the creative team

Founder / Artistic Director

Alyssa Jiwani (she/her)  is a freshman at New York University's Tisch School of Drama, pursuing a double major in Theatre and Education. She is a multi-hyphenated artist, with experience as an actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer, educator, arts administrator, and more. Alyssa has worked with organizations such as Bringing You Broadway, Empowered Artist Collective, Seattle Theatre Group, and many more. Alyssa created The Virtual Theatre Co to increase inclusivity, accessibility, and diversity in the theatre industry, and she is so proud of the work that has been done so far! She loves this TVTC family so much, and she can't wait to take over Broadway, and the world, someday very soon! alyssajiwani.com

Associate Artistic Director / 

VNW Director / VTP Coordinator 

 Rylynn Davis (she/her) Rylynn is a performer, writer, director, producer, audio/visual editor, podcaster and much more. She most recently directed "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" (Coming January 2021!) As a performer, her favorite past credits include: Fanny Brice (Funny Girl), Bridget (Bring it On), Bret (Calvin Berger), and Miss Shields (A Christmas Story). She is currently playing Maureen Johnson in Rent in a virtual tribute. Rylynn's written works include: Breaking Point: A New Musical, Out of Bounds , This is What They Tell Me. She is currently pursuing a 2 year degree, hoping to transfer to a University in 2022.

Associate Artistic Director /

Event Director / VTC Coordinator

Emma Cort is an actor, improviser, dancer, singer and writer from Center Valley, Pennsylvania. She is a current student at NYU Tisch School of The Arts majoring in drama. Emma has been involved in numerous theatre and film/tv productions over the past 15 years. She trains with the Upright Citizens Brigade in the advanced improv and sketch writing program. Emma looks forward to this virtual collaboration! Instagram: @emma.cort 

Associate Artistic Director / Outreach Director / VTC Coordinator / VTP Coordinator 

Abri Berg (she/her) is a director, writer, performer, and stage manager from Chicago. She currently attends New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts as a drama major. Abri is passionate about making the theater community more inclusive and accessible through her creative work and practices. She is ecstatic to be a part of The Virtual Theatre Co! Outside of theater, Abri enjoys traveling, learning languages, skiing, and visiting art exhibitions. Some of her favorite credits include: Heathers: The Musical (Veronica Sawyer), Mamma Mia (Bill Austin), Happy Feet (Gloria), and Shrek (Dragon). 

VTC Coordinator / Administrative Lead

Caden Brauch has been apart of several youth productions through Village Theatre Kidstage and Studio East and has also performed in a number of professional shows at Village Theatre and The 5th Avenue Theatre. He attended the Chicago College of Performing Arts last year and is thrilled to be apart of this team.

Marketing/PR Director / Youth Engagement Director / VTP Coordinator / Administrative Lead

Aimee Lefkowicz is a songwriter, actress, and vocalist from Seattle! She will be a freshman at Berklee College of Music in the fall studying Contemporary Writing and Production, and minoring in musical theater! She has been involved in various youth led local organizations/productions for the past four years, including working with organizations such as Seattle Theater Group and Northwest Folklife Festival. Creating accessible youth-focused art spaces is so essential and Aimee is so excited to be a part of this important project, bringing artists together virtually, and continuing arts education/opportunities during this challenging time.

Administrative Lead

Will Ehrlich is a Singer, Actor, Composer and Playwright from Chicago, IL.  He has starred in roles like Bobby Strong (Urinetown), J.B. Biggely (How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Justin LeBoy (21 Chump Street), Sam Carmichael (Mamma Mia), Pumbaa (The Lion King) and, most recently, King George III (TVTC's The Zoom Where it Happens, a Hamilton Cabaret.) When he is not doing theater, he loves composing music and playing video games.  He has been a vocal student for 11 years, and a Music Theory student for just as long.

