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Over the past decade, we’ve invited our community to lean in closer to powerful storytelling. We’ve produced award-winning plays and musicals to sold-out houses, premiered original works, and cultivated artists whose careers have expanded to other theatre and film achievements. Now located in the vibrant Lake Sumter Landing Market Square®, The SigPro Studio™ expands to accommodate 200+ patrons per performance while preserving the authenticity, artistry, and closeness our audiences cherish. This reimagined Black Box theatre features flexible Thrust and Proscenium staging, allowing stories to unfold with immediacy and impact. Powered by Significant Productions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The SigPro Studio continues our mission to inspire Central Florida through innovative, thought-provoking storytelling. The talent and passion remain. The immersive experience remains. The stage has simply grown to meet the moment.
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CHICKEN & BISCUITS By Douglas Lyons CHICKEN & BISCUITS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com Originally Produced on Broadway by Pamela Ross Hunter, Arnold E. Clayton, Cornelious Leah Michalos, Kayla Greenspan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas, Mapleseed Productions, Curt Cronin, John Joseph, John Paterakis, Invisible Wall Productions/Blaine Hopkins. CHICKEN & BISCUITS received its launch production at Queens Theatre (Taryn Sacramone, Executive Director), Queens, NY, on February 28, 2020.
DIRECTOR
Desiree Montes
DRAMATURG & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Angel Creeks
INTIMACY DIRECTOR & CULTURAL COMPETENCY SPECIALIST
INTERFAITH & JEWISH CULTURAL CONSULTANT
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WIG, HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER
Ayòfémi Demps
DIALECT COACH
Karla Hartley
Christopher Berry
Dr. L Nyrobi N. Moss
ASSOCIATE WIG, HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER
Jereme Raickett
Mikaela Fraser
SET DESIGNER, PROPS DESIGN & SET DRESSING
Madison Youngblood
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Hope Medwin
BACKSTAGE CREW
Angely Callejas
DECK STAGE MANAGER
Nicolas Raffenaud
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Jason Goedken
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Joshua E. Gallagher
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SWING STAGE MANAGER
Chris Wilson
FOUNDER & CONSULTING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Whitney Morse
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PRESENTING SEASON 11
Stronger Together After an incredible celebration of ten years at The Studio Theatre, it feels appropriate to start another decade with a new name, The SigPro Studio™, and a powerful theme for Season 11. In a world in which divisiveness seems to be par for the course, this theme emphasizes unity, collaboration, and a communal effort to tackle challenges that may seem insurmountable alone. I believe it is a theme near and dear to the hearts of everyone at Significant Productions. Our Season 11 Theme: Stronger Together Bishop Desmond Tutu states, “I am a human because you are a human. My humanity is caught up in yours.” Through different circumstances and lenses, each production this season exemplifies a belief in our shared humanity and proves that we are stronger together. Chicken and Biscuits by Douglas Lyons is a story of love, grief, and forgiveness. As a family comes together, they realize just how much they need each other no matter how differently they view the world. Fat Man’s, a new play by Matt Webster, confronts ideological differences and challenges us all to never judge a book by its cover. Instead, it invites us to discover what we have in common through our humanity. I promise you, love is there. Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein shows how kindness in the face of unprecedented circumstances proves that even strangers are better together. Primary Trust by Eboni Booth is a primary example of how human connection, community, and support are essential for navigating what life brings. So now, I am officially making a call to action to join us on a great ride through a wonderful season. I charge all of us to believe in the human spirit and remember: “What binds us together will always be more powerful than what drives us apart.” - Barack Obama I am a true believer that we are Stronger Together.
Angel Creeks Artistic Director
Thank you to Whitney Morse and Jason Goedken for the magnificent opportunity to guide us into a new decade. It is a sincere honor to be a part of such an amazing company. I hope to continue the incredible work you began for The SigPro Studio and Significant Productions.
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SEASON 11 Stronger Together
CHICKEN & BISCUITS
PREVIEWS / $30+ SEP 15-SEP 17, 2026
By Douglas Lyons
PERFORMANCES / $35+ SEP 18-OCT 24, 2026
Grab a plate, feed the soul In this hilarious celebration of Black joy, grief and healing, an extended family is brought back to St. Luke’s Church. With a heavy family secret on the verge of being revealed, two sisters are reunited at the celebration of life for their family patriarch whose dry chicken and biscuits were only famous to him. Family stressors abound, Beverly shows up to the chapel with her “blessings” on display, Baneatta’s son brings his Jewish boyfriend along, and Beverly’s nosy daughter keeps asking questions no one wants to answer. While Baneatta’s husband, Reginald, tries to keep the peace, the two sisters are faced with a truth that could either heal or break them. Chicken and Biscuits invites you to grab a fan, have a seat in the pew, and get ready to say “amen.”
TALKBACKS OCT 1 & 15 AD & ASL PERFORMANCE OCT 14
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FAT MAN'S
PREVIEWS / $30+ NOV 17-NOV 19, 2026
The art of connection
PERFORMANCES / $35+ NOV 20-DEC 19, 2026
By Matthew Webster Winnie, the new local minister of a small Presbyterian church in West Virginia is eager to invigorate and inspire change in her community, while Fat Man is happy with things just the way they are—sipping on sour beer. When Winnie suddenly finds herself as his landlord, a dysfunctional business relationship evolves into an honest and unexpected connection between two stubborn people. Shared values and showing up for each other leads to an unlikely friendship, reigniting their faith in the world. “Fat Man’s is a play about love, tattoos, and discovering the Godliness that lives inside all of us.”
