Tonight’s production will include one fifteen-minute intermission. Concessions are available in the lobby by donation. This performance does include some flashing lights and a gunshot sound effect. There is also some language and violence that may not be appropriate for young children.
If you would like to make a donation to Haven Arts Theatre, you can do so by cash or check in the lobby, or by going to HavenArtsTheatre.com/donate-today or simply scan the QR code at the end of this program.
The Cast
- Quinn…………………………………………..Gracie Brumlow
- Mickey………………………………………….Mark Gonzalez
- Jackie……………………………………………Renee Neico
- The Unpaid Interns:
- Jo Coccimiglio
- Megan Poffenbarger
- Chris Villanasco
- Melissa Cummins
- Matt Elliott
- Kassidy Fajardo
- Ravyn Wallace
- Will Larsen
The Crew
- Director………………………………………….Jared Alan Barnes
- Assistant Director………………………………Kassidy Fajardo
- Stage Manager………………………………….Megan Jones
- Murder Consultant…………………………….Matt Elliott
- Artistic Director………………………………..Amy K Barnes
- Executive Director……………………………..Jared Alan Barnes
- Lighting Design………………………………..Amy K Barnes
- Crew……………………………………………..Nick Bright
Special Thanks
- Spring Community Church
- Stephen and Renee Justiss
- Jeanne and Joel Justiss
- David and Anna Henderson
- Phillip Harris
- Mark Coccimiglio
- Betsy and Taylor Fisher
- John and Amanda Abright
- The Fellowship of the Way of Christ
- Timberlane Utility District
- Anonymous
Board of Directors
- Jared Alan Barnes
- Megan Jones
- Matt Elliott
- Chris Eden
- Amy K Barnes
Who’s Who (Alphabetically by last name)
Jared Alan Barnes (Director)
Jared is the founding Executive Director of Haven Arts Theatre. He has enjoyed directing this zany show with this wonderful group of artists. Other recent directing credits include Twelfth Night, Murder on the Orient Express and Tartuffe. He is a professional actor in the Greater Houston area, as well as a theatre teacher at Covenant Christian School. He sends his love to his beautiful wife and two kiddos.
Gracie Brumlow (Quinn)
Gracie is a senior in high school. She has been performing since she was seven, and has loved every minute of it. She is very excited for next year, when she will be attending SFA. The amount of cough drops and caffeine she has consumed for this show probably is not healthy. Hopefully, she does not get sick during a performance.
Jo Coccimiglio (Intern who plays: Caesar, Achilles, First Murderer, Laertes)
Jo is looking forward to working with Haven Arts Theatre on Montague of Murder – an original work by Matt Elliott & Kassidy Fajardo. Showcasing original theatre is always a privilege.
Jo has performed all over the country, from New Jersey to Hawaii. She has been active in Houston area theatre since 2019. Some of her favorite roles include her most recent performance as Puck – Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as Chorus – Henry V, Lady Macbeth – Macbeth, Kate – Taming of the Shrew, and Big Bad Wolf – Fairy Tale Christmas Carol with Points North Theatre; Charles Dickens (and various others) – Dickens Abridged, Sir Toby Belch – Twelfth Night, Jaques – As You Like It, and Monsieur Bouc – Murder on the Orient Express with Haven Arts Theatre; as well as various productions with Precinct 4, Playhouse 1960 and Old West Melodrama.
She would especially like to thank her family and friends for their love and support. She could not fully do this without them.
Melissa Cummins (Intern who plays: Publius, Myrmidon, Duke of Clarence, Queen)
Melissa returns to Haven Arts after playing “Eurydice” in Antigone, “Cornelius” in Cymbeline,” “Cleante” in Tartuffe, a member of the Fezziwigs in Dickens Abridged, a “Haggard Woman” in The Picture of Dorian Grey, and the Princess in Murder on the Orient Express for HAT. Other recent roles include “Chris” in Calendar Girls, “Lady Clapham” in Something Rotten, and “Berthe” in Pippin. When not acting she is a musicology professor at SHSU and Lone Star-UP. Enjoy the show!
Matt Elliott (Co-Playwright and Intern who plays: Benvolio)
Matt is a veteran actor seen in various productions across Houston. His most recent productions were in Creative Movement Practices production of Treasure Island (Israel Hands) Haven Arts Theaters productions of Break (Joe) and Murder On The Orient Express(Hector McQueen) He was also seen inThe MouseTrap (Christopher Wren) at Stageworks Theater And was recently an extra on the Netflix series Mo and a performer in the Fade To Black readers series. He is also the cowriter of Surviving The Night and various short horror stories.
Kassidy Fajardo (Co-Playwright and Intern who plays: Artimidorus, Horatio)
Kassidy is not only grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the show but to also be one of the two masterminds that created this show. What started as a joke quickly turned into her first professional writing credit; Montague of Murder is certainly a chaotic start to her writing career. Her recent credits include Sankofa Collective’s Light In The Piazza (Signora Naccarelli), Creative Movement Practice’s Treasure Island (Mother Hawkins/ Blandly/Alan/Sailor/Swing), Anything Can Happen in the Theater (Ensemble), Antony & Cleopatra (Servant), Midsummer Night’s Dream (Cobweb), and Marie Antoinette (Marie Antoinette). She wants to give a huge shout out to Haven Arts Theatre for producing the show and bringing this monster to life. She wants to thank her family and friends for their love and support. And she would also like to thank Matt Elliot for being her writing partner in crime throughout this process.
