Lights Out At The Women's Hotel
By Rebecca Wild
Bios
Rebecca Wild (Playwright and Director): Rebecca Wild holds a BA in Drama from Hofstra University and an MA from NYU/NYU Paris. She is a member of L’Atelier Théâtre NY, New York’s Francophone theatre organization; her involvement has included acting and providing translations, original monologues, and production design. Rebecca has been acting since she was six years old, but this is her debut as a playwright. Thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks to friends and family for their support, and to this brilliantly committed cast. Lights Out At The Women’s Hotel is loosely based upon Rebecca’s experiences living (where else?) at one of the last remaining “women’s hotels” in the city.
Rory Kelsch (Angie): Film/TV/WebSeries: Happy Hour Playground (Charlene) Bonzo Gonzo (Blanche), My Father’s Echo (Brandy), The Daily Show, various internet ads. Theatre: Napalm and Sequins (April), Nolan's Wake (Mary), Memory's Kiss (Liz)—Piper Theatre. Memoirs of a Painted Woman (American Gothic)—The PIT. Rory is also a storyteller and has performed at Woodstock Bookfest, Generation Women, and The Porch. She lives in NJ with her family.
Thu-Huong Ho (Mary): She was born and raised in Viet Nam and lived in Paris (France) for 15 years. She is a member of L’Atelier Théâtre NY, New York’s Francophone theatre organization; her involvement has included acting, original monologues, and costume design.
Mikayla Kirr (Grace): Mikayla Kirr is thrilled to bring the role of "Grace" to life in this incredible piece. Mikayla has just graduated from Ohio Northern University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and is brand new to the city. She wants to sincerely thank you for coming to see the show, Rebecca for writing such a moving piece, and the incredible women that she gets to share the stage with. Thank you also to her family back in Virginia for their unending love and support!
Penelope Deen (Pearl): Penelope Deen is an award-winning New York City–based multidisciplinary theatre artist working across acting, producing, and choreography/movement direction. A Special Recognition graduate of Hunter College with degrees in Theatre and Women & Gender Studies and a minor in Dance, she has also trained with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and Patrick Page Studio. Penelope made her Off-Broadway debut in Oceanborn and has performed and produced work internationally, including appearances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Bogotá’s Festival de Teatro Alternativo, and most recently, touring India with Meanwhile Elsewhere through Darpana Academy. She currently serves as Program Manager – Producing at New Perspectives Theatre Company and Program Manager for the Gilder-Coigney International Theatre Forum. Penelope remains dedicated to creating social change through performance art.
Madison Willett (Nova): Originally from Texas, Madison is thrilled to bring this show to life, as well as honor her Colombian heritage while doing it. After graduating from Pace University last year with a BFA in musical theater, this will be Madison’s second NYC show. Recent credits include The Devil You Know for the Queens Short Play Festival (which will be making its debut at The Tank) and The Monster Within, a new feature film coming this October. Forever grateful to her family, friends, and partner who have been her biggest cheerleaders. Follow her journey @_madisonwillett on insta!
Vikki Martin (Quinnie): Vikki Martin is a performer from Florida who's celebrating her lucky 13th year in New York. She can be seen performing Improv with Spooky Doings and Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble (IRTE), and can be followed at vikkimartinnyc on Instagram.
Justis James (Jen): Justis James is an actor, writer, death midwife and slut with roots in Seattle and Texas. She holds a religious studies degree from the University of North Texas and in 2025 completed a two-year Meisner conservatory at Terry Knickerbocker Studio. She is currently writing “The Adventures of DIDA!” a solo clown show about grief, orphanhood and the sexual exploitation of children in the entertainment industry. Although she’s acted most of her life, this is her NYC acting debut!
Sunday in the street with Chuck (and Bobby)
Written and directed by Rebecca Frazier
Synopsis
Two men lament their wives and lives on a street corner in the city. There’s a twist, though!
Bios
Rebecca Frazier (Writer and Director) Rebecca Frazier is a director, choreographer and teaching artist in New York City. As a director, choreographer and/or Associate, her work includes National Tours, Off Broadway, World and Regional premieres, film and music videos. She’s on the faculty at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, and teaches and choreographs all over the country. This is Rebecca’s debut as a playwright, and her first 10 minute play. It received a reading at The Playground Experiment in NYC this past spring. She has several full length plays in development currently-for more about her work as a director, choreographer, and writer: wwwiamrebeccafrazier.com or @beccaa118.
John Meehan (Chuck )John is a trained actor, writer, improvisor, mime and an alumni of Second City Hollywood Conservatory, Improv Olympic West, Pack Theater in Los Angeles. He was a performer and writer at Second City Hollywood for six years as part of their house ensembles, as well as various theatres in Los Angeles. He wrote and performed his 1-person play, A Shot Of Courage, at various regional comedy festivals. He has also performed in regional and Off-Off Broadway plays.
Robert Maisonett (Bobby) Robert Maisonett graduated with a B.A. in theater. He has numerous stage and film credits. Robert is a 2017 BRIO Award recipient for Narrative Film & Video in Media Arts for his work in Latin Lives. A web series, based on the play, both which he developed and created. SAG-AFTRA.