WHO’S WHO

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.