ENSEMBLE MEMBERS
Leon Shanglebee - Resident Director
Christian Levatino - Artistic Director
Mancini Graves - Talent Scout
Jonathan Fontaine Burbridge - Marketing/Media
Alex Burton - Associate Producer
Rob Saunders - Technical Director
Heidi Huber - Director of Public Relations
Matt Mann - Director of Finance
Mary Kelsey
Mike Flowers
Matthew Heron
Trent Hopkins
Brian Barth
Stephanie Roche
Stephen Gergely
James Gilbert
Bone Douglas
Brighid Fleming
Robert Mollohan
Henry Hereford
Allen Andrews
Steve Hamm - East Coast Affiliate
Bob MacDonald - Professor in Residence

CHRISTIAN LEVATINO
Christian Levatino is proud to be the Founder and Artistic Director of the GANGBUSTERS THEATRE COMPANY. Since 2002 he has appeared, produced and/or directed eighteen productions with the company. Some favorite stage roles with the GANGBUSTERS include: SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO (Bernie), ONE FLEW OVER THE CUKOO’S NEST (Randall P. MacMurphy), HUGHIE (Eerie), STREAMERS (Billy Wilson – 3 NAACP Award Nominations), BALM IN GILEAD (Dopey – LA Weekly Award Nominated Best Supporting Actor & Revival-Production), TALK RADIO (Barry Champlain – LA Weekly Award Nominated Best One-Act Ensemble), SEARCH AND DESTROY (Kim – Backstage West Stage Spot), TRACERS (Professor – Ovation Award Nominated Best Ensemble), HAMLET (Hamlet) and WOYZECK (Woyzeck). Besides acting, Christian also writes and directs. He is currently working on the film adaptation of the GANGBUSTERS production of HAMLET as well as writing an original film entitled B’WAY with fellow ensemble nominee Matt Mann. Christian is a graduate of The University of Connecticut where he received a BFA in Acting and was a member of The Delta Chi Fraternity.
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MANCINI GRAVES
Mancini has been involved in thirteen productions with the GANGBUSTERS THEATRE COMPANY. He has been a member since 2002. His favorite roles with the gangbusters include: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (Ben), STREAMERS (Roger Moore – NAACP Best Actor Nominee). Other shows with the company include: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST, DRINKING IN AMERICA, SEX, DRUGS, ROCK N’ ROLL, ALL IN THE TIMING, BALM IN GILEAD, TALK RADIO and SEARCH AND DESTROY.
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MIKE FLOWERS
Mike grew up near a creek in Shawnee and has been a resident of sunny California since the turn of the Millennium. He has been a GANGBUSTER since HUGHIE in the fall of 2002 and has been a part of every production since. Mike is the musician that recently composed, mixed, and produced two albums as a part of the trip-hop duo The Thousands. He engineers a home recording studio here in Hollywood where he keeps himself available for creative projects. For the past few years, Mike has been working attentively with Mr. Shanglebee to enhance the audio experience for the audience through original compositions, voice-overs, samples, and creating unique ideas for sound design.
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MATTHEW HERON
Matthew arrived to LA after graduating from the University of Connecticut’s prestigious training program at the Connecticut Repertory Theatre. There he worked professionally on the stage with such seasoned New York directors as Connie Grappo and Tony Stevens (East Coast Premiere of a 90’s adaptation of HAIR) and Michael Montel (SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION).   Other credits at CRT include THE MISER, the East Coast premiere of STAGES, and THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR.  His first role on the LA stage was working under Gordon Hunt in the Young Playwright’s Festival production of ABSOLUTELY. Other favorites include AS IS (named one of the top ten plays of 2004 by Frontier’s Magazine), and 36 Solutions’ production of THE BLANK BALL and THE FOUR TWINS. On the small screen, Matthew has appeared in CHARMED and in numerous spots for Direct TV, Blockbuster, Coke and Hallmark, to name a few.
