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Cast

Zachary Canter
Hermia
Cara Corrigan
Helena
Gina Turcotte
Demetrius
Ian David Bossung
Lysander
Sydney Culbertson
Theseus, Oberon
Kathryn Mayer
Hippolyta, Titania
Zaq Latino
Egeus, Peter Quince
Matt Tierney
Nick Bottom
Amir Lembrick
Robin Goodfellow "Puck"
Noah Mariano
Francis Flute, Cobweb
Moshe Henderson
Robin Starveling, Mustardseed
Michael DeRosa
Snug, Second Fairy, Mote
Phylicia Felix
Tom Snout / First Fairy / Peaseblossom
Tiana Himmel
Philostrate, A Fairy, Prologue
Benjy Balatbat
Understudy for Select Roles

Meet the Company

Zachary Canter

Hermia
Zachary Canter (he/him) is excited to be making his Off-Broadway debut with such a talented group of artists. Recent credits include Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors (AlphaNYC), A Foray in Innocence (Teatro LATEA, NYTF), Strange Happenings at the School Library (Luna Stage), Stoned to the Wall (Chain Theater) and the short film Three Minutes to Go, an official selection of both the Chelsea Film Festival and Astoria Film Festival. IG: @z_canter

Cara Corrigan

Helena
Cara Corrigan (she/her) is thrilled to be making her Off-Broadway Debut! Recent acting credits: upcoming Discovery Channel special (co-star), Electric Jenny (lead - Jury Award at Veritas Film Festival), 48 Blocks, a new TV pilot (co-star). Cara recently wrote & produced Controlled, a short film about women’s healthcare. She also recently produced her play, Puffin Island, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. Puffin Island later had an American Premiere in Philadelphia, where the team collaborated with WOAR (Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence) to provide talkbacks and resources for audience members after the shows. Cara had her first work published as a writer last year when she was featured in college textbook for her essay on catcalling and the culture surrounding sexual assault. UArts Musical Theatre graduate. Represented by CPM Management. IG: @cara_corrigan. www.CaraCorrigan.com

Gina Turcotte

Demetrius
Gina Turcotte (she/her) is so excited to be making her Off-Broadway debut as Demetrius! Gina is a graduate of NYCDA’s Film and Television program, where she trained closely with Jay Goldenberg and Richard Omar. She’s also had the pleasure of privately training with voiceover actress Lori Ann Hauser. Selected Theatre and Voiceover credits include Book Club (Fentress Films), Lore of the Loch, and I Dream of Jungle Gyms. She is based in Astoria, Queens, and wants to thank her family and more importantly, Fran Drescher. @Gina_Turc

Ian David Bossung

Lysander
Ian David Bossung (he/him) is enamored to make his Off-Broadway debut as Lysander. Ian is an actor and film producer, having recently relocated from Los Angeles to New York City. Favorite film credits include: Red Line (Dir. Jake Bistrong), The Rehearsal (Dir. Jennifer Silver), and The Stranger (Rin Oostman). Favorite theater credits include: Love’s Labour’s Lost (Santa Cruz Shakespeare), Romeo and Juliet Santa (Cruz Shakespeare), and Accouterments (Nocturnal Fandango). Thank you Matt for this great opportunity! Special thanks for all the love and support from friends and family who keep me moving toward my dream. IG: @phillipino Website: iandavidbossung.com.

Sydney Culbertson

Theseus, Oberon
Sydney Culbertson (she/her) is delighted to make her Off-Broadway debut taking on the roles of Theseus and Oberon! Sydney is an actor and artist new to New York City and Manhattan. Born in Florida, she grew up doing theatre and thespians in high school before moving cross-country to Oklahoma to study theatre. She has a BFA from The University of Oklahoma with an emphasis in Acting. This is her first show since moving to the city late last year! She can’t wait to prosper within the New York film and theatre scene!

Kathryn Mayer

Hippolyta, Titania
Kathryn Mayer (she/her) is elated to join the Off-Broadway Debut Club as both the strong-willed, independent Titania and obedient Hippolyta. Select Theater and TV credits include: The Comedy of Errors (AlphaNYC), The Rocky Horror Show (APAC), Dreaming in Stilettos (24 Frames), and Investigation Discovery’s Evil Lives Here. Kathryn is based in NYC and gives all her love to her husband Jonathan, their 10 pound rabbit Theodore, and their 22-toed kitty Amelia. You can find Kathryn in your local pet store talking to the bunnies in their (too small) cages. IG @kathryntheginger

Zaq Latino

Egeus, Peter Quince
Zaq Latino (they/them) is an actor, musician, and composer currently based in New York City. Off-Broadway: Beauty and the Beast (upcoming) & A Christmas Carol (The Players Theater). Off-Off-Broadway: A Foray in Innocence (Teatro LATEA, NYTF); Accident Park (Steve and Marie Sgouros Theatre); Wonder Closet (Pushkin Hall); Stoned to the Wall (The Chain Theater Mainstage). Regional: Holiday Inn (Walnut Street Theatre); the developmental workshops of Shelter (Philadelphia Plays and Players); The Who's Tommy (Theater Horizons Norristown). Love to my partner in crime, Matt Tierney, and my partner in life, Patrick—Insta: @zaqlatino

Matt Tierney

Nick Bottom
Matt Tierney (he/him) is thrilled to portray Nick Bottom! Matt got an AOS from NYCDA, and has since been spotted in every Trader Joe’s in Manhattan and Queens. Recent Theatre: Stoned to the Wall (Chain Theatre Mainstage), A Foray in Innocence (Teatro Latea - NYTF), Electra (Theatre Dionysus). Other favorite credits include Geoff Haverstock’s Sucker, and commercials for Head & Shoulders and Gym Source. Special thanks to Zaq Latino for helping get this show on its feet. @TheMattTierney TheMattTierney.com Stay tuned for Matt’s one man show Seeking Attention premiering at the New York Theatre Festival in May 2022!

