Victoria Bartley

A Chicago native, Victoria Bartley has loved being a performer since middle school. After a typical theatrical experience in high school, Victoria attended the University of Chicago where she received a BA in Theater and Performance Studies. While at UChicago, Victoria found a passion for long form improvisation and sketch comedy and was a member of the troupe Off-Off Campus. She continued studying improvisation by completing the training center improv program at Chicago’s iO Theater. Victoria was also a member of the all women improv group Boner Petite and performed with the group in Chicago from 2008-2010. In 2010 Victoria moved to New York City and is pursuing acting, improv, and writing here in the big apple.

Teddy Lytle

Graduated from Muhlenberg College Spring 2010 and the very next day he packed his bags and moved to New York City. His time at school gave him many opportunities to grow as an artist but he was ready to dive head first and spread his wings in the big city as an actor, a musician, and a fight choreographer. Now a Certified Advanced Actor Combatant in the Society of American Fight Directors, he has tested and passed for Unarmed, Knife, Single Sword, Sword and Shield, Quarterstaff, Broadsword, and Rapier-Dagger. Fight Master Michael Chin has blessed Teddy with the opportunity to assist him at Muhlenberg College, Brooklyn College, as well as many other workshops and presentations around the city. He is still constantly learning and perfecting his craft of illusion and safety.

Rosalind Ashford

Born and trained in the UK, earning degrees in Dramatic Arts and in Performance/Education from Madeley College and Keele University. In the US, she first appeared professionally in 1981 at the Woodstock Playhouse, NY and later worked with such notable actors as Mercedes Ruehl, James Handy, John Glover and Stephen McKinley Henderson in shows ranging from the Classics to Christie. After a too-long hiatus from onstage performance, during which time she worked as a voice artist, and at several Hudson Valley theatres as a Director and as a Set Designer, she returned to the NY stage last year in the Off Broadway staged reading of Forgiving John Lennon at the Signature Theatre. She is a Company Member of Half Moon Theatre. Voiceovers: live NY radio, audio books for Audible, numerous commercials and film projects for such companies as the BBC, Microsoft, Unilever, UBS, ExxonMobil and RedPrairie, etc. TV/Film: Healthline, Celebrity Ghost Stories, Royal Inquest, Ugly Betty, Paranormal Asylum. Website: www.RosalindAshford.com. AEA, SAG Eligible, AFTRA Willing.

Hussein Wehbi

Is a Lebanon native and Columbia graduate (expected May 2012). His acting credits include short films and theatre. For more information, please, go to hussein-wehbi.com.

Katherine Scott

Originally from Connecticut, Katherine studied Theater and English at Wake Forest University. Her roles there included Sandy in Woody Allen’s Old Saybrook and Nansen in Miller’s adaptation of Enemy of the People along with numerous eccentric characters in her sketch comedy troupe’s annual shows. Her study included a semester abroad with Fordham’s London Dramatic Academy. Upon returning to her home state, she had a lead role in Melanie Rosenberg’s short film ‘Every Five Minutes’ and participated in the Connecticut Film Industry Training Program. Since moving to New York, she has become a member of the Complete Theater Company and has taken classes at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade.

Kyle Klaus

Attended the University of Kutztown in Pennsylvania. It was here that he learned of a local movie audition and decided to give it a try. He got the part of "Russ" in Misdirected and has been acting ever since. While still in college, he landed his first part a major motion picture Annapolis. The following summer, he won yet another part in Disney's Invincible, starring Mark Wahlberg. Throughout the many months of filming, Kyle developed a friendship with Mark, who advised him to move to New York or Los Angeles "where the action is". Inspired by the words of his friend and mentor, in 2008 Kyle moved to New York City to pursue his dream. He became very successful in the real estate business, renting and selling high-dollar apartments in the Greater New York City area, but never lost his passion for acting. He continued to perfect his talents by studying with many of the city's finest acting teachers such as Austin Pendleton, Lynette Sheldon, and Sheila Gray. It wasn't long before his career started to blossom. He won the recurring role of "Officer Jason Mosser" in ABC's One Life to Live and, more notably, the lead in the award-winning indie short All That Remains, written and directed by Cody Blue Snider of A&E's "Growing Up Twisted".
Currently, Kyle is working on "Broad Street Bully", the true story of, Dave "The Hammer" Schultz of the Philadelphia Flyers.

Celeste Sexton

Has appeared in numerous New York productions from Shakespeare, to children's theater, to new play readings. Celeste earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theater Performance from Ohio University. For more information go to celestesexton.com.

Eduardo Asunsolo

Born in Torreon, Mexico he has appeared in theater productions, short films, and commercials in Mexico. He came to Manhattan after college to earn his professional acting degree from NAW New York; which included two years of weekly work with director Mike Nichols and acting coach George Morrison. He has appeared in several Improvisation performances at The PIT, New York and in a Story Theater Production. Soon after grduating he was casted on the production of "100".

Alexandra Hynes

Is a Boston native and Harvard graduate. She fell into acting just before graduating college. Her acting credits include Columbia Pictures' upcoming "I Hate You Dad" with Adam Sandler, NBC’s Friday Night Lights, College Humor sketches, and The Complete Theatre Company's Productions, "The Awakening," "The Ex" and "Impotence."

David Woodrow

Happily joined the Company in April, 2011. He holds a B.A. (U Wisc.- Milwaukee), M.A. (No. Ill. Univ.), and Ph.D. (SUNY-Stony Brook) in Sociology. A Vietnam Vet, Dave retired from S&P in June, 2009. Taking up an offer by David Mogentale of 29th Street Rep to accept beginning level actors in his class, Dave subsequently has taken several sessions. In August 2010, he appeared in a staged reading of Another Kind of Hunger at Castillo Theatre. He appeared in several student films in Nov./Dec. and had the role of Harry Fatt in Odets’ Waiting for Lefty at the 45th Street Theatre in March, 2011. Dave is eager to learn more about performing in all types of venues. He feels the Company’s members possess a wide range of talent and knowledge and hopes he can learn a great deal from them.

Kate MacLauchlan

Comes directly to you from The Lone Star State. A jack (or jill) of all trades, she is a quirky character actor, dancer, singer and voiceover talent. When not running from audition to audition, or rehearsal to rehearsal, she attends dance classes at Dance New Amsterdam, voice over classes Edge Studio, or acting classes at Actors Connection and Scott Powers Studio. She also studies music and voice with Ron Cappon. Kate recently graduated from Manhattanville College with her B.A. in Dance and Theatre and her B.A. in Spanish. Most recently, Kate could be seen in Short Stories, a showcase presented by The Actor’s Project NYC. She also worked at New York Stage and Film with choreographer, Peter Pucci, to develop Burnt Part Boys, a new musical that premieres at Playwrights Horizons in May 2010. Some of Kate's favorite credits include the role of Paquette in Candide and the role of Alice in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. When not acting, Kate has her nose stuck in a book (especially works by Garcia Lorca). She believes, for better or worse, that she is a gourmet chef and regularly cooks up a storm in her kitchen.

Macy Reyes

A graduate of Loyola Marymount University’s ultra-competitive Fine Arts/Dance program, Macy Reyes recently brought her talents to New York City. As an accomplished dancer and trained singer, she was selected to train in Josh Bergasse’s Musical Theater Performance Project, a selective intensive that spotlights up-and-coming talent. Macy also was chosen to perform at the New World Stages for the “30-Day Full-Voice Challenge,” which was spearheaded by renowned vocal coach, Kurt Robinson. In Los Angeles, she delivered strong performances in the revival of A Chorus Line as well as the original work, Forever Fosse. Macy is the lead singer in a band and currently developing a solo album. She has a puppy named Gatsby

Mark Solari

Received his BA in Theater Arts from the University of Massachusetts where he studied with Tim McDonough and Vincent P. Murphy. Upon arriving in New York he studied with Sonia Moore. He has appeared in a variety of roles ranging from Alan Strang in Equus to Ebenezer Scrooge and from Lord Capulet to Paul Sheldon in an adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery. In Boston, MA he was co-artistic director of a/k/a Theatre doing social and political works. He has directed plays by Sam Shepard and Tadeusz Rozewicz. Twice he was stage manager for the Obie Awards.

