A NYT Production
The Tempest
by William Shakespeare
Original music composed by Elle Tyler
CAST
PROSPERA– Radha Lopez
MIRANDA– Kathryn “Ohio” Palmer
ARIEL– Wren Gray
ARIEL– Layla Stark
ARIEL– Isabella Newton
ARIEL– Autumn Mariotti
ARIEL– Scarlet Westenskow
ARIEL– Madalynn Glaze
ARIEL– Mariana Aburto
CALIBAN– Amanda Thornton
FERDINAND– Noah Moreno-Idowu
ALONSO– Grady Quinn
ANTONIO– Desiree Kennison
SEBASTIAN– Gabriel Irwin
GONZALO– Xavier Mariotti
ADRIAN/ FRANCISCO– Dylan Le
TRINCULO– Oliver Webb
STEPHANO– Jacob Nudelman
CLOWN– Logan Spatafore
Ensemble…
Matthew Webb
Ainsleigh Lindemann
Christiano Dahl
CREATIVE TEAM
Director – Patrick Berger
Stage Manager – Natasha Gangji
Sound Designer – Wren Tran Ryder
Lighting Designer – W. Alejandro Melendez
Set Designer – Patrick Berger
Projection Designer – Sam Morin
Costume Manager – Kristan Stephens
Asst. Costume Mgr – Ani MacNicol
Deck Manager – Sierra Corbin
Music Director – Elle Tyler
Production Assistants – Kaia Corujo & Leo Strabala
Dramaturg – Veronica Legler
Technical Crew…
Mack Dunn
Max Gray
Olivia Nishi
Josie Cantalupo
MJ Hemschoot
NORTHGLENN ARTS TEAM
Executive Producer … Michael Stricker
Artistic Producer … Patrick Berger
NYT Program Director … Kimberly Jongejan
Production Stage Manager … Veronica Legler
Technical Director … Daniel Mori
Assistant Technical Director … Wren Tran Ryder
Marketing … Terra Mueller
Patron Services Coordinator … Mel Schaffer
Patron Services …
Ken Lassiter
Maria Navin-Lassiter
Ana Guzman
Kendra Layne
Linda Symank
Fatimah Totten
Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers and helpers. We couldn’t do this without you.
SYNOPSIS
On a remote, mystical island, a powerful sorcerer, Prospero, has ruled with magic since he was cast away years ago with his daughter. When a ship carrying his old enemies is wrecked on the island by his spell, Prospero seizes the chance for revenge. But the island’s enchanted inhabitants have their own desires—to break free from his control and reclaim their home. A tale of betrayal, forgiveness, and the power of redemption, The Tempest is a captivating blend of magic, intrigue, and romance.
CAST BIOS
Radha Lopez…PROSPERA
Radha is excited to be in her 1st NYT production. She is 16 years old and a rising junior at Fairview Highschool. She is a proud member of Excalibur (Fairview Highschool’s top jazz choir), loves singing, dancing and acting. In her free time she loves reading, swimming and playing any instruments she has in the house at the time. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kathryn “Ohio” Palmer…MIRANDA
Kathryn has recently found herself on a deserted island. She doesn’t know how she got here, and last she checked, her mother was not a powerful sorceress. Please send help, she needs to be back to perform in her 9th NYT show! She’s previously appeared in their other productions, such as “Something Rotten” (Portia), “Sister Act” (Mother Superior), and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Helena), so it is imperative that she finds some way to get back to the Parsons Theatre posthaste! Perhaps there’s a group of castaways or a mysterious yet benevolent spirit that could help her…
Wren Gray…ARIEL
Wren is elated to be a part of this production, their 6 th at NYT! Previous roles include Hermia in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, Ernie/Mary Theresa in “Sister Act”, and the Valet in “Something Rotten”. They are 18 and currently attend FRCC. They enjoy singing in choir, reading, playing guitar, hiking, and drawing. Wren would like to thank their fantastic family and friends for their support, and is so honored to get to work with such a wonderful and talented cast and crew! They hope you enjoy the show!!
Layla Stark…ARIEL
Layla Stark is a 15-year-old actor who enjoys reading, writing, and digital art and will be starting her sophomore year at Legacy High School in the fall. This is her second Shakespeare show and she is fairy excited for the opportunity to be a part of Ariel! Her previous shows include Percy Jackson, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Chorus Line, and Something Rotten and she would like to thank her parents for being supportive through all of them!
