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Welcome letter
With only 68 cents in my bank account, I was still convinced that you could make a living
doing what you love. It was with this total in my checkbook that I landed my first major
acting role.
Just “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 twelve years ago to
pull together a group of the most talented friends I had and create a Company, a Company
I lovingly named the 68 Cent Crew. Over the past twelve 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, but it would not have come without hard work,
commitment, and a fervent love for what we do.
How this came to be
I met Jon and Darryl one evening after a performance of THE LATE HENRY MOSS at Theatre 68. Jon told me all about
this great script he had. Once he explained the premise to me, it sounded like something right up my alley. Dark comedy, New York diner, pie, guns...
Then when David Fofi reminded me of it later on, I found myself loving the idea of revisiting the 80’s. It’s been a blast
remembering my teenage years from that wild decade. The music, the colors, the clothes, the hairdos!
This play begs the question to each of us of where our moral ground stands, where we draw our line in the proverbial
sand. We hope to inspire each of you into dialogue afterwards on these questions.
I’ve loved this journey with my cast and crew.... I hope you have as much fun as we did putting this evening of theatre
together for you...
Ronnie Marmo
Artistic Director
The 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company
Cast
Crew
In order of appearance.
Written by Jon Polito and Darryl Armbruster
Ed Dyer – Carl
Directed & Produced by Ronnie Marmo
George Kolombos – Barry
Assistant Director is Heidi Rhodes
Michael Edward Thomas – Willie
Managing Director is Katy Jacoby
Jamie Kerezsi – Angela
Set Design by Danny Cistone
Matt McVay – Straker
Lighting Design by Matt Richter
Alan Ehrlich – Old Man
Stage Management by Sigrid Owen
Susan Fisher – Mamie
Lighting/Sound Operation by Femi Longe
Lou Volpe – Nick
Stunt Coordination by Jamison Jones
Lucan Melkonian – Ray Watley
Set Build by Danny Cistone, Lucan Melkonian, George Kolombos,
Brandon Halpin, Daniel Hutchison, Bill Doherty, Heidi Rhodes,
Ed Dyer and members of The 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company
Julianna Bolles – Kim
Mark Vazquez – Edge
Bill Doherty Jr. – Johnny
Postcard Image by Ray Cosico
Playbill by Sandra McHale
Publicity by Sandra Kuker, Plays 411
Box Office by Claudine Claudio and members of The 68 Cent Crew
Theatre Company
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NOTE FROM WRITER JON POLITO
In the nineties. I was part of a terrific cast in an independent film that, unfortunately never truly
saw the light of day. Sometimes that happens. All the effort and work and money spent is for
naught. Written by Todd Alcott and Gary Auerbach (who also directed), I couldn’t get this film out
of my mind, always feeling it had potential to rise again in some other form. These days it’s pretty
common to see a theater piece based on a film. Usually that happens because the film was a hit
and the hope is that that success will carry over to the stage.
For years, I stayed in touch with the writers and they generously encouraged my pursuing this obsession, giving me their
permission and encouragement to remove, reshape, literally rewrite their script. I then shared with Darryl my dream of
adapting the screenplay for the stage. Together, we sat down and worked to bring this to life. Sometimes inside stone there is
a jewel waiting to be carved out. Hopefully, this play is polished and shines brightly enough for you to enjoy.
~ Jon Polito
Jon Polito -- Writer
Jon’s Theater Credits include starring on Broadway with Faye Dunaway in THE CURSE OF AN ACHING HEART and with
Dustin Hoffman in the 1985 Tony award winning revival of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, which he also filmed for CBS. Awards
include the Best Actor OBIE award for Off Broadway Theater, The New York Independent Festival Award for Excellence in
Acting, and the Cinequest Maverick Award for his lifetime of work in Film and Television. Jon is most recognized for his work
in five Coen brother films and for his many TV appearances, most notably starring in the series CRIME STORY and
HOMICIDE, LIFE ON THE STREET.
Darryl Armbruster -- Writer
Darryl’s work on stage includes six years as an original member of the successful singing group
The Dan Band, which was featured in the film OLD SCHOOL and multiple television appearances.
As a longtime member of The Elephant Theater Company, he has received an LA Weekly Supporting Actor Nomination for his work in DEARBOY’S WAR and was also a member of Elephant’s LA
Weekly Award-winning ENSEMBLE OF BLOCK NINE.
RONNIE MARMO -- Director
Some of Ronnie’s favorite plays that he has directed and/or produced include the critically
acclaimed BILL W. AND DR. BOB, which has enjoyed 350+ sold out performances in the past 10
years, A BROOKLYN LOVE STORY; LOVE, SEX AND THE IRS; 68 MINUTES; SOMETHING ABOUT
SOMETHING THAT MEANS SOMETHING; LIFE IN SESSION; SAINT NICK; RESTING IN PIECES;
A VERY MERRY HAPPY KOSHER CHRISTMAS; THE RED COAT; ON THE BRINK; BAR 5; FIVE BY
TENN; WHAT THE RABBI SAW; A NEW WAR; RESTING IN PIECES; LOVERS AND OTHER
STRANGERS (40th anniversary production); NIGHTS STORIES A RADIO PLAY; LOST IN
RADIOLAND; THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT; THE BOYS NEXT DOOR; BENT; EYES FOR
CONSUELA; THE HOUSE OF YES; THE WORLD’S WORST PLAY, EVER; DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA and AN AMERICAN
ITALIAN RECONCILIATION.
Marmo has produced the films WEST OF BROOKLYN, TRUCK 20’S LOCATION, LIMBO LOUNGE, STAGE 4, APPLEBOX,
ANOTHER HAPPY ENDING and FISH WITHOUT A BICYCLE. He produced the Web series ADULTS ONLY and SHERMAN’S
INSANITY.
Ronnie was the Artistic Director and Producer of the critically acclaimed first ever 13 by Shanley Festival which enjoyed a
six-month run last year. He was nominated as a producer by the NAACP Awards for the productions of THE KNIGHTS OF
MARY PHAGAN and SUBWAY SERIES.
Ronnie just completed a three-year run on ABC’s GENERAL HOSPITAL as Ronnie Dimestico. He continues to serve at the
Artistic Director of the 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company in Los Angeles and New York City.
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Julianna Bolles -- Kim
Julianna is extremely proud to be a
member of The 68 Cent Crew Theatre
Company, and is very grateful to
Ronnie Marmo and the cast of 86’d for
this experience. Julianna has a BA in
Theater from California State University, Northridge where her emphasis was
in costume design and acting. She has recently returned to
acting after taking a long hiatus to be a mom to her two boys.
She also works part time as a Costumer on ABC’s GENERAL
HOSPITAL. Since her return to acting she has starred in the
short film PERDIDIO, was featured in an industrial commercial for ECOSWAY and has done a voice over for the short
film, A DIFFICULT THANK YOU. She would like to thank her
family for all of their love and support; she couldn’t be here
without them. And, special thanks to her husband Brian, who
keeps her off the ledge.
Alan Ehrlich -- Old Man
After a self-imposed hiatus from
the theatre (during which time he
worked as a story analyst for Orion
and Paramount and helped develop
such films as AMADEUS, THE TRUMAN
SHOW and THE HOURS), Alan Ehrlich
thanks Theatre 68 for welcoming him
into their family and back to the stage. Among his roles in
Albuquerque, he appeared as Estragon in WAITING FOR
GODOT and Saturnine in Shakespeare’s TITUS ANDRONICUS.
George Kolombos - Barry
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novel, PLUNKET IN WONDERLAND — A HOLLYWOOD TALE.
