CAST/ CREW
Angela Astle (Director, A Place for Owls) made her NY directorial debut this spring
with Retro Productions’ Mill Fire (nominated for five NYITA awards). This summer,
Angela was the Associate Director of Flux Theatre Ensemble's A Midsummer’s Night
Dream while also interning at the Atlantic Theater Company. She directed Waffles for
the Estrogenius Festival this past fall where she met Nichole Donje. In January, she’ll
be directing another play at Manhattan Theatre Source and is currently Associate
Producer for New Perspectives Theatre Company.
Megan Demarest (Director, Hush Little Baby) a Brooklyn-based theatre artist and
founder/artistic director of Whirled Peas Productions, a Resident Theatre Company at
Manhattan Theatre Source. Recently, Megan produced and directed the award-winning
Thoroughly Stupid Things by Montserrat Mendez for the NY International Fringe Festival
'08, and looks forward to directing WPP's 3rd full-length play On the Night of Anthony's
30th Birthday, Again by Larry Pontius in March '09. Thanks to Nichole, Brian, and Scott
for the opportunity to work with TAPt.
Nichole Donje’ (Producer, Director - D.U.I. & Sally - Hush Little
Baby) – a dedicated artist, holds a B.A. in Theatre with minors in
Studio Arts and Dance. Artistic Director of TAPt.. Nichole produced
the successful Voices: In Search of Truth part of the 3 month Big
Read Project RI project. She has worked on and off stage in Equity
and semi-professional theatres from Delaware to Massachusetts.
An actress, Nichole has appeared in student and independent films
since moving to NYC. She’s thrilled to be on the stage again!
Che’ Dortch, (Millicent - Limited Engagement) L.A. based, is a
member of SAG and TVI Acting Academy. A print model with Clear
Talent Group currently featured on ABC’s Disney TV series Lincoln
Heights. She’s studied with Gwen Hillier casting director for General
Hospital; is an accomplished screenwriter, a dancer/choreographer,
award winning playwright and a musical composer. A member of the
UCLA screen-writing program, she recently completed a master
class with screenwriter Antwone Fisher.
Simone Harrison (Peaches - Limited Engagement) is a
graduate of LaGuardia’s Music & Art and Sarah Lawrence
College. She recently performed in the Estrogenius Festival ‘08
and is proud to return to Manhattan Theatre Source. She has
appeared off-broadway in 10 Seconds of My Fame, toured with
Theatreworks Usa and American Family Theater. Favorite roles
include Stormy (Fishbowl), Grace (Mouse/Cookie), and Lisa
(Saturday Affair). She would like to dedicate this performance to
her Mom and her inspirational triumph over cancer.
Cary Hite, (Ben - D.U.I.), is a seasoned veteran of, both, stage and
screen. A New York native, Cary has performed in several theaters
across the country. Some of his stage credits include: Fences (Jim
Bono), Macbeth (Malcolm), Good Boys (Corin), Jitney (Youngblood),
and Side Effects May Vary (Brandon). He can be seen in the threepart, internet episodic, Marcus Hates His Job (Trey) @
www.marcushateshisjob.com, and the indie feature Absolute
Trust(Keith) currently in post-production.
Armistead Johnson (Danny - Hush Little Baby) is excited to be making his Manhattan
Theatre Source debut. A NYU graduate, Armistead has worked with Numerical
Productions, Theatre Askew and The Butane Group. TV appearances include Law and
Order: SVU, Lipstick Jungle, The Guiding Light, As the World Turns and One Life to
Live. Thanks to Nichole, Megan and Mozz and the whole team at The Artists’
Playground.
Catherine Kjome (Audrey – D.U.I.) - NY credits include: A Body
Without a Head, Matinee Night, Believe (MTS), The Magical Forest
of Baba Yaga (Urban Stages), Wiring, Chekhov's Vaudevilles, The
Millionairess (HB Playwrights Foundation), 3-D World (Mazer
Theatre), Rikki Tikki Tavi (Manhattan Children's Theatre). Featured
in several independent films, former professional ballet dancer and
lead singer of NYC rock band SOME GIRLS. Upcoming: The
Question House, Frigid NY Festival. Catherine was born in Laramie,
Bill McMahon (Playwright, D.U.I.) is very proud to be a part of Short
Cutz. Other productions include A WINTER BEAUTY, which won the
Paul Green Playwrights Prize and the Snap!fest competition. He has
been a semi finalist for the O'Neill Conference, finalist on several
occasions for the prestigious E.S.T. Marathon, and was a recent finalist
for Mildred and Albert Panowski Prize, for his full-length RANDOM. Ås
always, this is for Bob.
Montserrat Mendez (Writer, Hush Little Baby): Films: Trial (Top
20, 2004 Academy of Arts and Sciences - Nicholl Fellowship
Competition.), Dominion (Andrew Bellware, Dir.). Television: The
Hollow (Sadd & Moss Entertainment.), Silencio/Instincto Materno
(Lemon Films),
Heartstrings (Bold Rhythm Productions).
