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SOMETHING UNKNOWN by Marie Wall

Creative Team

Sara Levine (Sadie) is a New York-based actress represented by Stein Entertainment Group. She is currently training with Anthony Abeson and previously studied at HB Studio and Upright Citizens Brigade. Recent roles include Jessica in Shattered (Investigation Discovery), Heather in Second Thoughts (dir. Larry Rosen), and Kandi in Eskimau (dir. Josh Currence). Off the stage, you can find Sara practicing her Italian on strangers or roaming the aisles of your local Trader Joe’s.

Michael Evan Werner (Paul) is incredibly excited to be a part of such a fun project and show with some truly creative and fun people! Some of his NYC credits include other festivals as well as other one act competitions, such as Commuters at the Manhattan Rep Theater and Waiting for the Sun at the Hudson Guild Theater. Michael moved to New York to pursue his love of musical theater and while on his journey he has discovered a love for TV and film. Michael is finding that he loves to just be a part of something creative no matter the size of show or medium. He would like to thank Marie Wall for letting him be part of this project and reminding him just how fun it is to be a part of all this! "Break a leg to my cast and crew! This may be Something Unknown but to me has been truly something special!"

Marie Wall (Playwright/ Mrs. Reese) is an actress and a director living in New York’s Hudson Valley. Marie is beyond excited to make her debut as a playwright with “Something Unknown” at the Strawberry One Act Festival. To see her play come to life is a dream come true. Marie worked extensively with the Pyramid Group Theater Company and was proud to make her directorial debut with “One Woman’s Journey to Love” in August 2018. Most recently Marie starred as Zoey in “Zoey and Owen”. Marie would like to thank Van Dirk Fisher for this opportunity as well as her fabulous director Courtney Seyl for breathing life and logic into this project, her actors Sara Levine and Michael E Werner for shining their light so bright and Detra Denise for all her help with the production. Marie would also like to thank her friends who have been her constant support and inspiration and her cat Zeva for snuggles.  Thank you, Jeremy for all your creative input and help with “Something Unknown". From graphics, to re-writes to music- you are Mr. Awesome! Mom, Volodia, Nico, Stephany and Dottie- thank you for your guidance!

Courtney Seyl (Director) graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 2017 with her B.A. in Theatre Arts and a minor in English. She is excited to be directing for the Strawberry Theatre Festival. In the summer of 2018, she completed a 6-week training program with the Intiman Emerging Artists Program, where she focused on directing original solo work. Her past works include assistant directing Aftershocks in NY Winterfest, directing No Exit and Laughing Wild with her company, Red Leather Theatre co; directing The Pillowman and This is Our Youth at the University of Puget Sound; dramaturging Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play; and Stage Managing for NY Winterfest and the Strawberry Theatre Festival. Her next projects include assistant directing “A Christmas Carol” and producing her first full length play, “REVOLUTION.”