Ophira Eisenberg, Writer and Performer
Ophira Eisenberg is a staple of the New York standup comedy scene, a writer, and host of NPR’s trivia comedy show, Ask Me Another where she has interviewed and played silly games with Sir Patrick Stewart, Connie Britton, Roxanne Gay, Mozhan Marno, Josh Groban, George Takei, Ethan Hawke, Julia Stiles, Big Freeda, Lewis Black, Uzo Aruba, Jason Mraz and more. She has appeared on HBO’s Girls, Gotham Live, The Late Late Show, The Today Show, The Nightly Show, Comedy Central, and VH-1. Selected as one of New York Magazine's Top 10 Comics that Funny People Find Funny, and featured in the New York Times as a skilled comedian and storyteller with a “bleakly stylish” sense of humor, Ophira's debut memoir, Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy was optioned for a feature film with Zucker Productions. She is also a regular host and teller
with The Moth, her stories are part of their award winning radio show, podcast, and NYT best-selling book. Her comedy special Inside Joke was recently released by New Wave Entertainment and available on Amazon and iTunes. ophiraeisenberg.com
Maggie Cino, director
A former Senior Producer for the Peabody and MACEI award-winning organization, The Moth, Maggie has directed storytelling shows nationally and internationally at venues including BAM, Lincoln Center, and the mainstage of the Sydney Opera House. The hundreds of stories she discovered and developed are featured on the Moth Radio Hour and in their NYT best-selling books. Her environmentally staged production of Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters won two 2017 Innovative Theater Awards and was nominated for two more, including Outstanding Revival of a Play. Time Out NY gave the production three stars and lauded her for “bringing the audience into this world of the idle rich. The cast's performances mine the often-overlooked comedy inherent in Chekhov, evoking an Arrested Development circa pre-revolutionary Russia.” She recently directed and devised Lost Adult: Answers to Any Name (From the McSweeney’s Internet Tendency essays of author Dan Kennedy) at the Brick Theater, where she also directed the world premier of Bonedive Scrounger. She has received numerous awards as a playwright including the FringeNYC Overall Excellence Award. The Villager called her “A writer of extraordinary versatility and imagination” and Time Out NY says “Cino has a gift.” She is a graduate of the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theater. maggiecino.com
Adira Amram, Musical Director
Adira Amram is a multidisciplinary performer based in NYC. She is a comedian, singer/songwriter, keyboardist, dancer, choreographer and writer. She is most often seen performing with her award winning comedic dance music group Adira Amram & The Experience. She is a frequent collaborator of Kid Koala, their latest project Vinyl Vaudeville which has toured North America, UK, Europe and South America. She released her first record Hot Jams For Teens on North Street Records. Her music videos have been featured on Funny or Die, The Huffington Post, and UCB Comedy.
Matthew Holtzclaw, Magician
One of New York City’s most in-demand entertainers and consultants, Matthew Holtzclaw has been recognized as one of the top performers and technicians in the world of magic and special effects. matthewholtzclaw.com
Ophira Eisenberg is a staple of the New York standup comedy scene, a writer, and host of NPR’s trivia comedy show, Ask Me Another where she has interviewed and played silly games with Sir Patrick Stewart, Connie Britton, Roxanne Gay, Mozhan Marno, Josh Groban, George Takei, Ethan Hawke, Julia Stiles, Big Freeda, Lewis Black, Uzo Aruba, Jason Mraz and more. She has appeared on HBO’s Girls, Gotham Live, The Late Late Show, The Today Show, The Nightly Show, Comedy Central, and VH-1. Selected as one of New York Magazine's Top 10 Comics that Funny People Find Funny, and featured in the New York Times as a skilled comedian and storyteller with a “bleakly stylish” sense of humor, Ophira's debut memoir, Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy was optioned for a feature film with Zucker Productions. She is also a regular host and teller
with The Moth, her stories are part of their award winning radio show, podcast, and NYT best-selling book. Her comedy special Inside Joke was recently released by New Wave Entertainment and available on Amazon and iTunes. ophiraeisenberg.com
Maggie Cino, director
A former Senior Producer for the Peabody and MACEI award-winning organization, The Moth, Maggie has directed storytelling shows nationally and internationally at venues including BAM, Lincoln Center, and the mainstage of the Sydney Opera House. The hundreds of stories she discovered and developed are featured on the Moth Radio Hour and in their NYT best-selling books. Her environmentally staged production of Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters won two 2017 Innovative Theater Awards and was nominated for two more, including Outstanding Revival of a Play. Time Out NY gave the production three stars and lauded her for “bringing the audience into this world of the idle rich. The cast's performances mine the often-overlooked comedy inherent in Chekhov, evoking an Arrested Development circa pre-revolutionary Russia.” She recently directed and devised Lost Adult: Answers to Any Name (From the McSweeney’s Internet Tendency essays of author Dan Kennedy) at the Brick Theater, where she also directed the world premier of Bonedive Scrounger. She has received numerous awards as a playwright including the FringeNYC Overall Excellence Award. The Villager called her “A writer of extraordinary versatility and imagination” and Time Out NY says “Cino has a gift.” She is a graduate of the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theater. maggiecino.com
Adira Amram, Musical Director
Adira Amram is a multidisciplinary performer based in NYC. She is a comedian, singer/songwriter, keyboardist, dancer, choreographer and writer. She is most often seen performing with her award winning comedic dance music group Adira Amram & The Experience. She is a frequent collaborator of Kid Koala, their latest project Vinyl Vaudeville which has toured North America, UK, Europe and South America. She released her first record Hot Jams For Teens on North Street Records. Her music videos have been featured on Funny or Die, The Huffington Post, and UCB Comedy.
Matthew Holtzclaw, Magician
One of New York City’s most in-demand entertainers and consultants, Matthew Holtzclaw has been recognized as one of the top performers and technicians in the world of magic and special effects. matthewholtzclaw.com
