The Cottage

Casey Kaleba, he/him, (Movement & Intimacy Direction) has arranged violence and intimacy for nearly 600 productions, most recently at Round House Theatre (Rules for Living – Helen Hayes nomination), Wolf Trap Opera (Carmen), and Olney Theatre Center (Appropriate).  He has worked throughout the country, including Northern Stage, Washington National Opera, Ford’s Theatre, Signature Theatre, Spoleto Festival USA, Guthrie Theatre, and as an audition choreographer for Marvel Universe Live.  A Fight Director and Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors, Casey holds a PhD in Theatre History from the University of Maryland – College Park.  For more of his work go to www.ToothAndClawCombat.com

Irene Kuykendall, she/her, (Director) is a director, actor, and educator with a Master’s in Text & Performance from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and conservatory training from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. Directing credits include: Gaslight (Swift Creek Mill), Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Virginia Rep), and Twelfth Night (RCT). Educational direction includes: The Addams Family and All Shook Up (Virginia Rep, Summer Showtime), Clue and Mean Girls (MHS), The Good Fight (ARGS), and Emma! A Pop Musical (MWRGS). Favorite acting roles include: The Woman in Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery and The Woman in The 39 Steps (Virginia Rep), Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music (JFT), and Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice (Richmond Shakespeare). Visit www.irenejkuykendall.com for more. Irene would like to thank her husband, Axle, for being “the one who amplifies my light in mirrored, sunning blinks.”

Daniel Allen, he/him, (Scenic Designer) RVA born and raised, and thrilled to return to Hanover Tavern – fourteen years after making his professional debut there as a teen in Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music. He is now an award-nominated Scenic Designer whose work has been seen Off-Broadway and at leading regional theaters nationwide. Recent RVA credits include Primary Trust (VA Rep), Which Way to the Stage, Torch Song (Richmond Triangle Players), Long Day’s Journey Into Night (Cadence), Radiant Vermin (5th Wall). Recent off-Broadway designs include BEAU: The Musical (OOTB & mid-town transfer), Room 1214 (New Light/59E59), This Is Government (Pendragon & 59E59 Transfer), The Witness Room (AMT). Selected Associate/ Assistant credits: Chicken & Biscuits (Broadway, Circle in the Square), Hadestown (Seoul, Korea), His Story (Dallas, World Premiere), Love Life, Call Me Madam, & High Button Shoes (New York City Center: ENCORES!). Daniel is a proud member of USA Local 829. danielallendesign.com | @danj.allen

Marcia Miller Hailey (Costume Designer) has been working in Richmond theatres for over 30 years, and now currently works in the costume shop at Virginia Rep as a Cutter/Draper. Some of her favorite shows she designed for Virginia Rep include Beehive, Forever Plaid, Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End, Miracle on South Division Street, Charitable Sisterhood, Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, and Boeing Boeing. She has also worked for the Richmond Ballet, Virginia and Utah Shakespeare Festivals, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

BJ Wilkinson, he/him, (Lighting Designer) received his B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado, and his M.F.A. from the University of Cincinnati – CCM. Recent designs include Murder on the Orient Express, Misery, and After December with VA Rep, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Roman a clef with Firehouse Theatre, and Let the Right one in, and RENT with Theatre VCU.  He serves as Head of Lighting for VCU. Visit www.bjwlightingdesign.com for more!

Jonathan Pratt, he/him, (Sound Designer) – Jonathan is thrilled to be designing again at Virginia Rep where some of his recent designs include Deathtrap, A Christmas Carol, Waitress, Dial M for Murder, Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty and Baskerville, Satchmo at the Waldorf, On Air, 9 to 5: The Musical, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the latter three winning the RTCC Award for Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical. At the Rep Family Theatre, Jonathan’s favorite shows designed include Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical!, The Santa Clues, and Grace for President. Other favorite local design credits include: The Scarlet Pimpernel and The Minutes (William and Mary), Cry It Out (Yes, And!), and Sunset Baby (Blk Theatre Alliance for Youth). Jonathan has also designed over 40 productions for Camelot Theatre in Talent, Oregon.

Hannah Hoffert, she/her, (Stage Manager) is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, receiving her B.S. (‘16) and M.S. (‘17) in Mechanical Engineering. This is her fifth season with Virginia Rep, and some of her previous credits include Deathtrap, Murder on the Orient Express, Dial M for Murder, Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Beehive: The 60’s Musical, Mamma Mia!, Chicken & Biscuits, Elephant & Piggie, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed and Grace for President. In addition to stage management, she works full-time at Virginia Rep as a Production Associate. Hannah wouldn’t be here today without her medical alert service dog, Clara, and her late service dog, Olive, who accompanied her to every rehearsal and performance in her professional career. To learn more about life changing service dogs like Clara and Olive, please visit www.servicedogsva.org.

Amber Hooper, she/her, (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be working at the Hanover Tavern once again. She has Assistant Stage Managed with Virginia Rep at the Hanover Tavern for a few years now, in shows such as Steel Magnolias; Honky Tonk Laundry; Baskerville; On Air; Moriarty; Dial M for Murder; and Deathtrap. She has also worked backstage at the November Theater on shows such as Misery and Waitress, but she prefers working at the Hanover Tavern due to its intimate space, delicious food, and friendly staff. Amber graduated from Eastern Mennonite University in 2020 with a degree in Theatre. In her free time, Amber enjoys crocheting, cosplaying, and playing video games with her wonderful fiancé, Johnny.