ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME
By Daniel K. Isaac, directed by Ralph B. Peña
An epic play which traces the journey of one Korean family from the wars in Korea to the riots in Los Angeles. (Ma-Yi Theater Company)
Storyteller Jillian, who takes on the roles of a comfort woman, a model wife, an adopted teen finding her birth mom, and later a new mother herself.
I LOVE MY FAMILY ❤️🔥
By Alex Lin, directed by Nana Dakin
The Benson-Wangs let it all hang out during a family therapy session. (Ma-Yi Theater Company)
Amber, the tragic Wasian.
THE GREAT HUNGER
by Kallan Dana, directed by Erica Zippel Schnitzer
A dark comedy (and sometimes a musical) about jealousy, suffering and connection taking place between the Irish Potato Famine and present day. (The Tank NYC)
Aoife/Eva, the “loveliest orphan” in the workhouse, and the victim of a terrible betrayal.
Crew Member, a bit of comic relief.
PLAYDATE
by Kallan Dana, directed by Erica Zippel Schnitzer
Hugh Hefner is surrounded by ghosts and regrets in this ensemble-driven dark comedy about the Playboy Mansion. (Dixon Place)
Bunny, part of a five woman ensemble - a personification of the Mansion.
GUT GIRLS
by Sarah Daniels, directed by David Deblinger
A drama about working class girls at a meat factory in Victorian England. (Stella Adler Studio of Acting)
Ellen, the toughest girl in the gutting shed, and a vegetarian.
Priscilla, the shy but compassionate wife of a monstrous aristocrat.
ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
by William Shakespeare, directed by Owen Horsley
A Shakespearian problem play about a girl’s journey to win over the love of her life. (Stella Adler Studio of Acting)
Helena, a young, passionate, and fiercely smart woman.
INTUITIVE MEN
by Sofya Levitsky-Weitz, directed by Jake Beckhard
A hilarious and existential one act that explores both the complexities and the ignorance of the straight white man. (Williamstown Theatre Festival, and The Brick Theater)
Beth, the neglected girlfriend.
SERIALS @ the flea
various writer & directors
Late night episodic short play competitions at the Flea Theater.
Pictured: Izzy in “That’s My Son” by Liz Morgan
METAMORPHOSES
by Ovid, directed by Christa Kimlicko-Jones
A language and movement based adaptation of Ovid’s stories of transformation: Daphne, pursued by Apollo, finds her independence in an unexpected fate; Io is cursed by Juno out of jealousy. (Stella Adler Studio of Acting)
Daphne, a beautiful young nymph who craves independence.
Argus, a three headed monster who stands between Io and her freedom.