THE STARS OF ASCENSION
Paul Nolan
Hayes
Paul has performed in more than 50 plays both in the Philadelphia area, and in San Diego, where he lived for 16 years. Theatre credits include his Drama Logue winning performances in Speed-The-Plow & The Real Thing and Hamlet, Third & Indiana, Richard III, and Endgame. Film and television credits include roles in Ocean's 11, Signs, Contact, Silk Stalkings, Another World, and Homicide, Life on the Street. Mr. Nolan is also an award-winning writer. His weekly radio program on KPBS, FM in San Diego was honored with Awards in Journalism from the San Diego Press Club and The Radio & TV News Association of Southern California (Golden Mic Award).
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Sally Mercer
Lippert
An accomplished stage actress, well known in Philadelphia’s active theater region, Sally brings more than 20 years experience to her role as Lippert. A classically trained actress, her work ranges from sensitive leading roles in regional plays such as Glass Menagerie, The Real Thing, and The Tempest, to on-camera spokesperson and voice-over roles for national television commercials.
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Curt Karibalis
Sterner
Curt plays the challenging role of Sterner in Ascension, bringing to the character a full career of dramatic interpretation. After studying Drama at Oxford University, Curt spent nearly 10 years on Broadway, with primary roles in Madame Butterfly, The Visit, and Don Juan. Curt also gained television experience with principal roles on Another World, As the World Turns, and Loving.
