RYAN BARTON-GRIMLEY - Philip “HAWK” Hawkins
Ryan Barton-Grimley, or "RBG" as his colleagues refer to him, was born in Harare, Zimbabwe... For the uninitiated, that's in south central Africa... Yeah, Africa. Anyway, he and his family moved to the USA, specifically Encino California, at the height of its cultural influence in the late 80's. Fresh off the boat, RBG did time at various public and private institutions, eventually graduating from UCLA and also... catching the "acting bug." After studying with all the best acting teachers in Hollywood and falling in love with improv at UCB and The Groundlings, RBG won starring roles in the indie feature film TROPIX and too many grad films to mention, as well as supporting roles in CRIMINAL MINDS and a Fox Movie of the Week, THE PRICE OF LOVE. Yeah... remember when they made those? Anyway, always seeking new creative outlets, RBG chose to try his hand at writing and directing, making the internationally acclaimed home invasion thriller... THE TRUTH, starring John Heard, Brendan Sexton III, Erin Cardillo and Daniel Baldwin. Distributed worldwide by Warner Brothers, Gravitas and Showtime, THE TRUTH was one of the most pirated films on the Internet in the three weeks preceding its release. Hot off that success, RBG starred in and produced Douglas Mueller's well reviewed debut feature film... REPATRIATION, as well as, directed and starred in the film festival darling... ELIJAH'S ASHES... a dark comedy about brotherly love and homophobia. Both films had healthy festival runs and were distributed worldwide, despite their low budgets and lack of movie stars. A life-long fan of horror films, RBG next took on the task of writing, producing, directing and starring in his fourth and fifth feature films... HAWK & REV: VAMPIRE SLAYERS... an 80's inspired horror-comedy about "kicking vampire ass and taking vampire names" and...LISTEN CAREFULLY... a mind-bending psychological horror that will make "new parents" everywhere cringe at the the mere mention of a baby monitor! HAWK AND REV: VAMPIRE SLAYERS is available ON-DEMAND everywhere, for more info: CLICK HERE! Listen Carefully is currently in post-production. Lastly... keep an eye out for RBG performing improv at The Groundlings, his home away from home, or nose deep in a laptop, writing some crazy script he can't wait to unleash on the world! Feel free to say "hi" to him as he doesn't bite... he swears... Well, unless he's playing a vampire… Which he never does because he’s a… VAMPIRE SLAYER. You get the idea! RBG thanks you for your time! For more personal info check out RBG's personal page ryanbartongrimley.com or his production company rbgfilms.com for film production stuff. Lastly… Subscribe to his YOUTUBE CHANNEL for weekly shenanigans :)
ARI SCHNEIDER - Revson “REV” Mccabe
Found hanging off a glacier in Antarctica and raised by wolves is NOT how one would describe Ari Schneider’s early life. Rather, his mother is from Buenos Aires and father from the Bronx. He was accepted into the prestigious Guildford School of Acting in the UK where he received a BA (Hons) in acting and musical theatre and awarded a “Gold w/ Distinction” from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts for Stage Combat. Yup…that’s right. That means he can kick some serious royal ass on stage, but in the “real world” can easily be dominated with a simple kick to the shin. Most recent TV/FILM credits include CRIMINAL MINDS, S.W.A.T and Oscar winner Sebastian Lelio’s remake GLORIA BELL alongside Julianne Moore and Rita Wilson. He also co-wrote and co-starred in their first indie feature together, ELIJAH’S ASHES , with Ryan Barton- Grimley which won best picture at LAIFFA and he most recently won the Fusion Audience Award at DWF for the short SAM DID IT starring Alfred Molina. He currently resides in south la where you might find him performing at The Second City, UCB, working as VP for the nonprofit ZIP ZAP ZOP ENRICHMENT (an inclusion program teaching Improv to kids with autism), composing music, raising a son and/or raising chaos with his little production company Clumsy Tiger Productions, LLC.
JANA SAVAGE - THEO
Jana Savage is a writer, producer and actor from Bangor, Maine. She made her parents proud by graduating Magna Cume Laude from Boston University with a degree in Economics, then immediately disappointed them by moving to Los Angeles to be an actor. Jana is a part of the writing trio, Murder Ink, whose credits include studio projects with Peacock(Writer/EP), New Line, Universal, Netflix(Writer/EP/Actor) and Lionsgate(Writer/Actor) as well as collaborations with Macro, Will Packer Productions, Hunting Lane Films, Confluential Films, and CourtFive. When she is not writing, producing, or acting, Jana likes spending time with her husband, rescuing dogs and listening to all the murder podcasts.
RICHARD GAYLER - JASPER
Richard is a visual artist who lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons. He had the privilege of studying acting with Sharon Chatten. He enjoyed being a part of Elijah's Ashes, and working with the wonderful and talented cast and crew. www.marrowdeep.com
JEFF LORCH - DEPUTY JACK SCROGGINS
In film, he has worked with Robert Zemeckis in a motion capture project as Philippe Petit (precursor to the current film THE WALK); with Jon Gries in the indie hit “Pickin’ & Grinnin’”; and another the indie festival hit JONNY’S SWEET REVENGE, garnering 10 awards and counting, including best actor. TV: “Master of Sex”,“Criminal Minds”, “Whitney”, “Brothers & Sisters”, and “iCarly”. Theatre: Need to Know, Uploaded (Rogue Machine Theatre); A View From The Bridge, Rocket to the Moon, Of Mice and Men, Blue Dahlia (Pacific Resident Theatre); Modigliani (Open Fist); My Antonia (Rubicon). And many years of improv at Groundlings, iOWest, UCB. UCLA Alumni.
