THE TEAM
Geoffrey Ulysses Geissinger as MATT
Geoffrey Ulysses Geissinger as MATT
Geoffrey Ulysses Geissinger as MATT
Geoffrey Ulysses Geissinger (he/him/his) is a San Diego-based theatre artist and aspiring ghost who earned his BA in Theatre Performance and Theatre Studies from Saint Mary’s College of California, including a semester spent training at Queen Mary University of London's Drama School and performing in a collaborative production of Irene at
Geoffrey Ulysses Geissinger (he/him/his) is a San Diego-based theatre artist and aspiring ghost who earned his BA in Theatre Performance and Theatre Studies from Saint Mary’s College of California, including a semester spent training at Queen Mary University of London's Drama School and performing in a collaborative production of Irene at Dr. Johnson’s House, the play’s first public performance since 1749. Recently, he's enjoyed working with theatre companies like Cygnet, The Old Globe, North Coast Rep, New Fortune, Loud Fridge, Backyard Renaissance, Trinity, SoulKiss, OnWord, Thunder Bay, Write Out Loud, and OnStage Playhouse. You can catch him next as Mayer u/s in The Lehman Trilogy with Cygnet Theatre. geoffreyulyssesgeissinger.com
Ibraheem Farmer as DAVIS
Geoffrey Ulysses Geissinger as MATT
Geoffrey Ulysses Geissinger as MATT
Ibraheem is grateful to make his San Diego debut with OnWord Theatre! A native of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Mr. Farmer is an artist who strives to lead with heart, authenticity, and purpose. Whether that’s acting, teaching, or grooving on the drums at church, Mr. Farmer is constantly seeking a way to unite others in love, peace, and
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Ibraheem is grateful to make his San Diego debut with OnWord Theatre! A native of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Mr. Farmer is an artist who strives to lead with heart, authenticity, and purpose. Whether that’s acting, teaching, or grooving on the drums at church, Mr. Farmer is constantly seeking a way to unite others in love, peace, and
understanding. Regional credits: Mudrow (Black Arts MKE), The Brothers Size (OKC Rep), GHOST (Alliance Theatre), Pipeline, Blood At The Root (Next Act Theatre). Film Credits: The Last Week (@her_she_productions). Education: BA, Visual and Performing Arts, Grambling State University; First Stage Theater 2017-18 Teaching Artist Fellow; Completely Ridiculous Productions. For the love of the craft.
JAMAELYA HINES as CHRISTINA
Geoffrey Ulysses Geissinger as MATT
JAMAELYA HINES as CHRISTINA
Jamaelya may be the Managing Director of OnWord Theatre, she also is thrilled to be on stage for OnWord Theatre's 2026 season. Jamaelya has been competitively dancing and singing since the age of thirteen. After receiving her Bachelors of Art in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College, she has had the opportunity to perform in various danc
Jamaelya may be the Managing Director of OnWord Theatre, she also is thrilled to be on stage for OnWord Theatre's 2026 season. Jamaelya has been competitively dancing and singing since the age of thirteen. After receiving her Bachelors of Art in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College, she has had the opportunity to perform in various dance shows and productions across the country. Her credits include The Pop Tour (La Jolla Playhouse), Stew (Scripps Ranch Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar and 42nd Street (Moonlight Amphitheatre) and In the Heights (SDMT) and Footloose and Elements (Norwegian Cruise Lines). Jamaelya Hines is grateful for the continued opportunity to tell stories through movement, voice and presence. jamaelyahines.com @jamaelyahines.
MARTI GOBEL - DIRECTOR
Geoffrey Ulysses Geissinger as MATT
JAMAELYA HINES as CHRISTINA
Marti Gobel is a San Diego native and local Actor, Director and Teaching Artist. Upon graduating from UW-Whitewater (2008) with a degree in Performance Theatre and Philosophy, she went on to have a rich National and International career both in the stage and behind the table. A JF Kennedy Center trained Teaching Artist (Effective Residenc
Marti Gobel is a San Diego native and local Actor, Director and Teaching Artist. Upon graduating from UW-Whitewater (2008) with a degree in Performance Theatre and Philosophy, she went on to have a rich National and International career both in the stage and behind the table. A JF Kennedy Center trained Teaching Artist (Effective Residency and Lesson Planning), she has been blessed to to work locally at Scripps Ranch Theatre, Cygnet Theatre, Moxie Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse and Diversionary Theatre. She currently serves as Producing Artistic Director and Education Coordinator at OnWord Theatre.