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TRENT HOPKINS
Trent comes to us from Sneedville, Tennessee (formerly known as Greasy Rock). Past GANGBUSTERS credits include STREAMERS (Sgt. Rooney), BALM IN GILEAD (John), AND TALK RADIO (various callers). He played Alan Strang in EQUUS (Asst. Director Tim Busfield) for which he won the E.T.S.U. Best Actor Award. Other stage favorites include: THE CRUCIBLE (John Proctor), FINIAN'S RAINBOW (Finian), A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (Stanley), FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON (Charlie), and PETER PAN (Captain Hook). He has starred in the independent films POSERS and HANDMAID'S TALE. Trent studied acting with Ellen Burstyn and the late Susan Strasberg. He was the Managing Director of the Professional Actors Council of Hollywood, where he produced, directed and acted numerous productions.
Look for Trent in the GANGBUSTERS future producition of Edward Albee's two-man play THE ZOO STORY.
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ALEX BURTON
Alex is a graduate of U.S.C. with a B.F.A. in Acting through the theatre program. He is originally from Minnesota, where he started his acting career with such roles as Tartuffe in TARTUFFE, Dave Moss in GLENGARY GLEN ROSS and John Barrymore in I HATE HAMLET. He also studied with Shakespeare & Company in 2000. He has been seen in the GANGBUSTERS productions of STREAMERS and BALM IN GILEAD. Alex is also an avid filmmaker. Together with his film partner Rick Schultz, they have written, produced and directed numerous short films, including "The Briefcase I and II" and "In Retrospect". Alex is very proud to be apart of "the best and most dedicated theatre company in LA - Believe it!"
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FONTAINE
Fontaine was first seen onstage with the GANGBUSTERS in Eric Bogosian's POUNDING NAILS IN THE FLOOR WITH MY FOREHEAD, moving on to TALK RADIO, then to SEARCH & DESTROY, finishing off with his performance as the Rubik's Cube wielding Rosencrantz in HAMLET. He has also worked as a lighting designiner for BALM IN GILEAD and GEORGE A. ROMERO'S NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Fontaine has also worked front of house, backstage, as vidographer,or in the booth for every other production, most notably in the case of GEORGE A. ROMERO'S NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD when he ran lights, video, and even made an appearance as the Newcaster in television sets adjacent to the stage. When not working with Leon Shanglebee as the GANBUSTERS' resident Code Monkey he makes a living as a projectionist at Arclight Cinemas. He hails from the glorious Coachella Valley where he failed to make a name for himself in local theatre in productions too numerous to list here. XIII
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MARY KELSEY
Mary's NYC theatrical work includes: Juilliard: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM; Off Off Broadway Ensemble Studio Theatre production of One-Acts HARBRINGER and DAMN YANKEES; The Playhouse Theatre: THE MIDNIGHT CALLER. OTHELLO. Television credits include LAW & ORDER: SVU, JOHNNY ZERO, and CSI: VEGAS. You can also see her in the upcoming independent film NEVERDOWN. She has a BA from Arizona State University and an MFA from Neighborhood Playhouse.
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ROB SAUNDERS
Rob Saunders is a B.F.A. graduate from the University of Connecticut, having gone to school with fellow company members Matthew Heron and Christian Levatino. Rob spends his days working as a Puppeteer, Actor and Voice-Over Artist. Moving to Los Angeles in 2001, he has performed in such films as SPIDERMAN 2 and TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE. He was also a regular performer on the always amusing Comedy Central show CRANK YANKERS. He joined the GANGBUSTERS for their production of TALK RADIO and he hopes that he can help in the company's continued effort to make a difference in how theatre should be done in Los Angeles!
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HEIDI HUBER
Heidi is a real life farm girl from Tuscola, Illinois.
