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Hayes M. Fields II 

DAD

Hayes M. Fields II has been in front of audiences practically since birth. As a child, he sang with his mother and his sisters in a well-known gospel group, aptly named the Fields Singers. He was introduced to theatre formally through the Harlem Children's Theater Company and performed in Europe and Africa, as well as on most of the major stages and Off-Broadway stages in New York City.

Hayes went on to appear in films, write his own scripts and music, produce music videos, and move to the Capital Region. He sang with popular local party band The Refrigerators in the early 2000s and has appeared in numerous productions with Park Playhouse, Capital Repertory Theatre, and the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York.

His most recent projects include launching the talk show Various Fields on YouTube and exercising his comedy muscles as a member of both a house team and the mainstage company at The Mopco Improv Theatre.

Hayes M. Fields III 

TRE

How do you tell the story of Hayes the Third. In truth this is a question that he would struggle with the most. Should he be lauded for his achievements in life, boisterous about the adventures he’s taken part in or aim to be as modest as he can be when expressing his more humbling moments. Until he figures it out, the only thing he can really do is tell his truth from his own skewed viewpoint, so he’d probably first apologize for his own unfaithful narration.

Tre, as he’s affectionately called by his family, has always been one more for quiet reflection. This is not necessarily due to any mismanaged levels of meekness, but more to take the time to understand those around him and also give others time to be understood. Since youth, he's always had an inquisitive nature, and has a habit of trying to rework systems in his mind even after getting a good grasp of their basic concepts. These mental manipulations have been the major reason why he took an interest in mathematics, but this and his familial upbringing is the reason why he resonates with the arts.

Above all, this grew a passion for storytelling and expanding upon worlds that only a few have dared to visit in their idle time. Whether it was the works of Tolkien, Pratchett, Miller or Lee, witnessing characters develop throughout their own personal journeys had always inspired Tre to expand in his own creative endeavors. Through exploring mediums of parchment, pen or paint, he hopes to one day make the inconceivable tangible as so many have done before him. This fire consistently burns within him even to this day as he dapples in cooperative creative recreations.

He presently works as a Production Manager at the Palace Performing Arts Center of Albany, NY, but in his free time tries to perfect his hand working with digital artwork and several novel ideas yet to turn into novels themselves. He loves comics, movies, wordplay, Dungeons and Dragons, Mythology, and even any commercial with decent plot progression. His ideal settings would either be in a rustic book nook near a hearth or any other environ with good friends and a good story to tell. So if you happen upon him out in your various travels, don’t be shy. He’ll happily welcome you to his table and trade you some tea for a tale.

Lexington Fields 

LEX

Born in Queens, and raised in upstate New York, Lexington is a true comic book enthusiast who likes to think of himself as a superhero in training. As the youngest in his family of creatives, he was naturally drawn to film, videography, and the art of storytelling from an early age.

Lex has a passion for bringing ideas to life, whether it's through a camera lens or in the editing suite. He's had the opportunity to wear many different hats over the years, from working as a Media Technician at the NYS Senate to his time as a Videographer for News10 ABC and a Multimedia Journalist for CBS 6 News. He's also been fortunate enough to contribute to productions with major companies like PBS, Netflix, and Amazon. These experiences have allowed him to develop a wide range of skills and have taught him the joy of working on a project from start to finish.

Beyond his professional work, Lex is all about connection. He loves building bridges within local communities, and he tries to stay politically active and aware by attending protests and showing up for his friends. When he's not creating, you can find him diving into the worlds of comic books, Dungeons & Dragons, or a good video game—all things nerdy and wonderful.