Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour CALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! Every month, Las Locas Comedy celebrate all the badass women in our lives with a hot night of all-loca comedy. Bring your locas out for a night of jajajas. Date: THURSDAY 6/01/23 Doors: 7:30pm CDT Show: 8:00pm CDT sharp Location: Laugh Factory Chicago, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago 60657 Hosted by: Jess Martínez (Holiday Party) Your Chingonas: Isabel Amaya (Lincoln Lodge) Headliner: Janice V Rodriguez (Las Locas Comedy) Janice V. Rodriguez, (first name rhymes with Denise – you can ask her mom), is a Chicago based entrepreneur and comedian. When she’s not agonizing over an unnecessary spreadsheet or micromanaging others, she performs her unique brand of stand up across Chicagoland and the country. She’s also a founder and producer of Las Locas Comedy. Janice regularly performs at Chicago area comedy showcases and has hosted and/or featured at Chicagoland comedy clubs Zanies, Improv, Laugh Factory, Comedy Vault, CG’s Comedy Club, and Market Lounge (Valparaiso, IN). She’s also performed at clubs across the USA including The Drop (South Bend), Comedy Bar (Dubuque), The Comic Strip (El Paso), Laugh Out Loud San Antonio, Stand Up and Rock (Las Vegas), and Jackie Knights (St. Augustine, FL). She has also been invited to perform at several comedy festivals such as Chicago Women’s Funny Festival, SheDot (Toronto), Lady Laughs (Madison), and LaughFest (Grand Rapids). In August 2022, she co-founded and produced the first Latina Comedy Festival and is currently planning for the next festival in October 2023. Full bar and menu available. 2 item minimum per person. 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink alcohol. Masks are all optional. * Buy your tickets in advance directly from Las Locas Comedy!* For more info about Las Locas Comedy please visit laslocascomedy.com and follow us on Facebook at Las Locas Comedy on YouTube/TikTok/Instagram/Twitter @laslocascomedy. All ticket sales are final. Las Locas Comedy reserves the right to make changes to the comic lineup as needed.
Alecia Altstaetter (Hotties Only)
Jessi Realz (Ratas de Dos Patas)
Rachel Hall (Laugh Factory)
Cast and Creative team for Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour - June 2023 at Laugh Factory
Cast
Alejandra Jaime
Medvedenko
ALEJANDRA JAIME (Medvedenko, She/Her) is a SAG/AEA Actress based in Los Angeles, CA. Alejandra is very excited to make her Hollywood Fringe Debut with such wonderful artists! Film/TV credits; The Mosquito Coast "VO" (Apple TV), Latasha Harlins "Natalia" (Visual Apt.), Goon "Boston" (The Delicious Ambitious/FutureHome). Favorite stage credits; A Midsummer Nights Dream "Hippolyta" (Will Geer Theatricum Rep.), Bobbie Clearly "Brynne Russ Scott" (CALARTS), Ghetto "Dummy" (Warren Theatre). Alejandra recently graduated with her MFA in Acting at the California Inst. of the Arts, and was also recently in Playground LA's 11th season as a performer. She studies at the Groundlings Improv School and hopes to continue growing as an artist through each new experience. Live Theatre...yessss. SE Rep: The Blanco Agency. LA Mngmt: Lelund Durond Thompson
Insta: @alejandra_jay_
Website: www.AlejandraJaime.com
Donté Ashon Green
Arkadina
DONTÉ ASHON GREEN (Arkadina, He/Him) is a L.A. based actor/writer/artist and activist. A natural born creative from Detroit, MI “what up doe?”. Donté produces art that is tender, raw, and honest. He utilizes his charm, heart, and truth as an invitation to encourage and inspire the personification of love and reminds himself to always act from that place. A recent graduate of the California Institute of the Arts with an M.F.A in Acting. He’s starred alongside the late Ed Asner and Ruta Lee on a developmental reading of Another Gin Game. Some other credits while at CalArts include “Elena” in Uncle Vanya, “Holloway” in Two Trains Running, “First Witch” in Macbeth, and “Edmund” in the workshop of King Lear with Joe Morton at the Wallis Annenberg. Other credits include “Cassio” Othello (Malcolm Field Theatre), “Antonio” Duchess of Malfi (FlagShakes), and “Flip” Stick Fly (Malcolm Field Theatre). Thank you, God. Contact: donteashongreen@gmail.com
Anu Bhatt
Masha
ANU BHATT (Masha, she/her) is a SAG-AFTRA actor, writer, dancer and language nerd originally from San Diego. She is passionate about creating work that focuses on the "balancing act" of being South Asian and American. Anu studied Linguistics at U.C. Berkeley and speaks French, Spanish, Hindi, Bengali and Korean in wildly varying degrees of fluency (read: she's only fluent in French.) She received her M.F.A. in Acting from Chicago College of Performing Arts/Roosevelt University and worked in theatre, commercials and TV in Chicago from 2010-2019. In 2018, Anu wrote her one-woman show, Hollow/Wave about her journey with depression. During the pandemic, she created the award-winning short film AutoCorrect, a dramedy about the importance of name pronunciation. This is her first time back on the boards since the pandemic. Thanks to Josh Sobel and the cast and crew for this wonderful collaboration. Upcoming: AutoCorrect at LA Women in Film Festival. Follow Anu and her work on Instagram @iamanubhatt and @autocorrect_shortfilm or visit her website at www.anubhatt.com.
