THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE
GOTHAM-THE CITY OF NEVER-ENDING NIGHT. THE CITY OF DARK DESIRES. THIS IS THE CHRONICLE OF THE DARK REALM-WHERE VAMPIRES AND OTHER DENIZENS OF THE NIGHT HOLD SWAY IN THE MIDST AND BEHIND THE VEIL OF HUMANITY. THIS IS THE CHRONICLE OF ALEX WARLOCK, WHO HAS RETURNED AFTER AN 150-YEAR ABSENCE AND ALL WHO ENCOUNTER HIM TO FIND OUT HIS SECRETS.
THOSE WHO DWELL IN DARKNESS
FEATURING: Mistress Raven, Amol Shah, Elias Serrano,Bryan W. Byrd, Lanie Morita, Richard Courage, Pamelyn Chee, Patrick J. Egan, Trinity, Bernadette Bisogno,Odain Watson, Sauron Effros, James Winstanley, Veronique Toinon, Mike Marino, Gwen Lyonnesse, Alexzander.
Pamelyn Chee (Hana)- Born and raised in Singapore, Pamelyn comes to Gotham-er, NYC to pursue a college education and an acting career. She has an extensive film acting background, but this is her first stage performance. The director and cast are proud to have her.
Elias Serrano (Alex Warlock)- This is Elias' Fourth appearance with Nightforce's growing production line. He has appeared originally as Guillaume Jovanti in the original version of THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE and has been in BY UNSEEN HAND and TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL III in which he also co-directed and wrote for. Elias will yet again continue his acting/directing/writing ways in the upcoming TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL IV.
JAMES WINSTANLEY (Lord Serafino)- James comes back for more as Lord Serafino, a role he took over from Andrew Russell (Orignal Serafino in THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE) when he appeared as Serafino in a TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL III showcase featuring THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE. a Graduate of Rutgers University, James is a member of SAG and has made numerous appearances on TV including LAW AND ORDER and SEX IN THE CITY.
He is also the proud new father of Megan Elizabeth, born this August.
DAVID MICHAEL BURL, JR (Revel, Fight Choreographer)- David reprises his fearsome role as the Vampire enforcer Revel, maintaining his continuing streak as the only person to appear in virtually all of Nightforce's staged and videotaped shows, beginning with LAST NIGHT AT COLLEGE. He has appeared in all of the TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL and has made his mark in a number of music videos and small films. He also returns to the GOTHAM CHRONICLE as fight coordinator and the other proud new father of the cast: son Noah Wolf was born in July this year!
BERNADETTE BISOGNO (Madeline)- Bernadette comes back to the GOTHAM CHRONICLE, but in an expanded role as the Lethal and Lusty Madeline. She started with Nightforce in a memorable role as LADY DEVORA in THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE. She has also appeared in TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL II (As Lady Raven in LOVE ME FOREVER),BY UNSEEN HAND (as Rowenna) and TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL III (in 3 featured roles, no doubt!) Bernadette has an extensive background as a dancer and makeup artist as well and continues to do both.
She is also the proud mother of Noah Wolf, born this year!
LANIE MORITA(Lady Mother Phoenicia), the only Irish/Japanese member of the Gotham Chronicle began her training in California and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts/West before working on the East Coast. Her most recent productions include Dreammakers and the critically-praised Lovecraft: Nightmare Suite where she recieved favorable reviews as The Outsider, based on works of HP Lovecraft. As a Classically Trained actress, some of her favorite roles are: Goneril in KING LEAR, Adriana in COMEDIE OF ERRORS, the Title role in LILITH: GODDESS OF AIR AND DARKNESS, Helga Ten Dorp in DEATHTRAP and doing two years of murder-mysteries in tours of New York State and New England. Lanie has also performed as The Spider Lady in Haunted House venues. Other favorites include: Carter in UNCOMMON WOMEN AND OTHERS; Becky/clara/denise in THE HEIDI CHRONICLES; Lorena Bobbit in EVE&CO; Charlotte in CHARLOTTE'S WEB; Suzanne in SWEET CHARITY, and Sally Bowles in I AM A CAMERA. Lanie is pleased to make her debut performance as Lady Mother Phoenicia with Nightforce International Productions.
JOHN BARDY(Balthazar Forrestal/Assoc.Director/ contributing Writer) has had no formal training aside from a High School Drama course, but has developed his craft by virtue of his performances in over 20 community theatre prouductions in various locales in and around his hometown of Richmond Hill, NY. Despite this, he nurtures a more pertinent desire to achieve success on the independent film scene and is only beginning to amass the skills, scripts and even the digital video equipment neccessary to make his lifelong dream a reality. He is also a firm believer in the approach to vampire drama nutured by Rod Barnes and his more nocturnal cousin, Alex, not only in pledging his support for the Gotham Chronicle's ultimate goal but in the donating of short plays of both a humorous and dramatic nature of the ongoing stage series, TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL (He has already written 3 shows for Tales 4). A full length dramatic (and yes, vampire-related) stage production is in the works as well as a "Lord of the Rings"-styled series of short medieval fantasy adventure films.
