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Kathleen Anwar graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in government and a minor in computer science. During her time there, she performed in the Annual Madrigal Dinner (now in its 40th year) as well as the Madrigal Fall Play Series. She caught the theatre bug at age 10 while performing in The Stories of Scheherazade and has been acting ever since! In addition to theatre and writing, Kathleen is passionate about cybersecurity, a field she has been lucky enough to work in for several years.

Kathleen enjoys volunteering, travelling, and playing with her Boston Terrier! She loves being part of the Chicago theatre community and is continually amazed by the caliber of excellent art that this city produces. 

Chicago native Rachel Weinberg has been one of the most frequent contributing editors and critics for BroadwayWorld Chicago since joining the team in 2014. She is a marketing professional specialized in content strategy, writing, and editing. Rachel graduated with her Master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She earned her undergraduate degree in Communication and Hispanic Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Rachel has worked previously in digital marketing for Goodman Theatre and as a marketing apprentice for Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. When she’s not at the theater, you can catch her riding up a storm on her Peloton bike, getting lost in a good novel, or sampling desserts at bakeries across the city. You can find her online at RachelWeinbergReviews.com and follow her on Twitter @RachelRWeinberg.

I live in Naperville IL, a Chicago suburb. Theater and the arts is a passion.  I have been to almost every theater venue in Chicago and the regional theaters including Drury Lane Oakbrook, Marriott Lincolnshire and the Paramount in Aurora. On a personal note I have been involved with The Summer Place community theater in Naperville IL for more than 50 years as a performer. I have also performed at other venues in the area. This opportunity to let a larger audience know about the state of theater and the amazing talent in the Chicago area is an honor. 

Zac Thriffiley is currently a Ph.D. candidate in English specializing in multi-ethnic American literature. Over the years, Zac has been heavily involved in arts communities wherever he has lived. He has performed in and directed theatrical productions throughout southeastern Louisiana, including in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. While working on his MA at DePaul University in Chicago, Zac covered the arts and culture scene for his university’s graduate student newspaper. He also served as a judge for Stage Left Theatre’s new playwright residency and dramaturg for Big Noise Theatre in Des Plaines. His personal essays have been published in The Windy City Times and The Coachella Review. Whenever he isn’t seeing a play or singing along to showtunes, Zac explores the city’s various bookstores and restaurants, usually with his two dogs close behind.