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
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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
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
Taylor Vandenberg
20-30
TAYLOR VANDENBERG graduated from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2017, after a year as a cracker factory employee compelled her to escape her home state of Iowa. When not acting, or bartending... Read more
Sebastian Trevino
27-37
Mexicolombian performer originally from Monterrey, Mexico and based in New York City. He is a Tec de Mty communications major and musical theatre AMDA alumni. US credits: Kowalski (The Duke, Off Bway), Parrots At The... Read more
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
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
Joey Pittorino
17 to 30
Joey Pittorino is an actor/waiter and is so excited to be performing in Late Late Night. Joey recently graduated from Pace University with a BFA in Acting. Previous theater credits include Elijah (Columbia Theater Festival),... Read more
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
Aishat Jalloh
17-31
Aishat Jalloh is an actor, singer and writer, raised in Nigeria and NYC. She got her BA at Columbia University and is pursuing her MFA at Stony Brook University. She has appeared in several short... Read more
Felix Mundy-Mancino
18-24
Felix Mundy-Mancino is a rising junior ('27) at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. While focusing mainly on his anthropology major and religion minor, he has found a niche in the drama scene as well. He... Read more
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
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
Ronan Kelly
16-23
Ronan Kelly is an actor and content creator based in New York City. Originally from California, he moved east to pursue his BFA in Acting at New York University, from which he will graduate in... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Hailey Mogul
14-24
Hailey Mogul is a New York City based actress, who is originally from San Francisco (born and raised!). She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of California, Irvine. In December 2023, she... Read more
Madison Moore
16-25
Madison Moore (Reveler-Clown) she/they is thrilled to be making her New York Theater Festival debut with A Musement Park! Most recently seen in A Sketch of New York, they have also been performing at several... Read more
Laura Varela
19-30
Laura Varela is a procurement and communications professional based in New York City. A proud graduate of SUNY Oneonta and Baruch College, Laura has earned her master's degree in digital marketing. Previous experiences include communications... Read more
Jared Preston
15-25
Jared is so stoked to be making his NYC debut!! He is currently a senior at Montclair State University in the BFA Acting program. Previous work includes Orlando in As You Like It, Somebody in... Read more
Kenzi James
30-40
After almost a decade as a NYC primary educator & conducting preliminary doctoral research on black performance, Kenzi James is elated to join the NY Theater Festival in Carpe Noctem. He was last seen as... 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
Diar Xani
Diar Xani graduated from the Faculty of Acting in Macedonia, and the Faculty of Directing at the. University of Prishtina, as well as a Master’s Degree. He continued PhD in Radio TV and. Cinema at... Read more
Emilio Picayo
16 - 30
Emilio Picayo (he/him) is an actor born and raised in New York City. Recent credits: Sightings (Philipstown Depot), Ghost Punchers (Kalani Hubbard), Post Mortem (Alfonso Vigliero), Je Cherche Un Feeling (Omar Garcia), and Behind the... Read more
Adeline Jackson
20-30
Adeline Jackson is a screenwriter, playwright, painter, and director who is originally from Los Angeles, California. In addition to her achievements in the world of theater, Adeline is also an accomplished painter whose work has... Read more
Gabrielle Kogut
18-30
Gabrielle (she/her) is a New York-based actor, dancer, and teaching artist. Originally from the Philly area, she grew up in a very loud and opinionated Jewish-Ukrainian household and went on to receive her training from... Read more
Monet Dunham
40 - 50
Monet Dunham, a New York native with a BA from Vassar College and an MS from Adelphi University, is a classically trained actress who starred in films like "Just Another Girl on the IRT" and... Read more
Ken Dillon
30-40
After completing his MFA at the Birmingham School of Acting (the Birmingham in England, not Alabama), Ken Dillon moved to NY with two suitcases and dreams of acting full-time. After 11 years of hustle and... Read more
LaShonda Council
40-50s
LASHONDA COUNCIL -Had her acting debut in the monologue stage play of “Sistah Sistah, Oh My Sistah and has continued to soar in her acting career. She’s a Neptune native, mother of 3, and founder... Read more
Mandi Margot
15-25
Hello! My name is Mandi Margot and I am first and foremost an actor, but also enjoy singing and dancing. I am currently based in New York City but am originally from Miami, Florida. I... 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
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
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
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
