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The Courtyard Shakespeare Festival Presents

William Shakspeare’s

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Director Musical Directors

LEE LYONS DR. ANGELA BRAND JEREMY WARD Technical Director MICHAEL RING Scenic/Projection Designer ANDREW COLE Lighting Designer MATTHEW FURNESS Costume Designer KIANA BJUR Sound Designer CALEB J. LEAL Hair & Makeup Designer BREANNA MASTERS Scene Shop Supervisor SANTINO ALVARADO Properties Designer KAYLEE CERVANTES Assistant Properties Designer ADDISON BREMMER Box Office Manager STEPHANIE HULL Producer ZACHARY BORTOT

As a courtesy to other patrons and our performers, please turn off all cellular phones and alarms. Please refrain from bringing outside food or drinks inside the theatre. Photography and recording devices are strictly prohibited.

ETHOS ON THEMATIC CONTENT The depiction of sinful acts in storytelling is not an endorsement of sin. The Bible contains acts of violence, murder, indiscretions, and a host of other examples of the sinful nature of humanity in a fallen world. But the Bible does not explore those topics and leave one bereft of hope. Much like one cannot paint a picture without the use of shadow, one cannot tell a truthful story about human experience without depicting certain realities of human existence. We need a savior precisely because we are sinful creatures. To sanitize that truth would be a disservice to the beauty of the sacrificial love that Christ exhibited on the cross when He died for our sins. For this reason, we do not shy away from thematically challenging content, but through intentional prayerful discernment and reading of the word of God we do establish guidelines for the telling of stories of redemption. In that spirit, we offer content guides so families and individuals can make informed decisions about their viewing experience and biblical context so viewers can be drawn to understand the content considering God’s eternal character, humanity’s mortal condition, and how they interact in God’s cosmic story.

CONTENT GUIDE This production is rated T for Teenagers and older as the production contains mature themes of love and loss.

RUN TIME The production is approximately 2 ½ hours.

There will be one 15-minute intermission.

GREAT COMMISSION CONTEXT William Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream is a comedy shaped by confusion. Lovers pursue the wrong people; emotions shift without warning, and characters struggle to distinguish what is real from what merely feels real in the moment. Beneath the play’s humor and whimsy, however, Shakespeare reveals something deeply recognizable about human nature: we are often least rational when we are most convinced we are acting sincerely. The play’s enduring appeal comes not simply from its magic or comedy, but from its understanding of how vulnerable human beings are to impulse, desire, insecurity, and illusion.

As Christian artists, we believe theatre provides a meaningful space to examine both the beauty and brokenness of humanity. Scripture reminds us that human beings are wonderfully imaginative creatures made in the image of a creative God, yet in a fallen world, our desires can become disconnected from wisdom and truth. Much of the comedy in A Midsummer Night’s Dream emerges from that tension. Characters react before thinking.

Pride clouds judgment. Affection becomes unstable and easily manipulated. Shakespeare invites audiences to laugh at the chaos unfolding onstage while also recognizing traces of themselves within it.

Yet Shakespeare refuses to leave the audience in cynicism. What begins with disorder slowly bends back toward restoration. Misunderstandings are untangled; fractured relationships begin to heal, and moments of confusion eventually give way to renewed clarity and joy. In this way, the play echoes a truth found throughout Scripture: human beings long for harmony, belonging, and reconciliation, and God is continually at work bringing order out of chaos.

The Great Commission calls Christians to engage the world thoughtfully and relationally as ambassadors of Christ to all peoples. Stories like A Midsummer Night’s Dream help cultivate that kind of engagement because they require us to wrestle honestly with the complexities of human behavior. By entering into narratives shaped by longing, vulnerability, and reconciliation, we grow in our ability to understand the hearts and experiences of others. That kind of empathy is not separate from discipleship; it is essential to meaningful ministry, compassionate leadership, and faithful cultural engagement.

At the same time, producing this work is not an endorsement of every worldview or behavior presented within the story. Rather, it is an opportunity to thoughtfully engage in a significant work of dramatic literature while cultivating discernment, wisdom, and conversation around questions of truth, identity, and the human condition. Through comedy, imagination, and storytelling, we hope audiences leave not only entertained but also more aware of both the complexity of humanity and the grace that sustains us within it.

