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Speaking Out, Singing Louder!: Standing Up Through Song

August 13, 2025

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.

Join us for a powerful night of Broadway music as we amplify marginalized voices, fostering hope and community in these challenging times in Speaking Out, Singing Louder! Performers from all over the world are coming together and will donate a portion of the proceeds to Democracy Forward – a national legal organization that advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education, and regulatory engagement – supporting those affected by changes to their rights.

Prepare to hear songs from your favorite musicals such as “Seasons of Love,” “She Used to Be Mine,” and many other inspiring selections. This cabaret is produced by Makaila Anderson, a student at the Institute for American Musical Theatre (IAMT). Music direction and piano by Darrick Brown.

Featuring:

Trinity Acker-Neves
Makaila Anderson
Mark Bonney (2023 Jimmy Awards nominee)
Isabella Concetta Borte
Angelina Brennen
Nadia Comba
Olivia Conti
Caetano de Sá
Ty Ford-Everett
Gabby Gibbs
Samantha Hallenberg
Eve Harrison
Hunter Hurt
Sofia Jaramillo
Josiah Jennings (2025 Jimmy Awards nominee)
Callie Lepselter
Morgan Maher
Paola Marcías
Venice Ella Mayor (2024 Jimmy Awards nominee)
Maggie McClure
Bea Mienik
Abigail Mokady
Jacob Morrell (Kinky Boots national tour)
Amber Quinn
Emily Rose
Kal Scott
Jensenn Tavssberger
Ava Tyler
Grace Wilkerson
Alana Zimon

Joined by:

Darrick Brown on piano
Zach Friedman on bass
Jonathan Goldberg on guitar
Mitchell Lee on drums

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

Featuring

Makaila Anderson, a young woman with wavy dark brown hair and warm skin tone, gazes at the camera. She wears gold earrings, subtle makeup with red lipstick, and a dark top. A soft, dark gradient background emphasizes her confident expression.

Makaila Anderson

Producer
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A smiling man, Darrick Brown, with dark skin and close-cropped hair poses against a purple background. He has a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, bright eyes, and is wearing a blue plaid shirt. The image is brightly lit, highlighting his cheerful expression.

Darrick Brown

Music Director/Piano
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Trinity Acker-Neves, a young woman with curly dark hair, smiles warmly while leaning against a weathered metal pole outdoors. She wears a denim jacket, small hoop earrings, and a delicate cross necklace amid softly blurred sunlight and greenery.

Trinity Acker-Neves

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A smiling man with short hair and a trimmed beard wears a white cable-knit sweater and a silver necklace with two pendants, one shaped like a cross. The background is dark green. The sweater has a small brown patch on the left side.

Mark Bonney

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A young woman with fair skin and straight brown hair, Isabella Concetta Borte, stares directly at the camera. She has light makeup, rosy cheeks, glossy red lips, and wears a red top against a solid dark blue background.

Isabella Concetta Borte

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Angelina Brennen, a young woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She wears a pink long-sleeve top and rests her arm on a tree trunk, surrounded by blurred greenery and sunlight outdoors.

Angelina Brennen

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A young woman with medium skin tone and straight, shoulder-length dark hair smiles softly. She wears a red cardigan over a white top. The background is dark gray, and the lighting highlights her face, giving a warm, friendly impression.

Nadia Comba

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Olivia Conti, a young woman with long wavy brown hair, smiles at the camera. She has light skin, wears natural makeup, and is dressed in a light-colored, patterned top. The softly blurred background keeps the focus on her face.

Olivia Conti

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A young man with short dark hair, Caetano de Sá, smiles gently at the camera. He is wearing a dark shirt and is set against a deep red background, with soft lighting highlighting his features and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Caetano de Sá

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Ty Ford-Everett, a young person with short, curly brown hair and dark skin, looks at the camera. They wear large, gold-rimmed glasses, silver stud earrings, and a thin silver necklace against a plain blue wall with soft, even lighting.

Ty Ford-Everett

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Isabel Marin Young, with dark curly hair in a high puff, smiles warmly. She wears natural makeup, red lipstick, and a lilac top. The solid light purple background adds to the cheerful and vibrant portrait.

