# Brenda Barrie > Actress // member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity ## Posts - [Press and Reviews](https://brendabarrie.net/united-flight-232-presented-by-the-house-theatre-of-chicago-at-chopin-theatre/): United Flight 232 presented by The House Theatre of Chicago at Chopin Theatre Chicago Theatre Review – Highly Recommended “…The nobly creative, impressive and inventive House Theatre, about to embark upon its 15th season, leaves audiences gasping, teary-eyed and rising to their feet following this outstanding production. Because it’s based upon actual events it’s that much more relatable; and because most every audience member will have personally experienced air travel, the play is all that more thought-provoking and frightening. This is a celebration of the valor and dedication of the United flight staff, the strength and heroism of the survivors […] ## Pages - [Middletown](https://brendabarrie.net/middletown/): The Downpour Route 66 Theatre Company Anger and fear mix with love and bravery in The Downpour, a new family drama about a pair of adult sisters with deep bonds — and equally deep wounds. Written by Caitlin Parrish, whose credits include A Twist of Water and the TV series Under the Dome, The Downpour centers on younger sister Hazel and older sister Robin at a decisive moment in their relationship. When Robin, who has taken care of Hazel since their harrowing childhood, announces that she’s expecting a baby, the sisters’ fragile relationship explodes. “…Weiss has cast the piece very […] - [Photos](https://brendabarrie.net/photos/) - [Contact](https://brendabarrie.net/contact/) - [Nutcracker](https://brendabarrie.net/nutcracker/): The Nutcracker Chopin Theatre The House’s fantastical deconstruction of this time-honored holiday story centers on Clara’s journey to save her family from the Rat King before Christmas, with the help of a Nutcracker, a gift from her beloved Uncle Drosselmeyer. What unfolds is a heartwarming holiday story that weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, beautiful song and spellbinding spectacle to tell a darkly moving story of magic and mystery. “…Collette Pollard’s clever in-the-round set design provides for multiple entrances and exits and a few well-hidden surprises when Clara goes “into the walls” to confront the Rat King at the play’s […] - [Caesar](https://brendabarrie.net/caesar/): Julius Caesar Chicago Shakespeare Company Using present-day Washington as a backdrop for this timeless historical drama, Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents a modern staging of one of Shakespeare’s most admired, consistently performed and adaptable plays, Julius Caesar. Packed with political treachery and shifting alliances, the historically-inspired work recounts the ruptured relationship between Caesar and Brutus, which results in a plot by Roman senators Brutus and Cassius to murder their leader, which in turn incites a civil war at the dawn of the Roman empire. Presented in Chicago Shakespeare’s Courtyard Theater, this production is helmed by acclaimed British director Jonathan Munby, whose […] - [Okay](https://brendabarrie.net/okay/): Okay, Bye Steppenwolf Theatre Company At an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, two thirty-somethings recognize each other from their high school days. Back then, they didn’t have much in common: Meg was an “alternative” and Jenny was a “Goody-Goody.” But now both their lives are on the brink of implosion. Jenny, sure that Meg’s bleak, sardonic humor is just a front, insists that a slumber party is the answer to all their problems. But it’s not the 90’s anymore, and it might take more than pedicures and Pretty in Pink to fuel a friendship that makes life worth living. “…The play is […] - [Downpour](https://brendabarrie.net/downpour/): The Downpour Route 66 Theatre Company Anger and fear mix with love and bravery in The Downpour, a new family drama about a pair of adult sisters with deep bonds — and equally deep wounds. Written by Caitlin Parrish, whose credits include A Twist of Water and the TV series Under the Dome, The Downpour centers on younger sister Hazel and older sister Robin at a decisive moment in their relationship. When Robin, who has taken care of Hazel since their harrowing childhood, announces that she’s expecting a baby, the sisters’ fragile relationship explodes. “…Weiss has cast the piece very […] - [United](https://brendabarrie.net/united/): United Flight 232 The House Theatre of Chicago “Best Production of a Play (midsize),” adapted and directed by Vanessa Stalling+, United Flight 232. On July 19, 1989, a DC-10 headed for O’Hare with 296 aboard is paralyzed mid-air. For 44 minutes, the aircraft descended towards an emergency landing and crashed at Sioux City Gateway airport. To the astonishment of all who witnessed the event, 184 of 296 passengers and crew survived. Drawing on the interviews and research conducted by Evanston author Laurence Gonzales for his critically acclaimed book, Flight 232: A Story of Disaster and Survival this award-winning original play, […] - [Press](https://brendabarrie.net/projects/): United Flight 232 The House Theatre of Chicago The Downpour Route 66 Theatre Company Okay, Bye Steppenwolf Theatre Company Julius Caesar Chicago Shakespeare Company The Nutcracker The House Theatre of Chicago The Crownless King The House Theatre of Chicago Elizabeth Rex Chicago Shakespeare Company Middletown Steppenwolf Theatre Company The House Theatre of Chicago | UNITED FLIGHT 232 “This is a celebration of the valor and dedication of the United Flight staff, the strength and heroism of the survivors and a tribute to those poor souls who lost their lives in this disaster …” ~Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review Read Reviews […] - [Brenda Barrie](https://brendabarrie.net/): As a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity, my work spans across theatre, film, commercials, podcasts, and video games. It was an honor to have been recognized by the Chicago Tribune as one of Chicago’s Rising Stars, and penned by Time Out Chicago as an Essential Chicagoan. I am passionate about bringing people together to celebrate the strength and vulnerability of the human spirit. Chicago has been my home for over 20 years, relishing both the main stage and storefront. I am grateful for the conversation that opens through art. Last Seen On Stage Terry Spencer Hesser’s hilarious and […] - [Resume](https://brendabarrie.net/about-me/): THEATRE ++Jeff Awards for Best Ensemble and Best Production *Jeff Award Nominations for Principal Actress in a Play **Jeff Award Nomination for Ensemble TELEVISION AND FILM PODCASTS AND RADIO COMMERCIALS AND INDUSTRIALS Print clients available upon request VIDEO GAMES (motion capture) EDUCATIONAL Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, University of Indianapolis | Cum Laude, Minor in Psychology Study Abroad, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland | Conflict Resolution & Therapy through Drama, Movement, Scene Work, Samuel Beckett Acting: Mary Ann Thebus, Larry Yando, Jane Alderman, Kurt Naebig, Gretchen Sonstroem, Joanne Sylvestrak, Brad Wright Dance/Movement: Rob Johansen, Cynthia Bronner, Vicki Waters, Jane Berland Voice: Gigi […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)