Playing OZWALD "OZ" BRYANT

Paul Peglar

After graduating as a UCLA Theater alum, Paul has worked in film, theatre and voice over. He is now glad to be combining both loves - acting and music - for Before We Close. Paul also plays piano, loves improv and does sketch comedy.

Playing PENELOPE "PEN" MOORE

Jenessy Elshire

Jenessy was raised in New Orleans, LA and eventually settled in San Diego, CA. She became interested in music, acting and dancing as a child. She started performing at a young age, putting on shows for her family on the holidays. She was musically inspired by a gospel musical theatre role she received in high school, which is where her career path began. Shortly following, she wrote her first song and recorded it by age 17. Jenessy plays acoustic guitar as well.  Jenessy is a Chapman University graduate. During college she commuted to Los Angeles from Orange County to pursue her career in music, acting and dancing at age 18.  Since then, she's been working on many different projects including commercials, TV shows, movies and her own album.  "My family has always supported me in everything I've ever done.  I am greatly thankful for that."

Playing KENT GRAHAM

Christopher Harisson

Christopher Given Harrison is relatively new to the front side of a camera. He is a LosAngeles-based composer and sound designer. His work consists primarily of vocal & string chamber music, and electronic music. He also writes songs. Before We Close features Chris's original music.

Playing EB JACOBS

Lorin Stewart

Lorin has filled a variety of roles including actor, director and producer in organizations including the Royal Shakespeare Company in the United Kingdom, Manchester Royal Exchange Theater Company and United Artists/MGM Films. He was also recently appointed as a Commissioner for the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

Producer

George Lin

George co-founded and served as executive director of the DC APA Film Festival.  He is now an executive member of the San Diego Asian Film Foundation.  He has decades of experience serving in various capacities in within the entertainment industry.

Producer / Director / Screenwriter

Joshua D. Tucker

Joshua has a MA in Acting & Directing as well as decades of experience in all aspects of production for stage and screen.  He has won several awards for his performances as well as for his productions.

Director of Photography / Cinematographer / Producer

Dave Selle

Born and bred on the Alaskan frontier, Dave has photographed numerous commercials and music videos. His most recent project was the feature "Judges".

Sidenote: Once he put on a Grizzly Bear suit and chased Bill Pope.

Director / Screenwriter

Kendal Tuttle

Kendal has a MFA in Acting and Directing and several years of experience that he's eager to finally capitalize on.

Editor

Stephanie Fitch

Stephanie has a masters degree in film and television production and years of experience cutting diverse types of projects. She is excited to be a part of the Before We Close post-production team.

Assistant Director

Tim Gagliardo

Tim brings years of experience to the production team.

Location Editor

Ben Starkey

Ben has a masters degree and years of experience. He's thrilled to be cutting his first ridiculous musical.

Composer / Musical Director

Christopher Harrison

Christopher Given Harrison is a LosAngeles-based composer and sound designer. His work consists primarily of vocal & string chamber music, and electronic music. He also writes songs.

Post-Production Sound Designer / ADR Recording

Eric Smith

Born and raised in Northern NJ. Eric's professional career began in local radio and quickly moved into NYC where he worked as an audio engineer and sound designer for CBS, MTV, and Music Choice. He has also served as sound designer for clients such as Wray Ward Lasseter, SPEED Channel, and USPS to name a few. Eric has a strong musical and MIDI background and has more recently gotten involved in surround sound mixing. Eric has worked with just about every genre and style including sports, entertainment, news, and politics for television and radio. Eric has extensive knowledge of all facets of audio technology.

Co-Producer

Julie Kim

Julie's last project was recently nominated for an emmy. She has served in every function on these here indie film sets.

Story By / Playwright / Screenwriter

Joseph Frost

Joseph Frost is a writer and actor living in Jackson, Mississippi, with his wife Shannon, and their children Nina and Darby.  His plays have been produced around the country, including a feature at the 2006 Malone College Playwright’s Showcase in Ohio, and a staged reading of Oz at the 2004 Art Within Symposium and Showcase in Atlanta.  Joseph has penned several short films, including the Cine Award winning The Heart of Saturday Night.  He appeared as Aaron in the independent feature film The Proper Care and Feeding of An American Messiah.  Joseph is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, a member of the Board of Directors of Christians in Theatre Arts (CITA), and is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Belhaven College.  Joseph is the founding artistic director of the floodlight theatre company.

Associate Producer

Marlo Diaz

Born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI., producer Marlo Diaz began her film career as producer and director of short films. Her outstanding work in non-fiction documentaries quickly led to jobs as writer / producer of cultural documentaries of the Philippines for the production company Rich Traditions of Asia, LLC.

Production Designer

Audra Esch

Native to Phoenix, AZ, Audra has an MA in Film Directing and has worked on a variety of sets in different capacities within the art department including Art Director on the feature film Dog Jack and storyboard artist on an array of projects including animation. You can check out her website to see her complete portfolio: www.audraesch.com.