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COME FROM AWAY
PREVIEWS / $35+ FEB 2-FEB 4, 2027
Book, Music & Lyrics By Irene Sankoff & David Hein You are here at the start of a moment... In the hours following September 11, 2001, uncertainty sweeps the globe. The remote town of Gander, Newfoundland, unexpectedly becomes the landing strip to 38 planes carrying 7,000 travelers. With its population doubled and no time to prepare, the people of Gander open their homes, their hearts, and their lives to these stranded strangers. This Tony and Olivier Award– winning musical, based on an astonishing true story, unfolds through a compelling, folk-inspired score and a cast of remarkable real-life characters. A heart-forward, joyful celebration of resilience, Come From Away reminds audiences of all ages of the power of creating a community as you’re finding a way home.
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PRIMARY TRUST
PREVIEWS / $30+ APR 13-APR 15, 2027
By Eboni Booth
Find your place, find your people Bookstore clerk by day, and Wally’s two for one mai tai regular by night, Kenneth suddenly finds himself facing unemployment and an unfamiliar routine. With the help of his best friend Bert, he is forced to confront a world he has intentionally avoided. Along his journey, he begins to shatter the barriers of his solitude through new friendships, new dreams, and new drinks. A deceptively ordinary story about the extraordinary possibilities inside each of us, this 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play challenges us to a moving exploration of trust, transformation, and courage.
PERFORMANCES / $35+ APR 16-MAY 15, 2027 TALKBACKS APR 22, MAY 6 AD & ASL PERFORMANCE MAY 5
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Summer Staycation 2027
XANADU
Book by Douglas Carter Beane Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar Based on the Universal Pictures film Screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel
Picture this [with your polaroid camera]: Venice Beach, California, 1980, “Greek goddess meets mortal boy” story where the ultimate reward is Xanadu. This zany musical featuring the hit songs “Magic,” “Suddenly” and “I’m Alive,” follows the journey of a beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus. As she embarks on a quest to inspire a mortal struggling artist, Sonny, they achieve the greatest mythical artistic creation of all time—the first roller disco! But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and comedic chaos ensues. Grab your roller skates, leg warmers, headbands and roll along with us for our exciting Summer Staycation production.
AD & ASL PERFORMANCE AUG 4
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PERFORMANCES / $40+ JUL 2-AUG 14, 2027 TALKBACKS JUL 8 & 22, AUG 5
Feel the music, cue the glitter
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PREVIEWS / $35+ JUN 29-JUL 1, 2027
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C A ST STEPHANIE ANUWE (Brianna Jenkins) REGIONAL: Only Some of God's Children... (Significant Productions) Belly: An American Love Story (CCSU), In the Middle of the Mess (Yendor Theatre Company), A Raisin in the Sun (Dallas Cultural Arts) THEATRE: Watch the Throne (Black Spectrum Theatre), Bethune: Our Black Velvet Rose (NYC), MaRainey’s Black Bottom (Bedstuy Theatre Group), Lack of Milk (NYTF), The Surrender (Columbia University), TV/FILM: Trundle (Cannes), Between the Pages (Amazon Prime), Monday Monologues (Watchmen Media) MFA: Actor’s Studio Drama School, Shakespeare: London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Stephanie is excited to return to The SigPro Studio and join this amazing cast and crew! Special thanks to her friends and family for all their love and support! StephanieAnuwe.com | IG: Adaeze369
Michelle Williams in Broadway in Chicago’s Children of Eden (Abel/Ham). His other credits include Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), Les Misérables (Marius), and All Shook Up (Dean). He’d like to thank his family and friends for all their support throughout his journey. ThatChrisGraham.com
JADE L. JONES (Baneatta Mabry) is delighted to be performing in The SigPro Studio’s new space and returning to The Villages. Previous performances include Ella No 6 and Nya Pipeline. Recent Central Florida performances include Margaret POTUS (Theater West End) and Rabby Fat Ham (Orlando Shakespeare Theatre). Performing throughout Central Florida and around the world, other credits include: Mama/Ms Edna Locomotion (Orlando Family Stage), Mattie Williams River Niger (M Ensemble), her South Florida Carbonell Award nominated role Mama Euralie Once on this Island JOS N. BANKS* (Kenny (Slow Burn Theatre), Main Stage Performer Mabry) A true renaissance man... (Disney Cruise Line), and most recently Wand Jos N. Banks is a multi-award Keeper The Wizarding World of Harry Potter winning Visual/Performing Arts (Universal Studios Japan). She is forever grateful to Artist, Costume Designer, Stylist, God, family, and “Jewels” for their continuous Teaching Artist and overall support. IG: @Jade_performs LGBTQ+ trailblazer. Tours: Kinky LAUREN MULLER (Simone Boots (Lola), HAIR (Hud), The Color Purple (Harpo). Mabry) is a Central Florida Select Regional Work: Steppenwolf, GOODMAN, native and has had the pleasure of YALE, Chicago Shakes, Arena Stage, MUNY, performing on various stages McCarter, Goodspeed, South Coast Rep, Second throughout the Orlando area. City, Orlando Shakes, American Stage & many Her previous productions at The more. Film: Ocean in Showtime’s The Chi, Dr. Greg SigPro Studio are Little Shop of Martinson in Showtime’s Work In Progress & Rise Against' music video Make It Stop (Lead). 