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
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Michael Manzi
16-30
Michael Manzi is an American Singer/Songwriter and an NYC-based Actor/Writer/Producer. He is the founder of "Hearts Open", an indie-rock band known amongst fans for their warm, high-energy, concerts. Michael has experience arranging and top-lining for... Read more
Vaibhav Taparia
22-35
Vaibhav Taparia (He/Him) is an Actor from Johannesburg, South Africa. Currently pursuing his MFA in Acting at the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University and about to enter his 3rd and final year this... Read more
Cassandra Giovine
24-36
Cassandra (She/Her) is thrilled to be a part of this year's New York Theater Festival! She has performed both off-Broadway (WICKED FROZEN) and regionally around the country. Most recently she performed as Boss in Between... Read more
Oksana Veres
18-28
Oksana Veres (she/her) is so excited to be performing in To the Fairest, for which she also had the pleasure of writing lyrics for “Goddess Eris”, “Bottoms Up”, and part of “To the Fairest”. Oksana... Read more
Jason Summers
Mr. Summers has worked extensively as a director, choreographer, teacher, and performer regionally and throughout New York. Other recent directing credits include: Mary Poppins, Big Fish, The Beautiful and Damned, Bye Bye Birdie, and The... Read more
Alexander D. Carney
55-65
Alexander D. Carney studied at the SUNY/Purchase BFA Acting Conservatory. He holds an M.Litt. and MFA in Elizabethan and Renaissance Literature in Performance with a concentration in Directing from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia.... Read more
Octavio Vourvoulias
18-30
Octavio (Amir) is an actor, playwright, and producer based in Brooklyn. He holds a Classics degree from Columbia University, and has trained with BADA, Powerhouse Theater at Vassar, Stromboli Linklater Voice Seminar, Stella Adler Studio,... Read more
Barbara Bloemink
48-70
Performed in both Shakespeare and contemporary roles in NYC and Connecticut Read more
Petey Graham
18-28
Petey Graham is an actor based in New York City. He recently graduated from Claremont McKenna College, receiving a dual major in Literature and Theater. In addition, Petey spent a semester studying at the British... Read more
Ricardo Silva
25-35
Ricardo Silva is a New York-based actor who has starred in many film, tv, and theatre productions in his imagination. Ricardo loves playing the comic relief and can always be heard screlting the high notes... 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
Johnna Rohlman
18-25
Johnna Rohlman is thrilled to be apart of The Space Between Us. Dancing and singing since the age of 4, She recently graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy with an AOS in Musical... Read more
Lila Midkiff
15-22
Lila Midkiff is a New York based actress and so excited to be at the New York Theater Festival! Film: The Life List. Television: “FBI: Most Wanted”, “Chicago Med”, “Long Slow Exhale”. @lilamidkiff 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
Lianna Klinger
21-35
Originally from Kansas just like Dorothy. And yes, there is no place like home, but she is happy to call NYC her home for the past 9 years! She’s been singing since she could open... Read more
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
Alfredo Reyes
24-30
Alfredo is a Full-Time Conservatory student at Atlantic Acting School. His undergraduate years in Manila were saturated with pursuing performing onstage while taking up a Fine Arts major, and he began acting professionally before finishing... Read more
HALLE KAUFAX
15-35
HALLE KAUFAX (Kelly) is an actor, singer, dancer and filmmaker based in New York City. She is a graduate from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where she received a BFA in Acting... Read more
Hannah Turell
16-30
Hannah Turell is originally from Orlando, FL but for continuities sake let's go with Shaker Heights, OH, since she spent the majority of her life there. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Acting at... 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
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
Natasha Lorca Yannacañedo
40-50
Natasha Lorca Yannacañedo is a multifaceted artist, excelling in the realms of acting, directing, and casting direction. Her creative portfolio spans independent film, radio, audio dramas, primetime television, and a multitude of stage productions. Holding... Read more
Adele Simms
15-32
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
Katherine King
45-60
Katherine King she/ella/elle (Cynthia) NYC based. Theatre: Sympathetic Magic (Liz Barnard; dir Bruce McCarty), Triple Play (Cynthia; dir Michael Schiralli). TV: Concrete Jungle (Amazon Prime), Uptown Girlz. Film: Enraged, Moonskin, The First Supper, Corners, Carousel... Read more
Robert Greene
Robert Greene, is an actor, director, and playwright. He has a MFA from the University of Louisville. He also studied at the Circle in the Square Theatre in NYC. He has performed and premiered new... 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
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
Maria Agapi Fyn
20-40
Maria Agapi is an aspiring actress and writer. Coming all the way from Greece, she moved to New York a couple of years ago to pursue her dreams. She’s known for her awarded film and... 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
Reece dos Santos
25-45
Reece dos Santos is a New York City based multi-hyphenate artist with a passion for bringing conversation-starting new works to audiences. Select Theater Credits: Bertolt Brecht, Soirée at Walter Benjamin's (Winterfest, 2023); A Welcome Guest... Read more
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
Emmy McCafferty
14-25
Miriam (Emmy) McCafferty is a 22 year old actor from McComb, Mississippi. Emmy is a student at Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NYC. Before, she attended The National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill... Read more
Maggie Sophie Brown
19
MAGGIE BROWN (Taylor): Maggie is a first year student at Columbia University originally from Los Angeles, California studying Environmental Science and Film. She is so excited to be making her acting debut as Taylor in... Read more
Robert Strand
45-59
Robert Strand is an actor, filmmaker, philanthropist, environmental advocate, and the Executive Director & Founder of global non–profit, World Water Film Festival (WWFF). Dedicated to highlighting ongoing water crises around the world, Robert launched WWFF... Read more
Whitney Bae
25-40
Whitney Bae started in comedy in 2014 while living in South Korea. She is mostly known for her viral k-pop parodies, mukbangs, and various shenanigans which gained her 1.5+ million YouTube subscribers and 325+ million... 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
Ewa Maria Wojcik
25-60
Ewa Maria is a French and Polish speaking actress working in film, theatre, and voiceovers. Theatre credits include: Twelfth Night (The Secret Theatre), Radiance (Swiftly Tilting Theatre Project), Henry V (Gallery Players), Still Life (Producers... Read more
Samantha Lee Mason
17-35
Samantha Lee Mason (she/her) is excited to be back at NYTF after performing in the Winter 2023 Best Production winner, Paradise! Off-Broadway: Rose Nylund in That Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody. National Tour: That... Read more
Alexandra Foucard
Alexandra Foucard is a Broadway and Grammy-nominated artist, NAACP Image Award winner for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, and two-time Helen Hayes Award nominee. Some of her iconic roles include Fantine in Les Misérables and... 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
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
Christopher-Rashee Stevenson
30-36
CHRISTOPHER-RASHEE STEVENSON Stevenson is an experimental theater artist from Baltimore. Recently seen in “Baldwin & Buckley At Cambridge” as part of the FIND Festival at schaubuhne. A Mabou Mines SUITE/Space (’20-’21) resident artist, company member... 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
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
Martina Demaio
25
MARTINA DEMAIO is an Argentinian-born actor, dancer, model, and producer based in New York City. She is the co-founder of REacting Theater LLC, a company dedicated to uplifting immigrant and bilingual voices through original short-play... Read more
Derek Speedy
20-35
Derek Speedy is a NYC-based actor, singer, and wine nerd. His work has been seen at Asolo Rep, Williamstown Theater Festival, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Harvard University, Gloucester Stage, Athens Theatre Group, the theatre... Read more
Lucie Wang
20-37
Lucie Wang currently studies acting at the HB Studio. She cut her teeth as a multi-hyphenate working in production and costume departments in film, TV, theater, live events, video productions, and journalism. She was born... 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
Anteo Fabris
32
Anteo Fabris is a Swiss-American sound artist and composer whose work takes root in data transformation. Having used source material ranging from statistics to malfunctioning hardware, Fabris explores music automated by design and the ambiguity... Read more
ALISON MAYBAUM
18-30
Alison Maybaum is a proud New Yorker from Westchester, NY, and is thrilled to be making her New York stage debut in this production. She holds a B.A. in Theatre from Muhlenberg College. Alison first... Read more
Sheri Rak
55-70
This is Sheri’s debut with the “New York Theater Fest.” Sheri has appeared in a variety of productions commercially and theatrically in; Massachusetts, Los Angeles, NYC, and Ct over the course of 40 years. Her... Read more
David Bonderoff
late 20s-early 30s
David Bonderoff (he/they) is a Brooklyn-based director, producer, editor, writer, and comedian whose work focuses on character-driven, queer-inclusive comedy. He developed, directed, and produced the 10-episode digital comedy series The Hosts with writer/actor Ben Odom;... 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
Audra Zook
25-35
Audra Zook is an actor, writer, and director based in NYC. She recently wrote and appeared in Second Chance in the Spark Theatre Festival and LifeOptimization in the Chain Theatre One-Act Festival. Other theater credits... Read more
Nick Luis
25-35
Born & raised in NYC, Nick Luis is a queer, husky, gay Latinx individual who graduated in 2021 from CUNY Baruch College with a Masters in Arts Administration. He is the co-Founder and Community Engagement... Read more
Allison McHugh
25-35
Allison McHugh is a New York City-based actor and comedian, currently performing in the Off-Broadway sketch comedy show I Mostly Blame Myself, now in its fourth year. She is Meisner-trained, having completed the two-year conservatory... 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
Francesca Van Horne
40’s
Francesca is an award winning actress, writer, and sometimes producer. She can be seen on screen in FBI on CBStv, Lost Cos, The Last Rhumba, El Gallo, and Saint Nicholas currently streaming on Amazon Prime.... Read more
