The Second City: Jack Frost Roasting On An Open Fire

Cassidy Russell(she/her) has been doing improv since middle school (cool!). She’sa member ofChicago’s longest running improv team, Deep Schwa, as well as Annoyance Theatre house team SightUnseen. She directs plays and teaches improv around Chicago, and in the summer she gets to teachcomedy classes in Alaska at the Sitka Fine Arts Camp (an actual dream!). Touring with the Second City isanother actual dream, and she’s very, very happy to be doing it. Cassidy has pretended to eat chicken oncamera so many times and was once in a commercial where all four of the other actors were cats.She’sappeared in multiple (multiple!) local car commercials. Follow her on Instagram @ramblingcass IF YOUWANT.

 

Cat McDonnell(she/her) has performed with The Second City at sea aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines, andon land in 'She The People,' 'The Best Friggin' Songs of The Second City,' 'Improv Brunch,' and 'Late NightDate Night' (a show she created). Cat has had the pleasure of understudying The Second City Mainstagerevues 'Don't Quit Your Daydream' and 'Do The Right Thing, No Worries If Not,' as well as The SecondCity's BlueCo and HollyCo. She has also enjoyed directing The Second City's National Touring Company,'Late Night Date Night,' 'Improv After Hours,' e.t.c. improv show 'Out of The House Party,' and teachingin The Second City and iO Theater training centers. Cat is currently an ensemble member of iO's 'PhonyAward Winning Musical' (co-created and music directed by Laura Hall of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?') andthe proud curator of 'Lovesome,' an LGBTQ+ long-form improv show.

 

DANI JAMES(Ensemble, she/her)is so excited to be performing with The Second City’s National touringcompany!!She is an actor and writer originally from Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. She got her B.A inacting from Columbia College Chicago and is agraduate of the School at Steppenwolf. In 2021 her soloshow ‘You can Cry When You Get Home’ was chosen to be a part of the LookOut series at theSteppenwolf theatre. You can see her weekly at the iO theatre performing with Blast! (TGIBM) and TheArmando.Or around the city as a part of the sketch group Hot Girlz Comedy. She is represented byGrossman & Jack talent. If you like her outfit, follow her on instagram @dani_james.

 

MAX LAZERINEis an actor and improviser from Minneapolis Minnesota. He received his BAfrom Columbia College Chicago. He can be seen performing with the legendary Holy F**kcomedy hour at the annoyance and also with his writing partner and best friend Annie Sullivan.

 

Preston Parkeris thrilled to work with The Second City alongside so many talented people. Hehails from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and is a graduate of The Second CityConservatory, Infinite Sundaes and Severn Darden Graduate Program. His work has beenfeatured at theAustin Out of Bounds Festival, Chicago Sketchfest, Second City’s Beat Weekendand Laughingstock Music Festival. Much love to Bianca, Ashley, Shelby, Dad, and Mom, always.Follow Preston on Twitter @PrestonParker.

 

Zoe McKee(Ensemble, she/her) is a comedian and actor originally from Oklahoma City. Asa black, queer, big, hot, funny lady, hergreatest passionis making others laugh!With bigdreams in her funny bone, Zoestudied at Columbia College Chicago and graduated inComedy Writing and Performance. Before being a part of the Second City Touring company(BlueCo), she understudied for the Second City MainstageDo the Right Thing, No Worries IfNot,andDon’t Quit Your Daydream.Zoe is proudly represented by Paonessa Talent.You canfind her on Instagram at@zoeisaslug.

 

SAM SCHEIDLER (Music Director)is one of Chicago’s busiest MusicDirectors. He teaches andperforms at The Second City, and can be found playing withBaby Wants Candy,Shamilton, andDeep Schwa. In his spare time, Sam plays board games, NYT crosswords,and takes care of histwo cats.

 

LEO (they/them)has been in the theater game for most of their life, and is thrilled to be spendingtime stage managing, producing, and directing this year. This has been especially true since starringtheir own production company, Destined For ChaosProductions, which will be putting up twooriginal reviews this year. You will find Leo stage managing various things throughout the building,including the long-running shows, “Baby Wants Candy” and “RIFF”. You can also see Leo performingaround town, often doing music improv, which they have enjoyed since graduating Second City’sMusic Improv Conservatory last year. Leo is happy any time they are doing something in a theaterand is thrilled to be a part of this show! Check out their productions @destined_for_chaos.

 

CARISA BARRECA(Director, she/her) is the Director of the current the 48th etcrevue, Best Kept Secret:Tell Everyone! Carisa is a Chicago native who has been performing with Second City for over 15 years.Carisa had the privilege of performing on the e.t.c stage for three revues. During her time at Second Cityshe has performed atLyric Opera of Chicago with Sir Patrick Stewart and Reneé Fleming in The SecondCity’s Guide to the Opera, at Goodman Theatre and at The Kennedy Center with Twist Your Dickens; andshe wrote and performed in Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Second City’s collaboration The Art ofFalling. She was also a writer, cast member, and director of the long-running and award-winning show,She The People. Other directing credits include Don’t Quit Your Daydream on Second City’s Mainstage,Second City’s National Touring Company, Second City’s SING OUT, and Deck The Hallmark. Carisa is also aproud founder and Director of Matter Dance Company. Carisa is proudly represented by Paonessa Talent.She hopes you enjoy the show ! Follow her adventures in directing/acting/dogs/baking @Cinderisa.