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The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare |
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Elias Young Leonie Khan Alandra Barfield |
Pilar Perique |
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Stage Crew Grant Taylor |
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Lighting Design Morgan Thomas |
Microphone Technician Celeste Deliz |
Sound Design Leo Errisuriz |
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Stage Manager Tatum Seymore |
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Orchestra Performers |
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Anthony Voigt Ari Buck Emori Washington |
Madisin Holloway Sophia Cooper-Reynolds |
Sofia Carrillo Natalie Fordan Kyndle Parker |
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Conductor & Composer Daniel Harrelson |
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Technical Director & Fight Choreographer Robbie Voigt |
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Director Heath Kuykendall |
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Good evening, and welcome to the Bishop Dunne Drama Department's 2025 spring production, The Tragedy of Macbeth! We are so excited to have you all with us for this wonderful show.
Macbeth, often called "the Scottish play" due to a supposed curse hanging about the title, is the shortest of Shakespeare's tragedies and a famously bloody one too. After receiving a prophecy from a witch, the titular nobleman chooses to usurp the throne of Scotland through a gruesome assassination. Over the course of five acts, Macbeth transforms from a valiant warrior in loyal service to his king to a paranoid and violent tyrant, hellbent on holding onto his newly-acquired power at any cost. Alongside Lady Macbeth, his cold and calculating wife, the two carve a path of bloody ruin that unwinds the very strands of fate itself.
For all this darkness, there's a deep well of hope and light hiding beneath the play's rough exterior. Macduff, another nobleman who suffers greatly at Macbeth's hands, never once ceases to give up on his country and its future. The young prince Malcolm, little more than a teenage boy, strives to be a king who stands for justice and self-sacrifice. Perhaps most surprisingly of all is the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, sometimes called half-jokingly "Shakespeare's happiest couple." While they argue often, there is a deep love that resonates between them that, under different circumstances, could have led to something beautiful.
The students in this production have worked tirelessly to bring all of these varied aspects of the play to life. Supported by our wonderful technicians, orchestra, and stage manager, they have taken this show from a simple idea to the complex, brutal, moving tale Shakespeare wrote it to be. We hope you enjoy the show!
A note from the combat director, Robbie Voigt:
The combat you will see in this production is the results of months of work and training with these students. I cannot fully express how proud and impressed I am with the work and dedication each of them has put into learning the choreography and employing safe stage-combat practices. I started them out with learning simple basics on stage combat, ensuring that each student feels safe and in control during their combat sequences. From there, we slowly began to implement the choreography. Before each performance, we take the time to do what is called a “fight call” which is done to review each fight sequence at about 50% speed. This ensures that everyone has the choreography down and allows us to catch any potential accidents before they happen at full speed during the performance. The combat you see in this performance may seem to be fast, chaotic, or even dangerous at times. However, like dance choreography, each swing, clash, and death is heavily rehearsed till it is nigh perfect. Do not try what you see here tonight at home or without the supervision of a trained professional.
Cast
Creative Team
Tatum Seymore
Morgan Thomas
Celeste Deliz
Leo Errisuriz
Charlie Berman
Grant Taylor
Sofia Carrillo
Natalie Fordan
Kyndle Parker
Sophia Cooper-Reynolds
Madisin Holloway
Ari Buck
Emori Washington
Anthony Voigt
Daniel Harrelson
Robbie Voigt
Heath Kuykendall
Meet the Company
Elias Young
Elias Young is a senior at Bishop Dunne and has been a part of the Drama program for 6 years now. His past credits include Schroeder in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, an Emcee in the Bishop Dunne Revue 2023 and 2024, The Book of Will, TAPPS One Act Fall Competiton 2021, The Internet is Distract- OH LOOK A KITTEN!, Snow Angels, and the Bishop Dunne Revue 2019-2020. In the fall he will be attending Texas Christian University. He would like to thank Mr. K and Mr. Voigt for their incredible dedication to the show and for every opportunity to perform these past years. He would also like to thank all of his amazing and talented cast mates!
Leonie Khan
My name is Leonie Khan and I am in the 11th grade. Some of my previous theatre works include: Linus from You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Emcee from the 2024 Bishop Dunne Revue, Aladdin the musical, and Midsummer Night’s Dream. I’d love to thank my castmates and crew for all the hard work they’ve put in to do this show. Thank you to Mr. K and Mr. Voight for always supporting our dreams.
Alandra Barfield
Hello, my name is Alandra Barfield and I am in the 10th grade. I play volleyball, soccer, and run track. I love to read novels, especially ones written during the Harlem renaissance. I also love watching romance movies. I would like to thank my track coaches and directors for dealing with me and my busy schedules.
