Biographies

ACTORS

Hunter Broyles (Sam/Ensemble – SIL) is excited to join Kentucky Shakespeare for their main stage season. He was previously seen in the Globe Players productions the past 2 seasons as Sir Andrew Aguecheek (Twelfth Night) and Paris (Romeo and Juliet) and will be in this year’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He is a recent graduate of YPAS as a theatre major. He has performed with Actors Theatre, StageOne, Derby Dinner Playhouse, CenterStage, and Acting Against Cancer. He attended Governor’s School for the Arts for Musical Theatre last summer. In the fall, he will attend Northern Kentucky University to pursue his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with minors in dance and psychological science. He couldn’t think of a better way to spend his last summer before college. For Barb.

Zachary Burrell (Lord Wessex/Frees – SIL; Henry V – H5) has previously appeared on the Kentucky Shakespeare stage as Prince Hal in Henry IV Parts I & II, as well as Valentine in The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Laertes in Hamlet, and the Clown in The Winter’s Tale, among many others. He has also performed with StageOne Family Theatre, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Theatre [502], and Pandora Productions. He attended Adams State University in Colorado. Ashley Nicole Cabrera (Mistress Quickly/Kate/Courtier – SIL) is ecstatic to join Kentucky Shakespeare for her first summer season! She recently graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia where she received her B.A. in Theatre, concentrating in performance. During her time at JMU, she starred in The Moors (Moorhen) and Scab (Angel/ Grad Student). Ashley moved to Louisville in 2020 to work as an Artist Educator with KY Shakes. She is excited to return to Kentucky Shakespeare next year as an Artist Educator as well.

J. Barrett Cooper (Edmund Tilney/Sir Robert De Lesseps – SIL; Falstaff/Williams/ Duke of Burgundy – H5; fight captain – both) returns for his fourth season as an actor with KSF. For KSF: As You Like It, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, Richard II, Comedy of Errors, Julius Caesar, Othello, King Lear, Much Ado. Regional Acting: Pioneer Playhouse (Salt Lake City), Wayside Theatre, Arkansas Rep, Alabama Shakespeare, Bunbury, Savage Rose, CenterStage and StageOne Family Theatre. As Fight Director: KSF, Kentucky Opera, University of Louisville, University of Evansville, Savage Rose, Walden Theatre, and Actors Theatre’s Professional Training Company. In the past year: Lilas Pastia & Fight Director in Carmen (Kentucky Opera), White in The Sunset Limited (Bunbury), Fight Director for The Three Musketeers

(University of Evansville), director of The Laramie Project (Indiana University Southeast), various local & regional commercials and short film projects. He teaches with Actors Center for Training.

Will DeVary (Dauphin – H5) is deeply grateful to return to Kentucky Shakespeare, where he previously appeared in King Lear, As You Like It, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, and Macbeth. Regional theatre: A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol (Actors Theatre), The Fan, and The Tingler (Cherry Artspace). Educational theatre: The Trojan Women, Medea, Gather Ye Children, Marie Antoinette, Everybody, Strange Snow, The Medium, Twelfth Night (Ithaca College Theatre Arts), and Richard III (Commonwealth Theatre Center). Film/ Television/Other Media: Men Go to Battle, 9:45PM, and Big Egg. Will is currently pursuing his B.F.A. in Acting at Ithaca College. For Barb, Charlie, and Debbie- “But if the while I think on thee, dear friends, All losses are restored and sorrows end.”

Hallie Dizdarevic (Queen Isabel of France/Chorus/Doll – H5) is delighted to return to the Kentucky Shakespeare stage after such an unexpected pause. In previous seasons, you may have seen her as Rosalind in As You Like It, Regan in King Lear, Doll Tearsheet in Henry IV Parts I & II,or Desdemona in Othello. Hallie is Director of Creative Engagement at Commonwealth Theatre Center where she is currently heading up a three year project funded by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art and the NEA that is intended to increase tolerance and understanding between Muslim and non-Muslim members of the Louisville community, and which will culminate in an original audio immersive drama for children. Favorite credits with the CTC Professional Company in Residence: A Streetcar Named Desire (Director), Ludwig in Cabaret, Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, Daisy in Rhinoceros, and Yelena in Uncle Vanya.

Alex Gordon (Adam/Ensemble – SIL; Duke of Gloucester/ Cambridge – H5) joins Kentucky Shakespeare for the first time. He has recently graduated with an acting M.F.A. at the University of Louisville, where he played Karl Lindner in A Raisin in the Sun and others. He recently performed the one-man show ...psychobabblish... in conjunction with NAMI Louisville in support of the Mental Health community. He is originally from West Virginia.

Brian Hinds (Richard Burbage/ Boatman – SIL) is a theater faculty member at the Youth Performing Arts School, where he has directed productions of Our Town, The Crucible, Hamlet, and (Anon)ymous. Originally from Maine, Brian spent ten years with The Children’s Theatre of Maine, where he served as an actor, instructor, and

director. Since moving to Louisville in 2008, Brian has acted with Kentucky Shakespeare (Twelfth Night, Richard III, Julius Caesar, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Macbeth), StageOne Family Theatre (The Odyssey, Tuck Everlasting), Savage Rose Classical Theatre (The Tempest, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Liminal Playhouse (The Fastest Clock in the Universe) and Bunbury Theatre (Visiting Edna). Brian is a member of Louisville Improvisors.

Jon Huffman (Fennyman – SIL; King Charles/Bates – H5) is proud to be a member of 2021’s Kentucky Shakespeare Acting Company. Since 1981, he has played dozens of roles on this stage, including King Lear, Iago in Othello, Prospero in The Tempest, Claudius in Hamlet, and Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. He’s also appeared locally at Actors Theatre of Louisville, StageOne Family Theatre, and Derby Dinner Playhouse. A veteran film and TV actor, Jon has acted in soap operas, major films, and network sitcoms. Jon dedicates all of his work to his late, great partner in life, Barbara F. Cullen.

Tom Luce (Constable/King Henry IV – H5) has been involved in the Louisville theatre scene as an actor, director and designer for the past 29 years. His Kentucky Shakespeare credits include King Henry IV in Richard II and Henry IV Parts I&II, Julius Caesar (Caesar), Titus Andronicus (Marcus Andronicus), Macbeth (Duncan), and The Taming of the Shrew (Vincentio). He has worked locally with Actors Theatre, The Necessary Theatre, Theatre [502], and Savage Rose Classical Theater Company. Tom has appeared in dozens of commercials, the network television shows Nashville and Chicago Fire, and several films with local producers Kelly’s Filmworks and City on a Hill. Recently: My Friend Dahmer (Vice President Walter Mondale), and the Hallmark feature An Uncommon Grace.

Abigail Bailey Maupin (Nurse – SIL; Alice/ Duke of Bourbon – H5) is delighted to return to Kentucky Shakespeare, where her credits include: King Lear (Goneril), As You Like It (Jaques), Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice), Twelfth Night (Olivia), Taming of the Shrew (Kate), Macbeth (Lady Macbeth), and most recently Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. She and her husband Greg co-founded Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble, and they also perform as the Prohibition-era musical duo Rannygazoo. Abigail has appeared locally with Actors Theatre, Theatre [502], Derby Dinner Playhouse, StageOne Family Theater, Music Theatre Louisville, and Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company. Regional: Sweeney Todd (Goodspeed Opera House), Babes & Dudes, Die Like a Lady (NY International Fringe Festival), Iolanthe (Village Light Opera Group, NYC), Gift of the Magi (Vermont Stage Company) and Hansel and Gretel (Theatreworks/USA). For my Amy.

Gregory Maupin (Henslowe – SIL; Canterbury/Fluellen – H5) is thrilled for his umpteenth time on stage and his sixth season as text coach/ dramaturg with Kentucky Shakespeare. He and his wife Abigail are ukulele duo Rannygazoo, co-wrote The Glorious Adventures of the Mighty Robin Hood, and in 2004 co-founded Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble. He is a charter member of Brooklyn’s Under the Table Ensemble. Kentucky Shakespeare appearances include: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (Guildenstern), Much Ado (Benedick), As You Like It (Touchstone), Taming of the Shrew (Petruchio), Midsummer (Bottom), Macbeth (Porter). With Actors Theatre: Luna Gale (Cliff), At the Vanishing Point (Martin), Our Town (Simon Stimson), Midsummer (Flute), Macbeth, 43 Plays for 43 Presidents. With the Dell’Arte Company: Vaudeville (co-creator). Gregory graduated from Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre.

Braden McCampbell (Kit Marlowe/Burbage’s Heavy – SIL; Ely/ Scroope/ French soldier – H5) spent two years as an artist educator with Kentucky Shakespeare. He has appeared onstage with the company in King Lear, Henry IV Part II, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, Macbeth, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. He regularly performs with the Va Va Vixens. Mollie Murk (Molly/Courtier – SIL; Princess Katherine/ Nym – H5) is thrilled to be making her summer season debut at Kentucky Shakespeare! In addition to teaching for KSF as an Artist Educator and Camp Instructor, she performed in Titus Andronicus (Lavinia), as well as several KSF touring productions, most recently as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. At Actors Theatre of Louisville, she acted in The Wolves (#8), Dracula (Mina, u/s Lucy), Dracula: The Radio Play (Mina Harker), and Are You There? in the 44th Humana Festival of New American Plays. She also has acted at Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, and Suspend Aerial Arts. She is an alum of Hope College, and Shakespeare & Company’s Center for Actor Training. Mollie is a proud member of the Ring of Keys Network: www.RingofKeys.org/keys/Mollie-Murk.

Jon Patrick O’Brien (Will Shakespeare – SIL; Duke of Orleans/ Governor of Harfleur – H5) is happy to be back for his 8th season with Kentucky Shakespeare! You may recognize him from previous seasons as Hotspur in Henry IV, Part 1, Mark Antony in Julius Caesar, Macbeth in Macbeth, and Hamlet in Hamlet—or perhaps you’ve seen him in other local shows— recently Cliff in Cabaret and John Proctor in The Crucible at Commonwealth Theatre Center. You can also find him in his recurring role of Motlow on AMC’s Turn: Washington’s

Spies, as Baron Drew on Chicago PD, and as Hunter on The Good Wife. Please feel free to follow him offstage through his woodworking journey on instagram @bearbranchhandcrafted for more fun!

BeeBee Patillo (Viola De Lesseps – SIL; Montjoy – H5) is a Louisville native, graduate of the University of Louisville, and was a 2020-2021 acting apprentice at Actors Theatre of Louisville. With Kentucky Shakespeare: spring tours of Romeo and Juliet (Lady Capulet/Tybalt/Peter/Friar John), Hamlet (Horatio/Rosencrantz/Player Queen). Other credits include: The Green Book (Neena) and When Fishies Rain Down From the Sky (Maya) at Bunbury Theatre; Baltimore (Alyssa) and Eurydice (Loud Stone) at the University of Louisville, The Reviews (Imani) with Ain’t I a Woman Playfest and Baltimore (Alyssa) with the National Black Theatre Festival. She is an active volunteer in her community and was the 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen.

Jennifer Pennington (Queen Elizabeth – SIL; Mistress Quickly/Gower – H5) Past KY Shakespeare roles include: Tamora in Titus Andronicus, Mistress Quickly in Henry IV Parts I & II, Emilia in Othello, Duchess of York in Richard II, and Portia in Julius Caesar. Other local credits include: understudy for Van Helsing in Dracula (Actors Theatre of Louisville); A Streetcar Named Desire, Cabaret and The Trojan Women (Commonwealth Theatre Center); Qualities of Starlight and Rich Girl (Theatre [502]); King Lear and Twelfth Night (Savage Rose Classical Theatre) and 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche (Pandora Productions). Regional credits include: The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (SouthCoast Repertory Theatre, CA); Medea (Boston Court Theatre, CA); The Hostage (Theatre Banshee, CA); and Much Ado About Nothing (Arizona Classical Theatre). She is currently Manager of Student and Alumni Engagement at Commonwealth Theatre Center.

