David Cromer (‘Tom’): Cromer is a director and actor originally from Chicago, currently based in New York. As a director, his New York credits include The Sound Inside (Broadway); The Band’s Visit (2018 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical, Ethel Barrymore Theatre); the Broadway revivals of Brighton Beach Memoirs and The House of Blue Leaves; The Treasurer (Playwrights Horizons); Man from Nebraska (Second Stage Theatre); The Effect, Orson’s Shadow, and Tribes (Barrow Street Theatre); Women or Nothing (Atlantic Theater Company); Really Really (MCC Theater); When the Rain Stops Falling and Nikolai and the Others (Lincoln Center Theater); and Adding Machine (Minetta Lane Theatre). Other directing credits include BUG (Steppenwolf Theatre Company) Next to Normal (Writers Theatre); Come Back, Little Sheba (Huntington Theatre Company); The Sound Inside (Williamstown Theatre Festival); and Our Town in London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston and Kansas City. As an actor, he recently appeared on Broadway as Howard Fine in the 2018 production of The Waverly Gallery. Prior to that, he appeared on Broadway as Karl Lindner in the 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun, and Off-Broadway as the Stage Manager in Our Town, which he also directed, at the Barrow Street Theatre. He appeared in the HBO series “The Newsroom,” the Showtime series “Billions,” and in the motion picture The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected). Cromer has received a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, three Obie Awards, three Lucille Lortel Awards, a Joe A. Callaway Award, four Jeff Awards, and in 2010 was made a MacArthur Foundation Fellow.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger (‘Michael’): Andrew is an actor, director, author and filmmaker. Broadway: Jesse Tuck in Tuck Everlasting (Drama League Award nominee), Crutchie in Newsies (Outer Critics Circle nominee), Mary Poppins, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol. 1st Nat'l Tours: Spelling Bee, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Mary Poppins, Ragtime. TV: The Other Two (HBO), The Undoing (HBO), The Blacklist (NBC), Three Rivers (ABC), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Nurse Jackie (Showtime), Looking (HBO). Film: The Rewrite, Marci X, Are You Joking? He is the co-creator the critically acclaimed series, Submissions Only and co-author of the children’s series Jack & Louisa (Penguin Random House).
Nick Rashad Burroughs (‘Tim’): Burroughs is a part of the Original Broadway Cast of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. He has also been seen on Broadway in Kinky Boots, King Kong and the 1st National Tour of Something Rotten. He also recorded the single “Ordinary Day” on Todrick Hall's #1 pop album “Forbidden,” as well as a new single “Tonight,” on all music platforms. Nick received a Broadway World Award for his portrayal of Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar. Other favorite credits include, James Brown in "Nick Rashad Burroughs is James Brown Live" at the Apollo Music Cafe, CJ in “The Get Down” (Netflix), Shrek The Musical (Donkey) & Ragtime (Coalhouse). Instagram/Twitter @Nickrburroughs.
Marla Louissaint (‘Marla’): Born in Haiti and raised in Washington Heights NYC, Marla is a 2020 Computer Science graduate from Fordham University, Broadway and TV/Film actor (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Netflix's “Seven Seconds”), internationally published model, and the Founder & President of abolitionist nonprofit Claim Cur Space Now. While finishing her degree in the fall of 2020, she was named to the Creative Collective NYC's Class of 2021 (Variety) alongside 40+ Black visionaries and recognized by Rihanna's brand SavagexFenty during Black History Month for her work as a change maker. Through her multiple disciplines, Marla has claimed her purpose to make the revolution irresistible and encourages the larger community to embrace their collective power to dismantle oppressive systems in society by incorporating activism into their daily lives to make an abolitionist future a reality.
Crawford Horton (‘Colin’): Crawford is an actor from Atlanta, Georgia. He studied musical theatre at Syracuse University and currently lives in Los Angeles. He is most known for his social media series "Guy Holding Laptop." You can follow on all platforms @broiled_crawfish.
