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SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS (SIGPRO) is a Non-Profit arts organization that operates The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center (The Sharon) & The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (The Studio).

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PRODUCTIONS

STANDING OVATION

John Swartz

ENCORE ENTHUSIASTS

Celeste Hankins

Edward & Gayle Labuda

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Bonnie Park

Jim Ward

ARTS AMBASSADORS

Barbara & John Van Dyke

Kathleen Litch

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Bobby Trinh

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I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music by Jimmy Roberts

Originally Produced in New York by James Hammerstein, Bernie Kukoff and Jonathan Pollard

Original Direction by Joel Bishoff

Originally produced by the American Stage Company

James N. Vagias, Executive Producer

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

PRODUCER

Jason Goedken

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Jon Cronin

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Monica Berdecio, MA

INTIMACY DIRECTOR

Rebekah Lane

LIGHTING DESIGNER & SUPERVISOR

Collin Hall

COMPANY MANAGER & MUSIC SUPERVISOR

Ryan Loeckel

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Alison Madison

DECK STAGE MANAGER

Nicolas Raffenaud

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Whitney Morse

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE, PROJECTS & CULTURE

Leslie Becker

DIRECTOR Nathaniel Niemi

SCENIC & PROPS DESIGNER

Joshua E. Gallagher

SOUND SUPERVISOR & DESIGNER

Kimber King

LITERARY & CASTING ASSOCIATE

Jordan Gregson

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Madison Youngblood

HOUSE MANAGER

Alec Speers

ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Angel Creeks

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Yasmeen Stogden

MUSIC DIRECTOR Sean Allen Pollock

COSTUME DESIGNER & COSTUME SHOP SUPERVISOR Cory H. Garrett

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Mark Kirschenbaum

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Clayton Becker

DECK STAGE MANAGER

Zach Mlekush

ASSISTANT MANAGER OF PATRON SERVICES

Savannah Rose Parker

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Mini Summer Vacation

I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Music by Jimmy Roberts Book & Lyrics by Joe DiPietro

Dating, love, marriage, and everything in between.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a celebration of the game of love. This long-running off-Broadway revue reveals the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Through sketches and songs, this hilarious adventure explores the journey from dating to marriage, the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car, and funeral-friendly pick-up lines. This comical and relatable musical pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, those who have fumbled at any chance of romance, and those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” Join us for this endearing, funny, and heartwarming ride on the rollercoaster of relationships.

PREVIEWS / $35

MAY 28TH-29TH, 2025

PERFORMANCES / $45

MAY 30TH-JUN 28TH, 2025

TALKBACK

JUN 18TH, 2025

ASL PERFORMANCE JUN 17TH, 2025

Directed By: Music Direction By:
Nathaniel Niemi
Sean Allen Pollock

SUITE SURRENDER

Glamour, gossip, and guffaws.

It is 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas, Claudia McFadden and Athena Sinclair, have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel. The stars bring with them two assistants, two sets of luggage, two overblown egos, and one legendary feud. Everything seems to be in order for their benefit performance for the troops—until they are mistakenly assigned to the same suite. Can two bumbling bellhops, two steadfast secretaries, and a stuffy hotel manager keep these fierce rivals apart? Or will this benefit performance end in a delicious disaster? Check into the Palm Beach Royale Hotel and check out mistaken identities, double entendres, a nosy gossip columnist, disappearing roses, dramatic door slamming, and a pampered, pocket-sized pooch named Mr. Boodles. Settle into your Suite and Surrender to this hilarious love note to the classic farces of the '30s and '40s.

PREVIEWS / $30 JUL 29TH-31ST, 2025

PERFORMANCES / $40 AUG 1ST-23RD, 2025

TALKBACK AUG 21ST, 2025

ASL PERFORMANCE AUG 12TH, 2025

Echoes of the Past, Visions of the Future SEASON 10

NEXT TO NORMAL

Music by Tom Kitt

Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey

Side effects may include... dysfunction.

