MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM

SPENCER HUFFMAN (PLAYWRIGHT) is a playwright, director, and actor based in Chicago. His plays include: EVIL PERFECT, THE SHAPE OF THE BONES, THE BASEBALL GODS, WHEN WE WERE LITTLE, and SHINE DOWN ON US. He has been a fellow at Millay Arts, The Marble House Project, and the Kerouac Project of Orlando. His directing work includes site-specific productions of FAR AWAY by Caryl Churchill (The New Theatre Project), JERUSALEM by Jez Butterworth, and BUG by Tracy Letts. Spencer is a Fulbright Scholar for playwriting, a graduate of the School at Steppenwolf, and an ensemble member at Bramble Theatre. BA: Kenyon College.

JONATHAN SHABOO (DIRECTOR) is a Canadian actor, director and comedian. U.S. National Tour: The Kite Runner and Evil Dead: The Musical. Regional and international: The Band’s Visit and A Distinct Society (Writers Theatre), Layalina (Goodman Theatre), Julie: After Strindberg (Untold Wants), and Greater Expectations (The Second City Toronto). Jonathan is excited to direct the world premiere of Evil Perfect at Bramble Theatre in Chicago, where he is a founder and ensemble member. He is a graduate of the School at Steppenwolf.

DELENA BRADLEY (SCENIC DESIGN) is a costume and scenic designer currently based out of Chicago, IL. Recent credits: scenic design for Fizz And Ginger with Chicago Fringe Opera at Theater Wit, Fefu and Her Friends and Yerma at University of Illinois Chicago, assistant scenic designer for Describe The Night at Steppenwolf Theatre and Inherit The Wind at Goodman Theatre (scenic designer-Collette Pollard), costume design for Orlando and The Importance of Being Earnest at North Central College. Delena received her M.F.A. from The University of Texas at Austin, and bachelor’s degree from Ball State University.

SHELBI WILKIN (COSTUME DESIGN) is a costume designer, fashion historian, and educator originally from the Northwest. She has worked as a costume, makeup, and wig designer, draper, crafts artisan, and makeup artist. Her design credits include the premier productions of Invisible, The Left Hand of Darkness, and Successful Strategies. Costume designs include Hamlet, Rehearsal for Murder, Blackademics, In the Next Room, The Moors, Scorched, and The Marriage of Figaro. Shelbi enjoys exploring the world, trying new food, and any opportunity to spend time outdoors. She especially enjoyed her time in Oregon backpacking the Cascades and exploring local breweries.

HENRY TOOHEY (LIGHTING DESIGN) is excited to return to Bramble! His lighting and technical work has been seen at theaters in and around the Chicago area, including the Paramount, Greenhouse, the Den, the Marriott, and Cornservatory. He is a proud member of IATSE 2 and received his BA in Theater from Kenyon college.

HEATH HAYS (SOUND DESIGN)

EVY BURCH (PROPS DESIGN) It is a pleasure to work on the premiere of Evil Perfect. Previous works; Hat Maker's Wife (Theatre Evolve/ 2024), Wolves (Red Twist Theatre/ 2023), Golden Girls Save Christmas (Hell In Handbag/ 2023), Agnes of God (Red Twist Theatre/ 2022). Thank you to my friends and family for supporting me!

TRISTIN HALL (FIGHTS AND INTIMACY DESIGN) is eager to get lost in the Bramble once again! They are a Chicago born and raised actor, Intimacy and Fight Choreographer trained with IDC, SAFD, and BASSC. Their last trek into the Bramble was for the Festival of Unfinished Work where they had at the joy of choreographing some scrappy cheerleaders. Previously they've choreographed at Northlight, Steep, Strawdog, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Writers, Theater Evolve, and Imposters Theatre. Tristin is also one of the founding members of Gladiator Fight Night and Point Theatre Project-. All the love to their family for their constant support!

AJA SINGLETARY (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR) is excited to work on Bramble's first show. Her director credits include: Remembrance by Ben F. Locke (Bramble's Festival of Unfinished Works),The Whole Sheamus Thing by L.C Bernadine and Ben Auxier (Bramble's FOUW), and On the Greenbelt (AD, Strawdog). Next up, she will direct a reading of Short-Changed by Jordan Gleaves at Redtwist Theatre. Aja is also a performer, choreographer and a teacher. You'll most likely catch her sharing food videos, dancing and quoting Spongebob. Education: Fordham University. Represented by Gray Talent Group.

