222 CAST
Fall 2024
I ADEFICHA
"Bettie 5"
Collective Rage
I Adeficha (they/them) is a writer, performer, and the author of Rummage (Little A, 2017). Recent productions include S’Will 24: Julius Caesar (Asst. Director), Next to Normal (Diana Goodman, Selma Arts Center), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II, Selma Arts Center) Rent (Ensemble, Fresno State Theater Company), and Zoot Suit (Hoba/Pachuca Trio, Selma Arts Center). They currently serve on the board of The Fools Collaborative.
KARINA BALFOUR
"Bettie 2"
Collective Rage
Karina Balfour is an adjunct instructor of Theatre at Fresno City College. She earned her BA in Theatre (Fresno State) and MFA in Acting Pedagogy (University of Alabama). Karina spent 9 years in Philadelphia, PA and Atlanta, GA performing in regional theatres and teaching at several colleges. Most recently she was seen in UR Here’s Dance Nation and directed UR Here’s reading of The Nether. Since returning to Fresno, she has also performed in The Wolves (Fresno State), Gentleman’s Guide… (SAC), Book of Will (Stageworks), The Humans (FCC), Matilda (CMT) and Zoot Suit (SAC); and directed The Line (FCC) and No Easy Road to Freedom (FCC). Catch her in both Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Centerstage Clovis) and Hand to God (FCC) this fall!
ALLISON BOTELLO-NIETO
"Bettie 3"
Collective Rage
Allison Botello-Nieto is excited to be apart of her first UR HERE Theater play as well, as her first non-musical play. Allison has been an active participant in the Central Valley theatre scene since 2016. Some of her favorite roles include Mrs.Peacock (Clue the Musical), Cat in the Hat (Seussical the Musical), Norma (Hands on a Hardbody) and many more. Allison would like to thank everyone involved in the show for their hard work and dedication to keeping the arts alive in Fresno! Finally, she would like to thank her unconditionally loving and supportive Husband Josh for encouraging her to step out of her comfort zone by auditioning for a crazy show called Collective Rage: A Tale in Five Betties!
SUNSHINE CAPPELLETTI
"Bettie 1"
Collective Rage
Sunshine Cappelletti, is happy to be back on stage with UR Here Theater having participated in previous readings. Originally from Fresno, she studied back east and had the fortune of working the Regional Theatre circuit from Ohio to New York to Washington DC. When not busy playing her fulltime role of 'Mom' to her 11 and 8 year old sons, she likes to spend her weekends riding her bike outdoors. Thank you for supporting local arts!
CAMILLE GASTON
"Bettie 4"
Collective Rage
HALEY WHITE
DIRECTOR
Camille (she/her) performs with many local theatre companies, notably with Good Company Players, the Selma Arts Center, and the Fools Collaborative (where she is also a board member and the head of their "Empower" division). Up next: The Secret Garden, opening September 19th at Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater.
Collective Rage
Gina (she/her) is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Fresno State where she specializes in Latinx theatre, acting, and directing. Recent credits with the University Theatre include Sanctuary City by Martyna Majok and Electricidad by Luis Alfaro. She currently collaborates with the ArteVism Fellowship of the Pan Valley Institute in the San Joaquin Valley and serves as the National Chair of Representation, Equity and Diversity for the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival. Dr. SandÃ-DÃaz earned a Ph.D. (2017) and an M.A (2007) in Theatre from the University of Kansas, and a B.A in Performing Arts from the Universidad Nacional (2005) in Costa Rica, where she is originally from.
ALLISON BOTELLO-NIETO "Bettie"
AMBER SMITH
STAGE MANAGER
Collective Rage
Jizzel (she/her) is a Fresno State graduate with acting and stage managing experience. She performed as Hawkins in the Fresno State University Theatre production of Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus. During her time at Fresno State, she served as Stage Manager for the Contemporary Dance Ensemble productions of Not What It Seems (2022)Â and Connections (2023). She also staged managed the mainstage production of 4,000 Miles for the University Theatre in 2022.