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the usual suspects

Elizabeth Allerton Elizabeth Allerton 
Most recently, Elizabeth has been seen in the dramatic short film, Mitch and Peggy’s Game shown at the Atlantic Theatre Company’s Studio this past spring. Prior to, she appeared in the dramatic independent film, A Safe House. Other work includes: Theatrical showcase, Cornered, starring in two one-act plays; 24-hour theatrical showcase Epiphany’s Corner; dark comedy short film, Wardrobe. She has done extensive voice-over work, is a former disc jockey, and previously studied acting with Bruce Ornstein.

 

Sarah BarrySarah Barry 
Sarah Barry is originally from Rochester, NY, and has been living in NYC for several years. She is a public school teacher who enjoys acting whenever she can. Sarah received her B.A. from Hobart and William Smith Colleges , where she studied Sociology and Theater, and her Master's degree from CUNY Hunter. Appearing most recently as Kyra in the production of I Hate Love (MITF, 2009).

 

Paul BellantoniPaul Bellantoni 
In NYC, Paul has played Mr. Earnshaw in Wuthering Heights the Musical (Off-Broadway), Max in Collob’s The Sword Politik (MITF), Duncan and Doctor in Macbeth (Love Creek), Romulus in Hit and Match(Where Eagles Dare & Love Creek), Don Giovanni in The Sleepwalker (TWEED New Works Fest) and Screwtape/God in The Screwtape Letters. Regional highlights include El Gallo in The Fantasticks (Natchez Opera,) and Ghost of Christmas Present in Bah, Humbug! (New England Lyric Operetta) Voice-over work includes TV, video games, animation, commercials, and MANY characters with accents. TV includes HBO’s upcoming Boardwalk Empire. A bass-baritone, Paul sang almost 50 leading roles world-wide. He had a solo CD of arias, was the Denver Politician on the Newport Classics release of The Ballad of Baby Doe and made his solo Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Hall. Paul is the author of the book "So You Wanna Sing in Germany?". An NYU graduate, he studied acting with Mary Boyer. www.paulbellantoni.com (acting) www.pauliphonic.com (voiceovers.)

 

Dan BelmontDan Belmont 
Dan is thrilled to be working again with the Collective Objective on Never Norman Rockwell! Past projects include: City of Angels, Damn Yankees (Heritage Repertory Theatre, Charlottesville, VA), Toad of Toad Hall, Dracula (The Barnstormers, Tamworth, NH), and The Lost Colony (Outer Banks, NC). NYC credits: I Hate Love (Midtown International Theatre Festival), New Car Smell (which he also produced) and Happy Hour (the one with the free PBR's). Dan currently works at Queens Theatre in the Park and was recently featured in Time Out New York Magazine as a "Naked New Yorker".

 

DR Mann HansonDR Mann Hanson 
DR is delighted to be working with The Collective Objective in Never Norman Rockewell! As the Artistic Associate of Stone Soup Theatre Arts, DR has produced and acted in What Happens to Women Here, The Ghost Dancers, and The Maguffin. Other NYC credits include Collob's last production of I Hate Love, Infectious Opportunity (Nosedive Productions), and Glass Houses (The Beggars Group). DR is a graduate of San Francisco State University, summa cum laude, where he enjoyed performing in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and Raised in Captivity. As a director, DR has had the honor of mounting Waiting for Godot and a staged reading of The Yellow Boat.  

 

Austin Mitchell Austin Mitchell 
Recent theatre credits include Necessary Adjustments (Beckmann Theatre), Moonchildren (Wings Theatre), The Epic Story of Love and Sex... (MTS), One Seat in the Shade (Soho Playhouse), Tape (Michael Weller Theatre), and The Twentysomethings (Theatre 54).  Film: The Yellow Tent (2008 LA Outfest, 2009 Toronto IO Fest), the upcoming independent films Yardsale, 1999 and Brothers, the internet series Treading Water, and many graduate student films. TV: Gossip Girl and Forensic Files. Graduate of Columbia University, 2008. Thanks to this wonderful cast, to Anthony, to The Collective Objective, and to Kyle for the opportunity. www.austinmitchell.info

 

Anthony Gargano Anthony Gargano 
Anthony has written, directed, produced and starred in five short films including The Captive and Initial Sin.  Anthony has also acted in over 20 plays and nearly 30 short films.  He has had an incredible time directing this very, very talented and creative cast and wishes them all the best.  He made his theatrical directorial debut with NNR at the MRT's Gay and Lesbian Play Series. 

 

Billy Weimer Billy Weimer 
Billy's most recent NYC theatre appearances include G.I. Joe Jared as Jared, The Sword Politik as Otto Von Brochol, His Name Is Edgar as Peter,  Goldfish Diaries as David, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea as Danny, A Few Good Men  as Lt. Kendrick, and People in a Depot as Dick. He is currently working on the Lost Lamb Productions independent feature film: Evangeline as Hassan, and in preproduction for The Sword Politik web-series.  Recent  NYC Film Credits include:  Lonesome Error as Simon,  Hollow Body as Johnnie, Just Desserts as Jack, and The Assassin as John.  Televisions credits include Splitting Ends (Forensic Files) as Pace, and The Ultimate Color Guide (HGTV) as a Carpenter. He studied various methods and styles of acting at the Bruce Ornstein Acting Workshop.

 

Sam Morris (Press Agent)
Sam Morris PR is a public relations firm, primarily representing clients in the theatre and entertainment industries. Clients include the 2009 New York Fringe Festival productions of John & Greg’s High School Reunion (at the Players Theater), Graveyard Shift (at the Minetta Lane Theater), Afterlight (at the Cherry Lane Theater), Thirty Minutes or Less (at the Connelly Theater), and Max Understood in the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. www.SamMorrisPR.com

 

Patricia Comstock
Patricia is an Information Architect and Content Manager. Specializing in websites and software, she has also delighted clients with her work on business cards, post cards, brochures, and posters. For performers, she offers a one-stop, low-cost website design service, then enables them to update their own sites for free. She edited and designed So You Wanna Sing in Germany?, a book by Paul Bellantoni. PComstock.com. Sam Morris (Press Agent) Sam Morris PR is a public relations firm, primarily representing clients in the theatre and entertainment industries. Clients include the 2009 New York Fringe Festival productions of John & Greg’s High School Reunion (at the Players Theater), Graveyard Shift (at the Minetta Lane Theater), Afterlight (at the Cherry Lane Theater), Thirty Minutes or Less (at the Connelly Theater), and Max Understood in the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. www.SamMorrisPR.com