Dan Olson as Gabe Powers
Born and raised in Ripon, Wisconsin, Dan Olson received a B.F.A. in Acting from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Upon graduating last May, he moved to Chicago to follow his passion for comedy and improvisation. While a newcomer to the Chicago scene, Dan is determined to stretch himself by working on both stage and screen through dramatic and comedic material. He is grateful for the many opportunities that Chicago presents and can't wait to plant his roots
here. Dan is especially thrilled to portray Gabe Powers in Critical Mass.
www.danolsonactor.com
here. Dan is especially thrilled to portray Gabe Powers in Critical Mass.
www.danolsonactor.com
Homer Marrs as Mark Argo
Homer Marrs is an actor, musician, comedian and writer living in Chicago. He wears so many hats it confuses even him. He has appeared on AMC, the Travel Channel, Comcast Sportsnet, and with the Second City National Touring Company. He has written for Film.com, American Theatre, Time Out Chicago, Las Vegas Magazine and his column, "Marrs Attacks" has run for 7 years in various LGBT publications (currently Chicago's Nightspots). You can check out his music and comedy videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/TurnpikeDown/videos, and look for his forthcoming EP on iTunes.
Tyler Young as Orange
A talented actor/comedian/writer, Tyler Michael Young (Co Founder of Unrelated T.V.) was born in Sterling, Illinois (Aug. 27, 1992). He has a large background in theater, and short/ independent films. His most recent project has been co-creating a comedy skit series on you-tube called "Unrelated T.V.". His future plans involve moving to Chicago to pursue a career in Stand up comedy, Improv comedy, and work in film. (in-front and behind the camera.)
Jake Miser as Yellow
Jake recently graduated with a degree in theatre from Texas-based Wayland Baptist University. A firm believer in the idea that the most important audition is the one you give every day, he prides himself on his ability to provide a complimentary energy to any team project, whether this means delivering a formidable performance or simply helping the director finding her lost script. Jake is glad to have been on board for Critical Mass and looks forward to seeing the finished project.
Alvin Cole as Purple
I was born in Chicago, IL and made my debut in Critical Mass as a collective member.I am a Actor, Improviser, Writer and does a little singing. I also just finish doing another short movie called "Gamer's Tale" and is a member of McKay Arts theater company which I have been working along side of actor Antoine McKay for over a year now taking improvising classes with him as well and I am currently working on a show with him called "Deep dish twilight zone". Even though I am majoring in biology, my minors studies are liberal arts which i studied at Northeastern Illinois university and while studying acting, I learned and studied a few languages like Turkish, Spanish, Korean, Japanese and French.
Tom Radovich as Green 1
Tom, the writer of Critical Mass, most recently won the first prize in the short screenwriting competition for Columbia College's Written Image Awards. He is also the writer and director behind Inkjet, Alabama Jackson's Bad Boyfriend, and M.K. II, a trio of short films that have all enjoyed runs on the Chicagoland film festival circuit.
Daniel Gay as Green 2
Daniel Gay is a student filmmaker at Columbia College Chicago. He has worked on several shorts in a variety of roles including writer, director, editor, producer, and cinematographer. Seeing as he obviously can't play all of these parts in a production, he is primarily focusing on his craft of producing and motion picture marketing. In his free time, Daniel operates In the Loop Films, a Chicago based production company. Along with being a producer on Critical Mass, he is currently in the process of writing two features and a short for In the Loop, as well as preproduction for a comedic web series.
Cody Gough as Inside Man
Cody Gough is an improviser and on-air radio producer in Chicago. He’s trained at Second City, iO Theater, the Green Room Actor’s Studio, and Act One Studios. He’s performed in Second City and iO Theater student shows, Gorilla Tango Theater productions, and has appeared in various films, Web productions and industrial/commercial productions. When he's not playing video games, you can hear Cody on-air with Brian Noonan on 720 WGN Radio from 6-9pm Sundays.
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cody-Gough/259523547430147
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cody-Gough/259523547430147
Callie Stephens as Reporter
Callie Stephens (news reporter): Callie hails from Atlanta, Ga and moved to Chicago in September. She received her BA in Theatre from Brenau University and the Gainesville Theatre Alliance with additional training from the University of Southern Mississippi and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. She is thrilled to be starting her film career in such an ambitious city. Look our for her in other independents including: MANeater, Ten Pins in the Sky, andKing, all coming out within the year.
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Catherine Hermes as Detective Nelson
Catherine is thrilled to be making her onscreen debut in Critical Mass. She is currently performing in Tom Jones with Polarity Ensemble Theatre. As an actor in Chicago, Catherine has worked with First Folio Shakespeare Festival, Chicago Mammals, A Reasonable Facsimile Theatre Company, the Women's Theatre Alliance of Chicago, Citadel Theatre, Clockwise Theatre, Azusa Productions and Idle Muse Theatre Company. Catherine has studied acting at Piven Theatre Workshop and Shakespeare folio technique with Jeffrey Carlson and Susan Hart. She is a member of the Women's Theatre Alliance and a teaching artist with Li'l Buds Theatre.