Actor's Repertory Theatre Ensemble


Cast
	Adam Argyle (Julius Caesar, Octavius) A long time resident of Utah Valley, Adam has been privileged to appear in many productions at the Castle, taking on such roles as Ferdinand, Lysander and Lennox. Adam would like to thank his lovely wife, Michelle, and daughter, Darcy, for allowing him the freedom to pursue his passion for acting.
	Michelle Clawson (Publius / Dramaturg) Michelle is a graduate of BYU with a BA in theater arts studies. Recent credits include: Lady Macduff in ARTE's 2005 production of Macbeth, Mrs. Erlynne, Lady Windermere's Fan, Granny, Tell the Heather, and the Widow/Philippa in The Taming of the Shrew. In 2004 she received the Vera Hinckley Mayhew award for playwriting or her one act play, Lacrosse.
	Shannon Clawson (Trebonia) Shannon Clawson has loved Shakespeare from her childhood, although this is her first chance to appear in one of his plays. Winner of regional awards for recitation of monologues and sonnets by the Bard, she is excited for her chance to perform in a show. Shannon would like to thank Eliza, and Mikell who shared in her enthusiasm, but most importantly she wants to thank her sister Michelle who believed in her abilities, encouraged her to embrace her love of the arts, and taught her everything she knows. Thanks Chelle. I love you.
	Stephen Driggs (Cinna, the poet / Sound Design)
	Gene Ledbetter (Metellus) Ever since he was born and raised in Provo, Utah, Gene Ledbetter has been dazzling audiences and barnyard animals alike with his wit and smarm. Even though you may not remember him from such productions as BYU's Twelfth Night or The Boor, at least his family does! For which he would like to give them his greatest thanks. I love you mom!
	Moronai Kanekoa (Brutus) Moronai was born and raised in Kahului, Hawaii and just recently graduated from BYU with a BFA in acting and a BS in exercise science. His most recent credits include Stu in Stuck on the Edge and Ben Hubbard in The Little Foxes, both BYU productions. Moronai can also be seen in the upcoming film Passage to Zarahemla.
	Cort Kirksey (Antony) Cort hails from Modesto, California. He is a graduate of BYU’s BFA Acting Program—recent roles include Paul in Barefoot in the Park, Hotchkiss in Getting Married, and Macduff in ARTE’s 2005 production of Macbeth. Cort and his lovely wife Tammy live in Provo with their daughter, Grace, and their son, Hunter.
	Ryan Meyers (Pindarus) Is a senior at BYU majoring in theatre arts studies with an emphasis in directing. Recent directing credits include Zoo Story by Edward Albee. Recent acting credits include Monsieur d'Arque/Ensemble in Beauty and the Beast at the Hale Center Theatre Orem. Also the Player King in Hamlet, Felix Robertson in Blind Date, Henry in The Boxcar Children and Alonzo in Rule a Wife, Have a Wife all at BYU.
	Jennie Pardoe (Portia) Jennie comes from Southlake, Texas, where her family still resides. She has been seen recently in productions of Hamlet, The Little Foxes, See How They Run, and Angels Unaware. She also has an interest in dramaturgy and has served as the dramaturg for the BYU productions of Angels Unaware and Getting Married. She has been blessed with the most incredible family and wants to thank them for everything they have done for her.
	Katie Purdie (Calpurnia) This is Katie’s first play at the Castle theatre and her first time back on the stage in over three years. She loves Shakespeare and has been privileged to play Kate, Rosalind, and Lady Capulet. She is married to Jason Purdie, a fabulous actor, and they have two very sweet and very dramatic children.
	Laura Sorensen (Casca) Laura recently received her BFA in acting at BYU. She is thrilled to be back at the Castle this summer after performing as a Witch in ARTE's production of Macbeth here two summers ago. Some of her favorite roles at BYU have included Birdie in The Little Foxes, Olivia in Twelfth Night, Kate in Bedroom Farce, Marie in A Generation Raised in Propriety, Gertrude in Hamlet, Costanza in Handing Down the Names, Pisanio in Cymbeline, and Cathy in Papa Married a Mormon. Other roles include Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing (Provo Theatre Company), and Lady Caroline in Enchanted April (Northampton University, UK). She is also a member of the Thrillionaires Improvised Theatre Company with whom she plays frequently at Velour Music Gallery in Provo.
	Rodger Sorensen (Artemadorus) Rodger serves as chair of the Theatre and Media Arts Department at Brigham Young University. Recent acting credits include a regional TV ad for the Mongoose company, Karl G. Maeser for the new Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni Visitors Center film, Stage Manager in Our Town (at Provo Theatre Company), “Man on the Screen” in Singin’ in the Rain, and Arnolphe in School for Wives. Recent directing projects include 1854: Long Walk Home (a concert opera about the Willie and Martin handcart companies), The Book of Gold (a new opera about Joseph Smith), Singin’ in the Rain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown at Tuacahn, Hill Cumorah Pageant, Papa Married a Mormon, King Lear, The Magic Flute, and Archipelago. Rodger is married to Claudia Lunceford, and they are the parents of three children and eight grandchildren.