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
Bridget McJohn
20s-30s
Bridget McJohn (Betsy) is thrilled to be part of this wonderful production! Originally from Chicago, she studied performance at the Music Institute of Chicago, Bryn Mawr College, and Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She was... Read more
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
Freyja Goldstein
16-28
See website for full bio and resume! Read more
Anna Gwaltney
18-33
Anna Gwaltney (Stage Manager) Anna has enjoyed the opportunity to work on an original musical for the New York Theater Festival. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from LIU and some previous credits include... Read more
James D. Rich
40-55
James David Rich (Father Hogan) is ecstatic to get to sink his teeth into this exciting, new play. Notable Theater: Roxy Gottlieb in “Golden Boy” (Off-Off Broadway). TV: “FBI: Most Wanted”, “The Deuce”, “The Marvelous... Read more
Libby Lindsey
16-23
Born and raised in Alabama as a middle child, Libby Lindsey learned to be a keen listener sitting around the dinner table every Sunday with her parents, siblings, grandparents, and cousins. Before Libby fell in... Read more
Leesan Villa
35-58
Leesan Villa graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2000 and put her career on hold to raise her four children. She recently played a Prosecutor in the Feature Film “What the Heart... Read more
Michael Gormley
24-35
Michael Gormley is a writer and composer raised in Manhattan. He studied violin from an early age and double majored in Mathematics and Music at Brown University. He's written two original musicals and is so... Read more
Deborah Taylor
40-90years
Deborah Taylor A native New Yorker. She describes herself as a Queens girl living in Manhattan. Deborah is a happily retired educator, pursuing a lifelong interest in theater and acting. She is a member of... Read more
Enih Agwe
20-30
Enih Agwe is an actress with experience in theater and film. Known for her versatility and captivating performances, she is a dynamic force on stage and screen. Read more
Charlie Berger
18-25
Charlie Berger is an Actor, Director, Comedian, and Writer based in the Boston area. Charlie graduated this May with a BFA from Boston University in Theatre Arts Performance with concentrations in directing and playwriting. Charlie... Read more
Marc Reign
25-35
Marc Reign is a Puerto Rican full time Artist from Spanish Harlem, NYC. Former Mechanical Engineer (AAS in Mechanical Engineering Technology) turned Actor in 2012 after gaining a BA in Theatre from CCNY. At the... 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
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
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
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
Tommy Vance
40
Tommy Vance is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Most recently seen as the titular “Funny Guy” in Patrick Nash’s production at the Edinburgh Fringe, subsequently also making his London Debut in... Read more
Ava Williams
16-28
Ava Williams is a performer and choreographer from Atlanta, and is currently based in Brooklyn. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre at Samford University and trained at the Stella Adler Conservatory in NYC, as... Read more
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
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
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
Andrew Block
40-55
Andrew Block (Director) received the Ovation and L.A. Drama Critics Circle awards for Best Director & Production for the world premiere of John Pollono’s Small Engine Repair, starring Jon Bernthal. Selected credits include: NYC premieres... Read more
Leo Diaz
15-24
Leo Diaz (they/them) is really a playwright, and reluctantly an actor. Their recent acting projects include Lot's Wife by Rain Rainwater and Dance Dance Dance Dance by Milo O'Connell at The New School. They're here... Read more
Ronan Spierenburg
22-30
Ronan Eddy Spierenburg is a British actor originally hailing from a bustling town in Somerset, England. Now based in the vibrant and fast-paced city of New York, Ronan has recently graduated from the New York... Read more
ANGEL VAZQUEZ
54-64
●CINEMA PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM (DISNEY) WITH SELENA GOMEZ, ASSASSINS - WITH SYLVESTER STALLONE & ANTONIO BANDERAS (WARNER BROTHERS)), CAYO, EL CLOWN, PASION DE VIVIR, LUISA CAPETILLO, EL BESO QUE ME DISTE, PEPO EN EL SENADO,... 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
Aubrey Rose
12 - 15
Aubrey Rose is a 13-year-old actor and singer from Connecticut. She has a background in musical theater, having performed live theater since the age of 5 years old. Notable performances include regional productions of A... Read more
Madeline Rose Parks
15-32
Madeline is a recent graduate of NYU Tisch and Ohio native. She is currently in production for the horror film Nowhere Fast. Some of her previous works include Imogen in Sea Glass with New York... Read more
Saima HuQ
45 and older
Saima Huq, MPH is the founder and executive producer of Always Love Lucy Theatre and King Lahiri Productions, LLC. Favorite roles: Linda Loman in Death of a Salesman, Bertha in Hello From Bertha, Clare Devoto... Read more
CourtneyAnne Doody
50
