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A Man for All Seasons By Robert Bolt

Presented by 8th Grade Honors English

Period 7

A Man for All Seasons By Robert Bolt

Showtimes: Dec. 13th at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15th at 8:00 p.m., and Dec. 17th at 6:30 p.m. Directed by: Greta Atilano St. Matthew Catholic School CAST

Sir Thomas More……………………………………………………………… Donald Glover Sir Thomas More, the protagonist, is a noble lawyer who has an intellectual battle.

Alice More………………………………………………………………………. Cardi B Alice More is the outspoken and headstrong wife of Sir Thomas More.

Margaret More………………………………………………………….………… Greta Atilano Margaret More is the well-educated daughter of More who wants to marry William Roper.

William Roper……………………… ……………………………………………Zayn Malik William Roper, Margaret's suitor, is an educated man of the Lutheran faith who wants to marry Margaret.

Richard Rich………………………………………………………………..………Evan Peters Richard Rich is More’s shady apprentice who will stop at nothing to get money and power.

King Henry VIII……………………………………………….………… George Clooney King Henry VIII is the ruler of England who wants to divorce his wife, Queen Kathrine.

Common Man…………………………………………………………………Morgan Freeman The Common Man is the wise man of the show and always knows what to say and when to say it.

Duke of Norfolk…………………………………………………………….…… Will Smith He is one of More’s best friends and biggest supporters.

Cardinal Wolsey…………………………………………………….……………Johnny Depp One of the highest positioned men in the church, he disguises his true feelings and reveals them in the nick of time.

Thomas Cromwell…………………………………….……………………Jack O’Connell Thomas Cromwell is also known as the “King’s ear” because he is the King’s right hand man.

Señor Chapuys………………………………………………………………Antonio Banderas Chapuys is the ambassador from Spain who fights against the divorce.

Archbishop Cranmer…………………………………………………….. Benicio del Toro Cranmer is a stern man who is the Archbishop of Canterbury. Act I Synopsis In Act I of A Man for All Seasons, the play opens in the Victorian era of England under the rule of King Henry VIII and his wife. England is a quiet place where the citizens live normal, everyday lives until King Henry announces he would like to divorce his wife because he wants an heir to the throne, but his wife is barren and cannot have children. In order to file for a divorce, the King calls upon our protagonist, a well-respected and noble attorney, Sir Thomas More. When approached by the King, More’s life, as well as, his family's lives become shaken. His wife Alice, and daughter Meg’s safety is now in jeopardy. Throughout Act I, More continues a battle - should he obey the King, and save reputation and possibly his life, or stick to his morals and possibly risk his life?

Intermission

Act II Synopsis

In Act II, the play resumes and opens with the Common Man foreshadowing Sir Thomas More’s imprisonment. Two years have passed and a lot has happened. The King has declared himself the Head of the Church, and More resigns as Chancellor. In order to imprison More for not supporting the divorce, the King’s assistant, Cromwell, accuses More of accepting bribes in his career. In an attempt to save his friendship, More breaks his bond with the Duke of Norfolk only to be imprisoned days later. In prison, More does his best to stay true to his faith and save his family, telling them to leave the country on the same day at different ports. After some time in jail, More is put on trial and charged with high treason. Act II explores one of the most heartbreaking stories of one of the bravest martyrs of all time. Who's Who? Greta Atilano is one of the many bright stars in this year’s production of A Man for All Seasons. She will be portraying Meg and could not have gotten to where she is today without the help from her fellow cast, intelligent producers, or extraordinary director. Greta Atilano has previously portrayed characters such as Mayella Ewell in the Broadway production of To Kill a Mockingbird and Belle in Beauty and the Beast. Ms. Atilano currently resides in San Antonio, Texas with her family. She attends St. Matthew Catholic School and hopes to attend Incarnate Word High School. Ms. Atilano has always loved preforming in front of people and dressing up from a young age, so starring in theater and plays was only natural. She would not be where she is today without the help of her parents and her amazing director and producer, Dr. Grenardo.

A Note from the Director When I was first approached about possibly taking on the play, A Man for All Seasons, I was hesitant since I knew it was such an emotional and complex play with so many different themes and dynamics, but after months of debate and preparation I am so thankful and excited to put forth this production. This play has not only taught me so much about facts of the time, such as England’s monarchy, but it also taught me so much about what it means to truly be an archetype and be true to your faith as Sir Thomas More was. Not only am I grateful for this amazing opportunity to portray such a classic story, but I am also so thankful for my wonderful cast. Without their talent, dedication, and perseverance this play would have never been possible. I also would like to thank the many producers for providing publicity and funds that helped this show become what it is today. I would like to thank the amazing stage hands and set designers, too, who always made sure the stage really set the scene for the audience. Lastly, I would like you thank you, whoever is reading this note, thank you for taking your time to watch and admire our beautiful set, talented actors, and the story of one of the bravest saints of all, Sir Thomas More. A Man for All Seasons Author: Robert Bolt

Directed by: DeMarco Avila 8th grade, St. Matthew Catholic School Showtimes: Dec. 9-10 at 6:30 p.m. Cast

Lady Alice More……………………………………………………..….Played by Bella Thorne Alice More is the devoted yet outspoken wife to Sir Thomas More.

Thomas Cromwell…………………………………………………………..Played by Tom Hanks Cromwell is the main antagonist in A Man for All Seasons and works to get rid of Thomas More.

King Henry VIII………………………………………………………….Played by Johnny Depp King Henry VIII works towards getting a divorce from his wife, yet needs Sir Thomas More’s help to do so.

Duke of Norfolk…………………………………………………………….Played by Ben Stiller The Duke of Norfolk is Thomas More’s best friend who helps him throughout the story.

William Roper……………………………………………………………Played by Jaden Smith William Roper is a young man who is in love with Margaret More, Sir Thomas More’s daughter.

Cardinal Wolsey………………………………………………………..Played by Steve Buscemi Wolsey tries to convince More to agree with the King’s divorce, yet Wolsey changes his mind on the subject, but dies suddenly a few days later.

Richard Rich……………………………………………………………….Played by Jim Carrey Richard Rich is a power-hungry man who will do anything for money.

Common Man…………………………………………………………….Played by Harrison Ford The Common Man is the comedic relief of this story with sly remarks and funny jokes.

Sir Thomas More………………………………………………………Played by DeMarco Avila Sir Thomas More is a man of faith and the main protagonist of the story.

Margaret More……………………………………………………….Played by Scarlett Johansson Margaret is the daughter of Thomas and Alice More.

Signor Chapuys………………………………………………………Played by George Clooney Chapuys is a Spanish ambassador who is trying to prevent the King’s divorce.

Archbishop Cranmer………………………………………………………Played by Ben Affleck Cranmer tries to convince More to agree to the King being the Head of the Church. Program

Act I Synopsis

A Man for All Seasons is a play about an attorney named Sir Thomas More, whose faith is strong in God, and Richard Rich, a servant who seeks money. More is married to a woman named Alice and is a powerful figure since many people listen to his words. More explains to Richard Rich that he should become a teacher, yet Rich dismisses the advice. Next, King Henry VIII tries to get More’s approval regarding his divorce, but ultimately fails as More is very religious. Cardinal Wolsey tries to convince More to approve of the divorce for the King, yet More convinces Wolsey that divorce goes against the Church’s teachings. Later, Alice More and Margaret More try to ask Thomas what the Cardinal told him, but Thomas tries to keep it a secret and will not let them know. Wolsey dies, and King Henry VIII comes back and appoints More as the new Chancellor to try and convince Thomas again to approve of his divorce; More still refuses. Richard Rich talks to Cromwell in a pub where Cromwell tells Richard to try and help him make the King’s divorce convenient. To do so though, Cromwell needs to know to which pawn shop he sold the silver cup and where the lady gave Thomas More the bribe. Finally, Richard Rich accepts the job as Collector of Revenues and is now trying to help get rid of More.

Intermission

Act II Synopsis

Two years pass and much has happened as King Henry VIII has named himself the Pope, and More resigns as Chancellor. Then, Cromwell accuses and interrogates More for accepting bribes during his judicature. Next, Sir Thomas tries to end his relationship with Norfolk to prevent injury to Norfolk, which works but ultimately ends with More’s imprisonment. Later, we learn that Cromwell attempted to bribe the jailer to get dirt on More, which also fails. Thomas More’s family visits him in jail and tries to convince him to sign the oath by telling him the troubles they have encountered. Though, More is not moved by their troubles and tells them to escape on different boats at different ports on the same day. Then the jailer makes his family leave, and Sir Thomas is ready for the trial. At the trial, More is charged with high treason since his silence is against the oath, yet More retaliates and explains that according to the law, silence means consent. Rich then lies by explaining that More said the King was not the Head of the Church. Before his execution, More admits that the King is not killing him because he refused to call him the Head of the Church, but because he didn't support his divorce. Finally, More forgives the woman who gave him the bribe and the executioner as he is beheaded. Who's Who?

DeMarco Avila is excited to have a lead role in A Man for All Seasons, as it will be his first lead role in any play. DeMarco played some minor roles such as Flounder from The Little Mermaid and Baby Terk from Tarzan. Mr. Avila lives in Texas with his family and attends St. Mathew

Catholic School. He is in the eighth grade and enjoys playing video games, basketball, and chess with his friends. DeMarco thanks Director Grenardo for giving him the opportunity to show off his talents on the stage. He would also like to thank his mother, father, cousins, and dog for showing their love and support in his work. DeMarco dedicates his performance to his family and sadly deceased dog named Bruno.

A Note from the Director

Hello, my name is DeMarco Avila, and I am the Director of A Man for All Seasons. I would like to thank all of our dedicated actors, without whom, we would not be able to produce this amazing play. I would also like to thank my parents and family members who have been supporting me throughout this journey. A Man for All Seasons is about a man named Thomas

More who refused to support King Henry the VIII on his divorce since it goes against the

Church. I aspire to be like More since he gave his life for his faith and changed the lives of many.

I will apply this value of religion to my life in a way that will help me become a better person and have a stronger faith. A Man for All Seasons Author: Robert Bolt Directed by: Landon Cash

Showtimes: December 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM St. Matthew Catholic School

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Sir Thomas More……………………………………………………………………..Landon Cash More, a lawyer and judge, is the main protagonist who is a devout Catholic.

The Common Man…………………………………………………………………..Adam Sandler As the “narrator” and comic relief, the Common Man plays the role as other small characters.

Richard Rich………………………….………………………………………………….Rob Lowe Rich is a poor scholar with no rules or principles who slowly rises up the social ladder.

Duke of Norfolk………………………………………………………………….Michael Douglas The Duke is a good friend of More who gets blackmailed into trapping More for treason.

Alice More……………………………………………………………………………….Gal Gadot As the wife of More, Alice seems to understand the situation better than More does.

Margaret More………………………………………………………………….Miranda Cosgrove Margaret is the daughter of More and Alice.

Cardinal Wolsey……………………………………………………………………….Matt Damon Wolsey is the Lord Chancellor of England.

Thomas Cromwell……………………………………………………………………...Tom Cruise Cromwell loves to use blackmail, threats, and fear to help the King.

Signor Chapuys……………………………………………………………………..George Lopez Chapuys is the Spanish Ambassador trying to prevent the divorce.

William Roper…………………………………………………………………………..Zach Efron He wants to marry Margaret More.

King Henry VIII…………………………………………………………………Anthony Hopkins Henry the King of England wants a divorce.

Archbishop Cranmer………………………………………………………………..Micheal Caine Cranmer is the cynical Archbishop of the Church. Program

Act I Synopsis

In A Man for All Seasons, King Henry VIII seeks a divorce from his wife because she has not given him a male offspring. It starts with Sir Thomas More, an attorney, who is trying to tell Richard Rich, a servant, that he should be a teacher, but Richard Rich wants money and power. After that, the Cardinal sends a letter to More to talk about the divorce. At first, Wolsey, the Cardinal, is in favor of the divorce, but after hearing what More has to say, he soon changes sides. After leaving the Cardinal, More refuses to tell his wife, Alice More, and daughter, Margaret More, about the divorce. More soon hears that Wolsey died and has appointed More as the new chancellor. King Henry VIII visits More’s house to speak with him; after talking to Margaret, the King’s personality starts to show. King Henry and More walk outside and argue about the divorce, and afterward the King leaves. Alice tells More to be careful, but More seems sure he will be fine. Then later, Master Cromwell and Richard Rich converse about creating a conspiracy to convict More.

