Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing

Produced by Jade Warner, Lauren Plaxco, & Chad Doreck SET DESIGN...... Jeffrey Casciano LIGHTING...... Chris Rivera PUBLICIST...... Philip Sokoloff SCENIC PAINTERS...... Billy Budinich, Chris Jones COSTUMES...... Kasia Pilewicz and Gloria Gifford HAIR/MAKEUP...... Kasia Pilewicz HOUSE MANAGER...... Samiyah Swann Stage Management by Keith Walker & Justin Truesdale Box Office - Tahlia McCollum Our Company of GGC Players: Thank you for your participation in our theatrical, artistic adventure. Since 2013, we have been doing productions completely involving actors from the GGC - ORIGINAL ONE ACTS, THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, FOOL FOR LOVE, LIQUID LOVE (music), ALL I WANT IS MAGIC (music), Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED and Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS with a showcase and more music thrown in for extra excitement. Stage training is essential for discipline, imagination and stretching the actor. At Juilliard and Yale Drama School - this is their benchmark - the stage. Just because we're in L.A. is no reason to alter that basic and primary approach to being an actor with a long career. Being a stage trained actress from NYC, and studying first with Walt Witcover at HB Studios and then with the greats - Michael Shurtleff and Milton Katselas (a total of over 25 years studying with my mentors while working as an actress in film and television and internationally) - stage training is my benchmark as a teacher. In 2013, when I directed 13 original one-act plays, written by and starring the GGC PLAYERS, some nights 35 actors hit the stage. Very satisfying and commercially successful for the actors. We continued the momentum with THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, a production that started as a very successful scene in the advanced scene study class of The GGC. The Owl and the Pussycat received five very good reviews - opened on April 6 and closed on May 12. It was a success for the company. Our next production, Sam Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE, starring Lauren Plaxco, Chad Doreck and Robert May originated as a successful scene in the class also. That production, which I also had the privilege of directing, opened May 18, and returned August 24 for six weeks. It packed a powerful punch. After we successfully tackled SHAKESPEARE'S THE TEMPEST AND his THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, it was only natural that we attempt an original musical. The actors and I wrote the script and I selected the songs, collaborated on costumes and production design and off went go into DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON in March of 2016. And now, SHAKESPEARE'S MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - We hope this makes this a bawdy, bold and exciting project for all of us.

Thank you again for helping us get better and better and bringing you some insight and joy along the way - we hope. Onward with love, Gloria Gifford Executive Producer/Teacher/Director The Gloria Gifford Conservatory for the Performing Arts www.gloriagiffordconservatory.com

Mission Statement: We will outproduce the negativity, stay focused, over perform like the Olympians and put ourselves in a position where we have to fight and stretch for our passion and provide passion to all the people to whom we bring our art." Gloria Gifford - West Coast premiere of OUR LADY OF !"!ST STREET (Dir.) by Stephen Adly Guirgis (L.A. Times Critics Choice, L.A. Weekly Critics Choice, Nominated Best Ensemble L.A. Drama Critics Circle award, Ovation Award- "##$/"##%); WAIT UNTIL DARK, ON GOLDEN POND (starring Salome Jens and Andrew Prine - "#!") at GCT; ROMANTIC COMEDY, A BED AND A BAR, SUMMER AND SMOKE and over %& showcases. Directed !# actors on live TV - doing improvisations on the hit show THE MARQUETTE SHOW in Milan, Italy ("##%). Co- created and directed TAHLIA MCCOLLUM at CARNEGIE HALL - an evening of Slave narratives and Negro Spirituals at Carnegie Hall in "##&. As an actress, Gloria was discovered by Bill Cosby, and she went from Broadway in Arnold Wesker's THE MERCHANT starring Zero Mostel, directed by the great John Dexter to Hollywood in Neil Simon's CALIFORNIA SUITE, opposite Richard Pryor and Cosby. Gloria has starred in Canada in THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, London in Robert Patrick's MY CUP RANNETH OVER, Philadelphia in FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE - directed by award winning director Sheldon Epps among many stage performances. Gloria has starred or co-starred in HALLOWEEN II, '( HRS., GOING BERSERK, D.C. CAB, THIS IS SPINAL TAP, BIG TROUBLE, VICE VERSA, THE OTHERS, A PERFECT ENDING ("#!"), among others. Gloria has recurred as the principal on ABC-TV's LIFE GOES ON for ' seasons, recurred on HANGIN' WITH MR. COOPER for " seasons, played "Darnetta" opposite Tracey Ullman on TRACEY TAKES ON... for ) seasons and recurred on THE NANNY. She guest starred on shows like CAGNEY & LACEY (twice), THIRTYSOMETHING, ER, THE PRACTICE, SON OF THE BEACH, ( SIMPLE RULES, RITA ROCKS and co- starred opposite Whoopi Goldberg and Tobey Maguire in HOT ROD BROWN: CLASS CLOWN and opposite Gail O'Grady and Melissa Gilbert among others in Hallmark films ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS and THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT. Among her many national commercials, she was directed by the great Jim Sheridan (MY LEFT FOOT) in a Borders commercial. She has been directed by David Steinberg twice, starred opposite Jamie Lee Curtis twice, worked with Dirk Benedict, and worked with Tobey Maguire twice. She taught directors and writers at the acclaimed American Film Institute (AFI) in the Masters' program for six years and is now an international teacher - having taught models and actors from all over the world in Milan, Italy. She is the author of ACTING: WHERE IS THE LOVE? and is the mother of actor/singer Adam G. Reel: https://youtu.be/%PVil!RBo!I HHaylyeyleAmrybriz George Benedict Raven Bowens Jeff Hamasaki Brown Billy Budinich Marlin Chan

