Theatre 68 Is it dark in here, or is it me? it is or here, in dark it Is Once upon a time before the days of endless channels and TIVO, families gathered around their radios to listen to the latest suspense plays. Each night they were thrilled and chilled as the events unfolded right in their living room. Now the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company proudly presents a creepy crawly look inside the making of an actual 1950’s radio serial told through the eyes of a teen- age listener. In the spirit of Halloween, we invite you to join us for “Night Stories.”

Welcome With only 68 cents in my bank account, I was still convinced that you can make a living doing what you love. It was with this total in my checkbook that I landed my first major acting role. “68 Cents” is what I was willing to have in order to realize my dream. Acting is a passion, an art, and a need that fills my gut.

It is this passion that motivated me to pull together a group of the most talented friends I have and create a Company. A Company I lovingly named the 68 Cent Crew. Over the past four years, the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company has grown into a family of loving, supportive and extraordinarily The Cast gifted actors. Now in our 5th year, we are fortunate to have The Haunted Cell come so far in such a short time, but it could not have come DJ Rabiola without hard work, commitment and a fervent love of what Tommy Colavito (9/8 thru 9/17) we do. Jack Burns (9/22 thru 10/08) Jerry Brennan I have always been fascinated with the 1950’s and the old Brian Jarvis radio programs. So when Ryan and I got together to write WA Steele this I was completely inspired. Our goal is to make this show a weekly late night serial. After our Haunted House in The Diary October (see page 5), we will change the stories monthly, Sabrina Bolin so there will always be something new for you to enjoy. We Rachael Sizgorich hope you enjoy our first episodes and will let us entertain Heather Halley you again soon.

Ronnie Marmo House On Wonderland Ave Creative Director Paul Rogan 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company Heather Halley Rob Brackenridge WA Steele

Bruce Barker - The Announcer Stephen Kline - Sound Effects Shannon Ferrara - Teenage Girl Mia Chiaromonte - The Female Announcer Arianna Wheat - Jingle Singer Jennifer Silva - Jingle Singer

1 Writer The Announcer Ronnie Marmo — Ronnie has starred in films such as Bruce Barker — Bruce entered the entertainment world Deuces Wild, Crocodile Dundee in LA, Pop Kowboy, Irish as a freshman in high school, working at a small-town radio Eyes, Volare and Fish Without a Bicycle, which he also co station in Western Alaska, and has been a self confessed produced. He has a starring role in the film, Limbo Lounge, “Radio Geek” ever since. In 1987, he moved to Southern which just finished filming. He has guest starred in the hit California and quickly expanded into voice work for televi- CBS series JAG and Young And The Restless. Ronnie wrote sion, as well as narration and industrial/corporate presenta- and starred in the critically acclaimed stage play West of tions. Launched in 1999, Bruce’s audio production com- Brooklyn, and he is proud to announce the film version is pany, RightAfterThis.com, generates everything from internet currently in post-production. He enjoyed a successful five- TV shows to live radio broadcasts to audio books, all from a month run in which he played Lenny Bruce in Lenny’s Back four studio complex in North Hollywood. Bruce is the voice (and boy is he pissed). Ronnie would like to thank his daugh- of TV’s Muscle Car, and is heard on national radio and TV ter, Brittany, and his wife, Wendy, for their love and support. commercials. He would also like to dedicate this show to the memory of his mother, Rosalie, who continues to give strength, pull his strings, and run the whole show from heaven. Sound Effects Stephen Kline — Stephen is happy to be here for his second production with the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Writer/Director Company. With the company, he recently played Henry Ryan Paul James — Ryan who also co-authored Night in Sam Shepard’s Eyes for Consuela.Other Shepard credits Stories, is so honored to be directing such a great play with a include Austin in True West at the Maverick Theatre. He will cast that is so talented. If he is not here tonight, it’s because perform the role of Petrone in Suicide in B Flat, opening at he is in another play in North Hollywood called Chaim’s the Hayworth Theatre on October 20th. He’d like to thank Love Song at Group Rep. Theatre. Ryan started his career Ronnie Marmo for saving his life. in Florida appearing in numerous TV shows and movies. He has been honored to work with John Travolta, Carol Burnett, Ray Liotta, Joseph Fiennes, Gretchen Moll, and Thomas Jane Teenage Girl to name a few. Ryan would like to thank Ronnie Marmo for Shannon Farrara — Hello. I’m Shannon Farrara. I was this great opportunity, Danny Cistone for all his hard work born in Florida. Pretty much raised in California. I’ve been in getting the set done, Asher Lewis for all the publicity pics, acting since I was 5 years old. I was on China Beach, guest Aimee Rivers for co-directing, and, of course, a great cast starred on Who’s the Boss and King of Queens. I was in an who has done a great job of making Night Stories a great Academy Award winning movie of the remake Piranha . . . play. Last but not least, he wants to thank his family back just joking. Anyway, I’m new to 68 Cent Crew Theatre in Tampa, FL for all their support and love, and God for the Company, and so far it’s going very well. This is really my gifts that He keeps on giving. first play, so I’m nervous, but it’ll be great.

Assistant Director The Female Announcer Aimee Rivers — Aimee’s usual undertaking in the theater Mia Chiaromonte — Mia has been living and acting is that of the soubrette or wordsmith. However, she is in Los Angeles for the past three years, having appeared delighted to take part in Night Stories as assistant to the king- in such films as Office (2005), and Loveless in Los Angeles pin. Past roles include Cordelia in King Lear, Marie in Alibi (2006). She began acting at age 10 in the South Coast Aboard, Edith in Die Mommie Die, Maria in Twelfth Night Repertory Young Conservatory in Costa Mesa, CA, and has and Fraulein Kost in Cabaret. Aimee has a degree in Ameri- performed in numerous plays and worked at countless res- can Literature and Culture from UCLA and studies acting at taurants ever since. She holds a BA in Theatre from UC San the Meta Theater in Hollywood. This is her first production Diego, and is addicted to hot sauce. with the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company.

2 Jingle Singers Arianna D. Wheat — This is Arianna’s first production with the 68 Cent Crew. She is pleased to be working with such wonderful people. She has pursued theater for the last six years. Some of her notable acting experiences include Piece of My Heart, Forbidden Planet, Hamlet, and most recently Die Mommy Die. She hopes you enjoy the show.

JENNIFER SILVA — Jennifer Silva is a new member of the 68 Cent Crew. She moved to Califor- nia from Vermont eight years ago and lived in San Diego for four years. She then relocated to Los Angeles and has been here for four years. Since living in LA she has performed in various plays and musicals including Into the Woods (Sleeping Beauty) music and lyrics by Stephen Sodheim, Cabaret (Kit Kat Girl) music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Our Country’s Good (Duckling/Lt Johnston) by Timberlake Wertenbaker, and Blood Wedding (Ensemble) by Federico Garcia Lorca. Who’s Who in the Cast The Haunted Cell

DJ Rabiola — DJ started his career back in Peoria, on the stages of Vaudeville. He then moved to Chicago where he worked in one of Capone’s speakeasies. His time in Chicago and New York allowed him to rub elbows with the types of guys he would end up playing on radio and film. He was brought to Hollywood after Jack Warner and Ryan Paul James saw him near a Broadway stage and became a contract player for Warner Bros., who sometimes loans him out to RKO and Theatre 68 for projects such as Night Stories. DJ is excited to be working with Ryan James for a second time. DJ wishes to thank Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Billy Halop, Gabe Dell and the rest of the Dead End Kids. For more on DJ you can wire him at www. djrabiola.com

Tommy Colavito — (9/8 thru 9/17) Tommy is a co-founding member of The 68 Cent Crew Theater Company. This is his 12th production he is acting in with the Crew. Some of his most recent credits include feature films, West of Brooklyn, directed by Danny Cistone, and Limbo Lounge, directed by Tom Pankratz. Tommy recently wrote his own short film, set to shoot in late October.

