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Elefantes in Flagrante

Written by Brooke Dramer

Directed by Priya Karki

synopsis

Carol had a whirlwind romance with Eliot for five months—but then he left New York for a month-long business trip in Florida. Carol flies down to Florida to be with the man she loves and misses so much. Over drinks in a restaurant in Busch Gardens, Carol is shocked and saddened as Eliot reveals his true colors: He is a self-entitled, money-obsessed, wannabe real estate mogul. Eliot begins dictating to Carol the things about herself that she must change to be worthy of becoming his wife. But it’s the awesome spectacle that Carol witnesses going on outside the window—behind Eliot’s back—that causes her to finally realize that the man she’d been in love with is not really worthy of her.

Bios

Brooke Dramer (PLAYWRIGHT) With Elefantes in Flagrante, Brooke Dramer is finally seeing one of her plays move from the back room of a Brooklyn bar to the stage of an off-Broadway theatre. Her magic realism comedy, Prince Charming Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, had a staged reading at Freddy’s Bar and Backroom in Brooklyn in 2024. Her play The Moon Is a Fried Egg, about the ghost of the surrealist poet Apollinaire in Cemetery Père Lachaise, will have its premiere staged reading at Freddy’s later this year. Brooke has spent many hours onstage—only recently as an actress in her own plays but for many years as a folksinger. During the 1980s and 1990s, she played guitar and sang backup for Pete Seeger. For the past 30 years, she has been performing folk music for children. 

Priya Karki (DIRECTOR) Priya Karki made her acting debut in Boston before relocating to New York and has since worked across theater, film, and commercial projects. Born in New Delhi and having lived in multiple countries, Priya brings an international perspective to her work, both on stage and on screen. Priya has directed a short film, choreographed dances onstage, and dabbled in various production roles such as executive producer, stage manager, sound/tech, marketing, crowd-funding projects, and managing ticketing booths for shows. Priya was last seen onstage at The Players Theatre in the New York premiere of A Girl in a Long Coat, written and directed by Mavish Khan, and onscreen in 2025 in the short film Perfectly Seasoned (written by Harbinder Singh and directed by Brittany Ramjattan).  

Jackie Jorgenson (CAROL) With comedy and classical training, Jackie Jorgenson’s characters range from the headstrong woman of principle to the anxious, excitable girl next door. Her short film performances have been screened at festivals internationally, including ArtPrize, the biggest art event in the world.  As a screenwriter, Jackie won the 2018 Broad Humor Award for Best Pilot Script for Based on Experience. As an actress, Jackie won three awards in 2018 for her starring role as Caroline in Far From Hollywood, including: Best Lead Actress (Accolade Competition); Best Actress in an Indie Film (Actors Award); and Best Actress (Global Film Festival Award). That year, she also won the Oniros Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in the comedy short Howard, which she also wrote. Jackie recently starred in Shared Manifest Entertainment's audio drama, Tales From the Æther, which will be released in the spring.

Bibin Shrestha (ELIOT) Bibin Shrestha is a Nepalese American actor, born in Nepal and raised in Queens, New York. His work spans classical theater, musical comedy, contemporary performance, and national commercial campaigns. His stage credits include Malcolm in Macbeth, Christopher Sly in The Taming of the Shrew, Hysterium in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Michael Kelly in Musical Comedy Murder of 1940. Bibin has also appeared in original productions, including Ronit and Jamil, What Now Now What, Gambled Eggs, and Devised, a piece he helped create, as well as The Story of Us, which he originated and co-wrote. Bibin has appeared in national commercials for brands including Starbucks, Blue Diamond Almonds, Uber, and Maruchan Ramen, as well as a Super Bowl commercial, and has since been transitioning into television and film. 

Juliane Stolzenbach Ramos (TIFFANY)German-Portuguese Juliane Stolzenbach Ramos is a versatile actress, opera singer, and performer with over 12 years of professional experience across stage, voice, and, most recently, screen. Fluent in German, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and conversational in French and Italian, she always brings a global perspective to her work. Her career as an opera singer and concert soloist has taken her across Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Hungary. Juliane was nominated for Best Acting Lead Ensemble in her first short film at the 48H Film Festival NYC 2024 and was a Finalist at the 2023 International Lotte Lenya Competition in New York. After moving to the U.S. in 2024, Juliane trained at HB Studio, Stella Adler Studio NYC, and The Company Acting Studio. She also trained in physical comedy and stand-up, with a final showcase at the Comedy Cellar.

Start to Finish

By Mark Melton

Directed by Richard Omar

Synopsis

We witness the beginning, middle, and end of a young couple’s relationship, experiencing years of them at their best and worst through snapshots in time.

