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With only 68 Cents in my bank account, I was still convinced that you can make a living doing what you love. It
was with this total in my checkbook that I landed my first major acting role. 68 Cents is what I was willing to have
in order to realize my dream. Acting is a passion, an art, and a need that fills my gut.
It is this passion that motivated me eight years ago to pull together a group of the most talented friends I have
and create a Company, a Company I lovingly named the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company. Over the past eight
years, the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company has grown into a family of loving, supportive and extraordinarily gifted
actors. We are fortunate to have come so far in such a short time, but it could not have come without hard work,
commitment, and fervent love for what we do.
Just coming off the six month run of our 13 By Shanley festival, I thought it was time for us to do a comedy and
have some laughs. I was approached by Ryan Paul James because he had an idea for a script. Ryan wanted to recreate a 1940’s radio play with a
studio audience. Being fascinated with that magical time period in this country, I gave him the green light to go ahead and make it happen. Ryan
enlisted Denny Siegel’s help to co-write and co-direct Lost in RADIOLAND, which you will be seeing tonight.
Many of our theatre company members have pulled together and used their talent to make this production what it is. So, sit back and enjoy our
World Premiere comedy Lost in RADIOLAND.
Ronnie
RONNIE MARMO
(PRODUCER) Ronnie is the cofounder and Artistic Director of 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company, established February 2001. He has produced 30+
stage plays, including the critically acclaimed Bill W. and Dr. Bob (which has enjoyed over 320 sold out performances over the last 6 years, and is
currently running); West of Brooklyn, with Jerry Ferrara; Bent, with Tyler Christopher; and What the Rabbi Saw, with Eva Longoria; The Last Days of
Judas Iscariot; followed by Subway Series, short plays written by members of the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company. He most recently produced a
six month run of the critically acclaimed 13 by Shanley Festival.
Ronnie’s feature films include West of Brooklyn with Joe Mantegna, which was released on DVD on August 18th; Limbo Lounge, currently in post
production; Fish Without a Bicycle, with Brian Austin Green; and Another Happy Ending. He also produced the television pilot, Stage 4. Ronnie can
currently be seen in the recurring role of “Ronnie Dimestico” on General Hospital.
www.westofbrooklynthemovie.com
www.ronniemarmo.com.
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Ronnie Marmo - Producer
Ryan Paul James - Director & Writer
Denny Siegel - Codirector, Writer & Hedda Clopper
Omar D. Brancato - Music Director/Orchestrator/Arranger
Angela Pupello - Choreographer
Danny Cistone - Set Designer
Wendy Robbins - Publicist
Matthew Joseph Lonn - Lights and Sound
Tammy Marwick - Wardrobe
Sandra McHale - Web site & playbill
(in order of appearance)
Chuck Hoyes - Jerry Berrymore
Katie Ziener - Patty Nelson
Katy Jacoby - Marla Hicks
Melissa Disney - Irene Savatory
Joe Dalo - Stan the Man
Bruce Barker - Brucie B
Jesse Mackey - Tom the Stage Manager
Monica Quintanilla - Shirley Adams*
Dan Bender - Phil Keaton
Kourtney Sonntag - Judy Scott
Jeff Post - Victor Hector
Johnny Soto - Gene West
Kim Kutner - Lana Douglas
James Medeiros - Thomas Murphy
Peter Newman - Peter Baker
Shelly Hacco - Patsy Baker
Hailey Ellen Quinn - Pam Baker
Virginia Novello - Nicoretta
Sean Coleman - Bradford Otis Cotten
James Welsh - Detective Graham
The 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company is a community dedicated to
assisting actors, writers, directors, and producers in the realization of
their creative and professional identity through the interpretation of
the written word.
The theatre company is committed to facilitating positive social
change through artistic excellence and professional transformation.
* Courtesy of Actor’s Equity
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DENNY SIEGEL
RYAN PAUL JAMES
CODIRECTOR, WRITER,
& HEDDA CLOPPER)
(DIRECTOR AND WRITER)
www.ryanpauljames.com
Ryan Paul James loves history,
especially Hollywood history. This
project came natural for him. He
had done various versions of Lost
In Radioland with the play Night
Stories. This year, Lost In Radioland
is an original play, making it a World
Premiere with a top notch cast.
Denny is a proud member of 68
Cent Crew Theatre Company.
