Macbeth Cast Bios
Clint Gill (Macbeth) An actor, director and acting instructor and coach, Clint’s bucket list just got a little shorter. His most recent role at SCCT was as Dr. Jekyll in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He also directed our most recent productions of Our Town, and Waiting for Godot. Next Spring Clint returns to direct Marjorie Prime.
John W. Campbell (Banquo) was seen on the SCCT stage as the Stage Manager in Our Town. He recently played Maraczek in She Loves Me for CenterStage, and appeared in Clarksville Little Theatre’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Potiphar, Simeon) and Moon Over Buffalo (George Hay). Previous experience with theatres in West Virginia and central Kentucky includes Baptista (Taming of the Shrew), Prospero (Tempest), Sir Toby (Twelfth Night), Buddy (Follies), Benjamin Franklin (1776), Warbucks (Annie), and Tevye (Fiddler on the Roof), among others. He thanks Terri—his line coach and wife—for her support; and director Jack Wann for entrusting this role to him. As for his castmates: “What are these, so withered, and so wildin their attire, that look not like th’ inhabitants o’ th’ Earth and yet are on ‘t?” Break legs, all!
Shelly Marquart Reid (Witch #1) is wickedly thrilled to be appearing (and disappearing) in this timeless classic. Shelly made her Shelby County Community Theatre mainstage debut this spring in Julius Caesar, and has appeared upstairs at SCCT in Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde (2023), Talking With (2021) and Tartuffe (2019). Having the opportunity to perform Shakespeare’s plays is a dream come true, and Shelly is so very grateful to the director and SCCT board for bringing these great works of art to community theater performers and audiences. Shelly is recently retired, and when not in the theater, she spends her time with her dog Lila, out in the garden, hiking, crocheing and piddling around the house. Shelly is so very grateful for the opportunity to work/play with such fine people as are found at SCCT. She is both honored and humbled to share the stage with such a talented and dedicated cast and crew.
Erica Lamb (Witch #2) is thrilled to return to the SCCT stage after making her debut earlier this year as Calphurnia in Julius Ceasar. She has been seen locally in Curtains (Jane Settler) at Clarksville Little Theatre and The Game’s Afoot (Daria Chase) at Little Colonel Playhouse. Erica has a B.F.A. in Acting from the University of West Florida.
Emma Lea Lambert (Witch #3) is delighted to be back home at Shelby County Community Theater! Emma has played many roles here at SCCT such as Patsy in Spamalot, Elizabeth in Frankenstein, and Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Emma has most recently originated the role of Billie Darvon in These Tangled Webbs with Bunbury Theatre. Emma would like to thank her fiancé, Sam Borders, and her beautiful Webbers for their encouragement and support!
Marty Rosen (Duncan/dramaturg) is amazed to find himself playing “a most sainted king” in this dramatic masterpiece, and making art with this superb cast and crew. After decades of watching and writing about theatre as a non-participating observer, Marty signed up on a whim for SCCT’s pandemic “Shakespeare Sez” podcast project — and since has become an enthusiastic participant in SCCT classes and productions. (This is his third Shakespearean role). He thanks SCCT, Dr. Jack Wann, and all his fellow thespians for their support and encouragement. And he is especially grateful to his wife, Mary, and our four-footed companions Dory and Jasper, for tolerating his often perplexing schedule.
Sam Borders (Malcolm) is thrilled to be back at SCCT to perform the role of Malcolm. In the past he has performed roles such as Everett Baker in Crazy for You and Aaron Fox in Curtains. He would like to thank his incredible and talented fiancé Emma Lambert for all her love and support as well as his friends and family.
Michael Schmid (Bloody Captain/Murderer #3/Scottish Doctor/Seyton) Michael is thrilled to be making his second appearance at SCCT, seen recently in “Julius Caesar.” Previous credits include “Cowboys & Idiots” and “Arsenic and Old Lace” at LCP, as well as “All My Passions” and “The Kiss Me Curse” at HAC. Michael is an IU Theatre Grad and thanks Lisa, as always.
Andrew Skomorowsky (Ross) is overjoyed to return to SCCT for another production; he appeared in SCCT’s “Our Town” as Mr. Webb. Between 2013-2022, Andrew performed and directed music at the Kentucky Highland Renaissance Faire. Andrew plays multiple instruments in two Louisville-based bands. For his “day job,” he is a paralegal at a non-profit law firm. The theater is his happy place.
Geoffrey Rommel (Angus/Messenger/Lord/Caithness/Siward) is pleased to appear in his first show with Shelby County. He recently appeared as the Professor in Cowboys and Idiots (Simpsonville) and the ill-fated Frankie in Breaking Legs (Little Colonel Playhouse). In his spare time he calls spirits from the vasty deep and works as a data warehousing specialist.
Lethia Nall (Lady Macbeth) “All our service, twice done and then done double, were poor and single business to contend against those honors deep and broad wherewith (you) load our house.” Shakespeare speaks for me. Productions of the Bard at SCCT: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, Julius Cesar. After 11 years in NYC, I’m grateful for a home here. Thank you, Jack, for believing in us all. Love to my family.
Drew Newton (Fleance/Apparition) is excited to make his Shakespearean debut as Fleance in Macbeth. This marks Drew’s third appearance at Upstairs at 801, following his roles in Frankenstein and Waiting for Godot. He is grateful for the opportunity to bring this iconic character to life and continues to develop his passion for acting with every performance.
Janet Parsons (Porter) Janet is very happy to be a part of “The Scottish Play” as the Porter. Being that this role is considered the comic relief of the play this is right up her alley. Janet is no stranger to walking the boards at SCCT as this marks her 22nd production with the theatre. She has enjoyed acting since the young age of 7 and looks forward to having a very long relationship with the SCCT family. “I pray you, remember the porter.”
John Richeson (Macduff) John comes with some theater experience in his youth and appeared in the SCCT production of “The Robber Bridegroom” in the 1980’s. Now returning to Kentucky he is thrilled to find community theater still thriving in Shelby County. He has been taking advantage of the Adult Acting Classes offered by the theater and also participated in the recent productions of “As You Like It”,“Jekyll and Hyde” and “Waiting for Godot”.
Keifer Adkins (Lennox) Originally from Somerset, Keifer Adkins currently serves as Woodford Theatre’s Director of Development & Outreach. Outside of his career, he gives time to reading, exercise and new experiences. Keifer is excited to be performing in his first Shakespearean production as well as first play with SCCT!
Catherine O’Neill (Donalbain/Gentle Woman) Originally from Eastern KY and now Living in Louisville, making her first foray back into the theatre in a few years with this play is Catherine. “Always having had a love for performing, playing in a few bands, doing plays, demonstrations, etc., I just figured nothing could scratch that itch right now like Shakespeare.”
Buddy Cutler (Old Man/A Noble) Me thought I heard a voice cry, “Act no more!” But Buddy ignored it and is most pleased to be part of this very talented cast. He has performed at Little Colonel Playhouse, in Julius Caesar at SCCT, and with script in hand, has over 30 years’ experience reading plays in homes with Louisville Playreaders. He thanks Carol for her loving support.
Corey Bennett (Servant/Murderer #2/Messenger/Apparition) is excited to be making his stage debut with this amazing company. He would like to thank his family for their support and the cast and crew for their guidance.
Peter Howard (First Murderer and English Doctor) Since returning to the stage last year after a twenty year hiatus, Peter has made a steady transition from thief to undertaker, priest, murder vicitim, and now murderer in the Scottish play. Previously, he has played many roles including men, women, children, animals, nursery rhyme characters, the devil, a messiah, and forces of nature. His favorite role, however, is “Mr. Peter” during storytimes at the Louisville Free Public Library, a gig he held for thirty years. Peter looks forward to many new roles to play in the future.
MaryAnn Gramig (Hecate) is over the moon to be part of this stellar company of players bringing you the Bard’s timeless tale of good and evil. Special thanks to Clint, Jack, Marty, Emma and the uber talented Leigh Ann. Much love to my family and friends who always support my artistic aspirations. Some favorite roles include Violet – It’s A Wonderful Life, Elmire-Tartuffe, M’Lynn-Steel Magnolias, Hippolyta-A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Portia-Julius Caesar, Penny-You Can’t Take It With You, and Mother Parker-A Christmas Story.
Heidi Whitlow (Lady McDuff) is honored to make her second stage appearance at SCCT as part of this impressive cast and crew. She is grateful to her acting coach, the wonderful Mr. Clint Gill and her incredibly phenomenal director, Dr Jack Wann — a legend in his own time — for helping her achieve her goals. And she is full of gratitude to her husband, Ray, and son, Evan, for their invaluable support and love while she pursues this life-long dream. She encourages anyone interested or curious about acting to contact the SCCT office and jump in. You will not regret it!
Julian Xiang Zareen (Macduff’s son) is a 16-year-old sophomore at Shelby County High School. He has previous acting experience in several plays when attending Kentucky School for the Deaf. Over the summer Julian enrolled in a class at Shelby County Community Theater and has been hooked ever since. This is Julian’s first performance at Shelby County Community Theater and he is thrilled to be part of the Macbeth cast. Julian would like to thank his mother, Jeanie, his sister and brother-in-law, Christina and Caleb, and his sister, Gracie for their continued support. Julian would also like to thank Shelby County Community Theater for this wonderful, once in a lifetime experience.
Sawyer Jackson (Young Siward/Servant/Apparition) A native Texan and Kentucky transplant, Sawyer is making his acting debut in Macbeth as Young Siward, Child Apparition, King Apparition, and Servant. Performance experience includes singing (in German) in two German choirs. He was homeschooled, is a high school junior, knows conversational American Sign Language, and is also a college sophomore, as he started college at age 14.
Emma Jackson A Native Texan / Kentucky transplant, Emma is making her acting debut in Macbeth as a Servant Girl. Performance experience includes singing (in German) in two German choirs. Always homeschooled, she is a high school freshman, knows conversational Spanish and American Sign Language, and is also a college freshman, as she started college at age 11.