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Parker Jenkins

16-26

Parker Jenkins (he/him) is an MFA Acting & Stagecraft candidate at Pace University, studying with the Actor’s Studio Drama School. He is also a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,... 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

Anthony Hayes

18-28

Anthony Hayes is a nonbinary director and writer that recently moved from the Midwest to Manhattan. Anthony just finished working on LAS BORINQUEÑAS (stagehand, Ensemble Studio Theatre) and GODDESS OF THE HUNT (SM/AD, Fresh Fruit... Read more

Dan McCallion

28-38

Dan McCallion is an actor and comedian who’s performed across multiple platforms. Films he can be seen starring in include Wandering Off alongside Larisa Oleynik and Christina Brucato on Amazon Prime, GetMeThere, which won Best... Read more

Henry McGonnigal

20-30

Henry originally hails from sunny Florida but has lived all around the country, growing his acting talents in cities from Atlanta, Georgia, to Los Angeles, California. This is his first show in New York City,... Read more

Matt Ritchey

40s

Matt Ritchey is a frequent Hollywood Fringe director whose original play Blackboxing (writer/performer) won six awards including "Best Cabaret/Variety" at the 2019 Fringe. He is the creator of Storycrafting, a coaching, coverage, and creative service... Read more

Masha Zhak

23-33

Masha Zhak is a Belarusian actress, producer and filmmaker. Her stage credits include Ada in “How to Make Friends and Then Kill Them” by Halley Feiffer, Masha in “Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow” by... Read more

Jack Phillips

18-30

Jack Phillips is a magician and actor based in NYC. He graduated in 2024 with a BA in philosophy. Read more

Gabrielle Guida

20s

Gabrielle Guida is so excited to share the stage with her incredible cast mates at Round Table Theater Company. She is currently studying Voice Performance at Montclair State University. Some of her previous roles include... Read more

Nathan Malin

17-28

NATHAN MALIN is an award winning New York and Boston based actor and director, with theatre credits that include The Crucible (u/s, Bedlam); Witness (Arlekin Players); Heroes of the Fourth Turning (SpeakEasy Stage); Vanity Fair,... Read more

Phoebe Eileen Grech

17-30

Phoebe Eileen Grech is a Long Island based Director, Actress and Playwright. She has been involved with theater and performing since the age of 10 and has been a part of various creative projects ever... Read more

Lucy Wang

22 - 30

Lucie Wang currently studies acting under Michael Beckett at the HB Studio. She is a Cinema-Television graduate of Southern Methodist University. She cut her teeth as a bilingual multi-hyphenate working in production and costume departments... Read more

Nick Valenti

25 - 40

Nick Valenti is a New York born and raised actor, producer and Italian. He is very excited and tickled at the opportunity to help bring Booksmart to life in the world of Vermin. His recent... Read more

Gabriel M. Henry

16-26

Gabriel M. Henry is a New York-based performer originally from Harvey, Louisiana. He received his Bachelor of Music Education with a Concentration in Voice from Baylor University's School of Music prior to attending Michael Howard... Read more

Holly Gregory

21

Holly Gregpry is a stage manager, producer, and design assistant working in New York and San Francisco. Read more

Genna Reed

20-40

Genna Reed has a background in TV and animation, which presents a unique perspective to their writing style. From Michigan to California to New York, Reed found their stride in people first storytelling. Their most... Read more

Andy Young

30-40

Andy Young, Panamanian-Bilingual (English/Spanish). Recently debuted her Off-Broadway one woman show CROSSING OVER at Theatre 315 which she wrote, starred in and produced. She is a founding member of the New Short Play Festival; has... 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

Roberto Ragone

38-55

A Bronx native, Roberto shifted from a career in public policy to his passion for the arts as an award winning actor, script writer and producer. He has performed on stage and screen in dramas... Read more

Ainslee Nipper

17-27

Hello, I’m Ainslee Nipper! I am a non-union theatre/film/voice-over actor based in New York City. I am currently seeking representation! I grew up living in between the beautiful beaches of Florida and the Rocky Mountains... Read more

Jean Louis Gonzalez

18-24

From Bronx, NY, Jean Gonzalez began acting at the small age of 6 years old. He obtained and Associate’s Degree from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and in 2023 he has since appeared in... Read more

Marc D. Johnson, Jr.

16-24

Marc D. Johnson, Jr. is an actor, writer, & spoken word poet who has been involved in the performing arts ever since he was nine (9) years old. Marc was born and raised in the... Read more

James DiSandro

14-30

James DiSandro is a trained stage actor and vocalist originally from Milton, MA. He graduated from Kenyon College in the spring of 2022 and now lives and works in NYC. Read more

Michael Boardwell

25-40

Michael Bordwell is an actor, director and producer who has worked throughout New York City with such festivals/venues as The American Theatre of Actors (ATA), the NYC Frigid Festival, FringeNYC, Manhattan Theatre Source and Shetler... 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

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

Ruhee Lee

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

Kayla Catan

25-35

Kayla Catan (Angela) is thrilled to be back at Hudson Guild with her favorite people! Recent NY credits include Meg4n: The Unauthorized Parody Musical at Midnight Theatre, and the World Premiere of Joe Iconis’s Punk... Read more

Anthony James Hernandez

18-30

Anthony has been working in the theater and film industry since he was young. He was born and raised in New York City, and his parents introduced him to the world of theater and film... Read more

Matteo Gonzalez

11-13

Matteo Gonzalez is 11 years old and a high honors student in 6th grade. He enjoys playing his drum set, participating in Band at school, creating illustrations in his portfolio and building complex Lego sets.... Read more

Mia Pelosi

17-27

Mia Pelosi (she/her) is a writer, singer/songwriter, and actor based in NYC. She holds a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, having trained in both the New Studio on Broadway and... Read more

Emma Kayden Reed

20-25

Emma Kayden Reed (she/they) is super excited to make her NYC debut! She is a recent graduate from Missouri State University getting her BFA in Acting and a minor in Jazz Studies. Recent credits include... Read more

Delaney Eiland

16-24

DELANEY EILAND (she/her) is very excited to be a part of this run of Dead End! She is very thankful for her past and present opportunities and hopes to continue directing alongside acting. She would... Read more

Caleb Gonzales

17-30

While a Texan at heart, Caleb has been living in the Big Apple for 8 years and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His favorite roles have been Billy Budd in... Read more

Ta'Lor D'Yonna Mosley

18-30

Ta’Lor D’Yonna Mosley is bi-coastal actor, model, and writer. They’ve been storytelling since before they can remember; falling in love with films shared by their mother lead them to obtain their degree in theatre performance... Read more

Jordan Sheldon

20-30

Originally from Houston, Jordan studied acting at the Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts before moving to Los Angeles, where he currently studied communication and screenwriting. Now a New Yorker trying to pursue... Read more

Jalen Ford

16-77

Jalen Ford is a theatre-maker who lives in Brooklyn. A current student at the Atlantic School of Acting, Jalen is glad to be playing hooky with this touching and outlandish show. Thanks, Heather! Find and... Read more

KC Connors

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

Travis Lavigne

22

Travis Lavigne is a graduate student at the University of Connecticut studying Music Education. He has collaborated with Showpeople for one year, and has recently become a resident artist in the organization. Outside of Showpeople,... Read more

Mariah Jones

16-26

Mariah Jones is an undergraduate student at Vassar College studying astrophysics with a minor in French and Francophone studies. With an extensive background in astrophysics research and public speaking, she has a passion fr merging... Read more

Peter Hart

30-40

Peter Hart is a multilingual actor (Spanish, French and Italian) based in New York City. He is currently acting in the Netflix series, "Cómo Perderlo Todo", in Bogotá, Colombia and recently acted in the webseries,... 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

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

Jiana Casazza

15-25

Jiana Casazza (she/her) is thrilled to be making her NYC debut! Long Island, NY native and BFA student at Pace University, graduating in '26. Select credits include American Idiot (Heather), Merrily We Roll Along (Gussie... Read more

Nicole Stewart

18-30

Nicole Stewart was born and raised in Mexico City and has been chasing stories ever since. She earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing from Tecnológico de Monterrey before completing her MFA in Acting at The... Read more

Lyla Karekinian

20

Lyla Karekinian (She/Her) is a born and bred Long Island baby and is absolutely thrilled to be making her professional debut! After moving to the city, she became a graduate of the American Musical and... Read more

Keiron Richardson

18-25

Keiron Richardson was born and raised in New York City. He is currently a college student nd this is his first play. Keiron would like to thank BB and Reyna for giving him this opportunity. Read more

Alessia Lombardi

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

Mattie Parker

20-35

Mattie Parker is a Brooklyn based artist and believes they ARE a New Yorker despite only living here for 3 years (though at the time of reading this it's hopefully many more!) Something they did... Read more

Yineak

18-25

Yineak is a versatile performer with credits spanning both stage and screen, known for her captivating & passionate portrayals of complex characters. Taking on new roles and challenges is craft she enjoys. Read more

Joshua Lupyan

20-40

Joshua Lupyan hails from Marlboro, New Jersey holding a B.A. In Performing Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He's grateful to be surrounded by inspiring actors of diverse backgrounds, and he hopes you enjoy the show. Read more

Caleb Alexander

20-35

Caleb Alexander is an aspiring actor and student at the T. Schreiber Acting Studio. Since moving to New York in June, Caleb has acted in/directed 10+ short films and stage productions. In his free time,... Read more

Noah C. Yager

16-35

"Noah (Mr. Wooster) is NYC transplant from Florida, where he earned his BFA in Musical Theatre, and has worked regionally at the Hippodrome State Theater. Most recent roles include Henry in Next to Normal (Hippodrome),... Read more

Pasquale Tassone

50-100

Pasquale Tassone (Musical Theater and Classical Composer) - Tassone collaborated with librettist Alberta Handelman on musicals "Tumbleweed" and "A Musement Park", and with Elizabeth Searle on the opera Seven Rabbits on a Pole. Tassone studied... Read more

Steve Arons

50-70

STEVE ARONS IS THE QUINTESSENTIAL NEW YORK ACTOR. Born in Brooklyn, Steve saw his first Broadway show and was hooked! Steve has carried that energy into many plays and over 100 independent films. Although, thought... Read more

McKenna McQueen

20-30

McKenna McQueen(she/her) is a New York City based theatre artist. She works as the Community Engagement Associate at Kitchen Sink Theatre Company and recently graduated from Flagler College earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre... Read more

Alaina Bozarth

18-30

Alaina Bozarth is an NYC based performer originally from St. Louis! She graduated with a BFA in musical theatre from Belmont University. She loves plants, books, writing, and her dog, Macy. Special thanks to Mom,... Read more

Bryan G. Smith

16-30

Bryan G. Smith is an actor, singer, writer (and more!) from New Orleans, LA. As a recent graduate of Vassar College, Bryan is so happy to be exploring new works out in the real world!... Read more

Jenny Lee Stern

40-50

JENNY LEE STERN is a Broadway veteran and Drama Desk Nominee. Broadway: ROCKY (“Joanne”) A CHRISTMAS STORY (“Mrs. Schwartz”). Tour: JERSEY BOYS (“Mary Delgado”). Off-Broadway, Ms. Stern garnered critical acclaim in 5 incarnations of FORBIDDEN... 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

Jesse Marsh

N/A

Jesse Marsh (Director) Is a unique creative visionary and visual person. He is the Director for: 8 Films; a Stand-Up –Series 1, Episodes 1-4 on Amazon Prime and 12 Black Box Theatre dramatic structured plays.... Read more

