Thursday, August 26, 2010
Ana Galang, From The Hip 2010
Ana Galang is thrilled to work with Left Hip Productions for a second time around. She previously participated in From The Hip's May 2010 festival where had a role in "The Dylan of Del Rey," one of the festival's finalists. Originally from Military Brat-ville, by way of the San Fernando Valley, CA, Ana holds a BA in Theatre Arts from CSU Northridge. Her primary artistic focus is in musical theatre, but she has a love and appreciation for all aspects of the performing arts. Past credits include Twelfth Night, Central Park: The Musical, Hair, Romeo & Juliet, The Music Man, and a few gospel music videos and local NYC morning news commercials. She trained at T. Schrieber Studios and is a member of one of NYC's Write Act Eastside Theatre Company.
Betty Kaplan - From The Hip 2010
After an early life of Communism Betty moved on to Zionism and most recently has become an ardent supporter of Capitalism here in NYC. Besides a love for dancing, suspenseful sci-fi thrillers with a twist at the end, and languages Betty also beats on drums and is generally loud. Her recent works include an indie slasher Camper, sitcom Commons, comedy sketch show High Scores, original play Aristophanes' The Bohemians, performed in FRIGID New York, and various collaborations with SVA students. When Betty grows up she hopes to spend years as an actress while waiting for her chance to wait tables.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Andrea Kristinsdottir, From The Hip 2010
Andrew Starr - From The Hip
Manuela Feris - From The Hip 2010
Born in to a Roma family, Manuela grew up in a barefoot world of music and fairytale gypsy folklore. After finishing high school in Vienna, Austria, she joined an european dance floor band and toured the world for a few years. Many gold records and thousands of live shows later, Manuela was discovered by Elite model agency, which she successfully worked for a couple of years. She has also worked as a writer and host for a Viennese television channel. Having achieved everything she has dreamed of thus far, she decided to take on another artistic challenge and signed up for a 2 ½ year program at the New York Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Before Manuela finished her studies, she was cast in the famous “Sopranos” as a guest star. Life continues to be a journey which Manuela captures through writing, poetry and songs…
Brian Gillespie - From The Hip 2010
Morgan Folmar - From The Hip 2010
I'm Morgan Folmar, originally from Columbus, Georgia went to College for a year on a art and softball scholarship at Young Harris College. I had gone on an art trip with students to New York City and thats all it took to steal my heart. I decided to move to the Big Apple and recently graduated from The William Esper Studio. The Left Hip is my first stage appearance after graduating from The Esper. I enjoy roles like Jessica in This is Our Youth and Joanna in Home Free. In my spare time I enjoy playing softball in central park and painting.
Elizabeth Seldin - From The Hip 2010
John Charles Meyer - From the Hip 2010
Jamie Farrell - From The Hip 2010
Diamando Stratakos - From The Hip 2010
Diamando Stratakos is pleased to be acting again in a From the Hip festival. She previously did so once and had the challenge of translating a made up foreign language. She has directed and written for From the Hip in the past as well. She is Executive Director, Co-Artistic Director, and Co-Founder of Left Hip Productions. Her recent acting credits include playing a zombie doll in a short film as well as an art editor in the yet to be released film- The Marcus Garland Project. You may have also seen her get asked, "Do You Have the Time?" in a recent Left Hip Productions short play. She is BFA graduate of Syracuse University. She is currently studying with Peter Jensen at T. Schreiber Studios.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Kelly Diegnan - From The Hip 2010
Kelly Diegnan - Kelly was born in Queens, NY and raised in Melbourne Beach, Florida. She studied acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and received her BA from Marymount Manhattan College. Kelly has produced and acted in her own play, Dove For Sale at three NYC festivals. This past April she work-shopped her new play Catcher, Appraised. Kelly has appeared in several short films such as Love. Death. Cobain, Stargazer, What We Do. TV credits include Law and Order: SVU. Kelly had a supporting role in the Indie feature, Across Dot. Ave which has premiered in NY, Boston, and UK festivals. Most recently she has completed the Summer Contemporary Intensive at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Kelly would like to thank her friends and family for their ongoing support.
