SPRING 2025 interns
Lily Chen
Lily Chen is currently a BM vocal performance student with a double major in psychology at NYU. Here favorite genres to sing are classical and musical theater. After stage directing an operetta, pirates of penzance, she grew interested in the production and managing aspect of theater. She loves reading, knitting, dancing, and horror movies, and is so excited to join New Perspectives this semester!
VILA gonzalez
Vila Gonzalez (he/she) is a sophomore student studying Drama and Chinese at Bennington College. He has always been passionate about the arts, and hopes to pursue a career as a voice actor in the future. She has been studying theatre since a young age, and is excited to learn more about the world beyond the stage during her time at New Perspectives Theatre Company.
Jude gotschall
Jude Gotschall is a Brooklyn Native, studying Theater at Allegheny College in Northwestern Pennsylvania. They come from a background in academic research, and have years of performance experience. They are interested in dramaturgy, performing, and directing, and when they aren't working on a show, they like to work on their other theatrical passion: improv and sketch comedy.
Clíodhna Hartnett
Clíodhna Hartnett is a recent graduate of Limerick School of Art and Design in Ireland, where she studied Graphic Design.Her creative practice primarily revolves around filmmaking and illustration, with a strong focus on visual storytelling. Clíodhna has gained experience working in props for film and television, as well as contributing to a number of local theater productions in her hometown of Limerick. Recently relocated to New York, Clíodhna is excited to further her career in set design. She is currently interning at New Perspectives Theatre Company, where she is working on their upcoming production, It CAN Happen Here. This opportunity marks a significant step in her journey to merge her diverse creative interests into the world of theatre.
Rebecca kinard
Rebecca Kinard is an actor, writer, director, and educator, and has recently graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Theatre Performance. She is passionate about exploring all aspects of theatre, and has worked with companies such as Ford’s Theatre, Acting For Young People, Paper Kraine, Fresh Fruit Festival, and more. She is very excited to continue this journey through working with New Perspectives, and helping support their mission of amplifying underrepresented and marginalized voices through storytelling!
Meg ledford
Meg Ledford is an actor, playwright, and lyricist who got her start doing sketch comedy and improv. She is passionate about telling the stories of Appalachia and exploring the complexities of womanhood in her work. She is currently an MFA candidate for Playwriting at Columbia University. Recent productions of her work include: Hi! Maintenance (Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati), Sally the Musical (Lenfest Center of the Arts), and Conservation of Matter (Schapiro Theater). In 2021 Meg won the Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition for her play Hi! Maintenance.
Sophie Simons
Sophie Simons is a queer director, designer, playwright, and production manager based in New York City. She is currently a senior at Barnard College of Columbia University, where she is a B.A. Candidate in English (American Literature Concentration) and Theatre (Design concentration). She also serves as the Production Manager for the Columbia University Performing Arts League. Currently, she works at the Glicker-Milstein Theatre as the Production Assistant Coordinator.
LAUREN WISE
Lauren Wise is a versatile theatrical artist pursuing a B.A. in Communications and Theatre with an emphasis in Performance and Design, at Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. Originally from Fort Worth, TX, Lauren has been deeply passionate about theatre and performance since childhood, falling in love with a wide range of roles both on stage and behind the scenes. Currently interning with New Perspectives Theatre through the New York Arts Program, Lauren is eager to contribute her creative skills and further explore the vibrant world of New York theatre.