The Most Brave Girl in the Whole Wide World
John Mabey, Writer
John grew-up in the desert but has called New York, London and Amsterdam home for the past 10 years. His first play was a thriller set on a train written at age 8 - it ran for 1 performance and no known copies are still in existence. John enjoys researching and writing about human behavior, emotion and relationships and is why he earned degrees in Psychology and Counseling, maintaining his credential as a Certified Mental Health Counselor. In addition to plays, he also publishes in academic books and journals on the topics of sexual identity and spirituality. In playwriting, John enjoys experimenting with form and structure, utilizing improvisation as a way to generate creativity as well as its own art form. He now teaches and performs improvisation around the world with ensembles and as a solo act, and is a regular performer in true storytelling events worldwide.
John’s plays have had readings in New York, London and Amsterdam. His most recent production was a full-length play he co-authored titled, The B Word, which had a successful 2-week run and multiple sold-out performances in Europe. John believes in the importance of storytelling in its many forms and the unique impact of live theatre. He is therefore incredibly honored to take part in this amazing festival of hope and awareness with his play, The Most Brave Girl In The Whole Wide World.
Quintin Jones, Jr., Director
Quintin is an actor, dancer, singer, and choreographer. He holds a B.A. in Musical Theater from The University of Tulsa. He has been seen performing and choreographing in DFW and Tulsa. As an actor, has been seen around the metroplex in The Manufactured Myth of Eveline Flynn at Theatre Three, PETE with Dark Circles Contemporary Dance, Man of La Mancha at Lyric Stage, and HAIR and White Rabbit, Red Rabbit at Dallas Theater Center. He is so grateful to so many people who have helped him along the way. Thank you to Meagan for bringing this script to me, and to Kelly and Kris for creating this platform and allowing me to be a part of it.
Meet the Cast
Danny Lovelle, Willaim
A Cuban from Florida, Danny Lovelle came to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a specialization in Acting in 2020. At the beginning of the same year, he performed in Undermain Theatre’s world premiere of ‘Madame Bovary’, and within the following year, the production of ‘The Merit System’ at Teatro Dallas as Raymond. He has also worked with Fair Assembly and Altered Shakespeare. In addition to stage acting, he is pursuing a career in voiceover and is the cohost and producer of the art-review podcast The Artenders.
Trisha Zarate, Sister Agatha
Trisha Zarate is an American actress, producer, and animal activist, who began her acting career in 2013 while working as a part time waitress. She studied theatre at Tarrant County Community College and later transferred to KD Studios where she received Camera Study and Scene Study training. Now a full time actress, Trisha has appeared in several television productions over the last six years such as, The HBO Series “The Leftovers,” and ABC’s “False Profits.” Today Trisha is actively involved in co-producing as well as starring in the National Black Film Festival award winning drama series “Peter.” Trisha’s passion for acting is just as big as her passion for dogs. She is heavily involved with finding homeless dogs a good home!