PREPARE TO MEET YOUR MAKER '99 CAST --- Click here for title page.

Meghan Elizabeth Burns (Cementeria), attended the University of Pennsylvania where she minored in theatre. Roles included "Hurly Burly", "Dancing at Lugnasa" and other regional theatre. Extensive training in dance, including Alvin Ailey. Films include "Blue Moon," to be released next year. More gothic info about the new Cementeria.

Chris Chalfant (Heavenly Host, assistant to the director) has written, directed and performed musical theatre since 1984, including musical director for "Pocahontas II," "Anything Goes" and "Pippin." Played Widow Corney in "Oliver." In Boston, wrote and directed "Uses of a Candlestick." She has done voice-overs in Europe, extensive regional theatre. A composer and pianist, graduate of Kent State and New England Conservatory of Music where she received her Masters.

Sam Ferrell (Peter Gabriel, Son, Set) Sam Ferrell is a graduate of Harvard College and of Circle In The Square Theatre School. Sam recently appeared in Otello at the Metropolitan Opera, and sang in Carmen in New Jersey. He recently played Billy in "Somewhere in Texas" at the Chelsea Playhouse, Demetrius in the Blunt Theatre’s production of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," and acted and sang in Theater For The New City’s Survival NY. He can also be seen in John Singleton’s upcoming film "Shaft" and on the Time Warner Cable T.V. show The Diary. Thanks to Peter and Tyr.

RonnieJane Gannascoli (Celebrity Belly Dancer, Chorus) Stand-up Comedian, where she's appeared at the Comedy Cellar, Rose's Turn and Stand-Up New York. Appeared in several films, including "Labor Pains" with Mary Tyler Moore, and regional theatre credits include Wuthering Heights. A cabaret songwriter, runway and hair model.

Andre Johnson (Executioner/John the Baptist/Overlord/N. V. Peale) Attended the Oxford Academy of the Arts where he studied classical and contemporary acting. Also attended the New York Business School. Has appeared in several commercials, TV episodes and print ads. A writer, well-versed in marshall arts, a comedian and calypso/reggae singer. Represented by Actor's Rep.

Dan Killian (Set, performances 12-13). Singer Songwriter in the band, National Anthem. Songwriting includes "Four Fingers of Fun" and "Peg-Legged Pirate."

Mami Kimura (Candiate A, Samamama). This is Mami's first musical in NY. In Japan, she played various roles, including Nicola/Delilah in "Beside Herself," Lorrie in "A Place Where Love Is," and Sandra in "Boaders." She studies at HB Studio, and her NY credits include St. George and The Dragon (HB Playwright Foundation), Times Square Transfer (film) and O.G.C. (commercial). She is very happy to be here.

Linda Kobylinski (Heavenly Host), a graduate of Louisiana State University and Temple University where she received an MFA. Extensive training in dance and voice. Regional theatre credits include "West Side Story," "King and I" and "The Fantasticks." She is also versed in performance art.

Amy-Jo Mikiel (Heavenly Host). An accomplished dancer, she collaborates with Rob Liano of Rhythm tribe as a singer/songwriter.

Mayuko Minami (Pokeda), hails from Japan, where she studied Jazz Ballet. While in Italy she performed in a concert on Nippon Television for the Vatican City. Played the leading role in Carmen. A well-versed opera singer. Also specializes in floral arrangement. See website at http://www.geocities.com/italyminami.

Kimberly Mossel (Heavenly Host), played Honey in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf," Laura in "Glass Menagerie," Emily Weebb in "Our Town," and Mabel Chiltern in "An Ideal Husband." Western Michigan University Music Major. Instruments: piano, clarinet, saxaphone & voice.

Lauren Barett Porter (Ocipita), A professional actress since age 9, is excited to release her laughter and music into this piece. Lauren teaches a creative movement and drama class of her own design to Special Ed children in the New York Public School System. Special thanks to Mom and Dad, Francesca and Susan.

Lisa Sredniawski (Mathilda), otherwise known as "Shred," hails from Princeton, NJ. Has toured with the National Theatre for Children, and was trained at Westminster Choir College Conservatory for piano. Also attended Adelphi University and trained with Circle in the Square. Credits include "House of Berarda Alba," "Lun Er," "HMS Pinafore," and "Much Ado About Nothing."TV: "Spin City," "Sex & the City." Lisa has written several published poems and plans on working them into a show of her own. Lisa would like to dedicate this performance to herself.

Chris West (Francis, Candidate X, Father, Lord, Satan), a nouveau metaphysician creative wierdo type who in his spare time thrills his audience with his baritone tones! This is Chris's second appearance in a Dizozza piece, his first being "Witchfinders" in 1997.

Rhiannon Erbach (publicist, chorus), an accomplished journalist and singer.

Peter Dizozza (Quasimodo, script, score) a composer trained in the Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, he wrote music for Neil Ericksen's adaptation of the myth of Atalanta, "Legs Like These," Shakespeare's "The Tempest," Helen Slayton Hughes’ adaptation of "Girl of the Limberlost," and Elizabeth West Versalie's play with music, "Convertible." In 1996 he began producing through his independent entertainment company, Cinema VII. Previous productions (introduced at La Mama E.T.C. and Lach’s Fort @ Sidewalk) include "Shipping the Satellite" "Coppelia," "Witchfinders," "The Eleventh Hour," "Storm Cloud" and "The Peace Mission." His offering for La Mama’s April 2000 reading series: "The Last Dodo."

Lisa Dery (Lyric, "Think Big"), originated the role of Cementeria and directed the first performance.

Colette Bryce (additional material): Originated the role of Ocipita and creative consultant on other Dizozza projects. Has appeared in numerous TV shows, commercials and films. Producer of several Off-Broadway plays. Also on the SAG Board of Directors.

Dan Emery (music "I’m Calling to You"): Singer/Songwriter, The Dan Emery Mystery Band. Originated the role of Set.

Tyr Throne (Director/Choreographer) as director, choreographer, actor, writer, dancer or producer has participated in over 1000 productions. He has created over 80 original works and received 34 awards and commissions. His dance theatre company THRONE DANCE THEATRE/THE TRIBE has been funded by the NEA and NYSCA and has been assisted in its international touring by the U.S. State Department and the White House's Office of Special Presidential Messages. Tyr would like to thank the cast for their courage to create and share themselves, as well as so many characters.

Kenny Davidsen (pianist, music director). Singer/Songwriter. New CD recorded live at the Fort, "88 Broken Strings," available here and at Accidental Records.

Brian Wayne (percussionist). Singer/Songwriter for the bands Majority Dog & The Voices (Bitter End, October 28th)

John Kessel (bass). Singer/Songwriter, CD "Born Late" available here and at Accidental Records.

Erika Bell (Costume Design, Chorus). Appeared in several other Cinema VII productions, including Witchfinders. Well-versed dancer and singer of varying styles. Has designed her own line of clothing. Currently working for Yohji Yamamato.

Troy Acree (additional research), actor/playwright "Faust, The Devil and Rock & Roll."

Cinema VII (production) Providing the finest in surrealist entertainment since 1973. Mike Lindsay, founder.

Yuko Nii (founder, artistic director, WAH Center)

Terrance Lindall(President, WAH Center)

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