Neal Bechman
18-35
Neal is jazzed to be a part of bringing The Virgin Mimi to life. Some most recent credits include The Producers (Swing) at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, and Something Rotten (Robin/ Nick Bottom u/s) and... 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
Katsuto Sakogashira
20-40
Katsuto Sakogashira is an actor and playwright from Amakusa, Japan. 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
Taylor Simon
20-35
Taylor is thrilled to be a part of the NY Theater Festival in this incredible show! She is a recent graduate of AMDA and has been seen performing around NYC and her hometown, Nashville. Favorite... 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
Maya Sta. Ana
15-25
Maya Sta. Ana has studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA). Maya is a two-time National YoungArts winner in Theater and Carnegie Hall Voices of Hope performer–sharing the stage with artists... Read more
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
Jilliyn Acosta
13-19
Jilliyn Acosta (The Gray House: ARTIST) is a San Francisco Native but is currently pursuing her BA in Theatre at Fordham University. She is extremely grateful to be give the opportunity to help tell such... 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
Sara Gibbons
N/A
SARA GIBBONS (choreographer) is a New York based performer, choreographer, and clinical nutritionist. She served as Assistant Choreographer on the Broadway and Off-Broadway productions of Indecent and as Associate Choreographer for productions at the Huntington... Read more
Rakesh Palisetty
28-48
Rakesh Palisetty is a writer-director for theater, film, & opera based in New York. Prior to moving to the U.S., his productions toured extensively across India, including his hit theatrical adaptation of Twelve Angry Men,... Read more
Ellen Grace Diehl
21-35
Ellen is an actor, teacher, coach, and choreographer. With an MFA in Acting from the program at Cleveland Play House, Ellen is based in NYC. More at @ellengracediehl and ellengracediehl.com Read more
Angel Rodela
17-25
Angel Rodela (they/them) is a Texas Native and a recent graduate of the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Some previous shows include: Drunk Musicals (Off Broadway), Head Over Heels (Mopsa), 35MM (Woman 1), Vanities... Read more
Chase Cortland Erwin
16-25
Chase Cortland Erwin is an American actor in New York City. Born and raised in Indiana, Chase’s leading motivations for acting come from observation of human will and complexity in the unassuming Midwest. After graduating... Read more
J. Singh
25-45
My name is J. Singh (he/him). I'm an actor based out of NYC. I'm of South Asian origin. I have a medical background and a tendency to get deeply lost in a character. 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
natalia shane
18-28
Natalia Shane is and Actresss and model currently studying acting at NYU ETW tisch. She’s excited for you to see. Read more
Giuliana Mary
18-30
Giuliana Mary is a New-York based actor. She is thrilled to be debuting Catching The Bus at NY Fall/Winter Theater Festival — her first solo show performance. As an actor, she has been fortunate to... 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
Melissa Jones
25-40
Melissa Jones - Melissa has traveled the world and the United States performing (all 50 states!) National/International tour credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Chinese Premiere of Legally Blonde (Kate/Chutney), SPAMALOT. Regional credits include:... 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
Molly O'Brien
20-30
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
Malcolm Minor
25-30
A Newark, NJ native, Malcolm is an actor, singer, poet, and public speaking coach who has performed on stages from NJPAC to Madison Square Garden, to 54 Below, and Radio City Music Hall. He holds... 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
Bryce Hayden
15-30
Bryce is a NYFA alum excited to be making his festival debut! He would like to thank the creative team for this opportunity and his parents for always supporting his dreams! Read more
Aaron Abramowitz
30-40
Aaron Abramowitz--accompanist, Musical Director, Soirée at Walter Benjamin's (Winterfest, 2023)--is a multifaceted musical entertainer on the NYC scene, playing multiple venues and recording. His recent album, "Funny Little Dream," contains seven cuts, among them "Berkeley"... 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
Rocky Nardone
18-30
He has been acting in New York State for over a decade. Notable roles include Charlemagne (Pippin), Czolgosz (Assassins), and Captain Horster (An Enemy Of The People). Rocky works as a schoolteacher and is currently... 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
Dillon McGuire
18-30
Dillon McGuire is an actor, writer and dinosaur enthusiast making his New York Theatre Festival debut. Though he has never appeared on Broadway, off Broadway or even a few blocks over from Broadway, he did... Read more
Anthara Shivkumar
17-27
Anthara Shivkumar (she/her) has been performing onstage since the age of four. She grew up learning Indian Carnatic Classical Music, using her training to perform across the tri-state area. She started her musical theater journey... Read more
Daphne Jackins
18-25
Daphne is a passionate Actor, Singer, Model, and Dancer from Fairfax, Virginia, who graduated from Long Island University Post with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She brings tenacity, heart, and a whole lot of fun... Read more
Nyah Williams
38-47
Nyah is returning to the stage after her challenging lead role (ANNETTE) in the rousing black comedy GOD OF CARNAGE at America's longest-running theater. Prior to the pandemic, she was the Executive Producer/Treasurer/Box Office Manager... Read more
Tyler J Witt
20-35
Tyler J Witt is a Boston based actor, improv comedian, producer, and director. Previously having produced and directed two improv comedy shows in Boston: "And Then They Were Dumb" at Improv Asylum in Boston's North... Read more
Julian Rich
40-60
I am a British transplant who has been living in NYC for 20+ years. I've acted in community theatre productions in the UK, in Germany and here in the US, trained at the Atlantic Theater. 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
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
Solstice Lauren
17 - 23
SOLSTICE LAUREN (they/them), is a playwright, director, and actor from Gloucester, MA. They have a passion for storytelling in all forms, especially the all-encompassing world of theatre. Acting credits: Bemused (Erato, Powerhouse Experimental Theater), First... Read more
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
Sylvia Grace Crim
N/A
A KISS LIKE NO OTHER SUSAN Sylvia Grace Crim is a film and television actress/producer/director and is excited about getting back to her roots in theatre. She is a New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts... 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
Danielle Connor
19-30
Danielle is an Irish actor, based in New York. Growing up with artist parents, and spending most of her youth involved in stage school and ‘feisanna’, she has always had a connection to the performing... Read more
J.S. Howard
18-30
J.S. Howard is an emerging playwright, actor, and director. They specialize in weird theatre. Most of their theatre credits are from New Hampshire’s seacoast where they directed Macbeth with RGC theatre (NHTA nomination for outstanding... Read more
Lucas Connor
18-25
Lucas Connor is an actor, singer, and writer who will be graduating from Boston University's School of Theatre in Spring 2025 as an Acting Major with a Musical Theatre Concentration. He has played Joe Sutter... 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
Jack Niemczyk
17 to 30
Jack Niemczyk is an actor, writer, and poet currently pursuing his graduate studies at Pace University. In his work, Jack seeks to share unapologetically queer stories rich in both depth and humour. You can read... Read more
Kimmi Zimmermann
15-35
Kimmi Zimmermann is thrilled to be making her New York Theater Festival debut! She is a Texas State University BFA Musical Theatre graduate. Shortly after, she completed two contracts aboard the Azamara Quest, singing around... Read more
Sofia Carianna
20s
Sofia Carianna (Playwright/Director) (she/her) is thrilled to have her work produced as part of this season’s festival. Her work has been performed at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the Broke People Play Festival, and at ThirdWing... 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
Adam Scott
20-30
Adam Ashton Scott is a New York based film and theatre artist. He currently is a senior in the BA Undergraduate International Performance Ensemble program at Pace University. Adam has a movie on Amazon Prime... Read more
Dan Purcell
22-32
Dan is a graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse and the founder of Lonesome Swing Productions. He is actively training at The Freeman Studio while accumulating credits in the films Face Dirt, Oneness and Growing Pains.... Read more
Matt Storti
20-30
Matt Storti (she/her/hers/they) (Director) is a theatre-maker and artist, originally from the suburbs of Pennsylvania, living and working in Manhattan. Select directing credits include: MACBETH (@ Irish Arts Center), APOLOGY PLAY (Cloche: A Menu of... Read more
Henrietta Dow
16-30
Henrietta is an actress based in New York City. She has trained with the PIT and the Barrow Group in improvisation, as well as stage and screen acting. She fell in love with acting as... Read more
Alyssa Kakis
20s
Alyssa Kakis (she/her) is a New York City based theatre director, and received her degree in Directing from Pace University’s School of Performing Arts. Recent directing credits include: the world premiere of The Living Club... Read more
Emerson Hart
17-35
Emerson’s regional credits include: Hello, Dolly! (Ambrose Kemper) with JWM Theatricals; The Secret Garden (Albert), Little Shop of Horrors (Orin), and Cats (Munkustrap) with NCCA at Jean’s Playhouse; Cats (Skimbleshanks), Beautiful (Righteous Brother), White Christmas... Read more
Ahmed Pasha
20-30
Pasha (he/him) (Chief Meteorologist/Bartender) is an actor, musician and writer based in New York City. Hailing from Mississippi, he has spent the past four years training at NYU Tisch Drama’s Experimental Theatre Wing. There he... Read more
Conor Andrew Hall
20-35
Conor Andrew Hall is an NYC based actor, and recent graduate of the Actor Studio's Drama School. 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
Phoebe Lloyd
22-27
Phoebe Lloyd (they/them) is a New York based writer and actor. Their past credits include, but are not limited to, TV/Film: Law and Order- Special Victims Unit and American Sports Story. Theater: Loves Labors Lost... 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
Ana Galarza
24 - 30
