Macbeth | ORLANDO LOPEZ

Orlando Lopez (He/Him/His) is a graduate acting student at the University of Iowa. Hailing from Hialeah, a suburb of Miami, Orlando completed his BFA in Acting from the University of Central Florida. After receiving his BFA, he worked with the Cherokee Historical Association (Unto These Hills 2019/2021), Warner Bros./Rail Events (Polar Express: Ft. Lauderdale), Juggernaut Theatre (Miami Motel Stories), and Riverside Theatre for multiple shows. He was last on stage this past summer for Riverside Theatre’s production of Twelfth Night (Sebastian) and Everybody (Everbody/Somebody). He thanks his parents and his friends for their endless support. 

Macbeth Shadow | JASON VERNON*

Jason Vernon is in his second-year at the University of Iowa with a major in Theatre Arts and minors in Spanish and Political Science, he is also pursuing a certificate in Social Justice and the Performing Arts. This is Jason’s fourth production with the University of Iowa Theatre Department; previous credits include: Lil G: A Gatsby Remix, Braided Sorrow, and The Bacchae: A Tragedy in One Act (from Kneehigh Theatre). Jason is honored to have been trusted in embodying a new element of a classic play, he would like to thank the creative team, cast, and crew for everything they have given to this production. (Instagram: @jasonv_) 

Macbeth Shadow | JOHN STINSON*

Lady Macbeth | OLIVIA FOSTER

Olivia Foster is a third-year MFA actor at the University of Iowa. She attended Kennesaw State University and received a BA in Theater and Performance Studies with a Concentration in Acting. Some of her recent productions include Twelfth Night and Fefu and Her Friends at Riverside Theatre, as well as Our Lady of 121st St., The Children's Hour and BLKS here at the university. Olivia would like to thank her parents for all of their love and support through the years! 

Banquo | MONTÉ J. HOWELL

Monté J. Howell is a New York City based actor who's currently pursuing his MFA at the University of Iowa (Acting), where he also serves as a graduate teaching assistant. In addition to his studies, Mr. Howell currently serves as an adjudicator and educator for Des Moines Performing Arts', Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards. Mr. Howell also serves as a teaching artist for Riverside Theatre's: Will Power and the Coralville Center of Performing Arts! Recent Credits: Twelfth Night (Riverside Theatre) and Lil' G: A Gatsby Remix (University of Iowa). Selected Credits: Les Misérables (Broadway National Tour), The Golden Apple (New York City Center: Encores!), The Countess of Storyville (NYC Lab), Les Misérables (The MUNY), Shrek (Alliance Theatre), Sister Act (Arkansas Rep), The Music Man (Flat Rock Playhouse), Porgy and Bess (Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh), and Little Shop of Horrors (Stages St. Louis). Proud member of Actors Equity Association. Psalms 116:12

Duncan/Siward | JASPER ROOD*

Jasper is more than happy to be king (he hasn't read the script). He recently finished with a separate production of Macbeth wherein he played Banquo and Siward. Believe it or not, Jasper won't shut up about how no one has the guts to put on a production of Titus Andronicus. Jasper would like to dedicate this performance to his mother who was Witch 1 in Mount Vernon's Macbeth. 

Malcolm/Attendant | ISAAC ADDAI

Isaac Addai is an actor from Rialto, California. He has previously starred in Lil G: A Gatsby Remix, The Bacchae, and BLKS at the University of Iowa. Prior to Macbeth, Isaac had appeared in productions of King Henry V and Romeo and Juliet. Isaac is also an underground hip-hop artist and has a deep love for the world of Shakespeare. 

Macduff | KATIE GUCIK

Katie Gucik is a third-year MFA actor at the University of Iowa. She was most recently seen as Kacie in Ugly Lies the Bone, Lily Mortar in The Children’s Hour, in the Iowa New Play Festival production of It’s Like Riding A Bike, and in the Iowa Director’s Festival production of Small Hours.  Other recent credits include Crazy for You (Patricia Fodor) with San Diego Musical Theater and Lend Me A Tenor the Musical (Young Maria) at the Pacific Conservatory Theatre. She holds a degree in theatre and music from Ohio University. Big thank you to this cast, creative team, and to you… for supporting live theatre! 

Donalbain/Lady Macduff/Attendant/Soldier | JENNIFER HOGAN*

Jennifer Hogan is a third-year student at the University of Iowa. She is studying Theatre Arts (Acting), English Creative Writing, and Cinema. Outside of theatre, Jennifer is a musician and has a passion for performing. She’s worked as an actor, director, and musician on various films and stage projects and hopes to add writing to that list. She hopes you enjoy the show! 

