Zacharie Albuck is a passionate actor and director hailing from Holland, Pennsylvania. Zach is driven by the community that theatre provides, and strives every day to cultivate a positive environment in every room he’s in. His approach to acting and directing alike stems from his passion of speaking to the joy and truth of the human experience. Zach has also spent time on the administrative side of theatre, having been Temple Theatre’s house manager, as well as working Front of House at Bucks County Playhouse for the last five years.
In addition to his training, Zach has spent many years singing and performing in musicals; this led him to develop a love for storytelling through musical theatre, and directing musicals has become a strong passion of his. He recently had the opportunity to direct tick,tick…Boom! by Jonathan Larson as his Temple Theatre Senior Directing Thesis. Fully student produced, it was a labor of love and creativity. See below for more on the project!
Kendall Arrington is a dynamic and versatile actor from Northeast Philadelphia with a passion for storytelling. With years of performance experience shaping her craft, Kendall brings both authenticity and bold energy to the stage. Drawn to work that is both entertaining and impactful, Kendall is especially interested in comedic theater that highlights timing and physicality, as well as socially conscious pieces that challenge audiences to reflect, question, and engage.
Kendall thrives in collaborative environments where creativity, expression, and risk-taking are encouraged. She values theater as a space for connection between artists, characters, and most importantly, between the performance and the audience. Whether delivering sharp comedic moments or diving into complex, thought-provoking narratives, Kendall aims to create performances that are honest, memorable, and resonant.
When she is not performing, Kendall is deeply committed to serving her community. She actively volunteers her time and energy while uplifting others through meaningful service. As a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., she is dedicated to fulfilling the organization’s initiatives, embodying its values of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. Kendall approaches both her artistry and her service with intention, striving to make a lasting impact on and off the stage.
Kendall Performing as “Kaya” in Tori Sampson’s “If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be A Muhfucka”
Lambda Chi
Recap of the Lambda Chi Spring 2026 new member presentation. Kendall served as Vice President for the 2025-2026 school year, served as the head of membership intake, and brought in eleven new members to the Lambda Chi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. This presentation captures everything they have learned under her guidance and leadership.
Kendall Performing in Temple’s Divine 9 Yard Show Spring 2026
Nick Bressler is a Philadelphia based actor originally from Lansdale PA. As an actor with a physical disability, he is committed to bringing his unique perspective to the stage and beyond, despite potential boundaries, while helping others do the same.
At Temple, Nick has been involved in mainstage shows, including Our Country’s Good (Robert Sideway, Judge Collins) as well as performing with student organizations like T.U Sidestage, and Temple Smash. He is also the president of the Temple Improv Team, which performs both on campus and in other venues in Philadelphia. This team also went on to win the Collegiate Comedy Challenge hosted at ComedySportz in Philadelphia in 2025.
Nick is excited for the opportunity to perform with so many talented and inspiring actors in the showcase. He hopes to work in Philadelphia after graduation, but is open to opportunities outside of Philly as well.
Olivia Brown (she/her) is a performer originally from Pine Bush, New York. Now based in Philadelphia, she is a multifaceted artist whose work spans acting, singing, playwriting and directing.
At its core, Olivia’s love for theaters lies in its ability to connect people, sharing stories that reflect the depth and complexity of the human experience. When she’s not performing, she enjoys painting, reading, and finding new ways to stay curious, creative, and inspired.
In addition to performing, Olivia is an emerging playwright. Her new work, Thought Room: A Play About the Inevitable Race Between People, Time, and Creativity, premiered this April with Side Stage. Find more information below!
Clarissa Cacciola (she/her) is a Philadelphia-based performer originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She has a multitude of passions, such as acting, singing, and stunt work. Her love of acting comes from being able to play with different emotions and to take characters from the page and bring them to life. At her core, Clarissa loves being able to share and tell stories other than her own.
In addition to being a performer, Clarissa also has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and loves getting to use that along with her theatre degree to bring emotional depth and creativity to her characters. When she is not performing, Clarissa enjoys reading, cooking & baking, yoga, and watching her favorite Philly sports!