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Maya L'Abbe is so excited to be apart of this program. Some of her past favorite credits include The Pajama Game RSP (5th Ave.) Mary Poppins (SE), Crazy for you (NHHS). She is beyond grateful to have this opportunity! She can't wait to work with you!

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Emily Brooks is an actress, choreographer, and teaching artist beginning her junior year in Northwestern University's World Literature and Musical Theatre (performance and choreography) programs, where favorite credits include (as a peformer) Legally Blonde, a reading of Adam Gwon's Scotland, PA, and (as a choreographer) Machinal. Back home in Seattle, she's performed at Village Theatre (2018 Festival of New Musicals), Second Story Repertory (Anne in Anne of Green Gables),The 5th Avenue Theatre (Rising Star Projects 2015-2017), Studio East, and Village Kidstage, and has interned at Taproot Theatre and the 5th Avenue Theatre.

VTC Coordinator / Administrative Lead

Annie Coulson is a rising sophomore at NYU Tisch majoring in musical theatre at the New Studio on Broadway and minoring in politics. She is originally from Gaithersburg, Maryland but now her address is in NYC. She started doing theatre since I was 7 years old and has never stopped! She prides herself on being an advanced tap dancer for over 12 years. Annie is super passionate about all things mental health, the importance of women in politics and puppies. She is so excited to start this journey! 

VTC Coordinator / Administrative Lead

Dana Halabe is a professional tap dancer who is currently performing with Alchemy Tap Project, a Seattle based tap company. She is trained in many styles of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and lyrical/contemporary. Although she absolutely loves the stage, Dana finds great joy in choreographing dances, mentoring young performers, and teaching routines and technique to her students. Dana is so excited to be a part of The Virtual Theatre Company, and she hopes to motivate and inspire young artists during these darker days.

VNW Director

Eliana Coe is an 18 year old writer and performer from the Seattle area. Coe has performed at The 5th Avenue Theatre on their mainstage and as a part of their Rising Star Project, the Village Theatre Mainstage and Kidstage, Showtunes Theatre Company, and Studio East. Coe has written musicals at both Village Theatre Kidstage with their Kidstage Originals program and for The 5th Avenue Theatre with their Rising Star Project’s 10 Minute Musicals program. Coe was a part of the writing teams for both Sincerely Yours (2018) and All That Glitters: A Rock Legend (2019-2020) which premiered at Kidstage and she was a part of the team of Listen which premiered with the Rising Star Project. Eliana is currently co-writing Breaking Point the Musical with Rylynn Davis. Coe will be pursuing a BFA at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in the coming years.

 Workshop Coordinator

Lucy Domingo is a 7th grader at The Overlake School, and is and avid musical theatre performer. Lucy is best known for her Broadway Podcast Broadway Brains, where she has interviewed over 36 Broadway stars and people from the theatre industry. She is using her connections to Broadway stars to bring them to TVTC so they can teach for us! Lucy loves theatre so much and cannot wait to do theatre again!

Administrative Lead

London Keller is a freshman musical theatre major at Marymount Manhattan College. She has been doing theatre since she was 7 and is absolutely passionate about the arts and arts education. Her favorite roles include: Tracy Turnblad in “Hairspray”, Ursula in “The Little Mermaid, Jovie in “Elf The Musical” and Nancy Taylor in the amateur world premier of “Groundhog Day the Musical.” She is a classically trained singer and frequently teaches classes in acting and audition prep. 

Social Media Coordinator 

Jessica is so excited to be a part of the creative team! She is a current freshman at NYU Tisch's New Studio on Broadway and will major in Drama. She has been singing for as long as she can remember and adores theatre. She also loves to not only perform, but be behind the scenes as well!

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Sophia Cavanaugh is from Brenham, Texas, and is primarily an actor, but she is also looking into other art forms in the theatre/film industry. Sophia is an incoming freshman at NYU Tisch in Playwrights Horizons. She loves to create art and change people for the better with it. 

