Black Nativity - December 15 - December 18, 2022

Actors Theatre of Little Rock

 Who's Who 

  • Dr. Valerie Arnold head shot

    Dr. Valerie Arnold

    as Ensemble

    Dr. Valerie Arnold (she/her) is excited to make her Actors Theatre debut! Her favorite past roles include Charlotte (Cinderella), Michelle (Sister Act), and Player/Ensemble (Pippin). Valerie is an optometrist in Central Arkansas, and has a 7 year old son named Kale. “Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!”

  • Treashana Shamear Baker head shot

    Treashana Shamear Baker

    as Ensemble

    Treashana Shamear Baker (she/her) is excited to make her Actors Theatre debut! An experienced actress/singer, she’s been seen all throughout Iowa bringing an exhilarating soul, gospel, and jazz sound to her listeners. Past credits include Celie (The Color Purple) and Mary Magdalene (Jesus Christ Superstar). Currently, Treashana is working on building her career in the theater world. She would like to thank God, as well as her parents Terry and Mildred Baker.

  • Maranda L. Barris head shot

    Maranda L. Barris

    as Ensemble

    Maranda L. Barris (she/her) is so blessed to be able to work with Actors Theatre of Little Rock yet again. Some of her favorite roles are Tessie Tura (GYPSY), Fannie (FLYIN’ WEST), and Janet (ROCKY HORROR). Maranda has been shining her light for over 10 years and suggests that many get shades because she’s not stopping any time soon! Maranda would like to give a special thanks to her theatre chosen family. Enjoy the show!

  • Valerie E. Benton head shot

    Valerie E. Benton

    as Ensemble

    Valerie E. Benton (she/her) is elated to make her debut with Actors Theater of Little Rock! Theater has always been a passion of hers, and through this production, she is now living a dream. This will be Valerie’s first real credit. Currently, she is the Theater and Yearbook educator at Jacksonville Middle School where she has the opportunity to instill creativity in her students.

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