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A Man for All Seasons By Robert Bolt
Presented by 8th Grade Honors English
Period 2
A Man for Al Seasons
December 17, 19, & 21
@ 7p.m.
Rober Bolt
Production: S Mattew Catolic School
Director: Citlali Benavide Cast
Common Man...... Morgan Freeman The Common Man is a narrorator with a great sense of humor. Sir Thomas More ...... Johnny Depp Sir Thomas More is a character who always fights for what is right. Richard Rich ...... Liam Hemsworth Richard Rich is a servant who will do anything to get money and power. Duke of Norfolk ...... Vin Diesel Duke of Norfolk is a strong man and a friend of Sir Thomas More. Alice More ...... Angelina Jolie Alice More is the wife of Sir Thomas More. Margret More ...... Selena Gomez Margret More is the daughter of Sir Thomas More. Cardinal Wolsey ...... Jeff Bridges Cardinal Wolsey is a Church man and the Chancellor of England. Thomas Cromwell ...... Chris Evans Thomas Cromwell was a lawyer and Cardinal Wolsey’s Secretary. Signor Chapuys ...... Pierce Brosan Signor Chapuys is a Spanish ambassador, he is against the divorce. William Roper ...... Leonardo DiCaprio William Roper is Thomas More’s son-in law. King Henry VII ...... Shawn Mendez King Henry is the King of England. He is trying to get a divorce. Archbishop Cramnor ...... Matt Damon Archbishop Cramnor treats the Church as a job he is forced to go to. Program
Act I Synopsis
In the play A Man for All Season, Richard Rich, a servant, wants power and money. Richard Rich asks Thomas More to help him gain power and money. King Henry VIII wants to divorce his wife. Wolsey died, and before he died he had asked More to support the divorce. Wolsey was charged with treason because he was actually against the divorce. Since Wolsey was actually against the divorce, he appointed Thomas More as the new chancellor.
Intermission
Act II Synopsis
In A Man For All Seasons, King Henry VIII was named the Pope of the Catholic Church. More is accused of accepting a bribe. More also refuses to receive a letter from the, King of Spain. More tries to end his friendship with Norfolk to protect Norfolk. More is imprisoned. More gets visited by Alice, Roper, and Margaret in prison. Alice and Margaret say their goodbyes to More, and he tells them that they have to leave. More is charged with high treason for not calling King Henry
VIII the Pope of the Catholic Church. More is executed. Who’s Who?
Citlali Benavides, who plays the role of King Henry VIII, proudly joins the cast of A Man for All
Seasons. Citlali lives in San Antonio with her family and attends St. Matthew Catholic School.
She is in eighth grade, and her favorite subjects are math and science. Citlali first appeared in a school play during her fifth grade year as Selena Gomez. She is best known for playing Little
Red Riding Hood. Citlali is a cheerleader, and she enjoys playing with her dogs. Citlali would like to thank her mom and dad for their support. She also thanks the director, Kendall, for allowing her to enjoy this experience. Citlali dedicates her performances to the memory of her late grandmother, Maria del Refugió Torres, who encouraged her to start acting.
Note from the Director
As the director of this play, I have many people to thank. There are many people who have helped me to become the person I am now. I would like to thank my parents, who have always been there for me. I would also like to thank my best friends: Alexis Vargas, Adira Garza, and
Ashley Arriola. They have always had my back and have helped me make choices that have gotten me to the point I am. Lastly, I would like to thank my amazing cast and crew, who have put up with me these past few months and always made rehearsals enjoyable. A Man for All Seasons
St. Matthew Catholic School Author - Robert Bolt Dates - December 7,9,10 at 7pm Directed by Elijah Camacho Cast
Sir Thomas More……………………………………………………..……Leonardo DiCaprio Sir Thomas More is against the King’s divorce.
The Common Man………………………………….…….……………………Elijah Camacho The Common Man is a lower class play role.
Richard Rich….……………….………………………..…………………………Johnny Depp Richard Rich is poor and wants to be hired by More.
Duke of Norfolk………..…………..……..……….…………………….…….…Harrison Ford The Duke of Norfolk is More’s friend.
Alice More..………………………….….……………………….……..……Jennifer Lawrence Alice More is for the divorce just so the King won't punish her.
Margaret More.………….……………….………….…………..……………..…Angelina Jolie Margaret is Sir Thomas More’s daughter.
Cardinal Wolsey…..…………………………..…….…..……………………………Will Smith Wolsey is the Lord Chancellor of England.
Thomas Cromwell…………………………………………………………….Morgan Freeman Thomas Cromwell is promoted to Counselor of the King after Wolsey’s death.
Signor Chapuys…………………….……….……………………………………..Matt Damon Chapuys is against the divorce of the King.
William Roper…..…..…..……………………….….…………………………..……Tom Hanks William Roper is married to Margaret More.
King Henry VIII…………………….…….………..………..………..…………..….Ben Affleck King Henry VIII is an antagonist and wants to divorce his wife.
Archbishop Cranmer……………….……………….…….…………………….……..Brad Pitt Archbishop Cranmer is for the King’s divorce and tries to convince Sir Thomas More. Act I Synopsis
In A Man for All Seasons, many people oppose the divorce of King Henry VIII. King Henry VIII wants to divorce his old, ugly, and barren wife. Instead, King Henry wanted to marry a Spanish lady and have children with her. Sir Thomas More is an attorney for the Catholic Church.
Richard Rich wants assistance from Sir Thomas More along with money and power. Roper wants to marry Margaret, Sir Thomas More’s daughter. Wolsey, the Chancellor of England, dies, is charged with treason, and is asked to support King Henry’s divorce. After Wolsey’s death, Sir
Thomas More is appointed as Chancellor of England. Sir Thomas More is against the divorce but will not speak of it. He is bribed with a cup, but still stays quiet. King Henry charges people against the divorce with treason. Richard Rich is offered a new position, Collector of Revenues for York, and accepts it during a conversation with Cromwell.