Leana Chavez Heather Compton Yvette DeVito Sonia Diaz Chad Doreck Justine Estrada

Joshua Farmer Joe Filippone Lindy Fujimoto Dylan R. George Keturah Hamilton Chris Jones

Abigail Kochunas Christian Maltez Sam Mansour Tahlia McCollum Alex Miller Maya Moore J

Kelly Musslewhite Tracey Nelson Nakta Pahlevan Benito Paje Kasia Pilewicz Lauren Plaxco

Antonio Roccucci Cynthia San Luis Diedra Shanell Danny Siegel Tejah Signori Samiyah Swann

Justin Truesdale Nancy Vivar Keith Walker Lucy Walsh

Jade Warner Teagan Wilson Sabrina Won Benedick, A lord and soldier from Padua; Conrade, follower of Don John. companion of Don Pedro Beatrice, niece of Leonato. Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon. Hero, daughter of Leonato Don John, "the Bastard Prince," brother of Don Margaret, waiting attendant on Hero. Pedro. Ursula, waiting-gentlewoman attendant on Claudio, of Florence; a count, companion of Hero. Don Pedro, friend to Benedick. Dogberry, the constable in charge of Messina's Leonato, governor of Messina; Hero's father night watch. Antonio, brother of Leonato. Verges, the Headborough, Dogberry's partner Balthasar, attendant on Don Pedro, a singer. Friar Francis, a priest. Borachio, follower of Don John. A Sexton, the judge of the trial of Borachio