4X Best Horrors, Suite Surrender, and Ada and the Engine. Costume Designer nominee at the Black Theater Other local credits include: POTUS, Boulevard of Alliance Awards. Jos also serves as an Artistic Asso- Bold Dreams, Ain't Misbehavin', Noises Off, ciate with About Face Theatre in Chicago, IL & was Memphis, In the Heights, Significant Other, as well afforded the company's 1st ever costume designer as many others. She also can be seen casting spells at Universal Studios. Lauren would like to thank residency. FearlessJos.com | @JosNBanks her family and friends for their continued support. CHRIS GRAHAM (Logan @lolomujer Leibowitz) is from Rochester, NYESHIA NAOMII (La'Trice MI, and graduated from Western Franklin) is no stranger to the Michigan University with a beloved SigPro stage but she is Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music overjoyed to return. She recently Theatre Performance. Chris was executed the bubbly Opal in last seen at The SigPro Studio in Orlando Shakes production of Pippin (Swing for Lewis, Pippin, Player 3). He has Fat Ham, Lady in Orange in For worked regionally across the U.S. Most notably, he worked alongside Stephen Schwartz and Colored Girls (TWE) as a breathtakingly bright ball
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of fire. You may also recognize her as the understudy to Regina in Welcome to Matteson as well as the standby to Nell Carter in Ain’t Misbehavin’. Both audience raving shows that took place at Orlando Shakes during their 2024-25 show season. Other recent central Florida favorites include Respect, 8 track: The Sounds of the 70’s (Winter Park Playhouse), Seussical The Musical (Orlando Family Stage), Violet (Garden Theatre) and the debut opening show The Color Purple (Theater West End). One of her performance highlights was performing for Joyful at Walt Disney World’s Epcot as well as a featured background vocalist to the touring tribute show Aretha: Portrait of a Queen. She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support. IG: @Ny_sings | @ThatGirl_NyNy DON RANDLE (Reginald Mabry) is thrilled and grateful to be a part of this nationally recognized play. His recent credits include The Hot Wing King, American Stage Theatre, Fat Ham, Aurora Fox Happy To Be Nappy, Clybourne Park, (The Arvada Center), The Last Night of Red Barker, (The Catamounts), Sweat (Openstage Theatre), The Odd Couple (Firehouse Theatre), and Aubergine (TheatreWorks) in Colorado Springs. When not on stage this sports junkie spends his time as a Podcast Host, voice-over creative, and Firehouse Theatre board member. He’d like to thank his wife Tracie and kids Jaelin and Stephen for their unwavering support of his artistic passions.
DOMINIQUE MARSHALL (Understudy for La'Trice Franklin) This is Dominique’s third production with The SigPro Studio. (Previously Maude/Dale Swing in Nightsweat and Ada’s Understudy for Ada and the Engine) Prior to that, she was in Theater West End’s production of POTUS (Chris/Dusty Swing). After finishing her MFA in Acting with UCF, she’s played the following in Orlando Shakes’ past seasons. Henry the 6th part 3 (Female Swing/Prompter), Fat Ham (Opal US), The Hungry Caterpillar (Actor 2/ puppeteer), Stuart Little (Snowbell), Henry IV part 2 (Pirate and Spirit), and Macbeth (Lady Macduff/ Weird Sister/Gentlewoman). She is the former ESU Boston branch National Shakespeare Competition winner, Irene Ryan nominee and was mentioned in Orlando Sentinel for featured actor in comedy.
RACHEL NICOLE POOLE (Swing for Simone Mabry, Brianna Jenkins) is excited to return to The SigPro Studio! Last seen with The SigPro Studio as Woman 2 in I Love You, You’re Perfect.... Other recent credits include: Gloria in Damn Yankees (Theatre Arlington), Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance (Theatre3), Florinda in Into the Woods (Dallas Theater Center) and the title role in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella with Lyric Stage Dallas. As a Teaching Artist, Rachel has worked with many theaters in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, including Dallas Children’s Theater, Casa Mañana, Dallas JACQUELIN LORRAINE Theater Center and Broadway Dallas. BFA Musical SCHOFIELD* (Beverly Jenkins) Theater Performance from Texas Christian Univerhails from Brooklyn, NY. She is a sity. She is blessed for the endless love and support proud Afro-Latina, USAF Veteran, from her family & friends! Enjoy the Show! Racheland she is thrilled to be returning NicolePoole.com | IG: @poolerthanyou for her second season with SigPro. Jacquelin is most proud to have JEREME RAICKETT (Underbeen the first Afro-Latina to play Abuela Claudia in study for Kenny Mabry and La Mirada’s production of In The Heights. Other Lighting Designer) is a multidisTheatre Credits: The Crucible (Theatricum); Sister ciplinary artist with over 20 years Act: The Musical (CASA 0101 Theatre); Bronco Billy, of experience as an actor, director, The Musical (Skylight Theatre); A Great Wilderness lighting designer, and producer. (Rogue Machine); Marilyn, Mom & Me (ICT Long In Jacksonville, FL, he served as Beach); Only Some of God’s Children (SigPro). Artistic Director and Production Manager at Honors: NAACP Award (Rapunzel Alone - 24th Players by the Sea for over a decade, and can Street Theatre and The Color Purple - Greenway currently be seen onstage as Donkey in Shrek the Court Theatre) and Ovation Award (The Color Musical at Alhambra Theatre & Dining. He is the Purple - Celebration Theatre). #Icandoallth- Founder and Executive Director of Artistic JouringsthroughChrist | IG: @jacquelin_lorraine neys International, a nonprofit building *Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers, appearing under a special agreement with Actors' Equity Association.
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performing arts cultural exchange between the U.S. and South Africa. Jereme is a graduate of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and serves on the board of the American Association of Community Theatre. He is thrilled to join The SigPro Studio family for Chicken & Biscuits.
