Always...Patsy Cline at Garden Theatre

LICENSED BY THE FAMILY AND ESTATE OF PATSY CLINE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Musical clearances secured and used by permission.

Any taping, filming, recording or broadcast of this play (musical or otherwise) is strictly prohibited.

For licensing information on Always...Patsy Cline and all Ted Swindley shows, visit www.alwayspatsycline.com or contact Joan Kovats, (203) 978-0102.

SETTING:

1975 and Patsy Cline’s past

MUSICAL SYNOPSIS & PUBLISHING CREDITS

ACT ONE

HONKY TONK MERRY GO ROUND

BACK IN BABY’S ARMS

ANYTIME

WALKIN AFTER MIDNIGHT

I FALL TO PIECES

IT WASN’T GOD WHO MADE

HONKY TONK ANGELS

COME ON IN

Frank Simon/Stan Gardner

Acuff Rose Music, Inc.

Bob Montgomery

Talmont Music, Inc.

Herbert Happy Lawson

Unichappel Music, Inc.

Don Hecht/Alan Block

Acuff Rose Music, Inc.

Hank Cochran/Harlan Howard

Sony/Tree Publishing, Inc.

JD Miller

Peer International, Co.

VF “Pappy” Stewart (AND SIT RIGHT DOWN)

YOUR CHEATING HEART

STUPID CUPID

YOU BELONG TO ME

SAN ANTONIO ROSE

LOVESICK BLUES

Acuff Rose Music, Inc.

Hank Williams, Sr.

Acuff Rose Music, Inc./Warner Chappell

Neil Sedaka/Howard Greenfield EMI Music Publishing

King/Price/Stewart Ridgeway Music

Bob Wills

Bourne Co.

Irving Mills/C. Friend Emi Music Publishing

SWEET DREAMS

SHE’S GOT YOU

THREE CIGARETTES

ACT TWO

Don Gibson

Acuff Rose Music, Inc.

Hank Cochran

Sony/Tree Publishing, Co.

Eddie Miller/WS Stevenson IN AN ASHTRAY

CRAZY

SEVEN LONELY DAYS

IF I COULD SEE THE WORLD

Acuff Rose Music, Inc.

Willie Nelson

Sony/Tree Publishing

Earl Schuman/Walden

Schuman/Marshall Brown Music Sales, Corp.

Sammy Masters/Richard Pope (THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD) MCA Publishing

JUST A CLOSER WALK (Traditional)

BLUE MOON OF KENTUCKY

GOTTA LOTTA RHYTHM

SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL

FADED LOVE

Bill Monroe

Peer International, Inc.

Barbara Ann Vaughn/WS Stevenson

Acuff Rose Music, Inc.

Charles Calhoun

Unichappel Music, Inc.

John Wills/Bob Wills Warner Chappell

HOW GREAT THOU ART (Traditional)

TRUE LOVE

IF YOU’VE GOT LEAVIN’

Cole Porter Warner Chappell

Wayne Walker/Webb Pierce ON YOUR MIND Polygram International

BILL BAILEY (Traditional)

NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“INSPIRATION

IS FOR AMATEURS. THE REST OF US JUST SHOW UP AND GET TO WORK.”

~ Chuck Close

This has always been one of my favorite quotes - it sums up perfectly the practical side of creativity, the nuts and bolts of the work we do in the theatre. Most days, inspiration seems a luxury we cannot afford.

There’s no argument that Patsy Cline was a practical gal, making simple music and even simpler words come alive by just “getting to work.” But there’s no denying that there was some kind of alchemy at work there too - her voice just ‘gets’ to you. It is undeniable. Fifty-seven years after her death that voice remains one of the most recognizable in 100 years of recording history.

So what’s the perfect recipe for showcasing the work of this singular artist? First and foremost it’s finding fellow artists that share Patsy’s process, who “show up and get to work.” Designers Will Spratt, Erin Miner, Gabs Gutierrez, and Jesse Munro have come together to strike the perfect balance between history and memory (which are never the same thing).

