Cast

Lena Bouton (Far From The Tree: April, Table 3: Meg) – Originally from Florida, Lena is proud to call Los Angeles her home. She had such a blast IN THE BEDROOM that she is making her writing debut for the stage IN THE DINING ROOM. While Lena’s first love and focus is acting, she is also a producer and writer. She has produced television, theatre, and most recently a New Media comedy series for Xbox, which she Guest Starred in as well. Lena is most appreciative of all of the loveliness that surrounds her, most notably her friends, family, boyfriend, and manager. For resume and professional contact info visit www.LenaBouton.com.

Shannon Bunchman (B.Y.K.O.T.A.: Shelly) – Shannon Bunchman hails from Grand Rapids, MI stopping in Boston, MA to receive her Bachelor’s degree in music at Berklee College of Music. She’s been in LA just over a year pursuing a career in performance. She is currently studying at the Howard Fine Acting Studio and is optimistic in her future acting endeavors.

Michael Camacho (Bunker: Brian) – Michael Camacho is deeply honored to be working with Studio C Artists and this Royal Ensemble of “Artistic killers”, currently can be seen in a National Snapple Commercial, films HALF THE MAN written/produced/starred by Michael Camacho, ELENA wriiten and directed by Brazilian filmmaker Petra Costa, MIDLIFE written/directed by Greg Travis, in ROMEO & JULIET at the Knightsbridge Theater, and he has been a principle player in productions of HELLZ KITCHEN ABLAZE critics pick by Tommy Carter, WITHIN THE SKINS OF THE SAINTS by Mark Borkowski, FIRST CLASS by Candido Tirado, the late Lou Larusso’s VESPERSEVE, Bertolt Brecht’s THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI, OTHELLO, and HAIR. Indies, FOUR EYED MONSTERS and TV COWBOY with Mark Ruffalo and Alexis Arquette. And recently finished a films MORNING PEOPLE written and directed by Steven Friedlander and MARK by Gabil Sultanov. Oh and by the way, look for his CD JUST FOR YOU – the kid can swing the Great American Songbook as well, and currently the official jazz vocalist for The Late Night Jazz Orchestra 18 piece big band. Had a Pop Hit as a former member of a Duo called “Sly Fox” a number of years back on Capitol Records called “Let’s Go All The Way”… He also teaches a scene study/technique class for the training lab at the Elephant Theater on Theater Row. Michael can be reached at 310-500-5450 – and check out his credits on imdB.

Dawn Davis (Flipping The Bird: Kate) – Coming off a run with The Blank Theatre’s 2013 Young Playwrights Festival, Dawn is thrilled to be part of IN THE DINING ROOM. Dawn is a Producer with The Blank Theatre, where she has parlayed her project management skills to her artistic endeavors in Los Angeles. Aside from being an Actor & Voiceover artist, she is Co-chair of the Voice Actor Business Group & a SAG Foundation BookPAL and recently produced & narrated, HEROES: 50 STORIES OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT, by Lenore Skomal, available on audible.com. More @ dawnpdavis.com.

Michael Edelstein (Flipping The Bird: Peter) – A New York native, Michael attended the “Famed” High School of Performing Arts and the Tisch School of the Arts. On screen he has appeared in AVALON, FALL TIME, and ONE CHILD (in the role of Dr. Henry Kissinger). Recent credits include Comedy Central’s THE BEN SHOW and on the LA theatrical productions of IT MUST BE HIM and the award winning HOBOKEN TO HOLLYWOOD at the Edgemar Center of the Arts. Member of AEA & SAG-AFTRA. mdedelstein61@gmail.com

Xander France (B.Y.K.O.T.A.: Bob) – Xander started his acting career in kindergarten where he made his debut as the Cat in the play THE CAT. Xander is ecstatic to be apart of this wonderful production and has had a blast working with his superhuman cast mates and legendary director, Jordan Smith. Xander pursued acting at an early age on Vancouver Island, Canada. His first plays included JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE and he moved on to become the lead in the FULL MONTY and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, one of his favorite musicals and a dream role. Shortly after, he moved to New York to train at Stella Adler’s School of Acting. Upon returning home, he decided to focus his energy on moving to Los Angeles where he could do both film and theatre while training at Edgemar Center of the Arts in Santa Monica. He wants to give huge love to his girlfriend Lee and his Mom, Dad and Brother, family and friends for all the love and support.

