Every year, the Origin Theatre Company treats New York audiences to the Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, showcasing Irish artists both established and up-and-coming. This year, Stagebiz was fortunate to discuss the fesivial with the man in charge, Mick Mellamphy. He took over the helm of the Origin 1st Irish Festival during the pandemic, and he is also a busy actor.  He starred in "The Smuggler," which premiered at the 2019 Festival and was seen again at Irish Rep in 2023. It will be touring in Ireland this coming summer, directed by Conor Bagley and produced by Jessica M. DeLucia Stagebiz: