PROGRAM 11

Program #11 (3rd Floor)

A Hollywood Ending by Emerson Riter

How to Feel Without Touching by Bradly Valenzuela

Of You by JT Tsou

Emerson Riter (playwright) is ecstatic to make her NYC playwriting debut with A Hollywood Ending. She adores classical theatre, most recently performing as Benvolio (Romeo & Juliet) and Creon (Antigone). She was a member of the National High School Institute’s Playwriting Intensive this past summer where she completed her play Rom Com From Hell and has had two of her short plays produced at her high school. She enjoys writing fantasy, drama, and of course, comedy, and is working on her debut novel. She looks forward to the continued pursuit of theater and writing throughout her life. Special thanks to Masters Mainstage Theatre, Jason Summers and the Westchester Sandbox Theatre, and her friends and family.

Annabelle Rosenbluth (director) is delighted to be making her NYC directing debut at the Chain Theatre. Hooked on theatre from a young age, she began learning to direct in middle school and has directed two short plays at her high school. In addition to theatre, she has also directed multiple short films, including Dear Old Friend (2022) which was selected as a featured drama in the All-American High School Film Festival. Annabelle looks forward to continuing studying theatre at college next year and hopes you all enjoy the show! Special thanks to Masters Mainstage Theatre, her friends and family, and Gabrielle Giocomo.

David Moseder most recently appeared as Drunk Santa in Miracle on 34th Street with The Heights Players, where he previously performed in Prelude to a Kiss (Rita’s Dad); The Crucible (Judge Hathorne); Fool for Love (Old Man); 42nd Street (Abner Dillon); Harvey (Dr. Chumley); The Real Inspector Hound (Moon); Arsenic and Old Lace (Lt. Rooney); Detective Story (Pritchett); and All the King's Men (Gummy Larsen). Other credits include Agamemnon (Chorus) with Gallery Players; The Man Who Came to Dinner (Dr. Bradley) with St. Jean's Players; and three original plays at 13th Street Repertory. He also dances occasionally with The Pacemakers.

Jordan Hurley is a Brooklyn-based, Boston-born actor.  She loves working on new plays and has done so with the likes of Clubbed Thumb, Isle Theater Company, Ghost Light Theatre Company, and Foul Fiend Theatre Troupe.  Jordan can be seen performing around New York at places including The Brick, The Tank, Playwrights Downtown, Caveat, and The Center at West Park. Her hobbies include hosting dinner parties, singing along with the CDs in her minivan, and running the occasional marathon with her dad.  Jordan would like to see how many audible gasps she can cram into this awesome whodunnit. NYU BFA Drama.

Andy Fullard is a British-American actor, originally from England, with acting credits in the UK, Hong Kong, and the US. He has a Master's Degree in Theatre Studies from Leeds University, UK, and is an active guitarist and songwriter along with his love of the stage. His roles have included Wayne Hudson (Pop Corn), Riff (West Side Story), Lysander (A Midsummer Night's Dream), Riff Raff (Rocky Horror Picture Show), Charles Guiteau (Assassins), and Sigmund Freud (Freud's Last Session). He has been in New York for nine years and teaches Performing Arts at Uncommon Schools.

Ted Birke – Age 8 “Bitten by theatre bug”. “Itched” to participate in school plays. College days created character roles which were the most fun. Then Summer Stock beckoned. In the Big Apple studied acting and did some off-Broadway work. But a detour brought me to the Field of Social Work. Now retired and back on the boards. Yay! Performances dedicated to the memory of my Dad.

Molly Kriskey is so excited to be working with all these wonderful people at The Chain. Molly is a sophomore at Tisch Drama where she studies at Stella Adler. Since moving to the city she has acted in new plays and student films as well as working as a stage manager, director, and singer. Enjoy the show and thank you to this awesome team, her friends and family, and The Chain! 

Jean-Marie Stodolski hails from the exotic land of Hudson County, New Jersey. She was last seen in Pat Philipps' comedy, Vino Veritas at The Theatre for The New City, originating the role of Theresa.  She has also been seen in Ethan Fox's Invasive (Vickie Jones), and in The Gallery Players' one-act production of Secondhand Smoke (Kitty). Other credits include: Princesses of the Bar Table (Snow White) & OZ: A Twisted Musical (Off-B'way. Ensemble/Dance Captain).  Represented by Glitter Talent Agency. Former core dancer of Hexentanz Burlesque Company and member of Ikeda Youth Dance Ensemble. Muhlenberg College alum. Proud member of Local 6. NMRK. 

