24 Hour Theatre Festival
Cast and Crews
Jason Broux - PLAYWRIGHT/DIRECTOR - “Max”
J was born and raised in Baton Rouge and has written and directed several award winning theatrical productions.
Jonathan Battley - XAVIER - “Max”
Jonathan Battley is an actor and theater educator dedicated to telling stories that explore power, truth, and transformation.
Shayne Owens - ANDREW - “Max”
Shayne is a Navy Veteran and has been acting since the age of 16.
Joshua Jay - MIKE - “Max”
Every expression of art is built in aura.
DeJuan James - PLAYWRIGHT - “The Truth”
DeJuan 'DJ' James is an actor/director/designer/playwright from Hammond, LA. He's excited for 225TC and their future events and thanks them for the opportunity.
Gloria McConnell-Passman - DIRECTOR - “The Truth”
From meet and greet with the actors and the playwright to, “It’s showtime!” In 24 hours. Excited to work under this pressure with four wonderful people!
Kate Norsworthy - LILITH - “The Truth”
A 24 hour theater festival is a theater kid’s dream come true! Playwrights , directors and actors all working together to make something beautiful happen in a day has been the best experience!
Jeanne Smith - MARTHA - “The Truth”
People are going to be blown away by the talent in this festival!! Enjoy!!!!
Isiah Smith - ELI - “The Truth”
I’m so excited to for the audience to see these original plays. Thank you to 225 Theatre Collective for this amazing opportunity.
Kristen Myles - PLAYWRIGHT - “The Last Message”
Super excited to be a part of this experience. Look forward to seeing all of the performances tonight!
Stephanie Calero - DIRECTOR - “The Last Message”
Stephanie is the Artistic Director of 225 Theatre Collective. She is passionate about creating bold, collaborative spaces where artists bring stories to life.
Brooke Hamilton - TAYLOR - “The Last Message”
Brooke’s most recent 225 Theatre Collective role was Tiger Lily in Peter Pan: Close Enough. She is so excited to be back and participating in the festival!
Barret Baumgartner - CHASE - “The Last Message”
Thanks to 225 Theatre Collective for hosting this fun and creative challenge!
Meghan McDermott - SHANNON - “The Last Message”
As my first time doing a festival where we learn a role in less than 24 hours, I’m excited for this process. And I hope the audience gets something out of it too.
Naya Black - PLAYWRIGHT - “The Unsorted”
Naya Black is a 2nd year masters student at LSU getting her degree in Environmental Sciences. This is her first time participating in a theater festival and she's very excited to see how everyone's plays turn out tonight.
Brandy Quezaire - DIRECTOR - “The Unsorted”
This experience has pushed my creativity, teamwork, and adaptability while bringing live storytelling to life under an intense but rewarding deadline.
Jonathan Ruppel - NEWT - “The Unsorted”
Following appearances in 225 Theatre Collective’s Monologues Through the Decades and Fright Night 2025, I’m excited and grateful to participate in the 24 Hour Theatre Festival.
Jessica Hollister - WORM - “The Unsorted”
This is Jessica’s first time doing the 24 Hour Theatre Festival and her first collaboration with 225 Theatre Collective. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with so many talented artists and to be able to come play here for you all.
Special Thanks:
Gabby Montagnino
Finnegan Dupuy & Stephen Bartage
Arts Council of Baton Rouge
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers