Directed by Becca Moseley :: February 7th-23rd, 2025.
There's trouble in the water and only Dr. Tammie Stockman can sound the alarm. Set in a mid-sized Rust-Belt city during the Trump era, this adaptation of An Enemy of the People delves into questions that were as pertinent for Ibsen as they are today. What inspires people to action? Can scientific discovery mobilize outcomes when economic opportunities are at stake, and fear is pervasive? Will Tammie sacrifice everything, her job, her friends, her family--for the truth? Or is she just the enemy of the people?

“Highly thought-provoking (and) … a chilling modern-day version.” (Kerry Klawson, Akron Beacon Journal)
“(Hunter’s) adaptation of 'An Enemy of the People' … feels as timely as ever.” (Cleveland Scene Magazine, Christine Howie)

:: MEET THE CAST ::

Laura Rauh (Dr. Tammie Stockman) is very happy to be returning to the Ensemble stage after performing as Mother Courage in Mother Courage and Her Children last winter. She has also enjoyed time on the Ensemble stage as The Other Woman in The River and Mariya/Mrs. Petrovna in Describe the Night and, almost a decade ago, in All This Intimacy. She has also played in many wonderful Cleveland and Chicago stage and screen productions, including King Henry VIII, The Maids, No Exit, Independence & Miracle on 34th Street.  Studies include Second City, Cleveland Play House, Steppenwolf Theatre, and a BFA from Ohio University. She is very grateful to Ensemble Theatre and her wonderful boys and husband for support.

Carolyn Demanelis (Kate Lee) Bio coming soon!

Santino V. Montanez (Peter Stockman) is proud to be appearing again at Ensemble Theater and on the campus of his Alma Mater.  Some of Santino’s stage credits include The Bloodless Jungle, The Hairy Ape, Mama Moon, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Mother Courage and her Children, as well as starring roles in The North Pool, Water By The Spoonful, and most recently as Kind Leontes in Shakespeare’s A Winter’s Tale and as Marco in Cain Park’s production of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge. Santino is a local professional actor who has been performing on stage for nearly 20 years. When Santino is not performing he is likely engaged in one of his other passions which are cooking, tattooing, or spending time with his beautiful girlfriend Kaya, his family, and his three dogs. Santino is grateful to you, the audience, for allowing him to share this experience with you, as without the patronage of our audiences there would be no live theatre. Santino would like to dedicate his performance to all those throughout the world suffering from inequity and injustice.

Daniel Telford (Bill Wynnefield) was seen recently in the Cesear’s Forum production of Lanford Wilson’s The Madness of Lady Bright. He has appeared in several Beck Center productions; Michael Frayn’s Noises Off, Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of Dog in The Night-Time, Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound and Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. He was seen at Great Lakes Theatre/Idaho Shakespeare Festival in Macbeth and Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution and with Blank Canvas Theatre in Martin McDonagh’s A Behanding in Spokane and John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. Daniel is a known regional theatre journeyman carpenter and serves as Assistant Technical Director at the Beck Center for the Arts.

Joseph Milan (Martin) is thrilled to return to Ensemble! He extends his appreciation to his fellow cast and crew for sharing in such an important and relevant piece. Joe's recent stage appearances were at Microtheater Cleveland, Borderlight, and in Mother Courage and her Children at Ensemble Theatre, and A Fugitive’s Lesson at Ceasar’s Forum. He is currently working on writing a “micro-operetta” with the rock star-neutral chamber ensemble, Malphonia for production later this year.

Kierstan Kathleen Conway (Petra) is ecstatic to return to Ensemble Theatre where she was last seen as Kattrin in Mother Courage and her Children. Other favorite credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Lysander) and Winter Wonderettes (Missy) at French Creek, and A View from the Bridge (Female Swing) at Cain Park.  She has also performed at Borderlight Fringe Festival, Micro Theatre Cle, Talespinner, and Clague Playhouse. Kierstan holds a BA in Theatre and French from Cleveland State University. Collegiate Credits Include: Richard III (Richard III), The Moors (Moor Hen), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble, Mrs. Lovett u/s), and Into the Woods (Florinda). Additional training includes: Summer Intensive at Shakespeare & Company and French Theatre Performance in Nantes, France. Kierstan is a teaching artist at the Beck Center for the Arts and Dobama theatre, a freelance photographer, and a dialect coach. Many thanks to her friends, family, and fiancé Noah for their endless love, patience, and support!

Rachel Zake (Heather) is an award-winning writer, actor, and director. Most recently, Rachel wrote a commissioned piece about the unparalleled Ruth Bader Ginsburg for Ensemble Theatre (The Prospect of Equality, May-June 2024). Next up, her newest full-length work will receive a workshop in NYC (February 2025) and her full- length play, Nine Dinners in October, will premiere at Outside Circle Theatre Project (March 2025). Rachel has been acting for over 30 years on stage, in film and TV. She served as Artistic Director of Playmakers Youth Theatre, having directed kids in kindergarten through college and still loves directing kids today, most recently at Cain Park (Madagascar Jr., 2024). She is President of the Board for Dobama Theatre, and a member of SAG- AFTRA, The Dramatists Guild of America and Dobama Theatre’s Playwrights’ GYM. Thank you to Becca, Celeste, the cast and crew for this incredible opportunity!

