David Dawes (Daddy)
Actor/musician David Dawes was first on the New York stage in the off-off Broadway production of Slut - The Musical. He has appeared in film, television, internet broadcasts and was the bass player for the rock band The Ruffian Arms. He has trained at Stella Adler and Upright Citizens Brigade. This is his second collaboration with the director. He played Tutor in Heather’s production of Medea in 2013. Many thanks to the cast, crew and Darcy for this experience!
Actor/musician David Dawes was first on the New York stage in the off-off Broadway production of Slut - The Musical. He has appeared in film, television, internet broadcasts and was the bass player for the rock band The Ruffian Arms. He has trained at Stella Adler and Upright Citizens Brigade. This is his second collaboration with the director. He played Tutor in Heather’s production of Medea in 2013. Many thanks to the cast, crew and Darcy for this experience!
Toni Kwadzogah (Pregnant Girl/ Secretary/ Priestess)
Toni Kwadzogah is delighted to be performing in the debut of Darcy Heller Sternberg’s Bubbleheads. Recent credits include Person 2 in Financial Slavery and Harriet Esterbrook in Inherit the Wind. She has an undergrad degree in English from Rutgers, with focuses in Comparative Lit and Film Study, and is also a writer. She would like to thank her family for their love and support, and the cast and crew.
Toni Kwadzogah is delighted to be performing in the debut of Darcy Heller Sternberg’s Bubbleheads. Recent credits include Person 2 in Financial Slavery and Harriet Esterbrook in Inherit the Wind. She has an undergrad degree in English from Rutgers, with focuses in Comparative Lit and Film Study, and is also a writer. She would like to thank her family for their love and support, and the cast and crew.
Frederick Philp Jr. (Son/UPS)
Frederick Philp II is an aspiring actor from Somerset, New Jersey. Some of his past roles include: Tybalt of "Romeo & Juliet", and Toby of "A Behanding In Spokane". Philp has also been awarded with First Place Best Actor (NJ Thespian Society) and Best Actor - Gold Medal (NAACP Act-So). On the stage, Philp uses his past experiences to convey the many emotions of his characters and looks to inspire audiences through this artform.
Frederick Philp II is an aspiring actor from Somerset, New Jersey. Some of his past roles include: Tybalt of "Romeo & Juliet", and Toby of "A Behanding In Spokane". Philp has also been awarded with First Place Best Actor (NJ Thespian Society) and Best Actor - Gold Medal (NAACP Act-So). On the stage, Philp uses his past experiences to convey the many emotions of his characters and looks to inspire audiences through this artform.
Nicholas De Sibio (Granddaddy/Servant)
Actor, singer, writer, director, producer. NYC stage roles: Prince, Sneezing Prince (Queens Theater in the Park), Robbie, Oscar (NY Performance Works), Raul, Extremities (Phil Bosakowski Theater), Leona, Working out with Leona (Courtyard Theater) and Marcus, Office Politics (June Havoc Theater). NYC directing credits: The Stronger (Studio Theater), Behind the Veil (Medicine Show), The Ties that Bind (Winner Sam. French Short Play Award), No, It’s Not My Period (Ensemble Studio Theatre) and Even Supermodels Get the Blues (WomenKind Festival). His solo work, Strange Fruit was performed in NYC at Ensemble Studio Theatre, Surf Reality and 78th St. Theatre Lab.
Actor, singer, writer, director, producer. NYC stage roles: Prince, Sneezing Prince (Queens Theater in the Park), Robbie, Oscar (NY Performance Works), Raul, Extremities (Phil Bosakowski Theater), Leona, Working out with Leona (Courtyard Theater) and Marcus, Office Politics (June Havoc Theater). NYC directing credits: The Stronger (Studio Theater), Behind the Veil (Medicine Show), The Ties that Bind (Winner Sam. French Short Play Award), No, It’s Not My Period (Ensemble Studio Theatre) and Even Supermodels Get the Blues (WomenKind Festival). His solo work, Strange Fruit was performed in NYC at Ensemble Studio Theatre, Surf Reality and 78th St. Theatre Lab.
Becca Shulbank-Smith (Child)
Becca Shulbank-Smith is thrilled to be joining the cast of Bubbleheads and making her Dream Up festival debut! She is also singing in the choir in “The Christians” at Playwrights Horizons, after making her NYC Debut in “The Events” at New York Theatre Workshop. Favorite roles include Next to Normal (Diana), Assassins (Sara Jane Moore), The Cradle Will Rock (Mrs. Mister), and The Adding Machine (Mrs. Zero). She is a Vassar College graduate with a double major in Drama and English, and she currently works as the Head Reservationist at Tavern on the Green. She hopes you enjoy this zany play!
Becca Shulbank-Smith is thrilled to be joining the cast of Bubbleheads and making her Dream Up festival debut! She is also singing in the choir in “The Christians” at Playwrights Horizons, after making her NYC Debut in “The Events” at New York Theatre Workshop. Favorite roles include Next to Normal (Diana), Assassins (Sara Jane Moore), The Cradle Will Rock (Mrs. Mister), and The Adding Machine (Mrs. Zero). She is a Vassar College graduate with a double major in Drama and English, and she currently works as the Head Reservationist at Tavern on the Green. She hopes you enjoy this zany play!