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Bill Doherty Jr -- Johnny
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Fest 2011” among other awards. Bill
also wrote, produced, directed, and
starred in two short films, both making
world premieres at the Boston International Film Festival, and
is currently waiting completion of his lead in the short film
NIGHT, which is estimated to hit the festivals late 2012 early
2013. With so much thanks and gratitude, Bill is excited to be
working with such amazing and talented people on his first
Theater 68 production. For more info, check out
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Ed Dyer -- Carl
Ed Dyer would like to thank you for
coming and seeing what he thinks is
a great show, 86’d. Ed wants to thank
Ronnie and Heidi for casting him in
the role of Carl, the police officer. Ed
would also like to thank Jamie for
allowing them to rehearse in her
apartment for a long time. Ed has been a member of The 68
Cent Crew Theater Company for a number of years now, and
has been in a number of their productions, most recently,
OUR LADY OF 121ST ST., in which he played a mourner with
no pants on. Once again, Ed would like you to thank you for
coming to the show and hopes you have a good time.
Jamie KEREZSI -- Angela
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George Kolombos -- Barry
George Kolombos was born and raised
in New York City. Recently he moved to
Los Angeles and is making his on stage
debut on the West Coast. He was raised
in a Greek American household and is
proud to have such a great family support him. George is an original member
of the NY branch of Theatre 68 and was
very fortunate to have a family in place when he arrived. The
journey that awaits George Kolombos is in its infancy, and he
eagerly anticipates what lies ahead.
Michael Edward Thomas
-- Willie
Michael Edward Thomas is making his
debut at Theatre 68. He last stepped
on stage a few years ago in HASTY
HEART at Pacific Residents Theater.
He has also been in such plays as MADWOMAN OF CHALLIOT,
MIDSUMMERS NIGHT DREAM,
SLOW DANCE ON A KILLING GROUND and BUTTERFLIES
ARE FREE. Some of his film credits include SPIDER-MAN I
& II, DUCK AND STUCK ON YOU and such TV shows as THE
SHIELD, ER, KAREN SISCO and THE X-FILES. Thanks!
Matt McVay -- Straker
Matt McVay is from the four-stoplight
town of Harbor, Oregon, where he
grew up bailing hay, digging ditches,
canning tuna and birthing calves. He
went on to study Broadcast Journalism,
Theater and Film at Pacific Lutheran
University. This will be Matt’s 7th
production at Theatre 68. For more about Matt, go to www.mattmcvay.com.
Mark Vazquez -- Edge
Mark Vazquez was born in sunny,
exotic Brooklyn, NY and studied at the
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
(NY). Some notable roles have been a
two-year run as Officer Richard Diaz
on the soap GUIDING LIGHT, and
a brief stint as Anthony Delgado on
LAW AND ORDER: CI. An avid
basketball player since he was five, he likes singing to ACDC
and women that play golf. Mark would like to thank his
grandparents for giving him an opportunity to chase his
dream.
Lucan Melkonian
-- Ray Watley
Born in Baghdad, raised in Granada Hills,
Lucan Melkonian is a proud Angelino.
He attended U.S.C.’s School of Theatre
and moved on to the University of
Bristol in the U.K. to pursue a graduate
degree in Film and Television
Production. Navigating many of the
acting circles in the city, Lucan feels very fortunate to have
landed at Theatre 68, run by the multi-talented Ronnie
Marmo. He is deeply indebted to his family and friends for
keeping him inspired, honest, and full of love...
Lou Volpe -- Nick
A native of Italy, Lou Volpe moved to
the U.S. as a teenager. In the 1980’s,
he joined The Lee Strasberg Theater
Institute, and began acting in TV and
film. Some of Lou’s acting jobs
include guest-starring and
co-starring roles on BOSTON
LEGAL, ALIAS, DEXTER, and most
recently on COMMUNITY with Chevy Chase and Joel McHale,
and MONDAY MORNINGS with Ving Rhames and Alfred
Molina. Lou has also written, produced, directed and acted in
two award winning and award nominee feature films DWM
(DIVORCED WHITE MALE) and EVERY SECRET THING. He is
currently working on a TV pilot.
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Heidi Rhodes
-- Assistant Director
Danny Cistone
-- Set Designer
Heidi has been a member of The 68
Cent Crew Theatre Company for two
years. She is proud to have performed
in six of their shows, and to have
written one of their produced one-act
plays. She also has an extensive independent film resume,
and currently studies comedic improv at UCB. For more on
Heidi, please visit her website at www.heidirhodes.com.
