UPPER SCHOOL PRODUCTION

OCT. 12-14, 2017 Marcus D. Hurlbut Theater

Show Times Written by: William Shakespeare Thurs. and Fri., 7 p.m. Director: Darcy Rice Sat. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Stage Manager: Stephanie Amoukhteh @smes.romeoandjuliet Artwork by: Perry Cheves Artwork by Perry Cheves, grade 12 St. Margaret’s Episcopal School Upper School Performing Arts Presents

October 12-14, 2017 Marcus D. Hurlbut Theater

Written by: William Shakespeare Director: Darcy Rice Stage Manager: Stephanie Amoukhteh*

* denotes St. Margaret’s student

Please turn off all cell phones and refrain from texting inside the theater. Photography and recording are prohibited. Director’s Notes

This production of Romeo and Juliet takes place in a contemporary, but non- temporally specific world. Think of it as an imagined dystopian near future, a heightened present reality; the day after the day after tomorrow.

The world of Romeo and Juliet is a dangerous one. Violence in the streets of Verona has become commonplace, causing the Prince to invoke increasingly draconian measures, including the confiscation of all firearms. However, as in our world today, the absence of guns does not mean the end of violence and mayhem. With fists and steel, blood still runs in the street. At the onset of the story, the Prince has gone so far as to decree that any further violence will be punished by death. A dark undercurrent of madness runs through this world, a feeling that civilization is very close to running off the rails.

Within this world, the star-crossed lovers meet one another, and their destiny. The story is driven forward by their passion – even obsession – with one another, and their naïve willingness to sacrifice all for love.

In a production like this one, student learning happens in many different areas. First and foremost is Shakespeare’s language itself. The power of enactment brings a different understanding of the text, a robust connection with the language that is different from that encountered in a classroom setting. The experience of memorization – a learning tool currently out of fashion in education – allows students to internalize some of the most beautiful and powerful language ever written. Once memorized, this language becomes part of a rich inner landscape that will be a part of them forever.

Because this production is being performed without microphones, students have learned new techniques of vocal support and projection. In turn, working without artificial enhancement gives students the opportunity to fill the space, not only with the voice, but also with a performance that matches the scope and majesty of Shakespeare’s language.

Beyond the language, the physical aspect of the production enhances student learning. Working with a professional fight choreographer, students have discovered a new level of kinesthetic learning, connecting words to action. The elements of design including set, costume, lighting and sound come together to create a unified artistic vision. This enables students to grow in appreciation of the different aspects of theatre art and craft that come together with the actors to tell a powerful story.

Thank you for being our audience,

Darcy Rice Romeo and Juliet is presented in 5 Acts with one 15-minute Intermission.

Act 1, Prologue The Void Act 1, Scene 1 A Street in Verona Act 1, Scene 2 Capulet House Act 1, Scene 3 Juliet’s Bedroom Act 1, Scene 4 Capulet House Act 1, Scene 5 The Ball Act 2, Scene 1 Capulet House Act 2, Scene 2 Capulet House Act 2, Scene 3 Friar Lawrence’s Cell Act 2, Scene 4 A Street in Verona Act 2, Scene 5 Juliet’s Bedroom Act 2, Scene 6 Friar Lawrence’s Cell Act 3, Scene 1 A Street in Verona

Intermission

Act 3, Scene 2 Juliet’s Bedroom Act 3, Scene 3 Friar Lawrence’s Cell Act 3, Scene 4 Capulet’s House Act 3, Scene 5 Capulet’s House Act 4, Scene 1 Friar Lawrence’s Cell Act 4, Scene 2 Capulet’s House Act 4, Scene 3 Juliet’s Bedroom Act 4, Scene 5 Juliet’s Bedroom Act 5, Scene 1 A Street in Mantua Act 5, Scene 2 Friar Lawrence’s Cell Act 5, Scene 3 Capulet Crypt CAST OF CHARACTERS

Romeo Parker Ryan Montague, his father Matthew Maga Lady Montague, his mother Elena Plumb Benvolio, their kinsman Jaden Cloobeck Abram, a Montague servingman Jack Aitken Balthasar, Romeo’s servingman Brayden Windes

