HENRY LEWIS (Playwright) is an Olivier Award-winning writer, actor and is the Artistic Director of Mischief Theatre. Henry writes and performs for the company as well as producing. Credits include many of the Goes Wrong productions, as well as Keep it in the Family and Lights! Camera! Improvise!. Outside of Mischief Theatre Henry teaches at LAMDA and is the co-artistic director of The Trick, for whom Henry produced the critically acclaimed revival of Mercury Fur and the UK Premiere of Tracy Letts' Superior Donuts at The Southwark Playhouse for which he won the Mark Marvin Prize at the Peter Brook Empty Space Awards.

JONATHAN SAYER (Playwright) is an Olivier award-winning writer and the company director of Mischief Theatre working as a writer, actor and producer. Credits include many Goes Wrong productions, as well as Lights! Camera! Improvise!, Rachael’s Café, and Happy Birthday Simon. Jonathan teaches improvisation and has taught at LAMDA, Mountview and Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA).

HENRY SHIELDS (Playwright) trained at LAMDA where he met fellow Mischief Theatre founders Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer. He has written and starred in West End hits The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About a Bank Robbery and Peter Pan Goes Wrong. Lights! Camera! Improvise! a devised show in which Henry appears with the Mischief Company has played the Edinburgh Fringe festival several times and is performed regularly in the West End as Mischief Movie Night.

JOHN SCHMOR (Director) directed As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet, Tempest, Or Not To Be, Far Away, The Clean House, and The Winter's Tale for the Lord Leebrick Theatre Company, and for Oregon Contemporary Theatre has directed The Thirty Nine Steps, The Understudy, The Flick, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, and The Thin Place.

DAVID ARNOLD (Trevor) has been acting in Eugene/Springfield for over a decade, but has been passionate about theatre for much of his life. He is very grateful to be back on stage at OCT, last seen as Scratch in Witch (2022). This play is one he has been very exited to do for many years! Other recent favorite roles include Tuploski (The Pillowman) and Prior Walter (Angels in America)

ANDREW BECK (Robert) is is an Oregon native who earned his undergraduate degree in Theatre from the University of Oregon. He went on to receive his MFA at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln. From there he spent four years as a company member at The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville where he acted, MC’ed, wrote, and/or directed in numerous productions (He also played a seagull…it’s TRUE!). After that he moved back to Oregon where he has played Jay Gatsby, Mr. Darcy (Thrice) and a self-involved Movie Star in The Understudy at OCT. He thanks OCT for their exquisite choices in casting. He was also a Seven-year member of the acting company at Bag&Baggage Productions, and currently teaches Acting at Oregon State University. He has also performed in England and Russia, and even some other places in America. He’s so excited to be back at OCT for some more shannagins and thanks his family, friends and his more talented wife for putting up with him.

KATIE WORLEY BECK (Sandra) is thrilled to be back at Oregon Contemporary Theatre. Originally from California, she now lives in Corvallis Oregon. After graduating from the Pacific Conservatory Theatre in 2006, she spent the next few years working for the Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville in California as an actor, MC, director, writer, choreographer and most recently the Interim Artistic Director. TGAM was also the theater where she met her husband, Andrew. Past OCT productions includes Jordan in The Great Gatsby, Deb in Ordinary Days and Lizzy Darcy in Christmas at Pemberley. Some regional credits include: Judy in 9-5 The Musical, Mrs. White in Clue and The Women in 39 Steps (Oregon Cabaret Theatre); Sister Amnesia in Nunsense and Elvira Condomine in Blithe Spirit (SLO Rep); Emily in Our Town and Hero in Much Ado About Nothing (PCPA). Thank you to this wonderful cast and crew as well as her loving friends and family. A special thank you to her extremely handsome and talented husband.

RUSSELL DYBALL (Chris) is an actor, director, and playwright with over thirty years’ worth of experiences on Eugene’s stages. His most recent appearance at OCT was the 2020 digital production of Thom Pain (based on nothing). Other noteworthy roles include John Dodge in Middletown, Vanya in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (OCT); Elwood in Harvey, and Peter Venkman in Ministers Of Grace (VLT). In 2025 Russell will appear in the world premiere of Shermer (Capital T Theatre). Away from the stage, Russell is a Pop Culture Historian who has recorded audio commentaries for a variety of cult films and television on Blu-ray and DVD. He is not a strong swimmer.

