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 Halley Platz was born in Rockwall, TX, but escaped to New York City. She is a neurodivergent, queer writer-performer-producer whose plays have been performed nation-wide and focus on the “traumedy” of living with a body and mind that do not fit into societal expectations, as well as the relationship between the theme of self-reflection and giving oneself a break and the form of comedy and giving an audience a break from life– and, always with a flavor of salty sweet smartassery!!

Her Off-Broadway debut, A Real Bitch, was an ensemble comedy about a bachelorette party gone existential femme identity crisis, which Platz co-produced and starred in, premiered at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Chelsea in December 2019. She then went on to write, produce, and perform in a two-person drama with music, I Can Mansplain, which premiered at the Triad Theatre in January 2020. 

Furthermore, she has worked under the leadership of such lauded writers including Bekah Brunstetter (Tony Nominee 2024, Netflix’s Maid, NBC’s This is Us), Will Arbery (Pulitzer Prize finalist), Liliana Padilla (Yale Drama Winner, How to Defend Yourself), as well as Tony-nominated director Danya Taymor (The Outsiders, Pass Over). Further acting credits include Skye Pamilton’s Lifted (lead, Three Willows Theatre Company), Bekah Brunstetter’s Public Servant (lead, Theatre Breaking Through Barriers NYC), and Aziza Barnes’ BLKS (supporting, Ojai Playwrights Conference Readings). She is an active member of Theatre 68 NYC under artistic director Ronnie Marmo, where she recently staged a premiere reading of her new musical HALZ: A MUSICAL TRAUMEDY.

 Liam, a Rochester, NY native, is making his debut at Vino Theatre with AMPD. This marks his

first performance since 2018, when he starred as Jean Valjean in his high school production of

Les Miserables. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry from SUNY

Fredonia, Liam took a break from the spotlight but is thrilled to be back on stage with a talented

cast and a phenomenal show. He wants to express his gratitude to his friends, family, and the

entire cast for their unwavering support. You can follow Liam on Instagram at li.am_wicks or his

music production account pond_brook_prod. Additionally, you can find his music on Spotify and

Apple Music under the persona ILLI.

Hunter Corbett is a NYC based actor who has been actively performing since 2020. She is part of the Theater 68 company and has written, directed, and starred in a variety of different pieces. She has always had a passion for singing and can't wait to bring Cassie to life! 

Michael has written work for and performed on stage at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, the Peoples Improv Theater, the Magnet Theater, and the Atlantic Theater Company. He produced Destiny and Peter, a pilot of a web series that was screened at the 2018 Official Latino Film and Arts Festival (NYC and Coachella) and nominated for Best New Media. He has produced, written, directed, and performed in over 200 live shows from sketch comedy and one-man performances to improv and drag shows. Michael graduated from New York University with a BFA in drama and a minor in studio art. Check out more of his work at therealmichaelnewman.com and follow him on Instagram: @therealmikenewhttps://www.instagram.com/therealmikenew/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">

Meghan Martin is a West Virginia girl, now calling New York City home after nearly a decade (giving her bragging rights to having lived in the two states with the most theme famous songs).  Meghan has worked as an actor and producer on various award-winning short film and television projects, as well as hosting and guesting on several actual play podcasts. You can currently see her work on Omeleto (Aaron with Two A’s), Apple TV (The Hatfield’s and McCoy’s: America’s Greatest Feud), and Spotify (RP Jesters: Midnight Gravity).  Her theater credits include The Vino Theater’s own Sex Jokes and Murder Festival, a summer season at Theater West Virginia, and performing Shakespeare at the Player’s Theater. Follow her on instagram @hellomeghanmartin for more of her work and pictures of her cat.  Her middle school self is jumping and screaming about being a part of this production (and her present self too). 

Bryan is excited to put his five years of employment at Rockwood Music Hall (RIP) to good use as Lower East Side venue owner Billy Beer!

NYC: “A Fifth Dimension” (Sour Grapes Productions); “Black, White & Blue”, “Iphus & Ianthe at the Courthouse” (New Ambassadors); “Click Chamber” (Producer’s Club); Upstate: “Number the Stars” (Theatre of Youth), “The Lonesome West” (Irish Classical Theatre). Film: Trew Calling, Hope for Christmas, Malicious Compliance;  Streaming: Diary of a Lunatic; Internet: Failed First Dates.

Behind the scenes, Bryan works in stage management with the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players and as Assistant Technical Director for the 2024 tour of Sugar Skull - A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure (Mexico Beyond Mariachi). Upstate, Bryan writes, directs, produces & performs in an annual stunt show for the Buffalo Bisons AAA baseball team's Star Wars Night, which raises money for local youth shelter Compass House. Proud member, SAG-AFTRA. Much love to Sarah. @bpstoyle 

Saturday Lawson has worked on many shows with Sour Grapes Productions including Chemical X Powerpuff Girls Improv Show, The Addams Parody, as well as both writing and acting in Punchline Loading comedy! She is so excited to be playing Front Row Paul in Happy Boring Life and has had a blast working with this amazing team and cast! She would love to thank Genny and Austin for having her in the production as well as Kevin for always supporting her and helping her run lines. Saturday can also be seen in the upcoming productions- I'm Afraid You've Got Ghosts and Out Of My Head both at the Vino Theater in May! Thank you to everyone for coming to see the show! (But whatever you do don't stand in front of me....because NO ONE gets in front of Front Row Paul!!!)

Sasha Reist (they/she) is a New York-based dancer, filmmaker, choreographer, and photographer. Sasha started her training at the Lorna London School of Ballet and then studied at The Ailey School in the Junior Division program under Tiffany Barnes. They recently graduated from University of Arizona with a BFA in Dance and BA in Film & Television. During her time there, she received the College of Fine Arts’ prestigious Creative Achievement Award, as well as the School of Dance’s Virginia Robinson Award. Sasha has danced with Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance since 2016 and performed in the inaugural EMDOD Company in Residence showcase. She has performed in the 2025 Glam Awards, Jamaica Dance Festival, Bryant Park Contemporary Dance Festival and the opening number at the 2023 Bessies. Sasha has been featured on television programs such as PIX 11 and LIVE with Kelly and Mark. They also choreographed and were performed in the music video for Big Bad’s “On Letting Go” and Wxther’s Hell’s Waltz. Sasha has worked with choreographers such as Sam Watson, Thang Dao, Cat Cogliandro, Michael Williams, Tammy Dyke Compton, John Leggio, Dante Puleio, and Doug Nielsen.