BIOS

Katie King (MCKENNA) is a NYC based actor, singer, and dancer. Originally from Cape May, NJ she earned a BFA in Theatre Performance with a minor in Musical Theatre from Hofstra University. Recent credits include Werewolves, Wake Up (Best Play winner – 2025 Queens Short Play Festival; dir. Gavin Petersen), Stashed (film; dir. Shannon Outlaw), Gravity of the Heart (The PIT; dir. Ben Kaplan), The Loopy Show (The PIT; dir. Mark Melton), and Ball Power (Balance Arts Center; dir. Gavin Petersen). @katieekking

Mark Melton (RYAN & PLAYWRIGHT) is a writer and performer from Illinois. He has directed and performed in shows at The Chain, The Tank, Second City, The NuBox Theater, The Peoples Improv Theater, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and Upright Citizens Brigade. @swugmark

Richard Omar (DIRECTOR) is an acting teacher and director. Favorite productions include A Vision of Love Revealed in Sleep by Neil Bartlett, Dog’s Barking by Richard Zajdlic. Cock by Mike Bartlett, and Blissby Olivier Choiniere (all for Moving Pictures in NYC). He teaches acting at Hofstra University and runs the Theater Workshop at The Brooklyn Public Library.

Too Much Fondant

Written and directed by Melanie Acampora

Synopsis

Too Much Fondant focuses on an engaged couple coming to terms with the fact that their relationship no longer exists. One is unaccepting of change and the other is simply terrified of being alone. Together they face the truth, to ultimately move on.

Bios

Brittany Lacey - Brittany is thrilled to be a part of this Festival! Previous regional credits include: Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), The Producers (Ulla), Sylvia (Sylvia), Footloose (Ariel), Kiss Me Kate (Lois/Bianca). Touring: Pinkalicious: 10th Anniversary (Pinkalicious), Clifford the Big Red Dog: Live (Female Swing), Dog Loves Books (Dog). Thanks to Mel for creating this piece and Theatre Three for first bringing it to life with my forever partner. @beelacey 

Evan Teich - Evan is grateful to be part of this festival and to revisit this special piece. Regional work includes The Producers (Franz), Something Rotten! (Shakespeare), The Drowsy Chaperone (Adolpho), South Pacific (Stewpot), Off-Broadway: NYCCT’s Dear Albert Einstein (Einstein). Evan also performed with Disney Cruise Line aboard the Magic and Dream. Special thanks to Mel and Theatre Three. Love to his scene partner and wife, Brittany. Always, for Bob. 

Playwright/Director - Melanie Acampora - Melanie is thrilled to be part of the Chain Winter Festival 2026!  Previous Festival Credits include: When Driven (2017), Bird Feed (2018) and Too Much Fondant (2025) at the Festival of One-Acts at Theatre Three. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America. While not writing, she also enjoys being on the stage too! Some favorite roles include Patty Simcox (Grease), Chutney (Legally Blonde), and ensemble for Mamma Mia and Something Rotten, and most recently, Matilda at Theatre Three. 

What We Didn’t Say

Written and directed by Hee-Young Shin

Directed by Ashendri Picon

synopsis

What We Didn’t Say follows River and Forrest, whose connection unfolds over one winter and lingers across time. Moving through shifting moments, the play traces the quiet evolution of a relationship shaped by the weight of what remains unspoken.

Bios

Hee-Young Shin (PLAYWRIGHT, RIVER, PRODUCER) has worked as an actor across film, theater, commercial, and voiceover projects in both the U.S. and Korea. As a bilingual actor born in Bozeman and shaped by living between cultures, she brings a unique international sensibility to her storytelling. Alongside her creative work, Hee-Young has a background in law and international relations. What We Didn’t Say is her playwriting debut. Follow Hee-Young’s journey on Instagram: @itsme.heeyoung

Ashendri Picon (DIRECTOR) is a director, producer, actor, and writer. Recent NYC directing credits include "Sunny Side Up" (New York Theater Summer Festival), "Compendium of Death" (Brooklyn Art Haus), and "Halloween Date" (The Barrow Group). Ashendri's first short film titled "Fruit Basket" — a story about a man who receives a haunting phone call — was conceived in one afternoon and filmed the same evening. Presently, her second short film is taking shape in post-production. Follow Ashendri’s journey on Instagram: @ashendripicon

Andrew Dobbie (FORREST) is a New York and Philadelphia-based actor working across film, theater, and voiceover. Known for leading roles in short films such as Cyril in IGKYOW, Sunny in S.LA.G.S., and Agent Ellis in Bloodbourne, Andrew brings a grounded, character-driven intensity to every performance. He’s also voiced several villainous leads in the narrative podcast series Betrayal and Twisted Tales. Follow Andrew’s journey on Instagram: @dobbalopolis

SOUND DESIGN by Ashendri Picon
Sound effects and music are used under Creative Commons and royalty-free licenses from Pixabay, Freesound, and YouTube.

• Countdown sound by Richard Frohlich – JJJ2 96 countdown - cheer (via Freesound)

• Jazz track by Alex Hamlin – Dance Number 24449 (via YouTube)