The Teahouse of the August Moon

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Teahouse Cast

Sakini . Michael Tramontin · Billy Majoue

Col. Purdy Chris Emery · Randy Boudreaux

Sgt. Gegovich Jeffrey Turner · Paul Loisel

Capt. Fisby Keith Claverie · Jimmy Rumney

Capt. McLean Brian Collins · Ben Hughes

Old Woman Lauren Guarino · Michelle Cenac

Daughter Christine Perez · Elizabeth Darre

Children Jared Martinolich & Kenny Mellor

Ancient Man Daniel Millian

Mr. Hokaida Matt Harr

Mr. Omura Anthony Robino

Mr. Sumata Bennie Hookfin · Demond Wiltz

Mr. Seiko Richard Houidobre

Miss Higa Jiga Marry Lee Harris · Dayna Johnson

Mr. Keora Javier Vazquez

Mr. Oshira Chris Emery · Randy Boudreaux

Lotus Blossom Laura Richard · Jessica Salamin

Villagers Quinn Asaro, Natalie Boyd, Paul Fleming, Rachel Hudson, Daniel Maillian, Kasey Mathews, Chelsea Porter, Patrick Rigney, Melissa Stoltz, & Erica Young

Teahouse Crew

Director . Chuck Guajardo

Assistant to Director Dickie Dufour

Technical Director Mike Camnetar

Assistant to Technical Director Bob Roso

Student Assistant to Technical Director Chris Morgan, George Hoffman

Costume Coordinator Judy Claverie

(This Program went to press before all the costume workers' names were acquired. We apologize and thank you for your efforts.)

Lotus Blossom's Costume Ann Guajardo

Lights Loren Kerr

Sound Louis Haar

Prop Master Liddy Romaguera

Acquisition of Props Dickie Dufour

Program Production Patricia Danflous and Tim Banfell

House Manager William Bennett and George Hoffmann

Champagne Night Hostess Connie Carrigee

Champagne Night Servers Dair Adams, Irv Barousse, Cynthia Brenes, Connie Green, Monica Green, Barbara Vickers, Laurie Waltzer

Special Assistance Mary Ann Robarts and the Archbishop Rummel Student Council

Teahouse Cast Bios

Quinn Asaro (Villager) A sophomore, who previously attended St. Philip Neri, Quinn made his debut on the Genesian Players' stage as Rufus in All The Way Home. As a freshman, he received the Best Newcomer Award and the Best Supporting Actor Award. Quinn is a member of the National junior Honors Society, Science Olympiad Team, Key Club, and Spanish Club.

Randy Boudreaux (Col. Purdy) A graduate of St. Benilde and Rummel junior, Randy is making his fourth appearance in a Genesian production. He was seen as "Sergeant Duffy" in Sorry, Wrong Number, and also appeared in Circle and You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. He is also involved with Key Club, Student Council, Anime Club, and Philosophy Club. After graduating college, Randy plans on seeking a career in sports broadcast journalism.

Natalie Boyd (Villager) A Dominican High School junior, Natalie is thrilled to be making her second appearance on the Genesian stage. She was last seen, but mostly heard, as "Mrs. Stevenson" in Sorry, Wrong Number. She has also performed with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, including a recent role as "Rizzo" in Grease. A former St. Rita Grammar School student, she would like to thank her family and the Genesians for letting her be apart of another great show. She would also like to give a special shout out to the girl with hives for getting her involved with Rummel productions.

Michelle Cenac (Old Lady) A sophomore at Chapelle, Michelle is performing in her fourth Genesian play. She was previously seen in Circle, Broadway Bound, and Sorry, Wrong Number. She is involved in Ambassadors, Retreat Team, Thalians, Matthew 25, True Love Waits, and Student Council. She is glad to be in this show and is excited about sitting on a jeep. Michelle attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Grammar School.