Christian Achkar (Anthony Kalan) is thrilled to be working with Ensemble Theater once again. He was last seen on stage with the company as Jim/Tom in Clybourne Park. Christian attended Bowling Green State University on the Eva Marie Saint Scholarship for “Exceptional Talent in Acting” and graduated with a B.A in Film. He has worked behind the scenes as a Production Assistant and Associate Producer with Fox Sports Ohio. On camera, he has been cast as a principal role for various commercials including, Ohio Tourism, Viega and UPMC. He was last seen on the OSF stage as Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing and Fedrick Verisopht/Frank in The Life and Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby. Other stage credits include Chris, in Dobama Theater’s production of Make Believe, Johnathan, in The Play That Goes Wrong at Weathervane Playhouse, and Ray, in Rubber City’s World Premiere of Love in Reserve.

Jill Kenderes (Swing) is happy to return to Ensemble Theatre after previously designing shows including The Propspect of Equality, Clybourne Park, Intimate Apparel and The River.  Her costume designs have also been seen at theatres around the area including Blank Canvas Theatre, Broadview Heights Spotlights, The Brecksville Theatre and Cain Park.   In addition to design work, she is also a performer.  Some of her past credits include The Revolutionists (Marie Antoinette), August: Osage County (Barbara Fordham), A Streetcar Named Desire (Blanche DuBois), Sylvia (Sylvia) and Statements After Arrest Under the Immorality Act (Frieda Joubert). When not at the theatre, she is at home surrounded by her husband Joe, her two children and two Newfoundland dogs.

Keenan Carosielli (Swing) is thrilled to be join the fantastic production team at Ensemble Theater. He would like to thank Celeste Cosentino, Ian Wolfgang Hinz, Rebecca Moseley, and Kyle Huff for their confidence and teaching him about the artform. He would also like to thank August James Scarpelli for his direction as a mentor and friend. Keenan would also not be here without the love from his family: his brother and sister, Tyler and Ava, his Aunt Theresa, his Grandma Rose, his father Douglas, and his mother Christine. Finally, Keenan would like to dedicate his performance to his grandfather, John Anthony Carosielli

:: MEET THE CREW ::

Rebecca Moseley (Director) is happy to be back for her 12th season with Ensemble Theatre, and in their new home at John Carroll University! In addition to serving as Ensemble's General Manager, she has served as the Production Stage Manager for many Ensemble shows since 2013 including Describe the Night, both parts of Angels in America, Moon for the Misbegotten, Intimate Apparel, the Iceman Cometh, Anna Christie, Thurgood, Death of a Salesman, and many, many more. She was onstage in past seasons at Ensemble as The Woman in The River, chorus leader/puppeteer in Around the World in 80 Days, Pea in Jerusalem, The Phantom Tollbooth (Princess Rhyme/Ensemble,) and as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby. Other favorite credits not at Ensemble include Rosalind (As You Like It,) Fabiana Cunningham (The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,) Dorine (Tartuffe,) Maggie (A Chorus Line), and Ophelia (The Horatio Project.) Most recently, Becca had the privilege to direct last season's production of Lungs, and to co-direct Mother Courage and Her Children with Ian Wolfgang Hinz. She thanks Ian and Celeste for building and nurturing a theatre that provides a constant supply of great scripts and people to bring them to life, her family for their love and support, and her husband Kyle for always believing in the magic. 

Kaya Sandel (Production Stage Manager) has been involved in theatre since her freshman year of high school. Although she has spent many years in different theaters, she has truly found her home here with Ensemble Theatre. This will be her second season with Ensemble and she could not be more proud! She would like to thank her family, friends, and everyone involved in creating this beautiful show. And a special thank you to her beloved Santino, happy anniversary show baby<3  Enjoy!

Keenan Carosielli (Assistant Director) Keenan is thrilled to be join the fantastic production team at Ensemble Theater. He would like to thank Celeste Cosentino, Ian Wolfgang Hinz, Rebecca Moseley, and Kyle Huff for their confidence and teaching him about the artform. He would also like to thank August James Scarpelli for his direction as a mentor and friend. Keenan would also not be here without the love from his family: his brother and sister, Tyler and Ava, his Aunt Theresa, his Grandma Rose, his father Douglas, and his mother Christine. Finally, Keenan would like to dedicate his performance to his grandfather, John Anthony Carosielli

Jill Kenderes (Costume Designer) is happy to return to Ensemble Theatre after previously designing shows including The Propspect of Equality, Clybourne Park, Intimate Apparel and The River.  Her costume designs have also been seen at theatres around the area including Blank Canvas Theatre, Broadview Heights Spotlights, The Brecksville Theatre and Cain Park.   In addition to design work, she is also a performer.  Some of her past credits include The Revolutionists (Marie Antoinette), August: Osage County (Barbara Fordham), A Streetcar Named Desire (Blanche DuBois), Sylvia (Sylvia) and Statements After Arrest Under the Immorality Act (Frieda Joubert). When not at the theatre, she is at home surrounded by her husband Joe, her two children and two Newfoundland dogs.

Ian Hinz (Set & Lighting Design) Headshot and Bio to Come!