Roberto Cassan (Musician) began studying accordion when he was eight years old. At sixteen, he was already playing professionally for public events and folk festivals in Italy and throughout Europe.  Later in his teens, while studying for his Degree in Musicology at the University of Cremona (Italy), he began to perform and compose music for the experimental theater group Teatro Sintetico, and to collaborate with musicians of different
musical backgrounds (jazz, rock, ethnic and classical). In 1991 he came to the USA to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he currently lives and works as a professional performing and recording artist.His love for music from around the world led him to explore and master different repertoires, Argentine Tango, French musette, Balkan, South American and Brazilian, focusing his attention on musicians/composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Dino Saluzzi, Hermeto Pascoal, and Richard Galliano. He collaborated and recorded with many artists, including Mexican folk singer Lila Downs, singer songwriter Martin Sexton, composer John Harbison, theater director Diane Paulus, Alain Mallet, Claudio Ragazzi, Peggy Pearson, Club D’Elf, Jessica Lurie, harpist Maeve Gilchrist, Anna Myer dance company, John Muratore, Bruno Oro, among others.He Recorded the Soundtrack for the PBS/TV Series Letters from Buster, for the episode The Accordion Festival of San Antonio (Claudio Ragazzi), Three Tangos for the TV Series LOVE BOAT (Brad Hatfield BMI), Three waltzes for accordionmfor the pilot TV Series, American Plumber (Discovery Channel), composed and performed The whispering wind for the movie Profit motive and the whispering wind, by independent film maker John Gianvito. In 2011 he played at The American Repertoire Theater (Cambridge MA), for the very successful new production of – The Gershwins’ Porgy And Bess.

Kira Patterson (Patron Services Manager) began working at Central Square Theater in 2014, and has been here ever since! During her time here, she has served as intern, actor, teaching assistant, stage manager, house manager, and assistant director, and now also Patron Services Manager. Kira grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she spent much of her time performing with First Stage Theater. She graduated from Tufts University in 2015 with degrees in Drama and Psychology, and is excited to continue her collaboration with CST.

Matthew Zahnzinger (Chorus) is thrilled to return to Central Square for Beyond Words. Past CST credits: Machine Learning, Arcadia (Valentine; IRNE Nom), Midvale High School Fiftieth Reunion. Selected local credits – Moonbox: Twelfth Night (Malvolio), Amadeus (Salieri; IRNE, Best Actor), 39 Steps (IRNE; Best Supporting &  Best Ensemble), The Importance of Being Earnest, A New Brain, Floyd Collins, Lucky Stiff; Lyric Stage: Preludes (u/s Rach & The Master), Company; Reagle Music Theatre: Crazy for You (IRNE Nom); Titanic Theatre: Polish Joke (IRNE, Best Supporting). Matthew has also worked with Liars & Believers, Wheelock, Umbrella Stage, Bridge Rep, Flat Earth, Theater UnCorked, the Peterborough Players (NH), and Lost Nation Theatre (VT). He is a VoiceOver artist on the Penumbra Podcast, Second Star to the Left, The Cryptonaturalist, and Colonial
Radio Theatre. A Brockton native and graduate of Northeastern, Matthew also studied at the Gaiety School of Acting (Dublin, Ireland).

Jade Wheeler (Chloë Coverly) is delighted to make her premiere in Boston with the Nora Theatre. Recently Ms. Wheeler appeared in Kurt Weill’s Lost in the Stars with Washington National Opera. Favorite DC area credits include Debbie Allen’s Alex in Wonderland (Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences), Metamorphoses ( Constellation Theatre), and Ruined (Everyman Theatre). Other credits include Race (Susan), Ruined (Sophie), and Vanya, Sonia, Masha & Spike (Cassandra) at The GableStage in Miami, Fl. Thanks to my loved ones for the continual support.

Sarah Oakes Muirhead*, she/her (Lily Forrestal) is a NYC + Boston-based theatre artist whose diverse passions and collaborative spirit have earned her hats as an Actor, Singer, Director, and Coach. A proud member of AEA + Ring of Keys, Sarah has worked extensively with theaters such as the Huntington Theatre, Nora Theatre, New Rep, Barnstormers, Reagle Music Theatre, and Gloucester Stage. She holds a BFA in Acting from Boston University + the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Sarah also serves as a Director of @mycollegeaudition where it is her great privilege to help the next generation of theatre artists pursue their dreams. www.sarahoakesmuirhead.com

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.