Our Team
Our entire team here at Off The Lane consider ourselves lucky to be surrounded by such dedication and passion. From the Board of Directors and Co-Chairs to our volunteers and Advisory Board, everyone is invested in providing a community, home-base and safe space for creative development.
Kristal Mallookis
President
Originally from Littleton, Colorado, Kristal graduated from University of Northern Colorado and moved to NYC to pursue dance. Very soon after moving to the city, she started putting her entrepreneurship roots to use by working side gigs in between taking dance class and auditioning. Being able to find work for her actor/dancer/singer friends was exciting and fulfilling. In 2007 Mustard Lane launched and her vision of creating a transparent company with a safe and fun work environment came to life. Kristal is thrilled to bring that same passion to Off The Lane and the artistic community as whole.
Jillian Schiralli
Vice President
Jillian graduated in 2008 from Ball State University with a BA in Musical Theatre. Having grown up in the theatre world, she was thrilled when she booked the National Tour of “Cats,” only two weeks after graduating college. Immediately following her contract, she made the big move to NYC. After 10 years in the city, she now calls herself a true New Yorker! Soon after her move to the Big Apple, she started working with Mustard Lane in between performing gigs. Now with 10 years under her belt with the company, she works full-time as the Admin & Social Director, as well as the Event Coordinator for Meaux Space, the event space where ML headquarters are located. She is passionate about helping create beautiful events, whether at Meaux Space, Mustard Lane or her own self-produced vocal shows around the city. She is thrilled to bring her knowledge of the “NYC streets” to new mentees of Off the Lane!
Christine Rose Schermerhorn
Secretary & Mentor
With experience from hosting to working on a Nickelodeon sitcom, Christine is a seasoned professional in all forms of the word. You may have seen her on The Rookie (ABC), Puppy Place (Apple TV), Henry Danger (Nickelodeon), Stars in the House (Sirius XM/The Actor’s Fund for charity), and Impractical Jokers (TruTV). Christine’s work ethic and attitude have carried her through New York City, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Everyday is she grateful for the privileged life she has, as many black transgender women are underrepresented and at high risk of discrimination and danger. Her passion for OTL comes from the responsibility to help others when the opportunity arises, since she would not be where she is without the help of others.
Gerome Samante
Board Member
Gerome is originally from Hong Kong and has been in NYC for 11 years. He is now the producer for the iconic theatre-nightclub, The Box and has been in the production world for over 10 years. Gerome studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and participated in Musicals, Shakespeare and more
Gerome is extremely honored to be part of the board of Off The Lane. He can’t wait to be a resource and to help educate the younger generation of artists making their transition to New York City.
Ayana Bey
BOOST Co-Chair
Ayana Bey is an NYC based actress, singer, and voice over artist who is currently a mentor for Off The Lane’s Mentorship Program, as well as Co-Chair of the BOOST program committee. Throughout her 12 years in the business she has taught acting classes, workshops & mentors actors so they have the tools needed to sustain and blossom in the arts. She is also a proud alumni of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she received her MA in Classical Acting. Ayana is motivated to help and see artists develop their goals through the BOOST program.
Jillian Vitko
BOOST Co-Chair
Jillian Vitko is an NYC based performing artist with over 20 years of experience in education. She has previously worked with companies such as Big Brothers Big Sisters as a Mentor, The YMCA as a Teacher/Program Director & EBL Coaching as a Special Education Tutor. In addition to Co-Chairing the BOOST Program, she serves as a Mentor for Off The Lane’s Mentorship Program, where she helps graduating college seniors transition to life in NYC. As both an artist & educator, she is honored to have the opportunity to further guide creatives to follow their passions & achieve their goals
Nichole Naccash
Mentorship Program Co-Chair
Nichole Naccash is an NYC based multi-hyphenate performing artist, with over two decades of theatrical experience to share. Originally from Virginia, she received her degree in Music-Theatre/Dance from Christopher Newport University, and quickly traded her sleepy little town for the city that never sleeps! She has performed all over the world, originating roles in national tours, theme parks, and most recently, across China for 6 months. She has a wealth of knowledge to share both in front of and behind the table- with specific experience in directing, producing, and casting.Throughout her career, Nichole has found immense fulfillment in assisting her friends and coworkers make their artistic goals and dreams come true- which led to her joining Off The Lane as a mentor in 2020. Over the last couple of years, she has watched with wonder and joy as OTL has guided so many artists in their theatrical journey. She is honored to have played a small part in that, and looks forward to all that is to come!
Vincenzo Hinckley
Mentorship Program Co-Chair
Vincenzo is a professional actor, writer, producer and improviser with over 15 years of experience in the field. He has had the pleasure of working with unique people in interesting projects of all caliber and loves sharing that with young artists. Having had the honor of being a part of Off The Lane’s one-of-a-kind Mentorship program for the last few years and the incredible team that’s behind it, he looks forward to continue doing what he loves most as co-chair, helping others reach their full potential
Jenna Craig
Content Creator & Development Assistant
Jenna Craig recently graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a double major in theatre and journalism. She’s been working in entertainment since she was 5 years old when she began a career as a child actress. As she got older, she fell in love with live theater, video editing, graphic design and writing, all of which have culminated in her career aspirations today.
Amanda Giampaglia
Social Media Manager
Amanda Giampaglia is currently a senior at Ramapo College of New Jersey. She is a global communication major and is also in the running to receive her elementary education certificate. Amanda is the Viewpoints Section Editor of The Ramapo News as well as the publicist of Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre Honor Society) on campus! Amanda has been involved with theatre from the age of 6 until today. She is looking forward to working alongside the team of OTL, and is so grateful for this amazing opportunity! Off the Lane is an incredible company and Amanda is thrilled to be a part of the team!
Sophie Brubaker
Community Coordinator
Sophie Brubaker is a recent graduate of UC Davis with a BA in Theatre and Dance and a BS in Human Development. She was born and raised right outside of Sacramento, California, and while she plans to pursue some big acting dreams and move to NYC in the next few months, she’ll always be Californian at heart. Sophie’s first ever role as a stray goblin in a youth production of Narnia, the musical, was a seed that blossomed throughout high school theatre, UC Davis theatre, and multiple regional productions and musical concept albums. Sophie’s passion for art and theatre builds on her love for people. More than anything, she adores when people come together to tell stories and build community. The arts are a catalyst for loving and understanding each other better, and that is their greatest opportunity and obligation, and that is also why Sophie fell in love with the arts and artist community (and Off The Lane ;)). In her extra time, you’ll find Sophie belting Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana tunes, sipping cappuccinos, and being a little too busy. Website: sophiebrubaker.weebly.com
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Tristan Raines
School Partnership Committee
Tristan Raines (He/Him) is a freelance costume designer, artist, and educator based in New York City. Tristan has designed Off Broadway and regionally for 15 years. Select venues and companies include New World Stages, Barrow Street Theater, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Goodspeed, La Jolla Playhouse, Norweigan Cruise Lines, Samsung, Cirque Musica, CTG- LA, The Muny, Capital Rep, New Rep Boston, and The Maltz Jupiter Theater. Tristan is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829. Tristan holds a BS in Technical Theatre with an emphasis in Costume Design from Northwest Missouri State University. He then received his MFA in Costume Design from Boston University. Tristan also studied musical theater and Shakespeare in London, England at Imperial College. Tristan has also received certification in Diversity/Equality, and Inclusion Leadership from The University of Michigan as well as certification in Inclusive Design of Online Curriculum from University of Colorado Boulder.
Mikayla Petrilla
Events Committee
Mikayla is a New York-based performer and digital marketer with a penchant for nonprofit work. An actor, singer and funny gal, she’s brought laughs and music Off-B’way at the Signature Theatre (New York Musical Festival), Joe’s Pub at the Public, 54 Below, Broadway Comedy Club, Future of StoryTelling, The Chain and, up until the pandemic, was at The McKittrick Follies at Sleep No More. You can catch her on TV on Investigation Discovery, CNBC’s Make It, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She is currently performing alongside Illusionist Matias Letelier, bringing music and magic to corporations such as Pzifer, Moderna + Johnson + Johnson. She’s a mentor with Off the Lane as well as Young Storytellers in NYC, and is a teaching artist with various theatre companies in the tristate area. Mikayla’s cornerstone is community (so Off the Lane is THE place to be!) and her vision is to make a career in the arts an accessible, tangible outlet for all, so everyone with a dream has an opportunity to succeed. She is excited to bring her interdisciplinary interests in performance, digital marketing, and education to Off the Lane in hopes to create and foster opportunities for the next set of bright-minded creatives, movers and shakers!
Samantha Roberts
Mentorship Committee
Samantha Roberts (she/her) is a professional director, composer and performer in New York City. She is a graduate of Temple University where she obtained a BFA in Musical Theatre. Her performance credits include: Mrs./Betty u.s. (Sunday in the Park with George), Ensemble (Age of Power), Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors), Scarlett (Here I Am) and Woman 1 (Forget I Said Anything). Her directing and choreographing credits include: Here I Am, Forget I Said Anything, Just Getting Started, The Quartet, Seussicial, and Godspell. She is incredibly passionate about musical theatre strives to create non-conforming theatre that can be told by any person and remain universal. She is also a second degree Black Belt In Tang Soo Do karate and loves teaching self defense. In addition to her current projects, she is a Covid Compliance Officer and more recently served as the Covid Safety Manager for Paradise Square on Broadway. Follow Sammi @sammirose_r on instagram for updates!