Ben Tennant
23 Shows,
2007-2010
Featured Performer
After joining the cast in January of 2007, Ben quickly became an audience favorite with his Chris Farley-like humor and appeal. He has performed with many shows in the surrounding area, most recently as Tom Snout the Tinker in A Midsummer Night's Dream with Shakespeare on Clark in August of 2009. He appears alongside Bryan Renaud, Kasey Ostarello, and Julane Sullivan in Ryan Stasell's directorial debut short film Lakeview Everlasting, and can be scene in the 2010 gore-fest horror film Bloodface II.
Signature Roles:
Peter (Four episodes of The Soap Opera Series, 2009-2010)
Featured Performer
After joining the cast in January of 2007, Ben quickly became an audience favorite with his Chris Farley-like humor and appeal. He has performed with many shows in the surrounding area, most recently as Tom Snout the Tinker in A Midsummer Night's Dream with Shakespeare on Clark in August of 2009. He appears alongside Bryan Renaud, Kasey Ostarello, and Julane Sullivan in Ryan Stasell's directorial debut short film Lakeview Everlasting, and can be scene in the 2010 gore-fest horror film Bloodface II.
Signature Roles:
Peter (Four episodes of The Soap Opera Series, 2009-2010)
Ryan Stasell
12 Shows,
2007-2010
Featured Performer, Writer, Guest Star
Ryan joined the cast of Acid Reflux in January of 2007 and was a regular member of the troupe through March of 2009. He has also written some of the most memorable Acid Reflux sketches in recent history - including "Smiley Face" and co-writing the original 'Soap Opera' sketch with Bryan Renaud. His passions include directing and graphic arts. He most recently appeared in a surprise reprisal of his role, "Thomas" in the final chapter of The Soap Opera "Are You Positive?" in March of 2010.
Signature Roles:
Thomas (2 Episodes of The Soap Opera Series, 2009-2010)
Featured Performer, Writer, Guest Star
Ryan joined the cast of Acid Reflux in January of 2007 and was a regular member of the troupe through March of 2009. He has also written some of the most memorable Acid Reflux sketches in recent history - including "Smiley Face" and co-writing the original 'Soap Opera' sketch with Bryan Renaud. His passions include directing and graphic arts. He most recently appeared in a surprise reprisal of his role, "Thomas" in the final chapter of The Soap Opera "Are You Positive?" in March of 2010.
Signature Roles:
Thomas (2 Episodes of The Soap Opera Series, 2009-2010)
Steven
Sledzinski
8 Shows,
2009-2010
Featured Performer, Writer
Steven was one of the most notable additions to our cast as we launched our fourth year in December of 2009. A veteran of the stage, he quickly tackled his characters with expertise, and provided a brand new creative perspective the group. Besides theatre, he loves singing, cooking, and the Magic Tree House book series. He performs regularly with RisingStar Theatreworks. Though scheduling conflicts held him from returning for Acid Reflux Sucks on Broadway, he hopes to be back on the Acid stage very soon.
Signature Roles:
RJ (2 Episodes of The Soap Opera Series, 2009-2010)
Featured Performer, Writer
Steven was one of the most notable additions to our cast as we launched our fourth year in December of 2009. A veteran of the stage, he quickly tackled his characters with expertise, and provided a brand new creative perspective the group. Besides theatre, he loves singing, cooking, and the Magic Tree House book series. He performs regularly with RisingStar Theatreworks. Though scheduling conflicts held him from returning for Acid Reflux Sucks on Broadway, he hopes to be back on the Acid stage very soon.
Signature Roles:
RJ (2 Episodes of The Soap Opera Series, 2009-2010)
Jill Nigh
5 Shows, 2010
Featured Performer
Jill joined our cast just in time for our trip down the rabbit hole in "Acid Reflux in Wonderland" in March of 2010. She was incredibly excited to join Acid Reflux in their coveted spot in the 2010 Chicago Improv Festival's Teen Comedy Fest in May. She has been acting for nine years and plans to continue her passion for theatre in the future. She also enjoys singing, dancing, movies, and eating. It's great. Scheduling conflicts and college barred her from returning to Acid Reflux in August of 2010, but she hopes to return in the Spring.
