DAVE PACIOCCO

Dave Paciocco sprung from the mean streets of South Redford, Michigan, where he fought to stay alive and overcame such aliments as acne, rickets and emotional turmoil. Dave developed a fighting style all his own called Jeet Kune Do to aide in his survival. Contrary to popular belief, many people credit Bruce Lee as the inventor of this style of martial arts. Dave has been disputing this claim for years and maintains anything found on internet is probably ca-ca poo-poo.

Dave has participated in a string of theater performances and commercial auditions that virtually went nowhere. After finally getting his big break as Mafia Solider #2 in the cult classic PBS docu-drama Lords of the Mafia, Dave was set for an amazing career that ultimately landed him the lead role in Being Jason.

TONY PINIZZOTTO

Born in Southern New Jersey, Tony holds a BA in acting from Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. Performing credits include; Moscow Theatre of the Arts, Hollybush Festival of the Arts, and Dallas Ft. Worth Shakespeare. After college he set new digs in Chicago, studying Improv Comedy, as well as founded Close Call Theatre with alum from Loyola University. In Chicago he also worked extensively as a writer/producer. There he worked alongside Judge Judy, Judge Mills Lane, Bob Eubanks, and Queen Latifah.

Tony just completed a new LarsErik film entitled Door Mat: Crazy Love. He can also be seen in popular cult Erik Larson films: Lost and the Telly Award Winning comedy Meter Girls.

KEVIN CHESLEY

Son of a naval sea captain, Kevin Chesley has performed across the country and his work is at the forefront of today's alternative comedy scene. He holds a BFA in Acting from Emerson College, and is a founding member of TROOP!, whose sketch comedy has headlined Festivals like Chicago Improv, The San Francisco SketchFest, Portland's Best Of The Best, and The Vancouver Comedy Festival. TROOP! has been featured on Showtime, FUSE, The National Lampoon Network, and at recent sold-out performances at venues including The Comedy Central Stage and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatres in both LA and NYC. Kevin can currently be seen starring in the independent film The Eyes Of Scott Robbins. Being Jason marks the first time he has chased a girl with a chainsaw during the daytime.

Visit TROOP! at www.troopdotcom.com

CYNTHIA RYANEN

A damn funny and talented actress, Cynthia has appeared in numerous stage plays. Her performance in Being Jason will leave you in stitches.

MISSY HAIRSTON

Missy can also be seen in a National Cigna commerical, and she has been keeping people laughing in various comedy shorts and pilots: Common Bond, Temps, and her most current project wrapped Open Mic. Missy would like you to know that her fellow cast mate Dave Paciocco says she has beautiful blindly hypnotic teeth!

DANIEL GALO

Daniel Galo has trained and developed a successful career both in Mexico and the United States. Some of his film work ranges from Runaway Kid, Drug Dealer, Car Washer, Paraplegic Writer to Soccer Player. As a screenwriter, three of his scripts have been made into TV Movies in the U.S.; Celos (Jealousy), La Victima (The Victim), and La Mejor Lucha (The Best Struggle). His versatility as an artist in the Anglo and Hispanic market makes of Daniel a hot commodity.

Galo is an alumni of the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

STEVEN OLIVERI

Steven Oliveri is an actor and a musician. He studied classical piano from the age of six and has a Master's degree in French literature from the University of California, Irvine. His stage credits include Gross Indecency, Dirty Blonde, and As You Like It.

JESSICA WILSON

Jessica Lynn Wilson was born and raised in Orange County and has been acting on stage, film and television projects since she was five. Now 21 she continually works in independent films, TV pilots, short films and commercials. Her latest film is Prince Charming with Reece Thompson (Assassination of a High School President and Rocket Science), directed by Matt Zien. Jessica will soon begin filming the pilot for Consider My Life in a lead role. Other recent credits include Nick the Dick, a Chapman Film production and from USC, Point of View, Plato's Symposium where she was able to show her dancing talent, Swing, and the horror film, Deadgirl. Jessica has two older sisters, Candice, an educational therapist, and Sara, a make-up artist and stylist.

TERRY McNICOL

Terry McNicol starred in the cult films: Baconhead, Tubetop TV, and also wrote the play that inspired the film The Last Drive In. Terry was one of the founding members of Stages theater, at 17 years, Stages is the longest running storefront theater in Orange County. Terry had an excellent experience making Being Jason, and looks forward to working with this talented group again in the future!

KAREN STEIN

After graduating from Emerson College in Boston, Karen moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in makeup. Over the years she has worked on film, tv, and theatre. Some recent projects include Tecumseh for PBS, Dogg After Dark for MTV, and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Babysitter Wanted, for which she did all the makeup and FX, was released this year to rave reviews and can now be found on DVD all over the world.

VANESSA A. DAVIS

Vanessa Davis likes to act. She really enjoys it when the writing doesn't suck, and the fellow actors and directors can keep their ego checked at the door. "Lets play" is her motto.

CHRIS RAFFERTY

When not writing or directing his own short films, designing movie posters or DVD covers, taking set photos on friends' film shoots, or appearing in front of the camera in this short film, Chris can be found... resting.

Check out Chris' design work at www.chrisrafferty.com

MARNI McFAIR

Until recently appearing on the big screen in The Great Buck Howard, Marni's biggest claim to fame was a hilarious appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. When not making others laugh in Comedy Improv class, Marni likes to garden, practice The Secret, and fight evil demons from Hell.

DARBY McCULLOUGH

Darby has carried a passion for acting since she was a little girl. She also has a strange affinity for blood thirsty serial killers, and was naturally thrilled at the chance to work with Jason. Thanks to all the folks who made this film happen.