Ale Fips, Director
Hope Springs A Turtle
Bill Brohaugh, Writer
Bill is the author of thousands of produced short-form radio scripts, written for the nationally syndicated radio personality Gary Burbank for 20+ years. The former editor of Writer's Digest magazine, Bill has authored published books and hundreds of magazine articles about writing and other topics, and spoken about writing many times to other writers.
Lisa Holt, Writer
Lisa is a retired pharmacist with a 40-year background in theatre. As a reed doubler, her focus is on musical theatre, where she performs frequently as a pit musician and serves as an orchestra manager. More recently she accidentally discovered she enjoys writing with Bill. The results of that prize-winning play collaboration have been fully produced or presented in staged readings on both coasts and many places between, which she thinks is cool.
Bill and Lisa are honored that A Light in Dark Places selected their work to help bring awareness to the impact and prevention of suicide through the accessibility of the performing arts.
Ale Fips is from Guadalajara, México. Ale is an actress, singer and producer that began her career at a very young age in shows for the FIL (International Book Fair) for more than 4 years. At age 15 she starred in the musical: El Principe Rana, performing more than 300 shows as princess Nadia. She moved to Mexico City playing a role on the Spanish version of Disney’s High School Musical. She has also been part of several TV series including Código Paranormal (LATV), La Rosa de Guadalupe, Como dice el Dicho (Univision) making a name for herself in Mexico, United States and other countries. She moved to the States in 2014 and Study at the Stella Adler Academy of acting LA. Her NYC credits include: “Seucy and Boto” “Undefined Fraction”(Loco 7 company); “Judgment on a Gray Beach” (La Mama, experimental theatre).
Meet the Cast
Isabelle Culpepper, Dr. Jorgensen
Isabelle Culpepper is so excited to be part of A Light in Dark Places again this year. She first participated in 2019, acting as the Vagabond in I'll Tell You at Sunrise. Isabelle is an actor in the DFW area whenever she has time, as well as full-time art director / graphic designer at JPT Graphics in Irving, and a part-time Zumba instructor. Favorite roles include Gabriella in Boeing Boeing (Mainstage Irving Las Colinas), Madge in Games Afoot (Richardson Theatre Center), and Jayne Mansfield in Dead Wait (Festival of Independent Theatres). She especially loves any show she gets to work on with her husband, Jared, and daughter, Sofia. As is the case with many people, Isabelle has had some experience with friends and family dealing with suicide or suicidal thoughts, and fully recognizes the importance of support and prevention, and believes ALIDP can help make a difference. She is eternally grateful for the love and support from her friends and family.
Mikaela Baker, Blair
Mikaela Baker is a stage and screen actor, writer, and soon-to-be director, based out of Dallas, TX. She received her BA in Theatre from Vanderbilt University. You may have most recently seen her on stage in a production of Moon Man Walk and Plenty of Time at Jubilee Theatre. As a mental health advocate, Mikaela is very excited to be involved with A Light in Dark Places and hopes everyone fortunate enough to come to the show leaves touched and inspired to have conversations surrounding the topic of mental health.