
THAD ANZUR (LEO) Chicago theatre credits include: THE BODY SNATCHERS and THE RIVALS (City Lit), A PERFECT RELATIONSHIP (Peoples Theater of Chicago/Midtangent Productions), THE WINTER'S TALE (Bohemian Theatre Ensemble), PRIVATE LIVES (Pretty Blue Sky), CHAPTER TWO (Sheil Park Players), TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (Shakespeare Inc.), SERVICEMEN (Bailiwick Rep), MAD FOREST and BOOK OF DAYS (Piven Theatre Workshop), A WALK IN THE WOODS (The Grounded Theatre), MARKED TREE (Seanachai), THIS ISLAND'S MINE (Red Kite Productions), TWO ROOMS (Spiral Productions), THE LEFT HAND OF DARKNESS (Lifeline Theatre), BENT (European Repertory), and RIDING THE DOLPHIN (Griffin Theatre). He has performed for young audiences with the Metamorphosis, ArtsLane and ChicSpeare production companies and has understudied at the Piven, Northlight and Organic theaters. Thad is a graduate of Northwestern University and an active member of the Free Readers Ensemble.

KARMANN BAJUYO (JACK) is thrilled to be working with the talented cast and crew of FUCKING MEN and Bailiwick Chicago. Favorite past roles include the king in THE KING AND I at Timberlake Playhouse and Brian from SILENCE.COM when he toured with Healthworks Theatre. He would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support and encouragement. Enjoy the show!!

CHRISTIAN KAIN BLACKBURN (RYAN) is honored to be part of such a talented cast of guys in his debut with Bailiwick Chicago. Since graduating from Loyola University Chicago last year Christian has played a sex-addicted bouncer (PUT MY FINGER IN YOUR MOUTH, Right Brain Project), a heroine addict (Jeff recommended CUBA AND HIS TEDDY BEAR, Urban Theatre Company), a corpse (A LOVE LOST LIFE, at The Stage 773), a terrorist (KILL HARD, at Gorilla Tango Theatre), and now a gay porn star with a heart of gold. Ain't theatre great! Many thanks to the Bailiwick family and Joe DiPietro for making this magic happen. And many, many more thanks and love to everyone that asked me, "Do you mean the adjective, or the verb?" I couldn't do this without all of you backing me up. Word.

ARMAND FIELDS (MARCO) is elated to be part of Bailiwick Chicago. Hailing from Oklahoma City, Armand attended the Classen School of Advanced Studies. In 2001, he attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago to study Performance Art. He has completed the Conservatory Program at Second City. He is an Artistic Associate of Gayco and has performed with the sketch comedy groups Quixotic and White Rainbows. He's looking forward to this summer, not only for the amazing show, but he'll be attending the School at Steppenwolf. He's extremely grateful for his 4 F's: Faith, Friends, Family, and the FUCKING MEN Cast!

BEAU FORBES (BRANDON) In Chicago, Beau was last seen as James Dean in A LOVE LOST LIFE here at Stage 773. Favorite roles here in Chicago include Leo Fatz in BAD GUYS IN SUITS (Hobo Junction), Jack Jingly and other roles in THE LAST UNICORN (Promethean Ensemble Theatre), and Peter/Mary in CORPUS CHRISTI (Ludicrous Theatre Company). Outside Chicago, Beau got to play Ebenezer Scrooge, Ichabod Crane, and a variety of other great roles in various productions touring for Theatre IV of Richmond, VA. Beau grew up in Southern Illinois and is a proud SIU alum.

CAMERON HARMS (STEVE) is a graduate of Duke University where he studied History and Business. While at Duke, Cameron became interested in acting and began taking theatre classes and performing onstage. Following graduation, Cameron spent the summer at the Berkshire Theatre Festival where he trained and performed with many great actors. He recently moved to Chicago to continue acting, but is originally from Kansas City, Missouri where he was born and raised. Cameron would like to extend a special thank you to the cast and crew of FUCKING MEN, and to his family and friends for supporting his move to Chicago! Enjoy!

CAMERON JOHNSON (KYLE) Chicago credits include THE HIDING PLACE (Provision Theatre), Dennis DeYoung's HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Bailiwick Repertory), MEDIUM AT LARGE (Village Players), and EUGENE ONEGIN (Lyric Opera). By day, he is a professional videographer; producing work for Grayscale Studios, 500 Clown, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Mayflower Tours and The Judith Dawn Memorial Fund for the Arts. He is a graduate of The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University where he received his BFA in Acting. Much love to Mama & Papa Jive, my patrons of the arts. www.cameronjohnsonvideo.com

RYAN LANNING* (SAMMY) is truly thankful to be in the cast of one of Bailiwick Chicago's first full productions! Recent work includes: OKLAHOMO FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Curly) at About Face Theatre, THE FANTASTICKS (Belomy), CANDIDE (Candide) with Porchlight Music Theatre, and GREY GARDENS (Joe/Jerry, Gould) at Northlight Theatre. Most recently, Ryan appeared in a successful cabaret show at Davenport's Piano Bar with Charissa Armon, Aaron Benham, Courtney Freed, and Christopher Pazdernik called IT'S AN ART: THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ. Many thanks to Bailiwick Chicago and Kevin, Kate, Tom, Joe and the cast and crew. Love to MDSKG.

ARTHUR LUIS SORIA (JOHN) recently graduated from The Theatre School of DePaul University where he received his BFA in acting. His Chicago credits include THE GATEKEEPER, SPINNING INTO BUTTER, and A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS directed by Carlos Murillo and The Chicago Chronicles educational outreach series with American Theatre Company.

NORM WOODEL (DONALD) Yes, you've heard that voice before. Maybe Norm was suggesting you buy a six-inch "yum rocket" from Subway or explaining how "Weather Changed History" on cable TV. Voice-over aside, he's done music videos with Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. His television credits include "The Dottie West Story" and "Matlock". On stage, he has played such varied roles as Ross in THE ELEPHANT MAN, Sir Anthony in THE RIVALS, and Big Daddy in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. He's also an Emmy™ Award Winning Producer and as a former Newscaster, he's won UPI and AP Journalism Awards.

TOM CHIOLA (u/s DONALD/LEO/JACK) Although I was in college theatre classes with a number of folks who ended up forming the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, I took a different career path, ultimately becoming a Circuit Court Judge. Now, over 30 years later, I am thankful to Bailiwick Chicago for giving me a chance to "hit the boards" once again.

MICHAEL HARNICHAR+ (u/s MARCO/SAMMY/BRANDON) was thrilled when we he was asked to understudy Mr. Fields, Mr. Lanning and Mr. Forbes. The entire cast, crew and artistic team of this show are amazing. Michael has recently been seen in EVITA and MAN OF LAMANCHA (Theo Ubique), JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA (Bailiwick Repertory) and BLOOM (Bailiwick Chicago). Michael works for Broadway In Chicago and he is a proud Artistic Associate of Bailiwick Chicago.

JAKE SZCZEPANIAK (u/s JOHN/RYAN/STEVE/KYLE) is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois-Champaign Urbana acting program. Some of his past credits include BENT, HOW TO SUCCEED..., ANON (YMOUS), R&J, and A CHORUS LINE. Last summer he worked with the Illinois Shakespeare festival and their productions of RICHARD III, MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and SCAPIN. Most recently he played Wally in the Chicago premier of the new play LUCID. Jake is excited and proud to add Bailiwick Chicago to his resume this year and he hopes you enjoy the show.
* Denotes Bailiwick Chicago Collective Member
+ Denotes Bailiwick Chicago Artistic Associate




