the wulfeater at 10th Avenue Arts Center

Danisha is eternally thankful for the love and support of her family, especially the most exceptional humans Sully, Scarlett, and Scout who make her believe every day that we can, and must choose to love each other more fiercely. Thank you to the cast and production for your love and bravery; making art with you in this time and space is a gift and we were meant to do this together. Thank you Brian, for your heart, your chaos, and for this beautiful life with you. "You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time." - Angela Davis

Tyler C. Jiles is a passionate actor, voice artist, and educator with experience spanning theater, voiceover, and tabletop role-playing games. He has worked with companies such as Moonlight Amphitheater, International Fringe Festival, Lyceum Theater, and Luminary Arts. As a professional voice actor, Tyler has spent the past two years bringing characters to life through his dynamic performances. Beyond acting, Tyler is a dedicated educator, teaching private voice acting and acting workshops that blend traditional performance techniques with immersive role-playing. His RPG acting workshop challenges performers to develop character, improv skills, and storytelling instincts in a creative and engaging way.

Chicago native, Julia, is honored to be a part of this absolutely unhinged show and watch it come alive with such talented and inspiring people. She deeply appreciates the trust from Brian and Danisha throughout the music writing process. Through their guidance and collaboration, Julia was encouraged to take creative risks and use these unconventional characters and themes to explore new sounds. Julia holds a BA in Music Education from the University of Illinois. Outside of the show, Julia is a songwriter under the name Lillen Wade and performs around San Diego in various projects.

Shane Hennessey (Archie) is howling at the moon with excitement at being involved in this original piece of theater! Some local shows you may have seen him in recently include: Underground (The Stranger) at The Coronado Playhouse w/ Blindspot Collective, Sweeney Todd (Anthony), and Something Rotten (Nick Bottom) both with Wildsong Productions in OB. Thanks as always to his friends and family for their constant love and support, and to this cast and creative team for the opportunity to create some meaningful art during a time when doing so is more necessary than ever.

Michael Harrison is excited to welcome you all to the wulfeater! Select San Diego credits include: Sweeney Todd (Todd), Something Rotten! (Shakespeare), Assassins (Booth), and Rock of Ages (Dennis) at Wildsong, Big Fish (Edward Bloom, Coronado Playhouse), Bright Star (Daddy Cane/Dr. Norquist, Lamplighters), Spamalot (Sir Bedevere, OB Playhouse), and various shows as a singer and dancer with the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. Michael is a Spanish Professor at San Diego Mesa College, and lives in Serra Mesa with his amazing husband, Clay.

Will has been acting on stage and on camera, as well as doing voice over work, since he was a kid. He has been acting in California for over 20 years. Past credits include Shrek (Shrek the Musical), Lonnie (Rock of Ages), William Barfeé (Spelling Bee), as well as many others. He wants to thank his mom and dad, his sister Emily, Charles, and Toffy.

Isla Elizabeth Moss is an actor and passionate collaborator based in San Diego. Recent credits include The Polar Express at Rail Events Inc., Party Panic! by Catherine Snow (USC School of Cinematic Arts), and dancing with Play Hard Heels Dance Company (2022-2024). She is a Theatre Arts student at Grossmont College and has trained in Scene Studies at La Jolla Playhouse’s SPOTLIGHT ON series. Isla dedicates her performance to her loving husband, supportive friends, and resilient LGBTQIA+ community.

Kristen Sumrell (she/her), a dancer, choreographer, and artist by any other means, is elated to be making her musical theatre debut with The Wulfeater! For the last 3 years, she has been a company dancer with Play Hard Heels, where she has performed in showcases, San Diego Pride, and gigs all around the city. Kristen graduated with a BFA from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, majoring in Ballet; she then went on to dance professionally with the City Ballet of San Diego as an apprentice company member. During her time at UNCSA, Kristen performed works such as George Balanchine’s Serenade, Swan Lake, and as a soloist in Marius Pepita’s Paquita. Kristen dedicates her artistic endeavors to all of the aspiring artists following their dreams, and to her mother, Dawn, who has supported her dance journey with encouragement and support every step of the way.

Candace (she/her) is both honored and ecstatic to be a part of this amazing new work! Select acting credits include: Extraordinary Girl (American idiot), Mimi (Rent), Donna/Pickles (The Great American Trailer Park Musical), Rosie (Bye Bye Birdie), and Babette (Beauty and the Beast). Ms. Carbajal is an accomplished dance instructor and choreographer whose work has been performed by theater companies throughout Southern California and Arizona. She is truly grateful to the artistic team for trusting her to bring Candy to life, and to her partner Tyler (yes, that one!) for his constant love and support in all things.

Johna is delighted to bring this beautiful show to life next to some of the best and most talented people San Diego has to offer! Among her favorite roles are Emma (Lizzie), Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Extraordinary Girl (American Idiot), and Jovie (Elf). She is thankful for the steadfast support of her friends and family. She is especially grateful for the production team believing in her and for her dear JD for being a safe place to land <33

Dani is thrilled to be a part of this immersive, theatrical experience that is the wulfeater. Some previous credits include Sian in ‘The Revlon Girl’, Alison Bechdel in ‘Fun Home’, Martha Dunnstock in ‘Heathers the Musical’ and Audrey in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. She’d like to thank the artistic team for the opportunity and her wife for the constant support! Enjoy the ride!

