Irene Polk

Irene Polk (she/her) is excited to make her blackOUT Company debut! Previous Atlanta credits include Peps! Cola Bitch (Alliance Theatre and SheATL), Immediate Family (Out Front Theatre), Assistant Director for Cry it Out (Stage Door Theatre), The Exterminating Angel (Vernal & Sere Theatre), The Wolves (Horizon Theatre), and Steel Magnolias (Marietta Theatre in the Square). You can also catch her in The Wiz at Aurora Theatre in August! instagram: @irenepolk4

Brie Wolfe

Brie Wolfe (she/her) is thrilled to join the cast of Stop Kiss with BlackOUT Company! A proud graduate of Aurora Theatre’s Apprentice Company and the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!), Brie is an Atlanta-based actor, performer, and teaching artist. Her recent work includes a Suzi Bass Award nomination for her performance in The Mad Hatterpillar and Her Many Heads at Stage Door Theatre. Other favorite credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Stage Door), Doctor De Soto (Alliance Theatre), Knock, Knock (Alliance Theatre), Rathskeller (SheATL Arts Festival/Theatrical Outfit), She Persisted, the Musical (Georgia Ensemble Theatre), Dragons Love Tacos (Georgia Ensemble Theatre), and Cinderella (Aurora Theatre). Follow her on Instagram: @briewolfeee.

Amalia González-Cidre

Amalia González-Cidre (she/they) is a Puerto Rican Atlanta-based actor. She earned her degree in Theatre and Performance from Emerson College in 2020. Favorite credits include Anna in the Tropics (Conchita) with Merely Players Presents, and Much Ado About Nothing (Claudio) with Contemporary Classics. Stop Kiss is one of their favorite plays, so they are extra proud to be a part of this production! They would also like to thank their family, friends, and partner Karen for their unconditional support. #FreePalestine

Chris Hecke

Chris Hecke makes the BlackOut Theatre debut with great Pride! Recent Atlanta credits include: Hot Jambalaya (Dad’s Garage), The Game (Horizon Theatre), Play That Goes Wrong (Aurora Theatre), Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Synchronicity Theatre). Other work: Theatre Squared, Hippodrome Theatre, Warehouse Theatre, Atlanta Shakespeare Co., Stagedoor Theatre, and BlockSt. Theatre Co. He holds an MFA from the University of Arkansas

Kyusok Lee

Kyusok Lee (he/him) is excited to be a part of this production of Stop Kiss. Some of his recent credits include Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them (DramaTech), The Beans, The Beans (Momentum Arts), Sister Act (Aurora). He is always seeking to build on his artistic skills whether that’s through viewpoint movement classes, Atlanta’s breaking community, or acting classes. He would like to thank his family, friends, and partner Juliana for their love and support. Seeking representation for Theatre and TV/Film. Ig: @kyusoklee

Kierra Danielle

Kierra Danielle (She/Her) is elated to work on Stop Kiss with The BlackOut Company! Previous credits include Angels of the Southern Accent. (Onstage Atlanta) Immediate Family (Outfront Theatre), For The Love of Mahalia Jackson (Encore Music and Film Studios), In the Red and Brown Water (Givens Performing Arts Center), Shipwrecked (Kannapolis Arts Center), and It's Not Me It's You. Kierra is a dynamic actress with a gift for captivating audiences through raw emotion or perfectly timed comedic charm. She thanks her family for always supporting her, especially her mother, Grandmother, and Pops. Follow her on all social media platforms @thekierradanielle

Xandy Poole

Xandy Poole is a multi-hyphenated artist born and raised in Atlanta, GA. She is writer, director, producer, singer-songwriter, rapper, teaching artist, event producer, activist, DJ, actor, cat mom, and overachiever! Through her organization, The BlackOUT Company, Xandy has demonstrated a passion for uplifting creative work for and by marginalized creatives. She has been awarded at the Kennedy Center for her direction of An Octoroon (Branden Jacob-Jenkins) and Hir (Taylor Mac), as well as for her acting as Agnes in She Kills Monsters and Sylvia in Game of Love and Chance. Some of her other directing highlights include STOP KISS by Diana Son, Chill. the Series, and her favorite musical: Chicago! Xandy is excited to continue bridging artistic expression with creating safe, diverse spaces! You can follow her work through theblackoutcompany.com or on her socials @akaxandy and @theblackoutcompany.

Adele Robinson Rodriguez

Adele Robinson Rodriguez is a Miami-born artist now based in Atlanta, working across theatre and film. She holds a BFA in Theatre Performance and a BA in English Literature from Florida International University. Known for her positive energy and strong work ethic, Adele is passionate about acting, directing, writing, and stage management. She’s also a justice-driven educator and leader who believes in the power of the arts to spark change.

J’Hara Everett

J'Hara Everett is an Atlanta native with multifaceted talents with a strong foundation in both production and visual arts, she has contributed to numerous projects as a Production Assistant and Manager for esteemed companies including RealBigVisions, ChadLawson Photography, and ORGENTv. Her extensive experience spans collaborations with artists and brands such as Athlete’s Foot, Latto, Spice, Skilla, and Rob49, showcasing her versatility and commitment to excellence. Beyond her production expertise, J'Hara is a passionate photographer, capturing compelling images that tell powerful stories. Her creative ingenuity extends into the realm of performance, as a poet, she crafts narratives that resonate deeply; as a DJ, she curates immersive soundscapes that captivate audiences; and as a set designer, she brings visual storytelling to life. J'Hara continues to push creative boundaries, seamlessly integrating her diverse skills to contribute to the cultural creative community and beyond.

Donovan Lewis

Donovan Lewis is a sound designer local to Atlanta. He made his sound design debut at Outfront Theatre where he designed the Georgia premiere production of At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen. Since then, he has worked on sound for many theaters including Stagedoor, Synchronicity, and Oglethorpe University, where he graduated in 2023. He is currently an Artistic Associate with Multiband Studios. He would like to thank his friends and family for their unwavering support. Enjoy the show!

Gabrielle Javanni

Gabrielle Javanni is a costume designer with experience in both children’s and adult theatre. Design credits include A Still Life with Iris, 12 Angry Jurors, and The Entire History of Theatre (Abridged) with Savannah Country Day School, as well as Chicago with The BlackOut Company. She is passionate about using costume to help bring characters and stories to life on stage.

David Reingold

David Reingold; he/him (Lighting Designer) is excited to help share this story! Recently around Atlanta: The Lehman Trilogy (Theatrical Outfit), Mercury (Actor's Express), Trick, The Prom, Kinky Boots (Out Front Theatre), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Mousetrap (Stage Door Theatre) among many others. Up next he will be designing Ain't No Mo' with True Colors Theatre opening in August. davidreingold.net

Niah Morgan

Niah Lyrical Morgan (they/them) is a Brooklyn born, Atlanta built creative. With a long history of being a musical performance artist and poet, they are now taking the leap into theatre. They believe in the motto “try everything and be ever evolving” and with that, they are overjoyed to be joining the BlackOUT company crew.