Shakespeare Program 2018

As You
Like It
Romeo
&
Juliet
July 12-22 Sontag Greek Theatre
Pomona College

A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Welcome to the 5th annual Midsummer Shakespeare Festival. When we
began this festival five years ago, it was conceived as an event that
would involve and benefit the entire community. During these years,
Ophelia’s Jump has worked to give young artists a home to pursue their
artistic goals and grow their dreams. It is no coincidence that our Summer
Shakespeare casts are full of theatre students and recent graduates. This
year is especially meaningful to us as two of our Company Members, Aly
Easton and Dexter Rogers are leaving us to pursue graduate work.
Dexter began with OJP as a Directing Intern for Titus Andronicus and
became an integral and cherished part of our company. During his time
with OJP, he directed several productions including Behanding in
Spokane and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Dexter is going on to pursue
graduate studies in the field of Psychotherapy, and though we can’t be
sure that his work in theatre got him into grad school, we like to think it
will provide him with insight into the human condition that he can apply in
his work in the future. We are also very proud to be able to produce a full-length production of Aly
Easton’s Fringe Festival adaptation of Romeo & Juliet thus bringing her artistic dream to fruition and
furthering two main prongs of our mission: supporting emerging artists and making theatre accessible
to all artists and patrons. After closing of the Festival, Aly is leaving us to pursue an MFA in Acting
from DePaul University. It has been our pleasure to work with both Dexter and Aly and to provide
them a theatre home. We wish them continued growth and success in all their pursuits. Supporting
emerging artists is an important part of our mission. We hope to be able to continue to provide
education, support, and opportunities for young artists for many years to come. If you would like to
help support this mission, please consider becoming a member, subscriber, or producer. Your
donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated! For more info visit opheliasjump.org or call 909
734-6565.
Please enjoy our productions of As You Like It and Romeo & Juliet! If you see me walking around or
at the concession stand, please make sure to say “hi” so I can thank you personally for your support!
A HEARTY THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS AND SPONSORS WITHOUT WHOSE SUPPORT THE
MIDSUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.
POMONA COLLEGE
BERT & ROCKY’S CREAM CO.
CLAREMONT HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE PROGRAM
Claremont Community foundation
CLAREMONT CRAFT ALES
LAST NAME BREWING
Law Offices of Meyers & Jones
the Shakespeare club of Pomona Valley
The village marketing group
Discover claremont
claremont chamber of commerce
Nuno’s Bistro

