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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

Nicole Borbone

15-26

Nicole is a NJ/NYC based actor, choreographer and teaching artist. She is a performance graduate of Fordham University’s BA Theatre program and received her MA in Educational Theatre at NYU Steinhardt. In October 2021, Nicole... Read more

Andy Sina

22-30

Andy has been a seasoned comedian and actor since 2015. He started doing background acting for the Investigation Discovery Channel. He has also segued to participate in different independent films and theater productions. Recently Andy... 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

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

Stefany Dalacio

16-26

Stefany Dalacio (she/her) is so excited to join this talented cast in bringing this new work to the stage! She is a proud AMDA alum, and after graduating just this past February, she was humbled... Read more

Anna Langlois

16-28

Anna is geeked to be rolling with the nerd squad at the New York Theater Festival. She’s been on quite the adventure with Goblins & Gates, and has loved her time playing Tabby over the... Read more

Lola June

24

Lola June is a New York born multimedia creative specializing in production and music videos. They attended The New School in 2018 for directing and acting. Her film Ugly Child has won best Screenplay in... Read more

Liz Steinmetz

15-30

Liz Steinmetz (she/they) is an actor/model/mover based in NYC. A fierce friend. A silly clown. Liz is really grateful to be making such heartfelt work. 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

Alessandra Ruiz

20-30

Alessandra Ruiz (She/Her) is a Cuban-American actress and voice over artist based in NYC. Alessandra has a B.A. in Devised/Physical Theatre from California State University, Fullerton. She recently completed The Atlantic Acting School Summer Intensive... Read more

Alex Carr

21-35

Alex is a New York City based vocal teacher and actor, and is thrilled to join in the campaign with the fabulous cast and crew of ‘Goblins and Gates’. Love to Mom, Dad, David, Jeanette,... Read more

Compton Little

11-25

Growing up, I was always onstage. Whether I was giving a dinner show for my family to Barry Manilow or doing local community theatre, performing has always been a part of me. Going to a... Read more

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

Yunhye Park

25-35

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

Victoria Grace

16-26

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

Clara Napolitano

18 - 30

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

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

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

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

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

Mickey Ryan

55-70

An original member of the US Gi60 one-minute play festival. Has appeared Off Broadway in MOTHER COURGE at the Cocteau Rep and Israel Horovitz’s LEBENSRAUM, among others. Played the doctor in Matthew Kaplan’s short film... Read more

Dani Heslin

15-35

Recent graduate of Shenandoah University BFA Musical Theatre program. Professional credits include SHREK THE MUSICAL and SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK (Quisisana Resort, Dir. Bob Cline). Educational highlights: 1776 (John Adams, MD Patrick Brady), Love's Labor's... Read more

Compton Little

12-25

Compton is a writer, actor, singer, dancer, director, and teacher originally from Baltimore, Maryland. She has been involved in the performing arts since she was 6 years old, and began performing professionally at the age... Read more

Taylor Moury

18-30

Taylor Moury is a New York-based performer passionate about storytelling, imagination, and collaboration. She is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied at Atlantic Acting School. Taylor is... Read more

Jasper Warhus

18-30

Jasper is originally from Portland, Oregon where he worked in the production of DNA, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Good Kids, Matilda, and Mary Poppins. After moving to NYC, Last Night At The Odyssey... Read more

Julius Hollingsworth

60-70

A journeyman in the entertainment industry for 54 years. Starting out at 13years old at La Mama with Hal Dewindt. Read more

Branwyn Ritchie

18-27

Branwyn is a Brooklyn-based actress, originally from New Hampshire. She has a passion for all things theatre and film, especially when horror or physical comedy (or both) are involved. Recently, Branwyn appeared in The Rocky... Read more

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

Angelica Williams

18-35

Angelica Williams is a multifaceted performer based in New York City. With a background in both classical and contemporary acting techniques, she's performed in various productions both in New York and in London. Her latest... 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

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

Matthew Mills

45-55

Matthew C. Mills is an Emmy and Webby Award-winning Director, Writer and Executive Producer. He founded Spacestation in 2007 after many years at MTV and VH1 as a production and development executive. Matthew’s diverse range... Read more

Juan Velasco

25-35

Juan, a passionate actor from New Jersey, is making his theatrical debut in “The Squeal” at The New York Theater Festival. He’s thrilled to be collaborating with a dedicated team that shares his enthusiasm for... Read more

Lexi Houghton

25-30

Lexi is thrilled to be making her return to the stage in The unofficial unauthorized film-to-stage adaptation of Barbie's Princess & the Pauper! With over 20 years of dance training between Rae's Institute of Dance... Read more

Laura Paganello

16-30

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

Jack Alano

20-30

Jack is currently working through Second City's Conservatory program with over five years of stand-up comedy experience. Jack has spent the past year focusing on improv comedy. Read more

Maddie McCool

18-24

Maddie McCool is an NYC based actor, director and producer. She is currently finishing her degree at Pace University studying Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media. Her past credits include “The Little... 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

Monica Joy Cancian

25

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

Joe Marx

21-35

Joe Marx (Mitch), is so excited to be returning to the New York Theatre Festival with Parking Space! Joe is a Brooklyn-based actor who has worked on theatrical projects ranging from devised political theatre to... Read more

Jack Russell

21-35

Jack Russell is a New York based actor from Montgomery, Texas! His selected regional credits include, The Play That Goes Wrong as Johnathan/Charles Haversham (Northern Stage), Spring Awakening as Otto (Northern Stage), and Monty Python’s... Read more

Zoe LeRose

22

22 year old female actor, writer, & director. Has a strong passion for multiple aspects of the arts. Creative and always game for anything. Read more

Jeremy Hendrik

24-32

Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Jeremy is excited to be a part of the New York Summer Theatre Festival. Other credits include Gertrude and Claudius, A fire In A dark House, Romeo and Juliet and Amorphous. Read more