Theatre: Thoroughly Stupid Things (Excellence in Playwriting
Award – FringeNYC2008),
Donde Esta Pedro Mano? – Miami
"CITY THEATRE'S SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL 2007," A Jar in
the Forest – 2007 Sam French Festival, Fag Hag/Fruit FlyEstroGENIUS 2008
Carol Monda (Judy – D.U.I) Off Broadway: Manhattan Theatre
Club, Perry Street Theatre, AOP/Classic Stage Company; Off-Off
Broadway: Emerging Artists Theatre Company (member), HB Studio,
EST; Regional: Arena Stage, Kennedy Center, Ford’s Theatre,
Roundhouse, Woolly Mammoth. Carol is an Audie Award-winning
narrator with Recorded Books. She was most recently seen in The
Private Lives of Eskimos with The Committee. Many thanks to Bill,
Nicole, and company.
Sarah Paige (Crystal – A Place For Owls) is excited to be
on stage at Manhattan Theatre Source! Theatre credits
include Proof, Pains of Youth, You’re a Good Man Charlie
Brown, Adventures in Mating, and Vagina Monologues.
Sarah’s film work has been seen at festivals including
Slamdance and SXSW. Television credits on PBS and the
Biography
Channel.
Thanks
always
to
Chris.
www.sarahpaige.com
Karen Stanion (Marilyn – D.U.I.) is thrilled be a part of this
production. Favorite roles include Miss Caswell in All About Eve with
Charles Busch, Sophia in Tango Masculino,(2002 OOBR Award
Winner), and Renee in The Palooka (NYIT Award nominee for Best
Actress) Karen was recently on the Biography Channel’s Celebrity
Ghost Stories, starring as a turn of the century prostitute who gets
murdered. Karen is a proud member of EAT, Tosos 2, and Wings
Theatre.
Samantha Sternbach (Ruby – A Place For Owls) is thrilled to be
making her debut with the Manhattan Theatre Source. Her credits
include Community Theatre, appearing in Guys and Dolls, Annie,
Seussical, and Godspell. Film credits include Regretting Sarah. "I am
thankful for the opportunity to be working with an amazing cast and
crew. Thanks to my extremely supportive family, and especially to by
brother, Jordan, who always applauds the loudest.
Michael Wolfe (Prophet Dwayne – A Place For Owls) graduated
from William Esper Studio, and has appeared in Tracks with Ice T
and John Heard. Television credits include Law & Order and
commercials for Wendy's, Coors Light, MTV and Molson. Off-off
Broadway, Michael has appeared in Waffles and Spontaneous
Combustion at Manhattan Theatre Source, Natural Affection at
Players Theatre, Avenue U Boys at Nicu's Spoon and Denied Inside
at Theatre Studio Inc. Michael had two screenplays optioned
and his novel is being considered by William Morris.
Fiona Jones (Writer, A Place for Owls) is an actor, writer
& producer who is fortunate to support her theatre habit with
a voiceover career. She is a proud founding partner of
manhattantheatresource & the founder of EstroGenius, the
source annual celebration of female voices which just
completed its 9th season. Fiona is excited to be a part of
Short Cutz & grateful to everyone involved. Thanks to
Nichole & Scott. Love & gratitude to Jon, my time traveler.
S. Brian Jones (Executive Producer/Free2BU
Productions, Writer – Limited Engagement) Over the
years I have been working diligently as an artist who
is about the process of creating and performing live
theatre. I have developed my process by studying
and working with such great luminaries as
acclaimed film, television and stage actress Ruby
Dee, the late George Houston Bhass, founder of
Rites and Reason Theatre, and writer, composer James McBride to name a few.
In addition, I have learned the business of live theatre by working for such
notable equity theatres as the La Jolla Playhouse, Ensemble Arts Theatre and
Delaware Theatre Company in Marketing, Company Management and Arts
Education.
My journey over the years has prepared me for this moment of producing my first
Equity Showcase in New York City and realizing a vision that started back in
college. Free 2BU is committed to producing quality theatrical works that
promotes understanding, compassion, humor, and fosters the idea of seeing
people for who they are and not what we want or think they should be. As we
know it is only when we accept people for where they are that change can really
begin to occur.
I would be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to express my love and gratitude for
all who have supported me over the years; for my sister, Nichole Donje and my
brother in law, Scott Allinson of TAPt we did it y’all and to think this came about
over a card game of Spades. For my family thank you for allowing me to dream
and for my friends from coast to coast who have become my extended family for
challenging me and never allowing me to give up no matter how many times I
became a stubborn bull. To all of you I want to say everything that I am is
because you love me (oh Celine my heart will live on) – joke intended!
As our country moves forward with change let us never forget that art has the
power to bring about change and your support as a patron of the arts can ensure
its continuation for generations to come.
Susan Terrano (Technician & Lighting Advisor), a lighting designer, Ms
Terrano designed her first show in 1982 and has been involved in more than 400
productions since. Susan has a BA in Theater from The College of Wooster and
a MFA in Stage Lighting Design from the University of Cincinnati, CollegeConservatory of Music. She has designed everything from Grand Opera to
Grand Illusion and had worked in New York, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Boston,
Vermont and Italy, just to name a few.
Carly Hirschberg (Stage Manager): Carly is a theatrical chameleon. Credits
include Growing Season with Alacrity Players (Director), Estrogenius Festival
with Manhattan Theater Source (Costumes, week 1& 4), and Thoroughly Stupid
Things, NYC Fringe Festival and MTS (Costume Design). She is a contributing
member for Whirled Peas Productions and The Fire Island Shakespeare Festival
(Actor: I Hate Hamlet, 2008. Director: Complete Works…, 2008. Stage Manager:
Complete Works…, 2007). Carly will be directing in the upcoming INgenius
Festival at MTS in February.