Erin Frances Ronder - From The Hip 2010
Erin Frances Ronder was most recently seen in the staged reading of Bud at NYU's New Play's for Young Audiences. Off-Off Broadway: Athena in The Eumenides (NYU), The Mother in The Giver (The Player's Theatre), Iphengia (staged reading at Vital Theatre). Erin graduated with her M.A. in Educational Theatre from NYU in 2009 and is currently a Teaching Artist for Disney Theatrical Productions, DreamYard Project, The Women's Project, BAX, and I.D.E.A.S.. She specializes in teaching theatre to students with disabilities. Much love to her husband, Adam, and their new puppy, Bruce.
Gillian Riley - From The Hip 2010
Gillian Riley is excited to be directing for Left Hip Productions for the first time. Gillian is the artistic director of Snorks and Piñs Production which just rounded off their first season with a successful run of As You Like It. Gillian's most recent directing credits include Abnormal Psychology for The West Villiage Musical Theater Festival (where she won the award for best director), A Surprise from Mother performed at the Producer's Club and Edvard Munch's Happy Paintings at the Algonquin Theater. Her upcoming shows include The Man in the Iron Mask which will go up at the Jerry Orbach Theater and Menotti's The Telephone to be produced later this Fall. She was previously an assistant director at T. Schreiber studio and worked on the productions of The Real Inspector Hound and The Actor’s Nightmare. She also worked as the assistant director for Folding Chair’s production of Cymbeline. Gillian’s recent New York acting credits include: Violante in Double Falsehood, Julia in The Duchess of Malfi, Maria in Love’s Labor’s Lost, and Ellen Bond in Hyphen-Nation.
Will Frierson - From The Hip 2010
Samantha Lee Manas - From The Hip 2010
Samantha Lee Manas has directed several plays in New York City including:, Bromance, Strangers in the Night, Orion, Invasion of the Parasites: An Inadvertant Allegory, Rodwarts World, Scenes from Hamlet, Scenes from Sylvia, and many more. She is the winner of best director at the Underground Theater Festival and a two time nominee for best director at the Strawberry One Act Festival. She has also assistant directed with the Kaos Theater in England, where she worked on Richard III. She received her BFA in stage management from SUNY Purchase College’s Conservatory of Theater Arts and Film.
Ja-Ron Young - From The Hip 2010
Ja-Ron Young is excited be a part of “from the hip” play festival. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa and starting acting in 12th grade, because theatre students got out of school an hour early and was soon bitten by the acting bug. Ja-Ron has done various theatre, film, and commercial work and now studies his craft at T. Schreiber studio. Thanks to my mom for her love and support of me and my brother for being a constant inspiration.
Joshua Marmer - From The Hip 2010
Joshua Marmer has been acting for 13 years and has enjoyed every minute of it. He currently attends Hunter College and is majoring in Theater. In 2009 he graduated with honors from Professional Performing Arts School in New York City. Some favorite roles include the New Yorker/Auditor /Benito Mussolini in the Obie Award winning play A Very Merry Unauthorized Children’s Scientology Pageant, Young Nicholas in Prospect Theater Company’s The Alchemists, Jason in Vital Theater’s Chicken Man, Young Shlammer in Shlammer Vaudeville for Red Wing Theater Company, and Prospero in NYU’s Looking for Shakespeare The Tempest. His credits include television and independent films as well. This is his first 24 hour play experience and he is looking forward to it.
Ana Julia C Altaffer - From The Hip 2010
Ana Julia has been acting all her life. She recently graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts - NY conservatory program. Prior to that, she attended the Yale Conservatory for the Actors. She has been involved in various productions of musicals, theater and film in NYC, other USA states and internationally. She is excited about working on this challenging 24 hour play experience! Let the sweat and hard work begin! For more information please visit www.ana-julia.com
Jessica Appel - From The Hip 2010
Jessica Appel is super excited to be performing in From The Hip. Jessica is a stage and film actress who received her BFA in Acting from Syracuse University. She has recently been studying at Black Nexxus Studio and with Karen Kohlhass from the Atlantic Theater Co. Thanks so much to Janis, Diamando and the rest of the Left Hip crew for inviting her to be a part of this awesome festival.
Friday, August 20, 2010
John Hartzell - From The Hip 2010
John can currently be seen running and flying around the Daryl Roth theatre in the show Fuerza Bruta. Previous credits include Blue Man Group at Astor Place and De La Guarda in New York, Seoul and Tel Aviv. He is co-founder of the aerial company 2nd Species which has created innovative aerial performances around the world for companies as diverse as ESPN, Red Bull and Diesel. John is excited to get his hands dirty with the fast pace of this festival. Birdstar!
