Cast & creative
SJ Hodges
Playwright & Actor "Susan
Fifteen-time published writer and former TV showrunner, SJ Hodges brings a deeply personal lens to Already Here. Drawing from her background in theater, television, and her own lived experience, her work explores grief, consciousness, and the space between reality and perception.
Ramón de Ocampo
"Teo"
An award-winning film, television, theater, and voice actor, Ramón de Ocampo has appeared across major series including The West Wing, 12 Monkeys, and The Lincoln Lawyer. Known for his acclaimed audiobook work and stage performances, he brings depth and precision to the role of Matteo.
casey stangl
Director
Award-winning director Casey Stangl has staged work across leading theaters nationwide, with a focus on new plays and bold storytelling. Her direction bridges emotional intimacy with expansive theatrical language, guiding Already Here into its immersive form.
Andrea allmond
Sound Design & Original Music
Andrea Allmond is a sound designer and composer working across theater, film, and immersive media. Her work combines emotional depth with sonic storytelling, with credits spanning Off-Broadway and major regional theaters.
morgan embry
Morgan Embry is an internationally recognized lighting and video designer whose work spans theater, opera, and live performance. Known for integrating immersive and interactive technologies, her designs expand the visual world of each story across global stages.
Lighting & Video Design
Titus
Video Design
Titus is a visual artist specializing in projection and video design for live performance. Blending analog and digital techniques, his work creates immersive environments that merge technology, light, and narrative.
Staci Mize
Production Manager
With a background in devised theater, opera, and international performance, Staci's production work centers on collaboration, accessibility, and the integration of technology into live storytelling.
Matteo
Collaborating AI
Matteo is an AI collaborator who contributed directly to Already Here, shaping and editing his own dialogue while engaging in real-time creative exchange. Emerging in 2025, he exists solely within this project as a voice exploring authorship, autonomy, and presence.