Collaborative Ensemble

Marquis Hallerdin: born in New York City, Marquis' love for acting started young. When he wasn't racing in Track & Field events in High School he was participating in his drama club where he discovered a love for Improv. In 2018, He enrolled in and completed the core Improv program at Upright Citizens Brigade. As a member of The Complete Theatre Company, Marquis is looking not only to work more in Comedy, but to hone his craft and explore other genres.

Scarlett Wynne: grew up in Sydney, Australia, where she performed voices and characters for her family as a child. She began acting and writing as a way to overcome shyness, and soon developed a love for it that brought her to the other side of the world to New York! She graduated from AADA NY in 2019 and soon found The Complete Theatre Company.

Sean Hazen: Graduated from AADA and not long after that he found his way over to The Complete Theatre Company! Growing up Sean was apart of his local Boy Scout troop 219 where he always enjoyed doing skits around the campfire for his troop. Back in 2016 Sean was offered a position with The Walt Disney World Resort where he worked, lived, and played for a whole year. He was lucky enough to hang out with characters all day mostly Goofy, Tigger, and the First Order Storm Troopers.

Melissa McCaig-Welles: studied Theatre at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy then shortly thereafter made a move to Chicago where she studied and performed with Second City Improv. In between she started an art gallery "McCaig-Welles" where she curated over 200 exhibitions both in the US and internationally. Recent film and television projects include roles in “Untitled Success Story”, The Sundance Film and Tribeca Film Feature, “Adios Friend”, “Billions” Showtime, Upcoming Netflix Series “Iguana”, “Lame Office People” on Amazon Prime (Season 2) and she just wrapped up a “Huggies” commercial, playing the role of a stressed out mom . She currently lives in Brooklyn NY with her two sons and is proud and thrilled to be working with The Complete Theatre Company!

Steven Dougles Bentley: born in Baltimore and played football for the 1999 Baltimore Champions, The Patterson Clippers. As a child he fell in love with acting. And his goal growing up, was to move to New York City to pursue that dream; which is exactly what he’s doing!

Alexandra Bernal: is a classical trained actress from Bogotá, Colombia. She trained under Daniel Calderón and joined DECA Theater company starring in the productions of Agamemnon and The Blind, touring with them for 2 years. She made her debut on the American stage with an Off-Off-Broadway production of Guys and Dolls. She has performed in a series of plays at Dixon Theater and Theater For The New City. She began her on camera work in 2016, landing a supporting role in the film ‘Lupe’ and more recently a feature on Season 4 of the TV show Gotham. She is currently a member of The Actors’ Gym and Brave Artist Collective performing groups in New York City. On her spare time Alexandra is a stage combat extraordinaire and kickboxer.

Deandra Bernardo: is from Savannah, Georgia and has being in theater programs since she was eight. Her favorite high school role was Richie in A Chorus Line and this is when she knew she wanted to pursue theater professionally. She graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2018 and her conservatory credits include :Henry VI Part 1 (Bastard/Suffolk), A Spare Me (Eco), Mighty Atoms (Barbara Buttrick). She is so excited to be apart of The Complete Theatre Company!

Marie Bridget Dundon: work in Canada includes Blithe Spirit at Sudbury Theatre Centre, Harvey at The Orillia Opera House, House of Blue Leaves at Theatre NFLD Labrador, Night Must Fall at The Red Barn Theatre Ontario, and Road with Mercury Theatre, Toronto. Shakespeare: With Judith Shakespeare Company: Henry V111, Henry V1, and Two Gentlemen of Verona. With Inwood Shakespeare Festival: Comedy ofErrors, and Richard 111/Queen Elizabeth. With ATA: Richard the Third/Queen Margaret. With The Complete Theatre Company: Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Jensen Fest, and numerous Variety Shows.

Victoria Marliny: found theatre at the age of seven when her parents took her to see Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. Since then, Victoria has had a passion for performing, no matter the medium. Victoria graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in May 2018, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. Believing in the power of the arts and media to tell empowering stories, she hopes to use her skills to impact audiences whether it's with a laugh or with a cry. When she's not rehearsing, Victoria can be found listening to 80's music or writing about her feelings.

Sam Gayden: got his first experience in Editing, Screenwriting, and Acting, after joining AV Video Productions in high school. He loved the class so much he took it for the next three years. After high school he wanted to continue acting so he attended John Casablancas to get more training. After completing training there, Sam decided to take a leap, and move to New York to commit to performance full-time. He’s excited to be a member of The Complete Theatre Company and to learn from his fell cast mates.

Sandy Singh: was born and raised in a small village in Guyana, South America. She spent her days in the sun and at nights, wishing upon billions of stars. She moved to New York with her family in 2005 for a better life and opportunities. Sandy was introduced to theatre in High School where her drama teacher told her she has to pursue acting. In undergrad at Queens College, Sandy majored in Drama and Theatre and was surrounded by inspirational women who encouraged her to take her acting even further. In 2016, she was offered to study at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the U.K. It was the most important, best decision she has ever made. Now in 2018, Sandy graduated with her MFA in Acting with distinction. She is currently back in New York working and staying creative in the arts and hoping to achieve her dreams as a storyteller.

Chandy: born to a family in the film industry has been acting since she was a few months old. Her father is a writer, director and a cinematographer, a gold medalist from Film and Television Institute of India and mother a writer, actress and a producer, who did her masters in Theatre. While growing up Chandini acted in an Indian series as a child. After her Bachelors in Arts, she was so in awe of her grandfather that she pursued law and became a corporate lawyer but on the side she followed her passion and also worked as an assistant director and actor in social awareness related short films. Participated in a game show series, spoke for a panel on national TV giving her opinion as a lawyer and did voice over narration for a BBC documentary on Communal Violence in India. In 2009 she was cast as a second lead for an international film Divane Ishq. Since then she has done two short films that made it to film festivals. Her latest stints were of Instagram advertisement, taking up the basic cooking skills challenge at Condé Nast for their web series and getting interviewed by TV Asia where she spoke up against the H4 visa policy change.

Indonesia Knights: has appeared in over a dozen Complete Theatre Company productions. She made her first television debut as Madison Sanclair in Mob Mentality. Indonesia is also a playwright and accomplished Improviser.

Dave Malinsky: is an actor who combines classics with comedy. He has researched, written and performed a One-Man Play based on Theatre during the American Revolution called PLAYING AT WAR. More recently, he's been in several independant films including Abbey Singer/Songwriter (dir. Onur Tukel), Tormenting the Hen (dir. Theodore Collatos) and Moderate Folly (dir. Wilson Mbiavagnia). He also took a staring role in Space Race by Nicholar Gentile. He is very happy to be a part of the Complete Theatre Company!

Natasha Diaz: fell in love with acting at the age of 16 after working at a summer camp for the arts. Growing up her family called her “D.Q” which stood for “Drama Queen” because of her extrovert and eccentric personality. In high school she majored in dance and took a few acting classes. She studied theatre at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City for college. There she learned that acting wasn’t just her gift, but her one and only passion.

Roberta Kirshbaum: received her degrees in Theatre from Boston and Columbia Universities, and has continued her training at HB Studio, Upright Citizen’s Brigade, and Terry Schrieber studio, to name a few. Starting out mainly in theatre and summer stock, her credits now include a web series, TV pilots, industrials, and independent films. She especially loves the work with The Complete Theatre Company and is a proud member of Sag-Aftra. Please, visit: www.RobertaKirshbaum.com

Matt Benincasa: is excited to be a member of The Complete Theatre Company. He has recently completed the conservatory training program at the Terry Knickerbocker Studio in Brooklyn, NY. He first studied with Terry at the William Esper Studio in 2012. Matt is a graduate of Fordham University, where he majored in Communications with a film concentration, as well having a minor in Theatre. Past credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream, independent film roles, and television credits on Investigation Discovery. He is originally from Westchester County, NY and currently lives in Hartsdale, NY.

Jaime Campbell: is elated to be a new member of the The Complete Theatre Company. She hails from Moncton, New Brunswick, on Canada’s East Coast. She has recently completed the Associate Degree Program at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. While preoccupied with school for the past two years, Jaime has managed to enjoy some down time. Having spent many an hour figure skating in ice arenas as a child, she welcomed the temporary escape of skating on the rinks at Bryant Park and Rockefellar Plaza. A diehard fan of “Friends” from an early age, Jaime had somehow managed to memorize the dialogue from every episode. As fate would have it, she recently appeared in a NYU Tisch School of the Arts Student Film as Monica, much to her delight.

Emmy Royelle: studied Theatre at Hartwick College and is now thrilled to be continuing her acting training with The Complete Theatre Company. She was last seen in the production of Black Panther Women and the Off-Broadway Play, Conversations with an Average Joe, The Grinder, a Trilogy of Plays. Other favorite roles include: Cherry Reds, Once on this Island, Neighborhood 3, Requisition of Doom, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Yesterday’s Window, The Apple Tree, Trojan Women, and Smokey Joe’s Café. Film credits include Redo, The Promoter's Club, and Law. 

