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ANASTASIA ARNOLD

Anastasia is thrilled to bring this true crime history mystery to life! A few of her theatre credits include: Paramount Theatre, Porchlight Theatre, Metropolis Theatre, Chicago Kid’s Company, Music Theatre Works, and Tommy Gun’s Garage. Huge thanks to the team at Harry Caray’s for trusting us with this story and for everyone that helped make it a reality! Shoutout to her husband (Tyler) and dog (Vinny) for being the best support system she could ask for. Salud!

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BRETT BALESKIE

Brett is a Chicago native who has been freelancing in the theater industry for over a decade as a performer, scenic designer/painter, choreographer and director. Teaching has become an integral part of Brett’s mission as an artist. He has worked with numerous schools and theater companies in the Chicagoland area. Thank you to all of those who have supported and believed in him. brettbaleskie.com

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NORM BOUCHER

Norm is thrilled to be working with this amazing creative team. He has worked at Court Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Theatre at the Center, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Marriott Lincolnshire, Royal George, and The Goodman. His favorite roles have been Max Bialystock in The Producers, Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, and Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple. His TV credits include Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Early Edition, and numerous commercials. He teaches Voiceover at Acting Studio Chicago, and sings for The Blooze Brothers Band. He is grateful for his wife and best friend Nancy Jane Nelson.

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DINA DICOSTANZO

Dina is a Director, Choreographer, and Performer who works regularly in and around Chicagoland. Directing and choreography credits include Porchlight Theatre, Metropolis Theatre, Roosevelt University, Highland Park Players, Music on Stage, Fremont Street, The Performer’s School, and more. Dina also choreographed the 2019 hit, Miracle the Musical, a show Harry Caray would have loved, about the Cubs 2016 World Series win that saw a successful run at the Royal George. Her stage accomplishments include work at Paramount Theatre, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire, Drury Lanes Oakbrook and Water Tower, Victory Gardens, The Mercury, The Lakeshore, Theatre at the Center, Northlight Theatre, Center Stage Baltimore and Capital Rep in Albany, NY.

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JEFF DIEBOLD

Jeff was last seen playing Hertz Klineman in Mercury Theater’s Rock of Ages. He was also in Mercury’s Jeff Award-Winning productions of Spamalot as King Arthur and The Addams Family as Lurch. Other recent Chicago credits: The King’s Speech, Nell Gwynn (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), My Fair Lady (Lyric Opera of Chicago) and Mamma Mia! at the Paramount Theater in Aurora. He also has a recurring role as Scott in NBC’s Chicago Fire. He received his MFA in Acting from Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts and is glad you came out tonight and hopes you have a great time.

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ARIANE DOLAN

Ariane has been performing in and around the Chicago area for most of her life. She has been seen on the stage at The Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, Marriott Theater, Drury Lane Theater and many others. She teaches various forms of dance at Columbia College, Roosevelt University, and The Chicago Movement Collective. She was Julia Stiles’ Ballet Double in the Paramount film Save the Last Dance.

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KELLY LOHRENZ

Kelly is thrilled to be making her Nitti's Supper Club debut! A graduate of Western Illinois University, she has performed at various theaters across the Midwest. Most recent Chicago credits include The Producers and White Christmas (Music Theater Works), and Don't Dress for Dinner (Theater D). Other favorite roles include Gypsy (Louise), Chicago (Roxie), The Rocky Horror Show (Magenta), and 25th...Spelling Bee (Olive). When not onstage, you can find her teaching dance classes or in the kitchen creating custom decorated sugar cookies with her cottage food operation, Blissful Betty, blissfulbetty.com. Much love to her family and the Nitti's Supper Club crew!

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NANCY JANE NELSON

Nancy Jane is excited to join the cast of Nitti’s Supper Club! Based in Chicago, some of her favorite roles include Mavis in The Church Basement Ladies at The Fireside Theatre and Maples Rep, Vickie in The Full Monty at Mason Street Warehouse, Pennywise in Urinetown at The Mercury Theatre, Olivia in Twelfth Night at Oakpark Festival Theatre, Mama Bull in The Story of Ferdinand at Lifeline Theatre, Patsy in Always Patsy Cline at Door Off Broadway Theatre, Fanny and Director at Tommy Gun’s Garage, and member of Route 66 Female A Cappella Quartet. She has done numerous commercials, voice-overs, and industrials, and was featured on Chicago Fire. She thanks the Gun’s Gals for including her in the fun and her best friend and husband Norm Boucher.

