Chris McVay
20-30
Understudied as Rafi in the world premiere of In the Valley of the Shadow at Hollywood Fringe, ‘Best of Fringe’ winner. Film credits include Snapshots, The Juror, Let the Dogs Howl, L’aura, and COWBOYS, written... Read more
ACTORS
Ramajestic Walters
30-45
Ramajestic Walters is an actor hailing from New York City, known for their performances on both stage and screen. Born in Harlem and raised in Brooklyn, Ramajestic has a natural commitment to acting and it... Read more
Giovanni Sandoval
28-33
Giovanni, is a New York City-based actor with a dynamic background in film, theater, and physical storytelling. Their film credits include leading roles in French Picnic (Onerios Collective) and Unigirl (Tina Cantu), along with standout... Read more
Mark Cunningham
60-75
In 2023, Mark appeared in six plays in four 1-act play festivals: Grace Finds Kel, IHRAF Winterfest, The Tank, NYC; She's Got His Number, LUV 2023, The Players Theatre, NYC; Dress Blues and Resilient Patient... Read more
Finley Vigliotti
16-26
Finley Vigliotti is so excited to join the Reflection of a Shadow team as Matt’s understudy! This is their first understudying opportunity. Some of their other credits include Leto in I Pledge Allegiance and Frankie... Read more
Rise Powell
17-28
Rise Powell was born and raised in Riverside, CA with a personality only suited for The Big Apple. She ventured into NYC with $100 and a dream at 18 years old. Rise is a woman... Read more
Melissa Ford
25-35
Melissa is an actress and singer with over 20 years of experience and training. Her credits span theatre, musical theatre, TV/film, commercial, and voiceover. Melissa’s selected NYC theater credits include The Big Dream (Darlene/Lady Penelope),... Read more
Dillon McGuire
18-30
Dillon McGuire is an actor, writer and dinosaur enthusiast making his New York Theatre Festival debut. Though he has never appeared on Broadway, off Broadway or even a few blocks over from Broadway, he did... Read more
Michael Greenlake
55-75
Michael Greenlake has worked as an actor/voice artist, puppeteer, writer and cartoonist based in NYC. Credits include the series finale of The Opposition With Jordan Klepper, the music video Floss (lead, with Backpack Kid), and... Read more
Lady Bushra
25-45
Shortlisted for a BBC New Comedy Award, the internationally renowned, comedic character of ‘Lady Bushra’ is played by Amir Dean, amassing a social media following of over 500K across all platforms whereas his online content... Read more
Bill Barry
45-55
Bill is a NYC based actor who has appeared in numerous Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway shows in the Tri State area. Some of his favorite roles include John Proctor in The Heights Players... Read more
James J. Santora
52-60
I started acting first with community theater in Darien, CT, Stamford,CT and Westport, CT from 1994-2006. Professionally since 2007 to the present. I’ve been in numerous theater plays off broadway and off off broadway as... Read more
Allie Seebode
16-25
Allie Seebode as Amelia (The Lesbian) Allie Seebode is a rising Sophomore B.F.A Musical Theater Major at Nazareth College. Allie is a native of Delmar, NY. Some of Allie’s favorite credits include: ASSASSINS (Sara Jane... Read more
Jon-Mykul Bowen
18-28
Jon-Mykul Bowen (he/him) is a trained actor/singer/dancer based in New York. He has worked internationally in Musical Theater with Operation Triple Threat in Barbados. Notable roles include Grimsby (Disney's The Little Mermaid), the Escapologist &... Read more
ANGIE JOSIAH
35
Angie, a multi-talented performer, once again steps onto the stage as an actor. Read more
Sean Gordon
25 - 40
Originally from Texas, Sean Gordon is an actor currently based in New York City. Most recently, Sean was in a staged reading at The Tank for John Deserves to Die (Professor Daniel Holmes) and prior... Read more
Tess Perez
15-25
Tess Perez is a French actress based in the city, represented by the Lasher group. After being the closing singer for the Think Cinema Festival in Lausanne, Switzerland for two years, releasing her own music... Read more
Kevin Dempsey
22-35
Kevin is a seasoned theatre actor, renowned for his commanding stage presence and electrifying performances. With a gift for seamlessly immersing himself into diverse roles, he has captivated audiences in iconic productions, breathing life into... Read more
Ian Underhill
20-30
Ian Underhill (Charles) (He/His) is very excited to be making his NYC debut at the New York Theatre Festival. Ian is in his final year at the CAP21 Conservatory, and he is very grateful to... Read more
Michele Danna
25-35
Michele Danna is a theater, film, and commercial actress hailing from the faraway and exotic land of New Jersey. Favorite credits include Lady Macbeth in Drunk Shakespeare Off-Broadway, Proof (Claire), Twelfth Night (Olivia), Moonlight and... Read more
April Schwartz
20 - 33
April Schwartz (Erica Leichweisz) is honored to be reprising her role with the cast of Likewise here at the New York Theater Festival. Her recent credits include Wesleyan University productions: The Mayor in Wolfcrush, Starveling... Read more
Jane Seaman
55-75
Jane Seaman has performed on Broadway in The Secret Garden, Anything Goes, and Big River. Off-Broadway she appeared opposite John Rubinstein in the Sycamore Street Kite Flying Club reading, We’re Still Hot! and won critical... Read more
Jessica Jordan
25-30
Jessica Kate Jordan (she/her) is a NYC based actor, singer, and avid coffee-drinker. Jessica studied Theatre Arts at Virginia Tech, where some of her favorite performance credits include [title of show] (Susan), As You Like... Read more
Reece dos Santos
25-45
Reece dos Santos is a New York City based multi-hyphenate artist with a passion for bringing conversation-starting new works to audiences. Select Theater Credits: Bertolt Brecht, Soirée at Walter Benjamin's (Winterfest, 2023); A Welcome Guest... Read more
Lizette Padua
23
Lizette Padua is a rising talent in the theatre scene, currently pursuing her passion as a Junior Theatre and Performance Major from the dynamic borough of the Bronx. With her involvement in the performing arts... Read more
Nate Raven
35-40
Nate Raven (he/him) is an award winning writer of both stage and screen: 2019 Best Immersive Experience for Off-Broadway's 'The Cooping Theory: 1969', Best Screenplay for 'Azalea' at the LGTBQ Toronto FIlm Festival, and three... Read more
Nora Hurley
18-30
