Ashley Lanyon is a Seattle-based theater maker, arts admin, teaching artist, and foodie. Welcome to the world of a multi-hyphenate! After completing her first year of grad school at Seattle University as an MFA candidate in Arts Leadership, Ashley remains in awe of the resilience of the arts and is eager to share her newfound knowledge with anyone who will listen. Catch her this winter in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s production of Mary Poppins!
Ashley Lanyon
Cast
Galen Joseph Osier
Residing in the Pacific Northwest, Galen Osier has been a dedicated performer for over twenty years, working on local stages and films. Striving to bring honesty to every role, he passionately believes in the importance of recognizing healthcare workers, a theme central to this film’s heartfelt story.
Harter Clingman
Harter Clingman is a Seattle-based actor in theater, film and television. He recently traveled North America on the Broadway Tour of “Come From Away”, a life-affirming true-story, celebrating the kindness of strangers surrounding the events of 9/11. He is also a husband, dog-dad, brother, uncle, mentor, educator, teaching artist and outdoor guide.
Jessica D souza
Jess is a multi-hyphenate creative and has performed on TV for artists including Jessie J, Mel B, LMFAO and Rick Astley. She been featured in campaigns including TourismAustralia, Nissan and ANZ Bank. Most recently, Jess played Mrs Cratchit in ‘A ChristmasCarol’ at DCPA and participated in the workshop of new musical ‘Come Fall In Love’. Jess’s real passion is for creating and sharing lesser told stories.
Rhonda J. Soikowski
Rhonda J. Soikowski is a Pacific Northwest based actor, director, educator, podcaster, and facilitator of new work specializing in collaborative processes. Northwest stage acting credits include work with Strawberry Theater Workshop, Seattle Public Theater, Book-It Repertory, Village Theatre, The 14/48 Projects, and many more.
Kataka Corn
Kataka is honored to be part of “Nine Weeks”. Select Credits: “Once On This Island” (Erzulie) at Village Theatre, “Hedwig and The Angry Inch” (Yitzhak) at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery, and “The Wiz” (Dorothy) at The 5th Avenue Theatre.
Lisa Kwak
Lisa Kwak is a performing artist previously seen with: the 5th Avenue Theatre, Chamber Dance Company, dani tirrell & the Congregation, The Guild Dance Company, PRICEarts, The Three Yells, Village Theatre. Selected as a 2021 Village Theatre Northwest Creator Resident, Lisa has created dances for festivals across the PNW.
Nalisha Estrellas
Nalisha Estrellas Rangel (she/they) is a self-taught, first generation Latine’ visual artist, mural artist and tattoo artist. Their art practice is rooted in environmental stewardship and community. Nature is their most influential muse and teacher. Nalisha takes the time to analyze botanical creations and incorporates a sense of movement and flow in their work. They spend a lot of time outside (all year round) admiring the variety of ecotones, seasonal growth and flourishing wildlife. They work in a variety of mediums ranging from pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic, oils and tattoo.
Crew
Grace Morey
Grace Morey, New York based filmmaker, was raised on the fishing shores of Deer Isle-Stonington, Maine. She trained at Maine Media, a school on the Maine coast with a global reputation as a training facility for filmmakers looking for intense, detailed, practical and theoretical professional film education. Alongside her roles as Second Assistant Director and Associate Producer, Morey makes her acting debut in one of Breathe’s very own short films “This is Turkana”. Other recent credits include Associate Producer/UPM “My Yellow, Your Red”, & Second Assistant Director “Rockweed”.
Jerry Aquino
Jerry Aquino is a Director and Director of Photography (DP) based in Fort Washington, Maryland, and the Executive Producer for HUD’s Communication and Broadcast Division. A graduate of the IMAP M.F.A. program at New Jersey City University, Jerry’s work spans films, commercials, and features. His early film Lady Name America was screened at Princeton University, and his cinematography in One Last Goodbye earned him semi-finalist recognition at the New York and European Cinematography Awards. Notable projects include Birth of Deceit (21 festival selections, 9 awards) and his directorial debut feature, Followers. Upcoming works include El Americanito, filming in the Dominican Republic in 2024, and The Brandon Taylor Documentary, releasing in late 2024.
Kaye Tuckerman
Kaye Tuckerman is from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia, and based in New York. Kaye has carved a niche internationally as a sought after actor, singer, director and designer. Her performing career has seen her headline some of the world's biggest stages and screens. Kaye is the director of Voices of Women feature documentary Entanglement, filmed during the pandemic, featuring stories by women from all over the world. Entanglement was honored at Government House in Sydney, Australia, and won the Carla Zampatti - NSW Premier's Harmony Award, and presented by Consul General Nick Greiner at The Australian Embassy in New York City. Kaye is the artistic director of The Voices of Women International Film Festival. Kaye has directed the indie feature film Rockweed, and multiple award winning short films including: Butterfly, Coping, Nana's Room, Trumped, Choice, Famousland, On my Shoulder, JOE, Nil by Mouth, On Being Twelve, Trap Musik, Queen Bessie, Body and Breath, and Now you See Me.
Mason Horton
Mason Horton, has been working as a freelance filmmaker for almost 2 years. After graduating from Maine Media College in 2023 with a certificate in collaborative filmmaking he moved to NYC to work in both narrative and documentary style films. Since graduating he has worked on over 15 feature films.
