Staff
Joining our Team!
TEST Productions is always looking for new team members to contribute to our projects. If you've got a talent for acting, costuming, or even the business side of entertainment, send us an email with your resume or look out for audition notices posted here and on Facebook.
Draco Aleksander - Director of TEST Productions, Costumer, Writer
Draco's connection to theatre is literally in his blood. Coming from two parents who are in theatre professionally, some would say it was inevitable that he would be a storyteller too, and here we are. TEST Productions was founded almost jokingly to show some test footage to a teacher and prove what he was capable of at the time, but the name stuck. With some short films behind him and some huge projects in the future, Draco hopes to keep entertaining people for a long time to come.
Justin Neal - Assistant Director, Editor, Media Administrator
Justin first joined TEST Productions in 2009 for the JaCon production, providing assistance in script editing & organizing and running rehearsals, later acting in the same production. He has since become much more involved in the script writing process and even acted as director for Mjollnir's Absense.
David Foust - Actor, Editor, Tech Director
David played "Officer Dave" in JaCon: Turnabout Convention, and thus cemented his role as the guy who can do anything we need. Since then, he's offered his assistance with cinematography, editing, and every other technical thing you can think of in addition to playing many roles in our films.
April Hatfield - Actor and Wig Designer
"I'm an otaku and all-around lover of Japan. I always dreamed of going there, and now that I have I can't wait to go back. I learned the skills I use to style wigs from my mother, who is a hairdresser. My hobbies include learning languages, gaming, and anything anime related. I'm also available to make custom plushies if anyone is interested!"
Sara "Kusa" Williams - Actor and Photographer
"I am about to start photography school in Tampa, but have been taking pictures since I was young. I have always enjoyed getting lost in being someone else for a little bit. I've been friends with Draco for a few years. I'm easy to get along with and looking forward to adventures to come."
Justin "Snake" Haimes - Actor
"I moved to Orlando to go to school for video game programming. I got into anime and conventions when I moved here, my first being Full Metal Alchemist. It's of course my favorite, and that's how I became the awesome Maes Hughes cosplayer I am today."
Jeremiah Torres - Actor
"I go to ITT Tech in Tampa for computer networking. Before this, I was a Marine and I lived in Japan for two years. I first started watching anime when I was 5. It was Sailor Moon, and it took off from there."
Josh Dorion - Webmaster
"I saw the Jacon: Turnabout Convention Trials at Jacon 2009 and was so impressed I stayed after to talk to the actors. They told me they didn't really have a website up yet for their events, so I offered up my services, and here I am! I am currently attending Daytona State College to further my education in Computer Engineering."
Former Members
Patrick Gillespie - Actor and Stage Manager
A graduate of the local arts school, Patrick is a specialist in light operation for live theatre, though he possesses many other skills including acting and stage management. He was a founding member of TEST Productions, meeting Draco sometime in 2000 or 2001, after which they began working on creative endevours in early 2004. After almost six years of collaboration, Patrick chose to move on to other projects in mid-2010. He is now working independently.