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Theater and Performing Artists - 2011

		Valentina Arena Cast, Will Work For... Born and raised in Rome, Italy where she began her acting career, Valentina moved to New York where she graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Find out more about this artist.

		Patrick Avella Cast (Theseus), Brooklyn Labyrinth Patrick Avella is a member of Chelsea Repertory Company in association with The Acting Studio, Inc., where he studied under James Price. His theatre credits include Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet (Chelsea Rep) and Gregory in Welcome Back Lloyd (Oracle Theatre). His film credits include Detective Connors in Tease (Bindle Productions). Patrick is also a playwright and director. Find out more about this artist.

		Raife Baker Cast (Mr. Matheno), Turtleback High Born and raised near Atlanta, GA, Raife earned his BA from Emory University and his MFA from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Past productions include "Plunge" with The Crook Theater Company, "Richard III" and "Twelfth Night" at the California Shakespeare Theater; "A Christmas Carol" and "The Government Inspector" at A.C.T. Find out more about this artist.

		Julia Bentz Cast (Ariadne), Brooklyn Labyrinth Julia received her Acting B.F.A. from Wright State University & is a former Apprentice/Acting Company member at Hangar Theatre and Actors Theater of Louisville. Julia lives in Brooklyn, and is happy to be in this festival! Find out more about this artist.

		Liza Birkenmeier Playwright, Barnaby Liza Birkenmeier is working toward her MFA in dramatic writing at Carnegie Mellon University. Recently, her play "Plight of the Apothecary" premiered with Wide Eyed Productions, after a reading at the Brooklyn Arts Exchange with Inverted Hermit. Find out more about this artist.

		Sergei Burbank Playwright (Daedalus at the Navy Yard), Brooklyn Labyrinth Brooklyn-based writer and actor. Find out more about this artist.

		Rory Clarke Cast, What's In A Name Rory Clarke is a native of Jamaica, who was raised in New York City and attended school in Japan. While living in Japan he studied acting, being spoon-fed the multiple disciplines of Kabuki Theatre. Returning to the States, he continued to act at the Uta Hagen (HB) studio, Terry Schreiber studio and the Mary T. Boyer (MTB) studio. His credits include, the role of Stanley in the Samuel French... Find out more about this artist.

		Jovan A. Davis Cast (Hank), Island Jovan A. Davis is happy to be apart of the BoCoCa Arts festival and to work with such talented and respectful members of the Black Cat theatre Group. He cites Midsummer Night's Dream at Capital Classics Shakespeare Festival as Oberon, Off the Realness at the New School for Drama as K-Raise and One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest at the Ivoryton Playhouse as Warren; as some of his favorite roles. Find out more about this artist.

		Kevin Dedes Musician, Ferns; Playwright/Producer, Turtleback High Kevin is a New York-based actor/writer, producer and musician. He likes to stay busy. Find out more about this artist.

		Crystal Domsher Cast, Will Work For... crystal can give you dinner and movie. she's an ohio born actor, and vegan chef. Find out more about this artist.

		Charlene A. Donaghy Playwright, "Sliding," [Will Work For...] Charlene A. Donaghy: Playwright with plays produced, and writing awards won, in New York City, around the United States, and in Canada. Publication in The Best American Short Plays 2009-2010. Find out more about this artist.

		John Eckert Lighting Designer, Island John Eckert is a Founding Member of Black Cat Theatre Group and has worked as a lighting designer for many nationally recognized theater companies. His designs have been seen at Trinity Repertory Company, La Mama, Here, Sledgehammer Theatre and many other traditional and raw spaces across the country. Find out more about this artist.

		Ben Ellentuck Playwright, Island Ben Ellentuck, Playwright, has been writing plays since he was 9 years old and has been receiving recognition from such organizations as Baker’s Plays, TeatroStageFest and Young Playwrights Inc for his writing ever since. Find out more about this artist.

		Brian Fiddyment Cast (TJ), Turtleback High Brian Fiddyment is an aspiring actor who lives in Brooklyn. He is training next year at the New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts. Find out more about this artist.