I am a graduate who attended Centenary University with a degree in Bachelor of Arts and a 3.6 GPA. During the course of my academic career, I also managed to accrue nearly 3 years of... Read more
Elaine Whitbeck
17-28
Elaine (They/She), is a Guatemalan-born artist who is passionate about creating holistic characters and exploring movements to raise awareness for voices that can not be heard. They first began their theatre journey when they moved... Read more
Maeve Yore
40-60
Refer to her website (maeveyore.com) for all testimonials. Read more
Kazue Peck
40-50
Originally from Yokohama, Kazue Peck is an actor, translator and voiceover artist based in Queens, NY. Favorite theatre credits include After the Rain and Sundown at La MaMa, Phantasmic Physical Theatre at HERE Arts, Kutsukake... Read more
Aly Tu
9 - 40
Aly Tu is grateful and fulfilled to be sharing her original work at this year's NY Theater Festival. Recent credits include: Miranda Fellows Performance (THE CITY Fest in NYC); Much Ado About Nothing (Saratoga Shakespeare... Read more
Christina Kyllo Powers
35-50
LOVE this new career after spending 15 years at home with my kids. I love soaking up knowledge on all things acting! I'm particularly a fan of and have acted in horror and social justice... Read more
Lauren Ebner
32
LAUREN EBNER is a kind of funny WRITER / DIRECTOR with an unintentional background in film production. She was a screenwriting major in the Dramatic Writing Program at NYU Tisch and began working on film... 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
Molly Chiffer
16-25
Molly (she/her) is fully vaccinated & boosted local hire in NYC, LA, & Boston. Her credits include working opposite Meryl Streep and Amy Adams in John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt. She’s been a series regular on... Read more
Alice Tinari
19
ALICE TINARI is a New York-based director, playwright, and poet. The New York Play Festival will be the first professional production of her original work, "The Leaves Change." A piece that showcases the human experience... Read more
Sammi Gainer
15-30
SAMMI GAINER graduated in May of 2022 with a BFA in Theater Performance and a minor in Dance from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. During her time at college, Sammi won the Kennedy Center Best... 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
Amber Jessie
18 - 35
Amber Jessie studied the Meisner technique at the William Esper Studio. Recently captivating audiences in April as Serafina in Rubber at Theater for the New City, she eagerly embraces the role of Ella in The... Read more
McLean Peterson
27-35
McLean Peterson is an actor and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY. Theater: Love's Labor's Lost (Smith Street Stage), Carrie (TheatreZone), The Jury (A.R.T.), Pop Punk High (les Poisson Rouge), IvankaPlay (Edinburgh Fringe), Convention (Irondale), Assassins... Read more
Stephanie Wiggins
18-28
Stephanie Wiggins is an actor who was born and raised in Guatemala and is now based in NYC. Her passion for acting began while performing at Santa Fe College (FL) in several dance productions and... Read more
Crys Clemente Pascale
20-30
Crys Clemente Pascale is a live events freelancer. It brings them joy to produce, manage, and operate live events, especially those produced by performing arts nonprofit organizations in immersive (or otherwise non-traditional) performance spaces. Crys... 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
Isaac Wellhausen
22-35
Hi! My name is Isaac (Ike) Wellhausen. I am a singer, actor, mover, Voice Over Artist, and freelance videographer (Off Broadway Credits: Woman of the Year, Sugar). I have toured with children's musicals; Baby Shark... 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
ASHLEY NADINE LOPEZ
20-30
Ashley Nadine Lopez is a New York City-based actor with a passion for bringing dynamic characters to life on stage and screen. She recently booked a co-star role on Law & Order: Organized Crime (NBC),... Read more
Dylan Lesch
18-30
Dylan Lesch is an actor in New York City. Film Credits: Beton Arme (Kaan Eturan) Is This Anything? (Ilan Isaacs), Silent Introduction (Alek Abate) (Best Actor Nom, NYC Indie Awards), Stitched (Lorena Lourenco). Theater Credits:... Read more
Annika Solomone
20-35
Annika Solomone is an actor born and raised in NYC. Currently pursuing an MFA at the Actors Studio Drama School, her work has been seen on stage ("Legally Blonde," "Falsettos," etc). on screen ("Partner in... Read more
Daniel Oakes
15-30
Daniel Oakes is a native NYC based actor, singer, and dancer. He is so excited to make his NY Theater Festival debut with this fantastic cast and crew! He has many theater credits, including playing... 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
Kelsey Marshall
17-25
Kelsey Marshall is native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was recently seen in the Off Broadway US premiere of HONEYLAND THE MUSICAL. Select credits include Baker’s Wife (INTO THE WOODS), #7 (THE WOLVES), Fiona (SHREK), and... Read more
Jamorra Monae DuBose Morris
25-30
Jamorra DuBose Morris is an experienced Off-Broadway director and results-driven playwright with over five years of creating original, thought-provoking productions at renowned theaters across New York City. Her creative journey began as a visual artist... Read more
Jerome Allen-Smith
20 - 35
Jerome Allen-Smith is a NYC Actor and Artist. Recent Credits Include: AVOIDANT (The New Group); How To Steal Time (Conch Shell); IS GOD IS (Bank Street Theatre); Thirteenth Night (Teatro LATEA); The Importance of Being... Read more
Doug Gerber
30-40
Regional: A Christmas Carol (Huntington Theatre), Sound of Music (Reagle Music Theater), Mame (RMT), Wonderful Town (RMT), Breath & Imagination (Lyric Stage Company of Boston), A Future Perfect (Flyleaf Theatre), The Fantasticks (FT), Titanic (Woodland... Read more
JOE SYMON
48-55
A native New Yorker and a graduate of AMDA, Joe has performed Off-Broadway, regionally, toured nationally, and performed in the West Indies as well as throughout Europe. His years out in Hollywood, brought him opportunities... Read more
Catherine Crimmins
20-30
Catherine Crimmins hails from the small town of Westford, Massachusetts and loves speaking about herself in the third person. Catherine graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a BFA in Acting and is thrilled to... Read more
Esther Kohl
18-30
Esther Kohl is a Brooklyn-based director, actor, and musician with a Drama BFA from NYU. 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
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
Chris Ikner
35-45
Chris Ikner is a playwright, director, and educator from Georgia and is now based in New York City. After years of shaping bold, award-winning productions in Texas, he has found his voice as a playwright,... Read more
Andrei Dolezal
20-30
Andrei Dolezal is an actor based in New York City. Read more
Caroline Pitts
20-35
Caroline Pitts is an actor based in NYC. Her role as the Woman in "Soirée at Walter Benjamin's" (Winterfest, 2023) is her professional acting debut. Read more
Kyle Maxwell
20-40
Kyle Maxwell is an actor and writer currently living in Queens, New York. He was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. He holds an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of Tennessee, and is a... Read more
Andrew Burke
18-30
Brooklyn-based theatre artist, actor, writer, and designer. NY debut. Selected regional: Titus Andronicus Musicus (Players’ Ring Theatre, NH); Henry IV (Parts 1 and 2), and The Taming of the Shrew (Advice To The Players, NH);... Read more
Caleb Moreno
16-24
“Caleb Moreno is an Actor, Playwright, and Director originally from Vermont. Caleb is Thrilled and honored to be making their New York Theater Festival Debut in this show. This story carries a lot of significance... Read more
Christopher Flatt
22
Christopher is Thrilled to be apart of Mile 59 with an amazing group of talented people ! He has enjoyed being in stage since Middle school and continues to pursue his passion! Some of Chris’... Read more
Lucy Dolly Caires
25-35
Lucy Dolly Caires is thrilled to be back on stage helping to bring to life a Paul Pallotta creation. She is no stranger to the stage, having performed in a couple of one-act plays written... 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
David Grice
20-35
David Grice-(BA Theatre Studies MSU). David is an avid theatre artist and enthusiast. His work has been seen at venues such as Joe’s Pub (Sentenced to Sentences) , La MAMA (Noodles Astray), Wild Project (The... Read more
Ry Armstrong
19-34
Ry Armstrong (they // she // he) is an American, genderqueer artist who was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by nature and the arts. Their upbringing, which did contain both white and... 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
Annika Stenstedt
16-28
Annika Stenstedt is a graduating senior at NYU/Tisch School of the Arts, where she completed her primary training at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, and has now completed her professional training at the Department... 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
Sashank Gummella
18 - 30
Sashank has been on the New York scene for the last 4 years taking classes with the T Schreiber Studio, which has been a lovely second home to me since the start. He's fairly versed... 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
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
ASHLYN FRANK
25
Ashlyn Frank is a New York City and Boston based director that specializes in theatre, film, animation, and casting. A graduate from the Fordham University Lincoln Center Theatre Program, Ashlyn has mounted stage productions ranging... 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
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
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
Jimmy Murphy
25-35
Jimmy Murphy grew up in Northampton Massachusetts and moved to NYC in August. He has been acting since he was ten years old and most recently played John Merrick in The Elephant Man and Hal... Read more
Esme Mitchell
14-24
Esme Mitchell she/her (Leni) is proud to present Madylon in the New York Theater Festival! Favorite theatrical credits include Spelling Club (The Flea Theater), We Are The Tigers (NYU), Girls Online (PACE University), Emma Nolan... Read more
Amanda Cortinas
30s-40s
AMANDA CORTINAS (Ellen in And We Danced) is humbled and grateful to continue to collaborate with Brian Leahy Doyle on And We Danced. She has played leading roles on stage and screen, including originating the... Read more
Josh Musgrave
35-45
Josh is a native New Yorker, born and raised on the lower eastside of Manhattan, and later Roosevelt Island. Went to college at Berklee College in Boston, but later moved to France where he spent... Read more
Matthew DeMaria
1-9999
Matt is a composer, music director, pianist, drummer, and orchestrator based out of Long Island. Previously he served as the Music Director/Conductor for the 20th Anniversary International tour of “Rent.” Prior to that he worked... Read more
Robert Bratsztein
20's to mid 40's
