Putting A New Spin on Shakespeare Since 2018
About
An ongoing Shakespeare cabaret at The Roguelike Tavern that takes our conceptions of Shakespeare and type casting, then cuts the fat and throws it in a blender. What's the play? Who will play who? Join us to find out!
The Players
Lex Agolsove
Pronouns: she/her/hers
@clanlextineAs a wee child, Lex often forced her family to watch her perform silly little skits, so she’s thrilled that now sometimes people pay her to do it! Outside of acting, improv, and creating, she’s a big fan of causing board game chaos, general tomfoolery, and procrastinating literally anything - especially writing bios.
Robert Angell
Pronouns: He/They
@robertartangellLike a bog goblin, Robby hails from the swamps of Massachusetts. They love to write anything but bios and have convinced people to pay them for this.
Elizabeth Birmingham
Pronous: Any
@elizabeeeeeeefElizabeth is an actor, director, and theatre-maker based in LA. She thinks theatre works best when the audience is screaming.
**Kevin Bohleber **
Pronouns: He/Him
@kevbotrlKevin is an actor, writer, and fermentationist originally from Nashville, TN. A Shakespeare enthusiast, improviser, and victory gardener are other titles he could be given.
Katie Canavan
Pronouns: She/Her
@katiecanavanKatie is an actor, singer, and multi-instrument musician with a passion for sewing and knitting. She is one-half of The Darling Kathleens, and yes, she plays the accordion.
Mason Conrad
Pronouns: He/Him
@masonxconrad
Kim Dalton
Pronouns: She/Her
@kim.dalton
Julia Finch
Pronouns: She/Her
@jcfinchJulia is a teacher and theater artist in Los Angeles. She is a fan of clowns, psychology, shows featuring a strong ensemble, and three-part harmonies.
BJ Grip
Pronouns: He/Him
@BJGripActingFormer military brat, current theater geek, nerd extraordinaire, and voiceover artist. Many hats, trying to stay sane through it all. Fight On!
Doug Harvey
@dougharvey_
Amelya Hensley
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
@amelya.hensleyAmelya is an actor, little person, dog mom, and aspiring functional adult. She’s thrilled to get to use both her love for improv and Shakespeare as part of Shakes on the Rocks!
Zoo Holmstrom
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
IG: @zooholmstrom Twitter: @zooscluezZoo loves three things: Shakespeare, drinking, and community. Well, they love a lot more than that, but those are the three that are most important to Shakes on the Rocks.
Lissette Jean-Marie
Pronouns: She/Her
@lissette_inator
Bethany Koulias
Pronouns: She/Her
@bethanykouliasBethany is a fourth-generation Angeleno actor and producer, with a penchant for collecting deer antlers (sustainably harvested, of course). She loves the smell of old books, the feel of her kitty kneading her tummy, and long walks in the graveyard at dusk
Edgar Landa
@fightdude2000
Kathleen Leary
@clearlykleary
Amir Levi
Pronouns: He/She/They
@theamirleviAmir Levi is a non-binary entertainer and activist. Amir transcends pronouns and thus goes by all of them. Amir loves cats. The species, the musical, and the movie.
Matt Morales-Kelly
@thelightnessofmattMatt is ecstatic to break his unintentional years long hiatus from performing Shakespeare to join the Shakes On The Rocks crew and even more excited to mix his two great loves in this life: performing classical text and a few stiff drinks. Matt also enjoys performing voiceovers, narrating audiobooks, learning new things
and writing short bio’s in first person— as well as great food and a hard workout now and then. Recent film/TV credits include: NCIS: LA (2022) New Normal (2021) Raspberry(2020) and This Is Us (2018)
Amanda Newman
Pronouns: She/They
@amanda_norikoAmanda Noriko Newman is thrilled to be part of the Shakes on the Rocks team. She is a LA native of Japanese descent and wears arguably too many hats in the theatre world, as an actor, director, fight director, writer, and more!