Jack Burns — (9/22 thru 10/08) Jack’s long career covers almost every facet of the enter- tainment industry... actor, writer, producer, and comedian. Early in his career he was a mem- ber with SECOND CITY, where he met his comedy partner, Avery Schreiber. They were one of America’s most successful comedy teams, as well as the stars of their ABC-TV show, The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour. Jack was also a regular on , where he replaced as Deputy Sheriff Warren. He appeared as guest star on many TV sitcoms and dramas, including Silk Stalkings and . Jack has also written and pro- duced shows as , , The Flip Wilson Specials, It’s the Gary Shandling Show, Brothers, Hee-Haw, America’s Funniest People and The Dolly Parton Show to name a few. He has hosted shows such as Good Morning L.A. and .

JERRY BRENNAN — Jerry has appeared on such TV shows as CSI NY, Crossing Jordan, District, Providence, and Citizen Baines. He has worked on other plays here with the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company: Bill W. & Dr. Bob (twice) and Knights of Mary Phagan.

Brian Jarvis — Brian is such a Muffin. He started out his career in Jazz Nock-Nock Danc- ing. Tippity-tapping and gong-ding-donging his grotesquely, small, hoof-like feet through out Eastern Central Western Massachusetts. He also took up the ancient art of Fingering. This time-honored “Puppetry of the hand” is recognized world wide as the “Puppetry of the hand.” Brian can now be seen hanging around outside your bathroom window. Not in a weird way. Just sort of kickin it.

W.A. STEELE — See House on Wonderland Ave. 3 The Diary

Sabrina Bolin — I’m a 5’2” half-Vietnamese Leo who loves life with a passion because it’s too short to take for granted. My passion for acting and hard work ethic have paid off in roles in several independent films and, most re- cently, the exciting opportunity to work with the fine team of artists in the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company’s production of Night Stories.

Rachael Sizgorich — Rachael has been acting since the age of fourteen when she received a scholarship to The Laguna Playhouse. It was there that she fell in love with acting and has pursued it ever since. Following high school, Heather Halley — Thanks to Ronnie Marmo and Ryan Rachael attended The American Academy of Dramatic James, Night Stories is Heather’s first production with the Arts, and after that UCLA. She has appeared in A Midsum- 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company. Heather can be heard on mer Night’s Dream, The Wild Duck, To Gillian on Her 37th many national TV and radio commercials, along with several Birthday, Women Under the Influence, and Making Sense of of your favorite CD Rom/Interactive games, including Metal Crazy. Rachael also had a small part in the film Enigma with a Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater as Paramedic. Some of her theatre Stigma. In addition to the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company, credits include: The Holiday Show with The Actors’ Gang, Rachael is also an associate member at Theatre West. The Fantasticks, Hello Dolly, Cabaret, Steel Magnolias, and Let’s Get a Divorce. She was a recurring character on HBO’s Heather Halley — see The House on Wonderland Ave. Not Necessarily The News. She can be seen in the films, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde with Laura Dern, and AFI’s The Violin. Heather’s performances are dedicated to her Ma, for always believing in her. The House On Wonderland Ave. Rob Brackenridge — After receiving his BA in Theatre Paul Rogan — Paul is delighted to be making his Los from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, Rob worked with Angeles theatre debut with Theatre 68. A recent transplant Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival, and the Illusion Theatre in from London, England, Paul’s theatre work there included Minneapolis. Some of his notable roles have been: Andre in George in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, the Emcee in Caba- Three Sisters, James Joyce in Travesties, Tiger Brown in Three- ret, and Malvolio in Twelfth Night. He has performed widely Penny Opera. Rob was a member of the improv group called on stage and TV as a stand-up comedian, and as an improv “Belly Laffs,” and has spent many years touring as a stand-up performer has made three appearances at the Montreal ‘Just comedian. He recently returned from entertaining our troops For Laughs’ Festival. He is a particular lover of radio drama in Afghanistan. His road stories can be seen on his website: and comedy, and has appeared regularly on BBC Radio as www.robbrackenridge.com. a voice actor. His film and TV work includes a variety of British shows nobody has heard of in LA, plus Thunderpants WA Steele — Following a thirty year career in the power- (with Paul Giamatti) and A Knight in Camelot (with Whoopi line construction business, Bill decided to pursue his true Goldberg). He is looking forward to reviving his comedy calling and spend the next thirty years working as a profes- stage show How to be the Perfect Couple with his American sional actor. Since arriving in Los Angeles in 2003, Bill has wife, who was the reason for his move to LA, along with the received critical acclaim for his work onstage as the 1930’s higher quality dentistry. Irish Gangster Doyle Lonnegan in The Sting and as Will Masters in William Inge’s Bus Stop. He recently completed a 13-week run as Dr. Bob Smith in Theater 68’s production of Bill W. and Dr. Bob. He has also completed seven short films and three features including GI Jesus and The Magus. “Believ- ing that nothing is more powerful than the human spirit, it is critical that an actor be immersed in a safe and creative envi- ronment…..that is why I am a member of the 68 Cent Crew.”