Monte Priddy (Wabash – SIL) This is Monte’s 39th summer doing Shakespeare in the Park. Since 1961 he has played more than 90 roles in 28 of Shakespeare’s plays with Kentucky Shakespeare, Alabama Shakespeare, and Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company. In addition to Kentucky Shakespeare, and its precursor the Carriage House Players, he has worked locally with Actors Inc. (the precursor to Actors Theatre), Louisville Children’s Theater (precursor to StageOne Family Theatre), U of L Repertory Co, Blue Apple Players, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Kentucky Cooperative Theater, and Bunbury Theatre. Outside Louisville, he toured the southeastern USA with Alabama Shakespeare, appeared in several series for KET, did children’s theater in Nashville and dinner theater in West Virginia. Favorite Shakespearean roles include Shallow in Henry IV Part II and John of Gaunt in Richard II. He received the Arts-Louisville/Broadway World 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Austin Ramirez (John Webster – SIL) is thrilled to make his Kentucky Shakespeare debut. He has performed with Actors Theatre: Dracula, Little Bunny Foo Foo, Macbeth, A Christmas Carol. Derby Dinner Playhouse: Curious George. Austin enjoyed meeting and performing Shakespeare for Jennifer Lawrence in 2017. In his spare time he enjoys writing short stories, doing standup comedy, and playing the saxophone, recorder and piano. He is a 3rd grader and Cub Scout at St. Patrick’s, and plays club soccer.

Tony Reimonenq III (Nol/Ensemble – SIL; Gray/York/Bishop of Ely – H5) is so excited for his first summer season with Kentucky Shakespeare! He serves as an Artist Educator during the school year. You might have seen Tony as Romeo in KSF’s Parks Tour of Romeo and Juliet. Tony has also performed in Berkshire Theatre Group’s productions of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown as Schroeder and the ensemble of The Skin of Our Teeth. Tony graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre with an emphasis in performance.

Gregory Sanders (Falstaff’s Page – H5) is excited to return to Kentucky Shakespeare, having played Falstaff’s Page last year in Henry IV, Part II. Greg attends Martha Lane Collins High School in Shelby County. He has completed two summers with Camp Shakespeare, and is very proud of having been declared the King of Insults of Revelers 1 in 2018. He is an avid Dungeons and Dragons player and likes hanging out with his brothers, cousins, and dogs.

Tyler Tate (Ned Alleyn-Mercutio/ Lambert/Courtier – SIL; Duke of Exeter – H5) is appreciative of the opportunity to perform at Kentucky Shakespeare! Born in Washington D.C., he moved to Newnan, Georgia, where he was raised. His interest in theatre began when he auditioned for his high school musical Hairspray and was cast as Seaweed Stubbs. After attaining his B.A. in performing arts, Tyler performed as an ensemble member in Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s production of Annie. He is currently preparing to graduate from the UofL Theatre Arts Department’s Graduate Acting program and is excited about what his professional career has to offer.

Shaquille Towns (Sampson/Ensemble – SIL; Earl of Westmoreland – H5) is excited to join the summer company of Kentucky Shakespeare, having recently complete the spring tour of Romeo and Juliet (Benvolio, Paris, Watch). Shaq is a local actor and a graduate from the American Music and Dramatic Academy in New York where he studied musical theater. Some of his

credits and favorite rolls include Asagai (A Raisin in The Sun), Seaweed (Hairspray), Dauntless (Once Upon a Mattress), Prince Philippe (Snow White and the Prince) C.C. White (Dreamgirls) and Pharus Young (Choir Boy).

Kyle Ware (Ralph/Ensemble – SIL; Pistol – H5) is an actor, educator, artist, and writer. Acting credits with the company include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Hamlet, The Winter’s Tale, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Titus Andronicus, Henry IV Parts 1 & II, and Much Ado About Nothing. Kyle is the director of the Globe Players professional training program and directed their productions of Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, and The Comedy of Errors. He has served as the Director of Education at Kentucky Shakespeare since 2014. He is Co-Artistic Director of Think Tank Theatre, a collaborative theatre ensemble, and was a Producing Founding Artistic Director of Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville.

Barkley Ellis (Spot – SIL) is the sweetest & cutest boy, with perfect velvety triangle ears and stinky sugar foots. Barkley is a 4-and-ahalf year old Chug mix who graduated from the Kentucky Humane Society’s Manners for Life Program in 2019. His dream roles include Toto (Wizard of Oz) and Pepe (Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill). Barkley loves cuddling, snacking, napping, sunbathing, looking at his Maw, Shakespeare in the Park, gelato, and collecting garbage. He lives in South Louisville with his life partner, Radar Ellis, and their family.