Hayley Ambriz [email protected] Comm: ERA Talent- 323.935.0874 Originally from San Diego, Hayley is thrilled to be a part of her third show with the GGC players. Since the age of 17 she has been a working model while also performing in dozens of musical theatre productions. This year she has booked three commercials, two feature films, two music videos, and starred in her own web series. Last year she performed the role of the Courtesan on stage of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, and this year performed the role of Dr. Molly Mcdermott on stage of DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON. She would like to thank Mom, Dad, and Jeff. George Benedict [email protected] Theat/Comm: LoveStone Agency - 310.362.6233 Made his LA Stage bebut in a lead role in The GGC's production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Known for his roles in the internet hit THE RIFT and the upcoming feature film THE BOOK OF FIRE, George was raised in a successful entertainment family and spent his formative years split between LA and the picturesque mountains of Montana. He is a proud student of the highly lauded GGC and excited to be a part of this production. Raven Bowens [email protected] Theat/Comm:Abrams Artists -3108591417 Mgmt:McCaffrey Talent - 8187851886 Raven recently booked the role of Michael Bivins’ wife in the NEW EDITION biopic mini-series airing on BET in January 2017. She's a series regular on VERIZON GO90’s MR. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT & Cheer Channel's SECRET DIARY OF AN AMERICAN TEENAGER both airing later this year. This year she appeared in her first musical DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON (dir. Gloria Gifford) & her first national commercial (FORD). Other credits include: GHOST FAMILY (TBS PILOT PRESENTATION), MADDEN RIVALS (WEB), THE INDUSTRY (CBS), & DELIVERY: THE BEAST WITHIN (FILM). Theatre Credits Include: I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED and WILD SONGS AND NAKEDSOULS(bothdir.GloriaGifford),CANTATACRIOLLA(DisneyConcertHall).Ravenalsocoaches cheerleading for inner city youth. She thanks her relentless mentor & coach Gloria Gifford, her wonderful team of representatives & her loving, supportive family. Jeff Hamasaki Brown [email protected] Jeff was previously seen onstage in the award-winning GGC production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. He had performed across the west coast in a variety of shows, including the titular role in HAMLET and ArthurMiller'sALLMYSONS.HeisclassicallytrainedandbeinghalfJapanese,isfullyfocusedonbringing a new diverse quality to lead roles in film and TV. Jeff sends his love and thanks to his family, friends, and to Gloria Gifford for her unrelenting passion and inspiration. Billy Budinich [email protected] Theat: JFA-818.506.8311 Mgmt: Stevenson Talent 818.225.7390 Recently in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and THE TEMPEST, Billy also appeared in DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON. Credits also include a CADILLAC national commercial, UNTITLED MURDER PROJECT 2.0 (dir. Alonso F. Mayo), GGC Players (VERY) SHORT AND (ALMOST) SWEET ORIGINAL ONE-ACTS and WILD SONGS AND NAKED SOULS. Billy would like to thank Gloria, Amy, Brian, family, and his peers of the GGC. Marlin Chan [email protected] Comm: LB Talent - 818.536.5426 FromStockton,CaliforniathisisMarlin'sthirdGGCshow;mostrecentlyinDOWNONYOURKNEESAND UP TO THE MOON. A student at the conservatory for over a year now and has appeared in several advertisements for companies such as Coral actives, Paradigm Malibu, and Dave and Busters. Leana Chavez [email protected] Theat/Comm: Apex Talent Group - 818.963.8448 Leana just shot a GUEST STAR on MAJOR CRIMES along with having worked opposite Kevin Hart & Goerge Lopez. She also shot co-star roles in TWO BROKE GIRLS & THE MENTALIST on CBS. She worked opposite Benicio del Toro in Oliver Stone’s film SAVAGES. A very busy year for her starring in the shorts GANAS, AS THE WIND FALLS, the revenge thriller LET IT BLEED, DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON, THE TEMPEST and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at the GGC. She completed the Robi Reed project VINDICATED and did Spanish/English commercials. Leana, a Cuban/Salvadorean Angeleno,was also in the award winning short TUPAC IS NOT DEAD, written by Tracey Ali aka Nelson and directed by Chad Doreck. Leana would like to thank her mother for her never-ending love and support, her boss/friend Matt Chaffee for his patience, and Gloria for her infinite wisdom and guidance. Heather Compton [email protected] HailingfromSanAntonio,TX,HeatherismakinghersecondLosAngelesstageappearance,thefirstbeing The GGC's DOWN ON YOUR KNEES ANDUP TO THE MOON. She fell in love with acting while performing as Sharpay Evans in a production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. She feels blessed to have Gloria as a mentor and lucky to have found the GGC just two weeks after moving to LA. Heather thanks Gloria for the overflow of love and knowledge that she shares with her students. She is grateful for her parents' unconditional love and everlasting support.

Yvette De Vito [email protected] Theat/Comm: RPM Talent Agency - 818 333 5150 Yvette De Vito is originally from the Bay Area, and has a strong background in theatre, gymnastics, and dance. She completed the Theatre Arts BA program at San Jose State University prior to her move to Los Angeles in 2013. This is her fourth production at the GGC, having performed previously in WILD SONGS AND NAKED SOULS, I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED and DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON. She is endlessly grateful to Gloria Gifford for the opportunity to perform in this show, as well as to the patrons who attend and keep us doing what we love.

