Christine Kruze (Director) is grateful to American Lives Theatre for including her in this fun Short Play Festival, where she’s been able to work with these terrific performers and bring these new works to life. You can occasionally find her on a stage around town, but her real passion is for writing and directing. Christine’s original play, “Circumstantial Holidays”, will be at Storefront Theatre in early February, 2022.

(Norman in Annexing the Palisades, Paul in Karma, Constable in The First Anti-Vaxxers) is happy to be on stage helping to bring new work from these writers. Most recently, Steve was in bed, hoping that theatre would come back. Steve's previous work has been banned in 6 countries, but a couple shows are still available on-line if you have the stomach for it. He hopes you all stay healthy and enjoy the program!

(Josephine in Lady Balls , Wendy in Karma, Woman in The First Anti-Vaxxers) is a local actor, teaching artist, and company member with the Indianapolis Shakespeare Company. This is her first time working with American Lives Theatre and also the first time appearing onstage with her husband, Ethan Mathias in over 9 years of marriage! Thank you to Christine and Chris and the ALT team for the opportunity to hop back on stage.

Ethan Mathias (Prospective Client in Choices, Doctor in The First Anti-Vaxxers) is thrilled to make his ALT debut as part of this year’s short play festival. He attended Ball State University where he studied theatre and political science. He’s performed with Footlite Musicals, EclecticPond Theatre Company, Indy Fringe Festival, and Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. Ethan’s newest play, Provenance, was recently presented as part of the TheaterLAB series at Actors Theatre of Indiana. He teaches and directs at Hamilton Southeastern High School. Special thanks to his lovely wife Devan, his amazing family, and of course, Barry Manilow.

Kathryn “Kat” Paton (Foley Artist in Annexing the Palisades, Miss Hickenlooper in Karma) joins American Lives Theatre for the first time in this Festival. Letters Sent at Indy Fringe along with many other Festivals and original works have brought Kat to the stage over the years. Grateful the stage is alive again!

Joshua Ramsey (Joseph in Annexing the Palisades, Chaz in Karma, Ethan Allen in The First Anti-Vaxxers) is excited to step back on stage in his first production with American Lives. He thanks you for venturing out and supporting live theater and hopes you have seen/will see/see the other programs in this festival. He also invites you to see “Circumstantial Holidays” by Approxima Productions at Storefront Theater in February!

Carrie Ann Schlatter (Winona in Annexing the Palisades, Debt Counselor in Choices, Clerk in Karma) has had a grand time working with this group of folks while bringing this program to life. You can catch her next in “Circumstantial Holidays” with Approxima Productions at Storefront Theatre in early February 2022. Some of her favorite past roles include Henrietta in “Silent Sky”, Blanche in “A Streetcar Named Desire”, and Emily Dickinson in “The Belle of Amherst”.

Nicole Taylor (Foley Artist in Annexing the Palisades, Penny in Lady Balls) is an insatiably curious soul who is constantly seeking new adventures. Her past play experience was when she was in fifth grade (blah blah years ago) and she’s excited to get back on the stage with such a talented group! She’d like to thank her 3 children, along with her family and friends for all the support and encouragement they’ve given her on this most recent adventure.

Costume Design : Sharon Kintzel

Sound Design: Steve Kruze

Specialty Props: Fred Kintzel

Special Thanks: Joe Steiner, Susie Harloff, Daniel Kruze and Ray.