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THE ORIGINAL ROM-COM: SHAKESPEARE-STYLE

By William Shakespeare Directed by Benjamin T. Ismail

NOVEMBER 8 – DECEMBER 10, 2017 Mainstage Series Presented By:

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A RAISIN IN THE SUN "A MILESTONE IN THE AMERICAN THEATRE" -Ebony

... WIL L N OT H AVE OUR DR E AMS DE F E R R E D

"Lorraine Hansberry's play, exploring the question posed by Langston Hughes’ poem, 'what happens to a dream deferred?' is the Ideal play to inaugurate the new American Legacy Series; our ongoing commitment to produce plays that draw a connection between our culture's history and the events of today."

- Stephanie Gularte (Producing Artistic Director)

By Lorraine Hansberry Directed by L. Peter Callender

AMERICAN LEGACY SERIES

Featuring Fanni Green (JOE TURNER'S COME & GONE)

JANUARY 24 – FEBRUARY 18, 2018 #asRAISIN

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POWERFUL STORIES. BOLDLY TOLD. 40 YEARS STRONG.

Stephanie Gularte, Producing Artistic Director, presents

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING BY

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

NOVEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 10, 2017 Director

Production Stage Manager

Benjamin T. Ismail

Rachel Harrison*

Lighting Designer

Sound Designers

Costume Designer

Ryan Finzelber

Benjamin T. Ismail & Rachel Harrison

Frank Chavez

Scenic Designer & Properties Master

Choreographer

Jerid Fox

Juliana Davis

Member of Actors’ Equity Association | #Member of the United Scenic Artists union

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Mainstage Series Presented By:

Co-Sponsors:

Rebecca & Michael Alford

Opening Night Hosts: Joseph Ciccolini

This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes).

American Stage Theatre Company operates under a Small Professional Theatre Contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. American Stage is a constituent member of the Florida Professional Theatres Association, the Pinellas County Arts Council, the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Arts Association, and Theatre Communications Group. American Stage enjoys some funding from the Florida Department of State, The Florida Arts Council and the Division of Cultural Affairs. American Stage programming is also sponsored in part by the City of St. Petersburg. American Stage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Stage is a proud member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American Theatre.

SPECIAL THANKS: American Stage would like to thank Dean Hershkowitz of MEZE 119 for catering our first rehearsal reception, Bayou Catering for catering our opening night reception, Rob Plates for his mood setting music during Opening Night, Tyrone Frame & Mirror, and the volunteers for their support.

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ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

THE CAST

Leonato ............................................................. Don Walker Beatrice .............................................. Stephanie Gularte* Hero ..................................................... Margee Sapowsky Margaret/Verges ..................................... Juliana Davis* Antonia .................................................... Lisa Kay Powers* Don Pedro .................................................... Jim Sorensen*

Benedick ................................................... Brock D. Vickers Claudio ......................................................... Matt Acquard Don John .................................................... Michael Raver* Borachio ................................................... Andrew Vertucci Dogberry ........................................... Richard B. Watson* Apprentice Ensemble ...... Tato Castillo, Kody Hopkins, Tarilabo Koripamo, & Courtney McLaren

THE SETTING

A tropical military port near Key West, Florida

TIME

Near the end of the World War II MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING will be presented in two acts with one intermission.

CREATIVE TEAM

Director ................................................................................................................................................. Benjamin T. Ismail Scenic Designer & Properties Master ........................................................................................................... Jerid Fox Lighting Designer ..................................................................................................................................... Ryan Finzelber Costume Designer ..................................................................................................................................... Frank Chavez Sound Designers .............................................................................................. Benjamin T. Ismail & Rachel Harrison Production Stage Manager ............................................................................................................... Rachel Harrison* Choreographer ........................................................................................................................................... Juliana Davis Wig/Hair Design ......................................................................................................................................... Scott Daniel Scenic Artist ................................................................................................................................................... Elysse Helms Production Assistant ................................................................................................................................ Sadie Lockhart Show Art ..................................................................................................... Laura Spencer, Joey Clay Photography, & the American Stage Marketing Team

AMERICAN STAGE STAFF

AMERICAN STAGE STAFF Producing Artistic Director .............................................................................................................

Stephanie Gularte Production Manager of Advancement Producing Artistic&Director Operations Manager Associate Artist Director ..............................................................................................

Jim Sorensen Jerid Fox Tom Block Stephanie Snyder GeneralStephanie Manager Gularte ............................................................................................................................................

Finance Director ..............................................................................................................................................

Leyla Prior Production Coordinator Marketing & Communications Operations Manager & Administrative Assistant .........................................................................................................................

Colleen Cherry Rachel Harrison Manager Associate Artist Director ofJim Education & Outreach ..........................................................................................................

Tiffany Ford Roman Black Sorensen Technical Director Education Coordinator .................................................................................................................

Marissa Nicole Koch Advancement Associate General Manager Timon Brown Education & Tom Improv Associate .............................................................................................................

Patrick Jackson Kara Goldberg Block Assistant Technical Director & Director of Advancement Administrative Assistant, Finance Director .................................................................................................................

MasterStephanie CarpenterSnyder Marketing &Leyla Communications Manager ...............................................................................................

Roman Black Advancement Prior Robert Creedon Advancement Associate .......................................................................................................................

Kara Goldberg Paige Gilley Costume Shop Manager Box Administrative Office ManagerAssistant .............................................................................................................................

Steve Mountan Development Assistant Colleen Cherry Jill Castle Box Office Associate .............................................................................................................................. Jenny Peacock Sarah Ammons of .........................................................................................................................................

Education & Master Electrician HouseDirector Manager Taylor McKee Box Office Manager Chris Baldwin Bar ManagerOutreach ................................................................................................................................................

Chris Strong Steve Mountan Tiffany Ford Costuming Volunteer Production Manager .........................................................................................................................................

Jerid Fox Box Office Associate Education Coordinator Jeannine Clark Dunlap Production Coordinator ........................................................................................................................

