Within A Shadow Yearbook

"I'm hard to remember, but I'm impossible to forget." LaRose Washington (she/her) is extremely honored and grateful that you are here! This production is a dream come true for her, so she can't wait for you to experience her writing, directing, and acting. LaRose received her B.A. in Theatre from the University of Southern California and is repped by BMG Talent. Some of her recent acting credits include: Vinegar Tom (Red Theater), Where the Air Meets The Water (Avalanche Theatre), and Quitter (Broken Nose Theatre). LaRose would like to thank her family, boyfriend, and friends for their constant support through the long journey of making this project. This show is dedicated to y'all. With that being said, she hopes you enjoy her labor of love: Within A Shadow.

"Joylessness is not a sign of maturity." Theresa Liebhart (she/her) is an actor and musician based in Chicago. Most recently, you may have seen her understudying Mary in Mary’s Wedding at Oil Lamp Theater. Other recent credits include work with The Plagiarists, Factory Theater, Red Theater, Shattered Globe Theatre, Midsommer Flight, Pride Films & Plays, Shakespeare All-Stars, and Richmond Shakespeare Festival. She is represented by Chicago Talent Network. Stay connected with her at theresaliebhart.com.

"In the grand scheme, life is a fleeting moment ; make it count " SaniaFaith (she/her) is an actress based in Chicago. Recently she worked with Nothing Without a Company Playing the Role of Echo in switch Hitta by Pen wilder. Prior to that she performed in Footholds vol.5 with The Imposters Theatre Company. Sania is beyond excited to be working with Red theatre and very thankful to be apart of this production!

"Write your story with the pen of the present." TANNER SABOL (he/him) is a professional actor, singer, and coach. He attended the University of North Dakota where he received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with an emphasis in acting. He has played roles such as Chuck in She Kills Monsters, Butch in Leading Ladies, and Cat in the Hat in Seussical: The Musical, and has also done coaching for the young actors in his hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Since moving to Chicago, you may have seen him perform as Philippe in Saluting the Sun at the Edge Theatre. Within A Shadow is Tanner's second theatrical production in Chicago and he is incredibly ecstatic to be sharing the stage with such incredibly talented and inspiring individuals! Stay connected with his upcoming projects at tannersabol.com.

"Don't to go through life just to say 'I got through it' go through life to say 'I Lived'" Matt Chester (he/him) is a Chicago based actor. Recent works include Authentic in Die Hard 4 Your Love (Factory Theater), Hades/Theseus in Party at the Pantheon (Factory Theater). Other works include Oberon/Theseus in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Wishing Well Theatre) and Paul in Lane Call: A Night of Closing (Factory Theater). He studied acting at Acting Studio Chicago. He is very excited and honored to be apart of Within A Shadow

"Do the best you can with what you know at the time." - My mom Lydia Moss (she/her) is an actor, playwright, and dramaturg who’s called Chicago home since 2020. Her recent acting credits include Celia in As You Like It (Montana Shakespeare in the Schools), Anansi the Spider in Anansi the Spider (ImprovPlayhouse), and Emma in Betrayal (Edge of the Wood Theater). Her other theater interests include scenic painting, theater administration, Shakespeare education, and Theater for Young Audiences. She's collaborated with Definition Theatre and Congo Square Theatre as a dramaturg and playwright, and worked with Porchlight Music Theatre and Buffalo Ensemble Theatre as a scenic charge. She’s excited to join the cast of Within a Shadow for her Red Theater debut!

"You can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love."- Jim Carrey Will Colley (he/him) is thrilled to be working with the amazing Within A Shadow Team. Originally from Colorado, Will is proud to be a Chicago based actor and theatre artist. Most recently, Will was seen as Hudson Nowell in New Oleanna with The Fat Theatre Project and previously in Wampyrre with Municipal Hole Company and On Either Side of all the Late Unpleasantness with Possibilities Theatre Company. Will is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago’s theatre program and is represented for on-camera work by Dream Team Talent. Stay connected and learn about upcoming projects at will-colley.com.

