Cristal | E'MMA CAMARA*

E'mma Fatima Camara is wrapping up her third year here at the University of Iowa. She is double majoring in theatre and psychology with a minor in sociology. You may have seen her in the theatre department's recent production In the Red and Brown Water and in one of last years New Play Festival productions, Booth. When not acting, E'mma enjoys going on her daily walks, eating cheese, and hanging out with her friends. She hopes you enjoy the reading! 

Yennifer | MAGGIE JOHN*

Timothy | MAXWELL RANTILLA*

Bill Leicher | JAMES GULDEN*

Claudia | LIONA ROCCA*

Liona Rocca is a first year undergraduate from Solon, Iowa. She is studying art and theatre with the goal to enhance and challenge her creative skills. Liona hopes to bring joy and light to the world through her artistic endeavors.  

Lawyer | BYRON LÓPEZ ELLINGTON*

Byron López Ellington is an English and creative writing major with a minor in Spanish and a growing interest in acting. His first stage role was as Neil, the titular character in Isaac Smith's HORSE-BOY, during the 2024 Ten-Minute Play Festival. You can find more of his work, including his published poetry and short fiction, at byronlopezellington.com.  

Mark Paul | JOSH SAZON

Josh Sazon has worked on a number of productions, both onstage and off. He was most recently seen in a University of Iowa reading of The Obituary, a play by Xiaoyan Kang. 

Jeri | MICHELE PAYNE HINZ

Michele Payne Hinz was last seen on stage at Iowa as Assine in Three to Five Days, and she's delighted to be back for the New Play Festival. She was most recently on stage as Professor Marvel and The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz at Theatre Cedar Rapids, and just finished directing Significant Other for Iowa City Community Theatre. Thanks to everyone who has given her this opportunity, and to her own significant other. 

Isabella | FABIENNE RINK