Company

The EndTimes Resident Company is a talented collection of actors and directors committed to producing the very best theater possible …

Or die trying.

The Acting Company:

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Melissa Ciesla

Melissa started her career as a dancer recieving her BA from Point Park Conservatory in Pittsburgh. With her degree in hand she headed to NYC and started auditioning, she was seen throught the city in various showcases and dance productions until the European tour of GREASE swept her to The Neitherlands where she played the role of Ms Lynch. Upon returning back to the city all she wanted to do was act…she headed to the William Esper Studio where she spent two years studing Meisner technique and she’s been working ever since. Some of her most recent work was seen in NAKED HOLIDAYS, COFFEE TAWK, TWISTED and FOREVER ENDEVOR. She is a two time Serling award winner for best supporting actress for her roles in LICK THE BOOT and DORTHY AFTER OZ. She is also a proud founder of The Collective.

Alessandro Colla

Alessandro Colla is an alumnus of LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, and Boston University. Theater credits include: Luis Felipe in BOMBERS’ ROW (2007) Trinculo in THE TEMPEST (06), Loophole in FRIENDLY FIRE (05), and Speedracer in POLAROID STORIES (05). Film credits: Gaspare in HBO Original VENDETTA (99)

Chris Cornwell

Chris Cornwell is originally from Austin, Texas and holds a B.F.A. in acting and directing from Texas State University.  He most recently played lead guitar, and appeared as John Lennon in the EndTimes production of “Manson the Musical”.  He also plays guitar and sings in the blue grass band The Two Gents.

For music and acting clips visit www.chriscornwell.net

Leah Dashe

Leah is a New York-based actress and a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley where she studied acting, film, and psychology. While living in San Francisco, Leah joined the Improv troupe Pan Theater, and worked with the Thrillpeddlers in the macabre and horrific genre of Grande Guignol, where she became adept at the art of disturbingly awesome special effects. Since moving to New York, Leah is very happy to have taken up with End Times, where her unique “talents” and “interests” have been put to good use for the current production of The Godling. Leah has starred in the films The Grand Inquisitor with 1940’s starlet Marsha Hunt, and Crushing Pennies, currently in festivals. She has been living and acting in New York for the past two years and lives in Brooklyn with her degenerate dogs and hamster Stella.

Heather Lee Harper

Heather Lee Harper is ecstatic to be a part of EndTimes! 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.

Jamie King

Jamie King was born and raised in Port Townsend Washington. He holds a BFA in Theatre from New York University where he attended the Stella Adler Conservatory, the Experimental Theatre Wing and the International Theatre Workshop in Amsterdam. Since graduating, he has appeared in numerous plays, a few favorites being “Jabu” with Elizabeth Swados, “Limitless Joy” with Josh Fox and “Veritas” at Columbia University, as well as many independent and student films.

Megan Lee

As a recent escapee from the great state of Texas, Megan is thrilled to be in New York and working with End Times Productions. She has a BA in Performance Studies (and English!) from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and most recently studied at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Favorite theater credits include: Beatrice, Much Ado About Nothing; Emily Webb, Our Town, and Mechele in End Times own Hope Rd. She looks forward to this collaboration of creativity, insanity, and any other “ity’s” she can think of.

Anthony Mead

Anthony holds a BA in Theatre from the University of Florida and, more recently, a Two-Year Certificate from Maggie Flanigan Studio. He is thrilled to be working with the fine folks at EndTimes and is grateful for this opportunity.

Judy Merrick

Serena Miller

Serena Ebony Miller, aka “The Walking Thesaurus”, is another recent transplant to New York from Philadelphia, where she attended the University of the Arts (BFA, Theater Arts). Those who have helped her move would say that she has “too many books” and continue to wonder why she chose one of the biggest instruments a person could play. As a musician, Serena has been seen in plaid during rock performances, not seen at all in countless pit orchestras, and recognized only by her hair in others. Her love for the stage brought her to work with several companies in Philadelphia after graduation. She sends love and thanks to her family for their patience and support, to her boss for not firing her, her co-workers, the cast and crew, and apartments 4 and 5. Special thanks to the state of Pennsylvania and its noble peaks.

Kerstin Porter

Kerstin completed her theater studies at UC Santa Cruz. She took the last year to participate in a theater internship in London. Finally she took the big move to New York to pursue acting. She is enjoying the beginning to an exciting new career.

Marek Sapieyevski

Marek Sapieyevski came to NYC with the somewhat sensible idea of getting into the music industry but soon found himself defecting back over to the world of make-believe. He has performed as an actor, singer, and musician in numerous plays, operas, promotional events, and performance art “happenings” throughout the city and beyond, and is delighted to have an opportunity to be a part of EndTimes, despite feeling conflicted using the words “delighted” and “EndTimes” in the same sentence.

