Ragged Isle | Cast & Crew

Cast (in order of appearance)
	Meghan Benton (Vicki Burke) Meghan (pronounced "me-in") has worked in film and theatrical productions in London, Los Angeles, and Portland, ME. She holds a BA in Theatre from the University of Southern Maine. Meghan is currently an active member of MINT Films, which recently was awarded Best Film in Portland, ME for the international 48 Hour Film Project. MINT's film, A Bounty for Susannah, screened at Filmapalooza at the Miami International Film Festival in March 2011. Meghan is also an artist, specializing in portraits and mixed media.
	April Joy Purinton (Rachel Moody) April, who lives in Harpswell, studied advanced Shakespeare with Morris Carnovsky and Phoebe Brand a lifetime ago in college, and has worked with several area theatres, but remains loyal to Studio Theatre of Bath, a semi-professional company, where she has run the gamut of responsibility from presiding over the Executive Board of Directors, acting, directing, and scrubbing toilets before a show. She is a massage and polarity therapist, and if she can just overcome that pesky need for occasional sleep, will continue to expand her jewelry design business. She is eternally grateful for being part of this wonderful project, yet fears a monster may have been created, as she is ravenous for the next one...
	Rick Dalton (Sheriff Rick Dalton) Rick directs, acts, makes movies, does stand up, schemes, fantasizes, studies the lessons of great films, tells his cats how much he loves them, stuff like that. He sang in a band for eight years. Some of his exploits can be found on his web page: rickyboyfloyd.com. He says: "It's a rare privilege to be involved with a project as fantastic as 'Ragged Isle,' and working with this group of talented people has been absolutely thrilling! I am so grateful to Barry, and everyone involved, for this wonderful experience."
	Michael Dix Thomas (Eric Burke) Michael is a Maine native and a founding member of Kill Mike Theater, NYC and Lorem Ipsum, Portland, ME. Recently Michael has worked in front of the camera with both Last House and MINT Films as a part of the Damnationland horror film festival, as well as the forthcoming feature, How To Make Movies At Home, with Hillport Maine Productions. Michael is excited about Maine-based film making, and ready to get back to the island.
	Ian Carlsen (Paul Soucey) Ian is a film and stage actor from Portland, ME. Previous film work includes: The Transition of Minor Skies, Strange Night, A Bounty for Susannah, I Built a Time Machine to Kill Hitler, Swamp Goblin, Double Oh! and of course, Death Rides Last. Theater credits: "Equus," "Ubu Roi," "Six Degrees of Separation," "Twelfth Night," "The History Boys," "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" and "Titus Andronicus." Ian performs various musical support duties in Robber & Thief, a band he shares with fellow cast member Erik Moody. And for everyone from the Southern Maine, he is indeed that guy in the Portland Jetport commercial.
	Dominic Lavoie (Mac) Dominic is from Madawaska, Maine and moved to Portland to pursue music. He has played in the band The Lucid since 2003. Dominic lives with his ravenous, redheaded girlfriend Kimble, and their uniquely slow, but special dog, the introspective Professor Albert Sniffered Snerdsly.
	Doug Porter (Dirty Bill) Doug was born in Bangor, ME and has lived in the state most of his life. He is a talented guitar player/multi-instrumentalist and is involved in several remarkable musical projects including Confusatron, Johnny Cremains, Book of the Dead, and The Watchers. He is an aspiring sound engineer and operates a "recording studio" out of his home he refers to as "The Loft," which he uses to record his own bands as well music for films. He is also a skilled barista and enjoys warm beverages, walks in the woods, soft fuzzy things, terrible B-movies, esoteric traditions, vegetarian burritos, and intrepid world travel. His heroes include Ezra Pound and Louis Armstrong. His dream is to be the first man on the moon. He currently lives in Portland.
	Adam Cogswell (Louis Gilbert) Adam works at Newbury Comics. Adam plays drums in Confusatron, Book of the Dead, Man-Witch, and the Watchers. Adam has acted once, in first grade. Adam has a cat named Eiko. Her picture is under "perfect cat" in every dictionary. Adam might be a robot.
