Photo Flash: THIS IS ME Opens This Week at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts

This is Me opens their limited engagement run at the prestigious American academy of Dramatic Arts this Wednesday August 7th.

To celebrate the beginning of their tour, cast and creative team, formed by Yudelka Heyer, Karen Johal, Ayesha Hughes, Gabriela Lopez Hernandez, Katherine Lieblang, Darby Bixler, Sydney K. Holts, Maeve O'Haire and Barbara Bernardi, got together with photographer Victor Díaz, and took new promo photos.

With the beautiful skyline of Manhattan, the whole team got together at Long Island City and did an amazing photoshoot.

This is Me opens August 7th to the 10th at 7pm at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Tickets are free and available at the official instagram @this_is_me_theplay.

Darby Bixler (Stage Manager)
Barbara Bernardi (Writer/Producer/Natalia)
Gabriela Lopez Hernandez (Ana)
Katherine Lieblang (Autumn)
Maeve O'Haire (Brittney)
Ayesha Hughes (Camilla)
Karen Johal (Claire)
Yudelka Heyer, Karen Johal, Ayesha Hughes, Gabriela Lopez Hernandez, Katherine Lieblang, Darby Bixler, Maeve O'Haire and Barbara Bernardi.
Yudelka Heyer, Karen Johal, Ayesha Hughes, Gabriela Lopez Hernandez, Katherine Lieblang, Darby Bixler, Maeve O'Haire and Barbara Bernardi.
Sydney K. Holts (Eve)
Yudelka Heyer (Director/Producer)

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