FREDDY MARTINEZ JR
(Macbeth)
Freddy is exceedingly exceptionally extraordinarily excited to be acting in his 7th Shakespeare in the Park. He has just come from Stage Managing WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, and also just played The Beast in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. In his free time he likes to go to Walmart and put M&Ms on layaway. You will next see him in a production of "HEB:The Musical" where he'll play a bag of buttered tortillas. He would like to thank God, his family, his Beautiful wife, and as always: Meryl Streep.
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SARA RASHELLE
(Lady Macbeth)
As darkness falls Sara Rashelle is in an aerial of amazement to be playing Lady MacBeth with this sportive group of players. Sara started her acting caree as Elaine in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Plaza Mainstreet. She then went on the be a dancer in DIRTY ROTTON SCOUNDRELS, and Mac the stage manager in 42ND STREET for Plaza. Sara's career has taken her all over DFW, Austin, and even on screen. Sara will be playing Scorpy in THE BUTTERLY'S EVIL SPELL at Hip Pocket Theatre this June as she continues her theatrical journey. "Thank you Jameson, I love you." "Let's go hand in hand, not one before another." - William Shakespeare
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JACOB HANSON
(Macduff)
Jacob cannot express enough how excited he is to be a part of this show.. This is his third Shakespeare in the Park production with Plaza Theatre Company. You may have previously seen him in the park as Tybalt in ROMEO AND JULIET and Malvolio in TWELFTH NIGHT. You may have also seen him across town at Dudley Hall in such roles as Bill Sykes in OLIVER, The Child Catcher in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, and Monsieur D'arque in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. He would like to give a special thank you to his wife Lauren, and daughter Iliana for joining him on this crazy, theatrical ride of life.
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JONATHAN HAMILTON
(Malcolm)
This is Jonathan second show at plaza and first show in the park. You may have seen him as an ensemble member during RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL. "I'm excited to be back at it"
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QUENTIN SCOTT
(Ross)
Quentin is thankful to Plaza Theatre Company for the opportunity to participate in such an exciting production. Dramas like MACBETH are a rare opportunity to grow as an actor. Quentin would like to thank the Director, Luke Hunt, as well as the whole production team. In addition he'd like to extend his thanks to all of his friends and family who support his pursuit of time-consuming hobbies like theatre.
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LUKE HUNT
(Duncan/1St Apparition)
Luke has been involved in all 7 productions of Cleburne Shakespeare in the park, having appeared as Claudius in HAMLET, Benedict in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Sir Toby Belch in TWELFTH NIGHT and directing the productions of TAMING OF THE SHREW, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, and ROMEO & JULIET. He has appeared as an actor at Plaza most recently as Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He received the 2019 Column Award for Best Actor in a Play Non Equity for Atticus Finch in Plaza’s production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Notable roles include Long John Silver in TREASURE ISLAND, and Otto Frank in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Plaza and Sweeney Todd in SWEENEY TODD THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at the Granbury Theatre Company. He is the Theatre Arts Director at Alvarado High School. He is a co-owner of Dance Across Cleburne with his wife and co-director Rachel.
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TYLER KRUMM
(Banquo/2nd Apparition)
This will be Tyler's 9th show with Plaza, but his first Shakespeare in the Park, reprising one of his favorite roles he's played. You might be familiar with his work on the Dudley stage, such as Actor 2 in BASKERVILLE, Lefou in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Young Ebenezeer in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and Roberston Ay in MARY POPPINS. May this Shakespeare leave as much an impact on you as its left on me.
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STACEY BREEN BLANTON
(1st Witch/1st Murderer)
Stacey is excited to dip her toes into a truly wicked role, even if it is outside. You may remember her from past Plaza productions like OLIVER, HELLO DOLLY, SEE HOW THEY RUN. She is excited to work with some of her favorite people, including her son Otha, to bring this tale to the stage.
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ONORA MCCAULEY
(2nd Witch/2nd Murderer)
Onora is most auspicious as 'tis her second Shakespeare in the Park, and her third PlazaCo production!
Onora's one true love has always been theatre, with a close second being history. Ever since she was a little girl, she has dreamt of being an actress, and she is incredibly grateful to be able to pursue that dream. When she is not on the stage, she is a loving cat mom, a history major, a vintage fashion enthusiast, and often an inhabitant of the local antique shops. You may have previously seen her as Susan in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE at the Granbury Opera House, Viola in TWELFTH NIGHT at PlazaCo, or Diana Barry in ANNE OF GREEN GABLES at PlazaCo. Onora would like to thank her friends and family who have always been by her side, and the director and PlazaCo for such a wonderful opportunity!
"Be silent, if you choose; but when it is necessary, speak — and speak in such a way that people will remember it.” — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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BEE CROWE
(3rd Witch/3rd Murderer)
Bee Crowe is a recent graduate of Alvarado High School, and is very proud to play Witch 3 in Shakespeare's Macbeth. You may recognize them as Ensemble in RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL at PlazaCo, and Antonio in TWELFTH NIGHT at PlazaCo's Shakespeare in the Park last summer. Bee would like to say "Thank you Jonathan, for remembering to bring out scripts to rehearsal."
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AMANDA STEVENS
(Lady Macduff/Hecate/Seyton)
Amanda is so excited to be on the stage at Cleburne’s Shakespeare in the Park! This is her second production with Plaza Theatre Company. She last appeared as Milly in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. Amanda is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Favorite roles that she has played in the metroplex include Lady Macbeth in MACBETH at Theatre off the Square and Martha Jefferson in 1776 at the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players. Amanda is the proud Mom of Ryder and Violet and is the Equine Trainer at the Humane Society of North Texas. “A special thank you to my amazing husband, Steve for all of his support!”
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ERIN IVEY
(Lennox/Soldier)
Erin Ivey is so excited to perform in her first Plaza production. This performance marks a return to the stage after three years and Erin is ecstatic. When Erin is not onstage, she attends UNT in pursuit of a Bachelor’s in Art Education. Erin would like to thank all of her friends and family for supporting her in this production.
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OTHA BLANTON
(Donalbain/Macduff'S Son/Caithness)
Otha blanton has been acting for as long as he can remember, even before he joined theater, the first play he remembers being in was when he was part of the ensemble in GODSPELL at Carnegie theater, and he fell in love with it from that point on.
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FRED PATTERSON
(Porter/Old Man/Siward/Doctor)
Fred is extremely excited & honored to part of this amazing show. This is Fred's first time performing for PlazaCo & he is so honored for this opportunity. Most recently, he was Senator Butham in AUSTIN - HUNTSVILLE at Outcry Jean in RHINOCEROS at Lakeside Community Theater, Grandpa Gordon in FREAKY FRIDAY at Artisan Center Theater After this amazing performance, you can catch Fred performing Mayor Shinn in MUSIC MAN a Hopeful Theater Project. Fred wants to thank everyone that comes & supports Live Theater. Without you, the audience members, the Magic of Storytelling would never happen.
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WHITNEY HENKEN
(Young Siward/Servant/Captain/Lords)
Whitney is excited to perform her PlazaCo. Debut in MACBETH. She has been in Plaza Academy shows such as THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL JR. and SHREK JR. Outside of PlazaCo, she is an acting coach and backstage worker at STEAM Middle School. She has helped with their shows THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, PETER PAN JR., A STORM IN THE BARN, and SHAKESPLOTION. She has also preformed in I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY as Irena Synkova and THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. “I have always admired Shakespeare’s work and I’m ecstatic to now be preforming it!”
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PAUL GILCHRIST
(Fleance/Mentieth/3rd Apparition/Lord)
Paul is so excited to be in his 5th community theater show in Cleburne, and his first Shakespeare in The Park show. Paul actually knew Shakespeare when he was writing this tragedy back 400 years ago. (You know that whole “swordfighting” thing they do sometimes? Yeah? He came up with that) you may recognize Paul from ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, CHITTY…BANG, OLIVER!, or being that rustle in the bushes on that hiking trip some 20 years back. When Paul isn’t on the stage, you’ll find him foraging for mushrooms in the bog where he lives, singing, and playing the lute. “Thank you to the lady of the woods for teaching me your wondrous ways of magic”
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LUKE HUNT
(Director)
Luke has been involved in all 7 productions of Cleburne Shakespeare in the park, having appeared as Claudius in HAMLET, Benedict in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Sir Toby Belch in TWELFTH NIGHT and directing the productions of TAMING OF THE SHREW, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, and ROMEO & JULIET. He has appeared as an actor at Plaza most recently as Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He received the 2019 Column Award for Best Actor in a Play Non Equity for Atticus Finch in Plaza’s production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Notable roles include Long John Silver in TREASURE ISLAND, and Otto Frank in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Plaza and Sweeney Todd in SWEENEY TODD THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at the Granbury Theatre Company. He is the Theatre Arts Director at Alvarado High School. He is a co-owner of Dance Across Cleburne with his wife and co-director Rachel.
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LAUREN HANSON
(Stage Manager)
is delighted to be stage managing her first Shakespeare in the Park production! You may have recently seen her on Plaza's stage in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, or OLIVER, as well as other Plaza credits dating back to 2009. Lauren has thoroughly enjoyed putting her 9-5 skills as a conference producer to work in her favorite hobby and hopes to find herself behind the scenes of more shows in the future. "Thank you to Luke, the producers, and this great cast for letting me join this tale with you."
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