Riley Thomas - From The Hip, 2010
Riley Thomas (Playwright, Monday) was in 3rd grade when the local community theatre chose to perform his short The Shoes and the Spaceship as part of their repertoire. Yes, they even embarrassed him and performed it at his school. Since then, however, his embarrassment has morphed into fulfillment. A songwriter as well, his musical "Stuck" will soon be making its New York debut with Crazy Mojo Productions. Is that it? Certainly not, but that's all you need for now.
Riley Thomas (Actor, Tuesday) was bribed into show business with a bag of jelly beans. No, but seriously, he was eight and his mom wanted him to audition for a play. She thought it would culture him. Little did she know it would lead him to perform in 37 different states (including Alaska) in three different languages (YOU try faking Russian convincingly) and even places in Europe (where his chaperone wouldn't let him buy wine). He looks forward to whatever is next, as should you.
Butch D'Ambrosio - From The Hip 2010
Claudia Rummel - From The Hip 2010
Claudia was born in Austria and came only 9 months ago to NYC to study acting at the “Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute”. From the Hip: August 2010 will be her acting and writing debut in America.
ERICH RAUSCH - From The Hip 2010
ERICH RAUSCH (www.erichrausch.com) has played leading roles in over 30 films over the last 3 years, including “Officer Down”, awarded 1st Prize by Spike Lee in the 1st Babelgum Film Competition, and put into the Cannes International Short Film Market, “Fremente”, awarded a National Board of Review Prize, and “The Manufacturer”, nominated for a National Board of Review Prize, He has worked on over 400 productions as a composer, arranger, music director, stage manager, director and actor. Erich is a recipient of the PaperMill Playhouse Rising Star Award, and has garnered excellent reviews in Newsday, The Village Voice, and The New York Times. He is on staff at City Music School and Singers Forum.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Louis B. Crocco - From The Hip 2010
Gabrielle Nevins - From The Hip 2010
Gabrielle Nevins is originally from San Diego but moved to NYC to attend the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. After graduation she did a comedy show in Los Angeles and started a production company that just shot their first short film. She is very excited for a successful show and season. More information about Gabrielle can be found at www.gabriellenevins.com Thanks for coming to see the show!
Amanda Broomell - From The Hip 2010
Amanda Broomell is originally from South Jersey but thankfully escaped without the accent. Education – BFA, NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (Experimental Theater Wing); MFA, Columbia University. Favorite roles: Mary Warren - The Crucible, Cherie - Bus Stop, Queenie - The Wild Party, Juliet - Romeo & Juliet (Classic Stage Company). Upcoming: Showcase at 6:30pm on Mon. 9/13 at Center Stage 48 West 21st, 4th Floor. Website: www.amandabroomell.com.
Cathy Englade - From The Hip 2010
Cathy just returned from London, where she performed the role of Oliver in "As You Like It" for Shakespeare in the Park. Some of Cathy's favorite roles include; Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet", Kate in "Taming of the Shrew", Lil in "Kindertransport", The White Witch in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", Susaneh in "The Clearing", and Muriel in "Woman in Mind." Cathy holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Baylor University. She has also studied with The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, The Berkshire Theatre Festival, The Masterworks Festival, HB Studios, and Ten Grand Theatre. Cathy is a Member At Large of Left Hip.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Brandon Ferraro - From The Hip 2010
B.A. Theatre James Madison University. Go Dukes. Written works: BOND, Shall We Go, and George Lies, expected in premiere production next spring. Acting credits: Cassio in Othello at Looking Glass, Duke in Measure For Measure, Marcus Andronicus in Titus Andronicus, Chris Keller in All My Sons, Hal Dobbs in Proof, Oedipus in Oedipus Rex, Mercutio, Friar et al in Shakespeare's R & J. Television Credits include "Real Naval Justice'' for Investigation Discovery and Tex Watson in the Charles Manson documentary "Will You Kill For Me?" on MSNBC. brandonferraro.com
Neal Kowalsky - From The Hip 2010
Pamela Carter - From The Hip 2010
Having worked in several Artist & Repertoire (Music), Television, and Stage Casting situations since college, and before signing on with the Casting Society of America [CSA] in 2009, as a Freelance Casting Assistant for hire, she gained some valuable experience. The Companies: Profiles Television (for Harpo! Entertainment on Oprah’s The Big Give’s original Cattle Calls in NYC, MTV for Sean “Puffy” Combs’ original Cattle Call for his current series, and EMI, Boston Post Road Stage Company’s for their seasonal shows, Sands’ Twist (NYC), and King’s County Shakespeare of Brooklyn, NY and King’s County, Pennsylvania. I’ve also made numerous recommendations in Independent and major Cinema, as well as providing Film Print Quality Control back in the late 1980s for LucasFilms’ THX TAP Alignment Project in the Northeastern Region (from New York and Connecticut to Rhode Island). EMI Artist & Repetoire (Temporary Music Executive Admnistrative position connected to their London office through NYC's office), Boston Post Road Stage Company, ‘Twist,’ in NYC, and King’s County Shakespeare. I’ve also made numerous recommendations in Independent and Studio Film/Cinema Projects, and provided Film Print Quality Control back in the late 1980s for LucasFilms’ original THX Theater Alignment Project (new installation quality control) in the Northeastern Region (NY, NJ, CT, and RI).
