THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS Program

WORLD PREMIERE

THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS

MARCH 11 - APRIL 5, 2020

By Natalie Symons Directed by Chris Crawford

21ST CENTURY VOICES: MAINSTAGE SELECTION Mainstage Series Presented By: Co-Sponsors: Russell Buchan Sharon & Victor Gardner

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AN AMERICAN DREAMSCAPE

Dear Friends of American Stage,

In an era that can often seem more surreal than sublime, the 2019-2020 American Stage Mainstage Series explores the American spirit, our pursuit of happiness, our resiliency, and our unrelenting hope in AN AMERICAN DREAMSCAPE. Our Mainstage season continues with the world premiere of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS, written by St. Pete’s own Natalie Symons, where we meet two ordinary, awkward social misfits who hilariously stumble together toward something extraordinary. There is something particularly special about collaborating with a writer and a creative team on a brand new play. The playwright entrusts a team of artists with her work. The director is the first to stage and sculpt the story.

The designers are the first to create the physical world of the play.

The actors are the first to breathe life into its characters. And the audience is the first to transform the work into a dynamic, visceral shared experience that only live theatre can offer. American Stage is so grateful to have been a part of the journey of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS since its very first intimate table reading a year and a half ago. Our team is proud to present the world premiere of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS for what will be the very first, but certainly not the last, live production.

Later, Joshua Harmon’s (BAD JEWS) razor-sharp wit returns to our stage with a searing dark comedy about college, race and privilege in ADMISSIONS, American Stage's co-production with Capital Stage Company in California. And over the summer, we conclude our dreamscape with the 19-20 American Legacy Series selection, the powerful Tony Award winning rock musical about an American family trying to find stable ground in NEXT TO NORMAL. 2

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Like the American spirit, the current Mainstage season is rambunctious, ambitious, defiant, heartfelt, and optimistic, introducing characters moving through the strange and incredible journey of the American experience. If a dreamscape is a surreal fantasy, AN AMERICAN DREAMSCAPE is an impassioned adventure toward an ideal that always feels within reach.

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THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS

By Natalie Symons

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THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS BY

NATALIE SYMONS

MARCH 11 - APRIL 5, 2020 Director

Set Designer

Lighting Designer

Chris Crawford

Scott Cooper#

Chris Baldwin

Costume Designer

Catherine Cann

Stage Manager

Sound Designer

Properties Master

Jim Sorensen*

Rachel Harrison

Jerid Fox

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

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Mainstage Series Presented By: Co-Sponsors: Russell Buchan Sharon & Victor Gardner

Opening Night Hosts: Sandee & Al Steinberg Cheryl Willard 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).

THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS was workshopped at American Stage Theatre Company and a staged reading was performed in American Stage's 2019 21st Century Voices: New Play Festival. This world premiere production is produced by special arrangement with the playwright, Natalie Symons.

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 Parkshore Grill for catering our opening night reception and the American Stage volunteers for their support.

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ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

THE CAST

Miles Lisowski .................................................................................................................................................. Allen Fitzpatrick* Shelley Williams .................................................................................................................................................... Teri Lazzara Todd Schneider ............................................................................................................................................ Matthew McGee* Mabel Lisowski ........................................................................................................................................................ Sara Oliva*

TIME

Early Spring. The recent past.

PLACE

The first floor of a single family home in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo, New York.

THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS will be presented in two acts with a 15 minute intermission.

CREATIVE TEAM

CEO/Producing Artistic Director .......................................................................................................... Stephanie Gularte Playwright................................................................................................................................................. Natalie Symons Director ....................................................................................................................................................... Chris Crawford Set Designer .............................................................................................................................................. Scott Cooper# Lighting Designer........................................................................................................................................ Chris Baldwin Costume Designer .................................................................................................................................... Catherine Cann Properties Master ............................................................................................................................................... Jerid Fox Sound Designer ......................................................................................................................................... Rachel Harrison Stage Manager ........................................................................................................................................ Jim Sorensen* Scenic Artist ...................................................................................................................................... Shelby Smotherman Assistant Master Electrician ................................................................................................................... Season Wong Production Assistant ............................................................................................................................... Kaylie Horowitz Costuming Volunteer ................................................................................................................. Jeannine Clark Dunlap Member of Actors’ Equity Association | #Member of the United Scenic Artists union

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AMERICAN STAGE STAFF CEO/Producing Artistic Director Stephanie Gularte SENIOR LEADERSHIP Managing Director Stephanie Snyder ADMINISTRATION General Manager Tom Block Bookkeeper Kellys Camacho-Robinson ADVANCEMENT Marketing & Communications Manager Roman Black Marketing Communications Coordinator Martina Smith Graphic Designer Priscilla Wyatt Administrative Advancement Specialist Paige Gilley Advancement Associate Megan Harris

Director of Education, Outreach & Improv Tiffany Ford

Director of Production Jerid Fox

AUDIENCE SERVICES Box Office Manager Steve Mountan Box Office Associate Jenny Peacock Audience Services Associate/ Volunteer Coordinator Tamara Calvert House Manager Taylor McKee Bar Manager Chris Strong EDUCATION & OUTREACH Youth Education Associate & Camp Manager Marissa Nicole Koch Adult Education Associate Patrick Jackson Community Engagement Associate Sadie Lockhart

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Associate Artistic Director Kristin Clippard

PRODUCTION Associate Producer Jim Sorensen Production Coordinator Rachel Harrison Technical Director Timon Brown Assistant Technical Director John Millsap Costume Shop Manager Jill Castle

Writing a Director’s Note is always a daunting task for me. How do I sum up my feelings toward this play in under 500 words? What should I choose to bring to the forefront of the audience’s mind from this rich world and these elaborate lives that have been so carefully created? Especially in a story as new and with as much heart as this one. But I’ll give it my best shot!

DIRECTOR'S NOTE

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR, CHRIS CRAWFORD

I find this play to be so relatable. I see myself in it. I see my family and friends in it. Because, at its core, THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS is a play about what it means to be a person. A human being. For me, this play is about love, loss, laughter, loneliness, the fear of letting go, and the magic of simple human connection. We all need to be seen, to feel known, to feel like we matter. It’s one of our most basic human needs.

