News / Updates
"Hannah, what are you working on?"
Bah, Humbug!
October 2024
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Christmas came early this year! I'm so excited to be playing Mrs. Fezziwig/et al. in Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's upcoming production of A Christmas Carol! We run November 24th - December 23rd.
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Click here for tickets!
KA-POW!!!!
July 2024
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I'm the Fight Captain for Les Mis- gotta keep everyone safe on the Barricade!!
Another #SelfTapeMay Complete!
May 2024
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This was my fourth year (!!) completing Self-Tape May! You can check out my work from this year (and years' past) here!
"Take him and cut him out in little stars..."
May 2024
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I’m thrilled to be the Text Coach for Midsommer Flight's summer production of Romeo and Juliet! I can't wait to dig into some fantastic text work with this cast!
"It's a riot, it's a hoot...!"
May 2024
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I’ve officially performed in both of my understudy tracks in Frog & Toad— earlier this week I got the call I was needed in the pond, so I got to the theatre as fast as my turtle legs would take me!! Once again, HUGE shoutout to the entire company of Frog & Toad for all of their support!
Les Mis!
May 2024
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Do you hear the people sing!? Well, I’ll be one of those singing people this summer— so thrilled to announce that I’ll be part of the Ensemble in Uptown Music Theatre’s production of Les Miserables!
Get your tickets here!
Frog & Toad Debut!
April 2024
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I went on for one of my understudy tracks in Frog & Toad over opening weekend! I had a wonderful time, and I could not have asked for a more supportive, encouraging cast and crew- they are the real MVP's who helped me every step of the way!
Recommended Pass - Unarmed Combat
March 2024
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It's official - I can safely and believably throw punches, take punches, kick, be kicked, and then some- I got a Recommended Pass on my SAFD SPT in Unarmed Combat!
Watch the whole video here!
Dream Team Talent - New York!
March 2024
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Woohoo! It's been great having Dream Team Talent as my On Camera representation in Chicago, and now we're spreading that greatness to New York! So proud to be part of this (dream) team!
First day of Frog and Toadstool... I mean Frog and Toad School!
March 2024
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I had a wonderful first day of rehearsal for A Year With Frog and Toad at Chicago Children's Theatre! This show and this team are compassionate, full of life, and delightfully fun!
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Tickets can be purchased here.
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March 2024
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I love getting texts like this from my Shakespeare students!
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Interested? Check out my coaching work here!
BoldJourney Interview
February 2024
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I had the pleasure of interviewing with BoldJourney to kick off 2024! This time, we cover risk-taking, The Artist's Way, and how being an optimistic nerd has set me up for success— you can read the article here!
A Year With Frog & Toad - Chicago Children's Theatre
March 2024
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Thrilled to announce I’ll be understudying both femme ensemble tracks in A Year With Frog and Toad at CCT this spring! Here’s the press release, and here’s ticket info!
VTOMAN Commercial
February 2024
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I had a great time shooting this UGC-style commercial for VTOMAN— check out our first spot on Instagram!
Gender Reveal Party - Short Film Booking!
February 2024
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I booked a lead in a wild short film- can't wait to share this one! For legal reasons- I am not actually pregnant; this is a costume.
The Brainchild Collective - New Educator
January 2024
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I’ve joined the team of wonderful teaching artists over at The Brainchild Collective— it’s great to be part of a team that prioritizes Social Emotional Learning (SEL)!
Play Reading at Chicago Dramatists
December 2023
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Super excited to join the cast of the next Saturday Series at Chicago Dramatists on December 2nd at 2:00pm! I’m reading multiple roles in the new work, Sadie Hurtz, by Joshua Fardon. Admission is free, but seating is limited— click here to reserve your spot!
Saluting The Sun
November 2023
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Sneaking in a show before closing out 2023— I’m so excited to be originating the role of Dawn in Saluting The Sun, a new musical!
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SHOW DATES
Friday, 11/24 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, 11/25 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, 11/26 @ 3:00pm
Thursday, 11/30 @ 8:00pm (Industry Night!)
Friday, 12/1 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, 12/2 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, 12/3 @ 3:00pm
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Grab your tickets here!
Perdido Film Premiere!
October 2023
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It was a privilege to play a small part in this fantastic short film, Perdido, and seeing it on the big screen was a delight!! Writer/Director Muhammad Bilal with Bilal World Entertainment is doing some really great work— I can’t wait to see what he does next!
**This was non-struck work**
Musical Theatre Reels
October 2023
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Here they are, little snippets and riffs that represent me as a musical theatre gal!
CanvasRebel Interview
October 2023
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​It was great to chat with the folks at CanvasRebel— thanks for having me! I talk about everything from Ethel Merman to seeing Camelot as a kid— check it out!
Small Biz Shoutout!
September 2023
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Big thanks to Jenna for highlighting my Shakespeare Coaching work in her newsletter! If you’re not already subscribed to Problem Solved By Jenna, you really should be! She provides a TON of excellent resources and tips, and she also makes a point to highlight fellow actors’ small businesses— thanks again, Jenna!!
Signed, sealed, delivered, etc!
September 2023
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I’ve signed with the Theater Department at Firestarter Entertainment (FSE)!! I’m thrilled to have such enthusiastic, hardworking folks on my team!
She's a teaching artist!
September 2023
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​I’m so excited to be teaching musical theatre with American Eagle Productions this fall! Here’s to a great set of classes!
Dream Team's Got Talent!
July 2023
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I had a BLAST singing Happy Days/Come On Get Happy with my pal, Allison Rose Macknick, at Dream Team’s five year anniversary gala! Watch the full performance here!
Another #SelfTapeMay is complete!
May 2023
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I did it! I finished #SelfTapeMay for the third year in a row! You can check out my 16 tapes here!
Commercial Booking!
May 2023
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​I booked a commercial, woohoo! Can't wait to be on set- thanks, Dream Team!
I stand with the WGA!
May 2023
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I was so proud to stand in solidarity with the WGA earlier this month. Oh, and Pay! Your! Writers!!!
"Come, now a roundel and a fairy song..."
May 2023
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Being in A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Midsommer Flight last summer was such a treat- now we can relive those sunny, joyful performances through the cast recording! Not only do I sing and play my Cobweb/Snug parts in "Lullaby" and the "Mechanicals" numbers, but I’m also featured as Titania in "Trip Away!"
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​Click here to listen on Spotify.
SAFD SPT Pass - Rapier & Dagger!
April 2023
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I passed my Skills Proficiency Test in Rapier & Dagger! I had so much fun performing sword and shield in Camelot that I just HAD to keep my sword fighting skills sharp (heh heh) with a new weapon!
You can watch my full test here— I chose a Helena/Hermia scene from Midsummer.
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#SelfTapeMay Round 3!
April 2023
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Tra-La! It’s (Self-Tape) May! I’m so excited to get started this year!
You can follow along at @hannahmary.selftapes — get ready for some musical theatre, co-stars, and maybe even a monologue from one of Shakespeare’s contemporaries…!
Broadway Beat!
March 2023
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I added my English degree, theatre degree, Second City training, and 6+ years of professionally auditioning to a blender, and it yielded this article.
Click here to read the full piece!
BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominees - Camelot!
November 2022
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​I'm so pleased to report that Camelot has been nominated for three BroadwayWorld Chicago awards, including Best Musical!
"The rain may never fall till after sundown..."
September 2022
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Next up, I'm playing Dinadan in Camelot at Music Theater Works! Rehearsals have been a blast, and I feel so lucky to be a part of this team!
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We run October 20th - November 13th at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
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Tickets and more info can be found here.
Thatch To The Future Preview Screening
August 2022
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I'm so glad I got to catch the rough cut preview of Thatch To The Future this week— congrats to all the graduates of the Crimson Cohort of The Second City Film School!
Fun times on set!
August 2022
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​I had a lot of fun with this guest star role... can't wait to share it with you!
Web series booking!
July 2022
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​I booked a guest star role in a web series that shoots next week—can't wait to get to work!
Short film booking!
June 2022
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​I booked the lead in a short film that shoots later on this month! This role is very similar to one of the characters I wrote for myself in my reel scenes I shot earlier this year (that’s where this screen shot is from), which is so exciting— can’t wait to be on set!
Midsommer Flight debut!
June 2022
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After 2+ years away from the stage, I’m finally back with none other than my favorite of Shakespeare’s plays— A Midsummer Night’s Dream! I'm playing Snug/Cobweb and understudying Titania/Hippolyta. We run July 15th - August 21st in parks all over Chicago.
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Click here for the Broadway World press release!
Click here for the performance schedule!
Fun times on set!
May 2022
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I shot a short film over the weekend- not only was the cast and crew wonderfully kind and talented, but we also got to pretend it was Christmas in May! Can't wait to share this one with you all!
Have a spooky Mother's Day!
#SelfTapeMay2022
April 2022
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I had a great time with #SelfTapeMay last year, so of course I'll be participating again in 2022! I'll be using the same Instagram account that I used last year- can't wait to get started!
Let's get SPOOKY (again)!
April 2022
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It's time for another Scary Story from Random Acts- this time, I'm the narrator! You can listen to "The Haunted Railroad Tracks" on your favorite podcast app or on YouTube!
The Artist's Way
April 2022
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I did it! I "finished" The Artist's Way! And by that, I mean I've completed the first 12 weeks of the course. Doing this work is one of the best things I've ever done for myself, and I'm looking forward to continuing to implement what I've learned from Julie Cameron's teachings into all of my future art-making. Also, if you ever see me wearing polymer clay earrings, just know I bought a clay jewelry kit for one of my Artist Dates... now I have a new hobby!
"Just Say No, Thank You!"
April 2022
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Channel 13 is back at it again, this time with a Very Important public service announcement- click here to Watch and Learn!
Film role!
March 2022
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​I had a great time on set shooting a supporting role in Bilal World Entertainment's next short film, coming out fall 2022!
YOU can dance! YOUÂ can jive!
March 2022
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I had so much fun dialect coaching for Francis W. Parker's spring production of Mamma Mia- I was dancing in the aisles and grinning ear to ear the whole time!
New demo reel scenes!
March 2022
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I’m SO excited to share my demo reel scenes with you all! One of my biggest goals for 2022 was to write and shoot two scenes that showcase roles that I could be cast as tomorrow, and here they are! Many, many thanks to the friends who read the first drafts of my scenes and to Randy Bernales at RB Studio Productions for helping me tape!
Both reels can be found on my Video tab, and I’ll link them directly below:
Let's get SPOOKY
January 2022
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​I'm so happy to be back with Random Acts once again, this time for a scary story- you can check out "Footprints" on your favorite podcast app or YouTube!
Coaching with Claire
January 2022
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​I had the distinct pleasure of coaching my dear friend, Claire Malkie, on her Gonerill monologue, and she featured part of our coaching session on her YouTube channel-- here's the video!
Shakespeare Coaching Update!
January 2022
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Coaching is going great, and it's such a joy to watch my students grow and succeed. That's it! That's the update!
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Click here to learn more about my offerings.
New head shot looks!
January 2022
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Happy New Year!! Kicking off 2022 with some new head shot looks-- you can find them all on my Head Shot page!
It's time for a self-tape compilation video!!
December 2021
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​Yes, I've already shared this video to my Instagram, but I'd love to share it here, too! Here's a little slice of my year in auditions... click here to check it out!
Christmas Is Canceled!!?
December 2021
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Check out Christmas Is Canceled, streaming now on Amazon Prime-- you may just see a familiar face!! Happy Holidays!
Bard Date, anyone??
