PERFORMANCE COMPANY
Taylor Moury
Taylor Moury (she/her) is a New York-based actor, singer, dancer, and occasional costumer. She is passionate about storytelling through movement and is currently focusing on the development of new works.
“I am an over-communicator. I have been anxious to be understood, truly understood, clearly, for as long as I can remember. I have therefore always been drawn to the art of storytelling. Early in my performance career, I fell in love with the realization that my mere presence could tell a story before I ever opened my mouth. In training at AMT, I am able to bring this love of using physicality to tell vivid stories to a like-minded community of artists and collaborators.”
FrancEsco Pireddu
Francesco Pireddu is an actor and a dancer based in NYC. Francesco has performed at the Royal Opera House, New York Live Arts, Medicine Show Theater, Dixon Place, Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center Plaza, Triad Theater, and more. He danced in The Nutcracker at Mohegan Sun Arena, and has performed with choreographers such as Marina Van Hoecke, Lindsay Kemp, Micha Van Hoecke, Romayne Grigorova, Roberto Villanueva, Linda Diamond, among others.
“My experience at the AMT is teaching me powerful lessons when it comes to awareness and being present. My comfort zone is greatly challenged, and I am discovering new ways of moving my body.”
LAUREN CRIVELLI
Lauren Crivelli (she/her) is a native New Yorker, actress, improviser, dancer, gymnast, and comedy writer. As a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she is a human encyclopedia on all things fashion. She regularly performs improv at The Second City and Uprights Citizen Brigade.
“Marcel Marceau was known for looking big on stage, and as a short woman I've found empowerment through being a larger than life mime. What excites me about AMT is Janet's rhythm and teachings-- and the fact that she's learned from the best. I love the dedication to keep Mime alive and only elevate the art form.”
JACK DILLON
Jack Dillon (they/he) is a NYC based actor, model and movement artist. They are passionate about theatre for social change, accessible storytelling, and joyful collaboration. Favorite credits include Astrov in Uncle Vanya (Boston University), Macbeth (LAMDA), Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure (Colombia University). Jack was a 2024 BroadwayWorld Nominee for Best Performance in a Play (Off-Broadway) for Company of Man (AMT Theater). Jack received a BFA in Acting from Boston University. They’ve additionally trained at LAMDA, The Atlantic Acting School and the SITI company.
“I was drawn to The American Mime Theatre to hone my skills as a physical storyteller. I was attracted to a rigorous environment where I can play and collaborate with other movement artists.
MELANIE SANTOS CORDERO
Melanie Santos Cordero (they/them) is an Ecuadorian-Canadian actor and theatre maker based in New York City. Melanie is also co-artistic director of 5CProductions, a collective creating bold, empathetic work that amplifies underrepresented voices. Some of their favorite credits include Doalty in Translations (Neighborhood Playhouse), The Moon in Blood Wedding (TFS), and Sana in the short film Mariah ¡qué baile!. Their work combines honest storytelling, collaboration, and physically grounded performance to explore love, resilience, and human connection.
"I’m drawn to American Mime because it asks for total commitment to the body and to presence. I love how precise and detailed it is and how that structure actually sets me free to play, explore, and make the work my own. AMT feels like a place where I can connect to a long and fascinating tradition while telling stories that can really move an audience."
Justin J Wee
Justin J Wee (he/him) is a Brooklyn based interdisciplinary artist primarily working with lens-based mediums, culinary arts and performance. Whether he’s working with animate bodies or inanimate objects, he strives to convey the magnitude and magnificence of the lived experience. He’s a core member of drag house Judy, represented by Rocket Science Studio, and a 2023 Artist-in-Residence at the Center of Photography, Woodstock. His work has been commissioned and published by organizations and publications including Apple, A24, The New York Times, TIME, Vanity Fair, and HONCHO
"For most of my artistic career, I made work rooted in the physically tangible. I love how mime tasks me with making the imaginary feel real for an audience, particularly how American Mime demands a commitment to emotional presence and personal expression."
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