I have performed in many productions such as Hamlet, the Machinal and Columbinus. Very excited to be back on stage and performing with such a talented cast. He would like to thank all his family... Read more
Jessica Jordan
25-30
Jessica Kate Jordan (she/her) is a NYC based actor, singer, and avid coffee-drinker. Jessica studied Theatre Arts at Virginia Tech, where some of her favorite performance credits include [title of show] (Susan), As You Like... Read more
Marc-Anthony Bullock
18-25
Marc-Anthony Bullock is an actor, singer, dancer, stage manager, and writer who is excited to put his law degree to good use. He is a graduate of AMDA and has appeared in many productions with... Read more
Tom Mooney
60-70
Tom revived a dormant acting career 5 years ago and has since appeared 2 commercials, 2 independent films, a TV pilot and a rap music video! He has studied at The Barrow Group, Actors Connection... Read more
Daniel Halbstein
25-40
Daniel Halbstein is a composer of musical theatre, choral music, art song, and jazz. He is excited to have presented his first full-length musical, Humanity Denied (libretto by Alberta Handelman), at the New York Theater... Read more
Connor Creagan
28 - 37
Connor Creagan is a New York-based Meissner-trained actor, comedian, and writer. He has opened for Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) at Caroline’s on Broadway for NYC Pride and has been featured on Comedy Central’s The... 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
Shilpa Raju
20-35
Shilpa Raju is a New York City based film and theatre performer. With roots in both India and the US, she infuses her work with a variety of cultural influences. By drawing on her professional... 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
Aya Nova
16-35
" Aya has been a lifelong lover of the powers that stories can have to help people heal. She sees how storytelling can create space for personal transformation. She knows she’s not alone in turning... Read more
Carmen Davis-Hall
60
Carmen Davis Hall, is a native of Asbury Park, New Jersey. She is the wife of a loving husband Mr. Jerry Hall, the proud mother of Monquel Walton and Glam Mom to Brandon Walton. Carmen... Read more
PATRICIA VANSTOND
55-70
PATRICIA VANSTONE Patricia Vanstone is an award-winning Canadian director, performer, and dramaturge. Equally at home in dramatic and musical genres, she has acted in or directed over 150 productions in Canada and internationally. Her production... Read more
Julian Carli
18-30
Julian is a NYC based singer/actor originally from Sacramento, California. Some of Julian credits include Legally Blonde (Great Plains Theatre Company), Mamma Mia (Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre), Christmas Carol (The Lyric Rep), and Spring Awakening... Read more
Isabel Jaramillo
20-30
Isabel Jaramillo is a New York–based actor and a recent graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She is drawn to emotionally grounded, character-driven storytelling and thrives in work that explores human complexity and... Read more
Michael Foster
45-55
Michael Foster is proud to be a part of the inaugural cast of Allison Ognibene’s “Mile 59” playing the part of John Burn. Michael started his community theatre journey portraying Mr. Bumble in Roy’s Hall... Read more
Caleigh Lozito
20-35
Caleigh Lozito is an actor/singer based in New York City. Caleigh most recently starred as Michael Scott in The Office: A Musical Parody Off Broadway and can also be seen in Hulu’s first original movie... Read more
Arturo de las Fuentes
28-40
Playwright, director, producer, actor, singer, songwriter and Cinematographer from S. Coahuila, based in NYC. His new album "Bye to Yesterday" was released in 2024. As a songwriter and producer, he has participated in more than... Read more
Feriz Sulejmani
22-30
Feriz Sulejmani is a New Jersey-based. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from Fairleigh Dickinson University and completed an intensive four-month training program with the Royal Shakespeare Company in England, honing his classical... Read more
Ndeye Daro Niang
18-37
Ndeye Daro Niang is a dynamic multidisciplinary artist and a proud graduate of the SUNY Purchase BFA program. Since earning her degree, she has immersed herself in the performing arts, honing her craft through intensive... Read more
Nicolas Galloza
21
Nico is thrilled to be able to participate in a show going up in New York's Theater Festival. He is very excited to share this experience with fellow actors and crew who he's done many... Read more
Sofia Pastena
15-23
Sofia Pastena is currently a senior at Montclair State University (MSU) receiving her BFA in Acting. At school, she has preformed in multiple improv shows, Feminize (Joanne), Elephants Graveyard (Steam Shovel Operator), and more! Sofia... Read more
Arisael Rivera
30 - 45
Arisael Rivera (He/Him) is a bilingual actor and writer based out of The Bronx. Arisael received his MFA in Acting from The New School. Favorite roles include Friar Laurence in Romeo & Juliet at CSC,... Read more
Pooranee Thanjavur Ramesh
30-35
"KALAI THILAGAM" Pooranee Thanjavur Ramesh is a Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, competition jury member and a performer, who holds Guinness record, World Record achiever, Mrs. BHARAT (petite) New Jersey, 2024 - Pageant winner. She has performed... Read more
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
Steph Miller
20-30
Steph is an NYC based actor and prodicer, who is passionate about new plays. Recent credits include: THE SHOTS THAT SHOOK SIDDIQ'S by Andrew Tejada (Wombat Theater Co.), PIPELINE LANDMINE by Robert Riley French (The... Read more
Cian Genaro
16-35
Cian Genaro, is an actor and musician, born and raised in New York City. He got his start at 11, Playing Peter Pan in his high school theater program, and went on to play roles... Read more
Zarina Nudalo Cameron
18-25
Zarina Nudalo Cameron is a New York based actor specializing in giving each character a unique personality and movement. Since graduating from The American Musical and Dramatic Academie's New York and Los Angeles campuses, Zarina... Read more
Crystal McGee
30-65
CRYSTAL MCGEE - was born in Fort Dix, NJ, and has been singing since the tender age of 4. As Crystal grew, her passion for music drove her to explore and embrace a variety of... Read more
Maya Grace McCullough
N/A
Maya Grace McCullough is a stage director and dramaturg based in Brooklyn, New York. She enjoys developing new works that explore themes of race, gender, power, and empathy. She is passionate about storytelling and approaches... Read more
Hayden Singer
12-22
Hayden Singer is a Southwest Florida native and is a current musical theatre major at Nazareth College. Some of his recent credits have been Nick Bottom in Something Rotten, Carl Hanratty in Catch me if... Read more
Sophia Colón Roosevelt
15-22
Sophia Colón Roosevelt had been acting since 15, after having a lead role in the indie feature Starfish. Sophia has worked on a number of productions and staged readings in the DC area—most of which... Read more
Sky Sobieski
15-25
It is with great honor and appreciation that I am here to perform the role of Elizabeth Devine in Mile 59. As an actor, I've learned alot about myself and the world. Three years ago... 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
Camryn Graves
18-30
Camryn Graves (she/her) is a NYC based actor, dancer, singer and educator. Born and raised in Laguna Niguel, CA, she began dancing at the age of three and never stopped. Throughout her formative years, she... Read more
Danielle DiBattista
18
Danielle is 18 years old and currently a student at Sussex County Community college majoring in Theater Arts. After community, she plans to attend a 4 year school to receive a degree in Theatre Education.... 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
Kate Krieger
30-40
A Los Angeles native who was born curious, imaginative, and sensitive, Kate knew she wanted to be an actress from a very early age. Her fascination with human behavior and love of storytelling led her... 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
Jagger Dunning
Blue/Green
Jagger Dunning is a dynamic performer and director studying Theatre at Hofstra University. With a passion for acting, directing, dance, and tech theatre, he’s appeared in productions like Sweeney Todd, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and... Read more
Luna Valbuena
16-24
Luna Valbuena is a Latina actress based in New York, working across theatre, television, voice over and film. She recently appeared in the international television series Ana de Nadie and has been part of a... Read more
Nik Mucha
15 to 27
(he/him) is a recent NYU Tisch Drama graduate. Past productions include: Acan (Mojada) and Dolokhov (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812). He hopes you enjoy the show and hug the ones you love. Read more
Scott Bausemer
18-33
Scott's a writer, actor, and filmmaker working in New York City. Though an actor in high school, Scott took a step sideways and studied digital filmmaking in Boston, gaining experience in every technical aspect of... Read more
G. R. Ariadne
N/A
G.R. Ariadne is a New York Playwright, Artist, & Producer from the Jersey Shore. She seeks to embody the spirit of William Burroughs in her work: “All writing is in fact cut-ups. A collage of... Read more
Kathryn Mellin
18-30
Kathryn began her acting career on stage with her mother in the Greeley Stampede Troupe at 8 years of age later seeking training at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute. She has starred in... Read more
Craig David Rosen
50-60
Craig David Rosen (Director) is thrilled to be directing The Couch. He most recently appeared on stage again after a 5 year hiatus in The Ridgefield Theater Barn’s production of the Prom. He was last... Read more
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
Miles MEssier
19-29
Miles Messier (he/him) is an Actor, Music Director, and Composer. He is thrilled to continue the journey of To the Fairest at the New York Theatre Festival! Miles has performed, written, and directed all over... Read more
Jaclyn Mercer
20-35
Jaclyn Mercer is a New York City-based singer and actor. Her previous credits include: Puffs (Susie Bones/Harry Potter), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Ensemble) and Little Shop of Horrors (U/s Audrey). Instagram: @jaclyn_mercer Read more
Jack Teitelbaum
15-24
Jack Teitelbaum is an actor born and raised in New York City. 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
Francoise Traxler
16-34
Francoise Traxler is grateful to be making her New York Theatre Festival debut! Francoise is a recent NYC transplant from Lincoln, Nebraska. NYC credits include Mortadella in “Café Resistance” (Theater for the New City), Detective... Read more
Brett Fox
20-25
Hi there, I'm Brett! I grew up in a small town in New Jersey right outside of Philadelphia. In my freshman year of high school I decided that I wanted to try something new, so... 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
Michael Giorgio
40-50
Recent roles include Arnold Weissberger in The Coming Storm at Theater for the New City; The Father in October 7th – University Tour; Matt (cover) in Honor at ART/NYC. Past Projects: Sign in the Six... Read more
Monica Mist
35-45
Monica is a classically trained Australian actress based in New York City. Her first role was at 12 years old playing a kleptomaniac with a particular love for socks. Making an audience laugh ignited a... Read more
Andy Fitch
30-45
Andy Fitch is an actor, writer, comedian, and artist living in Brooklyn NY. He performs improv and sketch comedy weekly at The Armory at the Tank Theater. 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
Melissa Ford
25-35
Melissa is an actress and singer with over 20 years of experience and training. Her credits span theatre, musical theatre, TV/film, commercial, and voiceover. Melissa’s selected NYC theater credits include The Big Dream (Darlene/Lady Penelope),... Read more
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
Jes Burke
Mid-20s
I was born and raised in New York, and have been acting my whole life, though I never formally went to school for it. I studied fiction and poetry in college, but always knew the... Read more
Megan Breit
16-30
Megan Breit (she/her) is a Harlem based actor/comedian! Megan moved to NYC after graduating with her BFA in Musical Theatre from LIU Post. Since then she has enjoyed working with Theatre Nerds Virtual Insanity as... Read more
Philip Kushner
35-45
Philip is an Actor/Writer/Director in New York. He was featured in the Movie Kinsey as the Bellhop. As a part of the HB Studio Theatre Ensemble he performed in the plays, The Long Goodbye, Unity,... Read more
Nancy Pop
20-30
Nancy Pop is an award-winning Romanian-American actress, producer, and director based in New York. Recent credits include Two Bimbos’ December production of BUT I MET YOU ON TV at TheaterLab NYC, voiceover work for the... Read more
Anita Daswani
25-35
Anita Daswani is an NYC-based actress with performance experience ranging from Off- off-Broadway plays to TV and film. She most recently appeared in the ensemble play, Your Faithful Reader, to which she also contributed as... Read more
Gaby Canedo
18-28
Gaby Canedo is very excited to be part of Hysteria! Gaby is a 22 year-old actor based in New York City who recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. In... Read more
Collin Champagne
20-40
Collin Champagne (He/Him) is happy to be playing the role of Nathanial in this original production of Humanity Denied. Classically trained, Collin has sung roles from Handel, to Britten, to Sondheim. Collin began his training... Read more
Robert Flamm
45+
Mr. Flamm grew up in Tanzania where his relationships were primarily with chimpanzees, as his mother worked with Jane Goodall. That is how developed his love for the theater and writing. Robert was able to... 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
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
Stephen Anthony
25-40
Stephen Anthony is an actor based out of New York City. The Theater and Film are his home, he adores and understands the hard work it takes to illustrate literature. Acting is one of the... Read more
Christina Goursky
18-32
Christina Goursky is a New York based actress trained in the Stanislavsky method. She just recently received her MFA in acting from The Actors Studio Drama School and is a finalist for the renowned Actors... Read more
Lindsey M.E. Newton
20-35
actor/singer/writer based in NYC, Syracuse University’s Department of Drama class of 2017. New York/Off Broadway: KHAN!!! The Musical!, The Truth About Whispers, Monsters Are Made in the Minds of Men, Soviet Rebel Girl (BMI Workshop,... Read more
Xavier Burns
10-15
(He/him) is a Queens public middle school student who has performed in local (Unity Stage: Rooster/Annie), school (PS150Q: Harry McAfee/Bye Bye Birdie) and community (VLOG: Little Gaspard/Tale of Two Cities) theater. Thank you, cast &... Read more
King Downing
40-55
King Downing is a Lawyer, Filmmaker, Journalist, Musician, and Radio Host. Read more
Senna Prasatthong
14-25
Senna is a recent graduate of NYU Tisch Drama’s New Studio on Broadway. Last month, she played Liliane La Fleur in her program’s production of "Nine," directed by "Paradise Square's" Amy Marie Seidel. Senna also... Read more
Aaron Going
22-32
Aaron Going stands at a staggering 5’8” tall, and can even tie his shoes. Hailing from Montana, he moved to New York to pursue his dreams of becoming a Rhinestone Cowboy like the late great... Read more
Jess Lauricello
20s
Jess Lauricello (she/they) is an NYC-based interdisciplinary theatre artist and tree-hugger who believes in you and aliens. She writes and interprets plays in some sort of mad attempt to discover herself and her relationship to... Read more
Lady Bushra
25-45
Shortlisted for a BBC New Comedy Award, the internationally renowned, comedic character of ‘Lady Bushra’ is played by Amir Dean, amassing a social media following of over 500K across all platforms whereas his online content... Read more
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
Abby Erff
16-25
Abby Erff is New York City based multi-hyphenate artist. Her love for theater has been growing since age five, when she played a ghostling in her local community theatre production of The Legend of Sleepy... 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
Malgorzata (Gosia) Jasiniak
18-29
Malgorzata (Gosia) Jasiniak (they/he) is a multi-disciplinary performer and playwright from Kraków, Poland. Graduated from AMDA and The New School with BFA degree, Gosia’s most recent credits include Puss in Boots (Puss in Boots), Rockaway... Read more
Christopher Herr
25-40
Public Defender by day, actor by night. Read more
Matthew Aponte
21
Matthew is an aspiring director passionate about telling stories that resonate with wide audiences. With a background in theatre starting in third grade and continuing through college, he values the power of performance to express... Read more
Diella Thomas
20-30s
DIELLA THOMAS - is a preacher’s kid. Mother Assistant Pastor and Father a deacon. She grew up in the church under with Jamaican grandparents and American grandparents. She started singing in her younger years with... Read more
Oscar Wahlberg
18-30
Oscar Wahlberg has been chasing his passion for acting since he was 6 years old, when he auditioned for his first film. He studied acting at Pace University and lives in New York. Oscar can... Read more
Robert L Bradvica
25-40
Robert .L Bradvica first moved to NYC to attend the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2015, and since then has dabbled in all aspects of theater, from directing and producing, to stage managing... 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
James J. Santora
52-60
I started acting first with community theater in Darien, CT, Stamford,CT and Westport, CT from 1994-2006. Professionally since 2007 to the present. I’ve been in numerous theater plays off broadway and off off broadway as... Read more
Alonda Jones
25-35
Alonda is an actress from Staten Island, NY. Starting her career as a child, Alonda was trained in her schools’ theatre program and independent improv training. She was featured in Columbia student films and is... Read more
Michelle Kariuki
20-35
Michelle Kariuki (she/her) is a Brooklyn based artist with Jersey roots. She graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama and a minor in Social and Public Policy. Since then,... Read more
Giovanni Sandoval
28-33
Giovanni, is a New York City-based actor with a dynamic background in film, theater, and physical storytelling. Their film credits include leading roles in French Picnic (Onerios Collective) and Unigirl (Tina Cantu), along with standout... Read more
Alice Bahlke
35-50
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Azariah Coppin
23-33
Azariah Coppin (azicoppin.com) is a playwright whose most recent short play Setting: Teachers’ Lounge debuted as part of Spring/Summer Festival 2019. His most recent chapbook is called On Kinesthetic & Auditory Feelings. Read more
Juan Carlos Hernandez
45-60
Juan Carlos was born in Cuba and raised in Hammond, Indiana and Miami, Florida. In Miami, he attended St. John Vianney College and studied philosophy. He also wrote for the local church’s newsletter. In 1992... 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
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
Joey Anderson
20s
Joey Anderson is an undergrad in the BFA Acting program at Montclair University. He has many previous roles in student written productions and local theaters within his home town of Canton Ohio. 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
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
Diana Quetti
25-40
Diana Quetti is a New York based stage and film actor and a member of Actors’ Equity Association. Her most recent project was a reading for the new feature film Pan under the direction of... 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
Thierno Diallo
17-29
Trained by acclaimed coaches Susan Batson, Terry Knickerbocker, and Anthony Abeson, Thierno specializes in character exploration and delving into the depths of emotions. TV credits include recurring roles on 'Emigre' with Chuku Modu and a... Read more
Luli Mitchell
10-15
LULI MITCHELL is a 15-year old actress, singer, dancer. Select credits: A Christmas Story Broadway National Tour (Esther Jane, Ensemble, u/s Randy, u/s Tap Specialty), AEA Work Session of Sarah Silverman’s new musical The Bedwetter... 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
Rebecca Kritzer
Rebecca Kritzer is a Latina New Yorker by way of Miami. Most recently she directed the boundary-pushing musical Cabaret at San Antonio Broadway Theatre. She also served as both the Associate Director and the Choreographer... Read more
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
Zara Cojocaru
16-21
Zara Cojocaru (she/they) is a New York based artist who holds a passion for storytelling. Zara discovered her love for acting whilst growing up Maryland, where she was involved in high school productions as well... Read more
Kevin Torello
16-25
Hello! My name is Kevin Torello. I have been a stage and film performer for seven years. I am located in New York City but I attend Nazareth College through their Musical Theater BFA program!... Read more
Carolann Solebello
50-60
CAROLANN SOLEBELLO is a native New Yorker and performing songwriter recently returned to acting after two decades touring with three different bands and recording six group and five solo albums. Back before the turn of... Read more
Katrina "Kat" de Mesa
16-28
Kat de Mesa is a Filipino-American physical theatre artist and performer based in Manhattan. They hold a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts where they trained at the Experimental Theatre Wing... Read more
Elana Weinberger
30-45
Elana is a grown-up theater kid, school psychologist, and native New Yorker currently living in the Bronx. She returned to musical theater, her most beloved hobby and passion, in 2017, performing in many musicals, cabarets,... Read more
Israel Soto Jr.