Intermission
Act II Synopsis
The King names himself the Pope. Sir Thomas More disagrees because the Pope is called by
God. After the King calls himself the Pope, he severs ties with Rome. Therefore, More resigns and ends up not being able to pay his steward, so the steward resigns. Cromwell and Rich talk to the woman about the cup. Cromwell says More accepted the cup, but Rich protests that
More gave the cup to Rich. Cromwell questions More about the cup and the woman. Norfolk tries to persuade More to give in to the King. More ends his and Norfolk’s friendship so that
Norfolk wouldn't get punished for being friends with Sir Thomas More. While More is in jail,
Norfolk visits More, and tries to get him to take an oath. More is found guilty of high treason, leading to his execution. Who’s Who?
Elijah Camacho, who is playing Chapuys, one of the lead characters, is extremely excited and honored to be a part of A Man for All Seasons. Elijah lives in San Antonio, Texas, and attends St. Matthew Catholic School. He plays basketball, and runs cross country and track for his school. Elijah is in eighth grade and performs well in all of his classes. This is Elijah's first major role in a play. He would like to thank his mom and dad for supporting him. Elijah would also like to thank Director Grenardo for giving him this opportunity to perform in the play along with the support of his fellow actors: Brandon, Joey, and Vanessa. He would also like to thank the audience for attending the play. He dedicates this performance to his family for the support they have given him.
A Note From the Director
Doing the play, A Man for All Seasons, taught me fortitude and how to stick up for my faith. I would like to thank my cast members for making this play possible. I would also like to thank my family for the support all throughout the process of the play. I would like to thank the audience for attending the play. A Man for All Seasons By Robert Bolt
Directed by Kendall Clauss
Showtimes Sat., Dec. 16, 2017 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 17, 2017 7:00 p.m. Cast Common Man………………………………………………………...Adam Sandler The person telling the story (narrator) is a comedian.
Sir Thomas More…………………………………………………….Ryan Reynolds Sir Thomas is the main protagonist, he is the new Chancellor for the King.
Richard Rich………………………………………………………….…Tom Hanks He is a scoundrel who wants power. He is a friend of More but also turns against him at times.
Duke of Norfolk……………………………………………….…....Bradley Cooper Norfolk, More’s best friend, is a good person but also an antagonist, since he doesn't want More killed.
Alice More……………………………………………………………..Blake Lively More’s wife is sort of an antagonist because she doesn't want More killed.
Margret More………………………………………………………..Kendall Clauss She is More’s daughter who wants to marry Roper.
Roper……………………………………………………….……………..Zac Efron Roper is a heretic who wants to marry Margret.
Cardinal Wolsey …………………………………………….………….…Al Pacino He was the past Chancellor who first supported the divorce then didn't support it.
Thomas Cromwell……………………………………………………Johnny Depp As the main antagonist, he supports the divorce he is also a Cardinal.
Signor Chapuys………………………………………………….…Mark Consuelos He is a representative from Spain, he does not support the divorce.
King Henry VIII…………………………………………………....George Clooney The King of England, the main antagonist, wanted the divorce in the first place.
Archbishop Crammer………………………………………………....Harrison Ford He is a mid-aged bishop who lacks faith. Act I Synopsis
A Man of All Seasons is theatre drama set in the time of King Henry VIII in England. People either support or oppose the King’s divorce. Sir Thomas More, the new chancellor, opposes the
King’s divorce; he is a strong Catholic. The King gives Thomas More two options: either support the King’s divorce or name the King the Pope. Thomas More immediately chooses none of the above and refuses to support the divorce. Cardinal Cromwell had also been in conversation with the King, Cromwell supports the divorce against his faith and his place in the Catholic Church.
What will happen to Thomas More is the unanswered question. Will he take over the King’s conscience, or will he be ignored and pushed aside?
Intermission
Act II Synopsis
Cromwell, a sly servant of the King, comes after Sir Thomas More. With the help of Richard
Rich, a scoundrel with an addiction for power, Cromwell finds inconclusive evidence. Cromwell uses the evidence against More, even though it's not true evidence. More is thrown into jail. The
Duke of Norfolk, More’s best friend, and Alice, More’s wife, try to convince More to agree with the King on the matter of the Head of the Church. More refuses, will More be accused of high treason and killed, or will the King spare his life? Who's Who?
Kendall Clara Estella Clauss loved her time starring as Cher in the remake of Clueless. She is also known for other magnificent productions and plays including Dorthy on Broadway, where she played the Wicked Witch. She also played Audrey Hepburn in The Life of Audrey where she did wonderfully. She attended New York School of Art. She loved acting, dancing, and singing at a young age. In one interview she said enthusiastically, “They will play music in stores and I will just start singing and dancing, it’s so fun and embarrassing.” She recalls when she was young she went to a week-long acting camp every summer, and one year she stared as Dorthy from the
Wizard of Oz. She also has a passionate love for swimming, baking, and bacon. Kendall would like to thank all her family and friends for their support and love. She would also like to thank her all-around coach, Hannah. She helps her in acting, singing, dancing, and Pilates, and Citlali who teaches hot yoga. She would also like to thank her fans who watch her productions.
Note from the Director
I very much enjoyed directing A Man of All Seasons. I learned many skills from directing this production that I will apply to other productions. This is only my second production, and it will remain my favorite for a while. I learned that you need to practice a lot, everyday, you also need to practice at home. I will apply practice to anything I want to do so I can do it superlatively. I would like to thank all my friends and family for all their love and support in my dream of becoming a director. A Man for All Seasons
By Robert Bolt
Showtimes December 8-20 @ 9:05 -10:57 everyday Directed by Daniela Gaither St. Matthew Catholic School Cast and Crew
Common Man…………………………………………………………………………Will Ferrell The hilarious narrator says what is happening. Sir Thomas More…………………………………………………………………Hugh Jackman He is an attorney who stood by his beliefs. Richard Rich………………………………………………………………………….Johnny Depp This sneaky person only wants power and money. Duke of Norfolk…….…………………………………………………………………Danny Trejo He is a good friend of More. Alice More……..………………………………………………….………………Jennifer Aniston More’s wife tries to bring his spirit down. Margret More…………………………………………………………………Scarlett Johansson This smart daughter of More wants to marry Roper. Cardinal Wolsey……………………………………………………………………Liam Neeson He is an old cardinal who wanted More to be his next Chancellor. Thomas Cromwell……….……………………….……….…………………………Harrison Ford He is an old wise man who wants to get rid of More. Signor Chapuys……………………………………………………………………Javier Bardem He is a Spanish Ambassador who does not want anything to do with messing with More. William Roper……………………………………………………………………Orlando Bloom He is a man who married Margret More. King Henry VIII………………………………………………………………………Daniel Craig He is the King of England who wanted to become the Pope. Archbishop Cranmer……………………………………………………………………Ben Foster He served as the judge for More. Program
Act I Synopsis
In Act I, the Common Man introduces the characters, the protagonist and the antagonists.
In Scene I, the characters set up the play. In Scene II, Sir Thomas More treats his family and other people with respect. More receives a letter being summoned by a cardinal. In Scene III, Sir
Thomas More goes on a night trip and speaks with a cardinal about King Henry VIII’s divorce.
In Scene IV, Sir Thomas speaks to different people to find their opinions about the King’s divorce. In Scene V, William Roper tries to prove that he is the perfect man to marry More’s daughter Margret. In Scene VI, Richard Rich tries to get a high position in power and tries to find dirt on More. In Scene VII, the More family sees King Henry, he is a good friend of More, and tries to convince him to support the King’s divorce. In Scene VIII, King Henry tries to convince More even more. In Scene IX Roper tries even more to convince More that Roper is the man for Margret. In Scene X, Richard Rich and Cromwell find dirt on More.
Intermission
Act II Synopsis
The King of England made himself Pope; More steps down from his position. He can no longer pay for Matthew the steward. Norfolk and More are not friends anymore. Cromwell imprisoned More for not taking an oath. He is taken to court and given an unfair trial. He is then accused of high treason. Then, More is beheaded. Who's Who?
Daniela Gaither is a girl who lives in San Antonio, Texas. She loves it there and loves going to school with her friends. She performed in a play at her school. It was titled Lupita Mañana; she played the lying Aunt Consuelo. In A Man for All Seasons she plays the lead role of William Roper. Not only does she act, Daniela is involved in other activities like cheer, dance, and Girl Scouts. In cheer, she is the captain. She dances because she loves performing for people. She also dances to calm herself. In Girl Scouts, she likes to be with and go places with her friends. She wishes all her fellow actors good luck.
A Note from the Director
I had a wonderful time working on A Man for All Seasons. The cast and crew were amazing, and they gave me a wonderful experience. I learned that Sir Thomas More did more than we ever thought. I would like to thank my family and friends for helping me direct A Man for All Seasons. A Man for Al Seasons
St. Matthew Catholic School Author: Robert Bolt Show times: Feb 7- 15 All starting at 6:30pm Directed by Julianna Galindo Cast Characters Actors
Sir Thomas More………………………………………………………………….Zac Efron Sir Thomas is a Catholic attorney who is very strong in his faith and is looked up to by many. King Henry VIII……………………………………………..Matthew McConaughey King Henry of England is a man who cares very much about others opinions and is wanting a divorce so he can have a royal heir. Margaret……………………………………………………………….Millie Bobby Brown Margaret is the daughter of Sir Thomas More and isn't as faithful because she wants to marry a Lutheran. William Roper………………………………………………………………Finn Wolfward Roper just wants approval from Sir Thomas to marry Margaret and won't stop until he gets it. Cardinal Wolsey…………………………………………………………………Tom Hanks Wolsey is both very strong in his faith, but even stronger in his politics. He is for the divorce an against More, even though he recommends More as Chancellor. Thomas Cromwell…………………………………………………………….Jonny Depp Cromwell is sneaky and out to get More. He is known as the King’s Ear because he will tell everything to the King. The Common Man……………………………………………………………..Will Ferrel The Common Man is a comedian who narrates the play with a little bit of sass and humor. Richard Rich…………………………………………………………………………Joe Jonas Richard Rich wants to be known by having a high up job. He won't stop begging More for a good job, instead of a teaching job. Duke of Norfolk…………………………………………………………George Clooney Norfolk is a family friend of Thomas More, but their friendship is torn apart because of drama about the divorce. Alice More…………………………………………………………………Julianna Galindo Alice is a very strong, outgoing women who is married to More and is worried about his life. She warns him of punishment if he doesn't side with King Henry. Signor Chapuys…………………………………………………………Chris Hemsworth Signor is Spanish and is against the King’s divorce. Archbishop Cranmer……………………………………………………Mark Whalburg Cranmer try's to persuade More into agreeing with the Kimg for his own safety. Act I Synopsis
A Man for All Seasons is a play about King Henry VIII of England wanting a divorce, and Sir Thomas More, a Catholic attorney who opposes the divorce. This proves problematic because King Henry values More’s opinion because Sir Thomas is revered for his moral stature. Sir Thomas has a daughter named Margaret who wants to marry William Roper, but More disapproves because Roper is Lutheran. Roper used to be Catholic, and More refers to him as an anchor because he just gets up and switches religion. Richard Rich wants fame and money, but More believes he should be a teacher. Rich refuses to stop nagging More for an important job, so everyone calls Rich a weasel.
Act II Synopsis
At the beginning of Act II of A Man For All Seasons, Margaret and Roper became a married couple. Events began to go downhill when an oath stating that King Henry was the Pope went into effect. The oath was called the Act of Supremacy. Thomas refused to take the oath. This separated Norfolk and Thomas’s friendship. More was imprisoned and sent to trial. At trial two of More’s witnesses happened to be out of town, which greatly damaged his case. More, who was charged with and found guilty of treason was sent to be executed. The play ended after More was executed for his faith; he became martyr. Who's Who Julianna Galindo is an eighth grader attending St.Matthew Catholic School. She will be playing the role of Alice in A Man for All Seasons with her fellow cast members. Julianna has experience in additional plays which includes starring as Lupita in Lupita Mañana. She has participated in cheerleading, dance, and even volleyball. She's been performing in front of people ever since she started tap dance at age two. Furthermore, cheerleading really brought her out of her shell and taught her how to be a true performer. She loves all types of performing, even live karaoke. Juli hopes to attend Incarnate Word High School in the fall. She'd love to thank her parents for investing their time, her two English teachers for showing her how to act, and also her cast members who have helped with the genesis of her career in acting
A Note from the Director I never would've thought this play would be as successful as it was. All the work put into A Man for All Seasons was definitely worth it and greatly appreciated. I want to thank my cast, my crew, my family, and my friends for all the support and work they put into the play. When the opportunity arose to direct this play, I was extremely thankful. I never imagined the successful outcome of this play. The play created new friendships, memories, and new opportunities for our actors. A Man for All Seasons taught me new ways to learn history, by acting it out! I not only learned so much more about King Henry VIII, but about the history of Catholicism. Thank you all for watching and investing in this once-in-a-lifetime play! A Man for All Seasons
By Robert Bolt
Playing on December 15, December 16 & January 7, January 8
Dec. 15, 16 at 8pm & January 7, 8 at 9 pm
Directed by Noah Garcia
St. Matthew Catholic School Cast
Sir Thomas More…………………………………………………….…………….……….. Ben Affleck More does not believe in divorce because the Bible says it's wrong and is against King Henry getting divorced. The Common Man…………………………….. ……………………………………..Robert Downey Jr. The Common Man is the narrator. Richard Rich….………………………………………………………...………..Matthew McConahaugh Richard Rich is a poor scholar who tries to bribe More into allowing the divorce. Duke of Norfolk………………………………….……………………….…………………Noah Garcia The Duke of Norfolk is a good friend of More’s but later tries to convince More to switch sides. Alice More………………………….……………………………………………….……Cara Develinge Alice is the wife of Sir Thomas More and is usually outspoken. Margaret More (Roper)………………………….…………………………………………… Halle Berry Margaret is the the daughter of Thomas More and later wife of William Roper. Cardinal Wolsey………………………….…………………………………………..…… Mark Wahlberg Wolsey is a Church man who is also the Lord Chancellor of England. Thomas Cromwell………………………….…………………………………………… Samuel L. Jackson Thomas Cromwell is the former secretary of Cardinal Wolsey who was promoted as Counselor to the King after Wolsey’s death. Signor Chapuys……………………………………………………Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Signor Chapuys is a Spanish ambassador who is trying to prevent the divorce between the King and his wife and was on More’s side. William Roper………………………….……………………………………………….…… Kevin Hart William Roper is More’s son-in-law who is married to Margaret More (Roper). King Henry VIII………………………….……………………………………….………… Matt Damon King Henry is the King of a England who wants a divorce from his wife because he wants an heir to his throne, but his wife is old, barren, and ugly. Archbishop Cranmer………………………….…………………………………..…………… Vin Diesel Archbishop Cranmer goes to More in the tower and tries to make him swear to an oath to approve the King’s divorce and the second marriage, but More still says no. Program
Act I Synopsis
In Act I of A Man For All Seasons, King Henry VIII is no longer happy with his marriage and wants a divorce so he can marry someone else. The King wants an heir to the throne, but his wife is old, ugly, and barren. Sir Thomas More is the attorney of the Church, but when the King told him he needed him to nullify his marriage and approve the divorce, More says he will not do it because he is a religious man and doesn’t support divorce because God says that divorce is wrong. Wolsey tells Thomas More that opposing the divorce could be detrimental. More stands strong in his opposition. King Henry later bursts into anger and tells Wolsey that he had failed him and that his marriage with Catherine was illegitimate because she was his brother’s widow, which is a issue in the Old Testament. Cromwell then gets help from Richard Rich who will only be bribed with the silver cup Sir Thomas More was given, to which Cromwell agrees.
Intermission
Act II Synopsis Earlier Chapuys suggests More should resign from his spot as Cardinal; this resignation means the Mores will have to fire their staff. Norfolk hesitantly accepts the resignation, but before he leaves, More tells him about Chapuys’ claims of an armed revolt. More tells Matthew that he will miss him and leaves the Common Man alone. Later, More tells Norfolk that their friendship must come to end because it would be dangerous for Norfolk to remain friends with More. More is thrown in the Tower, which is the equivalent of jail. Cromwell tells More that if he swears to an oath allowing the divorce and the second marriage, then he will be released from the Tower. Of course, More refuses to swear to the oath but won't say why. More stays in prison, Cromwell and Norfolk are arrested for treason, and Richard Rich becomes successful. Within a few days More’s family was visiting him and bringing him snacks. More is later executed. Who’s Who? Noah Garcia, who will be playing Wosley, felt very fortunate to get a phone call saying that he got the part. Noah Garcia lives in San Antonio, Texas and also attends St. Matthew
Catholic School with some of his fellow actors. This is his first major role in a play or movie.
Noah told me that he would like to thank Dr. Grenardo for giving him the luxury to have such an important role as one of his first. He grew up watching actors like Matthew McConaughey, Ryan
Reynolds, and Tom Hanks. He always dreamed of being as well-known and rich as those actors and has always wanted to stand up on stage and show his acting skills. He turned that dream into a reality thanks to Dr. Grenardo and everyone who believed in him.
A Note from the Director
One of the things I would like to do is thank everyone who helped me along the way and inspired me. As I go through life, there have been people who said I could never make and there were also the people who said I could do make it, I would like to address both types of people. My parents and family always told me that I was great at acting, and I could be anything I wanted. My uncle is an actor and a director, and he helped inspire me to do what I love now. To the people that said I could never make it big
— look where I am now. Lastly, I would like to thank everyone in my life: the people that supported me, the people that didn't support me, and the people who just thought I was crazy. If it weren't for those who supported me, I never would've carried on my dream; if it weren't for those who never supported me, then
I never would have learned to accept that there will be obstacles in life. And finally, if it weren't for the people I thought I was crazy, then I wouldn't have people to see that I can do anything. Thank you, everyone.
Cast The Common Man…………………………………Clint Eastwood He is a humorous and practical man. Sir Thomas More…………………………………………Tom Hanks He is an attorney with integrity. Richard Rich………………………………………….Jack Nicholson He is known as a “weasel” who attempts to gain power. Duke of Norfolk……………………………………….Ryan Gosling He is a good friend of Sir Thomas More. Alice More………………………………………………Meryl Streep Alice More is the wife of Thomas More. Margaret More……………………………………Natalie Portman Margaret More is the daughter of Thomas More. Thomas Cromwell……………………………….Dustin Hoffman Thomas Cromwell is Cardinal Wosley’s secretary. Signor Chapuys……………………………………Russell Crowell Signor Chapuys is a Spanish ambassador who does not favor the divorce. William Roper………………………………………..James Franco William is the son-in-law of Sir Thomas More. The King Henry VIII………………………………..Ben Affleck The King of England needs an heir. Archbishop Cramner…………………………….George Clooney He is the Archbishop of Cranterbury. Program
Act I Synopsis
A Man for All Seasons presents astonishing characters who show integrity and devotion to their
Catholic faith. The King of England, King Henry VIII, proceeds to get a divorce from his “ugly and barren wife”. The majority of England consists of a Catholic population. The Catholic religion bans and forbids divorce. The King eagerly wishes to get followers to support his divorce throughout England. The main character, Thomas More, stands by his beliefs and is soon ridiculed by his leaders and peers for his beliefs as a devout Catholic in England. Thomas More portrays a leader that was looked upon by his peers to make the decision for the throne of England.
Intermission
Act II Synopsis
As we go deeper and deeper into the book, we find out who the protagonists and the antagonists are. In
Act II of A Man for All Seasons, King Henry VIII sets out to capture and discipline Sir Thomas More for not accepting his divorce. In England, there is imprisonment without a fair trial. King Henry VIII attempts to rename himself as the Head of the Church, the Pope. More resigns from his job under the King to protect himself and his family. More says, “Silence is safety.” This not only affects More’s family, but his friend Norfolk. Conflicts between the King and More drive More to dissolve his friendship with Norfolk.
Richard Rich, in search of power and fortune, sets up More and commits perjury in open court. Sir
Thomas More is found guilty of high treason. This story ends when Sir Thomas More is executed and named a martyr for his faith. Who’s Who?
Isabella Perez, who plays the role of Alice, is excited and honored to star as a cast member presenting A Man For All Seasons. This is not her first play; she was casted as one of the extra roles in the plays Beauty and the Beast and the Nutcracker. She is best-known for her lead role as Lupita in the showing of Lupita Manaña. Her first school play was over the summer in the summer program, where she played Annie. Isabella grew up in San Antonio and went to private school for the first part of her life. She soon moved to Los Angeles where she continued starring in plays. She is now attending Hollywood School of Performing Arts as a junior. Isabella takes on leadership roles in other activities beside starring in plays: captain of the varsity volleyball team, co-captain of the varsity basketball team, and captain of the varsity track team. She debates locally for her high school in competitions for the debate club. Isabella thanks her director and co-stars for always lifting her up and critiquing her in her art to become a better actor. She also would like to thank her parents for driving and helping her throughout her acting years and sports. She volunteers at a homeless shelter, Haven for Hope, and will be asking for donations to help the organization at the end of each performance. She thanks everyone for coming to the performance and wants everyone to enjoy watching this drama.
A Note from the Director
In producing and directing A Man for All Seasons, I experienced laughter, love, struggle, hard work, and enthusiasm. The cast and crew were an amazing help during the play. They not only portrayed my idea perfectly into the play, but they gave it life. I would like to thank all the sound system crew members because without each and everyone of them, the play would not be as astonishing as it was. I would also like to thank my family and friends who have supported me in my journey as a director. I would like to thank my mom and dad as well for always believing in me. Thank you to all who have come to experience this wonderful play - enjoy the show!
Cast The Common Man……………………..…..Morgan Freeman The Common Man is the funny narrator in this play. Sir Thomas More………………..…….…Leonardo DiCaprio Sir Thomas More is the main character in this play. He is a devout Catholic. Richard Rich…………………………………….Johnny Depp Richard Rich will do anything he can to be rich and influential. Duke of Norfolk………………………………Robert De Niro The Duke is a friend of the More’s and is treated as part of the family. Alice More…………………………….……..Natalie Portman Alice is the wife of Thomas More. Margaret More…………………………………..Debby Ryan Margaret is the daughter of Thomas and Alice and is in love with William. Cardinal Wolsey…………………………..…Gavin MacLeod Cardinal Wolsey is pro-divorce though his religion forbids it. Thomas Cromwell……………………..…Donald Sutherland Cromwell is the main villain in the play who puts people in power with his views. Signor Chapuys……………………………...……Jordi Mollà Chapuys is a descendant of the Crown of Spain and is against divorce. William Roper……………………….Nicholas Caradoc Hoult William Roper is a Protestant in love with Margaret. King Henry VIII…………………..…..…..Robert Downey Jr. King Henry VIII, the King of England, wants to divorce his barren wife. Archbishop Cranmer…………………………Afren Rajendra The Archbishop wants to force Thomas to accept the King as leader of the Church. Program
Act I Synopsis Act I of the play A Man for All Seasons introduces the main character, Sir Thomas More, and his characteristics and morals of his life. This act introduces his beliefs as a devout Catholic. Sir Thomas More will not give up his beliefs no matter what others tell him to do. This act also introduces the divorce of King Henry VIII from Queen Catherine. This act brings about many other characters and their views on the divorce of England's King. This act also introduces Richard Rich who will do anything to get power and many others who want to convince Sir Thomas More to support the King’s divorce.
Intermission
Act II Synopsis In Act II of A Man for All Seasons, the main character Sir Thomas More faces many challenges. In Act II, the Common Man states that King Henry VIII is now the Head of the Church of England. Soon after getting news of this blasphemy, Sir Thomas More resigns from his position as Chancellor and refuses to avow to the Act of Succession. All who take up the Act are forced to accept the King’s divorce and accept the King as the Head of the Church in England. Sir Thomas More refuses but does not tell anyone why. He will only tell the King. Because of this, Master Cromwell and Richard Rich use the silver cup More gave Rich to charge More with ingratitude. More is then thrown into jail and suffers unfair treatment until he gives in and takes the oath. More refuses because he claims that if he did, he could not live with himself. As a result, More is beheaded. Who’s Who? Afren Rajendra, who plays the lead role of Sir Thomas More, has starred in many theatrical performances and dramas and won over the hearts of all his audiences. He has starred as the narrator in Lupita Mañana and Andrew from The Prodigal Daughter. He lives by his personal quote, “I can do anything I try to do.” Outside of theater, Afren sings for the Youth Choir, plays handbells for the St. Matthew Catholic School Handbells, and goes to camp outs with his troop. He attends St. Matthew Catholic School as an eighth grader in his hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Afren enjoys learning new things and is always willing to try new activities. He would like to thank his director and his co-stars for selecting him to star in the award-winning play A Man for All Seasons.
A Note from the Director
This play has been one of the best plays I have encountered throughout my career. This play really makes you question who you are as a person and question what you truly believe so that you can stand by your beliefs like Sir Thomas More. This play taught me personally that no matter what happens in life, we must continue to stick to what we believe and not “follow the crowd”. This play also taught me that we should not use our power over others carelessly. Sir Thomas More could have used his power to influence other people to support the King’s divorce just so he could have gained favor from the
King, but he used his power wisely to lead people in the correct direction. I would like to thank all my cast members and everyone involved in this play because without them, this play would not have been as great as it was. St. Matthew Catholic School
A Man for all Season
Robert Bolt
SHOWTIMES
December 20-23 6 P.M.
Directed by Vannessa Rios-Cruz CAST The Common Man…………………………………………………..…………….…..Will Smith The Common Man portrays how ordinary people are accomplices in brutality going on around them. Sir Thomas More…………………………………………………..………….……Michael Ealy Sir Thomas More is a gentle man of reason, a lawyer, judge, and scholar. Richard Rich…………………………………………………..……………………..Rob Lowe Richard Rich is a poor scholar who tries to get preferment from More. Duke of Norfolk…………………………………………………..…………….Dwayne Johnson The Duke of Norfolk is an intimate friend of the Mores, but does not really understand Sir Thomas. Alice More…………………………………………………..………………………Mila Kunis Alice More is married to Sir Thomas More and is very well spoken. Margaret More…………………………………………………..…………Vannessa Rios-Cruz Margaret More, daughter of Sir Thomas, understands More’s ideas and is ready to partake in marriage. Cardinal Wolsey………………………………………………..…………Leonardo DiCaprio Cardinal Wolsey is a churchman who is also the Lord Chancellor of England. Thomas Cromwell…………………………………………………..………….…Donald Glover Thomas Cromwell is an unscrupulous lawyer, and is promoted as a counselor to the King. Signor Chapuys……………………………………………………………………Steve Carell Signor Chapuys is a Spanish Ambassador trying to prevent the King’s divorce. William Roper…………………………………………………..…………………A$AP Rocky Roper is More’s son-in-law and is a very intelligent young man. King Henry VIII…………………………………………………..……………..Nick Offerman King Henry was a man with an idea of monarchy to excuse whomever he sees as a threat. Archbishop Cranmer…………………………………………………..………..Paul Schneider Archbishop Cranmer is a mere administrator, not really a religious man as he appears. PROGRAM
Act I Synopsis In A Man for all Seasons Act I, King Henry VIII, the King of England, married a barren Spanish woman. She is seen as old and ugly in his eyes, so he announced he was deciding to get a divorce because he wanted an heir to his throne. King Henry goes to Sir Thomas More to discuss his divorce; More is an attorney of the Church. More is a very honorable, educated, faithful, and noble man. King Henry very much respects Sir Thomas More and highly values More’s opinions. More believes that King Henry should not get a divorce because the Church views marriage as a promise to always love and honor your spouse no matter what. More also has an issue at home because Roper seeks his daughter’s hand in marriage, but Roper’s religious beliefs are different from theirs. More’s wife, Lady Alice, and his daughter, Margaret, are taken aback because the King is furious that what he wants is not approved by the More. This causes a major topic in England, and the talking begins. Will the King go through with his divorce? INTERMISSION Act II Synopsis In Act II A Man for all Seasons, Sir Thomas More is imprisoned without trial. King Henry VIII names himself the Pope of England. King Henry influenced More to resign. Later on, Chapuys attempts to deliver a letter to More from the King of Spain. More refuses to accept the note because he did not want the people to think he was choosing sides. He believes silence is safety. More later then gets into an argument with his best friend, Norfolk. They argue because Norfolk believes this case is not worth More’s life, and More should just concede. More disagrees and tells Norfolk they can no longer be friends because he wants him to be safe. More believes if they stay friends, then the people will go after Norfolk, as well. More is then imprisoned and will not take the oath that could possibly help him. In the end, More is executed. Who's Who?
Vannessa Rios-Cruz attends St. Matthew Catholic School as an eighth grader. She was born in Washington, D.C., and lived there in her younger years. She now lives in San Antonio,
Texas. In her elementary years she played soccer, softball, volleyball, and track. Her personality would be described as fun, social, and honest. She is very responsible and reliable. You can always count on her to give you great advice! In seventh grade she performed in a play following the book Lupita Mañana in her English class; she played the role of the wife with children whose husband died. She will be great playing the role of Alice in A Man for all Seasons.
A Note from the Director
I would like to say thank you to my cast and crew. We did an amazing job! It turned out to be the success I always hoped it would be. You guys be helped me take another step in directing plays. I would also like to say thank you to my family and friends. You guys have really encouraged me to pursue my work in directing plays. A Man for all Seasons has taught me how important integrity is. Honesty is key in a relationship, no matter the relation. Even in disagreement, you can still be honest and stick with your opinion if you feel strongly about whatever it could possibly be. Following the right morals and aiming to be someone of honor is never a bad thing. I hope A Man for all Seasons has taught you as much as it has taught me.
A Man for All Seasons Cast:
The Common Man………………………………………………………………………Jake Paul The Common Man is a lower class citizen who acts as a lower class citizen during the play.
Sir Thomas More …………………………………………………………………..……John Cena Sir Thomas More is the Lord Chancellor of England who stands up for Catholicism.
King Henry VIII.…………………………………………… …………………Tom Cruise King Henry VIII is the current King of England who is looking for a divorce from his wife.
Richard Rich………………………………………………………………….…Lavar Ball He is a scholar who is desperate for money and power and will do anything to obtain those things.
Duke of Norfolk……………………………………………………………… Lonzo Ball The Duke of Norfolk is a friend of More who struggles with intellect.
Alice More………………………………………………………………………Tina Ball Alice More is the wife of Thomas More and constantly sticks by his side.
Margaret More(Roper)………………………………………………………Alissa Violet Margaret is Thomas More’s daughter who marries William Roper.
Cardinal Wolsey………………………………………………………………Joel Embiid Cardinal Wolsey is the Lord Chancellor of England who is one of More’s enemies.
Thomas Cromwell……………………….………………………………………Will Ferel Thomas Cromwell is the Counselor to the King who does anything to promote his own status.
Signor Chapuys……………………………………………………………Adam Sandler Signor Chapuys is the Spanish Ambassador to England who is trying to prevent King Henry from getting a divorce.
William Roper………………………………………………………………Joseph Spicer William Ropes is Sir Thomas More’s son-in-law and argues with More on morals and religion, despite them being fond of each other.
Archbishop Cramer……………..………………………………………Dwayne Johnson Archbishop Cramer is the Archbishop of Canterbury who makes Thomas More agree that the King is the Head of the Church. AMFAS PROGRAM
Act II Synopsis
Act II in A Man For All Seasons includes much drama for everybody to enjoy. The King of England passes a law that citizens can be imprisoned without trial, and also names himself the Pope of the Church of Act 1 Synopsis England. After that happens, Sir Thomas More, an attorney for the Catholic Church, Sir Thomas More, an attorney for the resigns because of his beliefs. This leads to Catholic Church in A Man For All Seasons, is problems in the More household because he confronted by Richard Rich, who is a servant. cannot make revenue. One problem that is Richard Rich is desperate and wants money caused from this is More’s steward leaving and power but is considered a weasel by man. him because More cannot pay him as much as Sir Thomas recommends that he becomes a before, so the steward went to go work for teacher, but Richard Rich does not want to Richard Rich, who was a weasel. More loses because he believes teachers do not make a his best friend, Norfolk, to an argument high amount of revenue and are not given because Norfolk kept telling More to give in much clout. Then the King later on wants a to the King, but More refused. More is divorce due to the fact that his wife is barren eventually thrown in jail due to his beliefs and unable to conceive a child. He goes to and beheaded after his trial. visit with Wolsey, Secretary to the Cardinal, about divorcing due his wife, Queen Catherine. The majority of England is Catholic, and Catholicism forbids divorce. The King still tries to get people to go through with his divorce, and Thomas More must make the decision for the throne of England. Who's Who?
Joseph Spicer, who played the role of Salvador in Lupita Mañana, is thankful for the opportunity to perform in A Man For All Season. He is thankful for the rest of the members who are part of his crew because without them none of this would be possible. Joseph is from the great city of San Antonio, Texas and currently attends St. Matthew Catholic School and participates in athletics such as football and basketball. He has little acting experience but is considered a prodigy by many. He is also currently very excited to soon be playing the role of Sir Thomas More in A Man for All Seasons.
A Note from the Director
A Man for All Seasons was an extravagant experience. Everyone did a fantastic job and made me feel I was in the real setting of Medieval time. The plot of the story was fantastic and the drama never stopped. The acting was surreal and the characters stories were all different and offered many different personalities for people in the audience. The sound crew was on point and the clothing, provided by Dr. G, added a touch of nostalgia for Medieval junkies to enjoy. I am excited for what this crew will be able to achieve in the future. Know you have captured my heart as a director.
Cast
The Common Man……………………..…………………………………………….Will Ferrell The Common Man is the narrator with a sense of humor.
Sir Thomas More…………………………………………………………………...Johnny Depp Sir Thomas More is an attorney and the Lord Chancellor of England after Wolsey dies.
Richard Rich…….…………………………………………………………...Leonardo DiCaprio Richard Rich is a scholar who only cares about power and money.
Duke of Norfolk………………………………………………………………………….Brad Pitt Duke of Norfolk is the friend of Sir Thomas More.
Alice More……………………………………………………………………………Kate Walsh Alice More is the wife of Sir Thomas More.
Margaret More…………………………………………………….….……..Chloë Grace Moretz Margaret More is the daughter of Sir Thomas More.
Cardinal Wolsey……………………………………………………………..……..Gary Oldman Cardinal Wolsey was the Lord Chancellor of England before he dies.
Thomas Cromwell……………………………………………………………..…..Ryan Gosling Thomas Cromwell is a lawyer that was Cardinal Wolsey’s secretary, but then became counselor to the King after Cardinal Wolsey’s death.
Signor Chapuys………….……………………………………..……………….…Pierce Brosnan Signor Chapuys, an ambassador, tries to prevent the King’s divorce.
William Roper……………………………………………………………………....…Chris Pine William Roper is married to Margaret More.
The King, Henry VIII…………………………………………………………..Joaquin Phoenix Henry VIII is the King of England at the time.
Archbishop Cranmer……………………………………………………………...….. Jack Black Archbishop Cranmer is the Archbishop of Canterbury. Program
Act I Synopsis In A Man for All Seasons, Richard Rich, a servant, asks for Sir Thomas More’s help to gain power and money. Sir Thomas More, an attorney, replies by calling him a weasel and recommends that he become a teacher. Cardinal Wolsey states that King Henry VIII is planning to divorce his current wife, Catherine of Aragón. King Henry believes that if he marries Anne Boleynwill, a Spanish girl, she will be more successful at providing him a male heir. Sir Thomas More refuses to discuss the divorce. Meanwhile at More’s place, More does not approve of William Roper and Margaret’s wishes to marry. William Roper is Lutheran that is “anchored to his principles.” While Margaret, More’s daughter, is Catholic. Wolsey then asks More to support the King’s divorce. Unfortunately, Wolsey is charged with treason for secretively being against the divorce. Wolsey appointed Sir Thomas More as the new chancellor because they are both against the divorce. As More is the new chancellor, his wife, Alice asks him to be careful to which he responds, “We need man’s law. Laws are there to protect us.” Later, Cromwell, a lawyer and secretary of Wolsey, and Richard Rich have a little meeting where they plan to make the King’s divorce “convenient.” Cromwell offers Rich a new position as a Collector of Revenues for York, which he accepts. In return, Cromwell asks for the name of the pawnshop where Rich sold the cup and the court where the woman gave More the cup as a supposed bribe in an attempt to frame Sir Thomas More. Intermission
Act II Synopsis Sir Thomas More is imprisoned in England. The King names himself the Pope, severing ties with Rome. Sir Thomas More resigns because he believes silence is safety. Since More resigned, he has no more money to pay Steward. So Steward resigns as well. Cromwell then finds the woman that sent More the cup. He keeps implying that More accepted the cup, yet all he did was give it to Richard Rich. Chapuys gives More a letter from the King of Spain, but More refuses to accept the letter. Cromwell questions More about the woman and the cup to find a way to get him into trouble. Sir Thomas More defends the claims by saying he wrote a letter stating he did not accept the bribe. Later, he charges More with ingratitude of the book the King published. Sir Thomas More gets told by Norfolk to just give in to the Kings’s divorce, but More says, “If you want me to give in, then we aren't friends anymore.” A new Act in Parliament arises, an oath. More is in jail because he won't take the oath, and Norfolk and Cromwell visit him and ask if he believes in the Act of Succession then why can't he take the oath. Meg and William Roper visit More to try to persuade him. More tells his family to leave the country but at different times and different ports on the same day. During the trial, Cromwell, the prosecutor, tells everyone that silence means denial, but More replies that silence means acceptance. More is found guilty and is charged of high treason. He is then beheaded for adhering to his beliefs. Cromwell is later executed with charges with high treason. Norfolk is charged with treason as well, but lives because the King never signed the warrant because the King died. In the end, Richard Rich lives with an abundance of money and dies in his bed. Who's Who?
