California Baptist University
Collinsworth School of Performing Arts
Theatre Arts Division presents
The Book of Will
A Play by Lauren Gunderson
Director/Producer
Zachary Bortot
Assistant Director Shane Moser
Tableau Director Rebekah Bortot
Scenic Designer Taylor Bjur
Scene Shop Supervisor
Annie Anderson
Lighting Designer Lee Lyons
Costume Designer Machir Lakofka
Sound Designer
Ashley Fisher
Hair/Makeup Designer Sabrina Heim
Properties Designer Amaris Monteon
Box Office Manager Stephanie Hull
As a courtesy to other patrons and our performers, please turn off all cellular phones and alarms. Refrain from bringing food or drinks inside the theatre. Photography and recording devices of any kind 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 Teen. Content contains mature themes more appropriate for teenagers and above. Characters struggle with the nature of life and dealing with love and loss. One character is known to drink excessively.
RUN TIME
The production is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Act I is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Act II is 1 hour. There will be one 15-minute intermission between the acts.
GREAT COMMISSION CONTEXT
You might walk into The Book of Will and ask yourself, “What is a play that takes place primarily in a taphouse doing on a Baptist stage?” That is a fair question. But when you look beyond the historical setting of a story based on true events, I hope you will discover, just as we have, that the drama of this tale is a perfect reflection of many kingdom truths.
In The Book of Will, the main characters are striving to preserve the works of their late friend, William Shakespeare. In our current information era, it is easy to take for granted our access to the written word. As a Theatre Arts professor, I can answer anywhere from 60 to 150 emails daily, and I do so all from the comfort of my desk. In 1619, printing a written work was an extremely timeconsuming and costly endeavor. Making matters even more challenging, a single play of Shakespeare’s often was not collected in one manuscript. Rather, each actor would have only their lines and their cues, not the entirety of the play. All these factors made the notion of collecting Shakespeare’s work a daunting task. Indeed, we would not have the First Folio were it not for the painstaking efforts of the company members of the King’s Men.
Much in the same way, as disciples of Christ, we are tasked with preserving and sharing His teachings. The efforts of Condell and Heminges to gather and publish Shakespeare’s work reflect the Christian call to preserve and spread the teachings of Christ to others. This underscores the importance of stewardship. As believers, we are entrusted with the message of the good news and numerous other blessings from God. These blessings are not intended to be used for our own benefit alone. We must care for what has been entrusted to us to share those blessings with others. Similarly, Condell and Heminges were protectors of Shakespeare’s work, passing it down to future generations with reverence
Theatre itself is a collaborative art, and that is reflected in the family members and friends who are a part of Shakespeare’s company, the King’s Men. In our production, this group serves as a representation of the body of Christ. Their efforts to secure his work for posterity reflect the very nature of The Church. As individuals, we may seem like disparate pieces of a text strewn across the earth, each with our own history and perspective. It can be difficult to see how such seemingly particular pieces could ever come together to accomplish anything. It takes intentional work to overcome our differences. But we do not give up simply because the task is challenging. Rather, we bring who God made us to be into the equation. When all of these different figures join one another, we can find unity in our main purpose – first, to love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind; and second, to love your neighbor as yourself. At the end of the day, the concept is simple. But the task of carrying it out? That is a work worthy of our time, energy, and resources. That is, “a legacy worth a life.”
Zachary Bortot, Theatre Arts Division Director
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will is a poignant meditation on the value of legacy, collaboration, and the preservation of culture. Set after Shakespeare’s death, it loosely tells the story of his closest friends who took the painstaking work to secure the rights to publish his plays, making sure that his rich legacy would not fade into obscurity. Through that story, we explore themes such as the unreliability of memory, the nature of authorship, and the role of art and storytelling in influencing society’s understanding of itself.
