The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest - October 16

Taft Theatre

Who's Who

Conor Tompkins

as John Worthing, J.P.

Conor Tompkins began his acting career the moment he took his first steps, enjoying the applause and deciding to become an actor. As of high school, he’s enjoyed being in productions including The Drowsy Chaperone and Crazy For You. A proud member of Thespian Troupe 4557, he would like to thank his family and friends for helping him hide from the FBI.
Gabriel Botello

as Algernon Moncrieff

Gabriel Botello Faz is a senior at Taft High School. He’s been active in the department and a member of Troupe 4557 since his freshman year. His sophomore year, he won the award of Best Actor in Taft’s UIL performance of Leaving Iowa. He was troupe secretary, and competed at the Texas Thespian Convention his junior year. Nowadays, he enjoys sitting in a spinny chair.
Michael Reyna

as Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.

Michael Reyna is a Junior at Taft High School who has been in Theatre since middle school. He’s participated in multiple Taft Theatre shows including Crazy For You, and has had a love of performing since he was a child. After years of being in the Theatre program, he would like to thank his loving parents for supporting him every step of the way.
Jade Autry

as Merriman

Jade Autry is currently Secretary for Taft Theatre's Thespian Troupe 4557. She enjoys participating in both acting and techinical theatre and has done so for several of Taft's productions such as The Drowsey Chaperone, Crazy For You, and The Curious Incident of The Dog In the Nightime. She is very thankful for the continuous support from her friends and family!
Neveah Cruz- Quintanilla

as Lane

Nevaeh Cruz is a senior at CommArts who has been a part of Taft Theatre since her freshman year. She is a very dedicated and creative artist in both tech and acting. She is a member of troupe 4557 and has made it to state for both group and solo in UIL Theatrical Design. She is excited to be playing Lane in The Importance of Being Ernest and she can't wait for everyone to watch the show!