| DAVID BAILEY : A veteran member of the STOP-GAP cast, David is an actor, writer and stand-up comic, performing regularly in all three capacities. David graduated from the University of Southern California in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in theatre arts. STOP-GAP has been an incredible training ground for him both as a performer and person. He is grateful to be a part of such important healing work. |
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KARLENE BRADLEY : Karlene is the recipient of two Dramalogue awards, who's credits include the play, "Last Lists of My Mad Mother" at LA's Hudson Theater. "I am a professional actress," she notes. "And there isn't much that can equal the satisfaction of working with STOP-GAP. There is an immediate positive impact you don't often get in theater." |
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| LORENA BILLINGS : Although Lorena has been with STOP-GAP for five years, she may be most familiar to Orange County theatergoers from her numerous appearances on local stages such as Alternative Repertory Theater and The Hunger Artists, but she finds a special challenge and reward in working with STOP-GAP, especially with the younger kids. "The younger audiences are so truthful. Everything that comes from them is so honest and simple. I love the interaction with the kids." |
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| KIMBERLY FISHER : A regular on stages in LA and Orange Counties, Kim was the recent recipient of OC Weekly Best Actress award. When not haunting local audiences as Madame Guignol in the Hunger Artists Theater Company's annual Halloween show in Santa Ana, Kim especially likes working with the younger kids in STOP-GAP's touring plays. "I like the immediacy they bring to our interactive plays," she says. |
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MARCOS FLORES : One of the veterans of the STOP-GAP ensemble, Marcos is in his ninth year with the Company, and the experience remains as creatively stimulating now as it did in the beginning. "The work is always fresh and different," he says. "That's the magic of the STOP-GAP Method." Marcos is also a musician-singer-arranger who has been playing professionally for 24 years. |
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| E.J. GAGE : In his more than eight years with STOP-GAP, E.J. finds that "there are few jobs where you see the difference you can make right away. It's work where you know you're doing some good." A familiar face on a variety of television shows, E.J. will be seen in the season premieres of both "Eight Simple Rules" and "The Hughgley's." Last season you could have seen E.J. on "Just Shoot Me," "Family Law," and a re-occurring role on "Malcolm in the Middle." |
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KYRON GIBBS : One of the STOP-GAP Company's newest members. Kyron has had experience in film television and theatre. He also had training in dance from California State University, Los Angeles. |
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| CJ JOHNSON : CJ recently joined the STOP-GAP Company for the 2002-2003 season. She has studied with the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has extensive theatre experience. |
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SUZIE KANE : Another eight-year member of the Company, Suzie is drawn to the improvisational challenges of acting with STOP-GAP. "Improv is my heart and soul," she says. "Plus I work with fabulous people every day. How many people can say that about their jobs?" A resident member of Orange County's Theatre District, Suzie recently completed work on the indie feature, "Sin In My Eyes." |
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| DAMON KUPPER : Damon has been with STOP-GAP for five years. In years past, he has toured in Vietnam to perform in a bilingual production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with a company made up of Vietnamese and American actors. Damon says, "With STOP-GAP, it's all about communication." |
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KAREN MANGANO : A regular at Orange County's Theatre District, where favorite performances include "Cabaret" and "Light Sensitive", Karen is in her fourth year with STOP-GAP. "I like the interaction with the audience that is such a big part of the STOP-GAP performances," she says. "We learn so much from our audiences." |
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| TRACY MERRIFIELD : In addition to acting and facilitating with the Company, Tracy has also stepped into the role of Assistant Director during the past year. "As a professional actor, the rewards of working in film, television or other theatrical endeavors pale greatly beside those I have experienced at STOP-GAP that's why I've been here nine years." |
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| JENNIFER ORTIZ : Jenn has been touring with the STOP-GAP Company for four years. She keeps herself busy juggling her work with STOP-GAP and raising her two-year-old son. "I love working with STOP-GAP. It is really rewarding and fun, and I look forward to the performances each week," says Jenn about her work with STOP-GAP . |
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NANCY PETERSEN : Nancy mixes her eight years as a STOP-GAP Company member with a variety of film and television work, she has appeared in The History Channel's "The Secret Files of the CIA". Nancy finds that working with STOP-GAP offers a wide variety of both experiences and people she wouldn't meet in a more ordinary job: "It's very important to me to know that I am making a positive change in people's lives." |
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| TIM RHONE : Tim has appeared in the play "Semblance and Shadow" in West Hollywood, and also in the independent feature film, "Just Plain Fate." Tim has been with STOP-GAP for seven years and finds the immediacy of acting with STOP-GAP energizing. "The experience of working in improv is the best," he says. "It's different every time. It's just a lot of fun." |
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MEG RUMSFELD : Meg's first exposure to STOP-GAP came during her career at Hoag Hospital, where she worked with elderly patients as a registered nurse for more than 20 years. "With STOP-GAP, I was able to sit back and watch the magic of theater," she remembers. After retiring, Meg joined STOP-GAP as a volunteer in 1994. "Every time I go out with STOP-GAP I always feel that I've gotten more than I've given." |
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| JEREMY SEELY : Jeremy has appeared in the feature film "Pearl Harbor," and has also had a role in the UPN series, "Arrest and Trial," with Brian Dennehy. Jeremy believes, "You're either part of the problem or you're part of the solution. With STOP-GAP, I feel I'm part of the solution." |
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ELINOR WEEKS : The senior member of the Company, Elinor became involved with STOP-GAP through the Soroptimists more than ten years ago. "STOP-GAP is a wonderful organization because they do so much good," Elinor observes. "Working with STOP-GAP fills my heart with joy. I can't say enough good about it." |
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