Summer 2024 interns
IBadah adam
IBADAH ADAM is a junior studying theatre at Barnard College, Columbia University. She has previously worked as an assistant instructor at Mumbai’s beloved Prithvi Theatre (2019), and as a production assistant on the Bollywood feature film, Farrey (2022). At Barnard (since 2021), she has primarily trained as an actor, undertaking coursework in diverse techniques, and performing in student and department productions. She plans on completing her senior thesis in acting this fall (2024), in the Barnard theatre department’s production of Three Sisters. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, writing poetry, and playing the piano. She is excited to intern at New Perspectives, and to contribute to the company’s mission of representing historically marginalized communities through performance.
Amné Aurélie
Amné Aurélie (she/her) is an undergraduate student in Theater Studies at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris. While growing up in New York, Amné first fell in love with theater as she had the opportunities to watch Broadway shows and take Drama classes. Her American and French duality has taught her how to view theater as an institution. As she learns how theater mimics reality, Amné has decided that she wants to make theater a place for all. No matter their race, religion, social status, or sexual orientation, she believes that people can come together to watch a theatrical piece. Amné wants to make theater a space where all communities can see themselves, as women and people of color are often underrepresented on stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience.
Chloé Le Breton
Chloé Le Breton is an artist, actor, filmmaker, and illustrator from New York. She is a rising Junior at Rider University in New Jersey majoring in Acting with a minor in Filmmaking. Chloé is particularly interested in showcasing work created by women and the queer community to bring attention to marginalized groups through art and theatre. She has been acting her whole life and is so grateful to have the opportunity to pursue it as a career and to be a part of the New Perspectives team!
STEPHANIE JAINA CHIA
STEPHANIE JAINA CHIA is an artist, writer, filmmaker, and researcher whose work is grounded in a bone-deep love of art and life. She founded Poster Room, an independent film and writing collective that seeks to platform traditionally unheard voices, centering community and discourse in its artistic production. After securing a Fall-Winter exchange semester at Boston University, she decided to undertake a Summer internship in New York City to expand her professional and global experience in the art industry. Under a Nanyang Scholarship, Stephanie is currently working towards a double major in English Literature and Art History, and a minor in Film, at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
Jalen Lee
JALEN LEE is a rising senior at Barnard College, majoring in English with a minor in Race & Ethnicity Studies. From a young age, performing has been an integral part of Jalen’s life and continues to be so into her young adult years. In addition to her active involvement with Barnard’s theater department, including studying abroad in their Acting in Paris program, Jalen has also completed the intensive Midsummer in Oxford program with BADA, where she focused on classical theater craft with an emphasis on Shakespeare. She is thrilled to intern at New Perspectives Theater Company this summer, as she aims to expand her theatrical experience and knowledge, striving to become the most authentic artist she can be.
Justine raith
Justine Raith is a rising sophomore studying Acting at Mason Gross School of the Arts. She is incredibly passionate about the power of storytelling. Eager to dive further into the world of stagecraft, Justine is so grateful to say that she will be expanding on that at New Perspectives Theater Company. With a love for creativity and a hunger to learn, she's eager and excited to help support the team in bringing diverse narratives to life on stage!
Ari richardson
ARI RICHARDSON is an actor/playwright/stage manager originally hailing from Michigan. She has a BA in Cognitive Science and is working towards her MA in Educational Theatre at NYU. She is so excited to work with New Perspectives this summer!
Sofiia Shyroka
Sofiia Shyroka is a rising senior at Kenyon College, studying drama, film, and biology. She is a boundlessly curious person who thoroughly enjoys working in all aspects of theatre production, from acting and directing to coordinating logistics and ensuring seamless performances. As a Ukrainian artist and activist, she's dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and promoting cultural and social exchange in theatre and beyond. Sofiia is incredibly excited to expand her knowledge and worldview with New Perspectives Theatre Company in New York City this summer!
Liadin Stewart
Liadin Stewart is a director and theater artist in NYC. Currently they are attending Pace University and are entering into their senior year as a Directing major. Liadin has a primary focus in telling female centered stories in devised or pre-existing work.
KATY YEH
KATY YEH was born and raised in NYC, and is currently a second year student at University of Chicago, double majoring in Theater and Performance Studies, and Business Economics. Katy has always loved singing, dancing, acting, and performing in musical theatre productions, and is so excited to now have the opportunity to learn more about the business and production aspects of the theatre industry. She believes this internship will be the perfect way to explore the intersection between her passions for theatre and performance, and business economics. Moreover, Katy is thrilled that NPTC is so dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in theatre!