Savage in Limbo at The Royal at The Producers Club

Emily Kendall Cohen is an NYC based theater actor and a graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse. Her recent credits include an Equity Showcase for the workshop of the new musical Blue Blind, a new play titled Here’s to All the Broken Girls, two new musicals titled Superfantastical and Stealing Mona Lisa, and starring as Drowsy in The Drowsy Chaperone. She has also performed as a featured singer in The Comeback Cabaret at Don’t Tell Mama, improv musical cabarets such as True Crime the Musical at The Players Theatre, and several appearances as a singer and comedic performer in On The Spot at Broadway Comedy Club. Emily is honored to play April White in Kali Productions’s Savage In Limbo, and dedicates her performances to the late Aria Em Kornblum, the original actress cast as April for this production.

Alex Burns was born and raised in Brooklyn NY, and began acting in high school. He has appeared in many critically acclaimed and popular films including: Garden State(2004), National Lampoons:Van Wilder (2002), and Brother to Brother (2004) opposite Anthony Mackie in his first feature film role. He lives in New York with his wife and daughter, and studies acting at HB Studios in the West Village.

Ambrealys, a French actor now based in New York, has appeared in productions like Death of a Driver, A Sketch of New York, The Wizard of Oz, and The Twelve Dates of Christmas. Now, she eagerly takes on the role of Denise Savage, in Savage In Limbo, drawing parallels between the character's journey and her own humanitarian work in Eastern Ukraine. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Ambrealys brings a blend of passion, talent, and humanity to everything she does. Instagram - @Ambrealys

Amy is an actor and TV host, seen in the Broadway workshop reading of Phenomenal Women with NC Black Rep, and as the host of the Amazon reality series Weekenders. Her favorite New York stage work includes FAI Ball alongside Audra McDonald, as well as Buicks, Four Dogs and a Bone, Edmond, Straight On Till Morning, The Shadow Box, The Price of Pearls (dir. Erica Schmidt), Electra, and Twelfth Night, among others. Amy has appeared in commercial campaigns for brands including Hilton and Factor Meals, is a professional Latin and ballroom dancer, and has modeled for various lifestyle and beauty brands. Her screen work includes numerous independent and short films. She holds an MFA from The Actors Studio Drama School and a BA in Theatre and Dance from San Francisco State University. Big thanks to Mom and Dad!

Brian is honored to be playing Tony Aronica. Recent credits include THE EQUALIZER (CBS), BOYS IN THE BAND (NETFLIX), ABOVE THE BRANCHES (Short); the latter having screened at the 2022 SOHO International Film Festival as well as numerous others across the country. He is currently workshopping his solo-show, HELLO, HANDSOME! Brian helped develop the comedy series, UPCODE (Youtube: Upcode_theseries), where he plays the fun-loving nurse, Cal. Brian was heavily involved in immersive experiences in 2022, acting in Netflix and Fever's MONEY HEIST: THE EXPERIENCE, NYC and STRANGER THINGS: THE EXPERIENCE, NYC. Other credits include CHOICES (Theatre Row), IT’S MY FUNERAL (Teatro Circulo), WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT (T. Schreiber New Works Initiative). He has studied at T. Schreiber Studio since 2015 and is a member of SAG-AFTRA. Instagram - @brianjamesdole

Lola Lopez Guardone was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but her heart has always belonged to NYC. She’s been part of some incredible productions, from Ocean in a Teacup at Theater Row to Co-Founders at Joe’s Pub and Odd Man Out, a New York Times pick. Her work spans everything from Rehab and Candy Girls to Next Thing You Know and Silent Movie Dreams. She even took home Best Director at Winterfest 2017 for These Little Ones Perish. Trained by some of the best—including Sergio Lombardo, Mikhael Tara Garver, and Seth Barish—Lola is always crafting, creating, and pushing boundaries. www.lolalopezguardone.com

Emily Prior is excited to be working on Savage in Limbo. Credits include: CHOCOLATIER, Guilty! The Musical, and Queer Kismet. They would like to thank Sunny and Bucket for all their support.

Clíodhna Hartnett is a set designer from Limerick, Ireland. She graduated from her degree in graphic design in 2023 and has worked in props for film and theatre, most recently working on the production of “It Can Happen Here” by New Perspectives Theatre Company and Culture Lab in Long Island City. She moved to New York in October 2024 to further her career in theatre. She loves to paint and make videos in her spare time.

Hillary Brown is a writer, poet, artist, and the owner of Meli and Rose —an art shop where a portion of all sales get donated to a nonprofit. Hillary's art and writing centers on social justice issues ranging from Palestine, the full-scale invasion in Ukraine, reproductive rights, and much more. Hillary has written a book titled Modern Love which went on sale August 1st.

Sonia is a LA-based Canadian talent blazing trails as the General Manager at Kali Productions. Armed with a solid background in Film Studies, Sonia navigates the complexities of theater production with finesse and expertise. At Kali, she's the driving force behind the scenes, orchestrating projects with precision and passion. Beyond her professional endeavors, Sonia is dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion in the industry, leaving her mark on both the stage and the world at large.

Jordan Ancel is a multi-award winning writer / director / producer, whose films have been in over 100 festivals worldwide. His latest feature film, The Unseen, starring RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad), had a successful theatrical run and is now streaming on all major platforms. His latest TV project, #FML, will star Rumer Willis (Empire), and he serves as a development executive and script doctor.

Kali Productions is a dynamic collective of creatives created in 2017 and committed to redefining storytelling through innovative content creation. With a focus on quality, originality, and collaboration, Kali specialize in crafting captivating narratives that entertain, educate, and inspire audiences.

Shanley is an American playwright, screenwriter, and director. He won the 1988 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film Moonstruck. His play, Doubt: A Parable, won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2005 Tony Award for Best Play; he wrote and directed the film adaptation and earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.