Cast Members
Francesco Bauco
Born in Rome, He made his acting debut on the theater stage playing Benedict in William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." Later with the production "The Dragon " portraying Lancelot.
His commercial
work also includes roles alongside celebrities like Mike Tyson, Bruce Willis and Regina Hall. Directed by acclaimed directors he made his film debut in 2012 with roles in
"The Boxer and the Ballerina" and "He and the Other," " Better Days "
in 2018 20th Century Fox signed him to portray Lorenzo Bandini, Ferrari driver in the movie “Ford vs Ferrari”, winning 2 Oscars and the opportunity to work with Christian Bale and Matt Damon, paving his way into Hollywood. Special guest star on the CBS tv show "MOM," and main role as GIovanni Leone on Lifetime in " DELICIOUS " .
Milena Gligic - Pianist
Vocal coach, pianist and singer from Belgrade, Serbia. Milena is experienced in the traditional styles of classical music, but also experimental contemporary music. She has collaborated on numerous shows with the LA Opera, LA Philharmonic, LA Master Chorale, Contemporaneous ensemble and performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Hollywood Bowl.
With a doctorate in Collaborative Piano she is teaching and coaching singers at UCLA and at CalArts University. She is also a dancer of Bulgarian Folk.
Michael Collins
Michael Collins was born and raised in Metro Detroit. His love of comedy and filmmaking led him to Chicago, where he studied improv at the world famous Second City and booked roles on NBC's The Playboy Club and MTV's Underemployed. Since moving to Los Angeles, Michael has booked roles on ABC's Wicked City, CBS's Mom, Amazon's The Boys, and the Netflix original On the Verge acting alongside Elisabeth Shue and Stefanie Powers. Most recently Michael starred as the lead in the feature film Say Goodbye to Hollywood, of which he also produced with his production company Cinekat Filmworks.
Gaia Passaler
Gaia Passaler, a bilingual SAG AFTRA actor from Milan, Italy, fell in love with acting at age 11. After training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, she continued her career path in the United States, where she starred in multiple award winning independent shorts, for which she received Best Actress nominations, as well as feature films and theatre productions. Recently, she played the lead in the romantic drama Oak on The Outside, available on Tubi, Amazon and Youtube.
Alex Mason
Alex was born and raised in Philadelphia. He’s worked as a commercial actor since 2015 with some of the industry's top directors, cinematographers and actors. Before turning to acting full time, Alex was as an architectural designer, helping to create some of the most iconic restaurants and bars in LA. His love of performance burgeoned in college, where he acted in student films, choreographed and danced in musical productions. For him, acting is a family affair, along with his beautiful wife and son, they can be found on sets all over Southern California. He is making his Los Angeles stage debut.
Lauren Waites
Lauren Waites is a San Diego native currently residing in Long Beach with her husband, Nick, and dog, Gus. Her love of movies led her to pursue a degree in Film & Media Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her film and theater work has earned her a Best Actress award from the San Diego 48 Film Project as well as a Best Supporting Actress award from ELATE. She also enjoys working behind the camera, producing the plays A Most Awkward Evening and …At the End of the World, which premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Ilaria Cerini
After earning a Bachelor degree in the Arts, Ilaria received a diploma in acting at the Golden Star Academy in Rome while cultivating her passion for Music, winning the Vessicchio Award at the Golden
Song Talent Fest and being among the finalists in the San Jorio National Festival. She was also in the cast of "Qualcosa è cambiato" together with the famous Italian comedian and director Enrico Montesano.
Since moving to LA in 2015 and graduating from UCLA Extension, she has collaborated with artists from all over the world as a singer and actress,
Xavier Mason
Xavier is making his theatrical debut. At only 8 years old, he’s already an accomplished performer. Along with his parents, he has been in innumerable commercials and campaigns. He plays drums and electric guitar. His band has played at Los Angeles music institutions - McCabe’s and The Hi-Hat. As an avid reader and curious learner, he loves mythology, vexillology, ornithology, astronomy, chemistry and rock climbing.
Written by
Paulo Silvestrini
Born and lives in Rome.
Writer, screenwriter, assistant director.
He has worked for the theater with Anna Mazzamuro, Alessandro Haber, Enrico Montesano, Lina Sastri and for the cinema as co-writer of the cinematographic masterpiece La cena to make them known, by Pupi Avati.
He has published for Giulio Perrone Editore (In the air of your garden 2007, GAS gli amori scomodi 2008, Tognazzingiallo 2010). In 2011 the book "Details of Details" was released, Edilet, the book from which the monologue "How come I am here" was taken.
