Christian Albright [he/him] is deeply grateful to the Alliance Theatre for its commitment to new work and debuting Milo Imagines the World here in Atlanta! Albright is a devoted storyteller with a passion for language and rhythm, as he strives to provide lyrics that blend character, emotion, and narrative with a distinctly human voice and insatiable tune. Previous projects include The Incredible Book Eating Boy (Lyrics) and Into the Burrow (Additional Lyrics).  The song, “Another Sunday” from this production was an official selection for the 2025 TYA/USA National Festival & Conference Song Slam Cabaret in D.C.  He also wrote the song “Proud,” which was performed for Home Depot’s Non Profit Partner, HouseProud, which serves seniors and veterans in the community.  Albright would like to thank the cast, crew, staff, creators and production team. Special thanks to his friends and family for their continued support! IG @christianjalbright  Albrightandmagby.com 

Terry Guest is an award winning playwright, actor, director and producer. His play The Magnolia Ballet had its National New Play Network (NNPN) rolling world premiere in 2022 and has since gone on to win two Jeff Awards, the NNPN Best New American Play Award, and was featured on NPR. Terry went on to direct his play Marie Antionette and the Magical Negros at the Story theater which won three Jeff Awards (including Best Director and Best New Play for Terry). Other plays include: Milo Imagines the World,  At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen, OAK (2024 NNPN Rolling World Premiere), Nightbirds (Goodman New Stages Residency 2024), Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play, and A Ghost in Satin (Williamstown Theatre Festival). As an actor Terry has worked at regional theaters including Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, Alliance Theatre, About Face Theatre and Actors Express. He is a Governing Ensemble member at The Story Theatre, a Hermitage Fellow and a teaching artist at Jackalope, Writers Theatre and Chicago Children’s Theatre.

Christian Magby is an actor, composer, and music director based in Atlanta. Composing credits: Milo Imagines the World (Children’s Theatre Company, Rose Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theatre), Into the Burrow, The Incredible Book Eating Boy (Alliance Theatre), and the self-produced premiere of Mother of God. His acting credits continue to span across Off-Broadway, regional theatre, film and television. Most recently: Welcome to the Big Dipper (York Theatre), Galileo (Berkeley Rep), and Beauty and the Beast (City Springs Theatre), Christmas in Connecticut (Pioneer Theatre). Film/TV credits include the Oscar nominated feature “One Night in Miami,” two seasons on “The Flash” (CW), “Hungry” (NBC pilot opposite Demi Lovato), and a recurring role on “Legacies” (CW). Proud alum of SCAD and the Youth Ensemble of Atlanta. To God be the Glory. IG: @christianmagby

Dell Howlett is a New York-based Virginia-born Choreographer/Director. Selected Choreography/Directing credits: Millions (World Premiere – Alliance Theatre, GA), Furlough's Paradise (Geffen Playhouse, CA), Jelly's Last Jam (Pasadena Playhouse, CA), A Midsummer' Night's Dream (Classical  Theatre of Harlem, NY), Forsyth County is Flooding (World Premiere – Atlanta Opera, GA), Malvolio (World Premiere – Classical Theatre of Harlem, NY), Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For (World Premiere – Pittsburgh Public Theater, PA), Sonnets & Soul (World Premiere – Howard University, Washington DC), Toni Stone (Alliance Theatre, GA and Milwaukee Repertory, WI) It Came From Outer Space (World Premiere – Chicago Shakespeare Theater, IL and TheatreSquared, AK), R&H Cinderella (Alabama Shakespeare Festival, AL), Guys and Dolls (Ford’s Theatre, Washington DC), Paradise Square (World Premiere – Associate to Bill T. Jones, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, CA), Guys and Dolls (Guthrie Theater, MN), The Wiz (Ford's Theater, Washington DC), WigOut (Studio Theater, Washington DC), CA Lyons Project (Alliance Theater, Suzi Bass Award Winner, GA). Dell also serves as Co-Head of Dance at NYU/Tisch School of the Arts in the Department of Drama's New Studio on Broadway and he is the Faculty-in-Residence at the new eco-friendly Rubin Hall. 

