Victoria Angelina Cruz, is a Birmingham, Alabama native, fairly new to the Chicagoland area by way of Dallas, Texas. She was most recently seen in Primary Trust at the Goodman Theatre where she understudied as Corinna and was able to go on. Her previous work includes Two Kids in the Universe (Teatro Dallas) He's Born, He's Borne by David Rabe (Undermain). She has enjoyed opportunities at Dallas Theatre Center, A Christmas Carol, Elevator Project- Rage; Shakespeare Dallas, Hamlet and The Tempest;. She made her streaming debut on Lawman Bass Reeves, a Paramount+ limited series, Twisters (Universal Studios). and the newly released The Short Game in select theatres. You can also experience her work at MeowWolf - Grapevine an immersive art experience. @vcruzact

Kyle Ringley is a Chicago based Actor and Theatre-Maker from Baltimore, Maryland and so excited to be joining Olde School Shakes! He is a recent graduate of the MFA Acting Program at Northwestern University.

I am so happy to be playing with OSSC!

Jess is originally from Elkhart, IN. Recent credits: Never Better (Guitar Dad) at Theo Ubique, Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio) at the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival. Love to Hannah, Simon, and Eloise.

Gino J. Hernandez (he/him) is excited to be a part of Olde School Shakespeare’s production of Comedy of Errors. His previous acting credits are Kicked to the Curb at Perceptions Theatre’s BIPOC Festival, I and You at the Citadel Theatre, Lyle the Crocodile and The Giver with GreatWorks Theatre, Much Ado About Nothing with Silverstage Theatre, Grimmest of Tales and Pride and Prejudice with Inkwell Arts. He received his Bachelor's degree in Poli-Sci, a minor in English and Theatre Studies at Northern Illinois University. He’s grateful to his family and friends, who have supported his dreams, and he looks forward to what the future has to offer.

Mike is a fight and intimacy professional based out of Chicago. You may have seen his work on Three Crows Theatre productions of "Macbeth", "The Danish Play", and "The Drowning Girls" or maybe Olde School Shakespeare Collective's productions of "Taming Of The Shrew" and "Julius Caesar". Mike is glad to be working with Olde School Shakespeare Collective again and hopes you enjoy the show.

Michael is an actor and stand up comedian in Chicago most recently in Ubu The King with Meat Machine. They’re so excited to join this company for the first time :) come ask them about Shakespeare, or Tenet (2020)

Drew is a co-founder of the Olde School Shakespeare Collective and has served as the technical producer for the last two Olde School productions. He has performed in shows at the Annoyance Theater, iO, and The Playground Theater, where he also serves as the Production Manager. When he’s not performing or production managing, he spends his time a-slapping-da-bass in his emo band, Kweelag.

Louise “Scout” Gregory is a Chicago-based artist, actor, and general creative jack-of-all trades. Their background is mainly in the performing and visual arts, but the eir work experience has mainly been in the realm of wardrobe and costume work, including stints in Steppenwolf’s costume shop, wardrobe crews at the Goodman and Lookingglass Theatre Companies, and most recently at Blue Man Group Chicago. Their recent acting credits include Love’s Labours Lost (Hawaii Shakespeare Festival 2020), Taming of the Shrew (OSSC 2024), Hamlet (420 Shakespeare 2024), and Ioneu (Athenaeum 2025).

Fran is thrilled to be making her OSSC debut! She has recently performed with PrideArts (Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet), Gamut Theatre (As She Likes It, Gallathea), and Carlisle Theatre (You Can't Take it With You). Fran is a comedian and recent graduate of Second City's conservatory program. She has performed across the city with The Vagabonds, We Are a Delight, and other improv/sketch comedy groups. Find her on instagram @franjbixby

Stephen Fedo is working with OSSC for the first time. He recently appeared in Ghosts (Gwydion), Murder in the Cathedral and Hay Fever (City Lit), and The Winter’s Tale (Back Room Shakespeare Project). Other Chicago credits include: Blue/Orange, A Number, and Scenes from an Execution (Runcible); Hamlet (Midsommer Flight); Ivanov and The Darling (Piven Theatre Workshop); The Wild Duck (Halcyon); and Red Hamlet (Red Theater). He adapted and directed Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse and Gogol’s Nose and Overcoat for Piven, where he also adapted short stories by Chekhov, Singer, Malamud and others in collaboration with Joyce Piven. His other staged adaptations include Jane Austen’s Emma and Hofmannsthal’s Elektra. He co-authored A Home on the Lake and Black Ballerina, both jointly produced by Fleetwood-Jourdain and Piven. Stephen teaches playwriting at Piven. Occasionally, he also practices law.

Raymond is over the moon to be performing with The Olde School Shakespeare Collective for the first time! He studied acting at the Acting Studio Chicago and dance (ballet, jazz, and tap) at Ballet Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, and Ruth Page Center for the Arts. His previous experience with Shakespeare includes playing the Wooer and ensemble roles in The Two Noble Kinsmen with Forest Theatre Company. Other favorite past roles include Tulsa (Gypsy), Young Ben (Follies), Judge Thomas Danforth (The Crucible), and The Nutcracker Prince (The Nutcracker). He is currently developing his own performance piece as part of Shattered Globe Theatre’s Protégé Program. Much love to his friends and family for their unwavering support!

Julia Clavadetscher is ecstatic to be making her OSSC debut! Julia is a proud born and raised Chicagoian and recent graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Recent credits include Dracula: A feminist revenge fantasy, really. (Mina Harker), Mac Beth (Lady M), and Coriolanus (Volscian Soldier #1). When not playing around on stage Julia has an affinity for stage combat, reading, and teaching herself how to embroider.

Kyle J is excited to be a part of his first production with the OSSC team! He'd like to thank all of his castmates who have shown their hard-work and dedication for the art of theatre. His recent credits include: Panther in the Sky (Chicago Danztheatre), Throbbin Wood (PrideArts), U/S in Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea (Pegasus Theatre).

​Lexi Yoon Kim (she/they) is thrilled to be making her Chicago debut! She is an actress originally from Seoul, South Korea and is a soon to be graduate from Northwestern University as a Theatre Major. They’ve recently been a part of Northwestern’s production of A Comedy of Errors (Angelo, Antipholus of Syracuse u/s) and Call me Eris (Eris). She enjoys reading and playing DnD with friends in her free time. Special thanks to all their friends and family for supporting them around the globe!

Sophie Murk (Aphra) is a local actor, arts educator, and political organizer. She’s a co-founder of the Olde School Shakespeare Collective, and she is currently working on a Masters in Elementary Education with a Theater Concentration at Loyola University Chicago. Recent acting credits: Mary Poppins (Metropolis PAC), Taming of the Shrew, Twelfth Night (OSSC), Junie B Jones (Young People’s Theater Chi), Gay Card (PrideArts), Merrily We Roll Along (Blank Theater Co), Titanic, As You Like It, A Christmas Carol (Milwaukee Repertory Theater), Daddy Long Legs (Awaken Theatre).