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Produced for SkyPilot Theatre Company
by Shelby Janes and Alysha Brady
Technical Director- Ian Nemser

ACTUAL COST by Steve Harper 
Directed by Marc Antonio Pritchett 
Gerard Marzilli as BT
Ayla Rose Barreau as IYANA
Michael James Nuells as MICHAEL

THE BARTENDER by Cris Eli Blak
Directed by Morry Schorr 
Cameron Weir as BARTENDER
Chuck Lacey as BUM
Alyssa Klein as SHERRY
Faith Imafidon as ROSE


ME, MYSELF AND O by William Oliver Watkins
Directed by Regina Niles
Albert Garnica as WILL
Diosiq Burné as O


Our Writers:

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STEVE HARPER is a playwright, TV writer, producer and actor. Full length plays  include Black Lives/ Blue Lives [co-written with Bill Mesce, Jr.] (The Theater Project, New Jersey) and Urban Rabbit Chronicles (Georgia Southern University world premiere 2021). He has written for the TV shows God Friended Me, American Crime, and the upcoming Amazon Prime Series Tell Me Your Secrets. Steve currently writes for the CW series Stargirl. Follow him on twitter @harpercreates.  

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CRIS ELI BLAK is an award winning and internationally produced writer for the page, stage and screen. His work has been produced, performed and/or published around the world, from Off-Broadway (Urban Stages), Regional (Cleveland Public Theatre), Collegiate (Academy of Arts University and Wellesley College), London (The Quean's Theatre), Australia (Melting Pot Theatre), and Ireland (Eva's Echo). He continues to strive to create work that reflects the world that we live in, with all of its different and diverse colors, creeds and cultures.

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WILLIAM OLIVER WATKINS is an actor and playwright based in New York City. Writing credits include Black, White & Blue (TFTT), Attempted Burglary (Nominated for Best Short at CIFF), Hero Complex (TFTT new artist), Free Will (Arthur Seelen); As an actor: Stage: Jordan (Northern Stage), Thirst (CATF), Sweat, Ruined, Jackie & Me, One Night in Miami, As You Like It (Denver Center); Othello, Twelfth Night (Cincinnati Shakes); Antigone, Camp Logan (Nat’l Black Theatre); The Christians, Merchant of Venice (Gulfshore Playhouse), Lombardi (Cleveland Playhouse);. On-Camera (TV in quotes): 40-Year Old Version (Sundance Award Winner); “Bull”; “Wu-Tang’s American Saga”; “L&O”; “SVU”; “Blindspot”; “The Blacklist”; “The Blacklist: Redemption”; “Madam Secretary”; “Forever”; Nasty Baby; “Nurse Jackie”; “Rescue Me”. Will is originally from Cincinnati, OH.


Our Directors:

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MARC ANTONIO PRITCHETT (Actual Cost) is an Actor, Director, Fight Coordinator & Session Singer. He is also one of the Artistic Directors at Sacred Fools Theatre Company. Recent directing credits include The Mousetrap at Theatre Palisades. At the time of the shutdown he was in rehearsals for A Live Mixtape at 2cents Theatre & preparing to direct The Music Man at the Morgan-Wixson. He is represented by Nucleus Talent Management. For additional info visit: www.marcantoniopritchett.com

MORRY SCHORR (The Bartender) has been acting and directing with SkyPilot Theatre Company since 2011.  He appreciates the opportunity to stay creative while hunkered down in his hidey hole.

REGINA NILES (Me, Myself and O) has been entertaining people since she was 5 years old. She obtained her B.A. in Theatre Arts at Cal State Fullerton, and has been acting on stage and on-camera ever since. She is excited to be a part of SkyPilot Theatre Company and to make her directorial debut with "Me, Myself, and O". Enjoy the show!


Our Cast:

SHELBY JANES (Host/Narrator) debuted on stage at 9 years old in The Sound of Music. Her theatrical journey led through Missouri State University, New York City and landed here in Los Angeles. She is a member and acting Board President of SkyPilot Theatre Company where she has performed and produced multiple productions. Shelby has enjoyed a solid career in film and television including most recently co-starring in the anticipated film thriller Why?