This thematic exploration had a direct influence on the visual style of the production. For inspiration, I looked to the theatrical movement of Constructivism. This means that the set features modular elements, geometric shapes, and adjustable structures, which allude to the notion of building and assembling a legacy. The set is not intended to be an authentic representation of Shakespearean England but instead focuses on creating an environment that invites the audience to interact with the material, emphasizing the themes of collaboration in the creation of art and the construction of meaning. As the set is continually changed and transformed not by stagehands but rather by the characters themselves, it symbolizes the effort required to piece together Shakespeare’s works, much like a puzzle, with each person contributing to the final product. The shifting set pieces reflect the continuously evolving journey of preserving art, underscoring the fluid and ever-changing nature of memory and interpretation. Similarly, costumes will reflect the period but will also be slightly abstracted to create a sense of timelessness in the struggle for creative ownership. Elements of Elizabethan attire mixed with bolder contemporary colors and patterns symbolize how the past continually informs the present, just as Shakespeare’s work endures through the ages, his influence with us to this day.
In telling the story of The Book of Will, we are not only preserving a piece of history but reflecting on the ongoing struggle to protect the cultural treasures that define our shared human experience. I hope that the production serves as a reminder of how, through collaboration, we can create a legacy that transcends time and place, building a bridge between the past and the future.
May God richly bless you and your loved ones, Zachary Bortot, Director, Producer
CAST
John Heminges SANTINO ALVARADO
Henry Condell KALEB BRAVO
Richard Burbage SETH SUGUITAN
Alice Heminges AVA HILL
Rebecca Heminges ALIYA BEAUPAIN
Elizabeth Condell LISSA GRAY
Ben Johnson MATTHEW FURNESS
Ed Knight ISAIAH COEN
Ralph Crane TRISTAN JACKSON
William Jaggard CHARLES E. MARTINEZ
Isaac Jaggard NICHOLAS CASTANO
Emilia Bassano Lanier KAYLEE CERVANTES
Anne Hathaway Shakespeare EMMA PINZA
Susannah Shakespeare ALYSSA QUIMBY
Fruit Seller/Barlady 1 RACHEL LENDERS
Barlady 2 WEEZY WRIGHT
Barlady 3 CHLOE HENRY
Marcus/Bernardo/Barman 1 KEVIN WALLS
Compositor/Francisco/Barman 2 ELIJAH HERNANDEZ
Sir Edward Dering/Horatio/Barman 3 CUTTER ROLFS
Boy Hamlet/Marcelus ADAM MARQUARDT
Crier TAYLOR RICKERT
PRODUCTION STAFF
Technical Director SHANE MOSER
Scene Shop Supervisor ANNIE ANDERSON
Stage Manager KAILEY LOZIER
Assistant Stage Manager/ Deck Chief 1 XANDER SHORTS
Assistant Stage Manager/ Deck Chief 2 BREANNA MASTERS
Sound Board Operator SIDNEY MELEKA
Light Board Operator ANNALISE WACHOWIAK
Spotlight Operators JOSHUA PARSIO
Deckhand/Properties STEPH MCDOUGAL ANALÍ MUCIÑO
Hair/Makeup/Costume Crew VIENNA AGUAS SALMA KHAN SIDRA ROCHE SHAWNEE RAMOS
Scene Shop Assistants
Costume Shop Assistants
Box Office Assistants
Dramaturgs
Production Photography
KAILEY LOZIER
MATTHEW FURNESS
KEVIN WALLS
ELYSSA ASHBAUGH
ALYSSA QUIMBY
BRANDEN
BUCKMASTER
SANTINO ALVARADO
WEEZY WRIGHT
JENNIFER
CASAGRANDE
ASHLEY FISHER
GRACE FLEMING
ELIJAH CURRY
SIDRA ROCHE
XANDER SHORTS
TAYLOR RICKERT
LEA
BENDANTUNGUKA
AVA DE HARO
CAITLYNN KEENEY
ALEXANDRA
KUEBLER
GRACE LYONS
GRACE FLEMING
SABRINA HEIM
CHLOE HEUSTIS
CHARLES MARTINEZ
ABIGAIL DURHAM
AMANDA BARRIER
CHLOE HEUSTIS
Video Services MICHAEL EATON
PATRICK SNITCHLER
CAST
SANTINO ALVARADO (John Heminges) is a junior majoring in Film Production and minoring in Theatre Arts. His previous theatrical credits include: California Baptist University: Murder on the Orient Express (Poirot); Sunday in the Park with George (Soldier/Alex); The Play That Goes Wrong (Trevor). Santino thanks the Lord for the wonderful opportunities provided to him and gives special thanks to Kevin Walls and Lily Harper for the ENDLESS memorization help and constant support! Hope you enjoy the show!
