STILL WAITING FOR LEFTY
A New Play by Luke Bond
“Waiting for Lefty” by Clifford Odets was produced in 1935 by The Group Theater and was heavily influenced by the 40-day cab drivers’ strike which occurred the previous year.
This is not that play.
Set in the uncomfortably recent past and the even more uncomfortably near future, “Still Waiting for Lefty” follows the lives of various warehouse workers for “New World Tech”, a predominant and monstrous Tech company with international influence, which grows and profits on the back of the working class. As workers of the world unite to battle for equitable wages and working conditions, they must overcome New World Tech’s sinister and underhanded tactics for resolving labor disputes, wherein workers’ integrity and solidarity will be tested.
cast
crew
Sound Board Operator - Monica Athenas
Fight Choreographer - Gabriel Rosario
Assistant Fight Choreographer - Tristan Mesmer
Dance Choreographer – Silvana Gonzalez
Original Music – Zac Wood
Program Cover Art – Kevin Wadee
Photography – Ketak Dhiman
*Equity Member appearing with permission of Actors’ Equity Association without benefit of an Equity contract in this Off-Off Broadway production.
Actors' Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 50,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence.
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IVAN GORIS (SID)
Ivan Goris is an American-Dominican Actor /Writer/Director/ Producer) born and raised in Manhattan’s Lower East Side with a strong connection to his Latino community. As an Actor, Ivan has graced the stages all over NYC. His stage credits include, THE FALL OF RAFAEL TRUJILLO, FIVE SESSIONS, MACHINAL, FIVE SANDWICHES. His film and television credits include HBO’s VINYL, Tim Blake Nelson’s ANESTHESIA, Spike Lee’s SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT and CBS MADAM SECRETARY. He made his film directorial debut short film with writer MICHAEL NARVAEZ’s POWER OF THE CATERPILLAR. He is honored to have TUYA SIEMPRE JULIETA be his first direction credit, with his mother-in-law Amneris Morales. Ivan loves the industry so much he decided to learn everything he could about it. Ivan is also a Co-founder of B.I.P (Barrio Independent productions), you can follow him on his only social media page on Instagram @Ivan_Goris537_
RON BRICE (LAMAR)
Ron Brice (Lamar) ‐ Over many years, Ron has worked in theater (The Public, Alliance, New Jersey Shakespeare), television (Law and Order, Homicide: Life on the Streets, New York Undercover, The Corner) and movies (Fly by Night, Fresh, The Saint of Fort Washington, Mulberry Street), he was most recently seen in Annalise Lockhart's "Inheritance", Tyrel Hunt's "The Sound of Southside", Christian Igbinovia's "A Good Thing: Treasures of Life" and Onur Tukel’s “Black Magic for White Boys” and "Poundcake".
GREG SEEL* (MR. HOPKINS)
BILL BLECHINGBERG* (HARRY)
Bill has been acting in multiple Theatres in New York and overseas, as a bilingual actor: NY Theater Companies include: Repertorio Español, founding member of Teatro Latea and Rasgos, Pregones, Teatro Circulo, SEA, The Duke Theater, New Perspectives Theater, La Gran Scena Opera, The Medicine Show and recently with Thalia Theater. Traveled to Paris with Teatro Circulo in the Entre-Actes of Cervantes, to Barcelona with La Gran Scena Opera and to Russia in Fourteen Little Red Huts for the Platonov Festival with Medicine Show. Awards: Nominated Best Actor Ace Award – Monserrat, Isabel Three Sailing Ships and a Con Artist; Best Actor ACE: La Lechuga. Skeletons, Zanahorias. Best Actor HOLA Award: Zanahorias, La Lechuga; Best Acrtor LATA Award for Life Lessons. Film Credits include: Bushwick, La Vida Inesperada, Ice Age, and The Undead. He has directed opera, musicals, and plays: Nominated Best Director: Hay Que Apagar el Fuego (LATEA). He recently played an American Diplomat in Carmen Rivera’s fascinating play: The Final Days of Trujillo with Teatro Circulo. Bill had the honor of directing and acting in one of Luke Bond’s previous plays. He is excited to be a part of this new evolution in his body of work, alongside an amazing cast.
