Refuge: A Play
Mary Frances Noser
Playwright / "Myra"
Mary Frances is an actor and writer originally from Nashville, Tennessee. LA acting credits include His Royal Faking Highness (ROSIE) with Tandon Productions, Fishing: the web series (guest star), Epiphany (Short, lead) with UCLA Summer Institute, and “Kat” in LOCKER ROOM TALK with SORORITY, produced by gina young. Playwriting credits include Leave, prod. by Emerson Stage, and Lucy, prod by Mercutio Troupe. Proud graduate of Emerson College (BFA in Theater and Performance) and London Dramatic Academy (Acting Certificate). All the love in the world to my parents, brothers, family, friends, and every person who helped put this together. For Catherine, Dida, J.W, Anne, Zoe, Craig, Kathy, Eric, Michael and every teacher who's ever believed in me. Insta: @maryfrancesnoser
Dallis Seeker
"Kellon"
Dallis is a Los Angeles-based actor and voiceover artist. Recent theatrical credits include A Phrasal, Likewise Me by Rose McAleese and We Are Proud To Present… by Jackie Sibblies Drury with Third Culture Theatre, and the West Coast Premiere of A Small Group by Taylor Gregory at the Hudson Theatre. He has also been seen onscreen in numerous short films and web series. As a voiceover artist, Dallis can be heard in Tandon Productions’ audio dramas Life on Pause, The Sword and the Stoner, His Royal Fakin' Highness, and SuperOrdinary, as well as Hartlife NFP’s Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic Mystery. He holds a degree in Theatre & Performance from Emerson College. www.dallisseeker.com; IG: @dallis_seeker
Jack Walker Nixon
"Danny"
Jack Nixon is an LA based actor and improvisor, born and raised in Pasadena. Recent on screen credits include The People’s Joker directed by Vera Drew and Superficially Deep with Heritage Parks productions. Jack graduated from Emerson College with a BFA in Theatre and Performance. Jack is also a referee for youth Comedy Sports events in the LA area. He is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful production with so many thoughtful and caring people. He would like to give a shout out to his boyfriend, family and friends for always supporting him.
Aria Lynn Sergany
Director
Aria is a creator, writer, educator, and organizer originally from Boston, Massachusetts. Most recently she wrote, directed, and produced The Universe In You: A Play About Us. Other directing credits include Theo Goodell’s 900 Mouths vs The Black Box and George Brant’s Bethena. She graduated from Suffolk University with a double major in Creative Writing and Stage Directing. Aria currently works as the Programs Coordinator for Vigilant Love: a solidarity community against violence and Islamophobia. She also coordinates for Farm2Power who uplifts BIPOC farmers and provide fresh produce to food insecure families in Los Angeles. She is wildly passionate about community care and the power of educating and inspiring young people. Aria is infinitely grateful to her partner, her mom and loving family, her dear friends, and her cats without whose support she would not be here today.
Insta: @v.aria.tion
Maggie Adler
"Stage Directions"
Maggie Adler is super excited and thankful to be a part of this new play reading written by the incredibly talented Mary Frances Noser whom she met in acting class and she can’t think of a better way to get back into the acting scene! Having grown up in Cleveland, Ohio, Maggie started performing at a young age doing community theatre in the area. After moving to LA, she has been a part of the Santa Monica College Theatre Department and takes classes in the area. Now that life has picked up after the Covid lockdown, Maggie cannot wait to take her acting career to the next level by participating in as many projects as she can. Her favorite credits include Anne of Green Gables (Anne Shirley), The Children’s Hour (Martha Dobie), and The Foreigner (Catherine Simms). When she’s not acting, Maggie loves to read and hang out with her cat, Potato.
Cassie Cormier
Stage Manager
Cassie is also a proud alumni of Emerson College she’d like to thank the mafia for bringing her to this incredible team. While in Boston she got her BFA in Stage and Production Management and dually concentrated in theater and live broadcast. Credits include Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Boston Premiere, The Nutcracker with the Boston Ballet, Chester Bailey with the Contemporary American Theater Festival, plus 29 collegiate productions. She spends most of her time PAing which most recently includes Dancing with the Stars, Capital Concerts, The Oscars, and The Grammys. Cassie is beyond grateful to finally be back in the theater and making her stage management debut in LA!
Vanessa Boss
Producer
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Vanessa Boss (Producer) is an actor, writer, producer and Emerson College alumni (BFA Acting 2015). She is a Hollywood Fringe '19 veteran with her one woman show, "Uprooted" that she wrote and performed. "Uprooted" was also an official selection of the prestigious LA Women's Theatre Festival 2020. Vanessa is also the CEO/Founder of her film production company Uprooted Films, LLC. The company's first film "I Propose We Break Up" is currently in post-production with plans to submit to festivals this year. Vanessa is absolutely thrilled to be a part of the "Refuge" team!
@vanessaboss_actor