Fringe Theater Masterclass 2026

Arguments in the Mirror

Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 pm, Pay What You Can [TICKETS]

YBC’s Fringe Theater Masterclass explores the challenging memories we constantly replay in our heads. A workshop production combining staged readings and full productions.

In My Head by Giacomo Badalamenti II, dir. Robert Whitney Jr.
Aria by Holly Broadnax-Woodbury, dir. Reese Pasquarello
The Burnout Practicum by Sarah Hajkowski, dir. Fiona Mulley
The Greatest Debate that Never Was by Madeline “Mads” Ryan Muller, dir. Sarah Hajkowski
Pray Away the Gay by Robert Whitney Jr., dir. Holly Broadnax-Woodbury
L’enfer!!!!! by Reese Pasquarello, dir. Giacomo Badalamenti II
Code of Life by Lenny Ramos, dir. Madeline “Mads” Ryan Muller
Unwelcome Visitors by M.G. Sherman, dir. Lenny Ramos
An Evil Barbie Kidnapped Me in the Middle of the Night by Abigail Williams, dir. M.G. Sherman
You Didn’t Raise a Quitter by Hudson Wolfe, dir. Abigail Williams
Fearfully, Wonderfully by Fiona Mulley, dir. Fey Somoye
Even Stupider Autumn by Feyisayo Somoye, dir. Hudson Wolfe

Students

Giacomo Badalamenti II

Giacomo Badalamenti II is a Philadelphia-based actor/singer. He received his training in musical theatre at Saint Joseph’s University. During his time at Saint Joseph’s University Giacomo was fortunate to play George in Sunday in the Park with George, Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar and Pippin in Pippin. Professionally, Giacomo was an understudy in the Arden Theatre’s Production of Rent. Giacomo’s incredibly grateful for the support of his family and friends—especially his parents and sisters—for their constant encouragement. He had his Yellow Bicycle premiere as WWI Private Karl Savitkzy in A Marine Walks Up to the Pearly Gates.

Holly Broadnax-Woodbury

Holly Broadnax-Woodbury is an amateur actor and vocalist based in Philadelphia. Instilled with a deep appreciation for performing arts at a young age, she has participated in musical theater, dramatic arts, and choral music for 16 years (and counting!). Her education at Friends’ Central School allowed Holly the opportunity to perform in Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble), Great Expectations (Molly), and Urinetown (Penelope Pennywise). Holly holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Science and Theater Minor from Eugene Lang College, where she grew to love political theater and using the art form to communicate with and about the world. As a working adult, Holly has continued her theater education and singing passion through courses and concerts with the Walnut Street Theater, Philadelphia Voices of Pride, and Singing City. Holly is thrilled to work with her fellow artists at the Yellow Bicycle Collective and continue following her love of the arts!

Sarah Hajkowski

Sarah Hajkowski (Student) is an emerging playwright new to greater Philly having lived in Western North Carolina and eastern New York. Sarah received her training in Theatre and English Arts at Brevard College in Brevard, North Carolina. A lifelong learner, Sarah is excited by theatre which reflects on human experiences across time and operates with intertextuality. As a playwright, dramaturg, stage manager and more, she is continually searching for opportunities to play with language, connect the body and mind, and promote community growth and healing in difficult times. Born a self-avowed weirdo, Sarah snatches time to work on new plays whenever possible, publishes poetry and cultural criticism, and dreams of earning an MFA to deepen her knowledge of theatre and teach at the collegiate level. This is her first collaboration with the Yellow Bicycle Theatre, and it would be impossible without her beloved Tree, Mama, MomMom JoAnne, and family.

Madeline “Mads” Ryan Muller

Mads Ryan Muller is an theatre artist/administrator, writer, recent transplant to Philly, past Arizonian, and a lover of all things dramatic. They have a BA in Russian and Comparative Literature from Bryn Mawr College. Mads has directed Twelfth Night and The Government Inspector with the BMC Shakespeare Performance Troupe, where they also served as the general coordinator for two years. Their interests are specifically rooted in queer interpretation and adaptation of early modern and classical works. Mads is always looking to translate the artistic and fantastical into productions that are tangible for both the artist and audience. They would like to thank their roommate, partner, and cat, who all have lent an ear, hand, and/or paw to their creative endeavors.

Fiona Mulley

Fiona Mulley is an actress based in State College, PA. She graduated valedictorian from Hillsdale College in 2025 with a B.A. in Theatre. Over the course of earning her degree, she performed in twelve stage productions; favorite roles include Henrietta Leavitt (Silent Sky) and Actress B (Pride@Prejudice). She also dabbled in playwriting, leaving 10-minute, one-act, and full-length plays lurking in her Google Drive. Since graduating, she has moved back home, where she works at the most precious of bubble tea shops and worms her way into as many theatre companies as she can. Following her recent role as Susan Hendrix (Wait Until Dark), she has thrown herself into devising and performing an original piece on Emily Dickinson. When not in theatre mode, Fiona is likely either listening to or creating music. She wears many hats as a singer, guitarist, cellist, and composer. (She also plays piano and flute, but not well.) She is delighted to be working with Yellow Bicycle for the first time.

Reese Pasquarello

Reese Pasquarello is a queer theater artist from the South Jersey area. His main focus as an artist is in Playwrighting, Directing, and Acting. He trained at Ramapo College where he recieved his BA in Theater Directing/Theater Studies. As an artist, he utilizes immersive techniques to challenge the boundaries of theater. He sees theater as an experience that the audience is a part of, not simply an action they are witnessing. He believes that rules are meant to be broken, censors are meant to be challenged, and the artists job is to introduce questions, not the answer them. Previous experience includes: Vanya and Sonia… (Spike; Masquerade Theatre), No Exit (Director; Ramapo College), HandJobs and HolyWater (Playwright/Director; Ramapo College), Ride The Cyclone (Noel; Ramapo College). This is his Yellow Bicycle debut. He would like to thank his family for all of their support.

