A staged reading of "Project: Library" will be presented October 31st at 7:00pm as part of the Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC. 

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Meet the Project: Library Cast and Crew!

Timmy Ong - Steve Hadley Timmy Ong (he/him) is a Malaysian actor, singer, dancer, musician, and writer based in NYC. Timmy enjoys working on new material, and has originated leading roles in new plays and musicals. Recent credits: Procopio in The Sacrifice of Cassamba Becker (Off-Broadway), Lamont in Mr. Holland's Opus: A New Musical (world premiere), Harriet in Isabel, Yuan Fan-Shen in Dress in Code, Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet, and Prince Edward V in Richard III. Timmy is multilingual and has worked on stage and screen in English, Malay, Mandarin, and Cantonese. MFA: The New School. Big thanks and much love, Project: Library! https://www.timmyong.com Favorite Book - Wild: Cheryl Strayed

Lee Simes - Paige Lewis Lee (she/her) is thrilled to be a part of Project Library! A founding member of the theatre troupe Sidekick Productions, Lee made her NYC debut in Birds and Bats, and hasn’t stopped since! Her most recent credits include Given Circumstances (Brooklyn), The Journey Home (NYC), The Big Con (Mighty Yell/Skybound), Snowball (Off-Bway), I Lost The Cat (Secret Theatre) and more! More than anything, Lee enjoys playing D&D with her party, and dreaming of going to Rainforest Cafe. Shout out to her family, friends, and roommates (which count as both). Enjoy the show! https://leesimes.weebly.com/ Favorite Book - Of Mice and Men: John Steinbeck

Duncan Orme-Doutré - Troy Bennet Duncan (he/him) is thrilled to be helping bring this original musical to life. Duncan graduated from AMDA in 2023 and since had been working in many original productions. His latest production was Halstons Amitha. Duncan also enjoys writing and composing music in his free time. He would like to thank his Father and Friends for all their love and support. http://duncanormedoutre.com Favorite Book - AKIRA: Katsuhiro Otomo

Nick Novack - Michael Foster Nick Novack (he/him) is a NY/NJ based actor, and is thrilled to be making his musical debut in Project Library. Recent credits include I Lost the Cat (The Secret Theatre) and Princess and the Pauper (New York Winterfest). He would like to thank everyone who supports him! Favorite Book - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Jeff Kinney

Sam Rosenblatt - J.C. Sam Rosenblatt (she/they) is a queer, Jewish-Asian-American theatre artist based in New York, who holds a BS from NYU Steinhardt in Educational Theatre and an MFA from NYU Tisch in Musical Theatre Writing. Thrilled to return to the stage, Rosenblatt has also written book and lyrics for many musicals including: Like the Wind (SoHo Playhouse), A Princess Story (Marymount Manhattan College), ROSE (New Musicals Lab), and Twenty-Six Percent (EAT Festival). Albums include: Little Love Notes from Collard & Rosenblatt (2022), Collisions: A Concept Album (2023).They are a proud member of the Dramatists Guild, ASCAP, and Maestra. http://www.theatricallysam.com Favorite Book - The Lightning Thief: Rick Riordan

Katie Michelle Stahl - Rachel Katie Michelle Stahl (she/her) is a current junior pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Drama Therapy at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. Her experience includes a wide variety of art ranging from directing, performing, teaching and more! DIRECTING CREDITS: here's to all the broken girls" (Off-Off Broadway Debut at the Tank NYC, Industry workshop at Open Jar Studios) "A.I. Love is In The Air" by Robert Caston - Secret Theatre Summer One Act Festival. Finalist in the Secret Theatre's Act One, One Act Festival for "Kaylee & Adelyn" by Elizabeth Shannon (2023) IC/DANCE CHOREO: (Stealing Mona Lisa TNC-regional) REGIONAL: Sandra, in "Mirror, Mirror" (Theater for the New City) CABARETS: Comeback Cabaret (Don’t Tell Mama NYC) On The Spot (Broadway Comedy Club) COMMUNITY: June (Chicago) EDUCATIONAL: Jane (I'm Living in A Wonderland-Antonia Sinibaldi) Belle (Beauty & The Beast) Anna Maria (Godspell) Let’s be friends! Instagram: @katie.michelle.stahl Website: katiemichellestahl.com Favorite Book - 19 Minutes: Jodi Picoult

Catherine Luckenbach - Kate / Librarian Trio Catherine Luckenbach (she/her) is thrilled to be working on Project: Library! After graduating from NYU Tisch with a BFA in Drama, Catherine had the honor of working with some incredible theater companies and artists. Some favorite credits include: Mac (Snowball at Theatre Row), Activist Nun (St. Vincent’s Project at Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre), Phebe/Silvius (As You Like It at SF Shakespeare Festival), and Maureen (Rent at Hillbarn Theatre). Catherine loves working on new musicals and plays, and hopes you enjoy the show! https://www.catherineluckenbach.com/ Favorite Book - The Alchemist: Paulo Coelho

Kat Reeve - Ruth / Librarian Trio KAT REEVE (she/her) is a Brooklyn based actor, singer, dog enthusiast, and tea addict with her MFA in Acting from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. After switching early in her career from opera to theatre, she has performed roles including ‘Ariadne’ in Anna Ziegler’s The Minotaur, ‘Alison’ in Look Back in Anger, and ‘Isabella’ in Measure for Measure. She’s thrilled to be a part of this musical adaptation of a source material she loved so much. http://katreeve.com Favorite Book - A Wizard of Earthsea: Ursula K. Le Guin

Branwyn Ritchie - The Uncle / Librarian Trio Branwyn is a Brooklyn-based theatre and film actress, originally from New Hampshire. She is thrilled to join the cast of Project: Library in her first musical theatre endeavor since moving to the city! Recently, Branwyn has appeared in several independent short films, and loves any opportunity to participate in or support new works! You can look for her in her first feature, Omega House, coming later this year, or in The Devil's Eyes' production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. http://branwynritchie.com Favorite Book - Cruddy: Lynda Barry

Nicole Borbone - Boy 1 / Guy with Book / Some Person / Person 1 Nicole (she/her) is a NYC based actor and teaching artist. She is a performance graduate of Fordham University’s BA Theatre program and recent graduate of NYU’s Educational Theatre MA program. In the summer of 2018, Nicole trained at Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Tuscany in commedia dell’Arte and cirque performance, developing her love for physical theater and clowning. Recent stage credits include: Blood Manor (Morgue Victim, New York Times feature), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bottom) and The Thanksgiving Play (Alicia). https://www.nicoleborbone.com/ Favorite Book - Every Last Word: Tamara Ireland Stone

Jessica Kate Jordan - Boy 2 / The Lawyer / Person 2 Jessica Kate Jordan (she/her) is excited to be joining the cast of Project Library as Boy 2, among other characters. Jessica has previously been seen in Xanadu at The Heights Players as the Kira understudy. While this is her first show with Sidekick Productions, she will also be seen in their upcoming production of "The unofficial unauthorized film-to-stage adaptation of Barbie’s Princess and The Pauper" as Serafina. Favorite Book - Sharp Objects: Gillian Flynn

Sam Rodriguez - Boy 3 / Some Guy / Person 3 Sam Rodriguez is a Brooklyn based actor currently working towards their Acting BFA. They have been working in theater for the last five years, front and back of house as well as on stage. They're excited to be a part of the boys and bring this story to an audience. Favorite Book - Ida B: Katherine Hannigan

Maeve Kelley Baker - Director / Writer Maeve Kelley Baker (she/her) is a Manhattan-based director and playwright. Recently produced works include: “Escape from Margaritaville” (Player’s Theater), “I Lost the Cat” (Secret Theatre), “Buried” (MMC), and “Snowball” (Theatre Row). She is a founding member of the Official Sidekick Productions troupe (OSP) serving as playwright and/or director for several works, such as “Birds and Bats: A Parody Musical” (on youtube). Upcoming Productions: “Princess and the Pauper” (Theater Latea) and an audio play through Stories Found (on Spotify). Maeve’s work aims to promote empathy and understanding through comedy and love. https://maevekb.weebly.com/ Favorite Book - Pride & Prejudice: Jane Austen

Gaby Mank - Composer-Lyricist & Music Director Gaby Mank (she/her), a performer, composer-lyricist, music nerd, and book-lover, moved to NYC to study Musical Theatre at Marymount Manhattan College. Her favorite memory at MMC was music directing American Idiot, showcasing a full student-musician band and actor-musicians. Music Assistant/Copyist credits include The Giant Hoax, It’s Kind of A Funny Story, The Karate Kid, and Akira & the Merpeople. In October 2020, her fully orchestrated concert of songs, “Still Putting it Together,” was virtually streamed. Gaby sings in the choirs at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, where she now serves as the Music Administrator. She is grateful for her family’s patience during quarantine songwriting sessions, for her friends’ endless encouragement, and for Maeve’s push to turn a “what if?” joke into a whole musical. Favorite Book - Gossamer: Lois Lowry

McKelvey Courtney Collins - Stage Manager McKelvey Courtney Collins (she/her) is a playwright, choreographer, and stage manager currently based in New York City while she earns her BFA at the New School for Drama. Her latest upcoming production is Depths of the Valley (New York Theater Festival), her original play which is to be performed in May 2024. Previous stage management experience includes Trophy Boys (The Tank), Later Life (Katonah Classic Stage), Given Circumstances (the New School), Red Bike (the New School), Arlington (the New School), and Dress in Code (the New School). Previous choreography experience include the Identity and Present Expressions Concerts (Halestone Dance Studio). Favorite Book - Cruising Paradise: Sam Shepard

Erin Smith - Assistant Director Erin (they/she/he), a passionate theater teacher and director from Grand Rapids, Michigan, began her artistic journey in New York City, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Directing at Marymount Manhattan College and a Master of Arts in Educational Theatre from NYU Steinhardt. This isn’t Erin’s first time working with Official Sidekick Productions. For their 2021 Parody Play Festival, she co-wrote, directed, and edited "The Disappearance of Ferguson Bishop: A New Girl Parody Play", her most cherished theatrical accomplishment to date. Favorite Book - Solitaire: Alice Oseman

Keeley Dunn Heagerty - Assistant Director Keeley Dunn Heagerty (she/they) is a jack of most trades. Based in NYC, they're a director, stage manager, dramaturg, and production assistant. Previous directing credits include: "Reefer Madness" with NYCRHPS, "Small Parties" at the Chain Theatre Festival, and various credits at Marymount Manhattan College. She'd like to thank the cast and creative team behind "Project Library" and her friends and family for supporting her creative endeavors. Keeley's always eager to collaborate, let's create art together- www.keeleyheagerty.com ! http://www.keeleyheagerty.com Favorite Book - Slouching Towards Bethlehem: Joan Didion

Rachel V. Baransky - Costume Designer Rachel V. Baransky (she/they) is a NY/NJ based theatre artist, and is so excited to be working as the costume designer for Project Library! She is a member of Sidekick Productions theatrical group, and a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College. Recent credits include 'I Lost the Cat' (The Secret Theatre') and 'Snowball' (Theatre Row). Thanks to friends and family! Favorite Book - Slaughterhouse-Five: Kurt Vonnegut