Richard II

CAST

Jonathan returns to the Uprising Theatre Company stage after his vibrant portrayal of Shakespeare's tortured Prince in the West Coast premiere of the Uprising Theatre Company's HAMLET and followed up with his equally stirring depiction of the conflicted eponymous MACBETH and last season’s RICHARD III. He also starred in the critically acclaimed independent film Circuit. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees in the Theatre Arts from California State University, Long Beach and University of Missouri respectively. He recently costarred on Broadway in Moliere's classic Scapin directed by Bill Irwin. He is also proud to have starred opposite Joanne Woodward in Noel Coward's Hay Fever. Jonathan spent many years playing the classics with prestigious companies in New York such as John Houseman's The Acting Company; the Roundabout Theatre Company; the Berkshire Theatre Festival; Williamstown Theatre Festival; the Public Theatre; the New York Shakespeare Festival; and others. Jonathan also has produced a play Off Broadway which had a successful run at the Judith Anderson Theatre on 42nd which he starred in with his wife, Carolanne. Locally, he recently starred as Wykowski in Biloxi Blues at the Pasadena Playhouse and has appeared on Television in Navy NCIS, The Norm Show and American Dreams.

I love you Cabble. -- JWD

ANDY SCOTT HARRIS – THE GROOM

Andy Scott Harris, age 10, is excited to play the role of the Groom in his second production for the Uprising Theatre Company. Andy’s other theatre credits include A Christmas Carol, Richard III, Cheaper By The Dozen, The Sound Of Music, Alice In Wonderland, The Music Man, and High School Musical. His film and television credits include Angels & Demons, Love Takes Wing, Men of a Certain Age, The No Sit List, House M.D., Dexter, Big Love, Reno 911! and Frank TV. In his spare time, Andy likes to swim, play baseball, and play the guitar. Management: Martin Weiss Management. Agent: Daniel Hoff Agency.

Linnea Pyne* – Queen Isabel

LA Theater: RUBY SUNRISE (Kate, Pacific Stages Salon) FATHER’S and SONS (Fyenichka); SUMMER and SMOKE (Alma, Fountain); NY Theatre: RETRIBUTION (Marianne u/s, Off-Broadway), THE PHILANDERER (Julia, Connelley Theatre) ;Repertory Theatre Highlights: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Titania, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival) LOVE’S LABOR’’S LOST(Rosalind, HVSF), ROMEO and JULIET (Juliet, California Shakespeare Festival) Film: Campbell Scott’s Company Retreat, soon to be released. Linnea is a graduate of the MFA program at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts where she was seen in many productions. Linnea Is thrilled to be doing Shakespeare again and is grateful to her friend Jonathan for letting her kiss him twice without getting cooties, her husband for his forever love and support, Skye for helping make it possible to rehearse and “the girls” – her daughter’s Molly Kate and Sarah Jane - who’ve taught her how to be a better person and actor both.

MARY COBB * - Duchess of York

Mary is delighted to return for her second Uprising Theatre Company production. She was last seen as Queen Margaret in Richard III. Mary's theatrical credits (regional and local) include Mayor Dogsborough - The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Gertrude & Beryl in Gertrude Stein in Hell, written and directed by her beloved Gregory Von Dare, Martha in Gallows Humor, the Woman in Chains in The Trojan Women, Jo Anne in Company, Algy in The Club, Sicinius Brutus in Coriolanus, Catherine - An Eney of the People, The Nurse - Romeo and Juliet, Queen Margaret, King John and Richard III, Lady Bracknall - The Importance of Being Earnest, Nora - A Touch of the Poet, Mama Rose - Gypsy!, Brabantio and Montano in Othello, Juno in Out of This Wrold, Vera in Mame and Corin in As You Like It. Mary's televison and film credits include CBS - The Young and the Restless, Call to Glory for Tisch-Avnet and Palmerstown for Norman Lear. Mary coaches children and adults in Shakespearean roles and iambic pentameter. Mary Cobb is represented by Ross Stevens Artists & Entertainment and her manager, Sharr Ross, can be reached at 213 908-0809.

ERIC ALTMAN – Willougby/Exton

Eric began his acting in elementary school back in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Just a few parts, like playing the Evil Visir in 1001 Nights. Then, it was not until he was well into High School that he was drawn back to the stage. His first serious part as a teenage dysfunctional pyromaniac in the play Juvie. Followed by a comedic role in Neil Simon's Fools. Then, again, a hiatus. This time due to the attraction of his love of music, in particular singing. He has been the lead singer of three locally touring bands to date. Moving to Los Angeles from Florida, Eric met some people (actors) who rekindled his passion once more and for the last three years since, he has been aggressively persuing his acting career. To date he has taken classes, performed in various improv shows and now makes his Los Angeles stage acting debut with Richard II.

GREGORY GIFFORD GILES* – HENRY PERCY, EARL OF NORTHUMBERLAND

Gregory G. Giles is delighted to make both his Uprising Theatre Co. & Raven Theatre venue debut, though he's no stranger to the NoHo arts scene. Indeed, one of his first appearances on a Los Angeles stage was just around the corner, at the Secret Rose, in a production of "Richard III," which also featured current fellow castmate Mary Cobb-Suchor. Greg's also appeared down the street at the Eclectic Co. Theatre, as well as countless other stages around town, in the Valley, Hollywood, & elsewhere. Originally from Sioux City, Iowa, Greg was educated at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, & at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, S.D., where he received both his J.D. (Law) & M.A. (Theatre). He practiced law briefly in his hometown, before moving to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, where he lived & worked for nearly a dozen years. Greg was privileged to have an AEA performing apprenticeship at the world-famous Guthrie Theater, where he trained under, among other mentors, the late Garland Wright. After earning his Equity, SAG & AFTRA cards, & making a living exclusively from acting, Greg moved to Los Angeles in 2001, & has since worked extensively on numerous stages around town. He's also appeared in many commercials & corporate videos, the TV shows "Boomtown," "E.R.," "Cold Case," "Gilmore Girls," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," & in the feature films "World & Time Enough," "...and the Earth Did Not Swallow Him," "the Seekers," "Never Say MacBeth," "My Big Fat Independent Movie," "What's Up, Scarlet?," & "LIVE!" Early in his career, in a production of "Richard II" at the Guthrie, Greg played one of the King's assassins, so the circle has surely come 'round! Greg is a proud member of the Classical Theatre Lab & Theatre40.

Meredyth Yund

Meredyth Yund has a BFA in Acting from Ithaca College, NY where she appeared in "Lilly Dale" and "The Trojan Women." She has also been seen in "Unscripted," a Dish Network commercial, as well as many short and feature length independent films. After 5 years, she is excited to tread the boards again!

ADDITIONAL CAST:

Brett Colbeth, Melissa Dalton*, Paul Hartel*, Dylan Hoffman, Jeffery Hoffman*, David Knell*, Adam Mondschein*, Jordan Monsell, Juan Perez, Steve Peterson*, David Shelley, Brian Weiss