We tell stories that are representative of the dynamic, nuanced, and sincere experience of women by producing exceptional theatre in the Pacific Northwest

Bleecker St. Playhouse's mission is to produce dynamic and nuanced stories, with a strong emphasis on women’s experiences, especially those of women over 40 while also welcoming a wide range of voices that enrich the Pacific Northwest stage.

OUR TEAM

  • BRYAR FREED-GOLDEN (SHE/HER)

    FOUNDER

    Bryar Freed-Golden has been an actor, director, producer, and drama educator for over 37 years in New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle. She has directed and produced over 20 stage plays, and her experience runs the gamut from musicals and operas, to drama and farce.

    As an actor, Bryar trained in New York at the neighborhood playhouse and studied with Michael Shurtleff and Stella Adler. She has performed in a number of productions Off-Broadway, and in LA and Seattle, and has appeared in various films and television series.

    One of Bryar’s greatest joys is working with talented local female artists, both emerging and professional, who might feel marginalized or overlooked as actors, and providing them with more opportunities to perform in female centered stories. This path has ultimately led to the fulfillment of a dream, of starting, along with her two very talented partners, the Bleecker St Theatre company.

  • KAELYN LANGER MENDONCA (SHE/HER)

    FOUNDER

    Kaelyn Langer Mendonca is a multi-hypenant artist, having worked as an actor, director, arts administrator, educator and artistic leader for over 20 years. It has been her dream to start a theatre company since she saw Phantom of the Opera at 11-years-old and subsequently performed all roles for her family in their living room. She has trained at Circle in the Square Theatre, Freehold's Meisner Intensive with Robin Lynn Smith, The Studio Seattle and privately with John Jacobsen and Susan Carr. Her passion lies in creating complex characters and telling stories that resonate with audiences.

    As a founding member of Bleecker St. Playhouse, Kaelyn hopes to bring new narratives to Seattle, focusing primarily on women over 40 and their extraordinary lives. Kaelyn is a mother, wife, and holds a PhD in clinical psychology.

  • ANN PIELLI (SHE/HER)

    FOUNDER

    Ann Pielli has performed as an actor for over 20 years, both in New York and Seattle. Her foundational training is in the Meisner technique of acting. In New York, she studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse and Michael Howard Studios. She also learned Improv from Hal Peller. In Seattle, she studies at The Studio Seattle and Mighty Tripod.

    Ann holds a degree in law and has professional experience in project management, nonprofit fundraising, financial planning, and communications. As a founding member of Bleecker St. Playhouse, Ann is committed to producing exceptional theater in a supportive and empowering environment.