Cast Who's Who
Gabby Allen - Calpurnia
Hey! I’m Gabby and I’m so happy I get to be apart of this show! I’m in the CFPA theater program and I love to dance and be outdoors!! In my free time I make Jewelry and I box/ kick-box, sometimes you can find me skateboarding around my neighborhood when it’s nice outside. I love the beach and I love to travel anytime I get the chance!! Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the show!!
Hey! I’m Gabby and I’m so happy I get to be apart of this show! I’m in the CFPA theater program and I love to dance and be outdoors!! In my free time I make Jewelry and I box/ kick-box, sometimes you can find me skateboarding around my neighborhood when it’s nice outside. I love the beach and I love to travel anytime I get the chance!! Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the show!!
Sarah Custer - Citizen / Soldier / Understudy
Sarah Custer is in the CFPA theater program. She enjoys singing and hanging out with her bunny. Some of the shows she's been in includes "Box" and "Bad auditions by bad actors".
Sarah Custer is in the CFPA theater program. She enjoys singing and hanging out with her bunny. Some of the shows she's been in includes "Box" and "Bad auditions by bad actors".
Saniyah Dean - Carpenter / Third Plebeian / Trebonius / Strato
Saniyah Dean (she/her) is a sophomore in CFPA theatre. This is her first main stage performance and she is incredibly honored and excited to be apart of this amazing cast. She is also the class of ‘25 SCA vice president.
Saniyah Dean (she/her) is a sophomore in CFPA theatre. This is her first main stage performance and she is incredibly honored and excited to be apart of this amazing cast. She is also the class of ‘25 SCA vice president.
Jordan Fisher - Messala / Aremidorus
Jordan Fischer (She/Her) is a sophomore and a member of CPFA Theatre. She has been active in theatre since 2018 and was most recently in Colgan's production of Our Town and participated in One Acts. In her free time, she is a member of the Colgan step team and ITS.
Jordan Fischer (She/Her) is a sophomore and a member of CPFA Theatre. She has been active in theatre since 2018 and was most recently in Colgan's production of Our Town and participated in One Acts. In her free time, she is a member of the Colgan step team and ITS.
Jocelyn Girvan - Citizen / Soldier / Understudy
Jocelyn is a sophomore and in CFPA theater and this is her first major production. In her past time, she also plays Travel Softball.
Jocelyn is a sophomore and in CFPA theater and this is her first major production. In her past time, she also plays Travel Softball.
Genesis Graves - Portia
Genesis Graves is a junior in the CFPA theatre program this is her 5th Colgan full length production. You may have seen her in Twisted Tales of Poe as Clara Bedlloe, Our Town as Howie Newsome, Trap as Captain Donovan, and Eurydice as Big Stone. She has also been in 3 one acts, and stage managed Lovesick this year. She is so happy to be apart this amazing cast and thanks her director and parents for this opportunity!
Genesis Graves is a junior in the CFPA theatre program this is her 5th Colgan full length production. You may have seen her in Twisted Tales of Poe as Clara Bedlloe, Our Town as Howie Newsome, Trap as Captain Donovan, and Eurydice as Big Stone. She has also been in 3 one acts, and stage managed Lovesick this year. She is so happy to be apart this amazing cast and thanks her director and parents for this opportunity!
Asher Hall - Brutus
Fans of Asher may remember seeing him in the productions of Pillow Talk, Crimes of the Heart, 12 Incompetent Jurors, and many Senior One Acts. He worked as the Stage Manager for Open Window and Trifles. The senior class of 12 Incompetent Jurors awarded Asher “The Robe” during his freshman year. Asher was accepted into and performed in the Juilliard Summer Intensive and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) Summer Intensive, where he learned his love of Shakespeare. Asher would like to thank Mr. Warkentien for believing in him and helping him create his dream role. To the cast and crew; you are very talented, thank you for the hard work and memes.
Fans of Asher may remember seeing him in the productions of Pillow Talk, Crimes of the Heart, 12 Incompetent Jurors, and many Senior One Acts. He worked as the Stage Manager for Open Window and Trifles. The senior class of 12 Incompetent Jurors awarded Asher “The Robe” during his freshman year. Asher was accepted into and performed in the Juilliard Summer Intensive and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) Summer Intensive, where he learned his love of Shakespeare. Asher would like to thank Mr. Warkentien for believing in him and helping him create his dream role. To the cast and crew; you are very talented, thank you for the hard work and memes.
Kate Hovey - Cassius
Kate Hovey is a senior in the CFPA Theater program, and could not have wished for a better role to complete her high school career. This is the 11th Colgan production she has been a part of, in addition to being a member of Colgan’s Finprov troupe and an International Thespian Society officer. She would like to thank everyone who has supported her throughout her time at Colgan!
Kate Hovey is a senior in the CFPA Theater program, and could not have wished for a better role to complete her high school career. This is the 11th Colgan production she has been a part of, in addition to being a member of Colgan’s Finprov troupe and an International Thespian Society officer. She would like to thank everyone who has supported her throughout her time at Colgan!
Alyssa Kiffer - Lucius / Second Plebeian
Alyssa has been on stage since the age of 1, has had 8 leading theatre roles over the years, and has performed with both regional/professional and community theatre companies. Alyssa is a current Junior in the CFPA Voice program at Colgan. She would like to thank Mr. Warkentien for giving her this incredible opportunity and entrusting her with this role, as well as the cast of Julius Caesar for being so welcoming and supportive.
Alyssa has been on stage since the age of 1, has had 8 leading theatre roles over the years, and has performed with both regional/professional and community theatre companies. Alyssa is a current Junior in the CFPA Voice program at Colgan. She would like to thank Mr. Warkentien for giving her this incredible opportunity and entrusting her with this role, as well as the cast of Julius Caesar for being so welcoming and supportive.
Donovan Long - Cobbler / Cato / Octavia's Servant / Poet / Servant
Before joining Colgan Donovan was the Duke of Weselton in Frozen Jr. after joining Colgan he has been in five Sr. directed one acts. However, this is the first faculty directed show he has been in.
Before joining Colgan Donovan was the Duke of Weselton in Frozen Jr. after joining Colgan he has been in five Sr. directed one acts. However, this is the first faculty directed show he has been in.
Zack Marks - Citizen / Soldier / Understudy
Axel McKenzie - Marullus / Cinna / Titinius
Clare McKeown - Caesar
Clare is a 11th grader in the CFPA Theatre program, and involved in Finprov, Colgan’s improv troupe, as their Vice President. This is Clare’s 8th show at Colgan, previously as Yvette in “Pillow Talk”, Kit (Keith) in “Lovesick”, and assistant directing Colgan’s fall play, “Play That Goes Wrong”. She is so grateful to be given the opportunity to play out Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, and hope you enjoy as well!
Clare is a 11th grader in the CFPA Theatre program, and involved in Finprov, Colgan’s improv troupe, as their Vice President. This is Clare’s 8th show at Colgan, previously as Yvette in “Pillow Talk”, Kit (Keith) in “Lovesick”, and assistant directing Colgan’s fall play, “Play That Goes Wrong”. She is so grateful to be given the opportunity to play out Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, and hope you enjoy as well!
Ava Moore - Casca / Messenger / Clitus / Volumnius / Claudius / Fourth Plebeian
Hello! I’ve been doing performance for a long time even though I’ve only been doing theater for two years. I did dance for a few years, I preform music, and I even sing Opera. Next year I plan on going to George Mason for a degree in forensic science, but it won’t be my last time doing theater.
Hello! I’ve been doing performance for a long time even though I’ve only been doing theater for two years. I did dance for a few years, I preform music, and I even sing Opera. Next year I plan on going to George Mason for a degree in forensic science, but it won’t be my last time doing theater.
