The Los Angeles cast of:
"The Columbine Project"
survivor of the Columbine High-School Tragedy and Author of "MARKED for LIFE"
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survivor of the Columbine High-School Tragedy and Author of "MARKED for LIFE"
>Bryan Fox was born in Dubuque, Iowa. Bryan recently finished the award winning play “He asked for it” at the Macha Theater in West Hollywood. His other stage credits include “Pop Noir,” “Claire Z”, and has performed stand up at legendary venues such as “The Improv.” Film credits include the multi-award winning film “Rushers,” and the award winning film “Secrets.” Other films include “Dear Jon,” “Rounding Home,” “FAQ’s,” and “Apartment 6.” Bryan was most recently seen in the made for television movie “Prayers for Bobby” starring Sigourney Weaver.
Sara Swain has been with "The Columbine Project" since it's original run here in Los Angeles. Sara moved on to play Rachel Scott in New York and is happy to return to LA performing with a new cast. Sara Swain won the Best Actress Award for the 2009 24fps International Short Film Festival for the film, BOUTONNIERE, which won the LA Shorts Fest's Best Comedy Award. Her acting experience: 13 Going on 30, Starsky & Hutch, Boutonniere (Sundance 2009), The Truth About Angels (2009), 0's & 1’s (2009), numerous national commercials, short films, and music videos. Sara has won numerous vocal competitions including Best Overall Talent in the national competition LA’s Best New Talent 2002, where she was also awarded Best Child Singer and Best Child in Broadway. Theatre credits include Surf Orpheus, "Who Killed Zachary Morgan?”, The Wizard of Oz, "Oy Vay!" The Musical, The Secret Garden, and Annie.
Kevin Day is originally from Cincinnati. He has studied acting in Wright State Universities Professional Actor Training Program for 4 years before taking his leave in 2007 to move to Los Angeles. He has mostly studied improv with various teachers Kevin is very excited to be a part of such a touching experience.
Timothy Brennen began his performing career as a modern dancer in college and accepted a scholarship with The Nancy Spanier Dance Theatre in Boulder Colorado. It was there that he started performing improvisational comedy with a troupe called Head Games which he would go on to direct. Upon moving to Los Angeles he began taking classes at the renowned Groundlings School and joined the Sunday Company there in 2001. He was invited to join the Main Company in 2003 and has been performing sketch and improv there ever since. He has performed widely in Television over the past five years in such notable shows as: Burn Notice, Criminal Minds, Men of a Certain Age, How I Met Your Mother, Desperate Housewives, General Hospital, Chuck, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Kath and Kim, Reno 911!, Arrested Development and Mad-TV. He also made his debut in feature films last year in the movie Hancock opposite Will Smith.
Karen Praxel is pleased to be re-joining the cast of The Columbine Project after travelling with it in it's New York premiere. With a background in theater in Northern California, TCP marks Karen’s return to the stage after too long away! Karen has appeared in feature films, indie films and national commercials. She has done some producing and loves creating in whatever form it takes. In addition to acting she is happiest underwater, taking pictures. Currently, Karen is a swing cast member of "A Big Gay Hollywood Wedding".
Pamela Taylor hails from the Pacific Northwest, Gig Harbor, Washington, where she lived for 10 years. Since arriving in California, recent projects include portraying the voice of Audrey II in “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Knightsbridge Theatre; Mrs. Johnstone in the musical “Blood Brothers” at the Whitefire Theatre; Pontius Pilate in “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Attic Theatre and the recent staged reading of “Reunion of the Bells” for T-Squared Music. She appeared in the West Coast premiere of “A Yankee Trader" as The Shadow Women for the Virtual Theatre Company and in the workshop production of the Sherman Brothers musical “Merry-go-Round.” Pamela holds a MFA in Acting from the University of California, Davis and has done theatre over the world as a military spouse traveling with her husband.
Charlie Farr is originally from New Jersey, but has made his home in Los Angeles for several years, working mostly in commercials and film. After graduating from the University of Southern California he left his acting/modeling career to work in production at Imagine Entertainment. Finding that his passion for acting would never leave, he has returned full time. Since returning in November, he has jumped right back into modeling and commercials. The Columbine Project marks his return to the stage.
Brett Fleisher The Columbine Project marks Brett’s second show at the Avery Schreiber Theatre. Brett is currently in a production of “Dog Sees God” at the Lounge Theatre. Regional theater experience includes the world premiere of “Dangerous” at the Caldwell Theatre in Boca Raton, Fl., Washington DC Shakespeare Theatre’s revival of “The Country Wife” along with numerous credits at New York’s American Theatre of Actors. Brett’s film credits include: “Hearts in Atlantis” with Anthony Hopkins, “Shot in the Heart” with Amy Madigan and Sam Shepard, and the lead in the Discovery Channel’s Movie of the Week, “A Haunting in Connecticut.” Brett is proud to be an original member of The Montauk Group.
