Tom Petrone
Tom Petrone (Buddy) reprises his role of 'Buddy' from the original award winning "Play Hooky." He appeared in three short film comedies, "Payback," "This Job's A Blast" and "Chance of Armageddon" for comic writer Mark Bellusci, and two feature length comedies, "Doing Agatha" for Out of Pocket Productions and 'Save the Forrest" for Up On The Roof Productions before turning to the dark-side with DERELICT Films. Currently, he is filming "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," in the role of 'Jimmy Calfano,' for DERELICT Films.
Vincent Bernardo
Vinny Bernardo (Albert) makes his independent motion picture debut in "C A T A T O N I A." Vinny also appeared in the award winning corporate video for Northeast Legal Video and can be seen the the "Hot Line" TV commercial by T&J Productions. He studied On Camera Acting at Weist Barron Studios, New York City. Currently, he is filming "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," in the role of 'Benny Calfano,' for DERELICT Films.
Ann Parkhurst
Ann Parkhurst (Aileen Baskum, R.N. ) makes her independent motion picture debut in "C A T A T O N I A." Trained as a stage actress, Parkhurst welcomed the opportunity to perform on camera, which she found to be as strident as a any stage production, but crunched within a three day time frame. Ann is slated to appear in "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," DERELICT Films' psychological crime thriller that is currently in-production.
Pamela Rose Cichy
Pamela Rose Cichy (Polina Pekalski, LPN / La Llorona ) A fashion and commercial print model, Pamela can be found on "Law & Order: SVU," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and "The Cake Boss" and "The Cult Comedy Picture Show." She has also appeared in the award winning corporate video by Northeast Legal Video, as well as the TOMRA North America industrial. Pam was a live actor/zombie for New Jersey's famous State Scare.
Despina Victory
Despina Victory (Victoria) makes her independent motion picture debut in "C A T A T O N I A." She studied On Camera Acting at Weist Barron Studios, New York City. Currently, she is filming the psychological crime thriller, "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," in the role of 'Hanna Purdy,' for DERELICT Films.
Stan Saja
Stan Saja (Norman) appeared in the History Channel's "Zombies: A Living History" and will appear in the "The Audition." He will soon be seen in Killerbeam Entertainment's "Seeds of the Dead." On-line, Stan appeared in "The Cult Comedy Picture Show," a NYC-based comedy troupe. A founding member of Sinister Scorpion Productions, he performs 'murder mysteries with them, as well as with The Homicide Theater Company. Stan was a live actor/zombie for New Jersey's famous State Scare. He is presently filming the psychological crime thriller "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," for DERELICT Films.
Mondo Medina
Mondo Medina (Riccardo) has appeared on TV in HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “College Road Trip.” He has also appeared in the independent films “Herman & Shelly” and “My Name is Lance.” An accomplished stand-up comedian, he has performed at Foxwoods Casino’s Comix Comedy Club, as well as other comedy clubs on the tri-state circuit. He also hosts his own radio show called “The Mondo Show.”
Mark O'Brien
Mark O'Brien (Physician-in-Chief ) appeared in HBO's "You Don't Know Jack" staring Al Pacino as well as The Independent Film Channel's "The Civil War on Drugs" and "As I Stand" by Divine Sign Pictures. He has also appeared in two short films: "Legacy" by Sangmi Lee and "The J Packages" by Thomas McNamara. Mark studied acting at The Actors Connection, Weist Barron and the Peoples Improv Theater, all in New York City.
Delaney Smeal
Delaney Smeal (Dana Barfield, RPN) Originally from the midwest, Delaney appeared in the feature film "Delivery Hour" by Celluloid Rain Productions, and in the short films: "Priors" by Half Human, Nausheen Ishtiaq's "A Spring Morning" and "Hipster Vice" by Tod Montesi. Co-founder of The John Doe Theater Company in Manhattan, she holds a BA in Theater from San Francisco State University. Delaney is slated to appear as 'Police Officer Lynch' in "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," for DERELICT Films.
Christopher DeJoy
Christopher DeJoy (Ted) makes his independent motion picture debut in "C A T A T O N I A." A talented musician, Chistopher's guitar work and engaging muisc can ber heard through-out "C A T A T O N I A." Currently, he is filming "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," in the role of 'Police Officer King,' for DERELICT Films.
Vincent Kulish
Vincent Kulish (Lance Walton) appears in his role of 'Lance' from the original award winning "Play Hooky." He's appeared in several short films for Nosajretsehc Films. A founding partners of for DERELICT Films, Vincent is presently filming the psychological crime thriller "CAL·12:The Butchers of Bremen." He holds a BA in Communications & Media Arts from Western Connecticut State University.