Sonia Diaz [email protected] Mgmt: Dream Talent Management 818.543.1512 Sonia has recently booked national McDonalds and Walgreens commercials and played the Courtesan in Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON, Dir. Gloria Gifford. Sonia has a recurring role on Amazon Prime TV series BORDERLINE. She is grateful to Gloria and the GGC. Chad Doreck [email protected] Theat: AMT Artists - 818.905.3800 Comm: Osbrink - 818.760.2488 Recently recieved mulitple nominations for his performance in SERRANO based on Cyrano De Bergerac (dir. Joel Zwick) and starred in the critically acclaimed production of Sam Shepard’s FOOL FOR LOVE produced here at the GGC (Dir. Gloria Gifford). He also starred in the Outer Critics award winning Off- Broadway musical ALTAR BOYZ after he was a finalist on NBC's GREASE: YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT. Credits include TV: iCARLY, NCIS, NYPD BLUE, TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, Greg Brady in THE BRADY BUNCH IN THE WHITE HOUSE Film: DEATH WITHOUT CONSENT, JACKASS II, Web: The Untitled Fiction Project, season 2 - for which Dir. Alonso F. Mayo exclusively hired GGC students.. LA Stage: TWIST (Dir.Debbie Allen), GIDGET (Dir. Francis Ford Coppola), SCARY MUSICAL, and Shakespeare, Musical and more here at the GGC . Deep thanks to his support: Parents, Family, Class, & Gloria for expanding his artistic soul. Justine Estrada [email protected] Born and raised in California, Justine is excited to participate in her first stage production with The GGC. Justine has been performing in theatre and dance for several years and is looking forward to future productions with the GGC Players. She is grateful to be working with the amazing director Gloria Gifford. Joshua Farmer [email protected] Joshua hails from the same town as Richard Pryor and has the same feelings about coming from Peoria, IL. After studying acting at Central College and Harper College, Joshua did the two-year program at the Sanford Meisner Center in Los Angeles and currently studies at the GGC. He has performed in plays ranging from HAMLET, RAISIN IN THE SUN, THE SHADOW BOX, WAITING FOR LEFTY, THE COMEDYOFERRORS,THETEMPEST,andDOWNONYOURKNEESUPTOTHEMOON.Filmcredits include JUST RUN, CHASING THE TRAIN, SIX OF US, CHANGING MY LIFE. He is happy to work with his teammates at the GGC and thanks them all, his Mom and his teacher Gloria. Joe Filippone [email protected] Comm: BBA 818.506.8188 Mgmt: The GSI Network 818.888.1188 Joe is happy to be making his GGC Players debut. He was last seen in Theatre West's world premiere of THE CLAW and has toured with the musical MICKEY & WORM as well as voicing the radio drama. He also lent his voice to the video game THE THING. Joe appeared on CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL and FREAKSHOW and the films CUT and SAFE LANDING. A LAMDA and ACAPA nominee, Joe is also the author of over 60 short stories and seven novels. Lindy Fujimoto [email protected] Comm: Carrie Macy Talent Agency - 424.281.0256 Lindy was born and raised right here in the San Fernando Valley. She won the title of Miss Tomodachi at the Nisei Week Queen - Japanese American pageant in Los Angeles. She has since been in the short filmTHEBRIDGE aswellasadvertisementsforGrandMarnier,TheBigTenNetworkandLenovotoname a few. In 2015 she joined the Gloria Gifford Conservatory and feels tremendously lucky to be part of such a talented group. Dylan R. George [email protected] Comm: Firestarter Ent. 213.531.0547 Hailing from Dublin, Ohio, Dylan moved to LA in September, 2015, and joined the GGC during his second week in LA and has never looked back. Outside of the GGC, he is honored to be playing the character, NeckBeard,intheindependentfilmATTACHMENTS,co-writtenbyRichardKrevolinandJosephBologna and starring Katharine Ross. He is also starring in the horror comedy web series, KILLER UNIVERSITY. He’d like to thank everyone at the GGC for their constant inspiration and passion. Keturah Hamiltom [email protected] Mgmt: EM Model Management - 917.796.6951 Comm: Trio Talent Agency - 323.851.6884 Keturah Hamilton was born in Jamaica, West Indies. She was discovered by Modeling Association of America International, INC. and moved to New York City. She was signed by EM model Management. Keturah has appeared in numerous music videos with Akon, Mary J Blige, and Frankie J. She has also been featured in high profile print ads with Puff Daddy and 50 Cent, and appeared in countless magazines such as Allure, Source, and Complex. She made her acting debut in a Nigerian film CRAZY LIKE A FOX with co-star Angel Lola Luv. She also starred in an action feature film REDEMPTION OF PARADISE. Keturah appeared in STILL A TEEN MOVIE directed by Melvin James. Ms. Hamilton is currently studying and perfecting her craft at the Gloria Gifford Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Chris Jones [email protected] Theat: LoveStone Agency- 310.362.6233 Comm: RC Talent- 310.883.4833 A California native born in San Diego, has been studying acting intensively at The GGC for three years where he has been trained exclusively by Gloria Gifford and is proud to say she has taught him everything he knows. Chris can currently be seen in several commercials for Ross and was in the GGC Production of (DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON, WILD SONGS AND NAKED SOULS, Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST and as Dromio of Syracuse in Shakespeare’s COMEDY OF ERRORS.

