Katie Buckels-Executive Producer, Playwright, Director/The Runway Currently studying playwriting at the Actors Studio MFA program at Pace University.  Original work, Never Straight, Always Forward, performed at The Factory Theater and, Jonny’s Got a Secret, awarded 1st place student film from Picture This, CSU. I've immersed myself in the production and collaboration of this festival from building the website to writing a piece. katienellb@gmail.com
	Feowyn MacKinnon-Associate Producer, Playwright  Currently working as a 7th grade Creative Writing teacher in the Bronx.  A graduate of the Cleveland State University, has won recognition from the Marilyn Bianchi Playwriting Festival for her play, The 12-Year Rules, protesting adolescent conformity. Her other plays have appeared in local theaters in her hometown.  In addition to playwriting, she served as Art and Fiction editor for Whiskey Island Magazine, and a music columnist for Uttertrash Magazine.
	Shannon R. Simpson-Playwright A Cleveland based writer of multi-genres.  She has been awarded in poetry as well as fiction, and has enjoyed being in, or writing for the theater since childhood.  She is currently writing in the time she has to spare from her position at a consulting firm.  Feel free to visit her website for disturbing insights into the psyche of this writer at: www.personal.kent.edu/~ssimpso6
	Carston Turner-Playwright, Actor/Julian-Baby in Park Playwright and screenwriter having worked in Minneapolis, MN with the Illusion Theater and Pillsbury House Theater's Chicago Ave. House Project. He's currently a MFA student at the Actor's Studio at Pace University. He's a poet whose engulfed in Film and Theater and loves it.
	Bridget Leak-Director/With This Phone, Actor/Felicia-The Runway Currently studying directing at the Actors Studio MFA program at Pace University.  Previous directing experience, Clean, Proof, The Lover, Boy Gets Girl, Stop Kiss, Edmond. She is thrilled to be studying and working in NYC doing what she loves: directing and being with people. bridget.leak@gmail.com
	Norma Medina-Director/Baby in Park Directed Playtime, Las Nuevas Tamaleras, Our Lady of the Tortilla, Timekeeper. This Fall she begins her second year at the Actors Studio at Pace University getting her MFA in directing.  Learning to become a director after being an actor is a great learning experience and Norma is happy to be involved with Free to Stare making her Central Park debut.  ladesta62@yahoo.com
	Jamie Sellers-Director/Find a Penny, Pick Her Up
	Currently earning her Masters of Fine Arts at the Actor’s Studio in NY.  The NYU-TISCH graduate produced and starred in the 2007 NY Fringe Festival show, 200 Mystical Fictions, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.  Ashley’s roles range from Chava in, Fiddler on the Roof, to Sebastian in Shakespeare’s, Twelfth Night, and Bertot Brecht’s, He Who Says Yes, He Who Says No.  Inspired by working in the presence of such gifted and passionate artists.
	Ashley Brooke Adelman-Actor/Penny-Find a Penny, Pick Her Up
	Currently earning her Masters of Fine Arts at the Actor’s Studio in NY.  The NYU-TISCH graduate produced and starred in the 2007 NY Fringe Festival show, 200 Mystical Fictions, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.  Ashley’s roles range from Chava in, Fiddler on the Roof, to Sebastian in Shakespeare’s, Twelfth Night, and Bertot Brecht’s, He Who Says Yes, He Who Says No.  Inspired by working in the presence of such gifted and passionate artists. Ray Adornetto-Actor/Albert-Find a Penny, Pick Her Up
	Treasure Davidson-Actor/Sonya-The Runway Began her acting experience in the B.A. program at the University of Michigan.  Now as she continues her education at the Actor's Studio Master's Degree Program in Pace University, she's thrilled to perform for your enjoyment in New York's famous park.
	Kate Fess-Actor/Bernie-Find a Penny, Pick Her Up
	Justin Gallo-Actor/Rob-With This Phone
	Natalie Holly-Actor/Cheryl-Baby in Park A New York native currently in her second year at the Actor's studio MFA Program. After leaving NYC to earn a degree in sociology and Africana studies from Wells College, Natalie is thrilled to be among other determined and talented artists all in pursuit of a common goal.
	Ashley Love-Actor/Camille-With This Phone Is currently in her second year at the Actor's Studio M.F.A. program. She received her undergraduate training at Marymount Manhattan College and graduated with a B.A. in Acting from Emerson College in Boston. This has been a great opportunity to work with the very talented people in the program. Congratulations to everyone on this wonderful collaboration.
	Paul Fess-Troubadour