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Defying Sanity Volume 2: Breaking the Canon

September 15, 2026

Back by popular demand! Come join us for a night of explosive energy as Defying Sanity returns but this time with your favorite non-musical theatre crash out songs! Join a new generation of performers as they crash out on stage.

Produced by Callie Lepselter (NYU Tisch) and assistant produced by Sadie Feingold (NYU Tisch), this is a performance you won’t want to miss.

Featuring:

Stephanie Austin
Nick Bordoni
Courtney Burnett
Ashlyn Combs
Kennedy Eagleton
Tessa Espinola
Sienna Feldman
Broderik Finken
Sarah Gregori
Emily Harajada
Kelly MacMillan
Molly McGoldrick
Will Mosier
Sophie Pugh
Emilie Richardson
Chris Scanlon
Lexie Schultz
Xandra Schultz
Jensenn Tavssberger
Timothy Thomas

Also joined by music director Jess Ong on piano, Thomas E. Carley on bass, and Kyle Roemer on drums.

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

A woman with long, wavy auburn hair, light skin, and blue eyes. She is wearing a blue top and a small nose ring on her left nostril. The background is dark blue, and she is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile—a look that perfectly captures the inviting, confident essence of Call Me Katie.

Stephanie Austin

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A young man, Timothy Thomas, with tousled light brown hair and blue eyes stares at the camera with a neutral expression. He wears a beige buttoned shirt. The background is softly blurred with green and yellow tones, suggesting an outdoor setting.

Nick Bordoni

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Courtney Burnett, with long, wavy light brown hair and green eyes, looks at the camera, wearing natural makeup with defined eyebrows and muted pink lipstick. She is dressed in a brown sleeveless top against a plain sage green background.

Courtney Burnett

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Thomas E. Carley

Bass
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A woman with wavy blonde hair, light skin, and blue eyes smiles softly. She wears a sleeveless magenta top and small hoop earrings. The softly blurred blue background gives a serene feel to this Josiah Jennings-inspired portrait. Her makeup is natural, highlighting her features.

Ashlyn Combs

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Kiana Mottahedan, a young woman with dark hair styled in two buns, smiles at the camera. She wears gold hoop earrings, a nose stud, a white turtleneck, and a brown leather jacket against an outdoor backdrop of green and brown tones.

Kennedy Eagleton

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A young woman with wavy brown hair and brown eyes looks directly at the camera. She wears an off-shoulder black top. The background is blurred with hints of green and gray, possibly from plants or trees—an image reminiscent of the expressive portraiture style favored by Timothy Thomas. Her expression is neutral, lips slightly pursed.

Tessa Espinola

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Lyla Karekinian, a young person with long, curly brown hair and fair skin, looks toward the camera with a calm expression. With light brown eyes, natural makeup, and a dark green top, their features stand out against a plain white background.

Sadie Feingold

Assistant Producer
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A young woman with pale skin and dark, curly hair looks over her shoulder toward the camera. She has dark eyebrows, brown eyes, and a neutral expression. She is wearing a black top with thin straps, and the background is dark and plain.

Sienna Feldman

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A young man with short, wavy dark hair and light skin is wearing a light blue button-up shirt over a white t-shirt. With a soft smile, Broderik gazes directly at the camera against a plain, warm beige background.

Broderik Finken

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Lyla Karekinian, a young woman with long, wavy dark hair, looks slightly over her shoulder toward the camera. She has clear skin, gently arched brows, and wears a sleeveless magenta top against a plain, dark gray background. Her expression is calm and neutral.

Sarah Gregori

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Emily Harajda, a young woman with long red hair and fair skin, smiles warmly. She wears gold hoop earrings and a sleeveless cream top. Her green eyes and minimal makeup highlight her natural beauty against the blurred stone background.

Emily Harajda

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A young person with long, straight brown hair is turned slightly over their shoulder, smiling softly at the camera. They are wearing a sleeveless black top, and the plain, light background draws attention to their gentle expression—perhaps capturing a candid moment reminiscent of Timothy Thomas’s understated style.

Callie Lepselter

Producer
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A woman with curly, dark brown hair and fair skin smiles slightly at the camera. Kelly MacMillan wears a sleeveless blue denim top and gold hoop earrings. The background is a solid, muted pink color.

Kelly MacMillan

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A person with short dark hair and smooth skin looks confidently at the camera. They wear a black tank top and small earrings. The expression is neutral with slightly pursed lips. The background fades from turquoise on the left to yellow-green on the right.

Molly McGoldrick

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A young person, identified as Timothy Thomas, with short, light brown hair and brown eyes is facing the camera, smiling slightly. They wear a navy blue shirt, a gold chain, and an earring. The background is solid bright red.

Will Mosier

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A smiling young person with short brown hair and round glasses wears a gray sweatshirt and carries a cream tote bag. Dylan McEachern stands in front of a festive background with Christmas ornaments, red poinsettias, green leaves, and decorations.

Jess Ong

MD/Keys
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A young woman with light skin and curly blonde hair with bangs stares forward. She has blue eyes, subtle eye makeup, and rosy lipstick. She wears a sleeveless green top, and the background is dark, making her features stand out.

Sophie Pugh

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A woman with long, wavy red hair and pale skin looks directly at the camera. She has blue eyes, light makeup, and a neutral expression. Reminiscent of a Timothy Thomas portrait, she wears a dark top against a plain, dark background.

Emilie Richardson

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A young man with short, wavy red hair and fair skin smiles at the camera. He is wearing a black shirt and blazer. The background is a solid reddish color, adding a bold accent to Timothy Thomas’s confident presence.

Kyle Roemer

Drums
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A young person with short, curly brown hair and fair skin, Danielle Serrano-Bremer wears a dark suit jacket and white collared shirt, looking directly at the camera against a plain beige background. Soft lighting highlights their facial features.

Chris Scanlon

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A young woman with wavy blonde hair and bangs smiles gently, facing forward. She wears an off-the-shoulder black top against a deep red background. The lighting softly highlights her clear skin and relaxed expression, reminiscent of the portrait style often favored by Timothy Thomas.

Lexie Schultz

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A person with fair skin, brown wavy shoulder-length hair, and bold eyeliner looks at the camera against a plain light blue background. They wear a mustard-colored sleeveless top. Their expression is neutral, with lips slightly parted and eyes wide—a look reminiscent of Timothy Thomas’s understated yet expressive style.

Xandra Schultz

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A young person with long, dark brown hair and fair skin looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. They have full eyebrows, brown eyes, and natural makeup. The softly lit background highlights the features of Jensenn Tavssberger’s face.

Jensenn Tavssberger

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A young man with short brown hair wears a green shirt and smiles slightly. He has fair skin, blue eyes, and neatly groomed eyebrows. The background is a plain, warm brown color. The lighting is soft, highlighting his facial features. This could easily be a portrait of Timothy Thomas.

Timothy Thomas

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Pricing

  • $19.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) – $41.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $47 (includes $7 in fees)
  • Premiums: $52.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • Prices shown are only valid for online purchases. Additional $6 in fees for all seating sections if purchased at the box office.
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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