| Reservations for "Vignettes '08" |
CAST:
PawL BaZiLe
PawL doesn’t own an alarm clock… he is awaken every morning by the intensity and hunger for theatre coursing through his veins. He is an unquenchable attention vampire: a giant tank of narcissism being propelled by mighty wheels of loneliness. With his New York Film Academy diploma thumb tacked to cracked plaster on his wall, he anxiously searches for steady work & the applause of strangers from the comfort a New Jersey slum. PawL has cool shoes, nice hair, and a good relationship with his mother. PawL is yet to surpass his own expectations… and hopes he doesn’t.
Jimmy Blackman (Cast - Fight Choreographer, The Title Fight)
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.
Jeanette Bonner
Recent New York credits include work at Manhattan Theatre Source, Impact Theater, and with the Vital Theatre Company. National tours include Spell in the Well and Other Tales, The Bully, and as Samantha the Mail Carrier in Sesame Street Live, 123 Imagine!. Jeanette's new production company, Kelly's Pool Hall Productions, recently produced a sitcom pilot for the LA & NY TV festivals, and is already planning sequels and other projects to come! She is a graduate of the theater and dance program at Trinity College in Hartford. www.jeanettebonner.com
Elyse Brandau
Firstly Elyse is from Virginia and made the “big move” to pursue it all! She is a recent graduate of New York’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts where she performed in several plays including: The Cover of Life, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Dark of the Moon, and Jimmy Shine. NYC credits include: The Best Party Ever at the Richmond Shepard Theatre, HAPPY HOUR! at The 45th Street Theatre, and Bruised Fruit at The National Comedy Theatre. Elyse wants to thank her friends and family for the sustenance you have sent her on this journey and is excited for the end of the times!
Deirdre Brennan
Theatre: Ginny in TSI Main stage’s "Soccer Mom's From Hell"; Gunvor in an adaptation of Strindberg's"The Creditors" at The Players Theater; Film: Sonia (lead) in "Forgetting Aphrodite " (Gold Award in the Houston Intl. Filmfest); Kate, AA Counselor in "A Four-Letter Word" (Best Film at Fire Island Filmfest, Grand Jury Award at Outfest) TV: Co-Host of the popular "Show Your Shorts", a showcase of short films & interviews w/ the directors, which ran on Manhattan cable. In development, as a writer, on "Kid's Under The El", a series heading to network near you as soon as (fingers crossed) the strike ends; also writing a running column on burlesque in the downtown alternative scene newspaper, New York Waste. EndTimes offers a vision for the future of NY Theatre: offering maximum opportunities to playwright, directors and actors. Here's to the Apocalypse...
Derek Calibre
Derek hails from Hawaii where he most recently played another Max with big problems in Diamond Head Theatre’s Lend Me a Tenor. Other Hawaii theatre credits include the roles of Prior in Angels in America, Stanley in Broadway Bound, Freddie in Noises Off, Trofimov in The Cherry Orchard, and various roles in Sylvia and The Laramie Project. Last year, Derek played a supporting role in Time Warner’s sitcom The Tide is High.
Nicolette Callaway
Nicolette would like to thank EndTimes for this opportunity to flex her zombie-related acting skills. In performance, she likes to challenge and manipulate ideas concerning authenticity, loneliness and isolation in her effort to confront audiences with representations of our collective experiences and, ultimately, our humanity, no matter how wonderful or frightening. Nicolette is a member of both Rising Sun Performance Company and Theatre of the Expendable, and earned her B.A. from NYU (Interdisciplinary Studies: Gender & Sexuality focus). She is from Houston, TX, but oddly enough, never developed an accent.
Kelly Campbell
Actor/Singer Kelly Campbell hails from Toronto, Canada. New York: Maggie /u/s Della in "The Blue Carbuncle and The Gift of the Magi" (Workshop Theater Company); Diana in "Of Thee I Sing" (St. Jeans Players); Lonnie in "Time Went By" (Players Theater); Casta in "Persephone" (New Company Theatre) and The Lottery Show (Upright Citizens Brigade). Regional: Barbarina in "The Marriage of Figaro" (Opera Atelier), Sarah in "Mozart's Magic Fantasy" (Opera Atelier); Katarina in "Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery" (Classical Kids, national tour) and Amor in "The Coronation of Poppea" (Cleveland Opera). Recordings: Jennie on "Tchaikovsky Discovers America". Film/TV: "Magic Flute Diaries", produced/directed by Emmy-award winner Kevin Sullivan; "Night For Day"; "Frequency"; "The Deadly Look of Love"; WE's "Cinema therapy". Proud member of Canadian Actors Equity.
Julee Cerda
A native New Yorker who after 6 years of working as an advertising producer, decided she wanted to become the talent and has been actively pursuing the performing arts for the past 2 years. Recent theater credits include Mad Dog Blues (Michael Chekhov Theater Company), Over the Asian Airwaves (EndTimes Productions), Sisters Sorting Sort Of (Groove Mama Ink.), and Two Hookers & a Dead Pony (self-produced). Julee is also a member of The Michael Chekhov Theater Company. She's thrilled to be working with EndTimes again and wants to thank them for being such a rockin' production team!
Amy Chang
Amy was made in Taiwan, but can you believe she’s really from Georgia? Now based in New York, Amy recently completed production as the lead in an independent short film, Still For Now. She also continues her lead role as Oshota, a martial arts assassin, in the webisodic Ikenhisu: To Kill With One Blow. Theater credits: Love, Life & Redemption (Amy); Hamlet (Ophelia); Lessons In Flying (Dee). Amy feels blessed to have the love and support of her wonderful family and friends. She would also like to thank her director Ashley Marinaccio for seeing “her potential;” her fun, multi-talented, and perfectly-poised cast mates (who will collectively save the world, someday - or at least find the cures to a variety of diseases); and the team at EndTimes for the opportunity to perform in this Ritalin-riddled play.
Meredith Cody
Meredith is thrilled to be involved with EndTimes Productions. She is originally from Michigan but New York is more of home to her than the mid-west could ever hope to be. Meredith is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and a part time student at Hunter. You may have recently seen her in The Queens Players production, “A Christmas Carol” and her debut as producer for “Knuckleball”. Some of her favorite roles include, Rose in “Street Scene”, Solo Dancer in “365 Days, 365 Plays…Come Rain Nor Shine”. Meredith will also be filming her first television pilot this month but will always live for theatre. She would like to thank Momo, Scoop, BB, Mattey B, and Ms. Judy Booty for living, working, and breathing for this crazy thing called art.
