2024 One-Act Summer Festival

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Program #1 (3rd Floor)

Online Dates Are Hard To Handle

by Matthew McLachlan

Directed by Leanna “Lee” Zayas

Synopsis: As two buddies meet up after work to talk about their lives and a recent date, what ensues is a comedic and outlandish take on modern dating as the audience is left to ponder our own standards, insecurities, and inability to get out of our own way to let ourselves be happy.

Matthew McLachlan is a Scottish-American playwright born in Scotland, raised in Florida, and currently survives in New York City. He is a Grand Prize Winner of the 2024 ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition, Finalist of the 2022 ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition, and a Samuel French OOB Festival Finalist. His plays include: The Demand of Avarice, This God Damn House, Jack & Melissa, and Orion, among others. His published collection of works A Collection of One-Acts & Other Things You May or May Not Enjoy and full-length play Orion are available now at The Drama Bookshop and on Amazon.

Leeanna "Lee" Zayas is a New York Native. Received her B.A from Queens College for Performing Arts/Directing. Directorial credits include "Last Days of Judas Iscariot" by Stephen Adly Guirgis, showcased at Drama Book Shop. "Sand in a Memphis Glass" by Brandon Thomas Disabatino. "Dishes" in the Duende Series showcased by Primitive Grace theatre ensemble. Theatre Credits include: "In Arabia We'd all be Kings" (Chickie) & "Our Lady of 121st" (Norca), by Stephen Adly Guirgis , "Psycho Beach Party" by Charles Busch (Berdine).

Evan Hall is a graduate of the Maggie Flanagan Studio, with such credits in TV as Orange is the New Black, The Blacklist, Jessica Jones, Mars, and The Following. He was last seen in The Gabby Petito Story where he played (you guessed it) Brian Laundrie. He is very happy to be back performing on the stage.

Diego Aguirre is a NYC based actor and Marine Corps veteran. He grew up in Ecuador, from the ages of 5 to 17. 

Selected Theatre credits include: (O)n The 5:31(by Mando Alvarado. Dir. David Zayas Jr.), Queen of Jacks (Chain Theatre, Dir. David Zayas Jr.), What’s Prison Like (Nylon Fusion, Dir. David Zayas Jr.), Occupied Territories (59e59, Dir. Mollye Maxner). Selected Film credits include: The Ballad of a Hustler (Heitor Dhalia), The Upside (Neil Burger), Sometime Other Than Now (Dylan McCormick), New Year’s Eve @ Sunny’s (Bob Giraldi). Selected TV: FBI, Monsterland, The Punisher, It’s Bruno. 

Diego is also a frequent storyteller for The Moth and Actors Theater of NYC (ATNYC)

Unhinged

by Chris Gacinski

CHRIS GACINSKI is a playwright/drummer/poet/actor based in Massapequa, NY.  He is ecstatic to be returning to the Chain Theatre after participating in their Winter One Act Festival earlier this year, with his play Le Petit Bateau. Chris was the resident drummer for Measure for Measure Theatre Company, where he played drums for shows like In the Heights, Next to Normal, and 35MM: A Musical Exhibition.  Other writing credits include All Hearts Matter...Except Yours (City Theatre), Three Hours Until Departure (Secret Theatre), and Three Drunk Poets Find God (Secret Theatre.)  Acting credits include King Sextimus (Once Upon a Mattress), Michael (A Dog’s House) and Beethoven (Dog Sees God.)  Chris would like to thank his friends and family, his girlfriend Allie (Happy One Year Anniverssary, my love!) and his cat Magic for all the support. He would also like to thank Christina, Kirk, and Rick, and all Chain Theatre personnel for the opportunity to have this script performed, and for believing in him as a creative! Music and sounds by Lucas Doytier (@lucasdoytier), voiceover by Thaylin Xie (@thaylin_maria.) Instagram: @psyduckchris. 

ALEJANDRO NAVARRO is a bicoastal actor and singer originally from Los Angeles and currently based in NYC. Huge thank you to the Chain Theatre, friends, family, as well as Chris, Titan, and Luis for the opportunity to create. alejandrornavarro.com

TITAN CARLMAN was previously seen in Urinetown with The Secret Theatre, Le Petit Bateau at The Chain Theater, The Promise with The Texas Amphitheater, SpongeBob: The Musical with NTPA. Titan has a BFA in Theatre with an Emphasis in Performance at UNT. Fun facts about Titan are that he has both flown an airplane and scuba dives. He would like to thank his late Mother, his Father, and Little Brothers for supporting him through everything, and always pushing him towards his dream. Instagram: @titancarlmanofficial. 

LUIS FELICIANO is an actor who focuses on Bouffon, Clown, and Commedia dell’Arte. He recently completed a pedagogical apprenticeship with Christopher Bayes and is currently teaching Clown and Commedia workshops around the city. He is happy to be directing his first play at The Chain One-Act Festival after performing as PETER in What Happened to Peter’s Peter? in Summer 2021, as SON in American Fruit in Winter 2023, and as FRANCOIS in Le Petit Bateau in Winter 2024. Training: Philippe Gaulier (Le Jeu/Clown), Christopher Bayes (Clown/Commedia), Giovanni Fusetti (Bouffon), Benjamin Moore (Linklater/Stanislavski/Meisner), Emmanuelle Delpech (Lecoq Pedagogy). Theatre credits include: The Climate Fables (Atlas/Teddy), Flock the Vote (Bouffon Ensemble), If I Did, You Deserved It (Boris), Hispanic Whiteboy (Oscar), Sonnets for an Old Century (Boy), Rhinoceros (Berenger), Hamlet (Polonius), The Sex Myth: A Devised Play (Ensemble Director) 

Who You Are To Me

by Matthew McLachlan

Directed by David Zayas Jr.

Synopsis: After the recent break-up with her longtime boyfriend, Cara gets an unexpected visit in the middle of the night by her now ex-boyfriend’s 14-year-old sister, Grace, begging for Cara to get back together with him. Can they both overcome this shift in their lives and maintain the sisterly bond they’ve shared for years?

David Zayas Jr. (Director) recently made his Off-Broadway directorial debut with Simpatico at the Chain Theater. Prior to that he directed Jesus Hopped the A Train staged reading starring Common, John Ortiz, and David Zayas. David also directed LAByrinth Theater’s 30th Anniversary and the Barn Series, which included three new works in progress by Stephen Adley Guirgis. A Bronx native, theater and film Director, Actor, and Photographer, David is a member of The Actor’s Studio’s Playwright/Directors Unit and LABryinth Theater Company. He has directed with Planet Connections, Actor’s Theatre of NY, NY Theater Festival, Samuel French OOB Festival, and Chain Theater along with award-winning films in over 20 festivals.

Matthew McLachlan (Playwright) is a Scottish-American playwright born in Scotland, raised in Florida, and currently survives in New York City. He is a Grand Prize Winner of the 2024 ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition, Finalist of the 2022 ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition, and a Samuel French OOB Festival Finalist. His plays include: The Demand of Avarice, This God Damn House, Jack & Melissa, and Orion, among others. His published collection of works A Collection of One-Acts & Other Things You May or May Not Enjoy and full-length play Orion are available now at The Drama Bookshop and on Amazon.

Bryanna C. McQueeney (Cara) is making her Off-Broadway debut playing Cara in Who You Are To Meat the Chain Theatre. Since her graduation from Temple University in Acting Concentration 2015, she has spent the last nine years in NYC acting in feature films (Art of Diversion (Chloe Waterspoon) directed by Gabrielle Altobelli, R BnB (Mia Davies) directed/written by Robert Mann, American Fango (Carol) directed/written by Gabrielle Altobelli, etc.), acting/voiceovers in commercials (Northwell Health Super Bowl Commercial, Build-A-Bear, TOYS-R-US, Allure Magazine, Humira, etc.), and producing film (Vermin directed by Sarah Alvira starring Jonothon Lyons/‘Buddy The Rat’ and Tau Bennett, RAT directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson starring Jonothon Lyons/‘Buddy The Rat’, etc.). She recently won an award for her lead role as Best Actress in R BnB at the Wild Rivers Film Festival 2023 and attended her first Cannes Film Festival 2024 for her lead role in Art of Diversion.

Lily Boulard (Grace) is thrilled to be making their NYC theatre debut at The Chain!  Lily’s previous regional theatre credits include Roz in 9 to 5 at Tantrum Theatre, Small Alison in Fun Home at Arts West, and Actor-Musician in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 at Tantrum Theatre.  In addition to acting, Lily is also a playwright, and they recently made their NYC playwright debut at the New York Theatre Festival with their play The Fourth Grade Christmas Dance Play.  Lily graduated from Ohio University this past May, where they received a BFA in Musical Theatre and a Certificate in Actor-Musicianship. Follow Lily on Instagram @lilycboulard 

Yours,

Written and DIrected by Grace O'Rourke

Synopsis: Jack and Greg miss each other. A play in postcards.

Grace “Juice” O’Rourke: Playwright/Director

Grace O’Rourke (they/them) is a playwright often, and a director/screenwriter/actor occasionally. They are the recipient of the 2023 Denis Johnston Playwriting Award, and a Semifinalist for the SheNYC Festival. Their plays have been performed with Melancholics Anonymous, Cypress Productions, the Chain Theatre, and the Lighthouse Ladies, and their play Actual Throat is currently in production at The Tank. They are thrilled to be returning to the Chain Theatre One Act Festival.

Maverik Leslie: Jack

Maverik Leslie (he/him) is a performance artist, composer, and long walk enthusiast based in Brooklyn, NY. His recent performance credits include dancing and playing live music with INTERLUDE Dance Company at Parkside Lounge, 3 Dollar Bill, and Barre Opera House, as well as playing the role of Jude in Grace O’Rourke’s “Thy Neighbor” for the Chain Theatre’s One-Act Festival. Maverik is thrilled to be working alongside Grace O’Rourke and Ciara Huckeby.

Ciara Huckeby: Greg

Ciara Huckeby (he/they/she) is extremely excited to make their debut at the Chain Theater with this production! Originally from Indiana, they are overjoyed to mark this their first show in New York City. They are best known for their recent performances at 54 Below and The Green Room 42. Ciara would like to thank their roommates and new friends in the city for constantly reminding them how wonderful this place can be. 

Program #2 (3rd Floor)

Closed Opening

Written and Directed by Robert Cantillon

Synopsis: Carter is a frazzled and overworked cashier at a coffee shop, but nothing he’s endured can prepare him for the two customers he’s about to deal with one fateful (and muggy) Thursday.

Aidan Hall Moore (Carter)

Recent Theatre Credits: The Seagull (Konstantin) w/ Foul Fiend Theatre Troupe; King Lear (Lear) at RADA; The Violet Hour (Denis McCleary) at Stella Adler. With Robert Cantillon:  Farewell to Blammerton at The Chain, Midnight at the West Haven Train Station and Gracious Host at The Secret Theatre. Training: B.F.A in Drama from NYU Tisch (Stella Adler Studio, Stonestreet Studios); Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. aidanhmoore.wixsite.com/actor | IG: @aidanmo48

Atiana Skokan (Susan)

Atiana Skokan is an actress and fine artist based in Brooklyn/NYC by way of San Francisco. She is a recent graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where she completed her training at the Meisner Studio and the Stonestreet Film Residency. Some of her favorite credits include: Romeo and Juliet (Juliet) @ The African American Shakespeare Company (2015), That Big Voice Inside My Head (SJ) @ the New York Theatre Festival and Farewell to Blammerton (Valerie) @ The Chain One Act Festival. Atiana is very excited to be returning to The Chain and would like to thank her friends and her family for their loving support. 💜|  IG: @atianasko  

Dorothea Miller (Customer) 

Dorothea is a writer and actor based in NYC. She graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where she double majored in Drama and Dramatic Writing. Dorothea studied acting at the Meisner Studio and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.  Her favorite production she has worked on is “Lisa” by Dylan Guerra, directed by Laura Dupper. Her comedic television pilot, "Peak’d" was also selected as a semi-finalist for WeScreenPlay 2024 Screenwriting Lab and a quarterfinalist for The Script Lab’s 2024 Screenplay Contest. She recently finished production on her original play–which she produced, directed, and acted in– “That Big Voice Inside My Head,” premiering at the New York Theater Festival in June 2024.  dorotheamiller.com | IG: @dorothea_miller

Robert Cantillon (Playwright, Director)
Robert Cantillon is a playwright, theatremaker and musician from Southington, CT, living and working in New York. Selected past productions of his work include: Raw Sewage (Secret Theatre), Last Long Night In Hell (Teatro Latea), Gracious Host (Broke People Play Festival), and Midnight at the West Haven Train Station (SooP Theatre), and he is thrilled to return to The Chain, where he has previously staged Farewell to Blammerton and Push-Ups. His band, The Pocket 10s, performs his original songs, as well as rock covers, at venues around the city, with two singles released to date. Education: NYU Tisch School of the Arts (BFA, 2023). robertcantillon.com | IG: @robert_cantillon

Memoryville

Written and Directed by Philip Cioffari

Synopsis: Two men, former high school classmates, meet years later for a night of reckoning. This is a two-character play--a drama.

Playwright/Director--MEMORYVILLE

Philip Cioffari is the author of the novels: NIGHT AND ITS LONGINGS; IF ANYONE ASKS, SAY I DIED FROM THE HEARTBREAKING BLUES; THE BRONX KILL; JESUSVILLE; DARK ROAD, DEAD END; and CATHOLIC BOYS; and the short story collection, A HISTORY OF THINGS LOST OR BROKEN, which won the Tartt Fiction Prize, and the D. H. Lawrence award for fiction. His Indie feature film, which he wrote and directed, LOVE IN THE AGE OF DION, has won numerous awards, including Best Feature Film at the Long Island Int’l Film Expo, and Best Director at the NY Independent Film & Video Festival. He is a playwright member of the Actors Studio. He teaches fiction writing at the Gotham Writers Center in NYC.  www.philipcioffari.com

Actor (John Keller)

Supreet Mahanti is an actor based in New York. After performing frequently in school and college dramas, he pursued a career in advertising and has been active in filmmaking throughout his career. He reignited his passion for acting at HB Studio, New York, where he has been working since 2021. His acting credits include Our Day Will Come, an NYU student film and Only The Dead, a play based on D-Day. He hails from India.

Actor (Carl Berger)

Jerry Ferris - Recently appeared as Charley in “Mrs. Loman” at the Tank, Jason in “Second Hand Smoke” at the Black Box Theater Festival. Other credits include Frankie in the award winning Indie Film “Love in the Age of Dion” and NYC Police Officer in “America’s Most Wanted”.

Power 1996

by Rishi Chowdhary

Directed by Tyler Riley

Synopsis: Set in Miami, Florida in 1996, Cristina wants to be the 100th caller to win concert tickets from the local Power 96 radio station but runs into various connection issues that she has to navigate with her brother and mom.