Rachel Harrison Jenny Peacock Marissa Nicole Koch Technical Director ........................................................................................................................................

Timon Brown Production and Stage Assistant Technical Director & Master Carpenter .........................................................................

Robert Creedon House Manager Education & Improv Associate Management Apprentice Costume Shop Manager Jill Castle Taylor McKee Patrick Jackson.................................................................................................................................

Taylor Sweat Master Artist Electrician ......................................................................................................................................

Chris Baldwin Bar Manager in Residence Acting & Production Apprentices CostumingBenjamin VolunteerIsmail ................................................................................................................

JeannineKody Clark Dunlap Chris Strong Tato Castillo, Hopkins, Production and Stage Management Apprentice ................................................................................

Taylor Sweat Tarilabo Koripamo, Acting & Production Apprentices .................................................................................. Tato Hopkins, and Castillo, CourtneyKody McLaren Tarilabo Koripamo, and Courtney McLaren TEACHING ARTISTS

Katie Berger, Cassie Brooks, Billy Bryant, Katie Castonguay, Colleen Cherry, Alexandria Crawford, Tiffany Ford, Gavin Hawk, Molly Healy, John Huls, Benjamin Ismail, Patrick Jackson, Chris Juul, Marissa Nicole Koch, Sadie Lockhart, Patrick McInnis, Logan Mecklenburg, Shrey Neil, Sarah Pullman-Atanacio, Matt Schwartz, Ally Thomas, and Ricky Wayne Member of Actors’ Equity Association | #Member of the United Scenic Artists union

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

An English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist, Shakespeare is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT

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rows, some with traps.”

Some Cupid kills with ar - Hero, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Shakespeare was born and brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Sometime between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. He appears to have retired to Stratford around 1613, at age 49, where he died three years later. Few records of Shakespeare's private life survive, which has stimulated considerable speculation about such matters as his physical appearance, sexuality, religious beliefs, and whether the works attributed to him were written by others.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S PLAYS

With the exception of the tragic love story ROMEO AND JULIET, William Shakespeare's first plays were mostly histories. HENRY VI (Parts I, II and III), RICHARD II, HENRY V, and JULIUS CAESAR. Shakespeare also wrote several comedies during his early period: the witty romance A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, the romantic MERCHANT OF VENICE, the charming AS YOU LIKE IT and TWELFTH NIGHT, and the wit and wordplay of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. It was in William Shakespeare's later period, after 1600, that he wrote the tragedies HAMLET, OTHELLO, KING LEAR and MACBETH. In William Shakespeare's final period, he wrote several tragicomedies. Among these are CYMBELINE, THE WINTER'S TALE and THE TEMPEST. Though graver in tone than the comedies, they are not the dark tragedies of KING LEAR or MACBETH because they end with reconciliation and forgiveness.

THE LANGUAGE OF SHAKESPEARE

Shakespeare, along with many other playwrights of his time, often wrote in verse - a form of poetry used in playwriting. Shakespeare wrote most of the verse in his plays in iambic pentameter, a style consisting of ten syllables per line – five metrical feet, each consisting of one unstressed and one stressed syllable. There are many examples of Shakespeare breaking from form, or breaking the rules of iambic pentameter. Shakespeare often did this to emphasize characters’ uncertainty, distress or excitement. Interestingly, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is one of Shakespeare's prose-heaviest plays, at 71% prose to only 29% verse. (Only THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, 86% prose, has more).

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WHO’S WHO ON STAGE

MATT ACQUARD

STEPHANIE GULARTE* (BEATRICE, PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR)

(CLAUDIO)

Matt is beyond excited for this opportunity to be performing again with American Stage. Matt was seen previously as Sketch/Ensemble in HAIRSPRAY, Laurence/Agent Sharp in TARTUFFE, and Red in AMERICA: A MOSAIC (American Stage).

Other credits include: Oberon in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Finalist for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship- Region 2), Judge Turpin in SWEENEY TODD, and Sir Toby Belch in TWELFTH NIGHT. Matt will also be seen in Iron Crow Theatre's THE LARAMIE PROJECT in June. Education includes: BFA in Acting from Towson University, and the American Stage Acting/Apprentice Program. Matt would like to thank Stephanie and Ben for this opportunity, his girlfriend for constantly reminding him of the good and beauty there is in life, and his friends and family for their constant love and support.

JULIANA DAVIS*

(MARGARET/ VERGES & CHOREOGRAPHER) Juliana is thrilled to be back at American Stage after last being seen in INFORMED CONSENT and THE 39 STEPS. Credits include: COLLECTED STORIES (Hippodrome), HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES (Arvada Center), SHEAR MADNESS (Florida Studio Theatre), THE ELEPHANT MAN (Hippodrome), THE TAFFETAS (Denver Center), WEST SIDE STORY (Central City Opera), MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL (GFour Productions), PIPPIN (Arvada Center), LUCKY STIFF (Lake Dillon Theatre Company), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Arvada Center) and DOUBT (Lake Dillon Theatre Company).

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Stephanie joined American Stage in 2015 and directed the company’s productions of THE INVISIBLE HAND, GOOD PEOPLE, INTIMATE APPAREL, and THE 39 STEPS. In 2004, she founded Capital Stage in Sacramento, CA where she was the Producing Artistic Director for nine years. She has been recognized with the Arts Innovation Award from the Sacramento Community Regional Foundation, the Arts Management Excellence Award from the Arts & Business Council, and in 2014, she was presented with a proclamation from the City of Sacramento, honoring her years of service to the arts in the region. Stephanie performed on stages in California for many years appearing as the title characters in THERESE RAQUINE (Aurora Theatre), HEDDA GABLER (Capital Stage), and MARY STUART (Shotgun Players), as well as lead roles in productions that include TWELFTH NIGHT, THE BLUE ROOM, FOOL FOR LOVE, THE SHAPE OF THINGS, MAPLE & VINE, ONE THOUSAND AND ONE ARABIAN NIGHTS, ROMEO AND JULIET, among others. Stephanie holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre and in Government from CSU Sacramento, and an MFA in directing from University of Idaho and has been a member of Actor’s Equity Association since 2001. Visit stephaniegularte.com.

LISA KAY POWERS* (ANTONIA) Lisa, most recently the director of THE ROYALE, was last seen at American Stage in 2.5 MINUTE RIDE. Other acting credits include: Adult Female in SPRING AWAKENING (freeFall Theatre), Natasha in THREE SISTERS, Mariana in MEASURE FOR MEASURE, Widow of Florence in ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, Mrs. Candour in THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey), Myra/ Myrna in THE MINEOLA TWINS, Lucy in DRACULA (Hippodrome Theater). Other American Stage credits include: Dora in THE SWAN, Rachel in RECKLESS, Sheila in THE BOYS NEXT DOOR, and Viola TWELFTH NIGHT.

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(DON JOHN)

Michael's OffBroadway credits include: THE PERSIANS (National Actor’s Theater), DEATH COMES FOR THE WAR POETS (Sheen Center), VIEUX CARRE (The Pearl), JULIUS CAESAR, ROMEO & JULIET (Aquila). Select regional credits include: Bay Street, Orlando Shakespeare, Playhouse on Park, Ivoryton Playhouse and Telluride Theatre.

Film & TV credits include: How We Built the Bomb, Dark Places, Gone Away, TURN: Washington’s Spies, Emergency Contacts, and Gray Matters. As a writer, Raver's adaptation of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY was produced by Sonnet Repertory Theatre in 2012. His play, FIRE ON BABYLON, was nominated for The Chesley/Bumbalo Foundation Award, and was named a semifinalist for The O'Neill Conference in 2015. His play, QUIET ELECTRICITY, was named a semifinalist in 2017.

His play, EVENING, was a two-time finalist for Red Bull’s New Play Festival. He served as a judge for the Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBT Fiction and regularly contributes pieces to Classical TV, NYC Monthly, Hamptons Monthly, Playbill, Dance Magazine and The Huffington Post.

MARGEE SAPOWSKY (HERO)

Margee recently received Creative Loafing 2017 Best of the Bay award for her portrayal as the title role in SYLVIA, (Early Bird Dinner Theater). She's won local theater awards for her performances as Van's Sister in DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD (West Coast Players), Corie Bratter in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (Francis Wilson Playhouse), Janet van de'Graff in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Eight o'clock, Theatre), Lois Lane in KISS ME, KATE (St. Pete City Theatre), & Janet Weiss in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Island Community Theater).

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JIM SORENSEN* (DON PEDRO)

Jim's Off-Broadway/ New York credits include: THE BODY BEAUTIFUL, PLAIN & FANCY (York), MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (Engeman), PLAGUED: A LOVE STORY (NYMF). Regional credits include: THE 39 STEPS, A FEW GOOD MEN (Flat Rock Playhouse), INTO THE WOODS, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Fulton), LES MISERABLES (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina). Florida credits include: BUTLER (Florida Studio), SOUTH PACIFIC, 1776 (Asolo), TIME STANDS STILL (Banyan), THE BUFFALO KINGS, CABARET, THE NORMAL HEART, BECKY SHAW, THE BURNT PART BOYS (freeFall), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (American Stage), THE BLUE ROOM (Stageworks), WEBB’S CITY: THE MUSICAL (Palladium). 2012 BOTB Best Actor, 2014 TTB Outstanding Featured Actor, 2015 "Handy" Award Best Supporting Actor. A proud member of Actors' Equity, Jim is also Operations Manager and Associate Artist at American Stage. Much love to my beautiful wife, Natalie. jimsoren.com

WHO'S WHO ON STAGE

MICHAEL RAVER*

ANDREW VERTUCCI

(BORACHIO) Andrew is very humbled to be making his American Stage debut this season. Andrew just recently graduated with a BFA in Acting from SUNY Fredonia.

Most recently seen as Danny in DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, Matt in DOG SEES GOD, George Bailey in ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE, and Mitchell Green in THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED. Television credits include The Affair on showtime and Kilos. If you like Andrew's antics follow him on Instagram @toochpacshakur. All love to his family and friends, without them he would not be whole. Praise to Ted Sharon, Robin Allan, David Kramer and God, without them he would not be here.

I will do any modest offic e, my lord, to help my co to a good husband.” usin - Hero, MUCH ADO ABO UT NOTHING

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WHO’S WHO ON STAGE / ON THE CREATIVE TEAM

BROCK D. VICKERS

RICHARD B. WATSON*

(BENEDICK) Brock is an actor, playwright, and improviser who can be seen on stage and screen and is proud to be making his debut with American Stage. Recent credits include: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, and RICHARD III (Texas Shakespeare Festival).

He is a Company Member of Hedgerow Theatre Company where he has been seen as Bullshot in BULLSHOT CRUMMOND, Man in ON THE VERGE, Charles II/William in OR, Rosencrantz in HAMLET, Fool/Sampson in DON QUIXOTE, and Florindo in THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS. Brock holds duel degrees from Georgia Southern University and has trained with ComedySportz, Pig Iron Theatre Company, the Philadelphia Artists Collective, and the Wilma Theatre. To learn more about Brock and his upcoming projects visit Brockdvickers.weebly.com or follow him @BrockDavin.

DON WALKER (LEONATO)

Don recently appeared as Herbert Nirlinger in the Dog Days production of DOUBLE INDEMNITY (Cook Theatre in Sarasota).

Previous turns at the Cook (in Banyan Theater productions) include Serge in 'ART' and Gardner Church in PAINTING CHURCHES, sharing the spotlight with favorite costar and wife Jenny Aldrich. Directing credits include: A LESSON FROM ALOES, THE PRICE, TIME STANDS STILL and MY OLD LADY. During seven seasons at Asolo Rep, Don was seen as Georgia delegate Lyman Hall in 1776, Congressman Peebles in BOTH YOUR HOUSES, and Senator Hedges in BORN YESTERDAY. Sarasota audiences will also recognize him as the Sheriff in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, Caldwell B Cladwell in URINETOWN, and from dozens of Golden Apple Dinner Theatre productions. Don is currently president of Theatre Odyssey which will present its 13th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival May 3-6: theatreodyssey.org

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Richard was most recently seen as Max in THE ROYALE, Selig in JOE TURNER’S COME & GONE, Sumner in the first national tour of CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE, Peter Tchaikovsky in Mozart In The Jungle; Arkansas Rep, Asolo Rep, Pioneer, Sacramento Music Circus, Pittsburgh Public, and Disney World. Shakespeare credits include: MACBETH, PERICLES, HENRY V, HENRY VIII, RICHARD III, KING JOHN, HAMLET, KING LEAR, OTHELLO, TEMPEST, TAMING OF THE SHREW, MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, AS YOU LIKE IT, TITUS ANDRONICUS; John Adams in 1776, Henry Higgins in MY FAIR LADY, Zach in A CHORUS LINE, Long John Silver in TREASURE ISLAND: A NEW MUSICAL, Applegate in DAMN YANKEES, George in WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, CP Ellis in THE BEST OF ENEMIES, Sherlock Holmes in SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE WEST END HORROR, James Lawson in RACE, Squeers/Hawk in NICHOLAS NICKLEBY. Film & TV credits include: PS, I Love You; and Law & Order: Ci. MFA from The Academy For Classical Acting.

FRANK CHAVEZ

COSTUME DESIGNER

Frank, a Key West native, is excited to return to American Stage for this production of MUCH ADO. Frank has worked as a scenic & costume designer for over 20 years. He has received four Best of the Bay Awards. Previous American Stage credits include: JOE TURNER'S COME & GONE, HAIR, and PIRATES OF PENZANCE (costume design), GOOD PEOPLE, HAMLET, and THE PIANO LESSON (scenic design). Other credits include: SYLVIA, THE ALIENS, THE DIVINE SISTER (Stageworks), CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, HEROES (Tampa Rep). Along with work in Florida, Frank has also designed for Norwegian Cruise Lines and numerous offBroadway and regional theatres. He is a frequent guest artist at the University of Northern Colorado.

He is currently Resident Costume Designer of the University of Tampa. FrankChavezDesigns.com

not woman, one woman shall ...till all graces be in one ABOUT NOTHING come in my grace.”

- Benedick, MUCH ADO

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RACHEL HARRISON*

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Ryan is a local freelance lighting designer who also serves as Resident Lighting Designer for Urbanite Theatre in Sarasota. Recent lighting credits include: THE THREEPENNY OPERA (Scenery and Lighting), THE FLICK, GLOUCESTER BLUE, A SKULL IN CONNEMARA (Jobsite Theatre), PILGRIMS, BO-NITA, MY BARKING DOG, BREADCRUMBS, THE DROWNING GIRLS (Urbanite Theatre), BROADWAY IN BLACK (West Coast Black Theatre Troupe), RED VELVET, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, ASSASSINS (freeFall Theatre), GROUNDED, STALKING THE BOGEYMAN (Florida Studio Theatre), BIG FISH (Sarasota Players), THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (Manatee Players). Recent awards: Theatre Tampa Bay – Outstanding Lighting Design, A Skull in Connemara (2017), Imagining Madoff (2015), Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche (nom) (2016), Creative Loafing Best of the Bay – Lighting Designer (runner up) (2017).

Visit finzelberdesign.com for more information and production photos!

JERID FOX

SCENIC DESIGNER & PROPERTIES MASTER

Jerid is excited to be in his 8th season with American Stage! After attending Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he studied Film Production with an emphasis in Art Direction, he put his knack for imitation and improvisation to use at Disneyland Resort’s Entertainment Department. He then picked up and moved to Florida where he has worked as a Scenic Designer, Properties Master, and Scenic Dresser for many popular Tampa Bay theatres and universities. On occasion, Jerid is also an Assistant Director or Art Director for theatrical productions, feature films, short films, and television commercials. His most recent scenic design credits include: HAIRSPRAY, SPAMALOT (American Stage in the Park); THE ROYALE, INFORMED CONSENT, TARTUFFE (American Stage); IN THE GARDEN OF RIKKI TIKKI TAVI CHARLOTTE'S WEB including Puppet Design (American Stage School Tour), and INHERIT THE WIND (Stageworks Theatre).

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER & SOUND DESIGNER

Rachel is pleased to be working in her 5th season at American Stage, where her favorite stage management credits include 9 PARTS OF DESIRE; the August Wilson Century Cycle offerings from TWO TRAINS RUNNING to JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE, the entirety of the 2016-2017 Mainstage season, and THE ROYALE. Rachel was honored to receive two Theatre Tampa Bay nominations for Best Sound Design in 2016 for her work on 4000 MILES and THE PITMEN PAINTERS and a third nomination for the same category in 2017 for her sound design for SEX WITH STRANGERS. Guided by a love for experimental, experiential and environmental theatre, Rachel particularly enjoys the challenge of producing and managing theatre in unconventional and unlikely spaces. Rachel is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and The Stage Managers’ Association.

WHO'S WHO ON THE CREATIVE TEAM

RYAN FINZELBER

BENJAMIN T. ISMAIL

DIRECTOR & SOUND DESIGNER

Benjamin is the Producing Artistic Director of Big Idea Theatre in Sacramento, CA. He is thrilled to be returning to American Stage after directing last season's INFORMED CONSENT and the 15/16 season's 4000 MILES. Favorite directing credits include: LOVE & INFORMATION (Capital Stage), DRIVING MISS DAISY (Sacramento Theatre Co), AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (Aesclepius Productions) AS YOU LIKE IT, NEXT FALL, ALMOST MAINE, NO EXIT, AND ARCADIA (Big Idea). Upcoming directing projects include A BRIGHT NEW BOISE and ANTONY & CLEOPATRA for Big Idea and RFK for California Stage. He has worked as an actor for Capital Stage, Berkeley Rep, Big Idea Theatre, Playhouse on the Square, Circuit Playhouse, Sacramento Theatre Company, New Conservatory Theatre, and others from Memphis to San Francisco.

ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA OR ‘EQUITY’) Founded in 1913, Actors’ Equity Association represents more than 48,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote, and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions.

American Stage is a proud member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American Theatre.

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MEET THE 2017/2018 AMERICAN STAGE APPRENTICES

MEET OUR 2017/2018 APPRENTICES American Stage's Apprenticeship Program is dedicated to developing the future of our art form.

Young theatre makers spend a year immersed in a professional theatre environment, apprenticing alongside experienced theatre professionals.

TATO CASTILLO

Tato was most recently seen in THE WILD PARTY by Andrew Lippa at The Palladium Theatre. His beginnings as a dancer took place in Venezuela during childhood. He moved to St. Petersburg at age 12 and began acting in High School. He served as an intern at American Stage in 2007. In College he went back to his roots as a dancer joining the ensemble for two of the yearly recitals and several musicals. His favorite credits were CABARET and a piece choreographed by Pilobulos Dance Company.

He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Rollins College School of Theatre and Dance.

KODY HOPKINS

Kody is excited to be joining American Stage as one of its 201718 Acting/Production Apprentices. He holds a BFA in Acting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he performed in a diverse array of plays from school tours to Shakespeare. Some of his favorite shows while there include ASLEEP ON THE WIND, PINOCCHIO, and FROM UP HERE. This will be his first time on an Equity Stage, and he'd like to thank the company for this wonderful opportunity!

TARILABO KORIPAMO

Tarilabo, originally from Nigeria, moved to the United States in 2013. She graduated with a theater degree from Guilford College and has been in multiple productions such as RIMERS OF ELDRITCH, by Lanford Wilson, DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE by Sarah Ruhl, CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller, and more. Tarilabo is also a recommended certified stage combatant by the National stage combat workshop. She has served as a fight co-director and captain on multiple productions. She is honored to be joining the professional team at American stage Theatre company as an apprentice.

COURTNEY ANNE MCLAREN

Courtney holds a BA from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with concentrations in theater, music, and arts management.

At MCLA, credits include: Sally Bowles in CABARET, Wendla in SPRING AWAKENING, Harper in ANGELS IN AMERICA (PART I), and Clarice in THE LIAR. While in college, she spent summers as an acting apprentice at three renowned New England theaters, Berkshire Theatre Group, Commonwealth Shakespeare, and Williamstown Theatre Festival.

Before joining American Stage, she acted as an Artist-in-Residence at Berkshire Theatre Group performing in touring shows, teaching playwrighting and acting skills, and leading after-school theater programs. Courtney sends her thanks to family and friends for their love and support.

TAYLOR SWEAT

Taylor is a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre. She found her passion in stage management and educating the younger generation of theatre artists. Taylor has worked three seasons at TheatreZone in Naples, FL, where she has been a spotlight operator and assistant stage manager. In 2016, she taught drama at Lyric's Awesome Summer Camp in Stuart, FL. In 2017, Taylor was humbled to work with the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey as a production management intern. Favorite technical theatre credits include: ASM for XANADU, DAMES AT SEA, THE FOREIGNER, and PM for THE TAMING OF THE SHREW.

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speak all o t n r o b .”

I was no maUtTtNeOrTHING d n a h t ir m O ABO

, - Beatrice

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This season, American Stage asks our community to be a part of the ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ movement. To honor our commitment to the community, we have partnered with seven talented local artists to create visual interpretations of the plays in our season.

To inspire and immerse visual artists in the experience of creating a production, each artist was invited to participate in the rehearsal process.

This informs the creation of a unique 24” x 36” original signature artwork to be displayed in our lobby.

These signature pieces are then donated to American Stage as a fundraiser toward the 40 FORWARD campaign. Visit americanstage.org/BID to participate.

FEATURED VISUAL ARTIST

Artists Supporting Artists

American Stage is donating their gallery space to each visual artist for an exhibition through the run of each partner production to promote and support each artist’s business.

Featured Visual Artist

Thank you to the talented visual artist Laura Spencer who, along with professional photographer Joey Clay, and the American Stage in-house design team created the production artwork for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. "Working with American Stage has been an incredibly meaningful experience for me. As a former student of Pinellas County Center for the Arts (Gibbs High School), collaboration between various arts disciplines has been a part of my creative process for many years, providing endless sources of inspiration and opportunity to get out of my creative comfort zone; meeting like-minds and learning new ways to innovate design." - Laura Spencer LAURA SPENCER is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer hailing from the blooming art community of St. Petersburg, Florida. In her pursuit to make Art and Design a lifelong career, Laura continually seeks opportunities to participate in gallery shows, as well as organize large art and cultural events. A former Art Director for Bealls Department Stores, Laura has finally landed the job of her dreams as Illustrator and Graphic Design for the design build firm - Creative Arts Unlimited, Inc. (Pinellas Park, Florida) - creating engaging environments and interactive experiences for museums, health care, and retail spaces.

She continues to freelance design and illustrate, while living in a creaky old Bungalow with her black cat and hordes of art supplies.

WE THE PEOPLE  ART!

Come together as we celebrate MUCH ADO's featured visual artist.

Laura Spencer with George Retkes will present a Gallery Show throughout the run of the production in our lobby.

Visit concessions or the box office to purchase.

Artist Meet & Greet Reception: Friday, Nov 17 @ 6PM

Proceeds benefit American Stage & visual artists Laura Spencer, and George Retkes.

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ACT 1 CLUB ANNUAL FUND MEMBERS American Stage's ACT 1 CLUB Annual Fund has become the cornerstone of our organizational plan to balance high-quality, meaningful theatrical programming with a sound business model built to last for generations to come. ACT 1 CLUB Members provide the steady stream of support vital to our pursuit of exploring and celebrating the human experience through live theatre.

