The Pillowman at The Actors Company

Michael Ursu

Michael ‘Maku’ is a SAG-eligible actor, VO artist, musician, and composer. Hailing from Queens, he moved out to LA to pursue music composition. Shortly after graduating, he found himself in front of the camera and was praised for his raw talent. Michael found success with voiceover work during the pandemic, and since then has voiced commercials, radio spots, animations, and even AAA video game titles like Silent Hill. With his VO work supporting him full-time, Michael is setting his sights on breaking into film and television. He is currently seeking theatrical representation.

Kennedy Porter

Kennedy is a Los Angeles-based actor from Palmdale, California. He graduated in 2022 from Loyola Marymount University with a BA in Theater Arts. Since graduation, he has racked up credits on popular TV shows such as Peacock's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot and HBO's Rap Sh*t, as well as a number of other various film roles. He is looking forward to playing more interesting and challenging roles.

Daniel Minshall

Daniel has been a stage and screen actor since his high school days, aiming to entertain for decades to come. He further hopes to rise from the ashes of the current industry strike with his colleagues and change the media landscape as we know it.

Sina Tadayon

I am a 23 years old and originally from Northern Virginia. Although newer to the acting scene, my passion for storytelling led me to sneak into acting and filmmaking classes during college. I've since relocated to Los Angeles to further my acting career. Off the stage, I advocate for OCD and other anxiety disorders and enjoy boxing. My ambition is to combine my storytelling passion with my mental health advocacy, spotlighting a narrative that's desperately needed.

Alexis Lauryn Cruz

Alexis is an actress born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Alexis studied at the University of Southern California, where she received her BA at the School of Dramatic Arts. Film and Theatre credits include: Men on Boats, Virgin Creek, Te Espero, and Deep Time. She greatly values her community, her friends and Mom and would like to thank them for their endless support. Alexis would like to thank Jack Boyle and Jonathan To for this incredible opportunity.

Katie Orr

Katie is thrilled for the opportunity to return to the stage amongst such a brilliant cast and crew. A BFA graduate of Chapman University, previous appearances include Dr Faustus (Mephistopheles), Avenue Q (Kate Monster) and Midsummer Nights Dream (Hermia). She would like to thank her friends and family for their unwavering love and support.

Michelle Lukes

Originally from London, Michelle moved to LA (on a whim) in 2014. She trained at the Royal Ballet School and spent ten years as a professional dancer before retraining as an actress at the Bristol Old Vic. 'Jack of all trades master of none', Michelle has been fortunate enough to work in almost every arena during her performing career. Personal highlights include working with Ann Reinking on 'Fosse', playing series regular Julia Richmond on Cinemax's 'Strike Back' and possibly every play she's ever been in. Voiceover and hosting have been at the forefront in recent years, but Michelle is super excited to return to theatre with such a wonderful group of actors.

Ashton Herrild

Ashton is excited to be making his debut with Season 10 Productions. Favorite credits include Moritz Stiefel in Spring Awakening and Scut Farkus in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s A Christmas Story The Musical. He also loves to perform Improv and Sketch Comedy. He would like to thank his friends and family for their support. Herrild is a proud member of The Screen Actor’s Guild.

Jack Boyle

Jack Boyle is a Los Angeles-based director, actor, and singer who is absolutely thrilled to be back doing what he loves, working in the theatre! Past directing credits include: Hidden Gems (a cabaret), Company, The Humans (a staged reading), and Spotlight. Jack holds a BA from Chapman University and majored in theatre studies with a minor in television from Dodge College. "I want to thank the entire Season 10 Stage Productions Team, the cast, and the crew for their friendship, their collaboration, and their passion! I can't wait for our next show!"

Jonathan H To

Jonathan H To is a theatre guy, he swears. Also a lover and student of movies, period photography, and art, he welcomes you to Season 10’s debut! In collaborating with Jack and the rest of the Pillow Team, he hopes to bring some silliness into your angry little lives. This be his first theatrical since playing Stephano in Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Other notable roles include Trekkie’s right hand/ensemble member constantly off-beat(Avenue Q), and the title role in The Giver, in which he gave. Much love to his family, who bore him, and his friends, who bear with him!

