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Andrew Sklar (Omega)

2011-10-18T12:23:00.004-04:00

BLOOD [By The Mummers] marks Andrew's debut in the Big Apple. He's thrilled at the chance to work with such an outstanding, talented cast and crew. Andrew attended the BFA Acting program at SUNY Fredonia where he later found his love for stage combat, with certification now in rapier and dagger, broad sword, modern knife, and unarmed fighting. When he is not acting you can find him on stage as the frontman and lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Exit Existence. He would like to thank Frank and Aundre for this opportunity, the cast and crew of 'BLOOD' for welcoming him with an open heart and mind, his mother and father for their undy

Brian Sheldon (Assistant Stage Manager/Understudy)

2011-10-18T12:22:00.002-04:00

Brian recently graduated from Russell Sage College, Brian is an Actor/Playwright here in the city doing what we are all doing...chasing! Brian has been seen on a few professional stages including The New York State Theatre Institute and The Theater Barn. Off Bway: (Arsenic and Old Lace The Queens Theater). This is Brian's first show behind the scenes, but he jumped at the opportunity to help his friends with this wonderful/crazy/morbid show.

Lindsay Zaroogian (Piano)

2011-10-18T12:21:00.002-04:00

Lindsay Zaroogian is so happy to be working along side such talent. Previously she has accompanied The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!, Godspell, and just finished music directing A Chorus Line at Mount Washington Valley Theatre. A graduate of the BFA musical theatre at SUNY Fredonia,she was most recently seen at Bristol Valley Theatre in Cabaret and Charley’s Aunt. Other shows include Rent (Mimi), Fiddler on the Roof (Tzeitel), Into the Woods(Witch), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! (Snoopy), and Old Yeller (Old Yeller/Lisabeth).

Lizzie Hatfield (Musical Director)

2011-10-18T12:20:00.003-04:00

Lizzie Hatfield has been a main player on Montana stages for the past seven years. From accompanist to actor, music director to dance captain, she has had the opportunity to be involved in the many different aspects of theatre. Favorite projects have included music direction for Hair (University of Montana), Happy Days (Bigfork Summer Theatre), The Rocky Horror Show (Montana Actor's Theatre) and Gypsy (University of Montana) and performing the roles of Irene Roth in Crazy For You (University of Montana), Bloody Mary in South Pacific and Jennyanydots in Cats (both MCT Community Theatre). Other notable accomplishments include conceiving and co-directing an adaptation of "Alice In Wonderland," music directing and orchestrating Missoula Children's Theater's Performing Arts Camp show "No Biz Like Show Biz" and planning, directing and writing the fundraiser "Hats Off To Broadway." She is ecstatic to be in New York for the first time both as a visitor and a professional! www.lizziehatfield.com

Michael Lawrence Eisenstein (Drums/Fight Choreography)

2011-10-18T12:18:00.005-04:00

The percussionist: Michael has played everything from Irish funk, to timpani in a symphonyorchestra, to grunge rock, to musicals like BLOOD. The fight choreographer: Michael has choreographed for NYU, Flux Theatre Ensemble, New York Classical and The Secret Theatre. He has assisted J. David Brimmer on Crazy for You, The Cripple of Inishmaan and Made in Poland. The Actor: Michael has a BFA from NYU. Some credits: Lover 2 in The Argument(The Attic Theatre Company), Jason in Madea (Xoregos Performing Company), Tyrrel inRichard III (New York Classical), Wolsey’s Secretary in Henry VIII (Illinois Shakespeare Festival)

Paul Herbig (Vlad)

2011-10-18T12:18:00.002-04:00

Paul Herbig has worked extensively in Off-Off Broadway theatre, working with Mainspring Collective, Emerging Artists Theatre, Heiress Productions, and the American Theatre of Actors among others. Paul has also worked in independent film, and just finished shooting The Adventures of Paul and Marian, his first lead role in a feature film. Paul is excited to be back working with [By The Mummers]!

Laura Archer (Associate Producer)

2011-10-18T12:08:00.000-04:00

Laura is a Brooklyn based theatre artist who works primarily as a Director/Stage Manager. Favorite directing credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Keely and Du, The Little Match Girl, Vacation, and Slice. Laura is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stony Brook University and a founding member of The Director’s Cooperative.

