Joe, a recent graduate of Western Michigan University, is making his film debut in JEFF FARNSWORTH. Since moving to Chicago in 2001 he has appeared in BLOOD WEDDING with the Hypocrites and GATOR PAWS. He recently won an Irene Ryan Award, and was one of sixteen national finalists competing in Washington DC.


Rich Komenich attended Ball State University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in theatre, radio and television. Komenich film credits include KWIK STOP, featured at last year's Los Angeles and Chicago International Film Festivals, DESIGN, selected for the 2002 Sundance Film Festival, HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER, PART 2, DEATH AND TAXIS, WHITE BOYS, NO TOMORROW, TOO MUCH FLESH, FORGIVE ME FATHER, TWO WRONGS MAKE A RIGHT, and STRICKEN. Theatrically he has worked with Steppenwolf, Phoenix, Boarshead, City Lit, Blueprint, Company Players, Indianapolis Shakespeare Festival, Indiana Repertory, and Carmichael Repertory. Komenich's television credits include NBC's ER, and CBS's TURKS, EARLY EDITION, and WALKER.


A veteran Chicago theatre actor, Dan Flannery recently appeared in Steppenwolf’s production of William Saroyan's THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. Film credits include David Lynch’s THE STRAIGHT STORY and the recently completed CBS Movie of the Week THE PRESIDENT’S MAN. Dan has appeared in numerous TV series including ER, THE UNTOUCHABLES, CHICAGO STORY and CRIME STORY.


JEFF FARNSWORTH marks Mia’s film debut. At the young age of 7, Mia Manolis has appeared in commercials, print ads and voice-overs. A native of Chicago, Mia most recently appeared as Susan in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts.




For many years a Chicago-based actor, John’s recent film credits include roles in Sam Mendes’s ROAD TO PERDITION and Project Greenlight’s STOLEN SUMMER. He has featured in the Steppenwolf Theatre’s MOTHER COURAGE, THE WEIR and TIME TO BURN. He recently moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film and television career.




Danny is a company member of the Roadworks Theater. He has acted in plays with the Steppenwolf, and the Famous Door, and has performed twice at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. Television credits include EARLY EDITION and WHAT ABOUT JOAN.