DIRECTORS

Amy Attaway (Director – Henry V) proudly serves as the Associate Artistic Director of Kentucky Shakespeare. She’s directed The Taming of the Shrew, The Winter’s Tale, Richard II, Henry IV Part I and II, and Henry V once before in the park, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead at the Bomhard Theater, The War of the Worlds and Night of the Living Dead at Louisville Public Media, and the spring tours of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Hamlet, and Romeo and Juliet. Amy is also co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Theatre [502], where she directed the regional premieres of The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls, River City, Red Speedo, Auctioning the Ainsleys, Broadsword: a heavy metal play and Futura, as well as the world premiere commissions The Two Lobbyists of Verona and The Stranger and Ludlow Quinn. She spent five seasons as Associate Director of the Professional Training Company at Actors Theatre of Louisville, where directed several commissioned works in the Humana Festival of New American Plays, including Sleep Rock Thy Brain, Oh, Gastronomy! and The End. Amy is a graduate of the University of Evansville, a Louisville native, and she and her

husband Brian are unashamedly raising a 6-year-old theatre kid.

Matt Wallace (Director – Shakespeare in Love) is in his eighth season as Producing Artistic Director of Kentucky Shakespeare, where he has directed productions of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot: Macbeth, Celebrate 60: the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival Anniversary Production, As You Like It, King Lear, The Comedy of Errors, Othello, Titus Andronicus, Much Ado About Nothing, Julius Caesar, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, The Tempest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, and Richard III. Favorite acting credits with the company since 2001 include the Player and Guildenstern in productions of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, Antonio in The Merchant of Venice, Orlando in As You Like It, and Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He is in his thirteenth season as Director of Shakespeare Behind Bars at Luther Luckett Correctional Complex. Previously, he served as an Artistic Associate with Kentucky Shakespeare from 2001-2010, was Director of Children’s Theatre at Derby Dinner Playhouse, and directed and performed at Chicago theatres and theatres across the Midwest. Matt met his wife Tina Jo at Kentucky Shakespeare 20 summers ago, proposed to her on this Central Park stage, and they are the proud parents of two amazing daughters. DESIGNERS & ARTISTIC

Karl Anderson (Set Design) This is Karl’s second season in Central Park. He has designed many sets for StageOne Family Theatre, most recently Dragons Love Tacos, Hamlet, and James and the Giant Peach. He also designed numerous shows such as Sleep Rock Thy Brain for Actors Theatre of Louisville, Assassins, Tommy, and Sweeney Todd for CenterStage at JCC,and many seasons for Pandora Productions, Theatre [502], and Bunbury Theatre, as well as Three Decembers for KY Opera. He graduated from UK with a B.F.A. in theatre design and technology. Karl is currently the Technical Director for StageOne Family Theatre. He is married to costumer Allison Anderson with whom he has two wonderful teenage sons. Megan Bliss (Choreographer- SIL) is thrilled to be spending her first summer with Kentucky Shakespeare. Megan has choreographed at professional, community, and educational theaters locally and across the country. You may have seen her work at several local theaters like Derby Dinner Playhouse, StageOne, Music Theater of Louisville, CenterStage, New Albany High School, and Floyd Central High School. When not choreographing, she is a dance instructor at Weber School of Dance and a math coach at Slate Run Elementary School. She and her husband, Tyler, have two children, Marina and Kahler. She dedicates this show in honor of her teacher, mentor, and friend, Barb Cullen.

Casey Clark (Lighting Designer), M.F.A., has designed for most genres of the performing arts for numerous companies, but considers KSF her