Holly Hansen (Staff Writer/Script Doctor)

2011-10-18T12:06:00.002-04:00

Holly is a New York-based actress who made her Manhattan debut as a playwright this winter with "What the Dickens!" an interactive holiday event produced with [By The Mummers]. She continues to enjoy collaborating with [By The Mummers] in both a writing and performance capacity, and looks forward to what new works they come up with next.

Matt Harvey (Rennie)

2011-10-17T20:45:00.000-04:00

Matt is a core member of the [By The Mummers] ensemble. He has numerous stage and film credits to his name, and has helped develop five shows with the ensemble. He is a composer, recording artist, actor, director, photographer, graphic designer, and illustrator. “Blood [By The Mummers]” is his first foray into composing for musical theater. Thanks to the ensemble, to Frank Cardillo, and to Gary Izzo for bringing us into each other’s lives. Thanks to his family and loved ones for their endless support.

Lindsey Shoap (Alpha)

2011-10-17T20:38:00.000-04:00

Lindsey is so thrilled to be a core member [By the Mummers]! Lindsey graduated from Vassar College, where she majored in Drama and performed in numerous productions, including "Quills" playing the role of Madeleine and "Into the Woods" playing the role of Jack's Mother. After college she moved to NYC, where she has been living the glamorous life of a starving actress, appearing in several New York productions and spending her summers performing at the wonderful Sterling Renaissance Festival. Lindsey would like to thank all of her fellow Mummers for being such great co-actors and friends!

Jason Purdy (Musical Arrangements)

2011-10-16T20:25:00.000-04:00

Jason Purdy is pursuing his MFA in Musical Theatre Writing at NYU as a lyricist/bookwriter. Music and Lyrics: Winterland, L8, and Blood [By the Mummers];Ten Reasons I Won't Go Home With You (Best Original Music and Lyrics, 2010 Midtown International Theatre Festival); Sterling Renaissance Festival. He is a founding member of theatre group [By the Mummers]. BA in Theatre from SUNY College at Brockport. www.jasonpurdymusic.com

Tyson Savoretti (Mack)

2011-10-16T17:41:00.000-04:00

Tyson is an improv actor in the city and has been seen all over the upper west side. When he isn't perfecting his Harold, he is portraying the unflappable Sir Walter Raleigh at the Sterling Renaissance Festival, or Flair Bartending around midtown. He has a love of Shakespeare, indoor aerobics, getting to the subway platform just as the train is arriving. Those are the only things. Tyson began as an unpaid intern with By The Mummers, and has recently be upgraded to an unpaid performer!

www.tysonsavoretti.com

Jake Ottosen (Jacques)

2011-10-15T19:46:00.000-04:00

Jake grew up in Auburn, NY where his favorite pasttimes included hijinking and running amok. Now, he is doing much the same with [By The Mummers], an unstoppable theater group of like-minded madmen/women. Favorite roles: Mark inRENT (TTC Hoboken), Farmer Brown in Click Clack Moo (Theaterworks), Winston Puppet in Cartoon (MADCAP), and a dozen or so original characters with [By The Mummers] and The Sterling Renaissance Festival. BFA Musical Theater from The Hartt School. More at www.jakeottosen.com.

Aileen Targett (Beta)

2011-10-15T17:04:00.000-04:00

Aileen Targett graduated from West Virginia University with a BFA in theatre. Some of her favorite roles include Ophelia in Hamlet, Little Red in Into the Woods and Grusha in Caucasion Chalk Circle. Her most recent New York credit was playing Viola in Madcaps production of Twelfth Night. She would like to thank her Sterling ren fair family, mom, dad, and friends for their constant support and love.

Nora Munde Gustuson (Maura, Production Manager)

2011-10-07T20:03:00.000-04:00

Nora was raised in Missoula, MT where she received her double BFA in Acting and Design/Technology from the University of Montana. Favorite New York credits include: Damsel in Cartoon (MaDCap), Cucurucu in Marat/Sade (MosesMogilee), Vellinia in Before God Was Invented (Theatre For The New City), and all of her roles with By The Mummers. Her costume designs have been seen at The Manhattan Children's Theatre and Sylvan Beach Amusement Park and her Hair/Wig Designs at The Sterling Renaissance Festival and Macy's Santaland Herald Square. For more information visit www.noramundegustuson.com.