Allison Boenig

17-30

Allison is a NYU Tisch Stella Adler alum originally from the great state of New Jersey. Allison is also a certified personal trainer, writer, and digital media expert. Recent credits include NOISE ( 2022 Audience... Read more

Adele Simms

14-30

Adele Simms (she/they) is ecstatic to be apart of The Virgin Mimi! Their recent credits include Off-Broadway: Stranger Sings: the Parody Musical (Will), TV/ Film: Gossip Girl, And Just Like That, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,... Read more

Ben Fish

23-35

Ben Fish is a Brooklyn-based Musical Theater writer, actor, and dramaturg. He began writing his first musical with Beto González at BerkleeNYC in Fall 2023. That musical, "The Final Days of Lycoming Mall", premiered at... Read more

SURGE

25-35

SURGE A born and raised New Yorker. He has performed in numerous off- Broadway plays under numerous productions within NYC, Brooklyn and Queens. Plus starred in various short and independent films, from NYC to Philadelphia.... Read more

Angelique Bencivenga

17-25

Angelique Bencivenga is a writer and actor. She made her debut as Cam in the short film ‘Air Mattress’ and continued honing her craft at Actors Playground School of Theater. She recently completed the Stella... 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

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

Fenrir Lewin

18-25

Fen has been acting for four years. They have played various roles such as “Schroeder” in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, “Boris Kholenkov” in You Can’t Take it With You, “Nino Quincampoix” in Amélie,... Read more

Erica Molfetto

20 - 30

Erica is a comedy writer/actress/lyricist – really whatever gets her the job. Her work aims to highlight the distinctive, sometimes uncomfortable, stories of women and their mental health. She's currently under commission by Thespians.co, and... Read more

Wally Valenti

40 to 65

Wally has been acting since he was 13 yrs old . Wally has done numerous plays and Film . He is also involved in music with his band Wallyboy and The Wild Bunch . I... 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

James Schultz

30s-40s

James Schultz is a versatile character actor with a quirky, blue-collar, everyman appeal — grounded, familiar, and quietly offbeat. Past credits include the national tour of How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical, and productions... Read more

Akuarella

23-31

Akuarella is a Venezuelan actress and producer based in NYC. She attended the conservatory programs at New York Film Academy and Atlantic Theater School for acting, as well as the Film/TV Producing: Development Program at... Read more

Amy K. Sellars

40-60

Having dedicated 50 years to the theater, Amy has tackled nearly every aspect of the theater in some capacity or another but this is her first time directing a play produced in NYC. She works... Read more

Hannah Beck

30-40

Hannah Beck* (Miriam) is an award-winning NY based actress and creative. Recent projects: The lead in The Fifth of January, a political drama opposite Romano Orzari and Through Open Doors, a dark comedy film directed... Read more

Dasha Bavykina

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

Sierra Joy

17-35

Sierra has been in the theatre and film community since she was born. She grew up in Northern California learning Shakespeare from her father who owned a non-profit Shakespeare company. She then continued her love... Read more

Christopher McVay

20-30

is an actor, writer, and director making his New York Theater debut. McVay understudied as Rafi in the world premiere of In the Valley of the Shadow at Hollywood Fringe, ‘Best of Fringe’ winner. Film... Read more

Jane Seaman

55 - 75

Director/Actress/Singer/Teacher: AEA, SAG-AFTRA. Directed full length, one act plays and cabaret shows at NCJW/NYC and UCC Players. A Broadway performer in: The Secret Garden, Anything Goes, and Big River. Seen on FX tv’s Feud: Capote... 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

Kurt Bantilan

30s

Select productions - Theatre: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Billy Bibbit), Dog Sees God (Beethoven), Our Lady of 121st Street (Gail). TV/Film: "Random Acts of Flyness" on HBO, "Human Telegraphs". Creator and host of... Read more

John Ross FISCHER

32-33

Hailing from Long Island, John R. Fischer has been pursuing his dream for acting since the fourth grade when he starred as Harvey Johnson in "Bye, Bye Birdie." Trained at HB Studios and the Matthew... 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

Lindsey Alterman

20-35

Lindsey Alterman is a New York based stage director that specializes in musicals, expressionistic straight plays, and experimental theatre. Read more

Toni Braun

18-25

Toni is a lover of the arts. She enjoys going for long walks, traveling the world and playing with her two dogs Paris and London. Some of her credits include Spring Awakening, Almost Maine, One... 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

Alyssa Cassese

16-30

Alyssa "Alyx" Cassese is a genderfluid actor and writer based in NYC. After publishing their first queer fantasy novel at fifteen, they earned a BFA in Musical Theatre from Pace University. Recent credits include the... Read more

Jonah O'Hara David

18-25

Jonah O’Hara-David is unafraid of his love for black licorice. He was recently seen in Witches of Bushwick in A-Lab theater festival, Family with Hoi Palloi, The Broken Lute with The Sparrows, The Addams Family... Read more

Amanda Thomas

18-32

Amanda Thomas [she/her] is an actor, writer, and director based in NYC. Most recent acting roles include: Titania in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Tier5), The Representative "Lennox Mutual" (Candlehouse Collective), Mrs. Yussup "The Legend of... Read more

Annaporva Green

20-40

Annaporva Green is an Indian-born American theater artist who aims to fill in gaps in the archive with critical thinking, recentered narratives, puppets, a few too many puns, and anecdotes about clowns in her circus... 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

Natalia Peguero

25-35

Natalia holds a BA in Theatre Arts and an MS in Educational Theatre, from The City College of New York. She is a founding member of the Adelco award winning theater company, Harlem Repertory Theatre,... Read more

Autumn Maynard

14-22

Autumn Maynard is an actress and playwright born and raised in Queens, NY. She is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied at the Playwright’s Horizons Theatre School... Read more

Cristina Galarza

30s

Cristina is excited to be performing again with RTTC, in their original production of "NEXT." She has previously performed with them in their production of “Living Rooms.” Some of her other work includes, A Sketch... Read more

Kurt Bantilan

30 - 40

Select productions - Theatre: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Billy Bibbit), Dog Sees God (Beethoven), Our Lady of 121st Street (Gail). TV/Film: "Random Acts of Flyness" (HBO/A24), ”Tiny Time Travel" (PBS). Best Actor nomination... Read more

Victoria Marino

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

Ethan Brondum

18-35

ETHAN BRONDUM (David/Shane) Is ecstatic to be a part of Legacy Admissions! He is currently attending the Fashion Institute of Technology for marketing and advertising. Some of his New York theater credits include: Laughter on... Read more

Spencer Gonzalez

20-30

Spencer is an artist based in NYC. Since graduating from The Manhattan School of Music with a degree in Musical Theatre, Spencer has performed in many plays and musicals in Off and Off-off Broadway theaters.... Read more

Lillie Schenkel

22-30

Lillie Schenkel is a versatile American-Australian actor with a passion for storytelling. As an American raised in Australia, Lillie has had the unique benefit of both Australian and American acting training. After moving to America... Read more

Jen Beck

25-35

Jen Beck is a NYC based actor, writer, and producer. She is currently producing Something To Believe In, which earned rave reviews at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She also performs regularly at the monthly... Read more

Keisha Catherine Johnson

16-26

Keisha Catherine Johnson (she/her/hers) is a New York based actor, singer and dancer, having graduated from the American Musical Dramatic Academy in 2022. In addition to performance, she is experienced in audio, recording sound for... Read more

Austin Turner

25-35

Austin (he/him) is grateful to be a part of AMH, exactly one year after traveling to Antarctica as a pianist on a luxury cruise ship! Earlier this year Austin played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar... Read more

Christian Clements

16-28

Christian Clements (NYU Tisch '22) is a midwestern boy in the big city. He grew up in the Improv scene in Chicago and has since been trying his best to laugh his way into most... Read more

Lily Moseley

18-25

Lily Moseley is a Persian-American multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. Born and Raised in the Silicon Valley, Lily moved to New York to pursue a Bachelor of the Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing... 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

Robin Michelle Taylor

30-37

ROBIN MICHELLE TAYLOR is a singer, actor, and comedienne. Credits include 4 seasons in Das Rheingold at the Metropolitan Opera, Clash of the Choirs on NBC, Caught Red Handed on TruTv, voiceovers for McDonald’s, Anthem... Read more

Graeme Cadaret

20-30

Graeme lives in New York, and enjoyed his experience in the festival! Past credits for Graeme include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Boy in Peter and the Starcatcher, and Hanshen in Spring Awakening. Read more

Ted Gibson

18-26

Ted Gibson (Andy; Sixty Nine-Seventy) is a New York City born and based actor. Previous work includes - Rabbit: The Miniseries (YouTube) and Sesame Street: The Musical (Off-Broadway). Coming soon: "Moon Over Buffalo" at the... 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

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

Dasja Amenze

20-35

Dasja Amenze is a NYC-based actor, raised in Harlem and a City College Theatre alum, with a passion for storytelling across stage and screen. Read more

Antonio Doza

25-35

Antonio Doza is a dancer, actor and model based in New York City. Antonio is known for his captivating presence, clear teaching technique and all-around festive, inviting energy. He has traveled throughout the world educating... Read more

YaYa Vargas

32-45

Born in New York City, Yahaira Antonia Vargas, artistically known as Miss YaYa Vargas, is a multifaceted GRAMMY nominated storyteller, of Puerto-Rican and Dominican descent. From touring worldwide as the lead singer of Sergio George’s... Read more

Umar Faraz

20-30

My name is Umar Faraz. I’m an actor, writer, painter, and storyteller. An artist that’s deeply invested in the creative community here in NYC. I took time away from the industry to grow into the... Read more

Andreas Ktorides

18-35

Andreas Ktorides is a trilingual Cypriot actor based in New York City. He graduated from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2020, having also been trained in Shakespeare at the Young Performers Cyprus Group... Read more

Dorothy Dobkowski

45-55

Dorothy Dobkowski is overjoyed to be part of this captivating ensemble. Dorothy is an actor with The Xavier Company touring drama group, a founding member of The Jalm Experience cabaret ensemble and co-hosts "The 'Cantor'-bury... Read more

Patrick Hastie

30-45

Patrick Hastie is a stand-up comedian and actor from Iowa who now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He has toured all over the United States and performed in comedy festivals like the Brooklyn Comedy Festival,... Read more

Siraj Huda

50-60

Born in Orissa, India, Siraj Huda considers himself an accidental actor. He took an unconventional path to his acting career, milking cows in Nepal and teaching ice skating in Dubai on the way. After immigrating... Read more

Laurie Rae Waugh

N/A

Laurie has been working as a theater artist in New York since 1980 and as a director since 2001. Laurie recently received The ATA Award for Best Dramatic Director for Mirrors (2016), as well as... Read more

Emily Olcott

20-45

EMILY OLCOTT is an actor, singer, comedian, and director based in NYC. Select performing credits spanning theater and comedy include James Harvey’s Prime Day (54 Below), The Mysteries (The Flea), Dear Kiko (The Bell House),... Read more

Flavio Romeo

55-65

I've been performing on stage, not including middle or high school, since 1989. In musicals early on and drama and comedy since then. I started an improv troupe in the late 90s, Planet Z. We... Read more

Jahir Borgo-Christian

25-35

Jahir Borgo-Christian (they/them) is an actor that found their home in Brooklyn, NY after a successful career in Pittsburgh, PA's regional theatre scene. While in Pittsburgh they featured in productions like 'The Two Gentlemen of... Read more

Mia Rose

16-28

Mia Rose is an NYC based performer who is excited to take part in this new production! Previously, she has performed in other NY new works at Theater For The New City and the Chappaqua... Read more