Dan is an architect; Diana rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their children are bright, wise-cracking teens. They may seem like a typical American family, but their lives are anything but normal – Diana has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Containing a thrilling contemporary score by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. Join Significant Productions as we celebrate our 10th season with this reimagining of our debut production. Whitney Morse is reprising her critically acclaimed role as Diana, who Chicago critics hailed as “rueful but free of self-pity, funny without resorting to stereotype, and allaround engaging.” – Kelly Kleiman. Don’t miss the show, The New York Times called "Much more than a feel-good musical; it is a feel-everything musical."

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PREVIEWS / $35

SEP 23RD-25TH, 2025

PERFORMANCES / $45

SEP 26TH-NOV 1ST, 2025

TALKBACKS

OCT 9TH, 23RD, 2025

ASL PERFORMANCE

OCT 14TH, 2025

Music Direction By: Bert Rodriguez

KIM’S CONVENIENCE

Humor and heart on every aisle.

Mr. Kim, a first-generation Korean immigrant, dispenses fatherly wisdom, history lessons, and potato chips from behind his convenience store counter in the upand-coming Regent Park neighborhood of Toronto. With new luxury buildings popping up around the convenience store and a Walmart preparing to move in, Mr. Kim receives an unexpected offer for his property. He now has a difficult decision to make: keep the cash or keep Kim’s. But Kim’s Convenience is more than just his livelihood — it is his legacy. Follow Mr. Kim as he tries desperately, and hilariously, to convince his daughter Janet, a budding photographer, to take over the store. Wholly original, hysterically funny, and deeply moving, Kim’s Convenience tells the story of one Korean family struggling to face the future amidst the bitter memories of their past. But no matter what, humor and heart find their way onto every aisle in this award-winning play that is now a hit series on Netflix.

PREVIEWS / $30 JAN 27TH-29TH, 2026

PERFORMANCES / $40 JAN 30TH-MAR 14TH, 2026

TALKBACKS FEB 5TH, 19TH; MAR 5TH, 2026

ASL PERFORMANCE MAR 3RD, 2026

ONLY SOME OF GOD’S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS

Will roots grow on Promised Land?

Best friends, John Curtis and William “Cochise” Brown, return home to Plantersville, Mississippi after taking part in the 1963 March on Washington. Inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders, the two men contemplate if they want to spend the rest of their lives in the south. Betty, John’s wife, is anxious to leave Mississippi after their son Ezekiel is attacked at a sit-in protest. Meanwhile Cochise’s wife, Hattie Mae, a local juke joint singer, is excited at the prospects of singing in northern nightclubs. She willingly leaves the decision to Cochise, but Cochise only looks to John. The hope of owning the Promised Land, worked on by generations of John’s family, further complicates the decision of whether to leave Mississippi. Where will these two close families choose to grow their roots: in new northern lands, or the fertile southern soil they know so well? Only Some of God's Children or Mississippi Magnolias is a beautiful, yet terribly honest story of five different flowers just waiting to bloom.

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PREVIEWS / $30

APR 7TH-9TH, 2026

PERFORMANCES / $40

APR 10TH-MAY 9TH, 2026

TALKBACKS

APR 16TH; MAY 7TH, 2026

ASL PERFORMANCE

APR 28TH, 2026

Mini Summer Vacation 2026

NIGHTSWEAT

Pre-Elderly Girls Gone Wild

Britney Cox, a washed-up actress has been canceled on social media! To hide from the haters her anxious young assistant, Maude Bender, has booked a girl’s murder mystery weekend at a Berkshires Airbnb. Joining the fun is Tawny Fitzsimmons, a tired mom, and ex-cop and security detail Dale James. Comic mania ensues when the girl’s weekend goes awry. Between pipe bombs, appliances that don’t work, slashed tires, a mysterious landlady, and news of a serial killer hunting “pre-elderly women,” what more could go wrong? “Bridesmaids” meets “Friday the 13th” in Natalie Symons’ hilarious new farce, Nightsweat, as it pokes fun at wokeness, Florida, pronouns, Ozempic, white privilege, “don’t say gay,” horror movie tropes, fake news, and, of course, Hall & Oats. Book your stay at McCurdy’s Haunted Airbnb where murder, mayhem, and belly laughs are behind every door.