Nora Hurley (they/them) is an Oakland raised and Brooklyn based actor, director, and singer (a multi-hyphenate if you will…) With a BFA in Musical Theater and Directing from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Nora's work... Read more
Eva Rice Howard
17-26
Eva Rice Howard is a 20-year-old actor currently majoring in theater and performance at SUNY Purchase College. In addition to many school productions from ages 13-18, Eva has been involved in community and youth theater... Read more
Catie Chan
22-30
Catie Chan's theater career has brought her from classrooms where she studied Shakespeare and Meisner, to the experimental theater scene in Texas, clown school in northern California, then to Noh theaters and Butoh dance studios... Read more
Chandler Stephenson
18-30
Chandler Stephenson is a director and actor from Athens, Georgia, who attended undergrad at Georgia College. After receiving his BA in Theatre, Chandler was one of four students offered a spot at the prestigious Actors... Read more
Rachel Patrice
15-35
RACHEL PATRICE (Jada) is an actor, screenwriter and director. They are thrilled to make their New York Theater Festival Debut in this spicy production. Rachel, like Jada, has also worked in comedy clubs and restaurants... Read more
Dayron Leon
18-28
Dayron Leon is a Cuban born actor who graduated from Florida International University with his BFA in 2021. After his recent move, he is beyond thankful to Infinite Monkey Theatre Co. for giving him his... Read more
Alexandra Zografos
18-30
Alexandra Zografos (She/Her) is very excited to be a part of GATBGW. Her recent credits include the national tour of Cocomelon Live!, Willy Wonka at the Argyle Theatre and Limelight Theatre Company’s new works play... Read more
Clay Baker-Lerner
18-29
Clay Baker-Lerner (they/them) is a theater-maker from Boston, MA currently pursuing their BFA in Dramatic Arts at The New School. They are super excited to be making their debut as an Assistant Stage Manager and... Read more
Will Fulton Jr
45-50
Will Fulton has always been drawn to the stage. As a teen, he fell in love with Hip-Hop music and started a rap group. Entertaining is his passion, so he pursued a lifelong dream of... Read more
Declan Fooks
18-30
I am an actor originally from Portland, Oregon, but I am happy to say I’m currently based in NYC! In my free time I love choreographing fights with my friends, writing short plays, and trying... Read more
Buff Thiesmeyer
18-29
Buff Thiesmeyer is an Actor and Playwright from Grover Beach, CA. He is an alumni of Boston University and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He is a passionate creative based in New York City.... Read more
Joe Ventricelli
25-35
Stage credits include: Joseph… (Ntl tour), Love’s Labour’s Lost (Shake&Bake), Sleep No More (McKittrick), as well as performing at Arizona Broadway Theater, Barrington Stage, and Mac-Haydn Theatre. He can also be seen in Marvelous Mrs.... Read more
Ariel J. Ortiz
19 - 28
Ariel Ortiz is absolutely ecstatic to have joined this wonderful team of incredibly hardworking and talented actors in this production of City Rats. He wants to thank everyone for supporting not only the show but... Read more
Emanuel Rodriguez
35-50
Emanuel Rodriguez was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., being so close to a plethora of amazing performance venues has only fueled his lifelong passion for performing arts. He’s coming off a year long stint... Read more
Antonyio Artis
20-35
Antonyio Artis received his BFA in Acting from Brooklyn College. Since graduating, he has trained with Atlantic Theater Company, as well as many roles professionally both in NYC and across the country. His credits include... Read more
Hannah Herbert-hunt
20-30
Hannah Herbert-Hunt is a New York based actor, singer, and writer. Her most recent acting credits include Princess and The Pauper (Julian), I Lost the Cast (Tobin), Xanadu (Kira). She is currently developing a science... Read more
Philip Kushner
35-45
Philip is an Actor/Writer/Director in New York. He was featured in the Movie Kinsey as the Bellhop. As a part of the HB Studio Theatre Ensemble he performed in the plays, The Long Goodbye, Unity,... Read more
Nicky Quirindongo
15-25
Nicky Quirindongo is a Puerto Rican-Italian actor born and raised in Morningside Heights, NYC! He is currently a second year acting major at The New School’s School of Drama at the College of Performing Arts.... Read more
Asim Ali Naqvi
25-45
Asim (they/them) is a multidisciplinary artist who thinks a lot about tarot cards, chandeliers, and cats. Their work has appeared in the Future Classics Festival (TITAN THEATER COMPANY, Queens Theater), YKR4 (YKRNYC, Dixon Place), Bad... Read more
Derek Chariton
27-37
Born in Palm Springs, CA. UCLA undergrad for theater. Accepted into LAMDA's master program for classical acting but, thankfully, declined because the pandemic would have been his graduation gift. Derek has traveled the country and... Read more
Libby Lindsey
16-23
Born and raised in Alabama as a middle child, Libby Lindsey learned to be a keen listener sitting around the dinner table every Sunday with her parents, siblings, grandparents, and cousins. Before Libby fell in... Read more
Christopher Martel
25-45
Theodor Adorno in Soirée at Walter Benjamin's (Winterfest, 2023). Chris most recently appeared on stage in a Brooklyn basement, playing Banquo in Double Feature Plays' inaugural production of Macbeth. Additional credits include Hedda Gabler (Judge... Read more
Julia VanTrees Cowitt
20-30
Julia VanTrees Cowitt is excited to be reprising her role as God! A writer, actor, puppeteer, and theatre educator, Julia earned her BA in Anthropology at SUNY Purchase and her MFA in Theatre at Sarah... Read more
Zitlali Marcial
17-24
Zitlali Marcial is a New York based Actor. She recently graduated from Montclair State University where she received her BFA in Acting. She is really excited to be making her New York City Directorial debut.... Read more
Claudio Carvalhaes
54
Cláudio Carvalhaes, performer, earth thinker, theologian, and artist, a native Brazilian from São Paulo. He has three kids and a dog. Read more
Max Bodak
18-26
Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, Max Bodak graduated as acting student at the University of Southern California. With roots in Shakespeare and musical theater, Max has starred in productions of As You Like It, Twilight:... Read more
Molly Gazay
30-40
Molly Gazay is an award winning actor and filmmaker based in New York hailing from San Francisco, Ca working in Dark Comedy and Sci-fi genre’s. Molly is a small business owner and runs her own... Read more
Candace Boahene
20-30s
Candace Boahene is a Ghanaian-American artist from from Brooklyn, NY. She received her BA in Journalism from Michigan State University and an MFA in Theatre from Columbia University. She has been in theater productions such... Read more
Luca Fotnaine
23-37
Luca Fontaine was born in Paris. He has Italian-French origins and grew up between France, Italy and England. He is a recent graduate of Juilliard (MFA Acting – group 51). Recipient of the John Houseman... Read more
Kathleen (Kat) Reeve
22-30
Kat is a Brooklyn based actor and singer who thrives in interdisciplinary performance, and a foot in both the musical and theatre worlds, she actively seeks out unique genre work and infuses her own love... Read more
Shailen Patel Braun
18-25
Shailen Patel Braun (he/him) is a NYC based singer, actor, musician and music director. He is in his senior year of artistic training at NYU Tisch’s New Studio on Broadway and his music training in... Read more
J Amir
25-40
I am a model and actor by profession, however, I'm also musical and have a naturally funny demeanor. I believe Modeling and Acting go hand in hand. I believe that acting is an essential part... Read more
Florence Regina
40s – 60s
Florence Regina is an award-winning actress/producer/speaker. From NYC to LA she’s performed as an actress on stage, film, and TV. Versatility is her middle name, with lots of experience in improv, comedy, and drama. Acting... Read more
Max Currie
16-35
Regional: Rolf in The Sound of Music (Reagle Music Theatre), Phantom in The Rocky Horror Show (Moonbox Productions), Linus in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Berkshire Theatre Group), Featured Soloist in Tarzan (Berkshire Theatre... Read more
Maia Van de Mark
17-30
Maia is a NYU Tisch Stella Adler and Stonestreet studios trained actor originally from New Zealand. She's also trained in improv at Groundlings and the People's Theatre. Maia can be seen in Stonestreet Studios films... Read more
Michael Giorgio
40-50
Select NY Theater: Honor – (Matt-cover) – ART/NY Sign in the Six O’Clock Sky – (The Strong Man) Theater for the New City (written and produced by Oscar nominee Arnold Schulman) Polikushka – (Polikushka) -... Read more
Jeremy Rishe
30's
Jeremy Rishe has been acting and writing professionally for over twenty years, including: the feature films JEWTAH and THE WEEKEND - streaming VOD; the short film HURRICANE, BROOKLYN, and directing the awarded winning NORMA. Jeremy... Read more
Paige Noelle
20-30
Paige Noelle is a theatre trained actress that trained at Stella Adler Studio of Acting, comedy improv at UCB, and The Working Actors Studio founded by Geoffrey Blake. Her first indie short film, Wide Eyed... Read more
Amr Kotb
25- 40
Amr Kotb is a New York-based, Egyptian-American actor. Active in film, theater, tv, voiceover, and commercials, he is drawn to dry/dark comedy and social commentary. He is known for At Least, The Dotted Line, I... Read more
Emma Taylor Miller
25-35
Actor, clown, and theatre maker. Credits include: Cecily Pigeon in THE ODD COUPLE at Cape Fear Regional Theatre; Actor 1 in THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (Abr.) at Lyndhurst Mansion, Vera Claythorne in AND... Read more
Sophia Furshpan
12-15
SOPHIA FURSHPAN has lived most of her life in rural Northern California, where she spent almost all of her time participating in local theater. Since recently relocating to New York City with her family, she... Read more
Samuel B Dolman
18 - 27
**Samuel B. Dolman** is a talented actor from Hampshire, England, who has journeyed through Swindon and Greece before settling in New York City to pursue his acting career. A recent graduate of the American Academy... Read more
Israel Soto Jr.
18-27
Israel is excited and honored for his New York debut. Although he is pursuing a degree in Music Education at Montclair State University, Israel has always had a passion for acting. Previously he has played... Read more
Alice Bahlke
35-50
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Nick Snipes
15-21
Nick Snipes is a 20 year-old actor-artist based in New York City. Having been raised in many cultural backgrounds, from Kenya to France, he brings a unique set of skills to every project he plays... Read more
Rosa Feria
20's
Rosa Feria, a graduate of Urban Assembly High School for the Performing Arts, began her acting journey in 2014 as a theatre major. She then joined Epic Theatre Ensemble where she participated in a variety... Read more
Norrlyn-Michael Allen
20-30s
Norrlyn-Michael Allen is an American actor, poet, writer. He graduated from Michigan State University with dual-degrees in Human Development and Family Studies along with and The Residential College of Arts and Humanities. As a native... Read more
Solstice Lauren
17 - 23
SOLSTICE LAUREN (they/them), is a playwright, director, and actor from Gloucester, MA. They have a passion for storytelling in all forms, especially the all-encompassing world of theatre. Acting credits: Bemused (Erato, Powerhouse Experimental Theater), First... Read more
Isabella Vigil
22-32
Isabella was born and raised in Lima, Peru. She started her acting training at the age of fifteen and had a Meisner and Stanislavsky based education. She relocated to NYC in 2021 after being admitted... Read more
Rafael Lyrio
15-29
Rafael Lyrio is an actor, director, and playwright born/raised/based in New York City. Rafael has been acting for 13 years and graduated in 2024 from Adelphi University with a BFA in Acting. Some of their... Read more
Tiffany Adams
28-33
Tiffany Adams is an actor, writer, producer, most recently seen as the title character of the film Ursula (2023) and as Evelyn in the Off-Broadway production of The White Blacks. Beginning her first screenplay at... Read more
Jasper Warhus
18-30
Jasper is originally from Portland, Oregon where he worked in the production of DNA, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Good Kids, Matilda, and Mary Poppins. After moving to NYC, Last Night At The Odyssey... Read more
Sophie Morrison
15-25
Sophie Morrison is so excited to be appearing in An Investment In Your Future! She recently graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, after moving to New York from Atlanta GA in 2020. She... Read more
Esther Kohl
18-30
Esther Kohl is a Brooklyn-based director, actor, and musician with a Drama BFA from NYU. Read more
Mariana Parma
40-50