Will T. Travis (‘Lee’): Will is from Birmingham, AL. Recent credits: Hamilton (2020), The Color Purple (2018), Choir Boy (2016), Sister Act (International Tour 2017). Will graduated from The University of Alabama with a BA in Musical Theatre in 2014. “I’m so excited to be apart of the “Not Looking” family. Words can’t describe how proud I am of these incredible men for telling such a beautiful story.” @willttravis
Evan Autio (‘Twink 1’): Originally from Michigan, Evan grew up dancing and performing. He performed in the tours of Newsies, Memphis, and Radio City. He gave you a drop split in a national commercial for Verizon and his feet were tap dancing (just the feet... no seriously only his feet) on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.” Check out his shenanigans on insta @EvAutio
Kyle Price (‘Rob’): Kyle is a multifaceted creative and influencer, credited in the field(s) of acting, modeling, hosting, and serving as an ambassador for various brands, based out of the New York City tri-state area. With acting credits in the web series "Quarter Century NY" & "Love @ First Night" as well as the short film, A for Alpha, he is on his way to take his career to the next level.
Cameron J. Ross (‘Jharrel’): Cameron is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, actor and producer. He wrote and produced the short film Black Movie Night, a response to 2015's #OscarsSoWhite and #BlackLivesMatter. The film premiered at The Cannes Film Festival and was featured in Huffington Post, Complex and Indiewire. Most recently, Ross wrote, directed and appeared in They Come. They Go a short film + photo series, streaming on Prime Video. Ross was named “Top Directors To Watch Of 2021” by OkayPlayer, is currently a writer on the Prime Video series “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” and was a writer on the Netflix series “Gentefied.” His TV and Theatre acting credits include Oprah Winfrey Presents: The Color Purple (Harpo), BET’s “Boomerang” (Dre) executive produced by Lena Waithe and Halle Berry and Netflix’s “Gentefied.”
Caroline Bowman (‘Kerry’): Caroline has been seen on Broadway and around the world in roles such as Elphaba in Wicked, Nicola in Kinky Boots, Eva Peron in Evita, And Lady of the Lake in Spamalot. She is currently starring as Elsa in Disney’s Frozen North American Tour. She holds a BFA from Penn State University. www.CarolineBowman.net
![Julius Chase (”G.G.”): Chase was most recently seen in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, on Broadway. Proud graduate of HSPVA in Houston, TX, & CCM [Cincinnati College- Conseratvory of Music]. Disney’s HSM & MAMMA MIA (Aluminum Tour in Russia and Israel). TV: “Claws,” “Preacher,” and Dancer for Camilla Cabello /Bazzi (“Beautiful”).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604819f1aa13631ff16398a5/1620436833328-ZNPIS9UQBGG9EA31RM48/image0+%281%29.jpeg)
Julius Chase (‘G.G.’): Chase was most recently seen in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, on Broadway. Proud graduate of HSPVA in Houston, TX, & CCM [Cincinnati College- Conseratvory of Music]. Disney’s HSM & MAMMA MIA (Aluminum Tour in Russia and Israel). TV: “Claws,” “Preacher,” and Dancer for Camilla Cabello /Bazzi (“Beautiful”).
David J. Cork (‘Nate’): David is an actor, writer, and creator from Indianapolis, Indiana. After transferring from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia to New York University, he completed his BFA in drama from Tisch School of the Arts. He currently spends his time meditating and working on his documentary, No Homo | No Hetero, a film capturing the lives of Black bisexual men. Favorite credits include Theater: True Bible Tales with Rob Askins (The Flea Theater) Zoohouse (National Black Theater), A Streetcar Named Desire (Precariat Productions), How to Load a Musket (59E59) and ABC Discover Showcase 2019. TV/FILM credits: “Gun Hill” (BET), “P-Valley” (STARZ), “Powerbook III: Raising Kanan” (STARZ), “Run the World” (STARZ), “The Politician” (NETFLIX), “Modern Love” (Prime Video), “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” (Hulu), “City on a Hill” (Showtime), “The Breeding,” “All Things Considered,” “Four Seasons,” “Mapplethorpe” and “Bi: The Webseries” (Youtube), which was written and produced by David and his production company, BiUS Entertainment.
