The Details
Venue: The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot
311 South Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631
Length: Approx. 2 hours and 15 mins (plus a 15 minute intermission)
Genre: Musical/Comedy/Drama
Age Recommendation: 16 and up. Children under 10 will not be admitted to the theatre. All patrons must have a ticket. This production contains mature themes and language.
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Production Stage Manager: Kristin Serena
Costume Designer/Props Master: Zoe Wilber
Audio Engineer: Jacob Antisdel
Set Designer: Steve Cisneros
Lighting Designer: Kristin Serena
Running Crew: Cybelle Kaehler, Matthew Svoboda
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September 19-28, 2025
311 South Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631
Discounts for La Habra Residents, Students and Seniors!
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ADA Seating: ADA Row Seats 1, 2, 3 & 4, Row A Seats 2 & 4, and Row B Seats 2 & 4 are colored dark blue on the theatre map. These dedicated ADA chairs are located in the front rows on the right side of the theatre near an accessible entrance with no stairs. Please call or email the box office if you have any questions.
BE MORE CHILL
Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis Book by Joe Tracz
Based on the novel by Ned Vizzini
Directed by Steve Cisneros
Choreographer: Jennifer Kornswiet
Assistant Director: Cybelle Kaehler
Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.
MEET THE CAST & PRODUCTION TEAM
Sophia Blake (Christine) is delighted to be performing in her second Phantom Projects production! You may have spotted her on stage here recently as James in James & the Giant Peach. Other favorite roles include Schwarzy in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (STARS2000) and Chava in “Fiddler on the Roof” (STARS2000). She would like to thank her family and friends for their support as well as Phantom Projects for providing a space to be creative and perform. She really does love play rehearsal. Enjoy the show!
Bailey Alyssa Curtis (Jenna Rolan) is so excited to be playing Jenna Rolan! She has been performing since the age of 4 and her most memorable roles include Donna (Mamma Mia), Little Eva (Beautiful), Reno (Anything Goes), and Diana Morales (A Chorus Line). She is so honored to be in this show and wants to thank the cast, crew and production team for this amazing experience! Bailey recently graduated from FVHS and the FVHS Theatre, HBAPA, and MTAOC Musical Theatre programs. She is now a Freshman at CSUF in the Musical Theatre BFA program, and can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Jason Diaz (Jake) is very excited to be a part of the Phantom Phamily. He is a 2021 graduate from the High School program at UNCSA and is now a student at Citrus College. Recently, you might have seen him performing at Knott’s Berry Farm as a Calico Caroler. Some of his passions include songwriting for his band, Trip 134, singing a cappella, and going out to concerts and musicals with friends. Jason wants to thank his childhood drama teacher, the late Kristen Viszneki, for always pushing him to be himself.
Diego Huerta-Gutierrez (Rich) is so excited to rock out as Rich in his second show at Phantom Projects! Some of his past credits include Anthony in Sweeney Todd, and one of his absolute favorites, Claude in Hair. He would like to thank his family, amazing girlfriend, and friends for always supporting him in pursuing his passion. Finally, thanks to the cast and creative team for making this such a fun experience. Enjoy the show!!
Georgia Kate (Chloe) is ecstatic to be making her Phantom Projects debut in Be More Chill, reprising the role of Chloe after 8 years! After studying Musical Theater at Fullerton College, she is now a full-time Entertainment Cast Member at the Disneyland Resort. You might’ve last seen her as the titular role in Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas at the Chance Theater. Select credits include: Little Women (Jo March, Legendary Theatricals), Mamma Mia (Sophie, Temecula Valley Players), A Chorus Line (Maggie, California Theater), Sunday in the Park with George (Dot, Legendary Theatricals), and Grease (Sandy, Cabrillo Playhouse). Georgia would like to thank her friends, parents, and her loving boyfriend for being her biggest supporters.
Andrew Landeros (Michael) is an actor based in Chino Hills. He is so thrilled to be performing as Michael in Phantom’s production of Be More Chill. He has a BA in Acting from UCI and also brings educational performances to elementary school students bringing history to life in a fun and interactive way. He enjoys singing, hiking, and teaching theatre to the youth. You may have seen him in past Phantom shows such as Sweeney Todd and Mariachi Girl. He thanks his friends, family, and dog for all their endless support.
JP Martinez (Squip) is ecstatic to be making his debut at Phantom Projects in such an amazing and fun loving show! This has been a dream show of his for a while, and was one of the shows that initially introduced him to theatre. Being able to do this role, especially with such great friends in the same production, means the world to him. Previous roles include Zebulon in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Rose Center Theatre, Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, and Rocky In the Rocky Horror Show, both at Cabrillo Playhouse. Big thanks to his friends, family, teachers, and his papa who have helped guide him along the way! He hopes you enjoy the show as much as he has performing in it!
Joshua Michael Velez (Jeremy) is thrilled to be in his debut production with Phantom Projects. Favorite credits include: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour), PIPPIN (Pippin), INTO THE WOODS (Jack), A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHTS DREAM (LYSANDER). He also received two best acting awards through the Jerry Herman Awards, and performed in New York to receive a Jimmy Award. Joshua would like to thank his parents, his sister, his brother, his “new” parents, “new” brother, and “new” sisters for their unwavering support. Lastly, he would like to thank his wife, Britney, for her amazing patience, love, support, and kindness.
Nikki Taylor (Brooke) is thrilled to be apart of her first production with Phantom Projects.Nikki has played leading and supporting roles in productions such as The Little Mermaid (Aquata, Ariel Understudy), Something Rotten (Portia), and Wizard of Oz (Dorothy). She is especially thrilled to be a part of Be More Chill for the second time, a show she holds close to her heart. Passionate about storytelling and performance, Nikki continues to hone her craft in both onstage and behind-the-scenes aspects of theater.
Scott Di Lorenzo (Mr. Heere) is ecstatic about being a part of this production with this talented cast and crew. Ever since seeing Be More Chill on Broadway he knew he wanted to be in the show. Some of Scott‘s favorite past roles were Edna Turnblad in Hairspray (Bay Area Musicals), King Arthur in Monty Python’s Spamalot (West Valley Light Opera, Erma award for best actor) and Brian on Avenue Q New Conservatory Theatre and Tri Valley Repertory). Scott would love to thank his family and friends for all of the support, though a special shout out to his wife Jennifer for allowing him to play and supporting his dreams.
Steve Cisneros (Director, Set Designer) created Phantom Projects Theatre Group at the age of 17 and has overseen the daily operations of the troupe ever since. Guiding the organization to national acclaim, Phantom has performed at theatres all over the country and had two national tours that, unfortunately, came to a halt with the Covid closures. Phantom Pro-jects is a resident presenting group at the 1,251-seat La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts producing the annual Theatre for a Teen Audience Series. The troupe has been covered by every major TV station (including stations in France and Russia!) and newspaper thanks to the unique focus on arts education and accessibility. In 2021, The City of La Habra selected Phantom as the new managers and operators of the historic La Habra Depot Theatre. After 6 months of renovations, the troupe opened The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot. In 2024, La Habra and Phantom Projects agreed to extend their agreement until at least 2031.
Jennifer Kornswiet (Choreographer) is an award-winning choreographer and dance teacher from Orange County, California, and is thrilled to be joining Phantom Projects for the first time with this wonderful production. She made her Off-Broadway debut choreographing Waiting In The Wings: The Musical at The Theatre at St. Clement’s in New York City in Spring 2023, and won the BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Award for Best Original Choreography for her work. Jen has choreographed a variety of musical theatre productions including Cabaret, Newsies, Legally Blonde, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Addams Family, Elf, Mary Poppins, and Wonderland. She holds dual Bachelor of Arts Degrees from The Ohio State University in Film Studies and Strategic Communications, and was one of the emerging choreographers selected to be part of the 2019 Broadway Choreography Intensive through Dance Lab New York. Jen is currently choreographing multiple shows throughout Orange County, and is a dancer/performer in Disneyland parades. Thank you to mom, family, and friends for your unwavering support, and to this amazing cast for all of their hard work.
Cybelle Kaehler (Assistant Director) is a film and theatre director who strives to tell meaningful queer and female focused stories, often focusing on social issues. Her projects include directing and producing the new play “Restoration” at Hollywood Fringe, as well as directing “All The Things She Never Said” in the Morgan-Wixson
Theatre New Works Festival and “Alice in Wonderland” in the Morgan-Wixson Theatre Youth Education Series. Her latest short film, Tombé, won Best Student Film at
the Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood and at LA Sun Film Fest. She has worked at theater companies including South Coast Repertory, New Swan Shakespeare Festival, and Playground-LA. She is currently directing “Matilda” with Sophie Dance West’s Westside Players. Cybelle is thrilled to be back with Phantom Projects and would like to thank Steve, Jen, Kristin, Matthew, and this amazing cast and crew!