Raquel Jennings
Raquel Jennings is an actress and singer originally from Philadelphia, PA and now living in Baltimore, MD. She earned her B.A. and M.A. in Music from Morgan State University. While at Morgan, Raquel sang as a soloist and in chorus in multiple countries. She has performed with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under Marin Alsop and as a soloist with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra under Julien Benichou. Raquel has been in operas such as Porgy and Bess at Morgan State University and Aida with the Annapolis Opera company as well as a host of other opera concerts. In addition, she has had the pleasure to perform in New York’s Carnegie Hall on several occasions with both MSU choir and The Carter Legacy Singers.
In 2014, Raquel made her musical theatre debut in Jesus Christ Superstar with ArtsCentric and fell in love! She went on to appear as Nettie in The Color Purple and has since done numerous shows with ArtsCentric. She has been blessed to work at other regional theatres including Baltimore Center Stage, Signature Theatre, Arena Stage, and upcoming at The Kennedy Center. Earlier this year, she originated the role of Jacqui Minton in the World Premiere of Grace the musical at Ford’s Theatre. You may have seen her recently in The Color Purple at Signature Theatre.
Some of her favorite musical theater credits are Ragtime (Sarah), Dreamgirls (Lorrell), and The Last 5 Years (Cathy) and Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon). Raquel will be returning to Ford’s Theatre in Spring 2023 in another new musical, Shout Sister Shout!
Jadion Jones
Jadion Jones is a recent visual and performing arts graduate from Daemen University. Her passion for teaching theatre comes from the lack of guidance she received as a theatre student. She is grateful to Encore for giving her a job in her field so quickly after graduating and hopes that she can be a great mentor to her students!
Quinn Sumerlin
Quinn is a rising freshman at Occidental college. She has been involved in many Encore shows such as Robin Hood, Ghostchasers, and The Tempest. She’s excited to be back as a counselor at Encore for another summer!
Annabel Mudge
Austin Sumerlin
Rhea Mallery
Camp Counselor
Rhea Mallery is a high school student with a passion for theatre and learning. Rhea has worked as an actor in multiple performances, starring as Clarence the Angel in “It’s a Wonderful Life” as well as Savage Chorus Leader in Washington Liberty’s production of “Medea”. She has also worked on sound editing, set construction, and musical theatre in her highschool career. This will be her first season working with Encore, and she is excited to be a part of such an inspiring community!
Olivia Tate
Nikki Amico
Sydney Payne
Camp Counselor
Katrina Nelson
Camp Counselor
Katrina Nelson is a rising senior at HB Woodlawn with many years of theatre under her belt. She loves being involved in all aspects of theatre, dabbling in acting, tech, directing, and playwriting.