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Pamela Daly: (Nora Joyce in Lucia Mad, Female Greek Chorus in How I Learned To Drive)  Pamela was born and raised in Minnesota, and graduated with a theatre arts degree from Moorhead State University.  After Graduation, she worked as an actress for 6 years doing theatre, tv. And radio in Florida and the Midwest.  Married to an awesome man, Michael Daly, for nearly 20 years, they have raised 3 wonderful sons: Reed, Seth, and Jared. Pamela and Michael own a home in California and Ohio, and they divide their time between Hollywood and Hamersville.    Hollywood work includes: Female Greek Chorus in How I Learned to Drive with the Collaborative Artists Ensemble, the Writer from The Waiting Room at the Underground Theatre, Nurse Beth on the Discover Channel’s show: I didn’t Know I was Pregnant.  Independent film work includes:  Debbie in Alberto’s Choice, Vincent’s Mom in Lily, and Louise in Processing Days.  Also lots of local California  tv work,  3 national and 4 local commercials.  Pamela is a proud member of SAG and AEA.  

Ms. Daly appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

Suzanne Dodd (Nora Joyce in Lucia Mad, Oct. 23 and 24th):  Suzanne Dodd is a native Southern Californian who happily returned to her roots a couple of years ago! She recently performed with the Ark Theatre Company as Ursula in “Much Ado About Nothing” and Lady Macduff in “Macbeth”.  She has previously been a member of The Burt Reynolds Theatre in Florida where roles included Elmire in “Tartuffe”, Lead  Actress in “The Good Doctor” and Gertrude in “Hamlet…The Musical!”.  In New York she co-starred and co-produced the premiere production of the black comedy, “Wives on the Rocks “along with Helene Galek and Cindy Keiter.  She has been seen in the film “The Man From Left Field” and most recently in “Desperate Housewives”. 


Ms. Dodd appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

Steve Jarrard: (Director,  Lucia Mad) Is GREAT!  That's what we think, at least.  Most recently for CAE, Steve directed HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE as well as Nicky Silver's THE FOOD CHAIN.  He has various interests, from theater to writing poetry to flying planes to music.  He plays a variety of musical instruments, including the triangle.  Some speculate that he was the inspiration behind William Shatner's "Mr Tamborine Man", but who's to say.  He's directed many productions and we are excited that he will continue to direct more.  But mainly, we want to tell you that he's GREAT!

Dan McNamera:  (Pimp/Napolean in Lucia Mad)  Bio and Photo coming soon!

Quincy Miller:  (McGreevy in Lucia Mad)  Quincy was born and raised in a small west Texas town that you've never heard of.  He left there to attend the University of Southern California, which he then left to attend the University of Texas at Austin.  He then left Austin to come back to Los Angeles (notice a pattern, ladies?  Don't get too attached.).  Since being in LA, his credits include "guy pretending to be a working actor" and "man expressing great remorse to various judges."  He's also been very active in the LA theater scene, doing work that's occasionally seen and sometimes tolerated, including Big Daddy in "The Glass Mendacity," Dr. Chasuble in "Lady Lancing: or, The Importance of Being Earnest," and Macduff in "Macbeth."  He is excited to be working with CAE on such a wonderful production

Trace Oakley: (Director):  A founding member of Collaborative Artists Ensemble, Trace directed Standing on my Knees, CAE’s inagural production, as well as four of the six one-act premieres in Summerplay. He has more than 150 productions to his credit as either actor, director,playwright, producer, or administrator, working in his home town of Denver, on both coasts, and on national and international tours. Traceworked on the Off-Broadway and Broadway productions of Rollin’ On the TOBA,and later stage managed and co-directed the Los Angeles production. He received the United Nations Medal for Distinguished Service for his U.S. Department of Defense touring production, Hollywood Homicide Whodunnit, which performed at military bases throughout Europe. Other directing credits include A Christmas Carol, Butterflies are Free, Sister Mary Ignatius, and more than 15 world premieres at Denver’s historic Changing Scene Theatre. He also served as artistic director for Denver’s famed Chicken Lips Comedy Theatre, where he also co-starred in Murder Most Fowl, the longest running show in Denver theatre history. Trace now divides his time between Los Angeles and New Hampshire. Trace also a handful of film and TV credits, but his proudest appearance was being seen in theAl Gore film, An Inconvenient Truth, wearing a t-shirt that says “Sweet Jesus I Hate Bill O’Reilly.”