Previous shows here include
Night Stories and Out West. Denny
also performs vintage radio plays with the LA-based “Fake Radio”
(fakeradio.net). TV credits include ABC’s Whose Line is it Anyway? and
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Denny has performed in numerous
festivals including the Montreal Comedy Festival and the Marshalls
Women in Comedy Festival. She has performed stand-up and improv
around LA with The Fugitives, The Liquid Radio Players, and at The
Groundlings. She currently teaches improv at Bang Studio.
Much thanks to Denny Siegel for her talents as an actress and writer,
and for her quick wit. Thanks to Ronnie Marmo, who selfessly helps
so many actors through Theatre 68. He is one of my best friends
(this last statement was not approved by Ronnie Marmo.) Ryan got
his start in Florida with the Mickey Mouse Club then moved on to
numerous appearances in both TV and film. The past four years, he
has been busy on the stage, doing over twenty plays. He also is in
post production of a documentary he made with Art Linkletter called
What If? Currently, Ryan is adapting a short story Shades of Grace to a
screenplay.
Ryan would like to thank his family for their support, and God for the
dream and the gifts given to me.
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CHUCK HOYES
KATY JACOBY
(JERRY BERRYMORE)
(MARLA HICKS)
Successful runs in Bill W. and Dr. Bob and The
Knights of Mary Phagan make Theatre 68
Chuck’s favorite LA venue and a no brainer
once he recieved Ryan’s invitation to join
Lost In RADIOLAND. Other recent LA stage
appearances include Sordid Lives at the
Zephyr, 24 Hours to Midnight at the Met,
and Man Without Dates. Recent TV guest
starring roles — Without a Trace, Cold Case,
Criminal Mids, and the pilot Washington
Field. He is due soon in the film Sweetest Heir, Sister Aimee, and Choose
Connor. He also continues to be one of Hollywood’s busiest commercial pitchmen.
Katy is thrilled to be a part of Lost in
RADIOLAND! This will be her fifth time
playing the role of Marla (one of her
favorite characters). Katy was born and
raised in Orange County (and is proud to
say it!) After living in Hawaii and going
to school at Temple University to study
Theatre and Broadcast Communications,
she returned home to LA. She has been in numerous theatre productions. Some of her favorites are Bill W. and Dr. Bob, Lovers and Other
Strangers, Resting in Pieces, Romantic Comedy, Fathers Day, Italian
American Reconciliation and Fabiana Cunningham in The Last Days of
Judas Iscariot.
Katy just finished playing Roberta in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea in a
six-month run of the first ever 13 by Shanley Festival here at Theatre
68! Televisions credits include Helter Skelter and American Dreams.
Recent Film Credits include Pizza With Bullets, Leo and the pilot Stage
4. Katy would like to thank Ryan Paul James and Denny Siegel for
all of their time and dedication and, of course, Ronnie Marmo for
providing, once again, a beautiful home for us to play in!
KATIE ZIENER
(PATTY NELSON)
Katie Zeiner has live and acted in
both L.A. and NYC. She has been
a member of the 68 Cent Crew for
two years. Some of her roles include,
Mother Teresa and Henrietta Escariot
in The Last Days of Judas Escariot,
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Willma in Lovers and Other Strangers, and Shirley Dunbar in Welcome
to the Moon. Some TV credits include The Hughley’s and Sex and the
City. She is happy to be a part of such a great company.
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MELISSA DISNEY
MONICA QUINTANILLA
(IRENE SAVATORY)
(SHIRLEY ADAMS)
Dahhling! This actress, singer-songwriter is
happy to be a special guest artist for Theatre
68. Melissa is the singing voice of Snow White
and provides her “princess” voice for numerous toys and albums. Voiceover/ animation
— The Simpson’s, three-time Emmy nominated Nickelodeon series As Told By Ginger,
McDonald’s TV/radio and the first
Monica is a graduate of UCLA where she received a B.A in Theater. After graduation, she
worked professionally in such Los Angeles
and San Diego Theaters as Theatricum
Botanicum, Moonlight Amphitheater,
Starlight Musical Theater and The San
Diego Repertory Theater. Monica is a Proud
member of Equity and AFTRA. After her
work was complete in San Diego, Monica
moved across the country to New York. There she participated in the
Off Broadway Version of Once on this Island, and also at the Virginia
Stage Company playing the troubled teen Yolanda in the hit Crowns.
