Juan Velasco
25-35
Juan, a passionate actor from New Jersey, is making his theatrical debut in “The Squeal” at The New York Theater Festival. He’s thrilled to be collaborating with a dedicated team that shares his enthusiasm for... Read more
FESTIVAL DIRECTORY
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
Rebecca Velasquez
18-30
Rebecca Velasquez is a recent graduate of The New School and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. They are originally from St. Louis, Missouri, where they participated in many theatre companies such as Gateway Center... Read more
Meena Venkat
45
Meena Venkat is a renowned dancer with over 20 years of experience in Bharatanatyam and Bollywood styles. She is the founder of Nruthu Aaloka, a premier Bollywood fusion Dance School in the tri-state area. Meena... Read more
Joe Ventricelli
25-35
Stage credits include: Joseph… (Ntl tour), Love’s Labour’s Lost (Shake&Bake), Sleep No More (McKittrick), as well as performing at Arizona Broadway Theater, Barrington Stage, and Mac-Haydn Theatre. He can also be seen in Marvelous Mrs.... Read more
Hayden Verbanas
15-27
Hayden Verbanas (he/they) is a recent 2023 graduate from Wagner College where he received a B.A. in Theatre Performance and a B.S. in Arts Administration. Favorite past productions include: A Gentlemen’s Guide (Monty Navarro), Galatea... Read more
Oksana Veres
18-28
Oksana Veres (she/her) is so excited to be performing in To the Fairest, for which she also had the pleasure of writing lyrics for “Goddess Eris”, “Bottoms Up”, and part of “To the Fairest”. Oksana... Read more
Karina Verna
17-27
Karina Verna is an actor, director and writer based in NYC. After originally pursing a prelaw track while attending John Jay College, she discovered a love for theatre when performing in her first production as... Read more
Karina Verna
17-27
Karina Verna is an actor, director and writer based in NYC. After originally pursing a prelaw track while attending John Jay College, she discovered a love for theatre when performing in her first production as... Read more
Isabella Vigil
22-32
Isabella was born and raised in Lima, Peru. She started her acting training at the age of fifteen and had a Meisner and Stanislavsky based education. She relocated to NYC in 2021 after being admitted... Read more
Finley Vigliotti
16-26
Finley Vigliotti is so excited to join the Reflection of a Shadow team as Matt’s understudy! This is their first understudying opportunity. Some of their other credits include Leto in I Pledge Allegiance and Frankie... 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
LUIS VILLABON
40-55
LUIS VILLABON is a Latinx multilingual actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer, voice-over and teaching artist. His mentor was Tony Award winner Baayork Lee, who gave him his first job as an actor and has since... Read more
NATHAN VINCENTI
16-35
NATHAN VINCENTI (Isaiah) is excited to make his NY Theatre Festival debut with this beautiful and talented cast/crew. OFF-BROADWAY: October 7th (Actor’s Temple Theatre). REGIONAL: Midnight Cowboys (Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse), School of Rock (Village Theatre),... Read more
Heather Violanti
40s-60s
Heather Violanti (Barbara/Lisa) is happy to be part of Cyndi Feinman’s wonderful play. She previously played Lisa in the November reading of The Golden Ibburs at the University of Idaho’s First Bite series. Heather’s recent... Read more
Ovide van der Vlist
26
Ovide is a Dutch actress based in New York City. She holds a degree in acting from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts where she had three years of conservatory training. After graduating in 2024... Read more
Amber Voeller
16-32
I am an actress, singer, performer, props master, and entrepreneur. Currently working at the historic Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee, IN, as an actress and props master. I received my training at Huntington University School... 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
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
Michael Walker
20-35
Michael Jayne Walker is a Brooklyn-based singer, actor, and rock musician who has appeared nationally and internationally in shows like Rent, Hair, and Godspell. They also play regularly with glam-punk band The Manimals. Read more
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
Brantley Waller
12-27
Brantley Waller (Director) – Brantley Waller is a director, actress, photographer, & filmmaker. In 2021, she received the "Citizen Artist" award from Auburn University's Theatre & Dance program. In 2022, she wrote and starred in... Read more
Arielle Waller
20-35
Arielle Waller is an actress hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio and currently based in Newark, NJ. A life-long performer, she loves building connections and fostering kinship through art. Read more
Mari Walsh
21
Mari Walsh (they/them) is a pianist and music student at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. They are from Chappaqua, New York, and are a Psychology and French major with a Music minor. Outside playing... Read more
Laura Walter
20s-30s
Laura Walter (she/they) is thrilled to be part of this production. Other current roles: Honeycup in As You Wish It or The Bride Princess or What You Will as part of Frigid’s Little Shakespeare Festival... Read more