Blessings, Zachary Bortot, MFA Associate Professor, Theatre Arts Division Director, Producer

DIRECTOR’S NOTE “The power of love is a curious thing; makes one man weep and another man sing; change a hawk into a little white dove. More than a feeling that’s the power of love”. Huey Lewis and the News from the soundtrack to the 1980’s film, Back to the Future could have been channeling William Shakespeare and A Midsummer Night’s Dream when they wrote of love; “. . . It’s strong, and it’s sudden, and it’s cruel sometimes. But it just might save your life. That’s the power of love.” William Shakespeare explores the many aspects of love in this, his most popular play.

Lysander himself delivers the thesis statement when he cries out, “Ay me! For aught that I could ever read, could ever hear by tale or history. The course of true love never did run smooth.”

Throughout the evening, we see love not running smoothly. We see love won on the battlefield (another rock-and-roll reference) as the bitter pain of unrequited love plays out through both the classic love triangle and an antagonistic love in the forested fairy world. Lysander and Demetrius fight over one woman (then another), while Oberon and Titania, King and Queen of the fairies, gnomes, and other mythical creatures, fight over a changeling boy, which throws the entire natural world out of order. Meanwhile, a troupe of tradespeople rehearse a “play within a play,” the tragic story of Pyramus and Thisbe, two lovers who, though neighbors, are separated by their hateful parents who built a wall between their houses to keep them apart, and who yet find a small chink in the wall, through which they see each other, whisper sweet nothings, and fall deeply in love. They plot to meet at Nina’s Tomb and run away together, when a chance meeting with a wild lion leads to a tragic end for both lovers.

Not content to let all the lovers in this play reap the consequences of their own actions and sometimes irrational decisions, Shakespeare brings in a dose of magic and love potions, delivered by the trickster Puck, to stir this pot and remind us that it’s all in fun, “. . . That Jack shall have Jill, naught shall go ill; The man shall have his mare again, and all shall be well”. Ten years ago, in the first season of the Courtyard Theatre Festival, we presented A Midsummer Night’s Dream, set in a forest camp of a run-down circus company. Today, in celebration of a decade of summer theatre, we are happy to present this play again, this time in the forests of Athens, Georgia, and in the traditions of American Bluegrass music and folktales.

Whether you have been joining us for the last decade or if this is your first time, thank you for being here. We hope you enjoy the show!

