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Much Ado About Nothing |
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William Shakespeare |
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Katie Skoog Braxton Maki |
Justin Mildebrandt Nessa Grant |
Ricardo Puente |
Who's Who
Cast
Creative Team
Meet the Company

Senior
This is my third and final fall play. I have been so fortunate to work with great casts and I will forever remember these shows as fun, and challenging, but challenge is a good thing. If you know me, I like to keep things fast, and energetic. With this show I had to learn how to slow down to process the Shakespearian language that I somehow memorized, still not sure how I did that :). If you're reading this, I'd like to thank you. It's the never ending support of this community that fuels each and every one of our cast members. Enjoy the show!
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: "More of your conversation would infect my brain" (Coriolanus)

Senior
I'm a senior in highschool, and I have been in 2 play productions during my high school career. The first one was "The Grimms Brother Spectaculathon '' and this year's production. It has been such a privilege to come full circle, and act alongside some of my closest friends.

Senior
I was in the Grimm Spectaculathon as the Frog Prince/Evil Queen, Oklahoma as Laurey, Clue as Scarlett, and Singing in the Rain as Kathy Seldon.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “You are a wall-licker.”

Sophomore
I have performed in The Wizard of Oz, Annie, and Singing in the Rain prior to this production. I enjoy the social aspect of theater and always look forward to the laughter and fun that comes out of it.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Thou sodden-witted lord! Thou hast no more brain than I have in mine elbows!” (Troilus and Cressida)

Junior
In high school, I have acted in Peter and the Starcatcher, Singin' in the Rain, and A Simpler Time. I have also been involved with backstage crew for many productions.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “I'll beat thee, but I would infect my hands.” (Timon of Athens)

Junior
He has been in both the "Peter and The Starcatcher" and "A Simpler Time" performances in his time in RHS Theater. He is a fairly soft spoken, yet diligent student at Ripon High School. He plans on getting a career as a voice actor and thinks theater is a great way to get some experience in acting.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “What, you egg? [He stabs him.]” (Macbeth)

Senior
I have been a part of almost every production since 6th grade. I've always liked the theater and everything that it offers; however, I am also a Competitive Cheerleader so a lot of the time I split my time for both. Overall I am happy I have gotten to work with a lot of wonderful and talented people over the years.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “I wish my hooooorse had the speed of your tongue.” (Much Ado About Nothing)

This is my first show, and my first time being out of my box. I love headbutting people, and making them uncomfy in general.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Coxcomb” (Much Ado About Nothing)

Sophomore
This is my first show, my favorite color is pink, and I have a fish named Penny.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Away, you three-inch fool!” (The Taming of the Shrew)

Junior
My first show was "Anything Goes" in middle school, and ever since then, I have fallen in love with theater. Over the years, I have been in Anything Goes, The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Peter and the Starcatcher, Singin' in the Rain, A Simpler Time, and now Much Ado About Nothing! I have loved working with all of the different casts over the years, and am so excited for another great year and more amazing shows! In addition to school, I love singing, dancing, and being outdoors!
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: *bites thumb* (Romeo and Juliet)

Senior
I have been in the cast of 4 high school shows so far- the Brothers Grimm, Oklahoma, Clue, and Much Ado About Nothing. I really enjoy the ins and outs of being backstage as well and seeing how everything is put together to create the perfect production.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Thou art as fat as butter.” (Henry IV Part 1)

Senior
My previous high school shows are Oklahoma, Singin' in the Rain, and A Simpler Time. Some of my favorite parts of doing a show is to see it all come together or show some attitude in one of my characters.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Your abilities are too infant-like for doing much alone.” (Coriolanus)

Sophomore
This is the first show that I have ever done, as I haven't been in any plays/ musicals. I like to play guitar.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Wanton,” “Rotten Orange,” “Ass.” (Much Ado About Nothing)

Senior
I have been involved in theatre ever since 6th grade and have performed in many productions including Singing in the Rain, Peter and the Star-Catcher, Oklahoma, and Footloose. In addition to my love for theatre, I have also taken a liking to photography and hope to one day use it in my career.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “The tartness of your face sours ripe grapes.” (Coriolanus)

