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STARRING IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
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Sarah Cross (Tanya, Love for Sale) - Sarah began her studies as a performer in the vocal arts at Oberlin Conservatory where she received her formal training in Opera. Her performances include: Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro, Suzuki in Madama Butterfly and Melisande in Pelleas et Melisande, as well as numerous recitals. She also had the great pleasure of performing with Orange County Opera, a nonprofit group that takes opera into elementary schools. Most recently, she completed Ken Gray’s Something’s Missing at Glendale College for which she is a KCACTF Region VIII nominee. In August, she will be performing in Something’s Missing at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland.
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Thomas F. Evans* (Joseph P. Kennedy, Men Who Would be President; Father John, Digestion) - With a degree in television production from Columbia College Chicago, Thomas has seen work both in front of and behind the lens back in Chicago and now here in LA. Stage work in LA includes American Idle: the surprise and fall, Joni and Gina’s Wedding (2 runs), Headshots: every picture has a story, and The Potato Creek Chair of Death. Back in Chicago Thomas was a member of The Theatre of Western Springs and The Beverly Arts Center where he performed in such productions as A Small Family Business, The Real Inspector Hound, A Christmas Carol and Girl Interrupted, to name a few. He is represented by The Gage Group Inc. for both commercial and theatrical work. Thomas looks forward to all the new possibilities that await him in LA and wishes to thank his family, friends and The Company of Angels Repertory for their support and trust; he especially thanks his best friend and wife, Deanna.
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Danny Garcia (Bosie, De Profundis) Danny Garcia appeared in his first play at the age of eight and has been acting ever since. He is a recent graduate of San Diego State University and is currently studying acting at Playhouse West in North Hollywood under Sean Barnes. He recently completed his first feature length film, The Legend of Baja, which will be released later this year.
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Diana Gitelman (Arineh, Delicate Nothing) - Diana is pleased to work with The Company of Angels for her first time. With a background in ballet and contemporary dance, she has always loved the stage and live performances driving her to participate in as much theater as she can. She has trained with different schools allowing the transition from theater to film be easy enough. She primarily has done independent films and commercials. Enjoy the show.
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Brian Graves* (Joseph Kennedy Jr., Men Who Would be President; Mr. Sullivan, De Profundis) - is a classically trained actor, holding a Master’s Degree from the Asolo Conservatory, who has worked on stages across the country and has starred in films in both England and the US. His latest film, Sam Hell, opens this Halloween in LA. Past work includes the world premier of Rossetti’s Circle (Sir Edward Burne Jones) at the Ruby Theatre, an award winning performance of Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest at The West Valley Playhouse, and Camille in A Flea in Her Ear (winner of The Woody for Best Supporting Actor ’06). Brian’s one-man show, Redemption, written in conjunction with Mark Wheatley of Complicitie, has been performed both in the US and in London.
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Jennifer Deanne Hawkins (May, Digestion) - Jennifer Hawkins has a theater degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a law degree from Southwestern University School of Law. A SAG member, her most recent film was a SAG indie called "Let Her Be". She has performed in several plays both in Los Angeles and in Massachusetts and her extensive training includes improv at the Groundlings. She is managed by Exposure Models and Talent. Jennifer wishes to thank the cast and crew of Digestion and The Company of Angels Repertory for the opportunity to be involved in such a fun and artistically rewarding project, and of course thanks to Sergio for writing Digestion! She would also like to thank her always supportive Mom and cat Lucy, as well as all her friends who come to see the show!
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Spencer Howard (Darrel, Delicate Nothing) - Spencer is extremely pleased to be making his debut with the Company of Angels. He has written several works for the stage, including Sherlock Holmes: the Detective who Loved Me, Hitler and FDR: You I Like, and most recently The Dying of Albert Ball, all of which had their premieres at The Colony Theatre in Burbank. On his website, www.sdhenterprises.com, he writes, produces, and directs The Spencer Howard Show. Favorite roles include Long John Silver in Treasure Island, Amanda Wingvalley in For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls, and Pooh-Bah in The Mikado. He is currently the production associate at The Colony Theatre.
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Steve J. Palmer (Edward, Digestion) - is honored to be making his first appearance on the Company of Angels' stage with the One-Act, Digestion. A B.A.F.A graduate from the University of South Carolina-Aiken, Steve has toured with Theatre IV Cincinnati in The Underground Railroad (W.J. Moses), performed with Cincinnati's professional sketch comedy theatre Shadowbox Cabaret, and is an alumni of Improv Olympic West. TV credits include Discovery Channel's Deconstruction, the History Channel's Dog's History of Bounty Hunting and Stephen Crane & the Commodore, and HBO's Deadwood. Steve dedicates his performance to Tom, Stephanie and Jen, whom he's had the privilege to share this stage with the last month.
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Barry Saltzman* (Irving, Love for Sale; Oscar Wilde, De Profundis) - Barry Saltzman has most recently worked as a recurring Panelist on What’s My Line? - Live On Stage at the ACME Comedy Theatre alongside, among others, Rip Taylor, Jayne Meadows, Rose Marie, Nanette Fabray, Drew Carey and George Wendt. He has also appeared with Culver City Public Theatre in Antigone, The King Stag and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Other L.A. credits include the critically-acclaimed The Shadow Box at the Attic Theatre, A Woman Of No Importance with The Classical Theatre Lab and co-producing and hosting the variety show The Beachwood Palace Jubilee at several LA theatres featuring Jack Black, Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, Adam Carolla, Nora Dunn and many others. Barry also appeared in the national tours of The Real Live Brady Bunch and many shows around the U.S. and Chicago, including Broadway Bound, Julius Caesar, Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom, The Merry Widow and The Miser. He is seen in the Andy Dick-helmed film Danny Roane: First Time Director. Barry is a graduate of Indiana University.
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Stephanie Whitfield (Iris, Digestion) - Stephanie is thrilled to return to CofA for another production. Previous CofA appearances include: Miss Pat/Medea/Admonia in the NAACP/Ovation nominated The Coloured Museum and Stella/Lynn in Hello, Hello. She received her B.A. from Stanford University, J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and studied acting at the Stella Adler Conservatory in New York and Ron Burrus Acting Studio in LA. A recent transplant from the City of Brotherly Love, (“Yo, Adrienne!”), LA theater credits include Tituba in the Goldenwest production of The Crucible and Ramona in the PV Players production of the original comedy Three Friendships, Two Urns & A Bird. Stephanie can next be seen in the film Dead End Job, most recently showcased at 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. Thanks to all involved in this production!
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* - Appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association
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