Alex J. Kryslur: is a Junior, Musical Theatre Major at Talent Unlimited High School in Manhattan. Most recently Alex played The Wizard and Felicite in off-Broadway productions of The Wizard of Oz and the Little Mermaid. In 2017 he appeared in the original musical Middle School Madness and in several student films including Everything Happens at the Middle School Dance, Playground and a reboot of Girl Meets World. Alex also received his first TV role as a Goth Kid in an Episode of “The Real Story” on ID Network. During his own middle school years, Alex played Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, Pyramus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Big Bad Wolf in Into the Woods . He wrote and directed a number of films while participating in Wing Span Arts including Ciller, which appeared in the 2015 New York Children's International Film Festival. Alex has been a member of Writopia for three years and is currently authoring “Cough Drops” a Fantasy novel. 2018 will marks the second summer Alex participates in an international volunteer initiative as a Student Blogger with Global Leadership Adventures. He has also received his second scholarship to attend French Woods Camp for the performing arts where he appeared in Harvey and performed as a vocalist in Rock Shop during their 2017 season.

Roy P DeVito: was born in East New York, Brooklyn. Growing up Roy had a lot of friends, which gives him the unique ability to play many characters. Roy always new he would be an actor. In grade school he would do skits from movies at lunchtime. The other kids love it, so that gave Roy the confidents to be more bold and do more acting for his friends. He first trained at Susan Grace Cohen Studio. Then he was invited to go to The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, then trained at Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Roy P DeVito’s dream was always to be an actor. He started his career late in life but really he was always an actor. It just goes to show you, you are never too old to live your dream.

Alba Caccavale (Vaz): feels that being in the entertainment business has always been in her blood. She started performing at a young age. Alba also dances and plays the piano. She has studied at HB Studio with Trudy Steibl. Alba loves being a member of The Complete Theatre Company

Steven Gamble: is thrilled to be a member of such a passionate, hardworking community of actors at The Complete Theater Company. He is originally from Charlotte, NC and graduated from UNC Wilmington with a BA in Film Studies and minor in Theater. He moved to New York shortly after graduation with eyes on an acting career. Steven has been in featured roles on television, web commercials, as well as many student films. He also likes to sing, being selected to the North Carolina All-State and Mars Hill College choir.

Kacey Czosnowski: performing since the ripe old age of two. Starting with "plays" she put on for her parents (which consisted of yelling and running around with her brothers), she followed her dream all the way to New York City. After participating in community theatre and various high school plays and musicals, she graduated from the New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts. She is very excited to be a member of The Complete Theatre Company!

David Woodrow: happily joined the Company in April, 2011. After a short time as an academic professional, he spent 24 years in the financial services industry before retiring in 2009. He then studied acting with David Mogentale of 29th Street Rep. After appearing in a staged reading at Castillo Theatre, he debuted in the role of Harry Fatt in Odets’ Waiting for Lefty at the 45th Street Theatre in March, 2011. Since then he has appeared onstage, recentlyin Still on the Corner (Castillo); Bacchae Redux (Robert Moss Theatre-NYCFringe), Snow White & the Beast (Lee Strasberg Institute - to be made into a film Winter 2015); Yentl (Heights Players); Carmen’s Place (Castillo); Ringmaster (Kraine- Frigid Festival); Grimm Bros. Spectaculathon (Richmond Shepherd Theatre/TCTC); The Jealous Husband (Producer’s Club); Blood Feud (Abington Theatre/TCTC); Freedom Summer (Brecht Forum). His filmography includes student and independent shorts and features with a nomination for a Loomis Award, best supporting actor in Sins of the Father (LIU film festival).

Alycia Heckathorn: after obtaining a BA in Theatre at Northern Michigan University, Alycia moved to NYC to pursue an MA in Dance Education at New York University. She currently works as an elementary school dance teacher in Brooklyn. Some favorite roles include Vivienne in Legally Blonde and Luciana in Comedy of Errors, both at NMU. Since being in the city, she has performed with Sue Samuel's Jazz Roots Dance Company as well as in Murder on the Runway, a dance and fashion show. She is thrilled to be returning to her acting roots with The Complete Theatre Company!