Second, it requires utilizing musicians who fully grasp the nuance and detail of Patsy’s music, authentically re-creating her sound. Musical Director Philip King and our terrific band create an audio scrapbook that takes us on a musical journey of both live performance and recollection.

And third - finding the absolute perfect two actors to embody the roles of Louise and Patsy. It’s hard for actors to play historical characters that live in the glow of the collective memory of the audience. But that’s what this show requires, and I couldn’t ask for more skilled and generous actors than Lucy Carney and Keisha Gill McNair.

I have so enjoyed watching this show take shape and can’t wait to share it with all of you! For in fact, it’s you that actually are our inspiration, the reason we all “show up and get to work.”

Katrina Ploof, Director

SPECIAL THANKS

The Garden Theatre would like to thank these extraordinary partners, without whom this production of Always...Patsy Cline would not be possible: City of Winter Garden, Toole’s Ace Hardware, and Hippodrome State Theatre.

There will be one 15-minute intermission.

As a courtesy to our performers and audience members, please mute and put away all cell phones and other personal electronic devices during the show. Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited within the building.

Any taping, filming, recording or broadcast of this play (musical or otherwise) is strictly prohibited.

THE CAST

Patsy Cline ....................................................................................................... KEISHA GILL MCNAIR

Louise Seger ................................................................................................................... LUCY CARNEY

Understudy for Patsy and Louise .............................................................................. TAY ANDERSON

THE BAND

Piano / Conductor .............................................................................................................PHILIP KING

Pedal Steel Guitar / Fiddle .................................................................................................. BO FRAZER

Drums ................................................................................................................................ TREY CROSS

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE

Author .......................................................................................................................... TED SWINDLEY

Author’s Representative ..................................................................................................JOAN KOVATS

Business Management ............................................................................................. MELANIE CLARK

Licensing Agent .............................................................................................. ERIK KOVATS-GIBSON

Original Music Director ............................................................................................ VICKI MASTERS

Band and Vocal Orchestrations .................................... AUGUST ERIKSMOEN, TONY MIGLIORE

Legal Counsel .................... CLAIR G. BURRILL, RICHARD GARMISE, SAWNIE R. ALDREDGE

THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Director ...................................................................................................................... KATRINA PLOOF

Music Director ...................................................................................................................PHILIP KING

Scenic Designer ....................................................................................................... WILLIAM SPRATT

Assistant Scenic Designer ................................................................................... SHANNON SINGLEY

Lighting Designer.............................................................................................................. ERIN MINER

Sound Designer ..............................................................................................................JESSE MUNRO

Costume Designer ................................................................................................... GABS GUTIERREZ

Wig & Make-Up Designer.................................................................... MARK ADAM RAMPMEYER

Properties Designer .................................................................................................... CASSIE KLINGA

Production Stage Manager ....................................................................................... MICHELLE SHEA

Dialect Coach .............................................................................................................. LORI L. ENGLER

Production Manager .................................................................................................... TRAVIS EATON

Technical Services Manager ............................................................................... OCEAS RODRIGUEZ

Company Manager................................................................................................ DARLA HAYWOOD

Master Electrician ................................................................................................... WILLIAM SPRATT

Assistant Master Electrician ................................................................................ MADISON RAMSEY

Audio Engineer (A1) ......................................................................................................... SOL RAMOS

Audio Assistant .......................................................................................................... ALEC WILLIAMS

Master Carpenter ............................................................................................................ BRETT DAVIS

Carpenter Assistant................................................................................................. PALOMA ALONSO

Load-in Crew ................................................................................................................. NICK ALLISON

Load-in Crew .....................................................................................................GUILLERMO GARCIA

Scenic Artist ........................................................................................................ OCEAS RODRIGUEZ

Costume Stitcher .................................................................................................. ELLEN GIRDWOOD

Costume / Wigs Run Crew ......................................................................................... AMANDA GAZY

Scenic / Props Run Crew........................................................................................ ANFERNY MUNOZ

Run Crew Chief ................................................................................................................. SAGE MILES

Spot Operator ................................................................................................................ NICK ALLISON

Spot Operator .......................................................................................................... TOM LIMBACHER

Run Crew Swing ...................................................................................................... PALOMA ALONSO

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

KEISHA GILL MCNAIR (Patsy Cline) is excited to be making her Garden Theatre debut! Keisha has been seen on stages around Central and Northeast Florida. Some of her favorite experiences include Diana Goodman in Next to Normal (Polk State Theatre); Alice Beane in Titanic; Rosie in Mamma Mia; Madam/Congregant in The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Dolly in One Man, Two Guvnors; Madame De La Grande Bouche in Beauty and the Beast; Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins; Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar; and Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Theatre Winter Haven). “Thank you to Katrina and Phil for the opportunity to sing this iconic music! Lots of love to Joshua, Adelaide, and the rest of the Fam Jam. Special thanks to all of YOU for supporting the arts! Nana and Pop-pa, this one is for you!”

LUCY CARNEY (Louise Seger) Lucy is thrilled to be making her debut at the Garden Theatre! Lucy has been performing in the Greater Orlando area for over 30 years, primarily at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre in over a dozen new plays during the annual PlayFest. She has also performed with the former Mad Cow Theatre, Civic Theatre of Central Florida, and notably was “Mrs. Potts” to Keisha’s “Wardrobe” in Theatre Winter Haven’s Beauty and the Beast (under the direction of Katrina Ploof and musical direction of Philip King!). She is immeasurably grateful to Katrina and Rob Anderson for this opportunity and to Phillip for his extraordinary musical wizardry. “To my cherished sidekick, Keisha Gill McNair – goodness gracious, gal, you are a wonder! And to my husband, Mike, and children, Tim, and Caroline, I dedicate this performance with all my love…“always.” My heartfelt thanks to all of you who have come out to support local theater!”

TAY ANDERSON (U/S Patsy Cline and Louise Seger) Tay is thrilled to be back at the Garden! Favorite Garden Theatre credits include: Bonnie in Bonnie and Clyde, Penny in Hairspray, and Ambrosia Pilar in A Tennessee Walk. Other favorite credits include: Enid in Legally Blonde: The Musical, Ethel in 42nd Street (Maine State Music Theatre); Marge Gelman in Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Katy Lane Murphy in Honky Tonk Laundry, Peggy Jones in The Andrews Brothers, Jeanne Coyne in What A Glorious Feeling, Lois Franklin in Life Could Be A Dream (Winter Park Playhouse). “Much love to my incredible family, Mom, Dad, CK, and Kaycee!”

WHO’S WHO IN THE CREATIVE TEAM

KATRINA PLOOF (Director) is delighted to return to the Garden Theatre, having previously directed the Garden’s productions of The Odd Couple and Deathtrap. Based in Central Florida since 1983 Katrina has directed, choreographed, and coached over 230 productions at theatres throughout the U.S. and Canada including the world premiere of T.K. Lee’s Paper Thin and the regional premiere of Tectonic Theatre Project’s groundbreaking work, The Laramie Project. Other productions include works by Chekov, Shaw, Sondheim, Ibsen, Wilder, Wasserstein and McNally. Also an acting coach and teacher, Katrina has been adjudicating theatre festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada for over 20 years and has been a member of the Lincoln Center Theatre Directors Laboratory since 2000. She is the daughter of a music teacher and a vocalist. When she isn’t working on a show she can be found in her garden cooking for friends and hanging out with her much-loved terrier pup, Talley.

PHILIP KING (Music Director) is an active bass-baritone, pianist, composer, and conductor based in Central Florida. For the past seven years, he has held the position of Resident Music Director of Theatre Winter Haven, where he has served as Music Director for dozens of music theatre productions as well as being the founding conductor of the Theatre Winter Haven Choir. Philip has also appeared on stage and composed incidental music for many professional, regional, and educational theatre productions. In addition to theatrical work, Philip is the Director of Music for Hope Presbyterian Church, where he serves as choral director and organist. Outside of his demanding performance schedule, Philip maintains a private teaching studio and composes music that illuminates text through art song and choral writing.

WILLIAM SPRATT (Scenic Designer) William has been an industry professional for 18 years. From his humble beginnings in a small Georgia town, to the mean streets of Broadway and the Las Vegas strip, he has built his career with hopes and dreams. Credits include: lighting designs for Grammy winners Calvin Richardson, Allyson Krauss, Robert Plant, and The All-American Rejects. He has designed and painted installations for The Appleton Museum of Art, The High Museum of Art, and the Phoenix Art Museum. World Premier scenic designs include: Paper Thin, Giant Steps, and La Santa. He was also Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” in 2006.

ERIN MINER (Lighting Designer) Erin has been a lighting designer in Central Florida since 1978 for both theatre and dance companies. She is always happy to be back at the Garden Theatre. Some previous Garden Theatre shows are: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Deathtrap, and Big. She is very honored to be working again with Katrina Ploof. “Thank you for “Always” supporting local theater! Your support is needed now more than ever.”

JESSE MUNRO (Sound Designer) Jesse has designed and engineered sound for over 100 concert, musical, and stage play productions, and was the resident Sound Designer and Director of Operations at Theatre Winter Haven until 2022. He has worked in and managed permanent sound installations at over a dozen performing arts and large events facilities in Central Florida. He also has over 25 years’ experience in corporate accounting, management, and information technology, specializing in insurance, real estate development, nonprofit, and government, and is currently the Chief of Finance and IT for the Stallings Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida.

GABS GUTIERREZ (Costume Designer) Gabs is happy to return to the Garden Theatre after working as the Costume Designer for All Shook Up. You can find Gabs all over Central Florida working at local theaters like Orlando Family Stage and Orlando Shakes, backstage working entertainment costuming at Universal Studios, sewing at Metropolis Productions and running wardrobe at Cirque Du Soleil: Drawn to Life. Follow Gabs for more @gabs.costumes on IG.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CREATIVE TEAM

MARK ADAM RAMPMEYER (Wig and Make-Up Designer) Mark is very happy to be returning to the Garden Theatre. Most recently his designs were seen here in All Shook Up. Locally his work has also been seen in the CFC Arts production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and their upcoming Youth Theatre production of Into the Woods. Other credits include the Broadway productions of West Side Story, Lysistrata Jones, The Farnsworth Invention, Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, 42nd Street, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, All Shook Up, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. Thank you to all who continue to support him on this journey. *peep*

CASSIE KLINGA (Props Designer) (She/Her) has stage managed Waiting for Godot, The Threepenny Opera, and The Confluence Dance Project. Cassie was the Props Designer for House of Blue Leaves, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda the Musical, and The Rocky Horror Show. To see Cassie on stage, she is currently working on Seussical the Musical as Gertrude McFuzz, with Little Radical Theatrics Inc. as well as The Manda-larody for the 2024 Orlando Fringe Festival.

SHANNON SINGLEY (Assistant Scenic Designer) This is Shannon’s first experience with the Garden Theatre, as she spends her daylight hours teaching Technical Theatre and serving as Technical Director at a magnet arts high school program. Shannon has spent most of her backstage career doing lighting design, directing, and stage managing, and is enjoying the broadening horizon into scenic design. She earned her bachelor’s from Rollins College and her master’s at NYU.

MICHELLE SHEA (Stage Manager) is an Orlando-based Stage Manager who has worked throughout Central Florida at numerous theatres and production companies such as Theater West End, Orlando Fringe, and Encore and most recently working as a Stage Manager for Orlando Family Stage. She currently works as a Production Assistant for Disney Cruise Line. When she is outside of the theatre Michelle enjoys making pottery and spending time with her dog, Sasha.

