TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL 4

RIA CALLAGHAN- Ms Callaghan was born and raised in NYC and is a therapist specializing in pediatrics. She is new to the entertainment business and studies at HB Stuido in Manhattan. Ms Callaghan's present acting experience includes a featured extra role in the upcoming film, April Showers in 2005.

PAM GITTLITZ- This is her NYC debut, along with LAST MAN STANDING and the upcoming TALES 5.  She has been seen in numerous shows in Yorktown and Putnam Valley in Upstate NY.  Some of the shows includes FOOTLOOSE, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, BIG, PIPPIN and others.  Pam would like to thank Myrddan (pronounced Merlin), Rod, Alexander Warlocke, Kathryn and her teachers past and present who have encouraged her this far. Big Waves and Smiles to all.

EUGENE KOPMAN- Eugene is very happy to make his Nightforce debut. in 2003, Eugene wrote, directed and starred in STUMPED a short film from his production company, Director's Eye Films (for more info, go to www.directorseyefilms.com) His other stage credits include COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED), WORKING, INHERIT THE WIND AND UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE.  his film works include SON OF HULK, STUMPED and THE RUNNING. Eugene refuses to list his extra work. Eugene would like to thank Rod Barnes and John Bardy for casting him in the production and letting him write and direct THE POSER for TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL 5.  Special Thanks to David Burl Jr for introducing Eugene to Nightforce International Productions. Like everyone else, Eugene thanks his friends and family for their support (or lack thereof) and hopes to continue working with Rod in the future. 

PATRICK J  EGAN- Patrick has previously appeared in THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE with Nightforce as CARRINGTON D BODDIE and as LORD BLACKHEART. Some of this stage credits include THE TEMPEST (prospero), KING LEAR (kent), SEX IS A THREE LETTER WORD at the Producers Club and LOYALTIES and MEMORIAL at the Pelican Theatre. He has done various independent films and improv showcases including those with GOTHAM CITY IMPROV.  He is a graduate of the William Esper Studio.

SERGE VELEZ- Born and  rasied in New York City, anxious to escape.  I'm a Five year Veteran actor.  I'm a Theatre Major Student at BMCC.  Before being introduced to Nightforce, I've acted in Off-Off Broadway Improv showcases, starrring in various scenes and skits nearly back to back; performed at the Tribeca Performing Arts Ctr and at the All-Stars Project.  For Off-Broadway, I've acted for The Lamb's Theater production where I made a special appearance.  For Film, I've appeared in recent student film projects from SVA, NYFA and BMCC and I've starred in two live action promotional trailers by Beyond Comics inc as various villains. I would like to thank my friend Greg for hooking me up and of course Rod Barnes, John Bardy, Elias "Spaz" Serrano and the rest of teh crew of Nightforce for bringing me along for the ride.  From here on I will continue to pursue my dreams of being an actor as well as build on my talent of Graphic Art Drawing until Kingdom Come.

AURORA:  is currently training at the HB Studio in NYC.  This is her first appearance wtih Nightforce.  Aurora is a musician and is currently working on a new demo and as a rapper she writes her own material.  As a Keyboardist, she has played in an all-female R&B band. Aurora is also an IT Manager and is certified with Microsoft.

AMI ELIZABETH COLON- Ami has been in serveral Theatre plays. Fom attending The American Academy of Dramatic Arts to attending classes taught by Gene Frankel himself, She has had great training in the performing arts.  Ami was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and raised in Richmond Hill, Queens. She is trying to continue her career after a four year absence by getting cast in Tales of the Black Veil 4 & 5 produced by Rod Barnes. She hopes to continue her career and make it in the biz.  Ami would like to thank her family for being supportive of her and her career. She would like to also thank her boyfriend for helping her to rehearse her lines and being supportive of her career as well. Let's not forget to thank David A Barenfeld for introducing her to the directors of Black Veil Four and Five...

JAMES WINSTANLEY- Back for more in Tales 4.  this will be James' third go-around with Nightforce since he redefined his Villain status as Lord Serafino in TALES 3. He is the proud papa of one Megan Elizabeth who has become one of three "GOTHAM CHRONICLE KIDS" who has honored the Nightforce stage.

ELIAS SERRANO- Elias makes his full directorial debut with not one but 2 stories for Tales.  He is also making his fifth appearance in a Nightforce Production, first appearing as Guillaume Jovanti in the Original GOTHAM CHRONICLE. He has also been heating up the Dance floors of Gotham's goth clubs as DJ SPAZMACHINE.

JOHN BARDY- John is coming into his own as a director/writer/actor with his contributions to Nightforce. He thanks his many years in community theatre as a background.  Rod may have to watch his back as John will be again directing a scene from THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE written for  Tales 5.  He is also working on a secret  fan film to be produced in 2005.

BERNADETTE BISOGNO- Bernadette comes back after taking over the role of Madeline in the revival of THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE. she is an accomplished Dancer/Actress/Choreographer/Make-up artist who has contributed greatly to Nightforce.  look for her in the upcoming THE LAST MAN STANDING, the first Romantic Comedy showcase in 5 years for Nightforce. For more info on this actress, look in THE GOTHAM CHRONICLE, BY UNSEEN HAND, TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL 2 & 3 on this web site and other Nightforce sites.

ERICH "MYRDDAN"LOETTERLE- This is Myrddan's (pronounced as Merlin) first stage appearance ANYWHERE.  He is happy to find that he has a talent for the stage and is ready to pursue it in the near future.  Myrddan would like to thank his parents for their love and support and Pam for helping to write this bio. Fish.

ROD BARNES- started this whole thing.  Will continue to keep this thing going. His kids (when he gets some) will keep this going after he's gone. Want more?  see the rest of this website.

MARK PENDER- is very new to Nightforce and acting. This is his stage debut. He is a student at the HB studio.

NATSUKI TODOKORO- This is her first stage appearance. She is a Student of the HB studio.

JACKIE PENNY- is not a student of the HB Studio- but she has been on stage before. Returning to the stage after many years of playing in CATS, Jackie is looking forward to more projects to come, including appearing in TALES OF THE BLACK VEIL 5.

LONNIE LUCIEN- This is his first stage appearance.  He is a student of the HB Studio in NYC.

MAUREEN CHANDLER- is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She has appeared in a number of films, TV Shows and Off-Broadway plays. She occasionally performs improv at the NY City Comedy Club and has just finished a Showcase with LOVE CREEK PRODUCTIONS.  This is her first show with Nightforce Internatioal Productions.

GRACIE HAWKINS-  is making her Nightforce International debut. Not only is she a great actress, she does a mean lighting job, as well!  She will be returning to the stage in Tales 5!