Art (2025 Nelson Mandela Bay Arts Festival | Artistic Journeys International), The Bikinis (Winter Park Playhouse). For more credits and future projects, follow her: @brdwyheart | linktr.ee/ bookdesmontes
CHRIS BERRY (Dialect Coach) received his BFA from North Carolina A&T State University and his MFA from Brown Universi-ty/Trinity Rep. He is honored to serve as the Managing Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Playwrights Realm, the Arts Director at Penumbra Center for Racial Healing, the President of the Black Theatre Network, and the Director of Education and Humanities at the Billie Holiday Theatre. As a dialect coach, he has had the pleasure of working on the Signature Theatre's production of The Hot Wing King and the D I REC TI O N television show P-Valley. As an educator, He has DOUGLAS LYONS (Writer) wrote the 2021 served as an Assistant Professor of Theatre at the GLAAD-nominated Broadway comedy Chicken University of North Carolina at Charlotte and & Biscuits. As an actor his Broadway/NYC credits Florida A&M University. include: Beautiful (Original Cast), The Book of ANGEL CREEKS (Dramaturg Mormon and Parade (NY City Center). Tours: & Artistic Director) is honored to Dreamgirls, Rent and The Book of Mormon First join this wonderful company National Tour. Regionally: Yale Rep, Hartford with over 30 years of experience Stage Company, Huntington Theatre Company, as an actor, singer, dancer, teacher, 5th Ave Theatre, The Muny and more. As a writer: choreographer, and director. A the Emmy-nominated Fraggle Rock (Apple TV), few credits include: Film and teleFive Points (Theater Latte Da), Beau (Adirondack Theatre Festival and IndieFest, Best of Show 2022), vision (North Hollywood, Days of Our Lives, Living and the 2018 Off-Broadway Alliance Award-win- Single), Broadway (Fosse, Chicago the Musical), ning musical Polkadots. Douglas is currently devel- national tours and artists (Chicago the Musical, Staroping television with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and light Express, Michael Jackson, Anne Reinking), regional and theme parks (Aladdin – A Musical Sky Dance. @Chocolatehipster Spectacular, Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, FrozenDESIREE MONTES (Director) Live at the Hyperion, Romeo and Juliet, Hairspray, is a critically acclaimed AEA actor, Godspell, Seussical). She is an advocate for diversity, singer, dancer, voice actor, equity, and inclusion working with PSPI.org, director, choreographer, intimacy CFEABlackbook.org, and Blacktheatregirlmagic. professional, and arts educator. org. She has a B.A. in Performing Arts from St. She has also been seen on stages Mary’s College of California, and a certificate in at Universal Studios Orlando & leadership from University of Notre Dame. Walt Disney World Resorts over the past 15 years. AYÒFÉMI DEMPS (Intimacy The Sharon and The SigPro Studio audiences have Director & Cultural Competency recently seen Desiree's work on Kim's Convenience Specialist) is a Central Florida and Only Some of God’s Children or Mississippi educator, director, actor, teaching Magnolias (Intimacy Director). Recent directorial artist, and theatrical activist. She credits: From My Hometown (Winter Park Playspecializes in cultural competency, house), Tumbleweed (Playfest | Orlando Shakedramaturgy and consent-based speare Theater), Rock of Ages (Theatre West End), Ubuntu Youth Arts Festival 2026 (Gqeberha, South intimacy for stage. AyÒfémi is also a fantasy writer and poet, with an M.F.A in Popular Fiction Writing Africa | Artistic Journeys International), Voices of ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION (“EQUITY"), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors' Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks
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& Publishing from Emerson College. Recent credits include Orlando Sentinel Nominations for Best Leading Actor in a Musical (Sweeney Todd at Theater West End (TWE)); Best Director of a Musical and Top Production (Lady Day at TWE) and Critic's Picks for Best Director of a Drama and Best Drama (Appropriate at Ensemble Company). She is also a member of the inaugural cohort for Theatre Communications Group’s Funds For the Dolls: Elevating Trans Women of Color in Theatre. IG: @ carefree.black.revolutionary KARLA HARTLEY (Interfaith & Jewish Cultural Consultant) is currently the Producing Artistic Director of Stageworks Theatre in Tampa. She has directed designed, stage managed and performed in countless shows in the area and across the country for the last 40 years. Many thanks her wife Noreen and son Marcel.
MONICA BERDECIO, MA (Marketing Director) Bolivian roots drive her passion for the arts, food, and people. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Florida, holding a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations and a Master's Degree in Mass Communication, specializing in Global Strategic Communication. She has taken on various roles within The Villages community, leading her to her most recent one as Marketing Director for Significant Productions, where she continues to pursue her love for making stories resonate with diverse communities. When she's not creating stories for work, she's creating memories with her husband and three kids wherever the fun is.
