13th Contemporary Performance
Diasporas Festival: Seeking the Links
Meet the Artists
Siddhi Creative is a collaborative arts platform rooted in Bharatanatyam, while engaging with contemporary ideas and interdisciplinary practice.
Founded in 2016, it creates an inclusive space for exploration, dialogue, and community building – bringing artists and audiences together through shared artistic experiences.
“Kalinga Narthana Devaranama” is a dance that celebrates Lord Krishna dancing joyfully on Kāliṅga (the thousand-hooded serpent). Krishna looks heroic and radiant, dancing to the rhythmic beats, each movement is precise, powerful, and playful. Kalinga’s many hoods are often interpreted as inner turbulence, ego, pride, anger, jealousy, and negativity. Krishna dancing on them symbolizes control over the restless mind, gracefully dominating the inner chaos.
Dancers: Adithi Rao, Kruthika Sarthavally, Mihika Rao, Saanvi Veerabhadranavar and Sumedha Kalaga
Raga: Hamsanandi
Tala: Adi
Composition: Purandara Dasa
Choreography: Parshwanath Upadhye
“Aadu Pambe” literally translates to “Dance, O Serpent.” At a deeper level, the piece draws from the concept of Kundalini energy – a primal, dormant force believed to reside at the base of the spine, coiled like a serpent. When awakened, this energy rises in a serpentine path through the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, activating each one. Reaching the seventh chakra leads to an expanded state of consciousness, symbolizing spiritual awakening and transcendence. This dance weaves together this philosophical idea with rich mythological imagery. Shiva, the great yogi, adorns a serpent around his neck – representing his eternal state of heightened awareness. His consort, Parvati, wears the serpent as a bangle, signifying harmony with this energy. In another legend, Krishna is sheltered from a torrential storm by Adishesha, the thousand-headed serpent, who is also revered as the divine resting bed of Vishnu. Through these layers of symbolism, the dance becomes an invocation: “O serpent, rise and dance – awakening within us a journey toward expanded consciousness.”
Dancers: Adithi Rao and Kruthika Sarthavally
Raga: Punnagavarali
Tala: Adi
Composition: Pambatti Siddar
Choreography: Surabhi Bharadwaj
Firsts
Two women. Two centuries. One truth history never had the courage to tell. Sally Hemings was sharp, strategic, and deliberately silenced — her story buried b1eneath the myth of a man who preached freedom while denying hers. Michelle Obama walked into the most scrutinized role in the world and remade it on her own terms.
When these two women find each other across time, something unexpected happens — not argument, not judgment, but the kind of fierce, unspoken knowing that passes between women who have survived on their own terms.
Firsts is for every woman who has ever made herself smaller to make room for someone else's greatness. What did it truly cost — to be FIRST?
L. Peter Callender is a nationally recognized actor, director, and emerging playwright based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally from Trinidad, West Indies, he brings a rich cultural perspective to classical and contemporary theater, opera direction, and performance coaching. With fulfilling career of theater credits from Broadway to the Bay, including 23 Shakespeare performance credits and 15 years as Artistic Director of the African-American Shakespeare Company, Callender has shaped the landscape of diverse classical theater in America. His recent credits include directing the acclaimed opera Hello Star at Opera Parallèle, SF, playing Louis Armstrong in Satchmo at the Waldorf and Sherlock Holmes in A Sherlock Christmas (both at San Jose Stage), serving as narrator at Zellerbach Hall and performing the role of Lunga Kunene in Dr. John Kani's Kunene and the King at Shakespeare Theater in DC. He is currently developing several original works for stage. www.lpetercallender.com
Melissa Archie is a storyteller, brand strategist, and co-founder of Brooklyn Sound Lab, a creative audio space dedicated to amplifying diverse voices through sound and storytelling. Her career includes leadership roles at NYC’s iconic radio stations WBLS and HOT 97. While she primarily helps others bring their stories to life, Melissa enjoys stepping up to the microphone to share her love of singing. Tonight she is grateful to inhabit a story that reminds us how powerful a voice - and a first - can be.
Gitara Spinks is thrilled to be making her acting debut in Firsts. A long-time admirer of local theater, she is excited and would like to thank L. Peter Callender for the opportunity to be a part of this presentation. A mother to two kind daughters and a Director of Child Nutrition, Gitara enjoys watching movies with her husband and gardening. She would like to thank her family for their support!
Rudradeep Chakrabarti is a multi disciplinary artist of SF Bay Area. After his times in National School of Drama in India he continued as a vivid traveler in search of exploring life, performances and daily street activities. In the journey he interacted with a lot of traditional performers from villages of India and nomadic communities and street performers with Silk Road traditions to Himalayan and Buddhist performance traditions and Islamic performance forms. He runs a small independent theater group called Theatre Movement International which is currently functioning close to the world heritage site Chaco Canyon in New Mexico in collaboration with some powerful Indigenous performers.
Fakiriyana:
The Life and Path of Fakirs of South Asia
A short demonstration on Symbolism, Daily Rituals, Philosophy and Performance Tradition of wandering mystics of South Asia from inspirations from Iran, Turkey, Persian diaspora and Central Asia, indigenous parts of Horn of Africa, Egypt, Morocco to Arab countries of the Middle East. The dialogues and lyrics of the songs will be in multilingua.
Rage Is Not a 1-Day Thing: The Untaught History of the Teens and Women of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a solo play by Awele Makeba
Rage! uses documentary theater to examine the untaught history of the Montgomery Boycott. It is told through the voice of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, AL, bus and became a lead plaintiff in the federal court case, Browder v Gayle, that went to the Supreme Court.
The play also follows nine other history makers including 18-year-old Mary Louise Smith, Joanne Robinson (president of the Women’s Political Council), and Rosa Parks (NAACP youth director and secretary.) Rage! gives voice to the unspeakable and examines the impact of exclusion, hatred, and violence under segregation and attempts to help audiences understand the continuing influence of racism.
Oakland-grown V’Aisja Moore is a multi-hyphenated 9th grade artist attending Skyline High School, studying Drama CTE with Ms. Awele and Giulio Perrone, guest artist-in-residence. This year she was featured in Oakland Gives Me the Power to Speak, received the Best Rapper Award, and Best Dramaturgical Research Award, and performed at the 2026 Golden State Warriors MLK Day Legacy Halftime Showcase. Mayor Barbara Lee loves her impeccable research in her original rap Barbara Lee. “It feels like she knows me intimately. She must perform this at City Hall so we can put her up on our website.”
Awele (ah WAY lay) Makeba is a renowned storyteller, producer, recording artist of four CDs, and truth-teller for social change. Recent projects include: National Alliance of Acting Teachers, Feature, May 2026; The Winter’s Tale directed by Lisa Wolpe (Antigonus/Time), Prague Shakespeare, SI and Verona Shakespeare Fringe Festival; A Pocket Magic Flute, (Dark Queen of the Night) Opera America Award for Digital Excellence Pocket Opera. Awele is featured in the HBO Emmy award-winning documentary We Are The Dream: The Oakland Kids of the MLK Oratorical (HBO, Amazon Prime). Upcoming films: California Suits You directed by Dominic Wong (Editor-in-Chief), and 2nd-C (Gambler/Miner) directed by Dennis Donovan.
Amir A. Etemadzadeh is a Middle Eastern musician, instructor, performer and composer. Born and raised in Iran, he received extensive musical education from various masters. After arriving in the U.S. in 2002, he expanded his portfolio to include world music drums. Amir’s collaborations in the U.S. include numerous performances and recordings with musicians and the music groups Ethel String Quartet, Hafez Modirzadeh, Ramin Zoufonoun, Miriam Pretz, Qadim Ensemble, Silk Road Festival, and Cal Poly Middle Eastern Music Orchestra.
He is passionate about promoting peace through music and education and manages his organization "Mint Tea Music Production" and his music academy "Amir School of Music" at www.amirschoolofmusic.com
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Sounds of the Far East
A presentation of the sound of the Daf and in context of a historical background.
An Apology for the Life of Charlotte Charke
A new play by Lauren Dunagan, exploring the life and times of 18th century actor Charlotte Charke. Charlotte was the youngest child of famous restoration playwright and actor Colley Cibber.
After following in her father's footsteps and beginning a promising career on the stage, Charlotte's "private misconduct" and government censorship combined to bring about a descent into poverty and desperation. The real-life Charlotte told her story in an autobiography published toward the end of her life. In An Apology for the Life of Charlotte Charke, Charlotte's story is relayed in the form of a play by a group of rag-tag travelling players.
This play is still in development.
