Horowitz Center Playbills and Programs
One-Act Festival
Thursday, March 19, 2026 - Sunday, March 22, 2026
The RCF Studio Theatre
Content Advisory: Contains flashing lights, fog, some strong language, talk of drugs, and violence/stage combat.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Artistic Advisor: Bill Gillett
Directors: Ben Strigle, Tiyana Waldron, Adrian Kemah, Florence’Olivea David & Deborah Majekodunmi (co-director), Diana Novelo-Someta
Music Director: Natalie Armstrong (21 Chump Street)
Fight Choreographers: Adrian Kemah (Sorrowful Revenge), CJ Cameron (Deadline)
Intimacy Choreographer: CJ Cameron (21 Chump Street)
Lighting Designer: Robert Weaver
Costume Designer: Kate Twilley
Stage Manager: Taylor Porter
Assistant Stage Managers: Adia Duckworth
Production Manager: A. Lorraine Robinson
PROGRAM ORDER
IRON
by Maya Graham
Directed by Ben Strigle
Cast:
Dean (Dee) Chalden: Adrian Kemah
Nyla Chalden: Alisa Hicks
Samantha (Sams) Morris: Kaira Ogbue
Annie Morris: Leah Ferreira-Silva
Becca Perini: Katie Reyes
Setting: Baltimore, present day. The Chalden-Morris family living room.
BETWEEN
by John Guare
Directed by Florense’Olivea David & Deborah Majekodunmi
Cast:
Dennis Henriquez: Sean Choi
Licia James Zegar: Victoria Ramsey
Setting: a restaurant, 2010’s
SORROWFUL REVENGE
Written & Directed by Adrian Kemah
Cast:
Kyrie: Adrian Kemah
AJ: CJ Fonmbah
Tara: Elena Bryson
Maestro Blaq: Azad Taylor
The Muse/Colin Blu: Ryan Griffiths
Hanna Grey: Cara Feezor
Setting: a modern day city
DEADLINE
Written & Directed by Tiyana Waldron
Cast:
Sam: Raylyn Rada
Jaime: CJ Cameron
Nicole: Kaira Ogbue
Zombie Mr. Miller: Ryan Griffiths
News Reporter (o.s.): Ryan Griffiths
Setting: The near future. Mid-day. Two Apartments.
21 CHUMP STREET
Book, Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Based on the story by Robbie Brown which originally appeared on WBEZ’s This American Life
Directed by Diana Novelo-Someta
Music Direction by Natalie Armstrong
Cast:
Narrator: Sean Choi
Justin: CJ Fonmboh
Naomi: Zaylani Barkley
Student 1: Kimmel Garner
Student 2: Katie Reyes
Student 3: Lucas R. Porter
Setting: September 2010, Park Vista Community High School, located in Lake Worth Florida
21 Chump Street - Musical Scenes
- "What the Heck I Gotta Do?" - Narrator, Justin, Cousins, Naomi
- "One School at a Time" - Naomi, Narrator, Cousins
- "Everybody's Got a Cousin" - Justin, Cousins
- "The Money" - Narrator, Justin, Naomi, Cousins
- "Epilogue" - Narrator, Naomi, Justin, Cousins
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION TEAM
Rehearsal Stage Managers: Taylor Porter, Adia Duckworth, Olivia Murray
Light Board Op: Sam Reid
Audio Engineer/Sound Board Op: Matt Perez Lopez
Wardrobe: Brianna Stewart-Castillo, Sophia Bond-Aguilera
Deck Run Crew: Olivia Murray, Charles Hayfron, Kylor Krempel
Carpenter: David Miller
Scenic Artist: Danielle Harris
DIRECTORS' NOTES
Ben Strigle
“I connected deeply with this work (Iron) when I first saw it produced at Towson for their 24-hour PlaySlam festival. I initially wanted to adapt it for the screen, but after the passing of my grandmother in 2024, I found myself thinking of the family in this play and decided I wanted to re-stage it before trying to film it. I think there’s a real beauty in the spaces between grief and celebration of life, when nobody knows what to say or how to feel, but everybody knows they’re all feeling the same way."
Florense’Olivea David
“I liked this play (Between) simply because the situation felt human. Uncomfortable conversations that have to happen, and the unsureness of life. John Guare writes dialogue-driven plays that blend realism with subtle absurdity to explore identity, illusion, and the struggle for human connection beneath everyday conversation.
Adrian Kemah
“Sorrowful Revenge is a musically tuned fight show.”
Tiyana Waldron
“I wrote this play (Deadline) as a way to branch out into other aspects of theatre other than just acting. This is the first play I have ever written.
Diana Novelo-Someta
“I selected this play (21 Chump Street) because I absolutely love the work Lin Manuel-Miranda put into the process of this piece; his passion for writing, theatre, and research is something that inspires me. Lin Manuel-Miranda is also famous for Hamilton, In the Heights, and writing songs for many amazing Disney projects.”
CAST BIOS
Zaylani Barkley (Naomi - 21 CHUMP STREET), taking on the role of Naomi, is back at HCC after surviving the rollercoaster in Ride the Cyclone, where she played Constance Blackwood. When she's not busy slaying vocals, serving looks and belting her heart out she's probably doing her makeup or baking cookies. 21 Chump Street marks her second musical at HCC, and she's ready to bring the drama (and the laughs). Zaylani would like to thank her mom, family, and friends for being supportive!
Elena Bryson (Tara - SORROWFUL REVENGE) is a recent graduate of HCC with an Associate of the Arts in Theatre. She is delighted to head into the woods for this exciting adventure! You may have seen her once upon a time in other productions at HCC including Mother Goose, Twelfth Night, Stupid F#@ing Bird, Life is a Cabaret, Wake Up Brother Bear!, Eurydice, A Midsummer Night's Dream, One Act Festival (2024), and Medea. She would like to thank her director, Jenny, for consistently believing in her and giving her opportunities to do what she loves, as well as the cast and crew for making this a truly magical production! She also wants to thank her family, who may be in the audience, or cheering her on in Stuttgart! Either way, she is endlessly grateful for their support and love. Finally, she wants to thank Ben, her real life baker. She hopes you enjoy the show and get your wish!
CJ Cameron (she/her) (Jaime - DEADLINE) is so excited to be a part of the One-Act Festival. She is so glad she can help her fellow actors/directors have an opportunity to show their work. She is a member of SAFD and is working on intimacy. She loves her castmates and directors so much! Love y’all!
Sean Choi (Dennis Henriquez - BETWEEN; Narrator - 21 CHUMP STREET) is a sophomore at HCC majoring in Theatre. He was previously seen in Anomalous as Barry. Sean would like to thank his family.
Cara Feezor (Hanna Grey - SORROWFUL REVENGE) is currently a student at Howard Community College majoring in Business Administration. You might have seen her previously in A Little Fight Music, Anomalous as Dr. Norton and Twelfth Night as Maria. She is thrilled to be involved in this production! She would like to thank Adrian for this opportunity and her fellow cast for this awesome experience! She would like to give a special shoutout to her dad, her family, and her friends for always being supportive.
Leah Ferreira-Silva (Annie Morris - IRON) is a freshman at Howard Community College majoring in Baking & Pastry Arts. She was previously seen as Veronica in Anomalous. Leah would like to thank her mom for always pushing her to pursue her dreams and her friends for always coming out to support her in the things she does.
CJ Fonmbah (AJ - SORROWFUL REVENGE; Justin - 21 CHUMP STREET) Hey there! I bet you’re wondering how I got here. Let’s do this one more time. I’m CJ F. And I’ve done shows here as HCC for the last two years, such as Grover in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, One-Act Festival (2024, 2025), Twelfth Night, A Little Fight Music, and HCC Dance Company. The cast and crew are amazing here.
Kimmel Garner (Student One - 21 CHUMP STREET) is a theatre major here at HCC. She has previously been in HCC productions of The Importance of Being Earnest, Brother Bear, and Ride the Cyclone. She is very excited to be in this musical and the festival. She would like to thank Diana and Natalie for this opportunity. She thanks her family for their support.
Ryan Griffiths (Newspaper Reporter/Zombie Mr. Miller - DEADLINE; The Muse/Colin Blu - SORROWFUL REVENGE) is a student attending Howard Community College majoring in Theatre! You may have seen him in previous shows as Sorn in Stupid F#@ing Bird, Valentine in Twelth Night, and in A Little Fight Music. Ryan would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him in being an actor and hopes you enjoy the One Act Festival!
Alisa Hicks (Nyla Chalden - IRON) is beyond excited to make her Howard County Community College stage debut in the One-Act Festival. Alisa is a senior at Towson University and a soon-to-be graduate of the BFA in Acting program. Some of her credits in the Towson Theatre Department include Main Stage productions of: Scrooge.0, How to Catch Creation, John Proctor is the Villain, and 20/02. Also at Towson, she has acted in Student Studio productions of This Property is Condemned and a new work called The Reaper Files. Alisa would like to thank all her family and friends for their support and help given throughout this amazing process.
Adrian Kemah (Dean Dee Chalden - IRON; Kyrie - SORROWFUL REVENGE) After multiple performances in several HCC shows, Adrian Kemah has written and will be performing and directing in an original One Act play, Sorrowful Revenge. He has performed in shows such as The Importance of Being Earnest as Jack Worthing, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical as Luke, and Medea as Jason. Adrian is extremely excited to bring this creative vision to life. “I would love to thank all the cast and supporters who have helped create this story.”
