NORTH Creative Team & Cast
Our creative team is the backbone of the show, and they each bring an individual mastery that contributes to the heart, and authenticity of this show.
Ashli St. Armant | Creator / Producer / Director
Ashli St. Armant is a jazz vocalist, composer, musician, author and playwright. She is known for her award-winning work in children's education and entertainment, including her band, Jazzy Ash and Leaping Lizards, and her Audible mystery series, Viva Durant, which includes New York Times bestselling story, Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons.
Don Cameron | Lawrence
Don Cameron is from Anderson, Indiana and fell in love with performing while singing in his church choir as a young boy. In 2022, Don moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream career, gaining the opportunity to study acting with renowned teachers like Johnathan Pope Evans (Los Angeles Southwest College) and Anthony Meindl. Don appeared in the short films A Sound To Remember and Colorful Minds, as well as I Need Help, his theatrical debut. This is Don’s first national tour and is thrilled to join the NORTH family!
Alyssa Holmes | Minnie
Alyssa Holmes is a proud graduate of Howard University where she received her B.F.A in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Dance. She has always loved performing arts. A natural born Chatty Cathy, the first time she was completely quiet was when her parents took her to see The Lion King at the Pantages Theatre. Alyssa is elated to be rejoining the cast of NORTH: The Musical. A special shout out to my family, thank you for your never ending support. Thank you for sitting through every performance, and countless musical marathons! Thank you Jesus for getting me here, and keeping your promises. Lastly, little Lys, we’re doing it!!!
Rayevin Johnson | Althea
Rayevin Johnson is a native Houstonian, and has her BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston State University. Her appearances include Stages Repertory Theater: You Are Cordially Invited to Sit-In (Charline) and Alley Theatre: Oskar’s Not So Simple Comeback (Mom/As Cast). She would love to thank God, her family, and friends who have supported and helped her on her journey.
Tyler Marshall | Wetherby
Tyler is so excited to embark on his first national tour with this beautiful story! As a native of Orange County, California, Tyler is a graduate of the Orange County High School of the Arts Musical Theater Conservatory, and the University of California, Irvine's Theater Department. Tyler's work spans in experience from Carnegie Hall to regional theater, and now the gorgeous NORTH: The Musical! Some fun facts: his favorite musical is Parade, he is related to Queen Elizabeth I, and he can sing the entire score to Wicked in German (such a musical theater nerd!).
Mell-Vonti | Tham
Mell-Vonti is ecstatic to be embarking on his first National Tour in NORTH. Mell-Vonti, a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University, is a Actor/Singer/Dancer/Model & Writer who’s in the process of releasing his debut album later this year. Stay tuned! He is grateful to God, Family & Friends for their love and support and would like to thank this wonderful cast & crew for this journey!
Reyna Papotto | Genevieve
Reyna Papotto is an aspiring model, singer and actor, who studied performing arts at Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia. Her professional credits include work behind the camera with companies like Netflix, and center stage with performances like BAM!, a celebration of Black artists in music. NORTH: The Musical is Reyna’s first national tour.
Danquai Draughon | Ensemble / Understudy
A performer with almost thirty years of experience, Danquai’s career spans credits alongside major orchestras, renowned institutions, and popular Hollywood productions. Some credits include Performing Guide at One World Trade Center Observatory, Tame Impala - Lost in Yesterday (2020), Seal Team (CBS - 2021) Woman II Woman 2 - (Armstrong Theater, Torrance 2023), Snowfall (FX - 2023), and The Sound (2024)
Juliet Parker | Understudy
Juliet is delighted to be returning to the NORTH: The Musical family as the female understudy and assistant stage manager! She is an aspiring actress, singer, photographer, and model. Some of her favorite roles include Carla (In the Heights), Richie (A Chorus Line), Esmerelda U/S (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Bree (Fancy Nancy), and a Lost Boy (Peter Pan). She would like to thank God, her parents, Chavyn, Josiah, and family for their love and support.
Sarah McCarthy | Producer
Isaiah Johnson | Creative Producer
Matthew Ryan Pest | Assistant Director
Juliet Parker | Assistant Stage Manager
Tim Swiss | Lighting Design
Christopher Murillo | Scenic Design
Jojo Siu | Costume Design
Chris Schlarb | Music Producer
Alex Sadnik | Music Arranger
Monik Jones | Choreography