Cast
Vanessa Cleary
Vanessa Cleary is a New Yorker of 15 years now, originally from Montclair, NJ. After graduating A.S.U. art school she moved back east to NYC and has since been immersed in studying and working in film, theatre, playing electric bass for numerous bands as well as dj-ing. Her most recent film and television work has been small featured roles in What Happens in Vegas , and on Thirty Rock and her recent principal roles have been in the local short filmmakers, Lux/Killmore Entertainment's slew of dark comic thriller films such as Attack of the Coney Island Killer Crawfish, and The Buxotic Beauty Murders. Throughout these 15 years Vanessa has studied acting with Michael Harney, Phil Gushee and Joe Anania and then with Ted Bardy and is grateful for the strong background they have given her. She is very excited to be cast as Carol in Angel Shit and to be working with EndTimes Productions.
Jessica Ko
is thankful to EndTimes for keeping her employed this year. Other credits include: Naked Holidays NYC (EndTimes), Overheard (EndTimes), Over the Asian Airwaves (EndTimes), Rose Pie (Garden Variety Festival), Little Tales (Manhattan Children's Theatre), Waiting for Lefty, and an all-female cast of Glengarry Glen Ross. You can currently can catch her in a national Lowes commercial on everyone's favorite home improvement channel, HGTV. Thanks and love to all the JK's and to JC.
Serena Miller
Serena Ebony Miller, aka "The Walking Thesaurus", is another recent transplant to New York from Philadelphia, where she attended the University of the Arts (BFA, Theater Arts). Those who have helped her move would say that she has "too many books" and continue to wonder why she chose one of the biggest instruments a person could play. As a musician, Serena has been seen in plaid during rock performances, not seen at all in countless pit orchestras, and recognized only by her hair in others. Her love for the stage brought her to work with several companies in Philadelphia after graduation, and she is really excited to be a part of Angel Shit. She sends love and thanks to her family for their patience and support, to her boss for not firing her, her co-workers, the cast and crew, and apartments 4 and 5. Special thanks to the state of Pennsylvania and its noble peaks
Martha Lee
EndTimes Productions: 'God Bless the Putnam Line' (Suzy), 'Overheard' (Biology), Makers Muse Productions: 'Yellow Brick Monologues' (Glinda), Tax Deductible Theatre: 'Tip of the...' (Kit), Other Side Productions: 'Madeline Bello' (Young Madeline), Marksman Theatre Group: 'Refuge' (Amy), 'Stop Kiss' (Callie Pax), Boomerang: 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' (Hippolyta).
Matthew Watkins
Mr. Watkins graduated from University of The Arts with a BFA in theatre 2005. Since graduating, Mr. Watkins accepts and enjoys the professional responsibility of being called Mister. Mr. Watkins is pleased to be involved in his first professional theatre show in New York. Mr. Watkins delivered a powerful performance as JP the delivery guy in a Domino’s Pizza commercial 2006. Mr. Watkins was fortunate to work with Men of Science, playing Clem in the MTV pilot The O.Z. Mr. Watkins would like thank his parents, Uncle Brian, and friends for their support in this exciting career.
Kendra Jewell
A gal from the south, Kendra studied at the University of Texas at Austin and the British American Dramatic Academy in Oxford, UK. New York credits include: Erotium in The Menaechmi Twins, Wendy in A Thousand Yard Stare and Pisanio in Cymbeline. Television credits: Law & Order: CI, Lorelei Mailer. She is a founding member of award-winning Spotlight Music Ensemble and a member of the EndTimes Acting Company. Cheers to End Times and the DM for making the cold days bearable.
Patrick McDaniel
Matthew Hadley
Matthew Hadley is a recent graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts where he trained with the Atlantic Acting School, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (London), and Stonestreet Studios. Matthew's humor occurs unintentionally, so this bio will not likely be very entertaining. A founding member of Thirsty Turtle Productions, he is constantly parched and soft-shelled, so be careful not to roll him on his back. Matt is a self-professed comic book nerd, and has been known from time to time to go on tirades about the Claremont-era Dark Phoenix Storyline and its implications on the greater world of fantasy and story-telling (Chris Claremont is a god, and wrote easily the best long-form comic storyline ever, thanks for effing that up Brett Ratner.) Matt, aka Madley, aka Tweak, aka Pledge, loves to travel, and is currently attempting to secure his UK citizenship, so if any of you has any leads on a single lady/lad looking to trade some visas for a little matrimony, let him know. Oh, and he's an actor-- and does it as often as he can. Thanks and all my love to (insert your name here if you're reading this).
