The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company was built on the backs of volunteers and advocates that believed in the power of theatre to transform the lives of underserved and at-risk youth. On Sunday, May 20, 2012 at its 4th Annual Benefit, Giving Back, Looking Forward, The Unusual Suspects honored key figures in the organization’s history that began almost two decades ago.
Learn more about the people a part of The Unusual Suspects’ rich history as well as youth being impacted by the program now.
Gail Lerner: Comedy Writer/Producer and Pioneering Mentor
Colin Campbell: Theater and Film Writer/Director and Pioneering Mentor
Marc Gomes: Actor, Filmmaker, Award-Winning Writer, and Pioneering Mentor
Lisa Lindstrom: Educator, Former Film Executive, and Pioneering Mentor
Michael Bortman: Film/Television Writer and Pioneering Mentor
Laura Ford: Actress and Pioneering Mentor
Tony Okungbowa: Actor, Producer, DJ on "
The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and Pioneering Mentor
John Freeland Jr.: Theatre Artist, Educator, and Pioneering Mentor
Denise Lynn Martinez: Educator, Former Costume Designer, and Pioneering Mentor
Jason Mayland: Screenwriter, Comedy Producer, and Pioneering Mentor
Melissa Peterman: Actress, Comedienne, and Benefit Mistress of Ceremonies
Shaquera Johns: Youth Guest Speaker, Fremont High School Participant
Jasmin Meza: Youth Guest Speaker, Fremont High School Participant