Amir Lembrick

Robin Goodfellow "Puck"
New Jersey native, Amir C. Lembrick (He/Him) is overjoyed to experience and discover Robin Goodfellow (Puck) in his Off-Broadway debut. Big thank you to Zaq Latino for the Love. Amir is most known for his Role as Julian in Boyfriendz: An Lgbtq+ youtube web series– His latest Credits Include the role of Julian, as well as Bernardo in Hamlet at the Ira Brind Theater. Amir is a Graduate of Rahway Highschools’ Theater performance program— Furthering his studies at the University of the Arts and The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Amir continues to meet himself within this craft. As an unconventional and uncontainable spirit, Amir is love and limitless. All thanks to God. @sirlembrick on all socials.

Noah Mariano

Francis Flute, Cobweb
Noah James Mariano (he/him/his) makes his theatrical debut on this stage as Francis Flute and Cobweb! Noah graduated with a degree in Fine Art/Graphic Design and like many college graduates before him has decided to go in a different direction. Now an Actor/Model, this Florida native traded in sun rays for the bright city lights and center stage. He would like to thank Zaq Latino for his first official acting credit of the many more to come! Insta: @noahjmariano

Moshe Henderson

Robin Starveling, Mustardseed
Moshe Hendreson (he/him) studies directing and acting at HB Studio. He is currently a Casting Director at HB under Pat Golden’s mentorship. Most recent directing credits: A Foray In Innocence (NYTF Best Director Nomination), Spring Awakening: The Musical, Les Blancs, Something Extraordinary Happens, Guns, and Crazy Meshuge Hurricane Earthquake. From Seattle, he attended Cornish College for Musical Theatre and started the theatre company Basement Theatrics. He also stage manages and is currently casting for the new musical When We Get There. Thank you to Matt & Zaq for bringing me back onstage to have this much fun! IG @moshehere www.MosheHenderson.com

Michael DeRosa

Snug, Second Fairy, Mote
Michael DeRosa (he/him) is ecstatic to be performing in his first Off-Broadway Shakespeare production! Michael is a queer actor and singer based in Manhattan and has worked on stage and screen since moving to the city. Off-Off-Broadway: Stoned to the Wall (Chain Theatre Mainstage), The Frogs (Chain Theatre One-Act Festival). Regional: A Chorus Line, Cabaret (One Light Theatre). Other select credits: Into the Woods, Richard III, The Wild Party, Company. Michael received a BFA in Theatre Arts, Performance and a minor in Musical Theatre from Hofstra University (‘19). He is so grateful to Matt and Zaq for giving him this wonderful opportunity and would like to thank his family and friends for their endless support! Shoutout to mac and cheese for being one of the greatest meals ever invented. IG: @michaeloftherosa www.michaelgderosa.com

Phylicia Felix

Tom Snout / First Fairy / Peaseblossom
Phylicia Felix (Tom Snout / First Fairy / Peaseblossom) - Phylicia Felix is a trained dancer and movement creator from Birmingham, Alabama. She began her dance studies in Alabama School of Fine Arts community program. She trained and studied at Northwestern State University where she received a B.S. in Theatre with a concentration in concert dance. Phylicia was a student of not only the American College Dance Festival, she also was a student at the American Dance Festival at Duke University in 2010. Her performance resume includes musical theatre productions such as The Merry Widow, where she was the dance captain, and South Pacific where she performed the role of Liat. Phylicia moved to New York where she continues to train and dance. She was a company member with Vashiti Dance Company and Roots in Revolution. Her personal style is a combination of release technique modern and classic jazz. Phylicia has eight years of teaching experience in New York city where she continues to share her love and passion for movement creation with the youth of New York.

Tiana Himmel

Philostrate, A Fairy, Prologue
Tiana Himmel (she/her) is honored to make her Off Broadway debut at The Players Theatre! Tiana has her BA in Drama with a minor in Musical Theatre from Hofstra University. Favorite credits include The Apple Tree, La Traviata, Hairspray and Sweeney Todd. She is grateful to Matt Tierney for including her in this fun opportunity with a wonderful cast. Endless love to Eric and her family.

Benjy Balatbat

Understudy for Select Roles
Benjy Balatbat (he/him) is thrilled to be part of his first Off-Broadway production! After graduating from Oberlin College, he studied acting in NYC at HB Studios and was recently in A Foray in Innocence (Teatro Latea - NYTF). He is also a pianist and music director and has music directed productions of Fly by Night, Heathers: the Musical, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. He recently played piano on the cast album for the original musical Heartbreak County. Benjy would like to thank Matt and Zaq for bringing this production together and dedicates this performance to his late friend Dani Miriti Pacheco. IG/Tiktok: @bnejy
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