Press Kit

Produced and Directed by Shannon Gwara

From her humble beginnings as an undergraduate at Dutchess Community College, where she was mentored by Camilo Rojas, Shannon Gwara amazed her peers by premiering with highest ratings for her sketch comedy show, OFF-AiR on New Paltz WNPC. Her latest project MALLED also saw a groundswell of captivation when it was orginally piloted. After honing her skills through the programs at both SVA and NYU, she has decided to revive MALLED in a webisode format. Shannon is proud to introduce the new cast of MALLED as she brings more of her productions to the Internet, including fun and interesting short documentaries and more web comedy series. Shannon would like to see the film community return to the Hudson Valley and supports local businesses and vendors while filming there.

Starring Xander Taylor as MC

As a child, Xander Taylor was featured in several television shows including HBO's 'The Sopranos', NBC's 'Ed', NBC's 'Law & Order' as well as an episode of Nickelodeon's 'Games and Sports'. While taking time off from pursuing a professional acting career to finish his education, he appeared in several student films including some of my own as well as well as a couple from a student at the New York Film Academy. Currently Xander Taylor is a senior at SUNY New Paltz majoring in Communications & Media Arts: Television & Radio and a minor in Theatre Arts.

Starring Steve Schroder as Rufus

Steve Schroder is new to acting and has raw comedy talent. He currently attends SUNY New Paltz and originally from Canaan, New York. He also studied at Berkshire Community College.

Featuring Bilysse Cameron as Barista

Bilysse Cameron of Queens, New York joins MALLED as MC and Rufus' gal pal, and coffee shop barista. Corky and bubbly, she's always up for lending a hand in MC and Rufus' elaborate antics. Bilysse, currently a freelance actress and model became a part of MALLED in 2008, as a student at SUNY New Paltz, when the pilot was first written. Bilysse is also a competitive holuhooper.

Also Featuring PJ Campbell as Guard Hopkins

PJ Campbell has gone to SUNY Ulster for Theatre. He has been in productions such as Inspecting Carol, The Trojan Women, You Can't Take it With You and The Importance of Being.