Tiana Randall-Quant
Pronouns: She/Her
@t_quantTiana Randall-Quant is a born and raised Angeleno trying to change the narrative that “LA is not a theatre town”. Her goal is to create theatre that gives a glimpse into a world full of love and healing. Her creative focus revolves uplifting the voices of the underrepresented and marginalized, particularly that of queer Black women. Her biggest inspirations include Audre Lorde, Rihanna, and her sister Jade. She is also a proud co-drafter of the new LA ARTS Document, and a proud co-founder of BLKLST, an organization focused on anti-racism and accountability in Los Angeles Theatre. She can also be found making fun comedy and gaming content with The 354 Squad on Youtube.
Ashley V Robinson
Pronouns: She/Her
@ashleyvrobinson
Cameron Rose
Pronouns: Any
@h3rmthewormCameron is an actor, musician, animator, and cardboard enthusiast.
Megan Ruble
@megan.rose.ruble
Jinny Ryann
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
@jinnyandtonicJinny Ryann is originally from the tiny town of Holliston, MA. She received a BFA in Screen Acting, (and a minor in Neuroscience, because why not?) from Chapman University. In 2017, she was an Artists Striving to End Poverty fellow at their Artist As Citizen Conference at Julliard. In addition to the whole audition-in-LA hustle, she's been creating her own work as a filmmaker and artist. She is extremely passionate about the arts, social justice, and pizza.
Roberto Williams
Pronouns: He/Him
@bertieonthewing
Lindsay Zana
Pronouns: She/Her
@LindsayZanaLindsay is an actor/singer with a love for Shakespeare (obviously), audio dramas, and musical theatre. When she's not on stage, you can find her either emoting behind a microphone or chilling with her pup Winston. For more info visit www.lindsayzana.com
James Ferrero - Creator/Producer
Pronouns: He/Him
IG/Twitter: @thereeljferreroJames is an actor, producer, and sound designer. He started Shakes on the Rocks as a way for actors to defy typecasting in a town that thrives on just that. And to have a fun time doing it. You can usually find him floating around the back, in the booth, or quizzing guests in our trivia section. He wants to give a special shout-out to his producing team and cast, all of whom help make this show a reality. Go Slugs! www.james-ferrero.com
Zoo Holmström - Producer/Actor
Pronouns: They/Them
IG: @zooholmstrom Twitter: @zooscluezZoo loves three things: Shakespeare, drinking, and community. Well, they love a lot more than that, but those are the three that are most important to Shakes on the Rocks. While they are currently living in Vermont working at a gin distillery, they are a long-time Shaker and can’t wait to get back on stage. For now, they’re enjoying producing virtually from the Green Mountain state and daydreaming about one day opening their own bar to host as much drunken Shakespeare as possible.
Acacia Garden Fisher - Producer/Actor
Pronouns: She/Her
@threenounsAcacia is a cat mom and actor with a passion for classical theatre and comedy. For more info visit acaciafisher.com
Rob Angell - Producer/Actor
Pronouns: He/They
@robertartangellLike a bog goblin, Robby hails from the swamps of Massachusetts. They love to write anything but bios and have convinced people to pay them for this.
Lindsay Zana - Producer/Actor
Pronouns: She/Her
IG and Twitter: @LindsayZanaSince her very first role as a Spirit in Macbeth, Lindsay has had a love of performing Shakespeare and finding new ways to bring the stories to life. She joined Shakes on the Rocks as an actor at its very beginning, as a little show that was part of the Hollywood Fringe, and she has loved every second of it. She's proud to be the newest member of the Producing team and can't wait to put her nerdy love of the Bard to good use.
Upcoming shows
Catch us at The Roguelike Tavern for our next show
SATURDAY October 7th!
Social Hour - 7:00 PM
Show Begins - 8:00 PM
The Roguelike Tavern
259 Pass Ave, Burbank, CA Roguelike Tavern
Please note there is also a two-item minimum at the bar. We suggest the fries!
Contact
For inquiries or future audition information you can reach us at shakesontherocks@gmail.comFollow us @shakesontherocks for photos, announcements, and general merrymaking!
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