Team
HOWARD MASE
HOWARD MASE PhD (Executive Coach/Organizational Psychologist/Writer/Storyteller) is still working as an Executive Coach and Organizational Psychologist at 89. Some of his clients over the years include Citibank, MetLife, Prudential Insurance, St. John’s University, NYU, Providence College, JP Morgan/Chase, and Citizens Bank, to name a few. Dr. Mase continues to be a trusted advisor, coach, and mentor to top luminaries in every sector of corporate America and higher education. In 2023, Howard made his NYC stage debut at 87 and has been performing and touring Being Somebody ever since. Howard is highly respected and deeply loved among his peers, friends, family, and all who meet him for his insight, humor, and humanity.
MARLA MASE
MARLA MASE (Writer/Performer/Songwriter) known for her gutsy, sexy, raw performance style and lyrics that "make you think", Marla is regarded by her peers and fans as a true musical pioneer. Along with triumphant tours in China, Europe and the US over the years, Marla received a ‘Messenger of Peace’ Award from the Friends of the UN for her visionary work as a songwriter and performer. Her memory play The Pill (written by The Family - her son, daughter, her mother as well as her father, Howard) had a critically acclaimed sold out run at La Mama ETC in 2018. Her post-truth fairy tale, Miracles~Lost & Found premiered at White Eagle Hall & the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in 2019. Her multi-media performance concert SPEAK premiered at NYC Summerstage 2013. Other notable plays by Marla - The Canarsie Line & A Brief Night Out. Marla has also been a featured performer at SXSW and will be returning to the UK in the Summer 2025, for her 5th tour in a little over a year, in support of her 9th album, “Infinite They Went” out on True Groove Records.. www.MarlaMase.com
ELIZABETH BROWNING
ELIZABETH BROWNING (Director) is a filmmaker, actress, director, producer, and transformational acting coach. She is the President of Joy Light Productions, a production company dedicated to developing inspirational theater, film, and television that brings positive change and hope to audiences worldwide. A visionary entrepreneur, Ms. Browning's work is meant to inspire, uplift, and empower others to live their dearest dreams. One of New York's most respected acting coaches, she has worked with professionals on Broadway, film, and television. She has helped shape and directed new and original productions that received top honors, including the Innovative Theater Award, and the BroadwayWorld Regional Award For Best Production Of A Play Of The Decade and were selected for theater festivals worldwide. www.ElizabethBrowning.com
TOMÁS DONCKER
TOMÁS DONCKER (Composer) has long been a prime mover and innovator on the New York music, arts & culture scenes. From the early 1980’s as a member of groundbreaking No Wave and Punk Funk bands The Contortions and Defunkt, to international touring, recording & songwriting collaborations with Bootsy Collins, Yoko Ono, Madonna, Ivan Neville, and Bonnie Raitt, to helming his own band, Tomás Doncker and The True Groove All-Stars. His creative endeavors have included work with; Meshell Ndegeocello, Ravid Kahalani’s Yemen Blues, Finnish hip hop star Paleface, P-Funk alumni Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton and Amp Fiddler, hip hop pioneer Keith Shocklee (Public Enemy/Bomb Squad), iconic bassist/producer Bill Laswell, Pulitzer Prize winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa, and, the legendary Ms. Patti Smith. Tomasdoncker.com