Amanda Morton is an award-winning music director, writer, and educator who has worked on Broadway as well as several notable regional theatres. She is currently an assistant professor at Ithaca College, specializing in music direction for their B.F.A. musical theatre performance degree. She is the music director for a forthcoming Broadway production of Crazy Rich Asians (adapted by Helen Park, Amanda Green, Leah Nanako Winkler, and Tat Tong) and serves as music supervisor for a new adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (adapted by Matte O’Brien and Matt Vinson). Broadway credits include: Operation Mincemeat, Tommy, Gutenberg! The Musical!, and KPOP. At Theatre Horizon, she music directed The Color Purple (Barrymore award recipient), Peter and theStarcatcher, A New Brain, Into the Woods (Barrymore award recipient), and Spring Awakening. For mom, dad, Max, Zak, Josh the brother, Josh the husband, Parker, and my dear Korean adoptee community.

Matthew Decker is the co-founder of Theatre Horizon with Erin Reilly, where his directing credits include The Few, A New Brain, Lobby Hero, Into the Woods, Circle Mirror Transformation, and Spring Awakening. For eight seasons he served as the Associate Artistic Director of the Arden Theatre Company where he directed Cabaret, Annie Baker’s John, Gale Childs Daly’s adaptation of Great Expectations, Incorruptible, The Stinky Cheese Man, and Greg Banks’ adaptations of The Jungle Book (world premiere), Pinocchio, and Robin Hood. Other credits include the world premiere of the musical Minors at Lantern Theater Company, Rounding Third at Cardinal Stage, She Loves Me at Villanova University, Sondheim’s Company at 11th Hour, and American Idiot at the University of the Arts. He is currently co-writing the Broadway adaptation of Damien Chazelle’s film La La Land with Ayad Akhtar, and the world premiere of Wishing to Grow Up Brightly with Amanda Morton. Matthew is a three-time Barrymore Award winner for directing and a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. 

Karly Amato (Assistant Stage Manager) is an AEA Stage Manager based in the Philadelphia region. She is a graduate of Montclair State University’s BFA Theatre Design, Technology, and Management program. She is delighted to be returning to Theatre Horizon on this incredible World Premiere! Recent credits include Execution of Justice, The Witnesses, A Showcase of One Acts (Chautauqua Theater Company), Primary Trust (McCarter Theatre Center), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Antony & Cleopatra (Quintessence Theatre Group), Oedipus in Seattle, 20th Anniversary Cabaret, tick, tick… BOOM! (Theatre Horizon), The Comedy of Errors, The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival), and Jelly’s Last Jam (New York City Center Encores!). Special thanks to the writers for allowing her to be a part of this special piece. She would like to express her gratitude to her friends and family for their support.

Scott Berkowitz is a Philly-based actor/singer/writer, and he is thrilled to be joining the Theatre Horizon family in this beautiful new musical! Recent credits include – Regional: Adult Man in Spring Awakening (Relic Theatre Company), White Stage Manager in Endlings (Hedgerow Theatre), Nick Bottom in Something Rotten (Upper Darby Summer Stage), Prince Hal in The Ballad of King Henry (world premiere, PCS), Hamlet in Hamlet (PCS). Scott would like to thank the cast and crew for this incredible experience, and his family and friends for their constant love and support.

AJ Bloomfield is a full-time freelance designer, audio engineer, and technician in Philly and beyond. He is also the Founding Artistic Director of The Lemonade Stand. AJ is a generalist, taking pride in being able to serve whatever needs a production may have. When he is not freelancing, AJ is working on his car, tinkering with random projects, or planning the next show for The Lemonade Stand. Recent credits include Oedipus in Seattle (Theatre Horizon), Dentata (Lemonade Stand), Girlfails (Lemonade Stand), Franklin’s Key (Pig Iron), Penelope (Theatre Horizon), Holy Grail of Memphis (Arden Theatre Company), and Catholic Guilt (Edinburgh Fringe, US Tour).

Katie Boren (Allie, Ensemble) – Favorite credits include Lysistrata Jones (OBC), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (B’way/1st Nat’l), Avenue Q (New World Stages), Miss Saigon (Nat’l, Regional), Allegiance (The Old Globe), The King and I (SacMC), A Chorus Line (SacMC). Ithaca alum. Mom, Dad, Min and Sam – thank you for your unending love and support.  To my incredible friends and family, thank you X infinity. Amanda, there are not enough words…  And a special thank you to all of you!  As always, for my eomeoni.

Melissa Brun is a professional cellist and freelance teaching artist.  Holding a Bachelors of Music and a Performers Certificate from SUNY Purchase College Conservatory, she has recently been on faculty at Millersville University, UArts, and currently hosts her own private studio.  She has performed and soloed with various orchestras and choral associations in the Philadelphia area, and managed the Chester County Youth Orchestra from 2020-2025.  Non-classically, she was a founding member of the chamber-folk sextet, The Sound Accord, and member of Irish trio, Maggie’s Boots.  As a co-creator of the children’s music duo, Big Idea Committee, Melissa blends musical theatre vocals and live cello instrumentals to create an interactive and theatrical experience for kids ages 4-8 with everyone’s favorite musical friend, Karl the Cello. Also an avid pit musician, Melissa has performed at various professional theaters in the Philadelphia region (American Music Theater, Fulton Opera House, The Walnut Street Theater) has played with Broadway touring companies (Cinderella, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Matilda) and soloed with Broadway stars, Kristin Chenoweth and Jonathan Groff. Melissa has been a String Clinician with D’Addario Orchestral since 2018, and delivers free workshops to students and educators across the country.  A veteran clinician, she has presented at ASTA, PMEA, DMEA, MMEA, and has worked with students at over 150 schools across the country.  Melissa lives in Phoenixville, PA, with her husband, Chris, daughter, Hazel, Karl the Cello, and cat, Mac.  www.MelissaBrun.com / FB: Melissa Brun / IG: @CelloGal

