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Michael Galante
Michael Galante was in graduate school for medicine when he met a film director in a New York City cafe who told him that he had a good look for film. After a few months of intense scene study work, Michael's fascination with acting grew to the point that he chose to forgo a career in dentistry to pursue acting full- time. Since that day, Michael has not looked back.
After booking national commercials for Mountain Dew and MTV, Michael eventually landed roles in award- winning independent films such as 44' and Frat House Massacre. His most recent work includes appearances on daytime serials "As the World Turns" and "All My Children," as well as a principal role on NBC's "Law and Order."
Michael currently resides in Manhattan and in his spare time enjoys playing soccer, spending time with family, and having barbecues on his roof. www.michael-galante.com
After booking national commercials for Mountain Dew and MTV, Michael eventually landed roles in award- winning independent films such as 44' and Frat House Massacre. His most recent work includes appearances on daytime serials "As the World Turns" and "All My Children," as well as a principal role on NBC's "Law and Order."
Michael currently resides in Manhattan and in his spare time enjoys playing soccer, spending time with family, and having barbecues on his roof. www.michael-galante.com
Logan James Hall
Logan James Hall hails from a small rural town in Oregon. Although he loved the nature and the easy- going lifestyle, his love for his Art was too strong and the move to New York was inevitable. Since moving here it's been a crazy journey. It started with an education in the theater at The Neighborhood Playhouse, which was inspirational and eye opening to say the least. Upon graduating it has been one adventure after another, and with the Gods willing, and sunshine upon his face, a lifetime more to come.
Brandon Krum
Currently based in New York City, Brandon is an actor/filmmaker/and producer with a focus on film, web t.v., and theater. Brandon began his acting career in Michigan, where he was born and raised.
In 2007, Brandon directed, produced, and starred in the web series "The Fantastic Show" for www.thearnoldfans.com.
After working with director, Ryan Andrew Balas, on "Everyone Says I Look Just Like Her" in 2009, he went on to act in "The Kings of Yorktown," a film in which he co- produced, under the direction of Darren Marshall in 2010.
Brandon plans to continue to work in both film and theater around the New York City area for many years to come!
In 2007, Brandon directed, produced, and starred in the web series "The Fantastic Show" for www.thearnoldfans.com.
After working with director, Ryan Andrew Balas, on "Everyone Says I Look Just Like Her" in 2009, he went on to act in "The Kings of Yorktown," a film in which he co- produced, under the direction of Darren Marshall in 2010.
Brandon plans to continue to work in both film and theater around the New York City area for many years to come!
James Patrick Nelson
James Patrick Nelson has just returned to New York City and is very excited to be a part of Third Year Theatre. He just recently finished a year long contract with the American Shakespeare Center, which included six months of touring and four months in residence at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Virgina, doing a repertory of Romeo and Juliet, All's Well That Ends Well, The Knight of the Burning Pestle, and A Christmas Carol. In Boston, credits include Duchess of Malfi (Actors' Shakespeare Project), Look and Long (Imaginary Beasts), Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare Now), Galileo (Central Square Theatre, dir. David Wheeler), and stage readings at New Repertory Theatre and Boston Playwright's Theatre, as well as various student films. In DC, he spent two summers touring with the National Players out of the Olney Theatre, in Much Ado About Nothing and The Tempest, and he recently attended physical theatre training sessions with the Synetic Theatre. In Los Angeles, he studied viewpoints with Mary Overly and his theatre credits include The Lion in Winter, The Browning Version (Theatre 40), Taming of the Shrew (Zoo District Theatre), and Rhinoceros (Mechanicals Theatre Group). Last year he worked on a new play The Group, which rehearsed at the Actors' Theatre of Louisville. In 2004, he was an honoree of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts YoungArts program, facilitated by Anthony Rapp. Currently in the city, he is working on several projects, including the ReGroup Theatre's stage reading of 1931 at the Irish Rep Theatre. He spent three months studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and received his BFA from the Boston University School of Theatre.
