Playwright Festival Theater in New York Theater for Plays and Musicals
30-40
Chris Carver: Originally from Los Angeles, Chris served as Artistic Director for MASQ Entertainment where he directed over 50 award winning productions throughout the west coast and was named "Los Angeles' Best Director of the... Read more
60 onward
principal roles in plays of Frank Craven, which were done at LaTea, principal roles in plays of Bertold Brecht and Luigi Pirandello and Giroudoux favorite role, Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, Minor... Read more
25-35
Choreographer: Goblins and Gates at NYTF and PVP. Theater: Carly in Three on a Dime (The Acorn); Lucille Frank in Parade (OLT); Sally Bowles in Cabaret & Marian Paroo in The Music Man (Algonquin/NJYT); Susan... Read more
20s
Halle Augenstein is originally from Marion, OH where she began dancing at the young age of 8. Starting with jazz and later adding ballet and tap at Edye Cook's School of Dance, she then studied... Read more
50-60
Craig David Rosen (Director) is thrilled to be directing The Couch. He most recently appeared on stage again after a 5 year hiatus in The Ridgefield Theater Barn’s production of the Prom. He was last... Read more
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Izzy Bohn is a NYC based Producer, Stage Manager, and Director. She has been taking on theatrical projects in various leadership roles, both recreationally and professionally for over a decade. Having worked on a variety... Read more
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
Blue/Green
Jagger Dunning is a dynamic performer and director studying Theatre at Hofstra University. With a passion for acting, directing, dance, and tech theatre, he’s appeared in productions like Sweeney Todd, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and... Read more
15-25
Isabelle Diaz (The Gray House: Movement Coordinator/ARTIST) is a New York City-based performer currently pursuing her BA in Theatre at Fordham University. She is extremely grateful to have been a part of building the world... Read more
18-30
Kendall Grady (Writer/ Director, She/her) is an NYU Tisch graduate (Experimental Theatre Wing and the New Studio on Broadway). At NYU, she wrote and produced Unsent Messages, exploring our relationships with the things we’ve left... Read more
20-25
Based in New York City, Karyme Herrera is a multifaceted performer whose artistry spans acting and dance. With a playing age of 17–26 and a rich cultural heritage identifying as Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial and... Read more
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SARA GIBBONS (choreographer) is a New York based performer, choreographer, and clinical nutritionist. She served as Assistant Choreographer on the Broadway and Off-Broadway productions of Indecent and as Associate Choreographer for productions at the Huntington... Read more
20-35
Lizz Sooy is a multi-faceted artist known for her work as a songwriter, vocalist, dancer, choreographer, model, and musician. She received her master’s degree from Berklee NYC in songwriting and production. She will be releasing... Read more
15 to 27
(he/him) is a recent NYU Tisch Drama graduate. Past productions include: Acan (Mojada) and Dolokhov (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812). He hopes you enjoy the show and hug the ones you love. Read more
15-26
Nicole is a NJ/NYC based actor, choreographer and teaching artist. She is a performance graduate of Fordham University’s BA Theatre program and received her MA in Educational Theatre at NYU Steinhardt. In October 2021, Nicole... Read more
19-29
Michael Ricciardone (he/him) is a Southington, Connecticut native living in Queens! He attended Western Connecticut State University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre. He also attended the Greater Hartford Academy... Read more
45
Meena Venkat is a renowned dancer with over 20 years of experience in Bharatanatyam and Bollywood styles. She is the founder of Nruthu Aaloka, a premier Bollywood fusion Dance School in the tri-state area. Meena... Read more
16-29
Luke Pearlberg is a New York based actor, graduate from Pace Performing Arts ‘22, and an intermediate member of the Society of American Fight Directors. Past credits include multiple original devised works, as well as... Read more
18-30
Bubblesz is a Multidisciplinary Artist and Certified Art Therapy Practitioner. She plays the Medicine Drum, Raps, Sings, Song writes, Dances, Acts, and Teaches. Bubblesz is passionate about curating community events like open mics, youth development... Read more
30-40
Bhargavi Seshadri is an exponent of Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance). She is a challenging performer, teacher and choreographer of Bharatanatyam. Bhargavi is nurtured in Bharatanatyam by Dr. Kripa Phadke. Bhargavi has started her own institution... Read more
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
13-25
Adam Wood is a rising star on the creative scene, carving a unique path as a filmmaker and performer. He is currently honing his craft as a film student at Purchase College. Adam is already... Read more