We crave it. And, for most of us, we know what it feels like, at times, to not receive it. It can make us feel alienated or rejected. Awkward, shy or even ashamed. It can make us feel so afraid of what comes next that it becomes hard for us to carry on. In THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS, Natalie Symons has given us such a hauntingly beautiful example of what it means to feel forgotten and alone, but she also offers a magnificent illustration of the healing power of love and kindness.

And I think that’s the lesson to be learned here. In a time when being polarizing is popular, we often forget about those with quieter voices.

We forget that everyone has a struggle of their own. And, oftentimes, we forget to love each other in spite of our occasionally differing views. Mabel says, “Be careful out there, man. I can’t see things too good, but even blind folks can see that the world is hard.” And she’s right. The world can be hard. And it’s in those hard times that we all need to be “noticed” the most.

It has been such an honor to play a small part in breathing life into this brand new story. This play inspires me to go out and live my life to the fullest. It makes me laugh (a lot). Mostly though, it encourages me to really see others and to not be afraid to stop and listen to their stories. Because, in the end, we all have a story to tell.

– Chris Crawford, Director of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS

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PLAYWRIGHT'S NOTE

A NOTE FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT:

NATALIE SYMONS

I wish I could remember the exact moment that the idea for THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS came to me. I honestly considered making something up that would make me sound clever or profound. The truth is I’m not entirely sure where it came from. And when asked the inevitable question, I struggle to articulate it. Yet, as I sit down to write this, I’m flooded with emotion because I know this is my most personal play and there is so much of me and of my quirky and wonderful family in it. I grew up in Buffalo, and this may sound shocking but: Buffalo is the greatest city on Earth. It’s also the only place where people laugh as hard, as often and as loudly as I do.

My dad always said it’s the hard, cold winters that make the people so warm.

This is a play about home, and about how so many of us struggle in some way to hold on to a sense of home and family when it slips away from us. It’s about how we attempt to hold on to the people that we love the most, even when we know we should let them go. It’s about the desperation to rescue our children — no matter how old they are — from pain. It’s about finding an unexpected family as we try to hold on to the past. And as all Buffalonians could attest, it’s about the undeniable healing power of laughter.

I dedicate this play to anyone who has ever felt alone, to anyone longing to find family, and to anyone who wants to go home again. But mostly this play is for my parents, who let me cry and taught me to laugh.

– Natalie Symons, Playwright of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS

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WHO'S WHO ON STAGE

ALLEN FITZPATRICK*

(MILES LISOWSKI) Allen was featured in nine Broadway shows, including LES MISÉRABLES, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, MEMPHIS, 42ND STREET, DRIVING MISS DAISY, DAMN YANKEES, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES and SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS. He starred opposite Petula Clark in SUNSET BOULEVARD, and opposite Patti LuPone in PASSION, for which he shared an Emmy®. He appeared recently at the Asolo as SWEENEY TODD. Allen has acted in over 250 plays at Playwrights Horizons, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, National Theatre, Actors Theatre Louisville, Cincinnati Playhouse, Syracuse Stage, Ford's Theatre, Goodspeed, and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. National Tours include SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, GUYS AND DOLLS, THE LITTLE MERMAID, many others.

Twelve Off-Broadway plays. TV roles include many “Law & Orders”; films include “Kissing Jessica Stein.” Also a director, producer, and acting teacher, Allen was founding Artistic Director of the Icicle Creek New Play Festival. In May, he will direct Lucy Kirkwood’s THE CHILDREN. allenfitzpatrick.weebly.com

TERI LAZZARA

(SHELLEY WILLIAMS) Teri is a Seattle actor and is pleased to make her first appearance at American Stage Theatre Company.

This is Teri’s second time around in a Natalie Symons play, having originated the role of Thelma in LARK EDEN at Seattle’s Theater Schmeater (where she served as Managing Director for six years). Favorite Seattle roles include Emma in Theatre 22’s ANNAPURNA, Barbara in Balagan Theatre’s AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY and Collette in Moonlight Theater Company’s FOUR DOGS AND A BONE. She has worked on many Seattle stages including Annex Theater, Book-it Repertory, MAP Theatre and Sound Theatre Company.

Teri has participated in many festivals of 14/48: THE WORLD’S QUICKEST THEATER FESTIVAL (the1448projects.org) and is the proud recipient of their Mazen Award. Teri has two cats (Brenda and Collette) and a boyfriend (Alex) waiting for her in Seattle.

MATTHEW MCGEE*

(TODD SCHNEIDER) Matthew is excited to return to the Raymond James Theatre at American Stage after last having appeared here in 2015 in GUTENBERG: THE MUSICAL. Performance awards include BroadwayWorld.com’s Favorite Leading Actor in a Musical, Most Joyous Comic Presence (Critics’ Pick) by Creative Loafing Tampa, 2 time Sarasota Herald-Tribune’s Handy Award, 3 time Theatre Tampa Bay Award Winner and 2 time Favorite Local Stage Performer in Watermark Magazine’s reader’s poll. Residing in Tampa Bay since 2001, Matthew has performed at Walt Disney World, The Asolo Rep, freeFall Theatre, American Stage, St. Pete Opera Company, The Hippodrome Theatre and Stageworks Tampa. Up next: See Matthew in DEAR WORLD at freeFall!

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SARA OLIVA*

(MABEL LISOWSKI) Sara is thrilled to be returning to American Stage, where she was last seen as Church Lady in BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY. Other Florida credits include: Church Lady in BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY (GableStage), MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and TOP GIRLS at Mad Cow Theatre, Helen in BORN YESTERDAY (Maltz Jupiter Theatre). Other theaters include Alhambra Theater, Orlando Fringe, Orlando Shakespeare Playfest.

Chicago credits include: Northlight Theater, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, Bailiwick Repertory, Mary-Arrchie Theater, Lifeline Theater, The Artistic Home, and others. New York credits: Shakespeare in the Parking Lot’s CORIOLANUS (NYT Critics' Pick), Vagabond Productions’ (Belgium) American premiere of MISS JULIE, The Drilling Company, HERE Arts, Dixon Place, Fringe NYC, Berkshire Theater Group and Double Edge Theater. She received her M.F.A in acting from Brandeis University. Love to her mother and Azzurra. saraoliva.com.

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CATHERINE CANN

Stephanie joined American Stage in 2015 as its artistic and business leader. She has directed the company’s productions of MAMMA MIA!, MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, MARJORIE PRIME, THE INVISIBLE HAND, GOOD PEOPLE, INTIMATE APPAREL and THE 39 STEPS and appeared in the company's production of Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Previously, 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 was presented with a proclamation from the City of Sacramento, honoring her years of service to the arts in the region. She is a current member of the Nonprofit Leadership Center's CEO Circle.

Stephanie holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre and Government from CSU Sacramento, and an MFA in directing from University of Idaho. She is a certified wellness coach and personal trainer.

Catherine is excited to be costuming the world premiere of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS. Previously at American Stage she designed THE 39 STEPS, 4000 MILES, RAISIN IN THE SUN, THE ROOMMATE and, earlier this season, SILENT SKY. Originally from Washington DC she began her career as an costume intern at the Arena Stage in 1973 and received an MFA in theatrical design from the University of Texas.

Catherine and her husband relocated to the St. Petersburg area from New Jersey in 2017 where for 24 years she designed and managed the costume shop at Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts. In addition to her theater work Catherine is a docent at the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum in Pass a Grille, golfs as often as possible, and indulges 5 lively grandchildren.

CEO/PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

CHRIS BALDWIN

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Christopher Baldwin is very excited to be lighting another show at American Stage Theatre Company. A Lighting Designer/ Programmer/Electrician from Nashville, currently living in Tampa, Chris has been turning on lights across many venues and industries in Central Florida over the last 5 years. Most recently designing VIETGONE, PIPELINE, STRAIT OF GIBRALTER, MARJORIE PRIME (American Stage), IN A WORD (Urbanite Theatre), LILLETTE JENKINS, CASH ON DELIVERY (Hat Trick Theatre), GIDEON’S KNOT (Florida Studio Theatre). A jack of all, Chris is often hired as an Electrician/Programmer on special productions and events such as Insomnia (Busch Gardens HOS), Club Current, Oh Wonderous Life (Sea World San Diego), Keith Urban (Home Shopping Network). Live production can be stressful at times, so when there’s time to unwind Chris rides his motorcycle to Zephyrhills, and skydives till the sun goes down.

COSTUME DESIGNER

SCOTT COOPER# SET DESIGNER

WHO'S WHO ON THE CREATIVE TEAM

STEPHANIE GULARTE

Scott is very happy to return to American Stage where he was the production manager/resident set designer for 7 years. Scott has been awarded the Theater Tampa Bay Best Set Design Award (5), voted Best Scenic Designer by Creative Loafing Magazine's Best of the Bay awards for four consecutive years (2007-2011), nominated twice for the Jefferson Award in Scenic Design in Chicago. He wants to thank Harry for letting him spend all his time in the theater lately. scottcooperdesigns.com

CHRIS CRAWFORD DIRECTOR

Chris is thrilled to return to American Stage as director of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS. He was last seen onstage at American Stage in the Park in MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT. Other American Stage credits include MY NAME IS ASHER LEV (Asher), and THE FOREIGNER (Charlie). Chris is ecstatic to become a more permanent fixture in the Tampa Bay Theatre Community and join freeFall Theatre as Associate Artistic Director. He was last seen onstage at freeFall in last season’s BUYER + CELLAR. Other freeFall credits include THE LION IN WINTER (Director), ASSASSINS (Director/ TTB Award), SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM (Director), PETER AND THE STARCATCHER/PETER PAN (Stache/Captain Hook), THE BUFFALO

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WHO'S WHO ON THE CREATIVE TEAM/ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT

KINGS (Pete), and JOHN & JEN (John). Before relocating to Florida in 2013, Chris served as the co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of Playhouse Tulsa, a regional theatre company in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Other directing credits include MACBETH (TATE Award), HOUSE AND GARDEN, HAMLET, THE OEDIPUS CYCLE (self-adapted), THE UNMENTIONABLES (TATE Award), and WILLIAM AND JUDITH (World Premiere). Chris is the 2007 National Winner of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Scholarship for Acting, as well as the Mark Twain Award for Outstanding Comedic Performance. He holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Arkansas and is a proud member of Actors Equity Association. My eternal gratitude to Natalie for writing such a remarkably beautiful piece and to Stephanie for trusting me with this opportunity. TIHIKY

JERID FOX

PROPERTIES MASTER

Jerid is excited to be in his 10th 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 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 MAMMA MIA!, THE PRODUCERS, HAIRSPRAY, SPAMALOT (American Stage in the Park); MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, THE ROYALE, INFORMED CONSENT, TARTUFFE (American Stage); IN THE GARDEN OF RIKKI TIKKI TAVI, WINNIE THE

POOH (American Stage School Tour); MADAMA BUTTERFLY (St. Petersburg Opera) and INHERIT THE WIND (Stageworks Theatre).

RACHEL HARRISON SOUND DESIGNER

Recently honored by the Tampa Bay theater community with a Spark Award for her work in stage management, Rachel is in her 7th season with American Stage, where she serves as both Production Stage Manager and Production Coordinator. As a sound designer, Rachel has created designs for numerous productions at American Stage, including THE PITMEN PAINTERS, JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, PIPELINE, THE ROOMMATE and LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT. In 2018, she added a sound design credit at Urbanite Theatre in Sarasota, with the world premiere of Hannah Benitez' new play DIKE. Rachel serves as a Vice Regional Representative for the Stage Manager's Association, is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association, and is an advocate/member of Intimacy Directors International and USITT.

