Fabiana Mattedi

is a Brazilian actress and writer with a dance background, based in New York City. She moved to the U.S. after an extensive acting career in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, Bahia, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts from the Theatre School at the Federal University of Bahia—the first institution of its kind in Brazil. Fabiana’s most notable theatrical collaborations have been with Group.BR, where she has been a steady presence in their productions. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress by the Brazilian International Press Awards—for Clarice’s Hour in 2017. A talented writer and performer, Fabiana has a growing presence in the NYC stand-up comedy scene as well as Storytelling. She made her debut at the legendary Gotham Comedy Club and continues to write and perform original material. Her upcoming projects include Notes On Collagen and a autobiographical short film, My Tiny Love Story.

Sandie Luna

is an Afro-Latine immigrant artist, director, educator, doula, and cultural steward. She is Executive Director of ID Studio Theater and Lecturer in Theater Arts and Latin American & Caribbean Studies at SUNY New Paltz. Her work explores womanhood, reproductive justice, immigrant narratives, and collective memory. A 2024 NALAC Leadership Institute Fellow and 2023 Bronx Council on the Arts BRIO Award recipient, her artistic practice spans socially engaged performance, site-specific installations, and international collaborations with companies such as Pantréâtre (Paris) and Stemwerk Theatre (Rotterdam).

Covi Loveridge Brannan

is a creative producer and theatre artist based in New York City. Her site-specific, eco-feminist production of CHRISTIE (adapted from "Anna Christie" by Eugene O'Neill), premiered at The Waterfront Museum in October 2022, where she was featured in the title role. In addition, she has collaborated with Rosalind Productions Inc., Primary Stages (Off Broadway), NY Winterfest, Et Alia Theatre, Naked Angels, the NY Public Library Shelf Life Program, Wingspan Arts, Miranda Theater Company, and Italytime Cultural Center. Covi is passionate about leveraging her creative skills to advocate for social and environmental justice. www.coviloveridge.com

Adrian Yuen

is a versatile lighting designer specializing in theater, opera, dance, concerts, and live events. Blending technical expertise with artistic vision, they craft dynamic, immersive designs that enhance storytelling and captivate audiences. From intimate productions to large-scale performances, Adrian transforms spaces with light, creating unforgettable visual experiences across multiple disciplines.

Laura Pereira

is a NYC-based musician who loves crafting moments where music and storytelling meet. Past projects include the English-language debut of Nelson Rodriguez’s Wedding Dress (Playhouse 46) and Blood Orange (Et Alia Theatre at ART/New York). A trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, she has performed with various artists and toured across North America. She’s excited to continue exploring the ways sound can shape a story.