meet the PAC
damon bonetti (co-founding artistic director)
is a Philadelphia actor, director, and teacher, and the co-founding artistic director of the PAC. As an actor with the PAC: Duchess of Malfi, Creditors. As a director: Changes of Heart, The Sea Plays, Blood Wedding, and A Christmas Carol, his original adaptation of the Dickens classic and a yearly PAC tradition. Damon earned a BA in Theatre cum laude from DeSales University and an MFA in Acting from Florida State University / Asolo Conservatory. Since returning to Philadelphia, he has worked as both an actor and a director at many area theatres, and performed in nine of Shakespeare's plays. Barrymore Nominations: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play (Orange Flower Water, 2009) and Outstanding Direction of a Play (True Story, 2014).
is a Philadelphia actor, director, and teacher, and the co-founding artistic director of the PAC. As an actor with the PAC: Duchess of Malfi, Creditors. As a director: Changes of Heart, The Sea Plays, Blood Wedding, and A Christmas Carol, his original adaptation of the Dickens classic and a yearly PAC tradition. Damon earned a BA in Theatre cum laude from DeSales University and an MFA in Acting from Florida State University / Asolo Conservatory. Since returning to Philadelphia, he has worked as both an actor and a director at many area theatres, and performed in nine of Shakespeare's plays. Barrymore Nominations: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play (Orange Flower Water, 2009) and Outstanding Direction of a Play (True Story, 2014).
dan hodge (co-founding artistic director)
is a Philadelphia-based actor and director with a strong foundation in the classics, who has worked with many classical theatres across the country as an actor, director, and text/vocal coach. As a director for the PAC: Duchess of Malfi, Timon of Athens, Mary Stuart, and The Rape of Lucrece, his one-man adaptation of Shakespeare's epic poem. As an actor: Changes of Heart, Creditors, Fair Maid of the West. Dan holds an MFA in Acting from The Old Globe in San DIego, and his BFA in Acting from the University of Evansville. Barrymore awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play (Fair Maid of the West, 2015); Outstanding Leading Actor in a Play (Around the World in 80 Days, 2011); Best Ensemble in a Play (Glengarry Glen Ross, 2007). James Whitmore Award for Excellence: Peterborough Players, 2002. Craig Noel Award for Professional Promise: Old Globe Theatre, 2005.
is a Philadelphia-based actor and director with a strong foundation in the classics, who has worked with many classical theatres across the country as an actor, director, and text/vocal coach. As a director for the PAC: Duchess of Malfi, Timon of Athens, Mary Stuart, and The Rape of Lucrece, his one-man adaptation of Shakespeare's epic poem. As an actor: Changes of Heart, Creditors, Fair Maid of the West. Dan holds an MFA in Acting from The Old Globe in San DIego, and his BFA in Acting from the University of Evansville. Barrymore awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play (Fair Maid of the West, 2015); Outstanding Leading Actor in a Play (Around the World in 80 Days, 2011); Best Ensemble in a Play (Glengarry Glen Ross, 2007). James Whitmore Award for Excellence: Peterborough Players, 2002. Craig Noel Award for Professional Promise: Old Globe Theatre, 2005.
charlotte northeast (artistic associate)
is a native of Victoria, BC Canada and a graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School. As an actor with the PAC, she has had the pleasure of appearing as the title roles in The Duchess of Malfi and Mary Stuart, as well as Changes of Heart and Timon of Athens. As a director with the PAC: Creditors, Fair Maid of the West and Maria Marten, Or, The Murder in the Red Barn. In Philly, she has worked with: Act II Playhouse, CCTC, Theatre Exile, New City Stage, Passage Theatre, Luna Theatre, Swim Pony, Gas & Electric Arts, InterAct, Lantern Theatre, Azuka Theatre, Orbiter 3 and Walnut Street Theatre. Proud recipient of two Barrymore Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress: Skin in Flames (InterAct, 2007) and Emma (Lantern, 2014). She is lucky to be married to the handsome and talented Damon and they live in Collingswood with their son Julian and a bevy of pugs. For further info, please visit: www.charlottenortheast.com.