Synopses
Not familiar with the story? Reading this will help you understand the Bard!
As You Like It—Orlando, the youngest son of the recently-deceased Sir Roland de Boys (that's really his
name), is harshly treated by his eldest brother, Oliver. Knowing that Orlando has decided to challenge Charles, the
court wrestler, to a fight, Oliver tells Charles to injure Orlando if possible. Duke Frederick has recently deposed his
brother, Duke Senior, as head of the court, but allowed Senior's daughter, Rosalind, to remain in residence. She
and Celia, the Duke's daughter, watch the wrestling competition. During the match, Rosalind falls in love with
Orlando who is victorious in overthrowing Charles. Rosalind boldly gives Orlando a chain to wear; in turn, he is
overcome with love.
Shortly after, Orlando is warned of his brother's plot against him, and seeks refuge in the Forest of
Arden. At the same time, and seemingly without cause, Duke Frederick banishes Rosalind, compelling her to seek
shelter in the Forest of Arden. Celia joins her, and they both disguise themselves: Rosalind as the young man
Ganymede, and Celia as his shepherdess sister Aliena. Touchstone, the court fool, also goes with them. In the
Forest of Arden, the weary cousins happen upon Silvius, a lovesick shepherd in the act of declaring his feelings for
Phoebe, a scornful shepherdess. Not far away, and unaware of the newcomers, Duke Senior is living a simple
outdoor life with his fellow exiled courtiers and huntsmen. Their merriments are interrupted by the arrival of
Orlando, who seeks nourishment for himself and his servant. The two men are welcomed by the outlaw courtiers.
Ganymede and Aliena find verses addressed to Rosalind hung on the forest branches by Orlando.
After finding him, Ganymede proposes to cure Orlando of his love by persuading him to woo Ganymede as if he
were Rosalind (even though "he" really is . . . Rosalind). Orlando consents, and visits Ganymede/Rosalind every
day for his lessons. The shepherdess Phoebe, in the meantime, has fallen for Ganymede, while still being pursued
by Silvius. Furthermore, Touchstone has dazzled a country girl, Audrey, with his courtly manners so that she
deserts her young suitor, William, for him. Duke Frederick, after hearing that Orlando disappeared at the same
time as Rosalind and Celia, orders Oliver to go to the forest to seek Orlando. While in the forest, Orlando injures
his arm saving Oliver's life. Oliver runs into Ganymede and Aliena in the forest and relates this news. Rosalind
(disguised as Ganymede) is overcome with her feelings for Orlando, while Celia (disguised as Aliena) and Oliver
quickly fall in love with one another. Rosalind decides that it is time to end her game with Orlando, and devises a
plan in which everyone will get married.
As Ganymede, Rosalind promises Phoebe that they will marry, Celia will marry Oliver, Touchstone will
marry Audrey, and Orlando will marry Rosalind. She makes Phoebe promise that if they, for some reason, don't
get married, Phoebe will marry Silvius instead (a strange agreement!). On the day of the wedding, Rosalind
reappears in her female clothes. Duke Senior gives her away to Orlando, while Phoebe accepts Silvius. The play
ends with a joyful dance to celebrate the four marriages.
Romeo & Juliet—The play is set in Verona, Italy, at a time when a long standing feud between two families -
the Montagues and the Capulets - constantly breaks out into brawling on the streets. Prince Escalus, the leader of
the City of Verona, threatens terrible punishment on anyone who takes part in further violence.
Romeo Montague is hopelessly in love with Rosaline and, in an attempt to cure his lovesick misery, his
friends persuade him to go disguised to a party at the home of his family's sworn enemies, the Capulets. Romeo
reluctantly agrees to go when he learns that Rosaline has been invited. However, at the party, he meets Juliet,
only daughter of Capulet, and they fall instantly in love. Juliet's hot-headed cousin, Tybalt, has spotted Romeo and
his friends but is prevented from challenging them by Juliet’s mother Capulet. She does not wish to see her party
disrupted.
Juliet's mother has told Juliet that Paris, a suitable young nobleman (who is also at the party) has
asked her for permission to marry Juliet. However both Romeo and Juliet are determined to marry, and choose
go-betweens to help them arrange a secret wedding. Romeo asks his friend and mentor, Friar Laurence, to
conduct the ceremony, while Juliet sends her nurse to meet Romeo and learn the arrangements he has made.
Friar Lawrence agrees to marry them, believing that such a marriage might end the ancient feud. As arranged,
Romeo meets the Nurse, who is instructed to make sure that Juliet arrives at the Friar's the following morning
ready to be married.
After his secret marriage to Juliet, Romeo encounters her cousin, Tybalt, who challenges him to a duel.
Romeo is unwilling to fight with him for Juliet's sake, but his friend, Mercutio takes up the challenge instead. When
Romeo steps between them in an effort to stop the fight, Mercutio is stabbed to death. Romeo then kills Tybalt in a
rage and is forced to fly the scene. Angry that his laws have been broken, but accepting that Tybalt started the
fight, the Prince banishes Romeo to Mantua. Romeo is distraught and runs to the Friar for advice and help.
Alone in her room on her wedding night, Juliet, unaware of the death of her cousin or her new
husband's banishment, eagerly awaits Romeo's arrival. When she learns what has happened, Juliet is so
distraught that the Nurse promises to arrange one night together for the newly-weds before Romeo must leave
Verona. The following morning at dawn, the couple part sadly, promising each other that they will find a way to be
together forever. Juliet's mother suggests Juliet should marry Paris immediately. When Juliet refuses, her mother
threatens to disown and abandon her, so Juliet too seeks advice from the Friar. Realizing that she is so desperate
that she might commit suicide, the Friar advises her to go home and make peace with her mother. He gives her a
potion that will make it appear that she has died in her sleep. He explains that the effects will wear off within 42
hours, by which time she will be buried in her family's crypt. He promises to send a letter to Romeo immediately,
explaining the situation and asking him to return in time to be with Juliet when she awakes. Juliet takes the potion
and is discovered 'dead' when her nurse and mother try to wake her for her marriage to Paris. Her 'corpse' is then
taken to the crypt where it is laid beside that of Tybalt. Continued on Romeo & Juliet Cast List Page.