4 Technical Crew Scenic design by Danny Cistone & DC² Lighting Design by Kim Negrete Construction -— Davis Campbell, Danny Cistone, Bill Steele, Anthony L. Gilardi, Kurt TenEyck, Diana Suko, Kim Negrete Who’s Who in the Crew Danny Cistone (Scenic Design) – Danny directed and With The Groovaloos , Dealer’s Choice, A Few Good Men co-created the theatrical stage play, Groovaloo, based (LA Premiere), Miss Margerita’s Way, Talk Radio, Hatful of on the lives of the award winning dance group, The Rain and the short film Chew and Screw. He doubles as Groovaloos. The production ran for 12 weeks in 2005 at Art Director/Performance Artist for the band Carbon 9. the Falcon Theatre and broke all attendance records. He Upcoming designs include Behind The Earth, Suicide in Bb, directed and designed the one-man performance art piece, A Noble Exile, The Speed of Darkness and Bent. Music, Cocaine & Philosophy at Greenway Court. For 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company, set designs include: What DC2 are Danny Cistone and Davis Campbell. Together and the Rabbi Saw, The Knights of Mary Phagan (NAACP Award separately they have designed and built sets for dozens of Nomination), Bill W. and Dr. Bob, Love, Sex and the I.R.S., film and theatre productions. Highlights include the festival Boys Next Door, Lenny is Back (and boy is he pissed), A favorite, Existence, Knights of Mary Phagan (NAACP Award New War, Night Stories, Eyes For Consuela and the world Nominated), L.A. premiere of A Few Good Men, Hatful of premiere of West of Brooklyn, which he also directed for Rain, and West of Brooklyn. the stage and screen. Other designs include An Evening

Get ready to scream! Theatre 68 presents it’s first annual Haunted House. Opens Friday the 13th through Halloween. Check the website for times and other info. www.68centcrew.com

5 Our Thanks 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company Sandra McHale Cynthia Alvarado Ryan Paul James DonnaMarie Recco Sheri Evans Sabrina Bolin Brian Jarvis Amy Reiss Sherry McCutcheon Tyler Christopher Fan Club Mia Chiaromonte Emily Kerns Priscilla Resendiz Danny Cistone 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company Tyler Christopher Stephen Kline Aimee Rivers Angela Pupello Plays 411 Danny Cistone* Corinna LaRocco John Rizzo Tyler Christopher Cornerstone Theatre Co. Tommy Colavito* Asher Lewis Deidra Sarego Kathy Fisher Microphones by Bruce Barker Tara Cook Melinda Lively Charlie Schmidt Jennifer Li Theatre Alliance Shannon Farrara Paula Lucero Jennifer Silva Marc Jackson Gold Star Meg Finn Sean Malone Rachael Sizgorich Julia Fisher Ronnie Marmo* Bill Steele Actors Equity Anthony L Gilardi Michelle Mellgren Diana Suko Heather Halley Sharis Menassian Michelle Tanner Paul A. Hicks Acacia Morgan Kurt TenEyck Lily Holleman Emily Morrison Christina Venuti Sam Ingraffia Angela Pupello* Arianna Wheat Katy Jacoby DJ Rabiola *Executive Board

If you would like to audition for the Crew or just get more info on our Theatre company, e-mail Ryan James @ [email protected]

T-shirts available 68 Cent Crew Play Reading Series Join us for the 1st Monday of every month at the Box Office. at 7:30 PM as we celebrate new works by reading them aloud. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. This lovely evening is FREE, but donations are gratefully accepted. Next Dates: November 6 December 4 January 8

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