Cast and Crew Bios

Sophmore coach #2, parent in 1955

“You much want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.” Winne the Pooh

Acacia Burriss is very excited to be a part A Simpler Time. This will be her first show with the Falcon Playhouse and she is happy to be a part of it for this production. She has been doing theater since elementary school, having played the censor in Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone and Marge in The Election with Thurgood Marshall Middle School. As well as other productions outside of school. She is very excited to be working with the amazing cast and crew of this production.

Freshman, Twig, Dad "When you're unsure how to start, all you have to do is take the first step; the rest will figure itself out naturally." Jay Butcher is an incoming freshmen who strives to become an actor after high school and college. She believes that the only way to success is perserverance and a good work ethic, which she takes to heart in all her endeavors. In her free time she enjoys baking, volleyball, and is currently learning to play the bass.

Freshman, Taylor, “Believe you can, and you are halfway there.” Theodore Roosevelt

This is Reese’s first performance with the Falcon Playhouse. She feels honored to work alongside this talented cast and crew of A Simpler Time. She is grateful to be featured as an actor in this play as well as a member of the technical crew who created part of the set for this production. Reese would like to thank her teachers, directors, mentors, and cast mates who guided her through her first Falcon Playhouse production.

Junior, judge, announcer 1 "Lets do get help :)"

Mika’la is so excited to be apart of the first summer production with the Falcon Playhouse “A simpler time”. This is her 5th show with the playhouse and is so happy to be back in person with everyone again. She is so incredibly proud of the whole cast and crew and appreciates all their hard work to keeping the art of theater alive.

Sophmore, Sound Engineer, ASM, Crew Head, "There are no rules. Just follow your heart." -Robin Williams

This Will be Michael's third production for the Falcon Playhouse. Michael Chen is currently the sound engineer, assistant stage manager, and crew head for A Simpler time. Prior to that, he was the set/run crew for Working. Other credits include: School of Rock, The Election, and Ten Two. Michael is a member at large in the Falcon Playhouse Board.

8th grade, Dolly Madison, technician

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss

Shashini is so thankful to be a part of the production, A Simpler Time. This is Shashini's first time being an actor on stage and a technician off-stage. It's a great, wonderful first time experience for her, and she's so happy to finally be in-person to do it, after a whole year of online tech theatre. She loves how the crew and cast worked together to find ways to put this play together, despite the challenges of the pandemic. All in all, this summer camp was a brilliant experience together, and she hopes to continue being in future productions either in the Marshall Mustang Theatre or the Falcon Playhouse.

Senior, Dr. Cornwallis, Puppeteer

“If people were meant to pop out of bed we would all sleep in toasters” - Garfield

Kailey is excited to be a part of this production. This will be Kailey’s first live performance with the falcon Playhouse, after doing the Twilight Zone. She hopes you will see her in future productions!

Senior, director, head costumer, “Does anybody really know what time it is?” -Chicago

Natalia is overwhelmingly grateful to be a part of this summer production of A Simpler Time! This is Natalia’s tenth show with the Falcon Playhouse, and she’s excited to be back in person after having done three virtual productions. This is also her second time directing, and she is incredibly proud of the cast and crew for the work they’ve done on this production, and of the Falcon Playhouse for persevering through the pandemic!

Freshman, technician, “Boba is life!”

Gisele has been a technical theater student since 7th grade and hopes to continue learning and having fun as she enters high school.

Sophmore, Van Der Crisp, Mr. Scott

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." - Steve Jobs

Demian is a sophomore at SRHS and is performing his 2nd show with the Falcon Playhouse and his first show in person! He is very excited to perform in A Simpler Time. He has been working hard with his fellow actors to provide an amazing show.

Junior, Agatha Chesterton Winthrop , Actor B (Kids Today)

"Good things take time"

Ashley is so excited to be part of the Falcon Playhouse’s first summer camp production. Being her fifth production at the playhouse, she is fully ready to step into the spotlight once again and preform with her fellow actors. Her favorite roles she’s had at the playhouse are Candy Cottingham in Working, ensemble in Grease, and Agatha in this production, A Simpler Time. This is Ashley’s first production building sets and doing tech work other than costuming! Ashley would like to give a big, huge thank you to all of her theatre family for helping her personally and in acting, as well as giving her motivation everyday. She would also like to thank her family for driving her everyday and not getting mad that she doesn’t have her license yet.

