Al Monaco is a Buffalo native with a Bachelors in Theatre Arts, her concentration in directing. She has since moved to New York City and has been fortunate to have her works presented in several theaters and festivals; one of which, her original script Sweatshirt, is an exploration of the healing journey of sexual abuse survivors using clowning, movement, and music.

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Luisa Lyons is an actor, writer, and musician. She has performed with the Australian Theatre for Young People, PACT Ensemble, Sydney Schools’ Singers, and OpenStage Theatre Company. After overcoming acute myeloid leukemia, Luisa wrote and performed The Big C Cabaret. Favorite roles include Ariel in The Tempest, Gladys in The Pajama Game, and Nurse/Blair in Sunday in the Park with George. Luisa holds an MA in Music Theatre from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Learn more at www.luisalyons.com Twitter/Instagram: @luisalyons