Character Bios
RACHAEL SHERIDAN

(Heather) graduated with a B.F.A. in theater performance from Ohio University where she performed in new and classic works. After moving to Los Angeles, she landed roles in several shorts, including A Couple of Days and Nights and A Day in the Life of a Bathroom Key. She formerly worked with show creator Michele Palermo in the feature film, Unreel: A True Hollywood Story. Rachael is also the Gourmet Food Buyer and Importer at Cube Marketplace and Cafe in Los Angeles. She owns a papillon that spins in circles and a cat who uses the toilet.


LOLLY HOWE

(Annie) hails from Minnesota where she earned her BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Minnesota. While there, she also participated in an overseas program in London and Stratford where she interned and studied with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her musical theatre experiences in Minneapolis include: GODSPELL, FUNNY GIRL, THE FANTASTIKS, OKLAHOMA and her favorite role of VELMA KELLY in CHICAGO. Continuing her theatre experience in Los Angeles, Lolly first appeared at the Odyssey Theatre in AMONG THE VIPERS and next in Michele Palermo’s LADIES IN WAITING. Lolly began Line Producing in 1996 and has produced several films including the short BLOOD CHEMISTRY starring Alex Rocco and Christopher Rich, ANDREA’S FAULT (which was brought in a day early and under budget) and THE CHAMELEON, starring Seymour Cassel, shot entirely in Michigan. Acting-wise, Lolly considers the CIGARETTE GIRL in Sir Richard Attenborough’s, CHAPLIN, BIANCA in UNREEL and ANNIE in CHAPIN CIRCLE her favorite roles to date.



MICHELE PALERMO

(Becca) fell in love with performing her sophomore year in high school when she auditioned for that year’s “high school musical” - FLOWER DRUM SONG. Was it a play about Chinese-Americans? (Yes…) Were there ANY Asian-Americans in her Wisconsin Catholic High School? (No…) Could her mom pick her out of an entire CHORUS of non-Asian kids in black wigs on stage? (No….) But she was hooked. She went on to get a B.A. in Theater Arts from Marquette University; studied Classical Acting at the Drama Studio of London, co-founded the SO FAR THEATRE COMPANY in Washington, D.C. - and has to date appeared in more than 50 plays, several indie films, and more than a few TV shows since her illustrious debut in “Flower Drum Song”. Although she now knows she was born to write, acting was her first creative “love”. And who can let that first love go unrequited?



CONNIE VENTRESS

(Susan) most recently appeared on TV in the ’08 season premiere of LIFE for NBC. Several independent film credits include THE CHRISTMAS TREE FEAR, which debuted at the LA Jewish Film Festival last April, and BUBBLEHEAD, which has won awards at festivals around the globe. Other TV and film credits include THE SATLKING OF LAURA BLACK with Brooke Shields, CUTS, appearances ARREST AND TRIAL and many daytime dramas. Recent stage were all historical characters: in the award winning National Pastime at Fremont Centre Theatre, as Martha Washington for director Ted Lange and as Ruth Brown Thompson and Maudie Prickett for the Pasadena Playhouse/Pasadena History Museum. A member of The Manhattan Ensemble for four years, her favorite roles there were Hedda Gabler and Mary Shelley. Other NYC credits include roles in Shakespeare, Moliere, Schindler, Shaw and several Woody Allen films. Connie also works in commercials and voiceovers and holds theatre and acting degrees from the University of Kansas and Cornell. She is a Kansan by birth, but a Jayhawk by the grace of God!



JOSH DAUGHERTY

(Eric) became interested in acting when he was five years old and continued throughout his school years with stage productions including OLIVER, THE MUSIC MAN and PIRATES OF PENZANCE. He sang with the vocal jazz ensemble Genesis at Mt. Hood under a Music Theory and Vocal Jazz scholarship. Josh moved to Los Angeles in January of ’98 and has enjoyed a busy career. He has shot over 60 commercials and his television credits include recurring roles on JUDGING AMY, DAYBREAK and PROVIDENCE. and guest starring roles on DEXTER, CSI, GHOST WHISPERER, SUPERNATURAL, NCIS and CHARMED. In 2001 Josh spent 5 months as Mel Gibson’s radio operator in the film WE WERE SOLDIERS. When not on set as an actor Josh enjoys directing; he is currently putting together his first feature film slated to shoot in the fall of ’09. Josh is also an avid photographer and working on his first gallery project currently titled Faces of Autism.



