(he/him) | Book and Lyrics

HAMISH MARISSEN-CLARK is a playwright, lyricist, actor, and director who likes work that is surprising, sardonic, politically risky, and inherently theatrical. He is astonished that this masochistic balancing act of his is finally finding an audience. Outside of IRT, Hamish has worked at theatres all throughout the US and Canada. In 2018, he was the national first-place winner of Poetry in Voice. Hamish considers Jordan Tannahill, Stephen Sondheim, Peter Jorgensen, Anton Chekhov, Michael R. Jackson, Daniel Fish, Sandra Ferens, and Brent Carver to be some of his biggest theatrical inspirations. B.S., Northwestern University.

(he/him) | Music

Alec Steinhorn is a Colorado-based composer and music director. Past composition credits include People You May Know (KCACTF Award Winner), Women Who Discovered How To Measure The Universe (Raven Theatre, Chicago), and the web series Chill Girl (Indie Series Nomination for best original song). When not writing or music directing, you can find him gallivanting through alpine terrain in Colorado's high country or playing at Charlie Browns Piano Bar in downtown Denver. He's so grateful to have an opportunity to score this thought-provoking and incisive show. Much love to Hamish, Jules, Will, Charlotte, Mom and Dad. IG @alecsteinhorn // alecsteinhorn.com

(he/him) | Director

Nicholas Polonio is a Brooklyn-based theater director. Productions include: The Police, pov: u run Joe biden's tiktok, Mary Stuart, Late Fame, and The 100 Most Beautiful Names of Todd. Associate Director credits include: Slave Play (Broadway, West End, LA), Jelly's Last Jam (NYCC Encores), Public Obscenities (Soho Rep), A Raisin in the Sun (Public Theater), Richard III (Shakespeare in the Park), and X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X (The Metropolitan Opera). Alumni of the NYTW 2050 Fellowship, Drama League Directing Fellowship, Roundabout Directors Group, and the National YoungArts Foundation. BFA in Acting from Rutgers University.

(he/him) | Music Director

Patrick B. Phillips is a NYC-based music director and producer specializing in the collaborative cultivation of new musical theatre from inception to the stage. Described as energetic with a fervent attention to detail, Patrick is particularly interested in the possibilities of intersectionality in musical theater in regards to social justice, race, sexuality, and identity. He is proudly a son of immigrants from the Philippines and Barbados and is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Broadway: HAMILTON, & JULIET, THE WIZ (2024 Revival), SUFFS, BACK TO THE FUTURE, SWEENEY TODD, JAGGED LITTLE PILL. Off-Broadway/Regional: LITTLE MISS PERFECT, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS YOU LIKE IT (Taub). TV: “Only Murders In The Building” (Season 3). Proud alumnus of Rutgers University. www.patrickbphillips.com @patrickthepianist

(she/her) | Choreographer

Megan Elyse Fulmer is excited to make her NYC choreographer debut! She’s had the opportunity to be the associate to choreographers such as Luis Salgado, Christopher Rice-Thomson, and more. Select performance credits: Off Broadway: ¡Americano! (Ensemble) National tours: Shrek the Musical (swing), Straight Outta Oz starring Todrick Hall (ensemble), and The Bodyguard the Musical (DC/featured ensemble). Thank you to Shannon Molly Flynn and the S.I.M.P.S. creative team for making this dream a reality. Thank you Hudson Artist Agency, y lo más importante, mi familia. Para siempre y luego mas, amor. www.meganelysefulmer.com @meg_fulms

(she/they) | Producer

Shannon Molly Flynn is a creative leader whose multidisciplinary work spans producing, writing, and directing. As the Founding Artistic Director of Normal Ave, Shannon has directed Sons of the Prophet and The Dream of the Burning Boy. Recent projects include: Invasive Species (The Vineyard Theatre), you don’t have to do anything (HERE), Under the Radar Festival (Line Producer). Shannon currently serves as the Assistant Company Manager at PAC NYC, where she recently worked on CATS: The Jellicle Ball. Upcoming: EPing feature film, Megan is a Good Girl and directing the world premiere of Jacqueline Bircher’s Enduring Atlas. Shannon approaches her work with a human-first philosophy and a commitment to radical transparency. She challenges traditional forms of storytelling, inviting audiences into spaces that question and connect.

(they/them) | Production Stage Manager

Ema is a Croatian, NYC-based actor and theatre maker. They have worked with Rattlestick, Ars Nova, Clubbed Thumb, Actors Theatre of Louisville, The TEAM, The 24 Hour Plays, The Hangar Theatre, Target Margin, National Theatre Institute, Williamstown Theatre Fest, Joe’s Pub/The Public, Perseverance Theatre of Alaska, Dramatist Guild Foundation, Drama League, National Queer Theatre, and more. Edu.: British American Drama Academy & Sarah Lawrence College. Ema is part of the Mercury Store Acting Company. If you want Ema to like you, go stream “swearing in english” at ARS NOVA Supra. Also, are you an agent? Get Ema an agent. www.emazivkovic.com

(he/him) | Production Manager

Matt Thompson is a New York City-based production manager with a strong background in both commercial and nonprofit theater. A graduate of Penn State, Matt began his career at the age of 12, pushing road cases for a roadhouse. Since then, he has worked on productions across the country, developing expertise in production, budgeting, logistics, and labor management. Deeply passionate about fostering collaboration, Matt is dedicated to balancing creative vision with operational precision, ensuring every production he manages runs smoothly and achieves the artistic vision of the creatives.

