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.

Louis B. Crocco - From The Hip 2010

Louis B. Crocco (Director) - Over 100 shows as a director/actor/musician including 15 National Touring productions. Favorite director credits include (NYC) Thou Shalt Not, The Stand In, Hamlet In Hiding. (Regional) Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Seussical the Musical, Annie, Funny.....Forum, Wizard of Oz, and Nunsense. Thanks to Hester for all her love and support!

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.

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

Neal Kowalsky –Other New York Directing Credits include Subtley, George Washington was Married to a Man, One in Every Crowd, and The Orestia Trilogy (The Dalton School Greek Festival). Regional credits include: Artistic Director for Papermill Theatre’s Children’s Theatre, Assistant Director Mac-Haydn Theatre Children’s Theatre. Thank you to my friends, family, and “music acting.” Proving every day that my “smile will get me jobs.” J-M-U DUUUKES. www.nealkowalsky.com