This is Miss Suzy's 9th year Directing the Royal Players. She has seen the program through ups and downs and has helped it grow into the thriving program that it is today! Miss Suzy is proud to be able to work with such incredible kids year in and year out and she hopes to be able to continue to direct for MANY years to come!

Patrick is finally our official artist in residence sound engineer extraordinaire! Patrick is an Emmy-nominated television and film composer known for his work on projects such as SEAL Team (CBS), Nashville (NBC), and Under the Dome (CBS). Patrick has had 2 of his 3 children graduate Royal's theater program and he continues to work countless hours to help us sound the very best we can! Patrick has grown to be an intrical part of the Royal Players Program and we are excited to finally have him as an official member of our staff!

Brandon is a director, writer, and story artist for animation. His films have been seen in theaters and on television and streaming all over the world. Brandon is known for his work on “The Mitchells Vs. the Machines”, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”, & “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”. He made his directorial debut in 2022 on a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical called Vivo. Brandon has finally stepped over from part time volunteer to an official artist in residence Set Designer. We are SO happy to have him as a Royal Player and can't wait to see what he will bring to the stage this year!

Cara is a Royal Alum that has come back to work as our lighting designer since Addam's Family! She's a college graduate that specialized in lighting design and She is also a very talented actress. She has been in many shows throughout her career and more recently worked on Jesus Christ Superstar at Moorpark College. We are BEYOND excited to have her as a permanent artist in residence where she will be helping our tech students learn all they can about Lighting design!

Aubrey is a Moorpark High alum and a Moorpark College alum, who is now continuing their education at CSUN. Majoring in Theatre Arts, Aubrey has a passion for both acting and scenic painting, and has had the incredible opportunity to work as the charge artist and paint everything you see on stage! This is an incredibly full circle moment for them as “Mamma Mia” was their senior show in high school, and working on it again has been an absolute blast! We are SO grateful to have Aubrey a part of this show and hope to make her a permanent part of the team for next year!

Brady Hubbrd is also a Royal Alum who recently graduated Moorpark College with a degree in technical theater! We LOVE when our alum come back to share their knowledge!

Beth has been a volunteer over the last few years and has helped where ever we needed her. This year we happily welcome her as our new Front house manager where she will help students to learn all they need to about managing a theater production from beginning to end!

Dr. Albert has graciously taken on the role of Executive Producer this year by generously sponsoring the theater program. As a former “theater kid” he is excited to give back and help serve in his community! A Board Certified Orthodontist by day, Dr. Albert loved his time on stage during and after high school, which included roles in ‘The Fantasticks’, ‘Our Town’, ‘Romeo & Juliet’, and more! After he finished his bachelor’s in Biological Sciences and Doctor of Dental Surgery from USC, he went on to study Orthodontics in New York City, where he met his wife, Emily. They saw about 15 Broadway shows and attended the Tonys—twice, before moving back here to start Soul Orthodontics in Wood Ranch. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without amazing people like him! Please help us thank him by making sure that you see Dr. Albert for all of your orthodontic needs! www.soulbraces.com

Cameron Courtenay, founder of Tech Wizardry, understands the vital role theatre plays in giving today’s youth a unique space for self-expression. While his expertise lies in troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance, his journey began in high school on the very same stage. There, he wrote plays, performed in musicals, and even met his fiancé. Believing that passion should drive success, he founded Tech Wizardry to serve the community he’s grown so fond of by fixing technology. He encourages Royal’s graduating class to chase their dreams rather than settle for anything less.

Another generous doner to the theater department! Steve Hayes has been involved in the arts in one way or another for his entire life. We are so happy to add him to the Royal Player Family this year!

Another Royal Alumni, Aedyn came back to help where ever we need! She is currently attending Moorpark College!

Thank you to our casting judges for taking on the very difficult job of casting our musicals! They always do a great job!