Shelby Marie Edwards
Latest News on Shelby Marie Edwards:
Photos: Pegasus Theatre Chicago's 39th YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL (Jan 4, 2026)
Cast Set for Pegasus Theatre's 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival (Dec 1, 2025)
Steel Beam Theatre to Present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell (Sep 4, 2024)
Photos: Pegasus Theatre Chicago's 39th YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL (Jan 4, 2026)
Cast Set for Pegasus Theatre's 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival (Dec 1, 2025)
Steel Beam Theatre to Present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell (Sep 4, 2024)
BIO
Shelby Marie Edwards (she/her/hers) is an actor-musician, solo performer, and southern belle, now southside living in the city of Chicago. Chicago Theatre Credits include: Rabbits in their Pockets (Lifeline Theatre), Young Playwrights Festival (Pegasus Theatre Chicago), Qualia (Subtext Studio Theatre), A Bronx Tale, The Wedding Singer (Surging Films and Theatrics), Holly’s Ivy, Lost Home Win Home (Lifeline Theatre’s Fillet of Solo Festival). Regional credits include: Abiyoyo (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), FLEX (Summit Performance Indianapolis), Chicken & Biscuits (Virginia Repertory Theatre), Little Women (Virginia Theatre Festival). Education: M.A. from the University of Chicago & B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Film Credits include HBO’s Lovecraft Country. Shelby is a proud alumna of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s professional leadership program. IG: @ShelbyMarieEdwards
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Photos: Pegasus Theatre Chicago's 39th YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL
by Gillian Blum - Jan 4, 2026
Check out production photos from Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, now playing through January 24 at Chicago Dramatists.
by Gillian Blum - Jan 4, 2026
Check out production photos from Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, now playing through January 24 at Chicago Dramatists.
Cast Set for Pegasus Theatre's 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the cast and for its 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the cast and for its 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival.
Steel Beam Theatre to Present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024
Steel Beam Theatre will present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024
Steel Beam Theatre will present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Regional Premiere of A BRONX TALE at Surging Films & Theatrics
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024
The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Surging Films & Theatrics 2024 regional theater premiere of A Bronx Tale at The Edge Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024
The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Surging Films & Theatrics 2024 regional theater premiere of A Bronx Tale at The Edge Theater.
Lifeline Theatre to Open 25th Fillet of Solo Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2022
Former Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans announced the 25th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, presented by Lifeline Theatre and running virtually January 21–February 13, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2022
Former Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans announced the 25th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, presented by Lifeline Theatre and running virtually January 21–February 13, 2022.
Photo Flash: Inside The 5th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2019
Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 5th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2019
Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 5th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond.
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne Steps Down
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2018
As Lifeline Theatre continues its 35th season, long-time Artistic Director Dorothy Milne has announced she will transition out of her leadership role during the coming year. I love my job and I won't be leaving Lifeline, Milne said. I will still be an active ensemble member and volunteer. But I'm over 60 years old and I look forward to spending more time away from a desk.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2018
As Lifeline Theatre continues its 35th season, long-time Artistic Director Dorothy Milne has announced she will transition out of her leadership role during the coming year. I love my job and I won't be leaving Lifeline, Milne said. I will still be an active ensemble member and volunteer. But I'm over 60 years old and I look forward to spending more time away from a desk.
Lifeline Theatre Announces 21st Annual FILLET OF SOLO Storytelling Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2018
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2018
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
FILLET OF SOLO FESTIVAL Opens Next Week!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2018
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2018
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
Lifeline Theatre Announces 21st Annual FILLET OF SOLO Storytelling Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2017
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2017
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
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