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Adam Ewer (Don John, Margaret & Sexton) hails from Massachusetts, but is very much at home now in
New York City. After completing a degree in English and Classical
Studies at NYU, he trained at Silkie O-Ishi Studios. He is an avid
lover of Shakespeare, and is very pleased to perform with this
TheaterSmarts production.

Lisa Anderson (Hero) is currently in the BFA Acting Program at Brooklyn College where she has appeared in The Mystery Plays, Lobby Hero, Dog Sees God, and Imagining Brad. Originally from California, Lisa is very excited to be continuing her theater studies in New York. Thanks to friends and family for their love and encouragement!

 Jeremy J Weber grew up in Bloomington, Indiana where he performed with a local theater company called the Masqued Crafters. After moving to New York, he attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy where he studied Theater and Film. He currently works with an independent film company called FBB Productions, which is in the process of completing their feature length film Ship of Fools: A Documentary. He is currently seeking representation. Adam Ioele (Claudio) Much Ado marks Adam's NYC theatre debut. Other credits include Konstantin in The Seagull, Simenov-Pischik in The Cherry Orchard, Antonio in Two Gentlemen of Verona, Danny in Grease, Motel in Fiddler on the Roof, Utterson in Jekyll and Hyde, and Judas in Godspell, among others. Most recently Adam just finished the National tour of Oliver, where he played the roles of Noah Claypole, Mr. Brownlow, Mr. Sowerberry, and Dr. Grimwig. Graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School.
Lance Matthew Camarillo is recent graduate from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Among the two Improv and Sketch Comedy shows at Don’t Tell Momma and Sunday Night Improv, this is his first Off-Off Broadway show in New York. He is extremely appreciative to his family and friends for their love and support
Stephanie DiPilla (Ursula, Verges, Friar Frances) is a graduate of Temple University and a recent transplant to NYC. She was last seen in Don't Dress for Dinner with Bridge Players in South Jersey and Adventures of the Puppet Princess at the Looking Glass Theatre. Currently, she tours NYC high schools in HIV awareness plays with Pride Not Prejudice. When she's not acting, you can find her eating ice cream and rooting for the Philadelphia Phillie Matt Garner (Don Pedro) is excited to be performing Much Ado About Nothing with Theatersmarts. He made his New York City theater debut at the 2008 NY International Fringe Festival in the much acclaimed Tough Guys Don't Shoot Blanks. Other credits include Vice Girl Confidential (Horse Trade Theater Group) and The Ravishment & Redemption of Young Virginia Goodheart (Theatre for the New City). College credits included Italian American Reconciliation, Boy Gets Girl, Bamboozled, The Good Doctor and Twelfth Night. When not performing, Matt continues to train with the Atlantic Acting School.
(Leonato)CHARLES BAKER's experience includes roles in Off-Off Broadway productions of ROMEO AND JULIET (Lord Montague), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Antonio), THE WINTER'S TALE (The Old Shepherd), AS YOU LIKE IT (Corin), MEASURE FOR MEASURE (Esculus), KING LEAR (Duke of Albany) and OTHELLO (Senator and Gratiano). He thanks his wife Susan for her support, the others in the cast for their craft and enthusiasm, and Maura Kelley for her perceptive direction.
 Beth Saffer is currently a rising senior at Smith College, majoring in Theater and Classical Studies. Previous credits include: Cuentos de Eva Luna, The Golden Lotus, Winter Requiem, Flip Side, Amadeus (Smith College Theater Department); Misalliance, Macbeth (New York Classical Theatre); Looking for George, StellYY ( Lynx Ensemble Theater)>
Northern California native, Eileen Townsend,(Beatrice) made the cross country move to train at SUNY Purchase's Acting Conservatory. Since graduation she's been busy touring the U.S. with Chamber Theatre, performing at various Off-off Broadway theatres, and is currently understudying for the role of Mrs. Lascalzo in the Off-Broadway production "The Awesome 80's Prom." Some of her favorite past roles include Philamente, "Learned Ladies," Adriana, "Comedy of Errors," Sorin(a), "The Seagull," Ranevsky/Anya/Dunyasha "The Cherry Orchard," Escalus/Juliet "Measure for Measure," Constanze, "Amadeus," and Hippolyta "A Midsummer Night's Dream." She has a great passion for the Classics and is very excited to be working on TheatreSmarts' first production with such lovely and creative people. Cheers to many, many more!
Vincent Igrisano (Borachio) has received a B.F.A. in Performing Arts from Brooklyn College in 2006. He has studied at HB Studios with Austin Pendleton, and Edward Morehouse. He has also participated in 2004 summer workshop with the SITI theatre company with Anne Bogart. Since arriving in New York Vincent has acted at the Theatre for the New City, Abingdon Theatre, and the St. Luke’s Theatre. Also he has participated in the Fresh Fruit Festival 2006 and Gayfest 2008. Some of Vincent’s favorite roles are Tim in “SubUrbia” Little Morgan in “The Littlewoods” Sgt. Maurice A. Creely in “To Whom it may Concern” and Teddy in the upcoming feature film entitled Timid. You can check out his reel at www.vincentingrisano.com