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.
Mark Comer
Mark Comer, originally from Great Falls, MT, would like to thank Lawrence and EndTimes Productions for this show. Other NY theatre: Troika, Helix 999, The Waiting Room, & Circuit Breakers. Films include Friendly Fire, the Manhattan Diaries, & Raindrops for Anna among others. Mark has trained at Shakespeare's Globe in London, and has his BFA from Rutgers.
Chris Cornwell
Chris holds a BFA in acting from Texas State University and is originally from Austin, TX. Recent New York credits include Ben in an adaptation of A Christmas Carol, The Actor in The Famous Elephant Play, both of which were at The Secret Theatre in Queens, and The Cop in 'Brief' Confessions performed at The Wings Theatre. He has also done many short films, one of which is on youtube.com, Endless Love. He also thinks that the world seems always about to end, but this time, it might actually happen. Apocalypse 2008!
Greg Coughlin
Greg Coughlin is a guitarist. He believes he is a descendent of the mighty Cuchulainn. His influences include Marilyn Manson, The Oil Spills, The Immortal Lee County Killers II and Charles Bukowski. He has been a fan of the apocalypse since 2002.
Betsy Currie
Betsy is a native Texan, but feels most at home in her East Village neighborhood waking up to Birdflight, exploring the many uses of coconuts, and writing her television show "Little Us". She enjoys vulnerable conversation, the minutia, card making, hammocks and anatomic hearts. She is a NYU Acting graduate and her favorite roles include the voice of Gus in the cartoon Rocket Monkeys, the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, Cass in Wonder of the World and her own marshmallow loving alter ego Fattycakes in Just Sittin' Around Naked Eating Leftovers.
Jessica Day
Jessica has performed in many shows at the American Theatre of Actors including Trailer Trash Deluxe (Roxanne), The Bishop and the Boys (Dr. Edburg), Willing Participants in the Sexual Polka (Beryl) and Interview Triptych (The Boss). Jessica’s other theatre credits include Mom/Faye Dunaway in Naughty Prep School Stories that was part of the 2006 NY Fringe Festival, Gertrude in Hamlet (Hudson Shakespeare Company), Lady Capulet in Romeo & Juliet (Hudson Shakespeare Company), Lady Mac Beth in Mac Beth (Arena Player’s) and the Woman in Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen (Goldmine Theatre Company). Jessica’s film credits include Shock-O-Rama Production’s Bacterium (Major Larson), Down Clown (Dolly), Detention (Teacher) and Season of Decay (Mazie). As always, she would like to thank her friends, family and Paul for their continued support.
Jenna Dempesy
Jenna, originally from Massachusetts, currently attends Marymount Manhattan College with a BA in Theatre Arts: Producing & Management and Technical Production. Previous acting credits include A Lie of the Mind (Sally), A Three-Penny Opera (Street Singer, Vixen), Mac Beth (Lennox), The Hating Pot (Ensemble), and Sleeping Beauty the Musical (Wag). Jenna would like to dedicate this performance to her friends, family and mentors who have consistently supported her through her many theatrical endeavors.
Dana DiAngelo
Dana is very excited to be working with End Times for the first time with such a great cast! She holds a B.F.A. in Theatre Arts from Hofstra University and most recently filmed "Dating Disasters" for ivillage and "Leave me Behind" with Running on Faith Productions. Prior to that, Dana performed all over the city including working closely with The Queens Players on productions such as "The Spanish Tragedy" and "Knight of the Burning Pestle." She would like to thank Jason and the cast along with her family and friends for their support but most of all for tolerating her and her madness! Enjoy the show!
Brandon Drea
Brandon Drea: EndTimes Production debut. New York Theater credits: A'Spress, Swinging 60’s Office Christmas Party, Concessions, Misses K, Unattended Packages. Other theater credits include: Works of John Patrick Shanley (American Conservatory Theater) Angels in America (UCLA), The Last Morning After (Theatre Artist's Studio), Throwing Snowballs at the Moon (Theatre Artist's Studio), Somewhere, Arizona (Old Pueblo Playhouse). Film credits: The Dr. Joe Show, Reckless Endangerment, Will, Father Knows Best, and Positive-Negative (UCLA). "Do what you love and everything else will follow" (Chuck Mee)
Duane Ferguson
Duane is a Trinidadian Harlem-born, Bronx-bred, resident of Brooklyn who lives, breathes and sleeps the arts. He has been involved in various repertory theatre companies, and many national and international tours. He has been featured on various programs on networks such as HBO, ABC, Nickelodeon and BET. He is also an alumni of the Sundance Theater Lab. Past credits include: Hud (HAIR nat'l tour) ; Noah (Jerrod Boggard's IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING), Ernst (SPRING AWAKENING Thtre Lab) and a myriad of other roles. Duane dedicates his performance to his loving wife and daughter... and thanks JB and EndTimes for the opportunity.
Sergio Fuenzalida
Sergio is a Neighborhood Playhouse graduate who has recently finished performing a series of short plays adapted from some of Ernest Hemmingway’s later works at Wings Theater, Dean Martin at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City and he looks forward to making his Broadway debut this year. Thanks to God always and his family for all the love and support along the way. www.SergioFuenzalida.com
Adam Fujita
Adam was born in Chicago, raised in San Francisco and resides in Brooklyn NY a 2006 graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and a 2007 AADA Company member.(favorite AADA roles include, Artie in Hurly-burly, Habu in Tracers and McCann in The Birthday Party)Recently seen as Borrachio in Much Ado About Nothing with Shakespeare in the Parking lot, Uncle Smelicue in Dark of the Moon at the Chashama Theatre, The Blind Man in Someone I Never Knew at The Duplex. National Commercial for Diet Coke, Regional for Nintendo, TekServe, Voiceover for Milk Advisory Board and with Scalla Millano IT. Adam wishes to thank his mother and close friends for their inspiration. Contact at adam_fujita@yahoo.com
Lea McKenna-Garcia
Lea is so pleased to return to the Gene Frankel in such a fun and inventive play, and to be working with such a talented cast and director. She will next be seen (in this very space!) as Beatrice in Wide Eyed Production's Much Ado About Nothing. Past performances include A Christmas Carol (right upstairs!), Vince in Vatican Vince, Jeanie in Elevator Up's premiere of Waiting, and Henry Bolingbroke in Richard II. Lea would like to thank Kurt, Jake, Kristin, and Paul for all the laughs.
