Bug - April 24 - May 10, 2026

Theatre Knoxville Downtown

 Who's Who 

  • Shelby Frye head shot

    Shelby Frye

    as Agnes White

    is an actor from Paris, Tennessee, who has appeared in TKD shows including DoubtThe Elephant Man, and The Lion in Winter, and has also directed Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind and The Birds at TKDTracy Letts’s Bug has been a dream show for years, and Shelby would like to thank Joe and the cast and crew for an incredibly rewarding experience.

  • Ben Park head shot

    Ben Park

    as Peter Evans

    is a theatre artist from Louisville, KY where he spent most of his career as an actor, director, & teacher, with small stints in Chicago, Montana, & at the Moscow Art Theatre. He was last on stage at TKD in Doubt. He'd like to thank the cast & crew for making this such a creative endeavor. Shoutout to the bugs all around the world.

  • Josh Bigwood head shot

    Josh Bigwood

    as Jerry Gross

    is excited to be back, he was last seen as Carr Gomm in The Elephant Man. He would like to give a special thank you his wife, Kristy, for all of her amazing support and encouragement. He would also like thank the cast, crew, and director.

  • Emma Potter head shot

    Emma Potter

    as R.C.

    is excited to join Theatre Knoxville again having performed previously in Dancing at LughnasaIt’s a Wonderful Life, and Sherlock’s Last Case. She encourages you to refrain from excessive recreational drug usage.

  • Bill Howard head shot

    Bill Howard

    as Dr. Sweet

    is delighted to be back on the TKD stage. He was last seen as Henry in My Three Angels, & has dozens of theater and TV credits, including 22 at TKD. Off stage Bill is an avid exerciser, reader, traveler (Morocco this May) & Vols' fan. Bill wishes to thank Joe, his talented cast-mates, and, most of all, TKD's awesome and loyal patrons. Enjoy the show!

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