meet us
meet us
Victoria Cheri Bennett (Bevin, Creator, Producer, Writer) is a graduate from AMDA, an original founding member of The Orphans, Creator of the SAG Web Series Adultish and co-creator of the musical group On The Rocks. She has been seen performing at 54 Below and the Duplex. Plays include: Independence, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, and The Body Stories. Film: Starving , Knights of Better Days. Big shout out to my production boys, Justin, Brandon, and David, my favorite co-producer Ashley Hearon-Smith, for wearing the boss cap on set, and to my fabulously hilarious cast of misfits for making my first producing experience one hell of a ride.
victoriacheribennett.com
Justin Morck (Roommate, Director) Recently moved to Los Angeles, Justin, a NYC based actor for 14 years, made his on camera directorial debut with Adultish. The Internet comedy web series has become an exciting medium, and Justin can also be seen in Cat Planet and Mentors. Justin also directed for the Orphans Productions West short film Black White Read and for the stage with for their original work; In Thunder, Lightning, In Rain! TV Credits include Agents of Shield, Bones, Mr. Robot, The Blacklist, Person of Interest, Elementary, White Collar, Orange is the New Black, and the Emmy Award winning The Men Who Built America as Thomas Edison. www.justinmorck.com
Matthew McLachlan (writer for Volume 3) is a New York City based playwright. He is the resident writer for Ruddy Productions and has recently published a collection of one acts entitled "A Collection of One Acts and Other Things You May or May Not Enjoy"
David Rey (Director of Photography, Editor, Second Unit Director/Trey) is a Hispanic, Latin-American Filmmaker/Theater Director, and the co-founder of Discovery Hill Prod (with Ella Jane New, 2009). His theatrical works include Incognito (Thespis Theater Festival) and See the Elephant (Discovery Hill Prod.). His first film The Global Village Project (narration by Matthew Lillard, Discovery Hill Prod) was the winner of the Eastman Foundation Grant.
Other cinematic works include Pieces (Chain Theatre Festival), Alex and Chocolate (Official Selection of American Online Film Awards), Leviathan: The Montauk Portrait (Documentarian/Editor/2015), and Death: a Love Story (Producer/Editor). David is the sole director/editor and a producer of Box of Crayons, an 8-part series that became the #1 video on Funnyordie.com, and marked his first collaborative work with Stacy Price. David Rey currently resides in NYC.
Ashley Hearon (Producer for Volume 3/Karen) is a New York City based actor, producer and Jane-of-all-trades. She has trained at AADA and HB Studios, and has a B.A. in Communications, with a focus in Television Production from Marymount Manhattan College. Recent acting credits include the upcoming feature Gender Bender, her web-series Girl Santa, ID Discovery's The Perfect Murder, Inside Edition, and CBS' Unforgettable. Production credits: The Martha Stewart Show (Daytime Emmy Winner), Wendy Williams, Girl Santa, Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
AshleyHearonSmith.com
Brandon Scott Hughes (Handsome Eric/Season two co writer) is excited to be working with the Orphans again for the Vol. 3 of Adultish. New York credits: Much Ado About Nothing (New World Stages) Ghosts of Provincetown (New World Stages) Reach (NYC Premier/Manhattan Rep. Theatre) Below (Fringe/Fringe Encore) Hurlyburly (Chain Theatre)See the Elephant (45th St. Theatre) TV/Film credits: A Crime to Remember (Discovery ID) Redrum (Discovery ID) Pieces (Chain Film Fest.) The Righteous (Tribeca Film Fest.) Education: A.S./A.A. in Acting, Florida School of the Arts, Circle in the Square Theatre School, LAByrinth Theatre, and The Barrow Group.
Brendan Sokler (Michael) is a Brooklyn based actor who has been seen on the stages of The Pit, The Flea, The Pearl, The Barrow Group, and many more organizations starting with the word "the". His website is www.brendansokler.com . He plays Michael in Adultish and his favorite Batman comic is The Long Halloween.
PHILIP LOUIS CALABRO (Dale) is mighty stoked to see Adultish making it to its third season, and this time in front of the camera! He's been seen on camera in various shorts and sketches as well as on the stage in shows both regional and Off-Broadway. A proud member of Orphans Productions. Twitter: @philiplouis
Adrienne Lovette (Monique) is a New York based actor/director/writer and the founder of The Garage Productions, which produces work that creates the opportunity for social change and supports diversity on screen and behind the camera. She most recently wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning feature film WHEN I'M WITH YOU, which premiered at the OSCAR-QUALIFYING film festival CINEQUEST, won “Best Feature Film” at the Sacramento Film and Music Festival, and is now available on AMAZON PRIME. Adrienne is also known for her roles in SUNLIGHT JR. (Tribeca Film Festival 2013) playing opposite Naomi Watts, and the lead role in the award winning short film THICK HEART (Montclair Film Festival) where she won Best Actress at the Top Shorts Film Festival. Select television credits include Emmy-nominated MASTER OF NONE (NETFLIX), MR. ROBOT (USA), GOTHAM (FOX) and the new series CRASHING (HBO). Adrienne is currently publicizing two of her award winning short films called BLIND DATE and HIDDEN DAYLIGHT which are currently screening in film festivals around the world. For more information on her latest projects visit her on IMDB and her websites at www.AdrienneLovette.com, www.TheGarageProductions.com .
Reza Salazar(Robbie) TV credits include Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Daredevil (Netflix), The Knick, The Blacklist, Believe, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Louie and Nuestro Barrio. Film credits include The Imperialists Are Still Alive!, See Girl Run and The Inquisition of Camilo Sanz. Upcoming projects; The Petrol Station by Sulayman Al-Bassam touring in Kuwait and The Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
Zachary Spicer(Kent Clark) grew up in small town Indiana, studied Archaeology & Literature at Indiana University before moving to New York to attend Circle in the Square Theatre School. BROADWAY: Macbeth (Park Ave Armory dir. Kenneth Branagh), Wit* TONY nom. (Manhattan Theatre Club dir. Lynne Meadow), OFF-BROADWAY: You Never Can Tell (Pearl Theatre), Man & Superman (Irish Rep Theatre), The Whipping Man (Manhattan Theatre Club), ANIMUS: Tennessee Williams Shorts (Theatre Row dir. Matthew Lillard), Dutch Heart of Man (Cherry Lane Theatre dir. Alan Langdon). TV: Antihero, Masters of None, Gotham, Blue Bloods, Louie, Law & Order SVU. FILM: The Good Catholic (dir. Paul Shoulberg) & upcoming Let it Go. Zachary is a company member at ANIMUS. Recipient of the NUVO Cultural Visionary Award
Logan Cunningham(Dillon) is an NYC-based actor and weirdo. Recent Off-Broadway credits include Incognito (Thespis Theatre Festival), Marry Me! (New York Musical Festival), and Rich and Lacie (Daisy Collective/Cherry Lane Theater). He is a voice actor-in-residence with the San Francisco-based independent game developer Supergiant Games and can be heard in the acclaimed video games Bastion and Transistor (BAFTA Game Award nominee: Best Performer). Their forthcoming third title, Pyre, is due in 2017. BA: Fordham University, proud member of LAByrinth Theater Company Intensive Ensemble 2014 (RIP Phil). Logan is on Twitter as @glancingonhuman
Tim Rerucha(Richard Cantlay) is a good ole boy originally from Polk County Florida. Director of the new comedy webseries Girl Santa and director and editor of the hit music video All I Want Is Star Wars. Writer, and Creator Breaking News With Tim Rerucha. He was awarded Outstanding Comedic Actor in a Comedy Webseries at the LAWEBFEST 2014 for his Starring role as Seth Morgan in The Sex Trade. www.Watchthesextrade.com He can also be seen doing standup comedy at NYC Comedy Club, The Laughing Devil, Broadway Comedy Club and others around the NYC area. Represented by Novy Talent Group. Agent Melanie Novy.
Charlotte Pines(media asst) is an actor, writer, and producer. She has been best known for her work in the Horror and Off-Broadway worlds of New York City. She launched her New York theatre career with Mr. Teller’s shocking Drama Desk nominee, PLAY DEAD, in its original New York run, with a picture of her featured just next to Cher in Vanity Fair, and was nominated for an NYIT Award for her leading role in CALLOUS CAD. You can see her on as a series lead in Fever Dreams' digital Horror/Camp series, FLESH FOR THE BEAST: TSUKIKO'S CURSE, and in her original series, CAT PLANET, which premiered at the Chattanooga Film Festival, now available on YouTube. Follow her antics: @charlottepines, and find out more at www.charlottepines.com.
Joel Haberli(Derrick) an actor of questionable talent and weak choices, has been working in the New York City area since 2008. Recent work includes “Bull” for CBS, “I love You… But I Lied” for Lifetime, "Person Of Interest” for CBS, and “Gotham” for FOX. Joel's dulcet tones can be heard on TV spots for AARP and Victoza as well as others too numerous to mention. Check out the full range of Joel’s flair for greatness at www.joelhaberli.com.
Jeanne Joe Perrone (James) A passionate creative professional based in New York City, Jeanne Joe Perrone works as a freelance writer, actress, and editor. As a writer, she has been published in Quail Bell Magazine, IVORY Online Magazine, Luna Luna Magazine, Aprhos, Transactions, Amazon and Lady Parts. As an actress, she has happily appeared in over 40 professional productions in the last 6 years, offering nuanced and playful performances in everything from Shakespearean classics to experimental movement art.
jeannejoeperrone.com.
Kevin Masterson (Chad) is an actor and comedian performing in New York City for the last four years. Kevin has a life coach who is also his mother! He has kept track of his vitamin intake for over four months. Kevin performed at both UCB stages and a plethora of lesser known stages across this lovely city. Kevin is also a part time cat sitter.
Caroline Dooner (Libby) is an actress, singer, comedian, writer, and songwriter. She lives in NYC and often works in Philly where she is from. She also performs her one woman show Possible Memoir Titles at Don't Tell Mama. She went to NYU/Tisch and studied at Upright Citizen's Brigade and performs improv with her team Sunday Matinee.
carolinedooner.com
Lauren Mack (Pre-Production Assistant Producer) has produced for both stage and screen, and is the co-founder of Halfstache Productions. Recent producing credits include Cat Planet (web series coming Nov. 2015) and Swipe Right, Swipe Left at the Duplex. She is also an actor (Metropolitan Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, Shakespeare Santa Cruz), singer (54 Below, Cotuit Center for the Arts), serves as acting faculty at New York Film Academy. BA: UCI, MFA: UNLV.
laurentmack.net / @eltimack
Jim Tripp (Director/Producer/Cinematographer/Editor for Season One)