Intermission

Act II Synopsis

Act II begins two years after Act I. King Henry VIII has just named himself Pope, which severs ties with Rome. More resigns as Chancellor and slowly becomes poor; and later Matthew, the steward, quits. Cromwell tracks down the woman who tried to bribe More in the past. More had given the bribe, a cup, to Richard Rich. Matthew asks Rich for a job. Señor Chapuys brings a letter to More from the King of Spain, but More refuses to accept the letter. Cromwell questions More about the woman and the cup, and Cromwell charges More for his ingratitude towards the King’s book. More’s and Norfolk’s friendship is broken in an argument over Parliament’s New Act saying people must take an oath. More is thrown in jail because he will not take the oath. More tells Margaret and Roper to leave the country at different times, different ports, and on the same day. The trial for a More begins, and he is found guilty. More is beheaded, and Cromwell and Norfolk are charged with treason. Cromwell is killed for treason, but Norfolk gets to live. King Henry VIII dies. Richard Rich lives. Who’s Who

Landon Cash will play Sir Thomas More in the play A Man for All Seasons. He is very thankful that he was chosen for his role in the play. He currently resides in San Antonio, Texas and attends St. Matthew Catholic School. He is in the eighth grade, and his favorite classes are

Honors Math and computer class. His favorite sport is tennis, and he is currently learning

Japanese for a role in a play scheduled to run in Japan. This will be his first play, but he has been rehearsing for this role for a year now. He would like to thank his mom and dad for all the support they have given him. He thanks the cast director for the experience of being in this play.

A Note from the Director

A Man for All Seasons was a great learning experience for me. It taught me about determination and courage through Sir Thomas More who upheld the values of the Church. I am determined to uphold my views and not listen to the distractions of other people. Furthermore, I can have the courage to be one of the few people who share my views. I would like to thank my parents and many friends who have supported me throughout my work. It means so much to me. A Man forAll Seasons

By Robert Bolt December 15- 7:30 P.M. St. Matthew Catholic School Director: Rose Costello CAST

Sir Thomas More………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………Leonardo DiCaprio Sir Thomas More is a lawyer for the Catholic Church who acts as the protagonist in the play.

The Common Man………………………………………………………………………………….………………..….…….…Zac Efron The Common Man is a narrator who provides an overview of the scenes, he will also act out smaller roles.

Richard Rich………………………………………………………………………………………….………..………..….……Liam Hemsworth Richard Rich is a poor man who wishes to obtain power and money, whether it's through More or any powerful man.

Duke of Norfolk……………………………………………………………………………………….…….…..…………………..Jim Carrey Norfolk is a great friend of More, who in the play show his commitment to his friendship, or not.

Alice More……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Meryl Streep Alice More is the wife of Thomas More who believes he should do what the King says.

Margaret More (Roper)………………………………………………………………………………………….….………………Rose Costello Margaret is the daughter of Thomas and Alice who later marries William Roper.

Cardinal Wolsey..……………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…………Jeff Bridges Wolsey is a Cardinal who at first believes there should be a divorce, but later on, before he dies, he changes his beliefs.

Thomas Cromwell………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………….Matt Letscher Thomas Cromwell is the main antagonist and tries to convince More in every way that the divorce was the best option.

Signor Chapuys…………………………………………….…………………………………….……………………………………Martin Sheen He is a Spanish Ambassador who is not for the divorce because he wants to keep relations between the countries close.

William Roper……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….……………Austin Butler Son-in-law of More and married to Margaret, he changes his religion from Lutheran to Catholic.

The King, Henry VIII…………….………………………………………………………………….…………..….…………..Channing Tatum He is the King who married a barren wife, but wants a divorce, so an heir can inherit the throne.

Archbishop Cranmer……………………………………………………………………..……………..…….…………..……….Tom Hanks The Archbishop of Canterbury tries to get More to second the divorce and name the King as the Head of the Church.

Program

Act I Synopsis

In A Man for All Seasons, Sir Thomas More is a attorney for the Catholic Church, and he speaks to Richard Rich, a servant who wants money and power. King Henry VIII of England has a barren wife, Catherine, who he wants to divorce. More does not support the divorce. Cardinal

Wolsey tries to convince More that it is the best decision, so an heir can inherit the throne.

Wolsey later dies, but before he does, he has a change of heart and opposes the divorce.

Margaret, More’s daughter, who is dating William Roper is denied the idea of the getting married. Days later, at a pub, Thomas Cromwell, a counselor of the King, offers Richard a job.

Intermission

Act II Synopsis

In Act II, England has imprisonment without a trial. The King has recently named himself the

Pope, and More does not agree with it, so he resigns from his job as Chancellor. Since he quit, he has no money, so Matthew has to quit as More’s steward. Alice is very annoyed because they have no money. Cromwell is trying to find a reason to charge More, so he tracks down the lady who gave More a cup and says that he accepted it as a bribe. More tells Norfolk not to be his friend because it can put him in danger. There is a new act in parliament requiring people to take an oath, but More refuses. No one can talk him into it. More is put into jail and has his books taken away. When visited by his family, he tells them to leave the country on the same day from different ports for safety. They then have a trial, More is charged as guilty and is later beheaded. Who's Who?

Rose Costello, who is now playing Margret in A Man for all Seasons, is so happy to join the cast! She lives in San Antonio, Texas and is an eighth grader. She is now attending St. Matthew Catholic School and hopes to attend Incarnate Word High School when she graduates. She loves spending her free time outside of school swimming and playing with friends. She was first seen on stage as an angel in the reenactment of the Gospel on Christmas Eve in 2013. She would like to thank her amazing family and all her friends who helped her get where she is today. She would like to thank the cast for welcoming her with open arms when she joined the cast. Lastly, she would like to thank her amazing director for casting her in this amazing show. She hopes to continue on with her acting career and become something great some day.

A Note from the Director

A Man forAll Seasons symbolizes some men and women standing by their beliefs, and some quickly changing their beliefs and how it may affect them. I learned that not everyone is going to have the same point of view as you, but you should always stick up for your beliefs and never give in to the crowd and what other people think. While directing this play, I tried my best to portray Sir Thomas More by not giving up and going after what I wanted and what I thought was right for myself and the people around me. This play was not a one man show, and I have so many people to thank. First, I would like to thank and congratulate the outstanding actors. I would like to thank the whole crew - I couldn't have pulled this off without you. Last, but not least, I would like to thank my family and my Lord. I was shown support everyday by them, and I'm beyond thankful. I hope everyone enjoyed the play, and one last time, thank you. 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. St. Matthew Catholic School Directed by Maya Crane By Robert Bolt Cast Common Man…………………………………….…..…………Jon Cozart The Common Man is a person who seems to play everyone of “unimportance”, he is the comic relief of the story and uses humor to further the plot. Sir Thomas More………………………………..………………T. J. Thyne Sir Thomas More is humble man with unmoving beliefs and trust in God. Richard Rich…………………………………….…..……Patrick J. Adams Richard Rich is a sneaky man who takes the easy way to the top. He is cunning but very greedy. Duke of Norfolk……………………………………………David Boreanaz The Duke of Norfolk, a good friend of Thomas, may not be the brightest, but he makes up for it with his impressive hunting skills and fairness. Alice More ……….……………….………………………...Michaela Colin Alice More, Thomas’ wife, is very practical and sees things realistically. She is worried for her family and tries to protect them. Margaret More (Roper)…..…………………………..………..Maya Crane Margaret, Thomas’ daughter, is educated and has a kind heart. Thomas believes her to be the one who knows him best. Cardinal Wolsey………………………………………………Ryan O'Neal Cardinal Wolsey appeared to be against More, then proves himself to be moral and appoints More as Chancellor. Thomas Cromwell………………………………..Benedict Cumberbatch Thomas Cromwell is an immoral person who is used to getting what he wants through fear. He is willing to do whatever pleases the King. Signor Chapuys……………………………………..…Ricardo Montanter Signor Chapuys is the Spanish Ambassador who tries to stop King Henry’s divorce. William Roper………………………………….………John Francis Daley Roper, married to Margaret, is fickle and seems to follow the crowd and do whatever is easy. King Henry VIII……………………………………………….Andrew Scott King Henry is a man of many talents, being humble is not one of them. He sees anyone opposing him as a threat and must keep them from interfering, in any way he sees fit. Archbishop Cranmer…………………………………………..Mark Gatiss Archbishop Cranmer, though an archbishop, does not appear to be religious and treats his role as a job. He tries to convince More to put the King above God.

Crew

Director…………………………………………….….Lin-Manuel Miranda Program

Act I Synopsis The first act of A Man for All Seasons starts with the humorous Common Man. Richard Rich tries to get Sir Thomas More to help him sneak his way to success; More instead offers him a job as a teacher, Richard refuses. More introduces Rich to the Duke of Norfolk, but doesn't recommend him. Thomas receives a letter from the Cardinal’s secretary, Wolsey, asking to meet him. Wolsey tries to convince More to let King Henry VIII have a divorce. When More tries to leave to go back home, he is stopped by Thomas Cromwell and then Signor Chapuys who try to ask him about where he stands in regards to the divorce. He eventually gets home to see his daughter, Margaret, with Roper, her boyfriend. Roper asks More if he can marry Margaret, More says no because Roper is Lutheran, not Catholic. Wolsey is accused of treason for switching sides on the divorce and dies of pneumonia. He appointed Thomas as new chancellor. Rich tries to impress Cromwell, “The King’s Ear”, and has a group discussion with him and Chapuys. The King comes to see More and tries to impress Margaret with his knowledge of language, who then responds in Latin and Greek. The King asks to speak with Thomas privately and offers a compromise. More does not have to support the divorce, but he can't go against it. Alice tells More to be careful, More tells her that divorce is not the kind of thing of which martyrs are made. Roper says he is anchored to his principles while More just believes him to go with what is easy. Cromwell meets with Rich and makes him the Collector of Revenues for York. Cromwell tricks Rich into telling him how he got a silver cup More gave him and where it is now. INTERMISSION Act II Synopsis In England, people are imprisoned without trail. The King names himself Pope, and More resigns as Chancellor. Because they have no money left, Matthew, their steward quits and goes to work for Richard Rich, who is now very wealthy. Rich and Cromwell track down the woman who gave More the silver cup and ask if he accepted the bribe, she says she can't say if she accepted but knows she gave it to him. Norfolk ends up stuck in the middle of the mess. Chapuys tries to give More a letter from the King of Spain, but More surprises him by refusing to accept the letter. Cromwell questions More about the silver cup, but More defends himself with a letter to the woman saying he will not accept the bribe. The only charge Cromwell has against him is “ingratitude”. Norfolk and More get into an argument, then More tells Norfolk to not be friends with him anymore for his safety. More gets put in jail and refuses to take the “Act of Succession”. Margaret, Roper, and Alice all visit him to try and convince him to take the oath. More refuses again and tells them to leave on the same day on different boats from different ports. More defends himself; he is not guilty of high treason. The judge finds him guilty and sends him to be executed. Thomas More is beheaded. Cromwell is accused of treason and is executed, Norfolk is accused of treason but lives, King Henry VIII dies, and Richard Rich lives a very wealthy life. The play ends with the Common Man, who reminds us all that we are alive, and how to stay that way. Who's Who?

Maya Crane, who plays Margaret More, is very thankful to her fellow cast members and everyone involved in the production of A Man for all Seasons. Maya was born in Austin but grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and currently attends St. Matthew Catholic School.

She has performed as San Juan Diego for All Saints Day, Catrina in Network for Young

Artists: Day of the Dead Celebration, and narrator in Little Red Riding Hood and her

Musical Ensemble. She is a member of the Texas Children's Choir and enjoys singing, playing guitar and ukulele, and is currently a brown belt in traditional Tae-Kwon-Do.

Maya would like to thank her family and friends who have helped her to pursue theater.

She would also like to thank Lin-Manuel Miranda for allowing her to perform onstage.

Maya is currently working with her choir to perform at the Ely Cathedral in England in the summer of 2017 to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Armistice ending

World War I.

A Note from the Director

A Man for All Seasons depicts the events leading up to Sir Thomas More’s death, who became a saint for demonstrating fortitude and piety in the face of adversity. I have learned in my own life that I can demonstrate fortitude with my friends and in my faith. I would like to thank my family and my friends for always supporting me along this way and teaching me to keep the values of Saint Thomas More close to my heart. I would also like to thank the cast who made this production possible.

A Man for All Seasons Robert Bolt

St. Matthew Catholic School Directed by Hannah Cullum

December 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cast

The Common Man……………………………………………………………………….Dennis Quaid The Common Man ties together many scenes and shows that even a small character can make an impact, even if the impact is small.

Sir Thomas More……………………………………………………………………….Hugh Jackman Sir Thomas More is the main protagonist who sticks to his morals after being asked to nullify the King’s divorce.

Richard Rich..……………………………………………………………………………James Franco Richard Rich is a weasel who wants a job with power and wealth and was given the chalice from Sir Thomas More.

Duke of Norfolk ………………………………………………………………………Pruitt Taylor Vince The Duke of Norfolk was a good family friend of Thomas More but was trapped into saying that Thomas More was guilty of treason.

Alice More …………………………………………………………………………Reese Witherspoon Alice More is the wife of Thomas More, and she urges Thomas to support the divorce so he won't get hurt.

Margaret More (Roper)…………………………………………………………………Hannah Cullum Margaret More is the daughter of Thomas and Alice More, and marries Will Roper.

Cardinal Wolsey……………………………………………………………….………Kevin Chamberlin Wolsey is the Chancellor of England who supports the King’s divorce but requested More to be the new chancellor when Wolsey dies.

Thomas Cromwell………………………………………………………………Joseph Gordon-Levitt Thomas Cromwell is the main antagonist who tricks the Duke of Norfolk into turning against Sir Thomas More.

Signor Chapuys……………………………………………………………………………Ray Romano Chapuys is against the divorce and wants to side with Thomas More who he knows is a strong Catholic and sticks to his values.

William Roper………………………………………………………………………………Frankie Muniz Roper dated Margaret More and is trying to get her hand in marriage with approval from Thomas More, and eventually marries Margaret.

The King, Henry VIII……………………………………………………………………Ryan Reynolds King Henry wants a divorce from his barren wife so he can have an heir to the throne, but Thomas More would not nullify his marriage.

Archbishop Cranmer.…………………………………………………………….………..Ryan Gosling Cranmer visits Thomas More in his cell in the tower to get More to take an oath to make the King the Head of the Catholic Church, and More said no. Program

Act I Synopsis

A Man For All Seasons begins when Thomas More, an attorney, was asked by Richard Rich, a weasel, for a job. More tells Richard to become a teacher. Later, the King tells More he would like to divorce his barren wife so he could have an heir to the throne. Thomas More, a strong Catholic, disapproved of the divorce. After the Chancellor died, Thomas More became the new chancellor. As the new chancellor, More still did not support the divorce. Because More would not support the divorce, the King told him to either support the divorce, nullify his marriage, or name the King of England the Head of the Catholic Church. Thomas More remains to be against the divorce. Thomas More told the King no to all of the options. Earlier on, More received a bribe of a cup from a woman. Not wanting the bribe, More gave the cup to Rich. Cromwell now wants to know where the cup is to prove that More accepts bribes and that he is in fact, committing treason. Act I closes with the following questions: Will Cromwell find the cup to prove that More accepts bribes, and will Thomas More be found guilty of committing treason? Intermission Act II Synopsis

Act II begins when the King names himself the Head of the Church. Because of this, Thomas More resigns, and Matthew resigns as his steward. This leaves More without a job, and Alice is not happy with More because he isn't bringing in any more income. Next, Cromwell is trying to prove that a woman gave More a cup. The woman comes forward and says that she gave More the cup, but she refuses to say that he accepted it. Norfolk, being More’s best friend, is stuck in the middle and wants no part in the situation. Rich then comes forward and says that More gave him the cup, and he is becoming rich because of it. Next, More has to tell Norfolk that Norfolk can no longer be More’s friend for Norfolk’s safety. Norfolk is not happy with this and tells More to just name the King the Head of the Church; More refuses to do so. More is then told that he must agree to the New Act in Parliament, an oath. Because More would not accept the oath, he is sent to jail. Norfolk, Alice, Roper, and Margaret visit him to try to convince him to agree to the oath. More tells them that he is going to adhere to his values and not agree to the oath. He proceeds to tell his family that they must leave the country for their own safety. Who's Who?

Hannah Cullum starred in A Man for All Seasons as Margaret More, and she would like to send out her gratitude to her director, Bob Mann. She currently lives in San Antonio, Texas, attends St. Matthew Catholic School, and is looking forward to graduating this year. She has enjoyed starring in many plays and musicals as a child including The Wizard of Oz and Annie. Her upcoming plays include Wicked and A Man for All Seasons.

A Note from the Director

Thank you for coming to watch my production, A Man for All Seasons. I have worked very hard on this production, and I hope you enjoy it. In the process of this production, I have learned how to be more patient and trusting; everything will be alright in the end. I would like to thank my family for keeping me focused. I would also like to thank the cast of this play for making it the best it can possibly be. Lastly, I would like to thank everyone who came to see this production because without you this all would not be possible. Thank you! A Man for All Seasons

Playbill

St. Matthew Catholic School By Robert Bolt Directed by Cian Garza

Showtimes January 22, 2017 February 7, 2017 February 28,2017 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Cast

The Common Man………………………………………………………………………………Jake Paul He is the narrator of the story and has a funny sense of humor.

Sir Thomas More……………………………………………………………………………Mark Ruffalo He is the main protagonist of the story.

Richard Rich…………………………………………………………………………………Cian Garza He is a man who seeks employment for wealth and status.

Duke of Norfolk……………………………………………………………………………Gary Oldman He is a close friend of Sir Thomas More.

Alice More……………………………………………………………………………………Julia Roberts She is a strong woman and is worried about her husband.

Margaret More……………………………………………………………………………Emma Watson She is More’s well-educated daughter who is in love with William Roper.

Cardinal Wolsey……………………………………………………………………………Harrison Ford He is the old chancellor of England who gave his position to More right before he died.

Thomas Cromwell…………………………………………………………………………James Franco He is the main antagonist of the story.

Signor Chapuys………………………………………………………………………………Ben Kingsley He is the Spanish Ambassador who is against the the King’s divorce.

William Roper……………………………………………………………………………….…Tom Felton He is the man who wants to marry Sir Thomas More’s daughter and eventually does.

King Henry VIII……………………………………………………………………Leonardo DiCaprio He is the King of England and the man who wants a divorce from his Spanish wife.

Archbishop Cranmer………………………………………………………………………Daniel Craig He is a man who does not stick with his beliefs and is not strong in his faith. Program Act I Synopsis Sir Thomas More’s friend, Richard Rich, wants to befriend everyone so he can get a place or job in the monarchy. While they were talking, the Duke of Norfolk, Alice More, and Margaret More enter the room. The Duke has a message from Cardinal Wolsey summoning More to visit him. At the chambers, Wosley asks More to take the King’s side about his divorce. They take opposing sides about the divorce, and Wolsey sends More back home on a boat. When More returns, he finds William Roper asking for his daughter’s hand in marriage. More replies no because Roper is Lutheran. The Common Man notifies the audience about Wosley’s death and how he named More Chancellor of England. The King goes to More’s house to ask for his help so the King can secure the divorce. More stays to stage his beliefs. Although King Henry expresses his respect for Sir Thomas’s conscience, he is clearly disappointed. Alice tells More to be careful with what decisions he makes. More says that it is not a big deal. Cromwell gives Richard Rich a job as Collector of Revenues for York. Cromwell asks Richard to tell him the pawn shop where he sold the cup and the court where the woman gave More the cup.

Intermission

Act II Synopsis Two years later, King Henry VIII decided that he will become the leader of the church in England and cuts ties with Rome. Sir Thomas More resigns from his position as Chancellor of England, and Alice doesn't know what to do. Since More doesn't get paid anymore, Steward decided to resign as well because he cannot be paid. Cromwell tries to find the woman who gave More the cup. Norfolk doesn't want any part of this because he and More are friends. Rich is rich with money, and Steward is looking for a job, so he asks Rich for a job. Chapuys has a letter from the King of Spain that is addressed to More. Cromwell questions More about the cup that the woman gave to him. More denies that it was a bribe. Norfolk comes to More to tell him to just give in and get out of this situation, but More refuses. More tells Norfolk that they can't be friends anymore to protect Norfolk. More is arrested because he won't give in and take the oath. Norfolk goes to the prison to talk to More, but More still doesn't take the oath. So, Norfolk orders the guard to take out his books. Then, his family comes to prison to try to persuade him and say goodbye. It doesn't work, but More tells them to leave the country. At More’s trial, Richard Rich commits perjury against More. More is silent. Cromwell tells the jury that silence is denial when More sees it as acceptance. More is guilty and is sentenced to his death. In the end, More is beheaded. Who’s Who?

Cian Garza, who plays the role of Richard Rich is extremely proud to be joining the Broadway play of A Man for All Seasons. Cian lives in San Antonio with his family and attends St.

Matthew Catholic Schoo. He is in the eighth grade, and his favorite things to do are sports. Cian first appeared on Broadway at the age of six as Abu from Aladdin. He is best-known for playing

Smalls from the Sandlot. Cian also enjoys playing football and has recently begun learning to play handbells. Cian would like to thank his mom, dad, two brothers, and his little sister for their love and support. He also thanks director George Lucas for allowing him to enjoy this valuable experience. Cian dedicates his performances this season to the memory of his late uncle, Regulo

Barrera, a former professional bingo player in Kingsville, Texas.

A Note from the Director

Through putting together this play, I have learned that hard work and effort is key to produce a great final product. Hard work and effort can be used in everything that I do. I can put forth effort with my family and in whatever I do. I want to thank my family for supporting me, I also want to thank my cast and crew for always trying their best while acting. A Man forAll Seasons By: Robert Bolt Showtime: 2pm, Dec. 18 At: St. Matthew Catholic School Directed by Daniel Garza Cast

The Common Man………………………………………………………………………Bill Maher The Common Man is the narrator who intervenes when something happens and serves as comic relief.

Sir Thomas More…………………………………………………………………….Paul Bettany Sir Thomas More is the main character and opposes King Henry’s divorce. More is convicted of treason and sentenced to death.

Richard Rich…………………………………………………………….………….…Theo James Rich wants political power but is denied by More, yet that does not deter Rich.

Duke of Norfolk………………………………………………………………….Ewan McGregor The Duke of Norfolk is More’s friend and supports More in his decision.

Alice More…………………………………………………………………………Penélope Cruz Alice is More’s wife and supports the King to try to protect More and herself.

Margaret More…………………………………………………………………Shailine Woodley Margaret is More’s daughter and understands her father’s ideals better than anyone else.

Cardinal Wosley…………………………………………………………………….Ian McKellen Wosley originally sides with the King, but later, he sides with More and dies of pneumonia.

Thomas Cromwell…………………………………………………………………Tom Hiddleson Cromwell, the main antagonist, does anything to win. He rules over More’s trial for treason.

Señor Chapuys……………………………………..………………………….…Hector Elizondo Chapuys is the Spanish Ambassador and supports More because the King’s first wife is Spanish.

William Roper………………………………………………………………………Jeremy Renner Roper is a Lutheran convert and is married to Margaret. More, Roper’s father-in-law, does not like him.

King Henry VIII……………………………………………………………………Daniel Garza The King wants a divorce and tries to gain More’s approval. More denies his request.

Archbishop Cranmer………………………………………………………Jonathan Reese Meyers Cranmer tries to convince More to swear loyalty to the King, but More will not take the oath. Program Act I Synopsis A Man for All Seasons starts with a monologue from the Common Man. It gives the setting, England in 1530, and sets the mood for the rest of the play. King Henry VIII wants a divorce from his wife, Queen Catherine, who is barren. The King wants an heir to the throne. Sir Thomas More becomes entangled in this affair. Since he is Catholic, he does not support a divorce. He is invited to meet Wosley, a cardinal. Wosley asks Sir Thomas More to support the divorce. He meets Señor Chapuys, a Spaniard who does not want the divorce to happen, on his trip. Once he arrives home, More finds his daughter with Roper, a Lutheran. In this scene, Wosley dies of pneumonia on his way to court for High Treason, which only means he no longer supports the divorce. Later, the King comes to More’s house to try to convince him to support the divorce. The King threatens More to not oppose him. The last scene ends with two administrators of the King trying to conspire against Sir Thomas More. Intermission

Act II Synopsis The act starts with a monologue from the Common Man about how people can be arrested for no good reason, foreshadowing More’s imprisonment. Parliament makes the Act of Succession, an oath to say that Queen Elizabeth is the new Queen of the Church. More cannot take this anymore and resigns as Chancellor. At the same time, Cromwell accuses More of accepting bribes during his time as a judge. More receives a note from the King of Spain, but refuses to open the letter. Cromwell needs to prove his theory, so he questions More trying to find any evidence of More accepting bribes. More knows that he and all of his connections will be treated unfairly so he terminates his friendship with the Duke of Norfolk to protect him. The police arrest More for not swearing to the oath. The Duke tries to convince More for fellowship. More rebutted by asking if the Duke will follow him to Hell for fellowship. More’s family comes to visit him one last time. More tells his family to leave on the same day, but on different ships from different ports. More’s trial begins after his encounter with his family. Rich commits perjury against him. The court sentenced More to death and he is beheaded the next day. Who's Who?

Daniel Garza is ecstatic about playing the role of boatman in the play A Man for All

Seasons. This is amazing for him, and he will be playing the boatman in Act I Scene IV, and Sir

Thomas More in Act I Scene IX. Daniel is fresh out of high school and became the captain of the drama club in his senior year. He is an honor student with a GPA of 4.3 and took AP Calculus and AP English. He also creates and programs robots for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC).

Daniel is on the Academics Team and competes in a Math Competition. He would like to thank his family, especially his mom and dad. He would also like to thank his drama coach for teaching him how to be a better actor.

A Note from the Director

A Man for All Seasons is a classic story of a protagonist persecuted for upholding his morals. The lesson of the story is to adhere to your beliefs and not to be flippant. I, as the director, took this story to heart. We need to stick to our beliefs. Emily St. John Mandel’s Station

Eleven states, “…only the dishonorable people leave when things get difficult." When I was reading this book, I overlooked the quote. Now, I realize what it means - only the dishonorable abandon their morals when threatened to be humiliated for their morals. I would have never realized this if it wasn't for my outstanding cast. I also thank my parents and Dr. G, my English teacher, for pushing me to direct this play. A Man for All Seasons

St. Matthew Catholic School By: Robert Bolt Directed by Devin Henry

Showtimes-

~ December 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

~ December 22, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Cast

The Common Man …………………………………………………………………….. Will Farrell

He is a funny man who likes to lighten the mood.

Sir Thomas More……………………………………………………………………. Kevin Fowler

More is a very conservative man who likes to keep his opinions to himself.

Richard Rich……………………………………………………………………………. Chris Pratt

Rich has no boundaries, and he has no limits; he does what he pleases.

Duke of Norfolk…………………………………………………..……………… Channing Tatum

The Duke is just a regular townsman, not very intellectual but good at heart.

Alice More……………………………………………………………………….……. Devin Henry

Alice is a woman of speech, she likes so say what she thinks.

Margaret More…………………………………………………….………….. Jennifer Lawerence

Margaret is very educated and down to earth.

Cardinal Wolsey……………………………………………………………………… Ryan Gosling

Cardinal Wolsey is a man of the Church with little mystery.

Thomas Cromwell………………………………………………………..………… Ryan Reynolds

Thomas is a deceptive man who likes to know everything all of the time.

Signor Chapuys…………………………………………………………………… George Clooney

Chapuys is a man of his faith and intends to keep it that way.

William Roper…………………………………………………………….………… Hugh Jackman

Roper is the type of person to do what he wants because he wants to and not think of anyone else.

The King Henry VIII…………………………………………………..………….. Dwayne Johnson

The King is the man to do what he feels is right, even if it is totally wrong.

Archbishop Crammer……………………………………………………….………….. Zach Efron

Crammer is a religious man or not so religious, as everyone else would say. Program Act I Synopsis In A Man for All Seasons, Act I introduces characters and their traits. In Act I Scene IV, More talks to Wosley about King Henry's divorce. As Wolsey tries to see what side More is on, More never fully answers yes or no. In Act I Scene V, William Roper asks More for his daughter’s hand in marriage, but More has no problem saying no because of William Roper’s family genes.

In the next scene, Wolsey dies and appoints More as chancellor. In scene VI, Margaret and King

Henry have a long conversation about many intellectual topics. In one of the very last scenes,

More and the King have a very long talk about his divorce and what is right and wrong. In the last scene, More keeps telling William Roper no to marry his daughter because he is anchored to his principles and likes to go wherever he pleases. Intermission Act II Synopsis A Man for All Seasons Act II Scene I is about imprisonment without trial. In scene two, King Henry names himself Pope, and Matthew resigns as steward. Cromwell states that More accepted a bribe from a woman in scene three. In scene four, Chapuys tries to give More a letter, and Alice tells More that they are poor now. In scene five, Cromwell questions More and the woman about the cup. More and Norfolk decide that they cannot be friends anymore for Norfolk’s safety. There is a new oath in parliament in scene six. More says that he will not take the oath, and he gets all of his books taken away from him in scene seven. In scene eight, More still refuses to sign the oath and tells his family that they must leave on the same day on different boats at different times. Who's Who?

Devin Nicole Henry is 14 years old. Devin attends St. Matthew Catholic School. Devin plays volleyball for her school, and she also plays for a club volleyball team named Texas Juniors.

When Devin was little, she did club swimming for a year. Devin really enjoys watching plays, but she has never been in a play. Being in a professional play one day is something Devin hopes to do. Devin has previously performed in many little schools plays; she did one last year, the year before, and now she is doing one this year! Devin is in eighth grade and is still determining which high school she would like to attend. She is very excited to join this play and be involved.

Devin thanks her director for providing her with this opportunity to preform in A Man for All

Seasons.

A Note From the Director

I would love to thank everyone for attending to this amazing play. My family is the most important thing in my life, I would not have made it this far without any of them. I have worked so hard to be here today; I hope you enjoy. I have learned how each person has a different personality, and you shall respect their ways.

A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt

Showtime: December 20, 2017 at 5pm

Directed by Faustin Leonard

St. Matthew Catholic School Cast The Common Man……………………………………………………………Morgan Freeman The Common Man is the jovial narrator of the whole play.

Sir Thomas More……………………………………………………………..Tom Hanks This person is the main protagonist who abides by his faith.

Richard Rich…………………………………………………………………..Christoph Waltz He is a notorious weasel who is subservient to anything for a job.

Duke of Norfolk…………………………………………………………………Matt Shively He is a loyal friend to More and is treated like family.

Alice More……………………………………………………………….Helena Bonham Carter She is More’s plain spoken wife who advises More to do what the King wants.

Margaret More………………………………………………………………….Meg Ryan She is More’s beautiful daughter who loves Roper, but can't marry him because he is Lutheran.

Cardinal Wolsey………………………………………………………………Cameron Dallas He is an old man who argues with More about the divorce, but later wants More to succeed him as Chancellor.

Thomas Cromwell………………………………………………………..……Heath Ledger Thomas is a subservient and loyal man to his King.

Signor Chapuys……………………………………………………………..…Faustin Leonard He is a Spanish ambassador who does not side with the King.

William Roper……………………………………………………………..Leonardo DiCaprio He was a Lutheran, once Catholic, who wants to marry Margaret.

King Henry VIII……………………………………………………………..Ben Kingsley He is the ruler of England who wishes to divorce his wife.

Archbishop Cranmer………………………………………………………..Pam Beesly He is an advisor to More while he is in prison. Program

Act I Synopsis

Is it right to kill someone for following his or faith? This situation is at hand in the play A Man for All Seasons. The first few scenes talk about King Henry VIII, the King of England, wanting a divorce from Queen Catherine, his barren wife. It also introduces characters like Sir Thomas More, the Chancellor, and Richard Rich, who is unemployed. Rich takes a silver cup that Sir Thomas More received as a bribe which Rich sells for money. Rich seeks employment, so he introduces himself to people with high authority in the next few scenes. Cardinal Wolsey and More proceed to have a conversation about the King’s divorce. Wolsey initially supports the divorce but later dies of pneumonia prior to being executed because of treason against the King for opposing it. Signor Chapuys, the Spanish Ambassador, opposed the divorce as well because he wanted to maintain good relations with England and Spain. Roper, who wants to marry Margaret, More’s daughter, says More is anchored to his principles. More does not allow the marriage because Roper converted to Lutheran from Catholicism. Cromwell, the Bishop, wants to make the divorce “convenient.” He offers Rich a job as Collector of Revenues for York, which he accepts. Cromwell asks Richard where he sold the silver cup so they could prove More took bribes.

Intermission

Act II Synopsis

Is it right to imprison someone without trial? This happens to Sir Thomas More in Act II of the play A Man for All Seasons. As the King of England names himself Pope, More does not agree; thus he resigns as Chancellor. Since More resigned, he could not make any money; therefore, the Steward working for him resigned as well. Cromwell wants to do away with More, so he wants to prove he takes bribes. Cromwell says More took a cup from a woman as a bribe, but she says that she gave More a cup. More does not want to take part in any of this; he believes silence is safety. Chapuys has a letter for More from the King of Spain, but More will not read it. Alice, More’s wife, gets mad at More because they are broke. Cromwell requests More’s presence and questions him about the cup. Norfolk wants to convince More to give in, but More does not, causing their relationship to break. Margaret tells More that there is a new act in parliament. More is imprisoned. Even in jail, More refuses to concede, so his books are taken away. As he says his final goodbyes to family, he goes before the court, where he is found guilty. As a result, Sir Thomas More is beheaded. Who’s Who?

Faustin Leonard is extremely proud of his current acting position. He will be attending the Notre

Dame Acting Club this summer. His friends encourage him to keep doing what he is doing and praise him for doing great. Faustin used live in New York with his grandparents but missed his parents, so he moved to Texas. Then, he took a break from acting and started playing soccer and tennis. Faustin was a famous actor in elementary school, so he decided to get back on track with acting career after his break. He practices acting to this very day, and if it were not for his inspiring grandfather who gave him a push, then he would have never succeeded to the Acting

Hall of Fame for his role as publican in A Man for All Seasons.

A Note from the Director

The play A Man for All Seasons portrays Sir Thomas More as the protagonist. He is a man of faith, courage, and fortitude. I will be faithful in my own life by attending mass every Sunday, playing piano whenever I am at mass, and by participating at mass. I can live my life courageously by trying new things I never knew I could do. Finally, just like More, I can be a man of fortitude by encouraging myself and others to do the right thing. I would like to thank my teacher, Dr. G. Without her, I would not even know who Thomas More was. I would also like to thank my parents for encouraging me along the way. Without them, I would not have an A in this class. A Man for All Seasons Author: Robert Bolt

St. Matthew Catholic School SHOWTIMES December 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. December 20, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Hally López Cast

Common Man……………………………………………………………….……Jonny Depp The Common Man is the narrator who provides links to the scenes and plays many lower class roles in the play. Sir Thomas More…………………………………………………………Leonardo DiCaprio Sir Thomas More is a gentle man of reason, a lawyer, judge, and scholar and is promoted to Lord Chancellor of England after Wolsey dies. Richard Rich………………………………………………………………….Morgan Freeman 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 and treated as part of the family. Alice More……………………………………………………………………………Gal Gadot Alice More is plain spoken and unlearned but practical and reads the situation with the King more accurately than More does. Margaret More………………………………………………………………………Hally López Margaret More understands her father’s ideas and ideals better than anyone else. Henry is alarmed because her Latin is better than his. Cardinal Wosley……………………………………………………………………….Will Smith Wosley is the churchman who is also the Lord Chancellor of England at the beginning of the play. Thomas Cromwell………………………………………………………………Josh Duhamel Thomas Cromwell is an unscrupulous lawyer who was Cardinal Wolsey’s secretary and then, after Wolsey’s death, is promoted as counselor to the King. Signor Chapuys………………………………………………………………George Clooney Signor Chapuys is a Spanish Ambassador who is trying to prevent the King’s divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, the Spanish princess. William Roper……………………………………………………………………..Ryan Gosling William Roper is More’s son-in-law, married to his daughter, Margaret. Roper changes his religion from Catholic to Lutheran and back to Catholic. King Henry VIII……………………………………………………………………….Zac Efron King Henry VIII needs a son, so he divorces his first wife. Archbishop Cranmer………………………………………………………….Matt Wahlburg Archbishop Cranmer comes to Thomas More’s cell in the Tower to get him to swear to the oath that agrees to the King being the Head of the Church, and to his second marriage, which More refuses to do but will not say why. Program

Act I Synopsis

In A Man for All Seasons, Sir Thomas More, an attorney, disagreed with King Henry VIII.

Richard Rich is a servant who wants money and power; he also is a weasel who wants a job. The

King wanted to divorce his wife because he wanted an heir, and his wife was barren. St. Thomas

More believed that the King should not divorce her because it is against their religion. King

Henry VIII was from England, and Queen Catherine, his wife, was from Spain. Wosley is the

Secretary to the Cardinal. William Roper wants to marry Margaret, More’s daughter. More does not want them to marry because Roper is Lutheran, and Margaret is Catholic. Wosley first was for the divorce and tried to convince More to be for the divorce. Wosley then goes against the divorce and is charged with treason. Cromwell is “The Kings Ear.” More follows man’s law, laws are there to protect us.