Autumn Mariotti…ARIEL
Autumn is thrilled to be a part of her 9th NYT production. Past roles include the Wicked Witch in “Shrek Jr.”, Tom Sawyer in “The Enchanted Book Shop”, and Chip in “Beauty and the Beast”. Autumn will be in 8th grade at Broomfield Heights Middle next year. When not on stage, Autumn can be found reading, causing chaos with Huckleberry, her trusty golden retriever, and singing up a storm. She is grateful to do another show with her brother, Xavier and wants to thank NYT cast mates and crew and her family for always being there to support her along the way!
Scarlet Westenskow…ARIEL
Scarlet is excited to be in her 4th NYT show and to experience Shakespeare and expand her limits in acting. Scarlet has been in theater for 5 years. At just 14, she’s been in about 15 on stage shows! Some other NYT shows she was found in include Alice in “Alice in Wonderland”, The Candy Man/Mrs. Teavee in “Willy Wonka” and Mademoiselle Fay in “My Sister the Dragon”. She has also performed in “High School Musical”, “Mary Poppins”, “The Addams Family”, and many more. She is passionate about her acting career and attends a performing arts school.
Madalynn Glaze…ARIEL
Madalynn is excited to be playing Ariel Chorus in her 1st performance with NYT. Madalynn is a rising Senior at Northfield High and has been acting since middle school. She has been in productions such as “Rock of Ages”, “Pride and Prejudice”, “Moana Jr.”, and played Queen Elizabeth at the 41st DPS Shakespeare Festival. Madalynn is looking to pursue theatre and wants to get a BFA in acting. She wants to give a special thanks to her parents, family, boyfriend, and friends who came to support her.
Mariana Aburto…ARIEL
Mariana is excited to be part of her 8th NYT production, playing Ariel Chorus in “The Tempest”. Her previous shows include “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”, “Sister Act”, “Shrek Jr.”, “Honk Jr.”, “The Enchanted Bookshop”, “Madagascar Jr.”, and “Winnie the Pooh Kids”. A dedicated 7th-grader, Mariana enjoys acting, dancing, playing the violin, and volunteering as a Spanish interpreter. She is thankful to her family for their continued support and to the NYT for the opportunity to keep growing on stage.
Isabella Newton… ARIEL
Isabella is excited to be in her 3rd NYT production! Previous NYT shows include “Game of Tiaras” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Outside of NYT, she’s been in many shows, including “Mean Girls” (Janis), “Mamma Mia” (Tanya), and “The Addams Family” (Wednesday). Isabella recently graduated from Performing Arts School on Broadway, where she was in choir, band, yearbook, and NHS. She plans on attending MSU Denver in the fall. Isabella would like to thank her family and best friends for always listening and helping her memorize!
Amanda Thornton… CALIBAN
Amanda is excited to be performing her 1st show with NYT! Past performances include “The Importance of Being Earnest”, “A Chorus Line”, “The Addams Family”, and “The Play that Goes Wrong”. Performing something shakespearean has always been a dream of hers! She is a senior at Legacy High where she will be an officer for her thespian club. You can often find her curled up with a good book and cuddling her three dogs, crafting and writing in her many journals. She would like to thank all of the teachers and friends who have taught her that theater isn’t about acting as somebody else, it’s about finding yourself.
Noah Moreno-Idowu…FERDINAND
Noah is excited to be back for his 2nd ever NYT production. Noah attends Horizon High, where he recently played Mal Beineke In “The Addams Family Musical”. He also has been in shows such as “Wedding Singer”, “White Christmas”, and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. You can find him either playing tennis or hanging out with friends. Noah would like to thank his family for joining him on his theater adventure, and his best friend Gray Nyquist for convincing him to do this show, and the entire cast and crew, and Patrick for giving him this opportunity.
Grady Quinn…ALONSO
Grady is thrilled to be returning to NYT for his 3rd production, he loved performing in “Something Rotten” and “The Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon”. Fresh from high school graduation, Grady has fond memories of his time in the Concert Choir and is eager to continue his musical journey at Metro State College this fall. Grady loves Tae Kwondo, strumming away on his guitar, and diving into adventures on his PlayStation. Grady would like to extend his heartfelt thanks to his family, friends, fellow cast and crew, and the NYT team for their support.
Gabriel Irwin…SEBASTIAN
Gabriel is recent graduate of Mountain Range High and is excited to be in his 1st NYT show. Some previous roles include Nigel from “Chateau LaRoach”, Robert/Thomas from “The Play That Goes Wrong”, and Prince Topher from “Cinderella” at Mountain Range’s Mainstage Theater. When not on stage, you can find him reading or writing, or singing in choir. He plans on attending UNC in the fall and continuing to be active in other productions. He would like to thank his family and the directorial team at Mountain Range for inspiring him and pushing him to follow his dreams.
