OLP The Tempest Playbill 2022

PLAYBILL

Aquinas Amphitheater

Academy of Our Lady of Peace

San Diego, CA THE

TEMPEST

written by William Shakespeare

produced and directed by MR. JUSTIN TRACY

Academy of Our Lady of Peace

AQUINAS THEATER

presents DIRECTOR

THE TEMPEST

written by William Shakespeare

produced and directed by MR. JUSTIN TRACY

Mr. Justin Tracy

STAGE MANAGER

Lora Frigerio ‘23

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Maggie Holcomb ‘24

APPRENTICE TO THE PRODUCTION MANAGER

Alexis Esparza-Martin ‘25

MANAGEMENT’S ASSISTANT

Jorielle Nyla Bettinger ‘24

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Catie Nickoli ‘23

APPRENTICE TO THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Kasey Day ‘24

CHOREAGRAPHERS

Iliana Mariano ‘24 & Lucia Del Rio ‘24

ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSER

Isabelle Socorro Islas ‘23

HEADS OF SET CONSTRUCTION & RUN CREW

Alex Morland-Tellez ‘25 & Jeanette Dizon ‘24

HEADS OF PROPS

Christina Cornejo ‘24 & Bridget Duffy ‘24

SOUND DESIGNERS

Isabelle Socorro Islas ‘23 & Namie Adriano ‘23

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Mer Carterette ‘23

APPRENTICE TO THE LIGHTING DESIGNER

Natalie Wilkins ‘24

COSTUME DESIGNERS

Ginny Kerr ‘24 & Romina Sierra ‘24

MUSIC DIRECTORS

Isabelle Socorro Islas ‘23, Lizette Camarena ‘23 & Kelly Rickwa ‘24

HEAD OF PUBLICITY

Kasey Day ‘24

The Tempest is a participant in the California Educational Theatre Association High School Theatre Festival.

Letter from the Director:

Pop quiz: What about our production of THE TEMPEST would have been illegal in Shakespeare’s time?

If you said women and girls performing on stage you are correct!

It’s amazing how far society has come, and it makes me wonder what barriers will soon fall?

THE TEMPEST is a beautiful play full of flawed characters. There is a melancholy to it, as though the author knew it was his last.

The characters have to learn hard lessons, but it is a story of redemption, love, and the pursuit of freedom.

It’s a very musical play, and I am so proud of the work done by Isabelle Socorro Islas ‘23. Ever since frosh year, this student has produced amazing music for us! I can’t wait for you to hear this soundscape.

The student assistant directors have truly learned to plot a course and reach a destination. Catie Nickoli ‘23 and Kasey Day ‘24 have been amazing leaders and creators in this process, working with the choreography team to put together significant portions of the show.

My management team, led by Stage Manager Lora Frigerio ‘23 and Production Manager Maggie Holcomb ‘24, has done incredible work! Theatre at OLP is like running a small city, and I’m so grateful to all the folks who keep the trains on time.

The crew on our productions continue to be larger than our cast at OLP which is a detail in which I take pride. Department Heads are not the only ones who make it happen, but they are a unified force that compounds to amazing execution.

Enjoy the show!