September 2021
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I've officially launched my Shakespeare Coaching studio, and I can't wait to get to work! Check out the Coaching tab above to learn more about my offerings and to schedule your session.
"Razzle is a CAT!"
August 2021
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Check out my latest sketch featured in Random Acts' Channel 13 series (bonus! there is a special feline guest!)
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Click here for the video!
"I'm Angela... Angela Morgan..."
June 2021
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​Happy Pride!! I had so much fun taping my "Sexy" Local Singles sketch for Channel 13 with Random Acts Chicago- check it out here!
Teamwork makes the dream work!
June 2021
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It's official! I've signed with Dream Team Talent Agency, and I'm so excited to join this fantastic team!
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Here's my welcome post from their Instagram page!
#SelfTapeMay is complete!
May 2021
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​I did it! I posted 16 tapes for #SelfTapeMay!! I had a blast, and I learned so much throughout the month. Feel free to peruse my STM Instagram account (@hannahmary.selftapes) to watch everything from Mad Men to SIX!
Extra, extra!
May 2021
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​I got to do background work for a film this week! While I don't have any photos from being on set, I DO have this photo of Thisbe sitting on the clothes I was packing to present to the wardrobe team. Bibi wasn't too happy about the 12-hour days, but don't worry, I made it up to her in belly rubs.
#SelfTapeMay
May 2021
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I'm having so much fun with #SelfTapeMay! Huge shoutout to Audrey Moore of Audrey Helps Actors for organizing this fun challenge!
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You can check out my journey on my Self Tape May Instagram account— @hannahmary.selftapes
Twilight was a sparkling success!
March 2021
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Our Zoom reading was a blast! In case you missed it, you can view the recording of the livestream on Random Acts' YouTube channel.
14-year-old me is so proud...
March 2021
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...because I'm reading for Rosalie and Angela in Random Acts Chicago's Zoom reading of Twilight!
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One night only— Monday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM.
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Click here for tickets and more info.
Hey there!
October 2020
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​It’s been a minute since I’ve posted an update, so… hi! I hope you’re staying safe and healthy in this super uncertain time. I’ve been busy purr-fecting my self-tape game (as seen here), rehearsing for Twelfth Night, taking Zoom performance/audition classes, and text banking voters in swing states! That's all I've got for now— keep wearing that mask and washing those hands!
Shakespeare Podcast? SHAKESPEARE PODCAST.
July 2020
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​I'm playing Feste in What You Pod Productions' upcoming podcast version of Twelfth Night! Check back here soon with details on how to tune in.
Update on The Healing
March 2020
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The Healing at Black Ensemble Theater was originally slated to run March 5th through April 12th. As of March 12th, we have postponed performances for at least 30 days due to concerns regarding the Coronavirus. Please visit Black Ensemble's website for more details.
She's EMC!
February 2020
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What a milestone! Huzzah!!
Black Ensemble Theater Debut!
January 2020
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​Rehearsals have begun for The Healing, and I've been having a great time! Previews are February 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and March 1st, and we run March 5th through April 12th.
We graduated!
December 2019
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​We're official graduates of the Music Program! Look out world!!
Christmas Comes But Once a Year
November 2019
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I'm a huge fan of Christmas music (and Christmas in general, really), so you can only imagine my delight when the folks at The Shakespeare Project asked me to sing the preshow music for their holiday theatrical reading this year! I'll be singing a number of my favorites, including The Christmas Song, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, and Have A Holly Jolly Christmas- my ukulele may even make an appearance...!
Performances are December 10th at 6:30 PM at Elmhurst Public Library, December 13th at 7:00 PM at Niles-Maine District Library, and December 14th at 10:00 AM at Newberry Library.
Agent Carol Strikes Back
April 2019
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Us Carolers are psyched to open for The Black Men From A Black Planet this summer- check us out on June 29th and July 6th at 10:30 PM at Judy's Beat Lounge.
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Click here for tickets!
"Wassail, wassail, all over the town..."
