Veilance Books’ first publication in collaboration with Grunts Rare Books: Credentis, a new play by Allegra Harvard. This limited edition release is a 100 page paperback featuring the original script, reflections, artwork and archival documentation by the directors, crew and cast members. 


Credentis.

What to Expect

5.5 x 8.5 in
100 pages
ISBN 979-8-9850425-4-2
First edition, limited to 125 copies.
Designed by Veilance Press, and co-published by Veilance and Grunts Rare Books. 

Original script by Allegra Harvard, photography by Conner Breen and Mary Amelia, poetry by Peter O’Leary, and supplemental material provided by Vim Grace Hile, Daniel Champion, Eden Jolie and Els Deitz. 

Performed at The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago from January 31st to February 2nd, 2024.

Written by Allegra Harvard and co-directed by Harvard and Vim Grace Hile.



❋ Cast

Fool & Moon, Hannah Ruth Bernhardt
Magician, Parker Davis
High Priestess, Dorothy Carlos
Empress, Maddy Shows
Emperor, Nick Buzzi
Hierophant & Sun & Wheel of Fortune, Dakota Norman
Lovers, Josephine Lauck & Olivia Martin
Chariot, Levi Dayan
Strength, Vim Grace Hile
Lion, Lula Asplund
Hermit & Tower & Fool’s Dog, Justin D’Acci
Justice & Star, Em Davenport
Hanged Man, Conner Breen
Death, Harrison Wyrick
Temperance, Josephine Lauck
Devil, Abby Holgerson
Judgement, Olivia Martin*Parker Davis*Biffy Klorer
The World, Sarah Cassidy

❋ Musicians Ensemble

Conductor, John Cook
Bass Clarinet, Lee Johnson
Cello, Shaefer Lunt
Percussion, Paolo Messi
Lead Vocals & Organ, Morgan Peterson
Vocals & Banjo, Eleanor Wardlaw
Violin, Peyton Rhodes

❋ Puppeteers

Lula Asplund
Sav Bell
Charlie Thornton
Willem Kussero-Lair
Mary Amelia
Eden Jolie

Special thanks to Pastor Black, the congregation & Max Li from The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago.


This edition exists in print only. You can buy your copy of Credentis at Veilance’s physical address.

Set Director, Daniel Champion
Set Assistant, Willem Kussero-Lair
Costumes Lead, Maddy Shows
Sewing Assistant, Caroline Chipala
Makeup Artist, Ana Olea
Music Director & Conductor, John Cook
Performance Advisor, Dakota Norman
Tech, Eden Jolie
Program Scribe, Olivia Martin