Emmanuel Stephens who plays the roles of attendant and second officer!

Some info about Manny:

My name is Emmanuel Cory Stephens and I go by either Emmanuel or Manny. I have always loved theater. I enjoy singing, dancing and acting. I love musicals, dancing, Star Wars, horror films, Disney movies and being silly. When I was little I was in a gospel drama group. I did martial arts like taekwondo. When I got older I went to a program at Buffalo State College. I got to be a part of lots of different classes. My favorite classes were the Theater classes. I took a combat theater where I learned how to play fight on stage and do stunt work. I took an intro to theater course, Acting 1 and I took a theater tech class where I learned how to run lighting, make accessories for props and the stage. I am in the Dance Company at Buffalo State also. My dream job is to one day work at Disney World where I could be a back up dancer for any of the shows. I am very happy to act with the Theater group called Inclusive Theater of WNY.

Join us July 14-16, 2023 at 7pm each night for Shakespeare in the Parking Lot – Twelfth Night! St Mary’s High School Lancaster! The event is FREE and open to ALL. Just bring a chair/blanket and some snacks! The event is rain or shine (we will pivot indoors if we need to!). Hope to see you there!! #inclusivetheaterofwny#shakespeare#shakespeareintheparkinglot#twelfthnight#inclusionrevolution

It’s opening night for the long awaited Tom Griffin’s The Boys Next Door! AND it’s pay what you can! So join us on this beautiful day – 7:30pm at St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster – to see great direction and memorable performances of this acclaimed play! You’ll be missing out if you don’t! April 13-16 & 21-23! #itowny#inclusivetheaterofwny#theboysnextdoor#inclusionrevolution

Last but certainly not least is Aimee Levesque who is wearing many hats this production! Aimee is the Founder, Executive and Artistic Director of Inclusive Theater of WNY. She received her PhD from the University of Buffalo and her dissertation focused on empowerment through the arts for persons with disabilities. Aimee grew up in Charlotte, NC and now resides in Western New York. She is a writer of all things and loves to be creative! She is a big fan of Cobra Kai, Halloween, horror movies, Christmas, and pizza and her daughter Jessica is the reason behind all that she does! Join us April 13-16 & 21-23 at St. Mary’s High School, Lancaster. Ticket link https://m.bpt.me/event/5737324?fbclid=IwAR3jeA_UI6O7nImMb5p7TRq5U6diXDf-sazHHqoWvwQk0cBIIXYbLYovZXs. Or pay at the door!

#inclusivetheaterofwny#inclusion#inclusionrevolution#itowny

Next up is assistant to the Director, Brennan Storey. A little about Brennan: He was the King of the High Sea’s in the Musical Pirates at his school Sts Peter and Paul of Williamsville. He also played William Barfee in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this summer with Performing Arts Music. He takes voice and acting lessons at Performing Arts Music. This year at SSPP he as Pumba In the Lion King Jr.

He is currently in 7th grade and has fallen in love with being a part of musicals. He prefers to play the antagonist when he is performing. Brennan has just found his love for musicals within the past year after gaining control over his OCD. He loves to performs because he can become the character he is casted as and that provides a break from his OCD and allows him to be free. He loves his siblings and is an amazing big brother. He always wants to help others and enjoys doing community service projects. Finally, Brennan is super excited to be in the upcoming #itowny production of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot -Twelfth Knight as Sebastian. Join us April 13-16 & 21-23 at St Mary’s High School in Lancaster for Tom Griffin’s The Boys Next Door! Ticket https://m.bpt.me/event/5737324?fbclid=IwAR3jeA_UI6O7nImMb5p7TRq5U6diXDf-sazHHqoWvwQk0cBIIXYbLYovZXs  #inclusivetheaterofwny#theboysnextdoor#inclusionrevolution

Next up is Jessica Levesque! Jess is working as Stage and Prop Manager. About Jess: Jess has appeared in a number of plays , appeared on websites , dances , films and even had a spot on a Total Divas . She was in a play at Theatre Loft, in collaboration with Ujima Theatre Company in 2014, which won from critics and she also appeared on stage at Alleyway Theatre in Baroness von Smith’s “And Where Will You Put the Things You Save.” Jess played the role of Ericka; a young woman with autism who plays Roller Derby and has been biohacked!

Since the pandemic she has continued to act in online plays, beauty pageants, and promoting body positivity and inclusion. After a few bouts of Directing for ITOWNY and a film project and a few music videos, one of the Music videos was for a haunted house attraction in 2021 . Jessica began doing voice acting in the 2022 . Jessica walked her first red carpet premiere at horrorhound for a film that she will be on called Fred Heads documentary. Jessica is also a dancer and worked as a consultant in the short film “Numb.” Only two more sleeps until opening night!!

The Boys Next Door runs April 13-16 & 21-23 at St Mary’s High School in Lancaster! Ticket link https://m.bpt.me/event/5737324?fbclid=IwAR3jeA_UI6O7nImMb5p7TRq5U6diXDf-sazHHqoWvwQk0cBIIXYbLYovZXs. Hope to see you there! #inclusivethesterofwny#itowny#theboysnextdoor#inclusionrevolution