EMMANUELLE MATTANA (she/they) is an Australian actor, writer and maker passionate about telling stories that blend the playful with the political and connect with young, queer audiences.

Her debut play TROPHY BOYS is having its American premiere at MCC Theater before returning to tour Australia again after its 2024 national tour to sold out audiences and critical acclaim, where it was awarded Best New Work at the Sydney Theatre Awards, Best Play in Melbourne by Broadway World Australia, and voted Best Performance for Students from its inclusion in the Victorian curriculum.

As a performer, they are best known for leading three seasons of the International Emmy® Kids-nominated tween series “MUSTANGS FC” (ABCMe x NBCUniversal) and “VIDEO LAND”(Netflix), which was awarded Best Comedy at Series Mania. Feature film FWENDS, which she leads and co-wrote, premiered at the 75th Berlinale, where it was the first ever Australian film to win the Caligari Prize. She has been in residence with the emerging writers groups at Sydney Theatre Company and Malthouse Theatre, and also worked with Red Stitch Actors Theatre, Australian Theatre for Young People, and FortyFiveDownstairs.

Thank you to Mum, Papa and Remy-Roo, my favourite 16-year-old boy. I love you.

DANYA TAYMOR is a Tony® and Obie Award-winning New York-based director. Her Tony Award-winning production of THE OUTSIDERS musical is currently running on Broadway at the Jacobs Theater. Recent direction: Rachel Bonds’ JONAH (Roundabout); the Broadway production of Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s PASS OVER; Will Arbery’s Pulitzer Finalist HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING (Playwrights Horizons); EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING (New Group); Samuel Beckett’s ENDGAME (Gate, Dublin); Jeremy O. Harris’ “DADDY” (Almeida, London & New Group/Vineyard); Korde Arrington Tuttle’s GRAVEYARD SHIFT (Goodman Theater); Danai Gurira’s FAMILIAR (Steppenwolf); Martyna Majok’s QUEENS (Lincoln Center Theater). Her production of Antoinette Nwandu’s PASS OVER was filmed in collaboration with Spike Lee and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and is streaming on Amazon Prime. Current work includes Kimberley Bellflower’s JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN on Broadway at the Booth Theater. BA: Duke University

TERRY HU is a Chinese, queer, non-binary actor from New Jersey. Though they majored in Neuroscience at UCLA and were accepted into top physical therapy programs post-graduation, they ultimately turned down school to pursue their childhood dream of acting instead.

That same year, they won ABC’s nationwide Digital Talent Competition and eventually went on to make history as Disney’s first live-action non-binary character in ZOMBIES 3. They also star in Netflix’s acclaimed series “NEVER HAVE I EVER” and Hulu’s PROM DATES, which ranked among Variety’s Top 10 most streamed films during its opening week. Now, they are thrilled to be making their theater debut in TROPHY BOYS, directed by Tony Award® winner Danya Taymor.

LOUISA JACOBSON is a versatile performer known for her breakout role as Marian Brook in HBO Max’s hit period drama “THE GILDED AGE,” returning for its third season this summer. She will soon make her feature film debut in Celine Song’s THE MATERIALISTS, starring alongside Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. Her theater credits include acclaimed performances in TRAYF at The Geffen Playhouse, ROMEO AND JULIET at The Old Globe, NATIVE SON at Yale Repertory Theatre, THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING at Williamstown Theatre Festival, and LUNCH BUNCH presented by The Play Co. and Clubbed Thumb. She also served as Assistant Director on Maia Novi’s acclaimed Off-Broadway production of INVASIVE SPECIES. Jacobson is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and currently resides in New York City. Jacobson is represented by CAA and Brookside Artist Management.

ESCO JOULÉY is winning over audiences as “Sonya” in the acclaimed FX series “DYING FOR SEX,” alongside Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate, and previously starred opposite Patricia Clarkson and Brendan Gleeson in the Sundance series “STATE OF THE UNION.” Esco returns to MCC, having previously performed in WOLF PLAY (also SoHo Rep) and other recent theatre includes MERRY ME (NYTW), AS YOU LIKE IT (La Jolla), and TWELFTH NIGHT (Old Globe). Additional television includes “BLINDSPOTTING” (Starz), “HIGH MAINTENANCE” (HBO), “INVENTING ANNA” (Netflix), “MONSTERLAND” (Hulu), and the “ABC DISCOVERS: TALENT SHOWCASE.”

RENITA LEWIS: Off-Broadway/ Regional: FLEX (AUDELCO winner, Lucille Lortel nominee), GAMES (Soho Playhouse), THE VIRTUOUS FALL OF THE GIRLS FROM OUR LADY OF SORROW (The Flea), LORDES (New Ohio Theatre), THE TEMPEST, PHOTO PLAY (Dixon Place), iHeartRadio’s scripted podcast, “TAMPON ROCK” (Deja), Film/TV: NEWBIES, TRIPPED UP. Education: Juilliard Drama MFA (Current).

EMMANUELLE MATTANA (she/they) is an Australian actor, writer and maker passionate about telling stories that blend the playful with the political and connect with young, queer audiences.

Her debut play TROPHY BOYS is having its American premiere at MCC Theater before returning to tour Australia again after its 2024 national tour to sold out audiences and critical acclaim, where it was awarded Best New Work at the Sydney Theatre Awards, Best Play in Melbourne by Broadway World Australia, and voted Best Performance for Students from its inclusion in the Victorian curriculum.

As a performer, they are best known for leading three seasons of the International Emmy® Kids-nominated tween series “MUSTANGS FC” (ABCMe x NBCUniversal) and “VIDEO LAND”(Netflix), which was awarded Best Comedy at Series Mania. Feature film FWENDS, which she leads and co-wrote, premiered at the 75th Berlinale, where it was the first ever Australian film to win the Caligari Prize. She has been in residence with the emerging writers groups at Sydney Theatre Company and Malthouse Theatre, and also worked with Red Stitch Actors Theatre, Australian Theatre for Young People, and FortyFiveDownstairs.

Thank you to Mum, Papa and Remy-Roo, my favourite 16-year-old boy. I love you.

IMANI RUSSELL (they/them) is a proud born&raised&representing Brooklyn artist. Trained in classical music, musical theatre and acting, Imani made their Broadway principal debut in the groundbreaking new musical HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO and has performed on various Off-Broadway stages. Imani is also a proficient voice actor, lending their voice to award-winning series and podcasts, as well as audiobooks. TROPHY BOYS is Imani’s MCC debut! Siempre pa’lante; nunca pa’trás. @imanithecowboy | www.imanirussell.com