Director, Lee Lyons

CAST Theseus

TAYLOR BJUR

Hippolyta

KIANA BJUR

Egeus

JOHN SHOUSE

Philostrate

MATTHEW FURNESS

Demetrius

KEVIN WALLS

Hermia

SIDNEY AARON APTAKER

Lysander

KALEB BRAVO

Helena

CHARIS BERGEY

Puck

ANDREW LANDEROS

Titania

ARAVIS REY

Oberon

DAVID COX

Thistleweed

SABRINA HEIM

Mustardseed

ANNALISE WACHOWIAK

Peaseblossom

VIENNA AGUAS

Cobweb

CHLOE O’SHEA

Mote

WEEZY WRIGHT

Nick Bottom

GAVIN A. DURAN

Peter Quince

CALEB J. LEAL

Tom Snout

PATROCINIO RYAN REYES

Francis Flute

MADISON LEAL

Snug

MICAH HEBERT

Robin Starveling

EMILIANO CUMMINGS

PRODUCTION BAND Violin

SEBASTIAN SALAZAR PEREZ

Guitar

CURTIS HUMPHREY

String Bass

GAVIN WALSH

Piano

CORA GLAUDIN

Drums

NICHOLAS LYONS

PRODUCTION STAFF Technical Director

MICHAEL RING

Scene Shop Supervisor

SANTINO ALVARADO

Stage Manager

ALYSSA QUIMBY

Assistant Stage Manager

AMARIS MONTEON

Assistant Stage Manager

TAYLOR RICKERT

Sound Cues

EMMA PINZA

Projection Operator

JESIAH RIVERA-PULS

Light Board Operator Wardrobe Lead

AMANDA MARTINEZ HALEY NESBIHAL

Wardrobe Crew

REBEKAH ROGSTAD LISSA GRAY

Hair/Makeup Lead

BREANNA MASTERS

Hair/Makeup Crew

REBEKAH BORTOT

Scene Shop Assistants

KEVIN WALLS RACHEL ROGSTAD ASHLYN WILLIAMS WEEZY WRIGHT TRISTAN JACKSON

Costume Shop Assistants

ADDISON BREMMER HALEY NESBIHAL

Box Office Assistants

LILY HARPER CHARLES E. MARTINEZ EMMA PINZA

Production Photography

AMANDA BARRIER

Video Services

THINKRING PRODUCTIONS

CAST VIENNA AGUAS (Peaseblossom) is overjoyed to share a great love of Shakespeare through this production which marks Vienna’s first performance with The Courtyard Shakespeare Festival. Previous theatrical credits at CBU include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Roma Ensemble), The Importance of Being Earnest (Lane/Merrimen), Shrek the Musical (Cheshire Cat/Rat Tapper/Duloc Dancer/Villager), and Steel Magnolias (Understudy Shelby/Annelle).

SIDNEY AARON APTAKER (Hermia) is so happy to have this opportunity to perform with the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival! Sidney received a B.F.A. in musical theatre from CSU, Fullerton in 2020, and has been performing around Orange County ever since. Recent credits include: The Tragedy of Macbeth (Witch 3), The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (Caska), and A Doll’s House Part 2 (Emmy). Sidney is a resident artist of the Larking House Theatre Company and regularly performs with the improv group, Party Fowl.

CHARIS BERGEY (Helena) is honored to be debuting with the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival. Charis is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a B.M. in Harp Performance and Honors Humanities. Charis has spent years performing as a harpist with numerous ensembles and is currently working towards the professional music industry. An immense love for stage performance began in youth theatre and expanded into a broader background of recitation, skits, and public speaking alongside a musical career. Charis is excited to bring Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream to life

and gives all glory to God for the opportunity to share a great passion for the arts through this production.

TAYLOR BJUR (Theseus) Credits include: Barn Stage Company: Peter and the Starcatcher (Prentiss); Courtyard Shakespeare Festival: Taming of the Shrew (Petruchio), Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio), The Tempest (Ariel); IVRT: Auntie Mame (Adult Patrick), Peter and the Starcatcher (Prentiss); New Threads Theatre Company: All in the Timing (Various), Red + White (Maximillian Kolbe); Ophelias Jump: Macbeth (Donalbain); Chino Community Theater: Dog Sees God (Beethoven); California Baptist University: Twelfth Night (Sebastian), Our Town (George Gibbs), Eurydice (Orpheus); Gestalt Theatre Project: Arcadia (Bernard). Many thanks to my family, friends, and amazing wife for their continuous love and support.

KIANA BJUR (Hippolyta) is honored to be a part of this incredible production. Kiana received a B.A. in Theatre with dual concentrations in Performance and Technical Design from California Baptist University. Previous theatrical credits include: Courtyard Shakespeare Festival: Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged (Daniel/Kiana), As You Like It (Rosalind), Romeo and Juliet (Tybalt), Much Ado about Nothing (Beatrice), Taming of the Shrew (Grumio), Macbeth (Witch 1); New Threads Theatre: All in the Timing (Multiple Roles); Proof (Catherine); IVRT: Auntie Mame (Pegeen Ryan). Much love to my family, friends, wonderful husband, and sweet daughter for their love and support.

KALEB BRAVO (Lysander) is from Lake Elsinore, CA and is excited to be performing with fellow friends and artists once again with The Courtyard Shakespeare Festival. Previous theatre credits include: California Baptist University: Our Town (Mr. Webb), The Book of Will (Henry Condell), CBU Christmas (Core Dancer), Frankenstein (the Creature); The Courtyard Shakespeare Festival: The Comedy of Errors (Dromio). I first give all glory to God! Thank you Mama, Dad, Gigi, Breanna, all my cast, crew, friends, and family, I love you all. Oh, and Mama loves you!