EMILY SONG TYLER (TRACEY)
Emily Song Tyler is so excited to be a part of this new work! Select regional: World Premiere of Gold Mountain (covering Ali Ewoldt, Utah Shakespeare Festival), A Christmas Carol (North Shore Music Theatre), Water By The Spoonful (Cygnet Theatre), Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (PA Shakespeare Festival), Cinderella (Geva Theatre Center), A Chorus Line (Broadway Palm), Shout! The Mod Musical (Winnipesauke Playhouse). National Tour: Paw Patrol Live (US and China). Film/TV: Paw Patrol Live At Home (Paramount+), “That Damn Michael Che” (HBO). Huge thanks to her agent Brian, Luke, and much love to Mom, Dad, Jon, and Liz. Enjoy the show! @emilysongtyler
FEDERICO MALLET (JULIO)
Federico Mallet is a multi-hyphenate artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from Mexico City, he came to the U.S. to get his MFA in Acting at the New York Film Academy. He co-founded Quemoción, a production company that aims to amplify our understanding of the Latin American experience in the U.S. Federico is the Assistant Artistic Director at Village Playback Theater, an improv-based theatre company that amplifies stories of people from underserved communities in Metro NY. He is a member of Something From Abroad and Teatro SEA Previous work as an actor includes “Romeo and Juliet”, “Venus in Fur”, “Almost Maine”, “The Rocky Horror Show”, amongst others, some of which he directed and produced. “Best Featured Actor” at the 2019 NYIT Awards for his work in “Eight Tales of Pedro”. www.federicomallet.com @fedemallet
MARIA JOSE (SELENA)
Maria Jose is a New York-based actor and producer born in Barranquilla, Colombia. She’s had a great passion for theater and the arts from a young age. At the beginning of 2021, she moved to New York City from Colombia to attend New York Film Academy. She graduated with a BFA in Acting in April of 2023. She has participated in various short films and staged readings. She is currently co-producing “Pieces of People: A Two-Sided Eulogy” by Bradly Valenzuela which will be presented at The New York Theater Festival on July. She is so grateful for the opportunity to play Selena and thanks all her friends and family for their unwavering support.
ALEX MORRISON (DR. ANDERSON)
Alex got in his BFA in performance from Wayne State University in 2021. He moved to NYC two years ago and has since written for Stageagent.com, started The Bucket of Beef Show Podcast, and produced/written/ starred In a TV pilot (thanks to Luke Bond and Luke Hodgson)…but this is his first staged production in the city and he couldn’t be more excited! Past credits include Hand to God (Timmy), Sweat (Chris), Mary Poppins. (George Banks), and Bird (Fifteen-Original Cast). Enjoy the show and don’t be afraid to say hi after!
BRIAN WELTON COOK (MILLER)
I’ve been acting for 16 years now. I’m happy to be here to tell you this story. Thank you Luke for choosing me for this project, thank you to my cast members, and thank you to my spouse Laura Jones who is playing Katherine. Enjoy the show.
LAURA JONES (KATHERINE)
Laura L. Jones is very excited to be a part of this new work. She moved from Texas to NYC at the end of 2019 to be a part of the theater scene. She's glad she stuck around. Thank you, Luke, for trusting her with your baby. Some of her favorite roles include Golde (Fiddler on the Roof), Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice) and Florence (Chess).
HANNAH WILLIAMS (KAYLA)
Hannah Elizabeth Williams is a graduate of the American Musical Dramatics Academy musical theatre program. Her most recently credits include: Script Supervisor for the web series “Cady Did” and indie feature “Seneca”; Assistant Director for “Little Women” (Quest Players); performer: understudy for Stephanie and Michele Tanner in “Full House: The Musial” (National Lampoon Productions), Maiden in “All is Fair: Part One and Two (Quest Players). She is currently working on executive producing her first shot “The Bestie” which she will also be starring in. Due to premiere this summer.
