Cast
Naomi Zhanel Kalter (Darcie) is thrilled to be working on All Nighter with The Village Theater! Chicago credits include: Romeo and Juliet (Greatworks Theatre Company), Hedda Gabler (u/s, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company), Road Less Traveled (Silk Road Cultural Center), and The Fck House (u/s, Strawdog Theatre Company). Naomi is an Artistic Associate with The Village Theater and is deeply grateful to be part of this extraordinary community of artists.
Mea Allen (Lizzy) is a graduating acting major from DePaul University and is thrilled to be making her Village Theater Debut! Her recent stage credits include Amy March (Little Women), Sonya (Uncle Vanya), MC (Gangsters!), Marianne (Constellations). Catch her next year as Corrine in “The Other Side of the Window” with Red Sky Studios. She loves iced lattes, Video Star, and her dog Lemon <3. She is repped by JPervis Talent Agency and CESD Talent. @mea.allen | meaallen.com
Understudy Cast
Emma Samuelson (Tessa) is so excited & grateful to be a part of this production! Prior credits include — CHICAGO: Never Better (Theo Ubique), The Polar Express Train Ride (Chicago Union Station). REGIONAL: 9 to 5 (Weathervane Playhouse), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Long Bay Theatre), Flashdance (Weathervane Playhouse), Steel Magnolias (Weathervane Playhouse). Emma graduated with a BFA in Music Theatre from Coastal Carolina University, Class of 2023.
Becca G Anderson (Jacqueline) is a Black, queer artist from Washington, DC, and a recent BFA Acting graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Previous understudy credits include Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet (Oak Park Festival Theatre) and Ida Jackson & others in The Amen Corner (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company). Favorite educational credits include Nell in John Proctor is the Villain and #00 in The Wolves. Becca is also passionate about directing, math, and their 13-year-old tortoise. beccaganderson.com
Emma Dunlop (Wilma) is thrilled to be making her Chicago theatre debut! Emma is a Canadian-born, Chicago-based theatre/commercial actor. Regional credits include: Carrie and Rocky Horror (BPP Prod.), Fat Pig (Exit Left), Amadeus (Western Michigan University). You might recognize her from her recent commercial work with Burger King or WBEZ! Repped by the incredible Big Mouth Talent. Much love to Katy and our kitties! @emma.dunlop | emmadunlop.com
Brynn Aaronson (Darcie u/s) couldn’t be more excited to explore the playful, tender, and messy experience of girlhood in her Village Theater Debut! A 2025 graduate of the University of Michigan’s BFA acting program, she was last seen performing at the Chopin Theater as Natasha in The Lower Depths.
CC Meade (Lizzy u/s) is a Chicago-based actor who recently graduated from the University of Michigan with her BFA in Acting (Go Blue!). Some of her recent credits include Elektra (Forest Theatre Company), All's Well That Ends Well (Forest Theatre Company), and 7 Hours Difference (Sibiu International Theatre Festival). She is so excited to be working with The Village Theatre and wants to thank her friends and family for the support and love.
Rachel Katz (Tessa u/s) is a Chicago-based theatre artist. Her previous credits include Hermes u/s in Calypso (The Village Theater), Mary in Late, a Cowboy Song (Couchpenny Ensemble), and Olivia in Twelfth Night (Illinois State University). Rachel studied acting and costume design at Illinois State University. When she’s not at the theater, Rachel can be found crafting, puzzling, or walking long distances along the lakefront.
Becca G Anderson (Jacqueline) is a Black, queer artist from Washington, DC, and a recent BFA Acting graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Previous understudy credits include Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet (Oak Park Festival Theatre) and Ida Jackson & others in The Amen Corner (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company). Favorite educational credits include Nell in John Proctor is the Villain and #00 in The Wolves. Becca is also passionate about directing, math, and their 13-year-old tortoise. beccaganderson.com
Miranda (Wilma u/s) is VERY excited to be a part of All Nighter. This has been a great introduction back into theatre after a 5-year hiatus. She can not thank Clara and the production team enough for the opportunity to be a part of something so fun! She also thinks the set is the best she has ever seen. Look at the detail, the design, the immaculate construction. On a completely unrelated note, huge shoutout to her sister Kat Monty, who happens to be the set designer for this show. She would also like to thank her lovely parents and friends for their support through the last 3 years. She wouldn't be back in theatre without it.