...do you believe in the devil?
Starring: SHARI SHATTUCK
To quote one producer’s introduction, Shari Shattuck has an IMDB, (internet movie data base) list ‘as long as your arm,’ with more than two hundred television shows, films, mini-series, movies of the week and commercials on her acting resume. A few of her acting credits are the television shows, ‘Dallas,’ ‘Sisters,’ ‘Life Goes On,’ ‘The Young and the Restless,’ and ‘Babylon Five.’ She has starred in Movies of the Week such as "Laker Girls" and the international Miniseries "The Baron." Her film credits include “On Deadly Ground,” with Micheal Caine and Steven Segal, “Spy Hard,” with Leslie Neilson, "Immortal Sins" with Cliff DeYoung, and “A Man of Passion,” with Anthony Quinn. In addition, she has performed many of Shakespeare’s major female roles on stage as well as a host of other characters, including the lead role in a hit production of “Cabaret.”
Shari has also written and directed for the stage. Daily Variety’s rave review of her play, “In Progress,” said, “Shattuck’s delightfully romantic comedy not only displays her talent as a stage performer, but also as a writer.” Her many years of acting and directing all contributed to her sense of drama, comedy and story as a novelist.
Her first book, “Loaded,” was selected by Publisher’s Weekly as one of the Best of 2003. "Exploding like firecrackers beneath one's feet, Shattuck's debut novel keeps the reader deliciously on edge." She has since published five novels with Simon and Schuster and Signet publishers, including "Lethal," "Liar," "Eye of the Beholder" and "Speak of the Devil." January 2013 saw the release of the fourth book in her popular 'Callaway Wilde' series, "Legacy." AND HER NEW NOVEL 'INVISIBLE ELLEN' IS IN BOOK STORES NOW!
To quote one producer’s introduction, Shari Shattuck has an IMDB, (internet movie data base) list ‘as long as your arm,’ with more than two hundred television shows, films, mini-series, movies of the week and commercials on her acting resume. A few of her acting credits are the television shows, ‘Dallas,’ ‘Sisters,’ ‘Life Goes On,’ ‘The Young and the Restless,’ and ‘Babylon Five.’ She has starred in Movies of the Week such as "Laker Girls" and the international Miniseries "The Baron." Her film credits include “On Deadly Ground,” with Micheal Caine and Steven Segal, “Spy Hard,” with Leslie Neilson, "Immortal Sins" with Cliff DeYoung, and “A Man of Passion,” with Anthony Quinn. In addition, she has performed many of Shakespeare’s major female roles on stage as well as a host of other characters, including the lead role in a hit production of “Cabaret.”
Shari has also written and directed for the stage. Daily Variety’s rave review of her play, “In Progress,” said, “Shattuck’s delightfully romantic comedy not only displays her talent as a stage performer, but also as a writer.” Her many years of acting and directing all contributed to her sense of drama, comedy and story as a novelist.
Her first book, “Loaded,” was selected by Publisher’s Weekly as one of the Best of 2003. "Exploding like firecrackers beneath one's feet, Shattuck's debut novel keeps the reader deliciously on edge." She has since published five novels with Simon and Schuster and Signet publishers, including "Lethal," "Liar," "Eye of the Beholder" and "Speak of the Devil." January 2013 saw the release of the fourth book in her popular 'Callaway Wilde' series, "Legacy." AND HER NEW NOVEL 'INVISIBLE ELLEN' IS IN BOOK STORES NOW!
Co-Starring: ERIC ETEBARI
Born and raised at an artist complex in Hollywood.
While a student at San Diego State University Eric saved women from a burning apartment fire, honored by the San Diego Fire Department Mr. Etebari received a formal tribute and commendation for his bravery.
Eric can be seen opposite Al Pacino in 'Stand Up Guys', Paul Walker in 'Fast and the Furious' and Mathew McConaughey in 'The Lincoln Lawyer' along with over 20 other feature films. Eric is also well known for his guest star appearances on several hit such such as GLEE, NCIS: Los Angeles, WHITCHBLADE to name just a few. Son of JEAN FERRO, photo artist and President of WIPI (Women in Photography International)
Born and raised at an artist complex in Hollywood.
While a student at San Diego State University Eric saved women from a burning apartment fire, honored by the San Diego Fire Department Mr. Etebari received a formal tribute and commendation for his bravery.
Eric can be seen opposite Al Pacino in 'Stand Up Guys', Paul Walker in 'Fast and the Furious' and Mathew McConaughey in 'The Lincoln Lawyer' along with over 20 other feature films. Eric is also well known for his guest star appearances on several hit such such as GLEE, NCIS: Los Angeles, WHITCHBLADE to name just a few. Son of JEAN FERRO, photo artist and President of WIPI (Women in Photography International)
Co-Starring: JANE PARK SMITH
Jane Park Smith was born in Seoul, Korea and immigrated with her parents to the U.S. when she was two years old. While growing up in a very traditional Korean family developed her diligent work ethic and perseverance, her American citizenship presented her with professional and social opportunities beyond her parents’ initial “American dreams.” Now, Jane is an accomplished actress, model, and published author, and speaker. A rising star in both television and film, her diversified TV credits include Reno911, The Cape, Rizzoli & Isles, 24, Bones, and more, including numerous commercials. She has relished longform storytelling in films such as Street Warrior, Quarantine, and Bring It On; she has more on her slate for 2013. As Ravan in the film Scream at the Devil, Jane is passionate about fleshing out the gripping, often horrid and unrelenting realities of schizophrenia.
Her heart’s driving desire is to serve and speak out for the voiceless and oppressed worldwide. She deeply enjoyed serving as a spokesperson and activist for The Katrina Family Relocation Project, and has raised support for Kenyan orphans with the Global Volunteer Network, and has recently published an inspirational non-fiction book, Rocky the Rescue, with 90% of proceeds earmarked for animal rescue and other charities. Jane has earned a Presidential honor for her charitable works and community activism.
Jane is the younger child in a nuclear family of four. Her father, mother, and brother has made Southern California their home. She attributes her traditional family values, artistic resourcefulness, creative culinary abilities to their loving influence. Happily married, this UCLA Bruin alum particularly loves volunteering when children or animals are the beneficiaries and hopes always to serve, empower, and unleash the unique giftings in each soul—human or not! www.janeparksmith.com
Jane Park Smith was born in Seoul, Korea and immigrated with her parents to the U.S. when she was two years old. While growing up in a very traditional Korean family developed her diligent work ethic and perseverance, her American citizenship presented her with professional and social opportunities beyond her parents’ initial “American dreams.” Now, Jane is an accomplished actress, model, and published author, and speaker. A rising star in both television and film, her diversified TV credits include Reno911, The Cape, Rizzoli & Isles, 24, Bones, and more, including numerous commercials. She has relished longform storytelling in films such as Street Warrior, Quarantine, and Bring It On; she has more on her slate for 2013. As Ravan in the film Scream at the Devil, Jane is passionate about fleshing out the gripping, often horrid and unrelenting realities of schizophrenia.
Her heart’s driving desire is to serve and speak out for the voiceless and oppressed worldwide. She deeply enjoyed serving as a spokesperson and activist for The Katrina Family Relocation Project, and has raised support for Kenyan orphans with the Global Volunteer Network, and has recently published an inspirational non-fiction book, Rocky the Rescue, with 90% of proceeds earmarked for animal rescue and other charities. Jane has earned a Presidential honor for her charitable works and community activism.
Jane is the younger child in a nuclear family of four. Her father, mother, and brother has made Southern California their home. She attributes her traditional family values, artistic resourcefulness, creative culinary abilities to their loving influence. Happily married, this UCLA Bruin alum particularly loves volunteering when children or animals are the beneficiaries and hopes always to serve, empower, and unleash the unique giftings in each soul—human or not! www.janeparksmith.com
Co-Starring: TONY TODD
Perhaps best known for his chilling performance as "Candyman", the charismatic 6' 5" actor Tony Todd has consistently turned in compelling performances since his debut in the fantasy film Sleepwalk (1986). Born in Washington, D.C., Todd spent two years on a scholarship at the University of Connecticut, which, in turn, led to a scholarship from the renowned Eugene O'Neill National Theatre Institute. It proved to be the foundation for intense stints at the Hartman Conservatory in Stamford, Connecticut and the Trinity Square Repertory Theatre Conservatory in Providence, Rhode Island. Todd appeared in dozens of classical and many experimental plays, yet still managed to find time to teach playwriting to high school students in the Hartford public school system.
