MALLORY AVNET (Helena, Starveling/Understudy), is delighted to be a part of this repertory season with this wonderful team. Originally from Philly, Mallory currently resides in NYC. She most recently performed in the U.S. premiere of Nora: A Doll’s House at Hedgerow Theatre. She is a graduate of The University of Michigan where she obtained her B.F.A., and NYU where she received her M.F.A. NYU Credits include Major Barbara, The Office Plays, and The Hypochondriac.  

MADELEINE BARKER (Hermia, Snout/Estella, Biddy, Others, Understudy for Miss Havisham) is an actor, movement choreographer, and educator; and is thrilled to be making her debut with The Acting Company. Off-Broadway credits include The Meeting: The Interpreter (St. Clements Theatre) and Gregorian (The WAT Project at Soho Rep – The WalkerSpace). Selected regional credits include Sisters (World Premiere at Northern Stage), Lizzy Bennet in Pride and Prejudice (Arkansas Rep), Mary/Miss Bingley in Pride and Prejudice (Hartford Stage), Intimate Apparel (North Coast Rep), The Inferior Sex and A Christmas Carol (Trinity Repertory Company), Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (The Wilbury Theatre), Grease (Ogunquit Playhouse, John W. Engeman Theater), South Pacific (Riverside Theatre, Moonlight Amphitheater Productions), Jane Eyre (World Premiere adaptation with Counter Balance Theatre), and Merchant of Venice (The New Swan). Madeline has been seen on film in Goodnight Death, Still Light, and Start Breaking My Heart. She holds an M.F.A. in Acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep. “Much gratitude and love to Mom, Dad, and Alfie.” 

TAY BASS (Bottom/Herbert Pocket, Miss Sally Pocket, Others) is a recent graduate of the Brown/Trinity M.F.A. Acting program. Their theatre credits include POTUS (Trinity Repertory Company), Hypeman: A Break Beat Play (The Flea), and Orlando (Williamstown Theatre Festival), among many others. Tay has collaborated on the development of new works with Soho Rep, The Tank, Noor Theatre, The Director’s Company, and if you don’t blink you can catch them in The Chair Company on HBO. In 2024, their experimental documentary short The P Word was developed by a grant through the Brown Arts Institute, where it also premiered. @taybass & www.taybass.com  

CHRISTIAN FROST (Demetrius, Quince/Drummle, Compeyson, Orlick, Others) is absolutely delighted to be a part of this terrific company of artists. Originally a South Florida native, he now happily resides in NYC. Christian has been a company member at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey for the past seven seasons. Past productions include The Importance of Being Earnest, Sense and Sensibility, As You Like It, A Midwinter Night’s Dream, And a Nightingale Sang…, Julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing, The Metromaniacs, and Romeo and Juliet. Other favorite regional credits include The Horn in the West, The Odyssey, and Theodore Thudd for SAHA Theatricals. Christian received his B.F.A. from Elon University. 

BRENDAN D. HICKEY (Theseus, Titania/Magwitch, Jaggers, Others) is thrilled to join The Acting Company this season. He has worked Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club; and with regional theatres including Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Arkansas Repertory Co., Portland Stage Co., the Williamstown Theatre Festivalm and Trinity Repertory Co. On television, he appeared on Law and Order SVU. Brendan completed his M.F.A. at Brown University/Trinity Repertory. “Always for Mom.” 

SAM IM (Lysander, Flute/Pip) is a New York-based actor and proud Baltimoron, most recently seen on stage as “Husband” in Machinal at New York City Center. Grad school credits include The Importance of Being Earnest (Algernon), The Oresteia (Agamemnon) and The Cherry Orchard (Trofimov). He thanks his friends and family for putting up with the bits, and Amber and his managers for letting him go on tour. Sam received his B.F.A. from NYU and his M.F.A. from Juilliard. 

ANGIE JANAS (Hippolyta, Oberon/Miss Havisham, Mrs. Joe, Others) has appeared Off-Broadway in Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Macbeth, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (The Acting Company); and Stuffed (Westside Theatre). Select regional credits include Sense and Sensibility, Murder on the Orient Express, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Pride and Prejudice (Syracuse Stage); The Glass Menagerie (Barrington Stage Company); The Lion in Winter (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis); Romeo and Juliet, Love’s Labor’s Lost, The Three Musketeers and King Lear (Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival); In Game or Real and The Winter’s Tale (Guthrie Theater); and Noises Off, Steel Magnolias, The Revolutionists, and The Merchant of Venice (Gulfshore Playhouse). Angie is a graduate of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theatre B.F.A. Actor Training Program. “For Barry.” www.angiejanas.com 

