Best known for his roles in the films Trick and Reefer Madness, Christian has had a career that has spanned more than 20 years and seen him performing around the world in stage, film and television.  He feels blessed to not have had to serve coffee or beer since since he was 19.  He also feels blessed to be married to America Olivo... (Campbell now mwah hahahahah!).
	Wayne just moved to NY from the midwest, and is excited about becoming a collaborator of Active Theatre.  Recent credits include; Gentrifusion (Red Fern), Funk it up(Joe's Pub),  Hector in "Troilus and Cressida" and Adriana in "Bomb-itty of Errors" (Hudson Valley Shakespeare).  He has performed regionally at; Goodman Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Indiana Repertory, American Players Theatre, Fulton Opera, Illinois Shakepeare and a few others.  He has an MFA in Acting from Penn State.  And, a Bachelors in Directing from Frostburg State University.
	Michael is proud to be joining such a brilliantly talented group of artists. Hailing from Salisbury, MD, Michael moved to NYC after getting his undergrad training at Elon University. Past favorite productions include, Pirates! at Papermill Playhouse, Oklahoma! at Fulton Opera House, Ragtime and Jekyll and Hyde, both at North Carolina Theatre, Tom Jones, The Music Man, Return to the Forbidden Planet, and most recently Body Language with the Active Theatre, where he received a Best Supporting Actor nomination from the Midtown International Theatre Festival. Much love to Mom and Dad.
	Raissa is a founding member of The Active Theater. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Voice with a concentration in Acting at The Catholic University of America. NYC credits include Martha in La Voix Humaine at Wings Theater and Mary in Serenading Louie at the Stella Adler Blackbox Theater.  Others: National Tour of MAME, Enter the Guardsman on board the QE11, IN THE MOOD LIVE (National Tour), Christine (Phantom) and Amalia (She Loves Me).  Raissa has taught acting and dramatic song interpretation for five years at the Washington Opera Institute for Young Singers and has taught acting and public speaking privately and on board the QE11.
	Jason is very excited to be an Active Collaborater. Since being cast in the Inaugural Production of "Two Rooms", he has gone on to work with Active again on their production of "Venus Flytrap". He brings with him classical/ contemporary work from the stage in both Canada and NY, as well as professional Film/TV projects where he has played lead, guest star and supporting roles. He believes deeply in the theater and the ability it has to move, evoke, and inspire one to think, change, and affect the world through the telling of stories. Thanks to Nathaniel and the rest of the Active team for their creative collaboration.
	Heather is humbled and elated to bring The Active Theater to life.  Favorite Regional credits: Dial M for Murder (Margot), The Tempest (Miranda), Sexual Perversity in Chicago (Deborah), Tomas and the Library Lady (Library Lady), A Clockwork Orange(Ensemble of 10), and Wait Until Dark (Susy).  Here in NYC, Ms. Harper has had the pleasure of working with End Times Productions and Blue Roses Productions.  A graduate from Arizona State University (BA Theatre Arts) where she studied under Marshall W. Mason and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Hollywood, Ms. Harper is a proud member of the EMC Program.
	A graduate of the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, Jose was recently spotted as a dancing dog at Madison Square Garden in 101 Dalmations. Last year he travelled to Beijing to Workshop Race For Love with Lynne Taylor- Corbett. He reprised his role at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival under the new title Reel to Real. Regionally, he has been seen at Actor’s Playhouse, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Orlando Shakespeare Festival, Seaside Music Theatre, Caldwell Theatre, and Theatre by the Sea. Favorite roles include Juan in Altar Boys, Arpad in She Loves Me, Chino in West Side Story and Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin. Thank you mami y papi. www.JoseLuaces.com
	Rhyn was recently seen as Bell in the Active Theater's premiere of Bridgeboy. NY credits: The Last Scene (NY Public), Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, and the title role in the NY revival of Violet, the musical (Gallery Players). Favorite regional credits include: A Streetcar Named Desire (Stella) and Our Town (Emily) - WV Public; The Crucible (Abigail) and The Comedy of Errors - NC Shakespeare Festival; Ragtime (Mother) and Hair (Jeanie) - Weathervane Theater; Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Belle) and Grease (Rizzo) - Beef and Boards; and The Fantasticks (Luisa) - The Spoleto Festival. Rhyn is a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.
