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Stephanie Acevedo
Bio coming soon. |
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J.T. Arbogast
J.T. is the Assoc. Director at the National Comedy Theatre - New
York, where he has been performing and teaching since its opening
in 2005. New York Theatre credits include Love Jerry (2008 New York
Musical Theatre Festival), Cycle (FringeNYC), and Certain Souls
(Algonquin Theatre Company) as well as various readings and workshops
with companies such as Manhattan Theatre Club and Roundabout Theatre
Company
Regional Theatre credits include: Metamorphoses (Pittsburgh Public
Theatre), Indoor/Outdoor (Portland Stage), The Spitfire Grill (Wayside
Theatre). Film/TV: "30 Rock", "Puppy Love" (webseries), The Life
Before Her Eyes, When In Rome.
He holds a BA from Penn State University and an MFA from The University
of Texas at Austin. |
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Nash Bennett
Bio Coming Soon. |
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Jeanette Bonner
Jeanette is thrilled to be making comedy weekly with NCT! Jeanette
moved to NYC in 2004 to pursue the lucrative job of acting, after
earning her BA in Theater from Trinity College in Hartford, CT,
and then going on to tour nationally with Sesame Street Live as
Samantha the Mail Carrier. She has performed locally with the long-form
improv comedy group American Standard and has done stand-up at Caroline's,
and continues to act in real plays with NYC's many theaters. She
joined NCT in Jan 2008 and enjoys being surprised by her teammates
in every show! www.jeanettebonner.com |
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Chris Booth
Chris Booth has been performing with the National Comedy Theater since the winter of 2007. When not performing with the NCT Chris can be seen in the MAC Award nominated ("Best Comedy Group" 2008) sketch comedy group City Hall. Chris was also a writer and performer in the sketch comedy pilot Punching the Midget for Spike TV. Chris has also been seen in the Off-Broadway hits Awesome 80’s Prom (Beef) and The Female Odd Couple (Manolo Costazuela).
Chris’ commercial work includes spots for Dewar’s, Nestles’ Crunch, Audi, Showtime and two spots for Comedy Central. Chris has also appeared in productions for the New York Fringe Festival: Emergency Non-Stop (General Quarters) and Battle for the Greatest American Playwright (Willy Loman), as well as performing improv at UCB, the People's Improv Theater, and The Magnet. Chris is also an illustrator, his work appearing in National Art Digest’s “Carbon City” co- created by Chris and writer Chris Teeter, as well as the comic book Z-Blade XX distributed by Atomic Basement. |
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Marian Brock
Originally from Austin, TX, Marian has a BFA in Acting from the
University of North Texas. Favorite works include -- Theatre: The
Taming of the Shrew, Kate (Bless The Mark Players); 4:48 Psychosis,
Sarah (An Awkward Society); Lear’s Daughters, Nurse (BlankLine Collective),
Woyzeck, Marie (UNT). Film: And Then…, Kim (IFP/Dalrymple Pictures);
God of Love, Kelly (NYU Grad Thesis). Industrial: Lipstick Bandits,
Clover (Synthetic Conceptions). Radio: The Lacey Study, Jeanie (Purple
Crayon Films).
Marian is also a part of Phare Play's sketch comedy troupe, Mindbleach
(www.phareplay.com). She enjoys crossword puzzles, Folk Dancing
and Frisbee Golf. Many thanks to her family and friends for their
love and support, and to the cast and crew of NCT for their hard
work and dedication. |
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Nick Carrillo
Nick was born and raised in El Paso, Texas were he watched Save
by the Bell which changed his life. Eventually he would leave to
attend the College of Santa Fe were he performed in many plays and
received his BFA in acting. He was also part of the Underwear Society
sketch group at the college which would hold sold out midnight performances.
He eventually came to New York where he studied at the Lee Starsberg
school for TV and Film.
Nick studies at UCB where he has been taught by Ari Voukydis, Joe
Wengart, Charlie Todd, Michael Delaney,Anthony King, and Shannon
O'Neill. Along with NCT you can see Nick perform with MacGuffin
and his sketch group Peoples' Sketch Association. Beer is a good
way to win him over. |
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Gary Cohen
Gary is an original cast member of the National Comedy Theatre -
New York. Along with NCT, Gary has studied improvisation with the
Upright Citizen's Brigade, Armondo Diaz, Chicago City Limits, and
has performed with various ensembles. A Penn State graduate, Gary
also holds a MBA from Hofstra University. Special thanks to Mom,
Dad, Jill, Grandma, family, friends, and Camp Wah-Nee. "Believe
deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things."
- Joe Paterno. |
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Jeff Cumberlin
Jeff Cumberlin hailes from the small town of Vinton, Iowa. Realizing
his dreams were bigger then the town itself, he graduated college
with a B.A in theater and move to New York. It was there that he
continued his studies at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic
Arts.