DAN WASHELESKY (DRAMATURG) is a director, dramaturg, playwright, teaching artist, and Managing Director of Bramble Theatre Company. Credits include: Steppenwolf Theatre (Describe the Night, The Children, The Rembrandt, Lindiwe), Paramount Theatre (An Act of God), Silk Road Cultural Center & Stage Center Theatre (Black Bear Island), The Passage Theatre (The Miscellany, Happy Birthday Mars Rover, Spirits to Enforce), Valiant Theatre (First Called, The Reverend Dr. Paul(i) Murray), Pride Arts Center (Dex & Abby, Afterglow), Eclectic Full Contact Theatre (Richard III), St. Louis Actors’ Studio (Blackbird), First Run Theatre (Prometheus’ Dream, Bird’s Nest). Upcoming: Manhattan Theatre Club (Dakar 2000).

MATTHEW LUNT (ARTISTIC PRODUCER) is the proud co-founder of Bramble Theatre Company. Acting credits include theatrical productions with Red Orchid, Court Theatre, Victory Gardens, The House Theatre, Red Twist, and of course Bramble Theatre Co. Film and TV highlights include shows with Amazon Studios (Patriot) and Apple TV (Shining Girls). He is so thankful for your support of new American Theatre. Welcome to our show!

KARISSA MURRELL MYERS (CASTING) is a Chicago-based Filipino American theatre maker who serves as the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Bramble Theatre Company. Winner of the 2023 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award and O’Neill NPC Finalist for her play Black Bear Island. She was featured in American Theatre Magazine’s “Theatre Workers You Should Know”, and in Newcity Stage's "Players 2023: Who Really Performs in Chicago Right Now". Resident Casting Director at Strawdog Theatre, Karissa also does freelance casting and consultations for theatre companies in the Chicago-land area and around the US. She is an acting coach and teaches as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Illinois Chicago. MFA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, graduate of The School at Steppenwolf. Member of SAG-AFTRA and The Dramatist Guild. www.kmurrellmyers.com

ASHLEY GREENWOOD (RESEARCH ASSOCIATE) is a local Chicago actor, dramaturg, and director in the making. She had a wonderful time working as a Research Associate for Evil Perfect. Ashley is an ensemble member at Oil Lamp Theater, and has started her own theatre company with two other cofounders, called Authentic Chicago Ensemble (ACE). ACE opens their first production at the Greenhouse Theater Center on March 14, 2025 titled “Safe Landing: How the Owls Saved Me”. Ashley is represented by Big Mouth Talent, and hopes you enjoy this thrilling, intricate script that the creative team and cast have worked so hard on!

AMAL MAZEN SALEM (PRODUCTION MANAGER) is a Palestinian-American artist born and raised in the southwest side of Chicago and is passionate about making theater accessible, equitable and a way to serve and interact with our communities. Previously, she PM’d at Jackalope Theatre and A Red Orchid Theatre. She graduated from Northwestern University after studying Theater Performance and Management, and she can now be found at her new position as the Admin Associate with Palestine Legal. Amal is honored to work with Evil Perfect’s fantastic team, especially Co-Worker Number 217, to put on Bramble’s first full production in this space!

ANDY CAHOON (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR)

MIGUEL SALGADO, JR. (STAGE MANAGER) is so happy to be returning to Bramble Theatre Company! Previous productions at Bramble include The Festival of Unfinished Work. Other regional credits include The Language Archive and Buried Child at AstonRep Theatre Company. They are grateful for the opportunity to join a group of amazing and talented artists.

EMMA CRUMPTON (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) Originally from Starkville, Mississippi, Emma is excited to assistant stage manage her second production with Bramble Theatre Company! A graduate of Northwestern University, she has stage managed both new works and classics for Northwestern student productions, Candle House Theatre Company, Thompson Street Opera, and of course Bramble Theatre Company.

ADDITIONAL STAFF

CAMRYN ROGERS (PAINTER)

CHASE BARRON (LEAD ELECTRICIAN)

EMMA BRANDENBURGER (WARDROBE MANAGER)

JOSH DERBY (OVERHIRE)

IAN MARYFIELD (OVERHIRE)