JIM SORENSEN* STAGE MANAGER

Jim has been an actor, singer, administrator, stage manager, designer, director, and allaround theatre practitioner for almost 30 years. He has worked in theatres from Alaska to Florida, from New York to California, and travelled the world as an entertainer on cruise ships. Management credits include American Stage, Florida Studio Theatre, freeFall Theatre, The Music of Denali Dinner Theatre, Melodrama Musical Theatre. As an actor, Jim has been recognized with multiple awards, including TTBs, BOTBs and a Handy. He is particularly thrilled to be on the team bringing this work to life, since he's lucky to be married to the playwright. www.jimsoren.com

NATALIE SYMONS, PLAYWRIGHT

Natalie Symons is the author of LARK EDEN, THE BUFFALO KINGS, and NAMING TRUE. Her plays have been developed and produced at theatres across the country, including American Stage, freeFall Theatre, Aurora Theatre, Theatre22, ACT Theatre, Theater Schmeater, Florida Studio Theatre, New American Theatre, Bridge Street Theatre, Amas Musical Theatre, New Century Theatre, and Urbanite Theatre.

Awards, grants and residencies include: 21st Century Voices New Play Festival, Ashland New Play Festival’s Play4Keeps, ACT/Theatre22 Construction Zone New Works Festival, Palm Beach Dramaworks’ Dramaworkshop, Bridge Initiative Women in Theatre Playwright of the Year Award finalist, Hope and Optimism (University of Notre Dame and Cornell University) finalist. Creative Loafing Critics’ Choice Award ‘Best Playwright,’ Broadway World ‘Best Play’ for THE BUFFALO KINGS, American Stage Playwright-in-residency, Creative Pinellas Professional Artist Grant, Hillsborough Individual Artist Grant, Jeff Norton Dream Grant. Natalie’s work is included in Smith and Kraus’ BEST WOMEN’S MONOLOGUES OF 2019. Her debut novel LIES IN BONE will be released in early 2021. Many thanks to Chris Crawford for your loving collaboration, to this beautiful cast and the entire creative team for breathing truth and life into this play for the very first time, and to Jim for your love and your belief in my stories. nataliesymons.com

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AMERICAN STAGE EDUCATION & OUTREACH TEACHING ARTISTS Matt Acquard, Kristopher Atkinson, Lauren Bone, William Bryant, Colleen Cherry, Jeremy Douglass, Jenna Felder, Tiffany Ford, Chris Friday, Kara Goldberg, Gavin Hawk, Molly Healy, Ryan Hill, Kaylie Horowitz, John Huls, Benjamin T. Ismail, Patrick A. Jackson, Marissa Nicole Koch, Sadie Lockhart, Courtney McLaren, Sarah PullmanAtanacio, Davina Reid, Dylan Renfrow, Gavin Stark, Taylor Sweat, Natalie Symons, Kathleen Taylor, Matt Walker and Ricky Wayne

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19.20 AMERICAN STAGE APPRENTICES & EMERGING ARTS LEADER FELLOW

ASFWD

The Next Generation EMPOWERMENT

American Stage provides growth opportunities through experiential learning.

APPRENTICESHIPS

Bridging the gap between academic studies and real-world experience, the American Stage apprenticeship program is committed to developing the next generation of theatre professionals. With focuses on production and acting, technical theatre, arts administration, and arts education, these year-long, immersive apprenticeships empower young people to make an impact and build a career in the performing arts.

TARAN HAYNES ACTING AND PRODUCTION

Hailing from Anchorage, Alaska, Taran Haynes is a recent graduate of UAA where he received his BA in Theatre with Departmental Honors.

Taran has acted in twelve productions over his tenure at UAA, performing roles such as Lombard from AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, Einstein from PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, Tom Kreider from RADIUM GIRLS, and even Not-Dead-Fred from SPAMALOT. Beyond acting, Taran made his directorial debut directing Bryony Lavery’s FROZEN at UAA. A promising playwright, Taran has written three 10-minute plays, a one-act and co-created two devised plays which both were seen on UAA’s stages. Taran is excited to be an American Stage 2019/20 Acting & Production Apprentice. It is his great honor to work with and learn from all the incredible artists at the American Stage.

SKYE LINDBERG ACTING AND PRODUCTION

Skye is thrilled to be an Acting and Production Apprentice with American Stage for their 20192020 Season. A Washington DC/ Virginia native, she is taking the leap by moving to sunny St. Petersburg to pursue her passions with an incredible theatre.

She has most recently appeared as Paulette in LEGALLY BLONDE with Small Town Stars Theater Company and Valet in NO EXIT with Dark Horse Theatre Company. Other favorite credits include Beth in MUSICAL THERAPY (Capital Fringe Festival, Best Musical Winner) and Nicole in WE FOUND THE WILD THINGS (Who What Where Theatre Collective). She is a graduate of George Mason University and holds a BA in Theater, with a Dance Minor. She previously served as the Media Relations Associate at Arena Stage. Skye is eager to learn and grow at American Stage, and is so thankful to collaborate on important work. Instagram: @uhmitsskyee

JOHN PEREZ

KIANNA JACKSON

ACTING AND PRODUCTION

Kianna Jackson is very excited to be on the American Stage team as an Acting & Production Apprenticeship. She recently graduated from Florida Southern College and received a BFA in Theatre Performance with a minor in Communications. Some of her favorite roles throughout the years of performing have been: Brooke Ashton in NOISES OFF, Vibrata in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and Ensemble Dancer in KISS ME, KATE. She is enjoying growing more as an actor through the apprenticeship and continuing to work with the professionals and fellow apprentices of American Stage.

ACTING AND PRODUCTION

John is a recent graduate of the University of West Florida (BFA Musical Theatre) and could not be more excited to have joined the American Stage team as an Acting & Production Apprentice for the 19-20 Season! Selected credits include Che (EVITA), Piragua Guy (IN THE HEIGHTS), Husband/CPA (SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE), Mitch Mahoney (SPELLING BEE….AND THEN AGAIN AS BARFEE), Man 2 (SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD), Ewart/Barbershop (THE MUSIC MAN). He has also appeared in original works, such as EL WIZ and the St. Petecentric SUNSHINE CITY (by Dewey Davis-Thompson and Tom Sivak.) Always the student, John is excited to continue the opportunity to learn and hone his skills, especially alongside an amazing team of

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LYLE SWEPPENHEISER

ALYSSA BAUMGARDNER

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

Lyle is from Factoryville, Pennsylvania and recently graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with a BA in Theatre Arts.

