New Love at bkONE: The Tom Kane Theatre

Isaiah Rothstein is delighted you’re here and hoping you’re in a good mood since you hold the fate of these characters in the palm of your hands. He holds a degree in Film/Television Performance from NYCDA. Recent credits include: Film: What Brings Us Together, Quit Deacon Me Around, Get The Picture. Stage: As You Like It, SubUrbia, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo & Juliet. Voice: Marvel MOVE, Dead Space: Deep Cover, Mayfair Watcher’s Society. Special thanks to bkONE for its incredible community. www.isaiahrothstein.com

Brianna Espinal is an actor and self-taught illustrator from Brooklyn. In previous years, she has performed on off-off broadway stages as well as artist residencies such as Barn Arts Collective, Cloud City, and Drop Forge & Tool. Brianna is a bartender and finds community and joy in meeting people from all walks of life. Whether it’s participating in open mics, 24 hour play festivals, or hosting art shows with friends, she has found creative opportunities in the local scene . Brianna is taking the stage as Suze and is grateful to her friends at BK One for bringing her into the company and trusting her with this role.

brooklynONE productions (bkONE) now in its 20th year, was founded in 2006 by Tom Kane and Anthony Marino as a haven for emerging artists. Based in the heart of Brooklyn, the company develops bold, innovative, and experimental performances — from original works to reimagined classics — spanning theatre, film, music, mixed media, and more. From 2006 to 2014, bkONE called the historic Church of the Generals in Bay Ridge home. When the church closed in 2014, the company entered a nomadic chapter — producing one-off events and performances throughout New York City from 2015 to 2022. That journey eventually led to a creative partnership with Industry City, where bkONE began performing regularly and ultimately established its permanent home: The Tom Kane Theatre, an intimate black box-style performance space at the center of a thriving arts community. bkONE maintains strong ties to its Brooklyn roots and remains committed to fostering collaboration, supporting artists of all ages and experience levels, and expanding access to transformative performance experiences throughout NYC and beyond.

Christy is a Brooklyn-based director, actor, comedian, and musician. She is honored to direct the North American premiere of Adam Szymkowicz's New Love at BrooklynOne. With a history of immersing audiences in unique environments, Christy recently helmed the site-specific Mari Lwyd bar crawl. When not in the theater, you can find Christy performing comedy, diving into complex tarot spreads, caring for the local feral cats, and spending time with her husband, Scott.

Adam Szymkowicz's plays have been produced across the U.S. and internationally in over 20 countries. His work has been developed or presented at theaters such as Portland Center Stage, MCC Theater, Playwrights Horizons, Ars Nova, South Coast Rep, and The New Group. His published plays include *Pretty Theft, Hearts Like Fists, Incendiary, Kodachrome, Clown Bar*, and *Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood*, among others. His work is published by Dramatists Play Service, Concord Theatricals, Broadway Play Publishing, and more. He is also the author of *Small Explosions* (2023) and *Letters to a Young Playwright* (2024). Szymkowicz has held residencies at The Chance Theater, William Inge Center, and The Orchard Project, receiving commissions from South Coast Rep, Rising Phoenix Rep, and others. He earned a Playwright’s Diploma from Juilliard and an MFA from Columbia University. A two-time Lecomte du Nouy Prize winner and member of the Dramatists Guild and WGA, he has interviewed over 1,100 playwrights on his blog.

Alyssa Krompier (Assistant Director) is a Brooklyn-based director and Equity actor who has worked on various Off-Broadway productions, play festivals, and on-screen projects around NYC for more than a decade. Outside of the theater, she is passionate about fitness and is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Alyssa is delighted to be making her debut with BK One and extends her gratitude to Christy, the cast, and the crew for welcoming her into her first production with such an awesome company.

David Aab (Lighting Designer, he/him) is a lighting designer from Warwick, NY based in Manhattan. His past lighting designer credits include: “The Ladder,” The House of Lattisville,” “The Giggling Granny,” and “Follies.” He would like to thank his family, friends, and mostly his girlfriend Charli and hopes you enjoy the show! If you want to see more of his work you can visit his website: davidaab.com

is so honored to be a part of this production Her recent credits include: Jellylorum on the North American Tour (Broadway Revival production) of CATS, Kate Monster in Avenue Q (MTKC), Jen in Sunday on the Rocks (Ted Wold Theater Co in NYC), Shelly in Hairspray (Starlight Theater), Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel (MTH). She made her directorial debut at the Chain Theater One Act Festival with Haley Rice's The Tinner's Rabbit and has directed two cabarets for Theater 4 the People. Kayli is also the founder of (and teacher at) Actors Homeroom, a Meisner-based acting studio in NYC. Big thanks to Christy. Love to Jesse and Pip! 🩷

Carol is so excited for the North American Premiere of the New Love Play by Adam Szymkowicz, directed by Christy Hall. She is stepping in as the Board Op. She has most recently been in a Cabaret, directed by Kayli Jamison at IRT Theatre. She is not always behind the scenes. Her most recent play she was in was Tinners Rabbit by Haley Rice, directed by Kayli Jamison at Chain Theatre Winter Festival. She recently was on Survival of the Thickest on Netflix Season 3. Carol also helps her community by being part of a non-profit called Theatre 4the People, where she along with several others strive to bring new art and artists to the front.

Anthony Marino is the co-founder and artistic director of brooklynONE productions, he has worked to established the company as a prominent creative force in the local theatre and performing arts scene. With a lifelong love for the performing arts, Anthony embarked on his artistic journey at a young age. From his earliest experiences in community theatre to pursuing a degree in Theatre Arts at a Wagner College. Drawing inspiration from his Brooklyn roots and the diverse cultural fabric of the city, Anthony developed a unique artistic voice that blends contemporary sensibilities with a deep respect for traditional storytelling. In 2006, Anthony, with Tom Kane, co-founded brooklynONE Productions, a company committed to producing engaging and thought-provoking works that reflect the diverse experiences of Brooklynites. Under his leadership, the company has become a place for emerging talents, providing a platform for actors, writers, and directors to showcase their craft and contribute to the rich tapestry of Brooklyn's artistic community.