AVISTA CUSTOM THEATRICAL SERVICES, LLC (Properties), owned by Jennifer Burkhart and Amanda Hatch, was founded in 2007. Avista specializes in prop and soft goods construction, and maintains a 13,000 square foot rental warehouse in Norristown. Avista’s prop master and design work has been seen locally at Opera Philadelphia, Azuka Theatre, Act 2 Playhouse, Drexel, Temple and Rowan Universities, Mauckingbird Theatre, EgoPo Classic Theater, Theatre Exile, Inis Nua Theater, Power Street Theatre, the Curtis Institute, and Kimmel Center Education Department. www.avistacustom.com

Nero Catalano (he/him) is a South Philly based multi-instrumentalist and composer. He is thrilled to make his Theatre Horizon debut. Regional credits:Empire Records (McCarter Theatre) Love Story (Walnut Street Theatre) The Tattooed Lady, The Bridges of Madison County (PTC) Rent, Assassins, Ragtime, Once, Tulipomania, The Flea and the Professor (Arden) Man of La Mancha, One Man, Two Guvnors, Here You Come Again, A Sign of the Times, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Because of Winn-Dixie (DTC) Rocky Horror Picture Show, Mamma Mia, Kinky Boots, Last of the Red Hot Mamas, Hard Road to Heaven (Bucks County Playhouse) Personality (People’s Light) Minors (Lantern Theatre) Rock School (New Market Films) Nero is a faculty member at the Settlement Music School. He is currently working on an instrumental EP. “Doors Open” and “Berkeley Springs” are available on all streaming services.

www.nerocatalano.com

Hannah Catanoso: Theatre Horizon debut and proud South Korean adoptee. Regional: Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham – Media Theatre); Spelling Bee (Marcy Park – Arden Theatre, OCTC); Grease (Frenchy – Media Theatre); Cabaret (Rosie – Bristol Riverside Theatre); Wild Party (Mae – Eagle Theatre); Grace For President (Walnut Street Theatre). Professor of Musical Theatre Dance at Temple University and Arcadia University. Director/Choreographer credits at: hannahcatanoso.com. Deepest thanks to the WTGUB writers, creative team, cast and crew for their support as Hannah intersects her art and adoption story for the very first time. Love to Hannah’s parents, Anthony and Chirstine – this one’s for all of us!

D Cousineau (Assistant Director) (she/they) other work with Theatre Horizon: Penelope (Assistant Stage Manager) Regional ASM work: Dogberry and Verges are Scared (Slippery Trout Productions), Girlfails (The Lemonade Stand) Education: Lesley University, BA in Creative Writing. Love to my parents, to Mac and Debs, and to Matt Decker and Theatre Horizon for the opportunity. <3

You-Shin Chen is an American-Taiwanese scenic designer. As a theatre collaborator, she is committed to diversity and humanity. You-Shin centers humans, both the characters and the viewers, and their experiences in her process of creating a three-dimensional space. Her design works have been seen across the continental US and Europe. Recipient of the 2019 Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award at The Lilly Awards; Outstanding Scenic Design at the Lortel Awards: Mrs. Murray’s Menagerie (2020) & Wolf Play (2023); Connecticut Critics Circle Awards: Walden (2022), A View From the Bridge (2024). Her recent designs in the Philadelphia region: Penelope (Theatre Horizon); Quixotic Professor Qiu (InerAct); Nosejob (Lightning Rod Special), True West (People’s Light), Today’s My Birthday (TheatreExile). Assistant professor at Muhlenberg College. USA829. www.youshinchen.com

Niki Cousineau is delighted to return to Theatre Horizon after previously working here on Peter and the Starcatcher. She has also served as choreographer on Arden Theater productions of Fun Home, The Secret Garden, Parade, and Next to Normal, among others. Niki lived and worked in Philadelphia as a dancer/choreographer for almost three decades before relocating to Maine. As a performer she has collaborated with Headlong Dance Theater, Nichole Canuso Dance Co and Group Motion, in addition to her projects through Subcircle, the company she co-founded and continues to co-direct. In 2019 they launched Subcircle Residency based in Biddeford, Maine.

Mikayla Coxe is a music director, copyist, pianist, and fellow Korean adoptee based in New York City. Incredibly thankful to be a part of this production. Broadway: Take a Banana for the Ride. Off Broadway: The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse, and Fowl Play. @mikaylacoxe

Garrett Davis is a percussionist and educator whose work spans the concert stage, marching field, and musical theatre pit. He has performed with companies across the region, including Delaware Theatre Company, Arden Theatre, Theatre Horizon, and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. In January 2026, he will join the national tour of The Music Man.

Garrett also serves as an instructor and arranger for the Rowan University Pride of the Profs Marching Band, where he creates and adapts music for their performances. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music from Rowan University and a Master’s degree in Orchestral Percussion Performance from Temple University.

Garrett is grateful to be back at Theatre Horizon and wishes the company continued success in the seasons ahead.

Harbour is a lighting specialist in the greater Philadelphia area. They have worked with companies such as Obvious Agency, Agile Rascal, Azuka Theatre Company, Lightning Rod Special, Tiny Dynamite, Pipeline Theatre Company, PlayPenn, The Bearded Ladies, The Wilma, InterAct, City Theatre Company, and The New Hazlet Theatre. They received their BFA in Lighting Technology/Design from Point Park University in 2018 and are the Lighting Supervisor at Penn Live Arts.

Alec E. Ferrell (he/him) is excited to be returning to Theatre Horizon. An AEA Stage Manager based in Philadelphia, Past Theatre Horizon shows include: Honk! Regional Credits include: Rent, Intimate Apparel, Into the Woods, My General Tubman (World Premiere), Indecent, Gem of the Ocean, Once, Fun Home, Gypsy, Parade, The Secret Garden, Next to Normal, My Name is Asher Lev (World Premiere) at Arden Theatre Company.  Other Regional Credits: Trinity Repertory Company, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Phoenix Theatre Company, PlayPenn New Play Development, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center; PTC@Play. International: [untitled project] #213 (Edinburgh Festival Fringe). Proud Member of AEA, SMA. Love and thanks to the family.