25-35
Hope Easterbrook is a Broadway performer, choreographer, director, recording artist, and educator known for her dynamic storytelling and bold movement style. She made her Broadway debut in Hamilton as the first replacement to the original... Read more
David F.M. Vaughn is an award-winning actor, director, composer, and writer. Most recently he appeared as Lord Farquaad in the Broadway National Tour of Shrek the Musical, for which he won the Denver Post Ovation... Read more
Early 20s-Mid 30s
Gabriel Rosario is a graduate from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and is currently a Faculty Member in its Stage Combat Department. He is an Advanced Actor Combatant, Stunt Performer, Fight Director and Intimacy... Read more
17-25
I started acting at the age of seven, participating in several plays at different acting schools in Argentina such as Timbre 4, Julio Bocca, and Julio Chavez. In 2021 I moved to New York to... Read more
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Gabrielle is a director, choreographer, and teaching artist, based in New York City. As a young artist, she trained at the School of American Ballet for five years, performing alongside the New York City Ballet... Read more
21-35
Ellen is an actor, teacher, coach, and choreographer. With an MFA in Acting from the program at Cleveland Play House, Ellen is based in NYC. More at @ellengracediehl and ellengracediehl.com Read more
22-26
NYTF debut! Perseis is currently the Theatre Operations Manager at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT. Select crew credits include The Kite Runner (first nat'l); Beauty & the Beast, An American in Paris, Footloose (The... Read more
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
9 - 40
Aly Tu is grateful and fulfilled to be sharing her original work at this year's NY Theater Festival. Recent credits include: Miranda Fellows Performance (THE CITY Fest in NYC); Much Ado About Nothing (Saratoga Shakespeare... Read more
35-50
Ebony T. Nichols LCAT, BC-DMT (she/her) is a somatic mental health and wellness practitioner, Board Certified Dance/Movement Psychotherapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, licensed cosmetologist, and entrepreneur. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a focus... Read more
20-30
Katie Cox (she/her) (Liberty Ann) ]is a graduate of Wagner College and New York City resident. Recently, she has been seen in Clue:The Musical (Miss Scarlett), Swing! (Dancer), 1984 (Julia). At Wagner, her favorite moments... Read more
35-45
Chris Ikner is a playwright, director, and educator from Georgia and is now based in New York City. After years of shaping bold, award-winning productions in Texas, he has found his voice as a playwright,... Read more
20-30
Hannah Petersen (represented by Firestarter Entertainment Talent Agency) is a Nebraska native making her way in the big city. She is a University of Nebraska-Kearney 2022 graduate with a BM in Musical Theatre and Dance.... Read more
18-30
Ethan Raysor, born and raised in Delaware, started dancing at the age of 14 and fell in love with ballet and theatre while attending Cab Calloway School of the Arts. After studying instrumental music theory,... Read more
30-35
"KALAI THILAGAM" Pooranee Thanjavur Ramesh is a Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, competition jury member and a performer, who holds Guinness record, World Record achiever, Mrs. BHARAT (petite) New Jersey, 2024 - Pageant winner. She has performed... Read more
20-25
Emily Tolli (she/her) is a NYC based lighting designer. She developed her craft further at Chapman University where she studied Tech Theatre and contributed to productions such as Horse Girls, Spring Awakening, Wanda's Visit, and... Read more
19-24
He is a lighting designer and producer, originally from Boston, Massachusetts. Off-Broadway: All About Me (AMT Theater), Augusta! (WP Theater, HSA Theater, AMT Theater). Other NYC Credits: Orange Sky at Night, Into the Woods, Kodachrome,... Read more
30-40
Ms. Diniz was Artist in Residence at Tribeca BMCC via CUNY Dance Initiative, Co Artistic Director of Jazz Choreography Enterprises and has directed multiple evenings/showcases. She choreographed and assistant directed 'My Way' at Theatre by... Read more
13-26
Ali Ragazzini is beyond thrilled to be making her NYC debut in Shudder! She earned her BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory where she performed in Head Over Heels, Machinal, and Swing! She... Read more
20-35
Alice Nkanga is a first-generation Nigerian creative and a St. John’s University alumna. Even though this will be her acting debut, this is not her first time gracing the stage. Alice has been seen on... Read more
24
Eliza Frye (she/her) is a New York City- based dancer, choreographer and instructor. She graduated from Ball State University with a BFA in Dance in 2021. Eliza received a full scholarship to the American Dance... Read more
18-30
Sarah Franklin (Delilah/Choreography) is so excited and grateful to be performing in this original new musical with the New York Theater Festival. She is a musical theatre graduate from LIU Post. Recent credits: Ilse (Spring... Read more