Many thanks to Ronnie and the whole T68 family!
His film directorial debut was WEST
OF BROOKLYN, which he also
directed on stage for Theatre 68.
Danny directed the star-studded
indie feature MONSTER HEROES.
He directed and designed the Off-Broadway Hip-Hop sensation, GROOVALOO (Union Square Theatre) and THE BIG
FUNK (Theatre 68). He has designed for film, TV and theatre
including FINAL WITNESS (ABC/Disney), SCHOOL SPIRITS
(SyFy), WTF (Pilot for Marc Maron), TATTOO NIGHTMARES
(SpikeTV), TOP 10 SHOOTOUTS (Discovery), the ABC primetime special UNBROKE (with Marissa Tomei, Antonio
Banderas, Rosario Dawson, and Christian Slater), LIV OUT
LOUD for Nicolodeon and GET UP AND DANCE for Comcast Network. Music video designs include KATY PERRY’S
CANDIFORNIA TOUR, PINK’S EUROPEAN TOUR, CARBON
9, MICHAEL DUFF, and LEO. Some notable stage designs
include THE MERCY SEAT inside the Ford, THE KNIGHTS OF
MARY PHAGAN (NAACP Award Nomination- Theatre 68),
THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT (2008 Ovation Award
Nomination- Theatre 68), the 13 By Shanley Festival (Theatre
68), A FEW GOOD MEN (LA premiere), THE LOST PLAYS OF
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS (Actors Studio), ON AN AVERAGE
DAY (2008 Ovation Award Nomination, 2008 LA Drama Critics
Circle Nomination), PARASITE DRAG (West Coast Premiere).
Danny also doubles as Art Director/Performance Artist for the
band Carbon 9.
Matt Richter -- LighT Designer
Matt is a Los Angeles based lighting and sound designer.
For Theatre 68: LAST NIGHT IN THE GARDEN I SAW YOU
by John Patrick Shanley (World Premiere), THE LATE HENRY
MOSS by Sam Shepard (Los Angeles Premiere), LENNY’S
BACK & BOY IS HE PISSED, OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET.
For Sacred Fools: NEIGHBORHOOD 3 (Garland Award
Nominee), WATSON (Stage Scene LA Award), THE
FORBIDDEN ZONE (World Premiere), ENDGAME. For
Theatre of NOTE: FIGURE 8, SHOE STORY (Ovation
Nomination), SKELETON STORIES (Ovation Nomination),
KILL ME DEADLY (Ticketholder Award Nominee). For The
Elephant Theatre Company: ASLEEP ON A BICYCLE
(Ticketholder Award Nominee, Sound Design), IDEA MAN,
LOVE SICK, LITTLE FLOWER OF EAST ORANGE (West Coast
Premiere- Stage Scene LA Award), BABYDOLL. Other recent
designs include AFTER THE FALL, THE CRUCIBLE, COUPLES
COUNSELLING KILLED KATIE and THE FOOL AND THE RED
QUEEN. Love and gratitude to RSS. For more information,
please visit www.mattrichter.net.
As an actor, Danny performed on Broadway in GYPSY, SHE
LOVES ME, GREASE! and Jerome Robbins’ autobiographical
workshop THE POPPA PIECE, playing the young Jerome Robbins. National tours include LOST IN YONKERS, GYPSY, and
GREASE! Other theatre: GROOVALOO, A FEW GOOD MEN,
A NEW WAR, WEST OF BROOKLYN, WHAT THE RABBI SAW,
BOYS NEXT DOOR, EYES FOR CONSUELA, THE LAST DAYS
OF JUDAS ISCARIOT and AVENUE X. On Television: DO NOT
DISTURB, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, THAT’S SO RAVEN,
THIRD ROCK FROM THE SUN, and MARTIAL LAW. Film:
AUSTIN POWERS III: GOLDMEMBER, DEUCES WILD, BABY
LUV, WEST OF BROOKLYN, SHOCK TV, BILLY JONES, CHEW
AND SCREW, LIMBO LOUNGE, NO PLACE LIKE HOME, and
Frankenhood. He co-wrote and starred in the film LUCKY
which was selected for HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen,
featuring his sketch comedy group For The Kids and marking
their second consecutive trip to the Festival.
