Work\Place Cast

Sequoia Schirmer (she/her) is an actor, director, and playwright. She recently moved from the Bay Area where she performed with Masquers Playhouse and directed at Townhall Theatre Co. She has her M.A. in Theater Arts from UC Santa Cruz during which served as the Artistic Director for Barnstorm Theater Company, one of the only completely student run theater companies. Some of her favorite past shows have been In the Next Room; or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard, and The Fifth Dimension, an original spoof of the Twilight Zone.

Eddie is super pumped that you’re here! He’s always incredibly grateful when you support something he loves. Which in this case not only includes his acting, but directing for the second time and especially having his written words performed. He’s come a long way from the rock he played as a child on an Easter church stage. And as always he encourages you to come play. He looks forward to seeing you at the next auditions.

Jordan is a Sacramento-based actor known for roles such as Eddie in "Rocky Horror" at Green Valley Theatre and Benji in "Thinner than Water" at Big Idea Theater. He has extensive experience in improvisational theatre and sketch comedy, performing at venues like B Street Theatre and Comedy Spot. A recent graduate in Cinema and Digital Media from UC Davis, Jordan is now focusing on filmmaking.

Adriana has appeared in several Artist's Collective and EMH Productions (Daddy's Dyin', Who's Got the Will? and What Could Go Wrong?), when she's not doing box office or cameras. It has been a thrill to tread the boards with these talented people once again.

Trish is an actor, director, makeup artist, and property mistress. She has been acting since a very early age. She has an AA in Theatre Arts, and a BS in Business with a minor in Religion and Philosophy. She has studied at San Francisco State University, American River College and Sierra College. After an adventure in the business world, Trish has returned to theatre with a passion. She has acted in shows at SFSU, ARC, Sierra College, Free Fall Stage, TAAC, Resurrection Theatre, Theatre One, and Chautauqua Playhouse where she was on the board for seven years. Most recently she did an original show playing various roles at Theatre One - “Green Room Confidential”, she played Amanda in Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” at Chautauqua Playhouse. She has directed several children’s shows including “The Velveteen Rabbit”, “Santa’s Christmas Caper”, and “Secret Garden”. For their main stage she has directed “Sherlock Holmes and the Ladies in Distress”, “The Odd Couple” and “Perfect Murder” and most recently “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” which closed in February 2024. Trish’s passion for the “story” and how we connect to that as humans will always be something she wants to share with others. Trish thanks her husband for always supporting her dream of storytelling.

Welcome! We are so glad that you can join us for Workplace!! Stacey is so excited to be performing at The Ooley theatre again! She has been performing in Sacramento and the surrounding areas for several years. Stacey is so pleased to be directing her first one act play. She is also debuting as a writer with her piece, “Teachers are REAL People.” Relax and enjoy these work experiences that may ring true to you.

As a Production Assistant for theatre and film, I am talented with organizational and managerial skills, but my gift, love, and passion is acting on the stage and I knew it when I saw the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I’m once again humbled to be gracing the stage the second time with the Ooley Theatre and The Artist Collective, My dream is now my reality, loving my life and living my life.

Gary is happy to return to the stage after a twenty-two year hiatus, trying to get back into the swing of things and become more involved in the local theatre scene. (Well, five years ago he tried when he did Noises Off at Imagination Theater in Placerville; but then COVID hit, putting him back on hiatus). Along with his experience and education in college community theatre, Gary also received his M.A. in Theatre Arts (with a focus in directing) from Cal Poly Humboldt in 2002. He currently lives in Elk Grove and works for the State of CA as an office technician with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. In his off time, he enjoys watching TV and movies, petting his cat, wishing he had a dog (of the pitbull variety), striving to maintain a fitness regimen, and trying really hard to not sabotage his diet by binging too much on snack foods.

Denise is excited to be back at home at the Ooley Theater working in another production by Artist Collaborative Collective. She recently preformed in the Women’s Wit and Wisdom Festival in the production revival of String of Pearls. Through the years she has performed in several EMH productions such as Cheaters, String of Pearls, and Night shift. She knows you will enjoy her journey of this newest production of Workplace One Acts! She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support! Enjoy!

Christine is thrilled to join the Artist Collective for the first time. She was last seen on the Ooley stage some time ago in EMH's first production of String of Pearls. Most recently she has performed with FreeFall Stage in their productions of The Lower Room and An Evening with Oscar Wilde. Her children’s theater credits include Cinderella and Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Chautauqua Playhouse. Recently she directed the Chautauqua Playhouse's production of Rumpelstiltskin. She is a former member of the Actors Workshop of Sacramento where she performed and directed numerous plays. Christine wishes to thank our talented playwright Laura Sheperd and directors Elise and Joanna for the opportunity to participate in this enjoyable production.

Dani Walsh is an accomplished local actress, stage manager, and small business owner of Of Land And Sea Co. She has stage managed multiple productions in Sacramento and has acted in several short films in the area including “Becoming Zombie” – premiering this year at A Place Called Sacramento film festival. When she’s not acting or stage managing you can find her at her store in Oak Park. She is excited to be a part of this production of Lungs! Socials: @dani_walsh @of_land_and_sea_co

The Ooley Theatre is so happy to have Ernesto back on stage with us! He was last seen in our original works debut of Time of Death and most recently was in Resurrection Theater's presentation of Take Me Out!. Ernesto has been an actor and director in Sacramento for many years, so we are so very pleased to have him bringing his talents to our show!

Jeremey has a BFA Actor Training, Guthrie Theater/University of Minnesota, MA Directing Middlesex University, London, England Jeremey was awarded a full scholarship to the Theater Arts Program at Interlochen Arts Academy in Minnesota during his high school years. He ran a theater company off Broadway for 12 years and is now located in Sacramento and interested in becoming involved with film, theater and anything else that challenges his creativity and expertise.

Johnny was abandoned (with loving encouragement) at an audition just over a year ago, with no knowledge or experience, and no choice but to beg Convergence Theatre Company for a role in Motherhood Out Loud. The strange stage creatures took in Johnny and his son, Billie, and taught them both their bizarre, ancient practices. The theatre virus infected them quickly, with an insatiable craving, growing one show at a time. Having feasted since then with Ressurection Theatre and Big Idea Theatre, Johnny Monster and his Billie Spawn are tasting the Ooley for the first time with this delightful sample platter, and can’t wait to see what is for dessert. Nom nom nom. Rawr.

Bruce is a retired respiratory therapist who has dabbled in community theater since junior high school in the 1970s. Mostly small parts, but big fun for me. Thanks to Theater in the Heights for the many opportunities they gave me in the past and firing up what little talents I possess. Thanks to The Ooley Theatre for allowing me to reprise this roll of Artie and giving me this opportunity to perform again. Thanks for supporting community theater. Enjoy the show as much as I had performing it!