PREVIEWS / $30

JUN 16TH-20TH, 2026

PERFORMANCES / $40

JUN 20TH-AUG 8TH, 2026

TALKBACKS

JUN 25TH; JUL 9TH, 23RD; AUG 6TH, 2026

ASL PERFORMANCE

JUL 21ST, 2026

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CAST

SAMM CARROLL (Woman 1) is ecstatic to be back at The Studio Theatre, where you may have seen her, in one of her all-time favorite roles, as Catherine in Pippin . A New York native, she has performed professionally for the last 15 years all around the country and she is thrilled to continue that journey here in Florida. Past favorite credits include Trixie in the National Tour of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Violet in Violet, Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, and Adult Alison in Fun Home. Thank you to all 4 of her wonderful parents, Justin & Josh, her DOMU family, Stanley, & her superstar husband, Jeremy.

ZACH NADOLSKI* (Man 2) is an actor and singer based in central Florida. Recent roles include Ernst in Cabaret and Don in Kinky Boots, both at Orlando Shakes; The Gigolo in Gigolo: A Cole Porter Review at The Winter Park Playhouse (world premiere); Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre (Carbonell best actor nominee); Archibald in Secret Garden at Mad Cow Theatre; and Anthony in Sweeney Todd with the Orlando Philharmonic. Zach has also spent time as a principal vocalist on the high seas for Celebrity and Azamara Cruises, and on the Las Vegas Strip in Donn Arden’s Jubilee! Between theater gigs, Zach can be found performing at various venues at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. IG: @znadolski

RACHEL NICOLE POOLE

(Woman 2) is excited for her first show with The Studio Theatre. Recent credits include: Pete the Cat (Dallas Children's Theater), The Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance (Theatre3), A Bronx Tale (Seven Angels Theater), Florinda in Into the Woods (Dallas Theater Center) and the title role in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella with Lyric Stage Dallas. As a Teaching Artist, Rachel has worked with several Texas theaters in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, including Dallas Children’s Theater,

Casa Mañana, Dallas Theater Center and Broadway Dallas. BFA Musical Theater Performance from Texas Christian University. Blessed for the endless love and support from her family & friends! Enjoy the Show! www.RachelNicolePoole.com IG: @poolerthanyou

BERT RODRIGUEZ* (Man 1) co-originated the role of Crush in Finding Nemo: The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Some favorite roles and shows in Central Florida (and beyond) include Max in Cabaret, Aegeon in Comedy of Errors, Bellomy in The Fantasticks, and Piragua Guy in In The Heights (Orlando Shakes), Kevin Rosario in In The Heights (Theater West End), Captain Lennox in The Secret Garden (Mad Cow Theatre), Carlo in A Day In Hollywood/A Night In The Ukraine (Winter Park Playhouse), and Anthony in End of the Rainbow (En Vivo! Theatrical). He worked for over a decade as a music director for Norwegian Cruise Line. In his role as music director, you may have seen his work on Little Shop of Horrors or Broadbend, Arkansas right here at The Studio Theatre! He had the honor of performing as a featured soloist in the concert An Evening with Kristen & Bobby Lopez as part of Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and the American Federation of Musicians, local 389. IG: bert.m.rodriguez

ASHLEY RICCI GARCIA (Swing for Woman 1 & 2) is thrilled to make her debut at The Studio Theatre in this delightful show. Ashley is a New York City based actor. Her favorite credits include Disney's Encanto (Mirabel/Swing), A Christmas Carol (Belle), and Into the Woods (Baker's Wife). She was most recently seen regionally in West Side Story (Francisca, Anita u/s, dialect captain) at OFC Creations in Rochester, and Bright Star (ensemble, Lucy u/s) at The Majestic Theatre in Massachusetts. Ashley starred in the acclaimed An Evening with Sir Tim Rice (Eva Peron, Svetlana) during her two years aboard Seabourn Cruise Line. In addition to performing, Ashley teaches private voice lessons and loves sharing her passion for theatre with her students.

