A notE from thE DirEctor: dance instructor at Donna’s School of Dance in Murrysville, PA.

Recent
credits include: Annie (Grace) and Spamalot (Ensemble) with Stage 62,
Boeing Boeing (Gabriella) with Apple Hill Playhouse and Chicago (Liz) with
Independent theatre is terrifying, exhilarating, stressful, and so rewarding. I
Split Stage Productions. Up next, you can catch Ashley playing the role of
can’t thank you enough for giving this small production put together by an
Marcy in the Pittsburgh-area premiere of Dogfight at Stage 62 in Carnegie.
unknown theatre artist a chance. To my cast: I couldn’t have asked for a
Many thanks to my family and friends for supporting me, no matter what role
better group to go through this weird, wonderful journey with. You guys are
I take on.
rock stars and there’s absolutely no way this would be possible without you.
And to Karner: How did I get so lucky to have such a supportive partner
Chris Morriss (Long-Tethered Knight, Her Mister, A Friend) is an actor, singer,
when I embark on these crazy projects? I can’t wait to hang out with you and
musician, and voice-over artist. In the Pittsburgh area, Chris has worked with
the cattens again 
City Theatre, MTAP, PMT, and Cup-a-Joe Productions. You can look forward
to seeing Chris perform in Grey Gardens this summer with Front Porch
MUSiCAL nUMBERS: Theatricals. In NYC, Chris worked closely with This is Not a Theatre
Company (Readymade Cabaret, Versailles 2015, and Pool Play 2.0).
1. Stop Time – Photographer, Images Regional credits include Heathers (JD), Next to Normal (Henry), Legally
2. Crazytown – Idle Boy, Nightmares Blonde (Warner), and Arden of Faversham (Arden). He is a graduate of
3. Transition 1 Denison University, where he received the David Rounds Theatre Prize for
4. On Monday – The Lover his undergrad work in theatre, and is a proud alumnus of the National
5. Caralee – The Manny Theatre Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center. Chris is represented
6. The Party Goes With You – The Broad by Docherty Talent Agency, and is an (AEA) Equity Membership Candidate.
7. Good Lady – Long-Tethered Knight, Medieval Choir
8. Transition 2 Cody Sweet (The Manny, Her Savior, Radio) is thrilled to be sharing the stage
9. Make Me Happy – He, She with each and every one of these talented actors again. You may remember
10. The Seraph – The Sinner, Her Savior him from his critically acclaimed performance as Mrs. Bumbrake and
11. Immaculate Deception – Observers Teacher in Stage 62's Peter and the Starcatcher, where he was praised as
12. Transition 3 "sexy" (PGH City Paper) and "able to raise every pirate’s flagpole"
13. Leave, Luanne – The Cajun, Les Voix en Dessous (Pittsburgh in the Round). Cody has also recently been seen in PMT’s
14. Mama, Let Me In – Chorus regional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and in Pendemer
15. Why, Must We Tell Them Why? – The Actors Production's It Should Have Been You as Albert. Cody's favorite acting
16. Twisted Teeth – Nightwalker, Her Mister credits include Jesus (Godspell), Neville Craven (The Secret Garden),
17. Hemming and Hawing – Radio, Lonely Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), and Moonface (Anything Goes). An
18. Transition 4 accomplished chorister, Cody is a member of Voces Solis, a guest singer
19. Cut You a Piece – A Friend, Jules, Jessy with Resonance Works/Pittsburgh, and an emeritus member of The
20. Transition 5 Mendelssohn Choir and Pittsburgh Concert Chorale. He has previously sung
21. The Ballad of Sara Berry – Balladeer, Chorus in concert with Marvin Hamlisch, Jodie Benson, and John Lithgow.
22. Finale – Photographer, Images
Cory Rectenwald (Violin) has played violin in orchestra pits in western PA for
Who’s Who: high school productions for the past 15 years. He lives in Pittsburgh and
works in software.
Aaron Henley (Percussion) resides in Butler with his wife Jessica. He plays
George Heigel (Idle Boy, He, The Cajun, Jules) is a proud Penn State grad
percussion in shows north of Pittsburgh. This is the first show that Aaron
forgot to bring a snare drum to rehearsal. He assumes that is what showing working in the exciting field of employee benefits consulting! He has 2 yorkie
up without pants on is like. Aaron has a cat. children and a supportive husband who makes his lunch for him every day.
Favorite credits include Robert in The Drowsy Chaperone (Stage 62),
Ashley Harmon (Photographer, The Lover, Lonely) is from Monroeville, PA. Bearded Lady in Side Show (Stage 62), Leaf in Spelling Bee (Mon River
She works as a special education teacher at Propel Charter Schools, and a
Arts), and Brian in It Shoulda Been You (Pendemer Productions). Thanks to area. Noah directs choirs at CCAC Allegheny and Oakmont United Methodist
Laura and the cast and crew of 35mm for a weird and fun ride! Church while also teaching classes at CCAC and Chatham University.

