LIGHTING DESIGNER, VOICE OF “TESSA,” STAGED READING ACTOR

Liz Bernstein is an Orlando-based actor, writer, and all-around theatre person with a corporate day-job. She is a proud Whiskey Theatre Factory Collective member and was most recently seen in WTF's production of Kim Murray-Patel's The Saints of West Orange County at Orlando Fringe. Liz has loved working with this team of strong, confident women and hopes the show encourages you to use your best judgement when letting in both friends and strangers. 

PLAYWRIGHT, PRODUCER, AND STAGED READING ACTOR

Bethany is the Producing Director of Whiskey Theatre Factory and is so honored to have her work presented by this outstanding group of women (what a team!). As part of this process, she has been given the opportunity to revise the play and learn more about the character - a rare opportunity and one she has enjoyed ever moment of! Big thanks to her family members, who provided essential childcare services and drove all over Central Florida to get props off Facebook Marketplace.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Ruby is honored to be a part of this show! She began with Whiskey Theatre Factory in August as an actor with the production of “What’s in the Basement Honey? Seven Short Plays on Marriage, Feminism, and Zombies”, and has since been seen in “Night on Zoom: A Night of Short Plays Set in the Virtual World”, and most recently in WTF’s 2024 Orlando Fringe show, “The Saints of West Orange County”. Her adoration for theatre started at a young age, and as time continued she worked to grow in her craft. She’s challenging herself while reemerging back into theatre, with more on the "behind the scenes” as an assistant director and social media marketing manager with Project No. 19 Performance Company. Outside of the theatre Ruby is a passionate stay at home parent, who lives to inspire other parents to chase after their spark, and wants to remind everyone that their passions are worth making time for.

DIRECTOR

Valeria Hernándezis over the moon to be back at it with the stellar mages of the stages at Whiskey Theatre Factory. Val's recent directorial projects include Bi Bi Bi at Fringe OutFest Orlando (2024), The Saints of West Orange County at the Orlando Fringe Festival (2024), and Still on Zoom: Virtual Night of Plays - Asopao (2023). While tonight promises to be a bloody good time, Val reminds everyone to prioritize rest (whenever possible), engage with your passions, and spark meaningful conversations to help break the stigma surrounding mental health. <3

STAGE MANAGER AND SOUND DESIGNER

Sara is a first-year BFA Stage Manager at the University of Central Flordia. Although she is mainly a Stage Manager, you can also find her in many other roles. She has been a Lighting Designer, Sound Technician, Director, Technical Director, Props Master, and Lighting Board Operator. She has been working within the Central Florida theater scene for 3 years, with companies such as Orlando International Fringe Festival, Central Florida Community Arts, Finge Artspace, Playwrights Round Table, Florida International Thespian Society, and Whiskey Theatre Factory. This is her second season as a Whiskey Theatre Facorty core collective member and she is excited to be a part of some amazing WTF project this season!

"RYLAN”

Charis Watler is an Orlando based director, actor, and producer. She has directed for many theatre companies in Orlando, including the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Orlando Fringe, and WTF. She also fills many roles with Central Florida Community Arts Youth, including teaching artist, stage manager, and director. She is passionate about producing new plays, uplifting minority voices and seeks to produce art that holds meaning for her (whatever that may be!). Charis feels so blessed to be creating live theatre in such a supportive environment and cannot wait to see what her future with WTF holds.