These girls are what every comedy director wants. Fearlessness. We can ask them to say almost anything and they will say it. It’s good to be the writers. They come from very different backgrounds and each bring their own special twist to the roles they are given.
Elizabeth Graveman
Elizabeth Graveman has been appearing on stage for over fourteen years and is attempting to gain experience in the ever fascinating world of film. She grew up and currently resides in St. Charles though she has dreams of moving to a big city, preferably a place where she can give up her car and hoof it from place to place. She has a B.F.A in Acting from Lindenwood University and has appeared in both community and professional shows in a variety of theatres. In her free time she loves watching classic movies and, like Autumn, she has an affinity for the Marx Brothers. She also loves horror movies and hopes to attend a convention some day to meet all of her favorite movie killers. She is incredibly excited to be a part of the BlackBookBerry cast.
Tracie Henson
Ever since experiencing her “big break” in kindergarten as Mother Bear of the “Three Little Bears”, Tracie has been drawn to acting on stage and on film. For Blackbookberry, Tracie brings to life Kitty, the HR intern. In her free time, Tracie enjoys spending time outdoors as well as going on exciting adventures around the world. She loves being part of Blackbookberry and can’t wait to see what the future episodes hold.
Amanda LaPlante
Amanda LaPlante is an active partner at Live Image LLC, a St. Louis marketing firm. She holds a Master’s degree in Communication. She is a devoted mother of one and a devoted wife of one (different ones, this isn’t West Virginia). That’s right. We know what you were thinking. We see your mind’s eye. Amanda has no previous acting experience but has kept busy as a promotion and print model for the last decade. She’s one upon whom we can count to be “all in.” When we asked Amanda for “severe” she won us over for the part of Rachel, Doogleheimer & Schmitt’s compliance officer.
Autumn Rinaldi
Born in St. Louis, ardent actess, photographer, and writer. Loves performing onstage and on film, reading and caffeine. B.A. in Music Performance, M.A. in Studio Art. Films/projects include: Suburban Times, 2005; Blind Love, 2007; The Path of Torment, 2008; Startide Rising, 2009, Doubting Tom, 2009; Game of the Year, 2009; The Biando Brothers Presents, 2009; Blackbookberry, 2009; Logan, 2010; The Film Race, 2009, 2009 48 Hour Film Festival; Enigma, 2009.
Also photographed for Alive Magazine, featured in The Knot, Hipster and Riverfront Times. A member of The Overdue Theatre, previously sang for In Unison Chorus at St. Louis Symphony. Loves: Woody Allen and Marx Brother’s Films. Hates: calling customer service.
Heather Schlitt
Heather Schlitt grew up in the rural Upper Peninsula of Michigan where she discovered having a sense of humor was the key to survival. She started performing at the ripe age of three in tap dancing recitals with her twin sister, Heidi. She has completed the Acting and Improv programs at the Second City in Chicago and continues to study at Lindenwood University, majoring with a B.F.A in Acting. Heather brings the role of Trina Werck, a.k.a “Train Wreck,” to life as part of the Blackbookberry cast. When she’s not playing “crazy” on film, she loves watching Mel Brooks movies, traveling, and wine tasting.
Heidi Schlitt
Heidi Schlitt also hails from Upper Michigan where she and her twin sister Heather (Blackbookberry’s “Trina”) were inseparable in dance, Community Theater, and school productions. Heidi graduated from the Second City Chicago’s Acting and Improv programs and will be continuing her professional career in Los Angeles this summer. She enjoys long walks on the beach, laughing, and a stiff cup of Joe. Heidi is beyond excited to be a part of Blackbookberry and to bring her “mother-hen” tendencies towards her sister, out on camera.
Mary Schnure
Mary has been involved in video/media since before high school. She and her close friends would make fake commercials all the time. Shortly after that, her alter-ego Buffy was invented. HAHA! Ask Karieann about that! After high school she went to college and majored in television production and editing. A few years and a couple kids later, Mary is thrilled to be back into her passion of television (or webivision)! She is currently playing the role of Jane in the BlackBookBerry webisode series.
Emma Ve
Emma Ve grew up in Indonesia where she began her career as a professional singer. Since moving to the states, she has added promotion and modeling to her repertoire. You can visit Emma’s commercial modeling site at http://www.EmmaVe.com . Recently Emma has discovered a fondness for acting and enjoys bringing her portrayal of Tammy the VP of Marketing to the BlackBookBerry cast. She’s hoping they give out Emmy’s for Rookie of the Year.
Jing-Ping Wang
Probably the nicest person you will ever meet, Jing is kind enough to step in as her cameo role, “The International Girl.” A Chinese national currently residing in the United States, Jing holds two Masters degrees in International Business and Computer Science Management. Jing enjoys helping other people with their Chinese, their manners and their crazy office comedy web-series projects.
Holly Wilson
Holly is many things. She has worked in healthcare the past 20 years as a pulmonary function technologist, living and working abroad in Australia and Ireland. She is a Francophile who has studied the French language and enjoys cooking French cuisine. She also has a passion for fly fishing and a love for horses. However, acting had not been on the list, until recently. Because of her unique voice she was given the part of Millicent in BlackBookBerry and she decided to let her voice be heard! She believes that life is not a dress rehearsal, so get out there and have fun!.
