Madalyn is an actor, playwright, and musician from Northern California. She earned her BA in Theatre from Fordham University, and is in her third and final year of the CWRU/CPH MFA program. Recent credits include Lyubov Ranevskaya in The Cherry Orchard (CPH/CWRU), Sally Bowles in Cabaret (CWRU), Mechanic/Aunt in Middletown (CPH/CWRU, and Cathy in The Last Five Years (Soft Belly Theatre). In addition to being an actor, she has her own illustrative art brand called Maddle Baddle. Her new play, Lunchtime! premiered in Cleveland this past June. To learn more about Madalyn, you can check out her work at Madalynbaker.com, @madmaddybaker, and @maddlebaddle. Much love to her parents, who have given her many wonderful birthdays.

is a Louisiana native born in the city of New Orleans. As a former collegiate student-athlete, he made a bold shift to acting in 2018. His notable television credits include roles in Young Rock on NBC, Walker on CW, and a recurring guest star in SHOWTIME's American Rust. Born to the late Byron Johnson and Trudy Johnson, with a sister named Destiny, he remains deeply connected to his roots. Most recently, Byron played the exciting role of Neville in the CWRU/CPH production of Seasons Greetings . He continues his relentless pursuit to develop his craft and his desire to become one of the most impactful people in the world. Instagram: @bjohnsonofficial

is a proud CWRU/CPH MFA Acting student in third and final year of study. You may have recently seen him in the CPH production of Fiddler on the Roof (Motel Kamzoil) or in the CWRU/CPH production of Season's Greetings (Clive Morris). Other favorite credits include Floyd Collins (Floyd Collins), Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), and Godspell (John/Judas). Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, he received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Colorado Mesa University. Along with being a performer Brendan is an avid photographer, especially focusing on the local sights and architecture in the city. Brendan looks forward to another year exploring and living in Cleveland. Check out and follow Brendan's other works and interests: @bkylowry / bkylowry.com

is a proud member of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program. She was previously seen in Fiddler on the Roof in May as Bielke. Other credits include Rachel in Season’s Greetings and Varya in The Cherry Orchard (CWRU/CPH). She got her BA in Theatre at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, where she also worked at Southwest Shakespeare Company, Flagstaff Shakespeare Company, The Phoenix Theatre Company, and Childsplay as an actor and teaching artist. Love to her friends and family. @chefboyartina

is a member of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting program and has appeared as Yepikhodov in The Cherry Orchard, John Dodge in Middletown, and Bernard in Season's Greetings. At CPH, you may have seen him in the companies of Fiddler on the Roof (Mordcha) and Pride & Prejudice. For Payton, always.

is a third year in the CWRU/CPH acting program. You may have seen her in the CWRU/CPH productions of Middletown (Mary), The Cherry Orchard (Anya), or Season’s Greetings (Phyllis). Some of her favorite roles include Gwendolyn Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest (Santa Cruz Shakespeare), Miriam in Jaja’s African Hair Braiding (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati), and Camae in The Mountaintop (Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center). She was an ensemble member at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company before starting her MFA. While there, she performed in Trouble in Mind, The Living Dead, Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support, especially Nathan Sullivan, who is often the sole reason she is off-book for shows.

an actor, director, and educator originally from Denver, Colorado. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Evansville and is thrilled to be pursuing her master's with CWRU/Cleveland Play House. Some favorite roles she's played include Belinda in Season's Greetings, Dunyasha in The Cherry Orchard, the Librarian in Middletown, and Prospera in The Tempest. She is also the co-founder and co-artistic director of Soft Belly Theatre: a local Cleveland theatre company dedicated to producing accessible, courageous art with an open mind and a soft belly. You can find more information about her work at meredithgnelson.com.

is a third-year graduate student in the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program. Hailing from South Florida, he earned his BFA in Acting at The University of Michigan. His other theatre credits include, Gayev in The Cherry Orchard (CWRU/CPH), Harvey in Season's Greetings (CWRU/CPH), Cop in Middletown (CWRU/CPH), Don Armado in Love's Labour's Lost (Great River Shakespeare Festival), and Drunk Shakespeare (Off-Broadway). He would like to thank family, friends, and loved ones for all their constant support. IG: @adamaortega | adamalexisortega.com

is an actor, singer, and writer from British Columbia, Canada. She holds a BFA in Theatre and a double major in Journalism from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Her work spans stage to screen to page, with performances across Canada and New York City, appearances in festival-selected short films, and published writing with PLAYBILL®. Recent theatre credits include Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical (Kelowna Actors Studio), Maria in The Sound of Music (KCT Main Stage), Celia Peachum in Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera (Tisch Drama Stage), and Burleigh in Schiller’s Mary Stuart (LSTFI). Follow Julia’s storytelling journey: julialaurennechambers.com / @julialaurennechambers

is a Belgian American actor from St. Louis, Alex is thrilled at the opportunity to continue his training in such a stellar program. Prominent roles include Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice (Newhart Theatre) and Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie (Knight Theatre). Alex has been trained by Timothy Kane and others at Loyola University Chicago, where he is currently completing a degree in economics. He is trilingual in French and Spanish and is broadly educated in philosophy and the social sciences. He is also a playwright and recently staged a production of his own play: Azazel’s Gift.

is the youngest of four AND a native of Edenton, North Carolina. He is a graduate of Flagler College, where he showcased his talent in six mainstage productions over three years, playing roles such as Professor Bhaer in Little Women and Lloyd in Noises Off. Beyond the stage, Jonathan is also an avid guitarist and vocalist. Along with music and acting, he is an aspiring playwright. Jonathan is ecstatic to be joining such a talented cohort for the next three years.

is a born and raised product of Jackson, MS where he received his degree at Jackson State University. Theatre has been integral to his upbringing with a lot of his time spent at Newstage Theatre in Jackson, where he is an alumni of their Youth Programs and had the opportunity to return for the apprenticeship in which he was able to give back as a teacher and artist. This is synonymous with his desire to give back. He looks to build on this foundation and is extremely excited at the opportunity to do so here in Cleveland!

is a California-based actor originally from Tulare, CA. He began his training at College of the Sequoias before earning his BFA in Devised Performance/Physical Theatre from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). While at CSUF, Ryan performed in numerous productions and developed a passion for physically-driven storytelling and new play development. Recent credits include Cooper in Really Really (CSUF), Lenny in Marisol (CSUF), and Jason in Argonautika (COS). Ryan is thrilled to join the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program and continue growing as a collaborative artist.

grew up in San Diego, California. She completed her BA in Media Studies with a minor in Theatre and Performance at UC, Berkeley. Since 2020, she’s been based in Los Angeles working in immersive theater, film, and creative marketing. Her latest horror feature, The Mystic, is set to release later this year. When she’s not immersed in a new creative project, Jade’s likely hiking through the mountains, hanging upside down on aerial silks, getting competitive over a board game, or curled up with a book and her cats. She can’t wait to experience all Cleveland has to offer!

is so excited to return to her alma mater as a member of the CWRU/CPH MFA class of 2028. Growing up in Buffalo, NY (Go Bills), she departed NY in 2020 to earn her Marketing degree from CWRU. While attending CWRU, she had the opportunity to perform in department shows such as The Moors (Agatha) and Cabaret (Kost/Fritzie). Other favorite roles include #25 in The Wolves and Juliet/Benvolio in Romeo and Julliet - Abridged. She is ecstatic to begin training, and sends love and hugs to everybody who has supported her acting journey thus far.

is a graduate of the University of Evansville, where she earned her BFA in Theatre Performance. Originally from Brownsburg, Indiana, she has performed in a range of productions including Clyde's, RENT, and John Proctor is the Villain. She is a passionate artist and proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Brynna is committed to theatre that sparks conversation, builds community, and centers underrepresented voices. She brings a strong foundation in both performance and advocacy, using her artistry as a vehicle for connection and change.