Cody Beverstock was born and grew up in Mt. Vernon, Washington. At 16, he left high school and attended college, thereby earning his college degree and high school diploma by the time he was 18. Cody is an avid wake boarder and has had the pleasure of riding with some of the best riders in the world. He has studied at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio, Margie Haber Studio, and, most recently, with Aaron Speiser, at the world-renowned Aaron Speiser Studio in Los Angeles. Cody most recently appeared in the play “A Few Good Men,” directed by 3-time Emmy winning choreographer Walter Painter.
Alex Parker hails from Denver, CO, but has considered Los Angeles his home for nearly two years now. Selected stage roles include Vladimir in Waiting for Godot, Arnold Wiggins in The Boys Next Door, Malcolm in Macbeth, and most recently, Laertes in Hamlet (produced by The Porters of Hellsgate). Parker is honored to join this production. ActorAlexParker.com
Tara Brown Born and raised on the Canadian prairie, Tara has been seen on the stage in seven different countries. Selected theatre credits include: "Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451" (off-Broadway), "Hey Bully Bully" and "Respect" (Canadian tour), "Spirit of a Nation" (CHAS). Tara is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NY) and The Canadian College of Performing Arts.
Anna Mountford is classically trained and has worked extensively as an actress in the UK in Film, Television, Theater and Radio during the past nineteen years. Highlights include two years as a series regular in prime time hospital drama Holby City. Series lead in Jack of Hearts also for BBC prime time. Two seasons as series lead in The Giblet Boys for CITV and numerous guest lead roles. Anna hosted a six part TV series called Carousels and Candy Floss. Theater includes Starlight Express (West End) The Beaux Stratagem and The Marat Sade in Rep at The Bristol Old Vic, Dead Funny at Wolsey Rep and The Snow Queen at The Sherman. Film work includes Shiner with Michael Caine, Very Annie Mary with Rachel Griffiths and Abraham's Point with Mackenzie Crook. Recently Anna performed at the Upright Cabaret in Jon Bernstein's production The Blunders.
Jase Lindgren comes to LA from Seattle, Washington, where he worked as a singer, instrumentalist, dancer, and stage performer in various states and even internationally in Scotland and Russia. Since arriving in LA a year ago, he has had the great fortune of working with fantastic people on television, film, theater, and commercial projects, such as Better Off Ted, Iron Man 2, and The Sing Off. Jase is glad to be involved in the Columbine Project and is looking forward to another great year.
Anthony Storwick started acting in junior high in Puyallup, WA, where he developed a love for creation and the cast dynamic. He graduated with a BA in Performing Arts from Western Washington University where he participated in theatre, musicals, improv and abstract performance, as well as theatre in the community. Anthony enjoys rock climbing, speeding on his motorcycle and pretty much any cartoon. He moved to LA in late 2007 and is proud to be a part of this gritty original work.
Rachel Mattie Lane came to Los Angeles from a small town in Connecticut where she trained and participated in theater. She earned her bachelor’s degree in theater at Occidental College and is now pursuing acting on camera and on stage. Rachel She has formerly appeared in several internet and TV projects, including the review show “Movie Mob” on Reelz Channel. Rachel is very much a TV girl and remains to this day the biggest X-Files fan you will ever meet! She is very excited to be an addition to the cast of “The Columbine Project” and is looking forward to performing!
PAUL STORIALE (Director/Writer) has produced several West Coast Premiere's, such as Jeff Blumenkrantz’s Woman with Pocketbook, and Gila Sand and Paul Leschen’s Drama Desk Award nominated TWIST, Mr. Storiale’s sole creation "One Night Stands, the sex comedies" for which he won an ADA award for Best Director of a Comedy, is now in its third continuous year of performance. Currently, Paul Storiale is celebrating another HIT in Los Angeles which he co-created, "A Big Gay Hollywood Wedding", an audience interactive comedy. His next project is a comedy called "RENTheads about a group of new-found friends who meet waiting in line to see the broadway musical "RENT". Mr. Storiale is currently writing and casting several projects for TV and Film
The original Los Angeles and off-Broadway Production included the following actors:
Artie Ahr, Justin Mortelliti, Rya Meyers, Bradley Michael, Evan Enslow, Bree Pavey, Kelli-Joan Bennett, Kelly McCracken, Bobby Gold, Justin Schwan, Paul Woolfolk, Marquerite Wiseman, Stephanie Weyant, Stacy Allen, Sara Swain, Mikayla Park, Karen Praxel, Will Barker, Ryan O'Callaghan, Geiselle Fauntleroy, Michael Derek, Jeffrey Kozel, Lauren Meley,Blaine Pennington, Ben Pirtle, Alex Bica, Jesse Kove, Erin MacDonald, and Patrick Stoffer.
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