Everleigh Brenner (she/they) (WALT) is an actor, writer and founding artistic director of Hoo Hah House Productions, a critically acclaimed, feminist, eco-friendly production company. After graduating from the Baltimore School for the Arts, Everleigh continued her acting training across the Atlantic at Drama Centre London graduating in 2020. Everleigh completed her masters degree in screenwriting at the London Film Academy in 2021 where she began work on her award winning, solo show, BRAVE FACE. Everleigh can be seen as ‘Jessie’ in Oscilloscope’s film, Sollers Point, and heard in the Audible series, RADIOMAN, playing ‘Alex'. For more please see eveejo.com.
Sasan Ahmed (ROY) studied theater at Seton Hall University and acting at various studios. He also went to UCLA School of Law. That bit’s not relevant, but his mom keeps insisting he put that in his playbill bios. What is relevant is that he once snuck into Sleeping Beauty’s Castle with friends. He is excited to be a part of this production to continue exploring the inner machinations of Disney(TM) as well as, more broadly, the limitations that all of us face in the pursuit of our goals.
Daniel Stonewall (RON) is an actor based in LA and got his Bachelor's in Film Production at Grand Canyon University. He works mostly in improv and comedy and even had a brief run at Youtube's SMOSH. His film "don't say it" won best film in the 2020 Goldman Sachs film festival. Other works include award winning short films "bloom" and sketch comedy piece "how did we get here" directed by Funny or Die's Jon Mackey.
Maya Valenciano (DAUGHTER) is an actor / singer / dancer who has performed professionally in regional theaters around Southern California, and is currently working on her BA in Theater at UCLA. Past roles: Antigone (Antigone) at UCLA, Osadda’s Revenge (Edith) at Pacific Resident Theatre, On This Side of the World (Mezzo) at Musical Theatre West, Anne of Green Gables (Diana Barry) at Chance Theater, West Side Story (Francisca) at Performance Riverside, Zoot Suit (Pachuca Girl) at Shakespeare OC. A big thanks to Brian Eckert, the production crew, and this talented cast for creating such a wonderful experience!
Brian Eckert (Director/Producer) is a director and adapter of plays and musicals in pursuit of weaving together the logical with the lyrical. Motivated by his childhood in poverty, Brian creates theater to understand how the systems we create and put trust in impact us. His work has been shown at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in New York, Two River Theater, and on Fast Radio Burst!, an audio play podcast. Brian is a frequent associate to director Sarna Lapine and others, including the legendary Graciela Daniele and Ruben Santiago-Hudson. He has worked Off-Broadway and regionally at Ars Nova, Atlantic Theater Company, Classic Stage Company, New York City Center, and Two River Theater. Upcoming: Sunday in the Park with George (Pasadena Playhouse; Assistant). BFA: NYU. brianeckertdirector.com
Sidne Phillips (Producer), a multi-hyphenate creative, is thrilled to be a part of this production. Based in Los Angeles for ten years and a proud USC Trojan, she has made a name for herself in the acting, writing, and now producing spheres of entertainment. When she is not collaborating with peers and professionals in various artistic endeavors, you can catch her on Instagram @wordsnwines pairing her favorite books with her favorite wines.
Joshua Moreno (Production Designer) is a visual and event designer and carpenter. Past theatrical credits include "The Last Supper and Three Years Later" (Strasberg Institute, New York). During the pandemic he started his own business taking custom furniture commissions from clients all over the country. You can find some of his work on Instagram @reclaimedbyjoshua.
Jimmy Mura (Production Manager / Sound Designer) is a producer, sound designer, and musician. Recent work includes the American premiere of the West End hit “The Grinning Man,” “The Last Supper and Three Years Later” at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, and the radio play "Testing Dunleavy-Grove" with the Fast Radio Burst! podcast. He is the composer and lyricist of the musical “Love-Letter-For-You.TXT,” currently in development. He attended Marymount Manhattan College where he left with a BA in Theatre Studies with a concentration in directing. jimmymura.com
Matt Duran (Lighting Designer) is a lighting designer originally from Orange County, CA. Currently he is employed as an Audio Video & Lighting Technician at the Hammer Museum. Matt is finishing his BFA in Design & Production: specialization in Lighting Design this spring at California Institute of the Arts. Matt’s approach to design is rooted in the understanding that lighting must not only shape the movement on stage but propel the story. Using color and light to bring to life the world forcing viewers to think differently. He continues to collaborate with artists in the Los Angeles area and beyond. His work has been seen at Los Angeles River Center & Gardens, at Cal Arts in the Sharon Disney Lund, The Black and White Studio, Permanent Set, & Graduation Courtyard.
Sami Hansen (Stage Manager) is a stage manager and director from Boston, MA, presently based in California. She received her Directing BFA from Belmont University, where she worked on various mainstage and laboratory productions, with an artistic focus on female-centric works that highlight the unknown struggles women have faced in history. Most recently, Sami worked at Calarts as the Stage Manager for a Center for New Performance workshop, as well as the Cover Stage Manager for I Want a Country. Currently pursuing her MFA, Sami will one day hopefully be working on Broadway and have as many corgis as the Queen.