EGOISMO
So, who are the crazy cast of characters this time around? Let's find out!
Mike Pagano as "Paradoja's Fearless Leader, Creator and Founder"
Mike Pagano is the creator of Paradoja Studios. He made his first show in 2008 which lead to the creation of Paradoja in 2010 alongside Dave Coonan. After ten years and having written ten original productions and welcoming over 100 members, Mike is very proud to see the group continue to create and perform. Mike is especially proud of Marco Amato, Frankie Sparks and the rest of the group for how far they have come. He would like to thank them all for the respect they have shown to the Paradoja legacy.
Mike Pagano is the creator of Paradoja Studios. He made his first show in 2008 which lead to the creation of Paradoja in 2010 alongside Dave Coonan. After ten years and having written ten original productions and welcoming over 100 members, Mike is very proud to see the group continue to create and perform. Mike is especially proud of Marco Amato, Frankie Sparks and the rest of the group for how far they have come. He would like to thank them all for the respect they have shown to the Paradoja legacy.
Marco Amato as Jack Woodrow
Marco is one of the two co-writers of Egoismo along with Frankie Sparks. He is a recent college graduate from Brooklyn College where he majored in screenwriting. Marco has been a member of Paradoja Studios for over six years and met founder Mike Pagano at a theater party in High School. In his spare time, he runs a film/TV review blog titled “Marco Watches It, Marco Means It.”
http://marcowatchesitmarcowatchesit.blogspot.com/2016/08/blog-introduction-welcome-readers.html
Marco is one of the two co-writers of Egoismo along with Frankie Sparks. He is a recent college graduate from Brooklyn College where he majored in screenwriting. Marco has been a member of Paradoja Studios for over six years and met founder Mike Pagano at a theater party in High School. In his spare time, he runs a film/TV review blog titled “Marco Watches It, Marco Means It.”
http://marcowatchesitmarcowatchesit.blogspot.com/2016/08/blog-introduction-welcome-readers.html
Frankie Sparks as The Devil
Frankie is a Paradoja veteran, having joined the group as a crew member in 2011's The Exodus Event. She has since evolved into an actor, writer, and director through Paradoja, and she credits this amazing group for getting her through some rough times in her life. Frankie is also an Instagram poet and currently posts original works daily on her account @sparkspoetry.
Frankie is a Paradoja veteran, having joined the group as a crew member in 2011's The Exodus Event. She has since evolved into an actor, writer, and director through Paradoja, and she credits this amazing group for getting her through some rough times in her life. Frankie is also an Instagram poet and currently posts original works daily on her account @sparkspoetry.
Scott Eisenberg as Blake
Scott is one of the original Paradoja members. He is a co-host on the Grindhouse Radio, which has won Best Radio Station of Long Island in 2017 and 2018. He is also a host of GHR's new spin-off sports podcast, Helmet Heads. Scott has been an actor, writer, and director in several shows both in and outside of Paradoja. You can find him on social media @scottymayknow
Scott is one of the original Paradoja members. He is a co-host on the Grindhouse Radio, which has won Best Radio Station of Long Island in 2017 and 2018. He is also a host of GHR's new spin-off sports podcast, Helmet Heads. Scott has been an actor, writer, and director in several shows both in and outside of Paradoja. You can find him on social media @scottymayknow
Caitlin Eccher as Gloria
Cait is excited to be able to work with Paradoja Studios this summer. Cait is currently at SUNY Oneonta studying to receive her BS in Theatrical Arts. Cait has been involved in Paradoja since Moments in the Mayhem, where she played Kira and Nurse Jenny. Some of her previous roles include Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Carol in Cleave, and Fairy May in The Curious Savage.
Cait is excited to be able to work with Paradoja Studios this summer. Cait is currently at SUNY Oneonta studying to receive her BS in Theatrical Arts. Cait has been involved in Paradoja since Moments in the Mayhem, where she played Kira and Nurse Jenny. Some of her previous roles include Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Carol in Cleave, and Fairy May in The Curious Savage.
Kelly Neary as Sally Saunders/Naomi
Kelly has been involved in Paradoja since the summer of 2013. She is currently a rising senior at Albright College studying Theatre and Arts Administration with an expected graduation in May 2019. Her love of theatre is specifically in improvisational theatre now and hopes to one day spread her love through teaching.
https://kellyneary4.wixsite.com/kellyneary
Kelly has been involved in Paradoja since the summer of 2013. She is currently a rising senior at Albright College studying Theatre and Arts Administration with an expected graduation in May 2019. Her love of theatre is specifically in improvisational theatre now and hopes to one day spread her love through teaching.
https://kellyneary4.wixsite.com/kellyneary
Maureen Fitzpatrick as Jennifer Kade
Maureen is so honored to be playing Jennifer and lucky to have been welcomed into Paradoja with open arms. She is currently at SUNY Old Westbury studying Psychology and loving life.
Maureen is so honored to be playing Jennifer and lucky to have been welcomed into Paradoja with open arms. She is currently at SUNY Old Westbury studying Psychology and loving life.
