The Off The Wall Cast

Elisa Alpizar (Senior)

My name is Elisa Alpizar and I have been in the theater program here for two years. I have enjoyed working with Mr. Beidler the past year, and I look forward to the upcoming year. My favorite production I have performed in was Dracula. I loved being a Vampire!

Danielle Anderton (Senior)

I am a seventeen year old senior and in my second year as a part of the Off The Wall company. I have been acting since first grade, and I absolutely love being on the stage. Thank you to Off The Wall and my wonderful friends for the continued love and support that you give me throughout my life.

Jessie Begen (Junior)

I have done 7th and 8th grade theatre production at La Paz, Drama II at THHS, and now my second year in Off The Wall at THHS. My favorite roles I've played are Lenya in Fools and Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol.

Madeline Derenze (Junior)

Madeline Derenze is 16 year old junior who has been involved with THHS Theater for 3 years. This is her first year of being in OTW and she loves it. In past performances she played Gretel from 'Hansel and Gretel' and Guinevere in 'The Legend of Kind Arthur.' She is excited for the next two years that OTW has in store for her. After high school, Madeline wants to go to an out of state college and major in either communications or theater.

Amanda Ayers (Senior)

My name is Amanda Ayers. My first drama production at Trabuco was the musical "Sweet Charity." It's what got me interested in Drama. Mr. Beidler has given me the opportunity to participate in Drama II and the second semester of OTW, and for that I am extremely grateful. I'm very excited to see what is to come of the rest of the year and I look forward to working with such a great ensemble.

Erica Jorgensen (Senior)

My name is Erica Jorgensen and I am a senior in my fourth year of Theatre at Trabuco. I have enjoyed being a part of Trabuco's many productions, including Sweet Charity, Dracula, Mirrors XVI, Anything Goes, Scrooge, Bang Bang You're Dead, and more. I am ecstatic to be in the Off The Wall Theatre Company for a second year, and hope to continue studying theatre in college.

Natalie Knudsen (Senior)

The name's Natalie Knudsen. I'm a senior at THHS (FINALLY!) and have been in the drama program for four years! (Yeah, I got range.) To me, acting is only the beginning of my career as I want to grow more in set design. Last year I participated in Chapman's Shakespeare Festival and I've been intrigued ever since to show and enhance my work. Other than that, I'm going to community college (OCC) and will most likely see all of you soon ; ) ....Remember: "Believe, Persevere, Love Always."

Gabriella Lamboy (Junior)

Hey I'm Gabbi Lamboy. I enjoy long walks on the beach, hot tubbing, sushi... OOPS. Wrong bio. 0_o They call me GABBILICIOUS. I'm a junior at Trabuco and this is my second year of drama here. It's my first year in Off the Wall, and I'm super psyched about it. I tend to obsess over things, and sometimes people, so watch out. I like to make things. I like coloring in coloring books. I can be really shy at times but once in a while you'll witness a burst of the crazy insane Gabbi I am inside. This year's gonna be awesome so I better see you at every show! -peace-

Kaley Lindquist (Senior)

Hi, I'm Kaley Lindquist and this is my second year in Off the Wall. I love being a part of the company, and I'm especially excited that I get the opportunity to be Production Assistant with my friend Annie Penrod this year. I started drama my freshman year, after I moved to California from Saudi Arabia. Drama is a very big part of my life; it's how I met my friends, and how I gained my confidence.

Alyssa Moreno (Senior)

My name is Alyssa Moreno and I have been in the theater program here at Trabuco Hills for four years, and have been a member of the Off The Wall Theatre Company for the past two years. Two of my favorite shows I have participated in are The House on Mango Street, and Sweet Charity, our spring Musical in 2007. I have enjoyed working with Mr. Beidler the past few years and thank him greatly for guiding me and helping me grow in theatre and in my life.

Annie Penrod (Senior)

My name is Annie Penrod and I have been in Drama at Trabuco for four years. Some of my most memorable performances have been as Isabel in A Christmas Carol, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Lucy in Dracula, and Betsy in our 2007 Musical Sweet Charity. I love to dance, and enjoy taking multiple classes with Trabuco's own choreographer Lyndell Higgins. I hope to go to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah next year and major in secondary education, in order to become a High School history teacher. I also plan on continuing in theatre in college. I am so grateful for all I have learned and for all the fun I have as a part of the Off The Wall Company.

