Manuel Simons, Playwright/Performer

Manuel has appeared on stages across the U.S. and abroad, in films including Spike Lee’s “She Hate Me” with Woody Harrelson, “Something’s Gotta Give” with Diane Keaton, “Pride and Glory” with Colin Farrell and TV series such as “Law & Order”, “The Sopranos” and “Sex and the City”. He has toured nationally and regionally in plays that include “Driving Miss Daisy”, “The Stone Guest” (based on Moliere’s Don Juan) and “Murder at Café Noir”. His New York theatre credits include Suzan-Lori Parks’ “El Silencio Grande” at The Public Theater, The Faux-Real Theatre Company’s “William Shakespeare’s Haunted House” at The Public Theatre, “Not in My Name” with The Living Theatre and Shakespearean roles as diverse as Hamlet, Richard III and Malvolio. Simons is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and Actors’ Equity Association (AEA). His screenplay, “Unlikely Cowboys”, was a New Century Writers Award Quarter-Finalist. His solo play, “Queer in the U.S.A.”, was developed on the stages of The Provincetown Playhouse and The American Place Theatre. Produced by The Faux-Real Theatre Company, “Queer in the U.S.A.” premiered in New York as part of Emerging Artists Theatre’s One Man Talking Festival.
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Chrissy Moore, Director/Dramaturge/Production Designer

Chrissy directed the New York premiere of "Queer in the U.S.A." as part of Emerging Artists Theatre’s One Man Talking Festival, as well as previous workshops of the play at The American Place Theatre and New York University’s Theatrix Festival of new works. Other credits include V-Day Benefit Performances of "The Vagina Monologues", Bohemian Theatre Ensemble’s production of Sophocles’ "Electra", The Griffin Theatre’s production of Neil Gaiman’s "Stardust", and Milton Theatre’s One Act Festival production of "While I’m Up". Her directorial expertise has served the many young actors she has coached in the Youth Company of Off-Broadway’s MCC Theatre.
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The Faux-Real Theatre Company

The Faux-Real Theatre Company transcends boundaries traditionally placed between artists and the public by inviting audiences to engage and interact directly with performers in environments that challenge theatrical conventions. Our work is often site-specific, environmentally-staged, outdoors, non-proscenium, or non-traditional. Our name, Faux-Real, embodies an aesthetic in which the extraordinary and the quotidian meld into dynamic stage life. We deliver challenging texts, classical and contemporary, in multi-dimensional productions that are engaging and accessible. Founded in 1994, The Faux-Real Theatre Company has been a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization since 1997. www.fauxreal.org

Mark Greenfield (Script Consultant) is the founding Artistic Director of The Faux-Real Theatre Company (FRTC) with whom he has created such shows as FUNBOX, William Shakespeare’s Haunted House, Igloo Tales, and Htebcam (Macbeth in Reverse). Other work with FRTC includes co-directing Carrie DuBois’ adaptation of The Tinderbox with Constance Tarbox. Mark’s original play IE: In Other Words was recently produced at the Flea Theater in New York City. Currently, he is directing FRTC’s production of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. Presented in ancient Greek style with an all-male cast, the production is touring the U.S. Midwest and playing various New York City venues.
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Andrew Brown (Associate Producer) has over 20 years experience working with arts and community organizations to improve their organizational effectiveness in the areas of management, operations, and marketing. He has produced a wide variety of performances, charity galas, and live industrials for non-profit organizations, as well as high-profile media and entertainment industry clients.