(she/her) | Scenic Designer

Cat Raynor is a set and production designer from New York.  Recent design credits include FISH (Signature Theatre), You Don’t Have to Do Anything (HERE Arts), The Undercity (Culture Lab), The Vicky Archives (The Tank), Brainsmash (59E59), The Brightest Thing In The World (Yale Repertory Theater), Affinity (Yale School of Drama). She previously worked in the art department of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Cat holds an M.F.A. in Design from Yale School of Drama and a B.A. in Fine Art from Kenyon College. More of her work can be seen at catraynor.com

(he/him) | Costume Designer

Martín Lara Avila is an NYC based designer, stylist, and artist. Broadway: The Outsiders, How to Dance in Ohio, The Who’s Tommy, Be More Chill. Off-Broadway: Sh*t. Meet. Fan., Little Shop of Horrors, The Wanderers, Evanston Salt Costs Climbing, Heroes of the Fourth Turning. Others: Some Like it Hot (Broadway National Tour), The Ballad of Johnny & June (La Jolla Playhouse), We’re Here (HBO - Emmy), among others. @martinlara 

(she/her) | Lighting Designer

Paige Seber is a New York City based lighting designer for live performance. Credits include Titanique (Off-Broadway, West End, Australia & Canada), Jersey Boys (Paper Mill Playhouse), Fowl Play (AMT Theater), Is Anyone Alive Out There? (Minetta Lane), Wolf Play (Rec Room Arts), Blackbirding (WP Theater), Ready. Set. Play! (Virgin Voyages), Nine (Manhattan School of Music), The Consul (SF Conservatory of Music), Powerline Road (Theatre NOW), Cunnicularii (Good Apples Collective), Inspired by True Events (OOTB Theatrics), The Slow Dance (59E59), and Swann: A Digital Opera Short (Catapult Opera). United Scenic Artists 829. seberlighting.com. 

(he/him) | Sound Designer

A proud son of immigrant parents, Germán Martínez is an award winning freelance Theatrical Sound Designer based in NYC/NJ. He received his degree in Sound Design and Management from Montclair State University in May 2018. Germán believes that tech is a crucial component to amplifying storytelling, and strives to push the boundaries with how audio interacts and is used on his productions. ​Keep up with his work on his Instagram: @GermanTheSoundDesigner

(he/him) | Associate Music Director

Cameron graduated from Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music where he received his BM in Vocal Performance with a concentration in Musical Direction. Cameron has had the privilege to music direct shows all around the country including The Wizard of Oz, 9to5, and Chicago. He also composed, arranged, and/or orchestrated for groups such as The National Theatre in DC, Chicago Shakespeare in the Park, and The American Music Theatre Project. Recently, Cameron was Music Assistant and in the Ensemble for Maya the Musical right here in NYC. He is excited to bring his music assisting abilities to S.I.M.P.S.

(she/her) | Assistant Lighting Designer

(she/her) | Assistant Costume Designer

Emma Pollet (she/her) is a Brooklyn based costume designer and storyteller originally from New Orleans. She tells meaningful stories with creativity and care, especially new work, which is why she is grateful for the opportunity to work on S.I.M.P.S. In her free time, you can find her writing in a local cafe or taking photos of friends on her mom's film camera. BFA, Carnegie Mellon University. @emmapollet.

(he/him) | A1

Tyler A Berg is a sound designer and composer based in New York City. He received his MFA in Sound Design & Composition from Purdue University, and recently was the Associate Sound Supervisor for the 45th American Players Theatre summer season. Tyler is a multi-instrumentalist, amateur photographer, web designer, graphic designer, computer programmer, and chess player. Recent design and composition credits include: PINE MOUNTAIN LODGE (Oregon Cabaret Theatre), PRIDE & PREJUDICE (UW Madison Theatre), and POIROT: THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (Oregon Cabaret Theatre). Recent assistant/associate design credits include: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Trinity Rep), JOY & PANDEMIC (The Huntington). www.tbsounddesigns.com

(he/him) | Carpenter

Boone Sommers  is a senior performance major at Fordham University. His previous scenic credits include, Regional: Texas Shakespeare Festival (Carpenter, Changeover Crew, Run Crew) Off Broadway: The Ghost of John McCain (sub deck carpenter), Educational: The Amethyst and The Peridot (set designer). Boone would like to thank his Dad for gifting him his love of carpentry.

(they/them | Assistant to the Creative Team

Riley Cerabona is a writer and director from Maine. They graduated from Bard College with a degree in Theater and Performance, where they ran the Bard Musical Theater Company for three years and directed shows such as Heathers and Dogfight. They also have gotten to assistant direct multiple productions through the Fisher Center at Bard such as Urinetown, Hippolytos and Show and Tell. Most recently, Riley was able to tell their own story through writing, directing and acting in her senior thesis, Are You In Any Pain?, which explored the way illness has impacted their identity. This is their first production in New York and they couldn’t be more grateful for a wonderful cast and crew.

(he/him)  | Social Media Manager

Dylan MacDowell is a professional social media manager with a passion for storytelling and the arts. He previously worked at 54 Below as an artist relations and marketing/social media associate. Dylan was on the team for The Parisian Woman on Broadway, Girls & Boys starring Carey Mulligan, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, and more. He is co-host of the podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. He is a pop culture fanatic, Drag Race historian, and proud alumni of The Ohio State University. @dylanmacdowell

(he/him) | Creative Direction & Graphic Design

Julian Alicea is a Miami-based artist who specializes in creative direction & graphic design through a design studio they created called the BRAIN-WAVE. Julian founded his own design studio, the BRAIN-WAVE, over 5 years ago & has worked across many different industries such as music, film, & theater. The goal of the studio is to challenge the status quo of design & push the boundaries of art & design.