Mya Burns [she/her] is an actress and choreographer based here in Atlanta! Some of her recent credits: The Color Purple (Aurora Theatre), Beautiful: The Carol King Musical (Aurora Theater), Hairspray (Out Front Theater), Hot Jambalaya (Dad’s Garage). Up next come see her in The Wiz at Aurora Theater this August. Mya is very excited to make her Alliance Theatre debut! “I MADE IT MOM!” She feels so blessed to have been given this opportunity. Mya would also like to give a shoutout to whoever is reading this bio (yeah you!) and taking the time to come see live theatre! Thank You! Insta: @mya.burns_   TikTok: @myaburns_ 

Evan Ellicott [he/him] is thrilled to join the Milo Imagines the World cast at the Alliance Theatre! Favorite credits include Ed/Degas in The Little dancer (Theatre 71, NYC), Swing in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (City Springs Theatre Company), Paris in Romeo and Juliet (Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern), Ensemble in Beauty and the Beast (Saint Vincent Summer Theatre), and Austin in True West (Riverfront Theatre Company). He holds a B.F.A. in Acting from Point Park University. In 2024, he toured France performing two plays and teaching acting workshops with the Pickles Company. Evan thanks his friends and family for their constant support. Instagram: @evan_ellicott 

Candy McLellan [she/her] is thrilled to be making her Alliance Theatre debut in Milo. She was most recently seen in Legally Blonde (City Springs Theatre), where she played the Judge/Store Manager and Laker Girl. Other favorite regional credits include Annie in The Play That Goes Wrong (Aurora Theatre), Minnie in An Octoroon (Actors Express), Dotty in Caroline, or Change (Westcoast Theatre Troupe), Gabrielle in Cinderella (Aurora Theatre), Vicky in Bright Half Life (Theatrical Outfit), and Doris in The Color Purple (City Springs Theatre), Passing Strange and Tiny Beautiful Things (Theatrical Outfit). On screen, Candy has appeared in “Will Trent,” “Florida Man,” “The Resident,” “Hawkeye,” and “Creepshow.” She is a graduate of the University of West Georgia and Acting Apprenticeship at Aurora Theatre. Candy would love to thank her incredible husband and family for their unwavering support and cheerleading through every audition, callback, and opening night. Find her on Instagram: @candymcloveme 

Ben Ohnemus is thrilled to be a part of Milo Imagines the World here at the Alliance Theatre! Recent credits include Sven in Frozen, LeFou understudy in Beauty and the Beast, Ensemble in White Christmas, Sasha understudy in Fiddler on the Roof, Ensemble in South Pacific (City Springs Theatre Company), Drew in Rock of Ages (Bellissimo Theatre), Chip in On the Town, Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, Andy in Love/Sick, and Oscar understudy in Sweet Charity (Wright State University). He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Wright State University. Love to his family! Check out his website: BenOhnemus.com.

Jordan Patrick is so excited and honored to be a part of Milo Imagines the World at the Alliance Theatre. Past Credits Include: Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Amelie (Horizon Theatre), Spring Awakening, Assassins (Jennie T Anderson) Murder on the Polar Express (OutFront Theatre) The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (Synchronicity Theater), Heathers (Actors Express), Pretty Pants Bandit (Georgia Ensemble Theatre), Titanic (Serenbe Playhouse). International: Life Love and Other Nonsense (Touring Eastern China) Improviser (Seoul City Improv in South Korea) Breath of Stars (Crisis Art Festival in Arezzo, Italy). TV/Film Credits Include: "Candy" (Hulu) “Tulsa King” (Paramount) "The First Lady" (SHOWTIME), "Teenage Bounty Hunter" (Netflix), and “The Resident” (FOX). Special thanks to his Family, Friends, and Fiancé Sam <3 

Autumn Dawn is so excited to be a part of Milo Imagines the World at the Alliance Theatre! She is a teaching artist here with us and was previously the BIPOC TVY Stage Manager for the Kathy and Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young. Recent credits around Atlanta include Dynamite (Shayna) in Hairspray (OutFront Theatre) and Brooklyn/Ensemble in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at Aurora Theatre. Film Credits include Juke Joint Dancer in Tyler Perry’s A Jazzman’s Blues on Netflix. Autumn has a theatre performance degree from Georgia State University and is currently pursuing her Masters in Digital Media and Social Communication at University of West Georgia. She would like to thank all her loved ones for their support. IG: itsautumndawn 

Ian Thigpen is excited to join Alliance Theatre as Milo (understudy). He recently played Milo in the debut of Milo Imagines the World (Chicago Children's Theatre). He played Young John in a special musical-in-concert showing of John & Jen (Jennie T. Anderson Theatre), Joe in Caroline, Or Change (Jennie T. Anderson Theatre), and was part of the ensemble in The Secret Garden (Jennie T. Anderson Theatre). He enjoys dancing, watching movies, and playing and designing video games.

