Johnny Pickles
Executive Director and Founder of SEE Saw Johnny has become a force in the comedy business at the tender age of 19. He has no less than a dozen projects going on at once whether it be a screenplay he is writing, a play he is producing, or a comedy show he is writing and directing. Listed as the most influential comedy director by the Villains, Theives and Scoundrels Union, Johnny is breaking new ground in comedy show entertainment with SEE saw Comedy by always performing in Monk's attire while reading a book of prose. Johnny is currently working on a comedic sequel to Citizen Kane - a project that has been authorized by the Welles family.
Gina Scarda
After retiring from the NYPD , Gina Scarda announced that she was going to be a stand up comedian. Her VERY Italian family thought she was insane. They attributed this fanatical change of careers to her midlife crisis. They considered the time she used jarred "gravy" on her ziti as part of the same crisis. The humorist is married 21 years (to the same man!) and is the mom of 2 teenagers. Since her retirement, the funny lady performs every chance she gets. She has been making audiences laugh with her stories of "The Job", marriage, and the many joys of being Italian. She is currently touring with THE ITALIAN CHICKS and a member of the See Saw Comedy Troupe. Gina has opened for comedy greats like Adam Ferrara and Dave Attell. Gina says she first caught the comedy bug in 1980 when she made out with Andrew Dice Clay at the 18 Avenue Feast in Bensonhurst Brooklyn where she grew up. (thank GOD that was all she caught as a result of that encounter!) Gina was featured on Discovery Health channel’s Fit Family in April 2006 and Bravo’s Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style in November 2007. And since her retirement, has appeared in 3 feature films! On December 20 ,2008 The "Infamous Regina Marie", won the "Long Island’s Funniest " competition held at McGuires Comedy Club in Bohemia, and was named one of the 2008 Top 50 Most Influential Women on Long Island by Long Island Business News. In addition, she was voted funniest mom in the world by her teenage kids and their friends. Unfortunately for Gina, none of the titles came with a tiara or a sash. well.... until now!
Christopher Hackert
Christopher Hackert bursted into the Long Island Theater scene in the early 1970's at the Meadowbrook Theater in East Meadow where he attended "Jaws". While "Jaws" won critical acclaim, Chris felt he did not get the recogniztion he deserverd, despite dropping large sums of money on Popcorn and Sno-Caps.
Determined to earn his rightful place among Long Island's theatrical elite, Chris began writing scripts, and for the next 30 years, embarrassed his friends and family by using their names and likenesses in explosive, tell all comic books. After many years of sweat, countless reams of loose leaf, and thousands of crayons later, Chris got his big break. In 2001, his first original comedy was produced and received enthusiastic praise.
After having staged a half dozen of his original plays, Chris yearned for more of the spotlight and began his acting career in 2003. He is thrilled to join the SEE saw Comedy Troupe, and hope to ration out his rare talents for many years to come.
Determined to earn his rightful place among Long Island's theatrical elite, Chris began writing scripts, and for the next 30 years, embarrassed his friends and family by using their names and likenesses in explosive, tell all comic books. After many years of sweat, countless reams of loose leaf, and thousands of crayons later, Chris got his big break. In 2001, his first original comedy was produced and received enthusiastic praise.
After having staged a half dozen of his original plays, Chris yearned for more of the spotlight and began his acting career in 2003. He is thrilled to join the SEE saw Comedy Troupe, and hope to ration out his rare talents for many years to come.
Jessica Mollica
Jessica has appeared in many theater productions in the New York Tri-State area including those of Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie, Reefer Madness, Seussical, Joseph and the Amazing and many more. She has also worked in several original theater productions for Middle Class American Productions and recently appeared in the World Premiere of Two Tickets to Paradise – The Eddie Money Story. Her film credits include "Peripheral Vision" and "True Measure".
Doug Cion
Not only is Doug referred to as "The Greatest Living Actor of All Time", he is the self-proclaimed "Greatest Living Actor of All Time." However, the reason why you seldom see him in flim and dramatic theater is his laid back life style and happy-go-lucky demeanor keeps him from doing anything too serious. Former Olympic Bobsledder and professional spelunker, Doug has finally taken the time to gain his Masters in Film. The same people who have referred to him as "the latest living actor of all time" have defined Doug as "if James Cameron and Martin Scorsese had a baby...and possess the looks of Ricky Martin and John Dorcic (see below) love child!
Danielle Calcagno
Danielle is currently cast in Rent as Mimi. She has also appeared in many NY Tri State area productions such as There Goes the Bride. She has toured the country in various roles and performs ongoing original comedy shows with Drop Dead Comedy, a NY area original comedy troupe.
John Dorcic
FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT JOHN!!!
1) John would like to thank you personally with the gift of a fruit basket.
2) John has been appearing for the past 20 years in independent film,
commercials, financial news reports,
bands, theater, and improvisational comedy.
3) John will provide specifics to #2 upon request.
4) John knows very well you have no intention of requesting specifics to #2.
5) John was lying about the fruit basket.
1) John would like to thank you personally with the gift of a fruit basket.
2) John has been appearing for the past 20 years in independent film,
commercials, financial news reports,
bands, theater, and improvisational comedy.
3) John will provide specifics to #2 upon request.
4) John knows very well you have no intention of requesting specifics to #2.
5) John was lying about the fruit basket.
Mike Horn
An Original SEE Saw Rider - Mike is also Assistant Director of the troupe. Mike - what can we say about him? Talented of course - why else would be in this group along with several other groups. Humble which is why is finding this so hard to write because if he is not careful he could come across as a real _____ (please insert appropriate noun). He has performed is a wide varieties of show from "A Few Good Men" to "Breaking Legs" to "1776" to "The Producers" He is a top character actor with a natural funny bone. He loves the challenge of the short form as well as the chance to explore the whole human condition using the "long" form. (Man is he deep or what) He has done voice over worked on several films. Included bring the fabulous "Speedo Guy" to life. If you have not experience Speedo you have not experience live theater. Graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts a few years ago. Of those of you can't wait to see that can catch Michael in the movie short on You Tube called A Very Corporate Christmas.
Alyssa Kirell
Alyssa has appeared in various productions of classic Broadway Musical's such as Guys and Dolls, Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Fiddler on the Roof and Little Shop of Horrors. In addition to her acting, singing and dancing, Alyssa is an acomplished musician and director.
Walter Celenski
Walter is currently in a monastary studying Buddhist improv.
Suzanne Sciacca
A writer by trade with a passion for acting, Suzanne got her start very early, around age 2, performing in tear filled one act mini plays performed exclusively for her parents. She went on to graduate with a degree in film from Hofstra University, trained at Gateway Playhouse and Barebones Theatre Program, performed in murder-mystery dinner shows, and most recently appeared in a staged reading of Testosterone at Bare Bones Theatre. An original SEE saw Rider, this Jersey girl (Bon Jovi forever!!!) is pretty sure that her inability to sing, paired with a complete disregard for it, is mostly what keeps the funny going!
Danny Rambo
Danny Rambo is SEE saw's keyboard player. In addition to tickling the ivories for SEE saw, he leads two bands, "The Danny Rambo Jazz Enseble" and "The DAPS". Danny will be touring the northeast this summer.