A Midsummer Night's Dream Cast

Jasmyn is a Bronx-born and raised, MFA-trained actress driven by a love of transformative storytelling and authentic human connection. Her recent credits include Clyde in Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage and Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. She is deeply grateful for the unwavering support of her family and for the love, wisdom, and inspiration of her grandmothers.

James Camacho is an actor and comedian based in NYC. He has appeared on the TV shows, “Law & Order” and “FBI”. He has also appeared in the movie “Before I Go” with Annabella Sciorra and Willie Garson, and just filmed a role in the upcoming film, “She Gets it From Me” with Rachel Zegler and Marisa Tomei. He studied at the Mason Gross School of Arts. But most importantly he has 2 cats that act like dogs.

Brianna Lucille Demmings is a New York City–based actor dedicated to telling stories that foster empathy and inspire change. She recently earned her MFA in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. Recent credits include Jonah (Actors Studio Drama School Rep), Extinction (Theatre East/Powerhouse Theatre), and Women in Manhattan (Actors Studio Drama School). Brianna is grateful to everyone who has supported her artistic journey and hopes you enjoy the magic of the evening.

James David Dirck he/him (Puck) is thrilled to be making his Shakespeare debut! Recently, James originated the roles of Ronan in "Query" (TNC) and Peter in "Neverland Never Ends" (NYTF). Other stage credits include the national tour of the TheatreWorks USA/2 Beans Productions "Miss Nelson is Missing" (Adam), the Off-Broadway premieres of "Lili Marlene" (Jacob) at St Luke's and "Captain Filthy Fred" (Bob Warrins, Jr.) at La MaMa.

Molly Felsher is a New York City based actor, director, and producer originally from South Florida. In 2024, she graduated from the University of Michigan where she received her BFA in Acting. Molly was recently seen in a production of A Comedy of Errors with Shakespeare Sports, The Wolves at Southampton Cultural Center, and an original dance theatre production, PROMETHEUS. BEGINNING. which was presented at the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) in Sibiu, Romania.

Charlotte Flatley (She/Her) is a NY-based actor, clown, improviser and graduate of the Atlantic Acting School Professional Conservatory. Recent theater credits include playing Flute/Mustardseed in Resident Dilletante’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Maggie in Welcome to Our Exorcism by Matthew Moore, Henrietta Iscariot in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirgis, and #25 in The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe. When she isn’t performing you can find her line dancing at least 3 nights a week or knitting on her couch while watching films on the Criterion Channel.

Johnny Kavanagh is a queer actor, comedian, dungeon master and teaching artists currently pursuing the MFA from the Actors Studio Drama School. Recently they took to the ring for the variety wrestling show “Fight for the Files” and were a finalist in the ‘26 NYC Queer Comedy Festival. Bottom is a dream role for them and they hope you enjoy the hard work of the entire team!

Ervin Melara is a New York based actor with experience across theater, film, and dance. His theater credits include Much Ado About Nothing and Trojan Women, while his screen work includes independent features such as Fair Haven and Five Month Trial. A physically expressive performer, Ervin brings humor, rhythm, and emotional openness to his work. He is thrilled to take the stage, bringing that spirit to Midsummer and sharing in the energy and joy of this production.

Melina Rabin is a Brooklyn-based actor and dramaturg. Past projects include Dirty Books (Bated Breath Theatre Co.), Henry IV Pt. 1 (Foul Fiend Theatre Troupe), and Cabaret Echo (Citizen Arts). Melina earned her BFA in Theatre from NYU Tisch, where she also studied at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She now uses her theater degree to perform children’s puppet shows at Puppetsburg NYC—because silly puppet voices require some pretty advanced training, folks. melinarabin.weebly.com

Chyna is an NYC based actress. Having recently graduated from AMDA she is super excited to have this opportunity. Her past projects include Donna from Defying Gravity and Cassie from Thinner than Water. When she’s not acting she loves to take dance classes at The Ailey Extension! She wants to thank her family for all the support they’ve given her!

KP is a TNB actor-musician-mc. Select NYC: Love’s Labor’s Lost (Smith Street); Coriolanus (Nocturne); R&J, 12N, Othello, As You, Macbeth (Match: Lit); …Stunning Death (Loading Dock); Slaughter City (Small Boat); Little Egg Big World (BBTF); more @ No Exit, ExpoFest, The Brick. Regular at Barefoot Shakespeare’s UNREHEARSED and SERIALS @The Tank. Select Music: Midsummer (QCNY); AYLI, 12N, Othello (Match: Lit); more @ The Tank, Festival circuit. The second best time is now. 09.04.2020 kp-sgarro.com

Vaibhav Taparia (He/Him) is a South African actor of South Asian descent based in New York City. He is a Sands College of Performing Arts MFA graduate at Pace University. Some of his credits include Guards at the Taj by Rajiv Joseph at NextStop Theatre Company, Witch by Jen Silverman at the ASDS Rep Theatre & Flaco by Dakota Silvey at the East Village Basement. @vaibtaparia | vaibhavtaparia.com