LUKE HODGSON (MATT)
Luke Hodgson is an actor based in Brooklyn, but originally from a tree farm in Clarkston Michigan! Proud alumni of Wayne State University and the Atlantic Acting School. Past projects have included The Two Gentlemen of Verona at The American Theatre of Actors, Million Dollar Quartet with Stage West Productions, The Wizard of Oz with Vital Theatre Company, and most recently, Route 66 at Meadowbrook Theatre. Always grateful for the constant support of my friends and family!
TATIANA GREY (MONICA)
Tatiana Grey was an actress for 20 years. Then she threw her hands up in frustration and walked away. But when Luke mentioned he'd written a play she would've sloshed through a swamp to get to rehearsal. I guess she missed it. Well, at least she missed writing like Luke's. In her previous career she was a critically acclaimed actress of stage, screen, and the audio booth. She performed Off Broadway, in the NY Indie theatre space, as well as regionally and internationally. Her voice can be heard on commercials, radio, audiobooks, and countless narrative podcasts. You may have even seen her face on the big and little screen a couple of times. She was nominated for dozens of fancy awards but never won a single damned thing. Tatiana lives in a minuscule apartment in Brooklyn, New York which she hopes to move out of one day because they don’t allow pets. What a travesty. She hasn't updated her website since she left the industry, But you can check it out anyways: www.tatianagrey.com
TUT GREGORY (SEAN)
New York Theatre debut. Tut graduated Magna Cum Laude in English and Chinese from Wake Forest University, where he also performed in numerous stage and sketch comedy productions before moving to NYC and beginning training at the Wynn Handman Studio, among others. Additional theatre credits include Measure for Measure at Marin Shakespeare Company, and National Pastime at Mile Square Theatre. After a string of leading roles in NYC student and indie short films, Tut recently made his feature film debut, playing the lead role in Michael Thomas Caine and Joe Queenan’s independent comedy Top Hate (currently beginning post-production). Many thanks to Luke Bond, Teatro LATEA & the whole cast/crew/ production team, and beloved family & friends for all their continued support. www.tutgregory.com.
MARIA CHRISTINA PERRY (EVA)
Maria Christina Perry is thrilled to become part of the Teatro LATEA family! Thanks to Luke and fellow cast members for the zombie-rific experience. Catch Maria in the recently released comedy-horror indie feature, For Sale, available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. Select theatre credits include the original cast of Jim Henson's, Sid the Science Kid Live! directed by John Tartaglia, Parade (Monteen), The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee (Schwarzy), Modern Chalk Circle, Universal Language, Einstein's Wife, and the NBC Universal Upfronts. Maria's voice can be heard in commercials and animated projects including Dove and Betty Boop, and she can be found soaking up the summer sun (with SPF) on her back deck in Queens. Proud member of Actors' Equity Association and William Esper Studio Alumna. Hi mami! www.MariaChristinaPerry.com @mariachristinaperry
GRANT WILLIAMS (CHRIS)
Grant Williams’ New York Theatre credits include Measure for Measure(Angelo, Nubox Theatre), Fyre Fest Was So Fun(Chain Theatre), and ParaNormals (Theatre Row). Since graduating from the BA Acting and Directing program at Pace University, Grant has focussed his efforts on film and TV securing roles in the upcoming independent feature Twenty Seven, the short films Pendulum, and Skin Can Breath available to stream on MAX. He would like to thank his friends and family for their support and is very excited to be back on stage with the talented cast and crew of Still Waiting for Lefty.
RONALD BARSHOP (CLAYTON)
Ron is thrilled to be living his lifelong dream appearing in his first legitimate production. A graduate of the College of Fine Arts (BFA) at Boston University, he has found the right opportunity to pursue his theatrical passion and career. Also serving as a producer for SWFL, he has found inspiration from his muse, Luke. Barrells of love to his family; children, grandchildren, and friends for their support and encouragement to live your life. Every performance is dedicated to his love, Leslie.
