
Struggling to escape her dysfunctional family, 16 year old Keyonna imagines herself living within a fantasy; a fantasy in which she has conversations with Natalie Portman. A melancholic story tailored around the idea of escapism, the play “All the Natalie Portmans” by C.A. Johnson is all about the hardships that come with love, family, and chasing dreams. Audiences will be immersed within Keyonna’s story as she carries hope in the face of adversity, all in the name of achieving Hollywood stardom. Will Keyonna be able to make her dreams come true? Or will her life in poverty prove to be too difficult of a situation for her to overcome? Find out in “All the Natalie Portmans!”
Cast
Diwe Augustin-Glave*/Keyonna

Perry Reed/Samuel

Cassandra Miller/Chantel

Cassandra is honored to be a part of this lovely cast. She is a performing artist, educator, and birth worker in Cleveland Ohio. She is passionate about utilizing arts and education in a holistic way to cultivate a better community. On stage, she has performed with Cain Park, Karamu, Seat of the Pants, Mamai Theatre, Borderlight, and in many Playhouse Square Partnerships. She is a choreographer and has created pieces with Near West Theatre for both their youth and mainstage productions. She is a company member of Blakk Jakk Dance Collective and a Teaching Artist at Cleveland Public Theatre. All glory to God!
Cristal Christian*/Ovetta

Cristal Christian was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio. She has also been a part of several local productions in Cleveland including the “Mountain Top”, “Diary of an Old Men”, “ One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show”, “The Wiz”, and “ Purses”, “Colored Girls” and TIPS the movie. What drives Cristal is creating and producing her own comedic content. Cristal was also apart of the original cast of “Our Lady of Common Sorrows”. Cristal recently started a career in Stand Up Comedy. She is super excited to continue her amazing theatre journey!
Maria Maggard*/Natalie Portman

Maria Maggard (Natalie) is a Cleveland-based theatre artist and arts administrator, thrilled to be on-stage at Cain Park for the first time! She holds a B.A. in Theatre from Baldwin Wallace University and is a proud member of The Society of American Fight Directors. Huge thanks to this wonderful cast, crew, and leadership of Jeannine and Rebecca. She also thanks her family, friends, and partner for every ounce of support and laughter.
Production Staff
Jeannine Gaskin/Director
Rebecca Moseley/Stage Manager
Lin Godsey/Wardrobe Supervisor & Costume Shop Manager
Mia Jones/Costume Designer
William Drury/Lighting Designer
Scott Stanley/Production Manager & Sound Designer
Marcus Long/Assistant Sound Designer & Soundboard Operator
Mekenzie Keogh/Company Manager
Walter Boswell/Scenic Designer
Walter is a Cleveland-based theatre artist and is happy to be working at Cain Park. His scenic designs have been seen at Beck Center for the Arts, Ensemble Theatre, Baldwin Wallace College, Dobama Theatre, Karamu House, Lorain County Community College, Playwrights Local, and Theatre in the Circle. He also spent 18 years as the scenic and lighting designer for Middlebury College’s Breadloaf summer program. Walter received the Cleveland Critics Circle Award for Scenic Design of The Adding Machine at Lorain County Community College in 1984 and The Hairy Ape at Ensemble Theatre in 2017.
Stephen Vase-Hansell/Technical DIrector
Louis Semenoro/Lightboard Director
Steven Bowen/Carpenter
Hunter Vase-Hasell/Carpenter
Michael Georgakopoulos/A2
Ian Hinz/Cain Park General Manager
Showtimes & Tickets
Wednesday September 24th @ 7:00 pm Alma Theater (Preview)
Friday September 26th @ 7:00 pm Alma Theater (Opening)
Saturday September 27th @ 7:00 pm Alma Theater
Sunday September 28th @ 2:00 pm Alma Theater
Thursday October 2nd @ 7:00 pm Alma Theater
Friday October 3rd @ 7:00 pm Alma Theater