Robert E. Strand

Michaela is a NYC-based actor. She is a proud member of Theatre 68 and recently performed in the company's 15th Annual One Act Festival as Alice in "Storc". She is grateful to be working on this special project thanks to Robert and Renee.

Chris is a native New Yorker who has appeared in dozens of films, TV shows and plays. When he's not acting Chris is a journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveler and other major publications.

Rory was most recently seen as Charlene in the web series Happy Hour Playground. She has also appeared on The Daily Show, and in various internet commercials. This summer, you can see her as Blanche in the film Bonzo Gonzo. Recent theatre credits include Napalm and Sequins (April), Nolan's Wake (Mary), and Memory's Kiss (Liz) all produced by Piper Theatre; and as American Gothic in Memoirs of a Painted Woman at the PIT. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and (technically) adult children.

Shane is most often seen improvising at The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) with its flagship show ASSSSCAT 3000 and The Stepfathers. Other teams include: Rumpleteaser Musical Improv, The Prophecy, and Raaaatscraps at Caveat Theatre. He was featured in Out/Play's 2025 and 2026 Summer Short Play Festival. In April, he originated the role of Basileus in Phryne: Queen of Athens at Stag & Lion Theatre. He was also an actor/dancer with the performance art group Your Faithful Reader in their 2025 production of When The Veil Is Thin.

In New York Renée directed Stay Tuned and Fresh Out The Nursery for Theater 68. On the West Coast, Les Miserables and Spamalot; choreographed Jekyll and Hyde; been Director and Acting instructor for a Children’s Conservatory for 2 years and the Vocal Instructor for 7 years.  She’s currently a dialect coach for Studio Mallory.  Renée’s voiceover credits include: Ivy in Soulcalibur II and Epona Rhi in Mechwarrior III.  As an over 30 year veteran of the stage, she’s performed in such roles as: Annie Sullivan/Miracle Worker, Sarah Bernhardt/Bernhardt/Hamlet and Helen Bechdel/Fun Home.  (ReneeJHewitt.com)

Robert is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and environmental advocate, and the founder of the World Water Film Festival. His debut short Water You Talking About sparked a global nonprofit now active in 10 countries and participating in the 2026 UN Water Conference. A member of Theatre 68’s NY Chapter, he makes his playwriting debut with The Sparkle in the Grey at the Chain Theatre One‑Act Festival 2026. His credits include the 2025 New York Theater Festival, Theatre 68’s One‑Act Festival, and TV/film work in American Greed, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Zero Day, and Pinball.He also performs standup at NY Comedy Club and Gotham Comedy Club and competes in Punderdome as Kenny Dewitt.

Max is a NYC based actor, writer, photographer, and proud member of Theatre 68. After a career in education, Max shifted into acting, writing, and directing, with recent credits including playing Bob in “Storc” and assistant‑directing “Fresh Out the Nursery” for Theatre 68's 2026 One‑Act Festival. His photographic piece,”The Flat Iron”, was selected for last year's Grit Gallery exhibition in Newark, NJ. Find Max on YouTube: @TheOldSchoolCollective / IG: @ThroughOldSchoolEyes & @TheOldSchoolCollective.maxmed