Gaslight House (2022)

(Dr. Ben Soloway)

Born in Neptune, New Jersey, Alex started working in theater, television, film, and voiceovers in 1996 in Chicago. Moved to Los Angeles in 1998 and has recurred and guest-starred on several hit TV series - both comedy and drama, voiced major commercial campaigns and video games and is still active in the theater world. Al

(Dr. Ben Soloway)

Born in Neptune, New Jersey, Alex started working in theater, television, film, and voiceovers in 1996 in Chicago. Moved to Los Angeles in 1998 and has recurred and guest-starred on several hit TV series - both comedy and drama, voiced major commercial campaigns and video games and is still active in the theater world. Alex's TV credits include "Fear the Walking Dead", "Snowfall", "The Fosters", "Santa Clarita Diet" & "The King of Queens" to name a few. Alex can also be seen in the upcoming feature film "My Babysitter the Superhero" being released on all streaming services this year! He also has a hit comedy podcast titled "Zen AF Podcast" with weekly episodes. Alex was also in Howard Skora's Miserable with an Ocean View and Damaged Furniture.

(Amanda Soloway) 

Amy was born and raised in Indiana. After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her creative dreams. Soon after she joined Academy Award-winner Bobby Moresco's Actor's Gym, where she has been an active member for over 20 years. Amy is also a proud alumnus of The G

(Amanda Soloway) 

Amy was born and raised in Indiana. After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her creative dreams. Soon after she joined Academy Award-winner Bobby Moresco's Actor's Gym, where she has been an active member for over 20 years. Amy is also a proud alumnus of The Groundlings Theater, where she honed her improv and sketch comedy skills. Original theatrical works include her one-woman show Miss Congeniality, and Whores, co-written with Maggie Baird. Her theatre credits include the LA premieres of Blackout, Cheyenne, American Conspiracy, Stella’s Last JDate, and Brushes. In addition to being a mom, wife, and actor, Amy's other great passion is volunteering for dog rescues.

(Edith Soloway) 

During the 70s and 80s, Kit guest-starred on “Mash”, “Laverne and Shirley”, “Happy Days”, “The Odd Couple”, “Three’s Company”, “Rhoda”, “Soap”, “Mork and Mindy”, “Magnum P.I.”, a dozen or so pilots and some theatre and films such as “I am Sam” with Sean Penn. Kit took a short 20-year hiatus and is now returning to be part 

(Edith Soloway) 

During the 70s and 80s, Kit guest-starred on “Mash”, “Laverne and Shirley”, “Happy Days”, “The Odd Couple”, “Three’s Company”, “Rhoda”, “Soap”, “Mork and Mindy”, “Magnum P.I.”, a dozen or so pilots and some theatre and films such as “I am Sam” with Sean Penn. Kit took a short 20-year hiatus and is now returning to be part of this ensemble. This is her second time working with Howard Skora. She stepped into the role of Irene in Damaged Furniture during the extension.

(Uncle Lucky) 

Robert Mangiardi has most recently been seen in the role of “The Actor” in the all English production of The Woman In Black that ran at the McKittrick in NYC before shutting down due to the pandemic. This is Robert’s second role in a Howard Skora play, the first being the world premiere of Damaged Furniture which was also pr

(Uncle Lucky) 

Robert Mangiardi has most recently been seen in the role of “The Actor” in the all English production of The Woman In Black that ran at the McKittrick in NYC before shutting down due to the pandemic. This is Robert’s second role in a Howard Skora play, the first being the world premiere of Damaged Furniture which was also produced at The Whitefire Theatre. Robert has also recently written and acted in Academy Award winning writer and director Bobby Moresco’s original productions of Working 2017 and Working 2019 which both Robbie and Howard Skora contributed writing to. Robbie has done two rolls twice - Pug in Patty McCarthy Gliniewicz’s The Birches and “Spuch” in Tommy Lee Carter’s Hellz Kithchen Ablaze. A veteran of TV, films and the theater, Robert is thrilled to be in the World Premiere of Gaslight House, to get back on stage with such a great cast and the musings of gifted playwright Howard Skora. Robert’s motto: “Stay creative whether you’re being paid or not.”  Robert also is a singer-songwriter who just this past month broke into the Top Ten on both the Americana Country and Country charts on the Roots Music Reports chart with his EP, “The People You Love.” His music website is: robbiemangiardimusic.com. He is currently represented theatrically by Taher Abunadi at Engage Artist Agency and Walter Tabayoyong at Altamero Management. Robert is also the proud owner with his wife, Sunny, of the very popular Bangkok Spa Massage Studio in Studio City.  

(Melody Van Leeuwenhoek)

Sara Maraffino is classically trained actor based in Los Angeles with roles spanning across stage, television, and screen. A graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School and the Ward Studio, Sara brings uncompromising authenticity and honesty to the characters she plays. Her credits include John Patrick Shanley'

(Melody Van Leeuwenhoek)

Sara Maraffino is classically trained actor based in Los Angeles with roles spanning across stage, television, and screen. A graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School and the Ward Studio, Sara brings uncompromising authenticity and honesty to the characters she plays. Her credits include John Patrick Shanley's Italian American Reconciliation, David Mamet's Sexual Perversity in Chicago, Edward Allen Bakers' Dolores and Terence McNally's Frankie & Johnny at the Claire de Lune, “The Mentalist”, “Pretty Little Liars” just to name a few. 

 (Gwen Soloway)

Nadya Ginsburg’s career as an actress, comedian, and writer encompasses NYC and LA stage, network television, and feature film. Best known for her impressions of Madonna and Cher, she has been featured in The New York Times, London's Q Magazine, The New Yorker, The Village Voice, and In Style Magazine. She has written for t

 (Gwen Soloway)

Nadya Ginsburg’s career as an actress, comedian, and writer encompasses NYC and LA stage, network television, and feature film. Best known for her impressions of Madonna and Cher, she has been featured in The New York Times, London's Q Magazine, The New Yorker, The Village Voice, and In Style Magazine. She has written for the comedy legends Joan Rivers and Roseanne and appeared as a Comedy Judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race. If seen on TV, it’s usually as a pregnant slut from the Five Towns, notably as a Guest Star on “2 Broke Girls”, “Partners” on CBS, and most recently in the Ben Stiller produced feature, “Friendsgiving”. Nadya tours internationally as a comedian, and right before lockdown her show Anxious and Dangerous had a sold-out run at The Glory in London. Nadya is infinitely delighted to have the opportunity to be in her second play by Howard Skora and feels blessed to get to play with her brilliant band of looney-tune castmates. 

Writer/Director

Howard Skora is a Los Angeles based playwright and screenwriter. Gaslight House is his 3rd comedy to have a world premiere at the Whitefire Theatre. His first play, Miserable With an Ocean View, directed by Jim Fall, had its world premiere in 2015, featured Oscar-Nominee Patty McCormack and was named "Most Promising New Pla

Writer/Director

Howard Skora is a Los Angeles based playwright and screenwriter. Gaslight House is his 3rd comedy to have a world premiere at the Whitefire Theatre. His first play, Miserable With an Ocean View, directed by Jim Fall, had its world premiere in 2015, featured Oscar-Nominee Patty McCormack and was named "Most Promising New Play" by Don Grigware in his annual Broadway World Eddon Awards. Howard's second play, Damaged Furniture, also directed by Fall, had its world premiere in 2018 and ran for six months. Damaged Furniture garnered an Ovation Nomination for Featured Actress in a Play for Jessica Pohly, as well as Best Play and Best Writer nominations for the 2019 Valley Theater Awards. Howie studied Screenwriting at UCLA Extension where he received the prestigious Diane Thomas Screenwriting Award for his screenplay, “The Trainer.”  He is also the winner of the 5th Annual Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition and used the $10,000 prize money to complete “Nick Name and The Normals”, his first independent feature-length documentary which premiered in London at The National Film Theatre. Skora develops most of his work in The Actor's Gym run by Bobby Moresco (Academy-Award winner for “Crash”.) He feels honored to world premiere his 3rd play at the Whitefire

Bryan is the recipient of the 2016 Valley Theatre Award for Artistic Director Achievement, is now in his 18th year as Producing Artistic Director of the Whitefire Theatre celebrating its 40th anniversary season. Bryan is one of the most prolific theatre producers in Los Angeles. He has produced over 1000 solo shows and hundreds of regular

Bryan is the recipient of the 2016 Valley Theatre Award for Artistic Director Achievement, is now in his 18th year as Producing Artistic Director of the Whitefire Theatre celebrating its 40th anniversary season. Bryan is one of the most prolific theatre producers in Los Angeles. He has produced over 1000 solo shows and hundreds of regular plays including numerous world premieres. Directing credits include the 35th anniversary production of Sam Shepard's Buried Child, Billie!..backstage with Lady Day, Firehouse, The Bellflower Sessions, and Stella's Last JDate. He is currently developing theatre projects with Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco as well as launching multiple world premieres. He also produces the largest solo theatre festival on the West Coast called Solofest where over 80 shows premiere in 90 days now in its 12th year. He also founded the famous Itchey Foot Cabaret in downtown LA in the 1980’s as well as having been a member of the famed South Coast Repertory playing Young Scrooge for nine years and when they won the Tony for Best Regional theatre in 1985. Numerous film and TV credits as an actor include “24”, “Sons of Anarchy”, “The Mentalist”, and “American Horror Story” opposite Jessica Lange. He trained at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco after receiving his BA in theatre from Cal State Long Beach. Bryan is a proud member of the Actors Gym.

Set Decor, Design and Props

Los Angeles based photographer Dusti Cunningham grew up in a very clean single-wide trailer home in rural Kansas. His family didn't own television so they watched tornadoes. None of his dogs were named Toto. Dolly Parton and his mother were his heroes, both wore wigs. His inspirations are gypsies, pirates, circu

Set Decor, Design and Props

Los Angeles based photographer Dusti Cunningham grew up in a very clean single-wide trailer home in rural Kansas. His family didn't own television so they watched tornadoes. None of his dogs were named Toto. Dolly Parton and his mother were his heroes, both wore wigs. His inspirations are gypsies, pirates, circuses, 1970s glamour, and the National Enquirer. Dusti has worked on all of Howard Skora's plays. He designed the Clown for Miserable with the Ocean View, the infamous "Versace Recliner" for Damaged Furniture and this time, he is responsible for all the fabulous and bizarre furnishings in Gaslight House.

Costume Design  

Michael is a costume designer, actor, and writer. Among his theatrical design credits are Dreamgirls, The Boy From Oz, Siamese Sex Show, Fugue, When Jazz Had The Blues, Burners, Cabaret, Year Of The Rooster, Fixed, Sweeney Todd, American Idiot, The Legend Of Georgia McBride, Pygmalion, and A Little Night Music. He has rece

Costume Design  

Michael is a costume designer, actor, and writer. Among his theatrical design credits are Dreamgirls, The Boy From Oz, Siamese Sex Show, Fugue, When Jazz Had The Blues, Burners, Cabaret, Year Of The Rooster, Fixed, Sweeney Todd, American Idiot, The Legend Of Georgia McBride, Pygmalion, and A Little Night Music. He has received several awards and nominations for his work both onstage and off from such organizations as Ovation, L.A. Drama Critics Circle, L.A. Weekly, N.A.A.C.P., Scenie, Stage Raw, Robby, Broadway World, Ticket Holder, Eddon, and Desert Theatre League. He’s thrilled to be costume designing this show! 

Lighting Design

Working in the live theater arena for over 25 years, both in Los Angeles and New York,

from Romeo and Juliet to Guys and Dolls, Derrick has designed lighting for many plays,

musicals, corporate and private events. A few of his lighting credits include “Mercy Seat”

(2012 LA Weekly Awards Winner) at the Inside the Ford Theater, 

Lighting Design

Working in the live theater arena for over 25 years, both in Los Angeles and New York,

from Romeo and Juliet to Guys and Dolls, Derrick has designed lighting for many plays,

musicals, corporate and private events. A few of his lighting credits include “Mercy Seat”

(2012 LA Weekly Awards Winner) at the Inside the Ford Theater, “The Addams Family”

at the Madrid Theater – and many other productions. Recently, Derrick designed “Seven

Guitars” at the A Noise Within Theatre, “An Octoroon” at the Fountain Theatre, and

“Silent Sky”, at Theatre 40. Derrick’s latest nomination was for a 2020 Ovation Theater

Award for Lighting Design for “Nowhere On The Border” at the Road Theater on

Magnolia. He would like to thank the Whitefire Theatre and staff, Howard Skora, and

the cast of “Gaslight House” for the opportunity to create. Luckily, the theater spirits have

allowed us to create live theater, once again.

