Witches of Shakespeare Program Playbill

• Director:  Niki Salamon
• Stage Manager:  Lily Robertson
• Technical Director:  Josh Jacobs
• Set Designer:  Sarah Riddick
• Assistant Stage Manager:  Ella Amir
• Lighting Designer:  Nico Eubanks
• Light Board Op:  Nico Eubanks
• Sound Board Op:  Juno Kasner
• Costume Designer:  Cathy Cox
• Choreographer:  Matilda Day
• Costume Crew:  Hannah Kent
• Props:  Ella Amir & Mya Roberts
• Box Office Coordinator:  Christine Kindell
• Ushers:  Gaby Smith, Roc Cobon-Samayoa & Mya Roberts

Sarah Riddick (Witch/Set Designer)
Sarah is thrilled to be making her acting debut as one of the witches in Witches of Shakespeare at Seminole State College! Sarah is concluding her freshman year at the college and hopes to finish her A.A. in the next year. She wants to thank Niki Salamon for pushing her to be a better actor, and for Josh Jacobs for encouraging her to pursue scenic design through this show! Sarah knows she will see tremendous growth in herself over the next year and is beyond excited! She wishes everyone to enjoy the show and for the cast to break all the legs!

Matilda Day (Witch)
Matilda is thrilled to be making her acting debut in the Center for Fine & Performing Arts at Seminole State College’s production of Witches of Shakespeare. Spending the past 14 years as a dancer, she has had numerous performances; most recently playing the role of Lead Sailor in the Nutty Nutcracker. She is currently studying acting at Seminole State under the guidance of Niki Salamon. Matilda looks forward to a rewarding career in the performing arts.

Dehlice Ruggio (Shakespearan actor)
Dehlice is ecstatic to be a part of Witches of Shakespeare at Le Petit Théâtre! As a recently graduated student of Evans High School, Dehlice has been featured in the roles of Audrey Little Shop of Horrors and Roxie Chicago before taking a brief hiatus from theatre. She would like the thank her fellow cast and crew for their inspiration and encouragement, her teachers for their guidance, and Witches of Shakespeare for reigniting her flame for theatre.

Ilsealysha Davila (Shakespearan actor)
Ilsealysha is a 22-year-old theatre student at Seminole State College, pursuing an associate degree in theatre. Born in Puerto Rico, she began her journey in the arts through various dramatic productions on the island and even traveled to Mexico to represent Puerto Rico. Her passion for acting started at the age of eight, and she continued to perform in musicals after relocating to Orlando, Florida, following Hurricane Maria. She believes deeply in the importance of the arts to humanity. Ilsealysha has participated in several productions at Seminole State College, including Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Black Comedy, both of which offered beautiful experiences. This year, she is excited to take on the roles of Lady Macbeth and Lady Anne in the unique and spooky production of Witches of Shakespeare. Ilsealysha extends her heartfelt thanks to Niki for her guidance and support throughout this journey, and she hopes everyone enjoys the haunting tales of Shakespeare.

Ethan Ratta (Shakespearan actor)
Ethan is a veteran actor and has done many shows and characters including Reverend Moore in Footloose and Wadsworth in Clue. This is his seventh production but his first appearance at Seminole State College. Enjoy the Show.

Zee Klem (they/them)(Shakespearan actor)
Zee is a sophomore at Seminole State College, and this is their first mainstage production. They couldn’t be more excited to be portraying the Queen of Poetry herself, Emily Dickinson. As a poet, Zee finds the opportunity of getting to take on 2 of Dickinson’s amazing roles. They hope you enjoy the show and really let the Halloween season fill your spirits.

Courtney St. John (Witch)
Courtney is a student at Seminole State College. You may have seen her in Black Comedy as Clea. In her free time, she loves to shop and hang out with friends. Courtney is so thankful for this opportunity and hopes you enjoy the show!!

Virgil Grogan (Shakespearan actor)
Virgil is very excited to be performing Witches of Shakespeare this season for you! Beginning his Seminole State career in 2021, Virgil has been in many previous shows such as 2022’s rendition of Witches of Shakespeare, The Freeze, and has been a director in both Lights up on Students! Events. He hopes you enjoy the show, and don’t forget to see The True History of the Tragic Life and Triumphant Death of Julia Pastrana the Ugliest Woman in the World this coming November!

