PRODUCTION TEAM & ENSEMBLE MEMBERS

Adama Abramson

First LFL Production: 2018 - WE.ARE.HERE.

Adama is excited to be working with LFL again. Recent LFL Works: FROM BARDSTOWN TO BROADWAY: THE ROAD TO VOTES FOR WOMEN, NOTE, DEFINING INFINITY, WE.ARE.HERE., Community: EURYDICE (University of Louisville Mainstage), THE LONG CHRISTMAS RIDE HOME (University of Louisville Mainstage), DON’T TELL ME I CAN’T FLY (University of Louisville Rep Co.), BARE: A POP OPERA (UofL Studio Theatre), ANNIE (Aint I a Woman Playfest), FEAST: A YORUBA PROJECT (UofL Studio Theatre); Training: BS University of Louisville (Theatre).

Shannon Woolley Allison

First LFL Production: 2001 - CROSSING MOUNTAINS

Despite stints working, performing and teaching in Chicago, Denver, and New York City, Shannon is Louisville, KY born and bred! She attended the Youth Performing Arts School before earning her BFA in Acting at Southern Methodist University, and her Master's in Educational Theatre at NYU. In 2001, Shannon co-founded Looking for Lilith Theatre Company, and serves as Co-Artistic Director to this day. Most recent performances include Dr. Anna Lawrence in our SUFFRAGE TV series, and Jules in NOTE by Allie Fireel. Directing credits include the LFL original DEFINING INFINITY, Erin Fitzgerald’s GOOD GRIEF, and Diana Grisanti’s THE PATRON SAINT OF LOSING SLEEP. She is proud to be a roster artist for the KY Arts Council, a board member of the Fund for the Arts and the Arts and Cultural Alliance, and a member of Alternate ROOTS, The Network of Ensemble Theatres, and The Alliance for Theatre in Education.

Ellie Archer

Ellie was inducted into Looking for Lilith in late 2020 with this being her second show as an official company member. Before joining LFL she worked on the shows WE. ARE. HERE., THE PATRON SAINT OF LOSING SLEEP, and DEFINING INFINITY. When not working on scripted projects, Ellie also does improv comedy with the all women improv group, The Hystericals. Ellie graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2017 with a BA in Theatre.

Mary Audery Holt Baunjoko

Mary is excited to be performing in her second LFL production! She is a theatre artist and educator who has over 30 years experience as a performer, director and teacher. Mary currently works for JCPS as an Arts Integration Teacher at Byck Elementary. She has an MFA in theatre performance (U of L), as well as a M.Ed in gifted and talented education (Georgetown College). Some of Mary’s most notable roles include Helen of Troy in THE TROJAN WOMEN, Perdita in THE WINTER’S TALE and Tonya in KING HEDLEY II. Her directing credits include THE LITTLE MERMAID and LITTLE WOMEN for Sacred Heart Academy, KING HEDLEY II for Smoked Apple Productions and THE LION KING JR., a Stage One Disney in Schools production. Mary is the proud mommy to two beautiful and talented children, Aya and Micah Baunjoko. Black Lives Matter!

Tiera Bowman

First LFL Production: 2009 - CHOICES

Louisville native Tiera was most recently seen as Georgia Nugent in FROM BARDSTOWN TO BROADWAY: THE ROAD TO VOTES FOR WOMEN/THE SUFFRAGE DRIVING & WALKING TOUR, but has been working with Looking for Lilith Theatre Company since she was in high school. She joined the LFL team through one of their community outreach programs that was hosted at Fern Creek High School, called CHOICES: AN INTERACTIVE PLAY ON CYBERBULLYING AND SUICIDE. After high school, Tiera got her bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts at Northern Kentucky University and immediately found a home at Looking for Lilith. She has been a Devising team member & actor for THE KENTUCKY SUFFRAGE PROJECT. She is also a teaching artist for various community outreach programs & is still a part of CHOICES.

Sara G.B. Canary

First LFL Production: 2002 - CROSSING MOUNTAINS

Sara has been working with LFL since 2002. Though she now lives in Illinois, she has been able to be on stage with LFL, in 2012 for 10 YEARS, 7 STORIES, 2013 in BECOMING MOTHERS, 2017 in CROSSING MOUNTAINS. Currently as a company member, Sara works on the Grant, Research/Devising, and Caretakers Committees. In 2021 Sara became a Board Member.

Athena Canon

Athena is making her theatre/film debut with Looking for Lilith. She comes from a family of theatre folks and has been raised in and around the arts. Athena enjoys creating art, acting, singing, playing with her sisters, and videogames.

Meg Caudill

First LFL Production: 2012 - BEYOND THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

Originally from Southeastern KY, Meg moved to Louisville in 2007 as a teaching artist and tour actor for Kentucky Shakespeare. She most recently appeared in FROM BARDSTOWN TO BROADWAY: THE ROAD TO VOTES FOR WOMEN/THE SUFFRAGE DRIVING & WALKING TOUR. Previous LFL shows include Claudia in GOOD GRIEF, THE PATRON SAINT OF LOSING SLEEP (props design), ALICE IN BLACK AND WHITE (2017 production - Sally), BECOMING MOTHERS (ensemble), and BEYOND THE BLUE MOUNTAINS (Sarah). Meg works at Commonwealth Theatre Center (CTC) as the Education Resource Manager where she teaches in both Outreach and Conservatory programs. She is a proud alum of the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) and has spent many summers returning to GSP as faculty/staff.

Sean Childress

Calvin in GOOD GRIEF (Looking for Lilith Theatre Company); David in FEMININE ENDING (Theatre 502); Sol P. Sussman in DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! (Pandora Productions); Philip/Trip in THE PATRON SAINT OF LOSING SLEEP (Looking for Lilith Theater Company); Conchobar in DEIRDRE (The Chamber Players); Father in THE COWARD (The Bard's Town); Edward Lionheart in THEATER OF BLOOD (The Alley Theatre); Sorn in STUPID F$&@ING BIRD (The Bard's Town); Various roles in PREVAILING WINDS (Looking for Lilith Theatre Company); Frank in BODY AWARENESS (Looking for Lilith Theatre Company) Dr. Sweet in BUG (The Bard's Town); Josh in 2 ACROSS (The Little Colonel Playhouse); Jack McCullough in REGRETS ONLY (Pandora Productions); President Charles H.P. Smith in NOVEMBER for Louisville Repertory Company.

Laura Ellis

First LFL Production: 2009 - CROSSING MOUNTAINS

Laura is a performer and sound designer who regularly works with Kentucky Shakespeare, Pandora Productions and, of course, Looking for Lilith, where she's a company member. In her life outside the theater (or park), she’s the Director of Podcasts and Special Projects at Louisville Public Media. Laura spent the first few waves of the COVID-19 pandemic learning Zoom, editing protest coverage, launching a podcast incubator and nurturing a battalion of plants and small dogs.

Trina Fischer

First LFL Production: 2001 - CROSSING MOUNTAINS

A proud LFL Co-Founder, Trina has performed in CHOICES, DEFINING INFINITY, CLASS OF ‘70, FABRIC, FLAMES, & FERVOR, WHAT MY HANDS HAVE TOUCHED, CROSSING MOUNTAINS, Robin Rice’s ALICE IN BLACK & WHITE, Diana Grisanti’s PATRON SAINT OF LOSING SLEEP, and Karen Zacarias’ LEGACY OF LIGHT and JUST LIKE US. With other local companies she enjoyed performing in AND BABY MAKES 7 (Necessary Theatre), LOOKING FOR NORMAL & THE LARAMIE PROJECT (Pandora Productions). Trina is an Alba Emoting Teacher, worked with the Creative Arts Team in NYC, had a Fulbright to study in Chile, has a BS in Performance Studies from Northwestern University, and received training as ATL & KY Shakespeare apprentices and at Y.P.A.S. Even after moving to Chile in 2020, Trina continues to participate with LFL as a virtual teaching artist, deviser, performer and member of the Marketing & Communications Department and Caretakers Committee. Trina misses all of you!