Juliet Katherine Sele Capulet, her father Bryce Victor Lady Capulet, her mother Rachel Roy Nurse to Juliet Anneka Miller Tybalt, kinsman to the Capulets Garrett Higgins Petruchio, Tybalt’s companion James Kim Servant to Capulet Miranda Gilbert Capulet’s Cousin Tatiana Cloobeck Sampson, servingman to the Capulets Matthew Lizarde Gregory, servingman to the Capulets Nicholas Jacome

Escalus, Prince of Verona Keith Harvey Prince’s attendant Natalie Haugan Prince’s attendant Samantha Behle Paris, Juliet’s suitor Thomas Colglazier Mercutio, Romeo’s friend Jacob Kuljis Paris’ Page Logan Wojcik Friar Lawrence Blake Stevenson Friar John Mina Farahbod Apothecary Dalen Thomas First Watch Lulu Arundale Second Watch Amanda Fohrman Third Watch Hannah Olsen

Chorus, Citizens & Maskers Justina Brandt Molly Green Sarah Pence Alexis Woods PRODUCTION TEAM

Director Darcy Rice Stage Manager Stephanie Amoukhteh* Assistant Stage Manager Madison Mafi* Production Manager Michele Silverman Technical Director Spencer Keane** Technical Crew Carson C de Baca*, Max Goffman* Jack Justus*, Chloe Reder*, Shea Tomaselli*, Keely Yeargin* Fight Choreographer Nick Shuhan Set Construction Aaron Deutsch, Spencer Keane**, Kelly Miles Scenic Painting Lani Woods Lighting Design Morgan Embry Light Board Operator Ayla Fox* Stage Audio Board Liam Ghahreman* Costume Designer Melinda Keane Design and Construction Melinda Keane, Linda Vick, Ashley Williams Wardrobe Mistresses Claire Ahn*, Miranda Gilbert*, Natalie Haugan*, Gianna Montesano* Makeup and Hair Design Zoe Mellard* Makeup and Hair Crew Chloe Abracosa*, Grace Giusto*, Carly Kellner*, Lily Norwood* Video Production Supervisor Nicki Yokota Video Director Declan Landau* Video Assistant Director Daniel Policicchio* Video Camera Operators Madeleine Arundale*, Wesley Kim*, Tiana Pavia* Video Audio Board Trey Milo* Arts Publications Coordinator Jeannette Miller Publicity Caroline Ullem* Main Image Designer Perry Cheves* Gram Artwork Jeannine Bauer*, Ashlee Caruana*, Mina Farahbod*, Peyton Herrera* Cast Photos and Show Photography Jennifer Lynn Photography

An asterisk (*) denotes a St. Margaret’s student. A double asterisk (**) denotes a St. Margaret’s alumni. Credits reflect information available as of September 29, 2017.The Performing Arts Department makes every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the information in this program and apologizes for any errors. CAST BIOS

JACK AITKEN (Freshman) Abram Jack’s involvement in the arts began in second grade with the Tartan Pipers choir. Since then he has performed in numerous productions including The Wizard of Oz, Honk!, The Phantom Tollbooth, The Little Mermaid, Tom Sawyer, Alice in Wonderland, Guys & Dolls, Greek Stories, Anne of Green Gables, and most recently as Mufasa in The Lion King. Outside of school, Jack has also participated in various arts programs including Center Stage Theater and plays volleyball, for which he has received many awards. Ultimately the Arts is where Jack truly feels at home.

STEPHANIE AMOUKHTEH (Junior) Stage Manager This is Stephanie’s fourth show at St. Margaret’s. She was the Assistant Stage Manager for last year’s Upper School productions of Children of Eden and Boeing Boeing for which she received a Cappies nomination. In addition to her theatrical involvement, Stephanie has been playing both violin and harp in the orchestra since her freshman year.

LULU ARUNDALE (Sophomore) First Watch, Masker Lulu has been an avid participant in the Arts at St. Margaret’s since preschool. Some of her roles include Lead Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz, The Cat in Honk!, A Grand Slam Singer in Bugsy Malone, a Hotbox Singer in Guys & Dolls, and Generations Soloist in Children of Eden. Lulu enjoys singing in the Upper School choir and cheering for the home football team. This year she started singing in the Jazz Band and is really enjoying this new experience. This is Lulu's first Upper School play and she is looking forward to continuing her theatrical journey at St. Margaret’s.

SAMANTHA BEHLE (Junior) Prince’s Attendant Sam has been involved in the theater since a young age, and has been in over twenty-five shows. She is very passionate about theater and is excited to be in her first St. Margaret’s production. Besides theater Sam is also on the swim team.

JUSTINA BRANDT (Freshman) Chorus, Citizen, Masker Although new to St. Margaret's, Justina has been involved with the arts ever since she was little. She has participated in multiple outside theater programs and has been involved in her previous school plays, as the puppet designer and chorus member for The Lion King, and playing the role of Madame de la Grande Bouche in Beauty and the Beast. Justina also has been involved in art classes, played viola for the past nine years, and has a love for photography and film. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to be in her first St. Margaret's play.

JADEN CLOOBECK (Senior) Benvolio Jaden is excited to return to the St. Margaret's stage as Benvolio. He first joined the theater department in eighth grade when he played Knuckles in Bugsy Malone. Some of his notable roles include the Pimp in Les Misérables, Henry in The Skin of Our Teeth and Robert in Boeing Boeing. During his freshman year, he performed Elvis Presley for his Theatre I Rockstars! showcase. Jaden has also participated in summer theater institutes at the University of Southern California and Northwestern University, and has taken classes at South Coast Repertory since freshman year. Outside of theater, Jaden is a member of Lunch Choir, enrolled in Dance, the Co-President of the Admissions Ambassadors and is the school mascot: Tommy the Tartan. CAST BIOS

TATIANA CLOOBECK (Freshman) Capulet's Cousin, Citizen Tatiana is thrilled to be a part of her first Upper School production. Since coming to St. Margaret's in fifth grade, Tati has performed as Ursula inThe Little Mermaid, Miss Adelaide in Guys & Dolls, Rafiki inThe Lion King, and Rachel Lynde in Anne of Green Gables. As well as performing on the stage, Tatiana has been a member of Highlander Chorale, Lunch Choir, Intermediate Dance, and has been a vocalist at Coffee House Cabaret for the last three years. Recently, she was the Assistant Music Director for Children of Eden. Outside of St. Margaret's, Tatiana has trained at South Coast Repertory for three years, and has attended Interlochen Center for the Art’s Musical Theatre Program for the past two summers.

THOMAS COLGLAZIER (Freshman) Paris Thomas has been interested in the theatrical arts since his debut as the Witch’s Guard 3 in The Wizard of Oz at the age of nine. Subsequently, he has participated in many other plays and musicals such as Shrek the Musical, Peter Pan, and most recently, as Simba in St. Margaret’s The Lion King. Thomas is also a dedicated athlete on the St. Margaret’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams. He loves being a runner and participating in theatre. All he needs to do now is figure out how to do both and still survive high school.

MINA FARAHBOD (Junior) Friar John Mina is eager to be a part of this production and work with the rest of the cast. Previously, she performed in Honk!, Romeo and Juliet: Together (And Alive!) at Last, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Alice @ Wonderland, Children of Eden, and the US Studio Plays. She is also a member of Highlander Chorale and has participated in many dance concerts. Outside of the performing arts, Mina enjoys drawing as well as creative writing.

AMANDA FOHRMAN (Junior) Second Watch Amanda has participated in the arts since second grade, and her love for performing has since continued to grow. Along with her involvement in choir and dance, she has also performed in the Upper School Musical Children of Eden and enjoyed her role as a Storyteller. Being able to express herself through song is important to her.

MIRANDA GILBERT (Junior) Servant to Capulet Miranda is thrilled to perform in her fifth production at St. Margaret’s. She continues to stay very involved with the arts and is happy to call the PAC her second home. Aside from performing on stage, Miranda works behind the scenes in the costume studio as well as technical arts. She was most recently the Stage Manager for the Middle School musical, The Lion King. She also enjoys playing the piano and ukulele, and hanging out with her dog, Leila.

MOLLY GREEN (Freshman) Chorus, Citizen and Masker Molly has taken part in several St. Margaret's productions, most recently The Lion King and Anne of Green Gables. Molly is looking forward to this being her fifth production. Outside of school, Molly enjoys writing, playing soccer and baking cupcakes.

