Cross Bronx Studio
Creativity
Collaboration
Community
“The play’s the thing…”
A BRIDGE TO SOMETHING GREATER
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A BRIDGE TO SOMETHING GREATER
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A BRIDGE TO SOMETHING GREATER
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A BRIDGE TO SOMETHING GREATER ✦ A BRIDGE TO SOMETHING GREATER ✦ A BRIDGE TO SOMETHING GREATER ✦
WHO WE ARE
CROSS BRONX—more than just a New York City expressway. To us, it's the foundation of something far greater.
It all began with On The Cross Bronx, a short play by American playwright Victoria Z. Daly. This production brought our co-founders—Mario, Satya, and Lydia—together. Their collaboration on the play, which won the Short+Sweet International Theatre Festival in Dubai in 2020, revealed a rare synergy—a creative spark that transcended ordinary teamwork. Inspired by the piece that united them, they founded CROSS BRONX CREW, a theatre community built on passion, innovation, and fearless storytelling.
Today, Cross Bronx has evolved from CREW to STUDIO—expanding beyond theatre into workshops, short film production, and creative collaborations. Looking ahead, we're excited to partner with clients on brand development, creative concepts, and commercial projects, always pushing creative boundaries.
Like New York itself, ever-evolving and vibrant, Cross Bronx Studio is your destination for bold creativity, dynamic storytelling, and a thriving artistic community.
Meet The
CREW
Mario Silva
Actor | Director | Producer | Coach |
Co-Founder
Satya Baskaran
Actor | Director | Producer | Coach |
Co-Founder
Lydia De Souza
Actor | Director | Producer | Writer | Coach |
Co-Founder
IN THE BEGINNING, WE WERE THE CROSS BRONX CREW — A SMALL TEAM NAVIGATING THE CREATIVE SPACE. THEN, WE FOUND OTHERS JUST LIKE US. ARTISTS WHO SHARED OUR PASSION, OUR DRIVE, AND OUR VISION. THAT’S HOW THE WIDER CROSS BRONX CREW WAS BORN.
THIS ISN’T JUST ANY COLLECTIVE — EACH OF THESE CORE ARTISTS WAS INVITED TO JOIN BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE IN OUR CORE PRINCIPAL: MAKING THE WORK WE WANT TO MAKE, THE WAY WE WANT TO MAKE IT — TO BE THE BEST IT CAN BE.
WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALISMS, OUR CREW THRIVES ON COLLABORATION. OUR PHILOSOPHY? “THE PLAY’S THE THING.” MEANING: IF IT SERVES THE WORK, WE’RE DOING IT.
WANT TO WORK WITH US?
Reach out to a specific artist, or connect with CROSS BRONX STUDIO for upcoming projects.
Mahmoud Basyoni
Actor | Director | Writer | Set Designer
Jay Nagjee
Actor | Director | Writer | Coach | Graphic Designer | Fight Choreographer
Matthew Corbett
Actor | Director | Coach
Chineme Prince
Actor | Dancer | Choreographer
Meghana Dhawan
Actor | Director | Well-Being Coach
Genette Harrison
Actor | Director | Coach
John Shenton
Actor | Director
Craig Arnolds
Actor | Dancer | Choreographer
WHAT WE DO
We create stories that hit hard and leave a mark—bold, fearless, and unapologetically real. Whether it's on stage or on screen, we push boundaries, break conventions, and make work that thrills us and challenges you. The play is the thing.
production
We turn confidence into a superpower—combining the craft of acting with professional development to make you the kind of leader who commands the room, whether it’s on stage or in the boardroom.
training
IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA
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IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA ✦
The COURSE I TOOK with DREW led to aN 30% INCREASE IN MY SUBS CAN’T WAIT TO COME BACK FOR MORE.
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL
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Get anytime access to the Become a Content Expert Course that includes multiple classes, workshops, and exclusive content. New items added every month.
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$199
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Get anytime access to the full Become A Content Expert Course plus personal 1 on 1 individualized coaching. New items added every month.
IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA
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IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA ✦
