Ava Elizabeth Novak is a live performance and filmmaker dedicated to creating spaces that center black/queer people and foster the intersection of arts and community. Believing that time is not linear but a closed shape, they often pull together black spiritual epistemology with mundane afrofuturism to interrogate tradition and generational trauma. Notable works include: directing: milk thot (co-directed with keiyaA, Abrons Arts Center), CAPE (co-created with Lamb, The Kitchen x Montez Press Radio), Fettuccini (writ. Queen-Tiye Akamefula, Fresh Fruits Festival), Wetlands (writ. AriDy Nox, Live & In Color) asst. directing Bowl (dir. Nazareth Hassan, Vineyard Theatre) Untitled (1-5) ( dir. Nazareth Hassan + Talia Paulette Oliveras, the Shed)

Current Collaboration

1. again, the watercarriers: Ceremonies from in the name of the m/other tree- Dramaturg/Creative Consultant

Previous Collaborations

1. The Divining: Ceremonies from in the name of the m/other tree- Production Manager

2. In The Name Of The Mother Tree- Production Manager

(all projects created, choreographed, written, directed, curated and/or artistically directed by Ebony Noelle Golden)

Enih Agwe is an award-winning actor, storyteller, teaching artist, and mentor of Cameroonian heritage, with a diverse body of work spanning stage, film, and voice arts. In 2023, she founded a mentorship program for young creatives to develop, amplify, and empower their authentic artistic voices. A multi-hyphenate creative with a BFA from NYU Tisch, she weaves her talents, experiences, and innate curiosity for human connectivity together through the characters and projects she embraces. Much of her work lies at the intersections of anthropology, advocacy, culture, and identity. As the directing apprentice of JPS, Enih is eager to expand her understanding of the craft and deepen her connection with the stories calling to her to be told. She remains deeply grateful for her community and God, always. Ubuntu.

Current Collaboration

1. again, the watercarriers: Ceremonies from in the name of the m/other tree-Directing Apprentice

(all projects created, choreographed, written, directed, curated and/or artistically directed by Ebony Noelle Golden)