Cast (alphabetical)

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Chloe Baldwin (Rosalind) is elated to make her Eclectic debut playing a favorite role. She is an ensemble member of Babes With Blades Theatre Company and is also a fight and intimacy choreographer. Most recently, she has been seen as Scarlet in Babes With Blades' World Premiere of "The Invisible Scarlet O'Neil," and understudying for Remy Bumppo and Oak Park Festival Theatre. She is represented by Stewart Talent and is a graduate of Theatre School at DePaul. ChloeBaldwin.net



Kyle Burch (Charles/William) is beyond excited to be making not only his Eclectic Theatre premier, but also his Chicago premier in this production of As You Like It, and he could not be more grateful for this chance to dive headfirst into the Chicago theatre scene! Kyle received his BFA in Acting from Central Michigan University and has been acting professionally for three years across the Midwest. His most recent gig was touring the east coast with Brightstar Children’s Theatre. He would like to thank his family and friends for their undying support and love. 
Laura Carney (Jacques)* is pleased to be playing on a set instead of painting one! She is a sometimes-actor who was last seen as Van's Sister in Dog Sees God (Eclectic), and a full-time Charge Artist at Means of Production. Her work can be seen all over the city in theatres that include Steppenwolf, Writers', and Northwestern. She'd like to thank her home company, Eclectic Full Contact, for the opportunity to forgo designing their sets (The Shape of Things, The History Boys) and play this challenging role. All the world's a stage so make noise enough!
Megan DeLay (Audrey) is thrilled to be making her debut with Eclectic! In the Chicago area, she has worked with Lifeline, Black Button Eyes, Akvavit, Arc Theatre, Piccolo, Artemisia, Dead Writer's Collective, Open Door Rep, and is an Ensemble Member with Promethean Theatre. Regional credits include: In the Next Room,Tartuffe, and Two Gentlemen of Verona at Asolo Repertory.Megan received her MFA in Acting from FSU/Asolo Conservatory, BFA from Millikin University. www.megandelay.com
Nick Dorado (Duke Fredrick) is delighted to make his Eclectic debut. Other recent productions include: PAR FOR THE CORPSE (Oil Lamp Theater), MEGASTASIS (Eclipse Theatre), CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION and SCARCITY (Redtwist Theatre), A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Devonshire Playhouse) and BITTERSWEET AMBROSIA (Meter Feeder Productions). Nick thanks his parents for instilling in him a love of theater. And thank YOU for supporting live theater in Chicago!
Jessica Lauren Fisher (Celia)* is thrilled to be back onstage with her Eclectic Full Contact Theatre family, where she is a founding member. She has performed throughout the Chicago and Indiana area in theatre, musicals, and opera playing everything from mice to men. Favorite roles include Lucy in Jekyll and Hyde, Adele in Die Fledermaus and Sarah Daniels in Spinning Into Butter (also with Eclectic). She is ever grateful to her partner in everything Andrew. LVYA Mom!
Val Gerard Garcia Jr. (Le Beau/Amiens) is honored to work with Eclectic after workingwith them in their inaugural 24-Hour Play Festival! When he’s not performing, Val enjoys watching Rupaul’s Drag Race, nail art tutorials, and professional wrestling. Previous credits include: Rudolph the Red Hosed Reindeer (Hell in a Handbag), Zombie Bathhouse (Campsongs), The VS. Series (Drinking & Writing), and 24-Hour Festivals with Nothing without a Company and Tabula Rasa. Val is a proud graduate of The University of
Pittsburgh. Valgerard.Weebly.com
​David Gordon-Jonson (Oliver) returns to Eclectic Full Contact Theatre, where he’s previously appeared in A Christmas Carol and Ordinary Days. Chicago credits include Arnie the Doughnut (Lifeline), Little Miss Sunshine (Chicago Theatre Workshop), The Most Happy Fella (Theo Ubique), It’s a Wonderful Life (Metropolis), Tug of War: Civil Strife (Chicago Shakespeare), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (First Folio). He has worked regionally at Indiana Festival Theatre, Jewish Theatre of Bloomington, Cardinal Stage Company, and Cincinnati Opera.
Christopher John Grella (u/s Adam/Frederick/Lords/ Servants/Touchstone) is very excited to be working with Eclectic for the first time. Other credits include: Love & Information (Remy Bumppo u/s performed), The Winters Tale (First Folio), Change the Night Owl (both productions), Henry V, The Tempest, Pericles (Orlando Shakespeare u/s). He is a graduate of Barat College, the Chicago Academy for the Arts and Truthful Acting Studios in Orlando. He thanks everyone both involved in this production and not.
Kent Joseph (Adam/Sir Oliver Martext) Kent’s first brush with the Bard was at Columbia College playing Gremio in Taming of the Shrew. His first paying gig was the following year in summer stock as Verges in Much Ado About Nothing. He would later direct A Midsummer Night’s Dream, unexpectedly being thrust into the role of Bottom. Kent was then seduced by musical theatre and modern dramas, but is tickled pink to be working with Eclectic, returning to Shakespeare. https://kentjoseph.weebly.com
Tim Lee (Touchstone) is an actor and improviser who performs around the Chicago area. He holds a BA in Theatre, and has studied at iO Chicago and with Black Box Acting. He just finished a run of Cyrano with Theatre Above the Law. He recently achieved certification in Unarmed combat from the SAFD and is working towards the rest of his weapons. He wishes to thank Miona for her constant support. Be brave. Be fearless.
Lisa McConnell (u/s: Duke Senior, Corin/Hymen, Ladies) is honored to make her Shakespearean debut in As You Like It with The Eclectic Theatre. A student of Acting Studio Chicago and the world, Lisa has had the good fortune to play Lula Green in the Jeff Recommended, Wedding Band:A Love/Hate Story in Black & White, with The Artistic Home Theater, and Dr. Martha Livingstone in Agnes of God with The Aleatoric Theatre. A native New Yorker, Lisa lives in Hyde Park with her teenage son.  
Izis Mollinedo (Lady/Page, u/s: Rosalind/Orlando) is incredibly thrilled to be working with Eclectic Theatre for the first time! She is an actor, singer, musician, who earned her BFA in acting at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has previously worked with The Unrehearsed Shakespeare Company, Pride Films and Plays, The Hypocrites, Signal Ensemble, and Babes With Blades (of which she is a company member with). She is a proud geek of many fandoms, always feel free to ask her about them.
Carleigh Obrochta (Lady/Page, u/s Audrey/Phoebe)* is thrilled to be back on the stage after being back stage for a few years as Eclectic's and Refuge Theatre Project's resident stage manager! She has previously been seen on stage as Aunt Gussie in Come Blow Your Horn (James Downing Theatre) and Mabel Tidings in Pride's Crossing (Elmhurst College Mill Theatre). Thanks to family and friends for their unwavering support!
Julian Serna (Lord/Jacques De Bios u/s: Charles/Le Beau) is excited to be back working with Eclectic Full Contact Theatre! Since graduating last May from Northern Illinois University with his BA in Theatre Studies with an emphasis in Acting, he has previously been seen in Eclectic’s The Last Days of Judas Iscariot as Saint Peter and Matthias, as well as a devised production of May Day at Rhino Fest as Key.
Aja Singletary (Orlando) is delighted to make her Chicago debut with EFCT! Aja received her B.A. in Theatre Performance at Fordham University. She has worked with Theatre Unspeakable in Philadelphia. She has also worked with Primary Stages and The Byzantine Choral Project in NYC. She thanks Katie, Tess and her cast for their work, their laughter and their thin mints.  More info @ ajacsingletary.weebly.com
Taylor Sorrel (Dennis/2nd Lord to Duke Senior, u/s: William/Amiens/Oliver) is excited to be back with Eclectic Full Contact! An Atlanta native, Taylor's recent credits include Romeo and Juliet (Citadel), The History Boys (Eclectic), and Twelfth Night (NFDC). Much love to his family and his cat.
Christopher Sylvie (Silvius) is thrilled to be joining the cast of As You Like It. Sylvie graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana where he earned his B.S. in Theatre Performance/Directing. Recent credits include King of Shadows (Janus Theatre Company), The Last Days of the Commune (Prop Thtr), Alone, with Friends (Prop Thtr), Tacho (U/S) in Into the Beautiful North (16th Street Theatre). Sylvie is a member of the Equity Member Candidate program.  www.christophersylvie.com
Honey West (Duke Senior)- Degree in Musical Theater from IU.  She stared in “Dirty Dreams of a Clean Cut Kid”“Vampire Lesbians of Sodom”“Diva Diaries”“Jerry’s Girls” and “Tony and Tony Wedding. 2 Best Actress Award from Broadway World.com, for “Pussy on the House” and “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” Jeff Nomination for best supporting actress for Priscilla Queen of the Desert”, 2 After Dark Awards for Outstanding Cabaret. Inductee “Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame”.
Alice Wu (Phoebe) is thrilled to be working with Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Company. Past credits: The Many Deaths of Nathan Stubblefield (Humana Festival), The Skin of Our Teeth (Remy Bumppo), Circle Mirror Transformation u/s, Home Invasion (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Romeo & Juliet, Lysistrata, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (North Dakota State University). Education: BFA at North Dakota State University and the Professional Training Company acting apprenticeship at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. 
Therese Renée Young (Corin/Hymen) is riveted for her first professional acting debut to be with Eclectic Full Contact Theatre as Corin/Hymen. She’s previously known for her collegiate roles at the College of Dupage as Madame Perrodon in Carmilla, The Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol and as part of a dynamic improv team known as the Moustache Tales. She’s currently completing her BA in Theatre and Performance at the University of Illinois at Chicago.