artistic home. She thinks this summer will be especially joyous to produce, and is eager to participate. Casey also teaches at Bellarmine and works for Kentucky Performing Arts. James Russell Cooper (Music Director - SIL) is joining the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival for the first time and couldn’t be happier for it. He is the choir director and co-director of musical theater at Noe Middle School just down the street. In addition to his career as an educator, he has worked with Pandora Productions, CenterStage at JCC, The ChickenCoop Theatre, The Theatre Downstream and KY Opera. Russell holds a BME from the UofL School of Music and an MAEd from Bellarmine University. He and his husband Seth, both Louisville natives, have two troublemaking dogs: Hashbrown and Donut. Donna Lawrence-Downs (Costume Designer) has designed the costumes for Kentucky Shakespeare for the last seven seasons, including all the summer festival productions and spring tours, the Macbeth in the Parking Lot and the indoor Titus Andronicus, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, Twelfth Night, The War of the Worlds, and Night of the Living Dead. Donna has designed over 380 shows for more than 31 different theatres in her 32-year career, including a stint at KSF in the 1990’s, and StageOne Family Theatre, Music Theatre Louisville, CenterStage, Bellarmine University, Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Opera, and Pandora Productions. One of Donna’s favorite projects is designing costumes for Shakespeare Behind Bars, which she has done for the last 11 years. Donna and her husband also own Life is Sweet Homemade Treats Bakery. Laura Ellis (Sound Designer) is a performer and sound designer who’s designed five summer seasons for Kentucky Shakespeare, as well as colder-weather productions like The War of the Worlds and Macbeth in the Parking Lot, and she squished cold spaghetti for Night of the Living Dead. She also regularly works with Pandora Productions and Looking for Lilith Theatre Company. When she’s not in a theater (or a park), she’s the Director of Podcasts and Special Projects at Louisville Public Media. Laura was born and raised in Louisville and has been going to Shakespeare in the Park since she was a tiny kid. Now a tiny adult, she still can’t imagine spending her summers any other way. Eric Frantz (Fight Choreographer) has worked in stage combat as a choreographer and combatant for 17 years. During that time he lead the research on sword fighting and combat techniques using historical manuals and texts at the Frazier History Museum. Eric is delighted to be working with Kentucky Shakespeare for the sixth consecutive summer. In 2015, Eric choreographed the fight between Macbeth and Macduff for Kentucky Shakespeare, and it remains one of his favorites.

TECHNICAL

Allison L. Anderson (Stitcher) is a costume designer, crafts artisan, and creator of mascots living in Louisville. Over the past 3 decades she has worked on countless productions at theatres locally and around the country, including Louisville Ballet, Boston Ballet, Palm Springs Follies, and Children’s Theatre Charlotte. She is especially

proud to have designed the Stage One/Ky Shakespeare co-production of Hamlet. Local mascots include the Bellarmine Knight and Buddy Bat. Allison is the Costume Shop Manager at Stage One and has two very tall sons with her husband, scenic designer Karl Anderson.

Blake Anderson (Assistant Master Electrician) is a newcomer to Kentucky Shakespeare. Blake just graduated from Indiana University Southeast last year receiving his bachelor’s degree in communications with a focus on technical theatre. He’s excited to be taking his first steps into the professional space and working alongside the members of Kentucky Shakespeare. Ryan Bennett (Props Master) is excited to finally work with Kentucky Shakespeare for the summer season. Last fall, Ryan worked as a carpenter for Kentucky Shakespeare’s Macbeth in the Parking Lot. Previously, he has worked for Actors Theatre of Louisville as Props Carpenter Artisan. He received his B.F.A. from UW Milwaukee and apprenticed with Skylight Music Theatre. Ryan would like to thank his family in Illinois, his old friends from Milwaukee, and his new friends in Louisville for their encouragement and support. Margo Birdwhistell (First Hand) is thrilled, as Louisville native, to be working for Kentucky Shakespeare this summer! Previously, they have worked as a stitcher for the Utah Shakespeare festival, the Hangar Theatre, and the Huron Playhouse. They received their B.F.A. in Theatrical Technology from Northern Kentucky University and have just recently completed their Masters Degree for Costume Design at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Victoria Campbell (Sound Engineer) is excited for her second official season with Kentucky Shakespeare. She graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in theater technology. She has worked as a sound technician for Actors Theater of Louisville and many other great local companies. She has also worked in the past with Utah Shakespeare Festival, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Cumberland County Playhouse. You will find her at the park with her senior dog Lunair all summer. Rachel K. Carter (Dialect Coach), MFA, is thrilled to work with Kentucky Shakespeare for the first time. Rachel is an Assistant Professor at University of Louisville where she teaches voice, speech, and Alexander Technique. She earned her M.F.A. in Theatre Pedagogy: Voice and Speech from Virginia Commonwealth University, and has her Alexander Technique teacher certification from The American Society of the Alexander Technique (AmSAT). Rachel has had the opportunity to voice/dialect coach multiple shows with Actors Theatre of Louisville, Theatre [502], and Pandora Productions here in Louisville. She is a current member of VASTA, AmSAT, and ATHE. Brenda Johnson (Gift Shop Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator) has been volunteering and working with the Festival for over forty-five years. Brenda’s full time job is with First Impression, Fine Stationery Engraving and Printing. She enjoys spending time with her family which also includes her daughter, Holly and son-in-law Pete and four