Caitlin Lopez (Director- “As You Like It”) Past directing
credits with Ophelia’s Jump include The Complete Works
of William Shakespeare Abridged, Much Ado About
Nothing, Othello, Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike, Twelfth
Night, and 33 Variations. Caitlin is also an actor,
improvisor, and educator. She serves as Associate Artistic
Director for OJP and heads the Improv wing of the
company.
Aly Easton (Director “Romeo & Juliet) Aly Easton is elated to
be directing this special production of Romeo and Juliet.
After working on this production for the last four years, from
concept to workshop and now to full production, this has
been a true labor of love. She is eternally grateful to this cast
and crew, and everyone else who has shared in this
process.
Wilfredo Nazareno (Composer/Music Director) will earn his
Bachelor of Arts in Performance and Composition from the UCLA Herb Alpert
School of Music next spring. Will is an accomplished musician having performed
with several youth and semi-professional orchestras within the greater Los
Angeles area. In the past 4 seasons with OJP, he has written several scores for
the Summer Shakespeare Festival (Twelfth Night, Titus Andronicus, Midsummer
Night's Dream, Othello, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing) as well as composing
for other OJP regular season productions.Recently, he music directed The 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Brecht's Exception and Rule. Will
hopes to continue his path in music performance and composition as a graduate
student in the fall of 2020. He'd like to thank his friends and family and Bruin
Harmony for all their support and influence on his career.
the BAND
Michael Scalabrino
Kyle Dombroski
Rory Snively
Guitar
Percussion
Bass

As You Like It
Interpreted Performance on 7/22!
Director Caitlin Lopez
ORLANDO DE BOYS A Scrappy Hero with Unusual Strength Sam Bixby
OLIVER DE BOYS Orlando’s Older Brother Daniel Ramirez
ADAM Housekeeper to Oliver and Orlando Elizabeth Jouvenat
ROSALIND A Verbose Heroine Janelle Kester
CELIA Rosalind’s Cousin & Confidant Chelsea Harvey
TOUCHSTONE A Comedian Liam Holton
DUKE FREDERICK A Rich and Powerful Man, Celia’s Father Ronald Harte
CHARLES A Wrestler Ryan Herrera
LE BEAU Duke Frederick’s Yes Man Austin Mooney
THE LIONESS A Wrestler & Thug Sydney Rose Walker
DUKE SENIOR A Once Rich Philanthropist, Rosalind’s Father Chuck Abernathy
JAQUES A Writer Isaac Ybarra
AMIENS A Musician Scott Robinson
CORIN A Shepherd Toby Guebert
AUDREY A Lusty Goatherd Sara Sciarillo
SILVIUS A Foolish Young Shepherd in Love Samuel Forbes
PHEBE A Disdainful Shepherdess Sydney Rose Walker
WILLIAM A Rural Townie In Love with Audrey Austin Mooney
SIR OLIVER MARTEXT A Bumbling Pastor Ryan Herrera
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Romeo & Juliet
Director Aly Easton
Assistant Director Jules Dameron
JULIET Daughter of Capulet Stephanie Nogueras
VOICE OF JULIET
Loralee Barlow Boyes
ROMEO Son of Montague Nick Mizrahi
BENVOLIO Romeo’s cousin and friend Kristina Meyering
MERCUTIO
Romeo’s close friend and kinsman to
the Prince
Sam Bixby
NURSE Juliet’s Governess Claire Haider
ANTONIA Servant in the Montegue home Amelia Hensley
VOICE OF ANTONIA
Sara Sciarillo
GWEN Servant in the Capulet home Amanda McDonough
VOICE OF GWEN
Deborah Apodaca
SAMPSON Servant in the Capulet home Elizabeth Suzanne
CAPULET
VOICE OF CAPULET
MONTAGUE
Head of the Capulet family, Juliet’s
mother, enemy of Montague
Head of the Montague family, Romeo’s
father, enemy of Capulet
Jules Dameron
Paige Polcene
Toby Guebert
PARIS Juliet’s suitor, Kinsman to the Prince Jerome Starr
PRINCE Leader of the City of Verona Gavin Velez
FRIAR LAURENCE
VOICE OF FRIAR LAURENCE
Head Friar of the Church in Verona,
friend to all
Joey Ausanio
Tucker Boyes
TYBALT Capulet’s nephew and Juliet’s cousin, Justin Jackerson
VOICE OF TYBALT
Alvaro Renteria
Synopsis Cont.—The Friar's messenger leaves to find Romeo in Mantua but he gets delayed and news
reaches Romeo that Juliet has died.. Devastated, Romeo purchases poison with which to kill himself. Attempting
to break into the crypt, he is interrupted by Paris and they fight. Romeo kills Paris and, reaching Juliet's body at
last, embraces her and drinks the poison, kissing her as he dies.
Having learned that his messenger had not reached Romeo, the Friar runs to the crypt, discovers Paris's body
and reaches Juliet's side just as she revives. Realizing that all their plans have failed, Juliet pulls Romeo’s
dagger, stabs herself in the chest and dies.
Once the bodies are discovered, the Friar confesses everything he knows and is pardoned by the Prince.
Knowing that their feud has brought about the deaths of their children, the warring families are reconciled and
agree to build a monument to the young lovers.