Mr. Justin Tracy Director and Producer

CAST CAST

Boatswain…………………………………………….…...….. Bethany Isabella McDonald ‘26

Master……………………………………………………………………….…….. Kelly Rickwa ‘24

Alonso…………………………………………………………………...…….. Cassie Mayberry ‘24

Antonio………………………………………………………………………….. Jordan Smith ‘24

Gonzalo………………………………………………………………………….. Alyssa Holguin ‘25

Miranda……………………………………………………………………………..Kasey Day ‘24

Prospero…………………………………………….………………………….. Belyeziin Farley ‘23

Ariel………………………………..……………………………...…...Cami Arellano-Beltrán ‘23

Caliban……………………………………….………………………………..Priscilla Palacios ‘23

Ferdinand…………………………………..……………………………………..Catie Nickoli ‘23

Sebastian………………………………………..…………………….Marlet Carillo Mendivil ‘25

SPRITES

Aaliyah Thomas ‘24, Alexa Nordstrom ‘26, Alyssa Holguin ‘25, Ava Cui ‘26, Bethany Isabella McDonald ‘26, Cassie Mayberry ‘24, Jordan Smith ‘24, Katelyn Hunter ‘25, Kelly Rickwa ‘24, Lizette Camarena ‘23, Lorraine Prentice ‘24, Mary Lund ‘26, Marlet Carillo Mendivil ‘25, MJ Matthews ‘23, Sarah Kuhn ‘23, Sophia Fernandez ‘26, Valetta Grimm ‘26

MARINERS

Cassandra Esquivel ‘25, Catherine Covington ‘26, Eloise Cosky ‘26, Giselle Osuna ‘23, Morgan Brady ‘24, Paloma Avery ‘26

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS

CREW

MUSIC

ORGINAL SCORE

SETS/PROPS CONSTRUCTION

Cassandra Esquivel ‘25, Catherine Covington ‘26, Eloise Cosky ‘26, Giselle Osuna ‘23, Izzy Hemmens ‘25, Linda Dominguez ‘25, Madison Cuevas ‘26 Morgan Brady ‘24, Natalie DuBreuil ‘25, Paloma Avery ‘26, Thea Tabuena ‘23, Valeria Pizarro ‘ 25

RUN CREW

Bridget Duffy ‘24, Cassandra Esquivel ‘25, Catherine Covington ‘26, Christina Cornejo ‘24, Eloise Cosky ‘26, Giselle Osuna ‘23, Morgan Brady ‘24, Natalie DuBreuil ‘25, Paloma Avery ‘26, Thea Tabuena ‘23

LIGHTING DESIGN

Adelaide Tureson ‘26, Alyssa Karaniwan ‘23, Ava Harris ‘24, Eliza Spellios ‘24, Emiko Hina ‘24, Joycee Dang ‘25, Mercedes Payne ‘24, Natalie Wilkins ‘24, Vanessa Estrada Garza ‘23, Kate Walker ‘24

SOUND DESIGN

Carmela Fallica ‘25, Emilie Lindsey ‘24, Emily Yeatts ‘24, Emma Persichilli ‘24, Kaylee Johnson ‘24, Kiera Wentzel ‘25, Linda Dominguez ‘25

COSTUME DESIGN

Emma Huber ‘26, Jennielle Munos ‘25, Justine Fenuku ‘24, Mary Lund ‘26, Peyton Moore ‘24, Victoria Agonoy ‘23

HAIR/MAKEUP

Lizette Camarena ‘23

HOUSE MANAGEMENT

Madison Cuevas ‘26

NAMIE ADRIANO ‘23 Co-Head of Sound

Namie is excited to be one of your Sound Crew Heads for OLP’s production of The Tempest! Namie has been involved in crew since her junior year, beginning with sound crew for Shrek the Musical. Though not involved in OLP Drama for very long, Namie is determined to make this the best show it can be. Namie thanks everyone for their support through life and she hopes you enjoy the show!

CAMI ARELLANO-BELTRAN ‘23 Ariel

Cami is excited to be in her final play at OLP. She has been part of the various theater productions since her freshman year. It is a bittersweet experience as she reflects upon her time ending with the OLP drama program. The entire team has worked so hard on this production of The Tempest and she is so happy to be able to do another Shakespearean play during her time at OLP. She really hopes you enjoy the show just as much as she has enjoyed acting in it.

JORIELLE NYLA BETTINGER ‘24 Management’s Assistant

Jori is so excited for this year’s production of The Tempest ! She has been loving every role in the theater program that she’s been a part of since freshman year. Jori hopes you enjoy this awesome voyage OLP’s theater program gets to take you on!

VICTORIA AGONOY ‘23 Costume Design

Victoria is very excited to finally be a part of the OLP theater as a member of the wonderful “costume crew.” Victoria is a Senior with a passion for the arts, even with little time to engage in the arts. This is Victoria’s first production with OLP and she would like to thank friends and family for all of their support. Victoria hopes you enjoy the show!

