A Touch of Shakespeare, 2025 Cast

is thrilled to be making his return to the stage at The American Theater of Actors. Theatre credits include Captain Gower in Henry V, The Duke of Albany in King Lear, and Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dam. Film credits include SOLITARITY and THE LEAP. He would like to thank his family, girlfriend and friends for their unyielding support. [LEWIS from King John, BENEDICK from Much Ado About Nothing, DUKE OF ALBANY from King Lear, EDMUND from King Lear, and Sonnet 119].

Amber Brookes is a British-born, New York City-based actress and director thrilled to be back on the ATA stage. Amber graduated from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (Class of 2020) and has been involved in numerous productions at ATA as both actress and director. Most recently seen as “Regan” in King Lear and “Delilah” in Richard Vetere’s critically acclaimed Black and White City Blues, which she also directed. Amber is a member of The Actors Studio Playwright/Directors Unit. Amber thanks her loved ones across the globe for their support. Instagram: @directedbyamber @amber4393 [PHOEBE from As You Like It, TAMORA from Titus Andronicus, OPHELIA from Hamlet, LADY MACBETH from Macbeth, and Sonnet 18].

Jane is the resident dramaturg at ATA. She 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 Short Film). [GONERIL from King Lear, LADY MACBETH from Macbeth, GERTRUDE from Hamlet, HERMIONE from The Winter's Tale, and Sonnet 29]. *Performing Courtesy of the AEA.

Sam Cruz is a New York based actor from California. His recent American Theater of Actors credits include John John in Black and White City Blues, the Dauphin in Henry V, and the Fool in King Lear. Sam is represented by Bonafide and Emerging Artists Agency. American Academy of Dramatic Arts 2020. LANCE from Two Gentleman of Verona, HAMLET Sonnet 17 ] .

has appeared in over a dozen productions at A.T.A., including Henry V (King Henry) and the recent critically-lauded runs of King Lear (Edgar). 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.” [LEONATO from Much Ado About Nothing, BOTTOM from A Midsummer Night's Dream, ANGELO from Measure for Measure, KING HENRY V from King Henry V, and Sonnet 121].

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, King Claudius, Richard III, and King Lear. He’s also appeared in commercials, as well as episodic TV. [RICHARD III from Richard III, RICHARD III from Richard III, FRANK from Merry Wives of Windsor, and KING CLAUDIUS from Hamlet, and Sonnet 32].

Adam is a Manhattan-born actor whose recent work includes Traitors and Henry V with the American Theatre of Actors, as well as comedic and dramatic work on stage and on camera. He trained at Atlantic Acting School and the Upright Citizens Brigade. He’s excited to share these Shakespeare pieces with you tonight and appreciates your support of live theatre. [HOTSPUR from Henry IV, TITUS from Titus Andronicus, FALSTAFF from Henry IV, HAMLET from Hamlet, and Sonnet 91].

Dustin is thrilled to be back on stage at ATA! Recent Off Broadway performances include Julius Caesar (Cassius), Henry V (Exeter), King Lear (Kent) 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! [CALIBAN from The Tempest, CASSIUS from Julius Ceasar, CORIOLANUS from Coriolanus, ROMEO from Romeo & Juliet, and Sonnet 109].