Mariah Moreno
Mariah Moreno is a theater student here at Bishop Dunne. She has been in theater for three years helping with costumes, props, crew, and as an actor. She was an actor for the Book of Will and the Bishop Dunne Review for the past three years. She is planning on taking a gap year to peruse a tattoo apprentice and go to college for a business degree. She would like to thank all her family for supporting her ambitions. She wants to thank all her teachers for guiding her through her high school journey.
Elizabeth Castro
Elizabeth Castro is an 11th grader at Bishop Dunne Catholic School and is excited to make her acting debut in Macbeth. This is her first year as a member of the Dunne Drama Club. She would like to thank God, her friends, and her family for their love and support.
Pilar Perique
Pilar Perique is excited to their work with the Bishop Dunne drama department. After originally leaving school in seventh grade, they are thrilled to return as a senior and be part of this incredible production during their final year. They previously appeared as an actor and improv team member in the 2024 Bishop Dunne Revue. Pilar would like to gracious thank her family and friends for their support, prayers, and unconditional love throughout this season.
Sarah Frazier
Sarah is an 11th grader at Bishop Dunne and has been part of the drama club for four years. Her past credits include the Book of Will and the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Bishop Dunne Revues. She also worked as stage crew on the musical You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Thank you to her teachers, friends and family for all of your support and encouragement!
Giana Errisuriz
Hi, my name is Giana Errisuriz and I'm a sophomore here at Bishop Dunne. I'm so excited to be a part of our production of Macbeth, playing both Banquo and Siward. This is actually my first year at Bishop Dunne and it's also my very first time ever being in a theatre production. Honestly, it's been such an amazing experience, made even better by the sweetest cast, who are also my best friends and have really made me feel connected to this production. I'm also really thankful to Mr. Voigt and Mr. Kuykendall for giving me this opportunity. I'm soooo happy to be here and be a part of this with such awesome people!
Charlie Berman
Charlie Berman is an eighth grader, a part of backstage crew, and an actor of Bishop Dunne Drama. Charlie has previously worked on the 2023 & 2024 Bishop Dunne Revue and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. She would like to give thanks to Mr. Kuykendall, Mr. Voigt, and her parents for the opportunity and support.
Jeremiah Navarro
Jeremiah is a Senior at Bishop Dunne, having achieved honor roll every semester. This is his first ever production. He would like to thank his theatre directors Mr. K and Mr. Voigt. This is his first performance with the drama department!
Guadalupe Espinoza
Guadalupe Espinoza is a junior at Bishop Dunne and this is her third year being part of the Drama Club. Guadalupe has participated in many shows like The Book of Will, the 2023 & 2024 Bishop Dunne Revue, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. She would like to give a big thanks to her family and friends for their love and support and a bigger thank you to her fellow actors and to Mr. K and Mr. Voigt for being the best theater teachers ever.
Tatum Seymore
Tatum Seymore – "Pomo" is an 11th grader at Bishop Dunne and has been a part of the Drama program for 3 years. Past performances include The Book of Will, the 2023 & 2204 Bishop Dunne Revues, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. I’d like to thank my parents for getting me in to drama and friends from cast and crew members who made this journey with me.
Morgan Thomas
Morgan Thomas is a junior at Bishop Dunne. She first started as a freshman but didn't join drama club until sophomore year. Some of her hobbies include: journaling, making jewelry, crafting, and watching K-dramas. She has worked on Dunne productions including You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and the 2024 Bishop Dunne Revue. She’s also been associated with film and theatre since middle school and has edited and directed short films of her own. Thanks to this passion, Morgan would love to pursue a career as a film editor. She is grateful to her associates for making drama club a memorable experience and especially thankful for Mr. Voigt and Mr. Kuykendall for being amazing directors and partners.
Celeste Deliz
Celeste Deliz is a junior and has been a part of the Bishop Dunne community since freshman year. She has a deep love for the arts and has a passion for graphic design and leadership. Her role in this performance is Microphone Technician, and her first performance was the 2024 Bishop Dunne Revue. She enjoys getting to be in control of the soundboard and working through any technical issues that come up. Offstage, Celeste is a part of other clubs including the National Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society. Additionally, she enjoys spending time cooking, baking, and having fun with her friends and family.
Leo Errisuriz
I am Leo in the 8th grade. I am excited to be working on my very first show as part of the sound crew for this production. I am looking forward to learning all about what goes into making a show sound great. I would like to thank Mr. Voigt and Mr. Kuykendall for this opportunity.
Charlie Berman
Charlie Berman is an eighth grader, a part of backstage crew, and an actor of Bishop Dunne Drama. Charlie has previously worked on the 2023 & 2024 Bishop Dunne Revue and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. She would like to give thanks to Mr. Kuykendall, Mr. Voigt, and her parents for the opportunity and support.
Grant Taylor
Grant Taylor is an eighth grader at Bishop Dunne. He has performed in Christmas musicals for the last five years and previously done stage crew work at other theaters.
