Brandi is thrilled to be making her Azuka Theatre debut in Hazard County. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, she moved up to Philly to attend University of the Arts, where she just received her BFA in Acting. Past productions: Women of Manhattan, Little Women, Midsummer Night's Dream (performed in London), The Crucible , Under Milkwood, and To Kill A Mockingbird. She sends love and gratitude to her Heavenly Savior (Ruach Elohim), and her beautiful Alabama and Philly families. "If we could read the secret history of our enemies, there we would find enough suffering and sorrow to disarm all hostility" -H.W. Longfellow www.brandiburgess.com

Julia is ecstatic to be making her Philly theater debut with Azuka Theatre! She is a proud graduate of Temple University, where she was in the first graduating class of the Musical Theater concentration (2011). Most recently, Julia has been seen in Sweet Charity and A View from the Bridge at Temple. Many thanks to Kevin and Allison for this opportunity. Love to Mom!

Will is thrilled to be part of this amazing production here at Azuka. He could not be more thankful for the acceptance this artistic family has extended, and the chance to do some amazing work. A recent graduate of University of the Arts, previous credits include Women of Manhattan, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Crucible, Sexual Perversity in Chicago, The Seagull, and The Umbrella Play. My eternal gratitude and love to my family and friends both near and far.

Jihad is originally from Columbus, OH and a graduate of Otterbein University with a BFA in Acting. Since graduating from college Jihad has lived in New York City and now Philadelphia. He has appeared at the National Constitution Center and at the South Camden Theatre Co., as well as last year's Philly Fringe festival. Jihad has played Hal in Proof, The Player in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Martini in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and has appeared as a freestyle MC on the streets of Midtown Manhattan for The Ride, Inc. Jihad is incredibly excited to be a part of this challenging and provocative play with such an enormously talented, giving and kind group of people. He sends his love and thanks to his family, friends, Allison Heishman for giving him this opportunity, and the person that is unlike anyone he has ever met – Ms. Allison Caw.

Brian is a recent graduate of Swarthmore College, where he studied Chemistry, Chinese, and Theater. Brian regularly performs improv comedy with ZaoGao, a house team at the Philly Improv Theater. Previous local acting credits include Karl van Beethoven in Vainglorious (Applied Mechanics), Packer in Caryl Churchill's Vinegar Tom (Allen's Lane Theater), and Jake in Daniel Talbott's Slipping (Quince Productions). He is delighted to be in his first show with Azuka.

Bailey is a recent graduate of Arcadia University’s BFA Acting program and is absolutely thrilled to be making her Philadelphia debut with Azuka! Previous Credits include: Our Town (Emily Webb), The Music Man (Zaneeta Shinn), Club California (Livia Prodi), Inspector Richard Voss (The Physicists), The Misanthrope (Eliante), The Princess Rescuers (Sinya), Visit to a Small Planet (Ellen), and Wind in the Willows (Badger). Bailey is a three-time Irene Ryan Scholarship nominee for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Off-stage, Bailey greatly enjoys her work as a teaching artist at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts where she teaches improvisation. Bailey would like to thank Allison for this incredible opportunity, Kevin for continuing to share his wealth of knowledge, the cast, crew, and the rest of the Azuka family for all of their hard work. Bailey would also like to thank her wonderful family and friends for their continuous belief, love, and support! Special thanks to CD, LM, RM, and SS!

Allison Moore is a displaced Texan living in Minneapolis, where she is a Core Member of The Playwrights' Center. Her plays include Hazard County, Eighteen, Urgent Fury, The Strange Misadventures of Patty, CowTown, and American Klepto. Her work has been developed or read at the O'Neill Playwrights Conference, Williamstown Theatre Festival, InterAct Theatre, and Manhattan Theatre Club; and produced at the Cherry Lane Alternative, Kitchen Dog Theatre, Actor's Express, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and The Playwrights' Center, among others. Ms. Moore has received two Jerome Fellowships, a McKnight Advancement Grant, and the Iowa Arts Fellowship. She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, and received her MFA from the Iowa Playwrights Workshop.