Damien Figueras is an 8-time Barrymore nominated artist. Recent credits include: Party Face (Off-Broadway, NY City Center), Penelope (Theatre Horizon), Falsettos (Arden Theatre Company), Peter and the Starcatcher (Delaware Theatre Company), Iphigenia in Splott (Inis Nua Theatre), Cabaret (Bristol Riverside), Nichos (Esperanza Arts Center), Beehive (Walnut Street Theatre), The Play That Goes Wrong (1812 Productions), Winter Wonderettes (Gulfshore Playhouse), A Hit Dog Will Holler (Azuka Theatre), Kiss (Wilma Theatre), Topdog/Underdog (Passage Theatre). In addition to his design work, Damien is the Production Manager for Wolf Performing Arts Center. As always, he would like to dedicate his work to the memory of his mother. www.DFigueras.com

Amanda Friesen is a woodwind performer based in the Philadelphia area, originally

from Northern New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance with a

concentration in flute and low flutes from West Chester University in 2023. Amanda is

passionate about performing in pit orchestras, where she finds deep inspiration in the

collaborative and expressive environment of live theater. In addition to her theatrical work, Amanda performs with a contemporary jazz ensemble that focuses on original compositions written by its members. The group blends a variety of stylistic influences and performs throughout the Philadelphia area. Through her diverse musical experiences, Amanda is committed to inspiring others to explore and develop their own passion for music and the arts.

Marybeth Gorman is thrilled to be back at Theatre Horizon for this very special project.  Marybeth is an actor, director, intimacy choreographer, and text/dialect coach currently teaching acting at the University of South Carolina. Previous roles at Theatre Horizon include Patti in Kimberly Akimbo and Baker’s Wife in the anniversary concert version of Into the Woods. A Philly native, Marybeth graduated from Little Flower, got her Bachelor’s in Theatre from Temple, and has performed on local stages such as 11th Hour Theatre Co., Lantern Theatre, Arden, PTC, and Walnut Street. Favorite roles performed regionally include Sister James in Doubt at Milwaukee Rep, Nerissa in Merchant of Venice at Utah Shakespeare Festival, Eurydice in Eurydice at The Hippodrome, and Blanche in A Street Car Named Desire at Trustus Theatre. She is an advocate for consent and inclusion through her work as intimacy coordinator/director in professional and educational film and theatre projects, most recently this summer with Local Cinema Studios and the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Many thanks to Amanda, Matt, and Josh for a seat at this table, and my parents Mary and Frank Gorman for their support. All love to Jason, Josh, and Benny.

Sarah Yejin Hahm is a Korean American producer, director, and translator. BROADWAY: Buena Vista Social Club (currently playing at the Schoenfeld Theatre), KPOP (Circle in the Square), Macbeth (starring Daniel Craig & Ruth Negga). LONDON/UK: Sing Street the Musical at the Lyric Hammersmith, Wild Rose at Royal Lyceum Edinburgh. PREVIOUSLY: D.P. Season 2 (Netflix), Steppenwolf Fellow & Apprentice.

Jillian Keys is honored to be with this team telling Amanda’s story! She is a UArts graduate (2011), and a three time Barrymore Award Nominee for her whimsical childrens’ theater costumes at The Arden. She is a maker of all sorts and has designed for Pig Iron Theater Company, Theater Horizon, Orbiter 3, Applied Mechanics, Theatre Exile, PTC, Azuka Theatre, The Lantern Theatre, Inis Nua, InterAct, Lightning Rod Special, and The Berserker Residents among others. She also creative directs for experiential marketing decor installations and pop up bars around Philly. For other fun facts please visit: www.jkeyscreative.com

Trey Lyford (He/Him) Mr. Lyford has been creating original works for the stage for nearly two and a half decades. He is an actor, director, designer, and play fabricator committed to creating and amplifying actor-generated work. Over the years he has collaborated with many artists including primary collaborator Geoff Sobelle, Paul Lazar, Steve Cuiffo, Andrew Dawson, Conor Lovett, The Dufala Bros, Jacinta Yelland, and musician Cole Green. Collaborative works include: the world tour of all wear bowlers (2005 Drama Desk Nomination, Innovative Theatre Award), Amnesia Curiosa, the OBIE award-winning kinetic junk sculpture play machines, machines, machines, machines, machines, machines, machines, the absurd magic show Elephant Room, The Accountant, and most recently the fringe favorite KOAL.

At Theatre Horizon, Trey has been involved with Peter and the Starcatcher and Head Over Heels. He truly enjoys directing and teaching all over the Philadelphia area and is a Pig Iron School MFA Program faculty member. MFA: UCSD. More info @ treylyford.com.

Sami is a queer, first-gen kid enjoying the messy terrain between her Chinese culture and their American upbringing. They’ve appeared Off-Broadway in: Once Upon A (Korean) Time (Ma-Yi Theatre). Regionally: Christmas Carol (Indiana Rep), Soft Magic Tofu Boys (Eugene O’Neill NMTC), Hello Kitty Must Die (Edinburgh Fringe), RENT (Paper Mill Playhouse), The Chinese Lady (Cincinnati Playhouse, Adirondack Theatre Festival), Nativity Variations (Milwaukee Rep), The Great Leap (Portland Center Stage), and 4,000 Miles (Gloucester Stage Company). TV/Film credits include: Samo Lives, Tender Ears, Lifetime’s “Death Saved My Life,” and BRICTV’s “All Hail Beth.” Thank you to everyone who brought this show to life, Amanda Morton, their loved ones, and Lohne/Graham Management. For their guardian angel, Jason K Ma. Learn more at imsamima.com!

Rachel Massey is a violinist, violist, and actor-musician based in the Philadelphia area. As a classical musician, Rachel performs with orchestras such as the Allentown, Reading, and Bay Atlantic Symphonies and as a regular guest artist at Helena, Billings, and Bozeman Symphonies in Montana. She has been seen on stage at Delaware Theatre Company (Barrymore Award for Outstanding Ensemble, Man of La Mancha), Arden Theatre Company (Barrymore Nominee for Outstanding Ensemble, Indecent), People’s Light (Shakespeare in Love), and Theatre Horizon, Delaware Shakespeare Festival, Ancram Center, and Joe’s Pub performances of Penelope. 

