Johnny Ten Bones Cast

From May 23 to June 1, 2008 Johnny Ten Bones led us through a montage of dreams and nightmares! Based on the real nocturnal musings of the cast, this effervescent rock musical explored what goes bump in the night.
Read what the Chicago Reader had to say
about Johnny Ten Bones

Check back for video clips and other updates!

brainsurgeontheater@gmail.com
Information: 617.448.6797

Liz Ladach-Bark (Darlene Glass) is originally from Dallas, TX. She studied Theatre at Loyola University New Orleans where later she established LadyBebe Theatre with fellow graduates in 2005. The winds of Katrina blew her far east to Chongqing, P.R. China where she taught English and established LadyBebe International with Chinese post-graduate students. The vibrant Chicago theatre scene lured her back stateside where she has worked with The Strange Tree Group and Lincoln Square Theatre.

Meredith Wood (Mrs. Roper/Birdwoman) is originally from NC where she graduated from Elon University with a BFA in music theatre. She has worked regionally at Trumpet in the Land outdoor drama, at the Barn Dinner Theatre in Run for Your Wife (Mary), and at the Centennial Dinner Theatre in Oklahoma! (Ado Annie). Before moving to Chicago, Meredith toured with KEY Players and Theatre IV children's theatres. Her Chicago credits include The Awesome 80's Prom (Melissa Martin), Moon Over Buffalo (Eileen) at the Theatre Building, and Psycho Beach Party (Chicklet), Steel Magnolias (Truvy), & Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Helen) with the Easy Street Players. She would like to thank her friends and family for their continued support!

Chase McCurdy (Mr. Oscar Doolihan/Bully)
Originally from Houston, TX, Chase graduated last year from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in drama. Chase is very excited to be doing what he loves with such a fun cast. Previous roles include Lennie in Of Mice and Men, Cladwell in Urinetown, and the Gravedigger and Player King in Hamlet.

Ulana (Charlene Glass)
Hi, my name is Ulana and I have 1 brother and 2 cats and 1 gecko and I like platypuses. I go to LaSalle Language Academy. I am also very interested in sea creatures, animals and science. I sort of have a band. 'Sort of' because my friends and I don't know how to play any instruments yet.

Henry (Tom Jenkins)
Henry is a 10-year-old 5th grader at Alcott Public School. He has also been in 'The Tale of Annie Oakley' and 'Caves' and 'Zombie Project' at Gorilla Tango. His younger sister Stella was also in Caves and Zombie Project. Henry lives with his 7 year old sister Stella, his father Joe, his mother Lori, his mutt Mucho, his goldfish Copper, his Hampster Sammy, and his Gerbil Jake. Henry is a vegetarian and in his spare time enjoys going outside and looking for animals. His best friend's name is Benedikt.

Lily (Ruthie Jenkins)
Lily My name is Lily. I have interests in platipi and plays. I have been in 3 other plays here with other actors in this play. I go to Franklin Fine Arts Center and my favorite subject is Drama. Of Course :) !!

Aaron Dean (Johnny Ten Bones) has a BA in theatre from Michigan State University where he acted in over sixty productions, directed two, and was a technician on about ten. He has also worked with Peppermint Creek Theatre Company, Howmet Playhouse and Wiggley Worm Theatre. He appeared in the feature films TALANT and ACTS OF DEATH. In addition to this he has been a screenwriter for Indiehorror.com This is Aaron's third show with Brain Surgeon. He is excited to be apart of something so fresh and exciting.

Elise Mayfield (Sally Jenkins/Johnny's Mother) recently moved to the Windy City from Oxford, MS, where she graduated from the University of Mississippi with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She is currently taking classes at I.O. (formerly Improv Olympics), and is very excited to be involved in such a wonderful project so quickly after her move. When Elise isn’t in rehearsal or at class, she is busy temping, which is everything she knew it wouldn’t be. Elise would like to thank her parents and new friends.

Yo! I'm Layla (Sue Cuddy), I am 11, and go to Lincoln Elementry, I am in 6th grade. I love monkeys, and my favorite subject in school is P.E, or lunch. I love acting, singing and hanging out with my friends. I play many sports including tennis, soccer, football, skateboarding, and rock climbing. I have 2 twin younger brothers that are in third grade. I love rock music, like Led Zepplin, acdc, Queen, pink floid and the Beatles. I like some newer things too like Shakira, Avril Levigne, Fergie etc. I have a dog, a cat, 5 mice and well, used to have a few fish. Peace out! B ` = {) = P

Daniel Goode (Ashley Doolihan) just recently moved to Chicago after being tricked by Melanie Sizemore; she promised him a pony and has yet to pay up. He still holds a mild grudge. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Daniel graduated last June from The Ohio State University with a BFA in Dance. Daniel was thrilled to make his "triumphant return" to the stage with Brain Surgeon Theater and their production of The Zombie Project.

Gwen Tulin, Writer and Director

Gorilla Tango Theater, Rental Producers
1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL

Stepher Eng, Assistant Director and Marketing Director

Elise Mayfield, Assistant Stage Manager

Charlie Worth, Accompanist

Katie Canavan, Costume Designer

Joseph Riley, Set Designer

Sean Marlaire, Assistant Set Designer

Lydia Conklin, Graphic Design

Gabriel Inton, Web Design

	From May 23 to June 1, 2008 Johnny Ten Bones led us through a montage of dreams and nightmares! Based on the real nocturnal musings of the cast, this effervescent rock musical explored what goes bump in the night. Read what the Chicago Reader had to say about Johnny Ten Bones Check back for video clips and other updates! brainsurgeontheater@gmail.com Information: 617.448.6797 Liz Ladach-Bark (Darlene Glass) is originally from Dallas, TX. She studied Theatre at Loyola University New Orleans where later she established LadyBebe Theatre with fellow graduates in 2005. The winds of Katrina blew her far east to Chongqing, P.R. China where she taught English and established LadyBebe International with Chinese post-graduate students. The vibrant Chicago theatre scene lured her back stateside where she has worked with The Strange Tree Group and Lincoln Square Theatre. Meredith Wood (Mrs. Roper/Birdwoman) is originally from NC where she graduated from Elon University with a BFA in music theatre. She has worked regionally at Trumpet in the Land outdoor drama, at the Barn Dinner Theatre in Run for Your Wife (Mary), and at the Centennial Dinner Theatre in Oklahoma! (Ado Annie). Before moving to Chicago, Meredith toured with KEY Players and Theatre IV children's theatres. Her Chicago credits include The Awesome 80's Prom (Melissa Martin), Moon Over Buffalo (Eileen) at the Theatre Building, and Psycho Beach Party (Chicklet), Steel Magnolias (Truvy), & Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Helen) with the Easy Street Players. She would like to thank her friends and family for their continued support! Chase McCurdy (Mr. Oscar Doolihan/Bully) Originally from Houston, TX, Chase graduated last year from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in drama. Chase is very excited to be doing what he loves with such a fun cast. Previous roles include Lennie in Of Mice and Men, Cladwell in Urinetown, and the Gravedigger and Player King in Hamlet. Ulana (Charlene Glass) Hi, my name is Ulana and I have 1 brother and 2 cats and 1 gecko and I like platypuses. I go to LaSalle Language Academy. I am also very interested in sea creatures, animals and science. I sort of have a band. 'Sort of' because my friends and I don't know how to play any instruments yet. Henry (Tom Jenkins) Henry is a 10-year-old 5th grader at Alcott Public School. He has also been in 'The Tale of Annie Oakley' and 'Caves' and 'Zombie Project' at Gorilla Tango. His younger sister Stella was also in Caves and Zombie Project. Henry lives with his 7 year old sister Stella, his father Joe, his mother Lori, his mutt Mucho, his goldfish Copper, his Hampster Sammy, and his Gerbil Jake. Henry is a vegetarian and in his spare time enjoys going outside and looking for animals. His best friend's name is Benedikt. Lily (Ruthie Jenkins) Lily My name is Lily. I have interests in platipi and plays. I have been in 3 other plays here with other actors in this play. I go to Franklin Fine Arts Center and my favorite subject is Drama. Of Course :) !! Aaron Dean (Johnny Ten Bones) has a BA in theatre from Michigan State University where he acted in over sixty productions, directed two, and was a technician on about ten. He has also worked with Peppermint Creek Theatre Company, Howmet Playhouse and Wiggley Worm Theatre. He appeared in the feature films TALANT and ACTS OF DEATH. In addition to this he has been a screenwriter for Indiehorror.com This is Aaron's third show with Brain Surgeon. He is excited to be apart of something so fresh and exciting. Elise Mayfield (Sally Jenkins/Johnny's Mother) recently moved to the Windy City from Oxford, MS, where she graduated from the University of Mississippi with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She is currently taking classes at I.O. (formerly Improv Olympics), and is very excited to be involved in such a wonderful project so quickly after her move. When Elise isn’t in rehearsal or at class, she is busy temping, which is everything she knew it wouldn’t be. Elise would like to thank her parents and new friends. Yo! I'm Layla (Sue Cuddy), I am 11, and go to Lincoln Elementry, I am in 6th grade. I love monkeys, and my favorite subject in school is P.E, or lunch. I love acting, singing and hanging out with my friends. I play many sports including tennis, soccer, football, skateboarding, and rock climbing. I have 2 twin younger brothers that are in third grade. I love rock music, like Led Zepplin, acdc, Queen, pink floid and the Beatles. I like some newer things too like Shakira, Avril Levigne, Fergie etc. I have a dog, a cat, 5 mice and well, used to have a few fish. Peace out! B ` = {) = P Daniel Goode (Ashley Doolihan) just recently moved to Chicago after being tricked by Melanie Sizemore; she promised him a pony and has yet to pay up. He still holds a mild grudge. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Daniel graduated last June from The Ohio State University with a BFA in Dance. Daniel was thrilled to make his "triumphant return" to the stage with Brain Surgeon Theater and their production of The Zombie Project. Gwen Tulin, Writer and Director Gorilla Tango Theater, Rental Producers 1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL Stepher Eng, Assistant Director and Marketing Director Elise Mayfield, Assistant Stage Manager Charlie Worth, Accompanist Katie Canavan, Costume Designer Joseph Riley, Set Designer Sean Marlaire, Assistant Set Designer Lydia Conklin, Graphic Design Gabriel Inton, Web Design
Explore the Sights and Sounds of Johnny Ten Bones Interview on Chicago Public Radio (5/28/2008) (photography (c) RyanWardThompson.com) Strange Planet The Birdwoman Song original lyrics by Sarah Moon Clambake The Wum Wum Song I Go Walkin		Meet the players and production staff who bring Johnny Ten Bones to life Starring: Production Staff: