Where individuality comes to play.
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Nicholas Linnehan, Executive Director
Nick is an avid director, actor, and writer. Previously, he has been busy writing five new original works; His first play, The Real Story was produced in 2001 by The Post Theatre Company. His second play, Identity (award winning), was produced twice by Queens College in 2005, once by Manhattan Repertory Theater in 2006, and by Nicu’s Spoon Theater in 2007. His last original work, Erosion: Life on Life’s Terms premiered in January 2010 at Nicu’s Spoon Theater. He has worked as a director for many children’s shows and taught several drama classes for children over the past 14 years. Nick graduated from CW Post at Long Island University with his BA in Theater and holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Queens College. Nick founded Identity Theater Company in 2011, and is looking forward to making great theater with great people.
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Ian Wehrle, Associate Executive Director
Ian is an active composer and arranger and a founding member of the Ultrasonic rock orchestra. He has recently finished work for the 2010 Olympics and opened a new musical this spring. He is credited at the Food Network, MTV, and NBC Sports and is continually in development of new musicals and television music. He can be reached at ianwehrle@gmail.com
June Rachelson (OSPA), Artistic Director
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June is the Academy Director of Amas Musical Theatre (www.amasmusical.org). June was the art/drama teaching specialist for the Vanderbilt Y in NYC creating Musical Programs performed by the children for their parents. As an Educator, June co-wrote with her son Jonathan, and her writing partner Daniel Neiden, a musical play about Tourette syndrome called WELCOME TO TOURETTAVILLE. It won the Very Special Arts Playwright Discovery Award and was performed for Congress at the Kennedy Center in DC.
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Deeon Brown, Development Director
Deeon heads the Development Department of Identity Theater Company. Deeon spent many years professionally fund raising, developing and executing marketing plans for such established and emerging global brands as Adidas, Wendys, American Express and the US Army. Socially conscious, Deeon has worked with both non-profit organizations generating ideas for raising capital. His entrance into theater has allowed him to develop socially relevant works with funding. As a playwright and screenwriter, Deeon studied with Anna Dudley, developing his understanding of film and theater. As a writer, Deeon blogs about his love of culture and has written both web based and print literature: “I am proud to be a part of the Identity family.”
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Emanuel Pinkhasov, Company Member
“I am so excited to work at the Identity Theater. I have been in a couple of plays before working
here. While in high school, I joined the drama club and in the spring of 2009 performed in the musical The Wizard of Oz and played the Wicked Witch of the West. A year later,in the spring of 2010, I played Mr. Willy Wonka from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Then at Nicu’s Spoon Theater in the summer of 2010, I played King Thaddeus in an adaptation of Rumpelstiltskin. Then I performed in the musical adaptation of Cinderella. I played Little Blue, the fairy godmother’s assistant. I performed in this musical,
winter 2010 at Nicu’s Spoon Theater and summer 2011 with Identity Theater Company. Fall 2011, I played B-Flat (Bernard Flatt) from Second Samuel in Identity Theater’s Identity Crisis Festival. This whole time I have enjoyed being on stage. I love to be different characters from different plays. Acting makes me feel happy and excited. It’s a very fun thing to do and I’m glad to be a company member."
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Ann McCormack, Company Member
A longtime student of Uta Hagen, Ann has acted, directed and led workshops locally, regionally and abroad. Directing projects include Burr Ferry, Trifles, Suppressed Desires, Childhood, Lovers, Belongings, Aria Da Capo, Patchwork and Reunited. Acting credits include Young Eugene, Line, Womenfolk, A Style Play, The Matter, Everyman, The Rock Musical; and The Flip Side. Most recently appeared in the musical Lemon Meringue, two short films, A Modern Day Matchmaking Affair and Unicorn Boy and the SYFY Pilot of School Spirits. Teaches Musical Theatre at HB Studio. Holds an MFA from Brooklyn College and PhD from NYU. A Cabaret Fellow at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center, has performed in such cabaret venues as The Laurie Beechman, Don’t Tell Mama and The Village Gate. A member of the band, TRUE ROMANCE, appeared at CBGB’s, Bonds International and The Savoy.
Mary Linehan, Company Member
Mary has Bachelor's degrees in both Theatre and Psychology from Morehead State University in Kentucky. Since moving to the Big Apple in February 2006, she has had the good fortune to perform in many venues and with many people. Her recent credits include Jenny in Company, Kate in Honestly Abe: the Musical. Mary is a lifetime member of The Actors' Project NYC and was recently cast in a workshop of a Lady Gaga musical called Lives on the Edge. She is excited to start her work with Identity!
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Emily Philio, Company Member
Emily is thrilled to be joining Identity Theater this season! Originally from Seattle, Emily is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Notable credits include "Richard III" and "Hamlet" (Shakesperience Productions, CT), "The House of Yes" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Estrana Theatre Company, NYC), as well as "Antony and Cleopatra", Euripides' "Medea", and touring the country with Missoula Children's Theatre. Visit EmilyPhilio.com for more information.
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Stephanie Gould (AEA), Company Member
A proud member of the Identity Theater Company, Stephanie has studied at Circle in the Square Theatre School in NYC, and holds a B.A. in English from Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. Favorite theater credits include the New York premiere of Hannah Logan's Trailerville (Joan), directed by Eileen Galindo, Ludlow Fair (Agnes), The Mousetrap (Paravicini) and No Exit (Inez). Recent film credits include Snow, the title role of Crystal in On Crystal, and Passengers of 7D. As a stand-up comic, she has performed at the New York Comedy Club, Bar 82 and The Living Room (among others.) She is a proud member of both AEA and SAG-AFTRA. Follow her on Twitter: @StephanieGould. www.stephaniegould.com
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Adam Levinthal, Company Member
Adam is thrilled to be apart of Identity Theater Company! Recent credits include The Caucasian Chalk Circle on Theater Row (Sonnet Rep), GOODBADUGLY at Manhattan Rep and Lost in Yonkers at the Walnut Street Theatre. Adam is a recent graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts where he studied under Gerald Freedman. He can be seen doing Stand up comedy around the city and will soon be leaving town for a Theatreworks national tour of Freedom Train.
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Jonathan Zipper, Company Member
Jonathan is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He's studied at the Stella Adler Studio, Stonestreet Studios, Primary Stages and with the Upright Citizens Brigade. New York credits include "The Laramie Project", "Saint Joan", "The Yellow Brick Monologues", "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The House of Yes". Television: "Human Giant" (Season One - Sensitivity Training). Founding member of improv troupe The Black Boxes In The Corner. Proud to be a part of the Identity Theater family!
www.jonathanzipper.com
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Jennifer Ferguson, Company Member
Jennifer Ferguson couldn’t be more excited to join the Identity Theater Company this season! As a recent graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University, (BFA- Theatre Performance) Jennifer could be seen in various roles such as “La Marquise de Merteuil” in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, “Carly” in reasons to be pretty, and “Laura Wingfield” in The Glass Menagerie. Since moving to the City this year, she has worked with the Looking Glass Theatre NYC as both an intern and an actor in their Spring Forum Production of It’s Just the Radio.
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Paige Wilhide, Company Member
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Paige has been acting since she could stand, and now she is thrilled to be living her dream in the big apple! She currently studies at Terry Schreiber Studios and The Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre. Favorite roles include Audrey in "Little Shop of Horrors", Winnie in "Tuck Everlasting", and Dogberry in "Much Ado About Nothing". She has also appeared in several short films, hosted a daily financial news series, and is currently writing an original show. She is so excited to be part of this groundbreaking theater company and surrounded by such wonderful talent!
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Anton Spivack, Company Member
Anton Spivack has always been a theater person, listening to Broadway cast albums in his youth
and ending up as a playwright/actor. His first major stage appearance was at age 8 as the young
Patrick Dennis in a showcase of Jerry Herman songs. Since then he has appeared onstage in New York
in HAPPY HOUR, THIS TASTES FUNNY: THE CANNIBAL PLAYS FESTIVAL and in SPRING'S AWAKENING.
He has also appeared in the online shorts THE WORST SPEECHES OF ALL TIME and ABORTION: THE MUSICAL. He has also sung on the Bob McGrath album SING ME A STORY and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra song "Christmas Canon." He is glad to be working with the Identity Theatre Company because he supports its mission of making theatre accessible to all audiences and performers.
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