CASEY GRAF - ARNOLD
Casey Graf is an American actor born in San Antonio, Texas. After moving to Hollywood he got bit parts in Television and movies such as The Mentalist and Fired Up! He got his first big break starring along side Academy Award winner Jon Voight in the new Baby Geniuses movies. He also starred with C. Thomas Howell, Brooke Langton and Tom Arnold in Chilly Christmas. www.caseygraf.com
DAVID RICKABAUGH - ZAGAN
David was born in Hollywood, CA and raised in Los Angeles. He “caught the bug” doing plays and a commercial in high school but didn’t pursue an acting career because he thought there was too much “bullshit” involved in being an actor. After being “fired” from a soulless job he decided to try some background acting work, landed a national commercial and fell back into the industry. Now he can’t imagine life without the wonderfully creative commotion of a set, whether in front or behind the camera. Check out his one liner in this film and the piercing looks that made Ari Schneider blush! Also, be sure to see him all gothed up with his gimp in the upcoming indie horror comedy feature... Hawk & Rev: Vampire Slayers! IMDB Profile!
jack bradley - andros
Brad Marshall is a composer, songwriter, and actor originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. He can be found wandering the streets of Hollywood pretending to know the best Thai food joint in town, or performing original music under his pseudonym Jack Bradley. You should say hi if you see him doing either of these things, but if he’s doing anything else you should pretend to ignore him.
kevin ocampo - terry
Kevin Ocampo was born in Philadelphia, and relocated to Los Angeles for college. During a 12 year career making videogames, he began studying Improv and has not looked back. He has studied with Cold Tofu, at the IOWest, and is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory. He is an avid gamer, pen enthusiast, and tea drinker. Kevin is excited and honored to rejoin the cast of The Really Awesome Improv Show! Twitter & Instagram: @ke7in11
BRIAN STURGES - STAN
Brian Sturges is an actor, comedian, director, musician, producer and writer. He is the writer, director and composer of the feature-length film, Wall of Flesh: A Vintage Comedy, and can be seen in the films, Elijah’s Ashes, God of Thunder and Hee. Brian’s on-stage credits include Candidate Confessions, The Lollygaggers, The Really Awesome Improv Show, as well as various stand up and improv performances. In 2015, Brian debuted his one-man show, Poor Life Choices, which he wrote, directed, and performed at The Second City Studio Theatre in Hollywood. As a session player on guitar, bass, piano and harmonica, he has recorded for Red Lobster, Disney and Warner Brothers Records and was the Musical Director for The Second City Hollywood premium show Hell County, Florida. In 2018, Brian wrote and directed the music video Delilah, winning Best Music Video at The Divulge Dancers’ Film Festival. Brian also composed, arranged and orchestrated the 2019 Wall of Flesh: A Vintage Comedy soundtrack which contains 21 Jazz Fusion compositions and 2 Gospel tracks. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and The Second City Improv, Conservatory and Long Form Programs.
NICOLE WYLAND - CHERYLE
Nicole Wyland is an LA based actor, writer and producer know for her work in Video Game High School, Capstone’s Oak, Alone and the award-winning short The Automaton.
Jason Kaye - HAMMISH
Jason Kaye is an award-winning Actor, comedian, voice over artist, musician and impressionist who trained at The Second City Hollywood, Upright Citizens Brigade, Groundlings, Clown with Mick Barnfather and is the lead guitarist in the comedy metal band Hell Kross. He is known for First Impressions with Dana Carvey (2016), Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Power Puff Girls.
eric jenkins - thadwick
Eric Jenkins is an LA based actor, Second City graduate, known for Uncle Luther Presents and So You Think You Can Fart. He loves working out and telling jokes.
George Steeves - private dirkman
I'm a Singer/Songwriter originally from Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. My Dad is a retired Episcopal Priest and my Mom is a Lawyer. I relocated to Southern California in 2008 to attend college while pursuing my dream of becoming an Entertainer. I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome when I was 11 years old, it's a mild form of autism and I would love to be a role model for people with autism everywhere. Music is my life and music is my passion. I just finished a successful run of one man show "Magic 8 Ball (My Life with Asperger's)" at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival where it received 3 Fringe Awards, "Magic 8 Ball (My Life with Asperger's)" received the Larry Cornwall Award for Musical Excellence, the Soaring Solo Artist Award for Excellence in Solo Theatre and the Fringe Encore Award. My show will be coming back to extend in July. I also have music available for purchase on iTunes and CD Baby, and my music is also available to stream on Sound Cloud and Reverb Nation.
DEB MAGIDSON - HAWK’S MOM (VOICE)
A native Chicagoan, Deb spent 10 years as a singer and actress in NYC before moving to Los Angeles. She can make all of your voice over dreams come true.
jennifer frappier - Tiff (VOICE)
Jennifer Frappier is an actress and producer, known for Chill (2016) and Dipsticks (2016). Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Jennifer's career in front of the camera began when her grandparents urged her to grin for a photo by saying "Hollywood smile!" Recognized for her naturally curly hair and infectious smile, her exotic appearance is credited to her French, Filipino and African American ancestry.