Veins Cast

	Emily Clifford (Wendy) Emily Clifford is a 10 year old Fifth Grader at Plaza School. She lives in Baldwin, Long Island with her parents and five siblings. Emily is making her Off-Off-Broadway debut in "Veins and Thumbtacks". She previously appeared in "The Royal Tenenbaums". Emily would like to thank her parents for helping her experience this dream and her cousinWill, who made it happen.

	John Del Vecchio (Jimmy) Some past credits include Phil (Hurlyburly), John Merrick (The Elephant Man), Polo (A Hatful of Rain), Solange (The Maids), and Macbeth. In the fall, John will be attending NYU for his Master's in Educational Theatre. Special thanks to Mark, Tim, Ben, and Jodi at Willie Bobo Productions. Infinite love and respect to Rick and Anita for their support. And to my friends and family- I am who I am because of you. Grazie.

	Mikel Lambert (Grandma) is delighted to work with such dedicated colleagues. In Great Britain, several BBC-TV series, a year with The Royal Shakespeare Company. In New York" Cyrano and All Over with The Roundabout, W;t at Union Square, Privates Battles at the Judith Anderson, Diana of Dobsons and Reutherford & Son at the Mint. Her sons are Patrick & Tim Rowe.

	Meka Lawrence (Nurse/Tralice) is a graduate of Adelphi University with a BFA in Performing Arts. She has performed in past productions with The Negro Ensemble Company (The Absolution of Willie Mae) , Tellin' Tales Productions (The Truth & Tomorrow) , and The Riant Theatre Company (Strangers in the House). Television Credits include All My Children, Guiding Light and As the World Turns. Meka would like to thank God for his many blessings and her family and friends for their constant love and support.

	Michael Neithardt (Arturo) was born in Queens, New York. At the age of seven he made his first stage appearance in Jamaica Avenue's "Hansel and Gretel." Since then, he has been seen on the stage in "A Boy's Life," and in the films, "Reality in Dreamworld," "Harwood," and "Keeping the Faith." Michael has worked in production for various companies including Miramax Films, Time Warner, New Line Cinema, Sci-Fi Channel and VH1. He is the author of the soon to be released novel entitled "segments." Michael has studied at HB Studios, Stella Adler Conservatory and Binghamton University where he received his BA in Cinema. This is his Off-Off Broadway debut.

	Joli Tribuzio (Annie) is a graduate of the High School of Performing Arts, the "Fame" school, where she majored in drama. In her senior year she was the first place winner of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Talent Search and the recipient of the Randolph Goodman Award for excellence in theatre. She is currently appearing in "Tony N' Tina's" Wedding where she plays several roles including Sister Albert Maria, Madeline Monroe, and Tina Vitale. Mom, Dad, Greg... I love you!

	RAY VICTOR (Chapel Owner/Divorce Guy/ Caller) studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Wiest Barron Studios, and is also an aspiring screenwriter and playwright. He has acted in numerous short films and plays including "The Crucible" and "Six Characters In Search Of An Author," and appeared in the feature films "Carlito's Way," "Die Hard With A Vengeance" and "The Cowboy Way." He currently works as a Production Manager/Coordinator for a commercial production company in New York City. "Veins and Thumbtacks" is his Off-Off-Broadway debut.