J.T. Arbogast - "Bastian Mole"

J.T. is a Los Angeles based actor, writer, improviser and producer. Prior to arriving in Los Angeles in 2010, J.T. spent four years as the Associate Director of the critically acclaimed National Comedy Theatre in New York, of which he was also an original cast member. Theatre: Midsummer Night's Dream (Pittsburgh Public Theatre), Metamorphoses (Pittsburgh Pulbic), Indoor/Outdoor (Portland Stage), Love Jerry (New York Musical Theatre Festival), The Spitfire Grill (Wayside Theatre), My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra and several readings at Manhattan Theatre Club and Roundabout Theatre Company. Film and Television: When In Rome, "30 Rock," "Puppy Love" (webseries), The Life Before Her Eyes. He holds a B.A. from Penn State University and an M.F.A. from the University of Texas at Austin.

Kimberly Dilts - "Edith Mole"

Kimberly is a producing artist who also works, at any given time, as an actor, director, choreographer, writer, and non-profit maven. Recent projects include producing, writing and starring in a tour of Abby & June, a two-person play about travel and identity, and choreography for the short film Three Minutes, a finalist in Film Independent's Project: Involve. Favorite theatre gigs include performing in Air Guitar High (Hothouse Series, Pasadena Playhouse); choreographing War Music (FirstWorksProv/Chicago Humanities Festival/NY Council for the Humanities); and co-directing Faust for Aurea (Providence, RI), in which she played the role of Mephistopheles. Select New York theatre credits: assistant-directing/understudying for The Revenger's Tragedy (Off-B'way), readings at the Pearl Theatre, NYTW and The Directors Company. TV: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Dirty Sexy Money, 90210. Kim is also a teaching artist for the Pasadena Playhouse. BA (Theatre) University of South Florida; MFA (Acting) University of Texas at Austin. She frequently plays evil characters and/or suicides, despite sporting super-cute dimples. (SAG/AFTRA/AEA). www.scrappycatproductions.com.

Tommy French - "Ralf Droht"/Producer

Tommy French is an alumni of the University of South Florida's Theatre program. Most recently seen on an LA stage in Vox Humana's Life During Wartime. He would like to thank his dearest Shauna for her belief and ardent love. He would also like to thank his friends and family for their love and patience. USF is where Tommy was introduced to Mr. Kolpert and Mr. Norton. Tommy would like to dedicate this production to the loving memory of Jeff Norton.

Justin McQuaig - Mr. Kolpert

Justin McQuaig began his performance career in the seventh grade as a member of his church's Show Choir, because, well, Hand Bells were for girls. He continued the song'n'dance routine up through college where he earned a B.A. in Theatre Performance from the University of South Florida. After graduation Justin continued to perform off and on but eventually left the stage altogether to pursue other interests and indulge in a bit of world travel. Justin is very excited to return to the world of theatre as a member of Norton People and is dedicating this performance to his family, who have always stood by his decisions, even when they don't understand them, and to Jeff, an esteemed mentor, friend, and inspiration.

Lauren Olipra - "Sarah Kenner"

Lauren has been acting since the age of 11, starting in children's theatre, and performing her way through school, state competition, and professional theatre, she has been privileged to perform in over 24 plays. Her favorites being Crazy For You, Alice In Wonderland and Zastrozzi (the latter requiring her to learn trick whip). Being a true Floridian, Lauren Olipra was unable to give up her precious palm trees so she followed her dream to Los Angeles rather than New York.

Lauren can currently be seen on the History Channel (Mysteries of the Garden of Eden), Animal Planet (Lost Tapes; Monster of Monterey) and season 2 of Important Things with Demetri Martin. Though she enjoys working in film and TV, Lauren loves to return to the stage to remind her why she loves acting and chose the artist's life.

Adam Wasser - "the Pizza Man"

Originally from Tampa, FL, Adam received his B.A. in Theatre from The Univ. of South Florida. Since living in Los Angeles, he has performed in numerous short films and stage productions. A few of his favorite roles to play were Don Jon in "Much Ado About Nothing" and Roger in Edward Albee's "Everything in The Garden". Adam has spent the last couple years studying improv at IO West, The Upright Citizens Brigade, and The Groundlings and can be seen performing regularly with his improv groups Drug Puppy and This is Your Pelican Conscience. He would like to thank his family and Sara for their unwavering love and support, and the cast and crew of this production which he still can't believe he gets to be a part of.

Mike Monroe - Director

Michael is very happy to be making his west coast debut. He finds it especially sweet to be doing it with this play, these people, and in memory of Jeff Norton. Since the dissolution of his band The Curvy Straights in 2009 he has whole-heartedly leapt back into the theatre. Directing Mr. Kolpert and Safe for the Inspira Theatre Company in Philly; appearing as Shelley in Glengarry Glen Ross at the Fusion Performing Arts Center in Cherry Hill; Bedevere in Spamalot, Dr. Harper and Mr. Witherspoon in Arsenic and Old Lace, and Jacob Marley in Scrooge at the Ritz Theatre in Oaklyn, NJ . He would like to thank his friends and family for all the support and encouragement, and after losing over 200 pounds he would like to point out that "Anything is possible!" Please check out his music at: http://www.youtube.com/user/daroe23.

Shauna Maldonado - Costume Designer

Shauna Maldonado is a children’s toy designer that dabbles in fashion. She co-designed/produced an eco-friendly paper dress fashion show/fundraiser last September in Santa Monica, CA and is a former cosmetologist. This will be her first stab at styling for a theater production and is ecstatic to be a part of this monumental homage to Mr. Jeff Norton and is thrilled to be working with such a tenured and talented ensemble. Bravo Norton People Bravo.

Kelly Portier - Stage Manager

Kelly has been working in LA theater for the past 6 years with such companies as EST-LA, The Black Dahlia Theater and Lodestone Theatre Ensemble. In addition, she has worked on a number of film projects and directed the award-winning web series LA LA Land. Currently, she is in pre-production for a new web series, to be shot in 2011. Kelley is so excited to be able to bring "Mr. Kolpert" to the LA stage with the rest of the Norton People and looks forward to many more productions with this new company. Love and hugs go out to Ro and love and eternal gratitude go to Jeff, who is always with us.

Destiny Ramsey - House Manager

Destiny Ramsey is a recent graduate of the University of South Florida where she received dual degrees in Theater Performance & Political Science with a minor in Leadership Studies. She's recently moved to the LA area to attend Pepperdine University's School of Law. She is better known in Tampa for her performances in 100 Saints You Should Know, Richard III, and Bobby & The Chimps; as co-founder of the weekly Red Hot Nutsack; as instructor of acting to youth for Prodigy Culture Arts & ACT! and many of her other eccentric endeavors.