Eva Kocman
18-35
Eva is very excited to make her New York debut in The Space Between Us at The New York Theatre Festival. She is a recent Musical Theatre Graduate from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy... Read more
FESTIVAL DIRECTORY
BRIANNA ASCIONE
Teenager - 30
National Tour: Beauty and The Beast (Vacation Swing). Off-Broadway: The Little Match Girl (Theatre Row). Regional: 42nd Street, Elf – The Musical, Footloose, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hello, Dolly! (Broadway At Music Circus),... Read more
Eileen Zyko Wolter
38-55
Eileen was born to a first generation Muslim Albanian father in Waterbury, CT. On her mother’s side she can trace an ancestor back to the accusing side of the Salem Witch Trials. A graduate of... Read more
Mia Allen
27-40
Mia Allen is a New York City-based filmmaker, photographer, and actress known for her versatility and storytelling across various media. With a decade of experience as an actor and model, Mia has built an acclaimed... Read more
Allison Ognibene
47-65
Allison Ognibene is an adjunct and lead faculty at Sussex County Community College in Newton, NJ. She recently completed her MFA in Performing Arts Management at Brooklyn College in 2025, and she holds a BA... 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
Karen Genaro-Dosanjh
30-50
Karen Genaro Dosanjh (Karen) recently played Emma in Funny Guy at Barons Court Theater in London and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Mrs.Voinitsky in Uncle Vanya (Shapiro Theater, dir. Marina Montesanti), Mother in Root Rot, (Lensfest... Read more
Antoinette Gelmont
50-70
Antoinette Gelmont is a NY based actor/dancer who has appeared in many television shows and series including THE MISSING, GODFATHER OF HARLEM, and LAW AND ORDER. Movie credits include the soon to be released horror... Read more
James Kerr
20-35
Proud alumni of Ithaca College's BFA Acting program. He's actively seeking representation in NYC. 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
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
Gabrielle Bodet
18-28
Gabrielle Bodet is a New York City-based actor originally from Massachusetts. She made her New York City stage debut in The Goblin Woman at the Rogue Theatre Festival in 2024. Recent credits include Maria in... 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
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
Juan C. Matos (aka DJBabyFace)
18-30
Though Juan C. Matos, aka DJ BabyFace, is primarily known as a disc jockey (DJ), he has many talents, DJing and working different avenues of the entertainment industry. Juan grew up in the Bronx but... Read more
Rachel Bress
20-50
Rachel Bress (choreographer) is thrilled to be working with this amazing team on Carona Crazy. With 20 years as a Creative Director and Choreographer, Rachel's work can be seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy... Read more
Halle Augenstein
20s
Halle Augenstein is originally from Marion, OH where she began dancing at the young age of 8. Starting with jazz and later adding ballet and tap at Edye Cook's School of Dance, she then studied... Read more
Brennan Schmidt
16-30
Hi! My name is Brennan Schmidt. I am a creative with a passion for all things entertainment. I have been dancing since I was 3 years old, and as I got older, my love for... Read more
Venkat Kotha
20 - 25
Venkat is a New Jersey–based actor with a growing focus on dramatic roles, action-driven storytelling, and transformation-heavy characters. He brings a grounded performance style, strong physicality, and a commitment to authenticity in every role he... Read more
Katie Cox
20-30
Katie Cox (she/her) (Liberty Ann) ]is a graduate of Wagner College and New York City resident. Recently, she has been seen in Clue:The Musical (Miss Scarlett), Swing! (Dancer), 1984 (Julia). At Wagner, her favorite moments... Read more
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
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
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
Joel Trinidad
35 to 55
A theater professional from the Philippines, Joel’s body of work has granted him Permanent Residency status in the US as an "alien of extraordinary ability and achievement." He has performed in over 50 plays and... Read more
Gina-Simone Pemberton
21-40
Gina-Simone Pemberton (Keisha), NYC stage and screen actor and singer, was recently seen on stage as Harriet Tubman (Mother Moses) in the play The Visit Of Mother Moses, as a part of the New York... Read more
Spencer Turner
20-50
A multidisciplinary artist who loves telling stories. Read more
Bryan Harlow
30-40
Bryan is a Philly native, but long time Brooklyn resident, who has been acting since 2019 when he got off of his 2nd overseas US Army deployment. He is a 14 year US Army veteran... 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
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
Mehdi El Hebil
21-34
Mehdi is an actor raised by New York City. After studying in Baltimore with John Astin, and attending the William Esper Studio, he continues to look for that next moment whatever that may be. Recent... 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
Keisha Catherine Johnson
16-26
Keisha Catherine Johnson (she/her/hers) is a New York based actor, singer and dancer, having graduated from the American Musical Dramatic Academy in 2022. In addition to performance, she is experienced in audio, recording sound for... Read more
Michael Schiralli
ageless
MICHAEL SCHIRALLI (Director) Michael is a NYC based director, writer and film maker , his work has been seen throughout the USA and Europe. He was Artistic Director of Half Moon Theatre at the CIA’s... Read more
Jared Palmer Kirsch
16-30
Jared Palmer Kirsch is an actor, writer, comedian, and Pasta Enthusiast based in Brooklyn, New York. When not eating pasta (which is rare), Jared can be seen performing all over the place in theater, film,... Read more
Ndanu Mutisya
17-30
Ndanu Mutisya is a New York City and Boston-based musician, actor, designer, and writer. Ndanu graduated in May of 2021 from Hamilton College with a BA in both Theatre and Economics. She also studied at... Read more
Rachel Brudner
18-30
Rachel Brudner (she/her) - Rachel is thrilled to bring this piece to life and loves being part of new works! Recent performances include Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Playhouse on Park), The Emancipation... Read more
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
Dayna Palya
18 - 30
Dayna Palya (she/her) Stacey Bernadette : is pumped to make her New York theatrical debut at the New York Theatre Festival. She graduated with her BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Michigan University and her... Read more
Steve Arons
50-70
STEVE ARONS IS THE QUINTESSENTIAL NEW YORK ACTOR. Born in Brooklyn, Steve saw his first Broadway show and was hooked! Steve has carried that energy into many plays and over 100 independent films. Although, thought... Read more
Sophia Schott
18-35
SOPHIA SCHOTT (she/her) is a composer, librettist, and director from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After studying at Grinnell College and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, Sophia was awarded the Curd Fellowship to write and produce her own... Read more
Victoria Raigorodsky
16-26
Victoria Mora Raigorodsky is a NYC-based performer, born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Graduated from Julio Bocca Conservatory in BA and AMDA Integrated Conservatory in NY. She toured Argentina and Brazil with BAP Repertory... Read more
Ken Simon
late 30s to 40s
Ken Simon* has been crushed to death by a giant crab claw (Manifestations); pole-danced in his skivvies (Richard Foreman’s Classical Therapy); fought atomic zombies (Gemini Collisionworks' Ten Nights in a Bar-Room); been William Shatner 3... Read more
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
Rooki Tiwari
30-45
Rooki Tiwari has been seen in works from Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams to the Greeks, and now in Stephen Miller’s new play!! She most recently appeared at The American Theater of Actors in “What Do... 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
Haleigh Pierce
20-30
Haleigh Pierce (she/her) Stacey Bernadette is thrilled to make her debut at the New York Theater Festival. Originally from Vermont, she graduated with a BFA from the University of Utah. Upon moving to New York,... Read more
Frank Pagliaro
25-35
Frank Pagliaro is an actor, playwright, director, and producer with training from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, UCB, and the Double Edge Theatre Company. He recently directed a multilingual adaptation of The Cherry Orchard... Read more
Vern Allen Lee
20's
Vern Allen is a New York based stage manager, writer, and director originally born in Mississippi. He's directed and managed two touring shows, Theatre for Young Audiences, community theatre, and collegiate plays, the most recent... Read more
Dasha Bavykina
25-30
Dasha Bavykina is an actor and dancer based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from post-Soviet Belarus, she developed a deep love for theatre, dance, and film from an early age. Her recent film credits include... Read more
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
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
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
Massil Adnani
20-30
Massil is from Southern California and is a working actor in NYC, having completed his studies at William Esper Studio in May. He's taken lead roles in a number of dramatic and comedic short films... Read more
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
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
CHAR’NAE ALEXANDER
35-50
Charnae has been performing in theatre, for the past 15 years. Her love for acting started in elementary school performing in school plays. She is currently touring the 5 boroughs performing and codirecting the play... 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
Corey Reiter
35-45
Corey M. Reiter is a New York based writer and actor. Corey has written several plays and screenplays. His work consists of a young person mythical love story (Karaoke), a family comedy (Dog Dad), an... Read more
Ovi Vargas
N/A
OVI VARGAS (Director - HER EX HUSBAND by Ben Henderson) Dramaturge/Writer/Director/Choreographer) A graduate of the Boston Conservatory and a veteran of over 300 shows. He has worked nationally and internationally as an actor, director, playwright,... Read more
Marion Fontaine
17-27
Marion Fontaine is a French director, actress and singer, who's been directing short films and cabarets for the past year including "It Just Feels Good" and "C'est un Caprice" available on YouTube. Read more
Karyme Herrera
20-25
Based in New York City, Karyme Herrera is a multifaceted performer whose artistry spans acting and dance. With a playing age of 17–26 and a rich cultural heritage identifying as Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial and... Read more
Kirk Yarbrough
16-28
Kirk Yarbrough (He/Him) is a New York based actor and graduate of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio. Kirk was last seen as Martin in Fool for Love, Dom in Dark Waves, and Gobbles the Clown in... 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
Jason Utnick
20-35
Jason is a SAG-AFTRA performer and filmmaker based in NYC. Jason has a wide range of work across the entertainment industry from leading stage roles such as Danny Fortunato in Nailed, to performances on network... 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
Patricia Kusumaningtyas
24
Patricia Kusumaningtyas is an Indonesian poet, theatre practitioner, and critic based in Brooklyn, NY. They previously stage managed First Sight: A Queer Indonesian Love Story with Lime Arts Productions. Other credits include: dramaturg for The... Read more
Patrick Hastie
30-45
Patrick Hastie is a stand-up comedian and actor from Iowa who now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He has toured all over the United States and performed in comedy festivals like the Brooklyn Comedy Festival,... Read more
Isabella Folchetti
15-23
Isabella Folchetti is a rising junior at Barnard College of Columbia University, deep diving into neuroscience and behavior, as well as abnormal psychology, with a possible concentration in linguistics (throughout her undergraduate academic career she... Read more
Dorothy Poucher
24
Dorothy Poucher is a NYC based artist working in film, television, and theatre. They can be found writing, assistant directing, script supervising, and art assisting on various projects. She hopes to continue to work on... Read more
William James Jackson junior Lowe
30-45
Kiss me Kate -Cole Porter Paul- Lead-Ensemble The Rockaway Theater Company Rockaway Park Queens The Blues For Mister Charlie - James Baldwin - Lead - Richard Coleman & Smith Repertory Theater, Los Angeles The Colored... 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
Kelsey Kilgore
26
Kelsey Kilgore is an actress based in New York, where she obtained her degree in acting at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Read more
Francoise Traxler
22 - 30
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
Joey Morof
15–25
Joey is a recent graduate of NYU/Tisch School of the Arts Department of Drama’s New Studio on Broadway. This summer, he was fortunate to get to attend Tisch Drama’s International Theatre Workshop in Amsterdam. At... Read more
Sezen Hatta
24 - 50
Sezen Hatta is a talented Turkish-American actor, born in Ankara, Turkey, and raised in New York City. Growing up immersed in both Turkish and American cultures has endowed Sezen with a unique and versatile perspective,... Read more
Travis Charron
20s-30s
Travis Charron has been an actor for around ten years. He has graduated from MiraCosta, Utah State University with a BFA, and most recently from Atlantic Acting School. Travis has been featured on film, TV,... Read more
Alyssa Krompier
30s
Alyssa Krompier's professional work in theater spans both onstage and behind the scenes. After taking some time off to work on her craft and hit personal milestones, she is excited to return to the stage. Read more
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
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
Max Bodak
18-26
Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, Max Bodak graduated as acting student at the University of Southern California. With roots in Shakespeare and musical theater, Max has starred in productions of As You Like It, Twilight:... Read more
Alexandra C. Perlman
20-30
Alexandra C. Perlman is a performer who hails from Glendale, CA. She received a BA in theater from Hofstra University. Theater: The Happy Elf (The Argyle Theater), Descendants: The Musical (The Argyle Theater), A Chorus... 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