1 Cor 16:14 DAVID COX (Oberon) is very grateful to be part of the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival.

David received a Master of Science in Education from CBU in 2019 and is currently working as a High School Math Teacher at John W. North High School. David loves Pokémon, ducks and donuts.

EMILIANO CUMMINGS (Robin Starveling) is a dynamic performer and educator with experience spanning theatre, film, and live entertainment. Emiliano has performed with The Walt Disney Company and has appeared in productions including Newsies, Violet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Little Shop of Horrors, Moon Over Buffalo, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Beyond the stage, Emilio directs youth theatre, writes and directs films, and brings strong technical skills in sound, choreography, and event production and is passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and creating unforgettable audience experiences.

GAVIN A. DURAN (Bottom) is a stage and screen actor and an Irene Ryan Award Nominee.

Gavin is thrilled to be returning to the Wallace Theatre stage. Gavin studied at California Baptist University, pursuing a BA in Theatre Arts and Comedic Arts. Some recent theatrical credits include: You Can’t Take it With You (Tony Kirby), Henry V (Pistol), The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night-Time (Christopher Boone), and The Lightning Thief (Grover/Mr. D).

Contact: gad.acting@gmail.com MATTHEW FURNESS (Philostrate) is so excited to be back on the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival Stage! Matthew is an actor and designer based in the southern California area and recently graduated from CBU with a B.A. In Theatre Arts with concentrations in Performance and Technical Design. Previous credits include: California Baptist University: Our Town (Doc Gibbs), The Importance of Being Earnest (Algernon), Murder on the Orient Express (Bouc); The Courtyard Shakespeare Festival: Henry V (Dauphin), Romeo and Juliet (Prince).

MICAH HEBERT (Snug) is thrilled to be a part of this amazing production! This production marks two firsts for Micah; a first Shakespeare production and first play! Micah is a Sophomore at CBU, majoring in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre. Some favorite roles include: Prince of Egypt (Moses), Frozen (Olaf), and Evan Hansen in an upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen. Huge thanks to my CBU professors for helping me grow as a performer, my family for their support, and Jesus for giving me joy.

SABRINA HEIM (Thistleweed) is thrilled to be performing in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Previous theatrical credits include: The Play That Goes Wrong (Sandra), Play On (Polly), Hamlet (Polonius), and She Kills Monsters (Agnes).

Sabrina is grateful to the cast, crew, and creative team for bringing this magical production to life!

ARAVIS REY (Titania) is ecstatic to return to the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival as the Queen of the Fairies. Aravis earned a BFA from CSUF. Previous credits include: She Kills Monsters (Farrah the Fairy), American Night (Lydia), Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood (Lady Shirley), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Bailiff), The Wolves (2), The Comedy of Errors (Pinch) and many more. Offstage Aravis can be found cracking bullwhips and spinning butterfly knives. To my family and friends: I am forever blessed by your love and support.

ANDREW LANDEROS (Puck) earned a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of California, Irvine. Andrew is thrilled to be back for a third season with the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival, bringing such an iconic character to life. Previous credits: The Courtyard Shakespeare Festival: Comedy of Errors (Antipholus of Ephesus) and West Side Story (Anxious); IE/OC Companies: Be More Chill (Michael), Mariachi Girl (Danny), and Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour). When not performing, Andrew enjoys educating younger actors and directing at Chino Children’s Community Theatre, as well as bringing history to life through elementary school performances with the California Weekly Explorer Company. Many thanks to my friends and family for all their support and to the audience for keeping live theatre thriving. Enjoy the show!

CALEB J. LEAL (Peter Quince) is an actor, designer, and professor from Southern CA. Caleb received a BA in Theatre Arts from CBU and an MFA in acting from East 15 in England. This is Caleb’s 8th season with the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival. Past credits: Courtyard Shakespeare Festival: As You Like It, Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing, Richard III, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Hamlet, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet (2016), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2016); East 15: Sleeping Beauty, Appropriate, Deep Blue Sea; Shakespeare’s Globe Education: As You Like it; Actors Co-Op: Gift of the Magi; RCP: Trojan Women; CBU: Lost in Yonkers, Pride and Prejudice, Christmas Carol, Peter and the Starcatcher, Comedy of Errors; New Threads Theatre Co.: Every Brilliant Thing, The Nether, Crucible. Caleb is honored to be a part of this amazing team. Thank you to my family and incredible wife for all the support and love.

