Artistic Director

Tisza has over 20 years experience performing/touring, directing, writing, and choreographing in the worlds of both theatrical and corporate events. Companies worked for include: The Classical Theatre of Harlem, Perfect10Promotions, and Preferred Brands International. In addition to being a co-founder of Megara Entertainment (Kingdom Faire), she is also currently the Director of Business Development for the People's Improvisational Theatre in New York City.

Asst. Artistic Director

Originally from Alaska, SallyAnn is a seasoned performer and event professional with a background that spans both sides of the stage. A trained operatic singer, she has performed at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, and at festivals and opera houses across the U.S. and Europe. Beyond performing, SallyAnn brings extensive experience in event management, stage direction, wardrobe, and production support. She's thrilled to be joining the Kingdom Faire family this season as Assistant Director, where she looks forward to weaving together music, storytelling, and immersive magic.

Dance Director/Crown Prince of Ingmar

Luis Martínez Rodríguez is a Mexican artist serving as Dance Director and Performer for Kingdom Faire 2026. He loves telling stories in innovative ways and is especially drawn to immersive performance. He’s excited to blend dance, acting, and singing to bring this world to life. His recent work includes choreographing and performing in Dance, Edita, dance! at The Chain Theatre and co-choreographing/acting in DOME directed by Sam Lafrage (Slam Frank) at Pace University. In Mexico, he has appeared in Netflix series like Control Z and Pacto de Silencio. He is currently pursuing a BA in Acting at Pace University. Enjoy the show!

Music Director/Fortune's Follies

Gaia Menon is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, artist and vocalist based in Brooklyn, signed to Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) in partnership with the legendary Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. Gaia's work spans a wide array of genres including pop, folk, R&B and EDM. She has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Zedd on his Grammy-nominated album Telos, Tori Kelly, Coco Jones, Lil Nas X, Jon Bellion and 6lack. Before carving out her path in the music industry, Gaia left her home in Doha, Qatar, to attend Berklee College of Music, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Songwriting in '21. While at Berklee, she made an appearance as a supporting vocalist on NPR's Tiny Desk series with Raveena. Now, Gaia is stepping into the role of an artist focused on her own story, going by 'The New Mary Jane'

Fight Director/ Big Samson

Noah Stout is a fight choreographer, stunt performer, and physical storyteller with almost 25 years of experience as a showman. He began performing fight choreography at age twelve and has since choreographed and performed violence in regional theater, professional wrestling rings, and Renaissance Faires across the country. Noah brings a strong understanding of fight psychology, pacing, and audience focused physical storytelling. His favorite color is yellow and he's never been to Seattle.

Princess Morgana of House Ayownai of Borica

Chantez is beyond thrilled to be working with Rising Tide Theatre again! She received her training at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, where she studied Musical Theatre. Some of her favorite credits include Rosalind in As You Like It (Columbia County Players), Emilia 1 in Emilia (Rhinebeck Theater Society), Mozart in Mozart and Salieri (Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck) and Macy in The Cake (Rosendale Theatre). Chantez would like to thank her AMAZING family, friends and community for all of their love and support! You are deeply cherished

King Adedayo Ayownai of Borica

E. Mani Cadet, is a trained classical opera singer, actor, and concert entertainer. Mr. Cadet has enjoyed many diverse roles including: “Tamino”in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, “Sportin' Life in Porgy & Bess,“ Kaleh” in Chicago Lyric Opera's production of Amistad directed by acclaimed director George C. Wolfe, “The Cowardly Lion” in North Shore Music Theatre's The Wizard of Oz, “Dom Claude Frollo” in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, “Tonton Julian” from Once On This Island, “Old Deuteronomy” in CATS, and most recently “Noah “Horse” T. Simmons” in a production of The Full Monty at The Gateway Theatre in New York. E. Mani resides in the cultural neighborhood of Harlem, New York, and enjoys playing the piano, composing jingles, and cooking for his YOUTUBE Chanel: (DADZNIGHT2COOK), IG@e.manicadet, and being a doting father to his beautiful children.

Queen Morgain Ayownai of Borica

Candace Kendall-Browne aka Mom of Giants While initially being trained as a dancer, then moved into acting, then sword fighting, her greatest accomplishment is being the mother of two incredible humans. She can also be seen as Phobe Kelly in the monthly live soap opera for the stage, Its Getting Tired Mildred at the Theater Under St. Marks. It's not everyday you can meet your younger self face to face. Photo Credit: Adam Jason Photography

King Liam II of House Balensiaga of Denmira

Mikey Di Graci is a performer from Mahopac, New York. His most recent accomplishment is graduating with his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from LIU Post! There, he worked on many mainstage productions including “Urinetown,” “Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812,” and “Carousel.” Mikey also worked on three original musicals during this time including “Feels Like the First Time” directed by Adam Pascal. Mikey is so excited to dive into the immersive theatre world and he would like to thank the cast and production staff for all of their hard work! www.mikeydigraci.com

Prince Stewart 'Stewy', Crown Prince of Leiticus

Simon Huynh (he/him) is an actor, singer, and theater artist from Littleton, Massachusetts. He is currently based out of New York City and is a graduate of American University, where he received his BA in Theater Performance and Political Science. This past October, Simon worked with Rising Tide Theatrical Collective as a scare actor for their 2025 Spellbound Festival, and he is thrilled to be returning this year for Kingdom Faire! Earlier this month, Simon wrapped up a spring educational theatre tour with the Rev On Tour in Auburn, New York. Other recent credits include Sweeney Claus (Dickens Dancer) with the Gold Dust Orphans and As You Like It (Orlando) with Theater in the Open. Simon hopes you have a magical time at Kingdom Faire! | simon-huynh.com

