Liz Colarte
(she/her)
Trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, Liz is celebrated for her electrifying performances and sharp writing. Liz is the creator of As Good As It Gets: an unflinching and animated tale of our spoiled youth, premiering at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.
Credits include: Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (World Premiere), The Lacy Project (Flamingo's Wife Productions), Wittenberg (The Morningside Players), Customer Service (The Workshop Theater), The Ruination of Louie Lou E. (The Workshop Theater), Wicked Farce (The Triad Theater). Production credits include: New York Classical Theater. She has taught at The School of Creative and Performing Arts as well as The Dalton School in Manhattan. As a writer, Liz currently has several projects in development. Coach: David Vadim.
Mary Lyon
(she/her)
Mary seamlessly integrates her roles as an educator, director, and performer with boundless energy and optimism. Currently, she works with gifted and talented students, showcasing an unparalleled dedication to nurturing young talent.
With a master's degree in theater from Villanova University, she hopes to cultivate collaborative environments where creativity of all kinds can flourishes. Mary's theatrical journey has found her collaborating with the Abbey Theatre in Ireland to immersive studies in theater and performance in London and Stratford Upon Avon.
Credits include The Book Club Play (World Premiere), The Importance of Being Earnest (Villanova Theater), Pippin, Les Miserables.
(he/him)
Luke is a vibrant force in the theater realm, boasting a diverse skill set encompassing playwriting, performance, and technical proficiency. Having honed his craft at the Delaware Theatre Company, he holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Theatre.
Distinguished for his playwrighting acumen, Luke enchants audiences with his unique fusion of imagination and humor. His latest creation, "Nebula," is a testament to his narrative finesse, seamlessly blending genres to delight and surprise audiences.
In addition to his creative pursuits, Luke shines as a consummate collaborator, seamlessly integrating his technical know-how and artistic vision into each project. Fueled by a deep passion for both on-stage performance and backstage wizardry, Luke continues to make an indelible impact on the theater landscape, one production at a time.
Luke Davis
Taylor Casas
(she/her)
Taylor is a professional aerialist, movement-director, and producer. Taylor’s extensive physical training and performing arts experience allows her to easily connect with artists to build an organic and trusting relationship, bringing out their unique and dynamic movement capabilities to create full bodied characters on set or on stage.
Selected works she had the honor to contribute to as movement-director or choreographer: The Wolves, Peter & the Starcatcher, MOVE: The History of the Hand. She has also performed nationally and internationally at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Off-Broadway at the Barrow Street Theatre in New York, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre & Manitoba Theatre for Young Audiences in Canada, South Coast Repertory, The Tank NYC, Diavolo theater - Los Angeles, and Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Previously, Taylor co-founded an award-winning acrobatic theatre company BOSSY FLYER, where she produced and performed nationally and internationally, creating thrilling acrobatic adaptations of classic stories and playing with mixed forms of movement and storytelling.
Taylor is a graduate from CSULB with a B.A. in Theatre Arts, and holds a diploma in circus arts from Circomedia - Centre for Contemporary Circus & Physical Theatre (Bristol, UK).
(he/him)
Ben Edelman is an award-winning producer and acclaimed actor, a recipient of an Obie, Dorothy Loudon Award and a two time Drama Desk Nominee. With a diverse portfolio spanning everything from documentary film to theater Edelman has established himself as a creative force.
While currently involved in FOP's latest projects, Edelman continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in filmmaking. His recent production, "Your Friend, Memphis," (SXSW) stands as a testament to his commitment to compelling storytelling, exploring themes of friendship, humanity, and resilience against the backdrop of an ever-changing and hardening world where we can't do anything but smile and keep going.
Credits include Josh Harmon’s Admissions (Lincoln Center & West End), Sarah Ruhl’s Letters from Max (Signature Theatre), The Gett (Rattlestick Theater), Significant Other (The Booth Theater), The Chosen (Long Wharf Theater).
