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PETER COTTONTAIL, JR. CAST
  CARLEEN BEZECK (Mrs. Cottontail) - love's storytelling and is thrilled to join this talented cast in this enchanting production of Peter Cottontail, Jr.
  DAVE CRAIG (Hector) - became enthralled with theatre arts at the ripe old age of four years after seeing a local production of Oklahoma. He eventually became a member of the International Thespian Society where he competed and placed in state acting competitions and earned a full college scholarship for acting. Through college he taught an after school drama program for middle and high school kids, founded an improv company, and began a youth improv program in Orlando, Fl. Dave went on to act in many experimental theatre and sketch comedy productions from Disney’s Redcat to the NoHo Arts, he’s also credited in several independent films and on TV. Dave’s current role is that of President of Dream To Screen Productions, a Los Angeles based production company. Dave is proud to have his four year hiatus away from the stage come to a close with the opportunity to share the excitement of theatre with our youth.
  LIZ EDWARDS (Penelope Cottontail) - comes to L.A. via Nashville, TN and Emerson College in Boston, MA where she received a B.A. in musical theatre and theatre education. While at Emerson, she developed a love of Theatre for young audiences and spent the summers working with kids at Camp Seafarer in NC. She hopes to go on to study Drama Therapy in Graduate School. All in all, she is delighted to be a part of such a wonderful production! Liz has been seen on stage in L.A. in several productions, as well as Film, TV and her latest Internet Webisodes coming this spring, TALES FROM TWO CITIES. Liz would like to thank her amazing family and friends for being so supportive and for keeping her going! She dedicates this performance to Johnny and Sally.
ENCI (Mrs. Kovac) - was born and raised in Hungary and lived in Germany before she came to the US. Since her move to the States, she worked in N.Y. and L.A., appearing in print campaigns, commercials, on stage, and in films. Recent work includes a feature, a couple of shorts and a
couple of plays. Enci is serving on the SAG Conservatory Committee and she is a SkyPilot Theatre Company Member. Enci lives car-free with her husband in Los Angeles and rides her bike everywhere. Please, change lanes when passing her ;-) To view Enci's reel, photos, and credits, go to www.imdb.com or visit her website www.EnciPerforms.com.
MIRIAM KORN(Martha Kovac) - is excited to be a part of this fun production!!! She grew up in Orange County/ Long Beach, went to UCLA and loves tennis, running, math and anything having to do with nature. Miriam's past credits include several features, commercials and television shows including SUPERNATURAL, VERONICA MARS and most recently, the pilot HALFS AND HAVE NOTS. Currently she's at Upright Citizen's Brigade doing Improv. For more information check out her website at www.MiriamKorn.com.
  KATE RUNKEL (Mrs. Cottontail) - received a BFA from the Boston Conservatory of Music and spent the next several years performing all over the United States. She also got to travel the world singing on cruise ships. Kate spent a few years in Nashville, where she co-founded a production company, Rave Revues. They produced original plays, musical revues and improv and sketch comedy shows. Since coming to LA, Kate has been in many television shows, such as NEWSRADIO, DREW CAREY, 90210, NORM, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, YOUNG AND RESTLESS, and commercials and theatrical productions. She is thrilled to be part of Skypilot theatre’s first children’s theatre production and loves playing Peter’s mother.
BOB RUSCH (Lyle) - has previously performed in JERRY AND TOM, SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO, HELLCAB and REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT, all with SkyPilot Theatre Company. His television credits include LIFE, ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, DESPER ATE HOUSEWIVES and COLD CASE, to name a few. Film credits include GODS OF CIRCUMSTANCE, BOILER MAKER and SAN SABA. For a complete listing of his credits, search his name on www.imdb.com and to watch his acting reel, search his name at www.youtube.com. Bob is also the Artistic Director of SkyPilot Theatre Company and would like to thank you for your support of this production.
AMY SCHLOERB (Peter Cottontail) - is very excited to be joining the cast of PETER COTTONTAIL, JR! She loves kids and theatre, so putting both together is a guaranteed good time! When the bunny ears come off, Amy is very involved in the comedy scene at IO West, taking weekly classes and performing with her improv team, "Vermafia!" several times a month. Favorite past productions include TWELFTH NIGHT (Viola), SKIN OF OUR TEETH (Gladys), and AUNT DAN AND LEMON (Mindy). Check her out at www.AmySchloerb.com!
CREW
BENTON JENNINGS (Director) - Has performed and directed Theater for Young Audiences for over 25 years in various theatres and touring companies, and for 2 years was a resident actor/director/teacher at the prestigious Casa Manana Playhouse in Fort Worth. Previously seen in SkyPilot's main stage productions REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT, HELLCAB,& TAKING SIDES. Other theatre consists of over 100 roles in all theatrical genres, plus over 6000 Comedy Old West Shows. Currently performing in LOST IN HOLLYWOODLAND for Theatre 40. Feature film principal roles include IN HER SHOES, MR. & MRS. SMITH, AN AMERICAN CAROL, LAST OF THE MOHICANS, WINNING LONDON and lead roles in indies HOW HENRI CAME TO STAY, HIGHWAY TO HELL and MACON COUNTY WAR. TV roles include 12 MILES OF BADROAD, HEARTLAND, SCRUBS, DEXTER, WITHOUT A TRACE, IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, STRONG MEDICINE, CHARMED, JAG,
DREWCAREY, ARLI$$, FAMILY LAW, PROFILER, and many commercials. For more information please visit www.BentonJennings.com.
CINDYMARIE JENKINS (Co Producer& Co Costumer) - is a theater director, writer and educator. Her play VOICES FROM CHORNOBYL was selected by Chernobyl charities to perform annual Anniversary Readings in the UK and is expanding to the US. Demo available on website www.VoicesFromChornobyl.com. Recent Directing includes: TEN ( a workshop of her new play), BOY GETS GIRL by Rebecca Gilman, ASSASSINS by Sondheim & Weidman, JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR by Kitty Felde and various productions of VOICES FROM CHORNOBYL. She also teaches DUI Prevention to students across Los Angeles as part of the Wheel Smarts Theater Program, a division of Safe Moves. She is happy to be a part of Skypilot and welcomes you to the show!
FABIOLA LEDESMA (Costume Designer) - Having done wardrobe for TAKING SIDES in October 07, Fabiola is very excited about once again working with SkyPilot Theater Company! Already having an Associate Degree in fashion, this native californian will be making a move to New York in September. There she will continue education at the Fashion Institute of Technology were she will pursue working for fashion magazines as a wardrobe stylist. Through her love and appreciation for clothing, styling, and design she will continue to breath creatively and continue to live in a world through vivid imagination!
DANUTA TOMZYNSKI (Set Designer) - is a Los Angeles native and has designed sets in the LA area since1999 with various theater groups. Her design training includes fashion design, textile design, graphic design, interior and retail design, scenic and fine art painting. Danuta has worked as co-producer for theater and film. She has been the production designer for a feature length thriller, KILLING ARIEL. She is presently researching three feature film scripts with two directors/writers. Danuta is grateful to have found production design as a way to combine all her design sensibilities. This is her third collaboration with Skypilot Theatre Group. She is grateful to have met and worked with Skypilot Theatre Group and director Benton Jennings and thanks them for their spirit of collaboration.