Richard R. Barbour

60-70

Director/Co-Author of The Thin White Line Richard has worked as a playwright at The NY Theater Workshop and NY Public Theater and collaborated with actors such as Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sam Rockwell, and other notable... Read more

Kweson O Abrams

19

I am a college student majoring in Vocal performance and I have been singing for my whole life. 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

Danielle Meola Valencia

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

Kaleb Purswell

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

Ryan Bronston

18-25

Ryan Bronston is thrilled to make his NY Theater Festival debut. He recently performed in Non-Disclosure at the Fresh Fruit Festival (Fenway Cooper), American Idiot at BrooklynONE (Tunny), and Ethan Carlson and Cassidy Layton's Goliath... Read more

Emily Carlson

20

Emily Carlson is a student at Agnes Scott College who is currently perusing her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations with a minor in Music. As a now rising senior, her time at Agnes Scott has... Read more

Chris Pollard

28-45

I’m a West Indian American actor born and raised in New York City. I decided to pursue an MFA through The Actors Studio Drama School, although my mother would rather me become successful in marketing/finance.... Read more

Nneoma Ogbonna

16-24

Theater credits include Sixty Nine Seventy (Naomi) at the NY Theater Festival and Ain’t Gonna B EZ (Atiya) with Open Hydrant Theater. Training includes Upright Citizens Brigade (Improv), T. Schreiber Studio (On Camera: Intermediate/Advanced, On... Read more

Mika Umemura

17-29

Mika Umemura (they/them) (Madame) Norwalk, CA native. UCI '24. Ecstatic to be making their NYC debut in Carmilla!! Nat’l Tour: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. Regional: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Little... Read more

Bridget Lynn

15-25

Bridget Lynn (#4) (she/her) is a graduate of NYU Tisch's New Studio on Broadway. She has been featured at the New York Theatre Festival in Beans and Rice, a full-length play by Jad Jacobs. Other... 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

Will Paddock

28

Will is excited to be working on Carmilla! Will has also performed in the world premieres of Peace and Love in Brooklyn at the Origins 1st Irish Festival, Mayo with the Crane Opera Ensemble, and... Read more

Kat Shaw

20s-30s

Kat Shaw is an intimacy director, actor, and podcast co-host. As an intimacy director Kat prides herself on her ability to give creatives the tools they need to advocate for themselves in any room they... 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

Rebecca Aparicio

-

REBECCA APARICIO (she/ella) is a Cuban American, New York-based, bilingual director and writer of new work rooted in social and human justice. Recent directing includes the world premieres: Las Borinqueñas by Nelson Diaz-Marcano (Ensemble Studio... Read more

Gerry Glennon

35 to 60

Gerry Glennon is an Irish Actress from Nenagh Co. Tipperary She moved to New York in 1983 to follow her dreams She studied acting at HB Studio with the late great William Hickey who she... Read more

Hope Easterbrook

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

Justin Gallagher

24-31

Justin Gallagher is a director, singer, and actor currently residing in New York City. In 2018 he directed Irwin Nayman's FAMILY DYNAMICS at the New York Theater Festival which was nominated for Best Play and... Read more

Celia Stafford

18-35

Celia Stafford is a 19 year old native New Yorker, and is thrilled to be involved in this production. She is currently pursuing a degree in Musical Theater at Shenandoah Conservatory, and has been passionate... Read more

B.B. Arter

35-65

Bahar "BB" Arter is an international actor, director, and writer who had been living in NYC for the last 33 years. She has been seen in multiple TV shows, films, commercials and plays. She also... Read more

Penina Debra Scher

50 to 65

Theater: An Evening of Heiner Mueller, Art (Yvan), The Music Man (Jacey Squires, Quartet), Picnic on the Battlefield, The Madwoman of Chaillot. Opera/Operetta: Le Nozze di Figaro (Cherubino), La Cenerentola (Thisbe), The Old Maid and... Read more

Zach Dalton

20-35

Zach Dalton comes from Richmond, Virginia with plenty of acting experiences. He studied at Roanoke College while obtaining a degree in Creative Writing. He has taken classes with a variety of teachers and works to... Read more

Ezriel Kornel

60

Ezriel has greatly enjoyed performing in several off-off Broadway shows Including as Ganesh in Terrence McNally's, A Perfect Ganesh, and the psychiatrist in Tom Kampinski's Duet for One. Ezriel has also been a producer of... Read more

Yodelle Tan

16-30

Yodelle Tan is a recent graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. She most recently did the play “The Monroe Doctrine” in Baltimore, MD where she played Abby. Other credits include Judy from... Read more

Theodore Phillips

35-49

41, 6’3”, 215 - light brown hair and pale blue eyes. 5 years of study at HB Studio. Lifelong New Yorker, film/state/screen experience. Read more

James DuMont

N/A

A KISS LIKE NO OTHER Director James DuMont Bio: James DuMont is an Actor/Producer/Self Tape Specialist & now Director, as “A Kiss Like No Other” is his Directorial Debut. Mr. DuMont has amassed over 160+... Read more

Davis Lennon Clark

16-30

Davis Lennon Clark (he/him) is originally from New Hampshire and has been based in New York City for the past four years. Recent credits include The Brunch at NY Theater Festival (Anthony). During that time... Read more

Sarah Durham

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

Sandra Bilu

38-55

Ms. Sandra Bilu is a SAG and AEA actor who performs in film, television, commercial, print, and theatre productions. Most of her work can be found on IMDb, the most recent being a production called... Read more

Cassidy Grady

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

Daniel Townsend

26-40

In his music, Daniel Townsend explores the dynamic between improvisation and composition, allowing performers to make creative decisions as they progress through the piece. While the initial notation is precise, it often transitions into graphic... 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

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

David F.M. Vaughn

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

Peter Rini

40-50

Broadway: Neil Simon’s Proposals (Joe Mantello), A View from the Bridge (Michael Mayer,) The Price, (Terry Kinney,) Tartuffe: Born Again, (David Saint). 1st National Tour of South Pacific (Bartlett Sher). Film credits include Sleepers, (Barry... Read more

Bianca Lopez

23-35

"The Theater”, an expression upon which demands souls to delve into depth of spirit. To remain a perpetual student of life is what propels, Bianca Lopez, in her allegiance to theater. From an early age,... Read more

Brighton Valor Horan

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

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

Stacey Manos

20-30

Stacey Manos is thrilled and honored to debut her original play, Unsung Morning, at New York Theatre Festival! Born and raised in Redondo Beach, California, she graduated from University of California, Irvine with a BA... Read more

Sarah Morse

20-30

Sarah Morse is a Brooklyn based director hailing from San Francisco. They love all things queer, campy, and hodgepodge’d. Previous directing credits: Hir by Taylor Mac, Home Free! by Lanford Wilson, and Machete Mary, winner... Read more

Arianne Davidow

18-33

Buffalo-born and NYC-based, select credits include: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Marguerite), Kinky Boots (Nicola) The Wild Party (Queenie), The Producers (Ulla), Nine (Claudia), Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne), Mamma Mia! (Sophie), Lady Windermere’s Fan (Lady Windermere), and... Read more

Gavin Bermingham

25

I am a cowboy at the Wild West City amusement park in Netcong, NJ. I can ride, shoot, and rope (at a novice level). I’ve also performed in numerous community theater projects over the years,... Read more

Felix Mundy-Mancino

18-24

Felix Mundy-Mancino is a rising junior ('27) at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. While focusing mainly on his anthropology major and religion minor, he has found a niche in the drama scene as well. He... Read more

Vivian Ortiz

28-45

Vivian Ortiz is an American actress whose most recent role was as Chona in “A Real B”, a play about women gathering in celebration and sorrow. She was also in "A Sketch of New York",... Read more

Isabelle Wood

16-28

Hi! My name is Isabelle Wood, and I am an actor based in NYC. I studied acting at AMDA, and since then, I've had the good fortune of being a part of multiple productions in... Read more

Gerard DeBenedetto

45-65

I'm a NYC native, but spent many years overseas. Those experiences, along with professional training influence my acting. Before beginning this journey, I had a 25 year career in investment management. Read more

PJ Johnnie

23-30

PJ Johnnie Jr. is an accomplished NYC-based multi-hyphenate storyteller and curator from Louisiana. He boasts an extensive resume, including roles Associate Director on the 6-time Tony-nominated Broadway production "Ain't No Mo'" and the world premiere... 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

Brian Leahy Doyle

BRIAN LEAHY DOYLE (Playwright/Director) received an MFA in Theatre from the University of Utah. Notable playwriting credits: And We Danced (KNOW Theatre); Telepathy, Starry Starry Night, Dining for One, Want to Hold Your Hand, Still... Read more

Rachel Muñoz

10-27

Hailing from all corners of the US this military brat is finally making roots in New York City. Rachel is represented by FSE Talent and a graduate of the Viterbo Conservatory. Credits include: Ali in... 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

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

Hailey Mogul

14-24

Hailey Mogul is a New York City based actress, who is originally from San Francisco (born and raised!). She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of California, Irvine. In December 2023, she... Read more

Max Feldman

25-39

Max Feldman is an improviser and musician living in Brooklyn. He performs regularly at the Broadway Comedy Club, Magnet Theater, Caveat, and BCC. Sound design credits include Heartbeat Opera and A.P.E. Ltd. Gallery. He works... Read more

Jeremiah Rosado

16-29

Jeremiah Rosado is a recent graduate of Kean University with his BFA in Theatre Performance (Musical Theatre). His credits include The Polar Express: Train Ride (Know-It-All #1), Once on This Island (Agwe / u/s Daniel),... Read more

Lizzie Buller

16-25

LIZZIE BULLER is thrilled to be back with this cast and creative team. TV: Gossip Girl (HBO Max), FILM: Everything Goes Dark (Layla), Happy Birthday, Margot (Margot). Select theatre credits include Cabaret (Fraulein Kost), Mary... Read more

Leo Diaz

15-24

Leo Diaz (they/them) is really a playwright, and reluctantly an actor. Their recent acting projects include Lot's Wife by Rain Rainwater and Dance Dance Dance Dance by Milo O'Connell at The New School. They're here... Read more

Charles "Chad" Luetje

16-40

Originally from the Kansas City area, Charles "Chad" Luetje did what all Midwesterners fear most: he left the Midwest. In 2022, he moved to New York in order to attend CAP21 and pursue a Bachelor... 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

Megan Davis

28-42

Megan Davis is an actress and poet, most known to audiences world-wide from her recent portrayal of Amber Heard in the Fox movie “Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial.” She has also been seen on TV... Read more

Martin Challinor

30s - 40s

Martin Challinor is a New York City based, award winning, screen and theatre actor. Originally from the UK, he has trained in leading drama schools in London, New York and LA. Most recently, Martin had... Read more

Xander Jackson

25 - 45

Xander Jackson is an on camera & stage actor, writer, & director. He has humble beginnings within the entertainment industry studying with the Barrow Group starting in 2019 and continues to work within the institution... Read more

Bryna Kearney

35 - 45

Bryna Kearney is an NYC based actor, director, and singer/songwriter with formal training in theatre, dance, and voice at Phillips Academy Andover, NYU Tisch ETW, and BU Tanglewood Institute (to name a few…). Her professional... Read more

Rachel Brudner

18-30

Rachel Brudner (she/her) - Rachel is thrilled to bring this piece to life and loves being part of new works! Recent performances include Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Playhouse on Park), The Emancipation... Read more

Ms. D.

