*denotes TATL ensemble member
Grimm by Michael Dalberg*
Cast
Maddy Shilts, Aditi Gadhvi, Nick Barnes*, Tara Shilkret, Riley Lucas, Mery Drilling-Coren, Sophie Berger
Understudies: Phillip Heflin (Jakob/Wolf), Riley Doerner (ensemble) & Sami Dennis (Little Red)
Due to the intimate setting of our theatre and out of respect for the audience and artists there is no late seating for this production. Thank you for understanding.
Production Staff
Director………………..……..….Tony Lawry*
Stage Manager.……….…….Reagan Stevenson*
Sound Design……….………....Lou Stockmeyer
Set Design………………..…….….Stina Taylor*
Lighting Design……………...Mikee Parangalan
Fight Choreography……………..…..Liv McDaniel
Aditi Gadhvi — Little Red Aditi Gadhvi is excited to return to Theatre Above the Law for her second season as Little Red in Grimm. Previous on screen credits include NBC/Peacock's Mr. Throwback and Showtime's Work in Progress, and short commercial film. You can hear her as a voiceover lead in Netflix's animated Ghee Happy. In addition to excelling in the 8th grade, she has enjoyed doing Chicago area community theater, and is honored to work with this wonderful cast and crew.
Nick Barnes — Jakob Nick Barnes is incredibly excited to be returning to the world of GRIMM and getting to have another crack at Jakob. He graduated from Cornell College with a BSS in Theatre. In the past you might have seen him working with Theatre Above the Law, Shakespeare Motley Crew, Idle Muse or The Passage Theater. When he isn't onstage he spends his time getting yelled at by his cat. He would like to thank his family, friends, and cat (even if she does it begrudgingly) for their constant support.
Maddy Shilts — Wolf Maddy Shilts (they/he) makes their TATL debut with Grimm! They are a Chicago-based performer and producer with stage and voiceover credits. Maddy has recently been seen in The Lightning Thief (Luke & Others, dir. Miranda Coble), and Another Mask: No True Face (Stage Directions, tranScript productions). Other favorite credits: The Helpers (Jan Geis, dir. Lindsay Augusta Mercer) and Twelfth Night (Viola/Cesario, Midsommer Flight), I Spoke to You With Silence (Narrator), My Friend Irma (Jane), A Scrap of Lace(Bella Brickley), and Clean Up Crew (Bec). Maddy lives with his cat Robin, the sweetest menace to society in existence. Shout out to this incredible cast and crew for instilling this process with joy and humor and friends and family for their endless support.
Tara Shilkret — Ensemble Tara Shilkret (she/her) is a Chicago stage and screen actor returning to Grimm after understudying last year's production. Her current hope is to approach her work with curiosity, asking "what is life like when we allow ourselves to play?" Her recent theatre credits include Pet Cemetery with a C: The Musical (Rhino Fest) and Trans Scribe: New Works Festival (Genderf*cked Productions).
Riley Lucas — Ensemble Riley is thrilled to be making his TATL debut in this year's version of GRIMM by Michael Dalberg. He’d like to thank his family and friends for their constant support. Upcoming Projects: Calypso (The Village Theater). Chicago Theatre: MADEAMADEAMADEA (Theatre Evolve), Twisted Playfest (Redtwist Theatre), The Normal Heart (Redtwist Theatre). He graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2022 with his MFA in Acting and Directing and has been Chicago-based ever since.
Sophie Berger — Ensemble Sophie Berger (she/her) is thrilled to be making her TATL debut! She is an AMDA NY and Columbia College Chicago alum. Previous credits include: Hairspray! (Beverly Arts Center) Into the Woods (International Lyric Academy) Camp Rock! (The Beautiful City Project) HAIR (Columbia College Chicago), Dry Land (Regional Premiere- Benchmark Denver), and more. Thanks to her incredible moms, Justus, and all her friends for their unwavering support. @soph.lmberg
Mery Drilling-Coren — Ensemble. Mery Drilling-Coren is so excited to make her Theatre Above the Law debut in this hilarious show! She has been seen previously at The Greenhouse Theater as Omnia in Vulcan Sleeping. Mery graduated from Bradley University in Theater Performance in 2024. She cannot wait to keep performing throughout Chicagoland! Mery wants to thank Tony, Reagan, and her amazing cast for allowing her to play throughout this process! She would also like to thank her friends and family for their continuous support! This show is "not all as you think!" Enjoy!