Diana Buitrago (She/Her) (Cristina) is an actress from Miami, Florida. After her recent move to New York, she is so grateful to Tyler, Rishi, and the rest of the team for giving her the first opportunity to act in this beautiful city. She is excited to reprise her role as Cristina, and to show New York a little piece of back home. She would like to give gratitude to her ancestors for paving the way. And she would like to thank her friends, family, and partner for helping her continue on that path. @godblessbutts

John Lara (He/Him) (Armando), a Bronx native, began acting in 2021 with Open Hydrant Theater Company. He has starred in several musicals and one-act productions with the company, refining his skills along the way. John has appeared on national TV networks like NBC and CBS, featuring in shows such as “Law & Order: SVU” and “East New York.” He's thrilled to make his debut at The Chain Theater and collaborate with Tyler, Rashi, and the entire cast on “Power: 1996.” John credits Dominic Colon for directing him to Director Tyler Riley. Outside acting, he's a talented barber—reach out for a fresh cut! Find him on Instagram: @laracuts.

Nancy Katheryn Gomez (She/Her) (Mrs. Perez) is a Colombian-American Actress/Arts Educator based in Queens, New York. She aims to create art for systemic change and seeks to generate narratives to represent marginalized groups through storytelling. Her film credits include 'Closure', 'Alfonze' and 'More Than A Woman'. Nancy has co-directed the show titled Women/Mujer celebrating stories by Black and Latinx women. She has trained in theater at Talent Unlimited, Baruch College, the Meisner Technique at the Neighborhood Playhouse and is a Unit 52 member of INTAR Theatre. She is an Arts Educator at The Park Avenue Armory, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Theatre Development Fund.

Tyler Riley (He/Him) (Director) is a proud Jersey boy. He also serves as the artistic director of NYC-based Company of Fools, a not-for-profit theatre company. Past directing credits include Kingfish (NY Fringe, Award-winner), Gruesome Playground Injuries (Company of Fools), A Prophet’s Gamble (Noir Theatre), Blithe Spirit (Bridge Players Theatre Company). Tyler thanks Rishi, Diana, John, and Nancy for their time, talent, and trust. Find me on IG at @itstylerriley and CoF at @foolsco. 

Rishi Chowdhary (He/Him) (playwright) was born in Kenya, grew up in Miami, worked in New York and currently lives in North Carolina.  While in New York, he wrote his first short play Color Me Desi which was part of Despina’s Seven.11 productions in 2005 and 2009.  He enjoys weaving comedy, nostalgia and personal experiences into his writing.  Recently produced works include Eight One Eight Two, Gimme The Light and MAS-SCOTT.  Rishi is excited to be partnering once again with the Chain Theatre and thanks Tyler, Diana, John and Nancy for making this happen!

The Heat

Written by Andrew Donnelly-Yunga

Directed by Giovanna DiSanto

Synopsis: Toward the end of a hectic dinner shift, line cooks Martin and Dante take a smoke break in the alley behind the restaurant. What starts as a casual conversation becomes something more, and the two form a bond through their shared experiences in and out of the kitchen. 

Content Warnings: This play contains mature language and allusions to suicide. Viewer and reader discretion is advised.

Martin: Ethan Horbury 

Dante: Sam Sinnott

Andrew Donnelly-Yunga (Playwright): Andrew Donnnelly-Yunga is a playwright and dramaturg based in New York City. His short play The Heat won the top prize at the Ithaca College New Play Incubator in October 2023. He is honored to make his New York debut with Chain Theatre Company.

Giovanna DiSanto (Director): Giovanna DiSanto is thrilled to be returning to The Heat, after directing the piece at Ithaca College’s New Play Incubator 2023. Giovanna’s prior credits include: For A Barbarian Woman (Director, Hangar Theatre), The Wolves (Director, Brook Arts Center) and Black Beauty: The Classic Reimagined (Script Consultant, United We Dance International). She is a recent graduate of Ithaca College, receiving a dual degree in Theatre Studies and Integrated Marketing Communications. Giovanna is also an Associate Member of the SDC. Much love to Mom and Dad. 

Ethan AlexanderHorbury (Martin): Ethan is a local actor and singer who is thrilled to be bringing this piece to life! He was last seen as Tony in the Hangar Theatre’s production of “Billy Elliot” as well as The Rev Theatre Company’s “Evita”. Of course he wouldn’t be here without the constant support of his close family and friends to whom he is forever thankful for. 

Sam Sinnott (Dante): Sam Sinnott is an actor/dancer based in New York. He is an alum of James Madison University after which he trained with Slam Dancing Dance Studio in Barcelona. Sam is ecstatic to be a part of the Chain Theatre’s One Act Play Festival this year!! @samxsinnott // samsinnott.com

The New Year

Written and Directed by Max Rosenblum

Synopsis: On New Years Eve, a lonely girl meets a very famous actor, but struggles to reconcile fantasy with reality as their connection deepens.

Max Rosenblum - Playwright/Director

Max Rosenblum is a writer/director from the Bay Area, now based in NYC. Recently graduated from the Dramatic Writing dept. in NYUs Tisch School of the Arts, he has had work produced by WNYU radio and NYU's Broke People Play Festival, and read at London's Bush Theatre. In July, he directed a production of The Seagull with Foul Fiend Theatre Troupe. 

Thanks to Ari and Tori for bringing themselves to these characters, to Brandon Kiziloz for giving me a massive head start, and to all the other friends and collaborators who contributed to this piece -- including the ones I never met. 

Ari Richardson - May

Ari Richardson (she/her) is an emerging educator and stage manager hailing from Michigan. She’s working towards her Master’s in Educational Theatre at NYU, and is actually “sort of Jewish”.

Tori Oatway - Matt Smith

Tori Oatway is a full-time theatre artist and part-time barista hailing from North Florida and is so excited to be back as this character! They recently graduated and NYU Tisch majoring in drama and minoring in dance and business of technology. Recently they were in Max’s theatrical directorial debut The Seagull as Medvendenko, they choreographed Beauty and the Beast Jr with Children’s Musical Theatre, and stage managed/tech design for The Wolves with Ghostlight Theatre. Tori wants to thank Max, Ari, and Brandon for making a great team and for trusting her as an artist! 

Program #3 (3rd Floor)

Endless Space

Written by Mackenzie Robin Krestul

Directed by Harrison Campbell

Synopsis: Endless Space is an abstract work exploring the capacity of the mind, relationship to the self, and how we take on the role of creator. It is a minimalist production in the style of Richard Foreman’s Ontological-Hysteric Theater, and hones in on the tension that lives in emptiness and possibility.

SHADOW: Ray K. Soeun (he/they) is a proud, queer, first-generation Cambodian-American whose identity is married to their art.  They are passionate about new play development, movement theatre, and Shakespeare, and are driven by new and exciting ways to expose the human condition. | IG: @RayKSoeun | www.rayksoeun.com

SELF/PLAYWRIGHT: Mackenzie Robin Krestul (they/them) is an experienced actor, writer, and sound designer with a dedication to innovative storytelling. They could most recently be seen as Irene in Ibsen’s When We Dead Awaken at the American Theater of Actors, in their original work, The Goblin Woman, at The Rogue and Queerly Festivals, and in The Apple and the Earth at The Tank. They’re also the Founder and President of the nonprofit Code Read, an organization dedicated to providing new books to students in need. For more, visit mackenzierobinkrestul.com, @macrobin.k, and www.coderead.org.

DIRECTOR: Harrison Campbell is a writer, director, and actor originally from the suburbs of Acworth, GA. Some of his credits include Attachment (CreateWorks Theatre Festival), The Apple and the Earth (The Tank), Hamletmachine (Hofstra University), and The Voice of the Vagabond (Hofstra University). He dedicates his life and his work to his family and his partner.

The Coronation of Constance

Written and Directed by Taiwo Aloba

Synopsis: In the fictional African nation of Central Alkebulan, preparations for the grand coronation of the self-proclaimed Empress Constance are underway. However, the planning quickly becomes disastrous, with every grandeur attempt becoming a comical debacle. "The Coronation of Constance" critiques corruption and wastefulness in governance through satire and humor.

Hope Ihaza-Walker

Hope Ihaza-Walker is a NYC-based actor from Chicago who trained in the Meisner technique at the William Esper Studio. She holds the belief that art is essential to our shared human experience. She feels most alive when immersing herself in imaginary worlds and is grateful for the opportunity to follow her passion.

Ammunikee Gomez

Ammunikee Gomez is an actor with a rich Caribbean heritage. He started acting in 2008 when he wrote his first scene about the significant issues at his high school. This influenced the school to start a drama program that remains on its syllabus today. In 2012, his career took off when he entered a musical theatre camp, Operation Triple Threat (OTT). His credits include The Wiz, Once on This Island, Matilda The Musical, The Antelope Party, Julius Caesar, and many more. 

PLAYWRIGHT & DIRECTOR 

Taiwo Aloba 

Raised in Lagos, Taiwo Aloba is an award-winning multi-hyphenate artist and culturally committed dramatist based in New York. She is an alumna of Lagos State University, New York Film Academy, and Southern New Hampshire University. She writes plays on various subjects, frequently about cultural responsibility and the struggle between individual will and the common good. www.TaiwoAloba.com

Where the Socks Go

Written by Z.Quinn Reynolds

Synposis: CJ, a young unhoused trans person finds themselves lost in a shadowy pocket dimension filled with loose change, socks, trinkets, a corpse and an unstable madman named Buddy. According to Buddy, they've both been kidnapped by a monster called a Nisse, but this Nisse is nowhere to be found. It's just Buddy and CJ alone in the dark.

WHERE THE SOCKS GO BIOS

z.Quinn Reynolds [they/she] Writer/Director

Quinn is a writer, director, and songwriter living and working in Brooklyn. Their work is as fantastical and high octane as it is oppressive and bleak. Their recent projects include The SuperHero Night Series, Marooned, Blood Countess, and GRIND. You can also find them creating and performing music under the artist name “mamsir.”

Amy BG Bruhns [they/them] Actor,  CJ

Amy BG Bruhns is a Bay Area-born actor, playwright, director, and avid nerd. BG graduated from the BFA Acting program at Pace University this May. When they’re not performing you can find them buying new houseplants or playing Baldur’s Gate 3 for 10 hours straight. Thank you so much to everyone at Chain Theater and to everyone on the Where the Socks Go team! 

Website: www.amybgbruhns.com

Jesse Metz [he/him] Actor, Buddy

Jesse is a New York based actor, director, and all around creative. He was last seen on stage at The Players Theatre in spit&vigor’s production of A MAN AMONG YE. Jesse encourages everyone to be bold, be brave, and keep an open mind. Love to all but mostly to Toothless, his cat. 

Program #4 (3rd Floor)

Reflections from the Shallow End of the Dating Pool

Written and Performed by by Debbi Hobson

Synopsis: Refections from the Shallow End of the Dating Pool is what happens when a woman turns 50 and jumps into the murky waters of online dating only to find herself immersed knee deep in one ridiculous experience after another while eventually coming face to face with herself.

Debbi Hobson

Playwright and Performer

Debbi has spent the last 20+ years as a costume designer for theatre and film, and very happily so.  Then the world stopped in 2020 and she had too much free time, so she started writing again.  As she shared her writings with friends and colleagues she discovered that her experiences were not unique, they were in fact, universal.  Her career in theatre as a creative artist helped her to shape and build the world of the show, plus a little assist from Jane Austin. Debbi has always gravitated towards comedy, and while this show is funny, it is also the vulnerable story of a woman coming into her own in middle age and discovering not only how to date again, but who she is as a person.  

Shelby Pickelny - Stage Manager

Shelby is a stage manager, producer, and writer of theatre and television who believes art is a tool for empathy and social justice. Recent: STILL at the DR2 (2024). Television work includes development of I Am Shauna Rae (TLC, writer/Creative Producer) and all seven seasons of Drive By History, as well as Drive By History: Eats (Associate Producer). General Management work: 101 Productions Ltd., KGM Theatrical. Playwright and producer of Dead Babies (2021: Chain Theater), The Art of Peaking Too Soon (2021: La Teatro Latea), and out skirts (2023: Chain Theater). Thank you to Debbi & the wonderful team. @shelbspickles 

Paige Seber - Lighting Designer 

Paige Seber is a New York City based lighting designer for live performance. Credits include Titanique (Off-Broadway: Asylum NYC & The Daryl Roth), Is Anyone Alive Out There? (Minetta Lane), Blackbirding (WP- Pipeline Festival), What Else Is True (Egg & Spoon), Ready. Set. Play! (Virgin Voyages), The Consul (SF Conservatory of Music), Powerline Road (Theatre NOW), Cunnicularii (Good Apples Collective), The Slow Dance (59E59), and Swann: A Digital Opera Short (Catapult Opera), Inspired by True Events (OOTB Theatrics). United Scenic Artists 829. seberlighting.com

Jeanne Travis - Sound Designer

Jeanne Travis (Sound Designer) is a sound designer/composer/flutist for film and theater most known for her sci-fi designs: Mac Roger's The Honeycomb Trilogy, Jon Hohce's Galactic Girl in : Attack of the Starbarians and Nat Caslsidy's The Temple, or Lebensraum (2015 NYITA Outstanding Sound Design) Film: Kris The Cat (2022 LA Film Fest Finalist), White Knuckle (Front Wheel) Recent theater: The Sweet Spot (59E59) Echoes in the Garden (The Chain Theatre), The Magazine (Carnival Girls), Luft Gangster (The Sheen Center)

Time's Up

Written by Kenneth Keng

Directed by Giancarlo Abrahan

Synopsis: Time's Up is a short play about time and love and the many ways you’d die to have more of both.

Se Cheng desperately tries to make the most out of what little time he has left with Ihuoma, all the while dying to find out that he has all the time left in the world.

Playwright- Kenneth Keng

Kenneth Keng is a Filipino-Chinese playwright and performer who makes work about falling in love with a culture that is devouring their own. They are a 2023/24 Artist-In-Residence with the Performance Project at University Settlement, which staged their postcolonial Filipino space opera Brought Up. Their solo piece about their Chinese grandmother’s life in the Japanese occupation of Manila AMA is slated for staging at Brooklyn’s Target Margin Theater for the 2025 Exponential Festival. They were selected as a Finalist at The Civilians/Princeton’s Next Forever Initiative 2024 for Harmonic Tremors, a documentary play about Philippine civil society’s response to the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption, co-written with Guelan Luarca. Other plays they’ve written and subsequently staged include one with giant robots (Going Up), one with giant swords (Wake Up) and another with a giant hawk (Time’s Up), because subtext is for cowards and titles are hard. Website: kennethkeng.com

Director- Giancarlo Abrahan

Giancarlo Abrahan is a Filipino director, writer, producer, translator, performer & educator. He recently directed Mr. Serapio’s Trial by Paul Dumol and Barbies, Bodies, Bondage by Zandra Paxton at HERE Arts Center in New York; Mad Child’s Far Away by Caryl Churchill in the Philippines. Dagitab (Sparks), his debut feature, was awarded Best Director & Best Screenplay at Cinemalaya, hailed Best First Feature by the Young Critics Circle, and listed Best Film & Best Screenplay by Pinoy Rebyu in its annual poll of Filipino film reviewers in 2014.  Paki (Please Care), his second film, won Best Film, Best Director & Best Screenplay at Cinema One Originals 2017. He directed & produced Sila-sila (The Same People), which won Best Film,

Best Screenplay & Audience Award at Cinema One Originals 2019. He is currently a lecturer at the University of the Philippines Film Institute. Website: giancarloabrahan.com

Stage Manager & Sound Designer- Goran Popovic 

Goran Popovich is a versatile NYC-based actor/dancer/singer/painter/director with extensive experience in Europe and New York both on stage and in film. As a creator and visionary, his latest projects include the roles of the Artistic Director and Producer for visual narratives "Separation Means Collision," “Amor Fati”, AD for “Sunset-short film” art director for "Threnody short film", choreographer for "Brought up play", actor for "Dracula's Abby", actor in “Storme”, actor in “Infernal the Musical”,  Sound Designer/ Stage Manager for “Time’s Up -Play”

As a multifaceted artist, Goran integrates his background as an actor, dancer, singer, and a painter in trying to create a layered narrative that might resonate for the viewer. Goran’s previous and current work involves development of true personal experience and exploring it through theater and film projects. His directing credits include “The Lion King- musical”, adaptation of “Chicago-the Musical”, “In Search for a Princess- Musical”, “The Bald Soprano- play”, “Woman-The Bomb- play”, to name a few. 

His work thus far, both in the field of culture has won him awards such as “Shubert Foundation Full-Bright Scholarship”, granted by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, “The most successful cultural individual”, “Best Comedy Actor” by The National Theatre Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina,”King of Waacking” at the International Modern Dance Competition in Bosnia and Herzegovina to mention a few. Goran Popovich is inviting viewers to contemplate the impact of genuine, unfiltered expression.

Lighting Designer- Zee Hanna

Zee Hanna is a light designer and performer originally from Florida and currently working in Brooklyn. As a light designer, she aims to turn the atmospheric qualities of light into their own breathing character in support of and conversation with the rest of any performance. As a performer, her work explores grief and the countless living ghosts of our everyday lives, and she believes the best theatre has some combination of love, a haunting, and a blood ritual. She encourages her audience to join her in experiencing these aspects of her performances, to ask themselves what roles they play in the silent griefs of those around them in the hopes that we may all come closer together. Zee holds an MFA in theatre and performance from Sarah Lawrence College, and has light designed and performed at the Kraine Theater and The Tank. Website: zeehannald.com

Actor (Primitivo)- Patrick Elizalde

Patrick is an actor, singer, and mover based in New York City. Having discovered his love for acting in college, much of his early life was dedicated to music and martial arts–so much so that his Saturdays consisted of a morning of taekwondo training followed by an afternoon of violin lessons and orchestra rehearsals. While his violin career had ended by high school, he continued to foster his love for music through a brief stint studying alto sax and then voice, which continues to this day. He holds a first dan Kukkiwon-certified (internationally recognized) black belt in taekwondo and is a former youth national champion in sparring, and is passionate about comprehensive healthcare (ask him about it!)

Patrick holds a BA in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies from Brown University, where he graduated with honors after writing his undergraduate thesis on Filipino political theatre made under the Marcos Regime of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Since graduating in 2021, he’s worked on productions with Leviathan Lab, Columbia University, UC San Diego, Plaza Broadway Long Island, Bristol Valley Theatre, Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, and Frigid NYC. Website: patrickelizalde.com

Actor (Myrna)- Leyla DeMolina

Leyla DeMolina is a Brooklyn-based actor and creator originally from Queens, NY. In 2019, she graduated from Brown University with Honors, receiving a B.A. in Theater Arts and Performance Studies as well as English. 

Leyla has trained in Shakespeare, Viewpoints Technique, Alexander Technique, Voice and Speech, and Contemporary Dance. She studied Directing for five months at Dublin’s Trinity College. She has split her time between many film and theater projects. Most recently she performed in an outdoor immersive performance called Off the Trail for Squeak and Squawk at the Stamford Nature Center with Stage Partners and a devised collaborative theater piece with the Underground Skills Exchange's SpeakART program surrounding making home, making space, and slowing down in NYC which premiered May of 2022.

Leyla writes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Forever excited about new storytelling forms, she created and co-wrote the fictional, magical audio adventure Whisper Bits about mothers, archives, and prophecy. Leyla has also served on a combination Shakespeare and site-specific theater board (two things she loves a lot) and as the Literary Chair of the Brown Theater Department’s Sock & Buskin producing board. Website: leylademolina.com

Actor (Death)/Puppeteer- Julia VanTrees Cowitt

Julia VanTrees Cowitt is a multidisciplinary artist: a writer, actor, director, puppeteer, and theatre educator. She earned her BA in Anthropology at SUNY Purchase and her MFA in Theatre at Sarah Lawrence College. In her free time, she loves to read, crochet, and hang out at her community theater, Arc Stages. Originally from Los Angeles, Julia currently resides in New York. She wears her heart on her sleeve and her socks inside out. Website: juliacowitt.com

Two Weddings

Written and Directed by Mark Melton

Laney must choose between two events on the same day: attend the wedding of her childhood best friend, or stop the wedding of the love of her life.

Tobey Archibald (Costume Designer) is a graduate from the Fashion Design program at FIT and has spent the last year working in the fashion industry in bespoke design and development. With a strong interest in costume, he is super excited to be working with Mark on this production! Instagram: @tobeyarchibald

Annie Holstein (Mickey) is a New York City-based performer originally from the suburbs of Chicago (Her mother is going to be upset that she said originally). She recently graduated & received a BFA in Theater Performance! Favorite credits include Horse Girls (Margaret), Little Women (Laurie), and The Yellow Boat (Benjamin). “Special thanks to Mark & my super awesome family- you guys rock!” annieholstein.com

Jordan McLaughlin (Casting Director) )recently graduated from Hofstra University with a degree BFA in Drama Performance, and she is now based in New York pursuing casting. She would like to thank Mark for giving her awesome opportunities like this!

Mark Melton (Playwright, Director) is a New-York based writer and director from Illinois. Coming from a Chicago comedy background, Mark is thrilled to be back in New York at the Chain One Act Festival after writing and directing the play Rocket in 2023’s lineup. He has also written, directed, and produced three sketch comedy variety specials, Take Me Out (To The Ball Game, Of Course), Rides, Rides, Rides!, and Oops, All ‘Tisements! and worked as a Production Assistant for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Thank you so much to our Two Weddings team here, the gracious Chain Theater, Coast to Coast, Paul Zimmerman, Tacoma FD, Spencer Giles, Drew Howard, and Geoffrey Tarson!

Allison Sass (Laney) Now a Manhattan-based performer and creator, Allison Sass was raised in the Chicago suburbs, got her BA in Theatre Arts and Cinema from the University of Iowa, and gravitates toward theatre that makes you think, art made by and/or about women, and (almost) all forms of improv. Select credits include An Unnecessary Stain on Silence (Abicus), A Sketch of New York (Host, Ensemble), The Happening: Nolita Nexus (White Rabbit Guide), Logic Before Authority (Lowly, Mr. Dawn), Ugly Lies the Bone (Jess), The Children's Hour (Martha Dobie). Love to Mom and Taylor. allisonLsass.com

Jessica Wimmenauer (Isla) is an NYC-based actress and recent Hofstra University graduate. She is excited to work with Mark again after previous involvement in Rides Rides Rides, Oops! All ‘Tisements, and Rocket. Jessica would like to thank her two sisters and their weddings for giving her a point of reference for this show!

Program # 5 (3rd Floor)

Bound By Love

Written by Niveka Hobaichan

Directed by Sasha Sobolevsky

Synopsis: A bouncer has a rough night at a queer bar that's been a second home to them. Once the chaos settles, a nurse who shares a history with the place patches them up, forming a bond that lasts until the bitter end.

Sasha Sobolevsky (she/her) (Director) 

Sasha Sobolevsky is thrilled to direct “Bound by Love” for the Chain Theatre’s One Act Festival. This marks her second directorial endeavor, following her work on Niveka Hobaichan’s “Falling.” Originally from Los Angeles, Sasha now resides in Queens, NY, where she pursues acting, directing, and comedy. Follow her journey via @sasha.is.funny.

Zynthia Cartanega (they/them) (Marilyn) 

Zynthia is currently a full-time student at Kingsborough Community College majoring in theatre and performing arts. Working on achieving their associates in science degree with just the fall 2024 semester left. With some performances under their belt, they are striving to become a professional voice actor in their career. Instagram: @z.c.performances

Niveka Hobaichan (they/she) (Writer/Miles)

Niveka is thrilled to be working with Zynthia and Sasha on this piece in another Chain Theatre Play Festival. They want to dedicate their performance to their brother and their grandmother. Protect Queer Kids. IG @caramelmessiah 

Coming Out On A Limb

Written and Directed by Nicholas Hart

Synopsis: Eric comes out to his parents Bob and Karen - sort of.

Nicholas Hart is delighted that his play Coming Out On A Limb was selected for the Chain Theatre's One Act Festival. Earlier this year, his play Remember Us was included in Winterlight Production's show - Trade offs. Nick also writes screenplays and is hoping, if all goes well, to get one of them produced independently later this year.

Philip Gagliano is thrilled to be taking part in Chain Theatre's One Act Festival. During this past year, Phil has appeared in Chekov's The Cherry Orchard and Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath in Staten Island. He will also be performing at this years Equity Library Theater Summer Play Festival in Stephen Joseph Olson's An Imperfect Storm.

Nathalie Schmidt is a French actress based in New York. Her most recent works include James DeMonnaco's The Home and Cameron Bassert's UN Tribes web series. She's an actress, writer and director in the indie series I Do.

Nicholas Kemelmacher got his start doing stand up comedy and has since done plenty of off Broadway shows, a commercial, a few short films coming up, as well as a musical comedy. Nicholas would like to thank his parents for his - immaculate conception.

The Patron Saint of Elysium

Written and Directed by Karina Verna

Synopsis: Ember is the keeper of Elysium, a queer dive bar in New York City that, despite it being a hole in the wall, is larger than life. As they welcome wanderers and tends to the problems of patrons new and old, how much can Ember give to hold up Elysium for others until there is nothing left to give?

Celeste Abramowitz: (Anna)

Celeste Latorre Abramowitz is a Puerto Rican Actress/Costume Designer/Rollerskater who graduated Queensborough Community College with an A.A and now finished with a B.A at City College. In 2019 she was nominated for an Irene Ryan at The Kennedy Center American College Theater festival. She has also starred in many other plays and musicals like Neighborhood 3 Requisition of Doom, Runaways, Far away, The Taming!!!, Bat Boy, Two Gentlemen of Verona and many more. She is looking to further her career and take it to Broadway and film!

Celeste is grateful and thankful to Karina and the cast for giving her this opportunity to keep her craft growing and to be back on stage.

Gabby Badowski: (Jax)

Gabby has reignited their love of acting and is excited to continue their journey on stage at the Chain Theatre with the incredible cast of The Patron Saint of Elysium. She currently trains at the T. Schreiber Studio under the instruction of Tommy Buck and has recently starred in She's, They's, & Plays: A Short Play Theatre Festival. In her spare time she enjoys cooking with her wife, taking care of Archie the cavapoo, and working on her screenplay. 

Mackenzie Beale: (Lily) 

Mackenzie Beale (she/her) is a Texas native who graduated from AMDA is and finishing her studies at the New School. After taking a break from the acting world she is excited to get back on stage. She wants to thank her family and friends who continue to support her in all her endeavors. You can find her as a co-host on the up and coming podcast Neurospicy, streaming on Apple and Spotify! 

Atom Fellows: (Raya)

Atom Fellows (They/Them) is an actor/singer/filmmaker and creator of the YouTube shows “The Anarchy Funhouse” and “It’s Late Nite with Angela Fae!,” who grew up acting in the Baltimore musical theater world then moved to NYC with dreams of rock stardom then, after a brief at SNL (as a scenic carpenter) and a few years as recording studio owner, fell back into filmmaking during the lockdown and now has come full circle as they return to their first love…acting.

Alexander Henry: (Penny)

Alexander Henry (Alex) is a recent City College alumni. With their time there, two notable roles they have played have been a Fabulous fairy in Chan Harris's rendition of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream and most recently Daisy Duarte’s rendition of Sloppy First as Brandi. Now they are delighted to be a part of Karina Verna's The Patron Saint Of Elysium to bring the character Penny to life. Alex aspires to be on stage and show their true colors with full confidence and making others feel their love and emotions through their performances. Outside of Acting, a hobby that they do is k-pop dance cover videos and a goal of theirs is to make a name for themselves on stage and film and music in as many things as possible and always doing it with a smile and they're full true self forward.

Gyandro Marselia: (Leon)

Gyandro, also known as Gyo, is a Creative Fool from the beautiful Caribbean Island of Curaçao.

He is very grateful and excited for his NYC stage-debut as a faithful patron of Elysium. May this be yet another chapter in his artistic career, soaring like a Leon indeed.

Matty Scott: (Ryan)

Matty Scott is a comedic actor, writer, and virgo rising, who also loves to dabble in the drama. He co-created, co-writes and co-stars in the WebFest selection Garbage People with Season Two premiering on Bust, as well as Cooking with Messy Bitches produced by Rizzle Studios. Matty graduated from Dartmouth College and you can see them in the upcoming short film, “Can’t Change The Tides,” and the second season of Netflix’s, “Survival of the Thickest.”

Bennie Trela: (Ember)

Bennie Trela (she/they) is a New York-based actor, singer, and mover with a passion for new works and messy stories. She’s an incoming student in Brooklyn College’s MFA program, studies voice with Jared Trudeau, and dances at the Broadway Dance Center. Bennie’s recent work includes surviving MFA audition season, American Idiot at bkONE, No Entrance at the Neurodivergent New Play Series, and Rising and Gliding Out at Open Hydrant.

 A special thanks to Karina, Vee, and the cast for being a joy to work with; strawberry, pineapple, and coconut smoothies for keeping Bennie nourished; and to you for supporting theatre. You’re lovely. Instagram: @bennie.trela Website: bennietrela.com

Veronica Hitchen: (Stage Manager)

Veronica Hitchen (she/her) is still new to the world of producing a show, though she has always been a fan of theatre. She is grateful to long time friend Karina Verna for inviting her into this space and trusting her to be the stage manager of this wonderful show. She has previously worked on My Body, My Health, My Choice (props and set designer) and Our Lady of 121st Street (props). Thank you to the patrons of Elysium. Cheers!

Karina Verna: (Playwright/Director)

Karina Verna (she/her) is an actor, director and now writer born and raised in New York City. She is honored to be making her playwright debut with The Patron Saint of Elysium, a project that started as a final for her college playwriting class that she cannot believe now gets to be fully realized on stage. 

Her recent directing credits include My Body, My Health, My Choice for New York Theater Festival, Rising & Gliding Out and Put Asunder, both for the Open Hydrant Short Play Festival.

She would like to extend her endless gratitude to this phenomenal cast for sharing their talents and bringing so much joy to this process, to Vee for being her partner in crime since high school and keeping Elysium run on a tight ship, and to the Chain for creating a space where new theater can thrive. 

And a special thank you to all the Embers who keep our safe spaces standing, ensuring that, when the outside world feels bleak, all patrons have an Elysium of their own. 

Transcendence Airways

Written by Clay Baker-Lerner

Directed by B Carty

Synopsis: On a flight home from college, Turner, grieving a recent heartbreak, meets Page, an eccentric fellow traveler, fascinated by Turner's sorrow. As the pair discuss what it means to love and be loved as two transgender people in cishet society, the plane suddenly begins to nosedive. Page refuses to abandon the plane, leaving Turner to decide if they will jump out to resume their life of heartbreak, or go down with Page to what will most certainly be their death. Transcendence Airways asks the question: What if all trans people go to heaven?

