Our Time Theatre Company

	NED BEALY Hey Yo, my name is Ned Bealy. There is one thing you should know about me, it’s my first year at Our Time and I kind of have nervous reactions, and I am totally into this card game called Deuel Monsters. I was kind of nervous on my first day, and as the Our Time song says, “Practice took away my fear.” Schwing!
	ANGELINA BRUNO-METZGER This “Jersey Girl” has had the acting bug for as long as she can remember. Over the past three years she has grown into a more confident and talented diva. The reason for her success is the constant love, support, and laughter from her second family, Our Time. She wishes to send hugs and kisses to her family and friends who have supported and inspired her dream of becoming a star. The world has yet to see what this drama queen is capable of!!
	COROM BUKSHA The New York City public school system returns with vengeance as Corom Buksha is dragged back into Frederick Douglass Academy for his junior year. At 16, he is dreading every second as his inevitable fate looms near. He has enjoyed returning to Our Time Theatre Company full time. He hopes to go to a technical college far away from New York and pursue a career "doing something with computers." If not, he is also considering journalism.
	LINDSAY CAMPBELL Lindsay is 19 years old and lives near Albany, New York. Lindsay is attending Plattsburgh University. Lindsay thanks her family and friends for always supporting and encouraging her. Our Time has given Lindsay the confidence and passion that she can do anything she sets her mind to. Lindsay thanks her company members. They have worked hard all year. She also thanks Taro and the staff for all they have done.
	DOUG CAPRARO Currently being pursued by the CIA for conspiring with a cult of lawnmower worshipers, Doug is a man with a plan. He enjoys ska, punk, playing his pimped out Squier, and several historical endeavors as well. Also, he is a renowned fencer.
	LIDIA EROKHINA I joined Our Time three years ago and it has changed my life greatly. I learned many things by joining this company. I met people that are not that different from me and became great friends with them. I can express myself freely while I'm surrounded by these wonderful people. I want to thank Taro, Chelsea, Donisha, Everett, and Leigh for making my life more exciting.
	ISAIAH FLETCHER What’s up America! It’s Isaiah Fletcher (The first). I’m 14 and I love anything about basketball. My favorite rapper is Jay-Z, my favorite singer is Usher and I love to dance!! (I also like long walks on the beach for any ladies interested!) I’d like to thank my mom for taking 8 months out of her life to carry me. HOLLA!
	ANDRE GILLYARD My name is Andre, I am 15. This is my first year of Our Time. It’s weird how fate has a way of showing its face. I never thought I would be able to go on stage in front of people. But that’s all changed. I was five when I started stuttering. I think it had something to do with a serious event that happened in my life. I grew up in Queens, NY my whole life. My father lives in NJ. Although my father doesn’t live with me I know he will always be there for me. I live with my mother and grandparents. I was always afraid to read out loud or talk aloud in front of anyone, even my family sometimes. But now that I have joined this program it changed my life forever. I’ve met great and amazing people, and I have a feeling I am going to know these people for a long time. It’s strange ever since 12 years ago I never thought of the fact that I can be an actor, that might all change.
	LINDA GJONBALAJ Linda is 19 years old and she is a senior in high school. She has been accepted to WCC. She is going to apply to Hunter College and hopes she gets accepted. She can’t believe this is her fourth and last year with Our Time. She is dearly honored that she got to spend four years with Our Time. Linda can’t describe how much fun she has had with Our Time. She would love to thank: Taro, Leigh, Chelsea, Donisha, Everett, the teen company and mostly everyone who has been there for Our Time. She also would love to thank her parents, brother, cousins, aunts and uncles, her whole family and her best friend Theresa for being the best friend. All of you guys have made my dreams come true. This is for Bora.