is a native of Victoria, BC Canada and a graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School. As an actor with the PAC, she has had the pleasure of appearing as the title roles in The Duchess of Malfi and Mary Stuart, as well as Changes of Heart and Timon of Athens. As a director with the PAC: Creditors, Fair Maid of the West and Maria Marten, Or, The Murder in the Red Barn. In Philly, she has worked with: Act II Playhouse, CCTC, Theatre Exile, New City Stage, Passage Theatre, Luna Theatre, Swim Pony, Gas & Electric Arts, InterAct, Lantern Theatre, Azuka Theatre, Orbiter 3 and Walnut Street Theatre. Proud recipient of two Barrymore Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress: Skin in Flames (InterAct, 2007) and Emma (Lantern, 2014). She is lucky to be married to the handsome and talented Damon and they live in Collingswood with their son Julian and a bevy of pugs. For further info, please visit: www.charlottenortheast.com.
cynthia janzen (general manager)
is a freelance Actor, Arts Administrator, Technician, and Casting Director. As an actor she has performed on stage in Canada and the US, and is a voice over artist and historical interpreter. As a historical interpreter she has played the esteemed National Archives and Portrait Gallery, as well as other noted venues such as Federal Hall. Over the years, she has entertained the staff at the White House and well as numerous library and historical society audiences throughout the country. She has held full time administrative positions for American Historical Theater and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret. As a Casting Director she has cast numerous episodes of Philadelphia the Great Experiment, Urban Trinity and Sisters in Freedom for History Making Productions. Cynthia has also been a technician and costumer, specializing in lighting and historical reproductions, respectively. She is delighted to be lending her diverse skill set to the wonderfully talented Philadelphia Artists' Collective.
is a freelance Actor, Arts Administrator, Technician, and Casting Director. As an actor she has performed on stage in Canada and the US, and is a voice over artist and historical interpreter. As a historical interpreter she has played the esteemed National Archives and Portrait Gallery, as well as other noted venues such as Federal Hall. Over the years, she has entertained the staff at the White House and well as numerous library and historical society audiences throughout the country. She has held full time administrative positions for American Historical Theater and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret. As a Casting Director she has cast numerous episodes of Philadelphia the Great Experiment, Urban Trinity and Sisters in Freedom for History Making Productions. Cynthia has also been a technician and costumer, specializing in lighting and historical reproductions, respectively. She is delighted to be lending her diverse skill set to the wonderfully talented Philadelphia Artists' Collective.
ronaldo ribeiro (director of development)
is a native of Minneapolis who grew up playing the guitar and soccer with his friends in the streets of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. After spending a year in France, acting in a few college plays, and travelling through more of Latin America, Ronaldo obtained a BA in Communications and Literature from Pontifícia Universidade Católica and headed to New York. The City was a good host before his pursuing an MA and PhD (ABD) in Theater and Literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Ronaldo is the Executive Director of the Whitemarsh Arts Center and leads the fundraising initiatives for the Community Center at Visitation (Kensington), Taaluma (Ghana), and Instituto HF (Belo Horizonte, Brazil). He was previously the Director of a prestigious program at the Wharton Business School (Lauder Institute) and directed International House Philadelphia’s cinema, arts and language programs. Like PAC’s founders, Ronaldo believes in the power of classical theatre, and is prepared to do as Shakespeare’s Caliban and curse at those who disagree.
is a native of Minneapolis who grew up playing the guitar and soccer with his friends in the streets of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. After spending a year in France, acting in a few college plays, and travelling through more of Latin America, Ronaldo obtained a BA in Communications and Literature from Pontifícia Universidade Católica and headed to New York. The City was a good host before his pursuing an MA and PhD (ABD) in Theater and Literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Ronaldo is the Executive Director of the Whitemarsh Arts Center and leads the fundraising initiatives for the Community Center at Visitation (Kensington), Taaluma (Ghana), and Instituto HF (Belo Horizonte, Brazil). He was previously the Director of a prestigious program at the Wharton Business School (Lauder Institute) and directed International House Philadelphia’s cinema, arts and language programs. Like PAC’s founders, Ronaldo believes in the power of classical theatre, and is prepared to do as Shakespeare’s Caliban and curse at those who disagree.
