Narrator 1 - Liam Williams
Narrator 2 - Jenna Arenivar
Nanna - Stephanie Vargas
Christy - Maryn Arenivar
Chloé - Jenna Keeling
Clara - Yara Da Silva
Caroline - Leliani Kipp
Charlotte - Rachel Brinkerhoff
Jimmie - Heath Marcusan
James - Riley Ard
Jake - Blake Powell
Sam - Joshua Stoller
Scott - Ace Salt
Seth - Rowan Antu
Susan - Emerson Westra
Sophia / A.T. - Harper Adams
Stella - Liv McLeod
Scarlett - Adelina DiTommaso
Sarah - Eliza Workman
Lead Zombie - Gabe Yang
Zombie #1 - Lili Slee
Zombie #2 - Atlas Larocco
Zombie #3 - Aubrey Zinn
Zombie #4 - Emma Salt
Zombie #5 - Sarah Guzman
Zombie #6 - Liz Guzman
Zombie #7 - Emma Alaniz
Zombie #8 - Ollie Thomas
Zombie #9 - Owen Murnen
Zombie #10 - Jayden Wiles
Zombie #11 - Jovian De Lilla
Zombie #12 - Logan Crawn
Zombie #13 - Juliette Ard
Zombie #14 - Emma Burress
Zombie #15 - Corey Acuna
Zombie #16 - Brendan Marrill
Zombie #17 - Uliana Melnychuck
Assistant Director - Juno Herbert
Assistant Technical Director - Connor Bastian
Stage Manager 1 - Ellery Bailie
Stage Manager 2 - Madeline Pacyk
Stage Manager 3 - Isabella Rodriguez
Set / Props Head - Mason McQueen
Set / Props Crew - Olivia Bradetich
Set / Props Crew - Blake Powell
Hair / Makeup Head - Liv McLeod
Hair / Makeup Crew - Corey Acuna
Lights Crew / A.S.M.- Henry Steen
Lights Crew - Jakob Herrington
Lights Head- Noah Mathieson
Sound Crew - Reese Erickson
Sound Crew - Noah Rodrigo-Rosill
Sound Crew - Victor J. Schneider
Sound Head/ A.S.M.- Gus Beedy
Costume / Make-Up Crew - Caitlin McCartney
Costume Crew - Cara Irwin
Costume / Make-Up Crew- Haley McCombe
Costume Crew - Zadie McClees
Costume Crew - Juliette Ard
Costume Head - Liz Guzman
House Crew - TBA
Run Crew - TBA
Liam Williams As Narrator 1
This is Liam's 5th show with Five Oaks, and his 7th show altogether. His multiple roles, such as Willy Wonka from "Willy Wonka the Musical", and Mr. Filmore from "The Redemption of Gertie Greene", have led him to his new role, Narrator 1 from "10 Ways To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse". Liam is very excited to be in Five Oaks' new play.
Jenna Arenivar As Narrator 2
Jenna is very excited to perform in the inevitable world of the living dead with her wonderful team, both on the stage and behind the scenes! Prior to this show, Jenna has starred in various musicals including Willy Wonka (2023), Called (2023), and The Jungle Book (2018). She also studies piano, and sings in both her school and church choirs. Jenna Arenivar hopes you have a BRILLIANT night and enjoy the show!
Stephanie Vargas As Grandma
Stephanie is an AVID student and her wish is to be a professional Actor and Singer! She was in Gertie Green and Willy Wonka. She was born in Maracaibo,Venezuela and is proud to be Latina. She is so happy to be in theater with Mr. Foren! Now please sit back And ENJOY THE SHOW!! Go Falcon’s!
Maryn Arenivar As Christy
Maryn Arenivar is very excited to perform in the Fall musical and hopes you survive the zombie apocalypse! Drama has always been one of Maryn’s many passions that has spanned over several years: In 2018, Maryn starred in The Emperor's New Clothes, The Jungle Book musical in 2022, Called in 2023, and Willy Wonka Jr. in 2023. Maryn also studies piano and sings in both her school and church choirs. Maryn aims to perform on Broadway someday, if she survives tonight without getting eaten!
Jenna Keeling As Chole
Jenna is a person with a cool attitude. She likes to write draw and game with friends. Jenna’s usual day consists of getting up stumbling to school and falling asleep. She has also been said to have 3 siblings, 5 dogs, and a cat. If you want a dog, please go to her - she has way too many!