Kristin Fireman

A native of the state of Washington, Kristin is very excited to be a part of the Complete Theater Company and to call New York her new home. Kristin received her BA in Communications and minored in Theater and Dance at the University of California in San Diego. After graduation, Kristin moved to New York to pursue her passion for acting at the New Actors Workshop where she did extensive scene work under the direction of Mike Nichols. A fluent Spanish speaker, Kristin recently participated in the First International Festival of Acting “Actuando Sin Actuar” in Mexico where she performed Shakespeare for the first time in Spanish. When she isn’t busy working in theater and film, Kristin is dedicated to helping people reach their fitness goals as a personal trainer, and to impacting her community in a positive way, as a volunteer drama teacher in the Bronx.

Jennifer Plotzke

Hails from the Windy City and is thrilled to be in New York and a member of The Complete Theatre Company. A graduate of Illinois State University with a BA in acting, she performed with various companies in and around the Chicagoland area before heading east to tackle the Big Apple. Some of her past favorite credits include The Taming of the Shrew (Kate), Noises Off (Belinda)and Medea (Messenger). She is a writer, director and muralist and keeps busy with voiceovers, commercial/film work and swashbuckling classes! Check out her website at www.jenniferplotzke.com!

Joe Carr

Has had a long and varied career in film, television, and theater. In addition to his role as Stephan Bay in Ten Buck Baton, film credits include Amongst the Living, Cain’s Dinner, Gem Mint Kings, 15 Minutes, Copland, Ransom, Peacemaker, and Broken Dreams. Theater credits include The Complete Theatre Company’s productions of The Awakening (Joe’s Off-Broadway debut as Dr. Yalcin Yilzman), the Barely-Dressed Show, and The Choice-One-Act Festival; as well as Open Call, The Autumn of Frank Byrne, Joseph Pilates in Pilates—The Musical, and Julian Marsh in 42nd Street. Recent television appearances include The Good Wife, Important Things with Dmitri Martin, All My Children, and As the World Turns. A life-long athlete and coach, Joe is a certified personal fitness trainer whose high-profile clients have included comedian Graham Norton, SyFy Channel President David Howe, and NBC News reporter Melissa Russo. He has also served with the Cardiovascular Fitness Unit of the NYC Police Department. (SAG/AFTRA).

Lauren Hennessy

Hawaii bred, wannabe break-dancer and future TONY winner, Lauren Hennessy was recently featured in the short film, 'Clean' which made its way to film festivals throughout the world. She recently received accolades at the Looking Glass theatre for her portrayal of 'Romeo' in the lesbian rendition of Romeo and Juliet entitled, 'Ampersand'. She can be heard frequently on the award winning, international, free hit comedy talkshow,KeithAndTheGirl.com.
Check her out at
www.LaurenHennessy.com

Breanne Hakes

Born and raised in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She found her love of the stage through years of dance lessons and performances. Breanne moved to NYC after receiving her Bachelors’ Degree in Theatre from California University of Pennsylvania. Working odd and end jobs to get by Breanne was cast in the Windy City Players tour of Aladdin as the Princess. After she returned from tour she began taking classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and Magnet Theatre to improve her acting and writing techniques. Breanne is a member of the up and coming Construct Theatre Company(http://www.constructtheatre.com/index.html), whose mission is to write and perform original works relevant to our times. She recently became a member of the improv group The Red Tie Mafia(http://redtiemafia.com/default.aspx

Michael Galante

Originally from Suffern, New York, Michael was in graduate school for medicine when a chance encounter with a film director helped him realize his true calling. After a few months of intense scene study work, Michael left school and moved to New York to pursue a career in acting. Within months Michael was training with Terry Schreiber of the TS Studio and it was under his guidance that Michael went on to book roles in several award-winning independent short and feature films includingFrat House Massacre and 44’. In addition to his film work, Michael’s television credits include a recurring role on ABC’s ‘All My Children’ and most notably a principal role on NBC’s ‘Law and Order’ alongside Jeremy Sisto and Anthony Anderson. His most recent work includes a national Applebee’s commercial and a theatre production called Snapshot. Michael currently resides in Manhattan and in his spare time enjoys playing soccer, spending time with family and having barbecues on his roof. www.michael-galante.com