PAULI PONTRELLI (Puck, Philostrate/Pumblechook, Sally Wemick, Others) (they/them) is a Colombian-American performer and artist based in NYC. Theatre credits include The Trees (Playwrights Horizons), This Clement World (St. Ann’s Warehouse), House of Dance (Half Straddle, Kyoto Experiment, Zürcher Theater Spektakel), The Visitor (The Public, Original Cast Recording), Look Upon Our Lowliness (The Movement Theatre Company), Don Juan (Fischer Center/Bard Summerscape), Tiny Beautiful Things (Long Wharf), The Aliens (Chester Theatre Company), the Cowardly Lion in a drag queen reimagining of The Wizard of Oz starring Drag Race superstar Rosé (Geva Theatre), and new play development with Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. Film and TV credits include Instinct (CBS) and Fry Day. Pauli is a Lyme disease survivor and actively advocates for national legislation through Project Lyme and the Center for Lyme Action. Pauli received their M.F.A. from NYU. @pauli.amorous 

GEORGE ANTHONY RICHARDSON (Egeus, Snug/Joe, Matthew, Others) is a New York-based actor, director, and writer originally from Merced, California. A graduate of The Juilliard School’s Drama Division (Group 50), his stage credits include Topdog/Underdog (Broadway and Palm Beach Dramaworks), King James (TheaterWorks Hartford), and Blue Door and Cardboard Piano (Juilliard). He made his Off-Broadway directing debut at 59E59 Theaters in 2022. A 2021 finalist for the Warner Bros. Television Actors Showcase, George also writes and creates film; his short Inhuman Tethers was nominated for Best Short Film at the Big Apple Film Festival.

NEAL GOLETA (Production Manager) is excited to be working on his second tour with The Acting Company. Neal works as the Production Coordinator for the New Studio on Broadway at NYU Tisch. “Love to Soba.” 

KEVIN PENDERGAST(Production Manager) holds an M.F.A. in Technical Production from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has worked extensively with PlayMakers Repertory Company in a range of technical and production roles. Kevin also served as Technical Director for The Medora Musical in North Dakota, overseeing scenic fabrication for one of the nation’s largest outdoor theatre productions. He is excited to join The Acting Company and continue bringing technical expertise and production support to the stage. 

KLEO MITROKOSTAS (Company Manager) (she/her) is a NYC-based actor and producer. Select theatre credits: Off-Broadway: This is Government, The Greatest Hits Down Route 66, According to the Chorus, and Room 1214 (59E59 Theaters); Regional: Circle Mirror Transformation, The Mousetrap, Our Town (Pendragon Theatre), Sweet Charity (Cotuit Center for the Arts), Sunrise, Sunset, Goodbye (Sundog Theatre), Fire and Air (Shakespeare & Company). She is a resident artist with New Light Theater Project. NYU Tisch. KleoMitrokostas.com @kleomitrokostas 

DANIELLE DELAFUENTE (Associate Scenic Designer) (she/her) is thrilled to be the on these productions! Her recent assistant/associate credits include Heaux Church (Ars Nova),  Fun Home (The Huntington Theatre), Henry VI: Parts 1 & 2 (The Old Globe), What Became of Us (Atlantic Stage 2), and The White Chip (MCC). She would like to thank Tanya and the entire team for having her back again! danielledelafuente.com 

JOSHUA NGUYEN (Associate Sound Designer) makes his TAC debut with this repertory. His regional credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Denver Center for the Performing Arts), Broke-ology (Kansas City Repertory Theatre), and Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (Dallas Theater Center). He served as Associate Designer on Diary of a Tap Dancer (American Repertory Theater); Clue, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Rocky Horror Show, and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat (Dallas Theater Center); In the Heights (Cleveland Playhouse); and Side by Side by Sondheim (Repertory Theater of St. Louis). Joshua is based in Dallas and holds a B.F.A. in Theatre Design & Technology from Baylor University. Joshua is a member of the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association, the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists, Design Action, and Actor’s Equity. Joshua hopes to be part of the next generation of theatre educators, making the medium and field more accessible and equitable. joshuanguyen.net @jashngooyen 

YING-SYUAN ZENG (Associate Props Lead) is a New York-based designer and artist specializing in props and scenic art. She currently serves as Associate Prop Designer with The Acting Company for its National Tour productions of Great Expectations and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. With extensive experience in both theatrical and film/TV production, Ying-Syuan has collaborated on a wide range of projects where her detail-oriented approach and technical expertise bring narrative and visual worlds to life on stage. Her work reflects a strong commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration, and supporting storytelling through the seamless integration of design and performance. 