Laura Riley (Duff)

2011-10-05T19:59:00.001-04:00

Laura was raised in VA where she got her BA in Theatre, with an English minor (emphasis on creative writing,) from James Madison University. She was an Acting Apprentice at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, where she preformed in the Humana Festival. She received her Acting Shakespeare certificate from RADA, she then studied Improv at the UCB and with Gary Izzo. Some of her favorite roles include Helena-Midsummer Night's Dream, Olivia- Twelfth Night, Beth- Fast and Loose, Lisa -Private Eyes, Puck- Shakespeare in Hollywood, and of course all the roles she helped to write with [By The Mummers]. She sends out much love and gratitude to all who continuously help her along the way. www.laurarileyweb.com

Frank Cardillo (Producer)

2011-10-04T07:44:00.000-04:00

A native Long Islander, Frank has spent the last two decades reveling in theatre as an actor, director, stage manager and producer. He has worked for Empire Attractions as an Entertainment Director, served as Christmas Manager for Macy's Santaland, and spent five years on the faculty of Stony Brook University's Department of Theatre. www.frankcardillo.com.

Aundre Seals (Director)

2011-10-01T16:17:00.000-04:00

Aundre is the Founding Member & Artistic Director of MadCap Collective. madcapcollectivenyc.com Aundre is Co-Founder and Artistic Director of madCAP collecTIVE and since it’s conception in 2009, he is thrilled with the rapid growth the collective has been making in New York City. All of this is due to it’s extremely talented and dedicated creative team, and from the support of friends and loved ones.

He directed the NYC premier of CARTOON, by Steve Yockey and has worked closely with [By The Mummers] and The Gossip Factory. Some other directing credits; Two Rooms, Cabaret, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Into the Woods, The Last Five Years, Songs For A New World, and a utting of Art, by Yasmina Reza. He has directed and performed for The Sterling Renaissance Festival for three years and has served as a guest judge for Stonewall Sensation.

Don't You Forget About It...

2010-10-07T22:26:00.002-04:00

Moment with the Composer

2010-10-06T22:24:00.000-04:00

The Birnam High Summer Reading Series

2010-10-04T22:17:00.000-04:00

The Things That Scare Laura

2010-10-03T22:16:00.000-04:00

BLOOD Teaser

2010-10-02T17:58:00.000-04:00

DIGITAL MUSIC RELEASE on CDBaby

2010-09-06T21:16:00.001-04:00

Tyson Makes a Case...

2010-09-01T00:08:00.002-04:00

WINTERLAND [By The Mummers]: In Oswego, NY 7/22/10

2010-08-01T21:13:00.002-04:00

Year One [By The Mummers]: BLOOD

2010-04-29T12:59:00.001-04:00

Year One [By The Mummers] : WINTERLAND

2010-04-29T12:53:00.003-04:00

Year One [By The Mummers]: L8

2010-04-29T12:35:00.004-04:00

A 'L8' Xtra: 'Hank & Kate Review 'Little Mermaid''...

2010-03-02T16:29:00.001-05:00

About the Voice of IZO

2010-03-01T17:55:00.001-05:00

Joe made his first guest appearance with the Mummers in “L8”, as the voice of W-IZO. He has been a member of the Sterling Renaissance Festival’s Bless the Mark Players acting troupe since 2006. In March of 2010, Joe made his off-off Broadway debut in the Gallery Players production of “The Crucible” in Brooklyn, NY. His favorite professional wrestler from the 80’s is Randy Savage. He once tried out for the Florida Marlins which was a fun and humbling experience. He collects vintage 35mm animated cartoons from the 50’s and 60’s and hopes someday to have a charity screening of them to benefit cancer research.

