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Justin Weigel is the Artistic Director and Founder of TrailBlazing Productions, where he champions bold, boundary-pushing theatrical work. His career includes work on Broadway and Off-Broadway, with additional credits in Chicago, and London’s West End, including Be More Chill and The Secret Garden. A proud member of the Off Broadway League, and Dramatists Guild, Justin has collaborated with industry luminaries such as Tom Kitt, Randy Graff, Christopher Gattelli, Jerry Zucker, Warren Carlyle, Len Cariou, Joe Iconis, Lucy Simon, and Marsha Norman.
In 2020, he co-founded Saltbox TV, the first streaming platform designed for older adults. As Creative Producer, Justin led content curation, licensing, and original series development, working with A-list talent including Ed Asner, Henry Winkler, Kevin Bright, Jim Burrows, Treva Silverman, Lea Thompson, and Tommy Chong. Justin secured Mr.Asner as Saltbox’s inaugural spokesperson, marking his first professional writing credit in direct collaboration with the late legend. Saltbox achieved significant growth during Justin’s tenure, expanding to ROKU, Amazon Firestick, DirecTV, and into over 10,000 retirement communities nationwide.
Throughout his career, Justin has been fortunate to learn from and work alongside icons such as Edie Falco, Richard Schiff, Aida Turturro, Vicki Lawrence, Doc Severinsen, Didi Conn, Paul Schulze, Ethan Slater, Don Buchwald, Georgia Engel, Chris Sieber, Beth Fowler, Taylor Schilling, Tovah Feldshuh, Richard Kind, Annie Golden, Kelli O’Hara, among many other respected creatives in theatre, film, and television.
At TrailBlazing Productions, he focuses on developing original work and nurturing emerging talent, with a mission to tell fresh, compelling stories and create meaningful opportunities for diverse voices in the arts.
Angela Tarantino is a distinguished communications executive and publicity strategist with more than three decades of experience in entertainment, media relations, and brand building. During her remarkable 32-year career at HBO, she rose to Senior Vice President of Media Relations, leading high-profile publicity campaigns for some of television’s most celebrated productions, including The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Succession, John Adams, and Grey Gardens. Her work has spanned every stage of a production’s publicity campaign, from initial launch through awards season, developing innovative strategies that generate meaningful media coverage and industry recognition. Throughout her career, she has cultivated longstanding relationships with journalists, creative talent, and industry executives, establishing herself as a respected leader in entertainment communications. Beyond her strategic work, Tarantino is dedicated to mentoring teams and championing emerging talent. She brings to Trailblazing Productions decades of executive leadership, exceptional industry relationships, and a passion for elevating compelling storytelling.
Dan Murphy is a playwright, performer, and improv teacher with a lifelong passion for storytelling. A 2017 graduate of Sacred Heart University, Dan’s playwriting credits include Fault Lines, which earned him a nomination for Best Connecticut Playwright in the 2017 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards. His work has also been presented at theatre festivals, where he has collaborated with fellow artists to bring new stories to the stage. Alongside his writing, Dan teaches improvisation, helping performers build confidence, listen closely, and embrace the unexpected. His approach encourages curiosity and collaboration, giving students room to experiment, develop characters, and discover their own comedic voices. His experience as both a writer and performer informs his teaching, connecting the craft of shaping a story with the spontaneity of creating one in the moment. Dan brings that same spirit to his work with TrailBlazing Productions, contributing a love of theatre, an enthusiasm for new writing, and a belief in the possibilities that emerge when creative people work together.
Camryn DeCosta is a creative producer with a dynamic background across audio, video, and live production, specializing in taking projects from concept through final execution. Currently a Production Coordinator at Hearst Magazines, she produces co-branded photo and video shoots while overseeing all aspects of production, including budgeting, vendor coordination, studio bookings, permitting, contracts, and delivery. With experience spanning pre-production, post-editing, and live show direction, Camryn brings a sharp eye for detail and a highly collaborative approach to every project. She is known for managing complex productions with efficiency and precision while maintaining strong creative vision, consistently delivering polished, impactful content on time and at the highest standard.
Marisa Tache, the founder of MTT Casting, seamlessly melds her background as an actress and model with her passion for the entertainment industry into a thriving casting enterprise. Beginning her journey as a casting assistant with a prominent New York-based production company, Marisa honed her skills across commercials, reality TV, and social media promos. Noteworthy among her achievements is casting an IHOP commercial featured on the Food Network, orchestrating a captivating motion capture promo for CBS Sports, and recently spearheading the talent selection for a delectable baking competition show starring Duff Goldman on Food Network.
Maul Media is an all in one, Emmy Award Winning Production House specializing in the creation of high-end content for television, digital and commercial outlets with over 25 years of entertainment experience. Maul Media has worked with; Sprint, JetBlue, The New York Yankees, Sports Illustrated, LG, the NBA, LG, MTV, and many more iconic brands and organizations.