Actor, producer, writer, President Talmadge Ragan has served as Office Volunteer, Administrator, Treasurer and Board member for WIT, as well as working in WIT productions and playreadings over the past fourteen years. She's also the "voice on the WIT Hotline." Presently, she is the Administrator for the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Conservatory at AFI (American Film Institute).

·    Owner, with Worth Keeter: Blue Kiss LLC, a production company for films, commercials and audio books.

·    Recent credits: Prospero ( The Tempest), The Shield (TV) , films: Things to Remember, Under the Jacarandas, Mika's Run, and many voiceovers for Tsunami Radio Theatre.

·    Member: WIF, IFP-West, Kings and Clowns, Educational Shakespeare Alliance.

Eileen Dietz Albany is a long time member of Woman in Theatre. She has appeared in films including “The Exorcist”, and the Emmy winning movie-of the-week, “Helter Skelter”. On stage she has had roles in the Tony winning play “Steambath” and “Ontological Proof of My Existence.” In addition, Eileen was in daytime TV’s General Hospital.

• Performed many of the controversial scenes in “The Exorcist” as two character-the possessed Regan and The Demon.
• Recent projects include Exorcist The Movie.
• Lives in an old monastery.

Trish Ostroski is currently a certified hypnotherapist having entered this field after a successful career in advertising.  She is an award winning writer and has produced and directed a number of corporate and community videos that have been recognized for their creativity and imagination. . She is a past President of Women In Theatre. Other memberships include Valley Leadership Institute, Toastmasters International, and the Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce.

• Has appeared as a stand-up-comic at the Ice House in Pasadena and other LA venues.
• Has received numerous awards including: The Aurora, Brass Ring, Apex, Communicator for writing and video production.
• Is a theatrical reviewer for the Tolucan Times.

Bette Rae has been active with Women in Theatre for over 15 years having served as treasurer several times and membership chair for many years.   A native of California-- - born in Venice, she graduated from Hollywood high school and her graduation ceremony was held in the Hollywood Bowl.  She celebrates her 75th birthday this year and is very excited about the new growth she sees for WIT.

Bette is an active professional working actress with an extensive resume, and has appeared in numerous plays, national commercials, sit-coms, soaps, movies & episodics. Most recent projects include:  "Listen Up”, "General Hospital”, and "Six Feet Under". She appeared in "Bruce Almighty" starring Jim Carrey and began work on another Jim Carrey movie in January, 2005. She has also been in an equity tour -- "My Fair Lady”, and was under contract 1-1/2 yrs. with "Young & Restless."

• Mother of 2 sons---grandmother of 3--- great-grandmother of 1.
• Volunteer co-coordinator of her church.

• Very grateful for chance WIT gave her to pursue her desire to direct.

Jennifer Ritchkoff

Jennifer Ritchkoff is an actress, writer, producer and director!  Involved in theatre since the age of 12, she has performed in over 30 plays, and has also been involved in film and television.  Originally from New Jersey, she relocated from New York to Los Angeles in 1998.

She is the Founder and Executive Director of a non-profit organization called The Art & Soul Center.  (www.ARTandSOULcenter.org)

• Appeared in WIT’s production of “Office Hours”
• Highly active in community programs.   
• Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree at University of Southern California in Social Work.

Justine Visone

Justine Joyce Visone is from Ridgewood, Queens, New York. She studied acting for over 20 years with Sandy Meisner and other teachers... She is a graduate of the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York, Los Angeles Valley College and the Cal State Northridge program in TV & Film. Justine is also an accomplished singer and award-winning writer and is very active in community activities in the North Hollywood Arts District.

• Film and TV credits include—“The Salton Sea” and “ Fatal Vision”
• She currently is a producer and teacher at the Synthaxis Theatre Company
• She directed and wrote an award winning documentary.