	Mary Jo was recently seen as Lynn in the Active Theater’s Premiere of Bridgeboy. Other Credits include: Tess (2010 NYMF), The Rink, Sweeny Todd (Casa Manana), Little House on the Prairie (Guthrie), Death of A Salesman (Interact Theater), Man of La Mancha (Alabama Shakespeare), Amour (Goodspeed), Jekyll & Hyde (Alley Theater), Stand-up Shakespeare (Odyssey Theater), Jerry Herman’s Showtune (Pasadena Playhouse), Into the Woods  (Connecticut Rep), JC Superstar (Walnut Street), and many more. Film: Holes Television: Law & Order, Law & Order: Trial by Jury, Frasier, Guiding Light, Oh Baby! www.maryjomecca.com
	Amy is proud to be associated with The Active Theater. Amy is also the founder of Rizing Stars Children’s Theatre Camp. As a performer, favorite roles include Ariel inFootloose, Amalia in She Loves Me, Faith in Respect: a Musical Journey of Women, and leading roles in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and Putting it Together. Amy received her MFA from Actors Studio Drama School at New School University and her BA in Musical Theatre from Birmingham Southern College. Oh….and James: WAR EAGLE! Proud member of Actors Equity.
	Abby  recently finished Lincoln Center’s successful run of A Minister’s Wife at the Mitzi Newhouse Theater (standby Candida/Prossy).  Also in New York:Romance/Romance (Josefine), The Active Theater; Regional credits include Les Misérables(Fantine), Fulton Theatre; The Three Musketeers (Constance), Chicago Shakespeare Theater; Pippin (Catherine), Utah Shakespeare Festival; My Fair Lady (Eliza), Lancaster Symphony; The Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy), Mason Street Warehouse; Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Milly), Drury Lane Oakbrook; Brigadoon (Fiona), Into the Woods(Cinderella), and Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Marriott Theatre.
	David is very excited to be on the front lines during the start up of the Active Theater serving as technical director. Emigrating to New York from sunny Arizona, David trained as an actor at Arizona State University with Marshall W. Mason and was active with the Prism Theatre company serving as technical Director for three years. As an actor, David was most recently seen as the title role in Active's premiere of Bridgeboy. Other favorite roles include Joey in Florida Studio Theatre's The Lieutenent of Inishmore, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Buff in Suburbia, Steve in The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told.  Thanks to all who have made this dream a reality.
	David has appeared in the Philadelphia Fringe/Live Arts Festival production of Getting Your Life and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Music of the Night touring Germany, Italy, and Austria (including the famed Vienna Opera House). Other credits: Sweeney Todd, The Music Man, A Midsummer Night's Dream (Puck), The Judas Kiss (Robbie), Evita (Magaldi), The Velveteen Rabbit (The Little Boy), She Loves Me (Kodaly), The Rocky Horror Show (Frank N. Furter) and spent two seasons with The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. David graduated from DeSales University with a B.A. in Theater and a minor in Marketing
	Kelsey is thrilled to be a part of The Active Theater! Regional credits include How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Mama Who) at The Old Globe, Tis Pity She's a Whore (Philotis) and A Christmas Carol (Martha Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Past) with the American Conservatory Theater, The 39 Steps (Annabella/ Margaret/ Pamela), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown) and Trying (Sarah) at Lambs Players Theater, She Loves Me (Amalia) and Boeing-Boeing (Gloria) with Center REP, The Threepenny Opera (Polly Peachum) and Seagull in the Hamptons (Nina) with Shotgun Players, and I Love You Because (Marcy) with North Coast Rep. Venter received her BA in Theatre from San Diego State University and her MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater.
	Jason is in awe of such a talented and driven group of emerging artists. Hailing from both Colorado and Arizona, Jason has used NYC as a home base for the past ten years while performing and traveling all over the world. Some favorite roles include Chess (Anatoly), West Side Story (Tony), JCS (Judas), Evita (Che), Forever Plaid (Jinx), and the title role(s) in Jekyll & Hyde. Photography is also a great passion of Jason's. Remember... Be Active! www.jasonwatson.net & www.watsonphotonyc.com
	Stephanie is thrilled to have been a part of the Active Theater from its inception. Theatrical credits include: Curtains (Broadway; Nikki u/s); Mamma Mia! (National Tour; Sophie u/s); Christine Colgate in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Cape Playhouse); Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain (St. Louis MUNY); Amneris in Aida (Westchester Broadway); Laurey in Oklahoma! (Fulton Opera House), and many more. She has been a soloist with the Tokyo, Cincinnati, Seattle, and Portland symphonies.  TV appearances include Late Night With Conan O'Brien and PBS Pops. Stephanie is a graduate of graduated of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM - BFA in Musical Theater).

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