He wrote several documentaries broadcast on Sky on Ugo Tognazzi, Anna Magnani, Totò and Aldo Fabrizi.
Two new interview books were released in 2014: with Maurizio Costanzo and Franco Califano, lifelong friends and professional collaborators
Recently Paolo has working in theater bu staging a series of monologues, performed bu actors of the caliber of Elio Pandolfi, Carlo Reali, Francesco Bauco, Valentina Lombardi.
In bookstores his latest book just published "In shopping centers there is no wind" published by Edicusano
Music
Stefano Gallon - Composer
Stefano Gallon, who hails from Rome, embarked on his musical voyage at a tender age of 9, delving into the realms of classical music guided by his mentors. His musical odyssey went beyond the classical greats like Beethoven and Mozart, as he evolved to encompass a wide array of genres such as pop, rock, blues, swing, and jazz. Furthermore, Gallon broadened his musical horizons by composing for acclaimed theater productions like "Enrichetta Ruffo di Calabria" and "Relativity speaking" by Alan Ayckbourn. Through his music, Stefano Gallon takes listeners on a timeless exploration of sound, delving into the nuances of scales and harmonies.
Andrea La Scala - Sound Engineer
Andrea La Scala, a dynamic musical force from Rome, graduated from the prestigious University of Music Performance and has captivated audiences across Italy and Europe with his guitar skills. With extensive experience as an arranger and sound engineer, he now shines as a versatile multi-instrumentalist and music producer, covering genres from pop to jazz, rock, rap, trap, soundtracks, and music videos. Andrea's musical magic enchants all who listen.
Production
Mark Christiansen - Production Manager
Mark Christiansen, a Los Angeles native, is a seasoned entrepreneur celebrated for his successful brands
and business ventures both domestically and internationally.
Notably, the accomplishments of American Luxury Limousine, along with its extensive service within the studio industry. Mark's exceptional combination of business expertise and passion for theater, sets him apart as an innovative leader committed to fostering creativity, expression, and business success.
John Shepherd IV - Digital Design Coordinator
John Shepherd IV brings a wealth of experience to the role of Digital Design Coordinator for our show, drawing from his extensive background in digital design and marketing. As the Chief Executive Officer of American Luxury Limousine, John has developed a keen understanding of the entertainment world's intricacies and demands, making him adept at coordinating digital design elements seamlessly. His innovative approach and passion for theater and performing arts make him a valuable asset to our team, ensuring that our show's digital presence captivating audiences.
Sandra Popovic - Costume Designer
Inspired by all forms of art, she sees the beauty in everyday details. Whether it's fashion, design, nature, or literature, she thrives on all things creative. Starting her fashion career in Serbia working for ELLE magazine assisting creative directors and learning styling is where her love of fashion began. Followed by years of personal styling in Los Angeles. She has also worked as Fashion Director for Beacon Quarterly a multimedia platform and printed magazine with a focus on music, fashion, art, and design.
DIMORA INTERIOR - Set Design
DIMORA INTERIOR born after a fortunate encounter of two Italian Architects living in California that share the same passion for Architecture and Interior design.
Dimora focuses on interior design mainly but also product design, interior architecture and architectural projects, with a strong goal of combining form and functionality.
The strength resides also in some external collaborations with artists and designers such as Antonio Barbieri, David Gilmore.
One of these highlights is the creation of “DIMORA LAMP” in early 2021.
DIMORA is also on IMDB as SET DESIGNER of the romcom movie HEAT YOUR HEART OUT ( 2023) on HULU . www.dimorainterior.com (http://www.dimorainterior.com/)
Stefano Lisci - Videographer
Stefano Lisci is an Italian film director and photographer based in Los Angeles. His career began alongside renowned directors such as Roberto Faenza, Olivier Assayas, Alessandro Rossetto, and Salvatore Mereu. In 2016, Stefano debuted with the award-winning documentary "Bar Mario," which aired across Europe and on television. His 2019 documentary, "Luca+Silvana," won a prize at the Bolzano Film Festival and was a finalist at Premio Solinas, screening in over 20 countries. In
2020, he directed the short film "Dov'è la Vittoria?" featuring actress Carla Signoris, which appeared in various film festivals and on Rai Cinema online platform. Parallel to filmmaking, Stefano has worked as a photographer with major cultural institutions in Italy like the Teatro
Stabile Bolzano and the Haydn Foundation Trento
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Show nights
Choose from three different show nights.
May 17th - May 19th
$28.00-$58.00