Martin Fogarty (Playwright/Producer, Franks First Dance Recital) is excited to be involved again with NW10 this year as a playwright and producer. Martin is thrilled to bring this line up of plays to life, and enjoys the work behind the scenes and forming of relationships with like-minded artists in collaboration. He also serves on the board for Oregon Contemporary Theatre. "I believe wholeheartedly in this festival and the opportunities it provides to artists locally and the Northwest. This festival is everything good about theatre and what I love about it."

Jessi Pitts (Playwright, Silver Sixpence) is an award-winning playwright and novelist based along the Puget Sound. Her ten-minute play, Silver Sixpence, was the winner of the 2019 Gary Garrison National Ten Minute Play Award at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. When not writing, she guest edits for Uncharted Magazine and adjudicates for a variety of theatre festivals, including the KCACTF and Washington Thespys.

Rich Rubin (Playwright, Happy Anniversary) has had plays been staged throughout the U.S. as well as in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico and the Middle East. Full-length plays include Picasso in Paris (winner, Julie Harris Playwright Award); Caesar's Blood (finalist, Oregon Book Award); and Shakespeare's Skull (winner, Portland Civic Theatre Guild New Play Award). Member: Dramatists Guild, New Play Exchange and Portland’s Nameless Playwrights and LineStorm Playwrights. Rich is delighted and honored to be a part of the 2025 NW10 Festival.

Rose Heising (Playwright, Spread the Compost on the Weeds) is grateful for all the energy and care invested in their play by the whole team, truly. Last year, Rose smashed a laptop on stage at NW10. Even then, this play was festering in their brain, and as much as they tried to dig it out by the roots, it just wouldn’t budge. Hope it’s as fun as gardening is to Rose.

Amy Weinkauf (Playwright Producer, Stay) is a PNW based actor and creative. Guided by her pedagogy studies in Moment Work and Master Teacher Certification from Danceability, she strives to encourage fellow storytellers to use their voices to curate fresh stories for the stage. Amy recently directed The Mousetrap at The Very Little Theatre, appeared as Teacher in the SPA production of Small Mouth Sounds, and is a producer for the NW10 Festival.

Isaac Paris (Playwright, The Ghostbot of Veronica Croft) is grateful to be involved in his first production at OCT. He teaches art at Network Charter School, makes original science fiction audio plays, writes music and plays in a band, and loves his pets. He thanks Mary Cruse, Nick Armstrong Crews, and to Naomi Fitter for feedback, Nikki Brackett for interpreting the character, Yeehaw for their support, and the talented cast and crew of the show.

Paul Lewis (Playwright, The Fabulists) is thrilled to be back at NW10. He is a Seattle-based playwright and composer whose recent work includes The Names (Theatre 33), Lost in the Hills, A Musical (Theatre 33); musical adaptations of The Runaway Bunny and Caps for Sale (Boston Children’s Theatre); The.Crossing, A Musical (The Schmee); and Jill Trent Science Sleuth (Cayuga College). His musical adaptation of the novel Wish won the 2023 AATE Distinguished Play Award.

Dale Light (Playwright, The Whimsical Heartstrings of a Child's Aging Plaything) has been produced, acted, and directed in previous festivals beginning in 2012. Outside of NW10, they have performed with Roving Park Players, No Shame Eugene, University of Oregon Theater, Shakespeare in the Park, Cottage Theater, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, and most recently with No Script Society. Dale has recently received their first publishing credit in an anthology of weird fiction based on the music of Neutral Milk Hotel entitled “And One Day We Will Die.”

Annie Craven (Director, Franks First Dance Recital) is a Eugene based director, actor and artist. She has directed A Girl in School Uniform (Walks Into a Bar) by Lulu Raczka and After the Revolution by Amy Herzog. Select acting credits include: Ride the Cyclone, Witch (Oregon Contemporary Theatre); The Wolves, Once, A Christmas Carol (University Theatre).

Hailey Eckerdt (Director, Silver Sixpence) is thrilled to be making her directorial debut at the NW10 Festival. Having been a theater bug since high school, she is proud to be part of this vital and vibrant theatre community. Eckerdt dedicates this experience to her mom, Charlene Gayton, who passed away during production. "Thank you for always believing in me, Mom. I love and miss you."

Marla Norton (Director, Happy Anniversary) has a special place in her heart for NW10, as she has been involved since its first year as an actor four times, playwright once, and director now twice. She proudly has a degree in theatre from the U of O, beginnings at LCC, along with much training along the way. She feels grateful to direct this play. Thanks to her wonderful actors, NW10 producer(s), OCT, the playwright, and her beautiful family for their love and support. Thanks for supporting live theatre!

Jesse Merz (Director, Spread the Compost on the Weeds) is a director, educator, and actor with 35 years in theatre. He holds a BFA from NYU/Tisch and an MFA from UC Davis. Jesse has directed over 70 productions, performed on national tours to 120 cities across 34 states, and produced The Gospel According to Tammy Faye. She has led college theatre programs, ran the Columbia Gorge School of Theatre for 23 years, and currently teaches personal finance at Willamette High School.

