Cast Bios Director’s Notes

“Life…is like a sonnet: you’re given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself.” in Time

Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who have much wisdom that they impart during the events of both the novel and play versions of Madeleine L’Engle’s enduring work, A Wrinkle in Time. This is one of my favorite quotes from her novel, and it is fitting to our present production.

This production is our third dual enrollment production with our Santa Ana College partners and our first play in Phillips Hall. This production directly follows our season opener, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with just shy of six weeks from opening to opening. The Time company has been busy indeed crafting the form of this particular sonnet: featuring nearly sixty artists, this production is student designed, from the character work to the costumes to the lighting; to the scenery to the props; to the hair and makeup - and more! Many of the actors you will see onstage have worked behind the scenes during this process and are also spending their “off” nights working backstage to continue supporting the story. It is incredible to watch the amazing artists of the Theatre program continue to grow in their artistry to inhabit the roles of true theatremakers. The rehearsal space is full of laughter, filled to the brim with creativity, and absolutely overflowing in joy. Writing the ‘sonnet’ of this beloved classic alongside such wonderful artists is an honor and a blessing indeed!

Welcome back, and welcome home! Love and blessings to you!

Synopsis

One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back and she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Which, Mrs. Who, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. In the end, we know two things for sure: 1. Love CAN overcome evil and 2. There IS such a thing as a tesseract.

Act I

Scene 1: Earth and Thereabouts

Scene 2: Into the Woods

Scene 3: Home

Scene 4: Uriel

Scene 5: The Happy Medium’s Cave

Scene 6: Camazotz Outskirts

15 minute intermission

Act Ii

Scene 1: Camazotz

Scene 2: Central Central Intelligence

Scene 3: Father’s Prison

Scene 4: IT

Scene 5: Ixchel

Scene 6: Beast Home

Scene 7: Camazotz and Home

Cast List

Wrinkle • Tesser • Both

Mrs. Whatsit Brooke Becker, Riley Lewis

Mrs. Who Piper McClave, Roecel Sangrador

Mrs. Which ............. Amanda Assaf, Lauren Emella Fernandez

Meg Murry ........................................ Kendra Koch, Lily Hirsch

Charles Wallace Murry .. Kenzo Phillip Osmena, Benjamin Thai

Calvin O’Keefe Ole Aguilar, Pierce Harvey

Mother Leah Bostic, Claire Riss

Father ...................................................................... Lucas Cruz

Teacher ...................................................... Atzalia Mondragon

Chris Henderson ............................................ Thomas Mitchell

Principal Jenkins Brooke Carmody

Postmistress Audrey Hirsch

Happy Medium Sarah Castillo, Elle Zolie Pham

Red Eyes.................................. Danielle Taber, Reid Velasquez

Camazotzian 1 ....................................... Nicole Uy, Jillianna Le

Camazotzian 2 ..................... Maxwell Beckman, Nathan Evans

Camazotzian 3 Catherine Morales, Shyler Satina

Camazotzian Girl Natalia King

Camazotzian Boy ................ Nathan Evans, Maxwell Beckman

Aunt Beast ............................... Juliana McClure, Grace Henze

Beast .................................................................... Natalia King

Ole Aguilar - Calvin O’Keefe/Tesser Cast

Ole is excited to be a part of A Wrinkle in Time. Ole is a sophomore and this is his second play with Mater Dei Theatre. He is excited to learn more about Theatre and get more involved. He can’t wait to be on more productions here at Mater Dei. He would like to thank his friends for encouraging him and everyone who has put in time to this play and Mrs. Slay for directing this play.

Amanda Assaf - Mrs. Which/Tesser Cast

Amanda is thrilled to be performing live theatre again as part of the A Wrinkle in Time cast! Amanda has been involved in many other Mater Dei Theatre productions, including Failure: A Love Story, The Tempest, The Addams Family, Weekend of Plays, and Urinetown. She is also a part of the Choral and Vocal Music Program, as well as in the Christ Cathedral English Choir. Amanda would like to thank her parents for their endless love and support, and Mrs. Slay for her immense dedication to the Mater Dei Theatre program!

Brooke Becker - Mrs. Whatsit/Tesser Cast

Brooke Becker is so beyond honored and excited to be a part of A Wrinkle in Time company! Brooke is a junior and this will be her thirteenth production with the Mater Dei Theatre department. Brooke has appeared as Nelly in Failure; a Love Story, as well as Stephano in Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Brooke is a part of Thespian Troupe #3464, and is currently studying in both Honors Theatre IV and Honors Musical Theatre II. Brooke would like to thank her entire company for allowing this beautiful story to be told, as well as her family for always supporting, and Mrs. Slay for allowing and encouraging the love of theatre in life.

Maxwell Beckman - Camazotzian 2/Tesser Cast

Maxwell is ecstatic to be a part of this production, having just wrapped Shortsfest with Honors Theatre IV and appearing as Storyteller/ Peasant in last year’s spring musical, Once on This Island. He is ready to put on a great show, will take inspiration from his peers and the movie Chef, starring Jon Favreau. He is grateful for everyone coming today and hopes you enjoy the show!

Leah Bostic - Mother/Tesser Cast

Leah is so excited for you to see her and the wonderful Mater Dei theatre company present A Wrinkle in Time. She is so thrilled to have previously performed in The Addams Family, Much Ado About Nothing, Failure: A Love Story, Once on This Island, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Mater Dei Theatre company. She thanks you all for coming and supporting Mater Dei Theatre - with love, enjoy.

Brooke Carmody - Principal Jenkins/Camazotz Ensemble

Brooke is beyond excited to be a part of A Wrinkle in Time! This is Brooke’s first time performing with Mater Dei, but she has had experience tech’ing with both lighting and sound. She is currently taking Theatre III with Mrs. Slay. Brooke is so grateful for all the beautiful artists that put so much time and effort into making this show happen. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their kindness and support.