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
Vadim Kroll
35-60
Born in Vyborg, Soviet Union.TV and Film: “The Blacklist” (NBC), “Allegiance” (NBC), “FBI” (ABC), Nose (PBS), John Wick:Chapter 2 (Lionsgates), Petropolis (Quadriga Productions) and others. Off-Broadway: “The Killer” (TFANA) “Hidden Fees” (Cherry Lane Theater); Off-Off... Read more
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
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
Cassidy Grady
18-30
Cassidy Grady is an actor and dancer originally from New Castle, Pennsylvania. Most recently, she played Anna Dostoevsky in Anna & Fyodor at the Lambs Club in New York City. Another highlight includes The Silver... Read more
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
Howard Hendrix Powell
20-35
Howard Hendrix Powell is a mixed raced Actor Comedian Writer and Model based in Queens. NYC Credits: Upright Citizens Brigade (Lloyd Team 2024) New York Comedy Festival 2023 Brooklyn Comedy Collective Caveat Aslyum NYC People’s... Read more
Cheryl Hughes
35-50
Cheryl Hughes (she,her) is an actor/writer who resides in Northern Westchester, NY. Her stage experience includes stand-up comedy, showcases, improv, and live theater. 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
Stacey Braun
50-60
Stacey is so excited to have her debut in the New York Theatre Festival. She is a member of Roundtable Theater Company. Credits include many faces of the Living Rooms, Ms Doone in Next, Mae... Read more
Max Elam
25-35
Max Elam is a NY based actor, originally from Boise, ID. Max received his bachelors degree in Theatre Arts from Southern Oregon University in 2020, and has spent much of his time since focusing on... Read more
Penina Debra Scher
50 to 65
Theater: An Evening of Heiner Mueller, Art (Yvan), The Music Man (Jacey Squires, Quartet), Picnic on the Battlefield, The Madwoman of Chaillot. Opera/Operetta: Le Nozze di Figaro (Cherubino), La Cenerentola (Thisbe), The Old Maid and... Read more
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
Nadia Goldberg
20-35
Nadia is a fourth-year medical student. 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
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
Juliette Kulikovs
30-40
London born actress, songwriter & singer currently based in New York. 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
Aubree Chanel Dixon
18-29
Aubree is so excited to be a part of this production! An alum of UNC Chapel Hill and the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, she has a special love of the classics and... Read more
Jillian Bradley
16-26
Jillian (she/her) is a New York based actor, singer and dancer. She is so excited to be making her New York theatre festival debut in Skeletons! She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Theater... Read more
José Rodriguez
23 - 34
Usually the one behind the scenes, José Rodriguez is making his return to the acting world. A fan of Skylar LeRose’s writing, he was more than excited to join the Feminazi cast in this adaption!... Read more
Anastasiia Duvallie
18-30
Anastasiia Duvallie is a trilingual actress working and living in New York City. Anastasiia started studying theatre and attended art school from a young age. After graduating from Youth Theater School, she joined an avant... Read more
Alex Bernstein
60
Alex Bernstein (Playwright) is the author of Plrknib and the Miserable series of books (Miserable Love Stories, Miserable Adventure Stories, et al). He has been a staff writer for Disney Jr.s’ P. King Duckling and... 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
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
Caroline Weatherly
21-25
Caroline Weatherly is a New York-based writer and director with a BFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she graduated with honors. Her experience spans scripted film, television, and branded... Read more
Jeanne Lauren Smith
N/A
Jeanne has worked as an actor & performer throughout NYC at venues including New York Theatre Workshop and La MaMa ETC, with an emphasis on original work and new plays. Additionally, she is a meditation... Read more
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
Ahona Dias
15-35
Ahona Dias was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh and currently resides on Long Island, New York pursuing her career in the performing arts. She earned her BA in Theatre & Performance in May 2023 from Suny... Read more
Genevieve Simon
16-23
Genevieve is a sophomore at The New School studying Theater and Culture & Media. She started acting at 6 and has since starred in two productions at Mabou Mines. She has been in two plays... Read more
Brooke Lyn
16-25
Brooke Lyn is a New York-based actor getting her degree from Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University for a BA in Acting with the International Performance Ensemble (IPE). Her most recent work has... 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
Rashaan Willerforde
28-40
Rashaan comes to us from NY, NY where he has done numerous plays. He went to Marymount Manhattan College where he studied acting and got his BFA in acting. From there, he did the play... Read more
Johanna Griese
28-34
I am a singer and actor living in Brooklyn, NYC with a roommate and my furry son, my cat. I trained as an actor with Eugenie Bondurant for years, and did singing training from Opera... Read more
Celia Stafford
18-35
Celia Stafford is a 19 year old native New Yorker, and is thrilled to be involved in this production. She is currently pursuing a degree in Musical Theater at Shenandoah Conservatory, and has been passionate... Read more
Sarah Davie
40-60
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Hannah Madison Schultz
14-24
Hannah Schultz is an actor from Indianapolis now located in New York City. She attends Pace University’s BA Acting International Performance Ensemble program and is also a Sociology/Anthropology double major. She is excited to play... Read more
Amy Boardman
40 - 60
Amy Boardman has been acting since she was a child, graduating to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy NYC as an adult. She was most recently seen as Berthe in Stageworks 237's production of Boeing... Read more
Stephen John Ramirez
29-34
Stephen John Ramirez is a Filipino-American film, classical, and music theatre actor, currently residing in New York City, with film and stage work that span 8 years between Guam, The Philippines, and NYC. He took... 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
Greg Brostrom
-
Greg Brostrom is thrilled to be working with this group of talented storytellers. He has appeared Off Broadway in the one-man show Sign of the Times, around the country in many roles including favorites Black... Read more
Nick Snipes
15-21
Nick Snipes is a 20 year-old actor-artist based in New York City. Having been raised in many cultural backgrounds, from Kenya to France, he brings a unique set of skills to every project he plays... Read more
Brandon Draeger
30-45
Brandon Draeger is a high school culinary arts teacher in far rockaway. In his free time he enjoys spending time eating his way around NYC. Thanks to the amazing cast for all the love and... Read more
Cassie Walker
16-28