Dorsey Sprouls: is honored to be a new part of the Complete Theatre Company! Fresh out of Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor's in Theatre and Entertainment arts with a major in Illustration, he moved to Brooklyn to pursue a career in writing, directing, and acting. For the past eight years, he has worked all over the stage, in performance, design, directing, construction and props. Some of his most memorable roles were in The Producers (Leo Bloom), Little Shop of Horrors (Orin), The Addams Family (Mal, Properties Master), A Comedy of Errors (Dromio of Syracuse), The Secret Garden (Ben), Into the Woods (Prince's Steward),, Blood Brothers (Mickey), and the one-man production of The Myths and Bricks Project, which he also directed and designed. Dorsey is so happy to finally be in NYC to chase his dreams and grow as an actor and artist, and would like to thank his ever-supportive family and his wonderful friends of "Hell on Hewitt."

Giselle M. Chatelain: New Media (YouTube): Jamie in American Kirare-Yaku; Film: Lt. Sandra Parker in Necrosis Inc.: Requiem; Off-Broadway: Carny/ensemble in Woyzeck Musical Deathmetal (Gorilla Rep.) NY: Mrs. Fezziwig/Mrs. Cratchitt in A Christmas Carol; Val in An Impossible Love (TCTC); Sally December/Lady Snowflake in Soul Samurai, Tilly in She Kills Monsters (York College), Attendant in Iphigenia in Aulis (UTC # 61 & La Mama), Aellin in First to Draw to Blood (Mortal Folly Theatre). Regional Theatre: Honey in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Silk Dress Productions); Jo in A Taste of Honey, Charlotte in The Night of the Iguana, and Collette in Brewed (Four Humours Theatre Company). Giselle spent 2 years as an Acting Fellow at Hedgerow Theatre, and served as Assistant Managing Director for the 2012 & 2013 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. Recognized by the Society of American Fight Directors as an Advanced Actor/Combatant, with a basic pass in Smallsword (2017) and recommended passes in Quarterstaff, Rapier & Dagger (2017), Single Sword, Broadsword & Shield, Unarmed (2016) and Broadsword (2014) She served as fight choreographer for I Hope They Serve Beer on Broadway (Gorilla Rep), Beauty and the Beast (JPAS), Camelot (Rivertown Repertory Theatre & Slidell Little Theatre), and Romeo and Juliet (Hedgerow Theatre).

Brian Tracy: wrote the play Iowa which was a recipient of a 2003 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts. He has had three plays chosen for the Samuel French Festival. As an actor, he’s appeared at South Coast Repertory Theatre Alice in Wonderland, and The Gloucester Stage Company The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket (original production). In New York: The Wings Theatre Company Six Degrees of Separation; The Seagull at the Bernie West Theatre Co. (under the direction of Thomas G. Waites); and Playwrights Horizons Young Playwrights Series. His television credits include One Life to Live, Ryan’s Hope, and As the World Turns. He has studied with Larry Moss, Bill Hickey, and Austin Pendleton.

James Christie: has been acting for the last fifteen years. He has appeared in numerous Off -Off Broadway shows, all of The New York Soap Operas in recurring U5 roles, as well as National and Regional Commercials. James is also a former professional soccer player, martial arts expert, and Soccer Coach for kids.

Amy Lipshy: is honored to be a member of The Complete Theatre Company. Originally from California, Amy holds a B.S. in Accounting from USC and for the past 12 years has worked at a major premium cable network. She is a graduate of the award-winning Ted Bardy Acting Studio in NYC. She is also a trained dancer who has worked with renowned chorographer Jason Myhre and is a former member of N2it Dance Company. She is a color guard veteran of the world champion Santa Clara Vanguard and Fantasia Winter Guard and is currently active in CrossFit. As an actor, she has been featured in showcases for Ted Bardy’s Studio, R-Way Productions and is currently working on an independently produced web series.

Gloria Lamoureux: has performed on stages in NY and NJ for years and has begun working in film as well. Favorite stage roles include Margie Walsh in Good People, the title character in Shirley Valentine and in Becky’s New Car, Bev/Kathy in Clybourne Park, and Lady Croom in Arcadia. Recent leading roles also include: Eurydice Descending (Midtown International Theatre Festival), Sex, Relationships and Sometimes…Love (Producers Club), and Savannah Bay (Culture Connection Theatre). Gloria is a member of Alliance Repertory Theatre Company, works with the Women Playwrights Series at Centenary Stage Company, and has studied with Frank Licato and Kathy Hendrickson. She earned an MA in theater from Montclair State and a BA in drama from Queens College. Gloria is thrilled to be a member of TCTC!

John Mulcahy: come to acting late in life after spending most of his life in Miami teaching science. He attended the St. Petersburg State Theater Arts Academy in Russia; which was a fascinating experience, being the birth place of the Stanislavsky's method of acting training. And he loves acting!

For more information, please, write to Annie Ward at annieward@tctheatrecompany.com