Gypsy Boys CAST Alberto Rosas - Manny Alberto was born in 1980 in California, and has been acting since the age of 14. He has accumulated credits in over 30 productions (film, television, and theatrical); the majority of his work has been in independent films. For 3 years he was a broadcast journalist on the San Francisco-based newsmagazine "First Cut" for KRON-TV 4. In the past year, he starred in a film set in Mexico, appeared in a video for VISA, was seen throughout the Bay Area in a Spanish language commercial, and returned to the stage after a three year absence to appear in "Romeo & Juliet" and "Twelve Angry Men." He has recently decided to put his acting career on hold in order to pursue his main passion: writing. Keep an eye out for novels by Alberto coming to your local bookstore in the near future. (For more information, visit his website.) Jud Parker - Blair “Gypsy Boys” is Jud’s second feature film after having appeared in many independent films with such roles as a hitman, widower, womanizer, and dullard. With several national and regional commercial credits under his belt, Jud also holds a B.A. in English Literature and is proud to have abandoned a legal career for the insanity of his life as an actor. Jud has studied with Michael Howard and the Naked Angels Theater Group in New York where he is now pursuing his acting career. Tom McCann - Kevin Having journeyed, three years ago, over the Sierra’s from the rural hills of Nevada into San Francisco, Tom continues to be a working actor around the Bay Area. His most recent projects include “Balm in Gilead” with Encore Theatre Company and Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” as a guest-artist-in-residence with the University of Nevada, Reno. With numerous print, commercial and stage credits under his belt, Tom continues to study his craft with Linda Lowry. When not performing, auditioning or seeking out his next project, Tom also works with a local producer bringing Broadway touring shows into San Francisco. Incidentally, he has been friends with the director, Brian Shepp since he moved to San Francisco, and the character he plays was written with him in mind. Adam Gavzer - Steven Adam was born in New York City and raised in New Jersey until he moved to Boston to attend the B.F.A. program at Emerson College. Having earned his degree in acting, he moved to London where he appeared in television, commercials, theater, and tours throughout Italy and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. When he moved back to New York, he continued working in the theater and doing the occasional spot on “One Life To Live” and various feature films. He moved to San Francisco in 1996 and quickly began working on various film projects, theatrical productions (including “A Certain Labor Day” with Carroll O’Connor) and print work. “Gypsy Boys” marks Adam’s first lead role in a feature film.   Zeke Wheeler - Aaron In addition to his role in “Gypsy Boys,” Zeke can also be seen as a featured player in the upcoming independent film, “Clouds.” As a writer and solo performer, Zeke regularly performs monologues as a member of Popcorn Theater, an underground, living theater based out of San Francisco. A few years ago, a series of monologues culminated in a one-man show entitled “Burning the Sunshine State,” based on characters from his native Florida. A onetime child actor, Zeke has pulled paychecks as bar bouncer, bartender, construction worker, journalist, night-shift photocopy engineer, and even as a bodyguard for strippers who perform at bachelor parties.   Greg Crandall - Scott (“Knight in Shining Armor") “Gypsy Boys” is Greg’s first feature film although many recognize Greg for his vast array of magazine and print work. His pictures have been feature in multiple issues of OUT, Genre, XY Magazine, Australian Blue Magazine, and San Francisco and from the covers of circuit music CD’s to Christmas Cards from Soho Galleries. Greg’s work has always been a bit “off-the-wall” fulfilling the goofy silly roles others avoid. He’s been a leather guy for Absolute S&M, naked and covered in Latex, and hit ten foot jumps for XY on Burton Snowboards knowing that he’d spit his teeth out when hitting the ground. When challenged with finding someone for the fantasy role of Scott, Greg was a sure fit for fulfilling the role of Vampire, Sword Fighter, and the hero on horseback, not to mention his type-cast role as a cheesy model. Since a kid, Greg’s favorite game was always Truth or Dare... but he never could tell the truth. He looks forward to his next Dare - be it Film or Print.   Andrew Ableson - Noel A native of England, Andrew first studied acting and obtained a degree in drama and fine art from Nottingham University. Beginning his career as an actor on the London stage, he performed in “Careless” before being featured in the National Theatre production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Globe Theatre. Andrew also appeared in the Edinburgh Festival in productions of “Sweet Charity” and “Godspell.” While working as a print and commercial model in Europe, he also applied his talents to television, starring in the ITV sitcom “Second Thoughts” for two seasons, and a leading role in the film “Boyfriends.” In 1997, Andrew starred in “Fab! - The 60’s Hit Musical” which ran at the Alcazar Theater in San Francisco. He is currently the lead singer of the band “The Magnetic” as well as a successful club promoter. Robert Hampton - David LeGerald V. Normand - Kenny LeGerald has been singing and dancing in the public eye since age five. Most recently, he toured with Korean pop music sensation Seung Chul Lee as part of a five member backup dancing team. LeGerald currently writes music and sings with the band ANIBADE, garnering their third consecutive nomination for Best Live Jazz/R&B Band from San Francisco Weekly, San Francisco Bay Guardian, and BAM Magazine. Their album “Bluelight” is due in stores in February ’99. Most recently, ANIBADE has the honor of performing at the 25th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival with jazz legend Al Jarreau. LeGerald is currently recording his first solo album, “Moonchild.” Jason White - Jeffrey Born in Tunisia, Jason was raised in Minneapolis where he starred in Chris Lee’s “Uranus Stinx Trilogy.” A seasoned cabaret performer, Jason shared the spotlight with Tracy Chapman and B.B. King in a recent outdoor performance. Also an established and successful author (“Jackie and Joan; Those Lucky Bitches”), Jason is currently working on his second novel “Joan, Joan, Joan.” Trevor Hale - Toby Trevor has proven once again that he is a victim for all millennia with his role in the upcoming release of the San Francisco indie film “Victims of the 23rd Century.” Prior to filming this cataclysm, Trevor has enjoyed numerous successes on the stage, celluloid, and some rare early video appearances under the name Jock Singe. One of his briefest yet proudest roles was as a member of the cast for the new “Saved By the Bell,” hence his recent homage to “Showgirl” Elizabeth Berkeley in “Gypsy Boys.” Bryan Keller - Bob North Dakota native Bryan Keller has been acting for 15. He has worked on numerous theatrical productions, short films, commercials and voiceovers. Bryan is currently filming the lead in the independent feature, ENAMORED and will then play the lead role of Robert in the romantic drama UNDER ONE ROOF.   Anderson Lim - Joey Matt Boucher - Seth Since filming “Gypsy Boys” Matt co-produced and performed two one-act dark comedies, “Big Al” and “My side of the Story,” at the Jewell Theater with his theater company of two, the Rent Payers Players. This gave way to a larger company of which Matt is a founding member. Matt built and designed the set for the company’s first show “Burn This” at the Shelton Theater in San Francisco.   Matthew Williamson - Oliver Steve Rodriguez - Jonathan (Bartender) A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley where he received a partial scholarship for competing on the gymnastic team, Steve currently resides in Los Angeles. He majored in Mass Communications and has worked in radio. Today, Steve is studying acting and performs in commercials and print advertising. He is a personal fitness trainer who strives to motivate others to make the body, mind, and spirit connection. He is the current author of the Muscle & Fitness article, “The 1999 Beginning Workout Guide.” Some of his other interests include rock climbing, kickboxing, yoga, snow boarding, cooking, and writing.