Cassie Walker (she/her) is originally from San Diego, California and has been living in NYC for about 5 years now. She previously graduated from NYCDA in 2021. Since then she’s been doing background film work... Read more
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
Christian Harward
25-40
Christian Harward, an alumnus of NYU Steinhardt, has worked professionally in New York City, across the United States, and internationally for the past ten years. Notable performance credits include Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls... Read more
Kathryn Kirk
17-30
Kathryn Kirk (she/they/he) is an NYC based performer, and strives to be an advocate for the LGBT and neurodivergent communities through their work. They are currently a resident performer at Beetle House NYC, primarily featured... Read more
Jonah Howell
25-35
Jonah Howell has appeared in Cassidy Grady's "Fire Wars" (2022) and "A Thump, a Thud, and a Roar" (2023), Nymphia Wind's semifinal and final performances in the 2022-2023 "Mother" drag tournament, Roman D'Ambrosio's "Bacha Bazi"... Read more
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
Camiryn Dorlinn
16-35
Camiryn Dorlinn, MBA (Rebecca) is an Off-Broadway actress with BAs in Drama and PR from Hofstra University, where she won the First Place Talent Scholarship. She is excited to perform in Fight or Flight at... 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
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
William Burns
21-35
William Burns is an actor/singer/writer living in Hell's Kitchen, NY. Recently he has been performing original works in various theaters across the city, as well as original music. 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
Hunter Wilson
18-32
Hunter Wilson (Matt) moved to New York to study acting at the William Esper Studio in 2017, and fell in love with the city. He enjoys stage combat, specifically sword work, and has lent his... Read more
Leyla Polozhani
25-30
Leyla, a NYC-based artist, earned her BA in History and Film Production from Brooklyn College. Currently, she's a UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade) scholarship recipient, actively involved in classes and her own sketch comedy series. Passionate... 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
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
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
Oliver Morris
16 - 25
Oliver Morris is a student at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts studying Dramatic Writing. He is from Asheville, North Carolina, and is very passionate about Dungeons and Dragons, Chess, and all things writing.... Read more
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
Leah Del Rosario
14-26
Leah Del Rosario is a Filipina-American actor, singer, and movement artist who recently graduated from Boston University School of Theatre with a BFA in Acting. She is insatiably curious and has always had a fascination... 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
Bart Elliott
25-30
Bart Elliott is a nuanced character driven actor and writer based in NYC. He received his training from Barbara Marchant at the William Esper Studio. Recent credits include a lead role in the History Channel... 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
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
Cherise Vaughn
45-50
I recently started back in the business. I have been away for at least twenty four years. Theatre is the expression art and life. I have always felt it is an honor and privilege to... Read more
Lena Drake
25-35
Lena Drake is a Greek-American actor best known for her work in the Showtime series KIDDING, starring Jim Carrey. Most recently, Lena starred as Alex in THE SEND-OFF, which premiered at Calgary International Film Festival.... Read more
Devan DeLugo
15-25
Graduated in 2023 from Texas Christian University with a BFA Musical Theatre! Has performed in Next to Normal at Columbia and starred in a feature film called “The Mid-Night Driver” since moving to NYC last... Read more
Andres Larrea
23
Director, Producer, Creative looking to bring generations of audiences together through the art of storytelling. Read more
Batuhan Sumer
20-26
I am Batuhan Sumer. I born and raised in Turkey. I had the chance to perform a play for the first time in high school. It was short but sufficient experience to taste a stage... Read more
Abby Bettencourt
17-25
ABBY BETTENCOURT (she/her) is an actor, director, and designer from Beverly, MA. Abby is a highly collaborative theatre maker who focuses on telling stories that uplift the voices of women and queer artists. Abby primarily... Read more
Julia Zoratto
20s-30s
Born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, I found community, passion and myself in the vibrant theatre scene I call home. I started acting in first grade and never looked back. Theatre informed who I grew... Read more
Lil Malinich
30-37
Lil Malinich is an actress, director, producer and acting coach. Feature film and TV credits include Construction and Paradise, “All My Children,” “Gotham,” and “Law & Order.” Lil directed The Verve Project's “Laundry & Bourbon”... Read more
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
Anne Lois Bullington
15-25
Anne Lois Bullington is a New York City based actor originally from Fairhope, Alabama. She is currently pursuing a BA in Theatre Performance at Fordham University. Professional credits include: The Map of Tiny Perfect Things... Read more
Mark Cunningham
60-75
In 2023, Mark appeared in six plays in four 1-act play festivals: Grace Finds Kel, IHRAF Winterfest, The Tank, NYC; She's Got His Number, LUV 2023, The Players Theatre, NYC; Dress Blues and Resilient Patient... Read more
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
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
Asim Ali Naqvi
25-45
Asim (they/them) is a multidisciplinary artist who thinks a lot about tarot cards, chandeliers, and cats. Their work has appeared in the Future Classics Festival (TITAN THEATER COMPANY, Queens Theater), YKR4 (YKRNYC, Dixon Place), Bad... Read more
Barbara Bloemink
48-70
Performed in both Shakespeare and contemporary roles in NYC and Connecticut Read more
Jack Phillips
18-30
Jack Phillips is a magician and actor based in NYC. He graduated in 2024 with a BA in philosophy. Read more
Billy Poorten
35-55
Billy Poorten has studied acting at the T. Schreiber Studio in NYC and with River’s Edge Theatre Company in Westchester County. Along with some small film credits, he played Prince John in River’s Edge’s 2023... Read more
Jeremy Bright
33-39
Jeremy Bright (Barry "Barr" West) has recently played a widowed father, inexperienced lawyer, a school teacher, an Appalachian soldier, and Watergate's John Dean on stage, film, and TV. He just finished working on a film... Read more
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
Bess Blackburn
16-25
Bess Blackburn is a performer and writer based out of NYC and LA. Selected theatrical credits include: Ensemble in A Christmas Carol (ACT San Francisco), Queen Elizabeth in Richard III (Columbia University’s KCST), Romeo in... 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
Kaia Josephine
20-28
Kaia Josephine is a classically trained actor in both theater and on-camera work. She attended a 2-year conservatory program at The Academy Of Dramatic Arts where she graduated in 2024. Her credits include Mrs.Conway in... Read more
Annabelle Daniel
