AUR Productions:
MONO, Mambo Quasimodo, Project 30

Inbal Samuel is a professional actress based in New York; a member of Actors’ Equity & AFTRA. Film credits: a lead role in “Straight Flush”(winner of the audience award for best dramatic short film - Valley Film Festival); "Tuesday Night"(an official selection of The NY Film Festival); "Timecollapse"(Montreal Film Festival); and "Blind Date"(Philadelphia Film Festival). Stage credits: a 2-year run with "Mono"; "Godless"(award winner at the Columbia Film Festival) & various productions with Creative Stages Co. at the Abingdon & Linhart Theatres. In Fall 2004, she produced AUR’s critically acclaimed “Mambo Quasimodo” at Sutra.

www.inbalsamuel.com

AUR Productions:
MONO, Project 30, Mixed Tape


Megan Armitage is so happy to be a company member. She played most of the female roles in MONO and was the Cincinnati Kid in Mixed Tape. Outside of AUR, she was the co-host (along with AUR member Lawrence Jansen) for "Cinematherapy Road Test" which aired on WE: Women's Entertainment Television. She attended the Theatre School at DePaul University until she couldn't afford it. Her inner child's voice has a delicate British accent.

AUR Productions:
MONO, Mixed Tape, Project 30

Juliette has been a regular visitor to NY for the past 3 years and has been thrilled with the growing popularity of Modern Irish Theatre. As co-director of Eden Theatre Co. in Dublin, she would love to work at bringing newer Irish voices to the NY stage, especially in collaboration with the ever-exciting work of AUR.

AUR  Productions:
MONO, Your Best Friend, Mambo Quasimodo, The Summer They Stopped Making 'Ludes, Mixed Tape, Project 30

Nick recently graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and received his BFA in Drama. He is thrilled to be amongst such a talented ensemble and hopes to use AUR as a springboard into "Naked Boys Singing."

To hear Nick co-host a weekly professional wrestling radio broadcast, visit www.voiceofwrestling.com for more information.

AUR Productions:
MONO, Mixed Tape, Project 30

Dai Ishiguro was born and raised in Japan. He came to New York to find something that inspires him most. Now he is in love with acting along with music,writing and painting. Dai studied at Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute for two years. He was also a MONO cast member for two years.

AUR Productions:
MONO, Your Best Friend, Project 30, Mixed Tape

Sera is from Turkey. She has appeared in numerous films and theatre productions since she moved to New York eight years ago. She is very happy to be a part of AUR. You can review her resume and reel at the link below.

www.nycastings.com/Inquiry/ViewProfile.asp?QPId=3933

AUR Productions:
MONO, Mambo Quasimodo, Project 30

Kena Cuesta was born in Paris, France. She thanks her family for exposing her to theatre at a young age and cultivating a life long passion. After her acting studies in Paris, she moved to New York in 2001, where she met Steven Tanenbaum, and joined the cast of MONO for more than two years. She continued collaborating with AUR in the 30 MINUTE PROJECT and studying American acting techniques until 2005, when she decided to return to Paris to begin an international career by conquering French theater and cinema and starting the French division of AUR.

www.kenacuesta.com

AUR Productions:
MONO, Your Best Friend

Yasu Ikeda is one of the original members of AUR. He's been making movies both in Thailand and Hong Kong recently. Where ever he is part of his soul and heart will always be with AUR and New York City. He believes that life is beautiful and fantastic.

AUR Productions:
MONO, Your Best Friend, Mambo Quasimodo, The Summer They Stopped Making ‘Ludes

Born in Trinidad, Kerri Tucker feels privileged to be a member of such an inspired and hard working group of artists. She graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC, and joined the cast of MONO in April 2001 and played all the female roles over the next 3 years, even taking on 2 roles for one weekend. From 2003 - 2004, she served as the Assistant Director of Another Urban Riff until she moved back to Trinidad. In June 2004, she directed the off Broadway production of AUR’s The Summer They Stopped Making ‘Ludes Or How Taking Peyote Turned Me Into A Coyote at Theatre Row. She has also appeared in several independent features, as well as the CBS soap, Guiding Light. She was seen at the Lion Theater in Yearning for the 4th Grade in Nov. 2002, and recently starred in the independent feature, Opposite Attraction. Kerri is currently part of the producing group for Five Women Wearing The Same Dress, which is in pre-production in Trinidad.

www.macomag.com

AUR Productions:
MONO, Mixed Tape, Project 30

A native of NYC, Maya started out as a choreographer and dancer at Dance Theatre Workshop. She is best known by Another Urban Riff for her long time run as the mute in MONO. Maya is also an aspiring playwright and has written numerous plays including, "MUTT" for MCC Theatre and "Through the Bars of a Rhyme" for Starfish Theatre Works. She just recently finished playing Jamie in "A Room Full of Lovely" by LABrynth theatre member Cusi Cram.

