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"The thrust for freedom is the quality in tragedy which exalts.  The revolutionary questioning of the stable environment is what terrifies.  In no way is the common man debarred from such thoughts or such actions." 

-Arthur Miller
1949

About the Cast + Crew

"sUBVERsIVE sHORTs"
     Here's the fearless team that makes all this production possible.

 

Kurt Schneiderman
(Director of PATRIOT ACT & HAS THE WHOLE WORLD GONE CRAZY?)
     Subversive Theatre's Founder & Artistic Director, Kurt is thrilled to be one of the directors for "sUBVERsIVE sHORTs."
     "With all the new plays that Subversive Theatre receives," Kurt explains, "it's an honor and a relief to finally get to bring some of them to life."
     Kurt sends all his love to Jenny the Magnificent without whom all of this would be worthless.


Rick Lattimer
(Director of REDUNDANCY)
     This is Rick's first time directing for Subversive Theatre.  Last Summer he appeared in our international tour of MOTHER DIS-COURAGE in both Buffalo and New York City (pictured left).
     A  recent graduate of Buffalo State College's Theatre Program, 
Rick has also been seen in the Buffalo United Artists' production of KILT and the world-debut of Tom Fontanna's THE DAY JACK LONDON GOT PINCHED at the Flexible Theatre.

David Granville
(Director of GEORGE)
     The Vice Chair of our Board of Directors, this is Dave's first time directing for Subversive Theatre.
     A seasoned theatre veteran, Dave has a long list of credits working as both a director and an administrator for many different Buffalo arts organizations.  His previous directorial work includes CONFESSIONS for Buffalo United Artists and THE RED HEFFER at Irish Classical Theatre.
     No stranger to acting, Dave has appeared in our 2005 production of BURY THE DEAD by Irwin Shaw and our recent May Day presentation of THE MOTHER by Bertolt Brecht (picture right).


Peter Jaskowiak
("Man" in PATRIOT ACT)
     We're thrilled to have an actor of Peter's caliber involved with sUBVERsIVE sHORTs and equally thrilled to welcome him aboard as the newest of member of Subversive Theatre's troup of actors.       
     Most recently seen in the Irish Classical Theatre Company's production of AMADEUS for Curtain Up this year, Peter has become a regular face in production both with Irish Classical and Alleyway Theatre.

Diane M. Cammarata
("Interviewer #1" in PATRIOT ACT)
     Diane has taught and directed drama and musical theatre both in America and abroad.  Locally, she has been seen in numerous productions at Irish Classical, Studio Arena, and Alleyway Theatres.
     For the last thirteen years, Diane has been living in Japan where she was a professor at the University of Sapporo.  Since her return she appeared in Torn Space's production of THE DEVILS as Cardinal Richelieu.
    PATRIOT ACT is Diane's first appearance in a Subversive Theatre production, but we hope there will be many more to come.


Joe Weins
("Nook" in HAS THE WHOLE WORLD GONE CRAZY?,  "Revolutionary" in REDUNDANCY & "Interviewer #2" in PATRIOT ACT)
     A recent graduate of Niagara University, has stormed onto the Buffalo theatre scene appearing in BURN THIS at Buffalo United Artists, PRIVATE VIEWINGS with Road Less Traveled Productions, and -- most recently -- MAN OF LA MANCHA at Kavinoky.
     SUBVERSIVE SHORTS is Joe's first appearance in a Subversive Theatre production.

Theresa Baker
("Interwiewer #3" in PATRIOT ACT)
     Yet another recent new member of the Subversive Theatre Collective, Theresa is also a member of the Blue Garrote Collective and has appeared in their productions of BETHESDA, THE BORDER, and BLOCK, PILLAR, SLAB, BEAM.
     Theresa has also been a member of the experimental performance troupe The Real Dream Cabaret since their inception in February of 2004.
     You can also hear Theresa on the radio where she hosts the progressive talk show "Speak Easy" on WHLD 1270 AM.


Jamie Todd Hamilton
("George" in GEORGE)
     One of Subversive Theatre's earliest members, we're always happy to have Jamie part of the mix.
     In the past, Jamie has appeared in our productions of BURY THE DEAD and MOTHER DIS-COURAGE to name only a few.
     A renaissance man of the theatre, Jamie is also known for his work as director, as a playwright, and as a set designer.  He sends all his love to Little T-Riff, you, me, and God.

Sarah Orloff
("News Reporter" in REDUNDANCY & "Martha" in GEORGE)
     Sarah is a recent graduate of Niagara University where she earned her BFA in performance theatre.  She has been involved in theatre all her life.
     Every role she plays is dedicated to her mother and every breath she takes she loves Big T.
     Having performed all over Western New York in a wide range of roles, Sarah made her first appearance with Subversive Theatre last Summer in our international production of MOTHER DIS-COURAGE on the 2005 "infringement" festival circuit.


Jeanine Giffear
("Strella" in HAS THE WHOLE WORLD GONE CRAZY? and "Factory Worker" in REDUNDANCY)
     A survivor of UB's Graduate Anthropology Program, Jeannine is involved with a number of bohemian artistic endeavors including The Real Dream Cabaret and the Allen Street Dance Studio.
     Last seen on stage as "Mary" in the Skeletons in the Closet Production's MEDIUM RARE, Jeannine first appeared with Subversive Theatre in our rendition of MOTHER DIS-COURAGE for Curtain Up 2004.  SUBVERSIVE SHORTS is her second Subversive production.h

Don Gallo
("Corporate Executive" in REDUNDANCY)
     A mild manner civil engineer by day, an aspiring actor by night, Don is the former member of the youth theatre group Upstage New York where he served for many years as Chairman of the Board.
     A graduate of Studio Arena's School of Acting, Don most recently appeared in the Uptown Theatre's production of STUCK and THE MIND OF THE BEHOLDER for Curtain Up 2005.  His film credits include the role of Lt. Mahoney in the local independent film SMOKE AND THROW.
     This is Don's second time working with Subversive Theatre.  He previously appeared in our rendition of MOTHER DIS-COURAGE for Curtain Up 2004.


Joy Scime
(understudy for "Interviewer #1" in PATRIOT ACT)
     This is Joy's second appearance in a Subversive Theatre production, the first being our 2005 May Day staged reading of Bertolt Brecht's THE MOTHER when she played the role of Vera Stefanovna.
     A founding member of the improvisational company The Playback Theatre of Buffalo, Joy also performs with Dramatic Solutions., She was last seen on stage in Torn Space's production of THE DEVILS as Sister Jeanne.
     Also an accomplished playwright, Joy is the winner of the American College Theatre Festival's Regional Playwrighting Award.

Arzu Ozkal-Telhan
(Poster Designer)
     Arzu did an incredible job with our poster.

For More Info...
-- About the Cast & Crew
-- About PATRIOT ACT
-- About LINDSAY
-- About HAS THE WHOLE WORLD GONE CRAZY?
-- About REDUNDANCY
-- About GEORGE
-- Directions
-- Return to the Main Page for this Play

 


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