20-30
Kaleb Purswell is an award winning queer actor that loves musical theatre. He has been seen recently in music videos, as well as queer new works all around the city. His next project will be... Read more
49
Camille attended NYC's High School of the Arts (The FAME school), where she studied Vocal music and picked up (and ran with) "Stepping" along the way. During those years, she sang back-up for Morgan Heritage... Read more
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
18-30
Cassidy Grady is an actor and dancer originally from New Castle, Pennsylvania. Most recently, she played Anna Dostoevsky in Anna & Fyodor at the Lambs Club in New York City. Another highlight includes The Silver... Read more
40-55
LUIS VILLABON is a Latinx multilingual actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer, voice-over and teaching artist. His mentor was Tony Award winner Baayork Lee, who gave him his first job as an actor and has since... Read more
16-28
Ava Williams is a performer and choreographer from Atlanta, and is currently based in Brooklyn. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre at Samford University and trained at the Stella Adler Conservatory in NYC, as... Read more
18-35
Stephanie Eve Parker (She/Her) is thrilled to be in The Virgin Mimi with this amazing cast, crew, and creative team! Recent credits include: Guys and Dolls (Ferguson), Newsies (Spot Conlon/Ensemble/Katherine u/s), Songs for a New... Read more
25-30
Lexi is thrilled to be making her return to the stage in The unofficial unauthorized film-to-stage adaptation of Barbie's Princess & the Pauper! With over 20 years of dance training between Rae's Institute of Dance... Read more
20-30
Rosie Corr is a passionate director, choreographer, and arts educator with an emphasis in artistry that centers consent, agency, and humanity. She has worked professionally as an Assistant Director both in NYC and regionally: collaborating... Read more
17-35
Jesse Kinstler (he/him) hails from Ellicott City, Maryland where, at the ripe age of nine, discovered his love for theatre and performance almost by accident. Not finding the success he wanted playing sports with the... Read more
19-29
Brighton Valor Horan (they/them) is a multidisciplinary theatre artist based in NYC and Southern New England. They are a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts with concentrations in Directing and Theatre &... Read more
24-45
Zen Dot is an NYC based actor and filmmaker. Recently, Zen has played lead roles in short films 'RSVP', 'Climax', 'At Least', and 'An American Love Story?, and the award winning “How Do You Like... Read more
18-25
Alessia is a singer, actor and dancer. She’s pursuing her BFA at NYU Tisch Drama for Musical Theatre in the New Studio On Broadway. Alessia is thrilled to be originating the role of Maia in... Read more
20-30
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Andy Wissink is a multi-hyphenate artist who is thrilled to be making his debut as a choreographer for Last Night at the Odyssey! He received a BFA in musical theatre, and... Read more
16-26
Lily Potarf is a Brooklyn based actor, writer, and dancer. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pace University with a BFA in Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs, and Commercials, and minors in Creative Writing and... Read more
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
28-45
Douglas P Robbins (AEA) is a New York CIty based theater practitioner. A regionally nominated director and choreographer, he has had the pleasure to create productions of Footloose, Addams Family, Joseph...Dreamcoat, and Peter Pan among... Read more
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Michael Susko (Playwright/Director) An award winning Director/Choreographer/Playwright/Educator MICHAEL SUSKO's work has taken him around the globe. In NYC, his work both as writer and director has been seen at Off-Broadway's THE BIGOT (Starring Stephen Payne),... Read more
24 - 30
I am a graduate who attended Centenary University with a degree in Bachelor of Arts and a 3.6 GPA. During the course of my academic career, I also managed to accrue nearly 3 years of... Read more
15-28
So glad you found yourself here! I'm Wells. I am a recent NYU drama graduate. I completed my primary training at Atlantic Acting School and advanced training in Berlin (Stanislavski, Brecht) & Greece (Suzuki, Laban).... Read more
18-30
Camryn Graves (she/her) is a NYC based actor, dancer, singer and educator. Born and raised in Laguna Niguel, CA, she began dancing at the age of three and never stopped. Throughout her formative years, she... Read more
Mr. Summers has worked extensively as a director, choreographer, teacher, and performer regionally and throughout New York. Other recent directing credits include: Mary Poppins, Big Fish, The Beautiful and Damned, Bye Bye Birdie, and The... Read more
16-26
Cassie Miller (she/they) is a New York-based actress from Tucson, Arizona. A recent graduate of Arizona State University, Cassie has been refining her craft since age seven and has developed a versatility that allows her... Read more