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Mission Statement
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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.
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the Theatre Company
special thanks
los angeles crew
Artistic Director: Ronnie Marmo
AJ Brody
Alan Ehrlich
Angela Pupello
Ariel Hart
Aris Alvarado
Bill Doherty Jr.
William A. Steele
Brandon Halpin
Chad Addison
Chris Johnen
Claudine Claudio
Cole Pesinger
Dan Bender
Daniel Hutchison
Danny Cistone
Darrel Cherney
Denny Siegel
DJ Rabiola
Ed Cosico
Ed Dyer
Elise Hodge
Femi Longe
Ferin Petrelli
George Kolombos
Grey Rodriguez
Heidi Rhodes
Ivet Corvea
Jake Christian
James Medeiros
James Welsh
Jamie Kerezsi
Jennifer Capriccio
Jeremy Luke
Joanna Bartling
Joe Dalo
Sandra McHale
David Fofi
Jamison Jones
Sandra Kuker
Plays 411
The Elephant Theatre Company
Jamie Kerezsi
Anna Derezsi
Jono Cota
Julia Bernstein
Julianna Bolles –Morrison
Julie Daniels
Katy Jacoby
Kevin Suscavage
Khris Feazell
Kourtney Sonntag
Kristen Lerner
Laura Harper
Lincoln Castellanos
Lucan Melkonian
Maria Luisa Cianni
Marianna Da Silva
Mariel Martinez
Mark Vazquez
Mark Wilson
Matt McVay
Melody Cooper Jones
Michael Blum
Michael Grebe
Natasha Makin
Paul McGee
Paul Gosselin
Perry Smith
Rachel Staman
Ray Cosico
Rebecca Phillips
Ryan Paul James
Shana Gagnon
Shelly Hacco
Sigrid Owen
Susan Fisher
Tanya Wilkins
Timothy Alonzo
Wendy Macy
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Jonathon Berenson
Alan Braunstein
Irma Cadiz
Tommy Colavito
Leticia Costillo
Alaina Freeman
Bobby Guzman
Morgan Hammel
Michael Hurst
Paula Jessop
Mark Kopas
Marti Maley
Perikles Mandinga
Mariel Matero
Ryan Mikita
Goldstar
LA Stage Alliance
Michael Altman
Jamie Kereszi
Anna Kereszi
Darryl Armbruster
Jon Polito
Chiara Montalto
Hadas Nuriel
Cristian Paul
Andy Perez
Mark Perrone
Isabelle Pierre
Roberto Ragone
Polina Raisanen
Jeff Riberdy
Filipa Rodrigues
Kiley Rothweiler
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My Dearest Audience,
Words can’t express how very sick I am over the
HURRICANE SANDY situation and how incredibly
powerless I feel!
Having been born and raised in New York and New
Jersey, and still having family there as many of our
company members also do, I feel it very personally.
It seems only fitting to let you all know of the relief
organization that Theatre 68 has donated to, and
encourage you to help in whatever way you can.
After doing much research, I really believe in what The
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is doing.
Not to mention, Jeremy Luke (amazing long time Los
Angeles 68 member) is very passionate about this organization as well. He grew up on Staten Island and
MANY of his friends have lost tons because of this . . .
including his own mother, as you can see in the photo
above of the view outside of her house!
I would like our donation to go to the borough of Staten
Island, to be distributed by:
Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10306
https://tunneltotowersfoundation.org
Accepting monetary donations for families in need.
We here at Theatre 68 on both coasts have already
raised over $1500.00!!
Much Love to all of you and your loved ones affected!
Theatre68.com
Theatre68NYC.com
323-960-5068
~ Ronnie