MARK ESPINOZA

(David) may be best remembered by viewers as ‘Jesse’ from ‘90210’; or as Carlos, Kelly Bundy’s clueless boyfriend on MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, but recent audiences have seen him as any number of cranky cops and blood-sucking priests. Credits include series regular and recurring characters on episodic television, as well as theatrical productions with a variety of award-winning regional theatres across the country. On occasion you’ll hear him warble a tune in a variety of cabaret venues, Irish bars and shower stalls…the latter reserved for private audiences. Here’s to everyone involved in CHAPIN CIRCLE…we had a blast!



CHRIS MOLLICA

(Greg) is a born and raised New Yorker.  The proud owner of a BA Drama degree from Ithaca College, he helped found the Poor Artists Collective, an ambitious off Broadway theater company in NYC, and In the Garage Productions with his co-collaborator and best friend Ken Frank.  Now based in Los Angeles, Chris can be seen on the web in the series Bad Date TV and Suck and Moan, various national commercials, ABC's All My Children and the upcoming independent feature The Wrong Way.  In the Garage's first film, "Freeport," is currently in the festival circuit and is set to premiere at the 2010 Atlanta Film Festival.  Chris couldn't be happier to be a part of the Chapin Circle family.  He is represented by Liberation Management.



PAUL PRISSEL

(Tom) has an acting career primarily confined to his CHAPIN CIRCLE role of “Tom Maxwell”. After earning a law and master’s degree, he became a member of Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner’s Cabinet, where he advised the administration on key economic issues. He then earned a master’s degree from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, gained admission to the State Bars of California and New York and currently serves the public good as a criminal prosecutor in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in California. Paul was born and raised in Durand, Wisconsin, attended the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and plans to join the Wisconsin State Bar in the very near future.



BRYAN RASMUSSEN

(Ed), born in Tucson, AZ. and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an award-winning actor as well as a director, producer, teacher, coach, and Artistic Director of the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. In the theatre he has appeared in over 50 plays such as "Equus" "Enemy of the People", and "Henry IV pt 1" as well as his critically acclaimed solo show on van Gogh, "Sincerely Yours, Vincent". Most recently he acted in the world premiere of "Love Like Blue" by Kristen Lazarian and directed the hit holiday show "Winter Tales" as well directed and starred in the 50th Anniversary production of Harold Pinter's "The Dumb Waiter" at the Whitefire. Last fall Bryan directed Willy Russell's musical "Blood Brothers" as well as the West Coast premiere of "Down the Rabbit Hole" that opens Off-Broadway this Spring 2009. In addition to CHAPIN CIRCLE, Bryan has been recently seen on "Big Love" on HBO, and NBC's new hit series "Southland" as well as the cult feature film classics "Army of Darkness" and "Days of Darkness" as Slasher. For more go to www.bryanrasmussen.com or www.imdb.com



OLIVIA DAWN YORK

(Lizzie), a fresh face in Hollywood, was born April 26, 1989 in Chicago, and grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She got her start in acting at a young age, taking part in community theatre, school productions and student films. At sixteen, she moved to California where it wasn’t long before she was cast as a guest star on the Nickelodeon show, Ned’s Declassified: School Survival Guide. Soon after, she starred alongside Twilight star Anna Kendrick in the feature film Elsewhere directed by Nathan Hope. When not acting, Olivia enjoys fencing and watching films starring some of her favorite actors including Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland. She is also trained in operatic and musical theater singing. She can soon also be seen in the feature film Low Grounds that is currently in pre-production.



HANNAH SULLIVAN

(Kylie) Had her first professional "gig" at the of five singing at a wedding at age five. Hannah now sings at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, and for the L.A. Galaxy's 30,000 fans. After being handpicked for an ABC show, Hannah fell in love with television/film. On her first audition, she landed the role of Kylie in CHAPIN CIRCLE. Hannah was recently referred to her now manager, who immediately saw her potential and dedication. Hannah currently studies with some of the most respected acting coaches in L.A. Hannah volunteers with various community projects; travels to Peru helping needy children, and supports a little girl in the Philippines.



LUCY BELLA CAMILLE KINDSETH

(Amelia) had a wonderful time celebrating her 7th birthday last June. A perfect day for Lucy is being outside, whether she is swimming, playing soccer, or making up games with her big brother. Of course all of that would take place with a big smile on her face and while belting out a song at the top of her voice. Lucy started performing in dance at the age of three, and then found her true love of acting and singing during performing arts in Kindergarten. CHAPIN CIRCLE was an amazing experience for Lucy, and every part of playing Amelia on set was a happy moment for her!