Taylor Andreas, she/they (Assistant Costume Designer, Hair and Makeup Designer, and Wardrobe Head) is a sophomore Theater Major from Portland, OR. Her recent roles at University of Portland include Company as April, Wardrobe Head for House of Desires, and Dresser/ASM for You Cannot Undo This Action. She is very excited to be working on the costume crew for Twelfth Night and is very grateful for the opportunity to work as assistant costume designer.

Savanah Baird, she/her (Lady) is a senior Theater and Political Science double major from San Diego, CA. Savanah is very excited for people to see this production of Twelfth Night. Her recent productions include Everybody as Love, The Wolves as #25, and You Cannot Undo This Action as Shawn. Additionally, The Last Train, a one act play that she wrote, was recently produced at UP, and she also wrote her first full length play called Astolat Manor for her senior capstone. She would like to thank her mom, grandma, family, friends, and boyfriend for all their support and encouragement throughout her theatre career. Enjoy the show!

Alexa Bayliff, she/they (Maria) is a senior Theater Major from Alhambra, CA. Alexa is so excited to be a part of Twelfth Night as Maria! This show happens to be her capstone and last show here at UP. You may recognize her from The Moors as Marjorie/Mallory or The Wolves as #7. She would like to thank Dr. Cross and the whole cast and crew for making this a memorable last show. 

Am Blank, (Valentine) is a sophomore Communications and Computer Science double Major from Bellevue, WA. You may recognize them from the fall reading of How Can I Keep From Singing as Jamie! Some of their other favorite productions have been House of Desires as Castaño , Peter and the Starcatcher as Black Stache, and A Christmas Carol as Ghost of Christmas Present. They are beyond excited to take part in their first-ever Shakespeare production, and are immensely grateful to the cast and crew for making it such a delight to be a part of. Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show! <3

Bennett Buchholz, he/him (Sir Toby Belch) is a senior English and Theater double Major from Seattle, WA. Bennett is delighted to be a part of UP's production of Twelfth Night. Recently, you might have seen him in UP's production of Everybody as a Somebody earlier this year, or in Company as Robert last year. He would like to thank Doctor Professor Director Lezlie Cross, the stage management team, the whole production crew, and the wonderful cast of this show for making this whole thing possible. He would also like to thank his friends and family for their immense support over the last four years. He would like to dedicate this particularly physically comedic role to dear friend Aidan Brown. Thank you all.

Matthew Capurro, he/him (Composer and Music Director) is an all purpose creator. While he considers himself a composer/lyricist, he also develops board games, devises escape rooms, and writes novels. His musical Sides premiered at the Fertile Ground Festival in 2019.  More of his music can be heard on Spotify and playing at the Orange Coast College Planetarium. Previous music direction credits include A Christmas Carol at Portland Playhouse and Journey to the West at Covina Center for the Arts.  He also MDs at several high schools around Portland. In his spare time (what’s that?) he makes comedy music videos as MatthewCMusic on YouTube and TikTok, and produces Ghosts of Summer, a summertime Halloween convention with his partner, Lilo Alfaro.

Ivy Chacón, she/her (Theo) is a senior Psychology Major from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ivy’s recent roles include assistant director for The Wolves and Anna in Boba Shop Murder. She will be graduating this year and is excited to return to her family and her pets. Ivy will be attending graduate school at the University of New Mexico and will be studying educational psychology. 

Jacquelle Davis she/her (Fight Choreographer) is an Actress, Writer, and Fight Choreographer from Portland, Oregon. She studied acting at Willamette University. She loves comedy, karaoke and providing young individuals with the tools for safe and empowering Stage Combat. You may have seen her fight work recently in Salt and Sage’s Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet in rep and She Kills Monsters at Ida B. Wells High School. When she is not teaching, she can be found on the stage. Her favorite roles include Ghost, in Stupid Ghost at Theatre Vertigo and Catherine from A View From the Bridge with Fuse Ensemble. She would like to give a huge shout out to her Fight Mentor Kristen Mun for always providing guidance and wisdom.

Natalie Davis, she/her (Stage Manager) is a senior Psychology major and Theater minor from Seattle, WA. Natalie is honored to stage manage Twelfth Night, her first Shakespeare production. She has held the stage manager position at UP for Clue and House of Desires. You might also recognize (or not recognize) her from Company as Joanne, the angry, drunk, thrice divorced woman. Over the summer, you can find Natalie in parks around Seattle teaching five year olds about theatre and directing them in abridged versions of popular shows. After she graduates this semester, she’ll be attending graduate school for Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Natalie would like to thank Dr. Cross, her family, and her friends for always supporting and loving her.

Mollie Goldberg, she/her (Lady) is a sophomore Theater Major from Kalaheo, HI. She has had experience in acting since she was in high school. Her previous shows include The Addams Family and the Hunchback of Notre Dame. She was also in the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) where she played the roles of Benvolio and Julius Caesar.

Ricardo Guevara, he/him (Sir Andrew Aguecheek) is a sophomore Theater and Marketing double major from Portland, OR. Ricardo  is very excited to share this production with the world. His recent productions include Everybody as Somebody, Black Comedy as Brindsley, Los Empeños de Una Casa (House of Desires) as Don Carlos, Matilda as Mr. Wormwood, and Much Ado About Nothing as Claudio. He would like to thank his family, friends, girlfriend, the Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts, the Centro de Arte de Teatral CDMX, the theatre department at SHS, and everyone in the University of Portland theater department for supporting him in his journey in theatre. He dedicates this, as well as all of his work, to his amazing late grandmother Blanca Estela Chavez Alcantara.