16-30
Annabelle Daniel (she/they) is an actor and many other things! She is going into her fourth year at the new school in the BFA dramatic arts. They are also going into the second year of... Read more
Shawn Goberdhan
38 - 49
With a career in Information Technology and brand strategy and design, Shawn is thrilled to have his first onstage debut and opportunity to experience the spirit of theater. Offstage, Shawn enjoys being active, creating art,... Read more
Maria E. Andreu
n/a
Maria E. Andreu is a writer whose work draws on her experiences as a formerly undocumented immigrant to explore identity, belonging, and the power of marginalized voices. Her debut novel, THE SECRET SIDE OF EMPTY,... 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
Charles Hume
18-30
Charlie Hume is an actor and stand-up comic from Braintree, Massachusetts. Acting since childhood, he studied the craft at The Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute’s 2-Year Conservatory program. His stage credits include two productions... Read more
Melina Walko
16-28
MELINA WALKO just graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with her B.F.A in musical theatre this past spring. She is thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with such a great cast and team on... Read more
Anais Gralpois
18-26
Anais Gralpois is a French/American actor, comedian and writer. Read more
Sabrina Caputo
16-26
Sabrina Caputo is an actor, singer, mover, and writer based in Brooklyn, New York. They received a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in the Spring of 2023, graduating Magna Cum... Read more
Angel DuBose
50-55
Angel S. DuBose is a trailblazing fashion and costume designer whose journey in the creative arts spans nearly three decades. Armed with dual degrees—one in Business Management from Sojourner Douglass College and another in Social... 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
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
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
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
Oliver Conant
55-75
Oliver Conant is an actor-director, writer and dramaturg. After the attenuated satisfactions of Zoom he is very glad to be back with living breathing others, happily participating in last years' Lower East Side Festival of... Read more
Michaela Bailey
22-30
Michaela Bailey is a director with a passion for theatre, filmmaking, and photography. She has studied at SCAD, LAMDA, and The Barrow Group, developing a unique approach focused on authentic storytelling. Currently based in New... Read more
Solveig Svennevig-Brosi
18-28
Solveig Svennevig-Brosi hails from the great (White North) state of Minnesota. She just finished out their sophomore year at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA where she is studying psychology and women’s studies with a... 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
Sweaty Eddie
15-45
Sweaty Eddie is a drag king known for his uncanny looks and unhinged comedic presence. TV credits include Adult Swim, America's Got Talent, Revry. Stage credits include La MaMa, Sasha Velour's Nightgowns, The Box NYC.... Read more
Sandra Bargman
48 - 60
I popped out of the womb singing and acting and both of these skills are a lifelong craft. I hold a BFA in drama and music from Carnegie-Mellon University and have been a card carrying... Read more
Natalie Roy Camargo
28-42
Natalie is an actor, singer-songwriter, dancer, voiceover artist, and dance choreographer. She is thrilled to be performing at the NYTF and originate the role of Sara in 'Paradise'. Credits include Fiona (Shrek) Adelaide(Guys & Dolls)... Read more
Jacqueline Blizzard
20-25
Jacqueline Blizzard is a Stand-up Comedian who recently moved to Brooklyn. Before moving she performed Stand-up in Philadelphia for two years and Improv and Sketch for four. Her comedy style has been described as "quirky,”... Read more
Rayyaan S Jameel
25-40
Rayyaan S Jameel is a Canadian born and globally raised artist and entrepreneur. The founder of EPIC Labs. He has been in the human performance space for over 15 years which all started with him... Read more
Elise Hansen
26 - 35
Elise Hansen is an actor and journalist in New York City. She recently played a supporting role in "The Golden Ibburs," which was nominated for Best Production in New York Theater Festival's spring/summer 2025 season.... 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
Ariel J. Ortiz
19 - 28
Ariel Ortiz is absolutely ecstatic to have joined this wonderful team of incredibly hardworking and talented actors in this production of City Rats. He wants to thank everyone for supporting not only the show but... Read more
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
Joshua Leger
26-33
My name is Joshua Legér, born and raised in New Jersey. AMDA grad. Through the years I’ve done an off-broadway show and many other new musicals in the city. 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
Charles Bernard Murray
CB has a BA with a Concentration in Social Justice from SUNY Empire State College. He has performed on TV, in Film, in numerous Off-Broadway productions and featured twice on Broadway. He’s composed, produced, and... Read more
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
Aidan Kushner
20-30
Aidan was born in Albany, NY starting his life at age zero. He currently lives in Brooklyn doing stand-up and sketch comedy. He has worked for the Manhattan Comedy School and comedian Sammy Obeid. He... Read more
Kyriaki Kyrkopoulou
16-26
Kyriaki is a New York City-based actress, born and raised in Greece, with a BA in Theatre and experience acting both on stage and in film. Some recent theatrical credits include Val in A Chorus... Read more
Thomas Chubb
25-35
Thomas Chubb (he/him) is an actor, singer, and musician based in NYC. Past New York credits include Oberon (A Midsummer Night's Dream: a Musical) and George Banks (Mary Poppins) at the 92NY, Jacob (Underground) with... Read more
Zoe Benjamin
17-25
Zoe Benjamin is a queer performer and writer who loves telling stories through movement, speech, and song. A recent college graduate and current Professional-Semester student at BDC, she is excited to continue growing a career... Read more
Tearzah Harrel
16-27
Tearzah Harrel was born and raised in Portland Oregon and started dancing from a very young age. Through her teenage years she performed with “Syncopated Ladies” youth company “Sole Talk” across the United States. At... Read more
Sean Logan
30-40
Sean Logan is pretty quiet, reserved, and maybe even a bit shy. This seems quite the opposite of the sexually open, power broker, and outspoken character of Peter, which he will play. Sean studied acting... Read more
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
Ellie Nighswander
18-30
Ellie Nighswander is elated to join the cast of Legacy Admissions as Dean Baxter. This is Ellie’s NYC performance debut, though her other credits include community theater productions as Mushu in Mulan; Mayzie la Bird... Read more
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
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
Francesca Pecchi
18-28
Francesca Pecchi is an Italian-Belgian performer, born and raised in Brussels, Belgium. She has trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and is a recent graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.... Read more