"Here for a short time not a long time. Shout out to my boyz” Jeffrey (he/him) is excited to be working on Within A Shadow in association with Red Theater! Recent (selected) theatre credits include: J Swizzle in Die Hard 4 Your Luv (Factory Theater), Elon u/s in brother sister cyborg space (Raven Theatre), Father Flynn in Doubt (Prism Theatre), and Rexy/Jason in The Legend of Georgia McBride (Metropolis Performing Arts Centre). If you want to see more of him, check out The Appraiser (Ceej Media) and Second First Kiss (an Independent Production) out now! Insta: @jeffrey.simps

"Peace, Love, Unity and Creativity" Margo Harper, is a native of Chicago. She is a director, actress, playwright, drama instructor, screenwriter, songstress, song writer, performance poet, radio DJ, puppeteer and children’s minister. Margo taught drama for Carlow University Diversity Program and the Community College of Allegheny County, Studied psychology drama and theater at the University of Pittsburgh. She has appeared on TV shows and films. Margo is a member of the gospel group, Cliff Dubose and Divine. She has done national tours and numerous theatrical productions including, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf” (Wilkinsburg Theater, Pittsburgh, PA), “Shakin The Mess Out of Misery” (Kuntu Repertory Theater, Pittsburgh, PA) , “When A Women’s Fed Up” (David PaytonProductions, Charlotte, N. Carolina) “Amen Corner” (Actors of America Theater, Chicago, IL), “A Raisin in the Sun” (Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL), “The Billboard”(16th Street Theater, Chicago, IL). “Daddy’s Little Girl” (Black Butterfly Productions, Chicago, IL), “Shed” ( Perception’s Theater 3rd Annual BIPOC Play Festival), “Warm on the Cooling Board” (MPAACT Theater). Margo has directed several productions including the recent production of “Jane” (Connective Theater Company, Chicago, IL).

"One Day At A Time! Do your absolute best and FORGET the rest. Let-it-go.....

Pack light. - Erykah Badu Tierra Matthews (she/her) is excited to be part of a project such as Within A Shadow in association with Red Theater. Her most recent credits include Whitney in Die Hard 4 Your Luv and Chorus #1 in Party at the Pantheon (Factory Theatre), Woman #1 U/S in Life of the Mississippi Delta (Lifeline Theater) and Jessica U/S in Hand to God (Paramount Theatre). She is grateful for this opportunity and her loving community from Oklahoma City to Chicago.

"Trust until it's completely broken. Hope until it's completely lost. Laugh until it's completely silent. But love no matter what. Love is never complete." Sophie Civetta (she/her) is thrilled to be making her Den Theatre debut with this fantastic team! Sophie a Chicago-based actress, writer, comedian, and dancer. Make sure you catch her in the new sci-fi dramedy feature The Becomers which premiered at Cannes Film Festival and is running in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles this fall. Some of Sophie’s other most recent credits include, Camelot Lost and Chekhov's Bong: Uncle Vanya (The Edge Theatre), Doomscroll: The Web Series, and Alice in Wonderland (Berger Cultural Center). Sophie’s training comes from her BA at Northwestern University, The Second City Conservatory, and The Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, Ireland. Sophie is represented by the incredible folks at Grossman & Jack Talent. Keep up to date with what Sophie is working on at www.sophiecivetta.com

"Embrace change, learn from failure, capitalize on success...and be at least a touch optimistic." Garrett Wiegel (he/him) is an actor based in Chicago. He was most recently in The Rustin Arrest, one of many short plays in the Black Men Talk Play Festival. Other credits include Orpheus in the New Year (The Artistic Home), Party at the Pantheon and Lane Call (The Factory Theater), Boeing Boeing and Charley’s Aunt (Saint Sebastian Players Theatre). Garrett studied acting at the Chicago College of Performing Arts and the Meisner Technique at The Artistic Home. He’s excited to be reunited with some of his past cast-mates and create some thought provoking theatre with the cast and crew of Within A Shadow.

"'The human voice has notes no other instrument has. It’s like being between the keys of a piano. The notes are there, you can sing them, but they can’t be found on any instrument. That’s like me. I live in-between.' - Nina Simone " Clarence Young (He/Him) Is Chicago actor/singer-songwriter/musician and is excited to be making his debut performance at Den theatre, in association with Red Theatre, and an amazing group of talented performers to produce an original work made for film and adapted for the stage that the director has put so much heart and work into. Clarence’s Chicago credits include House Musical - Coming of Age In the Age of House (Camp Songs Productions), orkshop of CARGO: A Semi Musical (Chicago Dramatist). Prior to that he was in a workshop of Is You Is (Chicago Theater Festival) & Pirates of Penzance (Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company). Clarence is a Chicago native and is also a vocalist in local band Family Junket. He wants to thank his family and friends for their continued support.