Todd's extensive credits exemplify his versatility. They include such film classics as The Rock (1996), The Crow (1994), Lean on Me (1989),Bird (1988), Night of the Living Dead (1990), Final Destination (2000), the multiple Academy Award winning Oliver Stone film Platoon (1986) andLe secret (2000), which was nominated and screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Todd's recent films include the independent film Silence(2003/I) and Final Destination 2 (2003). He has had prominent guest starring roles in numerous critically-acclaimed television series, including recurring on "Boston Public" (2000), "For the People" (2002) and "The District" (2000), as well as "NYPD Blue" (1993), "Smallville" (2001), "Law & Order" (1990), "Crossing Jordan" (2001), "Homicide: Life on the Street" (1993) and "The X-Files" (1993). Todd recurred on three incarnations of "Star Trek" and guest starred on "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) and episodes of "CSI: Miami" (2002) and "Andromeda" (2000). His television movies include starring roles in True Women (1997) (TV), Black Fox (1995) (TV), Butter (1998), Ivory Hunters (1990) (TV), Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999) (TV) and Control Factor (2003) (TV).
Perhaps best known for his chilling performance as "Candyman", the charismatic 6' 5" actor Tony Todd has consistently turned in compelling performances since his debut in the fantasy film Sleepwalk (1986). Born in Washington, D.C., Todd spent two years on a scholarship at the University of Connecticut, which, in turn, led to a scholarship from the renowned Eugene O'Neill National Theatre Institute. It proved to be the foundation for intense stints at the Hartman Conservatory in Stamford, Connecticut and the Trinity Square Repertory Theatre Conservatory in Providence, Rhode Island. Todd appeared in dozens of classical and many experimental plays, yet still managed to find time to teach playwriting to high school students in the Hartford public school system.
Todd's extensive credits exemplify his versatility. They include such film classics as The Rock (1996), The Crow (1994), Lean on Me (1989),Bird (1988), Night of the Living Dead (1990), Final Destination (2000), the multiple Academy Award winning Oliver Stone film Platoon (1986) andLe secret (2000), which was nominated and screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Todd's recent films include the independent film Silence(2003/I) and Final Destination 2 (2003). He has had prominent guest starring roles in numerous critically-acclaimed television series, including recurring on "Boston Public" (2000), "For the People" (2002) and "The District" (2000), as well as "NYPD Blue" (1993), "Smallville" (2001), "Law & Order" (1990), "Crossing Jordan" (2001), "Homicide: Life on the Street" (1993) and "The X-Files" (1993). Todd recurred on three incarnations of "Star Trek" and guest starred on "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) and episodes of "CSI: Miami" (2002) and "Andromeda" (2000). His television movies include starring roles in True Women (1997) (TV), Black Fox (1995) (TV), Butter (1998), Ivory Hunters (1990) (TV), Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999) (TV) and Control Factor (2003) (TV).
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KIKO ELLSWORTH established himself in television for over a decade first debuting as the ever so challenged Jamal Woods on the ABC daytime drama, Port Charles for over 3 years. Since then he has moved into prime-time, with shows such as Dexter, Heroes, Without A Trace, CSI: Miami and Crossing Jordan, to name a few. He also made his silver screen debut with the international blockbuster hit Bad Boys 2 starring alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as their indomitable gun slinging nemesis which continues to lead to many more feature film credits.
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BILL OBERST Jr. is known for his Daytime Emmy Award-winning performance in Take This Lollipop and a ratings-winning role on CBS-TV's CRIMINAL Minds, Bill Oberst Jr. is an American actor of German descent. His gentleness and his interest in things spiritual in real life are sharply at odds with his on-screen persona.
The Season 9 episode of the CBS-TV series CRIMINAL Minds, "Blood Relations," in which Oberst guest starred with Adrienne Barbeau and Tobin Bell, was the evening's most-watched program on television on its April 2, 2014 premiere. Director Matthew Gray Gubler cast Oberst as A deformed serial killer (whom series fans dubbed The Killer Woodsman) in one of the series most outright "creepy" episodes. He is perhaps most widely-known internationally as the face of director Jason Zada's Take This Lollipop, awarded a 2012 Daytime Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in the category of "New Approaches-Daytime Entertainment." Oberst has been seen by well over 100 million viewers worldwide in the role of a predatory online stalker in the interactive application for Facebook users. His individual award wins include a 2014 Best Actor Award at the Los Angeles Movie Awards, a 2013 Best Actor Award at Pollygrind Film Festival in Las Vegas, a 2012 Best Actor Award at Shockfest Film Festival in Hollywood, a 2012 Golden Cobb Award for Best Rising B-Movie Actor, a 2012 Baddest Villain Award at ZedFest Film Festival in Los Angeles and the 2013 Monstey Award for Great Historical Monster Moments. His shared awards include a 2013 International Critics Award at the Deauville Film Festival, a 2014 Best Narrative Feature Award at the Los Angeles Movie Awards, a 2013 Audience Award at Phoenix Film Festival, a 2013 Audience Award at New Orleans Film Festival, a 2013 Copper Wing Award at Phoenix Film Festival, a 2013 Best Feature Award at Unreal Film Festival, a 2013 Narrative Feature Award at Pollygrind Film Festival, a 2012 Shocker Award for Best Feature at Shockfest Film Festival, a 2012 Best Ensemble Acting Award from Sacramento Horror Film Festival and a 2012 Best Ensemble Acting Award from Phoenix Film Festival. A 2012 British fan poll for the site Erebus Horror named Oberst "The King Of Indie Horror." |
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TEDDY VINCENT earned early credits on stages along the Gulf coast from Florida to Texas. Film and Television were added to her resume in Louisiana, Texas and Los Angeles. Her extensive stage appearances include: The Grapes of Wrath, Dead End, Richard III, Coming to Life, Twelve Angry Women, Porch, Arsenic and Old Lace, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Foreigner, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Normal Heart, Fiddler on the Roof, Pippin, Kiss Me Kate. Even though she is seen from time to time on screens large and small there is nothing as satisfying as a live audience. Teddy is a proud member of AEA, SAG & AFTRA. Visit her at www.teddyvincent.com
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JENNIFER LYONS is a face you may have seen over the last decade and a half. Whether it's TV, Film, or modeling for an L.A. based popular Lingerie company. She stays busy enjoying the roller coaster ride of the ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS. She was born in Pasadena, California to a family of entertainers. Her Father is a Flamenco Guitarist, her Mother a Principal, and her Grandparents were a Vaudeville team. She was truly inspired by her Movie Star Uncle James Best, known for The Dukes of Hazzard, who she recently starred in the film The Return of The Killer Shrews with. Her love for performing was apparent from a very young age, when she would dance for her family while her dad played guitar! She went on to study dance for 17 years and perform in Europe and China. Her love for the stage broadened into musical theatre in High School and College. Not too soon after, she landed a recurring role on NBC's California Dreams as a Ballet dancer. Her career has continued to broaden into roles on TV shows, commercials, and film. More than anything she loves comedy.
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CORINA BOETTGER as born and raised in Washington state. Started performing when she was 5 with her mother, singing at church and doing community theater. Started professional theater when she was 8. During her teenage years she went back and forth from Washington to L.A. to audition and perform. Has been apart of SAG since she was 16. Known for her work in GLEE, AKEELAH and the BEE, RESET, THE DARK HORSE and SHAMELESS.
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AMY LAWHORN was born on July 21, 1979 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA as Amy Ann Argyle. She is an actress, known for Gone (2012), The House of Mystery Vigorsol (2012) and Bonds & Lace (2013).
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BRENDAN NORMAN has always lived between two worlds. While he is a southerner through and through, raised in Frankfort Kentucky, he was born in Los Angeles California. He attended Wittenberg University where played sports, was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, studied abroad in Spain, was president of multiple political organizations, and graduated with a BA in political science. Immediately after college he moved to San Francisco. While studying acting and working in film and commercials, he became a series 65 licensed Senior Account Executive at a prestigious private money management firm in the Bay Area.
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RENE GUERRERO is a multi-talented creative professional with a BA in Communications/Theatre Organization & Management/Performance), and a passion for the Arts. After completing his education, Rene toured for several years as an performer in the Mid-west and East Coast in educational theatre and developing education programming that combined high energy performance with AIDS/Health education. Rene became the director of Educational Theatre Programs in Hawaii Region for Kaiser Permanente’s ETP and continued to perform as a speaker/personality/host in local commercials, voiceovers as well as on the stages of Hawaii Opera Theatre and local theatre. In Los Angeles, Rene has continued his work with education through theatre and for the past 8 years has been an active member of the Knightsbridge Theatre/National American Shakespeare Company a 99-seat Equity Waiver Theatre as Performer, Writer/Director and as the Associate Producer.
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JULIA MORIZAWA has performed in over 100 stage, film, television and internet productions throughout her career. She was introduced to acting in high school when she began doing community theatre in Oregon. She relocated to Los Angeles on her 18th birthday and has worked almost non-stop on A variety of projects ever since. Career highlights include "Judas Kiss" (feature film voted #1 LGBT film of 2011 by Queerty and The Advocate), "Tied Up" (feature film for which she was awarded Best Supporting Actress at the Denver Underground Film Festival), "Sin & Lyle" (short film which she also wrote, produced and directed and earned her a Best Female Filmmaker nomination at the Action On Film International Film Festival), "Twenty-Two" (play which she also wrote and produced, which premiered at the Knightsbridge Theatre where she is a proud company member), "Lewis Black's the Root of All Evil" (TV promos), "Star Trek: Odyssey" (internet), and "Masha No Home" (Theatre, East West Players). In addition, Julia's first book "Memoirs of a Wannabe Sex Addict," published by Fanny Press, is available for purchase on Amazon.
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ALLANA BARTON studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts where she spent two great years improving her craft, studying acting, movement, Shakespeare, stage combat, makeup and more. After her AADA graduation she accepted the invitation to the Academy's Production Company, appearing in five shows (including Beyond Therapy and Standing on My Knees). Following her Academy life, Allana appeared in a number of independent films, did some television, including a couple of pilots and co-hosting gig on cable’s Black Jewish Awareness program. She also appeared in a national commercial for Wendy’s.
Stage credits include a summer at the Occidental Theatre Festival, where she appeared in Pirates of Penzance, The Devil’s Disciple and was a member of the Children’s Theatre Project. Other shows include, Shakin” the Mess Outta Misery, and the premieres of When Paul Robeson Quit the Movies, Death: or the Playground, and The Split (written and directed by Preston Sturges Jr) More recently, she was Oliver in the LA Women’s Shakespeare’s Company’s As You Like It and one of the witches in Doghouse Theatre’s Macbeth. She wrote and appeared in her first sketch comedy show (and they actually laughed).
Stage credits include a summer at the Occidental Theatre Festival, where she appeared in Pirates of Penzance, The Devil’s Disciple and was a member of the Children’s Theatre Project. Other shows include, Shakin” the Mess Outta Misery, and the premieres of When Paul Robeson Quit the Movies, Death: or the Playground, and The Split (written and directed by Preston Sturges Jr) More recently, she was Oliver in the LA Women’s Shakespeare’s Company’s As You Like It and one of the witches in Doghouse Theatre’s Macbeth. She wrote and appeared in her first sketch comedy show (and they actually laughed).
MARTI HALE (AEA, SAG, AFTRA) is originally from Chicago, where she appeared in dozens of productions with numerous theatre companies. She also directed with the renowned Steven Ivcich at the Tony Award winning Victory Gardens Theatre as well as last season’s KBT production of An Ideal Husband. She has performed on the Knightsbridge stage over 30 times in everything from Shakespeare to musicals. Her favorite roles at the Knightsbridge are Gertrude in Hamlet, Mushnick in Little Shop of Horrors, Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, and Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest. She is also a member of Dreamhouse Theater where she recently played Kate Keller in All My Sons. She can also be seen in the feature films Johnny Morran and Music Box.
