Dara Epstein (Hysteria co-founder) is an actor, singer, director, writer, and facilitator. She has recently returned to New York after obtaining a Master’s degree with Merit in applied theatre from Goldsmiths, University of London. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in theatre with a minor in sociology from Hunter College. She most recently served as a program fellow with Junior Achievement of New York, where she is in charge of executing their Finance Park program for NYC public middle and high school students.

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Danielle Feder (Hysteria co-founder) is a dramaturg, producer, and writer. By day, she works in marketing for an Off-Broadway theatre and is the copy editor for The Interval, a website dedicated to women in theatre. She's also worked for NYMF, the Vineyard Theatre, Atlantic Theater Company, TACT, and the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia.