Missed Communications Cast

Tom has been living his dream of being an actor. He started studying at HB Studio 22 years ago and has been rewarded with many opportunities to perform. Among his favorite roles are Robert in "Proof", The Stage Manager and Doc Gibbs in "Our Town", Willie Loman in "Death Of A Salesman", Lloyd Dallas in "Noises Off", Willie in "The Sunshine Boys" and George in "Moon Over Buffalo. He Has also appeared here at ATA In several works By James Jennings, Steve Silver, Vincent Apollo and Ken Coughlin, and that Englishman Bill Shakespeare. A big "thank you" to Ken Coughlin for affording me another opportunity to keep the dream alive. Break A Leg to the entire cast and crew. And to VOH just because!

Valerie is happy to be back at ATA, where it all began for her, and to be working with friends (especially TJK) 20 years later. New works are always a great adventure! Thanks to everyone in the seats and “Break a Leg” to those on stage.

Mike is a long-time staple at ATA has directed or performed in over three dozen shows since coming to ATA. Highlights include My Mother’s Bookie, Wilber’s New Wife, Dad?, One Life, Live It, What Do We Do About Walter?, After the Wake, P.O.W., Theft, Naked Batting Practice and the world premiere and revival of The Sandman as well as over a dozen Shakespeare productions including his recent portrayal of Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor. In many of these productions, he had the pleasure of working with everyone on and behind the scenes of this production (LOVE to you all). An award-winning director and producer, Michael has worked with the NYC Frigid Festival, FringeNYC, Manhattan Theatre Source and Shetler Studios. In addition to his stage work, Michael works as a freelance film critic whose work includes coverage of major festivals from New York and Boston to London and Edinburgh. IG: @cinephilemike

Laurie has put her award winning directing on hold to be part of this wonderful ensemble, “MISSED COMMUNICATIONS”. Laurie last performed at ATA in the role of Ginny in “FORGIVENESS” by James Crafford. Laurie previously played the role of Tobie in “AFTER THE HANGING” by James Crafford. Laurie played the lead as Antoinette Duffy in “THE TIGER OF GREENWICH VILLAGE” by Steve Silver. Laurie also played Molly McCann in the movie and full length version of the play “THE WATCHTOWER” by Steve Silver. I want to thank Ken for casting me in this wonderful play he wrote. I also wish to thank Michael, Valerie and Tom for all of their support and encouragement through this process. I am also very appreciative of the support from the ATA family, especially James Jennings whom I have been very fortunate to work with for over 20 years. Thank you to my family and friends for their support of my passion in theater and to my parents who always believed that I could do anything!