LORI L. ENGLER (Dialect Coach) is an actor and dialect coach who has worked on productions for Garden Theatre, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Theatre Winter Haven, Ocala Civic Theatre, Venice Theatre, Ritz Theater Sanford, Lake Highland Preparatory School, Florida Southern College, and Polk State College. Favorite coaching credits include: Murder on the Orient Express; Titanic; Dracula; It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play; Underneath the Lintel; and the world premiere of Paper Thin. Lori also coaches privately for auditions and educational theatre.

TED SWINDLEY (Author) Ted Swindley is internationally known as known as writer and director of the popular musical, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. He is the founding artistic director of STAGES REP in Houston, Texas. He was also named to the Esquire Magazine’s register of outstanding Americans in arts and letters. Mr. Swindley was the recipient of the Los Angeles Dramalogue Award for outstanding direction of CARNAL KNOWLEDGE by Jules Feiffer. Currently, he is president of TED SWINDLEY PRODUCTIONS, INC., a theatrical licensing and consulting company, and continues his 30-year career writing plays and musicals, consulting and mentoring playwrights, as well as directing plays for various theatres throughout the U.S. and abroad. Mr. Swindley is an active member of THE DRAMATISTS GUILD OF AMERICA and STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS.

Rebecca Roper Proscenium Arch

There is a physical space in the theatre that serves as a bridge between the audience and the actors. It is called a proscenium arch - a gateway and connector. The proscenium of the Garden is named in honor of our Founding Board President’s volunteer service since March 2003, her leadership, and a passion for the arts that changed a community.

Box Office Info

Tickets are available online at gardentheatre.org or by calling 407-877-GRDN (4736). Discounts available for parties of 10 or more. For more information call 407-877-4736 ext. 208 or jean@gardentheatre.org.

Due to the nature of live performance, events, performers, dates, and times are subject to change. Seating policy – All late seating will be at the discretion of the House Manager and cannot be guaranteed. Please arrive early.

House Rules – Any photography, audio, or video recording of this performance is strictly prohibited. House management reserves the right to remove disruptive guests. No outside food or drink; no concessions will be offered at this performance.

Accessibility – Kindly arrange any special needs, including wheelchair accessible seating, with the Box Office staff. House management will provide assisted listening devices upon request.

Returns and Exchanges – There are no refunds on tickets to Garden Theatre events. All sales are final. There is a $5 exchange fee on ticket orders. Ticket exchanges must be made at least 24 hours prior to the performance. No credit will be given. Subscribers are exempt from this fee.

Restrooms – Restrooms are located on the second floor via the grand staircase through the double doors near concessions. The lobby restroom is meant for those guests with difficulty accessing the second floor.

Root Donors

Just as roots are vital to a garden’s growth, our Root Donors are vital to Garden Theatre’s prosperity. Donors who are acknowledged through permanent recognition on our donor tree have contributed $5,000 or above to the Garden Theatre Restoration Campaign between 2004 and January 15, 2015, OR have bestowed a one-time cash donation of at least $10,000. The gifts of these donors contribute to future developments and growth of the Garden Theatre for years to come.

Anonymous A. Friends’ Foundation

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

Advent Health

Avie and Jeanne Abramowitz

Annette and George Spigener

Bill and Nancy Yarger

Bob and Dianna Duffy

Cappleman, Inc.

