Corrbette Pasko
Executive Producer, Showrunner, Co-Writer
THE WHO AND THE WHAT:
Corrbette Pasko is an actor/writer/singer/professional not-robot voice from Chicago. You might have seen her on Chicago Fire, or in commercials for Funkaway or with The Onion, or in Beta Males, or short films like Killing Time and Pancakes for President. She helps produce Write Club Chicago, which is literature as bloodsport. Corrbette is represented by Big Mouth Talent, and you can see lots of her work at corrbette.com.
THE WHYTHO:
Corri is Sara's counterpart, work wife, and the one Sara can pin all the "mean" things on since everyone believes Sara is the nice one (this is a lie). Corri is a constantly spinning top of writing, producing, performing, singing, and gathering people into one room to love on one another (artistically, that is). She wanted to create these rooms through her own work with this team and make space for as many artists as possible while bantering at lightning speed with Sara. Sometimes, she can stop spinning for a second when Sara asks. This is her happy place.
Sara Sevigny
Executive Producer, Showrunner, Co-Writer
THE WHO AND THE WHAT:
Sara Sevigny is a Chicago based actor, singer, improviser, and playwright who has done a bunch of really cool things (at least according to her parents). You might recognize Sara from Empire, South Side, Boss, Rogers Park, The Gabriels, Other People's Children, and dozens of cool Chicago theaters like Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, the Lyric Opera, Paramount, and Chicago Children's Theater.
Sara currently resides in Chicago but is about to relocate to LA in the fall. Everyone is happy-sad, Sara is repped by Gray Talent Group and Artists First. She also likes unsweetened green tea lemonade, in case you wanted to get her one. It tastes like sunshine.
THE WHYTHO:
Sara and Corri have collaborated as writing partners and work spouses since 2008. They have developed a second language of banter and positive support for one another that they want to spread to the world...as they take it over. Sara cheers for her friends like no one else, so she wanted a project that could employ as many of them as possible. A natural talent on camera, Sara knows what she wants and how to get it on screen. Off-screen, she makes grabby motions with her hands until Corri hands her the thing she wanted and couldn't remember the word for. They work well together.
Kyle Hamman
Executive Producer, Showrunner, Director
Kyle Hamman (Director/Executive Producer) is the owner/operator of KBH Media, a boutique multi-media production company that specializes in visual storytelling. His work has led him to work collaboratively with corporations (Target, Precor, Metropolitan Capital, YPO) as well as non-profit and arts organizations (Northwestern University, NPR, Actors Equity Association, Leica Historical Society). Since 2012, Hamman has worked with WBEZ and The Moth which has allowed him to form relationships with various artists and hosts including Brian Babylon (Panelist-Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me), Jill Hopkins (Host-Morning Amp, Vocalo), Jacoby Cochran (Performer, Storyteller, Professor), Stephanie Douglas (Growing Home) and Fawzia Mirza (Writer-The Red Line, Producer, Actor-Signature Move), whom he documented on the day of the historic Women’s March in Chicago in January of 2017.
Hamman has been involved in Chicago theatre as an actor, designer, director and producer for over 20 years. Hamman has been a member of the ensemble at Strawdog Theatre Company since 2000 and has been nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award for Directing, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor. Hamman has worked with numerous other theatres in Chicago including Steppenwolf, Writers Theatre, Timeline, Northlight, Porchlight, Lifeline, Mary-Arrchie, The Factory, CollaborAction, Teatro Vista, Barrel of Monkeys, Noble Fool, Serendipity, Theatre Seven, WildClaw and Windy City Playhouse.
THE WHYTHO:
Kyle wound up on this project somewhat by accident and has happily been leading a charge of missteps on purpose ever since. His eagerness to discover has lead him to continually encourage "All of It" as his motto for CSAF. It was Kyle who reminded us that we are multi-disciplinary artists, and should reflect that in our series using as many mediums as possible. His giddy reaction to ideas that are "too out there" is enough to convince us that nowhere is too out there. It's all here. All of It.
Wendy Mateo
Producer, Actor
THE WHO AND THE WHAT:
Wendy is a Chicago-based actor, writer, director, and producer. On Chicago stages, she's been seen at our most historic theaters like Lookingglass Theatre, The Steppenwolf 1700, The Second City, and iO Chicago, just to name a few.
On the small screen, Wendy makes the rounds on Chicago PD, Easy, The Exorcist, and Shameless. On the big screen, she appeared in Widows with Viola Davis, as well as in her own short, Good Mothers, coming to festivals as we speak. Her comedy show, Dominizuelan, with her best friend Lorena Diaz, has led to NPR spots and the series Dominizuelan Consulate with Fred Armisen. Wendy is represented by Gray Talent Group.
THE WHYTHO:
Corri and Sara have adored Wendy forever. FOREVER. They often talked with her and Lorena about doing some comedy together, and now their dreams are exploding while coming true. It's like a dream...volcano (sure). Wendy and Lorena not only play the narrator-professors throughout the season ("I swear, we're the Latina Bizarro you two," she told Corri and Sara), but Wendy is bringing her on-set expertise to CSAF as a Line Producer and Script Supervisor. Corri and Sara don't know how they got this lucky, but they're not questioning it. Nope.
Matt Miller
Consulting Producer
THE WHO AND THE WHAT:
Matt Miller is a Chicago-based director and producer.
As a commercial director, his recent credits include work for Lowe's, Eggo, America's Best Eyeglasses, Black Flag, AT&T, Hyundai, Crest, and The Hartford.
