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Shelby Marie Edwards is an actor, solo performer, and poet born and raised in Charlottesville, VA and based in Chicago, IL. Chicago Theatre Credits include The Wedding Singer (Surging Films and Theatrics), Liberators: An American Musical, Lucky: A Musical (Chicago Musical Theatre Festival); Monger (Her Story Theatre); Holly’s Ivy, Lost Home Win Home (Lifeline Theatre). Regional credits include Chicken & Biscuits (Virginia Repertory Theatre), Little Women (Virginia Theatre Festival. Film Credits include HBO’s Lovecraft Country. Education: M.A. from the University of Chicago & B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Shelby is a proud alumna of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s leadership program.

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Steel Beam Theatre to Present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell

Steel Beam Theatre will present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Regional Premiere of A BRONX TALE at Surging Films & Theatrics

The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Surging Films & Theatrics 2024 regional theater premiere of A Bronx Tale at The Edge Theater.
Lifeline Theatre to Open 25th Fillet of Solo Festival

Former Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans announced the 25th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, presented by Lifeline Theatre and running virtually January 21–February 13, 2022.
Photo Flash: Inside The 5th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 5th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond.
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne Steps Down

As Lifeline Theatre continues its 35th season, long-time Artistic Director Dorothy Milne has announced she will transition out of her leadership role during the coming year. I love my job and I won't be leaving Lifeline, Milne said. I will still be an active ensemble member and volunteer. But I'm over 60 years old and I look forward to spending more time away from a desk.
Lifeline Theatre Announces 21st Annual FILLET OF SOLO Storytelling Festival

Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
FILLET OF SOLO FESTIVAL Opens Next Week!

Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
Lifeline Theatre Announces 21st Annual FILLET OF SOLO Storytelling Festival

Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.

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