Gifts of all sizes make a difference. Contributions up to $100 will be recognized on our website. Donors contributing $100 or more annually are recognized as ACT 1 CLUB Members, and will receive a variety of special benefits designed to bring them closer to the art and artists of American Stage.

Visit americanstage.org/DONATE to learn more.

Thank you to all of our annual fund contributors who empower us to produce dynamic, captivating artistic programming and quality theatre education. Those who have generously contributed towards the 229 Club or to the Century Cycle Consortium are now automatically ACT 1 CLUB Members, and are acknowledged as such.

We continually strive to celebrate our donors and every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please contact our Development Team to report errors, changes or omissions at (727) 823-1600 x 207 or development@americanstage.org. Thank you for supporting powerful storytelling at American Stage Theatre Company! This list reflects contributions made between August 01, 2016 and October 15, 2017.

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Nancy Coco Nicole & Steven Cohen Coldwell Banker Cares Foundation Directed Capital Hellen K. & Walter J. Driggers in Honor of Hal Freedman Cheryl Erinc Larry Fischer & Monty Chancey Thomas Flynn Steffany Forr Joanne Benazzi Friedland Merritt Gardner Shirley & Ken Gould Andrea Graham Michael Graham Robert Greenbaum Linda Grigerek Martha Ann Haile Berneida Hall Susan Harper Jay Hart Robert Hetler Joseph Hodges Barbara Houghton Kathryn Howd Sandra & Jim Irvin Ingrid & Keith Jacobus Ruth Kamide Audrey Lampe Nancy & John Lamson Chris McDonald Tobi McMullen Metro Wellness & Community Centers

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HELP US FUEL THE FUTURE OF POWERFUL STORYTELLING "American Stage's 40th anniversary is a time to reflect on the impressive history of this beloved organization.

It is also a crucial opportunity for us to look ahead at our role in shaping the next 40 years of theatre in Tampa Bay. American Stage's legacy as an arts leader and community partner reminds us that the performing arts are an essential ingredient to a strong and vibrant city."

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THANK YOU FOR BEING KIND AND SPECIAL This year marks a 40 years of powerful storytelling in our community. Artists and audiences came together for a wonderful AS40 celebration on 10/6/17. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional theatre, we rely on the generosity of individuals and organizations who empower American Stage to make a meaningful impact in our community.

American Stage would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the wonderful contributors who support us through in-kind donations of products and services and through special event fundraising participation.

Our sincere gratitude goes out to all of our American Stage friends and community partners who came together for the American Century Cycle Celebration fundraiser on 1.29.17, truly creating a night to remember.

Thank you for making this year's Gala Under the Stars, held on the opening night of American Stage in the Park, a great success for our artists and our community. Proceeds from this extraordinary evening support the artistic and educational programming at American Stage.

A very special thank you also goes out to our hospitality partners who provide food, beverage and lodging for American Stage patron and artist events throughout the year. This list reflects all donations and gifts received between August 01, 2016 and October 15, 2017. $5,000+ Bayprint The Birchwood Courtyard by Marriott Downtown St. Petersburg Ellen & Lanny Dacus Erin & David Eichenbaum Elizabeth Fendrick Kahwa Coffee Roasting Barbara & Michael McKee Leslie & Jim Parent Robyn Rusignuolo & Andrew Bellino Ronald Salamone Tampa Bay Magazine Tampa Bay Times, Inc. Steve & Nancy Westphal, Gotosteves.Com

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Eleanor S. McQueen Meg Milligan Morean Arts Center Diane & Nicholas Morton Elaine Murphy Pamela & Stephen Newman Lita S. & Nicholas D. Oppegard Cheryl Pachell Deborah Parker Pasadena Liquors and Fine Wines Johnnie L. Porter Prism Arts, Inc Marcella Prole & Walter Randell David Ramsey Brian V. Reale & Fred E. Wilcox Jay Rice Rococo Steak Joy & Robert Rudnicki Barbara Rusignuolo Ruth Eckerd Hall Hala Sandridge John Scheffel Gabrielle & Juergen Schlichting Marjorie Sherwin & Rose Walton Sp Rides St. Pete Stageworks Theatre St. Petersburg Distillery Sandee & Al Steinberg Mason Stotz Tampa Bay Lightning Gabby Terry Ann & Daniel Vickstrom Kimberly & Thomas Vogel Mary Lou & Burrage Warner Mark Weinkrantz CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 2b Hospitality Absolutely Beautiful Bonnie Agan Agora Chris Aisenbrey Becky Albus The Ale and the Witch Dedee Aleccia & Hal Hultman Linda & David Allen Alpha Phi Alpha Gene Altman America's Best Inn John Arsenault Art of Acupuncture The Art of Massage Renee Baker Cynthia & Mark Barasz Jessie Barco Katherina Barrera Kathleen Barry Bascom's Chop House Sandra Bates Bayfront Tower Hair Design Amy Belanger Glenn P. Bell Better Byrd Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts Blake's Crab Cakes Vance Boddy Hattie Bradlow Mark Brady Robert James Brennan Sally Brentano & Victor Buscaino Donna Brewer Elizabeth Brincklow R. Fairlie Brinkley Brooklyn Knish, Inc. Brooklyn South Linda & Rick Brown Gwendolyn Brown Joan Brown Nicole Bruce

Michael Burgess Susan & Myron Burr Busch Gardens Martha Byrne Susan Camden Kenton Cardon Gregory Carlin Suzanne Carney Guna Carr Bonnie Cedermann Mardie Chapman Danielle E. Chard Charleston Shoe Company Karen Chassin Peggy & Chip Chlapowski Christy's Enchanted Notions Joseph Anthony Ciccolini The Cider Press Café Theodore Ciske Kim Cislo Kelly Clark Rene Clark & Richard Davis Clearwater Marine Aquarium Shaaron Lynn Clem Debra Coleman Phyllis Coles Computer Qwerx Annette Conzen Barbara Cooley The Cordova Inn Cozette's Boutique Craft Kafé Diana & Marshall Craig Leslie Crawford Creative Clay, Inc. Georgina Cronin Velena J. Cruz Kay M. Cunningham Adam Curtis Sandra Czerwinski Gabriel Dagher The Dalí Museum Robert D'Ambrosi The Dancing Goat Leslie Daniels Marcy & Scott Daniels Robin B. Davidov Joanna & Charles F. Davis Charles Debruler Mary Deininger Harriet Deloach Derby Lane Marijke & William Dericks Tiffin Dericks Tom Dettenwanger Cathy Devanney Beverly Diaz Marcia Dobbin Ralph Dolente Thalia Dorwick Micah Doutrich John Dowling Teri Will Doyle Sharon Duchene Christine Duerson Robin A. Dunn Tom Dwyer Kay Lynne Eaton Eden's Nectar Edible Arrangements Virginia G. England & Bob Marsh Barbara A. Epstein Geri Espy Margo & Hilliard Eure Teresa Eyerman Patrice Featherstone Dianne Fecteau Jenna Felder Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill

Vanessa Ferrer FitLife Foods Leslie Fleming Shelley Fletcher Ted Fletcher The Florida Aquarium Florida CraftArt The Florida Holocaust Museum Florida Jean Company The Florida Orchestra Karrisa Francis Mary Franckle Tom E. Free Fresco's Waterfront Bistro Fresh Kitchen The Frog Pond Susan Gahan Gypsy Gallardo The Galley Marti Galloway Merritt Gardner Louise & John Garrigues Gateau O Chocolat Noreen & Mike Germak Thomas & Terri Ginnetti Michael Glasner Jill Glass Susan Gohan Barbara & Jeffrey Goldberg Linda & Jack Goldfarb Susan J. Goldstein Kathie Gonzales Kelly Grace Graphi-Ko Gallery Great Explorations Children's Museum Susan & Pete Greenbaum Ena & Stephen Groff Stephanie Gularte Bruce Hadburg Pat & Tom Hallis Helen Hameroff & Frantz Christensen Christopher Hamilton Elizabeth A. Hammer Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Petersburg Brenda & Douglas Hanke Mary & David Harbeitner Patricia & Michael Hare Rachel Harrison David Harvey Eric Hawk Calvin Hayes Trish Heinicka Johannes Helsen Robert B. Hetler Christine W. Hicks Jean Higham Wallace Hill Kathryn Howd Leslie Wager Hudock Tim J. Huff Charlotte D. Hughes Hunger + Thirst Restaurant Group Rita J. Iacino Iberian Rooster The Inn on Third Linda & Drew Irvine Island Massage Therapy Joyce & Paul Jablonski Joni James & Mark Howerton Lindsey Jarrell & Diana Heath Lynn Johler Neil Joseph Carla Ann Kapulka Joan & F. Carter Karins Veronica Kauchak Eileen Connell Kawola

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Lonnie & Richard Kiracofe Mike Kiral Mark A. Knight Karen & Thomas Koven Jennifer A. Kyser La Cote Basque Winehouse Lulu Laird Nancy & John Lamson Tommy Lane Jim Lange Pam Lasher Karla Leavelle Susie G. Leduc Lauren Lee Tony Leno Laura Lenz Sandra L. Locher Maria & Matt Loder Julie Longstreth Ana Lopez Lowry Park Zoo The Lure Martha Lymber Michael Lynne Maggie on the Move Manely Hair Louise M. Manry Carol & Bill Marger Mary Ann & Bruce Marger Mark Knoll Designs Wilbur L. Martin IV Theresa Matthews Stephanie Matula Gail McDonald-Chang Maureen McFadden Charlene McKay Tinker McKee Charlotte McNally Andrew Meacham Linda Means Thomas Merrick Metro Diner Michael Meyer Jacqueline Middleton Jeanne & Kevin Milkey David Miller Richard Miller M-N-M Bbq Kelly Moore Carol Moran Barbara Moritz MOSI John Murray Museum of Fine Arts Cathy & Bill Naabe Margarette Nelson Lynann Nicely Renee A. Nicker Leslie Ann Nicola No Name Java & Lea's Teas Vicky L. Norbert Wilma Norton Carrie O'Brion Llani O'Connor William Oefinger Diane Oldja Susan Oliver Sherrie Olson The Palladium Theater Jason & Liora Palmer-Verdeja

Mary Jane Park Ed Parkinson Betty Penn Pet Food Warehouse Amanda Peters Pets in the City Barbara & Nathaniel Pieper Samantha Pierce Mary Pinner Jean & Charles Platz Diana Lynn Pollock Popcraft Geoffrey F. Potts Daud Power Practically Pikasso Pronto Car Wash & Quik Lube Publix Super Markets, Inc. The Queenshead Victoria Quintana Dawn Rae Mary Rainey Prosy Rajel Jessica G. Rausch Kim Raymond Raymond James & Associates, St. Petersburg The Reading Room Brian V. Reale & Fred Wilcox Debbie Reeser Bruce Wayne Reiss Ernestine Rembert Danielle Remieres & Ellery Pollack Reno Beach Surf Shop The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art David Romanello Sharon Rophie Rita Rose Evan Rosenthal Arlene Fillinger Rothman Rubin Health Center Carolynn Russell Julia Sales Salon Volo Keela & Scot Samis Linda & Louis Santoro Karen Saron Savory Spice Diana J. Sayegh Schakolad Dorothy Schere Mike Schimmel Catherine Schradon Kevin Schuerman Jane Schwamberger Sea Salt St. Pete Seaside Massage Therapy Anne Shamas Jennifer Shannon Shapiro's Gallery of Contemporary American Crafts Debra & Eileen Sharkey Eileen M. Sharkey The Shave Cave Robert Shaw Dennis Shea Christa & Scott Shoaf Sydni Shollenberger Mary Shuh Sue & Cliff Shuman Caroline & Jeff Sikorske Cathy Simms