City of Winter Garden

Charles W. and Wesley McMillan

Clarence Otis and Jacqueline Bradley

Danniel Petro

Darden Restaurants Foundation

Diamond R Fertilizer

DL Foundation

Dr. P. Phillips Charities

Dr. William and Phaedra Steele

Duke Energy

Harold and Rosy Mills

Harriett’s Trust

The Bob Allen Family Foundation

Christopher and Jean Boone

Clear Channel Outdoor

David F. Baldree and Derek Carter

Bray Ace Hardware

Diana and Fred Chambers

Lucy Carney

Keith Davenport

David and Nancy Deskins

Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Laura Firth

Will and Rosemary Gates

Randy Griswold

Dr. and Mrs. H.E. Gross

The Hangry Bison

Hoagland Law

Anonymous

James D. Atchison

William and Kathy Barrett

Katherine Dellacasa

Alex and Jesse Douglas

Edgewater Hotel

Larry Henrichs

Richard Akers

George and Peggy Albu

Kristy and Barry Altland

Anonymous

Melinda Antalek

Dick and Andrea Batchelor

Chad Bratschi

Jacob Bucciarelli

Christopher and Kristine Bunnell

Tom Carto

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Devins

Ron Eberhardt

Russ Elms

Barbara A. Finazzo

Joanne Garner

Isabel G. Brislenn

Jack Holloway Foundation

Jack H. Ross Groves, Inc.

John C. Walsh in Memory of Deborah

Smith Walsh

John and Sharyn Murphy

Keene Properties, Inc.

Keith Davenport

Keith Smith and Marc Caglia

Larry and Harriette Grimes

Mary and Dick Nunis

McAllister Foundation

Morgridge Family Foundation

Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs

Orlando Health

Publix Super Markets Charities

R.C. Kesslers

Raymer and Dean Maguire

Rebecca Roper

Ronald W. Sikes

S.C. Battaglia Foundation

Luminary Circle ($5,000+ Gifts)

Crabtree Ink Market to Table Pilars Martini & Loft

Director’s Club ($2,500+ Gifts)

Freddi and James Goodrich

Corey and Shannon Hoagland

In Honor of Larry Payne

Producer’s Club ($1,000+ Gifts)

Nancy Juron

Kendra Scott, LLC

Steven Kittendorf

Rosemary O’Shea

Shaunessey Quinn

Rotary Club of Winter Garden

Van and Carol Sher

Dr. Mark Stuart

Universal Orlando Foundation

Featured Star ($500+ Gifts)

Matthew Jassak

Kim Kiraly

Greg Mason

Nulman Mediation Services

Omni Productions

Lanny Reddick

Dr. David J. Romano and Dr. Joyce C. Romano

Resident Artist ($150+ Gifts)

Glenn Herbert Hansen

Walt and Sue Herscher

Elizabeth Johnson

Junebug Foundation - Randy and Jamie June

Richard and Martha Kessler

Christopher Laue

Michael Lewellen

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lindsey

James and Sarah Martin

The Mary Palmer Family Foundation

Jimmy Mattos

Matt and Teresa McGrew

Geoffrey Moehl

Susie and Ken Ng

Debra S. O’Grattan

State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture

State of Florida Historic Preservation

SunTrust

The Bond Foundation

The Brown Family Foundation

The Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation

The Roper Family Foundation, Inc.

Tim’s Wine Market

United Arts of Central Florida

Universal Orlando Foundation

Valencia College

Valencia Foundation

Walt Disney World

Ward Britt Family

Whitney Morse

Winifred and Joel Sharp

Winter Garden Community Redevelopment

West Orange Junior Service League

Dr. Rafael Pinero and Dennis Dunham

Roper Family Foundation

Becky Roper and Mike Soucy

Keith Smith and Marc Caglia

Kathryn Ustler

Dr. Joe and Sue Warren

Wayne Weinberg and Amy Pempel

Wheeler Projects Inc.

Winter Garden 100

Winter Garden Rotary

Leighton and Phyllis Yates

Deborah Zutter and Alice Williams

Maria Rubin

Cassandra Stefanovic

Rich and Andy Taylor

Urban on Plant Kitchen and Bar

Donna and Keith Van Allen

The Mary Palmer Family Foundation

Shirley K. Piercy

James Plugh and Robin M. Back

Donna K. Raymond

Nick and Jane Ronan

Beverly and Dennis Salmon

Pat Schroeder Abbe Smith

In Memory of Leon Smith

John Spears

Pamela Spears

Vernon Swartsel

Stacia Lynn Wake

This list includes all gifts and committed pledges as of June 1, 2022 through April 10, 2024. We apologize for any errors or omissions and request that you notify Nancy Deskins, Development Director, at nancy@gardentheatre.org for corrections.