Matt Phillips (Junior)

Hi I'm Matt Phillips. I'm a Junior here at Trabuco. I've been involved in Drama here for 3 years and I plan to continue throughout high school. This is my first year in the Off the Wall Theater Company and I couldn't be more thrilled. Some characters I have been are Dennis Gandleman from Class Action, Frick a goblin from Hansel and Gretel, Merlin in King Arthur and Mercution in Romeo and Juliet. Besides acting I love reading mostly Harry Potter because I'm just that nerdy. I also have a passion for writing and hope to use that passion later on in life. I look forward to what this year of Off the Wall brings and working with the ensemble and becoming closer throughout the year. I am extremely proud to call myself a Theater Rat.

Jose Rodriguez (Senior)

Jose is about to be seventeen years old and has appeared in such shows as The Idiot and the Oddity, Hansel and Gretel, Scrooge, The Legends of King Arthur, Dracula, The House on Mango Street, Bang Bang You're Dead, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and Sweet Charity. He also enjoys singing, dancing, playing instruments, and he wishes to one day be a famous Latin singer or be able to teach his skills to others. "Go Big or Go Home!'

Molly Shapiro (Senior)

My name is Molly Shapiro and I am 16- years- old. I am in twelfth grade and have been going to Trabuco Hills High School for four years. This is my second year in Off The Wall and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I have received roles from Renfeild in Dracula to Helene in Sweet Charity. I have been given many opportunities and have treasured every moment of it. I love performing on stage, and I can't wait for what this year has in store!

Nathan Stanton (Junior)

I'm Nathan Stanton and I have been in drama since seventh grade. I loved this year's Mirrors show; it was really amazing to have the show completed before school started because that had never happened before. I played a variety of funny parts in Mirrors XVII, but my favorite scene was acting as the boy in Guitar Hero. This year's company is really awesome, and has a lot to offer to THHS.

Becky Steele (Senior)

Helloo! I'm Becky Steele and this is my Senior year. I have been involved with drama all four years however, I started out as a Techie! I decided to take Drama 1 my sophomore year because I was tired of only being on the sidelines and all the actors and actresses really inspired me to just give it a try. This is my 1st year to be apart of the Off The Wall Theater Company and my 4th year in Tech. I love both SO MUCH and I'm proud to call my self a drama kid, represent! Haha. My favorite plays so far were Hansel and Gretel and Scrooge. I cannot wait for all the fun stuff ahead!!!!!! Peace IN [:

Erin Penrod (Junior)

I am a Junior here at Trabuco and love being in OTW. I have participated in Drama at Trabuco for the last three years. I have enjoyed playing Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet," Johanna in "Hansel and Gretel," and loved being in "Scrooge," "Anything Goes," and "Sweet Charity." Can't wait for "Footloose!"

Lane Torsy (Senior)

Lane Torsy is a senior here this year at Trabuco Hills. This is her second year in Off the Wall and her 6th year acting. She also really enjoys dancing. Lane hopes to attend CU Boulder, or U of A next fall and wants to double major in Theatre arts and History to become a teacher. "I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might have-been has never been, but a has was once an are." - Milton Berle

Aryanna Trejo (Senior)

Hi, my name is Aryanna and this is my second year in the Off The Wall Theatre Company. I am a senior at Trabuco and am enjoying being a teenager for as long as I can. My favorite past roles have been Narrator Esperanza, Elizabeth Childers, Rosita de los Frijoles, and Quince. I am eternally grateful to my family, friends, God, and Mr. Beidler for everything I have been given in these four years. I hope to go to a UC after high school and continue my acting career as well as major in communications and or literature.

Brittany Vardakas (Senior)

Brittany Vardakas is a senior at Trabuco Hills, this is her fourth year in drama in school and second year in OTW. She has been involved with drama all her life thanks to her wonderful mama. She plans to continue with her drama by becoming a theater major and getting her cosmetology license, she wishes to be a hair and make up designer for Broadway plays and also to perform in them as well. She truly loves what she does and wouldn't give it up for the world. She also cant thank the ones she loves enough for always being there for her, " You'll be with me like a hand print on my heart."

Jacov Velaso (Junior)

Okay, Jacov is an interesting kid to most, whether you know him or not. He's multi-talented to a pretty large extent, although he doesn't always put all his talents to use. He likes to write novels, a couple that are at this moment in the process of being published, and then enjoys illustrating events from his novels. His dream is to one day make these books into films, directed and produced by him. He hopes to attend Loyola Marymount University to continue his studies in Film. He hopes one day to bring back Frankenstein to the big screen. He has been in some previous school plays and musicals, some very stressful and nerve wracking, but he's enjoyed all the end results. Oh, and he loves cats! He has too many!! :

Samantha Willard (Senior)

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