About the Artist
Gray Casterline is a recent graduate of Mary Baldwin University's Shakespeare & Performance MLitt & MFA program.
He is a lifelong theatre & witchcraft practitioner. His MFA Thesis focused on chronicling the witchcraft-informed theatrical practice he performed in his MFA year.
Gray is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ Community, and was the recipient of the 2025 Antonio Award celebrating artists who create space for the LGBTQIA+ community within the arts.
When not on stage he spends his time reveling in gothic music, fashion, & subculture.
Bertram,- All's Well that Ends Well; Constellation Shakespeare Collective, Directed by Allie Babich
Melos- Woman in the Moon; Constellation Shakespeare Collective, Renaissance-style show
Ross, Witch 3- Macbeth; Constellation Shakespeare Collective, Directed by Megan Parlett & Brooke Crittenden
Bernard- Boeing Boeing; MBU Undergrad Theatre, Directed by J.P. Scheidler
Adam/Audrey- As You Like It; Directed by Becca Westbrook & Megan Parlett
Jack Wildbrain- The Nightwalker; Directed by Em Bassett
Education & Training
Mary Baldwin University's Shakespeare and Performance Program
Master of Letters received May 2025; MFA received May 2026
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Language of Performance: Ralph Allen Cohen
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Shakespeare Acting Fundamentals: Molly Seremet
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Clown: Kate Eastwood Norris
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Acting: Nancy Anderson, Matt Davies, Doreen Bechtol
Shakespeare Monologue Masterclass with Sir Trevor Nunn
Stella Adler Shakespeare Intensive Program
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Verse & Speech: Andrew Wade & Steve Jones
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Scene Study: Steve Jones
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Stage Combat: Steve White
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Movement: Felix Ivanoff & Steve Cook
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Voice: Christa Kimlicko Jones
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelors Degree in Theater Performance (acting concentration)
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Acting: Carol Mayo Jenkins, Jed Diamond, Terry Weber
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Voice/singing: Katy Wolfe, Brian Gligor
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Movement: Casey Sams
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Directing: Kate Buckley
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Alexander Technique: Jed Diamond
Rapier and Dagger Certified with recommendation May 2022
Blue belt in Satori-Ryu Iaido
