David Leeper as Ed Shirko

David Leeper (Ed Shirko) is a New York transplant from Los Angeles. He is most known for performing “At The Flash”, that he co-wrote with his husband, Sean Chandler, in Chicago, Los Angeles, Dublin, Philadelphia, Vermont and here in New York at FringeNYC where he was awarded an Overall Excellence Award for Solo Performance. Favorite theater credits include “Secret Identity”, “Oleanna”, “Fifth of July”, ”Where Do All the Ghosts Go?” and “Stupid F*cking Bird” and on screen; his role in the horror/comedy; “Garden Party Massacre”. David is a member of SAG/AFTRA and The Dramatist Guild. http://www.davidwleeper.com

 

Laura MacLean as Camille Shirko

A native Bostonian, Laura is an accomplished singer and writer and has been stage-acting only recently, as a member of HB Studio, NY since 2016. Laura also works in print and on-camera. She lives in Manhattan. http://www.lauramaclean.com

Jay William Thomas as Justin Shirko

Jay was born in Lexington, KY. Jay attended Western Kentucky University and obtained a BFA double Major in Acting and Directing. Jay resides in New York, NY and has worked on stage in film & television. He is best known for his work in “Dementia 13” a remake of Francis Ford Coppola’s cult classic produced by NBC universal. Jay has produced his own short film “FOR HOPE” currently competing in the festival circuit. Jay is currently working on a new script called #ROMANCE about millennial relationships and how social media influences them. Jay most recently performed and produced a two night contemporary scene performance called “Sew Buttons on Ice Cream” that was a charity benefit for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Jay would like to thank Sean Chandler for his dedication in bringing this story to life, David Leeper for his friendship and Mark Finely for driving the bus. Lastly, Jay would like to thank Chessa for her constant support and love. To learn more about Jay and his career please visit Jwilliamthomas.com

 

Dineen Markey as Cassidy Shirko

Dineen Markey is incredibly excited and so very grateful to be a part of Running: A New Play! Dineen is about to enter her final year at Marymount Manhattan College, where she is working toward a BFA in Acting. A huge thank you to Sean, David, Mark, and her amazing family.

Laura Leigh Carroll as Leslie Marks

Laura Leigh Carroll (“Leslie Marks” ) Recent theatre credits “God” God of Marz ; Barrow Main Stage NY, “Midge Braverman” (The Babylon Line) “Flo Owens” (Picnic) and “Melissa” (Love Letters) Recent Film credits include lead role in independent film
“The Woman“ , and supporting role in “An American Life”. She can also be seen in the media YouTube series “5-75” as well as national and cable television commercials. Musical credits include “Geneva” in 1940’s Radio Hour, “Patty” in Smokey Joes Cafe and “Yente” in Fiddler on the Roof. Laura Leigh recently landed a national spot with Disney’s Pixar in Real Life Series “Inside Out” – (“Who’s rocket makes you yell Hooray!”) She is thrilled to be performing with the ‘Running’ cast!