wonderful friends, Connie, Jeanine, Linda, and Marty. She hopes that you will all come back again and again and volunteer! Help us to keep Douglas Ramey’s vision alive by making your own history under the stars in Central Park! Patrick Jump (Production Manager / Technical Director) This is Patrick’s first summer season in the park but he was a part of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot last fall! He’s a graduate of Murray State University with a B.S. in theatre and has been involved in over 150 productions in professional, community, and educational theatre. You may have seen his work on stage, as he has worked with many companies in the Louisville area since moving here in 2011, including CenterStage at the JCC, Acting Against Cancer, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Pandora Productions, The Bard’s Town Theatre, Floyd Central High School, New Albany High School, and most recently Sacred Heart School for the Arts. Patrick also served as a Master Carpenter at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Peach State Summer Theatre, and Georgia Shakespeare. He is currently the owner of Bluegrass Production Studio. Kristen Karem (Assistant Stage Manager) is a 2021 graduate of the University of Kentucky with a double major in Theater and English. Her primary focuses in theater are stage management and playwrighting. She is from Louisville, Kentucky, and is very excited to be working in her hometown this summer with such an incredible company. Kristen would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support and love. Lindsay Krupski (Master Electrician) is a freelance lighting designer/electrician, and she is so excited for another season with Kentucky Shakespeare! She previously worked on KY Shakespeare’s Macbeth in the Parking Lot in fall 2020, and spent summer 2019 working as the Assistant Master Electrician in the park. Since moving to Louisville almost 3 years ago, she has designed with The Liminal Playhouse, Bunbury Theatre, Pandora Productions, Theatre [502], and more. Lindsay grew up in Wisconsin and holds a B.F.A. from UW-Milwaukee. Lindsay would like to thank the wonderful theatre community in Louisville for being so awesome, as well as her family and friends all across the country for always supporting her dreams. Annie Mayer (Wardrobe Head / Stitcher) is a Louisville native and a former Kentucky Shakespeare production intern - she could not be more excited to be rejoining Kentucky Shakespeare for the summer season. A 2019 Xavier University graduate (B.A. Theatre), she was seen onstage (Antigone: born against /Company), as well as offstage, as an assistant director (Hamlet), choreographer (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), and assistant costume designer (Mr. Burns: a post-electric play / Romeo and Juliet / Urinetown). Following graduation, she participated in the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World, as a parade costumer at the Magic Kingdom. After returning to Louisville, she was a member of the wardrobe team for Celebrate 60: The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival Anniversary Production. Welcome back, and enjoy the show! Rachel Pelgen (Stage Manager) is excited to be joining Kentucky Shakespeare for the summer! Most recently she was the event stage

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Lillie Weber (House Manager) is so excited to be back for her fifth year with Kentucky Shakespeare! She graduated with her B.F.A. in musical theatre from Lindenwood University. In St. Louis Lillie has recently been seen in Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey) and Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play (Quincy/Bart). When not on stage or in the park, Lillie can be found in her bakery Hoosier Girl? Pie based in New Albany, Indiana! BEKKI JO SCHNEIDER INTERN COMPANY

Moira Cassiday (Stage Management) is a rising senior at University of Evansville, majoring in Stage Management with a minor in history. She is an Indiana native through and through, who has been a part of theatre in one way or another since she was 5 years old. At the UE, she has worked as an assistant stage manager for Spring Awakening, head stage manager of the zoom productions

of Much Ado About Nothing, two student run productions of UET Cabaret, and lastly was able to participate in the 2021 senior class’s Eclipse Company productions of Aqua Tofana and La Fama. This will be her first ever season at Kentucky Shakespeare and she is so excited. She is thankful to all of her supportive family and friends who have helped her get to where she is today. Quinn Collins (Costumes) is a soonto-be senior at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. They are majoring in Costume Design & Technology, and with COVIDpreventing productions this past school year, they have been developing millinery, knotwork, and thermoplastic techniques. This is Quinn’s first season with Kentucky Shakespeare. They have done work as a stitcher and wardrobe crew head on The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Secret Garden. They are extremely excited to be a part of the Kentucky Shakespeare team this summer and cannot wait to show you what we have in store!

W. Seth Davis (Sound) is a soon to be junior at Indiana University Southeast. He is majoring in technical theatre and part owner of a small film/photography company called CloseCall Entertainment. He has previously done a multitude of shows including assistant stage managing Romeo & Juliet and being sound board operator for Vanya and Sonia Masha and Spike. This is Seth’s first season at Kentucky Shakespeare, and he cannot wait to show you what we have in store!

Kirsten “KG” Gude (Props) is ecstatic to be returning as the props intern for Kentucky Shakespeare this summer! They are currently attending Kent State University to earn a double major in Theatre Studies and Digital Media Production. Favorite positions include props master for Newsies (Floyd Central HS), spotlight operator for Hair (KSU), and, most recently, as assistant stage manager and video editor for 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (KSU). They are so grateful to be doing live theatre again, and wish everyone the best of luck this summer! Sadie Lawrence (Front of House) is a rising sophomore at the University of Kentucky studying Theatre, Art studio, and Gender and Women Studies. This is Sadie’s first season at Kentucky Shakespeare and they are excited to work on their first in-person show since the pandemic with KY Shakespeare. Most recently they worked as a Foley artist in UK’s A Distant Dream and their 10-minute play Under Arrest debuted in a small new works festival. They are very excited to be joining the team after so many years of watching KY Shakespeare shows and hope you enjoy this year’s season as much as they do! Rachel Meadors (Arts Administration) is excited to work with Kentucky Shakespeare for the first time. Rachel moved from Williamsburg, Kentucky, to Louisville to pursue an education in Theatre Arts at the University of Louisville where she just finished her junior year. At UofL she stage-managed Fires in the Mirror, assistant stagemanaged A Piece of My Heart and Six Degrees of Separation, and worked in the costume shop for the ’19-’20 season. She is thankful to Kentucky Shakespeare for the new learning experience and her friends, family, and professors for encouraging her to pursue her passions.

Chelsea Nevil (Education: Kids’ Globe) is currently studying theatre education at Ball State University. Her recent work includes directing Jungalbook at Burris Laboratory School and assistantdirecting This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing at Ball State University. Originally from just across the river in New Albany, she is excited to start a new adventure with Kentucky Shakespeare! She is grateful for the opportunity to teach young theatre artists and thankful for the support of her friends, family, and community! Kayla Quijas (Front of House) has just graduated from Bellarmine University with a degree in theatre and psychology. She has experience in multiple aspects of theatre but her favorites are acting and fight choreography. She has acted in Unrehearsed Shakespeare, she was Castaño in House of Desires, and she was also fight captain for the same show. This will be her first time working with front of house and she couldn’t be more excited for the experience! She is incredibly grateful to her teachers at Bellarmine University for introducing her to Kentucky Shakespeare as well as their guidance that pushed her to where she is now.

Frances Rippy (Production) is a director, actor, and theatre-maker studying Drama and International Economics at Vassar College. She is thrilled to be working in the park this summer as a production intern! A Louisville native, she graduated from duPont Manual and studied at CTC’s Walden Theatre Conservatory for ten years. At Vassar she is a proud member of the Shakespeare Troupe, a leader in campus life, and a director in student theatre. Isabelle Saba (Electrics) is super excited for her debut season with Kentucky Shakespeare Festival! She is a rising junior at Davidson College double majoring in Arab Studies and Theatre. She has been involved with theatre as an actor and technician since elementary school and loves it dearly. Her most recent work includes acting in L’École Des Femmes and being the lighting and sound technician of Machinal. She cannot wait to shed some light on what Kentucky Shakespeare has in store and hopes you enjoy the show!

Abby Schwarz (Front of House) is a junior at Northern Kentucky University. She is majoring in Theater Arts and is excited to join Kentucky Shakespeare’s family this summer. From a small town in southeastern Kentucky, Abby has been coming to shows in the park for years. So getting this internship is a very exciting opportunity! She is so grateful to everyone who has supported and continues to support her journey in the arts.

Hannah Tarr (Production Management/ Sets) is a rising junior Theatre Studies major at the University of Evansville. Hannah has been coming to see shows in the park for years, so the opportunity to intern for Kentucky Shakespeare is a dream come true. She is thankful to healthcare workers and essential workers for keeping our community going, artists across the world for finding creative ways to tell stories, and you, for keeping each other safe and choosing to return to the park this summer. We’ve made it. Be proud of all you’ve overcome. Breathe in the air on this special night, and keep in mind those who couldn’t make it to be here.

in honor of

Barb Cullen

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