CREATIVE TEAM

Mac Young was in the 2003 Amphitheater production of Cymbeline. His line was “The Queen, madame, desires your company.” He said it so good that they made him direct this one. He has acted, directed, built, or designed for such Boston companies as Imaginary Beasts, Whistler in the Dark, ArtsEmerson, Huntington Theatre, Actor's Shakespeare Project, Lyric Stage, New Rep, Wheelock Family Theatre, and Fiddlehead. Some of those companies still exist! He has performed Shakespeare on three continents, if you count Australia, or England. You can see his design work in Billy Baloo this summer at the Playhouse, at SpeakEasy this winter in Ain’t No Mo, and at macyoungdesign.com.

Tamara is thrilled to play Leonata in her MV Playhouse debut. A proud graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse, she continues her training with Patsy Rodenburg and Paula Stephens with whom she works on deepening her craft. Tamara is co-founder of etc/nyc, an ensemble theatre company building community around the craft of acting and bringing classical texts to life. Her theatre credits include All My Sons, King Lear, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Waiting for Lefty. She would like to express her deepest gratitude to the cast, crew, and every person who made the production of this play possible. (@tamaraivanoviciii)

This is Alexis’ first show with Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, and she couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this production with an amazing cast and creative team! Alexis is currently studying musical theatre at NYU Tisch. She has been doing theatre since she was 8 years old with some favorite roles include Sophie (Mamma Mia), Leading Player (Pippin), Titania (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), and Elle Woods (Legally Blonde). She’s so glad you could make it, enjoy the show! Instagram: @alexis_maron16v

An islander born and raised, Katherine Reid has been playing and working with MV Playhouse since age 8. Since then, she has served as Camp Director of Summer Stars Children’s Theater Camp, and gotten the chance to frolic at the amphitheater in various productions, including most recently directing and designing last year’s production of TWELFTH NIGHT. She is so excited to be back on one of her favorite stages in a dream role, working with such an incredible group of artists. Favorite Playhouse roles include: Emily Webb (OUR TOWN), Nick Bottom (MIDSUMMER…), Juliet (ROMEO & JULIET), Don Jon (MUCH ADO, 2016), Queen Anne (THREE MUSKETEERS), Assistant Director (HAMLET and THE WINTER’S TALE).

Ralph Bologna (he/him) is a rising senior Theatre Performance major at Wagner College and thrilled to be making his MV Playhouse debut. At Wagner he has appeared in Little Women (John Brooke), The Boys In The Band (Harold), Galatea (Melebeus/Astronomer), and most recently, Seussical (the Grinch). His other Shakespeare experience includes Winter’s Tale (Leontes) and Twelfth Night (Sir Toby). In New York City, Ralph has performed at the International Human Rights Arts Festival at the Tank and in professional improv with The Josh Romeo Show at The Players Theatre. He hopes you enjoy the show! IG:@ralphabologna

Nikolas Fawcett joins the MV Playhouse this summer from his native California. He received conservatory training from LAMDA and PCPA. His most recent stage credits include: Carter Smith in John Proctor is the Villain, Orleans/Mr LeFer in Henry V, and John Knightley/Mr Knightley in Emma. While his first love is the stage, Nikolas has also enjoyed his on-camera work in commercials and independent films. Outside of acting he loves camping, playing the fiddle, training bonsai, and sketching in his journal. Nikolas is ecstatic to join our ensemble and the rest of our beautiful island community.

Chris is happy and grateful to be back in theatre with the Playhouse after a seven year hiatus. And is overjoyed to be part of such a wonderful group of actors. Thank you to MJ, Paul, Geneva, Mac, Lucy, Noa and the incredible cast. GBRS!

Paul Padua is a long time Vineyard actor. His first role on the island was Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing back in 1987. More recently he was in The Outcasts of Penikese Island and To My White Friends Who Know Me in 2023 at the MV Playhouse. Paul also performs with The Fabulists Theatre for Children every Saturday morning in the Tisbury Amphitheater.

Cato Crumbley is an Actor and Teaching Artist based in New York City. Previous favorite Shakespeare roles have included Regan in King Lear, Diomedes in Troilus & Cressida, and Rosencrantz in Hamlet during her time as a Resident Actor with Hamlet Isn’t Dead. She’s currently enjoying her time playing in the middle of the woods with these lovely humans before returning to New York to teach Voice & Speech at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the New York Film Academy in the fall. Special thanks to JMZ- love ya, pal. (@catocrumbley)

Noa Murray, a budding actor from New York City, graduated from LaGuardia High School with a focus on drama. She is currently pursuing a double major at Swarthmore College in Theatre and Psychology, working towards her B.A. She has immersed herself in her passion through courses in Theater History, Acting, Voice and Diction, and Dance. Notably, Noa performed in "The Late Wedding" and "Back of the Throat" during senior drama festivals. She started classical voice training this past year, and performed "Caro Mio Ben" in a voice recital. At Swarthmore, she sings in the choir and participated in the student-produced production "Ashes of Fate." Noa aims to blend her musical and acting talents in professional theater, bolstered by internships and theater experiences at MV Playhouse.

Xavier Powers has acted on Martha’s Vineyard for many years, having appeared in a number of amphitheater shows- most recently as Malvolio in last year's production of "Twelfth Night"

Augie graduated from college with a degree in computer engineering and decided to put it to good use by performing in a Shakespeare show. He would like to thank Dionysus for guiding him at every turn.

Lucy is an improviser, actor, stage manager, and educator currently based in Boston. They are a rising senior at Emerson College pursuing a BFA in Theatre Education and a minor in Comedy. They made their Tisbury Amphitheater debut last summer playing Sir Andrew Aguecheeck in Twelfth Night. Recent stage management credits include Fun Home (EC’s Musical Theatre Against the Grain), and The Trail to Oregon (EC’s Mercutio Troupe). Lucy performs improv with ComedySportz Boston. Thank you to friends and family for the endless support throughout this unconventional life path.

When I realized that I will be 77 by the time we go up, it means I've been teaching, writing, and performing music for 50 years! Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse helped me raise my own children to be the artists they have become. The Amphitheater performances, where the babies could come, and later, helping paint scenery, helping Mom make costumes, and participating in the 4th grade theater projects. Thank you Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse.