Yeldā Ali is a New York City based artist and activist known for women’s rights and mental health advocacy. In
Dennis A. Allen II is from Hempstead, New York. His play The Mud is Thicker in Mississippi won the 35th annual Off
Cyrus Aaron is a creative storyteller and curator. The Fire This Time Festival Cycle 11 Playwright has used his
Ashley Adelman (Book Club and Interviewing Facilitator) received her BFA from NYU TISCH and her MFA from The Actor’s
Ali Andre Ali is a Palestinian/Irish-American actor and musician based in New York. As an actor he has worked with
Karen Alvarado is an Advisory Board Member of Poetic Theater Productions’ Veteran Voices Program. Karen is a Latinx actor, director,
“Normal” is for other people. The more Barbara Allen fought to be normal, the harder life laughed at her. And
Raquel was born in Madrid – Spain, is also of Costa Rican descent and has lived most of her life
Chelsea Allison is an actor and playwright from New York. This is her first year with viBe Company! Recent projects
Amza is a young artist growing in New York. He attended the East Village Community School where his music mentor
A proud Jamerican actor/writer/director who was born in the Republic of Brooklyn. I am woman of faith, who is committed
Mariela Andrade-Angel is a multitalented first-generation Mexican immigrant. She is a singer, poet, actress, stage manager and has also dipped
Ray Archie (Executive Director of Notes to the Soul, Inc.) is infinitely the musicians’ advocate. It comes from the heart
Sandy joined Art for Vets for the camaraderie. There she learned “the arts “ are therapy. She learned to relax
Jennifer Cendaña Armas is a performer, writer, and community worker. Her work has been performed in places such as the
Sojourner Brown is an NYU Tisch graduate with a BFA in Drama and a Minor in Creative
Monique Arrucci, a Brooklyn native, joined the U.S. Army in 2002, after 9/11, and served 8 years with one tour
Eric Aviles is an actor, writer, and teaching artist and activist residing in NYC. Eric recently completed a California tour of
Aya Aziz is a songwriter and performance artist based between New York and Beirut, Lebanon. Aya wrote and performed her
Chris has served in the U.S. Air Force for nearly 20 years, and is beginning the transition into a life
Elliot Babilonia (they/he) is a queer and transgender poet, musician, actor, singer and activist of Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage.
Tara Barnwell is a rating veterans service representative at the Veterans Affairs regional office. Having served 20 years, she is
Georgina Bates is a NY based choreographer/director. Her dance film UNSTOPPABLE was selected from the#mydancefilm campaign and screened at the Film
Román Baca is an artist, a classically trained ballet dancer and choreographer. In 2001, recognizing his desire to defend the
Ms. Tammy Barlet served for over 8 years in the United States Coast Guard, beginning in 1995. As an Operations
Kay Ulanday Barrett is a poet, performer, and educator, navigating life as a disabled pilipinx amerikan transgender queer in the
Jessica Barnhill is a New York based director, stage manager, and producer. She was the Associate Producer of Poetic Theater
Jan Barry is an award-winning journalist and poet whose books include A Citizen’s Guide to Grassroots Campaigns, Life after War
Jason Bayani is the author of Amulet (2013 Write Bloody Publishing). He’s an MFA graduate from Saint Mary’s College, a
Beatur is an entertainer working as a music producer, musical director, actor, DJ, comedian and as a member of various
Stacey Bell is a US Army veteran, writer, playwright, and performer originally from Illinois. She has been published in
Zubaida Bello is a poet and member of the Urban Word NYC Youth Board. She has performed her original poetry
Jerri Bell is the Managing Editor for O-Dark-Thirty, the literary journal of the Veterans Writing Project. She retired from the
With Poetic Theater Productions: Production Manager for Poetic License 2012, Poetic License 2014, Poetic License 2015: Subconscious, Poetic License 2016: A Kind of Now,
Zina served as a Combat Medic. She spent the majority of her adult life caring for others; fellow service members
James Edward Becton, a USA Veteran, is a multi-unionized, National/international performance artist with over thirty years of accredited experience. His
Toni Blackman, a highly respected artist and social entrepreneur, is the first Hip Hop artist selected to work as a
Tom Block is an artist, writer and activist best known for the development and implementation an activist art theory, “Prophetic
Aaron Marshall-Bobb is a performing artist from Brooklyn, NY. He was recently seen in Dreamgirls at Yale as Jimmy “Thunder”
Mickey Bolmer, a New York City playwright now living in California, works weaving sewing sometimes seemingly disparate nodes of experiences,
Bom5 was born in the South Bronx and raised on 174th Street. He started out as 174 SPIDER and ran
Artists often give brief acknowledgement to the assistance the Divine energies may provide in their creativity. For Khadijah Boney, 25,
Andrea Bowling started a new adventure in the writing world as a participant in PTP’s Veteran Voices program in the
é boylan (they/them) is a NYC based director, creator, and composer developing new work towards trans liberation. Recent/Upcoming projects: “Soft
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York and the proud daughter of Dominican immigrants, Keren Abreu is a singer-songwriter
Jerome Brooks, Jr. is a South Carolina native and is known for his work on Art= (Love)2 as Josh McKee.
