PLAYWRIGHT

Hanna Kime is a Chicago-based playwright. Her work has been presented with companies such as Benson Drive Productions, the Goodman, Berkeley Rep, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, Steep, American Blues, Dacha, Bramble, and [producingbody], among others. Recent Chicago productions include THE TARGETED at A Red Orchid Theatre, DOGS at Red Theater, and THE BEST DAMN THING at The Understudy. Kime is a two-time Jeff nominee for New Work, two-time O’Neill Finalist, a Seven Devils Finalist, won the OKC Rep New Voices contest, and was a semifinalist in the BAPF, ANPF, and PSPF. She is represented by UTA and managed by Curate.

DIRECTOR

AMY CARPENTER [she/her] is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist from Atlanta, GA whose practice centers around negotiating uncertainty and finding revelation through performance. In Chicago, she has been privileged to work with First Floor Theater, TimeLine Theatre, Raven Theatre, The Barrens Theatre, Refracted Theatre Company, A Red Orchid Theatre, and Bramble Theatre Company. She co-founded artistic collective [producingbody] in 2021 and directing credits include: 4.48 PSYCHOSIS (co-direction w/ Claire Bauman), BIG LOVE, SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR, and the workshop of Hanna Kime’s NEXT DOOR. She’s grateful for the opportunity to collaborate again on this script with this immensely talented team.

HELEN

Spencer Diaz Tootle (she/her) is an actor, designer and playwright based in Chicago. A Governing Ensemble Member at The Story Theatre, some of her previous design credits include Marble at The Gift Theatre, Andy Warhol Presents: The Cocaine Play at Jackalope Theatre Company, The Targeted and Birds of North America at A Red Orchid Theatre, Pot Girls and At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen at The Story Theatre. Performing credits include The Second City (The Best Decision You Ever Made, Welcome To The Party, Peanut Butter Jelly Time), The Story Theatre (the love object), and Steppenwolf Lookout Series (PREACH: The Block Party, Ladylike, Fukhaus Live). Her first play, Las Fantasmas y Frida Kahlo, was awarded the Chicago DCASE New Play Residency and she is an NBCUniversal Bob Curry Fellow. Spencer is one half of the duo producing CHiSME, a todo Latine y todo queer showcase. You can find and follow her journey on instagram @spencerdiaztootle. She is represented by Grossman and Jack Talent.

ERICA

Sahar Dika is an actor and writer in Chicago, IL. She is a proud member of SAG AFTRA and is represented by DDO Artists Agency. Upcoming: 3obalek, First Floor Theater, winter 2027.

BEBE

PATTY

Caroline Kidwell is happy to be here. IG: @dingusexmachina carolinekidwell.com

JULIE

Mackenzie (she/her) is overjoyed to be reading for Julie again after appearing in [producingbody]'s workshop production last year. Catch her as Lady in the world premiere of Oh, Buddy at Trap Door Theatre, opening in November. Chicago credits include: REMNANTS (Wender Collective), Field of Flesh (Derek Spencer), A Play About David Mamet Writing A Play About Harvey Weinstein (Refracted Theatre Company), It's A Wonderful Life (American Blues). Other credits include; New York City: The Dream: Midsummer (Helena), Head Over Heels (Ensemble); Regional: A Streetcar Named Desire (Stella), Constellations (Marianne), Rabbit Hole (Becca), Heathers (Heather Chandler), Looking Through The Glass (White Queen). Film: The Omro Heist (Amazon Prime). Mackenzie is represented by DDO Artists Agency. www.MackenzieRainaJones.com.

BRENDA

Ashley was most recently seen in in Spaceman with [producingbody] and Pivot with Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, where she is a long time ensemble member. She is also an ensemble member with First Floor (Plano, Evanston Salt Costs Climbing). Recent credits also include the Cave (A Red Orchid), Evil Perfect (Bramble Theatre Company), and The Singularity Play (Jackalope Theatre). Other work includes: Scientific Method, Cal in Camo, Alias Grace, Wrens, These Shining Lives (Rivendell Theatre), Killing Game, The Nether, and A Red Handed Otter (A Red Orchid Theatre); Eric Argyle (Steep Theatre); Men Should Weep, London Wall, and Stage Door (Griffin Theatre) as well as many more. She has appeared in many films and TV episodes including Stuck, The Chi, Chicago Fire, and more. She is represented by Big Mouth talent and is a member of SAG.

