Canvas

Canvas - April 08 - April 10, 2022

Missouri State University

Who's Who

Conci Nelson

Writer | Director | Co-Producer

Conci is a multimedia, interdisciplinary content creator, actor, award-winning writerand director, and proud stepmother. She is currently in the twilight of her MFA in Dramatic Writing at Missouri State University, having received her BS in Theatre and the English Major in Creative Writing Poetry in 2004 from Northwestern University. Her credits include The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, Co-Op, Maybe Someday, Park City, Romeo & Juliet, and Jungalbook, among others. She would like to thank her parents, Kay and Vern, for providing the foundation which has allowed her to build a beautiful life with Brandon, and the kids, Kaylee, Jaxon, and Scarlett.
Tessa DeJeet

as Ani Carmichael

Tessa DeJeet is ecstatic to be making her Missouri State debut in Canvas! Pittsburgh, PA. Notable credits include Juliet (Romeo and Juliet) and Constance Bonacieux (The Three Musketeers). She will be seen in the upcoming Directing II One Acts as Gorph (Babel in Arms). She is a recipient of the Judith Enyeart Reynolds Scholarship. Special thanks to the wonderful cast and production team.
"Simon" Adebayo Oyeniyi

as Dill Davis

Adebayo Oyeniyi is honored to be among the cast of Canvas. Originally from Oyo, Nigeria, Adebayo is pursuing a BS in Physics and this will be his second show while attending MSU. He previously starred in the role of Bryant in Kristin Greenidge's Baltimore. He intends to follow his dreams and will be pursuing more opportunities in film and acting alongside his degree path. Adebayo would like to extend special thanks to the amazing cast, crew and family of Canvas.
Trinity Crosby

as Dr. Andrea Patricia Dralit

Trinity Crosby is a theater BA major in their sophomore year at MSU. They love acting, painting, and anything movie related. They also enjoy being creative, taking care of pets, and hanging out with any of their eight siblings. Ultimately, they hope to act in film, and intends to finish college with a flourish.