Get Well Soon
Blake Lewis, Writer
After coming on board as a director for the inaugural year of A Light in Dark Places, Blake knew that he would love to continue to be able to help Kelly and the organization in whatever ways he could. Since then, he has written a couple different plays for the events, as well as serving on the board and play selection committee. He believes that the topic of suicide has been shrouded in secrecy and shame for far too long.
Blake also produced, wrote and acted in the recently released film Dylan and Zoey.
Ken Weiler, Director
Ken Weiler earned his M.F.A. in Theater Arts from Mason Gross School of The Arts, Rutgers University under the guidance of William Esper and Maggie Flanigan. He works professionally as a director and teacher at The Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio in North Hollywood and is ever so grateful to work with his friends at ALIDP, and to have the chance to lend his voice to this impactful evening of theater.
Meet the Cast
Anthony DeCarlo, Mr. Walters
LA theater (selected): Poor Clare—Echo Theater Company (LA Drama Critics Circle Award: Best Ensemble Performance, Best Play), Anne (Museum of Tolerance), Phrazzled (Stage Raw Nomination: Best Comedy Performance), Disassembly (Stage Raw Nomination: Best Comedy Ensemble), Roots, Cleo, Theo & Wu, Alternative Acts, Young Writers Project, Blanks, Sheet Cake Sliding, Eat the Runt (Theatre of NOTE), ICU (Circle X), Akuma-shin (Sacred Fools), The Car Plays (Segerstrom Center for the Arts, La Jolla Playhouse).
Thank you to all who continue to support live theater. @tonydeek
David Towne, Owen
David Towne is an LA-based actor with two upcoming features, including one premiering at TIFF this week. Last summer he appeared as a lead in Negra, a new musical at The Robey. David originally hails from Indianapolis, and studied acting at Loyola University Chicago and the London Dramatic Academy. He is also a lifelong athlete, a graduate of iO Chicago and the Motion Picture Driving Clinic, and has directed and written several award-winning short films.
Jared Boghosian, Conner
While Jared has no known connection to the famous playwright, he actively looks for him at family gatherings. He works extensively in film and Television but comes from stage roots. Currently loves film photography. @jaredboghosian nearly everywhere.
Ren Montoro, Livi
Ren Montoro is a Floridian by birth, but a Chilean by upbringing. She's got a mixed bag of genes with Cuban and Dutch heritage. After spending her formative years in Chile, Ren developed a passion for the performing arts that even her stage fright couldn't hold back. Her debut show in LA was named one of the top 5 plays of that year by KCRW. Ren also had the honor of sharing the screen with Cloris Leachman in a Hallmark series. Ren is not only an actress but an award-winning writer. Her short script "Mary & Adam" has won her two awards at different film festivals.