There she worked with such greats as Barbara Epstein, Micheal
Kostroff, John Kavanaugh and Brad Ellis. She is excited to be a current
company member in Theater 68. Monica is looking forward to working professionally in Los Angeles through voice over, theater, film
and television. She is also very passionate about being the Artistic
Director of her own Andraste Theatre Company, and serving the Los
Angeles community through original work, established plays, and
Andraste’s after school outreach program.
female voice of movie trailers. Film/TV — Best Picture, Audience
Favorite and Best Actress at the Los Angeles 168 Film Festival for
her work in the indie films Stained, Up in the Air and Snare. Sketch
comedy — The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Melissa’s original music is now playing on Indie radio and at
MelissaDisney.com Melissa will perform a song she wrote, I’m So Glad.
JOE DALO
(STAN THE MAN)
Joe is no stranger to Radioland! This will
mark Joe’s third time playing Stan the Man
and he is excited to be back behind the
sound table! Joe Dallo has been in theater
for over 20 years. He has appeared in film
and television on such shows as Punk’d, The
Real Wedding Crashers and the Santa Monica Film Festival acclaimed
short film, Crime and Punishment. He has appeared in shows here at
Theater 68, most recently he starred in Welcome to the Moon, directed
by Joe Montegna in Theatre 68’s first ever 13 by Shanley Festival.
Other favorites being The Last Days of Judas Iscariot and Lovers and
Other Strangers. He also has appeared in the show All About Walken.
He worked off-Broadway in the long running hit show Tony and Tina’s
Wedding as the best man.
DAN BENDER
(PHIL KEATON)
Dan is excited to be a part of Lost In
Radioland! A Connecticut native, Dan
moved out to Los Angeles two years ago
to pursue acting. He is recently coming off
of playing Johnny in Beggars in the House
of Plenty in the 13 by Shanley Festival. He would like to thank his
family and friends for all of their love and support!
KOURTNEY SONNTAG
BRUCE BARKER
(JUDY SCOTT)
(BRUCIE B)
Kourtney Sonntag is a recent addition to the
68 Cent Crew Theatre Company. While this is
her first production with the company, she
has been acting since the age of 12 in various
theatrical forums. She is very excited to be
participating in Lost in Radioland and would
like to thank her friends and family for their
support during this production.
After many years in radio, Bruce launched
his North Hollywood-based audio/video
production company, RightAfterThis.com, in
1999. He’s heard on national commercials
for Pacific Life and Woolite, has narrated
projects for the likes of Disney and LeapFrog, and is the voice of
Speed Channel’s Pinks All Out. Bruce thanks director Ryan Paul James
for offering him this momentary escape from his grueling announcer
duties to again serve as Night Stories, er . . . announcer.
JEFF POST
(VICTOR HECTOR)
Jeff is a proud new father of a beautiful one
year old. After settling into his new role of
“daddy,” it gives him a chance to reflect back
on where he’s been before, acting wise…
Jeff originated the role of “Frank Russo” in
Greetings from South Philly. Some of his other
favorite roles are “Greg” in Sylvia, “Mel Edison”
in Prisoner of 2nd Avenue, and “Catcher” in
2 Outs Bottom Of the Ninth, among others. Jeff is very happy and
proud to be a new member of the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company
where he can also be seen playing the role of the “Man” in Bill W. and
Dr. Bob on Sundays at 3:00 PM.
JESSE MACKEY
(TOM, THE STAGE MANAGER)
Jesse is happy to be returning to the
Theatre 68 stage after the amazing 13 by
Shanley festival. In addition to being a
68 Cent Crew Company member, he is a
member of the ACME Comedy Theater,
and a member of The Liquid Radio Players,
doing improvised 1940’s style radio shows.
His recent credits include NBC’s Southland and The Tonight Show with
Conan O’Brien. Enjoy the show!!
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JOHNNY SOTO
creative outlet and has kept her relatively sane in this wacky nutjob
of a town. Congrats to Ryan and Denny for making this show so
much fun; you two are very funny people. And to all you theatre
goers in the audience tonight, you’re the tops! Thanks for your support. P.S. If you’re an agent/manager and you’re reading this, please
note that not only is Shelly absolutely adorable (says her mom), she is
also currently looking for representation. (Too forward?)
