The Sea Voyage Creative Team
Linnea Bond (Crocale) is a recent Philly transplant after graduating from Ohio State University with an MFA in Acting and Devising. Locally she has understudied at the Arden and can be seen this coming spring in Azuka Theatre's A Room at the Flamingo Hotel. Favorite shows have included Romeo and Juliet with RSC speech and text coach Alison Bomber and Stupid Fucking Bird. As a deviser, favorite projects have included a play in partnership with veterans and their families, a Lecoq-based adaptation of Three Sisters, and a theatrical exploration of an NC Wyeth painting at the Brandywine Museum. She has also worked as a director, dramaturg, and teacher from elementary through college; and has trained with Pig Iron, the RSC, and SITI. Her film work has included Todd Haynes' Golden Globe nominated Carol. Stay tuned for her collaboration with Tenara Calem on Brian's House, exploring cults and opening June 2020.
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Andrew Criss (Tibalt) is very happy to be making his first appearance with PAC. He was last seen in ACT II Playhouses’ Biloxi Blues, and has performed in numerous regional theaters, including The Lantern Theater Company, Mauckingbird, Quintessence, Washington DC’s Shakespeare Theater Company and Folger Theater. Up next: The Night Alive with Philadelphia’s Inis Nua Theatre Company
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Cameron DelGrosso (Albert) hails from Baltimore, MD. After training and acting in NYC for a number of years, along with a healthy dose of activated wanderlust, he transplanted to Philadelphia just over two years ago. Most recently you may have seen him in King Lear (Edgar) in Clark Park, or in Treasure Island at the Arden Theatre Company. Up next is Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio) with Delaware Shakespeare's Community Tour.
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Nathan Foley (Sebastian) is thrilled to be back for his sixth (sixth!!) production with the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective! Nathan is a theatre and voiceover artist who has worked locally with Lantern Theater Company, Commonwealth Classics Theatre Company and the Mendelssohn Club, appearing most recently in PAC's 'Tis Pity She's a Whore as well as countless pharmaceutical ads. Many thanks to Dan, Damon and Charlotte. Love to Rosemarie, Theo and James!
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Stephanie Hodge (Aminta) is living her best life, because she gets to return to one of her favorite Philadelphia companies and dive into another rarely trotted-out classic! Recent credits include: ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore (PAC), The Game of Love and Chance (Hedgerow Theatre Company), Twelfth Night at the Powel, and four seasons at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (productions including: All’s Well That Ends Well and The Three Musketeers). BA: DeSales University. Upcoming: Everything is Wonderful (PTC).
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Joel Guerrero (Franville) is excited to be joining PAC for his third production, his last being All’s Well That Ends Well. Originally from San Angelo, TX, Joel moved to Philadelphia in 2012 and has been working in the Greater Philadelphia Area ever since. He would like to thank Dan, this wonderful cast and the entire PAC team for this amazing opportunity and his beautiful wife, Colleen, for her never ending support and love. He can be seen next as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz with Storybook Musical Theatre beginning December 2019.
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Eli Lynn (Fight Director and Raimond) (they/them) is a trans* non-binary performer and fight director in the Philly area, and they are delighted to be making their PAC performance debut after directing the fights for ‘Tis Pity in the spring. Regional credits: The Winter’s Tale (Folger Theatre DC), Sensitive Guys (InterAct), Shakespeare in Love (PA Shakespeare Festival), Sleeping Beauty (People’s Light - Barrymore Nomination: Outstanding Ensemble), Moby Dick (Hedgerow), Tartuffe (Mauckingbird Theatre), and Coriolanus (Shakespeare in Clark Park). Thanks to Dan and Damon for bringing me into the adventure! Love always to Vanessa. Soli Deo Gloria.
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Eric Mills (LaMure) is thrilled to be returning to PAC. Recent credits: King Lear (Shakespeare in Clark Park) ‘Tis Pity She's A Whore (PAC) Best of Cocktail Plays (Juniper Prod.) Much Ado About Nothing (Delaware Shakespeare) Favorite Regional credits: Two Trains Running (Langston Hughes Theater) The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat (Classical Theater of Harlem) Our Country's Good (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park) Macbeth (LATC) Eric studied at American Conservatory Theater and Syracuse University. He is so thankful for the unwavering love and support of his family.