JENNIFER BAUTE was born and raised in the Hollywood hills, Jennifer is a graduate of both Marlborough School and Claremont Mckenna COLLEGE. A movie lover from a young age, Jennifer indulged her passion for film history and theory as a media studies major in the film/video production track. Jennifer is a SAG/AFTRA member and is seeking representation
Joseph Paul Stachura Writer/Director/Producer
Mr. Stachura is the founder and Managing Artistic Director of both the Knightsbridge Theatre and The National American Shakespeare Company as well as Knightsbridge Theatre Films. Seeking growth as a director, actor and artist Mr. Stachura relocated to England and started what turned out to be five years of traveling, learning and working around the world. Spending long periods of time in London, Durham, Western Europe, Australia, Japan, China, India and South East Asia has given Mr. Stachura a unique perspective on the craft of directing and acting and at the age of 26 Mr. Stachura returned to his native Los Angeles and began directing and producing live theatre with a focusing on Shakespeare. Realizing a true need for a classically-based theatre company in Los Angeles Joseph built and opened the first Knightsbridge Theatre in Pasadena in (1993) and then opened a second Knightsbridge Theatre in Los Angeles (2000). Mr. Stachura has produced a staggering 312 theatrical productions from William Shakespeare's entire canon to David Mamet, Henrik Ibsen, Eugene O'Neill, Arthur Miller and many, many more. In film Joseph was the 'actors director' on the 35mm feature film The Sand Castle (1994), directed the cable film Othello (1995) and directed the 35mm feature film Simple Gifts (1998).
With his love for theatre Mr. Stachura then focused on his directing and producing career at his Knightsbridge Theaters and the National American Shakespeare Company. Mr. Stachura wrote and directed the television series The Company (2007) and the recent award winning feature film Redemption (2011). Mr. Stachura has written numerous stage and screenplays, produced feature films and is currently in negotiations on his new feature film, entitled Shades of Gray (2014). He has won best actor awards for his performances as Hamlet, Cyrano de Bergerac, Macbeth, Richard III and "Lenny" in Of Mice and Men, he has also won numerous awards for his directing and producing, including Best Director of the Year for his acclaimed productions of Much Ado About Nothing, Cyrano de Bergerac and Macbeth. Mr. Stachura's greatest pride comes from his family and nurturing the growth of his fellow directors, actors and writers at his Knightsbridge Theatre and at the National American Shakespeare Company.
Mr. Stachura is the founder and Managing Artistic Director of both the Knightsbridge Theatre and The National American Shakespeare Company as well as Knightsbridge Theatre Films. Seeking growth as a director, actor and artist Mr. Stachura relocated to England and started what turned out to be five years of traveling, learning and working around the world. Spending long periods of time in London, Durham, Western Europe, Australia, Japan, China, India and South East Asia has given Mr. Stachura a unique perspective on the craft of directing and acting and at the age of 26 Mr. Stachura returned to his native Los Angeles and began directing and producing live theatre with a focusing on Shakespeare. Realizing a true need for a classically-based theatre company in Los Angeles Joseph built and opened the first Knightsbridge Theatre in Pasadena in (1993) and then opened a second Knightsbridge Theatre in Los Angeles (2000). Mr. Stachura has produced a staggering 312 theatrical productions from William Shakespeare's entire canon to David Mamet, Henrik Ibsen, Eugene O'Neill, Arthur Miller and many, many more. In film Joseph was the 'actors director' on the 35mm feature film The Sand Castle (1994), directed the cable film Othello (1995) and directed the 35mm feature film Simple Gifts (1998).
With his love for theatre Mr. Stachura then focused on his directing and producing career at his Knightsbridge Theaters and the National American Shakespeare Company. Mr. Stachura wrote and directed the television series The Company (2007) and the recent award winning feature film Redemption (2011). Mr. Stachura has written numerous stage and screenplays, produced feature films and is currently in negotiations on his new feature film, entitled Shades of Gray (2014). He has won best actor awards for his performances as Hamlet, Cyrano de Bergerac, Macbeth, Richard III and "Lenny" in Of Mice and Men, he has also won numerous awards for his directing and producing, including Best Director of the Year for his acclaimed productions of Much Ado About Nothing, Cyrano de Bergerac and Macbeth. Mr. Stachura's greatest pride comes from his family and nurturing the growth of his fellow directors, actors and writers at his Knightsbridge Theatre and at the National American Shakespeare Company.
