THE DIRECTOR’S NOTE
When I asked to student-direct the fall play for my senior year, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I first saw The Play That Goes Wrong my freshman year and again my sophomore year. It’s a show I both know well and love, so when it appeared on the list of possibilities, I immediately jumped for it. I couldn’t wait to share my love for this show with the cast.
This play brings chaos in the best possible way: things break, cues are missed, and actors “forget” their lines… but behind all that madness is an incredible amount of teamwork, timing, and creativity. Directing this show has taught me more than I ever expected—not just about theater, but about leadership, collaboration, and laughter. Every rehearsal was filled with both hard work and hilarious moments (some planned, some definitely not!), and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve created together.
Huge thanks to our hardworking tech crew and stage manager, Luke Titi. Thank you, Clara Shem-Tov, for being by my side in case anything went wrong (that wasn’t supposed to). And of course, thank you to Mrs. Blanchard for trusting me to take on such a technical and intricate play. This has truly been the experience of a lifetime, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with two talented casts and a hardworking crew.
Finally, thank you to my close friends and family who listened to my endless excitement for this production. And to the audience—thank you for joining us on this journey to a beautiful disaster. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh…especially when everything goes wrong. Enjoy!
-Klara Klotzbach Class of 2026
THE BROKEN CAST
NOVEMBER 7 & 8
Christine Salinas. .
Carey Daniels. .
Robert Grove.
Sandra Wilkinson.
Max Bennett. .
Denise Tyde.
Jonathan Harris.
Annie Twilloil.
Taylor Watson.
Henry Pak
. .Sthanika Rahool
Brennan Klotzbach
.Kingston Call
. Kia Jones
.Luke Hansotte
. Hana Cohen
. Henry Mihelich
Calla Cavanagh
.Saidee Avila
.Ria Deshpande
THE CRACKED CAST
NOVEMBER 14 & 15
Christine Salinas.
Conner Daniels.
Rachel Grove
Sandra Wilkinson.
Max Bennett.
Denise Tyde.
Jonathan Harris.
Annie Twilloil.
Taylor Watson.
Henry Pak
Kaitlyn Gomez
Joseph Taylor
Gabby Gomez
.Kelly Kobata
Maxwell Josef
.Claudia Read
Jonathan Kranz
Clara Shem-Tov
Kailee Barlics
Natalia Cervantes Chavez
ACTING TECHS CAST
James Worthington.
William Rookwood
John Taylor
Ben Johns.
Jessica Sparks.
Gracie Matthews
Trevor Wilmot.
Jett Alexander
Calvin Alvarez
Brayden Barlics
.Brendan Lyle
Nina Bryan
Gregory
THE SCENES
ACT 1
Drawing Room of Haversham Manor, 1920’s England
INTERMISSION
ACT 2
Drawing Room of Haversham Manor, later that day
THE CAST
KAILEE BARLICS (’26)
Kailee is so excited to be back on stage for her senior year and can’t wait for everyone to see this performance! She has been involved in theater for five years and has played a variety of roles, including Mal in Descendants, the Mayor of Munchkinland in The Wizard of Oz, and many ensemble parts. When she’s not on stage, Kailee enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, and softball, as well as spending time with friends. She hopes you enjoy the show!
NINA BRYAN (’26)
Nina is a senior and a first-year member of Oakwood’s Acting-Tech crew. She is excited to be part of her very first Oakwood production and to learn more about the behind-the-scenes side of theatre. Outside of theater, Nina’s favorite subject is history, and she plans to pursue a pre-law track in college. She would like to give a special thank you to Mrs. Blanchard for welcoming her into the theater program at the last minute and making this opportunity possible.
KINGSTON CALL (’26)
Kingston is excited to perform again on the Oakwood stage, where he has previously appeared as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz and Reverend Shaw Moore in Footloose. Outside of theater, he enjoys playing video games and volunteering to take care of cats. After graduation, he plans to study English or History in college to prepare to go to law school, while aspiring to continue acting in college or afterwards. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant encouragement and support. He hopes you enjoy the show!
KAITLYN GOMEZ (’26)
Kaitlyn is a senior who has been doing theater since 3rd grade. Past productions she has participated in have been Beauty and the Beast (twice!), Footloose, and Cinderella. Outside of theater, Kaitlyn spends most of her time working at Gilroy Gardens, but also enjoys hanging out with her friends, playing with her dogs, and talking. Kaitlyn would like to thank her mom and dad for their support. She would also like to thank her sister, Gabby, for making her high school theater experience extra special.
ISABELLA GREGORY (’26)
Isabella is super excited to be part of the tech and props crew for this production after working behind the scenes on The Wizard of Oz and Footloose over the past couple of years. As this is her final year at Oakwood, this play holds a special place in her heart, and she’s thrilled to help bring it to life. Outside of theater, Bella enjoys art and design, listening to music, and ice skating in her free time. She’s deeply grateful to her family and friends for always supporting and encouraging her to be part of the play!
LUKE HANSOTTE (‘26)
Luke is a senior who will be acting in his first play since 5th grade. He has been part of tech crew for five high school productions in the past, even joining the spring musical Footloose last year as Wes. He loves all sports, working out, and hanging out with friends. There has yet to have been an escape room that Luke cannot break out of. He hopes you enjoy the show!
CLARA SHEM-TOV (‘26)
Clara typically can be found in the tech booth but is excited to be onstage for this production. She has done almost every aspect of tech, mainly lighting, props, and stage management. Most recently she was the stage manager for Kimberly Akimbo and the scenic designer and stage manager for The Prom at SVCT. On the rare occasions that Clara is not at the theater, she enjoys baking, making puppets, and creating fake food props. She would like to thank Mrs. Blanchard for another fun opportunity.
CALLA CAVANAGH (‘27)
Calla is a junior at Oakwood, and is very excited for the production of The Play That Goes Wrong! In this play, Calla gets to try her hand at being the comedic character, and has had so much fun acting this part. Besides acting, Calla also engages in a multitude of other activities, such as dance, tennis, and most importantly, working towards her goal to be a future director. Calla believes that this show brings such great humor to the audience and the cast, and is very excited to be a part of it. She hopes you get to laugh and enjoy the show!
HANA COHEN (‘27)
Hana is a junior and is super excited to be doing another comedy as Denise in The Play that Goes Wrong. Hana has performed in many previous Oakwood productions, like last year’s Footloose and Radium Girls. Outside of Oakwood, she has played roles like Kira in Xanadu Jr. Other than being in theater, Hana is a ballet, jazz, and tap dancer. She also plays the piano, guitar, and drums, and enjoys songwriting. Hana thanks her family and friends for coming to the show (even if it goes wrong). Thanks for coming!
GABBY GOMEZ (‘27)
Gabby is very excited and grateful to be able to play Rachel (Mary Collymoore) in The Play That Goes Wrong. Last year she was in the school’s play Radium Girls as Mrs. Macneil and enjoyed playing the role very much. In her free time she loves doing arts and crafts like drawing and painting. Gabby would like to dedicate this performance to her family and friends (especially Kia Jones). She hopes you enjoy the show!
KIA JONES (‘27)
Kia is a 16 year old junior at Oakwood and is so excited to be playing Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong! Kia has been doing theater for about 3 years, and her previous roles include: Mary Poppins in Oakwood Middle School’s Mary Poppins Jr., Wendy Jo in Oakwood High School’s Footloose, and Kaylee last summer in SVCT’s The Prom. In her free time, Kia enjoys singing, crocheting, playing her instruments, making art, and playing tennis. Enjoy the show!
MAXWELL JOSEF (‘27)
Maxwell is excited to return to the Oakwood stage! His past credits at Oakwood include Radium Girls as Dr. Knef, and The Wizard of Oz as Nikko. He additionly performed in SVCT’s The Prom as Nick, Mean Girls as Mr. Duvall, and CMT’s Hadestown in the ensemble. He is also currently an Assistant Director for SVCT’s Fun Home. He hopes you enjoy the show!