In his time at York he played Louis XVI in MARIE ANTOINETTE by David Adjmi and Charles/ William in OR, by Liz Duffy Adams; he also directed THIRST

by Eugene O’Neill and JAMES FRANCO AND ME: AN UNAUTHORIZED SATIRE by Kevin Broccoli. Last summer, he was able to be a teaching artist at Baltimore Center Stage. After seeing how powerful arts education can be Lyle knew he wanted to continue to pursue it, which is what brings him to American Stage for the next season as the Education and Outreach Apprentice. Lyle is excited to be a part of theatre with such a long and rich history like American Stage.

ARTS ADMINISTRATION

Alyssa Baumgardner recently graduated with honors and a meritorious thesis from The University of Northern Colorado with a B.A. in Musical Theatre.

Soon after starting college, Alyssa fell in love with administration, directing, dramaturgy and producing. She worked as an assistant director, dramaturge and dialect coach for productions at UNC and The Little Theatre of the Rockies as well as directing and self-producing her own productions of MEDEA and THE SEAGULL. During her senior year, she served as the artistic director for The Underground Theatre Project, a student group that helps develop and produce new student work, and was awarded the David and Dawn Grapes Director’s Award for excellence in theatre. Alyssa is overjoyed to be a part of American Stage and the St. Petersburg community as well as learn from administrators who produce excellent theatre and run a trusted business.

DID YOU KNOW? Each American Stage Apprentice gains 2,000 hours of professional experience, which culminates in the creation of their own written, produced, and directed work.

LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIPS

This special fellowship provides early career arts leaders a year-long experience building on their education and leadership development with immersive participation in the business and the artistic initiatives at American Stage. Fellows build strategic skills and self-awareness that will prepare them for a successful leadership career in the arts.

WEDELINE CASIMIR

EMERGING ARTS LEADER FELLOW

Wedeline Casimir is a recent graduate from Florida State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Sacred Music and Music Entrepreneurship. Wedeline has been involved in the performing arts from a very young age, gracing the stage through musical theater, choral music and even dance. Wedeline thoroughly enjoys working with children and youth, serving as a music teacher, teaching artist and vocal director. Now residing in Atlanta, GA, Wedeline is excited to be back in the Bay Area where her love for theater began on the stages of Blake High School and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Wedeline is grateful for the opportunity to grow as an Arts Leader through her fellowship with American Stage. Wedeline counts it as a high honor to be developed by an organization that is committed to serving the community. It is her passion to keep the torch lit for future generations to come.

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ACT 1 CLUB ANNUAL FUND MEMBERS

This season, as we continue connecting artists and audiences to the best of professional live theatre, we thank you for helping actualize our vision. 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. Contributions to the Annual Fund through sponsorships of our theatrical productions, support for our arts education and youth initiatives, foundation and individual giving help make this possible.

Donors contributing $100 or more annually are recognized as ACT 1 CLUB Members, and can receive a variety of special benefits designed to bring them closer to the art and artists of American Stage. 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. Visit americanstage.org/DONATE to learn more, make a gift or set up a recurring donation.

We continually strive to celebrate our donors, and every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please contact our Advancement 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 December 1, 2018 through February 23, 2020.

BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000+) Anonymous Bank of America, Inc. Sherri Richey Burke Susan & Robb Hough Hough Family Foundation Thomas A. & Mary S. James Foundation Milkey Family Foundation Raymond James The Shubert Foundation ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($10,000+) Rebecca & Michael Alford Anonymous Russell Buchan City of St. Petersburg Duke Energy Cynthia Faulhaber Lorraine & Neil Franckle The Estate of Edward G. Hayes Beth A. Houghton & Scott K. Wagman Mahaffey Family Foundation Alfred T. May Tim McCormick & Jeff Brizzi Mary & Mark Myers Leona E. Peiffer Pinellas Community Foundation Brian Reale & Fred Wilcox Fran & Bud Risser Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman Dr. Jean Spencer-Carnes State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Tampa Bay Arts Bridge Fund Within the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Steve & Nancy Westphal, GoToSteves.Com

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE ($7,000+) ABC Bicycles Sandi & Dick Averitt Susan & Pete Greenbaum Steven W. Walker CAST CIRCLE ($3,500+) Ann & James Albert Marion & William Ballard Carbiener Family Charitable Fund Sue Carey Marsha Carson Freedom Bank Sharon & Victor Gardner Greenberg Traurig, LLP Anastasia C. Hiotis Gwendolyn & Gordon Johnson Lynda & Dean Jollay Allen H. Loyd Kari & Tom Mainelli Modern Business Associates & Jack Rice Insurance Baytech/Label, Jody & Karl Nurse Leslie & Jim Parent Raymond James & Associates, St. Petersburg Robyn Rusignuolo & Andrew Bellino Sabal Trust Company Smart Move Moving & Storage Inc. Sandee & Al Steinberg Cathy Swanson Ann & Daniel Vickstrom STARS ($2,000+) Chris Aisenbrey Anne Barrins & Ken Slaby Colette Birnbaum & Ann Beth Steinmuller Carlton Fields John Chamberlain Regina & Matt Clement Nancy & Ken Coco

Creative Pinellas Inc. Sherri Smith-Dodgson, Miss Science Frederick E. & Aleta B. Fisher Fund Alice & David Fisher The David & Mary Harbeitner Charitable Gift Fund Susan Harper Enez & Bud Hart Jeanne & Bill Heller Gail & Bob Hetler in Honor of L. Peter Callender Patricia Higgins J. Crayton Pruitt Foundation Ellyn & Chris Kamke Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Metro Inclusive Health Iqbal & Janet Paroo Pilot Bank RBC Foundation Ready for Life Laura Shaw Christa & Scott Shoaf Cathy & Thomas Szelistowski Tampa Bay Times, Inc. Unity Temple of Truth Church Cheryl Willard LEADING PLAYERS ($1,000+) AmCap Insurance Pat Anderson Anonymous Renee Baker Suzanne & Martin Batt George J. & K. Deborah Baxter Fund Within the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Barbara & Michael Bice Angela Biever Tricia Blakeslee & Richard L. Freda Suzanne Carney Cynthia & Mark Carron

