The Company
A New Generation of Theatre begins here.
A Company Member of Bethesda Repertory Theatre is a distinguished artist, formally invited into the ensemble in recognition of their prior collaboration with the company; whether through a reading, workshop, or full production. These individuals exemplify exceptional artistic integrity, resilience, collaborative spirit, and an unrelenting drive to create without impediment. Their work embodies the core values and artistic vision expressed in Bethesda Repertory Theatre’s Mission Statement. Company Members play an integral role in shaping and performing new works, working closely with the organization to nurture bold, original storytelling and contribute meaningfully to the evolution of contemporary theatre.
First Company Table Read
The Rhythm of Mourning, Madilyn Clark Studios, June 2023
First Company Run Through
The Rhythm of Mourning, Stomping Ground LA, August 2023
Acerca de Bethesda Repertory Theatre
Abel Marquez
Andrew Rudy Galindo
Andrew Rudy Galindo is a Los Angeles born and raised Latino. He is also the Cofounder and Artistic Director of Bethesda Repertory Theatre. Andrew is from Alhambra, California. He attended Loyola High School, in Los Angeles, and had his training in Theatre from Colburn School of Performing Arts, where he studied under Deborah Devine. He continued his study of Theatre & Cultural Anthropology at Saint Mary's College of California and The Sanford Meisner Center under Martin Barter and Ranjiv Perera. He is deeply grateful to his parents, Martin & Diane Galindo, and his pillars of strength, his siblings, Marty, Anthony, Alejandra, his family and friends, and always, his partner, Michael Gomez.
Theatre: Third Culture, The Southland Company, Upright Citizens Brigade, LA Opera, Word for Word Theater, Berkeley Rep, A.C.T, LCF Shakes, Yale Repertory Theater, Boston Court Pasadena, & Pasadena Playhouse.
Film: Award-Winning short Sana, Sana directed by Adam Holguin, The Cuck Directed by Sean Taylor.
Television: Love Victor, 68 Whiskey, VEEP, NCIS, Seal Team, and Westworld.
Haley Bronzino
Mack Ogden
Mack Ogden is stoked to be a founding Company member of Bethesda Rep! She last appeared in Bethesda's production of The Rhythm of Mourning, where she was one of the writers, choreographers and cast members. Mack is currently in the midst of her festival run with her film, I'm Different Now, which she wrote, produced and starred in. Her film won the Audience Award at Calabasas Film Festival and she won Best Actress at Idyllwild Cinema Fest. She received her Theatre degree from Columbia, trained with UCB, Second City Chicago, Deborah Aquila, Anthony Meindl and many more. Not only is Mack an actor, but she's an award-winning screenwriter, dancer, singer/songwriter, beach volleyballer, and most importantly...a die-hard Packers fan.
Instagram: @macksplaining
Bethesda Repertory Theatre:
PERFORMING
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), Denial, 2023
The Rhythm of Mourning (Return Engagement), Denial, 2024
An Evening with Company, Performer, Stomping Ground LA, 2025
WRITING
The Rhythm of Mourning (Inaugural Production & World Premiere), 2023
The Rhythm of Mourning (Return Engagement), 2024
PRODUCING
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), 2023
CHOREOGRAPHY
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), Choreographer, 2023
The Rhythm of Mourning (Return Engagement), Choreographer, 2024
Meghan Mahowald
Meghan Mahowald, LA’s South Bay born & raised Alternative artist, MEGG, blends her love for pop music with her punk rock roots to create a fearless sound for the tomboys, loudmouths, romantics, brats and all the idiots in between. MEGG has opened for The Used at Musink, headlined Saint Rocke, performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as well as the Disney Concert Hall, sang the national anthem at the Dodger's Stadium as well as for LA Galaxy, and was one of five vocalists to come out of the first graduating class of USC’s Popular Music Performance Program. MEGG has a voice that sounds like a mix of Hayley Williams and Gwen Stefani with a nostalgic, early 2000s energy. You can catch her this summer playing Van’s Warped Tour in Long Beach on July 26th and 27th.
New song “The End” out now, ENJOY.