KELLY KOBATA (‘27)
Kelly is a junior at Oakwood High School and is playing the role of Sandra (Florence Colleymoore) and is very excited to be apart of this production. She has been in numerous shows in the past, including Footloose as Chicago Trio (OPVA), Matilda as Alice (SVCT). She has also stage managed for The Prom (SVCT) and Kimberly Akimbo (Limelight). Outside of theater, Kelly enjoys chemistry, playing tennis, and cooking. She is so excited to take on this acting role, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
BRENDAN LYLE (‘27)
This is Brendan’s second year working in the Oakwood Theatre program. In his free time he enjoys playing sports and eating. This year he has really appreciated the opportunity to spend weekends working on constructing the set. He is particularly excited to work on this play because of the high reliance on technical components. He hopes that every audience member enjoys the production as much as he has.
CLAUDIA READ (‘27)
Claudia, a junior has performed in several Oakwood productions, including as the White Witch in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Madame Curie in Radium Girls, and a Bomont Trio member in Footloose. She has also recently been in Rent and Frozen at CMT. Her passions include horseback riding, tidepooling, music, theater, and learning languages. She loves spending time with friends and family (including her four cats) and would like to thank everyone who encourages, supports, and inspires her. She hopes you all love The Play that Goes Wrong!
JETT ALEXANDER (‘28)
Jett is excited to continue his theater journey, having previously performed as Oliver Warbucks in Annie along with various other childhood productions. Outside of theater, Jett is a dedicated and competitive powerlifter, as well as a skilled high jumper and sprinter in track. He also enjoys working with tech and appreciates the collaborative atmosphere that comes with building a show. Jett is grateful to be part of this production and looks forward to contributing both onstage and behind the scenes! He dedicates his work to his parents!
CALVIN ALVAREZ (‘28)
Calvin is excited to tech this production of The Play That Goes Wrong! This is his second production with the Oakwood Performing Arts Program. Last year, during Footloose, he helped build sets and ran the props shelf for every performance, including the matinee. After spending hours working on the set for this show, he hopes that it doesn’t fall apart and that you enjoy the chaos!
SAIDEE AVILA (‘28)
Saidee is a sophomore and excited to be in her first play at Oakwood. No stranger to the stage, Saidee has been in over 30 musicals! Favorite past roles include: Eurydice in Hadestown (CMTSJ), Anna in Frozen the Broadway Musical (CMTSJ), Diana Morales in A Chorus Line (Bellarmine College Prep), and Rusty in Footloose, (Oakwood School). When not at some kind of rehearsal, Saidee loves to hang out with friends, bake, and go thrift shopping.
BRAYDEN BARLICS (‘28)
Brayden is excited to help out with the lights for this eventful show! He has plenty of experience as part of the tech crew from his previous school, where he worked on productions of Shrek, Oliver!, and Annie. Brayden has loved collaborating with his friends throughout this process. His favorite classes are Theatrical Production Advanced and Entrepreneurship & Business Management. When he’s not behind the light board, you can find him at car shows or playing ice hockey. He thanks his family and friends for encouraging him to join Theatrical Production Advanced!
NATALIA CERVANTES CHAVEZ (‘28)
Natalia is super excited to be part of another Oakwood production after working on Footloose! This time, she got to help design the makeup looks for the whole cast, which has been one of her favorite parts of the process. This show is really funny and weird in the best way and working on it has been a lot of fun. Thanks to the cast and crew for making this such a great experience. She hopes you enjoy the show and don’t take anything to seriously.
RIA DESHPANDE (‘28)
Ria is 15 years old and is in 10th grade. This will be her 9th theatrical performance at Oakwood including Moana Jr., Puffs, Mary Poppins Jr., The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Newsies Jr., Canterville Ghost, and Footloose. She has also performed in Harmonies and ukulele at Oakwood. Her hobbies are swimming, Indian classical dance, ukulele, and art. Her favorite sports are basketball and volleyball. Ria gets a lot of support and love from her friends, family, and dog. She hopes you enjoy the show!
BRENNAN KLOTZBACH (‘28)
Brennan is so excited to return to the Oakwood stage, with the special addition of her sister directing. Her favorite past roles include Maggie in A Chorus Line, Tess in Crazy For You, and Cat in the Hat in Seussical. Most recently, Brennan was awarded SVCT’s Al Bloom award. When not performing, Brennan enjoys hanging out with friends and family, volunteering, and dancing. She thanks her family and friends for their support, hopes you enjoy the show!
