Erica Ahmed (she/her/hers) is a second year Bachelor of Fine Arts musical theater major at Ohio University. This is her second year working with Vibrancy. "I am so glad to be part of a group that recognizes not only my passion for performing, but my identity as an Asian American POC. I am so excited to have a role on leadership this year; I hope to learn and contribute a lot!"

Talitha Thomas is a senior Musical Theater major at Ohio University. This is her second year with Vibrancy. 

“I think we are so blessed to have an org that specifically lifts up BIPOC art and artists. It means so much to me the small number of us are able to have a voice and share our different cultures and points of view through theater."

Laila Christian is a third-year BFA Musical Theatre major from Shaker Heights, Ohio. She is excited to continue outreach as a part of Vibrancy’s Leadership this fall. 

Her performance credits include:

Bootycandy (Actor 3), Rag Dolly: The Raggedy Ann Musical (Original Teddy), Island Song (Wallendia / female swing), The SpongeBob Musical (Sandy Cheeks), Playhouse Square’s 2023 Dazzle Awards Best Actress Nominee (a regional qualifier for the Jimmy Awards).

Andrew Zambito (he/him) is a 2nd year BFA Musical Theater candidate from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is his first year working with Vibrancy!  

Carmen Foster (she/he) is a junior Playwriting BFA at Ohio University. Directing: Minotaur in Flight (Cincinnati Fringe Festival), Thalassa (Athens Fringe Festival), The Bird Carcass In My Backpack and All Playwrights Aren’t Dead (School of Theater Lab Productions). Performance: Minotaur in Flight (Icarus), RENT (Joanne U/S, Ensemble), The Little Mermaid (Princess, Ensemble). Playwriting & Dramaturgy: And Beyond (New South Young Playwright’s Festival), Run (Vibrancy Theater), Fifinella (Dramaturg), HAIR (Assistant Dramaturg). 

Ari Gallaway-Hicks (she/her/hers) Second Year, BFA Candidate, Musical Theater.