Kayla Menz (she/they) is so excited to bring The Sporting Life to Chicago audiences after a sold out reading at The Understudy! She is a multidisciplinary theatre artist who primarily focuses in directing and intimacy directing these days. Kayla is excited by new work and the workshop process surrounding bringing a new script to life. Recent directing credits include The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents A Workshop Reading Of “Muffed: A Recounting Of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised By The Members Of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company” (Factory Theater 2025 and 3Bros 2023), Lavinia Andronicus is YOUR Spin Instructor (Meat Machine), and Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln (Impostors). Regional Assistant Directing credits include Dobama Theatre and Capital Stage Company. They co-founded Unheard Of Company in Chicago which specializes in bringing historically marginalized voices to the stage through the workshop and production of deeply personal new work. She directed their productions of ILY and A Hungover Confessional. They are a graduate of Cleveland State University and the directing apprenticeship program at Capital Stage in Sacramento. Special thanks to Josh for your support and Marjorie for bringing me along on this wild ride. Connect with Kayla on Instagram @kaylabanana797 or at kaylamenz.com