Featured Performer
Jill joined our cast just in time for our trip down the rabbit hole in "Acid Reflux in Wonderland" in March of 2010. She was incredibly excited to join Acid Reflux in their coveted spot in the 2010 Chicago Improv Festival's Teen Comedy Fest in May. She has been acting for nine years and plans to continue her passion for theatre in the future. She also enjoys singing, dancing, movies, and eating. It's great. Scheduling conflicts and college barred her from returning to Acid Reflux in August of 2010, but she hopes to return in the Spring.
Nikky
Prusinski
5 Shows, 2007 -
2009
Featured Performer
Nikky joined the troupe as it grew back in January of 2007. Though she left due to scheduling conflicts in April of the same year, she was able to join us again for two performances of "As Seen on TV" in March of 2009.
Featured Performer
Nikky joined the troupe as it grew back in January of 2007. Though she left due to scheduling conflicts in April of the same year, she was able to join us again for two performances of "As Seen on TV" in March of 2009.
Ben
Isacksen
5 Shows, 2007
Featured Performer
Ben joined the cast in January of 2007 and easily stole many of the scenes he was in. His dry humor meshed perfectly with the over-the-top antics of many of the other performers and he always complemented his scene partners accordingly. His final performance with Acid Reflux was in "Harry Potty" in August of 2007.
Featured Performer
Ben joined the cast in January of 2007 and easily stole many of the scenes he was in. His dry humor meshed perfectly with the over-the-top antics of many of the other performers and he always complemented his scene partners accordingly. His final performance with Acid Reflux was in "Harry Potty" in August of 2007.
Meredith Lanan
3 Shows,
2009
Featured Performer
Meredith was slated to perform alongside the original cast of Acid Reflux back in December of 2006, but scheduling conflicts resulted in her not being able to join the troupe until three years later! Her most famous role was that of Bianca in the Soap Opera series parts two and three, Peter's long lost daughter/lover/sister. Her most recent performance was 'On Ice' in December of 2009.
Signature Roles:
Bianca (2 Episodes of the Soap Opera Series, 2009)
Featured Performer
Meredith was slated to perform alongside the original cast of Acid Reflux back in December of 2006, but scheduling conflicts resulted in her not being able to join the troupe until three years later! Her most famous role was that of Bianca in the Soap Opera series parts two and three, Peter's long lost daughter/lover/sister. Her most recent performance was 'On Ice' in December of 2009.
Signature Roles:
Bianca (2 Episodes of the Soap Opera Series, 2009)
Bessie
Tockstein
2 Shows, 2008 -
2010
Featured Performer (Acid Reflux: Former Child Stars)
Guest Star (Acid Reflux in Wonderland)
Bessie joined the cast when it returned from hiatus in December of 2008 and launched itself into it's third year. Although this would be her only show with the troupe due to her pursuing of higher education, she will always be remembered as one of the troupe's strongest female performers. She recently appeared in a surprise guest role in "Acid in Wonderland" in March of 2010, playing the role of Maria in the final chapter of The Soap Opera Series (played by Chelsea Roberts in parts 1 and 2).
Featured Performer (Acid Reflux: Former Child Stars)
Guest Star (Acid Reflux in Wonderland)
Bessie joined the cast when it returned from hiatus in December of 2008 and launched itself into it's third year. Although this would be her only show with the troupe due to her pursuing of higher education, she will always be remembered as one of the troupe's strongest female performers. She recently appeared in a surprise guest role in "Acid in Wonderland" in March of 2010, playing the role of Maria in the final chapter of The Soap Opera Series (played by Chelsea Roberts in parts 1 and 2).
Katie Holloman
1 Show, 2007
Featured Performer
Katie joined the cast for "Harry Potty" in August of 2007 and, for her, this was a dream come true. You see, she is obsessed with Harry Potter. Her talent provided a realism to the sketches she was in that kept them grounded and, in turn, made them even funnier. And how could you forget her scream at the end of "Blind Date"?