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Mary Ellen & John Collins Bernie & Lee Craig Susan & Alan Dee Sherri & Joe Dodgson Ralph Dolente Thalia Dorwick Susan Steele & Mario Farias Karen & Jose Fourquet Cathy & Keith Gramling Green Bench Brewing Company T.J. Haynes-Morgan The Hickey Family Foundation Karen & Hugh Robert James Jacqueline & Barry Kanner Teresa Keller & Doug Tilden Julie Lachman & David Thomas The Kevin A. Lane Philanthropic Fund Leadership Pinellas Helen K. Leslie Jean & Robert Markley, Brighton Foundation Trust Anita & Edward Marks Tinker McKee Catherine & Luis Prats RBC Wealth Management Barbara Sansone Melvin & Betty Sembler Philanthropic Fund Nancy & Robert Shannon Lisha Guzowski-Shatz & Jim Shatz Kate Steinway & Paul Zolan Brigitte & George Sullivan Drs. Dorothy & Edwin Sved Holly & John Tomlin Bill Van Law Brenda B. Verbeck Tammy & John Wachter Bill Ward Cindy & Gary Webster Lisa & Peter Wells Karen White & David Meeker Sarah & Henry Wiley Charitable Trust Firouz Zadeh ENSEMBLE ($500+) Stephenson Anderson Anonymous Lois & Marvin Atkins Jeff Baker Kara Behar Florence & Hugh Bell Blanka & Nick Benjacob Jane Beverly Sandra & James Block Elizabeth Brincklow Arts, LLC Linda & Rich Brown Moira Jeanne Burke Caliber Home Loans Pamela Campbell

Mardie Chapman & Richard Eliason Debbie & Matthew Conigliaro Diana & Marshall Craig Cynthia & John Deermount Delta Construction Partners, Inc. Thomas Flynn Joanne Benazzi Friedland Jennifer & R J Garbowicz Merritt Gardner C. Joseph Gillespie Emily & James Gillespie Lori & Bill Goede Shirley & Ken Gould Eileen Grove Genelda Harris Donna & Jeffery Hearn Liz & Larry Heinkel House Hunters Realty Group Kathleen & Robert Kapusta Lynn S. Lees Louise M. Manry Corinne Mansfield Mary Ann & Bruce Marger Pauline McAndrew & Robert Hudson Emma & James McGuire Debby McLean & Keith Kearney Gayle & Paul Metevia Sara Moola & Mike Vaughn Jackie & George Nigro Brian Nugent Cassandra & Zakir Odhwani William Oefinger Natalie & Dick Oliver Cheryl Pachell Becky & David E. Ramsey Leslie & Mark Ritch Laurence Roberts & Scott Strader Arlene Fillinger Rothman Barbara & Robert Rusignuolo in Honor of Robyn Rusignuolo & Andrew Bellino Sharlene Sakol Nancy R. Schauer The Lynne Marshak Schrum Charitable Fund Drexey Smith Judy & Charles Stuart Timothy VanSolkema Christie & David Vetter Naomi & Jon Vichich Donna Kennedy Waechter John W. Waechter Celia & Nigel Wardle Carolyn Warner Carolyn Warren Lisa and Peter Wells in Honor of the Wedding of Bonnie Hough and Will Payne Evan Whittle

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Robert E. Williams PATRONS ($229+) Pat & Allen Acken Actors' Equity Foundation, Inc. Darbra & William Adair Dedee Aleccia & Hal Hultman Mary Lou Ambrose & Joseph A. Barkley III Anonymous Peter & Mary Linda Armacost Charlotte Bacon Lucy & Keith Bailey Bandes Construction Valerie & Jack Beatty Faith Andrews Bedford Robert Beverly Linda Blalock & Tom Keyser Elizabeth Brincklow & Zeke Durica Cindie & Bob Buchanan Patricia Buza Barbara & Robert Byelick Gentry & Chris Byrnes Irene & Alexander Cass Karen Chassin Julie & Armin Cline Beverly & Steven Cohen Sherry & Irv Cohen Mary T. Conte Susan & Grant Crockett Edie Daly & Jackie Mirkin Janese & Wes Davis Jan & Lee Davisson Debbie & James Demel Matt Dieter Marjorie Dosik Brian Doyle Virginia G. England & Bob Marsh Laura & Ron Erstad Teresa Eyerman Diane Fair Jenna Felder & Gavin Stark Rosalyn & Paul Fenton Janet & John Ferguson Debra & Doug Fisher Debra & William Flynn Kathy & Peter Forde Joyce & Wayne Fraser Beth & Ernest Frierson Noreen & Mike Germak Anne & Jay Ghosh J. Leslie Glick Lynne Knauf & Robert Greenbaum Lisset & Wayne Hanewicz Patricia & Michael Hare Jay Hart Donna & Thomas Hart Susan H. Henry in Honor of the Wedding of Bonnie Hough and Will Payne

Mark Houghton Edward and Elaine Hudson Family Fund Sandra & Jim Irvin Mr. & Mrs. William Israel Jason Jensen Jenni Kennedy Lisa Kirchner & Paul Palumbo Maureen & Butch Kolar Kathy Kronenberg & John Gee Dell & Larry Krug Diane & James Lake Melanie Lenz Lucie Le Page Sue & David Malmberg Theresa & Horst Max Nancy & Bill McIntire Frank McKinney Pamela & Roderic McLaren George & Barbara McWicker The Modica & Meehan Family Victoria & Robert Monroe Kris & Roger Montero Lois & Jary Nixon Kristin Noms Kyle Norberg Wilma Norton Carolyn Nygren Nancy & John Ogden Terri & David Ohlms Denise & Joseph Oshry Mary Frances & Tamas Peredy Lisa & John Posey Kathleen Premo Beatrice & Robert Querido Marsha & Bob Quinn Audrey Raley Kathy & Ed Rawls Robin & Joseph Reed Sebastiana Chris Reynolds Janet Robertson Barbara Roemmele Mauricio Rosas & John Christian Durdines Joy & Robert Rudnicki Barbara & Robert Rusignuolo in Honor of Robyn & Andrew Bellino Libby & Ron Salamone Betsy Schweitzer Ann & Jim Shaler Sue & Cliff Shuman Caroline & Jeff Sikorske Deena & Larry Silver Margaret & Arthur Silvergleid Kim & Mark Spragg Jane & Kurt Strasser Shain Stroff Marita & Jim Sullivan Susan Sullivan Karen & Dave Surplus