INTERMISSION

Act II Synopsis

In A Man for All Season, the King names himself the Pope, Head of the Church. Matthew,

More’s steward, resigns, and More says that silence is safety. A woman gives More a cup, and

Norfolk wants no part with it. More did accept the cup, then gave it to Rich. Matthew then asks

Rich for a job because he needs money. Chapuys tries to give a letter to More from the King of

Spain, but he does not accept it. Margaret, Roper, and Alice come to say their goodbyes to More.

More tells them to leave the country at different times, at different ports on the same day. At the trial, Rich perjures himself. Cromwell is the “prosecutor” and says that More is being silent because it means denial to the divorce. More says he is being silent because it means acceptance.

More ends up being charged with High Treason. More is then beheaded; Cromwell is charged with treason and is executed; Norfolk is charged with treason, but lived; King Henry VIII died;

Rich is alive and has an abundance money. Who's Who?

Hally Camille López has been dancing for 10 years. She has also starred in plays such as Wicked and Annie, and many more. Hally López plays Margaret in A Man for All Seasons. She plays many sports such as volleyball, tennis, and she runs track and cross country. She loves acting because it reminds her of her childhood.

Hally became an actress because she wanted to act in plays she saw when she was younger. She wouldn't be here today acting if she didn't have her director Billy

Maan. She always performs and thanks her cast mate Gal Gadot for helping her through her acting journey.

A Note from the Director

I am honored to be the Director of A Man for All Seasons because I loved working with all the cast members and making friendships I will have forever. I give many thanks to my family and close friends for supporting me through this journey. I would like to thank my sister most of all because she inspired me to be a director of a play. I would also like to give a round of applause to the cast for making this play an amazing experience for many. A Man for All Seasons By Robert Bolt

St. Matthew Catholic School Date: December 16 at 7:00 pm Directed by: Cinco Medina Cast

Common Man…………………………………………………………………………. Kevin Hart The Comman Man is middle-aged, and he is a very funny person.

Sir Thomas More……………………………………………………………………….. Jake Paul Sir Thomas More is in his late forties and is an attorney.

Richard Rich…………………………………………………………………………… Will Ferrel Richard Rich is in his early thirties and is very needy and wants to be in a high position.

Duke of Norfolk………………………………………………………………………… Dwayne Johnson The Duke of Norfolk is in his late forties and is in love with himself.

Alice More……………………………………………………………………………… Jennifer Lawrence Alice More is the wife of Sir Thomas More and is in her late forties.

Margaret More…………………………………………………………………………. Alissa Violet Margaret More is the daughter of Sir Thomas More and is in her middle twenties.

Cardinal Wosley…………………………………………………………………………. George Clooney Cardinal Wosley is the Lord Chancellor of England until he passes away, then he passes his title to Sir Thomas More.

Thomas Cromwell………………………………………………………………………Matthew McConaughey Thomas Cromwell is a lawyer who was the Cardinal’s Secretary until he passed, then he was promoted to Counselor of the King.

Signor Chapuys…………………………………………………………………………. Harrison Ford Signor Chapuys is the Spanish Ambassador and is in his late sixties.

William Roper…………………………………………………………………………. Ryan Gosling William Roper is in his early thirties and is Sir Thomas More’s son-in-law, he is married to Margaret More.

The King, Henry VIII…………………………………………………………………………. Leonardo DiCaprio King Henry VIII is the King of England at the time. He also wants to divorce his wife’ and he wants More’s approval, but More won't give it to him.

Archbishop Cranmer…………………………………………………………………………. Ben Stiller Archbishop Cranmer is the Archbishop of Canterbury and is in his late forties. Program

Act I Synopsis

In A Man for All Seasons Act I Scene I, Sir Thomas More meets Richard Rich, a man who wants power and money, but Sir Thomas More wants him to become a teacher. In Act I Scene II, King Henry tries to convince Sir Thomas More to approve of his divorce. In Act I Scene III, the Spanish Ambassador Signor Chapys attempts to get information out of More about his meeting with the Cardinal. In Act I Scene IV, King Henry is still trying to convince More to approve of the divorce, but More says no. In Act I Scene V, Roper, Meg’s boyfriend, asks for her hand in marriage, and More says no. In Act I Scene VI, Wosley dies, and he names Sir Thomas More the new chancellor. In Act I Scene VII, More talks to other people about the King’s decision and what his opinions are. In Act I Scene VIII, Sir Thomas More and King Henry talk about the divorce. In Act I Scene IX, Roper asks Margaret to marry him, and More says no because they need man’s law, and laws are there to protect them. Act I Scene X is a conspiracy. Cromwell looks for the cup that a woman gave Sir Thomas More in an attempt to prove that More accepts bribes. Intermission Act II Synopsis

In A Man for All Seasons Act II Scene I, the Comman Man talks about how two years later More was imprisoned. In Act II Scene II, the King names himself the Pope, and More resigns as Chancellor. In Act II Scene III, Cromwell talks to the woman that sent More the cup, and Steward asks Rich if he can work for him. In Act II Scene IV, Chapuys sent the letter from the King of Spain to More. In Act II Scene V, Cromwell questions More about the woman and the cup. In Act II Scene VI, More tells Norfolk that he can't be his best friend anymore for his safety. In Act II Scene VII, Norfolk visits More in jail, and More says that he will not concede. In Act II Scene VIII, More tells Alice, Roper, and Meg that they all must leave the country for their safety. In Act II Scene IX, the trial begins, and More is accused of high treason. In Act II Scene X, More is beheaded, and King Henry dies. Who's Who?

Cinco Medina has starred in many musicals and movies. He starred in the musical Jersey Boys, and movies Elf and Home Alone. He has also voiced in many movies: The movies that he voiced in are Despicable Me, Moana, The Incredibles, and Minions. Cinco enjoys playing sports with his friends and family. He plays football, basketball, and baseball for his school. He also loves playing video games with his friends. One of his favorite PS4 games is NBA2k17. Not only does Cinco love his hobbies, he also does well in school. Cinco earned Honor Roll for every quarter in his years at St. Matthew. Cinco is a all-around good person. He can have fun but when he needs to get serious on his school work, he will do so.

A Note from the Director

During this play, A Man for All Seasons, I realized that a man with a strong belief will not give up on his belief and will adhere to his word. I learned that about King Henry VIII faltered in character despite society's perceptions. I learned about my own personal beliefs. No matter what, I will stand firm on my beliefs. I want to thank all the cast and crew for putting in work day in and day out, and always trying their best. I want to thank all of our producers for giving me the opportunity to direct this play. I want to thank all of the extras for giving their time and effort to make this play the best play that it could possibly be. Lastly, but certainly not least, I want to thank my family for pushing me to my limits and helping me throughout this process. A Man for Al Seasons

Scripted by Robert Bolt

Directed by Avalouisa Newman-Caro

St. Matthew Catholic School

In Theatre Dec. 9, 2017 at 7 to 9 P.M.

Showing venue: Majestic Theatre Cast

The Common Man……………………………………………………………………….……… Jack Black The Common Man, as well as butler, is a cunning yet dry-humored man.

Sir Thomas More……………………………………………………………….…………………Bob Saget Sir Thomas More is a devout, scholarly man, lawyer, and husband who bases his life upon humble morals and doesn't support the divorce of King Henry the Eighth.

Richard Rich………………………………………………………………..………………Mark Wahlburg Richard Rich is a conniving fox of a man running through politics to gain power and money over greed.

Duke of Norfolk…………………………………………………………………..………….Michael Caine The Duke of Norfolk resides as a companion of More’s because his kind heart nullifies his lack of intellect.

Alice More…………………………………………………………………………………Jenifer Lawrence Alice is a blunt, plain, chaste wife to Sir Thomas More.

Margaret More…………………………………………………….………………Avalouisa Newman-Caro Margaret More gains her father’s favoritism as a highly intelligent, yet stunning, memorable young lady.

Will Roper ……………………………………………………………………..…………Chris Hemsworth Will Roper takes Margaret’s hand in marriage and is a religiously open young gentleman who discusses his opinion often.

Cardinal Wosley……………………………………………………………………………..Robert De Niro Cardinal Wosley is a politically invested former Chancellor of England who appoints More as Chancellor.

Thomas Cromwell……………………………………………………..……………………Jake Gyllenhaal Cromwell stands as a lawyer who dirties the community as the King’s snitch using blackmail and unfavorable tactics.

Singor Chapuys…………………………………………………………………….……Antonio de la Torre Chapuys is the rebellious Ambassador of Spain who does not favor the King’s divorce from the Spanish queen.

King a Henry the Eighth………………………………………………….………….Benedict Cumberbatch King Henry is the disloyal King of England who tries to go against faith, wanting a divorce approved by More, fearing the loss of an heir.

Archbishop Cranmer………………………………………………………………..………….Johnny Depp The Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Cranmer, is an administrative form of a religious life who tries to bend the rules of the Church for King Henry, sentencing More to death. Program Act l Synopsis

In the time of King Henry VIII, a Catholic Church attorney named Sir Thomas More attempts to uphold his morals while his opinion and expertise is desired by all in authority in the play A Man for all Seasons. King Henry presents his barren, seemingly ugly wife in hopes that he may divorce her and marry a young, bountiful Spaniard. He is well aware of his desires being against the Church, but asks More to nullify his divorce. More always stands by his Catholic morals. On the lower spectrum, More deals with Roper, a young man anchored in his principels of faith, who seeks his intelligent and fine daughter, Maragret’s, hand in marriage. Again, More plots to stand by his morals and his faith, not allowing other religions or opinions to influence him. All the while a slimy man, Richard Rich, slowly tries to join in the politics and gain power. Split opinions arise about the divorce, and More will not clearly voice his opinion although it can be assumed that he defies the King’s divorce. Respectfully, the new chancellor More will stand by his faith, virtues, and the law.

Intermission

Act ll Synopsis

After the King names himself Pope, England is forced to sever ties with Rome. More resigns from his position as Chancellor - claiming silence is safety - losing money. Sir Thomas More is charged with “ingratitude”. Cromwell finds the woman who gave More a supposed bribe and reaches for accusations. More protects his friend Norfolk, dissolving their friendship. After More decides that he will not take the Act of Succession, an oath to the King, More goes to jail, and

Norfolk takes away his privilege of reading in jail. Eventually, More is charged with treason, although the King revealed that the reason for imprisonment was to protect his divorce, not because More did not accept the King as Pope. More forgives the bribing woman, as well as, his executioner. More is executed. It is finished. Who’s Who?

Avalouisa Newman-Caro plays the a lead female role of Margaret in A Man For All Seasons. She clarified that she gives most thanks to her cast mates for welcoming her into the role and her director for his trust instilled in her. Miss Newman-Caro attends St. Matthew Catholic School and hopes to attend Incarnate Word High School in the upcoming year. Both schools reside in

San Antonio, Texas. Her acting career began in performance poetry and prose competitions; she made the transition into acting through this production. Miss Newman-Caro disclosed that her love and expertise in the performance arena was inspired by her mother, Andrea Newman-Caro, who first introduced her and coached her in the poetry competitions. On the road in entertainment, she will perform in the upcoming local San Antonio winter shows at the Majestic

Theatre.

A Note from the Director

While directing this play, I was awestruck at the simplicity of Saint Thomas More’s livelihood.

I've never studied a man simply set in his morals, which drove him to sainthood. We all strive to be saints. Directing provided me with insight on morals I strive to mirror. This play allowed me to be steadfast in my own morals, and when making decisions, I shall think back to what I have gained from this production. I lovingly thank my parents for first instilling these morals I have strengthened in directing. I thank my brothers for putting these morals to the test and making sure I come out righteous. I especially thank my family for raising me the way I am today. I could not get a more realistic standpoint of these lessons learned without my cast. Most importantly, thanks be to God for the path he has sent me on and opportunity he has granted me. St. Matthew Catholic School A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt December 23, 2017 7:35 PM Directed by Hayden Patek Cast

The Common Man…………………………… ……………………………………………John Stamos He is lower class, doesn't understand Sir Thomas, thinks he only can be practical, very cunning, and makes ironic comments.

Sir Thomas More…………………………………………………………………………….Tom Hanks Thomas is a lawyer, promoted to Lord Chancellor, honest, brilliant, a scholar of God.

Richard Rich………………………………………………………………………….Leonardo DiCaprio Rich is a poor scholar, tries to get employment from More, and becomes a political leader.

Duke of Norfolk…………………………………………………………………………………Will Smith Duke is treated as family to the Mores’, not very intelligent, and likes hunting.

Alice More…………………………………………………………………………………Sandra Bullock Alice More is Thomas More’s wife, kind, crazy for her husband, born into the merchant class, and absurd at a distance.

Margret More (Roper)…………………………………………………………………….Hayden Patek More is in her mid-twenties and shelters behind a reserved stillness which is her father’s care to mitigate.