Originally from Brooklyn, Mario began acting in 2013. Since then he’s been seen in “Blues for Mister Charlie”, “Ring Round
The Cave Canem, Poets House & Serenbe Focus fellow is the author of several books including Dear Twitter: Love Letters
Amber Brown performed in high school drama club plays, most notably as the Dodo Bird in Alice in Wonderland! Her
Gabriella Bruno: Upon graduating from Chapman University, Gabriella moved to Brooklyn to pursue her career in dance. She has been dancing
Adrienne Brammer is a 14-year Air Force veteran who worked as a broadcast journalist and combat videographer. She’s been assigned
Matthew Thomas Burda is an Actor and Producer. Theater Producer credits include Comfort Women: A New Musical (Off-Broadway, Summer ’15),
S.C. Beckner is an MFA candidate at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is currently working on a book-length
Nia Calloway is a multi-disciplinary artist from Texas who traverses the worlds of theatre, poetry, music, and dance. Her background
Pam Campos-Palma is an impactful political strategist, campaigner, and leader serving on the front lines of democracy and change with
Sarah Cangussu is a multicultural and multi-talented musician born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brasil, she has been traveling the
Maya Carter (they/them/theirs/Maya) Maya is a multi-hyphenate maker/performer, teaching artist + cultivator of joy— living and working on the land
Victory Chappotín is an Actor/Writer/Historian. At the Wild Project Victory played Olli in Dijla Wal Furat: Between the Tigris and the
Chad Chenail is a graduate of Pace University and freelance director based in Jersey City. He is also the cofounder
Amanda S. Cherry is an award winning photographer, freelance journalist, author, playwright, actress, director, former EMT, and military veteran. She
Nicosie is a Brooklynite poet and actress. She performed with viBe in “Crown Heights: A Remembrance,” “States of Being,” “Body/Vox,”
As a collaborative pianist, Shawn Chang has worked with the Bronx Opera, and Garden State Opera. As a composer his
Xandra Clark is an actor/writer/documentarian whose work explores multiplicity, ambiguity, and the boundaries of perspective between self and other. Her work
Everett Cox served in the U. S. Army from 1966-1969. He served in Viet Nam in 1969 with the 245th
Omar Columbus is an Advisory Board Member of Poetic Theater Productions’ Veteran Voices Program. Omar is a photographer, poet, curator,
Samantha is honored to be a part of the Poetic Theater family. With PTP: Goliath (Culture Project, Wild Project, CA
Leah Cooper has been directing, producing, and managing in theater for over 30 years. Based in Minneapolis, she has directed
Taro Vestøl Cooper is an actor and a spoken word artist. He graduated from Nordic Black Xpress Acting School in 2011.
D-Cross (Derick Cross) is a Queens NY born and Brooklyn based multi dimensional vocal and visual performance artist and arts
Melissa Cunningham, originally from Biddeford, Maine, is a visual artist, writer, professor, and veteran of the Air Force. She has
Caryn Davidson is an art educator who teaches for social justice, global awareness, and self-understanding. She studied Anthropology and Visual Art
Mateo d’Amato was born in Providence, R.I. His mother is from Argentina and his father is from New York City.
DARIAN DAUCHAN is an award winning solo performer, actor, and poet who has appeared on both Broadway (Twentieth Century) and
Ashkon is an Iranian-American actor and musician from the San Francisco Bay Area. Past credits include various roles in the
David Davila is a writer and performer from South Texas; where 45 wants to build his idiotic wall. His musicals
Trace Howard DePass is the author of Self-portrait as the space between us (PANK Books, 2018), which was a finalist
Louis DeVaughn Nelson (aka DeVo) is a multidisciplinary artist and founder of Hokum Arts. He studied Education and Playwriting/Screenwriting at
With Poetic Theater Productions: Curator for Poetic Open Sessions. Director Veteran Voices 2020 in Poetic License RENEWAL Director and Actor
Toni Ann DeNoble is a multi-disciplinary artist of the stage & screen, Toni Ann’s most recent credits include, Playwright’s Realm,
Maurice Emerson Decaul, a former Marine, is a poet, essayist, and playwright, whose writing has been featured in the New
Layla Diaz is a performance poet whose work has been done at Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam, Rebel
Frank Dolce is an actor and tap dancer from Sussex, NJ. He has worked in theater, television, film, and radio.