Upcoming Shows:
April 17th - BREAKING SOUND at Break Room 86 (https://www.tixr.com/groups/breakingsoundla/events/breaking-sound-la-at-break-room-86-04-17-137141)
April 22nd - Redwood Bar (tickets at door)
Bethesda Repertory Theatre:
PERFORMING
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), The Void, 2023
Michael Andrew Barker
Michael Andrew Barker is a Marine Corps brat from Boston. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, Michael has continued to relentlessly study for the past 8 years in Los Angeles, most recently in Risa Bramon Garcia's Advanced Master Class at BGB Studios. His LA stage credits include NAACP Award-Winning Antony and Cleopatra, and Renee Taylor & Joseph Bologna's comedies Love Allways and Lovers & Other Strangers. His TV credits include the acclaimed series American Horror Story and an exciting A24 project slated to release in 2024. Michael is thrilled to join the talented artists at Bethesda Rep. Michael is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA.
Bethesda Repertory Theatre:
PERFORMING
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), Bargaining, 2023
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), Stomping Ground LA, 2023
The Rhythm of Mourning (Return Engagement), The Broadwater Mainstage, 2024
Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties, The Renberg Theatre, 2025
Micheal Gomez
Micheal Gomez is a New York native and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He is a Cofounder, proud Company member and currently serves as the Managing Director of Bethesda Repertory Theatre. His recent Bethesda appearances have been in An Evening With Company and The Rhythm of Mourning, which he also co-wrote. At South Coast Repertory, he appeared in Our Town, I Get Restless, and the NewSCRipts reading of The Hombres. Michael performed the solo play I Died Today at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, created the original YouTube series Rollups, and leads FORGE, Bethesda’s weekly writing workshop. An actor, writer, and director, Michael has a passion for telling LGBTQ+ driven stories, and advocating the push for more diversity, equity and inclusion in creative spaces.
Momo Bedier
Momo Bedier is honored and ingratiated to be a founding member of Bethesda Rep. He has full confidence and trust in his fellow members, having experienced their work first-hand. His most recent stage appearance was in Anemoia’s One Acts Somewhere performance of En Rose by Rachel Lemos. On screen, you can find him in the final season of Showtime’s Shameless and in the first season of Apple TV+’s The Afterparty. He trained for three years at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts after previously having done theatre around the San Francisco Bay Area. He is so excited to be able to extract the truth from life, and to have an outlet and platform in Bethesda to share that truth with others.
Instagram: @momobedier
Bethesda Repertory Theatre:
PERFORMING
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), Depression, 2023
An Evening With Company (World Premiere), Performer, 2024
An Evening With Company, Performer, Stomping Ground LA, 2025
Nate Borowski
Nate Borowski is proud to be a part of the founding members of Bethesda Repertory Theatre. A Chicago native, Nate found theatre and acting after high school and never looked back. He studied Theatre and trained as an actor at Columbia College Chicago. He also trained under Anthony Meindl in Los Angeles. Nate is excited to put out some fresh and thought-provoking theatre.
Bethesda Repertory Theatre:
PERFORMING
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), Shame, 2023
The Rhythm of Mourning (Return Engagement), Anger, 2024
An Evening With Company, Performer, Stomping Ground LA, 2025
WRITING
The Rhythm of Mourning (Inaugural Production & World Premiere), 2023
The Rhythm of Mourning (Return Engagement), 2024
Sandy Rather-Guzzo
Sandy Rather-Guzzo is an actress and singer from Houston, TX. She is a graduate of Stella Adler’s Art of Acting Studio- LA, and she received her BA in Theatre from Centenary College of Louisiana. Sandy is proud to be a founding member of Bethesda Repertory Theatre. Some of her favorite roles include: The Woman in Bethesda’s inaugural production of The Rhythm of Mourning, Lady Macbeth in Third Culture Theatre’s A Phrasal, Likewise Me, Afak in Othello & Otis at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, Cordelia in Third Culture Theatre’s Lear’s Daughters, and Meg/Ketch in Our Country’s Good. She also starred in Worthy, a short film which premiered at multiple film festivals and is currently streaming on The Indie Channel. During her time off-stage, you can find her spending time as a script doctor, diving into new books, and working on other creative projects. She pushes for diversity and truth in her work as an artist. She is eternally grateful for her loving husband, family, friends, and mentors. Instagram: @sandyrather
Bethesda Repertory Theatre:
PERFORMING
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere, The Woman, 2023
Michael Thór
Michael Thór is delighted to make his debut as a founding member of Bethesda Repertory Theatre. This will be his 24th year acting. Professional theatre credits include King Lear and Talking to Terrorists with the Harold Clurman Lab Theatre, and Waiting…the Musical with the Leo Rising Theatre Company. Michael has an upcoming appearance on the TV series The Idol (HBO), and can be seen on The Book of Boba Fett (Disney). His education spans his BA in Theatre from Saint Mary’s College of California, along with completion of the First Year Program at the Sanford Meisner Center, and the two year Professional Conservatory Program at the Stella Adler Art of Acting Studio. Michael also has a passion for teaching and has been serving as a substitute teacher covering grades K-12 since 2015. Love and gratitude to my wonderful partner Moya, the entire Galindo family, and my parents.