Mae Merkle is a Philadelphia based costume designer and wardrobe technician, and they are so honored by the opportunity to join the Theater Horizon team for Wishing to Grow Up Brightly. Mae is a 2025 graduate from Drexel University with a degree in costume design. They have had the privilege of working with many theaters and companies in the Philadelphia area, including People’s Light, Relic, Power Street, Drexel University Theatre as well as the Drexel Dance Ensemble, Arden Theater Company, and more.

In addition to work in theater, Mae has a background in costuming independent film, music videos, and performance art.

Amy Acchione Myers is thrilled and honored to witness the creation of this wonderful musical. Amy has performed with Act II Playhouse, The Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia Theatre Workshop, Fever Dream Repertory, and had the opportunity to travel to the Philadelphia, New York, and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals as Jackie in Conor Mitchell’s Group / Have a Nice Life. Amy performed in the Fifteenth Anniversary production of Michael Ogborn’s C’est la Guerre and is featured on the cast recording. She holds an MA in Theatre and anticipates an MFA in Theatre Education in December 2025. Favorite roles include Margaret Johnson in The Light in the Piazza, Charlotte in A Little Night Music, Carmen in Curtains, Mrs. Walker in Tommy, Sonya in Uncle Vanya, and Amy in Company.

Hannah Nguyen is a senior at Temple University, on track to get a BFA in Musical Theater in the spring of 2026 (Go Owls!!) She is filled with gratitude that her first professional show is with Theatre Horizon; she could not have asked for a better team and theatre to have had this experience with. She would like to thank all of her mentors at Temple University, her best friends, sorority sisters, and her family for giving her the opportunity to pursue her dreams.

Theatre Horizon debut! Broadway National Tour: Miss Saigon (Kim u/s) TV: Blue Bloods. Love to Mom, Dad, Sissy, and the UIA Talent Agency team. BFA Temple University. francescanong.com @frannong

Brigitte Rottman is a Cuban-Lebanese American pianist, educator, and vocal coach residing in Chester County. She is currently on staff at The Center for Performing and Fine Arts in West Chester in the Theatre Department. Music directing for shows including Little Shop of Horrors (People’s Light), Tick, Tick…Boom! (Theatre Horizon), Siluetas (Power Street Theatre Company), Gypsy (Gretna Theatre), Sondheim on Sondheim (Gretna Theatre), Head Over Heels (University of the Arts), Pippin (University of the Arts), Into the Woods (Resident Theatre Company). Endless gratitude to Matthew and our six incredible children who are forever teaching us how to put love into action.

MJ Santry is a collaborative theatre-maker in the Greater Philadelphia region who is passionate about helping to foster empathetic, welcoming, and supportive creative environments. 

Haley Simmonds is a Philadelphia-based wardrobe supervisor. They are so excited to be back at Theater Horizon after being the Production Assistant for Oedipus in Seattle, as well as the Wardrobe Supervisor for Tick..Tick..BOOM! Haley holds a BA in Theater from CALU and an AA in Theater Arts from Montco. Recently Haley was the Wardrobe supervisor at Quintessence theater for their productions of Kiss Me Kate, and Owl and the Pussy Cat. As well as the Wardrobe assistant for A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Anthony and Cleopatra. Haley has worked as the dramaturgy intern and assistant stage manager at Hedgerow Theater for their production of In the Next Room as well as the assistant stage manager at Mon River Arts for their production of Rock of Ages. Endless thanks to their mom and family as well as both their Montco and CalU families for all of their support along the way. Website:haleysimmondsdoes.mystrikingly.com | Instagram: @haley_cinnamons

Brenson is thrilled to be back at Theatre Horizon! A Black and queer actor, writer, and theatre-maker, Brenson has performed in:  Fat Ham (Wilma Theater), Abandon (World Premiere, Theatre Exile; Barrymore Winner for Outstanding Original Production), The Appointment by Lightning Rod Special (2019-FringeArts/Next Door at NYTW; “Best of 2019 Theatre”: New York Times, Time Out New York, New York Magazine), This is the Week That Is (1812 Productions), Noises Off (Delaware Theatre Company), Into the Woods and Backing Track (Arden Theatre Company, World Premiere). Brenson also writes for TV/Film and is a proud member of the Writer’s Guild of America East. MFA in Theatre, Sarah Lawrence College. Love to Kevin.  @brenthomas112.

Josh Totora is an award-winning composer/actor/musician/improvisor/writer. Select original music/lyrics credits include THE INVISIBLE BOY, JOURNEY TO OZ (Children’s Theatre of Charlotte); THE ODYSSEY EXPERIENCE, THE ARABIAN NIGHTS, CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE (McCarter Theatre Center); THE SPIRIT OF POE, JOURNEY TO OZ, THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE (Florida Repertory Theatre); A PUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (Long Island Children’s Museum); HE WHO GETS SLAPPED (Barrymore Award Winner for Outstanding Original Music), ’TIS PITY, THE ORESTEIA PROJECT (Philadelphia Artists’ Collective); IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (Walnut Street Theater). His work has also been featured internationally at the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children. Josh regularly performs improv with his team, NO DUDS, throughout New York. For Amanda whose bravery in sharing her story is only surpassed by the beauty of her telling, and for Parker whose love, patience and heart make it all possible.

THOM WEAVER Theatre Horizon: Penelope, The Syringa Tree. Off-Broadway: Sandra (Vineyard), The Total Bent (Public), Kingdom Come (Roundabout), Exit Strategy (Primary Stages), King Hedley II, How I Learned What I Learned, The Liquid Plain (Signature Theatre Company); Teller’s Play Dead (The Players Theater). Regional: Alley, Huntington, Arden, Wilma (Associate Artist), Alliance, Milwaukee Rep, Chicago Shakespeare, Getty, Children’s Theatre Company, Cleveland Play House, Portland Center Stage, Folger Theatre, Asolo Rep, Round House, Hangar, CenterStage, California Shakespeare Theater, Syracuse Stage, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Williamstown, Spoleto, Lincoln Center Festival, and Yale Repertory Theatre, as well as numerous designs with Pilobolus. Awards: Helen Hayes Award, two Jeff Awards, six Barrymore Awards and two AUDELCO Awards. Education: Carnegie Mellon and Yale. He is a member of Wingspace Theatrical Design and Co-Founder of Die-Cast. He/him.

Jacinta Yelland is an Australian theatre creator and performer of Chinese and Torres Strait Islander descent, based in Philadelphia, USA. Jacinta has collaborated with Opera Philadelphia, David Gordon, Pig Iron Theatre Company, Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists, People’s Light, Quintessence Theatre Group, and The Berserker Residents. She holds an MFA in Devised Performance from University of the Arts/Pig Iron Theatre Company, completed the Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre Company Internship, and was supported by Arts Queensland to study at École Philippe Gaulier, Paris. Jacinta’s solo show KOAL, co-created with Trey Lyford, is the recipient of the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival 5 Star Award and has been presented at Ars Nova, the Australian Theatre Festival NYC, PhysFestNYC, Celebration Barn, and Theatre Exile. KOAL will tour nationally across Australia in 2026. www.jacintayelland.com, @jacintayelland

Founded in 2005 by Erin Reilly and Matthew Decker, in its 21 year history Theatre Horizon has grown from a summer producing venture into an award-winning, 123-seat professional company anchoring Norristown’s Arts Hill at 401 DeKalb Street. Our mission pairs compelling productions with education and community programs that make theatre a civic good for Montgomery County.
Theatre Horizon’s theatrical work has been repeatedly recognized by the Barrymore Awards, Philadelphia’s regional theatre honors, receiving 23 awards from 100 nominations.
We have also been a hub for new work, including the world premiere of White in 2017 by Pulitzer Prize Winner James Ijames; TOWN in 2023 created by Michael Garcas & Nell Bang-Jensen, and Amanda Morton’s Wishing to Grow Up Brightly in 2025 – the latter two supported by prestigious development grants from the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. In 2017, the American Theatre Wing—the organization that presents the Tony Awards—selected Theatre Horizon as one of just twelve U.S. recipients of its National Theatre Company Award, citing our distinctive mission and community of artists.
Theatre Horizon’s education pillar has served more than 11,500 students through four core
programs: Autism Drama Program, NSTEP (Norristown Supplemental Theatre Education
Partnerships), After-School Drama Clubs, and Summer Drama Camps—teaching theatre as a life skill and pathway to empathy. We reach 1,000+ young people each year.
Our Autism Drama Program—offered on a Pay-What-You-Can basis—supports imagination, communication, and social connection for children and adults on the spectrum; in 2019 it received the Victory Foundation Award for Outstanding Theatre Education Program. The program entered the national spotlight in January 2023 when it was featured on the syndicated talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Mydera Taliah Robinson (Executive Director) (she/her) is a writer, visual artist, educator, and TEDx speaker. As the founder of SpeakMeFree Productions, Mydera Taliah has curated events and programming for a wide range of audiences.

A sought-after talent, Mydera has shared the stage with many great artists, speakers, and performers.

Her passion and commitment to excellence have in turn allowed her to become a major presence in the regional arts community. Acting as an educator, consultant, and board member for a diverse list of schools, universities, organizations, and associations, Mydera Taliah is recognized as a leader in her industry.

Mydera Taliah has made it her mission to help others find confidence in their being through the freedom of expression.

Matthew Decker is the co-founder of Theatre Horizon with Erin Reilly, where his directing credits include The Few, A New Brain, Lobby Hero, Into the Woods, Circle Mirror Transformation, and Spring Awakening. For eight seasons he served as the Associate Artistic Director of the Arden Theatre Company where he directed Cabaret, Annie Baker’s John, Gale Childs Daly’s adaptation of Great Expectations, Incorruptible, The Stinky Cheese Man, and Greg Banks’ adaptations of The Jungle Book (world premiere), Pinocchio, and Robin Hood. Other credits include the world premiere of the musical Minors at Lantern Theater Company, Rounding Third at Cardinal Stage, She Loves Me at Villanova University, Sondheim’s Company at 11th Hour, and American Idiot at the University of the Arts. He is currently co-writing the Broadway adaptation of Damien Chazelle’s film La La Land with Ayad Akhtar, and the world premiere of Wishing to Grow Up Brightly with Amanda Morton. Matthew is a three-time Barrymore Award winner for directing and a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. 

Gilberto Vega is a queer Costa Rican-American and a creator, educator, and administrator for music, theatre, and—most recently—stand-up comedy.
A proud “Pennsylrican” originally hailing from Lancaster, PA, his recent theatre credits include: Dramaturg for Gente del sol (PlayPenn); Director for Mozart’s The Magic Flute (Penn Singers Light Opera Company); Dramaturg for TOWN and The Agitators (Theatre Horizon); Asst. Director/ASL Coach for The Wiz (Theatre in the X); Playwright for Miley Vs. Mozart: An Epic Poperatic Smackdown as part of The Vs. Series (Theatre Contra); and Audio Describer at Arden Theatre Company (12 productions!).
As a stand-up comedian, Gilberto has performed at Souletri, Blatinx Night at Sawubona Creativity Project, and Your Sunday Best at Plays & Players. His writing has appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Bonaly Reviews, Revarte, La Vida, and Motivos Magazine.
Gilberto is deeply committed to a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible arts community. He is involved in EDIA work with: Theatre Philadelphia; Theatre Horizon; Platt Student Performing Arts House; and the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club, which recently made the transition to a gender-inclusive choir after 159 years as an all-male ensemble. Gilberto serves on the Board of Directors for Theatre Philadelphia, Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia, and Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
Gilberto has curated classes, workshops, and performance opportunities—in both English and Spanish—for youth and adults across the Philadelphia region, where he has connected students with theatre and music leaders, including: Mandy Gonzalez (In the Heights, Hamilton); David Charles Abell (Les Miserables 10th and 25th Anniversary Concerts); Erlina Ortiz & Robi Hager (Siluetas); Todd Ellison; Byron Stripling; and Luis Figueroa.
Gilberto was a Micro-Resident Artist at the Painted Bride Arts Center and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a recipient of the Wallace Award through Platt Student Performing Arts House.