Emily Spadaford (Mommy/#4)
Emily Spadaford is so pumped to make her Dream Up Festival debut with Bubbleheads. She is a graduate of Muhlenberg College, with a BA in Theatre Performance and Media & Communications. National Tours: Aladdin & Other Enchanting Tales, and The Velveteen Rabbit (Enchantment Theatre Company). Film: A Christmas Carol, Super Debt (YouTube Stan Lee Collaboration). Other credits include: Spelling Bee (Olive), Merrily We Roll Along (KT), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Les Mis (Eponine) and Godspell. When she’s not on stage, Emily loves creating Beauty and Lifestyle Videos on YouTube, under the title “WanderBlush!” Huge thanks to the Bubbleheads family for this incredible experience. To her family, friends, and Gabe: “I love you, and thank you for your unending support. God Bless!” [www.youtube.com/espad89]
Emily Spadaford is so pumped to make her Dream Up Festival debut with Bubbleheads. She is a graduate of Muhlenberg College, with a BA in Theatre Performance and Media & Communications. National Tours: Aladdin & Other Enchanting Tales, and The Velveteen Rabbit (Enchantment Theatre Company). Film: A Christmas Carol, Super Debt (YouTube Stan Lee Collaboration). Other credits include: Spelling Bee (Olive), Merrily We Roll Along (KT), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Les Mis (Eponine) and Godspell. When she’s not on stage, Emily loves creating Beauty and Lifestyle Videos on YouTube, under the title “WanderBlush!” Huge thanks to the Bubbleheads family for this incredible experience. To her family, friends, and Gabe: “I love you, and thank you for your unending support. God Bless!” [www.youtube.com/espad89]
Heather Anne Chamberlain (Director)
Heather Anne Chamberlain is a New York City-based theatre artist. In her twenty+ years in theatre, she has directed/produced for the Los Angeles and New York stage, performed as a physical actor/clown/classical dancer on the Las Vegas Strip, done underground/guerrilla theatre in Detroit and studied with the masters of dance and theatre all over the U.S.
She is the founder of New York City Artists, an online community devoted to uniting and promoting NYC artists of all disciplines. She can be reached at [email protected].
Heather Anne Chamberlain is a New York City-based theatre artist. In her twenty+ years in theatre, she has directed/produced for the Los Angeles and New York stage, performed as a physical actor/clown/classical dancer on the Las Vegas Strip, done underground/guerrilla theatre in Detroit and studied with the masters of dance and theatre all over the U.S.
She is the founder of New York City Artists, an online community devoted to uniting and promoting NYC artists of all disciplines. She can be reached at [email protected].
Andy Fahy (Stage Manager)
Andy Fahy is from Rochester, NY. He studied Theatre at SUNY Potsdam '14. He also studied playwriting in England at York St. John University. In 2014, he performed at Åbo Svenska Teater in Turku, Finland while studying sociology and Swedish language at Åbo Akademi University. He currently lives in Brooklyn, NY and performs daily as The Silver Cowboy, Times Square's favorite living statue.
Andy Fahy is from Rochester, NY. He studied Theatre at SUNY Potsdam '14. He also studied playwriting in England at York St. John University. In 2014, he performed at Åbo Svenska Teater in Turku, Finland while studying sociology and Swedish language at Åbo Akademi University. He currently lives in Brooklyn, NY and performs daily as The Silver Cowboy, Times Square's favorite living statue.
Taylor Lane Ross (Company Manager)
Taylor Lane Ross is thrilled to be working on this incredible show. She just finished working her fourth year at The New York international Fringe Festival. This year on the world premiere of Hearts Afire and the premiere of Dead Lunch or Who Pray's for Bad Weather? as the Authorized Company Representative. She has also interned for The New York International Fringe Festival (General Management), The Nederlander Producing Company (marketing), Boneau-Bryan Brown (press), and IRT Theater (company management). Last year, she had the pleasure of performing in the sold out FringeNYC show Fatty Fatty No Friends! Regional and other credits include Urinetown (Little Sally), Bat Boy: The Musical (Ruthie Taylor/Ned), Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad), A Flea in Her Ear(Nanette/Perrier), Les Miserables (Eponine), and An American Tragedy by Charles Strouse (Mary/Hester). Nominated for several Broadwayworld.com awards including Person to Watch and Best Actress Under 25. She studied at Italy’s Accademia dell' Arte and graduated from Muhlenberg College with a degree in theater and music. www.taylorlaneross.com
Taylor Lane Ross is thrilled to be working on this incredible show. She just finished working her fourth year at The New York international Fringe Festival. This year on the world premiere of Hearts Afire and the premiere of Dead Lunch or Who Pray's for Bad Weather? as the Authorized Company Representative. She has also interned for The New York International Fringe Festival (General Management), The Nederlander Producing Company (marketing), Boneau-Bryan Brown (press), and IRT Theater (company management). Last year, she had the pleasure of performing in the sold out FringeNYC show Fatty Fatty No Friends! Regional and other credits include Urinetown (Little Sally), Bat Boy: The Musical (Ruthie Taylor/Ned), Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad), A Flea in Her Ear(Nanette/Perrier), Les Miserables (Eponine), and An American Tragedy by Charles Strouse (Mary/Hester). Nominated for several Broadwayworld.com awards including Person to Watch and Best Actress Under 25. She studied at Italy’s Accademia dell' Arte and graduated from Muhlenberg College with a degree in theater and music. www.taylorlaneross.com
Kayleigh Truman (Lighting Designer)
Kayleigh Truman is a Freelance Technician working in the Greater New York Area. Specializing in props, she is also a freelance lighting designer and carpenter by trade. Currently, she is a Crew Chief and Theater Manager at the Shea Center of Performing Arts at William Paterson University and is looking forward to starting her IATSE Local 1 Apprenticeship in early 2016.
Kayleigh Truman is a Freelance Technician working in the Greater New York Area. Specializing in props, she is also a freelance lighting designer and carpenter by trade. Currently, she is a Crew Chief and Theater Manager at the Shea Center of Performing Arts at William Paterson University and is looking forward to starting her IATSE Local 1 Apprenticeship in early 2016.