*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers, appearing under a special agreement with Actors' Equity Association.

She would like to thank her husband Brett and son Benton for all the love and support throughout this journey. IG: @ashriccigarcia

BRETT KLOCK (Swing for Man 1 & 2) is so excited to be returning to The Studio Theatre! Previous credits at The Studio Theatre include: Josh in 9 to 5 the Musical, and Chantal in La Cage Aux Folles. Regional: Ensemble/ Frankie Valli u/s in Jersey Boys (La Comedia Dinner Theatre), Jack/Steward in Into the Woods (Creative Cauldron), Musidorus in Head Over Heels, and Brad in The Rocky Horror Show (Iron Crow Theatre). Upcoming: Jinx in Forever Plaid (Little Theatre on the Square). Proud BFA Musical Theatre graduate of Coastal Carolina University. Brett would like to thank his friends and family for always supporting him through his crazy shenanigans! TikTok: @brettklock_ticktock | brettklock.com

ACTOR’S EQUITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1913, is the U.S labor union that represents more than 50,000 professional actors and stage managers. Equity endeavors to advance the careers of its members by negotiating wages and working conditions, and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension. Member: AFL-CIO, FIA. #EquityWorks

MUSICIANS

SEAN

ALLEN POLLOCK (Music Director & Keyboards) is an accomplished collaborative pianist and vocal coach specializing in vocal literature, lyric diction, and choral conducting. He has accompanied and music directed numerous theater and opera productions throughout the southeast including favorites: Sugar, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, John and Jen (2001 Ostrander for Best Direction of a Musical), Children of Eden, Fame, Songs for a New World, Into the Woods, Idomeneo, Lucia di Lammermoor, The Last Five Years, and Annie. Sean is Director of Music and the Arts at New Covenant United Methodist Church in The Villages, FL where he accompanies the acclaimed community chorus, The Village Voices. He is thrilled to be back at the bench with The Studio Theatre for this production!

RYAN LOECKEL (Company Manager, Music Supervisor, Violin) is an active musician, actor, vocalist, and collaborative arts producer. Trained as a classical musician at the Ohio State University, he is a descendant of the Max Aronoff line of violists through studies with Marcia Ferritto, and studied chamber music with the Cavani String Quartet. Ryan has played in Principal positions under numerous notable conductors and composers in addition to sharing the stage with various artists including Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Anne Murray, Ben E. King, Barry Manilow, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. His performances and musical arrangements have been heard on syndicated national broadcasts, aboard five-star ships, and at venues internationally. Ryan is also Artistic Director of an annual summer concert series in conjunction with the Wicker Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District. @loeckelmusik

DIRECTION

JIMMY ROBERTS (Composer) composed the music for I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the second longest-running Off-Broadway musical in New York theater history. Written with playwright Joe DiPietro, I Love You received both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations as Best Musical when it opened in 1996. It has since played in all 50 states as well as over 25 countries around the world. He also collaborated with Joe DiPietro on The Thing About Men (2003, New York Outer Critics Circle award for Best Musical). His latest musical, Welcome to the Big Dipper, written with Catherine Filloux and John Daggett, had several successful New York readings and is now on the way to a full production. Jimmy's songs were featured in two other Off-Broadway shows: A…My Name Is Still Alice and Pets! His children's musical The Velveteen Rabbit toured the United States for well over a decade. Jimmy is also a sought-after performer. In entertaining programs that combine classical and popular music, he has delighted audiences with his wit and his special way with song. Recent engagements include Merkin Concert Hall, the Time Warner Center, the 92nd Street Y, Steinway Hall and the National Arts Club. A graduate of the

Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with noted pianist Constance Keene, Jimmy Roberts is also a poet, and several of his poems have appeared in The New York Times.

JOE DIPIETRO (Writer) has won two Tony Awards, a Drama Desk Award and three Outer Critics Circle Awards. Broadway: Diana (also on Netflix), Nice Work If You Can Get It starring Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara (10 Tony nominations, including Best Book and Best Musical), Memphis (4 Tony Awards, including Best Book, Best Score and Best Musical), All Shook Up, Living on Love (starring Renee Fleming). Off-Broadway: Ernest Shackleton Loves Me (Off-Broadway Alliance Award - Best Musical), Clever Little Lies (starring Marlo Thomas), The Toxic Avenger (OCC Award - Best off-Broadway Musical), The Thing About Men (OCC Award - Best off-Broadway Musical), the much-produced comedy, Over the River and Through the Woods, as well I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (the longest-running musical revue in Off-Broadway history). His many regional credits include Conscience (George Street Playhouse), The Second Mrs. Wilson (Long Wharf Theatre), Chasing the Song (La Jolla Playhouse), The Last Romance (The Old Globe.) His musicals and plays have received thousands of productions across the country and around the world.

NATHANIEL NIEMI (Director) is thrilled to be back at SigPro. Previous directing credits at The Studio Theatre include: Pippin, Cabaret, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, La Cage Aux Folles, These Shining Lives, The Cake, Urinetown, Company, Neighbors: A Fair Trade Agreement, Assassins, 9-5, Ada and the Engine . Nathaniel holds a BA in Theatre from East Texas Baptist University and an MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences (Directing) from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Nathaniel is the recipient of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival's National Directing Award and is an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

REBEKAH LANE (Intimacy Director) is a director, choreographer, devisor, and educator with almost two decades of work creating collaborative theatrical experiences. Previous roles at The Studio Theatre include Intimacy Director for Angel Street and When We Were Young and Unafraid. Favorite projects include choreographing intimacy for Angels in America at Valencia College, performing the shaman in Post-Everything at the International Theatre Festival in Varna, Bulgaria, and directing Off-Broadway production of Rebel Girls for National Theatre for Student Artists. Rebekah earned her MFA at Towson University. She served as the Director for the School of Arts and Entertainment at Valencia College from 2019 - 2024. IG: rebekah.lane.mfa

PRODUCTION

CLAYTON BECKER (Technical Director) is from the DFW area of Texas. Always wanting a career in theatre, he received his BA in Theatre from the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR. After graduating, Clay worked as the Technical Director at Circa’ 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL before joining The Studio Theatre team in 2018. When not in the theatre, he is out hiking, kayaking or biking the wonders of mother nature across the country. Clay invites everyone to see the brilliant work our team does at both The Sharon and The Studio venues!

LESLIE BECKER (Director of People, Projects & Culture) is happy to be at The Studio Theatre working alongside such a passionate and knowledgeable team of professionals. Originally from Illinois, she has worked in all areas of the theatre world from onstage to behind the scenes. A theatre kid for life, she is honored to be a part of The Studio’s mission to bring thought provoking works to Central FL.

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.

TINA CARROLL (Assistant House Manager) attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Marquette University where she earned a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Marketing. She has spent the majority of her career working as office manager and children’s ministry director in large churches with lots of volunteers. A great joy has been teaching children’s choir for many years. Music, dance, and theater is vital in her life and she enjoys performing as well as directing. She and her husband have two sons. Tina loves living in The Villages and is delighted to celebrate her “un-retirement” joining SigPro as Assistant House Manager.

