Foothills Theatre Company

2025 Shakespeare in Clement Park

Twelfth Night
By William Shakespeare

July 25, 26 and August 1, 2 – all shows start at 7 p.m.
Grant Family Amphitheater in Clement Park – show is FREE

Clement Park – Venue Information and Reminders

• Summer performances are held at the Grant Family Amphitheater – view Clement Park map
• Seating is on a natural, sloped lawn – bring blankets or lawn chairs.
• Weather cancellations and rescheduled dates will be updated on this page as soon as possible.
• Parking is free. Parking available for people with disabilities.
• Please do not park at the Columbine Library.
• Glass containers prohibited.
• Amenities near the Grant Amphitheater: restrooms, playgrounds, walking paths and picnic shelters

Twelfth Night – Director’s Notes

When Shakespeare wrote Twelfth Night, it was meant to close the Christmas season – a time of revelry, misrule, and disguise. In this spirit, our production leans into joy and absurdity (with a dash of bittersweet), while shifting the setting to a summer garden in coastal North Carolina.

At its core, Twelfth Night asks: who are we when the usual rules no longer apply? When gender and class are turned upside down, what truths emerge? Characters fall in love with masks, and sometimes, to their own delight or horror, with the reality beneath.

Thank you to this extraordinary group of actors and crew for their courage, humor, and heart. And thank you, audience, for sharing this celebration with us. May you leave tonight with a smile – and perhaps a question or two about your own disguises.

Enjoy the show.

Twelfth Night – Cast and Crew Bios

Sam Webb (Viola)

Sam Webb is thrilled to be joining the cast of Twelfth Night in a dream role! She holds a BA in Theatre Arte from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. Recent performance credits include The Rocky Horror Show (Two Cent Lion), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Wit / Shakesbeer). She invites you to laugh and cry until you’re not sure which one your tears are from. All the love and thanks to her wildly supportive family and friends.

Emma Bade (Olivia)

Emma is thrilled to be spending her third summer at Clement Park having previously been in Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like It. She received her B.A. in Theatre Performance and Education from Oklahoma City University. Emma would like to thank FTC and Cheddar for this opportunity. Many thanks also to her family and friends.

Lynde Iozzo (Maria)

Lynde Iozzo is happy to be playing Maria in Twelfth Night and bring the fun of Shakespeare to the open air of summer. Previous roles include Mabel in Pirates of Penzance at Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, Glinda in The Wizard of Oz at the Jenny Wiley Repertory Theater, Marquise De Merteuil in Les Liaisons Dangereuse at Changing Scene Theater Northwest, and Annie in Tracking the Pleiades at Creede Repertory Theater. Special thank you to her husband and son for putting up with rehearsal schedules, a special thanks to all who stop to watch on a summer’s day to enjoy Shakespeare whether fans or those just entering the magic of Shakespeare’s plays. Early Sundays Lynde can be found cantoring at nearby Light of the World Catholic church.

Paul Backer (Sir Toby)

Paul graduated from Mesa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Acting and Directing. He graduated through the Improv and sketch comedy programs at The Brave New Workshop, The Second City, and the Annoyance Chicago. Paul has had 30 years of professional and community theater experience.  Highlights include The Prince in Romeo and Juliet with Shakespeare in the Park in Minneapolis, Ernst in Cabaret at Denver Civic Theater. Paul has played Touchstone in As You Like It and Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing with Foothills Theater Company. Paul wishes to thank his wife and his St Bernard Bruce and his Goldberian Gozer for their support.

Gracen Poreca (Sir Andrew)

Gracen is thrilled to be back performing with Foothills Theatre! Gracen was previously seen at Foothills as Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Horatio in Hamlet, Dromio of Syracuse in A Comedy of Errors, Caliban in The Tempest, and Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet. Gracen does most of his performing as a third-grade teacher for Denver Public Schools. Gracen would like to thank Heather and Sophia for their unwavering support.

Veronica Straight-Lingo (Malvolio)

Veronica Straight-Lingo is an actor/director/designer/improv artist in the Denver/Boulder area. Recent acting credits include: Sister Mary Ignatius in Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it all For You (Three Leaches), Blue Conductor in the Polar Express (CRM), Olivia in Twelfth Night (Three Leaches). She also hosts Metro Arts on KGNU, Boulder/Denver/Fort Collins.

Abbie Klatt (Feste / Assistant Stage Manager)

This is Abbie’s second summer working with Foothills Theatre Company as assistant stage manager and her first time onstage with Shakespeare in Clement Park.  She has had a blast working with Foothills and hopes you enjoy the show!

Jackson Paganini (Fabian, Valentine, Curio)

Jackson Paganini is elated to work with the Foothills Theater Company production once again! He recently worked with Foothills in Much Ado About Nothing as George Seacole and Antonio. When Jackson is not in Theater or studying to become an Actuary, he runs table top games at Mythic Games.

Joshua Lamb (Orsino)

Joshua Lamb is returning to the stage with his portrayal of Count Orsino, after a lengthy hiatus. He was most recently seen performing in Seattle with the Ballard Underground’s Kayfabe, Greenstage’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor, and on screen with Devolver Digital’s spoof E3 conference. Joshua played the role of Lysander in Foothills Theater Company’s very first Shakespeare in Clement Park production, and he is excited to be back.

Connor Doherty (Sebastian)

Connor is proud to be a part of his second production with the Foothills Theater Company and this wonderful show. He is excited to get to share such a fun piece of Shakespeare’s many works, and is thrilled you made it.

Hayley Marsh (Antonia)

Hayley is happy to be back for her second year with Foothills! Hayley just finished her first year of teaching and will be back teaching 4th next year. She would like to thank Cheddar for her hard work! A special thank you to her husband for loving her and Schwartz who fostered her love for the stage.

Eli Schneider (Captain, Priest, Officer)

This is Eli’s Second Production with Foothills Theatre Company, and 30th something production overall. You may have seen him last year as the show stopping, hilarious, and very very talented Second Watchperson in Much Ado About Nothing. Eli is super excited to return for a second summer and would like to thank Cheddar for the opportunity. Eli is the new Columbine theatre teacher, and co-directed Cinderella this last year at Columbine. As always, Eli would like to thank the incredible women that have gotten him to where he is today in his theatrical journey, Tracy Schwartz, Lauren Wasser, and Kylene Hurley. Eli would also like to thank Hayley, for being the Tweedle-Dee to his Tweedle-Dumb. Enjoy the show!

Stephanie “Cheddar” Brozovich, Director

Cheddar is excited to return for another summer in Clement Park! This is Cheddar’s debut as director for Shakespeare in the Park.  She stage managed in 2022 and 2023 and acted in 2019 and most recently played Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing last summer.  She directed Almost, Maine in FTC’s black box. Previous roles with Foothills include Rozencrantz in Hamlet and Sherlock Holmes in Night of Classic TV. She couldn’t have done it without the support of her friends and family! Special thanks to Tracy Schwartz for showing her how it’s done year after year.

Nick Morrissey, Stage Manager

Nick Morrissey is excited to be back with Foothills as Stage Manager. He graduated from Red Rocks Community College. Since then, he has worked all around the Denver-Metro region in productions including The Lightning Thief (ASM, Red Rocks Community College), The Polar Express Train Ride (PSM, Colorado Railroad Museum), and The Colorado New Play Festival in Steamboat Springs.

Abbie Klatt – Assistant Stage Manager

Andy Slimrod – Fight Choreographer, Set Design

Kathryn Minney – Scene Painter 

Mike Bielkiewicz – Technical Director, Lighting Designer

3^rd Harmonic Productions – Sound Engineer

Regina Smith – Producer