Mariana Parma is a multi-hyphenated artist, based in New York City. As a Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer, her experience in the realm of Argentine Tango and Salsa is vast. She has spun in her stilettos seamlessly... Read more
Jasmine K Bernard
23-33
As an Air Force brat, Jasmine grew up in a few different places from Germany, to Japan, to New Mexico. Traveling at a young age allowed her to hone her skills for quickly connecting with... Read more
Annie Conolly
18-28
Annie Conolly is a cat loving, non-binary lesbian actor/writer based in Brooklyn. Recent credits: Off-Broadway: Turning Krasniqi. Regional: Good to You, and Sunset Plays (NYC). Film: Sam's World, Bernard, and CyberPain. TV: Copy That!, Wonderama!.... Read more
Anna Pappas
20-30
Anna Katherine Pappas is a Brooklyn-based actor and Assistant Production Supervisor with a BFA in Theatre Performance from Auburn University. She has worked on various productions both on camera and on stage. Recent stage performance... Read more
Mae Barbour
35-40
Mae studied acting at The American Academy Of Dramatic Arts. She has worked in film and television and has appeared in several Off-Broadway productions including the award winning “Super Fishbowl Sunday” where she created the... Read more
Vikens Dean Anderson
22-32
Vikens believes that the most empowering thing any of us can have as a human being is the freedom to be. His awareness was always outside of his own perspective, and he wanted to always... Read more
Annie McCarthy
16-26
Annie McCarthy is an actress born and raised in New York. She recently graduated from The William Esper Studio two year conservatory program where she learned the Meisner Technique under John Frey and Bruce McCarty. Read more
Stephanie Londono
22-33
Stephanie Londono is a Native New Yorker and multifaceted performer, actor, singer, dancer model and mom. Her career started with training in Rosies Broadway Kids, the world famous Broadway Dance Center and later graduating from... Read more
Dayle Vander Sande
45-60
Dayle Vander Sande (Detective Dulmirth in Grave Reviews) is tickled to play the broad comedy of this hilarious character, and recently played some "broads" among the 9 characters comprising the D’Ysquith Family in A Gentleman’s... Read more
Maxine Stillwagon
17-25
Maxine Stillwagon (Ava) is a 2023 graduate from the BFA Acting Program at Montclair State University. Her most recent theater credits include Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Death), Dance Nation by Clare Barron (Maeve), and The... Read more
Natalie Estelle Marsan
20-28
Natalie Estelle Marsan (Ally) is an actor, singer, and writer based in Brooklyn, New York. This is her New York Theater Festival debut! Originally from Milwaukee, she is currently pursuing her MFA in Acting at... Read more
Santiago Molina
14-25
Santiago Molina is a Colombian multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. He was born and grew up in Pereira, Colombia, where he finished High School, and moved to New York City in 2023 to... Read more
Leah M Bickley
23-26
Leah M. Bickley: (Playwright, Producer, Social Media) (she/her) is an NYC-grown and based playwright, director, and actor. Leah is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. Leah’s plays include i’M fInE, #HellIsOtherPeople, Serious as a... Read more
Lianna Klinger
21-35
Originally from Kansas just like Dorothy. And yes, there is no place like home, but she is happy to call NYC her home for the past 9 years! She’s been singing since she could open... Read more
Jeanne Lauren Smith
N/A
Jeanne has worked as an actor & performer throughout NYC at venues including New York Theatre Workshop and La MaMa ETC, with an emphasis on original work and new plays. Additionally, she is a meditation... Read more
Marion Fontaine
17-27
Marion Fontaine is a French director, actress and singer, who's been directing short films and cabarets for the past year including "It Just Feels Good" and "C'est un Caprice" available on YouTube. Read more
Ava Resco
15-28
Ava Resco is a New York based theatre maker and artist. She is in her fourth year of undergraduate at Pace University, acquiring her BA in the International Performance Ensemble Acting program. She's been previously... Read more
Anna Marie Tobin
14-28
AMT is a Directing and Film student at Pace University, specializing in devised theatre. At Pace, they Assistant Directed under Scout Davis for the Mainstage production of Small Mouth Sounds, directed The Juniors for the Directors'... Read more
Sage Spielman
23
Sage Spielman is a New York City-born and raised SAG-AFTRA actress. She recently starred in three feature films alongside A-list actors. Films she's been in have made it to and won awards in festivals worldwide,... Read more
Kristina Libby
40-50
Amy Lee Pearsall (GLENN) has appeared in original stage productions of Mac Rogers’ THE HONEYCOMB TRILOGY (BLAST RADIUS) (Gideon Productions), Johnna Adams’ LICKSPITTLES, BUTTONHOLERS, AND DAMNED PERNICIOUS GO-BETWEENS (Boomerang Theatre Co.), Ross Howard’s PICTURE OURSELVES... Read more
William Dobbins IV
45 - 55 years old
William has acted at The Utah Shakespearean Festival, two seasons with The Orlando Shakespeare Festival, and in a Shakespearean fundraiser performance at GableStage in Florida. Regionally, he received strong reviews in such diverse leading roles... Read more
Jared Preston
15-25
Jared is so stoked to be making his NYC debut!! He is currently a senior at Montclair State University in the BFA Acting program. Previous work includes Orlando in As You Like It, Somebody in... Read more
Nate Flynn
16-25
Nate Flynn is a young creative with experience on both the stage and screen as well as behind the camera. He loves performing just as much as writing and creating his own works. Mr. Flynn... Read more
Isaac Dean
29-39
Isaac Dean is Artistic Director and founder of I.R.D Productions Non-Profit Theater Organization. He is a professional New York City based actor, writer, director, and producer, and the writer, director, and producer of Blinded by... Read more
J.B. Alexander
42-52
JB is an actor and playwright based in New York City. His one-man show The Metamorphosis (about a struggling writer who is transformed into Franz Kafka) was nominated for the Prague Fringe Festival's Inspiration Award,... Read more
Allie Lewis
18-35
Allie Lewis is a singer-songwriter, composer, playwright, music director, director, conductor, vocalist, pianist, and actor from Trumbull, Connecticut. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Musical Theatre Writing at NYU as a composer in the... Read more
