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Joe Bishara
Director
(He/Him/His) Joe has collaborated on over 200 theatrical productions across the United States as an award-winning actor, director, educator, and producer. He is the Theater Supervisor for Abbey Theater of Dublin, Founder and Managing Director of New Albany Youth Theatre, and a Creative Consultant for both Broadway2LA and Evolution Theatre. Joe is a passionate advocate for new theatrical works. He is the creator of Abbey Theater of Dublin’s Virtual Theatre Project and served for 6 years as the Program Coordinator for the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) playwriting fellowship program. He is the President of Theatre Roundtable, a member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA), a member of the MTEA - Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance (MTEA), and an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).
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Sean Cooney
Playwright
(He/Him/His) Sean is an Irish-American playwright, originally from Youghal, Ireland, who moved to Manhattan, New York in 1970. Writing always formed a large part of Sean's life, and working in the Dinner Theatre industry in New York City for 25 years saw him rubbing shoulders with some of America's finest playwrights and actors. Sean's other works include "Van Gogh Is In The Attic" and "Moby Dick's Gone Missing."
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Rachel Scherrer
Assistant Director/Intimacy Coach
(She/Her/Hers They/Them/Theirs) Rachel is delighted to be on the other side of the stage as Assistant Director on this world premiere. She's been focused on building up a solid foundation for familial intimacy and physical storytelling in order to support the larger narrative. They are a strong advocate for healthy and sustainable theatre practices as well as broader mental health and suicide awareness. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or Text 988