KALEB BRAVO (Henry Condell) is a junior Theatre Arts major and a Film minor from Lake Elsinore, CA. Previous theatre credits include CBU: The Importance of Being Earnest (Dr. Chasuble); Murder on the Orient Express (Rachet); Frankenstein (The Creature); The Play That Goes Wrong (Max). Kaleb performs for and gives all the credit and glory to God. Thank you to my fellow cast, crew, and directors for all your hard work and dedication. I pray for and thank each one of you. Thank you to my Mom, Dad, Gigi, and friends who came to watch; your love and support truly means the world. ‘Your Mama loves you, Bravo!’ You're my heart Mama, te amo!”
SETH SUGUITAN (Richard Burbage) is a senior Theatre Arts major from Maui, HI. His previous theatrical credits include: California Baptist University: Joyful Noise (Bishop Henry Egerton); The Play That Goes Wrong (Jonathan, Charles Haversham); Frankenstein (Gustav/Ewin/ u/s DeLacey); Murder on the Orient Express (Hector McQueen); The Importance of Being Earnest (Merriman/Lane).
AVA HILL (Alice Heminges) is a freshman Theatre Arts major. Some of her notable previous credits include: Lynden Christian School: The Little Mermaid (Ursula); The Curious Savage (Fairy Mae); White Christmas (Tessie/Ensemble); Peter/Wendy (The Lost Boy); Mary Poppins (Jane Banks); Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth: The Little Mermaid Jr. (Ariel). Ava is thrilled to be cast in her first CBU production and hopes everyone enjoys the show. 1 Peter 4:10-11.
ALIYA BAUEPAIN (Rebecca Heminges) is a junior pursuing a double major in Theatre Arts and Creative Writing. Her previous theatrical credits include: California Baptist University: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Madam); Frankenstein (Clarice); Golden Dog Productions: Coups and Crooks (Receptionist). She hopes you have a wonderful time at the show!
LISSA GRAY (Elizabeth Condell) is a junior Theatre Arts major from San Diego, CA. She has been performing from a young age, and she's thrilled to make her straight play debut at the Wallace! Some of her theatrical credits include: California Baptist University: Cinderella, (Ensemble); Dietrich and Maria (Eva Braun); The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Gargoyle); Sunday in the Park with George (Celeste #2); Foothills Christian High School: Bye Bye Birdie (Kim MacAfee); Godspell (“Learn Your Lessons Well” soloist). She hopes you enjoy the show!
MATTHEW FURNESS (Ben Johnson) is a junior Theatre Arts major, concentrating in both Technical Design and Performance. Matthew is from Riverside, California. His highlighted performance credits include: California Baptist University: The Importance of Being Earnest (Algernon); Murder on the Orient Express (Monsieur Bouc); Courtyard Shakespeare Festival: Henry V (Dauphin). Philippians 4:13.
ISAIAH COEN (Ed Knight) is a Senior Theatre Arts Major. He just transferred from San Bernardino Valley College with an Associate’s Degree in Theatre, Film, and Liberal Arts. He has played a wide variety of supporting roles which include: Seussical (Wickersham Brothers) and The Wiz (Yellow Brick Road). Isaiah won a certificate award from Kennedy Center for his work as Props Master in Love's Labour's Lost. This is his debut performance at California Baptist University.
TRISTAN JACKSON (Ralph Crane) is a freshman Theatre Arts major here at CBU. He previously performed with Oregon High School: Big Fish (Karl the Giant) and A Christmas Carol (Jacob Marley/Ghost of Future). Tristan is excited to perform in his first CBU production, and he hopes you enjoy it.
CHARLES E. MARTINEZ (William Jaggard) is a Musical Theatre student who is very happy to be a part of this production. Previous credits include CBU: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, (Frollo), Frankenstein, (Delacy). RCC: Shrek the Musical, (Shrek); The Drowsy Chaperone, (Man in Chair). Charles was also a Featured Soloist/Workshop Leader on 8 international music tours with The Young Americans. When not onstage, Charles is an arts educator working in schools as a Musical Director & Theatre Teacher. He would like to thank his friends, family, and wonderful faculty for their love and support.