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Kimie Muroya | 室屋季美恵 (Clarinda and Fight Captain) is excited to join PAC for the first time! Regional: An Infinite Ache (South Camden Theatre Company); No Exit; The Foreigner; All Aboard: Theatre in the Classroom (Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble); The Taming of the Shrew (Delaware Shakespeare). Philadelphia: King Lear (Shakespeare in Clark Park); Whisper's Gone (Theatre Exile); Julius Caesar, The Wild Duck (Quintessence Theatre Company); Caught (InterAct Theatre Company). Film: Antarctica (Premiering late this year!). Training: Temple University BA 2016, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Acting Internship, Arden Summer Professional Apprenticeship, Theatre Nohgaku. Thanks to Mom, Otosan (父), and Mikito for all their love and support! Kimiemuroya.com
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Yajaira Paredes (Rosellia) is so excited to be making her PAC debut! Yajaira is a Venezuelan actress and Producing Artist for Teatro del Sol, the only bilingual theatre company in Philadelphia. Her early work in Venezuela is comprised of TV and Film. There she played the well-known “villain” in soap operas for RCTV and MARTE TV for 15 years. Her most notable film credit was with director Cesar Bolívar in Domingo de Resurrección. After moving to the United States, Yajaira has worked in Voice Over for pharmaceutical companies, such as Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. In 2012, Yajaira took to the stage to perform Mujeres de Par en Par in New York City. Since then she has starred in Bodas de Sangre (The Duende Cycle), Azul (La Fábrica), A 2,50 la Cuba Libre (La Fábrica), La Gringa (Teatro del Sol). As a bilingual theater artist, Yajaira has organized and produced open mic nights in the West Chester community. Follow her on Instagram @yajairaparedes.
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Natajia Sconiers (Juletta) is an Actress, Wardrobe Supervisor/Costume Designer and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Graduating with a BA in Theatre from Rutgers University, Natajia is a former Arden Professional Apprentice of Class 26. She has recently played "Alice" in Theatre Contra's Dream Rushes and understudied/gone on in Treasure Island at Arden Theatre Company. Tay has performed as an acting apprentice with Delaware Shakespeare and has performed in past New Jersey and Philly Fringe Festivals. Natajia has worked in costumes and wardrobe at multiple theatres in Philadelphia and New jersey including: Ignoble Artist, The New Freedom Theatre, The Rutgers University Theatre Department, and The Philadelphia Opera House. She is very excited for her first ever PAC show and to join the PAC team!
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Christopher Waters (Live Musician/Composer) Chris is excited to be making his PAC debut! Chris is an actor, designer, and playwright based out of Norristown. He holds a BFA in Acting from Arcadia University. He is a proud alum of The Hedgerow Acting Fellowship where he performed in a majority of their 2018-‘19 season, as well fulfilling the roles of props master and production manager during his tenure. In his free time, Chris is a guitarist/vocalist in the band Andross who will be putting out their third album this year. Selected Credits; The Hedgerow Theatre: The Game of Love & Chance (Mario), Moby Dick (Elijah/Sailor), The Hound of The Baskervilles (Sir Henry). Arcadia University: Rhinoceros (Dudard/Old Gent), The Spitfire Grill (Caleb Thorpe). Montgomery County CC; Michael & Edie (Michael). Chris would like to thank Dan Hodge, PAC, his family and, of course, his weekly Pathfinder group.
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Jeffrey Lazarchick (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be joining the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective for the first time! Jeff is a graduate of DeSales University (B.A. Theatre Design/Technology) and is currently a freelance Stage Manager and Lighting Technician. Prior Stage Management credits from DeSales include: Peter and the Starcatcher (PSM), Young Frankenstein (PSM), Showtune (SM), Bus Stop (SM), Ignite: Emerging Choreographers Concert (SM), DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert (SM), Little Women: The Musical (ASM), and Dancing At Lughnasa (ASM). Most recently, Jeff was the Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer, Scenic Charge, and Master Electrician for Monty Python’s Spamalot at the Majestic Theatre in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Jeff would like to thank his family for their continued support of his theatrical endeavors and Steph and Dan for bringing him onto this project!
Elizabeth Meisenzahl (Production Manager– she/her) is a local area Actor, Stage Manager and Production Manager. Elizabeth has most recently Stage Managed 100th Meridian’s world premiere production of They’ve All Gone, and We’ll Go Too directed by Damon Bonnetti, staring and conceptualized by Charlotte Northeast, written by Jared Michael Delaney; Philadelphia Artists Collective on ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore directed by Jessica Bedford; with Wolf Performing Arts Center on Addams Family (grades 6-12) directed by Janine Merolla; Juniper Production’s ROI Plays directed by Lexa Grace; EgoPo’s A Human Being Died that Night directed by Steven Wright; Philadelphia Artists Collective’s Maria Marten or Murder in the Red Barn directed by Charlotte Northeast; Revolution Shakespeare’s Cymbeline directed by Jared Michael Delaney; Villanova Theatre’s Marisol directed by James Ijames. Elizabeth is also a local actor recently seen in the Manayunk Theatre Company’s 2018 Fringe production of ShakesBeer Roulette and 2019 Fringe show A Manayunk Mystery Tour. Elizabeth received her MA from Villanova University’s Theatre Department in 2018.