Featured Performer
Katie joined the cast for "Harry Potty" in August of 2007 and, for her, this was a dream come true. You see, she is obsessed with Harry Potter. Her talent provided a realism to the sketches she was in that kept them grounded and, in turn, made them even funnier. And how could you forget her scream at the end of "Blind Date"?
Will Burdin
14 Shows,
2007-2009
Co-Founder, Writer, Featured Performer, Guest Star
After co-founding the troupe alongside Bryan Renaud in June of 2006, Will was able to appear through October 2007 before leaving the troupe as a full time member. However, he was a guest star in "Former Child Stars", "As Seen on Tv" and "Acid Reflux Gives Back" and returned as a featured player in "The Next Generation". He has also written sketches for almost all of the revues over the years. He is currently attending Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, and most recently guest starred in Acid Reflux's New Year's Even Gala in 2009, peforming alongside co-founder Bryan Renaud in the troupe's classic sketch, 'Party Like it's 1999".
Signature Roles:
Dave (5 Raisin Man Sketches, 2007-2009)
Eugene (Tying Knots [2006], Tying Knots 2.0 [2008] and First Contact [2009])
Co-Founder, Writer, Featured Performer, Guest Star
After co-founding the troupe alongside Bryan Renaud in June of 2006, Will was able to appear through October 2007 before leaving the troupe as a full time member. However, he was a guest star in "Former Child Stars", "As Seen on Tv" and "Acid Reflux Gives Back" and returned as a featured player in "The Next Generation". He has also written sketches for almost all of the revues over the years. He is currently attending Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, and most recently guest starred in Acid Reflux's New Year's Even Gala in 2009, peforming alongside co-founder Bryan Renaud in the troupe's classic sketch, 'Party Like it's 1999".
Signature Roles:
Dave (5 Raisin Man Sketches, 2007-2009)
Eugene (Tying Knots [2006], Tying Knots 2.0 [2008] and First Contact [2009])
Chelsea Roberts
11 Shows, 2007-2009
Featured Performer, Writer
Chelsea Roberts joined the cast of Acid Reflux for the season finale of the comedy troupe's first year. Though she wasn't given much to work with, she was instantly a stand-out amongst the cast and she returned in Weird Atomic Vampirates as a favorite of the audience. Also during this show, she joined the writing table and her work was featured throughout her final performance with Acid Reflux in August of 2009.
Signature Roles:
Maria (Two Episodes of The Soap Opera Series, 2009)
Featured Performer, Writer
Chelsea Roberts joined the cast of Acid Reflux for the season finale of the comedy troupe's first year. Though she wasn't given much to work with, she was instantly a stand-out amongst the cast and she returned in Weird Atomic Vampirates as a favorite of the audience. Also during this show, she joined the writing table and her work was featured throughout her final performance with Acid Reflux in August of 2009.
Signature Roles:
Maria (Two Episodes of The Soap Opera Series, 2009)
Sutton
Williamson
7 Shows, 2007
Featured Performer
Sutton became part of the cast alongside the rest of the players added in the large casting revamp of January, 2007. His actions alone were enough to have the audiences crying tears of laughter, and his presence opened the door for the troupe to tackle a subject they had never though of exploring before: RACISM! Sutton's final performance with the troupe was the run of Weird Atomic Vampirates in October of 2007.
Featured Performer
Sutton became part of the cast alongside the rest of the players added in the large casting revamp of January, 2007. His actions alone were enough to have the audiences crying tears of laughter, and his presence opened the door for the troupe to tackle a subject they had never though of exploring before: RACISM! Sutton's final performance with the troupe was the run of Weird Atomic Vampirates in October of 2007.
Erika Davidson
6 Shows, 2006-2007
Featured Performer, Writer
Erika, one of the four original players of Acid Reflux Comedy, not only graced the stage of six sketch revues but also lent her hand to the writing tables. Though her final performance with Acid Reflux was the run of "Gone Wild" in April of 2007, some of her sketches are still being featured in current revues, due to their timeless hilarity and appeal to our audiences.