Oliver Fox (Shakespeare)
This is Oliver’s first year at Seminole State College and his first production with the theatre. Though he is new to the college scene, he has been doing theatre for about seven years. Previous productions include HeeHaw at the Breakthrough Theater as well as 9 to 5 the Musical. This is Oliver’s first Shakespeare show, and he is very excited to share with you all the hard work that the cast and crew has put in to make this show entertaining, engaging, and fearful Mwahahahaha. Enjoy the show!

Lily Robertson (Stage Manager)
Throughout her high school and college years, Lily has contributed to numerous productions, taking on various backstage roles, including crew, costumes, props, sound, and stage management. Her passion for theatre shines through in every project she undertakes. Lily’s past involvement includes productions such as, The Freeze (Read-through), Lights Up on Students, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again), The Freeze, Black Comedy, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? She is thrilled for the upcoming theatre season and hopes you enjoy the show!

Josh Jacobs (Technical Director)
Josh has been the Technical Director of Arts and Communication for Seminole State College since he moved to Florida in July 2018. Before moving here, Josh grew up in Texas where his love for theatre began. He triple-lettered in Theater in High School. He received his associate degree of Arts from Collin College with a focus in technical theater; his Bachelor of Arts with a focus on Technical Direction and Stage Management from the University of Texas at Arlington; and his Masters in Technical Direction from the University of Houston. While he appreciated and enjoyed every college experience and the lifelong lesson he received, the foundation he obtained from Collin College helped set the pathway to where he is today.

Josh has also been the set designer and builder for the Dr. Philips Center for the Performing Arts, for their shows such as Chicago, Bring It On, and A Chorus Line. He also has designed scenic elements for other theatres and performance groups outside of Seminole State.

 Josh is thankful to Rachel and his daughter Thea for supporting him in his theatrical endeavors. Josh and Rachel are also looking forward to their family growing in February with another daughter! Josh also wants to thank you for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!

Cathy Cox (Costume Designer)
Cathy is so glad to be back designing for Seminole State’s Theatre Department. Her costume design and production experience includes: theme parks, print, television, and film for 30 years. Some of her clients include Anheuser Busch, Chevy, Coke, Discovery Channel, Fox, Life Magazine, Mattel, and Walt Disney World. This Rollins College Theatre program graduate has been designing for Seminole State College since fall of 2015. She loves the students and faculty and is inspired by their knowledge and enthusiasm. Cathy would like to dedicate this show to her late husband Fr John Cox who had always been so supportive of all her career projects.

Sarah Riddick (Set Designer/Witch)
Sarah is thrilled to be making her acting debut as one of the witches in Witches of Shakespeare at Seminole State College! Sarah is concluding her freshman year at the college and hopes to finish her A.A. in the next year. She wants to thank Niki Salamon for pushing her to be a better actor, and for Josh Jacobs for encouraging her to pursue scenic design through this show! Sarah knows she will see tremendous growth in herself over the next year and is beyond excited! She wishes everyone to enjoy the show and for the cast to break all the legs!

Christine Kindell (Box Office Coordinator)
Christine, a dedicated Seminole State College alum, brings ten years of experience to the theatre department. In her diverse roll as both the box office and fine arts coordinator, as well as the driving force behind the department’s social media presence, she has refreshed our online participation. Her reliable commitment to students, peers, and the department is evident in her consistent willingness to go the extra mile. Christine participated in Seminole States’s Leadership Academy and is currently involved in Women Moving Forward, the Career Service Council, and participated in other committees. Enjoy the show!

Nico Eubanks (Lighting Designer)
This is Nico’s seventh show at Seminole State College! He has previously been props crew for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, the director, playwright, and the light board operator for the 2024 Lights Up on Students A Loving Thought, Harold in Black Comedy, Costume crew in Mary Poppins and the Phantom of the Opera, Jess in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again), Jessie in The Freeze, Lady Macbeth/Witch/Lady Anne in Witches of Shakespeare, and Ensemble in Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Nico would like to thank his mom, Niki Salamon, Josh Jacobs, as well as his friends for supporting him through this production!

Ella Amir (Assistant Stage Manager)
Ella has worked on many productions throughout high school and is now taking part in her first college production, Witches of Shakespeare. She plans to transfer to UCF to pursue a degree in stage management after completing her A.A. at Seminole State College. Ella hopes you enjoy the show!