Lauren Dunagan (playwright/director) is an actor and fledgling playwright living in San Francisco. She has appeared on stages throughout the Bay Area and Los Angeles. She received her MFA in Acting from UCLA and her BA in Drama from Stanford University.
John Dunagan (Music) is a multi-instrumentalist and arranger living in San Francisco. He studied computer science and music composition at Washington University in St. Louis. Catch him playing around town with Motown mashup group Steady Eddy & The Shakers!
Kelly Dunagan (Katherine) is delighted to have the opportunity to return to the stage for An Apology for the Life of Charlotte Charke for the second time, after performing in Diasporas Festival last year. She enjoys collaborating with her multi-talented siblings in art, music, and theater, and has fond memories of building sets with her sister while both of them were in their third trimester of pregnancy. When not performing in her sister's productions, she is a curator and visual artist, working out of Studio 40 in the Sawtooth Building.
Emily M. Keyishian (Catherine) is an award winning Bay Area actor and painter, originally from the NJ/NYC area. She has performed in theater and film on both US coasts and in Ireland. emilykeyishian.com
Colin Simon (Theophilus) is a former stage actor turned Peace Officer Ocean Rescue Specialist, returning to the stage after a long hiatus doing other stuff. Only Director Lauren Dunagan could lure him back to old obsessions. He was once called an Actor with a “Capital H” by screen and stage legend Alfred Molina. Credits include some Shakespeare in Topanga Canyon and co-founding the Savage Players Theatre Troupe with fellow UCLA grad students, including the ever talented Lauren Dunagan. Thank you for keeping the spark alive, my dearest friend.
Michael Tuton (Colley) is a playwright, actor and co-founder of the Network Effects Theater Company. His plays have been staged off-broadway at The Lynn F. Angelson Theater, The Secret Theatre, Potrero stage and Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, CA.
Annie Wang (Charlotte) is a Bay Area actor, who also dabbles in costume design. She is excited to perform in her first show with Inferno Theatre, especially in this piece written by Lauren Dunagan, whom she met on the cast of ACT's Timon of Athens last fall. Some of Annie's favorite theater projects have included Gumiho (Theatre Rhinoceros), Pride & Prejudice (Plethos Productions), and the CATS New Playwrights Festival. She enjoys developing local new work and thanks you for joining us at the Diasporas Festival!
Richard Jennings’ Female, Ashkenazi with a Sewing Machine: Suite for Violin, Viola and Female Voice
Richard Jennings’ Female, Ashkenazi with a Sewing Machine: Suite for Violin, Viola and Female Voice is inspired by the violin score he wrote for Jamie Greenblatt’s play with the same name. The ten movements in the piece follow Anna’s journey from love, to miscarriage, to cancer diagnosis, to deep heritage dive, to healing, and finally returning home to learn that she and her spouse Benjamin will become parents through adoption.
Richard Jennings (Composer)Richard Jennings’ music has been heard by audiences around the world. Trained by Pulitzer-Prize winning composers, composing for the concert hall, Tony winning theatres, PBS, Disney, network TV and film. American Theatre Magazine published his “Music for Plays, a Step by Step Guide”. He’s served on the faculties of colleges and universities and is a member of The Dramatists Guild of America. Visit: rjmusic.org
Jamie Greenblatt (Playwright) Her work often integrates music, movement and puppetry. Her full-length plays My Recollect Time and Female, Ashkenazi with a Sewing Machine were produced by Inferno Theatre. Female, Ashkenazi… was also produced by Arts Judaica in Chicago. She was a Finalist, Playwrights Foundation's Resident Playwright Program 2024-2025. She is a member of The Dramatists Guild. Learn more about her work at https://newplayexchange.org/users/27406/jamie-greenblatt
Crystal Brown (Vocalist) Crystal Brown originated the role of the Ashkenazi Foundress in the world premiere of Female, Ashkenazi with a Sewing Machine and is thrilled to musically reprise the role. She currently teaches first grade and works as a voice-over actor with GoKidGo, an award-winning children's podcast network. She is also the founder of Theater4Life, an after-school theater program dedicated to empowering kids through their creativity. Learn more at www.theater4life.org.
