Rachel Rubin Ladutke
Coordinator
RACHEL RUBIN LADUTKE is a Playwright and Director who resides in NJ. She has been blessed to develop a close-knit artistic “tribe” through online theatre, and she intends to pay it forward. Hence she is honored to participate in the nationwide undertaking that is #ENOUGH2022. She facilitates a twice-weekly “Writing Sprint”, and coordinates States of Play, a reading series featuring plays by women+ writers, which runs through November, 2022. She is a member of The Dramatists’ Guild, Honor Roll!, The International Centre for Women Playwrights, and The Playwrights’ Center. Her play The Wickham Way premieres this summer in northern NJ. Rachel is proud to have both of her own teenagers participating in this important event.
About The Cast
Jim Banta
Allegiance
In My Sights
JIM BANTA is glad he can share these powerful stories
with you today. New to Chicago, this Indianapolis
thespian has performed around the state working
in different museums and productions including:
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Conner Prairie, Indianapolis Fringe Festival, Indy Bard Fest,
Myer's Dinner Theatre, and most recently Chicago Kids Company. Currently you can see Jim perform as
Demetrius in This Moment Production's A Midsummer
Night's Dream or in Rapunzel with Chicago Kids Company.
Maximilian Beck
Undo, Redo
Write Their Wrongs
Max is a high school senior and actor from
Bloomington-Normal. After high school, Max plans
to study musical theater in college. Some of his
recent credits include Tomorrow Boy in Cabaret,
Jesus in Godspell, and John Webster in Shakespeare in Love. Max is incredibly excited to be a part of #Enough
and he hopes that you’ll enjoy the show!
Rashaad Bond
Allegiance
Salted Lemonade
Rashaad moved to Chicago from Albuquerque, New Mexico
in the summer of 2019. In Albuquerque, Rashaad founded
and served as the artistic director for Middle Ground Theatre Company, a company dedicated to giving opportunities to those in the community that were often neglected. He holds
a BA in Theatre from the University of New Mexico. His studies allowed him to develop skills in directing, producing, acting, lighting design, and scenic carpentry. Since moving to Chicago, Rashaad has had the opportunity to work
with organizations such as Black Ensemble Theatre,
Porchlight Music Theatre, The League of Chicago Theatres,
Theatre Above the Law, Ghostlight Ensemble, Perceptions Theatre, Possibilities Theatre, and BYOT Productions.
Abigail Brinks
Undo, Redo
Write Their Wrongs
Jenna Cia
Undo, Redo
Write Their Wrongs
Jenna formed her love for theatre ever since the fifth grade where she started as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Since then she’s participated in all her school plays and various community theatres, her most recent role being Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. She is thankful in being asked to be
a part of this special event. She is graduating high school
this spring and will be attending Pace University in the fall, majoring in Arts and Entertainment Management. She is also excited to announce she will be making her Off-Broadway debut in Camp, A New Musical this summer. Follow @campthemusical on Instagram or Facebook for updates! Lastly she wants to thank her family for their ongoing support. She also performs for everyone who watches her from above.
Rashad Davis
Allegiance
Randi Rose Fender
Rehearsal
RANDI ROSE FENDER is 16 years old, and is currently studying
at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School
for theater arts, along with Hillsborough High School. Along with acting, she plays ice hockey, and has a passion for musical instruments. She has an admiration for Shakespeare, and a deep love for all arts. She would like to thank her mother for always pushing her towards opportunities, and Joseph Mancuso for recommending her towards this project.
Rose is extremely grateful to be able to participate
in a presentation that showcases such an
important topic in modern day society.
Lisa Geerhart
In My Sights
It's Okay
Rachel Hettrick
In My Sights
Undo, Redo
RACHEL HETTRICK (She/Her) is the associate director of Coalescence Theatre Project, a theatre dedicated to
uplifting unheard voices. She is proud to be continuing
her mission of Social Justice in #ENOUGH2022. Rachel will
next be appearing as Allison in Dressing Robbie Temple
with the ShePersisted Festival, which she also curates.
She lives in Central Illinois with her two rescue dogs
and her Star Wars collection. Other selected credits include: Catherine Bailey (His/Her Escapades), Kelly (Reconnect),
Emma (Return to Normal), and Susan (Don't Drink the Water).
Zev Johnston as
"TIME"
STEPHANIE "ZEV" JOHNSTON (they/them) is a lifelong
Seattle resident. They performed with
a semi-professional youth musical theatre
from ages twelve to eighteen. They aged out,
burned out; and entered professional theatre
six years later, where they have been since 2014.
On Zoom, they perform with various theatre
companies, both national and international.
Notable roles include Sara in “Stop Kiss” with
Play Club West; as the child Destiny in
Laura Scruggs’ “Emissary” with Act Your Page;
and as the psychopath Afton in “Mother Yucca”
with States of Play. They look forward to continuing.