MARTHA

ANNA SEIBERT is a proud queer and mixed-race artist, and is excited to collaborate with so many formidable, astute women. Credits: Hair (The DATC); Into the Woods (Kokandy–Jeff Award for Ensemble); Company (Skokie Theatre); The Rip Nelson Holiday Spectacular (Hell in a Handbag); Jack Off The Beanstalk (Pride Arts). She earned a BFA and a certificate of advanced actor Training from Wayne State University and Moscow Art Theatre School, respectively.

SHEILA

Stephanie Shum (she/her) Recent credits include: THE CRUCIBLE, YOU WILL GET SICK, BALD SISTERS, THE GREAT LEAP (Steppenwolf); HUMMINGBIRD (Goodman); THE TARGETED - Jeff Nomination, REVOLUTION, THE MOORS (A Red Orchid); GORGEOUS (Raven/Rivendell); ONE PARTY CONSENT (First Floor); DOGS - Jeff Nomination (Red); MOTHERS (Gift); CHRISTMAS CAROL, TIGER STYLE! (TheatreSquared); among others. Stephanie is a graduate of the School at Steppenwolf and is represented by Gray Talent Group. stephanieshum.com

MIRANDA

Preeti Thaker is a Chicago-based actor and comedian with a lifelong connection to the performing arts. Classically trained in Indian vocal music and dance from a young age, Preeti brings a lifelong passion for performance and cultural storytelling to her work. She is delighted to return to Exit, Pursued By a Play! Notable Chicago theatre credits include Wish You Were Here (Remy Bumppo Theatre), Georgiana & Kitty: A Christmas at Pemberley (Northlight Theatre), Dance Nation (Steppenwolf Theatre), The Lady from the Sea (Court Theatre), and The Moors (A Red Orchid Theatre). Television credits include Deli Boys. Beyond the stage and screen, Preeti is the creator and co-host of FEM THEM, a monthly stand-up comedy open mic celebrating femme and nonbinary comics at The Understudy Coffee & Books. She is a proud 2018 graduate of the School at Steppenwolf and is represented by Stewart Talent.

CATHY

LINDA

Jamila Tyler has most recently performed in Refracted Theatre Co.'s The Shortlist festival. She also was seen in [producingbody]'s workshop production of NextDoor and Raven Theatre's production of Right to Be Forgotten. She has also worked with Steep Theatre, Northlight Theatre and Court Theatre. She is a Chicago native.

KATHY/FELICITY

Michaela Voit (she/hers) is an award-winning actor based in Chicago. Her recent credits include Henry IV Part 1 (Sandbox Theatre Collective) The Importance of Being Ernest (No Dogs in the Kitchen Theatre Co.) The Sugar Wife and Cut to the Chase (The Artistic Home). Michaela has also performed with Facility Theatre, City Lit Theater, Trap Door Theatre, Avalanche Theatre, Ego Death Theatre Company, Organic Theater, and Lifeline Theatre, among others. Thanks to her family and friends! Find Michaela’s work on Instagram @michaela.void or michaela-voit.com.

ALLISON

JOCELYN ZAMUDIO: Dead Girl's Quinceañera, Rust (Goodman Theatre); Do Something Pretty (Rivendell Theatre Company); Sanctuary City, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Billie Jean (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre); Happy Days Are Here (Again) (Steep Theatre); Anna in the Tropics (Remy Bumppo Theatre); Rightlynd (Victory Gardens Theater). REGIONAL: Bull: a love story (Paramount Theatre). TELEVISION: Chicago P.D (NBC), The Chi (Showtime). EDUCATION: School of Theatre & Music University of Illinois Chicago. Jocelyn is represented by Gray Talent Group and a 2025 3Arts Make a Wave awardee.

STAGE MANAGER

Amanda Tancioco Rokosz is a Filipina-American stage manager and proud native of the Chicagoland area. Past credits include All Nighter (SM) with The Village Theater, Black Bear Island (SM) and The Pets (ASM) with Bramble Theatre Company, Hedwig and The Angry Inch (ASM) with Haven Chicago, and The EVOLUTION Asian American Arts Festival with Asian American Arts Chicago (SM). Amanda received her BFA in Stage Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As always, she is so grateful to her family and friends for all of their support. Maraming salamat at mahal kita!