I Am Tricky Nicky
Written by Adam Samtur
Directed by P. Case Aiken III
“I Am Tricky Nicky” plays upon an organic scene that is influenced by dementia or possibly the preternatural, from the vantage point of those who are witness but not fully understanding. A woman who may be a stand-in for Cassandra, or might just be insane, offers advice to those around her, even when the problem in question is only in her head.

Let Them Eat Cake
Written by Matthew Kagen
Directed by Adam Samtur
“Let Them Eat Cake” offers a look into a heightened state of reality, where tensions run high, both sexual and violent. With surreal elements that appear throughout, the audience is asked to discern what is real and what is just in the minds of the characters while coming to know everyone’s darkest secrets.

Sans Deus
Written by P. Case Aiken III
Directed by Matthew Kagen
“Sans Deus” is a look at passion overtaking purpose in the lives of several individuals. Following several unrelated stories of men becoming obsessed with building machines or various kinds for various reasons, patterns become apparent in what that obsession will do to a man.

Adam Samtur (Playwright) (Playwright - I Am Tricky Nicky; Director - Let Them Eat Cake) Adam is an actor, writer, and director (and now producer!) whose fresh young shiny face exploded onto the scene several years ago. Other written work includes Trains, Man's Best Friend, Family Symmetry, Identity Theft, Call For Help, Moment in Time, Dark, Sacred Nights, and Climate Control. He has had the fortune of seeing some of his work produced at the Golden Fleece, Ltd.'s "Argonaut Series," as well as at the Woodstock Fringe Festival 2008 as part of their "First Looks" series. He has performed in operas, musicals, readings, and plays during his tenure in New York. Special thanks to Steph, Wallace, Lou, Lewie, Mom & Dad, and of course, his amazing cast and crew for Just ASK!

Anthony Gargano (Performer) (Bob - Sans Deus) Anthony is proud to be a part of this wonderful evening of one-act plays. He has been acting since he was 12 in various Junior High, High School, College and way-off Broadway productions. Anthony also attended the New York Film Academy where he wrote, directed and acted in five short films. He has studied acting under the inspirational Bruce Ornstein and continues to seek out new and exciting projects, such as this production, to work on. Select credits include: THEATER: Just Call Me Nickie (as Harry Padavona, 1998), Weekend Of Death (as Dr. Bill Martin, 2000), Feeding The Moonfish (as Martin, 2006). FILM: The Captive (as Buster, 2000), Initial Sin (as Nick Russo, 2001), Brown Water (as Tony, 2002), Lover From Beyond The Grave (as Vincent, 2006), Istvan (as Laslo, 2007), On The Run Again: This America Part 2 (as Detective Brown, 2007), Safe House (as Callaghan, 2008).

Caroline Patterson (Performer) (Laura - Let Them Eat Cake) Caroline is a recent graduate of Duke University. Favorite roles include leads in Angels in America: Part I and A Perfect Ganesh (NC Independent Weekly's Best Performances of the Year), and u/s Marian/Sarah/Steph in The Invitation at the Ohio Theater (A NYMag Theater Pick). She is a trained teacher and teaching artist, and works part-time for the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts. Thanks to the gentlemen of ASK and her castmates. And to her parents, even though she doesn't want them seeing her in such a state of undress.

Danielle Sarina Haber (Performer) (Marianne - Let Them Eat Cake) Danielle (Marianne) graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in History and minors in Voice and Theater. Her past credits include The Fifth of July (June), Troilus and Cressida (Helen of Troy), Bayboy (Shelly), numerous productions of the Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), etc. She has performed at both the Paper Mill Playhouse and Lincoln Center and has appeared in the NBC television series, Lipstick Jungle. She would like to thank the cast and crew and of course, her ever supportive friends and family!

Leo Goodman (Performer) (Dr. Sinister Polaro - Sans Deus) Leo has performed with the Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Shakespare Theatre Company in DC, and the National Players Touring Company, among many others. He has also appeared in numerous independent films, and has performed as a stand-up comic in clubs throughout New York. He has a BFA in Theatre Studies from Boston University. He wishes many broken limbs to his fellow cast and crew.

