King Lear Cast

Alan has appeared in many productions over the years from contemporary to the classics. He's had the opportunity to play some of the great roles in Shakespeare, including 'Henry V,' 'Macbeth,' 'Bolingbrook,' 'Mark Antony,' and 'King Claudius,' and ‘Richard III.’ He's also appeared in commercials, as well as episodic TV.

Josh is thrilled to be making his return to The American Theater of Actors. Film credits include SOLITARITY and THE LEAP. Theatre credits include Tranio in Taming of the Shrew, and Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dam. He would like to thank his family, girlfriend and friends for their unyielding support.

Amber is a British born, NYC based actress & director overjoyed to be part of another epic ATA production. She is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts Acting Program (Class of 2020). Off-Broadway & Off-Off Broadway acting credits include Ophelia in “Hamlet”, Brenda in “Four Dogs and a Bone”, she originated six characters and served as Assistant Director in “Dream On, Baransky!” & its revival “Dream On, Baransky! Second Dose” and most recently starred as Delilah in Richard Vetere’s critically acclaimed production of “Black & White City Blues” - which she also directed. Amber is a new member of The Actors Studio PDU where she continues to develop her craft with some of the best in the business. Represented by Hanns Wolters International www.amberbrookesactress.com www.instagram.com/directedbyamber http://www.instagram.com/amber4393

Jane has, to her credit, over 50 Off and Off-Off Broadway plays including 21 Shakespearean leading ladies (including Macbeth with Raul Julia at The Public Theatre. Contemporary plays include The Holy Junkie (recipient of the Jean Dalrymple Award and T.O.R. Award) and 'Til Jason Comes by Dan Lauria. Jane was named Best Actress by New York Magazine in the NY First Run Film Festival for Agnieszka Vosloo's short film PATE (short-listed by the Academy Awards for Best Shirt Film).

Tom is thrilled to be making his ATA debut. He has performed extensively in regional theater and independent film. Past productions include Enemy Of The People (Aslaksen), A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (Hysterium), The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Ui), Tartuffe (Orgon), Orphans (Harold), Much Ado About Nothing (Leonato), God Of Carnage (Michael), The Laramie Project (Dennis Shepard, et al), Anna In The Tropics (Santiago, also dir.), Richard III (Stanley), The Guys (Nick, also dir.), Indecent (Otto, et al), Doubt (Fr. Flynn) and God Of Vengeance (Jack/Yankel). Upcoming film work includes the features “The Proctor” and “Beautiful, Pam”. Tom extends heartfelt thanks to Jim for having him along for this ride, and the extraordinarily talented cast he’s honored to share the stage with. Tom would like to dedicate these performances to Rich Baron—mentor, friend, brother—without whom he would not be on this very stage.

Sam Cruz is a California born NYC actor. His recent stage credits include Todd Gross in Apostrophe!, the Dauphin in Henry V, and John John in Black and White City Blues. He produced and starred in the web series, The I Hate Bethany Meyers Show, and will be appearing in the upcoming web series Stuck in the Middle With You. He would like to thank his loved ones and everyone continuing to support live theater. Sam is represented by Bonafide and Emerging Artists. American Academy of Dramatic Arts 2020

Oliver is a local New York actor originally from Wichita,KS. He has appeared in Rope, The Woolgatherer, Twelve Angry Men, Wait Until Dark, Baby Jane: The Musical amongst other projects. He produced, directed, acted and contributed writing in ‘A Night of Scenes.’ He has worked with Theresa M. Sloat, Richard Pinter, Stephanie Jones,Blake Haberman, Colleen Wallnau and Gary Ramsey.

Adonis is a passionate and dedicated actor who brings authenticity to each of his roles. Notable for his role as SAM in a indie film (A Happy Place), EDDIE in the film (good) and onstage credits like Jimberto in (manhattanhenge), Johnny in (stuffed), and many more. His characters show his range and diversity in his craft . He has heart, passion, charisma, and a fire that burns for acting like no other.

Sam has been involved in over a dozen productions at A.T.A., where he recently had the privilege of appearing as King Henry in Henry V. He is a proud company member of Stag & Lion Theatre, where appearances include Measure for Measure (Angelo) and Tartuffe (Cléante). Regional: Colorado Shakespeare Festival and The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Sam holds a B.A. in Theatre from The University of Alabama. “Thanks to my family and my partner for their love and support, and to Seth for this whole Shakespeare thing.”

Karolina is an actress, choreographer and dancer with over 20 years of dance experience. Born in Ukraine and raised in Germany, she trained in an intensive workshop at the renowned Mikhail Shchepkin Higher Theater School in Moscow and later at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Stage credits include Nina (The Seagull), Nastya (The Lower Depths), Michaela Kell (ELEMENO Pea), Collette (Four Dogs and a Bone), and Darlene Winters (Dream On, Baransky!). She is currently workshopping a comedy pilot she co-wrote with a friend and developing a new script centered on the war in Ukraine. She is excited to portray CORDELIA in this production and work together alongside her talented friends. Her thoughts are with her family and the Ukrainian citizens in her birth country.

Emery is a teacher in New York City and a graduate of both Colby College in Waterville, ME, and the National Theater Institute in Waterford, CT. Before moving to New York, he studied as an apprentice at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and the Theater at Monmouth. During his time in the big city, he has played roles in King John, Strata of Love, Richard III, the Last Caddoan, and Together, Alone at the American Theater of Actors, along with roles in Hamlet and Twelfth Night with the AlphaNYC at the Producer's Club Theater. Brooklyn-based, he has also acted in What the Butler Saw for the Heights Players. He is excited to join the cast of King Lear in his sixth production with the American Theatre of Actors!

Paul is an actor in New York from upstate Utica. He appeared as Bardolph in Henry V. Other recent credits include starring in The Five Year Reunion (Queens Short Play Fest) and Photos of Mimon (SOOP Theatre Co.). Appeared on-screen as the title character, LUIGI MANGIONE MONSTER OR MARTYR? Paul is grateful to be working once again alongside James Jennings and this wonderful cast and would like to thank you for coming to support.

Jake has directed several musicals across the U.S and produced several plays including Richard III - of which he starred in as 'Buckingham'. You may have seen him on screen as 'Edmund' in the world release of #LEAR, a film adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear. Selected professional credits include 'Hamlet' in Hamlet and 'Konstantine' in The Seagull. He enjoys creating meaningful and impactful art and bringing stories to life in acting, music, and dance. www.jakeminter.com / Instagram: @thejakeminter

Dustin is thrilled to be back on stage at ATA! Recent Off Broadway performances include Julius Caesar (Cassius), Henry V (Exeter), and Macbeth (Ross). Other favorite roles include Larkin in Bluebird Theatre’s Significant Contacts, Chase in Angel in the Heat (original cast), Adolph in Creditors, Orestes in Electra, and Simone in A Florentine Tragedy. He is an alumnus of Boston College (Theater BA). Many thanks to his family, friends, and fiancée for their love and support!

Alex graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2020 with a major in Comedic Writing and Performance. Since then, he has participated in various improv theaters, acted in various short films as both lead and supporting characters, and has even started his a sketch writing team."

Reese has been acting since he was a kid growing up in Arkansas. He moved to NYC to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, made his Off-Broadway debut in this theatre in “𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘖𝘯, 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘬𝘺!”, performed here again in "Henry V" and is now excited to be a part of “King Lear"!