Cast
| Photo | Name, role, bio |
|---|---|
 | Daniel AdomianLeonidasThis is Daniel's third production with School of Night. Past appearances were in 'Battlesong of Boudica' and 'Klingon Tamburlaine', as well as other stage performances with companies that had far less bloodshed. |
 | Jen AlbertArtemisia, Ephor, PriestJen is a producer, intimacy coordinator and an award winning fight choreographer, (LADCC, Ovation Award and Stage Raw) who had planned on retiring from acting after playing the title role in Battlesong of Boudica in 2023. After Hellas, she really will. No, really. She means it. |
 | Dawn AldenAtossaDawn Alden (she/her) is a mover, a shaker and a Maker. She holds an MFA in Acting, and has over 30 years experience in that, stage combat, and new play development. She founded and ran an all-female theatre company in Chicago (Babes With Blades), acts with and runs a film production company in LA (Vicarious Films), co-hosts a podcast (34 Circe Salon), and is an Associate Artistic Director of The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company. She is dedicated to creating work by and about women, for everyone. |
 | Scott BartlingXsyarsaScott Bartling is an actor, writer, and translator thrilled to be making his first appearance with The School of Night. Recent stage roles include Antipholus of Syracuse (The Comedy of Errors) and Antigonus (The Winter’s Tale). Special thanks to Aliza, Casey, Dan Atticus, and Jeff at Swordplay LA for getting him into fighting shape. |
 | Thomas BigleyKing DariusThomas is the Associate Artistic Director of the Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company right here in Los Angeles. Favorite roles include Timon in Timon of Athens (Santa Cruz Shakespeare, Porters) Leontes in The Winter's Tale, and Richard II in Richard II. He's directed many plays, winning Best Director at the 2017 Valley Theatre Awards for his production of the Henry VI Trilogy. |
 | Mathias BlakeAeschylusRecently transplanted from Chicago and graduate from the University of Iowa, Mathias has a passion for new work and voiceover. Some of their favorite roles include Dakin in The History Boys and Julius Caesar. When not rock climbing, playing D&D, or performing, they can be found producing, directing, & ADing, including their new award-winning short film, The Second First Kiss, and improvised web series, Life of Harold. |
 | Colin A BordenThemistoklesActor, writer, director, and content creator — usually just shortened to “entertainer.” Happy to score his School of Night hat trick. Stage favorites include Calapine in Klingon Tamburlaine, Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, and David O. Selznick in Moonlight and Magnolias; also as many voices on The Get Up! Show; recurring on Better Call Saul, and as a regular on the massive viral hit Dhar Mann. Tonight’s performance is, as always, for Anna and the kids. Tomorrow will be for Rugby. Good boy, Rugby. |
 | Klinton BuecheleDienekesKlinton makes his stage debut with Hellas! He proudly sport nearly 20 years of martial arts training, coached gymnastics, and trained also in breakdance for 10 years. |
 | Jesse CorwinMaron, Greek Citizen, Persian/Immortal SoldierJesse (they/them) is thrilled to be making their School of Night Debut in Hellas! A lover of theater and stage combat, they’ve found a great group of people at the Company and is honored to be a part of this production. Recent roles include Jonah in the original comedy To The End of the World at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. They’ve also worked on many film sets, including student films (The Widow; The Lady of the Lake; Controlled Burns) and as background talent in feature films (Wendy and Peter). Thanks for coming to the show! |
 | Rich Dally IIIDemaratusThis is Rich’s first production with School of Night. Notable credits include New Orleans Shakespeare Festival’s Twelfth Night- Feste. Street Survivors: True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash- Allen Collins. And Horse Stunts for Red Dead Redemption 2. |
 | Ruju DaniHaxamanis, Pythia, Dancer, HelotRuju is an actor, dancer, and comedian with experience across theater, TV pilots, feature films, short films, and music videos. From Hollywood Fringe to the Hollywood Improv, she thrives in discovering the humor in dark stories and characters. A trained dancer in salsa and Bharatanatyam (Indian classical) and a trained actor from the Groundlings and Playhouse West, she's pretty good at keeping a straight face. If you've ever heard of her hometown Poughkeepsie, New York, you should tell her after the show and watch her face light up. |
 | Emily Grace GargiuloAmompheratus/Alpheus/Ephor 2/Athenian Guard/Persian Guard/ChorusEmily Grace Gargiulo, also known as EGG, is a versatile performer. She thrived in the community of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy’s Studio (Acting) Conservatory, later completing both her B.F.A. and M.A. at the AMDA College of the Performing Arts. Emily started her journey in her hometown of Chesapeake, Virginia and enjoys assisting in stage combat seminars, choreographing dances with her sister, and personal training for her friends and family. Past credits include “Lucentio” in Taming of the Shrew and “Fight Captain” in Tabletop: The Musical. Witness her charming personality as “Claudio” in Bad Host & Co.’s production of Much Ado About Nothing coming this June! Follow @emily_grace_gargiulo |