PRESTON TYREESE JOHNSON (CASEY)
Preston Tyreese Johnson (he/him) is an AMDA NYC trained performing actor, writer, and poet. Performing representative roles in school such as Everyman in Everyman, Holiday in Holiday Heart, and Mercutio in an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, his versatile training allows him to cover all forms of entertainment mediums. Outside of school he has performed in KING OF KINGS (Lead Wise Man/Ensemble) and more recently lent his southern charm to the role of Amora for the short film “In This Moment”. Currently Preston produces and appears on his own podcast, “Crazy, Peachy, Cool” and at poetry slams around the city!
LEN NASH (LIONEL)
Actor, filmmaker, and writer. Originally from Nashville, TN. Assistant director for award winning short film “The Feeling Part.” Currently serving as co-producer of a super-secretive documentary with Andromeda Productions (TBA soon!) Co-founder of Three Scoundrels Comedy, where he writes, produces, directs, and acts alongside his two best friends in their current passion project: a web series called “Clowns,” (which can be found on YouTube.) Enjoys D&D, live comedy improv, and volunteering for the camera department at his church.
WEBSITE: Lennash.com
Majo Bermudez (Mariam)
Majo Bermudez is a NYC based performer/ songwriter originally from Mexico. Graduate from AMDA New York, her most recent theatre credits include Mr.Puppy (Alejandra), A Haunting Melody (Emily), Stay (Ada), and Flight 22 (Kaili).Experienced in commercial acting, she has produced two One Woman shows, has performed in cabarets like The Soirée and has a single Baúl available in all streaming platform. She’s thrilled and blessed to join the cast of Still Waiting for Lefty!! Follow her journey @majobermudez
Alan gonzalez (xavier)
Alan is a proud genderfaer, Mexican puppeteer, and "strong mover” from El Paso, TX. Favorite roles include: Pablo (Sister Act - Arizona Broadway Theatre), Luther Billis (South Pacific - Interlakes Theatre), The Wolf and Cinderella’s Prince, And Rapunzel’s Prince, AND Cinderella’s Stepmother #swinglife! (Into The Woods), Mr. Wormwood (Matilda - Gallery Players), and Black Stache (Peter and the Starcatcher).
Theatre is collaborative and was never created in a vacuum. At its best, it reflects the society in which it is created. Alan believes in collaborating through a queer, feminist, anti-ableist, body-positive, and actively anti-racist lens. If we are not actively dismantling oppressive systems, we are in fact the oppressors. Love is love is love. For Chino, the Misses, Docford, podsquad, and chosen fam!
^_^ <3 -_- @aeonalan07
kamailyah floyd (woman)
Kamailyah Floyd is a New York City based actor/ artist who is a recent recent graduates from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting's Professional Conservatory with her most recent theatre performance being A Doll's House, Part 2 (Emmy). She is also the owner of Indigo Inferno, a production company that specializes in producing all forms of art and providing a positive and productive space for serious artists. Working with children is another passion of hers and hopes to be able to help children by using the power of the arts. She is delighted to be apart of the cast of Still Waiting for Lefty and looks forward to her artistic journey here in NYC!
Gabriel Rosario (fight choreographer)
Gabriel Rosario is a graduate from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and is currently a Faculty Member in its Stage Combat Department. He is an Advanced Actor Combatant, Stunt Performer, Fight Director and Intimacy Director who has participated in plays such as Sweat at the Fulton Theatre; Foggy Dew; the National Tour of The Adventures of Don Quijote; Follies; The Relationship Type, as well as being Fight Captain and Assistant Fight Director for the World Premiere of Treasure Island at the Fulton Theatre and at Maine State Music Theatre. Film/TV credits include Dead@17: Rebirth; Tower of Silence, Big Dogs, Mangú Aquí, etc. Fight Director credits include the stunt shows The Great Diamond Heist and Legacy of Sleepy Hollow at Strasburg Railroad; Sweat at the Fulton Theatre; Romeo and Juliet; Faust on 147th Street; and Valor, Agravio y Mujer (HOLA Award Best Fight Choreography), and La Paz Perpetua at Repertorio Español Rut, 12 Floors, and the short film Les Chienes. Intimacy Direction: The End of the Party Line; Roommates; Old Stock; Apologies Left Unsaid. Rosario is also an instructor for the stage combat academy Arte Violenta and a guest artist for G+T Artists.