Ashley Dorcé is a child of God, musician and all around creative. She is a believer with a passion for helping people.
Phobe Dupont is a 12th grade student at Millennium Brooklyn High School. As an artist they are most inspired by the
Sarah Duncan is a cis white chronically ill queer femme, organizer, writer, performer, teacher, Buffy fan, and graduate student
With Poetic Theater Productions: Actress in GOLIATH, GOLIATH was presented in the Planet Connections Theatre Festival where it was nominated for 9 awards and
Duv is a soulful vocalist and songwriter from The Bronx known for his range in sound, ability to collaborate with
Salomé is an Ecuadorian actor, dancer, artivist and arts educator currently based in Brooklyn, NY. She obtained her B.A. in
Edgar Eguia is a NY-based actor. He has affiliations with The Flea Theater, The Amoralists Theatre Company, and Poetic Theater Productions.
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Pamela Enz is presently describing herself as a Hybrid Collagist. Her work in overlapping multiple mediums have as their foundation,
Miguel was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He was inspired to join the Army
Leo Farley is a United States Army Veteran. He served as a Communications Specialist with the 52nd Signal Battalion in
Teresa Fazio was a Marine Corps officer from 2002-2006, deploying once to Iraq. Her essays and fiction have been included
Jae Egge is a queer non-binary student and writer. They attend Moravian University where they are studying Sociology in hopes
Dominique is a TV, Film, Stage actress and Poet from Brooklyn, East NY. Selected TV credits: HBO’s “Show me a
Adam Fleming is a New York City based choreographer, performer, and educator. In 2018 he formed Two Way Radio, a
Zoë Flowers has the power to heal with her hands and words. Her poetry and essays can be found in
Stephen Funk (he/they) is a queer Pacific & Atlantic islander who has been organizing creative activism for nearly 20 years.
Adrienne de la Fuente joined Exit12 Dance Company in 2010 and has been with the company ever since, performing and
“I go by the name of Fun in which everyone would agree fits perfectly for me. I love to smile
Albert Andrew Garcia A.A.Garcia (b. 1982) is an artist and a writer with a background in performance theory and creative
Amanda J. Gardner, I fell in love with movies at a very young age but it wasn’t until I got
Shanelle Gabriel is a poet, singer, and lupus warrior from Brooklyn, NY who has performed internationally including Africa, Bermuda, Europe,
Tamara Geisler is an Actor, Writer, Producer and Teaching Artist. Born in Mexico City, she moved to the United States
Julie Geisler splits her time between Manhattan and a small town in the Catskills with her husband Philip Milio. She works
Katherine George is an Afro-Latina performer, director, writer, and educator from the Bronx, NY by the way of the Dominican
Keelay Gipson is a multi-disciplinary artist including work as an actor, filmmaker, director and award-winning playwright. His play What I Tell
Name: Frank Glass Extra-Curricular Activities: Acting Filmmaking Screenwriting Motorsports Cooking Meditation Running Gardening Reading Music Traveling Writing Leadership Experience: Navy:
Ebony Golden is a Houston, TX native now living in the South Bronx. Ebony is an accomplished performance artist, poet,
Nicole Goodwin is a veteran, author, performance artist, and award-winning poet. Her book Warcries is a collection of poems inspired
Jesse Goolsby is the author of the novel I’d Walk with My Friends If I Could Find Them (Houghton Mifflin
Anna is a performer, musician, teacher and a half of folk-pop duo, Anna/Kate. Anna has performed widely in music venues
Chelsea Gregory is a community-engaged dance theater artist, writer, educator and cultural organizer originally from Atlanta, GA. She was recently
Craig muMs Grant is an American Playwright, Poet and Actor best known for playing Poet on the HBO hit show
Ms. Guevara is a huge fan of Raquel Almazan’s work and honored to be collaborating on this production of La
Alex Guhde (they/them/theirs) is a New York City based non-binary queer theater maker. They strive to push the boundaries of
Sean Hagerty is a composer, violinist, and sound designer specializing in music for theater and dance. Previous productions with Poetic
“I’m Harmony, and I reinforce that life is a group project.” LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-harmony-hampton-msw-378113175 With Poetic Theater Productions: Participant
Amir Hall spent five years in Amherst College learning to write. Along with outstanding penmanship, he also developed an affinity
Sentell Harper recently had his one man show Seek and Ye Shall Find premiere in New York City in the
Brigitte is currently an apprentice carpenter with the NYC District Council of Carpenter’s but studied to be an actress in
Aimee Herman (Storytelling Faciliator) is a queer nonbinary writer and educator, the author of the novel, “Everything Grows” (Three Rooms
Liz Hensel served in the United States Marine Corps for 5 years on active duty and continues to serve in
Kenneth Heaton appeared as Paul in Poetic Theater Productions’ award-winning Goliath at The Wild Project and in the 2014 West
