Yao Bian
"Usher" Yao Bian, graduate Theatre major from Sichuan, China. Yao was a theater undergraduate
of Binghamton University who had intended to be buried in books and papers (since
everything (almost) became electronic, Yao was very unhappy!!!). Yao auditioned because
last semester was so stressful and Yao felt it would be a charming experience to trip
through an audition. Yao had no acting experience, that's why it has been such a huge
surprise.
Junrong Pan
"Death" Junrong Pan, junior Theatre major from Hefei, Anhui, China. Junrong was involved
in BingU theatre department Pippin last semester. He played player and ensmble in this production and it is his first
time being cast in BingU theatre department. Outside of the department in this university,
Junrong has been in one cast in BNL which produced by Hinman Production Company. Everybody is a play about people's "Death". This topic stimulated his interets in exploring
and figuring out the world when a peron is dying or after death in the play. Junrong
is glad that this time he could be a referee and executor during everybody's journey
in the play -----"Death"
Kyra A. Grays
"Somebody/Kinship/Senses" Kyra A . Grays, Dual Theatre and Graphic Design Major Class
of 2022 from New Rochelle, NY. As a young girl, Kyra was heavily into the performing
arts and did a lot of jazz, ballet, and hip pop dance classes. After doing a few small
productions in middle school, she fell in love with acting and continued to dabble
in both the visual and performing arts. By high school, Kyra found out about voice
acting and decided that's where her passion lies. She also took voice acting and voice
over classes to help build up her experience and knowledge. After her first semester
of college she decided to go full throttle and switch majors while auditioning for
the plays Everybody by Branden Jacob-Jenkins and Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by Anna Deavere Smith. Kyra's other hobbies include sketching, designing, horseback
riding, gaming, and going to conventions annually. Kyra loves her theater family and
is having a blast following her dreams.
"Somebody/Cousin/Beauty" Samuel Santos, Junior Integrative Neuroscinece major and
Theatre minor from Germantown, TN. Samueal has done multiple productions with the
Hinman Production Company, in various positions, and am currently a theatre minor.
In his free time, he likes to game and watch trashy TV.
"Somebody/Stuff/Strength", Saoirse Cohen, Sophomore from Port Jefferson, NY - Saoirse
has been in Theatre her entire life. She has participated in broadway intensives and
was involved in FROZEN the musical. For Saoirse, remote/digital theatre is certainly
a new experience and allows her to dive into a totally new kind of theatre that everyone
is discovering at the same time!
Patrick Saint Ange
"Somebody/Everybody", Patrick Saint Ange. Sophomore Dual Sociology and English Major
from Ossining, NY - This is Saint's third mainstage show with the department. Last
year he played 'Ernie Lally' in the fall musical A Man of No Importance and 'Daddy Brubeck' in the spring musical Sweet Charity He loves making music and volunteering and hopes you enjoy his performance.
Ruby McEwen
"Somebody/Friendship/Mind", Ruby McEwen, Junior Theatre major from Cold Spring, NY.
Ruby has been involved in theatre since middle school, with recent productions including
Macbeth by William Shakespeare as the 'Third Witch' and 'Nurse'; Rumors by Neil Simon as 'Chris Gorman', and The Vagina Monologues ("The Flood," "They Beat the Girl Out of my Boy") by Eve Ensler. Ruby also loves
to sing and has participated in Haldane High School's Blue Notes A Capella Group and
Binghamton University's Glee Club. She would like to thank everyone who helped the
show come together, especially the director and assistant director, cast, and dedicated
stage management team. Enjoy the show!
Julianne Darden
"Love", Julianne Darden Sophomore Theatre and Sociology major from Bronx, NY - This
is Julianne's first Mainstage show at Binghamton, she has been involved with theater
all throughout high school and continue to study it here in college. Theater is something
she's extremely passionate about and is excited to be a part of this production.
Andrew Ajaka
"Understanding", Assistant Director, Understudy Andrew Ajaka, Junior Theatre major
from New Rochelle, NY - Andrew is a junior theatre Major who has been in several main-stage
shows since his freshman year. He played 'Baldy' in A Man of No Importance, 'Harry the Horse' in Guys and Dolls and 'Manfred/Oscar' Understudy in Sweet Charity before the pandemic. He has recently started his directing track and will be directing
later this semester.
Allison Kujawa
"Evil" and Understudy - Allison Kujawa, Junior Theatre and Psychology Major from North
Towanda, NY. Previously Allison has been in Macbeth (Banquo/Ross) and The Wolves (#46) at Binghamton University. As for being a part of a digital production, Allison
finds that remote theatre can be rewarding because it brings people from all over
the world together working towards a common goal.
Kae Duval
"Time" - Kae Duval, Sophomore Theatre and Psychology Major. Kae is a transfer student
doing her first of two shows here at Binghamton university! Though Kae has a extensive
background in theatre doing her first digital production has been an exciting and
new journey. Though not ideal she founds the ability to still perform uplifting and
full of rewarding learning experiences.
Jessica Mei
Dancer - Jessica Mei, Sophomore Human Development major from Brooklyn, NY. Jessica
has never done theatre, but has always loved dancing. She was previously on a dance
team in high school and now on a urban hip hop dance team at Binghamton. Along with
that, she took ballet and modern dance here at Binghamton. Neva Kenny was the instructor
for modern dance and she recommended that Jessica audition for this production.She
thought it was a great opportunity, so she auditioned.
