An experienced stage actor, James Shalkoski, Jr. studied acting at the BFA Acting Program at Salem State College as well as at the MFA Acting Conservatory at Mason Gross School of the Arts/Rutgers University. Originally from the North Shore, James followed his career back to Boston to pursue work in film as well as theatre. Recent film credits include THE FIGHTER from Paramount Pictures, DELIVERY from 1241 Productions, as well as several advertising campaigns for companies nationwide. Theatrical credits include JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL, Disney's AIDA, THE FANTASTICKS, VENUS, and BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL.
In addition to her role as Suzanne in "The Joneses," Stacey also cowrote and coproduced the flm with her husband, director Chris Tyrrell, whom she met while attending NYU. This is their second collaboration, the first being Bjort Productions' first feature film, "Naughty or Nice" in which she played Kiki. Stacey has appeared in various stage productions and shorts and also directed and edited numerous short films as Outreach Coordinator for Spotlight , a drama and theater-based social pragmatics program for adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome. Stacey enjoys spending time with her family, friends, pets and the almighty TiVo.
Amy Ulrich got it backwards. She was raised in Hollywood, California, and decided to come to New England to pursue acting. Amy has been performing her entire life. She has been busy appearing in many other films, three of which are still in production. While attending college at Butler University, Amy hosted "Classic Cinema with Amy Ulrich" on Indianaoplis Public Television. And, with a minor in voice concentration, she has sung the National Anthem at the Los Angeles Tennis Open. In addition to being a talented actress, Amy is also a self-proclaimed "foodie," and she received her Professional Chef's Degree in 2004.
Tony Wright, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has appeared in over 30 national and regional commercials for companies including Habro, Ramada Inn and RICOH, among others. In addition to playing Paul in The Joneses, Tonys film credits include principal roles in Shades of Gray, Catching On: The Day the World Turned Gay, Grace, Dog Eat Dog and Fursona. His television appearances include The Discovery Channels Mega Engineering, Showtimes Brotherhood, and Dawsons Creek. In addition to his on-screen work, Tony is also a voiceover artist whose voice can be heard in tv and radio commercials and training and instructional videos. He lives in Gloucester, Mass. with his husband, Craig and his dog, Buster. For more information or to contact Tony visit http://neactor.ning.com/profile/TonyWright
Kevin Cirone is a professional actor with over 25 films to his credit, including "Divine Intervention", "Hit or Miss", and, of course, Bjort Productions' first film, "Naughty or Nice". In addition to his numerous television and commercial appearances, he has also appeared on the theatrical, sketch comedy and improv stages, including stints with the sketch group "Bragging to Children" and the recent hit musical "Reefer Madness". It is his pleasure to return to his second home on a Bjort Productions set and find new ways to steal screen time.
Originally From: Watertown, MA
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Came to Bjort Productions as an unrestricted free agent in 2004 for "Naughty or Nice." After the success of that film, signed multi-year contract as actor and crew member. Previously played for "Forest of Black Fathom," "21 To Life," and "Floyd." Big fan of The Simpsons and Family Guy.
Leila Girard was born In Boston, but was raised largely in upstate NewYork. As a child she wrote and performed in her garage, often torturing other kids to join in. By age 12, she had written, directed and starred in "Beastly Beauty," which was her take on "Beauty and the Beast." She went on to perform in other plays like "Grease" and "Ten Little Indians." Leila (rhymes with "Leila") studied acting in college, and also privately. She has appeared in TV commercials and community theater, recently reliving her youth by taking a role in Marblehead Little Theatre's "Beauty and the Beast." "The Joneses" is Leila's first feature-length movie.