NICHOLAS CASTAÑO (Issac Jaggard) is a freshman majoring in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre. His previous theatrical credits include: Charter Oak High School: Something Rotten (Nick Bottom); Mean Girls (Aaron Samuels); Singin' in the Rain (Cosmo Brown); The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert Martin). Nicholas is ecstatic to be working on this wonderful show with a truly wonderful group of people.
KAYLEE CERVANTES (Emilia Bassano Lanier) is a sophomore Theatre Arts major with a concentration in Musical Theatre. She is from Riverside, CA. Some of her previous theatrical credits include: Notre Dame Theatre Guild: The Addams Family (Wednesday Addams); Mamma Mia! (Sophie Sheridan); Mean Girls the Musical (Cady Heron); California Baptist University: Dietrich and Maria (Grandmother Bonhoeffer); and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Florika/ Esmerelda Understudy). She thanks God, her parents, siblings, family, her boyfriend, Aidan, friends, professors, and all the CBU Community for their unending love and support! Psalms 28:7.
EMMA PINZA (Anne Hathaway Shakespeare) is a freshman Theatre Arts major with a concentration in Musical Theatre. She is thrilled to be cast in her first CBU production! Her previous credits include: Musical Theatre Village: Shrek the Musical (Teen Fiona); The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy); Matilda (Ensemble); Into the Woods (Rapunzel). She thanks God for His many blessings, and her family and friends for their unwavering support. John 15:12.
ALYSSA QUIMBY (Susannah Shakespeare) is a junior majoring in Theater Arts and Social Work. Her previous credits include: Yucaipa High School: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally); Radium Girls (Grace). Although this is the first time you are seeing her on stage, she has been a proud member of the stage management team in her time at CBU. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support and love. She hopes you enjoy the show!
RACHEL
LENDERS (Fruit Seller/Barlady 1) is a junior Theatre Arts major. Her previous theatrical credits include: California Baptist University: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Townsperson); Dietrich and Maria (Ensemble); Peninsula School of Performing Arts: The Nutcracker (Tarantella Lead/Corps de Ballet); Don Quixote (Corps de Ballet); The Sleeping Beauty (Corps de Ballet). Colossians 3:23-24
WEEZY WRIGHT (Barlady 2) is a senior Theatre Arts major with a double concentration in Performance and Technical Design at California Baptist University. Some of her previous theatrical credits include: Romeo and Juliet (Juliet); The Lightning Thief Musical (Annabeth Chase u/s), and Murder on the Orient Express (Greta Ohlsson). She is excited for you to see all the work this amazing cast has put into the show and wants to thank her family, mentors, and friends who have encouraged her through these last four years on this CBU stage. “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” Colossians 3:17. Thank you, God, and to everyone else. Enjoy the show!
CHLOE HENRY (Barlady 3) is a senior Psychology major and Theatre Arts minor. Her previous credits include California Baptist University: Frankenstein (Ensemble); The Play That Goes Wrong (Visible Crew/Annie Understudy); and The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble).
KEVIN WALLS (Marcus/Barnardo/Barman 1) is a senior Civil Engineering major from Winchester, CA. Some of his previous theatrical credits include: California Baptist University: The Importance of Being Earnest (Jack Worthing); The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Frederick/Dupin/Townperson); Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble). Kevin has loved getting to spend rehearsals with friends, both new and old. He is excited to share the stage with such a talented cast. “So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” - 1 Cor. 10:31
ELIJAH HERNANDEZ
(Compositor/Francisco/Barman 2) is a freshman transfer student majoring in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Performance for Stage and Screen. Elijah hasn't performed previously on stage at CBU, but has been backstage as tech crew for CBU's The Importance of Being Earnest. Elijah is so excited to be working on this show with so many talented individuals and cannot wait for everyone to see the show.
CUTTER ROLFS (Sir Edward Dering
/Horatio/Barman 3) is a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering. His previous theatrical credits include King’s Schools: The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), Mary Poppins (George Banks), The Wizard of Oz (Oz), The Lion King (Mufasa), Cinderella (Ensemble), and Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble). This will be his first show at CBU and is very grateful to all who have encouraged him to get here.