Alia(she/they) is a dancer and inspiring actress in El Cajon, CA and is excited to be playing Electra in The Wulfeater! Alia trains at Culture Shock training academy and is apart of the work study program where she commits to her training ans growth as a dancer. Her recent projects include Trick or Tease and Cupids Kiss both at Culture Shock, she also was a part of Dreamland and has also performed at the Delmar fairgrounds. When she isn’t at Culture shock she works as a dance teacher for little kiddos and loves passing on her love of dance to the youth and anyone else who feels called. She dedicates her performance to the training academy at cultureshock for teaching her what she knows, for her mother, sister, and boyfriend who always supports her and who she can’t wait to see her preform, and for anyone who dreams of performing and being on stage letting their authentic self free. This is for you.

Madison Hutchins is a passionate dancer from Des Moines, Iowa, with a love for movement that began in elementary school. As a dedicated member of a local dance company, she regularly performs in parades, shows, and community events. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Madison is a full-time math and science teacher, bringing creativity and enthusiasm to the classroom. She is thrilled to combine her two passions for this exciting project and share her talents with the audience.

Sarah Dinse is a dancer in San Diego excited to be making her theater debut as Aura! When she’s not training with Play Hard Dance Company, Sarah also works as a photographer specializing in live music and creative portraiture. She is excited to be pushing herself into new creative avenues throughout this production and dedicates her performance to her fellow artists that give her the courage to do so.

Paige is thrilled to welcome you to the Wulfeater! Some of her favorite past roles include Shelly (Evil Dead), Deb (Ordinary Days), Mary Lane (Reefer Madness), and Mayzie (Seussical). She is incredibly grateful to the Wulfeater family for their warm welcome and to everyone here for supporting live theater <3@paigetalle

I’m thrilled to be here! After dabbling in community theater it is truly exciting to be a part of an original work. Favorite roles include Geraldine (A Hand of Bridge), Prince Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), Franz (Rock of Ages), Vi (Footloose), and St. Jimmy (American Idiot). Thank you to my husband for all of your support, and putting up with my loud singing in small spaces.

I've been performing for as long as I can remember, from high school to local theatre groups, even some student films. I also have a passion for voice acting, I've lent my talents to some online fan projects and hope to one day become a professional voiceover artist. I'm so excited to open my first original production with such a fun and talented group of people. The premise of this world and the story within really excited me as an actor. Get ready for one wild ride!

Julian Jaime is a Musician and Marketing director based in San Marcos, California. He spends a lot of his time playing music gigs for various venues across San Diego. On his free time he enjoys practicing photography, writing original songs, going on hikes and spending time with friends. The Wulfeater will be his first time performing in a musical and he is very excited to be a part of it!

Colyn Lowrey is a former East Coaster delighted to be chugging some suckle in the wulfeater! She grew up performing, with favorite roles including Miss Preen in The Man Who Came to Dinner, Fake Valjean’s Wife in Les Misérables, and an uncannily convincing Tree in Into the Woods. Her love of storytelling eventually pulled her behind the scenes, where she found her true calling in the editing room. That path led her to earn a BA in Film, Video, and Sound Design from Marymount Manhattan College. Outside the wulfeater, Colyn enjoys watching scary movies, hunting for the best happy hour in San Diego, and daydreaming about her next adventure. She’s endlessly grateful to her partner, Kristen, and her creative crew of pals for always encouraging her to dive into the deep end.

Brian Jenkins is a writer, director, and filmmaker based in San Diego whose work focuses on the intersections of gender, sexuality, capitalism, and exploitation. Film credits include Answering the Call - the American Struggle for the Right to Vote, I'm Not a B@tch, I'm an Aztec, and The Other Peloton. His work has been featured on Rachel Maddow, Slate, Huff Post, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Rolling Stone. He is excited to make his theater debut with the premiere of the wulfeater.

Nicola Barrett is excited to make her assistant directing debut with the wulfeater. Primarily an actor, she is eager to explore the creative process from a new perspective. By day, she wrangles a cast of energetic third graders, which turns out to be great training for assistant directing. She is deeply grateful to the cast and crew for their dedication, talent, and collaboration in bringing this production to life.

Sara Hayes is a native San Diegan, actress, singer, and your new favorite technical director. She was last seen in Ocean Beach, having worked on and starred in shows like Rent (Mark Cohen), Newsies (Jack Kelly), and Sweeney Todd (The Beadle Bamford). You also may have seen her curly hair bouncing at the Coronado Playhouse (Patrick Star) and professionally at Scripps Ranch Theater (Jos). We know she pretends to hate the attention, but for the right price, she may just grace you with a solo performance.

Christian “Tian” DePaul has had an intense passion for music and the many creative outlets surrounding it for as long as he can remember. After moving to San Diego from Texas when he was five, he’s been fully immersed in the city’s performing arts community; participating in various crafts such as drumline, musical theatre, and competitive dance. Christian’s love of movement started in diapers and continued being nurtured over the years by countless dance intensives and training programs including with Culture Shock Dance Center and the Academy of Performing Arts. Since then, he’s had the privilege of choreographing and instructing for several schools, show choirs, dance teams, musicals, companies, studios, corporations, productions and recording artists including 3M Global, San Diego Symphony, La Mesa Arts Academy, and D.A.R.E. America.