Vanessa Hidary is an Actress/Spoken Word Artist/ Writer and Director. She started her journey over 20 years ago at Nuyorican
Jen Hinst-White is a fiction writer and essayist whose work has appeared in The Common, The Missouri Review, The Southampton
Joanna Hoffman (www.joannahoffman.com) is a spoken word poet and teaching artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She is a 15 year veteran of slam, or
Eboni Hogan is a Brooklyn-based poet, playwright, screenwriter, actress and arts educator. She studied theater at NYU’s Tisch School of
For the last 20 years, Kim Holmes has emerged as one of the premiere, influential luminaries of the urban dance
Víctor Hurtado is a Veteran Sergeant of the United States Army. While in the service he often used his talents
Yayoi Ikawa (Jazz pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, educator) Born in Tokyo, Japan, but raised musically in New York, pianist/composer Yayoi
An 80’s baby born in New York and raised in the South, Taja Lindley is currently living in Hawaii and
Ish raps, writes, and makes records. A rapper and producer from Brooklyn, New York, Ish’s artist development has led him
Joell Jackson has performed with the off Broadway show STOMP on tour and in New York for five years. Immediately
Village Orpheus is Josh’s first production with Poetic Theatre Productions. He has appeared in a number of plays and musicals in
Kim Jinhyoung, is a writer and composer based in New York. Kim started his career as a composer from Seoul,
Jibeh Fatty is a beautiful queen from Gambia who is not afraid to express herself through fashion and speak her
Teniece Divya Johnson is an activist, capricorn, stunt performer, henna artist and student of life. A MFA graduate of the
Former Military Police Officer in the United States Navy, Hayley Johnson volunteered to serve in the Gulf War and was
With Poetic Theater Productions: Actor in Underground Actor in “Shatter the Sky” in Poetic License 2013 Actor in Conscious Language 2014
Hello my name is Hanifah Johnson and I am 19 years old, born and raised in Brooklyn. I am a
Jerome Jordan, singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, born and raised in Brooklyn, has played and sang with New York City powerhouse
With Poetic Theater Productions: Featured Artist in Possibilities of Being: 2020 Pride Virtual Open Mic w/ NYTW & PTP Featured
Kevin Kantor (They/Them) is a genderqueer actor, director, and spoken word poet. As a poet Kevin’s writing has been featured in Button Poetry, Buzzfeed, The Huffington
Jeremy Karafin founded Poetic Theater Productions in February 2010 and, as artistic director, has produced over 170 productions, showcases, gallery
Ben Kent is a full time Marine and part time writer, but will soon reverse his time investment in each
Fajjr was born and raised in the rural hills of Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania and is the daughter of Pakistani
Chris King is a creative artist in several media and a lifelong friend of J.A. Moad II. He has two
David King is an actor, director, poet, curator, educator and NYC native. He acted in acclaimed independent feature films “Four Bottles”
Alexandra Klausner is a freestyle singer, emcee, poet, actor, and grant-winning playwright originally from New York City. Words are her
Vicki Lynn Kohhepp, has proudly served fourteen years in the New Jersey Army National Guard. During those fourteen years
Abena Koomson-Davis is a performer, educator and wordsmith. She is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College where she earned a
Tara is an artist, printmaker, spoken word poet, and filmmaker with Frontline Arts and Warrior Writers NJ. She is also
Todd Kruse graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1988 and then spent 9 years in the Army Infantry, including
Danny Haengil Larsen (composer and lyricist) graduated from NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program where he now teaches, and where
Daryl is a Shakespeare enthusiast at heart, with a deep love for rebelling against the norm. Follow her on instagram
Danny Lama, (AKA Danny Thorin), is a military veteran, poet, vocalist, guitarist, harmonica player, composer, and film maker. He has been honored with
Robert Lambert is a director, writer, actor, singer and founder of Trampled Rose Productions. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts and currently living
Jacqueline Jones LaMon is the author of two award-winning collections of poetry, most recently, Last Seen (University of Wisconsin Press),
Janelle Lawrence received their B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Manhattanville College. As a writer, composer, and lyricist Janelle has had
Sam LaRoche is a spoken word poet and rap artist out of Brooklyn. In college Sam was signed to an
Sandra W. Lee is an 8-year Army combat veteran in the Special Operations Command, having deployed to Baghdad, Iraq from
Adin Lenahan is a writer, performer, and receptionist: Asher Rhys Got Married too Young (Fresh Fruit at The Wild Project,
1PABLO was born in Kingston Jamaica and grew up in Jamaica, Queens. He went to Springfield Gardens High School and
Kenya Lewis is an actor, playwright and choreographer. She is a drama student at the New School. She lives in New York