Molly Levin has grown up in and around Theatre Horizon, as a summer camp attendee, audience member, high school intern, teaching artist, and now is returning as Development Coordinator. She has a professional background in political organizing and community engagement. Molly holds her Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science with minors in Creative Writing and French from Muhlenberg College, where she performed in theatrical productions, sketch comedy, and long-form improv. She enjoys writing, singing, acting, and taking improv classes in her free time.

Tess Mathewson is a Philadelphia-based theatre artist who specializes in production and stage management. Winner of the Dr. George B. McDowell Award for Excellence in Theater, Tess holds a BA in Theatre from Goucher College, where she studied performance, directing, design, and stage management. Tess is currently working towards earning her MA in Theatre from Villanova University. She has previously worked with companies such as PlayPenn, Die-Cast, Delaware Shakespeare, and EgoPo Classic Theater.

Eliza Waterman started her work at Theatre Horizon as ASM/Covid Compliance Officer for TOWN in 2022 and is so excited to be back working with all the wonderful people here at Theatre Horizon, now as Artistic Associate. Eliza is also an actor, theater artist, and teaching artist based in Philadelphia. She has had the pleasure of acting and collaborating with a variety of other theater companies, including Wolfsmouth Players Company, The Strides Collective, Delaware Shakespeare Company, Allen’s Lane Theater, The Arden Theatre Company, and Theatre Contra. All the gratitude and love to friends and family.

Josh Totora is an actor/musician/composer/improvisor in the Philadelphia and New York areas. Select performance credits include: Theatre Horizon’s 20th Anniversary Cabaret (Theatre Horizon) Peter and the Starcatcher and Man of La Mancha (Delaware Theater Co.), Once (Arden Theatre Co.), It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Walnut Street Theatre). As a composer, Josh’s works have been featured nationally and internationally. Josh is also a member of NY-based improv team No Duds, an up and coming filmmaker, and member of folk/bluegrass trio The Nimble Cats. For Amanda and Parker. www.joshtotora.com

Sean Konopka-White (Operations Manager) is a Philadelphia based writer and actor. Philadelphia credits include 11th Hour Theatre Co, Bristol Riverside, The Eagle Theatre, and Montgomery Theatre. He is passionate about telling stories with authentic queer characters. He is thrilled to be joining the Theatre Horizon team. www.sean-c-white.com

Sydney Marie Hughes is a theatre artist, educator, and director. With over a decade of experience in theatre and arts education, she has developed and led numerous programs across the country that empower young people to create, take risks, and grow as artists and community members.

Prior to joining Theatre Horizon, Sydney was a high school theatre director and educator in Orlando, FL, where her work in educational theatre received multiple awards and recognitions at the local, state, and national levels. While in Orlando, she directed, designed, and performed, including for several years as an Entertainment cast member at Walt Disney World.

Sydney holds an M.A. in Theatre from Villanova University and B.M. in Musical Theatre from Oklahoma City University. Her research has been published and presented in academic and professional settings, focusing on adaptation, feminist performance theory, and Appalachian storytelling traditions. Sydney believes deeply in the transformative power of storytelling to build empathy and connection, and she is committed to ensuring that every student has a place in both the classroom and the rehearsal room.

SGauri Mangala is a writer, producer, and theatre maker based in Media, PA. As a producer, Gauri has enjoyed working on commercial productions like The Cottage (Broadway) and the National Tour of The Kite Runner, as well as co-founding the Philly-based sketch comedy group Impulse Control Freaks. As a writer, Gauri is a proud participant of the 2024-2025 cohort of the Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists Playwriting Project, as well as a theatre critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer. She received her BA in Anthropology and Theatre Arts from Gettysburg College, and is pursuing her Masters in Theatre at Villanova University. Love to Oskar. Dhanyavaad, maa.

Dawn Loveland Navarro moved to the Philadelphia area from Connecticut, where she was the Director of Education at Playhouse on Park. She created, oversaw, and taught programs that served approximately 4,000 students per year. In addition to being a theatre educator, Dawn is also a director and a stage manager. Recent Playhouse on Park directing credits include Proof, Oleanna, The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, and Red Light Winter; plus shows for young audiences including Busytown, Goodnight Moon, Go, Dog. Go!, and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Dawn has stage managed over 30 productions at regional theatres. She was a directing assistant at Berkshire Theatre Festival and traveled to Florida Studio Theatre for theatre education professional development. Dawn is a graduate of Middlebury College.  

Jonathan Harper Schlieman is a theatremaker and educator interested in creating art that feels like a party (but like one you’d actually want to go to). His work has been seen at FringeArts, New York Fringe, The PIT, The Mint, La Mama, The O’Neill Theater Center, Actors Theater of Louisville, and others. He is the Artistic Producer of Shakespeare On Tap, a clown/Shakespeare company. He is thrilled to serve as the Director of Marketing & Communications at Theatre Horizon in Norristown, PA. MFA: Pig Iron/UArts. BA: Hunter College. Alumnus of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the National Theatre Institute – Advanced Directors program.

Zoë Gilmore is a Philadelphia-based theater artist, director, stage manager, sound designer and audio engineer. Past credits include: Nosejob (Assistant Stage Manager), Carmilla (Stage Manager), PlayPenn (Stage Manager), tick, tick…BOOM! (Assistant Audio Engineer). She is so excited to work with such wonderful people at a wonderful place!

En Route is driven by passion. Passion for clients and projects that make a difference and create a positive impact for their communities. Passion for telling compelling stories that entertain and educate audiences and motivate action. Passion for the arts, culture, education, civic engagement, and economic impact.

En Route’s team of marketing communications professionals are dedicated to achieving client goals through strategic thinking, detailed implementation, and responsive customer service..

Andrew Davis is an enthusiastic arts and culture booster and avid attendee of theatre. Born in Cincinnati, OH, and raised in central New Jersey, he is based in Washington, DC. Andrew has worked for more than a decade promoting patron outreach, subscription sales, and development for Quintessence Theatre Group, Theater J, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, and Studio Theatre. Earlier in his career, he served in production and station services for National Public Radio, and various roles in the public and private sectors promoting economic development in the District of Columbia. Andrew is a graduate of American University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.