The last of six kids, she moved ever northward and received a BA in Acting/Directing from Northern Illinois University. She got her feet wet on the Chicago stage with Tight & Shiny Productions performing in All Men are Whores, Life & Limb, The Poet and the Rent, Delores, and the Madness of Ladybright. She can been seen in various LA honky-tonks crooning Bluegrass tunes with the band Pilgrim & Poorgood and may pop up from time to time with the band Zachariah and the Lobos Riders. Heidi was last heard as various callers in GANGBUSTERS production of Talk Radio.
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MATT MANN
Matt has made three appearances with the Gangbusters. He has previously been seen as Kent in TALK RADIO, Carling in SEARCH AND DESTROY, and Scooter in TRACERS. Matt can also be seen around LA as the bassist for the Powerhouse Rock Band El Camino

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BRIAN BARTH
Playing the character of Doc, Tracers marked Brian's second production with the Gangbusters Theatre Company. In 2006 he dazzled audiences as the late Henry Jasper (Zombie no.11 in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD). He studied theatre at Boston’s Emerson College. Favorite roles include Silas in INFINITY'’S HOUSE, Jim in THE GLASS MENAGERIE and Kenny in FUDDY MEERS. Once graduated, Brian found his way to NYC and then onto Vermont, where he worked with the Dorset Theatre Festival. On the trip out to California, Brian spent the summer at the Diamond Circle Theatre in Colorado. SEX, RELATIONSHIPS AND SOMETIMES…LOVE marked Brian'’s LA stage debut. He was most recently seen in STANDING ON MY KNEES. Brian is thrilled to be working with the Gangbusters again
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STEPHANIE ROCHE
Stephanie has been involved with The Gangbusters since 2006 in various capacities ranging from a zombie in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD to Associate Producer for TRACERS. A few favorite roles in NYC include Dolores in DOLORES, Mrs. Peachum in THE THREE PENNY OPERA, Georgeanne in 5 WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS and Linda Rotunda in SAVAGE IN LIMBO. Stephanie also played the Good Witch in a American Family Theatre's national tour of THE WIZARD OF OZ. She has graced the LA stages with Zombie Joe's Underground, Limecat Family Theatre and Shine! Theatre Company. Stephanie holds a BFA from New York University's TISCH School of the Arts.
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STEPHEN GERGELY
With Woyzeck, Stephen's second GANGBUSTERS production, we welcome Stephen to the Gangbusters family. He began with the GANGBUSTERS as Guildenstern in their production of HAMLET in the Summer of 2008. Stephen is a Palm Springs native who has appeared in productions on both coasts including LA TABLE, WOMEN AND WALLACE, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, WIT'S END, MACBETH, DINNY AND THE WITCHES and FOOLS. He is a regular participant in the Palm Springs' theatre group Playwright's Circle which gives new authors the opportunity to test new works and stage world premiere productions. On a personal note, Stephen has recently become engaged to his girlfriend Carrie, congratulations Stephen!
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JAMES GILBERT
With Hamlet James was pleased to be making his third appearance with the Gangbusters Theatre Company. He was first seen with GTC in their critically acclaimed revival of BALM IN GILEAD, playing Martin. More recently he was seen in TRACERS as Baby San. Other theatrical credits include Chris in Riprap Studio's production of ECCENTRIC, and Stephano in The Met's production of THE TEMPEST, where he also wrote and directed NIBBLE, a ten-minute cannibalistic love story. Some favorite roles include, Vladimer in WAITING FOR GODOT and Jerry in THE ZOO STORY (both of which were with Risk Theatre Initiative) and John Merrick in THE ELEPHANT MAN at Theatre Wesleyan. Along with stage, James has kept himself busy with independent films. You can check out some of his work at www.jamesthomasgilbert.com. James would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support.
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BONE DOUGLAS
Full biography pending.