Timothy & Stephen SwansonLamarche Eileen Thompson Kiley & Jeremy Tollberg Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika Tomalin Bonnie & Steve Traiman Sandra Travnicek Heidi Trilsch Josephine P. Tucker Teresa & Jorge Vidal Kimberly & Thomas Vogel Jeffrey M. Vona Thomas Vorpahl Nancy L. Watson Alicia Wickliffe Kimberly L. Wiley Barbara Wilks April Williams-Macon Phyllis & Carl Winans Linda Winton Sharon Louise Withers Robin George Yates FRIENDS ($100+) Lisa Adamich & Bobbi Brown Christine F. Agee Judith & William A. Anderson Anonymous Lee Ann Atwood Janet R. Augenbraun Vicki Ayers Angela & Robert Baisley Tina Baraque Joan & Edmund Barry Barbara Bates Deborah & George Baxter Rita Becchetti Carol & Harry Bickford Jill & John Biebel Margie & Bill Blue Linda Bond Joan Bradshaw Mary Alice Braukman Judith & Gary Brevoort Geraldine & Robert Brizzi Shelly & Richard Brooks Linda Brown Velda & Howard Brown Karen Bruner Kevin Buckland Pamela Buckner & Rodger Valentine Simpson Mary & Stephen Burroughs Patricia Busbice Sally Butler Martha Byrne Catherine & Brett Cameron Nancy & James Campbell Jennifer & Roger Campla Guna Carr Paula Castoro & Doug Mesler

Millie & Pedro Ceron Louise & Lloyd Chapin Marion S. Class Joseph Coates Bonita Cobb Marcia & Jack Cohen Darlene & Mickey Colen H.C. Cone Phyllis Conroy Ralph Contursi Mary Ann Cook Sharon & Gene Coppola Antionette & Al Corey Nancy Coulson Sandy & William Davenport Mary & Donald Davis Rene Clark & Richard Davis Margaret & William Dawson Michael Dean Marcie & Blanton DeLoach Muriel Desloovere Kate & Brady Diggs Joel Cohen & Barry Dingman Dr. Patricia C. Donohue Nancy Marie Drwal & James Olney Barbara Dunlap Diane Dykema Dodi Eells Katherine E. Egolf Erin & David Eichenbaum Nancy Farage & Mark Klisch Marilyn & Robert Farber Susan Faustrum Myrna & Rigoberto Febles Joy & Hal Feininger Karen Fireman Aleta & Fred Fisher Mary Fletcher Claudette & Brian Fornuto Amy Foster Mary Franckle Jean & William Froehlich Roberta Funke Lisa W Gardner Louise & John Garrigues Edwina Gates Donna & Larry Genskow Hazel Getman Earline & Ralph Gilbert Cheryl & Aaron Gold Linda & Jack Goldfarb Eileen Gomory Deloris Graves Joel Graves Anita & Herm Greenberg Ena & Stephen Groff Myra & David H. Gross in Honor of Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman Stephanie Gularte

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Christine & Robert La Sala Terry Lavin Cheryl Hutson Law Karla Leavelle & Robert Griendling Dr. William E. Lee Gretchen Letterman & Bill Shelton Brenda & Jerome Levy Donna & Walter Liszewski Doris Lovering Irma & William Lunderman Nancy J. Lyons Carol & Bill Marger Lisa McBride & Don Polmann Eugene J. McDonald Clif McFarland Thomas McGowan Judith McSwine Karen & George Meese Amy Mendelblatt Marie Monsky Jo Morello & Jack Gilhooley Barbara Moritz Margaret Morris Judy Morris-Hardy Diane & Nicholas Morton Mindy Smith Murphy Mary & Mark Myers in Honor of the Wedding of Bonnie Hough and Will Payne Network for Good Maxine and Russ Offenbach Louis Orloff Susan & Gary Osher Judith Overcash Leslie and Jim Parent Linda Parker Carol Peacock Scott Peisner Judy L. Pennala Deborah & Rick Pettey Marlene & Allan Phillips Barbara & Nathaniel Pieper Becca & Joseph Poltorak Christina & Greg Porter Michael P. Porter Edward L. Preston in Honor of Elaine Hare Carolyn & Gino Primus Brandon Pugliese Joan & Steve Putnam Catherine O. & Emiliano Quindiagan Janet Raymond Linda Reed

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THANK YOU FOR BEING KIND AND SPECIAL

American Stage would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the generous contributors who support us through in-kind donations of products and services and through special event fundraising participation. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional theatre, we rely on the generosity of individuals and organizations who empower American Stage to make a meaningful impact in our community with powerful stories, boldly told.

We are proud to present two very special fundraising evenings each season in fall and spring that support our artistic and educational programming year-round. Our 2020 Gala Under the Stars this spring will be held on Friday, April 17th for the opening night of FOOTLOOSE. Visit americanstage.org/GALA This fall we will come together, in support of our Mainstage Series, to celebrate the start of a new season at American Stage with our Season Celebration on October 2, 2020 hosted at The Birchwood. Visit americanstage. org/CELEBRATE 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 December 1, 2018 through February 23, 2020. $5,000+ 4Wall Entertainment, Inc. Bayou Catering Bayprint / Image 360 The Birchwood Trevor Burgess Creative Loafing Holland America Line J. Thor Productions, Inc. Kahwa Coffee Roasting Barbara & Michael McKee Modern Business Associates & Jack Rice Insurance Sara Moola & Mike Vaughn The Palladium Theater Leslie & Jim Parent Brian Reale & Fred Wilcox Smart Move Moving & Storage Inc. Tampa Bay Magazine Tampa Bay Times, Inc. WEDU Steve & Nancy Westphal, gotoSTEVES.com $1,500 - $4,999 AMRx Pat Anderson Sandi & Dick Averitt Bank of America The Big Catch at Salt Creek Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Sherri Richey Burke Callaloo - Courtesy of Vincent Jackson, Ramon Hernandez, & Mario Farias Carlton Fields