	Gabe Spencer (Servant) Since he could remember, Gabe has had his eye on a career in acting. While trying to broaden his range of experience, on stage and on camera, he has enjoyed the honor of gaining skills that he knows will support him during his lifelong career. He has enjoyed recent lead roles happening in his life, including performances in Damn Yankees, West Side Story, several films and commercials, winning a straight superior rating at the state drama competition, and currently one of Utah’s only youth radio DJs on 90.9. He is always looking for a chance to both entertain people and to challenge himself.
	Scott M. Stringham (Decius) Scott is working on his BS in theatre arts education at UVSC and hopes to land a position as a high school drama teacher somewhere in Utah Valley. If you're still interested in reading more about Scott, you must be extremely bored waiting for your date to arrive (she probably stood you up)… To keep the obsessive-compulsive folks among us reading and to make it look like there are lots of interesting details to learn about Scott, we will share this bit of trivia: Scott and his wife, Alta, have three sons named Celeborn (10), Eomer (5), and Aragorn (almost 4). They all live happily together in Springville. There will be a pop quiz at the beginning of class tomorrow.
	Jakob Tice (Cinna the conspirator / Fight Choreographer) Hailing from Middletown, DE, Jakob is a Certified Actor/Combatant in the Society of American Fight Directors and a graduate of Brigham Young University's theatre program. Recent productions that portrayed his acting and fighting abilities include The Pirates of Penzance, Holes, and Macbeth. During the last four years as a fight choreographer, his work has also been seen in BYU's productions of Aida, Fuenteovejuna, The Pirates of Penzance and the College of Eastern Utah's The Three Musketeers.
	Caitlin Wise (Lucia) Caitlin, a senior in the BFA Acting Program at BYU, played Puck in ARTE's 2004 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Castle theatre. She has appeared in several BYU productions including Handing Down the Names, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Wind in the Willows.
	Tracey Woolley (Cassia / Production Manager) In her 2^nd appearance at the Castle, Tracey again portrays a character that causes havoc to the hero…She also appeared as a Witch in Macbeth for ARTE and in Family and Hamlet at Brigham Young University. Tracey is very grateful to be raised by a family that believed that backstage or onstage should be considered home.
Production Team
	Barta Heiner (Director) Barta received her BA from BYU, and later attended the American Conservatory Theatre where she earned her MFA in acting. She later acted professionally with Denver Centre Theatre and taught acting and directed conservatory projects for the National Theatre Conservatory in Denver. Eventually Barta was asked to return to BYU to strengthen the acting program, of which she currently serves as head. In winter 2005, Barta served as guest faculty at The Old Globe in San Diego, where she directed a conservatory production of Major Barbara. She has performed in numerous theatrical and film productions, the most recent being Ethel in Barefoot in the Park, Aunt Abby in Arsenic and Old Lace, Lettice in Lettice and Lovage, Prospero in ARTE’s 2002 production of The Tempest, the title role of King Lear, and Clara in Brigham City. Her most recent directing projects have included at ARTE: Macbeth; A Midsummer Night’s Dream; at BYU: Getting Married; The Taming of the Shrew; Misalliance; a collaborative project of The Trojan Women with Caroline Prohosky, former director of Dancers’ Company; The Three Sisters, and The Philadelphia Story.
	Travis Coyne (Scenic Design / Technical Director)
	Michael G. Handley (Scenic Design)
	Marianne Ohran (Lighting Design)
	Tiffany Conger (Costume Design)
	Ward Wright (Construction Foreman)
	Nick Stone (Production Stage Manager) Nick is glad to be working once again up at the Castle with Barta. He is a transfer student from Utah State University now studying media arts at BYU. Recent production credits include Fire Creek, Macbeth, Stadium of Fire, Peter Pan, and West Side Story. Outside of the theatre, Nick enjoys watching as many films as possible, running, being pulled behind a boat, and any other physical activity he can find time for to prevent him from losing his mind. Oh wait--too late! Thanks to all who have made this a successful summer! You know who are, and we could have never pulled it off without your help.
	Paige Afton Bronson (Assistant Stage Manager) Paige, who loves to read and loves to watch TV, is the second child of a pair of theatre geeks, so her involvement in this production seems almost inevitable. Unlike her parents, however, Paige has chosen to pursue her interests in the technical side of the art. Oh, she dabbled in that acting stuff once upon a time; a play of her dad's when she was eight, and a couple of musicals at Lakeridge Jr. High—You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Once Upon a Mattress—but she gave up all that glory and now enjoys the prestige of working behind the scenes. At Orem High she was the Assistant Stage Manager for Footloose. At Provo Theater Company she was the unofficial ASM for A Midsummer Night's Dream. She also assistant stage managed ARTE's 2005 production of Macbeth. And now she finds herself working for ARTE again, a company that was born the same year that she was; may they both live long and prosperous lives.