DIGITAL MEDIA
SEEN AS “STAGE MANAGER”

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
SEEN AS “PROPS”

Noah Bennett is a versatile performer, educator, and published playwright. He earned his MFA in Acting from The Ohio State University this past May and also holds a BA from the University of Florida. His most recent work is the solo show The Phil Mitchell Radio Hour, which had a successful run at the Atlanta Fringe Festival. Noah is grateful to return to Jacksonville, where he looks forward to continuing his budding relationship with Lumen Rep. Learn more at officialnoahbennett.com.

SET DESIGN & PROPS

Claire Cimino is fortunate to have been part of the design team for every Lumen Repertory production since its inception - most recently American Buffalo. Other productions include the ripple, the wave that carried me home (Prop & Scenic Designer - 5 & Dime ); Normal (PA Asst. - Film); Night Carrier (Props – TV pilot); The Cake (Director - Players by the Sea); The Little Toy Shoppe (Props - Jason Woods Productions).

PRODUCER

Kelly graduated with a BFA from The University of South Carolina while also studying theater at the Atlanta Players Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia. She then went on to study Meisner at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. After moving to Los Angeles she began working with her esteemed and beloved acting coach John Kirby. She has been in various theater, film and TV productions in NY and Los Angeles including the hit show Girls (HBO) and Seal Team (CBS). Kelly has produced and acted in several indie films that went onto festival runs. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA.

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
SEEN AS “AUDIO” & VOICE OF THE RADIO

Drew is excited to work with Lumen Rep and all of the people that make their mission possible. Serving once again as an Assistant Stage Manager and additionally as the voice of The Radio. Most recent productions include Lumen Rep’s American Buffalo &ABET’s Burn This.

PRODUCER

Originally from New York, Katie first came to Jacksonville to earn her BA in Theatre Arts from Jacksonville University. She has performed professionally on stages along the East Coast and in Los Angeles, and now calls Jacksonville home. She is proud to be an active member of the local film and theatre communities. When she is not busy working on a creative project, Katie spends her time running her own life coaching business. She loves to foster her passions for storytelling, connection, growth, and collaboration both onstage and off.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
SEEN AS “LIGHTS”

Audrey is excited to join Lumen Rep for her second production this 2025 season as Technical Director. She is a Jacksonville local and currently works as a carded member of IATSE Local Chapter 115, specializing in rigging, but has extensive experience in all departments. She has previously worked on the Broadway touring production of Back to the Future: The Musical as an advanced carpenter and, in previous years, has volunteered with Players by the Sea.

PRODUCER & SOUND DESIGNER

Brian is a multidisciplinary creative originally from Nashville, TN, where he founded People’s Branch Theatre. A longtime member of Actors’ Equity Association and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, he has worked as an actor, director, writer, designer, and producer in scores of professional theatre productions. His training includes Anne Bogart’s SITI Company and work in Tadashi Suzuki’s methods of physicality. He now serves as Artistic Director of Lumen Repertory Theatre in Jacksonville, FL, where he was honored with the 2025 Arts Innovator Award from the Cultural Council of Jacksonville. Brian is also Professor of Humanities and Theatre at St. Johns River State College and a PhD Candidate in Humanities.

COSTUME DESIGNER

Lauren is delighted to be making her costume design debut with Lumen Rep! As a native NY designer, and proud member of IATSE Local 117, she has had the privilege of working wardrobe and as a seamstress for numerous broadway National Tours such as Hamilton, Come From Away, Six and Hadestown. She is most proud however of her favorite role, mom to Nova!

STAGE MANAGER

Originally from El Paso, she fell in love not with acting, but with the black clothing of the tech world. She states that there is nothing better than creating a world out of wood, paint, fabric, lighting, and music. It has been an honor working with Lumen Rep for the past three seasons. As a stage manager, she finds joy in creating a family with each new cast and crew, and in witnessing the actors' transformations throughout the show.

She worked at the El Paso Playhouse for several seasons until she moved to Jacksonville. She took time off to raise her daughter, Abigail, whom she loves and is amazed by every day. She would like to thank Abigail and her family for their support—and, most importantly, God for blessing her every day.

NEXTGEN STUDENT INTERN

Jocelyn is an intern at Lumen and a sophomore and Ponte Vedra High School. She has been doing theater for 10 years and is both thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing show. She has loved learning from all of the actors and the production team. She would like to thank Lumen for allowing her to intern this production, and her parents for encouraging her to try something new.

LIGHTING DESIGNER