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ALLYSSA O'DONNELL

Allyssa is thrilled to return to Nitti's Supper Club! She is a Chicago based director, choreographer, actor and teaching artist. She currently is the Creative Director of BAMtheatre, a nationally recognized theatre training program, introducing theatre to hundreds of new students each year. She has directed and choreographed for both professionals and students at BAMtheatre, Bravo Performing Arts, CPA Theatricals, Metropolis Performing Arts Center, Elmhurst Children's Theatre and Stacey De & Co. She has performed at Theatre at the Center, Music Theatre Works, Chicago Kids Company, Metropolis, Medieval Times Chicago, and Tommy Guns Garage. She holds her BFA in Musical Theatre from Ball State University.

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CASIENA RAETHER

Casiena is thrilled to be working with such a fabulous cast of performers. Favorite credits include A Chorus Line (Cassie), Billy Elliott (Mrs. Wilkinson), Mamma Mia (Tanya), White Christmas (Judy), and many other shows, including a year-long stint singing and dancing her way through the South Pacific aboard a cruise ship. When she's not teaching or choreographing, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and wiener dogs. Enjoy the show!

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ROB RAHN

Rob is pleased to be working with this great group of professionals. He has worked professionally in over 100 musical theatre productions in Chicago and the midwest at such theaters as The Marriott Lincolnshire, Chicago Shakespeare, The Goodman Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Candlelight Theatre, Theatre at the Center, and many others. Rob and wife, Liz Fauntleroy, singer and voice teacher, are proud parents of 4 grown up men- Adam, Kevin, Justin and Tommy.

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TYLER SONKIN

Tyler is thrilled to be part of the Nitti’s Supper Club. Tyler is a Chicago based actor with a BA in Theatre from Millikin University. Notable credits include: Brick Escape to Margaritaville, Bill Austin Mamma Mia, Ghost of Christmas Present/Fezziwig A Christmas Carol (musical), Joe 9 to 5, Curly McLain Oklahoma, Man in Chair The Drowsy Chaperone, Billy Crocker Anything Goes, Smudge Plaid Tidings, Bill Calhoun Kiss Me, Kate, Prince Eric The Little Mermaid, Galahad/Black Knight/Herbert’s Father Spamalot and Amos Calloway Big Fish. Tyler would like to thank his family and friends for all of their love and support.

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RYAN STAJMIGER

Ryan has worked with Chicago area theaters including Mercury Theater, Marriott, Paramount, Chicago Shakespeare, Drury Lane, Porchlight, and Skylight Music Theater. Outside of theater Ryan can be found carving pumpkins (check out @staj_o_lanterns on Instagram and Tik Tok) and performing with Franki Valli and The Four Seasons Tribute, The Four C Notes.

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LUCY ZUKAITIS

Lucy is excited and grateful for the opportunity to create this show. She’s worked with Chicago area theaters including the Lyric Opera, the Paramount, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Mercury Theatre, Illinois Theatre Center, and the John G. Shedd Aquarium. She's also performed at Peterborough Players, Peninsula Players, the Omaha Theatre Company, and the Nebraska Shakespeare Festival. Favorite roles: Amanda Prynne in Private Lives and Lisette/Prudence in the regional premiere of Dumas' Camille (Peterborough Players). TV: The Big Leap (FOX), Drinks, Crime & Prohibition (Smithsonian Network). Film: A Compassionate Spy, Nutcrackers. Lucy is also an audiobook narrator, crossword enthusiast, and a devotee of racquet sports. @lucyintheskywithcubiczirconias

Script by Margaret Raether

Script by Margaret Raether

CAST & CREDITS

The cast of Nitti's Supper Club are all seasoned performers, many who have performed all over the country on stage and in film and television.

We are fortunate to have such a professional and dedicated. Click here to read more about the show.

Script by Margaret Raether

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