photo by Sean Blosl
"THE INVISIBLE FOREST"
CAST BIOS (click images for more details)
ANTERO ALLI as Alex
His deep background in performing, writing and directing original works for experimental theatre (since 1977) led Antero to filmmaking in 1993; "The Invisible Forest" is his eighth narrative feature. Antero is also the founder/director of ParaTheatrical ReSearch and co-producer, with singer/composer Sylvi Alli, of Vertical Pool Productions, an intermedia arts group based in Berkeley California.
CLODY CATES as the ghost of Artaud
After thriving in and surviving a thirteen year background in the fashion industry, Clody turned towards acting, directing and editing for film. She has since starred in Sara Millman's "Robin's Hood" and Antero Alli's "Under a Shipwrecked Moon" and, with her upcoming directorial debut feature film, she has been busy busy busy.
GARRET DAILEY as The Psychotherapist
An actor who frequently crosses theatrical borders including form, style, and venue, Garret Dailey continues to explore the potential of "play" in stage, film, and video projects across the SF Bay Area. This is his first production with Antero.
JAMES WAGNER as Hermes, the Dream Ego
James received a BFA in Acting from U.C. Santa Barbara and is currently attending the American Conservatory Theatre towards an MFA in Acting. His post grad pursuits have included slam poetry, stand up comedy, screenwriting, film acting, live theater, and one man shows. He is currently writing a solo piece on Antonin Artaud, finishing a screenplay, and teaching at A.C.T. This is his first production with Antero.
DAN WILSON as Bishop Super-Ego Moses
As well as being an experienced stage and film actor, Dan is the founder and Executive Producer of Cassandra's Call Productions, a multimedia company dedicated to the art of story-telling through theatre, film, radio and other media. "The Invisible Forest" marks Dan's second production with Antero, after his hilarious portrayal of the ghost of Sir Isaac Newton in Alli's 1999 dream play, "Hungry Ghosts of Albion"
JESSICA BOCKLER as Miranda
Based in Liverpool England (where she arrived from to appear in this film), Jessica's passion for physical theatre has guided her through a decade of study, practice, performing and directing various works. She is currently working towards her Ph.D. in transformative theatre at Liverpool John Moores University where she also teaches.
NICK WALKER as The Id Savant
Nick is a graduate of California Institute of Integral Studies, an activist for the Autistic Rights Movement, a core member of ParaTheatrical ReSearch (since 1996) and an Aikido sensei in the San Francisco area. Nick has appeared in numerous Alli films including "The Mind is a Liar and a Whore", "The Greater Circulation" and "Orphans of Delirium" plus Alli's stage play, "Hungry Ghosts of Albion".
SYLVI ALLI as a Lunar Muse
Sylvi is an established singer, composer and voice teacher who has been developing soundtracks for Antero's theatre and film projects since 1989 and more intensively since 1995 when their artistic relationship deepened into something more. Sylvi has appeared as a principal actress in the films "The Greater Circulation" and "Under a Shipwrecked Moon". She has also been a core member of ParaTheatrical ReSearch since 1996.
ROBIN COOMER as a Lunar Muse
Robin Coomer is very active in the SF Bay area music scene as a singer/songwriter who performs with cellist Sam Bass as the dynamically talented Loop!Station and before that, as the lead singer with her rock band, Birdsaw. Her songs are featured in Antero's films, "The Greater Circulation" and "Under a Shipwrecked Moon". Robin is also a core member of ParaTheatrical ReSearch.
JOJO RAZOR as a Lunar Muse
JoJo is a visual and textural artist with M.F.A. from San Francisco Art Institute whose work has exhibited internationally since 1991. She currently performs with Vox Maids as a singer/songwriter and is a core member of ParaTheatrical ReSearch.
DAVID GAUNTLETT as the ghost of Romeo
David is currently studying at Ex'pression College for Digital Arts to become a professional animator. This is his second film with Antero after being cast as Sam, the fanatical astrologer in "The Mind is a Liar and a Whore" last year.
JULIET TANNER as the ghost of Juliet
Juliet Tanner is a founding member of Crowded Fire and has appeared in twelve of the company's shows, including the world premieres of We Are Not These Hands (Moth), Juan Gelion Dances for the Sun (Mariana Perez), Slow Falling Bird (Leyla), One Big Lie (Juli), and 'Maid (Emily). This is Juliet's first production with Antero.