Together, three-time Tony Award-winning producers Alyah Chanelle Scott and Thomas Laub co-founded Runyonland Productions in 2018. Runyonland is a full-service production company for Broadway, off-Broadway, touring, television, film, and special events, with a hands-on approach and a passion for bold, unapologetic storytelling.
Runyonland was originally founded in Ann Arbor, MI and quickly grew a reputation for bringing hyper-local, hyper-relevant pieces of theater to life regionally across North America. In recent years, Runyonland has been a part of some of the most innovative, unique, and critically-acclaimed shows on Broadway and beyond, with a focus on telling stories from bold artists while leveraging innovative business practices. Select credits include Appropriate, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Passing Strange, The Wiz, David Byrne's American Utopia, Parade, Ben Platt: Live at the Palace, The Old Man & the Pool, Slave Play, and The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window.
Beyond Broadway, Alyah is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient and currently stars in Mindy Kaling's hit series "The Sex Lives of College Girls" on HBOMax, while writing, directing, and acting in film and television projects. Formerly the Head of Production Planning for Apple Studios, Thomas is a studio executive leading business development for a global portfolio of studio infrastructure and soundstage development. Both are proud graduates of the University of Michigan.
Originally from West Virginia, Afsheen is a producer committed to telling diverse and entertaining stories for all audiences. He has worked in many facets of the industry, including as a performer, casting director, director, and writer. Some of his favorite Broadway shows he has worked on are "Hadestown," "Chicago," "The Piano Lesson," and "Paradise Square." He received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from West Virginia University, Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from the University of Florida, has served as an Implicit Bias Trainer, and is a Fulbright alumnus.
Originally from West Virginia, Afsheen is a producer committed to telling diverse and entertaining stories for all audiences. He has worked in many facets of the industry, including as a performer, casting director, director, and writer. Some of his favorite Broadway shows he has worked on are "Hadestown," "Chicago," "The Piano Lesson," and "Paradise Square." He received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from West Virginia University, Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from the University of Florida, has served as an Implicit Bias Trainer, and is a Fulbright alumnus.
Hailing from Caracas, Venezuela, Michelle Palm Martin is a producer passionate about bringing inclusive, innovative, and fun theater to all audiences. Michelle graduated from The University of Michigan with a degree in Performing Arts Management and went on to produce over 100 unique concerts featuring iconic Broadway performers around the country, with some highlights being Sony Hall, The Cutting Room, and 54 Below. After spending time at Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway Plus, she is currently working at Google through FIRST, managing events and working with talent to create unique experiences for diverse crowds. Proud Venezuelan + French Fry Eater.
Hailing from Caracas, Venezuela, Michelle Palm Martin is a producer passionate about bringing inclusive, innovative, and fun theater to all audiences. Michelle graduated from The University of Michigan with a degree in Performing Arts Management and went on to produce over 100 unique concerts featuring iconic Broadway performers around the country, with some highlights being Sony Hall, The Cutting Room, and 54 Below. After spending time at Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway Plus, she is currently working at Google through FIRST, managing events and working with talent to create unique experiences for diverse crowds. Proud Venezuelan + French Fry Eater.
Evan Schild hails from the greatest place in the world, Long Island, New York. Currently a Broadway League fellow, associate producing credits include: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS & GREY HOUSE, along with multiple sold out shows at 54 Below, Green Room 42, The Cutting Room and Club Cumming. When not at the theater, he's probably at Taco Bell.
Evan Schild hails from the greatest place in the world, Long Island, New York. Currently a Broadway League fellow, associate producing credits include: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS & GREY HOUSE, along with multiple sold out shows at 54 Below, Green Room 42, The Cutting Room and Club Cumming. When not at the theater, he's probably at Taco Bell.