Michelan “Mi·I·Mi” Le’Monier is an upcoming artist whose growth stems from her inspiration of her melanin community and her development
Maurisa Li-A-Ping is a writer and educator raised by an Afro-Caribbean Blaxk Womxn in Brooklyn, New York. She has work
Elaine Little is a writer and U.S. Army Veteran who deployed to Cuba, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. Her short stories and
Sharifa Linton is born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Her love for dancing started at the age of 3 and
Leslie Lissaint is a world traveler and international performance artist, actress, dancer, and writer. A graduate of the University of
Sarah Livant is a native Alabamian. She attended Sarah Lawrence College and began stage managing in New York City upon
Daisy Long (Lighting Design) is a lighting designer for theater, dance and concerts. Recent credits include: Men on Boats; The Scottsboro Boys (Speakeasy Stage Company,
Anthony LoBue is an advocate, artist, author, coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and volunteer in literary, performing, and visual arts. He is
Corinna Louise Brown is an Army veteran who deployed to South Korea. A mother, a partner, a homemaker, a healer,
Natalie Lovejoy is a composer, lyricist, and author from Annapolis, MD whose work has been heard in New York at
Terry “King Luck” Lewis is an emcee and Poet who has developed a new style of rap called BEATRHYMING – beatboxing
Camillo Mac Bica, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy and ethics at the School of Visual Arts in New York
Eddie Maisonet is an interdisciplinary storyteller, teaching artist, and facilitator who is studying to add “dog trainer” to that list.
Craig’s experience as a former military medic, tending to both the visible and the invisible wounds of war, brought to
Alex Mallory is the director of The Metal Shop Performance Lab, founded with the mission to create theatrical events that
Major John D. Manley, US Marine Corps Reserve (retired) is an Army civilian currently serving as the Director, US Army
Jacqui Martinez is a Lenca Artist and Educator, raised in Los Angeles, Pasadena, California. Planted and Rooted in Siguatepeque, Honduras.
Rebecca Martínez is a Brooklyn-based director, writer, choreographer, and deviser. She has worked with Manhattan Theatre Club, Signature Theatre, PlayMakers,
Safiya Martinez Connell is a performer, writer and educator. She is an alumni of the New York Teaching Fellows program
Jazzy is an advocate, actress, and entrepreneur. She is currently affiliated with the women in prison projects reconnect leadership and advocacy
Tori Ashley Matos is a writer, performer, and artist based in New York City. They are a graduate of New
Chantal has been blessed to work in a variety of acting mediums including Theatre, Film, TV, Industrials and Commercials. In
Jennifer McGrath is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts who currently serves as the Stage Manager for
Ryan McCurdy is an Actor-Musician, Music Director, and composer based in New York City. He worked for the original Broadway
Mary Jo McConnell is an Advisory Board Member of Poetic Theater Productions’ Veteran Voices Program. Mary Jo McConnell is a
Charli McKean is a sixteen-year-old artist. Along with art, she likes to write fiction novellas, create comics, and practice guitar. She
Margaret McCarthy was named among the “Best of the Best Emerging Fine Art Photographers 2016” by BW GALLERIST. ARTZEALOUS named
Mia McClinton is an artist born and raised in New York with a lifelong dedication to the arts. Mia’s vibrantly
With Poetic Theater Productions: Poet and Performer for Love Redefined 2010, March ForWord and Uncharted Graphic Design for One Brave
Katherine is a fan of writing but has never done so professionally. After receiving a BA in English with an
Sophia Medina (she/her) is a queer Puerto Rican-Dominican who was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She is a
Sarah N. Mess’s poetry and art are featured in Warrior Writers’ most recent anthology, titled Warrior Writers. Sarah served in
John M. Meyer is an artist studying at the University of Texas at Austin. His work as a playwright-performer has
Léah is a freelance stage manager and a technical collaborator with the New York Neo-Futurists. They run the lights and
Philip Milio has pursued the art of photography all of his life. He worked for DoD with satellite imagery for
Patrice Miller is a director-choreographer and writer currently directing Mad Jenny’s Love und Greed in residence at Pangea. Her work
As a Naval Intelligence Officer, Melissa Milich was deployed to more than sixty locations overseas in support of counterterrorism operations
Ellen Mischinski is a stage manager, producer, and theater administrator. She has worked with Poetic Theater Productions as a Producer
Pooya Mohseni is an Iranian/American actor, Transgender activist and writer. Pooya appeared in an award winning one woman show, titled “One
Peter Molin is a retired US Army infantry officer who served in the 2nd Infantry, 10th Mountain, and 82nd Airborne
Charan P. Morris is a New York based poet/educator. A 2011-12 LAMBDA Literary Foundation Fellow, recipient of the Archie D.
