Front & Center Gala Program

H OST E D BY TANYA & DE NNY G L ASS

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T H I S E VEN I NG’S E VE NTS 6:00 PM TOURS & COCKTAILS Live Music By: Lin Hart, Chariot

7:00 PM PROGRAM & DINNER 8:00 PM PADDLE RAISE 8:30 PM DANCING

Live Music By: Bob Zottola & Jazz Simpatico

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SPECIAL

thanks F R O NT & C ENT E R H OST S Tanya & Denny Glass

GA L A C HA IR

TA BL E D O NO R S

Cheryl Waterhouse

Ted & Lisa Bill

TA B LE HO S TS

Jim & Shirley Curvey Diane & Sid Davis

Tom Ray & Lorena Aguirre

Steven & Shelley Einhorn

Reg & Sandra Buxton

Alan & Liz Jaffe

Bob Brady & Kathleen Callahan

Terry Libby & Larry Siegel

Ali & Luke Claremont

Bob & Mary Uek

Susan Gibbons Denny & Tanya Glass Dan & Lingyun Kao Sarann & Stan Kraushaar Judy LeDoux Phil McCabe Peggy & Jim Monson Jackie & Henk Morelisse Jay R. Paul

GUE S T B A R T E NDE R Morgan Cote

SP E CIA L THA NKS The Dedicated Volunteers, Staff, and Board of Directors of The Naples Players

Pat & John Pollok Vicki Tracy & Tim Savage

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TON I GH T ‘ S

Talent DIRE CTO R / C HO RE OGRA P H E R

M US IC D IR E CTO R

Dawn Lebrecht Fornara

Charles Fornara

F OO T L OO S E Leonard Allen Isabella Antunes Jenny Belandres Ethan Brendel Brad Brenner Abby Ciabaton Jordan Crawford Elizabeth D’Aiuto Maxine Danni Adam Fasano

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Elizabeth Fincher Christine Mastrangelo Christopher Michael Alex Minarik Vanessa Minarik Tina Moroni Abigail Nelson Sharne Perryman Bret Poulter Tom Rex

Sydney Richards Roseann Ruggiero Bernardo Santana Preslie True Sharon True Lorelai Vega Lindsey Walsh Ciarán Welch Jack Weld Dominic Young

TH E S O U ND O F MUSI C

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Isabella Antunes Isabella Burgos Lily Coppell Misda Dantes Isabella DiNorcia Daniella Flom

Alexis Camina

Hadley Murphey Lorelai Vega Rachel Weiner

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TO N IGHT ’S HOSTS:

Tanya & Denny

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e were hooked on The Naples Players after our first show,” fine artist Tanya Trinkaus Glass said, remembering her first visit to Naples, FL and the Sugden Community Theater. “My husband Denny and I were beyond impressed that regular people—like electricians—could come together to create such professional level theatre.”

A fashion design graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, Glass has a particular affinity for the costuming at The Naples Players. “The authenticity of the costumes, especially considering the sheer volume and scale of the productions, is simply incredible.”

Meanwhile, Tanya’s husband Denny is excited about the theater’s education program. “There are over 1,000 students at various levels of instruction from kindergarten-aged children to teenagers to adults with disabilities—there’s

something for everyone,” Denny said.

“And with a robust scholarship program, The Naples Players haven’t turned away a child or family because of financial ability.”

“In some ways the kids shows are even better,” Tanya said. “There’s that same professional level of artistry in the design and direction—but staged with children. It’s one of those magical experiences that you know kids will remember forever, and there’s nowhere else this could happen.”

MOAN A , JR .

SUMMER 2020

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Menu

TH E E V E N I N G’ S

First Course OCEAN CLUB HOUSE SALAD | GFM Romaine, Field Greens, Granny Smith Apples, Goat Cheese, Walnuts, Sherry Mustard Vinaigrette

Second Course PRIME STEAK | GFM 6oz. Filet Mignon

All steaks are seasoned and broiled at 1200º

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LOBSTER TAIL Butter Poached, Sweet Corn, Red Pepper Cream, Chili Oil

CHEF’S CHOICE VEGAN PLATE

Third Course CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PIE Peanut Butter Mousse, Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. Please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy or special dietary need (e.g. gluten intolerance). While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, please be aware our restaurant uses ingredients that contain all the major FDA allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, soy & wheat). We offer gluten-free friendly options, however our kitchen is not completely gluten free.

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CO MPL IMEN TARY

drinks

& C O C K TA I L S Wine Bar

Patrons may receive complimentary wine from The Naples Players and liquor drinks from the bar on-site.

Signature Cocktails Themed drinks inspired by our upcoming TNP shows: SUNFLOWER OF YORKSHIRE

ALMOST PARADISE

Inspired by our upcoming show Calendar Girls, this light and lovely cocktail features Tito’s vodka, fresh pear juice, a splash of vanilla simple syrup and soda, garnished with a sunflower!

Inspired by Footloose, which starts February 25, this tropical delight features Tito’s vodka, freshly muddled strawberries and kiwi, lime juice, and simple syrup served over ice.

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OUR M I SSI ON &

Leaders OUR M I SSI ON AT T N P The Naples Players continually seeks to enrich, educate, and entertain our community through a superior theatre experience. We are a premier community theatre, seeking to inspire passion for the performing arts through unparalleled access to the process, experience, and conversations surrounding the arts and our community.

BOA RD OF D I RE CTORS Denny Glass

Ted Bill

PRESIDENT

Robin Bache Gray

Alyssa Haney EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Peggy Monson

Patti Hepburn Otto Immel

FACILITIES

Alan Jaffe

Pat Pollok

Dede Brownlee

DEVELOPMENT

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Terry Libby MEMBERSHIP

Bob Uek TREASURER

David McElrath SECRETARY

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Cheryl Waterhouse

CE O & E XE CU TIV E A RTIS TIC D IR E CTO R Bryce Alexander

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