Jennifer Downey
35-45
Jennifer grew up with a passion for theatre, and is excited to join her twins, Clara and Judy, on stage in “A Musement Park” for the New York Theatre festival. Jennifer’s is the director of... Read more
K Stanger
25-35
K Stanger is a New York based playwright, performer, and creator. She strives to build art through care, community and laughter. K as a playwright expands the comedic into the vulnerable with stories focusing on... Read more
William Brenner
65+
William Brenner (Herman) most recently appeared as Mr. Hardcastle in The Snarks’ production of She Stoops to Conquer. Other Off-Broadway: Incident at Vichy (Jewish Rep); David Edgar’s Mary Barnes (New York premiere); Visions of Kerouac;... Read more
Jordan Elman
15-35
Jordan Elman is excited to make his first ever bug debut! Jordan is an actor, voice over artist, improviser, musician and comedian based in NYC. Most recently he performed at The Chain Theatre as Zep... Read more
Erwin J. Guerrero
16-25
Erwin is very excited to have the opportunity to perform this beautiful piece in front of an audience for the first time. They have recently performed in CDC Theatre’s rendition of La Valentía. As well... Read more
MJ Hughes
18-35
MJ is a Kentucky-born singer, pianist, and theater performer. After completing a Bachelor of Music in Piano and Vocal Music Education at Western Kentucky University, MJ worked as a resident music director and private studio... Read more
Bob Greenberg
55-65
Toured as “Morty” in Old Jews Telling Jokes at George Street Playhouse, Bucks County Playhouse, Trinity-Rep., Penn’s Landing Playhouse, etc. Films: Tango Shalom, The Tailor (Short), Glow Ropes, Heartbreak Hospital, Big Money Hu$tla$ and Maid... Read more
James Harvey
30-40
JAMES HARVEY (book, music, lyrics, Franz Kafka, Agent Fitzgerald, Magistrate, Lorenzo Moron, Bureaucrat #3) performed his one-man show, The Bald-Faced Truth, throughout the US and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His original musical, The Crack... Read more
Jeffrey Polanco
20-35
Jeffrey Polanco is from Newark, NJ. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. He is currently training at ATC Studios in Clifton, NJ. Read more
Angel Rodela
17-25
Angel Rodela (they/them) is a Texas Native and a recent graduate of the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Some previous shows include: Drunk Musicals (Off Broadway), Head Over Heels (Mopsa), 35MM (Woman 1), Vanities... Read more
Branwyn Ritchie
18-27
Branwyn is a Brooklyn-based actress, originally from New Hampshire. She has a passion for all things theatre and film, especially when horror or physical comedy (or both) are involved. Recently, Branwyn appeared in The Rocky... Read more
Alonda Jones
25-35
Alonda is an actress from Staten Island, NY. Starting her career as a child, Alonda was trained in her schools’ theatre program and independent improv training. She was featured in Columbia student films and is... Read more
Isabelle Awald
10-20
Isabelle Awald attends Nazareth College studying towards a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in dance. She has been performing since a young age and has played roles such as Little Red in Into... Read more
Roman Matcz
18-28
Roman Matcz is a committed Actor, Writer, Singer, and Musician who has tirelessly pursued the trade. Roman’s recent noted credits include the Summer 2022 productions of “Putting it Together” (Man 2) and “The Addams Family”... Read more
Azariah Coppin
23-33
Azariah Coppin (azicoppin.com) is a playwright whose most recent short play Setting: Teachers’ Lounge debuted as part of Spring/Summer Festival 2019. His most recent chapbook is called On Kinesthetic & Auditory Feelings. Read more
Anette Michelle Sanders
45-65
Anette is delighted to be back on an actual non-Zoom stage! Broadway/National Tours: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (Cast recording), “Mamma Mia!”. Regional: Mark Taper Forum, Old Globe, Kennedy Center and many others in shows... Read more
Melisa Breiner-Sanders
30-40
An actor and producer based in Brooklyn, NY. As an actor, Mélisa most recently appeared in Law & Order: Organized Crime and has starred in over two dozen projects including feature films, short films, webseries,... Read more
Malcolm Boyd
45-65
Malcolm Boyd SAG After publishing my first novel I move to NYC from San Francisco CA five years ago. Since coming to the city I have written and published five books. Wrote and produced two... Read more
Alexa Rose Passante
18-30
Alexa Rose Passante (she/hers) Alexa is a ‘native New Yorker’, born and raised in Staten Island. Alexa is an actor, singer, dancer, entertainer, and teacher. She is currently earning her MFA degree in Acting at... Read more
James Nash
18-35
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago where I was a three sport athlete before I quit basketball to audition for the musical theater show (high school musical anyone?). After that show I knew... Read more
Nikki Reed
36-54
Nikki Reed is a Texas born artist who is now based in New York. Her credits include Director, Producer, and Stage Manager for many shows throughout NYC. She always has projects in development. Read more
Stephanie Adumatioge
16-28
Stephanie Adumatioge, is a Nigerian-American actress, singer/songwriter, guitar player and model based in NY. Stephanie is a graduate of AMDA, where she worked on her craft from dialects, on-camera work to musical theatre/straight plays, and... Read more
Jeffrey Roth
20s-30s
Jeffrey Roth is a Meisner/Stanislavsky trained actor with a background in Shakespeare and Clowning. He particularly enjoys character work and is also a singer/musician and a bartender. Theater: The Pillowman (Katurian/BBPAC), The 39 Steps (Clown... Read more
Melodie Wolford
45-60
MELODIE WOLFORD is excited to be a part of the NY Theatre Festival. She has toured with 42nd STREET and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and has been seen Off-Broadway in THE BAKER'S WIFE, SUMMER AND... Read more
Kevin Lee-Y Green
20's-40's
"KEVIN LEE-Y GREEN is a director, choreographer, and community arts educator. Green is a native of Bolivia, North Carolina (population 143) and a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts where... Read more
Angelique Derrick
30-40
ANGELIQUE DERRICK - Angelique Jene’ first hails from Monmouth county NJ. She began her acting debut at the young age of 10 as the Little Drummer Boy in Dunbar Productions “Black Nativity”. As a newbie... Read more
Juan Lopez
18-28
