EMILY O'BRIEN (Gwen)
Emily O'Brien was born in Bedfordshire, England where she began doing theater at a very young age, and then later moved to the States to pursue life as an actress. As of 2005 Emily is now a two time Emmy nominated actress and is recognized for currently playing the role of Jana Hawkes Fisher on the CBS show "The Young and the Restless." Other tv/film credits include "Coma" with Michael Madsen, "What About Brian", Seance, and Andy Dick's "Danny Roane: First Time Director." Theater credits include "The Children's Hour", "Gypsy", "Moon Over Buffalo", and "Sleepy Hollow" to name a few. Emily is an avid supporter of the theater arts and is thrilled to be performing onstage with such an inspiring production team.
JUSTIN MORTELLITI (Porter)
Originally from Southern New Jersey, Justin earned his BFA in acting from Rutgers University at the conservatory Mason Gross School of the Arts and The London Academy of Theater. Justin is a member of the Screen Actor's Guild, appeared on the CBS show 'Numb3rs', worked under the direction of Garry Marshall in 'Happy Days: The Musical' at the Falcon Theatre, played Roger in RENT in the West Coast Regional Premier of the show and acted in a number of films including 'Negotiations' where he was nominated for Best Actor in the Method Film Festival. Most recently he played Dylan Klebold in the Off-Broadway production of ‘The Columbine Project', receiving an Artistic Director's Achievement Award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama. He was also made into an animated character for Rockstar Game's 'Bully'. Justin's song 'The Fall' was recently featured in TLA releasing's 'Dog Tags'. Justin's partial album can be found on iTunes, and any online music store. www.myspace.com/justinmortelliti
CHRISTOPHER HIGGINS (Johnny)
Originally from Northern New York, Christopher earned his BA in Theatre from the University of Southern California, and is thrilled and humbled to join The Bedroom Window in his first post-graduate role. Favorite past productions include Brigadoon (Charlie Dalrymple), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour Krelborn), Cabaret (Cliff Bradshaw), My Fair Lady (Freddy Eynsford-Hill), Into the Woods (Steward), The Beaux' Stratagem (Sir Charles Freeman) and Carousel (Enoch Snow Jr.). Christopher also performed as part of USC's award-winning a cappella singing group Reverse Osmosis, and is a featured soloist on the group's two most recent albums. He wishes to thank the creative team of The Bedroom Window for welcoming him into their story, as well as his beautiful family for their continued love, support and rent money. Christopher is currently seeking theatrical and commercial representation.
JESSE JAMES RICE (Michael)
Jesse James Rice was raised near Seattle, and performed in Shakespeare festivals; he now resides in Los Angeles. Recently, Jesse has been in MTLA's Cabaret; he played Beethoven in Dog Sees God, and Jimmy in A Prayer for my Daughter. See Jesse in the upcoming feature film The Last Act, Jesse is also an avid musician and songwriter. See more at jessejamesrice.com
KELSEY SCOTT (Nik)
Kelsey began her career as a child actress in Atlanta's professional theatre community. She soon moved to film and television; including a series-regular role on the ABC sitcom, The Robert Guillaume Show, and appearances on Grey's Anatomy, House M.D., and Days of Our Lives. She recently joined the cast of the popular web series, Video Pal. Her theatre credits include The Wiz, Little Shop of Horrors, Oliver!, For Colored Girls Who've Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, and a west coast tour of Dreamgirls. Out of the spotlight, Kelsey is generally glued to her laptop – satisfying the demands of the screenwriting side of her career. A Broadcast Journalism graduate of Florida A&M University, Kelsey received her Master's from Florida State University's Graduate Film Conservatory. She parlayed her work as a script consultant to spearhead the first screenwriting curriculum at Golden West College. She was subsequently invited to return to Florida State to teach screenwriting on the MFA and BFA levels. Kelsey penned the screenplay for the Sony Pictures thriller Motives - as well as the film's sequel. She is currently at work on the true story of former Hampton University student, Kemba Smith, for Rainforest Films.
BRETT GLAZER (James)
Brett just filmed SINS OF THE FATHER in NY. Starred opposite Shahrukh Khan in 20th Century Fox's MY NAME IS KHAN which broke all Bollywood box office records and released on DVD this month. West coast premieres include SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE, DARKPLAY, MOTHER COURAGE, POSSESSION OF MRS JONES, JESUS? KID BROTHER and SHEBA. Off-Broadway credits include WIT and LOVE, VALOUR,COMPASSION. Tours include National Shakespeare Company. TV/Film credits include STRANGERS WITHCANDY, SNL, ALL MY CHILDREN, DECONSTRUCTING HARRY, and multiple award-winning short, THE COUNTER. He's also a film editor and will make his directorial debut in an upcoming series.