PRODUCTION TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KIM BARLOW
BEATRICE CASAGRAN
KAREN FAGAN
GARNER HOLT
CAITLIN LOPEZ
RANDY LOPEZ
EMILY MOULTRIE
JULIE PEDROZA
TOM THOMAS
ARTISTIC COMPANY
MEMBERS
BEATRICE CASAGRAN
ALY EASTON
MAX HERZFELD
NICKI HESKIN
CAITLIN LOPEZ
DEXTER ROGERS
ROMEO & JULIET— ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/
DIRECTOR OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
ROMEO & JULIET—ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
AMERICAN SIGH LANGUAGE
AS YOU LIKE IT STAGE MANAGER
ROMEO & JULIET STAGE MANAGER
ROMEO & JULIET ASST. STAGE MANAGER
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR/LIGHTING INTERN
LIGHTING DESIGNER/MASTER ELECTRICIAN
REHEARSAL INTERPRETERS
TECHNICAL DIRECTORS
PRODUCTION MANAGER
SET DRESSER
AS YOU LIKE IT PROPERTIES MASTER
ROMEO & JULIET PROPERTIES MASTER
AS YOU LIKE IT WRESTLING COSTUMES
AS YOU LIKE IT MASK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING/PUBLICITY
GRAPHIC DESIGN
VIDEOGRAPHER-ROMEO & JULIET
FESTIVAL PLANNING
HOUSE MANAGER/BOX OFFICE
PROGRAM
JULES DAMERON
AMELIA HENSLEY
MIRANDA TEJEDA
BRIANNA ROTH
JACE TAYLOR
MATT FRANTA
AMY YOON
RAYMOND JONES
JASMINE ABANG, GRACIELA FUENTES, DENISE
LOPEZ, CLAUDIA RIVERA, ATTICUS SHIRES,
DESIREE WEATHERS
DEXTER ROGERS & BEATRICE CASAGRAN
NICKI HESKIN
BEATRICE CASAGRAN
BEATRICE CASAGRAN
ALY EASTON
BEATRICE CASAGRAN
SHAWN HOLTON
RANDY LOPEZ, CAITLIN LOPEZ
BEATRICE CASAGRAN
CAITLIN LOPEZ
SABRINA ROBINSON
BEATRICE CASAGRAN
RANDY LOPEZ
BEATRICE CASAGRAN, RANDY LOPEZ
FESTIVAL COORDINATOR
BEATRICE CASAGRAN

Cast & Crew (alphabetical listing)
Deborah Apodaca (Voice of Gwen) is an actor and theatre professor who started on her
creative path at Chapman University where she received her BFA. She was a company
member with Shakespeare Orange County for over 10 years. Notable roles include Juliet,
Ophelia, and Lady Anne in Richard III. She acquired her MFA from the prestigious PATP
program at the University of Washington. Amanda has also been a guest artist with the
Pensacola Shakespeare Company, ACTC, Need Theater of Los Angeles and Santa Fe
University of Art and Design. She teaches at Chapman University, the American Academy of
Dramatic Arts, and Vanguard University.
Joey Ausanio (Friar Laurence) is thrilled to be a part of this exciting and rewarding
experience with a talented cast & crew. His favorite credits include A Midsummer Night’s
Dream, Tribes, and Hairspray. Joey is also a screenwriter who is passionate about
showcasing #DeafTalent. Many thanks to his family and friends for their support.
Loralee Barlow Boyes (Voice of Juliet) This is Loralee's third summer with OJP and
she can't believe she's gotten to work with Stephanie Nogueras and couldn't have asked for a
better partner. She is deeply grateful to her husband Tucker for choosing this project with her
and dedicates this show to all the star-crossed, almosts, maybes, and could have been loves.
Samuel Bixby (Orlando/Mercutio) is so happy to be joining both casts. He could not be
more excited to be working with such talented casts and creative teams. Specific shoutouts to
Aly Easton, Jules Dameron, and Caitlin Lopez for their endless encouragement and support.
Previous credits include The Crucible, dir. Oanh Nguyen and Into the Woods, dir. DJ Gray.
Enjoy the show!
Tucker Boyes (Voice of Friar Laurence) is honored and privileged to be part of such an
astonishing production with such an incredible cast full to the brim with lovely #DeafTalent,
close friends and his beloved wife Loralee, all who he loves dearly. Many thanks to Aly,
Jules, and the whole team!
Jules Dameron (Assistant Director/ASL Director/Capulet) performed in the role of
Sarah for Company a musical workshop for Deaf West. She was also an original company
member in The Deaf Gang. Jules has acted in several films, such as Contineo, Connection
and You Neutral? In addition to acting, she directed Maple & Vine for New York Deaf
Theatre. Jules is also an award-winning film director, having directed the Norwegian
television series, Møkkakaffe aired on the NRK channel nationwide in Norway, in addition to
Crazy Town (Sean Young). Jules is thrilled to be performing Capulet for Ophelia’s Jump; this
is her Shakespearean debut.

