Jack Wallen (writer, producer, Jeremy)
Jack Wallen is what you get when you combine the snark of GenX and soul of an artist (would that make him a “snartist”?). Jack began acting in the 80s and knew, the second he walked into auditions for “Babes In Arms” that he was among his people. Since then, Jack has performed in hundreds of shows with highlights being The Great Gilly Hopkins on Broadway, Amadeus, Dracula, Die Mommy Die, Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom, Cabaret, the Mystery Of Irma Vep, and (of course), Me And My Muse: Wake up. Did I also mention that Jack is a writer? With over 70 published novels, several fully-produced plays, and the Me And My Muse series, his main mission has always been to write words that could help someone accept themselves for who they are. As a non-binary human, Jack believes that to be the key to unlocking the human soul.
Keith McGill (Muse)
Keith is feeling privileged to be acting opposite Jack Wallen in ME AND MY MUSE. Other recent roles include Ben in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with StageOne Family Theatre, Dad in OVER MY DEAD BODY for This Bridge Theatre, Sam in BRIDGE IN THE DISTANCE for Bunbury Theatre.
Keith directed GHOST, THE GIVER and MONSTER OF MINE for StageOne Family Theatre, and THREADS OF OUR HISTORY for Actors Theatre. He is also a teaching artist for Walden Conservatory at StageOne, Actors Theatre, Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, and Shakespeare Behind Bars.
Keith wrote NATION IN CRISIS and NO TURNING BACK, and THE HISTORY OF NOW for Walden Conservatory and JAMIE WHATEVER and THE RIGHT SHOES for StageOne Family Theatre. He recently premiered a one-person piece—OVER MY DEAD HUSBAND.
Keith is also a touring stand-up comedian, having appeared on STAND-UP NBC and LAUGHS ON FOX. His album, PROFESSIONAL BROKE PERSON, is now in circulation on Pandora, Spotify, and Sirius XM. He is also a part of AFROLACHIA, an African-American stand-up comedy troupe.
Sharon Kinnison
Sharon Kinnison is a native of Louisville, KY. After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s of General Studies in Voice and Theatre, she moved to the San Francisco Bay area and forged a professional career as an actor, singer, director, writer, and vocal coach. Her work was a balance of traditional, original, devised, and cabaret theatre. Sharon returned to Kentucky to do her postgraduate work at the University of Louisville, pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Acting. Her postgraduate acting and directing credits included Actors Theater of Louisville, Stage One, Music Theatre Louisville, and New Girl Productions. Sharon had the unique opportunity to help develop the educational arm of Music Theater Louisville, eventually stepping into the leadership role of Executive Director, shepherding the organization from a forty-year-old theater structure to a new state-of-the-art amphitheater. For twenty years, Sharon was a faculty member at Louisville Collegiate School, where she taught classes in theatre and vocal music and served as the Director of Fine and Performing Arts. She now serves as the Director of Community Wellness at Collegiate. Additionally, she maintains a private voice studio and is a freelance writer, director, and actor. Sharon also serves as an Artistic Associate for Bunbury Theatre Company, where she recently directed Spring Awakening.
Merril Simmons
Merrill Simmons is excited to return as Stage Manager for Me and My Muse: Episode 2. In addition to Me and My Muse: Episode 1, her previous productions include The Gift of the Magi; Misfit Christmas; and Spring Awakening – all for Louisville’s Bunbury Theatre. She holds degrees from the University of Kentucky in art history and music. Her other interests include creaky old houses, pink peonies, black cats of all sizes, any and all opossums, and dancing with wild abandon.
Iman Ali
Iman is a dynamic storyteller behind the scenes, seamlessly juggling the roles of cameraman and audio engineer. With an eye for stunning visuals and an ear for flawless sound, they craft immersive experiences that truly resonate.