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About Us

We are a group of young artists committed to making theatre that challenges the form's conventions and pushes artists and audiences to engage with works in new ways. We strive to present both existing and original works that investigate the human condition and create dialogue around the complex truths of our existence. We hope to harness the young talent in Boston's theatre community and to provide them with opportunities that will challenge and develop their abilities at this crucial crossroad in our lives.

Jessie Field

Artistic Director Founding Member

 

 

Jessie is a Boston-area director and playwright, and recent college graduate from Brandeis University. During her time at Brandeis, she had the pleasure of directing Proof, Into the Woods, Rabbit Hole, and assistant directing Closer and She Stoops to Conquer. She also served as Artistic Director of the Free Play Theater Cooperative. Playwright experience includes writing the book and lyrics for Harold! the Musical, a one-act original musical and grant recipient in the 2009 Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Arts, and the book and lyrics for Always, Rachel, a full-length original musical about the life of Rachel Carson and recipient of the Harold and Mimi Steinberg prize for Best Original Play. The music for both plays was composed by her brother, Jared Field. Currently, Jessie is directing The Crossroad Players’ first production, ‘Night, Mother by Marsha Norman and will be directing Sweeney Todd at Clark University in the fall.

Alisa Roznerita

Business Manager, Founding Member

 

 

Alisa Roznerita graduated from Brandeis with a major in Environmental Studies, minors in Economics and Anthropology, and the hope of acquiring a holistic world view.  During her undergraduate career, she discovered the world of theatre by happenstance.  Alisa is currently pursuing a career in the environmental and clean energy field, but her top priority is making sure that The Crossroad Players make their mark on Boston's theatrical community. 
 

Rachel Huvard

Production Manager, Founding Member

 

 

Rachel Huvard is a senior at Brandeis University studying Creative Writing and Theatre Arts. She has found her passion in being the organizational force for creative people and projects of all size, scope, and medium. She most often works in theatre as a stage manager, production manager, or as some other force for organizational good. Past stage management credits at Brandeis University include The Glass Menagerie, Into the Woods, Next to Normal, She Stoops to Conquer, Proof, and Spring Awakening. Rachel is looking forward to her remaining year at Brandeis and whatever the future may bring after that.

Jamie Perutz

Director of Social Media,

Founding Member

 

 

A California native, Jamie recieved her Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts and Psychology from Brandeis University ('13) . She is primarily a performer, having been in both plays and musicals for the past fifteen years. She trained at Brandeis in stage and film acting while also pursuing voice with her a cappella group, of which she was the publicist and business manager. Past stage credits include: Always, Rachel (Older Rachel), Rabbit Hole (Becca), Into the Woods (Baker's Wife), Proof (Catherine), Cinderella Waltz (Mrs. Snow), The Wild Party (Madeleine True) and more. Jamie also has extensive experience in group management and arts administration.

Alia Goldfarb

Director of Education & Community Engagement, 

Founding Member

Alia Goldfarb received her BA in Peace, Conflict and Coexistence Studies with a focus on the Applied Performing Arts from Brandeis University ('13). Alia is a trained singer, musician, dancer, actor, director, facilitator and performance creator. She continuously seeks to combine her passion for the arts and social justice activism. Past credits include: Always, Rachel (Younger Rachel), Hamlet (Ophelia), Pandora's Box (Alice), Next to Normal (Diana), Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party (Jackie) and more. Alia will be working on a humanitarian art project in Israel for the Academic Year 13-14. She is currently producing 3 original short plays for Druze youth and working with an Israeli-Arab Choir in Akko. She is excited to see how The Crossroad Players develop this next year and to begin numerous new projects upon her return.

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