ADAM MARQUARDT (Boy
Hamlet/Marcellus) is a sophomore Psychology and Philosophy major with a concentration in Lifespan Development from Redlands, CA. Some of his previous theatrical credits include: California Baptist University: Sunday in the Park with George (Mr./Lee Randolph), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Gargoyle); Arrowhead Christian Academy: Little Women, (John Brooke), Frozen (King Agnar), The Actor’s Nightmare (George)
TAYLOR RICKERT (Crier) is a junior Mechanical Engineering Major from San Diego, CA. Some of his previous theatrical credits include: California Baptist University: The Play That Goes Wrong (Visible Stage Crew/Swing), Cinderella (Ensemble), Dietrich and Maria (Ensemble), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (King Louis XI), The Importance of Being Earnest (Lane/Merriman); Foothills Christian High School: Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes), Godspell (Jesus), and Bye Bye Birdie (Hugo Peabody). Enjoy the Show!
BEHIND THE SCENES
ZACHARY BORTOT (Director) 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 his time at CBU, he 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. In his career, he has worked as an actor, director, producer, fight director, writer, and educator in various locales and venues in the US, both on stage and on screen. He recently starred as the title character in Henry V for the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival. He is so grateful to be blessed to direct The Book of Will, a story written by the most produced living playwright in the U.S., about the most influential playwright ever. You can see him next as Sebastian in Rebel Run Studio’s science-fiction film adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. He wishes heartfelt thanks to the talented cast, crew, and designers who brought professionalism to this production from day one. He is also grateful to his former student, Mr. Shane Moser, for being the best assistant director anyone could ask for. All praise, glory, and honor to God, who makes all things possible.
SHANE MOSER (Assistant Director) is a CBU Theater Alum from Concord, California. This is his first collegiate assistant directing credit. His previous theatrical credits include: California Baptist University: Joyful Noise (George Frederick Handel), The Play that Goes Wrong (Robert), Frankenstein (Monsieur), Fools (Dr. Zubritzky); Diablo Valley College: The Book of Will (Boy Hamlet/Bernardo/Marcus).
REBEKAH BORTOT (Movement Director) is an adjunct professor teaching the dance classes for the newly added Musical Theatre concentration. Originally from the East Coast, she has performed and taught across the country in Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, Reno, New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. While living in Chicago, she studied improv at iO and helped found a nonprofit theatre company, Honest Theatre. Her most recent work for CBU’s theatre division includes: West Side Story (Choreographer/ /Fight Director), Frankenstein (Choreographer), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Co-Director/Choreographer/Fight Director), and this
summer's Courtyard Shakespeare Festival's As You Like It (Jaques) and Henry V (Katherin).
TAYLOR BJUR (Scenic Designer) is a proud CBU alumni. He currently works at the Box theatre in downtown Riverside. He is pleased to once again be designing at the Wallace theatre. Taylor would like to thank his wife and family for their love and support.
ANNIE ANDERSON (Scene Shop Supervisor) After graduating from CBU, she went on to become the Scene Shop Coordinator for the University of Redlands and worked on multiple shows with them for 2.5 years. She then came back to CBU to work as the Theatre Arts (now The Collinsworth School of Performing Arts) Scene Shop Supervisor, teaching students how to build and paint sets while designing sets for various productions such as Murder on the Orient Express, The Lightning Thief, and Seussical. She is also designing the next production: Little Women the Musical. Annie loves to work with students and teaches them to persevere with whatever scenic design comes their way. With her talent and CBU's amazing team of student artists and professionals, these beautiful sets come to life and further immerse you into the world of make believe. She hopes you enjoy this semester's production of The Book of Will.
LEE LYONS (Lighting Designer) is in his sixteenth year as a professor of Theatre at California Baptist University. He has been teaching for 37 years and is retiring after this Spring semester. He earned his MFA in theatrical design from San Diego State University. Professor Lyons is Professor Emeritus at California State University San Bernardino, where he taught theatrical design for 20 years and created over 160 designs receiving over 30 Inland Theatre League Awards for design and directing. He has also worked on a professional theatre level, designing for Lewis Family Playhouse, Performance Riverside, Utah Music Theatre, and Theatrical Arts International, where he designed 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. He has designed sets and or lights for over 30 CBU productions. Professor Lyons directed CBU’s productions God’s Favorite, The 39 Steps, A Christmas Carol, and The Importance of Being Earnest.