MADISON LEAL (Francis Flute), a CBU alum, earned an MFA in Acting from East-15 Acting School (University of Essex) in London.

During the program, Madison performed at Shakespeare’s Globe playing Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. Madison is thrilled to return to The Courtyard Shakespeare Festival for a fifth season! Madison is an experienced director, stage manager, technical director, and actor who is currently an adjunct professor at Santa Ana College and the Director of Theatre Arts at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana.

CHLOE O’SHEA (Cobweb) is an actor, photographer, and visual storyteller from Eastvale, California. Chloe earned a BA in Photography from California Baptist University and currently works as a photography lighting assistant in the entertainment industry. Recent theatrical credits include: Fools (Mishkin), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Ensemble), West Side Story (Paulina), and Frankenstein (Ensemble/William Frankenstein Understudy). Chloe is grateful to return to the Wallace Theatre stage and share this production with this beloved community.

JOHN SHOUSE (Egeus) is a Senior Professor of Christian Theology at Gateway Seminary. As an undergraduate English major, John tries to perform in summer Shakespeare productions when possible. Some past roles include King Lear, Prospero, Henry IV, Leonato, and Don Pedro.

John’s association with Calfornia Baptist University goes back 35 years during the weeklong campus evangelist event for a ‘tent revival” held on campus during “Spiritual Emphasis Week.” Matt Brown, current pastor of “Sandals Church,” served as the Music Leader. John is honored to be joining this talented young cast and be part of the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival this summer. As an audience member, John has appreciated the heart and soul that CBU brings to all its theatrical offerings, as well as the consistently stunning sets that frame them.

RYAN REYES (Tom Snout) is a senior Creative Writing major at CBU with a minor in Marketing.

This marks Ryan’s third year with the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival, having previously performed as Corporal Nym in Henry V and Second Merchant in A Comedy of Errors. Past creative work has been published in CBU’s literary journal, The Dazed Starling, including Ryan’s short story “I Love Dreams” and poem titled “Stranger.”

ANNALISE WACHOWIAK (Mustardseed) is excited to debut with the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival as Mustardseed. Previous roles at CBU include: Our Town (Audience Member/The Dead) and Steel Magnolias (Truvy). When not performing, Annalise enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family. Many thanks to my family for all their support and the gift of being able to perform. Annalise is excited for the audience to see this classic play brought to life on the Wallace stage.

KEVIN WALLS (Demetrius) is glad to perform for the first time with the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival alongside so many skilled Shakespearean actors. While working on a degree in Civil Engineering at Cal Baptist, Kevin has performed in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Frederic/Dupin/Townsperson), The Importance of Being Earnest (Jack Worthing), The Book of Will (Marcus/Bernardo/Barman 1), and, most recently, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Spouse/Guard/ Ishmaelite). Kevin is thankful to family and friends for their support and is thankful to perform in another production with good friends, Matthew and Kaleb. Thank you to the audience for joining the cast in this production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 1 Peter 4:10.

WEEZY WRIGHT (Mote) is very excited to be back for a second year with the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival as Mote the Fairy. Previous credits include: CBU: Romeo and Juliet (Juliet), Book of Will (Ensemble), and Murder on the Orient Express (Greta Ohlsson). Weezy is currently earning a Master of Science and is thrilled to be back on stage, sharing all the cast’s hard work with the audience. Weezy is thankful for the Lord and the opportunities provided in

this season. I dedicate this performance to my family, who have always shown so much love and support in everything I do.