Lenny Ramos 

Lenny Ramos is an actor from Philadelphia with a passion for telling stories that resonate and move audiences. He began training at Walnut Street Theater in 2024, where he honed his craft and discovered a love for exploring a wide range of characters. Since then, Ramos has appeared in short films, a commercial on 6abc for Sling TV. In early 2025, he appeared in his first feature film, Madonna Non Grata, marking a significant milestone in his career. Ramos continues to build a versatile body of work, recognized for his charisma, authenticity, and ability to bring depth and heart to every role. He had his Yellow Bicycle premiere as Navajo Code Talker Roy Hathale in A Marine Walks Up to the Pearly Gates.

Marc Sherman

Marc G. Sherman is a theatre artist from Pittsburgh with a passion for directing, acting, and playwriting. He holds a B.S. in Theatre from Hillsdale College with minors in Psychology and History. At Hillsdale, Marc directed an ambitious, 13-actor production of Del Martin’s The Visitors, incorporating magical realism and mystical themes. He also performed in Pride@Prejudice and Bright Star. After graduation, Marc saved a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by stepping into the role of Demetrius only 6 days before opening night. As a playwright, Marc’s work explores existential questions, faith, and the human experience through experimental theatrical forms. His play Monomyth examines suffering and divine purpose through a metatheatrical lens inspired by the Book of Job. Recently, Marc has taught across all subjects as a Building Substitute at Quaker Valley Middle School in Sewickley, where his students nicknamed him ‘Shakespeare’. This is his Yellow Bicycle debut.

Feyisayo Somoye

Fey Somoye is an actor, singer, dancer and choreographer based in South Jersey, who has recently become interested in expanding her theatre pursuits to include the creative work behind the productions we love. During her time at Rutgers University, she had the pleasure of choreographing her dream musical, Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812 at the Cabaret Theatre and has since been chasing the high that was making art with her fellow peers and finding new ways to retell a story close to her heart. Other notable theatrical contributions include Anna in The Baltimore Waltz also at the Cabaret Theatre and Esther in The Solve It Squad at The College Avenue Players. Fey hopes to work on her crafts and become a well rounded theatre artis snd believes making her Yellow Bicycle Theatre debut as a playwright and director will kickstart that process.

Robert Whitney Jr.

Robert Whitney Jr. is an actor and singer based out of Philadelphia. Originally from Connecticut, Robert’s storytelling journey has brought him to various theatre companies in a variety of roles. He has created and directed short plays as well as content creation for theatre companies. In 2025, he received his BA in Musical Theatre from Saint Joseph’s University where he performed in ten full-length productions. Some of his favorite past roles include Charlie in Merrily We Roll Along, Hortensio in The Taming of the Shrew, Barry Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and Hamlet in Hamlet. Robert is very excited to be working with the Yellow Bicycle Collective and would like to thank his friends and family for all of their incredible support.

Abigail Williams

Abigail Williams is an actor, singer, and dancer from South Jersey. As a visual and performing artist, she is passionate about telling stories that inpire and challenge audiences to make change within themselves or the world around them. In her senior year of college, her series of acrylic paintings titled, “Thy Name is Woman,” a feminist analyzation of Shakespeare’s tragic heroines, was featured in the Maguire Art Museum. In May of 2025, Abigail graduated from Saint Joseph’s University with a double major in Musical Theatre and Art. Some of her favorite past roles include Mary Flynn in Merrily We Roll Along, Rizzo in Grease, and Ophelia in Hamlet. In addition to work onstage, she is dedicated to arts education. Abigail currently serves as a Teaching Artist of acting and dance at Swedesboro Performing Arts Academy. This is her Yellow Bicycle debut.

Hudson Wolfe

Hudson Wolfe is a playwright, actor, director, and dramaturg based in Philadelphia, PA. He’s constantly searching for and creating theatre that pushes boundaries of traditional performance styles and structures (and I have a special place in my heart for scenic and mural painting). He aims to create works that leave audiences pondering for days, weeks, months after seeing the show, as shows that leave him that way are his favorites. I approach crafting plays as inviting audiences into a conversation, and I value asking layered questions more than providing answers. Themes that are particularly interesting to me include religiosity (specifically how it shapes our interactions with the world and others); the narrative power of sex and sexual behaviors to interrogate intimacy and identity; and our societal treatments of criminals, deviants, and monsters.

Teachers

Joshua Crone (Teacher/Administrator)

Josh joined the Marines after high school and did “four in the Corps” in the mid-90s, serving as a fenceline guard at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and a scout swimmer/assault climber with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines. He started writing plays at Camp Pendleton while awaiting deployment to Okinawa. After the service, he backpacked around Europe and worked as a carpenter, programmer, fisherman, and English teacher before settling on a career in Polish and German translation. Along the way, he wrote and directed plays and movies in Krakow, Berlin, London, Los Angeles and New York, earned a Masters in philosophy from the Jagiellonian University and studied directing at the Polish National Film School in Lodz. After moving to Philadelphia in 2021 he founded Yellow Bicycle Company and the nonprofit Yellow Bicycle Collective. In 2022 he got a contractor’s license and converted an abandoned escape room into Yellow Bicycle Theater, where he has since produced 9 plays, organized an annual film festival and hosted countless events and guest productions. joshuacrone.com