Of the fabulous Professional LORT, SPT, other Professional and Community Theaters she's worked in or with in various capacities since Pepperdine University, these stand out: The New 42nd Street Inc.’s Duke Theater at The Vineyard, The American Globe Theater, BPAC, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Kean University, The Kraine Theater, The Vineyard Theatre at Union Square, Jewish Repertory Theatre, The Perry Street Theater, The Judith Anderson Theater, Manhattan’s City Center, The Boston Post Road Stage Company, The Westport Country Playhouse, The Manhattan Theater Source, The Los Angeles Theater Center, and others in Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley.
She trained with former Disney Technical Supervisor D. Taylor at Pepperdine University in Stage Management and Theatrical Production/Design. Had the pleasure of working with David Goetsch over an extended period of time in CT at BPRSC. And in addition to Production and Stage Management, studied Acting/Directing (with working RADA and Spoleto trained instructors in the Stanislavski Method and Meisner Technique, i.e: C. Marowitz, Dr. J. Henderson, and others), Theatrical Dance/Movement/Choreography (with Carolyn Dyer); and Classical Voice/ Piano (with First Soprano Lynn Cole among others); Her voice can be heard on the Radio, on Television, and on recordings by Annie Lennox ("Legend In My Living Room"), John Mellancamp ("Walk On"); Her drumming can be heard on the original D'Israeli Gears album, AC/DC's Back In Black, and a number of other albums, including yet another Grammy winner that included President B. Obama, and numerous British connected releases; There's also a recent DiCaprio movie soundtrack.
Two years of educational and professional experience as Assistant Stage Manager at Smothers Theatre; with additional technical experience in their Professional Dance and Concert Series as an ASM/Stage Hand/Lighting Technician and a Digital Photographer. Prior to her college years, she was a Drama Club member taking part in Castings at GFA in the Westport, CT area. As the youngest AFI Member pre-Drew Barrymore, she has Still Camera and Movie Camera (PanaFlex Dolly/Focus Pulling/A.D. )/Video experience.. And performed Kid Wrangling/ Director Assisting duties during her Childhood Acting Days in Hawai’i and Hollywood, in California playing Drums including acting in Movies (Rosemary's Baby, The Candidate, and a number of European releases), TV (Hawai'i Five-O) as well as on Stage (Baby MC for Hula Shows/Luaus). Her voiceover career also spans sveral decades and she can be heard on TV (Smallville, the ORIGINAL Star Trek, Babylon 5) and in the Movies (The Crow, Star Wars, Night at The Museum) Soon to be released: Pitch for Discovery Television Show Pilot: Support Group, about alien abductees...Pamela portrayed Jesephine of Branson, Missouri.
Evyn John - From The Hip 2010
Evyn John was born in Iowa, lives in New York City, and is in denial about the possibility of death.
Rosemary Thomas - From The Hip 2010
Rosemary’s first acting role was playing Rose in August Wilson’s Fences at the Abobe Theater in Albuquerque, NM. When several feature films were shot in New Mexico, she had the pleasure to work with Kim Basinger and John Corbett on Elvis Has Left the Building and with Adam Beach, Wes Studi and Paul Guilfoyle on Coyote Waits. She moved back to Albany, NY in 2006 and continued to pursue acting in various commercials, Industrials, PSA’s plays and got to work with Melissa Leo in Stephanie Daily. Rosemary did several shorts including Museum Scandals with teacher/director Sande Shurin the being the Ball & Chain Voice Over for the multi-award winner Distractions by Kevin Craig West and Candy by NYU talent Kiandra Parks. In Feb. 2009 she moved to Harlem to study at HB Studio and The New Federal Theater between auditions. Improv skills began with Acting on Impulse with Seth Michael May and later with Comedy Improv with Jed Mills. Rosemary has secured roles as a psychiatrist, a mom, a schizophrenic patient, a psychic, and the druggie mom of Coolio in Celebrity Close Calls. One of her more recent activity was a music video with the Grammy nominated group MGMT.
