POET ON A STRING Cast

is a British-born, New York City-based actress and director thrilled to be back on the ATA stage. Amber is an alumna of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (Class of 2020) and she is a member of The Actors Studio Playwright/Directors Unit. Amber has been involved in numerous productions at ATA as both actress and director. Most recently seen as “Delilah” in Richard Vetere’s critically acclaimed Black and White City Blues, which she also directed. Amber is so grateful for another opportunity to collaborate with Mr Vetere on exciting new work. Amber is honored to be nominated for the Hells Kitchen Award for “Best Breakout Artist Acting & Directing" this year. From the bottom of her heart, Amber would like to thank ATA, the WIT program, Richard, her incredible cast & crew and her loved ones across the globe for their support & unconditional love. She dedicates this project to women. Instagram: @directedbyamber @amber4393

Jake has directed several musicals across the U.S and produced several plays including Richard III - of which he starred in as 'Buckingham'. You may have seen him on screen as 'Edmund' in the world release of #LEAR, a film adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear. Selected professional credits include 'Hamlet' in Hamlet and 'Konstantine' in The Seagull. He enjoys creating meaningful and impactful art and bringing stories to life in acting, music, and dance.www.jakeminter.com Instagram:@thejakeminter

Dustin Pazar (James Agee) is thrilled to be back on stage once more at ATA! Most recently seen playing Chase Collins in Angel In The Heat and Larkin in Significant Contacts, and many Shakespearean roles. Alumnus of Boston College (Theatre BA). Thanks to his family, friends, and beautiful fiancée. @dusty_buttons

Sam is a New York based actor from California. He has recently appeared as Dauphin in Henry V, The Fool in King Lear and John John in Black and White City Blues. Sam would like to thank everyone coming out to support live theater, your support means everything. American Academy of Dramatic Arts 2020.

Joseph is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Most recently nominated for the Hell's Kitchen Award for Best Actor, two-time BroadwayWorld nominee for “Best Performance.” Off- Broadway: Frankie Katz in Our Town... But Wilder (The Actors Temple), Guildenstern in Hamlet (John Cullum Theatre). Off-off-Broadway: Little Guy in Black & White City Blues by Richard Vetere (The Sargent Theatre), Mirko in Hide & Seek (The Tank). Most recently, Joseph originated the role of John Leonard in This Dreamer Cometh by Lanford Wilson (The Flea). He is currently in the midst of producing the new upcoming web-series Stuck in the Middle With You (@stuck.inthe.middle.with.you) and is a proud member of The Apotheosis Theatre Group. Joseph is also a jazz musician and educator. He plays with numerous quartets in the city and has made a number of appearances at Birdland in Jim Caruso’s Cast Party. IG: @joseph_monseur.

ELIZAH BIO Elizah Hill is a 2018 graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School and frequent student with T.Schreiber Studio. Recent productions include Living Room Theatre original plays “Amor & Psyche” as well as “Her Name Means Memory” which was presented at the BAM Hillman Studio in 2024. Notable roles include Mary Magdalene in “Jesus Christ Superstar”, Nina in “The Seagull” and the titular role of Hamlet. Elizah extends her gratitude to her formidable cast and crew, to Richard, to ATA, and to all the women who have been told “no” and push forward anyway. instagram: @elizah_hill