Sarah Schoofs

Sarah, an orphan whose only friends were her doll Emily Marie and, later, her dog Sandy, escaped from the Dickensian orphanage and made her way to NYC with pluck, hard work and a cheery disposition.  She later met Oliver Warbucks, who has aided her financially in her pursuit of one awe-inspiring acting career.  She has since been successful with credits including ‘christian girl who starts orgy’ in Endtimes Productions’ ‘Naked Holidays’ as well as recently wrapping on the BiffJuggernaut feature ‘Gut’.  She would like to thank Punjab for always keeping it real.

Leal Vona

Leal isn’t paying attention right now: “What? Wait… I’m just finishing something up here. Almost got it…. Almost…. Ok, so, what? Crap. Hold on. There’s another thing I gotta take care of. Man, I tell you, they just don’t make things that last anymore. The Druids. Now there’s a group that knew how to make stuff. What’s that thing they made? You know the big thing with all the stones, in England or Scotland or something. Maybe Wales? You know…. No, not the Pyramids. The stone thing. NOT the Pyramids. Sounds like hedges, but it’s not a hedge. Funny thing is, there’s not a lot of grass there. That’s irony, right? Oh it’s not? Coincidence? Right. That’s just a coincidence. So anyway, what was it you wanted to know? A bio? For what? Whatever, I don’t care. Put whatever you want.”

Matthew Watkins

Matthew Watkins is a Delaware native, and proud to be from the 1st state. Matthew received his BFA acting, from University of The Arts in Philadelphia. Moved to NYC right away and started working. Credits include HBO On Demand National commercial, MTV pilot The OZ, Domino’s national, MTV pilot Yo Larynx, Chip and Pepper jeans commercial. Matthew also performs stand up comedy and keeps himself busy when not in a show with making short films with friends. To say, Matthew is a proud uncle, would be an understatement… Love you girls!! Matthew is excited to be a part of EndTimes and working with friends.

The Directing Company:

Matthew Kreiner

After many years as an actor, Matthew debuted himself as a director in the UAlbany Theatre Council production of “One Hour to Live” written by his brother, Daniel Kreiner. His is very excited about these two short plays, “The Art of the Pick Up” and “Woo at the Zoo”. He has directed in Albany (“The Zoo Story”, “The Problem”, and self written “The Friend”), and in the New York City area (“Galileo”, “Ninth Circle”, “In Rebel Country”). He would like to thank EndTimes Productions for this opportunity as well as his family and friends, which he loves unconditionally.

Ilana Landecker

Ilana is very happy to be directing with EndTimes Productions. Last year Ilana directed “A Chance Encounter With George W.” as part of the vignettes, and this year she directed “Little Misseasonings” as part of the Naked Holidays. She can be seen this coming April at Theatre for the New City as Eugenie Salsafette in an adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether”.

Tony Macy-Perez

Tony Macy-Perez’s recent Off-Broadway productions of “Social Security” and “Days of Wine and Roses” and a successful run of “Sex on Trial”. His play “Requiem for a Life” was recently published and is now being optioned as a film. He would like to thank his incredible cast for making this show such a wonderful experience. He can be reached at Tonezone78@aol.com

Staff:

Russell Dobular (Artistic Director)

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 comedy Backseats and Bathroom Stalls, and Dianne Spoderek’s The Drunk Monologues. Mr. Dobular also served as the founding Artistic Director of the Horse Trade Theater Group, from 1997-2000.

James Neggie (Executive Producer/Webmaster)

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.

Jeremy Pape (Associate Artistic Director)

Jeremy Pape is NOT a native New Yorker. A transplant from Virginia via Philadelphia, Jeremy is trying hard to keep these old men young. A graduate of the University of the Arts’ BFA acting program, Jeremy was involved in theatre before he could tie his shoes. With experience in every aspect of theatre, from performance and directing to set building and tech design, Jeremy likes to think to himself as indispensable but anyone wise would call him…company bitch. Recent credits include light design for Wide-Eyed Productions’ critically acclaimed ‘The Medea’, directing and design for various EndTimes productions and anything else I can think of that sounds impressive.

Alessandro Colla (Acting Company Rep.)

Alessandro Colla is a native New Yorker, alumnus of LaGuardia High School, and Boston University.. Theater credits: Luis Felipe (Bombers’ Row) Trinculo (the Tempest) Loophole (Friendly Fire) and Speedracer (Polaroid Stories) as well as several One-Act Festivals with the Drilling CompaNY and Endtimes Productions. Film credits: Vendetta (HBO Original directed by Nicholas Meyer) Alessandro is excited to face the impending Armageddon as a part of Endtimes..