Kanesha Frederick is a Jacksonville native who discovered a love for the stage at an early age. She began singing at the age of 6 years old and her love of music and the arts blossomed. She has been acting for 13 years and has been cast in numerous plays under the direction of some of Jacksonville’s greatest directors including Jereme Raikett with Megamind Productions, Toni Diamond-Bingham with Dynamic Duo Productions, and Cedarian Crawford with Cedarian Crawford Presents. Kanesha is a passionate Pastry Chef and owner of Tickled Pink Sweets, a local bakery, “Tickling Your Tastebuds One Treat At A Time.”
“My love for theatre and my community are a part of what makes me who I am. I am excited to be a part of the Players By The Sea family and I can’t wait to see what life has in store for me. I am #ProudToBeAPlayer,” she says.
Alexandra Blackwell graduated from Florida State University this past May. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies and a minor in Music. Over her college career, she gained marketing, writing, editing and reporting experience from internships with WFSU Public Media, College Magazine, WJCT Public Broadcasting and Alcom Marketing and Advertising. Ever since the 8th grade, she’s been in love with the theatre. Her first role was Dina in School House Rock Jr. From there she went on to participate in theatre at Nease High School, Summer Musical Theatre Camp in St. Augustine, the Northeast Florida Conservatory and the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival.
She says, “I am beyond thrilled to accept a role that combines my skills with my passion. Players by the Sea became my happy place the second I stepped inside. And I am honored to start creating alongside such a talented team.”
You can find both Kanesha and Alexandra at the theatre five days a week with extended hours during show runs. They are always looking for volunteers to help them with anything from administrative work to set building. Visit the Players By The Sea website to learn how you can get involved.
About Players By The Sea— For over fifty years, Players by the Sea has brought quality creative and classic theatre to the Jacksonville community. With a team of only three full time workers, the theatre relies on volunteers to dedicate their time and talents to making each show a success. Through the years, Players has grown in its operations, incorporated educational programs, and increased its membership and volunteer base. But they have not lost site of the main ideal its founders lived by — “the passion of individuals for creating satisfying theatre experiences to share with audiences.”
LOCATION: Players By The Sea Theatre
106 6th Street North
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 249-0289
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