Freshman
I have been in theater since I was a little kid, I was in Annie, and Frozen Jr in middle school. I really love doing theater and I have found great friends doing it. I hope to continue doing theater all throughout high school.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Thou Naughty Varlet” (Dogberry, Much Ado About Nothing)

Freshman
I’ve been in all musicals in middle school and am currently in my fourth production. I love music and theatre, so when we do shows every year, I’m eager to sign up and be a part of a great piece.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: My favorite from Much Ado about nothing is the insult given by Dogberry. “Naughty varlet.” I think it’s really funny when Dogberry insults everyone.

Senior
I have had the pleasure to be a part of 4 different shows during my high school career. My Freshman year I was In Oklahoma, my Sophomore year I was in Peter and the Starcatcher, my Junior year I was in Singin in the Rain, and now my Senior year I am in Much Ado About Nothing.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Away, you three-inch fool!” (The Taming of the Shrew)

Sophomore
I have been in Annie, Charles Dickens - A Ghost Tale, and Singing in the Rain. I love playing tennis, reading, and being a part of the drama club.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “You are as a candle, the better burnt out.” (Henry IV Part 1)

I’ve performed and directed at various levels of theatre, including high school, college, community and professional stages. I’ve appeared in film, a low budget movie, and was once on the Discovery Channel. I graduated from Ripon College in 2006 with a degree in Theatre and a minor in Religion. I currently serve as pastor of a local church.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “An two men ride of a horse, one must ride behind.” (Dogberry, Much Ado About Nothing)

This is my 4th show as a director here at RHS. I have participated in community theater, middle and high school productions as well as college shows both behind the scenes and In front of them.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “You are as troubling as a young fiddler at the opening of an opera with a case of the scabies.”
I’m happy to be celebrating my 11th year as Auditorium Manager this school year. We’ve done so many great shows here at RHS and I’ve been blessed to be a part of them all.
Junior
I have been on costume crew for middle school productions of "The Wizard of Oz" and "Annie", and high school productions of "Clue", "Peter and the Starcatcher", and "Singing in the Rain". I have also been the costume director for "Frozen" and "A Simpler Time". I really love being involved in theatre and working with the cast, and I'm looking forward to continuing my work in the costume department.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: "I will bite thee by the ear for that jest." (from Romeo and Juliet)
Sophomore
I have been in a simpler time and singing in the rain also several middle school plays. I enjoy being in tech crew because I can hang out with my friends and learn stuff at the same time.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: ”foot-licker” (The Tempest)
Junior
I started in middle school and have been doing the shows since.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “I’ll beat thee, but I would infect my hands.” (Timon of Athens)
Freshman
This is my second year doing Tech Crew for RHS Productions, helping with "A Simpler Time", and Singin' in the Rain" last year. I also ran Lights and Video for the Ripon Community Theater production of "Repeat After Mi, in Quarantine" this Summer. When I'm not behind the scenes for productions, you can find me behind the lens of my camera!
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: "She is too short to be praised highly" (Much Ado About Nothing)
Sophomore
Singing in the Rain, A Simpler Time.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: "You egg" (Macbeth)
Junior
Many shows have passed from middle to high but the memories that flow shall come in more quantity with time.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me.” (Much Ado About Nothing)
Sophomore
I have been in the musicals Anne, The Magic Treehouse, and Singin’ in the Rain.
Junior
I've been part of crew for Peter and the Starcatcher, and Singing in the Rain.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Away, you three-inch fool!“ (The Taming of the Shrew)
Freshman
I can sing. I did stage crew for frozen jr.
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Fare thee well, most foul, most fair. Farewell.” (Much Ado About Nothing)
Freshman
This is my first high school show, however I was in the musical in 8th grade. I’m really looking forward to helping and possibly performing in the future!
Favorite Shakespearian Insult: “Scratching could not make it worse an ‘twere such a face as yours were.” (Much Ado About Nothing)
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“Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more,
Men were deceivers ever,-
One foot in sea and one on shore,
To one thing constant never.”
William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing
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