35 - 60

Ms. D is an Actor, Playwright and one of the Directors for "The Family Gathering." She has performed as Bessie in "The Bare Chicken" at the Polaris. With the Crystal Image Performing Arts Productions she... Read more

Norlette 'xyna' Nichols

20-37

Norlette “Lu Nikx” Nichols, named playfully after the moon is a recording artist, songwriter, dancer, actress, and model hailing from Brooklyn, NY. She is very passionate about the performing arts. She is a Pop/R&B/Dancehall artist,... Read more

Kristina Sutton

16-30

Kristina Sutton is based in NYC and a United States Air Force Veteran. Actor, Singer, Dancer. Thank you for taking time to read this and please contact me via email or Actors Access. Read more

Nico Torrez

Nico Torrez (they/them) considers themselves to be a multi-hyphenate artist, with credits and interest spanning across directing, dramaturgy, producing, management, and so on. In 2020, they were co-founder and Artistic Director of Virtual Theatre Collaboration,... Read more

Carole Boniece

43-65

Carole Boniece has performed in many off-Broadway plays by new and emerging playwrights and in the works of classical authors including Shakespeare. She has also appeared in several independent films. She studied at Actors Movement... Read more

Mary Lawrence Ware

19

Mary Lawrence Ware is a First-Year at Columbia University studying Comparative Literature. She has received awards in local and national writing competitions and has been published in various magazines and journals. This is her first... Read more

Garrett Prejean

N/A

A KISS LIKE NO OTHER MICHAEL Garrett Prejean was born In North Baton Rouge, LA. A graduate of Northwestern State University, Graduate of The Conservatory Program & Acting Program at The Second City Training Center... Read more

Alex Sanon

45-50

Alex Sanon is a Television and Film Actor, a Print Model. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Alex got his first supporting role on his very first acting audition to portray Rev. Ernest on "Running on Water"... Read more

Derek Donnellan

17-27

Derek is originally from Boise Idaho, having moved to New York City in 2024. He has been studying acting for over a decade, falling in love with the work at 12 years old after playing... 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

Miclo Cuauhtémoc González

18-38

Miclo Cuauhtémoc González (He/They) is an NYC based theatre artist from Chicago, IL. After learning from a young age how much he loved to perform, Miclo set off and performed as much as he could.... 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

Jonathan Cronin

18-28

Jonathan Cronin is an up and coming New England born actor excited to make his New York stage debut. Since graduating from AMDA’s Studio Acting Program in 2022, he has done a plethora of short... 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

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

Camila V. Romero

16-28

Camila V. Romero is a Cuban-American actress, singer, and dancer. This Miami native has been performing since she could walk. Starting dance classes as early as 4, she still remembers the glittering costumes and routines... 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

Shane Taylor

Mid teens - Mid 20s

Shane Taylor (He/They) is a rising sophomore at Nazareth College, where he is part of the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous credits include The 25th Annual… (Leaf Coneybear), Assassins (Leon Czolgosz), and this fall he’ll... Read more

Chris Hahn

37-47

This June I have a supporting role in the New York Theatre Festival production: Goldberg’s Kaddish. In the six months prior I worked on five films with NYC filmmakers from NYU Tisch, Columbia, and Brooklyn... 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

Akil DuPont

40+

Through the course of his career as a storyteller in theatre and film, Akil DuPont has earned 31 awards in 44 film festivals including 2 Student Emmys! His films have played in over 60 countries... Read more

Daniely Martins

19-32

Born and raised in Brazil, Daniely has always had a passion for moving people through words and a need for physical expression. Her pull for discoveries brought her to live in Portugal, Germany and France,... 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

Caren Skibell

35-55

Howdy, I’m based in NYC and am a native Texan and graduate of Northwestern University, The Second City Conservatory (Chicago), and The New School for Drama. 🎭 I’ve always been drawn to dark comedy and... Read more

Julia Ordway

18-25

Julia Ordway is currently a third year drama student at NYU Tisch. Originally from Maine, she loves nature just as much as the city. Past performances include Bid (The Tank), Dinner With the Headmistress (The... Read more

Collin McConnell

32-42

Collin is thrilled to be working with this fabulous team! Off-Broadway: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Malvolio, Twelfth Night (Classical Theatre of Harlem). Regional: The Lehman Trilogy (The Phoenix Theatre Company). Other select NY credits: Henry... Read more

Glory Kadigan

100-117

Glory Kadigan (Director) is an accomplished director with a strong presence in both U.S. and international theater. Her credits include the Helen Hayes-nominated Vivian’s Music 1969 at 59E59, following a successful Edinburgh Fringe run and... Read more

Derek Denckla

20-50

Derek Denckla is the co-writer of the script for Corona Crazy: The Musical and co-owner of Hey Ho Let’s Go Productions, founded with composer and co-writer, Benjamin Hey! Denckla is an award-winning published poet and... Read more

Ali Lebow

25-35

Ali Lebow is a native New Yorker who lives in Boerum Hill. This play is Ali's return to acting after a hiatus and she is grateful to be a part of this production and leaning... Read more

Mungo Alexander

18-30

Mungo is a multidisciplinary artist and theatre maker about town, whether it be puppeteering for the Very Hungry Caterpillar, performing Shakespeare, or even working backstage as a stage hand and scenic carpenter. Read more

Eve Bronsink

20

Eve Bronsink (she/her) just finished her Sophomore year at Loyola University New Orleans majoring in popular and commercial music. Eve’s passion in music has always been heavily influenced by theater - her latest EP is... 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

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

andy prosky

old as dirt

Andy is an actor and a enthusiastic guitar and bass player. He enjoys spending his time off in Cape May Point. Read more

Isabelle Garbani

45-65

Isabelle Garbani is an artist and performer based in Brooklyn NY, with an MFA in sculpture from the New York Academy of Art. After years of making community-engaged public installations, she has recently returned to... Read more

Zen Dot

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

Donovan Counts

16-25

Donovan Counts is a NYC/St. Louis based actor. He graduated from AMDA in 2023. In 2025 he has performed a one man show in the Chain Winter One Act Festival, as well as being in... Read more

Jenny Lin

18-25

Jenny Lin is honored to be playing the role of Nurse in Waiting Room, her first play. She initially studied nutrition at New York University and became a Registered Dietitian in 2023. Since then, she... Read more

Sam Chu

16 to 28

(She/they) is a '24 graduate of NYU Tisch Drama. Recent roles include: Alice in Alice By Heart, Dunn in Men on Boats, and G in Sanctuary City. Sam is excited to be a part of... Read more

Meena Venkat

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

Fati

15-19

I'm a college student who loves the stage, lights, drama and cameras. I've been acting since I was 9, my first play being The Lion King. Read more

Lauren Komer

23-38

Lauren Komer (Stage Manager & Assistant. Director, Soirée at Walter Benjamin’s, Winterfest, 2023): Lauren is an emerging director and designer for theater and film based in New York. A majority of her work explores the... Read more

Kerry Kebrina

20-35

Kerry Kebrina is a Jamaican-born American artist and actress. With her roots in music, she is no stranger to the art of storytelling. Starting in the modeling industry at an early age, while writing music,... Read more

Anna Kaliuzhnaia

25-35

Anna is a New York based actor working in both film and theatre. Her love for story telling began in a Russian Village, where she first took the stage at age five, encouraged by her... Read more

Logan Clingan

20-30

Logan Clingan (they/them) plays Riley and is so excited for this production and to share this queer story with this city. Recent Credits include both parts of Angels in America (Prior Walter), Twelfth Night (Antonio),... Read more

Aubrey Rose

12 - 15

Aubrey Rose is a 13-year-old actor and singer from Connecticut. She has a background in musical theater, having performed live theater since the age of 5 years old. Notable performances include regional productions of A... Read more

Josh Bloom

25-35

Josh is a native NYer (Manhattan born, Westchester raised) who, like so many others, fell in love with acting at a young age. But he did it at Shakespeare camp because he has always been... Read more

David William Frey

25–30 years old

David W. Frey is a filmmaker, producer, and creative leader working at the intersection of film and theater storytelling. With practical experience as a 1st Assistant Director, Producer, and Production Manager, David has overseen projects... Read more

Yule Donald

50-60

Yule Donald is an American actor and musician from Detroit whose career has spanned four continents. He began performing at age six and initially focused on music, which led to international stages in Australia, Spain,... Read more

Sean Logan

30-40

Sean Logan is pretty quiet, reserved, and maybe even a bit shy. This seems quite the opposite of the sexually open, power broker, and outspoken character of Peter, which he will play. Sean studied acting... Read more

Enette Fremont

27

Enette Fremont is a New York City based Theater, Film, and Television actor. She was born in West Palm Beach, FL to Haitian parents. Enette studied acting at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic arts,... Read more

Travis Charron

20s-30s

Travis Charron has been an actor for around ten years. He has graduated from MiraCosta, Utah State University with a BFA, and most recently from Atlantic Acting School. Travis has been featured on film, TV,... Read more

McKenna Dixon

15-25

McKenna Dixon (she/her) is an actor hailing from Los Angeles, California, currently based in New York City. She studies Theatre Performance at Fordham University and has particularly enjoyed immersing herself in Latinx narratives and heightened... Read more

Merville King

20 - 24

Merville King (Tommie) is an up-and-coming actor based in New York City. Born and raised in Harlem he looks to make his family and community proud. Educated at Lehman College in the Bronx, he has... Read more

Catherine Andy

31-38

Catherine is a stage and screen actress. She was born in the Dominican Republic and spent her early childhood between her hometown of Santo Domingo, and San Francisco, California, where she began performing and training... Read more

Tony Macht

22-40

Gershom Scholem in Soirée at Walter Benjamin's (Winterfest, 2023). Off Broadway: Malvolio (Classical Theater of Harlem), The Sasquatch Rituals (The Kitchen), The Shadow of the Gunman (NYU Grad Acting), A Streetcar Named Desire (Mister Rogers).... Read more

Annika Beth

17-27

Annika Beth (they/them) is a New York based artist/performer and could not be more excited about joining Showpeople for the show-stopping piece To the Fairest! Some favorite credits include Judy Turner (A Chorus Line), Heather... Read more

Taurean Parker

25-35

31yr old actor, model, dancer, writer, motivational speaker, and activist. Taurean Parker (Jay) made his theater debut in Hoyt St at the Teatro Latea. Taurean, graduate of CAU (Clark Atlanta University), received his BA in... Read more

Clara Downey

8-13

Clara Downey is a vibrant young actor, with a passion for musical theater. She began her musical education at age five with piano lessons, and has expanded her skillset with theater and voice lessons. She... Read more

Lauren Weinberg

22-45

Lauren Weinberg is an NYC based actor, singer, dancer, commercial & voiceover artist. She has performed as Adelaide in both the National Tour of Guys & Dolls and Olney Theatre Center's production, where she received a Helen Hayes Nomination. Other... 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

Neil Friedlander

25-35

Neil is a multi-disciplinary artist interested in healing. After completing a two-year Meisner conservatory program in Brooklyn, he appeared in a number of small theatrical productions, and in the past year has been focused on... Read more

Christian Harward

25-40

Christian Harward, an alumnus of NYU Steinhardt, has worked professionally in New York City, across the United States, and internationally for the past ten years. Notable performance credits include Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls... Read more

Tony Lemus

16 to 30

(he/him) is a NYC based artist. Recent credits include: Reefer Madness, Working, Night of the Living Dead, and Our Town. Education: Stella Adler Summer Conservatory ; BFA George Mason University. Much love to this team... Read more

Sean Michael Wells

30-45

Sean Michael Wells is excited to make his New York Theater Festival debut, performing as Nicholas Richards and Nicolas Dubois in Eboné. Sean is a theater and film actor based in New York City. He... Read more

Christina Liberus

20's

Christina Liberus has been acting since high school at the Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts and received further training from Epic Theater Ensemble through which, was able to create and perform a solo... Read more

Ada-Victoria Israel

15-21

My name is Ada-Victoria Israel (she/her). A senior at purchase college in the Theatre Performance program. I am an actor, singer songwriter, and Sing Harlem choir member. Theatre and singing have always been my passion... Read more

Kayla Green

28-40

Kayla Green is a NYC based actor, singer, and voice teacher. She hold her BA in vocal music performance specializing in Musical Theatre, and trained in the Meisner Technique by Charlie Sandlan at Maggie Flanigan... Read more

Alyssa Krompier

30s

Alyssa Krompier's professional work in theater spans both onstage and behind the scenes. After taking some time off to work on her craft and hit personal milestones, she is excited to return to the stage. Read more

Sharon Posada

50-60

Sharon has spent many years performing in local and regional theaters. Favorite roles include, “Rumors” - Claire, “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” - Boo, “Table Manners” - Sarah, “The Odd Couple” - Florence Unger, “Our... 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

Andrew Medeiros

25-35

Andrew Medeiros is a playwright and actor born in Providence Rhode Island. Andrew's play Scotch & A Snowstorm is part of the NY Theatre Festival Winter Session 2023. Andrew is currently on freelance representation contract... Read more

Conner Reddan

25-35

Conner is a New York-based actor, writer, and visual artist. He began his career working in film and television production and post-production before training as an actor at a variety of reputed NYC studios. He... Read more

Emily Cummings

15-27

Emily Cummings is an actor who recently relocated to New York from California, where she most recently performed with Marin Shakespeare Company in the 2024 production of The Comedy of Errors. Emily graduated from Pomona... 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

Luke Pearlberg

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

Damon Evans

24-30

Damon Evans is a Black, Boricua from New York City. In his downtime, he loves spending time reading comics, watching anime and playing video games. Otherwise he is performing as New York City’s premiere bearded... Read more

Dylan Ireland

20-50

Dylan Ireland is thrilled to join the NYTF. Ireland recently received his MFA in Acting from Case Western Reserve University before moving to New York. Last year Ireland earned his first TV credit for Investigation... Read more

Aishat Jalloh

17-31

Aishat Jalloh is an actor, singer and writer, raised in Nigeria and NYC. She got her BA at Columbia University and is pursuing her MFA at Stony Brook University. She has appeared in several short... Read more

Caroline Feduccia

20-50

Caroline is beyond excited to make her NYTF debut in "Corona Crazy." She graduated with her BFA in Acting from SCAD in 2024 and made the big move to New York last year! Her past... Read more

Sabrina Carlier

17-28

Sabrina Carlier is an actor, director, and theatrical multi-hyphenate. Whether on stage or screen, she commits to observing the world, discovering the universalities of life, and sharing authentic stories with audiences. Throughout any process, Sabrina... Read more

Michael Ricciardone

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

Ammunikee Gomez

20-30

Ammunikee is an actor with a rich Caribbean heritage. He started acting in 2008, where he wrote his first scene about the major issues at his high school. This influenced the school to start a... Read more

Marquese Evans

20's

Marquese Evans, graduate from Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts, is an all rounder who started her career as a performer from her middle school age where she debuted at the Joyce Theater as... Read more

Gia Sood

15-25

Gia Sood (She/Her) is a South-Asian actress based in NYC, and currently in her third year at Fordham University getting her BA in Theatre Performance. Her recent theatrical credits include: MACHINAL (Telephone Girl), HOROSCOPE (Charlie),... Read more

Alexa Robbins

24-30

Hi! I'm Alexa. I was born and raised in Ypsilanti Michigan, on a small farm with a family I adore. The youngest of four, I spent my childhood looking up to my older sister who... Read more

Nick Shanman

18-35

Nick Shanman is a writer and director based in NYC. His sketches have been featured in the Austin Comedy Film Festival, The NYC Comedy Film Festival, Philly Sketchfest, and his latest short script Reservatory won... Read more

Andrew Caira

17-25

Andrew (he/him) is a NYC-based actor and musician. Other credits include Saw: The Parody Musical (Gordon/Zepp Swing), The Atlantic City Blues Brothers (Jake), The Importance of Being Earnestly LGBTQ+ (Algy US), and Our Town (George).... Read more

Calli Medley

18-30

Calli Medley is an actor, singer/songwriter, musician and dancer. Recent credits: ELSA WERTMAN/MINVERA JONES, The Hill:...Spoon River; MORGAN, The Wayward Women; LUCI, Wish Mirage; and ANTONIA, The Country Play. Proud Alumni of the William Esper... 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

Ian Barbour

45-55

Ian Barbour is a creative media professional whose career spans theater, film, television and journalism. Ian is proud to once again rejoin his family in bringing another story to life for the stage. Read more

Alex Vara

25-40

Alex Vara is an actor, writer, producer, and public speaking teacher. She studies acting at HB Studios and has an MFA in fiction and nonfiction from The New School. Alex hosts the monthly reading series... Read more

Peter Del Re

20s

Born and raised in New York City, Peter just recently graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a double BA in Directing & Film Studies. Previously, he's directed an excerpted production of Jennifer Haley's "Neighborhood 3:... Read more

Grayce Toon

15-30

Grayce Toon is an actress based in Brooklyn, NY with roots in Mayfield, KY. She runs (almost) everyday and is growing a mango tree in her apartment. You can hear her in “Auction House”, which... Read more

Cami Taleisnik

25-35

Cami Taleisnik is an Argentinian performer currently playing Carla in 'In The Heights' at Bristol Riverside Theatre. Recent credits include ‘The Return Of Eva Perón’ (Isabel Perón, u/s Eva Perón - GALA theater), National Tour... Read more

Bhumika Jain

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

Spencer Meade

30-45Spencer Meade is a stand up, comedy writer, and performer based in Brooklyn, NY. He’s trained in improvisation, sketch, and characters at The Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City, and The Annoyance. They created, produce, and serve as head writer for Queer Window (NY Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest), an all-LGBTQIA+ sketch show, and are a contributor to The Onion.

Spencer Meade is a stand up, comedy writer, and performer based in Brooklyn, NY. He’s trained in improvisation, sketch, and characters at The Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City, and The Annoyance. They created, produce, and... Read more

Hunter Anderson

25-35

Hunter Anderson (they/them) (Alien 3) is a New York City-based creative with experience in lighting, costume, and scenic design, direction, performance, stage management, and education. Off Broadway credits: Drunk Shakespeare NYC (SM) and “Candace Getanyworse”... Read more

Małgorzata (Gosia) Jasiniak

18-25

Malgorzata (Gosia) Jasiniak (they/he) is a multi-disciplinary artist from Poland. Recently graduated from The New School with BFA degree, Gosia’s most recent credits include The Little Victory Theater production of Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), The... Read more

Sebastian Trevino

27-37

Mexicolombian performer originally from Monterrey, Mexico and based in New York City. He is a Tec de Mty communications major and musical theatre AMDA alumni. US credits: Kowalski (The Duke, Off Bway), Parrots At The... Read more

Rey Chetty

25-40

Rey Chetty is an actor, writer, and director who has worked across several mediums including film, TV, and streaming media throughout his career. He is excited to make his theater acting debut with the “Thin... Read more

Nicole Colbert

50

Nicole Colbert is a director/choreographer, performer, writer and educator. Her dance/theatre work ranges from experimental dance to re-iminagined works of classical drama, utilizing a physical vocabulary that fuses contemporary, modern, jazz and ballet with elements... Read more

Jackson Pavlik

20s-30s

Jackson Pavlik is an artist from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. His credits include work with PCLO & Penn State Centre State. He has directed films(Close That Box, Larger Than Life), released music (his second album Blue Boy... Read more

Julia Zoratto

20s-30s

Born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, I found community, passion and myself in the vibrant theatre scene I call home. I started acting in first grade and never looked back. Theatre informed who I grew... Read more

Zinc Tong

Zinc Tong is a stage director, writer, and ensemble deviser, who seeks to use storytelling to raise awareness of social justice, and improve social and emotional wellbeing for QTBIPOC+ and Neurodivergent communities. In storytelling, they’re... Read more

Zoé Zifer

16-30

Zoé Zifer (Director) is an actress, producer, director, and lover of multidisciplinary art. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut and is currently a Production Apprentice at The Apollo. Across mediums, she focuses on intersectional work... Read more

Jabari Davis

16-35

Jabari is an actor, writer and creative, based in NYC with a passion for truth in storytelling. Previous collaborations include Columbia University, Theatre 20/20, Rivers Edges Theater Company, Baltimore Theatre Project and previously with the... Read more

Alice Camarota

NA

Alice Camarota is an NYC based director and has directed over 100 shows in NYC including The Laramie Project, Midsummer Nights Dream, And Then There Were None, and Little Women. She was the resident director... Read more

CLARISSA THIBEAUX

30-40

Clarissa Thibeaux is an NYC based actress known for her work in theater, television and film. Recently, Thibeaux starred in Michael Shannon's production of Revolution at The Flea theatre. Somnium, a film in which Thibeaux... Read more

Tara Nicole Murphy

30-45

Tara Nicole has always had a passion for singing, dancing and performing. At the age of two, her mother had to chase her down the aisle of church so she wouldn’t join the children’s choir... Read more

Larry Reina

50 - 75

Larry Reina (Michael in "And We Danced", Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Festival) last appeared at the NY Theater Festival in the December 2023 production of The Pause, by Alex Story. He also has had the good fortune... Read more

Bridget McJohn

20s-30s

Bridget McJohn (Betsy) is thrilled to be part of this wonderful production! Originally from Chicago, she studied performance at the Music Institute of Chicago, Bryn Mawr College, and Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She was... Read more

Arwen Saenz

16-23

Arwen Saenz is a young Latina artist who has been an aspiring dancer and actress since a young age. She started out dancing at Ballet Hispánico in NYC and is now a BA Acting student... Read more

Jenny Rich

18-28

Jenny (she/her) is an actor based in New York City. She is a Hudson Valley native, and a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College. She recently could be seen in the new horror comedy musical Psycho... Read more

Tiffany Browne-Tavarez

37-47

Originally from Virginia, Tiffany moved to New York City in 2005 to wholeheartedly pursue a career in acting. She has worked in several productions since then including plays, independent films, true crime reenactment series, and... 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

amy werbeloff

17-25

Amy Werbeloff is a New York City based actor, singer and dancer originally born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. Amy moved to New York in the fall of 2019 to study musical theatre at The... 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

Kassandra Cruz

19-39

Kassandra Cruz is of fiery Venezuelan blood with a vivacious New Yorker heartbeat. She was raised in Queens and received a BFA in Dance from Fordham/Ailey University. She has performed on stages nationally and internationally... Read more

Ana Joh

40 to 75

Ana is a retired social worker. She attends the Brooklyn Public Library's Theater Workshop and new York Public Library's Theater Studies where she's renewed her love of theater and desire to act. She has performed... Read more

Fiona Robberson

20-40

Fiona Robberson is an AEA actor from Dallas, TX. She can be seen as Genevieve in the upcoming world premiere of Three Texas Women by Matthew C. Mills, presented at Teatro Latea with the NY... Read more

Kathy Files DiBiasi

40 - 50

Kathy Files DiBiasi, born and raised in Pennsylvania, has performed with several theater companies in Westchester County and NYC. She has a regular acting gig at the beautiful Armour Stiner Octagon House in Irvington, NY.... Read more

Melina Walko

16-28

MELINA WALKO just graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with her B.F.A in musical theatre this past spring. She is thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with such a great cast and team on... Read more

Gabrielle Cody

16-29

Gabrielle Cody is a New York based actor and writer working across theater, film and new media mediums. She began training at the age of fourteen for stage and soon fell in love with on-camera... Read more