Keith Claverie (Captain Fisby) A junior in his ninth production, Keith is a four-year member of the Genesians. He made his debut on stage in the title role of Charlie Brown in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. He was also seen in Our Town, Circle All The Way Home, and in Sorry, Wrong Number. Keith was the Master of Ceremonies in the Genesian Christmas Show 2001. He is an active member of the Student Council serving as the Junior Class Vice-President. In his spare time Keith enjoys attending his girlfriend's volleyball games, playing Playstation, and watching Jeopardy. Keith attended St. Ann Grammar School.

Elizabeth Darre (Daughter) As an eleventh grader at Archbishop Chapelle, Elizabeth is involved in Student Ambassadors, Retreat Team, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. This is her second Genesian production. She previously attended St. Ann Elementary.

Chris Emery (Colonel Purdy) A senior, Chris is appearing in his third Genesian performance. You may recognize him from his appearances in Circle as a chorus member and Sorry, Wrong Number as the Fourth Man. When not on stage, Chris can be found participating in props work, ushering and set construction. In addition to Genesians, he is an active member of Student Council, Campus Ministry and Big Brothers. He plans to major in journalism at either the University of Mississippi or the University of Alabama. Chris previously attended Ecole Classique.

Lauren Guarino (Old Woman) A senior at Dominican, Lauren is a graduate of St. Benilde. She is very excited to be working with the Genesians once again having previously appeared in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown 1, Circle, All The Way Home, and most recently in This Property is Condemned. She is involved in National Honor Society, MAO, Tri-M, drama, choir, and Christian Leadership Council. Lauren also enjoys performing on the stage at Dominican and Jefferson Performing Arts Society. She would like to thank her sister, Jill, for being such an inspiration.

Louis Haar A freshman, Louis is making his second appearance as sound man. A St. Christopher graduate, he enjoys playing basketball and "hanging" with his friends at Rummel.

Matthew Haar (Mr. Hokaido) This is Matthews third year in the Genesian Players. A junior, who hails from St. Christopher Grammar School, Matthew has a reputation among Genesian fans as Lou Costello of the famed comedy duo. He is a member of Campus Ministry and president of the Rummel Abstinence Program.

Mary Lee Harris (Higa Jiga) A junior at Ursuline Academy, Mary Lee is appearing in her sixth Genesian production. She was last seen as Mommy in The Sandbox. Other roles were Tootie in Meet Me in St. Louis and Patty in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. She also appeared as herself in Circle and played Aunt Sadie in All The Way Home. Outside of Genesians, Mary Lee is active in school dubs and independent voice lessons. After her senior year, Mary Lee plans to take a double major in music and psychology.

Ben Hughes (Captain McLean) A junior, Ben is making his debut in a Genesian production. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Campus Ministry and Academic Games. A former John Q. Adams Middle School student, he enjoys attending sporting events. Ben anticipates a law career following his graduation from LSU.

Richard Houidobre (Mr. Seiko) This is Richard's second onstage performance with the Genesians following his appearance as Man #1 in Sorry, Wrong Number. A graduate of St. Angela Merici and Rummel junior, Richard is an active member of the Philosophy Club, Anime dub, Campus Ministry, R.S.O.G., and is vice-president of the Abstinence Club. He is looking forward to future activity with the Genesians.

Dayna Johnson (Miss Higa Jiga) A junior at Archbishop Chapelle, Dayna has previously appeared in All The Way Home as Catherine, in Broadway Bound as Blanche, and as Mommy in The Sandbox. At Chapelle she is involved in Retreat Team, Mission Club, and ProLife. She previously attended St. Ann and would like to thank her parents for such a wonderful opportunity.

Paul Loisel (Sergeant Gregovitch) A junior, Paul is making his debut in a Genesian production. A member of the Student Council and Inline Hockey Team, he attended St. Rosalie Elementary School.

Daniel Maillian (Old Man) A junior, Daniel is making is debut on the Genesian stage with this production. He is active with the Band and the Hockey Team.

Billy Majoue (Sakini) A junior and second-year Genesian, Billy first appeared as "Daddy" in The Sandbox. A Meisler Middle School graduate, he would like to dedicate his first big role to his father who always finds a way to be there for him and supports him in everything he does.

Jarod Martinolich (Child) A ninth grader making his debut in Teahouse of the August Moon, Jarod is a member of the Student Council. At St. Benilde, he performed in Annie and Guys and Dolls.

Kasey Mathews (Villager) A Chapelle sophomore, Kasey is involved in Student Council, Ambassadors, Retreat Team, Thalians, and National Honors Society. This is her first Genesian production and she looks forward to working with everyone again!

Christina Perez (Daughter) Christina is making her second appearance on the Genesian stage with this production. A sophomore at Cabrini High School, she was previously seen in Sorry, Wrong Number. At Cabrini, she is involved in the Drama Club and is the Vice President of her speech team. A former St. Elizabeth Ann Seton student, she dances with the Jefferson Ballet Theater.

Chelsea Porter (Villager) A junior at Archbishop Chapelle High School, Chelsea is appearing in her first Genesian production. She is a member of the Ambassadors, National Honors Society and the Swim Team. She attended St. Matthew Grammar School.

Laura Richard (Lotus Blossom) A junior at Archbishop Chapelle Laura is enjoying her third year as a Genesian. She first appeared in Circle and has also been seen in Sorry, Wrong Number. At Chapelle Laura is involved in many activities including Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Retreat Team, and National Honor Society. She attended St. Edward the Confessor Grammar School.

Patrick Rigny (Villager) A junior, Patrick attended St. Francis Cabrini. He is currently involved in Raider Hope Campus Ministry, and National Honor Society. This is his debut performance with the Genesian Players. Patrick hopes to someday ride the train as a punk rocker before getting his Ph.D. in medicine.

Anthony Robino (Mr. Keora) A junior, Anthony is making his debut in a Genesian production. He looks forward to a career in pathology, specializing in forensics but meanwhile he enjoys fishing, hunting and the outdoors. Anthony attended St. Lawrence the Martyr Grammar School.

Jimmy Rumney (Captain Fisby) A junior, Jimmy is making his Genesian debut. He is involved in Football, Basketball, Track~, Student Council and National Honor Society. He also enjoys listen' to music and chilling with his friends. He attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Grammar School.

Jessica Salamin (Lotus Blossom) A Chapelle junior, Jessica serves as president of Thalian's. A graduate of St. Ann, she dedicates her premiere performance as a Genesian to her family and friends who support her dream of acting.

Melissa Stoltz (Villager) A senior at Archbishop Chapelle, Melissa School previously appeared as a 103-year-old woman in All The Way Home, and an 86 year old woman in The Sandbox. A former St. Lawrence the Martyr student, she is involved in Student Council and National Honor Society. She plans to attend LSU as a kinesiology major. Melissa would like to dedicate this performance to Kristen Williams, "Thanks for introducing me to the Genesian theater, and I'll miss you in this show."

Michael Tramontin (Sakini) A junior, Michael likes to eat Rummel cafeteria food. He has appeared in such plays as You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Circle, All The Way Home, Broadway Bound, and Four in One. Michael can speak many different languages - none of which is Japanese. He previously attended Kehoe France.

Jeffrey Turner (Sgt. Gregovitch) A senior, Jeffrey was a football player beside Lamar Mills AXA "Super Star." He previously appeared as the killer George in Sorry, Wrong Number. A Roosevelt Middle School graduate, he enjoys Genesians because "it's a good way to meet great people." Jeffrey also likes taking long walks on the beach and is currently available for any girls looking for a nice guy.

Demond Wiltz (Mr. Sumata) This is Demond's debut in a Genesian performance. He is very active in sports at Rummel and is a three year lettermen in Football, Basketball, and Track. He is also involved with various service organizations. Demond would like to think his parents for raising such a wonderful child.

Erica "Peaches" Young (Villager) A Chapelle student and Freshman Sweetheart, Erica is involved with Thalians, Choir, Track Team, Quiz Bowl, Ambassadors, Retreat Team, Cross Country Team and Student Council. An honor student, she is a member of the District Honor Choir.

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