Sound Design

Originally from Australia, Nick has worked in LA as a stage manager and designer since 2014, working with directors such as Broadway legend Robert Allan Ackerman in Blood (2016) as well as touring with the Second City company. Other credits include technical director of The Magic Show at the Roosevelt (2018-2020) and for Justi

Sound Design

Originally from Australia, Nick has worked in LA as a stage manager and designer since 2014, working with directors such as Broadway legend Robert Allan Ackerman in Blood (2016) as well as touring with the Second City company. Other credits include technical director of The Magic Show at the Roosevelt (2018-2020) and for Justin Willman Magic For Humans In Person (2022). Nick is the current resident sound designer at Theater 40 Beverly Hills, and has been the resident lighting and sound designer at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting since 2018. He also is the Techincal Director at the Whitefire Theater and is thrilled to be working with such a talented group on this production'

Video Production and Design 

John Knowles is a filmmaker, graphic artist and caffeine enthusiast who enjoys making stoopid videos with his friends. His work includes the feature film Chastity Bites (2013), the short Fondue or Die in the compilation Grindsploitation 4: Meltsploitation (2018), and numerous videos of his cats during the pande

Video Production and Design 

John Knowles is a filmmaker, graphic artist and caffeine enthusiast who enjoys making stoopid videos with his friends. His work includes the feature film Chastity Bites (2013), the short Fondue or Die in the compilation Grindsploitation 4: Meltsploitation (2018), and numerous videos of his cats during the pandemic (2020 - ). John is excited to be a small part of this amazing production, though he would like to remind his fellow Write Club member Howie that he “still has notes." Love to Lotti, Eartha Kitty And Sebastian. HI STEVE!

Special Effects

Arthur was born in New York City and spent his childhood there. He received a BA from Skidmore College in 1987 double majoring in Psychology/Sociology. He received an MA in Sociology from New York University in 1991 and a MA in Public Policy from CalPoly SLO in 2010. Turning a hobby in special effects make–up into a busines

Special Effects

Arthur was born in New York City and spent his childhood there. He received a BA from Skidmore College in 1987 double majoring in Psychology/Sociology. He received an MA in Sociology from New York University in 1991 and a MA in Public Policy from CalPoly SLO in 2010. Turning a hobby in special effects make–up into a business, he launched Scarecrow Co. in 1993. Incorporated in 1996, Scarecrow immediately became the world’s premiere manufacturer of ultra–realistic, customizable vampire fangs currently sold in over 35 countries and featured on television and commercials including Pepsi, DieselJeans, “CSI”, “America’s Next TopModel”, and “Dancing With The Stars”. For over a decade, the company also made masks, prosthetics and props including providing custom work for Universal Studios CA. In his sparetime, Arthur likes to do specialty work as the occasion arises. He has worked on special effects for all of Howard Skora's plays

Publicist 

Nora is on staff at the Whitefire Theatre, Actors Co-op and the Group Rep. She has publicized numerous theatre productions, and events such as  World Championships of the Performing Arts and Experience NoHo. Nora has also served as producer of the theatre component for the  NoHo Theatre & Arts Festival, and two New York Pro-Cele

Publicist 

Nora is on staff at the Whitefire Theatre, Actors Co-op and the Group Rep. She has publicized numerous theatre productions, and events such as  World Championships of the Performing Arts and Experience NoHo. Nora has also served as producer of the theatre component for the  NoHo Theatre & Arts Festival, and two New York Pro-Celebrity tennis tournaments. Nora is married to actor Steve Peterson.