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ROBERT ELK (Bob / Writer / Producer) ROB ELK (Bob / Writer / Producer) – Rob has played Bob in every production of "Bob's Holiday Office Party" in LA. He has been writing comedy and funny songs for over 30 years. He is a registered BMI songwriter and his songs have been played on college radio, MTV, Dr. Demento, NPR, ("Garrison Keilor's American Radio Company of the Air") and "America's Funniest People", Rob was 1/2 of the funny song duo, "Mr. Elk and Mr. Seal", with Dean J. Seal and 1/3 of "Bongo's Bass and Bob", with Mr. Seal and Penn Jillette. His one man show EGGFACE premiered at the 2013 Minnesota Fringe Theatre Festival. As an actor he has done theater in Minneapolis, and NYC, and has toured the country in the long running show "Triple Espresso", TV? "About A Boy", "My Name is Earl", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Cold Case", "Ghost Whisperer", and "Roseanne". Film includes "Contact", "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star", the independent films "Take", "The Lost", and "Let Go". He is grateful to have done this show for 20 years with this hilarious cast. Rob has full coverage, 100 x 300 with a 500-dollar deductible. | |
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JOE KEYES
(Sheriff Joe / Writer/ Producer)
JOE KEYES (Sheriff Joe / Writer/Producer) – Joe Keyes is grateful to be alive and back at the party with his friends for its 25th year! He invites you to watch his online series - Homefires-which can be found at smartphonetheatre or on YouTube...7 episodes so far...(Homefires by Joe Keyes) He was nominated for an LA Ovation award for playwriting for his play, "Big Baby". His other acting credits include the films ''J Edgar'' "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang", "McHales Navy" and "Robbing Peter" (nominated for 4 Independent Spirit awards). His TV credits include ''Mr. Mayor'', ''Angie Tribeca'', "The Forgotten", "Roseanne", "Drew Carey", "Seinfeld", "Carnivale", "Sons of Anarchy", and many others. Another play he wrote, "Pete's Garage", enjoyed a successful run and was optioned for a feature film. As a standup comedian, Keyes performed on “Evening at the Improv”, ''Carolines'', and in hundreds of clubs around the country.
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PETER BRIETMAYER (Elwin) PETER BRIETMAYER (Elwin 12/13-12/21) – This is Peter’s return to Bob’s, and Elwin, after a many year’s absence. Since arriving in Los Angeles from Minneapolis in ’96 with the smash hit stage production of BAD SEED, Peter has built an extensive body of work on the big and little screen, produced theater and worked in various stage productions - notably the hit international comedy Triple Espresso (with runs in San Diego, Portland, Minneapolis, Dublin IR, etc.). Recent TV credits have been Recurring roles in the award-winning series’ Fargo, The Really Loud House, The Middle; TV pilots you haven’t seen and may never will; Guest Stars on Dave, Beef, Woman Who Kill, I’m Sorry, Stuck in the Middle, Mad Men, NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy, CSI and many more. Some films include Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Boy Genius, film fest darling Coffee, Kill Boss, the Coen brothers A Serious Man and Clint Eastwood’s Changeling, among numerous others. His company, Pumpkin Eater Productions, produced a critically acclaimed stage production of Almost, Maine in Los Angeles, and has a number of other pans in the fire currently. From commercial campaigns past, most may recognize him as “Bill” the rival A-Nother Insurance guy in the Progressive ads. Married to the hilarious, odd and hot Michelle Pedersen since 2000, the two of them have a great kid, Jackson, who is turning out to be odd as well, to their delight and consternation. They are living the dream in Silver Lake, CA. Peter hopes he (Elwin) finally Wins tonight against the inhabitants of Neuterberg and gets his revenge...he can FEEL it. This time for sure. | |
