Support "Verse": Our Off-Off Broadway Debut!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new production, Verse: A Horrible, Horrible Tragedy. Verse is an absurd, film-theatre-hybrid comedy that pushes the boundaries of what theatre can be. This project is Rhett Goldman and Addison Vaughn’s full length debut as a creative duo in New York City.

The play employs the experimental writing style and techniques of 90's New Queer Cinema filmmakers, jumping between genres (comedy, drama, movement) and mediums (live and pre-recorded performance). With this non-traditional piece, we hope to make our debut in NYC’s Off-Off Broadway scene with something unique and unforgettable.

Verse has been accepted into The Tank NYC’s PrideFest and is a co-production with The Club Creates. The Tank is NYC’s leading nonprofit theatre organization committed to breaking down economic barriers for emerging artists by providing free rehearsal and performance space. The Club Creates is an artist collective focused on giving young multi-disciplinary artists early career connections.

With your contributions, we will be able to:

- Pay artists for their work and time

- Cover production costs such as props, costumes, and scenery

- Market and promote our show to audiences

- Secure locations and film equipment for the show’s pre-recorded elements

Production Timeline:

Fundraising: May 25th- June 13th

Rehearsals/ Filming: May 26th-June 23rd

Performances: June 24th and 25th @ 7 PM

Meet Our Team:

Writer/ Director/ Actor

Rhett Goldman

Rhett (he/him) is a theatre artist, filmmaker, and video editor from Carthage, Texas. He recently earned his BFA in Theatre and BA in Film from Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts. In Dallas, he produced and directed his original play, All Delighted People, at Theatre Three, which was also named a Semi-Finalist in the Del Shores Foundation Writers Search. He recently founded the writer’s group Rats Who Write, and serves as the Artistic Director for The Club Creates. Rhett has a passion for telling stories that don't typically get stage or screen time, and wants to continue to make art that allows people to see themselves represented on stage/ screen.

Director

Addison Vaughn

Addison (she/her) is a New York-based writer/director/producer with a BFA in Theatre from Southern Methodist University. Her play, Catherine, was featured in Powerstories Theatre Company’s Voices of Women playwriting festival. She previously directed a production of The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter at the Margo Jones Theatre in Dallas, TX. She also wrote, directed, and acted in a short play, Non-Advice to A Boat, which was featured in New York’s International Human Rights Art Festival. She produced a series of short plays after completing her internship at The Tank in Manhattan and is currently serving as a summer production assistant for Spoke Media. Addison is deeply passionate about uplifting underprivileged voices in theatre, making weird, low-budget theatre, and connecting with fellow artists.

Actor

Drew Schoenhofer

Drew Schoenhofer is an NYU Tisch Drama Major. She is currently studying at the Experimental Theatre Wing. She has recently been a part of Stella and Blanche Take the F Train, The Sensor, and Eaters. She is grateful for her family, inspiring friends, and, most of all, Kitchen Table Productions.

Actor

Mitchell Ashe

Mitchell (they) is a Brooklyn based clown/actor/writer. Most recently, they premiered their solo show, The Spaghetti Variable (Dir. Gus Mahoney), at The Tank and have just come back from touring it at the Atlanta Fringe Festival. They were also recently in Middle School Play (writ. Daniel Holztman), at The Brick.

Stage Manager

Elizabeth Tudor

Elizabeth is thrilled to be stage managing Verse at The Tank’s 2025 PrideFest! She is a student at Southern Methodist University pursuing a degree in Theatre Studies, graduating in Spring of 2026. She was previously a stage management intern at Dallas Theater Center on the 2024 production of “The Little Mermaid.” She is grateful for the opportunity to support Rhett in this production and is looking forward to a rewarding experience with the talented cast and crew.

Thank you for your generosity and investment in this production!

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