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Teresa Bocalan is a New York-based, Seattle-born actress who feels extremely fortunate to be doing what she loves, whether it’s on a stage or in a little Zoom box. National tour: Junie B. Jones (Lucille). 54 Below: CARDED with TheaterWorksUSA. Village Theatre KIDSTAGE: Rent (Mimi), How to Succeed... (Smitty). Must love dogs. Proud AMDA alum!  www.teresabocalan.com

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Jesus Bautista-Feliberti is more than thrilled to be able to help contribute to the world of theatre while we all explore the new age of theatre we are entering. Jesus is a proud alum of Village Theatre Kidstage. He went to New York City to study Theatre at Marymount Manhattan college but has since moved back to Washington to continue his studies at home. Jesus hopes that during this change in theatre we are able to still come together and create art!

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Ava Meyer is 19-year old student from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She has studied classical voice as well as musical theatre, and loves the arts more than anything. Ava is so excited to work with TVTC, and share her passion for theatre with others!

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Katie Kawko (she/her) is an actor, singer, and writer from New Jersey! She is a sophomore at Kean University, pursuing a double major in Theatre and Media & Film. She started doing theatre when she was 4 years old and that's when things started to take off! She also enjoys stand-up comedy, disney, movies, books, and lions! She is super excited to work with you!

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Grayson has performed in theatre since he was five. Grayson has directed and choreographed productions and is very passionate about making artistic theatre.

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Talia Pirron is a singer, actress, and musical director from Richmond, Virginia and a current freshman at the University of Virginia studying music and French. Talia began singing when she was 6 years old and hasn't stopped since. She attended a high school for the performing arts where she was a double major in voice and musical theater and is a trained classical soprano in addition to her theater training. She also sang with a children's choir throughout middle school and high school, with whom she had the privilege of performing on world stages such as Lincoln Center, The White House, and Carnegie Hall. Talia is extraordinarily passionate about music and theater and is so excited to be a part of The Virtual Theater Company team!  

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Artemis Zara Gültekin is an actress, playwright, who also loves singing, playing the violin and dancing. She is from Ankara, Turkey, and is currently a freshman at NYU Tisch School of the Arts majoring in Drama, attending Playwrights Horizons Theatre School. She loves all things theatre and is so excited to be part of such an amazing company!

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Lauren Barkman is a 20-year-old musical theatre major at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Originally from Bucks County, PA, Lauren began dancing at age 8. She loves all aspects of the creative process. She has acted as a performer, choreographer, dance captain, and stage manager on various productions. Performance credits: Newsies, Legally Blonde, Beauty and the Beast, and The Miracle Worker. Choreography credits: Tarzan, Sweet Charity, and The Wizard of Oz.

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Vallye Catelynn Adams is a freshman at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She is majoring in stage management, and super excited to be a part of the team! Originally from Tampa Florida, Catelynn has had experience both on and off the stage and absolutely loves stage managing and anything theater related! 

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Drew Winston is a Theatre Arts major at Western Washington University. Born and raised in a small town north of Seattle, Drew has been involved in the theatre scene since he was a small child. Drew has worked with Red Curtain Foundation, Village Theatre, Studio East, and many more companies throughout his career.

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Fabiano Nardone (he/him) is an emerging theatrical performer, passionate about self-expression and individual growth. Fabiano is a current freshman BFA Contemporary Theater major at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Most recently, Fabiano has been interning with the Seattle Children's Theatre, bringing a virtual Musical Theatre education to the regional area. From choreographing and teaching to performing on stage himself, Fabiano is super excited to be immersed into the online theatre scene once again!

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Mia is an actress, singer and dancer based in New York City and Seattle, Washington. She is currently a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program at Pace University. Her love for theatre began when she was 13 years old, performing in various shows around the Washington community. Since then, she has performed with various theatre companies in New York City and regional summer stock companies.   

