ABBEY SIEGWORTH

Abbey Siegworth is very excited to return to the Montana Shakespeare family! Previous credits include: The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, Love’s Labour’s Lost, The Winter’s Tale, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and Heartbreak House. A Midwestern native, she has also worked in Milwaukee and Chicago. Currently a Texan, Abbey just completed her first year in the MFA program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.

CHRISTOPHER PRENTICE

Christopher Prentice makes his MSIP debut. Favorite roles include Hamlet, Macbeth, Mercutio, Benedick, Jaques, Robin Hood, Sebastian (The Tempest), Marlow (She Stoops to Conquer), Jerry (The Zoo Story) and Estragon (Waiting for Godot). Regional credits include Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Milwaukee Rep, American Players Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Illinois Shakespeare Festival and Signal Ensemble Theatre (co-founder). A native Texan, he holds a B.F.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He will train at the Birmingham Conservatory at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival this fall.

DANNY LUWE

Danny Luwe, a Bozeman native, grew up as a Montana Shakespeare in the Parks audience member and is now joining the stage for his first summer. Danny received his BFA in Acting from the University of Montana. He most recently toured with the Montana Repertory Theatre as Jay in their production of Lost in Yonkers. His other favorite roles include the Duke of Clarence in Richard III, Sheriff Reynolds in Bat Boy: The Musical, and the title character in Tartuffe.

EDDIE BENNETT

Eddie Bennett is excited to join the 2008 tour of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. A Chicago-based actor, Eddie's recent credits include Speech and Debate (American Theater Company), Titus Andronicus, Arcadia (Court Theater), Noir (Building Stage), Electra (BoHo Theatre Ensemble). Eddie received his B.A. from Bard College where he studied theater under director JoAnne Akalaitis. He sends sincere thanks to the very many people whose love and support have helped him along the road to this wonderful place.

JOSEPH GARLOCK

Joseph Garlock returns for his second tour, having been in the SIS production of Comedy of Errors. A native of Ohio, he most recently made the move from Washington, DC to Chicago. Favorite credits include Pippin, Falstaff’s Dream, Henry V, Richard III, Twelfth Night, Heat Wave (World Premier), The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), and Jim Michael Verda. He holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame.

LEAH DUTCHIN

Leah Dutchin is returning for her 3rd tour with MSIP where she performed in Love’s Labour’s Lost, The Winter’s Tale and the 2006 SIS tour of The Comedy of Errors. She resides in the Milwaukee/Chicago area. A native of Minnesota, Leah enjoys the beautiful and diverse landscapes that Montana has to offer. She is thrilled to be back under the Big Sky again! This summer is dedicated to the memory of her dear friend Keith Tamsett. Eat, drink and be merry!

MARK KUNTZ

Mark Kuntz returns for his sixth summer with MSIP, and second as Company Manager. Mark has also worked for Seattle Repertory Theater, Seattle Children's Theater, and Washington Ensemble Theater (WET). On camera he was featured in Sundance Films' The Slaughter Rule. Mark is a 2001 graduate of the University of Washington Professional Actor Training Program and a native of Great Falls, Montana.

MICHAEL PEREZ

Michael Perez is making his MSIP debut this summer! Originally from Clayton, CA, Michael is a graduate from PCPA Theaterfest’s conservatory program. Michael’s first professional credit was as an intern for Milwaukee Rep. He has also spent two glorious summers under the stars with American Players Theatre as an intern and as an apprentice. Michael recently appeared in Mass Appeal (In Tandem Theatre), Miss Julie (Renaissance Theaterworks), and a horde of productions at APT. Cheers!

SARAH LOVELAND

Sarah Loveland joins the company of MSIP for the first time this summer. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, she received a BA in Theatre from Notre Dame and now lives in Chicago. Recent credits include Love's Labor's Lost and The Learned Ladies (Notre Dame Summer Shakespeare Festival), Fools (St. Sebastian Players), and Expectations (Gorilla Tango Theatre). Other favorite credits include Lanie in Two Rooms, Anna in Closer, Gilda in Design for Living, and Jenny in The Threepenny Opera.

TONYA ANDREWS

Tonya Andrews is delighted to be returning for her fourth tour, hot on the heels of the pilot elementary school outreach program Montana SHAKES! In 2004 she received her M.F.A. degree in acting from the University of Arkansas. Since moving to Montana she has worked as an actor, director, and acting teacher, and was awarded an artist-in-residency grant for educational development from the Montana Arts Council. Some of her favorite roles include Izzy in Rabbit Hole, Zubaida Ula in The Laramie Project, Electra in Electra, the beggar woman in Sweeney Todd, and Lady Nijo in Top Girls.