KEVEN KADDI (George)
Keven Kaddi is honored to continue his journey with The Bedroom Window after originating the role of George in the staged reading last summer. Keven was most recently seen onstage at the Greenway Court Theatre understudying the role of Yaron in Salam, Shalom. Prior Los Angeles stage credits include the original works event Attraction/Logic with the Ahimsa Collective, and Ross in Spinning into Butter at Repertory East Playhouse. Regionally, Keven has appeared on stages across the U.S. as Alain in School for Wives at Sierra Repertory Theatre; Biff in Death of a Salesman at Algonquin Theatre Company in Phoenix; Hermes in Metamorphoses with Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City; and Hortensio in the Utah Shakespearean Festival's Tour of Taming of the Shrew. During the 2003-2004 Tony Award Winning Season at the Cincinnati Playhouse, his credits include: A Christmas Carol, Hiding Behind Comets, Mister Roberts, and tours of A Life in the Fat Lane, and The Tempest. Among his favorite roles are Tulsa in Gypsy at Ashland Festival Theatre, as well as Sampson in Romeo and Juliet at PCPA Theaterfest. Keven received his M.F.A. from the Professional Actor Training Program at Ohio University, is an alumnus of the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts, and a proud member of AEA, SAG, and AFTRA. www.kevenkaddi.com
JUSTINE HUXLEY (Lily/Ensemble)
Justine Huxley recently toured the country as Ruby in Max and Ruby for TheatreWorks USA. Some of her favorite credits include Catherine in Pippin (The Alex Theatre), Blousey in Bugsy Malone (Coronet Theatre), Phebe in As You Like It (Purchase Rep), Dunyasha in The Cherry Orchard (Purchase Rep), Beth in Merrily We Roll Along (Mechanicals Theatre Co.), and a featured performer off-Broadway at the Signature Theatre in An Evening of New Writing. She is also a voice over actress and has lent her voice for numerous commercials and films. She holds a BFA in Acting from the State University of New York at Purchase. www.justinehuxleyvoice.com
DEBRA KAY LEE (Woman)
Debra Kay Lee has appeared on Good Morning America singing with The Caroling Company. As a comedian she opened for Jerry Seinfeld at the Improv and for Suzanne Edwards at the Country Music Radio Festival in Nashville. Some of her favorite roles have been Svetlana in Chess, Yucca in My Cup Ranneth Over and Bobbi Lynn in The All Star Radio Broadcast of 1939. Her T.V. and film credits include Capitol, Days of Our Lives, the indie film Lost and the web series Nora Breaks Free. Her theatre roles include Mrs. Fezziwiz in Marley's Xmas, Diedre in Richard's Cork Leg and Enid in A Chorus of Disapproval.
JESSE EINSTIEN (Ensemble/Johnny u/s)
Jesse Einstein is excited to join this talented and passionate group of artists. Recently finished Songs and Dances of Imaginary Lands, a site-specific contemporary opera sset in an abandoned car dealership. Other Credits include: Noises Off (Gary/Roger), Sing Me A Song To Swim To (Kerry), Among the Sand and Smog (Victor), West Side Story (Chino), Tentatively Titled: A Play With Scenes (Paul), Marat/Sade. Check out "Segway and Shamwow" on youtube. Recent graduate of University of Southern California. Fight on!
AIMEE FORTIER (Lily u/s)
Aimee Fortier is a New Orleans native and is thrilled to be onstage and a part of "The Bedroom Window." She can be seen on the Disney Channel's "Sonny with a Chance" as Vicky Sickowitz, lifetime's "Fab Five...The Texas Cheerleader Scandle" as Lisa Toledo, and "The Yellow Handkerchief" along side William Hurt and Kristen Stewart. Other Stage credits include Urinetown (Little Sally), Gypsy (Agnes/Amanda), Hello Dolly (Ermengarde), and many more. Trained at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and University of Oklahoma in musical theatre and dance, she would like to thank Dad, Joan, Jackie, and Laura.