Michael Mott (‘Chris’): Mott is an internationally critically acclaimed musical theatre composer/lyricist, pop songwriter and vocal producer living and working in NYC. He was recently named one of Playbill's "Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriters You Should Know." Original musicals include In The Light, A Faustian Tale (book by Nathan Wright and Justin Silvestri), Mob Wife, A Mafia Comedy (book by Corey Skaggs). Best known for his work in the recording studio working with a variety of Broadway, pop and television stars, Mott's commercial albums include: Where The Sky Ends, Abandoned Heart, The Only One. His commercial singles: “The Impossible,” “Single City,” “Christmas Will You Stay?” Mr. Mott is currently an Advanced Member of the BMI Musical Theatre Writer's Workshop and proud member of Actor’s Equity Association. For more: MichaelMott.net | @Michael_Mott
Paris Nix (‘Calen’): Nix is currently playing Thomas Jefferson/Marquis de Lafayette on the And Peggy national tour of Hamilton. TV: “Empire,” “America’s Got Talent,” “Good Morning America.” Broadway: Beautiful... (Drifter), “Broadways Rising Stars.” National tours: Beautiful... (Drifter), Seussical... (Horton u/s, Wickersham Bro 1 & 3). Regional: The Wiz (Tin Man), Once On This Island (Daniel), Les Misérables (Enjolras), Shrek (Donkey), Ragtime (Coalhouse Walker, Jr.), Five Guys Named Moe (Eat Moe). International Stage: world premiere of “R&B Juke Box” at Universal Studios Japan. Paris is also a recording artist having released his first and second singles “Lover Letter and “No One But You” last year in addition to being an accomplished violinist featured the “Harlem Gospel Singers“ European Tour. IG: @parisgnix
Pierre Jean Gonzalez (‘Carlos’): Pierre is a stage, film and television actor, singer, and producer. He is currently portraying the role of Alexander Hamilton in the National North American Philip Tour of Hamilton. A recent Best Actor winner of NBC’s 2nd Annual Nosotros Ya Tu Sabes Monologue Slam, Pierre's television credits include “NCIS: NOLA,” “FBI,” “Gotham,” “Elementary,” “The Mysteries of Laura,” “Quantico,” “The Comeback,” “The Detour” and “P.O.S.E.” Some of his favorite theater credits include the role of Usnavi de la Vega in In The Heights and Mace in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. Pierre received his BFA in Acting from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. Pierre was born in the Bronx and continues to make NYC his home.
Colin Hanlon (‘Sam’): Hanlon appears on “Modern Family” as Steven and has had guest starring roles on “Uncoupled,” “Difficult People,” “The Sinner,” “The Good Fight,” and in the upcoming film, Yes. Co-producer and star of the web series “Submissions Only” (Stage Network). New York premieres: Dot (Vineyard, dir. Susan Stroman), A. R. Gurney’s Final Follies (Cherry Lane, dir. David Saint). Broadway: Falsettos, Rent, Wicked (tour), In Transit. Four shows at George Street Playhouse, most recently The Nerd (dir. Kevin Cahoon); four seasons at NYS&F and the O’Neill; Next Fall (St. Louis Rep). Off-Broadway includes I Love You Because and Pirates of Penzance. He’s also the head of TV/FILM at IAMT. @ColinHanlon
Joey Grant Luther (‘Daddy24601’): Luther has had an extensive modeling career, done numerous television commercials, and even hosted a reality show. He's honored and grateful to be a part of the talented “Not Looking” cast.