Featured Performer, Writer
Erika, one of the four original players of Acid Reflux Comedy, not only graced the stage of six sketch revues but also lent her hand to the writing tables. Though her final performance with Acid Reflux was the run of "Gone Wild" in April of 2007, some of her sketches are still being featured in current revues, due to their timeless hilarity and appeal to our audiences.
Heidi Butler
5 Shows, 2007 - 2009
Featured Performer, Writer
Heidi joined the cast of Acid Reflux as it threw itself into it's second year for "Weird Atomic Vampirates". Though she wouldn't lend her talents to writing until much later, she inspired some of the most infamous Acid sketches of all time, including Shopping Buddies! She performs with Acid Reflux as often as possible due to her complicated college schedule, but returns at every opportunity to perform with the tropue. She was most recently featured in our August 2009 revue, "The Next Generation". She most recently performed with us at the Geneva Underground Playhouse's New Year's Eve Gala.
Featured Performer, Writer
Heidi joined the cast of Acid Reflux as it threw itself into it's second year for "Weird Atomic Vampirates". Though she wouldn't lend her talents to writing until much later, she inspired some of the most infamous Acid sketches of all time, including Shopping Buddies! She performs with Acid Reflux as often as possible due to her complicated college schedule, but returns at every opportunity to perform with the tropue. She was most recently featured in our August 2009 revue, "The Next Generation". She most recently performed with us at the Geneva Underground Playhouse's New Year's Eve Gala.
Molly King
5 Shows, 2007-2008
Featured Performer
Molly also joined in January of 2007, and is widely-regarded as the most hilarious member of Acid Reflux....EVER. Her most signature character is the Mother in "Shopping Buddies", which was performed in many revues due to the high demand to always bring it back. Though she is not able to be a permanent member of the cast due to her ridiculous action of pursuing higher education, she returns as often as possible to brighten up any sketch she's part of. She was most recently featured in Acid Reflux's December 2008 revue, "Former Child Stars".
Featured Performer
Molly also joined in January of 2007, and is widely-regarded as the most hilarious member of Acid Reflux....EVER. Her most signature character is the Mother in "Shopping Buddies", which was performed in many revues due to the high demand to always bring it back. Though she is not able to be a permanent member of the cast due to her ridiculous action of pursuing higher education, she returns as often as possible to brighten up any sketch she's part of. She was most recently featured in Acid Reflux's December 2008 revue, "Former Child Stars".
Esther
Espino
4 Shows, 2007
Featured Performer
Esther joined the cast in January of 2007 with many of the other members, and quickly became known as 'the Gilda Radner to Ben Tennant's Chris Farley'. She was loud, proud, and most of all - unashamed to do anything. Every character she played was pitch-perfect and hilarious and she always left the audience wanting more. Her final performance with Acid Reflux was in "Gone Wild!" in April of 2007.
Featured Performer
Esther joined the cast in January of 2007 with many of the other members, and quickly became known as 'the Gilda Radner to Ben Tennant's Chris Farley'. She was loud, proud, and most of all - unashamed to do anything. Every character she played was pitch-perfect and hilarious and she always left the audience wanting more. Her final performance with Acid Reflux was in "Gone Wild!" in April of 2007.
Angela Filippin
3 Shows,
2007
Featured Performer
Angela joined the cast alongside other members as the troupe launched itself into it's second year. She performed with Acid Reflux three times. Her final performance with Acid Reflux was in December of 2007, "Unaccompanied Miners".
Featured Performer
Angela joined the cast alongside other members as the troupe launched itself into it's second year. She performed with Acid Reflux three times. Her final performance with Acid Reflux was in December of 2007, "Unaccompanied Miners".
Peter Dejongh
2 Shows, 2006
Featured Performer
Peter was one of the four original members of Acid Reflux back when it was founded in 2006, though he would sadly not be able to stick around for long. However, in his two performances in December of 2006, he proved to be the ladies' favorite with his dry humor and....let's face it, gorgeousosity.
Featured Performer
Peter was one of the four original members of Acid Reflux back when it was founded in 2006, though he would sadly not be able to stick around for long. However, in his two performances in December of 2006, he proved to be the ladies' favorite with his dry humor and....let's face it, gorgeousosity.