KEITH HARVEY (Freshman) Escalus, Prince of Verona This is Keith’s first year at St. Margaret’s, and he is honored to be a part of this production. Though he has only performed in one other play, Day of the Dead, he has always had a passion for theater. Both in and outside of school, Keith has also been dedicated to service, including his involvement in a charity group called Lion’s Heart. CAST BIOS

NATALIE HAUGAN (Junior) Prince's attendant Natalie has been a dedicated participant of the costume team for almost five years, and has loved the theater community ever since. This year, Natalie challenged herself to audition for the play so she can overcome her fear of public speaking and stage fright, and to experience what it was like to be “on” the stage instead of behind it. She is very happy to experience this new process with the cast of Romeo and Juliet.

GARRETT HIGGINS (Junior) Tybalt When Garrett came to St. Margaret’s in fourth grade, his first role was Gate Guard in The Wizard of Oz, and he has been performing in the theater ever since. Some notable roles include: Ugly in Honk!, Dandy Dan in Bugsy Malone, Tom Sawyer in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Cain in Children of Eden. Garrett is very excited to play the role of the fiery Tybalt.

NICHOLAS JACOME (Freshman) Gregory Nicholas has been performing in the arts for nine years, including the productions of The Wizard of Oz, The Phantom Tollbooth, Guys & Dolls, and most recently as Scar in The Lion King. He has also performed at St. Margaret’s Coffee House Cabaret for the past two years and is involved in both choir and dance. When he's not on the stage, Nicholas enjoys a good movie or spending quality time with his camera. He is part of the Cross Country team at St. Margaret’s and looks forward to his future years in high school.

JAMES KIM (Freshman) Petruchio James has been involved with the arts since eighth grade. He has excelled in music and this past year he became involved in choir and really enjoys it. James is a new student a St Margaret’s, and this will be his first live theater performance. He hopes for many more shows in his future.

JACOB KULJIS (Senior) Mercutio Jake has been a part of the arts since first grade. His most recent roles have been Japheth in Children of Eden and Ben Weatherstaff in The Secret Garden. He has also performed in the Ensemble for Les Misérables and The Skin of Our Teeth. Behind the scenes, Jake was the student Assistant Director/Sound Designer for Boeing Boeing. In addition, he is the Lead Critic for the St. Margaret’s Cappies team. For leisure, Jake likes long walks on the beach and listening to smooth jazz.

MATTHEW LIZARDE (Sophomore) Sampson Matt has been an active participant in theater. Last year he performed in Rockstars! and Folktales Around the World in Theater 1, and over the summer he participated in the South Coast Repertory camp for two weeks. Matt believes that theater helps him express his ideas and understand others stories. In addition to the arts, Matt enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends.

MATTHEW MAGA (Senior) Montague It was in his seventh grade drama class when Matthew fell in love with the arts, and he has been performing ever since. He has performed in Les Misérables, The Secret Garden, Guys & Dolls, and Children of Eden. This will be his first Upper School dramatic play, and he is looking forward to being a part of the team. CAST BIOS

ANNEKA MILLER (Senior) Nurse Anneka most recently performed as Yonah in the musical Children of Eden and Gabriella in the play Boeing Boeing for which she received a Cappies nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her Upper School performances also include The Secret Garden, The Skin of Our Teeth, Les Misérables, Argonautika, and Studio Plays. Anneka is an active member in dance, drama, and choir and has enjoyed performing as a vocalist in Coffee House Cabaret for the past four years. Outside of St. Margaret’s, Anneka gains experience in the theater industry by participating in competitive musical theater and winning numerous awards for her vocals and comedic acting, and by studying her craft in New York for the past four summers. Anneka is planning to study musical theater in college and plans to make a career in the industry.

HANNAH OLSEN (Junior) Third Watch Hannah has been at St. Margaret's since fifth grade. She loves performing and this will be her tenth show at the school. Hannah is also enrolled in AP Studio Art, is a member of the varsity cheer team, and has received her black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

SARAH PENCE (Freshman) Chorus, Citizen and Masker Sarah has been involved in the Arts since fourth grade when she began playing the trumpet in the school band. She has been a part of many productions at St. Margaret's, most notably her role as Ms. Rogerson in Anne of Green Gables, Pumbaa in The Lion King and as a vocalist in the 2016 and 2017 Coffee House Cabaret. She is also involved in the school choir and has taken dance for the past three years. Outside of the arts program, Sarah enjoys ballroom dancing, tennis, and studying linguistics.

