NATIVE GARDEN'S CAST
EMELY CUESTAS [she/her] (Tania Del Valle) is an actress based in Chicago, IL, originally from Miami, FL. She graduated from Jacksonville University in 2021 with a BFA in Theater, and also received an AS Degree in Acting from Florida School of the Arts in 2019. Emely is thrilled to work with Theatre Evolve again! She was in their production of MEDEAMEDEAMEDEA as "Neighbor/Maiden US" and has also starred in various productions across Chicago including-- "Mina" in Essential Invisible's Staged Reading of "Boil, Blister, Burn" and Idle Muse's production of The Tempest as "Ariel". She would like to thank her husband Adrian, family and cats for always supporting her! Emely is proudly represented by NV Talent.
RIO SOLIZ RAGAZZONE [he/him] (Pablo Del Valle) is a Chicago based chicano actor, singer, musician and is thrilled to be making his debut with Theatre Evolve! He has worked on numerous productions across the Chicago area with companies like Raven Theatre Company, Steep Theatre Company, The Factory Theater, Red Theater, Oil Lamp Theater, Redtwist, Oak Park Festival Theatre, Jackalope, and more. Rio holds his Bachelors in Theatre Arts from New Mexico State University and is represented by Shirley Hamilton Inc. Big thanks go to his community, siblings, and agents for their endless support. All his work is dedicated to his mother, Sarita Soliz Ragazzone. Fuck ICE.
SUZY KRUECKEBERG (Virginia Butley) is thrilled to return to Theatre Evolve, where she performed as Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night. . She was recently in The Pets at Bramble Theatre and The Totality of All Things at Redtwist. Other credits include Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Sonia), Ripcord (Marilyn), Plano (U/S Mother), and Rabbit Hole (Nat). Suzy is a proud ensemble member at Bramble Theatre and graduated from School at Steppenwolf, Black Box Academy, and Second City’s Conservatory. She is represented by DDO Chicago. Learn more at suzykrueckeberg.com.
CHUCK MUNRO (Frank Butley) is honored to be making his Theatre EVOLVE debut. He was most recently seen as Sorin in Red Theater’s production of The Seagull. Other Chicago theatre credits include Sanctuary Stories (Medill/Northwestern), Death of a Salesman (Gwydion), The Innocence of Seduction (City Lit), Summer and Smoke (Violet Sky), Patchwork 4 Play Festival (Eclectic Full Contact) plus Network, The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, and A Raisin in the Sun (u/s), all with Invictus Theatre. Chuck is a Tampa native where many years ago he appeared in productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Brecht’s A Man’s A Man, Sheridan’s The Rivals, Albee’s The Zoo Story and Beckett’s Play, among others.
AUDREY NAPOLI (Tania Del Valle U/S): is a California born and raised actor, director, and overall theatre practitioner. After receiving her B.A in drama at the University of California, Irvine, she has spent the last 5 years being lucky enough to collaborate with some of the best artists the city of Chicago has to offer. She is a proud founding member of Sandbox Theatre Collective and co-creator of "Bimboification: A Sketch Comedy Show". She is excited and grateful to be working with Theatre Evolve for the second time! Lots of love to her family, both blood and chosen.
MARCO ANTONIA PEREZ (Pablo U/S): Marco is very excited to be a part of Native Gardens with Theatre Evolve. This is Marco's Chicago Debut, but he has played roles such as Warner in Legally Blonde and Berestein in Dogfight. Marco has a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a concentration in Musical Theatre, from Abilene Christian University. Marco is grateful for all the support of his friends, his family, and his partner, Ava. He hopes you enjoy the show and have a great rest of your night!
JEANNE SCUREK (Virginia Butley U/S) is thrilled to be working for the first time with Theatre Evolve. This past February/March Jeanne portrayed Irmgard Litten in the U.S. premiere of TAKEN AT MIDNIGHT at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center. Other recent roles include Mrs. Bennet in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE with Inkwell Arts and Mrs. Alving in GHOSTS with Gwydion Theatre Company. Favorite roles include Marilla Cuthbert in ANNE OF GREENE GABLES with Inkwell Arts, Mrs. Van Daan in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Metropolis, Argante in SCAPIN at Citadel Theater and Irina in THE SEAGULL at Dominican University Performing Arts Center.
PETER LEONDEDIS (Frank Butley U/S) is excited to be working with Theatre Evolve and this cast and crew. Peter has worked across Chicago and Kansas City (where he can be seen in several late night commercials). Favorite recent roles include Wally in "In the back, On the floor" at Chicago Dramatists, King Algebra with Ghostlight in "Invaders of Mathmatica" and Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" in the suburbs.