Chuck is both playwright and mystery writer. Along with works that have appeared on stage in various cities, he is the author of the Nicky D’Amico Mysteries. He has served as the Executive Artistic Director of the Diversionary Theatre in San Diego and is a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University.

ShawnJ (pronounced Sean Jay) comes to Oakland by way of 16 years in Seattle, WA, where – as actor, director, and dancer – he had a great run both on and off stage. Most recently Mr. West has worked with the Piedmont Center for the Arts, The Free Theatre, Impact Theatre and the African-American Shakespeare Company, to name a few. He has also been a long-time contributor to and supporter of LCTC. Here’s to the rest of the journey: live, learn and pass it on!

Aaron originally hails from Ione, OR. (A place most people may have not heard of before) After receiving a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Southern Oregon Univeristy in Ashland, OR and additional training at The International School of Dell’Arte in Blue Lake, CA, he made the move to San Francisco. He has been a part of Left Coast since the beginning and is honored to be part of such a beautiful and wonderful theatrical family.

Alexia was honored to be working with the talented folks at LCTC – until they asked her to write a bio. How was she supposed to sum up her 15-year theater career in only 50 words? Well, nonetheless, she still likes the folks at LCTC and is happy to start a brand new chapter with them in the upcoming seasons!

Kim is originally from NYC. Her credits include Lincoln Center, AATC and many Off- Broadway Theatres. She spent six years at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Since moving to California she has worked at: San Jose Repertory, San Jose Stage, Custom Made Theatre, Off-Broadway West, California Theatre Center, LCTC, Festival, Foothill College, Murphy’s Creek Theatre and Palo Alto Players. 2015 Gold medal in directing -Lenaea Festival, 2011 Nominee for San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle award (female actor in a principal role), Theatre Bay Area/San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle–Choreography.

Richard – actor, director, manager, writer, producer, you get the idea – moved to SF from New York City, where he focused mainly on a film and commercial career. After a few months in SF, he was dying to get back on stage. He became part of the LCTC family in the winter of 2013 when he in landed roles in two shows in the anthology “I’m Not OK, Cupid.” Leading up to the following show, “Twisted Fairy Tales,” he decided he wanted a bigger role in the company and accepted a position as Marketing & Outreach Coordinator. You can find Richard acting, stage managing and marketing his butt off for LCTC, as well as getting involved with projects all across the Bay.

Richard has been both an actor and director with LCTC. A native of San Francisco, his work has been seen all over the Bay Area for the last 40-odd years, and is hoping to continue for another 40. He has received an Arty Award (Greater Tuna), and a Goodman Award (Southern Baptist Sissies).

Paul Renolis is a versatile performer who has been engaged in the performing arts for 16 years. He has been proud to develop his talent in theatrical performance throughout his youth, and pursue stage roles with companies such as Boston Stage Company (Boston, MA), Theatre Rhinoceros (San Francisco, CA), and now Left Coast Theatre Company as a Company Actor. In concert with his theatre training, Paul also delivers expertise in choreography/dance, drag performance, and photography. Paul’s dance style embraces urban hip-hop culture, with flavors of other sub genres such as fem, house, jazz, vogue, and waacking. Paul was introduced to dance through musical theatre, which allowed him to expand his philosophy on movement. Currently residing in San Francisco, Paul is dedicated to professionally merging his artistic disciplines in order to provide his community an experience that is entertaining, culturally-informed, and socially daring. Paul is obsessed with Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, revels in reality television, and travels to a new country every year!

Gabrielle is proud to be a member of LCTC. She has been fortunate to be a part of bay area theatre since she was but a “wee lass.” Last seen in Who Are these People? and Motherly Advice. Thanks so much to LCTC for everything.

Jim runs LCTC’s playwriting workshop. Since 2011, Martin’s short plays have been featured in nine LCTC and Pegasus Theater Company productions. His most recent plays were Gaybola (part of LCTC’s Screaming Queens) and Disruptified (from LCTC’s San Francisco, Here I Come!). Find out more about the very talented Mr. Martin on his website.

Dene was born in Bedford, England and moved from the United Kingdom to Canada and then to the US. His first role – the lead in Rumplestiltskin – will always be his favorite. Dene fine-tuned his craft at San Francisco State University, where he performed in the prestigious Brown Bag Theatre. Dene has appeared in several of LCTC’s productions since its inception as GuyWriters. Dene is proud to be working with LCTC as a company member and considers it a second home.

Terry Maloney Haley has written several short plays for Left Coast, including “The Fierce,” “Stewart James,” and “Falling.” He received his MFA in playwriting a from UC Davis a hundred years ago and wrote for television after that.

Val is thrilled to be a company member here at LCTC. Previous LCTC credits include Twisted Fairytales, and Shock & Awww. She has also performed all over the bay area with companies such as Marin Shakespeare Co., Marin Theatre Co., Center Rep, Shakespeare at Stinson, New Conservatory Theatre Center, Great America, and educational theatre with various companies. You can catch her next in the upcoming Amazon pilot, Budding Prospects playing a small principal role next to Joel David Moore (Dodgeball). She would like to thank everyone here at LCTC for bringing her on board to work with all this tremendous talent and humor!!

Connor has been seen with LCTC in Screaming Queens (’15) and Left Coast News (’16). During the week he travels throughout the Bay Area hosting interactive social studies presentations in schools, so he especially loves performing with LCTC for audiences not made up of 11 year olds. He earned his BA in Theatre at Emerson College.

Ryan has been working in the Bay Area as an actor, pianist and vocalist for about three years. Previous appearances with LCTC include Screaming Queens and San Francisco, Here I Come. He has also performed with Pollinator Arts, Royal British Comedy Theatre, and Theatre Rhinoceros. During the day, Ryan works for the San Francisco Ballet and teaches private piano lessons. He holds a BA in Drama from San Francisco State University. When not performing, he can often be spotted in this great city, standing in the balcony of the Opera House, singing his heart out at Martuni’s, or just smelling the moon and flowers in Golden Gate Park.

Debi has acted in several LCTC productions and has directed for LCTC as well. She has worked with the Marin Shakespeare Company, Pacifica Spindrift Players, and Palo Alto Players. She is the Producer of both San Francisco’s Comedy Celebration Day and The Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show.

Ellen Dunphy is delighted to be a member with LCTC where she has performed in The Laramie Project, Dog Sees God, and Twisted Hitchcock. Other favorite roles include Sabrina Daldry in In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play (Pear Theatre), the Woman in Descent (SF Olympians Festival) and Émilie du Châtelet in Urania (Hilton|Asmus Contemporary, Chicago). She is originally from an unincorporated, rural Wisconsin town and is very happy with the climate in the Bay Area.

AJ is a 20-year veteran of Bay Area Theater, having appeared in over 100 productions and been nominated for several regional theater awards.  She has worked with New Conservatory, Unconditional Theater, Crowded Fire and is a proud member of Custom Made Theater, Multi Ethnic Theater and now LCTC!

Michael Conner has been performing on stage since he was a wee lad back in San Diego County. Most recently he was playing several roles as part of 2016 SF Playoffs put on by The Playwright’s Center of San Francisco. He also performed in two staged readings in this last year’s Olympians Festival at Exit Theater. Michael was lucky enough to work with Left Coast previously in the TBA nominated show, “San Francisco, Here I Come” last year. Being in this show had been a privilege and he would like to dedicate this performance to his father. RIP Michael Conner Sr.

Stefin has been performing on Bay Area stages since 2002. He’s played many memorable characters. Some favorites: Praxis, the owl in Maidrid’s Bow, Otto in The Food Chain, & Little Stone in Eurydice. He’s worked with BoxCar Theater, Thunderbird Theater Company, Wily West Productions and others; and is a proud member of LCTC, Theatre Bay Area, Custom Made Theatre Co., and is ASL fluent. Visit: www.stefincollins.com

Kai is delighted to be a company member of LCTC after performing in their recent productions of San Francisco, Here I Come and Twisted Fairy Tales. Kai has had the pleasure of performing in many productions in the Bay Area over the years, including three productions at the New Conservatory Theatre (last playing Gregory in Devil Boys From Beyond), as well as four productions with the Thrillpeddlers (most recently playing Lawyer and Demon in Shocktoberfest 17), three productions at Chanticleer Theater, including Clifford in Deathtrap and two productions at Stage1, his favorite being Carmen Ghia in The Producers. Kai has also recently created roles in the world premiere productions of Two Women and Heart of a Soldier with the San Francisco Opera.