david reynolds jewelry & coin Erin & Joseph Dise Duncan McClellan Teresa Eyerman Michele & Phil Farley Lauren & Neal Fiske Cindy W. Fletcher Hal Freedman, Charles Rutenberg Realty Freedom Bank Sharon & Victor Gardner Gator Cases and Levy's Leathers Chef Tyson Grant & Steve Westphal Gratzzi Italian Grille Susan & Robb Hough Beth A. Houghton & Scott K. Wagman James Hughes Nancy & John Lamson The Lightning Foundation Allen B. Loyd Tim McCormick & Jeff Brizzi Mermosa Winery & Boutique Milkey Family Foundation Pamela & Richard Mooney Mary & Mark Myers Neptune Flood Pepito Masterpeice Portraits Pilot Bank Kathy & Ed Rawls Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida Beth Reynolds Christina Roddey, Belle Casa Communities, Inc. Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman

Sabal Trust Company Libby & Ron Salamone Laura Shaw Shutts & Bowen LLP Heather & Walter E. Smith Smith & Associates Real Estate Thomas & LoCicero Trenam Law TriplePoint Design Build Tyrone Frame & Mirror Village Inn Restaurants Cathy & Charles von Brecht The Weekly Challenger Kimberly L. Wiley Christy & Terry Wolfe Judy & Ronald Wolfson Zone Defense, LLC $500 - $1,499 Ann & James Albert Christine & Bill Allard ARTicles Gallery & Custom Framing Ashley Sanchez Photography Lee Ann Atwood Valerie & Jack Beatty Carol & Harry Bickford Robert Blackmon Gina Burwood Carillon Tower Advisers Cason Photography Kristin Coffey & Ronnie Smith of Cheers Events Sue Ann Corrigan Courtyard by Marriott Downtown St. Petersburg Pamela Croney

JOIN US FOR for this ye ar's GALA UNDER THE STARS during the opening nigh t of FOOTLOOSE on AP RIL 17, 2020.

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IN MEMORIAM: The donors listed below have graciously contributed in memory of American Stage community members. We would like to thank family and friends for their heartfelt remembrance of beloved supporters of the arts.

Their generosity helps American Stage provide an enduring legacy of theatrical excellence and access for generations to come. This list reflects all donations and gifts received between December 1, 2018 through February 23, 2020.

The Estate of Edward G. Hayes Pat Anderson in memory of Steve Anderson Pat Anderson in memory of Enez & Bud Hart Sandi & Dick Averitt in memory of Garry Allan Bruel Marion & William Ballard in memory of Enez & Bud Hart Cheryl Erinc in memory of Enez & Bud Hart Susan & Pete Greenbaum in memory of Elsie Campanaro Helen Hameroff & Frantz Christensen in memory of Enez & Bud Hart Donna & Thomas Hart in Memory of Enez & Bud Hart Jacqueline & Barry Kanner and Susan Laplante in memory of Harriett Leiberman Alfred T. May in memory of Enez & Bud Hart Alfred T. May in memory of Hazel Hough Alfred T. May in memory of Allen H. Loyd Tinker McKee in memory of Dr. Peter Dawson Tinker McKee in memory of Hazel Hough Tinker McKee in memory of Allen H. Loyd Tinker McKee in memory of Pat Anderson Tinker McKee in memory of Joanne Fleece Carol & Bill Marger in memory of Allen H. Loyd Pamela & Stephen Newman in memory of Enez & Bud Hart Ann Palmer & Jane Harshburger in memory of Enez & Bud Hart Arlene Fillinger Rothman in memory of Enez & Bud Hart Stephanie Snyder in memory of Pat Anderson Carolyn Warner in memory of Enez & Bud Hart Mary Lou Warner in memory of Enez & Bud Hart Chris M. White in memory of Robert F. White

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SHARE YOUR LEGACY WITH AMERICAN STAGE 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

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

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VISIT AMERICANSTAGE.ORG/LEGACY Or contact the Advancement Team at 727.823.1600 x 207 or development@americanstage.org

THE LEGACY SOCIETY OF AMERICAN STAGE 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 February 23, 2020.

Anonymous Michael Alford Mary Lou Ambrose & Joseph A. Barkley III Sandra S. & Richard G. Averitt III Anne Barrins & Ken Slaby Valerie & Jack Beatty Janet Bibber Russell Buchan Sherri Richey Burke & George Burke* Guna Carr Joel Cohen & Barry Dingman Debbie & Matthew J. Conigliaro Barbara Cooley & Pierre D. Cooley* JT Crowder Marcia Dobbin Jeannine Clark Dunlap John Dunne* Diana Norris Eldred Aila Erman Tiffany & Preston Faykus Patricia J. Felton* Gregory H. Fisher Claudette Fornuto

Jenna Franklin & John Downes IV Jennifer Garbowicz Maggi Bevacqua-Geddes* Patrick Green Enez Hart* & Bud Hart* The Estate of Edward G. Hayes* Hazel* & William R. Hough Susan Howard Mary & Tom James Judith Jourdan Trust Martin Karan Robert A. Kelzer Camilla D. Kilgroe Charles A. Leslie* Gretchen Letterman & Bill Shelton Harriett Lieberman* Robert Mall* Jill Marie Alfred T. May Timothy McCormick & Jeffrey Brizzi Taylor McKee Tinker McKee Natalie McMasters* Liza Miller Sonya Miller* Lois M. Naylor*

Frank Notarianni & Ron Menezes Natalie & Dick Oliver Peggy & Eugene Ponessa Rob Pressrich Joseph M. Pugliano Gini Rollins* Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman Heather & Stephen Rush George Donald Sheets Marjorie Sherwin & Rose Walton Brian Reale & Fred Wilcox Mary Shuh Stephanie Snyder James Studdiford William Studdiford Cathy Swanson Cheryl VanMessel & Charles Bross Scott K. Wagman 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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