Sofia Carrillo
Sofia is in her senior year at Bishop Dunne. Sofia has played violin for most of her life by being in private lessons and having an opportunity to play with the Bishop Dunne orchestra during 2nd grade. In high school, she has been apart of the Orchestra for 3 years. She would like to thank her mother for encouraging this passion, her father for supporting her, and her little sister for enduring her terrible practicing.
Natalie Fordan
Natalie Fordan is in the 7th grade and this is her 2nd year at Bishop Dunne. This is her first time being a pit musician for any play or program, and she is excited and overjoyed for this opportunity. She has played the violin for the past three years and is grateful to be in a position to meet other musicians. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, and the music and theatre department for this chance.
Kyndle Parker
Kyndle Parker is in her first year of the double bass at Bishop Dunne. She has been under the leadership of Mr. Micheal Boss. She would like to thank her family, friends, her mentor Morgan Lee, and Jesus for giving her the strength to play the Double Bass.
Sophia Cooper-Reynolds
Sophia Cooper is an 8th grader playing alto saxophone and flute. This year, she’s been a part of jazz band and marching band and made the TPSMEA middle school honor band.
Madisin Holloway
Madisin Holloway is a 9th grader at Bishop Dunne. She plays flute in the Dunne band.
Ari Buck
Ari Buck (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Chimes) is a junior in high school and is honored to be part of this production. Ari has been selected for the TPSMEA All-State band three times and ATSSB All-State once. He has qualified for TPSMEA State Solo and Ensemble four times. He has been selected for public and private school region bands a total of eight times. Ari also had the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall with the Bishop Dunne Band. After high school, Ari plans to major in music education to help others use music as a form of expression. He is grateful for the chance to be a part of this production.
Emori Washington
Emori Washington is a 6th grade student in her first year at Bishop Dunne. During this time, she has competed in many band competitions both solo and ensemble, getting high scores. This is her first time playing in the orchestra pit for a play and is excited to do it again. She would like to thank God, her current and former band directors, and family for always encouraging her to strive for excellence.
Anthony Voigt
Tony Voigt is a 12th grader at Bishop Dunne and has been a part of the Drama program for a whole 7 years! Past productions include Inspector Wright in The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery, the Muppet guy, Google, and Dark Web in The Internet is Distract-OH LOOK A KITTEN!, improv team for various past Bishop Dunne Revues, Ramón in All in the Timing, and Ralph Crane in The Book of Will. Tony has also been the sound tech for You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and the 2023 & 2024 Bishop Dunne Revues. Tony would like to thank his parents, sibling, friends, and directors.
Daniel Harrelson
Mr. Daniel Harrelson is in his 11th year as Director of Bands at Bishop Dunne. In this time, his ensembles have experienced many unique opportunities and he was recently named as a 'Distinguished Educator' among all schools in the Diocese of Dallas. He would like to thank his family for their patience and his amazing students for their work on this production.
Robbie Voigt
Robbie Voigt is the technical and theatre director for Dunne Drama, as well as the theatre teacher for BDCS. After graduating from Bishop Dunne in 2018, he attended University of Central Oklahoma to study musical theatre. While there he both performed and worked as a technician. Robbie returned to Dunne in 2022 and began working alongside Mr. Heath Kuykendall to bring new life to the theatre program. He has technical and music directed for The Book of Will, the 2023 and 2204 Bishop Dunne Revues, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. He would like to give his thanks to his partner Laura, family, and his friends for their continued support and love in his career.
Heath Kuykendall
Heath Kuykendall is the theater coach and director of Dunne Drama. He is an alumni of both Bishop Dunne and the drama department. After graduating in 2017, Heath went to the University of Oklahoma, where he studied dramaturgy and playwriting. He returned to Dunne in 2022 and worked alongside Mr. Robbie Voigt to bring new shows to the school. While at Dunne, Heath has directed The Book of Will, the 2023 and 2024 Bishop Dunne Revues, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. He would like to thank his wife, family, and friends for their love and support.
The Bishop Dunne Theater Department would like to give special thanks to the following folks for their help:
Thank you to our president, Mr. Gabe Moreno, for his commitment to our program and his love of the arts here at Dunne.
Thank you to Ms. Christine Voigt for her unending patience with the directors and her confidence in every student in our program.
Thank you to the Bishop Dunne band and orchestra for being a part of the orchestra pit for the show. Their musical gift has elevated this show into something truly spectacular.
A special thank you to Mr. Daniel Harrelson for conducting the orchestra and composing all of the music for the show. He continues to be an inspiration to all students here at Bishop Dunne!
Thank you to Danny Garcia and Kayly Nesser of Rose Costumes in Denton for helping to bring the characters to life.
Thank you to Robb Hunter of Preferred Arms, Inc. for arming our stage combatants with high quality swords.
Thank you to all our donors and supporters across the metroplex.
Thank you to all our parents for getting their students here for every late rehearsal. You are the biggest advocates for your children, and we would not be successful without your support.