Samuel Forbes (Silvius) started doing theatre in high school after his mom gave him a
push to find somewhere to express himself. He was quickly hooked, and attended Cal State
University, Fullerton to study acting and playwriting. After doing many plays, Samuel found an
opportunity to do improv comedy, on the side, with Spectacles Improv Engine. “On the side”
became almost every single night of the week, and for four years, Samuel didn’t do any
plays. “As You Like It” marks his first play since, and he is grateful that it’s with some very
dear friends.
Toby Guebert (Montegue/Corin) As a resident of Claremont, Toby Guebert is delighted
to be cast again in the Midsummer Shakespeare Festival. Three years ago, he was cast in
Twelfth Night and since then has appeared in Othello, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and
Much Ado About Nothing. He has also played in Julius Caesar, Macbeth, and Taming of the
Shrew for the Courtyard Shakespeare Festival in Riverside.
Claire Haider (Nurse) is thrilled to be working on this production with such a great
group of artists. Past credits include As You Like It (San Francisco Shakespeare Festival),
Ondine and Romeo & Juliet (We Players), The Merchant of Venice (Los Angeles Women's
Shakespeare Company), and Agnes of God (Elite Theatre Company). Claire has been a
proud member of the signing community for eleven years and is elated to see their two
passions of theatre and ASL come together in this great production. They would like to thank
their mother for her unwavering support and they hope that you enjoy the show.
Ronald Harte (Duke Frederick) is excited to return once again to the OJP Midsummer
Shakespeare Festival. Last year he was Polonius in Hamlet. In 2014 he played Falstaff in
Merry Wives, Porter and Siward in Macbeth. Other recent Theater work includes
performances in Upland, Rialto, Covina and Victoria Gardens. Recently, Bud published his
first novel, Middle School Monster, available on Amazon. He thanks his wife and daughter for
their love and his friends for coming out to the show!
Chelsea Harvey (Celia/Aliena) is very excited to be performing with Ophelia’s Jump
for the first time! She graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2016 with her BFA in Acting, her
previous credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Don’t Dress for Dinner, Stop Kiss, and
Really Really. Chelsea has worked on both classic and original pieces, but The Bard has
always had a special place in her heart. Special thanks to the cast and crew. Enjoy the
show!
Ryan Herrera (Charles/Sir Oliver Martext) has done improvised theater for nearly ten
years including a few shows in high school. He is incredibly excited to be in his first
Shakespeare play and surrounded by such a talented and wonderful director and cast. He’d
like to thank Ophelia’s Jump Productions for giving him this opportunity and to thank
everyone who comes out to see the show.

Liam Holton (Touchstone) is thrilled to be making his OJP debut this Summer with such
a fun role. A recent graduate of UCI's drama department, he is heading to West Virginia
University this Fall to begin work on his MFA in Acting. Favorite past roles include: Tupolski
in The Pillowman, Aldo in Italian American Reconciliation, and Moth/Dumaine in Love's
Labour's Lost.
Justin Jackerson (Tybalt) couldn't tell you how excited he is to be a part of this
show, how thankful he is to have been cast, nor how grateful he is to work with such
outstanding performers. He hopes you all enjoy the show as this talented group brings his
two favorite Shakespearean shows to life.
Elizabeth Jouvenat (Adam) Elizabeth is proud and excited to be making her OJP
debut as Adam. It is an honor to be playing along with such talented and enthusiastic
artists. She has studied at Independent Shakespeare Co., Archway Theatre, and currently
she trains at Antaeus Academy. Previous roles include Abby (Arsenic and Old Lace),
Crystal (The Women), Mariam (The Women), Sister Aloysius (Doubt), Karen (The
Children's Hour). Elizabeth wishes to thank the OJP team, and her dear friends and family
for their never-ending love and support.
Janelle Kester (Rosalind/Ganymede) is so grateful to be a part of this sweet
production. Since completing her education in Theatre Arts at California State University,
Fullerton, she’s spent most of her time working for a giant mouse and performing improv.
You can catch some of her improvised performances at OJP with the genre team, The
Blankety Blank. She thanks her director and fellow crew and cast members for their
patience, kindness and willingness to play; it’s been a humbling honor.
Jerome Starr (Paris) is an actor and model from Los Angeles, CA. He is a graduate of
California School for the Deaf, Riverside. Jerome has acted in several independent short
films, music videos, commercials, television shows and most recently was cast as one of the
lead actors featured in a 7Up commercial. He has been a regular background student actor
on Freeform's Switched At Birth since the pilot episode in 2010. He is also a Deaf model,
having participated in several fashion shows for Deafinit Models in California and Las
Vegas.
Amanda McDonough (Gwen) is an actress, author, and inspirational speaker.
Theatre credits include: Rebecca Gibbs, Our Town (Deaf West Theater) (Pasadena
Playhouse), Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress, Miss Hannigan in Annie, and Bianca in
The Taming of the Shrew. Amanda is also the author of the upcoming book “Ready to be
Heard” about how she lost her hearing and found her voice which will be released
nationwide on July 23, 2018! www.readytobeheard.com

Kristina Meyering (Benvolio) is excited to be taking on this challenging role! A male
role, in Shakespeare, with ASL?! Dreams do come true. She received her BFA in acting at
APU, and was recently seen as Flounder in the Little Mermaid in North Hollywood. Thank
you to everyone for all their hard work!
Nick Mizrahi (Romeo) is so thrilled to once again be working with Aly on this incredible
show. It has been a journey from the workshop to where everything is now, but a journey
that has been worth every step. Previous credits include Macbeth and Hamlet in
Shakespearience, Francis Flute in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Captain Hook in Peter
Pan, and Daniel in Tribes (OJP). Nick would like to thank all of his friends and family for
their continued support in everything he does.
Austin Mooney (Le Beau/William) has appeared in OJP Shakespeare for five years
now. His favorite role was Verges in last year's Much Ado About Nothing. He is currently
studying theatre at Citrus College. He was, and will again be, part of OJP's improv
internship program, is a member of CSUF's Funny People Society, half of Moons Over My
Hammy (he’s Moons), and part of Spectacles Improv Engine's IFL team the Huntington
Beach Boys! He loves you!
Stephanie Nogueras (Juliet) is an actress of Puerto Rican descent who played
Natalie Pierce on Freeform’s Switched at Birth (Season 2-Season 5). In 2016, Stephanie
guest starred as "Elly" a naiad on NBC’s Grimm. In 2018, Stephanie played a young Marlee
Matlin on Syfy’s Magicians. Recently, she guest starred as "Alma Hernandez" on CBS’s
Criminal Minds. Her first movie Unfriended Dark Web by Blumhouse productions will hit
theaters on July 20th. She has lived knowing nothing in life would limit her ability to succeed.
Amelia Hensley (Antonia) is a professional deaf actress currently based in Los
Angeles. Recently she starred in Deaf West Theatre’s A Spring Awakening on Broadway,
playing the role of Thea. She has been involved in numerous shows and independent films.
Her upcoming show, "I Was Most Alive with You”, will be at Playwrights Horizons.
Nick Palmer (DUKE SENIOR) Nick is extremely excited to take to the stage in As You Like
It! His previous roles include Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Lucentio in Taming of the Shrew,
and Malcolm in Macbeth. He would like to thank his wonderful girlfriend for all her support in
achieving his dreams!

