Ciara Kay - Playwright & Harper

Ciara Kay recently graduated with a B.A. in Theatre Performance from the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. Since relocating to New York less than a year ago her works have been produced with The Little Victory Theater, The Manhattan Repertory Theater, and most recently with The Riant Theatre at The Strawberry One-Act Festival. She is also a member of the 68 Cent Theatre Company. Past credits include: Spring’s Awakening, Twelfth Night, and Bright New Boise. CiaraKay.com

Paul Schack - Co-Director

Paul Schack is a director hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska. Hello NYC! He graduated in 2018 from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with degrees in theatre directing, management and performance. Recent projects include Shakespeare Abridged, Stupid Fucking Bird and the original devised work ‘Cause We the People.

Zach Little - Co-Director

Zach Little is a New York City based director and filmmaker currently working with the artistic team of The Drama League. His work has premiered worldwide. Recent work: Antigone Post Truth (Edinburgh Fringe Finalist), More Tomorrow (Ned Hockman Award, DeadCenter, Twister Alley, Bison Bison, Redbud Film Festival) & The Last Trip. BFA University of Oklahoma. LittleZach.com

Hunter Mruz - Sam

Hunter Mruz has moved to New York less than a year ago from Nebraska where he graduated with a BA in Theatre Performance from the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is a certified actor combatant, has taken improv and sketch writing classes with UCB and Second City, wrote and directed two sketch shows, and was President of the improv troupe at UNL. Past New York credits include: A Diseased Feeling (Khalid), The Killer (Policeman 1/Postman), and Swim Before You Drown (Sam). HunterMruz.com @huntfobooty

Tatianna Nicholle Davis - Costume Designer

Tatianna Nicholle Davis is finishing her BA in Theatre Performance at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. She is an actress, playwright, director, and model from the Midwest. tatiannanicholledavis.com

Ruby Lavelle - Lighting Designer

Ruby Lavelle is a non-binary theater technician working towards a degree in the field of Game Design. They are excited to design the lights and sound for Swim Before You Drown, as they have followed the show for several months working with the team. Ruby hopes to eventually become employed as a writer and designer.

Andreas Miles-Novelo - Collaborator

Andreas Miles-Novelo is a graduate student at Iowa State University. Recent projects include A Few Good Men and the second record from his band Trashbag Ponchos, Not Safe for Working Class.