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Brandon McCluskey
(Performer)
Brandon McCluskey (Mick) was born and raised in California and studied Theatre and Psychology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He first found a stage home with Mill Mountain Theatre in Virginia, where he toured regionally and studied with actor and then-Creative Director, Doug Zschiegner. Moving to New York City in early 2003 and completing further training at Atlantic Acting School, Brandon quickly found work in the local independent film circuit, working with directors such as Evan Seplow and Michel Gondry. He has recently returned to the stage with NYC's Black Door Theatre and continues to seek out screen and stage roles that not only challenge his versatility, but afford him the opportunity to work with collaborative artists, like the amazing cast and crew of Ecstasy.
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Chris Rummel
(Sound Designer)
Recent designs include Wood (NYMF08), Raised By Lesbians (FringeNYC), Ten Percent of Molly Snyder (Penguin Rep), The Night of the Iguana (T. Schreiber Studios), The Jack of Tarts (La Mama ETC), Fool For Love (Columbia University), The Listener of Junk City (New Dramatists), Pied A Terre (Stageplays Theater Co.), The Girl Detective (Ateh Theater Group), Two Rooms (Harold Clurman Festival), How I Learned To Drive (TSS, NYIT nominee), Angels In America (Stella Adler), tempOdyssey (SPF), Air Guitar (FringeNYC), Mark Twains Blues (Altered Stages), Don Juan In Chicago (Personal Space Theatrics), The Girl In The Flammable Skirt (Ateh), and the short films The Waiting Room, and Pirates Vs. Ninjas (piratesversusninjas.com). Chris is a Teaching Artist at Roundabout Theatre Company, the resident sound designer for Personal Space Theatrics, and a member of thedrillingcompaNY. He holds a BFA in Theater from Syracuse University.
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Damon Pelletier
(Set Designer)
Damon out of Brooklyn, and recent recipient of MFA degree from the Tisch School of the Arts (NYU). Originally from sunny Fort Lauderdale, FL (where the water is always warm). Previously Damon has worked as a freelance designer and painter at various theatres in Baltimore. Loves rock opera. To pay the bills: assisting New York designers. Recent assistant credits include Cirque Du Soleil – Dubai, and Spiderman: Turn off the Dark (George Tsypin - designer). www.damonpelletier.com
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Eliza Jane
(Stage Manager)
Eliza Jane
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Gina Lemoine
(Performer)
Gina Lemoine (Dawn) is a founding member of Black Door Theatre Company most recently seen in their original production of Sunrise at the Quarry where she originated the role of Lauren. Gina has studied under Terry Schreiber and at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Credits include Terry Schreibers production of Sweet Bird of Youth, Fin and Euba, Bone China, Guest Room, An Open Frame (film), and A Good Death (film).
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Josh Marcantel
(Performer)
(Roy)Recent stage credits include Noah in Black Door Theatre Companys original production, Sunrise at the Quarry; Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Jerry in Betrayal and the Actor in The Woman in Black. Film credits include Red 71, Good Boy and the indie-award winning Mercy directed by Patrick Roddy. Josh is a co-founder of Black Door Theatre Company.
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Lore Davis
(Performer)
Lore Davis (Val) is a drama therapist, actor, and co-founder of The Puffin & Raven Theatre. After stage managing Blackdoor Theatres superb Sunrise At The Quarry she is exceedingly pleased and giddy to be involved in another Blackdoor production. She would like to extend many thanks to the entire Blackdoor company for giving her the green light to join in the fun. Favourite roles: Mama in Night Mother, Betty in Sure Thing, and wife to Brandon (yes, that is her most favourite role).
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Mary Monahan
(Performer)
Mary Monahan (Jean) has appeared in many theatre and film productions. Some of her favorite roles in theatre include; Miss Y THE STRONGER, Procne THE LOVE OF THE NIGHTENGALE, and Dirty Daisy CHICKS WITH DICKS. She is a company member of the Terry Schreiber Studio, where she studied with Terry Schreiber and Sally Dunn. Her film work includes; Jennifer WINDOWS(Tribeca FF, SANFIC 2006), Mary HEAD TRAUMA (Los Angeles FF2006, SANFIC 2007), and Q SLICE which won the SIGNIS Award in SANFIC 2008.
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Mike Leigh
(Playwright)
Mike is an English film and theatre director, screenwriter, and playwright. Some of his well-known films include Life is Sweet (1990), the Gilbert and Sullivan biography Topsy Turvy (1999), and the bleak working-class drama All or Nothing (2002). His most notable works are arguably Naked (1993), Secrets & Lies (1996), Vera Drake (2004) Happy-Go-Lucky, and Abigail's Party.
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Sara Laudonia
(Director)
Sara is a veteran of the windy city where she landed after getting her BFA in acting from Otterbein College. During her time in Chicago, she was a founding member of The Treehouse Theatre Company where she had the unique opportunity to hone not only her acting skills, but also to cut her teeth as a director. Some favorite directing projects include: Gilbert Mandrakes Flying Saucers on the Plains, by Corey Hinkle, Fulfilling Kochs Postulate, by Joan Schenkar, Hell to Get Along With, adapted by Ms. Laudonia from a Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. short story, and Camille: The Forgotten Artist, by Victoria Libertore. In New York she has been Assistant Director to Terry Schreiber on Night of the Iguana and the Director of Sunrise at the Quarry written by Nick Sanzo. She is looking forward to directing the upcoming production of Ecstasy by Mike Leigh.
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Stephen Heskett
(Performer)
(Len)NY roles include: Stanley in /The Birthday Party/, Laertes in /Hamlet/, Clifford in /Side Man/, and Geoffrey in /Lion in Winter/. Stephen has appeared on stage at the New York Theatre Workshop, the Lark Theatre, and the Ontological-Hysteric Theatre. He also toured nationally as d'Artagnan in /The Three Musketeers/. Stephen played Greg in the award-winning independent movie /Film School Confidential/. He is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy's classical acting program and studies with Terry Schreiber. www.stephenheskett.com. Love to the P.G.O.A.T.
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