Paul Rhoden (Director, Stay) is an actor-at-large in Eugene. In 2024 he directed Talk Radio at Very Little Theatre. The dog ate the rest.

Gil T. Rodello (Director, The Ghostbot of Veronica Croft) is directing for the second year with NW10, and he's excited (as well as surprised) that they wanted him back. He has directed several plays over the years including I Hate Hamlet, The Odd Couple, The Mousetrap, The Wizard of Oz and On Golden Pond. He worked for several years as an acting/audition coach for Seattle Talent and produced plays for his company Audacity Productions. He would like to dedicate this show to his motorcycle, Bojack.

Scott Machado (Director, The Fabulists) is very happy to be back with NW10 in his directorial debut! You last saw him at NW10 as an overwhelmed accountant in Torrid Taxes. He has also performed at OCT in Marjorie Prime, The Flick, and The Wickhams - Christmas At Pemberley, as well as several other shows at VLT, ACE, Pegasus, etc. Scott is a proud alumnus of the World Famous Jungle Cruise. Kungaloosh!

Alexander Holmes (Director, The Whimsical Heartstrings of a Child's Aging Plaything) is jumping into the director’s chair for the first time. You may have seen him onstage in past NW10 festivals as well as Legionnaire/Mike in last season’s What The Constitution Means to Me. He gives a special thanks to Noelle for helping make the best costume and Martin for endlessly taking his phone calls. Marky & Chris- you both rock. 

Eric Hadley (Frank, Franks First Dance Recital) is excited to be returning to NW10. Previous NW10 productions featured Eric in Larry Fried's Polled and Brendan Healy's The Way it Really, Truly, Almost Was. Other favorite roles include Tom in OCT’s Lucky Me, Max Bialystock in Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre’s The Producers, The Baker in Lakewood’s Into The Woods, and Mendel in Triangle Production’s Falsettoland.

Sabrina Haesche (Suzie, Franks First Dance Recital) is new to the OCT stage and is excited to be part of this NW10 Festival. Theatre is her passion, and as a former high school theatre director, she loves working behind the scenes as well. After receiving her Masters in Theatre Production from Central Washington University, she moved to Eugene and became a full time mother. Special thanks to her husband, Alex, and two kids for supporting her dreams of acting again!

Eryne Grant-Sherk (Eliza, Silver Sixpence) is elated to return to NW 10 for her third year. She has previously performed with LCC and told dad jokes as a skipper on The Jungle Cruise. She would like to thank her family and husband Treyson.

Phoebe Thompson (Lily, Silver Sixpence) is so excited for their first NW10 Festival. Phoebe recently joined the Eugene theatre community after playing Annie in The Play That Goes Wrong at OCT this past fall. They are thankful for all the incredible people they have met through the theatre and look forward to even more powerful, heartfelt, fun shows.

Dianne DeBorde (Dorothy, Happy Anniversary) is a 1st-timer in the NW10 Festival. Dianne is delighted to portray Dorothy in Rich Rubin's lovely play, Happy Anniversary. Her background in drama includes competitive acting during HS as well as roles in Montana community theatre, including Arsenic and Old Lace and Baby. Playing 'make-believe' never gets old and she hopes you enjoy the show(s) of 2025's NW10. Thank you for coming!

Lee Vogt (Colin, Happy Anniversary) is happy to be on stage again at OCT after having been last seen as The Amazing Karnak in its production of Ride the Cyclone last year. He is eternally grateful to the guidance of the Chilean poet, David Rosenmann-Taub.

Pia Sosa Hildebrandt (Myrtle, Spread the Compost on the Weeds) has been a community theater actor for the past decade in the Eugene & Springfield area. She is excited to be a part of this year’s NW10 Festival. Her latest roles are Aggie in Weekdays on The Blue Line at Oregon Contemporary Theatre and Prospera in Hurricane Miranda at Lane Community College. She’d like to thank her partner Tyler, her best friend Emma, and everyone involved with NW 10!

Michael Hoekstra (Plant Man, Spread the Compost on the Weeds) is performing in his second role in the Northwest 10 festival, having appeared as a Beyoncé loving Alien two years ago. He has also appeared on stage at The Very Little Theatre drawing on his not so Southern roots in two productions set in the Deep South. He would like to thank his family for their love, support, and patience as he continues his stage journey.

Zepha Wright (Sue, Spread the Compost on the Weeds) is thrilled to be back for a second year in the NW10. Previously in Weekdays on the Blue Line she is delighted to be reteamed with costar Pia Sosa Hildebrand in this year's play along with Michael Hoekstra. Zepha has had great fun bringing the wacky and menacing character of Sue to life for the wonderful OCT audiences. Thank you all for supporting live theater.

David Arnold (Delivery Person, Stay) is happy to be performing for his second year in NW10. David has been heavily involved and passionate about theatre for over a decade. His work as an OCT Production Assistant allows him a unique position working close and enjoying every show. Special thanks to all his loved ones for their endless support.

