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APRIL 10-19, 2026
Meet the Cast
ANNE ALEXANDER (3rd Class Passenger, Waitstaff)
Anne is thrilled to be making her PoiemArtistry debut as part of the ensemble. She loves dancing and is excited to share the stage with such a talented cast and crew!
STEPHEN ALEXANDER (Frederick Barrett)
Stephen is performing in his 4th PoiemArtistry production! His credits include Fiddler on the Roof, It’s a Wonderful Life (George Bailey), and Newsies (Jack Kelly). He attended University of the Nations, where he received a certifi cate in Audio Production. Stephen led music discipleship schools where he taught vocal performance, music theory and audio production. He enjoys vocal performance and won best vocal performance at Wakefi eld High School in 2007-2008. Stephen performed in Amahl’s and The Night Visitors at Meredith College in 2009. He is a full time Worship Pastor at Newpath Church in Raleigh.
LANDON BETTS (Jim Farrell)
Landon is so excited to be playing the role of “Jim Farrell”! Having the opportunity to learn more about Jim, his life, and his time aboard the Titanic has been an absolute privilege. Landon joined Poiema a little over five years ago. Some of the things Landon loves to do apart from theater would include spending time with his heavenly Father, going to the “theater” to see films, being active, reading, and always learning! He would like to thank the Lord for drawing him to Poiema. Landon has made lifelong friends and family that he is incredibly thankful for and he has learned so much through the arts. He is so excited to be a part of this cast and cannot wait for everyone to see this wonderful show.
EMMITT BIGHAM (Bellboy, 3rd Class Passenger)
Emmitt is excited to return to the Poiema stage, after being previously seen as “Jojo” in Newsies! He has been doing theater for 7 years and has done a multitude of different plays and musicals. God has really helped Emmitt grow in his faith with musicals like Godspell, and has shown him different ways of praise to him. Emmitt hopes you enjoy the show!
MADELYN BIGHAM (Kate Murphey)
Madelyn is performing in her third show with Poeima Arts, and she is so excited to share this show with you! Past Poiema credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Tzeitel/Grandma Tzeitel) and Newsies (Ensemble). Other past credits include Bye Bye Birdie (Temple Theatre Company), Treasure Island (Apex Peak Players), Seussical the Musical (Temple Theatre Company), Oh, Kay (White Iris Light Opera), and Seussical the Musical (Apex Peak Players). Maddie is also a Temple Teen Ensemble Alum. She would like to thank her directors, Mr. Green and Chelsae, for this wonderful opportunity, as well as her family for their support. Maddie is a Junior at East Carolina University. After graduation, she plans to get her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and become a Pediatric Neuropsychologist.
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