18-27
Israel is excited and honored for his New York debut. Although he is pursuing a degree in Music Education at Montclair State University, Israel has always had a passion for acting. Previously he has played... Read more
Jack Coggins
50-70
After graduating from Harvard College in 1980, Jack Coggins devoted himself to ballet, jazz, and tap training, with a simultaneous immersion into community theater in the Boston area prior to moving to Hoboken NJ in... 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
Eva Scott
23
Eva Scott (she/her) is a 23 year old actor from Baltimore, MD. She trained at The New School for an Acting BFA, and went abroad to London in 2020 to study Theatre at Rose Bruford... Read more
Hillel Rosenshine
18 - 30
Hillel Rosenshine. Recent New York theater includes Bettinger's Luggage (AMT Theater), “The Grandchild Effect” (finalist at Act One: One Act Festival at The Secret Theater), and “The Misanthrope” (staged reading at Rattlestick Theater). Regional credits... 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
Lizette Padua
23
Lizette Padua is a rising talent in the theatre scene, currently pursuing her passion as a Junior Theatre and Performance Major from the dynamic borough of the Bronx. With her involvement in the performing arts... Read more
Julia Melloni
19-29
Julia Melloni (she/they) graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Ancient History. Offstage, Julia spends her time practicing stage combat, raging against the machine, and relaxing with... Read more
Sophia Aranda
25-40
Sophia Aranda, a first-generation Cuban- Nicaraguan actor and singer, is rooted in New York City's vibrant arts scene. After finishing her training at NYU/Tisch within the Atlantic Theater Company program, she has since showcased her... 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
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
Peyton Strong
18 - 27
Peyton Strong is an actor, director, and playwright based in Manhattan. She's received formal training for acting and directing from classes at Brown University and has appeared in numerous plays and student films in Providence.... Read more
Haley Karlich
15-35
Haley Karlich graduated college in ‘22 with a BA in Theatre Studies and Musical Theatre. She’s a working actor, aspiring director, and production assistant in theatre and film with many creative hobbies. Performance credits range... Read more
Sabrina Lin
15-25
Nani Lin is a fourth generation Chinese-American actress, musician, and writer currently based in San Francisco and New York City. She has done work on both the screen and the stage and is now earning... Read more
Mallory Wu
23-37
Professionally trained SAG-AFTRA actor with 18 years of industry experience in Film/TV, national commercials, theater, voiceover, and motion capture. Open to all types of roles - just happy to be acting. 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
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
Tania Joseph
37-70
TANIA JOSEPH - is thrilled to be working with Head of my Life Productions again. She is thrilled to be back on stage after a small hiatus. Some of her favorite roles were Motormouth Maybelle... 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
Amy Ollove
15-29
Originally from Maine, Amy grew up an only child with two devoted parents and adoring dog siblings. Their constant attention made Amy hungry for a louder applause and is thus an actress. Type-A and dry-witted,... Read more
Gabriel Rosario
Early 20s-Mid 30s
Gabriel Rosario is a graduate from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and is currently a Faculty Member in its Stage Combat Department. He is an Advanced Actor Combatant, Stunt Performer, Fight Director and Intimacy... Read more
Emily Hawkins
25
Emily is a New York City based freelance director, theatre critic, and overall theatre creator, who recently moved from Los Angeles. In 2020 she graduated from the University of Southern California, Magna Cum Laude, with... 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
Allison Valentino
55-60
Allison has been cast as a background extra for a number of theatrical releases including Major League II, Disney's College Road Trip, and Federico Castelluccio's The Brooklyn Banker. She played Violet Rose in The Death... Read more
Baylee Stevenson
15-25
Baylee Stevenson is thrilled to be making her debut on the New York Theatre Festival stage. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Baylee made her jump to the big apple to study musical theatre at the American... Read more
Leo Watson
22
Leo Watson Lwats910@gmail.com Leo Watson is a current third year Film and Communications Major, now minoring in Theater and Performing Arts at Centenary University, looking to take on new opportunities and work on new create... Read more
Nick Marino
60-70
Nick has been performing in community theatre for 22 years. He has been in over 24 productions and is still having lots of fun with friends and family. He is very excited to be performing... 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
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
Katerina Pappas
15-23
With skilled talent, a disarming smile, and a mature demeanor, Katerina is your strong, independent, Greek-American actress. She grew up in Queens, New York, and has the NYC go-getter mentality to prove it. Starting in... 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
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
Regan Lavin
16-28
Regan Lavin recently graduated from Stanford with a Bachelors of Arts in American Studies and a minor in Theater and Performance Studies. While there, she was Executive Producer of Ram’s Head Theatrical Society, leading a... Read more
Michael Greenlake
55-75
Michael Greenlake has worked as an actor/voice artist, puppeteer, writer and cartoonist based in NYC. Credits include the series finale of The Opposition With Jordan Klepper, the music video Floss (lead, with Backpack Kid), and... Read more
Fitch Means
27
Fitch Means is a Philadelphia-born, 2× Platinum–certified singer-songwriter, performer, and creative powerhouse whose work blends R&B, soul, pop, and hip-hop with emotionally rich storytelling. A member of the Recording Academy’s 2025 New Member Class, Fitch... Read more
KJ Denhert
48-65
KJ Denhert is an NYC-based, award-winning songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. She’s making her theatrical debut acting in Badland Butterfly. She is a consummate artist with a rich history; a legend of Urban Folk &... Read more
Hayden Kerzie
15-25
(Hayden Kerzie) Is thrilled to be part of this production of Sad Magic Sins. He was last seen as Ernst in Spring Awakening (Outside The Lines/A.R.T.). Other credits include, Cabaret (Emcee, CLOC), Wonderful Town (Frank... Read more
Gabriel Joaquin Pupo
18-28
Gabriel Joaquin Pupo is an award-winning actor with an extensive background in theater and film. A graduate of NYU Tisch’s Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, he has trained in Stanislavsky, Brecht, and on-camera technique... Read more
Sophia Carlin
25-35
Sophia Carlin (she/they) is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist dedicated to highlighting unheard voices through new works and adaptations. She proudly serves as the Creative Director for Hamlet Isn't Dead (HID), having directed dozens of projects... Read more
Derick Ansah
21-40
Derick Ansah is a Ghanaian born actor based in New York City. He began his career as an artist, training at the William Esper Studio where he cultivated his passion for the arts. He brings... Read more
Wells Mundell Wood
15-28
I'm the NYC-based Wells Mundell Wood, and I'm currently in search of representation. At seven years old, I saw my first play in Delaware after having lived in two separate states previously. I was immediately... Read more
Olivia Bernabe
18-30
Olivia (they/she) is a queer Latine theatre artist with an emphasis in musicals, puppetry, and devising. Since moving to NYC in 2019, they have performed with numerous companies including La Mama ETC, HERE Arts Center,... Read more
Lane McLeod Jackson
28-42
Lane McLeod Jackson is an actor, writer, director, and (unless you hear differently) human who has worked professionally in New York, New Jersey, and Ireland. Since he returned to performance in 2021 he's been cast... Read more
Samantha Ruston
35-40
Samantha is a NYC-based actress and graduate of Virginia Tech with a BA in Theatre. Theatre credits include: The Picture of Dorian Gray and the Off-Broadway productions of Chasing Jack and One Nation, One Mission,... Read more
Paul Pecorino
30 - 50
OFF - BROADWAY CREDITS INCLUDE: Ruthless! the Musical (Sylvia St. Croix, St. Luke's Theatre, dir. Joel Paley) Devil Boys From Beyond (Mattie Van Buren, New World Stages, dir. Kenneth Elliott) The Crumple Zone (Matt, Rattlestick... Read more
Lauren Rose
15-25
Lauren Rose is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire acting and directing program. New York credits include Untold Horrors and the End of the World for the New York Theatre Festival. New Hampshire... Read more
Zachary Dornfeld
18-26
I am a musician, composer, arranger, and audio engineer. I have a Master's in Music Technology from NYU and have an interest in composing, arranging, remixing, and other jobs in the music industry or similar... Read more
Emily Rose Unnasch
18-30
She is thrilled to be performing in her first show in New York after moving to the city from Southern California! Regional: Nice Work If You Can Get it, Cabaret, The Light In The Piazza... Read more
Diego Ortiz
20-26
Puerto Rican, Baltimore Born, Dc raised. A character actor. Played guitar and lead singer/songwriter in a couple bands. A playwright. Read more
Michael Tricca
18-30
Michael Tricca’s study of culture and psychology has guided him towards making “art with impact,” particularly new works; his projects frequently examine masculinity, environmentalism, and the mind. He is a founding member of 83 Midnight... 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
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
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
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
Cameron Schmitt
16-26
Cameron Schmitt is a New York Based actor from Kentucky who obtained his Bachelor's in Fine Arts in Theatre at Florida State University. He has appeared in a number of short films, most recently the... Read more
Jenni Profera
16-26
Jenni Profera is a current senior BFA Acting major at Rider University, where she works as a theatre technician in the costume department. She recently won the Broadway World award for best supporting actress for... Read more
Sean Coffey
20-30
Sean Coffey is an actor based in Westchester, NY. He studied at Fordham University and has performed locally throughout the tristate area. Recent favorite theater credits include Dear Brutus (Mr. Lob, Alpha NYC Theater Company),... Read more
Luca Fotnaine
23-37
Luca Fontaine was born in Paris. He has Italian-French origins and grew up between France, Italy and England. He is a recent graduate of Juilliard (MFA Acting – group 51). Recipient of the John Houseman... Read more
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
Bruna Sampaio
15-27
Bruna Sampaio (she/her) I am a versatile bilingual Portuguese native speaker actress who fluently speaks English. I have been working internationally in Portugal, in the UK and in the US and I'm currently based in... Read more
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
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
Kindra Graham
Young Adult - Up (30-up)
KINDRA ROSE GRAHAM (Not appearing tonight) - is a NJ native and works in the Administration Unit at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold, NJ. She is the mother of three beautiful children, ages... Read more
Maddy Montz
18-30
Maddy Montz is so excited to be a part of Girl All The Bad Guys Want and the New York Theatre Festival! Previous regional credits include : Maureen (RENT), Paulette (Legally Blonde), and Rizzo (Grease).... Read more
Deric Gochenauer
35-50
Deric Gochenauer considers himself one of the most fortunate souls to have live so many lives, gone on so many adventures, and collaborated with so many talented artists and across the globe. Credits include: Urinetown,... Read more
Maija Pieper
15-25
Maija Pieper is a New York City based actor and recent graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder. Since graduating with her Bm in Musical Theater Maija has performed as an understudy for the Colorado... Read more
Moriah
30-40
Dr. Moriah Shiddat is the Writer and Director of Zula. She is an Alumni of Howard University, Michigan State University and Ohio University. She is a poet and scholar in pan-African studies and integrated social... Read more
