Cast-and-Crew-Mainstage
Written & Performed by:
Leila Gorstein,
Adonis Holmes,
Hannah Ingle,
Bill Letz,
Jordan Stafford
& Adisa Williams
Director & VP Creative:
Jen Ellison
Associate Director: Laurel Krabacher
Musical Director, Original Music
& Sound Design: Ryan Miera
Stage Manager:
Devonte E. Washington
Lighting Designer: Kyle Anderson
Scenic Designer: Eleanor Kahn
Lead Technical Director: John Kelly
Associate Technical Director: Abby Beggs
Assistant Technical Director: Daniel Parsons
Production Assistant: Charlette SanJuan
Choreographers:
Adonis Holmes & Adisa Williams
Muralist: Eduardo Lopez
Lead Carpenter: Stan Hicks
Wardrobe Stylist: Chelsey Carter
Painter: Alexa Wijanen
Artistic Director: Jen Ellison
Executive Producer: Elizabeth Howard
Producer, Resident Stages:
Thomas J. Troup II (Tom2)
All actors and stage managers are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers. All musicians are members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208.
The Ensemble
LEILA GORSTEIN
LEILA GORSTEIN
(she/her/hers) is freakin’ psyched to be a part of the 113th Mainstage Revue! Leila grew up in Charleston, SC, and got her BA in Theater at Indiana University. Leila co-wrote and co-starred in Love Dump, a hallmark parody film, with her co-creator + co-star, Jesse Kendall, which you can stream on Amazon and Apple! Leila performed with The Second City aboard the Norwegian Breakaway, toured with The National Touring Company (Redco <3), and was an ensemble member of ETC’s 47th Revue, Oh, The Places You’ll Glow, where Leila received a Jeff nomination for “Best Featured Performer.” Listen to Leila and fellow cast member Hannah’s podcast “I Can’t Wait To Tell You,” to hear juicy truths about art, life, and friendship. Shout out to Leila’s biggest comedic influences: her family and her amazing partner Joey. You can follow Leila @lolgorstein
ADONIS HOLMES
ADONIS HOLMES
(he/him/his) is a Writer, Performer, and Comedian out of Chicago. Adonis graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelors in Psychology and Anthropology. Having produced, directed, and written several shows in the Champaign-Urbana community, he started taking improv classes and regularly performing at the iO Theater. Adonis has been featured in several sketch shows throughout the city, including Chicago Sketch Fest and the Best of Annoyance sketch show, along with being a principal writer and performer for Second City’s Dance Like There are Black People Watching, and Black by Popular Demand. Currently Adonis is a member of Devil’s Daughter Improv, the independent improv team The Mermaids, a 2022 Bob Curry Fellow, and serves as Director and Co-creator of the all-Black improv show, Satirical Race Theory. Adonis also served as the Co-Artistic Director of the iO Theater, and is a National Leaders of Color Fellow curated by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF). Adonis is repped by Stewart Talent.
Instagram: donniejuan711 Venmo: @Adonis-Holmes PlayStation Online ID: adonky64
HANNAH INGLE
HANNAH INGLE
(she/her/hers) originally from Missouri, Hannah has been living and performing in Chicago since 2014. Hannah is an alum of the Second City Touring company (RedCo!!!) and has graced stages all around the city with her musical comedy duo Ruth & Elaine. Hannah is beyond grateful for the ongoing love and support from her family, amazing friends who keep life exciting, and David for always reminding her to dream big. Hannah hopes she can bring a smile, giggle, or some well-deserved joy into your day. Because, in her opinion, that’s what it’s all about! You can follow Hannah on Instagram @itshannahingle to keep up with her latest adventures, projects, and most importantly her gorgeous cat Izzy. You can also listen to Hannah and castmate Leila Gorstein’s real life best friendship on their podcast – I Can’t Wait To Tell You!
BILL LETZ
BILL LETZ
(he/him/his) a Southside Chicago native who loves being a part of this city’s wonderful comedy community. He’s so happy to join the Mainstage ensemble along with his amazing and mega talented cast-mates. He is a proud graduate of Second City’s Conservatory and Musical program as well as iO’s Training program. He has been a part of many great shows and teams but some of his favorites include Daffodil, Ghost Car, Tubbs Ave, pH, Improvised Gilmore Girls, and The Treehouse Pipers. Some of his favorite years were spent with his beloved touring company, Mighty Mighty BlueCo. Thanks to Bill and Meth, Cath and Scoops, and his family and friends for all their support. Pics of his dog Two Scoops of Cookies and Cream @letzey on the gram.