Juan is a 21 year old actor and senior at NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Born in Orlando, FL, he’s worked for numerous short films, series/pilots and theatre productions throughout the city. He’s appeared... Read more
Taylor Morin
20-30
Taylor Morin (they/he) is a recent graduate from the Stella Adler Evening Conservatory in NYC. They have a BA in Theatre Arts from Hartwick College, where they also spent a year as a production intern.... Read more
Lauryn Savela
16-30
Lauryn grew up in Vancouver, Canada and moved to New York in 2021 to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) in their 2 year conservatory program. Growing up, she played every... Read more
Ronan Kelly
16-23
Ronan Kelly is an actor and content creator based in New York City. Originally from California, he moved east to pursue his BFA in Acting at New York University, from which he will graduate in... Read more
Kristen Nodell
20-30
PA raised. Lead singer for Women's National Hockey League. Read more
King Downing
40-55
King Downing is a Lawyer, Filmmaker, Journalist, Musician, and Radio Host. Read more
Jacquelynn Arias
18-25
Jacquelynn Arias (she/they) is so excited to be participating in the New York Theatre Festival for the first time! While she has had a love for performing since she was very little, she is currently... Read more
Ashley M. Cowles
18-30
Ashley M. Cowles is an actor, director, and playwright pursuing a degree in Acting at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. Her directorial credits include “Company of Man” (New York Theater Festival)... Read more
Saima HuQ
45 and older
Saima Huq, MPH is the founder and executive producer of Always Love Lucy Theatre and King Lahiri Productions, LLC. Favorite roles: Linda Loman in Death of a Salesman, Bertha in Hello From Bertha, Clare Devoto... Read more
Caroline Colvin
15-30
Caroline Colvin is an NYC-based actor with robust experience in straight, musical, and operatic theatre. She most recently toured the country as Madeline in Have You Filled a Bucket Today? The Musical! with Virginia Repertory... Read more
Ashira Fischer-Wachspress
20- 35
Ashira Fischer-Wachspress (she/they) is a New York-based actor and theatremaker who is thrilled to be working on this production. She holds a certificate in Classical Acting from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art... Read more
Travis Bergmann
20-35
Travis Bergmann was featured in several NY Theatre Festival productions in 2025, including The Isolate, Revised Edition, and Nero. Before this, he most recently appeared on stage in Resurrection at The American Theatre of Actors... Read more
Jordan Allen Bell
35-45
Jordan Allen Bell is a passionate New York City Theater, Film, and Television actor. He’s a dedicated father to two lovely young children Abe and Emma as well as husband to his beautiful and supportive... Read more
Larry Reina
49 - 69
Larry last appeared this summer as Buckingham in an immersive version of Richard III, produced by the Red Monkey Theater in the Bronx and in the short play, Sex In The Park, produced as part... Read more
Michelle Kariuki
20-35
Michelle Kariuki (she/her) is a Brooklyn based artist with Jersey roots. She graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama and a minor in Social and Public Policy. Since then,... Read more
Ivone Maduro
23
works as a Independent Living Specialist at BRC assisting clients with finding housing and keeping up with appointments. Introduced to the arts in high school and through the theater company, Epic Theatre Ensemble, Maduro began... Read more
Jillian Soares
25-30
Jillian is an NYC-based actor, vocalist, and curious nerd, with a passion for new works and salient stories. She's toured the US, and traveled the globe as a vocalist on the high seas. Over the... Read more
Maya Sta. Ana
15-25
Maya Sta. Ana has studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA). Maya is a two-time National YoungArts winner in Theater and Carnegie Hall Voices of Hope performer–sharing the stage with artists... Read more
Eric Grant
20-40
Eric Grant (‘Val’) is delighted to be performing onstage in New York City once more after spending many years practicing law in California and Florida. Based in New York City, he studies acting at The... Read more
Jack Clark
17-27
Hi there! Here I am in 1500 characters of information that I cannot already give you, that you can see in other places. Obviously I’m not going to tell you my name because that would... Read more
Ben Horsburgh
16-27
Ben Horsburgh (he/him) is thrilled to be making his New York debut here at the New York Theater Festival! He recently received his BFA in Musical Theater with an emphasis in dance from Boston Conservatory... Read more
Aidan Kushner
20-30
Aidan was born in Albany, NY starting his life at age zero. He currently lives in Brooklyn doing stand-up and sketch comedy. He has worked for the Manhattan Comedy School and comedian Sammy Obeid. He... Read more
Sarah Moran
16-28
Sarah Moran is an actress from Ireland, currently signed with Centre Stage Agency in Dublin. Recent theatre credits include Living Quarters (Irish Repertory Theatre), Big Top (Smock Alley Theatre), Sugar (DU Players Theatre), and Potatoland... Read more
Lucia Morel
14-19
Lucia Morel is a second year student at New York University pursuing a bachelor of fine arts in drama. Lucia most recently has taken part in the feature film Slaughter at camp swinelake as well... Read more
Elaine Whitbeck
17-28
Elaine (They/She), is a Guatemalan-born artist who is passionate about creating holistic characters and exploring movements to raise awareness for voices that can not be heard. They first began their theatre journey when they moved... Read more
Joe Baldwin
19-25
Joe Baldwin is an actor, comedian, and playwright who recently graduated from Vassar College with a BA in Drama. He is originally from Los Angeles and currently lives in Brooklyn. Recent credits include But Who... Read more
Ricardo Sebastian
30-45
Ricardo is an actor based in NYC who is thrilled about his upcoming role as Jake in the production of Love in a Violent Year. Originally from Spain, he moved to the United States in... Read more
Tess Nameth Beck
17-27
Tess Nameth Beck is an actress, singer and musical theater performer. She has a passion for performing arts and is really excited to share it with you! Read more
Cali G
17-21
Cali G also known as Pascale G, is a Junior attending Purchase College and is an all-around entertainer. Cali is an Actress, Playwright, Storyteller, Singer, and Arts Advocate. She’s been acting since she was young.... Read more