B Carty (Director / Sound Designer / Turner) ​​(They/Them) is a current Artistic Associate at Hamlet Isn’t Dead and recent graduate of Pace University receiving a BA in Directing from the International Performance Ensemble. B has made a passion out of playing pretend as a radically queer artist. Their work centers on exploring the everyday states of being that become grotesque and the necessity to choose empathy even in brutality. As a human, they believe it is their duty to exist with blistering vulnerability in order to earnestly invite curiosity and play into every room they’re fortunate enough to occupy. B Carty makes theater for the hungry, the horny, and the habitual - with the firm belief that the latter simply needs a reminder. Stay in touch with them on instagram @b.carty23, they’re always happy to chat ;) 

Clay Baker-Lerner (Playwright / Co-Director)

(They/Them) Born in Boston, MA, based in New York City. In May 2024, Clay received their BFA in Dramatic Arts with a Concentration in Playwrighting from The New School College of Performing Arts School of Drama. I wrote this play as a love letter to my fellow lonely transsexuals. Near the end of my freshman year of college, I found myself overflowing with love for someone who chose not to carry that burden with me. Without anywhere else to put that love, I poured it into this play. I dreamt of going somewhere I could unclench my jaw for once, and asked myself the question: What if all trans people go to heaven? Thank you to B for undertaking this project, and thank you to the whole cast for bringing my words to life. Instagram: @clay.bl

Pearle Shannon (Page)

(He/She/They) is a NYC and East Coast-based actor, pet sitter, and musician. Currently represented in Theatre/Musical Theatre by FireStarter Entertainment. They feel so honored to work with this incredible team of creatives. Recently appearing in I’m Going To Eat You Alive (The Tank) and Reconnected (Kitchen Sink Production Company). Check him out in Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death “Devil In Disguise” (Season 4, Episode 5) or the Pilot episode of Mann Overboard by Jacob Jacobson and Neal Learner. Keep updated on their upcoming work on her website www.pearleshannon.com , and Instagram @officialpearle.shannon. Thank you to my family, friends, and creative community for all of it. 

Kate Jergensen (Flight Attendant) 

is a New York-based actor with a BFA in Acting from Ball State University. New York stage credits include Lunch 2 Go (Patricia) at the Producers Club, Trouble in Mind (Judy) at EastLine Theatre, and The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Lucetta) at American Theatre of Actors. Kate would like to thank B for this opportunity and her family for their unwavering love and support. www.katejergensen.com Instagram: @katejergensen

Program #6 (3rd Floor)

Imaginary Friends

Written by Directed by Ana Marie Tobin

Synopsis: Imaginary Friends is a coming-of-age story, following loner Ada and her tempestuous relationship with her best (and imaginary) friend Barry. The invisible link that ties them is both a blessing and a curse as Ada 'outgrows' him and becomes an adult who can't (or won't) let go of her childish dreams.

Anna Marie Tobin (Director/Playwright) is a Directing and Film student at Pace University, specializing in devised theatre. Last month, their ensemble devised piece The Book, or Dear Reader made its U.S. debut at the New York Theatre Festival, earning the awards “Best Production,” “Most Creative Production,” “Best Choreography,” and “Best Director”. At Pace they Assistant Directed the mainstage production Small Mouth Sounds and devised another ensemble piece The Love Pill Trials. AMT has been writing and revising Imaginary Friends for over a year and half and they are so grateful to Chain Theatre for giving them the space and resources to put it up! Instagram: @official.amt

Jayden Acosta-Heller they/he (Barry) is a recent graduate from Marymount Manhattan College and is ecstatic to get back onto the stage. Represented by Firestarter Entertainment. Previous credits include JD (Heathers), Jeff (title of show), Hapgood (Anyone Can Whistle), Nathan (Guys and Dolls), and Sky (Mamma Mia). IG: @jaydenheller01

Zoe Gillikin she/her (Ada) is thrilled to be in this inaugural production of Imaginary Friends. Her previous credits include The Last Five Years (Cathy), Ordinary Days (Deb), Dogfight (Rose), A New Brain (Rhoda), and Cabaret (Fritzie). She would like to thank AMT and Jayden for their hard work and dedication as well as her wife—Rowan, their dog—Pongo, her friends, and family for their continual support. IG: @zgillikin!

The Secret Life of Lizards

Written by Fernando Buzhar Segall

Directed by Ares Harper

Synopsis: Doug the lizardman wants to enjoy his day off, but some of his coworkers have different plans.

Fernando Buzhar Segall (playwright) Fernando is a Brazilian writer based in NYC. As a screenwriter he has two features in development including “Wrong Place, Wrong Time” with renowned Brazilian director/showrunner Pedro Morelli attached to direct. He has also developed TV projects for HBO Latin Amer ica and Netflix Brazil in the past. Full length plays include: Saudades (American Stages, LPAC, NYC City Artist Corps, BricLab, Brooklyn Arts Fund, Waterworks, world premiere at JACK summer of 2023), The Devil and The Candlemaker (VTC, semifinalist Terrance McNally Play incubator, finalist at “Playwright’s First 2023”). Short plays have been performed at over a dozen theatres across NY, Illinois, Texas, Florida and Kansas. Fernando is also the official translator of Lynn Nottage and Itamar Moses’ works to Portuguese. BFA NYU, MFA Columbia.

Ares Harper (director) (They/Them) is a Director/Theatre-Maker from Columbus, OH. Their work explores the process of “meaning-making” in both artistic and cultural ecosystems, as they believe theatre to be their classroom, playground, and laboratory. Ares is a founding member of Imperium Theatre Company: “a collective of trouble-makers exploring the depths of artistic merit through our dedication to cultural education, civic engagement, and social change.”

Sam Grocock (Stage Manager) Sam is a Manhattan based stage manager and 2nd year MFA candidate at Columbia University. Originally from Granger, IN, she graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Film, Television, and Theatre and a minor in Korean in 2023. Since moving to New York City, she has furthered her passion for stage management and storytelling. She is grateful for the opportunity to work on this production with creative and inspiring collaborators.

Isabela Tilli (Clown 1) Isabela Tilli is a Brazilian actress, based in New York, currently attending the last semester of Atlantic Acting School. She has dedicated her artistic life to studying and researching the aesthetics of Pop Theater and ViewPoints alongside her theater company BenvindaCia, where she has starred in numerous plays in its 8 years of existence. Graduated from Superior School of Arts Celia Helena, she was an active part of the Brazilian theater scene with plays throughout the State of Sao Paulo, short films and advertising campaigns. She has social theater as her basis and principles, so she’s participated in many projects taking plays and theater workshops to underdeveloped places. Isabela’s also a very passionate teacher who has been teaching theater for kids and teenagers in several schools throughout her career. 

Jack Russel (Clown 2) Jack Russell is a New York based actor from Montgomery, Texas! His selected regional credits include, The Play That Goes Wrong as Johnathan/Charles Haversham (Northern Stage), Spring Awakening as Otto (Northern Stage), and Monty Python’s Spamalot as Sir Bedevere and others (Northern Stage). His selected New York credits include, When The Rain Stops Falling as Joe Ryan (Lenfest Center of the Arts) God’s Favorite as Joseph and others (New York Theatre Festival), and Safe Hands: An Original Musical as Roy/Dr.Koch (SheNYC Festival). Jack is a  graduate of the University of Evansville where he received his BFA in Performance. Yes, like the dog.

David Liskow (Doug) David Najam Liskow (Baptise) is from Ypsilanti, Michigan. He has recently graduated with a B.A. in Theatre Arts Cum Laude from Eastern Michigan University and is a current student at the Atlantic Acting School Full-time Conservatory. David’s stage roles include Cameron in Just Normal (AAS C2 One Act Festival), Jim Fingal in Lifespan of a Fact (OpenBook Theatre), Cliff Bradshaw in Cabaret (EMU Theatre), Mr. Connel in Northstar (EMU Theatre), The Messenger in Silent Cinderella (Black and Brown Theatre). David’s filmed/streamed productions include Sir Willam Catsby in Richard the Third (EMU Theatre),Flock of Seagulls in Detroit the Musical the Movie (Planet Ant), and Drew in Graven Images (Theatre NOVA). David also wrote THE STICKER COLLECTION for EMU’s 2021 Virtual One Act Festival and Assistant Directed EMU’s filmed musical cabaret IN MY SHOES(unreleased).

The Sidekick Support Group

Written by Joseph Mann

Synopsis: A group of sidekicks voice their grievances together and discuss the possibility of no longer being sidekicks. But who are they if they're not kicking someone's side?

Lolita Joy (Actor) is a Brooklyn based multi-disciplinary performance artist. IG: @itslolitajoy

Joseph Mann (Writer, Director, Actor) is a New York based artist and graduate of The Stella Adler Conservatory. He moved to New York when he was 18 to pursue a career in the performing arts after Tom Holland stole the role of Spider-Man from him. Even after Joseph sent Marvel a strongly worded letter they still didn’t listen. He debuted in his first feature film as the lead, Charlie, in the Lifetime movie In Bed With A Killer. IG: @josephklinemann

Jordan Shykind (she/her/hers) is excited to make her Chain Theatre debut! She has most recently been seen in Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Everybody. She is a recent graduate with a BFA from The University of Oklahoma. IG: @jordanshykind

Theodosia Arcidiacono is delighted to be joining such a wonderful cast in Chain Theater debut! A New York based actor and producer, she graduated from NYU with a BFA in Drama through the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Select credits include: Joanne in Company (Nex Gen), Frannie in Taboo (New York Theater Festival), Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods (Nex Gen), Hailey in Daylight (Best Intentions), Fräulein Schneider in Cabaret (Nex Gen), Jaqueline Cochran in Censored on Final Approach (Stella Adler), and Capulet in Romeo and Juliet (Stella Adler). IG: @teddyxx97

Program # 7 (3rd Floor)

Front & Back

Written and Directed by Philip C. Hall

Synopsis: Two incarcerated men, one "Dear John" letter, and what it means to turn the page. ”Front & Back" is a comical and bitter exploration of desperation. Set at Sing Sing, kitchen workers, Jay, 34, and Vernon, 28, examine their marriages, via a lengthy, perfume scented pink letter. Can the shape of the L in the word love signify hope? Does a letter’s scent and length hold the promise of commitment? “Front & Back” considers the usefulness of illusions in our lives.

DANTE JAYCE (Jay): Favorite NYC Theatre roles include the lead, titular character in The Minotaur (American Theatre of Actors/Sargent Theatre), Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. in Little Shop of Horrors (EPIC Players/Sheen Center), Burp in the NYC premiere of The Perfection of the Donut (The Tank), and Tybalt/fight choreographer in Romeo & Juliet (EPIC/ART NY). Dante is a pro wrestling champion on the independent circuit, lead singer of two rock bands, and has acted in films and TV shows such as Shattered, JonTron, and The Raging Elephant. He’s received over a dozen awards over the course of his acting career for various specialties such as voice-overs, improv, Off-Broadway performances, and teaching neurodiverse students. He thanks Melissa, Momma, his friends and everyone involved in creating Front and Back! Subscribe on YouTube and follow on social media (@DanteJayce).

CAMERON WALKER (Vernon): is a singer and actor from Chicago, IL. He has appeared in productions with the Redhouse Arts Center, including Beauty and the Beast (Maurice), Wizard of Oz (Uncle Henry) and Bring It On (Cameron), Thanasis Theatre Company in Fugitive Songs (Joshua), as well as EPIC Players in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive’s Dad), the original play Sprawl, written by Michael Ronca, and Broadway Bods in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie). When not performing, Cameron is a mentor for EPIC Players, a nonprofit neuro-inclusive theatre company.

PHILIP C. HALL (writer, director): joined Rehabilitation Through the Arts in 1996, a program in New York State that utilizes the transformative powers of art to build critical life skills that support the growth of incarcerated individuals. His dramatic writings have been used to support the rehabilitative efforts of incarcerated persons in New York and other states.

Lorca's Last Night

Written by Charles Krezell

Directed by Riki Colon Music by Leonid Galaganov

Synopsis: 1936, Frederico Garcia Lorca, world famous playwright, is arrested by La Guardia de Civil in Franco's Fascist Spain. He shares a cell with three other men, teacher an dtwo matadors. They are waiting for the morning to come. Lorca devises a theater piece to lift their spirits.

Performed by Leonid Galaganov, Rocco George, Jhonatan Zapata Garcia,  David De Merineye and Jack Ludkey. Guitar by John King, Lighting Design by Xotchil Musser

1936, Lorca is arrested by La Guardia de Civil in fascist Spain. He is waiting for the morning to come.  

Riki Colon (Director) is a Lower East Side icon, performer, writer and supporter for many artists. creative director and cofounder of Howl arts festival . Writer /director of Thats My Son Miguel Pinero , Dancing In The Streets  and Cafe with Tata

Leonid Galaganov (Lorca, Music) is a NYC-based composer, improviser and multi-instrumentalist from Estonia. Shaped by an eclectic background in jazz, classical, world and spiritual music, his work feeds on a broad range of both traditional and experimental influences. Leonid has toured in Europe and the US, played on 20 record releases, and received commissions from the American Modern Ensemble, Cassatt String Quartet and Ensemble Mise-En. A frequent multi-disciplinary collaborator, his role has expanded into acting with Lorca’a last night.

 David De Merineye (Francisco)
Born and raised in Queens where he still resides, with his head in the clouds and his eyes looking to what is beyond the stars- David is an NYC-based actor who yearns for new stories to tell. As what happens on stage or on screen has always been synonymous with ritual and magic, David has dedicated his love and life to knowing and learning every spell.

Rocco George (Dióscoro) is a unique character actor, puppet maker, and puppeteer who starred in numerous horror, comedy, and experimental films. Rocco is best known for playing “Coach Rocco” on THE ELLIE SPARKLES SHOW on YouTube. For more information visit www.roccogeorge.com

Jhonatan Zapata,(Joaquín) actor and dancer from Cali, Colombia. Taught by mentors like América barrera, Alfonso Ortiz, Bernardo García, Clark Middleton, Alejandro Aguilar, Catherine French or Juan Pablo Felix. He studied at “Más Latinos, the academy” in New York City. Among his most recent projects we can find “Esto se puso color hormiga”, directed by Jorge Pérez (2020), or the short film “Russian Rulette”, one of the winners of the Latino Film Market, directed by Catherine French and produced by Yennifer Cordoba and John Rengifo. In 2022, he took part in the improvising shows “Improshot” and “Latinos Night Live” under Fabián Valbuena’s guidance. He took part in “Diles que no me maten”, directed by Germán Jaramillo (2023), as well as the short film “Renacer”. He was recently awarded as Best New actor after his role on “Perdona bonita pero Lucas me quería a mí”, by Félix sabroso in New York City.

Jack Ludkey (Guard) is from Wisconsin

John King is a composer/guitarist who’s been working as a freelance experimental musician for many years. He’s worked with La Mama, CultureHub, Merce Cunningham Dance Company and Ballets de Monte Carlo, among others. He has written more than 130 string quartets in his series Free Palestine.

