Cast

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**Anne Sheridan Smith | ARKADINA** – Anne *(she/they)* is pleased to be in this play with Red Theatrer and this director at the helm. Some credits include *A Christmas Carol* (U/s, Goodman Theatre); *The Book of Will* as Rebecca Heminges (Promethean Ensemble); *Titus Andronicus* as Titus (Redtwist); *The Mad Ones* as Beverly Brown (Blank); *London Road* as Julie (Shattered Globe, Jeff winner – Best Musical Production); *The Kelly Girls* (Factory, Jeff winner – Best New Work); *The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas* as Miss Mona (Theo) *Once Upon a Mattress* as Queen Aggravain (Theo). She will be in a Redtwist Theatre production of ‘night, Mother this April/May. Anne is represented by Shirley Hamilton Talent. For Ben.

**Kason Chesky | KOSTYA** – Kason *(he/him)* is a Chicago-based actor and an ensemble member at Gwydion Theatre Company. Recent credits include Warren in *This is Our Youth* (Gwydion Theatre Company), Fabian in *Twelfth Night* (Oak Park Festival Theatre), and Micah in *The Totality of All Things* (Redtwist Theatre), for which he was nominated for a Jeff Award for best supporting actor. Kason is a proud graduate of the theatre program at Northwestern University. He would like to thank his family, his friends, his teachers, and everyone who’s come out to see this show.

**Chuck Munro | SORIN, U/s SHAMRAEV** – Chuck *(he/him)* is honored to be making his Red Theater debut. He was most recently seen in Craig Duff’s journalism-theatre production of *Sanctuary Stories*. Other Chicago theatre credits include *Death of a Salesman* (Gwydion), *The Innocence of Seduction* (City Lit), *Summer and Smoke* (Violet Sky), *Patchwork 4 Play Festival* (Eclectic Full Contact) plus *Network*, *The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice*, *Hamlet, Julius Caesar,* and *A Raisin in the Sun* (u/s), all with Invictus Theatre. Chuck is a Tampa native where many years ago he appeared in productions of *Jesus Christ Superstar*, Brecht’s *A Man’s A Man*, Sheridan’s *The Rivals*, Albee’s *The Zoo Story* and Beckett’s *Play*, among others.

**Jamie Herb | NINA** – Jamie *(they/them)* is so excited to be making their Red Theater debut! Jamie is originally from Madison, WI, and is a graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul. Chicago credits: Beth/Laurie in *Little Women* (First Folio Theatre), u/s Beth in *Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women* (Northlight Theatre), Becca in *Neighborhood Watch* (Jackalope Theatre). Regional credits: Ophelia in *Hamlet* (Montana Shakespeare in the Parks), Perdita/Mamillius in *The Winter’s Tale* (Montana Shakespeare in the Parks), Imogen in *Cymbeline* (Nashville Shakespeare Festival). Love and gratitude! Free Palestine.

**Joe Zarrow | SHAMRAEV** – Joe *(he/him)* is delighted to work again with Red after his play *Hellmouth* featured in the Readings at Red series. His script *Principal Principle* (about teachers, and how their lives are very, very hard) received a Jeff Nomination for Best New Work. Chicago acting work includes the Goodman, Congo Square, Redtwist, [producingbody], and Theater Wit. Regional: *The Watson Intelligence* (Open Book Theater - Wilde Award, Best Lead Actor). Television: *Emperor of Ocean Park, 61st Street,* and *Chicagos Fire*, PD, and *Med*. Joe trained at the School at Steppenwolf. Long ago, Joe was in a Seagull set in Salt Lake City because the seagull is Utah’s state bird. This production is way better. joezarrow.com

**Ana Ortiz-Monasterio Draa | POLINA** – Ana *(she/her)* *An Educated Guess* (Definition Theatre); *Angels in America, Parts 1 & 2* (u/s), *A Home What Howls (or the house what as Ravine)* (u/s), *POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive* (u/s) (Steppenwolf Theatre); *Anna in the Tropics* (u/s) (Remy Bumppo Theatre); *The Locusts* (u/s)*, La Sereneta (TEN)* (The Gift Theatre); *After the Blast* (Broken Nose Theatre). TV/Film: *Mr. Throwback; Chicago Med; American Greed,* *Storm Stories: The Next Generation* and Mrs. Hunter is Dead, a Bay Harbor Mystery. Represented by Lily’s Talent. @anaomdraa

**Magdalena Dalzell | MASHA** – Magdalena *(she/her)* is a Chicago-based actor and intimacy professional, as well a Co-Artistic Director of Snails on a Bike, a site-specific theatre collective. Recent acting credits include *Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party* (Chicago Children's Theatre), *Pride and Prejudice* (Parker Players), *Eurydice* (Snails on a Bike), and *Chicago PD*. Magdalena studied theatre and Russian language and literature at Northwestern University, as well as the Moscow Art Theatre School. She is delighted to be working with this wonderful team of artists. Rep: Talent X Alexander | IG: @maggie_.grace.

