Written by Beverly Fort
Directed by Ana Coakley
Produced by Medusa Collective NYC
Thank you so much for coming out to see M&Z!
Because this is a development workshop we would love to hear from you!
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Meet our Cast and Crew!
Lindsay Lewis
Z
Lindsey Lewis is thrilled to be a part of this presentation of M & Z! She is a rising junior Musical Theatre major at Marymount Manhattan College. Lindsey wants to thank everyone who helped bring this show to life and everyone who came to support it!
Riley Liburd
M
Riley Liburd (She/Her) is a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, where she earned her BFA in Acting. Recently, she’s appeared in The Revolutionists as Marianne, Men on Boats as Sumner, and Athena as Athena. In addition to this, she also works as a choreographer and has choreographed productions of Aladdin, The Lion King, and assisted with choreography on the Marymount Manhattan College production of Mr. Burns.
Connie Lopardo
Z
Connie Lopardo (She/They) is a 20 year old Sophomore at Marymount, double majoring in BFA Acting + BA Theater and New Media. This is her first stage credit in New York and first casted role since 2020, their most recent credit being 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf). Connie started doing stage productions at the Warner Theater in Torrington CT, and is thrilled to be working with this wonderful creative team :).
Corrine Ulmer
M
Corinne Ulmer is currently earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at Marymount Manhattan College. Previously you may have seen her in Jenna Doe's new music video, "Shapeshift". When she's not performing you can finding her hosting at the American Girl Cafe.
Ana Coakley
Director
Ana Coakley (She/Her) is a recent graduate from Marymount Manhattan College with a BA in Directing and a BA in Film and Television. She works for Sleep No More at the McKittrick Hotel as a Production Assistant. Recent directing credits include: Buried Treasure by Jaclyn Backhaus and Kinky Boots by Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper. She loves new, experimental work, horror and the macabre, and strives to advocate for the disabled, LGBTQ+, and mental health communities. Ana is thrilled to be apart of the Medusa Collective and this brilliant new work. Instagram (@_anacoakley)
Beverly Fort
Playwright
Beverly Fort (She/They) is a Playwright and Actor who focuses on new works both on stage and on film. Previously they acted in developing pieces at Theatre Row and The Chain One Act Festival. This is their first piece they’re putting on in New York and they hope you enjoy it!
Keeley Dunn Heagerty
Stage Manager
Keeley Dunn Heagerty (She/They) is a New York City based stage manager, dramaturg, and director. Previous credits include: “Snowball” at The Rogue Theatre Festival, “Horse Girls” with Homemade Jean Shorts Co., “Small Parties” at The Chain Theatre Festival, “Cymbeline” with NY Classical, and various credits at Marymount Manhattan College. If you’d like to collaborate with Keeley, check out her site at www.keeleyheagerty.com ! They’d like to thank their friends and family for their endless support in their theatrical endeavors.
Logan Malcynski
Assistant Stage Manager
Logan Malczynski (He/Him) is a NJ and NYC-based stage manager, producer, and production assistant. He is currently a senior at Marymount Manhattan College where he is studying Theatre Arts with a concentration in Producing and Management, with a minor in Communications and Media Arts. His previous credits include "Lysistrata" and "Making Bank with Charlotte Lewis" at Marymount Manhattan College. In addition to this, he has also worked on a few short films as a production assistant and gaffer.
Isabella Fatigati
Producer
Isabella Fatigati (They/She) is the Artistic Director of the Medusa Collective NYC and an interdisciplinary artist. They are a playwright, photographer, producer and more. They can often be found hosting a reading with a pink drink in their hand. Previous credits include Clowntown (playwright, costumes) at Marymount Manhattan College and the Chain Theater Winter One Act Festival. They are the current Studio Assistant at New York City Center. And they work in front of house for New York City Center and the Midnight Theater. You can find them on instagram at @bellafatigati
Spencer Senzon
Assistant Producer
Spencer Senzon (They/Them) is a theatre artist hailing from Long Island, New York. Their work is inspired by beauty, angst, and what happens behind closed doors. Their play 2015 Fantasy was recently produced by MMC at the Bordeaux Box Theatre in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. You can find them stomping around in their doc Martens with a Slushy in one hand and a dream in the other. They are currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Writing for the stage at Marymount Manhattan College. They’re currently developing their piece “Fat Play” with the Medusa Collective. Look out for that soon!
Drew Harlow
Sound Designer
Drew Harlow (He/They) is a musician, sound designer and free lance guitar technician. He is very excited to be a part of this production with Medusa Collective!
Stay Tuned for our next piece in development, "Names Play" by Nayum Faruki. More information will be available on our website soon!
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