Little Orphan Boy

Christopher Dritsas

Chris Dritsas is a Chicago based actor, filmmaker, and comedian. Most recently he could be seen as "The Killer" in this years production of "Splatter", and you can catch him weekly in "Best of Annoyance Sketch".

Beth Nelsen

Beth Nelsen is so thrilled to join this merry band of orphans. Some of her favorite past musical theater roles include Enid Hoopes in Legally Blonde (City Circle Theater) and Lady Eugenia in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (Theatre Cedar Rapids). In her recent foray into comedy, she has enjoyed the opportunity to perform music improv with groups like Voila and Hooked Up. She also writes and performs with the sketch comedy group, Our Lake is an Ocean.

Sage Huston

Sage Huston is a writer and comedian around Chicago. She can be seen on Best of Annoyance Sketch and performing Sundays at LSI. Please be her friend and let her lose to you at tennis.

Andrew Freeland

Recent credits include "Pippin" at Music Theater Works, "Shed" at Perceptions Theatre, Clash of Colas 2 and 3 with the Soda Wrestling Federation. Andrew is ecstatic to perform with such an undeniably talented and kind cast. Thanks for coming!

Faye Davis

Faye is ecstatic to be making her Annoyance Theatre debut! She's originally from Omaha, Nebraska and studied acting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Previous credits include Beth in Trade Federation (Otherworld Theatre), Crissy in Hair, and Puppeteer in Avenue Q (Nebraska Repertory Theatre). Off stage, she's a theatre teacher at Stages Chicago. She sends mad love to the Little Orphan team, her family, her friends, and her cat, Suki. fayecdavis.com

Kevin Veloso

Kevin Veloso is an actor, writer, and comedian originally from Baraboo, Wisconsin. Recent Chicago credits include Stir Friday Night, three Annoyance productions (Fire and Beer, It's Christmas Goddammit, Little Orphan Boy the Musical), Rosie Moan's webseries, Collaborate and Listen, and Sex and the Windy City: a Sex and the City Musical Parody (iO Theater). He has trained at the Annoyance Theater, the Second City Music Conservatory, Black Box Acting, and iO Theater. Sometimes he makes TikToks (@destructivelydelicious), tweets (@DstructivDelish), and threadz? (@klveloso24) Threadz, lol. Do we care about that one yet? In addition to performing, he loves strong pop-rock vocals, yoga flows, and the intellectual property WARHAMMER 40,000. He's grateful for his friends, friends, and the friendly, goofy, talented cast of Little Lad.

Haley Gadzik

Haley is excited to be making her Annoyance debut in such a grounded, poignant show with so many small, little, teeny tiny orphan boys. Recent Chicago credits include Titus AndroniKIDS at the Cornservatory, and the occasional arts fair with her copper pipe sculptures (Sugar Plumb Solder). Thanks so much for coming out, we hope you enjoy the show!

Justin Fullerton

Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, Justin brings a big presence and bright voice to the stage. Upon moving to Chicago in 2015, he dove into performing and comedic writing, completing Second City’s Conservatory, Severn Darden Graduate Program, and Bob Curry Fellowship. After finishing his comedy training, Justin went on to write for and perform in several Chicago-based productions including Welcome to the Party and The Dopeness presents Black to the Future. He also independently produced and directed the improvised Western titled West of Here in addition to writing the 30-minute sitcom The A.C. (2022 SeriesFest8 finalist). You can find him performing regularly around Chicago at Second City, the Annoyance Theatre, and as a cast member of Shamilton and Baby Wants Candy. When he’s not performing, Justin enjoys playing guitar, DND, and watching tv with his wife and fur-babies. Justin is represented by Grossman & Jack.

Matty Merritt

Matty Merritt is a comedian and writer living in Chicago. She’s a writer for Morning Brew, but spends most of her days telling everyone facts about her home state of Nebraska even if they don’t ask.

Charlie Thomson

Charlie Thomson is a Chicago based actor, comedian, and musician. Previous credits include, PUFFS (Pittsburgh CLO), Kings of Delancey Lane (Bridges Theatre Co.), and Evil Dead (Pittsburgh Musical Theatre). He also writes and performs comedy music when he can. He would like to thank the cast, crew, family, friends, and his partner for their continued support.

Austin Packard

Austin Packard is a performer and improviser, originally from Cleveland, OH. Chicago credits include "RIFF" and "Phony Award Winning" at iO Theater, "Tuesday Music Improv" at Annoyance Theatre, "Lost Realms" at Otherworld Theatre, "Hooked Up" at Clash on Clark, and the almost award-winning "Lost in Time." He is also a producer and host of "Wheel of Improv," Sundays at The Second City.

Zachary Hacker

Zach has been acting since he was a child. From caterpillar #4 to improviser in Chicago. He performs all over Chicago as a character comedian and improviser. He is known for the character Nikko in “A Comedy of Disasters” and the head of Walt Disney in “When You Wish Upon a Star” he is thrilled to be apart of this show.

Edgar Nevarez

Sheena Laird

Sheena is a Chicago-based choreographer who has created movement for musicals, commercials, birthday parties and everything in between. Recent credits include Night Sky (Amazon Prime), Monuments (Hulu), Dress the Part (Q Brothers Collective/Shakespeare Festival St. Louis), Bachelor - The Unauthorized Musical (Right Angle Entertainment) and Medea (Tiffani Swalley, Columbia University MFA Directing Program).

Zachary Hacker

Zach is a playwright of little renown. He has written and produced major plays such as A Comedy of Disasters and When You Wish Upon a Star. He is a filmmaker having produced such films as the Cult of Two which was accepted into zero Festivals (so far.) follow him on Instagram for more updates or at Zachhacker.com

Christopher Dritsas

Chris Dritsas is a Chicago based performer/ producer. He is a graduate of the Harold Ramis Film School at Second City, and has a Bachelors Degree in acting and directing for the stage as well as Film Production. Recently he was seen as 'The Killer' in this years production of "Splatter Theatre" at The Annoyance, but he is also known for his character 'Pepsi Boi' in the show "Clash of Colas". Chris would like to thank the entire cast and crew for all of their hard work, perseverance and amazing attitudes throughout this process. He would also like to thank Mick, Jennifer, Sam, Jayson, Joe, and the entire staff at The Annoyance for all of their help and support in putting up this show. Special thanks to Ian Mullen, Jesse Rothenberg, Alex Connors, Allison Flayton for their help as well.

John Love

JOHN LOVE (He/Him) plays music. An alumnus of The Second City’s National Touring Company, he has played pianos (mostly good, some bad) all across the country and Chicago. He pursues original musical endeavors available on Spotify/social media- working as a studio musician for Ersatz Records and a bandmate for Kid Copter. Follow his amateur photography - @johnnylove34. All his love to his family and friends; especially to Mom, to Wendy, E & A, and dear friend KB.

Arne Parrott

Arne Parrott has been a music director at every major comedy theatre in Chicago but spends his weekends traveling the country to various Renaissance Festivals, bringing his particular brand of sarcastic blasphemous nerd music to increasingly hesitant audiences. During the week, he writes music for whoever needs it, most commonly for podcasts such as Hello From the Magic Tavern, Hey Riddle Riddle, and Campaign Skyjacks. Find him across social media- @arneparrott