CourtneyAnne Doody: Off Broadway and Broadway theater credits include: “Kiss the Bride” at the NJ Theater Playhouse, “Cast A Spell” at Here Space, Beth in “Little Woman” at Broadway’s Promenade Theater and National Tour, “Like... Read more
Megan Rayl
18-40
Megan Rayl, cellist, performs often throughout New York City and New Jersey as a soloist in addition to musicals of all genres, cabaret shows, contemporary concerts, and chamber music. With a love for new musical... 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
Catherine Andy
31-38
Catherine is a stage and screen actress. She was born in the Dominican Republic and spent her early childhood between her hometown of Santo Domingo, and San Francisco, California, where she began performing and training... Read more
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
Laura Paganello
16-30
Actress, Singer, Songwriter, and recently debuted Director & Writer from New Jersey Currently in NYC Read more
Esther Kohl
18-30
Esther Kohl is a Brooklyn-based director, actor, and musician with a Drama BFA from NYU. Read more
Maddy King
15-25
Maddy King is a New York City based actor and singer. Hailing from the smallest state of Rhode Island, she’s beyond excited to be making her NYC theatrical debut. Maddy is a recipient of the... 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
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
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
Connor Picard
25
CONNOR PICARD (Director) has been involved in theatre in all aspects for over fourteen years. He graduated from Marymount Manhattan College’s directing program in 2021 and recently got his masters in Educational Theatre from City... 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
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
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
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
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
Chris Georgetti
25-45
Chris Georgetti made his Broadway debut in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA where he gave 1,294 performances as a member of the ensemble and as Ubaldo Piangi from March 2018 until the show’s closing in... Read more
Ava Lee Dell’Aquila
16-20s
Ava Lee Dell’Aquila (Playwright/Director) (she/her) is very excited to be making her playwriting and directorial debut! She is a recent and proud graduate of CAP21/Molloy College where she obtained her BFA in Musical Theatre. Ava... 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
Curtis Cunningham
35-45
Curtis Cunningham (Damon) From the rugged trails of home in the Canadian Rockies to the beaches of the South Pacific and everywhere in between, Curtis spent many years of his life as a solo backpacker... Read more
Angela Manfredonia
22-32
I am a Meisner trained musical theater actress and a 2013 graduate of The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. I worked for 6 years as a live singer/actor at Sesame Place, and toured with... Read more
Matteo Gonzalez
11-13
Matteo Gonzalez is 11 years old and a high honors student in 6th grade. He enjoys playing his drum set, participating in Band at school, creating illustrations in his portfolio and building complex Lego sets.... Read more
Melissa Cinette Denize
20-35
MELISSA DENIZE After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Melissa booked various commercials for Wal-Mart, Lipton Tea, and Evolution fresh and shows like "Fatal Attraction" and "Mean Girl Murders." Melissa is so excited... Read more
Ramajestic Walters
30-45
Ramajestic Walters is an actor hailing from New York City, known for their performances on both stage and screen. Born in Harlem and raised in Brooklyn, Ramajestic has a natural commitment to acting and it... Read more
Amanda Wester
22-30
Amanda Wester is a New York-based actor making her debut as a playwright. A graduate of the William Esper Studio, she is drawn to dramatic roles and period pieces, recently performing in multiple Shakespeare productions.... Read more
Estelle Bikibili
20-30
Estelle is a Cameroonian actress and singer. With a dynamic range, she continues to captivate audiences and push artistic boundaries. Read more
Alyssa Fuhrman
25-33
Alyssa is a dancer, actor, and choreographer living and playing in NYC. Never one to turn down an adventure, she has performed on live television both in the US and China, survived getting sawn in... 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
Lisa LaGrande
28-42
Lisa LaGrande (She/Her) is proud to have served as the Intimacy Director for dozens of productions across NYC since 2018. She is currently nearing completion of her certification process through Intimacy Directors and Coordinators. Some... Read more
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
Akram Basuni
25-35
Akram is a multi-talented actor from Brooklyn, New York. He has most recently casted, produced & acted in an upcoming feature thriller alongside Matthew Lawrence (Boy Meets World) David O’Hara (Braveheart) & Daytime Emmy Award... Read more
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
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
Laura Cohen
30s
Laura grew up in Rhode Island and has enjoyed living and working on farms and in a Zen monastery. She currently studies Buddhism at Union Theological Seminary in New York City where she is pursuing... Read more