November 2019
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I'm excited to reprise my roles, The Trickster and Molly Fortinbras, in Terra Mysterium's production of A Midwinter Mummer's Tale this year! This was one of the first shows I was cast in when I moved to Chicago in 2016, and I can't wait to revisit this charming script and set of characters.
We run Thursday, December 19th through Sunday, December 22nd at 7:30 PM (3:00 PM matinees on Saturday and Sunday) at the Edge Theatre Off Broadway.
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Click here for tickets!
It's happening! Our music improv graduation show!
October 2019
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It’s been a busy year of musical improv at Second City, and I can’t believe our graduation show is already upon us! Sure, it feels like the world is falling apart, but we're offering the most musical, “creative” solutions to survive these Armageddon-esque times!
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We run November 3rd through December 15th on Sundays at 8:00 PM in Donny’s Skybox.
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Click here for tickets!
The Great Big Invisible Invisible
August 2019
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I'm playing Loopy in The Great Big Invisible Invisible as part of Trap Door Theatre's Trap Open series- I can't wait to dig into this crazy-fun script! We run Sundays and Mondays at 8:00 PM at Trap Door September 29th through October 14th.
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Click here for tickets
Wunderstudy Alert!
August 2019
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I went on as Diane last night in A Kind Of Love Story, and I had a lovely time!
"Rosalind, get ready..."
June 2019
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I'll be singing "Rosalind Be Merry" at The Shakespeare Project of Chicago's 25th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, August 17th at 5:00 PM at the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club. Playing Moll in The Roaring Girl with the Project earlier this spring was such a blast, and I'm honored to be back!
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Email 25@shakespeareprojectchicago.org for tickets, or click here for more information.
"And Betty!"
June 2019
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I had SO MUCH FUN playing with the AMAZING team at Queer Eye: The Musical Parody last weekend! I riffed, shimmied, and considered going blonde for about three whole seconds (a successful evening, indeed!)
I have an agent!
June 2019
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​I'm psyched to announce that I've signed with Lily's Talent Agency, and I'm so happy to join such an awesome team!
And the winner is...!
June 2019
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I'm SO proud of my Bridges team- we won four Jeff Awards, including Best Musical- WOOHOO!
The Moll, the merrier!
May 2019
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I went on as Moll Cutpurse in The Roaring Girl with The Shakespeare Project of Chicago, and it was fantastic! I've wanted to play Moll since college, and it was a joy to take on the role for an evening. To be the only non-Equity actor onstage was also pretty thrilling- I won't soon forget this one...!
"I'm Betty Who...! I sing the theme song...!"
May 2019
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I'm going on for Betty Who in Queer Eye: The Musical Parody at The Playground Theater on Friday, June 28th at 8:00 PM. I. CAN'T. WAIT.
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Click here for tickets- don't sleep on this one... they sell out FAST!
The Next Page Cabaret
May 2019
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I'm singing Drood in "Perfect Strangers" in The Next Page Cabaret, a fundraiser to benefit Blank Theatre Company, on June 24th at 7:30 PM at Stage 773. Not only do I get to sing one of my favorite songs, but I also get to support one of my favorite new Chicago theatre companies!
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​Get your tickets here.
Oil Lamp Debut!
April 2019
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I'm understudying all of the women's roles in Oil Lamp Theater's upcoming production of A Kind Of Love Story. It's silly; it's sweet; it's everything you'd ever want in a summer night out at the theatre. I'm going on as Diane on Saturday, August 24th at 8:00 PM.
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Click here for tickets!
Six Jeff Nominations!
April 2019
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I'm so proud of the cast and crew of Bridges for receiving six Jeff nominations- it's been an honor to work with this amazing team.
I did it!
April 2019
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Performing in Bridges was a FANTASTIC adventure, and I was so lucky to have been surrounded by such a supportive, kind cast and crew!
O, then I see Queen Mab hath been with you.
March 2019
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I can't wait to play Mercutio in Act 1 of "Act 5! Romeo & Juliet!"
