PROGRAM 3
(3RD FLOOR)
Endless Space by Mackenzie Robin Krestul
The Coronation of Constance by Taiwo Aloba
Where the Socks Go by Z.Quinn Reynolds
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.