Daniel Kontz is a designer from London, England, who creates sights and sounds for clients in the theatre industry and beyond. www.danielkontzdesign.com

As of 11/15/2024

Anonymous • Isy Abraham-Raveson • Dawn Adams • Jared Albany • Patricia & Al Anderson • Matthew Armstead • Carolyn & Michael Ashburn • Courtney Bambrick • Justin Rose & Nell Bang-Jensen • Lise Bang-Jensen & Charles Houghton • Timothy Barnes • Rodney Bass • Rashaad Bates • Veronika Bazewicz • Juliana Benitez • Nancy & Jay Berkowitz • Hellena & German Berrios • Ryane & Ian Beutler • Bonnie Bloom • Rebecca Bradbeer • Debra Brady • Olivia* & Craig Brady • Thomas Breeden • Liz Brunton • David Bushnell & Kim Pelkey • Sydney Cain-Frazier • Johanna Caldwell • Anthnoy Camp •  Shellie Camp • Pepe Carmona & Johanna Rossell • Cheryl Carson • Deann Carter • Katharina Casey* • Bruce and Carol Caswell • Anna Chilcote • Joan & Joel Chinitz • Muthu Chinnadurai • Barbara Chubb • Gerry Cocchiaro & Barbara M. Enger • Jessie Cocks • Michael Coleman • Denise Collins • Patricia Comfort • Catherine & Tim Conahan • Anne Cook & Russ Troyer • Elizabeth Cooper • Jeanne Cove • Andrea Cronin • Carol Fern & John Culhane • Rita & Leonard Cupingood • Monica D’Antonio • Janet Dalzell • Emily Darigan • Maurisha Dash • Maurice & Darlene Davis • Sara Day • Matthew Decker* • Trish Decker • Alesia Defino • Emily Diego • Gene Dilks • Barbara Dowdall • Patrick Druhan • Margie Dubrow • Patrick Duffy • Donald Dumpson • William Duncan • Yvonne Durham • Carol Dutill • Helen Eaton • Dana Edelman • Diane & Jonathan Edelman • Bruce Eisenstein • Nancy & Robert Elfant • Quinn Eli & Theresa Tensuan • Steven Engelmyer & Lisa Wershaw • Bill Ewing • Rachel Fecho • Deborah Fields • Devon Fields • Lyn Fields • Jillian Fink • Noah Fink • Gail Fishman* & Steven Horii • Nancy Fletcher • Eileen Fox • Mary Ellen Fox • Kathleen Frye • Christina & David Fryman • Rhoda & Louis Fryman • Laura Gamble • David Gammon • Jenara Garnder • Bud Gasiorowski • Yvette Gause • Linda Geisler • Elizabeth Gemmill • Cheryl Germain Rodgers • Blossom Gica • Laura Gilbert • Cindi Gilmore • Barbara Giuffrida • Linda & David Glickstein • Lora Gonzalez • Jean & Stephen Godsall-Myers • Ross Goldberg & Ann Bassett • Grace Gonglewski • Pete Gonzalez • Angelique Gravely • Khayri Graves • Shelley Green & Michael Golden, Jr. • Joe Guardino • Terry & Paul Guerin • Joan Hagerman • Ann & Glenn Haig • Harold Halbert • Eileen Hallstrom • Lynn Hamilton-Watters & Jim Watters • N’ann Harp • Lindsay Harris-Friel • Susan Havens-Lang • John Hayes • Kathryn Hayes • Sophie & Michael Hayes • Karen Hayman & Jean Bochnowski • Tracie Henry • Jane Heumann • Clifford Hirst • David Hoddges • Leonard Holdsman • Elizabeth Hollinger • Terry & Ann Marie Horner • Bairun Huang • Eileen & Ken Hughes • Alison Huxta • Barbara Irwin • Kim Jackson • Rebecca Johnson • Carol Jones • Deneen Jones • Hakim Jones* • Sebastian Kadaplakal • Rachelle & Ronald Kaiserman • Julie Kang • Bob Kaufman & Jane Shure • Bill & Carole Kenney • Elisabeth Kersey • Sinem Gokgoz Kilic • Jane Kim • Abby Kirk • Caren & Brian Kirschner • Rachel Klinges • Mark Knight • Bonnie Korytowski • Mary Krause • Virginia Kricun • Allen Kuharski • William Kullmann & Stefania Luciani • Sheri & Orlando Lawrence • Carlene Lawson • Oliver Lee • Susie Lee • Jen & Karen Lehman • Alicia Lewis • Holly Link • Linda Lipscomb* • Trey Lyford & Suli Holum • Zandra Maffet* • Nick Anthony Manson • Martin Mari • Patty Mark • Jill Marron • Kevin J McCarthy • Dawne McCormac • Lyndsey & Kevin McCormick • Detrick McGriff • Geri & Tom McKernan • Michael McKinney • Jane McNeil • Erika McNichol • Gemma Mears • Ann Marie • Meehan • Vicki Meitus • Hope Merkert • Buzz Merrick • Kristin* & Sanjeev Midha • Karen Migdail & Andrew Davis • Phyllis Miller • Martha Millison • Javier Mojica • Rosemary & Jeffrey Moller • Bernadette Montemayor • Juan Morales • Susan Morrison-Bellamy • Amanda Morton* • Brandon Moulden • Robert J Mueller, Jr. • Angela Mullen & Lisa Yanak • Juretha Murray • Paul Nemeth & Jean Flood • Marsha Nesson • Terri Neufeglise • Martel Neville* • Cathy Nyagwegwe • Bonnie O’Callaghan • Kathleen O’Connell • Samara O’Shea • Sarah Orchinik • Jazelle Parke • Barbara & Don Parman • Edwina Patruno • LaVerne Patterson • Robert Paxson • Sarah Peterson • The Seth Alan Peterson Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. • Barbara Petroske • Jim Phynn • Anita Pierson • Sarah Popek • Joni Popowcer • Leslie Porter • Kathryn Pramuk • Laura* & Doug Pratt • Kara Rantovich • Karen Ratcliffe • Mark Rivinus • Diane* and Steve Reilly • Lee & Ritch Reilly • Michael Reilly • Paul Remus • Kristen Rist • Nancy Ritchey • Mydera Taliah Robinson • Ruth & Sidney Rosenblatt • LaVerne Ross • Julie & David Rusenko • Leslie & Russell Rush • Amy & Mitch Russell • Lauren Russell • Ana Santoyo • Alexandria Sasek • Chris Satullo •  Sayali Saykhedkar • Kenneth Schmitt • Linda & Ronald Schmoyer • James Schneider & Kevin Maurer • Deb Schrager • Carrie & Brett Schur • Sharon Schwarze • Reina Scott • Andrea Shadeed • Martha Sharkey • John Shea • Rebecca Shoulberg • Gina Siesling & Deb Morley • Devon Sinclair • Eric Singel • Karen & Keith Siwik • Connie & Larry Skvir • Andrea & Aaron Smith • Chad Eric Smith* • Gayle & David Smith • Jeff Smith* & Pamela Milcos-Smith • Jenny Smith & Beth Slating • Kim Smith • Rebecca Smith • Rich Southerland • Valerie Smith • Karalyn Spector • Margaret Spencer • Konnie & Paul Stark • Liza & Tom Steele • Marilyn Lee Steinbright • Valerie Stewart • Gaynor Strickler • Steve & Luci Stroiman • Janet Suber • Gregory Surplus • Erzsebet Szabo • Ethan Szilier • Scott Tattar • Susan Taylor • Theresa Tensuan • Annie Tepe • Gene Terry • Elaine & Tim Thomas • Moira Thompson • Steve & Dorothy Tross • Mary Kay Tucker • Alyssa Varga • John Chou & Teresa Wallace • Matthew Ward • Fatimah Washington • Barbara & Frank Weber • Rebecca & Jim Weiland • RoseAnn Westerfer • Judy West • Carolyn Weyneth • Sally Whitney • Connie Whitson • Teresa Wilensky • Yasmin Williams-Brown • Brian Wilson • Fred Wolfe •  Brent* & Kristin Woods • Adrienne Woody • Roxanna Wright • Stacy Kent Wyckoff • Caroline Yannuzzi • Boofie Younkin • Susan Zeager • Leah Zerbe

