Join us on Opening Night from some special insights on the show from Lungs co-director (and JTP Producing Associate!) Olivia Allen. You can enjoy some free bubbly and bites to boot!

Olivia Allen (Co-Director) graduated with a BFA in Directing from Emory & Henry College in 2019 and currently serves as the Producing Associate for The Justice Theatre Project. Her favorite directing credits include Rogers and Hammerstein’s State Fair (E&H), JTP’s productions of The Lifespan of a Fact, Cabaret (Asst. director), Urinetown (Asst. director), and RENT: School Edition at Seattle Children’s Theatre (Assistant Director). Olivia also has a passion for stage management. Her favorite SM credits include Every Brilliant Thing, Enemy of the People, Best of Enemies, 26 Pebbles, A Few Good Men (JTP), Tiny Beautiful Things (Honest Pint), and The Lion King Jr. (The Dreamland Stage Company). For her next project, she’ll be serving as the Assistant Director and Dramaturg for JTP’s June 2026 production of Anastasia: The Musical. Olivia would like to thank Matara and the entire company of Lungs for a truly special and unforgettable theatrical experience.

"Living with Uncertainty: Climate, Relationships, and Decision-Making"

Join us after the matinee performance for a discussion about climate anxiety and eco-stress led by Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones, a psychologist with a special interest in these issues. This talk will touch on how we make values-based decisions for our individual selves, within the context of relationships, and balance our sense of global responsibility without guilt. We will also discuss the impacts of ambiguity and a lack of control on decision-making, psychological health, and relationships. This event will help you process the play and guide you as you navigate your own feelings about and approaches to environmental concerns.

Bio:

Dr. Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones is a psychologist in private practice in Durham, NC, at The Purpose Center. As an individual, Dr. Katrina is an advocate for thoughtful individual and collective action around environmental impact. As a psychologist, she works with individuals to reduce anxiety and improve communication and decision-making so they can live purposeful lives. With couples, she supports building a strong foundation for a relationship. This foundation includes values clarification, trust and commitment, positive feelings towards your partner, sharing in life achievements, and conflict resolution.

To kick off the second weekend of Lungs, join co-director (and JTP Executive Producer!) Matara Hitchcock for some special insights on the show. A great way to make the most of your patron experience!

Matara Hitchcock is the Executive Producer of The Justice Theater Project. She was a founding member and resident artist of the CU Playback Ensemble and an immersive artist (“Information for Foreigners,” “A Dickens Experience”).  She learned to devise with l'Atelier de Théâtre in Orléans, France, studied media, opera, and alternative storytelling at UT Dallas as a McDermott Scholar, and received her MA/MBA at CU Boulder.  She directed productions of “Two Gentlemen of Verona” and “Much Ado About Nothing” and assistant directed “Silent Sky” and “Shakuntala”. She is also a professional actor, with favorite roles including Viola ("Shakespeare in Love"), Beatrice ("Much Ado About Nothing"), Lucy et. al ("The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"), and swinging for Colorado Shakespeare's LORT productions of "Two Gentlemen of Verona," "The Book of Will," and "Charles III."

After the show on April 19th, join the cast to talk about their experience working on this wild two-person show! Discussion facilitated by co-director and JTP Executive Producer Matara Hitchcock.

Kevin Collins (M) is thrilled to be making his debut with The Justice Theater Project. Previous credits in the Triangle area include Appropriate (North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre), Witch (Raleigh Little Theater), and As You Like It (Elsewhere Shakespeare). Offstage, he is a PhD student at NC State researching statistical methods for ecological and climate data. Big thanks to everyone at JTP, particularly the cast and crew of Lungs!

Camryn Sherer (W) is a Durham, North Carolina–based actor with a passion for advocacy and storytelling. She discovered her love for performance at the age of seven and began attending annual performing arts programs such as ANFO at North Carolina Central University. Camryn continued to develop her craft at Hillside High School, where she was a member of the school’s internationally recognized traveling acting troupe and served as Drama Club President.  She later earned her BFA in Theatre Arts from Howard University, where she appeared in productions including Children of Killers and the 8x10 Play Festival. While in Washington, D.C., Camryn also gained experience in devised theater through Arena Stage’s Inside Voices and interned with the Shakespeare Theatre Company.  Camryn is thrilled to return to the Justice Theater Project stage after appearing as Shanita in their 2025 production of Skeleton Crew. She extends heartfelt thanks to her family and friends for their continued love and support of her artistic journey.