Cardinal Wolsey………………………………………………………………………. Morgan Freeman Wolsey is an old man, a cardinal, with megalomaniac ambition, unhappily matched excelling intellect.

Thomas Cromwell………………………………………………………………………Dwane Johnson Cromwell is in his late thirties, self-conceded and an intelligent bully.

Signor Chapuys………………………………………………………………………… Michael Caine Chapuys is in his sixties, a Spanish ambassador who is trying to prevent the King’s divorce and disagrees with the King.

William Roper……………………………………………………………………………….Johnny Depp Roper is in his thirties, married to Margret More, not very imaginative, previously Catholic but became Lutheran, and argues with More over religion.

King Henry VIII…………………………………. ……………………………………………Zach Effron The King is very young, smart, grace some, and very athletic.

Archbishop Cranmer…………………………………………………………………… Adam Sandler Cranmer is in his late forties, treats the Church as a job of administration, also known as the Archbishop of Canterbury, and people see him as not very religious.

Act I Synopsis

In Act I Scene I, the play introduces More, a Catholic attorney, and Richard Rich, who wants money and power. More tells Rich to be a teacher. In Scene II, the King and Wolsey support the divorce of the King from his barren wife.Thomas More seems to oppose the divorce, but he never says anything. In Scene IV, King Henry wants to get a divorce to his ugly, old, barren wife so he can pass down his name and royalty. In Scene V, More refuses to discuss the divorce; William Roper, a Lutheran, wants to marry Margret but a More will not allow it. In Scene VI, Wosley asks More to support the divorce, but then Wolsey is charged with treason and dies of pneumonia.Then More becomes the new chancellor. In Scene IX, More claims the laws are needed to protect peace, then Alice, More’s wife, tells him to be careful. As a reaction, More says, “It’s no big deal.” Then as Roper and Meg want to get married, Roper said he is anchored to his principles. Scene X takes place in a pub with Richard Rich and Cromwell. Richard Rich accepts a position of Collector or Revenue for York. Cromwell asks Rich to tell him the name of the pawn shop Rich sold the cup to (worth 50 shillings) and tells him the court where the woman gave More the cup. Cromwell wants to use this information to show that More took a bribe.

INTERMISSION

Act II Synopsis

In Act II of A Man For All Seasons, exciting events unfold. To start, Roper and Margret are married, and Thomas More resigns his position saying, “Silence is safety.” Because More resigned, More and Alice were running out of money and couldn't afford to pay their steward Matthew enough money. Because of this, Matthew also resigns. Then, Cromwell, Richard Rich, and Norfolk hunt down the woman who gave More the cup, which appeared to be a bribe. The woman says she gave More the cup, but she said he didn't accept it. During this, Matthew asked to be Richard’s servant. Later, Chapuys arrives with a letter from the King of Spain for More, which More refuses to accept. Further along in the play, Rich and Cromwell question More about the cup and the woman. They make up charges to send Thomas More to jail, such as a book with the King and ingratitude. Later, More and Norfolk argue over the oath that More has to take - More refuses to take the oath, which breaks their friendship because More says it was to protect Norfolk. More ends up not taking the oath (The Act of Succession) and gets thrown in jail. Norfolk visits More and so does Margret and Alice to try to get More to say the oath. In the end, Thomas More is found guilty of high treason and is beheaded. Who’s Who?

Hayden Patek, a 14-year old student at St.Matthew, is so ecstatic to be joining the cast of A Man for All Seasons. Hayden lives in San Antonio, Texas with her family and friends. She is in eighth grade, and her favorite subject is Physical Education. Hayden has been in several school skits but never in a play. Miss Patek would like to dedicate her performance to her family for always helping her and sending her to a great private school. Hayden would like to thank her amazing director, Dr. Grenardo, for putting together an amazing play.

A Note from the Director

A Man for All Seasons is a wonderful play about a man named Thomas More who later became a saint. This play talked about a lot of things More went through: how he acted, and what he did to become a saint. The values Thomas More has presented include silence, sticking to what you believe in, and being kind to one another. I will incorporate these values in my life, like More, everyday. I would like to thank my teacher Dr. Grenardo for everything she has done to put this play together. I also appreciate my parents for sending me to St. Matthew Catholic School where I can learn about great people like Thomas More. I would also like to thank my peers for participating in this play in class before the big performance. They have done so much work! A Man for All Seasons By Robert Bolt

Showing 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m. December 16th-24th St. Matthew Catholic School Directed by Elle Reede Cast

The Common Man……………………………………………………………Johnny Depp The Common Man is the narrator of the story and brings the story to life. Sir Thomas More………..…………………………………………………Orlando Bloom Sir Thomas More is the main character and a attorney for the King. Richard Rich……..………………………………………………………………Zac Efron Richard Rich is a sly scholar trying to work his way up the ladder through lies. Duke of Norfolk…….……………………………………………………Chris Hemsworth The Duke of Norfolk isn't the smartest man around but is highly skilled in hunting. Alice More……………..………………………………………….………….Julia Roberts Alice is a very outspoken woman, allowing her spirit to carry her through life. Margaret More (Roper)…………………………………………………………Elle Reede Margret is a smart girl who speaks Latin but lets her heart lead her life. Cardinal Wolsey………..………………………………………………………Tom Hanks Cardinal Wolsey is a man of the Church, but doesn't always follow the rules of God. Thomas Cromwell…..………………………………………………………Hugh Jackman Thomas Cromwell is the Secretary until his master died where he took his role. Signor Chapuys………..…………………………………………………Morgan Freeman The Spanish Ambassador tries to prevent a great divorce. William Roper……..…………………………………………………….………Chris Pine He is the love of Lady Margaret and promises to take her hand in marriage if it's the last thing he ever does. The King, Henry VIII………..……………………………………Matthew McConaughey He is the King of England at the time and is currently trying to divorce the Queen of Spain. Archbishop Cranmer……………….…………………………………Leonardo DiCaprio He tries to save the life of More, but fails to do so. He was forced to sentence Thomas More to death. Program Act I Synopsis A Man for All Seasons takes place in the time of King Henry VIII who is currently married to Queen Catherine of Spain. Queen Catherine is barren and can no longer produce an heir to the thrown. The Catholic Church already changed the laws so King Henry could marry his dead brother’s wife, Queen Catherine. England needed a king to carry on the blood line, therefore, King Henry wants to marry another beautiful Spanish girl and nullify his marriage with Queen Catherine. Sir Thomas More is an attorney for the Catholic Church. King Henry wants Sir Thomas More to approve of the divorce; the people trust Sir Thomas. If Sir Thomas agrees, then so will the people. Sir Thomas will not support the divorce, but never says why. Sir Thomas goes to Cardinal Wolsey because he was called to speak on his opinion on the situation of the divorce. After speaking to Sir Thomas More, Cardinal Wolsey is arrested for treason. Wolsey dies on the journey towards the tower, but before he dies, he appoints Sir Thomas More as the new chancellor. Sir Thomas receives the news of Wolsey’s death at his home while with Lady Alice and Lady Margaret. King Henry later visits the family. The King speaks to Sir Thomas and says, “If you won't support me, you can't tell people you're against the divorce.” After the King’s departure, Lady Alice tells Sir Thomas to be careful. Sir Thomas tells her not to worry, people don't become martyrs for things like this. Thomas More wasn't aware that Thomas Cromwell and Richard Rich were planning a conspiracy against him. Intermission Act II Synopsis Two years later in 1532, the conspiracy against Thomas More continues. Margret More and William Roper were married, but Alice and Thomas More were poor after two years without a job for either of them since More resigned as Chancellor of England. The servant Matthew resigned to go work for Richard Rich as a new servant instead of the poor family. Signor Chapuys disguises himself and goes to Thomas More’s house to talk about England, severing ties with Rome, since King Henry VIII named himself as the new Pope of England and protector of England’s religion. But when he asked More about his opinion, More remains silent because silence is safety. “The king’s ear”, Thomas Cromwell, finds the woman who sent More a bribe of a silver cup. Cromwell tries to use this as evidence against More to get him in jail but fails. More didn't excepted the bribe from the woman or the King of Spain which had a letter filled with money to thank More for disapproving of the divorce. The Duke of Norfolk, More’s best friend, tries to get More to approve of the divorce, but More says no. Roper tries to persuade More to say the oath of parliament which asks for the King’s forgiveness, but More knew that if he said the oath then we would be damned. For not approving of the divorce, the King threw More into jail. Norfolk tries to save More’s life by trying to get him to say the oath, but he refused. Alice, Roper, and Margret come to try to convince More to say the oath, but he still refused. Instead More tells his family out of love to leave the country and save their lives. On the day of the trial, the evidence filled with false claims makes the court decide guilty. Thomas More is executed for treason against the crown. Who's Who?

Elle Reede, who played the role of Juliet in the Shakespeare novel Romeo and Juliet, is pleased to join the cast of A Man for All Seasons for their winter tour. Elle was raised in the southern state of Texas, but is a northern girl at heart. Born in Kansas, Elle had bright red hair that made her stand out in a crowd, which was one of the contributing factors to her achievement of getting the lead roll in The Little Mermaid. Elle moved around because of her family through the ages of 5-9 which gave her the experience of traveling, from which she benefited when on tour. She spent her middle school years learning the history of the fine arts at the South West School of Art. She looks back now and thanks her English teacher, Dr. Grenardo, for creating her love of theatre. Elle exclaims that theater acted as a way of expressing herself, “When I'm out on a stage with the audience holding on to ever word I say, I feel like the world is in my hands,” repositioning herself, “my dream as a little girl was to fly; when I'm acting, I feel like a bird set free.”

Note from the Director

Directing this production of A Man for All Seasons made me realize that in life there will be peer pressure in every decision you make, and sometimes you just have to stick with your gut and go with what you think and believe. In the production A Man for All Seasons, King Henry asked Sir Thomas More to approve of the divorce of King Henry VIII from Queen Catherine. The King tried to use peer pressure to get More to approve of the divorce because the people trusted him. More was an attorney for the Church and when presented with this question, he disapproved of the divorce. He saw in God’s eye that marriage was binding and that one wasn't allowed to divorce because one’s spouse is barren. The King threatened Thomas More, but More allowed him to because he knew that if he wasn't welcomed in this kingdom then at least he would be welcomed in God’s kingdom. In the end of the production, Sir Thomas More is beheaded for treason for not agreeing with the King. I see this as an example of sticking with your gut and beliefs no matter what the consequences may be. In the real world this helps me when someone wants me to go against what I believe in or go on their side. I won't let this peer pressure penetrate me through the power of God and St. Thomas More. I thank the crew for making this production possible and the cast for coming to all the practices and bringing this production to life. PLAYBILL

A Man for All Seasons Author: Robert Bolt St. Matthew Catholic School Directed By Laura M. Reilly December 25, 2017 at 7pm Cast Sir Thomas More…….……………………………………………….…… Johnny Depp -Sir Thomas More, an author, humanist, and lawyer who begins the play as a member of the King’s Council and rises to becomes Lord Chancellor of England. The Common Man…….……………………………………………………….. Stan Lee -The Common Man sporadically narrates the play, and he plays the roles of most of the lower-class characters: More’s steward Matthew, the boatman, the publican (innkeeper), the jailer, the jury foreman, and the headsman (executioner). Richard Rich…….………………………………………………………....Patrick Dempsey -Richard Rich is a low-level functionary who More helped establish. Rich seeks to gain employment; More denies him a high-ranking, Rich is a very sneaky man. Duke Of Norfolk.…….……………………………………………………..Donald Sutherland -As More’s close friend, Norfolk is ultimately asked by Cromwell, and even encouraged by More himself, to betray his friendship with More. Alice More.…….…………………………………………………………………… Nina Dobrev -More’s wife, conflicted character, spends most of the play questioning why her husband refuses to give in to the King’s wishes. Thomas Cromwell.…….………………………………………………………..Robert De Niro -He is a crafty lawyer who is the primary agent plotting against More, whereas Rich and the Common Man are driven to their immoral actions (conspiracy, execution, and so on) somewhat reluctantly at times. Cardinal Wolsey .…….………………………………………………………..Michael Caine -He is the Lord Chancellor of England, who dies suddenly following his inability to get approval from the Pope that would allow King Henry to marry Anne Boleyn. Chapuys .…….………………………………………………………………… Benjamin Bratt -As the Spanish Ambassador to England, Chapuys is loyal to his country and intent on assuring that the divorce between King Henry and Catherine, which would dishonor Catherine, does not go forward. William Roper .…….……………………………………………………….. Ian Somerhalder -An overzealous young man who is a staunch Lutheran at the beginning of the play and later converts to Catholicism, Roper is also Margaret’s boyfriend and, after he converts to Catholicism, her husband. Margaret Roper .…….………………………………………………………... Laura M. Reilly -More’s well-educated and inquisitive daughter, also called Meg, is in love with and later marries William Roper. King Henry VIII ..…….……………………………………………….…… Robert Downey Jr. -The King of England, only briefly appears onstage but is a constant presence in the speech and the thoughts of the other characters. Program Act I Synopsis In Act I of A Man for All Season, the Common Man is onstage sitting on a basket and starts to tell an introduction to the story. Suddenly, Sir Thomas More appears, and the story begins. A sneaky and sly man, Richard Rich and Sir Thomas More have a heated argument. Richard Rich wants power and a higher position, but Sir Thomas More is a smart man and suggests that Rich become a teacher instead of a politician. Then the Duke of Norfolk comes in with Alice, the wife of Thomas, and their daughter, Margaret. Cardinal Wolsey enters the scene and sits down at the desk. More and Wolsey chat about the minutiae of 16th-century Catholic bureaucracy before finally getting to the topic at hand - the King. King Henry VIII is married to a lady named Catherine who cannot produce a male heir. Because of this, the King wants to divorce her and marry someone else. This, of course, was strictly forbidden in the Catholic Church at the time, but it is doubly true in this case, because the King had already specially petitioned the Pope in order to marry Catherine in the first place. Wolsey argues that Henry's lack of an heir could cause untold political upheaval in England. Then, Mr. Roper asks Sir Thomas More for his daughter’s hand in marriage; More says no because he is not Catholic. After, King Henry comes to his house and brags to Sir Thomas More about More’s daughter who is very smart and commands More not to oppose him. In the end of Act I, Cromwell offers Rich the position of Collector of Revenue for York District in exchange for information about More, and Rich agrees. INTERMISSION

Act II Synopsis In Act II of A Man For All Seasons, the act begins with Common Man alone on stage. It's now May 1532. — two years later – and in that time King Henry has formed the Church of England in order to make his divorce possible. More reveals that Roper and Margaret are now married. Chapuys wants Sir Thomas More to say that the new church is against his beliefs. More is hesitant, even after Chapuys suggests that he is building up an army of peasants to stage a revolt. The Church of England is now entirely separate from the Catholic Church. Although More still won't be direct about his opinion regarding these issues, he asks Margaret to take off the "chain" that signifies his status as a Cardinal. That mean he's resigning, as Chapuys had suggested. Cromwell is still dedicated to securing More’s demise. Cromwell summons Rich and a mysterious woman to prove his case. The mysterious woman explains that she gave More a fancy cup so that he would rule in her favor in a court case (which he didn't actually do). More is sent to prison for not accepting King Henry’s marriage. At Sir Thomas More’s trial, Rich reveals that he had a conversation with More about the differences between man's law and God's law. Before his sentencing, More gives a brief speech that finally reveals his reasoning — he has refused to sign the oath because a legal organization like Parliament has no grounds to make rulings regarding "Spiritual Supremacy.” After the speech, Norfolk sentences More to be taken to the Tower, where he will be executed. As More is being led to the executioner's block, he's met by Margaret, with whom he exchanges tender words. He's also met by the lady who tried to bribe him, to whom he gives an intellectual slap across the face. More’s head is then sliced off, and he dies. The Common Man is then alone in the center of stage, maskless. He tells the audience that the key to staying alive is to not "make trouble" of the sort that isn't "expected." Who's Who?

Laura M. Reilly is honored to be a part of the cast of A Man For All Seasons. Laura plays the roles of Cromwell and Alice. Laura has been taking dance classes since she was five years old. She is currently living in Texas with her parents and two younger sisters. Laura participates in competitive dance, cheerleading, and swim. She has starred in Wicked on Broadway and The

Lion King on Broadway. Laura is also a second-place winner at the Texas State Science Fair and has won many other awards for her research. Laura would like to thank her family, friends, and all her cast members who have supported her.

A Note from the Director

Sir Thomas More was a very interesting and respected man, he was a leader by example.

He wasn't hungry for power, instead he was a humble servant of God and stood by the Catholic

Church and its laws. The outcome of his actions made him a saint. He had shown courage, intelligence, and hope in the face of fear for the British King. Doing this performance has taught me the real definition of being loyal, respectful, and standing by your values. It has been a joy and honor to work with this cast. Thank you to all of those who have supported me and been there for me. Thank you to my family and friends. Especially thank you to the most amazing cast, I could not have done this show without all of you.

PLAYBILL

A Man for All Seasons

By Robert Bolt Directed by Isobella Shannon

Dates and Showtimes:

◦ December 15, 2017 at 1:30 pm ◦ January 2, 2018 at 5:00 pm ◦ February 17, 2018 at 10:00 am ◦ March 24, 2018 at 12:30 pm

St. Matthew Catholic School

Cast Sir Thomas More...... Perry Mason Sir Thomas More will stick to his religion no matter what and is always humble. Common Man...... Mel Brooks The Common Man acts as a comedic relief for the play. Richard Rich...... Adam Sandler Richard Rich is a weasel willing to do anything for a higher position with more power. Duke of Norfolk...... James Franco The Duke of Norfolk is Thomas More's best friend who will always be there for him. Alice More...... Isobella Shannon Alice is Thomas More's wife, and she worries most about Thomas More's safety. Margaret More...... Karen Gillian Margaret More is Thomas More's daughter who wants to marry William Roper. King Henry VIII...... Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson King Henry VIII is willing to do anything to get a divorce from the Queen who is barren. Cardinal Wolsey...... Mark Hamill Wolsey used to be on the side of the divorce but later changed his mind before he died. Thomas Cromwell...... Benedict Cumberbatch Also known as the "King's Ear", he conspires against Thomas More. Signor Chapuys...... Antonio Banderas Signor Chapuys is from Spain and so is the Queen, so naturally he is against the divorce. William Roper...... Larry David William Roper wants to marry Margaret but cannot because he is Lutheran. Archbishop Crammer...... Alec Baldwin He tries to convince Thomas More into agreeing with the King.

Program

Act I Synopsis Thomas More, King Henry IIIV's attorney, has been faced with a problem. King Henry asks to divorce his barren wife, Queen Catherine. In the Catholic faith, the faith that England had been practicing, it would have been considered a sin to get divorced, especially for the King just because Queen Catherine was barren. So, since Thomas More and the rest of England practices this faith, it would be incorrect for Thomas More to grant the King the right to a divorce. In scene one, Richard Rich, a weasel, and Thomas More converse. Richard Rich asks Thomas More to help him get a higher job. More tells him to be a teacher. Later More remembers a bribe that he had received and decides to give it to Richard Rich. In scene two, Thomas More, his wife Alice, his daughter Margaret, and Norfolk discuss the divorce. More leaves to see Wolsey and discusses the divorce. In scene three, Wolsey and Thomas learn that they have been on opposite sides. Wolsey supports the divorce. In scene four, Thomas More, Chapuys, and Cromwell, the King's ear, all get on a boat to return home. They all discuss the divorce and their opinions on it except for Thomas More who, when asked about his opinions on the divorce, replies with witty answers that avoid the question. In scene five, Thomas More returns home at a late time to find that Roper, Margaret's boyfriend, is asking to marry Margaret. Thomas says no to Roper because Roper is Lutheran and not Catholic, which would interfere with Thomas's beliefs. In scene six, Wolsey had been accused of treason for changing his standpoint on the divorce, and on his way to execution he dies. Thomas More takes his place as Chancellor. In scene seven, King Henry's personality is revealed as powerful and full of pride. Later in scene eight, Thomas More and the King argue about the divorce. In scene nine, Thomas explains the conversation he had with the King to Roper, Alice, and Margaret. Alice tells More to be careful with what he says to the King. Act I concludes in scene ten when Cromwell and Richard conspire against Thomas More.

INTERMISSION

Act II Synopsis

Act II begins with Thomas More resigning from his position as Chancellor because the King has named himself Pope to aid in his quest of attaining a divorce. In scene three, Norfolk gets caught in the middle of a crime being committed against Thomas More by Richard Rich and Cromwell. In scene four, Chapuys tries to convince More to read a letter from the King of Spain, More refuses to read the letter knowing the intentions behind it. In scene five, Cromwell questions Thomas More about the silver cup; and when he fails to find any evidence of a crime, he tries to find other past crimes that Thomas More might have committed. In scene six, Norfolk and More discuss their friendship, and Margaret tells More about a new oath made by parliament. In scene seven, Norfolk tries to convince Thomas More to take the oath. Since More will not, Norfolk takes his books from his jail cell. In scene eight, More says goodbye to his family and tells them to leave England so they too are not imprisoned. In scene nine, Thomas More is tried for a crime he did not commit. A Man for All Seasons concludes with Thomas More's melancholy death.

Who's Who?

Isobella is proud to play the role of Alice in A Man for all Seasons. Isobella previously held a role in the play A Christmas Carol and Cinderella. She enjoys cooking, reading, and practicing for Speech and Debate. Isobella attends St. Matthew Catholic School in San Antonio, Texas. She has loved performing and theatre since she was seven years old. Isobella was first discovered when she was chosen for a part in a school play and has loved acting since. Isobella is very exited to perform with Karen Gillian known for her role in Doctor Who and Dolly Parton, known for her music. She thanks the director for giving her a role in the play and hopes to get more acting roles in the future.

Director's Note

A Man for All Seasons taught me the values of standing up for what you believe in, and the importance of being grateful for the things you have instead of meddling on the things you do not have. I have applied these things to my life by being grateful, and noticing how many things have been given to me, and by standing up for myself, my friends, and my beliefs. I would like to thank my family for helping me produce this play. I would like to thank my friends for always being there, and I would like to thank all of the former actors and actresses taking time out of their days to come perform the play. I would also like to especially thank St. Matthew Catholic School for allowing me to use their property so the play can be performed. Last but not least, I thank you for showing up here today and supporting this wonderful show, you truly deserve a round of applause!

A Man for All Seasons By Robert Holt

St. Matthew Catholic School December 15, 2017 @ 7:00 pm December 16, 2017 @ 6:30 pm December 17, 2017 @ 8:00 pm Directed By Diego Trevino Cast The Common Man………………………Morgan Freeman The Common Man is the narrator of the story who plays multiple characters and adds comedy to the story. Sir Thomas More……………………………Diego Trevino Sir Thomas More is an attorney who supports the Catholic Church and goes against the King’s divorce. Richard Rich…………………………………Tom Cruise Richard Rich is man who is in need of a job and is considered the “weasel” of the story. Duke of Norfolk……………………………Davis Cleveland The Duke of Norfolk is Sir Thomas More’s best friend. Alice More………………………………Mackenzie Ziegler Alice More is the wife of King Henry VIII. Margaret More……………………….…Vanessa Hudgens Margaret More is Sir Thomas More’s daughter. Cardinal Wolsey…………………………………Brad Pitt Cardinal Wolsey is a man who was accused of treason and died. Thomas Cromwell……………………………Will Ferrel l Thomas Cromwell sends people to spy on More and is the antagonist of the story. Signor Chapuys………………………………George Lopez Signor Chapuys is a Spanish ambassador who is against the King’s divorce. William Roper…………………………………Zac Efron William Roper married Margaret More and is the son-in-law of Sir Thomas More. The King, Henry VIII…………Arnold Schwarzenegger King Henry VIII is the King of England, and he wants a divorce from his wife, Queen Catherine. Archbishop Cranmer…………………………….Bill Nye Archbishop Cranmer condemns Sir Thomas More to death. Program Act I Synopsis During Act I of A Man for All Seasons, King Henry VIII is not satisfied with his marriage; a divorce is requested so he can marry a new woman. The King wants to marry a Spanish woman who can provide an heir to his throne. He does not want his new wife to be ugly, old, and barren, like his old wife. Sir Thomas More, an attorney and supporter of the Catholic Church, disapproves of the divorce because marriage is a sacrament, and divorce goes against the Catholic Church. Richard Rich, a servant, wants money and more power from Sir Thomas More. More denies him and tells him to become a teacher. Wolsey, a cardinal, was charged with treason after not supporting the King’s divorce. Wolsey dies of pneumonia prior to his execution. Cromwell, a man who wants to do business, offers Richard Rich a job as a tax collector.

Intermission

Act II Synopsis During Act II of A Man for All Seasons, King Henry VIII becomes the Pope of the Catholic Church. Sir Thomas More is accused of accepting a bribe. Sir Thomas More rejects and refuses to read a letter written from the King of Spain. In order to protect Norfolk, More is forced to end their friendship. More becomes imprisoned. More gets visited by his family: Alice, Margaret and Roper. More is charged with treason after not calling King Henry VIII the Pope of the Catholic Church. More is executed and be- headed. Who's Who?