Rebecca Herrick (Table 3: Charlie) – Rebecca Herrick is a graduate of The Second City and iO West. Her all female improv troupe, CLEOPATRA JONES, performs regularly at both theatres and venues across LA. She is currently studying at Studio C. Rebecca writes, produces and performs sketch comedy with the group FLIPPED OUT, and also produces and performs with Books with Feet, a non-profit theatre company that transforms classic short stories into staged performances by performing every written word. Rebecca was born and raised in Pardeeville, Wisconsin where she made her stage debut at 11 in Agatha Christie’s A SPIDER’S WEB.

Pippa Hinchley (A Line Is Drawn At Ruby Tuesday’s: Ginger, Mikey: Mom) – Since moving to LA, Pippa has been in film festival hit BARRACUDA, Fox series TOUCH and Dreamworks’ PEOPLE LIKE US, directed by Alex Kurtzman, as well as performing at the LA Comedy Festival and stand-up at The Comedy Store and the Improv. In the UK she is best known as a series regular in CORONATION STREET, as well as dozens of BBC series and movies including, THE BILL, EASTENDERS and Michael Palin’s hit film EAST OF IPSWICH. Pippa also played Fergie in NBC’s Royal flick, FERGIE AND ANDREW, many years ago, although she tries not to mention it. Theatre includes lead roles in BUS STOP (with Jerry Hall and Shaun Cassidy) and her solo show DESTINATION ELEVATION in London’s West End; 2 sell-out Edinburgh Festival shows and many plays directed by Sir Alan Ayckbourn including COMIC POTENTIAL, AR Gurney’s LATER LIFE and Neil Simon’s CHAPTER TWO. Writing credits include Emmy winning Brit sketch show SMACK THE PONY, Cannes selected short BREAKING OUT and hit UK teen series SOPHIA’S DIARY. She produces her own incredibly low rent web-sketch show Live!Sex!Girls! which has been picked up by Babelgum and StaytunedTV. www.pippahinchley.com • www.livesexgirlscomedy.com

Jake Jacobi (B.Y.K.O.T.A.: Dale) – Born and raised in Newport Beach,CA. Went to UCLA and played collegiate tennis there. Believes that THE OTHER GUYS is an underrated comedy. Enjoys playing golf, soccer, tennis, and basketball. Admires Stiffler, Van Wilder and Kenny Powers. Is an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Favorite sports teams are the Green Bay Packers, LA Angels and Los Angeles Lakers. Aspires to have a life like Alan Garner. If he wasn’t acting, he would be farming in Normal, Illinois.

AJ Jones (Mikey: Son) – AJ recently finished a tremendous run of the world premiere play REVOLVER at the Celebration Theatre. Recent theatre credits include: TRAINSPOTTING (Dir. Roger Mathey), OSWALD (Dir. Richmond Shepard), WHAT’S WRONG WITH ANGRY (Dir. Michael Matthews), and THE TEMPERAMENTALS (The Blank Theatre Co.) alongside Dennis Christopher and John Tartaglia. His most recent feature film LEGENDS II: A HALLOWEEN TALE is available for free download at godboutentertainment.com. @A_2the_J

Chris Karmiol (Leviticus Rising: Bruce) – Chris Karmiol was born and raised in New York City and has lived in Los Angeles for 7 lucky years. He recently performed in the play ART at the Ruby Theater in Hollywood, GRAVE KNOWLEDGE at the Actors Workout Studio in North Hollywood, and L.A. Opera’s DULCE ROSA at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. Thanks Sabrina, Sean, and Yuki for your hard work. Follow on Twitter @karmiol

Kahyun Kim (Imaginary Spaghetti: Jeanne) – Born and raised in South Korea, Kahyun is thrilled to make her first debut at the Studio C Artists. Kahyun is a recent graduate of the Juilliard Drama Division and currently studying Improv at the Groundlings. Some of her favorite roles include Judith Bliss in HAY FEVER, Lauren in CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION and last but not least, Bottom in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. She recently made her Hollywood film Debut in A MANY SPLINTERED THING, which she also dialect coached Korean for Chris Evans and Michelle Monaghan.

