BWW Stage Mag Ghostlight - The Poly Playhouse Stage Mag

Ghostlight

 
at The Poly Playhouse
 
 

by

Stephen Gregg
 
 
directed by 
Linda Bon
 
 
Starring
Play Production Class
With guests from Advanced and Intermediate Classes
 
 

 

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Overview

When indifferent student Garbiela Nettles is inexplicably admitted to the prestigious Doves Forge Academy, all she wants to do is leave. But before she can get herself expelled, Garbiela starts to hear sounds that no one else hears: ghost echoes from the remnants of a long-ago tragedy in the school’s theatre. As she investigates the sounds (by joining the disastrous play in progress), Garbiela uncovers a story that’s both surprising and surprisingly moving. Theatrically staged using the production’s audience and live sound effects, Ghostlight has hilarious characters, unexpected twists, and a riotous finale.

Cast

Alex Bernal
Jackson
Miles Chum
Ruth
Stacey A Drew
Collister
Oat Gomez
Colby
Logan Hong
Kelvin
Michael McGuinness
Tam-Tam / Scattergood / Sfx 1
Alexus Mendez
Collister
Alina Nhean
Fantine
Danielle Robinson
Lucy Stauncher
Chloe Williams
Riley (The Oasis)
Jason Sabas
Amicus/Maunder
Isabella Singleton
Freya/SFX
Shila Regalado
Garbiella Nettles
Zion Traylor
Garbiela Nettles
Marielle Russell
Fantine/Technical Director
Jaden Alexius
Clovis
Francisco Calderon
Mogpin

Creative Team

Linda Bon

Director

Victoria Gathe-Rosado

Technical Director, Set Design

Liz Lozada

Stage Tech Teacher

Rhema Company-Ray

Sound Designer/Technician

Nico Schuler

Lighting Designer/Technician

Stage Tech Classes

Marielle Russell

Technical Director

Meet the Company

Alex Bernal

Jackson
Alex Bernal - Jackson Alex is a Junior in the CIC pathway. He has been involved in drama since his Freshman year. He is currently in the Play Production class. He has been a part of the last two musicals, Something Rotten as Lord Clapham, and Chicago as a MC. He has also been in plays that were a part of the Poly Productions show, like The Neighborly Nuisance as Phil. He also played Jeff in the Advanced Class production of Enough: Plays to End Gun Violence.

Miles Chum

Ruth
Miles Chum - Ruth Miles Chum is in his second year of theater and is making his first major appearance in one of Poly Drama’s Play-pro productions, after appearing in a minor role in last year’s Murder Mystery. He was previously one of the matinee leads for the 2023 Musical, and has acted for several other productions at Poly High-school including the lead in his intermediate class’ ensemble production. Additionally, Miles is enrolled in the Polyesters Improv Team and has been on Varsity for two years going.

Stacey A Drew

Collister
Stacey A Drew - Collister Stacey is a Senior at PARTS and in her 4th year of theater here at Poly. They have performed as "Matron 'Mama' Morton" in Chicago, "Mama Ogre" in Shrek, and so much more. And to to continue the list, she is excited to share her rendition of "Flachra Collister" in Ghostlight. Enjoy the show!

Oat Gomez

Colby
Oat Gomez - Colby Oat Gomez is a PArts Senior taking stage as Colby in this year’s fall play. Past Roles include Ensemble in ‘Shrek the Musical’, Rachel and Emmet in ‘I Don’t Want to Talk About It’, Reporter in ‘Chicago:Teen Edition,’ Erica Stone in ‘Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery,’ Ensemble in ‘Something Rotten’, Peter Quince in ‘ A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ and Ensemble/Crew in Poly Productions. Oat really hopes to exit this year happily.

Logan Hong

Kelvin
Logan Hong - Kelvin Logan Hong is a senior in PACE and is in his second year in the theatre department. He has been a part of last year's musical: "Something Rotten!" as various speaking roles. He also works backstage as a part of Stage Crew working as sound and lighting design for multiple shows at Poly. Logan hopes to have tons of fun this show and hopes you all enjoy it! Shout out to friends and family for all the support. And of course, shoutout to Stage Crew!

Michael McGuinness

Tam-Tam / Scattergood / Sfx 1
Michael McGuinness - Tam-Tam / Scattergood / Sfx 1 Michael has been in Drama for 3 years in Chicago, Something Rotten, Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery. Michael has also been in the Polyesters for 3 years and is currently Captain. Michael is applying to schools this year and is excited and nervous for his next big adventure

Alexus Mendez

Collister
Alexus Mendez - Collister Alexus is in her third year of theater and is making her first major appearance in one of Poly Drama's Play-pro productions, after appearing in a minor role as Adele Sears in last year's Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery. She was in the ensemble for the 2023 Musical, and has acted for several other productions at Poly High-School, including a lead in her intermediate class’ ensemble production The Harmony Portal. Additionally, Alexus is enrolled in the Polyesters Improv team and has been on Varsity for two years.

Alina Nhean

Fantine
Alina Nhean - Fantine Alina has routinely been involved in theater at Polytechnic High School. She has participated in All Together Now, Shrek the Musical, Chicago, and hopes to partake in the Little Mermaid. Outside of musicals, Alina has also directed a 10-minute one act play spin off version of Rumpelstiltskin, and has partaken in various smaller plays. She gives thanks to the family, friends, and mentors who have supported her throughout her life.

Danielle Robinson

Lucy Stauncher
Danielle Robinson - Lucy Stauncher Danielle Robinson is a Long Beach Parts senior. Who has worked on productions such as Something rotten, Chicago & Murder Mystery at the mystery. She is in the top choirs (Jazz 1 & Chamber) she’s also a polyester. This is her senior year & she’s so excited for everyone to see the show!!

Chloe Williams

Riley (The Oasis)
Chloe Williams - Riley (The Oasis) Chloe Williams plays Riley in Ghostlight, she’s also the Playwright and Director of "The Neighborly Nuisance". Chloe is a Senior in the Parts pathway and is a part of Play production in drama. She’s usually the one on stage and has been in several plays during her high school career. Carley in “I Don’t want to talk about it”, Grace in “Revelation for the Lamb”, 70’s Girl in “True Rock”, Young Hallie in “Enough”, Officer Fuller in “Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery”, Cult member in "The Legend of Mt. Hurr" and the musical "Something Rotten" as a renaissance girl and hippie. She is a part of 4 clubs here at Poly, Treasurer for “Poetry club”, Member of both “Build your Resume” and “Film Club” and President of her shared club “PolyStyle+”. Chloe enjoys music, theater, cooking, writing poetry and songs, movies/shows, and fashion. She’d like to thank and give her love to her friends for always supporting her dreams.

Jason Sabas

Amicus/Maunder
Jason Sabas - Amicus/Maunder Jason is one of the new members of the Poly Play pro class, And he deserves it! With all of his work in some of the school’s plays, last year‘s musical, and almost every single Polyester show since he joined, he definitely has proved his worth to be among the elites of theater!

Isabella Singleton

Freya/SFX
Isabella Singleton - Freya/SFX She's been in Chicago as one of Billy's girls, the "Lucky Heather, sir" lady in Something Rotten, she's currently in polyesters and the robotics team. Her passions are psychology and robotics.

Shila Regalado

Garbiella Nettles
Shila Regalado - Garbiella Nettles Shila regalado is in the parts pathway and she is in her 4th year and last year of theater in her final fall play “ghost light”! She has been in many productions such as “I Dont Want to Talk About It”,chicago, something rotten, midsummer nights dream, murder mystery, the light years and Mount.Hurr. She has grown over the years and has really loved to make friends in theater. She is greatful to all her family and friends who support her through this. She hopes to have an amazing senior year and a great rest of the year, with more plays to come! Thank you to my family, love y'all!

Zion Traylor

Garbiela Nettles
Zion Traylor - Garbiela Nettles Zion Traylor is a junior in the PolyArts pathway, she has been acting on and off stage since she was 5 years old. Zion has been a part of many drama productions here at Poly which includes the Enough: Plays to End Gun Violence, Something Rotten musical, One sided love or not? Play productions, and is now currently co-captain of our Polyesters improv team. Zion would not be in the position she is, without the love and support of her family and advisers. And a special shout-out to her Dad!

Marielle Russell

Fantine/Technical Director
Marielle Russell - Fantine/Technical Director This will be Marielle Russell's 16th theatrical production with Poly. As a senior in the PARTS pathway, Mimi has been in theatre and the Play Production class all 4 years and is one of the current acting Drama Club Presidents along with Shila Regalado. She also serves as vice president of Stage Crew Club. She is thrilled to have snagged a main role in her final fall play at Poly. Whether it be acting on stage, technical directing, running crew, set design, or graphic design, Marielle always has a part in the theatre department's productions. Alongside theatre, Mimi is involved in the school's marching unit, winter guard, stage crew, and jazz 2 choir. She is excited for you to see this production! Thank you to everyone who has made this production worthwhile.

Jaden Alexius

Clovis
Jaden Alexius - Clovis Jaden Alexius is a Senior in PACE and has been doing theater for 4 years, with featured roles such as Peter Quince in Something Rotten and Roxie’s Boys in Chicago. He is truly grateful for all his friends and family and teachers that have helped and supported him throughout his theater journey. Hope you enjoy the show!

Francisco Calderon

Mogpin
Francisco Calderon - Mogpin Francisco Calderon (Frankie) is a junior in the PArts program for poly. He’s very demure and mindful with infinite aura. He is in theater as well as stage tech, he’s been in numerous plays and enjoys what he does.

Linda Bon

Director
Linda Bon, MFA, has acted professionally in commercial work, film, and regional theatre, including “A Noise Within”, La Jolla Playhouse and the National Theatre of London. She has taught Acting and Speech at the La Jolla Playhouse, Tracy Roberts Studio, and UCSD. She co-directs annually the Whitney Performing Arts Camp. She is married to a television editor, is the proud mother of four kids and two dogs, and has the best job in the world in her 9th year at Poly.

Victoria Gathe-Rosado

Technical Director, Set Design

Liz Lozada

Stage Tech Teacher

Rhema Company-Ray

Sound Designer/Technician
Rhema is in the Advanced Tech Theatre class. She has worked on several productions in lighting, running crew, and projection.

Nico Schuler

Lighting Designer/Technician
Nico has done theatre recreationally for around nine years and loves being near a stage. He also enjoys emo music, playing the french horn, broadway musicals, and stage crew. He's super excited for you all to see Ghostlight!

Stage Tech Classes

Our amazing Stage Tech program, headed by Victoria Gathe-Rosado and Liz Lozada is responsible for building and painting the beautiful set for the Fall Play. We SO appreciate all of your talents and efforts!

Marielle Russell

Technical Director
This will be Marielle Russell's 16th theatrical production with Poly. As a senior in the PARTS pathway, Mimi has been in theatre and the Play Production class all 4 years and is one of the current acting Drama Club Presidents along with Shila Regalado. She also serves as vice president of Stage Crew Club. She is thrilled to have snagged a main role in her final fall play at Poly. Whether it be acting on stage, technical directing, running crew, set design, or graphic design, Marielle always has a part in the theatre department's productions. Alongside theatre, Mimi is involved in the school's marching unit, winter guard, stage crew, and jazz 2 choir. She is excited for you to see this production! Thank you to everyone who has made this production worthwhile.
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