ETHAN HARMON (Dennis) is making his Oregon Contemporary Theatre debut. He most recently played Oskar in the University of Oregon's spring term production of Let the Right One In. Other credits include UO's production of The Phantom Tollbooth, the television series Grimm and the Lorne Michaels feature film Brother Nature.

CHAUNCEY MAUNEY (Jonathan) is thrilled to make his OCT debut as Jonathan. You can also catch him playing Brendan in the upcoming production Snow Fever, here at OCT. Past favorites include Feste in Twelfth Night (Midsommer Flight) and Bobby Sands in Hungry (O'Connor Theatre Project). As a teaching artist in Eugene, it's possible Chauncey has given your child a harmonica. "Sorry, not sorry," says he. He'd like to thank this incredible cast and crew for an unforgettable experience. And extra special thanks goes to his two small foxes and the fantastic Mrs. Fox, Sarah.

JOSH SIMPSON (Max) is beyond excited to make his acting debut with OCT. Josh received his BFA in acting from Southern Oregon University, where he portrayed such roles as CB in Dogs Sees God, Twitch in Wild Oats, and Ed in You Can’t Take It with You. He was a company member for the 2012-2013 season at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, acting and understudying for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet and Henry V. He’s spent the past serval years as a company member for Eugene’s Free Shakespeare in the Park with roles such as Benedict in Much Ado About Nothing, Henry in Henry V, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Malvolio in Twelfth Night. Josh loves being a part of the Eugene Community and is looking forward to this opportunity to expand more into Eugene’s Theatre community as well.

PHOEBE THOMPSON (Annie) Not only is this Phoebe's first time on the OCT stage, this is their first time back on stage since 2019. After graduating from Western Oregon University with a BFA in Theatre, they took a break to do some self reflection and community healing. One day, they took a chance and auditioned with OCT, and they're beyond stoked that they did. Phoebe would like to thank John and the amazing cast and crew for this incredible opportunity and hilarious experience.

SPENCER "SPOON" MEINERS (Stage Crew) is a Senior at South Eugene High School and this is their first time working with Oregon Contemporary Theater. They have been doing theater for a while, most recently seen as Lord Farquaad in Pegasus Playhouse’s performance of Shrek: The Musical. Some of their previous work includes: Smee in Peter and the Starcatcher, Harry Bright in Mamma Mia (SEHS); and Actor 3 in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Pegasus Playhouse). They’d Like to thank their parents, their friends, and anyone else who’s supported them in their theater journey. They hope you enjoy the show!

SOPHIE MIGEON (Stage Crew) is on her second production with OCT following Predictor (2024) and has loved every minute of it! She has loved theater her whole life. She played in the orchestra for two musicals in high school, and could not get enough. She also did some stage managing and took technical theater and acting classes in college. She would like to thank the amazing cast, crew, and OCT for such a great experience and opportunity.

RILEY ALLEN (Production Stage Manager) graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelors in Theatre Design and Production, with the specialization tag "jack of all trades" (it's true, just ask to see his degree). His stage management credits includes OCT's entire 2022-2023 season (shout out Hedwig and the Angry Inch for making him go grey) and several productions last season (shout out Ride the Cyclone for taking 10 years off his life), Holiday Inn & Lady Be Good (The Shedd Institute), and Dissent (CWU Ghostlight Lab). His Lighting Design credits include Hedwig and the Angry Inch & The Thin Place (OCT), Little House on the Ferry (Teatro Latea), Picnic (CWU Theatre Department), and the past 3 NW10 festivals. Riley is excited to bring this chaotic piece to life, and he hopes you enjoy it! Make sure to SMASH that subscribe button!!

EMILY K BOLIVAR (Lighting Designer) is a lighting designer based in Eugene, OR. Emily studied Theatre Arts at the University of Oregon (B.S.) and Lane Community College (A.A.S.) with a focus on lighting design and production management. Currently, you can find her working events at Lane Community College's Ragozzino Performance Hall managing the facility and operating technical equipment, as well as at Oregon Contemporary Theatre where she works part time as a carpenter and electrician. Emily teaches an introductory technical course at LCC's Music, Dance, and Theatre Arts Department, and works at Springfield High School assisting technical theater students. Emily is also a proud member of IATSE Local 675. Recent design credits include: Ride the Cyclone (Oregon Contemporary Theatre, 2024), Sunday in the Park with George, (Oregon State University, 2024), and Acis and Galatea (Eugene Opera, 2023).