J. A. Moad II is a former Air Force C-130 pilot with over 3000 flight hours and more than 100
Olivia Clari first worked with Poetic Theater Productions playing Cookie Mueller in Mickey Bolmer’s BACK Back: A Tragedy Party. Other
Jevon is a New York based actor, lover and hugger. Born in Harlem, raised in Brooklyn, He received his acting
Nkosi Nkululeko is a poetry, music, and chess instructor from Harlem. Some of his work is published or forthcoming in places
Janet Noh is a NYC-based songwriter, singer, musical theatre writer, and classical pianist originally from Seattle. Her recent musical works include THE ISLAND
Originally from Barnegat, NJ, Melody is native to the shore and pine trees scattered throughout her poetry. Her life has
Teshale Nuer is a Brooklyn based multi-disciplinary mover, storyteller and word lover focused on the story of the body, doing
Born in the Bronx, raised in Jersey. Before marrying my Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and way before becoming a military
Walt Nygard was born in Portland, Oregon, into an Army family. He grew up in various locations stateside and overseas.
Autumn Oftedal is from Yakima, WA and graduated cum laude from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA. She
April Dae Okpwae is a performer, playwright, & community organizer who utilizes comedy to highlight the diversity of black identity
Vinny Eden Ortega is a New York City based director/writer/actor. Acting credits include No Entiendo (Pace School of Performing Arts), Gathering Sparks (Theatre Row),
With Poetic Theater Productions: Actor in Love, Redefined 2019 in Poetic License 2019: Resilience Actress in GOLIATH in the Planet Connections Festival where Monique’s
David J. Palmer is an award-winning lighting & video/projection designer based in New York City. Recent Designs: Oso Fabuloso: A
Matt Park is a songwriter, guitarist, poet, and actor. He co-wrote music for Ma-Yi’s production of Peer Gynt and the
Catherine Parnell, Senior Associate Editor for Consequence Magazine, is an independent consultant as well as an instructor at Grub Street
Jenny Pacanowski is Poetic Theater Productions’ Veteran Voices Program Director. She is also the Founder and Director of Women Veterans Empowered
BRYS PERALTA-GRANT: I am 16 years old, go to Millennium Brooklyn High School, and aside from being an artist, I
Dahlia Damoiselle is a Poetic Theater Productions’ Veteran Voices Advisory Board Member. Dahlia is a queer, transgender writer of Vietnamese
Phillip Pineo is a NYC performer who’s worked in multiple artistic disciplines. Recently seen in “The Dick and Anita Holiday
Alia “Li” (pronounced Lee) Pierre is a Brooklyn native who has a strong passion for performing arts. She believes her
Corinne studied theatre at Ithaca College where she was a founding member of IC Teatro a Spanish language theatre group.
Sherri Pullum is a versatile actress with stage, independent film and television credits. She has received positive reviews for her
Danielle Puretz comes to Poetic Theater Productions by way of the John Gardner Fellowship. She works as the company’s Artistic Associate.
Glenn Quentin is an award-winning multi-hyphenate artist based in New York City. Author of “No Place For Us” a collection
(Rebeca) Rad is from Brazil by ways of South Florida & Northern Michigan. Rad is a Performance Artist/ Healer/ New
Vanessa Rappa is a poet, playwright, actor, dancer, singer, song-writer, musician, choreographer, performer, artist. Her play in development “Scribbled Lines”
With Poetic Theater Productions: Actor in “Presents” development series Actor in Underground Actor in Love Redefined 2012 & 2013 Actor in
MARCUS SCOTT is a journalist, playwright and musical theater writer whose work has appeared in Out, Elle, Trace, Essence, Playbill,
Lisa graduated from The University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2015 and has since been working as
Yadira De La Riva is an artist/educator from El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. She graduated from the University
Dr. Takeo Rivera has been a friend of Poetic Theater Productions since writing Goliath: A Choreopoem, which PTP first staged in
Anthony Roberts is a former United States Army Officer. He is a graduate of the New School where he earned
Grammy nominated music veteran reed player . innovator -Jay Rodriguez has been an important artist in the NYC’s sonic and
Cari Greywolf Rowan, a Post Vietnam era Air Force veteran (1976-1978), is a poet and spoken word performer: a wordsmith
Christopher Aaron “Doc” Rollins is a native Texan from the small town of Kerens. Aaron has a passion for poetry
Caroline Rothstein is a New York City-based award-winning writer and performer. She has been performing spoken word poetry, public speaking,
Daniel Roberts has directed multiple pieces by Mickey Bolmer with Poetic Theater Productions. Recent directing credits include: The Tempest (Ophelia Theater