NATALIE BOLLINGER (Marketing & Social Media Coordinator) is a proud Midwest mutt with a theatre and commuPRO D U C T I O N nications degree from Ball State CLAYTON BECKER (Senior University. Before joining SigPro, Manager, Technical Operations) is you may have seen her on VNN’s from the DFW area of Texas. Entertainment Beat. Now, she brings her creativity Always wanting a career in theatre, to life as SigPro’s social media coordinator. When he received his BA in Theatre from she’s not crafting content, you can find her behind the University of the Ozarks in the scenes (or under the spotlight) at local theatres, Clarksville, AR. After graduating, or trying out cool coffee shops with pals. Clay worked as the Technical Director at Circa’ 21 TINA CARROLL (Coordinator, Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL before joining Front of House Operations) The SigPro Studio team in 2018. When not in the attended the University of theatre, he is out hiking, kayaking or biking the Wi s c o n s i n - Ma d i s o n a n d wonders of mother nature across the country. Clay Marquette University where she invites everyone to see the brilliant work our team earned a B.A. in Journalism and a does at both Significant Productions venues! minor in Marketing. She has LESLIE BECKER (Director of spent the majority of her career working as office People, Projects & Culture) Since manager and children’s ministry director in large joining this organization in 2018, churches with lots of volunteers. A great joy has Leslie has had the privilege of been teaching children’s choir for many years. working across various facets of Music, dance, and theater is vital in her life and she the theatre. Now, as the Director enjoys performing as well as directing. She and her of People, Projects, and Culture, husband have two sons. Tina loves living in The she is dedicated to working closely with the team Villages and is delighted to celebrate her “un-retireto cultivate an inclusive and collaborative work- ment” joining SigPro as Assistant Manager of place environment. Leslie believes that fostering an Patron Services. inclusive and supportive culture is essential for ANGELY CALLEJAS (Backcreating exceptional art, art that SigPro is proud to stage Crew) is a Hair and Makeup share with its audiences. Leslie is grateful for the artist specializing in theatrical, opportunity to serve this talented team and opera, and film makeup design. contribute to the vibrant arts community, she She has worked on productions extends thanks to the audience for their continued with Opera Orlando, Opera support of the arts. Tampa, and Vero Beach Opera,
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and has contributed to performances presented at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to theatre and opera, Angely works in independent film, creating beauty, character, and special effects makeup that supports visual storytelling. Her experience includes prosthetic application, wig styling, and coordinating makeup teams for live productions and film sets. Angely is passionate about collaborative storytelling through hair and makeup design and thanks her collaborators and mentors for their continued inspiration. IG: @angelymua
Manager and Company Manager), Theater West End (Production Stage Manager), Orlando Fringe (Production Stage Manager), Virgin Voyages (Rehearsal Stage Management Supervisor), Epic Universe (Coordinator for Untrainable Dragon Show), and SeaWorld (Stage Manager of POP!). When she is not facilitating brave spaces for performers and creative teams to play pretend or explore the human condition, she can be found at home with her husband, three children, and their ever-growing list of farm animals.
MIKAELA FRASER (Sound ANTONIO CAMPAGNA Designer) is a Sound Designer and (Carpenter) born in Caracas, Sound Engineer based in Atlanta, Venezuela, with Italian heritage, GA, and a Kennesaw State Univerfound his way to the United sity alumna. Her work includes States in 2013. His passion for art The Wiz, Gods of Comedy, The Play and entertainment led him to That Goes Wrong, Sister Act, and graduate in Film Production and The Color Purple at Aurora Theatre; Doubt, Blues for obtain a Certificate in Stage Technology from an Alabama Sky, Cullud Wattah, Red Speedo, and Valencia College. Since childhood, he has culti- Lizzie at Actor’s Express; The Book Eating Boy at Allivated his artistic talent, writing plays and exploring ance Theatre; and Once at Horizon Theatre. Addivarious forms of creative expression. Currently, he tional credits include productions at Atlanta Lyric channels his love for entertainment at The SigPro Theatre, Synchronicity Theatre, Theatrical Outfit, Studio, where he plays a crucial role in creating sets True Colors Theatre, Out of Hand Theatre, Indiana and stages for theatrical productions. His world Repertory Theatre, Syracuse Stage, The Old Globe revolves around the fascinating universe of Theatre, The Warehouse Theatre, and Flint Reperperforming arts, where he continues to make his tory Theatre, as well as multiple productions at mark with creativity and dedication. Kennesaw State University. IG: @Simone1818 JON CRONIN (Director of Operations, Composer) has been working in live events for fifteen years. His professional journey before joining The Sharon in 2021 included Dave Matthews Band, Huey Lewis & The News, World Wrestling Entertainment, Apple Events, Universal Parks and Resorts, and The Walt Disney Company. Jon currently serves as Director of Operations at SigPro, where he supports the production and operations teams across both of our world-class venues. An avid cruiser and theme park fan, Jon spends as much time at Disney or in the middle of the ocean as possible.
JOSHUA E. GALLAGHER (Scenic & Props Designer, Set Dressing) has been designing imaginary places in real spaces for the past decade. He began working with The SigPro Studio in 2021 creating an assortment of deserts for The Cake, and became a full-time member of the Significant Productions team shortly thereafter. He has also designed scenery for Garden Theatre, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, University of Cincinnati, Villanova University, Millbrook Playhouse, and Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, among others. Joshua has a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Design from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor S T E P H A N I E E L L I O T T of Arts in Theater from the Indiana University of (Production Manager, Resident Pennsylvania. JoshuaEGallagher.com Productions) has been professionally working in theatre since CORY H. GARRETT (Costume graduating from The University Shop Supervisor) is a graduate of of Florida BA Theatre & Dance the Masters in Entertainment Design at Southern Methodist program in 2011. Previous expeUniversity and received his rience includes Orlando Family Stage (Assistant Stage Manager), Garden Theatre (Production Stage undergraduate degree from East
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Texas Baptist University. Before packing up the truck and moving to paradise, he assisted Elaine J. McCarthy on the world premiere opera The Diving Bell and the Butterfly at The Dallas Opera. He is a freelance costume and scenic designer currently based in Central Florida. Selected designs include Cabaret (The SigPro Studio), Next to Normal (Theater 3), Plano (Richland College Theatre), Let the Right One In (Outcry Theatre), The Rape of Lucretia (Meadows Lyric Theatre), Twelfth Night The Musical (Southern Methodist University), and The Odyssey (Dallas Theatre Center-Public Works Dallas). IG: @thartsofthartopolis JASON GOEDKEN (Producer) has been the Operations Manager at The Sharon since its opening in 2015. Prior to his time in Florida, he spent the previous 11 years working in various theatres in NYC and Chicago. Jason helped found both The Sharon and The SigPro Studio and manages the staff from both venues. Although his work is mostly behind-the-scenes, he made a memorable acting debut in The SigPro Studio's Second Season as Harry in Company. LONNIE GOERTZ (Coordinator, Front of House Operations) After touring for two decades as a prop person with national tours of Broadway musicals, Lonnie Goertz recently relocated to The Villages from Atlantic Beach, FL to be closer to her mom. A graduate of NYU, some of her credits include Dear Evan Hansen, Jersey Boys, Moulin Rouge, Fun Home, and The Lion King. When she’s not in the theater, Lonnie enjoys running, cooking, chatting about vegetables, and chasing lizards in the park with her dog. She’s looking forward to becoming a better line dancer and has a hard time saying no to coffee ice cream.