ROEL CAVAZOS (Audio Engineer) is originally from Raymondville, TX. He joined SigPro in the summer of 2023, after having been on tour with Jurassic World Live as an automation technician under Feld Entertainment. Before Feld Entertainment, he worked for Jurassic Quest National Tour for over 2 years. Since getting off the road, he has enjoyed learning new things everyday about his work here at The Studio Theatre and The Sharon. Him and his partner, Madi Carr, who is the Production Coordinator for The Sharon, have been welcomed with open arms into the Significant Productions family, and look forward to many more shows with them.

ANGEL CREEKS (Associate Artistic Director) is honored to join this wonderful company with over 30 years of experience as an actor, singer, dancer, teacher, choreographer, and director. A few credits include: Film and television (North Hollywood, Days of Our Lives, Living Single), Broadway (Fosse, Chicago the Musical), national tours and artists (Chicago the Musical, Starlight Express, Michael Jackson, Anne Reinking ), regional and theme parks (Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, FrozenLive at the Hyperion, Romeo and Juliet, Hairspray, Godspell, Seussical). She is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion working with PSPI.org, CFEABlackbook.org, and Blacktheatregirlmagic. org. She has a B.A. in Performing Arts from St. Mary’s College of California, and a certificate in leadership from University of Notre Dame.

ANTONIO CAMPAGNA (Carpenter) born in Caracas, Venezuela, with Italian heritage, found his way to the United States in 2013. His passion for art and entertainment led him to graduate in Film Production and obtain a Certificate in Stage Technology from Valencia College. Since childhood, he has cultivated his artistic talent, writing plays and exploring various forms of creative expression. Currently, he channels his love for entertainment at The Studio, where he plays a crucial role in creating sets and stages for theatrical productions. His world revolves around the fascinating universe of performing arts, where he continues to make his mark with creativity and dedication.

JON CRONIN (Director of Operations) 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.

KRISTIN FORTUNA (Analyst, Sales, and Customer Support) Originally from Nashville, TN, Kristin fell in love with the Arts at an early age. Her career began in Nashville in the 1990s, working for venues such as Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, and Starwood Amphitheater before accepting a position with Clear Channel located in Houston, Texas. Following that, she made her way to Orlando, Florida in 2004. Kristin has since had the opportunity to lend her talents to multiple other venues including Hard Rock Live, Dr. Phillips Center, Clermont Performing Arts Center, and Reilly Arts Center. Outside of work, Kristin enjoys spending time with her family, photography, and performing at local music venues such as Orange Blossom Opry and Morgan’s Music Junction.

JOSHUA E.

GALLAGHER

(Scenic & Props Designer) has been designing imaginary places in real spaces for the past decade. He began working with The Studio Theatre 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 of Arts in Theater from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. JoshuaEGallagher.com

CORY H. GARRETT (Costume Designer & Costume Shop Supervisor) is a graduate of the Masters in Entertainment Design at Southern Methodist University and received his undergraduate degree from East 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 Studio Theatre), 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 L. Morse Performing Arts Center 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 Studio Theatre and manages the staff from both venues. Although his work is mostly behind-the-scenes, he made a memorable acting debut in The Studio Theatre's Second Season as Harry in Company

JORDAN GREGSON (Literary & Casting Associate) is an arts advocate, arts administrator, and theatrical director. His journey in the arts encompasses a rich tapestry of experiences within not-for-profit arts organizations and regional theaters. Jordan currently serves as the Literary & Casting Associate at The Studio Theatre. His assistant directing credits include: Angel Street (The Studio Theatre); Intimate Apparel (Asolo Rep); Jekyll & Hyde, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Players by the Sea); Power to the Queendom (Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration); Gloria the 2022 Broadway World Austin Award Winner for Best Play. His directing credits include: 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