	Todd Manter (Harrison Shaw) Todd has lived and worked in Portland for 20 years. He is a self-employed businessman and entrepreneur with a passion for outdoor recreation and art. He has stage experience locally at The Sanford Maine Stage's "Dial M For Murder" and Running Over Productions' "Bury the Dead," "Bucket of Blood," and "The Bigfoot Chronicles." This is Todd's first time working behind the lens and he would like to thank Barry and Karen Dodd for their marvelous organization, food, and direction. Also thanks to the crew for making it easy, and a big thank you to all of his friends and family who have helped him with his character and lines. King his one and only dog. A special thanks to the makeup crew for working tirelessly on the skin aging routine: Four hours each time! He also would like to thank and say goodbye to the top four layers of the skin on his face. Last but not least, a huge thanks to his fiance, Lien Mai, who is so supportive and always there with a smile.
	Kathryn Coccyx (Madame Clelia) Kathryn says thanks to the Dodd family and all those with The Entertainment Experiment. She's forever grateful to the stars that be for being involved with these people AND the people behind Running Over Productions, Page Street Studios, Abandoned Cinema, and Gitgo Productions. Being given the chance to use her imagination and play pretend is one of her favorite things to do on this planet! A full-time warrior, mother, artist, sister, believer, and friend, Kathryn wants to send a special XOXO to Sugar BayBay, her rockin Manz (meow)! Jilly, and "all mein lieblings who shine their beautiful light.... Hi Mom!" You can find her on Facebook.
	Denis Fontaine (Vance Trundle) Denis is a Gorham resident and has enjoyed being part of the Portland-area film and theater scene for the past few years. He has been a fixture in many musical, comedic, and dramatic efforts at various venues, such as Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," "Sweet Charity," "Cabaret," "Our Town," "Harvey," "1776," and many other productions. Denis has appeared in several 48 Hour Film Festival projects, assists with the University of Southern Maine film projects, and is a perennial Judge for the Maine Principals' Association One Act Play Festival. He extends thanks to all involved with the "Ragged Isle" project, and hopes that this series is enjoyed by all.
	Erik Moody (Deputy Dan Therrien) Erik has worked in films and theatrical productions in London, Los Angeles, and Portland, ME. Erik is currently involved in a handful of audio projects in the Portland area: He is the commercial voice for VIP Parts, Tires and Service. Erik is also an active member of MINT Films, which recently was awarded Best Film in Portland, ME for the international 48 Hour Film Project. Their film, A Bounty for Susannah, was screened at Filmapalooza in the Miami International Film Festival in March 2011. You can view some of Erik's work at his blog. Free downloads of his band, Robber & Thief, are available here.
	Beth Saufler (Rose Fuller) Beth lives in Bath, Maine with her husband, her son (who is in college in MA), and their wonderful white boxer, Ivan. She's originally from PA. She's been involved in theater for over 30 years now. She also has her own theater group at Georgetown Central School. She's been teaching for 30 some years and she's still loving it. This experience has been such a great adventure. She can't wait for next season. She's thankful for the opportunity and loves "working with such CREATIVE folks."
	Suzanne Rankin (Gertie Kendrick) Suzanne has been involved with many local theater groups, including Studio Theatre of Bath, Gaslight Theater, Maine State Music Thatre, Maine Acting Company, Round Top Center for the Arts, Lincoln County Community Thater, The Theatre Project, Boothbay Playhouse, and others. Suzanne lives with her husband, Tom, sharing time between homes in Wiscasset and Matinicus Island (which isn't all that far from the real Ragged Island!).
	Amie Marzen (Julie Katsarakis) Amie is thrilled and grateful to be part of the "Ragged Isle" cast alongside some old and new friends. By day, Amie works at FOX23 as a producer, editor, and host of "Your Hometown." After work, she serves on the executive board for the Studio Theatre of Bath and excels in making lumpy pottery. As much as she can, Amie spends time with her husband, Andy and their furball menagerie of two cats and two dogs.
	Christine Louise Marshall (Colleen Drake) Christine is the Artistic Director of Mad Horse Theatre Company. She is a teacher and company member with The Maine State Ballet, and narrates the online version of The New Yorker. She works extensively in theatre and film throughout Maine. She thanks the Dodds for capturing on film what is so gorgeous about this state.
