Divas Cast List

Season of Concern in association with She Inspires Productions is proud to announce the cast of SECOND CITY DIVAS! Our thanks to these amazingly talents and generous women! Watch this page for updates!

We asked each diva to answer the question: “What does Season of Concern mean to you?”

Isabella Andrews
“Season of Concern represents the sense of community that I have always felt in the Chicago Theatre scene. It means People coming together to give support to one another and to see each other through the most challenging times.”

Cheryl Avery
“Season of Concern provides hope, supporting our beloved Chicago theatre community through the toughest of times. Season of Concern has been there for so many of my friends throughout the years, and I’m so proud to support this mission of LOVE.”

Lydia Burke

Ariana Burks
“Season of Concern has been an incredible help to my family and I over the past few years. Their constant support and generosity has gotten me through very tough times, and I am eternally grateful!”

Dara Cameron
“Season of Concern means a community coming together to support one another. We are stronger together, and we don’t leave anyone behind!”

Sharon Carlson
“Season Of Concern is of great importance for the performance community with ‘Bravas/Bravo’s’ when flying high, as well as terrific ‘Can I be of assistance?’ when times are tough. It’s what makes the Chicago community the warm and welcoming place we are so proud to support always.”

Roberta Duchak

Mary Ernster
“Season of Concern means an October team fundraising at the AIDS Run Chicago, December collection buckets after shows with all those red ribbons for so many years, and support and care for so many of my colleagues! In short, unity and LOVE.”

Lara Filip

Emily Goldberg
“To me, Season of Concern, is a well of hope. It is an organization representing fierce generosity and awareness that we are not human without art.”

Cory Goodrich
“I believe that we, as artists, have a duty to lift and support each other through good times and bad. Season of Concern provides compassionate care to our community, and I’m proud to help give back in any way I can. We stand strong together.”

Marya Grandy
“Season of Concern means that no one in our community is alone. It is about showing up for one another.”

Sophie Grimm
“Season of Concern continues to lift all of us up and is one of the most heartening things about the Chicago theatre community. SOC does the work that is needed, supporting practitioners of our field when we need it the most!”

Anne Gunn
“Season of Concern means giving…of our time, talent and lastly money…by actors, for actors…to keep the arts in Chicago going strong.”

Rebecca Hurd
“Season of Concern represents the community that makes our industry possible. By supporting one of us, you support all of us.”
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Angela Ingersoll

Becky Keeshin
“To me, Season of Concern is about uplifting our community through kindness, respect, and joy.”

Claire Kennedy
“I love Season of Concern because it allows performers to have a sense of safety and security in an industry that is often replete of either.”

Heidi Kettenring
“Season Of Concern was created to help artists who are struggling–how beautiful and selfless is that? It humbles me to be a part of something that brings life saving help to my community of artists who bring joy to so many.”

Iris Lieberman
“It’s extremely important to me that we support our community in times of need. I have friends who had their lives changed with assistance from Season of Concern. I’m very grateful that I can contribute to continuing this necessary service.”

Amber Mak

Ann McMann

Johanna McKenzie Miller
“I support Season of Concern because I believe strongly in community.”

Liz Pazik
“A beacon of hope and a provider of needed funds as individuals and their families walk through hardships. I believe in what they stand for and the actions they have taken to provide sustenance and support to those in our industry who need it.”

Harriet Nzinga Plumpp
“Season of Concern is a reflection of what our Chicagoland theatre community is all about. We support each other through our ups and our downs.”

Mary Robin Roth
“Season of Concern is the beautiful organization that lights the lamp of hope in the hearts of others.”

Peggy Roeder
“Think Global, Act Local, and that’s what Season of Concern is all about. I’m proud to donate money and time to SOC.”

Allison Sill

Malkia Stampley

Erica Stephan
“I am thankful that Season of Concern gives directly back to the artists of this city and the theater community I love so much.”

Bethany Thomas
“I support Season of Concern because it’s a direct lifeline to a community I want to keep investing in!”

Keely Vasquez
“I support Season of Concern for the wonderful work they do for members of my community. Watching audiences generously respond to our after show speeches during the holiday season is always heartwarming and exciting to witness. Knowing there is an organization that will help an artist in need is something I care deeply about, and will always lend my voice (literally and figuratively) to help this organization.”