Constellations at Chain Theatre

Margherita Ghisi (Actor) is a NYC- based Italian actor. Currently enrolled at the MFA Acting Program at the Actor Studio Drama School, she also graduated in communication, media and advertising. Credits: “The fallen Angel” (Katryn) - by Elois BeasleyActor Studio Drama School | 06/2024. “Angels in America” (Harper Pitt) - by Tony Kushner Actor Studio Drama School , New York | 06/2024. “Criminal Hearts” (Ata Windust) - by Jane Martin Actor Studio Drama School , New York | 06/2024.

Petron B. (he/him) is a Bahamian-born theatre artist. He is the recipient of the Dramatists Guild Foundation National Fellowship for Playwriting 2024-25 and the Mabel P. Robinson Emerging Artist Award at the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival. He has also received a Distinguished Achievement for the Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Award, runner-up for the David Shelton Playwriting Award, and the KCACTF/LORT ASPIRE John Cauble Award. Petron was recognized as the Live Arts: WATERWORKS x The Bridge Emerging Artist for his work. He is a proud member of the Conch Shell Productions Caribbean Artist Collective and received an MFA in Acting from the University of Southern Mississippi where he was inducted into the 2024 Graduate Student Hall of Fame. Petron also holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Theatre from the University of the Ozarks where he recently returned to direct the world premiere of his play, "Tingum in Da Bush Ean Get No Name." He has partnered with the Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault both as a performer and playwright on multiple occasions. In January, he premiered a TYA play that he co-wrote as a part of a grant commission from the Hattiesburg Arts Council. His work as a theatre artist explores international conversations on humanity. At present, his ever-evolving identity as an artist lies in a melting pot of Caribbean/West Indian culture both clashing and combining with American culture.

Emma Rose Brooks is thrilled to be a part of “Constellations”. Directing credits: The Care and Feeding of Small Animals (Associate Director), Seussical, All Together Now, Big Fish (NHTA Nominated for Best Production), Shrek, Fiddler On The Roof. Performing credits: Kate McGowan in Titanic The Musical, Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls and Antonia in Man of La Mancha at Milwaukee Rep, Vi Moore in Footloose, Petra in A Little Night Music, and Annelle in Steel Magnolias at New London Barn Playhouse. Rider University BFA Musical Theatre. AEA member. Instagram: @emma_rose_brooks

Leonard Santos is an NYC-based producer, educator, and administrator. He was last seen independently producing Mothman in New York (The Tank, July ‘24), Princess Hamlet (The Flea Theatre, Oct ‘24 - Nov ‘24), and “Leonard: The Musical!” (Broadway Comedy Club, Jan ‘23). Leonard acts as the Director of Finance for Amoeba Productions, a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to supporting emerging artists in New York. Outside of theatre, he currently works in NYU’s Department of Media, Culture, and Communication as the Media Lab Administrator and an Adjunct Professor in practice-based critical digital media and technology.

Leanna is so thrilled to be working on this production of Constellations. Leanna is a New Jersey-based lighting designer and director, stage manager, and theatre educator. Leanna is also the technical director for the Masquers of West Essex and just finished their recent production of Witches!? In Salem?!. Her most recent credits include light designing for Staten Island Shakespeare Theatre’s production of As You Like It and stage managing their production of The Tempest earlier this season.

Abby Anderson is proud to be making her NYC intimacy/fight director debut in this beautiful production! Previous intimacy direction credits include The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Southern Arena Theatre) and Is God Is (University of Southern Mississippi- KCACTF Region IV Nomination for Best Choreography). Regional acting credits include The Merchant of Venice (SD/ND Shakespeare Festivals), Vanities (Bristol Valley Theater), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (Sierra Repertory Theatre), The Tempest (ND Shakespeare Festival), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre) and Steel Magnolias (Forestburgh Playhouse). Abby is certified in multiple forms of stage combat and is also an experienced audiobook narrator. She holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Southern Mississippi and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Rider University.