Holiday Kinard (Bunker: Joceylyn) – Holiday Kinard got her BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Florida and has also studied at the JW Studio and iO West. She was most recently seen onstage as Calpurnia in Griot Theatre’s production of JULIUS CAESAR, and can be found online as Kristian in the sci-fi series FREELANCERS (www.watchfreelancers.com).

Max Lichtig (Far From The Tree: Maxwell) – Ever since he was a wee lad growing up in Los Angeles, Max has had a passion for performing, which could be seen in his family’s earliest home videos. Though not his most layered perfomance, Max showcased his ability to project at the ripe age of 6 days old during his Bris, which marked his first taped acting endeavor. In 6th grade he was able to further hone his craft during his school’s rendition of The Wizard of Oz where he played the part of a farmer that – though it might have been considered “trivial” or “meaningless to the story” – inspired him to keep trucking. Max’s breakout role came in his middle school production of Joseph’s Technicholor Dreamcoat where he was cast alongside high schoolers and first proved he could hang with the big boys. These experiences and subsequent others led him to Studio C Artists where he was fortunate enough to study under a couple of LA’s most genuinely inspirational and passionate acting coaches, Jonny Coppola and Michael Sonntag. Max would like to thank his dear family and friends, and his first dog Lucy, whose untimely death in 2007 offered Max a great emotional recall for sad scenes.

Wes McGee (20:30: Roy) – Wes McGee is a graduate from the University of Georgia. His past Los Angeles stage credits include the Chekhov School International’s production of THE SEAGULL, John Patrick Shanely’s WELCOME TO THE MOON, Tennessee Williams ORPHEUS DESCENDING and the lead in the new play WAR WOUNDS. His recent television and film credits include TNT’s SOUTHLAND, USA’s COMMON LAW and can be seen along side Ray Liota in the movie THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAILS. Along with his love for acting he also produced and written several shorts and pilots including the short film CALLING FOR LIBERTY which will can be seen in upcoming film festivals.

Clancy McLain (B.Y.K.O.T.A.: Margaret) – Clancy McLain has been seen in a wide array of national commercial and print campaigns as well as several popular online sketches, including TALKING CARL TALKS TOO MUCH, an official selection of the Los Angeles Comedy Shorts Film Festival. She’s thrilled to be part of IN THE DINING ROOM. For more information, visit www.clancymclain.com.

Sydney Meyer (Flipping The Bird: Amy) – Sydney started acting at the age of 9 when she attended Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts and starred in her first short film and a production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, after many years in the theater she went on to train with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and to dance with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. She then attended the Etobicoke School for the Arts double majoring in dance and drama and started into film and television. She has appeared on the TV shows DANGEROUS PERSUASIONS and DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION as well as the film SPRNVA. She is now studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts here in Los Angeles. Sydney is 17 years old and a Toronto native.

J. Richey Nash (Far From The Tree: Harris) – J. Richey Nash is an award-winning actor, writer & filmmaker who has worked in television, film, and theater for nearly two decades. His acting credits include TV guest appearances on CRIMINAL MINDS, GEORGE LOPEZ, STILL STANDING, and ALL MY CHILDREN, as well as lead or supporting roles in the feature films STAY ALIVE, THE F WORD, FABLED, LIVE EVIL (post-production), and HITTING THE CYCLE, which he also wrote, produced and directed. His LA stage work includes MR. SHAW GOES TO HOLLYWOOD at Laguna Playhouse, HEADS at the Blank Theatre, SPIKE HEELS at the Eclectic Company, and Harold Pinter’s BETRAYAL at the Attic, among others. Richey is a graduate of Princeton University and a former professional baseball player with the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox organizations. More info at www.jricheynash.com.

