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The Larking House serves as a pathway for early-career theatre artists in Southern California as they take their first steps into the professional field. Through a flexible, cohort-based residency, we provide a supportive home where they feel believed in, can take creative risks, fail safely, and grow into sustainable artistic careers.
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MARCH 2026
Earlier this year, The Larking House received its 501(c)3 nonprofit status, a goal we have had for the last two years. We could not have done this without a long list of supporters. Thanks to you, we are one step closer to making this an essential organization.
As we take steps towards larger funding goals as a nonprofit, we need you again. With your support, we promise to continue serving an essential part of our community.
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Who receives an artist stipend?
$100 stipends to:
Directors, Stage Managers, Performers, Designers, & Technicians
Our Goal:
$5,000 on August 11th, 2026 to fund stipends for The Crucible
$15,000 by September 13th, 2026 to fund stipends for our 2026/2027 season
Who will ensure 100% of donations go to artists?
Matthew Hayashi, Managing Director of The Larking House, will ensure all funds raised will go to production cast & crew during our 2026/2027 production season. As The Larking House continues to pursue grant applications for 2027/2028, our team is focused on establishing sustainable methods of fundraising for future projects.
This fundraising campaign is about supporting local art and artists. Our commitment to belonging includes building equitable standards for volunteers. Orange County is fortunate to have a caring and passionate arts community, our mission is about safeguarding its future.
Last year The Larking House...
- Produced new and classic works in Orange County, including two World Premiere plays
- Mentored emerging directors, playwrights, designers, and technicians
- Created affordable opportunities for artists beginning their career
- Continued building a creative home where artists can grow
This campaign helps us continue on to the next step...
Investing in the people who provide art to the community.

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

Why is
The Crucible Important Now?
About the Play
More than seventy years after it premiered, The Crucible remains one of the most urgent and enduring works in the American theatre. While inspired by the Salem witch trials of 1692, Arthur Miller wrote the play as a response to the fear, political persecution, and public hysteria of his own time. Today, its questions feel just as immediate.
In an era shaped by misinformation, polarization, and the pressure to choose sides, The Crucible asks us what happens when fear becomes more powerful than truth. It challenges us to consider the cost of remaining silent, the consequences of abandoning empathy, and the courage required to stand by one's convictions when doing so comes at great personal risk.
These are not questions confined to history—they are questions we continue to face every day. Great theatre invites us to wrestle with difficult ideas together, and The Crucible reminds us that the health of a community depends on its willingness to confront fear with compassion and integrity.
















The Cast of


John Proctor
Jaime Tintor
Jaime Tintor holds an MFA in Acting from the FSU/Asolo Conservatory. He has performed professionally at Asolo Rep in Sarasota, Florida, and locally from Long Beach to Burbank. Screen credits include iCarly, Rules of Engagement, General Hospital and national commercials for Toyota, NFL Network, and Arby's (SAG-AFTRA member). An active playwright and screenwriter, he is Drama Director of Ayala Theatre Company in Chino Hills, where he lives with his wife Jina and daughters Cooper and Lucy.

Abigail Williams
Ava Loren Lopez
Ava Loren Lopez is honored to make her debut with The Larking House Theatre Company in its production of The Crucible. Based in Southern California, she is a third year Acting BFA student. Previous credits include: Jo March in Little Women, Cassius in Julius Caesar, and Charlotte Brontë in Brontë. Ava is grateful for the opportunity to continue growing alongside such talented artists and hopes you enjoy the performance.

Elizabeth Proctor
Jessica Schreiber
Jessica Schreiber is an LA/OC-based actress and model thrilled to be back with The Larking House for her second production, The Crucible. She earned her BFA in Acting from Cal State Fullerton and recently played “A” (the head-ish one) in the world premiere of Ostrich in the Room. Other favorite roles include Cass in Wonder of the World, Ani in Brainpeople, and Rosemary in Picnic. Much gratitude to this wonderful team for making bold theater and building a space where artists can grow.

Reverend John Hale
Lucas T. Matchett
Lucas T. Matchett is a Meisner-trained actor with over 20 years of experience, beginning his training at the age of 6. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Lucas moved to California in 2021, quickly enveloping himself in local theatre and film production. He has studied at Louisiana State University's Dept. of Theatre and The Ruskin School of Acting. He has previously worked with The Larking House on their production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, and recently co-founded the Garden Theatre Collective. He is also thrilled to be a new Resident Artist for The Larking House's 2026/2027 season.

