Harry Clarke: Lighting Designer

Lea followed design and theatre work from out west and settled in Spring Green with APT for six seasons. Now her permanent home, she picks up lighting and scenic design work with several local theatre companies. Most recently she designed lighting for River Valley High School’s musical, Mean Girls, and River Valley Players’ production of It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play. Last season, her scenic and lighting design could also be seen in the Two Crow’s production, A Thin Place.

Harry Clarke: Philip Brugglestein/Harry Clarke

Nate Burger is extremely grateful to make his Two Crows debut and to be able to serve the community of Spring Green in winter. He is a core company member at American Players Theatre, where some favorite roles over 13 seasons include: Hamlet, Charlie Conlon, King of Navarre, Torvald Helmer, Camille Chandebise, Septimus Hodge, Mercutio, Cassio, Claudio, Troilus, and many others. In Chicago, his work has been seen onstage at Court, Writers, Chicago Shakespeare, Northlight, Timeline, Goodman, and New Leaf Theatre. Other regional credits include work with Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Forward Theater, and Asolo Repertory Theatre. TV: Emperor of Ocean Park, Shining Girls, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med. Film: The Year Between. Thanks, as always, to Mom, Dad, Erin, Nora, Alicia Pursley, and Kara Ussery. He is a proud graduate of Loyola University Chicago and even prouder husband to Laura Rook.

Harry Clarke: Playwright

David Cale is a monologist, playwright, songwriter and actor. He is the writer and performer of solo works including the Obie Award-winning Lillian, Deep in a Dream of You (Bessie Award), Smooch Music and The Redthroats (Bessie Award). He collaborated with Dael Orlandersmith on the duet show The Blue Album. He wrote the book and lyrics, co-composed the music and starred in the musical Floyd and Clea Under the Western Sky (Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination). His songs have been sung by many artists including Elvis Costello and Debbie Harry. He has acted in plays on and off-Broadway, most recently in Stew and Heidi Rodewald’s The Total Bent, and in films including The Slaughter Rule and Light From Light. Cale’s recent works include the solo play Harry Clarke and his solo musical memoir We’re Only Alive for A Short Amount of Time, for which he wrote the book and lyrics and co-composed the music with Matthew Dean Marsh.

Harry Clarke: Assistant Stage Manager

Caitlyn de Araujo is a freelance theatre artist and technician and a bookseller at Arcadia Books. Previous credits include work with American Players Theater, Renaissance Theaterworks, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville and others. She is stoked to join Two Crows for her fourth production.

Harry Clarke: Scenic & Costume Designer

Robert is a Long Island native who moved to Spring Green in 2014 to work at American Players Theatre. His APT credits include Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo & Juliet, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and The Game of Love & Chance. Other regional credits include: Illinois Shakespeare Festival and Door Shakespeare. Robert founded Two Crows Theatre Company in 2019. He’d like to thank you for the warm welcome back, his mom Betsy for her relentless support, and Rae for “putting up with me.” Cheers!

Harry Clarke: Sound Designer

Ben is a musician, composer, and writer from the Spring Green area. He is the lead guitarist and songwriter for the Violet Palms and currently working on a new electronic solo project. He is delighted to be working with Two Crows again after doing sound design for their 2020 production of Down the Road. He would like to thank Marcus and Rob for giving him this opportunity and Kyle and Lori for their unwavering support.

Buisness Manager

Harry Clarke: Stage Manager

Nora considers herself “an artist in process” as she continues to grow throughout her personal, professional, and artistic journeys. Nora is passionate about creating, supporting, and capturing artistic and cultural experiences that enrich the lives of diverse audiences and communities. She is thrilled to be able to support this production as both the stage manager and Two Crows business manger. Previous credits include: Lawrence University, Bowdoin International Music Festival, and American Players Theatre. Thank you for supporting the arts!

Co-Artistic Director

Harry Clarke: Director

Marcus is an actor, director, musician, and writer living in Spring Green, WI. Marcus has been a member of American Players Theatre’s Core Acting Company for 21 seasons. His APT credits include Macbeth, Pride & Prejudice, Death of a Salesman, All My Sons, and Travesties. He’s appeared regionally in the world premiere of Ten Chimneys at Arizona Theatre Co and of Old Glory at Writers’ Theatre. Other regional credits: The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, Every Brilliant Thing, and Dial M for Murder. Film: One Foot In, Witnesses. Marcus plays Ronald Reagan in Paper Girls on Amazon Prime Video. Check out his bands Violet Palms @violetpalms and Big Wing @bigwing- music. Love to G and T.