SMJ - Playwright

SMJ (they/them) is a mixed-Latiné, non-binary, and NYC-based playwright originally from Mount Vernon, OH. They are proud to be the Executive Director of Andy’s Summer Playhouse. They were a Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellow. Their work has been seen in various forms with Ars Nova, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, New York Stage and Film, New York Comedy Festival, Latinx Playwrights Circle, The Orchard Project, and Live Arts in Charlottesville. Recently, SMJ has been a finalist for the Princess Grace Award in Playwriting at New Dramatists, a semifinalist for the O’Neill’s National Playwrights Conference, and a semifinalist for the National Music Theater Conference. SMJ’s musical this old haunt is a NAMT-Recommended musical. They are a member of the Dramatists Guild and Ring of Keys.

Mackenna Goodrich - Director

**Mackenna Goodrich** (she/they) loves Big Girl Explosion Fests and plays of and about the body. Selected directing credits: *Fated* by Natalie Myrick (Andy’s Summer Playhouse), *small town icons* by SMJ (Off the Lane), *The Station* by Maggie Cregan (SheNYC), *Cockroaches* by Emma Schillage (The Cell), *Straight Icons* by SMJ and Anne-Marie Pietersma (Ars Nova/Second City NYC), *American Girl Doll Horror Play* by Jasmine Sharma (The Brick), *An Axemas Story* (The Players Theatre/54 Below), *WO[MAN]* by Alyssa Haddad-Chin (The Brick), *Radio Man* by Sarah Groustra (SheNYC), *Bogeyman* by Allison Merkel (The Road Theatre Company). Mackenna is also an associate producer for SciShow and runs The Road Theatre Company's Under Construction playwriting group. BA: Kenyon College // mackennagoodrich.com

Original Music by Sierra Lancaster

Sierra Lancaster (she/her) is an Indian-American singer-songwriter, actor, and theatre producer originally from Omaha, NE and based in NYC. She released her debut album “Thank You, and Goodnight!” this past summer, and has performed her original music all around the world, including The Bowery Electric, Rockwood Music Hall, Berlin Under A, pinkFROG Café, and others. Sierra is also a prolific theatre producer, having produced both on Broadway (*Pass Over*) and off (Prospect Musicals, Broadway Advocacy Coalition, The Kennedy Center, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, JACKny). Proud alum of The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BFA ’22) and Theater Producers of Color (’23). Many thanks to SMJ and Mackenna for letting her write some sad girl pop songs for them, and much love to her family and Isaiah. Follow her to find out where she is performing next! IG: @_sierralancaster_ / www.sierralancaster.com

Special Thanks to our Music Producers

Isaiah Evans and Jacob Clements

Jessie Jo Aka - MARINA

**Jessie Jo Aka** is in her happy place making art with friends. She was recently seen as Wendla opposite Broadway’s Casey Likes in his revival of *Spring Awakening*. Based in NYC, Jessie Jo made her Off-Broadway debut starring in *An Axemas Story*. Select regional credits: Marie in *The Scarlet Pimpernel* (John W. Engeman Theatre), Amber Von Tussle in *Hairspray* (Little Theatre on the Square) and Nicola in *Kinky Boots* (The Phoenix Theatre Company). She enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and Evan—and never says no to a Wendy’s Biggie Bag.
Jessie Jo is represented by Sharon Carry. www.jessiejoaka.com | IG: @jessiejoaka

Nikki Cannon- DIANNA

Nikki Cannon (she/her) is an actor, singer, and dancer originally from Florida. She is a current member of the Breaking & Entering Line Up and has been working with B&E since 2021. Recent projects include *C. Lingus, Independent Journalist* at The Tank’s Limefest, Serials Summer Cycle at The Tank, and *Giant Skybeam* at Second City. Up next, be sure to catch her in the Serials Megacycle at The Tank, Nov. 6th-8th and Dec. 4th-6th. Enjoy the show!

Maddie Robert - ALISON

Maddie Robert she/her was born at a very young age, grew up in Kansas City, attended the University of Oklahoma for her BFA in Musical Theatre, and promptly moved to NYC to live the dream. Most recently, Maddie was in the world premiere of *Dolly: A True Original Musical* in Nashville. Up next, she will be in the new Off-Broadway musical *Picnic at Hanging Rock* (Greenwich House Theatre). Other credits include: *Hip Hop Cinderella* (New Victory), *Gypsy* (Goodspeed Opera House), and Peggy Sawyer in *42nd Street* (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina). Endless gratitude to family, friends, and CTG! @maddierobert

Ben Teitelbaum- KARL

Ben Teitelbaum (he/him/his) is thrilled to be bringing this story to life with Breaking and Entering Theatre Collective! NYC credits: The Laundry Play (The Chain), The Ultimate Manic Pixie Dream Girl Speed Dating Competition (Caveat NYC), Wo(man) (The Brick), Neutrality (New York Theatre Festival). Regional: Urinetown, Jersey Boys, Dracula, Half Baked (Derby Dinner Playhouse), The Glass Menagerie, Insertion (Murphys Creek Theatre), The Addams Family (Short North Stage), The War Boys, Into The Woods (The Hangar Theatre). Love and gratitude always to his friends, family, and Joelle, and thanks to the creative team for bringing him onboard! IG: ben_teitelbaum

emily/BUBECK - Executive Producer

Emily (or Bubeck, whatever name is easiest for you) is a Queer, Catholic, Appalachian; Theatre Fiber & Performance Artist. She’s a Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Breaking & Entering Theatre Collective, and by day she’s the Development Associate at New Dramatists. **emilybubeck.com**

Michael Ortiz - Producer

Michael Ortiz (he/him) is an multi-hyphenate theater artist hailing from the state of Florida. He has been a resident with Breaking & Entering since the collective's inception, and he now serves as Co-Artstic Director alongside Emily Bubeck and Molly van der Molen. He is a co-founder of The Fled Collective and he currently produces and hosts SERIALS, an episodic late-night short play competition series. Michael is a firm believer in community building over networking and is passionate about the cultivation of new work and creating opportunities for underrepresented artists, particularly queer artists and artists of color. He is an avid gamer, a home cook, and lover of all things spooky. Hit him up if you ever want to talk D&D or learn to play the spoons!