Though new to the city, Jeff has accumulated a decades worth of
improv and acting experience. His latest performance was in the
off off broadway show "Live At Times Square". Jeff's hobbies include
but aren't limited to: Exercising, Reading, and Capoeira. Jeff is
not thrilled but exhilarated to be apart of The National Comedy
Theatre. |
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Zoe Farmingdale
Bio Coming Soon. |
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Kevin Flinn
Kevin Flinn helped build NCT NY, literally, being an original cast
member. He has been performing sketch and improv shows are New York
City for the past five years, and has recently turned his attention
to writing for the internet. He has written, directed, and acted
in web series for ABC.com and is about to begin the second season
of his own web series, That's a Wrap, at www.wraptv.com. |
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Scott Foster
Theatre; Brooklyn, the Musical ("Taylor us", Broadway Prod.), Sessions
("George" - Original Off-Broadway Cast, Algonquin Prod.) Newsical
("Man 1", Denver Civic), I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
("Man 2", Denver Center Attractions); Film/TV; Ichabod (Jan, starring
Bob Gunton, West End Films.), Greatest Sports Stories (Wilbur Moore,
FSN); Commercials; Coors Light, Heineken, ESPN, Jack FM; Winner
of Laugh across America (Comedy/Novelty Song), Finalist @ Las Vegas
Comedy Festival (Comedy/Novelty Song), Lead Singer of New Jersey's
best cover band "Rock Road". |
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Dan Guller
Dan Guller has performed improv in NYC since 1994 with such groups
as Some Assembly Required and Ka-Baam! Legit: NYC: I Come For Love
(NYMF 2008); Emma (NYMF 2007); A Shot in the Dark; Regional: Five
productions of Forever Plaid (‘Smudge’-Jeff Nomination); The Most
Happy Fella (Pasquale); The Threepenny Opera (Matt); Saturday Night
(Clune); Jesus Christ Superstar! ( Caiaphas); 42nd Street, Anything
Goes, Sweeny Todd. Concerts: Children of Eden, Once on This Island.
www.DanGuller.com. |
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Devin Heater
Bio Coming Soon. |
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Ron Hill
An alumni of NYC's Gotham City Improv troupe (formerly Groundlings
East) since the age of 16. Ron Hill has since been performing comedy
for over 6 years; Including numerous appearances in the 'Del Close
Improv Marathon' and the 'NY Underground Comedy Festival'. He has
had the priveledge of performing with such improv greats as Armando
Diaz and Rick Overton. His style may be described as highly physical
and character-based. Also the creator of ROOSTERCOMICS, a touring
improv comedy co.. Look for him on the CBS network's "Joke of the
Day". And check out: www.myspace.com/ronfreakinhill |
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Josh Hurley
Josh grew up (quite happily) in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated in
2007 with a BS in Acting/Directing at Idaho State University. Past
stage credits include The Importance of Being Earnest (Algernon),
Man of La Mancha (Sancho) , and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Abridged (playing very silly people). Josh is a co-founder and proud
member of his hometown troupe "The Comedy Project". He has performed
improv throughout the Intermountain West as well as at the Toronto
International Improv Festival's 5th Anniversary. Josh has trained
at the Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC and has studied improvisation
under the direction of Dave Storck, Ari Voukydis, Rick Overton,
and Armando Diaz.
He can be seen in the upcoming Touchstone film, When in Rome, and
has appeared on the TV show, Law and Order: Criminal Intent. He
was also on Conan O'Brian, Jimmy Fallon, and SNL as a very polite
audience member. In addition to NCT, Josh is a member of "MacGuffin"
improv. He loves to dress up like Groucho Marx. |
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Katie Jergens
Katie has been with the National Comedy Theatre since 2006. Other
New York credits include Phebe in "As You Like It" (Brooklyn Theater
Arts Program), Sister Mary Kate in "Beggars in the House of Plenty"
(Harold Clurman Arts Festival), Jo in "Independence" (Stella Adler
Studio), as well as workshops at Manhattan Theatre Source.
She can be seen in the upcoming independent film "Playing Doctor,
or A 12 Step Guide to Figuring out What’s Really Going on in Your
Relationship” directed by Jazzmyn Banks and has been in several
shorts, her favorites being "Mother Nature's Son" by Chris Carbone
and "Hard Fall" by Alden Burgess.
In addition to performing at the National Comedy Theater, Katie
is a frequent guest at Tom Soter's Sunday Night Improv, is the newest
member of the sketch comedy group Green Team, and has recently joined
a yet-to-be named all female improv group.
