TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL III

Scarlet Rose of Gotham
Written and Directed by John Bardy
with John Bardy(Voicu) and Bernadette Bisogno(teenybopper)

Monster
Written by Ming Directed by Rod Barnes
with David Burl (Monster)

Mystery Hero of The Vampire Underworld
Written by Elias Serrano Directed by Rod Barnes and Elias Serrano
with Elias Serrano(Captain),James Winstanley(King James Therion V),Jennifer Gegan (Lady Mallory)and John Bardy (Kaine)

Predator and Prey
Written and Directed by John Bardy
with Ana Fernandez (Rita) and David Burl (Rod)

FIFTEEN MINUTE INTERMISSION-BE BACK...OR ELSE!!!

Scenes from The Gotham Chronicle: Consequences
Written and Directed by Rod Barnes
with Elias Serrano (Alex Warlock), Jennifer Gegan(Embeth) and Vlad The Gothic Magician (Sire)

Daddy's Little Boy Has Grown Up
Written by Davyd Ventru, Directed by Rod Barnes
with Elias Serrano(Alex Warlock), David "Redriver" Kraics (Davyd Venture), Bryan Byrd (Lord Father Dante), James Winstanley(Lord Serafino), Jennifer Gegan(Serafino's Childe),Vlad The Gothic Magician (Lord Vlad) and Angelique D. Culhane (Lady Morgiana)

A Walk in the Sun
Written by Alexander Warlocke Directed by Rod Barnes
with Vlad The Gothic Magician(Lord Pendragon), Racheline Maltese(Merlyn), Bernadette Bisogno(Lady Gwynn/Lady Morgan)and James Winstanley(Sir Gawynn)

Bernadette Bisogno(Teenybopper,Lady Gwynn,Lady Morgan): Bernadette has been appearing in numerous music videos as a featured dancer/actress. She has also grace the stage as a featured player in Nightforce Productions(the Gotham Chronicle,Tales of the Black Veil II, By Unseen Hand). She is also a poet/writer and aspiring director-and a damn good makeup/hair designer! Use her-services, people!

David Burl (Monster,Rod): David holds the single distinction of being in virtually every stage production of Nightforce! He returns to the stage after appearing in a number of other plays and music videos. He is an accomplished fight choreographer and martial artist who has expanded his expertise into film,video and theatre. His credits include: Big Dreams:the Dark Side of Desire, Last Night at College, Tales of the Black Veil, By Unseen Hand, and The Gotham Chronicle. Look for more of David's work in video and stage.*

Elias Serrano (Captain, Alex Warlock,Playwright): Mr Serrano has been acting since his teen years, appearing in a number of plays before taking a break. He made his comeback to the stage in Nightforce's The Gotham Chroinicle and followed up with By Unseen Hand. Mystery Hero is his first stage piece in quite a while and his first directing debut under the guidance of Rod Barnes.*

Ana Fernandez (Rita, Makeup/Costumes): Ana is a woman of many talents, not only keeping the cast in stitches during rehearsals but in Costume. When not being a full-time pain in the butt, Ana works with the Dept of Veteran Affairs and is a Craft-Queen by night. she has never taken a drama class in her life but has amazingly found herself in a lot of Acting Stints anyway. Ana has performed at The Tuxedo (NY) Rennaisance Faire, Stockwood Rennaissance Faire, did Choreographed numbers for Spanish Heritage month and was the makeup Artist for Urban Muse's Midsummer Night's Dream. And now this. She is sure that this is not the last time people will be hearing from her and she will be soon be given yet another opportunity to make a spectacle of herself

James Winstanley(King James Therion, Lord Serrafino, Sir Gawynn): James is on board with Nightforce for the first time, but this isn't his first time on stage. He got his start in Kearny (NJ) High School and continued his training at Rutgers University, Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. He is a Screen Actors Guild Member and can be seen in "THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO", BRINGING OUT THE DEAD, SEX IN THE CITY among the number of TV and films that he has been in.

Jennifer Gegan(Embeth, Serafino's Childe): Jennifer is thrilled to be making her NYC Stage debut with Nightforce Intl Productions. She is very excited to be acting again after taking many years off. She began her stage career at age eight and has performed in many musical and dramatic theatre productions, along with some commercials. She recently moved to NYC after studying in Chicago. Many thanks to Rod Barnes for giving her the first opportunity! a special thanks goes to Lisa,Martha and her brother, Brian for their continuing support and inspiration..."I love you guys!"

Vlad the Gothic Magician(Sire,Lord Vlad,Lord Pendragon): Vlad has been performing in various venues for years as a professional magician, Earning praise among his colleagues and the attention of Horrormeister Clive Barker(Nightbreed,Hellraiser). He has appeared in the original Tales of The Black Veil and is one of the elite members of the Inner Circle of Bizzare Magic. Vlad has also appeared in the Troma Films movie "Citizen Toxie" and was just in the Dance/Magic Showcase, GODDESSDANCE created by Middle Eastern Dancer/Choreographer Jehan.

David"Redriver"Kraics(Davyd Venture, Lord Davyd Ventru, Author): David owes his acting to a High School Drama Class and it pays off in his third appearance in a Nightforce Production. He debuted as Father Dante in Tales of the Black Veil (Ver.2) and later created the role of Davyd Venture for The Gotham Chronicle. "Daddy's Little Boy" is the first of hopefully many more wrting efforts that David will bring to the stage.

