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Seth
Chris Stewart
Chris studied theater at the University of Washington in Seattle and has guest starred on several television shows, including CSI-NY and COLD CASE. He has appeared in many independent films including NEW YORK WAITING which screened at both the Tribeca and Rome film festivals. Chris is a native New Zealander and now resides in Los Angeles, CA.  www.thechristopherstewart.com.

What was your favorite on-set moment?

"Besides the hot-flashes and rampant on-set sweating fits, I'd have to say shooting on the rooftop in Greenpoint, and working with Corey, Karl, Natalie & Mimi."

What did you like most about your character?
"That he was played by me.  Aside from that, I respected and empathized with his struggle to find purpose and meaning in his life."


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Nate
Corey Wright

Corey, a native to Alaska, has called New York home for the past two years. Corey has spent a majority of his time on stage. He has appeared in the world premier of Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman's follow-up musical to the Tony Award winning URINETOWN, entitled, YEAST NATION (THE TRIUMPH OF LIFE), he has been in the European tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and most recently appeared in THE FULL MONTY at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey. Recent screen credits include, Danny, in GIRL TALK: THE SHOW, by Third Avenue Productions. www.coreyjameswright.com.

What are you working on now?

"Work-shopping a show with Theatreworks USA that will perform off-broadway this summer and going upstate after to play "Berger" in the musical HAIR."

What drew you to Month To Month?
"Working on a story that isn't some far fetched version of reality. The story was raw- it wasn't trying to be anything it wasn't. It's a real story about real people or simply... The Force (you choose)."



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Jared
Karl Hammerle
Born in Hackensack, NJ, Karl attended New York University for Jazz Performance and Music Technology. Coincidentally, this led to the inception of Karl's acting career at NYU through the school's revered film department. Some of Karl's recent credits include Jesus Christ in the Park Performing Arts Center's 93rd Season of the THE PASSION PLAY, Hoss, a recurring role on ABC's UGLY BETTY, and Jake Matthews in Showcase Production's latest feature film, ONLY GO THERE AT NIGHT. Karl is also a member of the internationally touring Nat Turner Revue improvisational comedy group, and is currently touring the East Coast with "New 45" the sublime tribute band.

What was your favorite on-set moment?
"The late night heated discussion with Corey (Nate) and Chris (Seth) that ends with the reveal of the infamous bar bat.  We let loose in that scene and had a lot of fun doing it."

What did you like most about your character?
"His insatiable desire to make life something better in every moment, regardless of the circumstances.
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Brie
Natalie Thomas

Natalie
Thomas’s film/television credits include PAYBACK, directed by Jen Li, THE IMPERIALISTS ARE STILL ALIVE!, directed by Zeina Durra, and THE GUIDING LIGHT. Natalie is an actor and producer with An Films LLC, and has starred in several productions, including HEUTE NACHT, the company’s inaugural film, and IMPERMATION COLLECTION: THE FILMS, a video series for The Whitney Museum of Modern Art. Natalie is also an associate member of the theater company, The Wooster Group. Natalie has performed in their productions of HOUSE/LIGHTS, at St. Ann’s Warehouse, and POOR THEATER, at Zagreb Youth Theater in Croatia. Natalie’s other theater credits include UNTITLED MARS, directed by Jay Scheib and performed at PS122 and The National Theater of Budapest in Hungary, and LUCID, directed by Mariel Goddu and performed at The Cherry Lane Theatre. Natalie is a former dancer with Ballett Frankfurt and Nederlands Dans Theater II and has performed at Brooklyn Academy of Music and Lincoln Center.www.ntprofile.com.

What are you working on now? 
"Um, an episode of Law and Order I am in is airing soon, and I am working on a play called Bellona, directed by Jay Scheib, that opens the first week of April at The Kitchen.http://www.jayscheib.com/bellona/index.html."

What drew you to Month To Month?

"Two things. Firstly, the script. I can't remember having laughed out loud so much while reading a script. And secondly, Brie. I was excited to play the antagonist in this story- the villain in the comedy."

If Month To Month was a food, what food would it be (and why)?
"Nachos Supreme. Its layered, and, as messy as it gets, you still wanna keep eating it."



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Sephora
Mimi Hirt
Mimi received her BFA in Theatre from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She has appeared on THE GUIDING LIGHT and currently on AS THE WORLD TURNS. Her most recent credits include Mercedes in the U.S. premiere of the Kurt Weill opera, MARIE GALANTE and new works in the HERE Theater's Living Room Series and the Brick Theater's Hell Festival. She is a member of the Dark Lady Players, a NYC based ensemble Shakespeare company, and a member of AFTRA.

What are you working on now?
"I’m the lead singer for a children’s band called Rosnoceros. Our second album is finally ready to distribute and we will be preparing for promotional shows."

What was your favorite on-set moment?
"My favorite on set moment was when we got kicked out of our location on a Saturday night in the West Village, and my holding room became a van seat on the sidewalk."



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Celine
Sarah Natochenny

Sarah currently voices Ash (lead), as well as over 30 other characters in the series/movies POKÉMON. When she is not voice acting, she works as a high fashion model in international editorials and runway shows. At age 5, she became a rhythmic gymnast, and went on to win a bronze medal at the Junior Olympics. At age 12, she enrolled at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in NY. At 16, she signed with an agency, and started working in indie film. Later, she studied straight and musical improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and was a member of REALITY TV LIVE!, which she helped create. Current projects include something secret for Adult Swim, a live action pilot, and her 4th POKÉMON movie, in addition to ongoing modeling work. www.sarahnatochenny.com.

What drew you to month to month?
"I was born and raised in NYC, so any honest portrayal of my homeland makes me feel warm and fuzzy. I originally auditioned for Brie, but it was tough to hide my distaste for yoga. Celine ended up being a great, fun role to play."


 What was your favorite on-set moment?
"Hula-Hooping in a non-hula-hoop-friendly living room."


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Manny
Amir Darvish

Amir's
most recent screen credits include: THE UNUSUALS, CHARLIE WILSONS WAR, LAW & ORDER, MTV's HUMAN GIANT, OPENCAM, THE PINK PANTHER, AMERICAN ASTRONAUT, NYPD BLUE, THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, TOUGH CROWD WITH COLLIN QUINN, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, SPIN CITY, and SEX & THE CITY, amongst others. Amir has been in numerous theatrical productions, including the critically acclaimed one man show, MERCURY: THE AFTERLIFE & TIMES OF A ROCK GOD. For more information on Amir, visit his official website at www.AmirDarvish.com.