Kaira Ogbue (Samantha Morris - IRON; Nicole - DEADLINE) is a Voice and Theatre student here at Howard Community College. She has participated in her fair share of theatre productions like Exit, Pursued By A Bear, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Eurydice, and Stupid F#@ing Bird. She has a strong passion for all things art; she would like to continue her education in hopes of building a career performing in musical theatre and opera. She would like to thank her father and siblings, Favour and Kene, for always supporting her. She would also like to thank her mother for always having faith in her and encouraging her to believe in herself.
Lucas R. Porter (Student Three - 21 CHUMP STREET) is a new freshman at HCC majoring in Theater. He’s been in Into the Woods as Mysterious Man and in Anomalous as Bob. He’s very excited to be singing again. He gives thanks to his stage manager (his sister) and his friends, especially new friends he’s made here!
Raylyn Rada (Sam - DEADLINE) is a freshman at Howard Community College majoring in theatre. She was previously seen as Pepper in Annie!, Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof, and Grace in Anomalous! Raylyn would like to thank everyone in her theatre classes for being such a supporting community.
Victoria Ramsay (Licia James Zega - BETWEEN) this is Victoria Ramsay's first show with Howard Community College, and her first show in Maryland overall! She is very excited to be back onstage. Previous community theatre credits include Mr. D. (Dionysus) in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and featured in a One-Act showcase in Who Didn't Done It? and Late-Life Safari, both at Dover Little Theatre, NJ. Prior to this, she was involved in Gettysburg College's The Addams Family, Suck It, Shakespeare in Love, and Into the Woods.
Katie Reyes (Becca Perini - IRON; Student Two - 21 CHUMP STREET) is an upcoming freshman at Howard Community College, who was recently seen in the role of Christine Canigula in the show Be More Chill with Star Ltd in Baltimore. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and everyone else for this opportunity.
Azad Taylor (Maestro Blaq - SORROWFUL REVENGE) is an HCC graduate and an actor combatant through the Society of American Fight Directors and has been able to showcase his stage combat experience for many roles here at HCC. He has performed in A Little Fight Music, played Charles the Wrestler in As You Like It, Ares in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, and Duke Orsino in Twelfth Night. Azad has been very grateful for his time learning here at HCC.
CREATIVE TEAM BIOS
Natalie Armstrong (Musical Director - 21 CHUMP STREET) - Natalie is a Theatre major at Howard Community College with ten years of experience in classical music performance. She performed as a violist in the Maryland Christian Youth Band and Orchestra, as well in Peabody's Youth String Orchestra. She began performing in musicals at Ovations Theater Gaithersburg and appeared in Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), Hadestown (Worker's Chorus), Heathers (Heather Chandler), and Cabaret (Helga). This is her first experience music directing and can't wait to explore the world of musical storytelling with her cast. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her and the endless critique of her little sister.
CJ Cameron (she/her) (Fight Choreographer - DEADLINE; Intimacy Choreographer - 21 CHUMP STREET) is so excited to be a part of the One-Act Festival. She is so glad she can help her fellow actors/directors have an opportunity to show their work. She is a member of SAFD and is working on intimacy. She loves her castmates and directors so much!
Florense'Olivea David (Director - BETWEEN) is happy to be a part of this One-Act Festival as a director for the first time, Co-Directing with Deborah Majekodunmi. As someone who is used to being on stage, she is so ecstatic to be trying out other concepts to the art she loves and cares for. She would like to thank her friends who always give her high spirits, directors and professors for helping shape her abilities, and most of all her family who give her support to even participate in the arts.
Adrian Kemah (Director/Fight Choreographer - SORROWFUL REVENGE) After multiple performances in several HCC shows, Adrian Kemah has written and will be performing and directing in an original One Act play Sorrowful Revenge. He has performed in shows such as The Importance of Being Earnest as Jack Worthing, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical as Luke, and Medea as Jason. Adrian is extremely excited to bring this creative vision to life. “I would love to thank all the cast and supporters who have helped create this story.”
Diana Novelo-Someta (Director - 21 CHUMP STREET) - Diana is a Theatre major at Howard Community College with over six years of experience in the performing arts. She began her performance journey at Suitland Highschool, where she majored in Theatre Performance at their Center for Visual Performance Arts. She has mainly been on stage for shows such as, The Laramie Project (Zubaida Ula, Zackie Salmon, Leigh Fondakowski), The Colored Museum (Normal Jean), The Skin of Our Teeth (Sabina), Medea (Medea), Stupid F#@king Bird (Nina), and Anomalous (Dr. Clarice Norton) to name a few. This will be her first time directing and she looks forward to developing new leaps in her creative path. She is grateful for the support of her peers, professors, and family throughout her creative journey.
Ben Strigle (Director – IRON) is a DMV-based actor and dialect coach, and he is so excited to be making his stage directorial debut! Ben has a degree in film production from Towson University, where he directed several student short films, and he works as a substitute teacher. Local credits include Hair (Vagabond Players), Newsies (Other Voices Theatre), and Eurydice, The Importance of Being Earnest, Stupid F#@king Bird, and Twelfth Night (Howard Community College). Ben would like to thank his amazing support system, creative team, and Maya Graham, the playwright who wrote Iron for Towson University’s PlaySlam. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Tiyana Waldron (Writer & Director - DEADLINE) is excited to direct and make her playwriting debut with the one-act play she wrote entitled DEADLINE. Recently, Tiyana has acted in shows like Twelfth Night (Feste) and Eurydice (Child of the Underworld) here at Howard Community College. She is currently a second year pursuing a major in theatre here at Howard Community College. Tiyana would like to thank her family for always supporting in all the crazy things she wishes to do. And she would like to thank her friends for always pushing her to strive for more.
Taylor Porter (Production Stage Manager) is stoked to be working on the One-Act Festival! Taylor is studying entertainment technology here at HCC with the goal of being a professional stage manager. She's worked here at HCC on Anomalous, Stupid F#@king Bird, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Taylor is so excited to be part of the team and learning more about how to be the best manager she can be. Taylor wants to give a shout-out to her courageous cast, charming crew, fond friends, and faithful family.
Adia Duckworth (Assistant Stage Manager) is very excited to be a part of her first production at Howard Community College. She has previously stage-managed high school productions of Curtains, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Merrily We Roll Along.
Olivia Murray (Rehearsal Stage Manager -SORROWFUL REVENGE) is proud to be working on her ninth production at Howard Community College. Previously, she was the stage manager for The Importance of Being Earnest and Ride The Cyclone, the assistant stage manager for A Little Fight Music, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, We Could Be Heroes, Medea, and the HCC Dance Showcase (2024), as well as a production assistant for Skin of Our Teeth. This is her 3rd year at HCC, majoring in nothing in particular. She wants to thank the cast, the production and artistic team, and everyone who worked to make this show as great as possible!
Robert Weaver (Lighting Designer) is from Baltimore, MD. Robert graduated with a bachelors from Eastern Mennonite University. Robert is currently part of the technical teams at George Washington University, Georgetown University, and John Hopkins University. Robert has most recently been the lighting designer at EMU for Addams Family: The Musical, Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, U2 Romeo & Juliet, Shrek: the Musical, Pride and Prejudice, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and Measure for Measure (Eastern Mennonite University), and assistant lighting designer for The Spitfire Grill.
Kate Twilley (Costume Designer) is excited to get a chance to come back to design/collaborate with HCC's Theatre Department. Her recent credits include HCC Dance Showcase (2024, 2025), Anomalous, Twelfth Night, HCC Dance Company 2025: Ties Between Us, The Importance of Being Earnest, Ride the Cyclone, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Medea, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Kate holds a B.A. in Theatre from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a focus in Costume Design.
A. Lorraine Robinson (Production Manager) is an award-winning theatre director, producer, and community arts educator. She’s previously worked at Arena Stage, Dallas Theater Center, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, and ran her own theatre company, MuseFire Productions. Lorraine has a bachelor’s degree in Theatre & Psychology from St. Mary’s College of MD, where she’s been an adjunct instructor and guest director, and has a master’s degree in Theatre from Brown University. She is thrilled to be in residence at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center supporting HCC theatre productions.
HCC THEATRE PROGRAM
Bill Gillett, Chair, Performing Arts
Jenny Male, Coordinator of Theatre
Lisa Wilde, Professor, Theatre
HOROWITZ CENTER STAFF
Janelle Broderick - Horowitz Center Director
Jessica Chaney - Content Coordinator
John Elder - Technical Director
A. Lorraine Robinson - Production Manager
Darius McKeiver - Business Associate
Linwood Milan – Technical Coordinator
Eric Moore - Production Electrician
Mark Smedley - Associate Technical Director
Julie Via - Audience Services Manager
Bill Watson – Gallery Manager and Curator
SPECIAL THANKS
University of Maryland, One Fine Wrench - Auto Repair
This performance is made possible through generous support from the Maryland State Arts Council.
HCC’s Theatre Program is also a participating member of the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF).
The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional ACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in ACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels.
Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the ACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance. Last year more than 1,500 productions were entered in the ACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the ACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.