Nate Flynn
16-25
Nate Flynn is a young creative with experience on both the stage and screen as well as behind the camera. He loves performing just as much as writing and creating his own works. Mr. Flynn... Read more
Josey Miller
26-40
Josey Miller (She/Her) is an actor, singer, and freelance casting director based in Jersey City! Select credits include originating roles in new works such as Love in Idleness (Off Bway), The Perfect Mate (PCLO), Game... Read more
Amanda Sofia Rodriguez
15-25
AMANDA SOFIA RODRIGUEZ (Artist) is a Puerto Rican student and performance artist who especially loves participating in new work development. When not performing, Amanda can be found caring for animals, crafting new hair and makeup... Read more
Lizz Sooy
20-35
Lizz Sooy is a multi-faceted artist known for her work as a songwriter, vocalist, dancer, choreographer, model, and musician. She received her master’s degree from Berklee NYC in songwriting and production. She will be releasing... Read more
Lawton Paseka
N/A
LAWTON PASEKA was born and raised in Queens and trained with inimitable Freddie Kareman and on the Off-Broadway stages of NY and Philadelphia. While driving a cab, he made his screen debut as Theo Skinner... Read more
Destiny Betts
20-30
Destiny Betts is a military child from Queens. She is an up-and-coming artist, dancer, actor, model, and choreographer. Destiny is a graduate of the Joffrey Ballet School under the direction of Angelica Stiskin. 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
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
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
Bryce Hayden Henry
17-37
Bryce Hayden Henry is an actor based in NYC. Bryce studied at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Recent credits include Harry in Mirror, Mirror (Theater for the New City) and Ethan in Resurrection... 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
Holly Gregory
20 years
Holly Gregory is a London born, San Francisco raised student with a passion for supporting insightful and unconventional artistic work. She is currently a student at Sarah Lawrence College studying Theater Production and Cultural Sociology... Read more
Jade Mason
30-40
Jade Mason is a dynamic and multi-talented artist hailing from Brooklyn, NY, with a passion for storytelling through acting, writing, modeling, and praise dance-each deeply rooted in her faith. In 2023, she earned her first... Read more
Caitlyn Piedra
18-25
Caitlyn is a Miami-born Cuban-American actress, and a recent graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory. She is grateful for her friends and family for their endless support. Read more
Gaurav Mishra
22-26
Gaurav Mishra is a sound designer, composer, and playwright based in NYC. 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
Vi To
18-25
Vi has been doing theatre since she could talk, much to the chagrin of her mother. She got her big break as one of the munchkins in her middle school production of The Wizard of... Read more
Sandra Berrios
60-67
Sandra Berrios, SAG 88: TV: “The Other Two”, “Last Week Tonight w/ John Oliver”, “I Know This Much is True”(HBO), “New Amsterdam”, “Law & Order, SVU”, “The Blacklist” (NBC), “Inside Amy Schumer”, “Broad City”(Comedy Central),... Read more
Michael T. Clarkston
35-45
AEA Stage Manager & Live Event Producer managing multi-million dollar Broadway shows, high quality corporate events, tv, film, awards ceremonies and galas. I have significant experience in producing and managing the daily operations for productions... Read more
Ren Ragsdale
18-30
Ren Ragsdale is excited to make her debut at the New York Theatre Festival in Bennett v The Board Against Magical Fraud. Originally from Tennessee, she graduated from UNC Chapel Hill, where she studied Music... Read more
Julia Ordway
18-25
Julia Ordway is currently a third year drama student at NYU Tisch. Originally from Maine, she loves nature just as much as the city. Past performances include Bid (The Tank), Dinner With the Headmistress (The... Read more
King Downing
40-55
King Downing is a Lawyer, Filmmaker, Journalist, Musician, and Radio Host. Read more
Jessica Valente
17-40
Jessica Valente: Jessica is very excited to take part in the production of Badland Butterfly. She is an actor local to Westchester County and has been seen in a handful of shows over the last... Read more
Candy O'Connor
48-58
Candy O'Connor, 3 shows on Broadway, 4 National tours. Winner of several prestigious vocal awards, among them: First Place The Loren L. Zachary Society National Vocal competition and 3 time Western Regional Finalist and First... Read more
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
Lydia Rivera
23
Lydia is thrilled to be a part of this production and to have the opportunity to work with such a talented and passionate group of artists! She has loved being both on stage and behind... Read more
SUSAN COURTNEY
50's on...
Susan Courtney is a professional actor, playwright, and director. This is Susan's third time performing with New York Theatre Festival. Others included: Bruce Dalziel's "Technical Difficulties" & Howard Lipsom's "Thirty Days". Recently, Susan performed in... 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
Izzy Bohn
N/A
Izzy Bohn is a NYC based Producer, Stage Manager, and Director. She has been taking on theatrical projects in various leadership roles, both recreationally and professionally for over a decade. Having worked on a variety... Read more
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
Milagros Luis
17-25
I started acting at the age of seven, participating in several plays at different acting schools in Argentina such as Timbre 4, Julio Bocca, and Julio Chavez. In 2021 I moved to New York to... Read more
Sarah Moran
16-28
Sarah Moran is an actress from Ireland, currently signed with Centre Stage Agency in Dublin. Recent theatre credits include Living Quarters (Irish Repertory Theatre), Big Top (Smock Alley Theatre), Sugar (DU Players Theatre), and Potatoland... Read more
Vianca Perez
17-25
Vianca Camila Pérez is a bilingual actress from Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Spending much of her childhood and teen years collaborating in theater, she decided to seek acting training in the U.S. She graduated with a... 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
Andy Young
30-40
Andy Young, Panamanian-Bilingual (English/Spanish). Recently debuted her Off-Broadway one woman show CROSSING OVER at Theatre 315 which she wrote, starred in and produced. She is a founding member of the New Short Play Festival; has... Read more
Clay Baker-Lerner
18-29
Clay Baker-Lerner (they/them) is a theater-maker from Boston, MA currently pursuing their BFA in Dramatic Arts at The New School. They are super excited to be making their debut as an Assistant Stage Manager and... Read more
Ainslee Nipper
22 - 30
Ainslee Nipper is excited to be a part of her first New York City festival piece! Originally from Florida, she graduated from Jacksonville University with a BFA in theatre and an MBA. She would like... Read more
Sarah Liu
16-35
Sarah Liu is a Chinese American actor, model, and avid Letterbox user. Recent credits include Virgilia in an independent production of Shakespeare's Coriolanus and Vivian in Lottie Baby, a short film with support from studios... 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
Kweson O Abrams
19
