The Captains of Industry

	Carly Hatter: Due to the well known fact that "it's so cold in the D", back in 2005 Carly decided to hit the bricks and ditch Michigan for LA. Nine years, and a whole bunch of over priced and embarrassing "acting" classes, the dream has been realized. After completing her training at The Groundlings, Carly has co-starred in the film "Hit and Run" and played an uber adorable bartender on "Parenthood". Life has clearly been a dream boat for this little lady. Carly is super excited to be a part of The Captains, but don't be fooled; if SNL calls tomorrow, this chick will split like a thief in the night! ;)
	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.
	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.
	Michael Busalacchi: Michael Busalacchi comes from a family of comedians. His father Jim Carrey and mother Ellen Degeneres have been very successful comics. His brothers Adam Sandler and Dave Chapelle have also done very well for themselves. Mike hopes to follow in his family's footsteps by spreading the good word of Comedy. He loves to make people laugh and takes pride in acting like a complete goofball. He majored in film at the Brooks Institute and has an intense passion for Entertainment and the Arts. If you would like to adopt Mike, please text #YOLO to 1117.
	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.
	Shannan Leigh Yancsurak: Shannan has only one thing to say: "After many years of performing improv and sketch one would think it would be easy to come up with something clever and funny for a bio.....wrong.....just come to a show and you will see how funny and clever I can be!"
	Vicki Syal: Vicki Syal is a writer, actor, dinosaur, and taco enthusiast. At an early age she decided reality wasn't enough for her so she decided pursue fantasy with a minor in delusion. Armed with a Creative Writing degree that's depreciating by the minute, Vicki has studied acting, improv, and voiceover. She loves to write the things that she performs especially with her sassy squads the Dirty Laundry Collective, and Subject to Change. She shares her philosophical and political viewpoints as her alternate persona DinoGoesRawr. "

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, was released in December 2009. If you approach Andy on the sidewalk, it is best not to make direct eye-contact.
	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. Mucho love.
	Chad Brokaw: Chad was 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.
	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.
	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
	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!
	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: Was 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."
	Julie Pearson: Julie Pearson is a comedy writer and performer based in Los Angeles, where she writes for The RPG Show, produces the monthly Can of Words pilot reading, and performs improv with the Captains of Industry. Julie has studied improv at iO Chicago, The Annoyance Theatre, and Upright Citizen's Brigade. She discovered long form improv in college as a member of The Titanic Players at Wisconsin, and has been studying and performing for the last 8 years. Julie spent two years performing with One Group Mind house team Juan Wants, and served as artistic director of The Titanic Players at DePaul University from 2011-2013. www.juliempearson.com
	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
	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.
	Margaret Shoop: Margaret is only happy when she is alive. Hailing from the Seattle area she has learned about the sun and how it comes out everyday in L.A.! She has also learned fun things about improv and comedy from places like The Groundlings and iO West. You can learn more about Margaret and stuff at her imdb page! She likes you.
	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.
	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.