Jonah Howell
25-35
Jonah Howell has appeared in Cassidy Grady's "Fire Wars" (2022) and "A Thump, a Thud, and a Roar" (2023), Nymphia Wind's semifinal and final performances in the 2022-2023 "Mother" drag tournament, Roman D'Ambrosio's "Bacha Bazi"... Read more
Veda Baldota
14-27
Veda Baldota is a South Asian actor, born in india, who did her high schooling in UK, got her BFA at UC Berkeley and just graduated with a MFA in acting from Columbia University. Regional... Read more
Sommer Barstow
16-25
Sommer Barstow is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, where she trained in both theatre and film acting. Her theater roles cover a broad range of characters including... Read more
Jeremy Bright
33-39
Jeremy Bright (Barry "Barr" West) has recently played a widowed father, inexperienced lawyer, a school teacher, an Appalachian soldier, and Watergate's John Dean on stage, film, and TV. He just finished working on a film... Read more
Julie Bausivoir
18-25
Born in France, Julie moved to NYC to attend the American Dramatic Arts where she graduated in 2022. She previously worked in France on different short films. She also worked on projects in the city,... Read more
Sarah Friedman
16-26
Sarah Friedman is ecstatic to be participating in her first New York Theatre Festival. She has recently performed with Hunterdon Hills Playhouse (Sherlock Holmes Returns!) and Bergen County Players (Follies; and A Grand Night for... Read more
Joey D'Amore
20-27
I’m an actor, musician, and artist based out of Brooklyn, New York. Since I was 6 years old, I’ve had a fascination with theater and performing. In my senior year of high school, I transferred... Read more
Maira Bondre
18-27
Maira Bondre is a Greek actress based in New York, known for her dynamic performances across theater, film, and television. With a strong background in classical and contemporary acting, she has brought complex and emotionally... Read more
Doc Dougherty
60-70
Doc has spent the last year performing his solo show, Godzilla’s Prince, surviving Monsters, Ghosts and Nuns. Written by Emmy Award winner Anna Theresa Cascio(Also directed by Michael Schiralli) in N.Y.C. and L.A. Doc has... Read more
Kat Scherer
18-26
Kat is a NYC based Singer, Dancer, and Actor! Read more
Jazz Sunpanich
23-33
I was born in Bangkok, Thailand. I grew up surrounded by my dad's community theatre group, Bhuddasil, where I first started developing my acting and singing skills. I performed in a number of Thai musicals with my dad and had many tours... Read more
Anastasia Liodori
22
ANASTASIA LIODORI is an american actress, singer, songwriter, and martial artist, currently based in New York. She graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2024 and since then has been pursuing her artistic... Read more
Will Sanders
20-30
Will Sanders is an actor and musician. He is known for “A Wish in Harlem” (Netflix, 2024), and “Persona,” (Manor House Productions, 2022). After running a theatrical clown training program in Houston, he attended the... Read more
Iryna Malygina
35-55
Iryna Malygina is a Ukrainian actress in film and television and theater director. She has a Master`s Degree in Performing Arts from Kyiv University of Culture. In her 15-year career, Iryna has performed in more... Read more
David Allard
40-50
David Allard is a NYC based actor and playwright. Read more
Asha Devi
25-35
Asha Devi is a West-Indian and American actress, and writer represented by Ken Park Management. As an artist, she is committed to telling stories that inspire purpose over ego, self-awareness over self-consciousness, and revolution over... Read more
Sean Hoagland
35-45
Maryland with a degree in Theatre Performance. Most recently he starred in Occasionally Nothing at Theater for the New City and produced and starred in two short films, I Love You Too and Through Open... Read more
Emilio Picayo
16 - 30
Emilio Picayo (he/him) is an actor born and raised in New York City. Recent credits: Sightings (Philipstown Depot), Ghost Punchers (Kalani Hubbard), Post Mortem (Alfonso Vigliero), Je Cherche Un Feeling (Omar Garcia), and Behind the... Read more
Matthew Polignone
18-26
Matthew Polignone (Charles) is a rising senior BA Theatre Major. He is from Melrose, MA. Other roles he's done include Taylor in Curse of the Starving Class and Sam Byck in a student production of... Read more
Anna Langlois
16-28
Anna is geeked to be rolling with the nerd squad at the New York Theater Festival. She’s been on quite the adventure with Goblins & Gates, and has loved her time playing Tabby over the... Read more
Tad D'Agostino
16-30
Tad D'Agostino has a BFA from Marymount Manhattan college. Recent credits; the world premier of Dean Haspiel's The War of Woo. The semi-autobiographical short Ramblin' Down Fifth Ave. co-written and directed by Hunter Gause available... Read more
Josh Nasser
25-45
OSH NASSER (Michael) is an NYC based actor and stand-up comedian. His comedy has been featured on Comedy Central’s YouTube Channel. Vulture and onmogul.com have both named Josh as one of the best up and... Read more
Billy Poorten
35-55
Billy Poorten has studied acting at the T. Schreiber Studio in NYC and with River’s Edge Theatre Company in Westchester County. Along with some small film credits, he played Prince John in River’s Edge’s 2023... Read more
Audrey Arnold
22-32
Audrey began performing as a kid in her beloved blackbox regional theatre, Theatre 98, in her hometown of Fairhope, Alabama. She began training as an actor at the Alliance Theatre under the tutelage of Lon... Read more
Katherine King
45-60
Katherine King she/ella/elle (Cynthia) NYC based. Theatre: Sympathetic Magic (Liz Barnard; dir Bruce McCarty), Triple Play (Cynthia; dir Michael Schiralli). TV: Concrete Jungle (Amazon Prime), Uptown Girlz. Film: Enraged, Moonskin, The First Supper, Corners, Carousel... Read more
Meredith Julia "Mer" Muirhead
18-25
Mer Muirhead is an actor, teaching artist, and musician with a BFA in Drama from Hofstra University. Recent projects include 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (Sara Berry vocalist), The Music Man KIDS (music direction), and Everybody... Read more
Nat Bell
15-25
Nat Bell is a Jamaican born trans-man who is now based in NYC. He is an actor/playwright and choreographer. He has been acting since the age of 5 but started taking it seriously at the... Read more
Catherine Brophy
40s-50s
