ROMEO

Chris Bert is a Master’s graduate of classical acting from LAMDA.

His NYC theater credits include William Inge’s Natural Affections, (Off-Broadway—The Actors Theater Company) and originating the role of Mark David Chapman in Two of Us by Ross Howard (Off-Off Broadway—New Light Theater Company).

Chris has starred in the independent films Cheerleader, The Fat Boy Chronicles, and The Green (with Julia Ormond, and Cheyenne Jackson). He has also guest starred on network television shows such as Person of Interest, Sleepy Hollow, and NCIS.

JULIET

Mickey Tron hails from Petaluma California, where you are invited to their family’s farm for a visit. Mick has a BA from the University of San Diego, where they played with such wonderful characters as Eurydice (Eurydice), Tatianna (A Jubilee), and Kleonike (Lysistrata).

Mick also has a flirtation with direction and producing, leading works like Edward Albee’s Finding the Sun (USD) and a showcase production of young San Diego artists. Mick’s greatest love is Shakespeare, for which they pursued an MA in Classical Acting at LAMDA, exploring such roles as Margaret (Henry VI), Ithocles (The Broken Heart), and Macbeth (Macbeth).

Mickey’s work in theatre, film, and drag is available to peruse at mickeytron.com

MERCUTIO

Originally from Denver, Lauren holds an MA in Classical Acting from LAMDA and a BFA in Theatre from SMU. She has performed extensively as a regional actor, with companies including Antaeus Theatre Company (Henry VI, Part I), Kingsmen Shakespeare (Richard II and The Merry Wives of Windsor), Theatricum Botanicum (Animal Farm and A Midsummer Night’s Dream), LA Opera (Nabucco), and the Porters of Hellsgate (The Taming of the Shrew). Lauren can also be seen in multiple national commercials, and even played a mermaid opposite Jerry O’Connell in LIONSGATE’s A Mermaid’s Tale.

As the Artistic Director of MAD Company, Lauren is thrilled to be working with such brilliant fellow artists. Special thanks to her family, friends, and fiancé, Chris, for their endless support. www.laurenzbylski.com

BENVOLIO

Gerrard James is a New York-based actor and graduated from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with his Masters in Classical Acting. He is a proud recipient of the 2019-2020 Fulbright John Wood LAMDA Award.

He has performed in: Pillow Talk on BET+, #Love My Roomie on Amazon Prime, and also starred in the Clarence Brown Theatre’s production of Detroit ‘67 as Lank. Most recently, he starred in the Shakesperience production of Twelfth Night as Duke Orsino.

Gerrard also graduated with his M.F.A. from the Actors Studio Drama School in May 2017.

TYBALT, APOTHECARY

Helena is originally from Milwaukee, WI, and received her BA in Theatre and English with a focus on original and devised work at The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Some of her favorite roles while living in Minneapolis were Paulina in The Winter’s Tale (UMN) and being a part of the ensemble in Trojan Women (Mission Theatre Company).

She went on to receive her MA in Classical Acting from LAMDA where she performed in roles such as Queen Margaret in Margaret of Anjou and Macduff in Macbeth. Helena feels blessed to be a part of such a brilliant team here at MAD Company. www.helenamueller.com

NURSE, LADY MONTAGUE

Jackie got a BFA in acting from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. In NYC she’s performed Off-Broadway, Off-Off Broadway and Where-The-Hell-Is Broadway?! She’s also done commercials, voiceovers and stand-up comedy in all the major clubs in New York and Los Angeles. She is a member of FAB (theater FOR, ABOUT and BY women) at The Barrow Group.

She played the nurse 32 years ago (she was a child) and is thrilled to be reprising her role and working with such a talented group of people in MAD Company’s maiden voyage production! 

LADY CAPULET

Aurea Tomeski (she/her) is a Filipinx New York based actor, producer, and teaching artist.  She holds an M.F.A. in Acting (New School) and received additional training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.  

