BROOKLYN TAVERN THEATER
presents
IMPOSSIBLE BUT TRUE
An Immersive Tavern Musical
America is turning 250. But you’ve been told the wrong story.
Book, Music & Lyrics by Dan Furman
Directed by Joe Castinado
Additional Lyrics by Mary-Liz McNamara
A Brooklyn Tavern Theater Production
2026 New York Season
Old Stone House, Brooklyn • October 16, 17, 24, 25 & 30
Fraunces Tavern, Manhattan • November 8
Maple Grove Cemetery, Queens • November 14
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Cast
Meet the Company
Anthony Shepard
Anthony Michael Shepard is ecstatic to make his debut with the Brooklyn Tavern Theater! He has appeared in Safe and Sound at the NYTF, Mikey & Steve Face the Municipal Court at The Brick Theater, Phases of You at The Tank Theater, and A Night of Acoustics at Green Room 42. He is a proud member of the Haus of Haha. Anthonymichaelshepard.com Insta: Anthony.shepard TikTok: blackboysong
Laura Bright
aura Bright (she/her) is thrilled to return to Impossible But True! Performance credits include The Joe Hill Revival and Crucible, PA. Music directing credits include Pride & Prejudice: A New Musical (SheNYC), Urinetown, Shrek Jr, and Newsies Jr. Next up, she’ll be performing throughout the NY/NJ area with the Yuletide Carolers! B.M. Vocal Performance, NYU Steinhardt. @laurabright17.
Jack Kehoe
Jack Kehoe is a NYC-based performer, musician, and teacher. Jack frequently jumps between operatic, MT, and pop styles of singing. Recent credits include Hänsel und Gretel (The Witch), Cosi fan tutte (Gugliermo), Pirates of Penzance (The Pirate King), and he has worked Off-Broadway at The Theater Center on Wesley (Zane).
Shelby O’Brien
helby O’Brien is thrilled to be returning to Brooklyn Tavern Theater in Impossible but True. Shelby received her BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University, as well as her master’s in arts administration. Her credits include Bonhoeffer: Last Days (Off-Broadway), Jekyll and Hyde, Lowball, a feature film (Eden Productions) and a few shows with Phantasmagoria Orlando.
Ray Kao
Ray recently completed a Masters in Cultural and Creative Industries at King’s College London where he researched Asian American theater representation and developed his passion for advocacy. Recently, he was seen onstage in the national tour of Avatar the Last Airbender in Concert.
Victoria Underhill
Victoria Underhill Musical Theater Singer, Actor and Dancer•New York, NY Female•She/Her Experienced Seasoned pro with multiple credits About Me Victoria "Tori" Underhill is a 13-year-old NYC-based mezzo-soprano/soprano with commanding vocals and magnetic stage presence. She's appeared twice Off-Broadway in Impossible But True (Brooklyn Tavern Theater), performed at 54 Below's Futurefest showcase for rising theater talent, and starred in a national TV campaign. Notable roles include Brooke (Legally Blonde Jr.), Little Red (Into the Woods Jr.), and Sonny (Xanadu Jr.). Trained by elite NYC vocal coaches and a registered NY Child Performer,
Cameron Reese
Cameron Reese is a Brooklyn based actor and writer. As a performer he toured the country with Chamber Theater's "Encore!" and rocked Off-Broadway as Cap Size in Tinytanic at the Soho Playhouse. He is co-artistic head of The Hearty Meal Theater Company.
Antonio Loya
Antonio is proud to be a part of Impossible But true. Previous Credits Include Beast in Beauty in the Beast, (off-broadway), Roderigo in Babes in Toyland, Sir Robin in Spamalot, Charlemagne in Pippin, and Buddy in Elf the Musical. Antonio loves Pokemon, old video games and Vinyl records.
Nicole Goldstein
Nicole Eve Goldstein is an NYC-based crossover artist and self-proclaimed “Quingenue” (quirky ingenue). Most recent credits include: Phoebe in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and Phoebe in As You Like It at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Nicole has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, Off-Broadway and internationally in Denmark and Italy. Nicole received her Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, as well as a graduate certificate from the Professional Conservatory of Musical Theatre at The New York Film Academy.
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