Matt Kagen (Playwright) (Playwright - Let Them Eat Cake; Director - Sans Deus) Matthew has had a wild and crazy year since graduating from James Madison University in Virginia and moving to New York. Within the year, Matthew has discovered the meaning of life and what shawarma is. Favorite NY theatrical projects include: Golden Fleece's "Robert and Hal: An Opera"(Robert), Riant Theatre's "Rock-A-My-Soul: A Rock/Gospel Musical"(Baruch Performing Arts Center), and P.J. Hogan's film "Confessions of a Shopaholic," as Reveler #24, a tuxedoed stud who was nearly close enough to Isla Fisher to smell her hair. Thanks to Case, Adam, Steph, Brogan, and Syd, three talented casts, and my ever-supportive family.

Matthew Cohn (Performer) (Cecil - Sans Deus) Matthew is a recent graduate of Dartmouth College, where he majored i Theater and Philosophy. A native New Yorker, Matthew has just moved back after wrapping up a stint at the summer stock theater, the New London Barn Playhouse, in New London, NH. In addition to the training he received at Dartmouth, he has also studied at Shakespeare and Company, in Lenox, MA. Some favorite roles include Berger in Hair, Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Jerry in Betrayal.

Mindy Matijasevic (Performer) (Nicky - I Am Tricky Nicky) Mindy is an actress, writer, and stand-up comic. Her career started, paused for the blessing of raising her son, and restarted with a principal role in a production of "Vagina Monologues" directed by Jonathon Castro. She was cast in "A Chicken and Its Breast" (NY Fringe Festival), "Mystic TV" (Samuel French Festival), "Naked" (Vagina Festival), "Sex Scenes" (two staged readings), "Playing Doctor" (a movie in post-production), and numerous short films. Her comedic acting can be viewed at www.TarasComedyCosmos.com in the videos "Mom Bear" and "My Son." Her stand-up comedy, for which she writes all of her own material, has been called "alarming, especially to husbands and other tradition-bound people" and leaves you with more than laugh lines.

Nathan Bovos (Performer) (Keiran - Let Them Eat Cake) Nathan is excited to be a part of such a fun compelation of new works. Nathan is a graduate of The Hartt School Conservatory with a BFA in theatre. Some past favoite roles have been David in Goodspeed Musicals reading of Tinyard Hill, Cliff (Cabaret), Harold Hill (Music Man), and Hennessy (Dames at Sea). All his love to Mom, Dad, Molly, Yuky and friends for all the support and love in return. YES WE DID!!

P. Case Aiken III (Playwright) (Playwright - Sans Deus; Director - I Am Tricky Nicky) Case has been working professionally in theater and film in various capacities since graduating from Colgate in 2006. Writing highlights include for film Good People (2008 Independent Film) and The Frontier (2007 Richmond 48 Hour Film Festival), and for stage Called (2005 Colgate University). Though he prefers to be behind the scenes, he never shies away from a chance to be on stage, as with the recent As We Speak with the re:Directions Theater Company.Special thanks to Denis, Erez, Adam, the Matts, Syd, Steph, Carter, and Dionysus without whom, none of this would have been possible.

Ryan David LaMont (Performer) (Waiter - I Am Tricky Nicky; Andrew - Let Them Eat Cake; Andrew - Sans Deus) Ryan David LaMont is a recent graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he studied musical theatre (CAP21). Favorite productions include the world premier of Galt MacDermot's musical "The Goddess Wheel," "Parade," "Starmites!," "Alive at Ten," and the pre-NYMF production of "Wood - The Musical."

Susan Stout (Performer) (Rita - I Am Tricky Nicky) Susan has been a student at The Atlantic Theater School, and been active on stage, in print and tv/film. Favorite roles include ED, One Life To Live, "Sarah" in Curfew at The American Globe Theater Festival, and “Grace” in A Muse In Manhattan. This summer she appeared as “Molly” in the 13th Street Repretory Theater’s Line. More information is available @ www.SusanStout.com