Jeff Prewitt

30-40

Jeff Prewitt is an actor based in NYC. Hailing from Houston, TX, he studied at Ole Miss where he received a BFA in Theatre Arts. He was most recently seen on stage at the New... Read more

Broderik Finken

16-25

Broderik Finken (Newsmax, Harry) is very excited to be apart of I Don't Wanna Be Here, and to be performing in his first theatre festival. Broderik is currently enrolled at NYU in the Tisch School... Read more

Josh Greenfield

55-60

Josh Greenfeld is the author of "My Greatest Treasure: A Short Play." He also plays the sole role in this one-man show. Read more

KAMARIA VAUGHN

20

While breaking barriers everyday Kamaria plans to continue to provide opportunities and a safe environment for our community. She is currently working on some new initiatives and bringing new diverse events to keep the legacy... 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

Janine Hartmann

20-50

Janine Hartmann is a Guyanese American actress, dancer and singer born in Brooklyn, NY. Her TV/Film credits include High Maintenance, Law & Order SVU, Ballad of a Hustler, Lock Down Love and Friends of Sophia.... Read more

Lauren Nathens

18-25

Lauren Nathens is an actor, singer, and dancer based in New York, finishing her BFA at NYU Tisch alongside a minor in politics! Her recent stage credits include Joy in Cinderella and Judy Boone in... Read more

Wes Ehle

20-35

WES EHLE is a NYC-based actor and writer. His previous credits include "Tina Morgue" (Clay/Playwright) in the New York Theatre Festival, "Mary Poppins" (Bert), "Method" (Eric), "Bad Ghost" (Paul), "Ellipsis...or the Secret Supposed Life of... Read more

Melissa Parker Caron

30-45Melissa Parker Caron is an Asian-mixed race performer and creator with a passion for storytelling in all its forms. She began her artistic journey as a touring musician with the Orlando, FL indie-rock band History before redirecting her attention to acting and improv in New York City. Melissa performed improv theater on house teams at The Armory Comedy, and with indie teams TOWELS! and RSVP. She co-hosted The Shout Hooray! Show, a lively variety show for babies & toddlers. She also wrote and performed her own one-woman show Dorothy in Wonderland (a heartfelt exploration of adulthood, miscarriage, and self-worth) at The PIT's annual SOLOCOM festival in 2017. A graduate of The Barrow Group’s Professional Acting Conservatory, Melissa continues to pursue her craft across theater, voiceover, and musical improv. She performs regularly in Redshirts: the all-women Star Trek themed musical improv troupe, and can be seen improvising on stage with her little family in KidProv, a show for kids by kids and their improviser grownups. Known for her creativity and authenticity, she brings depth and humor to every project she undertakes. Melissa currently resides in Brooklyn, where she balances her creative pursuits with her love for crafting, family life, and a good cup of coffee.

Melissa Parker Caron is an Asian-mixed race performer and creator with a passion for storytelling in all its forms. She began her artistic journey as a touring musician with the Orlando, FL indie-rock band History... Read more

Antoinette Gelmont

50-70

Antoinette Gelmont is a NY based actor/dancer who has appeared in many television shows and series including THE MISSING, GODFATHER OF HARLEM, and LAW AND ORDER. Movie credits include the soon to be released horror... Read more

June Schreiber_Junie Moon

55-65

June Schreiber, also known as Junie Moon, has been captivating audiences since the age of six. From originating the role of Paige in “Belles” at the 13th Street Repertory to shining in the off-Broadway production... Read more

Rick Masley

50-80

Rick was a blues and 50’s and 60’s R&B singer for many years in NYC. He did shows across the country. The highlight was opening for and backing Chuck Berry in Virginia Beach in the... Read more

Caitlyn Schmidt

18-30

Caitlyn Schmidt is a Brooklyn-born and raised performer. She received her undergraduate degree from SUNY New Paltz in 2022 and went on to earn her Master of Science from New York University in 2024. Caitlyn... Read more

Barry Spatz

36

Barry Spatz is a local pianist / musical director who has his bachelor’s degree in music from Rutgers University and master’s degree from New Jersey City University. He is currently an accompanist at Montclair State... Read more

Jessi Bushman

20s

Jessi is a New York City–based producer and stage manager. She is grateful to collaborate with Trevor P. Bourland, Jeremy DeRois, and the extraordinary cast of Carmilla, whose artistry and passion make this work possible.... Read more

Jaymz Nylon

45-54

Jaymz is a Model/Actor/Voice Actor Known in electronic music as God Father of Afro Tech, Jaymz Nylon is a pioneering Label owner, DJ, and Producer. Read more

Ris Ayerst

18-30

Ris (she/her) is a New York based Actor and Director. She is thrilled to be participating in the New York Theatre Festival for a second season and getting to work with such an incredible team.... Read more

LIAM HARRINGTON

20-35

Liam is an Brooklyn-based actor who has trained with The Barrow Group and The Theatre Lab in Washington, D.C. He has appeared in several independent and student short films and makes his second appearance on-stage... Read more

Monica Joy Cancian

25

Monica Cancian is a biracial playwright born and raised in New York City. She loves writing plays that have to do themes with the supernatural and spirituality. She also writes plays on social issues. Monica... Read more

Jared Palmer Kirsch

16-30

Jared Palmer Kirsch is an actor, writer, comedian, and Pasta Enthusiast based in Brooklyn, New York. When not eating pasta (which is rare), Jared can be seen performing all over the place in theater, film,... Read more

Ge Won Park

20-40

-Theater- 2015 Hamlet - Hamlet 2015 The King and the Clown - King Yeonsan 2016 A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Demetrius 2017 Small, Soft, but Heavy - Hyunwoo 2022 Easy Parade (Musical) - Kangsuk -Film-... Read more

Ryan Curley

16-23

I’m from Boston, Massachusetts and I have been an actor now for 6 years. I’m a middle child who played sports all my life. As well as acting I also write, play guitar, and sing.... Read more

Jameel McKanstry

40-55

Jameel McKanstry is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter and author. Jameel teaches music for the Department of Education and is the Lead Teaching Artist for Voice and Musical Theatre at Harlem School of the Arts. Jameel’s greatest... Read more

Josey Miller

26-40

Josey Miller (She/Her) is an actor, singer, and freelance casting director based in Jersey City! Select credits include originating roles in new works such as Love in Idleness (Off Bway), The Perfect Mate (PCLO), Game... Read more

Bhargavi Seshadri

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

Izzy Bohn

N/A

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

Kevin Allen

38-52

Kevin Allen (he/him) is an actor, producer & writer. He understudied the role of Dad/Obama in the national tour of Jabari Dreams of Freedom, a New York Times Pick. Kevin co-stars in the feature film,... Read more

Mari Southgate

8-13

[she/her] is a young actor who loves performing in musical theater and on camera. She has appeared in short films and musicals, including her favorite show, Matilda. She’s excited to play Young Catherine in Always... Read more

Diego Diaz

17-28

Diego Diaz is an actor/director from Kearny, New Jersey who’s passion for the art allows him to create introspective narratives for characters he creates and plays. He strives for truth in his work as he... Read more

Abby Wheeler

18-28

Hello, My name is Abby Wheeler. I am an NYC based actor and recent graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School. As I move forward in my career, I am passionate about exploring where... Read more

Renee Shohet

16-35

Renee Shohet is a Texas-born performer, graphic designer, and creative director who is thrilled to be making her NYTF and Showpeople Theatre Collective debut in Shudder. Offstage, she serves as the lead designer at the... Read more

Khial Watson

21-30

Khial Watson (Niles) Is an actor, model, and playwright from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He began his career here in New York City in 2018. He’s modeled for brands like Dolce & Gabanna, Gap, and Adidas.... Read more

Morgi Miller

16-27

Morgi Miller (she/her) is a singer and actor based in NYC, originally from Atlanta, GA. She is thrilled to be playing Julie in Skeletons, and to be participating in the New York Theater Festival .... Read more

Elian Wigisser

20-27

Elian Wigisser is a Mexican actor, singer, and dancer based in New York City. A recent graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, her recent credits include Hamlet with Time’s Fool Company, Little Women... 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

George Roman

20-35

George Roman is working relentlessly on the craft of acting. Read more

Emily Howard

25-35

Emily Howard (she/her) is an NYC based actor who is super excited to be presenting new work! Recently: Brenda/Velma u/s in HAIRSPRAY (Dutch Apple), Stepmother in Cinderella (Argyle Theatre), Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein (Loxen Productions)... 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

Akram Basuni

25-35

Akram is a multi-talented actor from Brooklyn, New York. He has most recently casted, produced & acted in an upcoming feature thriller alongside Matthew Lawrence (Boy Meets World) David O’Hara (Braveheart) & Daytime Emmy Award... Read more

Hayley Pass

18-35

Hayley has loved performing for as long as she can remember! She is thrilled to be participating in the NY Theater Festival for the first time. Prior shows include Rock of Ages, Almost, Maine, 12... Read more

Victoria Raigorodsky

16-26

Victoria Mora Raigorodsky is a NYC-based performer, born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Graduated from Julio Bocca Conservatory in BA and AMDA Integrated Conservatory in NY. She toured Argentina and Brazil with BAP Repertory... Read more

Samia Omari

20-35

Samia Omari is a New York-based actor of French, Reunionese and Morroccan descent. She’s a resident actor of Hamlet Isn’t Dead Shakespeare Company. Read more

Cynthia Gray

25-35

Cynthia Gray is an award-winning actor and writer. Hir writing has been published in Burnt Pine Magazine, The Wire Dream Magazine, and the Strand Zine, and hir films have been screened at festivals around the... Read more

Lily Potarf

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

Rossana Barrera

20-30

Rossana Barrera (she/her) is a singer/actor from Monterrey, Mexico. She began her career doing spanish-speaking productions of Now. Here. This., Rock of Ages, P.D. No te suicides, and Little Women. In NYC she has sung... Read more

Connor Bullock

18-29

Connor (he/him) is thrilled to be starring as Jacob in All of Her Friends! In 2023, he received a BFA in Theatre from NYU Tisch, having studied at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, the... Read more

Javier Alexander

22-28

Javier is a speed demon, with an intense desire for adrenaline. From working in the back of an ambulance in a major city, too jumping out of planes, to blowing things up on behalf of... 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

Cherrie McRae

30s-40s

Cherrie McRae, classically trained Film and Television. Performs both Physical and Musical Theatre (Off-Broadway and Regional). Credits include Read more

Emily Aronoff

30-55

Emily Aronoff is an actress based in Pelham, NY. Emily has performed in many theater productions. Some of her recent favorites include A Visitor in the Doorway for Westchester's Collaborative Theater, The Debt Collector, which... Read more

Toby Wilderotter

17-23

Toby Wilderotter (they/them) is a junior BA Theatre Studies major at Montclair State University. They have training in stage combat, and have a passion for stage management and theatre education. You can find Toby at... Read more

Madeline Rose Parks

15-32

Madeline is a recent graduate of NYU Tisch and Ohio native. She is currently in production for the horror film Nowhere Fast. Some of her previous works include Imogen in Sea Glass with New York... 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

Patrick Little

60-70

Patrick has been working in community theater for almost 50 years. Favorite roles include C.S. Lewis (Shadowlands), Sheriff (The Trip to Bountiful), Andrew Ladd (Love Letters), Easton/Lendall/Danny (Almost, Maine), Grandpa (You Can’t Take It With... Read more

Bhavesh Gala

48

Bhavesh Gala is a Cardiologist by profession and an Actor by Heart. He found his passion for acting again, after a hiatus of almost 25 years, when he reflexively replied to a casting call and... Read more

