Backstage
Shakespeare's R&J
- Cast & Crew -
- Cast & Crew -
Student One - Andrew Lund
Curtis Jackson is originally from Philadelphia, PA and attended Plymouth State University in New Hampshire where he earned a BA in Acting. Here in Chicago he has had the pleasure of working with Redmoon Theater (Guerrilla Spectacle Ensemble), Steppenwolf Theatre Company (The Heart is a Lonely Hunter; u/s John Singer, Harry, Patient 2), Towle Theater/Kokandy Productions (Good Boys and True; Justin Simmons), and works with ChicSpeare Production Co. to bring the magic of Shakespeare to the classroom through Romeo and Juliet. Curtis would like to dedicate his performance to you.
Student Two - Andrew Lund
Nathan Ducker is positively giddy to be making his Chicago debut, having just moved to the city in October. He recieved his BFA from Oklahoma City University; favorite credits include Iago (Othello), Eugene (Biloxi Blues), and Grumio (Taming of the Shrew). He also directed Oleanna and Three Days of Rain for OCU. All my love to my supportive parents and my BFAXI family for inspiring me.
Student Four - Matt Dyson
Matt Dyson is thrilled to be making his third appearance with Idle Muse, performing previously as Vinnie in St. Scarlet and Jerry in Jerry and Tom. A graduate of The University of Oklahoma, he has performed in Chicago with Lyric Opera, American Theater Company, One Theatre Company, Pub Theater Company, Theatre-Hikes, Verismo Opera Club, Village Players, Windy City Players, North Lakeside Players, Red Square, and the Easy Street Players. Favorites include Max in Lend Me a Tenor, Demetrius in Midsummer, Anthony in The House of Yes, Danny in West (and North) Side Story, Tom in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Matt in The Marriage of Bette and Boo, Andy in Love Letters, and Harry Pepper in Barefoot in the Park. He has performed regionally as Bottom in Midsummer, Hal in Proof, Bennie in Touch, and Kip inWonder of the World. He has hazel green eyes and enjoys misty boat rides on the Chicago River. www.mattdyson.com.
Elizabeth MacDougald is a proud member of the Idle Muse family. She unashamedly admits to pulling most of What The Weird Sisters Saw from her own closet, has shoved people (including herself) into Victorian corsets and straight jackets for Sherlock Holmes: The Last Adventure and Dracula, and had to have the medieval gowns from The Lion In Winter forcibly removed from her hands as she desperately wanted to give them a good home. She is also a proud member of Babes With Blades Theatre Company, and can be seen in the upcoming production of Trash, the winner of the Joining Sword And Pen Play Writing Competition. As always, much love to her family, her boy, Steve, and her familiar, Willow.
Stage Manager - Rebecca Cagney
Rebecca Cagney is excited to be stage managing for Idle Muse for the first time. Other Chicago shows include Interrogation Primer and Through the Middle Ground at The Side Project Shadowlands and Sanders Family Christmas at Provision Theatre and Low Pay Don’t Pay at Piccolo Theatre. Rebecca is a graduate from the University of Wyoming where she worked on Hamlet, Into The Woods, Chorus Line and Picasso at the Lapin Agile. She hopes you enjoy the show.
* Denotes Idle Muse Ensemble Member