Reverend Samuel Parris
Thomas Magee
Thomas Magee is excited to be making his debut with the Larking House! He is based in Orange County but is born and raised in Dallas, TX where he graduated from SMU with his BFA in 2020. His recent onstage appearances in Dallas include him as M in Lungs (Elevator Project) as Aidan in The Grown-Ups (Kitchen Dog), He/Buddy in the world premiere of Sweetpea (Second Thought), Man/Tristan in in a word (Echo Theatre Dallas), and Donalbain/ Murderer in Macbeth (Fair Assembly).

Mary Warren
Enya Pineda
Enya Pineda is a queer Mexican artist from Santa Ana with a B.A. in Theatre from UC San Diego. Enya is thrilled to work on their first project with The Larking House playing as Mary Warren in this production of The Crucible! Some of their past credits include; Gone Missing (Actor 6), Puffs (Oliver), Comedy of Errors (Dr. Pinch), Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice), and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Amos).

Judge Danforth
Brendan Beach
BRENDAN BEACH (Danforth)…, is excited to be making his debut with the Larking House ensemble. Being a well known trouble maker and slacker he’s glad he finally outran his reputation. Previous roles have included: Roat from Wait until Dark, Scrooge and the Grinch from Holiday HiJinks, and Chorus Member #5 from numerous musicals. Shakespeare roles include: Oberon, Macbeth, Falstaff and Spear Carrier #2. He’d like to thank his family & friends for their support and patience, but mostly he hopes YOU enjoy the…

Rebecca Nurse
Rose London
Rose is thrilled to be working with The Larking House and back at the Curtis Theater! Recent roles: Violet Weston the Curtis Stages Theater; Katherine Brandt 33 Variations; Twelve Angry Jurors Juror number 8. Favorite roles: Hecuba Trojan Women, Liliane La Fleur Nine, Big Momma Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Mary Tyrone Long Day’s Journey into Night, Othello Othello, Eleanor of Aquitaine,The Lion in Winter. She thanks her family for their love and support.

Giles Corey
Kyle Moore
Kyle Moore is very happy to return to The Larking House, having made his debut with them as the Porter in last year’s Macbeth. Prior to that, local audiences may have seen him in the Maverick Theatre’s Shakespeare in Love. He earned his BFA in Theatre from Otterbein College in Ohio, and worked in theatres throughout Los Angeles including West Coast Ensemble, Glendale Center Theatre, Long Beach Playhouse, and the Sierra Madre Playhouse. With much love to Elizabeth, Saf, and Mason.

Thomas Putnam
Majd Khdair
Majd Khdair is a Southern California-based actor and passionate artist with a deep love for the works of Shakespeare, Chekhov, and many more. His recent and favorite credits include Jesus of Nazareth in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Macduff in Macbeth, Vanya in Uncle Vanya, John Merrick in The Elephant Man, Robin Goodfellow (Puck) in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Matamore in The Illusion, and Prospero in The Tempest. He is excited to return to Larking House and Curtis Theatre for The Crucible. Majd remains deeply grateful for the opportunity to explore bold, challenging stories and to bring both classical and contemporary characters to life on stage and beyond.

Ann Putnam / Sarah Good
Rachel Bailey
Rachel Bailey is an actor, playwright, and educator based out of Orange County. She holds a BA in Drama from UCI, and is entering into her second year residency with the Larking House.

Tituba
Aqeelah Ahmed
Aqeelah Ahmed is based in LA County. She has loved the craft of acting, as well as the art of plays and literature since she was young. She has obtained a BA degree in English with an additional minor in History from UCI. Aqeelah has taken acting and film classes at both UCI and Mt. SAC. She is very excited to make her Larking House debut in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, a play she loves.

Francis Nurse
Nick
Nick Thompson is thrilled to be returning to the Curtis Theater as Francis Nurse in the Crucible. His prior theatrical credits include Daddy Warbucks in Annie and many other family productions as well as Pops in Pajama Game, Spider’s Web & Solid Gold Cadillac in La Mirada Civic community theater productions, and Stalag 17 at HB. His film credits include Dances With Wolves as “Confederate Soldier” and a Mujahadeen in Rambo III. He has trained at the Actor’s Studio of Orange County, Chance Theater in Anaheim, the former OC Performing Arts studio in Brea, Stagelight Performing Arts, and O’Brien Acting Arts for Film in LA. He loves animals, the outdoors & dogsledding and is deeply grateful for the support of his wife and children.

