Meet The Performers
May 9th, 2026
Opposite Action (Jules)
Opposite Action aka Jules an artist from Jersey. Opposite Action, is a nod to her favorite DBT skill (and "Jules" was already taken). Jules is so excited to play this show in support of our right to choose. In times like this, it is easy to fall into despair (trust her, she knows). Thank you to Arts4Choice for giving us beautiful opportunity to be in community and enjoy life together, in spite of it all. Jules can't wait to share space with you all- see you soon!
Rebecca Laurel Anderson
Rebecca Laurel Anderson is an actor, creative, and a fierce, social justice advocate - who thinks community care and civic duty is sexy. Her powerful pieces are both informative and insightful!
Mel Johnston
Mel Johnston is a multi-faceted vocalist, songwriter, and teaching artist. She is the leader of the rock and soul band Mel and The Tall Boys. Mel is also a highly sought after side woman and collaborator, as well as a prolific songwriter whose work ranges from vintage pop about heart break to protest songs that will make you dance. When not performing or touring, Mel mentors and teaches growing singers and songwriters. As a frequent collaborator with both the New York and Brooklyn Public Libraries, she is extremely passionate about making arts education accessible to all.
Sam LaRoche
Sam LaRoche is a queer poet and musician, performing pieces to elicit activism and awareness.
Bobby McMan
Bobby McMan is a singer- songwriter from Bay Ridge who knows A LOT about women so men, pay attention. He’ll give you insight on how to talk to a woman, respect her space and more! You know him, you love him, and if you haven’t met him, get ready!
Laura Berlinsky-Schine
Laura Berlinsky-Schine is a comedy and essay writer who focuses on finding the humor in horrible things like the Trump Administration, Elon Musk’s apparently super high sperm count despite being a robot, the Trump Administration Part 2, and RFK Jr.’s whole deal
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Lisa Elena
Lisa is a creative who’s past satirical bits are socially relevant and funny, making us all evaluate how much we know about sex, reproductive organs, who really wants a baby and more!
Olivia Charlotte Hanson
Olivia Charlotte Hanson is the creator, producer, and host of Arts4Choice. With a background in theater and a love of acting with a purpose, fundraising, and passion, Olivia set out to create a company of performance artists who also believed in fighting for good through their art.
She began Arts4Choice in 2022, after Roe v. Wade was overturned, furious that her rights, and the rights of others, were once again being stripped away. She wanted to create a safe space for those who felt the same anger and determination, a place to come together and raise money for a smaller reproductive justice and abortion advocacy nonprofit serving Alabama, Mississippi, and the Deep South.
As the organization grew, its mission expanded to include not only reproductive rights, but also support LGBTQ+ nonprofits and organizations committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment across the United States, once the current administration came into office.
Since Oct ‘22 Olivia has successfully produced 11 showcases, with November 14th, 2025 being her 12th. She plans to continue this mission and fight for those who deserve respect just as much as any other until there is no need.