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DIRECTOR

Filipe (he/him) is a multidisciplinary artist from Lisbon, Portugal. He holds a B.A. in Theatre (Honors) from Graceland University and a M.F.A. in Acting from the University of Florida. Filipe is the Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Saudade Theatre and has taught Acting, Shakespeare, Clown and Theatre at Waterwell Theater, The Shakespeare Forum, Vineyard Theatre and Georgia State University. Filipe’s onstage acting credits include: Torera (Alley), Good Grief (INTAR), Lilia (Rising Circle), I’m Dreaming (But Am I) (Cherry Lane), Henry V, Love’s Labors Lost (Shakespeare Forum), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Northern Stage), End Days, Sirens, Dracula, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Over the Tavern (Hippodrome), El Comanchero, My Favorite Suicide, The Constitution (Saudade Theatre). TV credits include: Snowfall (FX), Chicago Med (NBC), Blue Bloods (CBS), Gotham (FOX), Unicornland. Film credits include: Geostorm, Son of a Kingpin, Posthumous. Recent playwriting awards include: 2026 Made in Atlanta (Theatrical Outfit), 2025 Launchpad (Theatrical Outfit) & 2025 Stripped Bare (Synchronicity).

RAY

Matt (he/him) is a proud son of immigrants and a theatrically trained, award-winning American actor and multidisciplinary artist. He has played over a dozen recurring TV roles and appeared in over 40 different major network shows. Most notably, he is recurring in seasons 1 & 2 of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning, hit HBO MAX show "The Pitt" as Larry, where he was one of the recipients of an Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at the 2026 Actor Awards (32nd Annual SAG-AFTRA Awards). On screen, Matt has had the honor of working alongside the likes of Tom Cruise, Will Ferrell, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Paul Rudd, & Joel Edgerton as well as Oscar winners like Reese Witherspoon, Al Pacino, Jamie Foxx, Helen Mirren & Rami Malek. He's worked with such esteemed filmmakers like Nicholas Stoller, Ang Lee, Doug Liman and Paul Schrader. Matt is a national finalist of the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, recipient of the American College Theatre Festival's Marvin Sims Diversity Award in Acting and the Everett Cushing Scholarship recipient for the Acting Apprenticeship at the acclaimed Williamstown Theatre Festival.

ARTHUR ASHE

Stephen (he/him) is an Atlanta artist. He studied acting for 4 years at the University of Florida on a full Honors scholarship and began his career at the Hippodrome State Theatre. After graduating with a BFA in Acting, he apprenticed with the Atlanta Shakespeare Company. Some significant Atlanta stage credits include Too Heavy For Your Pocket, A Tale of Two Cities, Shakespeare in Love and Tell Me My Dream at Alliance Theatre, Raisin in the Sun, The Glass Menagerie & Tiny Beautiful Things at Theatrical Outfit, R&J, Coriolanus &  A Midsummer Night's Dream at Atlanta Shakes, Cardboard Piano at Actors Express, and Pipeline at Horizon Theatre. Some on-screen credits include: TV: "Chicago Fire", "Snowfall", "Terror Lake Drive", “BMF”, “Survivor’s Remorse”, “Love Is”, “The Resident”, “Legacies”; Film: SXSW 2026 Premiere "Downbeat", Sundance 2020 premiere “Beast Beast”, SXSW 2018 premiere “Summer 03”, Disney's “Safety.”, and "15 Cameras". Recent playwriting awards include: 2026 Made in Atlanta & 2025 Launchpad Festival at Theatrical Outfit an 2025 Stripped Bare at Synchronicity Theatre.

Originally from Chicago, is an actor, voiceover artist, host and producer based in Atlanta, GA. She has a B.A. in Broadcasting from Wright State University, where she played Division I tennis, and a MBA/Masters in Sports Administration from Ohio University. She has TV/Film credits that include "Will Trent" (ABC), "Rescue: HI-Surf" (FOX), "Inheritance" (Netflix), "The Christians" (PureFlix); a host of regional & national commercial credits; producer credits for award winning independent films and several voiceover credits (including Robitussin, Sprite, Chick-fil-a, Publix). Before working in TV & Film, Kenisha worked in the sports industry with a focus on broadcasting, marketing, events and sponsorship. This gave her the opportunity to work for and partner with companies and brands such as NASCAR, Subway, Verizon, Fox Sports, IndyCar, Invictus Games, and the NFL. Follow her journey @_kenishajohnson.

A fearless storyteller, both in front of and behind the camera. As an actress, producer, and filmmaker, she is dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices through bold, thought-provoking narratives. An Atlanta-based artist, Amer-Marie began her acting career in TV and film before expanding into theatre, bringing depth and authenticity to every role. On stage, she has appeared in Yoni Stone and the Honeypot Trap (SheATL, 7 Stages Theatre) and Cry It Out (Stage Door Theatre). She currently trains in movement, devising, and Suzuki with Vernal & Sere Theater and is part of the New Play Development Directing and Producing Intensive with Working Title Playwrights. Beyond acting, Amer-Marie discovered the power she held behind the lens. Wearing multiple hats as a Script Supervisor, 1st Assistant Director, Location Manager, and Unit Production Manager, she developed a sharp eye for storytelling. Her acumen for filmmaking led her to produce By The Lake, a raw drama on addiction, and Her Pretty Vagina, a dark comedy exploring women’s silent health battles. She also produced Both Eyes Open, a psychological thriller following a woman’s journey to reclaim herself after surviving domestic violence.