The Nerve Project Theatre Company produces theatrical works that engage and cultivate bravery, empathy, and imagination in artists and audiences, alike. Nerve Project combines ancient theatrical forms with modern, revolutionary techniques and ideas, through the use of devised and classical texts, to celebrate the power of nerve and imagination.
“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.” ― William Faulkner
If we confront what scares us, what lies outside the realm of possibility? Nothing.
Dax Dupuy (@daxdupuy) is a songwriter, composer, and cat mom. She’s acted and written music for various regional and NYC theatre companies throughout the years, and is most drawn to folk tales and music that makes her sob. Absolute favorite credits are Clementine: The Musical (Composer/Lyricist, Barter Players), Old Turtle and the Broken Truth (Actor/Composer/Lyricist, Rebel Playhouse) and Great Expectations (Actor/Composer, Nerve Project Theatre). One day she hopes to have written Hadestown.
Samuel Floyd (@samuelcfloyd) is an actor/singer who enjoys a good run through Central Park followed by lots of carbs (cough…beer). Off Broadway: Ben, Virginia, and Me (Liberace, Acorn Theatre); Other NYC credits: Great Expectations (Nerve Project Theatre Co.), Baby Girl (FringeNYC), Much Ado… and Hamlet (Underling Productions); A healthy smattering of favorite regional credits include Shrek, Avenue Q, Twelfth Night, Hamlet (Barter Theatre) Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast (Greenville Theatre). www.samuelfloyd.com
Jenna Haimes (@jennanigans3) is a New York based actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Regional acting credits include Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hunyak in Chicago, Ruth in Wonderful Town and Kaye in The Taffetas. She has choreographed productions regionally, touring, and Off-Broadway. Her most recent work in film can be seen on Amazonprime, to be released in 2020. Originally from Colorado, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding and bike riding. @jennanigans. jennahaimes.com.
David McCall (@maviddccall) is a director, actor, producer, improviser, and all-around artist currently based in New York City. He is most compelled by work that attempts to blur the lines that divide artists from the audience. Director: Ali Grieb: Sin Stops Here (Joe’s Pub), Miss Nelson is Missing (Barter Theater), Annie Get Your Gun and How to Succeed… (Murray State University), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Scarlet Letter, and Billy, Goat, and Gruff: The Musical all for Savannah Stage Co. in Georgia. Actor: New York: Poles Apart (LaMama), Hamlet (American Globe Theatre), Bumbershoot (In/Visible Theatre); Member of Barter Theatre’s Resident Company 2007-2010: The Who’s TOMMY, Bat Boy, The Foreigner, Beauty and the Beast, The Fully Monty, Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Life, Little Shop of Horrors, Oedipus Rex, The Littlest Angel. David is also the Head of Vocal Development for NewYorkVocalCoaching.com
Natalie Riegel (@notesbynat) is a proud founding member of Nerve Project Theatre Company. Originally from Alabama, she currently lives in New York City to create art with this wonderful company. Favorite credits include Ophelia/Gravedigger (Hamlet), Maybelle Aarons (Bridge to Terabithia), and Mrs. Fezziwig (A Christmas Carol). Endless love and thanks to her NPTC family and her biological family. Nerve, truth, and imagination can change the world. www.natalieriegel.com
Joe Veale(@therealjoeveale) is a NYC based actor with a fondness for dogs, bourbon, and 4 Leaf clovers. Before moving to NY he worked extensively regionally as a member of the Resident Acting Company at the Historic Barter Theatre. Recent Off Broadway Credits include; Enter Laughing (Marvin, U.S David, and Dance Captain-York Theatre), Great Expectations (Pip-Hudson Guild Theatre), and The Wrong Box (Wickham-Theatre for a New City). Fav regional credits include: Peter and The Starcatcher, Altar Boys, 42nd Street, Footloose, and The Three Musketeers.
Dax Dupuy (@daxdupuy) is a songwriter, composer, and cat mom. She’s acted and written music for various regional and NYC theatre companies throughout the years, and is most drawn to folk tales and music that makes her sob. Absolute favorite credits are Clementine: The Musical (Composer/Lyricist, Barter Players), Old Turtle and the Broken Truth (Actor/Composer/Lyricist, Rebel Playhouse) and Great Expectations (Actor/Composer, Nerve Project Theatre). One day she hopes to have written Hadestown.
Samuel Floyd (@samuelcfloyd) is an actor/singer who enjoys a good run through Central Park followed by lots of carbs (cough…beer). Off Broadway: Ben, Virginia, and Me (Liberace, Acorn Theatre); Other NYC credits: Great Expectations (Nerve Project Theatre Co.), Baby Girl (FringeNYC), Much Ado… and Hamlet (Underling Productions); A healthy smattering of favorite regional credits include Shrek, Avenue Q, Twelfth Night, Hamlet (Barter Theatre) Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast (Greenville Theatre). www.samuelfloyd.com
Jenna Haimes (@jennanigans3) is a New York based actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Regional acting credits include Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hunyak in Chicago, Ruth in Wonderful Town and Kaye in The Taffetas. She has choreographed productions regionally, touring, and Off-Broadway. Her most recent work in film can be seen on Amazonprime, to be released in 2020. Originally from Colorado, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding and bike riding. @jennanigans. jennahaimes.com.
David McCall (@maviddccall) is a director, actor, producer, improviser, and all-around artist currently based in New York City. He is most compelled by work that attempts to blur the lines that divide artists from the audience. Director: Ali Grieb: Sin Stops Here (Joe’s Pub), Miss Nelson is Missing (Barter Theater), Annie Get Your Gun and How to Succeed… (Murray State University), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Scarlet Letter, and Billy, Goat, and Gruff: The Musical all for Savannah Stage Co. in Georgia. Actor: New York: Poles Apart (LaMama), Hamlet (American Globe Theatre), Bumbershoot (In/Visible Theatre); Member of Barter Theatre’s Resident Company 2007-2010: The Who’s TOMMY, Bat Boy, The Foreigner, Beauty and the Beast, The Fully Monty, Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Life, Little Shop of Horrors, Oedipus Rex, The Littlest Angel. David is also the Head of Vocal Development for NewYorkVocalCoaching.com
Natalie Riegel (@notesbynat) is a proud founding member of Nerve Project Theatre Company. Originally from Alabama, she currently lives in New York City to create art with this wonderful company. Favorite credits include Ophelia/Gravedigger (Hamlet), Maybelle Aarons (Bridge to Terabithia), and Mrs. Fezziwig (A Christmas Carol). Endless love and thanks to her NPTC family and her biological family. Nerve, truth, and imagination can change the world. www.natalieriegel.com
Joe Veale(@therealjoeveale) is a NYC based actor with a fondness for dogs, bourbon, and 4 Leaf clovers. Before moving to NY he worked extensively regionally as a member of the Resident Acting Company at the Historic Barter Theatre. Recent Off Broadway Credits include; Enter Laughing (Marvin, U.S David, and Dance Captain-York Theatre), Great Expectations (Pip-Hudson Guild Theatre), and The Wrong Box (Wickham-Theatre for a New City). Fav regional credits include: Peter and The Starcatcher, Altar Boys, 42nd Street, Footloose, and The Three Musketeers.
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