JONATHAN KRANZ (‘28)
Jonathan excited to perform in his first ever play and 15th time on stage and 2nd show at Oakwood. He has enjoyed the challenge of not relying on vocals and dancing. When not on stage he can be found playing volleyball, on a bike ride, or a hike with his family and friends. Jonathan would like to give a big shout out to Klara, their student director, for her dedication and effort bringing this show to life.
HENRY MIHELICH (‘28)
Henry Mihelich is a sophomore here at Oakwood. He is happy to be playing Charles Haversham tonight. He has been enjoying theater here since 6th grade. You may have seen him as “Pulitzer” in Newsies or as “Peter” in The Lion,The Witch and The Wardrobe. He also likes setbuilding. He hopes you enjoy the show.
STHANIKA RAHOOL (‘28)
Sthanika Rahool is very excited to go back on the stage after a while, having played a Munchkin City Father in Wizard of Oz and ensemble in Footloose. She’s thrilled to be acting in The Play That Goes Wrong, her favorite play of all time, and cannot wait to see the product of everyone’s hard work. Sthanika usually loves swimming, baking, and flag football. She’s grateful to her family and friends for cheering her on and hopes that the audience enjoys the play!!!
JOSEPH TAYLOR (‘28)
Joseph is thrilled to be back on stage, where he played previous roles such as Edmund in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Weeds in The Canterville Ghost. He has loved the teamwork and effort everyone put into this production and is excited for the audience to see it as well. When not on stage, Joseph enjoys playing video games and basketball with his friends. He would like to thank his friends and family for always being there for him and hopes you enjoy the show!
THE DIRECTOR
KLARA KLOTZBACH (‘26)
Klara is so excited to be making her directorial debut! She normally performs on stage and has been in previous productions such as Footloose as Urleen, Mean Girls as Regina George, and Pippin as Leading Player. When not on stage, Klara enjoys spending time with friends and family, songwriting, and playing her guitar or ukulele. She also is a dance teacher at Tutu School and teaches kids as young as 18 months and as old as 8 years ballet. She hopes you enjoy the performance as much as she does!
THE STAGE MANAGE R
LUKE TITI (‘28)
Luke is the student stage manager for The Play That Goes Wrong. This is his 12th year at Oakwood and his fifth year working in tech. He has contributed to many Oakwood productions, most recently Footloose and Radium Girls. In his spare time, Luke enjoys experimenting with technology and staying active— whether it’s playing basketball or skiing nearly every weekend. He’s also an avid sports fan who loves watching football and basketball.
LIGHTING DESIGNER
TANNER OTA (‘28)
Tanner is excited to be back in the tech booth for his first high school show! He’s done tech for Mary Poppins Jr., Newsies Jr., The Canterville Ghost, among others in the past. Outside the booth, he enjoys playing and watching sports, especially basketball, and hanging out with friends and family. He wants to thank his family for their continuous support and hopes you enjoy the show!
BACKSTAGE TECH
CHARLIE WAGNER (‘28)
Charlie is a tech for The Play that Goes Wrong. This is his first time actually participating in a theatrical performance as he has helped backstage with set construction. He is excited to see how his first performance he helped with will do. His favorite subjects are Math and AP Computer Science A. He’d like to thank his parents for supporting him with the tools he needs to do good things.
THANK YOU
Ted & Michelle Helvey
Dr. Cameron Helvey
Isaac Berniker
Stephanie Salinas
Ryan Willis Dana Bruning
Melissa Goulart
Nick Kaufman
George Gomez
Nicole Bayley
Melissa Barrow
Leisha Babayan
BEHIND THE SCENES
Performing Arts Dept Chair & Drama Teacher.
Tech Director.
Master Carpenters.
Costumer. .
Speech Coach
Detail Painter
Artistic Design.
Lighting Concept. .