Xotchil Musser” Lighting Design (they/she) is a multi-skilled human who enjoys designing for theatre, dance, installations, architectural, and other forms of visual + interactive art. As a child, they lived on an island south of Miami; now they live in NYC where they examine the exploration of how lighting can be applied to community health and healing. They are curious as to how lighting can be used in mental health practices and how theatrical and architectural mediums can stimulate conversation and wellness in society.

Charles Krezell(Playwright) is the founder of LUNGS, (Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens) a grassroots organization of 50 community  gardens on, the Lower East Side and the East Village. He is very happy to be able to work with this talented troop of artists. His theater work has been performed at the BACA Dowtown; and the Greenwich St Theater and LUNGS Theater Festival. He collaborated with William Mesnik on “Anais Nin, Songs of Sin” performed at Nadine’s and the West Bank Cafe. Krezell has made numerous documentaries, many focusing on the Presidential change of power in this country. Much of his work can be found on vimeo.com

Ophelia Underwater

Written by Madison Mayer

Directed by Tonya Goltsev

Synopsis: Hamlet’s life ends in visible tragedy. Ophelia’s ending is tucked between the pages, crudely referenced by the men who dig her grave. And yet… what if when Ophelia went into the river, she didn’t die, but in fact, was born again? And this time… As a mermaid? OPHELIA UNDERWATER follows O into a river of her own tears, where she meets with an almighty mermaid who promises to give O her tail and thus a new start, but it will come at a cost. When she’s confronted with her past, O panics and looks for a way out that still carries her to the happy ending she is determined to have. Can a character known for her despair find joy and thrive in fantasy? Can anyone really transform? Is there any better friend than a rock formed from the salt of your own tears? O is intent to find out, and to do so with a smile.

Lucas Castro (MERMAID/TAIL TEACHER): Lucas is a director, performer, and visual artist.  He graduated from NYU in 2020.  He is thrilled to be performing in this hilarious and exciting new play with his good friends.

Tonya Goltsev (DIRECTOR): Tonya Goltsev is a visual artist and theatre-maker from California. They studied at the Experimental Theatre Wing at NYU. They love teaching theatre and catching waves at the beach. Tonya has a tattoo of a mermaid on her calf so this piece is super relevant.

Nile Harris (DRAMATURG): Nile Harris is a New York Based Artist. Congratulations to the Ophelia underwater team!

Emory Kemph (ROCK): Emory Kemph (she/her) is an actor, writer, and improviser just living it up in this Big Bad Apple. Most recently, she has been teaching devised theater in Brooklyn, trying the Pomodoro technique, and performing with her indie improv team, Personality Hires. In September she will be in a horror movie, and then she will try to be in another one, as actors do. If you have leads on scream queen opportunities, she will be around after the show. She wants to thank Madison for writing silly freaky kooky characters that are fun to play and then going the extra mile and asking her to play one. emorykemph.com

Madison Mayer (O/PLAYWRIGHT): Madison (she/her) is a creator and collaborator based in New York City. Recently, she has performed with the Million Underscores in Brooklyn and toured the UK with M&M Productions. She also performs stand-up when she feels brave. Madison is truly madly deeply in love with her friends and is endlessly grateful to everyone in this show for playing mermaids with her. 

Unrepentant

Written and Directed by Joseph Sexton

Synopsis: Oliver Socket is a real speed demon who fantasizes that he is a race car driver. He is currently serving a minimum of 20 years for a reckless driving incident that killed two children. Today is his first attempt at parole. He sits center stage in an ill-fitting shirt and tie that he got from the prison charity and tells his story. He grew up loving competition especially racing but as he got older he found it difficult to break into the field so he took his driving to the streets. Street racing has its own additional risks and he hits some children on bikes resulting in his current incarceration.

Craig Anderson - (Oliver Socket) - Craig is pleased to be in his third performance for the Chain with Joseph after previously appearing in his plays From the Williamsburg Bridge and The Day We Make Contact. Craig is an active member of Untitled Theater Company #61, with credits including The Shylock and the Shakespearians, Doctors Jane and Alexander, The Resistible Rise of J.R. Brinkley, and The Iron Heel. He has also recently played Stephano in Dysfunctional Theater’s onsite production of The Tempest on Governors Island and Judge Brack in Love Creek’s Hedda Gabler. 

Joseph Sexton - (Playwright/Director) - Joseph grew up in Seattle and has been acting, directing and writing in the NYC area since 2011. His short plays, Super Man and Every Other Weekend were voted finalists in audience choice competitions. He studied at the University of Washington and then obtained an MFA from Long Island University. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Playwright’s Center. He currently resides in Tarrytown, NY. Keep up with his latest events on IG @ jsphsexton or check out his latest plays at the New Play Exchange!

Program #8 (3rd Floor)

He's Different

Written by Arianna Wellmoney

Directed by Bradly Valenzuela

Synopsis: "He's Different" delves into the intricacies of dating in the modern world, where feminist ideals collide with the allure of potential. Liv, our protagonist, is fed up with witnessing her friends repeatedly fall for mediocre men. As she navigates the complexities of modern dating, Liv encounters Travis, a seemingly different breed of man — intelligent, cultured, and intriguing. But just as sparks begin to fly, fate intervenes, leaving Liv questioning the true nature of attraction and the allure of potential.

Arianna Wellmoney as Liv

Arianna Wellmoney (she/her) is an actor and playwright originally from Milan, Italy. She is thrilled to be back on stage with this talented group of artists. Recent acting credits: Dave's Retro Video Lab (web series by Emmy Award Winning Director David Distinti), La Santera (TV Pilot), Runts (Off Broadway Play) and True Drama (Feature Film). She would like to thank her friends and family for the support over the years. 

Kiamba Doyling as Travis

Kiamba Doyling (he/him), an actor native of the Bronx, NY, is excited about portraying "Travis" again after originating the role in June at the Rogue Theater Festival. He has been watching "Sex and the City" and "90 Day Fiancé" to research and study modern day relationships for this play. Previously, Doyling showcased his talent in productions such as "Bodega Dreams" at HVA Theater in Harlem, NY and “Let Me Love You” at the Flea Theater.  Doyling approaches his craft with dedication and enthusiasm, eager to bring depth and authenticity to every role he undertakes. He also likes yogurt on his salad.

Megan Catalina as Naomi

Megan Catalina, originally from Southern California, is a graduate of Orange County School of the Arts and received her BA in Theatre Arts from CSU Fullerton. Some of her favorite credits include Viola (Twelfth Night), Necrophorus (Nine), and Jo March (Little Women). She is deeply passionate about new works and devised/physical theater and has created 3 devised productions including Silent Joy, an award-winning Hollywood Fringe Festival production. Find her on IG @megan.catalina.w or megancatalina.com

James Nash as Hugh

James Nash is a New York City based actor and voice over actor and is so excited to be back playing Hugh Hefner Guy in He's Different! Originally from Chicago, James has been living and performing in New York City for the past 3 years. He is a graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT where he received a BA in theater and business (and was not in a frat despite what everyone might think haha). He can be seen performing sketch comedy at the Players Theater with his sketch group “Sponsored By:” and his recent theater credits include: Sir William (u/s Sir Kent) with Frog and Peach Shakespeare Company and as Romeo with Shakespeare on the Sound. He can also be seen in the new web series Yellow Lines (Jake) and as Greed in the web series 7 Deadly Sins. Find James on instagram @jamesgillnash or at his website www.jamesgillnash.com

Bradly Valenzuela, Director

Bradly Valenzuela went to school in Southern California at California State University, Fullerton. He received his degree in Theatre with an Emphasis in Directing. Ever since moving to New York, Bradly’s passion for theater has only grown, and he is thrilled to direct original work! He has recently produced and directed an original production of "The Devil and the Playwright" at Theater for the New City, written by Steven J. Harris, as well as directing original works "I'm Sorry I Can't Make It" and "I Have Friends!". His original play "Pieces of People: A Two-Sided Eulogy" had its premiere at the New York Theater Festival in July.

Arianna Wellmoney, Playwright

Arianna Wellmoney (she/her) is an actor and playwright originally from Milan, Italy, where she earned her diploma in business and accounting (which she clearly does not put to use). Wellmoney wrote and starred in “Extraordinary Aliens”, performed both in New York and Los Angeles. In 2023, she wrote and acted in "I'm sorry, I can't make it. My uncle's hamster has passed and I am reading the eulogy at the funeral" at OpenJar. Her latest work,"He's Different" is her pride and joy. All she wants is to leave people with a smile. www.ariannawellmoney.com

Oh, Snap!

Written by Kathryn Loggins

Directed by Julian Guzman Abril

Synopsis: "Oh, Snap!" is a sweet romantic comedy about two ex-mystical beings just trying to make it work. When GENE and MERCY give up their lives as a genie and a mermaid to become human, they find themselves floundering a bit a year later. MERCY, now eight months pregnant, is facing the limitations of her human body, while GENE is lamenting the fact that he can't just magically snap his fingers to solve problems. Together they try to see past these difficulties and reflect on the joys their human bodies can provide.

Riley Fee as Gene

Riley is a NYC-based actor-writer. He is a lover of films with a great ensemble cast (“Clue” and “Best in Show” at the top of the list). Riley graduated from The Barrow Group’s one-year acting conservatory and has been a proud member of the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company since 2019. Riley has appeared in various Off-Broadway shows and short films. Most recently, Riley appeared on Ryan Murphy’s FX series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.”

Julian Guzman Abril - Director

Julian is a New York City-based actor and has been a proud member of Theatre 68 since 2019. You can check out Julian in the short-film “Submarino,” directed by Henry Lopez and available on Amazon Prime. Julian played a student in the first two seasons of the “Gossip Girl” reboot, available on HBO Max. He has also participated in the 68 Cent Crew Theater’s annual one-act festival in both L.A. and New York City. Most recently, Julian played Raul in the short film “River,” which is making its debut in many festivals around the country.

Kathryn Loggins as Mercy - Playwright

Kathryn is an actor and writer based in Brooklyn. Several of her one-act plays have been produced in theaters around NYC including most recently “Duck, Duck, Pigeon” at the Players Theatre Short Play Festival. She has been a proud member of Theatre 68 NY for eight years and performed in numerous of their productions. She thanks you for coming out and supporting live theater!

Program # 9 (3Rd Floor)

Gifted Child

Written Kai Xing Mun

Directed by Veronica Dang

Synopsis: It’s time for the annual talent show at Gifted Children Academy. Can four gifted kids figure out how to get rid of the poltergeist in their school’s auditorium in time for the show to go on?

Annie, Susie, and Clay have their own reasons for wanting to win the talent show by any means, but Jake just wants to finally have friends. When Jake reveals his hidden talent, the ghost of Tina appears. Tina was the model student, school star, and last year’s talent show winner till she died on stage. Now that Tina has a conduit to the physical realm, she’s determined to ruin the show and school out of vengeance. Can these still living and gifted kids stop the poltergeist in time to save the performance? Will they learn that perhaps their worth and joy isn’t always connected to money, trophies, and fame? Maybe they can even learn the importance of friendship being kind and true to yourself.

Director:

VERONICA DANG @iveronicadang

Veronica Dang is an award-winning director/writer/actor of stage and screen. They created globally acclaimed webseries Subway: The Series and founded sketch comedy team Model Majority which has been featured on Good Morning America, CBS and more. Select theater credits include directing a night of 11 one act plays/18 actors for Athena Theatre (Symphony Space), political satire with puppets Birds Should Fly Free (New York International Fringe Festival), breast cancer drama Scars (Best Play finalist at Between Us Productions' Take Ten Festival) and a musical about bipolar called Polarized (The Kennedy Center). www.iVeronicaDang.com

Actors:

ANNIE played by ARMANI COOPER @okokarmani

Armani Cooper (she/her) is an NYC actor, model and content creator. She trained in acting at Abrons Arts Center where they got to perform Off-Broadway in her teens. Now while still pursuing her acting dreams, she also gets to model print and walk the runway for Fashion Week.

SUSIE played by EPIPHANY SAMUELS @epiphanyentertainment

Epiphany Samuels is an Actress, Director, Writer, and Art Activist. She also holds a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch. Some of her Off Broadway and Off-Off Broadway acting credits include “Time Is On My Side” from “Past, Present and Future” produced by Tribeca Performing Arts/WIP and “Empire (TV parody)” from “In Living Color” produced by “I Act, You Act! Harlem Theater”.“Graphite” produced by her theatre company Affirmation Theatre Company, and “What Do They Want?” Written, Directed and Produced by her.

CLAY played by KIRA VIERA @its.kira

Kira Viera (she/they) studied under various directors at Abrons Arts Center as Urban Youth Theater alumni as well as studying classical vocal performance with the National Chorale through high school. They now study at Hunter College while continuing their pursuit of acting and the arts. 

JAKE played by KAI XING MUN @kaixingmun

Kai Xing Mun (she/they/he) is a Malaysian-Chinese American actor who writes their own stories. Born and raised in Lenapehoking, also known as NYC, Kai has grown up performing Off-Broadway while training in acting, singing, and dancing at Abrons Arts Center. They became a theatre arts graduate of Marymount Manhattan College and have since appeared in theatre, film, and television. Highlighted theatrical roles include playing Viola in Twelfth Night, Magenta in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Peach in Calico, and being part of the ensemble for The Vagina Monologues.

Listen to Me

Written and Directed by Edward Gibbons-Brown

Synopsis: Koda and Mel share a space but live in separate realities, isolated by personalized soundscapes. When an audio outage forces them to interact, they uncover a year-long misunderstanding. As they rediscover genuine connection, they learn to appreciate the beauty of simply listening.

Owen Brooks Larson (Mel) is an actor, singer, and Equity member candidate originally from California. He is currently pursuing his BFA in Acting at SUNY Purchase. This marks Owen's debut performance in New York City, and he is grateful to Edward Gibbons-Brown for the opportunity. His previous theatre credits include Peter Van Daan in "The Diary of Anne Frank" and Jem Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird" at Sacramento Theatre Company, as well as Casca in "Julius Caesar" at Ithaca College. Film credits include lead roles in "Beyond The Homestead" (SUNY Purchase) and "Dreamcatcher" (Ithaca College). Owen's training includes studies at Ithaca College BFA Acting program, Artsbridge-Dramatic Acting, and the Broadway Dreams Foundation. He is skilled in various dialects and is certified in unarmed combat by the SAFD. Owen thanks his family for their constant love and support.

Kendra Foster McBride (Koda) is an actor, singer, dancer, composer, and lyricist. Originally from London, she has American and British citizenship and graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in February 2024. Theatre: “Clytemnestra” - Electra, The Lab Productions, London, England. “Cassandra” - Sender, dir. Diane Ciesla, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NYC. “Maureen Johnson” - Rent, Creators Theatre Company, Birmingham, England,  “U/S Kate,” “Swing” - The Wild Party, Cosmo Theatre, Los Angeles. Film: “Maureen” - Ave Rat, Christopher Clucas Productions, NYC “Young Chef’s Girlfriend” - Gusto Della Vita, Wide Shot Production, NYC Vocalist: Featured Soloist - Scott Siegel’s Broadway’s The Next Generation, The Green Room 42, NYC Featured Soloist - Broadway’s Greatest Hits, 54 Below, NYC Vocalist - Merrilee Mannerly, Off-Broadway concept album, NYC. Featured Soloist - West End Live, London, England.