Lila Sklar (5 string Violin) Lila Sklar received her classical training with Sherry Kloss, assistant to famed violinist Jascha Heifetz. In her 20s, Lila became fascinated with world and popular music and since then has recorded and toured the world with many groups including Beats Antique, Bauhaus, Joanna Newsom, Bjork, Beulah, Gypsy Caravan, and The Toids, performing at top venues including The Royal Albert Hall, Disney Concert Hall, Benaroya Hall, Davies and The Fillmore. http://lilasviolin.com/
Charith Premawardhana (Viola and Violin) Charith Premawardhana is a Sri Lankan-born violinist/violist based in San Francisco and the founder of Classical Revolution, an organization dedicated to making live chamber music accessible in community venues. Since moving to San Francisco in 2004, he has premiered over 300 works representing a large variety of musical genres. Charith holds a Masters degree from Rice University and a chamber music degree from the SF Conservatory of Music. www.classicalrevolution.org
Molinete is a Spanish word that means to spin or twist one thing around a pivot point. This concept and word are also used as one of the fundamental dance elements of Argentine tango. The Molinete ensemble was conceived by founding members Carol Braves on violin and Robert Fields on guitar. They were later joined by Steve Heckman on woodwinds, Suzanne Schrift on bass and Nancy DeRoche on cello.
Molinete performs original music by Fields and Heckman in the Argentine Tango style. Each piece blends in musical tidbits from other genres including classical, soul, funk, and jazz. Fields’ arrangements follow as many of the Argentine tango traditions as are practical. This includes using simple acoustic instruments (no drums per se) that present a strong sense of rhythm. The compositions are generally styled as one of the three major Argentine tango forms: Tango, Milonga, and Vals. This music can definitely be danced to but is equally enjoyed while sipping a Malbec and eating an empanada!
On the Nature of Reality: Albert Einstein in Conversation with Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore visited Einstein’s house in Caputh, near Berlin, on July 14, 1930. The discussion between the two great men was recorded, and was subsequently published in the January, 1931, issue of “Modern Review.”
Ben Elie (Einstein) Ben Elie was born in Oakland, and moved to France at five years of age. After graduating from Trinity College Dublin in theatre and film studies, he returned to the Bay Area. He is an actor, filmmaker, and founder of Element Magic LLC - producing films, music and physical artworks. Get in touch via elementmagique.com
Niloy Gupta (Tagore) An experienced stage performer, he is an ensemble improviser with Leela Improv Theatre in San Francisco, having appeared in productions including Karl The Fugue (Musical) and The Sinsationalists. Niloy has trained extensively in acting and musical theatre at the American Conservatory Theatre and in voice at Songbird Studios. An award-winning public speaker with Toastmasters International, he is also a software engineer with a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
Cell 16
Inspired by Nancy Rosenstock’s Inside the Second Wave of Feminism, this piece explores the evolving landscapes of womanhood. Many movements are unplanned, yet called for - a series of physical shifts emerging through the mid-20th century.
What is the catalyst for change? What calls a body to action, and how does the world respond to that momentum? “Cell 16” is an invitation to traverse time, witnessing the lives of women between then and now.
Rosie Chu (she/her) is a queer Burmese/Chinese actor and dancer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally from Myanmar, she began dancing at the age of 8 and has over 20 years of movement experience in Polynesian dance, pole dancing, and belly dancing. As a multi-faceted artist, she has starred in several short films, commercials, and most recently performed at Pinole Community Players and Inferno Theatre. She is excited to perform in her first Shakespeare play! @get.rose
Gabriela Giraldo is an emerging Bay Area theater artist and student at San Francisco State University. After performing as Masha in SFSU's production of The Seagull, Gabriela is looking to broaden her horizons and continue to pursue her passion for the arts. She thanks Inferno Theatre and the brilliant choreographer for presenting this opportunity to perform!
Danielle Croom is a Berkeley-based performer excited to make her Inferno debut. She recently relocated from Minneapolis after studying theater and architecture at the University of Minnesota. In addition to performing she also enjoys scenic design and music arrangement, and works as a theater design consultant.
Swati Pramod Hegde has been training in an Indian classical dance form called Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Meera Sreenarayanan. She has performed both solo and group works at various venues across the United States.
Shabdam
This piece depicts a court dancer performing for lord rama and his royal assembly. This piece expresses deep trust, longing and devotion to Lord Rama.
Thillana
This piece is known for its brisk tempo, and joyful energy. This piece showcases both technical mastery and expressive grace.
Dhaaga (A Thread)
Co-created by Amita, Amruta, and Swanand, this is an intimate piece that unwinds the reality of the global fashion industry through stories of two women in two different places. Devised from a one-act play of the same name, Dhaaga invites audiences into a dialogue about the hidden costs of a fashion system built on constant consumption and disposal, nudging us to pause, reflect, and reconsider our choices.
Prayog is a collective of Bay Area artists founded in 2019. We empower the artist in each of us to craft bold, original performances that ignite curiosity, conversation, and compassion. Through devised and collaborative work, we tell contemporary, socially conscious stories rooted in research, empathy, and ensemble. We are committed to continually experimenting with new forms, styles, and ideas.
Amita is a theatre enthusiast and has been an active member of Prayog productions. Inspired by the Prayog way of devised theatre, she contributed to the conception of Dhaaga, and directed the production building it brick by brick along with the entire cast and crew. Creating performances that bring social urgent issues into light, watching movies, plays, series, reading and exploring are her favorite things to do.
Swanand has been a member of Prayog since its inception seven years ago. Mainly interested in writing, he has been a part of the writers’ rooms for Prayog productions. He likes to write contemporary stories that intersect social class, politics, and technology. He enjoys reading anything fiction and teaching the craft of devising in theater to learners from all age groups.
Amruta is a founding member of Prayog. She is a writer-director with a passion for storytelling that provokes thought and inspires action. Her creative process emphasizes a devised, improvisatory approach that allows performances to evolve organically and resonate deeply with the participants and audiences. She loves creating ensemble pieces, often working with individuals with no theater background to discover their potential and experience transformation through the process.
Sarika is a community builder and theater artist who believes storytelling has the power to bring people together and spark meaningful dialogue. She has been part of devised, ensemble-driven productions with Prayog that explore contemporary social themes. Through both theater and community-centered work, Sarika is passionate about creating spaces for reflection, empathy, and connection.
Sneha is a vibrant and passionate theatre artist whose performances are marked by energy and sincerity. Through her craft, she strives to build a profound connection with audiences, embodying each character with honesty and sensitivity. A trained dancer, she infuses her performances with fluidity and rhythm, creating movement that transcends words. For the past three years, she has been performing with the theatre group Prayog, breathing life into diverse characters and weaving stories that linger in the hearts of her audience. Her artistic journey is guided by a love for storytelling and the transformative power of theatre.
Inferno Theatre
“Love’s Labour’s Lost” excerpt
Giulio Cesare Perrone (Stage Director) is a playwright, director, set and costume designer. His approach to theater, informed by his experience and training in the U.S. and Europe, emphasizes the physical aspects of movement and dance, and the central role of the actors/performers/creators in the creative process. The artistic importance of scenery always incorporates live music, and often video as well. As a writer, designer, and director, Giulio has been recognized with two prestigious Pew Grants and several industry awards. His commitment to making and supporting progressive, traditional and non-traditional forms of theater and programs gives voice to the many urgent cultural narratives that have been historically excluded from theater throughout his lifetime. Giulio moved from his native Italy to the United States in 1995. Now a U.S. resident, Giulio has over 300 theater and opera productions to his credit.
Rosie Chu (she/her) is a queer Burmese/ Chinese actor and dancer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally from Myanmar, she began dancing at the age of 8 and has over 20 years of movement experience in Polynesian dance, pole dancing, and belly dancing. As a multi-faceted artist, she has starred in several short films, commercials, and most recently performed at Pinole Community Players and Inferno Theatre. She is excited to perform in her first Shakespeare play! @get.rose
Danielle Croom is a Berkeley-based performer excited to make her Inferno debut. She recently relocated from Minneapolis after studying theater and architecture at the University of Minnesota. In addition to performing she also enjoys scenic design and music arrangement, and works as a theater design consultant.
Valentina Emeri a native Italian, began dancing at age 8 and earned her BA in Acting at the National Academy of Dramatic Arts “Silvio D’Amico” in Rome, learning with Luca Ronconi and Andrea Camilleri. She studied with Peggy Hackney in Berkeley to be a Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst (CLMA). Valentina performs in Italian, German, English and loves movement theater. She is in an ongoing collaboration with Roland Selva and “Freilichtspiele Südtiroler Unterland” in Italy and with Giulio Cesare Perrone’s Inferno Theatre in Berkeley.
Sam Joffe is excited to make his debut at Inferno Theatre, performing a full-length Shakespeare play for the first time! He is excited to be back on stage after a brief hiatus, most recently playing Woof in Hair and Moritz in Spring Awakening. When not acting, you can find Sam singing in the Coda Conduct acappella group, or traveling the world!