JOIN OUR GARDEN PATRON PROGRAM

Annual Giving Donor Benefits

Your essential contribution allows us to invest in our community arts with programs of excellence.

$150+ | Resident Artist

• Recognition on donor list in the Playbill and the Garden Theatre Website for one year.

$500+ | Featured Star

• Recognition on donor list in the Playbill and the Garden Theatre Website for one year.

• Ticket fees waived on all purchases during donation year.

• Invitations to select Preview performances with preperformance receptions

$1,000+ | Producer’s Club

• As a Producer’s Club member, you will enjoy access to Garden Theatre artists and the artistic process; you will get to know the people of Garden Theatre and what makes them tick.

• Recognition in donor list on the Playbill and the Garden Theatre Website for one year

• One free ticket with purchase of a single ticket.

• Ticket fees waived on all purchases during donation year.

• Invitations to select Dress Rehearsal performances.

• Invitations to select Preview performances with preperformance receptions.

$2,500+ | Director’s Club

• As a Director’s Club member, you will enjoy all of the benefits of the Producer’s Club to include access to Garden Theatre artists and the artistic process; you will get to know the people of Garden Theatre and what

Community Partners

makes them tick. Your support will also be featured monthly on our social media outlets.

• Recognition in donor list on the Playbill and the Garden Theatre Website for one year

• One free ticket with purchase of a single ticket.

• Ticket fees waived on all purchases during donation year.

• Invitations to select Dress Rehearsal performances.

• Invitations to select Preview performances with preperformance receptions.

• Monthly social media recognition

$5,000+ | Luminary Circle

Luminary Circle members enjoy additional exclusive benefits for engaging, behind-the-scenes experiences of the Theatre and its programs. You will hear firsthand how and why directors, designers, and actors make the choices they make. Luminary Circle members enjoy all the exclusive benefits of the Producer’s and Director’s Club plus:

• Four complimentary tickets to a Garden Theatre production.

• Invitation(s) to backstage tour to select season productions.

• Additional opportunities throughout the year to engage with theatre leadership and theatre artists.

• Hosted, exclusive dinner for four(4) at a Plant Street Restaurant with a member of the theatre’s Creative/ Executive team to discuss the Garden’s vision and partnering opportunities.

This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support for Garden Theatre is provided by generous individual donors and United Arts of Central Florida, your local agency for the arts.

Staf f & Board

OUR STAFF

Keith Davenport

Chief Organizational Officer

Rob Winn Anderson

Producing Creative Director

DeAnna Johnson

Director, Finance & Administration

Amanda Payne

Director, Education and Community/

Front of House Manager

Nancy Deskins Development Director

Travis Eaton

Production Manager

Brian Fallon

Theatre Operations Manager

Jean Boone

Group Sales Manager

Accessibility Coordinator

Oceas Rodriguez

Technical Services Manager

Olga Hosszu

Box Office Lead

Kim Kiraly Volunteer Coordinator

Darla Hayward Company Manager

In-House Technicians:

Madison Ramsey

Sol Ramos

Cameron Houston

Front of House Associates:

Matt Coffey

Tawnya Heitkamp

Cameron McClellan

Erica Nowak

Kate Reilly

Jodi Stuart

BOARD LEADERSHIP

Rich Taylor Board Chair

David Baldree Board Vice Chair

David J. Romano Board Secretary

Todd Wheeler Board Treasurer

Keith Smith

BOARD MEMBERS

Lauren Cardona

Diana Chambers

Jo-El Gonzalez

Matthew E. Jassak

Steve Martin

Gregory S. Mason

Jeffery Redding

Wayne Weinberg

Becky Roper Emeritus Trustee

Founding Board President

Barbara Roper (In Memoriam)

Emeritus Trustee & Founder

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers. You are the heart of the Garden Theatre!