Anthony Mead
Anthony holds a BA in Theatre from the University of Florida and, more recently, a Two-Year Certificate from Maggie Flanigan Studio. He is thrilled to be working with the fine folks at EndTimes and is grateful for this opportunity.
Alessandro Colla
Alessandro is a native New Yorker, alumnus of LaGuardia High School, and Boston University.. Theater credits: Luis Felipe (Bombers' Row) Trinculo (the Tempest) Loophole (Friendly Fire) and Speedracer (Polaroid Stories) as well as several One-Act Festivals with the Drilling CompaNY and EndTimes Productions. Film credits: Vendetta (HBO Original directed by Nicholas Meyer) Alessandro is excited to face the impending Armageddon as a part of EndTimes.
Crew
Ian Allen (Playwright)
Ian is the artistic director of Cherry Red Productions. His other plays have titles like Natural Duck, Nigger Pieta, Baked Baby, “Kenneth, What Is the Frequency?” (with Monique LaForce), and 09/11/XX. He’s been lazy lately but still has managed to squeeze out Li’l Care Bear “Crash” at Ontological-Hysteric Theater’s Tiny Theater Festival, and, to write and direct his first film, an adaptation of the 1921 exploitation classic, Trapped by the Mormons.
Check it out at: trappedbythemormons.com
Russell Dobular (Director)
Is a New York native, born and raised in Flushing, Queens. His plays have been presented in New York, and Los Angeles, and he has directed several dozen productions, including the hit comedy Backseats and Bathroom Stalls, and Dianne Spoderek’s The Drunk Monologues. Mr. Dobular also served as the founding Artistic Director of the Horse Trade Theater Group, from 1997-2000. His new play, “Flounder and the Bad Acid”, will be presented by EndTimes this season. Russell would like to thank the whole EndTimes Company for hanging tough through trials and travails that might have killed a lesser crew. 3 months, 3 productions; anyone else's laundry developing opposable thumbs? And thanks to Ian, for trusting us with his recalcitrant baby.
Jeremy Pape (Assistant Director)
Jeremy is a New York transplant, having spent much time in various correctional facilities across this great land of the free. Recent credits include directing and design with EndTimes as well as lighting and sound design for Wolf Lane Productions' "Victims of the Zeitgeist." He is honored to be working with such talented and committed people with much hugging and hearty backslapping all around. As always, unending love and thanks to his family. Hey papa bear, what color is the kool-aid?
Mariel Matos (Production Stage Manager)
is always excited to be working on any production associated with EndTimes. She has worked on EndTimes first festival as a stage manager and also worked on the second festival as a rehearsal stage manager/ Assistant box office. Mariel enjoys working with the creative team, cast and hopes to put 100% in help making ANGEL SHIT the most shocking show ever.
Christopher Shepard (Choreographer)
Chris is a recent graduate of Muhlenberg College where he earned his BA in Theatre -- concentrations in Directing, Acting, and Performance Studies -- and minored in English and Dance. Chris is also an experienced choreographer; his piece "re - flex- shun" was chosen for the Gala Performance at the 2007 Northeast Region ACDFA. In March, 2007, Chris presented his first evening-length dance-theatre piece, "Corps", which he wrote, directed and choreographed.
Jimmy Blackman (Fight Choreographer)
Jimmy Blackman returns to the New York Theater after starring in Say Your Prayers Mug at the Red Room and after directing and starring in Marry Me a Little at 440 Studios with Schwartz Productions. For the last 7 years, Jimmy worked with Theater under the Stars in West Orange, New Jersey in Falsettos (Dr. Mendel), Ragtime (Tateh), and Into The Woods (Narrator/Mysterious Man). Jimmy has also performed in two national tours of Fiddler on the Roof, and was a member of Riverside Shakespeare, performing in Titus Andronicus (Clown/Alarbus) and Romeo and Juliet (Peter). Last but not least, watch Jimmy have a seizure in “Special Needs” by Issac James, and see Jimmy scare Jason Jung speed dating in Echovision's “Big Shea Social Club,” starring....oh yeah...Walter Hoffman. Thank you Walter, Allison and Todd. Jimmy dedicates his performance to the memory of my Grandma, Ida Murphy.