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SHANNON JOHN SHEA Producer, a native New Orleanian educated at The California Institute of the Arts has enjoyed a 28-year tenure designing, constructing, and performing animatronic creatures and characters for Motion Pictures and Television. He has had the pleasure of contributing to such diverse films as Predator, Dances With Wolves, Terminator 2, Jurassic Park, Spy Kids, The Chronicles of Narnia, Drag Me To Hell and 2012’s Men In Black 3
Not limited to the confines of Motion Pictures, he paints (having been shown in New York, North Carolina, and Los Angeles), sculpts, acts and writes. He has appeared on Los Angeles stages in productions of Stage Door, The Middle Ages, and Rude Carol. He recently began authoring a new blog about his motion picture experiences www.monsterhistory101.blogspot.com and is a contributing writer at Makeup Artist magazine. Recently, he was tapped by the Stan Winston School of Character Design to be one of their instructors for a lecture series entitled Garage Monsters. When not participating on Hollywood projects, he enjoys producing, writing, and directing his own short films including Hotel Superman, Blind Passion, and his current Internet project Phantom Harbor (www.phantomharbor.com). Shannon lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tracy, an Operatic Soprano and their daughter, Molly, who is a graduate of the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago. |
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Airrion Copeland Producer
Airrion Copeland aka "Air" is an award winning American film producer, writer, and director. Airrion majored in peace and justice studies at Fordham University.
He is best known for his controversial documentary film, "White Wash" directed by Ted Woods. The film was narrated by Grammy Award winning musician, Ben Harper and Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of the legendary hip hop group, the Roots whom also originally scored the film. White Wash was nominated for several awards such as Best Documentary Feature at 2011 Surfer Poll Awards, Best Diaspora Feature at the 2012 African Movie Academy Awards, and won Best Documentary Feature at the 2009 Urban Media Film Festival.
A mba educated artist, raised in Upstate, NY and Cleveland, OH, Airrion began his career in the liberal arts as a theatrical actor, poet, and a student of Eastern philosophy. He is an avid surfer, yogi, and meditator in which most describe him as a "modern day renaissance man". He was recently featured in Jet magazine as a "surf star turning the tide".
Building on the success of White Wash, Airrion has been involved with many projects including a film by Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker, Frederick Marx (Hoop Dreams) called "Journey From Zanskar", narrated by Richard Gere and featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He produced the revolutionary yoga dvd series, "The Ultimate Yogi w/Travis Eliot" known by the Huffington Post as the "P90X of Yoga" as well as the soon to be released documentary on legendary filmmaker, David Lynch, called "Lynch Three Project".
In 2012, Airrion is producing his first narrative feature film, "Stand the Gaff" directed by Renata Green-Gaber, which is an uplifting story about the triumph of the human spirit and the impact of military warfare. And, his latest project is producing "Mr. SOUL!", directed by the awardwinning editor, Sam Pollard (25th Hours, 4 Little Girls, When the Levees Broke, Jungle Fever) and rising filmmaker Melissa Haizlip, about the incredible story of the first African-American talk show host, Ellis Haizlip.
Airrion Copeland aka "Air" is an award winning American film producer, writer, and director. Airrion majored in peace and justice studies at Fordham University.
He is best known for his controversial documentary film, "White Wash" directed by Ted Woods. The film was narrated by Grammy Award winning musician, Ben Harper and Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of the legendary hip hop group, the Roots whom also originally scored the film. White Wash was nominated for several awards such as Best Documentary Feature at 2011 Surfer Poll Awards, Best Diaspora Feature at the 2012 African Movie Academy Awards, and won Best Documentary Feature at the 2009 Urban Media Film Festival.
A mba educated artist, raised in Upstate, NY and Cleveland, OH, Airrion began his career in the liberal arts as a theatrical actor, poet, and a student of Eastern philosophy. He is an avid surfer, yogi, and meditator in which most describe him as a "modern day renaissance man". He was recently featured in Jet magazine as a "surf star turning the tide".
Building on the success of White Wash, Airrion has been involved with many projects including a film by Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker, Frederick Marx (Hoop Dreams) called "Journey From Zanskar", narrated by Richard Gere and featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He produced the revolutionary yoga dvd series, "The Ultimate Yogi w/Travis Eliot" known by the Huffington Post as the "P90X of Yoga" as well as the soon to be released documentary on legendary filmmaker, David Lynch, called "Lynch Three Project".
In 2012, Airrion is producing his first narrative feature film, "Stand the Gaff" directed by Renata Green-Gaber, which is an uplifting story about the triumph of the human spirit and the impact of military warfare. And, his latest project is producing "Mr. SOUL!", directed by the awardwinning editor, Sam Pollard (25th Hours, 4 Little Girls, When the Levees Broke, Jungle Fever) and rising filmmaker Melissa Haizlip, about the incredible story of the first African-American talk show host, Ellis Haizlip.
