James Armstrong is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, Inc. His plays have been performed by such theaters as The Attic Ensemble (The Four Doctors Huxley), the Abingdon Theatre Company (Foggy Bottom), the Epiphany Theater Company (A Christmas Carol), and Playwrights Forum (The Metric System). His one-act play "The Mysteries of the Castle of the Monk of Falconara" is included in The Best American Short Plays: 2005-2006 published by Applause. Website
Alberto Bonilla trained with Maggie Flanagan and William Esper at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts receiving his MFA in Acting. Previously, He studied at The British American Dramatic Academy in Oxford, England and received his BA in Theater from Arizona State University. In addition to teaching, Alberto is a playwright, director, actor and fight director. His play Walking to America was published in “Plays and Playwrights 2005”. TV/Film credits: My Best Friends Girl with Dane Cook and Kate Hudson, "Sopranos", "Law & Order: Criminal Intent", Strait No Chaser with Bronson Pinchot, The Territory, and "All My Children". Stunt work: Pride and Glory with Colin Farrell, "As The World Turns", and Spike TV. His theater credits include performances at; The Kennedy Center, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The York Theatre, The Beckett Theatre, The Ohio, 78th Street Theatre, Metropolitan Playhouse, and NJ Repertory Theater. He is a member of SAG, AEA, AFTRA, HOLA, NALIP, and Resonance Ensemble. Website
Monica Flory is a Brooklyn-based playwright, director, and teacher. Her newest play, Afterlight, will be produced by Threads Theater Company at the Midtown International Theater Festival in July. Recent productions include Last Summer at Poly Prep CDS; Once Upon a Pandora's Box at the New Acting Company; Third Wheel at Manhattan Comedy Collective and Emerging Artists Theatre; Jungle Book at Youth Theatre Northwest, Southern Oregon University, and New Acting Company; La Llorona at University of Maryland Baltimore County; Wild Thing at the New Acting Company; and Scratch at Theatre-Studio, Inc. Her plays are published by Playscripts and Smith & Kraus. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild. Website
Jena Tesse Fox is the smallest member of the EMG Playwriting Group. By day, she writes for a travel magazine. By night, she reviews theater and cabaret for BroadwayWorld.com and Cabaret Scenes magazine (which has earned her a voting membership in the Drama Desk Awards). Somewhere in between day and night, she enjoys playwriting, and was the first student to graduate from Wells College with a full-length play as her thesis.
Elana Gartner writes plays involving internal conflict with a focus on realistic language. Recent productions include Because of Beth at the Workshop Theater, Spinning at Fabrefaction Theatre Company, and Ernie Evan at 4th Meal Productions’ 6x10 Festival. Because of Beth is also due for publication in the Pen and Brush 2009 Anthology after winning third prize in their recent competition. Ms. Gartner founded the EMG Playwriting Workshop which has fostered a supportive community for playwrights since 2004. Ms. Gartner is a graduate of Oberlin College with a degree in Creative Writing and is a member of the Dramatists Guild. Website
Lorraine Goodman is best known as a professional performer, appearing on Broadway in The Mystery of Edwin Drood; Les Misérables; and Terrence McNally’s Master Class, where she performed the role of Sharon - originally played by Tony-award winner Audra McDonald - with all three Broadway Marias. This experience led to the creation of her first novel, entitled Diva Wars, currently seeking publication. Other writing credits include: a new translation of Die Fledermaus, and the radio program, "At the Opera House" for the Intouch Radio Network for the Blind, which combines lively narration of beloved operas with musical highlights. Her one-page play, "The Urn" was recently featured in John Chatterton’s "Zero to Sixty One-Page Play Festival." Her column on NYShowBiz Pets is featured on Examiner.com. Ms. Goodman has also directed several professional productions of operas, plays and new, old and adapted musicals. This spring she directed 2 new plays for the Strong Kids Campaign at the YMCA (one of which won Best Play) and scenes from Anastasia at the Hodes Black Box Theater. Website
Duncan Pflaster is the author of several critically-acclaimed plays, including the multi-award-winning fantasies Prince Trevor Amongst the Elephants and Eternity: Time Without End, as well as Sleeping in Tomorrow, The Thyme of the Season, Admit Impediments, The Wastes of Time, Dik and Jayne Are Not The Same, Amazing Dædalus, book and lyrics for the musical Eskimo, Wilder & Wilder, and a panoply of shorter pieces that have been seen in festivals all over the place. His comic vampire play Suckers will have its premiere June 2009 as part of the Planet Connections Theater Festivity. He is currently seeking representation. Monkey! Website
Ken Scudder is co-founder and head writer of the award-winning sketch comedy troupe The Mistake. He has performed as an actor and stand-up comic in New York and Los Angeles, including in a number of plays which left him saying “I can write better @#$#@$ than this.” So, he is. Ken is currently working on pieces that examine communication between old lovers and comedy partners, identity in the age of the internet, and the dehumanization inherent in advertising, as well as a play cycle based on the songs of John Lennon’s Plastic Ono Band album.
