The Good Doctor

This production of The Good Doctor contains discussion of sexual topics.

CAST BIOS

Destiny hopes you enjoy this flavorful show! She would have never thought this would be her future before changing her mind as a musical theater artist. She thanks friends and family for coming! 

Heschel is 19, from Boston Massachusetts, and is stoked to be apart of this production. Heschel grew up doing theater and some film around Boston including shows such as A Mid Summer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and Radium Girls, and he has already been in two upperclassmen shows at Purchase (Orpheus Descending and Socrates) as well as several student films. Heschel would like to give special thanks to his family, close friends, and to company 50!

Lidia was born in Zaragoza, Spain. She graduated from “Conservatorio de Castella” in Costa Rica majoring in theatre. She has been part of a theatre group and performed in various plays like “The Bald Soprano” and “Toc Toc” during her training. Lidia would like to thank her family and friends for being the biggest supporters and loving people out there, as well as all the people that have been or who are part of this beautiful and messy journey she’s taken, of being an artist.

Jade is very excited to show her work in The Good Doctor. During high school, Jade was in Metamorphoses and a zoom production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with her Summer Conservatory. Jade would like to thank all of her fans: Curtiss, Isis, Kimani, and Harlem. As well as her Nana and her parents!

Elizabeth grew up in New York’s Hudson Valley. Past roles she has enjoyed playing include Juror Number 10 in “Twelve Angry Men” and Kate Keller in “The Miracle Worker.” Lots of love to her family, friends and the members of Company 50. 

Jakob DeDona was born and raised in Oak Ridge, North Carolina. He has no prior performance credits. He would like to thank his very supportive friends and family, for getting him this far.

I’m Matthew Dennis, born and raised in Manhattan, NY. My past credits include John Proctor in The Crucible, Dr. William Allonson White in Never the Sinner, and Chris in Lewiston/Clarkston. I’d like to give a special thanks to Leon Brown, Shannon Kenny and Leo Griffin for helping us craft this lovely show, and to my Mom and Dad, for putting up with me for 21 whole years!

Trygve is a 20-year-old Wisconsinite who is thrilled to be making his debut with Company 50! Favorite credits include Arpad (She Loves Me), Puck (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), and Christian (Fun Home). Special thanks to Neenah and Mandy.

Noël Harris, was born in Baltimore, MD. Recent credits include a short film called “Headspace”, and a play called “Coltrane In Japan”. Noël wants to thank Company 50, and all who worked tirelessly on this production.

Nora Healy

Lilia Ireland

Vivian is excited to act in the Good Doctor. You may have seen them in Maryland as Medusa in Monstrous: The Story of Medusa or Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. They would like to thank their mother and father as well as their dear beloved cat for getting them this far.

Tachynel is excited to be playing “Mistress” in the Good Doctor! Tachynel has been seen in LaGuardia’s “Rising Stars” Talent Show aswell as one of the winners in the Young Arts 2020 Competition! Tachynel would like to thank her family for supporting her artistic journey!

Gabe Stein is born and raised in New York City. Recent credits include: Joey’s Coming Home(Multiflix Media), Servitude(Violet Moon Productions). A special thanks to Heidi, David, Natasha, Claudia, Harvey, Andrew, Susan, Atlas, Dia, Eamonn, Sam, Watson, Lumi, and Brooke for their everlasting support.

Nnamdi is super stoked to perform and act as Kuryatin in The Good Doctor. During high school, Nnamdi played Cinderella’s Prince in Into The Woods. Nnamdi would like to thank his best friend Alex for being with him his entire life. As well as his twin brother Emmanuel.

Ed Ventura is a Dominican-Puerto Rican actor/writer/bozo born in Providence, RI and raised in the Boogie Down Bronx. He was the 2020-2021 Van Lier New Voices Fellow with The Lark, a SPACE on Ryder Farm Greenhouse Resident (2018), and is a current member of Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood Collective. He’s had his work developed with LAByrinth’s 2019 Intensive Ensemble, Curious Theatre Company, and more. His previous acting credits have consisted of Soft (MCC Theater) which he was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award (best ensemble), The Siblings Play(Rattlestick Playwrights Theater), and The Parlour (Middle Voice). He’s currently working toward completing his BFA in Acting, and double minor in Playwriting/Screenwriting at SUNY Purchase.

CREATIVE AND PRODUCTION BIOS

Leo Griffin

Shannon Kenny is a second year BFA stage manager from Harrison, NY. Past Purchase rep credits include Good Goods (Run Crew). She wants to thank everyone involved for this amazing experience!

Chloe Casavant

Leon Addison Brown, was born in Bishopville, SC. He began acting at the University of South Carolina, then Transferred to the UNC School the Arts where he received a BFA in theatre. After graduation he moved to New York to pursue his acting career.

He has appeared in leading roles on Broadway in Misery and The Trip to Bountiful, Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, On the Waterfront And Prelude To A Kiss. Off-Broadway; “Soft Transfers” at MCC, “Painted Rocks of Revolver Creek, The Train Driver, Master Harold…Two Trains Running, The Signature and at regional theaters across the country.

He played recurring roles on Chicago Med, Evil, Law & Order and series regular onThe Breaks and The Knick. His film credits include Paris is in Harlem; 40 Winks; The Whirly Girl; A Walk Amongst the Tombstones; The Surrogate; Ben Is Back and the upcoming Atrabilious, Boss(HBO) and American Rust Season 2(Prime).

He has a Drama Desk Award; he is a three time recipient of the Connecticut Critic Circle Award and has been nominated for ADELCO Awards and Drama League Awards.

Leon lives in Bloomfield NJ with his wife Jennifer and their daughter Isla and teaches 2nd year acting at SUNY Purchase.

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