Contributors

The P! Company’s “Who’s Who…”

Andy Petruzzo- Andy is a co-founder of The P! Company and has been making videos with the group since it’s inception in 1996 [junior high]. Over the years, Andy has always been one to push and create new material and to continue to evolve the humor of the group. Andy likes hangin’ out, being cool, rad conversation, and having fun.He likes cats and the TV show “The X-Files.”

Kyle Sweeney- Kyle is a co-founder of The P! Company and has too been making videos with the group since it’s inception. Over the years, Kyle embraced the theatre and enjoyed the evolution of performance (his own as well as the groups). Kyle likes watching TV and movies, coffee shops, technology, and robots. He also likes comic books and the TV show “Battlestar Galactica.”

Chris Trew- You may know him as a member ColdTowne, a founding member of the Los Angele-based video sketch group Studio 8, or his Nerdcore Rap persona Terp 2 It. But no matter how you know him, Chris is the freshest dude. There’s no harder working comedian in Austin, TX and we are proud to have him as a regular contributer and cast member of the P! Company.

Nick Ramirez- Nick is the improviser’s improviser as well as being a local stand up comedian. He is a central player of the P! Company who is always ready for our next outing- be it a sketch, video, or other.Ever since we made the Tucson, AZ TourCo trip with Nick, we’ve felt very much at home in the comfortable “dudes hangin’ out” humor. If Nick had a middle name, I’m sure it would be “Chillax.”

Stephanie Cook- Stephanie is a quiet, understated, and hilarious performer. As 1/2 of the group The Goldbergs, Stephanie performed with the P! Company for many of the Fall 2007 shows.

Cody Dearing- Cody Dearing is a cool dude and a obscenely talented improviser. Cody is always willing to throw his hat in the proverbial ring of awesome as well as help out where needed in the ColdTowne community.

Lance Gilstrap- Full Sail graduate and local Stand Up [comedian] Sensation, Lance is always willing to help lend his talents with videos and sketches. Lance is also part of the widely popular duo, Ramirez and Gilstrap.

Michael Jastroch- Made famous for his portrayal of Connor MacLeod in the Highlander sketch (and the fact that he is 1/5 the powerhouse troupe of ColdTowne), Jastroch constant gives a smart edge to his humor whether in front of the camera or improvising on stage.

Andrew Lee- Mr. Lee has been a focal member of the P! Company since it’s original inception back in 1996. His unique brand of humor has always helped guide the collective vision of the P! Company. Drew is currently in Los Angeles pursuing his film career, but will always be a huge part of the P! Company.

Leah Moss- Leah has been helping the P! Company since our first Austin performance in 2007. Whether she’s performing with us or running tech, Leah has proven herself a valuable member of the P! Company’s support team here in Austin.

Tami Nelson- 1/5 the powerhouse troupe of ColdTowne, Tami has a way of grounding our sketches with a certain emotional weight while reaching for the stars of absurdity. She is a delight to work with and a major player in the Austin comedy scene.

Sarah Parker- Beautiful Sarah. Being a female can be tough in the P! Company, but Sarah manages to do it in stride. Sarah was the linchpin in our Fall 2007 cast- keeping us from overly indulging ourselves while letting us get away with more than we should.

Keith Rafferty- Keith was an import for the University Theater Guild at UT Austin. When not playing awesome PS3, he’ll help construct whatever brutally absurd effort the P! Company has cooking that week.

Hilary Schurwanz- Hilary made a name for himself in the Fall 2007 cast of the P! Company. He is known to the P! Company as a brilliant actor with an energy that rival Robin Williams. Hilary lends his talents in many of our videos and Shakespearean performance pieces when available.

Arthur Simone- 1/5 the powerhouse troupe of ColdTowne, Arthur utilizes a strong brand of psychology and character to create his… well, characters.

Michael Stevenson- Michael has been a long time contributer from the start. Originating from Katy, TX with the rest of the P! Company. Michael now lives in Austin and still hangs with us- whether it be working on another video or simply watching the next epic episode of “Battlestar Galactica”.

Kirk Sweeney- The Fraternal Clone (twin) of Kyle, This Dallas, TX import has been a long time contributer to the P! Company from the start. A little known fact, Kirk has won many (if not all) of the P! Company’s awards over the years by implementing a unique blend of repetition, physical comedy, and extreme competition (for his awards).

Jericho Thorp- Jericho is a renowned character actor and comedian in the Austin community. But this Eagle scout never rests on a single facet alone. He often goes behind the camera to create his own films and TV shows aired on Public access.

Justin York- 1/5 the powerhouse troupe of ColdTowne, Justin always plays his characters close to the vest lending something real- something really funny that is.