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Cast Biographies
COURTNEY PELDON (MCKENNA PARKER)
Courtney is very excited to be bringing her character to life at The Actor’s Playpen. A notable actress of stage and screen, Courtney has performed in many well received off-Broadway productions (including Israel Horovitz’s “Henry Lumper”) and in Los Angeles at The Odyssey Theater and the Mark Taper Forum. She was honored to star on Broadway at the young age of 8 in the smash musical "Meet Me in St. Louis" at the Gershwin Theater in New York City. She portrayed the role of "Tootie" (originated by Margaret O’Brien in the film) and since the production garnered several Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, Courtney was thrilled to perform live on the Tonys with her cast. This native New Yorker has been an actress since she was just 3 years old. She has also worked in over four hundred commercials and voiceovers, numerous pilots and series, a number of movies-for-television, and big screen features. Courtney recurred for a number of seasons on both ABC’s "Home Improvement" and on FOX’s "Boston Public.” She’s also had several guest roles on “The Entourage,” "That 70s Show,” "Star Trek – Deep Space 9,” and many others. Her film roles include the Farrelly brothers’ comedy "Say it Isn't So", "National Lampoon's Adam & Eve", Tobe Hooper's "Mortuary", and most recently, the sci-fi drama "InAlienable" where she stars opposite Richard Hatch and Walter Koenig due in theaters early next year. She is also set to lead in the horror/comedy film "2001 Maniacs – Beverly Hellbillies" also starring her sister, Ashley, and Robert Englund. Courtney is particularly thrilled to be working again with both R.J. Colleary and Noah Blake. It has been sixteen years since their days together on the series "Harry and the Hendersons." Courtney is a college graduate and received her degree from New York’s Skidmore College in Abnormal Psychology and Film. Courtney and Ashley (our director) co-own a perfume company called "Starring Fragrances" and a jewelry company called "Charmed Jewelry," both currently sold at a number of boutiques across the country and at the Whole Foods and the Whole Foods - Life Style store here in Los Angeles.
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ELISA ELIOT (NOELLE)
Elisa began her professional acting career in grade school singing with the
renowned Houston Grand Opera. She went on to attend Yale University where
she received her BA in Drama. Some of Elisa's favorite theatrical roles
include Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Truvy in
Steel Magnolias, and Alice in Closer. Since she has been in Los Angeles,
Elisa has continued her career as a stage actor originating the roles of
Rain in Runway 69 and Aquafina in King Kalimari, but she has also has
appeared in such films as Tales From the Grave, and the award winning films
Waiting for Tomorrow and Caregiver, TV shows such as Zoey 101, Dirt, and E!
10 Ways, and judges the upcoming reality show MovieStar! Elisa is thrilled
to be premiering the role of Noelle in this wonderfully comedy!
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JORDAN TARTAKOW (A.D.D.)
Jordan began his acting career with a recurring role on David E. Kelley's critically acclaimed television show "Boston Public". Some of his most recent screen credits this past year include roles on FOX's "Bones", a series regular on the Sony Pilot "The Institute", & he just wrapped shooting the feature film "Solar Flare" this past fall. His most notable stage credits include performing at the Williamstown Theatre Festival with roles opposite James Whitmore in "The Magnificent Yankee" & appearing in Oliver Goldstick's "Dinah Was" opposite Yvette Freeman. He has also performed locally with Noah Wyle's Blank Theatre Company.. He would like to thank Nicole for opening the door for him into the world of "Publicityville".
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NANCY RHEE (THAT GIRL WHO ANSWERS THE PHONES)
Imported from the San Francisco bay area, Nancy is 100% Cali bred and raised! She has spent much time behind the camera @ 20th Century Fox, DEK Productions, and in and around the indie film scene, but it wasn’t until a near fatal car accident that the course of her life was forever altered…. Nancy-the-artist was born and expression in all forms her new home. She’s happiest when she’s belting out her latest song… Thanks to the Peldon’s for including her in such a spectacularly FUNNY piece… or, oops… maybe we should thank Bob 4 that!!!! Kisses.
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KATIE PIEL (ELLEN)
Katie Piel is thrilled to be making her LA theatrical debut in Publicityville! A graduate of NYU, she has been living and working in LA for several years. Recently Katie completed the indie feature Red, opposite Brian Cox, and her other film credits include Chasing 3000, Unknown and Deconstructing Harry. Among her Television credits are All My Children, and Gilmore Girls. Katie would like to thank the Peldon family for their wonderful creativity and support, Shannon Makhanian for her mentorship, Carolyn Anthony for her deft managerial
skills, Brandon Monk for everything, and Josie and The Q for being great dogs.