AUR Productions:
The Summmer They Stopped Making 'Ludes, Project 30, Mixed Tape

Megan is an AMDA graduate and has been working with AUR for a year and a half and loving it. Megan is a licensed cosmetologist, drinks like a fish and loves baking -- so they call her Betty.

AUR productions:
MONO, Your Best Friend, Mambo Quasimodo, The Summer They Stopped Making 'Ludes, Project 30, Mixed Tape

Originally from Philly, he graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse in 2000, and went straight into two back-to-back national tours. Upon returning to NYC, he was cast in MONO, and successfully played all of the men's roles. In 2004, he starred in AUR's production of Steven Tanenbaum's MAMBO QUASIMODO. NYTheatre.com singled out his performance and the play as "One of the best of 2004". He was the co-host (along with AUR member Megan Armitage) for "Cinematherapy Road Test" which aired on WE: Women's Entertainment Television. Lawrence has had the lead role in several independent features and was recently in a national Verizon commercial. Other stage productions include the Happy Accident theatre company's CAZ DIES ALONE and Clubbed Thumb's DESIGN YOUR KITCHEN.

Lisa Atenasio
Actor/Writer/Director

Lisa has been involved with AUR since the spring of 2005. Previous to
that, you may remember her highly dramatic turn on "The Caroline Rhea
Show", recreating Sandra Bullock's show-stopping performance in
"Speed" for the cast of Third Watch. She's also done numerous
independent films, but those pale in comparison to her shining moment
on daytime television. She's currently writing a sketch comedy show,
trying to recover from a blue cheese dressing addiction, and
restraining herself daily from quitting her job as a disenchanted
waitress.

http://lisaatenasio.tripod.com

AUR productions:
Project 30, Mixed Tape

Eden has been working with AUR for one rewarding and exciting year. She is currently studying at the MTB studio.

Brett is very proud to be a member of AUR. He has acted in numerous Project 30 performances as well as portraying a Street Musician in Mixed Tape. Before acting with AUR, Brett was a student at The American Music and Dramatic Academy. After graduating, he went on a national tour with Chambers Theatre Productions. Just before finding AUR, Brett worked on a few student films and also was featured on an episode of AMC's series Into Character. He hopes to continue working with AUR on several upcoming projects.

AUR Productions:
Project 30, Mixed Tape

Robyn is very happy to be a member of AUR. She's a graduate of AMDA and has been a part of AUR for about a year now, acting, writing and directing in Project 30 and performing in the first Mixed Tape Project. She's currently a waitress at The Fire House and now loathes all sports fans.

Christian Haines
Actor/Director

AUR Productions:
Project 30

Christian Haines is a "Project 30" regular having acted, directed and
written for the project. Otherwise he gets around town doing different
plays such as "Bartleby, the Scrivner "(The Blue Heron), "Supposedly"(NY
Fringe 2005), "Brundibar" (Actors Center), "The First Time out of Bounds" (The Drilling Co.). He has also done numerous plays in San Francisco and a few films.

www.florinapetcu.com

Jessie joins the AUR team from the streets of Flint, MI. She’s super excited to be a part of such a fun, talented ensemble. She’s spent her past year in New York working on different plays for Project 30 and preformed in the second installment of Mixed Tape Project. When not acting with AUR, she can be seen improvising with the all female group “Penny.” Jessie also enjoys tennis, traveling, taking photos and being called “Jessie,” as her real name is actually Jessica.

Gloria's recent film work includes a Leading role in "Fun With Dick & Jane" and Featured roles in "Stepford Wives" and "House of D". On Television, she has Guest Starred on: NYPD Blue, ABC, Strong Medicine, LIFETIME, & 3 LBS with Stanley Tucci, CBS (Pilot). She also appeared on "Six Feet Under" and "The Shield".  Prominent theatre roles are: Principal in "illumiNATION" at the Mark Taper Forum (LA), lead role in the Broadway musical, "Purim Day" and various roles in MONO at Theatre Row. Her regional work includes roles at the Kennedy Center Stage, Old Globe Theatre, The George Street Playhouse and Bloomsburg Theatre.

Kerryn is a 23 year old actress/writer/comedian. She comes from Cape Cod and is a 2005 graduate of Marymount Manhatthan College . As a member of Another Urban Riff theatre company, Kerryn has appeared in MONO, The Summer They Stopped Making 'Ludes and is an active participant in the 30 Minute projects.  She appeared in the independent film “The Reunion” and is currently performing at Gotham Comedy Club, NCY.