Bryan W. Byrd (Lord Father Dante): Bryan reprises his role as Lord Father Dante, a role that he made his own in The Gotham Chronicle. He has also appeared in Nightforce's "By Unseen Hand". This is in addition to his numerous appearances in music video, fashion magazines and independent film. His latest appearances include a Bon Jovi video and a recurring role on HBO's OZ.

Angelique D. Culhane(Lady Morgiana): I am an accomplished actress and model, reprising my role as Lady Morgiana. {See The Gotham Chronicle} Happily Married on April 10, 2002 to the most wonderful man (in my eyes). I am also a graphic arts/web Design/animation student in NYC. A Reverend of the Universal Life Church and Vampire/Vampyre Enthusiast, I can be seen skulking the night with my husband at various clubs and establishments.*

Racheline Maltese (Merlyn): Racheline is a writer,actor and model, born and raised in New York City. She has recently appeared in a number of independent films, including a featured performance in M. Gatti's BUS COMPANY LADIES. She is making her return to stage acting with this production. Ms. Maltese's fiction, poetry, letters and essays have appeared in numerous small press literary magazines and will be included in the forthcoming anthology, DEAR JOHN: LETTERS FROM THE END OF THE RELATIONSHIP due out in October 2002. Currently, she is working on an epistalry novel regarding the life of a modern-day stage magician's assistant, as well as a play about the sex industry.
As a commercial/fine art/lifestyle model, her work could turn up anywhere,at any time.

*find out more on this actor,Log on/Link to www.nightforceinternational.freeservers.com

Jennie(JJ)Black (Stage Manager): Not having learned her lesson stage managing on INANNA,JOURNEY OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT earlier this year at Musical Theatre Works, She is back again ("The wounds have almost healed")to get some more. HMMMMMM, Stage Managing is a dish best served...A Native New Yorker, Born on the East Side, She is thrilled to be back working and hopes that not only will people enjoy it, but that it will lead to more work-or at least a lot of scratch-off Lottery Tickets. Favorite Saying to actors: "MOVE OR I'LL HIT YOU" or in this case: BITE ME!

Rod Barnes (Director/Writer/Tech Director,etc,ad Nauseam,place your ad here): Rod has been in the business for...way too long. Having bashed his head against the wall of establishment (and has the emotional scars to show for it), He founded Nightforce International Productions and has been slipping into The Abyss and eventual madness ever since. As a Tech Director and Lighting Designer, he has been working Off and Off-Off Broadway for the past 7 years; As Director, at least 10; as everything else-Don't Ask unless you're buying the next round of beers. He has been working steadily with various up and coming and established figures in the stage and film industry (Not gonna name 'em) and has been doing corporate Audiovisual work over the years. Tales of the Black Veil is a long project in coming and believe you him, there will be more darkness to come! Next up, THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE (THE SERIES), A Romantic Comedy showcase(!) and Tales IV in 2003!+

+check out the entire website for more on Rod.or...link to the other websites.

John Bardy(Director/Writer, Voicu, Kaine): John has no formal acting training aside from an acting course in high school, but has devotedly honed his craft by virtue of his involvement in sixteen community theatre performances in both musical and non-musical nature (mostly in lead roles). This was done over the course of Four years. Two shows were spent developing his muscles as a Stage Director. He is currently amassing the equipment and contacts necessary to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming an independent filmmaker. John is currently shooting for a Spring 2003 start of his first short film project, "Sidhe Vs Sidhe"

Ming (Writer, Enforcer extra): Ming has appeared in the shadows of NYC's Goth clubs; he has also appeared in the shadows of Nightforce's production of BY UNSEEN HAND by Julie Klugman (Lady Devon in THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE). This is Ming's first monologue which is part of a developing play that He is co-writing.

Alexander Warlocke (Author, Head Writer): Alexander has been the dark force behind Tales of The Black Veil and the co-creator of THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE. He is a member of The Society Nocturnus of Gotham in good standing. Known for his "ficitonal" views of the Vampire world at large, he is grateful to his collaborator, Rod Barnes for the opportunity to make his dark journeys known to an unsuspecting(?) mortal world. Darkest Blessings to all who have made their influence and impact upon his writings-they know who they are.

The Producers Club: Ben and Rita, Thanks for working with me on getting the space.
James W: thanks for stepping up and getting the program ready in time.
Liz: Thank you for helping out with the character development of Embeth.
To the Society Nocturnus of Gotham: Darkest Blessings for your patronage and support!
To The Iron Garden, The Court of Lazarus: Again, Darkest Blessings upon thee and thine for your support!
To the Cast and Crew who put up with delays and other frustrations: Most Eternal Thanks and gratitude!
To House Mystere: Alexander W.Thanks his Beloved Sire for guidance.
To House Warlocke: Thank you children for your support.
To My Family: thank you for your support-even if you are afraid of things that boogie and bump in the night.
To All that Dwell in Darkness: Darkest Blessings and to All, Good Night!

TECH CREW: Lighting Design: Rod Barnes Narraration/Sound Design: Lysander Warlocke
Light/Sound Operation: Martijn R. Mollet of Molletphoto.com
Makeup/Hair/costumes: Ana M Fernandez, Another Hippie Production
Video:RP Barnes, Nightforce Intl.
Guardians: Ming, Shadowraven
Stage Manager: JJ Black

Understudies: Elias Serrano (Monster), Ana Fernandez (Lady Morgan, Lady Gwynn), Bernadette Bisogno (Rita), Rod Barnes (Rod, Lord Pendragon, Sire,Lord Magnus),Jennifer Gegan (Lady Mallory)