Molly Walters
24-36
Actor, screenwriter, and health care professional. Theater experience includes Background dancer in Singing In The Rain, and Lights operation/ set design in Beauty and the Beast; both directed by Todd Weakly at HHS, NC. Previous... 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
Matt Walton
40 - 50
Matt Walton - Theater: Under My Skin at The Little Shubert & Pasadena Playhouse, Parfumerie at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, Boeing-Boeng at Papermill Playhouse, 42 Street at Bucks County Playhouse. Film: No... Read more
Veronica Walton
15-35
Veronica Walton is an actor from New Jersey who has trained with The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, New Jersey Youth Theatre, the Paper Mill Playhouse, and Blooming Grove Theatre Ensemble. Performance credits: Humanity Denied... Read more
Lucie Wang
23-37
Lucie Wang is a bilingual multi-hyphenate working in film, TV, theater, live productions, video productions, and journalism. She was born in Taipei and holds a far-flung background including time in Taipei, Hong Kong, Gold Coast,... 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
Lucy Wang
22 - 30
Lucie Wang currently studies acting under Michael Beckett at the HB Studio. She is a Cinema-Television graduate of Southern Methodist University. She cut her teeth as a bilingual multi-hyphenate working in production and costume departments... Read more
Matthew Ward
50-60
Ward has spent his life acquiring a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in all avenues of music. His career has centered on singers and musical theater in all its forms. Songwriter revues he... Read more
Mary Lawrence Ware
19
Mary Lawrence Ware is a First-Year at Columbia University studying Comparative Literature. She has received awards in local and national writing competitions and has been published in various magazines and journals. This is her first... Read more
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
Rhys Samuel Washington
16-30
Rhys Samuel Washington is an award winning writer, actor, and producer currently based in New York City originally from Wallingford, CT. Recent theatre credits: Billy Sanders in Lifetime Achievements and all the Shortcomings Thereafter at... Read more
Kyle Matthew Watkins
25-32
Kyle Matthew Watkins is an actor, photographer, and storyteller based in Jersey City. Kyle studied acting and psychology at Muhlenberg College where he was a part of several performance ensembles. He operates a successful headshot... Read more
Khial Watson
21-30
Khial Watson (Niles) Is an actor, model, and playwright from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He began his career here in New York City in 2018. He’s modeled for brands like Dolce & Gabanna, Gap, and Adidas.... Read more
Leo Watson
22
Leo Watson Lwats910@gmail.com Leo Watson is a current third year Film and Communications Major, now minoring in Theater and Performing Arts at Centenary University, looking to take on new opportunities and work on new create... Read more
Laurie Rae Waugh
N/A
Laurie has been working as a theater artist in New York since 1980 and as a director since 2001. Laurie recently received The ATA Award for Best Dramatic Director for Mirrors (2016), as well as... Read more
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
Haylee Weatherly
23-29
Haylee Weatherly (Darla) is thrilled to be making her New York Theater Festival debut! She wants to thank her brilliant playwright cousin,Caroline, for allowing her to share this experience with her! She received a BFA... 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
Elana Weinberger
30-45
Elana is a grown-up theater kid, school psychologist, and native New Yorker currently living in the Bronx. She returned to musical theater, her most beloved hobby and passion, in 2017, performing in many musicals, cabarets,... Read more
Paul Weissman
47-55
Actor with three decades of experience. Comfortable with both classical and contemporary pieces, comedy and drama. Unfortunately sings like Bob Dylan but you can't have everything. Some recent productions: Proof - Robert Animals Out of... Read more
Isaac Wellhausen
22-35
Hi! My name is Isaac (Ike) Wellhausen. I am a singer, actor, mover, Voice Over Artist, and freelance videographer (Off Broadway Credits: Woman of the Year, Sugar). I have toured with children's musicals; Baby Shark... Read more
Arianna Wellmoney
17-25
Arianna Wellmoney (she/her) is an actor and playwright from Milan, Italy. Recent credits: “Dave’s Retro Video Lab” (webseries by Emmy Award Winning Director David Distinti), La Santera” (Pilot) and “Enoptromancy” (Off Broadway). She wrote and... Read more
Sean Michael Wells
30-45
Sean Michael Wells is excited to make his New York Theater Festival debut, performing as Nicholas Richards and Nicolas Dubois in Eboné. Sean is a theater and film actor based in New York City. He... Read more
amy werbeloff
17-25
Amy Werbeloff is a New York City based actor, singer and dancer originally born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. Amy moved to New York in the fall of 2019 to study musical theatre at The... Read more
Carrie Wesolowski
30-45