JORDAN STAFFORD
JORDAN STAFFORD
(he/him/his) is an actor, writer and illustrator born and raised in the dope dope city of Detroit, (Pronounced Dae*Twah if you’re fancy) Michigan. Stafford is an alum of the Viacom CBS Showcase 2022 and The Second City’s National Touring Company. He was also a 2022 New Faces Character in the Just For Laughs Festival held in Montreal. This is his second revue on the Mainstage and he’s excited for you to see it. Stafford is represented by Paonessa Talent and Brillstein Entertainment. Connect with him on instagram @dudewiththeabolitionistpart or @staffordianworks.
ADISA “DI” WILLIAMS
ADISA “DI” WILLIAMS
(she/her/hers) is an autistic, queer Jamaican American comedy writer and performer. She was recently featured in the March issue of the Chicago Mag’s ‘Who’s Got Next’ feature as a talent to watch and she is one of two Jeff Impact Fellowship Award Receipients selected for 2024. She is currently in the works on her second musical comedy concert “Ego Death 2: Even Deader” which will debut in Fall 2025. (Watch Ego Death 1 for ~free~ on her YouTube). She is always looking for more grants, patrons and sponsors for her comedy, hates RFK Jr (for obvious reasons) and believes in a free Palestine. For more: see her overpriced website www.adisawilliams.com, her Instagram @runoftheschmill or her Venmo @Adisa15 .
Production &
Creative Team
JEN ELLISON
Director, VP of Creative (she/her/hers) As a resident director for The Second City, Jen has overseen all three Touring Companies and directed Apes of Wrath (e.t.c.) and the Jeff Nominated Do the Right Thing, No Worries, If Not (Mainstage). In April of 2024, she directed the very first Mainstage Revue, Ruthless Acts of Kindness, at the Second City’s brand-new location in New York City. Other Chicago directing credits include Collaboraction, Emerald City, Trap Door Theatre, and The Neo-Futurists, where she is an artistic associate. Follow @jenjen1138 pretty much everywhere.
LAUREL KRABACHER
Associate Director (she/her/hers) is an alumni of The Second City’s Mainstage, e.t.c. and touring companies.
DEVONTE E. WASHINGTON
Stage Manager (he/him/his) is excited to join The Second City Mainstage for this production. He has worked for many theater companies over the years. This is his first Mainstage Revue after working the last three Black Excellence Revues and another at Woolly Mammoth in Washington DC. He Is also an Ensemble Member with Shattered Globe Theater Company. He works throughout the city on multiple events and shows as a freelancer as well. Enjoy the show!
RYAN MIERA
Music Director, Original Music & Sound Design (he/him/his) is thrilled to be doing his third mainstage revue with The Second City. He’s a four year alum of The Second City National Touring Company. He’s music directed in Chicago since 2005 at everywhere from iO, The Annoyance, ComedySportz, MCL, Baby Wants Candy, as well as aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines with The Second City. His band, Yellow Pills, is available to stream/buy music on all digital music platforms.
JOHN KELLY
Lead Technical Director (he/him/his) is excited to lead the technical and design team for the Second City’s 113th Revue. He has been the technical director at the Second City in Chicago since 2022 and has overseen the last years worth of revues on the Chicago MainStage, e.t.c. stage, Toronto and New York MainStage venues. The 113th revue marks John’s ninth revue on those stages. John would like to specifically thank the amazing Technical Direction staff, stage managers, the designers, carpenters, electricians, painters and technicians who made this show possible. Outside of Second City, John has worked as a lighting designer since 2010. His design and technical portofilo can be found at www.johnkellydesigns.com
KYLE ANDERSON
Lighting Designer (he/him/his) is proud to return to Second City for his umpteenth revue. He spent 17 years with the company as a Stage Manager, Technical Director, and Lighting Designer. Today he is the Technical Director at the historic Studebaker Theater in The Fine Arts Building. His past Second City revues include Apes of Wrath, (e.t.c.), Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not (Mainstage), and Ruthless Acts of Kindness (New York).
ELEANOR KAHN
Scenic Designer (she/her/hers) has worked extensively as a scenic designer, as well as an experiential, immersive, event and community-focused artist and designer. Career highlights include: scenic design for Iron & Wine on the national Outside Problems tour; creative director + designer for an immersive lobby activation at the Harris Theater for English National Ballet’s production of CREATURE; designer for a 2019 art activation in Millennium Park as well as two live events at J. Pritzker Pavilion; and details designer for Hebru Brantley’s Nevermore Park. Scenic design highlights include: The Fly Honey Show (2018-present); FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure (co-creator + designer); Milo Imagines the World (Chicago Childrens’ Theatre); Notes from the Field (Timeline Theatre); Hairy Ape (Oracle Productions); and NOVA which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was named one of NewCity Magazine’s Top 50 Players Who Really Perform for Chicago in 2025. Eleanor has an MFA in Scenic Design from Boston University. Her full portfolio can be viewed at www.eleanorkahn.com. Kahn is a proud member of USA 829
CHELSEY CARTER
Wardrobe Stylist (she/her/hers) founder and CEO of Alex Carter, launched her brand in 2015 after graduating from The Art Institute – Chicago. Featured in Vogue Italia, Elle, and Project Runway S18, she blends edgy classics with timeless American design.
EDUARDO LOPEZ
Muralist (he/him/his) is a visual artist known for vibrant, realism-inspired paintings and murals. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has exhibited in galleries throughout the United States. He has created murals at the APO Cultural Center in Pilsen, The Story Front in Back of the Yards, and other local businesses. Through his bold, colorful work, Lopez brings depth and energy to both public, stage and gallery spaces.
THOMAS J. TROUP II (Tom2)
Producer, Resident Stages (he/him/his) is the Producer for both Chicago Resident Stages; the Mainstage and the e.t.c. Theaters. He joined the production team from his previous role as Managing Producer of the legendary Annoyance Theatre. Second City producing credits include: the Joseph Jefferson Award nominated 111th Mainstage Revue: Don’t Quit Your Daydream, the Jeff Recommended 47th and 48th e.t.c. Revues: Oh, the Places You’ll GLOW! and Best Kept Secret: Tell Everyone, the 109th and 112th Mainstage Revues: Together at Last and The Devil is in the Detours, the 46th e.t.c. Revue: Eat, Pray, Bigfoot in Love, Queer Eye: The Musical Parody, Sing Out (The Best Friggin’ Songs of the Second City), Late Night Date Night and She’s Giving: The Second City Supports Trans Rights. “Dream Big. Only you can limit your dreams.”
Understudies
ARLIETA HALL
ARLIETA HALL
Roles of Adisa Williams
(she/her/hers) is a host, actress, improviser, stand-up comedian, writer, and a first-time filmmaker from Chicago. She is a one of The Second City NBC Bob Curry Fellowship 2021 recipients. Arlieta also co-starred as Sadie on Showtime’s The CHI episodic and is a co-producer of the comedy variety show My Best Friend is Black. Arlieta was a caregiver for her father who died from Alzheimer’s disease. She took the power of “Yes, and…” to communicate with him and used their story to make her first feature documentary “Finding Your Laughter”. Her film was one of ten documentaries selected to participate in The New York Gotham Documentary Feature Lab, which is one of the US film industry’s most prestigious labs. Prior to caregiving for her father Arlieta was an Human Services Caseworker for the State Of Illinois Department of Human Services . Arlieta also obtained her Bachelor of Arts In Communications and has over a decade of experience in the educational and social services field. She recently wrote and performed in The Second City’s sold-out 2023 Black Excellence Revue and is now a 2023-24 Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellow. She is currently performing comedy all around while she continues to work on the completion of Finding Your Laughter and other projects. Follow Arlieta and catch her around the city at www.findingyourlaughter.com www.arlietahall.com and @Arlieta_Hall_ on social media.