PATRICK GOMEZ (Ensemble/Michael u/s)
Patrick Gomez is honored to be a part of The Bedroom Window once again after participating in the workshop production in 2009. Education: Graduate of the University of Southern California with a BA in Broadcast Journalism, minor in Theatre. Regional: Scaredycats (Fremont Center Theatre), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Kirk Douglas – CTG), Seeking Penance (CASA 0101), The Longest Night (Houston Revels). USC: Carousel (Billy), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (John Jasper), Urinetown (McQueen), Sweetest Hangover, The Pajama Game, Anything Goes. Film: Americanizing Shelley.
RACHEL LEE (Ensemble/Nik u/s)
Rachel Lee is thrilled to be a part of The Bedroom Window experience. She recently graduated in June from UCLA's Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program and this marks her first production post-college graduation. Previous productions at UCLA include See What I Wanna See (Kesa/The Wife/The Actress), Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party (Kate), You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy), Sweet Charity (Frenchy) and the world premiere musical Homer in Cyberspace (Persephone) written and directed by Mel Shapiro. Rachel is also a Sharon Surabian Memorial Award recipient as well as a Martin Sosin Award in Musical Theater recipient.
DIANE LINDER (Woman u/s)
Diane has performed leading roles in Musical Theatre Productions, appearing as "Lili" in Carnival, "Lizzie" in 110 In The Shade, "April" and "Kathy" in Company, "Jean" in Brigadoon, and "Antonia" in Man of La Mancha. She delighted Neil Simon fans with her portrayals of "Jenny" in Chapter Two and "Maggie" in Jake's Women. Other stage roles include "Louisa May" in Little Women, "Nurse" in The Death of Bessie Smith, "Virginia" in A Clearing in the Woods, and "Luna" in Seduced. Diane's performance career includes film work in "Alone," "Black Lotus," "Kingdom Come", "Staying Alive," and "Flashdance". Her television appearances include guest starring roles on "Murder She Wrote," "Remington Steele," "Knight Rider," and "Hillstreet Blues", along with commercials for Kraft Parmesan Cheese, and Jane Seymour's Natural Advantage. Diane performed many years as a principle ballet dancer with The Gene Marinaccio Ballet Company, and, as Director of Malibu Civic Ballet, Diane choreographs the annual "Nutcracker Ballet", at Pepperdine University, where she recently presented the premiere of her original ballet, "Elizabeth and The Lieutenant".Diane also trains young performers in her Musical Theatre Company, "Centre Stage Repertory Company". Diane is thrilled to be a part of the original cast of "The Bedroom Window"!
TERRA MACKINTOSH (Ensemble/Gwen u/s)
Terra just moved here from New York City and is thrilled to be making her Los Angeles theatrical debut in The Bedroom Window. Terra holds a BA in Musical Theatre from Ball State University. OFF-BROADWAY: The New Hopeville Comics. REGIONAL: Blackbeard and Beautiful Star at Triad Stage. Favorite credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie, Loveʼs Labourʼs Lost, Alchemy of Desire/Dead Manʼs Blues, and Lobby Hero. She would like to thank the entire creative team for their contagious passion for this project, her friends on both coasts for their love, and her family for their unwavering support. www.terramackintosh.com
JAMEY SCHRICK (Porter u/s)
Jamey Schrick is a native of Iowa. After earning a BFA in Musical Theater from Millikin University, Jamey performed around the country—including an acclaimed turn as Nick Cristano in the Florida premiere of Over the River and Through the Woods—before moving to L.A. Since arriving, he starred as Chester in the long-running hit musical Bark!, voiced the role of Raven in the videogame Grandia III, wrote and starred in the film Uncertainty, and founded the artist's collective Side Work, which created, wrote and produced a groundbreaking multi-disciplinary stage show that sold out its run at NoHo's Whitmore-Lindley Theater in 2009. This past June, Side Work also celebrated two successful gallery showings which featured some of Jamey's paintings, sketches, music, comedy and short films. In addition to writing weekly features covering new music, DVDs and books for Aol, Jamey is a singer-songwriter and guitarist, a staff singer for St. Matthew's Episcopal in Pacific Palisades, lead singer and trumpet player for the Mortified After School Orchestra, tenor in the vocal jazz quintet Storeytime, and manliest member of the boy band XY. He is currently writing and shooting the sci-fi thriller i.complex, and recently completed the screenplay Tracks. Occasionally he sleeps.
