Cast and Crew
Alanna Blair
(Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, keyboard, guitar, glockenspiel)
Alanna Blair hails from Memphis, Tennessee and recently converted to New York after living in Los Angeles. Her last play was She do the police in different voices., a solo performance adaptation of The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot which took her to the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She’s also working on the feature film Frogtown (frogtownmovie.net). Her BFA from California Institute of the Arts’ School of Theater ensures that she will be broke forever. She sends a crapload of of love and admiration to her amazing Manson Family, and to EndTimes for making this happen.
Melissa Ciesla
(Narrator)
Melissa is thrilled once again to be working with End Times in the mayhem that is. She is glad to see that her BA in dance and 2 years of intense Meisner training at The Esper Studio is once again opening the doors to a world of insanity, art and fun. As she narrates and interviews her way through this hysterically dark journey she would like to thank everyone out there who keeps her sane and especially Meghan Sinclair for covering her ass so she can be in this production….THANK YOU!!!
Alessandro Colla
(Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Peter Tork, Judge, acoustic guitar, vibes)
Alessandro Colla is a Queens native, alumnus of LaGuardia High School (FAME!) and Boston University. Having chosen the red pill only to be stranded by the Nebuchadnezzar, Endtimes has been one of the only things that still makes sense. Remarkable people seem to gravitate to this pulsar, and working with them has been an inspiration.. I thank you all with all my heart. Thanks especially to Russ for drawing us together to create a theatre experiance, rather than murder.
Chris Cornwell
(Dennis Wilson, John Lennon, Michael Nesmith, electric guitar)
Chris Cornwell is originally from Austin, Texas and holds a B.F.A. from Texas State University. His last venture with the End Times crew was when in March when he directed two plays for Vignettes For The Apocalypse series. He also plays guitar and sings in the blue grass band The Two Gents.
For music and acting clips visit www.chriscornwell.net.
Alexander Dunbar
Alexander Dunbar- is a New Yorker with his heart in Texas, his bed in Brooklyn, and his left hand petting one of his cats. He started his training in Texas, where he developed a penchant and skill for stage combat (and hanging from chandeliers, in particular). Following his NYC relocation and graduation from AMDA in 2004, Alex has stayed busy co-starring with Chinese-food loving felines, working with our nations elderly, to Dreaming in the Mid Summer Night. He’s thrilled to be back on stage, and for the ongoing chance to prove to his family they didn’t waste their time or money. Hehehe.
Cheri Paige Fogleman
(Abigail Folger, Rosemary LaBianca, percussion)
Cheri Paige Fogleman is amazed. Who knew a little air guitar and a rendition of Proud Mary at the Manson audition would lead to this? Super happy. Cheri is a graduate of UNC School of the Arts and of the Maggie Flanigan Studio and has been seen acting on lots of stages in NY and lots of fun indie films AND dancing with many modern dance companies (including Shen Wei Dance Arts, and Aynsley Vandenbrouche Movement Group). Recently she’s been hard at work on a new webisode: HOT MESS… www.shesamess.com. cheers!
www.nycastings.com/cheripaigefogleman
Heather Lee Harper
Heather Lee Harper is ecstatic to be a part of Manson the Musical. This is her third show with EndTimes, but the first as a full fledged company member! Favorite Regional credits: Touch (Kathleen), Dial M for Murder (Margot), The Tempest (Miranda), A Clockwork Orange (Ensemble of 10), and Wait Until Dark (Susy). Here in NYC, Ms. Harper is a founding member of The Active Theater Company. A graduate from Arizona State University (BA Theatre Arts) and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Los Angeles, Heather is a proud member of the EMC Program.
Tiffany Herrioett
(Choreographer)
Born in South Jamaica, Queens, Tiffany Herrioett began drug dealing at the age of twelve during the 1980s crack epidemic. After leaving drug dealing to pursue a rap career, she was shot at and struck by nine bullets during an incident in 2000. Oh, wait— that‘s 50 cent. Tiffany Herrioett currently teaches tap and ballet to little people (aka children) at Millennium Dance in Harlem, NY. With over a decade of training, she has previously performed at Madison Square Garden as a member of the St. John’s University Dance Team, and has performed as part of Walt Disney Magic Music Days. This is her first time as sole choreographer for a production. She would like to thank Russell for the opportunity, as well as her mom, who supported her by paying “1 million dollars” to facilitate her rigorous training. She would also like to thank the cast for their amazing hard work, and her very significant other, Colin, for his Ghandi-esque patience during the rehearsal process.
