Directing Chaos 2.0:
Villains of Cook County Jail
Directing Chaos 2.0 follows Hades as he conducts a group thereapy session to 7 of Cook County Jail's most notorious inmates. Watch Ursula and others taunt poor unforuante souls spending an eternity with her behind bars as Clyde hatches a master plan to break out and Mrs. Lovett finds Jesus!
THANKS FOR JOINING US!
At this performance, you will hear songs from some of your favorite shows including Hadestown, Assassins, The Little Mermaid, Chicago, Bat Boy, Hamilton, Sweeney Todd, Spring Awakening and more!
Special Thanks to...
The Cell Theatre and everyone who came out to support Directing Chaos both in person and online!
Justin Witwick - Director
Justin Witwick is a NYC based Voice Teacher and Accompanist. Since graduating from the University of Delaware in 2022 Justin has been in all aspects of theatre, performing, teaching, and recently composing. His works have been performed at cabaret Venus around New York City. As a music director, he teaches at High Tech High School during the school year and music directs at Stagedoor Manor in the summer. For more information see justinwitwick.com
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DaShaun Williams - Hades
DaShaun Williams is an Equity NYC based Singer/Actor. DaShaun received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Fairleigh Dickson University, School of the Arts in Madison, NJ . His love for singing and acting lead him to pursue his career in theatre. DaShaun has been cast in a national tour and many leading roles in shows such as Company, The Wiz, Sister Act, The Ten Commandments, Les Miserables and more. For more about DaShaun visit dashaunwill.com

Jessica Vanek - Mrs. Lovett
Jessica Vanek (she/her) is a Las Vegas born performer. She attended Oklahoma City University for musical theatre. She now lives in New York City with her fiancé Connor Bailey, the Clyde to her Bonnie.

Kat Scherer - Roxie Hart
Kat Scherer is excited to be in her second Directing Chaos! She was born and raised outside of Boston but now calls NYC home. Kat has performed regionally across the country in shows including A Streetcar Named Desire, Steel Magnolias, Spring Awakening, 9 to 5, Mamma Mia, The Wedding Singer, and more. Kat has also appeared in new musicals, cabarets, vertical shorts, and commercials throughout the city. BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Tampa. @katherinescherer

Connor Bailey - Clyde Barrow
Connor Bailey is thrilled to be singing alongside this incredible cast of new friends. His previous work includes regional productions across the country as Frankie Valli (Jersey Boys), Finch (How To Succeed), Robbie Hart (The Wedding Singer), Ren (Footloose), and SpongeBob (The SpongeBob Musical). Connor wants to thank his fiancé Jess for her support as they perform together this evening.

Mara Campolattaro - Regina George
Mara Campolattaro is a New York–based actor and vocalist, thrilled to be returning to Directing Chaos 2.0. She is the lead vocalist for the band Subject 2 Change and an alum of Elon University and the Red Bank Regional Performing Arts Academy. After a brief hiatus from the stage, she looks forward to singing, acting, and contributing professionally sanctioned chaos once again.

Josh Shepard - Judas Iscariot
Josh is an NYC based performer, graduating from Wilkes University, and has also performed with jazz vocalist Christine Fawson, a member of Syncopation, and gospel artists like Donnie McClurkin, Bryan Popin and Israel Houghton. Additional Credits: Little Theatre On The Square - Elf the Musical, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Escape to Margaritaville, Jersey Boys. Prather Productions - Three Little Birds, Sister Act, Saturday Night Fever, Wizard of Oz. American Theater Group - Purlie. Plaza Broadway Long Island - The Color Purple. “From the bottom of my heart, thank you to my family and friends for your love and support."
Instagram - @joshomio

Taylor Parker - Ursula
Taylor Parker is a graduate of Catawba College, where she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Music. After touring nationally with Missoula Children's Theatre, Taylor pursued her Master of Arts in Musical Theatre at the Alabama School of the Arts in Mobile, Alabama. Recent credits include Alice Murphy in Bright Star, Lauren in Kinky Boots, Meg in Little Women, and Miss Honey in Matilda. Big shoutout to JP, Bear, Masago, RS, and Waffle for being her biggest supporters!

Zachary Scott Prall - Dr. Parker
Zachary Scott Prall is excited to spill some blood and some tea in this exhilarating show! Zachary is originally from Plattsmouth, Nebraska and is a proud Graduate of Oklahoma City University! Favorite recent credits include: Bandstand, Buddy Holly, Rocky Horror, Be More Chill, Mamma Mia, Cinderella and more along with numerous recent performances at Feinstein's 54 Below and The Green Room 42. All the love and gratitude to Mom and Pops, Elijah, Alloria, Cinder and Lucy! www.zacharyscottprall.com, @zachary_scott_prall
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