CHARLIE KO (Assistant Costume Designer, Great Expectations) is a costume designer based in New York City with an interest in showcasing works that accurately represent and tell stories of gender nonconforming, immigrant, and lgbtq+ struggles. Selected credits include Senior Dance Production (Juilliard School – Design Assistant), Dance Nation (Fordham University – Costume Designer), and Once Upon a Time Called Now (Joyce Theater – Assistant Costume Designer). Charlie is thankful for everyone who made this show possible. www.kostumedesign.com 

CK ZAKI (Assistant Costume Designer, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) is thrilled to be making their professional debut with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A graduate of SUNY Binghamton with a degree in Theatre Technical Design with a concentration in Costume Design, CK has honed their skills through hands-on experience in academic theatre, such as designing for productions As You Like It and The Light in the Piazza. She is currently acting as Tri-Cities Opera costume shop manager with projects including Gianni Schicchi and La Traviata. CK thanks Devon Painter for her enduring mentorship and to family and friends for their loving sanity and support. 

CONOR MULLIGAN (Assistant Lighting Designer) (he/him) is an artist and lighting designer. His design work represents an ongoing exploration of light in live performance. Born in Dublin, Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day; at five years old Conor immigrated to the United States with his family. Associate/Assistant Credits include: Stompin’ at the Savoy (Delaware Theatre Company), Dakar 2000 (Manhattan Theatre Club), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Norwegian Cruise Lines), Four Quartets (BAM), Next To Normal (The Kennedy Center), Because of Winn Dixie (Goodspeed Opera House), The Play That Goes Wrong (New World Stages), Once on This Island: 1st National Tour (NETworks), Kinky Boots: 2nd National Tour (Troika), Who’s Holiday (Westside Theatre), Waitress: The Musical (Waitress 1st National Tour), 42nd Street Tour (Big League Productions), and Double Indemnity (Old Globe Theater). Conor is a member of USA 829. conormulliganld.com  

CHRIS GRAINER (Technical Director) is so happy to be working with The Acting Company again after working as Technical Director & Associate Production Manager for the 2024-2025 National Tour. Chris has also toured the country with ballet productions and spent multiple summers with the Aspen Music Festival & School. Chris is an Alumnus of SUNY Purchase College and Collegiate School (Richmond, VA). He thanks his peers, friends, family, and especially his father for the bountiful compassion and support throughout the years. 

KRISTA GREVAS (Wardrobe Supervisor) is a theatre creative currently based in New York City. Past credits include Costume Designer for This is Government with Pendragon Theater and New Light Theatre Company and Shake, Rag, Hollow for the Edinburgh Fringe. Other recent credits include Wardrobe and Wig Supervisor for The Acting Company’s 2025 National Tour and Wardrobe Assistant for Ginger Twinsies. She holds her B.A. and M.F.A. in Theatre and is thrilled to be working with the phenomenal company again on her second National Tour!  

DEVAN KELTY (Lighting Supervisor) is a Louisville, KY native who now lives in Brooklyn. He is very grateful and happy to be touring again with The Acting Company. “Many thanks to everyone who has believed in him and supported him along the way!” 

ELENA MARTIN (Sound Supervisor) has been working as an audio technician based in Dallas, Texas for the last 8 years. In the last year, she has spent her time working with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts as their Associate Sound and Technology Supervisor. Prior to this, she was the Head of Audio and Video at the Dallas Theater Center. Elena is thrilled to be joining The Acting Company as their Touring Audio Supervisor starting this new phase of her career. 

JESSICA NEILL (Tour Lighting Drafter) is excited to be joining The Acting Company again as the Lighting Draftsperson. She is a Chicago-based designer, assistant, artist, and adjunct faculty at Northwestern University. Chicago area design credits include The Lightning Thief, Mean Girls Jr, What the Constitution Means to Me, Sweat (Paramount Theatre), The Tragedy of King Christophe (House Theatre), Seven Days at Sea (Light and Sound Productions), Lighthouses in the Desert (Glass Apple Theatre), Bunny’s Book Club (Lifeline Theatre), Hans Christian Anderson (Northwestern University), Admissions (Theatre Wit), and Master Class (TimeLine Theatre). Associate and assistant credits include Come from Away, Cats, Waitress, Frozen, The Full Monty, Million Dollar Quartet, Beautiful, Billy Elliot, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, School of Rock, Groundhog Day, and Kinky Boots (Paramount); Lucy & Charlie’s Honeymoon, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, and Frankenstein (Lookingglass Theatre); Ghost in Gadsden’s Garden (Actor’s Gymnasium); graveyard shift (Goodman Theatre)l and The Children (Steppenwolf Theatre). JessicaNeill.com 