She has performed with Ensemble Studio Theatre, The Lark, New York Stage and Film, New York Shakespeare Exchange, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, California Shakespeare Company, A Noise Within, and Human Race Theatre, and she has also appeared in national commercials, web-series, and independent films. She is a Drama Curriculum Specialist and Teaching Artist at The Juilliard School.

Follow @TheAureaT.

PARIS, PRINCE

From Durham, NC by way of Burlington, VT, James is a LAMDA graduate with an M.A. in Classical Acting, who also received a B.A. in Classical Voice from UNC-Greensboro.

Having explored a range of musical and straight roles from Papageno in The Magic Flute (UNCG Opera), to Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Burning Coal Theatre, NC), to Stuart in Caroline, or Change (Justice Theater Project, NC), James enjoys working on materials and projects that challenge and confuse him.

He is a founding member of MAD Company. www.james-hale.net

FRIAR LAWRENCE

Jeorge is honored to be a part of MAD Company’s inaugural production of “Romeo & Juliet.” Off-Broadway: “Powerhouse,” (Manhattan Repetory Theatre), “…what the end will be,”(Roundabout Theater, Laura Pels Theatre),Superhero,(Sheen Center), Babette’s Feast, (Theatre At St. Clement). Select Regional: The Purists, (The Huntington Theatre), A Human Being, Of A Sort, (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Fences,(Resident Ensemble Players),The Royale,(Merrimack), The Piano Lesson, (Arena Stage) The Bluest Eye,(Theater Alliance), TopDog/UnderDog, (Studio Theatre),Jitney,(Studio Theater), stopkiss,(Woolly Mammoth), The Great White Hope,(Arena Stage). Select TV: “BlueBloods,”“Law & Order: Organized Crime,” “FBI:Most Wanted,” “For Life,” “Luke Cage,” “Shameless,” “Justified,” “The Wire,” among many other onscreen appearances. Jeorge is represented by Avalon Artists Group, RedLetterEntertainment, Innovative Artists, and CrawfordTalents. 
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2515812/

SAMPSON, ENSEMBLE, ROMEO U/S

Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Maddi has an MA in Classical Acting from LAMDA and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University. She has performed live in roles such as Mrs. Pinkerton (Pinkalicious! Off Broadway), Captain/Fabian in Twelfth Night (Greenhouse Ensemble), Henry VI in Henry VI (LAMDA), and Macbeth in Macbeth (LAMDA) . As a voice artist she can be heard in video games such as My Time at Sandrock, Mystery Case Files, and Tainted Grail. Maddi is thrilled to be a founding member of MAD Company and to bring interesting and thought provoking pieces to life with her fellow artists. https://www.maddialbregts.com

GREGORY, ENSEMBLE, BENVOLIO U/S

AhDream Smith is an actor, mover, and visual storyteller who is always exploring new ways and mediums to express herself. She loves being in collaboration with others to bring ideas to life and is overjoyed for the opportunity to be of service this to production. (Regional: Stick Fly, As You Like It, A Wrinkle in Time, Julius Caesar - Playmakers Rep). BA: Wesleyan University, MFA: UNC Chapel Hill/Playmakers Repertory Company.

For more about AhDream: www.ahdreamsmith.com

ABRAM, ENSEMBLE, JULIET U/S

A Seattleite by birth, Keara studied acting in London, where she trained at the British American Drama Academy and received her Master’s in Classical Acting from LAMDA. She is also a proud USC graduate, where she studied acting as well as classical history.

With a distinct passion for ancient plays, she has extensive experience in Shakespearean roles, including Juliet at Bainbridge Performing Arts.

When not on stage, Keara can be found reading very old books, creating D&D characters, or plotting out fantasy novels.

FRIAR JOHN, ENSEMBLE, PRINCE U/S

Grady is a multidisciplinary theatre artist. He is an experienced actor with an education that includes studying acting at MXAT in Moscow, however he’s currently better known for his work behind the scenes. Most recently the Production Supervisor of the Martha Graham Dance Company, Grady is now back to freelancing. Before Graham, he was the Technical Director of New York Live Arts. “Thank you, James, for getting us the opportunity we've been waiting for since we were 13. 802!