Minlo Wonlin
Hailing from Baltimore MD, Minlo Wonlin is an actor now working behind the lens in Production. [PC: ‘American Gangster: Trap Queen S3’ - BET+, PA: ‘Nomad’ - CNN, ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ - Netflix’]
Mitchell Wray
Mitchell Wray is a current student at the Savannah College of Art and Design pursuing his lifelong dreams of film, fashion, and acting. Mitchell has been acting on television, in film, and onstage since he was a young child. His professional career took off with the First National Broadway Tour of “Finding Neverland” (2016-2017) in which he played the roles of both “Peter” and “Jack,” and continued with an appearance as “Mason” on the Disney Channel show “Coop and Cami Ask the World” (2018). He has also acted in other various feature, independent and short films. Since then, he has picked up loves for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Skateboarding, Photography and playing Guitar. He even recently wrote and directed his first ever short film “Misery Loves Company” (2024). Mitchell paused his acting career to focus on High School, but has made his return starring as Kyle Miller in 12 Stars Media’s narrative feature film “Dirty Laundry” (2024).
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Ruben Morales
Ruben D. Morales, NYC based Sound Mixer and TV/Film Producer. Started in TV/Film Production as 3D Computer artist in 1989. By 1994 funded Grafex.tv, producing for Nat Geo and AE Entertainment as well as commercial ads for Ecuadorian market. Ruben was PR Director and Mission Specialist for ZeroGravity projects between 2006 and 2010 for the EXA Space Agency. On 2012 funded EzzyShot Studios in Miami, FL, being into the East Coast film industry since late 2013.
Tony King
Tony is one of Australia’s most accomplished Singer/songwriters, producers & film composers.An ARIA Award winner and Australian Songwriter of the Year 2022 & 2009. Best Lyrics at the International Songwriting Awards 2014 judged by Tom Waits & Bernie Taupin. Best Soundtrack 2023 Cannes World Film Festival for Black Canvas.
Andy Calhoun
Andy Calhoun, RN, Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager at Covington. I’ve been with MultiCare for 3 years and been an ER nurse for 13 years. As a new nurse, I started at a big inner-city hospital in San Antonio with trauma and high acuity. I needed a break so I traveled as an ER nurse for 3 years. My favorite assignment was Covington and I decided to stay! I love to travel and I’m usually skiing or scuba diving. I’m a big nerd and I play games (Magic the Gathering & Dungeons and Dragons).
Danielle Bates
Dani has lived in Puyallup her whole life with deep family roots at Good Samaritan Hospital with her mom and late grandmother both working for Multicare since she was a child. She was even in Good Samaritan’s daycare back before Good Sam because part of Multicare. Dani has been married to her perfectly polar opposite husband Nathan for 18 years and is a mother of 2. She has been a nurse for 14 years but has worked at Good Sam for 20 years, which includes starting as a volunteer while in high school. Dani is currently one of the clinical assistant nurse managers for Pulse Heart Institute and will be transitioning into the Heart Failure Nurse Navigator role on the same unit. When she is not working (aside from family time), she can be found reading, doing word puzzles, or watching/attending soccer and football games. The most important thing to Dani is her relationship with Jesus.
Jade Spencer
Healthcare professional for 10+ years specializing in emergency and inpatient nursing care. Champion of continuous process improvement and operational lean methodologies that propels nursing excellence and contributes to positive patient outcomes. Mother, sister, friend, budding creative writer who values authenticity, collective human connection, and radical free thought.
Michele Deney
Michele Denney, MN RN, Director of Women’s Services. I have been a registered nurse for 35 years and graduated with my master’s from the University of Washington in 2019. Being a nurse is a part of my soul and I am honored to serve my community to help provide the best outcomes and empower women during labor and childbirth. I am thrilled and excited that my story was one of the many beautiful stories picked to be a part of the BREATHE project. Writing and sharing my story was healing and helped me to dig deep to explore how my experiences have shaped me as a nurse and a human. I often say that nobody truly knows what a nurse does except another nurse. Often, we keep those scars hidden but to expose them and share them feels powerful. Thank you for that opportunity.
Natalie Lanocha
Dr. Natalie Lanocha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), working in the divisions of General Pediatrics and Pediatric Palliative Care. In addition to these clinical roles, Natalie has dedicated her scholarly work and education to Narrative Medicine. Currently, she serves as co-editor for the Journal of Palliative Medicine Books and Media Reviews. She co-created and is now the faculty lead for the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Pediatric Trainees Narrative Medicine Group, which holds regular virtual writing workshops and humanities sessions for pediatric trainees. She additionally teaches a "Narrative Competence" course for interprofessional students across OHSU. Beyond searching for quiet moments to read and write during her spare time, Natalie can be found chasing after her toddler Eleanor.
Writers
Roxanna S. Almas
Dr. Roxanne S. Almas is a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician in the Division of Developmental Medicine at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. She emphasizes a holistic, strengths-based approach to patient care, partnering with families to navigate complex developmental needs while addressing the impact of trauma on care. Fluent in French, proficient in Spanish, and experienced with diverse communities, Dr. Almas is dedicated to inclusive support for families. During the pandemic, she co-chaired the Physician Wellness Committee of the Santa Clara County Medical Association, promoting colleague well-being. At UCSF, she launched Narrative Medicine Circles, fostering connection and resilience through storytelling and reflective writing for child-focused professionals. Dr. Almas earned her medical degree at UC Davis School of Medicine, completed her Pediatrics residency at UMass Chan Medical School, and pursued a fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at Brown University. She also holds a Master of Science in Public Health from Tulane University. Her published work explores physician well-being, grief, and end-of-life care in outlets like Bioethics Today and KevinMD. In her free time, Dr. Almas enjoys writing, gardening with her family, and discovering the sacred in everyday life.