Comfort Woman
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STEVE GOLD - Playwright
A product of New York City, Steve Gold is the playwright of the full-length plays: Women and Guns, Soldiers of Science and Smash the State. Steve's play, Comfort Woman was recently produced at the Midtown International Theater Festival at the Jewel Box Theatre in New York City and will run again in January at the Secret Theatre in Long Island City.
JUSTIN GALLAGHER - Director
Justin is a New York based actor, director and photographer. He studied at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy back in 2011-2012 where he learned under top film and Broadway professionals. Directorial Credits: Comfort Woman (Jewel Box Theatre, NYC), Annie Jr. , Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland , Seussical the Musical Jr., The Wizard of Oz (2008, 2009). Performance Credits: Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson (Lyncoya Jackson - with 5th Floor Theatre Company in New York City), Inherit the Wind, Miracle on 34th Street, The Princess and the Pea, High Shcool Musical 2 (Teen Ensemble Alternate with TOTS/ Fox Theatre, Atlanta under direction of Tony Nominee Jeff Calhoun) and many more. Film: Miltown Pride (Unusual Films) and The Point of Divergence (Dir. Glen Trotiner).
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MIAOJUAN CHEN - Hye-Ree
Miaojuan Chen is a New York and Beijing based actress. She is currently pursuing her MFA in acting at the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University and has also received classical training from the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Apprentice Program. Her favorite credits include Earl of Pembroke in King John, Emily Smith in Hello, Out There!, Joanna in Funny Valentine, Anne Deever in All My Sons and Helen in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
AZIZ KARASH - Lt. Ito
Aziz Karash came to the USA from Kyrgyzstan in 2013 to pursue a career in acting and directing. He received training at HB Studio and Penny Templteon Acting Studio in NYC.
CHRISTOPHER KIM - Lt. Saito
Chris Kim is an Asian American actor, model, & musician based in New York. Originally from Maryland, he moved to NYC in 2013 to pursue a career in acting. Beginning from a young age, Chris has performed on stage for theater, musicals as well as orchestras. Lately, he has appeared in various indie films such as Ambiance, Tell Tale, The Destined King, Spring, and more. He has also made appearances in television shows such as Blindspot and My Crazy Love.