The Aggravations of Izzy
Jessica Moss, Writer
Jessica Moss is a performer, writer, and producer. She is the creator/performer of solo shows Modern Love, and Polly Polly. Her full-length plays include Next to Him, I Will Miss You When You’re Gone, Cam Baby, A Girl Lives Alone and others. Her work has been developed or presented at Great Plains Theatre Conference, Roundabout Theatre, Premiere Stages, Kitchen Dog Theatre, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Canadian Stage Festival of New Ideas and Creation, among others. As an actor, she has appeared in shows with Necessary Angel/Luminato, Tarragon Theatre, SummerWorks, Sudbury Theatre Centre, the NAC, and many times at the Toronto Fringe. She went to Juilliard.
Ale Fips, Director
Ale Fips is from Guadalajara, México. Ale is an actress, singer and producer that began her career at a very young age in shows for the FIL (International Book Fair) for more than 4 years. At age 15 she starred in the musical: El Principe Rana, performing more than 300 shows as princess Nadia. She moved to Mexico City playing a role on the Spanish version of Disney’s High School Musical. She has also been part of several TV series including Código Paranormal (LATV), La Rosa de Guadalupe, Como dice el Dicho (Univision) making a name for herself in Mexico, United States and other countries. She moved to the States in 2014 and Study at the Stella Adler Academy of acting LA. Her NYC credits include: “Seucy and Boto” “Undefined Fraction”(Loco 7 company); “Judgment on a Gray Beach” (La Mama, experimental theatre).
Meet the Cast
Meagan Harris, Lillian
MEAGAN HARRIS (She/Her/Hers) is delighted to be joining the team for A Light in Dark places as co-producer as well as playing the role of LILLIAN in The Aggravations of Izzy this year! She is proud to have earned her Bachelor's in Fine Arts in Acting and a Bachelor's of Arts in Art History from Southern Methodist University. She is also delighted to be represented by the Mary Collins Agency for film and television. Meagan has most recently been seen around town at Amphibian Stage Productions, the Undermain, Kitchen Dog Theatre, IMPRINT Theatreworks, Shakespeare Everywhere and Teatro Dallas as well as performing in her recently co-founded theatre company: Auriga Productions. She is looking forward to joining Fair Assembly in their production of Shakespeare's As You Like It coming up this summer. Meagan would like to thank her family and friends for all their continued support of her work!
Kelly O’Malley, Izzy
Kelly O’Malley is a Los Angeles based actress from Frisco, Texas. She studied acting at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre - Los Angeles after graduating from Southern Methodist University with a double major in Religious Studies and Film & Media Arts. Kelly recently had roles on the stage in the World Premieres of Isaac Babel and the Black Sea by Timothy McNeil (Anything) and Time is Love, written and directed by prominent English playwright Che Walker (Been So Long). Kelly is also the creator of A Light in Dark Places.
Shalisha Sheridan, Waitress
Shalisha Sheridan is a 23 year old actress from Birmingham Alabama. She thrives in both stage and film. She hopes to find more freedom in her technique on camera and center stage. She appreciates the power in being in a theatrical production. "Hearing the audience, and feeling them pour your heart out is an unforgettable experience"