Tyler Rivenbark - From The Hip 2010
Andrew Rothkin - From The Hip 2010
Andrew Rothkin is delighted to be back with Left Hip Productions, having penned the dark comedy B.F.F. for last year’s horror-inspired From the Hip. Other works produced include Danny, Voice, tryin’ t’ touch the sun and Paved with Gold, as well as LOVE & LUST, the first evening of theatre devoted exclusively to Andrew’s shorts. His play Bubby’s Shadow won “Outstanding Overall Production of a New Drama Play” at The Midtown International Theatre Festival, 2008, and Meredith’s Ring (which Andrew also staged) won “Outstanding Overall Production of a One-Act Play” at The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, 2009. Andrew is also an actor, director, teacher/coach, and the Artistic director of White Rabbit Theatre. He is in pre-production as director and co-producer for Macbeth, going up March 2011, and is actively writing a new full-length comedy.
Kim Cichelli - From The Hip 2010
Kim earned her bachelor's degree in journalism at the University of Georgia before moving to NYC and studying acting with Jim Brill at The Neighborhood Playhouse. Since finishing the two-year program Kim has done some on-camera work and became a member of the Michael Chekhov Theatre Company. Some favorite theatre credits include: "Moor's Petard" (Act V One Act Festival); "Sex, Relationships, And Sometimes...Love" (The 45th Street Theatre); Moth in "Love's Labour's Lost" (Michael Chekhov Theatre Company); In A New York Minute Festival (Spare Change Theater). Kim is very excited for the opportunity to get back to her writing roots as a playwright with From the Hip 2010. She would like to thank her friends and family for their boundless, enduring support.
Tim J. MacMillan - From The Hip 2010
Reginald L. Douglas - From The Hip 2010
Lisa Dennett - From The Hip 2010
LISA DENNETT is most comfortable on stage and thus happy to be part of From the Hip. In addition to acting she is the founder/director of an educational drama organization that brings dramatic improvisation to disabled and disadvantaged youth www.IDEASDrama.org . Lisa is also a sign language interpreter. http://bit.ly/cM5JZB
Julia Blauvelt - From The Hip 2010
Julia Blauvelt holds a BA in Theatre from Regis College but has spent her life studying theatre in a variety of cities including London and Los Angeles. A few favorite stage roles include Nora in Brighton Beach Memoirs, Catherine in Proof, and Hermia in Midsummer Night's Dream. Though she currently resides in Los Angeles dabbling in films, a love of theatre frequently brings her back to the East Coast. She is delighted to have the change to work with Left Hip in this truly original and inspiring format.
Sue White, From The Hip 2010
Sue White recently graduated from The New School for Drama with an MFA in Acting where she was seen in Amazon's and Their Men, Richard III, A Play in Fireworks, Stage Door and Orestes 2.0. Her New York credits include, Patrick's Story (Payan Theater), The Illusion (The Cell), Cadavar Synod (Brecht Forum).
Shobhit Agarwal - From The Hip August 2010
I have recently moved here from Seattle where I was a five year theater veteran. My major credits include "The Maiden's Prayer", "Miracle on 34th St", "Box and Cox", "Suburbia", “Search an Destroy”, “ Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and my one person show "The Best Protection". I am looking for to perform for this 48 hour theater festival. I thank Matthew, my partner and love for his understanding and courage to let me come to New York.
Korrie Strodel - From The Hip, Aug 2010
Korrie Strodel (Actor) is originally from Syracuse, NY and is excited to hit the ground running in her NYC acting debut with Left Hip Productions. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Castleton State College in Vermont. Upon graduation in 2004, Korrie has performed in numerous performances throughout the Vermont and Central NY region for both children and adults. Some favorite past projects include: Tonya in the East Coast premiere of Scream Queens The Musical, Cassie Cooper in Rumors, Arlie Holsclaw in Getting Out, and Ensemble in The Rocky Horror Show. Thanks to my friends and family who have always been so supportive on this theatrical adventure!