Elaina Walton is a Florida raised-Atlanta based Actor, Director, Playwright and Educator with an M.F.A in Acting from the University of Florida (UF) and a B.A in Theatre from the University of West Florida (UWF). As an actor, her favorite credits include Detroit ’67 (Marietta’s Theatre in the Square), Apologies To Lorraine Hansberry (You Too, August Wilson) (Orlando Shakespeare Theater), and Is God Is (The Hippodrome State Theatre). Recently, she portrayed “Zelma Bullock” in the 2nd National Broadway Tour of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical. As a director, her favorite credits include This Bitter Earth, Bootycandy, and GTFOH. Her original works include A Play Formerly Known As…, YOKED, and Blaxcellence365. Elaina is currently a Teaching Artist at Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA) and Synchronicity Theatre (Atlanta, GA). She has instructed acting workshops at various public schools in metro Atlanta, GA in addition to her work as a Guest Lecturer at various universities around the country. She gives all her love and dedicates all her work to her brilliant, little scientist. Instagram: @itselainawalton 

Josiah Watson is thrilled to join the cast of Milo at the Alliance Theatre! He made his acting debut as Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Legacy Theater. He discovered his love for musical theater at age 4 with Youth Inspirations Theatre in Indianapolis, IN, and has been part of the Legacy at Landmark program for the past two years. Josiah would love to thank God for the gifts He has given him and his family for their unwavering support.   

Ja’Siah C. Young [she/her] is overjoyed to join the cast of Milo Imagines the World at the Alliance Theatre. A few of favorite theatre credits include Manyara in Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters (Synchronicity Theatre), Alice in Wonderland: Alice’s Rock n’ Roll Adventure (Synchronicity Theatre), and u/s Shapeshifter 1/Feedback 3 in The Boy Who Kissed the Sky (Alliance Theatre). A proud alumna of Tri-Cities High School’s Visual and Performing Arts magnet program, Ja’Siah is also a Suzi Bass Award winner for Best Performance. Beyond the stage, she’s passionate about developing and workshopping original works of her own. Committed to the arts, she thrives as a teacher, writer, producer, and director. Some of her assistant directing credits include Music Man Jr., Matilda Jr., and Annie Jr. at ANCS. Alongside creative projects, she leads her own writing and performance art classes for both film and theatre, and serves as a Teaching Artist at the Alliance Theatre. Ja’Siah is deeply grateful for her incredible support system – including her wonderful community, her family and friends, and above all, God. She can be found on Instagram @Jasiah.Young

Joel Abbott // Broadway Associate: All My Sons, Present Laughter, Birthday Candles. Off-Broadway and Regional: Actor’s Express, Dad’s Garage, Aurora Theatre, Roundabout (NY), Manhattan Theatre Club, Signature (NY), Shakespeare Theatre Company (DC), Gulfshore Playhouse (FL), Barrington Stage (MA), Long Wharf (CT), Florida Rep, Le Petit Theatre (NOLA), Bay Street (NY), Yale Rep, Vermont Stage. His television music has been heard on The Vampire Diaries, Riverdale, Southern Charm, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Pawn Stars, Black Ink Crew, Blind Date, Flipping Exes, Million Dollar Listing, Love and Hip Hop, and many other sordid reality shows. Education: the University of Georgia and the Yale School of Drama. He has a cheerful wife and three fluffy dogs.