Brooke Kaye
Rehearsal
It's Okay
BROOKE KAYE is an actress who has been entertaining local audiences for the last seven years, appearing in various plays, one-acts, and musicals. Recently, she became a performing member of Circle of Sparks – an improv playback theatre group. She would like to thank Rachel for this wonderful opportunity to be part of #ENOUGH2022.
Aidan J. Ladutke
Rehearsal
Rose M. Ladutke
It's Okay
Lucy McMichael
In My Sights
It's Okay
LUCY McMICHAEL is a New York City based stage and film actress. Theater credits include: Primary Stages, Abingdon Theater, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Theater for the New City, New Jersey Rep, 600 Highwaymen, the cell, WorkShop Theater Company and Urban Stages. Film credits include: “Dare” (Sundance), “Knife Point” (Sundance), “Face to Face,” “The Daughter,” “The Christening of William Trumbull,” and the soon to be released “Overdue” and “What If I Were You?”. Podcasts: “Uncanny County” and “What Happened in Skinner.” Lucy is an actor member of the WorkShop Theater, the Experimental Theater Writers Workshop, and Manhattan Oracles.
Betsy Newberry
Stage Directions
BETSY NEWBERRY lives in New Jersey and is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. She also served as
a Woman Marine during the Vietnam era. Favorite roles include Amanda Wingfield
(The Glass Menagerie), "B" (Three Tall Women), Sr. Robert Anne (Nunsense), Ouiser Beaudreaux (Steel Magnolias) and Mrs. Webb (Our Town). Happy to be reading Stage Directions for this very important project.
Anita Okoye
It's Okay
Southside Summer
William Piontek
Rehearsal
Allegiance
Julia Resnick
In My Sights
Write Their Wrongs
JULIA RESNICK is currently studying acting at Point Park University. She is honored to be a part of telling these stories that bring awareness to such an important issue. Some of her past roles include Cat in the Hat (Seussical), Jenny/Catherine (Theory of Relativity), Beth March (Little Women), the Courier (1776), and Roxie Hart (Chicago). Julia has performed at Carnegie Hall with Camp Broadway as a part of the
New York Pops Birthday Gala from 2016-2019. She has also
been a part of the Atlantic Acting School’s Summer Teen Ensemble and the Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Intensive.
Joe Rothstein
Rehearsal
In My Sights
JOE ROTHSTEIN is honored to be part of this important project.
A New York native transplanted to New Jersey,
he has appeared onstage at Y-PAC in Clifton,
Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, and
he did improv as a member of the New Jersey
Mental Health Players. During the pandemic, Joe has
read dozens of roles in Zoom Readings – in plays ranging
from classics from antiquity to new, original works. He
looks forward to performing onstage in-person again...
Dee Spencer
Salted Lemonade
Southside Summer
DEE SPENCER BUSH - affectionately known as DeeWorks - is a multi hyphenate entertainment professional with credits as Actor/singer/Director/Producer/Live On Air Broadcaster/MUA/Face & Body Artist/Airbrush Tattoo Pro/ Influencer/Teacher/Motivator and voice over artist.
Recent credits include: The Virgin Mary Monologues (Director); Waiting To Exhale (Bessie); The Wiz (Cast A, Narrator); and
The Princess and the Frog (Narrator), all with Clubhouse Productions; and "The Concert Scenario" - Book to Audio production (Director). Dee is currently a full time wig and makeup designer for several regional high schools in
Bergen County and also holds a position as resident artist (professional facepainter) at the Turtleback Zoo in West Orange, NJ. Dee is excited to be a part of this production
and cast. Dee lives by her motto, "If the work won't come
to Dee, then Dee will go to work." Let’s Go Ya’ll!!!!!™
Danielle N. Tyler
Allegiance
Salted Lemonade
DANIELLE NICHOLE TYLER is so excited to be a part of #ENOUGH2022. Danielle is a Bronx native and resident (Go Yankees!) but has theater roots in all of NYC, Westchester and New Jersey. Danielle is a dancer, choreographer, actress, playwright, and the Artistic Director of Darknight Productions, a Bronx based independent theater company who is celebrating its 20th year. Danielle gives full praise, honor and glory to Jesus Christ for all He has allowed her to do and keeps her doing. (Philippians 4:13) All her love and gratitude to her sister Steffi, her love, Shawn and all her family and friends for their endless support. Rachel, thank you for this opportunity to be a part of this important production. May God bless and protect you all!
Linda Wielkotz
Stage Directions
LINDA WIELKOTZ is thrilled to be reading Stage Directions for #ENOUGH2022. Linda has been active in NJ and NY for many years as a Producer, Director, Stage Manager, administrator and actor.
Quentin Williams
Rehearsal
Allegiance
Salted Lemonade
QUENTIN WILLIAMS is 15 years old and is a sophomore at Somerville High School in Somerville, NJ and Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School in Bridgewater, NJ where he studies Theater Arts. He does fencing and tennis at his high school. Quentin is so excited to be a part of this project because he thinks that this topic needs to be talked about in order to help fix this issue. He would like to thank his friends and family for their ongoing support.