(GENE WEST)
Johnny Soto was born and raised in Fresno,
California, and has been acting since he was a
child. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in
Theatre, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue
his acting career. Since then, he has appeared
on many television, commercial, and feature
film productions. He’s so grateful he found
Theatre 68, and as always, would like to thank
his family and friends for all of their support.
HAILEY ELLEN QUINN
(PAM BAKER)
Grew up in Palo Alto, California and is a
proud graduate of the University of Michigan Theatre program where she studied
acting and directing. This will be her second
production with The 68 Cent Crew Theatre
company. Big thank you to Mama Bear, Mom
& Dad, Stephen and Teddy! With out them,
none of this would be possible. Dream Big
and Go Blue!
KIM KUTNER
(LANA DOUGLAS)
Being the less attractive of two
children, Kim Kutner was forced to
compensate to stay alive. She was
driven to entertain. Kim has made
several TV appearances and award winning independent films, as
well as numerous national commercials. She has had the opportunity to work with some great directors such as Roman Coppola, Peter
Chelsom, and Joe Pitka. She wants to thank the cast and crew, and is
excited to share the stage with them.
VIRGINIA NOVELLO
(NICORETTA)
Virginia Novello was born and raised in
Guadalajara, Mexico. Even though her family
is business oriented, they always supported
her dreams and passions. Since a young age
she felt an amazing passion for acting. She
did a lot of plays in Mexico as well as a Colinas, the TV show. She decided that it was
time to truly dive into the passion of acting.
With the loyal support of her family, she travelled to the US. She is
really grateful to the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company for giving her a
change of being on stage one more time.
JAMES MEDEIROS
(THOMAS MURPHY)
James graduated from Fresno State with a BA in Theatre Arts and
English. Where he did many plays like The Laramie Project, Reckless
and Macbeth. He worked with the Experimental theater company,
where he acted and directed. He’s directed plays like A Lie of the
Mind, Italian American Reconciliation, Psychopathia Sexualis, and
Closer. He has recently worked on Pandora with the Neo Acro
theater company. He has been the assistant director of two shows
at Alive theater. This is his Theater 68 debut. He would like to thank
Ronnie, Denny, and Ryan for the opportunity.
SEAN COLEMAN
(BRADFORD OTIS COTTEN)
Sean Coleman, born and raised in Boston, first aspired to be a professional hockey player. He brings that same competitive fire and
passion with him to acting. Sean has appeared on the hit Fox show
24, as well The Unit on CBS. When not acting, Sean enjoys hiking
and playing beach volleyball. Sean would like to thank the director
and his friends and family for all their love and support.
PETER NEWMAN
(PETER BAKER)
Peter began his vaudeville career on a small
stage in a remote island of Hawaii. Discovered
by manager turned step-father, the young
Peter toured countries in Europe and Africa
before settling into a childhood performing
nightly in Las Vegas. After abandoning the
groupies of his past and making the break to
LA, he has re-discovered his roots. All thanks to
the brilliant Ryan Paul James and, of coarse, his
mother.
JAMES WELSH
(DETECTIVE GRAHAM)
From a small town in Rhode Island, James was
bit by the acting bug when he started acting
in high school after his family moved to Los
Angeles. James took the stage as Farmhand
Joe in the Wizard of Oz, and the roar of laughter was the beginning of a long love affair
with acting. A young father, James has two
sons, one a decorated war hero with three
tours and a bronze star under his Army Ranger belt. James youngest
son is a third generation painter, minding the family business while
dad works on stage and Hollywood sets. James is excited about his
small but very cool part in Lost in Radioland, thanks to director
Ryan James!
SHELLY HACCO
(PATSY BAKER)
Playing Patsy Baker in this year’s Night Stories
will mark Shelly’s fifth play (the others being
An Italian American Reconciliation, The Red
Coat, Lovers and Other Strangers and Night Stories: A Christmas Carol) here as a crew member
at Theatre 68. Her involvement in this show,
and the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company in
general, has given her a much needed
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OMAR D. BRANCATO
WENDY ROBBINS
Omar is the music director for LA’s long running, ever changing,
award winning comedy Santasia. New York/Chicago credits include
Annie, Pump Boys & Dinettes, Grease, Once Upon a Mattress and Bye
Bye, Birdie.
