Sam Platizky (Sam/Writer/Producer): Most recently, Sam has starred in the web series pilot, Paris! (Leo)and the musical film, The Mashal Man (Baker). He has worked on several large films and TV shows including  HBO’s Boardwalk Empire (FBI Cadet), Julie & Julia (Shoe Shiner), and I Am Legend (ESU Officer).He has also appeared Off-off Broadway in The Funeral Director’s Wife at the Richmond Shepard Theatre and Lord of the Flies (Piggy) at the Teatro La Tea Theatre. Sam graduated from New Jersey City University, majoring in English with a concentration in Theatre. While there, he worked on numerous productions including I Hate Hamlet (Andrew Rally), No Exit (Garcin), The French Have a Word for It (Redillon), Anything Goes (Moonface Martin), Hot L Baltimore (Paul Granger), The Secret Garden (Dickon), and Next Time I’ll Sing to You (Rudge). While he has written several screenplays over the years, Blaming George Romero is the first that has been produced.

 

Robert Lise (Bobby/Director):  Robert Lise is a graduate of New Jersey City University’s English-Theater program and a resident of Bayonne, NJ. His artistic career began when he portrayed Hansel in his grammar school’s production of Hansel and Gretal. In the years since he has acted in over 25 stage productions. Robert’s favorite roles include Barrymore in I Hate Hamlet, Vatelin in The French Have a Word for It, Meff in Next Time I’ll Sing to You, and Inspector Ruffing in Ravenscroft, all on NJCU’s main stage. Robert has also directed two plays: Playwriting 101: The Rooftop Lesson by Rich Orloff and Wanda’s Visit by Christopher Durang. In his spare time, Robert enjoys watching movies, playing board and card games with his beautiful muse, Loarina, and sipping white wine. Blaming George Romero marks Robert’s return to film making since his senior year of high school when he produced numerous short films with Bill Dautrick. 

Loarina Gonzalez (Loarina): Loarina Gonzalez is currently a senior at NJCU pursuing a B.A. in English Theater. She has taken part in many plays at the college such as The Trojan Woman as Cassandra, No Exit as Inez, The Triumph of Love as Leonide and I Hate Hamlet as Felicia. She has also directed a one-act play A Whole House Full of Babies and acted in the short film Speed Musing. In her spare time she likes to watch movies, listen to music, read, draw and dance. She would also like to thank her family and friends for all their support they have shown her over the years and let them know how much she loves them all. 

Dan Gregory (Dan): Dan is a co-partner in Darklight Media & Entertainment (http://darklightmedia.weebly.com/index.html). He has appeared in the independent films White Rose, The Animal I Have Become, Burnt, & Rewind. On TV, Dan has done extra work for NBC’s Kings, Law & Order: SVU, and Lipstick Jungle. He has also appeared in the student films Felandra: Descent into Darkness and Space Cure. When he is not acting, Dan is a screenwriter and substitute teacher/substitute autistic child aid. He is a 2007 graduate of Kean University (BA Communication Studies) and a 2010 graduate of NYFA’s screen acting program. Currently, he is a student of the Stella Adler Acting Studio in NYC.  

Adria Firestone (Georgia Krantz): Adria Firestone is an award-winning singer and actress whose credits range from Carmen to Family Guy. After a singing career that took Adria around the world, she withdrew from the spotlight to explore a lifelong calling. She is a professional Life Coach with international private & group clientele. Her constant quest for knowledge has caused her to explore first hand, other traditions and philosophies. For the past 15 years Adria has given seminars, master classes and workshops on presentation skills, effective communication and self-help throughout the world and is part of the faculty at New Jersey City University. Adria’s speaking is colored by her passion for living, her music serves her message, and her point of view is as unique as her voice. Adria is the Founder & President of AFI Artists Management. 

Christina Garced (Vanessa): Christina is a triple threat performer gracing both the stage and screen with her acting, singing, and dancing talents.  Along with being a professional competitive ballroom dancer, trained in both Smooth and Rhythm styles, Christina is also the artistic director, choreographer and instructor of an award winning Dance Troupe. Having graduated with a BA in English Theatre from New Jersey City University, Christina continues her studies at various studios in NYC.  She has auditioned in front of Jennifer Lopez (“Doin’ it Well” Music Video), Shane Sparks at the So You Think You Can Dance Atlanta Auditions and has danced with the Dance Mob marketing team for “Chicago” on Broadway.  Her most recent favorite credits include, being a guest VJ on VH1’s Top Twenty Video Count Down, The Today Show (NBC), TLC’s Cake Boss and appearing in Maxim Magazine. 

