The Captains of Industry

	Ana Kelly: Ana just got to LA 10 years ago and can't wait to be discovered at a coffee shop and or diner. In the meantime, she's had the great fortune of working commercially in both the English and Spanish market...along with roles in tv and film opposite seasoned actors like Isaiah Washington and Susan Flannery. She's excited to be working with the uber-talented Captains and continues to pay her SAG and AFTRA dues. Mucho love.
	Chad Brokaw: Chad is currently the spokesperson for Alltel Wireless. He has been in numerous other commercials including several Super Bowl spots. He has worked in Television and Film. He loves acting but also enjoys writing, drawing, painting and killing zombies.
	Dione Kuraoka: Dione Kuraoka (De-on Koo-rah-Oh-Ka ) was born in a quiet little town in Texas. Her BFA from the University of Cincinnati has helped her attain the starving artist lifestyle. She surrounds herself with funny people because her hobbies include laughing and eating. She loves eating burgers. You can learn more about her at www.dionekuraoka.com
	Igor Torgeson: Igor joins us from the rough and tumble world of competitive bass fishing. After 16 championships and snagging the elusive 22-pound small-mouth named "Big Daddy," Igor is already tearing up the world of competitive Industry Captaining. Look out, bean counters, you're about to be snagged! Igor also enjoys model ship-building and the works of Ricardo Montalban.
	Karen Forman: Almost everything you would want to know about Karen can be found over at her website listed below. Shameless self promotion? Why, yes. I'll take two please! www.thekarenshow.com
	Michael Silva: Michael C. Silva is a star of great proportions in a bite size chew. He could go on about his exploits and credits, but his humility politely directs you to his imdb page, while he brings laughter and joy to the masses.
	Miranda Kent: Miranda is an actress, improviser and writer in Los Angeles. She is best known as “Paige” on the semi-scripted series “Campus Ladies,” directed and Executive Produced by Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm). Miranda recently starred in an independent feature called “Losing Control”, which just premiered as the Closing Night Film at The Vail Film Festival. You can also catch her as “Aunt Abby” on the Comedy Central web series “Matumbo Goldberg” starring Anthony Anderson. Miranda studied Improv with Donovan Scott, John Thies at The Hothouse Improv Theater and performs regularly at “Bang!” with her group Captains of Industry. Miranda graduated with honors from NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts and spent many years performing in New York, on and off-Broadway. Her Broadway debut was in The Judas Kiss starring Liam Neeson and Tom Hollander, she also worked with Jason Robards in Harold Pinter’s Moonlight, at The Roundabout. Regionally Miranda worked at The Arena Stage, The Long Wharf Theater and The Two River Theater Company to name a few.
	Robert Scheid: Robert has been perfoming improv in the Los Angeles area since twenty aught 2. This is, however, the first time he has used the phrase 'twenty aught 2', so bear with him. Among other things that he does for monetary compensation, he can be found teaching improv at the SAG Conservatory, The New York Film Academy, and for Carolyne Barry Creative. He looks forward to working with the wonderful talents in Captains and to working the phrase 'twenty aught 2' in to this bio one more time. Twenty aught 2.

Special Guests and Past Players
	Andrew Pinon: Andy is a UCLA graduate who won the Robert Sheffield award for Best Play in 1999, and has since written, directed, and produced the short film “4-Sighted” which made official selection in numerous International Film Festivals in 2006. Andrew's latest feature, OFF THE LEDGE, which he co-wrote, will be released in December. If you approach Andy on the sidewalk, it is best not to make direct eye-contact.
	Chelsey Crisp: Chelsey grew up in Arizona and has since lived in California, England and Singapore. She's been seen crying on NCIS, wearing clothes her mother doesn't approve of on CSI Miami, pretending she's cool on The Office, wrecking a family on Journeyman and charging a scientist for nookie on Better Off Ted. For more info, visit www.chelseycrisp.com.
	Elizabeth Rick: After completing a 10 year stint as a professional equestrian, Elizabeth "Cricket" Rick is approaching her 10 year mark here in L.A. For all you Outliers out there, that means she will soon be a gifted hockey player who excels in Mathematics. Until then, Cricket enjoys improv-ing with these talented people, and is extremely thankful for the fast and lasting friendships that have been created in this group. She would like to thank her sweet husband and adoring family for all of their support. Here's to the next 10 years, and all that implies!
	Erin McCarthy: Erin is a master at making things up on the spot. She.......... okay, one time she went....... Well definitely many times she has................ oh forget it! In any case she is super excited to be working with such a talented group of captains.
	Jennie Josephson: Jennie is a freelance writer, researcher and news producer, as well as a proud member of the ‘Lightly Employed Workers of America, West.’ Jennie is a graduate of The George Washington University, where she majored in journalism and minored in making things out of cardboard for Recess shows. Guess which one is more useful today?
	Jerry Buszek: Is the only real "Captain of Industry." As heir to the Buszek's Feline Orthopedics fortune, he will inherit the family business from S. Hirem Buszek in the year 2095. In the meantime he's busy making movies and musicals about beatniks, bubblegum pop divas, and plutocratic locomotive tycoons. In the near future he will finish one of the above. He will be available after the show to sign boxes of "The Buszek Cat Truss", "Buszek Kitty Insoles" or "Scoliotic Tabby Braces."
	Matthew Flanagan: With a father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas, Matthew Hussein Flanagan was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961. After tackling tough challenges--first as a community organizer and then as a member of the Illinois State Senate, Matt took the battle to Capitol Hill and would go on to become our first African American Commander In Chief. Matt is often confused with Matthew Christopher Michael Luke Flanagan who appeared with Igor and Ptolemy in Recess, wrote for the Late Show with David Letterman, and has a passionate, sometimes intimidating love of Christmas.
	Ptolemy Slocum: Ptolemy's teaching/improv history includes: Recess, The George Washington University's legendary-ish comedy group, lots of shows at the original UCB theater in New York, the improv group Neutrino, which was invited to the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival and awarded "Improv Ensemble of the Year" by the Chicago Improv Festival and The PIT as a teacher and Ensemble Committee member. Ptolemy has appeared in commercials, television shows ("The Wire," "Sopranos," "Fringe," "Damages," "Wonder Showzen," "Cupid," "Nurse Jackie") and movies ("Hitch," "Confessions of a Shopaholic," and "(Untitled)"). Ptolemy enjoys food, especially good food, and the eating of food and very well may be bald by the end of this year. Please take pictures.
	Stephanie Nelson: Stephanie has one very important thing to say: "Meow"
	Whitney Monroe: Whitney is an improviser hailing from Texas. She has trained with IO West and Upright Citizens Brigade. She's is a scorpio, and is super excited to be working with such beauties. She also likes ponies.