Nicholas Gorham
Nicholas Gorham is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and was a member of their 2003-2004 company. New York credits include To Be loved, Andromache, and Vladimir Mayakovsky, A Tragedy. Nicholas likes theatre.
Bennett Harrell
Bennett is stoked that the world didn’t end since the last time he was in the vignettes for the apocalypse. Since then he has been in Medea (with Hudson Shakespeare), Overheard (with EndTimes), In Sheep’s Clothing (with Jerrod Bogard) and a prison of his own mind. Here’s hoping for another non-world-ending year!!!
Kristin Skye Hoffmann
Kristin is a graduate from the Performing Arts school at the University of Northern Colorado where she earned her BA in Acting and Directing. Her most recent project was the acclaimed production of The Medea for WEP. Prior to that she directed the award winning production of Plays for the Sunni Triangle. Other New York credits include; In Sheeps Clothing (Strawberry One Act Fest. Best Director & Best Play Nominee) and Who’s Got Game?, Improv Podcast. She also Co-Directed the acclaimed FringeNYC 2006 production of Hugging the Shoulder. Kristin is Co-Founder/Artistic Director of Wide Eyed Productions, a part time acting coach and full time artist and lover of life. She thanks her mother and the boy. Visit Kristin at www.kristinskye.com
Erin Hadley
Erin Hadley hails originally from Lowell, MA, but has been in and around New York for ten years now, studying at Adelphi University and Circle in the Square Theatre School. She is a proud member of Emerging Artists Theatre Company (in it's 15th season!), but is thrilled to be working with EndTimes Productions on this project. Previous projects include Rock the Line (E.A.T.), Man on Dog (E.A.T.), Triple Play (E.A.T.), Cry Wolf (13th St. Rep), and some commercials and films you've probably never seen. Love to her newlywed husband, Mark.
Jenna Harder
Jenna is a recent graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Since graduating she has been in two shows in the Seaport Summer Theatre Festival and starred in a nyu thesis film. Her favourite roles include May from Fool for Love, Cecily from the Importance of Being Ernest, and Emilia from Othello. She would like to thank her ma, New York family, and Ashley for making this show so fun!
Blair Jost
Blair is so excited to be a part of an EndTimes production! She graduated from the University Of Delaware with a major in Theater Production, and has Newly moved to NYC to be a part of it. In addition to being a part of Vignettes for the apocalypse she is also doing another show "Happy Hour" at the 45th Street Theater. She is also taking class at Scott Powers studio.
Jessica Rose Kerner
NY credits include, Hilda in Room Service, Annie in Who Stole the Light? with Storahtelling, Oprah in a reading of Self Help, Carnelle in The Miss Firecracker Contest, and ensemble roles in Hair and Sweet Charity. She has been on television shows such as 30 Rock as NBC Page Amy, and on Sesame St. Last year, Jessica danced at Madison Square Garden for the NY Titans Dance Team. Jessica is also a teacher of acting, dance and voice all over New York as well as a director and choreographer with NYC credits. She holds her B.A. in Theatre Arts- Performance from SUNY New Paltz and is so happy to be working with EndTimes.
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.
Paul Krasner
After more than ten years in the music industry, Paul needed a change. With three years of continued training at Sally Johnson Studios and also Deborah Carlson, life has been a “fun palace!” Television credits include: Law & Order: Trial by Jury, a principal role in a Nike commercial with Maria Sharapova and Forensic Files. Most recently in December, he shot
the feature film The Gods of Circumstance in Mesquite, Nevada. Paul (www.paulkrasner.com) is thrilled to be with EndTimes Productions and with the wonderful cast of “Old Faithful”.
Joe Kurtz
Joe Kurtz: There are two things wrong with me when I have to write a bio like this. A: Sometimes people just don't understand me, and B: Sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and plastic.
Martha Lee
EndTimes Productions: '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).
Toby Levin
Toby is a recent graduate of Bennington College where he appeared in many productions, including In the Heart of America by Naomi Wallace and Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind. Since moving to New York he has appeared in The Last Supper, part of the Subjective Theatre Company’s Eco-fest, and several student films. His play, This Quiet House, appears as part of the Strawberry One-Act Festival this month. Special thanks to Lawrence, Dad, and Lori.
Rebecca Lovett
Born and raised in Alabama, Rebecca holds BA’s in both Theatre and Sociology from Tulane University. Regional credits include: Maggie in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (Tennessee Williams Festival, New Orleans), Ariel in "The Tempest" (Shakespeare Festival at Tulane, New Orleans), and Ophelia in "Hamlet" (Dog & Pony Theatre Company, New Orleans). New York credits include: Jennifer Levin in "A Walk in the Park," (Looking Glass Theatre, NYC), Natasha in “A Period Piece,” (American Globe Theatre, NYC), and Chantal in “The Balcony” (Sande Shurin Studio Theatre, NYC). To learn more, please visit www.rebeccalovett.com
Robin Madel
A little over a year ago Robin Madel came down from the mountain top and moved from Colorado to NYC. It has been a good year. Recent and upcoming stage appearances include The Quick Change Room with RJeneration and Elephants and Coffee and Meeting Without End with Turtle Shell Productions. Robin has been in several film and internet projects including "Wherever You Are" and the Non-Gay Africans segment on The Onion Web site. In her spare time she works as an admin assistant and tries (in vain) to make her messy apartment neat. Hi Mom.
Matthew McCurdy
Matthew is happy to be returning to the Stage after spending the past few years focusing mainly on Commercial Work and Independent Film Projects. A native son of West Virginia he has studied Theatre at WVU and also at HB Studios here in New York City. He is excited to be working with EndTimes Productions and would like to thank his Family and Friends for all of their support. Most importantly he would like to thank his Beautiful Wife for her continuing inspiration and encouragement.
Patrick McDaniel
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 End Times and is grateful for this opportunity.
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 spend her holidays with EndTimes. 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
Jennifer Oleniczak
Jennifer is delighted to be working with EndTimes Productions! Hailing from Milwaukee, WI, she relocated to NYC by way of Chicago, IL and Ithaca, NY. Favorite roles include Dawn in "Lobby Hero", Tess in "Six Degrees" and Louisa in "Joey and Maria's Wedding". A member of AFTRA, Jen has been seen in "Guiding Light" and "As the World Turns". Next up, she is journeying back to Ithaca for Jim Knables' "The Truth About Dinosaurs" with the Hangar Theatre. Don't stop believing!
Corey Pajka
Corey Pajka is a 2005 graduate of Wilkes University. His regional credits include stints with Weathervane Repertory Theatre in New Hampshire and a national tour of Don Quixote de la Mancha with the National Theatre for Arts and Education. New York credits include stints with Wizard Oil Productions, Looking Glass Forum, and Pulse Ensemble Theater. Corey is also a founding member of Genius Savant Productions, their debut original play, Tracks is set to premiere this year. Thanks to his family and friends for their support.
Jake Paque
Jake received his BFA in Acting from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Since graduating he has toured nationally, taken up residence in NYC and recorded several albums with his band The World’s Fair. Some previous roles include: Picasso in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Patsy in Three Men on a Horse, Dorantes in Discovery of America, Eric in Silence! and Don Hipolito in Mornings of April and May. Jake is thrilled to be contributing to the splendor that is EndTimes and he would like to thank Kristin Hoffman and the cast of The Accommodation for their boundless energy and limitless imagination.
Kerstin Porter
Kerstin completed her theater studies at UC Santa Cruz. She took the last year to participate in a theater internship in London. Finally she took the big move to New York to pursue acting. She is enjoying the beginning to an exciting new career.
Kurt Rodeghiero
A native of The United States, Kurt has dazzled New York audiences in countless impressive roles over the last several years. Roles that require tremendous emotional range, unbelievable strength, and unprecedented sex appeal. Impressive, eh? (If not, please introduce yourself to Kurt after the show and let him know what WOULD impress you.) Kurt will be perfect your next well-paying play, bar mitzvah, or practical joke at the office!
Marek Sapieyevski
Marek trained primarily at Atlantic Acting School, and has also completed courses at Michael Howard, T. Schreiber, and other studios. He has performed numerous roles with the Amato Opera, been involved in a gaggle of indie rock and performance art projects around NYC, and is currently the banjo player for Mexican/Irish/bluegrass fusion group 'Rana Santacruz.' Marek is delighted to have an opportunity to perform with End Times, and thankful to all the friends and family who inspire him.
Tana Sarnt
Raised in Florida, Tana made his way up the east coast landing in New York to pursue acting. He began his career at the local community theatre, where Tana played an angel, an activist, and a bartender. That experience enabled him to view himself without limitations on what or who he could be. Tana's credits include the Best Actor Award at the 2005 AAFL Film Competition, judged by ABC Casting, as well as appearances on Damages, Law and Order, Law and Order SVU, One Life to Live and several nationally televised commercials. He is grateful for his friends and family, and especially his thoughtful wife, Margaret, for sharing the dream.
Monika Schneider
Actor, writer and director Monika Schneider recently completed her BFA in Acting at Toronto Canada’s prestigious Ryerson University. Favorite roles include ‘Pologgy’ in Enemies, ‘Miss Gilchrist’ in The Hostage, ‘Christine’ in Walking on Water, ‘Cynthia’ in The Widow’s Tears, ‘Doris’ in The Tragedy of Mariam, ‘Theda Blau’ in It Had to be You, ‘Richard III’ in Richard III. Monika has received numerous awards for excellence in acting which include the Edna Khubyar Acting Award, the Laura Press Memorial Award, and the Trinity College England silver medal. Monika recently performed her original one-woman show Nevil at Ryerson’s New Voices festival, and Fringe Festivals across Canada. She is very excited to be in New York and a part of Vignettes for the Apocalypse.
Dustin Serbin
Dustin studied at the two-year acting conservatory in Manhattan, The School for Film and Television. Dustin has Lived in NYC for over five years now, moving here from OHIO. Dustin recently worked on the Wendy Williams Bio " The Queen of Media" and shot a commercial for "The Speckled Door Tavern" last month. Check out Dustin online at www.DustinSerbin.com
Tommy South
After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelors in acting, Tommy South moved to New York City to continue his studies at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Art. Since completion of the latter, Tommy has worked on several student films and was featured in Joe Silvio's TO PAUL as Michael. Other roles of note: Mike in Lovers & Other Strangers, Sam Staples in The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail, and Nick in the film, A Mobster's Revenge.
Lynn Spencer
Lynn is an actress in NYC...although having done work on "Saturday Night Live", "As The World Turns" and "Guiding Light", her favorite TV credits include "Cooper's Wife" in a comedic sketch on the upcoming Comedy Central pilot "Important Things with Demetri Martin" and the crazy "Pink Lady" in this past summer's "Be Cool" TV commercial spot...favorite recent film credits include the role of Lynn in the festival bound short film "Little Death"...and her all time favorite theatre credit is the role of "Drunk Grandma" in several of the "Very Jaggered Xmas" series...(guilty pleasures include principal roles in scripted YouTube videos...and dirty martinis.) She would like to thank Russell and Ashley for giving her this opportunity to be a kid again and have a blast!
Gabe Toro
Matt VB
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.
Andy Weiss
Andrew is originally from Michigan, and is a big fan of pot-lucks and pop. A graduate of Hillsdale College, he has also been studying and performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, and recently launched a sketch comedy webseries at onthefourthfloor.com. He is very excited to be a part of Vignettes for the Apocalypse 2008, and thanks everyone for their amazing support.
Lucy York
Lucy York graduated with Honors in Economics from Skidmore College and studied theatre at the Baltimore School for the Arts. In New York, she has performed at the West End Theatre, Upstairs at the 45th Street Theatre, the ATA Sargent Theatre, Dillon's Cabaret, and the Far Space. She is currently studying acting with Terry Schreiber. She also runs and choreographs for her own dance company.