Josie Leff is thrilled to be making her NYC acting debut here at the Chain Theater. As a current high school senior, she's devoted her previous years of school to growing her skills as an actor and will continue her theater education for the next four years at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Bradly Valenzuela (Playwright) is a director, playwright and producer based in New York City. He received his B.A. in Directing at California State University, Fullerton, where he received his degree in Theatre with an Emphasis in Directing. He has produced and directed multiple original productions in the years throughout the city while also exploring his recent desire to be a playwright, with Pieces of People: A Two-Sided Eulogy being his playwright debut at the New York Theater Festival. He is thrilled to have How to Feel Without Touching debut at the Chain Theatre, and wants to thank all who remind him how to feel.

Emily Kluger (Director) couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with one of Bradly’s beautiful pieces once again. Her greatest passions lie with the creation of new works, and she is so honored to be collaborating with such a great group of artists! Past credits include: Pieces of People: A Two Sided Eulogy - NYTF 2024.

Daniel Gomez (Eros) is a Colombian-American artist from Queens, New York, committed to showcasing the Latiné experience. An alumnus of LaGuardia and the Meisner Technique program at the Neighborhood Playhouse, he made his Off-Broadway debut in 2023 at Intar Theatre. He is a versatile comedian, singer, dancer, and writer, with theatre credits including Coyote Oughta Eat That Salesman!, A Boy Called Lobo, & Sonnets For An Old Century. He also teaches with Park Avenue Armory, Theatre Development Fund, and The MET. He is excited to take on the role of Eros in How to Feel Without Touching

Christian Pins Coen (Death) is an actor and activist known for their award-winning performances in theater and film. Credits include The Guinep Tree, performed for the ambassador of Barbados, Bonus Life, a sold-out run, and In2U a horror short directed by Adrienne Acevedo Lovette. A Best Ensemble winner at SheNYC (The Station), they bring bold storytelling and depth to every role. Follow them irresponsibly @beigebabyjesus.

Danielle Johnson (Light) trained at Atlantic Acting School and some of her passions include site specific work, puppeteering, devising, and works in development. A few past credits include Seven Gasoline Stations (Brooklyn College @ Playwright’s Horizons), SPARK (site- specific, Who What Where Productions), The Finalist (Emerging Artist’s New Work Series), The October Diaries (web series). She is honored to be a part of a new work’s world premiere. Get to know her better at daniellejohnsonactor.com. 

Amy Losi (Gran) has appeared in ninety plays, playing everything from Maria in Lend Me a Tenor to Mistress Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor. She is also a director, playwright, and Dramatists Guild member. Amy’s plays have been accepted into fifteen festivals, winning awards including “Spirit of the Hartford Fringe Festival.” Her full-length plays premiered at Theater for the New City and American Theatre of Actors. Other credits: Broadway Comedy Club, commercials, film, and TV. https://www.amylosi.net/ (IG: @amy.losi)

Victoria Centonze (Mother/Mom) is a Bronx native and graduate of Brooklyn College with an MFA in Acting. She has performed in Dance Nation and El Huracán, among other works, bringing a focus on authenticity and diversity to her roles. As an actor and educator, she is passionate about making the arts accessible to all. (IG: @victoriacentonze)

Caelinn Aisling Ní Bhroin (Daughter) is an Irish actor and devisor based in New York. She has a bachelor’s degree in Drama and Sociology from Trinity College Dublin and a recent graduate of Bow Street Academy in Dublin. Caelinn has over five years’ experience in both theatre and film, her most recent theatre credit being This Too Shall Pass which was part of the Dublin Fringe Festival in September. (IG: @caelinn__)

Katie North (Producer) As a writer, director, actor and producer of film, TV, and theater, Katie North enjoys a rich artistic career in New York. Most recently, she wrote, directed, and starred in comedy pilot Events at Hemlock Manor, edited by Emmy-nominated SNL editor Ryan Spears; starred in features Face the Music and Ghost Punchers; co-wrote and starred in dramedy pilot Nightfish. She is currently co-producing the Broadway comedy musical Operation Mincemeat alongside longtime friend and collaborator, JT Tsou. (IG: @kt.north)

JT Tsou (Playwright/Director) is the Co-Founder of Left No Ring Productions (LNR) with her producing partner and dear friend, Raye Levine. A proud member of the Roundabout Theater Company’s Ambassador Council, JT is a creative committed to increasing access for and amplifying the stories of women, immigrants, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+. In addition to theater, JT is an award-winning TV/Film writer, director, and producer with credits spanning across Netflix, PBS, Nickelodeon, Paramount, Peacock, and Disney. LNR/JT is currently co-producing the Broadway comedy musical, Operation Mincemeat, alongside longtime friend and collaborator, Katie North. She wishes to thank the many hands and hearts that helped bring “Of You” to life. (IG: @jalexandra_t)