Wesley Daniel (Soldier) just received his BFA from the Chicago Conservatory for Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. He just performed in TIMON OF ATHENS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and before that, he performed through Lookingglass Theatre at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as Floretta in PULCINELLA. Some of his past credits at the Conservatory include Stanley Kowalski in Steve Scott’s production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Melchior Gabor in SPRING AWAKENING, Larry in THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, and Dylan Klebold in COLUMBINUS.

Max Fabian (Soldier) is a recent graduate of The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.  He recently was seen in Pulcinella with the Chicago Symphony/Lookingglass and is currently working on Circus Princess at the Chopin Theatre. Max is ecstatic to be working at Next Theatre!

Laura T. Fisher (Clytemnestra) is an Artistic Associate of the Next Theatre. Previous performances at the Next: The Metal Children, Defiance, Frozen, Helen, and Julius Caesar. In Chicago, Laura has performed at the Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Court, Victory Gardens, Theatre Oobleck, Remy Bumppo, Famous Door, and many others. Outside of Chicago, she has performed in Indiana, Scotland, New York, and Singapore. With David Kersnar, Laura has performed in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Dubai, Bahrain, and, most recently, Miami. In addition to the Next, Laura has been a member of Famous Door, Plasticene and Cardiff Giant Theatre companies; has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and been honored with multiple Jefferson Award Nominations and one award. Thanks to Jenny, Kersnar, and Don.

Anthony Kayer (Greek Man) makes his Next debut with Iphigenia 2.0, and he’s very excited to be a part of the team. His recent Chicago credits include: The March (Steppenwolf), Elizabeth Rex (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), and Arnie the Doughnut (Lifeline Theatre).Regional credits include: The Three Musketeers, As You Like It, and The Merry Wives of Windsor (Illinois Shakespeare Festival). Anthony is a recent graduate of ChicagoCollege of Performance Arts at Roosevelt University.

Ariella Marchioni (Bridesmaid) is very excited to make her Next Theatre debut in Iphigenia 2.0. She was most recently seen as Mary Bennet in Lifeline Theatre’s Pride and Prejudice. She is currently a BFA candidate at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts and will soon be a graduate with the class of 2013.

Luce Metrius (Soldier) is thrilled to be making his debut at Next Theatre. He is a recent graduate from Roosevelt University where he received his BFA. Some of his theatre credits include The March (Steppenwolf), and Spring Awakening and Our Town (Roosevelt University).  He gives special thanks to his entire family, who have given his great support every step of the way.

Alexa Ray Meyers (Bridesmaid) is beyond proud to have survived eighteen years in South Florida without having her face eaten off by a homeless zombie. She is equally,if not more, excited to be making her professional Chicago debut in Iphigenia 2.0! Some favorite credits include: David Kersnar’s King of Hearts (at CCPA), Hairspray (Tracy), Les Misérables (Mme. Thenardier), as well as 8 years with South Florida’s premier long-form teen improv troupe, Child’s Play. Alexa has a deep passion for dogs and she is currently in pursuit of a BFA in Acting from the Chicago College of Performing Arts.

Erik Strebig (Soldier) is an Ohio native turned Chicagoan and recent gradute from The Chicago College of Performing Arts. He is thrilled to be making his Next Theatre debut in Iphigenia 2.0. CCPA credits include Moritz in Spring Awakening, Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Pericles and King of Hearts. He was seen, this Febuary, in the Lookingglass/CSO performance of Pulcinella at Symphony Hall. He currently lives in Ukrainian Village and dislikes the color taupe.

David Kersnar (Director) is a founding ensemble member of the Lookingglass Theatre Company and has performed, designed, and directed with the company since it was founded in 1988. Directing, writing, and co-writing credits include Good Night Moon (Chicago Children’s Theatre); The Last Act of Lilka Kadison, La Luna Muda, Through the Looking Glass (Lookingglass); Marisol, Old Times, Some Girls (Northwestern University); King of Hearts, The Green Circus, Circus of Chalk (Roosevelt University); and The Flying Griffin Circus (Actor’s Gym). Kersnar directed Lookingglass Theatre co-productions of Peter and the Wolf, Pulcinella (Chicago Symphony); Sita Ram (Chicago Children’s Theatre and Natya Dance); and Brundibar (Lively Arts and Chicago Children’s Choir). David also directed Lookingglass World Circus, Lookingglass Young Ensemble, Lookingglass Lab and dramatic sequences for Chicago Children’s Choir’s Songs of the Season. Kersnar has twice served as the Lookingglass Artistic Director, founded and directed Lookingglass Education & Community Programs, and has served as Master Teacher. Kersnar is currently an adjunct professor at Northwestern University and Roosevelt University, and has also instructed at DePaul University and University of Chicago. Kersnar also appeared at Goodman, Steppenwolf, Remains, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Actor’s Gang in Los Angeles, and the Touchstone Theatre of Pennsylvania. Film and television credits include U.S. Marshals, Since You’ve Been Gone, Early Edition, and Turks. David holds a BS in Theatre/Performance studies and a MFA in Directing from Northwestern University. Love to Christie, Drew, Kyle, and Leah.