PawL BaZiLe
PawL doesn’t own an alarm clock… he is awaken every morning by the intensity and hunger for theatre coursing through his veins. He is an unquenchable attention vampire: a giant tank of narcissism being propelled by mighty wheels of loneliness. With his New York Film Academy diploma thumb tacked to cracked plaster on his wall, he anxiously searches for steady work & the applause of strangers from the comfort a New Jersey slum. PawL has cool shoes, nice hair, and a good relationship with his mother. PawL is yet to surpass his own expectations… and hopes he doesn’t.
Jimmy Blackman (Cast - Fight Choreographer, The Title Fight)
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.
Jeanette Bonner
Recent New York credits include work at Manhattan Theatre Source, Impact Theater, and with the Vital Theatre Company. National tours include Spell in the Well and Other Tales, The Bully, and as Samantha the Mail Carrier in Sesame Street Live, 123 Imagine!. Jeanette's new production company, Kelly's Pool Hall Productions, recently produced a sitcom pilot for the LA & NY TV festivals, and is already planning sequels and other projects to come! She is a graduate of the theater and dance program at Trinity College in Hartford. www.jeanettebonner.com
Elyse Brandau
Firstly Elyse is from Virginia and made the “big move” to pursue it all! She is a recent graduate of New York’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts where she performed in several plays including: The Cover of Life, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Dark of the Moon, and Jimmy Shine. NYC credits include: The Best Party Ever at the Richmond Shepard Theatre, HAPPY HOUR! at The 45th Street Theatre, and Bruised Fruit at The National Comedy Theatre. Elyse wants to thank her friends and family for the sustenance you have sent her on this journey and is excited for the end of the times!
Deirdre Brennan
Theatre: Ginny in TSI Main stage’s "Soccer Mom's From Hell"; Gunvor in an adaptation of Strindberg's"The Creditors" at The Players Theater; Film: Sonia (lead) in "Forgetting Aphrodite " (Gold Award in the Houston Intl. Filmfest); Kate, AA Counselor in "A Four-Letter Word" (Best Film at Fire Island Filmfest, Grand Jury Award at Outfest) TV: Co-Host of the popular "Show Your Shorts", a showcase of short films & interviews w/ the directors, which ran on Manhattan cable. In development, as a writer, on "Kid's Under The El", a series heading to network near you as soon as (fingers crossed) the strike ends; also writing a running column on burlesque in the downtown alternative scene newspaper, New York Waste. EndTimes offers a vision for the future of NY Theatre: offering maximum opportunities to playwright, directors and actors. Here's to the Apocalypse...
Derek Calibre
Derek hails from Hawaii where he most recently played another Max with big problems in Diamond Head Theatre’s Lend Me a Tenor. Other Hawaii theatre credits include the roles of Prior in Angels in America, Stanley in Broadway Bound, Freddie in Noises Off, Trofimov in The Cherry Orchard, and various roles in Sylvia and The Laramie Project. Last year, Derek played a supporting role in Time Warner’s sitcom The Tide is High.
Nicolette Callaway
Nicolette would like to thank EndTimes for this opportunity to flex her zombie-related acting skills. In performance, she likes to challenge and manipulate ideas concerning authenticity, loneliness and isolation in her effort to confront audiences with representations of our collective experiences and, ultimately, our humanity, no matter how wonderful or frightening. Nicolette is a member of both Rising Sun Performance Company and Theatre of the Expendable, and earned her B.A. from NYU (Interdisciplinary Studies: Gender & Sexuality focus). She is from Houston, TX, but oddly enough, never developed an accent.
Kelly Campbell
Actor/Singer Kelly Campbell hails from Toronto, Canada. New York: Maggie /u/s Della in "The Blue Carbuncle and The Gift of the Magi" (Workshop Theater Company); Diana in "Of Thee I Sing" (St. Jeans Players); Lonnie in "Time Went By" (Players Theater); Casta in "Persephone" (New Company Theatre) and The Lottery Show (Upright Citizens Brigade). Regional: Barbarina in "The Marriage of Figaro" (Opera Atelier), Sarah in "Mozart's Magic Fantasy" (Opera Atelier); Katarina in "Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery" (Classical Kids, national tour) and Amor in "The Coronation of Poppea" (Cleveland Opera). Recordings: Jennie on "Tchaikovsky Discovers America". Film/TV: "Magic Flute Diaries", produced/directed by Emmy-award winner Kevin Sullivan; "Night For Day"; "Frequency"; "The Deadly Look of Love"; WE's "Cinema therapy". Proud member of Canadian Actors Equity.
Julee Cerda
A native New Yorker who after 6 years of working as an advertising producer, decided she wanted to become the talent and has been actively pursuing the performing arts for the past 2 years. Recent theater credits include Mad Dog Blues (Michael Chekhov Theater Company), Over the Asian Airwaves (EndTimes Productions), Sisters Sorting Sort Of (Groove Mama Ink.), and Two Hookers & a Dead Pony (self-produced). Julee is also a member of The Michael Chekhov Theater Company. She's thrilled to be working with EndTimes again and wants to thank them for being such a rockin' production team!
Amy Chang
Amy was made in Taiwan, but can you believe she’s really from Georgia? Now based in New York, Amy recently completed production as the lead in an independent short film, Still For Now. She also continues her lead role as Oshota, a martial arts assassin, in the webisodic Ikenhisu: To Kill With One Blow. Theater credits: Love, Life & Redemption (Amy); Hamlet (Ophelia); Lessons In Flying (Dee). Amy feels blessed to have the love and support of her wonderful family and friends. She would also like to thank her director Ashley Marinaccio for seeing “her potential;” her fun, multi-talented, and perfectly-poised cast mates (who will collectively save the world, someday - or at least find the cures to a variety of diseases); and the team at EndTimes for the opportunity to perform in this Ritalin-riddled play.
Meredith Cody
Meredith is thrilled to be involved with EndTimes Productions. She is originally from Michigan but New York is more of home to her than the mid-west could ever hope to be. Meredith is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and a part time student at Hunter. You may have recently seen her in The Queens Players production, “A Christmas Carol” and her debut as producer for “Knuckleball”. Some of her favorite roles include, Rose in “Street Scene”, Solo Dancer in “365 Days, 365 Plays…Come Rain Nor Shine”. Meredith will also be filming her first television pilot this month but will always live for theatre. She would like to thank Momo, Scoop, BB, Mattey B, and Ms. Judy Booty for living, working, and breathing for this crazy thing called art.
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.
Mark Comer
Mark Comer, originally from Great Falls, MT, would like to thank Lawrence and EndTimes Productions for this show. Other NY theatre: Troika, Helix 999, The Waiting Room, & Circuit Breakers. Films include Friendly Fire, the Manhattan Diaries, & Raindrops for Anna among others. Mark has trained at Shakespeare's Globe in London, and has his BFA from Rutgers.
Chris Cornwell
Chris holds a BFA in acting from Texas State University and is originally from Austin, TX. Recent New York credits include Ben in an adaptation of A Christmas Carol, The Actor in The Famous Elephant Play, both of which were at The Secret Theatre in Queens, and The Cop in 'Brief' Confessions performed at The Wings Theatre. He has also done many short films, one of which is on youtube.com, Endless Love. He also thinks that the world seems always about to end, but this time, it might actually happen. Apocalypse 2008!
Greg Coughlin
Greg Coughlin is a guitarist. He believes he is a descendent of the mighty Cuchulainn. His influences include Marilyn Manson, The Oil Spills, The Immortal Lee County Killers II and Charles Bukowski. He has been a fan of the apocalypse since 2002.
Betsy Currie
Betsy is a native Texan, but feels most at home in her East Village neighborhood waking up to Birdflight, exploring the many uses of coconuts, and writing her television show "Little Us". She enjoys vulnerable conversation, the minutia, card making, hammocks and anatomic hearts. She is a NYU Acting graduate and her favorite roles include the voice of Gus in the cartoon Rocket Monkeys, the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, Cass in Wonder of the World and her own marshmallow loving alter ego Fattycakes in Just Sittin' Around Naked Eating Leftovers.
Jessica Day
Jessica has performed in many shows at the American Theatre of Actors including Trailer Trash Deluxe (Roxanne), The Bishop and the Boys (Dr. Edburg), Willing Participants in the Sexual Polka (Beryl) and Interview Triptych (The Boss). Jessica’s other theatre credits include Mom/Faye Dunaway in Naughty Prep School Stories that was part of the 2006 NY Fringe Festival, Gertrude in Hamlet (Hudson Shakespeare Company), Lady Capulet in Romeo & Juliet (Hudson Shakespeare Company), Lady Mac Beth in Mac Beth (Arena Player’s) and the Woman in Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen (Goldmine Theatre Company). Jessica’s film credits include Shock-O-Rama Production’s Bacterium (Major Larson), Down Clown (Dolly), Detention (Teacher) and Season of Decay (Mazie). As always, she would like to thank her friends, family and Paul for their continued support.
Jenna Dempesy
Jenna, originally from Massachusetts, currently attends Marymount Manhattan College with a BA in Theatre Arts: Producing & Management and Technical Production. Previous acting credits include A Lie of the Mind (Sally), A Three-Penny Opera (Street Singer, Vixen), Mac Beth (Lennox), The Hating Pot (Ensemble), and Sleeping Beauty the Musical (Wag). Jenna would like to dedicate this performance to her friends, family and mentors who have consistently supported her through her many theatrical endeavors.
Dana DiAngelo
Dana is very excited to be working with End Times for the first time with such a great cast! She holds a B.F.A. in Theatre Arts from Hofstra University and most recently filmed "Dating Disasters" for ivillage and "Leave me Behind" with Running on Faith Productions. Prior to that, Dana performed all over the city including working closely with The Queens Players on productions such as "The Spanish Tragedy" and "Knight of the Burning Pestle." She would like to thank Jason and the cast along with her family and friends for their support but most of all for tolerating her and her madness! Enjoy the show!
Brandon Drea
Brandon Drea: EndTimes Production debut. New York Theater credits: A'Spress, Swinging 60’s Office Christmas Party, Concessions, Misses K, Unattended Packages. Other theater credits include: Works of John Patrick Shanley (American Conservatory Theater) Angels in America (UCLA), The Last Morning After (Theatre Artist's Studio), Throwing Snowballs at the Moon (Theatre Artist's Studio), Somewhere, Arizona (Old Pueblo Playhouse). Film credits: The Dr. Joe Show, Reckless Endangerment, Will, Father Knows Best, and Positive-Negative (UCLA). "Do what you love and everything else will follow" (Chuck Mee)
Duane Ferguson
Duane is a Trinidadian Harlem-born, Bronx-bred, resident of Brooklyn who lives, breathes and sleeps the arts. He has been involved in various repertory theatre companies, and many national and international tours. He has been featured on various programs on networks such as HBO, ABC, Nickelodeon and BET. He is also an alumni of the Sundance Theater Lab. Past credits include: Hud (HAIR nat'l tour) ; Noah (Jerrod Boggard's IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING), Ernst (SPRING AWAKENING Thtre Lab) and a myriad of other roles. Duane dedicates his performance to his loving wife and daughter... and thanks JB and EndTimes for the opportunity.
Sergio Fuenzalida
Sergio is a Neighborhood Playhouse graduate who has recently finished performing a series of short plays adapted from some of Ernest Hemmingway’s later works at Wings Theater, Dean Martin at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City and he looks forward to making his Broadway debut this year. Thanks to God always and his family for all the love and support along the way. www.SergioFuenzalida.com
Adam Fujita
Adam was born in Chicago, raised in San Francisco and resides in Brooklyn NY a 2006 graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and a 2007 AADA Company member.(favorite AADA roles include, Artie in Hurly-burly, Habu in Tracers and McCann in The Birthday Party)Recently seen as Borrachio in Much Ado About Nothing with Shakespeare in the Parking lot, Uncle Smelicue in Dark of the Moon at the Chashama Theatre, The Blind Man in Someone I Never Knew at The Duplex. National Commercial for Diet Coke, Regional for Nintendo, TekServe, Voiceover for Milk Advisory Board and with Scalla Millano IT. Adam wishes to thank his mother and close friends for their inspiration. Contact at adam_fujita@yahoo.com
Lea McKenna-Garcia
Lea is so pleased to return to the Gene Frankel in such a fun and inventive play, and to be working with such a talented cast and director. She will next be seen (in this very space!) as Beatrice in Wide Eyed Production's Much Ado About Nothing. Past performances include A Christmas Carol (right upstairs!), Vince in Vatican Vince, Jeanie in Elevator Up's premiere of Waiting, and Henry Bolingbroke in Richard II. Lea would like to thank Kurt, Jake, Kristin, and Paul for all the laughs.
Nicholas Gorham
Nicholas Gorham is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and was a member of their 2003-2004 company. New York credits include To Be loved, Andromache, and Vladimir Mayakovsky, A Tragedy. Nicholas likes theatre.
Bennett Harrell
Bennett is stoked that the world didn’t end since the last time he was in the vignettes for the apocalypse. Since then he has been in Medea (with Hudson Shakespeare), Overheard (with EndTimes), In Sheep’s Clothing (with Jerrod Bogard) and a prison of his own mind. Here’s hoping for another non-world-ending year!!!
Kristin Skye Hoffmann
Kristin is a graduate from the Performing Arts school at the University of Northern Colorado where she earned her BA in Acting and Directing. Her most recent project was the acclaimed production of The Medea for WEP. Prior to that she directed the award winning production of Plays for the Sunni Triangle. Other New York credits include; In Sheeps Clothing (Strawberry One Act Fest. Best Director & Best Play Nominee) and Who’s Got Game?, Improv Podcast. She also Co-Directed the acclaimed FringeNYC 2006 production of Hugging the Shoulder. Kristin is Co-Founder/Artistic Director of Wide Eyed Productions, a part time acting coach and full time artist and lover of life. She thanks her mother and the boy. Visit Kristin at www.kristinskye.com
Erin Hadley
Erin Hadley hails originally from Lowell, MA, but has been in and around New York for ten years now, studying at Adelphi University and Circle in the Square Theatre School. She is a proud member of Emerging Artists Theatre Company (in it's 15th season!), but is thrilled to be working with EndTimes Productions on this project. Previous projects include Rock the Line (E.A.T.), Man on Dog (E.A.T.), Triple Play (E.A.T.), Cry Wolf (13th St. Rep), and some commercials and films you've probably never seen. Love to her newlywed husband, Mark.
Jenna Harder
Jenna is a recent graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Since graduating she has been in two shows in the Seaport Summer Theatre Festival and starred in a nyu thesis film. Her favourite roles include May from Fool for Love, Cecily from the Importance of Being Ernest, and Emilia from Othello. She would like to thank her ma, New York family, and Ashley for making this show so fun!
Blair Jost
Blair is so excited to be a part of an EndTimes production! She graduated from the University Of Delaware with a major in Theater Production, and has Newly moved to NYC to be a part of it. In addition to being a part of Vignettes for the apocalypse she is also doing another show "Happy Hour" at the 45th Street Theater. She is also taking class at Scott Powers studio.
Jessica Rose Kerner
NY credits include, Hilda in Room Service, Annie in Who Stole the Light? with Storahtelling, Oprah in a reading of Self Help, Carnelle in The Miss Firecracker Contest, and ensemble roles in Hair and Sweet Charity. She has been on television shows such as 30 Rock as NBC Page Amy, and on Sesame St. Last year, Jessica danced at Madison Square Garden for the NY Titans Dance Team. Jessica is also a teacher of acting, dance and voice all over New York as well as a director and choreographer with NYC credits. She holds her B.A. in Theatre Arts- Performance from SUNY New Paltz and is so happy to be working with EndTimes.
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.
Paul Krasner
After more than ten years in the music industry, Paul needed a change. With three years of continued training at Sally Johnson Studios and also Deborah Carlson, life has been a “fun palace!” Television credits include: Law & Order: Trial by Jury, a principal role in a Nike commercial with Maria Sharapova and Forensic Files. Most recently in December, he shot
the feature film The Gods of Circumstance in Mesquite, Nevada. Paul (www.paulkrasner.com) is thrilled to be with EndTimes Productions and with the wonderful cast of “Old Faithful”.
Joe Kurtz
Joe Kurtz: There are two things wrong with me when I have to write a bio like this. A: Sometimes people just don't understand me, and B: Sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and plastic.
Martha Lee
EndTimes Productions: '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).
Toby Levin
Toby is a recent graduate of Bennington College where he appeared in many productions, including In the Heart of America by Naomi Wallace and Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind. Since moving to New York he has appeared in The Last Supper, part of the Subjective Theatre Company’s Eco-fest, and several student films. His play, This Quiet House, appears as part of the Strawberry One-Act Festival this month. Special thanks to Lawrence, Dad, and Lori.
Rebecca Lovett
Born and raised in Alabama, Rebecca holds BA’s in both Theatre and Sociology from Tulane University. Regional credits include: Maggie in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (Tennessee Williams Festival, New Orleans), Ariel in "The Tempest" (Shakespeare Festival at Tulane, New Orleans), and Ophelia in "Hamlet" (Dog & Pony Theatre Company, New Orleans). New York credits include: Jennifer Levin in "A Walk in the Park," (Looking Glass Theatre, NYC), Natasha in “A Period Piece,” (American Globe Theatre, NYC), and Chantal in “The Balcony” (Sande Shurin Studio Theatre, NYC). To learn more, please visit www.rebeccalovett.com
Robin Madel
A little over a year ago Robin Madel came down from the mountain top and moved from Colorado to NYC. It has been a good year. Recent and upcoming stage appearances include The Quick Change Room with RJeneration and Elephants and Coffee and Meeting Without End with Turtle Shell Productions. Robin has been in several film and internet projects including "Wherever You Are" and the Non-Gay Africans segment on The Onion Web site. In her spare time she works as an admin assistant and tries (in vain) to make her messy apartment neat. Hi Mom.
Matthew McCurdy
Matthew is happy to be returning to the Stage after spending the past few years focusing mainly on Commercial Work and Independent Film Projects. A native son of West Virginia he has studied Theatre at WVU and also at HB Studios here in New York City. He is excited to be working with EndTimes Productions and would like to thank his Family and Friends for all of their support. Most importantly he would like to thank his Beautiful Wife for her continuing inspiration and encouragement.