Mark Gonzalez (Mickey and MacDuff, Mercutio, Metellus Cimber)
Mark is delighted to join Haven Arts Theatre for A Montague of Murder. Recent credits include Treasure Island (Captain Smollett, Creative Movement Practices), Every Christmas Story Ever Told (& Then Some!) (Jim, CMP), and Witness for the Prosecution (Myers, Q.C., Cone Man Running). Other favorite roles include the Captain of the Demeter (Dracula, Zoom Shakespeare) and Juror No. 7 (Twelve Angry Jurors, CMR). A lawyer by day, Mark brings the same love of storytelling and performance to the courtroom that he does to the stage.
Megan Jones (Stage Manager)
Megan is enjoying her time so much as stage manager at Haven Arts Theatre. Megan has enjoyed working behind the scenes for various theaters in the Houston area. Working with stellar artists and actors who are so talented has been such an amazing experience and honor of a lifetime.
Will Larsen (Intern who plays: Brutus, Hector, Tybalt, Hamlet)
Will has been allergic to theatrics and theatricality since he was exposed to a live performance of CATS in utero. Will is grateful to Haven Arts for continuing to permit his practice of Bacchic-Apollonian exposure therapy techniques, which have already reduced his reactivity to worst case irritants like flash mobs from life-threatening anaphylaxis to mere second-degree Foot Hives. Catch Will’s work around town in works like his Wikimedia sponsored “How To Change A Tire In Ten Easy Steps”, his barcode and QR code collages installed in select bar bathroom ceilings, and his shared writing credit on “Supply Chain! The Musical” (coming 2027).”
Renee Neico (Jackie and Casca, Othello)
Renee is thrilled to be performing with Haven Arts Theatre for the very first time! She previously appeared in Pearl Theatre’s production of Almost, Maine and The Garden Theatre’s The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Renee performs annually in Kingwood’s Lone Star Kabaret to raise money for aspiring theatre majors. Renee is passionate about storytelling that blends humor, heart, and a touch of chaos, and she’s excited to bring that same energy to this production.
Megan Poffenbarger (Intern who plays: Popiliua, Troilus, Romeo, Desdemona, King)
Megan is thrilled to be making her Haven Arts debut! Previous roles include Margo in Bright Star, Bea in Something Rotten!, Amy in Company, and Olivia in Shakespeare in Hollywood. She is honored to get to share the stage with this beyond talented cast and crew!
Chris Villanasco (Intern who plays: Cassius, Myrmidon, Second Murderer, Macbeth)
A Montague is Chris’ debut with Haven Arts and her second play since retiring as an English Professor at Lone Star College – North Harris (LSC-NH). At LSC-NH, she also appeared in The Hobbit (Lord of the Eagles), Macbeth (Third Witch), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hippolyta). For Clear Creek Community Theatre, she acted in Twelfth Night (Maria). Chris grew up surrounded by generous talented performers in her family. She has a Master’s in English from the University of Houston. She wants to acknowledge the King family for their generous loan of the epees for the Hamlet scene. She thanks her husband for running lines, rehearsing swordfights, and his unwavering support.
Ravyn Wallace (Intern who plays: Soothsayer, Myrmidon, A Lord, Osric)
Ravyn is joining Haven Arts Theatre for the first time! Enjoy the show!
Shakespeare’s Murders
- Julius Caesar
- Caesar – Jo Coccimiglio
- Metellus Cimber – Mark Gonzalez
- Casca – Renee Neico
- Brutus – Will Larsen
- Publius – Melissa Cummins
- Cassius – Chris Villanasco
- Soothsayer – Ravyn Wallace
- Popilius – Megan Poffenbarger
- Artimidorus – Kassidy Fajardo
- Troilus and Cressida
- Achilles – Jo Coccimiglio
- Hector – Will Larsen
- Myrmidons – Ravyn Wallace, Melissa Cummins, Chris Villanasco
- Troilus – Megan Poffenbarger
- Romeo and Juliet
- Benvolio – Matt Elliott
- Mercutio – Mark Gonzalez
- A Lord – Ravyn Wallace
- Tybalt – Will Larsen
- Romeo – Megan Poffenbarger
- Othello
- Othello – Renee Neico
- Desdemona – Megan Poffenbarger
- Richard III
- First Murderer – Jo Coccimiglio
- Second Murderer – Chris Villanasco
- George, the Duke of Clarence – Melissa Cummins
- Macbeth
- Macduff – Mark Gonzalez
- Macbeth – Chris Villanasco
- Hamlet
- King – Megan Poffenbarger
- Laertes – Jo Coccimiglio
- Hamlet – Will Larsen
- Osric – Ravyn Wallace
- Horatio – Kassidy Fajardo
Auditions for Terry Pratchett’s Guards Guards Will be November 22nd and 23rd.
Casting 14 actors, any gender, age, race and ethnicity. Please bring your headshot and resume if you have one. Rehearsal calendars will be available at auditions.
Pays a $100 stipend.
Contact Jared@havenartstheatre.com with any questions.
See you there!
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