Juliet
Meg Lanzarone (Juliet): recently returned from an amazing experience as a Production Vocalist on board the Celebrity Mercury, but is so excited to be back in NYC! Favorite Credits The Skin of Our Teeth (Sabina), Oklahoma (Gertie), The Wild Party (Kate). Much love to the cast and production team. Thanks Anthony for always being there for me.
Romeo
William Webber (Romeo): is a native of Atlanta, He has
worked regionally at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, The
Alliance Theatre Company, and The Human Race among others. Recent NYC
credits include Raising Cane which was part of Fight Fest at
The Brick, Henry VI Part 3 at The East 13th Street Theatre (Home of the
Classic Stage Company.) Favorite roles include Prior Walter in Angels in America, Warren in This is Our Youth, and Ferdinand in The Tempest.
William is currently an Equity Membership Candidate and seeking
representation. Much love goes out to his wonderful family for their
unwavering support and encouragement, and also to his real life
star-crossed lover and beautiful fiancée Allie, its true, "The all-seeing sun ne'er saw her match since first the world begun."
Mercutio
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Adriana Spencer (Mercutio): is a recent graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama. While at Tisch, she attended CAP 21 (the Musical Theatre studio), and Stonestreet (the film/T.V. studio). AdrianaSpencer.com
Benvolio
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Timothy Ryan Bartlett (Benvolio): is thrilled to take part in this production of Romeo and Juliet. He received his BA in Acting from Christopher Newport University and was recognized as an Actor/Combatant by the Society of American Fight Directors. Recent roles include Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Feste in Twelfth Night, and Schmendiman in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. For more information, visit his website at www.timothyryanbartlett.info.
Friar Laurence
Charles Hinshaw (Friar Laurence): is 12 year resident of New York City, where he attended the diversely artistic and theatrically Professional Children's School, followed by ashort stint at the School of Visual Arts.Charles has moved excitedly between acting and film-making having made several films, two of them feature length, and acting in a variety of shows of varying genres. Credits include work with the Manhattan Theatre Source, Complete Theater Company, Felice Lesser Dance Theater, and the Neighborhood Theater for Kids.
Capulet
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Bryan R. Caine (Capulet): is a Philadelphia native, graduate of York College of Pennsylvania with BA's in Theatre and in History, freelance stage director, the founding artistic director of Galloping Abbey Productions (www.gallopingabbey.org) a six year cast member of TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING, and a damn swell guy. Recent directing credits include LEFT BANK BOOKSELLER and ANIMAL TALES at Manhattan Repertory Theatre and SUPER HEROES WHO ARE SUPER! HOLIDAY SPECIAL for Saves the Day Prod./Palys and Players Theatre. Selected acting: Tony - FUGEDDABOUDIT - Between the Lines Prod. (Off-Broadway), Joe Dillis - NORMA DOESMEN - Lyons Prod./Abingdon Theatre (Off-Broadway), King Ferdinand - LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST - Gamut Theatre Group. Stay strong, stay sexy, stay safe.
Lady Montague
Melissa Pietaro (Lady Montague): is a recent BFA Acting graduate of The University of the Arts. She regularly appears as Sister Terry in TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING throughout the Philadelphia area, and has also performed the role Off-Broadway. Melissa is a member of Cherub Improv, a troupe that brings improv comedy to a variety of community organizations, and currently studies under Terry Schreiber at the T. Schreiber Studio.
Nurse
Jackie Wolter (The Nurse): is excited to be joining up with BTAP for another show, having had a wonderful experience as Frauline Schneider in their production of Cabaret. Some of her favorite roles include Princess Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress, Ado Annie in Oklahoma, Holly Kaplan in Uncommon Women and Others, Ruth Winters in Plain and Fancy and Lesbotas in Fight for NY. Jackie attended Wagner college and earned her BA in musical theatre performance . She is lucky to have been working on her craft since graduation and having many amazing theatre experiences. She would like to thank her family for supporting her through the good shows and the bad, for always being there.
Paris
Charles Uffelman (Paris): is very excited to be a part of the BTAP in their production of Romeo and Juliet. He is a graduate of the New York Film Academy, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre and The Acting Studio, Inc. Having much Meisner training, he has been in many independent and student films as well as several plays. He would like to give his endless thanks to all his family and friends who have been nothing but supportive and loving.
The Prince
Samantha Walsh (The Prince): is a graduate of the University of Florida where she received her BFA in Theater Performance. Some of her New York credits include Mastodon Juan at the Bowery Poetry Club, Searching for Candi at the Wild Project, Six Times a Bad Date at the Tank, and Halley for Theater Rats. Her play, icallmyselfaplay, was performed at Manhattan Repertory Theater this past July. A big thanks to friends and family for making her life great.
Tybalt
Sean Michael Chin (Tybalt): is pleased to make his NYC debut doing two of his
favorite things: acting and (fake) fighting. Recent credits include
Geoffry (The Lion in Winter) and Mack the Knife (The Threepenny Opera).
Sean is a graduate of Wesleyan University, earning Theater Honors in
Acting.
Sampson/Fr. John/Peter
Damiyr Shuford (Sampson/Fr. John/Peter): a late bloomer in the acting world, is excited about
his Shakespeare debut in Romeo & Juliet! Thanks Anthony! Most
recent work includes A Matter of Choice in the Fringe Festival 2010.
Review: "..as a comic Character, the loose Damiyr Shuford avoids the
stereotypes that come along with playing an ex-con, and steals the show
repeatedly..." -Time Out New York. An international tour of From The
House of The Dead with Patrice Chéreau, a principal role on Law &
Order: CI. and the lead role in a film by Def Jam entitled Loso's Way
“Never struggle with Instinct.”-Damiyr
Lady Capulet
Victoria Weinberg (Lady Capulet): A native Floridian, Victoria holds a B.F.A. in Theatre from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Some of her most recent credits are The Awakening and The Barely Dressed Show with the Complete Theatre Co & the short film, "An Unforgettable Night". She is also a regular performer at O'Casey's Pub in their weekly cabarets. She can next be seen in Fleet Week & Other Reasons to Sail: The Songs of Carner & Gregor, at the Underground Lounge in May! Check out her website at www.victoriaweinberg.com & her company, the Libra Theater Co, at www.libratheater.org!
Gregory/Servant
Melissa Koval (Gregory/Servant): is excited for her first role with BTAP. A graduate of New York
University with a degree in Dramatic Literature, she has also studied Practical Aesthetics at Atlantic Theater Company. Past Shakespeare roles include Balthazar in Romeo and Juliet (yes, again) and Arragon in Merchant of Venice. Other favorite roles include The Crooked Braid piece from The Vagina Monologues and originating the role of Emily in Gallatin Theatre Troupe's production of Play, as well as performing and co-writing 13th St. Rep's Adventures of the Heart. She is also a long-standing member of the New York Jedi stage combat troupe ( www.newyorkjedi.com ) and has performed at New York Comic Con, Wizard World Philly, and the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, as well as appearing on the Today Show, ABC News, and G4.
University with a degree in Dramatic Literature, she has also studied Practical Aesthetics at Atlantic Theater Company. Past Shakespeare roles include Balthazar in Romeo and Juliet (yes, again) and Arragon in Merchant of Venice. Other favorite roles include The Crooked Braid piece from The Vagina Monologues and originating the role of Emily in Gallatin Theatre Troupe's production of Play, as well as performing and co-writing 13th St. Rep's Adventures of the Heart. She is also a long-standing member of the New York Jedi stage combat troupe ( www.newyorkjedi.com ) and has performed at New York Comic Con, Wizard World Philly, and the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, as well as appearing on the Today Show, ABC News, and G4.
