RACHEL BRUDNER (Nellie Bly) is an NYC-based actor, thrilled to be making her Speranza debut! Some favorite recent credits include JUDY MOODY & STINK (Judy Moody) - ArtsPower, PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL (Pinkalicious) - Vital Theatre, LITTLE WOMEN (Beth) - Holmdel Theatre Company, National Tour of PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE (Swing), THE EMANCIPATION OF SUGAR AND BABY (Sugar) - “Weasel Fest” - Brick Theatre. She received her BA in Theatre at Muhlenberg College. Rachel also records voiceovers for Little Fox English, where her voice can be heard in several animated audiobooks, and she can be seen in several “Mother Goose Club” videos (Netflix). She is a proud Teaching Artist and the Program Manager at Treasure Trunk Theatre! She is honored and excited to be telling Nellie’s story! Rachelbrudner.com.

SAMANTHA RESNICK (Nellie Bly Cover) is an actor, singer, and teaching artist based here in New Jersey. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Gender Studies from Long Island University Post. Favorite credits include BRIGHT STAR (Margo) and the world premiere of THE {W}RIGHT SISTER (Katharine Wright) at Lees-McRae Summer Theatre, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (Anne Page) at Texas Shakespeare Festival, and WE CAN DO IT: GREAT WOMEN IN HISTORY (Various) at Bright Star Touring Theatre – which also featured Nellie Bly! They are passionate about new work that is grounded in education, history, and community, and so excited to debut with Speranza Theatre Company in A CHAIN AROUND THE WORLD. www.Samantha-Resnick.com

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KIMBERLY BOLLARD (Woman 1) is an actor, writer, and educator based in NYC. Recent theater credits include a devised collaborative theatrical experience called ANANSI’S STORY FESTIVAL (Mary Ellis) at ReThink Theatrical, VOTES FOR WOMEN (Alice Paul Swing) at Speranza Theatre Co., and PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS (Emma) at T. Schreiber Studio. She recently starred as the lead in the feature film “Asking for a Friend” by Toasted Entertainment. She has written for several satire publications such as Reductress, McSweeney’s, and GOLD Comedy. In addition to acting, she is the Executive Director of TRUE Mentors in Hoboken, NJ, and proudly serves as a teaching artist for Speranza Theatre Co. She graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in Theater and Journalism and a minor in filmmaking. She is ecstatic to bring several characters to life in A CHAIN AROUND THE WORLD, and she hopes you enjoy the show! @kimberlybollard

JOELLE ZAZZ (Woman 1 Cover) is a professional actor, director and teaching artist. Previously, and most recently, she has worked with NJ Rep, The Mile Square Theatre, Premiere Stages, the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, Dreamcatcher Rep, and more. Joellezazz.com

PATRICK O’KONIS (Man 1) is an actor and a theater educator splitting his time between the New England and New York City area. He received his BA in Theatre from College of the Holy Cross(16’) and his MFA in Acting from Brooklyn College (18’). He specializes in immersive theater starring in The Stranger Things Experience (Netflix/Fever), The Polar Express Train Ride (Warner Bros), and Horseshoe Empire (MJCH). He also works in regional theaters throughout the eastern seaboard including the Wilbury Theatre Group Indecent  and Cumberland Theater Escape to Margaritaville . For more information check out his website at www.patrickokonis.com

SCOTT TOMJACK is an actor, comedian, & writer who is extremely excited to be making his Speranza debut. Scott is an alum of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts NYC & Montclair State University BFA program. Scott made his television debut as one of the Kid Crew on  the longest continuously running American children’s program, “Captain 11” (KELO-TV) Based out of NJ , Scott has appeared for such NJ theater companies as Alliance Repertory Theater, 12 Miles West, Luna Stage, and The Women's Theater Company. Favorite credits include Max in THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW & Martin in SEMINAR for The Women's Theater Company. Scott also appeared as Bob in The Garden State Film Festival award winning Best Homegrown Short Film, “The Doorwalker” (Parkbros).

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TREY RADU-BLACKBURN (Man 1 - Cover) is an actor and writer. He received his MFA in Acting from The New School for Drama. Theatre credits include: King Lear (Royal Shakespeare Company, Brooklyn Academy of Music); The Christians (Playwrights’ Horizons); Peter and the Starcatcher (Theatre for Humanity); Invasion (Estrogenius Festival, Best Actor Award); As You Like It (Brimstone Creek Productions, Sharon Springs, NY); Janey Miller’s World Tour (Speranza Theatre Company). Screen: Going Both Ways (webseries); Meet: The Webseries (webseries). He is a co-founder of Asterism Theatre Company. www.treyradublackburn.com Instagram: @treykthethird @bearleftembroidery @threedottheatre