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In loving memory of KELLIE WAYMIRE

We dedicate this production of “Kate Crackernuts” to Kellie Waymire, for without her genius and professionalism, we never could have created this kooky world of “Kate.” In the spirit and tradition of theatre, the show must go on and we know that Kellie will be with us tonight and every night.

—From the “Kate Crackernuts” cast and crew and all of us at 24th Street Theatre
NIC ARNZEN (Baby, Mother and Father) was born and and raised in Iowa and has performed on countless stages in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Europe. He has done a bunch of film and television and is thrilled to be a part of the “Kate Crackernuts” team. These are great people and an amazing piece, what more could a guy ask for?
JAMES BRANDON (Raver Li'l Boy Blue) is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Oxford University programs. He is a member of the Ghost Road Company where he was last seen as Electra in "Clyt at Home in Amherst." He also plays with the Burglars of Hamm, Cornerstone Theatre, and Shakespeare Festival/LA, among others, and is Producer of the Will Power to Youth program.

JOSHUA WOLF COLEMAN (Headless Sheep) played critically-acclaimed Iago in GTC’s “Othello,” the title role in “Macbeth,” Angelo in the Black Dahlia’s "Measure for Measure,” Norry the Drag Queen in Celebration Theatre’s “Clean” and Matt in the award-winning “Moscow.” Joshua has worked at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville (in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson”), the La Jolla Playhouse (in "Randy Newman’s Faust”), The Guthrie Theatre (in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”) and the title role in the Falcon Theatre’s “Pudd’n Head Wilson.” He has worked with Tina Howe, Joseph Chaiken and Edward Albee. Joshua will soon be trying to kill Viggo Mortensen in Disney’s upcoming “Hidalgo."
JEANIE HACKETT (Miss Prima) has appeared on Broadway as Stella in “A Streetcar Named Desire,” in “Ah, Wilderness” and in extensive off-Broadway and regional productions, especially at the Williamstown Theater Festival. Her Los Angeles theater work includes lead roles at South Coast Repertory, Pasadena Playhouse, Odyssey Theater, Canon Theater (in “The Vagina Monologues”) and the Matrix Theater (in “The Seagull,” which won an Ovation Award.) Jeanie’s television credits include Showtime’s new series “The L Word,” “The West Wing,” “NYPD Blue,” “Judging Amy,” “Boston Public” and more. Her film credits include: “Jane Street,” “Sgt. Bilko,” and soon in Henry Jaglom’s “Shopping.” Jeanie is the Co-Artistic Director of L.A.’s Antaeus Company and has written two books on acting, The Actor’s Chekhov and Toward Mastery.
MONIKA JOLLY (Paul’s Voice) has grown up all over the world including India, Hong Kong, Scotland and London. She has a B.A. in acting from UCLA's School of Theater Film and Television, and a post-grad at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Her New York credits include work off-Broadway at The Cherry Lane Theater, and work with the critically-acclaimed Target Margin Theatre. Monika’s London credits include: Lavinia in “Titus Andronicus” and Margery in “The Country Wife.” Regionally she has performed at A.C.T in San Francisco and The Stella Adler Theatre in L.A. Her television credits include: "Fastlane;" the upcoming FOX comedy, "Arrested Development" and a recurring role on "The Bold and the Beautiful." Monika would like to thank Jessica and this amazing cast and crew for a truly wonderful experience—and thanks to her mum and dad.
THOMAS PATRICK KELLY (Paul) recently played Emil in A Noise Within’s production of Willa Cather’s "O Pioneers!” while appearing concurrently as Claudio and Friar Peter in Jessica Kubzansky’s production of “Measure for Measure” at ANW. He was seen as Toby Cole in International City Theatre’s production of “Amy’s View” starring Carol Lawrence and Susan Egan. Thomas hails from Williamsburg, Virginia, where he did extensive theatre, including the roles of Guildenstern in the Virginia Shakespeare Festival, Alan Strang in “Equus,” Otto in “Design for Living,” Andy Lee in “42nd Street,” among others at the College of William and Mary. He can be seen in George Hickenlooper’s film “The Big Brass Ring” as young Blake Pellarin (played by William Hurt).
ASHLEY WEST LEONARD (Kate) is thrilled to be a part of this amazing company of artists at 24th Street Theatre. Recently, she has appeared as homicidal Irvette in Clive Barker’s “Crazyface” and lovelorn Elvira in “Don Juan in Chicago” at Sacred Fools Theatre. Her screen credits include “Frasier,” “MADtv” and numerous independent features and shorts. Ashley holds an MFA from UC Irvine.

REBECCA METZ (Pauls' Voice 11.15-22.03 performances, Understudy Kate, Lavender and Wilhema) is a member of the Open Fist Theater Company, and played last season in “Songs of Joy and Destitution” directed by Matt Wilder, “Playhouse Creatures” as Elizabeth Barry and George F. Walker’s “Featuring Loretta” as part of Fist Fest 2003. Her other theater highlights include “All In The Timing” at the Embassy Theatre in London and “The Crucible” with the Moscow Art Theatre School company at Carnegie Mellon. Rebecca’s television appearances include “ER,” “Gilmore Girls,” “King of Queens,” “String Medicine” and “Politically Incorrect.”
ALEJANDRO PATINO (Raver Joffery) is happy to be a part of "Kate Crackernuts" and hopes you enjoy tonight’s performance. His recent theatrical credits include 24th Street Theatre's most recent production, "Tropical America," a part Teatro Nuevo, the new Chicano/Latino Theatre Initiative at the theatre; Jaime Escalante in “Stand and Deliver,” Stewpot in “South Pacific,” Captain Goolack in “Fair Maid of the West” at Knight’s Bridge Theater and Billy Dunn in “The Heartbreak House” at Vanguard Theatre. His film and television credits include “Bowfinger,” “The Trip,” “La Cucaracha,” “Two Coyotes,” “Kingpin,” “Robbery Homicide,” “Ressurrections Blvd,” “E.R.” and others. Alejandro’s commercial credits are available upon request. If you get a chance, please try to rent any of the above-mentioned films—he could use the residual money.
LILY RAINS (Raver Aggie) recently starred in the premiere production of the LA-based sketch comedy group, Itza-Phaganza. While living in Chicago, she worked with several theatre companies including HyperWorld Theatre as well as The Victory Gardens Theatre. Since moving back home to Los Angeles, she has shot several independent films, and has been studying with The Anteaus Academy. Lily received her B.A. in Theatre Arts from Loyola Marymount University.
RYAN TEMPLETON (Anne 11.15-22.03 performances) is excited to be making her LA debut with the “Kate Crackernuts” crew. She recently graduated from the California Institute of the Arts where she performed the title role in “Miss Julie” and as Amiga Gringa in “In the Blood,” among others. She also just returned from France, where she was a part of Travis Preston's production of “King Lear” in the Frictions Festival in Dijon.
KELLIE WAYMIRE’s (Anne) recent plays include “An American Book of the Dead,” the Game Show for Circle X Theatre Company, “The Man Who Had All the Luck” for Anteus and “On the Jump” at South Coast Repertory. Her recent television credits include “NYPD Blue,” “Six Feet Under,” “CSI,” “The Pitts” and “Friends.” Kellie’s recent film credits include “Something More with Tony Shalhoub” and “The Vest.” She received a BFA from Southern Methodist University and a MFA from UC San Diego.
DEE ANN ELIZABETH TUMBUAN (Raver Starley) was raised in So. Cal and is thrilled to make her Los Angeles debut in "Kate Crackernuts." She has just returned from Santa Cruz, California where she earned her BA in Theatre Arts at UCSC. Aside from her stage work, Dee Ann has acted in and produced independent films. Her most recent work “Naked Mind” (producer) is awaiting its Los Angeles debut. Her behind-the-scenes work includes “Bitchin’tella” (AD) and the short film “Short Pricks” (co-producer, co-writer and actor). Dee Ann is still settling into city life again and hopes to buy a goldfish soon.
JACQUELINE WRIGHT (Lavendar, Wilhema, Club Kid, Understudy Miss Prima) is a member of NOTE, EST and Ghost Road Company. Her writing credits include “Buddy Buddette” (EST), “Bing” (NOTE), “The Mis-Adventures of Penelope” aka “The Vagina Show” (HBO-Comedy Arts Festival) and “Eat Me.” Jacqueline’s acting credits include Clytemnestra in Ghost Road’s “Clyt At Home” (which received an LA Weekly Performance Award). Emelia in EST’s “And Still the Dogs” (which received an LA Weekly Nomination), Richard in NOTE’s “Richard III” and Buddy/Buddette in EST’s “Buddy Buddette.” Jacqueline is thrilled to be working with Jessica on this stunning play.
RYUN YU (Ralph, Raver Boy, David-Child) loves Kate Crackernuts! His film and television credits include “The Agency,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the upcoming comedy “Cold Case” and “The Straightjacket” (directed by Richard Dey). Ryun’s theatre credits include “Sisters Matsumoto,” “Angels in America” and “Hamlet.” He would like to thank Sandy Joseph, Gab and Pam, his mom and dad and Paramahansa Yogananda. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
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