Yellow Roses (Celia) A dynamic fashionista and a lifelong New Yorker, Carrie is a Theater, Film, and Television Actor/Director/Host whose training is rooted in Meisner Technique which she studied with Michael Harney and later completed... 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
Abby Wheeler
18-28
Hello, My name is Abby Wheeler. I am an NYC based actor and recent graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School. As I move forward in my career, I am passionate about exploring where... Read more
Elaine Whitbeck
17-28
Elaine (They/She), is a Guatemalan-born artist who is passionate about creating holistic characters and exploring movements to raise awareness for voices that can not be heard. They first began their theatre journey when they moved... Read more
Stephanie Wiggins
18-28
Stephanie Wiggins is an actor who was born and raised in Guatemala and is now based in NYC. Her passion for acting began while performing at Santa Fe College (FL) in several dance productions and... Read more
Toby Wilderotter
17-23
Toby Wilderotter (they/them) is a junior BA Theatre Studies major at Montclair State University. They have training in stage combat, and have a passion for stage management and theatre education. You can find Toby at... Read more
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
Jere Williams
40-60
Jere Williams (Pat) was recently seen as Ricky in THREE IN THE MOURNING, a Finalist in Secret Theatre's Act One Festival, and as Arnold in Jules Feiffer's CRAWLING ARNOLD at Heights Players. Other recent appearances... Read more
Ava Williams
16-27
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
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
Angelica Williams
18-35
Angelica Williams is a multifaceted performer based in New York City. With a background in both classical and contemporary acting techniques, she's performed in various productions both in New York and in London. Her latest... Read more
Nyah Williams
38-47
Nyah is returning to the stage after her challenging lead role (ANNETTE) in the rousing black comedy GOD OF CARNAGE at America's longest-running theater. Prior to the pandemic, she was the Executive Producer/Treasurer/Box Office Manager... Read more
Talia J Williams
16-25
Talia J. Williams is a professional SAGe actress. As a theatrical performer, Talia recently performed in Signature in the School’s world premiere of the Voices On Blackwell Island, as the leading role of Nelly Bly.... Read more
Francine Brown Wilson
40-60
Director/Actress/Founder/Producer, Brown & Brown’s Productions Has worked extensively as a director for the past 30 plus years. She directed, produced, and performed in various venues throughout the NY and NJ areas including Henry Street Settlement,... 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
Andy Wissink
20-30
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Andy Wissink is a multi-hyphenate artist who is thrilled to be making his debut as a choreographer for Last Night at the Odyssey! He received a BFA in musical theatre, and... Read more
Tyler J Witt
20-35
Tyler J Witt is a Boston based actor, improv comedian, producer, and director. Previously having produced and directed two improv comedy shows in Boston: "And Then They Were Dumb" at Improv Asylum in Boston's North... Read more
James Wlliams
70-80
Thomas Jefferson, Lead Role opposite Glenn Close, The Common Glory Hamlet Gravedigger/Fortinbras (w/Austen Pendleton) Frog and Peach Theater One Day in the Life of Henri Shnuffle Henri Shnuffle (NY Times Review) Sprat Theater Brothers Karamazov,... Read more
Ewa Maria Wojcik
25-60
Ewa Maria is a French and Polish speaking actress working in film, theatre, and voiceovers. Theatre credits include: Twelfth Night (The Secret Theatre), Radiance (Swiftly Tilting Theatre Project), Henry V (Gallery Players), Still Life (Producers... Read more
Kirstin Wolf
18-28
Kirstin Wolf is an actor and singer located in the New York area. With a home town in Virginia, she earned a degree in Theatre Performance from Virginia Tech. She has a focus on both... Read more
Melodie Wolford
45-60
MELODIE WOLFORD is excited to be a part of the NY Theatre Festival. She has toured with 42nd STREET and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and has been seen Off-Broadway in THE BAKER'S WIFE, SUMMER AND... Read more
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
Georgina Saldaña Wonchee
40-60
A Mexican actor currently based in New York City, she began her artistic journey as the founder, lead singer, and composer of the cumbia group "La China Sonidera." For six years, she performed as an... Read more
Adam Wood
13-25
Adam Wood is a rising star on the creative scene, carving a unique path as a filmmaker and performer. He is currently honing his craft as a film student at Purchase College. Adam is already... Read more
Isabelle Wood
16-28
Hi! My name is Isabelle Wood, and I am an actor based in NYC. I studied acting at AMDA, and since then, I've had the good fortune of being a part of multiple productions in... Read more
Keaton Wooden
35-45
Rhodes and Emmy nominated writer, composer, director, and social impact producer best known for the Jeff-Award winning musical “The Civility of Albert Cashier.” In theater and film, he was a Finalist for the Relentless Awards,... Read more
Raine Woods
16-24