Abigail Kochunas [email protected] Mgmt: Hines & Hunt Entertainment- 818.557.7516 Comm: Daniel Hoff Agency - 323.932.2500 AbigailwasrecentlyseeninseveralrolesinTHECOMEDYOFERRORS,performedinISTANDBEFORE YOU NAKED & THE TEMPEST, all directed by Gloria Gifford. Abigail also booked a co-star on TV Land’s THE EXES, performed in the GGC’s WILD SONGS AND NAKED SOULS, and sang in the GGC's ALL I WANT IS MAGIC. Other credits include: co-starring in one of the final episodes of ER, opposite a boa constrictor; a national SUBWAY commercial; starring in the web series THE DIVAS; understudying (and performing) in FOOL FOR LOVE, dir. Gloria Gifford; and the GGC Players’ (VERY) SHORT AND (ALMOST) SWEET ORIGINAL ONE-ACTS (two roles). She also starred in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at GCT, for which she won Outstanding Achievement by a Lead Actress, as well as understudied and performed in GCT’s production of WAIT UNTIL DARK, dir. Gloria Gifford. Abigail thanks Gloria, her family and her fellow GGC Players for their endless passion, love and support Christian Maltez [email protected] Comm: BBA Talent - 818.506.8188 Native Angeleno Christian is privileged to be a member of the GGC. He sang in the successful GGC production ALL I WANT IS MAGIC and performed in WILD SONGS AND NAKED SOULS in 2014. He performed in a leading role in the GGC PLAYERS production of Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON and recently, he booked a commercial for Avion Tequila. He thanks his family and friends for their loving support and to Gloria Gifford for teaching him a courageous path to take. Sam Mansour [email protected] From Syria, Sam was referred to the GGC by Carlos Bernard (24 - who studied with Gloria at the Beverly Hills Playhouse) and made his stage debut in DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON. Sam would like to thank Carlos, his parents, & the GGC. Tahlia McCollum [email protected] Tahlia McCollum is an actress and singer with a degree in operatic voice from USC Flora L. Thornton School of Music. After getting her degree she was directed by Gloria Gifford in OUR STORY THROUGH SONG, a one-woman show of Slave Narratives and Negro Spirituals performed at Carnegie Hall. Ms. McCollumhasalsobeendirectedbyGloriaGiffordinproductionsofTennesseeWilliams'sSUMMERAND SMOKE, the west coast premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis's OUR LADY OF 121st ST and ALL I WANT IS MAGIC. She wishes to thank Gloria Gifford and all the members of the GGC and is please and thrilled to be a part of this next production. Alex Miller [email protected] Last year performed 3 roles in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS as well as the year before playing Trinculo in Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST. Recent credits include independent features RETRIBUTION starring Harry Lennix, ESCAPE ARTIST, BRYAN, CRAZY BITCHES starring Blake Berris, as well as Disney ChannelsTVmoviePUZZLED.AlsoworkedonDiscoveryChannelsKILLERKIDSandLifetimesDEADLY SINS.WasjustseenatCannesco-starringinLETGO.HasrecentlybeeninthestageproductionsofWILD SONGSANDNAKEDSOULS,VERYSHORTANDALMOSTSWEETORIGINALONEACTS,alldirected by Gloria Gifford. Alex also has been seen in commercials for CARMAX as well as a series of commercials for the sun-glass company ARNETT. Alex wants to thank Gloria for helping him carve his art and for showing him how to free fall with his life. Reel: https://vimeo.com/123787393 Maya Moore [email protected] Maya Moore was born in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Southern California at the age of 7. As a young girl, Maya danced ballet for 9 years, played the violin for 4 years. She performed in musicals like THE WIZ and CINDERELLA. While attending Bishop Alemany High School, she discovered the Gloria Gifford Conservatory. Since being at the GGC, Maya has starred in a feature film: STRONGHOLD and done print work for PopSugar magazine and perfomed in DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON. Maya