Meet The Team

Founding Artistic Director

Lee Bowser

Lee Bowser (they/any) is a multi-hyphenate terror and the founder and producing artistic director of Hellmouth Theatre Company! Lee is currently a third year drama student and producing minor at  New York University attending the Playwrights Horizons Theatre School as an advanced training transfer from the Experimental Theatre Wing. In their personal artistic pursuits, They take every chance they can to explore unconventional  and surreal styles. Lee is interested in creating surreal art across the mediums of theatre, emerging technology, post-modern dance, music, and visual art! When they are not directing or writing camp silliness, they are likely acting or singing thanks to an unfortunate background in musical theatre. 

Associate Artistic Director

Ace Harvest

Ace Harvest (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, and creative technologist based in New York City. Ace is currently pursuing a BFA in Collaborative Arts with a minor in Child Development and Social Intervention. With an affinity for horror, Ace’s work primarily explores the intersection between the body and technology, and a whole lot of fake blood. They are so excited to be a part of the Hellmouth team @ace.harvest @aceharvest.art

Technical Director

Sam Charney

Sam Charney is thrilled to be working with Hellmouth! Sam’s passion is theater that expands the audience’s experiences so they can gain new perspectives on the world, and they also love all things Shakespeare. Sam is also passionate about makeup and costume design and technical theater. Sam creates narrative based Performance Art pieces, recently having their solo show Transduction premiering at the Denver fringe. When not creating, Sam can be found advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, or curled up in a corner with whatever fiber project they are working on. They work in the intersection of activism and art to create change.

Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Daniela Mendoza-Diaz

Dani Diaz (she/her) is an actor, singer, writer, and director based in NYC. She completed her Primary Training at NYU Tisch’s Experimental Theatre Wing and is currently continuing her Advanced Professional Training at the Atlantic Theatre Company. Her work as a performer is grounded in physical storytelling, emotional truth, and a commitment to bold, character-driven narratives. She was most recently seen as Cleo in Boil the Frog (Hellmouth Theatre Company) @danielamendozadiaz