
Meet The Cast
Writers' Runaround 2026

Kenneth Pereira
Kenneth Pereira is a retired Army Intelligence veteran with 26 years of service and three wars. He is a college thespian and Fine Arts graduate, and is married to Jiyeon, with whom he has one adult son, Daniel. Kenneth has participated with the Richmond Hill Community Theater for eight years, was named a Company Member in 2023, and currently serves on the board. This particular performance marks his ninth production with the company.

Brianne Shuman
Born and raised in Richmond Hill, GA, Brianne “Breezy” Shuman is excited and honored to return for her second production with Richmond Hill Community Theatre, this time as both actor and co-director. In addition to her stage work, she currently serves on the RHCT Board of Directors. Offstage, she focuses on film acting and writing while continuing her career in EMS as a first responder. Her absolute favorite role of all time is being the proud mom of two little boys, Noah and Nash.

Alayna Teeple
Alayna has lived in Richmond Hill most of her life. She has 4 children ages 20, 16, 13, and 4. She owns a cleaning business with her sister. She performed in The Wizard of Oz and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas as a child, and most recently played Athena in The Olympians earlier this year. I’m excited to see how we put together Writers' Runaround!

Chancey Doyle
Chancey Doyle is excited to be performing in her third production with Richmond Hill Community Theatre. She has written, produced, and directed theatre and film projects. She enjoys working both onstage and behind the scenes, and now serves on RHCT's Board of Directors. Outside of theatre, she continues pursuing acting through background and stand-in work.

Jeff Harding
Jeff Harding is excited to be back on stage, proving that pretending to be someone else is still one of his favorite hobbies. Offstage, in addition to being an actor, he’s also a writer, filmmaker, storyteller and producer who enjoys finding the funny in life’s unexpected moments and the humanity behind every character. He’s grateful to be part of a cast, crew, and community that keeps live theater vibrant and alive.

Lisa Marie Tyler
A native of Savannah, Georgia, this is Lisa’s third production with RHCT. Lisa has a longstanding passion for film, television, and theatre. In addition to being an actor and production assistant, she is also a Registered Nurse. She volunteers with the Production Team at Compassion Christian Church and holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. Lisa is also a freelance videographer, and enjoys writing, the beach, and spending time with her two dogs.

Kelly McDavid
Kelly is excited to make her debut with the Richmond Hill Community Theater. A transplant from Charleston, she has performed all over South Carolina. Kelly holds a B.A in theater from Presbyterian College and attended The Stella Adler Acting Conservatory in NYC post graduation. Favorite credits include "Velma Kelly" in Chicago!, "Penny" in Hairspray, "Maggie" in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, "Stella" in a Street Car Named Desire, and most recently "Billie Dawn" in Born Yesterday. Thank you to my 3 little girls for allowing me to do something other than get you snacks.

Laura Ross
Laura is a transplant to Georgia from New England where she enjoyed performing in many plays. Some highlights were the roles of Laura in the Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams , Bunny Flingus in The House of Blue Leaves by John Guare, and the Dutchess in Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. This is Laura's first show with the Richmond Community Theatre and it has been lovely, down right awesome!

Christy Schultz
Christy is an introvert who decided to get out of her comfort zone by auditioning for a role with Richmond Hill Community Theater. Her debut role was Karen in Zombie Movie; it was a wonderful experience, which motivated her to audition for a role in Writers’ Runaround. Christy retired from the Air Force and now works from home as a Medical Coder. When she’s not working, she collects house plants, shoes and Mahjong tiles. She is married to Jason and they have a son, Evan.