Ross/Doctor/Soldier | JOEY LEPIRE*

Joey Lepire is a third year Theatre Arts major. He has previously appeared in the university productions BOOTH, Something Rotten!, The Lazaretto and String. Joey wants to thank his mother whose support is immeasurable. He also wants to thank the incredible cast and creatives involved in this production. Enjoy the show! 

Angus/Old Man | TONY NGUYEN*

Lennox/Soldier | MARGARET SCHAFER*

Margaret Schafer is so excited to have the opportunity to perform Shakespeare, as she has been a fan of his work since reading Romeo and Juliet in eighth grade! She is a fifth-year senior pursuing a Theatre Arts major on the musical theatre track, a Political Science minor, and a Museum Studies certification. She was last seen on the UI stage in Something Rotten! as Shylock. Other UI credits include The Children's Hour (Lois), String (Time/Chorus), Where Are You Going, Holler Greene? (Lizard), [the serpent under't] (Stentho), and the 2020 Ten-Minute Play Festival (Patti, Encounters in the Moment). 

Captain/Seyton/3rd Murderer | AIDAN SEVILLE*

Aidan is more than thrilled to be part of his first show at the University of Iowa. Aidan has been doing theatre since he was 8 years old and has no plans of stopping. Aidan is from Dubuque, IA where he attended Dubuque Senior High, where he found his true love of theatre. He is on the musical theatre track and cannot wait for the new journey ahead of him. He would like to thank his spectacular girlfriend and amazing mother for supporting him through this new experience in life. 

Hecate/Gentlewoman/Young Siward | HELAINA KALMAN*

Helaina is a third- year attending Iowa as a Musical Theatre and Elementary Education double major. Previous roles include: Cinderella (Into The Woods), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Cosette (Les Misérables), Annabeth (The Lightning Thief). She would like to thank the cast and crew for making the show such an incredible experience. Enjoy the show! 

Witch 1 | BELLA HOHENADEL*

Bella Hohenadel is a second-year Theatre Arts Major on the Music Theatre Track. She has participated in may shows here at the University of Iowa both on and off stage. This is her first mainstage production! Bella recently did an internship at Des Moines Performing Arts helping teach children about Musical Theatre! She loves to socialize and would love to talk to anyone about the process or the department! Instagram: @bella_h24 

Witch 2/Messenger | NICOLETTE MAYER*

Nicolette is thrilled to be performing in her second mainstage production! As a second-year Theatre Arts Major- Musical Theatre Track, her past credits include Something Rotten! (Snug). Nicolette is grateful for her beautiful and encouraging friends and family! To her castmates, it has been an honor for her to learn and work with such talented people. She appreciates everyone involved in this production for making this such a rewarding experience! Break a leg Maccers! 

Witch 3 | KYLEN PHILLIPS*

Kylen Phillips is a second-year Theatre and Screenwriting arts student on the Acting/Directing track. This is his first play that's not a musical and his first time acting Shakespeare. Still an icon nonetheless. 

Caithness/1st Murderer/Messenger | ABBY WEISS*

Abby Weiss is a second-year majoring in Theatre Arts with a minor in English and a certificate in Event Management. This is Abby’s second production at the University of Iowa. Last year she participated in the Ten Minute Play Festival. She would like to give a big shoutout to her family for always supporting her, her friends and especially her roommate for being her biggest cheerleaders, and her castmates for making this process so fun. 

Menteith/2nd Murderer/Porter | MAXWELL RANTILLA*

With only two productions under his belt in Almost, Maine and The Addams Family, Maxwell Rantilla seeks to expand his horizons - and his résumé - during his time at the University of Iowa. In his free time, Max enjoys reading whatever he can get his hands on, from classics to new releases. He also likes to play board games, video games - any games - so long as he gets to socialize over it. Venmo is @eetime 

Porter | KELLI TOSIC*

Kelli is a senior Theatre Arts major and a runner on the University's Cross-Country and Track teams. Last seen on the University's stage as Winwell in Wren Stone's Deer's Blood, they are ecstatic to be back and working with this amazing cast and crew. Venmo @kellitosic

Fleance | LEVI KALINA

Levi Kalina is a 4th grader at Longfellow Elementary. He is thrilled to be in the UI Department of Theatre Arts’ production of Macbeth. Levi has been seen in Young Footliters's Stuart Little and Call of the Matterhorn. Levi is a member of the Iowa City Fencing Center’s Junior Team. Levi loves to mountain bike in his free time.   

Macduff Daughter | HATTIE KALINA

Hattie Kalina is a 4th grader at Longfellow Elementary, and is stoked to be in her first Shakespearean play. She was last seen in Young Footliters's Frozen Jr. Other productions include Broadway Bootcamp’s Willy Wonka and Young Footliters’s Stuart Little. Hattie is an avid artist and is excited for you to see this show!