	JONATHAN GREIG Hey everybody, I am Jonathan Greig and I’m 14 years old. I was born and raised in Manhattan. I have two sisters, which I love dearly (sometimes). I am a tenth grader at Berkeley Carroll School. My favorite classes are Acting, Video, English and Spanish (Como esta?). Since I joined Our Time I have met so many great people and learned so much from everybody. It has been a great experience performing and I would love to do it as a career. Our Time is my family away from home. It has given me a place where I can express myself however I want and it does not matter how long it takes me. I love theater. I have done a couple of Shakespeare plays and I learned a lot about acting. I really liked it because Shakespeare’s style is completely different than any other I had done before. I really grew as an actor when I performed them. My favorite Shakespeare character that I played was Oliver in "As You Like It." I have been in a couple plays before it but I had never played an evil character before so it was really interesting. I just enjoy being on stage and in the spotlight. I love it!! I love sports and my Dad and I are die-hard fans of the NEW YORK JETS. You will find us every Sunday in front of the TV cheering for our J—E—T—S, JETS, JETS, JETS, JETS. I hope you all really like the show because we all worked really hard to put it together!! Enjoy!!
	NAUDIA JONES Our Time is my inspiration, I’ve always allowed my stuttering to hold me back in life but when I see everyone in Our Time acting and having so much fun without allowing their stuttering to affect them, I realized that it was not my stuttering that was holding me back. It was I that was making my stuttering hold me back. It’s not like that now, I’ve learned that it’s not my stuttering that characterizes me, it’s who I am and what I’m willing to do to outshine my stuttering. Thank you Our Time.
	TODD LAUDERDALE Todd loves fast cars and hanging out with friends. He can’t stand annoying people and nags. If you would like to know more about Todd ask him.
	EIRYN LAWRENCE My name is Eiryn and I’m 10 years old in the 5th grade. I like to play my Playstation 2, my Gameboy Advance SP (sometimes), and I like to watch TV. My favorite foods are pizza, cookies n cream, ice cream sandwich, vanilla ice cream cone with rainbow sprinkles, saltfish and dumplings, chicken nuggets, green apples, butterfingers, and chocolate.
	EDWARD MAWERE I am 13 years old and I live in Brooklyn, NY, and I love acting. I’ve been acting for a long time. This is my first year at Our Time and I am very happy about that. I love to listen to rock and pop. My favorite show is Degrassi. My mom is from Zimbabwe and my dad is from North Carolina. I have been to both. I love hanging out and going to Broadway shows. I love Avril Lavigne!!!
	YONI MESSING "My message is like butter when I stutter, Everyone's thoughts unclutter" - Yoni
	DAVID NACHMAN David Nachman is 18 years old and a senior at Hunter College High School in New York City. During his four years at Our Time, he has continually discovered ways he has grown and learned from his experience there. He wishes to thank the Our Time staff, volunteers, and fellow company members for their hard work and amazing results.
	MICHELLE POLINSKY I’m Michelle Polinsky and I am 11 1/2 years old. I like to sing and dance and act. I am in a chorus at school and I like trying to act like myself.
	KEITH RUSSELL What up. My name is Keith. I’m 14 in the 9th grade. My dreams are getting paid $3,000,000 within one week. So if you have that kind of money, give me a holla.
	DONNY SETHI All his life he wanted to do something that his parents would be proud of. “Whenever he performs he’s like a different person,” Donny’s mom says. But ladies and gentlemen Donny is Donny when he’s on that stage. When Donny is on stage he feels like he is on top of the world, he feels like nobody can bring him down, he feels like the ultimate Stutta King. Donny is doing something that his parents can say, “yeh that’s my son.” Thank you Our Time Theatre Company for lighting Donny’s candle. This is your biggest fan Don-Tis checkin’ out with a kiss
	DASHAWN TAYLOR Spread your wings, fly away, love is coming to me and you. Thank you teachers, friends, and family for supporting me in this great big journey.
	ALISON WILLIAMS My name is Alison Williams. I am 12 years old. I like pop, hip-hop, and rock. I would have never thought of being on stage or in a group with kids who stutter. I love singing. I have a sister, a mom, and a dad. I love Our Time. It is so fun.