The Creative Team
Christine Racheal \\ Creator & Director
Christine is a published author, screenwriter, actress, and director from Jacksonville, Florida, now based in Atlanta. With a Bachelor of Arts in English-Creative Writing and Business Management from Florida State University, Christine brings a wealth of creative and leadership experience to Erased. She is the founding owner of Airris Books, a boutique agency known for empowering literature, and co-owner of media company Opal Ally, where she has launched multiple films and a docu-series. Christine’s directorial experience includes impactful projects like She Got It, a play focused on HIV awareness in the Black community. With her unique storytelling background, Christine will lead Erased with a dedication to authenticity, cultural resonance, and empowerment.
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Larry Wilson \\ Composer & Music Director
Larry Wilson, an acclaimed musician, producer, and recording artist, leads
the musical direction of Erased. As the owner of Truth Music Productions and
Wilson Works Studios, Larry has produced over 100 albums, worked with
gospel legends like Kirk Franklin and Hezekiah Walker, and collaborated with
notable jazz artists including Wycliff Gordon and Jamison Ross. A two-time
Grammy contender and an instructor at renowned institutions, Larry also
founded Atlanta’s own 19-piece Black Gold Orchestra. His expertise in jazz
and gospel, along with his dedication to music education, will ensure Erased
resonates with historical and emotional authenticity.
Deondre Cumberbatch \\ Costume Designer
Deondre’ Cumberbatch (Costume Designer/Wardrobe Master/Tailor), is delighted to Costume Design for "Erased: The Musical," bringing the story of Black Wall Street to life. She is proud of her contribution as the Costume Designer to theatre productions The Raisin In The Sun and Papa Didn't Take No Mess: The James Brown Musical. Selected theatre credits include The Play That Goes Wrong, The Invited, Black Nativity, Dreamgirls, Tina: The Musical, The Nutcracker, Hanstown, Memphis and others.
Bermuda-born and raised, Deondre' studied Fashion Design and Garment Construction and also works in film, concerts (employed by BlackPink, Rose' and Janet Jackson), and TV as a tailor and stitcher, specializing in alterations and the restoration of garments from the 1800s to the present day. Her work can been seen in films and series such as Fight Night, Severance, SNL 1975, The Color Purple, The Devine Influencer, Megalopolis, A Complete Unknown: The Bob Dylan Biopic, Respect, Eleven, and Doomsday to name a few.