Paton Ashbrook :: Mary Fettes ~ The Body Snatcher

Paton Ashbrook is thrilled to be joining the incredible Wicked Lit team! A Los Angeles native, she trained at the L.A. County High School for the Arts, then the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC, and most recently the Upright Citizens Brigade. She's acted in over 25 films and countless theatre productions; most recently she wrapped up Julius Caesar, Footloose, I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant, and the webseries Mad Mission. You can find more information on current projects at www.patonashbrook.com . She'd like to thank her creative family for their endless support and love.

Todd Andrew Ball :: StoryGuide ~ Casting the Runes

Todd is excited to be a part of Wicked Lit 2011. Most recently Todd had the pleasure of performing the role of Hercule Poirot in Black Coffee at the Santa Paula Theater Center. Other roles Todd has performed this year include Emperor Joseph II in Amadeus also at SPTC and the role of the Bellhop in Lend Me a Tenor at CCT. Other recent and favorite roles include Edmund Swettenham in A Murder is Announced, Rev. Arthur Humphrey in See How They Run, Alain Cholet in Phantom, and Roscoe Dexter in Singin’ in the Rain all at the Glendale Centre Theatre, as well as Pinhead Manager/Lord John in The Elephant Man with SanZman Productions, Verges in Much Ado About Nothing with Still Chasing Productions and Hannibal in The Curious Savage with ELATE Productions. He thanks Hisato for all his love and support.

Raymond Barcelo :: StoryGuide ~ A Ghost Story

Raymond is beyond thrilled to be apart of this project! Recent credits include The Cat in The Hat in Centre Stage and Candlelight Pavilion's Seussical the Musical. Raymond has also been seen in Durang/ Durang, Ragtime, Noises Off, Hello Dolly!, and Lysistrata. Many thanks to his family and friends for their continuous love and support.

John T. Cogan :: Joel ~ The Unnamable

John holds a B.A. in acting from the UCLA School of Theatre, Film, & Television, and has worked in all three mediums. On stage, he has been seen at the Group Repertory Theatre, Circus Theatricals, & Theatre 40. In film, he has received three nominations and one win for his work in The Golden Rule, and can also be seen in MGM's The Perfect Getaway. John has numerous commercials under his belt, and you can see him this fall in the web series Replaced and Sidekicks. Also keep an eye out for John on the indy film festival circuit for Love or War and Encanto Road. For updates and more information, please go to www.facebook.com/JohnTCogan. He is ecstatic to be back with Wicked Lit and intends to scare the bejeezus out of you...again! He is So in loun.

Yancey Dunhaml :: StoryGuide ~ The Body Snatcher

Yancey received his Bachelors of Arts in Theatre from Washington State University. Favorite roles at WSU include Slim in Cowboy Mouth, Martin in Fool for Love, Policeman in The Visit, Capt. Keller in The Miracle Worker, Monk in Small Craft Warnings, Antonio in The Tempest, A. of Syracuse in A Comedy of Errors. In Seattle, at the Annex Theatre, Yancey appeared as Bosuffi in Clive Barker’s
West Coast Premier of Frankenstein in Love. Also at the Annex, he played Oscar Loop in Rochelle Owens’s Futz. In Los Angeles, he is an acting member at Theatre West and appeared there as Gerry Evans in Dancing at Lughnasa, and as Richard Lionheart in Lion in Winter. At the Odyssey Theatre, Yancey appeared recently as mobster Guts Regan in Night of January 16th. On TV’s Discovery TLC, Yancey guest stared as three criminals on the Scene of the Crime series. He was featured in a short film recently, Night Riders by Jim Beaver currently in post-production. Yancey wants to thank his wife Kathy for all her love and support.

Daniel Flapper :: Hinkle ~ Casting the Runes

Daniel's first play-going experience was driving up a dark canyon road (the same one where James Dean met his death) one rainy Halloween night when he was twelve years old to see Mary Shelly's Frankenstein at a hole-in-the-wall playhouse in the middle of nowhere.  That night he saw an entire audience literally on the edge of their seats jump backward in terror when the creature lunged out unexpectedly from behind a set piece.  From that night on Daniel has wanted to be a part of that experience for others and he has found his opportunity with Wicked Lit!  He has worked with Unbound Productions on several developmental and educational play readings and is makes his debut appearance in the fully staged festival this season.  Daniel studied acting at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts and earned a baccalaureate from the College of Santa Fe (defunct).

