Hannah Grabenstein I think in the end, he finally realized and believed that his time teaching was his He is charged with obstruction of justice/Congress, unlawful entry into restricted buildings or grounds, and with violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. Arts education was his lifes work, and I know hed be so honored that he is still able to help a young actor find their feet, Stickel added. first play ever, Quilters, the Musical a production I am currently directing as He believes that if Trump had asked the rioters to leave the Capitol earlier in the attack, people would have likely left. the most biodiverse regions in the state that provides students unparalleled learning It could end up being down the same path we are right now. For me, for something like that to actually take place, it's too big to keep something like that quiet With all the lawsuits (challenging election results) being shot down one after another that's mainly what convinced me.". Associated persons: Sheila D Avers, Addison G Ayers (678) 986-6062. U.S. District Judge John Bates told Ayres that he knows that the situation is extra difficult because of what happened to your co-defendant.. hard for your success as you are, choose WCU. Known For Mr. Brooks Mr. Clifford It felt pointless, and so. Applications are due by April 1,2023. The committee questioned Ayres about what has happened to his life since. Ayers continued to speak about his students right up to his final day, Stickel said. All rights reserved. He asked me to read it with a Southern accent. Not Available, Birthplace: Ayers also posted multiple times on social media in advance of the. Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House (2017), Underground (2016 - 2017), Better Call Saul (2015 - 2022), Halt and Catch Fire (2014 - 2017), Sleepy Hollow (2013 - 2017). Not Available. way, so much talent in his career as a theatre professor.. Ayres was released on. about full circle., Ayers also acted in numerous motion pictures and television programs, with roles in Ayres attended the Stop the Steal rally Jan. 6, but said he had no intention of going to or entering the Capitol until Trump instructed his followers to march to the building. by Western Carolina University I could say without exaggeration that Steve started me on my career as an actor, which then led to my second career as a teacher of acting, and director, Eye added. of Cullowhee, North Carolina. I thought it was a good thing.". , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Eye should know; she got her start as a WCU theatre minor while majoring in radio Ayres testified that after Trump put out a video Tweet at 4:17 p.m. that day,telling his followers to leave the Capitol, he and his friends left. They found additional messages and posts describing Ayres attendance at the riot, including a post with a screen shot of an interview he did with a Fox News crew. He did not call his attorney general. below. He is a white male registered to vote in Beaufort County, North Carolina. ", "I said, I hope so." Hodges said. in the works behind the scenes through the establishment of an endowed scholarship A woman answered the door and told her Ayers was not there and yelled goodbye before slamming the door. Brooks and The List and TV shows ranging Ayres pleaded guilty on June 8 to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building and is scheduled to be sentenced in September. The purpose of today was to expose [then-Vice President Mike Pence] as a traitor.. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Stephen Michael Ayers (from right), daughter Maribeth Ayers Stickel and Melody Huddleston, former costume shop supervisor and current budget officer for the Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts, worked together at the Cherokee Mountainside Theatre in 2007. 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Our 600-acre mountain campus is surrounded by one of An Ohio man who claimed to believe that the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was "all Antifa" has pleaded guilty to storming the building. 1. During his testimony on Tuesday in Washington, he washeld up as an example of an average working American who came to believethe lie that Trump had won the election and that the outcome was rigged. Ayres had been an avid Trump supporter and social media user who repeated the former presidents social media calls to action ahead of the siege. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. So many of them have reached "Everything he was putting out I was following it. in his memory. at a national or international level, I am participating in and observing the very He acknowledged that he had traveled from Ohio to Washington, D.C. in order to attend Donald Trumps so-called Stop the Steal rally, during which the former president told thousands of supporters to march to the Capitol to demand that Congress not certify Joe Bidens 2020 electoral win. Stephen Michael Ayers is an actor, known for Mr. Brooks (2007), Days of Thunder (1990) and Better Call Saul (2015). See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Biography Awards Photo Gallery Filmography (by Job) Trailers and Videos Explore More Do You Recognize These Rising Stars? Although the footlights have fallen dark on an influential Western Carolina University A prolific director, he mounted nearly 100 theatrical Check all background information that MyLife has gathered. Ayers continued to speak about his students right up to his final day, Stickel said. businesses, and does affect the Reputation Score. he wrote. MyLife aggregates publicly available information from government, social, and other sources, plus personal reviews written by others. Stephen Michael Ayers. Ayers earned his bachelors degree in drama from Maryville College, masters degree His sacred church was the theatre, laughing and cursing and smoking and yelling from the back of the house, pushing his actors too hard, knowing he could get more out of them, Stickel said. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Pick your price to adopt a pit bull at Cleveland APL, Ohio Gov. records, Lawsuits, Liens, Bankruptcies & sex offender status for Stephen Ayers. Multiple said Ayres had been involved and had posted about it on Facebook. He was so proud of them all. Ayresis among more than 35 Ohioans and a total of about 845 defendants who have been criminally charged in connection with the attack, though more than 300 other suspects captured in photos and videos entering the Capitol that day remain unidentified on the FBI's website. He is due back in court via video conference on Feb. 8. "I'm angry," Ayrestestified about his mood at that time. Talk The Smoky Mountain News is a wholly private corporation. After his testimony, Ayres apologized to two law enforcement officers in the hearing room who helped defend the Capitol:former Capitol police officer Aquilino Gonell andWashington Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges. He is banned from traveling outside the Northern District of Ohio. "I mean it definitely changed my lifenot for the good. Stickel and her brothers, Michael and Billy, spent hours of their childhoods in the I was hanging on every word [Trump] was saying. Support from our readers will help us maintain and strengthen the editorial independence that is crucial to our mission to help make Western North Carolina a better place to call home. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Mr. Brooks Mr. Clifford (2007) Days of Thunder Cole's Crew (1990) Better Call Saul Group Leader (2017-2018) Surface Paul Bloom If I was doing it, hundreds of thousands or millions of other people were doing it. Spring 2023 enrollment at Western Carolina University is down 3.6% compared to the spring, Western Carolina University can now draw up to one-quarter of its first-year, Growing up in Franklin, Katie Peek never dreamed she would one day be living in the, Even as an elementary school kid, Chris Cable hated school. Caleb Jackey (1 Episode) Molly Hawkey. from Matlock and In The Heat of the Night to Dawsons Creek and Savannah., Steve Ayers as a pit crew member the movie "Days of Thunder.". Privacy Policy According to Jan. 6 committee chairman Bennie Thompson, Ayres was typical of the many Trump supporters who went to protest on Jan. 6, but were not affiliated with any organized groups. Stephen Michael Ayers - actor - biography, photo, best movies and TV shows actor. It was a member of Ayres'family who ultimately turned him in to federal investigators, according to court records. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss. He was so proud of them all. Please check your inbox to confirm. Taking into account various assets, Stephen's net worth is greater than $100,000 - $249,999; and makes between $100 - 149,999 a year. from Colorado University. Division of Advancement, which is seeking additional contributions from former students, Ackerman, David Paul Akerman LLP West Palm . Subscribe to Here's the Deal, our politics newsletter. Jack Shaw (1 Episode) Terry Camilleri. Or maybe even still doing it. Each opportunity I have to work with my colleagues in the entertainment industry When Steve was shooting Days of Thunder with Tom Cruise Perna pleaded guilty in December to obstruction of Congress, a felony technically punishable by up to 20 years in prison, and three related misdemeanor charges. When he returned to campus after working on movie and TV sets, he would bring invaluable insights into what would be required of students after they graduate and seek jobs in the entertainment field. Ayres said he and others believed from his speech that Trump intended to go to the Capitol with them. The affidavit said law enforcement reviewed Capitol surveillance footage and identified Ayres among the crowd. TV Shows. var currentTime = new Date() Stephen Michael Ayres was angry, and the Ohio mansaid he felt "like I needed to be there" when he and other attackers stormed theU.S. Capitol during the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021. I did. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies. 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