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Courtney is very excited to be bringing her character to life at The Actor’s Playpen. A notable actress of stage and screen, Courtney has performed in many well received off-Broadway productions (including Israel Horovitz’s “Henry Lumper”) and in Los Angeles at The Odyssey Theater and the Mark Taper Forum. She was honored to star on Broadway at the young age of 8 in the smash musical "Meet Me in St. Louis" at the Gershwin Theater in New York City. She portrayed the role of "Tootie" (originated by Margaret O’Brien in the film) and since the production garnered several Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, Courtney was thrilled to perform live on the Tonys with her cast. This native New Yorker has been an actress since she was just 3 years old. She has also worked in over four hundred commercials and voiceovers, numerous pilots and series, a number of movies-for-television, and big screen features. Courtney recurred for a number of seasons on both ABC’s "Home Improvement" and on FOX’s "Boston Public.” She’s also had several guest roles on “The Entourage,” "That 70s Show,” "Star Trek – Deep Space 9,” and many others. Her film roles include the Farrelly brothers’ comedy "Say it Isn't So", "National Lampoon's Adam & Eve", Tobe Hooper's "Mortuary", and most recently, the sci-fi drama "InAlienable" where she stars opposite Richard Hatch and Walter Koenig due in theaters early next year. She is also set to lead in the horror/comedy film "2001 Maniacs – Beverly Hellbillies" also starring her sister, Ashley, and Robert Englund. Courtney is particularly thrilled to be working again with both R.J. Colleary and Noah Blake. It has been sixteen years since their days together on the series "Harry and the Hendersons." Courtney is a college graduate and received her degree from New York’s Skidmore College in Abnormal Psychology and Film. Courtney and Ashley (our director) co-own a perfume company called "Starring Fragrances" and a jewelry company called "Charmed Jewelry," both currently sold at a number of boutiques across the country and at the Whole Foods and the Whole Foods - Life Style store here in Los Angeles.
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ELISA ELIOT (NOELLE)
Elisa began her professional acting career in grade school singing with the
renowned Houston Grand Opera. She went on to attend Yale University where
she received her BA in Drama. Some of Elisa's favorite theatrical roles
include Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Truvy in
Steel Magnolias, and Alice in Closer. Since she has been in Los Angeles,
Elisa has continued her career as a stage actor originating the roles of
Rain in Runway 69 and Aquafina in King Kalimari, but she has also has
appeared in such films as Tales From the Grave, and the award winning films
Waiting for Tomorrow and Caregiver, TV shows such as Zoey 101, Dirt, and E!
10 Ways, and judges the upcoming reality show MovieStar! Elisa is thrilled
to be premiering the role of Noelle in this wonderfully comedy!
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JORDAN TARTAKOW (A.D.D.)
Jordan began his acting career with a recurring role on David E. Kelley's critically acclaimed television show "Boston Public". Some of his most recent screen credits this past year include roles on FOX's "Bones", a series regular on the Sony Pilot "The Institute", & he just wrapped shooting the feature film "Solar Flare" this past fall. His most notable stage credits include performing at the Williamstown Theatre Festival with roles opposite James Whitmore in "The Magnificent Yankee" & appearing in Oliver Goldstick's "Dinah Was" opposite Yvette Freeman. He has also performed locally with Noah Wyle's Blank Theatre Company.. He would like to thank Nicole for opening the door for him into the world of "Publicityville".
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NANCY RHEE (THAT GIRL WHO ANSWERS THE PHONES)
Imported from the San Francisco bay area, Nancy is 100% Cali bred and raised! She has spent much time behind the camera @ 20th Century Fox, DEK Productions, and in and around the indie film scene, but it wasn’t until a near fatal car accident that the course of her life was forever altered…. Nancy-the-artist was born and expression in all forms her new home. She’s happiest when she’s belting out her latest song… Thanks to the Peldon’s for including her in such a spectacularly FUNNY piece… or, oops… maybe we should thank Bob 4 that!!!! Kisses.
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KATIE PIEL (ELLEN)
Katie Piel is thrilled to be making her LA theatrical debut in Publicityville! A graduate of NYU, she has been living and working in LA for several years. Recently Katie completed the indie feature Red, opposite Brian Cox, and her other film credits include Chasing 3000, Unknown and Deconstructing Harry. Among her Television credits are All My Children, and Gilmore Girls. Katie would like to thank the Peldon family for their wonderful creativity and support, Shannon Makhanian for her mentorship, Carolyn Anthony for her deft managerial
skills, Brandon Monk for everything, and Josie and The Q for being great dogs.
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