Recordings of Derek's and Kristi's performances: _____________________________
Patra Gupta Storyteller
A northern English girl at heart, this spicy chick grew up in a traditional Indian household with 7 older brothers and the pressure to have an arranged marriage so she escaped to America!
Patra's performance and training credits include IOWest, Second City, UCB Theater and Carolyne Barry in Los Angeles and NIDA and Sydney Dance Company, Australia. In true Indian fashion, Patra is also an entrepreneur, writing and producing her own videos and developing a line of comic brands in hopes of making the big bucks so she can buy back her mum's love!
Recordings of Patra's performances: _____________________________
Paul Jacek Storyteller
Paul Jacek received his theatre training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. A regular at the World Famous Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd, Paul is seen weekly at the hip "StorySalon" in Studio City, California.
His one-man-show "Secrets of a Beverly Hills Shampoo Boy" ran for a year in Los Angeles, and is in development as an independent Feature film. The Sequel "Tray Tables Up! My Walk in the Clouds" enjoyed a nine-week run at the Whitmore-Lindley Theatre.
A member of The Group Repertory Theatre, he recently originated the role of Mark Kincaid in the World Premiere of a new play, "Closets". Paul is a correspondent for "Notes From Hollywood" one of the top 100,000 sites on the World Wide Web, www.notesfromhollywood.com.
Currently residing in Hollywood, California.
Paul's stories in text format: coming soon!
Recordings of Paul's performances: _____________________________
Katherine Saltzberg Storyteller
Born and raised in L.A., Katherine is happily married to Jack and her greatest joy is being mommy to Elai (Eli) their almost three year old son.
Katherine's stories in text format: coming soon!
Recordings of Katherine's performances: _____________________________
Arlene Schindler Storyteller
Arlene originated the comedy review column for The New York Post, featuring show reviews and profiles of comedy club headliners. She was AOL's Love-on-Line Relationship Guru doling out answers to America's lovelorn. A former editor for WOMAN Magazine and Playgirl, her writing credits include publications such as Daily Variety, The Los Angeles Times, and Creative Screenwriting. Currently Schindler appears in Los Angeles performing segments from her book "Performance Anxiety" a raucous romp through the hidden sex lives of today's "mature" woman.
Arlene's stories in text format:
Recordings of Arlene's performances: _____________________________
Lauri Fraser Producer
Lauri Fraser is a voice-over actress, writer, and creator of I Love A Good Story. She is the voice of Jane Jetson and can be heard on cartoons, games, animated features and commercials. Just as Superman paid the bills as a newspaper reporter, Lauri's real-world disguise is being a hairdresser and color expert in Beverly Hills. Lauri is also a cool chick, according to her imaginary friend, Carlotta. Bookings: Imperium 7 talent agency: 323-931-9099. Hair: Tina Cassaday's Hair Studio 310-271-1591.
Lauri's stories in text format:
Recordings of Lauri's performances: _____________________________
Recordings of Chris's performances: _____________________________
Brina Kabler Sound Engineer
Brina was born in Zaire but raised mostly in the states. She received a BS from the University of California Berkeley, then went back to school for her engineering certificate. For her, engineering is the perfect marriage between science and music. She currently works at a recording studio in L.A and freelances in her off time. _____________________________
Brooke Seguin Lighting
Brooke Seguin, an LA actor/writer, can be found many Friday evenings performing improv comedy at Westside Eclectic. She also performs at UCB and with her sketch group, Lady Sketch (www.myspace.com/ladysketchshow). Brooke is a Louisiana native and an occasional storyteller with a family full of stories to tell and spicy recipes to share. Yes, her favorite 'X-Men' character is Gambit aka Remy Lebeau, and she is very afraid of the Rougarou.
Brooke's stories in text format:
Recordings of Brooke's performances: _____________________________
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