Casting Announced for New FEATHERS: A PLAYWRIGHT READING SERIES

The RAVEN RESORT proudly announces the official casting for NEW FEATHERS, a playwright reading series, showcased within their newly refurbished theater, The Oak Room. Devoted to showcasing new and developmental theatrical work, this series will feature the professional and award-winning playwrights of Princeton's Witherspoon Circle.

The New Feathers Series will offer a unique, industry-inside view to the creative process with a ground-floor, indie-entertaining format on the first Sunday of every month, commencing Sunday, August 6 from 6pm until 7:45pm. Seats are limited, ensuring an intimate setting and a complimentary wine-tasting from the Raven's international collection is included at the premiere evening on August 6th, starting at 5pm, August 6th.

Tickets are $15.00 each and on sale NOW at EVENTBRITE.COM - New Feathers

Philadelphia's Barrymore Award-winner and two-time nominee, Jared Michael Delaney (Hand of Gaul, Noli Timere), Kamili Feelings (A Christmas Carol, One More River to Cross), Maria Konstantinidis (How to Use a Knife, South Pacific), JaQuinley Kerr, Jeffrey Lanigan, Maranatha Leigh, Andrea Selitto, and Yannick Trapman-O'Brien.

Jared Michael Delaney is the co-founder and Associate Artistic Director of Revolution Shakespeare (www.revolutionshakespeare.org), based in Philadelphia, Pa. As an actor, he has been seen off-Broadway at 59E59 and regionally at the Folger Theatre, Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, River Valley Rep, Sierra Rep. Theatre, Arden Theatre Co., Theatre at Monmouth, Walnut St Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Bristol Riverside Theatre, New Jersey Repertory Company, the Eagle Theater and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, among others.

As a playwright, he has had three short plays produced as part of the Philadelphia FringeArts Festival. His first full-length play, The Hand of Gaul was produced in 2013 at Inis Nua Theatre (Philadelphia) and his play Noli Timere (Don't Be Afraid) had its world premiere at Theatre Conspiracy (Fort Meyers, Fla) in May 2017. Another play, Paint It Black, You Devil was accepted into The Greenhouse, a development workshop with Strange Sun Theatre in NYC. A third piece, Child of Lions, was accepted to the HRC Showcase Theatre's Reading Series in Hudson, NY. In addition he has previously worked as a journalist, working for several different newspapers and magazines. He is currently pursuing an MFA in Playwriting from the Queens University of Charlotte. MA in Theatre from Villanova University. Member, AEA.

KAMILI FEELINGS is a graduate of the pedagogical program at LISPA (London International School of Performing Arts). He is an alumnus of the famEd Brown University playwriting program where he studied with such theater luminaries as Paula Vogel, Nilo Cruz, and Aishah Rahman. Since that time he has acted in theaters in Philadelphia and Rhode Island, and produced original work for radio.

Maria Konstantinidis is a Philly-based actor, singer and dancer, Maria has performed in classics and new works at Walnut Street, Pig Iron, Arden, InterAct, Lantern, Passage, Act II, Bristol Riverside, Prince Music, Shakespeare in Clark Park, among others. This year, Maria appeared on Netflix's hit series House of Cards, and starred alongside Sesame Street and B'way favorites in a new musical web-series. She recently sang in concerts at The Trocadero, FringeArts, Union Transfer, and Fabric Workshop Museum, including REQUIEM by OBIE award-winning composer Cynthia Hopkins, and SWAMP IS ON with American rock band Dr. Dog. Thanks Jim & David! www.mariakonstant.com

JAQUINLEY KERR is happy to be a part of the brand new New Feathers Playwright Reading Series. A stage and screen actress, she currently tours nationally as the narrator and singer with the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass' Brothers on the Battlefield: The Power of Love concert. Stage credits include Soprano Choir Member in The Wilma's production of The Christians, Scott (lead, stage combatant) in the world premiere of Empress of the Moon, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Abigail in The Crucible, as well as staged readings at Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope Arts Center, and McCarter Theater. Films/TV include: Ryan, The Bucks County Massacre, Silver Linings Playbook, The Lovely Bones, and Forensic Files. More information is available at www.jaquinleykerr.com.

JEFFREY LANIGAN hails from Philadelphia PA. Jeff has performed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York. Jeff has been nominated for a Broadway World Award two consecutive years in a row for his performances as Franz Liebkin in The Producers and Jinx in Forever Plaid both with New Candlelight Theatre. Jeff received critical acclaim for his performance as Inspector Lestrade in The Crucifer of Blood with Hedgerow Theatre. Other credits include: Howie/Sam in Our Town with Commonwealth Classic Theatre, Ensemble in Miss Saigon at New Candlelight Theatre, Silvio in The Servant of Two Masters with G.J. Ruggiero Productions and Featured Ensemble in the world premiere of Boxing With Gaia with river Union Stage. Jeff is also a resident ensemble member of River Union Stage in Frenchtown NJ. Jeff is also the Theatre Arts teacher at Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia PA. Jeff would like to thank Witherspoon Circle for the opportunity to create these brand new characters. And thank you to our audience, without you none of this would be possible.

MARANATHA LEIGH is a recent MFA Acting graduate. While earning her degree, she specialized in Shakespeare, physical theatre and stage combat. Stage credits include Lucy (Dracula), Rosa Bud (Edwin Drood), Angel (Faustus), Jamie (Brownie Points), and Helen Keller (The Miracle Worker). She is thrilled to be joining the New Feathers Reading Series in this exciting opportunity to give life to new works! Special thanks to her family, especially mom and dad, and her dear friends back at Regent University: Jeff and Jill Brangan and Cohort C.

ANDREA SELITTO is a graduate of Temple University, where she earned her BA in Theater. In addition to her work as a theater administrator and dramaturg, she has been involved in a variety of independent film and web series projects based in the Philadelphia area. Andrea has also previously appeared on stage in Bye Bye Liver: The Philadelphia Drinking Play, and is currently a member of the Murder Mystery Company's Philadelphia Troupe.

YANNICK TRAPMAN-O'BRIEN is a performer and theater-maker with a rather long name. He received his BA in Theater from NYU Abu Dhabi, training at The Experimental Theater Wing in New York, RADA in London, and The International Theater Workshop in Amsterdam. His experience ranges from classical work to performance actions, interactive and immersive theater, and creative research. Select past credits include training and work with Theater Mitu, Witness Relocation, the Interactive Playlab, and collaborations with Public Movement (2016) and Amalia Pica (2017) at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. He is also a performer and member of the creative team with Cirque du Nuit, blending interactive theater and circus in unexpected places.

About The Raven Resort

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About The Witherspoon Circle

The Witherspoon Circle was founded by David Lee White and Ian August in the summer of 2016 and is based in Princeton, NJ. comprised of awardwinning New Jersey and Pennsylvania playwrights who have been produced internationally as well as throughout the region. The Witherspoon Circlestrives to create an independent environment for these playwrights to meet, hone their craft through peer critique, and expand their audiences throughcommunity partnerships, productions, and publication. The current membership of The Witherspoon Circle includes: David Lee White, Ian August, James Christy Jr., Robert Sandberg, Michele Aldin Kushner, Pandora Scooter, Barry M. Putt Jr., Lisa Huberman, Greg Nanni, Ken Kaissar, and JohnAugustine. facebook.com/witherspooncircle/

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