BEHIND THE SCENES LEE LYONS (Director) has recently retired as a Professor and Director of the Theatre Arts Division at California Baptist University. Lee earned an MFA in Theatrical Design from San Diego State University and is Professor Emeritus at California State University San Bernardino, having taught theatrical design for 20 years and created over 160 designs, receiving over 30 Inland Theatre League Awards for design and directing. Lyons worked in professional theatre, designing for the Lewis Family Playhouse, Performance Riverside, Utah Music Theatre, and Theatrical Arts International, as well as designing lights for the national tour of On Golden Pond, starring Jack Klugman. Professor Lyons also worked in the motion picture industry serving as Art Director, Set Decorator, or Scenic Artist on films, television series, and commercials including Dirty Dancing, The Dom DeLuise show, Munsters Today, and over 30 McDonald’s commercials. Professor Lyons currently serves in the video ministry and is the resident scenic and lighting designer at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, CA. Lyons has designed sets and/or lights for over 30 CBU productions and directed CBU’s productions God’s Favorite, The 39 Steps, and A Christmas Carol.

KIANA BJUR (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be part of this wonderful production. Kiana received a B.A. in Theatre Arts with a double concentration in performance and technical design from California Baptist University. Previous technical credits include: California Baptist University: Steel Magnolias (Costume Design), Sunday in the Park with George (Costume Design), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Costume Design), The Lightning Thief (Costume Design), The Play that Goes Wrong (Costume Design); The Courtyard Shakespeare Festival: As You Like It (Costume Design); West Side Story (Costume Design); The Barn Stage Company: Little Women (Hair and Makeup Design), James and the Giant Peach (Hair and Makeup Design); Ophelia’s Jump: Merry Wives of Windsor (Hair and Makeup Design),

Macbeth (Hair and Makeup Design). Much love to my husband, daughter, family, and friends for their continued support.

SANTINO ALVARADO (Scene Shop Supervisor) is thrilled to have the opportunity to be the scene shop supervisor for the first time! Santino is happy to be part of the team, having the honor of contributing to these wonderful productions as the Scene Shop Supervisor. Santino was previously a scene shop assistant working on sets for the past two years on productions such as Henry V, As You Like It, Little Women, Murder on the Orient Express, Shrek the Musical and many more! Enjoy the show!

ANDREW COLE (Scenic/Projection Designer) is a versatile artist with nearly two-and-a-half decades of experience in technology and design across film, television, theatre, and print. Andrew’s extensive portfolio features collaborations with major companies such as Warner Bros.

Pictures, Shiseido Cosmetics, TV Land, American Recordings, TBS, Samsung, PBS and Ford. Andrew’s artistic talents have been showcased through paintings, exhibited internationally, and have appeared in the film Ocean’s 13 and the Marvel TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. A huge passion for the immediacy and artistry of film led to theatrical design, where Andrew continues to excel. Over the years, Andrew has continued to expand into a variety of roles: serving as a projection designer for American Idiot and Spring Awakening; performer flying operator for The Little Mermaid; and designing scenic elements for the world premiere production of W.A.S.P., and The Boys Next Door, the latter earning a Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Award for Theatrical Design Excellence. Recent credits include architectural design for Flightdeck + Rouge Racing, art direction for the Mazda3 and Toyota Tundra, lighting design for The Addams Family, and custom instrument prop design for Musical Theatre West’s The Buddy Holly Story.

MATTHEW FURNESS (Lighting Designer) is an upcoming Light Designer from Riverside. Matthew just graduated from California Baptist University with a degree in Theatre Arts with a double concentration in Performance and Technical Design. Previous lighting design credits include: Courtyard Shakespeare Festival: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]; California Baptist University: Little Women, Shrek the Musical; Tweedlie Center of the

Arts: Elf Jr. and Into the Woods Jr. Matthew also has the joy of performing as Philostrate in this performance as well as assistant directing Into the Woods.

KAYLEE CERVANTES (Properties Designer) is a senior here at CBU majoring in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre.

Previous technical credits include: Riverside Children's Theatre: Mary Poppins (Prop Master), California Baptist University Opera Theatre: Le nozze di Figaro and Gianni Schicchi Scenes (Properties Designer/Master), Mozart's, The Magic Flute (Properties Designer/Master); Courtyard Shakespeare Festival: Into the Woods (Properties Designer). Kaylee is thrilled to be working with such an incredible cast and crew on this whimsical classic! All thanks to my loved ones for their unending support!

