PROGRAM 24

Caitlin Clark Murdered My Grandmother by Robert Cantillon

Just For Fun by Lydia De Souza

Switcheroo by John Spellos

Teenage Dreaming by Lisah Graziano

Talia Godfrey (Kat/Helen) is a New York-based actor and director. She recently graduated with a B.F.A in Drama from Tisch School of the Arts where she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Playwrights Horizons Downtown, The Meisner Studio, and Stonestreet Studios for Film/TV. She recently starred in and produced the short Dear Nora which won 1st place in the Russo Brothers’ AGBO No Sleep ‘Til Film Festival. She's thrilled to be a part of this festival!

Francoise Traxler (Detective Miller/Alison) is honored to be bringing such an important and completely true story to light. Francoise recently moved to NYC from Nebraska, where she saw firsthand the unrestrained power of Caitlin Clark. Recent credits include various roles in A Sketch of New York (A Sketch of New York Productions Inc.), and Annie in The Play That Goes Wrong (Lincoln Playhouse). Thanks to her mom, dad, and cat for their constant support!

Addison Hinojosa (Caitlin Clark) (she/her) is a singer and actor based in New York City, originally from Phoenix, Arizona. She was trained in Musical Theater at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in both LA and NYC. Some of her past theater credits include Trina in The Great American Scream Machine (SOOP to NUTS Festival), Raya in The Banned (Playground NYC), and Marc Antony in Sound and Fury and Shakespeare (The Parkside Players NY). If you want to find out more about her, you can check out: addisonhinojosa.com (website), or addyhinojosaa (IG)

Robert Cantillon (Playwright and Director) is a playwright and musician from Southington, CT, living and working in New York City. Past productions of his work include Closed Opening (Chain Theatre), Raw Sewage (Secret Theatre), Last Long Night in Hell (New York TheatreFest), Midnight at the West Haven Train Station (SooP Theatre) and Gracious Host (Broke People Play Festival). His band, The Pocket 10s, performs around the city. He holds a BFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. robertcantillon.com

LYDIA DE SOUZA (Playwright/Director) is a Brazilian/American actor/director/writer. A graduate of Circle in the Square and Wheaton College, she is a co-founder of the award-winning theater company Cross Bronx Studio based in Dubai and now New York City. Her writing has been published nationally and internationally, she has directed and adapted Shakespeare for international audiences incorporating modern music to support the text in such shows as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth, and her adaptation of Romeo + Juliet with the music of Queen is opening in Dubai this February. She has performed on stages around the world including off-Broadway, LA, Seattle, Amsterdam, Brussels, Brazil, and Dubai. This one is for you, Alan.

VERONIKA DOMINCZYK (Imogen) is a graduate of UNCSA, where she starred in such productions as The Seagull (Nina), Trojan Women (Cassandra) and Bus Stop(Cherie.) Film and TV credits include Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife, Law & Order SVU, Nurse Jackie, and Lights Out. A proud mom of three, she is thrilled to be making her New York City stage debut.

SAM DEMURIA (Victor) Thrilled to be here, thanks to Johnny, Lydia, and Veronika for involving me in the process!

Laura Chartrand (Director) is excited and thankful to be apart of this wonderful show! Laura graduated with a BA in Theater Arts from UW-Parkside and has her masters in nursing from Marquette University. Recently Laura directed at the Heights Players Directors Workshop, Wanda’s Visit. Laura also performs and recent credits include: Rita in Prelude to a Kiss; Mary Warren in The Crucible; or Evie in Coney Island Christmas (Heights Players). Laura would like to thank John Spellos for this opportunity and amazing script. Also thank you to the wonderful cast, crew, friends and family, and, of course, Catherine Brophy.

Noah Chartrand is a Brooklyn based actor and this is his first time at the Chain Theatre. He has been working in musicals and plays such as Into The Woods, Legally Blonde, Carrie, and Guys and Dolls. Plays such as And then there were none, A Murder is announced, and Much Ado About Nothing. Noah is excited and honored to be a part of this wonderful show. 