James Armstrong is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, Inc. His plays have been performed by such theaters as The Attic Ensemble (The Four Doctors Huxley), the Abingdon Theatre Company (Foggy Bottom), the Epiphany Theater Company (A Christmas Carol), and Playwrights Forum (The Metric System). His one-act play "The Mysteries of the Castle of the Monk of Falconara" is included in The Best American Short Plays: 2005-2006 published by Applause. 
Alberto Bonilla trained with Maggie Flanagan and William Esper at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts receiving his MFA in Acting. Previously, He studied at The British American Dramatic Academy in Oxford, England and received his BA in Theater from Arizona State University. In addition to teaching, Alberto is a playwright, director, actor and fight director. His play Walking to America was published in “Plays and Playwrights 2005”. TV/Film credits: My Best Friends Girl with Dane Cook and Kate Hudson, "Sopranos", "Law & Order: Criminal Intent", Strait No Chaser with Bronson Pinchot, The Territory, and "All My Children". Stunt work: Pride and Glory with Colin Farrell, "As The World Turns", and Spike TV. His theater credits include performances at; The Kennedy Center, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The York Theatre, The Beckett Theatre, The Ohio, 78th Street Theatre, Metropolitan Playhouse, and NJ Repertory Theater. He is a member of SAG, AEA, AFTRA, HOLA, NALIP, and Resonance Ensemble. 
Monica Flory is a Brooklyn-based playwright, director, and teacher. Her newest play, Afterlight, will be produced by Threads Theater Company at the Midtown International Theater Festival in July. Recent productions include Last Summer at Poly Prep CDS; Once Upon a Pandora's Box at the New Acting Company; Third Wheel at Manhattan Comedy Collective and Emerging Artists Theatre; Jungle Book at Youth Theatre Northwest, Southern Oregon University, and New Acting Company; La Llorona at University of Maryland Baltimore County; Wild Thing at the New Acting Company; and Scratch at Theatre-Studio, Inc. Her plays are published by Playscripts and Smith & Kraus. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild. 
Jena Tesse Fox is the smallest member of the EMG Playwriting Group. By day, she writes for a travel magazine. By night, she reviews theater and cabaret for BroadwayWorld.com and Cabaret Scenes magazine (which has earned her a voting membership in the Drama Desk Awards). Somewhere in between day and night, she enjoys playwriting, and was the first student to graduate from Wells College with a full-length play as her thesis.
Elana Gartner writes plays involving internal conflict with a focus on realistic language. Recent productions include Because of Beth at the Workshop Theater, Spinning at Fabrefaction Theatre Company, and Ernie Evan at 4th Meal Productions’ 6x10 Festival. Because of Beth is also due for publication in the Pen and Brush 2009 Anthology after winning third prize in their recent competition. Ms. Gartner founded the EMG Playwriting Workshop which has fostered a supportive community for playwrights since 2004. Ms. Gartner is a graduate of Oberlin College with a degree in Creative Writing and is a member of the Dramatists Guild. 
Lorraine Goodman is best known as a professional performer, appearing on Broadway in The Mystery of Edwin Drood; Les Misérables; and Terrence McNally’s Master Class, where she performed the role of Sharon - originally played by Tony-award winner Audra McDonald - with all three Broadway Marias. This experience led to the creation of her first novel, entitled Diva Wars, currently seeking publication. Other writing credits include: a new translation of Die Fledermaus, and the radio program, "At the Opera House" for the Intouch Radio Network for the Blind, which combines lively narration of beloved operas with musical highlights. Her one-page play, "The Urn" was recently featured in John Chatterton’s "Zero to Sixty One-Page Play Festival." Her column on NYShowBiz Pets is featured on Examiner.com. Ms. Goodman has also directed several professional productions of operas, plays and new, old and adapted musicals. This spring she directed 2 new plays for the Strong Kids Campaign at the YMCA (one of which won Best Play) and scenes from Anastasia at the Hodes Black Box Theater. 
Duncan Pflaster is the author of several critically-acclaimed plays, including the multi-award-winning fantasies Prince Trevor Amongst the Elephants and Eternity: Time Without End, as well as Sleeping in Tomorrow, The Thyme of the Season, Admit Impediments, The Wastes of Time, Dik and Jayne Are Not The Same, Amazing Dædalus, book and lyrics for the musical Eskimo, Wilder & Wilder, and a panoply of shorter pieces that have been seen in festivals all over the place. His comic vampire play Suckers will have its premiere June 2009 as part of the Planet Connections Theater Festivity. He is currently seeking representation. Monkey! 
Ken Scudder is co-founder and head writer of the award-winning sketch comedy troupe