Hayley Clark's (Ensemble, Third Season) favorite Cincinnati Shakespeare Company roles include Emily in Our Town, Lavinia in Titus Andronicus, Cecily in The Importance Of Being Earnest, Anya in The Cherry Orchard, Miranda in The Tempest, and Helen in The Women Of Troy. She spent the summer before joining Cincinnati Shakespeare Company traveling through Europe after performing a German translation of Oleanna in Bamberg, Germany. Her work with other theater companies includes Valley Ridge Theatre Co. and Upstart Crow, with such roles as Percy in The Spitfire Grill and Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Hayley graduated with a B.F.A. from West Virginia University with favorite roles being Natasha in The Three Sisters and Natalie in The Death of Frank.
Sara Clark (Ensemble, Second Season) also has performed regionally in Oklahoma City as a proud graduate of "the other OU," and in Houston, home of her beautiful and eternally supportive family. Thanks and love go out to them, to her friends near and far, and to Nick, for always sharing his Diet Coke. Favorite roles at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company include Cassandra in The Women of Troy, herself in Every Christmas Story Ever Told, and the ineffable Dorcas in The Winter's Tale.
Giles Davies* (Ensemble, Ninth Season) was born and bred in Hong Kong, where he began performing at age 5 at the behest of his sister. He has traveled the globe extensively and performed solo work for schools, festivals, bars, and campsites along the way. He received his M.F.A. from OSU. Giles currently teaches at CCM and instigated the Groundlings program here at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. He is on the roster for the Ohio Arts Council’s Artists in Education program and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association.
Jeremy Dubin* (Ensemble, Eighth Season) is very pleased to be returning for another season with the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeremy received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Evansville and his master’s from The Ohio State University. He has worked for several theaters across the country, including the Milwaukee Repertory Theater and the Unseam'd Shakespeare Company, and has appeared in a number of independent films. In addition to being an ensemble member, Jeremy is the director of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Shakespeare Summer Camp, codirector of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Groundlings program, and a member of Actors’ Equity Association. He would like to thank his family for their ever-inspiring and unwavering enthusiasm.
Christopher Guthrie (Ensemble, Seventh Season) is glad to be home. Originally from Stratford, Connecticut, Chris graduated from Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina with a B.A. in theater. Favorite roles at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company include Costard in Love’s Labour’s Lost, Henry Harcourt in Chagrin Falls, Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Demetrius in Titus Andronicus, and Trinculo in The Tempest. Chris spent last season acting, directing, writing, and touring for the Know Theatre. Chris also is involved with the educational programs at the YMCA, Carnegie Arts Center, and outreach for Cincinnati Public Schools. Thanks to Burnham for wisdom, my family for being a constant source of strength, and sweet Rachel for every day.
Matt Johnson* (Artistic Associate, Ensemble, Sixth Season) is excited about tackling his new role of Artistic Associate. As an actor and director at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, some past favorite projects include The Cherry Orchard, The Importance of Being Earnest, Julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing, Love's Labour’s Lost, Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, and Waiting for Lefty. Other favorite projects around town include Drinking Alone (CEA nominee for best alternative production), You Don't Exist To Me (Pick of the Fringe), and Square One (a "Jackie" award). Matt's favorite role of all time, however, is that of "Daddy" to his beautiful baby girl, Emelia Anne.
Justin McCombs (Ensemble, Second Season) received his B.A. in theater at Western Illinois University in 2004 and performed the one-man show The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me in St. Paul, Minnesota, later that year. Since then, he has worked at The Old Creamery Theatre playing Eugene Jerome in Broadway Bound. Favorite roles include Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Darrell in The Distance From Here. In recognition of “The Ties That Bind,” Justin would like to thank his loving family for all of their support.
Kelly Mengelkoch (Ensemble, Fourth Season) was raised in Kansas and has previously worked around the Midwest with New Theatre, The Old Creamery Theatre, and St. Croix Festival Theatre. She is finding a new and wonderful home with the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company ensemble and has fond memories of such shows as Troilus and Cressida, Richard III, The Women of Troy, Waiting for Lefty, As You Like It, The Cherry Orchard, and all the rest. She would like to thank her family, Mom, Dad, and Kristen, for all the love and support.
Corinne Mohlenhoff* (Ensemble, Ninth Season) is thrilled to once again be joining the artists at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. She is a native of New Jersey and has spent time training and working in theaters in Pennsylvania, California, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Locally, she has worked with The Children's Theatre, IF Theatre Collective, Women's Theatre Initiative, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati (Off-Center Series), the Human Race Theatre Company, and Ovation Theatre Company. Her favorite past roles include Alex in On the Verge, Amanda in Private Lives, Elizabeth in Richard III, and Julia in Fallen Angels. Corinne thanks her mom and dad for all their love and support and her husband for continuing to amaze and inspire.
Brian Isaac Phillips* (Artistic Director, Ensemble, Ninth Season) assumed artistic leadership of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company in the fall of 2003. Prior to this responsibility, he served with the organization as Associate Artistic Director for one season, as well as four seasons as a member of the acting company. Brian moved to Cincinnati after finishing his degree at Morehead State University and spent his first year in town working with Ensemble Theatre and Playhouse in the Park. He also previously appeared on stage at Flat Rock Playhouse, Porthouse Theatre Company, and the Main Street Theatre. Brian has been profiled in all of Cincinnati's major news publications and received recognition for his work as an actor and director. Recent directing credits for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company include As You Like It, The Winter’s Tale, The Cherry Orchard, Julius Caesar, Richard III, Titus Andronicus, Our Town, Love's Labour's Lost, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? He also has staged Zoo Story with Know Theatre Tribe, and The Glass Menagerie and Noises Off with St. Croix Festival Theatre, and will direct Anton in Show Business this spring for the Actors Guild of Lexington. He is also a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. Brian would like to thank his beautiful wife for her tremendous love and support.
Jeff Sanders (Ensemble, Fourth Season) is thrilled to be returning for another season at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Before arriving in Cincinnati, Jeff received his M.F.A. in acting from Western Illinois University. Some of his favorite roles at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company include Titus in Titus Andronicus, Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire, Fluellen in Henry V, and Lophakin in The Cherry Orchard. Jeff would like to dedicate this season to his wonderful wife, Sara.
Josh Stamoolis (Ensemble, Second Season) is delighted to return to CSC for Season 14. A native of Pittsburgh, he's spent most of his life here in the Midwest. He earned his BA from Taylor University in Indiana, and has worked in outdoor drama, as an actor/educator with the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, and locally with the Human Race and in the Cincinnati Fringe Festival, among others. In addition to his contributions to the mainstage, this past summer Josh portrayed Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, CSC'S first Shakespeare in the Park tour, and he looks forward to another season of educational tours to local schools. He dedicates performances to his splendid wife, Leslie.
* Actor appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
