Cast

Bryce Cleveland
Bryce Cleveland is a dynamic young artist with a passion for performing! When he’s not busy crafting new original stories and bringing them to life, Bryce lends his vocal talents… Read More

Jeff Cummings*
Jeff Cummings is thrilled to play a part in this partnership between Shakespeare and the Zoo! Jeff previously appeared at the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival in Love’s Labor’s Lost. Other… Read More

Rae Davis
Rae Davis is a St. Louis artist that was born & raised in KCMO. She is grateful for any opportunity she has to help bring stories to life. In understanding… Read More

Ricki Franklin
Ricki Franklin (she/her) is so excited to be returning to Shakesfest for this new adventure! She was seen most recently in Metro Theater Company’s tour of But What Can You… Read More

Daisy Held
Daisy Held is a graduate of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. Recent favorite credits include The Tempest at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, Natasha in Great Comet…… Read More

Charlie Mathis
Charlie Mathis is a 2025 high school graduate born and raised in St. Louis, and is thrilled to join the cast of Romeo & Zooliet. Charlie most recently made his… Read More

Genevieve Mazzoni
Genevieve Mazzoni is thrilled to make her theatrical debut as Penny in Romeo & Zooliet! She enjoys animals, both mythical and zoological, as well as reading, gardening, and playing with… Read More

Jordan Moore*
Jordan Moore hails from the suburbs of Chicago, but is now based in Los Angeles. He is a proud graduate of Northwestern University where he studied Theatre and Acting for… Read More

Rian Amirikal Page
Rian Amirikal Page is beyond grateful and over the moon excited to be a part of this first theatrical collaboration between St. Louis Shakespeare Festival and the St. Louis Zoo…. Read More

Jacob Schmidt
Jacob is ecstatic to be making his debut with St. Louis Shakespeare Fesitval, and to work with this amazing group of cast/crew/creatives! He’s a proud graduate of Fontbonne University with… Read More

Olivia Scicolone*
Olivia Scicolone is a recent graduate of NYU’s MFA in Acting. Originally from Cleveland, OH, Olivia has performed regionally and gravitates toward new work development and service-oriented theater. After devising… Read More

Ryan Omar Stack
Ryan Omar Stack Ryan is incredibly excited to return to the Festival after his debut in this summer’s production of Hamlet. Regional credits include: The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience… Read More

Sophia Stogsdill
Sophia Stogsdill is a rising sixth grader and proud St. Louisan who has been visiting the Zoo since before she could crawl. She is absolutely delighted to be performing with… Read More

Nisi Sturgis*
Nisi Sturgis is so grateful to return to St. Louis to work with this tremendously talented company. STL credits: Night of the Iguana and Lady of Larkspur Lotion (radio play)… Read More
Partners
Saint Louis Zoo
Home to over 16,000 animals, representing nearly 500 species, the Saint Louis Zoo is recognized worldwide for its innovative approaches to animal care and management, wildlife conservation, research, and education. One… Read More
Producers
Henry Warshaw Broadway Shows, LLC
HENRY WARSHAW BROADWAY SHOWS LLC has successfully invested in Broadway Shows over the past 10 years including Hamilton, Hadestown, Funny Girl, CATS, School of Rock and many other hit shows…. Read More
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival strives to foster community and joy across the St. Louis region through the Shakespearean tradition of art for all. Since 2001, the Festival has grown from… Read More
Blank Slate
Blank Slate (Production Company) is a live event production company specializing in concerts, theater, festivals, parades, conferences and more. It was founded in 2018 by long-time Shakespeare Festival team member Colin O’Brien. Colin… Read More
Artistic Team
Jennifer Joan Thompson
Jennifer Joan Thompson is a writer, actor, and educator based in St. Louis. Her plays have been performed in New York and New Haven. She has been a finalist for… Read More
Tom Ridgely
Tom has served as Producing Artistic Director of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival since 2018. He is also a Drama Desk-nominated director who has developed or presented work at the… Read More
Michael Curry Design
For 35 years, Michael Curry Design has been a leader in entertainment and attractions around the world, creating some of the most iconic forms of puppetry, set design, and spectacle…. Read More
Scott Neale
Scott C. Neale is thrilled to return to St. Louis Shakespeare Festival after designing the 2023 Shakespeare in the Streets production of The Game’s Afoot. As You Like It is Scott’s seventh SFSTL mainstage… Read More
Raquel Adorno
Raquel Adorno is a costume designer based in Chicago and Puerto Rico. Selected credits: CHICAGO: Wife of a Salesman (Writers Theatre); The Tragedy Of Othello, The Moor of Venice (Court… Read More
JQ
Jeffrey “JQ” Qaiyum is an Emmy-winning composer and producer from Chicago. He creates the score for Hulu/FX’s The Bear, often working with fellow Chicago artist Johnny Iguana. He is also… Read More
Jesse Klug
Jesse Klug (Lighting Designer) Off Broadway: The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Lortel, Hewes Nomination), The Screwtape Letters (Off Broadway and National Tour), The Hunchback Variations, Romulus, and The Hourglass…. Read More
Stephen Ptacek
Stephen Ptacek is a Chicago-based Sound Designer, Composer, Musician and Audio Engineer. This production marks 10 years of sounds with the Q Brothers, going back to 2013 when he subbed into… Read More
Underwritten by
Media Sponsor
Shakespeare in the Zoo
1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
On Historic Hill at the Saint Louis Zoo.