Andrew Pond (He/him) moved to Chi- cago in 2002 from South Florida...for the weather. He is a founding member of Eclectic Full Contact Theatre, and has appeared in many of their produc- tions, as well as being the main sound designer for their audio drama anthology podcast, The Half Hour Audio Hour. Along with his onstage work at several Chicagoland theatres, he is an Elvis impersonator, juggler, magician, balloon artist, plays with puppets, does Muppet voices, performs stand-up comedy, and has a degree in philosophy so he can use words like “epistemology” at parties. Thanks to Jess, his partner in all things.

Tricia is ecstatic to be stage managing with Eclectic again! Originally from Missouri, Tricia moved to Chicago in 2023, and has been lurking backstage in theatres around the city ever since. In addition to stage management, she’s an experienced props designer, an occasional playwright, and an even more occasional comedian. Recent Chicago credits include Crashbox and Patchwork Festivals with ECFT, Kid Prince and Pablo with Lifeline Theatre, A Shadow Bright and Burning with Black Button Eyes Productions, and In Quietness with A Red Orchid Theatre.

Makenzie Sands (Assistant Stage Manager) is so excited to be working on her first show in Chicago after moving here only five months ago from her home state of Maine. She has a B.A. in Theatre (Tech/Design and Performance) from the University of Southern Maine. Her credits include: Assistant Stage Manager for The Love of The Nightingale, Tilly Evans in She Kills Monsters, Miss Scarlet in Clue, Stage Manager for The Thanksgiving Play (USM). Assistant Director/Stage Manager for And Then They Came For Me (Footlights Theatre, ME). Stage Manager for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Lyric Music Theatre, ME). Robin Starveling in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Lord Chamberlain's Other Men, ME). Stage Manager for God of Carnage (Schoolhouse Arts Center, ME). Zee in Faust in the Anthropocene (World Premiere) (Snowlion Repertory Company, ME). She would like to thank her incredible family and friends.

Daniel Houle* - Producer / Production Manager / Scenic Designer: Daniel is excited to be producing live theater again. He received his BFA in acting from the University of Rhode Island in 2000 before touring with The National Players. Since Moving to Chicago in 2002 Daniel has worked with Bohemian Theater Ensemble, Prop Theater, Oak Park Festival Theater, Teatro Vista, Speaking Ring Theater Company, American Theater Company, Step Up Productions, City Lit, Timeline Theater, Silk Road Rising, Drury Lane, Steep Theater, Paramount Theater and is a company member with Eclectic Full Contact Theatre. Daniel also works in the Commercial and Voice Over worlds representing a variety of products. His network television credits include Chicago PD and Chicago Fire. Daniel would like to thank his family and friends for their continued love and support.

Amina Gilbert (she/they) is a Chicago-based lighting designer and multi-hyphenate artist. Lighting credits include Spring Awakenings, Not Bitter Nor Sweet, A Paper Orchestra, Madam and Steve (Lazy Susan Theatre Co), The Pillowman (Concrete Content), Astronaut Group 1 (Griffin Theatre Co), Love’s Labours Lost (Dir. Gabriel Anderle, Lila Weisman), Tango Palace, and The It (Columbia College Chicago). Lighting assistantship credits include Little Bear Ridge Road (Steppenwolf Theatre), and In Quietness (A Red Orchid Theatre). In addition to lighting, Amina is a divisor, most recently seen in House of Dreams: Purim 5785, and is beginning her producing journey with Interpolated Theatre Co. Amina holds a BA in theatre from Columbia College Chicago. You can find her work at www.aminagilbert.com

Kate Schnetzer holds a B.A. in Theatre & Drama from Indiana University, Bloomington. For EFCT - Sound Design: Patchwork IV, Half Hour Audio Hour Podcast. Directing: Patchwork IV (The Bed Trick), Crashbox II (Beware the Muse). Stage Manager: Playground I, Patchwork III (ASM). Kate-Schnetzer.com

Hannah Keeler is excited to be working on their first EFCT show. Outside of design, Hannah is a scenic artist and playwright. Hannah spends most days teaching ballet to young dancers!

Jessica Lauren Fisher is a founding member of Eclectic Full Contact Theatre. She also serves as their Casting Director and Resident Props designer. She has designed for The Wonder, Blithe spirit, Richard III, and Naked Boys singing (which she also choreographed). Notable Eclectic roles include Elvira in Blithe Spirit, Sarah Daniels in Spinning into Butter and Sally in Make me a Song. She has also performed with Black Button Eyes, The Skokie Theatre, Music Theatre Works, Pride Arts, City Lit, and Theatre at the Center. She sends her love to Andrew her Partner in everything. This production is dedicated to the memory of her amazing and supportive parents. LVYA Mom!

Bruce Bennett moved to Chicago five years ago (just in time for covid to shut all the theaters down) from mid-Michigan. He was an illustrator and graphic designer there who also did scenic art for theater, among other things. He had mutual friends with Terry McCabe, former Artistic Director at Chicago's City Lit Theater on Bryn Mar, which led to him painting some sets there. He's very happy to be painting for Eclectic now too, and making new friends.

Chloe Adamo^ - Dramturg: Chloe Adamo (she/they) is a theatre artist based in Chi- cago. Previous productions with Eclectic include Playground Theatre Festival, Mother Goose Lost! and The Wonder. She has also worked with Child’s Play Touring Theatre. Chloe would like to thank their lover, Matty, their family, and their ferocious little cat, Bindi.