Avery Eberardo (Woman, Stay) is excited to be making his Northwest 10 debut! He was last seen in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Cottage Theatre where he played the Footman and u/s Le Chevalier Danceny. Avery’s other credits include: Oliver! (The Shedd), A Spooky Night On Broadway! (The Shedd), Hello, Dolly! (The Shedd) and Ride The Cyclone (OCT). Avery would like to thank this wonderful cast and crew, and would like to give a special thank you to his grandmother, Jan, and his sisters, Annabella and Gabriela, for their continued support, love, and encouragement. He hopes you enjoy the show, and thanks you for coming out and supporting local theatre.

Zoe Holbo (Elizabeth, The Ghostbot of Veronica Croft) is excited for their first NW10 season and their first production here in Eugene. Zoë is a lifelong theater lover with special soft spots for Shakespeare and plays written by friends. Love to all the members of Spike Tape back in Connecticut.

Jennifer Sellers (Veronica, The Ghostbot of Veronica Croft) is pleased to participate in her first NW 10 Festival. She appeared most recently in VLT’s production of August, Osage County. She is a retired music educator and church musician. Thanks for the memories, Jimmy.

William Campbell (Mitchell, The Fabulists) is pleased to be back for his seventh NW10 play. He’s been in productions around the county for some thirty years and would like to thank you all for your support.

Larry K. Fried (Bill, The Fabulists) is delighted to be back with the NW10 after a many year hiatus. Previously Larry appeared in the NW10 production of No Bananas & his Polled was produced in another year. Most recently Larry has been seen locally at the Very Little Theatre in Side Man, Grand Horizon (also playing a character named Bill) and Skin of Our Teeth. Now let's all imagine our way out of the current political maelstrom.

Josh Simpson (Pete, The Fabulists) is beyond excited for his first time with Northwest 10. You may have seen him play Max/Arthur in his debut performance of OCT's 2024 Fall Production of The Play That Goes Wrong. He also is a company and board member for Free Shakespeare in the Park Eugene and in 2012, Josh received his BFA in acting from Southern Oregon University.

Paige Walters (Emily, The Fabulists) is so excited to be involved in her first NW10 festival! She is currently a 2nd year at the University of Oregon studying Public Relations, with a minor in Theatre Arts. She is so grateful to be given this opportunity to play Emily in The Fabulists, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Chris Bucklew (Danny, The Whimsical Heartstrings of a Child's Aging Plaything) is getting back into acting after a twenty-year hiatus. He recently portrayed Little Charles in August: Osage County and is excited for the challenge of playing Danny. Chris thanks everyone at NW10 who made this possible and all of the friends who inspired him along this journey.

Mark Van Barrick (Bear, The Whimsical Heartstrings of a Child's Aging Plaything) is excited to get back on stage! This is his first NW10. He wants to thank Alex for this opportunity and his wife Callie for all the support.

Wendy Beck (NW10 Literacy Manager) has enjoyed being the Festival's Literary Manager for 14 years and looks forward to receiving each play and interacting with such talented playwrights. Being part of the reading committee is also a blast and she remains in awe of the talent put into this festival.

Clarence Coo (Guest Judge) is the recipient of a Whiting Award and the Yale Drama Series Prize. His plays include The Birds of Empathy; Beautiful Province (Belle Province); People Sitting in Darkness; Chapters of a Floating Life; and On That Day in Amsterdam. His work has been developed at the Atlantic Theater Company, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, New York Theatre Workshop, and the Bay Area Playwrights Festival. He has received fellowships from the Dramatists Guild of America, the Rita Goldberg Playwrights’ Workshop at the Lark, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the Playwrights Realm. He received his MFA in playwriting at Columbia University. He is a member of the Ma-Yi Writers Lab and an alumnus of New Dramatists.

Paul Dunckel (Producer) has been a part of NW10 for 5 years, 3 as a producer. Paul is a long time actor, director, and musician with decades of stage, film, and television experience. With roots in the Midwest, he has been involved with several performing arts projects in Eugene since moving to the area in 2018. Up next, Paul is directing an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth for Lane Community College opening in May.

Erica Towe (Producer) is a theatre maker who has been involved with NW10 since 2018 as an actor, director, and producer. She holds her M.Ed. degree and a BA in theatre and communication. Erica is a theatre instructor at LCC, company member of Theatre 33 in Salem, OR and dog mom. She also leads applied improv workshops on creativity and innovation for businesses and artist groups.

Craig Willis (Producer) has been affiliated with NW10 for 17 years, ever since Paul Calandrino first proposed the idea for such a festival featuring the work initially of just local writers. He's been delighted to see NW10 continue to grow and expand over the years to be a festival that is truly representative of the greater Pacific Northwest. On behalf of OCT, many thanks to everyone involved in making this year's festival a success and to Paul for planting the seed and providing his ongoing support.