Brittany Bland [she/her/they] is thrilled to be the projection designer for this production of Milo Imagines the World at the Alliance Theatre! Favorite credits include Cats: The Jellicle Ball at the Perelman Arts Center, Becoming A Man at A.R.T., “Westerly Breath” at the MET Museum. Brittany holds a degree from the Yale School of Drama and is a former Atlanta resident. Find Brittany at bcbmediadesign.com or @blandbrittany (Instagram)

Jahise LeBouef is an Atlanta-based costume designer making her Alliance Theatre debut. She is a  NYU Tisch School of the Arts alumna and is a proud member of IATSE 829 division. Her experience spans theater, film, and television, with a focus on storytelling through wardrobe that is both character-driven and visually compelling. Jahise has costume designed productions, including A Raisin in the Sun, Hot Wing King, Trouble in Mind, the BET+ feature film Dance for Me and a few other regional theatre productions. She has also contributed as an assistant designer and coordinator on major productions such as the Tony Award-winning MJ - The Musical, The Devil Wears Prada (Broadway), and CBS's Blue Bloods. With a background in period and specialty costume, Jahise brings detail-oriented artistry and collaborative energy to every project. She is thrilled to join the vibrant creative community at the Alliance Theatre and looks forward to continuing her storytelling work in the heart of Atlanta’s performing arts scene. 

Terrence I Mosley is a narrative-based director based in the NJ/NYC area. He earned a MFA in Directing as a John Wells Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama under the guidance of Caden Manson. As a director, he has worked with the BBC, The Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Mabou Mine, Primary Stages, Irish Repertory Theatre, and Negro Ensemble Co. He's been a guest artist and teacher at Syracuse University, Rutgers University, SUNY Purchase, and Fordham College: Lincoln Center, where he also served as Interim Head of Directing. Directing assignments include EVERYTHING YOU LOVE, SMART PEOPLE, SENDER, and EVERYBODY, UNENTITLED (2024 AUDELCO Best Revival). His work spurs people to take ownership of their thoughts and actions.

Josh Oberlander is a set/costume designer, visual artist, and writer working in theater, opera and dance. His work as a designer and has ranged from drag shows, art installations, music videos, new works, and reimagined classics. He’s designed for venues such as BAM, Theater Row, and The Flea, and has supported work at The Met Opera, The Alliance, Disney Theatrical, and Mabou Mines. @ecstatic_process

Ben Rawson is an Atlanta based Lighting Designer for Dance, Theatre, and Opera, member USA 829. Regional Theatrical/Opera design work can be seen at The Alliance Theatre, Detroit Opera, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Glimmerglass Opera, Florida Studio Theatre, Utah Opera, Atlanta Opera, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Center Repertory Company, Theatrical Outfit, Aurora Theatre, Actors Express, and others. Dance design work includes collaborations with choreographers Johan Kabborg, Ana Maria Lucaciu, Claudia Schreier, Jennifer Archibald, Troy Schumacher, Remi Wörtmeyer, Kiyon Ross, Bruce Wells, Danielle Agami, Garrett Smith, Omar Roman De Jesus, Houston Thomas, Tara Lee, and Heath Gill as well as with companies such as Atlanta Ballet, BalletCollective, Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre, Prisma Dance Festival - Panama, BocaTuya, 92Y, Riverside Dance Festival, Fly On A Wall, and others. benrawsondesign.com 

Samantha Honeycutt studied Stage Management at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro before beginning her career working across the country. Her credits include: Year of the Rooster, When January Feels like Summer, and Five Times in One Night (Ensemble Studio Theater). Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Hello! Dolly, My Fair Lady, and Music Man (Cape Playhouse). Frankenstein, Hairspray, Penny Candy, American Mariachi, Supreme Leader (Dallas Theater Center). Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous (Hartford Stage), and Trading Places the Musical, Everybody, A Gift of Love with Adam L. McKnight, Hot Wing King, The Boy Who Kissed The Sky, Water For Elephants, and Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale, Furlough's Paradise, The Preacher's Wife, and The Mountaintop. 

Barbara Gantt O’Haley [she/her] is elated to be a part of the Milo Imagines the World team. Previous Alliance credits include: Doctor De Soto, Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard, Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale, Slur, Tell Me My Dream, Courage, Grimm Lives of the In-Betweens, ASM: Tale of Two Cities, Hot Wing King, Everybody. Other Atlanta credits include: Big Fish, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Simply Simone, In the Heights, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Perfect Arrangement, Indecent, Slow Food, Ms. Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, The Wickhams, Our Town, 110 in the Shade, Pitmen Painters, An Iliad (Theatrical Outfit); Support Group for Men (Horizon Theatre), as well as My Fair Lady, Cats, Young Frankenstein (Atlanta Lyric Theatre). Proud Member AEA. Proud Mama to Ellie and Keeva.