CHARLIE KOEPP

OWEN

Tom Ciorciari is an actor and musician based in New York, who has performed in multiple regional theaters, including directing “Anna In The Tropics.” He is set to take on the lead role in "King Lear" at South Shore Theatre on Long Island in February 2024. Tom has contributed to shorts and feature films like “Deceivers” and “The Girl In The Straw Hat.” Tom trained at institutions like HB Studio, The Actor’s Studio, Take 2 Actor’s Studio in Huntington, NY, and the Huntington Performing Arts Foundation (P.A.F.) theater intern program.

Coltrane Gilman is a talented actor and post-production specialist from Brooklyn, New York. With a rich background spanning over a decade, he has immersed himself in the art of acting, showcasing his talent through captivating lead roles in a diverse array of productions, ranging from musicals and compelling plays to feature films. Coltrane's notable achievements include a stellar performance as the lead in the Off-Broadway hit "Round Went the Wheel" and a memorable contribution to the film "The Pill.”

EARL

Jon Lonoff has an extensive theater background and an MFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. "Cycles" stands out as one of the eight compelling independent films in which Jon has showcased his talent this year. His diverse roles include a bumbling father navigating a funeral in "Burying Bubby," an eccentric bohemian who befriends a shy teenage poet in "Isles of Loneliness," a poignant portrayal of a dying father who tries to connect with his estranged son in "Lapsed," and a goofy New Yorker harassing comedian Isabel Hagen's "On a String."

MELANIE

Francine Bianco Tax is a professional actress, singer, and former QVC TV Guest Host. This year, she had the lead role in a short film that won many events in the film festival circuit, including several for Best Drama and Best Director. Francine graduated from Adelphi University with creative friends, including Jonathan Larson, of Rent acclaim. She graduated with honors as a Theater Major, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Francine has been auditing television and film courses at DeSales University through the Access Program for the past five years and recently completed writing her second feature film.