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MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF EPIC
Aubrie Therrien
Aubrie Therrien
Dear friends,
Welcome to 504: The Musical in concert! We are so thrilled to bring this bold, moving, and neuro-inclusive new work to the stage—not once, but twice this weekend.
Set against the backdrop of the 1977 San Francisco sit-in, 504 reimagines a turning point in the fight for disability rights through powerful storytelling and a soulful score inspired by 1970s R&B and pop. It’s a show about resistance, resilience, and the people who dared to demand more. And it's brought to life by an extraordinary cast of EPIC artists and collaborators.
This brand-new musical—written by the incredible Abbie Goldberg and Mason McDowell—is the result of deep passion, creativity, and a shared commitment to authentic, inclusive storytelling. We’re grateful for their trust, partnership, and vision in bringing a concert adaptation of 504 to the EPIC stage.
This production also marks the close of Disability Pride Month—a time to honor identity, joy, and the ongoing struggle for equity. At EPIC Players, we believe that theatre should reflect the full spectrum of human experience—and that everyone, regardless of disability or neurotype, deserves a place in the spotlight.
Thank you for joining us this weekend and for supporting the voices, stories, and talents that too often go unheard. Together, we’re we’re celebrating history and building a future where inclusion is the norm, not the exception.
Enjoy the show!
CAST
Meredith Aleigha Wells
(they/she) is a performer and playwright who made history as the first wheelchair user in a Broadway National Tour (The Grinch). Credits include The Muny, Kennedy Center, Seattle Rep, and New York Theatre Workshop. Purple Skies Playwright Award winner. @meredithaleighawells
Emy Ramos
ANYC-based actor and producer. EPIC credits include Into the Woods (Little Red), Spring Awakening, and cabarets at Joe’s Pub and 54 Below. They co-founded Aurora Light Productions, now performing at Green Room 42. Emy is thrilled to be part of this new work!
Hunter Hollingsworth
An Afro-Latin actor and singer who recently made his Broadway debut as a Principal Swing in How to Dance in Ohio. Past credits include The Wiz, The Lion King Jr., and Hair in Concert at the Stonewall Inn. He’s thrilled to return as Bruce.
Miranda Holliday
A multidisciplinary theatre artist blending Afro-Latine heritage with playwriting, performance, and design. A Kennedy Center Award winner and Miranda Family Fellow, their work has appeared at Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, and more, exploring culture, identity, and memory with depth and celebration.
Joel Chapman
A New York City-based songwriter, bass-baritone, conductor, and composer in the BMI Musical Theater Writing Workshop. Joel is co-creator of Gravity, a New(tonian) Musical — 2025 NAMT Finalist, 2017 O’Neill National Music Theater Conference finalist.
Conor Tague
A NYC-based actor, singer, and puppeteer. He made his Broadway debut as Tommy in How To Dance in Ohio and has appeared on Law & Order: SVU. A longtime EPIC collaborator, Conor is honored to reprise his role as Paul in this impactful musical.
Samuel Langshteyn
A NYC-raised Deaf actor and filmmaker. He began performing at NTID in shows like Angels in America and has since appeared with EPIC in Into the Woods, Spring Awakening, and cabarets. Other credits include Rent and Rocky Horror with Deaf Broadway.
Jocelyn Elena Stout
A passionate transgender actor and full-time nurse, committed to expanding representation in entertainment. Recent credits include Sister Act (Sister Mary Patrick) and The Wedding Singer (Elite Dancer). Represented by Firestarter Entertainment, she’s grateful to Abbie, Mason, and EPIC for this opportunity.
Gianluca Cirafici
An original EPIC Players member with credits including You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Tempest, Little Shop of Horrors, Seussical, and more. He also performs in EPIC’s cabarets and is proud to play Robert in 504: The Musical.
Carly Hayes
A NYC-based AEA actor, improviser, and teaching artist with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Missouri State. EPIC credits include Into the Woods, Spelling Bee, and The Tempest. She also teaches EPIC Improv! and shares her creative work and cat art on Instagram.
Alexander Michael Reeves
A Brooklyn-based actor, singer, director, and educator. As Program Coordinator at EPIC Players, he leads accessible performance programs with a focus on neurodivergent, trans, and queer inclusion. His work spans Off-Broadway stages to community workshops, all rooted in uplifting marginalized voices. @amjreeves
Laisha Gonzalez
(she/her) is a singer, dancer, and actress with credits including In the Heights, and EPIC’s Into the Woods and Spring Awakening. A legally blind Latina, she advocates for disability awareness and inclusive arts. She’s thrilled to be part of 504 and grateful for her community.
Nada Smith
Has been an EPIC Players performer for 7 years. She has appeared in Almost Maine, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, EPIC’s original devised musical, Rockin’ Out of Time, and various cabarets at Joe’s Pub. She loves the performing arts and is so excited to be a part of the ensemble for 504: The Musical!
Anita Hollander
Has performed internationally in film, TV & live theatre. Her award-winning original solo musicals Still Standing & Spectacular Falls have played Off-Broadway, Kennedy Center, White House, nationally & internationally. Her film Everyday Mermaid has won awards in Berlin, Vancouver, Chicago, Moscow and Australia. As Former SAG-AFTRA National Chair of Performers with Disabilities, Anita has advocated for industry inclusion for over 40 years. www.anitahollander.com
CREW & CREATIVE
Director: Travis Burbee
Book & Lyrics: Abbie Goldberg
Writer | Music Director: Mason McDowell
Assistant Music Director: Eric Fegan
Director of Artistic Sign Language | Director of Interpreters: Heather Schmerman
Stage Manager: Alexander Reeves
Executive Director: Aubrie Therrien
Access Coordinator: Jamie Rose Hays
Rehearsal & Performance ASL/English Interpreters:
Amy Jeffrey, Ernie Alugas, Liz Carlin,
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