Emma Tadmor
Founder
Artistic Director
Emma Tadmor is an American writer, director, and actor. Her debut play Plasters premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2021, where it had a sold-out run and was praised by The List, The Edinburgh Reporter, and The Stage UK. Her second play, Charlie, premiered at TheaterLab in 2022, followed by an Off-Broadway production of her 55-minute adaptation hamlet Split Apart—a reimagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy through the lens of dissociative identity disorder (DID)—at The Flea Theater in 2023.
She is the founder and Artistic Director of RJ Theatre Company (est. 2020) and the co-founder and curator of Circle Theater Festival, a two-month annual Off-Broadway festival launched in 2024. Most recently, she created Heretic Weekend, a nonprofit, multidisciplinary mini-festival dedicated to reexamining and reclaiming the stories of misunderstood women in history. Its inaugural edition—hosted by the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center (WAH Center)—focused on Anne Boleyn and featured a staged reading of Emma’s original play Heretic, a keynote lecture, and three short plays by emerging female writers, all produced by RJ Theatre.
Her work explores survival, memory, and the politics of voice—particularly where intimate trauma intersects with public narrative.
Talya Dayan
Creative Producer
Talya Dayan is a multidisciplinary artist and creative producer who initiates collaborations to generate spaces of expression. She focuses on producing works that explore taboos and the inner worlds of often overlooked individuals and groups. With a background in Psychology and extensive business experience, Talya brings a unique set of skills to her projects. Talya’s passion for bringing visions to life and exploring new creative avenues makes her an inspiring force in the art world.
Julianne Mason
Producer | Sound Designer
Julianne Mason is a producer and sound artist based in NYC. She actively works in both theatre and film in the city, especially drawn to sound designing new plays. She has worked as a producer on everything ranging from episodic digital content, commercials, unscripted series, scripted films, and documentaries. She currently works at Story Syndicate, a Brooklyn based film and television production company devoted to premium nonfiction content. She graduated from the NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study with an MA in Narrative Sound Studies, and has dual BA’s in Theatre and Music from Boston College.
Ishq Pradhan
Producer | Director
Ishq Pradhan is a New York-based writer, director, and producer whose work blends poetic intimacy with bold psychological depth. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, she explores themes of identity, trauma, and politics through emotionally charged narratives. Her latest film, Portrait, set in the world of war journalism, examines how conflict shapes empathy. It was executive produced by Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom), Omar Mullick (Flight/Risk), and VICE founder Suroosh Alvi. Ishq has trained under Lara Shapiro and Vikramaditya Motwane, and her screenwriting has been recognized by LA Femme, Screencraft, and The Black List.
Assaf Peretz
Resident Composer
Assaf Peretz is a multidisciplinary Israeli musician, bassist, composer, producer, and mix engineer, whose work bridges contemporary music and theatre. A graduate of the Rimon School of Music, he is a sought-after collaborator in Israel’s live music scene, performing regularly with leading artists, primarily as a bassist, while also contributing across a range of instruments. Drawing from soul, jazz, folk, and musical theatre, his sound is rich, dynamic, and emotionally grounded. Assaf is RJ’s resident composer and is currently producing his debut solo album.
Bea Corkhill
Creative Team
Bea is a British actress, currently based in New York and London. Having first trained in the UK, she moved to the US to further her education at both The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. It was here in New York, equipped with a strong background on the Stage, that she began to delve into the world of Screen, delivering deeply compelling and refined performances, each indued with a keen sense of humanity. Bea was the Associate Director for RJ Theatre’s Off Broadway production of Hamlet at The Flea Theater.
Lian Ben Porat
Creative Team
Lian Ben Porat is a versatile international artist from Tel Aviv, Israel, excelling in acting, dancing, and singing. Following her dreams, she studied musical theater in NYC at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Since then, Lian has shined in various roles, from acting in films and commercials to dancing on stages like Six Flags Magic Mountain. Her solo show, Second Nature, has also garnered praise, showcasing her immense talent and passion for the arts.
Gabriela Bulka
Creative Team
Gabi is an alumna of The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, where she received a Two Year Conservatory Certificate. Endowed with incredible grace and stage presence thanks to her ballet training, she is a hard working and disciplined artist. Backstage, she recently received a bachelor degree in Intellectual Property Law focusing on copyright and fair use. Gabi produced and movement directed RJ Theatre’s production of Charlie at TheaterLab, Gabi also choreographed our production of Hamlet Split Apart at The Flea Theater.
Talya Levine
Creative Team
Talya Levine is a multidisciplinary artist blending theatre, film, and movement. With a Theatre & Performance degree from Bard College, training at CalArts, and film studies at Stonestreet Studios, she is completing her Filmmaking graduate degree from the London Film Academy. Talya's background in dance, including six years as a Cuban Salsa instructor, enriches her work. As a writer, director, production designer, and editor, she has created plays and short films, most recently "Hallow," a queer short horror film on Super 16 Film. Talya's work boldly explores form and content, engaging audiences and pushing storytelling boundaries.
Daniel Feldman
Co-Founder
Strategic Consultant
Daniel Feldman has a background in film locations, pre-production, marketing, and education. Once budding creative brimming with ideas, Daniel promptly discovered that creating things is hard, and that one can still get a creative kick from administering creativity. Daniel rides in RJ’s sidecar, planning the future and unpacking the past. All while working towards an executive MBA.