Candace Janee
Candace first found her passion for the stage in California where her favorite roles included Mary Warren in “The Crucible”, Corie Bratter in “Barefoot in the Park” and The Evil Fairy in “Sleeping Beauty”. She moved to New York to attend The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she graduated in 2007. This is her second show with EndTimes after her highly acclaimed turn as the bloody, bruised and pregnant Lily in ‘The Godling’. She would like to thank EndTimes for this unique and exciting opportunity, and her family and friends for all their love and support!
Dana Mazzenga
(Susan “Sadie Mae Glutz” Atkins)
Dana just recieved her MFA from the New School for Drama last spring! She is pleased that her $100,000 degree has led her to such a well-meaning, non-violent, sweet character. Seriously though – thank you to Russ, Serena, Tiff, Mel, the cast and all the other EndTimes members for making a gal feel so at home so quickly- this is a truly loveable and super creative ‘family’. Dana can also currently be seen playing Elizabeth in Radiotheatre’s electrifying production of ‘Frankenstein’ at The Kraine Theatre. And finally – RIP Sexy Sadie: “you broke the rules, you laid it down for all to see”. Sigh.
Anthony Mead
(Beach Boys, Beatles, Monkees, drums)
Anthony acts and has acted on New York City stages. He is especially ecstatic to be a part of this here Manson Do-Hickey with so many fun and talented folks. Seriously, he really is. He’s not just saying that. For serious, he told I.
Serena Ebony Miller
(Cello, bass, music director)
Serena began her musical education in church as a child and could not have then foreseen her participation in “Manson the Musical.” She has been playing cello for longer than she cares to confess and enjoys writing songs and arranging music for theater. Serena has worked with EndTimes Productions as an actress, a musician, and formerly a cleaner of bathrooms. Love and thanks to an amazing cast and band for their patience and talent, Russ and Jeremy for the opportunity, the better side of the Miller family, Paul, and St. Anthony and St. Jude for prayers answered.
Mary Orzano
Mary Orzano’s regional theatre credits include: Leonard Bernstein’s MASS (Kennedy Center); Souvenirs: A Cabaret to Wage Peace (Kennedy Center); Il Trovatore (The Summer Opera Theatre Company). New York: Writer’s Block (Don’t Tell Mama); Broadway Meows (Don’t Tell Mama); 4 X’mas (Workshop Theatre); Double Exposure (Dramatist’s Guild); Balls (Playwrights Horizons/ Peter Jay Sharp Theatre) TV: Forensic Files; Food Detectives: Season One; Extreme Forensics, Gossip Girl; Law & Order; Law & Order: CI, Nurse Jackie. BM, musical theatre, Catholic University. Mary would like to thank Russ and Serena for this opportunity and the wonderful cast.
Kerstin Porter
Kerstin has been with the enduring End Times Family for a couple of years now. You may have spotted her as the headless dolly inventor, telemarketing zombie, half naked Christmas dancer, half naked model, and a fully clothed lawyer. It’s still in question if she can keep fully dressed for this show.
Meghan Ritchie
(Leslie Louise “Lulu” Van Houten)
Meghan Ritchie studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and Atlantic Theater Co. Acting School. She is the founder of Mirabilia Features film company and is a member of The Amoralists Theatre Company. Credits include: For Artists Only (Nellie Tinder), A Marriage of Convenience (Turtle Shell Productions), A Girls Guide to Chaos (Chashama), The Pied Pipers of the Lower East Side (Producer, The Amoralists / PS122 and Theatre 80 St. Marks), Amerissiah (Asst. Director, The Amoralists). She’s very excited to join in the fun of Manson the Musical!
Marek Sapieyevski
(Mike Love, George Harrison, Davy Jones, Wojciech Frykowski, banjo, keyboard)
Marek Sapieyevski performs regularly as an actor, singer, and musician throughout NYC and beyond. His most recent theatrical appearances have been with Theatre Rats, Manhattan Children’s Theatre, Planet Connections Festivity, and in the award winning End Times Production of ‘The Godling’ at San Francisco Fringe Festival. As a musician, Marek plays keyboards for The Crevulators, and banjo for internationally touring mariachi/bluegrass/Irish fusion group Rana Santacruz. Many thanks to his fellow cast and crew, and the friends and family who inspire him!
Meghan Sinclair
(Narrator)
Meghan Sinclair is an American actor, television host, and comedienne. She is the first cixelsyd person to earn a role in a musical based on one of America’s most appalling true crimes. Even if it is a small role, and they only let her do it on off days. The miraculous story of how Sinclair’s teacher,
Kevin Paul Smith
Kevin Paul Smith is making his debut with EndTimes Productions and could not imagine a better show to do so with. Sex, murder, camp and tap shoes: what more you could want? Kevin could most recently be seen in several Shotgun Theatre Festivals in New York as well as the 1st Guard (Jonas) in Manhattan Rep.’s production of Antigone. He is excited to be dancing again since his last ventures into the world of the dance as Chuck in Footloose and Danny in Grease. He would like to thank this amazing cast for embracing him when he joined them, his family and friends for their love and support, and especially those people who greeted the news of this show with OMG! instead of WTF!
Leal Vona
(Leno LaBianca, Vincent Bugliosi)
Leal is an American martial artist and actor who is best known for martial arts and action plays. His most successful plays include Central Park, Dead Lawyers, and appearances in numerous Met Opera productions. Due to his physique and his Belgian background, he is sometimes known as “The Muscles from Brussels.” After studying martial arts intensively from the age of ten, Vona achieved national success in Belgium as a martial artist and bodybuilder, earning the “Mr. Belgium” bodybuilding title. He emigrated to the United States in 2006 to pursue a career in theatre, and achieved breakout success withNaked Holidays 2008, based on the alleged true story of a Jew named Murray Baum. He attained subsequent box office success with his direction of last year’s Serling Award winner for Best Dramatic Script,Kitchen Scenes with Nightmares, which grossed over $100 million according to his own figures and became his most financially successful play. Amongst his performance tools are the liberal use of scissor kicks and broken English.
Russell Dobular
(Director)
Russell Dobular is a New York native, born and raised in Flushing, Queens. His plays have been presented in New York, and Los Angeles, and he has directed several dozen productions, including the hit comedies “Angel Shit”, and “Everybody Dies”. Most recently, his production of “The Godling” took Best Director, and Best Ensemble honors at the the 2009 San Francisco Fringe Festival. Mr. Dobular also served as the founding Artistic Director of the Horse Trade Theater Group, from 1997-2000. He would like to thank the amazing cast and crew of “Manson the Musical,” for their dedication, and for making every day of the process a joy.
Christina Hurtado
(Stage Manager)
Christina Hurtado is freelance dramaturg, stage manager and the Managing Director for EndTimes Productions. She’s worked in off-Broadway, off-off-Broadway, regional and international venues, and is now on IMDB as a wardrobe supervisor.
Jeremy Pape
(Sound Design)
Jeremy Pape holds a BFA in acting from Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. He is the associate artistic director and technical director of EndTimes Productions, a Manhattan based production company, and is currently enrolled in the New School’s MFA directing program (2012). Recent credits include directing Hope Rd. and Knuckleball, which won best director, best drama and best overall production at the San Francisco Fringe in 2008. In addition, he recently acted as assistant director for Hamlet with the Brooklyn Stage Company and performed design work for the Ammoralists’ critically acclaimed Pied Pipers of the Lower East Side at PS-122 and White Rabbit’s award winning Meredith’s Ring (best one-act or short play, Planet Connections, ’09).
James Neggie
(Executive Producer)
Hails from Queens where his strict Catholic upbringing left him with a morbid obsession with the idea of eternal damnation. To sublimate this trauma James sought solace in comedy, music, and gourmet food. To this end he is a proud graduate of the conservatory program of the Second City; he is an accomplished Highland Bagpiper; and he suffers from a pronounced chafing problem.
Ilana Landecker
(Executive Producer)
Ilana is very happy to be with EndTimes Productions. Ilana previously directed “A Chance Encounter With George W.” as part of Vignettes, and “Little Misseasonings” as part of the Naked Holidays.
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