Wendy Robbins has over two decades in the media and public relations industries taking on endeavors that range from local to international exposure. She currently serves as Managing Partner in both
Affari Edge Advertising and Public Relations and sister company
Cosmic Waves Production headquartered in Tampa, Florida with
projects currently in development globally.
(Music Director/Orchestrator/Arranger)
He composed the incidental music for the Chicago revival of The
Boys Next Door, Hogpatch Holler, new music for Aesop’s Falables, and
the music and lyrics for his national award winning adaptation of
Beauty & the Beast.
As an arranger/orchestrator, he’s put the notes in order for Ford,
Universal Studios, The Bellagio and Mirage Hotels in Las Vegas,
Gypsy of the Year, Siebel Systems and Ocean Park in Hong Kong.
Omar’s voice can be heard singing on multiple commercials and TV
shows including: Round Table Pizza, Motorola, and the new 90210.
He makes up 20% of the multi award winning band CARBON 9.
ANGELA PUPELLO
(Choreographer)
Broadway: The Drowsy Chaperone (original
cast), Grease! (Rizzo), and Saturday Night Fever
(original cast). National Tours: Les Miz (Eponine), Grease! (Rizzo) and Starlight Express.
2X HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen
w/ Sketch Comedy group For The Kids. Film/
TV: Law & Order, The Handler, Lucky, The Kids’
Table, The Jerky Boys, Grind and 68’s own West
of Brooklyn.
DANNY CISTONE
(Set Designer)
Danny directed the feature film West of
Brooklyn after directing and designing
a successful world premiere run of the
stage play. He directed and co-created
the theatrical stage play, Groovaloo,
based on the lives of the award winning
dance group The Groovaloos. He also
directed and designed the one-man performance art piece, Music, Cocaine &
Philosophy at Greenway Court. For 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company,
scenic designs include What the Rabbi Saw, The Knights of Mary Phagan (NAACP Award Nomination), Bill W. and Dr. Bob, Love, Sex and the
I.R.S., Boys Next Door, Lenny is Back (and boy is he pissed), A New War,
Night Stories, Eyes For Consuela, BENT, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
(2008 Ovation Award Nomination) and Lovers and Other Strangers. Other designs include Dealer’s Choice, A Few Good Men (LA
Premiere), Miss Margerita’s Way, Talk Radio, Hatful of Rain, Behind the
Earth, Suicide in Bb, A Noble Exile, Chase Lounge, Search & Destroy,
Speed of Darkness, Stories of Night Told Over, Twentieth Century, ‘Nami,
The Lost Plays of Tennessee Williams (For the Actor’s Studio), On an Average Day (2008 Ovation Award Nomination, LA Drama Critics Circle
Nomination), Office Sonata, Eagle Hills, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Landing,
Divorce! The Musical and the short films Chew and Screw and
Difficult to Stay Alive…And Die. He doubles as Art Director/Performance Artist for the band Carbon 9. www.dannycistone.com
(Publicist)
MATTHEW JOSEPH LONN
(Lights and Sound):
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Matt now makes his home in Los
Angeles, where he attends Biola University pursuing a degree in
Television Production. He is currently working with both JCTV, and
Jimmy Kimmel Live - 1iota Productions/LLC. Matt brings to this
production a fresh new approach in his role as Stage Manager. His
experience in radio and production technology gives him the ability to multi-task on a busy set, and expanded his creativity.
TAMMY MARWICK
(Wardrobe)
Tammy is a vintage clothing enthusiast and has been collecting
since 1999. Her area of expertise ranges from the 1930’s to early
1960’s. Besides thousands of vintage clothing items she also has
an extensive library of original fashion magazines and catalogs.
Tammy also costumes the old time radio troupe “Fake Radio” every
month. She has dressed celebrities such as comedy legend Fred
Willard, Kids In The Hall star Kevin McDonald and Growing Pains
regular Andrew Koenig.
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A powerful and humorous play detailing the events
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Bill W. and Dr. Bob
Produced & Directed by Ronnie Marmo
Written by Samuel Shem & Janet Surrey
Hailey Ellen Agnew
Tye Alexander
Bruce Barker
Dan Bender
Michael Blum
Danny Cistone
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Kim Kutner
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Virginia Novello
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Kourtney Sonntag
Johnny Soto
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