Aliyah Cherogony is a dedicated acting student at Temple University with a passion for storytelling and authentic performance. Originally from Kenya, she brings a rich cultural perspective to her work and is deeply inspired by the power of global storytelling. Through her training in acting technique, scene study, voice, and movement, she has developed a strong foundation in character development and emotional connection. Her work in scene-based performances has allowed her to explore a wide range of roles while honing her collaborative skills with fellow actors and directors.
Looking toward the future, Aliyah hopes to contribute to and help expand Kenya’s theater and film industry, using her education and craft to tell meaningful stories and amplify diverse voices on both local and global stages. She is committed to growing as a versatile artist and continuing to develop her work in both theater and on-screen performance.
Hugh Cleland-Batt is an emerging actor, voice actor, and stunt combatant. While a member of the Temple University Acting Concentration, Hugh has performed in dozens of pieces ranging from the School of Theater, various student organizations, and School of Film projects. He has also worked outside of the University on various short films and podcasts in Philadelphia. Currently, Hugh is acting in a senior thesis film production, as well as a year-long multi-film short film project.
Hugh’s desire to act stems from his own love of various mediums such as movies, shows, and video games while growing up. He focuses on providing others with the same joy and inspiration that he experienced with these forms of media. He is interested in any genre of project but is most experienced with comedy and action. Hugh loves performing onstage, on camera, or with voice alone, and wants to be involved with as many projects as possible as he loves performing above all else.
Joel De Jesus-Pacheco is a Philly theater artist, born and raised in Puerto Rico, where he started his acting training 10 years ago. During his time at Temple he’s also had the chance to work as a playwright, being produced for TU Side Stage’s Ben Vargas Short Stuff festival, as well as a dramaturg with Temple productions Our Country’s Good and The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women.
During this time, he’s grown fond of creating and performing new and uncommon works. As a queer Latinx artist he focuses on portraying the realities of individuals, and through his years working and training as a performer, playwright, and dramaturg he’s had the privilege of advocating for groups that typically go underrepresented in media. Joel focuses on these artistic goals because he believes in combating systemic issues that result in less representation for many people’s journeys and experiences.
Joel is currently developing his full-length play for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival this September, with a story that follows the realities of Puerto Ricans on the Island under political oppression and how it affects their lives and relationships.
As mentioned above, Joel is a well-rounded theater artist with a Fringe show coming up. You can find samples of Joel’s dramaturgy work, information about his Fringe show, and more about his playwriting at these links!
Britt Fauzer is a passionate theatre artist hailing from Philadelphia, PA. She has a strong affinity for classical theatre, using a commanding presence and powerful voice to bring legibility and life to older texts. She aspires to be as versatile an actor as possible with many interests, including dance and voice work. She brings a breadth of lived experience to every role she inhabits and seeks to fully realize every character she plays.
Britt’s time at Temple has seen her forging relationships with and acting as mentor to younger actors, a role she cherishes. This year has also seen her enter the world of film, a challenging venture that she tackles with enthusiasm and respect. A voracious student of theatre history, she has dipped her toes in the water of production dramaturgy in a quest to be as well rounded as an artist as possible.
After graduation, Britt desires to continue her education, exploring graduate and repertory programs. She aims to break into the culturally rich Philadelphia theatre scene and collaborate with fellow passionate artists to create art that highlights marginalized communities and elevates the often unknown and voiceless.
Alex Lake Fine (he/him/his) wears many hats — Actor, playwright, overthinker — just to name a few. Based in New York and Philadelphia, Alex appreciates the diverse projects that only appear in these fast paced cities. Influenced by the methods of Stanford Meisner, Uta Hagen, and Michael Chekov, Alex approaches the art of acting with a sense of curiosity and playfulness that brings new life to the creation process.
As a transgender man, Alex understands the power of visibility in theatre, often finding himself the most excited about work that explores experiences of characters that traditionally go overlooked. Alex is a fan of art that forces us to ask questions that make us reconsider how we live our daily lives. When not creating theatre, you can find Alex at the gym or obsessing over a new medical tv show.
Alex Lake Fine never set out to be a playwright — not until his first piece, Monkey Marriage Troubles, was produced his first year at Temple University. Since then, he hasn’t looked back. Based in NYC and Philadelphia, Alex is a transmasculine playwright, actor, and story teller whose work explores themes of morality, masculinity, and mental health.
