The Hundred Aker Wood

Macklin Devine (Playwright, Virgil, Guitar) was last seen at Cape Rep as Richie Feinberg in 9-Ball, and as an understudy for Inspector Hound in The Real Inspector Hound. He is a founding member of Cape Rep’s Young Company, which he now helps coach. Macklin is the bassist and vocalist of Club 9 Ball. He is delighted to say that this project is the second musical he has co-written with his writing group: Maura Hanlon, Paddo Devine and Seamus Devine. Their first collaboration was Archibald Avery which premiered at Cape Rep in 2023. He cannot thank the cast and creative team of The Hundred Aker Wood enough for their wholehearted commitment to this project, and for all the hard work they have put into this show. He would like to thank his brothers, his parents, Jazzy MacDonald, and Janine Perry for all of their support. Welcome to The Hundred Aker Wood!

Art Devine (Billy Moon) is a theater artist whose work as a playwright, director, actor, and designer has been enjoyed throughout Cape Cod, Boston and California. He was last seen as Old Man in Prelude to a Kiss. Other acting credits include the shows Indecent, Shakespeare in Love, Peter and the Star Catcher, Rough Crossing, La Cage aux Folles, Mr. Burns, The Light in the Piazza, Jerusalem, Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone, Born Yesterday, The Full Monty, The Sunshine Boys, The Love Talker, The Lion in Winter (Cape Rep), The Seven Year Itch (Cape Playhouse’s Tribute to Lee Remick), Hamlet (San Diego Rep), Heart of Jade, Giggle and Scream, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Buried Child (WHAT), Rough Crossing, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Pirates of Penzance, The Good Doctor, Elizabeth the Queen, Godspell (APA), Peter Pan and Wendy, and Dancing at Lughnasa (HJT). Art studied acting, directing, and playwriting at Trinity Rep Conservatory and was Lead Carpenter at La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego. Art is so grateful for all the love and support he gets from his wife Maura (Mo) Hanlon and his tribe of family.

Zack Johnson (Winnie-the-Pooh) is thrilled to be returning to Cape Rep to Pooh amongst friends! His recent credits at Cape Rep include Elias Burke in Girl From North Country and Detective Allison, Officer Mead, and Karl in Art Devine’s 9-Ball. Originally from Hudson, MA, Zack has been in over 30 productions on the Cape since moving here in 2022. Some other recent favorites include Shrek in Shrek the Musical (CCftA), multiple characters in Amy Brenneman’s Overcome (CCftA), Brad Majors in The Provincetown Theatre’s production of The Rocky Horror Show, Charles Condomine in Blithe Spirit (ETC), Mr. Wormwood in Matilda (CCftA), and Bobby in Sondheim’s Company (ETC). Zack holds a Bachelor of Music from New England Conservatory as well as a Master of Music and Master of Musical Arts in Opera from Yale University.

Christina Morrell (Piglet) has played many roles on stage and screen, and is so happy to return to Cape Rep to tell another story. A few of her professional credits include: City of Angels at the Goodspeed, 1st National Tours of Oliver! and Oklahoma!, and her past Cape Rep credits include Mack & Mabel, The Drowsy Chaperone, Steel Pier, and Girl from the North Country. She has a deep passion for animals, wildlife, and nature, and volunteers with various organizations that support them.

Trish LaRose (Eyeore) has performed on the Cape Rep stage for the past 25 years. Some favorite productions include Trish LaRose: Come On-A My House, Mamma Mia!, Indecent, Funny Girl, and The Rose Tattoo. She performs regularly at Cotuit Center for the Arts, has sung with the Cape Symphony, and performed CCftA’s WomenRock! to a sold out Cape Cod Melody Tent. Up next: Winter Music Series with Joe Merrick at Chatham Bars Inn Dec. 11, First Night Chatham Dec. 31. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory. Big thanks and love to Mo, the incredible cast, and her family.

Ian Hamilton (Owl) is a Cape-based actor and educator who has been performing on local stages for two decades. Recent roles include Reverend Marlowe in Girl from the North Country, Inspector Hound in The Real Inspector Hound, Louis the Baker in Sunday in the Park with George (Cape Rep), and Abraham van Helsing in Dracula (CCTC/HJT). Ian serves as the Associate Director of Cape Rep’s Young Company, and spends his days teaching and mentoring children and young adults at schools and summer camps. He would like to thank his brilliant family (Jack, Nell, Julie, and Olive), the amazing Mo Hanlon for all of her time, skill, and knowledge, and his students for their daily reminders to be patient, silly, and kind.

Brian Lore Evans (Rabbit) is thrilled to be back for his fifth production at Cape Rep. after performing in Sunday in the Park with George, Pickle Me Tink, Our Town, and Archibald Avery. Brian’s other regional credits include the American Repertory Theatre (James and the Giant Peach), Trinity Repertory Theatre (A Christmas Carol), Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theatre (Reefer Madness), and Witness Immersive (The Visitation). Brian trained at the ART Insitute at Harvard University, where he earned a Masters Degree in the theatrical arts. An abundance of love to his wife Colleen and their two children.