Samantha Klein is so excited to be making her Inferno Theatre debut! Previous roles include Little Sally in Urinetown, Logainne in Spelling Bee, and Luccetta in Two Gentlemen of Verona. She is about to finish her sophomore year at Diablo Valley College where she studies musical theatre and acting. She would like to thank her family for their support!
Alejandro Navarro is a theater actor, educator, and playwright born and raised in Oakland, CA. A graduate of San Francisco State University with a double bachelor's in Drama and English Education, he teaches English and acting at the high school level. His credits include the Guard, Russian TV Host, and Vladimir Putin in We Are Pussy Riot: Or Everything Is P.R (TheaterFirst), and Lysander and Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mile High Theater; Napa Valley College). Oakland-raised and stage-driven, he makes theater for everyone.
Haley Ruth Spencer (she/her/hers) is excited to be making her Inferno Theatre debut with this production. She’s been acting since childhood, and holds a BA in Theatre and Performance Studies from University of California, Berkeley. Some stage credits include Leda in Daughters of Leda, Bertha in Wintertime with UC Berkeley TDPS, and Emma in Stupid F*cking Bird and Antonia in Much Ado About Nothing with College of the Sequoias.
Jamie Yoon is excited to make a long-awaited return to the stage with her Inferno Theatre debut! Inspired by her daughter’s interest in performing arts classes, Jamie started taking classes herself at Berkeley Rep School of Theatre in 2025. Many years ago, she played Rosalind in As You Like It, Maria in Twelfth Night, and Hero in Much Ado About Nothing.
Ofeibia Laud-Darku A woman who loves Shakespeare so much that most of her theater resume is Shakespearean plays such as Macbeth, The Tempest, and Much Ado About Nothing. She has dabbled with other works like Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None and City of Angels. This is her first production with Inferno Theatre.
Adonis Reyes is a Bay Area native and Love’s Labour’s Lost is his 5th Shakespeare show, his first show with Inferno Theatre, and his last show in the Bay before leaving for CSULA or CSULB in August. He hopes to make this show a real fun one and he expresses his gratitude to Giulio and this cast for all of the work that went into such a fun show.
Phoenix Williams, an Oakland native, is excited to perform in his first Shakespeare play with a wonderful cast! He recently performed at Chabot College as Xavier in Pipeline. When he is not acting, he is making music, reading, skating, and enjoys watching anime. He is excited for his debut with Inferno Theatre!
Everyone’s a Hamlet
Ay! Something is rotten in the state of Denmark! Tyranny, madness, chaos and corruption. Sound familiar? And midst it all, what will the Hamlets – the lovers of law, culture, education and theater – do about it? How can the Prince of Denmark reach across time to shake us into action? When artist friends connect over coffee, a restless Hamlet-ghost-stalker won’t leave them in peace. He and his entourage take possession...
Tom Bentley-Fisher (Writer, Performer) is the artistic director of the Yat-Bentley Center. Tom’s theater career began as an actor, training with Sanford Meisner and Yat Malmgren. He has been the artistic director of five professional theaters, directed internationally over one hundred productions, and taught in universities and theater schools throughout North America and Europe. His approach to teaching is based on his many years as a theater artist, exploring and developing the techniques of Yat Malmgren. Read more at: https://www.tombentleyfisher.com
Michelle Haner (Writer, Performer) studied and trained at Harvard, the Sorbonne, UCLA (M.F.A.) and L’Ecole Jacques LeCoq in Paris. In addition to teaching, acting and directing, she translates and produces, especially leading international collaborations and exchanges. She has also performed in television and independent films. Michelle heads the arts department and theater program at the International School of San Francisco. Read more at: www.michellehaner.com
Joshua Waterstone (Artistic Collaborator) is an award-winning director, fight choreographer, actor and educator who holds an MFA in Directing for Stage and Screen. Joshua's extensive teaching and directing portfolio includes collaborations with Berkeley Repertory School of Theatre, Foothill College, Yat Bentley Centre for Performance and Greater than the Sum productions in residency at Google Arts. His professional work spans engagements with California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes), San Francisco Youth Theatre, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, Georgia Shakespeare, foolsFURY, Ragged Wing Ensemble, New Century Orchestra, Alliance Theater and American Conservatory Theater.
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