Edward Gibbons-Brown (Writer/Director) is pleased to return to The Chain Theatre after directing his play ‘Walk It Off’ in the Winter One-Act Festival this year. Edward’s broad variety of experience over many years includes: “Coriolanus” - Worlds Elsewhere Theatre Company, NYC/Seattle (Director), “Miracle on 34th Street” - The Henegar, Melbourne, FL (Director), “Romeo & Juliet” - Beacon Theatre, Beacon NY (Director, Dramaturg, Producer), “A Few Good Men” - The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck, NY (Director, Producer), “Lucy, Illuminated” - Ritz Theatre, Newburgh, NY (Director, Writer, Producer), and more. Edward lives in Brooklyn and can be reached via his website at edwardgibbonsbrown.wixsite.com/director or follow him on Instagram at @edwardgibbonsbrown. He is available and willing to travel for exciting creative work, so hire him for stuff! He dedicates this production to the memory of Lou Trapani.

Lindsay Ross (Stage Manager) Lindsay Ross is excited to work with the production of Listen to Me. She premiered at the Chain with her original play I Am Here. She hails from Ohio and holds a BFA in Acting from Cleveland State. She has been both onstage and behind the scenes. She has been in plays like, Check Please, Anything Goes, and selections from The Invisible Man. She would like to thank her many friends and family, and especially those who inspire her every day. She wants to thank you for coming and hope that you enjoy the show! IG:  @linds_ross28

Elizabeth Compère (Sound Designer) is a sound engineer, designer, musician, and consultant with over a decade of experience working on diverse projects worldwide. Her credits include “Sleep No More” and “Life and Trust” in New York City, “Sleep No More” in Shanghai, and numerous theatrical productions including at the Henegar Center in Florida, The Colonial Theatre in Westerly, Rhode Island, and more. Her expertise spans live mixing, system design, and immersive audio experiences. Elizabeth currently freelances with event companies and live music venues in NYC and provides remote support for cutting-edge recording software. She holds a B.A. in Music Production from Thomas Edison State University.

Spinning Tops

Written and Directed by Katrina Mattson

Synopsis: A woman is stuck in a loop. A stranger, who is everyone, lurks in the corner.

Katrina Mattson (writer/director, she/her) is thrilled to be returning to the Chain One Act Festival for a third time! Katrina is an actor and writer, as well as an enthusiastic, though technically terrible, dancer. She is a huge fan of all the people who have come together to work on the strange art that has come from her brain, and she hopes to work on other people’s strange brain art soon. Much love to the everyone!

Juliana Conte (Kimberly, she/they) is so excited to be here and celebrate Katrina’s work! She is a Vermont native and graduate of CAP21/Molloy College's BFA musical theater program. Some of her favorite roles include Wendla in Spring Awakening (CAP21/Molloy College), Magenta in Rocky Horror (Tenacious Theatrics), and Katie Weiner in Triangle: Scenes from a Prosecution (MCS Studios). She loves being a part of new work, such as SB in Experience Marianas (New York Theater Barn & Spotify) and Myling in The Myling (The Chain). But most importantly, she loves to be SiLly! @julianaconte_

Kristin Cantwell (Charlie) has appeared on The Path (Hulu) and most recently performed in Katrina Mattson's Forget Me Not at The Chain Theatre earlier this year. She has a BA in Theatre from the University of Mary Washington and has studied with Austin Pendleton at HB Studio and at Kimball Studio. Head to www.kristincantwell.com for more information and to see a picture of her cat, Thom, who is the real star. 

Unidentified Female

Written and Directed by Felicity Winter

Synopsis: Depictions of young women's deaths- especially in enduring crime TV series like Law & Order- place detectives at the center of the victims' stories. However, in Unidentified Female, we hear from the Victim herself and become acquainted with the Victim's perspective on her murderer and the people responsible for solving her case.

Felicity Winter (she/her) Playwright/ Director : 

Felicity Winter (playwright/director) is a New Jersey-based director, writer, and actor. Past directing credits include Constellations, American Idiot, Into the Woods, and Heroes of the Fourth Turning. Past production credits include Twelfth Night (Costume Designer), Puffs (Technical Director), and The Last Five Years (Props and Costumes Coordinator/Co-Stage Manager). As a performer, her credits include Spring Awakening (Adult Man, Adult Woman), Ideation (Hannah), and Plano (Genevieve). She would like to thank Nia for all of her support through this process.

Nia Abdullah (she/her) Producer/Stage Manager : 

Nia Abdullah is a producer, lighting designer, stage manager, and art administrator from Somerset, New Jersey. Her work credits include Education and Engagement fellow at New York Theatre Workshop, and now currently a General Management Intern at RCI Theatricals as well as stage management and lighting gigs at Ferrell Studios and Playhouse 22 (both in New Jersey). She would like to thank the cast for their talent and most importantly, Felicity Winter, for not only being her best friend, but for letting her be on this journey with her!

Talli Basile (she/they) Victim: 

Talli Basile (she/they) is a NY based actor and Jazz vocalist from Washington, D.C. She recently graduated from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Growing up, Talli trained as a singer and dancer. They attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts, where their pursuit of a career in the arts began. Talli is thrilled to be entering the entertainment industry and hopes to have a long-lasting career chock-full of joy and contribution.

Stephen Solomon (he/him) Ex-Boyfriend: 

Stephen is a New York Based actor and model. He is represented by Bright Artists Management and Eris Models. He most recently was in Hell's Kitchen NYC, a one act in The New York Theater Festival. Other notable credits include, The Importance of Being Earnestly LGBTQ+ off Broadway, Maybelline x Microsoft teams commercial, Shopify Commercial, and many short films and music videos.

Benni (they/them) Medical Examiner 

Benni is a young, non-binary actor from Boston, Massachusetts. They have performed at the University of Massachusetts - Boston in New Voices, New Stories, a collection of new stories written by fellow colleagues. This is their first performance in New York City.

Gil Torres (he/him) Hot Misogynistic Detective:

New York credits: Michael Wormwood in Matilda The Musical (Gallery Players), Peter Pinkerton in Pinkalicious The Musical (Vital Theatre Company), David in If/Then (Gallery Players), The Duke/Dr. Carrasco in Man of La Mancha (Astoria Performing Arts Center). Regional credits: Hairspray (Berkeley Playhouse), Mamma Mia! (Yorktown Stage), West Side Story (Tibbits Opera House), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Tibbits Opera House). For more fun stuff, www.gil-torres.com. Follow on Instagram at @giltorresnyc or X (RIP Twitter) at @giltweetsstuff.

Emily O’Leary (she/her) Young Detective:

Emily O’Leary is a New York-based actor, singer, and voice teacher originally from Cape Breton, NS, Canada. Off-B’way/NYC: Brighter than the Sun (Chain Theatre), 54 Sings Andrew Lippa. Favourite credits include Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife), Next to Normal (Natalie), Fun Home (Medium Alison). Special thanks to her family, friends, and Michaela. www.emilyvoleary.com / emilyvoleary@gmail.com 

Hannah Vliet (she/they) Best Friend : 

Hannah Vliet (she/they) recently completed William Esper Studio’s two-year program, where she trained under Barbara Marchant. She has also graduated with degrees in Theatre Arts, Cinema Studies, and Creative Writing from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts. 

Who The Hell Killed Adele?

Written and Directed by Reese Carmen Villella

Synopsis:

Two best friends use a Ouija board to uncover the circumstances of their best friend Adele's murder. During their seance, they inadvertently summon an entity -- a horrible creature through which Adele’s spirit communicates. This entity wreaks havoc in the human world.

Reese Carmen Villella (she/her), Writer/Director

Reese is a playwright, filmmaker, poet, and rising NYU senior from DC. Previous playwright credits include Dinner With The Headmistress (The Tank), Funeral Party (The Tank, also director), Kayla Definitely Didn’t Kill Her Boyfriend (NYU Gallatin Theatre Troupe), and Annie Made Meatballs (New York Theatre Festival, upcoming). She is currently in post-production for her short film Glutton (which she wrote and directed) and a music video for indie artist Jules Wade (which she directed). This is her third collaboration with Mincy Barbosa, her second with Sofía Ko, and her first with Madison Chase since they did theatre together from ages 9-13! She is passionate about horror, comedy, female-led narratives, and subversive storytelling and is excited to share Who The Hell Killed Adele? with this audience. @reesevillella

Edie Turquet (she/her), Stage Manager

Edie Turquet is a filmmaker and writer studying at NYU Gallatin. Approaching her senior year, her concentration involves the intersection of film, philosophy and the female body. An avid fan of horror, she has always been interested in the space women hold in the genre and how that space has continued to evolve and shift throughout history.

Mincy Barbosa (she/her), Mallory

Mincy Barbosa (she/her) is an upcoming senior at NYU Tisch studying Drama. Starting at The Meisner Studio and this past year being a part of the Atlantic Theater Company’s transfer track program, she has valued every moment she has gotten the chance to work, learn, and grow amongst such talented, brilliant artists. Mincy finds the human experience fascinating, which she devotes to infuse within her work. Mincy also has a deep love for film photography, where you can check out her work on Instagram @turtlesonfilm 

Madison Chase (she/her), Aria

Madison is an actress based in New York City and will be a rising junior at NYU this upcoming fall, pursuing a double major in Drama and Journalism. Having graduated from Idyllwild Arts Academy, a performing arts high school in California, and now studying at the Lee Strasberg Studio, Madison deeply loves the arts and respects her fellow student artists. Most recently, Madison played Lyd in Texas Town with Horton by the Stream Productions. She is thrilled to join the cast of Who the Hell Killed Adele? alongside her amazingly talented cast, crew, and director. 

Sofía Ko (she/her), Adele

Sofía Ko is an Asian-Latina actress based in NYC. She recently graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and has been loving working on independent theatre/film-based projects with her friends and peers! She recently wrapped up "The Bride!" directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, an episode of Blue Bloods and some indie shorts. She is represented by STW Talent and Bullett Management. Creation is art, and art is love; enjoy the show! <3

Program #10 (3RD Floor)

The Big Boy City

Written by Bram Hartman

Directed by Jackson Bradshaw

Synopsis: Moving to a new city is hard, especially when you are escaping a political sex scandal in your conservative hometown. Make it even harder by being gay. This one person play talks about the differences between living in a Big Boy City and a Little Boy City. Our character talks about why we choose to move, what are the motivating factors, and how to survive and thrive when we do make the move. Through comedy and heart, this one act tells the story of any of us. Our character wants to be loved and accepted and start over completely, but find a bit of community along the way.

Bram Hartman – Playwright/ performer (he/him) is an NYC based writer. His work has been seen in California, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New York. Bram is a 2024 Lambda Literary Fellow. He is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and the PlayGround-NY Writer’s Pool. This is Bram’s second time working with the wonderful Jackson Bradshaw! He lives in Hell’s Kitchen with his fiancé and cat. bramhartman.com, @bramhwriter

Jackson Bradshaw (they/he) is an NYC based indie theatre director who specialized in developing new works. A few selected credits include Remembering Morgan (Playwrights Horizons,) People Don’t Shoot Up Schools in 1930. (Theatre Row,) and Revolution10 (Chain Theatre.) Jackson would like to thank Playground-NY for introducing them to Bram Hartman and his gorgeous writing. You can follow @jacksonbradshawofficial on Instagram and Tiktok.

The Grand Experiment

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Written and Directed by Matthew Daley

Synopsis: It is election night at the headquarters of mayoral candidate Spencer David Paige, the youngest and first openly gay candidate in the city's history. He is on the brink of winning when his team discovers that he has died on the way to his final campaign event. As his team bickers and grieves, they come up with a hail mary to save the election...and democracy itself.

Kaitlyn Mendez (Andrea)

Kaitlyn Mendez (She/Her) is an actor from Brooklyn, NY. She is so excited to play Andrea in this production. She recently graduated with her BFA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Cortland. Her previous credits include Proof (Claire) and Sour Kangaroo (Seussical). You may have seen her recently perform at 54 Below. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continuous love and support. Follow her on Instagram: @kaitmarienyc

Zane Julia (Kerry)

Zane (pronounced more like ZÁH-neh, it’s a Latvian name) is thrilled to be a part of this festival and the launch of this timely and important work. She loves New York city, democracy, and a good slice. For more about Zane, please check out her website: zanejulia.com. Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!

Jaden Fabio (Eddie)

Jaden Fabio is a Trinidadian American NYC based actor currently attending CUNY’s LaGuardia Community College majoring in theatre. He has been obsessed with theatre since he was six years old and has been in productions like Big Love and Everybody – he has also played a backstage role in the production Pippin’. This is his first role outside of school and he is excited and thankful for his mother, family and friends. IG: @jadenfabio 

Hunter Fenstermaker (Nyma) is a graduate from the Musical Theatre Conservatory Program at AMDA College of the Performing Arts. She is originally from Bethlehem, PA, but moved to the city to pursue a career as a performer, writer, and director. Hunter would like to give a huge thank you to her family and friends who have always been an amazing support system in her life. 

Arelis Cruz (Tess)

Arelis Cruz is a NYC based actor, singer, songwriter with a Master's of Music degree from NYU for Vocal Performance with a concentration in Musical Theater. Her most recent credit was Catherine in Pippin. She would like to thank her friends and family for their incredible support. IG: @areliscruzmusic www.arelisjcruz.com

Hanifah Johnson (Gig Economist)

Hanifah Johnson is a Black poet and actress from Brooklyn, NY. She pivoted into acting in High School through The August Wilson Monologue Competition where she made it to, finals as Vera of ‘Seven Guitars’. She then debuted in her first off-broadway play ‘For Colored Girls’ as Lady Brown at age 17 at the Rooted Theater Company. Other credits include off-broadway play, ‘A Woman’s Worth’ and her first lead as Crystal in ‘Through Crystal Eyes’, performed at St. John’s University in protest against domestic violence. In addition, she has also created and performed in devised theater productions with “ViBe Theater Experience”. She recently graduated with her A.S in Theatre from LaGuardia Community College where she performed in major productions like “Everybody”, “Pippin” and “My First Semester”. Theatre is her vocation and she looks forward to growing and expanding her experiences. IG : @_hanifahjohnson

Marlon Hall (Sinclair)

Modern and Classically trained, he has played roles from Shakespeare to Mamet, working in university theatres and NYC-based acting classes. He has recently completed a one-year professional acting program at The Barrow Group, with Seth Barrish and Lee Brock, as well as Conservatory at Circle in the Square with Alan Langdon. He shares a daughter with his wife, is a sober curious bartender, and really likes plants.

Looking forward to starring in the remake of The Jeffersons, as George. If only.

Jeff Dylan Garrett (Doug)

Jeff is a creative director, award-winning photographer and actor based in Brooklyn. Coming to New York from Dubai, he’s a global citizen and an avid traveler - having lived in three countries while visiting over 50. 

Jennifer Molson (Carson)

A New York City-based actor, singer, director originally from Hollywood, Florida. She graduated from the New York Film Academy for Musical Theatre and since then has been working professionally in multiple regional houses across the country as well as Off-Broadway for a run with “The Office! A Musical Parody”. When she is not on stage, you can find her singing and serving at Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Jen would like to thank her mom and all her friends and family for their love and support! @jennifermolson

Matthew Daley (Writer, Director) is an educator, writer, and founder of We5 (a collective that prides itself on inclusivity and exceptional creative energy). He has had the good fortune of working across many disciplines, from poetry to comics to film to theater. When he’s not making great theater, he’s hanging out with his family, who have learned to tolerate him. 

Program #11 (3rd Floor)

The Fool on a Journey Through Arcana, Wisconsin

Written by Jude Cramer

Directed by Lucy Harrington

Synopsis: Mystical. All-knowing. Divine. Such is the nature of the tarot — except for one card, who has no clue what the hell he’s doing. The Fool is an everyday teenager trapped in Wisconsin, but today, he gets to learn the truth about his future, his family, and the magically mundane world they inhabit.

Jude Cramer (Playwright / The Fool)

Jude Cramer (he/him) is a playwright whose work has been produced by The Tank, All Out Arts, and Vertigo Productions at Northwestern University. When he’s not writing plays, Jude is a NLGJA Award-winning and GLAAD Media Award-nominated journalist working as a staff writer for INTO Magazine, where he tells stories about entertainment and queer culture. By night, he’s also Miriam Webster, Brooklyn’s most grammatically correct drag queen. Follow his work at judecramer.com.

Lucy M. Harrington (Director)

Lucy M. Harrington (she/they) is a director and producer focused on developing new work. Recent directing credits include: ‘When a Faggot Finds a Flower’ by Jude Cramer at the Fresh Fruit Festival, ‘Supermarket 86’ by Mia Pelosi at NYTF (NYTF Nominee for Directing), ‘Last Song on Earth’ at WAVE Productions by Riley Glick, Danielle Llevada, and Kevin Park, and ‘Matilda’ at Northwestern University.

Hunter Anderson (The Lover & The Devil)

Hunter Anderson (they/them) is a NYC based creative. This is their first time performing at The Chain. Hunter was previously seen at The Tank as Micky in a staged reading of ‘Regicide’ by Jude Cramer. Find more of hunter on Instagram @hunter.b.anderson or live streaming their favorite video games on Twitch.tv @bighoneyybee.

Nick Baum (The Hierophant)

Nick Baum is a Wisconsin raised and trained actor. Nick has been working on the East coast since 2021. They’ve been seen in ‘When a Faggot Finds a Flower’ (THE WILD PROJECT), ‘The Afterwife’ (THE ROUGH DRAFT FESTIVAL), ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (COMMONWEALTH SHAKESPEARE) and more across the East Coast. They are grateful to be working with Lucy and Jude again on another beautiful piece exploring the nuances of identity. Nick is also not very good at writing bios.

Bryanna Marie Felipe (The Empress & Strength)

Bryanna Marie Felipe is from Miami, FL. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2023. When she’s not in a theater production in NY, she is auditioning for TV and Film. She loves brewing coffee at home, reading/learning about anything holistic, and people watching in the city. Some of her favorite actors include Rachel Brosnahan, Tilda Swinton, and James McAvoy for their ability to completely transform with ease and empathy.

Meghan McNeive (The High Priestess)

Meghan McNeive is a New York City based actor originally from the suburbs of Chicago. Recent credits include Lenny in ‘THE EXIT INTERVIEW’ at Soho Playhouse and Elizabeth in ‘GOD’S FAVORITE’ at the New York Theatre Festival. Meghan is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she received her BA in Theatre.

Kyle Vásquez (The Emperor & The Beloved)

Kyle is excited to go on a 'Journey Through Arcana, Wisconsin.' Originally from Colombia, he grew up in Miami, Florida! Kyle's theatre credits include ‘West Side Story’ (Chino), ‘While I am Still Young’ (Luisito), and ‘Regicide’ (Katrina-Levell Winds). They have also worked in television production, their favorite credits being: ‘Feud,’ ‘American Horror Stories,’ and ‘The Morning Show.’ Thank you to everyone who has continued to help me achieve this crazy thing I do.

Liz Weiner (The Magician)

Liz Weiner (she/her/hers) is a Brooklyn-based actor born and raised in the teeniest state, Rhode Island. After spending 7 years studying and working in acting and improv out in Chicago she came back to the East Coast just for the pizza. Liz is particularly passionate about queer storytelling, improv comedy, and is a sucker for a period drama/classical texts. You can also find her slinging delicious cocktails and working as a freelance social media manager and digital designer (yes she's taking new clients).

The Immaculate Conception of Black Jesus in Sundown, Alabama

Written by Jove Tripp-Thompson

Directed by Ryan Hartley

Synopsis: Hallelujah! Jesus is back and Jesus is black! But unfortunately for Baby Jesus, he was born in Sundown, Alabama to Sarah, the new Mary, and her ill-fated boyfriend, Joseph. Sarah and Joseph flippantly discuss religion, their future together, and make plans to escape Alabama.

Ryan Hartley (Director) uses a playful, psychophysical approach to building live performances. A graduate of Pepperdine University, Ryan is the founder of New Cosmopolitan Ensemble. Under this umbrella, he curated the New Queer Works series of virtual readings, and directed Nathaniel Foster's Gummy Worm at Hollywood Fringe Festival. Ryan most recently developed and directed City Rats by Franco Machado-Pesce, presented as part of New York Theater Festival. 

Jove Tripp-Thompson, a NYC-based writer and visual/audio artist, holds a BFA in Acting from Southern Utah University. Their diverse artistic pursuits include playwrighting, sound design, and visual art. Noteworthy projects include residencies in Nashville for BOXXXED WINE with The New Cosmopolitans, and Feb-Lab's RAPTUREPOSTING with First Kiss Theatre. Their play THAT SH*T EATING GRIN was a finalist for New Relic Theatre's Myth Open Call. Jove's writing is likened to John Waters and Martin McDonagh, influenced heavily by the In-Yer-Face theater movement. Their visual art has garnered awards, published in Kolob Canyon Review ('21, '23), and featured in NY galleries such as NYLAAT ('23) and PTM Contemporary ('23). Jove runs a publication for his writing, BY JOVE, where he shares drafts, new works, and upcoming performances. Itsbyjove.substack.com

James DiSandro is a Brooklyn-based actor originally from Milton, Massachusetts. He studied at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio where he received a bachelor's degree in Drama and Philosophy. In the city, James teaches theatre to elementary school students through an educational theatre company called "Mainstages", where he encourages a fun and improv-based approach to performance. His most recent credit is as Cad in Fishmarket Theatre's Insertion. He is grateful for the opportunity to work on this production and gives his thanks to all involved! 

Erin Viets (She/They) is a New York-based actor, Shakespeare teacher, and stage combat choreographer. Previous acting credits include: Macbeth/Macduff/Duncan/others in wayward son’s debut production of Macbeth, Lexi in macbitches (Unicorn Theatre), Miriam in Marys Seacole (Unicorn Theatre). They would like to thank their friends and family for being so supportive. Hallelujah!

PROGRAM #12 (3RD FLOOR)

Forty-Second Street Forever

Written and Directed by Peter Rowan

Synopsis: The play concerns the last New York City, Forty-second Street grindhouse theater before it closed for good (or did it?) in 1994 because of Giuliani, Disney, and greed.

PETER QUINONES - John

Peter is grateful to Peter Rowan to be part of his production with Tommy. Peter is a former NY State Trooper and 9-11 first responder who is now a SAG-AFTRA and is also Equity eligible. He has performed in almost 100 plays and just finished a production of “Slit My Wrists” and, next month, productions of 2 dramatic plays, “State Of Mind” and the return of “Skyline Returns.” His other credits include The King & I, Forgotten Child, Sesame Street, All My Children, Ten Questions, and Ebenezer Travels. Peter is grateful for continued support and love from family and friends, especially his fiancée. Instagram grandpa_haha 

TOMMY McFARLAND - Sean 

Tommy McFarland is a graduate of the Centre College (Danville, KY) Dramatic Arts Program. He also studied at the Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance in London, England. I am Local to New York, Tommy has gravitated towards comedy and improv, and he was fortunate to be a part of the sketch comedy show “A Sketch of New York.” @tommymcfarland76 -insta

PETER ROWAN - Writer and Director

Peter is proud and happy to be back at the Chain Theatre with his new play Forty-Second Street Forever. In 2023, his one act Dance Club appeared in the Chain Theatre Winter Festival. In addition, he wrote, acted, and directed the award winning feature film (Bare Bones Film Festival 2002) The House on the Hill based on Wes Craven and Sean S. Cunningham’s 1972 exploitation film The Last House on The Left. He also wore three hats on A Rockaway Summer, an award winning short set in the summer of 1967. As an actor, he appeared as the Wedding Photographer in the film Mona Lisa Smile.

Over My Dead Body

Written and Directed by Esther Caporale

Synopsis: Francine Sempervive is accustomed to her older sister Carmela's diva dramas. But this time the plan to marry Francine off devolves into a dark comedy. A very dark drag comedy, with an entirely unexpected twist.

Esther Caporale (Playwright and Director) 

Miss Caporale's dynamic career began with a long association with director Irvin Kershner (Empire Strikes Back, Never Say Never Again), which led her to wear several hats in the entertainment business. Along with writing and a distinguished background in film and television, Miss Caporale is also a highly respected dialect coach for foreign actors. After a successful collaboration with the actor Edu Diaz for Twin Towers,  she is now proud to offer her dark comedy, Over My Dead Body. Follow Esther on Instagram at @estherfcaporale.

Edu Díaz (Actor and Producer) 

Edu is a multi-awarded Fulbright Alumni from The Canary Islands based in New York City. Defined as a crafty theatermaker, he just wrapped up the first season of his acclaimed solo show, A Drag Is Born, in which he honors one facet of his talents as a drag performer. Edu was also the producer and actor of Esther Caporale’s moving piece Twin Towers, winner of the SPF at The Players Theatre. Follow Edu on Instagram at @edudiazactor.

Tinna Hoffmann (Actress) 

Tinna is an internationally awarded dancer, choreographer, and actress from Denmark with decades of training and experience based in New York City. A finalist in the World Dance Championship, she choreographed and danced in Dancing With The Stars (Italy) for three seasons until 2020. In New York, Tinna has performed in legendary venues such as the Apollo Theater as she becomes part of the City's professional artistic environment. Follow Tinna on Instagram at @tinnahoffmann.

Edward Gibbons-Brown (Actor)

Edward is a passionate and dedicated multi-hyphenate theatrical artist. He thanks Edu for bringing him on board for this delightful piece… and Esther, of course, for writing it! Edward is also directing his own play, Listen to Me, in Program #9 of this festival – come check it out! Edward lives in Brooklyn and can be reached via his website at edwardgibbonsbrown.wixsite.com/director. You can also follow him on Instagram at @edwardgibbonsbrown.

Pastiche

Written and Directed by Kayla Hense

Synopsis: In three scenes, the symbolism of objects is explored within a relationship between two people. The first, “Door,” questions what it means to enter and exit somewhere, or something. The second scene, “Train,” asks what it means to go from one place to another, and why we do it. The final scene, “Coaster,” is about the way things look contrapositive to what they are.

Kayla Hense (Playwright/Director): Kayla Hense is an actor and writer based in New York. After studying philosophy and art history at school, she trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. She has additionally attended various acting workshops under instructors from the Royal Shakespeare Company and Juilliard. Other writing credits include publication in literary journals and online magazines. Pastiche is her NYC playwriting debut, as well as her debut in theatre directing, and she is tremendously grateful to the Chain Theatre, her cast and her crew for all the work they’ve done to make this possible! 

Megan Billings (Assistant Director): Megan Billings is an actress-singer-dancer in NYC. Previous credits include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Titanic, The Music Man, The Polar Express, and Magic-A Ballroom Musical. www.meganbillings.com

Francesca Pecchi (Stage Manager): Francesca Pecchi is an Italian actor and stage manager, born and raised in Brussels, Belgium. In 2021, she relocated to NYC where she graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In March 2024, she co-founded her own production company, Thymos Productions, which launched their first original show The Suppliant Maidens at the New York Theater Festival. Some of her acting credits include Vain in The Little Prince, Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Genie in Aladdin, William Dunn in Men on Boats and Chorus in Trojan Women. francescapecchi.com 

Isabel Sanchez (Woman in “Door”): Isabel Sanchez is a New York based actor and a recent college graduate from the University at Albany. She will be making her New York stage debut as part of the 2024 Chain Theater One Act Festival. Her recent theater credits include Far, Far Better Things (Dani, WAM Theater), The Taming of the Shrew (Petruchio, UAlbany Theater), What the Constitution Means to Me (Debater, Capital Repertory Theater) and The Wolves (#46, UAlbany Theater). Her short film credits include Morning Dr. Kyudi, Laser-Focused, Al Otro Lado, C- Student, and Unconditional. She wants to thank her family for their undying support. https://www.theisabelsanchez.com/ 

DeAundre Addison (Man in “Door”): DeAundre Addison is a recent graduate of the two-year Meisner program at the William Esper Studio in New York. This will be his New York stage debut. Some of his previous credits include Macbeth, Students Are Heroes, Suga Babies, and The Warrior Project. When he’s not acting, he’s behind the scenes writing and directing. He hopes to leave people with a deeper understanding of the human experience.

Paige Flottman (Woman in “Train”): Paige Flottman is a Manhattan based actor with an emphasis in new work development and classical theater. Recent NY credits include The Guy Who Killed Bigfoot (Fresh Fruit Festival), Revolution 10 (Chain One Act Festival), The Oresteia (Gallery Players) and Remembering Morgan (DUAF). Upcoming is Courtney Taylor’s Revelations... at LimeFest. Many thanks to her endlessly supportive friends and the team working on bringing this story to life!

Christopher Pio (Man in “Train”): Christopher Pio is thankful and excited to be a part of Pastiche. He has been a part of numerous off-Broadway and off off-Broadway productions. He wants to thank everyone in the cast and crew for their time and dedication to making Pastiche possible!

Elizabeth Cappuccino (Woman in “Coaster”): Elizabeth Cappuccino is an actor and director based in New York. After choosing to pursue a career in acting instead of ballet, she attended and graduated NYU Tisch School of the Arts with Honors. Her TV/Film credits include but are not limited to Super Dark Times, Otherhood, Jessica Jones, Broad City, Orange Is the New Black, Next, and Showtime’s The First Lady. Her work as a director and producer has been featured in festivals such as NoBudge, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Greenpoint Film Festival, and Santa Fe International Film Festival.  

Alex Falcao (Man in “Coaster”): Alex Falcao was born in Brazil and raised in New Jersey. He is a fairly new father to a beautiful and smart son, and he is excited to be working again on stage. He has previously done stage work in NY and NJ and studied at the Terry Knickerbocker Studio Conservatory. He has a passion for skateboarding and will often take his board traveling with him to different parts of the world. 

Program #14 (3rd Floor)*

Banshee

Written by John Patrick Shanley

Directed by David Zayas Jr.

Synopsis: A fantastical Irish spirit pays an ailing teacher a visit and makes him an otherworldly proposal.

JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY (Playwright) is from The Bronx. His plays include Prodigal Son, Outside Mullingar (Tony nomination), Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Savage in Limbo, Italian-American Reconciliation, Welcome to the Moon, Four Dogs and a Bone, Dirty Story, Defiance, and Beggars in the House of Plenty. His theatrical work is performed extensively across the United States and around the world. For his play, Doubt, he received both the Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize. In the arena of screenwriting, he has ten films to his credit, most recently Wild Mountain Thyme, with Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan, and Christopher Walken. His film of Doubt, with Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Viola Davis, which he also directed, was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay. Other films include Five Corners (Special Jury Prize, Barcelona Film Festival), Alive, Joe Versus the Volcano (which he also directed), and Live From Baghdad for HBO (Emmy nomination). For his script of Moonstruck he received both the Writers Guild of America Award and an Academy Award for best original screenplay. In 2009, The Writers Guild of America awarded Mr. Shanley the Lifetime Achievement In Writing.

David Zayas Jr. (Director) recently made his  Off-Broadway directorial debut with Simpatico, at the Chain Theatre.  Prior to that he directed the Jesus Hopped the A Train staged reading starring Common, John Ortiz, and David Zayas. David also directed LABs 30th Anniversary and the Barn Series, which included three New Works in progress by Stephen Adly Gurgis. A Bronx Native, theater and film Director, Actor, and Photographer, David is a member of The Actors Studio’s Playwright/Directors Unit and LAByrinth Theater Company. He has directed with Planet Connections, Actors Theatre of NY, NY Theater Festival, Samuel French OOB Festival, and Chain Theatre along with award winning films in over 20 festivals.

Erick Betancourt (Malcom) is a New York- based actor. Broadway: COST OF LIVING (dir. Jo Bonney), BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY (dir. Austin Pendleton) Off-Broadway: JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN, dir: Mark Brokaw, OUR LADY OF 121st, dir: Phylicia Rashad. ROMEO Y JULIETA dir: Saheem Ali, JULIUS CAESAR dir: Oskar Eustis, SHAKESPEARE TRILOGY dir: Phyllida Lloyd, LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT dir: Estelle Parsons; Other theater credits: World Premiere of THE ASSIGNMENT and World Premiere of THE PRINCE OF PROVIDENCE. TV: “Special Ops: Lioness,” “Blue Bloods," “New Amsterdam," “For Life”, “Blacklist:Redemption,” “Broad City,” “Law & Order SVU,” “Master of None,” and “Sneaky Pete.” FILM: “Life After You,” “11:55,” “Missing William.” TRAINING: MFA: Actors Studio Drama School. BFA: University of Rhode Island. Erick received the 2020 Theater Hall of Fame: Emerging Artist Award. He is a Lifetime Member of the Actors Studio and proud member of the LAByrinth Theater Company.

Elizabeth Bays (Genevieve) is a New York based actor/burlesque artist/filmmaker (and she sings!)  She has a BA in theatre from College of Charleston, and trained at Esper Studio under Bill and Suzanne Esper. Theatrical credits include Simpatico (Off-Broadway), Angelina Ballerina the Musical (Off- Broadway and National Tour) the world premiere of The Tower at Obie Award winning Here Arts Center , and Persephone at the New York Fringe Festival . She has performed with Labryinth Theatre Company, Actor’s Theatre NYC, Antimatter Theatre Company, and more. Her film “Surprise!” ( a short she produced, wrote, and acted in) won the 2021 Best New Filmmaker Award at  Scared for your LIIFE Film Festival (sister festival to the Long Island International Film Expo). 

Elizabeth is part of Hotsy Totsy Burlesque (named the Best Burlesque Show in NYC by Broadwayworld) a “nerdlesque” troupe that performs monthly at the world famous Slipper Room. She has a residency at Penny Jos in Harlem where she produces her burlesque show, “Bitsy’s Bits” quarterly.  IG - @Ebays_

Catch

Written by Jeryl Brunner

Directed by Sara Thigpen

Synopsis: Catch is about the lengths we go for people to love us. It's also about how to fall in love with yourself when you don't feel very lovable. Justine is insecure about the men she dates and ends up going on many first dates that don't turn into second ones. She is so invested in getting people to like her she uses her research skills as a magazine fact checker to do a deep dive to understand the passions of the men she dates. That means studying flyfishing to be prepared for her date with Craig, the fly fisherman. Only Craig isn't calling, even after they had a great first date and she keeps running into him. Justine is convinced that she needs to be a human chameleon until she discovers that she's more powerful than she ever imagined.

Jason Kravits* (Craig/Monty)

Jason has been fortunate enough to appear on stages and screens, large and small, for over 30 years. He is probably best known for his long-running role as Richard Bay on ABC’s The Practice, though he has amassed over 40 other television appearances. These include recurring roles on The Undoing, Halston, B-Positive, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Madam Secretary, Law and Order: SVU and Only Murders in the Building, as well as memorable appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Big Bang Theory, The Kominsky Method, Young Sheldon, Dr. Death, 30 Rock, Gilmore Girls, Grey's Anatomy, Everybody Loves Raymond and the final episode of Friends. Recent film credits include Lyle, Lyle Crocodile and the upcoming On Swift Horses and Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Broadway credits include The Drowsy Chaperone, Sly Fox and Relatively Speaking, (three original one-acts by Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen). Last year, he appeared alongside John Turturro and Elizabeth Marvel in The New Group's production of Sabbath's Theater (directed by Jo Bonney). Jason's award-winning, one-man, improvised cabaret, OFF the TOP!, continues to perform regularly in New York, as well as in Los Angeles, DC, London, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Jeryl Brunner (Justine and playwright) 

Jeryl is ecstatic to return to the Chain Theatre’s One Act Festival as a performer and playwright. This past February, Jeryl performed in her play, Dill at the Chain Theatre, directed by Jesse Eisenberg. Jeryl has done voice overs for books on Audible.com, appeared in Younger and Law & Order and wrote for Anika Larsen for 24 Hour Plays. A graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Jeryl completed the program at the Upright Citizens Brigade and performs improv throughout New York City. She is developing her full-length play, One Date Love, that was workshopped at The Hundredth Hill. Jeryl also hosts the podcast, When Lightning Strikes!, on the Broadway Podcast Network. 

So much gratitude to the Chain Theatre, Christina Perry, Kirk Gostkowski, Rick Hamilton, Sara Thigpen, Barbara Toy, Anna Strout, Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Kravits, Laura Vogel, Krista Detor and the Hundredth Hill, Elizabeth Perkins, Julie Besonen, Scooter Alpert, Paige Morrow Kimball, Jenica Bergere, Patrick Boll, Bonnie Brodner and Sherry Brodner. 

Creatives: 

Sara Thigpen (Director) 

An award-winning actor and director, Sara has devoted over two decades to nurturing new work within New York's downtown theater scene. Originally from rural North Carolina, she brought her unique perspective to the New York stage. Her work consistently explores the underrepresented feminine experience, as evidenced in her contributions to readings and workshops at Atlantic Theater Company, The Lark, New Georges, and The William Inge Festival. Sara’s artistic and directorial vision have been showcased with Boomerang Theatre Company, Gideon Productions, The Fire This Time Festival, The Chain, and most recently, Sara led the development and production of Bettye and the Jockettes Spinning Records at the Holiday Inn for Retro Productions. www.sarathigpen.com

Jesse Eisenberg (Producer)

A writer, director, filmmaker and playwright, Jesse Eisenberg is an Academy Award–nominated actor who has appeared in more than 40 films and TV shows. Additionally, he has written plays, essays for the New Yorker and McSweeney's and is a cast member with Theater of War, a performing arts non-profit that presents readings of Sophocles and Philoctetes to communities throughout the United States and Europe. He made his directorial debut with the A24 movie, When You Finish Saving the World, which he also wrote. Look for Jesse's newest film, A Real Pain, which he wrote, directed and stars in. A Real Pain also stars Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Daniel Oreskes, Jennifer Grey and Kurt Egyiawan. 

Anna Strout (Producer) 

Anna Strout produces and casts programs, as well as serves as an educator for Voices of a People's History and their many partner organizations from high schools to universities, unions to performing arts centers—and develops new programs, community collaborations, and artist engagement models. 

Over the years, Anna has consulted on numerous socio-historical documentaries, multi-media DVDs and world music releases, animated and fiction film productions, and museum exhibits. She also is an advisor for The Hundreth Hill artist residency and a volunteer with Middle Way House, an organization that works to end domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking through an empowerment model. Anna produces and books talent for When Lightning Strikes! with host Jeryl Brunner on the Broadway Podcast Network. 

Barbara Toy (Producer) 

Barbara Toy is the interim director of development for New York Stage and Film. She has extensive fundraising experience for both non-profit arts organizations/social service agencies and commercial enterprises, centering on fund raising for and management of the arts, culture and education. Barbara’s focus is on giving a voice to a new generation of artists: work that is reflective of the diversity of backgrounds and experiences in the New York community. 

*These Actors are appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association. Equity approved showcase. 

Hangmen

Written by Kyle C. Mumford

Directed by Matt Giroveanu

Synopsis: Venturing into the woods, a disgruntled man climbs a tree to commit suicide in peace, but right before he does, he quickly realizes he isn't alone. That ten feet away, a young man is trying to do the same thing. An argument ensues, but this unlikely pair soon finds out that what they really need is each other.

KYLE C. MUMFORD (Playwright) - Kyle is a writer and award winning filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY. He attended the School Of Visual Arts where his then thesis film, HIS NAKED MIND was an award-winning feature at SVA's Dusty Film Fest. Since graduation, Kyle has worked in the editorial and locations departments for film and TV, as well as assistant for writer/director Tom Gormican. Since then, his written works have made it to 2nd round twice at Sundance Labs, and seven times at Austin Film Festival. In 2021, his play THE VICTIMS was accepted into the Actor’s Studio Playwright and Directors Unit, where he still a proud member today. More recently, his play SHRIMP PUDDING premiered at the Chain Theatre’s One-Act Festival in 2023. IG: @kylecmumford www.kylemumford.com 

MATT GIROVEANU (Director) - Matt is an actor, director, musical improviser & award-winning voiceover artist originally from Astoria, NY. Matt majored in TV Production and double minored in Theatre Studies & Performance at Seton Hall University. This is his second collaboration with Kyle C. Mumford, after premiering “Shrimp Pudding” at the Chain Theater in 2023. For over 10 years, Matt has toured the world improvising musicals with Baby Wants Candy, Your Love, Our Musical, Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, Blank! The Musical and VERN. Television credits include Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, CBS’ God Friended Me, NBC’s Law & Order: SVU, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, The Deuce, Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt & SyFy’s Happy! IG: @matt_giro  www.MattGiro.com

MARK GORHAM* (Bruce) - Mark is excited to be performing in The Chain One-Act Festival. Many thanks to Kyle C. Mumford for the opportunity. Mark has performed in a number of shows in New York & Regionally. Noted favorites include SEAGULL '69 (featuring Austin Pendleton) - Theatre 54, MEN IN WHITE - Sargent Theatre, PRIMER - Hudson Guild Theater, THE CLEARING & AWAKE AND SING - Axial Theatre, and EASTERN STANDARD - John Houseman Theater. He was also thrilled to perform in an excerpt from Lyle Kessler's play, A GOLDEN CITY, recently at Theatre For The New City. He has also appeared in a number of TV and Film projects.

DAVID HARRISON PRALGO (Omar) - David is a 23-year-old actor out of Queens, New York. He’s worked under acting coaches, Lauren B Martin, Pamela Scott, and Susan Batson. His TV and film credits include NBC’s Law & Order: SVU, the feature film YOU’RE NOT THERE, and short film BY THE WINDOW. David is also a boxer and is fortunate to have learned many things from this to apply to his acting career. Being the hardest working and best actor he can has always been his goal, and is confident and ready to take on any challenges thrown his way.

Layover at Reagan National

Written and Directed by Kate Katcher

Synopsis: As a prominent playwright and his wife await a delayed connecting flight, a disgruntled passenger at a nearby gate has a tremendous impact on their lives.

Kate Katcher: Playwright, actor, director & soon to be published author when Vine Leaves Press releases her first novel, 36, in 2026. Other published works include Scarsdale in the Best Short Plays, 2021, Bread in Laughter is the Best Medicine, and Blue Sky with Approaching Storm in Ageless. Full length plays include FutureFest Finalist A Fox in the Henhouse, and an award winning stage version of 36. She debuted on Broadway with Zero Mostel in Fiddler and was privileged to be chosen and directed by Jerome Robbins in the 1980 revival.

Don Striano: Actor

Don Striano’s credits include The Sopranos, the Onion News Network with Janeane Garofalo and John Cariani on Comedy Central, and HBO with Louis CK. independent films: We Follow the Rules, the LGBTQ award winner RIvers Watch Over Me, A Nice Drive and Planning Head, with Kate Katcher and Laurie Hamill. Stage roles include Nothing to Report, directed by John Augustine written by Sam Chacon, founder of Goal, the Gay Officers Action League.

Soured Milk

Written and Directed by Annie Raczko

Synopsis: At Oak Harbor High School, budget cuts (due to embezzlement) have led to the necessity of staff reduction. In the dismal faculty room, tempers flare when the supervisor announces extra teacher evaluations and student surveys to justify job performance.

Annie Raczko *

(Writer/Director/BARBARA)

Annie is a multi-hyphenate theatre maker (actor/playwright/director/teacher) and a recent member of Actor’s Equity. When not teaching theatre to high school students, you can find her on the stage doing musical improv, rapping, or writing a play to make her mess her message. Recent credits include her last play Hunger at The Chain Theatre festival, appearances at On The Spot Comedy Cabaret, and Moms:The Musical (dir. by Victoria Rae Sook/Surrette & Hall). If you pause the film Chosen Family (dir. Heather Graham) at the right time, you will see her react strongly to Heather Graham and Julia Stiles fighting on stage at a yoga/wellness festival. 

Crystal Williamson (SAM) 

Crystal has an impressive and diverse acting background, spanning indie films, webisodes, and theatre productions. Her most recent credits include the recently completed horror film called "The Execution Chair,” the off-Broadway production of “Trilogy” at Gene Frankel Theatre, and an online PSA called "The Sex Talk." Crystal's dramatic training includes comprehensive acting (classic and modern) and combat instruction from HB Studio and Red Bull Theatre. Quote for today: Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.

Josh Bartosch (JAKE) 

Yep, it’s Josh Bartosch. Josh is thrilled to be a part of Soured Milk, and to be Principal of the Fightin’ Elms. He is an NYC based actor, and some of his other theater credits include Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, It Came From Beyond, Geeks: The Musical, Aloha Say the Pretty Girls, Saturday Night Fever, and Out of Order.  Film credits include Solitarity, Mouth Breathers, The Leap, and Unfinished Works. He’d like to thank his family and friends for their support. You can find more of his work at @joshbartosch on instagram.

Olivia Whicheloe  (CINDY) 

Olivia Whicheloe is thrilled to be back at the Chain Theatre playing Cindy in SOURED MILK! This is her second time participating in the Chain Theatre Festival. Most recently, Olivia played Babs in BROKENECK GIRLS: THE MURDER BALLAD MUSICAL at The Wild Project. Other credits include A STITCH IN TIME and BALLOTS OVER BROADWAY. When she’s not acting, you can find Olivia on the beach at Coney Island, or trying out new recipes in the kitchen! Stay up to date with Olivia! Instagram: oliviawhicheloe

*Shows in this block include Equity Members appearing with permission of Actor’s Equity Association without benefit of an Equity contract in this off-off Broadway production.

** Not performing 8/25

There will be no livestream of Program #14