Meet the Cast!
Helen Kearney Konen
http://www.settingthestagecharlotte.net/
Owner / director of Setting the Stage, Helen Kearney Konen, has been acting, directing and coaching for thirty years. She was trained in California in Method Acting by Mathias Reitz, one of Lee Strasberg's actors in the early days of the Actor's Studio. She has a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University Long Beach. She writes, directs and produces two Actor's Showcases a year at Theatre Charlotte.
She is a monologue and scene writer and private acting coach. Her actors have won numerous awards in competitions in the southeast and act in feature and independent films, television, commercials and stage productions. She is a member of the Charlotte Film Community.
TATE CLEMONS
Tate is a talented young actress in North Carolina. Her interest in performing was initially sparked when she aspired to join a local production of "Annie," her favorite play. The acting bug had bitten, and she has since enjoyed training in acting, dance, and voice. She had a small part in the feature film "Remnants" with Wilbur Fitzgerald and Tom Sizemore and was a lead in the short film, "The Man in the Cellar" with director Dean Garris, which won "Best Horror Short" at the Cape Fear Film Festival.
Another short, "Mime Field" by Chris Baker won the "Charlotte Makes Scenes" competition in 2011. Twice, she's worked with award winning directors Jared and Matthew Young. She has been so fortunate to work with such talented directors this early in her career.
When not performing, Tate loves to swim, ride her bike, and chase her evil puppy around the yard. She is also a mean hula-hooper, and is working on a pretty cool rock collection. .
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LINDA GUTH
Linda Woodmansee Guth has had a lifelong love of performing, a fire that may have been lit when she was kissed by Elvis at the gates of Graceland at age 12. First seen on stage in her high school production of "My Fair Lady," she was later cast in many community theater productions in her native Memphis. Real life having led her away from performing, Linda worked as a Registered Nurse and raised 2 charming daughters. Now, with the support of her wonderful husband who can't wait to join her on the red carpet, she is thrilled to return to acting as an active member of the Charlotte film community.
Linda was excited to begin 2012 joining a great crew and cast in "From Faith To Freedom" and can't wait to see attend the premiere of "Absolutely Positive" which was such a great experience!
NICK KARNER
Nick Karner has appeared in over 50 films. He is also an independent filmmaker. His first feature, Babs Johnson, received five festival awards including Best Director.
Nick Karner appeared in several theatrical productions around the United States. His credits included lead roles in: Beauty and the Beast (Tour), Macbeth, Brigadoon, Hamlet, Man of La Mancha, The Taming of the Shrew, Isolation (Original Cast), and several other plays. He became infatuated with film after viewing a documentary about Stanley Kubrick, "A Life In Pictures." Following the screening, he became an adamant film fanatic with a penchant for movie history and trivia.
Turning to filmmaking, he joined his friends in London, England, and began shooting short films around the country. These films included Cage and Shitty Chicken. The final film he directed was A Little Harmless Murder, which was honored at the Festival De Cinema Du Bruxelles.
REBECCA MORRIS
http://www.rebeccamorrisonline.com/
Born in Landstuhl, Germany, The acting bug seriously bit when Rebecca witnessed her older sister nearly choke on a grape during a 7th grade drama showcase. In that moment she realized that, in this business, 'Anything can happen! What a deliciously frightening prospect!' Since then, Rebecca has enjoyed working on stage, in film and, more recently, in voiceover and commercials. She is a founding member of The Redundant Theatre Company Theatre, which, to date, has produced and performed eight plays--many of them original works.
In 2002, Rebecca indulged in her adventurous side and took six months off from 'normal' life to hike the Appalachian Trail. 2,162 miles later, she had met her future husband and discovered her own strength and tenacity. She now lives happily in Western North Carolina, in a house she and her husband built--which boasts a river in the front yard. Despite her peaceful rural surroundings, Rebecca remains passionate about pursuing a career as an actor.
COLLEEN ANN GUEST
Colleen has also become a popular actress of choice for corporate clients; representing prominent organizations like United Therapeutics, TSA, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and Church Initiative. She has been featured in dozens of commercials, industrials, promotional videos, voice-overs, and print media.
She genuinely cares about her craft and has studied earnestly with some brilliant mentors. Among them are Writer’s Guild member Ellen Shepard and Casting Society of America member Jordan Beswick. Ever the opportunistic student, Colleen also stashes away mental notes of people’s habits and mannerisms for future character development. So beware – - you have been warned!
Someone has to wrangle all that talent and Colleen is most fortunate and grateful to be professionally represented by Talent One. She and her adoring husband Neel currently reside in North Carolina along with their charming (and frequently obnoxious) kitties and Miss Gracie Mae – the most delightful 3-legged dog to EVER walk (hop) the earth.
LEAH CARUANA
Leah Caruana has been acting since Middle School and has a BFA in Performance Dance with a concentration in Contemporary from ECU. She has studied in Leicester, England and since then acted in short films including; The Strong One, Parlay, Ipseity, and The Super Femmes. She currently resides in Los Angeles where she attends class regularly at Playhouse West.