thankS her mom for her continued to support, her family, friends and Gloria Gifford for the support. Kelly Musslewhite [email protected] A Baylor Film graduate, Kelly most recently performed as Betty Lou Bisher, a shy young woman in love with a convicted serial killer, in GGC's strong and all female cast of award winning Joyce Carol Oate's I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED. She also appeared in GGC's WILD SONGS NAKED SOULS and ALL I WANT IS MAGIC. She was seen performing in ALLEGRO at The Colony Theatre in June for the International Children Advocacy Network (YesICan). She thanks her family, friends, and her fellow GGC players. Thank you to Gloria for teaching where the Love is in both her music and acting. Tracey Ann-Marie Nelson [email protected] Comm: Commercials Unlimited - 310 278 5123 Mgmt: Stevenson Talent Mgmt - 818 225 7390 Tracey appeared on the AFI film,THE MISFITS (dir. Charlie Polinger), NBC’s THE TROPHY WIFE, a national commercial, and WILD SONGS AND NAKED SOULS (dir. Gloria Gifford.) She performed in the GGC Players' (VERY) SHORT AND (ALMOST) SWEET ORIGINAL ONE-ACTS as well as penning one of the original plays. She starred in the web series PUNANNY DIARIES (dir. Lisa Robinson), starred in GETTING OUT, IN ARABIA WE’D ALL BE KINGS (dir. Jeremy Aluma) and OUR LADY OF 121ST Street (dir. Gloria Gifford) both by Stephen Adly Guirgis, the latter of which was LA Times critic’s choice and nominated for LA Weekly Theater Award. She worked in the DGA/WGA Women's Reading Series (dir. FayeHauser). AgraduateofPurdue,shealsoworkedoppositeJoePantolianoonCBS’sTHEHANDLER, was in the indie feature NIKITA BLUES. She was selected from hundreds of entrants to be mentored by Marshall Herskovitz for the PGA Diversity Workshop and out of that she has written 3 feature films. She thanks her family especially her dad and Gloria for believing in her. Nakta Pahlevan [email protected] Nakta is blissful to be a member of GGC and just did her 3rd theatrical performance in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS as the Courtesan. She has been in the GGC productions of I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED ,and WILD SONGS & NAKED SOULS directed on stage by Gloria Gifford. And also just had a successful showcase with GGC players at Edgemar theater. She is a proud American citizen of Iranian descent. Nakta trains at GGC and thanks her family, friends, and brilliant Gloria Gifford who has given her unlimited support for the adventurous journey that has just begun. Benito Paje [email protected] Theat/Comm: NCA- 323.467.8954 Benito was recently featured on GENERAL HOSPITAL. Other roles include a recurring role on the TV series VERONICA MARS, and a terrorist on the award winning TV series 24. Past GGC shows include THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON. He has worked on indie films and in theatre productions all around Los Angeles since he arrived here from Washington, D.C. Benito's father worked as a chef at the White House for 25 years and his brother still works there - and that's where Benito got his first taste of acting. He thanks his teacher Gloria Gifford for all of her support, passion and endless creativity. And the entire GGC!! Kasia Pilewicz [email protected] Theat & Comm: Media Artists Group - 323.658.5050 Kasia just completed the GGC Production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS following back to back runs of I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED & THE TEMPEST. She recently shot a Cheerios commercial. She booked a feature film lead her first month in LA, quirky comedy THE TRUTH ABOUT YOU. Kasia has starred in many independent films, including award winning SLUT & NEVER GONNA BREAK, & she co- starred on HBO's THE BORING LIFE OF JACQUELINE. Kasia is best known as a finalist from CW's AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL. She has appeared on many national TV shows & modeled in NYC for V Magazine, Seventeen, Glamour, NY Fashion