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BRIGHID FLEMING
Woyzeck was Brighid’s first Gangbuster experience, but she looks forward to many more. In NM, she appeared on stage in such plays as The Pillowman (Jesus Girl), 101 Dalmatians (Patch), The Wizard of Oz (Mayor of Munchkin City), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Pig Pen), and Into the Woods (Milky White). Since moving to LA, she has appeared in both television and feature films. Her Lakeshore Entertainment feature, GAME, allowed her screen time with Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, and Amber Valleta. She received a Young Artist Award nomination for her portrayal of a young kidnap victim in the CBS drama, Criminal Minds. www.brighidfleming.com
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ROBERT MOLLOHAN
After soaking up New York City for six years studying under Maggie Flanigan and working as an actor Off Broadway, film and in TV, Robert made the move West and has been living and working in Los Angeles for the past three years. Robert is also a writer (having studied under Stephen Adly Guirgis) and is excited that two of his pieces are being produced this year; a short film entitled, Bowman and a world premiere play entitled, Jesse Boy. He would like to thank Chris and Bob and The Gangbusters Theatre Company. It was great to be back in NYC!
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HENRY HEREFORD
Henry is from England. He trained at the Drama Studio in London. He has been an actor in both England and Australia. Theatre includes THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, THE COUNTRY WIFE and THE CRUCIBLE in London and three years performing at the prestigious Short and Sweet Festival in Sydney. TV Includes: Adam Cooper in the hit Australian TV show "The Alice" and guest leads in "Crimes that Shook the World" for Channel 5 in the UK and hospital drama "Casualty" for the BBC.
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ALLEN ANDREWS
Allen is thrilled to a member of the Gangbusters Theatre Company. Currently, you catch him on DVD starring as Big Stevie in feature film "Murder Loves Killers Too". He has also played the "terminally bored" Dave, in the short film, "The Hawaiian Trip". Before that he played crazy Jacob, a man who loves his job cuz he gets to kill people, in the indie film "Expendable"!
A singer/actor who has worked in musical theatre in the San Francisco area and Southern California. Andrews, has performed the roles of Warbucks in "Annie", Frank Butler in “Annie Get Your Gun”, Abner in “Li'l Abner ”, Fuller in Lee Blessing's "Lake Street Extension" and the voice of the man-eating plant, Audrey II in “ Little Shop of Horrors” . Most recently on stage, Allen played the Captain in the Gangbusters Theatre Company's 2008 production of "Woyzeck", and at the NYC Fringe Festival, August 2009.
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STEVE HAMM
Steve is thrilled to be working with Gangbusters Theatre company, as well as reuniting with Christian, Bob and Matt. TV/Film: Several episodes of "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent", "Third Watch", Rockstar Games' "The Warriors", "Guiding Light", and recurring roles on "One Life to Live", "As the World Turns" and "All My Children". NY stage: Henry Street Playhouse, Stomping Ground Theatre Company, the Gallery Players, and most recently has been involved with the workshopping of Diana Amsterdam's new play, "Iken's Perversion", directed by John Gould Rubin. Regional: McCarter Theatre, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Arcadia Shakespeare Festival, Park Square Theatre, and Actor's Repertory of Texas. Steve holds a BFA from the University of Connecticut, and an MFA from the University of Texas. Steve currently resides in NYC, and is a proud member of AEA, SAG, and AFTRA.
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BOB MACDONALD
Bob is a director, actor, and acting coach. A Professor of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut, he regularly acts and directs for the Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional theatre production wing of the Department of Dramatic Arts at UConn. A graduate of Yale School of Drama, his directing credits include the professional premiere of Toward Half Dome by California playwright, Bob Duxbury, Present Company, NYC (Off-Off Broadway) and numerous productions for CRT including ; EXIT THE KING, WRENS, STOP-KISS, and LARAMIE PROJECT to name a few. His acting credits include: THE ANGEL PROJECT, directed by the prominent British director, Deborah Warner, Lincoln Center Festival 2003 (NYC), Berkshire Theatre Festival, Soho Poly Theatre (London), Mickery Theatre (Amsterdam), and a number of independent and industrial films. Bob is proud and excited to be working with the GANGBUSTERS THEATRE COMPANY.
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