Joie De Vivre
Joe Godfrey, Writer
Joe is a CT-based playwright, whose many published and produced plays have been seen across the US and abroad. His ROMANCE LANGUAGE was produced last fall off-Broadway in NYC at Ars Nova. Other published and plays include WIDOWS, PIG TALE, UNDERSTANDING LEAR, A QUEER CAROL, BED & BREAKFAST, CLAPTRAPP, THE MISSION, MASSAGE THERAPY, CHILD SUPPORT, etc. Member: Dramatists Guild, TOSOS, Emerging Artists Theater, Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights.
Ale Fips, Director
ALE FIPS is from Guadalajara, México. Ale is an actress, singer and producer that began her career at a very young age in shows for the FIL (International Book Fair) for more than 4 years. At age 15 she starred in the musical: El Principe Rana, performing more than 300 shows as princess Nadia. She moved to Mexico City playing a role on the Spanish version of Disney’s High School Musical. She has also been part of several TV series including Código Paranormal (LATV), La Rosa de Guadalupe, Como dice el Dicho (Univision) making a name for herself in Mexico, United States and other countries. She moved to the States in 2014 and Study at the Stella Adler Academy of acting LA. Her NYC credits include: “Seucy and Boto” “Undefined Fraction”(Loco 7 company); “Judgment on a Gray Beach” (La Mama, experimental theatre).
Meet the Cast
Zein Khleif, Terri
Zein is an actress, singer-songwriter and producer, and is so grateful to be performing with A Light in Dark Places! Born to Middle Eastern immigrants, Zein is a first generation American and speaks English and Arabic fluently. She grew up between Washington D.C. and the Middle East, then earned her BA in Political Psychology from Brown University. Before moving to LA, she was privileged to perform at some of the Capital’s most iconic venues including the White House, the Kennedy Center, and The Washington National Cathedral.
When she’s not performing, Zein enjoys horseback riding, hiking, and cooking. She plays piano and guitar. And, having grown up with an international family, travel continues to be an important part of her life - even solo! You can follow her on Instagram @Zein_Khleif.
Timothy McNeil, Grandpa
Timothy McNeil is a writer, director and actor. Tim recently directed his first feature film Anything, starring John Carroll Lynch, Matt Bomer, and Maura Tierney, currently available on Amazon , etc. He will be directing his next film Purplish, which he wrote, soon. He has had over 30 of his plays produced, including the play version of Anything (Best Production of 2008 by LADCC), Isaac Babel And The Black Sea, Machu Picchu, Tx., Supernova, Los Muertos, Crane, Ms., and Margaret, among others. He has also directed over 30 plays including Hamlet, Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf, Isaac Babel And The Black Sea, and many others. Tim is also an actor and has done over 50 film and television shows including Forrest Gump, Contact, Starship Troopers, Seinfeld, and others, and over 75 plays. Tim is also a proud member of The Lab Theater and The Elephant Theater Company. He has been on the faculty of the Stella Adler Academy of Acting Los Angeles since 1999.