Susanna Walcott
Maya Delgadillo
Maya Delgadillo is a second year drama major at UCI and is very excited to be part of her first production at The Larking House. Some past shows include Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Little Women (Jo), and Marisol (Angel). She is working towards achieving her BFA in Musical Theatre and minoring in Chicano Studies. She wants to thank her family for always supporting her passion for the arts.

Mercy Lewis
Sara Davis
Sara is thrilled to make her debut with The Larking House. She was most recently seen as Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker at Cabrillo Playhouse. Whether she's in rehearsal, taking classes, or diving into her next creative project, she's happiest when she's telling stories. Thank you for supporting live theatre!

Betty Parris
Sophia Gonzalez
Sophia is a SoCal based actor and designer. This is her third show with The Larking house, she was previously seen as Gina in Bug in Mouth Disease, and 1/B understudy in The Ostrich in the Room. She is so excited to help bring the world of The Crucible to life.

Judge Hawthorne
Philip Brickey
Phil is happy to return to the Curtis Theatre stage after recently appearing as Alec in Vignettes From a Portal to Hell in the Page to Stage Festival and playing Sheriff Gilbeau in the critically acclaimed and award-winning August: Osage County last year. Favorite roles include Ken in Rumors (OCTG Nomination for Best Ensemble), Marvin in California Suite & Norman in Discount Murder. Thanks to Lizzy for casting me. Love to Valerie, Maddy, and Max!

John Willard
Josh Causley
Josh Causley is an Actor, Singer-Songwriter, and Composer born and raised in Southern California. Previous roles include Daniel in Sentences by Matthew M. Hayashi, Ivan in Bug in Mouth Disease and both Bailiff and Simon the Zealot in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. This is his third season as a resident of The Larking House and he is so excited to be involved with this production!

Ezekiel Cheever
John Proctor U/S
Michael J.M. Cañas
Michael J.M. Cañas is a writer from Southern California. He currently works at South Coast Repertory. He has served as an Assistant Dramaturg for the MFA Workshop at The Kennedy Center for new plays and attended the Gary Garrison Playwrights Intensive under KCACTF Artistic Director Gregg Henry. He holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from University of California Irvine. Favorite roles include Frederick Treves in “The Elephant Man” and Isaac in “Glossolalia.” He currently lives in Costa Mesa

Abigail U/S
Shelby Perlis
Shelby Perlis is excited to be making her Larking House debut! Some of Shelby’s favorite credits include roles such as Marjorie in The Cottage (Cabrillo Playhouse), Jean in August: Osage County (STAGES Theatre), and Frances in These Shining Lives (Begins and Ends with 'A' Productions). She would like to give special thanks to Jared for everything, her friends and family for continuing to watch her play teenage girls in bad situations, and attending audiences for helping theatre thrive.

Elizabeth U/S
Rosa Sandoval
Rosa is a recent graduate from the University of California Long Beach where she received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Acting. She is beyond ecstatic to continue working with The Larking House and fostering creative relationships.
Production Team for


Director
Lizzy McCabe
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Assistant Director
Miguel Angel "Mack" Tapia III
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Assistant Director
Coleman Blue Summers
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Production Stage Manager
Grey Sol Tapia
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Assistant Stage Manager
Jeremy Brewer
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Lighting Designer
Tony Sanchez
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Co-Scenic Designer
Matthew M. Hayashi
Matthew M. Hayashi is a Southern California theatre artist, educator, and arts administrator. He serves as Head Carpenter at South Coast Repertory and is the Founding Managing Director of The Larking House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting emerging theatre artists through mentorship, artistic residencies, and bold theatrical productions. As co-scenic designer for The Crucible, Matthew is excited to explore how environment can deepen the play's psychological tension while supporting an actor-centered production. He also teaches Technical Theatre at Fullerton College, where he encourages students to approach theatre-making with curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration.

Co-Scenic Designer
Matthew Muranaga
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Sound Designer
Sean Geisbush
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Composer
Alex Aguilar
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Props Designer
Ari Florkey
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Costume Designer
Thu Le
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Hair/Makeup Assistant
Jenny Montano
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Marketing
Danielle Boillin
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Dramaturg
Morgan Green
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Fundraising Manager
Ramon Suzara
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Fundraising Coordinator
Sarah Lina Sparks
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Fundraising Coordinator
Paige Taylor
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Board Operator
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Board Operator
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Running Crew
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Running Crew
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