Gabby Gibbs

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Samantha Hallenberg, a young woman with long blonde hair and light blue eyes, gazes directly at the camera. She has a neutral expression, subtle makeup, and wears a red top against a plain, dark grey background.

Samantha Hallenberg

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Eve Harrison, a young woman with fair skin, straight light brown hair, and blue eyes, looks at the camera with a neutral expression. She is wearing a black top and gold hoop earrings, standing in front of a plain brown background.

Eve Harrison

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A young man with fair skin and short, wavy brown hair gazes directly at the camera, wearing a light blue collared shirt. The background is softly blurred in neutral tones, drawing focus to his face with a calm, confident expression.

Hunter Hurt

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Sofia Jaramillo, a young person with straight, medium-length brown hair and fair skin, looks directly at the camera. They wear a dark top, a thin necklace, and small hoop earrings against a solid reddish-brown background. Their expression is neutral.

Sofia Jaramillo

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A young man with short curly hair and a beard smiles broadly. He is wearing a black collared shirt, set against a vibrant yellow background, radiating the cheerful and warm atmosphere often captured by Katie Krasovec.

Josiah Jennings

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A young woman with long, wavy dark hair, Callie Lepselter, smiles at the camera. She is wearing a bright red top and has light skin. The solid teal blue background creates a cheerful contrast with her outfit.

Callie Lepselter

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Morgan Maher, a young woman with long, light brown hair, smiles at the camera. She wears a blue top with subtle stripes and two gold necklaces—one featuring an

Morgan Maher

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Paola Marcías, a young woman with long, straight dark hair and thick eyebrows, gazes softly at the camera. She wears a simple gold necklace and stands before a green, horizontally lined wall with blurred backgrounds.

Paola Marcías

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Ella, a young woman with short, light brown hair and smooth skin, smiles slightly at the camera. She wears a beige, textured sweater and red lipstick. The background is outdoors in Venice, with soft green foliage and a blurred natural setting.

Venice Ella Mayor

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A young woman, resembling Maggie McClure, with curly brown hair and blue eyes looks at the camera with a slight smile. She wears a light gray shirt over a mauve top and a necklace with a round pendant. The background is plain gray, softly lit.

Maggie McClure

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Bea Mienik

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Abigail Mokady, a young woman with long, straight brown hair and hazel eyes, smiles softly at the camera. She wears a light-colored top and is posed against a plain, light background, her expression calm and friendly.

Abigail Mokady

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Carrington Symone, a young person with wavy dark brown hair and fair skin, looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Wearing a blue shirt against a blurred gray background, their face is the main focus.

Jacob Morrell

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A person with long, wavy dark hair smiles at the camera. They wear a light blue denim jacket over a brown top. The background is a solid, light tan color, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Amber Quinn

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A young woman with long, dark, curly hair smiles warmly. She has medium skin, pink blush, natural makeup, and glossy lips. She wears a dark green top with a cutout at the neckline. The background is a solid bright blue.

Emily Rose

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A bearded man wearing glasses and a light blue t-shirt stands with his arms crossed. He has tattoos on his forearms, including a large tree design. The background is plain and dark, and he looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Kal Scott

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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 woman with light blue eyes, medium brown skin, and shoulder-length wavy hair smiles softly. She has freckles across her cheeks, wears gold hoop earrings, and leans against a brick wall with a relaxed, confident expression.

Ava Tyler

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Grace Wilkerson, a young woman with straight, long reddish-brown hair and bangs, smiles softly at the camera. She is wearing a sleeveless black top and is posed in front of a plain, light-colored background.

Grace Wilkerson

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A young woman with curly brown hair smiles broadly at the camera. She wears a dark green turtleneck sweater and sits against a plain dark background. Her expression is friendly and cheerful, and her face is softly illuminated.

Alana Zimon

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Zach Friedman, a young man with short, curly brown hair and glasses, stands against a beige background. Wearing a taupe t-shirt, he looks at the camera with a neutral expression, his right hand raised near his chest and his shadow cast on the wall.

Zach Friedman

Bass
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Jonathan Goldberg, a young man with long brown hair and light skin, looks downward with a calm expression. He wears a dark plaid shirt, standing against a purple-lit background of white bricks that creates a soft, artistic mood.

Jonathan Goldberg

Guitar
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Mitchell Lee

Drums
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