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MARK FITE (Marty) ROB ELK (Bob / Writer / Producer) – Rob has played Bob in every production of "Bob's Holiday Office Party" in LA. He has been writing comedy and funny songs for over 30 years. He is a registered BMI songwriter and his songs have been played on college radio, MTV, Dr. Demento, NPR, ("Garrison Keilor's American Radio Company of the Air") and "America's Funniest People", Rob was 1/2 of the funny song duo, "Mr. Elk and Mr. Seal", with Dean J. Seal and 1/3 of "Bongo's Bass and Bob", with Mr. Seal and Penn Jillette. His one man show EGGFACE premiered at the 2013 Minnesota Fringe Theatre Festival. As an actor he has done theater in Minneapolis, and NYC, and has toured the country in the long running show "Triple Espresso", TV? "About A Boy", "My Name is Earl", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Cold Case", "Ghost Whisperer", and "Roseanne". Film includes "Contact", "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star", the independent films "Take", "The Lost", and "Let Go". He is grateful to have done this show for 20 years with this hilarious cast. Rob has full coverage, 100 x 300 with a 500-dollar deductible. | |
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JUDY HENEGHAN
(LaDonna)
JUDY HENEGHAN (LaDonna) – Judy Heneghan is tickled to be returning to the Bob’s cast as LaDonna. Judy hails from the mid-west: born in Chicago, brewed & lagered in WI and MN, bottled in NY, and currently fermenting in LA. In NYC, Judy sang in the all-girl “Rockapella” group, “Schoolgirl”, warming up such bands as The Clash. In Ireland lead singer of the blues band “Blue In The Face.” Judy co-wrote/created and performs as "Olive" in the long running popular comedy musical "The Martini & Olive Show"- (With Tony Martini -shout out to Elwin Bewe) A delightfully godawful lounge act, touring theatres and comedy clubs thru-out the country. Other L.A. credits, “Fellowship!” the hit musical parody of “The Lord of the Rings”, “Cabin Pressure” at the Hudson, the musical, “Don’t Hug Me County Fair” at Group Rep. As a member of Buzzwork’s Theater Co., she appeared in numerous Buzzwork’s productions including “Invasion of the Minnesota Normals” and as LeRoy in the critically acclaimed “Bad Seed.” (L.A. Weekly Best Comedy Ensemble). At Universal Studios- many shows, including: Terminator 2-3D and the Special Effects Stages. TV/Film Credits: MadTV, Workforce, Beat The Geeks, Final Justice, several independent films, and commercials. As a writer- Judy’s play “The Big Woop” was optioned for film, she wrote and performed “Way Out! Tellathon Judy” - original monologues/stories at the BLB, Hudson, Lillian, and Elephant Theaters. As a Teaching Artist (with Johanna McKay -shout out to LaVoris) at Idyllwild Summer Arts Program and taught Improvisation and “Page to Stage" Story Theatre in Ireland, Minneapolis, and LA.
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ANDREA HUTCHMAN
(Margie)
ANDREA HUTCHMAN (Margie) – Andrea is pleased to reprise the role of Marjorie. She founded Buzzworks Theatre Company and was last seen in their productions of "Dental Society Midwinter Meeting", as well as "Munched", (L.A. Weekly and L.A. Drama Critics Circle Awards), as well as "Bad Seed", (L.A. Weekly Best Comedy Ensemble). She was the fake old lady co-host of Game Show Networks "Cram", and played a housewife with a wicked Milwaukee accent in a pilot for NBC called "Backyards and Bullets". She's appeared on "Close to Home", TNT's "ER", "The Young and the Restless", and "Parks and Recreation". Buzzworks is currently seeking new plays. Do you have one? If so, please check out www.buzzworks.org.
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SIRENA IRWIN
(Carol / Brandy)
SIRENA IRWIN (Carol / Brandy) – Sirena Irwin believes there is an unexpected (and adorable!) idiot within each of us. Come December, her idiot is itching to come out and play! How ‘bout yours? Isn’t that why you’re here. Ahhh, Bob’s. In case you don’t already know, Sirena originated the role of Lucy in "I Love Lucy® Live On Stage" for which she received some awards. She was with the show for four years which included sold-out runs in Los Angeles and Chicago and then the 2013-2014 National Tour. Other stage work includes "Love’s Labour’s Lost" at the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, Peter Hedges’ " Imagining Brad," and lots more. You may have heard her on various animated shows including "Spongebob Squarepants" (in over 100 episodes since 1999), "Batman: The Brave and the Bold", Stan Lee’s "Stripperella," and more. Or you may have seen her on "The Drew Carey Show," "Significant Others," "Entourage," or as the host of the History Chanel’s "Toolbox." She directed "The Exit Interview" for Buzzworks Theater Co. to rave reviews and sold out houses, she has written and directed multiple short films that have been broadcast and distributed internationally and, thanks to being mentored by the amazing Andrea Romano, she is now voice directing animated shows. Sirena is deeply grateful for the loves of her life and to be alive. Being alive is awesome! Find out more at sirenairwin.com or @sirena_irwin (twitter) @sirenairwin (Instagram).