Actual Cost:

AYLA ROSE BARREAU (Iyana) has been performing on stage since before she could walk. Now as a SAG-AFTRA actor, Ayla has co-starred on Fox’s Glee and NBC’s Heroes and graced the big screen as Ruby in the award-winning film, The Busker. Ayla has toured with the New Hampshire Shakespeare Festival in Taming of the Shrew and is currently a member of the SkyPilot Theatre Company. http://www.aylarose.com / @aylarosesays

GERARD MARZILLI (BT) Originally from Warwick, RI, Gerard Marzilli has been acting for film and stage since the age of 10. His television work includes a Muppet Show pilot for the Jim Henson Company and Criminal Minds. His film credits include William Shakespeare's Richard III Starring David Carradine, Danny Trejo and Anne Jefferys and Dead in Love with Margaret O'Brien. He is also the Voice of "Mango the Monkey" and other characters in the hit animated series "The Adventures of Annie and Ben". He can be seen most recently in Seasons 1 and 2 of "Real Acting" on Amazon Prime!Gerard is ecstatic to be thumbing his nose at the plague by keeping theatre alive with such a talented cast and director!

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MICHAEL JAMES NUELLS (Michael) was born in Victoria, Texas. Growing up, he became a standout in a few off-Broadway productions, sparking his long-term entertainment aspirations. From the stage to the screen, Michael has only just begun to use his charisma, wit, and undeniable adaptability to continue on his professional journey as an entertainer. The future may be unknown, but one thing is sure; this small-town gentleman is prepared to make it his own!"


The Bartender:

CAMERON WEIR (Bartender) has enjoyed appearing in previous staged readings for Skypilot, last year’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Divorce” and “A Twisted Christmas Carol”. He also recently played Benedick in Downtown Rep’s production of “Much Ado About Nothing” and was spotted earlier this year in 20th Century Fox’s “The Call of the Wild”. Cameron studied acting at UC Irvine, where he graduated with Honors.

CHUCK LACEY (Bum) is an actor/writer/comedian and current member of Rogue Improv LA, and SkyPilot Theatre Company. Chuck has a BA degree in Theatre Arts from CSULA. He has done some work in TV sitcoms, commercials and local plays; and has written, directed and stars in his own web series: "Missing Person Finders.”

ALYSSA KLEIN (Sherry) is proud to be joining the cast of "The Bartender" as part of SkyPilot Theatre's BLM series. Most recently, Alyssa wrote for and acted in "Yule:The Virtual Variety Hour," an interactive online event recurring through the 2020-2021 Holiday season. She's grateful for her friends and family for their love and support as she continues to grow and make mistakes in her craft and commit to anti-racism.

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FAITH IMAFIDON (Rose) is an actor, writer, producer and current AMC member at Theatre of NOTE. A proud first-generation Nigerian and Boston native, she earned her MFA in Acting and BA in English from Harvard University. Favorite past performances include: For The Love Of (Center Theatre Group's 2019 Block Party, Theatre of NOTE), The Fertile River (Baylor University), And Then They Fell (Brimmer Street Theatre Company) and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (The Hudson Theatre). Faith is honored to work with SkyPilot Theatre Company and sends her love to LA's intimate theatre community. Black Lives Matter. Find more Faith at www.faithimafidon.com, follow @fidosaurus


Me, Myself and O:

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ALBERT GARNICA (Will) graduated from CalState University, Fullerton with a B.A. in Acting and degree from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Professionally having over 10 years of creating arts based curricula through CalArts and Shakespeare Center. He’s had short stints on TV shows, nationally syndicated commercials such as Coca-Cola, and joined the touring production of A Chorus Line before moving to Finland in 2010. After 2 years abroad and participating in Korjaamo Culture Factory’s Helsinki Theatre Festival, he returned to his native Los Angeles. Getting back into the swing of things, he’s happy to have joined Skypilot and looks further to more artistic opportunities.

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DIOSIQ BURNÉ (O) is stoked to be working with the SkyPilot Theatre. He holds a BBA in Accounting (thought it might be useful in acting). He is a native Angeleno, member of Theatre of NOTE and loves random adventures that may or may not jeopardize his health. Favorite past tv credits include: General Hospital (ABC), Work It (ABC) and Prime Suspect (NBC). Some theatre credits: Pirates of Penzance (San Pedro), Chicago (Morgan-Wixton), and To Kill A Mockingbird (Glendale Centre). Find more Diosiq at www.Diosiq.com; follow @TherealDiosiq.


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