exodus x
under the radar nyc

JANUARY 2027

THE EXODUS ENSEMBLE REDEFINES AND REIMAGINES THEATRE THROUGH ORIGINAL, IMMERSIVE, AND TRANSCENDENT THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES THAT THRUST AUDIENCES INTO THE EPICENTER OF THE STORY. 

OUR STORY

The Exodus Ensemble is an immersive theatre company based in Santa Fe, transforming the theatrical landscape with unorthodox, site-specific productions. Founded in 2020 by alumni of DePaul University, the company reimagines classic works like Hamlet, Medea, and Ivanov as visceral, cinematic live experiences that place audiences at the center of the story.

With over 400 performances to date, Exodus has captivated audiences ranging from high school students to industry leaders, creating work that invites people to connect, feel, and be transformed.

OUR MISSION

the ensemble

  • APRIL CLEVELAND

    ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    April Cleveland hails from Los Angeles and holds a BS from St. John’s College and an MFA in Directing from DePaul University. After pandemic shutdowns halted major directing projects, she founded The Exodus Ensemble in 2020 and has since directed all seven original adaptations while pioneering its $600k donation-based model.

  • KYA BRICKHOUSE

    FOUNDING ENSEMBLE MEMBER

    Kya Brickhouse is a New York City–born actor-writer who trained at LaGuardia High School and graduated from the Theatre School at DePaul University after developing her artistic voice at Rosie's Theater Kids. Her work spans stage, screen, and readings at institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, with film and TV credits such as The Red Line and Trick, and she will appear in the upcoming thriller Lone Wolf alongside Bryan Cranston and Lily Gladstone.

  • GARRETT YOUNG

    FOUNDING ENSEMBLE MEMBER

    Garrett Young is an actor from Gig Harbor, Washington, who appeared in the original Broadway company of John Proctor Is the Villain and has worked with institutions including the Geffen Playhouse, Goodman Theatre, and Mark Taper Forum. He trained at DePaul University and the British American Drama Academy, with TV credits including New Amsterdam, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago Justice, and stage work earning Jeff and St. Louis Theatre Circle nominations.

  • TIFF ABREU

    FOUNDING ENSEMBLE MEMBER

    Tiff Abreu is an actor-artist-environmentalist of Puerto Rican descent who was raised in Houston, Texas and trained at the Theatre School at DePaul University. Her screen credits include Chicago Med, Dark Matter, and The Curse, and she is also the voice of Checkers, appearing in national campaigns for brands like Blue Bunny and Toyota.

MEET MORE PEOPLE

“400 shows. 13 brilliant artists. 0 tickets sold. $1.5 million in revenue. The Exodus Ensemble has redefined theatre - and the nation’s theatre scene now has its eyes on Santa Fe. This is what happens when we invest in creative entrepreneurs.” 

–Creative Start Ups
The World's Leading Accelerator for Creative Companies

“Just saw one of the best immersive theater pieces ever. And it was in Santa Fe! Everyone must see it.” 

–Vince Kadlubek
Founder & Chief Vision Officer
Meow Wolf

“The Exodus Ensemble is incredible… and insane! There may be most anything, especially if Exodus is involved.” 

–George R.R. Martin
Author
Game of Thrones

“Exodus creates high-intensity experiences intended to bring both the theatre going crowd and those who've never set foot in a play.”

— Pete Trevesani 
Owner & CEO
NM United

press

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