Lynzie Reed

Is as interesting as the spelling of her first name. She grew up spending her summers moving all over the United States. She lived in Cities such as; Cincinnati, Ohio, San Francisco, California, Denver, Colorado, Chicago, Illinois, and Phoenix, Arizona. Out of her predominantly Baseball oriented upbringing somehow she became an individual with absolutely no love for sports, but with a great passion for the arts, and a commitment to theatre.
Following a long background in performance Lynzie studied theatre and acting intensively. She completed the Professional Actor Training program at Chattanooga State in Tennessee and while there, was chosen from her class to study abroad at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, London, England for her BA (Hons) in American Theatre Arts.
Being the only American actor in her class gave Lynzie the chance to immerse herself in a different tradition of performance training and she learned not only from her teachers – Steven Dykes, Toney James, and Andrew Friesner, but also her fellow students and the general life experiences that come with being faced with a new perspective.
Shortly after graduating she moved from Elizabethton, Tennessee. Lynzie continues her studies with both Paul Le Mos, and Kim Stern. She is extremely excited to be apart of The Complete Theatre Company.

Janice Bishop

Has appeared in Long Island productions of “The Heiress”, Picasso’s “Desire Caught By The Tail”, Kenneth Koch’s “1000 Avant-Garde Plays”, and in NYC at La Mama, “Klub Ka, The Blues Legend”, and S. Heaney’s “The Burial At Thebes”, also in NYC, Caryl Churchill’s “The Heart’s Desire”, Sara Rhul’s “Dead Man’sCell Phone”, and Larry Myers’ “Jack Kerouac: Catholic”, and “Women Of The Beat Generation: Memo From Allen Ginsberg”. Recent films include “Parable”,“Saints Speak”, and “Saints Alive” for Arcadia Films.

Melissa Dennis

Actress and writer hails from the beautiful North Shore of Massachusetts. She received a B.F.A. in performance from Hofstra University and also studied at NYC's School for Film and Television. Melissa is a founding member of RiverWide Productions (www.riverwideproductions.com), a company committed to producing original works and providing opportunities to women in film. Melissa wrote, produced, and is featured in the company's first project, a short film titled "The One You Marry." She is also a founding member of the comedic writing and performance troupe Sarcastic Kangaroo. Melissa can currently be seen as Tammy Jasmine Adams in the web series "White Liars" (www.white-liars.com).

Edward Snyder

Started his professional acting career playing Mr. X alongside Warhol film legend, Jackie Curtis, in the Westbeth Theatre production of "Tyrone X" in 1980. Since then, he has been seen on the stages of La Mama, ETC and Theatre for the New City in addition to studying with William Hickey and James Bonney. Edward is also an accomplished visual artist ( gallery: www.ebsnyder.com ) and proud member of the Complete Theatre Company, led by Annie Ward, since June 2009.

Rachel Loebs

Recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2009) with her BA in Theatre performance and a Minor in Communication Studies. She moved to NYC August 2009 and has worked in short student films and also works as a musician playing the guitar and writing music. Rachel is excited to be working with the Complete Theatre Company.

Steve Lefstein

Has earned his Film Production Certificate at NYU and was involved with all aspects of filmmaking. He is very eager to learn from other Complete Theatre members to become a better stage actor & playwright. Currently, Steve keeps up with the film industry via his background acting work. He can carry a beat & can throw a frisbee 7 different ways. AFTRA member.

Linda Creamer

Most recently Linda played Iona in “Something More Than This” at the Manhattan Repertory Theater. Off Broadway, Ms. Creamer appeared in the premiere production of Tennessee William’s “Will Mr. Merriweather Return From Memphis” at the CBT Theatre. Other favorite roles include Karen Nash in Plaza Suite, Pam in Baby, Mrs. Hardwick Moore in Lady of Larkspur Lotion, and Dora in Stripper Mom, a play written and performed by Ms. Creamer. Ms. Creamer has appeared in many commercials, and played Eleanor in Outbound Productions. Linda completed the two year program at William Esper Studio and has done extensive sensory work with Marcia Haufrecht and Susan Batson. She is happy to be working with The Complete Theatre Company under the direction of Annie Ward and has already appeared in three company shows.