Kevin C. Carr

45-65

KEVIN C. CARR (George Collins) is an actor, magician, mentalist, & comedian based out of the NYC Metro Area with work that spans three decades in Circus, Film, TV, & Theater. Notable credits include Film/TV:... 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

Kyriaki Kyrkopoulou

16-26

Kyriaki is a New York City-based actress, born and raised in Greece, with a BA in Theatre and experience acting both on stage and in film. Some recent theatrical credits include Val in A Chorus... Read more

Checkers Bischoff

17-25

Checkers has been involved in acting on stage for 9 years, working in multiple plays and musicals over the last decade. They are constantly looking for connections in the theatre industry and more work for... Read more

Charles Bernard Murray

CB has a BA with a Concentration in Social Justice from SUNY Empire State College. He has performed on TV, in Film, in numerous Off-Broadway productions and featured twice on Broadway. He’s composed, produced, and... Read more

Arianna Wellmoney

17-25

Arianna Wellmoney (she/her) is an actor and playwright from Milan, Italy. Recent credits: “Dave’s Retro Video Lab” (webseries by Emmy Award Winning Director David Distinti), La Santera” (Pilot) and “Enoptromancy” (Off Broadway). She wrote and... Read more

Michael Walker

20-35

Michael Jayne Walker is a Brooklyn-based singer, actor, and rock musician who has appeared nationally and internationally in shows like Rent, Hair, and Godspell. They also play regularly with glam-punk band The Manimals. Read more

Justine Hinton

20-26

Justine Hinton (she/they) is an actor, singer, and dancer based in New York City. Justine started dancing at a very young age, and her love of performing only grew from there. After finding musical theatre... Read more

Corinne Prudente

16-30

Corinne Prudente is a multi-hyphenate performer and artist based in NYC. They are returning to the role of Mary Vetsera after a successful staged reading of United in Love, Until Death with Tier 5. They... Read more

Steven Bennett

18-30

Steven is so excited to be a part of the New York Theater Festival season! Previously his work has been in regional theatre, gigs, and singing abroad, so it’s been such a joy and special... Read more

Charlotte Horan

18-25

Charlotte Horan is an actor and writer from Massachusetts and based in Brooklyn. Recently she has been seen in Mondo Teatro and Women is Born in the Afternoon by Roman D’Ambrosio. BFA in theatre from... Read more

Hannah Snow

21-35

Hailing from Belgium, Hannah grew up in a family of classical musicians and studied the piano for many years before transitioning into theatre, film & tv after graduating with a degree in musical theatre from... Read more

Clara Napolitano

18 - 30

Clara Napolitano is a Brooklyn born and raised actress and recent graduate of Syracuse University’s Acting BFA program. Special thanks to the P, J, and H for the wonderful work on this show! Read more

Monet Dunham

40 - 50

Monet Dunham, a New York native with a BA from Vassar College and an MS from Adelphi University, is a classically trained actress who starred in films like "Just Another Girl on the IRT" and... Read more

Emma Mineo

18-24

Emma is a NYC based actor/singer from Massachusetts. She received her BFA in Acting from the Boston University School of Theatre in 2022. She has worked at many regional theaters such as Barrington Stage Company,... Read more

Cameron Isveck

17-25

Cameron Isveck is an actor and vocalist based in Westchester New York and Boston Massachusetts. She has performed in musicals and plays since she was 5, which have remained constants in her life. She currently... Read more

Kenthedo Robinson

40-60

Mr. Robinson has taught English and Theatre in the New York School system for twenty-five years. He was an adjunct professor of creative writing at the College of New Rochelle and Empire State College. He... Read more

Ken Simon

late 30s to 40s

Ken Simon* has been crushed to death by a giant crab claw (Manifestations); pole-danced in his skivvies (Richard Foreman’s Classical Therapy); fought atomic zombies (Gemini Collisionworks' Ten Nights in a Bar-Room); been William Shatner 3... Read more

Fred Gordon

65+

FRED GORDON BIOGRAPHY: Member of Ensemble Studio Theatre, NYC. I AM THE WOLF, staged reading, EST, 2019; subsequently re-written and presented at the EST Playwright Unit. Full length plays, A GLASS OF BLUE (2021) and... Read more

Kingsley Yeboah

20-40

Kingsley Yeboah is an actor, photographer, and videographer based in New York. Read more

Marshall Joun

16-25

Hi! My name is Marshall Joun (they/he/she). Originally from Boston MA, where I have plenty of professional film/theatre experience, I'm also a recent BFA Acting major from Penn State since this May! I am 5'9"... Read more

Kiera Moran

17-25

Theater credits include LIKEWISE at New York Theater Festival (2025), Wesleyan University’s She Kills Monsters (Kalliope), Top Girls (Joyce), the original run of LIKEWISE (Joey), and Lottery Boy (staged reading, Edwin Sánchez dir. Maria-Christina Oliveras).... 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

Michael Gormley

24-35

Michael Gormley is a writer and composer raised in Manhattan. He studied violin from an early age and double majored in Mathematics and Music at Brown University. He's written two original musicals and is so... Read more

Ndanu Mutisya

17-30

Ndanu Mutisya is a New York City and Boston-based musician, actor, designer, and writer. Ndanu graduated in May of 2021 from Hamilton College with a BA in both Theatre and Economics. She also studied at... Read more

Halley Platz

25-35

Born in Rockwall, TX, but escaped to New York City. As a neurodivergent, queer writer performer producer, her work explores the intersection of humor, raw vulnerability, and sharp critique of femme societal norms. She specializes... 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

Casper Burgos

19-32

asper Burgos is a rising actor, filmmaker, and writer from Hartford, CT. He made his acting debut in early 2023 in the short film Be Mine and soon after took to the stage, performing as... Read more

Natalia Lee

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

Oliver Morris

16 - 25

Oliver Morris is a student at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts studying Dramatic Writing. He is from Asheville, North Carolina, and is very passionate about Dungeons and Dragons, Chess, and all things writing.... Read more

Sam Centrella

30

Sam Centrella started out as a dancer, performing professionally as a teen in Nickelodeon shows. Continuing to dance in NYC, he studied acting at AADA. Along the way he fell in love writing and co-founded... Read more

KM Jones (She/Her)

Ageless

KM JONES is committed to Diversity, Inclusivity, LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent voices in Theatre and Film. Member: League of Professional Theatre Women (Present Board Member and Previous Co Executive Vice President), Former Associate Artistic Director Planet... Read more

Joe Gambino

50+

(he/him). St. Bart’s Players: The Laramie Project, And Then There Were None, Peter and the Starcatcher; You Can’t Take It With You, and many more; Many staged readings including Present Laughter (also Dir.). YouTube: “A... Read more

Laura Paganello

16-30

Actress, Singer, Songwriter, and recently debuted Director & Writer from New Jersey Currently in NYC Read more

Riley Scott

22-45

Riley Scott is a multifaceted actor with an unusual ear for the linguistic nuance making up a script. His development of the title-role in Soirée at Walter Benjamin's (Winterfest, 2023) not only forced him to... Read more

Lucia Sapienza

16-28

Lucia is a multifaced Italian artist who moved from Italy to New York in 2021. She is a professional musical performer, actress, pianist and director. She was introduced to arts through music: she started playing... Read more

Anna Marzullo

30s

Anna is thrilled to play Dana/Dana II in Dana II. Her previous performances include Puck in Shakespeare in Hollywood, Shakespeare's Prisons, Neil Simon’s The Star-Spangled Girl, and others. Over the years, Anna has studied and... Read more

Melody Fay Browning

18-28

Melody is an Indiana native and a part of the 2023 class at NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in drama with minors in producing and applied theatre as. She has spent... 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

Arianna Stendardo

18-28

Arianna Stendardo grew up in the city of Monza, Italy where she discovered her love of modern dance and a passion for the performing arts at the young age of five. She began training in... Read more

Frank Palatucci

20-29

Frank is thrilled to once again be working with a wonderful cast! You may have seen him previously in Almost Maine (Jimmy/Dave), 12 Angry Jurors (Guard), One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Aide Williams) and... Read more

Lil Malinich

30-37

Lil Malinich is an actress, director, producer and acting coach. Feature film and TV credits include Construction and Paradise, “All My Children,” “Gotham,” and “Law & Order.” Lil directed The Verve Project's “Laundry & Bourbon”... Read more

Nina Sadowski Smith

Nina Sadowski Smith (Betty) (she/her) is thrilled to be making her NYC debut in Lost In The Stars! Originally from Phoenix, AZ, Nina is a current sophomore at CAP21, Molloy University’s BFA musical theatre program.... Read more

Benjamin Hey!

20-50

The Captain Benjamin Hey! is an NYC based multi-hyphenate with 2,000+ songs written. As an ASCAP member, his biggest songwriting credit is Laverne Cox’s Billboard Club/Dance Chart smash…”Beat For The Gods.” As a SAG actor,... Read more

Candy O'Connor

48-58

Candy O'Connor, 3 shows on Broadway, 4 National tours. Winner of several prestigious vocal awards, among them: First Place The Loren L. Zachary Society National Vocal competition and 3 time Western Regional Finalist and First... Read more

Carl Schack

18-28

My name is Carl Schack. I’m originally from Lincoln Nebraska and I have a love for music, good food, and theatre. I love working on new plays, Shakespeare, and the classics. 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

Victoria Grace

16-26

Victoria Grace is an actress and a model who first played as the supporting role Nikki in the short horror film “Be Mine” followed by playing the lead role in the short film “Stoneville Killer”... Read more

Kate Piatti

16-35

Hey I'm Kate! I'm a New York based actor, originally from California, and a proud Salinan Native American woman with a take no-bull type of attitude. Always down for a good time, but a responsible... Read more

Alice Ekaette Nkanga

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

Josh Brady

24-40

Hailing from the Midwest, Josh began acting as a way to make sense of the world & be goofy without consequence. Only the latter has so far been successful. Previous roles include “Bottom” in A... Read more

Balan

25-45

Balan (Marz) began acting in 2007 in theater in India, in genres including thrillers and comedies. More recently, he was part of the comedy "A sketch of New York" and "By the people for the... Read more

Kyle Matthew Watkins

25-32

Kyle Matthew Watkins is an actor, photographer, and storyteller based in Jersey City. Kyle studied acting and psychology at Muhlenberg College where he was a part of several performance ensembles. He operates a successful headshot... Read more

Kaytlin Borgen

N/A

Kaytlin Borgen is an actor for film, television and stage. Her passion for theater, traditional and experimental performing arts, developed through her theater program at her art high school, Studio Academy and Vertigo Theatre Factory... Read more

Emani Simpson

20s

Emani B. Simpson is an actor, producer, stage manager, director, and the founder of the talent agency, The Real Artists (TRA). The mission of TRA is to create an inspirational environment where artists can hone... Read more

Rachel Arianna

15-25

Rachel Arianna is an NYC and Chicago based creative who just graduated from Northwestern University, and is thrilled to be working on this project. Directing credits include: the Good Doctor, Radium Girls, and more, as... 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

Michael Salinas

16 - 27

Michael Lee Salinas is a Mexican-American actor and writer from San Antonio, TX. He holds a B.A. in English and a minor in Theatre from Texas State University. Previous credits: next to normal (Henry); Once... 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

O'Wayne Dalhouse

20-60

O'Wayne Azeem Dalhouse, born in Spanish Town Jamaica, is a versatile actor who can perform with a Jamaican-Caribbean accent and in standard English. He began his acting career at the age of nine starring in... Read more