Photography & Design Graphics
Production Coordinator
Videographer
. .Colleen Blanchard
..Skye Taylor
.Larry Tom & Mike Cavanagh
Kathy Tom
.Luna DeCurtis
.Janelle Gallagher
.Advanced Theater Class 2024-2025
Aakash Shakya & Sian Holter
. Tere Casey
Kelli Frazer
.Rob Cohen
SPECIAL THANKS
WEEKEND SET & PROP CONSTRUCTION
Kelly Kobata
Luke Titi
Mike Bruno
Mike Cavanagh
Brendan Lyle
Dawn Lyle
Clara Shem-Tov
Shachar Shem-Tov
Jennifer Eichholtz
Henry Mihelich
Luke Hansotte
Luna DeCurtis
Larry Tom
Travis Blanchard
Colleen Blanchard
Melanie Chipman
Hamilton Blanchard
Roman Marquez
Kia Jones
Ronan Casey
Klara Klotzbach
Brady Kurimoto
Logan Clink
Lisa Titi (set construction food)
CAST MEAL COORDINATORS & VOLUNTEERS
Emily Shem-Tov
Shachar Shem-Tov
Emily Liu-Elizabeth
Lisa Titi
Amanda Mehlich
Jennifer Eichholtz
Anita Jones
Ponny Cavanagh
Libby Kranz
Chris and Rie Taylor
Luna DeCurtis
Susan Alexander
Stephanie Neustadter
Dawn Lyle
A huge thank-you to all the families whose generosity, donations, and volunteer hours helped keep this show standing—well, mostly standing! Your support behind the scenes (and sometimes on them) made all the difference in bringing this wonderfully chaotic production to life.
Murder at Haversham Manor Cast
Christine Salinas . . .. . . . .Director of the Cornley Drama Society
Carey / Conner Daniels .
Robert Grove . .
Rachel Grove . .
Sandra Wilkinson .
Max Bennett. . .
Henry Pak. . . .
Denise Tyde
Jonathan Harris .
. .Inspector Carter
.Thomas Colleymoore
Molly Colleymoore
. Florence Colleymoore
. . Cecil Haversham
. Arthur the Gardener
.Perkins, the Butler
. Charles Haversham
Annie Twilloil . . . . . Stage Manager / later Florence Colleymoore
Taylor Watson .
Tego Frazer
.Lighting and Sound Operator
Murder at Haversham Manor Acting Techs Cast
Jessica Sparks is beyond excited to be wrangling wires, props, and her sanity for the show. Jessica’s technical “talents” include plugging things in the wrong way, yelling “we’ll fix it live!” with confidence, and losing both her cues and a dog, in the same night. Previous “acting” credits include playing a fainting extra in her cousin’s TikTok and being a human spotlight (literally holding a flashlight for two hours). She would like to thank the stage floor for catching her every time she’s tripped.
Gracie Matthews is thrilled to be working as a backstage tech for this production. She's a perfectionist and super good at what she does, making sure everyone's on task and getting things done, as well as helping the actors and tech with any issues they may have! Although not big into theater, she's done tons of productions before since she's talented at so many things! In her free time, she loves reading horror novels!
Ben Johns keeps the backstage running smoothly; lights, sound, and set pieces are all in his capable hands. He’s notorious for having a bag of McDonald’s fries nearby, claiming they give him “tech magic powers.” Quick with a joke and always ready to lend a hand, Archie makes even the busiest rehearsal feel fun. He may sneak a bite in between cues, but he never misses a cue himself. His castmates know from experience that every fry comes with a price.
This is James Worthngton’s first time working on a theater production, and while he originally joined to complete volunteer hours, he’s discovered that the behind-the-scenes world is more engaging than he expected. From setting up lights to helping with scene changes, James has enjoyed learning how every detail comes together to make a show run smoothly. Though he doesn’t plan to pursue theater long-term, he’s proud to have been part of the team bringing this play to life. James would like to dedicate his work on this production to his Dad!
William Rookwood is proud to serve as the Cornley Drama Society’s official weapons manager—a position he created for himself after “accidentally” misplacing several prop swords during Julius Caesar. In The Murder at Haversham Manor, William ensures that all weaponry is completely safe… most of the time. When he’s not wrangling daggers, revolvers, or collapsing candlesticks, he assists with scene changes, emergency repairs, and the occasional first aid situation. William would like to remind the audience that any loud bangs or suspicious injuries tonight are absolutely intentional. Probably.
John Taylor is thrilled to be part of the Cornley Drama Society’s tech team for The Murder at Haversham Manor! When not handling lighting cues or resetting the (constantly collapsing) set, John can often be found helping his good friend search for a lost Duran Duran CD—a mission nearly as dramatic as the play itself. He takes great pride in keeping the show running smoothly… or at least running. John would like to thank his fellow crew members for their bravery, quick thinking, and willingness to pretend none of the disasters are their fault.
