MARK ROUTHIER
DIRECTOR
PLAYWRIGHT
DRAMATURG
"After debuting with an all-male cast in the sixteenth century and going through many re-imaginings since then, Loyola’s Theatre Department will present its production of an all-female Romeo & Juliet"
-Zia Sampson
Photos: Kyle Encar
Photos: DJ Corey Photography
Photos: Tony Firriolo
Photos: Tony Firriolo
Photos: Tony Firriolo
Excellence in Directing - KCACTF
Top Ten Plays 2014 - Orlando Sentinel
ROMEO & JULIET
By
William Shakespeare
Lower Depths Theatre
The Cast
Friar Lawrence..... Elexis Selmon Mercutio, Apothecary..... Talia Moore
Romeo..... Nicole Francis Miller Tybalt..... Cereyna Jade Bougouneau
Juliet...... Jennifer Lepore Benvolio..... Grace Borrello
Nurse..... Nico Cardelli Peter, Sampson..... Asta Balakauskas
Lady Capulet..... Gabrielle Garcia Gregory, Friar John..... Chiara Romano
Lord Capulet..... Suzannah Milby Lord Montague.....Taijha Marshall
Prince Escalus... Eden Camille ​Allen James
Lady Montague..... Naomi Lofton Balthasar..... Kathryn Aultman-Moore
Abram..... Audrey Pugh County Paris..... Bridget Boyle
Understudy..... Mandee Looney Understudy..... Daltry Russo
Designers
Scenic..... Kenneth Thompson Lighting..... Eduardo Ramirez
Costumes..... Kaci Thomassie Sound..... Leland Ensminger
Props..... Haley Sliker & Cameron Maas
Stage Manager..... Brianna Thompson*
*Member of Actors' Equity Association
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"Not only had they gotten the opportunity to see Shakespeare on stage, but they were also able to meet hard-working young women that are pursuing their dreams. It was certainly an inspiring experience for the McGehee girls."
-Madeline Taliancich
BEYOND THE HORIZON
By
Eugene O'Neill
Loyola University New Orleans
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The Cast
Kevin Aguilar..... James Mayo Jack Ganthier..... Captain Dick Scott
Hannah Jacuzzi..... Kate Mayo Crawford Steck..... Andrew Mayo Eduardo Ramirez..... Robert Mayo Marisa Nieto..... Ruth Atkins
Cara Duffaut..... Mrs. Atkins Morgan Birdwell..... Ben
Francisco Paxo..... Dr. Fawcett Evelyn Moore..... Mary
Designers
Set..... Mihairazvan Lighting..... Josh Courtney
Props..... Tess Rowland Costumes..... Kellie Grengs
Stage Manager..... Avery Scripter
LEGACY STREET
By
Lauren Jane Redmond
CUAdrama
The Cast
D..... Gregory Ford Angela..... Amanda Hopkins
Tyler.....Chris Gleason Iris..... Kira Burri
Priss..... Desiree Chappelle Jayse..... Dylan Fleming
Designers
Scenic..... Lewis Folden Lighting..... Alberto Segarra
Costumes..... Gail Beach Sound..... Frank Disalvo
Stage Manager..... Lindsay Adams
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"[Routhier] adds some much needed context to the script ... [the] urban visuals are particularly effective as they transport us into the heart of an economically depressed world."
- Robert Michael Oliver DC Metro Theater Arts
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
By
Oscar Wilde
Theatre UCF
The Cast
Algernon.....Trevor Starr Jack.....PatrickSylvester Gwendolyn.....Amanda Tavarez Cecily.....VictoriaGluchoski
Prism.....Jasmine Mitchell Rev. Chasuble...Mike Nilsson
Lane.....David Klein Merriman.....Alex Hehr Lady Bracknell.....Belinda Boyd*
Designers
Scenic.....Vandy Wood Lighting.....Bert Scott
Costumes.....Daniel M. Jones Sound.....Tanner Best
Props.....Zoe Miller
Stage Manager...Ben Parrish
"Under the direction of Mark Routhier, the cast fully embraces the goofy storylines and giddy characters of this beloved comedy of manners to create an entertainingly trivial way to spend a summer evening."
- Matt Tamanini BroadwayWorld
(a love story)
By
Kelly Lusk
Theatre UCF
The Cast
David.....Salvatore Vieira Greg.....Isaac Rossi
Emily.....Jasmine Mitchell Richard......Jesse Hinton
Anne.....Maddie Tarbox Jack.....Eric Eichenlaub
Boy.....Tyler Beauregard Girl.....Danielle Miller
Man.....John Michael McDonald
Designers
Scenic.....Chris McKinney Lighting.....Alex Anderson
Costumes.....Sophia Parrish Sound.....Tara Kromer
Props.....Christin Miller
Stage Manager..Rebecca Kane
"...Theatre UCF's production is marked with uniformly impressive performances and thrilling production design; reaffirming why Central Florida's colleges provide some of the best, cutting-edge theatre in the region."
- Matt Tamanini BroadwayWorld
LEVELING UP
By
Deborah Zoe Laufer
Theatre UCF
The Cast
Zander.....Patrick Mounce
Ian.....Patrick Sylvester
Chuck.....Vincent Hannam
Jeannie.....Gracie Winchester*
Designers
Scenic.....Vandy Wood Lighting.....James Davis
Costumes.....Joanie Ming Sound.....Lane Starrat
Props.....Laura Lockner
Stage Manager....Christa Arzon
*Member of Actors' Equity Association
"...Routhier deftly brings out the many strengths of Laufer's play: It's thoughtful without being didactic, it's funny without being silly, its characters (all well-acted) seem real. Most important, even if... you know nothing about video games, the journey of these characters engrosses.
-Matt Palm Orlando Sentinel