inappropriate theatre co.
in collaboration with Crush Dance Collective
presents:
LA CHINGADA
inappropriate theatre
co.
HISTORY: Flashback! Chicago summer of 2012, Lookingglass co-founder, and ensemble member, David Kersnar assembled a group of young artists, many whom had worked with Lookingglass Theatre or attended classes with him at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Although culled from the Chicago Theatre scene, the artists came from a variety of backgrounds bringing experience in circus, acrobatics, dance, design, music, and much more to the meeting table that fateful day. Joined by the common love the ensemble shared for all things rude, crude, raw, and gritty, the rag tag bunch set out to create performances that challenged viewer's conceptions of space, story, and art. And thus was birthed unto the cosmos...the inappropriates.
Kasey Alfonso
Kasey's Chicago credits include: The Paramount, Bailiwick, Theo Ubique, Lifeline, and Lookinglass Theatre in collaboration with the Chicago Children's Choir. In the fall she can be seen in Iphegenia in Aulis at the Court Theatre. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Chicago College of Performing Arts.
Charlotte Cannon
Charlotte is a proud, recent graduate of the Chicago College of Performing Arts, where she majored in Acting. Her favourite and most challenging role to date is Rosencrantz from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. She is tickled to start her 'real world' career with the inappropriate s in this gorgeous production.
Jaci Kleinfeld
Jaci is a Miami, Florida native! She moved to Chicago to attend CCPA at Roosevelt University where she earned her B.F.A. in Acting. Most recently Jaci has worked with The Waltzing Mechanics and Big Noise Theatre. Next up, she'll be seen in A Bright Room Called Day with Spartan Theatre.
Nora Navarro
Nora is a musician born and raised in and around Chicago. She is a recent graduate of the Theatre Conservatory at CCPA. After a year of living in New York, she is ready for her next adventure: writing and recording an album in New Mexico. She'd like to thank Denise and the inappropriate's for this unique opportunity!
Alexa Ray Meyers
She most recently performed in the Del Close Marathon with Child's Play Improv in New York City. Chicago credits include: Henry VIII (Chicago Shakes), Iphigenia 2.0 (Next Theatre), A Play Date With Dyke Drama & Buddy Booth (Pride Films and Plays), The Chicago Women's Funny Fest (2014), and the Chicago Improv Fest ('06 & '14). Alexa is an artistic ensemble member of PF&P and a proud founding member of the inappropriates . BFA: CCPA. Woof!
James Romney*
James is happy to be a part of this production and to be working with the inappropriates. He is a very recent graduate of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and is excited to be pursuing a career here in Chicago. He would like to to thank his family and friends for their support.
Harrison Schneider
This is Harrison's first performance with the inappropriates. His most recent Chicago appearances were with Fury Theatre in The Tempest, and MacBeth with Suffigance Shakespeare. He's very excited about being part of this new work, and hopes you enjoy the experience.
Jordan Shomer
Jordan is a Florida girl braving the Chicago winters for her art. She is a founding member of the inappropriate theatre Co. She was last seen in This Is Not A Cure For Cancer with CollaborAction. Other Chicago credits include: Circus Circus (The Den), Sita Ram (Lookingglass and Chicago Children’s Choir), Iphigenia 2.0 (Next Theatre). Jordan is thrilled to be joining her colleagues, furthering their goal to disturb the universe.
Karen Vance*
A Portland, Oregon native, Karen is ECSTATIC to be involved with this wonderful production.
Her recent Chicago credits include: Teatro Vista, Greatworks Theatre and Artemisia Theatre Company. Karen is a proud ensemble member of the inappropriate theatre Co. and The Crush Dance Collective. She is represented by Grossman & Jack Talent and holds a B.F.A. in Acting from CCPA
Danielle Strode
Danielle is a graduate the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University where she recieved her B.F.A. in Acting. She was last seen playing the role of Rene in The Golf Ball at The Bridge Theatre. She is ecstatic to be a part of this production with the inappropriates!
Erik Strebig*
Erik can currently be seen in Charottes Web (Emerald City) at Broadway Playhouse and Fairy Tales not suitable for Children with A Horse of a Different Color Prod. Other Chicago credits include: Lookingglass, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pride Films and Plays, and Next Theatre. He is a proud member of the inappropriates and the Crush Dance Collective. Love to Denise!
Isa Arciniegas
This Venezuelan native is stoked to a part of La Chingada with the inappropriates. Chicago credits include: El Stories (Waltzing Mechanics), Adventures with Aladdin (Lookingglass/ CSO), and at other theatres like Halcyon Theatre,
Prologue Theatre. Isa recently graduated with a B.F.A. in Acting at CCPA at Roosevelt University. Shout outs to her Ma, Raymundo, Fez, toda su familia en Venezuela, CCPA '14, and all the awesome dogs that walk around Chicago.
*Denotes members of Crush Dance Collective
Denise Yvette Serna (Director/Creator)
Denise is a native Texan who has spent the last few years based in London, while studying performance in various corners of the world. Her most recent projects include collaborative works in Bali and Moscow, Much Ado About Nothing at The Shaw Theatre (London), and Heart's Core, a devised piece with the Refugee Women's Theatre Programme in Manchester, UK. La Chingada is the result of a lifetime fascination with La Llorona and her place in the history of Mexcian and Chicano women. inappropriate was the ideal company for creating this piece with. Their commitment to pushing the boundaries of theatre as we know it has given new life to this ancient story.
Derek Van Barham*
(Choreographer)
Derek is a Pride Films and Plays Artistic Associate, Literary Manager for The Ruckus Theatre and Founder of Crush Dance Collective. He has choreographed in theatres such as: Pride Films and Plays, The Plagiarists and Brain Surgeon Theatre. Other Chicago credits include: Hauptmann (Boho Theatre), The Skriker and The Life & Death of Madame Barker (Red Tape Theatre), and Wallace Shawn’s The Fever (The Island Theatre). He can currently be seen improvising with the gentle gentlemen of ThoraBirch. MFA: Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.