Sisters At American Stage Marolyn Slack Sleeperwoods South Florida Museum Souzou Jason Sowell Ron Spivack & Earl Waters Stageworks Elithia V. Stanfield Starbucks Stash - a Place for Yarn Barbara St. Clair Susan Steele & Mario Farias Steve Stephens Wendi Stevens Ellen & Don Stichter Jane & George Stovall Rosie Stovall St Pete Bakery St. Petersburg Museum of History St. Petersburg Opera Co. St. Petersburg Preservation Society St. Petersburg Yoga The Studio @620 Sunken Gardens Susan Sullivan Swartz Art Gallery David Swindall Tampa Bay Rays Tampa Bay Rowdies Tampa Improv Comedy Theater & Restaurant Tampa Theatre Kathleen Taylor Jane Thomas Donald Thornburg Tranquility Wellness Spa Treehouse Gallery Lindsay P. Trensch Jeff Trocin Mary R. Trzcinski Virginia & Charles Tucker The Urban Canning Company Kennard Vandergrift Vspicery Tammy & John Wachter Vicki Walker Lynne Walker Tom Walrond Bill Ward Carolyn Warner Renita Ann Warnick Carolyn K. Warren Brian Weaver Lois Jean Weissman Frank Wells Evan Whittle Betsy Wickham Keith Widmer Todd Allen Wilber Gloria Wilcox Kimberly L. Wiley Racquael M. Wilkes Wine Madonna Kyle Witschen Harold N. Wolf Wonderland Floral Art & Gift Loft Donna A. Woolums Meegan Wright Donna Zaitz

Share your favorite Visit American Stage memories. americanstage.org/AS40 Powerful Stories. Boldly Told. 40 Years Strong.

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SHARE YOUR LEGACY WITH AMERICAN STAGE AMERICANSTAGE.ORG/LEGACY

Legacy Society Members play a vital role by…

Joining the Legacy Society is easy…

· Having a meaningful impact on the future of American Stage with their planned gift

· Simply decide how you would like to make your planned gift

· Ensuring quality professional theatre for future generations · Acting as passionate advocates for the cultural arts community

· Pick up a Legacy Society brochure in our lobby or at the box office · Modify your estate plan accordingly and return your completed Legacy Society brochure to American Stage

Contact the Advancement Team at 727.823.1600 x 207 or development@americanstage.org

AMERICAN STAGE’S LEGACY SOCIETY Our Legacy Society members are donors and friends like you who have made storytelling for future generations a priority. By pledging a gift in their estate or financial plans to American Stage, these individuals make a meaningful impact on the mission and future of American Stage. We thank them for their visionary support, and hope you will consider joining these cherished champions of the arts. Contact the Advancement Team at 727.823.1600 x 207 or development@americanstage.org for more information and to learn about Legacy Society Member benefits. This list reflects members who joined prior to September 01, 2017.

Anonymous Michael Alford Sandra S. & Richard G. Averitt III Valerie & Jack Beatty Timothy McCormick & Jeffrey Brizzi Russell Buchan Sherri Richey Burke George Burke* Guna Carr Joel Cohen & Barry Dingman Debbie & Matthew J. Conigliaro Barbara Cooley & Pierre D. Cooley* JT Crowder Jenna Franklin & John Downes IV Jeannine Clark Dunlap Aila Erman Patricia J. Felton* Gregory H. Fisher Claudette Fornuto Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman Jennifer Garbowicz Maggi Bevacqua-Geddes*

Patrick Green Edward G. Hayes in partnership with John Dunne* Hazel & William R. Hough Susan Howard Mary & Tom James Judith Jourdan Trust Robert A. Kelzer Camilla D. Kilgroe Charles A. Leslie* Gretchen Letterman & Bill Shelton Harriett Lieberman* Robert Mall* Jill Marie Alfred T. May Taylor McKee Tinker McKee Natalie McMasters* Liza Miller Lois M. Naylor* Frank Notarianni & Ron Menezes Natalie & Dick Oliver

Peggy & Eugene Ponessa Rob Pressrich Joseph M. Pugliano Heather & Stephen Rush Anne Barrins & Ken Slaby Stephanie Snyder James Studdiford William Studdiford Cathy Swanson Cheryl VanMessel & Charles Bross Scott K. Wagman Marjorie Sherwin & Rose Walton Bill Ward Carolyn Warner Mary Lou Warner Burrage Warner* Tim Watson The Whittle Family Phyllis Stover Williams* Donna A. Woolums

*Denotes Angels of the Legacy Society

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Travel with the Trippers

APRIL 4 - 8, 2018

NEW YORK CITY PLUS: Save the date for THE SHAW FESTIVAL June 25 - 30, 2018

Join us, call Tom Block at 727.823.1600 x 208 & start packing, or visit americanstage.org/TRAVEL for full details on all of our exciting trips!

2017 SPRING

THEATRE PROGRAMS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT NOV 17TH Explore ACTING, STORYTELLING, IMPROV, and more!

Teen & Youth Classes offered for grades K - 12.

Visit AMERICANSTAGE.ORG/TEENS&YOUTH or call 727-823-1600 x 204

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EDUCATION SPONSORS REBECCA & MICHAEL ALFORD

SHERRI RICHEY BURKE

CHRISTA & RODNEY SCOTT SHOAF

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes)

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Leverone Wellness Clinic Rhiannon, Judy, Chas & Dr. S Oak Brook Place 3950 3rd Street North S. Petersburg, FL 33703 727-823-4663

IN MEMORY OF JEFF NORTON

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NEW CLASSES OPEN FOR DEC 1ST IMPROV ENROLLMENT For all levels, Beginner to Advanced

IMPROV TRAINING PROGRAM “Adults” only.

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CONGRATULATIONS

TO AMERICAN STAGE FOR

40 YEARS

STRONG

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POWERFUL STORIES. BOLDLY TOLD. 40 YEARS STRONG.

WE THE PEOPLE WE THE PEOPLE is more than our season theme. It’s a movement through the power of live storytelling.

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