JORDAN GREGSON (Literary & Casting Associate) is an actor, arts administrator, director, and producer. Jordan proudly serves as the Artistic Associate at Significant Productions. When Jordan isn’t assisting with casting and script selection for The SigPro Studio, you can find him in the rehearsal room supporting guest directors, working on his own passion projects, or relaxing at the beach. Selected assistant directing credits include When We Were Young and Unafraid & Angel Street (Significant Productions), Intimate Apparel (Asolo Repertory Theatre), Jekyll & Hyde (Players by the Sea), Power to the Queendom (Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration), Gloria (Texas State University) the 2022 Broadway World Austin Award Winner for Best Play. Selected directing credits include A League of Her Own (Significant Productions), Everyone But Us (Retama Theatre Series), Imaginary Friend & The Meeting (TXST New Play Festival), We Are Proud to Present… & Punk Rock (Apex Theatre Studio). He is an alumnus of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and Texas State University. jordanhoughgregson.com | @ just_jayhgreg
JULIA HAMMOND (Turntable Operator) is an Orlando Stage Manager and is delighted for her debut at The SigPro Studio. Recent credits include: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Stage Manager, Romeo & Juliet Production Assistant, A Christmas Carol Production Assistant, The Hound of the Baskervilles Production Assistant (Orlando Shakespeare Theater). Diary of a Wimpy Kid Stage Manager, The Lightning Thief Stage Manager, A Charlie Brown Christmas Assistant Stage Manager, P. Nokio: A Hip Hop Musical Assistant Stage Manager (Orlando Family Stage). The Hunchback of Notre Dame Stage Manager, To MARIO GONZALEZ (Lighting Kill a Mockingbird Stage Manager (Theater West Supervisor) is thrilled to be End). Julia thanks The SigPro Team, Jess for being working with Significant Produc- Jess, and Blake for keeping her company in their tions. He graduated in 2025 from ever living star. FB: @Julia Hammond | IG: @julialthe University of Florida with his hammond MFA in Lighting Design, where KRISSI KUGLER (Graphic he designed multiple shows Designer) has been a graphic including Macbeth, Blood at the Root, and Pipeline. designer for over 20 years. From He also has a BFA in Musical Theatre from the corporate and contract gigs to University of Tampa. He's incredibly excited to helping shape The Sharon, The start this new chapter with Significant Productions SigPro Studio, and SigPro brands, and cannot wait to help create incredible shows. she has done all facets of design. Originally from the Northeast (Go Birds!), she has
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called Florida home for over a decade, continuing performing arts as long as she can remember, and is to create and collaborate on a diverse range of proj- happy to be able to express that love in the workshop! ects and clients. KrissiKugler.com HOPE MEDWIN (Associate RYAN LOECKEL (Company Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer) is Manager & Music Supervisor) is a queer hairdresser, wig, and an active musician, vocalist, and makeup artist for film and stage collaborative arts producer. born in NC. They received their Trained as a classical musician at cosmetology license before transOhio State University, he is a ferring to University of North descendant of the Max Aronoff Carolina School of the Arts and obtaining their BFA. line of violists through studies with Marcia Ferritto They’re always striving to continue their education and studied chamber music with the Cavani String and add more skills to their roster as an artist. Their Quartet. Ryan has played in Principal positions latest shipwig build was inspired by environmental under numerous notable conductors and composers impact within aquatic sea life and chose to use and shared the stage with various artists including second-hand material to decorate the interior and Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Barry Manilow, and exterior of the cage. Hope was the Wig, Hair, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra in addition to making a Makeup Designer for the main stage drama Fairview Carnegie Hall debut in 2023. He has been seen and written by Jackie Sibblies Drury and directed by heard on SigPro stages in over 450 performances and Jackie Alexander. Hope served as a wig and makeup served as Assistant Music Director, Cover Conductor, assistant on Sky Dexter’s film Born This Way. Hair or Music Supervisor for 9 to 5, Assassins, The 25th and makeup Key for Max McGillivray’s wrestler film Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Cabaret, Little Chokehold that was submitted into Sundance film Shop of Horrors, Pippin, ILYYPNC, and Next to festival. IG: @wiggedbyhope | https://canva.link/ Normal. Ryan is Artistic Director of an annual r7ztlpssieou2cd summer concert series in conjunction with the DR. L NYROBI N. MOSS Chicago Park District. As well, he produces A Quiet (Costume Designer) is an Christmas each year in The Villages with friend and award-winning costume designer colleague Angie Rose. Many thanks to his work with more than 30 years of experifamily at SigPro for their amazing and diverse talents, ence. Orlando Shakes credits and to Ben for his support of my crazy career in the include Romeo & Juliet, Welcome to arts! www.aquietchristmas.org | @loeckelmusik Matteson, Ain't Misbehavin', ALISON MADISON (Associate Boulevard of Bold Dreams, and Sweet Water Taste. She Technical Director) Originally is a six-time recipient of Outstanding Costume from the Hudson Valley area in Design and Design Team awards for productions at New York. Alison graduated with Aurora Theatre, Horizon Theatre, and Synchronicity her AAS from Genesee Commu- Theatre, with additional nominations from Georgia nity College in technical theater Ensemble Theatre, Actors' Express, and Theatrical and BA in theater from UNLV Outfit. Film credits include The Piano Lesson (Netflix with a concentration in carpentry and technical Productions) and TILL (Orion Pictures & MGM direction. She has interned with Shakespeare & Studios, Inc.). Dr. Moss serves as Chair of the Board Company in Lenox, MA, and worked at UFPA as of Directors for 7 Stages Theatre and owns Goddess head carpenter. She loves building spaces for imag- Complex Costumes & Styling, LLC. GoddessCominary people for The Villages audience to enjoy! plexCostumes.com | IG/FB: @GoddessComplexThank you to my husband. You are my rock! Shout Costumes | IG: @DrNyrobi out to theater gremlins, please stop taking my tools. ASHLEY DEL VAL-ORTIZ (Shop Swing) is an all-around VERNA MCINTYRE (Scenic Carpenter) was born and raised creative. They came from a backhere in sunny central Florida and ground of video game design and is excited at the opportunity to development with a passion for present important and culturally costuming eventually finding their relevant theater to her home way into the ever-fascinating community. She's been with The entertainment world. Throughout their personal SigPro Studio since 2023 but has been a lover of the and professional journey, they've become proficient SignificantProductions.org |
