The Human Love Cast

 Jules Taylor has been directing theatre since 1990 in Dallas, Chicago, Santa Fe and Northwest Arkansas. With over 40 directing credits, highlights include: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, ‘Night Mother, Talking With, Pippin, and Chicago. Currently, Jules teaches youth theatre at Arkansas Arts Academy and Arts Live Theatre. She is also an actor, writer, musician, and film maker.  er first short film, “In a World Full of Loneliness”.

 Bryan Guarino was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Janet Noll and Charles Michael Guarino. Bryan was honorably discharged from the Marines after 4 years of active duty service and served another 3 years in the Arkansas Army National Guard. Bryan is a graduate of Full Sail University's Bachelor's of Science program in Music Production. He is known for the lead character "Lee" in the film "Somewhere In Nowhere," and as bartender "Johnny" in "Secrets In The Marriage." His most recent performances in theatre include "Chris" from Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" and as "Roger Davis" in "Rent" written by Johnathan Larson.
 

Jacob Giangiulio is an Arkansas- and Dallas-based actor known for his grounded, naturalistic performances and strong character work. A graduate of the University of Arkansas with degrees in Philosophy and Computer Science, Jacob discovered his passion for acting through storytelling on screen before taking on the challenge himself in Dallas.

He is represented by Reel Talent Studio, Actors Casting Agency, and Moxie Talent Agency, and has appeared in theatrical productions, regional commercials, and short films. 

Jacob brings curiosity and emotional depth to his roles, drawing on both his analytical background and life experience to portray complex, dramatic characters. He is currently expanding his work to Los Angeles while continuing to work in Dallas and Arkansas.

Notable Roles:

• David — Endangered in the Ozarks, dir. Tor Skogen
• Zack — The Guilty Perspective, dir. Mary Bonds

 

Caity has spent the last 21 years in a middle school classroom teaching English to 6th-graders; recently, she has transitioned to professional life outside the classroom. A 35-year native of Rogers and U of A alum, she has performed with local community theatres for 30 years. In addition to her time on the stage, she has built props, painted artistic set designs, built & coordinated costumes, and stage-managed local productions. When she is not involved with whatever is going on in a theatre, she creates paintings & wearable art for her side business, teaches fitness classes, and sings with the SONA Singers choir. Caity has enjoyed watching this passion project over the years; she is proud to be a part of the magic!

John Honey has been part of the northwest Arkansas theater scene for nearly twenty years, along with a feature film principal role and many commercial and short film roles. John trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. When not on stage or in front of the camera, John enjoys hiking and other outdoor pursuits, along with teaching kids at church.

Katherine is a professionally trained film and stage actor with numerous credits in California and Arkansas. Her Arkansas stage credits  include  roles in “The Humans” and “Transatlantic” (Theatre Squared), Plaza Suite(ACO) Waverly Gallery and A Kid Like Jake (APT). Notable California stage roles include Merteuil -Dangerous Liaisons, Edna-Prisoner of Second Avenue, Electra-Gypsy, Countess-The Women, and Ms. Hannigan-Annie, Kathy-Parallel Lives. Katherine’s film credits  include: True Detective, season 3, Trail of Vengeance, Sweet Inspirations, Saved by Grace, Door in the Woods, and Ridgerunners. She has extensive training including The Groundlings-LA, Estelle Tepper/Terry Burns-Tepper Gallegos, Sarah Altman & Mike McCaffery, Robert Wald Actors Studio and Steven Marsolf-for t2. Katherine is also a member of Phunbags Comedy Improv,the  Arkansas Playwrights Workshop where she has directed and performed new works for the stage. IMDBKatherine Forbes . 

 Cassie Haley (Cassie Self) is an award-winning actress, producer and the founder of the Fayetteville Film Festival. With performances in over 15 feature-length films, including Sweet Inspirations (Dean Cain) and Greater (Neal McDonough) as well as TV Series and short films, Cassei brings both depth and breadth to every role. Additionally, she has hosted Power Today and Sam’s Club Kitchen, and served as spokesperson for numerous brands, adding polish to all her profesinal endeavors.  Her degrees are in drama and secondary education and her early performing days were focused in musical theater. She balances her artistic passions with her love of real estate, road trips—and most proudly, being a loving mother of three. 

Ben Baldwin began his acting career in the late 2000s with Film and TV; however moved to the stage on the recommendation of his sister, Valerie. He fell in love immediately and has been fueling his acting passion with numerous productions and roles for nearly 15 years. He is very excited for the opportunity to be part of this production.  

 Lee Martin is a dynamic musical theatre performer with a rich career spanning classic Broadway roles, contemporary works, and live concert performance. Recent credits include 1940’s Radio Hour (Geneva Lee Brown) with Arts One Presents, as well as The All Night Strut at Town Theatre. She has portrayed several iconic leading roles, including Dolly Levi (Hello, Dolly!), Shug Avery (The Color Purple), Motormouth Maybelle (Hairspray), Medda Larkin (Newsies), and Marlena Madison (Buddy Holly).

Lee Martin was also the lead vocalist for the Latin Caravan Band in South Carolina and has performed extensively as a backup vocalist for renowned salsa artists in her hometown, New York City.

 Bekah Skaggs is a long time local performer from NWA with a background in dance and movement. She has been instructing in various forms of dance at many studios and facilities for over 10 years, specializing in elemental stunt work with Fire and Water, as well as Aerial Arts as a cirque performer. She loves sharing movement as an artform, encouraging exercise and dance as a connection for community and healthy living, creating mind-blowing acts for performance. She continues to bring fun fitness and unforgettable shows both locally, working with venues such as The Momentary, and nationally at festivals like Prometheus and more. 

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Penetrating dialogue, live music, intense animation, interpretive dance, evocative lighting,  Be prepared for a life changing experience.