Melanie Santos Cordero

Melanie Santos Cordero is a New York based Latinx actor and producing artist. A graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse, their work focuses on physical and character driven theatre rooted in ensemble collaboration and emotional rigor. They are a co-founder of 5C Productions and are passionate about socially conscious storytelling that explores identity, relationships, and the human experience. IG: @melanie.santoscordero

Bridgette Dove

Bridgette Dove is proud to be bringing the role of Sara to life. Bridgette trained at Visionbox Studios in Denver, CO and is a recent graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in Manhattan. Some roles she has enjoyed include having been cast in Doubt, three different times as three different characters, as well as recently playing an AI with questionable motives in ramifications.com. IG: @bridgettedoveactor

D'Jena Kelly-Perry

D'Jena is from Milwaukee, WI, and is a recent graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre. She loves using storytelling to explore life from different perspectives and to take audiences on meaningful adventures. Passionate about creative expression, she hopes her work inspires others to discover their own unique gifts. IG: djenakp

Jonathan J Castro

Jonathan J Castro is a NYC based actor in theater, film, and television. Jonathan studied a short-course term at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England and at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theater in New York City, New York. Jonathan will be playing George in Stop Kiss and has the honor of being directed by Carmen Lamar Gonzalez.

Spencer Hazen

Spencer Gibson Hazen is an actor, singer, and recent graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse. One of his favorite roles in college, Steve in She Kills Monsters, gained him a reputation at school for always dying onstage. Someday, he hopes, he might also die in real life. He'd like to thank his friends and family for never doubting him, and the lady who first helped him figure out a turnstile for correctly doubting him. Spencer is playing the role of Peter.

Veronika Surla

Veronika Surla is excited to be playing the roles of Mrs. Winsley and the Nurse in this production. She studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and HB Studios among others. Favorite roles include The Actress in La Ronde and Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream

Carmen Lamar Gonzalez

Carmen Lamar Gonzalez is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA. Theatre credits include the ever-alluring Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate" (WaterTower Theatre, Dallas), Delia in "Aztec Pirates" (Chain Theatre), Fioria in "Time of the Cuckoo"(Schoolhouse Theatre), and Monica in "Maids of Honor" (ATA). TV: Bomb Tech Carla Flores in 13 episodes of “FBI” (CBS), “Daredevil: Born Again" (Disney+), “Partner Track” (Netflix), and “Power” (Starz). A faculty member at the esteemed Neighborhood Playhouse, Carmen directed "Twelve Angry Jurors" and "Death of a Miner" in the adult conservatory. Other directing credits include many musicals & plays for middle and high schoolers, and community theatre. Carmen is thrilled to be working with her former students on "Stop Kiss". Support live theatre! IG: carmenlamar