ANNIE CRAVEN (Properties Designer) is an actor, designer, and director. Her acting credits include: Ride the Cyclone, Witch (Oregon Contemporary Theatre); The Wolves, Once, A Christmas Carol (University Theatre); Hairspray, Freaky Friday The Musical and Once Upon a Mattress (TMTO); She has also directed After the Revolution and A Girl in School Uniform (Walks Into a Bar) at the Pocket Playhouse. In June of 2023, Annie graduated from the University of Oregon’s Theatre Arts program. She holds a BA, and an additional certificate from the Robert D. Clark Honors College where she wrote and defended an undergraduate thesis. She hopes to return to school to pursue an MFA in directing. When she is not working in the theatre, you can find Annie cafe hopping, listening to music, or cuddling with her cat, Meelo.

AMY DUNN (Scenic Designer/Production Manager) graduated from the UO with a BA in Theatre Arts and joined the staff of Oregon Contemporary Theatre shortly thereafter in August 2007 as the Master Carpenter. In 2019, Amy took on the additional role of Production Manager. Select design credits include: Stop Kiss, Mud (University Theatre); The Explorers Club (VLT); King Lear (SPA); and Hello, Dolly! (Lane Summer Musical Theatre). Amy’s OCT design favorites include: Witch, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, Buried Child, Venus in Fur, A Bright New Boise, I and You, August: Osage County, boom, The Pillowman, Shipwrecked! and The Clean House. In her spare time, Amy can be found cross stitching, gaming, or gushing over her adorable cats, Oskar and Shadow.

KEVIN INOUYE (Physical Comedy & Fight Designer) is relatively new to Eugene, but is a SAFD Certified Teacher of stage combat and Theatrical Firearms Instructor, certified teacher in several acting and movement pedagogies, and a SAG-AFTRA performer. He is an award-winning fight choreographer, and runs a prop weapons rental business. He has published books, book chapters, articles, and video channels addressing the safe and effective creation of physicality and the illusion of violence that have been well received, taught in higher education for over a decade, and presented at hundreds of workshops and conferences around North America. More info at www.fightdesigner.com or www.fightdesigner.com

CHAD KUSHUBA (Sound Designer) graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, MI, with a BA-Performing Arts-Theatre in the late 1900s. As Artistic Director of The Abreact Theater, a 50 seat loft theater in downtown Detroit, MI (2000-2007) he produced dozens of contemporary and local original plays like the award winning Cancer! The Musical which went on to tour regional Glida’s Club and other Cancer support centers in Michigan. As well as serving as Sound Designer for last season’s “Predictor”, Chad is also a playwright and songwriter and has recorded several albums both solo and with the bands shoe. and The Fozzys. He composed music and wrote lyrics to Night of the Living the Dead: The Musical and served as Musical Director for Detroit and NYC productions (2002-2007). Chad also enjoyed a successful run of his play DudeMan at The Abreact and received a Reader’s Choice Wilde award for his play 8 produced by Planet Ant Theater (2006). Moving to Eugene, OR in 2008, Chad also plays music with The Service Call, and his own “group” simply called Kushuba!

LAURA TUFFLI (Costume Designer) is excited to be working on this lovely show. They have spent their time in theatre focusing on costumes and stage management. Costuming credits; Birds Flying Through, James and The Giant Peach, Wunderkammer (LCC); Man and Moon, What The Constitution Means To Me, Every Brilliant Thing (OCT); Wigs for Hedwig And The Angry Inch and Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley (OCT); and Stage Manager for The Thin Place, Every Brilliant Thing, NW10 (OCT). Laura also appeared onstage last season as Jane Doe in Ride The Cyclone. Thank you all for being here!

INGA WILSON (Dialect Coach) directed Predictor to finish last season at Oregon Contemporary Theatre after opening the season on stage as Heidi in What the Constitution Means to Me. Other recent projects at OCT include directing Something Clean and Tiny Beautiful Things, and playing Judy in Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in the before times. She also had great fun last year directing Wunderkammer for SPA at Lane Community College. Originally from Minnesota, she received a BFA in Theatre Performance from Drake University and went on to study at the O’Neill National Theater Institute and Chautauqua Theater Conservatory. Inga enjoys acting, directing, and teaching theatre for diverse audiences. Thank you for coming and supporting the arts!