STAGE PLAYS

Playwright & Co-Producer

Andrea J. Fulton is an award winning playwright, songwriter, producer and founder of the Fulton Arts Foundation. Her plays, like her approaches to life, are thought provoking, socially conscious, multi-culturally inclusive and push the envelope toward greater awareness.  She lives every moment in gratitude and likes to remind people of the importance of kind thought and deed and the power of love, faith and acceptance of others as well as ourselves. Andrea has been an inspiring consultant and business leader managing community organizations, her own business ventures and working in City government for over thirty years.   

Dramaturg

For the past 14 years, Michael Green has been a drama instructor for the Artists Collective in Hartford, CT and is currently a Teaching Artist for Medgar Evers College English Department’s “Re-envisioning Ourselves through Literature” program founded by Dr. Brenda Greene. As Producer / Director of Shades of Truth Theatre for 16 years, Michael Green is committed to presenting positive theatre that is both provocative and educational while illuminating the total Black Experience. Shades of Truth Theatre has performed at High schools, Middle Schools, Colleges, and Universities throughout NY and the Tri-State area. He is always on the lookout for new and uncompromising voices and welcomed this opportunity to work with Andrea Fulton & Theater for The New City.

Director 

Kymbali Craig (Director) is an Actress, Director and Published Author. She can be seen on networks such as NBC, CBS, HBO, NETFLIX, STARZ, SHOWTIME and others. She has directed various off-Broadway productions, short films and PSA's. In her first book of teen fiction titled "Justice", an African American teen finds love and breaks the stereotypes imposed on teens from urban communities. Published by Rosen Publishing, it can be found on Amazon. For more information Google.com

Stage Manager

Melissa Diaz was born in Brooklyn, New York. She began performing as a dancer at age 5. At 10, she became involved in musical theater. Infatuated with TV shows, movies and the processes involved in creating them, by the age of 18, she performed less and got in touch with all aspects of production (lighting, sound, directing, stage management, camera work, writing and acting). While assessing her infatuation with all she had practiced, she began taking stock of her commitment and passion and began dreaming of one day owning her own production company for film and theater alike. She is now co-owner of an up and coming production company, Tru Luv Entertainment.

Set Designer

Lytza R. Colon of the South Bronx is a Visual Artist, Community Leader and Activist. She began in 2008 in TNC’s award winning Street Theater Summer Program and is now Special Props Master. She is honored to assist and be mentored by Mark Marcante, TNC's Production Manager of Set Design, Set Building, and Set Dressing. She works magic with cardboard and a noted review by Andrew Martin, nitelifeexchange.com stated, “Lytza R. Colon couldn't have been more creative in allowing the more classical aspects of great theatre to come into play with her puppetry of animals, masks and special props". View her work at www.lytzacolon.tumblr.com

Costume Designer

Kathy Roberson began her career in the arts at the age of 14 as a dancer. She has toured the globe with a career lasting several decades as a dancer, actor and wardrobe supervisor, many years of which have been spent supporting the work of famed Producer and Director, Woody King and his New Federal Theater. Along the way, she earned a degree from NYU and anchored herself with a career in social work. 

 Kymbali Craig (Margo) is an Actress, Director and Published Author. She can be seen on networks such as NBC, CBS, HBO, NETFLIX, STARZ, SHOWTIME and others. She has directed various off-Broadway productions, short films and PSA's. In her first book of teen fiction titled "Justice", an African American teen finds love and breaks the stereotypes imposed on teens from urban communities.   For more info, Checkout YouTube.com, Kymbali.com, LUGyourshare.com. 

 Lianne Awah (Young Margo) is an actress originally from Chicago. Her recent works include playing Young Muriel in the play "Leaves", playing the lead in an indie feature film, and she is currently shooting a sexy drama short film. Lianne is a mental health advocate and has found acting very therapeutic and healing. Young Margo is a very exciting role for Lianne because she gets to explore deep themes that are close to her heart. 

Matthew C. Harling (Young Gabe) is an actor, writer, model, and director with over ten years in the industry. Studying writing, journalism, and media production, Matt graduated from Buffalo State College in 2015. Upon graduation, he started his own production company, New Vision and continued his education, studying classical acting and stunt choreography. Professional experience includes commercial, film, and theater such as Daddy's Girls Club, the limited series Up State NY. Leaves, and Lone Stars. 

 Riyadh Rollins (Young Eddie) is from Phoenix, Arizona. A graduate of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he studied Biochemistry and Theatre Arts and is currently working in New York City in film and theatre. Credits include portrayal of Gaston in Disney's Beauty and the Beast with The Offending Shadows Theatre Co., Papa Shakespeare in The African Company presents Richard III, Cory in August Wilson's Fences with the Nevada Conservatory Theatre and most recently as James/Young Curtis in ‘BSou’ Repertory Theater Company’s Leaves at Theater for the New City. Riyadh is supported by his loving mother, father, brother and partner.