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THE POET ANDREW is a poet, artist, and actor from College Station, TX. He began competing in spoken word competitions at the age of 13 using poetry as a creative outlet to bring positive artistic viewpoints to youths of color. Andrew graduated from Sam Houston State University with a B.F.A. in musical theatre. Since graduation Andrew has been working regionally throughout Texas in theatre, modeling, and film. He is currently in the process of releasing his first album 'Higher-The Poet's Album', for more info visit The Poet @ThePoetAndrew andrewccarson.com
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JORDI COATS is a New York based producer and director. Most recently, she acted as the technical director for The Performing Arts Project. Other credits include: Producer of "EverScape" FringeNYC 2015, Associate Producer of the award-winning "Mother Jones and the Children's Crusade" NYMF 2014, Asst. Directed and Associate Produced "Volleygirls" at NYMF in 2013 (Best of Fest), IAMA Theatre Co's "Shiner" (asst. director) and has been collaborating on many film projects in the city. Previously she has worked with Binder Casting, Tara Rubin Casting, and Telsey + Company casting. She is a graduate of the Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While in NC, she founded The Talent Company, a theatre company for middle and high school students in the Uwharrie region that is currently in its 10th season.
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AUGUSTO CORVALAN is a designer and editor. He's worked as a farmer in France, a night guard in Scotland and a hair model in Japan. He is the founding editor of Dead Alive Magazine, a collaborative showcase for experimental art and literature. He's currently dreaming of teaching Twitter bots how to write about their angst.
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CAROLINE FERMIN is a graduate of the Juilliard School and has performed for a variety of ballet and modern companies including James Sewell Ballet, Chamber Dance Project, Sidra Bell, and Jeanette Stoner. She is a founding member of Gallim Dance where she was a company member for six years. Caroline is primarily a collaborative artist, having choreographed with clowns, actors, sculptors, and directors of fashion houses. She works extensively with community engagement programs to share her expertise in dance education and youth leadership. This year will see Caroline teaching at Barnard College and choreographing for Stockton University’s dance program.
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ASHLEY GUNSTEENS is a Brooklyn-based designer and theater director with a penchant for movement and ensemble-based work. She focuses on culturally relevant new works with an appeal to magical realism within minimalist spaces, and feels strongly about creating pieces that are accessible to all audiences, specifically traditional ‘non-theater-goers.’ Recent dir. credits: A Charlie Brown Christmas (Secret Theatre), Pussyfest (Caps Lock Theater/Red Caravan Reading Series), EverScape (NY Fringe/World Premiere), Romantic Fools (AlphaNYC), What Every Girl Should Know (NY Fringe), How I Learned to Drive (Lab! Theater). Ashley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and by day works as a calligrapher, designer and event coordinator. ashleygunsteens.com
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JESSIE MALONE (singer/songwriter) New York based Jessie Malone seems to have tapped into the heart of the city with her vibrant, soulful sound. Along with co-writer and producer Mat Leland, She recently released the hauntingly beautiful debut EP, MALONE, which tells a story of heartache, strength and love. With over 40 demos in the works, Malone is hitting the ground running.
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AUN O'BRIEN is a growth-seeker new to NYC by way of Seattle. They are intensely curious about what’s beneath the surface in most everything. They have been writing habitually since adolescence and incorporate their identities into pretty much all their work - some of those identities include: trans non-binary, queer, Pisces, witch, activist, survivor.
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LEVI PENLEY is an actor/comedian from Social Circle GA, the hometown of acclaimed film and television actor Kyle Chandler who starred in NBC’s hit drama “Friday Night Lights” as the tough-love giving, heart of gold having, Head coach of the Permian Panthers. His success goes far beyond television though, as of 2017 Chandler has starred in four films nominated for best picture. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Kathryn Chandler, their two daughters, and their two terriers Buckley and Otis. For more info on Levi check out TheCheepShow.com
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CONNIE WOOKEY is a British actor based in New York City. She is currently developing a one woman show with Fundamental Theatre Company about visas, waitressing, and auditions called "Connie Wookey: Denied Under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act". She is grateful to perform with Salon BKLYN and dust off her $40 craigslist keyboard for a spin. She was also invited to sing at Carnegie Hall in December, 2017. Santa Claus was there. (Training: American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Lawrence Langner Award for Voice & Speech; Actor's Studio, New York; Hull University; Rose Bruford, London) www.constancewookey.com
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KATE YEAGER is ready to carry on the legacy of the female singer-songwriter into the future. She fashions blues-tinged ear-worm pop with a signature combination of tongue-in-cheek lyrics, rhythmic guitar, and addictive melodies. Kate’s vocal ability ranges from teeth-gritting power to gentle softness, enabling her to unite audiences with stories that feel at once universal and intimately personal. Kate grew up on a tree farm in a smallish town but moved to New York City to study at NYU. Since starting her studies at Tisch, Kate has performed at Lincoln Center, gave a TedX talk about music and community, and is an international and domestic Sofar Sounds artist. Kate is gearing up to release new music in 2018. You can follow Kate on all social platforms at @KateYeagerMusic.
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