Athena Saxon

Athena Saxon (she/her) is an Actor and Independent Producer from the SF Bay Area. After graduating from Chapman University with an emphasis in Television Writing and Production, she became a freelance Production Assistant and Coordinator on several Network TV shows. While auditioning full-time, she continues to dive deeper into the LA Theater community; working with IAMA Theatre and now Producing with Season 10 Stage Productions. Her first show being The Pillowman

Kendyl Grbac

Megan Trapani

Megan is a production designer and founding member of Season 10 Stage Productions. She has an education in cinema production and architectural design, and a background in reality television development. Megan enjoys utilizing her creative skills to world-build and fabricate unique set pieces down to the smallest hand props and pixels. Megan's projects have spanned the country and even taken her to the College Emmys. She is elated to have the opportunity to design and create the rich visual language of this production.

Mariah Anissa Ramos

From the beautiful shores of Guam, Mariah traversed the blue skies to make her Hollywood dreams come true in sunny California. With a love for reading, writing, & showing off her trivia skills, Mariah hopes to one day become a casting director/writer that uplifts BIPOC voices with humor & heart.

Ella Nelson

Ella Nelson is a costume designer based in the LA and OC areas. Currently, she works at Chapman University as a Costume Technician and will soon be The Wayward Artist’s resident costume designer. Selected costume design credits include: “Avenue Q” and “JU1CE: A One-Act Play Festival” (The Wayward Artist), the short films “They Slay” and “Splinter”, and “Native Gardens” (asst. designer, Chapman University). She also lighting designs and performs in musicals.

Joey Diven

Joey Diven is a musician and entertainment production professional local to Los Angeles. You can find more of his music under the name Likeness Rites on all music streaming services.

Brynn Knickle

Brynn Knickle is thrilled to call The Pillowman her debut credit for Fight Direction in Los Angeles. Previous New York credits include: The Lightning Thief (Broadway - Ass. FD), Between Two Knees (Yale Rep - Ass. FD), Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (WP Theatre - Ass. FD), The Amorous Ambassador (ACC - FD), Twelfth Night (Lady Shakes - FD), and many more. Apart from Fight Choreographing, Brynn is also a multi-hyphenate actor, model, singer, and filmmaker originally from Canada and excited to continue her journey here in LA.

Court

Court (they/them) is excited for the opportunity work with a fantastic directorial and design team and a great cast. They would like to thank their dog, Dame Tesseract, for taking notes during Zoom meetings and offering her opinions.

Hannah Andersen

Hannah Andersen is a hair, makeup, and costume designer based in Southern California. She is currently working at her alma mater, Chapman University, as a Costume Technician for the College of Performing Arts. Some recent projects she has had the joy of working on are Freaky Friday the Musical, Zanna Don’t!, Native Gardens, Our Town, Tartuffe (Costume Shop Liaison and Wardrobe Supervisor, Chapman University), Million Dollar Quartet, American Mariachi (Hair and Makeup Technician, South Coast Repertory Theatre), The Nether (Costume Designer, The Wayward Artist), The Feast (Hair and Makeup Technician, Long Beach Opera), and Newsies (Dresser/Stitcher, 3DTheatricals). She is passionate about exploring the artistry of hair, makeup and costuming across the performing arts and entertainment industry and is delighted to be on board this project as Hair and Makeup Designer for The Pillowman.

George Boyle

I am a senior at Arizona State University. I worked as the Assistant Production Coordinator and helped the team by sending emails, DMs, and assisting with the logistics of the play.

Kevin Cannon

Kevin is a proud AMC A-List member and struggling artist/animator just trying to support their new puppy Waldo, three legged cat Obie, and much more financially stable partner Kerri. They always dreamed of becoming a doctor, but their parents insisted they get into entertainment. Now Kevin wander the streets of LA, looking for inspiration and Obie's missing leg. Available for Corporate Events, Weddings, and Bar Mitzvahs.

Sydney Michaelson