Wild Door Theater Artistic Directors

Lucky☆ (Lucky Star)

He/They

With a BFA in Acting, Writing, & Directing from Cornish College of the Arts, Lucky☆ is a multi-hyphenate creative with a specialization in immersive performance.

For over a decade, Lucky☆ has produced original work in theaters, burlesque spaces, circus & more. Forged in the dinner theater scene of Seattle, he found his way back home to Chicago through the cabaret-dinner theater-circus, Teatro Zinzanni. From there, Lucky☆ worked as a Creative Director/Producer with Batio Studio—crafting everything from fashion, to music videos, drag shows, & burlesque. Lucky☆ is eager to continue creating art that is impactful & inspiring for audiences, in Chicago and beyond.

Isabella Isherwood

She/Her

Isabella Isherwood is a Chicago-based actor, vocalist, pianist, music director, and conductor, who has shared her artistry on stage and screen both at home and internationally. She studied at notable institutions including The Second City, Acting Studio Chicago, the Jazz Institute of Chicago, Chicago College of Performing Arts, and Jacobs School of Music. In addition to acting and performing, Isabella works behind the scenes as a vocal coach, accompanist, music director, and conductor. She is preparing to release her debut record in 2026.

Andrew Gallant

He/Him

Andrew Gallant holds an M.F.A in Acting from DePaul University, a postgraduate diploma from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, a BA in Theatre from UW-Madison and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity. For the last 15 years, Andrew has worked professionally in Chicago as an actor, playwright, director, and artistic director. His plays I Wish to Apologize to the People of Illinois, At the Center, and Out of Tune Confessional were staged at The Agency Theater, and his play Mackerel Sky is currently being adapted into a short film with festival submissions pending.