Bianca Gisselle :: Sylvia ~ The Cask of Amontillado

Bianca is thrilled to be joining the Wicked Lit cast. BFA from California Institute of the Arts. Favorite roles include: Genevieve Next Window Please, Virginia Spider Baby The Musical, Adult Eva Meditations: Eva Hesse, Mabel Farm Noir, Sarah Ragtime, Monica Beginner. Short Films: Bellatrix Lestrange Sirius Black and the Secret Keeper, Mary Make Me Love You. Bianca was a featured soloist for the newest Google Chrome: Lady Gaga commercial. She is also a singer/songwriter with an EP available on iTunes. For more info visit my website..

Eric Harris :: Goblin ~ The Chimes

A native Texan, Eric studied theatre and music at the University of Texas in Austin before making the trek to California.  He has appeared on stage in many roles in and around Los Angeles.  Here are some of his favorites: Khaiphas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Lucien P. Smith in The Boys Next Door, Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd…, Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird, Horse in The Full Monty, The Creature in Victor, Jim in Big River and, most recently, as Hoke Colburn in Driving Miss Daisy.   It would be a severe understatement to say that Eric is simply “happy” to be a part of Wicked Lit.  Not only is it an honor to be associated with such a talented and creative group, but it’s just cool, awesome wicked fun!

Pamela Hill :: StoryGuide ~ The Cask of Amontillado

Pamlea is back again after performing in 2009 & 2010’s Wicked Lit.  She started with the original Wicked Lit staged readings in the fall of 2008. Her credits include The Howie Monologues at LCGRT, Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest, Sophia in the Neil Simon Comedy Fools, and a supporting role on Days Of Our Lives.  She has several short films, web series, and national commercials currently airing.  She is also a professional print, hand, and spokesmodel.  She’s happy to be working again with Paul, Jonathan, and Jeff. Her blessings include her supportive parents, her adorable kitty cat Clawde, and being married to the handsome and talented William Joseph Hill.  You can visit Pamela at www.pamelahill.net.   

William Joseph Hill :: Fortunato ~ The Cask of Amontillado

William is returning again for the “three-peat” of Wicked Lit, reprising his role as Fortunato in Cask Of Amontillado.  He started this journey with Wicked Lit in the 2008 staged reading series.  William is happy again to be working with Paul, Jonathan, and Jeff.  Some of his favorite stage roles include Adam in Comic Potential,  his multi-role radio personality in the L.A. Times Critic’s Pick The Unsinkable Bismarck,  and as one of the “Jack Nicholsons” in the cult hit All About Jack.  Film and TV projects include the award winning film A Cigar At The Beach, the lead in Crisis Management, and  using his real life Black Belt skills as the lead assassin in Agent Steele.  His three appearances on ABC’s Wipeout led to another TV gig on the show Reality Obsessed.  One of his favorite real life roles is being the husband of  the beautiful and talented Pamela Hill.  He and Pamela also have their own indie film production company Four Scorpio Productions.  You can visit them at www.fourscorpio.com, and William’s site www.williamjosephhill.com.  

Marcy K. Hiratzka :: The Shadow ~ A Ghost Story

Marcy has been working back stage and in the tech booth for almost a decade; who would have known that she was originally a classically trained actress? Acting took a back seat to costume-designing, stage-managing, and her government day job (which she loves!) and this is her first appearance ON stage in years. The audition and call-back process never felt more rejuvenating! Marcy has worked with East West Players, Metamorphosis Theatre Company, Chalk Repertory Theatre, Long Beach Opera, and Culver City Public Theatre, and is elated to be working with so many wonderful people on this production. Thank you, everyone, for everything.