Jean Gordon
16-30
Jean is an enthusiastic theatremaker pursuing her MFA in Acting at The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. She was last seen in If I Cleaned Everything: an exorcism (Nancy Chandler Hawkes), #HellIsOtherPeople (Esther... Read more
Mary Hope McDaniel
17-29
Mary Hope McDaniel is a New York City based actor with roots in Louisiana. She holds a B.A. in Theatre Performance from Louisiana State University and was a participant of the Gap Program at the... Read more
Alicia Thomas
18-30
A Detroit native but calls NYC home as well. Select Regional Theatre: The Colored Museum and The Producers (American Stage), Dreamgirls (Mill Mountain Theatre), A Lion in Winter and Crumbs From the Table of Joy... Read more
Sam Sweet
15-30
Sam Sweet he/him (Jason) does wanna be here and is thrilled to be a part of the New York Theater Festival this year. Making his NYC debut alongside so many fellow AMDA graduates has been... Read more
Jayden Hudson
20
Jayden Hudson (He/Him) is absolutely thriller to take part in Where The Door Leads. This is his first production since moving to New York and is quite grateful for this opportunity. He gives a special... 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
Allie Seebode
16-25
Allie Seebode as Amelia (The Lesbian) Allie Seebode is a rising Sophomore B.F.A Musical Theater Major at Nazareth College. Allie is a native of Delmar, NY. Some of Allie’s favorite credits include: ASSASSINS (Sara Jane... Read more
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
irene turri
38
Irene Turri is an Italian actor, director and producer. She is the artistic collaborator and head director of the audiobook publishing company FablerAudio. After graduating in Milan, Irene worked on stage in Italy and France.... Read more
Devin Bonomo
16-25
Devin Bonomo is an actor from Brooklyn, New York. His push towards the Arts came from his curiosity with human psychology and why people are the way they are. It started with his project 'The... Read more
Ava Raye Escobado
15-27
Ava Raye Escobado is a theatre artist currently attending Sands College of Performing Arts for a BA in the Acting International Performance Ensemble. Before coming to New York, she performed at a theatre company in... Read more
John Lampe
28-48
John Lampe is a director, writer, and performer. His work has been seen across the US and in Europe. In New York, he has worked with companies such as Urban Stages, New Circle Theatre, Frog... Read more
Lana Scott Stringer
20-26
Lana Scott Stringer is a Brooklyn-based graduate of Samford University's theater and film programs. She has written and cowritten multiple commissioned and original works, including a full-length devised collaborative theater adaptation of The Strange Case... Read more
Tessie Herrasti
26-38
Tessie Herrasti, a Mexican-born actress, writer, and filmmaker based in New York City, is renowned for her multifaceted artistic endeavors and impactful social initiatives. Her career has spanned stages and screens in prominent global cities... Read more
Gabrielle Meacham
20-35
Gabrielle Meacham (she/her): Gabi is a NYC-based performer-director-creator from Berkeley, CA. She loves bringing artists from all disciplines together to tell stories that make the world a better place. She most recently directed Confessions of... 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
Auset Taylor
18-30
Auset Taylor is an actress based in Brooklyn who started in dance, but loves the theater. She studied at Princeton University and has been a dancer in a number of professional dance productions in New... Read more
Stacey Linnartz
35-43
Stacey is a NYC-based professional actor, director, writer, producer and teacher of acting. She is the Artistic Director and proud Co-Founder of Kids Creative Collective, Inc. which brings tuition free theatre arts programming to under... 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
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
Sarah Davie
40-60
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Ameya Kothandaraman
16-25
Ameya Kothandaraman (she/her) is an artist and performer based in New York/New England. She is currently earning her BFA in Theatre Performance and a Minor in Musical Theatre from Hofstra University. She loves new works... Read more
Eric Parness
40s-50s
Eric Parness is a theatre artist who performs, directs, writes, and teaches. He is the Artistic Director of Resonance Ensemble, a New York based theatre company, through which he has produced, directed and/or acted in... 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
Alexandra Zografos
18-30
Alexandra Zografos (She/Her) is very excited to be a part of GATBGW. Her recent credits include the national tour of Cocomelon Live!, Willy Wonka at the Argyle Theatre and Limelight Theatre Company’s new works play... Read more
Frankie Otis
15-25
Frankie Otis (He/Him) completed his BFA at the Boston University School of Theatre last Spring. He also had the pleasure of spending a semester studying classical acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic... 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
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
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
Nicole Ponce
15-25
Nicole Ponce (she/her) is a Peruvian-American actress and improviser raised in Florida now based in New York City. She received a B.A in Theatre Arts (Performance) and a B.S in Computer Science from Rollins College.... Read more
Adam Wood
13-25
Adam Wood is a rising star on the creative scene, carving a unique path as a filmmaker and performer. He is currently honing his craft as a film student at Purchase College. Adam is already... Read more
Aaron Glass
21
I am currently a student at Pace University. I was asked by the creator of "Where the Door Leads" to play Mr. Harrison. This is my second official acting gig, with my first being for... 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
Stephanie Halovanić
25-35
Stephanie Halovanić is a writer/director based in NYC, originally from Texas. Known for her comedic style and vibrant aesthetic, she is passionate about both theater and film. Stephanie’s debut absurdist comedy "But Humble Sinners" premiered... Read more
Chandler Burns
22-40
Chandler Burns is a writer/performer originally from North Carolina who made his writing/directing debut into professional theater with his play, "Goodnight." in Wilmington, North Carolina in 2018. Since then he has been published in The... Read more
Shailen Patel Braun
18-25
Shailen Patel Braun (he/him) is a NYC based singer, actor, musician and music director. He is in his senior year of artistic training at NYU Tisch’s New Studio on Broadway and his music training in... Read more
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
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
Aviva Katz
20-30
Aviva Katz is a NYC-based director, performer, arts administrator, and theatre educator specializing in new work and theatre for social change. She is passionate about developing plays that spark meaningful conversation, amplify underrepresented voices, and... 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
Collin Hendley
16-30
Collin Hendley is a NYC actor originally from South Georgia. His original musical, (Book, Music, and Lyrics) Brighter Than the Sun debuted in the NYTF before transferring Off-Broadway in early 2024. Recent credits include Roger’s... 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
Iryna Scarola
35-45
Iryna Scarola is a Ukrainian actress based in NYC, passionate about stories that reflect on the metaphysical nature of existence and the unseen forces that shape our lives. Her screen credits include Terror Trips (2022),... Read more
Mae Barbour
35-40
Mae studied acting at The American Academy Of Dramatic Arts. She has worked in film and television and has appeared in several Off-Broadway productions including the award winning “Super Fishbowl Sunday” where she created the... Read more
Michelle Mallardi
40s-50s
MICHELLE MALLARDI: Broadway: Belle in Disney’s ”Beauty and the Beast”. Off Broadway: “Chess” in concert, “Internal Combustion”, “Astronauts”. Live soloist at Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular, with Linda Eder at the Palace Theatre and... Read more
Luis Louis
55
Actor-mime, teacher, director and playwright. Founder of the "Luis Louis Studio - Center for Research and Creation of Total Mime in Brazil". A graduate from Desmond Jones School of Mime and Physical Theater (London), he... 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
Natalie Yost
15-25
This will be Natalie's second time performing in a production as part of the New York Theater Festival at the Teatro LATEA. She previously appeared as Pluto in "In the Mix." Throughout her time at... 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
Erdem Erdal Ülker
16-28
Erdem Erdal Ülker, represented by The Talent Express, is a Turkish-born actor whose credits include an Off-Broadway debut at Playhouse 46, select readings at the Actors Studio, a current festival run of award-winning film ‘Plane-Hop,’... Read more
Eric Grant
20-40
Eric Grant (‘Val’) is delighted to be performing onstage in New York City once more after spending many years practicing law in California and Florida. Based in New York City, he studies acting at The... Read more
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
Amanda L. Mason
28/35
Amanda L. Mason is an actress and writer from Stafford, Virginia. She has been trained at Stella Adler Studio of Acting and UCLA’s Extension Screenwriting program. Recently she performed in the New York Theatre Festival... Read more
Marlene Hoffmann
22-35
Marlene Hoffmann is a New York City-based actress, originally from Germany. She has worked as a professional theater actress in Germany all of her adult life, highlights include Janet (“The Rocky Horror Show”), Peer Gynt... Read more
ANGIE JOSIAH
35
Angie, a multi-talented performer, once again steps onto the stage as an actor. 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
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
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
Jason Sanchez
18 - 27
Jason Sanchez is a Cuban-American actor from Miami, FL. He graduated from University of North Carolina in 2023 and is incredibly honored to work alongside such fantastic collaborators on City Rats! Some of his credits... 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
Isaac J. Conner
40-55
Isaac J. Conner is an NYC-based stage, screen, and voice actor/director/producer. Leaving CA in 2010 to be closer to family in rural PA, he worked in computer programming, founded the Billtown Burlesque troupe, worked with... Read more
Miu Sato
21
Miu Sato is a New York-based Japanese composer for screen and stage, as well as a pianist. She is a recipient of the Alan Menken Scholarship and Production Music Association Scholarship, and holds a Diploma in Piano... 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
Danielle Rossi
18 - 25
Danielle Rossi (Zadie) is originally from Miami, Fl. She first began acting in NYC in a rendition of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”, at Marymount Manhattan College in 2019 and taking classes at The Barrow... 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
Ben Covello
23
Ben is a New York Music Director, Pianist and Vocal Coach. His recent credits include the "Rent 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour" where he served as Music Director/Piano/Conductor as well as Associate Music Director/Keys 2/Guitar 2,... Read more
Holly Gregory
21
Holly Gregpry is a stage manager, producer, and design assistant working in New York and San Francisco. Read more
Bradley Nowacek
16-28
Bradley Nowacek was nominated for Best Singer for his performance as the title role in Vanya! at the Spring/Summer 2024 Festival. Other favorite roles include Templeton the Rat (Charlotte’s Web, National Tour) Usher/Understanding (Everybody, Milwaukee... Read more
Tad D'Agostino
16-30
Tad D'Agostino has a BFA from Marymount Manhattan college. Recent credits; the world premier of Dean Haspiel's The War of Woo. The semi-autobiographical short Ramblin' Down Fifth Ave. co-written and directed by Hunter Gause available... Read more
Maddie London
20-30
Maddie London is an actor, director, and playwright. She recently finished her time at the University of New Hampshire as a BA acting and directing student. Maddie is a strong actor in both contemporary and... Read more
Jimena Rosas
16-30
Jimena Rosas is a New York City–based actress from Lima, Peru. Her work bridges classical and contemporary forms, often exploring the emotional contradictions of womanhood and identity. Recent credits include Evil Lives Here (HBO Max,... 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