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in all manner of skills from design, production, logistics, and more. Their previous experience spans that of The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios Orlando, and Tuacahn Center for the Arts. This South Florida-born artist aims to continue learning and growing everywhere they go, excited to share that opportunity with the other brilliant minds behind and on-stage at The SigPro Studio. SAVANNAH ROSE PARKER (Senior Coordinator, Front of House Operations) is excited to be part of Significant Production's House Management Team. She comes with 15 years of experience in the customer service industry and is very much looking forward to using her skills to enhance the experiences of patrons at The SigPro Studio. Prior to joining the theatre industry, she honed her hospitality skills at several companies, her favorite of which were the Mast General Store in Valle Crucis, NC and the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL. Savannah prides herself on displaying strong attention to detail and infusing positivity into her workplace. In her personal time, she enjoys baking, traveling, and antiquing. She can't wait to see you at the theatre! NICOLAS RAFFENAUD (Deck Stage Manager) holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of South Florida. There, he worked on shows such as Ride the Cyclone, Little Women, As You Like It, and 9 to 5. Most recently he served as the Assistant Stage Manager for the world premiere of The Boy Who Loved Batman in Tampa, FL. Other Credits include The Drowsy Chaperone, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Wizard of Oz (Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre).
designed iconic works from Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters, Diana Son’s Stop Kiss, and Michael McKeever’s Suite Surrender. He currently serves as an Associate Lighting Supervisor/Lighting Technician for Significant Productions, continuing to innovate and develop lighting to be known as a character in various stories. LYNDSEY SHORE (Development and Customer Support Coordinator) is based in The Villages, FL, and recently earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the University of West Florida. She has experience both onstage and behind the scenes, including work in box office operations, social media marketing, community outreach, and guest engagement with organizations such as Walt Disney World and Cedar Point. During her college career, Lyndsey worked with both regional and community theatres and performed with Prairie Repertory Theatre in the Ensemble of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Lyndsey is passionate about storytelling and creating meaningful experiences for audiences. She is grateful to be part of this community and thanks her family and friends for their endless love and support.
ALEC SPEERS (Manager, Front of House Operations) has a long history of working with theatre productions. After over a decade of working on and around the stage, he feels most at home in the theatre and is very proud to be Significant Production's House Manager. Favorite credits include Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along-Blog (Colorado, 2012), La Traviata and La Boheme (Germany, 2017), and Ada and the Engine (The SigPro Studio, 2021). Alec also has experience in DIO RAQUEL JR. (Lighting set building, stage managing, and directing. He Technician) hails from Honolulu, holds two degrees in Theatre Studies and Music HI - sharing his Aloha to various from the University of Northern Colorado. It is areas of the country through always a privilege to work in the industry that you Theatrical Lighting. He currently love, so Alec would like to thank The SigPro Studio holds his Theatre Performance family, Significant Productions, and his own Certificate from Del Sol Academy immensely supportive family for everything they do. of the Performing Arts (Las Vegas, NV) and his B.F.A. Theatre Studies in Lighting, Arts Leadership, DESTINEE STEELE (Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer) and Musical Theatre from Nebraska Wesleyan selected credits include Lady University (Lincoln, NE). He had the privilege to design new works such as Not Too Far Distant by Day at Emmerson’s Bar and Grill, Becky Boesen, Umbra by K. Evans, and the recent Kinky Boots, Cabaret (Orlando world premiere of Paris Crayton III’s Only Some of Shakes) La Boheme, Treemonisha, God’s Children or Mississippi Magnolias. He also Cendrillion, Macbeth, Lucia di
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Lammermoor, Frida, among others (Opera Orlando) Dreamgirls, A Christmas Story (The Walnut Street Theatre) Westside Story, Jersey Boys, The Color Purple, 42nd Street, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, RENT, Music Man (Broadway at Music Circus) Death of a Salesman, Bob Fosse’s: Dancin’ (Broadway). She has a Masters of Fine Arts in Wig and Makeup Design from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She's the founder and CEO of The Beauty Menagerie LLC, and a 2024 recipient of the 1/52 Grant. @The.Beauty.Menagerie