Catherine Brophy Louise was last seen in Chekhov’s The Bear at The Heights Players. Prior to that she played Ouisa in John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation, Elizabeth Proctor in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and... Read more
Elisha Glass
20-40
Elisha Glass is a multifaceted creative. Read more
Christine Hauer
27-37
Christine Hauer is an actress, comedian, writer, and producer. She acts in film and TV, playing the lead in "The Passion of Joan," short films "Hex & Rage" and "Something Happy," and a supporting role... Read more
Tommy Vance
40
Tommy Vance is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Most recently seen as the titular “Funny Guy” in Patrick Nash’s production at the Edinburgh Fringe, subsequently also making his London Debut in... Read more
Ken Dillon
30-40
After completing his MFA at the Birmingham School of Acting (the Birmingham in England, not Alabama), Ken Dillon moved to NY with two suitcases and dreams of acting full-time. After 11 years of hustle and... Read more
Zara Cojocaru
16-21
Zara Cojocaru (she/they) is a New York based artist who holds a passion for storytelling. Zara discovered her love for acting whilst growing up Maryland, where she was involved in high school productions as well... Read more
Kathryn Neville Browne
50-65
Kathryn Neville Browne* (Gina): Kathryn is thrilled to appear in this relevant, poignant new work. A NY-based, award-winning, bilingual (French/English), classically trained actress, Kathryn is also a stand-up comedian who performs regularly at Gotham and... Read more
Elise Martin
19-29
Elise Martin is an actor, singer, and dancer from McMinnville, Oregon. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from Linfield University. Furthering her theatre training, she attended the National Theater Institute in... Read more
Tara Haight
27-37
Tara Haight is a TV, Film, Voiceover, Stage, and Commercial actor based in NYC. An expressive actor with incredible depth and instincts, she has been described as easily direct-able and a joy to work with.... Read more
Sweaty Eddie
15-45
Sweaty Eddie is a drag king known for his uncanny looks and unhinged comedic presence. TV credits include Adult Swim, America's Got Talent, Revry. Stage credits include La MaMa, Sasha Velour's Nightgowns, The Box NYC.... Read more
Dana Aber
31-55
Dana Aber is a performer, producer, & creator. NYC: Off-Bway AMT Theater, MidTown Int’l Theatre Festival (winner Best Actress in a Musical), NY Theatre Fest, ONE Fest, NYFringe Festival, NYMF, Apollo Theater, FDCAC/Classical Theatre of... Read more
Dorothy Lyman
N/A
Dorothy Is an actor, director, producer, playwright, mother, grandmother, horsewoman, seeker, teacher, friend. WE HAVE TO HURRY was first produced over ZOOM during the Pandemic, starring Elliot Gould and Kathleen Chalfant. We hope you enjoy... Read more
Alvaro Francisco
28 - 38
Alvaro Francisco is a New York singer-actor based in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Colombia and raised in Memphis, TN, Alvaro has both commercial and theatrical credits spanning 15 years working with theaters that include The... Read more
KIMBERLEEY
23
KIMBERLEEY ACUAHUITL IS EXCITED TO BE PEFORMING IN HER FIRST EVER ROLE AS XIOMARA (YAYA'S SISTER) IN " A REAL B" SHOWCASE. KIMBERLEEY LIVES IN THE LOWER EAST SIDE WITH HER FAMILY. SHE IS SEARCHING... Read more
Lauren Pick
26
Lauren Pick previously stage managed Tier5 Theatre Company’s staged reading of United in Love Until Death and is thrilled to be back with this team to bring the story to a full production and a... Read more
Sarah Lenza
20-30
Drawn to pieces where genre and mediums meet in unexpected ways, Sarah is a theatre-raised directress and writer from the PNW. Her most recent work includes short films such as Yonkers Film Festival award winner... Read more
Zoe LeRose
22
22 year old female actor, writer, & director. Has a strong passion for multiple aspects of the arts. Creative and always game for anything. Read more
TENA CRADDOX
50
This actor and vocalist wears many hats on and off the stage. Stage Manager, actor, vocalist and director is also a loving mother of two, Kevin and Maxine. Read more
Emma Miller
18-23
Emma currently lives in Tucson AZ and came back to the area to perform in the NYTF in the show she co-wrote! She is one of the founding members of Roundtable Theater Company!! Emma has... Read more
Sylvia Grace Crim
28-40
Sylvia Grace Crim is a primarily a film and television actress who got her start on stage in the Midwest. After high school she attended The New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. Sylvia is the... Read more
Ryan McNeely
17-25
Ryan is a 20 year old aspiring director and performer in the film and theater world. Ryan lives on Long Island, has been on stage since he was seven years old and has performed in... Read more
Marko Dumancic
25-35
Marko Dumancic is an actor, singer, dancer and performer with over 7 years experience. He finished The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. His recent credits include Mark Anthony in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar... Read more
Rayyaan S Jameel
25-40
Rayyaan S Jameel is a Canadian born and globally raised artist and entrepreneur. The founder of EPIC Labs. He has been in the human performance space for over 15 years which all started with him... Read more
Max Elam
25-35
Max Elam is a NY based actor, originally from Boise, ID. Max received his bachelors degree in Theatre Arts from Southern Oregon University in 2020, and has spent much of his time since focusing on... Read more
Bruna Sampaio
15-27
Bruna Sampaio (she/her) I am a versatile bilingual Portuguese native speaker actress who fluently speaks English. I have been working internationally in Portugal, in the UK and in the US and I'm currently based in... Read more
Taylor Morin
18 - 35
Taylor Morin (they/he) is a recent graduate from the Stella Adler Evening Conservatory in NYC. They have a BA in Theatre Arts from Hartwick College, where they also spent a year as a production intern.... Read more
Sandro Naglia
42-55
Sandro Naglia is an Italian-born musician and actor currently living in Jersey City, NJ. He earned a Master's in Vocal Performance from the Music Conservatoire of Pescara (Italy) and a Master of Humanities Degree from... Read more
Ruben Braun
55-65
Ruben is thrilled to be back performing with Roundtable Theater Company. His credits include Cheswick in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Juror #11 in 12 Angry Jurors, Phil in Almost Maine, and Headmaster Knochenbruch... Read more