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Scenic and Lighting Design by Tiffany Lynn Williams
Technical Direction by Eric Nolfo
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Stage Management by James Esposito
Technical Operations by Eric Stimes |
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Jonathan Edward Brown (Marcus) was born and raised in Denver Colorado, and grew up performing on its stages. Although acting was always his first love it took some time to realize that it was the only career where he could see himself spending the rest of his life working. So he pulled up stakes, kissed his loving agent of six years goodbye, and relocated to Los Angeles. Since arriving in LA, Jonathan has performed at the Mbar in Hollywood, and landed several roles in various independent film and television productions. He is extremely pleased to have the opportunity to work with the talented people at Stillspeaking Theatre, and is excited to have the opportunity to tackle the role of Marcus. Jonathan has a number of professional credits on stage, screen, television, radio and online media, and is a very handsome man. You can view Jonathan’s full resume and a number of photos online at IMDb.com and Backstage.com. |
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Ms. Toni Trenton (Ruth McCormick) has appeared with many theater companies in the local area,such as:Shakespeare by the Sea in Comedy of Errors(2006);West Coast Ensemble in Brighton Beach Memoirs; Hudson Guild in Antigone and many productions with the original Company of Angels. She studied acting after college training with such names as Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler Milton Katselas and recently Doug Warhit. Some of her film and T.V.credits include multiple appearances on General Hospital, the original Cold Case, the original Helter Skelter and many independent films. The most recent film being an AFI Conservatory project called "Looking After". Ms. Trenton has also taught acting at the Strasberg Institute in Hollywood and at The New York Film Academy at Universal Studios. She continues to substitute teach with Special Needs students and taught Special Education for many years with a local school district. She appreciates the opportunity of playing such a 'great part' in this production of "Facing East" at Stillspeaking Theatre of San Marino. |
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Neil Miller (Alex McCormick) has an M.F.A. degree in theater arts from UCLA. His most recent stage work includes playing the defense attorney in a production of "The Trial of the Catonsville Nine" at the Stella Adler Theatre and a lead role in an original play, "Out of Gardenia," at The Dorie Theatre at the Complex, both in Hollywood. Immediately before coming to the Stillspeaking Theatre, Neil completed an independent feature film titled "420 High Desert Way." Other film credits include "Traces," which screened in the program "Los Angeles Directors: Home Grown Films" at the Eighth Annual Los Angeles International Short Film Festival at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood, and "Honey," which was selected for the Slamdance Film Festival. In addition to being an actor, Neil is a licensed psychotherapist. He is dedicating his performance in "Facing East" to his late theater professor, Lloyd Frerer. |
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Dennis Kenney (U/S Marcus) is thrilled to be a part of Facing East. Having worked professionally in the New York music theater industry, he packed his bags and headed West to pursue his true passion…Acting. Credits include Mame at the Kennedy center starring Christine Baranski and Harriet Harris. The Role of Eddie in the Las Vegas production of Mamma Mia! First National Tour of the Broadway production 42nd Street, Bernardo in West Side Story (Gateway Playhouse) to name a few. Television : NIP/TUCK. He holds a B.F.A in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University. He is a proud AEA and SAG member. He would like to thank Donald Shenk for this fulfilling opportunity. |
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Tiffany Lynn Williams
Scenic and Lighting Design |
Tiffany Lynn Williams holds an MFA in design from CALARTS and a BFA in scenic and light design from the University of Colorado. Her past work includes scenic designer for “The Terrible Tragedy of Peter Pan” (The House Theatre of Chicago), lighting designer for the opera "Satyricon" (CALARTS) and more recently was the lighting designer for the new work "Canvas”(P6). Currently, she works as the Resident Lighting Designer at REDCAT. |
Eric Nolfo
Technical Direction |
Eric Michael Nolfo has an MFA from CALARTS in technical direction and a BFA from Stephens College for Women in Theater Production. Eric’s work can be seen all around LA as he has been the TD for Evel Knievel the Rock Opera at the Bootleg, The Cherry Orchard, and Killers at the Evidence Room. He was also the TD for Kate Crackernuts at the 24th St. Theatre, Blood, Love, Madness with The Actors Gang and Macbeth at the Elephant Theatre with Harry Lennix. He currently resides as the ATD at REDCAT. He would like to thank Tiffany and his parents for all of their support. |
James Esposito
Stage Management |
James is the Executive Director of award winning Chromolume Theatre Company (www.chromolume-theatre.com), which he formed along with his friend in 2003, specializing in musicals on the 99-seat level. James obtained his Associates of Arts Degree from Santa Monica College in both music and theater. He hopes to continue his studies and obtain his Bachelor of Arts in both music and theater and eventually give back to the arts community as a teacher in the future. He has directed as well as done sound, light and scenic design in and around Los Angeles, in addition to stage managing as he is doing here. As an actor, his credits include Company (Bobby), Forever Plaid (Sparky), Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Hero), Kiss Me, Kate (Bill/Luciento), 1776 (Courier), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Thurio), Chess, Cinderella and Fiddler on the Roof twice. He is married, has two children (Alexandra and Giovanni) and is a member of the Choctaw Nation. |
Eric Stimes
Technical Operations |
Eric Stimes graduated from high school last year and has been pursuing a career in the arts ever since. He began as the sound operator for Stillspeaking Theatre’s first production of “The Runner Stumbles” and eventually single handedly ran the entire technical operations for the show during the latter part of the run, eventually tacking over the position of Technical Operator for Stillspeaking Theatre. He has worked as the sound engineer for San Marino UCC for over a year and has upgraded the operations there considerably. Eric is a sought-after DJ and sound operator for many up and coming bands throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
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