ROCKET MEN CAST
VELEETA DACOSTA is excited to be back with Skypilot Theatre Company in this production of ROCKET MEN, having appeared in last season's HELLCAB. She would like to thank God, her friends and family for their continued love and support. A special thank you to the most awesome sister, Trecia, and also Ziggy, her cuddle buddy, who keeps her from feeling lonely.

CHAD DOSSETT is back on stage after a short-lived hiatus from L.A. theatre, most recently appearing as “Larry” in THE RAFT OF THE MEDUSA, this time pulling double-duty as a co-producer with Entitlement Pictures. Favorite roles include “Sammy” in SAMMY'S PILLS (art) and “Guy Driving Car” in several commercials (commerce). Currently Chad studies with Steppenwolf and is completing his own film, the Little Rascals style short, SAMMY'S PILLS (shameless plug #2). He also works in public relations and is rumored to have bartended the Oscars. Most importantly Chad would like to thanks the St. Louis Cardinals for winning the World Series and bringing large amounts of joy to his Midwestern heart.
MARK IRVINGSEN* is very happy to be involved with this stellar production. Some of his favorite roles include the fabled Big Bad Wolf in FALSEHOOD, which played at the Cannes International Film Festival; Bobby, the White Trash Truck Dude, in HOLD UP, now playing on HBO; and definitely Deputy Dino in the Sci-Fi Channel horror comedy classic MAMMOTH. In his free time, Mark enjoys confounding his girlfriend, constructing chocolate cacti for vacationing New Guinea tribesmen, and throwing crashed computer hard drives at wild sky green parrots at Zuma Beach for increased cardiovascular benefit. Contact info: irvingsen@yahoo.com
JOHN JOYCE is an incorrigible East Coast underground – “semi-legend” – actor, drummer, sex god, martial artist, unofficial spaceman, and Bjork fan. Descending from a long line of rakish, charming Irish bastards, Joyce recently relocated to LA form Boston, MA. Once described as, the “Jimi Hendrix of acting” – Joyce mostly feels like the “Pete Townsend of acting”…or maybe that “guy from the flaming lips of acting”. *PRODUCER’S CAVEAT – Mr. Joyce has been nominated for an I.R.N.E. award for his work in WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE.* John dedicates the show to the audience. Enjoy the Show.
MICHAEL MAIZE has been jogging steadily ever since the age of 5. He swiftly moved through various physical fitness awards in his elementary and junior high school years, after which he attended the Jogging Academy of America in Belhelm, Massachusetts. He then decided to completely run a different path and pursue an acting career in Los Angeles. In the ten years that Michael has been in LA he has had supporting roles in various television shows, as well as short and feature films. He is delighted to come back to his roots in ROCKET MEN. Jog on!
KIRSTEN ROETERS* is a classically-trained actress, with over a decade of improv under her belt. She tours with her two-woman show, KEILLY & ROETERS, all over the continent. (This continent, not THE continent, although she did attend university in the UK…) This includes local shows at IOWest, Comedy Central Stage, and the Groundlings. Her extensive stage work spans from Mark Taper New Works Festival to San Francisco’s critically-acclaimed, Magic Theatre. She wrote and starred in the short film NO SMALL TALK, which has been licensed by Atom Films & Blip TV. TV & Film: GHOST WHISPERER, CARNIVALE, MINORITEAM, the Hilary Swank project FREEDOM WRITERS, and multiple indie films and about a dozen commercials. www.prettyandskinny.com
LYLE SKOSEY is having an interesting career that has taken him around the world, from his birth place on Chicago's South Side, to LA and as far as Malaysia. There he learned to speak Malay and has appeared in over 250 episodes of television, most notably the prime-time drama CITY OF THE RICH, produced ironically by Rupert Murdoch’s UTV International. Now, based in Los Angeles, he’s made only one overseas detour to host the travel program 100% PURE NEW ZEALAND, currently airing on CNN USA. Lyle is most proud of his Chicago theatre credits which include Sharon Evan’s hit play BLIND TASTING (winner of New Original Work) as the Italian Marquis; Fillipo De' Presario. He's is thrilled to be back on the boards with such a brilliant cast in Clyde’s hilarious original work. Also, many thanks to producer Steve Howard for all his work “above and beyond”. And a nod to Bob Rusch and Sky Pilot Theatre for all their support. Lyle dedicates his performance to his wife of one year, Louise, winner of the prestigious “Most Patient and Supportive Woman in the World Award”. Lyle is also a professional horse rider currently teaching at the Paddock Riding Club in Atwater Village, Los Angeles.
* Members of Actors Equity Association