broom play
a new tragicomedy coming to New York City
A new one-act tragicomedy built through eccentric clowning, physical action, absurdist argument, and moments of unexpected tenderness.
Two janitors clean a room that never gets clean in a building that never gives them water - one has given up wanting anything and calls it peace, the other can't stop wanting things he can't name or reach.
Written by Matte Kranz
Directed by Egor Trukhin
Produced by XYZ Theatricals
November 5–24, 2026
The Players Theatre
MEET OUR TEAM
Matte Kranz is a Polish American actor, playwright, and filmmaker from the California Bay Area, now based in New York City, where he is currently pursuing an MFA in Acting at Columbia University. He holds a BFA in Acting from UC Santa Barbara, with additional training at the Groundlings and UCB. His award-winning work has screened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival,
the San Francisco International Film Festival, the Santa Monica International Film Festival, and the Hollywood International Golden Age Film Festival. Recent acting credits include Artificial (dir. Luca Guadagnino), The Gates (dir. Jared Rushanan), and Meme Me (dir. Alec Goldberg). As a filmmaker, he has written and directed several award winning short films, including A Boring Dystopia and The Fly. His stage work spans classical and contemporary theatre, with roles in Hamlet, Henry VI, and Three Sisters. Kranz is fluent in Polish and Spanish and trained in clown, stage combat, fencing, and corporeal mime.
MATTE KRANZ. PLAYWRIGHT
AND PERFORMER
Egor Trukhin is a theater and film director, actor, and writer. His work has been presented in 17 countries, at venues including Moscow Art Theatre, La MaMa, the Rustaveli National Theatre, and international theater festivals. He is the founder of Trukhin Ark, an independent creative platform that develops and produces auteur theater and film projects through international collaboration.
EGOR TRUKHIN. DIRECTOR
Ayla Marie Decaire (she/her) is an actor, dancer, painter, and puppet-maker. With a deep commitment to authenticity and empathetic storytelling, she strives to uncover the humanity and lovable qualities in every character she holds. Some of her recent credits include Execution of Justice (Chautauqua Theatre Company), Fairview, Big Love, Pearls, Connection is Unstable, and The Munchies (Darkfest at The Tank). Ayla just graduated from Columbia University’s MFA Acting program (cohort ‘26) and is beyond grateful to be in collaboration with such amazing artists and humans.
AYLA MARIE DECAIRE. PERFORMER
Mike Donovan is an actor and writer from Buffalo, NY. Upcoming films include Banana Children, All Hail Santa Claus, Miles Away and Romance Me In The Wilderness. In the past he’s worked for Netflix, Hulu, HBO, USA, Freeform, Comedy Central, Marvel, Disney, FOX, CBS, Barrington Stage Company and for free. BA from University at Buffalo. MFA from Rutgers University. Ask him about Happy Happy Funtime Place.
MIKE DONOVAN. PERFORMER
XYZ Theatricals
Founded by Xiaoyan Zhu and Zihe Tian to become a catalyst for importing and exporting the highest caliber theatrical productions in New York City, the West End, and across the world.