Michael Welch
Michael Welch has been acting since the age of 10 and is best known for his role as the popular Mike Newton in The Twilight Saga Film Series (2008-2011). He has also appeared as Luke Giradi in the beloved CBS show Joan of Arcadia (2003-2005) and most recently as rugged survivor Mack Thompson in the hit Syfy Channel original zombie series, Z Nation (2014- ).
Welch has starred in many recent films such as The Boys of Abu Ghraib, Grace Unplugged, Hansel and Gretel Get Baked, The Demented, Born Bad, and the highly acclaimed LGBT feature, Boy Meets Girl. He has also appeared in several award-winning festival favorites such as Unrequited, Lost Dream, Archie’s Final Project, An American Crime, United States of Leland, American Son, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, and The Coverup.
Michael is familiar to television audiences for his many starring roles on Emmy Award-winning shows, most recently NCIS: New Orleans, Grimm, and CSI: NY. He received immense praise from critics, fans, and industry insiders alike for his portrayal of a dirty cop in a 2015 appearance on ABC’s Scandal, playing opposite Kerry Washington. During the past several years he has worked on Criminal Minds, Bones, CSI, The Riches, CSI: Miami, Numb3rs, Law & Order: SVU, Crossing Jordan, NCIS, Cold Case, and Without a Trace. His earlier years included performances on Stargate SG-1, Judging Amy, The District, Touched By an Angel, Malcolm In the Middle, The X-Files, The Pretender, 7th Heaven, Chicago Hope, and Frasier.
Welch won Best Actor at the 2011 First Glance Film Festival in Hollywood for his portrayal of a troubled young man in Unrequited, and at FilmOut San Diego in 2014 for Boy Meets Girl. Michael is the recipient of two Young Artist Awards, first for his performance in Star Trek: Insurrection, and the second for his work as Luke Girardi on the hit television series Joan of Arcadia.
In spite of his busy schedule, it is essential for Michael to give back. Welch received the Pioneering Spirit Award from The Thirst Project in 2011 for his efforts in raising awareness of the global water crisis and helping to fund clean-water wells in developing nations. In 2010, Welch had the great honor of visiting troops and their families in Germany through the USO, getting to personally thank wounded soldiers and working with over 600 military youths. Welch was Co-Chair of the 4th annual Walk on The Horizon, an event to raise awareness and resources for adults with developmental disabilities.
2015 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Michael with the expected release of 4 films, The Well, Cawdor, Until Someone Gets Hurt, and The Grounds. Michael <> is represented by Curtis Talent Management and The Talent House LA.
Alexandra Turshen
Formerly a ballet dancer, Alexandra turned to acting after a career ending injury in her first year with a professional company. She then graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in History and International Human Rights. Alexandra also got involved with theater and was the starting goalie of her school’s ice hockey team. She studied abroad in Argentina for a semester where she further explored her interest in Human Rights through a close examination of la Guerra Sucia. Down the road, Alexandra plans to merge her love of acting and storytelling with stories of people and places she has studied and cares deeply about.
When Alexandra isn’t acting, she enjoys writing, reading books older than her, binge watching her favorite shows (currently Borgen and Key and Peele), researching perfumes (the way to her heart is through her nose) and learning about all things photography.
Alexandra is best known for her recurring role of ‘Misty’ in Steven Soderbergh’s Red Oaks, an original Amazon series, and ‘Francesca’ in Eric Schaeffer’s Boy Meets Girl. For more on Alexandra go to www.alexandraturshen.com and follow her on Twitter @alextursh
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Aaron Sauter
With no formal training, Aaron Sauter has been a working actor in New York City for over five years. He has worked with Academy-Award winners and starred in his own network television show. He is currently filming the independent feature, Saturday in the Park, with “Thin Red Line” alum Larry Romano, where he’s had an excellent opportunity to brush up on his Bronx accent. Aaron is also an accomplished musician, and while not shooting he is hard at work on his second full-length album, as a producer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and recording engineer. You can hear one of his songs in the upcoming feature, Kid Witness, in which he also stars.
Will Rogers Off-Broadway
The Mound Builders (Signature), Golden Age (MTC), As You Like It (Public Theatre), The Submission (MCC), Unnatural Acts (CSC, Drama Desk Nomination) When the Rain Stops Falling (Lincoln Center), Chair (TFANA), From Up Here (MTC), 100 Saints You Should Know (Playwrights Horizons), Creature (Page 73), Columbinus (NYTW), Regional: Westport Country Playhouse, Williamstown Theater Festival, Humana Festival, Reep of st. Louis, Pioneer Theater, Roundhouse. Proud participant in Playmakers at The 52nd St Project. TV: “Unforgettable”, “Blue Bloods”, “Law & Order”, “Criminal Intent”, “SVU”, “Gossip Girl”. Film: Starring in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming Unt. Cold War Spy Thriller, The Bay (dir. Barry Levinson), A Good Marriage (Stephen King), Aftermath, Happy New Year, Nancy Please (Official Selection TriBeCa Film Festival), Certainty. Co-Founder of Naked Angels podcast, Naked Radio! and proud graduate of NC School of the Arts.
Patrick Woodall
Patrick hails from Abilene, Texas where the barbecue and weather are terrific, and he graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where it’s much easier to find a decent slice of pizza. Selected credits: Film/TV – The Normal Heart (HBO), Forever (ABC), White Collar (USA), amateurcouple (Lost & Found), Scatterwild (Pillofort); NY Theatre: When We Were Young and Unafraid (MTC), The London Merchant (Storm Theatre), Somewhere Safer (FringeNYC); Regional: Red, Sleuth, Romeo & Juliet (Northern Stage).
Katie Henney
Katie Henney’s career started with performing in over 1500 shows with the “American Girl Revue” and other shows at The American Girl Place in New York City. She was then cast as Elizabeth in the television movie, “Felicity, An American Girl Adventure.” Additional credits include Until Someone Gets Hurt, directed by Shane Barbanel, a recurring role on MTV’s Skins USA, Blue Bloods, Boardwalk Empire, and New Amsterdam. Her most recent endeavors on stage include Hamlet, Rock n’ Roll and A Little Night Music. Katie also sang with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood and Symphony Hall in Boston, MA.
Other credits include numerous cd recordings, commercials and voiceovers.
Julia Morrison
Julia Morrison regularly performs in Film, TV and Theater. Recent TV credits include guest star roles on Forever, The Mysteries of Laura and Alpha House. Julia had a supporting role in Tim Blake Nelson’s film Anesthesia, starring Kristen Stewart and Glenn Close. Last summer, she starred in Daniel James McCabe’s debut play, The Flood, which was featured at the NYCFringe Festival. She is also the star of Avicii’s viral music video for his hit single, “You Make Me”.! ! Julia trained at the Maggie Flanigan Studio, a Meisner program with additional courses in Voice and Movement. She received her bachelor degree in Biology and Environmental Science from The College of William and Mary and received a full academic scholarship. ! ! Julia is from Palo Alto, CA and currently resides in Brooklyn with her brother and plants. She is represented by Innovative Artists and Red Letter Entertainment. You can follow her adventures on instagram@jellymorrison!!
Jimmy Mason
Jimmy Mason is delighted to make his screen debut in Until Someone Gets Hurt. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Drama. He has also trained at the American Conservatory Theatre. Upon Graduation, Jimmy scored a lead role in Christopher Durang’s Vanya, Sonia, Masha, and Spike. His other Theatre Credits include performances at CMU, Stanford University, and Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre.