We are proud to introduce the glorious cast of By the Dawn’s Early Light! What did we do to deserve such talented, kind, brilliant, good-looking people?

Camilo Almonacid (David in “Midnight Mass”) is a graduate of Rutgers University and received his BFA in Acting. He trained at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater in London and is an alumni of LAByrinth Theater’s Master Class. His most recent credits include The Waiter in “Blue Bloods” Julio Martinez in “Law and Order SVU,”  Yimmy inThe Lion (Manhattan Rep), Pancho in Night of the Iguana (Tenn 99), Camilo Tranquilo in a short film by Ryan O’Connor. At Rutgers Theater, he played Lenny in the production of In Arabia we’d all be Kings and Leontes/Old Shepherd in The Winter’s Tale.

Arturo Castro (Victor in “Midnight Mass”) was born in Guatemala but moved to New York at age 19 to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.  He has appeared in over a dozen professional stage productions including the Pulitzer prize nominatedElliot, a Soldier’s Fugue with the Luna Stage Theater Company, the award winning comedy Handball with the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, a lead role in the Process Group’s production of Population  8 which ran at the Soho Playhouse, and most recently We Are Soldiers by legendary Cuban playwright Pedro  Monje Rufus.  He has a strong supporting role, playing opposite Ben Gazzara, Talia Shire and Vinnie Pastore in the independent feature film,Looking for Palladin, He has the lead role in the short film Taught To Hate, which has been accepted into the Academy Award Short Film Competition. His television credits include 8 national commercials, the PBS series “We are New York,” and the upcoming Sci Fi network pilot “Expiration Date.”

Alicia Fitzgerald (Joanne in “Midnight Mass”) is happy to join the lovely folks of Apple Core Theater Company for this production of “Midnight Mass.” NY credits include Autobahn (Silent Street Productions); Hansel & Gretel, A Folk Musical (Sparrowtree); Tombstone (Inwood Shakespeare Festival); and The Irish Play (Hamm & Clov Stage Company). Love and warm thanks to family and friends!

Wynn Hall (Maria in “Midnight Mass”) is originally from New Orleans and lived in Baltimore before coming to New York. It was in Baltimore that Wynn began acting professionally, and has since had roles on television shows (Homicide: Life on the Street) and in films (Along Came a Spider and the award winning Bellclair Times).  Theatre credits include Miranda in The Tempest, Elizabeth in Six Degrees of Separation, the “mad animal” Inmate in Marat/Sade, Kendra in Talk Thirty to Me, and Madeline in Screwball. She is pleased to be performing with Apple Core Theater Company, and gives special thanks to Walter, Allison and Mel for having her. Wynn also designs and makes jewelry for Wynn Hall Jewelry. Earrings from her collection can be seen in the upcoming film Lay the Favorite.  

Mike Havok (Arturo in “Los Embrujados”) wants this bio to be perfect.  He wants it be entertaining, witty, and thought provoking while giving the reader a glimpse into his personality.  He searched Google for tips on how to write the perfect bio. He clicked on the first search result  (a wikiHow.com article) which proved to be unsatisfactory.  He then immediately gave up on his search, and scoffed at the idea of consulting the internet for such a thing in the first place.  So, instead, Mike would like to ask the reader a question that occupies his thoughts from time to time…  In the year 2045 — the year commonly referred to as “the singularity”; when technology is so far advanced, man and machine become one — will you allow your body to merge with machines, or will you reject them?… Mike received his training at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and recently completed the two year program at The Maggie Flanigan Studio. He also would like to thank everyone involved in the production for all their hard work and for providing such an amazing experience.

Jorge Humberto Hoyos (Father Claudio in “Midnight Mass”) is thrilled and honored to be a part of this amazing production of Mel Nieves’ By the Dawn’s Early Light.  Relocating to New York City in 2009 from the west coast, Jorge most recently appeared in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night with the Seeing Place Theater Company this past spring and in Fuente Ovejuna with the Nylon Fusion Collective last summer.  In 2010, he completed a national tour of the JENA Company’s ensemble production of their new play, America, Amerique and was featured as Shamrayev in Chekhov’s The Seagull at the American Theatre of Actors.  Performing with the Bruka Theater Company in Reno, Nevada, his diverse stage credits include Italian American Reconciliation, Cloud Nine, andSteambath.  For his dramatic leading performances in Ibsen’s A Doll’s Houseand Anouilh’s Becket at the Reno Theater, he was honored with Blythe Award nominations.  Jorge has trained with Terry Schreiber, Paul Russell and Margie Haber.

Flor De Liz Perez (Nadia in “Los Embrujados”) is a NYC-based actor, originally from the Dominican Republic. She recently originated the role of “Mujer Americana” in the Repertorio Espanol premiere of Caridad Svich’s In the Time of the Butterflies.  Favorite regional credits at PlayMakers Repertory include All My Sons with Ellen McLaughlin (dir. Davis McCallum), Pride and Prejudice (dir. Timothy Douglas), In the Continuum (dir. Liesl Tommy) and Nicholas Nickleby (dirs. Joseph Haj/Tom Quaintance).  Film and TV credits include the award-winning indie film One Number Two (Flexible Frame Productions) and The Good Wife(CBS).  She is involved in the Literary Wing at the Lark Play Development Center and volunteers with the 52^nd Street Project.  Training: MFA (Acting) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill/PlayMakers Repertory Company. www.flordelizperez.com

Kevin Prowse (Freddie in “Midnight Mass”) is super excited to work with Mel and Apple Core Theater Company. Theatre: After Loss (Theater for a New City), Solo Man Watusi? (HERE Arts Center), Who Stole the Soul? (HERE Arts Center), No Matinees(CenterStage NY), Karen and Tomas: I Touch Myself and Tours of Duty(DUTF-Cherry Lane Theatre), In the Heart of America (Interact Theatre, PA),The Shoemakers Holiday (Storm Theatre). Television/Film credits: “Law and Order,” “The Retributioners,” “Six Degrees,” “Kidnapped”; Maria Full of Grace.

Gordon Silva (Richard in “Midnight Mass”) would like to thank Apple Core Theater Company, the cast, and writer Mel Nieves for this opportunity. A special thanks to my acting coach Alice Spivak. Thank you CM and everyone at GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB. www.gordonsilva.com 

Karen Sours (Angie in “Midnight Mass”): A native of Mexico City, Karen’s most recent US productions include Chisa Hutchinson’s GLAAD Media Award Off-Off winner She Like Girls (Ohio Th.), Shanley’s Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (Gene Frankel Th.) directed by Alex Correia, The Seagull (Gene Frankel Th.) directed by Alan Langdon, and 7 Sins in 60 Minutes (HERE & Philly Fringe).  Film/TV includeEnglish As A Second Language-PBS, NuvaRing Dish Series, Rachel Ray Show, The Today Show, Insidious (Winner at the NYIFF), and In The Wood’ Web Series.  Karen obtained her BFA in Theatre from Texas State University.  She has continued studies at Circle in the Square Theatre School, Labyrinth Theater Company’s Master Class, Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford, England, and private study with her mentor, Alan Langdon. 

Damian Thompson (Aamir in “Los Embrujados”) is delighted to be a part of this moving production. This marks his Apple Core Theater Company debut. Damian has performed all cross the country. Favorite roles include the Prince of Morocco in the Merchant of Venice at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Napthali in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Surflight Theatre, and Sylvester in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at the Acorn Theatre. Love to his family and friends.

1 July 2011 ·