BOOTYCANDY Cast

MFA, Acting, First Year. Ohio University: The Trojan Women (Andromache). Other: Concord Floral (10/Bobbie James) Franklin & Marshall College, Undressing (A Solo Performance) Student New Works Festival at Franklin & Marshall College, Things To Do When No One Can See You (Ensemble) Powerhouse Theater. Mei-Lan received a BA in Theatre and Psychology from Franklin & Marshall College.

[he/they] is a proud Alumni of Ohio University MFA in Acting 2021 and they have an MFA in Studio Art from School of The Art Institute of Chicago. They have performed in the Biennale d’art Performative de Rouyn-Noranda of Canada, Dazibao Gallery in Montreal and Recto- Verso in Ouebec City and numerous galleries around Chicago. They were a Jeff Award Nominee for Best Director for “We are Proud to Present…” at Theatre Y and a 2023 In-Session Fellow at ThreeWalls, studying the Performance and Folklore of Zora Neale Hurston. They strive to bridge the gap between Artist and Actor.

BFA, Musical Theatre, Second Year. From Shaker Heights, OH (Cleveland area), and Bootycandy is her Ohio University Mainstage debut! She is a Co-Executive Producer of Vibrancy Theater and is honored to tell a story that captures two very important parts of her identity. Laila looks forward to continuing her education at Ohio University and hopes you enjoy the show! Credits: Rag Dolly: The Raggedy Ann Musical (Original Teddy), Island Song (Wallendia/female swing), The SpongeBob Musical (Sandy Cheeks), Playhouse Square's 2023 Dazzle Awards Best Actress Nominee (regional qualifier to the Jimmy Awards).

is thrilled to be making his Vibrancy Theatre debut. He is beyond grateful for this opportunity. He wants to thank his loving God, because without Him none of this would be possible, his family, friends and the wonderful cast and crew. Recent acting credits include: Doc in West Side Story with Opera Columbus, Reggie in Skeleton Crew at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio, Walter in A Raisin in the Sun with Actors Theatre of Columbus. Recent directing credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical with Gallery Players and Chicken & Biscuits with Actors Theatre of Columbus, The Worries of Wesley and Good Grief at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio. Recent Film Credits: Ezra in Obstacle Corpse and Dee in The Holiday Club (both on Amazon Prime). All socials: @AlanELTyson. Be sure to visit: www.Alan-Tyson.com

[he/him/his] MFA, Acting, First Year. Ohio University: Autour du Lit (Ever). Other: Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Kevin) That Old Hillside Theatre; Constellations (Roland) The Underground; Pride and Prejudice (Bingley/Mary) The Underground; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (Roger) Duluth Playhouse; Dead Man’s Cell Phone (Dwight) Lyric Arts. Phil graduated with a BFA in Acting from University of Minnesota, Duluth.