@gabrielrosarioprfights
Gabrielrosariopr.com
tristan mesmer (assistant fight choreographer)
Tristan Mesmer is a NY based actor, fighter, singer, and cinematographer. He graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2023 and has been in a wide range of films and theatre productions. Most notably, he starred in the inaugural production of The Place Where We Meet at The Players Theatre and the short film Coming Undone (2023). He is thrilled to assist with the first production of Still Waiting for Lefty! Tristan is the Co-Owner of Pan Dolly Tilt Productions, a film production company started by Terrell Stratton. He urges you to consider PDT for all your indie film needs! Enjoy the show! ig: @tristan.mesmer
SILVANA GONZALEZ (DANCE CHOREOGRAPHER)
Silvana is a Mexican actress, dancer and choreographer who graduated from NYU Tisch with a Founders Day Award and BFA in Theater. Her theater credits include Olena in Mariupol: Diary of War, Liuba in Radio 477!, Ondine in A Thousand Suns at La MAMA, Hera in FauxBia! The Musical at Carnegie Hall, Milenia at The Lucille Lortel, Hermia in A Midsummer Night´s Dream, Cynthia in WarLovers at Theater Row, and Louise Overbee in Love/Sick. Her film credits include Alejandra in Perfidia, Dr. Esperanza Haddid in Call The Sandman, Maria in Disconnect by Ryo Jaegger. Silvana is a company member of Something From Abroad, Yara Arts Group and Magis Theater.
BRI THOMAS (VIDEO ADVERTISMENT)
Bri is thrilled to play a small part in “Still Waiting for Lefty” and appreciates the opportunity to create in a unique way. Favorite credits include Miranda in “the Tempest” & the Baker’s Wife in “Into the Woods”, at Davis Shakespeare Festival, and Snookie in “110 in the Shade” at Texas Shakespeare Festival. She looks forward to continued creation in theatre/film as she goes on in her performance career
LUKE BOND (WRITER/DIRECTOR)
Luke Bond does all of the things. He is primarily a Writer and Director, as well as the owner of “Logophile Productions”. His most recent feature film, “Fire With Fire” was distributed by Deskpop Entertainment in 2023, and is available to stream on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Tubi, Xumo, Vudu, and The Roku Channel. It won many awards throughout the film festival circuit, including multiple “Best Picture Awards” and multiple “Best Lead Actress” awards. Luke is also the director and editor for "Mangú Aquí", which is available to stream on Amazon Prime. "Mangú Aquí" also won multiple awards throughout the film festival circuit, including “Best Indie Feature” “Best Actor”, “Best Comedy Feature”, and more. Luke’s 2019 feature film “Broke” is available to stream on Amazon Prime, and also won many awards throughout the film festival circuit, including multiple “Best Feature Film” and “Best Lead Actress” awards. Luke is also the writer, producer, director, and editor for the 2020 stop-motion animation web series “Paul Makes Everything Worse”, which was nominated for “Outstanding Animation” at the New Jersey Webfest, and was a finalist at the L.A. Animation Festival. Luke also has a long career directing and writing for the theater. His play “Initiation” was produced Off-Broadway at the Clurman Theater as part of Writopia Lab’s 2013 Season. Some other directing and playwrighting credits include “The Rare Upper Hand”, “The Relationship Type”, “Post Coitus”, (The Davenport Theater), “Folly”, “Scum” (The Hudson Guild Theater), “Outside the Door”, “Burying Davey”, “Iago Meets Hamlet” (Pearl Studios), “Bitch” (Central Arts Theater), “Fuck Alex” (The Greenpoint Gallery) and “Foggy Dew” at the Robert Moss Theater as part of the New York Theater Festival. He was also nominated for “Best Director” for “Asking a Human” as part of the New York Theater Festival in 2017.