Presents:
A Raw and Darkly Humorous Exploration of Lost Youth
In the parking lot of a 7-Eleven, a group of aimless twenty-somethings gathers nightly, clinging to old friendships and fading dreams. When a former classmate returns as a rising rock star, their stagnant world is upended, forcing them to confront their ambition, failures, and the fear of moving forward.
Wickedly funny and brutally honest, SubUrbia captures the restless search for meaning, the ache of unfulfilled potential, and the universal struggle to find one's place in the world.
March 28 - April 13 2025
SubUrbia
By Eric Bogosian
Directed By Michele M. Gossett
The Odyssey Theater
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Who’s Who In SubUrbia
Hayden James Black (Buff Macleod)
A Los Angeles native, trained at the Actors Studio in England and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Previous credits include: “Secret Lives of Losers,” “North Shore Fish”, and “Much Ado About Nothing,” and guest starred on TLC’s “Welcome to Plathville.”
Prahaan Padhiar (Nazeer/Norman Chaudry)
An Indian actor born and raised in Mumbai. Professionally trained at Northeastern University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Previous credits include: Max Prince in “Laughter on the 23rd Floor",” Junior in “Dearly Departed,” Brian in “Joking Apart,” Bradley in “Four Dogs and a Bone,” Macbeth in “Macbeth",” and Theseus/Egeus in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Prahaan is an adventurous soul,who loves exploring new places, soaking up different cultures or curling up with a historical book.
Duke Pierce (Tim Mitchum)
As far back as he can remember, Duke Pierce has always wanted to be an actor. In 2018, he left Louisiana to pursue that dream. He has appeared in many theatrical productions, some of his favorite roles being Paul Bratter in "Barefoot in the Park," Sgt. Williams in "Tracers," Demetrius in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and Willard in "Footloose."
Equally interested in directing, he has directed films, and for the stage, including "Down Came the Rain," "DNA”, and "Almost, Maine" in Switzerland. He is always grateful to be on stage and performing with these rascals is no exception.
Mason Kennerly (Neil 'Pony' Moynihan)
A versatile performer who began his career in professional wrestling before transitioning to theater and film.
A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he has appeared in “Bash” (Bold Theatre), “The Desperate Hours” (Group Rep Theatre), and “Tracers” (Fringe Festival).
On screen, he stars in the upcoming ’90s slasher “213 Bones” and portrayed Billy Greene in “Lover of Men: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln” (AMC Theatres, Amazon Prime).
Mason also creates sketch comedy with “Unearthed Tapes” and appears in the popular YouTube series “Dhar Mann.”
Lachie McPheat (Jeff Gallagher)
A New Zealand-born actor who discovered his passion for theatre at 15. At 19, he moved to Los Angeles to train at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he was honored with the prestigious Voice & Speech Award, given to only one graduate per class.
His credits include the short film “The Machine” and stage roles such as “Juror 8” (Twelve Angry Men), “Roy” (Lone Star), “Jason Carmichael” (Romantic Comedy), and “James Bates” (A Book of Days).
He is deeply grateful for the unyielding support of his loving family as he pursues his passion and is thrilled to bring Jeff to life in this production.
Amye Partain (Sooze Beckwith)
An Atlanta native and graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, is thrilled to make her Mojo Ensemble debut.
With a deep passion for the theatre, some previous credits include: “Brooklyn's Way” (Theatre 68), “#CaseyAndTommyGetHitched” (Loft Ensemble), “Ascension Day” (Zephyr Theatre) and more.
Pearly Mitnasala (Pakeeza Chaudry)
An Indian actress, born in Andhra Pradesh and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. After earning a Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering, she discovered her passion for acting and transitioned into the entertainment industry.
Since moving to Los Angeles in 2023, Pearly has appeared in the popular children’s series “Blippi” and a print campaign for Amazon.
Dedicated to bringing authenticity and depth to her performances, Pearly continues to build her career in film and television.
Mikayla Perez (Bee-Bee Douglass).
An Mexican American actress from Houston, Texas, and a proud alumna of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Acting.
She is honored to be part of “SubUrbia” and excited to bring this powerful story to life. With a deep passion for storytelling, Mikayla strives to create meaningful connections with audiences through her work.
Her favorite roles include Agnes in “She Kills Monsters,” Jesse in “Sweat”, and April in “The Red Suitcase.” She is grateful for every opportunity to collaborate in theatre, where each voice and contribution is essential to the magic of live performance.
Lilli Simerman (Erica Gerson)
An LA based actress from the San Francisco Bay Area. Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Experience in theatre and musical theatre includes roles such as Sally Bowles in “Cabaret,” Cinderella in “Into the Woods”, Neely in “Secret Lives of Losers,” and Shelby in “Steel Magnolias”.
Lilli also works as a magician’s assistant for The Kazam Direction Show and is a nightclub singer at the Room Number 13 on Hollywood Blvd.
Production Team
Director: Michele Gossett
Executive Producers: Michele Gosset & Diana Demayo-Brown
Associate Producers: Stevie-Jean Placek, Ye Zhong & Charlotte Hendrickx
Assistant Producer: Andres Garcia Arriola
Set Designer: Thomas Brown
Lighting Designer: Benedict Conran
Sound Designer: Joseph “Sloe” Slawinski
Cover Graphic Designer: Itzel Gonzalez
Website Designer: Anthony Campanella
Media Graphics Design: Amye Partain
Costume Designer: Gisely “Gigi” Ayub
Movement Coach: Jamie Nichols
Fight & Intimacy Director: Orion Barnes
Stage Managers: Mattie Helton, Josh Tracy, & Rhiana Eastland
Program Layout and Design: Diane Renée
Videographer: Josh Rosario and Tyler Townsend
Dialect Coach: Brenda Beck
Board Operator: TBD
Special Thanks to Our Generous Donors
Mojo Ensemble extends heartfelt gratitude to the incredible supporters who make our work possible. Your generosity fuels bold storytelling, artistic innovation, and the magic of live theatre.
Visionaries ($20,000+)
Making the magic possible, bringing bold stories to life
Kevin McPheat
Rebels and Rockstars ($4,000-$5,999)
Shaking up the scene with fearless support
Deborah Ridpath
Street Poets - ($750-$1,249)
The voices that keep the stories alive
Pat Hines and the Nora Rose-Hines Foundation
Robert W. Wheeler
Anthony Campanella
Mojo Board of Directors:
Chief Executive Officer: Michele Gossett
Chief Financial Officer: Diana DeMayo-Brown
Vice Chair: Robert W. Wheeler
Secretary: Deb Barker-Garcia
Board Members:
Robert Gossett
Robert Larcara
Brenda Beck
Erin Coleman
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