ANN JAMES (People, Culture, & Belonging Consultant) made her debut as the first Black Intimacy Coordinator on Broadway for Pass Over. Broadway credits include Sunset Boulevard, A Wonderful World, Eureka Day, Sh*t. Meet. Fan, John Proctor is the Villain, The Outsiders (Tony Award Best Musical 2024), Lempicka, Illinoise, Hamilton, Parade (Tony Award 2023 for Best Revival), Sweeney Todd, Heart of Rock and Roll, and Jelly’s Last Jam. Her Off-Broadway credits include Antiquities, The Great Privation, Velour! A Drag Spectacular!, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, The Hippest Trip, Sunset Baby, Orlando, Jonah, White Girl in Danger, How to Defend Yourself, The Comeuppance, Evanston Salt Costs Climbing, My Broken Language, The Half-God of Rainfall, Here There Are Blueberries, Life and Trust, and The Lonely Few. She also worked on the UK Tour of Hamilton UK. James’ company Intimacy Coordinators of Color was awarded a 2024 Special Citation from the OBIE Awards and The American Theatre Wing.  

MYA PICCIONE(Production Assistant) stage managed the Off-Broadway production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for The Classical Theatre of Harlem. Regional credits include Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare in the Park); The Walk with Amal (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre);  Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – APT. 2B and La Tempestad (Trinity Repertory Company); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival); Cavalleria Rusticana (South Bend Lyric Opera); and As You Like It (South Bend Civic Theatre). Academic / Institutional Programming / Etc.: Primero Sueño, The Forest of Metal Objects, The Metropolitan Museum of Art; The Fairy Queen, Manhattan School of Music. 

TAYLOR BRAY(Production Assistant) is a stage manager and company manager focused on clear communication and accessibility. They most recently spent the summer as an Assistant Company Manager with New York Stage and Film. Prior to that, they spent 10 months working in Company Management with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, gaining hands-on experience with some of the largest and most technologically advanced shows currently open. As a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida’s B.F.A. Stage Management Program, they worked on shows such as Sweeney Todd, The Cherry Orchard, and The Wolves. They are thrilled to have been a part of the rehearsal process for this year’s tour.

HILLARY COHEN (The Acting Company Executive Director for Institutional Advancement)’s arts administration work represents experience at Vox Populi co-operative art gallery, Manhattan Theatre Club, Film Forum, Wave Hill public garden and cultural center, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Cherry Lane Theatre, and New York Classical Theatre. She has served as a Creative Space Grant panelist for the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York. Hillary studied Nonprofit Management at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and is a graduate of Drexel University with a degree in Corporate Communication and a Theatre Production minor. She is a proud IATSE Local One spouse. 

RAFIDI (The Acting Company Line Producer) enters her 4th National Tour with The Acting Company. Previous stage management work includes Todd vs. the Titanic (Hangar Theatre), I Wanna F*ck Like Romeo and Juliet (New Light Theater Project), Twelfth Night (The Acting Company), and The Medora Musical (StageWest Entertainment). Rafidi also worked for three years as the Production Activities Manager for The Juilliard School’s Center for Innovation in the Arts after finishing the Juilliard stage management apprenticeship (‘18-’19). @rafidi0913

NATALYA RIBOVICH (The Acting Company Development Associate) joined The Acting Company after working in development at the Vineyard Theatre. She received her B.F.A. in Drama from NYU Tisch. She has produced, directed, and performed in numerous Off- and Off-Off Broadway productions. Recent work includes Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (Theatre 71), Ophelia in Hamlet (The West End Theatre), Olivia in Twelfth Night (New Stage Performance Space), Amy in Little Women (Theatre 71), and Mina in Dracula (The NuBox). 

TAC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  

The Acting Company’s 2025 National Tour is supported, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts; the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council; the Axe-Houghton Foundation; Corymore Foundation; The Howard Gilman Foundation; the Holborn Foundation; the Jewish Federation of Cleveland; The Kean Foundation; The Kovner Foundation; the Lucille Lortel Foundation; Microsoft; the Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund; the Nancy Friday Foundation; the Rona Jaffe Foundation; The Shubert Foundation; The Strong-Cuevas Foundation; The Robertson Foundation; the Wilson/Reinhorn Family Trust; and many generous individual donors to whom we are ever grateful. The Acting Company respectfully acknowledges the indelible memories of Anne L. Bernstein (1948-2021), Louanna O. Carlin (1937-2021), Carol Crowley (1930-2023), Jill Edelson (1933-2020), John N. Gilbert, Jr. (1938-2023), Kirby S. Graham (1932-2021), Edgar Lansbury (1930-2024), and Marian Seldes (1928-2014).