Monique is a shape shifter, poet, playwright, screenwriter, big kid, and a master of make believe. Robinson was born and
Danielle Rutherford has spent her professional career dancing with Exit12 & XAOC Contemporary Ballet, performing in the City, creatively working
Ada Reso is a queer woman, an immigrant, Albanian-American, and an artist. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Art
SaaliSi is an NYC-based emerging artist artistically emerging through the Emerge Artist Fellowship at the Hemispheric Insitute. He is developing
Maria Mia Salazar is Poetic Theater Productions’ Veteran Voices Visual Artist in Residence Maria Mia Salazar is a Sculptor and
Celeste Sage is the positive and negative attraction between good intention and transparent honesty. She is grateful, however hard that
Recently appeared in the pre-Broadway run of Gotta Dance directed by Jerry Mitchell. Broadway credits: In The Heights with Lin-Manuel
Theatre and Acting has been my passion since my childhood in my native Puerto Rico, appearing in Telemundo’s Noche De
Alyssa “Lady Logic” Saunders is a 19 year old poet emcee from Brooklyn. With Hip hop and blues as her
Tony Schwalm is a retired lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Army Special Forces (a.k.a. the Green Berets). A veteran of
Andrew Scoville is a director and creator of original work. Current projects: Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Warehouse Theater
Katelyn Sheehan spent 4 years active duty in the US Air Force repeatedly deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Joshuah was thrilled to debut in Poetic Theater Productions in such a queertastic piece as Breaking Our Silence: Shaping Our
An Atlanta native who is currently residing in New York, Mshi Siyhanda majored in African American Studies at Georgia State
Moth Birch Sirignano (they/them/their) goes to school at Yorkville East middle school, and used to go to PS59. They have
Sofía is a Boston-raised performance artist, educator, and community organizer. Her work has been featured in a range of literary
David M. Stamps has been selected as a 2023-24 Artist-in-Residence at The Kennedy Center because of the cultural and social
Saviana Stanescu is an award-winning Romanian playwright, poet and ARTivist based in New York/Ithaca. Her plays include Aliens with extraordinary skills,
Latest credits include: Muses (Fringe Festival, NYC); The Vagina Monologues (Peekskill, NY); The House Of The Spirits (Gala Theater, Washington
Ianne Fields Stewart (pronouns: they/them/their) is a black, queer, and Transfeminine New York based storyteller working at the intersection of theatre and
James P. Stanton is a 2014 graduate of the Hunter College Department of Theatre’s Master of Arts and Baruch College’s
Sokunthary Svay was born in a refugee camp in Thailand shortly after her parents fled Cambodia after the fall of
Nathaniel Isiah Swanson is a 19 year old artist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. In 2018, Nathaniel competed in the
Rykeland (Ryka) Sweeney (He/they) is a queer and trangsgender veteran of the United States Army and an LGBT+ activist in
Kyra Tantao (she/her) is a Latina actor, musician, playwright, and graphic designer currently residing alongside the rats in Brooklyn, New
Off-Broadway: CQ/CX (Atlantic Theater Co.), La Ruta (The Working Theater), ReEntry (Urban Stages), Elliot, A Soldiers Fugue (Culture Project/P73), Welcome
Catherine Taormina is a professional actress member of SAG-AFTRA-AEA who also writes, directs, creates art work, works fabric crafts and
Grace Tarry is currently a sophomore at Millennium Brooklyn high school. Their journey started with them messing around on Pixlr (a
San Diego native, and Brooklyn transplant, Keomi Tarver is a dancer, writer, lover, teacher and friend. She began training at
Dancer, Choreographer and Fitness Professional, Candace earned her B.A. in Neuroscience and Behavior and minored in Dance at Barnard College.
Kelly Teaford is a queer actor, producer, stage manager, and the Program Manager of Poetic Theater Productions’ Veteran Voices Program.
Mei Ann Teo is a theatre/film maker whose work has toured globally, including Belgium’s Festival de Liege (Lyrics From Lockdown,
Colby is a 62 year old prison reform activist, re-entry advocate. She is a speaker and is writing her first
Lynae DePriest aka Thoughtress (they/them) is a black, queer, non-binary actor/comedian/poet/storyteller based in NYC. Their writing focuses on sharing their
Gabriel Tolliver is a freelance writer, producer, and director with the 366th Creative Mothership Group. He has created content for MTV,
Susan Toni is originally from Fargo, ND. Since moving to NYC she was an artist in residence with Vissi Dance
Neil Totton is an emerging singer/songwriter, dancer, choreographer and performance artist. His work blends music, video, fitness, storytelling and dance.