Rebecca Godoi-Pasquino
Rebecca Godoi-Pasquino (Inez Delgado) makes her independent motion picture debut in "C A T A T O N I A."
CAST & BIOS
Kim Kleemichen
Kim Kleemichen (Rosie Delgado) reprises the role of 'Rosie Delgado' from the original award winning "Play Hooky." She began her career as a fashion and commercial print model. Naturally, this opened a path for her to seek professional training in TV commercial technique, which lead to professional training with on-camera acting technique for TV and film. Kim also appeared in the award winning corporate video for Northeast Legal Video. She is presently filming for DERELICT Films' psychological crime thriller, "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," in the lead role of 'Police Officer Gretta Wolff.'
Chris Paul Kelley
Chris Paul Kelley (Coral) makes his independent motion picture debut in "C A T A T O N I A." Chris also appeared in the award winning corporate video for Northeast Legal Video. He studied On Camera Acting at Weist Barron Studios, New York City. Currently, he is filming "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," in the role of 'Det. Rivers,' for DERELICT Films.
Katie Hodges
Katie Hodges (Dr. Meadows, PysD) Born and raised in Texas, Katie has appeard in the film "Thanksgiving" by Williamson Productions. She has also appeared in featured roles in "Law & Order: SVU," "Blue Bloods," "Six Sixty Six Park Avenue" and "The Office." She studied On Camera Acting at Weist Barron Studios, New York City.
Daniela Rivera
Daniela Rivera (Dr. Ramirez, MD) appeared in "The Meat Puppet" a feature horror/thriller by Valenti Vision Films and in Yanus Shaul's short drama/thriller "Denial." She has recently completed filming in Silver Phoenix Entertainement's feature comedy, "Speed Damon and Holly," which is in post-production.
Bob Waters
Bob Waters (Daddy DeWitt) reprises the role from the original award winning "Play Hooky." Bob appeared as himself in Mellow Sounds Productions of "Street Corner Harmony," a documentary about a Capella groups, as he was an original member (bass) of the a Capella group "The Five Fashions." Bob also appeared in the award winning corporate video for Northeast Legal Video. Bob is presently filming the psychological crime thriller "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," for DERELICT Films, in the role of 'Jack Frost, aka The Snowman.'
Jessica DiGirolamo
Jessica DiGirolamo (Heather) reprises her role of 'Heather' from the original award winning "Play Hooky. In "C A T A T O N I A," she gets a chance to explain the deep affection and friendship 'Heather' has with 'Rosie.' Born and raised in the Bronx, Jessica also appeared in the award winning corporate video for Northeast Legal Video. She studied on-camera acting at Weist Barron Studios in New York City. Jessie is presently filming in "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," DERELICT Films' psychological crime thriller.
Arturo Guzman
Arturo Guzman (Papi Delgado) As a youger actor, Arturo performed on stage, in his beloved Puerto Rico, in many theatrical productions. After a long hiatus, he makes his independent motion picture debut in "C A T A T O N I A." Currently, he is filming "CAL·12: The Butchers of Bremen," in the role of 'Detective Diaz,' for DERELICT Films.
Diane Pickett
Diane Pickett (Director of Nursing) With an extensive background on the New York stage, Diane makes her independent motion picture debut in "C A T A T O N I A."
Becky Byers
Becky Byers (Megan Burke) reprises her role of 'Megan' from the original award winning "Play Hooky. She has appeared in Codebreaker Productions' feature "The Sadist" and the NY Webisdode "Princess and the Pod." Becky hails from the New York stage where she was awarded the 2010 "Person of the Year Award" by NYTheatre.com. and also a NY Theater Innovative Theater Nominee for 2011. She trained in acting at Wm. H. Macy & David Mamet's acclaimed Atlantic Theatre Company, and also at Weist Barron Studios of New York. She graduated with high honors with a M.F.A.in Jazz Dance performance from UARTS Philadelphia.
Shannon Leigh Milich
Shannon Leigh Milich (Rosalita) DERELICT Films is proud to introduce Shannon Leigh Milich in "C A T A T O N I At."
Theresa Davis
Theresa Davis (Claire Kulikowski) appears in her role of 'Claire' from the original award winning "Play Hooky." She appeared in two episodes of "The Prison Diaries" for The Learning Channel as well as in the short film "Medusa: Smoke and Mirrors" for Diva Blue Productions. She studied film acting at Weist Barron in New York. She also made an appearance in the Reality TV series, "Miami Ink" for The Learning Channel. The retainer she wore in her mouth, as 'Claire,' was her personal retainer that she wore in the 6th grade. Thanks, Mama Davis, for mailing it down from Vermont.
Heather Cooksey
Heather Cooksey (Mami Delgado) makes her independent motion picture debut in "C A T A T O N I A."