Murder at Haversham Manor Cast
Max is in his first year at Cornley Polytechnic where he is studying human geograph and crime. He is an avid fan of films and his favourite movie is The Legend of Bagger Vance which he has seen 27 times. This is Max’s first production with the society. He is very excited to be coming on board and glad to give the Drama Society a large portion of his recent inheritance to help the production reach the West End stage.
Jonathan takes on the challenging role of Charles Haversham, a man who has faked his own death to catch his brother making moves on his wife. Jonathan brings a unique flair to the part— occasionally forgetting he’s supposed to be dead, entering at all the wrong times, and proving that even corpses can cough. His interactions with the rest of the cast add an extra layer of comedy (and confusion), especially when their mistakes spiral back to him. Despite the chaos, Jonathan is proud of his deadly performance in The Murder at Haversham Manor!
This is Robert’s fifth production with the Cornley Drama Society, where he has been a member for three years. Past credits include A Navidad Carol (as Scrooge), The Lion and The Wardrobe (as The Lion), and Hamlet (every role, twice). Robert is also the author of several reflections on acting, including Pretending to Listen, Everyone Is Looking At YOU, and Respect for Backting: How to Act With Your Back. Robert would like to thank his parents for raising such a wonderful actor.
Christine is thrilled to present her directorial debut, The Murder at Haversham Manor. She has worked hard to help Cornley Drama Society become a more preferable theater company. Chris has acted in multiple shows before, using her theater experience to direct this play to the best of her ability. Outside of theater, Chris does nothing--theater is her life. But either way, she hopes you enjoy the fruits of the society's labor and be entertained by the play!
Carey Daniels (Inspector Carter) is honored to participate in the thrilling play, The Murder at Haversham Manor. Carey is fascinated by bringing fictional characters to life, and in her free time she loves to write and read British literature. Recently, Carey has taken a keen interest in directing. During this production, she has thoroughly enjoyed shadowing her director in addition to taking on the lead role. Past credits include Professor Plum in Clue and Vera Claythorne in Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.
Annie is excited to be stage managing for the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society! She first got involved when a friend asked her to help backstage, and she’s been hooked ever since. She loves organizing, problemsolving, and doing her best to keep things running smoothly. Outside of theater, Annie likes baking and running track. She would like to thank her friends for always encouraging her and hopes you enjoy The Murder at Haversham Manor.
Sandra Wilkinson (appearing as Florence Colleymore) dreams of a career on Broadway. She has been with Cornley Polytech Drama Society for a long time, and has done shows like The Lion and the Wardrobe as the Wardrobe, James Where’s Your Peach? as Tree #2, and her favorite, the One Man Show: Romeo and Juliet, a show she produced herself. If you’re a talent agent please contact her at 408-123-456, not that she needs work or anything with her very very busy schedule. However, she might make an exception.
Taylor is a sophomore in high school and pretty much the head of everything techwise, but specializes in sound. She is really only here because Chris begged her to be. Taylor dabbles in many activities, but enjoys painting, baking, and performing in her band, Suburban Meltdown, the most. Because of her busy extracurricular life, she is a major insomniac and is always seen with an energy drink and her phone in her hand.
Denise is the newest member of the Cornley Drama Society and hopes to make friends. She joined after she failed the tryouts for soccer, golf, basketball, and frisbee. Outside of acting, she has many interests like soccer, golf, basketball, and frisbee. Denise is very nervous for this production, and hopes she doesn’t forget her lines and definitely didn’t write them on her arm just in case (sorry Chris). Her only acting credit includes her first-grade production of “Lion King Jr.” where she played a tree. Credits: Tree.
Arthur the Gardener is a very oblivious, blunt, brute….he has a dog named Winston who he cares for deeply but always seems to misbehave in the worst moments. Arthur still just loves his job and tries catching any suspicious things around the premises which will make his bosses proud to have hired him! Ok that’s it…and know he just loves to stick his shovel in people’s affairs 24/7 Denise is the newest member of the Cornley Drama Society and hopes to make friends. She joined after she failed the tryouts for soccer, golf, basketball, and frisbee. Outside of acting, she has many interests like soccer, golf, basketball, and frisbee. Denise is very nervous for this production, and hopes she doesn’t forget her lines and definitely didn’t write them on her arm just in case (sorry Chris). Her only acting credit includes her first-grade production of “Lion King Jr.” where she played a tree. Credits: Tree.
