What’s On
Doctor Faustus
The Canon Shakespeare Company presents Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, directed by Jaime Fields!
It’s the classic feel-good story: boy meets demon. Boy requests inhuman knowledge and power. Demon requests boy’s soul for eternal damnation…
Okay, so maybe “feel-good” isn’t the right term, but you’re still sure to have a good time at this fresh take on Marlowe’s retelling of Doctor Faustus, the story of a dissatisfied scholar who sells his soul in exchange for magical power. Performed with only nine actors, this tense 110-minute play questions fate vs free will and how far we’re willing to go to get what we want.
Performances will run April 30th-May 17th at the Wyrd Hut. Tickets available here, with more information in the Ticket Booth.
Meet the Cast
Alec Henneberger
Doctor John FaustusAlec Henneberger (he/him) is an actor and director originally from Fairfax, VA, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Theater from George Mason University. A founding member of The Canon, he most recently directed Julius Caesar, Henry IV parts 1&2, and As You Like It, in addition to appearing as Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night, Jess in The Complete Work of William Shakespeare, Abridged, and Proteus in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. For the foreseeable future, he will continue dedicating his work to making the Bard for everyone, and to creating theater that brings communities closer together.
Isabella Giordano
MephistophelesFight & Intimacy CoordinatorIsabella (she/they) is a classically trained actor, experienced fight choreographer, intimacy director, teacher and multidisciplinary theatre artist. She just recently moved to the PNW to continue pursuing her love for the stage! Last year she founded Rotten in Denmark Productions, and she is excited to be working closely again with Canon Shakespeare. Some of Isabella’s favorite Shakespeare roles include Hermione in The Winter's Tale, Macduff in Macbeth, and Mark Antony in Julius Caesar. She is looking forward to continue living this life-long dream of creating art and fostering community! Solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris… misery loves company.
Chloe Peterson
Lucifer, Evil Angel, Vintner, DuchessChloe (she/her) is incredibly excited to join this wonderful cast in Doctor Faustus. She has a wide range of experience in theater, her most recent being Goneril in King Lear, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Casca in Julius Caesar, and Sebastian in Twelfth Night. Her most recent stage management credits include Henry IV, The Greenbriar Ghost, and I Want You. She can’t wait to get up to some crazy shenanigans in this show.
Ryan Pfeiffer
Good Angel, Friar #1, Emperor, Old ManRyan (he/him) is excited for another show with Canon; from historical (Henry IV) to comical (Twelfth Night) to tragical (Julius Caesar), each & every production has been amazing, and always will be.
Thank you, Jaime, for your wonderful direction; thank you, Ivey, for your incredible managing; thank you, cast & crew & Canon board members, for all your hard work & dedication.
“Once more…dear friends!”
Justin Duff
Robin the Clown, Scholar #1, Pope, Alexander the Great, Demons (Wrath, Lechery)Justin (he/they) is thrilled to be working with the wonderful cast and crew at The Canon Shakespeare Company. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he began his acting career in local university and civic theatre productions, Justin went on to graduate with a PhD in Divinity from the University of St Andrews in Scotland. After teaching for a couple years at St Andrews, he relocated to Portland to work as a bookseller and performance artist. His previous credits include Bill Sykes (Oliver!, Stumptown Stages) and Perchik (Fiddler on the Roof, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre). He is also excited to play Wiesel and other featured roles in Broadway Rose Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Newsies.
Tristan Roseff
Scholar #2, Cardinal of Lorraine, Horse Courser, Demons (Belcher, Pride, Gluttony)Tristan Roseff (he/him) is excited to be part of Doctor Faustus, taking on the roles of Scholar, Devil, Horse-Courser, and the Cardinal of Lorraine. Previous credits include Henry Clerval in Frankenstein, Wilmer Cook in The Maltese Falcon, and Duke in The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Tristan holds a BA in Theatre from Eastern Washington University and is a champion juggler. He would like to thank the cast, crew, and audience for supporting live theatre—enjoy the show!
Parker Brown
Rafe, Valdez, Friar #2, Duke, Paramour, Demons (Envy)Parker Brown (he/him) is an actor and director with a BFA in Acting/Directing from Pacific Lutheran University. His recent works include Juror #2 in 12 Incompetent Jurors (Ekklesia), The Creature in I Am Frankenstein (Magenta), and Little John in Ballad of the Merry Folx (Torchsong). He would like to thank the director for this wonderful opportunity, the cast for creating such a lovely community, his family and friends for their everlasting support, and of course his dog Anna who he loves very much!
Maryellen Wood
Cornelius, Knight, Helen of Troy, Demons (Beelzebub, Devil-woman, Beliol, Covetousness, Sloth)Maryellen (she/her) is excited to be working again with Canon Shakespeare Company after previously playing Lucius in their production of Julius Caesar! You might have seen her around town as Ophelia in Hamlet (Portland Shakespeare Project), Young Girl in Blood Wedding (Shaking the Tree Theatre), Young Mitsy in Who’s Who (Fertile Ground Festival/Rogue Pack), Corin in Mimetic Desire (Salt & Sage), and Regan in King Lear (Rotten in Denmark Productions). Dabbling in other theatre mediums, she directed Duck & Cover at Chapel Theatre Play Festival, Assistant Directed for Shaking the Tree’s production of Dancing on the Sabbath, and is currently working on her adaptation of the 18th century play The Belle’s Stratagem.
Owen Webb
WagnerOwen (any pronouns) holds a BFA in performance from SOU. You may have previously seen them in the Canon's production of Henry IV 1& 2 as Westmoreland, as well as working with Puppeteers for Fears for the past two summers. Owen would like to thank all of their friends and family who have supported them on their journey as a theater artist.
Ivey Rhyson
Stage ManagerIvey Rhyson (she/they) has a (distant) background in musical theater, and is excited to make her debut as a stage manager. This experience has reignited her interest and commitment to theater, both on and off stage. Passionate about community, education, and theater, working with The Canon is a dream. Special thanks to her husband, Alex for all his support.
Jaime Fields
DirectorJaime Fields (she/her) has been backstage or in the booth since her sophomore year of high school, resulting in a fairly unhealthy sleep schedule. Recent shows include Sauced Shakes: Romeo & Juliet (director) and Julius Caesar (stage manager) with Canon Shakespeare Company, Jeeves at Sea (sound designer) with Magenta Theater, and Fezziwig's Fortune (sound designer & booth operator) with Twilight Theatre. She hopes you enjoy the show!