PALOMA AVERY ‘26 Sets/Props Design and Run Crew

Paloma Avery is a Freshman at OLP and joined the crew with her friends. Paloma has helped to create props for the play and has learned to use multiple tools. She has had a great time hanging out with her friends and she has created better friendships.

MORGAN BRADY ‘24 Sets/Props Design and Run Crew

Morgan is happy to be a part of the crew team for Shakespeare’s The Tempest This is her second show with OLP, having done set construction and run crew for Shrek: The Musical her sophomore year. She hopes you enjoy the show!

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LIZETTE CAMARENA ‘23 Music Director, Juno & Sprite

Lizette is so excited to be doing theater during her senior year at OLP! She loves being a part of the OLP Drama community. She was in Shrek as the Dragon and The Iliad, the Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology as Jason of the Argonauts, Hector of Troy, and Calypso. She has made some of her best friends here and is excited to see how everyone develops in their art. She wants to thank everyone here for coming and being a part of this experience.

CHRISTINA CORNEJO ‘24 Run Crew and Co-Head of Props

Christina is so excited to start off the year with The Tempest! She had so much fun leading props for the first time and can’t wait to continue for further shows. Christina would like to thank her family and friends for being so supportive and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

CATHERINE COVINGTON ‘26 Sets/Props Design nd Run Crew

Catherine has never been more excited to participate in her first play here at OLP as part of the crew. She heard many stories from her sister, who was also part of the crew, when she was young, and now it’s a reality for her! Catherine can’t wait for what is yet to come in her next years at OLP. She would like to thank her family and friends for their awesome support, and hopes you enjoy the show!

MARLET CARRILLO ‘25 Sebastian and Sprite

Marlet is very excited to appear in another production at OLP. She has participated in past productions, playing Baby Bear in Shrek: The Musical and starred as Hephaestus, Aeolus, and a few other roles in The Iliad, the Odyssey, and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less. She is happy to be in her third production and wants to thank her friends and family for their support. She hopes you enjoy the show!

ELOISE COSKY ‘26 Sets/Props Design and Run Crew

Eloise is very happy to be a part of this production. She is a freshman at OLP and is trying to get involved in as many things as she can. This is her first production and she is so excited. Doing sets/props construction has taught her many things involving painting and using certain equipment. She is also excited for future plays whether being in the audience or helping on set.

MER CARTERETTE ‘23 Head of Lights

This is Mer’s fourth OLP production and first production as Head of Lighting Crew! Mer has worked up to this moment since freshman year and is “Oh So Glad” to have made it to senior year in this production of The Tempest. Mer would like to thank all of the crew for bringing this program to life - those who have graduated and those who carry on the spirit now. Enjoy!

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MADISON CUEVAS ‘26 Sets/Props Design and Run Crew

Madison is so excited to be part of The Tempest and is so grateful to her friends and family. Enjoy the show!

AVA CUI ‘26 Sprite

Ava is so excited to perform as part of the cast in her first OLP Production, The Tempest! She has done other shows outside of school and is very happy to be taking part in one at OLP during her freshman year. Ava wants to thank her family and friends for being very helpful and supportive and hopes the audience will enjoy the show.

JOYCEE DANG ‘25 Costumes

Joycee is so excited to be part of the show! Thank you to all her family and friends.

KASEY DAY ‘24 Apprentice to the Assistant Director and Head of Publicity

Kasey is very grateful to be playing Miranda during her third year of theater at OLP. Through The Tempest of rehearsals, it was the magic of friendship that kept the theater ship afloat. She would like to thank the patient logman that she shadowed as assistant director as well as her countless supportive friends.

LUCIA DEL RIO ‘24 Choreographer

Lucia is so happy to be a part of her first production at the Academy. She is glad she was able to use her dance experience at OLP and is thankful for the people who gave her this opportunity. She is so excited for everyone to see the production!

JEANETTE DIZON ‘24 Co-Head of Set Construction and Run Crew

Jeanette has been in two OLP productions: Shrek the Musical and The Greeks

She had an amazing time being a part of the crew and then learning to lead for the first time. And she can’t wait to learn more about set construction and how to lead the run crew again. Jeanette would like to thank her co-head, Alex, and her amazing set construction and run crew for their time and effort that has been put into this amazing production. She hopes you sit back, relax and enjoy Shakespeare’s last play, The Tempest.

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LINDA DOMINGUEZ ‘25 Sound Design and Set/Props Design

Linda is so hyped for this year’s fall show. She has been a part of the sound crew since freshman year. Linda loves working on crew and is so excited for you all to see The Tempest She would like to thank her family for picking her up late from school and her friends on crew for helping make work so fun. The Tempest slayed, enjoy!

BRIDGET DUFFY ‘24 Run Crew and Co-Head of Props

Bridget is excited to be a part of yet another OLP play as a crew member. This is Bridget’s first year in a leadership position for OLP’s theater program, yet she has been in drama productions since sophomore year. As a junior, Bridget hopes to make the most of the year and continue to form friendships in this production and in the future!

CASSANDRA ESQUIVEL ‘25 Sets/Props Design and Run Crew

Cassie is excited to be a part of this year’s production of The Tempest as one of the crew members of the Props and Sets Department. This was her first experience being part of the crew at OLP and she enjoyed every bit of it! She would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her to join this amazing team. She would especially like to thank her mom for driving her. She hopes you enjoy the show!

NATALIE DUBREUIL ‘25 Sets/Props Design and Run Crew

Natalie is really excited for this year’s production of The Tempest. It is her second year on crew; she is on set construction and run crew. She is so happy with all of the new friends that she has made along the way. Natalie would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her to join. Natalie emphasizes the phrase “YOLO.”

ALEXIS ESPARZA MARTIN ‘25 Apprentice to the Production Manager

Alexis is very excited to be a part of such an amazing product and cannot wait for you to see the product of everyone’s effort and dedication! She has been a part of the run crew and set construction for two shows and is happy to be moving forward as an apprentice to the production manager. She is thrilled to be working with such amazing people. She hopes you enjoy the show. Everyone has worked very hard to make this show as amazing as possible!

VANESSA ESTRADA GARZA ‘23 Lighting Design

Vanessa is extremely excited to be doing the lighting for this year’s production of The Tempest. She’s been a part of the crew since freshman year, making this her third production at the Academy. Vanessa loves the amazing and positive atmosphere created by both cast and crew. She hopes you love the show as much as she does!

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CARMELA FALLICA ‘25 Lighting Design

Carmela is very excited to participate in this year’s production of The Tempest alongside many of her friends. Having the opportunity to take part in sound production, she has met many new faces and continues to learn from others around her. Carmela would like to thank all her peers and crew heads for their endless support. She hopes you all enjoy the show!

BELYEZIIN FARLEY ‘23 Prospero

Belyeziin is so excited to be Próspero in The Tempest. She wants to thank her family for their support. She hopes you enjoy the show.

‘24 Costume Design

JUSTINE FENUKU

This is Justine’s second-ever OLP theater production, and Justine is very excited. Justine first experienced what drama can be like during The Greeks. Justine is excited to experience a much more rigorous style of work! Justine hopes that you enjoy this year’s production, and costumes!

GRIMM ‘26 Sprite

VALETTA

Valetta Grimm is a freshman at Our Lady of Peace. She is thrilled to play a sprite in this year’s fall production, The Tempest . At a young age, Valetta took an interest in the arts, learning ballet and tap. This brought her to study at Junior Theatre at Balboa Park. She hopes you enjoy the play!

LORA

FRIGERIO ‘23 Stage Manager

Lora is beyond excited for you to see OLP’s production of The Tempest! Not only is this Lora’s seventh OLP production, but also it’s also her second production as stage manager. She’s so happy that she got to spend the first part of her senior year with some of the best people that she’s ever met and she’s so proud of everyone who was part of this show. She wants to thank her family and her best friends for all their love and support. Bye for now! See you in the spring!

AVA

HARRIS ‘24 Lighting Design

Ava is so excited to be a part of the crew once again after doing it for Shrek the Musical last year. She hopes you all enjoy the show!

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IZZY HEMMENS ‘25 Sets/Props Design

Izzy was so excited to join the crew this year and do set construction. It is her first time being part of a drama production at OLP and she absolutely loves it. She has built so many friendships from it and she has learned a lot of new things. She would like to thank her mom and dad for driving her to all the practices and for supporting her with this commitment. She hopes you enjoy the show!

JAMIE HO ‘25

Trinculo

This is Jamie’s fourth performance at OLP and Jamie is extremely excited. Previous roles include Mad Hatter in Shrek, Mad Hatter in Spring Sing ‘22, and Agamemnon in The Greeks. Jamie would like to thank friends and family for everything they’ve done. Jamie hopes you enjoy the play!! :)

ALYSSA HOULGIN ‘25 Gonzalo and Sprite

Alyssa is excited to play the overly-optimistic Gonzalo in her third show with OLP drama. As a freshman, she played Young Fiona in Shrek: the Musical and Miss Henderson in The Greeks . When she’s not in school or practicing her lines, she enjoys spending time with her family, taking care of her turtle, or playing cello with the San Diego Youth Symphony. She thanks her family and friends for all of their support and she hopes you enjoy the show!

EMIKO HINA ‘24 Lighting Design

Emiko has been working with the thespians club since freshman year, and “The Tempest” will be her first production working with lights. Everyone has been working so hard, and she is incredibly proud. She would like to thank her mother for funding her UberEats ™.

MAGGIE HOLCOMB ‘24 Production Manager

Maggie is thrilled to be serving as Production Manager for The Tempest. This is Maggie’s third show with OLP Drama as a part of Management, having been the Assistant Director of “Shrek the Musical ‘’ and the Production Manager for “The Iliad, the Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less.” Other Productions at the Academy include: Newsboy in “Women’s Suffrage Project”, Actor in Freshman Spring Thing, Production Manager and Zazu in the “Disney Dinner Party”, Producer of the 2022 “One Acts Play Festival,” & Stage Manager of “So You Had a Bad Date” & “Till Death Do Us Part” Maggie would like to thank friends and family for all of their love and support.

EMMA

HUBER ‘26

Costume Design

Emma is very excited to take part in her very first production at OLP as one of your costume crew members. Emma would like to thank the OLP pro-duction team for allowing her to take part in this. She hopes you enjoy the show!

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KATELYN HUNTER ‘25

Adrian and Sprite

Katelyn is delighted to be a part of OLP’s production of The Tempest this fall. Katelyn participated in “The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less” at OLP freshman year, and is very excited for Katelyn’s second show with OLP. Katelyn loves working with the interesting and talented people who are part of OLP theater, and hopes you enjoy the show!

KAYLEE JOHNSON ‘24

Sound Design

This is Kaylee’s third production at OLP doing sound crew. She is so excited to participate in this year’s The Tempest, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

ISABELLE

SOCORRO ISLAS ‘23

Co-Head of Sound/Music Director and Original Music Composer

Isabelle is so excited for you to watch (and listen!) to The Tempest! She has been a part of every drama production since freshman year. This year, she is so lucky to be scoring The Tempest. She is grateful for all her friends and family, both in and out of OLP theater, for their support and inspiration. She hopes you enjoy the show!

ALYSSA KARANIWAN ‘23

Lighting Design

Alyssa is excited to be back on crew in her Senior year for another production after doing House Management in her Freshman year for Hamlet. She hopes you enjoy the show!

GINNY KERR ‘24

Co-Head of Costume Design

Ginny is very pleased to be in this year’s production of The Tempest as one of the Costume Heads. She has been part of the costume department since Sophomore Year and loves being able to be a part of these productions at OLP. Ginny would like to thank her friends and family for being supportive and she hopes you enjoy the show.