Murder at Haversham Manor Cast
Max is excited to perform in Murder in Haversham Manor. He thinks it’s really cool. He would like to thank his family, who has donated 85% of the funds to the Cornley Drama Society.
Arthur the Gardener is honored to be part of this very important and serious production. He has recently discovered a deep passion for the stage. Arthur has been rehearsing very hard and even practiced his lines with his plants at home, who gave great feedback. This is his first real acting role, but he’s confident his excellent shovel-holding skills have prepared him well. He would like to remind everyone to stay hydrated just as plants need too. Denise is very nervous for this production, and hopes she doesn’t forget her lines and definitely didn’t write them on her arm just in case (sorry Chris). Her only acting credit includes her first-grade production of “Lion King Jr.” where she played a tree. Credits: Tree.
Connor Daniels is excited to be in The Murder at Haversham Manor with the Cornley Theater Production as Inspector Carter. He’s a seasoned veteran at this company, with many roles such as Peter Pan in Peter Pan, Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, and Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Outside of acting, he takes singing lessons, writes short stories, and plays the violin and piano. He also performs as a lead in the local barbershop quartet. He would like to shout out himself for doing an awesome job for this production, and hopes you enjoy the show.
Rachel was very confident she would get the role as Mary Collymoore in The Murder at Haversham Manor. She has been acting for 3 years and is positive that her acting career will sky rocket after this show. Rachel would like to dedicate this show to herself because she is very proud of how amazing and perfect her acting is. Enjoy the show!
Chris, short for Christine, is the head of the Cornley Drama Society and is proud to present The Murder at Haversham Manor as her directorial debut! Chris has been working hard to make sure this production would be the best, and she believes that this production will be the Society’s best yet. Chris enjoys theater a lot, and she hopes you enjoy the show more!
Jonathan Is an experienced actor who debuted on the not quite a hit broadway show
“Moist: A Damp Musical” where he played the villain Darry the Dehumidifier. Outside of his one broadway show, Jonathan has done many shows with Cornley Drama Society including James where’s your peach (James) and The Miserables our english only version of Les Miserables (Fantine). He is looking forward to his last show with Cornley Drama Society, as a week after closing he will be leaving to Botswana to pursue his musical career.
Annie is excited to be stage managing for the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society! She first got involved when a friend asked her to help backstage, and she’s been hooked ever since. She loves organizing, problemsolving, and doing her best to keep things running smoothly. Outside of theater, Annie likes baking and running track. She would like to thank her friends for always encouraging her and hopes you enjoy The Murder at Haversham Manor.
Denise is delighted to play Perkins in “The Murder at Haversham Manor.” She recently took up acting for the first time since high school, following a brief job as a waitress. Despite occasional challenges, she’s proud of herself for how much effort she’s put in and, considering her lengthy hiatus from performing, for doing better than she thought she would. She’s loved getting to know her stage mates, now some of her best and only friends. She hopes you all enjoy the show and that you find it to be splendiforuse!
Taylor’s on the tech crew, running lights, sound, and all the things that only get noticed when they go wrong. She does the bare minimum to keep the play moving, making it obvious she’d rather be anywhere else. When she’s dragged onstage as Sandra, the fiery, ambitious role turns flat; her lines come out like a grocery list, frustrating the other actors but amusing her. She’s not here for passion or perfection, just enough effort to hold her spot and get through the show.
Sandra Wilkinson dreams of being on Broadway, with all the work she’s done she wildly deserves it in her opinion. She has been with Cornley Polytech Drama Society for a long time, and has done shows like The Lion and the Wardrobe as the Wardrobe, James Where’s Your Peach? as Tree #2, and her favorite, the One Man Show: Romeo and Juliet, a show she produced herself. If you’re a talent agent please contact her at 408-123-4567, not that she needs work or anything with her very very busy schedule. She might make an exception however.