Lori Elkerdawy (Lucy) is thrilled to be performing in Switcheroo at the Chain Theatre’s One-Act Play Festival! Lori is an actor, educator, and holistic fitness coach determined to help others glow and grow from the inside out. Recent credits include Footloose (Ariel) and Urinetown (Little Sally). Lori thanks Laura and the entire team for making this such a rewarding experience. Keep up with her @lori.hanan

Greg Henry (Victor) is excited to be making his Chain Theater debut. Recent NYC credits include Kinky Boots (Mr. Price), The Full Monty (Harold Nichols), and Cinderella (Ensemble/King Maximillian swing). Greg would like to thank Laura for trusting him with this character and for the guidance and leadership. He wants to express thanks to the insanely gifted Dorea, Noah, and Lori. Also, thank you to Monica for keeping the team aligned. @gregshenr

Dorea Slagle (Alice) is a Brooklyn based actor and director. She is thrilled to perform at the Chain Theater Festival for the first time! Dorea has worked with over a dozen theaters across New York. Some of her favorite roles include: Claire (Proof), Lady Eugenia D'YSquith (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder), Juliet (Romeo & Juliet), The White Witch (The Lion, The Witch, & the Wardrobe), Heather McNamara (Heathers), and Beatrice (Much Ado About Nothing). She was also in the original cast of A Pound in Your Pocket, by Charles Strouse, at the West 4th Street Theater. She would like to thank Laura for giving her the opportunity to be a part of this fantastic team, and the rest of the cast for all of the fun. For resume and reel visit: doreaslagle.com 

John Spellos (Playwright) was a Nicholl Fellowship and the Sundance Lab finalist. His first stage play, Feet of Clay was produced in NYC by The Barrow Group as a workshop production. His new stage play, Rosie is Red And Everybody is Blue, won the 2023 Next Act Summit and will have its World Premiere in April 2025 at Capital Rep Theater in Albany, NY. He currently has three new plays being workshopped and is writing a new stage play.

Monica Ramirez (SM) has been stage managing professionally since 2016 after pursuing a BA in Theatre & Drama at Grand Canyon University. She relocated to NYC from Phoenix, Arizona in 2019 and continued her education by studying Intimacy Coordination with the IDC Consent Forward Artist program. Previous stage management credits include Miracle on 34th Street (Heights Players), S#!tfaced Shakespeare (The Phoenix Theater Company), and Mary Poppins Jr. (VOSJCC). Monica is so grateful to be working alongside this talented team to premier Switcheroo by John Spellos. @monicabelle

Lisah Graziano (Writer/ Actor- Linda) is a writer, actress and accidental school founder based in NYC. She grew up in a house on Long Island surrounded by mathematicians and musicians before heading off to New Jersey where she received her BFA in Dance from Montclair State University. She started her career teaching with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ballet Hispanico and Mark Morris before starting her own school, LHG Creative, in 2018. Lisah now focuses her career on writing and acting, working on original TV pilots, shorts, feature films and plays. Lisah’s TV Pilot Missing is currently a Final Draft Big Break Quarter Finalist and has been featured on Blacklist’s Top List . She has a Best Actress Award from Jersey Devil Film Festival for her role of Athena in Conversion of the Atheist. Lisah is a member of Cahill Writers Lab directed by Laura Cahill. LisahGraziano.com IG: @LisahGraziano 

Ravin Patterson (Director) is an actor, playwright and producer. She has directed in various festivals with Chelsea Rep Lab and produced the original series SPACE AVAILABLE on Amazon Prime. Ravin also teaches at The Acting Studio - New York. More on Ravin’s acting, playwriting and directing can be found on her website: www.ravinpatterson.com and IG: @ravinpatterson. 

Ned Hodson (Actor - Samuel) is a versatile actor and former professional rugby player, currently honing his craft at the Actors Studio in New York City. With a robust athletic background and a passion for storytelling, Ned brings a unique perspective to his performances, infusing them with intensity and authenticity. Transitioning from the rugby field to the stage, he draws on his experiences to portray a wide range of characters, showcasing his dedication and talent in the performing arts. He currently teaches middle school history in the city. Email- nedhodson@gmail.com  Instagram - @ned_hodson.