| David Joseph John J. Dessler Lawrence E. Phillis Lisa Kusko Michael Nelson Michael Thompson Rubino Moses Sarah Yvonne Patrick Tyree Patrick |
Dave JosephOutside entertainment coordinator, performer, writer, director Associates Degree in Public Contact Administration, Currently studying high-Tech Communication (video production). Studied acting with Joe Marmo, and with Stephen Black. Taught Acting Basics at Kiesha's Shout School for the Performing Arts, at Community College of Allegheny College, and at the Outlet for Creativity. Has performed in numerous plays for R-Act, COMTRA, Gerard Productions. Won Best Actor Award at COMTRA Theater's CATPAWS festival. Starred in commercials for I.C. Light and Cochran Automotive. |
John J. DesslerOwner, Manager, Art Director, writer, performer, songwriter, musician at the Outlet Associate's degree in Visual Communication from The Pittsburgh Art Institute. He has been the Commercial Artist at The Beaver County/Allegheny Times for the past 12 years. 1995 PMEA Western Pennsylvania First place Illustration. Performed in various local bands including Hold tight, Total Emotion, Y.I. Otta. Performed in Atlantic City and was a finalist in the Pittsburgh Rock Challenge. |
Lawrence E. PhillisPublic Relations/Publications Coordinator, writer, performer, songwriter Bachelor's degree in English, graduated cum laude. Bachelor's degree in communication. Won first place for layout and design of a newspaper. News editor of the Slippery Rock Rocket. Public Relations writing and desktop publishing for the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce. Adult Literacy Action Public Relations/Marketing committee. Taught writer's workshop at the Outlet. Soccer Coach for under-14 boys. Played in the band Ground Zero. |
Lisa Kuskowriter, performer, director Master's Degree in English/Journalism. Bachelor's Degree in English/Journalism Studied acting with Stephen Black and with Joe Marmo. Performed in various plays including Bell, Book and Candle, Steel Magnolias, and Plaza Suite for R-Act Theatre Productions; Dead and Buried - Pittsburgh New Voices; Crimes of the Heart - LB Productions; directed A Few Good Men - for R-Act Productions. |
Michael NelsonPerformer, musician, teacher Bachelor's degree in drama, minor in music. Accomplished pianist. Private training in acting, tap dance, voice, piano. Appeared in shows for Pittsburgh Playhouse, Tonidale Dinner Theater, R-Act Productions, and COMTRA Theatre. Founded R-Act Productions, and is a former board member of Hosanna Ministries. Currently plays keyboard in the band "Izzy Garbone." |
Michael Thompson RubinoArtist, performer Attends St. John's school in Monaca. Has taken art classes at Eagle's Nest in Beaver. Part of the Forensics team at school. Performed in school plays and was the set artist for various school plays. |
MosesPerformer, writer, musician Bachelor's degree in Recording Arts and Science. Former member of Red Masquers theatre group. Performed in plays including The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden, and Rain on my Parade. Performs in local bands Bach Syndrome (progressive rock), Swingset (Jazz), Abdominal Snowmen (silly rock). Scout leader with Boy Scout summer camps and troop 423. |
Sarah Yvonne PatrickPerformer Studied acting and Theater at the University of Iowa. Studied dance with Diemann-Bennet Academy of Dance, Iowa, and at University of Iowa, including ballet, tap, belly dancing, folk, ballroom. Performed in vasrious high-school plays including 42nd Street, Funky Winkerbeans Homecoming. Perormed for R-Act Productions in the Wizard of Oz. Choreographed the Wizard of Oz. Directed Bell, Book and Candle for R-Act productions. Choreographed Rochester High-school's performance of Anyhting Goes. Performed in various productions for Diemann -Bennet Acadamy of Dance including, wicked Witch, Hansel and Gretel, and Orpheus. Also performed in Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Co. in Last Supper, uncle Tom's Cabin and The Promised Land. |
Tyree PatrickAssistant Production coordinator, writer, performer, artist Associate's degree in Visual Communication from The Pittsburgh Art Institute. Theater production instructor and set designer in various community theaters in San Diego, Phoenix, Tuscon, and Pittsburgh area. Film Operator for "Hoffa" and "Striking Distance." Improv workshop instructor at R-Act Productions and at the Outlet. |