“And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them…” Mark 10:32 Perhaps doing traveling drama ministry makes us notice how many biblical stories are stories from the the road: of refugees seeking asylum, of soldiers chasing (or being chased by) their enemies, of merchants seeking a George Fox profit, of exiles marching into slavery. Then there are the others – of prophets and priests, kings and nobodies – University Players who risk everything to follow a promise. Christ was no stranger to the road, nor are his For booking and available dates, followers. The entrance to his road is unobtrusive, and visit georgefox.edu/players its guideposts are perceived by faith. Its milestones are hard-won, and its stories ... well, its stories are worth or contact the student tour group coordinator listening to. 503-554-2133 | [email protected] University Players invites you to share the road as we meditate on our life’s journey together, asking, “Where are we from?” “Where are we headed?” “What stories has the Road told so far?”

Mark Allen Eaton Director Mark Allen Eaton has taught acting, play- writing and theatre ministry at since 2007. An award-winning playwright, his titles include Pilate (winner of the 1999 Christians In Theatre Arts award), King Saul, The Hour of Night, Jeremy’s Gift, and numerous sketches and 10-minute plays. Mark holds bachelor’s degrees in biblical literature (Multnomah University) and theater arts (Portland State University); he earned his MFA in script and screenwrit- ing at Regent University, where he studied under Gillette Elvgren. As an actor, Mark has most recently appeared with Tapestry Theatre Company’s Christmas From Home series at the Hollywood Theatre, and an adaptation of the musical Les Misérables at East Hill Church.

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972h 05.11 Makana Shimaoka Tiffany Gilly Senior At George Fox, she has worked in the tech field, acted, sewed Senior Theatre major and designed costumes for the last seven main-stage productions Theatre major Hometown: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and smaller productions such as the 24½-Hour Play Festival. Hometown: Forest Grove, Her other interests include reading mystery novels, sleeping, Makana has appeared in Ten!Ten!Ten!, the Tiffany has acted in The Taming of the Shrew, drinking coffee in the sunshine, having adventures, and laughing. 24-Hour Play Festival, the New Playwright’s Thoroughly Modern Millie, Brilliant Traces, Sure She is thankful for the journeys God has brought her through and Festival, the 24½-Hour Play Festival, Euripides’ Thing, 2009’s and the 24-Hour Playright’s Festival. dedicates each performance to her heavenly Papa. Ion, John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, and Shakespeare’s Her techinical experience includes wardrobe manager, The Taming of the Shrew. This is her second and final year with sound board op, props assistant, and playwriting. She also was the University Players, and she is excited for the stories to be Karisa Keasey an Irene Ryan Nominee for KCACTF Reno 2010 and an APO told. Other interests include birds, movies, traveling, listening Junior fundraising coordinator. Tiffany’s faith in Christ, best friend, to good music with good friends, and chocolate-covered Fine Arts major boyfriend, family, and friends are her strongholds and foundation gummy bears. Theatre minor that keep her going strong. Hometown: Salem, Oregon “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to “I am not made like any of those I have seen; I venture to believe that I am prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Karisa jumped into the theatre world five not made like any of those who are in existence. If I am not better, at least Jeremiah 29:11 years ago and has not been able to bring I am different.” - J. J. Rousseau herself away since. In her two years at George Fox, she has acted in many offstage student productions, as well Alanna Archibald as following her passion in painting by being the scenic artist Ben Vawter Sophomore and make-up artist for a variety of main-stage productions. In Junior Theatre major addition to theatre and ministry, Karisa has a passion for creating Theatre major Hometown: The Dalles, Oregon Hometown: Salem, Oregon and seeking God’s beauty in the simple things. Whether it is Alanna discovered when she was a wee painting, drawing, playing piano, blowing dandelions in the Ben has been performing since the day he was young lass that acting, getting laughs, and wind, or hearing a child’s laughter, it is in these little things born, continuing to find joy where theatre the companionship of her cats made her truly where God’s love shines through. and life intersect. In his time at Fox, Ben has had the privilege of being onstage for The Diviners in 2009 happy. During her first year at Fox, she participated “… If I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I and has since spent much time behind the stage designing for Ion in 10!10!10!, 24 ½-Hour Play Festival, Imperu-ov, on light crew, am nothing.” I Corinthians 13:2 as a props assistant and wardrobe assistant, and (during her and Doubt as well as assistant stage managing for Eurydice and The free time) sewing in the costume shop. Other interests for her Taming of the Shrew. His interests beyond theatre include singing include her marvelous cats, biking, frolicking through flowers, Aaron Swor and music making, reading, writing, and serving a community of baking cookies, reading, and being with nature and God. She Junior young performance artists in his hometown. Theatre major feels so very blessed and overjoyed for all the doors God has “Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to flung open for her and can’t wait to see how He shapes her path. Writing minor Hometown: Portland, Oregon everyone, to win as many as possible.” 1 Corinthians 9:19 (Proverbs 16:24) Aaron played “Buddy” in Jim Leonard Jr’s “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is The Diviners his freshman year, for which Youer than You.” - Dr Seuss. Timothy Fodge he was nominated to go to KCACTF while also Senior earning George Fox’s Best Actor Award for the role. He also Theatre major played “Little Stone” in Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice as a freshman, and Hometown: Newberg, Oregon Deanna Davis The Taming of Junior portrayed “Ion” and other characters in Ion as a sophomore. Timothy has appeared onstage in Theatre major (acting/directing & Aaron’s interests include traveling, photography, coffee, the Shrew, Ion, The Triumph of Love, The Diviners design/tech) climbing trees and making blanket forts. and Eurydice, while also acting in the Players History minor 2009-10 ensemble. He enjoys taking long walks Hometown: Portland, Oregon “My dear friend Erik Naydiuk said, ‘People call themselves writers, under the stars with good friends, listening to music artists, actors, musicians, poets. ‘I’m not sure I’m ready to call myself Deanna has acted in and directed seven (White Stripes, Mumford and Sons, Muse), reading comic books, anything, save a follower of Christ. I’m not convinced anything else Vacation Bible School musicals since she was in having long conversations over a cup of coffee or tea, and romping matters.’ I couldn't have put it better myself.” sixth grade and has acted in/stage-managed three high around in the forest breathing the fresh air and laughing with kids. school productions. “Wherever you go there you are.”