		Lex Friedman Cast (Terry), Turtleback High Lex is a Brooklyn-based actress and recent graduate of the Maggie Flanigan Studio. Find out more about this artist.

		Chantal Gagnon Cast, What's In A Name Chantal is a New York based actor and happy to be making her debut with the BoCoCa Arts Festival. Recent credits include: Murder On Ice (Original Play, Art House Productions) Augustine's Confessions (Adam Roebuck Productions), Something Outrageous (Michael Horn), America's Best Dance Crew 2011 Season Commercial (MTV). Chantal is excited to be working with the cast of "What's in a Name." Find out more about this artist.

		Caroline Gart Cast (Brenda), Turtleback High Caroline Gart is an aspiring actress who is currently training at NYU Tisch School of the Arts Playwrights Horizons Theatre School. Find out more about this artist.

		Tyler Gilliam Cast (Ivan), Turtleback High Tyler Gilliam has studied acting with the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, and currently at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Recent productions include "Deck of Cards" and "The Cenci", both produced at Playwrights Horizons Theater School Find out more about this artist.

		Christine Goodman Cast, What's In A Name Christine Goodman is the Founder/Executive Director of Jersey City-based theater and visual arts organization, Art House Productions. She is also an acting teacher, playwright and producer. Goodman studied at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. www.christine-goodman.com Find out more about this artist.

		Amanda Junco Director, Island Amanda is the Artistic and Managing Director of Black Cat Theatre Group and the Casting Director, Marketing Manager, Executive Associate and Production Artistic Director at Young Playwrights Inc. Find out more about this artist.

		Kate Kertez Playwright, "DUMBO", Brooklyn Labyrinth Kate is an actor, playwright, and teacher. She's proud to be an active member in the NY indie theatre scene, which produces the most exciting theatre the city has to offer. Find out more about this artist.

		Justy Kosek Cast (Minotaur), Brooklyn Labyrinth This is Justy's first professional production. He is so proud to be working with the brilliant and creative writers of Daedalus at the Navy Yards, DUMBO, and Bensonhurst, as well as the equally brilliant Sara Wolkowitz. Find out more about this artist.

		Lea Leneskie-Kotte Producer, Director, Playwright, Will Work For... Lea Leneskie-Kotte (Producer/Director/Playwright Carnival Splendor) was most recently seen on stage in LizaFest (Max, The C-Zone) at the Manhattan Reparatory Theater. Her other New York credits include 13th Street Reparatory Theater (WiseAcre Farm), Playtime/TheaterVision (Jane, Cavalcade). Before moving to New York City Lea lived and worked in Cincinnati, Ohio. Regional credits include; Landmark... Find out more about this artist.

		Valentine Lysikatos Producer, Barnaby Valentine Lysikatos is an off-off Broadway producer who seeks out innovative and eclectic pieces to bring to the stage. She is thrilled to be working with Inverted Hermit for the New York Premiere of Barnaby as part of the BoCoCa Arts Festival. Find out more about this artist.

		Dara Malina Director, Barnaby Dara Malina is a Brooklyn based director with an interest in physical theatre, new plays, and silent performance. Find out more about this artist.

		Julia Mancini Costume Designer, Barnaby Julia Mancini is an NYC-based costume designer and multimedia artist. She always appreciates a good hat. Find out more about this artist.

		Jay Marks Director, Turtleback High Jay Marks is a director, designer and animator whose hodgepodge of experience includes music videos, advertising, medical animations, short films and the recently completed animated feature "Faust." He is delighted to be joining old and new friends at the Childrens' Theatre Company for his first stage project in over a decade, and honored to be a part of BoCoCa's unique convergence of artists. Find out more about this artist.

		Meg Massalone Cast (Woman), Island Aside from performing Meg is a voracious reader, sometimes writer and lover of travel. Find out more about this artist.

		Matt McDonald Cast (Finnegan), Barnaby Matt is a graduate of The New School for Drama MFA Program in Acting. He lives in Brooklyn with his girlfriend, Kati, and teaches yoga. Find out more about this artist.

		Sarah V. Michelson Producer/Director, Will Work For... Sarah V Michelson is a producer and director who works for a non-profit organization in Brooklyn. Find out more about this artist.