She trained at the Stella Adler Studio in New York and the Magnet
Theater, though most of her improv education has been right on the
NCT stage. Katie thanks her friends and family – both her genealogical
one and her Stella Adler one - for their love and support and for
never failing to provide her with new material. |
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Andrew Kircher
Andrew Kircher has been with the National Comedy Theatre since 2000 (San Diego) and NCT NY since its opening in 2005. Off the stage, he has produced, production'd, and generally managed for theater companies such as Ars Nova, the Public/NYSF, Les Freres Corbusier, New Moon, and Trinity Repertory Company. He is co-creator of the soon-to-be-launched radioplay podcast GhostLightRadio, and is currently pursuing his masters in theater history at Brooklyn College. |
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Gary Kramer
Gary Kramer is the Artistic Director of the National Comedy Theatre
both in New York as well as in San Diego. He has performed throughout
the country, as well as internationally in places such as Iraq,
Egypt, Germany, Greece, Italy, Turkey and Spain. In addition to
NCT, Gary has directed and performed with ComedySportz in Santa
Barbara and has been a member of the sketch and improv groups Rough
Cut and Wits End.
Gary has been a morning radio personality, appeared in a handful
of commercials, was interviewed on Air America Radio and was shot
by cyborgs in the brilliantly awful movie Cybernator. Television:
Law & Order, Totally Hidden Video. Stage: Hamlet, Wall of Water,
Elaine's Daughter, Bouncers. |
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Kevin Laibson
Kevin Laibson is the artistic director of the Full Circle Theatre
Company here in Manhattan. Recent directing credits include "This
is Our Youth," "David and Lisa," "Jeffrey," and "The Winter's Tale."
He also directs the long-form experimental improv troupe Skyscraper
National Park. Kevin is a graduate of the New Actors Workshop, and
currently teaches acting and improvisation at the New York Film
Academy. He likes blankets and cake. |
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Jeff Lepine
Originally from Toronto, Jeff now calls New York City home. He lives
a stupid fun life thanks to his wife Elisabeth and eats far too
much yogurt.
Jeff has done important things: Christmas Carol (Actors Theater
Of Louisville), Funny Money (Totem Pole Playhouse), Iraq.doc (Ignite
Festival), Animal Farm (Synapse Productions), Uncle Sam’s Satiric
Spectacular (FringeNYC) as well as an online cooking show (realmeals.tv),
a webseries “Woe is We,” and other wickedly funny things.
Jeff also teaches loves to write, teach improv and sing Karaoke
from a distance, he is deficient in vitamin D (which he finds totally
odd) and would love to own a wood cabin and fish all day. He can
also do more push-ups than you. |
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Jennifer Olen
Jen is thrilled to be working with National Comedy Theatre. Past
credits include End of All Things and Naked Holidays End Times Productions,
Harry the Dirty Dog Manhattan Children's Theatre, The Truth About
Dinosaurs (Hangar Theatre), and Woodhull (NYC Fringe). Love to the
family and Nick. Don't stop believing! |
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Chris O'Neill
Chris O'Neill is one of the original cast members of the NCT NY
cast. Other training includes studying improvisation with The Second
City (New York Branch). A seasoned veteran in the sketch comedy
world, Chris is one of the founding members of the internet sketch
group The Happy Workers (www.thehappyworkers.com) who have been
featured on the front pages of Myspace and Youtube.
He also performs all over the country as half of the comedy duo
"The Chris and Paul Show" who were recently named "Best Sketch Troupe"
at the Snubfest Comedy Festival in Chicago. Chris is a lauded standup
comic, having landed a spot performing with Chris Rock on TRL. He
is currently working on a pilot for an upcoming web series which
can be seen later this year. |
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David Weinheimer
David is a 2005 graduate of Butler University with a BA in Theatre.
After graduation, David spent a year and a half on tour with Missoula
Children's Theatre, doing both "Jack and the Beanstalk" (Magic)
and "Frog Prince" (Henry/King).
In addition to being a member of NCT, David's recent New York credits
include: "The Tempest" (Stephano) with Theater 1010, "Merchant of
Venice" (Gratiano) with Hudson Shakespeare, "Pericles" (Helicanus/Antiochus)
with Hudson Warehouse, and staged readings of "Tymon of Athens"
(Flavius), "Twelfth Night" (Fabian), and "Henry VIII" (Henry VIII)
with Instant Shakespeare. He can also be seen in the award-winning
documentary "The Little Red Truck." www.davidweinheimer.com |
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Jason Salmon
Jason has been doing long and short form improv for the last 6 years.
Also, he has appeared on stage, screen, small screen, and very small
screen (internet) and can currently be seen on stage throughout
New York City doing sketch comedy with the group, Drop Six. Thanks. |
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Sarah Spigelman
Sarah Spigelman is a New York based actress and improviser. A member
of Actors Equity, she has performed regionally in New York, Florida,
New Hampshire, and Arizona. Past roles include Violet in "Violet",
Laurey in "Oklahoma", Louise/Eve in "Ruthless", and Ilona in "She
Loves Me". She also performs improv comedy with "Co-workers _ing",
with Experimental Troupe Comedy. Sarah likes to eat in her spare
time. And watch the Food Network. She especially likes eating while
watching the Food Network. The Barefoot Contessa rules!! Enjoy the
hilarity that is sure to ensue! |
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Paul Valenti
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Rebecca Vigil
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Garrett Willingham
Bio Coming Soon... |
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Garrett Willingham
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Garrett Willingham
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