Hayley Richelson
Hayley was born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in the village of Waban. She is a proud member of the Actors Project NYC. Favorite theatrical credits include Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, Linda in Blood Brothers, Florinda in Into the Woods, and Velma in Chicago, which she performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Hayley studied the Meisner Technique at The Neighborhood Playhouse, and trained in musical theatre and dance at the Broadway Theatre Project, Kimberly Vaughn Performance Studio, and Steps on Broadway. Hayley was in the final cast of Happy Hour: Sex, Relationships, and Sometimes Love at the 45th Street Theatre, having recently ended its 5 year run. Hayley stars in the upcoming independent feature film,Crescent City, which will premiere this fall at the New Orleans Film Festival. Also a singer-songwriter, Hayley spends her spare time playing guitar, writing lyrics, and going to concerts to hear new music. Hayley practices yoga, enjoys books about spirituality and philosophy, daydreams to the voice of Ella Fitzgerald, and lets out her inner J-Lo (Hay-Ho) in Zumba class. She also makes an amazing, award-winning guacamole. www.hayleyrichelson.com
Lauren Schacher
Lauren was born in Seattle, WA and raised halfway between Seattle and Athens, GA, or rather by a combination of the two. She holds a B.A. in Italian Lit and Biochemistry from McGill University in Montreal. Post- grad, she made the move to NYC where she studied along with many company members at the esteemed Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre under the direction of Ron Stetson and Richard Pinter. She's been working in NYC as an actor in film and theatre since. Favorite stage credits include "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress" (Duo Theatre), "Hair" (Acorn at Theatre Row), and "King Lear" (Producer's Club). www.laurenschacher.com
Leonard Thomas
Lenny Thomas is a native New Yorker, raised in both Harlem and Jamaica, Queens. At a very young age, he became fascinated by human nature and the many ways we communicate. Thus, causing him to want to emulate what e saw. Eventually, it became and urge to perform and entertain. it wasn't until high school, however, that he realized it was more than just an urge. It was his calling. Soon after graduating, he discovered The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre and studied the Meisner Technique with James Brill. The experience was a huge stepping stone in self- discovery, catering to his every emotion, demand, question, problem, and its solution- making him the man he is today. Eager to put his skills to the test, Lenny is tenaciously looking to create amazing work with his talented peers. It is now only a matter of time...
Adam Toback
Adam holds a BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College. Recent film credits include The Proposal (12films12weeks), The Bastard Men of Root Flats (dir. Marco Chierichella) and award-winning director, Nick Gaglia's upcoming film, The Teleporter. Adam is thrilled to be involved with Third Year Theatre.
Katie Venezia
Katie Venezia, a native of Palos Verdes, CA, has been singing and acting professionally for the past 10 years. She moved to New York 4 years ago to study at The Neighborhood Playhouse. Since graduating in 2008, performing has taken her from East 54th Street to cities like Queen Creek, AZ, Baraboo, WI and many places in between. National tour: Mary Ann in Gilligan's Island the Musical. Off-off Broadway: Return to the Onion Cellar (FringeNYC/LaMama), North Shore Fish (Neighborhood Playhouse), Star Song (Artistic New Directions), Hair (Real Theatre Company), US: The Peter Gabriel Musical- workshop- (The Real Theatre Company). Regional: Peter Pan and Wizard of Oz (CLOSBC). Many thank to Kim and Romina for their hard work and for wanting Katie to be a part of Third Year Theatre.
Jessica Weir
Jessica Weir is originally from a small town in upstate New York. Her curiosity and pursuit of knowledge has taken her to France and other parts of Europe, Cornell University, and now, New York City. She has recently appeared as Annalease in Nicu's Spoon Theatre production of "Rumplestiltskin" and was favorably reviewed. Favorite roles include: Catherine in "Proof," Martha Livingston in "Agnes of God," and Helena in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." She looks forward to working in film and television. She is very excited and proud to be a part of Third Year Theatre.