Raine Woods, (they/them), is a non-binary performer whose past musical experience consists of leads in Anastasia and Beauty and the Beast, along with other roles in Les Miserables, Lion King, Footloose, and much more. They’ve... Read more
Airen Wormhoudt
41
Airen Wormhoudt is an Actress, Mime, award-winning screenwriter, Art Therapist and Psychologist. She’s the founder of “On-Line Art – Center of Creation and Personal Development” in Brazil. She has a Master in Performing Arts, with... Read more
Julia Wosiak
15-25
She has co-written and starred in her first short film "Untitled Trip" which was filmed in Paris, Rome, Venice, and Cracow, and premiered at The Lee Strasberg Film Festival in March 2023; associate-directed an... Read more
Xandt Wyntreez
40+
XANDT WYNTREEZ (Z-andt WIN-trees) is a versatile artist, who continues to find success in multi-faceted disciplines that include Acting; Spoken Word performance; Writing (Poetry/Essay/Playwriting); Poetry; & Song. Selected NY/NJ Stage credits: “A Christmas Carol” (Off-Broadway)... 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
Albert Xavier
40-50
Albert has worked in Latin America for the past twenty years as an independent filmmaker. His early studies began in theater as an actor for the 'Now Theater Company' in Paterson, NJ where he performed... Read more
Natasha Lorca Yannacañedo
40-50
Natasha Lorca Yannacañedo is a multifaceted artist, excelling in the realms of acting, directing, and casting direction. Her creative portfolio spans independent film, radio, audio dramas, primetime television, and a multitude of stage productions. Holding... Read more
Jason Yanto
18-26
Jason Yanto is an NYC based actor and singer. Recent theater credits - Poster Boys (Queerly Theater Festival), Little Miss Perfect (NYC Workshop), and Filipinos on Broadway (54 Below). Recent film - Stand Up, Orange... Read more
Emily Yates
25-35
Production Manager at Spacestation. Read more
Abby Yazvac
20-25
Abby is a New York actor, originally from West Virginia. She has an MFA in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School. Abby recently appeared in the Sci-fi film, “Precognito.” She is thrilled to be... Read more
Kingsley Yeboah
20-40
Kingsley Yeboah is an actor, photographer, and videographer based in New York. Read more
Eddy Yeung
25-35
EDDY YEUNG is a Hong Kong-Chinese actor based in New York City. He has worked on numerous voiceover projects in ADR and video games. You can learn more and see his work at www.eddyyeung.com. His... Read more
Yineak
18-25
Yineak is a versatile performer with credits spanning both stage and screen, known for her captivating & passionate portrayals of complex characters. Taking on new roles and challenges is craft she enjoys. Read more
Theresa Yonash
20-35
Theresa Yonash is a New York City-based playwright, screenwriter and actor currently pursuing her Masters of Fine Arts in Playwriting Degree with the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. Her professional credits include Conrade... Read more
Maeve Yore
40-60
Refer to her website (maeveyore.com) for all testimonials. 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
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
Tal Marcello Zamir
16-36
singer, actor, and creator for over 15 years. Select credits include Chicago (Billy Flynn), The Wild Party (Burrs), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), The Rocky Horror Cabaret Show (Dr. Frank-N-Furter), Next Stop, New York! (42... Read more
Carolina Zanella
teens - early 30s
Carolina Zanella (she / her) is an actor, singer, dancer and creative based in New York City. Her passion towards the arts is what drives her to create and explore all realms of creativity. Born... Read more
William-Anthony Zavaleta
18-35
My experience in production began in a television studio environment at St. John's University. I've directed, stage managed, lighted, and camera operated various types of productions. After graduation I PA'd on; two independent films, live... Read more
Sam Zeitlin
20-30
Hailing from the heart of New York City, Sam discovered a passion for acting amidst the chaos of the pandemic. The world turned upside down, but it was the impetus he needed to finally pursue... Read more
Danilo Zepeda
20-35
Danilo Zepeda moved to New York 3 years ago to attend Sarah Lawrence college. He has been taking classes at the barrow group, and improv at the magnet theater. Some recent credits include performances at... Read more
Masha Zhak
23-33
Masha Zhak is a Belarusian actress, producer and filmmaker. Her stage credits include Ada in “How to Make Friends and Then Kill Them” by Halley Feiffer, Masha in “Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow” by... Read more
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
Audra Zook
25-35
Audra Zook is an actor, writer, and director based in NYC. She recently wrote and appeared in Second Chance in the Spark Theatre Festival and LifeOptimization in the Chain Theatre One-Act Festival. Other theater credits... Read more
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
Joely Zuker
20-35
Joely Zuker (she/her) - ASCAP, Maestra, Dramatists Guild - is a New York-based songwriter, composer/lyricist, bookwriter, director, and producer. She has completed programs such as New Musical Inc.'s CORE Curriculum and General workshops. She also... Read more