LION

Ky Rambo (professionally: Kylie Anderson) (they/them) is represented by Stewart Talent. Ky is a company member at Avalanche Theatre and a founding company member at Bramble Theatre Company but has worked with a medley of other theaters in Chicago including Redtwist, Remy Bumppo, Steppenwolf, and Lookingglass Theatre. Ky has studied at University of Oklahoma (BFA: Drama, Acting Emphasis), Stella Adler’s Studio in New York City, NY (Physical Theatre), The Actor’s Gymnasium in Evanston, IL (two years of Aerial Arts and Clown), and School at Steppenwolf (Class of 2019) in Chicago.

WOLF

Alexander Attea is delighted to return to Bramble after understudying Evil Perfect and having his play Grape Leaves performed in 2024’s Festival of Unfinished Work. He is the Artistic Director of Avalanche Theatre, the Creative Director of the Fine Arts Building & Studebaker Theater, and a playwright, musician, and visual artist. He is currently a member of New Arab American Theatre Works’ Midwest SWANA Playwright Incubator Program. Much love to Dizzy, Dan, and Gaby for this play and process, and of course to Maddy. More at AlexanderAttea.com.

BABOON

Haley Bolithon could not be more thrilled to be playing her royal highness Princess Green Bean. Past Bramble credits include Daughter in Racecar Racecar Racecar, Ryan in Rooted, and The Festival of Unfinished Works 2024-25. Chicago theatre: Grey House, The Haven Place, and Revolution (u/s) at A Red Orchid, Hatfield & McCoy, The Nutcracker, and Henry V at The House, Pinocchio at Chicago Children's Theatre, A Christmas Carol at the Goodman, Dogs (u/s) at Red Theatre, Scenes with Girls (Independent) and others. Film/TV: Somebody Somewhere (HBO), Work in Progress (Showtime), Knives & Skin (Chicago Film Project). Haley is an ensemble member at Bramble and Avalanche Theatre. Shoutout to mom for sending copious TikToks of Cindy the Baboon "to prepare for the role."

SAINT FRANCIS

Chicago native, Rasheeda Denise, is excited and deeply honored to be a part of Pets and eternally grateful to continue her journey as an ensemble member with Bramble Theatre. She earned her BFA in Acting from the University of Illinois at Chicago and further honed her craft at The School of Steppenwolf in 2019. Rasheeda’s theatrical journey is a testament to her passion for storytelling, her curiosity about the human experience, and her unwavering dedication to the work. She has had the privilege of appearing in various Chicago productions such as Valiant Theater’s New Works Festival, Dance Little Sister, The Finer Things, and multiple runs of The Vagina Monologues. Her film credits include Sweet Nothings, Kismet, and The Real Untruth. Beyond the stage and screen, Rasheeda firmly believes in the transformative power of art and its ability to spark empathy, conversation, and meaningful change. Through intentional craft, active compassion, and a relentless belief in possibility, she strives to create work that resonates, empowers, and connects.

TIGER

Capri Gehred-O’Connell is delighted to be back working with the Bramble Theatre team! Chicago theater credits include A Public Reading of An Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, Museum and Hamlet: A Collision (Northwestern University), Jury Duty and Joan of Arkansas (NU/Woolly Mammoth Collaboration), Time is a Color and the Color is Blue (Avalanche Theatre) and The Moors (A Red Orchid Theatre.) She is a recent MFA Graduate from Northwestern University.

MACAQUE

Suzy Krueckeberg is thrilled to act with Bramble where she is an ensemble member. She was recently in The Totality of All Things at Redtwist. Other credits include Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Sonia), Ripcord (Marilyn), Plano (U/S Mother), Twelfth Night (Toby Belch), and Rabbit Hole (Nat). Suzy is a graduate of School at Steppenwolf, Black Box Academy, and Second City’s Conservatory. She is represented by DDO Chicago. Learn more at suzykrueckeberg.com.

MOUNTAIN LION

Ben F. Locke is a Black, Queer and Nonbinary Chicago Writer, Actor, Director, Casting Director and Producer. Most of my work focuses on Black/Queer experiences and tries to focus on joy rather than trauma, as a way to expand how this industry sees us and what stories we're allowed to be part of. More stories for us, by us. Ben is a Chicago actor, director, writer, and casting director. They have worked with theatres such as Steppenwolf, Court, Drury Lane, Music Theatre Works, House Theatre and more. They are forever grateful for all the support of family, friends and loved ones! You can find Ben’s plays at The New Play Exchange.

BEAR

Johnard Washington hails from the “great” state of Texas but has made a new home making art here in Chicago. This Bramble ensemble member has worked with Akvavit Theatre, Broken Nose Theatre, Citadel Theatre, First Floor Theatre, Ghostlight Theatre, Lifefline, Strawdog, Oracle Productions, Red Tape Theatre, and Steppenwolf.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Alice Wu (she/her) CHICAGO: VEAL, Revolution u/s (A Red Orchid Theatre), The Skin of Our Teeth (Remy Bumppo), Time is a Color and the Color is Blue (Avalanche Theatre), Non Player Character (Red Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Midsommer Flight), Arabia, Arabia! (The Plagiarists), ADDITIONAL: The Many Deaths of Nathan Stubblefield (Humana Festival), Circle Mirror Transformation u/s (Actors Theatre of Louisville). TV/FILM/WEB: Chicago Fire; Empire; Hive; Wheelhouse; Tears to a Glass Eye. EDUCATION: BFA at NDSU and the Professional Training Company acting apprenticeship at Actors Theatre of Louisville. Alice is an ensemble member of Avalanche Theatre and Red Theatre and is represented by DDO Artists Agency. BIG love to DJ & JB

U/S LION & MOUNTAIN LION

Amontae Banks is a Chicago based actor who grew up in Hammond, IN. After years of training and taking his debut from Forest Park theatre, he plans to be seen all around Chicago. Starting where you are right now.

U/S TIGER & BABOON

Madeline Bunke is delighted to return to the Bramble, where she understudied last year’s production of RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR. She has also worked with Oil Lamp Theater (Cry It Out, The God Committee, Love, Loss, and What I Wore), Griffin Theatre (Marys Seacole), the Shakespeare Project of Chicago (Romeo and Juliet), and Metropolis Performing Arts Center (Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, A Christmas Carol). TV credits include Chicago Med and Chicago Fire (NBCUniversal). She is also a writer and Moth StorySlam winner. Madeline is proudly represented by Big Mouth Talent.

U/S WOLF & BEAR

Will Burdin is humbled to be working for the first time with Bramble. Other Chicago credits include: Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare In Love (Chicago Shakespeare); A Lie of the Mind (Raven); Lucy & Charlie's Honeymoon (Lookingglass Theatre); Love Song (Remy Bumppo); In Quietness (A Red Orchid); and other work with Steep, Timeline Theatre Company, Oak Park Festival Theatre, Northlight, About Face Theatre, and Organic Theater Company. Will received his BFA from Northern Illinois University, and has studied with American Players Theatre, Shakespeare & Company, and at the Moscow Art Theatre School in Moscow, Russia.

U/S JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Stephanie Fongheiser (she/her) is thrilled to be returning to Bramble Theatre for a full production after previously performing in their staged readings of Blood of My Mother and Cancelina. Chicago credits include: Dear Jack, Dear Louise (u/s, Metropolis Theatre), Time is a Color and the Color is Blue (Avalanche Theatre), Mercy Killing (Open Space Arts), The Brightest Thing in the World (u/s, About Face), A Christmas Carol (u/s, Drury Lane Theatre), Little Women (First Folio Theatre), and Frankenstein (Oil Lamp Theatre). She is a company member at Avalanche Theatre and is represented by BMG Talent.

U/S MACAQUE & SAINT FRANCIS

Mary Margaret is delighted to be working with Bramble for the first time! You may have seen her recently as Lizzie in Pride and Prejudice with Parker Players Theatre or Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web with YPT. Mary has worked with companies like City Lit, Porchlight Music Theatre, Young People’s Theater, Parker Players Theater, Citadel, Oil Lamp Theater, and Metropolis. Mary Margaret is a classically trained soprano and studied theatre at Millikin University with a focus in vocal performance. She deeply thanks her family and friends for their love, support, and generosity. Mary Margaret is represented by Talent X Alexander. www.mccormackmarym.com