Matt co-created the Teachers web series with the sketch group the Katydids. The show was picked up to series by TV Land in 2014 and ran for three seasons. Matt served as an executive producer on the show.
An accomplished stage director as well, notable productions include Irish Theatre of Chicago's production of The Seafarer (nominated for 5 Joseph Jefferson Awards, WINNER for Best Ensemble), The Killer Angels with Lifeline Theatre (WINNER Joseph Jefferson Award for Sound Design), Superior Donuts with Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co., and Oblivion for Steppenwolf’s First Look Repertory.
Matt also sports a degree in education and has taught on-camera acting for DePaul University's Theatre School, The Acting Studio Chicago, and The Second City Training Center.
Although he is only 44 years old, Matt is reading on a 47-year-old level.
THE WHYTHO:
Matt Miller has graciously listened to Corri and Sara as they pelt him with emails and questions for years. "You know what you're doing. What are WE doing?" they'd ask. "Read this and tell us if we're insane," they implored. And he would, and they likely are. Matt continuously takes time out of his busy schedule to advise the duo on their projects and their respective scopes without judgment. To the contrary, he lets them know what they're getting themselves into and offers to help. He's been nothing short of game, and they're all eternally grateful.
Leah Munsey
Assistant Director
THE WHO AND THE WHAT:
Leah Munsey is a Chicago-based production manager. She is the former Co-Producer of the Paper Machete, a popular variety show that ran out of the landmark Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. She has a background in technical theater, and has worked with many well regarded companies such as the Goodman, Lookingglass, and Chicago Shakespeare Theater to name a few. She is also a community organizer with 48th Ward Neighbors for Justice.
THE WHYTHO:
There is no one who garnered more awe and praise onset than Leah. People asked where on earth we found this rarefied gem of a human, so in command of everything happening while remaining calm and kind. We would just whisper that we have loved her since the Machete and were lucky enough to have her on this ride. Truly, This ringmaster is a beast made of creativity, organization, empathy, and iced coffee. We stan. Forever.
Alfred Cisneros
Editor
THE WHO AND THE WHAT:
Based in Chicago and raised by a storage closet full of VHS tapes and laserdiscs, Alfred spent much of his free time making homage films to his favorite action/comedy/horror movies on his parents' camcorder rather than pursuing a career in little league.
Eyeglasses ensued.
After beginning his career at Playboy, a doe-eyed Alfred quickly dove into commercial advertising where fully clothed talent opportunities were more plentiful. For the past decade, he has worked an array of projects from comedy series to major campaigns for Corona, Facebook, Porsche, Samsung, and Skittles to name a few.
When not with his computer, he'll most likely be road-tripping with his beautiful wife, Ashley, and their wall-eyed shih tzu, Jasper.
(Non-Editor's Note: The Ashley mentioned here is an incredible editor in her own right who is also on this team. You'll hear more about her when she joins us fully in just a bit. We are the luckiest with this dream team, kids. All. The. Squees.)
THE WHYTHO:
We met Alfred and Ashley through our Consulting Producer, Matt Miller, and we are eternally grateful. After our initial conversation went from actual logistics to an imaginary scenario where Miller had physically threatened the A’s (Ashley and Alfred) to make them work with us and a contest for most clever name acronyms (they’re The A Team. They win every time), we knew we would get along just fine. We have, and this dude’s talent is matched only by his fathomless charm. Welcome As!
Kevin Otterness
Director of Photography
THE WHO AND THE WHAT:
Kevin Otterness is a Chicago-based cinematographer and director of photography. He has been working in the film industry for over 25 years. He is principal and founder of POSTHOUSE PICTURES, an independent motion picture company that specializes in services for feature films, documentaries, commercials, music videos and production of original content.
Throughout his career he has honed his craft to give all of his productions a truly cinematic look with richness of color and quality composition. That, coupled with his collaborative work style, visionary skill, and overall professionalism allow him to deliver an exceptional product to his clients. Some of the brands he has worked with include Sony Playstation, HBO, FOX, CBS, Darigold, Kellogg's, Bush's Beans, Lightlife Foods, Motorola, Nike, Jeep, Hampton by Hilton, The Second City, MTV, WebMD and Footlocker.
Otterness just wrapped principal photography on the feature film Rain Beau’s End shot entirely on-location in Chicago. The film stars Sean Young, Edward Asner, Christian Stolte, Melanie Chandra, Amanda Powell and Janelle Snow.
THE WHYTHO:
Meeting Kevin through our longtime friend Robbie Conaway at RC Pop Art was a definite highlight on this production journey. We knew right away we were dealing with a pro who loved his work and also knew how to bring out the best work in others. Plus, he never takes himself too seriously, letting his kind nature and stunning visuals speak for themselves.
Daniel Etti-Williams
Sound Mixer
THE WHO AND THE WHAT:
Daniel Etti-Williams is an up-and-coming Sound Designer and Engineer local to Chicago. After Studying Acting at Oklahoma City University, he moved to Chicago to participate in Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s Apprenticeship Program. Since then, he has had the opportunity to work all over Chicago making theatre and telling stories and expressing his passion through design.
Chicago design credits include Run The Beast Down (Strawdog Theatre Company); Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (Strawdog Theatre Company); Beatrix Potter’s Holiday Tea Party (Chicago Childrens Theatre); Haus of Atreus (Mudlark Theater); Peerless (Northwestern University Graduate Directing Program).
THE WHYTHO:
This delightful human came to us after both Kyle and Corri worked with him on separate projects (he’s prolific, I tells ya), and were so impressed they wanted to grab him for this project. That was the right move. He’s incredibly talented, affable, and speedy. We want you all to hire him immediately.