Bennett Buchholz (He/Him) is an actor and newly minted director in Portland, Oregon. He attended University of Portland, obtaining a degree in English and Theatre. His main goal is to create theatrical spaces in which everyone feels that they have the best chance to grow creatively and explore their artistry. . . . . . . .

Joe Koppy (He/Him). Joe is a recent graduate of the University of Portland with a double major in Theatre and English. His most recent Stage Management credits include 'Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind', 'Seawall', 'Handful of Change', and 'These Shining Lives'. He thanks you for coming and hopes you enjoy the show. . . . . . .

Victoria Breazeale (she/they) is excited to costume design this spectacular production. She is a junior at Linfield University double majoring in Theatre Arts and Psychology. In the past, she was an actor in the Imaginary Invalid and Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind , and assistant costume designer for the production Death by Design at Linfield University. Shes really enjoyed this opportunity on this production and thanks the cast and crew for all their hard work. . . .

Skylar McLeod (He/Him) is honored to be a part of this production as the Lighting Designer! He is currently a sophomore at Linfield University as a Mathematics major with a double minor in Theatre Arts and Math Education. Previously, he worked as a light board operator for Linfield's productions of "The Wolves" ('23) and "The Imaginary Invalid" ('24) and Co-Lighting Designer for "Death by Design" ('24). Now he is the Stage Manager for Linfield's production of "The Lightning Thief". He wants to thank you for coming out to support this work and hopes you enjoy the show!

Robert Turner (He/Him) does sound stuff. He recently graduated from Linfield University with a BA in theatre arts. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eleanor Black is a freshman at Linfield University, where she is studying theatre arts, creative writing, and musical theatre. She would like to remind everyone that the earth without “art” is just “eh,” and that’s really lame. Eleanor has been in many shows, usually playing the crazy drunk lady — Mrs. Peacock in “Clue,” Alice in “The Addams Family,” etc. This is her second show with Sunstone Theatre. Eleanor would like to thank Mary Tyler Moore and Ace Frehley — her cats. . . . .

Nick Hailer (she/they) is ecstatic to be a part of Becoming! Last seen as a performer in the Trans Voices Cabaret, she has also understudied at Magenta Theatre, and been involved with productions at the University of Portland. She is extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to perform more recent works and hopes that you all enjoy! . . . . . . .

Damian (he/him) is excited to be joining Sunstone in this production. He studies Theatre Arts at Portland State University where he appeared as Win in Frontieres Sans Frontieres and Jemilla in STAGE's production of Firebringer. Other credits include Amelio in Las Adelitas at Milagro Theatre, ensemble roles in The Kiss and Elf the Musical at Lakewood Center for the Arts, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Broadway Rose Theatre Company. He also performs around Portland in drag and burlesque shows as his drag king alter ego, Woody Banter. . .

Lana Marriott (She/Her) is thrilled to the gills to be joining the cast of Becoming as Actor 2 in The Stapler and Louise in Saturation! Lana is currently working towards her Associates in Arts, Drama at Clark College. Outside of class and work, Lana enjoys creating music and art while Grey’s Anatomy plays in the background. Some of her past projects include Flooded Productions’ Musical Miscast and Prairie High School’s Once Upon a Mattress! . . . . .

Olive Mazel (they/them) is an actor, musician, writer, improviser, and drag king based in the PNW. In the past, they have performed at such venues and events as the Doug Fir Lounge, the Star Theater, and the Portland Rose Festival. Recently, they were seen in ‘Live, In Living Color!’ (Trans Voices Cabaret PDX), and ‘Fezziwig’s Fortune’ (Twilight Theater Company). In their spare time, Olive can be found playing with their dog, stress baking, or hightailing it up the mountain with a pair of cross-country skis. They would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making this an awesome experience.

Cristina Purkey is a 19-year-old actor that attends Linfield University with David and Eleanor. This is their first professional show they have acted in since they graduated from High School. Before that they had acted and devised with Hand2Mouth Theatre for 2 years. She had the opportunity to be a part of Linfield's 24-Hour Plays in the fall, and during their high school years they were apart of countless school productions. They have loved learning as much as they can as they continue pursuing their passion of theatre! . .