Yara Da Silva As Clara
This is Yara, she plays Clara. She is an eighth grader and has been in 3 other plays at Five Oaks including Guys and Dolls (Adelaide) and the Redemption of Gertie Greene (Rachel). In her free time, she enjoys reading, swimming, and watching tv. Yara hopes you enjoy the show.
Leliani Kipp As Caroline
Hello! This is Leilani’s third theatre show here at Five Oaks. Leilani is happy to be playing the character Caroline. Leilani wants to thank her parents and friends for always encouraging her. Leilani hopes you enjoy the show! Go Falcons!
Rachel Brinkerhoff As Charlotte
Hi! This is Rachel Binkerhoff's fifth time being in a production at Five Oaks. Outside of school and theatre Rachel likes to read, garden, and hang out with her friends. Rachel wants to thank her friends and family for supporting, and encouraging her. Rachel thanks you for coming to see this production, and she hopes you enjoy the show. Go Falcons!
Heath Marcusan As Jimmie
Heath has been doing theater for three years, He likes playing lacrosse as a goalie and likes playing with friends and playing video games. In this play he is Jimmy - Heath loves his role and hopes you like the play!
Riley Ard As James
This is Riley's first show at Five Oaks. He plays soccer as well as does theatre. He is overjoyed to join the cast and is happy that he got a part that he likes. Riley has always had a passion for acting and is happy about this amazing opportunity. He hopes that everyone enjoys the show as much as he loves being in it!
Blake Powell As Jake
Blake has always loved acting and when he was younger, he loved doing skits in class. When he was in 5th grade, Blake was told that he would be going to Five Oaks. Then, during the 1st week of school, he tried out for the play. He got the part of Jake and he would like to thank his family for making him tough.
Joshua Stoller As Sam
Joshua Stoller, or Josh, has been working with the theatre community for 1 year now and this is his 3rd play at Five Oaks. Josh is currently in 8th grade and plays soccer with his friends and he also plays video games as well. As usual, he wishes that the show goes well and everyone has a good time, have a nice show!
Ace Salt As Scott
Ace has been in 2 shows total, this is her 3rd show! They have been an actor in last years Fall and Spring shows. They would like to thank their Dad and Mother for supporting them all the way. Ace is proud to finally share the stage with his younger sister! He hopes you enjoy the show and keep these methods in your mind for the future!
Rowan Antu As Seth
Rowan Antu has been in 3 plays counting this one. He is very happy that he got a Survivor role as Seth. Rowan would like to continue being in plays for a while. He also hopes you enjoy the show!
Emerson Westra As Susan
Emerson westra has been in four other shows including I Hate Shakespeare, Guys and Dolls, Redemption of Gertie Green, and Willy Wonka. In her free time she likes drawing and hanging out with her friends. She will be playing Susan in this show, and hopes you enjoy this one!
Harper Adams As Sophia / Attendance Taker
This is Harper's second show here at Five Oaks, she is currently in 8th grade and will be playing the role of Sophia. Her first show here was Willy Wonka Jr. and she was in costume crew as well as acting as an Oompa Loompa. She would like to thank her friends and family for encouraging her to join the play and hopes you enjoy the show!
Adelina DiTommaso As Scarlett
Adelina is in 8th grade. This is her second year at Five Oaks Middle School. She is very happy to be in her third production at Five Oaks Middle School. The other productions she has been in were The Redemption of Girtie Greene, and Willy Wonka the Musical. She loves to sing and really enjoyed the show. She was an Oompa Loompa and she had to help out more on stage. She thanks her parents and her friend's parents for car pooling those last shows and for all their support! For this show, she is very glad that she got the role of a Survivor. She hopes you enjoy the show and is looking forward to the next production, Frozen Jr!
Eliza Workman As Sarah
Eliza Workman is an 8th grader here at Five Oaks. This is her 4th show, previously doing Guys and Dolls Jr., The Redemption of Gertie Greene, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. She's excited to have a Survivor role and hopes you enjoy the show
Gabe Yang As Lead Zombie
Hi, this is Gabriel or Gabe, and this is Gabe's 3rd play! Gabe enjoys drama, tennis, table tennis, and singing. He was inspired by his sister to join the play. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Lili Slee As Zombie #1
Lili Slee is a 7th grader performing for this play as Zombie 1! She is very excited to perform on stage this year and is hoping to do more like this in the future. She has played in the Redemption of Gertie Greene in 2022 and 2023. She has also been in band performances such as the Spring Band Concert at Westview High School in 2023 and the Winter Band Concert at Five Oaks in 2022, and she currently is playing the flute! She is very happy you're here and hopes you survive the Zombie Apocalypse!
Atlas Larocco As Zombie #2
Atlas LaRocco is a new actor to Five Oaks and can't wait to show you what he's got as Zombie 2. Atlas is very excited to show you his acting. This is also his first year of acting so Atlans is very nervous because he wants you, the audience, to have a great show!
Aubrey Zinn As Zombie #3
This is Aubrey Zinn. She is currently a 6th grader and this is her first show here at Five Oaks. She is very excited to play the role of Zombie #3. Aubrey loves playing basketball, reading, listening to music, and drawing. She would like to thank her parents for believing in her, Mr. Foren's kindness, and the "Drama Mamas" for carpooling her and her friends. Enjoy the show!
Emma Salt As Zombie #4
This is Emma's first theatre show here at Five Oaks Middle School. She is currently a 6th grader. She is thrilled to be a Zombie in "10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse. Emma wants to thank her family for believing in her and never giving up on her. Now seat back and enjoy the show! Go Falcons!
Sarah Guzman As Zombie #5
This is Sarah's first year at Five Oaks Middle School. She is an actor in 10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse. Sarah plays the role of Zombie number 5 and is thankful to have gotten a chance to be on stage this semester! She enjoys listening to K-pop and writing short stories, as well as spending time with friends and family.
Liz Guzman As Zombie #6
This is Elizabeth's 5th show at Five Oaks where she is currently an 8th grader. She's acted in four plays and has been a part of the costume crew for all three years. She has loved all of her time spent acting and preparing costumes. She is currently the head of the costume department in this play. Elizabeth would like to thank her Mom and her friends for encouraging her through all of the plays. Enjoy the show, go Falcons!
Emma Alaniz As Zombie #7
Emma Alaniz is currently in 7th grade and this is her first theatre experience at Five Oaks Middle School. So far it’s been very fun and Emma is currently playing the role of Zombie #2. Emma is thrilled to be able to interact with the Survivors and be on stage, too. Emma hopes all goes well and that everyone enjoys the show and has a great time.
Ollie Thomas As Zombie #8
This is Ollie Thomas’s second show and he is very excited to partake in it. Last year he was a technician and this year he is an actor playing the role of a Zombie. Ollie loves reading, art, and watching horror movies. He thanks you for coming to this show and hopes you have a great time.
Owen Murnen As Zombie #9
As Zombie number 9, this is Owen's first theatrical performance here at FOMS. In addition to theatre he also enjoys playing basketball, soccer, drawing, and of course playing video games. He would like to thank his Mom, Dad, brother, and his dog Luna for always supporting him.
Jayden Wiles As Zombie #10
This is Jayden's first show here at Five Oaks Middle School. He is currently in the 6th grade. Jayden plays the part of a Zombie in the play. He would like to thank his Mom, Dad, Stepdad, and Step-Mom for helping him. Jayden hopes you enjoy the show.
Joey De Lilla As Zombie #11
Joey, Zombie extraordinaire is acting in his first production. In his spare time, Joey likes to play volleyball with human heads. Some of his favorite snacks are brains and rotting flesh. Doing squats keeps his legs strong when he is chasing after humans. Joey also drinks lots of water to stay hydrated! Enjoy the show!
Logan Crawn As Zombie #12
This is Logan's third play. Logan has a lot of experience with plays and people, but this is Logan's first show where Logan only has 7 weeks to prepare so Logan hopes you enjoy the show.
Juliette Ard As Zombie #13
Juliette began acting in 2022. She’s had some experience acting in feature films, short films, and commercials. She is really excited to be in her first play at Five Oaks and is having a lot of fun learning how to walk and talk like a Zombie. She enjoys writing, video games, and much more.
Emma Burress As Zombie #14
Emma has been in plays before - acting makes her happy! She enjoys her role as a Zombie in Ten ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse. She would like to thank Mr. Foren for letting her be a part of the cast. Go Falcons!
Corey Acuna As Zombie #15
Corey is a 6th grader at Five Oaks, this is her first show at Five Oaks. She is thrilled to have both make-up and a Zombie role in the play. Corey wants to thank her family, mainly her Mom, Dad, and her little sister Eliza for being so flexible with rehearsal schedules. She hopes everyone enjoys the show! Go Falcons!
Brendan Marill As Zombie #16
This is Brendan's 1st show here at Five Oaks Middle School where he is currently a 6th grader. He is thrilled to be a Zombie in 10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse. Brendan would like to thank his grandma for letting him audition to be in the play. Brendan hopes you enjoy the show!
Uliana Melnychuck As Zombie #17
Uliana plays tennis and kickboxing. Uliana also likes Drama and goes to 2 Drama classes. Uliana came from Ukraine and she is so happy to be here. Also, Uliana is a really good friend and a person that you can always talk to, because she loves to talk.
Meet the Crew!
Stage Managers
Ellery Bailie - Stage Manager / Make-up Artist
This is Ellery's third theatre show here at Five Oaks Middle School. where she is currently an 8th grader. Ellery is thrilled to be working as a Stage Manager where she is able to help everyone at Five Oaks Theater. Ellery wants to thank her parents, three brothers, and teachers for believing in her and never giving up. Now sit back and enjoy the show! Go Falcons!
Isabella Rodriguez - Stage Manager / Make-up Artist
Hello this is Isabella this is her 4th show here she has been a stage manager for 2 shows this is her third she has also been a actor , tech , house crew , and run crew she hopes that you have a wonderful time and enjoy the show !!!
Madeline Pacyk - Stage Manager
Madeline Pacyk is a sixth grader at Five Oaks Middle School. This is her first play in the Five Oaks Theater and she is very excited to be the Assistant Stage Manager for Ten Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse. She is Part of the Boy Scouts of America and holds the rank of Tenderfoot. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and running. She would like to thank her Mom for encouraging her to get involved in Theater and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Henry Steen - Assistant Stage Manager
This is Henry's fifth theatre show here at Five Oaks Middle School. He is currently an 8th grader. He is thrilled to have the role of head of lights and Assistant Stage Manager. Henry would like to thank his Grandmother and his parents for being at the show and for believing in him. Now sit back and enjoy the show! Go Falcons!
Gus Beedy - Assistant Stage Manager
Gus Beedy is new to the technical world of Drama and is starting a new role in sound design. He is currently an 8th grader and loves his two dogs, playing video games, and playing percussion (mainly the drums) and is currently learning the piano.
Set/Props Crew
Olivia Bradetich - Set/Props Crew
Olivia has no experience with technical theatre but has been wanting to do something in theatre here at Five Oaks on Stage. She is currently a 6th grader and loves playing softball, soccer, and football with her family. She loves participating in theatre and hopes to be a part of the next show!
Mason McQueen - Set/Props Crew
Mason is a first-time tech and is currently in the seventh grade. He is grateful for his role as a Set Designer. He would like to thank his Mom for encouraging him to try theater tech! He hopes you have a wonderful time watching the show.
Blake Powell - Set/Props Crew
Blake has always loved acting and when he was younger, he loved doing skits in class. When he was in 5th grade, Blake was told that he would be going to Five Oaks. Then, during the 1st week of school, he tried out for the play. He got the part of Jake and he would like to thank his family for making him tough
Sound/Lighting Crew
Noah Mathieson - Lighting Head
Noah has been working in lights and tech positions for 3 shows (1.5 years) at Five Oaks. he is certainly a 7th grader and he loves tech and card games, video games just to name a few. He was recently promoted to head light tech, and he really hopes that you enjoy the show.
Henry Steen - Lighting Crew
This is Henry's fifth theatre show here at Five Oaks Middle School. He is currently an 8th grader. He is thrilled to have the role of head of lights and "Assistant stage manager". Henry would like to thank his Grandmother and his parents for being at the show and for believing in him. Now sit back and enjoy the show! Go Falcons!
Jakob Herrington - Projection Head
Jakob Herrington is in the light crew on projetshin. Jakob looks forward to learning projetshin. Jakob likes making and playing video games. Jakob also likes yo-yo, board games and technology.
Davian Beene - Lighting Crew
Hi! Davian loves theatre and does acting and voice acting throughout his daily life. He would love to be in an actual movie in the future. And he is very excited about this show. It is his first time being tech and he is loving it so far. Davian hopes you enjoy the show!
Ben Nunez- Lighting Crew
This is Ben's first time working in a play in theatre. He is thrilled to be given the role of the spotlight and is excited to be part of the lighting crew in “Ten ways to survive the zombie apocalypse”.
Gus Beedy - Sound Head
Gus Beedy is new to the technical world of drama he is starting on sound. He is currently an 8th grader and loves his two dogs playing video games and playing percussion mainly the drums and is learning the piano.
Noah Rodrigo-Rosillo - Sound Crew
Noah Rodrigo-Rosillo Was born in New York. 10 Ways to survive the zombie is Noah's first job in technician. He is currently in 6th grade and enjoys playing baseball, video games, hanging out with friends and much more.