Christina Theodoro

A native New Yorker, born and raised in Greenwich Village. She lived and performed in Philadelphia for the past five years and just recently returned to New York as an actor and playwright. With a BFA in Acting from Philadelphia's Brind School of Theatre, at the University of the Arts, she was lucky enough to learn from some incredible professionals in the film and theatre world. Trained in the Sanford Meisner technique, Williamson and viewpoints movement techniques, as well as dance, dialects and voice. Christina has done a range of theatre and independent film projects including the short film "Superstitious"(Buddha) and the upcoming television pilot: "Bruce Collins: Professional Wingman" (Haley). In 2009 she was awarded the Brind School of Theatre Arts 'Theatre Ensemble Award' for her performance as "Linda Rotunda" in John Patrick Shanley's "Savage in Limbo". Since then she has worked with the Philadelphia Dramatists Center, Plays and Players Theatre, Theatre Revolution, and the Actors Project NYC. She is proud to be a member of The Complete Theatre Company!

Morgana Kate Watson

A recent graduate of SUNY Purchase, with a BA in Drama Studies. While at Purchase, she worked on (On stage and off) a grand total of 14 shows over the course of four years. One of the last of these shows was her senior thesis, an original piece titled "Bloodlines" that she wrote, directed, and produced. Favorite roles played there include Teeny in "A Night With Fibber McGee and Molly"; Sir Toby Belch/Antonio in "Twelfth Night"; and Snout in "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Outside of Purchase, she has spent summers studying theatre at Circle in the Square, Boston University, and the New York Stage and Film Apprenticeship Program at Vassar. Currently, Morgana is studying Voice Technique with Maggi Heilweil and honing both her writing and her performance skills. In her spare time, Morgana enjoys baking, horseback riding, playing with her cat Marta, and picking up coins with her toes.

Rachel Johanson

Is pumped to be working with The Complete Theatre Company! Rachel just relocated from Cincinnati after graduating from Ohio University’s B.F.A. Performance Program. At Ohio University, she created a one-woman show, Let Me Be Veiled comparing gender inequality in Iran and the U.S. Regionally, she has acted at the Hangar Theatre with Robert Moss, Monomoy Theatre, and Clear Stage Cincinnati. When not onstage, Rachel finds much joy in practicing and teaching Ashtanga yoga.

Gracie Jarvis

Was born "Sarah Grace Jarvis" in Upstate, New York. Gracie went to Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, New York where she performed in such plays as Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap (Mollie Ralston), Dracula (Mina Harker), and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Janet Weiss). She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Theatre and received the Excellence in Humanities and Sciences Award from Cazenovia College. After graduation, Gracie did a 9 month internship with the Walt Disney World Company in Orlando, FL and worked with Main Street Operations at the Magic Kingdom. She joined The Stella Adler Studio of Acting and completed their Summer Intensive program as well as the On Camera Master Class with Ron Burrus. She most recently appeared in the movie SPAZ directed by Steve Clark. When Gracie is not acting she is practicing her yoga, reading as much as possible, watching old Horror movies and preparing for her next Anime Convention to attend! If you would like to know more please visit her website: http://graciejarvis.com.

Melissa Haley

A Massachusetts native who has been living in New York for the past five years. She received a BFA in Theatre Performance from Hofstra University and currently studies at T. Schreiber Studios. While in New York, Melissa has appeared in several off-off broadway productions. Most recently she was seen playing Jenny in Variations Theatre Group's debut show, "The Shape of Things". Melissa has also appeared in independent films, including, "Leave Me Behind", a feature film which was recognized in festivals internationally. She is co-founder of RiverWide Productions, a film production company that has just completed its first short film, "The One You Marry". To learn more about Melissa, check out her website: www.melissahaleysmith.com

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