Josh Holober-Ward

Level 16 College of Creation Bard
Background: Entertainer

Josh Holober-Ward is an improvised theatre producer, director, instructor, and performer. In 2017, Josh founded Roll Play: An Improvised Adventure, which has grown into one of the most successful improv shows in Philly. In the last decade he has taught improv professionally at institutions such as CSz Philadelphia’s School of Improv, and The Unscripted Project– a local non-profit which brings improv classes to Philly’s public schools. He is also a proud company member of ComedySportz, Philly’s longest-running comedy show. Josh is a lifelong advocate of the theatre arts, and believes in the transformative power of creative expression, laughter, and storytelling. He is passionate about bringing the joys & benefits of improv to as wide a community as possible, and helping others on their journey.

Cara Hammer

Level 16 Battle Master Fighter
Background: Outlander

Cara Hammer has had a passion for good stories and relatable characters since childhood. She’ll never forget the rush of spotting that mysterious FINAL FANTASY III box at the bottom of a clearance bin, climbing and digging in a frenzy to reach it while Ma waited her turn at the deli. That same Ma ensured every new Redwall novel found its way into Cara’s hands, and held Friday night Star Trek sacrosanct. Cara’s love of fantastical worlds has only deepened with time. She’s proud to play an integral role in building SideQuest Theater: A place where folks can come together and celebrate a good story.

Cara is also the co-producer and Master of Props for Think Fast!, co-producer of Is That Right?!, founder of Two-Faced Improv Company, and a proud member of relationship-forward improv ensemble Don’t I Know You?

Kelsey Hébert

Level 16 Fey Wanderer Ranger
Background: Hermit
Animal Companion: Beverly (Cat)

Kelsey Hébert (she/her) is a theater artist from Abita Springs, Louisiana. She joined the Philly community after graduating with a BFA in performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. Kelsey has worked with multiple theaters in the region including the Arden Theatre Company, Act II Playhouse, and Hedgerow Theatre; she currently performs with ComedySportz, Roll Play: An Improvised Adventure, and KDM. With a foot in both scripted theater and improv, Kelsey is no stranger to collaborative storytelling, and has seen first-hand the power it holds. She hopes that SideQuest Theater will be a hub for stories and storytellers, where creatives, audiences, and adventurers converge to revel in the joy a great story can bring.

Dominick Arp

Level 16 Illusion Wizard
Background: Sage

Dominick “Dom” Arp (he/him) has been an improviser in the Philly community for over 10 years. He is currently performing with Roll Play, Show and Tell Live, and KDM. He is also the producer and director of 3-2-1 and Be Kind: A Rewind Show. He has experience as an improv teacher at a number of institutions including Drexel University, the Franklin Institute, and the Philly Improv Theater. Currently he is also the president of the Philadelphia Improv Social Club. Having additionally trained in public speaking, theater, & business administration, he is passionate about the power of combining theory, theatrics, and policy in order to grow the Philly improv community.