CHAS LILY
CHAS LILY
Roles of Bill Letz
(he/him/his) is a Chicago-based writer, performer, and improviser from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He regularly improvises with various teams all over the city, mostly commonly at Logan Square Improv. He is also a producer and audio engineer for Ersatz Records. For business inquiries, contact chaslilly89@gmail.com
HANNAH MAGY
HANNAH MAGY
Roles of Leila Gorstein & Hannah Ingle
(she/they) is a Chicago based actor, writer, burlesque artist, and Comedy Studies alum with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Millikin University. You can see her performing on a resident company team at iO Theatre and on The Annoyance Mainstage. She ate a bagel and lox while writing this and she is likely eating one while you’re reading this. More can be found on her website: hannahmagy.com and Instagram: @hannah_magy.
KELTON NEALS
KELTON NEALS
Roles of Adonis Holmes & Jordan Stafford
(he/they) is from Muskogee, Oklahoma and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from Oklahoma State University. Since moving to Chicago Kelton has participated in The Second City’s Archive Show and The Second City’s Directors Revue as a writer and actor. In 2024 he completed the Bob Curry Fellowship with The Second City. Along with his friend and comedy partner, Kelton wrote and performed in the two-person comedy show Better You Than Me. You can see Kelton at the IO theater performing with House Team Whimsy Lohan.. Most recently Kelton was an understudy for The Second City’s Black Excellence Showcase, Black by Popular Demand.
MATTHEW POLLACK
Music Director Understudy (he/him/his) is a music director living in Chicago. Composing credits include Sh*tFYRE, (parts of) Shark Tank: the Musical, I Want to Believe: an X-Files Musical Parody (all at The Annoyance), as well as many sketch shows and nine one-act musicals for children. When he’s not performing or teaching music improv, he is playing a Janko keyboard.
Thank You
Abby Beggs, Adam LeBlanc, Adam Stanley, Adisa Williams, Adonnie Juannie, Alexa Wiljanen, Alexis LeBlanc, Alison Banowsky, Allen Shulman, Allie Vollmer, Anne Libera, Anthony LeBlanc, Archie Daniel Duke, Arielle Gorstein, Arlieta Hall, Avril Lavigne, Betz Letz, Blue Co, Carisa Barreca, Cat McDonnell, Catharine Savage, Celeste, Charlette San Juan, Chas Lily, Chelsey Carter, Chris Ingle, Chris Kervick, Claire Favret, Claire McFadden, Clara Villasenor, Claudia Wallace, Cody Aden, Colleen Fahey, Daffodil, Dani James, Daniel Parsons, Danny Letz, Dave Stinton, David Gorstein, David Ingle, Debby Shulman, Devonte “Davinki” Washington, Ed Ingle, Eduardo Lopez, Elaina Delpizzo, Eleanor Kahn, Elizabeth Howard, Emma Smith, Erin Robertson, Etc Ensemble, Evan Mills, Fayval Williams, Gamma Phi Beta Sisters, Green Co, Hannah Magy, Hoja Lopez, Isaac Snyder, Izzy Ingle, Javid Iqbal, Jeff Griggs, Jen Ellison, Jen Estlin, Jenelle Cheyne, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Case, Jessica Herrera, Jimmy Letz, Joey Shulman, John “Jonaitheus” Love, John Charron, John Kelly, Jojo Siwho, Jonathan Allsop, Jordan Stafford, Jordy Shulman, Josh Boyd, Julia Morales, Kate Eddy, Katelyn Krabacher, Kelly Leanord, Kelton Neals, Kerry Sheridan, Kyle Anderson, Laurel “Largel” Krabacher, Lauren Hollander, Lawrence Collerd, Layne Dixon, Leo Williams, Leonardo James, Maia Moore, Maria, Marla Caceres, Matthew Pollack, Max Thomas, Melissa Miller, Meth Letz, Michael Oldham, Mick Napier, Nancy Keefner, Naomi Gorstein, Natacha, Nicole Miller, Olive Martini Shulman, Olivia Nielsen, Parker Donovan, Patsy Vananda, Preston Parker, Razor Wintercastle, Red Co, Rob Wilson, Ryan Miera, Sara Leone, Sara Stock, Sarah Ingle, Scoops Letz, Shana Gross, Shelby Steele, Spencer Hodges, Stan Hicks, Steve Raines, Sunday Williams, The Cast, The Ellison-Gardners, The Gods, The Treehouse Pipets, Tim Schmidt, Tom “Tomaitheus/Tom2” Troup II, Viola Leigh, Wes & Miles Sharps, Yaz Ramos, Zack Gorstein, Zoe Agapinan, Zoe McKee