James Stamos as Fred
James is a bright spirited individual, who loves video games and sports as much as he does acting and singing in the shower. He is one of Paradoja’s longest tenured members at this stage in production. Being a member since 2011, James has been involved with six shows and has had increasingly larger roles to play in every one. James attends SUNY Oneonta, where he majors in Communication Studies, and is a member of the Ultimate Frisbee Club. Find James on Instagram @JamesonStamosen
James is a bright spirited individual, who loves video games and sports as much as he does acting and singing in the shower. He is one of Paradoja’s longest tenured members at this stage in production. Being a member since 2011, James has been involved with six shows and has had increasingly larger roles to play in every one. James attends SUNY Oneonta, where he majors in Communication Studies, and is a member of the Ultimate Frisbee Club. Find James on Instagram @JamesonStamosen
Deon Palmer as Joe Shmo
Deon’s first performance was a middle school play in which he played the lead role. Ever since that night, Deon loved the art of acting. To continue his passion for entertainment, all throughout high school Deon has kept the internet laughing at his Vines and Instagram videos that has spread across the world. Having a strong fan base and collecting over a million views on his Vine page Deon knew he wanted more than just videos. He then pursued his dream of becoming an actor. Deon’s hobbies include meditation, playing lacrosse, long boarding and watching anime.
Deon’s first performance was a middle school play in which he played the lead role. Ever since that night, Deon loved the art of acting. To continue his passion for entertainment, all throughout high school Deon has kept the internet laughing at his Vines and Instagram videos that has spread across the world. Having a strong fan base and collecting over a million views on his Vine page Deon knew he wanted more than just videos. He then pursued his dream of becoming an actor. Deon’s hobbies include meditation, playing lacrosse, long boarding and watching anime.
Mark Speranza as “The Kid”
Mark is a current Animation and Illustration major with a passion for storytelling and writing. Joining Paradoja in 2016, he considers it an experience of both community and individuality in the creative fields. He is currently pursuing his dreams in the arts in the hopes that some day he may be able to direct his own concepts in the forms of cartoons, video games, and graphic novels. Find Mark on Instagram @mark_speranzart and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marksperanzart/
Mark is a current Animation and Illustration major with a passion for storytelling and writing. Joining Paradoja in 2016, he considers it an experience of both community and individuality in the creative fields. He is currently pursuing his dreams in the arts in the hopes that some day he may be able to direct his own concepts in the forms of cartoons, video games, and graphic novels. Find Mark on Instagram @mark_speranzart and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marksperanzart/
Emily Kastner as Tina
Emily is thrilled to return to the stage following a long break. A new member of Paradoja, Emily is a therapist who believes in the healing power of artistic expression. In her spare time she writes for The Storymaker’s Association, a podcast for writers and story lovers.
Emily is thrilled to return to the stage following a long break. A new member of Paradoja, Emily is a therapist who believes in the healing power of artistic expression. In her spare time she writes for The Storymaker’s Association, a podcast for writers and story lovers.
Mike Themistocleous as Randy
Mike Themistocleous is a freelance film director and casting director. When not performing with Paradoja, Themistocleous can be seen as the frontman of Brooklyn based Indie Art-Rock band, Fox Hollow. Although told to not speak about it, he was once named Pat Springleaf.
Mike Themistocleous is a freelance film director and casting director. When not performing with Paradoja, Themistocleous can be seen as the frontman of Brooklyn based Indie Art-Rock band, Fox Hollow. Although told to not speak about it, he was once named Pat Springleaf.
Kapish Sharma as Carlos Taylor
Kapish was part of the first Paradoja show and is excited to make his return as Carlos Taylor in Egoismo. He has always admired the amount of hard work and dedication that is put in to each show and is thrilled to be a part of it again. He currently works and pursues a degree in computer science at SUNY Farmingdale.
Kapish was part of the first Paradoja show and is excited to make his return as Carlos Taylor in Egoismo. He has always admired the amount of hard work and dedication that is put in to each show and is thrilled to be a part of it again. He currently works and pursues a degree in computer science at SUNY Farmingdale.
Matt Miller as Ensemble
Matt is an Alternative Folk-Rock Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist from Long Island, NY. Matt made his Paradoja debut in Paradoja: Crossroads in 2015, performing music and appearing in minor speaking roles. After a year hiatus to work on music, Matt is excited to return to the Paradoja stage for Egoismo and to work with such a talented cast. Matt is preparing to record his first E.P. consisting entirely of original music and currently performs alongside Singer-Songwriter Brandon Ramirez, on Bass Guitar and backup vocals.
Matt is an Alternative Folk-Rock Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist from Long Island, NY. Matt made his Paradoja debut in Paradoja: Crossroads in 2015, performing music and appearing in minor speaking roles. After a year hiatus to work on music, Matt is excited to return to the Paradoja stage for Egoismo and to work with such a talented cast. Matt is preparing to record his first E.P. consisting entirely of original music and currently performs alongside Singer-Songwriter Brandon Ramirez, on Bass Guitar and backup vocals.
Viren Fernandes as Boone
Viren Fernandes is an actor in his senior year of high school, and he's excited to be acting in 'Egoismo'! His whole family has been involved in writing and directing movies in India, and now Viren is taking up acting, both in his high school, and in outside films.
Viren Fernandes is an actor in his senior year of high school, and he's excited to be acting in 'Egoismo'! His whole family has been involved in writing and directing movies in India, and now Viren is taking up acting, both in his high school, and in outside films.
Gabe Membreno as God
A 3rd year member of Paradoja Studios, Gabe is a part of a loving and dedicated group of creatives. His theatre career includes stage managing and acting, working on shows such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Good Person of Szechwan. He is currently studying Secondary Education/English at SUNY Oneonta where he is a two-time member of their poetry slam team and president of the Art & Scope literary magazine club.
A 3rd year member of Paradoja Studios, Gabe is a part of a loving and dedicated group of creatives. His theatre career includes stage managing and acting, working on shows such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Good Person of Szechwan. He is currently studying Secondary Education/English at SUNY Oneonta where he is a two-time member of their poetry slam team and president of the Art & Scope literary magazine club.