Robert Ross:  (Samuel Beckett in Lucia Mad, Uncle Peck in How I Learned To Drive)  New York: Producers Club, Miranda Theatre. 
Regional: The Real Thing, Alley Theatre.  Richard II, In the Jungle of Cities, Taming of the Shrew, The Bacchae, American Repertory Theatre.  Los Angeles: The American Plan, A Few Good Men, Biloxi Blues, Portrait of a Nude, The Little Foxes. Film & Television: P.S. I Love You, The Scottish Tale, Law & Order, Homeland Security, Guiding Light, Melrose Place. Training: MFA program at the American Repertory Theatre, Harvard. AEA

Robert appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

Kenn Schmidt:  (Carl Jung in Lucia Mad): KENN SCHMIDT  recently completed shooting a zombie horror film and two music videos, one with Afro Classics.  He was last seen last fall as Setrak in IF YOUR EYES ARE CLEAR at Luna Playhouse and previously at Glendale Centre Theatre in BRIGADOON and MY FAIR LADY.  He has been fortunate enough to have worked onstage with Beth Henley (who won the Pulitzer Prize for CRIMES OF THE HEART) and Stephen Tobolowsky, and studied with Rita Gardner and Ann Reinking.  His training includes The Alley Theatre in Houston, The Blank (with Daniel Henning), and The Howard Fine Acting Studio in Hollywood (with Tim Bagley, among others).  Favorite roles:  Ali Hakim (OKLAHOMA), John (LION IN WINTER), Dr. Carrasco (LA MANCHA), Dr. Gibbs (OUR TOWN), and the Aggie Specialty (BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE).  He recently made his Hollywood directing/producing debut with THE EXERCISE (while simultaneously stage managing!) at The Lounge Theatre.  In addition, he helped found The Eclectic Theatre Company in New York, served on its Board of Directors for six years, and composed the music for an original Off-Broadway musical, as well as the score for an original AIDS musical for teens commissioned by them.  He also worked at Little Fish Theatre in San Pedro as a Stage Manager (CRIMES OF THE HEART) and Property Master (THE LION IN WINTER).  B.A. In Speech and Drama (S.M.U. and Trinity University), Masters in Musical Theatre Performance, and member of Actors' Equity Association for over 30 years.  He is very happy for the chance to work with Steve, Meg and CAE!

Kenn appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

Amanda Stewart:  (Asst. Director/Dramaturg, Lucia Mad)  Amanda is a San Fernando Valley native and forth generation Californian. She is the founder and artistic director of SprocketRocket Productions which operates within the SFV and has been in operation since 2004.  Amanda has directed many projects but past favorites include Patrick Marber’s Closer, The Zombie at the Hub Theatre and most recently You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown at Open Stage West where she filled the position of both producer and director. Amanda is thrilled to be working alongside the passionate people of  CAE. 

Meg Wallace: (Lucia in Lucia Mad)  Most recently played Lil Bit in HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE , Ashley in CAE's West Coast Premiere of  CARAPACE ISLE and Amanda in Nicky Silver's THE FOOD CHAIN.  Meg has a host of New York theatre credits ranging from playing a constantly screaming teen slasher in Theatre For the New City’s BEANIE BABY ADDICTION, to portraying a variety of cuddly creatures in the National Black Theatre’s AESOP’S FABLES.. Along the way she also hadthe distinction of taking over the role of Annie Oakley in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN with just a day’s notice. Meg also performed at The York Theatre, Producer’s Club, The Red Room and the Hudson Guild Theatre. A  graduate of the Second City Conservatory, LosAngeles, Meg appeared in their FINAL FIVE, and in many other productions here and in her home town of Denver. While still in high school, Meg became a regular performer at Denver’s historic Changing Scene Theatre, where she appeared in numerous world premieres. Favorite roles include Jill in BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE, Lily in ANNIE, and Miss Pringle in BABY WITH THE BATHWATER. She can be seen in two recent films, The Break-Ups and It Happened at the Bunko Game.  Meg is a graduate with a degree in Acting from New York’s Marymount Manhattan College. She is a founding member of Collaborative Artists Ensemble.   www.megwallace.com

Ian Patrick Williams: (James Joyce in Lucia Mad)
IAN PATRICK WILLIAMS received the Chicago Emmy award for co-starring in and co-authoring the PBS teleplay BLEACHER BUMS.  After performing the play Off-Broadway, he recreated his role in Los Angeles, winning both the LA Weekly and Dramalogue awards for acting.   As a member of Chicago’s famed Organic Theater Company, he toured the U.S. and Europe, playing in London, Amsterdam, Brussels and Hamburg with a variety of original plays.
  Some of his many Equity theater credits include HUCKLEBERRY FINN at the Roundhouse Theater, London; THE WONDERFUL ICE CREAM SUIT at the Mickery Theater in Amsterdam; HENRY IV at the Goodman Theater, Chicago; and ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? at the Cañon Theater, Beverly Hills. Other L.A. credits include LAKEBOAT and DETACHMENTS at the Tiffany; THE DAYROOM and LANDSCAPE OF THE BODY at the Court. 
 Recent film credits include THE LAST RESORT, SUPERHERO, AMERICAN BANDITS, POLAR OPPOSITES and GROWTH.  Recent guest starring roles on TV include CHUCK, DEXTER, GREEK, E/R and PRISON BREAK.

Mr. Williams appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.