PROGRAM 7

Chickadee by Leon Lone

Farewell to Blammerton by Robert Cantillon

Revolution 10 by Annie Brown

*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.

BIOS

Caitlyn Marr (Director) is a New-York based director and actor from Miami, Florida. Directorial credits include “300 Bones” and “The Den of the Spectacled Bear” at Chain Theatre Festivals in 2023. Co-artistic director of PAUL @we_are_paul. All the gratitude goes to Lana and the cast for their brilliant work. Instagram: @caitlynmarr22

Leon Lone (Playwright) is a New York-based playwright originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her plays, including those presented under another name, have previously been featured at the Chain Theatre; PTP/NYC: After Dark and Pittsburgh City Theatre. She is a co-artistic director of PAUL (wearepaul.org; @we_are_paul), and the founder of The Dovecote, a monthly reading series for new works. Special thanks to the cast, the Chain Theatre, Ben Hoffman, Eva Hoffman, and Marcel Dzama – and, as always, Caitlyn Marr. 

Murphy Baker (Eckersley) is an actress, singer, and improviser currently based in Brooklyn. Originally from Houston, TX, she graduated in May of 2021 with her BFA in Musical Theater from Colorado Mesa University. Currently, you can find her performing around the 5 boroughs with her indie improv troupe Pie Town, as well as performing in The People’s Sketch Revue at the People’s Improv Theater. 

Natasha Jain (Alberts) is a British actor and voiceover artist, who recently made her New York debut in ‘Hoyt St’ at Theatre Row. Credits include; ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, ‘The Craft’ and the world premiere of ‘The Butcher’ by Andrew Biss.Natasha has directed four stage plays in prominent Hong Kong theatres. She is also an educator whose work has included designing and delivering syllabi for a prestigious Hong Kong University for its ‘Acting for the Global Screen’ degree. When she is not performing on stage, Natasha works as a corporate role-player and facilitator for theatre-led learning companies.

Emily Ma (Opal) is an Asian American actor born and raised in New York City. Her theater credits include 300 Bones by Leon Lone (Chain Theatre), Middle C by Erin Mallon (A.R.T./NY Theatre) and One Flea Spare by Naomi Wallace (Middlebury College). Last summer, she acted as the lead of her first feature film titled All for One directed by Paul Chau. You can also see her on the original student web-series The Deli People on Youtube. Emily graduated from Middlebury College with a joint major in Theatre and Political Science. She is thrilled to be returning to the Chain Theatre and working with a stellar cast and crew!

Wynn McClenahan (Trask) (she/her) is thrilled to be a part of the Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival. Most recently, she performed in the Westport Country Playhouse “Script in Hand” reading of 100 Saints You Should Know directed by Maria Dizzia. Wynn was also just seen in a new play entitled The Dust of the World at the HB Playwrights Theatre. Credits include SEX, GRIFT, and Death (Potomac Theatre Project), 7th Annual Women in Theatre Festival (Project Y Theatre), Tiny Barn Theatre Festival (Project Y Theatre), and Julius Caesar (PTP/NYC).  Middlebury College, BA Theatre.  www.wynnmcclenahan.com Instagram: @wynnmcc

Chase Naylor (Chet) is a classically trained actor who graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He is currently a New York based actor and founding member of the New Ambassadors Theatre Company. He recently played Nick in the fil 'The Nurse' and he just originated the role of Shawn in Tight Five during their in-rep performances at the Hudson Guild. He is excited to be a part of the one-act festival and more excited to share the stage with such amazing artists. You can keep up with Chase's acting exploits  by following him on  instagram: @chasenaylor or email him for updates at chasenaylor@gmail.com.

BIOS

Robert Cantillon - Playwright + Director

Robert Cantillon is a playwright and musician from Southington, Connecticut, living and working in New York City. Having previously brought his short play Push-Ups to the Chain Theatre (Summer ‘22), Robert is thrilled to be returning to this winter’s festival with Farewell to Blammerton. Additional recent productions of his work include Gracious Host (Secret Theatre), Midnight at the West Haven Train Station (SooP Theatre), Last Long Night in Hell (Teatro Latea), and Raw Sewage; or, an alternative to/blatant misuse of Bayesian Statistics (Secret Theatre). His band, The Pocket 10s, performs his original music at venues around New York City.

https://www.robertcantillon.com

Atiana Skokan - Valerie

Atiana Skokan is delighted to be a part of this project. She is an actress and fine artist based in New York and San Francisco. She recently graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where she completed her acting training at the Meisner Studio and at the Stonestreet Residency. 

Dorothea Miller - NatashaDorothea is a writer and actor based in NYC. She recently graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where she double majored in Dramatic Writing and Drama. Dorothea’s favorite production thus far has been in collaboration with 2024 Sundance Nominee– Dylan Guerra– on the world premiere of Lisa at the Marilyn Monroe Theater.  Currently, Dorothea is in pre-production for her original play entitled, “That Big Voice Inside My Head,” premiering at the New York Theater Festival in June 2024. 

https://www.dorothealmiller.com/ 

Aidan Hall Moore - Reid

Aidan is thrilled to be collaborating with Rob Cantillon for the second time after performing in his play Gracious Host this past summer at the Secret Theatre! Aidan is an actor based in NY & LA who will receive his B.F.A in Drama this spring from NYU Tisch (Stella Adler Studio, Stonestreet Studios). He also trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, UK. Recent Credits: King Lear (Lear) @ RADA; The Violet Hour (Denis McCleary), Metamorphoses (Midas/Hermes/etc.) @ Stella Adler; The Lower Depths (Alyoshka) @ NYU Tisch Drama Stage; Romeo & Juliet (Paris) @ VINO Theater; Richard II (Duke of York) @ NYU SITS; Sganarelle (Lélie) @ NYU-PHTS. For Isa! https://aidanhmoore.wixsite.com/actor   

Cade Koch - Merp

Cade (he/they) is an actor, director, and fight choreographer establishing themselves in NYC after graduating from NYU in 2023, where they completed all of their acting training with the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. @cako0518 on Instagram will be documenting the upcoming projects and shenanigans.

ANNIE BROWN (Playwright & Media Designer)

 (She/Her) is a New York City based and Edmond, Oklahoma raised playwright, composer, and producer. As a new work enthusiast, Annie deeply enjoys switching narratives to create theatrical work that offers differing perspectives and empowers often silenced voices. Recent works of her’s include Remembering Morgan (DUAF @ Playwrights Horizons), Hillary Loves Me (The Tank), Myles To Go (Players Theatre), and various other works with 54 Below (Heard It From a Birdie, I Can Do That, & “Do Not Sing List” series). Annie studies Playwriting and Theatre & New Media at Marymount Manhattan College with a goal of continuing to expand the type of theatre she can help create.

“Use art to put good in the world.”

AnnieMaeBrown.com | Instagram @anniebrwn

JACKSON BRADSHAW (Director)

(he/they) is a New York City based director. Recent credits include Noise by Rae Covey (SWATCH @ Producers Club Theatres,) I Want to See the Sun Again by Bram Hartman (PlaygroundNY,) Heard It From a Birdie by Annie Brown and Josh Neighbors (Purple Light Productions,) Remembering Morgan by Annie Brown (DUAF @ Playwrights Horizons,) and Apartment on Yucca by Stephen Jared (Premiere the Play.) Film credits include their internationally screened multi award winning short film, Untitled Self Portrait. Jackson is a graduate of The Dobbins Conservatory with his BFA in Theatre and BS in TV/Film. @jacksonbradshawofficial on Instagram and Tiktok.

ASHLEY RIBOUL (Dalia) 

(she/her) is a New York based actor and dancer hailing from Newburgh, NY. Whether on or off stage, Ashley is very passionate about telling stories, being a part of new works, devising and collaborating with fellow artists, and overall playing pretend. She is a graduate of Hofstra University with a BFA in Drama Performance, and is excited to make her NYC debut. Recent college credits include Cymbeline (Cornelia), The Revolutionists (Marianne Angelle), and Barbecue (Black Lillie Anne). She would like to thank her family and friends for the love and support, and Jackson and Annie for this amazing opportunity. @ashleyriboulll on Instagram.

PAIGE FLOTTMAN (Cal)

(She/her) is a New York-based and Missouri-raised actor, singer, and dancer. Paige is especially interested in new works development and new interpretations of classical pieces. Recent credits include The Oresteia at The Gallery Players, Remembering Morgan at Downtown Urban Arts Festival, and productions at the Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance, where she received her BFA in Musical Theater. Many thanks to all of the wonderful people she’s collaborated with in the last year who have helped her reach this point.

Adam Schween (Max)

(He/Him) is a New York based actor, singer and dancer. Adam has appeared in multiple original works in the New York area including An American Hero at NYMF (Thomas O’Brien) (which he won an outstanding performance award for) and Heard it from a Birdie (Coby). He appreciates each and every one of you for coming and experiencing this show! @AdamSchween 

Chyna Jackson (Mason)

(Any) is a graduate from LIU Brooklyn with a BFA in Theater, Film, and Television and a graduate from Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She was a dancer at Mark Morris Dance Center and Dancewave. Her previous credits include Outside In, Remembering Morgan, Twelfth Night, and Ellipses. She believes that it is always a pleasure to work on new and innovative projects.

Kris Russell (Costume & Prop Designer) 

(she/her) is a longtime theater lover from New York who after a lifetime of being the most dramatic person she knows, is bringing her talents to the stage via costume styling! In addition to being a person who enjoys many crafts like embroidery, felt flower making and more, she truly finds joy in helping others to reflect exactly what they feel on the inside through their clothing and make up! The art of costuming brings so much to a production and she’s so proud to be able to practice that art. 

Sophie Falvey (Bet) 

(they(them) is a New York-based stage and film actor originally from Takoma Park, MD. Selected New York theater includes The Seagull (Firebird Players), R.U.R (Firebird Players), Horsegirls (Homemade Jean Shorts), and Comedy of Errors (Gallery Players). Oberlin College theater credits include The Moors, At the End of the World, Hamlet, and Orlando.