Desiree Kennison… ANTONIO
Desiree is excited to be back for another NYT production! Previous credits include A “Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Bottom), “Game of Tiaras” (Princess Three), and “Playmakers’ Fairy Tale High” (Belle). Desiree will be a junior at Eagle Ridge Academy, where she enjoys participating in theatre and speech and debate. She would like to thank her amazing cast, as well as her little brother David for always supporting her, helping her run lines, and attending every show.
Xavier Mariotti…GONZALO
Xavier is delighted to be a part of his 2nd NYT show right on the heels of one of his favorite roles as Brother Jeremiah in “Something Rotten”. Other favorite rolls include Beast in “Beauty and the Beast”, Mr. Krabs in “Spongebob the Musical”, and Edward in “Death by Design”. He finished his freshman year at MSU in Political Science and theater and an internship with the Governor’s Office. Xavier can be found immersed in Legos, exploring all things Star Wars, and spending time with friends and family. He is grateful to act alongside his sister, Autumn and thankful for his awesome castmates and crew. Lastly, many thanks to his family for their support.
Dylan Le…FRANCISCO/JUNO
Dylan is excited to be back at NYT for his 10th show! His previous productions include “Sister Act” (Eddie), “The Lightning Thief” (Percy U/S), and most recently, “Something Rotten” (Robin). Dylan is an upcoming junior at Horizon High School, where he participates in Jazz Ensemble Choir and the drama club. When not on the stage, you can find him singing or hanging out with his friends. He would like to thank his two best friends in the whole wide world, Cora and Taylor, for always supporting him no matter what.
Oliver Webb…TRINCULO
Oliver is a junior at Horizon, where he loves activity with “nerdy” clubs like Knowledge Bowl and various NHS’s in which he holds leadership. In his free time, he likes to volunteer with special needs populations, the GLO Youth Ambassadors, and the Colorado Youth Congress. He is excited to be a part of his 1st show with NYT, for which he has to thank his brother, Matthew, a fellow cast member. Additionally, he wishes to thank the additional technical crew, cast members, and family members who helped support his goals and step into theater!
Jacob Nudelman…STEPHANO
Jacob is thrilled to be in this year’s NYT performance of “The Tempest”. This is his 2nd show at NYT, having previously portrayed Nick Bottom in “Something Rotten”. After graduation, Jacob plans to pursue music and continue engaging in theater at the University of Colorado Boulder. Outside of the theater, you can most likely find him making music, cooking, or overthinking. Nonetheless, he looks forward to portraying Stephano and hopes you enjoy the show!
Logan Spatafore…CLOWN
Logan is 13 years old and excited to be performing in his 11th NYT show, his first Shakespeare play. Some of his favorite roles include Narrator 2 in “The Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon” and Olaf in “Frozen, Jr”. When not on stage, Logan loves to swim, play video games, and create art. He is a clown in “The Tempest” and in real life! Logan would like to thank his friends and family for all the support.
Matthew Webb… ENSEMBLE
Matthew is excited to be in his 1st NYT production! He is in 8th grade at Hulstrom where he has been in theater performances such as “Pirates the Musical” and “Blather Blarney and Balderdash”. He is also in Honors Choir, Student Council, the VP of NJHS, and All Star Ambassadors. When not on stage, he can be found crocheting or painting. Matthew would like to thank his brother and mom for always supporting him along with the cast and directors that went into making this as well as his school choir and theater teacher Ms.T!
Ainsleigh Lindemann… ENSEMBLE
Ainsleigh has been in theater for more than 4 years. She has been an actor and a Stage Manager in many plays at Mountain Range High and Northglenn. She is a graduate and finally free and going to CSU and majoring in theater. She loves reading comic books, watching marvel movies, going for walks with her dogs, and hanging out with friends and family. She would like to thank her Dad, Mom, Little Sister, and friends for supporting her throughout life and always being there to make her laugh.
Christiano Dahl… ENSEMBLE
Christiano is excited to perform in “The Tempest” at NYT! His past roles include Earthworm in “James and the Giant Peach” and an audience member and woodcutter in “Brothers Grimm”. He received the Rising Star Award for “James and the Giant Peach” and Most Improved Actor for “Brothers Grimm”. Christiano attends the Performing Arts School on Broadway, plays for the City of Thornton tennis team, takes piano lessons, and boxes regularly. He thanks his family for always supporting his creativity and passions on and off the stage!
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