Week. Kasia is a native, 1st generation American from a large Polish family. She thanks her family, friends, classmates & brilliant mentor Gloria Gifford, who has given her so many life changing experiences. Reel: resumes.actorsaccess.com/kasiapilewicz Lauren Plaxco [email protected] Comm: O'Neill Talent Group - 818.566.7717 Mgmt: Artistic Endeavors - 323.549.4300 Lauren just shot two co-star roles on SCANDAL, as well as co-starring in the Jason Reitman comedy CASUALonHulu. ShealsoplayedJimmyKimmel'swifeinhisKimmel4VPcampaignannouncement.She booked a role playing the temptress in the indie comedy FROZEN PEAS. Lauren recently booked a National commercial, a co-star role on SHAMELESS, and completed an 8-wk run in DOWN ON YOUR KNEES&UPTOTHEMOONdir.byhermentor. ShealsostarredintwosuccessfulrunsofSamShepard's FOOL FOR LOVE (dir. Gloria Gifford) in which she was reviewed as "...a young Jessica Lange, combining blonde beauty with impressive dramatic chops" (StageSceneLA). Other credits include: BLOODLINES, SYNC, UNTITLED FICTION/MURDER PROJECT (two seasons- dir. Alonso F. Mayo), GLORY BOY DAYS, GENERIC THRILLER. Other Stage credits: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED, THE TEMPEST, WILD SONGS & NAKED SOULS, WAIT UNTIL DARK. Lauren thanks Gloria for her passionate leadership and her family for their loving support. Antonio Roccucci [email protected] Born and raised in Stockton, CA, Antonio got his start in acting doing musicals. He starred as Dromio in the last year's GGC production of Shakespeare’s COMEDY OF ERRORS and was in DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON. This is his 3rd production with the GGC Players. He is ecstatic to be a part of the show and gives big thanks to his family, friends and Gloria. Cynthia San Luis [email protected] Theat: HRi Talent - 818.733.2424 Comm: LoveStone Agency - 310.362.6233 Mgmt: Endorse Management Group -310.614.6545 Cynthia has three projects releasing this year: feature film HALLUCINOGEN, WILL YOU HELP ME, ANTON? and comedy FROZEN PEAS where she worked again with Oscar-nominated director Alonso F. Mayo after having been in his web series UNTITLED MURDER PROJECT 2.0. She was recently directedbyPeterDuBoisandStephenBelber("Match")forTHEPOWEROFDUFFatGeffenPlayhouse. Other credits include HBO's THE NEWSROOM, BET rom com HE’S MINE NOT YOURS, DISNEY PRESENTS: EXPLORED, LOOKBOOK (dir. Emmy-winner Bernie Su), and ROSHAMBO (dir. Ted Melfi, "St. Vincent"). She played Pocahontas for the 2nd time in viral video STAR WARS MUSICAL. On stage, Cynthia has been directed by her mentor Gloria Gifford in the acclaimed production I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED, THE TEMPEST, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and in WILD SONGS & NAKED SOULS. Cynthia thanks her family, friends, fellow GGC Players for their continued love and support and Gloria for her unending passion, guidance and inspiration. Deidra Shanell [email protected] Deidra Shanell was born in Dallas, Texas. She currently lives in Los Angeles and is studying at the Gloria Gifford Conservatory. She has starred in several short films: TULIP HILL a period piece, STEVIE & THE WAREHOUSE a colorful drama, and the drama ACCEPTANCE to name a few. She's had leading roles in two independent films; THE BRIEFCASE, AND SECRET SISTERHOOD PART II. Her stage credits include; "I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED", "THE COMEDY OF ERRORS", and "WILD SONGS AND NAKED SOULS". She is forever grateful and thanks her mentor, family and supportive friends. Danny Siegel [email protected] Danny is thrilled to be a part of this GGC production. A New York transplant, Danny studies exclusively with Gloria Gifford. LA Credits include: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and DOWN ON YOUR KNEES UP TO THE MOON (GGC prod. Gloria Gifford dir.) WHAT DO YOU THINK? a film by Scott Marshall. . Endless gratitude for his mentor, Gloria Gifford and the GGC. Constant love to Dr. Stu, Becky, Eric and Viv Siegel.