 | Angelika GiatrasIrtasduna, Priestess of Artemis, Efialtes, Immortal, Athena, Standard Bearer, CitizenAngelika Giatras is a Greek-American actor, writer, and producer. She has performed and produced in Chicago, Los Angeles, and most recently in Edinburgh for the 2024 Fringe Festival. Favorite credits include: Susannah Shakespeare in The Book of Will, Bianca in Othello, the Second City sketch revue It’s the End of the World and We Blow It, and God in Broken Planet. Angelika has appeared on Chicago Med and the web series Home Feed. She is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory and the Upright Citizens Brigade. She is thrilled to be making her School of Night debut this season. Angelika is represented by Talent X Alexander. Instagram: @angelikagiatras |
 | Sara GorskyQueen GorgoSara is an award-winning actor (SaraGorsky.com), producer, podcaster (BroadsYouShouldKnow.com), feminist, web designer & digital marketer (GetArtSeen.com), CrossFitter, nerd, and devoted cat mom. Recent credits include Henry VI Part 1 (Sir Walter Blunt, Mortimer), Henry IV Part 2 (Archbishop of York, Davy), and King Lear (The Fool) with the Porters of Hellsgate, and Battlesong of Boudica (Medbh) with School of Night. Before she was in LA she tromped around on Chicago stages and sets for a decade, went to school in central Illinois, and grew up in western suburbs of Chicago. She is delighted to be working with School of Night again alongside this incredible cast & crew. |
 | Keegan Gray HughesPausanias/Persian Soldier/Athenian CitizenKeegan Gray Hughes is honored to make his stage debut in Los Angeles with School of Night. Hughes has been professionally performing for three years and practiced for over a decade on both stage and screen. When Keegan is not pursuing his acting career, or working his “side hustle”, he is an avid gardener in his “little urban home garden”, playing video games with friends from back home, or volunteering at animal shelters, site-clean ups, and other participatory philanthropy. |
 | Jordan LiebowitzMiltiadesJordan Liebowitz is a Los Angeles based actor. Originally from New York, he ventured to Los Angeles to pursue a career behind the camera before turning to the dark side. Upcoming and recent credits include: the accidentally sentient android, A.N.D.Y. in BIO-L0G1C; former Spec-Ops contract killer, Sawyer in Rear Desert; fireman Travis Hamilton, in The First Response; real life Chicago gangster, Frank Gusenberg in Jack & Lou; German pianist Johnas in A Memory for Petra; or Nobel prize winning radio-chemist, Otto Hahn in Beautiful Findings. Beyond that you might catch him as the villain of the week in number of series for streaming and TV, which in his words “is always great fun.” |
 | Chloe MadriagaDrummerChloe Madriaga is stoked to be back for another School of Night project. She can also currently be seen as Patsy Mink in East West Players TFY show PATSY. Recent Theatre Credits: The Bauhaus Project, Kill Shelter, Battlesong of Boudica. Other works include voiceover and stunt work. Thank you for supporting live theatre. Aloha aku, aloha mai. |
 | Anand MahalingamArtobazanus, Ambassador #1, MagiAnand Mahalingam is an actor and comedian from Pittsburgh, PA. This is his first role in a play since he was in high school and in all honesty, he's just happy to be here. |
 | Gordon MeachamCallimachusGordon is an actor and dancer from San Jose, California. By day, he is an IT consultant and engineer for many of LA’s best production houses. By night, he is calling “line” too frequently. He lives in Weho with his beautiful wife (the dance choreographer of this show!) and their pomeranian, Oso. When not in rehearsal, Gordon does boxing and Muay Thai, builds plastic models, and seeks the perfect sear on a steak. Favorite previous roles include Chase Waines from Flat Tire Theatre’s “Survival Check,” Kylen Padgett in Investigation Discovery’s “I (Almost) Got Away With It,” and Millet from Studio 301’s production of David Lindsey-Abaire’s “Fuddy Meers.” |
 | Tristan RewaldMardoniusTristan is thrilled to be returning for his second School of Night production. Tristan holds an acting m.f.a. from the University of Connecticut. Favorite roles include Rev. Hale in The Crucible at Connecticut Repertory Theater, Torvald in A Doll’s House at Cape Cod’s Monomoy Theatre, as well as company member of University of Michigan’s Education Theatre Company. Tristan can be found scurrying the beaches in search of a new mask to call home. |
 | Sebastian SageKleomenesSebastian Sage is a Los Angeles based actor who first achieved success with the award winning, dark comedy, Dustslicker (2020). He followed with nearly 50 productions over the next four years. Including, leading dramatic and comedic roles in the award winning, Six Gun Shooter Shamus, Midnight Broadcast, The Big Unplug and Comfort in Hell.On stage, Sebastian was heralded for his multi character performance in, the other play that cannot be named, Puffs. He also appeared on stage as Hunter in The Playground and Uncle Smelicue in the Dark of the Moon. Sebastian is thrilled to be performing for you tonight! |
 | Christian SandersDienekes, Ephor, Chorus, Immortal, Pythian KurokoBorn in the late 1900's to a theatrical family of seven, Christian has valued storytelling his entire life. Whether on stage, on camera, or within audio dramas, narrative has been an important part of his life. Having recently completed more than a hundred immersive theater shows with *The Murder Mystery Company,* Christian is excited for *Hellas* to be his return back to conventional theatre. |
 | Dan WingardAristidesDan grew up in San Diego where he's appeared at the Old Globe Theatre, the La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Rep and Starlight. Dan is a long-time member of Theatre of NOTE where appearances include award-winning productions of Hamlet, A Mulholland Christmas Carol (original cast) and Nimrod. Dan is also a member of Sacred Fools where appearances include La Bête and The Swine Show starring Brendan Hunt of Ted Lasso fame. Other L.A appearances include Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind at the Sierra Madre Playhouse and Battlesong of Boudica at the Hudson. Dan has won an ADA Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy, and his television appearances include Vanishing Son, Point Pleasant on Fox and Eagleheart on Adult Swim. |
 | Brandon ZickerKimonBrandon Zicker, a Las Vegas native, is thrilled to be a part of this production! He recently appeared in the Utah Shakespeare Festival playing roles such as Edgar in King Lear and has also worked with UCB taking classes and enjoying performing improvisational theatre at their Franklin location. He is passionate about travel and expanding his cultural knowledge. Most of all he would like to thank his grandmother for their continuous and unconditional love and support. |
Production Team
| Photo | Name, role, bio |
|---|---|
 | Christopher William JohnsonWriter, Director, ProducerChristopher William Johnsonis a co-founder of The School of Night for whom he has directed Battlesong of Boudica, Punch and Judy, Hercules Insane, The Final Girl, The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable Death of Edward II and Klingon Tamburlaine. Other Los Angeles directing credits include Marian or the True Tale of Robin Hood, Entropy, The Pity of Things – Desert Aria (all at Theatre of NOTE) and Henry VI, Part I (The Production Company). Before relocating to LA Christopher was the founding artistic director of Chicago’s historic Defiant Theatre for whom he directed productions of Macbeth, Titus Andronicus, Hamlet, A Clockwork Orange and Dope as well as world-premiere adaptations of Stephen King’s Apt Pupil and Thomas Harris’s Red Dragon (Joseph Jefferson Citation for Best New Adaptation). Christopher has appeared as an actor at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Lyric Opera, Chicago Opera Theatre, Redmoon Theater, The Building Stage, A Crew of Patches and Defiant Theatre. He is a semi-regular fixture at The Asylum for whom he directed the period-action movie Gladiators and penned the screenplay for Top Gunner - America vs. Russia. |
| Jen AlbertFight Choreographer, ProducerJen is a producer, intimacy coordinator and an award winning fight choreographer, (LADCC, Ovation Award and Stage Raw) who had planned on retiring from acting after playing the title role in Battlesong of Boudica in 2023. After Hellas, she really will. No, really. She means it. |
 | Anna KupershmidtStage ManagerAnna Kupershmidt, is an LA based Stage Manager and Stage Technician. She has had the opportunity to work at many of its local theaters, such as: The Broadwater Theatre, Rogue Machine Theatre, The Hudson Theatre, The Fountain Theatre, Universal Studios Hollywood, The LACC Theatre Academy, Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts and The Getty Villa. For professional job opportunities you can contact her at annak.stage @ gmail.com. |
 | Cat MorrisonCostume DesignerCat Morrison is a Set Tailor and Costume Designer hailing from Atlanta. She is beyond pleased to work with School of Night to bring this epic play to life. |
 | Esther MiraDance ChoreographerEsther is excited to collaborate with School of Night again, having previously choreographed the dance portions of their Hollywood Fringe hit Hercules Insane. An award-winning actor, dancer/choreographer, and filmmaker, Esther has been performing since the age of four. When not on stage, screen or behind the camera, she teaches Pilates and enjoys time with her husband Gordon (Callimachus) and their rescue pup, Osito. |
| Sara GorskyLighting DesignerSara is an award-winning actor (SaraGorsky.com), producer, podcaster (BroadsYouShouldKnow.com), feminist, web designer & digital marketer (GetArtSeen.com), CrossFitter, nerd, and devoted cat mom. Recent credits include Henry VI Part 1 (Sir Walter Blunt, Mortimer), Henry IV Part 2 (Archbishop of York, Davy), and King Lear (The Fool) with the Porters of Hellsgate, and Battlesong of Boudica (Medbh) with School of Night. Before she was in LA she tromped around on Chicago stages and sets for a decade, went to school in central Illinois, and grew up in western suburbs of Chicago. She is delighted to be working with School of Night again alongside this incredible cast & crew. |