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The Cast and Crew

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RYAN ZATT
Ryan Zatt most recently appeared as Willy in Jonathan Marc Sherman's Sophistry.  Other credits include A Hatful of Rain, Marvin's Room, The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, Mademoiselle Colombe and Tennessee Williams' one-act The Long Goodbye.  Ryan currently lives in New York where he is studying with Wynn Handman and pursuing a career in Film and TV.  He has recently completed several commercials and voice-overs.  A Special Thanks goes out to Wynn Handman, Sondra Lee, Alice Spivak and Greg Zittel, and the one and only Thea.

(Treat)
     
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Todd was last seen as Igor in Jonathan Marc Sherman's Sophistry at the Producer's Club Theater.  Some of his other favorite theater roles include: Alan Strang in Equus, Jimmy in The Rainmaker, Bert in Arthur Miller's Memory of Two Mondays, Jay in Lost in Yonkers, and Tod in Keith Reddin's Life & Limb. Film and T.V. Credits include The Devil's Advocate, Conspiracy Theory, Prince of Central Park, U.S. Marshals, As the World Turns, and Guiding Light.  Todd spent the summer studying with Alfred Molina at HB Studio.  He is honored to be working with such a great director, cast and crew.  A special debt of gratitude goes out to my incredible parents, Alex Hu and Rob Salerno, Joe Ross, John O'Leary, Marcus, Ryan and Frank, Unemployment, and of course, my darling Melissa who kept me level headed and sane during this unbelievable experience.
(Phillip)
     

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FRANK SHATTUCK
Frank was last seen as Chuck in "A Hatful of Rain." Frank is honored to be working with Ryan, Todd and Marcus. He is currently studying with Winn Handman.
(Harold)
     
  MARCUS SPIEGEL
Recently completed: THE FARMHOUSE, a feature film starring Blythe Danner, Leo Burmester, Kurt Deutstch, Katherine Kendall & Keith Reddin. He wishes to thank Dead End Kids: Frank Shattuck, Todd Wall & Ryan Zatt for their wonderful work, inspiration & humour. Thanks also to Jenn Ritchie for her tireless support. His own play Pitch Black will be workshopped at the Miranda Theatre, November 15th & 16th. Plug. Plug.
Director
     
JENN RITCHIE
Is pleased to be making her NYC theatre debut working with Marcus Spiegel and the cast of Orphans. Jenn is a 1996 grad of Syracuse University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She hopes in the future to solely pursue her acting career. Thanks to Mom and Dad for providing the fabulous props!
Stage Manager
     
  WENDY RANGE
Wendy is a lighting designer in New York City.  Recent work includes Much Ado about Nothing for the theater at St. Clemens,  Love Minus for the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and designed tons of musicals and plays for community theaters and colleges around New York.   Wendy also has worked as the Production Assistant for Valarie Harper's new one woman show, All under Heaven and assisted Pat Collins in Wendy Washington's New Play, American Daughter, at the Lincoln Center Theater.
Lighting Design
     
  CHRISTIAN COUTURE
Christian graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater with a minor in Costume Design at Syracuse University. He is happy to be making his contribution to Orphans.
Costume Design
     
  IAN MARSHALL
Recent credits include Othello with the National Shakespeare Company, Hugh the Drover with the Bronx Opera Company, Othello and Macbeth at Primary Stages, and Suburbia at the Atlantic Theater; "Laughing River" by TED Films, "The Creation" by Lucke Pictures and "Act of Contrition" by AD Productions. Mr. Marshall is on faculty at HB Studios, and has taught at Yale, New York University, Circle in the Square and The Classical Studio.
Fight Director
     
  JENNY LaPELOSA
Jenny, currently based out of NY, has been doing make-up for 14 years.  She also does make-up training and her specialty is in custom blending and corrective makeup.  Thanks to Todd for giving a chance to show off her work and to allow the rest of her insanity to blossom.

"Todd did you ever think that after all those days in Mr. V’s class that the crayon lady would be tweezing your eyebrows?"
Make-up
     
  ALEX HU
Alex's best work has usually been hidden away behind corporate walls; this is a great opportunity to show off and help a great group of people.  Alex would also like to make a special dedication to his mother - I'm sure she would've have liked this.
Graphic Artist
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Web site design