 

Isaac Platizky (Isaac): Isaac is a proud member of Actor's Equity Association. Recently, he has been taking Improv classes with the Upright Citizens Brigade. He has been in the Charlotte's Web (Theatre Works USA tour), Trojan Women, Shadow Box, Next Time I'll Sing to You, The Devil and Bobby Gould (at New Jersey City University's Black Box Theatre), Antigone and Merry Wives of Windsor (with Hudson Shakespeare Co.), and Happy Hour (with the Michael Chekov Co.). He has appeared in the short independent films In the Dark, and Outcalls. He can also be seen as an extra in Law and Order, War of the Worlds, Wherer God Left His Shoes, and Fighting. 

Ramy Shedid (Ramy): Growing up in and around NYC, Ramy was always a character in youth. After being in his first play at 17, a musical no less, Ramy knew then he wanted to be an actor .But it wasn't till his mid twenties that he had really pursued his dream. Determination and a diverse look has helped him in his career having appeared in such hits as 30 rock, Sopranos, as well as numerous Theatrical productions. Ramy is more than ever determined to reach his  goals always pushing himself and his career to challenges, he can be often quoted as saying "the more I live, the better I act", a philosophy he carries with him in every role he plays 

Raul Garcia (Director of Photography): A graduate of the Media Arts Department of NJ City University in 2004, Raul is an accomplished writer and poet and works as a writing tutor and instructor for the Opportunity Scholarship Program at NJ City University. His work has been screened at Millennium Film, NYC, the annual Media Arts Department Showcase at the Landmark Loew's Jersey Theater in Jersey City, NJ, the Fort Lee Film Commission, the Hoboken Historical Museum, and the Jersey City Museum. He studies in the Media Studies program at New School University, and has an active practice in experimental film/video production. He continues to immerse himself in the study of avant-garde film. 

Miriam Cortez (Assistant Director): Blaming George Romero marks Miriam's film debut. Miriam has stage managed, directed, and worked on lighting for many theatrical dramas, musicals, and cabarets in the tri-state area. Ms. Cortez has worked at the New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch, Carnegie Hall, 59E59 Theatres and Ars Nova in New York, and The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center in Connecticut. Member of Actor's Equity Association. 

 

Bill Dautrick (Assistant Director): Started acting in the 4th grade, and continued to do so at Bayonne High School. It was through doing this that Billy realized he was interested in the technical side of things, and began to work on lights & sounds for theatrical productions. This soon led to training at BenTV under Sal Iannaci and Cali Macchia, where he trained as an editor, gaffer, and director and was the head editor of the network during his last year. He continued to study film and directing after this through various books and classes, and is now currently the production manager and a DJ for Elite Sound Entertainment.

Douglas Youmans (Gaffer):A Bayonne native, got his start at Bayonne High School's BEN TV under the supervision of Sal Iannaci and Cali Macchia. His professional start in the entertainment industry began with Press Junkets and lighting for corporate clients Pepsi and Norvartis. Before long Douglas jumped into the world of Broadcast Television at  MSNBC as a Video Operator and Lighting Director.  He has also worked  as a gaffer on various independent and student projects. 

 

Joey Mosca (Sound): Joey was born in Staten Island, NY in 1986, and has lived in Jersey City all his life. He wanted to make movies since he was a kid and declared his major in Media Arts when he entered NJ City University. Over the years he has produced an impressive and varied body of work, which garnered him the prestigious Dr. Joseph
Drew Award for Excellence in Media Production upon his graduation from the Media Arts Department in 2008. His work has been screened at the Landmark Loew's Jersey Theater in Jersey City and the Jersey City Museum.  He has been featured in The Urban Image Film Festival and The New Jersey Young Film & Video Festival multiple times.  Joey is a
skilled director, editor, and technician, and is highly sought after for his expertise in location and post-production sound, film and video production.

 

Brad Resnick (Producer): Regional theater stage management credits include: The Toxic Avenger, Sunshine Boys (w/Jack Klugman),Roger Is Dead (w/Marlo Thomas & Elaine May), Oscar...Pink Lady (w/Rosemary Harris), Sweet Bird of Youth (Williamstown). He was an instrumental part of developing and producing the sports musical, Chuckleball, which has played Off-Broadway and in multiple cities around the country. Brad holds a BFA in Photography from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.