Psalm 28:7 ADDISON BREMMER (Assistant Properties Designer) is a junior at CBU majoring in Theatre Arts and minoring in Marketing. This marks Addison’s first show as a part of the design team which is very exciting!

Technical credits include: Assistant Stage Managing for Steel Magnolias, hair and makeup crew for The Importance of Being Earnest and costume crew for Shrek the Musical. Addison also works in the Theatre Costume Shop as the Student Lead and recently played the role of Emily Webb in Our Town.

BREANNA MASTERS (Hair & Makeup Designer) is excited to be designing for the first time! It has been so much fun to execute a vision and watch it all come together. Previous hair and makeup credits include: California Baptist University: Shrek the Musical and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. Breanna would like to thank Zachary Bortot and Lee Lyons for this opportunity. Many thanks to my family, the Bravo family, my friends, and my boyfriend, Kaleb, for always supporting me in my artistry. All glory to God! ALYSSA QUIMBY (Stage Manager) is a Southern California based Stage Manager with a B.A in Theatre Arts from California Baptist University. Alyssa has had the privilege of serving in several different leadership roles while here at CBU. You may have seen previous work in Percy Jackson (Costume Crew), Joyful Noise (Projections), Cinderella

(Assistant Stage Manager), Dietrich and Maria (Assistant Stage Manager), CBU Christmas 2023 (Assistant Director of Cameras), Murder on the Orient Express (Assistant Stage Manager), CBU Christmas 2024 (Assistant Stage Manager), CBU Christmas 2025 (Assistant Stage Manager). Thank you to all of my supporters from the CBU community and my friends and family. I hope you all enjoy the show as much as I enjoy putting it on!

TAYLOR RICKERT (Assistant Stage Manager) is a mechanical engineer from San Diego, CA who recently graduated from California Baptist University. Previous technical credits include: California Baptist University: The Play That Goes Wrong and Murder on the Orient Express.

Enjoy the show!

AMARIS MONTEON (Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior Theatre Arts Major at CBU with a concentration in Design for Stage and Screen. Some recent design credits include: California Baptist University: Steel Magnolias (Stage Manager), Shrek the Musical (Stage Manager), and The Comedy of Errors (Properties Designer), The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again], The Book of Will; Patriot High School: Set Designer and Scenic Painter for Mamma Mia, The Wizard of Oz, Peter and the Starcatcher, Little Women, and Pride and Prejudice.

Thank you to God, my professors, and directors for providing so much support and so many opportunities.

MICHAEL RING (Technical Director) is currently completing a first year with CBU Theatre Arts as Technical Director. Previous technical work spans a wide range of theatrical productions and live events for multiple clients, including The Box Theatre and other academic institutions throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Michael would like to thank the cast, creative team, and crews for their hard work, along with wife Colby, their children Alexander and Lilly, mother Cheryl, and twin sister Robin for their constant love and support.

ZACHARY BORTOT (Producer) is an Associate Professor of Theatre and the Director of the Theatre Arts Division in the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Performing Arts at California Baptist University.

Before landing at CBU, Zachary served as the Artistic Director for BIOLA University's Theatre Program and the Director of Development for the Chicago-based nonprofit Christian theatre company Honest Theatre.

Zachary has worked as an actor, director, producer, fight director, writer, and educator in various locales and venues in the U.S., both on stage and on screen. Big heartfelt thanks to the talented cast, crew, and designers who brought professionalism to this production from day one. All praise, glory, and honor to God, who makes all things possible.

SPECIAL THANKS - Alex Stephens for work in marketing and advertising design - Justin McWhorter and Matthew McConnell for technical contributions - Brett Vowel as “The Voice of CBU” - The CBU Marketing & Communication team - CBU Conferences and Events - Nathan Underwood from Events Center Ticketing - James Meier for assistance with the Properties Department - Dr. Joseph Bolin, Dr. Charles Sands, and Dr. Ronald L. Ellis for their continued leadership and support of the Theatre Arts Division and The Collinsworth School of Performing Arts. ____________________________ 2026-2027 THEATRE ARTS SEASON

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