		Mateo Moreno Cast (Todd, Lance, Simon, Eric), Will Work For... Mateo Moreno is a NY based actor/director who also writes for the online Film, Theatre, & Arts Magazine "BigVisionEmptyWallet" and teaches Acting for Preschoolers with "City Kids Dance!" Find out more about this artist.

		Emma Myers Cast (Miss P), Turtleback High Emma is a native Brooklynite and recent graduate of the MFA program in acting at Brooklyn College. Find out more about this artist.

		Timothy Nolan Playwright/Producer, What's in a Name? TIMOTHY NOLAN (Playwright) was a winner of a 2003 New York International Fringe Festival Excellence in Playwriting award for Acts of Contrition. He is also the author of The Way Out, Not Dark Yet, Wrong Barbarians, The Bull Ring, What’s In a Name, and She’s So Beautiful. Find out more about this artist.

		Victoria Pollack Sound Designer, Barnaby Victoria Pollack, an actor and sound designer, is delighted to design Barnaby. Previous designs include "The Physicists" and "Chair" (Barnard College), "Belle Province" (Columbia MFA Thesis Festival), and assistant design "Dinner With Friends" (Westport Country Playhouse). Find out more about this artist.

		Laura Quackenbush Cast, Turtleback High Actress/Model Laura Gene Quackenbush is excited to be making her Brooklyn acting debut in Turtleback High. Hailing from the far away land of New Jersey, Laura earned her B.A. in Theatre from Centenary College, and is a member of AEA's EMC program. Find out more about this artist.

		Greg Ramsey Cast (Quentin), Turtleback High Greg Ramsey is a recent graduate of WV Wesleyan College where he graduated with a BA in Theatre Arts. He has worked with numerous productions in school as well professional theatres, and is excited to begin his professional career in the big city!! Find out more about this artist.

		Isaac Rathbone Playwright, Brooklyn Labyrinth Isaac is a Brooklyn-based playwright specializing in historically based plays. Find out more about this artist.

		Edward Raube-Wilson Cast (Tyler), Turtleback High Edward Raube-Wilson is an Actor, Writer, and Musician. A graduate from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Edward ("Ned" in person) studied acting extensively at the Atlantic Acting School before going on to pursue additional training at the Experimental Theater Wing and through NYU's International Theatre Workshop in Amsterdam. Ned is a founding member of the Pipeline Theatre Company, his first role... Find out more about this artist.

		David Riley Cast, Barnaby Find out more about this artist.

		Lauren Roth Cast (Pasiphae), Brooklyn Labyrinth Lauren is an actor, improviser, writer and proud resident of Astoria Queens! Find out more about this artist.

		Jason Suran Cast (Romeo), Turtleback High Jason is a New York based actor, writer, comic and improvisor. He recently appeared in the world premiere of "Moonsongs" and will soon be appearing in the upcoming feature "American Cheese" directed by Sam Freiberger. He would like to thank his friends and family for their support and the entire Turtleback team for all their hard work. Find out more about this artist.

		Lauren Tyrrell Cast (Sarah), Turtleback High After graduating from SUNY New Paltz with a BA in Theater, Lauren moved to New York to pursue her craft full time. She is currently working on small film projects. Find out more about this artist.

		Jessica Vera Actor, Will Work For... Jessica is a native Ohioan, part-time Texan, and full-time New Yorker and is lucky to have graced stages in all three states. Find out more about this artist.

		Hilary Walker Costume Designer, Island Marketing and PR extraordinaire for Black Cat Theatre Group by day; professional actress, artist and designer by night. Hilary is also a knowledgeable fashion historian, costume/wardrobe stylist and self proclaimed vintage lover born in the wrong era. Find out more about this artist.

		Christopher Weston Lighting Designer, Barnaby Chris is a NYC based Lighting Designer. Find out more about this artist.

		Sara Wolkowitz Director, Brooklyn Labyrinth Sara Wolkowitz is an independent filmmaker and theater director. She has been recognized for her short narrative films and most recently directed a feature documentary, Still On The Road, which screened at the Lincoln Center Film Society in January. Find out more about this artist.