Avalon Greenberg Call
Konstantin
AVALON GREENBERG CALL (Konstantin, She/her) is an actor who studied at California institute of the Arts receiving her BFA in Acting and Digital Arts. Avalon has been on the stage and in front of a camera since childhood. She won multiple National Youth Theatre Awards doing local theatre in San Diego where she grew up. Avalon comes from an artistic family. Her mom is a director and writer and inspired Avalon at a young age to start acting. Some of her previous roles include, Harla in “Fig and The Wasp,” Ruth in the world premiere of “Light falling Down,” and Harry in the film R Play. She has trained with the Old Globe theatre in San Diego and notable theatrical presences in LA such as Daniel Passer, Lars Jan, and Bart Delorenzo. Avalon has also worked in film and television since a young age. She has starred in numerous short films, features and web series. Avalon not only performs but writes and directs her own films. Avalon received a “Best Writing” award at the Women’s International Film Festival for her film CyberCity in 2021. She just screened her newest film “The Ballet of Bombay Beach,” at the IFC Center in New York City. Avalon is a published author with Tebot Bach for her poetry book, “The Time Before Mint Peppers.”
BK Dawson
Dorn
BK DAWSON (Dorn, He/Him) is the self-proclaimed Half-Man, Half-Dhoomday Device. Based in LA, BK is an award-winning animated actor, scrappy screenwriter, and a pugilistic producer who focuses on opening the doors to genre-based media for the BIPOC artists. From West Philadelphia, born and raised, BK has played numerous iconic roles from Puck (A Midsummer Night's Dream), The Scarecrow (The Wiz), Charlie Brown (You're a Good Man...), Mr. Venus (Passing Strange), Winston Smith (1984), Memphis (Two Trains Running) and recently appeared in Ragtime at 5Star Theatricals (Booker T. Washing, U/S). Upcoming: GOON, Fly, The Bonneville Game, Candy Apple, and You Suck Dog. Big thanks to Josh Sobel and Lexi Randolph, Kat, the Fam, the Crows, the close comrades, and my ever-loving Mother and Father. Fight BK on IG: @bkarcadio / www.bkdawson.com
Adzua Ayana Asha Amoa
Nina
ADZUA AYANA ASHA AMOA (Nina, She/Her) a beautiful flower born on Monday, full of life, a gift from God. She is an artistic vessel. Adzua is a multidisciplinary artist. As an alum of the Calarts M.F.A acting program her work portrays human complexities. Her work reflects the ebb’s and flows of life wonders. Adzua embodies the heartbeats of those who so graciously whisper their stories into her ears. She tells stories that are human, flaws and all. Adzua would like to send a special thank you to her family, friends, mentors, loving partner, God and the Ancestors for their continued love and support. www.adzuaamoa.com
Cal Walker
Sorin
CAL WALKER (Sorin, they/them) is a Chicago-based writer-director-enthusiast of nomadic origins. This is their LA debut and first professional acting project, however, Cal has previously worked in a range of capacities in Chicago with RedTwist Theater, NoMads Arts Collective and Nothing Without a Company. As an ensemble member of the Unrehearsed Shakespeare Company, they performed in Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, and Twelfth Night. Most recently, their horror comedy That Thing In The Bathroom was published on somescripts.com and is set to be staged by Nothing Without a Company in the fall. Cal's solo show The Anxiety Variety Show is also currently in development with FutureHome Productions. Their other plays, which are mostly dark comedies, are available on New Play Exchange. Thanks to Josh for this absolutely insane opportunity and to Ronan, Jordan, and Kristen for everything else. cal-walker.net, @calwalks on instagram.
Miguel Nuñez*
Trigorin
MIGUEL NUÑEZ (Trigorin, He/Him) is a Los Angeles based actor and director who started his career in Caracas, Venezuela. Some of his Chicago credits include work with A Red Orchid Theatre, Stage Left, Steep Theatre, Raven, Victory Gardens, 16th Street Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, Teatro Vista, Wildclaw, The Goodman, Steppenwolf, Pine Box Theatre, Route 66, Water People, ATC and The Gift among many others. Regional work includes Creede Repertory Theatre and FAC Theatre Company. He's been a Guest Star on “Chicago Med” on NBC, Co-Star on "The Chi" on Showtime, and "This Fool" on HULU. He can be seen in numerous award winning films and national commercials, and as a cast member for the National Tour of the Mariachi Operas “Cruzar La Cara de la Luna” and “El Pasado Nunca Se Termina”. He's directed multiple productions for 16th Street Theatre and Water People Theatre. He is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. More Info at www.mlnunez.com
Hope Simpson
Shamrayev
HOPE SIMPSON (Shamrayev, she/her), SAG/AFTRA, is an actress, writer, improviser, visual artist and voiceover artist from Birmingham, Alabama. Approaching a decade of working in commercials and TV/film in LA, in front of and behind the camera, she is excited to get back to her theater roots with her Fringe debut of the Seagull. She also met Josh Sobel at the National Theater Institute in CT about a decade ago and knew he was a special person and director, someone to blindly say yes to in any creative endeavor! You may have heard her voice in things like Elvis and Stranger Things or seen her face if you ever watched the show Cougar Town. hopesimpson.com
Juan Ayala
Polina
JUAN AYALA (Polina, He/Him) is a Venezuelan actor and mover with a B.F.A in Acting from CalArts. Making his Hollywood Fringe debut, he is thrilled to be working with Josh Sobel for the third time. The first being Bobbie Clearly at CalArts, and then with FutureHome Productions in GOON. He is returning to the stage after working with San Diego’s Compulsion Dance Theater Company on the World Premiere of A Twisted Bargain. Juan has worked on many Indie Projects such as The Film (Horsechick Films) and Pillow Fight (University of Chapman) both of which are screening in various film festivals. As an avid mover, and clown performer, Juan as worked on some dance films and movement theatre. He is currently training to become a stunt performer at JAM (Join All Movement). Juan has also worked on the production side of projects like Grey’s Anatomy, Curb your Enthusiasm and Lord & Miller’s Afterparty. ayalacting.com
River Collins
u/s Arkadina/Polina
RIVER AMIR COLLINS (u/s Arkadina/Polina, They/Them) identifies as non-binary and was raised in North Long Beach, CA. River considers themselves a polymath. They have a Bachelors of Fine Art in Acting from CalArts with a goal to become known in the art world as an EGOT winner and high fashion model. They’ve been working toward this as a freelance model/actor; taking part in runways, magazines, campaigns, and music videos for the past six years, along with being a Creative Director on their own projects. With their interest, education, and daily expression they serve whatever the art requires of them to the best of their ability. River also has made their debut as a DJ/sound producer these past two years.
Heather Friedman
u/s Konstantin/Shamrayev
HEATHER FRIEDMAN (u/s Konstantin/Shamrayev, She/Her) is an actor and performing artist from right here in LA. Select credits include: I Want a Country (Devising Ensemble, CalArts), The Fig & The Wasp (Devising Ensemble, CalArts), Choice (Heather, Beverly Hills Playhouse), Cabaret (Texas, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center). Education includes California State University Northridge (BA Theatre) and California Institute of the Arts (MFA Acting). Special thanks to her parents, Sebastian Schug, and all her mentors. heatherfriedman.com
Grace Nix
u/s Trigorin/Dorn
GRACE NIX (u/s Trigorin/Dorn, She/Her) is an MFA Acting candidate at California Institute of the Arts. She is immensely grateful to be part of this Seagull and would like to send her appreciation to the wonderful cast and production team. Grace’s work has most recently been seen in CalArts’s spring production of Everybody (Mind/Time/D), and in the New Orleans and Bay Area theatre and film communities (Actors’ Ensemble of Berkeley, Pacifica Spindrift Players, Intramural Theater, St. Mary Mayjaks and at the Goat in the Road Play/Write Festival, among many others), and by the California mattress- and hard drive-desiring audiences of televisions up and down the coast. Her work has also been seen in the series Last Gasp (Forsaken Olive Media). She holds a BA in Theatre, Film Studies, and an unofficial minor in German from Wesleyan University. Grace is represented by Johnson Talent Agency. Find her on IG (@grace_nix_) and check out gracenix.com.
Madison Stamm
u/s Masha/Sorin
MADISON STAMM (u/s Masha/Sorin) is an LA-based multidisciplinary artist working in acting, dance, poetry, improv, and figure drawing modeling. Madi is a member of SAG-AFTRA and represented by Aqua Talent and Ideal Talent. BFA Acting, California Institute of the Arts. Notable collaborations include: Hyundai, Proactiv, The Center for New Performance, MOCA Geffen, Ouro Gallery, Mirius Gallery, Hand Follows Eye Studio, and Shakespeare Dallas. Madi extends a HUGE thank you to Josh for reimagining what collaboration can be. Madi is so grateful for the FutureHome community!
Creative Team
Josh Sobel
Director / Producer
JOSH SOBEL (Director/Producer, He/Him) is a content developer, director, producer and educator whose work has screened in festivals across the United States, and has been named Best of the Year in the Chicago Tribune, Time Out, Washington Post, Newcity Stage and others. Known for collaging multiple creative disciplines and influences, and specializing in putting challenging human experiences through a contemporary pop lens, his productions have enjoyed sell-out performances at the legendary Steppenwolf Theatre Company and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and he was one of Newcity’s “Players 2019: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago” alongside some of the most venerated names in Chicago art. Formerly Artistic Director of Haven Chicago, additional credits include projects with Victory Gardens Theater, Steep Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, CalArts, the University of Iowa and Strawdog Theatre. Josh founded FutureHome Productions in 2021, where he is currently developing a slate of projects ranging from live experience to broadcast media. SDCF Observer 2012. MFA, CalArts. BA, Oberlin College. jmichaelsobel.wixsite.com/home
Cad Apostol
Lighting Designer
CAD APOSTOL (Lighting Design, They/Them) is an incoming MFA3 Lighting Designer studying at California Institute of the Arts, hoping to graduate in the Spring of 2024. On campus, they have worked on productions such as “Daughter” as the main designer and “Fig and the Wasp” as the assistant lighting designer for Violet Smith. They also try to participate in projects outside of the theatre school, working on dance pieces in collaboration with the school of dance and other art installations. Before coming to CalArts, they worked extensively in LA as an assistant, working with companies such as The Industry, Long Beach Opera, and Metropolitan Master Chorale. Coming to CalArts, they have found a passion for lighting outside of the theatrical setting and hope to continue to explore further throughout their life. For any questions or coffee appointments, please do not hesitate to contact them via email at: cadlightingdesign@gmail.com
Ian Olsen
Scenic Designer
IAN OLSEN (Scenic Design, He/Him) is a Scenic Designer from Maine. A recent graduate from Texas Tech's Graduate program in set design, his background is in all things technical and creative. He is thrilled to be working with FutureHome Productions onThe Seagull. Previous select credits include you're (not) sick (WP); A Chorus Line (Online), The Violet Response Project (WP, Online); Stranded (WP); Black Girl, Interrupted (WP); and Elephant's Graveyard. @ianstandard
Max Kunke
Stage Manager
MACY E. KUNKE (Stage Manager, She/They) is delighted to have joined FutureHome Production for The Seagull. Originally hailing from Dallas, Texas, Macy is a graduate of Stephen's College and a current MFA resident at the California Institute of the Arts. Recent credits include Men on Boats, daughter, and the world premiere of Scene with Cranes. She is currently stage managing a second Fringe Show called Nicky and the Angels, and will join the stage management team at the Rev Theatre Company in July. She previously served as production stage manager at Peach State Summer Theatre in Valdosta, Georgia. A writer in her own right, Macy has won several awards for her one-acts, such as the short plays The Appointment, Good Taste in Neighbors, and Paper Airplanes. Her next play, an intimate and immersive horror-comedy titled Unveiling the Veil, is to be produced Spring 2024. She is proud to be stage managing The Seagull and hopes you enjoy the show!
Yameng Deng
Assistant Director
LEXI
Costume / Intimacy Consultant
LEXI (Costume/Intimacy Consultant, She/Her) spent ten years working as a theatre director and actor in Chicago. After relocating to LA she moved into film working as a Director, Production Designer and fabricator. Her recent film credits include Can't, Home, Ferryman (unofficial music video), The Melody She Brings. And past theatre credits include Long Christmas Dinner (Chicago Fringe Opera), Dadda Woof Pappa Hot and Bull in a China Shop (About Face Theatre), and Koalas (16th Street). She is a graduate from Ithaca College and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Theater Institute with continued education at the MXAT studio in Moscow, Russia and just completed her first year in the master's program at USC in Film and Television Production.
Stephen Hong
Master Carpenter
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