* Denotes Board Member

Alison Schaufler on Behalf of Steve Platt

Barbara Dowdall on Behalf of Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians (PARSL)

Buzz Merrick on Behalf of Theatre Horizon Education

Charles G Houghton in Honor of Nell Bang-Jensen

Connie & Larry Skvir in Honor of Michele Decker

Deborah Stern in Honor of Laura Pratt

Deneen Jones in Honor of Nya Green

Donald Dumpson on Behalf of Garrick Vaughn

Doug & Nancy Romanczuk in Memory of Raymond Decker

Gabrielle Morrison in Memory of Raymmond Decker 

Joseph Rigg in Memory of Daniel Siwik

Karen Migdail & Andrew Davis In Honor of Engagement of Jonathan Harper Schlieman/Haley Fluke & Honeymoon of Shelby North

Karen Sitler in Memory of Raymond Decker

Karen Siwik in Memory of Daniel Siwik

Kathryn Hayes in Honor of Nell Bang-Jensen

Kenneth Schmitt in Honor of Robi Hager & Chris Haig

Larry & Maureen Mullin Fowler in Memory of Raymond Decker

Laura Ebersole in Memory of Raymond Decker

Laura Pratt in Memory of Daniel Siwik

Leah Zerbe on Behalf of the Autism Drama Program’s Amazing Actors!

The McHale Family/Shawmont School in Memory of Raymond Decker

Melanie Swanson in Memory of Raymond Decker

Michael Coleman in Honor of Nell Bang Jensen and all the great work done under your leadership

Michael & Sybil Swanson in Memory of Raymond Decker

Richard W. Crosby in Memory of Raymond Crosby

Richard W. Crosby in Memory of Raymond Decker

Rhoda & Louis Fryman in Honor of Christina Fryman

Sarah Goslin in Memory of Raymmond Decker

Susan Koss in Memory of Raymond Decker

Susan Tobia in Honor of Maku Warrakah-Ali

Tim & Pat Sutherland in Memory of Raymond Decker

Upper Merion High School Social Studies Department in Memory of Raymond Decker

Vivan Chan & Yusef Cole in Memory of Raymond Decker

Yasmin Williams-Brown in Honor of the ENTIRE Holiday Gospel Concert Cast & Crew!

Yasmin Williams-Brown in Memory of Kelly Williams

Kevin & Lyndsey McCormick in Honor of Mydera Taliah Robinson

Actors’ Equity Foundation

The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation

The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation

The Anne M. and Philip H. Glatfelter, III Family Foundation 

The Arcadia Foundation

CCRES 

The Charlotte Cushman Foundation 

Child Development Foundation 

Connelly Foundation 

Daniel W. Dietrich II Foundation

David Nation/Susan Willcox Family Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation 

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International 

The Dream Away Foundation

Eagles Autism Foundation

Engelmyer Fund 

FEMA

HealthSpark Foundation

The Hess Foundation 

The Independence Foundation 

Jerry verDorn Scholarship

The Lida Foundation 

The Lily Foundation

Little Tower Foundation 

Loeb Performing Arts Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation

The McLean Contributionship 

National Endowment for the Arts

The Patricia Kind Family Foundation

PA Humanities

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts 

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage 

PNC Arts Alive 

The Shubert Foundation

The Stratton Foundation

TD Charitable Foundation

The William Penn Foundation

Wyncote Foundation

President

Chad Eric Smith

Vice President

Gail Fishman

Directors

Kate Casey, Treasurer

Christina Fryman, Secretary

Maku Warrakah-Ali

Olivia Brady

Matthew Decker

Hannah Fenlon

Katie Hitchens

Hakim Jones

Zandra Maffett

Kristin Midha

Amanda Morton

Laura Pratt

Diane Reilly

Mydera Taliah Robinson

Brent Woods

Jetta M. Reynolds
Symphony Thompson

Monah Yancy

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