'the Columbine project' Runs April 17 - May 9 in North Hollywood

"the Columbine project" runs Friday's and Saturday's at 8pm April 18-May 9th 2009, with a preview Performance Friday April 17th 2009. 

The show stars Artie Ahr, Justin Mortelliti, Rya Meyers, Bradley Michael, and Evan Enslow
Featuring: Stacy Allen, Kelli Joan Bennett, Jonathan Brett, Bobby Gold, Kelly McCracken, Derek Meeker, Mikayla Park, Bree Pavey, Eddie Pratt, Morgan Roberts, Sarah Swain, Stephanie Weyent, Marguerite Wiseman, and Paul Woolfolk as Issiah Shoels.

Press notes state that "It was 10 years ago on our opening weekend when the world watched as two young outcasts walked into their High-school one afternoon, and attempted to massacre hundreds of young people. Although failing in their original mission to kill 250 students, the two teens left twelve students and a teacher fatally wounded, and many others scarred for life.
"The Columbine Project" examines exactly what went through the minds of several students including the killers.

This tear jerking World Premiere Drama also examines racism and homophobia within this high school, in particular, which was a major hidden subject behind those walls. Writer/Director Paul Storiale has spent six months researching and writing not only what has been public knowledge, but also interviews he has conducted with students who watched as the two boys plotted and attacked.

Filled with monologues straight from diaries, and never-before-known information, this staged true story will provide insight to who these children were, and perhaps whose hands may share in the blood."

Website: www.myspace.com/bryn

Paul Storiale (Writer, Producer, Director) has been very busy mounting shows since moving to Los Angeles from Chicago four years ago, such as "Lend me a Tenor", "Woman With Pocketbook", "Women and Wallace", "The Life and Times of Joe Jefferson Benjamin Blow", "The Ransom of Red Chief, the musical", and last years successful Gay Rock Opera "TWIST" starring Alexandra Billings as Fagin. In 2007 Paul created "One Night Stands, the sex comedies" (the longest running comedy in the NoHo Arts District which celebrates it's second year this June.) Paul recently won the 2008 Artistic Director's Achievement award for best director of a comedy, and also for best lead actor in a comedy. For four years, in Chicago, Paul played Joey Vitale in the 15 year running perennial hit comedy "Tony n' Tina's Wedding". Paul is an actor, director, producer, writer and also manages The Sherry Theatre, The Avery Schreiber Theatre, The Whitmore Lindley Theatre.

Bree Pavey also comes here from Chicago. Bree holds degrees in Philosophy and Sociology from Eastern Illinois University. She is also a graduate of The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Most importantly, Bree is a graduate of The Second City in Chicago. Bree practiced law in Chicago, both as an Assistant State's Attorney and also in private practice, before leaving to pursue a career in acting. Since moving to L.A., she has appeared as a Guest Star on Cold Case (CBS) and as a recurring character, Officer Annie Michaels, on Days of Our Lives (NBC). She has also appeared in two national commercial campaigns for Overstock.com and Gerber Graduates and was the on camera host for the first season of "Feng Shui Living" on DishTV's Veria Network. Bree has also appeared in nine independent feature films three television pilots, seven regional commercials, and 23 radio or TV voice overs. Bree has also performed in over 25 productions on the stage in various theatres around the country. Bree is a proud member of the Actors Equity Association (AEA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).
Justin Mortelliti (Dylan Klebold) is originally from Southern New Jersey. Most recently Justin played Roger in Plan-B Entertainment's West Coast Regional Premier of RENT. NY and LA Theater Credits include Twist (ADA Awards Nominee Supporting Actor in a musical), Happy Days (directed by Gary Marshall), A Midsummer Night's Dream (The Majestic Theater), Final Play (Sanford Meisner Theater), Pippin (Newart Theatre Co.). Film and Television: Numb3rs (CBS), Dog Tags (TLA Releasing), Negotiations (Method Film Festival Nominee Best Actor '08), Bully (Rockstar Games), Queerspiricy (Resolve Productions), Not the End of the World, Quickies! and Youth of the Nation (Alabama Productions). National Tour: Kidz Bop Live (lead performer), Training: BFA, Rutgers University; Mason Gross School of the Arts and London Academy of Theater. Justin's original music can be found on itunes and at www.myspace.com/justinmortelliti.

Artie Ahr (Eric Harris) is new to Los Angeles and new to the stage. Since arriving, he has been in four short films and produced a short film called "Manifest Destiny" starring MTV movie award winner Sean Faris. Artie has also associate produced a TV pilot called "Man Made TV", starring Phillip Boyd. Currently he studies with Leigh Kilton-Smith.
Bradley Michael (Chris Taylor) has starred in many lead roles such as Judas (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Beast (Beauty and the Beast). In 2007 Bradley starred in the short film "At the Surface", which screened at the 2008 Vail Film Festival. Bradley also shot his first lead role in a feature film titled "Bowling Alley" that winter. He then moved on to join the Southern California Children's Theater and performed as Chad in Disney's "High School Musical" at the Civic Art's Plaza in Thousand Oaks. This past November, Bradley was privileged to play Steve in the West Coast Regional Premier of "RENT". He is excited to be a part of this amazing production.
Evan Enslow (Brooks Brown) was raised in the Midwest, Evan moved out here from Colorado in 2006 and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After Graduating, he also spent some time over at the Groundlings and has been working hard ever since. Evan even participated in this last election season by working on some political ads. After doing several shorts and working in film, Evan is excited to be back on stage. He is really happy to be part of a show that is so close to his heart and would like to send his thoughts and prayers to all of those that were affected that day. And if you need a drink after the show, (which you may), Evan can make one hell of a Martini!

 

 

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