Cedric Leiba, Jr. (‘Kevin’): Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Cedric toured nationally with Rent, Miss Saigon and performed in Paris' Théâtre du Châtelet's Carmen La Cubana. Regional credits include Goodspeed's La Cage Aux Folles, Colorado Springs FAC’s Hands on a Hardbody and TUTS’ Guys and Dolls. TV credits include guest starring on HBO's “High Maintenance” and a recurring role in Fashion One Television's “The Switch.” Movies include Millie and the Lords, Elliot Loves and recently "Manny" in the 2020 Tribeca and 2021 NAACP nominated film, Gets Good Light. A 2021 Latino Book Review Magazine published poet, Cedric is the co-founder of DominiRican Productions. @ceddynyc
C. Kelly Wright (‘Kelly’): Wright is an acclaimed actress. Recently starring in West Coast Premieres of Nambi Kelley’s JAZZ! & Native Son (Marin Theatre), as well as Colman Domingo’s Wild With Happy (City Theatre). Wright has given voice to development of Broadway shows: from Memphis to Mountaintop. Musically, Wright has developed with Joe DiPietro & David Bryan, TajMahal & David Murray, Hein & Sankoff; She has voiced works for playwrights & screenwriters including Marcus Gardley, Nambi Kelley, Nilan Johnson, Larry Powell, Aurin Squire, and now Jonathan Burke. Film work includes Everyday Black Man, Black Nativity, Mother’s Milk and Dark Seed. AEA/SAG-AFTRA. All blessings to God.
Pomme Koch (‘Ibrahim’): Broadway: The Band’s Visit. Off-Broadway: Baghdaddy. Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, O’Neill Center, A.C.T., Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, Theater J, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Theatre Company, Folger Shakespeare Library, Studio Theatre, Theatre Calgary, San Francisco Playhouse. TV: “House of Cards,” “Blue Bloods.” @pommekoch, www.pommekoch.com
Julia Freyer (‘Edie’): From Grand Rapids, Michigan, Julia is a graduate of Penn State University (BFA Musical Theatre). National tour: A Chorus Line (Judy). Regional favorites: Paper Mill Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Atlanta Theatre of the Stars, Cape Playhouse, Transcendence Theatre Company, American Pops Orchestra, Pennsylvania Centre Stage. TV: “Live From Lincoln Center” (PBS), Billy Eichner’s “Billy on the Street” (FUSE). Julia teaches and choreographs in NYC for several organizations including AMDA, Peridance, and BKA (Broadway Kids Auditions). She is co-head of the dance department for MTCA (Musical Theatre College Auditions). www.juliafreyer.com / @juliafreyer
Joe Joseph (‘Hot Lebanese Guy’): Currently touring the country with the cast of the 10-time-Tony-Award-winning The Band's Visit. Previously seen Off-Broadway in Roundabout's Merrily We Roll Along and Baghdaddy. Ads for Disaronno, Newport. Follow @gojoejoseph
Matthew Curiano (‘Otter Guy’/’Twink 2’): Matthew is thrilled to be a part of “Not Looking!” Matthew is an actor, writer, and director. He is the co-creator of The Homo Sapien Experience, a queer-themed sketch comedy platform that tells funny stories of the human experience, with an emphasis on the "homo" part of it. Find us on Tik Tok, Instagram and YouTube @the_homo_sapien_experience. Support Queer Art!
Lexie Dorsett Sharp (‘Lexie’): Lexie is a New York City based performer, vocalist, and educator. She has toured the United States and Asia in several Broadway National Tours including roles such as Rosalie in School of Rock - The Musical, Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein, Emily in Elf, and understudying Morticia Addams/Alice/Grandma in The Addams Family (International Tour). Lexie also proudly owns and operates a successful coaching and teaching business, Sharp Studios. She holds a B.F.A in Musical Theatre from The Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. www.LexieDSharp.com
Jamila Sabares-Klemm (‘Waiter’): Jamila is a Filipino-American activist, actor, and singer. She most recently starred as Eliza Hamilton in the Hit Broadway Musical Hamilton at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago. Recent Credits include: Hair (1st Natl Tour), The Prince of Egypt (World Premiere), Rent, Miss Saigon, The King and I, Spamalot, In The Heights, and Macbeth. Offstage, Jamila is an active member of different grassroots movements. She works to be an ally and supporter alongside those who’ve been deeply affected by systemic oppression around the world. Her mission is to use her voice, body, and work as a vessel for change.