"There Inherent": New Works Staged Reading Cast

Brad Morgan received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Performing Arts from Marywood University and his Master of Fine Arts in Acting degree from Binghamton University. Brad is a recent transplant to the Nashville Area from Scranton, PA. He most recently appeared locally in 12 ANGRY JURORS with FTF as Juror #10, and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at the Larry Keeton Theatre as Teddy Brewster. Other performances include: The Cider Mill Playhouse in Endicott, NY in ALL SHOOK UP (Cliff), TINTYPES (Teddy Roosevelt), UNNECESSARY FARCE (Todd), SHERLOCK HOLMES:THE FINAL ADVENTURE (Moriarty), DEATH OF A SALESMAN (Uncle Ben), MOST HAPPY FELLA (Joe), BABY (Nick), CABARET (Cliff), ANYTHING GOES (Billy Crocker), THE HOSTAGE (Pat), BILOXI BLUES (Wykowski), PRESENT LAUGHTER (Gary Essendine), THE RAINMAKER (Starbuck), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Miles Gloriosos) and A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Marley/Ghost of Christmas Present). With EPAC in Endicot, NY in MAN OF LAMANCHA (Don Quixote).With Cortland Repertory Theatre in Cortland, NY in BYE BYE BIRDIE (Conrad Birdie) and WAIT UNTIL DARK (Sam).

Kay has established herself as a cornerstone of Nashville’s vibrant theater scene throughout the last few decades. She is thrilled to be back at FTF after appearing as Juror #8 in their inaugural production in July. Kay is a proud alumnus of Millikin University’s esteemed theatre program. Among her most recent roles are: Lady/Lord Capulet, ROMEO & JULIET; Tracy, SWEAT; Marmee, LITTLE WOMEN; Mother Superior, NUNSENSE; Betty, THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL; Eleanor of Aquitaine, THE LION IN WINTER; and Antonia, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Beyond the stage, her talents have graced regional films and national voice over projects, including beloved works like "Veggie Tales".

Philip is excited to be working with Franklin Theatrical Fellowship. He earned a BA in Theatre Performance from Huntington University in Indiana in 2011, and performed professionally for years throughout the Midwest and West Coast. He lives in Tennessee now, but he comes in peace. Favorite past roles include The Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors, Miles Gloriosus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps. 1 Timothy 1:15-17 www.philipdavidblack.com

Leslie Marberry is a Nashville-based theatre director and actor who is passionate about bringing the exercise of radical empathy to the stage. She earned a BFA in Directing from Lipscomb University in 2014 and has since had the privilege of working both onstage and off with many of the region’s most celebrated theatre companies, including: Studio Tenn, Street Theatre Company, The Nashville Symphony, Nashville Ballet and many more. She recently directed Street Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of Fun Home, which has been her favorite show to direct thus far. Les was last seen onstage in "The Jonah People" with The Nashville Symphony, "White Elephant", "Arthur and Gena" and many more. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching workshops, leading children’s camps, directing staged readings and participating in the developmental process, as well as periodically flexing her acting muscles. She currently lives in Nashville, TN with her partner, Delaney, and several artificial houseplants. All my love to Delaney Joy. www.lesliemarberry.com