IT WAS NICE MEETING YOU

Written and Directed by
Declan Zhang

Special Thanks to our donors:

Cheryl Smith, Dorothy Chuday, Heather Wiggins, Jeanne O’Connor, Mary Harding, the Korte Family, Tom & Pam Murphy and Carol Young

Christian Negron (E)

Christian Negron (he/they) is an actor, writer, Haim enthusiast, and a lifelong New Yorker. He studied at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. He was most recently in Bluebarn Theatre’s production of Macbeth in Omaha, NE. His other stage credits include: the premiere production of Erastes (Fresh Fruit Festival at The Wild Project), Measure For Measure (Smith Street Stage), Killing The Baby Seals (Interrobang Festival at The Brick), and The Tempest (Nebraska Shakespeare). He would like to thank his family and friends for their continued love and support. @chrisanegron

Laura Galindo (Nina)

Laura Galindo is a queer Colombian multi-hyphenated music and theatre artist, working in the creation and performance of both mediums and deeply interested in how they intersect. Her original works include Annie Aspen’s Musical Space Spectacular (Ars Nova’s ANT Fest), Happy Birthday, Curiosity Rover! (Cosmic Cherry Arts Festival), and I Saw Them (as part of her Makers Lab Residency at Ars Nova). In the world of music, she just released a new single, Maybe In Time, which is available for streaming everywhere. She’s performing with her band all around NYC too, Come check it out. @thelauragalindo

Declan Zhang (Playwright & Director)

Declan Zhang is a percussionist, playwright, and professional chef based in New York. They hold a Bachelors of Music in Percussion Performance from New York University, and they are the Beverage Director at Dinner Party in Fort Greene. Their work deals with intimacy, socialism, and the overwhelming absurdity of life in the digital age. @dclnzhang on all platforms.

Patrick Yeboah (Jacob)

Patrick is a multi hyphenate artist with his hands in many different crafts in the worlds of music, acting, and fashion. He’d like to thank his friends and the stars for bringing him back with people he loves to perform with.

Alexis Cofield (Cici)

Alexis Cofield (she/her) is a Brooklyn based actor, writer and scholar. She graduated from NYU with a BFA in Drama and a Minor in Music. Since graduating, she has worked professionally in theatre, film and television. Alexis is represented by Bohemia Group and Stewart Talent.

Recent credits: White Girl in Danger (Second Stage & Vineyard Co-Pro), ?!: New Works at The Brick (August 2023), Love in the Time of Crazy (Staged Reading).

Upcoming: Grace (Short Film) directed by Natalie Jasmine Harris, The Workshop Theater's

@msalexiscofield

Kyle Brenn (Sound Designer)

Kyle Brenn is a Brooklyn-based music and theater artist. His work has been performed at Carnegie Hall and on the Bang on a Can Marathon. Recent projects include orchestration/music direction for Lottie and the Deep Blue Sea (ANT Fest) and here i fall up (New Ohio Ice Factory); score for Thaw (Tribeca, Outfest); and numerous commissions. His debut album the shape of a child is set for release next year.

*Frank Murdocco (Rob/Mickey)

Frank Murdocco is ecstatic to be working with B&E and this team! Select New York: Legend of the Chalk Circle (ATA/Tier5), Sleeping With Tyler (HERE Arts), The Christmas Carol (Access/Tier5), The Public and Private Deaths of Carol O'Grady (NYFringe, HERE Arts). He’s provided voiceover for over 50 commercial campaigns. As a writer, he's held residencies and collaborated with The Artist Co-Op, The Cold Read Series, Gingold Group, among others. @frankmurdocco, frankmurdocco.com

Giuliana Mancini (Katie Quahog)

Giuliana Mancini [she/her] is an actress, writer & theatre maker based in Queens, NY. She is so thrilled to be working with B&E, Declan & the rest of the cast on IWNMY! Recent credits include Levi’s Big Leap (Maddison), ENCORE! N’tnl Tour (Katrina), & Sheephead (Lisa). BFA: NYU/Tisch (PHTS/RADA). www.giulianamancini.com / @giulianamanc

Marissa Joyce Stamps (Directing Mentor)

Marissa Joyce Stamps is a Black, Haitian-American, NYC-based Afrosurreal artist + educator. She was named a 2023 Finalist for National Black Theatre’s I AM SOUL Playwrights Residency, is a Fall 2023 Lead Artist at The Mercury Store, + is a New Georges Affiliate Artist. Recent: …Twisted Juniper (2022 O’Neill NPC Finalist), Being Up in Here… (Upcoming Production 2024; Brick Aux 2022), Blue Fire… (Exponential Festival 2022; Orchard Project 2021), Letiche… (Bushwick Starr Reading Series 2023). Marissa serves as Literary Manager at The Workshop Theater. MFA Playwriting: Brooklyn College. marissajoycestamps.com

*denotes member of the Actors Equity Association

Many Thanks to:

Stephanie Bok, Travis Just, Emily Zemba and Annonymous