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Leah M. Bickley (she/her) is a LatinX NYC-grown and based playwright, director, and actor. Leah is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. When not writing, Leah is plotting her next play, imagining TV pilots, and desperately working on her latte art. Her plays include i’M fInE, Bed Bug, #HellIsOtherPeople, The Ick, Serious as a Heart Attack, and Frame(D) and has been produced and/or developed by The Hudson Guild Theater, The Secret Theater, New Day Art Collective (Formerly known as Let’s Make a Theatre Company!), Allyson Broyles of Daisy Theatricals, and the Actors Studio Drama School 2025 Repertory Season. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Performance with a concentration in Playwriting from the Conservatory of Theater Arts at the State University of New York at Purchase College. Follow her social media and visit her website to keep up with her latest work! Follow Leah on Instagram. Visit Leah's website.

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Nick Cartusciello (he/him) is a Brooklyn born; New York City-based director. After receiving his BA in Theatre Arts from Rutgers University, he worked as an actor. During that time, he has toured nationally with companies such as Theatreworks USA, Two Bean Productions and has toured nationally and internationally with Missoula Children’s Theatre. After the pandemic, he felt the need to move to the other side of the table to work with new plays and help tell stories that show audiences lives outside of their own. His work has been in festivals such as Frigid New York and the Queerly Festival. Currently, he is a resident director at the Wingspan Arts Summer Conservatory. He has had a wonderful time at the Actor’s Studio Drama School, honing his craft and working with his incredible cohort. He would like to thank his family, friends and fiancée for all their continued support. To all of his professors at ASDS, “Thank you all for sharing your knowledge, courage, and hearts. You have all inspired me to take what I’ve learned and change the world.

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Alicia Lion Januzzi, originally from Pennsylvania, was most recently seen in Intermission Play at The Players Theatre (SPF Winner) and made her Off-Broadway debut at the Connelly Theater in Dead Air. She also recently directed Hi My Name Is… which was performed at Denver Fringe, Minnesota Fringe, and United Solo Festival in NYC. Alicia holds a BA in Theatre and Psychological & Brain Sciences from George Washington University.

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Dakota is a New York-based actor from Pensacola, FL. Before moving to NYC, he worked with Emerald Coast Theatre Company in several of their productions including: Romeo and Juliet and Snow White. He also returned to his undergrad alma mater to appear in their annual production of A Christmas Carol as Ebeneezer Scrooge. Dakota had his New York theatre debut this past summer in the original play; Mothman in New York. In addition to his acting training, Dakota has done some voice acting work, including a master class with the renowned voice actor Sonny Strait.

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Vaibhav Taparia (he/him) is a South African actor of Indian descent who graduated with a BCom Honours in Accounting, Corporate Finance & Investments from the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa). He has performed at the Joburg Theatre (South Africa) and made his first New York City stage debut in Summer '24, performing in 2 original pieces. He has also received classical training from The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He is bilingual in both English & Hindi and loves to play tennis, soccer and do long-distance running. He looks to broaden his horizons across screen & stage and entertain people across the globe.

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Hannah Turell (she/her) is a New York City-based artist. She is originally from Orlando, FL, but for continuity's sake, let’s go with Shaker Heights, OH since she spent the majority of her life there. She received her BFA in Acting from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Recent credits include #HellIsOtherPeople (New York Theater Festival), Road to Nirvana (ASDS), Women & Wallace (ASDS) and Blown Youth (Texas Tech University). She is incredibly grateful to her family for their continued love, patience, and support. To keep up with her next steps, as she journeys into her blossoming future in the arts, follow her on Instagram.