THE FALSE MAGNATE
A Virtual Soap Opera Sketch Comedy
(Based on a play from the book Commedia Plays by Barry Grantham)
Adaptation By Jamie Van Camp
THE CAST
Betty Forester: Carole Anne Lopez
Patty: Brylee Meyer
Tony Pantalone: Cuautli Quezada-Gardea
Isabella: Emma Roybal
Francesca: Cydney Crain
Floyd: Mackenzie Schafer
Archie: Natalie Antolin
THE Production Team
Director: Jamie Van Camp
Choreographer: Tiffany Van Camp
Costume Designer: Rebecca Redmond
Sound Design Team: Lorenzo Mestidio, Xavier Downs, Erendira Quezada-Gardea
Theme Music by: Tony Windle
Video Designers: Sidney Cohen, Ian Wallace
Technical Director: Cameron Hoyt
Stage Manager: Nick Ribadeneira
Assistant Stage Manager: Gina Hill
Costume Assistant: Sophia Ammerman
Props: David Hayward
Virtual House Management: Noel Jensen, Dylon Spahr
Publicity and Outreach: Jennifer Wallace
Costume Build Crew: Students of TA 430 Costume Construction
Bios
Emma Roybal (Isabella)
Emma is very excited for this to be her second production with Falcon’s Eye Theatre. She has always had a great passion for theatre that started in elementary school and has been pursuing it ever since. Emma has been involved in theatre in many ways over the years and has learned a lot from all the different levels and types of involvement. She is so happy to keep continuing her journey with such an amazing cast, crew, and funny show!
Cuautli Quezada-Gardea (Tony Pantalone)
Cuautli is very excited to be doing another show at Folsom Lake College which makes this his ninth show as an actor. He is thrilled to be able play Tony Pantalone who is a very different character than Cuautli has ever played. Cuautli is normally used to playing and is seen as the rough and tough and serious character. He is excited to be able to show off the other sides of himself and make people laugh!
Carol Anne Lopez (Betty Forester)
Carol Anne is tickled to be able to perform as Betty in False Magnate. She has been in California since October, moving here from Colorado, where she performed in theatre, film and murder mysteries (which are killer shows to be in). Carol's favorite roll of all time was as Sister Mary Amnesia in NUNSENSE, where she could act, sing, dance and do improv all in one show. She also has performed in about 40 student films (which she loves mostly because there's usually great food that someone's mother made) and several commercials. Carol thanks you so much for coming to False Magnate and for always believing in magic.
Brylee Meyer (Patty)
This is Brylee’s second production with Falcon’s Eye Theater and she is so excited to be part of this cast with the mix of energies given to her. Brylee has been in many plays including Seussical the Musical Jr., My Fair Lady, Little Mermaid Jr., She Kills Monsters, and with Falcon’s Eye theater Party at Pixieland Picnic and The False Magnate. She loves acting, singing, and anything involving the arts.
Mackenzie Schafer (Floyd)
Mackenzie is so excited to play Floyd in The False Magnate! This is her second show with Falcon’s Eye Theatre. Her character, Floyd, is a sappy but hilarious lad who will do anything to be with the love of his life. Mackenzie has enjoyed this opportunity to play a goofy character that’s quite different from the roles she’s usually cast in. Mackenzie has been involved in the performing arts since she was a little girl, and is so thrilled to be continuing her passion. When not on stage, Mackenzie enjoys dance, volleyball, and playing the piano! Mackenzie thanks you for coming to see Falcon’s Eye Theatre’s production of The False Magnate!
Natalie Antolin (Archie)
The False Magnate is Natalie's first production with Falcon's Eye Theatre. She is excited to be part of Falcon's Eye Theatre after visiting The Three Stages at Folsom Lake College during the Lenea Theater Festival in high school, where she performed a monologue. Natalie also played Amber Von Tussle in Monterey Trail High School's Hairspray, and has since acted in productions through V-Day Sacramento-- raising funds for nonprofits such as the Gender Health Center.
Cydney Crain (Francesca)
This is Cydney Crain’s second production with Falcon’s Eye Theatre after performing in Comedy of Errors this past fall. Cydney found her love for theatre through Sheldon High School Theatreworks with whom she acted in several productions. Some of her past productions include: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Marcy Park), The Addams Family (Wednesday Addams), The Imaginary Invalid (Angelique), Rodgers and Hammersteins’s Cinderella (Cinderella), and Romeo and Juliet (Benvolio). Additionally, Cydney won an Elly Award for “Best Supporting Actress” for her role in The Imaginary Invalid in 2019. Cydney is very thankful for all of the support from her friends and family over the years and for this opportunity to work with such amazing people.
Nick Ribadeneira (Stage Manager)
This is Nick’s second production with Falcon’s Eye Productions after working as an assistant stage manager for Comedy of Errors. His main field of work in theater is as a lighting designer for local schools and theater companies. Nick hopes to learn a lot about working on a different platform and excel his career in technical theater. He is excited to work alongside a talented cast and crew and hopes you enjoy the show.
Gina Hill (Assistant Stage Manager)
This is Gina’s fourth production at Falcon Eye Theatre. She worked on Comedy of Errors doing sound and has been in all the 2021 shows this semester as an ASM ( assistant stage manager ). She has found that she likes the stage management side more ,but is very eager to work in all areas of the theatre. She is grateful for all the experience and advice from her talented crew. She is also getting her Makeup/SCFI license and will be ready to create some characters. Gina has a background in sound on small horror films, and camera work. After a change in careers, she realized her true passion is in the entertainment field. She is currently studying theatre at FLC and is looking forward to the fall where she can finally get out of the zoom land and learn in person experience.