I am a college student majoring in Vocal performance and I have been singing for my whole life. Read more
Missy Flower
35-60
Missy is a director based in Westchester County. Missy directs new plays in development. Most recent work includes "When Marshmallows Burn" by Tara Meddaugh, and "Wishes and Prayers" by Evelyn Mertens. Missy is the Chief... Read more
James Harvey
30-40
JAMES HARVEY (book, music, lyrics, Franz Kafka, Agent Fitzgerald, Magistrate, Lorenzo Moron, Bureaucrat #3) performed his one-man show, The Bald-Faced Truth, throughout the US and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His original musical, The Crack... Read more
Sammy Rivas
16-28
Sammy Rivas (He/Him) is an actor, writer, director, producer, musician, and puppet maker based out of New York City. Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, he has a B.F.A. in Drama from NYU Tisch... Read more
Sean Phillips
25-35
Sean Phillips is a graduate of AMDA. Theatre: Network ( Florida Studio Theatre), Mother Courage with Meryl Streep, To Kill A Mockingbird ( Cornish Playhouse), Three On A Match (IATI Theatre), In The Heat Of... Read more
Tim Brandt
45-55
Tim is honored to be playing the role of Dave in The Couch as well as being a part of the New York Theater Festival! Favorite previous roles include: Nick in Who's Afraid of Virginia... 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
Amelia Savola
22
Amelia Savola is a New York City based performer and musician currently earning her BFA in Musical Theatre at Molloy University’s CAP21 Conservatory. She has recently appeared in a range of productions at CAP21, including... Read more
Bill Barry
45-55
Bill is a NYC based actor who has appeared in numerous Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway shows in the Tri State area. Some of his favorite roles include John Proctor in The Heights Players... Read more
Lizzy Booth
23-29
Lizzy Booth is a New York and Connecticut based actor, director, producer, and Shakespeare lover. She is a graduate of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting’s Professional Conservatory and holds a Bachelor of Arts in... Read more
Adam Alpert
16-27
I’m Adam Alpert and I’m an actor, writer, and musician based out of NYC. Born and raised in the Metro Detroit area, it was only in the last few years I decided to relocate to... 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
Graeme Cadaret
20-30
Graeme lives in New York, and enjoyed his experience in the festival! Past credits for Graeme include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Boy in Peter and the Starcatcher, and Hanshen in Spring Awakening. Read more
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
Andrew Dobbie
23-35
Andrew Dobbie is a film and theater actor based in New York and Philadelphia, drawn to stories that challenge and move people. He’s led several indie films and pilots, including IGKYOW (as Cyril), S.L.A.G.S. (as... Read more
Rachel Hoy
16-28
Hi everyone! I am a New York based actor/singer and a recent graduate from Boston University's BFA Acting program. I am deeply passionate about the creative process and uplifting young artists, like myself. I look... Read more
Blake Gioviti
17-27
Blake (he/him) is a Florida native who is based in New York City. After attending Berklee College of Music and later The University of Florida, Blake has worked professionally both on stage and behind the... 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
Amelia Gwaltney
20-30
Amelia Gwaltney is an actor, writer, and producer and excited to be a part of the New York Theater Festival. A New Yorker (for 8ish years) by way of Alabama, Amelia has studied acting in... Read more
Sean Gordon
25 - 40
Originally from Texas, Sean Gordon is an actor currently based in New York City. Most recently, Sean was in a staged reading at The Tank for John Deserves to Die (Professor Daniel Holmes) and prior... Read more
Tamia Aiken
18-25
Tamia Aiken is a New York based actor and a senior at Hunter College, where she is pursuing a degree in Theatre. She has performed in a range of stage productions and readings, including her... Read more
Joham Palma
23
is a Harlem born, Bronx raised 21 year old actor. You’ve might have seen him in “In the Heights” for Open Hydrant recently. He’s excited to be a part of “Just Talk To Me” and... Read more
Reisha Mirit
45-55
Reisha Mirit is a Scottish born playwright, actor and director based in New York City. She trained at The Barrow Group and the DeSotelle Studio, both in New York City. She credits her years of... Read more
Emily Carlson
20
Emily Carlson is a student at Agnes Scott College who is currently perusing her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations with a minor in Music. As a now rising senior, her time at Agnes Scott has... Read more
Aysha Benjamin
25
She received her professional training from the State University of New York at Potsdam, where she earned her B.A. in Theatre where she performed in Our Town as Mrs. Gibbs and Ready. Steady. Yeti. Go... Read more
Carl Bindman
20-35
Carl Bindman (he/him) is an NYC-based actor with interests in the “classics”, experimental theater, and finding representation. Notable recent roles include the big man himself in Macbeth (Theatre Row), Saturninus in Titus Andronicus (Barefoot Shakespeare... Read more
Ben Horsburgh
16-27
Ben Horsburgh (he/him) is thrilled to be making his New York debut here at the New York Theater Festival! He recently received his BFA in Musical Theater with an emphasis in dance from Boston Conservatory... Read more
William Dobbins IV
45 - 55 years old
William has acted at The Utah Shakespearean Festival, two seasons with The Orlando Shakespeare Festival, and in a Shakespearean fundraiser performance at GableStage in Florida. Regionally, he received strong reviews in such diverse leading roles... Read more
Anthony Moore
15-35
ANTHONY MOORE (Jordan) is an actor in training at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. This is their first acting job and he is thrilled to be working with such amazing and talented folks. Whenever... Read more
Bailey Kasdon
20s
Bailey is excited to be making her New York directorial debut. Some of her past work includes Drowning In Sorrows; A Musical Comedy, Volume of Smoke. Bailey would like to thank the cast and 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
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
Gaby Canedo
15-28
Gaby Canedo is a 22 year old actor originally from Oakland CA and currently based in New York City. Gaby graduated from Muhlenberg College in 2025 with a B.A. in Theatre. In 2024 she was... Read more
Ashley LaCambria
18-28
Ashley (she/her) is so excited for the opportunity to bring another new character to life! With a BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College, she has been living and acting in NYC for over 10... Read more
Milan Parodie
18-30
Milan is proud and excited to be performing in her first original production after recently graduating from Marymount Manhattan College. She has appeared as Heather Mcnamara in Heathers the musical at Bar Nine and has... 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
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
Sam Zuckerman
55-70
Long Island community theater. Guys and Dolls, Producers, Young Frankenstein, Something Rotten, Mame, Funny Girl, Annie Get Your Gun. Read more
Ammunikee Gomez
20-30