Keith Reed (Bass) is a local bassist who has been playing electric and upright Sam Bojarski (Cello) is thrilled to be playing cello in 35mm: A Musical
bass in a wide range of settings for almost 25 years. A rock player at heart, Exhibition. He is heavily involved in the Pittsburgh music scene and also
Keith has also studied classical music on the double bass, performed in plays in the Russian Balalaika Orchestra of Pittsburgh, as well as a polka
various jazz ensembles, and played country, blues, reggae, bluegress, old group called Unnecessary Polka (where he plays mandolin). A freelance
time, and Americana as well. Keith most enjoys playing in small acoustic writer and reporter by day, Sam is based in the Pittsburgh's East End.
groups that emphasize vocal harmony.
Tom Boyce (Guitar) started playing guitar as a teenager after hearing Led
Kristin Pacelli (The Broad, She, Balladeer) is excited to be performing one of Zeppelin and Metallica. Initially self-taught, he began formally studying jazz
her dream shows alongside some of her favorite people! Currently as an adult. He currently plays around town with several groups and
performing as Mother Wolf/Kaa/Others in The Jungle Book at Mariposa ensembles including The Blue-Hots, The Ronni Weiss Trio, and The
Theatre for Young Audiences, favorite past credits include Little Sally Hambone’s Cabaret Band among others. He also enjoys acting and has
(Urinetown), Jenny Steinberg (It Shoulda Been You), Jewel (The Best Little performed in Paragon Studios’ productions of The Addams Family (Uncle
Whorehouse in Texas), Marta (Company), and Betty Jean Reynolds (The Fester), 12 Angry Jurors (Juror Number 11) and Oliver (Mr. Bumble). Tom is
Marvelous Wonderettes). Upcoming projects include Sister Act at Mon River a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and currently works at
Arts, where she is taking on the role of Sister Mary Robert, Granny in PNC.
Mariposa’s production of Wanda's Monster, as well as the latest addition to
the Mariposa cabaret series: A Diva Is Always the Life of the Party! Eternal
love and thanks to Julie and Jeff - you make me happy all the time.

Laura Karner (Producer/Director, The Sinner, Nightwalker, Jessy) is an actor,

director, and producer. As a producer, she helmed the Pittsburgh version of
the Confidential Musical Theatre Project. As an actor, she was last seen in
City Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival. Favorite credits include Into The
Woods (Baker’s Wife), The Sound of Music (Maria), and It Shoulda Been
You (Annie). In addition to performing, Laura works at Paragon Studios
where she teaches private voice lessons and adult acting classes. She’s a
graduate of the Randolph Academy for Performing Arts in Toronto, ON.

Megan Howell (Viola) is a local stage manager, designer, and musician, and
is beyond excited to make her orchestral debut in Pittsburgh with 35mm!
35mm:
Favorite credits include: Wit (Cedarville University), Fun Home,
Spamalot (Millbrook Playhouse), Love, Love, Love (Kinetic Theatre), and
most recently, All Quiet on the Western Front and I Know Why the Caged
A musical Exhibition
Bird Sings (Prime Stage). As always, unending thanks to her
family. meganmhowell.com

Noah Rectenwald (Conductor/Keyboard) Whether leading a choir or behind music and lyrics: Ryan Scott Oliver
the piano, organ, bassoon, or synthesizer, Noah Rectenwald is active in
Pittsburgh as a multi-faceted musician and creative artist. He has written
basEd on photographs: Matthew Murphy
music for local groups such as Kamratōn, E.L.C.O., Animé BOP! Trio, CCAC
Three Rivers Choir, Oakmont UMC Choir, and How Things Are Made. His
vocal arrangEmEnts: Ryan Scott Oliver
abstract paintings have been exhibited at several venues in the Pittsburgh producEd and dirEctEd: Laura Karner
Additional pErcussion arrangEmEnts: Jeremy Yaddaw
Additional Guitar arrangEmEnts: Matt Hinkley

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35mm was originally produced by John Johnson and Very Intense Productions,
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Original Cast Album now available on iTunes.