Martina Tanjuatco, who plays the role of Sir Tomas More, has been interested in musicals ever since she was five. Martina lives in San Antonio with her family. She has graduated with a
Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. Not only does she excel in her school activities, but also in sports and music. She plays tennis and piano. The first musical she attended, Hamilton, inspired her to have a role on Broadway. Martina loves musicals with a passion and is known for playing
Catarina in Lupita Mañana, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Christine in Be More Chill, Zoe
Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen, and many more.
A Note from the Director
Directing the play, A Man for All Seasons, taught me the importance of faith. Faith can bring you very far in life. Sir Thomas More’s faith made him a martyr. The play taught me that I must stick up for my faith even though society is pressuring me to denounce it. I must do what's right even though no one else agrees with me. This play helped me gain more confidence in standing up for what's right. I will surely use the lessons I learned in this play that will help bring righteousness to people in my own life. I would like to thank my mom and dad for always encouraging and showing me love whenever I need it to continue working hard when I hit rock bottom. I would like to thank my sister and brother for never giving up on me and always believing in me when I needed them the most. I would like to thank all my friends and other family members that have stuck by my side during the good and bad times. They all have helped me become the person I am today. A Man for All Seasons
By: Robert Bolt
Directed by:Brandon Zamora
St. Matthew Catholic School Showtime: December 18 @ 7 p.m.
Cast
More...... Ryan Gosling He is the most respectable man, and he never strays from his beliefs.
Roper...... Evan Peters Roper is married to Margaret.
King...... Leonardo DiCaprio He's amusing, and he gets what he wants.
Norfolk...... Jake Gyllenhal Norfolk is best friends with More.
Cromwell...... Chad Micahel Murray Cromwell is Wolsey's secretary and a lawyer.
Richard Rich...... Bradley Cooper Richard is sly, sneaky, and will try anything to get to the top.
Wolsey...... Matthew McConaughey Wolsey is the Cardinal and Lord Chancellor of England.
Margaret More...... Rachel McAdams Margaret is More's daughter.
Alice More...... Anglelina Jolie Alice is the wife of Thomas More.
Common Man...... James Franco Common Man is the narrarator of the story.
Chapuys...... Zac Efron Chapuys is the Spanish Ambassador.
Cranmer...... Chris Pines Cranmer is the Archbishop of England. Program
Act I Synopsis
A Man for All Seasons is a theatrical production, mainly depicting many eloquent and respectable characters, but also many sneaky and sly characters. The battle in this play is Thomas More not allowing the King of England to divorce his wife. It really isn't up to Thomas More, but since he's held on a pedestal to all, the King would want More to allow it. The King gave More two choices, to either support the divorce or name him the Pope. Wosely dies, More then was appointed the Chancellor of England. Cromwell, "The King's ear," tells More he respects him severely. Cromwell meets with Richard Rich, a low-level functionary who More helped establish and to whom More gave a silver cup he was given as a bribe.
Intermission
Act II Synopsis
Chapuys visits More in jail apparently for a "personal visit," but really wants More to defy this new public Church. More resigns when he hears the King of England is the Pope, but in silence. More's resignation means they have to let all of their workers go. Cromwell wants More to go down and claims that More "accepted bribes," in which Richard Rich vouches from Cromwell. More gets interviewed by
Cromwell who wanted to give him a letter from the King, but More would not open it. Silence is key.
Norfolk tells More to just got along with it, then More denies that and disolves their friendship because it's "too dangerous." More won't sign the Act of Parliment. More knows if he doesn't speak of him committing treason, nobody can have him executed. Cromwell takes More's books away. More is taken to court by Cromwell. Richard Rich is offered a title in government if he lies, which he did. More denies this completely, but his witnesses are "in Ireland." More is found guilty, and he is executed.
Who's Who?
Brandon Zamora is extremely gracious and humbled for being able to play Richard Rich in
AMan for All Seasons, as well as Salvador Torres in Lupita Mañana. He attends St.Matthew
Catholic School, and he is in the eighth grade. Outside of the theatre, he plays numerous sports including basketball, soccer, and baseball. He is currently learning to play the guitar. His personality is outgoing and amusing. He loves to use many different methods and approaches when it comes to acting. He can play any part completely and correctly, he guarantees it. His favorite subject is English. He believes that he can transcendently grab anyone's attention by speaking eloquently. Brandon would like to thank his entire family for supporting him through good times and bad, and for always sticking by his side. He also thanks the director and producer of this play for teaching him how to enunciate and react more. Brandon would love to act his heart out even more, so people can truly see how captivating he is on stage.
Note from the Director
A Man for All Seasons was a wonderful play. I am very proud of my cast and my workers. This play could not be done without, what I like to call, my "All Star Cast." Thank you to everyone.
This was a studious play and took so much time to put together. I couldn't even be in this production without my wonderful family and friends. Thank you for your support in me and making me realize anything is possible.