SARAH KUHN ‘23

Sprite

Dance Captain

Sarah is thrilled to be performing again! This is her third production at OLP, and her second time performing Shakespeare, after Hamlet in her freshman year. Sarah loves contributing to such amazing shows, and hopes that you enjoy the show!

Emilie Lindsey ‘24 Sound Design

Emilie is very excited to be a part of another production at OLP as a member of the sound crew. This is her second theater production here, and she is thrilled to be a part of putting on this amazing show. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

MJ MATTHEWS ‘23

Sprite

MJ is very excited to finally be involved in the OLP Drama department, playing a Sprite in The Tempest! This is her first year participating in drama and she could not think of a better way to spend her senior year. She hopes you enjoy the show!

ILIANA MARIANO ‘24 Choreographer

Iliana is so excited for you to see The Tempest and watch the sprites dance the night away. This is her third production working behind the scenes at OLP, where she has previously been a part of the sound and run crew. She hopes you enjoy the show!

MARY LUND ‘26 Sprite Costume Design

Mary is excited to be in her first performance as a dancer in The Tempest. She also has participated in costumes and would like to thank her crew heads, family, and friends for supporting and encouraging her. She loves the theater community here at OLP and hopes that you enjoy The Tempest.

CASSIE MAYBERRY ‘24 Alonso and Sprite

Cassie is excited to be in her first Shakespeare production at OLP as Alonso, the King of Naples. Her previous shows at OLP involve Shrek: The Musical as

Teen Fiona, The Greeks as Zeus, and many more throughout elementary and middle school. She has been active in theater since preschool and is excited to continue it in her third year at OLP. Cassie thoroughly enjoys all the experiences and memories she has made within OLP drama and can’t wait to make even more.

BETHANY ISABELLA MCDONALD ‘26

Boatswain and Sprite

Bethany Isabella McDonald is excited to be a part of The Tempest, for she is working with the OLP Drama Program for the first time! Bethany enjoys being around others and putting on a whole different person from who she is. She would like to thank her parents for their support and encouragement to pursue drama. She would also like to thank her little sister for always being by her side when things got tough juggling school and the production. Bethany hopes you enjoy the show!

PEYTON MOORE ‘24

Costume Design

Peyton is happy to be helping backstage in her first production at OLP. This is her first year doing costumes for the crew and is very excited to continue in the crew for future shows. Peyton would like to thank her family and friends for the endless love and support. Hope you enjoy the show!

JENNIELLE MUNOZ ‘25

Costume Design

Jennielle has worked hard and ecstatic to become a part of this year’s amazing production. Being close with friends and collaborating with other parts of the crew is an exciting experience. Jennielle has never been a part of an OLP production and this experience makes her want to join in the following years. Jennielle would like to thank Joycee, the one who convinced her to join, and her friends, who help her with everything.

CATIE NICKOLI ‘23 Assistant Director

Ferdinand

Catie is so excited to be Assistant Directing for the first main-stage play at OLP, while also playing Ferdinand! You might recognize Catie from roles like Achilles from The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less! or Freddie Mercury from OLP’s Spring Sing Untold Stories. Catie would like to thank Assistant Director Shadow, Kasey Day (aka Miranda). Enjoy the show!

ALEX MORLAND-TELLEZ ‘25 Co-Head of Set Construction and Run Crew

Alex is excited to be a part of The Tempest production as one of your Set Construction and Run Crew Leaders. This will be her second year apart from Crew and she has already met so many new people. Alex would like to thank her family and friends for making this show as memorable as it could be. Alex emphasizes the phrase “YOLO.”

ALEXA NORDSTROM ‘26 Sprite

Alexa is excited to be a sprite in The Tempest. This is Alexa’s first production with OLP, since she currently is a freshman. She is very appreciative of her carpool group and her parents for driving her to and from theater events. Being a part of the cast has taught her many valuable things about theater and acting in general. She hopes you enjoy the show.