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5 Companies
5 Acts
1 Night only!
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Tickets are free (!!), but you can reserve a spot here.
Wonderstudy Round 3.
February 2019
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Hello, world! I'm understudying Marge in Theo Ubique's upcoming production of The Bridges of Madison County- rehearsals are in full swing, and I'm already having a blast!
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Click here for tickets.
Carol. Agent Carol.
January 2019
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Agent Carol takes the stage for another Improvised Espionage on Thursday, February 21st at 8:30 PM at The Blackout Cabaret at The Second City Training Center! We'd love to take you along on a wild ride of mystery, intrigue, silliness, and mayhem... Spy you there!
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Click here for tickets.
It's showcase time again.
January 2019
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We're wrapping up Level 2 of Music Improv in a few weeks, and it's time for another showcase. Join us on Sunday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM in the de Maat for a crazy evening of making up sick songs and rad rhymes on the spot! To quote my classmate, Maddie, "we are the cocaine of improv." Don't believe me? There's only one way to find out...
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Tickets are available here!
Another cabaret!!?
December 2018
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While I love the holiday season A LOT, I'm looking forward to my first performance of 2019 on January 18th! Nick Arceo and I are taking the stage in our cabaret, Just a Human, at Davenport's Piano Bar, accompanied by the fabulous Kyra Leigh. Get ready for a night of everything from The Beatles to Sondheim!
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​Click here for tickets.
"I please myself and care not else who loves me..."
November 2018
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I will be understudying Moll Cutpurse in Dekker and Middleton's play, The Roaring Girl, this May with The Shakespeare Project of Chicago! What's even better? I have a guaranteed performance on May 16th at the Elmhurst Public Library. Three cheers for cross-dressing, strong leading ladies, and Shakespeare's contemporaries!
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Tickets are free, but reservations are required. Call 630-279-8696 to snag your seat!
Wunderstudy Promotion!
October 2018
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Due to some unforeseeable circumstances, I will be taking over the roles of Pip and Mapple for the entire run of Moby Dick! See you aboard!
Music Improv!
October 2018
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​I'm SO EXCITED to announce that I've been accepted into Second City's Music Program! Here's to making it up as I go along!
**cue the dramatic music**
August 2018
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​I'm so excited to be cast in Theatre Momentum's Circle Place! I've had a blast exercising my funny muscles (funny bones?) with Agent Carol and in my Second City classes, but I'm looking forward to trying out this whole dramatic improv thing. I'm performing on 10/5, 10/12, 10/13, 10/19, and 10/20- Here we go!
Call me Ishmael...
August 2018
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and Pip/Mapple... and Starbuck... and Stubb/Gardiner... I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be understudying four tracks in The Cuckoo's Theater Project's production of Moby Dick! The Musical this fall!
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Plus, I'll be going on as Pip/Mapple the weekend of November 9th- catch you there!
Spy Time...!
August 2018
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Me: Moves to Chicago
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Also me: Takes Improv for Actors at Second City
Still me: Meets amazing performers and forms a spy movie/Nancy Drew/genre improv group with them
Still still me: Oh wow, I can't believe I got into improv who woudda thunk?
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Come see Agent Carol crack the case of... whatever the audience tells us every Monday at 8:30 PM at Judy's Beat Lounge September 10th-24th!
Life is two cabarets, old chum.
August 2018
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I was lucky enough to be in not only one, but TWO cabarets this summer!
Check out "You'll Be Back" and "Mascara" from my Upside Down Cabaret with MadKap Productions at Skokie Theatre and "Blue Hair" from the Charis-Cale Cabaret at Uptown Underground in my Videos section.
It's been a minute!
August 2018
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​Oh hey there! I've been toiling away at this website for quite some time now, and I'm SO HAPPY that it's finally up and running! That's right. The kind of happy that can only be expressed in Italics AND all caps. Anyhow, I hope this photo of me/Gravedigger #2 from Hamlet aptly expresses the glee and warm fuzzies I feel at finally launching this bad boy.