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!

WHO’S WHO

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!