Martin French

Martin has worked in a variety of theatrical roles over many years in a number of countries. Previously for LFL, he designed the lights for the Mainstage performances in their UNHEARD [OUTLOUD] FESTIVAL at the Clifton Center, as well as for THE PATRON SAINT OF LOSING SLEEP in the MeX. In Louisville, his work includes directing, design, and acting for numerous companies including The Alley, Kentucky Little Colonel Playhouse, LCCC, LRC, Mind’s Eye, Pandora, Savage Rose, Teatro Tercera Llamada, and Wayward Actors among many others, as well as being a Founder and Co-Artistic Director of The Chamber Theatre.

Hannah Greene

Hannah ​is a local costume and prop designer. They have worked primarily with Bunbury Theatre on shows including THE GREEN BOOK, GRACE AND GLORIE, BOATWRIGHT, and VISITING EDNA. Hannah has also been a dresser for the Kentucky Opera and in the spring of 2021 was hired on at Commonwealth Theatre Company as an associate costume designer and props artisan. This is their second production with Looking for Lilith. Hannah is thrilled to join this wonderful team!

Emily Grimany

Emily is excited to be working with LFL again. After working on COMMON THREADS, Emily will be diving into her next project, THE BABY MAKER, which she will be producing and directing. Emily has previously worked around Kentuckiana as a director, actor, and stage manager. Some previous credits include: Director – THE GAME (self-produced), LITTLE WOMEN (TheatreWorks of SoIN); Stage Manager: JUST LIKE US (LFL). Actor: ZOMBIE PROM (Clarksville Little Theatre); THE SECRET GARDEN, QUILTERS, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE (TheatreWorks of SoIN); WHITE CHRISTMAS (Shelby County); SWEET CHARITY, ANYTHING GOES, COMPANY, COLE (AYUTC). Check out her website to find out more information about her work: emilygrimany.com

Michael Guelda

Michael is a Louisville native. By day he works for a property management company, by night he enjoys spending time with his fiance Jill Marie and his family watching movies and cooking awesome food. He has enjoyed working behind the scenes with load-ins, builds, strikes and even shopping for props and is excited to lend his voice to this production. His previous experience is from High School and being a patron of the arts. He looks forward to dipping his toes into more voice work in the future.

Clare Hagan

First LFL Production: 2019 – THE KENTUCKY SUFFRAGE PROJECT

Clare is a theatre artist from Louisville, Kentucky, with a particular interest in work which lifts up under-heard voices, not only in its content, but also in the way in which that work is produced and presented. In 2019, Clare stage managed WENDY’S NEVERLAND, an interactive, devised theatre production which took place inside of three rural Kentucky nursing homes, inviting community members, staff, and elders in as collaborators and performers. Like many members of the core artistic team, Clare took on multiple roles during the production, including visual artist, musician, and performer. During this project, Clare discovered their love for devised, community-based theatre in which her passion for art and activism felt most fully integrated. Clare went on to work with many of the same creative team members in bringing EZELL: BALLAD OF A LAND MAN to life in a forest in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. In 2021, Clare became an official company member of Looking for Lilith. Clare has served as a musical director, deviser, researcher, stage manager, and video editor for Lilith projects such as GOOD GRIEF and THE KENTUCKY SUFFRAGE PROJECT. Clare is currently in their third season as a member of the Derby City Playwrights. She has also worked for Actors Theatre of Louisville, facilitating New Voices Playwriting workshops.

Stacey Hopson

Born and raised in Louisville, KY, Stacey made her stage and acting debut in KING HEDLEY II with Smoked Apple Theatre Group. This U.S. Army veteran is happy to return to the stage and looks forward to portraying many more challenging roles. Stacey has since done costumer/prop artisan/backstage work with Bunbury Theatre, performances with Shakespeare for Veterans, a memorable role for Louisville’s own Larry Muhammed, and completed a film with Brand Old Productions of Cincinnati. She has a Bachelor’s of Cardiopulmonary Science from U of L, and is by nature a Registered Nurse. It is her number one objective to create a unique identity now and with any future opportunities. She has found working on live shows very thrilling and challenging.