Colby Thompson

25-30

Colby is a NYC-based composer, playwright, and occasional actor and director. He is a graduate of the University of Vermont, where he wrote his first complete musical, The Tempest, with a book by Amanda Hill.... 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

Jessica Valente

17-40

Jessica Valente: Jessica is very excited to take part in the production of Badland Butterfly. She is an actor local to Westchester County and has been seen in a handful of shows over the last... 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

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

Dorothy Poucher

24

Dorothy Poucher is a NYC based artist working in film, television, and theatre. They can be found writing, assistant directing, script supervising, and art assisting on various projects. She hopes to continue to work on... Read more

Rosie Allenson (she/her)

15-23

Rosie Allenson is a classically trained Actor/Singer/Dancer with a fervent passion for storytelling. A recent graduate from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Rosie is excited to apply the wealth of information given to her... Read more

Madeleine DiGaetano

15-25

Madeleine is an Arts Administration major at Wagner College. Some of her past roles are Swing (Galatea), Alice Bieneke (Addams Family) and The Dragon (Shrek). She also was the student director for Five Women Wearing... Read more

Joey Pittorino

17 to 30

Joey Pittorino is an actor/waiter and is so excited to be performing in Late Late Night. Joey recently graduated from Pace University with a BFA in Acting. Previous theater credits include Elijah (Columbia Theater Festival),... Read more

Vittoria Giacomini

26

Vittoria Giacomini was born in Milan, Italy. She’s a film director and writer based in NYC since 2021. Graduated at Alma Mater University of Bologna in Theatre, Cinema, Arts and Music in 2021 and New... Read more

Franco Machado-Pesce

20-28

Franco was born in Caracas, Venezuela and raised in the United States. He is a trained actor with a BA in Screenwriting from Chapman University. Past theater credits include: Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard (wkshp)... Read more

Kourtney Slowik

15-35

Kourtney Slowik ( Claire Gardner ) is very excited to be apart of Pen Pals. She is a proud graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and has performed with extraordinary companies such as... Read more

Maggie Lega

18-29

Maggie Lega (Daria) is an Italian-born actress and singer based in New York City. She trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, with additional training at Berklee College of Music and the American Academy... Read more

Yunhye Park

25-35

Yunhye Park is a playwright/lyricist/dramaturg who was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea and resides in New York City. She holds a BA in Theatre Studies and a MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from... Read more

Vaishanavi Raul

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

Melissa Ingle

n/a

Melissa Ingle – (she/her/hers) is a Brooklyn-based director and co-founder of Devon Loves ME! Productions [@devonlovesMEproductions]. Currently, she is devising a one-man clown show "It Was Really Good to Know You". Theater Credits: "Shakespeare Translate:... Read more

Ashley M. Cowles

10-28

Ashley M. Cowles is an actor, writer, director, and intimacy professional based in New York. She studied at New York University and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, where she acquired a... Read more

Stacey Braun

50-60

Stacey is so excited to have her debut in the New York Theatre Festival. She is a member of Roundtable Theater Company. Credits include many faces of the Living Rooms, Ms Doone in Next, Mae... Read more

Emma Theriot

16-22

Emma Theriot (they/she/he) is a rising sophomore musical theatre major at Nazareth College! Most recently, they have been seen as John Wilkes Booth (Assassins) and Betty 5 (Collective Rage)! Emma is grateful for this wonderful... 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

James Sasser

37-55

With a career spanning Broadway, off-Broadway, and television, James has been involved in the development of dozens of new works as an award-winning writer, singer, actor, director and producer. He is represented by Aaron Sanko... Read more

Jere Williams

40-60

Jere Williams (Pat) was recently seen as Ricky in THREE IN THE MOURNING, a Finalist in Secret Theatre's Act One Festival, and as Arnold in Jules Feiffer's CRAWLING ARNOLD at Heights Players. Other recent appearances... Read more

Massil Adnani

20-30

Massil is from Southern California and is a working actor in NYC, having completed his studies at William Esper Studio in May. He's taken lead roles in a number of dramatic and comedic short films... Read more

Caroline Weatherly

21-25

Caroline Weatherly is a New York-based writer and director with a BFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she graduated with honors. Her experience spans scripted film, television, and branded... Read more

Allison Podlogar

15-22

Originally from North Carolina, I moved to New York to pursue my BFA in musical theatre from Molloy University/CAP 21 (Class of 2025). Growing up, I fell in love with theatre after playing “Small Alice”... Read more

Amy Herzberg

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

Noel B. Emanuel

33

Noel B. Emanuel is thrilled to be making his stage debut in 'Evelyn y Adam' in the role of David. He has very little experience acting and is grateful to Johnathan for the opportunity to... Read more

Erin Jeffries

25-35

Erin Jeffries is a graduate of the Hunter College Theater Department. Roles there included Orpheus in Sara Ruhl’s Eurydice, Barmaid/ Musician in Eugene O’Neill’s Long Voyage Home, and multiple characters in As You Like It.... Read more

Taylor Vandenberg

20-30

TAYLOR VANDENBERG graduated from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2017, after a year as a cracker factory employee compelled her to escape her home state of Iowa. When not acting, or bartending... Read more

Lizzy Booth

23-29

Lizzy Booth is a New York and Connecticut based actor, director, producer, and Shakespeare lover. She is a graduate of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting’s Professional Conservatory and holds a Bachelor of Arts in... Read more

Carlos Bravo

16-25

Carlos Bravo is an NYC based Actor from Miami, Florida. He is a current Junior at Fordham studying Theatre Performance. Regional Credit: THE LITTLE MERMAID (Jetsam/Ensemble). Fordham MainStage: THE TEMPEST (Prospero), THE SINS OF SOR... Read more

Payton Jaksa

15-25

Payton Jaksa received her BFA in Musical Theatre this year from The New School. She’s recently appeared in Almost, Maine; Cabaret; and Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party. Read more

Ovi Vargas

N/A

OVI VARGAS (Director - HER EX HUSBAND by Ben Henderson) Dramaturge/Writer/Director/Choreographer) A graduate of the Boston Conservatory and a veteran of over 300 shows. He has worked nationally and internationally as an actor, director, playwright,... Read more

Gordon Rothman

50-70

Gordon Rothman interrupted his acting career to put in a few decades as a CBS News producer. But he’s back now, as a proud graduate of The Acting Studio – New York. He’s always looking... Read more

Cassie Walker

16-28

Cassie Walker (she/her) is originally from San Diego, California and has been living in NYC for about 5 years now. She previously graduated from NYCDA in 2021. Since then she’s been doing background film work... Read more

Arielle Waller

20-35

Arielle Waller is an actress hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio and currently based in Newark, NJ. A life-long performer, she loves building connections and fostering kinship through art. Read more

Meg Short

20-30

“Meg, a composer for musical theatre and game music, is thrilled to have composed for Psycho Gyno. She’s grateful to have collaborated with Carina again and met amazing and talented people along the way.” Read more

Ashley M. Cowles

18-30

Ashley M. Cowles is an actor, writer, director, and intimacy professional based in New York. She studied at New York University and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, where she acquired a... Read more

Brandon Fassberg

20-40

Brandon is a Queens, NY-based creator, performer and avocado lover. He has been a part of live productions at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City and was in the cast of “A Sketch of... 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

Francesca Pecchi

16-28

Francesca Pecchi is an Italian-Belgian actor and director, born and raised in Brussels, Belgium. From 2017 to 2020 she was a leading member of a local theatre company called "Le Giovani Teste Matte" with which... Read more

Joe Ramondino

25 - 40

Joe Ramondino is excited to be making his New York Theater Festival debut. His work includes such classics as Twelfth Night, Peer Gynt, and Three Sisters, as well as more modern shows like Dog Sees... Read more

Lillie Schenkel

18-25

Lillie Schenkel is a versatile American-Australian actor with a passion for storytelling. Lillie honed her craft through years of training at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA,) and The New School. Read more

Rebecca MacLeay

13-25

Rebecca MacLeay is an actress training at Pace University for her B.F.A. in both the theatrical and film medium. She’s been in several short films, which have gone onto the NY Indie Shorts Awards, NY... Read more

Addyson Hamilton

18-28

Addyson is over thrilled to share The Pub with you. This is his first play in NYC. He previously has preformed in the Bethlehem and Pocono regions of Pennsylvania and is very excited to be... Read more

Heather Bildman

17-27

Heather Bildman is a Theatre Artist based in NYC, and is excited to be back at Summerfest! Recent directing credits include Rhetoric and Sweet Pea (Summer/Winterfest), Evelyn: A New Musical (Dixon Place), and Dog Sees... Read more

MAXINE CRADDOX

18

Maxine is a theater natural. A tremendous actress, she finds her true joy on the technical side of plays. As a very active participant in her schools program she also works with The Center Players... Read more

Ken Perlstein

N/A

Ken is a New York-based actor and comedian earning an MFA from the Actor’s Studio. On stage Ken has worked on off off and off Broadway shows and as a stand up comic, is a... Read more

Skylar LeRose

16-25

Skylar is a 22 year old Director playwright and actor. She is so thankful to have her show “Feminazi” performed in the festival. She has worked on many productions taking on many different roles. She... Read more

Francesca Pecchi

18-28

Francesca Pecchi is an Italian-Belgian performer, born and raised in Brussels, Belgium. She has trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and is a recent graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.... Read more

Paige Griffith

15-25

Paige Griffith (she/they) is a queer Appalachian native, Brooklyn based actor, writer, storyteller, and Psychology Master's student. She graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in May of 2020 and is continuing her graduate... Read more

Jake Blakeslee

16-25

Jake is originally from Washington State and received his BFA from The Hartt School. He has appeared in episodes of Growing Up (Disney Plus), American Dynasty (FOX), and Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death (Discovery).... Read more

Ellie Nighswander

18-30

Ellie Nighswander is elated to join the cast of Legacy Admissions as Dean Baxter. This is Ellie’s NYC performance debut, though her other credits include community theater productions as Mushu in Mulan; Mayzie la Bird... Read more

Hana Fatima Dehradunwala

25-40

Hana is a Pakistani-American writer, actor and recent startup industry runaway, going so far as to change the spelling of her name from Hannah to Hana for anonymity. She si a recent graduate of the... Read more

Kal Larsen

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

Corey Reiter

35-45

Corey M. Reiter is a New York based writer and actor. Corey has written several plays and screenplays. His work consists of a young person mythical love story (Karaoke), a family comedy (Dog Dad), an... Read more

Joel Trinidad

35 to 55

A theater professional from the Philippines, Joel’s body of work has granted him Permanent Residency status in the US as an "alien of extraordinary ability and achievement." He has performed in over 50 plays and... Read more

Claire Lord

20-40

Claire (she/her) is a STL native, and proud Elon University Alum. Most recent credits: And Then There Were None (Vera Claythorne),Comedy of Errors (Courtesan), Born Yesterday (Billie Dawn), A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline (Patsy... Read more

Georgina Saldaña Wonchee

40-60

A Mexican actor currently based in New York City, she began her artistic journey as the founder, lead singer, and composer of the cumbia group "La China Sonidera." For six years, she performed as an... Read more

Mererdith Binder

50-65

Meredith Binder (Marchetti/writer/producer) - Primarily a film actor, Meredith’s film/TV credits include Death of Snow White (Dir Jason Brooks, in post prod), Rufus (Dir Mars Roberge, post prod) , Due Justice (Dir Javier Reyna /... Read more

Chazz Giovanni Bruce

18-25

Chazz Giovanni Bruce is a polymathic generator born and raised in New York, NY. He pines to better understand and strengthen the connective tissues between physics, music, ceremony, movement, direction, acting and personhood vs. personage.... Read more