Photos by Joe Major and original artwork by Adrian Giulianni
The Cast
Raine Brown (Missi) is a classically trained theatre actor who is as well versed at playing Shakespeare's heroines as performing contemporary roles such as Laura in The Glass Menagerie and Abigail in the Crucible. Raine made her small screen debut on the HBO sitcom "Sex in the City". Most recently, Raine has been pursuing her film career working on numerous independent movies. Film credits include "Horror", "Aunt Rose", "Barricade", "Satan’s Playground", and "Woods of Evil". Many of which have enjoyed success in the festival circuit and all of which have distribution. Raine hosted the 2005 Village Halloween Parade in NYC with Dee Snider and others. Raine continues to work on many different projects including the films: "Darkness Surrounds Roberta", "Pacific Grove", "Emeralds of Darkness", and "Pink Eye".Loretta Napolitano (Laura, Associate Producer) has an MA in Creative Arts Education from Rutgers University and teaches in the Communication Department of William Patterson College. She was in the original cast of "Who Wants Fame" a comedy by Mark Rothman, head writer of Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley, at the Barn Theater in New Jersey and Later transferred to Los Angeles. She is an active member of The Theater Project in New Jersey where she has had several original plays and staged readings produced. Recent New York City credits include directing and producing her play "Yes Deer" in the Strawberry Festival, and directing "Blocked!" for The Theater Project in the Samuel French Play Festival.
Theresa Gambacorta* (True) is a New York based actress, playwright and voice-over artist. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut in La Magnani! a solo play that she wrote and performed about Italian actress Anna Magnani. Favorite New York stage roles include Dian in Escape From Happiness and Lily in The Early Girl. She has appeared in regional and national commercial spots and several independent films, most recently, "Bring Me Your Love". In 2000 she was the recipient of a Best Actress Award at The Torino Film Festival for her work in the film "Sell Your Body, Now! directed by Marco Puccione.
Timothy Macht (Bartenders) A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts Timothy last appeared as Sam in A SOLDIER DREAMS at the Hudson Guild Theatre. Other stage credits include Emil in DUCK VARIATIONS, Natwick in PRIVATE WARS, Dennis in LABOR DAY and Dogberry in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. On film he can be seen in A PAIR OF ACES, ASBURY PARK, and BELLCLAIRE TIMES. Timothy teaches acting through the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's outreach program and is also a public speaking coach.
Matt Munroe (Charlie) is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He was a member of the New York Academy Company. New York stage credits include Dinner With Friends, and The Soldier Dreams.
Angela Freeman (Clerk) has performed with the Theater Workshop/Peppermint Players in Newark, NJ. She loves to act, read, and write poetry. Just 20 years old, Fish will be her New York stage debut.
Nick Latrenta (Clerk) has ventured his way into the professional acting world and taken it by storm! This SAG member has been acting since grade school and some of his most memorable performances include "Tybalt" from Romeo and Juliet and "Charlie Gordon" from Flowers for Algernon. He is now breaking into film with such movies as "And So Life Goes On" and "Horrorween". He is humbled and honored to be a part of the Fringe Festival and looks forward to seeing the beautiful cast shine!
Jairous L. Parker, Sr. (Composer) is a sound designer and engineer. He is an audio arts and engineering graduate of the Center for Media Arts in New York. Jairous’ diverse career spans over twenty years in the entertainment industry designing, recording and mixing sound professionally. Jairous’ unique sound, which he calls Syn Soul, was created from his experiences and passion for the arts and culture, which when shared with others is brought to life. Jairous has shared his talents through out the performing arts community and is currently working on the Philadelphia production of Menopause: The Musical. He is a two-time AUDELCO awards nominee for his sound designs.
Craig Kiell (Composer) A New Jersey based singer and songwriter, he fronts his own U2 cover band. His original song "I'll Be There" is featured here.
Rick Azar , Live Oak Productions (Producer) Since 1986, Live Oak Productions has provided entertainment consulting services to businesses as diverse as the Nederlander Organization, Time Warner, Inc., Mypheduh Films and Miramax International. The film exhibition division restored Manhattan's famed Thalia Theater and it's schedule of classic films; efforts recognized by the New York Press 1993 Best Repertory Cinema Award. The theatrical division provided casting services for the Broadway production of "Into the Light" at the Neil Simon, was Associate Producer of the Off-Broadway production of "All God's Dangers at the Lambs Theater, and was Production Supervisor of "Loose Connections" at the Judith Anderson Theater. "Fish" marks Live Oak Productions first participation in the New York International Fringe Festival.
Rich Johnson (Director, Producer) Rich has been involved in all aspects of production from administrative to creative to technical. Creative and technical experience includes directing, stage managing, sound design, acting, and video production. Rich apprenticed as an actor at City Stage Company (a/k/a CSC, Rep) in New York. He has a B.A. in theater from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas as well as a degree in video production from the Art Institute of Dallas. He has studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Art in New York, H.B. Studio, and privately. Until recently he was managing director of Spiral, Inc. a not-for- profit theater company in Manhattan where he is still member. Rich was a founding member of Second Story Ensemble, Spiral's precursor. He has directed and stage managed shows in New York and Los Angeles and has performed in numerous shows in New York and regionally. He dedicates a portion of this show, to be announced later, to the memory of Jeff Belker.
* Appears Courtesy of Actor's Equity Association