	Mark D. Lennon (Gordon Manette) Mark says that other than a few promotional videos for his band Twisted Roots, this is the first time he has appeared in anything. He very much enjoyed the experience and would like to thank the Dodds and the Dalton for allowing him in.
	Daniel Robert Clark (Dylan Strang) Daniel was born in the wilds of northern Maine, but quickly got bored and migrated to Portland (via Connecticut) at the age of five. He's a writer, actor, comedian, reformed music journalist, and two-time college dropout. He's appeared on stage with Portland Players, Lyric Music Theater, and the infamous Running Over Productions, and on screen (briefly) in Andy Davis' Monster in the Woods.
	Mimi Sorg (Newscaster) Mimi has been connected to the theatre for many years both in leading and supporting roles. She lives in Bath with her two dogs and enjoys time with her two grown sons. She is both a social worker in a local high school and the owner of Fit Mi In Coaching and assists others in finding their lifes purpose. In her spare time you can often find her enjoying a night out at karaoke, or walking the beach in search of treasures.
	Sebastian Carlsen (Sebastian Carlsen) Sebastian was part of the original "Criehaven" project (the precursor to "Ragged Isle"), on the writing and production crew as well as an extra. His claim to fame from that project was being referred to by the local newspaper as "random guy in turtleneck." He's done stand-up comedy for about six years and he loves long walks on the beach.
Crew
Barry Dodd (Director / Editor / Writer) Barry lives in Gorham with his wife Karen and their five cats, Igor, Rasputin, Barnabas, Damien, and Quentin. He's still not quite sure what he wants to be when he grows up, but he's convinced there's still time left to figure that out. In the meantime, he manages two wonderful employees in the video production department at FOX23 in Portland. Barry wishes to thank everyone who has helped "Ragged Isle" become a reality. "Thanks for believing in the dream!"
Karen Dodd (Assistant Director / Writer) Karen lives in Gorham with her husband Barry and five lovely cats. She is co-owner of the Entertainment Experiment and studied Film Production, Photography, and Anthropology at Ithaca College. "This project is near and dear to my heart, as are all of the exceptional people involved. Thank you all."
Greg Tulonen (Head Writer) Greg has published fiction and non-fiction in The Florida Review, The Madison Review, Hampshire Life, Middlebury Magazine, Time Out New York, and elsewhere. He lives in Auburn with his wife Kate and their two sons (who, if you look hard enough, can be spotted in the first season of "Ragged Isle").
Rick Dalton (Actor / Writer) See Rick's bio in the Cast section.
Jacob "Jake" Lear (Writer / Prop & Poster Designer) Jake has worked in the graphic design field for the past 16 years -- at newpapers, print shops, ad agencies, corporate marketing departments, and freelancing. He lives in South Portland, where, when he's not working, he's at the beck and call of his two newfoundlands, Brodie and Gatsby. He writes: "The story goes that, at age five, on the first day of kindergarten, Barry and I decided to be best friends. We did, after all, have the same sneakers on, which is as good a basis for a 30-year friendship as any, I suppose. Outside of playing around, our first real project together was a play we wrote in fifth grade, 'The Search for Hope.' It was cheesy and funny, and we were invited to perform it for the whole school. Years later and we're still, in large part, just small town boys having some fun."
Derek Kimball (Camera Operator) In addition to completing three features and countless short films of every genre, Derek has freelanced as a cinematographer and editor for a plethora of clientele, including Discovery Channel. His short film, The Bully, won Best Narrative Film at the Carolina Film and Video Festival 2011. Derek works in the video production department at FOX23 in Portland.
Grayling E. Cunningham (Hairstylist) Grayling been a stylist for since 1994. He is the creative director of Orbit Hairstyling in Lewiston. He is also an artist, painter, and hair sculptor. You can view more of his work on his web site, "celebrating the beauty in art and the art of beauty!"
Lucy Adolphson (Makeup) Lucy has been a consultant with Mary Kay since October 2003, and very much enjoys it. This is her second time working with this crew: She also had the pleasure of providing makeup services for their "Criehaven" production in 2005. Please feel free to check out her web site.