JEN BLACK (Stage Manager)- Not having learned her lesson for stage managing on INANNA, JOURNEY OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT at the Musical TheatreWorks and TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL III at The Producer's Club, she persists in trying her luck at the Theatre. A Native New Yorker (born on the EAST SIDE), Jen is thrilled to be back working. Adulation would be nice but gifts and cash will be accepted as well.
TRINITY (Embeth and others)- is a relative newcomer to the theatre, having only acted in small parts in school plays befeore now. However, she has been recently been bitten by the acting bug and is now proud to appear as Embeth in THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE, which is her first off-broadway production.
PATRICK J EGAN (Carrington D Boddie/Lord Blackheart) has appeared in THE TEMPEST and SCROOGE!A CHRISTMAS CAROL with the Waterloo Bridge Theatre Co. He is a graduate of the William Esper Studio. Other Stage Credits include THE WATER MIRRORS, part of the HERE theatre series, STRANGERS IN THE HOUSE with the Riant Theatre play reading series and LOYALTIES at the Pelican Theatre. He has been in Showcases with GOTHAM CITY IMPROV and various short films.
SAURON EFFROS (Lord Troyl, 1st Sanguine)- Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Sauron Effros grew up with an interest in the performing arts since childhood. He began with the study of the fine arts in High School and later College, graduating in 1997 from the Berklee College of Music with a BA in Professional Music. He moved to NYC where he has recorded 2 albums with 2 of NYC's well-known bands and has become a much-sought-after guitarist. Despite his busy schedule, he has found time to pursue acting, making brief appearances in independent films and is making his stage debut in The Gotham Chronicle.
RAVEN CARDONA (Willow)- Born in the Bronx, raised in Brooklyn; 26yr old Mother of 2. She writes music, plays drums and does fashion design. Her pastimes include Heavy Metal Concerts and Dancing. she has choreographed for plays and competitions since High School and throughout Grad School. While this is only her first play performance, Raven looks to become a famous entertainer.
RICHARD COURAGE (Davyd Venture)- Fresh from portraying Leonato in a wildly successful three weekend run of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in outdoor venues in the outer boros and Yonkers, Richard jumped at the chance to play Davyd Venture, the most human (or Humane?) Vampire in THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE. Why? "after Shakespeare's Leonato, Gotham's Davyd Venture, a Vamp Dad with 2 mortal kids was too good to pass up!" Member of SAG, Producer of THE COURAGE SHOW, broadcast on MNN every Saturday on Ch 67; Prizewinning poet, avid enviromentalist and movie buff. Richard plans to see the Australian Outback, snowboard the Himalayas and see as much of the Earth's Biogems before he, or the Earth dies-whichever comes first! HOKA HEY!
ODAIN WATSON (Sir Nicholas)- Odain has performed in many regional theatre productions (OUR TOWN; A WONDERFUL LIFE; THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL) and starred in the short film SON TRAPPED IN LIMBO. Odain would like to thank Rod for the Adventure, Barrymore for the voice and God for the Way.
AMOL SHAH (Guillaume Jovanti)- Amol was an electrical engineering student(He got his degree, though) who decided to follow his heart an become an actor/singer/compsoer. He has performed in a number of commercials and films-a couple that are coming out this year and has also performed in plays such as ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, and ROMEO AND JULIET.
MIKE MARINO (Vex,An Ana'Chi Sanguine: various Vampires)- Mike is a working Actor who has built his reputation in various low-budget and straight to video productions. His next production is coming out in November.
THOMAS BUCKRHAM (mundane, vampire bartender)- This is Tommy's first major stage role. He is also an aspiring fashion designer.
VERONIQUE TOINON (Lady Devora, Babysitter)- Born in France, Veronique has been living in NYC for 20 years as a painter among other interests. This is her first NY Stage performance.
GWEN LYONNESSE-(Lady Morgiana, Lady Devon Nocturne, Brunhilda)- From NJ. Likes Leather. Student. Likes Acting. Likes acting in Leather. Likes Acting in Leather and whipping men on stage. Likes acting in lots of roles. Nuff said.
ETERNAL THANKS
to the Samuel Meisner Theater- for having us
to the OPEN bar- for having us drink them out of house and home on closing night!
to the Vampyres of Gotham- for gracing us with their Dark Presence!
to the Cast and Crew- for going above and beyond in their performances on and behind the stage!
to the mundane audience- for being brave enough to watch our dark vision.
to John and Jen- for putting up with such a big pain in the neck like the Director!
to all who dwell in darkness- for your inspiration
to the memory of Vincent O. Moreau, the first Alex Warlock- your interpretation of such a complex yet simple character will never be forgotten.
Masters of the Masquerade
Director/Co-Writer/Exec Producer: Rod Barnes
Production Stage Manager: Jennifer (JJ) Black
Associate Director/contributing Writer: John Bardy
Fight Choreographer: David M. Burl, Jr.
Lighting Design: Rod Barnes, Martijn Mollett
Sound Design: Rod Barnes, Carol-Lynn Spinnato
Co-Writer: Alexander Warlocke, Blackheart, David Kraics
Sound Operator: Antoine Davis