Cast

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  Mavis

  Jessica Brynn Cohen

  Jessica Brynn Cohen is an actor, writer, and musician. She's appeared on stages like City Theatre, the Vortex, and most recently Hyde Park Theatre in The Zahir's production of Oversight. She holds a B. Iden Payne Award and an Austin Theatre Critics Award nomination. Along with several shorts, film credits include Richard Linklater’s Netflix film Apollo 10½. (@jessa.cohen)

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  Raymond

  Justin Smith

  Justin G. Smith is an actor and musician originally from Memphis, Tennessee and a company member with The Zahir. A longtime performer within Austin's creative community, he has spent over a decade appearing on regional stages and recordings and has toured nationally and internationally as a musician. Recent theatre credits include productions with Dirty Gold, Ground Floor Theatre, Jarrott Productions, Austin Shakespeare and more. Justin is most drawn to grounded, character-driven stories.

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  Chuy

  Frank Rivera

  Frank Rivera acts, writes, and teaches in Austin thanks to the continued support of his friends and family. He has been involved with productions with the Austin Rainbow Theatre, Different Stages, and The Stage. Offstage, he bravely faces the Texas public education system as an English teacher. He’d like to thank The Zahir for their hospitality and talent.

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  Agnes

  Danu Mara

  Danu Mara (Agnes) played Rep. Johnston, Oversight; The Woman, Apprehension; B. Iden Payne and Austin Theatre Critic’s Award winner as Dre, I Wanna Be a F*cking Princess. World tours with The Intergalactic Nemesis, Emmy nominated with The Latino Comedy Project; B.A.Theatre, TWU; graduate of Second City Training Center in Chicago and The Robichaux Studio. www.DanuMara.com

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  Falco

  Beau Paul

  Beau has been working in the Austin Theatre Community for many years as an actor, dramaturg, and director. He recently appeared in Midnight and Much Ado About Nothing. Beau has earned B. Iden Payne nominations for his roles in Different Stages’ Heartbreak House and Jarrot Productions’ The Frog Prince. He studied acting and directing at Texas State University.

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  Hortensia

  Meg Hobgood

  Meg Hobgood was last seen breaking the seal of the dance floor at the Stargaze Theater Festival, as June in A Bad Influence, and Rose Wilder Lane in The Last Seance of Harry Houdini. Meg got their start in Austin as Lynn Beaver’s ASM. Lynn’s grace has guided them every step of the way ever since. Gratitude to Bobo who taught them to, “Make ’Em Laugh”.

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  Soraya

  Laura D'Eramo

  Laura D’Eramo is a St. Edward’s University graduate. She trained at Atlantic Acting School in NYC. She spent two years in Japan teaching English and performed with Tokyo International Players. Since returning to Austin in 2024, credits include Austin Shakespeare, The Vortex, The Stage Austin, and Walking Shadow Shakespeare. Most recently, she appeared in The Zahir’s Oversight.

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  Doot

  Devon Ragsdale

  Devon is delighted to join The Zahir for the first time. Roles this year include Miss Nelson and Miss Swamp in Miss Nelson is Missing, the Frontera Fest Best of Fest-winning play A Great Relief, and Jennifer in the Southwest regional premiere of Destination. She has a background in improv and sketch comedy, and also works in film.

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  Ah

  Delan Crawford

  Delan Crawford has been seen locally in Falling Down The Mountain of Great Storms (Hedgehog), The Last Match (Sergei), and Unbury Your Gays (Jess/Historian). Other notable credits include Yellow Inn (Chef) and She Kills Monsters (Orcus). He is an Alumni from the TXST BFA Acting program and wishes to thank all of his friends and family who are his biggest supporters.

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  Bootay + Patient

  Samantha Plumb

  Samantha Plumb is a passionate, and versatile performer. With experience in both classical and contemporary theatre, she is committed to bringing authenticity, energy, and emotional depth to every performance. Recent credits include Charmian in Walking Shadow Shakespeare's production of Caesar & Antony & Cleopatra, Lavinia in Titus Andronicus (Stage ATX) and Heron Chick in Falling Down The Mountain of Great Storms (Broad Theatre).

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  Lambast P. Sketch + Wulfgar

  Bryan Headrick

  How, or in what way, can Bryan Headrick make himself sound accomplished and impressive in three hundred and seventy-five characters, or perhaps even fewer characters than three hundred seventy-five? Where to begin? Where to end? What kinds of things might go in the middle? It is a difficult thing to contemplate. To be sure, this abbreviated biography MUST begin with an

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  Hector + Therapist

  Michael Morse

  Michael Morse is an actor, musician, and multidisciplinary artist/designer based in Austin, TX. He grew up in New York City where he studied drama and improv comedy. In Austin, he has had the honor of working with multiple theatre companies including Austin Shakespeare and The Filigree Theatre. He has played music at historic venues and displayed art at expos and galleries around the world.

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  Pete + Eddie

  Denis Harrigan

  Denis Harrigan is a trained, Austin-based actor with experience in stage and on-camera performance. His work ranges from classical theatre to character-driven productions for younger audiences. He brings focus, physical awareness, adaptability, and a professional, collaborative approach to every role.