1936-2021 (Playwright, Interview) was a Belgian-American playwright, teacher, and key figure in 1960s American avant- garde theater movement and experimental theater, known for anti-war plays like America Hurrah and his collaboration with Joseph Chaikin's Open Theater. America Hurrah marked an important moment for Off-Broadway in the 1960s. Developed in lofts and other small spaces throughout both the East Village and Greenwich Village, the play was eventually staged in various versions at La MaMa in the East Village and at the Pocket Theater on 3rd Avenue. That trio of one-act plays helped usher in a breed of theater that was experimental, political, and right up in-your-face. With a legacy of approximately thirty-three plays and eight adaptations that have been presented in experimental and repertory theaters worldwide, van Itallie greatly expanded the range of dramatic structure in the art form.

Playwright, director, actor, producer. His monthly variety show FRIGID Nightcap can be seen on the last Friday of every month at Under St. Marks – follow @frigidnightcap. ‘The Body,’ QSPF, ‘Anne of a Thousand Faces,’ ‘The Last Visit,’ Gene Frankel Theatre Festival, “The Neighborhood Laundromat,” NYTF, “The Interview,” SPF Boo! Fest, NYC, “Listen to Me,” “Walk It Off,” “On the Radio,” Chain Theatre One-Act Festival, NYC, "Coriolanus," WETC, NYC/Seattle, "Miracle on 34th Street," The Henegar, Melbourne, FL.

Mark Stein (born May 18, 1951) grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he attended Montgomery Blair High School. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, he worked as an editorial assistant to Vogue magazine feature editor, Leo Lerman. In 1976, Stein became a playwright-in-residence at New Playwrights Theater in Washington, DC. His play Groves of Academe won the 1982 Heideman Award at Actors Theater of Louisville and went on to an off-Broadway production at Manhattan Theatre Club. Subsequent play premieres have included At Long Last Leo (South Coast Repertory, 1988); Ghost Dance (River Stage, 1997); Direct from Death Row the Scottsboro Boys (River Stage, 2000; Joseph Jefferson Award, Raven Theater's Chicago production, 2015) and Mating Dance of the Werewolf (co-produced by Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and Rubicon Theater, 2005). His book, How the States Got Their Shapes (2008) was a New York Times Best Seller and became the basis for a History Channel series by the same name, hosted by Brian Unger. Stein's poetic and hybrid works have appeared in Moment, Michigan Quarterly, Nimrod, Exposition Review, Eclectica, Burningword Journal and Wraparound South.

A veteran of the stand-up comedy scene in New York for more than 30 years, Mr. Byrne also has an extensive theatrical background. After receiving a BA in Speech and Theater from Wagner College, Byrne appeared in numerous theatrical productions regionally and in New York City. His television credits include “Law & Order”, “The Sopranos” and “Sex & the City” as well as the feature films, “Goodbye Baby” and “First Rites”. His directing credits include “Relationship Status Report” and “Locked Out” at The Players Theater in NYC.

Ana B Gabriel is an accomplished stage and screen actress playing roles such as Shakespeare's Adriana and William's Baby Doll. In Los Angeles she worked with the Actor's Gang and Indecent Proposal. There, she had the honor to work with Tony Torn for the first time 100 years ago. She also worked in film and TV including NYPD Blue, Wings and Everybody Loves Raymond. She received her formal training at Ithaca College and BHP. Having been born in Argentina, she is thrilled to be working in a production from Romina Paula

Sean Hoagland is a New York–based actor and producer with a degree in Theater Performance from the University of Maryland. He and his wife, Hannah, co-founded Domani Productions, an award-winning company developing work for the stage and screen, and have collaborated with Emmy, Obie, Helen Hayes, and Audelco Award–winning artists. He is excited to be part of the inaugural Winter One Act Festival and grateful to the entire Village Theater Group team.

Jasmine Jade Binder - Assistant Director/Stage Manager Actor, Writer, Makeup Artist, and Production Assistant. Attended AMDA and the John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center. Film: “Younger Days” (dir. Leo Lyu), “When The Lights Went Out” (dir. Tyrell Jason). Commercial: “Sephora: We Belong to Something Beautiful” campaign, “Julep: Beauty Hacks” TikTok. Production Assistant: “Anne of a Thousand Faces” (Gene Frankel Theater Festival).

Andy Evan Cohen's sound design & music credits include Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song; The Greatest Hits Down Route 66 (New Light Theater Project, Drama Desk Nomination for Orchestrations); The Lights Are On (Henry Hewes Award Nomination for Sound Design); (A)Loft Modulation (Audelco Awards Nomination for Sound Design), and scores for several short and documentary films, including Less Than Or Equal To (Fair Housing Justice Center) and Stig Dagerman: Making of A Man. Andy is an instructor in sound design, stage management, and technical theater at CUNY's Kingsborough Community College and BMCC. www.rolypolyproductions.com

A veteran of the stage, Gus, has numerous theatre, film and TV credits and has traveled the country performing Interactive and Educational Theatre. Behind the scenes, Gus has produced, directed, stage-managed and worked as a light and sound designer and operator. He is also a stage designer and prop constructor. As a graphic artist, Gus has created all graphic materials and literature for numerous productions - from posters and flyers to post-cards and programs. He currently serves as Technical Consultant and Artistic Manager for Genoveva Productions.

Based in New York City, Alejandro is an actor and singer passionate about storytelling on stage. This production marks Alejandro’s second time working with The Village Theatre Group, having previously served as prop master for The Price. Alejandro is honored and excited to continue building this community that fosters creativity and expression.

Ashton Williams is a professional SAG-AFTRA Actor based in New York City. Representation: Randi Rollo of Phoenix Artist Agency. He received his training at Franklin & Marshall college graduating with his BFA degree in On-Camera Film/Acting. Recent credits include: Split Second (Val Johnson) at TADA Theater