Anticipated Cast
Rachel Mackall (Lizzy Flynn)
Rachel is originally from Baltimore, Maryland, and holds a BFA in Acting Performance from Belmont University. She recently appeared in the world premiere of THE HIDING PLACE at AD Players. Her other theater roles include performances in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE, THE GODS OF COMEDY, and THE WOLVES. Film credits include THE HUMAN SUPREMACIST, which premiered at Harbor East, Baltimore, and LUCID, REVILVED, and WHITE PICKET FENCES (winner, Best Short Film, 2023 Annapolis Film Festival).
Kate Eastwood Norris (Calamity Jane)
Kate Eastwood Norris is an actor, director, and educator with theatres and universities all over North America. Her acting credits include numerous productions in the DC area, including Round House Theatre, Folger Shakespeare Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre (where she is also a company member), The Shakespeare Theatre, Studio Theatre, and Arena Stage. Regional credits include roles at Berkeley Rep, Portland Center Stage, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Syracuse Stage, The Humana Festival, Gulfshore Playhouse, Florida Stage, Two River Theater, Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, Arden Theatre Company, and The Wilma Theatre. Kate is also a 2023 recipient of the Anderson Hopkins Award for Excellence in DC Theatre, a two-time Helen Hayes Award winner, and the recipient of Philadelphia’s Barrymore Award for Acting.
Cody Nickell (Black Irish/Seamus McCabe)
Cody is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama and a five-time Helen Hayes Award nominee. Film and Television credits include DORIAN BLUES, MY AMERICA, THAT ‘70S SHOW, ALL MY CHILDREN, and CELEBRITY DEATH MATCH. Partial List of Theatre Credits: Folger Theatre: THE WINTER’S TALE, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, MARY STUART, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Helen Hayes nomination), ARCADIA (Helen Hayes nomination), MACBETH (directed by Teller and Aaron Posner). Shakespeare Theatre Company: RICHARD III, THE SCHOOL FOR LIES (Helen Hayes nomination), ROMEO AND JULIET. Round House Theatre: INK (Helen Hayes Nomination), THE TEMPEST (directed by Teller and Aaron Posner), WE DECLARE YOU A TERRORIST (World Premiere), CURIOUS INCIDENT…, OSLO. Woolly Mammoth Theatre (Company Member): THE NOSEBLEED, BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE, STUPID F***ING BIRD (World Premiere), CLYBOURNE PARK (Helen Hayes nomination). Studio Theatre: ANIMAL (World Premiere). Theater J: TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE (which toured Michigan for the 25th anniversary of the book, produced by Mitch Albom). Other regional credits include plays at Santa Cruz Shakespeare, Portland Center Stage, Syracuse Stage, Playmakers Repertory Company, San Jose Repertory Theatre, The Wilma Theatre, Arden Theatre Company, Capitol Repertory Theatre, and Gulfshore Playhouse (Artistic Associate for three seasons).
Evan Casey (Amon Mahoney)
Evan Casey has worked as an actor, director, and teacher for over two decades. His extensive stage work has been seen Off-Broadway and in numerous regional theaters across the country, as well as locally at The Kennedy Center, Ford's Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Signature Theatre, Round House Theatre, and Olney Theatre Center, among others. His most recent television work includes roles on HBO's WE OWN THIS CITY, and FX's IMPEACHMENT: AMERICAN CRIME STORY. His voice can be heard on numerous audio book recordings for Graphic Audio, and on the recent hit podcasts CIRCLE ROUND and WHO, WHEN, WOW!. He toured the country – and recorded numerous albums and radio specials – with the longtime political satire group, The Capitol Steps, and he continues that work with the more recent incarnation, The Capitol Fools. His cast recordings include DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! and ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY. He has taught acting for Howard Community College, National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, Theatre Lab, Signature Theatre, Theater J, and Adventure Theatre-MTC, among others. His most recent directing credits include multiple promotional short films for the Nevada Department of Education, and the online production of the world-premiere play HOLLER with The Clear Branch Collective.