Paige Polcene (Voice of Capulet) is thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking project.
Favorite past Shakespeare roles include Polonius (Polly) in The Suffragette Hamlet (Inland
Stage Company), and Queen Elizabeth in Richard III (Shakespeare in the Vines). Many
thanks to Aly, Jules, Bri, this amazing cast and all at OJP!
Daniel Ramirez (Oliver de Boys) has been seen in Much Ado About Nothing with OJP
as well as Romeo and Juliet, Coriolanus, Titus Andronicus, and A Midsummer Night's
Dream with Theatricum Botanicum.
Alvaro Renteria (Voice of Tybalt) is excited to be coming back to work with Ophelia's
Jump, especially on this production. He has always had in interest in American Sign
Language and jumped right into this show without knowing any. Oops. He really wants to
give a big shout out and an even bigger thank you to every single person in this cast and
crew. This has been a beautiful experience and it has ignited something that he thought was
long gone. Thank you all and enjoy the show.
Scott Robinson (Amiens) Scott Robinson is an actor and educator who graduated from
Cal Poly with his BA in Music Theatre Performance in 2013. He is honored to be joining an
Ophelia’s Jump production for the first time. Scott teaches theatre arts and music at a
private K-8 in Claremont. He also volunteers for California Thespians and the Cal Poly Music
Alumni Board. He is so grateful for the opportunity to have new experiences and make new
friendships with OJP. Thank you for supporting local theatre and enjoy the show!
Elizabeth Suzanne (Sampson) is a director, puppeteer, voice actor and award winning
playwright. Favorite roles have been Katharina (Taming of the Shrew, On the Edge Theatre),
Don John (Much Ado About Nothing, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art), Blanche
Barrow (Bonnie & Clyde, Costa Mesa Playhouse) and Vivienne (Legally Blonde, Vanguard
University).
Sara Marie Sciarillo (Audrey/voice of antonia) is happy to join OJP for a summer of
Shakespeare. She recently graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a BFA in Acting and
a Humanities BA. She already knew she loved Shakespeare, but her passion for ASL has
grown exponentially through the patient teaching of her new, yet hopefully lifelong, friends.
She is also very excited to perform one of her favorite roles, Audrey in As You Like It.

Gavin Velez (Prince) is honored to be a part of this family. A recipient of a BFA in Acting
for the Stage and Screen from Azusa Pacific University, he has held previous roles onstage
in Fair, The Spitfire Grill, A Doll House, Hairspray, As You Like It, and Verses From the Fray.
He would like to thank his family and friends for always supporting his dreams!
Sydney Walker (The Lioness/Phebe) is a recent University of Central Florida BFA Acting
graduate. She is thrilled to be making her debut with OJP. Her most recent stage credits
include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena/Quince), Clybourne Park (Lyndsey/
Betsy), Hedda Gabler (Miss Julia) and Macbeth (Porter/Witch/Ross). Her recent film/
television credits include “Brother” (SnapChat Discovers), “Graceland” (USA) and “The
Curious Case of Jeff Jefferson” (Amazon Prime). She also just finished Advanced Improv at
The Groundlings School.
Isaac Ybarra (Jaques) is excited to be joining the cast and crew on his first post-college
show! He graduated in 2016 with his BFA in Acting from CSUF. Previous credits include The
School for Lies, The Comedy of Errors, Riot Club, and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Doors: 7:00 pm
Show: 8:00 pm
Tickets $15

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2019 SEASON!
VENUS IN FUR
by David Ives
HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
Book by John Cameron Mitchell
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Trask
PERICLES
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Our next production:
Short People is a full length Sketch Comedy show written by OJP resident
Improv Director, Caitlin Lopez and a talented team of comedy writers
Ophelia's Jump Productions (OJP) was founded by artists and educators who
believe that the purpose of theatre is to create unending conversations, spark
imagination, incite conscience, and elicit a visceral response. We aim to invigorate the
creativity and intellect of our community by working with local emerging artists to do
just that. OJP believes strongly in the communal power of great stories, dramatic
ideas and the sincere engagement that audiences find in these theatrical events.
At OJP, we also believe that theatre can teach young people to empathize with others,
think critically, and problem solve creatively. To us, drama is literature on its feet.
Theatre uniquely combines every other art form (i.e. music, conceptual art,
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A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR
DONORS, MEMBERS, & SUBSCRIBERS.
YOU MAKE THEATRE POSSIBLE!
OJP Show Producer
ANN THOMAS
OJP SEASON MEMBERS
Tom & Ann Thomas
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2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H,
Upland, CA 91786