ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Ashley is a local writer who loves telling stories grounded in reality that devolve into absurdism. Last year, her work "The Devil's Coda" was produced as part of Breakthrough Theatre's New Play Festival. She's also been a part Play in a Day, Whiskey Theatre's One-Minute Play Competition, and Playwrights' Round Table's Native Voices. She's very excited to be working with Whiskey Theatre and be a part of a show that amplifies the ideals of feminism.

"MARTHA"

Danielle is a triple air sign who has been gracing Central Florida stages for the past decade. She was most recently seen earlier this year in “24” and “MILK” at the Renaissance Theatre. More commonly she can be found trying not to swear on mic in front of tourists at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. She is also the proud producer of the Bombshells Cosplay, a non profit organization that uses cosplay to inspire confidence in our communities. Follow along on all of the nerdy adventures! @itsdanibloom @thebombshellscosplay

"GEORGE"

Giuseppe Falocco has performed at regional theatres and Shakespeare Festivals throughout the United States and in Italy. Notable roles include Iago in Othello for the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival and Ferdinando in Goldoni’s Le Avventure della Villeggiatura for Teatro il Punto in Florence. Orlando credits include Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd and Big Daddy in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, both for Wildfire Players in Oviedo. Dr. Falocco is a Professor of English at Texas State University. While his specialty is Shakespeare, he also published the essay “Gardens of Desire: Toward a Unified Vision of Garden District” in the 2005 issue of the Tennessee Williams Annual Review.

STAGE MANAGER

In May 2022 and 2023, Emika Martin worked for the Orlando Fringe Festival as a Tech and house manager in the Blue Venue. From there, she made beautiful connections in the theatre and film community. She had the fantastic opportunity to participate in Play in a Day 2023 as a stage manager for playwright Katie Thayer. Emika recently graduated from Valencia College for Film Production Technology and has one foot planted in film and the other in theatre. She believes storytelling is a creative teaching process and looks forward to putting forth her work to inspire and educate as many people as possible. Emika is eager to be part of a group of welcoming and patient artists who dedicate their time to the performing arts to encourage future creativity and purposeful intentions.

"CARMILLA"

Komal Patel started her acting journey in 2020 with Truthful Acting Studios in Orlando, FL. She is grateful to have been a part of 8 plays and 20+ films, and for having had the opportunity to work with so many talented artists throughout her career. In her free time, she enjoys learning guitar, and most recently, Muay Thai. She wants to thank her mentors, Marco DiGeorge and Robb Maus, for inspiring her love for the art and her friends and family for all their support.

"HONEY"

A Pakistani, female-identifying theatre artist. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA in Theatre Studies and a minor in music. Jena has worked as a stage manager, director, playwright, actor and other roles throughout her career. Since she graduated, she has interned at Orlando Shakes and Florida Studio Theatre and currently works with Jobsite Theater as a Producing Associate. Jena is also an affiliated artist of the National New Play Network and currently works full time with Orlando Shakes. In addition, she still writes plays when she can, and her works can be found on the NewPlayExchange.org. She is/was also seen in the Athens Theatre production of Dracula recently.

"NICK"

Reese Twilla (he/him) is thrilled to be making his mainstage Whiskey Theatre Factory debut in the Virginia Woolf Project! Reese graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN with a double major in Acting & Directing, and a minor in Playwriting. Although he is a writer, you'll find Reese's shows and stories very different than Nick's! Since moving to Orlando, Reese has become the ultimate Florida Man, wrestling alligators and working with venomous snakes on the side, but he is so excited to be back onstage with such a talented cast and crew. Recent credits include participating in WTF's Salons and One Minute Play Festival, Love & War (Orlando Fringe '23), and The Inheritance (Ensemble Company).

DIRECTOR

Charis Watler is an Orlando based director, actor, and producer. She has directed for many theatre companies in Orlando, including the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Orlando Fringe, and WTF. She also fills many roles with Central Florida Community Arts Youth, including teaching artist, stage manager, and director. She is passionate about producing new plays, uplifting minority voices and seeks to produce art that holds meaning for her (whatever that may be!). Charis feels so blessed to be creating live theatre in such a supportive environment and cannot wait to see what her future with WTF holds.

"HONEY/CARMILLA" SWING

Roma Zizza is so grateful and excited to be a part of this production and the Whiskey Theatre Factory community. They recently graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA in Theatre Studies and a minor in Creative Writing. Their most recent performance credits include Irreverent! at UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024 and Theatre UCF’s Metamorphoses. Along with performance, they are an emerging playwright and poet, and participated as a writer and leadership team member for the UCF student theatre group, Project Spotlight. Roma is thankful for their family and friends for all of their love and support as the next chapter begins.