Ava Kepple is a Philadelphia based director, producer,  choreographer, and anything else you might need to get the job done!  With a degree in Directing, Playwriting, and Production from the University of the Arts her heart lies in theater for young audiences or any world that is fantastical or magical. Inspired by old fairy tales, puppetry and movement, she strives to create a theatrical space that spans beyond generational divides. Encouraging the young and old to join a world filled with play. 

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Recent work includes My Mother Once Read Festival, In Pieces by Joey Contreras, and A Little Death by Hallie Malina. 

Rose Farrell (she/her)  is a Philadelphia based playwright, director, and producer creating new work relying on extremes and contradictions, using comedy and horror tropes with a trans/queer lens. As a theater artist she’s worked with Playpenn and Theater Exile, is a co-founder of the artists collective Gameplay Theater Lab that focuses on new interactive theater, and recently graduated from the Directing Playwriting and Production program at The University of the Arts. Writing credits include The Clownssacre (Gameplay Theater Lab), Seities (The University of the Arts), Aluminum Barbie (University of the Arts), and Hot Cold Shower (University of the Arts). She begrudgingly hails from the state of Texas, and loves all the things everyone loves: cats, clowns, and cult documentaries. rosefarrell.com

Mandi Hall (she/her) is a recent graduate who studied to get her BFA as a Fine Arts major with a minor in Art History at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. She is currently working as a middle school art teacher. Her more recent works consist of installation work involving furniture elements and vintage patterns. It also relies heavily on material such as fabric with hand-sewn and stitch-works. The process of her work is to intertwine her family traditions, the stories of her relatives, and her own personal journey as a young artist. Check out her depop for recent vintage finds! https://www.depop.com/inthismomentvintage/ 

Leanna Doyle (she/her) is a recent graduate of the University of the Arts with her BFA in Acting. Some favorite credits include Hamlet (Hamlet) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Puck). Leanna is beyond grateful for the incredible ensemble of artists who brought this show to life, and she sends all of her love to her family and friends. leannadoyle.com

Charlie Nicolini (they/he) is a recent University of the Arts grad and is thrilled to be working again with the My Mother Once Read team! They have appeared in multiple children's theater roles and are beyond excited to share this wonderful show with all of you. Be sure to come and check it out!

Khenadi Christmas (they/she) is a Senior Musical Theater major at UArts. Prior credits include Head Over Heels (Pamela), Cherry Orchard (Dunyasha), All At Once (Margaret), Hot Spot (Naomi). Endless thanks to Rose & Ava!!

Olivia Berkson (she/her) is a recent graduate of the University of the Arts and is so excited to be in another production of "My Mother Once Read"! Thank you to Ava for creating an environment that feels like recess everyday!

Gio Coppola (he/him) is thrilled to be joining My Mother Once Read for the first time! He is a current junior musical theatre major at the University of the Arts. Favorite past credits include The Sweet Hereafter (Mitchell Stephens) and This Beautiful City (Ensemble). Special thanks to Ava and Rose for bringing us all together in Bugboro!

Roberto Delgado (he/him), a recent graduate of the University of the Arts, is excited to be working alongside so many familiar faces in this project. The creation of new works has become an ever growing passion of his and a huge thank you to the team for their hard work. Special thanks to Mom and Dad for always having his back.