**Josh Razavi | TRIGORIN** – Josh *(he/him)* is excited to be back onstage with Red Theater! A member of Red’s Artistic Cohort, previous credits include *The Pilon* (Marc), *Hamlet* (Gravedigger), and *Vinegar Tom* (Jack). Recent Chicago credits include *Macbeth* (Invictus) and *Wise Guys* (Factory). He’s worked with Chicago theaters such as: Lifeline, Steppenwolf, About Face, Jackalope, First Folio, and Silk Road Rising, et al. Also an improv/sketch comedian, he’s performed at The Second City, iO, The Annoyance, and Comedysportz, as well as being the producer and puppet builder for FLEECED! Puppet Improv, currently performing at iO Chicago. TV credits: Chicago Fire, Chicago Justice, Chicago Med, Empire. Represented by Stewart Talent. @JoshRzv @get.fleeced

**Chris Hainsworth | DORN** – Chris *(he/him)* has been a Chicago actor for three decades, and is excited to be working with Red Theatre for the first time. He is a Lifeline Theatre ensemble member, roles performed include *Treasure Island, Neverwhere, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, The Killer Angels, A Tale of Two CIties, Miss Holmes, Frankenstein,* and *Miss Holmes Returns,* and penned the adaptations of *Hunger, Monstrous Regiment, Midnight Cowboy,* and *Fable-ous!* He has also worked for The Gift Theatre, Remmy Bumpo, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The Factory, Strawdog Theatre Company, Raven, and The House Theatre of Chicago, among others.

**Ben Murphy | MEDVEDENKO** – Ben *(he/him)* is a Chicago-based actor and director from Minneapolis. As an actor, he’s most recently been in Freshly Brewed’s *One-Act Night* and also toured *The Winter’s Tale* and *Hamlet* with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Other recent Chicago credits include *Romeo and Juliet* and *Number the Stars* (GreatWorks), *The* *37th Annual Young Playwrights Festival* (Pegasus), and *How to Defend Yourself* (Snails on a Bike). He’s also acted around the country with the Guthrie Theater, The BAND Group, and Bazaar Productions, and he holds a BFA in Acting from Boston University along with a Certificate in Classical Acting from LAMDA. Endless thanks to Olivia and his family.

**Bobby Bowman | YAKOV, U/s TRIGORIN -** Bobby *(he/him)* has been in various productions in Chicago including: *Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare in Love* (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); *Through the Elevated Line* (Silk Road Rising); *Fair Maid of the West* (Oak Park Festival Theatre); *Hand to God* (Victory Gardens Theater); *Richard III* (The Gift Theatre); *A Loss of Roses* (Raven Theater). REGIONAL: *The Comedy of Errors, Death of a Salesman, King Lear* (American Players Theatre); *Julius Caesar, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, The Two Gentlemen of Verona* (Montana Shakespeare in the Parks); *The Merchant of Venice, Richard III* (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival). EDUCATION: BFA in acting, Oklahoma City University.

**Jack Hradecky | U/s KOSTYA** – Jack *(he/him)* is excited to be part of *The Seagull* team! Recent credits include: *Bernhardt/Hamlet* (Rostand) and *The Minutes* (Mr. Peel, Jeff recipient for Lead Performance- Short Run) at Edge of the Wood Theatre. Regionally, Jack has worked with Milwaukee Rep, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and Ego Death and Sub Rosa Theatre Collectives. Thank you to the wonderful team here at Red Theater, and to his wife Savannah.

Ethan Smith | U/s MEDVEDENKO / YAKOV – Ethan (he/him) is grateful and excited to be a part of this team! A Chicago-based actor, he graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a BFA in acting in May 2023. His recent Chicago credits include Adolphe Le Prince in The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince at the Factory Theater, and Ensemble and understudy Judas/John in Godspell at Music Theater Works. Upcoming in May and June, you can see him as Andre-Louis in Scaramouche at City Lit Theater Company. Ethan sends his sincerest thanks to his family, friends, and mentors for their constant support of his career. @e.thansmith

**Jacqui Touchet | U/s MASHA** – Jacqui *(they/she/he)* is so excited to be a part of this production and to work with this incredible group of artists. Jacqui is from Houston, TX and studied Theatre and Political Science at Northwestern University. Recent credits include *Ghost Fetus* (Trap Door), *The Regulars* (Bentertainment), *Night of the Hunter* (City Lit), PlayMaker’s Laboratory, *Chicago PD,* and the upcoming indie films *WORN* and *Serial Ex Girlfriend*. Jacqui is also a writer. Instagram: @alphacomet3009. Represented by Big Mouth Talent.

Pricilla Torres | U/s NINA – Pricilla (she/her) is grateful to be working with this incredible team and delighted to be making her Red Theater debut! Her Chicago credits include The Good Girls (Artemesia Theatre) SS! Romeo & Juliet (Chicago Shakespeare), Little Women and The Jigsaw Bride (First Folio Theatre), and The New Word (Misalliance Repertory Theatre). Regional credits: Angel Street, Cry It Out, and Spike Heels (The Sharon Studio) and Undiscovered Country, Henry VIII (Oklahoma Shakespeare). TV Credits: Chicago PD. She received her B.F.A. in Acting from UW-Stevens Point and is proudly repped by DDO Chicago. Huge thank you to family and friends for all their love and support. Salamat sa Diyos sa lahat, gracias a Dios por todo.