LizAnne Keigley :: Goblin ~ The Chimes

This is LizAnne’s second performance with Wicked Lit and she is excited to be working with such a prestigious group of actors, directors and writers.  A veteran improv/sketch performer with over 25 years experience LizAnne trained with The Groundlings and The O. C. Crazies as well as creating, directing and starring in the Hot Seat Players acclaimed show "By the Seat of Our Pants". You can see some of her more recent work in the on-going webisode "Bollywood to Hollywood".  Some of her favorite roles have been Alma in “Pillow Talk”, Aunt March in “Little Women” and Mrs. Higgins in “Pygmalion”. She recently completed a successful run of Theatre 40’s Ovation Recommended production of Agatha Christie’s “Black Coffee” in the role of Miss Amory.

Ilona Kulinska :: StoryGuide ~ The Chimes

Ilona Kulinska is very excited to be apart of Wicked Lit for her first time! She has just graduated from Beverly Hills High School where she has been apart of countless productions such as Fiddler on the Roof, Ragtime, Curtains, The House of Bernarda Alba, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Just recently, she played Pippa Hailsham-Brown at Theater 40 in their production of Spider’s Web by Agatha Christie. Ilona thanks her mother for being supportive of her acting and her dear friend, Brian Michael, for driving her to rehearsals. Enjoy the show!

Richard Large :: Toby ~ The Chimes

Richard earned a M.A. in Theatre Arts from San Francisco State University. He is a veteran of over 80 productions in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been a member the West Coast Ensemble and the Knightsbridge Theatre. Last year he portrayed Baltrus Van Tassel in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in the 2009 production of Wicked Lit at Greystone Mansion.  Favorite roles include Shotover in Heartbreak House, Brack in Hedda Gabler, John Cleary in The Subject was Roses(Shellie Award Winner) and Sir Tobey Belch in Twelfth Night. Richard was awarded a Dramalogue Award for his direction of The Cave.

Melissa Lugo :: StoryGuide ~ The Unnamable

Melissa is so excited to be a part of Wicked Lit!  She thanks Paul, Jeff & Jonathan for the opportunity to 'play' with so many talented people!!  Thank you to the cast & crew!! She is eternally grateful to her friends and family for their love & support.  And to Michael, her partner in crime, mannah mannah & more!!

J. Anthony McCarthy :: Dr. Knox~ The Body Snatcher

Anthony has been knocking around Hollywood for a little while.  Born in Washington DC, though he won't admit it to anyone.  (I can trust you, can't I?)  His original webseries, and Boris (www.andboris.com) is entering its 4th season. He's appeared on Las Vegas, Alias, American Dreams and numerous independent films.  His dreams of being a circus strongman when he grows up are the basis for the soon to be released feature film The Lempke Brothers.  Please don't look him in the eye during the performance and no flash photography.  We can't be responsible for him eating an audience member.  Again.

Tanya Mironowski :: Odessa ~ The Unnamable

Tanya is thrilled to be returning as Odessa in The Unnamable. She has appeared in many roles on stage throughout Los Angeles & Orange County. Some of her favorite roles include:  Helena in Midsummer Night's Dream, Raina in Arms and the Man, J.S. in Necessary Targets, Nurse Ratchet in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Marie in Re: Woyzeck, and Helen Prejean in Dead Man Walking. Some of her film credits include:  Path, Once Removed, People Like Us, and Evil's Reign.Tanya earned several degrees in Acting, Music, and Speech Therapy at CSU Fullerton and works in the field performing, coaching, directing, and producing. She is honored to be working with this phenomenal cast & crew and wants to thank Jeff, Jonathan, and Paul for the wicked opportunity!

Michael Perl :: Dunning ~ Casting the Runes

Michael is back for a third round (Biltmore counts, right?) of Wicked Lit and couldn't be more happy.  He'd like to thank Paul, Jeff and Jonathan for creating and caring for such a great expression of live performance and literary juiciness that is Wicked Lit.  Some of Michael's film, theatre and tv credits include Sweet Valley High, Tarzan, The Bold and The Beautiful, Jump/Cut, Fahrenheit 451…blah, blah, blah…  He thanks and sends his love to his wonderful and supportive Perl family, his fantastic friends and his lovely and supremely talented lady, Melissa.  Finally, he would like to remind the audience that while evil may lay in wait everywhere you look here at the mausoleum and cemetery, the real evil…is the actor’s theatrical bio.

Skip Pipo :: The Ghost ~ A Ghost Story

Skip is happy to be making his first appearance in Wicked Lit. Other stage credits include the physicist Werner Heisenberg in Copenhagen, To Kill a Mockingbird, How I Learned to Drive, Mrs. Warren's Profession (LA Weekly nominee), LADCC award winning Equus, and the critically acclaimed Bug.  Film/TV work includes the show Reasonable Doubt, the new film Poker Run and numerous commercials. Thanks to all the wonderful performers and production talent for this great opportunity.

Brian David Pope :: Montresor ~ The Cask of Amontillado

Brian has loved scary stories since childhood and is thrilled to be back prowling the halls of Mountain View Mausoleum in The Cask of Amontillado for another Halloween.  In the 2009 Wicked Lit festival he scampered about the grounds of Greystone Mansion as Ichabod Crane in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and would be there still if the park rangers hadn’t kicked him out.  Brian is honored to be a part of Wicked Lit and forever grateful to the wonderful cast, terrific designers and fantastic crew who make this event a complete pleasure, and to Paul, Jeff and Jonathan for all that and more.  Brian also enjoys talking about himself in the third person.  Happy Halloween!

Michael Prichard :: Howard ~ The Unnamable

Michael Prichard has played several thousand characters during his career. While he’s performed over 100 of them onstage and on film, Michael is primarily heard – having recorded over 550 full-length books.  He’s won several Earphones Awards and an Audie, the audiobook industry’s top prize.  SmartMoney Magazine named him one of the Top Ten Golden Voices, an asset he developed as a boy singing while driving a tractor on his family's farm.  Over the past few years, with Ray Bradbury’s Pandemonium Theatre Company at the Fremont Centre Theatre in South Pasadena, he played eight of Bradbury’s greatest characters, including Captain Beatty in a 9-month run of FAHRENHEIT 451; with Merry War, he played Lord Capulet in ROMEO & JULIET; with the Sierra Madre Playhouse he played Doc Gibbs in OUR TOWN; and with Los Angeles City College, where he played Giles Corey in Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE.

Edward Rowley :: Vincent ~ A Ghost Story

Edward Rowley grew up in Washington State where he started doing plays in elementary school with his friends. When he moved to San Jose, California during high school years he began to concentrate more on theater and discovered the passion he had for acting. This past May Edward graduated from California Institute of the Arts where he expanded his experience and refined acting techniques. He had the life changing experience of preforming in the Edinborough Fringe Festival in Scotland. Since graduating Edward has appeared in the Radar LA theater festival, several short film projects, a webisode and a PGA short.

Bruce Schroffel :: Gayton ~ Casting the Runes

Recent regional theater credits include: Earl, Drunk Talk; General Bullmoose, Lil Abner; Spettigue, Charley’s Aunt; Uncle Jocko, Gypsy; Charles, 45 Seconds from Broadway; Euart Dunlop, The Music Man. Film includes the Old Man, Porcelain Unicorn, Ridley Scott Grand Prize winner. TV includes numerous guest bits on Conan and has been featured in commercials for Norms Restaurants and Charter Communications. His barbershop quartet, Generation Gap, entertains southern California audiences regularly and he is a proud member of The Santa Monica Oceanaires Men’s Chorus, and The Magic Castle. Thanks Team Schroffel.

Ericka Winterrowd :: Jane Galbraith~ The Body Snatcher

Ericka studied at the London Dramatic Academy and received her BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Florida. Past credits include: The Cherry Orchard (Anya), To Kill A Mockingbird (Mayella), Cloud Nine (Edward/Victoria), Sunday in the Park with George (Louise/Naomi), and Fifth of July (Shirley) at the Public Theatre of South Florida. She has toured internationally with productions of Our Town (Emily) and Lysistrata (Chorus) that traveled to Brazil and Greece, and has performed at NYC’s Lincoln Center as part of the National ESU Shakespeare Competition. Here in LA she has studied at Margie Haber Studio, as well as with Casting Directors Risa Bramon Garcia, Linda Phillips Palo, and Jory Weitz. She is a company member at the Ovation Award nominated Theatre Banshee where she was last seen in The Crucible, and most recently in SouLucet Films’ How I Survived the Sixties. Ericka is represented by Concrete Entertainment and SBV Talent Agency.