Judy Ortiz - Dardanus / Pubilus
David Rodriguez-Quiceno - Decius / Octavius
Firstly a Visual Arts student, this is David's first ever theater experience, which has been packed with many 'firsts' for him- first audition, first rehearsal, first opening night, etc. As a junior, he wanted to explore a new creative outlet as well as a meaningful extracurricular project, and the Colgan interpretation of his favorite Shakespeare play, Julius Caesar, seemed like the perfect opportunity. He's incredibly excited and grateful for this chance, and glad to be broadening his horizons to acting and theatre.
Firstly a Visual Arts student, this is David's first ever theater experience, which has been packed with many 'firsts' for him- first audition, first rehearsal, first opening night, etc. As a junior, he wanted to explore a new creative outlet as well as a meaningful extracurricular project, and the Colgan interpretation of his favorite Shakespeare play, Julius Caesar, seemed like the perfect opportunity. He's incredibly excited and grateful for this chance, and glad to be broadening his horizons to acting and theatre.
Tenebrae Rouner - Antony
Tenn Rouner is elated to be a part of this production, and could not be more thankful of the cast and crew of this show. She loves her role dearly and is so appreciative of the character. This is her first role in a main stage show, but has been in numerous one-acts and tech positions.
Tenn Rouner is elated to be a part of this production, and could not be more thankful of the cast and crew of this show. She loves her role dearly and is so appreciative of the character. This is her first role in a main stage show, but has been in numerous one-acts and tech positions.
Riley Russian - Flavius / Metellus Cimber
This is Riley, she plays the part of Flavius and Metellus Cimber. This is her second main stage play here. She is part of the CFPA theatre program. She is super excited for you to see the show, and hopes you enjoy!!
This is Riley, she plays the part of Flavius and Metellus Cimber. This is her second main stage play here. She is part of the CFPA theatre program. She is super excited for you to see the show, and hopes you enjoy!!
Helena Schenck - Cicero / Pindarus
Helena is a sophomore in the theatre program at Colgan High School. Last year she was in Colgan’s productions of TRAP and Our Town. She is excited to participate in Julius Caesar and hopes you enjoy the show!
Helena is a sophomore in the theatre program at Colgan High School. Last year she was in Colgan’s productions of TRAP and Our Town. She is excited to participate in Julius Caesar and hopes you enjoy the show!
Kylie Scherz - Citizen / Soldier / Understudy
Kylie Scherz is a sophomore who is in the CFPA theater program.
Kylie Scherz is a sophomore who is in the CFPA theater program.
Alyssa Spohrer - Ligarius / Lapidus / First Plebeian
Alyssa Spohrer is a senior at Colgan High School. This is her second Colgan production after being an understudy in the play Eurydice earlier this year. She’s enjoyed working with the cast and crew and is excited for her last high school performance.
Alyssa Spohrer is a senior at Colgan High School. This is her second Colgan production after being an understudy in the play Eurydice earlier this year. She’s enjoyed working with the cast and crew and is excited for her last high school performance.
Mariam Triqui - Soothsayer / Cinna the Poet / Varro
Mariam Trigui is a freshman in the CFPA theatre program. She had done productions at her middle school and was previously cast in a one act here at Colgan. This is her first main stage. In her free time she enjoys singing, songwriting, and learning new instruments.
Mariam Trigui is a freshman in the CFPA theatre program. She had done productions at her middle school and was previously cast in a one act here at Colgan. This is her first main stage. In her free time she enjoys singing, songwriting, and learning new instruments.
Elaina Turgeon - Citizen / Soldier / Understudy
Elaina has previously performed in a senior directed one act and this is her first faculty directed show at Colgan. She is a member of the schools CFPA band program as well as having involvement in the schools orchestra program and wrestling team. She is very excited to be apart of this production and grateful for the experience!
Elaina has previously performed in a senior directed one act and this is her first faculty directed show at Colgan. She is a member of the schools CFPA band program as well as having involvement in the schools orchestra program and wrestling team. She is very excited to be apart of this production and grateful for the experience!
Carlos Vaquerano - Citizen / Soldier / Understudy
My name is Carlos Vaquerano, I have been in Colgan for two years and I it has always been my dream to be come an actor. I hope all come to see my first show, and my first step to become an actor.