A 'L8' Xtra: Hank & Kate Review 'Last Crusade'

2010-02-19T19:34:00.001-05:00

Young Hank Promotes 'L8'

2010-02-07T14:03:00.001-05:00

'Shut Your Merry Christmas' Preview

2010-01-17T01:32:00.001-05:00

Rehearsal & Show Footage of 'Shut Your Merry Christmas'

WINTERLAND: inside the finale

2009-12-25T22:31:00.000-05:00

WINTERLAND Gratitude & a Sneak Peek

2009-12-16T23:44:00.000-05:00

Mission Mistletoe

2009-12-14T13:51:00.000-05:00

No Time... Sublet Needed!

2009-12-14T01:53:00.000-05:00

Shopping at Christmas

2009-12-13T19:06:00.000-05:00

A Candid Moment

2009-12-10T17:01:00.000-05:00

Harvery needs a hat!

2009-12-10T00:04:00.001-05:00

[Guest Spot] By The Mummers

2009-12-01T22:52:00.000-05:00

An Announcement [By The Mummers]

2009-11-26T23:12:00.000-05:00

Spinster With A Cat?

2009-11-25T10:38:00.000-05:00

A Moment in the Park

2009-11-22T03:35:00.001-05:00

Taking Stock...

2009-11-06T20:18:00.000-05:00

Our 1st Auditonee

2009-11-04T22:22:00.000-05:00

Following the November 3rd Premiere of BLOOD [By The Mummers], the audition video blogs have begun to roll in...

A Message from the Artistic Director

2009-11-02T17:01:00.000-05:00

IN TWO DAYS!!! [click to enlarge]

2009-11-01T02:00:00.000-05:00

The Lady Mummers

2009-10-28T17:39:00.000-04:00

How do I turn this thing off?

2009-10-19T21:14:00.000-04:00

The Return

2009-10-19T18:09:00.000-04:00

A Letter from the Producing Director

2009-10-14T20:10:00.000-04:00

Hello Friends,

It is my pleasure to introduce [By The Mummers], an ensemble of theatrical artists striving to enhance the audience experience by any means necessary. Our First Show [By The Mummers] (official title to be announced imminently) will commence November 3, 2009 at the National Comedy Theatre in Manhattan.

Since my youth, I have been fascinated with strong ensemble productions that pull back a curtain & grant “behind the scenes” access to an audience. On television, you can trace the lineage from ‘The Muppet Show’ to the Aaron Sorkin Television Trilogy to the Canadian classic, ‘Slings & Arrows’. On stage, you can draw a line from the Shakespearean Play within a Play to audience favorites ‘Kiss Me Kate’ & ‘Noises Off’. These productions feature characters embraced by audiences “behind the scenes”, prompting you to love them all the more when they get “onstage”. [By The Mummers] hopes to take this concept and turn it on its ear.

So, why [By The Mummers] and not ‘The Mummers’? --- [By The Mummers] is our personal tag, enabling us to produce anything from Christmas [By The Mummers] to Oedipus [By The Mummers] to Baseball [By The Mummers]. The possibilities are endless.

Between now and November 3, we invite you to ByTheMummers.com to check out the progress of our first show. There you shall fine Video & Written Blogs by Our Company, Actor Bios, and pertinent Show Information.

Sincerely,

Frank Cardillo

Producing Director [By The Mummers]

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2009-10-12T12:50:00.000-04:00

Hi, I'm Laura.

2009-10-11T13:40:00.000-04:00

A Little Neurotic About the Creative Process

2009-10-10T23:16:00.000-04:00

2009-10-02T21:39:00.000-04:00

[a video blog]

2009-09-30T15:46:00.000-04:00

Define 'Mummer'...

2009-09-27T18:13:00.000-04:00

Merriam-Webster

mum·mer

Pronunciation: \ˈmə-mər\

Function: noun

Date: 1502

1 : a performer in a pantomime; broadly : ACTOR

2 : one who goes merrymaking in disguise during festivals

We promise that it ain't pantomime...

Wikipedia

Strictly speaking, a mummer is an actor in a traditional seasonal folk play. The term is also humorously (or derogatorily) applied to any actor.

...and so it begins

2009-09-09T15:50:00.001-04:00

Last night we met, a pitch was made, and we go from here. For the time being, the beginnings of a mission statement...

By The Mummers

are an Ensemble of Theatrical Artists striving to Enhance the Audience Experience by Any Means Necessary