Michael Laren (nom d' theatre) Actor, Singer, Bohemian Bon Vivant Michael was catapulted to success early on in his dramatic journey, with a career-defining performance as Jack Frost in "The Christmas Song Sketch", from Sister Bea DeMille's 1967 production of the St. Mary's Catholic Grade School Christmas Holiday Extravaganza. The reviews from the Vatican were favorable. Alas, his intervening years have been spent trying to recapture that youthful pinnacle of success and the aforementioned papal adulation (Pope Paul VI). Ever the optimist, and through many a succession of papal heirs to St. Peter's throne (with nary a congratulatory note or opening-night bouquet from any of them, mind you...note: it has been said that many Rabbinic leaders follow his career with great interest). Mike, of stout heart and still steadfast faith, continues ever onward in search of his next great theatrical conquest. Be it under the lights of the Broadway stage...a nice supporting role, with housing, modest Per Diem and limited dancing; or beneath the tinsel of Hollywood...a simple recurring role as a kindly shopkeeper who, though mute, appears in every episode of a weekly one-hour drama series and whose presence is integral to the story lines...Wherever players play, Michael Laren will trod those boards. And for many a year to come, Lord willing, he shall continue to thrill audiences and producers alike. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Michael Laren
The obnoxious, cynical and sarcastic web designer Owen lives with his girlfriend Isabelle. Owen has analysis with his psychiatrist Florence since he feels guilty for the fire that killed his parents and deformed his sister Pearl. When Isabelle discloses that she is pregnant, she asks Owen to make up with his only family composed by his estranged grandmother Violet and Pearl. Owen warns Isabelle that Violet is a nasty woman, but they travel to his hometown. They learn that Violet is a despicable woman that keeps Beatrice locked in her room. Isabelle realizes that Owen has told the truth about Violet, but they stay for a couple of days more because of Pearl with tragic consequences.