My name is Carlos Vaquerano, I have been in Colgan for two years and I it has always been my dream to be come an actor. I hope all come to see my first show, and my first step to become an actor.
Casey Williams - Citizen / Soldier / Understudy
Casey is a Colgan CFPA freshman making her Main Stage show debut! She has previously done two one acts but this is her first full length play. She is also active with the Virginia ARTfactory and has done multiple musicals with them. Casey is very thankful for everyone who has worked on this production and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Casey is a Colgan CFPA freshman making her Main Stage show debut! She has previously done two one acts but this is her first full length play. She is also active with the Virginia ARTfactory and has done multiple musicals with them. Casey is very thankful for everyone who has worked on this production and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Crew Who's Who
Ziad Afifi - Stage Manager
This is my final Colgan production as a senior and I am so glad it was spent with these beautiful people of this cast and crew. Thank you all for these opportunities and thank you Warkentien for everything.
This is my final Colgan production as a senior and I am so glad it was spent with these beautiful people of this cast and crew. Thank you all for these opportunities and thank you Warkentien for everything.
Jenna Jenkerson - Assistant Stage Manager
Jenna is a member of CFPA Theatre and is in Advanced Performance Theatre. This is her first tech position and her first role in a major production and is excited for you to see this production.
Jenna is a member of CFPA Theatre and is in Advanced Performance Theatre. This is her first tech position and her first role in a major production and is excited for you to see this production.
Skylar Sneed - Assistant Stage Manager
I am 16 years old, a junior and this is my fourth Colgan play. This is my first play I am doing tech for and I had a lot of fun assistant stage managing. I am very excited for everyone to come see Julius Caesar and I hope you enjoy. I’d also like to thank the cast, crew and Mr. Warkentien for working so hard to make this play amazing. Thanks for coming. :)
I am 16 years old, a junior and this is my fourth Colgan play. This is my first play I am doing tech for and I had a lot of fun assistant stage managing. I am very excited for everyone to come see Julius Caesar and I hope you enjoy. I’d also like to thank the cast, crew and Mr. Warkentien for working so hard to make this play amazing. Thanks for coming. :)
Shohan Thapa - Assistant Director
Shohan is a junior in the CFPA Theatre program and this is his first time assistant directing for a show! He has been in two main stage shows and multiple senior one acts here at Colgan. He is very proud of this production and the hard working cast and crew. Shohan would like to thank his family, friends, and Mr. Warkentien. Previously, Shohan has played Oliver in Puffs, Tony Walters in Pillowtalk, The Genie in Aladdin Jr., and Captain Hook in Peter Pan Jr. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Shohan is a junior in the CFPA Theatre program and this is his first time assistant directing for a show! He has been in two main stage shows and multiple senior one acts here at Colgan. He is very proud of this production and the hard working cast and crew. Shohan would like to thank his family, friends, and Mr. Warkentien. Previously, Shohan has played Oliver in Puffs, Tony Walters in Pillowtalk, The Genie in Aladdin Jr., and Captain Hook in Peter Pan Jr. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Faculty Who's Who
Clare Gillespie - Technical Director
Mrs. Gillespie currently teaches Technical Theatre Productions, Theatre I, and Directing. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Theatre, English, and Education at Franciscan University. She is currently working on her Master's Degree through Longwood University.
Mrs. Gillespie currently teaches Technical Theatre Productions, Theatre I, and Directing. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Theatre, English, and Education at Franciscan University. She is currently working on her Master's Degree through Longwood University.
Lanny Warkentien - Director
(he/him) Mr. Warkentien is an award winning director, actor, and designer. He has been the director of Theatre at Colgan since the school opened in 2016. He holds a BFA from Shenandoah Conservatory and an MFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
(he/him) Mr. Warkentien is an award winning director, actor, and designer. He has been the director of Theatre at Colgan since the school opened in 2016. He holds a BFA from Shenandoah Conservatory and an MFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