28-42
Lisa LaGrande (She/Her) is proud to have served as the Intimacy Director for dozens of productions across NYC since 2018. She is currently nearing completion of her certification process through Intimacy Directors and Coordinators. Some... Read more
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
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
Rebecca Kritzer is a Latina New Yorker by way of Miami. Most recently she directed the boundary-pushing musical Cabaret at San Antonio Broadway Theatre. She also served as both the Associate Director and the Choreographer... Read more
22-30
Victoria Marino- Diva/Choreographer/ Board Member Victoria is so honored and blessed to be a part of Roundtable Theater Company for almost 3 years now! Victoria is Roundtable Theater Company’s choreographer and she is always excited... Read more
16-27
Tearzah Harrel was born and raised in Portland Oregon and started dancing from a very young age. Through her teenage years she performed with “Syncopated Ladies” youth company “Sole Talk” across the United States. At... Read more
25-29
Vaishanavi Raul (She/Her) (Stage Manager) is a NYC-based filmmaker with a deep love for the stage. Her recent stage management credits include Animal Farm (Stagedoor Manor), The Importance of Being Earnest (The New School), Alexa,... Read more
25-30
Dasha Bavykina is an actor and dancer based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from post-Soviet Belarus, she developed a deep love for theatre, dance, and film from an early age. Her recent film credits include... Read more
16-25
Natalia Lee (Choreographer, she/her) is a Chinese American choreographer and actor, who believes everyone has a little shimmy and sway in them. She graduated Fordham University with a B.A. in theatre performance, and trained at... Read more
25-45
Tatyana Kot (Director/Actor) was born in the Soviet Union (Kazakhstan), trained to be a ballerina, studied History and Archaeology in university and worked with people with disabilities for 14 years. Breast cancer survivor and advocate.... Read more
26
Ruhee Lee is a performance creator based in Korea and New York. Her work inspires audiences to see familiar subjects from new perspectives and makes art more accessible in everyday life by creating performances in... Read more
24-45
Zen Dot is an NYC based actor and filmmaker. Recently, Zen has played lead roles in short films 'RSVP', 'Climax', 'At Least', and 'An American Love Story?, and the award winning “How Do You Like... Read more
28-42
Natalie is an actor, singer-songwriter, dancer, voiceover artist, and dance choreographer. She is thrilled to be performing at the NYTF and originate the role of Sara in 'Paradise'. Credits include Fiona (Shrek) Adelaide(Guys & Dolls)... Read more
11-25
Growing up, I was always onstage. Whether I was giving a dinner show for my family to Barry Manilow or doing local community theatre, performing has always been a part of me. Going to a... Read more
15-30
Bhumika Jain is a professionally trained on-camera actress with a deep passion for storytelling. She's led numerous short films, played a supporting role in an Amazon Prime movie, and even had a blast on a... Read more
35-60
Born in Vyborg, Soviet Union.TV and Film: “The Blacklist” (NBC), “Allegiance” (NBC), “FBI” (ABC), Nose (PBS), John Wick:Chapter 2 (Lionsgates), Petropolis (Quadriga Productions) and others. Off-Broadway: “The Killer” (TFANA) “Hidden Fees” (Cherry Lane Theater); Off-Off... Read more
Teenager - 30
National Tour: Beauty and The Beast (Vacation Swing). Off-Broadway: The Little Match Girl (Theatre Row). Regional: 42nd Street, Elf – The Musical, Footloose, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hello, Dolly! (Broadway At Music Circus),... Read more
20-50
Rachel Bress (choreographer) is thrilled to be working with this amazing team on Carona Crazy. With 20 years as a Creative Director and Choreographer, Rachel's work can be seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy... Read more
16-27
Ava Williams is a performer and choreographer from Atlanta, and is currently based in Brooklyn. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre at Samford University and trained at the Stella Adler Conservatory in NYC, as... Read more
15-25
Sarah Durham is a New York-based multidisciplinary artist and educator. While primarily a director and choreographer, they do everything from costume design to photography. Recent credits include: in this moment. (Choreographer/Producer), In The Shed (Director),... Read more
27-33
KC is a New York City and Washington, D.C. based performer with a BA from The University of Virginia and a Postgraduate Diploma from The London Academy of Music and Drama Art. Both programs helped... Read more
17-30
Amy Herzberg (she/her) is a musical theater performer who has taken part in many productions, including The Magical Journey of Arlekina (Off-Broadway, Sean the Kid), Issue #9 (Choreographer, Taylor), The Noteworthy life of Howard Barnes... Read more