Temesgen Tocruray is a proud Eritrean-American Actor/Activist. Some of his most recent credits include HERE Arts “Unpacking”, Kampala (Uganda) International
Gaven Trinidad (he/him) is a first generation Filipinx American theatremaker, illustrator, and educator from NYC. His artistic work examines the intersections
As a multidisciplinary artist working out of Brooklyn, Becca constantly has her hands in a different project. She fluctuates between
Colista K. Turner is a New York based Social Worker, Actress, and Performer. She co-facilitates a therapeutic Art Group in
Danny Ursetti is a composer/percussionist from Southern California. Musical theater compositions include: A STATUE OF STATURE (Prospect Theater Company’s Musical
Valton Jackson is a southern boy all the way from Columbus, GA and holds a BA in Theatre from Berea
Elizabeth Velasquez seeks for her work to facilitate human connection and interaction. The cyclical forces of destruction and reconstruction drive her
Nicole Ventura is an actor and kickboxer from New Jersey. She has had the pleasure of collaborating with a number
Nabil Viñas is an award-winning actor born, raised, and based in NYC. He’ll appear at the 55th New York Film
Mercy Viola is a 22 year old Black and Native American nonbinary femme from Brooklyn, New York. They are passionate
Sharon C. Wallace is a retired Computer Support Specialist and Software Tester. Born in Cheyenne, WY, and raised in Kearny,
Steph was born and raised in NYC. A lover of many genres of music, Steph has trained in technique and
Vesta Walker hails from a family of artists and performers. Inspired by her family’s artistry, Vesta developed into a skilled
Brendan Ryan Walsh was honorably discharged from the U.S.M.C. and came home to N.Y. to pursue his love for theatre.
Watani Marks-McThomas is a writer, director, producer whose directing career spans over twenty years. Watani studied film and television production
Catherine Weingarten is a NYC based playwright and a recent graduate of the MFA Playwriting program at Ohio University, studying
Jennie West is a creative polymath, establishing compound connections between fine art, intuitive empathy, music and performance. Exploring themes of
Adam Wennick is an actor specializing in voiceover and a producer. Select Voiceover credits: Nicktoons’ Yu-Gi-Oh, commercials for Fanta, Death
Emily Wexler is a Brooklyn-based musician/song-writer/teaching artist/activist who employs the transformative power of musical story-telling as a means toward collective
Lauren Whitehead is a writer, performer and MFA recipient in Dramaturgy (Columbia University). Recent performances include a workshop of We
Jimmy White IV is a South Philadelphia native who passionately seeks to make a positive impact for youths and veterans
Messiah Wise is a pansexual asexual, poet, photographer, and actor with a good eye for fashion, goes by all pronouns
Andrew Willis-Woodward is a New York based director, actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, dialect coach, writer, and deviser. He is a
Tanaya Winder is an author, singer / songwriter, poet, motivational speaker and educator who comes from an intertribal lineage of
Hollie Wright is a Philadelphia native, Miss Wright began her career at The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco!). Miss
Donte Wright Da Storyteller is a Desert Storm veteran. He is a member of “Warrior Writers NYC,” and has been
Kryssy Wright is a lighting designer in Brooklyn. Since relocating to Brooklyn she has designed and built sets, designed and
Ran Xia is a Shanghai born, Brooklyn based playwright, theatre director, and sound designer. She is a resident director at
Stephan Wolfert, Actor/Writer/Director, MFA, (AEA, SAG) (US Army, ’86-’93, Medic & Infantry Officer) Stephan left a career in the military
Kim Yaged is an award-winning writer and photographer whose work frequently addresses issues of identity and stereotyping with a focus on using art for social
Kat Yen is the Co-Artistic Director and Resident Director of Spookfish Theatre Company. Recent NYC productions she directed and set
Shawn Randall is an actor, poet, singer-songwriter, musician, freestyle emcee, and producer. Born and raised in Brooklyn. He is a
Donna was born in Harlem New York and grew up in Bay Shore, Long island. She went to Brentwood High
An Afghan raised in New York City, Wazina’s storycollecting and storytelling work centers collective memories and rites of passage in
Fernando García is a drummer, percussionist, and composer well versed in a wide variety of musical styles. Born in San
With Poetic Theater Productions: Writer in “Presents…” development series Playwright, Vocalist and Actress in How to Stay in Poetic License 2013 Poet
With Poetic Theater Productions: Lighting Design for Love Redefined 2010 and Love Redefined 2014 Lighting Design for March ForWord 2010
With Poetic Theater Productions: Poet in March ForWord 2010 Poet and Actor in Filial Therapy in Culture Project’s Women Center