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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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 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 (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.