Jorge-Luis Pallo (A Line Is Drawn At Ruby Tuesday’s: John) – Jorge Pallo was born in New York and raised in Queens, of proud Ecuadorian and Puerto Rican parents. After graduating from NYU’s prestigious TISCH School of The Arts, he moved to Los Angeles and soon after booked a series of credible high-profile roles. He worked on films like MINORITY REPORT, WAR OF THE WORLDS, AND LIONS FOR LAMBS. He most recently appeared as, Brian, in much anticipated sequel INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2. Jorge’s television episodic work includes: recurring appearances on RESURRECTION BLVD., THE SHIELD, The UNIT, 24, SONS OF ANARCHY and of course his most notable appearance would be as series regular, Marc Molina, in several episodes of THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER. He most recently appeared as the antagonist, Gio, in THE LIST staring Michael Pena. Over the years, Jorge has also been putting his talents to good use as an acting coach for Scott Sedita Acting Studios and various charitable organizations, such as The Inside Out Program (bringing theater arts programs to at risk youth) & The Hollywood Heart Foundation (bringing theater arts programs to children affected by HIV and AIDS). His compassionate and imaginative teaching methods have helped guide some of the young Hollywood talent currently working today. Jorge, also produces and co-hosts, ACTING & SHIT: The Podcast where he shares his experience and acting advice with his fellow artists. You can follow him at on Twitter @JorgeLuisPallo.

Sean Rose (Leviticus Rising: Eugene) – A native of Los Angeles, Sean Rose has also spent time broadening his studies in New York; from studying Improv with the Groundlings to delving deep into drama with legendary acting teacher Eric Morris for over the last six years. Sean believes being an actor is a 24/7 involvement. Inspired after seeing DEATH OF A SALESMAN on Broadway, directed by Mike Nichols and starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sean decided to dedicate time to the stage in LA. He has starred in the music videos of such artists as The All American Rejects, as well as campaigns for McDonald’s and American Eagle with prominent guest-star roles on the popular TV series VERONICA MARS and CSI: NEW YORK.

Yuki Sagara (20:30: Lily, Leviticus Rising: Melissa) – Yuki Sagara discovered an affinity for acting at a very young age, but took a segue through Neuro Science before rediscovering her passion for it. A long time student and now allumi of Studio C, she is very excited to be taking part in not one but two plays for it’s current one-act festival. Despite intensive studying and work in Toronto, it was at Studio C that she discovered just how integral and important acting is to her being, and that it will always be a part of her, though she does freely admit to loving her other creative passion – knitting. A native of Toronto, Canada, Yuki now resides in Los Angeles.

Tony Sago (Imaginary Spaghetti: Peter) – Tony Sago was born on the 4th of July in Chicago, Illinois. He wrote and directed his first play in the 5th grade… and has been a starving artist ever since. He is currently in the early stages of producing his first feature, the horror-thriller LEGEND OF THE LIGHTHOUSE, and is excited to be performing in his first Studio C Artists production!

Grace Serrano (A Line Is Drawn At Ruby Tuesday’s: Wendy) – Grace Serrano is making her Studio C Artists debut. She was most recently seen in Here and Now’s production LAYOVER IN LA. Some of her favorite credits include Jerry in BLOOD ON GOLD, Colette in THE DEED, and Susan in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE. Grace will soon be seen in the title role in the upcoming feature film LA GUAPA. Other film and television roles include L.A.TINOS, THE TRUTH ABOUT THE TRIP, MY ONLY SON, AND KLENS. Grace is a graduate of the University of Florida.

Scot Shamblin (Table 3: Alex) – Teaming up with Director Sabrina Lloyd once again, Scot Shamblin is very happy to be working with the cast and crew for ‘Table 3’! Scot hails from many ports, having grown up in a military family, but came to Los Angeles via Bloomington, Indiana. Sneaking into acting classes at Indiana University reaffirmed to him that the glitter of film stock is really where he should spend his efforts so he was shortly Hollywood bound. Since having studied the Meisner technique with Alex Taylor and joining the Sacred Fools Theatre Company, Scot’s seen a resurgence of passion for stage. Most recently Scot has performed in SERIAL KILLERS, the long running series at Sacred Fools, NEVERWHERE where he played the heavy Mr. Vandemar also at Sacred Fools, Frankie in THE MAGIC BULLET THEORY at The Matrix, and a member of the Ensemble in Arnold Schulmann’s world premiere of SLEEPING UGLY at The Santa Monica Playhouse. He’d love to dedicate his efforts here to his Mother and Father: Chong Hwa and Jack.

Jerome St. Jerome (Mikey: Dad) – Jerome’s favorite roles include Kris Kringle in HERE’S LOVE (MIRACLE ON 34TH ST.), Max Detweiler in THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Teddy Brewster & Officer Patrick Brophy in ARSENIC & OLD LACE among others. Classics include Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, Ford’s ‘TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE,
Oscar Wilde’s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST; portrayed multiple roles in Kurt Weill’s acclaimed THE THREEPENNY OPERA and in 2007 opened the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, Illinois as Bob Ewell in Harper Lee’s, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. He recorded as ‘period’ radio announcers in AUNTIE MAME and provided the voice of WGN legend Pierre Andre and the Goldblatt’s P.A. announcer in the stage version of A CHRISTMAS STORY for Wheaton Drama; plus he supplied the Voice of God and sound effects for the musical SWEET CHARITY to name a few. He has recorded the Gramophone Voiceover in Agatha Christie’s AND THEN THERE WERE NONE for three separate productions. In LA/Hollywood, MIKEY marks his 11th theatrical production and he recently completed a PSA for MTV and voiced four characters for a feature film animate besides other on-camera roles. His booming basso and adept comedic sense add invaluably to each successive production he is awarded. Jerome is an accomplished harmonica player and operates his own home-based VO studio.

Rhonda Tinch-Mize (Bunker: Claire) – Rhonda is delighted to be making her debut with Studio C Artists. Originally from the midwest, she took the leap and recently moved to L.A. to pursue artistic endeavors. Last summer in Indiana, she performed for IndyFringe as a woman under the influence of absinthe in CABARET ABSINTHE: A THEATRE DU GRAND GUIGNOL. A month before that, she played Titania, the faerie queen, in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Noblesville’s Shakespeare in the Park. She has also been active in many community theater shows and independent films, where she has had roles in productions of WAIT UNTIL DARK, THE BAD SEED, THE CRUCIBLE, THE NERD, FOOLS, and A FEW GOOD MEN.

Noelle Toland (Flipping The Bird: Shirley) – An extrovert from North Plains, Oregon, Noelle was performing in theatrical and musical productions at the age of five. She went on to study history and theatre arts at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where she acted in several short films. Cultivating her love of storytelling, since graduating, she has been cast in a smattering of web series and Spike TV’s 1000 WAYS TO DIE. A weekly broadcaster for LARRS (Los Angeles Radio Reading Service for the blind), Noelle’s varieties of volunteerism have taken her to China and Peru, working at orphanages and teaching English. Her main loves: Hitchcock, travel and art. For more info about Noelle, visit www.noelletoland.com.

Fernanda Vazquez (Mikey: Girl) – Fernanda Vazquez is originally from Mexico City and is a recent graduate of Emerson College, where she received a degree in Acting and a minor in Dance. Favorite credits include: Sarah in the short film UNEVEN STRINGS, Josie Morales in TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES 1992, and her work with The Civilians theatre company in New York. She is currently a proud member of The Theatre Unleashed. When not acting, Fernanda loves engaging in culinary projects and studying French.  www.fernandavazquez.com • @vazq_fernanda

Ramona Young (A Line Is Drawn At Ruby Tuesday’s: Waitress) – Ramona Young graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts and Dance from CSULA. She has worked over three years in avant garde theatre with Opera Del Espacio, and has also trained with Rachel Rosenthal in the post-modern theatre world. She’s been roles such as Hermia in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Company of Angels), Lady Anne in RICHARD III (East LA College), Commrade Chin in M. BUTTERFLYL (CSULA). Currently she is studying at JW Studio, as well as writing and directing original pieces.