Sophomore. Joseph, Advisor "Y'know when like when I'm when your like."-Me (when)

Nathaniel is excited to be a part of the production of A Simpler Time. This is his 3rd show in the Falcon Playhouse, but the first time he's performing in front of an in-person audience for the playhouse. He is thankful for his friends and family supporting him, even throughout quarantine.

Senior. Crew Head, "Drill go brrrrrr"

Ryan has been building sets and props for the playhouse since he started freshman year, for every play since. He has also done an internship at the OB playhouse where they put on “Avenue Q”

Senior, Director (Safe Salem), Crew Head "The roof is not my son, but I will raise it anyway"

Garrett Henry is elated to put on the Falcon Playhouse’s first ever summer production: A Simpler Time. While this is his 10th production in the Falcon Playhouse, it is his first time as a Crew Head, and his first time ever directing! He is so proud of his actors and his technical crew for working so hard all these weeks. In his spare time, he likes to watch movies, read, go to the beach, and sing in the car. Garrett would like to thank his friends and family for all their years of supporting him to pursue his dream, as well as his fellow actors, technicians, and Mr. Garcia for making the Falcon Playhouse his home away from home.

Senior, Prop Master, Crew Head, Run Crew

";)" Isabella is so excited to be a part of this production of a simpler time! She has enjoyed working with all the lovely people who contributed to this play and hopes they are proud of their amazing work. Isabella has been in 9 plays here at the falcon playhouse as well as being Historian on the board and can not wait to make three more beautiful works of art here before she graduates!

Freshman, Man in jumpsuit, Eliza Hamilton, “Your time is limited.so don’t waste it by living someone else’s life”-steve jobs

A Simpler time will be the 2nd production Georgia has been apart of and she is so honored to be apart of it. Georgia is planning on doing theater and tech theater all throughout high school and it is a passion of hers. She is also involved with Volleyball along with other sports aswell. She loves the environment of the Falcon Play House and is beyond is excited to continue with shows here in the future.

8th grade, run crew,

"Going the distance makes the difference."-Unknown

Isabelle is grateful to have the opportunity to work on this production, A Simpler Time. Being grateful for this amazing opportunity to design and create set pieces, she plans on working her hardest. This will be the first time she does tech theater, but will not be the last as the process of this production has taught her a lot. Working as hard as she can and doing as much as possible, she hopes to be proud of everything she and others have done.

Junior, Abigail Williams, technician "Chaos makes the muse"

Sophia is thrilled to be a part of A Simpler Time! This is Sophia's fifth show with the Falcon Playhouse, and is excited to be able to work with other talented artists this summer. Along with this being her fifth acting show, it is her first tech show that she is grateful to be a part of helping behind the scenes. Both the cast and crew are incredible for being able to put this show together in such a short amount of time and have put in so much effort towards their work. <3

7th grade, Adelaide, technician

"If you have a fixable problem stop complaining and fix it."

Mariyah is a 7th grader from the Marshall Mustang Theater performing at the Scripps Ranch High School Falcon PlayHouse. She is very exited as this is her first performance, she is playing Adelaide in the first scene Medieval Medicine.

Junior, ASM, "Hard work begets rich rewards"

Christopher is happy to be a part of the 2021 production of A Simpler Time. He has been in 5 Falcon Playhouse productions, once as a general technician and the rest as an ASM. He would like to thank his friends and family through their support of all of his pursuits.

Sophomore, James Madison "I'm you from the future!"

Charlotte Kogelman is so happy to be a part of the cast and crew of this production of A Simpler Time! This is charlottes fourth show with the Falcon Playhouse, and she’s so excited to be in it.

Sophomore, Mom and Brunch (Younger Artist) “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. -Wayne Gretzky.” -Michael Scott

Camille LaPlante is extremely excited to be performing in A Simpler Time as Mom and as Brunch. Being a sophomore at Scripps Ranch High School, this will be her fourth production with the Falcon Playhouse. After doing two virtual and one streamed show last year, Camille is thrilled to have a live audience this time. Theatre has been a part of her life since elementary school, and she’s glad to be working with such a wonderful cast and crew for the Playhouse’s first production of the season. Camille would like to thank her family and friends for always being so incredibly supportive.

8th grade, run crew, "hi"

I do tech theater at Marshall Middle School and I have had a fun time doing tech

Sophmore, Scenic Charge, ASM, Crew Head

Abigail Leader is happy to be involved with A Simpler Time as Scenic Charge. She is very excited that she was able to be a part of a production in collaboration with her former theatre program, Marshall Middle theatre. As an incoming Sophomore at Scripps Ranch High School this is her fourth production with the Falcon Playhouse. She is looking forward to many more productions at Scripps Ranch as well as more collaborations with Marshall Middle. Apart from being a technician she also enjoys spending time with friends and playing water polo. Abbey thanks her family for their continued support throughout her years in theatre.

8th grade, Technician, "Today or never" This is Kaitlyn's first show with the Falcon Playhouse, marking her first time working as a theater technician as well. She's overjoyed to be able to work in such a cheerful environment, with an incredibly creative and imaginative crew who are all so determined to tell brilliant stories with their creations.

Senior, Stage Manager

Enjoy the show!

Dilynn is so excited to be a part of this production of A Simpler Time! This is her first time stage managing and she is so proud of the cast and crew!

Junior, Thomas Jefferson, Coach #1

“we are not doing get help”

Rachel is very excited to be a part of this production! This is Rachel’s second production with the Falcon Playhouse, previously performing in the ensemble for Grease. Some of Rachel’s performances outside of the Falcon Playhouse include Nala in Lion King and Michael in Elf. She has met many new friends throughout this experience and is excited to continue her journey in theater.

7th grade, Emily Webb, "ARE YOU A WITCH OR NOT!” -J.K. Rowling

Shriya is so thankful for the part she has gotten in the play "A Simpler Time." She appreciates her directors so much for helping her throughout her scene. This is Shriya's first time being a part of a live show and she's thrilled to work with so many hardworking people!

Freshman, Marley, "The world is ya erster!" - Ben Cook, (Newsies the Musical)

Tristyn is so excited to be a part of the production of "A Simpler Time"! This is Tristyn's very first show with the Falcon Playhouse, and she couldn't have done it without the support of her friends, family, and her fellow cast and crewmates. She is incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped her through the nerves that come with the first show of the year, and she can't wait to continue performing with the amazing community of the Falcon Playhouse!

Graduated Senior, Director, “Make Bold Choices” - Garcia

Annelise has had the pleasure of returning to the Falcon Playhouse to be a director and mentor for the summer camp. She has greatly enjoyed learning what it means to be a director and working with their cast.

Senior, Crew head,

“We all have two lives. The second one starts when we realize that we only have one"

Ashley Claire is excited that she is getting to be part of Summer Theatre Show! She made many new friends and had an amazing time helping and working on putting together the show! She has been part of the Falcon Playhouse since her freshman year and she is now in her senior year!! She hopes you enjoy the show and thank you!

Senior, Production Manager "Back into the forest my wood nymphs" - Garcia

Madison is ecstatic to be apart of this production. This will be her 9th production with the Falcon Playhouse. While working in the theater she found a passion for the arts and hopes to pursue them professionally in her future.

8th grade, Dora,

"Just say the lines and don't trip over the furniture."

Nidhi is honored to be a part of the production of A Simpler Time. This will be her second year doing tech theater and first year acting and, she is very proud of her fellow crew members for working extremely hard and she hopes she can continue being a part of the Falcon Playhouse.

8th grade, technician

“Only in darkness you can see the stars.”

Charleigh started Theater in her 7th grade year and this is her first production.

Sophomore, Chris, “You don’t need a reason to help people.” Sarah is excited to take part in her second show at the Falcon Playhouse! After experiencing the challenge of producing the musical Working having to commit to social distancing, she’s happy to return to the stage with a lot less technical difficulties. After being able to witness so many actors work diligently to persevere through the pandemic, she feels honored to be able to perform alongside them onstage once again.

Freshman, run crew, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Arshaya is thrilled to be a part of this production and the tech theater class this year! This is her first production at the Falcon Playhouse and she is excited for the many more to come.

Freshman, Winifred, Teddy “The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast” -Oscar Wilde

Jaelyn is trilled to star in her first Falcon playhouse production! She has played in other productions before, such as Mrs.Jacky in its a wonderful life, Carol in Mutually assured destruction, and was cast as narrator number 1 and Pocahontas in Game of Tiaras. She as participated in Marshals Drama club several productions. Jaelyn is overjoyed to participated in a Simpler Life! Get ready to see more of Jaelyn in future Falcon Playhouse Productions!

7th grade, Eliza, mother. “I prefer the term fabulously weird” Alex Fierro

Jayda is very excited to perform in her very first Falcon Playhouse performance. She has played the two roles of Josie and Ella in her first online show, 10 Ways to Survive Life in Quarantine. She is thrilled to be able to do her first in-person show after a year of online Drama Club. She is proud to announce that she has excelled in acting thanks to the support of her friends, directors, and this amazing cast in crew. Jayda has a big passion for the performing arts and is going into her first year as vice president of her school's Drama Club. Jayda is especially excited about this show and the prospect of more shows to come at the Marshall Theater

Sophmore, Mabel and Actor C (Parent in 1985, Child in 1955) “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”- Theodore Roosevelt

Sarah Shea Norton is ecstatic to be performing in this production of A Simpler Time. As an incoming sophomore, this is Sarah’s fourth show with The Falcon Playhouse. After in participating in three live streamed shows, Sarah is extremely excited to share her love of theater with a live in person audience. She is so proud of everyone’s hard work to put A Simpler Time together and she feels grateful to be apart of this production.

7th grade, actor A in Kids Today

"The power of art can break the shackles that bind and divide human beings." -Daisaku Ikeda

Ashley always had been enamored by art in its many forms, particularly drawn to the booming vitality in performing arts. Working alongside others this summer to bring A Simpler Time was her first introduction to being a part of a theatre production. She is honored to work with so many determined and talented students and bear witness to the inner spirit flooding onto the stage from one scene to the next that everyone has worked incredibly hard to achieve. Being new to the Falcon Playhouse, the welcoming atmosphere struck a chord within her. Inspired by the people that surrounded her during the preparation of the show, she wishes to pursue theatre further, to seize as many opportunities that come her way. She admires how all the individual actors can shine on stage with the skilled help of the technical crew and is excited to show that brilliance to the awaiting audience.

8th grade, Fendral, Hoff, Technician

"Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you are donating blood." - Bill Murray

Roshen is very excited to be a part of this production. After flings with a 5th grade musical (Roshen cannot sing) and an online (bleugh) theater performance during the pandemic, Roshen is excited play the roles of Fendrel and Hoff in A Simpler Time. When not stumbling through lines, Roshen passes the time by stumbling through video games with friends, and nerding out over Star Wars and Marvel. He thanks his family, fellow actors, his wonderful teachers, Mr. Russell and Mr. Garcia, for all the support.

Freshman, technician, run crew

“ Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful, that's what matters to me.” -Steve Jobs

After being a actor in two plays, Robbie Pollard moved on to the technical side of theater assisting in constructing, painting and finalizing 5 sets for the play “A Simpler Time” including four for the final scene and another for a separate scene.

Sophomore, crew head, right spotlight

"Susan Pollard is happy to be involved with A Simpler Time as Spot Operator. She is so excited that she was able to be a part of a production in collaboration with her former theatre program, Marshall Middle Theatre. As an incoming Sophomore at Scripps Ranch High School this is her third production with the Falcon Playhouse. She is excited for many more productions at Scripps as well as more collaborations with Marshall Middle. Apart from being a technician she also enjoys spending time with friends and playing water polo. Susan thanks her family for their continued support throughout her years in theatre.

7th grade, Martha Washington, "Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich, but theater will make you good." - Terrence Mann.

Jenna is enjoying performing in "A Simpler Time." She really likes acting, even though she just started in 6th grade. Jenna also like building and painting sets.

Freshman, Mr. Gordan, Announcer 2 "Would I rather be feared or loved both I want people to be afraid and on how much they love me"

Jaden is happy to be in theater since it is his passion. This is Jaden’s first show at the falcon playhouse but he’s been welcomed like family I’m so happy part of Falcon playhouse.

Freshman, Gilda, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away if you throw hard enough.”

Sienna is very excited to perform as part of the Falcon Playhouse. She has acted in many other productions, including playing Aunt Tilly in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, being cast as a Narrator in ‘Game of Tiaras’, playing Maggie in ‘Mutually Assured Destruction’, and acting as Gilda in her first Falcon Playhouse production of ‘A Simpler Time’. She is very proud to be part of such a wonderful cast.