ELENA PLUMB (Junior) Lady Montague This is Elena's third show at St. Margaret’s and she is so grateful to be a part of it. She has been performing since a young age and she loves every minute of it. Last year, Elena enjoyed performing in the play Boeing Boeing, Coffee House Cabaret, and the musical Children of Eden. This year, she is the Assistant Lead Critic of the St. Margaret’s Cappies team and is currently enrolled in Advanced Theater. Along with performing, Elena enjoys writing and traveling as well as fashion design and photography. She hopes everyone enjoys the show.

RACHEL ROY (Senior) Lady Capulet Since freshman year, Rachel has been involved in the St. Margaret’s theater program. Last fall she played the role of Gloria in Boeing Boeing for which she received a Cappies nomination. Prior to that, she performed in the Lovely Ladies Ensemble in Les Misérables, as a showgirl in The Skin of Our Teeth and delivered a comedic monologue for the 2016 Coffee House Cabaret. Rachel is currently enrolled in Advanced Theater and has participated in Studio Plays and Short Films. This past summer, Rachel attended a theater program at UCLA.

PARKER RYAN (Senior) Romeo This show will mark Parker’s tenth production at St. Margaret’s. It was his initial role in sixth grade as Jojo in Seussical, which inspired him to continue performing in roles such as The Foreman in Les Misérables and Robert in Boeing Boeing, which were by far his favorite productions. Outside of performing, Parker plays soccer, anxiously awaits every dive day, works on the Technical Crew for other productions, and is a member of the Highlander Chorale. CAST BIOS

KATHERINE SELE (Senior) Juliet Since her first musical in first grade, Katherine has loved participating in the Arts at St. Margaret’s. She has played a variety of roles from ensemble to dance roles to leading parts such as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She has also been the co-choreographer for the last two Upper School musicals, The Secret Garden and Children of Eden. In addition, Katherine has competed in many styles of dance at West Coast School of the Arts since fifth grade and has been actively involved in the St. Margaret’s dance program since Middle School. She has trained at South Coast Repertory for the past four years, and is currently a part of their Advanced Musical Theater program. She also participates in the Highlander Chorale.

BLAKE STEVENSON (Senior) Friar Lawrence Blake has been performing in theater since third grade. He most recently won a Spirit of the MACY award and a Cappies award for his role as Father in Children of Eden, and he was nominated for OC Artist of the Year. Outside of school, Blake competes in classical and musical theater competitions across the country and recently won first place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition for the High School Men’s category in Boulder, Colorado. He also performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this past summer. In addition to performing, Blake enjoys drawing, volunteering at Serra’s Pantry, and serving as ASB President.

DALEN THOMAS (Senior) Apothecary Dalen is thrilled to be participating in her second St. Margaret’s theater production. Dalen has been a member of the Highlander Chorale for 3 years. Outside of St. Margaret’s, Dalen takes voice and piano lessons.

BRYCE VICTOR (Senior) Capulet Bryce is very involved in the Arts at St. Margaret’s. He has performed in several plays including Children of Eden, Seussical, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Argonautika, Les Misérables, The Secret Garden, and The Skin of Our Teeth. Bryce has performed in Studio Plays and Short Films for three years and sings in the Highlander Chorale. Outside of St. Margaret’s arts, Bryce likes to spend his time volunteering at Special Camp for Special Kids, playing tennis and piano, and singing.

BRAYDEN WINDES (Sophomore) Balthasar Brayden has been a part of the arts program since first grade. His most memorable role was in Greek Stories: From Artemis to Zeus when he portrayed the character of Hades with ferocious vigor. He has been an active member of the band program at St. Margaret’s, playing saxophone and piano, and recently played in the 2017 Coffee House Cabaret. Brayden is overjoyed to participate in Shakespeare’s work of Romeo and Juliet.

LOGAN WOJCIK (Freshman) Paris’ Page Logan has been involved with theater ever since coming to St. Margaret's in seventh grade. This is his fifth show at St. Margaret's, and he's thrilled to be a part of an Upper School production. Some of Logan's favorite roles include General Cartwright in Guys & Dolls, Zazu in The Lion King, and Mr. Tinsworthy in 9 to 5. This summer, Logan attended Stagedoor Manor, a theater camp in New ork,Y and had an amazing experience being a part of 9 to 5 with kids from across the country. Logan also sings in the Highlander Chorale, and he enjoys playing soccer and tennis at St. Margaret's. Logan is thrilled to start his year with Romeo and Juliet, and can't wait to continue his experience with the theater.

ALEXIS WOODS (Freshman) Chorus, Citizen, & Masker Alexis has been involved with the arts since she came to St. Margaret’s in fifth grade. Some of her most memorable roles were a Hot Box Singer in Guys & Dolls, Nala in The Lion King, and Mrs. Barry in Anne of Green Gables. Outside of the arts, Alexis is on the cross country team and enjoys spending time with her friends. FACULTY BIOS

DARCY RICE (Director) is the Director of the Arts at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School. He oversees the Performing and Visual Arts and directs theater productions across Lower, Middle and Upper School. He has directed 47 mainstage theater productions at St. Margaret’s. He is the author of several plays as well as more than 150 short stories and nonfiction articles. His work has appeared in regional, national and international publications, including Troika, Los Angeles Times Magazine and London’s Sun. He wrote the book for the musical Yearbook, published by Dramatic Publishing, which has received more than one hundred educational theatre productions across the United States and received its European premier at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival. Other works for the theatre include Trophies (Attic Theatre, Hollywood); Loving Fitzgerald (Ensemble Studio Theatre, Los Angeles & New York; Attic Theatre) and Not Me/Not You (California State Thespian Festival.) He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from the University of Southern California and is a member of SAG-AFTRA and the Dramatists Guild, Inc.

MELINDA KEANE (Costume Designer) has been able to express her passion for the theatre in a host of roles. She has been an actor, a dancer and a singer, but now finds her greatest artistic expression in designing and executing costumes. She is St. Margaret’s Lead Costume Designer and manages the vast collection of St. Margaret’s costumes. Keane Designs also provides designs and costume rentals to LA and OC schools. She teaches the art of sewing and mentors student costume designers. A key player in many St. Margaret’s productions, her costume designs include The Lion King, Anne of Green Gables, The Aristocats, The Secret Garden, Guys & Dolls, Les Misérables, Argonautika, Bugsy Malone, The Little Mermaid, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Sound of Music, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Sing Down the Moon, The Phantom Tollbooth, A Year with Frog and Toad, The Servant of Two Masters, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Peter Pan, The Music Man, The Wizard of Oz, Honk!, Annie, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, Pirates of Penzance, Willy Wonka, Cinderella, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Alice in Wonderland, Once on This Island, and The Fiddler on the Roof. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in performance and dance from California State University, Long Beach.

SPENCER KEANE (Technical Director) is a St. Margaret’s alum (Class of 2010) and graduated from Emerson College in Boston, MA with a Bachelor of Arts in Writing for Film and Television. He has written an original feature-length film script, a pilot for an original animated TV show, TV spec scripts, and attended and wrote for Young Playwrights Inc. in New York City. Spencer’s passion for writing and directing sprouted from his involvement in St. Margaret’s theater where he wrote, directed, and performed in numerous shows. In 2014-2015 Spencer was the Assistant Director for the St. Margaret’s productions of Argonautika and Les Misérables. Since then he has been heavily involved in set and prop construction and painting for numerous St. Margaret’s productions. His most notable work is the construction of multiple costume and prop elements for the 2016 production of The Lion King, including the painting of over twenty highly detailed character masks. Spencer was brought on board due to his love of theater, film, television and his knowledge of building, model-making, painting, and design. In his free time Spencer enjoys gaming, painting miniatures, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/wrestling, and participating in heavy armored medieval combat in the Society for Creative Anachronism. Cappies Critics and Award Program for High School Theater

St. Margaret’s is proud to participate in the Cappies, a national Critics and Awards Program for High School Theater and Journalism. Orange County is one of the largest Cappies programs in the nation, with 30 schools participating. St. Margaret’s Cappies participants are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and then a selection of those reviews are published online in The Orange County Register, or on Facebook @occappies

Cappies Critics for 2017-2018 are: Jake Kuljis (Lead Critic), Elena Plumb (Assistant Lead Critic) Mitra Alikhani, Alexis Fintland, Natalie Haugan, Nicholas Jacome, Caroline Ullem, Bryce Victor, Keely Yeargin

Special Thank You

St. Margaret’s would like to thank all the student and parent volunteers, the PTF Arts Alliance and PTF Arts Alliance Chair Valerie Jones and Arts Alliance Assistant Johnna Cunningham.