Thia is a theatre-maker and creative writer, originally from New Orleans. They made their directorial debut with Much Ado About Nothing in 2023 and for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 2024 directed Richard II – the first of their planned series of Queer History Plays. They have worked extensively in the entertainment industry actor, author, playwright, producer, makeup designer, assistant director and master of ceremonies. They are an Alumni of New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts. Their proudest achievement to date is their two fantastic children.

Ian is a Bay Area local who grew up on Bay Area live theater. He is proud to serve BARD Theatre and its growing community, and is committed to safeguarding the interests and wellbeing of both. Beyond the realm of the stage, he is a father, veteran, medic, and poet. He is endlessly grateful to his parents, spouse, and children for inspiring and supporting the happy chaos of BARD Theatre.

Frances is a UCSB graduate and a recent Bay Area arrival. You may have caught them as King Richard in Bard Theatre's Richard II, Orlando in San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's As You Like It, and Shasta BabyCakes in Theatre Rhino's Pride of Lions. They are proud to say that they have been a part of all of Bard Theatre's productions since Bard's establishment in 2023. He is excited to be expanding his resume to include assistant directing, stage combat experience, and any other mayhem that may come. When he isn’t working on stage or backstage, Frances can be found longboarding, button making, and reading.

Joe is an actor, writer, director, producer, lighting/sound designer and visual artist in San Francisco. Originally from the Midwest, Joe attended Luther College where received his B.A. in Theatre/Dance. In 2018, Joe returned to the stage (after a 16 year hiatus) and performed with Dreams on the Rocks Productions over the past 6 years. He has also performed for two years in the annual Terror Vault at the SF Mint. In the fall of 2023, Joe Co-Founded Eclectic Box, a 70 seat black box theatre in the heart of the San Francisco Mission District. In 2024, he joined Bard Theatre in the role of John of Gaunt in Richard II and will be playing Sebastian in the upcoming Twelfth Night.

Em is a classically trained actor and Shakespeare educator originally from Los Angeles, CA. They are also a producer/editor/designer who has worked on digital and broadcast projects for AMC, CBS, TNT, tbs, Nat Geo Wild, and Discovery. They are a proud alumni of Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum in Los Angeles, CA, where they were a repertory member and an instructor for the Young People’s Program. They made their BARD Theatre debut as Henry Bolingbroke in the Spring ‘24 production of Richard II, and will return as Olivia in the Fall ‘24 production of Twelfth Night.

Cameron is a lifelong nomadic nerd who finally settled in the Los Angeles area. After journeying up to the Bay Area twice to be part of BARD Theatre's inaugural productions, he joined the team to continue contributing to the exceptional art he believes BARD Theatre is creating, and is deeply proud to be part of the inspiring community that has grown around that art. His passion for creation and performance carries through to all of his hobbies, primarily tabletop gaming and writing.