Instagram: @themichaelthor
Bethesda Repertory Theatre:
PERFORMING
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), Shame, 2023
The Rhythm of Mourning (Return Engagement), Bargaining, 2024
An Evening With Company (World Premiere), Performer, 2024
An Evening With Company, Performer, Stomping Ground LA, 2025
FIGHT CAPTAIN
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), 2023
Kale Shepherd
Kale Shepherd is a small town Missouri native that is absolutely ecstatic to be a founding member of Bethesda Rep. He is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and was a Company member at AADA for the 2019-2020 season. He has appeared in many plays on their stage, some of his favorites being Ralph D. in The Motherf*cker with the Hat, Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Jesus in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Kale is passionate about Bethesda's mission to bring theatre that represents all walks of life and addresses mental health and hardships in an honest and compassionate manner. He recently appeared in the upcoming festival-bound short film The Closet. Kale wants to express his undying gratitude to his family and friends for their constant support and belief in him.
Bethesda Repertory Theatre:
PERFORMING
The Rhythm of Mourning(Inaugural Production & World Premiere), Bargaining, 2023
An Evening With Company (World Premiere), Performer, 2024
Vivi Ai Le
Zoë Papia
Zoë Papia is incredibly honored to be a founding Company member of Bethesda Repertory. To have the opportunity to share the stage with such innovative artists is something she has always dreamed of. She last appeared in a V-Day production of The Vagina Monologues, a benefit show where she helped raise money for Peace Over Violence. Currently, she is gearing up for the festival run with her film, I’m Different Now, which she starred in and co-produced. Zoë received her Musical Theatre degree at AMDA in New York and after moving to LA, has trained with Anthony Meindl, Margie Haber, Stan Kirsch and more. When Zoë isn’t acting, you can find her on set as a Makeup Artist, dancing at Playground LA and singing…mostly in her car. To my family - I owe my creative soul to you, without you I would be a shell. Thank you for teaching me the beauty of story and vulnerability.
Bethesda Repertory Theatre:
PERFORMING
The Rhythm of Mourning,(Inaugural Production & World Premiere) Hope, 2023
The Rhythm of Mourning (Return Engagement), The Woman 2024
An Evening With Company, Performer, 2024
Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties, Betty #4 & Betty #5 Standby, Renberg Theatre, 2025
An Evening With Company, Performer, Stomping Ground LA, 2025
WRITING
The Rhythm of Mourning, (Inaugural Production & World Premiere)2023
The Rhythm of Mourning (Return Engagement), 2024
PRODUCING
The Rhythm of Mourning,(Inaugural Production & World Premiere) 2023
CHOREOGRAPHER
The Rhythm of Mourning (Inaugural Production & World Premiere) 2023
The Rhythm of Mourning (Return Engagement), 2024
My Brother's Keeper (World Premiere) , 2024
An Evening With Company (World Premiere), 2024
An Evening With Company, 2025
Bethesda Company Members
Michael Andrew Barker
Momo Bedier
Nate Borowski
Haley Bronzino
Andrew Rudy Galindo
Michael Gomez
Vivi Ai Le
Meghan Mahowald
Abel Marquez
Mack Ogden
Zoë Papia
Sandy Rather-Guzzo
Kale Shepherd
Michael Thór
Thank You To Our Partners
