The Shakespeare Company at UCLA (SCU) is the university’s only student-run classical theater group, dedicated to producing bold, imaginative, and accessible performances for the UCLA and greater Los Angeles communities. We focus especially on Shakespearean works, while also embracing new student-written pieces and a variety of theatrical styles. With three to four full-length productions a year, plus our beloved Evening of Shakespeare cabaret, all of our shows are entirely student-acted, directed, and designed. We welcome participants of all experience levels and majors—if you have a passion for theater, there’s a place for you here.
Beyond the stage, SCU fosters a vibrant creative community through workshops, educational events, parties, and fundraisers. We’re committed to cultivating a space where students can learn, collaborate, and celebrate the arts—whether they’re first-time performers or seasoned theater-makers. As part of UCLA’s wider tradition of student theater, we aim to make classic works feel fresh, visionary, and truly our own.
Kosi Eguchi
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Executive Director
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Class of 2027
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Theater Major (Acting Emphasis)
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Favorite Play/Movie: Good Will Hunting
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Hometown: San Diego, CA
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My first time seeing a movie in the theater, I jumped out of my seat and got in front of the projector to dance with the penguins of Happy Feet.
Mia Perez
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Co-Chief Operating Officer
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Class of 2028
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Theater Major (Integrated Studies Emphasis)
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Favorite Play: Failure: A Love Story by Philip Dawkins
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Hometown: Orange County, California
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Fun Fact: Lin Manuel Miranda ran away from my friends and I after taking a picture with only one of us.
Adrianne Gaor
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Co-Social Outreach Chair
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Class of 2027
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Theater Major (Acting Emphasis)
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Favorite Play/Movie: Amèlie (2001)
Sami Kuncharapu
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Co-Director of Educational Outreach
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Class of 2028
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Major: Theater Major (Acting Emphasis)
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Favorite Play: Dance Nation by Clare Barron
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Hometown: San Ramon, CA
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Fun Fact: I share a birthday with spider-man!
Jack Lawrence
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Co-Production Manager
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Theatre Major (Costume Design Emphasis)
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Class of 2027
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Hometown: San Jose
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Favorite Play: Phantom of the Opera
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Fun fact: I work as an Interior Designer on my free time/during the summers!
Cypress Cai
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Co-Artistic Director
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Class of 2027
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Theater Major (Integrated Studies Emphasis)
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Favorite Play: The Language Archive by Julia Cho
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Hometown: Pasadena, California
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Fun Fact: My high school superlative was “Most Likely to Feature in a RSC Learning Zone Video.”
Noah Massabki
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Finance Director
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Class of 2027
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Theater Major (Acting Emphasis)
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Favorite Play: Hamlet
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Hometown: Los Angeles, California
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Fun Fact: During a game of hide and seek, my sister accidentally cut off my pinky toe!
Bella Noor
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Co-Social Outreach Chair
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Class of 2027
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Theater Major (Acting Emphasis)
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Favorite Play: Macbeth, Wicked, and O'Beautiful by Theresa Rebeck
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Hometown: Los Angeles
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Fun Fact: I am a direct descendant of Witch 3 from Macbeth. Also, I can wiggle my ears!
Salem Hansen
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Co-Production Chair
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Class of 2027
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Theater Major (Design and Production Emphasis)
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Favorite Play/Movie: E.T.
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Hometown: Aurora, Colorado
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Fun Fact: I have a growing collection of teas.
James Stutts III
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Co-Artistic Director
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Class of 2027
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Theater Major (Integrated Studies Emphasis)
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Favorite Play: Julius Caesar
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Hometown: Encinitas, California
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Fun Fact: I am a two time Turkey Trot athlete, winning a bronze (participation) medal at both events.
Gabrielle Winnett
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Media and Marketing Chair
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Class of 2027
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Theater Major (Musical Theater Emphasis)
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Favorite Play: Defying Gravity by Jane Anderson
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Hometown: Novato, CA
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Fun Fact: I beatbox for my acapella group!
Libby Bezdek
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Co-Director of Educational Outreach
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Class of 2027
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Theater Major (Musical Theater Emphasis)
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Favorite Play: Twelfth Night and Macbeth
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Hometown: San Diego
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Fun Fact: When I was 9 years old I went to a rodeo and tackled a baby goat during half time
Sora Isogai
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Co-Production Chair
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Class of 2028
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Theater Major (Stage Management Emphasis)
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Hometown - Kanagawa, Japan & Taipei, Taiwan
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Favorite Play - & Juliet
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Fun Fact - I have a black belt in karate!​