GISELLE OSUNA ‘23 Sets/Props Design and Run Crew

Giselle is very excited to be another OLP Production. She has been a part of the crew since her freshman year and is doing The Tempest her Senior year. She is so happy to be working with such creative people. Giselle hopes that you enjoy the show!

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PRISCILLA PALACIOS ‘23 Caliban

Cilla is very passionate about acting in general and cannot wait to perform in this year’s production of The Tempest playing Caliban! She played a guard her freshman year for the show Hamlet, participated in Spring Sing acting every year so far, and was a part of Shrek the Musical as Mama Bear. She would like to thank her family and friends who give amazing support and hope they enjoy the show!

EMMA PERSICHILLI ‘24 Sound Design

Emma is a junior, excited to further explore the opportunities in OLP’s theater sound crew this year, after being in PTV for the first two years at the academy. Emma is especially excited to be working with so many friends in the production, including cousin Carmela. Emma is interested in music and film production, and the crew was just the right place to get creative and immersed in these passions. Emma would like to thank the amazing Sound Head leaders and team.

LORRAINE PRENTICE ‘24

Francisco and Sprite

Lorraine can’t wait for you to see The Tempest, her second OLP show that she is starring in. She first appeared in Fall of 2021 as the Shoemaker’s Elf in Shrek The Musical and loves being in the theater community. Her love for acting only grows stronger as a Junior, and she would like to thank her family and friends for their best interests in her passions.

MERCEDES PAYNE ‘24 Lighting Design

Mercedes is so excited to be part of The Tempest and hopes you enjoy the show!

VALERIA PIZARRO ‘25 Sets/Props Design

Valeria is very to have participated in her first year of crew. She is happy to have become closer with all of her old friends and made new friends along the way. Her friends and family are very proud of her to have participated in The Tempest

KELLY RICKWA ‘24 Music Director, Master, Iris, and Sprite

Kelly is super excited to be in The Tempest this fall. She would like to thank her friends, family, and everyone who worked on this show for all their hard work and support! She has been in the productions at OLP since her freshman year - All In the Timing, Shrek, and The Greeks. She hopes you enjoy the show!

ROMINA SIERRA ‘24 Co-Head of Costumes

Romina is very pleased to be part of The Tempest this year. This is her third production being in the Costumes Department and her second production as one of the heads. She loves fashion and is thrilled to present the finished product of designs she’s been working on for months with the rest of her team. She’d like to thank the cast and crew for their endless support and hopes you enjoy the show!

ELIZA SPELLIOS ‘24 Lighting Design

Eliza is excited to be a part of another OLP production this year! She started sophomore year as the run crew and is now going to be helping in the light crew. She helped in Shrek the Musical and participated in Spring Sing since freshman year. Eliza loves being able to help out in theater and it has been an enjoyable experience since she joined! Please enjoy the show!

AALIYAH THOMAS Sprite

Aaliyah is excited to be a part of her first production at OLP other than Spring Sing 2022! She will be starring as a Sprite, and will be able to showcase part of her dance and little acting skills. Aaliyah would like to thank everyone involved in the show including her friends, family, and all those coming to watch and support.

JORDAN SMITH ‘24 Antonio and Sprite

Jordan is very excited to be a part of The Tempest! This will be her fourth production with OLP. She is extremely excited to be playing Antonio and feels so honored to be acting with such talented individuals. Jordan wants to thank all of her fellow participants in the show and her family for supporting her. She hopes you enjoy the show!

THEA TABUENA ‘23 Sets/Props Construction and Run Crew

Thea is so excited to be a part of the run crew this fall in The Tempest. She has worked in set design and props for Hamlet and Shrek her freshman and junior year. She hopes you enjoy the show!

REBECCA THOMPSON ‘23 Stephano

Rebecca is excited to do her first production for OLP. She has done drama in her old school, but hasn’t had a chance yet to do a production here. She is glad to work with so many wonderful individuals and hopes you enjoy the show.

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ADELAINE TURESON ‘26

Lighting Design

Adelaide is very excited to be doing her first production at OLP and in fact ever. She would like to thank her parents for their support, as well as her sister for her kind, loving spirit. She hopes to take part in many productions to come.