Reese Erickson - Sound Crew
This is Reese Erickson’s first show here at Five Oaks on stage. She is currently a 6th grader and loves her family and doing sound. She hopes you enjoy all 10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse.
Victor J. Schneider - Projection Crew
Victor is a 6th grade kid who is glad to be a part of the show. He loves music, his parents, and his job in technical theatre. He also has plans to be in the spring show!
Costume / Make-up Crew
Liz Guzman - Costume Head
This is Elizabeth's 5th show at Five Oaks where she is currently an 8th grader. She's acted in four plays and has been a part of the costume crew for all three years. She has loved all of her time spent acting and preparing costumes. She is currently the head of the costume department in this play. Elizabeth would like to thank her mom and her friends for encouraging her through all of the plays. Enjoy the show, go Falcons!
Caitlin McCartney - Costume Crew
This Is Caitlin McCartney they are in 7th grade and doing costumes and makeup this year this is their 2nd year at Five Oaks and 4th play that they are doing. This is their first time doing Makeup and are very excited about it. What she likes to do out of school is that they love to draw, read, or play outside and they love to run a lot! Now they thank you for coming and she hopes you like the show.
Cara Irwin - Costume Crew
This is Cara's first theater show here at Five Oaks Middle School where she is currently a 6th grader. She is ecstatic to be on the costume crew for this show. Cara would like to thank her mom, dad and little brother for being there for her. Enjoy the show!!
Juliette Ard - Costume Crew
Juliette began acting in 2022. She’s had some experience acting in feature films, short films, and commercials. She is really excited to be in her first play at Five Oaks and is having a lot of fun learning how to walk and talk like a zombie. She enjoys writing, video games, and much more.
Zadie McClees - Costume Crew
Zadie McClees is helping with costumes for the first time! She is in 7th grade and likes art and singing. She plans on helping in future plays, as she is looking for new experiences.
Haley McCombe - Costume/Make-Up Crew
This is Haley’s third theatre play here at Five Oaks Middle School, where they are currently a 7th grader. They are thrilled to have the role of costume and makeup crew. Haley wants to thank her mom, dad, friends, and teachers for believing in them and helping them along the way. Now, sit back and enjoy the show! Go Falcons!
Liv Mcleod - Make-Up Crew
Liv Mcleod has been engaged in the performing arts since she could walk, she has done 10 shows in school settings and threw community theater. This is her first year at Five Oaks, but she has said Five Oaks on Stage has been one of her favorite programs she has worked with and the energy is real, fun and professional. Liv also enjoys music,reading, batman, being active and spending quality time with friends and family.
This is also her first year in a tech role as she is head of hair and makeup and an acting role; She hopes for you all to enjoy the show, 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse!
Corey Acuna - Make-Up Crew
Corey is a 6th grader at Five Oaks, this is her first show at Five Oaks. She is thrilled to have both make-up and a zombie role in the play. Corey wants to thank her family, mainly her mom,dad, and her little sister Eliza for being so flexible with rehearsal schedules. She hopes everyone enjoys the show! Go Falcons!
Meet the Directors!
Connor Bastian - Assistant Technical Director
Connor Bastian has been working many different techincal positions for the past 4 shows (2 years) here at five oaks on stage. He is currently an 8th grader and loves playing the french horn, video games, dystopian books and much more. He recently was promoted from stage manager to assistant technical director. He hopes you enjoy all 10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse and that you put these suggestions to good use. Now on to the show!
Juno Herbert - Assistant Director / Make-up Head
Juno has performed in the last 4 Five Oaks On Stage productions: I Hate Shakespeare, Guys and Dolls Jr., The Redemption of Gertie Green and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. She has done various acting and technical positions, and she is thrilled to be the Assistant Director in 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse. Outside of school and rehearsals, she enjoys playing soccer, skiing, and reading. Juno hopes you enjoy the show!
Brian Foren - Director
Brian was born and raised in the City of Roses. His education sent him to Ashland, Oregon, where he received his BA (2000) in Theatre Arts, Master (2001) in Teaching, and Master of Technical Theatre (2013). He has directed over 65 shows over the past 23 years. Brian would like to thank his Five Oaks Administration, our custodial crews, all of the amazing Five Oaks Staff, his friends, and his son Liam. You have all inspired him to be his best. Brian hopes you enjoy the show.
Now sit back and learn how to survive a zombie apocalypse. (We hope!)
Coming This Spring
To Five Oaks On Stage
Frozen Jr.
May 23rd, 24th, 25th, 29th, 30th, & 31st
Tickets: $5 Students $7 Adults