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Mariah Olesen

Originally from Sheridan, WY, Mariah is delighted to be playing alongside this talented team. She has performed as “Polly” in Threepenny Opera, “Amy” in Company, and “Audrey” in The Little Shop of Horrors. Mariah studied at SFUAD and plans to continue her career in New York next year. She thanks the family she’s found in Santa Fe – both onstage and off – for making her life so full.

Koppany Pusztai

Koppany was born in Hungary but has enjoyed his time on this side of the pond since 2005. Residing with his lovely family in High Bridge NJ, Koppany got lost on his way home and ended up here in Santa Fe. Some of his favorite credits include Mack the Knife in Threepenny Opera and Jamie in The Great God Pan. He attends SFUAD, studying a BFA in Acting, and will graduate next May.

Kate Chavez

Co-Director

A New Mexico Native, Kate Chavez holds advanced degrees in theatre from Brown University and the London International School of Performing Arts (LISPA), and has attended programs in Barcelona and London. Kate is artistic co-director of Up & Down Theatre, and has worked with New York's Foundry Theatre, Philadelphia's Pig Iron Theatre, and Madrid's Expresión Entrenamiento Integral. Kate is a member of the New Mexico School for the Arts' theatre faculty, and has taught master classes at SFUAD and UNM.

Robin Ward Holloway

Co-Director/Musical Director

Robin Ward Holloway is a composer, actor, director, and writer who has worked throughout the US and Europe. A co-founder of Up & Down Theatre Company, Robin holds degrees in music from the Chicago College of Performing Arts and London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama. As a musician, he has performed onstage with Jon Hendricks, Cleo Lane, and Bobby McFerrin. He also holds acting diplomas from LISPA and The Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC. Robin works as a music and theater educator at NMSA and SFUAD.