Sami Dennis — Little Red Understudy Sami Dennis is thrilled to make her TATL debut in Grimm! She specializes in musical theatre with many shows under her belt, such as Gypsy (Dainty June, Devonshire Playhouse), Newsies (Jack Kelly, DCS), Something Rotten! (Nostradamus, LPHS), Hadestown (Gallery 37), and soon, The Spongebob Musical (Spongebob, LPHS). She has also done plays, like Black Comedy (Miss Furnival, LPHS), The Receptionist (Lorraine, LPHS), and Lost Girl (Nina, LPHS). Sami is also a playwright herself and has goals of pursuing theatre in the future. Special thanks to Tony for being an awesome director, her mother, her sibling Damien, and her best friend Marley!
Phillip Heflin — U/S Jakob and Wolf Phillip Heflin (he/him) is thrilled to be making his Theatre Above The Law debut with Grimm! He could not be more grateful for the opportunity given to him to learn and play with such an incredible cast of creators. When he isn’t performing, you might find him training for a race, or volunteering at the Lincoln Park Zoo. All my love to my wonderful friends and family who make me feel whole. Enjoy the show!!!
Riley Doerner — Ensemble Swing Riley Doerner (she/her) is ecstatic to be working on her first production with Theatre Above The Law! She is a graduate of Illinois State University, where she received a BA in Theatre-Acting and a minor in stage combat. Since starting her career in the city, she has performed with multiple companies including Idle Muse and Black Cat Theatre. Riley is the proud Marketing Director for Black Cat Theatre, a rising theatre company in Chicago. Special thanks to her loved ones who have supported her endlessly and to her cat who has not. Follow Riley (@riley.doerner) to keep up with her latest projects!
Michael Dalberg Playwright Michael is a Chicago-based actor, director, and playwright. He is an ensemble member and Literary Directory with Idle Muse Theatre Company, as well as inaugural ensemble member and Co-Literary Manager with Theatre Above the Law. TATL audiences may remember him last on stage for Eb & Belle (Marley), and the director of Ghosts of Chernobyl. As a playwright, he is proud of GRIMM reaching its fifth season alongside his Cyrano later this year. When not on stage or behind-the-scenes, Michael enjoys shooting pool and is an enthusiastic Pokémon trainer.
Reagan Stevenson (she/her) )Stage Manager Reagan is excited to be stage managing for Theatre Above the Law once again, this time as an ensemble member! Reagan is a Chicago based stage manager with a BA in Theatre Design, Production, and Technology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Credits include Grimm, The Pyg Hypothesis, Matt & Ben (Theatre Above the Law); Innogen, Measure For Measure, Pericles (Forest Theatre Company); Gay Card (Pride Arts); This Music Should Not Be (The Terror Cottas); Seven Year Glitch (Yellow Rose Theatre). Extra special thanks to Eric, Tony, Mom, and Dad
Lou Stockmeyer - Sound Designer Lou is excited to be back at Theatre Above the Law doing sound design for Grimm! They recently graduated with a B.A. in Theatre from Northwestern, and are incredibly passionate about new work. Recent sound credits include The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals at The Athenaeum, Matt & Ben and The Pyg Hypothesis at Theatre Above the Law, as well as John Proctor is the Villain and The Thing About the Dream, both at Northwestern. They'd like to thank their family, friends, and the wonderful cast and crew of this show for making this process so enjoyable!
Mikee Parangalan (she/her) - Lighting Designer Mikee is stoked to be back at Theatre Above the Law. Lighting design shows at Theatre Above the Law include Matt & Ben, The Importance of Being Earnest, Cry it Out, and A Night of Classic and Unique One Acts. She hopes you have a wicked time in The Moon!
Tony Lawry - Director Tony is honored to be working with this talented group of performers and designers. He has gotten the Laughter sweats many times during this process. In addition to directing in Chicago he has directed at some Detroit area theatres, from which he hails. Including winning the P.A.G.E Award for directing Romantic Comedy. He would love to thank his ever supportive wife and soon to grace the TATL stage someday daughter for putting up with the bedtime absences and dinner leftovers. Tony is represented by Stewart Talent and would love to direct for your theatre company whenever possible ;)
Liv McDaniel - Fight Choreography (she/her) Liv is a Chicago-based theatre artist and loved working with this wonderful group of people for GRIMM again this year! Previous theatre credits include The Pyg Hypothesis by: Greta Mae Geiser (Director), Prelude to a Kiss (Intimacy Coordinator, GREETINGS by: Zack Peercy (Caroline), and A Piece of my Heart (Director - One-Act Play). Special thanks to Liv’s friends, family and her incredible fiancée for always being her biggest fans!
Special Thanks!
Michael Dalberg, River Run Press, Connar Brown, Nick Barnes, The TATL Ensemble, Subscribers and Board, Meg Ryan, All our Bingo players, Mia Thompson, Krysten Harmon, The Saints, Idle Muse Theatre Company, Barbara, Olivia and YOU, the audience!
MASKS ARE ENCOURAGED WHILE IN OUR INTIMATE SPACE.