MACHIR LAKOFKA (Costume Designer) holds degrees in Graphic Design and Design / Technical Theater from CSU, San Bernardino. She considers herself a craftsperson above all else and a storyteller in form. Historical costuming is her jam, but she enjoys a good distress and paint as well. Past credits: California Baptist University; Fahrenheit 451, Peter and the Starcatcher, Into the Woods, Joyful Noise; Performance Riverside: Secret Garden, Chicago; Rebel Run Studios: Shakespeare's The Tempest a full feature film; More than These Productions: Revelation the Musical; The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe; Man of La Mancha, 12 Lifehouse Theatre: Angry Jurors, Prodigal Son; Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival: Rodger and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
ASHLEY FISHER (Sound Designer) is a senior Theatre Arts major from Castro Valley, CA. Her previous theatrical credits include: California Baptist University: Murder on the Orient Express (Nanny/Sound Designer), Frankenstein (Agatha); CYT TriValley: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Aunt Polly), Charlotte's Web (Charlotte). She would like to thank Professor Bortot for the opportunity to share her love of Shakespeare and sound design with the audience. Shout out to everyone that helped make this show come to life!
SABRINA HEIM (Hair/Makeup Designer) is a junior here at CBU with a double major in Theatre and Forensic Psychology. Some recent credits include: California Baptist University: The Importance of Being Earnest (Hair/Makeup Designer), The Lightning Thief (Hair/Makeup Designer); she has also designed for a short film festival. She's excited to share her work on The Book of Will and is especially grateful to the wonderful hair and makeup crew working behind the scenes! Isaiah 64:8
AMARIS MONTEON (Properties Designer) is a freshman majoring Theatre Arts with a concentration in Design for Stage and Screen. This is her fourth production as a technician/designer at CBU. She has worked numerous shows in the past in a variety of
technical and theatrical roles; some of her favorites include: Little Women (Set Designer) and The Lightning Thief (Annabeth Chase) at PHS. She would like to thank her friends for their support and Professor Bortot for providing her with the opportunity to work on this show.
KAILEY LOZIER (Stage Manager) is a Junior Design/Technical Theatre major. Her previous credits include: Cinderella (Stage Manager), Murder on the Orient Express (Stage Manager), and A CBU Christmas 2024 (Assistant Stage Manager). Additional work includes Properties Designer for Dietrich and Maria, The Importance of Being Earnest, and A CBU Christmas 2024, as well as Associate Designer for The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She hopes you enjoy today's production of The Book of Will.
BREANNA MASTERS (Assistant Stage Manager) is a Theatre Arts major with a concentration in Performance for Stage and Screen. She is in her first semester at CBU! Breanna has thoroughly enjoyed working with this cast and crew to put on The Book of Will. She has a myriad of theatrical experiences, but her favorites include: Clue (Mrs. White) and The Red Velvet Cake War (Gaynelle). She also was a co-director for Mamma Mia! Breanna would like to thank her parents and past theatre teachers for their love and support!
XANDER SHORTS (Assistant Stage Manager) is a freshman here at CBU. This is his second production as a technician at CBU, however he has worked on numerous shows in the past in a variety of technical and theatrical roles. His favorites include: Antigone (Assistant Lighting Designer) and Building Madness (Paul Fielding) at LOHS. He would like to thank his family and friends for their support while he worked on Book of Will (twice now).
SPECIAL THANKS
- Alex Stephens for his work in marketing and advertising design
- Justin McWhorter and Matthew McConnell for technical contributions
- Eric Mendoza for video consultation
- Brett Vowel as “The Voice of CBU”
- The CBU Marketing & Communication team
- Dan Cunningham with Paciolan
- Mr. Randy Shorts, Xander Shorts, and Los Osos High School for printed prop rentals
- Nathan Underwood and Cora Jacoby from Athletics Ticketing
- 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.
