Showcase 2026:
Production Crew
Rachel Elise Meegan
Producer
Rachel is a producer, director, and performer. The former Executive Director of Underscore Theatre Company. Rachel was the Producer for the Chicago Musical Theater Festival and co-producer of the Tiny Storefront Concerts. Directing credits: co-directed The Last Five Years (JPAC) and Carrie 2: The Rage (Underscore) with Isaac Loomer. In her time in Chicago she acted in several plays and musicals throughout the Chicago-land area, including her roles as the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical (Big Noise Theater Company) and Diva in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (JPAC). Rachel lives in Chicago and is a math professor at Harry S Truman College and DePaul University.
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Isaac J Loomer
Director
Isaac is excited to be working with such a talented cast on 3 great new musicals. He graduated with a B.A. in theatre and dance from MNSU, Mankato, and was seen acting around Chicago after graduation. He pivoted to directing while working with Underscore Theatre, a company that focused on new works. He would like to thank his wonderful husband and puppies, all his chosen family, shout out to Rachel for bringing him back into theatre after Covid and to Musical Theatre as a whole for keeping his sanity intact, or at least reasonably intact.
Michael Oldham
Music Director / Performance Pianist
Michael (Music Director/Performance Pianist) is a composer, pianist, artist, music director with the Second City’s national touring company, and he plays/writes for theaters, cabarets, and anything that comes his way. He went to Berklee! You can stream albums/EPs of his music on all platforms. For more: check out michaelroldham.com or @WhoaItsMichaelO on Instagram/socials.
Devonte E. Washington
Stage Technician
Devonte is excited to join this project. He is a Chicago native. Born and raised on the southside. He has been working in production for over 10 years. He has molded his skills by learning the aspects of designing and building shows from scratch. His Talents have been used with many events,venues and shows throughout the city. Getting better with every show he wants to continue to get better at what he does while continuously learning more and more.
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