Tiffany Browne-Tavarez
35-45
Originally from Salem, Virginia, Tiffany moved to NYC in 2005 to pursue a career in acting as well as enjoy everything the Big Apple has to offer. She has since worked professionally in several productions... Read more
Will Flynn
21-30
Will Flynn is a multi-faceted artist and storyteller with experience on stage and on screen, originally from Magnolia, TX. He recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)with a BFA in Performing... 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
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
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
Matthew Pezzulich
n/a
Matthew is a NYC-based director, designer, stage and production manager. Previous directing credits include: FANTASMA DE NOCHE (World Premiere, The Tank) and ANTIGONE (Adelphi University). Design credits include: THE CHERRY ORCHARD (Scenic Design, Burning Coal... Read more
Casper Burgos
20-30
Casper Burgos is from Hartford, CT. His acting debut began over this past year in a short film, entitled “BE MINE” in the supporting role of “Tony”. . Zig Zag will be his first theatrical... Read more
Gabrielle Driese
17-22
From the heart of Atlanta, Gabrielle Driese is a singer, actor, and gemini who has just recently received her BFA in Musical Theatre at Marymount Manhattan College. Her recent credits include NYU Tisch Film ‘Ignominy’,... 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
Perseis J Grant
22-26
NYTF debut! Perseis is currently the Theatre Operations Manager at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT. Select crew credits include The Kite Runner (first nat'l); Beauty & the Beast, An American in Paris, Footloose (The... Read more
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
Maggie Dean
16-22
Credits: Summit Ave Kid (HBO’s Plot Against America), Naomi (Pandora’s Box Unleashing Evil - Angel of Death), Backup Singer (Kjersti Long Band) experienced in all forms of dance: musical theater, tap, ballet, commercial jazz, and... Read more
Maximilian Macdonald
18-26
If we haven’t met already, you might be wondering who's the tall British bloke bobbing through New York’s rehearsal rooms, sets and stages? That would be me, Maximilian Joseph Macdonald. I grew up in London,... Read more
Nate Raven
35-40
Nate Raven (he/him) is an award winning writer of both stage and screen: 2019 Best Immersive Experience for Off-Broadway's 'The Cooping Theory: 1969', Best Screenplay for 'Azalea' at the LGTBQ Toronto FIlm Festival, and three... Read more
Stephanie Eve Parker
18-35
Stephanie Eve Parker (She/Her) is thrilled to be in The Virgin Mimi with this amazing cast, crew, and creative team! Recent credits include: Guys and Dolls (Ferguson), Newsies (Spot Conlon/Ensemble/Katherine u/s), Songs for a New... Read more
Alessandro Garbagna
16-28
Born in Pavia, Italy, Alessandro is an actor whose passion for the stage began early. In high school, he performed in several productions and appeared in a promotional video for MSC Cruises. While earning a... 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
Patrick Feeney
35-40
Patrick Feeney is a theater and film actor originally hailing from NYC. He began his acting career at the age of 35 in Zagreb, Croatia working with independent film makers. He has since attended acting... 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
Luisa Sofia
21-30
Venezuela-born, US-raised, Luisa is an actress living in NYC. Driven by curiosity, her training has ranged from the Meisner Technique to Improv to Sketch Comedy. Past credits include God’s Time and Eydie. Read more
Sachie Capitani
15-22
Sachie Capitani (she/her) is a rising junior in the New Studio on Broadway at NYU Tisch. She is so excited to be a part of All The World Wondered and New York Theater Festival! Thanks... 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
Rachel Gatewood
22-28
Rachel Gatewood is a Dallas native actor and artist currently based in Bushwick, New York. She is a recent graduate of SUNY Purchase and holds a B.F.A in Acting. Rachel is currently being featured in... Read more
Ana B Gabriel
50-60
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Abbeyrose Gelsomina
16 - 40
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Patrick Michael Valley
35 - 45
Patrick Michael Valley is a NYC-based actor originally hailing from Mexico City. Recent credits include the following: NYC Theater: "Dad?" (American Theater of Actors); "The Odyssey" (The Delacorte Theater); "Temple of the Souls" (Theater for... 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
Xander Jackson
24 - 39
Xander Jackson is an on camera & stage actor, writer, director, and intimacy coordinator. He has performed in front of the camera (Lights Out with Pressure Players, Not Like the Other Girls with GingerPants Productions,... 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
Michael Lowery
38-89
Actor/Singer and a native Southerner Previous member of Alliance Theater Atlanta, Actor's Express, and WHAT (Warehouse Actor's Theater), Atlanta Performing Arts Film / TV, Stage, Commercial Model, UGC Devious Maids, Andersonville, Pirahna, Straight From The... Read more
Milagros Colon
20-50
Millie is a proud Latina. Since an early age she was drawn to the Arts especially acting & singing. She has performed at the Nuyorican Poet’s Café, Teatro Latea, & The Tank. Career highlights include... Read more
Ali Ragazzini
13-26
Ali Ragazzini is beyond thrilled to be making her NYC debut in Shudder! She earned her BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory where she performed in Head Over Heels, Machinal, and Swing! She... Read more
Kathryn Albers
16-35
is an NYC actor originally from Mason, Ohio. She is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University's BFA program. Most recently they were seen in the Cincinnati production of The Jury Experience. Previous credits also include... 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
Art Bernal
63
Art is an award winning director who has enjoyed over 44 years in various aspects of the entertainment industry. Some of the positions include cinema projectionist, radio station announcer and media technician. In 2017, Art... Read more
Giorgio Panetta
32-40
Giorgio Panetta is a Brooklyn based actor and filmmaker. Most recent appearances: Godfather of Harlem on MGM Plus, The Equalizer on CBS Network, Wu Tang, Pose, Law & Order: CI, and others. Graduate & Company... 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
Benjamin Smith
Any
Benjamin Smith is a second-year Theater Arts major at Sussex County Community College. He has been involved in theater from a young age. He participated heavily in Theater in High School, completing seven shows. More... Read more
Emily Cordes
33-40
Emily Cordes is an NYC-based stage, film, and new media actress. A founding member of the feminist theatre group Tapestry Collective, in 2022 she co-created, performed in, and produced “#SoSadSoSexy,” a devised play about the... 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
Rebecca Monk
25-40
Rebecca Monk is a born and bred NJ actor, singer and musician. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University and has since performed all over the country. Some of her favorite... Read more
Lauren Hermanson
18-30
Lauren Hermanson is from South Florida and moved to NYC after earning a Bachelors degree in Theatre from Florida State University. She has been trained in classical and film acting, improv, pantomime, puppeteering, dance, stage... 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
Edmillie Binet
18-24
Hello! I'm Edmillie Binet, a recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, specializing in acting. Known for my adaptability, vivacity, and versatility across various creative domains, I'm not just a performer – I'm... Read more
Ariel Blue
28-42
ARIEL BLUE is an actor, singer, and writer, based in Florida, and has been performing for the last 15 years in the US and overseas. Some memorable roles include: The Mountaintop, Dreamgirls, Ain't Misbehavin'; It... Read more
MJ Hughes
25 - 40
MJ Hughes is thrilled to be joining the Two Pink Lines cast! Credits: *Billboard On Board* Dueling Pianist and Performer for Holland America Cruise Line. BM: WKU. Thanks to the team and to my friends... 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
Sarah De Baets
20-30
Sarah De Baets is a French Director and Actor based in New York City. She was born in Paris, France where she lived until she was 5 years old before moving to Moscow, Russia where... Read more
David Kubicka
35-45
Born in Madison, Wisconsin, David knows good cheese. His TV and film credits include Showtime’s Billions and Ethan Hawke’s Tesla, and he just finished shooting a significant supporting role in an upcoming independent feature By... Read more
Rebecca Frank
40-200
Rebecca Frank is an actress, director, and educator who’s worked nationally & internationally across varying fields. From Shakespeare, puppetry, cabaret, and much more. Heavily instrumental in the New Orleans’ theater scene pre-Katrina. She is devoted... Read more
Doga Ozbilun
17-23
Doğa is an actress, playwright and director from Turkey currently based in NYC. She is getting her BFA in Dramatic Arts at The New School with a focus in acting. NYC acting credits include: Promise... 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
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
A'Lysai Robinson
16-26
A’Lysai Robinson is a New Jersey native actress. She started her acting career at age 9 doing cabarets and improvisational shows. From there she moved on to attend and graduate Arts High School in Newark,... Read more
Elena Gaverdovskaya
30-40
Elena is an NYC based actress who was born and raised in Russia. Acting and work in the community theatre was always a part of her life and the biggest passion since the early childhood.... Read more
Michele Danna
25-35
Michele Danna is a theater, film, and commercial actress hailing from the faraway and exotic land of New Jersey. Favorite credits include Lady Macbeth in Drunk Shakespeare Off-Broadway, Proof (Claire), Twelfth Night (Olivia), Moonlight and... Read more
Peter Levine
60-90
Peter Levine is an actor and playwright living and working in New York. Most recently he appeared as Max Gelman in Apple, Table, Penny, a play he wrote, that was the featured presentation of Emerging... Read more
Viktor Leshchenko
20-35
Just 3 years ago Viktor was doing safety demonstrations for passengers onboard Boeing-787 Dreamliner and traveled all over Europe. The COVID-19 pandemic sent his airline into bankruptcy and became a blessing in disguise for him.... Read more
Jackson Bradshaw
21-30
Jackson Bradshaw (he/they) is a theatre artist and filmmaker based out of New York City. Some of their favorite projects include premiering their play, Rose Gold, at Dobbins Conservatory, directing two world premiere productions for... Read more
Hannah Simpson
Young adult
After receiving her BA in Theatre from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Hannah studied Shakespeare at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NYC, and made Brooklyn her home with her cat Tybalt. Recent past... 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
Fara Boyce
17-30
Fara Boyce is 23 years old, she was born in Maidenhead in the United Kingdom and started acting from the age of 8. She had formal training at The Oxford School of Drama before moving... Read more
Donovan Lee
23
Donovan Lee is in the senior year of his BFA acting program at Montclair State University and plans to continue acting after graduation. Donovan is very excited to be making his NYC debut with Feminazi,... Read more
Jaylen Taylor
18 - 30
Jaylen currently attends the Circle in the Square Theatre School acting program (Class of ‘25) and received her BA from New York university (Class of ‘22). She received a degree in dramatic literature and romance... 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
Alondra Uriarte
16-23
Alondra Uriarte is a rising senior at Montclair State University's Acting BFA Program. This is Alondra's second time being a part of the New York Theatre Festival; she made her first appearance in "Drought" by... Read more
Joshua Taylor Piper
16-25
Joshua Piper is a 24’ Wagner College graduate with a BA in Theatre Performance. He is now attending Pace getting his MFA in Playwriting. His plays have been performed at the Wild Project, The Tank,... 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
Hannah Balagot
Hannah Balagot (she/her) is an actor, dancer, singer, and educator who loves to tell stories in collaborative and innovative ways. In the Fall 2022 Festival she performed in Ry Armstrong's play, NEGLECT. Past credits include... Read more