8th grade, Ruby, "If you can dream it, you can do it" -Walt Disney

Julia is thrilled to be working with Marshall Middle School and The Falcon Playhouse and is thankful for Mr. Russel and Mr. Garcia for the Scripps Ranch Summer Theatre.

8th grade, Mark Proctor, Actor E (Kids today) “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” - William James

“Samantha is very grateful to be a part of this show. She is happy to be back on stage after having recorded performances. This is her first time with the Falcon Playhouse and is very exited for the show.”

Sophomore, Nun, Alex, run crew,

“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds” Laurell K Hamilton

I’ve worked as tech for our last show Working

Freshman, Judy, Referee “When you turn an hourglass on its side you get an infinity symbol and time stops turning.” -Anonymous

Mia is very excited and elated to have the chance to partake in her first play at the Falcon Playhouse. She has acted in many plays previous to this including Mary Poppins as Nanny, Game of Tiaras as Dwarf 1, Guard 2, and Animated Snowman, Mutually Assured Destruction as Tara, and It’s a Wonderful Life as Mr. Potter. After a year of doing theater online she is ecstatic about going back to in-person. She loved the opportunity to work with this amazing cast, crew, and group of directors and to have a chance to form new relationships.

Senior, Director, Head Costumer

"I’m letting life hit me until it gets tired. Then I’ll hit back. It’s a classic rope-a-dope." ~Ryan Gosling

Ariela Schneiderman thoroughly enjoyed student directing and costuming ‘A Simpler Time’. A senior in Scripps Ranch High School, Ariela has performed in over 20 productions, eight of which were with the Falcon Playhouse. Some of her favorite roles include Lefou in Beauty and the Beast, Rose Hoffman in Working, and a passenger in Anything Goes. In her free time, Ariela loves to sing, tap dance, play the piano, paint, and cook. She would like to give a big thanks to her parents and friends for always being supportive of her theatre endeavors, her fellow student directors for all of their motivation and professionalism, Mr. Garcia for providing such an amazing theatrical environment, and her amazingly talented cast for making her job super easy!

8th grade, Helen, Townsfolk, and Goody Two-Shoes

"He slayed the minotaur and saved his city. You know what they did to him? They exiled him. He died in disgrace. Despised by his people. That's what happens to hero's. The greeks knew the score." -Technoblade

Hailey is extremely happy to be in this production. It's her first time working with high schoolers, and the experience has been all around wonderful. She's very excited to continue working with the falcon playhouse, and see more shows done by them. It's been a new learning experience for her, and she's grateful for the people that helped her on the way. :)

8th grade, George Washington, Marty Bromwell “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” - A.A. Milne

Jett Tamayo is extremely happy to finally be putting on a live play. Starting his second year in theater, he can’t wait to see how fun and chaotic (in a good way) it will be. He is very excited to see how the show turns out, and enjoys working with such talented people. He hopes the show will go perfectly, and is glad to be a part of the cast. Lastly, he wanted to say thanks to the amazing cast and crew for being so helpful and supportive the entire time. Thank you!

Senior, Martha Washington, "Surpass your limits!"

Elaine is a high school senior who played Eugenie in Ten Two, an ensemble role in Mash and Anything Goes and costuming/props in Hiding in the Open and Almost Maine. She is very excited to play Martha Washington in the upcoming show, A Simpler Time! Outside of theatre, she is in her high school cheer team, she used to play in the orchestra. Her hobbies include drawing and watching anime. She would like to formally Thank all her cast and crew mates, Directors, friends and family for all their support.

Freshman, Sarah Two-Shoes & Marjorie

“Just keep taking chances and having fun.” -Garth Brooks

Tumi is super excited to be working on A Simpler Time! This is Tumi’s first production show ever, and she is grateful that she gets to work with the Falcon Playhouse and Mustang Theatre. She is making many new, fun memories with the cast and crew, and is excited to be apart of the production as an actor.

Sophomore. Group Leader, Mic 3

Melody Vadnais in incredibly excited to be a part of this production of 'A Simpler Time'. This is her second production with the Falcon playhouse. Outside of theater, she enjoys playing soccer and piano. Melody thanks her family for their support in all her artistic endeavors