Ammunikee is an actor with a rich Caribbean heritage. He started acting in 2008, where he wrote his first scene about the major issues at his high school. This influenced the school to start a... Read more
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
Lauren Weinberg
22-45
Lauren Weinberg is an NYC based actor, singer, dancer, commercial & voiceover artist. She has performed as Adelaide in both the National Tour of Guys & Dolls and Olney Theatre Center's production, where she received a Helen Hayes Nomination. Other... Read more
Declan Fooks
18-30
I am an actor originally from Portland, Oregon, but I am happy to say I’m currently based in NYC! In my free time I love choreographing fights with my friends, writing short plays, and trying... Read more
Drew Praskovich
20-30
Drew Praskovich is a writer/director/filmmaker. Previous credits include: Maguires in Mineral Bluff, Mamma Mia!, Mysterious Skin. He has written original works for The Omaha Community Playhouse and Jumping Jack Theater. His award-winning short film, Seahorse,... Read more
Eric Berger
25 - 35
Eric Berger is a Bronx native and a NYC-based stage, film, and voiceover actor and director. Other theater credits include: regular performer with SERIALS at The Tank, an international tour of the one man show... Read more
Lisa Meckes
50-70
Lisa Meckes : has performed in numerous productions across Long Island including Day-rep theatre, Children’s theatre and Main stage. Favorite past productions include: THE ART OF MURDER, THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE, MOVING MOUNTAINS ,... Read more
Carole Montgomery
55-70
Carole Montgomery is a veteran comedian with over 45 years of experience. She created the hit comedy series Funny Women of a Certain Age. Read more
Jonathan Cronin
18-28
Jonathan Cronin is an up and coming New England born actor excited to make his New York stage debut. Since graduating from AMDA’s Studio Acting Program in 2022, he has done a plethora of short... Read more
Jerry Caviston
17-25
Jerry Caviston (Stage Manager) Is a graduate of Centenary University with a BA in Technical Theater. Past SM Credits: Off-Broadway: Friends! The Musical Parody! NJ Regional (Select): Backwards Forward Back, Meteor Shower, Rent, Rock of... Read more
Zachary Papatheodorou
20s
I've played heroes, villains, fathers, businessmen, giant geese, and Grendel. Trained in stage combat, improvisation, drama, and comedy. Read more
William Truiano
40-60
William Joseph Truiano(He/Him)Age range 40-60 is a NYC based Actor, VO artist and writer. He’s trained at The Barrow Group and continues studying at DeSotelle Studio. Since deciding to go all in on acting he’s... 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
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
Dennis Velasco
19-28
Ecuadorian native and Montclair state University alumni, Dennis J. Velasco always held a passion for acting and creating. Having been a part of many productions during his time in Montclair State and in Sparks theatre... Read more
Randy Figueroa
23
Randy Figueroa is a writer, actor, musician and aspiring filmmaker. He began his artistic journey studying music in 2014 and only started acting after being introduced to it by the theatre teacher in his High... 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
Christopher Martel
25-45
Theodor Adorno in Soirée at Walter Benjamin's (Winterfest, 2023). Chris most recently appeared on stage in a Brooklyn basement, playing Banquo in Double Feature Plays' inaugural production of Macbeth. Additional credits include Hedda Gabler (Judge... Read more
Tiffany Grossfeld
20-30
Tiffany Grossfeld is a multidisciplinary theatre & film artist. She most often works as an actor, director, & teaching artist. You can visit her online at https://TiffGrossfeld.com as well as on YouTube at https://YouTube.com/@TiffGrossfeld where... Read more
Yodelle Tan
16-30
Yodelle Tan is a recent graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. She most recently did the play “The Monroe Doctrine” in Baltimore, MD where she played Abby. Other credits include Judy from... Read more
Jess Spruiell
18-25
Jess Spruiell is thrilled to be making her NYC debut in Carmilla. She has worked with Trevor on numerous occasions and had the wonderful opportunity to originate the role of Laura in this musical’s initial... Read more
Ms. D.
35 - 60
Ms. D is an Actor, Playwright and one of the Directors for "The Family Gathering." She has performed as Bessie in "The Bare Chicken" at the Polaris. With the Crystal Image Performing Arts Productions she... Read more
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
Jane Seaman
55-75
Jane Seaman has performed on Broadway in The Secret Garden, Anything Goes, and Big River. Off-Broadway she appeared opposite John Rubinstein in the Sycamore Street Kite Flying Club reading, We’re Still Hot! and won critical... Read more
Arwen Saenz
16-23
Arwen Saenz is a young Latina artist who has been an aspiring dancer and actress since a young age. She started out dancing at Ballet Hispánico in NYC and is now a BA Acting student... Read more
Kendall Grady
18-30
Kendall Grady (Writer/ Director, She/her) is an NYU Tisch graduate (Experimental Theatre Wing and the New Studio on Broadway). At NYU, she wrote and produced Unsent Messages, exploring our relationships with the things we’ve left... Read more
Ari Laurie
17-22
Ari Laurie is a Black Lesbian theatre and performance artist, clown, poet, professional lover of ALL things, excited to make their Manhattan debut! In their 3rd year studying Theatre & Performance, Anthropology and Global Black... Read more
Maria Jose Payares
20-28
I am a Colombian-born actor and producer based in New York City. I attended New York Film Academy and have both on stage and film experience. Read more
Penina Debra Scher
50 - 65
Theater: An Evening of Heiner Mueller, Art (Yvan), The Music Man (Jacey Squires, Quartet), Picnic on the Battlefield, The Madwoman of Chaillot. Opera/Operetta: Le Nozze di Figaro (Cherubino), La Cenerentola (Thisbe), The Old Maid and... Read more
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
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
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
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
Nathaniel Tomb
20-34
Nathaniel Tomb has appeared Off-Broadway twice in the Strawberry one act play festival. He has appeared in two Indie Feature films; “Out of Spite” and “Amoriental” and is excited to work on another short indie... Read more
Isabelle Garbani
50-60
Isabelle has appeared in independent films such as The Perfect Daughter, Ourika! (selected for the Sundance Festival), and Eat It Up!; and the theater performances About That Letter and Apostrophe! at the American Theater of... Read more
Sarah Morse
20-30
Sarah Morse is a Brooklyn based director hailing from San Francisco. They love all things queer, campy, and hodgepodge’d. Previous directing credits: Hir by Taylor Mac, Home Free! by Lanford Wilson, and Machete Mary, winner... Read more
Jonathan Goetzman
late 20s to 30s
Jonathan Goetzman (Writer/Director/Producer) directs, writes, and produces films that explore generational trauma, family bonds, and preserving memory through grief. Being raised in an Israeli (Moroccan/Tunisian) and American household, Jonathan has always put his unique perspective... 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