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Caitlin Sarwono is a 3rd year Music Education major at the University of Washington. She has been performing in musicals since she was in 7th grade and started teaching music junior year of high school. She has been working at the Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts teaching voice classes and summer camps for kids. Caitlin music directed Miscast Cabaret at her high school as well as Heathers the Musical at Ballyhoo Theatre. She loves teaching and is so excited to have this opportunity to work with you!

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Vincent Bennett specializes in dance! He has been training all his life, and has developed technique in multiple styles over the years. He has been a musical theater performer for the last 5 years, and has performed all over the Seattle area. Prior to theatre, he was trained in classical ballet at Pacific Northwest Ballet. Styles Vincent specializes in include ballet, tap, and musical theatre jazz.

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Hannah Castrogiovanni is a sophomore year musical theatre major at New York University. She has been studying classical and musical theater singing for almost 7 years now. She became interested in pursuing musical theater as a career during high school and now is working towards being a professional performer in the heart of New York City!

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Victoria Brown is a Junior Entertainment Business major with a directing minor at Oklahoma City University. She has been passionate about theater and the arts since she was 12. When not in the theatre or in class Torie loves to relax by watching Netflix, Reading, or hanging out with her best friends 

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Ryan is a theatre technician from Saskatchewan, Canada. He specializes primarily in stage management for large-scale musicals but also has experience in set design and construction, as well as sound design. Ryan is currently attending MacEwan University in Alberta, Canada, for his Theatre Production diploma and a BFA in Technical Theatre. He is also working towards achieving certification in Television Screenwriting through Vancouver Film School. Ryan has worked with Broadway North Theatre Company, Spark Theatre Company, and Upstage Productions (all based in Saskatchewan, Canada).

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Kat Capili is an American actress with Filipino heritage. Like many young performers, singing sparked her passion for performing on stage. For more than 7 years, she has been performing on stage as a singer, actress, and musician. At the age of 16 she began screen acting, and has since been admitted to the New York University Tisch School of the Arts to retrieve her BFA in Drama.  

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Coral Plank is a playwright, composer, songwriter, actor, etcetera etcetera, and enjoys a good cookie. She's very passionate about music, writing, and writing music, so hopefully she'll get to do a lot of that soon!

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Archie Carman is a recent graduate of Eastlake High School. Archie has been involved with music for 7 years, primarily playing the trumpet and other brass instruments. Theatre came into Archie's life at a young age, but never really sprouted until High School. In his free time, Archie loves to write music and play video games!

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Claire McGinlay is a freshman at New York University's Tisch School of Drama pursuing a major in Theatre. Although she has directed, designed, and performed in many shows, she has never engaged in theatre on a virtual platform and is thrilled to dive in with The Virtual Theatre Company! Shows include: Carrie, Mamma Mia!, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Phantom of the Opera, Evita, and more!

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Alexandra (Alex) Constantin is an undergrad student at the University of Washington majoring in Psychology and minoring in Acting. She is a Mount Si High School Alum and has been involved in productions and training at Village Theatre, her past high school, and with the Showtunes Theatre Company. For the past two years, along with 9 other teens, she has written and composed the Village Theatre KIDSTAGE Originals production of “All That Glitters: A Rock Legend” and she hopes to continue working on her own productions in the future. Alex is so passionate about the arts and everything it has given her and she can’t wait to pass along the lessons she has learned along the way. She is so excited to join this wonderful creative team and to be part of such an amazing mission!

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Hannah is so excited to be working on this project! She is currently a second-year student at Northeastern University pursuing a dual degree in Theatre and Math. She has always loved being involved with theatre from behind the scenes, and she is ecstatic to be able to work on theatre again after missing it for so many months due to the pandemic.

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Rachel Faria is a Junior at the University of Northern Colorado. Theatre has been apart of her life since 6th grade and she can’t believe who far this journey has taken her. She’s excited to be apart of this team and work hard on this innovative theatre experience!