Patrick McDaniel
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 End Times and is grateful for this opportunity.
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 spend her holidays with EndTimes. 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
Jennifer Oleniczak
Jennifer is delighted to be working with EndTimes Productions! Hailing from Milwaukee, WI, she relocated to NYC by way of Chicago, IL and Ithaca, NY. Favorite roles include Dawn in "Lobby Hero", Tess in "Six Degrees" and Louisa in "Joey and Maria's Wedding". A member of AFTRA, Jen has been seen in "Guiding Light" and "As the World Turns". Next up, she is journeying back to Ithaca for Jim Knables' "The Truth About Dinosaurs" with the Hangar Theatre. Don't stop believing!
Corey Pajka
Corey Pajka is a 2005 graduate of Wilkes University. His regional credits include stints with Weathervane Repertory Theatre in New Hampshire and a national tour of Don Quixote de la Mancha with the National Theatre for Arts and Education. New York credits include stints with Wizard Oil Productions, Looking Glass Forum, and Pulse Ensemble Theater. Corey is also a founding member of Genius Savant Productions, their debut original play, Tracks is set to premiere this year. Thanks to his family and friends for their support.
Jake Paque
Jake received his BFA in Acting from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Since graduating he has toured nationally, taken up residence in NYC and recorded several albums with his band The World’s Fair. Some previous roles include: Picasso in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Patsy in Three Men on a Horse, Dorantes in Discovery of America, Eric in Silence! and Don Hipolito in Mornings of April and May. Jake is thrilled to be contributing to the splendor that is EndTimes and he would like to thank Kristin Hoffman and the cast of The Accommodation for their boundless energy and limitless imagination.
Kerstin Porter
Kerstin completed her theater studies at UC Santa Cruz. She took the last year to participate in a theater internship in London. Finally she took the big move to New York to pursue acting. She is enjoying the beginning to an exciting new career.
Kurt Rodeghiero
A native of The United States, Kurt has dazzled New York audiences in countless impressive roles over the last several years. Roles that require tremendous emotional range, unbelievable strength, and unprecedented sex appeal. Impressive, eh? (If not, please introduce yourself to Kurt after the show and let him know what WOULD impress you.) Kurt will be perfect your next well-paying play, bar mitzvah, or practical joke at the office!
Marek Sapieyevski
Marek trained primarily at Atlantic Acting School, and has also completed courses at Michael Howard, T. Schreiber, and other studios. He has performed numerous roles with the Amato Opera, been involved in a gaggle of indie rock and performance art projects around NYC, and is currently the banjo player for Mexican/Irish/bluegrass fusion group 'Rana Santacruz.' Marek is delighted to have an opportunity to perform with End Times, and thankful to all the friends and family who inspire him.
Tana Sarnt
Raised in Florida, Tana made his way up the east coast landing in New York to pursue acting. He began his career at the local community theatre, where Tana played an angel, an activist, and a bartender. That experience enabled him to view himself without limitations on what or who he could be. Tana's credits include the Best Actor Award at the 2005 AAFL Film Competition, judged by ABC Casting, as well as appearances on Damages, Law and Order, Law and Order SVU, One Life to Live and several nationally televised commercials. He is grateful for his friends and family, and especially his thoughtful wife, Margaret, for sharing the dream.
Monika Schneider
Actor, writer and director Monika Schneider recently completed her BFA in Acting at Toronto Canada’s prestigious Ryerson University. Favorite roles include ‘Pologgy’ in Enemies, ‘Miss Gilchrist’ in The Hostage, ‘Christine’ in Walking on Water, ‘Cynthia’ in The Widow’s Tears, ‘Doris’ in The Tragedy of Mariam, ‘Theda Blau’ in It Had to be You, ‘Richard III’ in Richard III. Monika has received numerous awards for excellence in acting which include the Edna Khubyar Acting Award, the Laura Press Memorial Award, and the Trinity College England silver medal. Monika recently performed her original one-woman show Nevil at Ryerson’s New Voices festival, and Fringe Festivals across Canada. She is very excited to be in New York and a part of Vignettes for the Apocalypse.
Dustin Serbin
Dustin studied at the two-year acting conservatory in Manhattan, The School for Film and Television. Dustin has Lived in NYC for over five years now, moving here from OHIO. Dustin recently worked on the Wendy Williams Bio " The Queen of Media" and shot a commercial for "The Speckled Door Tavern" last month. Check out Dustin online at www.DustinSerbin.com
Tommy South
After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelors in acting, Tommy South moved to New York City to continue his studies at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Art. Since completion of the latter, Tommy has worked on several student films and was featured in Joe Silvio's TO PAUL as Michael. Other roles of note: Mike in Lovers & Other Strangers, Sam Staples in The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail, and Nick in the film, A Mobster's Revenge.
Lynn Spencer
Lynn is an actress in NYC...although having done work on "Saturday Night Live", "As The World Turns" and "Guiding Light", her favorite TV credits include "Cooper's Wife" in a comedic sketch on the upcoming Comedy Central pilot "Important Things with Demetri Martin" and the crazy "Pink Lady" in this past summer's "Be Cool" TV commercial spot...favorite recent film credits include the role of Lynn in the festival bound short film "Little Death"...and her all time favorite theatre credit is the role of "Drunk Grandma" in several of the "Very Jaggered Xmas" series...(guilty pleasures include principal roles in scripted YouTube videos...and dirty martinis.) She would like to thank Russell and Ashley for giving her this opportunity to be a kid again and have a blast!
Gabe Toro
Matt VB
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.
Andy Weiss
Andrew is originally from Michigan, and is a big fan of pot-lucks and pop. A graduate of Hillsdale College, he has also been studying and performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, and recently launched a sketch comedy webseries at onthefourthfloor.com. He is very excited to be a part of Vignettes for the Apocalypse 2008, and thanks everyone for their amazing support.
Lucy York
Lucy York graduated with Honors in Economics from Skidmore College and studied theatre at the Baltimore School for the Arts. In New York, she has performed at the West End Theatre, Upstairs at the 45th Street Theatre, the ATA Sargent Theatre, Dillon's Cabaret, and the Far Space. She is currently studying acting with Terry Schreiber. She also runs and choreographs for her own dance company.
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