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J.P. MANOUX (Elwin) J.P. MANOUX (Elwin 12/6 – 12/8) – J.P. MANOUX is best known for his work on multiple Disney projects and from memorable appearances in Modern Family, Community, How I Met Your Mother, ER, and EuroTrip. For seven years, he sold underpants on TV as a bunch of Green Grapes. See him next in an upcoming episode of CSI: Vegas. | |
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JOHANNA MCKAY
(LaVoris)
JOHANNA McKAY (LaVoris) – Johanna McKay got her start at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre and continued to work at The Goodman, Dallas Theatre Center, and San Jose Repertory, among others. Now L.A. is her home where she acts, writes, directs and teaches. She’s been lucky enough to work with Buzzworks Theatre Co. in “Bad Seed” and “Come Back Little Sheba” and in Justin Tanner’s “Teen Girl” (Ovation Award Nomination). She is a company member of Circle X Theatre and Syzygy Theatre and was nominated for an L.A. Weekly Award for her work in The Furious Theatre Co.’s “U.S. Drag”. Film/t.v. credits include “Southland”, “Dog with a Blog”, “The Naked Trucker”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Mr. 3000”, and “The Bernie Mac Show.” Johanna teaches and directs children for PS Arts and for the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program and writes adaptations of Shakespeare for young teens. Merry Christmas, everybody!
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CHLOE TAYLOR (Carol / Brandy) CHLOE TAYLOR (Carol / Brandy 12/1 & 12/3) – As an actress in the theatre Chloe has appeared in over twenty Equity productions and has garnered multiple awards including Bay Area Theatre Critic’s Circle Awards and Ovation nominations here in Los Angeles. She is a member of playwright Justin Tanner’s ensemble and has starred in many of his plays. She also plays a lead role on his hit cult web series “Ave 43”. On television Chloe had made guest appearances on NBC’s “Prime Suspect” and ABC’s “Private Practice”. She has been a series regular on two MTV series and has starred in lots of pilots that never saw the light of day. Chloe has also been in numerous commercials. She is the co-creator and co-executive producer of the award-winning original series “The Mop and Lucky Files” which was recently picked up by IndieFlix. The series was named to the WGA Hotlist, nominated by the LA WEEKLY for Best Comedy Web Series, and won Best Web Series at numerous festivals all over the country. Most recently she co-wrote, co-produced, and co-directed the film “A Girl From a Box” which is currently winning awards on the festival circuit. Chloe recently started directing music videos and just wrapped production on the short film “That’s Time” which she co-wrote and co-produced. | |
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PAT TOWNE
(Mayor Roy)
PAT TOWNE (Mayor Roy) – PAT TOWNE is an award-winning actor, director, producer who is thrilled to be returning to BHOP for its 25th Anniversary!
Theatre credits include Rock of Ages Hollywood; The Thanksgiving Play; Hoboken to Hollywood - LAWeekly Award, Best Musical; Stoneface: The Rise & Fall & Rise of Buster Keaton and Kiss Me Kate at the Pasadena Playhouse; Charles Busch’s DIE, MOMMIE, DIE at The Kirk Douglas Theatre, Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor at The Garry Marshall Theatre. Originally from Chicago, Pat was a founding member of the famed Annoyance Theatre, which recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. There he starred as The Clown in the longest-running musical in Chicago history - Coed Prison Sluts, and as Greg in The Real Live Brady Bunch, and eventually went on to direct The Bradys Off-Broadway. Directing credits include the World Premiere of Frank Zappa's Joe's Garage; Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Parody Experiment - Best Musical, Hollywood Fringe Festival; SKETCHES from The National Lampoon; Ionesco's Exit the King; Gorey Stories - Ovation Award, Best Musical; Ray Bradbury's Kaleidoscope for SciFest Los Angeles. Television credits include: Transparent, I Love Dick, Mad Men, Boston Legal, Desperate Housewives, Las Vegas, Gilmore Girls among others. www.pattowne.com |
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SANDRA KUKER-FRANCO
(Publicist - SANDRA KUKER PR)
SANDRA KUKER PR - Publicity (Sandra Kuker-Franco)
An Award-winning Publicist with over four decades of experience Sandra has created a client list of diversity and successful campaigns. Film highlight: A World Away (Mark Blanchard). Stage: I’m Not A Comedian, I’m Lenny Bruce (Ronnie Marmo, Director, Joe Mantegna), Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground (Tony Winner John Rubinstein), Adventures In The Great Beyond, Death Of A Salesmen (Frances Fisher & Joe Cortese), Elephant Man, My Child, Mothers Of War (an all-star cast), Voice Lessons (Laurie Metcalf, French Stewart & Maile Flanagan), Write Act Repertory 15+ Production Campaigns, Panic! Productions: Footloose The Musical, plus 8 others: Beverly Hills Playhouse productions include: Outrage, A Doll’s House and A Doll’s House, Part 2.+ 8 other shows. Utilizing the strength of relationships, social media and traditional PR. www.SandraKukerPR.com |
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