Match Book PLAYWRIGHTS
Jeyna Lynn Gonzales
she/her
Jeyna Lynn Gonzales is a performer, stage manager, and playwright of "With Liberty and Justice For All" (Theatrefolk, Inc.). Recent recognitions: Cody Renard Richard Scholar (2025), Stewart F. Lane Fellow (2025), and Andrew Lloyd Webber University Scholar (2021). In June 2025, she graduated from the University of California, Irvine with her B.A. in Drama with Honors in Stage Management and Honors in Acting. She is currently based in New York City and is open to positions in company/general management, development, and stage management.
New/Existing Plays, New/Existing Musicals, Movement, Devised Work, Comedy, lgbtqia+ work
Contact: jeynalynngonzales@gmail.com
Katie (Kit) Friedmann
she/they
Katie Friedemann has been writing since they were two years old and they promise they’ve made some progress since. Their most recent accomplishment is premiering a short play, Tash Rides a Bike, at the East Village Basement. Their short screenplay, "Willam," is currently a quarter-finalist in the Outstanding Screenplays Competition. In 2022, they were an inaugural Fellow at the Oberlin Screenwriters Initiative with their screenplay "Boy Problems." As an actor, they have participated in works shown at The Tank and the International Human Rights Art Festival.
New/Existing Plays, New/Existing Musicals, lgbtqia+ work
Contact: katiefriedemann@gmail.com
Roni Ragone
they/them
Roni Ragone — “Night Night, Roger Roger” (published by Dramatic Publishing Company; University of California, Santa Barbara +16 additional productions around the U.S.). “My Barricade” (2025 House of Rooted Festival, 48th OOB, The Best Men’s Stage Monologues of 2025, Smith & Kraus Playwright Inc. [monologue only], & more). “Left Overs” (50th OOB Finalist, Queer Voices Festival, Cry Havoc). “Heading North” (321 Plays for Trans Future; Out/Play; [monologue] published in the Typecast Anthology by Purple Light Productions). Company Drain (Center at West Park Reading Series); Co-founder of Fresh Binder Productions.
New/Existing Plays, Comedy, lgbtqia+ work
Contact: Roniragone@gmail.com
Ian Booth
he/they
Ian James Booth is a writer, director, performer, and creative currently based in New York City. Recently graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a BA in Drama and a minor in Global Sustainability they are excited to pursue their passion for storytelling, community-building, and sustainablty within creative spaces. Their work is heavily influenced by their extensive background in theatre and experience in environmental science and conservation.
New/Existing Plays, New/Existing Musicals, Movement, Devised Work, Clown, Comedy, Absurdism, lgbtqia+ work
Contact: ianbooth@gmail.com
Zoë Parish
she/her
Zoë Parrish is a NYC-based artist, and a graduate from the Institute for American Musical Theatre. She most recently co-wrote and co-directed a play called Steps alongside her dear friend, Olivia Mathis. Her other work includes directing Into the Woods, A Boy's Play, and The Lightning Thief. She was also recently seen as Dear One/Astris in Echo at the New York Theatre Festival. She has a huge passion for new works, and developing theatre that breaks the mold!
New/Existing Plays, New/Existing Musicals, Movement, Devised Work, Comedy
Contact: zoeparrish@icloud.com or 806-683-9888
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Zane Caputo
he/him
Zane is a playwright and music theater songwriter/composer who recently moved to New York! He is an alum of UC Irvine, graduating in 2024 with BA’s in Drama and History, along with Honors in Acting. He focuses primarily on musicals, with a specialty in folk and rock music. He also writes non musical songs too! Fun fact: Zane was ranked the 2nd best air guitarist in the country in 2023!
ig: @zane.guv @zanewritesmusic
New/Existing Musicals, Absurdism
Contact: zanemartin.caputo@gmail.com
Olivia Mathis
she/her
Olivia Mathis is an NYC singer, actor, writer, director, and graduate of the Institute for American Musical Theatre. Recent performing credits include Noel (Sprit of Christmas), and industry workshops of Man in a Raggedy Bathrobe (Therapist/Judge), and Senior Class (Ensemble). Recent directing/writing credits include the last two workshops of Steps: A New Play, a play she cowrote and codirected alongside Zoë Parrish. She also just released her first single, Big Dipper, on all major streaming platforms!
New/Existing Plays, New/Existing Musicals, lgbtqia+ work
Contact: 715-370-3994