Allison came to Philadelphia as the Literary and Casting Apprentice at the Walnut Street Theatre under Richard Parison. She began working with Azuka in 2005 and with them directed Coney Island in the Azuka One-Acts for the 10th Philly Fringe, was the AD for the 2006 production of 'Twas the Night, and currently organizes the Spotlight Series. In addition to her work with Azuka she acts and directs and has worked with a number of rockin' Philly theatres and theatre artists including The Cardboardbox Collaborative, Flashpoint Theatre Co., Madhouse Theatre Co., Tamanya Garza, Michele Volansky, Philadelphia Theatre Co., and WST. Allison holds a B.A. in Theatre from Washington College in Chestertown, MD. She holds it very tightly.

Evan is a Designer operating in the Philadelphia area. He is a recent graduate of the Theater Design and Technology program at the University of the Arts. Recent credits include: UArts’ production of The Seagull, 2011 Fringe All Places From Here, an assistant design for Lady M, and Off Color Theatre Company’s Tiny Tales. He has also been involved with productions by Inis Nua, Theatre Exile, Azuka, BRT, Act II Playhouse, and a myriad of other companies as a scenic carpenter. He is grateful to Azuka for offering him the opportunity to work on Hazard County. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and colleagues who have all helped him so far.

Chris is excited to begin his collaboration with Azuka. He just received his MFA in Lighting Design from Temple University. In Philly, Chris has previously designed in the Studio at the Walnut Street Theatre. His work was most recently seen in Temple Theater's production of A Chorus Line. Love and thanks to his family.

Jamie graduates from Temple University in May with a MFA in Costume Design where she had the opportunity to design Pudd’nhead Wilson, Richard III, A Flea in Her Ear and the world premiere of The Belly. Last summer, she designed Buried Child and Tartuffe for Temple Repertory Theater’s second season. Prior to her studies, she assisted on Philadelphia Theater Company’s Unusual Acts of Devotion, and she designed for Ego Po Productions (Bluebird, Spring Awakening), Nice People Theater Co. (Killing Women), and Represented Theatre Co. (Hugging the Shoulder, Jeffrey). This summer will mark her third year as a Machine Sewing Camp Instructor for The Handwork Studio.

Daniel is a freelance Multimedia Designer based in Philadelphia. As an Associate Artist for The Renegade Company, he most recently designed Sound & Atmosphere for HamletMachine/MedeaPlays, as well as the Audio Engineer for The Arden Theatre Company’s reworking of Cyrano de Bergerac. As a WCU alumnus, he has designed for such shows as Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Euripidis' The Trojan Women, and O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Outside of WCU, his work has been seen and heard in the NYC Fringe Festival and The Left Out Festival.

Avista was founded in 2007 as a properties design and construction firm. Avista specializes in custom construction, upholstery, soft goods construction, and also owns a lighting and prop rental house in Norristown. Avista's work has been seen at Azuka Theatre, Flashpoint Theatre, Theatre Horizon, and Drexel University. Avista is in its fifth season as resident prop team at Act II Playhouse, its third season at InterAct Theatre, and has joined the design teams at Theatre Exile, 1812 Productions and Bristol Riverside for the 2011-12 season. Please visit www.avistacustom.com.

Sarah is a freelance Dramaturg. She works as a production research dramaturg, new play development dramaturg, and devised work dramaturg. Locally, she has worked with Philadelphia Theatre Company, Theatre Exile, Arden Theatre Company, and Gas & Electric Arts among others. Nationally, she has collaborated with theatres including Signature Theatre, Untitled Theatre Company #61, and the Flea (New York) as well as ART (Cambridge, MA). Sarah is also a director and adapter of classic work with Radio Future, a new ensemble based out of New York. Wars and Whores, a folk musical version of Henry IV Pt 1, for which she wrote the libretto will be seen this summer, followed by her adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, which she will also direct. Previous works include an adaptation of Macbeth, An Ideal Husband, and Doctor Faustus. Sarah holds an MFA in dramaturgy from the ART/MXAT Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University.

Carrie is a recent graduate of Arcadia University where she focused on Stage Management. Her favorite show that she SM'd while in undergrad was Club California, a new musical about the sex trade in Kosovo. She is living in Philadelphia and enjoying the post-collegiate shuffle. Carrie previously stage managed Meanwhile for Brat Productions and is currently the ASM for Quintessence Theatre's production of The Seagull. She would like to thank Kevin, Allison, and everyone at Azuka for their support, and for putting the spotlight on young professionals.