Diego Judson Cooper Trevino is excited to be starring in this month’s Broadway performance, A

Man for All Seasons. Diego lives in San Antonio, Texas and is an eighth grader who currently attends St. Matthew Music and Arts Academy. He enjoys playing football and running in his free time. Diego shows his appreciation and gratitude towards his mother and father, Odette and

Rolando Trevino, his twin brother, Roli Trevino, his director, George Lucas, and his friends who have been supporting him since day one. Diego has starred in other Broadway performances such as The Lion King on Broadway, The Wizard of Oz on Broadway, Grease on Broadway,

Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, and Shrek on Broadway. He is looking forward to other

Broadway shows such as The Nutcracker on Broadway, Hamilton on Broadway, and Aladdin on

Broadway.

A Note from the Director

I feel very fortunate to be able to work with such an amazing cast and to be able to portray the story of A Man for All Seasons. I have learned so much from this story: to respect others, follow the rules, and not to talk behind people's backs. This will help me be a more friendly person, be more obedient, and get a along with everyone. I would like thank my dad, mom, brother, and staff. A Man for all Seasons By Robert Bolt

Showtime: December 14 at 2 p.m. Directed by: Rolando Trevino St. Matthew Catholic School Character Cast:

King Henry VII……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Morgan Freeman

The King wants a divorce from his wife so he can have an heir.

The Common Man:……………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Will Ferrell

The Common Man is the narrator who adds comedy to the story.

Sir Thomas More:……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Rolando Trevino

More is the main protagonist who is against the King’s divorce.

Richard Rich:……………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Kevin Hart

Rich is the weasel who tries to get a high job in the government.

Duke of Norfolk:……………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Brad Pitt

Norfolk is a friend of Thomas More who enjoys hunting and tries to convince More to go along with the divorce.

Alice More:……………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Angelina Jolie

Alice is the wife of Thomas More who tells More to just go along with the divorce.

Margaret:……………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Jennifer Lawrence

Margaret is the daughter of Thomas More who is well educated.

Cardinal Wolsey: ……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Johnny Depp

Wolsey is the Churchman who dies of pneumonia.

Thomas Cromwell:……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Leonardo DiCaprio

Cromwell is the Counselor to the King who is in favor of the divorce and the main antagonist.

Signor Chapuys:……………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Tom Hanks

Chapuys is the Spanish Ambassador who is trying to prevent the King’s divorce.

William Roper:……………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Matt Damon

Roper is a Lutheran man who is married to More’s daughter.

Archbishop Cranmer:……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Tom Cruise

Crammer is the Archbishop of Canterbury who tries to convince More to change his mind. Program

Act I Synopsis

In A Man for all Seasons, the play is about St. Thomas More. He is a lawyer and died because of his faith. He died because he would not let the King get a divorce because it is against the Catholic religion. Richard Rich, a weasel, tries to get an important job in the government. Act I reveals King Henry’s personality. After Wolsey dies, More becomes the Chancellor and decides that he opposes the King’s divorce. At the end of

Act I, Cromwell and Richard Rich try to make More look immoral by searching for a cup that More was given as a bribe. Intermission

Act II Synopsis

In A Man for all Seasons Act II, the King promotes himself to Pope to try to change the rules for divorce. Then, Cromwell accuses St. Thomas More of taking a bribe and sends More to jail. While in jail, More’s family visits him and tells him about the hard times that they're going through because of him. During the trial, More is charged with high treason after Richard Rich commits perjury and tells a lie under oath. In the end,

More is executed, yet he forgives the executioner and the lady who gave him the bribe.

More tells his family not to worry, but to leave the town on different boats at different times. Who’s Who?

Rolando plays King Henry VIII in A Man For All Seasons. Rolando Trevino is 14 years old and lives in San Antonio, Texas. He has been in numerous plays and has starred as the beast in

Beauty and the Beast and a dwarf in Snow White. Rolando likes to play football, basketball, and play with his dog. Rolando’s uncle was a star Broadway actor, and he felt inspired to be one, too. Rolando said, “I wouldn't be here without the support of my parents and brother.

They motivated and encouraged me to become an actor.”

A Note from the Director

A Man For All Seasons taught me many of great lessons. One value it has taught me is to adhere to my morals and do what is right, even if I have to suffer. This will help me to make better decisions in the real word, because one may have to suffer when making good decisions. I would like to thank my mom and dad for always being there for me and supporting me. I would also like to thank my brother and dog for being great friends all the time. A Man for All Seasons By Robert Bolt

Showtime: December 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. Directed by Lily Webb St. Matthew Catholic School Cast

The Common Man…………………………………………………………Will Ferrel The Common Man is the narrator of A Man for All Seasons.

St. Thomas More…………………………………………………………...Tom Hanks St. Thomas More is a lawyer, judge, and scholar.

Richard Rich……………………………………………………………….Tom Cruise Richard Rich is a poor scholar and wants money and power.

Norfolk………………………………………………………………..George Clooney Norfolk is More’s best friend.

Alice More………………………………………………………………Angelina Jolie Alice More is St. Thomas More’s wife.

Margaret More………………………………………………………………Lily Webb Margaret More is St. Thomas More’s daughter.

Cardinal Wolsey………………………………………………………Morgan Freeman Cardinal Wolsey is the Lord Chancellor in the beginning of the play.

Thomas Cromwell……………………………………………………………Jim Carey Thomas Cromwell is a lawyer and Wosley’s secretary.

Signors Chapuys ………………………………………….………………..…Brad Pitt Signor Chapuys is the Spanish ambassador.

William Roper……………………………………………………………Ryan Gosling William Roper is More’s son-in-law.

King Henry VIII……………………………………………………Leonardo DiCaprio King Henry VIII is the King of England.

Archbishop Cranmer……………………………………………………Robin Williams Archbishop Cranmer is the Archbishop of Canterbury. Program

Act I Synopsis

In A Man for All Seasons Act I Scene I, Sir Thomas More, an attorney, and Richard Rich, who is a servant, are introduced. Richard Rich just wants money and power, and he asks More to help him. In

Scene IV, King Henry VIII wants to divorce Queen Catherine, who is barren, but More opposes the divorce. In Scene V, William Roper wants to marry More’s daughter, Margaret, but he doesn't allow it because Roper is Lutheran. In Scene VI, Wosley, the Chancellor, is charged with treason and dies. More becomes the new chancellor. In Scene IX, More says that people need laws because they protect society.

In Scene X, Rich and Cromwell are in a pub, and Rich accepts a new position as the Collector of Revenue for York. Cromwell asks Rich what pawn shop he sold the cup to and the name of the court where a woman gave More the cup. Cromwell tries to use this information to make it look like St. Thomas More took a bribe. Intermission

Act II Synopsis

In Act II, Scene I in A Man for All Seasons, Roper is married to Margaret, and they are poor. St.

Thomas More resigns as Chancllor. In Scene II, the King names himself Pope, and Matthew resigns as steward. In Scene III, Cromwell questions More about a woman who gave More a cup, and claims he accepted it and gave it to Rich. Matthew asks Rich if he can be his steward. In

Scene IV, the King of Spain writes More a letter, and he refuses to accept it. In Scene VIII, More goes to jail; he tells Margaret, Roper, and Alice to leave the country on the same day but at different times and different ports. In Scene IX, More goes to trial. In Scene X, More is beheaded. Who's Who?

Lily Webb plays the roles of Sir Thomas More and Richard Rich in A Man for All Seasons. She attends a private school named St. Matthew Catholic School. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

She is in eighth grade, and this is her first play. Lily likes to play soccer and run track. She also previously enjoyed dance. Lily has seen many performances which makes her want to perform too. Lily would like to thank her parents for their support and her teacher for letting her do the play.

A Note from the Director

In A Man for All Seasons, I learned that you should always listen to what the law says. This play also helped me understand what's right and what's wrong. I'd like to thank my parents for encouraging me during this. I'd also like to thank my teacher for having me do this play. A Man for All Seasons

By: Robert Bolt

St. Matthew Catholic School Directed By: Diego Zambrano Showtime Dec. 25 @ 3:00p.m. Cast The Common Man……………………………………………Played By: Mark Wahlberg He is an invented character, a narrator who provides links to the scenes and plays many lower class roles in the play. Sir Thomas More- …………………………………………………….Played By: Chris Pratt Sir Thomas More is the gentle man of reason, a lawyer, judge, and scholar and is promoted to Lord Chancellor of England after Wolsey dies. Richard Rich- …………………………………………………Played By: Dwayne Johnson He is a lowly man who follows wherever there is money. Duke of Norfolk- …………………………………………..Played By: Denzel Washington The Duke is an intimate friend of the Mores and is treated as part of the family. His favorite activity is hunting. Alice More- ………………………………………………………Played By: Angelina Jolie She is the wife of Sir Thomas More. Margaret More- ……………………………………………Played By: Reese Witherspoon Margaret More is a favorite with her father who has educated her in the new humanistic learning. She marries a man named William Roper. Cardinal Wolsey- ……………………………………………………..Played By: Will Smith Cardinal Wolsey is the Churchman who is also the Lord Chancellor of England at the beginning of the play. Thomas Cromwell- ……………………………………………..Played By: Tom Hiddleson Thomas Cromwell is an unscrupulous lawyer who was Cardinal Wolsey’s secretary and then, after Wolsey’s death, is promoted as Counselor to the King. Signor Chapuys- ………………………………………………Played By: Kevin Hart Chapuys is the Spanish Ambassador who is trying to prevent the King’s divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, the Spanish princess. William Roper- …………………………………………………….…Played By: Jack Black He is the husband to Margaret More. The King, Henry VIII- …………………………………………….Played By: Tom Hanks Henry Tudor is a Renaissance Man of learning and accomplishment, but his idea of monarchy is to execute whomever he sees as a threat to his plans. He wants to divorce his wife. Archbishop Cranmer- ……………………………Played By: Leonardo Decaprio Archbishop Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury, comes to Thomas More’s cell in the Tower to get him to swear to the oath that agrees to the King being the Head of the Church, and to his second marriage, which More refuses to do but will not say why. Program

Act I Synopsis

The first act in the play A Man for All Seasons is about King Henry asking his religious advisor, Sir Thomas More, to grant him a divorce between he and his wife because King Henry wants a son, but his wife is barren. However, Sir Thomas More will not grant this because it goes against the beliefs that prohibit divorce. King Henry is obviously bothered and annoyed by this, but refuses to accept Sir Thomas More’s viewpoint . King Henry tries to secure his divorce which is continued in Act II.

Intermission

Act II Synopsis

In the second act in the play A Man form All Seasons, Sir Thomas More further expresses that he will not agree to the divorce between the King and his wife, nor will he approve of the decision the King made to name himself as Pope. When the King made this decree, More was left with no choice but to quit working for the King. In doing this, he made no money for his family, so they became a poor, low-life family and lost their steward. His good friend Norfolk also visits, and More says they cannot be friends anymore for Norfolk’s safety. Later, a man named Cromwell finds the woman who had given More a silver cup and accuses More of taking bribes. Cromwell then gets another man by the name of Richard Rich to also accuse More of taking bribes. More is charged with ingratitude and going against the King, so he is placed on trial. While awaiting trial, More is forced to give up his books to Norfolk. While he is waiting in prison or the day of trail to come, his family visits, he tells them they need to leave the city on the same day from different boats at different times. More says they will come for his family next so they need to leave. More is taken on trial and charged with high treason, therefore he is beheaded. Who's Who?

Diego Zambrano recently starred in the fantastic play A Man for All Seasons. He’s very grateful for his fellow cast members Cinco Medina and Landon Cash, who starred with him in the play. He lives in San Antonio, Texas and attends St. Matthew Catholic School. He has also starred in the movies, 300 and Hercules. He plays soccer for the club San Antonio FC Soccer and runs cross country competitively. He often thanks his mentor Hugh Jackman for teaching him the proper ways to act and perform. Diego will be starring in the upcoming movie Black Panther. He likes to thank his family and friends for sticking with him through the hardship of the acting life.

A Note from the Director

I have learned how to better control myself and express myself during this play. I leaned that no matter how much someone tells you something is wrong or dumb, you should always believe what in what you think is right. I will apply this value in life by always listening to my gut feeling about something and never taking a second opinion. I’d like to thank my mom and dad for staying with me through this long career that I’ve had and always being supportive of what I wanted to do. I'd also like to thank my friends for taking the time to always make me laugh and take my mind off things when times got hard. These people have always stuck with me, and I would just like to say thank you.