Tejah Signori [email protected] Originally from Honolulu, HI, Tejah has spent the last 2 1/2 years studying at the GGC. She was seen in Shakespeare'sTHECOMEDYOFERRORS,ISTANDBEFOREYOUNAKED,hasperformedintheGGC PLAYER’S SHOWCASE at the Falcon Theater, and shot the TV pilot CENTRAL CITY TELEVISION FESTIVAL. She also did a voice over project with director Tony Kaye. A huge thank you to Gloria Gifford for her guiding inspiration and to her family for their unconditional love and support. Reel: http:// www.lacasting.com/tejahsignori Samiyah Swann [email protected] Mgmt: McCaffrey Talent - 818.785.1886 SamiyahgrewupinTheBahamasontheislandofNassauandisaCumLaudegraduateofElmiraCollege, New York. As a theater actress Samiyah has completed a successful 8 week run in FOR COLORED GIRLSWHOHAVECONSIDEREDSUICIDEWHENTHERAINBOWISENUFastheLadyinGreen..She had a three month run as Emilia in Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. She aslo had a 9 week run in Joyce Carol Oat's I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED. She co-starred in the award winning web series UNTITLEDFICTIONPROJECTseasons1and2dir.byAcademyAwardnominatedAlonsoFMayowhich has received over 100,000 hits on YouTube. Justin Truesdale [email protected] Mgmt: Stevenson Talent - 818.225.7390 Hailing from Maryland, Justin has been living in LA for almost 4 years and has been studying with renowned master actor and teacher Gloria Gifford at The Gloria Gifford Conservatory. Her teachings have paved the way for auditions, an understudy role in Jamaica Moon Productions' The Owl and the Pussycat, 3 Industry Showcases, a hilarious turn as Stephano in Shakespeare's The Tempest, and recently starring as Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors. He also recently starred on an episode of Sex Sent Me to the ER on TLC. Justin also starred on stage in the comedy SEX, FAITH, AND JASON WEXLER at Two Roads Theatre. Justin would like to thank Gloria for her guidance and wisdom. Finally, a massive thank you to his family back home for their relentless support and love. Enjoy the show! Nancy Vivar [email protected] Theat: Howard Talent West - 818.766.5300 Nancy ended 2015 performing in William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERROS. She also did a 9 week run in Joyce Carol Oates' I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED, both directed by Gloria Gifford. She is fluent in Spanish and also performed with Los Huizacheros Folkloric dance group company of Los Angeles. Nancy is grateful to have the full support and guidance of her acting teacher Gloria Gifford, her family and the community at the GGC. Keith Walker [email protected] Comm: Sovereign Talent Group - 310.474.4000 Mgmt: McCaffrey Talent - 818.785.1886 Since his admittance into the Gloria Gifford Conservatory, Keith Walker has appeared in THE (very) SHORT AND (almost) SWEET ONE ACTS, WILD SONGS and NAKED SOULS, The TEMPEST, and COMEDYOFERRORS.Healsoactsasco-stagemanagerforalltheGGCproductionswhichincludeTHE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, FOOL FOR LOVE, ALL I WANT IS MAGIC, LIQUID LOVE. Before studying with Gloria, Keith was living in New York and performed in several Off-Off-Broadway productions. He Thanks his family for their support and The GGC. Lucy Walsh [email protected] Theat & Comm: Innovative Artists - 310.656.5139 Mgmt: Powerline Management - 301.472.7066 Lucy is busy in Television, Film, Theatre and Music. She got her acting start when she starred in a scripted tv pilot for the CW based on her circle of friends (Dir. Lee Toland Krieger). In Television, Lucy just Guest Starred on both NCIS and for CBS. Her first feature film, MOTHER'S DAY, starring Julia Roberts (Dir. Garry Marshall) is released this Spring, with her original song 'Winter Coat' included on the soundtrack (also available on iTunes). Lucy's other films include the Sundance hit THE TRUTH ABOUT EMANUEL starring Jessica Biel, and thriller NO SOLICITORS opposite Eric Roberts. In Theatre, Lucy performed consecutive 3 month runs of Joyce Carol Oates' I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED, and both Shakespeare's COMEDY OF ERRORS (Adriana) and THE TEMPEST (Ariel), for which she was nominated for a Broadway World Award. All Directed by Gloria Gifford. Lucy has toured the world with her music, most recently with MAROON 5 and ONE REPUBLIC. She has performed on National TV, starring on MTV's ROCK THE CRADLE, and sung the National Anthem both at Dodger Stadium and for President Bill Clinton. She has appeared on many artists records, including her cover on Roy Orbison's Tribute Record (iTunes). Her original songs have been recorded by other artists in multiple languages. Lucy deeply thanks her relentless Coach Gloria Gifford. Ian Lafrenais and Joel Ewing. Jade Warner [email protected] Theat/Comm: JFA - 818.506.8311 Originally from Lancaster, Ca, Jade was nominated twice by Indie Intertube Awards for her performance opposite Jeffrey Casciano in the web-series, UNTITLED MURDER PROJECT, dir. Academy Award nominated Alonso Mayo- she won Best Supporting Actress (almost got Best Villain), she also finished UNTITLED MURDER PROJECT 2.0. Jade has worked on many short films and indies including THE SETTLERS, THE SANCTUM and FROM THE TOP besides numerous commercials. She recently performed in Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS working on multiple roles and starred in a production of THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT. She did 12 performances with astounding direction from Gloria Gifford, co-starring Bill Stevenson and co-starred and co-producing the 9 week run of Joyce Carol Oates' I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED (dir. Gloria Gifford). She is so grateful for the loving support from her family and her colleagues at THE GGC and a BIG THANK YOU to her grandmother and to her teacher Gloria because this is quite a journey and with Gloria's support she is continually growing as an artist as well as a human being. Teagan Wilson [email protected] Teagan is thrilled to be in Los Angeles with the GGC Players. She grew up in Washington State and received her B.A. in Theater Performance from Central Washington University. She also studied at the Actor's Movement Studio in NYC before coming to L.A. and beginning her training at the Gloria Gifford Conservatory. Some stage credits include Meg in LEADING LADIES, Trixy in SCOOP ON MURDER, and as Komachi in a Western/Noh fusion play, NOH TELLING. She thanks her family and friends for their constant support and Gloria for her teachings, and this opportunity. Sabrina Won [email protected] Comm: DDO 323.462.8000 Theat: The Empowered Artists 888.501.5444 Born in New York she grew up in LA since hight school, Sabrina received her bachlor's degree in Theatre from California State University of Northridge. Sabrina, former track athlete and model, she gratefully joined the GGC and plans to take her career to the next level. She has been in the GGC productions of I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED, THE TEMPEST, WILD SONGS AND NAKED SOULS and COMEDY OF ERRORS. She is thrilled to be in DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND UP TO THE MOON also directed by Gloria. She thanks her loved ones and The GGC. doreck pipeline IAMFITNESS365.COM

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