Meet Our Comedians

Jen Gantwerker is a theatre artist, educator, yoga teacher, and burrito enthusiast. By day, she is the Education Program Manager at Childsplay Theatre. The rest of the time, she writes, directs, and performs in as many interesting projects as she can. This is one of those projects! Thanks for coming out to see it.

Amanda Byars is a Sirian Starseed and Meisner method actor. She is ecstatic to make her Phoenix stage debut! Last P3 performance, Amanda managed the back of the house keeping cast fed and costumes labeled. She is grateful to hold the role of Stage Manager as well as Cast for the spring show. Amanda trained at The School for Film & Television in NYC and performed with Pinch-n-Ouch theater in Atlanta. Her work in holistic health, young son and grandma hobbies keep Amanda growing and learning. She would like to thank Wedding Cake and ice cold Coke-a-Cola in a can, for always hitting just right.

Angelica Saario is back and ready for season 3 with P3! Angelica is getting her BA in Theatre acting at ASU. When she’s not at the gym weight training or enjoying a yoga class; she’s performing in as many shows as she can around the valley. She loves acting in short films, directing and creative writing. You may not see her on stage this time, but she has directed several sketches in this show. Listen in for her voice over moment since she is only with us in spirit. Don't worry, she is alive, she has been fortunate to have been cast with Childsplay Theatre where she is traveling around AZ bringing theatre to elementary schools.

Tyler Ochoa is a regular human being just like you. Stop inquiring more.

Veronica Harris is a scientist by day, actor by night. She is very excited to make her sketch comedy debut with Patent Pending. Veronica would like to thank her wonderful boyfriend, Garrad, for babysitting her cats while she’s away on the stage.

ZA Zucotti

Favorite Actor: Tim Conway

Favorite Movie : Major League

Favorite Comic Sketch: Four Candles, More Cowbell

Favorite Food: Lasagna

Favorite Music : Rock and Roll

I also like bike riding, breathing and making my own potable water.

Paul Green may have resting murderer face but he’s actually harmless. He has been performing comedy for over 15 years starting in 2008 as an improviser and actor. In 2014 Paul expanded his comedy career as he begin performing stand-up at The Tempe Center of the Arts. In 2015 Paul packed up and moved to Hollywood where he performed stand up on some of the most iconic stages in the world. In 2022 he returned to his hometown and continues to perform stand up, improv and act. Paul loves nothing more than bringing joy and laughter to his audience.

Skyelyn Riggs-Davis

"Where is... your bio..." She asks.

"Can you just put this?" he replies, and then sends this link.

https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?si=Hp_ABuaxoxPT6ZSS

Julia Grace Jones is beyond grateful to be goofing around with this passionate pack. She's an actress, writer, and wedding officiant from Phoenix. She's new to sketch comedy, but not the stage. You may have caught her recently in Showcase Theater's Odd Couple or as a chicken at B3 Shorts. Despite her prior comic disdain for podcasters, she is now one of three hosts on the Giddy Gigmeisters. They look forward to announcing a second season soon! She thanks the troupe for welcoming her warmly. She thanks you for paying money and staying awake the whole time*. And lastly, she hopes you laugh, whether you like it or not.

*supporting the arts

Joe Guffey is beyond excited to be working with the ultra-talented performers involved in Patent Pending's Season 3 Sketch Comedy Show. Joe has been acting in theatre and film since 2005, white-knuckling his way through each performance. Aside from acting, Joe is a prolific writer who has written 11 feature length screenplays with his brother Jay (older, less cool) and is a professional editor and post-production specialist who has been managing production companies for his entire career. In college, Joe was an 8 time national finalist and National Champion competing for ASU's Speech and Debate team. For some reason, Joe loves bowling and has become very good at it. He also owns a pet pig named Omar, who is more interesting than anything Joe has accomplished in his long career.

Meet Our Comedians

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