Nick Hailer, they/she/he (Sebastian) is a junior Theater Major and Computer Science Minor from Kailua, HI. Nick is overjoyed to be a part of Twelfth Night! Their recent productions include Bends as a member of the ensemble, The Last Train as Casey, and Company as Sky Blue. She thanks her grandparents and found family/Fortnite squad members for being more supportive than she could ever ask for, and hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Aria Hroma, she/her (Fabian) is a sophomore Secondary Education and Theater double major from Boise, ID. Aria is very excited to be working on another one of the Bard’s shows since she was previously cast as Juliet in 2020. Her recent productions at UP include Company as Marta and House of Desires as the understudy for Doña Lenore. She has also spent time teaching with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and hopes to continue that work. Aria is very thankful for the opportunities she has gotten and can’t wait for what’s to come.

Casey James, he/they (Malvolio) is a first year Music and Theater double major from Bend, OR. They are grateful to be a part of this wonderful show but honestly there’s enough music here it could classify as a musical. Some past favorites include The Last Train as Leroy, Urinetown as Bobby Strong, and Puffs as Wayne Hopkins. Casey is also a part of the University of Portland Singers. Thank you for supporting our department, enjoy!

Christopher Karo, he/him (Orsino) is a junior Environmental Ethics and Policy major from Las Vegas, NV. This is the third UP theater role Christopher has had the pleasure to be a part of, following You Cannot Undo This Action and Black Comedy. Theater has been informative for his coursework in Environmental Ethics and Policy in helping understand how and why messages are conveyed. His goal for UP before he graduates is to see an In-N-Out come to this city.

Joe Koppy, he/him (Antonio/Captain) is a junior English and Theater double Major from Portland, OR. He has worked both on stage in You Cannot Undo This Action as Ronan and Company as Peter, and off-stage in The Moors as Sound Board Operator  and The Wolves as an Assistant Stage Manager. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Rachel Ramos, she/her (Olivia) is a senior Nursing Major from Southern California/Singapore. She is immensely grateful to be a part of Twelfth Night and to work with such an incredible cast and crew. Rachel spent last summer in San Francisco to join American Conservatory Theater's 2022 Summer Training Congress. Her recent UP productions include Everybody as Somebody. Rachel would like to thank her friends and family for their support as well as Dr. Cross for this opportunity. She would also like to thank Natalie for her leadership, Taylor Swift for just being Taylor Swift, and the El Burrito Azteca on Lombard for satisfying her after-rehearsal cravings. 

Zora Richardson, she/her (Simon) is a first year Theater major and Music minor from The Dalles, OR. Zora believes that music is, in fact, the food of love and is so excited to be playing both of her instruments in this show! Some of her previous productions are Everybody as Somebody, Beauty and the Beast as Belle, and Much Ado About Nothing (Abridged) as Benedict. She also performs with Original Practice Shakespeare here in Portland. Zora is a violinist in the UP Orchestra and sings as a soprano with the University Singers. When not performing, she enjoys sewing historical costumes, re-reading her favorite novels, and cooking with her friends and family. 

Lilly Grey Rudge, she/her (Dramaturg) is a junior English Major from Seattle, WA. Lilly Grey is so excited to be serving as the Dramaturg for University of Portland’s production of Twelfth Night. Her past UP Theater credits include Production Dramaturg for You Cannot Undo This Action, Stage Manager for The Moors, Assistant Director for Everybody, and Costume Designer for The Last Train. Lilly Grey is also the recipient of the LMDA Early Career Dramaturgy Award and the Kennedy Center Meritorious Achievement Award in Theater Journalism. She first fell in love with Shakespeare after writing Twelfth Night fanfiction at the age of eleven, making this the perfect culmination of her life’s work. Enjoy the show!

Shane Ruyle, he/him (Curio/Priest) is a first year Political Science and Social Work double major and Environmental Ethics/Policy minor. Shane was recently seen in How Can I Keep From Singing in the fall, and he’s excited to be in his second UP production. He worked for Senator Merkley last semester, and currently works for a housing nonprofit. Shane likes staying creative with these cool people.

Jacqulynne Sample, she/her (Feste) is a first year Applied Math and Theater double major from Sacramento, CA. Jacqulynne is absolutely ecstatic to be acting in her first production at the University of Portland.  When not on the stage, she enjoys eating copious amounts of ice cream, reading, and soaking in whatever weather Portland has to offer. Jackie would like to thank her parents and brother for their endless support and patience, the entire UP Theater faculty, and Dr. Nicole Hanig. She hopes you enjoy the show! :)

Branna Sundy, she/her (Viola) is a first year English and Theater double Major from Clayton, CA. Branna Sundy is over the moon to be part of her first Shakespeare play. Her recent productions include The Wolves as #11 and How Can I Keep from Singing as Stage Directions, as well as being an assistant stage manager for Everybody. She adores Twelfth Night and is so grateful to be doing theatre with this wonderful group of people. Hope you enjoy the show!

Anders Vogele, he/him (Sound Designer) is a senior Theater Major from Seattle, WA. Anders has done sound design for Last Train, Der Besuch der Alten Dame, and worked on some previous shows at UP in other tech roles.

Kat Yo, they/them (Lighting Designer) received their B.A. in Theater Design from University of Portland in May 2021. Originally from California, they have worked with a variety of theaters, studios, and brands along the West Coast. Kat currently works as a full time artist at Michael Curry Design, building giant puppets and other theatrical pieces for the professional entertainment world. Projects Kat has worked on since graduating include the Taylor Swift 2023 Eras Tour, the Grand Opening Ceremony of Super Nintendo World at Universal Hollywood (2023), Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas (2022), and the Opening Ceremony at the 2021 World Expo in Dubai. They help keep Broadway’s Lion King looking new for every audience, Universal’s Velociraptors life-like, and Disney’s various characters magical. At night, they turn on Mago Hunt Theater’s stage lights to bring you Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by this amazing cast and creative team.