KIERA WENTZEL

Lighting Design

Kiera is super excited to join sound tech in her very first OLP production. Looking back on all the time spent on the performance, she knows it’s going to be great. She has enjoyed every minute of working on the production, and hopes you enjoy the show.

EMILY YEATTS

Sound Design

This is Emily’s third show doing sound! She has done Shrek, All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less, and now The Tempest. She hopes you enjoy the show.

KATE WALKER ‘24

Lighting Design

This is Kate Walker’s first time joining the crew. Kate is very excited about this opportunity and hopes you enjoy the show!

NATALIE WILKINS

Apprentice to the Head of Lights

Natalie is thrilled to be a part of another OLP theater production as a crew member.

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WHO’S WHO

JUSTIN TRACY Director and Producer

Justin Tracy received his MA in Teaching from USC and his BA with a double major Theatre/ English from the University at Albany. Justin has performed and directed in New York, Seattle, and LA in plays, films, commercials, voice overs, comic roasts, and just published his fourth picture book The Ghost in the Maze, which can be found on Amazon. Favorite acting roles include Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire, Pozzo in Waiting for Godot, Septimus in Arcadia, Henry in The Skin of Our Teeth, and Dominic in the sci-fi movie Project London which is now on YouTube. Trained in Radical/ Avant-Garde Theatre by Arthur Sainer, improvisation at Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC, Stage Combat at the Freehold Theater Laboratory in Seattle, and Film Production at Los Angeles City College, at OLP he teaches Drama, Technical Theatre, and Speech & Debate; he is also moderator of Thespian Society, and is acting coach for Spring Sing. Thanks to his wife Lorran and son Kanoa for all their love and support.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Special thanks to the faculty, administration, staff, Mr. Moreno and Pilot Productions for the Livestream, and all of our families at OLP who make our shows possible, especially Jen Kennedy, Michelle Wakefield, Chrissy Poole, Laura and Matt Holcomb, Kate Shanner ‘25, and Paige Newlon ‘24.

The Tempest Poster design: Prompted by Justin Tracy, Imagined by Midjourney AI, Layout by Monica Hickey.

PHASE II

In the fall of 2023, OLP’s productions will be presented on the 2,000 square-foot stage in the new Theater located in the future St. Therese Learning Center and Performing Arts Complex. It will serve as a multi-purpose and performance space custom designed to accommodate the thriving Performing Arts program. The 5,000 square-feet space will include a 700 square-foot lobby, theater seating for 1,000, set design workshop and storage, costume dressing room, sound booth, dance studio, and orchestra classroom. The Theater will be built in order to adapt to the student’s wide range of activities including cheer practice, and more through the utilization of retractable seats.

An OLP theater production takes a village. One hundred students are typically required to successfully produce the fall and spring plays, holding leadership roles as stage manager,nproduction manager, heads of costume, sound, lights, choreographers, original music composers, assistant directors, dance captains, fight captains, and more. Beyond the two major annual productions, the Theater will be utilized to host the one-act play festivals of students’ original works, improvisation performances, classwork, instrumental ensemble and chorus classes, the tech theater classes as well as hosting visiting artists and touring groups.

“It’s a magical, beautiful process. I get to see students make life-long friends by battling not against anything, but rather together with the common goal of creating beautiful, challenging, important art.”

—Justin Tracy, Drama Director

THEATER FUNDING NEEDS

Audio/Visual: $100,000

Lighting & Stage Grid: $100,000

Stage Curtains: $100,000

Theater Seats: $200,000

THEATER NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

Theater - $1,000,000

Dance Studio - $50,000

Slide - $50,000

Grand Staircase - $30,000

Theater AV Booth - $25,000

Elevator - $15,000

Theater Seats - $750 to $1,000 each

PLEDGES FOR NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

MAY BE PAID OVER A FIVE YEAR PERIOD. PLEASE USE THE QR CODE TO CONTACT OUR ADVANCEMENT OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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