Izzy Keel

First LFL Production: 2019 – DEFINING INFINITY

Izzy is an actor and playwright born and raised in Louisville. A theatre major who graduated from University of Kentucky, they are currently pursuing their master’s degree. Some of their self written works include the queer musical about theatre people STARSTRUCK (co-written with Eileen Doan) and the science fiction exploration of gender IAAI. Their performances with Looking For Lilith include roles in DEFINING INFINITY, JUST LIKE US, and GOOD GRIEF. They also assist with LFL’s teaching programs in the summer and after school. Izzy has been blown away with the continually inclusive and uplifting messages LFL tries to promote, not limiting their feminism to the white, cis, or abled community, but instead embracing and exploring the intersections of many marginalized groups. Izzy’s theatrical goals are to build community and dismantle dominant power structures in Kentucky. They hope to accomplish this by sharing stories, sharing resources, sharing compassion, and most importantly, listening. Izzy believes that the world can, must, and will change for the better, and that the arts are a powerful tool for doing so. Izzy is queer and neurodivergent and seeks to bring these perspectives attention and respect, while also following their personal principles as well as LFL’s of exploring the intersections of these issues with race, class, nationality, religion, and myriad other factors. And of course, they always hope to produce theatre which promotes thought, hope, and compassion.

Jennifer Thalman Kepler

First LFL Production: 2001 - CROSSING MOUNTAINS

Jennifer is an LFL Co-founder and Co-Artistic Director, as well as actor, director, devising director and teaching artist. She has performed in CROSSING MOUNTAINS, WHAT MY HANDS HAVE TOUCHED, CLASS OF ’70 (2004, 2013), FABRIC FLAMES AND FERVOR, BEYOND THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, 10 YEARS, 7 STORIES, GETTING OUT, LUZ, CAREFULLY TAUGHT and JUST LIKE US. Jennifer originated the role of Alice Austin in ALICE IN BLACK AND WHITE in both Louisville and New York. Jennifer has served as devising director for WHAT MY HANDS HAVE TOUCHED and WE.ARE.HERE and as devising/production director for CHOICES, BECOMING MOTHERS, and The KENTUCKY SUFFRAGE PROJECT. She also directs the devising process with young people and develops curriculum through LFL’s GirlSpeak program and in-school residencies.

Ava Lang

Ava is 9 years old and attends 4th grade at Wilt Elementary School. She loves to draw, create stories, watch movies and help her mom, Jill Marie Schierbaum, with theatre stuff. She is super excited to be a part of her first LFL production. She is also excited to become a big sister in January. When she grows up she wants to be an illustrator and write children's books. She would also like to thank Izzy for buying her a happy meal! She can't wait to do another show!

Jill Marie Schierbaum

First LFL Production: 2008 – STRANGERS/EXTRANJERAS

Jill Marie is a Louisville based multimedia artist, designer and creative. She has been working with LFL since 2006, when she joined us as an intern. She is the creator behind Design Studio 749, works as Digital Branding and Marketing Coordinator with LFL, and is Co-Owner of Marie-Mae Photography. She is excited to be back on stage since Defining Infinity and to be able to experience her daughter Ava Lang working with her. This Story Circle Project has been such an amazing experience all around and she hopes it sparks a little common thread to the audience. She dedicates this show to her little bundle Fin- coming in January.

Hilarie Spangler

Hilarie is a multi-instrumentalist, teacher, and arts producer based in New York City. In her work, she actively uses her background as a musician and storyteller to explore authentic, collaborative, and musical community experiences. Her work and interests are deeply rooted in the connection between rural-urban relationships and community healing. In 2018, Hilarie and Amy Brooks became the co-founding Artistic Directors of Cardinal Cross Arts Collective: a growing, betwixt-and-between team of misfit female-identifying creative artists. Hilarie currently imagines public programming and art spaces in her work as the Director of Programs, Grants, and Ventures for the Freshgrass Foundation and teaches piano and voice at Brooklyn Music Factory. She also sits on the board of Looking for Lilith.

Karole Spangler

First LFL Production: 2009 - CROSSING MOUNTAINS

Karole has acted in, directed, or stage-managed over 132 productions in 15 states, including Alaska. She holds an MFA from UW- Madison, has taught at universities and arts programs across the country, and has done about every job there is to do in a theatre at one time or another, many of them for companies right here in The ‘Ville. She’s blessed to call LFL her artistic home and some of her favourite roles include the extraordinary Emilie Du Chatelet in LEGACY OF LIGHT, the underestimated Benedick in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and the glib Dr. Carol in THE PATRON SAINT OF LOSING SLEEP.

Emily Stewart

First LFL Production: 2019 – THE KENTUCKY SUFFRAGE PROJECT

Emily is thrilled to be one of LFL’s newest company members after working on the KY SUFFRAGE PROJECT since 2018 and as an outreach teaching artist. Emily has a BFA in Drama from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has performed in New York City and regionally, but these days she can mostly be found in the recording studio narrating audio books for her business Empyrean Productions, Inc. After many years away, she is happy to be living in Louisville again with life-partner-in-crime Chris. Emily is a proud Kentuckian, plant mom, and lover of all things DIY! For more on her upcoming project converting a utility van into a mobile recording studio/camper, visit www.welcometotheempyre.com.

Holly Stone

First LFL Production: 2012 – MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Holly has been working with LFL since 2012 and has been a Company Member since 2013. She is the Director of LFL’s Marketing & Communications Department and participates in the research and devising of original works. Past LFL credits include THE KENTUCKY SUFFRAGE PROJECT (Research Co-Director/Videographer & Editor), GOOD GRIEF (Videographer & Editor), JUST LIKE US (Scenic Designer), DEFINING INFINITY (Touring Set Designer), THE PATRON SAINT OF LOSING SLEEP (Projections Designer), CROSSING MOUNTAINS (Touring Set Designer), LEGACY OF LIGHT (Set & Props Co-Designer) and PREVAILING WINDS (Projections Designer/Research Co-Director). Recent non-LFL projection designs include BUYER & CELLAR and FUN HOME with Pandora Productions. Holly spent 15 seasons with KY Shakespeare and has been working in and around the Louisville theatre community for over 25 years as an administrator, scenic artist & designer, projections designer, house manager, stage manager, production manager and actor. Holly studied art and theatre at the Youth Performing Arts School/duPont Manual, Louisville Visual Art Association, Young Actor’s Institute, KY Shakespeare’s Apprentice program, and Wright State University’s Theatre Design and Technology Program.

Vidalia Unwin

Vidalia is a writer and sometimes filmmaker. Her full length plays include DOMESTICATE, PUNK SNOT, BROKEN IRIS, and @CON. Her short film credits include being the videographer of several scenes of the filmed version of GOOD GRIEF by Erin Fitzgerald, a series of sketches for Louisville based sketch group “Sketchy Stuff”, and the short films THUMPER AND BRODY BATTLE THE LEGO VIRUS and THUMPER AND BRODY FIGHT THE ICE CREAM MAN, Sometimes, if you’re very lucky, you may catch her doing something silly on stage at Planet of the Tapes.

Morgan Younge

First LFL Production: 2019 – THE KENTUCKY SUFFRAGE PROJECT

Originally from Nashville, TN, Morgan is an active member of the Louisville theatre community. Productions include Roberta in HIT THE WALL (Pandora Productions); Truvy in STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Faith Works Studios); Momma in OH LORD! MAMMA DONE BURNT THE BISCUITS! (Smoked Apple Theatre Group); Maybelle in BEFORE IT HITS HOME (The Griot Project); and the original production of FROM BARDSTOWN TO BROADWAY: THE ROAD TO VOTES FOR WOMEN/THE SUFFRAGE DRIVING & WALKING TOUR (Looking for Lilith, with whom she is a company member). Morgan considers herself a Theatre Professional also working as costumer, writer, director and teaching artist. Recently, Morgan was awarded a grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women to produce a summer camp of her original script HIP HOP HERC, produced in August 2021. Morgan is grateful to be able to share the stage with her fellow cast members in this dynamic production. Thank you to the audience for their support! Please visit her website, morganMYounge.com.