Queen Astrid Constatine of Ingmar

Diana DiCostanzo is an NYC-based actress, singer-songwriter, and improvisor. She is so excited to be joining Kingdom Faire for her first season! Previous performance work includes The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told!, the New York Renaissance Faire, her touring improvised duo Bookends: A Musical Journey, Act One Scene Two (actor/director/producer), and many productions with The Un-Scripted Theatre Company. She also has a debut solo album 'Matters of the Heart', which is available wherever you get your music. When she's not performing, you can find her trying to befriend every dog she meets, horseback riding, and trying to convert people into being fans of niche UK comedians. www.dianadicostanzo.com

Valentia (Leader of the Inspiration)

Emily Jayne Sampson has been a performer her entire life, in one form or another. Her aspirations of having her voice heard by others has lead her to some very interesting places, and has introduced her to some of the best people she's ever known. (What can she say? She likes the spotlight!) Singing has been and always will be her greatest passion and she could not be more excited to be part of the cast of Kingdom Faire once more.

Shirah (Inspiration)

Dominique Duarte is a singer, actor from Memphis, TN, who currently resides in Brooklyn. She has a BA degree in music performance and journalism from Murray State University (KY) and attended the American Musical Dramatic Academy in NYC. Favorite roles include: Nettie in The Color Purple. Little Inez in Hairspray, Harlem Ensemble in Ragtime the Musical, and Crystal (Urchin) in Little Shop of Horrors. Dominique toured with the Cornerstone Chorale and Brass in 2023. In her spare time, she writes for her blog bydominiqueduarte.com. Also, you can check out her weekly podcast Southern Girl in the City on Youtube. She is very excited to make her Kingdom Faire debut.

Veena (Inspiration)

Ihsanah Iman is a NYC-based actor, singer, and theatre-maker delighted to step into the enchanted world of Much Ado About Morgana as Veena the Inspiration! An alum of NYU Tisch's Experimental Theatre Wing, she is overjoyed to join this merry band of wildly talented artists, musicians, and mischief-makers in a tale filled with magic, music, and mayhem. Previous credits include The Adventures of Virginia and Orlando by Kevin Khulke and FRNKNSTN by Jaclyn Backhaus. This June 25th to 26th, Ihsanah will be performing in and assistant choreographing Queerísimo as part of the ALab Theatre Festival at IRT Theater in Manhattan. When not wandering the realm in search of song and spectacle, she can be found sharing her upcoming adventures on Instagram @1hsanah. May your goblets stay full and your hearts stay curious!

Shadiyah (Inspiration)

Madison Keenoy is so a performer and director from Tarrytown, New York. She graduated with her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from LIU Post in 2024. During her time there, she performed in shows such as “Head Over Heels,” and “Cabaret.” Since then, you may have seen she in Rising Tide Theatre's “Spellbound”, or making her 54 Below debut in “Re-arranged” with Productions by Stephen. When not performing, Madison is teaching the next generation of Broadway stars with Westchester Sandbox Theatre! She would like to thank the wonderful “Kingdom Faire” cast and production crew, and she is so beyond grateful to get to bring this incredible story to life! www.madisonkeenoy.com

Crown Prince Adewale Ayownai of Borica

Princess Abigail of Orland

TAP Apprentice / Assistant to Dance Director / Understudy

Chloe Arneson has been acting her entire life and is currently a senior in High School. Favorite roles include Gabrielle in Cinderella, Margot in Legally Blonde, and Ensemble in Something Rotten. She loves playing D&D, creating stories in fantasy and sci-fi worlds and characters, hanging out with her friends, and playing video games. She has performed with Rising Tide Theatre as Arabella in Spellbound (2025) and as Assasina in Kingdom Faire (2025). She is so excited to be returning for her second season at Kingdom Faire and can't wait to see you all there!

Fortune's Follies

Fortune's Follies

Fortune's Follies

Fortune's Follies

Rockwell Valentine is a performing trumpet player, music producer, film composer, and educator in the middle of the musical vanguard of New York City. Valentine spearheads a myriad of projects that encapsulate his collaborative sound. Devoted to upholding and honoring the Black-American musical tradition, Valentine's projects are enlightened by the works of: Ella Fitzgerald; Jimi Hendrix; Nina Simone; Beyoncé; Charlie Parker; Bobby Mcferrin; and J.S. Bach. Valentine possesses a deep love for the music he creates and wishes to contribute his futurism, history, joy, pulse, and honesty with the world.

Stage Manager

Laura (she/they) is a NYC-based performer/crew member and a Film & TV Acting graduate of New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. In theater, her work includes Monday Night Magic as part of the house staff and filling in when needed as the house manager, stage manager, and light/sound board worker. Laura has also been a makeup artist with Times Scare NYC, Forest of Fear, and Spellbound. In film, they have been a makeup artist in short films such as Wang & Da Rats and Uncle Gareth. Laura has previously worked with Kingdom Faire in their first season as one of Captain Ripley Bonecrusher's pirate crew members. This will be Laura's first season as a stage manager with Rising Tide Theatre.