company members

Executive Director, Board President

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From Durham, NC by way of Burlington, VT, James is a LAMDA graduate with an M.A. in Classical Acting, who also received a B.A. in Classical Voice from UNC-Greensboro. Having explored a range of musical and straight roles from Papageno in The Magic Flute (UNCG Opera), to Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Burning Coal Theatre, NC), to Stuart in Caroline, or Change (Justice Theater Project, NC), James enjoys working on materials and projects that challenge and confuse him.

He is a founding member of MAD Company. www.james-hale.net

Artistic Director, Board Secretary

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Originally from Denver, Colorado, Lauren holds an MA in Classical Acting from LAMDA and a BFA in Theatre from SMU. She has performed extensively in Los Angeles, with companies including Antaeus Theatre Company (Henry VI, Part I), Kingsmen Shakespeare (Richard II and The Merry Wives of Windsor), Theatricum Botanicum (Animal Farm and A Midsummer Night’s Dream), LA Opera (Nabucco), and the Porters of Hellsgate (The Taming of the Shrew).

She is a founding member of MAD Company and is thrilled to be working with such brilliant fellow artists. Special thanks to her family and friends for their endless support. www.laurenzbylski.com

Marketing Director, Board Co-Vice President

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Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Maddi has an MA in Classical Acting from LAMDA and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University. She has performed live in roles such as Mrs. Pinkerton (Pinkalicious! Off Broadway), Captain/Fabian in Twelfth Night (Greenhouse Ensemble), Henry VI in Henry VI (LAMDA), and Macbeth in Macbeth (LAMDA) . As a voice artist she can be heard in video games such as My Time at Sandrock, Mystery Case Files, and Tainted Grail. Maddi is thrilled to be a founding member of MAD Company and to bring interesting and thought provoking pieces to life with her fellow artists. https://www.maddialbregts.com

Board Co-Vice President

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Helena is originally from Milwaukee, WI, and received her BA in Theatre and English with a focus on original and devised work at The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Some of her favorite roles while living in Minneapolis were Paulina in The Winter’s Tale (UMN) and being a part of the ensemble in Trojan Women (Mission Theatre Company). She went on to receive her MA in Classical Acting from LAMDA where she performed in roles such as Queen Margaret in Margaret of Anjou and Macduff in Macbeth. Helena feels blessed to be a part of such a brilliant team here at MAD Company. www.helenamueller.com

Board Treasurer

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Max Brand was raised in Colorado, Hong Kong, The Netherlands, and Singapore. He has a Master's degree from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and has produced and performed comedy and drama in New York City for over 10 years.

He was a regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and has appeared in projects on HBO, TruTV, and Comedy Central. He has produced shows for The New York Department of Sanitation, Corporations, and local theaters. He is excited about the mission and the future of New York theater.

Collaborating Artist

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Chris Bert is a Master’s graduate of classical acting from LAMDA.

His NYC theater credits include William Inge’s Natural Affections, (Off-Broadway—The Actors Theater Company) and originating the role of Mark David Chapman in Two of Us by Ross Howard (Off-Off Broadway—New Light Theater Company).

Chris has starred in the independent films Cheerleader, The Fat Boy Chronicles, and The Green (with Julia Ormond, and Cheyenne Jackson). He has also guest starred on network television shows such as Person of Interest, Sleepy Hollow, and NCIS.

Collaborating Artist, Marketing

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A Seattleite by birth, Keara studied acting in London, where she trained at the British American Drama Academy and received her Master’s in Classical Acting from LAMDA. She is also a proud USC graduate, where she studied acting as well as classical history.

With a distinct passion for ancient plays, she has extensive experience in Shakespearean roles, including Juliet at Bainbridge Performing Arts.

When not on stage, Keara can be found reading very old books, creating D&D characters, or plotting out fantasy novels.

Collaborating Artist

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Gerrard James is a New York-based actor and graduated from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with his Masters in Classical Acting. He is a proud recipient of the 2019-2020 Fulbright John Wood LAMDA Award.

He has performed in: Pillow Talk on BET+, #Love My Roomie on Amazon Prime, and also starred in the Clarence Brown Theatre’s production of Detroit ‘67 as Lank.  Most recently, he starred in the Shakesperience production of Twelfth Night as Duke Orsino.

Gerrard also graduated with his M.F.A. from the Actors Studio Drama School in May 2017.

Collaborating Artist

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Andres Robledo is an actor, stage combatant, and voice over artist out of Brooklyn, NY.

Recent credits include The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged (Mile Square Theatre), Song of the North (Kingorama), and Jurassic World Live (Feld Entertainment). He is invigorated to be a member of MAD Company Theatre and looks forward to producing art and providing education with the support of this wonderful team.

Collaborating Artist

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Mickey Tron hails from Petaluma California, where you are invited to the family farm for a visit. Mick has a BA from the University of San Diego, where a career decision was made after getting cast as Eurydice (Eurydice). Mickey has a flirtation with directing, having led works like Edward Albee’s Finding the Sun (USD) and a showcase production of young San Diego artists. Mick’s great love is Shakespeare, for which she pursued an MA in Classical Acting at LAMDA, exploring roles like Margaret of Anjou, La Dama Boba, and Macbeth. Mickey’s work in theatre, film, drag, and writing is available to peruse at mickeytron.com.