Cate is a recent graduate of the U of O, with a degree in Theater and History. Though this is her first show at Lane, the experience has been amazing. Other memorable roles include Constanze in Amadeus (VLT), Cinderella in Into The Woods (VLT), Chris Gorman in Rumors (U of O), and Louise in The Underpants (ACE). Cate’s plans for the future include moving to do professional theater and becoming the next Martha Stewart, only better!

Elizabeth has been in several productions, including Macbeth, Death Takes A Holiday, and The Oldest Living Graduate. After many years, she is glad to be back on stage and looks forward to many more roles in the future. “Love to my family, my husband of 20 years, and our three beautiful sons!”

Dylan was last seen as Peter Trofimov in LCC’s Main Stage production of The Cherry Orchard. A full time art student, Dylan is grateful for the opportunity to take part in the first ever production of what he feels is an outstanding original work. Some of his previous roles include Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, James in In The Waiting Room (Spring Inspirations ’06), and “Cherdyakov” in The Good Doctor. Dylan will next be appearing in LCC’s production of Othello.

Last seen on LCC’s Main Stage in Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, Matt has performed in a handful of quality productions since moving to Eugene in early 2005. At the VLT, he has appeared in Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile and in Friedrich Durrenmatt’s The Visit. A few of his most memorable characters at LCC include Dogberry in William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, “Writer” in Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor, Tim Allgood in Michael Frayn’s Noises Off, and Lysander in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Last season, Matt was awarded Lane’s Faculty Recognition Award for Most Outstanding Theatre Student.

This is Caitlin’s second (and last) year at LCC. She will be transferring to God-Knows-Where University as a Theater Arts major and plans to achieve a BFA. Recent plays at LCC include Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard as Varya, Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing as Ursula, and Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor as “The Defenseless Creature”. Last, but not least, Caitlin would like to thank the cast for going through such an amazing learning experience with her.

Last seen in The Cherry Orchard as Anya, Mootz is honored to be a part of such an inventive cast and crew. She has also appeared here at LCC as Hero in Much Ado About Nothing and “The Audition Girl” in The Good Doctor. Mootz would like to thank everyone in the theater department for sharing their own unique talents.

Ralph began his professional career 34 years ago at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California, and the National Shakespeare Festival. His training led him to a BFA in 1974 from San Diego’s USIU School Of Performing Arts. He has been instrumental in the creation of three professional theaters, including the San Diego Repertory and the Willamette Repertory of Eugene. His own repertory experiences include being a member of the resident companies at the Mark Taper Forum (Improvisational Theatre Project), LA Shakespeare Festival, The LA Free Public Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and the ground breaking street performing group Indian Magique. His training has also come from working professionals who believed the only way to portray a human being is to study humanity. Over the past twenty years, he has been a radio talk show host with talk shows in Seattle, Portland, Honolulu, and Eugene. Ralph has done numerous television appearances, commercials, and films.

Johnny has done some stuff before Ruby, most recently directing VLT’s Stage Left hit production of Waiting For Godot, and appearing as The Visitor in VLT’s Main Stage hit production of Picasso At The Lapin Agile. After Ruby, he will probably do some other stuff.

has many wonderful things to say about his subject, but in the interest of time, he will just say this: He is very lucky to be working with such a talented crew on this amazing play. Sam will next be appearing in LCC’s production of Othello.

Jun’s previous roles include a bus driver in Word On The Bus (Spring Inspirations ’05) and a doctor in In The Waiting Room (Spring Inspirations ’06). Being a part of Ruby has been quite an experience for Jun, “because this performance is about what we usually don’t see and try to stay away from unconsciously.” He adds: “Enjoy the show!”

Chip feels privileged to start off his theater career here at Lane Community College with the talented director Benjamin Newman. Chip just graduated from a “leading role” year at South Eugene High School, where he played the memorable roles of Officer Lockstock in Urinetown: The Musical and Romeo in Romeo & Juliet. Chip was last seen on the LCC Main Stage in Kiss Me Kate as Paul with Lane Summer Musical Theater. Chip would like to thank the cast and crew for being like siblings he’s never had: “I truly love them”; his mom for standing by him: “I’ll love you more than you you’ll ever know”; and to Ben for trusting him with his heart and soul: “I love you Ben.” He adds, “Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show.”