CHRIS WILSON (Swing Stage Manager) is very excited to be working on his first show with The SigPro Studio! He recently graduated from the University of Central Florida with is BFA in Stage Management. He has a wide range of experience working on plays, musicals, dance, concerts, and other live events. Chris aims to lead with empathy and takes a people-centric approach to his craft. Most recently, he worked as an Assistant Stage Manager on Legally Blonde at the Dr. Phillips Center. Last year, he worked as the COLLIN STIVENDER (AudioProduction Stage Manager of Brad Ross: Internavisual Supervisor) is an audio tional Star Illusionist, bringing world class magic to engineer and sound designer with families across the country. He thanks his parents a Bachelor of Science in and family for their endless support. @orlandosRecording Arts from Full Sail tagemanagers University. His work spans live theatre, film, and music producMADISON YOUNGBLOOD tion, specializing in dialogue clarity, immersive (Production Stage Manager) was soundscapes, and clean, musical mixes. In the born and raised in the Central studio, Collin engineers and edits vocals, builds Florida area and has been a layered effects, and delivers broadcast-ready member of the resident stage masters. Recent projects include post-production management team at The SigPro editing, Foley capture, and location sound for indeStudio since season 6. With pendent shorts, as well as system tuning for live more than a dozen years of stage management events. He is committed to elevating narratives experience, Madison has lived and worked in through sound. Grateful to family, mentors, and Central Florida, Philadelphia, and New York. colleagues for their support. Some of her favorite credits at The SigPro Studio include Urinetown, Cabaret, Exit Laughing, YA S M E E N S T O G D E N Pippin, and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. (Development Director) has Madison worked as an intern with WICKED on professionally supported the arts Broadway and has stage managed for the Arts for in our community since 2015. Autism Broadway Concerts and the Broadway Having worked, performed, and Green Alliance. She graduated from the Universupported the arts since she was 8 sity of the Arts with a BFA in Directing, Playyears old, she has grown writing, and Production. passionate about keeping the arts alive and active. Yasmeen was a professional flutist, competitive conductor, has launched Music Arts Society chapters, and founded a Collegiate Marching Band Program. Yasmeen has been involved and graduated from many leadership and organizational development programs, including Panhellenic Sorority, NCAA athletics, National Camp School, and spent years as a Director and Ambassador of The Villages. To this day, she stands by the training and leadership gained within music and performing arts programs. She is set to ignite the passion and purpose in others to support the arts.
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CAST
Brianna Jenkins.................................Stephanie Anuwe Kenny Mabry........................................... Jos N. Banks* Logan Leibowitz........................................Chris Graham Baneatta Mabry........................................ Jade L. Jones Simone Mabry.........................................Lauren Muller La'Trice Franklin....................................Nyeshia Naomii Reginald Mabry...........................................Don Randle Beverly Jenkins............. Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield* Swing for Simone Mabry, Brianna Jenkins..............................Rachel Nicole Poole Understudy for La'Trice Franklin...Dominique Marshall Understudy for Kenny Mabry...............Jereme Raickett
D IRECTION
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Set Designer, Scenic Artist............. Joshua E. Gallagher Carpentry............. Antonio Campagna, Verna McIntyre Shop Swing....................................Ashley Del Val-Ortiz
C O S TUME S
Costume Designer.........................Dr. L Nyrobi N. Moss Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer.............. Destinee Steele Assoc Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer.......Hope Medwin Costume Shop Supervisor......................Cory H. Garrett Costume Technician.............................. Amy Fenderson Shop Swing....................................Ashley Del Val-Ortiz
L I G HTI N G
Lighting Designer.................................Jereme Raickett Director................................................. Desiree Montes ME/Programmer......................................... Sam Catone Dramaturg................................................ Angel Creeks Lighting Supervisor.............................. Mario Gonzalez Intimacy Director & Cultural Lighting Technician.................................Dio Raquel Jr. Competency Specialist.........................Ayòfémi Demps Interfaith & Jewish Cultural Consultant.....Karla Hartley AUDI O / VI S UA L Dialect Coach................................................Chris Berry Sound Designer ..................................... Mikaela Fraser Audiovisual Supervisor ........................Collin Stivender P ROD UCT ION Founder & Producer...............................Jason Goedken Founder & Consulting Artistic Director.... Whitney Morse Artistic Director......................................... Angel Creeks Director of Operations, Composer................Jon Cronin Director of People, Projects & Culture........Leslie Becker Director of Development.................. Yasmeen Stogden Development & Customer Support Coordinator............................... Lyndsey Shore Production Manager, Resident Productions...........................Stephanie Elliot Senior Manager, Technical Operations..... Clayton Becker Associate Technical Director.................. Alison Madison Company Manager & Music Supervisor....Ryan Loeckel Literary & Casting Associate..................Jordan Gregson Production Stage Manager..........Madison Youngblood Deck Stage Manager........................ Nicolas Raffenaud Swing Stage Manager............................... Chris Wilson Backstage Crew.....................................Angely Callejas Turntable Operator.............................. Julia Hammond
PR O PS
Props Designer, Set Dressing............Joshua E. Gallagher
HOUSE MANA G E ME NT
Manager, Front of House Operations.......... Alec Speers Senior Coordinator, Front of House Operations.........Savannah Rose Parker Coordinator, Front of House Operations...... Tina Carroll Coordinator, Front of House Operations.. Lonnie Goertz
M A R K E TI NG
Marketing Director...................... Monica Berdecio, MA Marketing & Social Media Coordinator........................................Natalie Bollinger Marketing Account Manager..................... Erika Nelson Graphic Designer....................................... Krissi Kugler
*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers, appearing under a special agreement with Actors' Equity Association.
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