COLLIN HALL (Lighting Designer & Lighting Supervisor) is a Lighting Designer and Technician from Memphis, TN. She has worked in various technical capacities at the Clarence Brown Theatre, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Previous design credits include The Real Inspector Hound (Clarence Brown Theatre), Ghost the Musical (Theatre Aspen), Every Christmas Story Ever Told (Maples Repertory Theatre), The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical, and 8x10: A One Act Festival (Flying Anvil Theatre). She has also worked as an Assistant Lighting Designer for the Clarence Brown Theatre and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. In 2019, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theatre at the University of Tennessee. CollinHall.com | IG: @collin.w.hall

MARK

KIRSCHENBAUM (Production Manager) has been involved in the theatre business for over 30 years. He has worked as an actor, director, production manager, company manager and theatre teacher throughout the state of Florida. Most recently he has been seen on stage as Dindon in La Cage Aux Folles and Cladwell in Urinetown at The Studio Theatre, Michael in Elegies at The Sharon and as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors at the Savannah Center. Mark is thrilled to be working with this amazing team and looks forward to creating magnificent pieces of performing arts with Significant Productions.

KIMBER KING (Sound Designer, Sound Supervisor, Audio Engineer) recently earned her MFA in acting from UCF, but her roots are in production. She comes from a long line of musicians. Sound was a natural obsession for her from an early age. She studied audio at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. After graduation she engineered for ProAudio in Grand Rapids, MI working for national artists like Heart, Gladys Knight, Bonnie Raitt, Eddie Money, and James Brown. She was a company member and resident sound engineer/ designer for The Playhouse at White Lake for nearly 14 years. Whether acting, directing, educating, or producing, Kimber loves all things storytelling.

She is fascinated by sound and seizes every opportunity to create a new scape or to learn a new skill.

KRISSI KUGLER (Graphic Designer) is a graphic designer and art director with over 20 years of experience, blending creativity with strategy to bring brands and ideas to life. From freelancing and contract gigs to helping shape the look and feel of The Sharon and The Studio Theatres since day one, she has done all facets of design. Originally from the Northeast (Go Birds!), she has called Florida home for over a decade, continuing to create and collaborate on a diverse range of projects and clients.

ALISON MADISON (Assistant Technical Director) Originally from the Hudson Valley area in New York. Alison graduated with her AAS from Genesee Community College in technical theater and BA in theater from UNLV with a concentration in carpentry and technical direction. She has interned with Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA, and worked at UFPA as head carpenter. She loves building spaces for imaginary people for The Villages audience to enjoy! Thank you to my husband. You are my rock! Shout out to theater gremlins, please stop taking my tools.

VERNA MCINTYRE (Scenic Carpenter) was born and raised here in sunny central Florida and is excited at the opportunity to present important and culturally relevant theater to her home community. She's been with The Studio Theatre since 2023 but has been a lover of the performing arts as long as she can remember, and is happy to be able to express that love in the workshop!

ZACH MLEKUSH (Deck Stage Manager) is a Midwesterner at heart, born and raised in Illinois but loving life as a Floridian! Zach joined the Stage Management team in Season 9, and loves working with this team! Past favorite Stage Management credits include Exit Laughing, The Vote, Pippin (The Studio), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Tiananmen: A New

(Development Director) has professionally supported the arts in our community since 2015. Having worked, performed, and supported the arts since she was 8 years old, she has grown 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.

MADISON YOUNGBLOOD

(Production Stage Manager) was born and raised in the Central Florida area and has been a member of the resident stage management team at The Studio Theatre since season 6. With nearly a decade of stage management experience, Madison has lived and worked in Central Florida, Philadelphia, and New York. Some of her favorite credits include productions of Urinetown, The Color Purple, Guys & Dolls, Cabaret, RED, Collected Stories, Godspell, Mary Poppins, and Blood Brothers Madison has worked as an intern with WICKED on Broadway and has stage managed for the Arts for Autism Broadway Concerts and the Broadway Green Alliance. She graduated from the University of the Arts with a BFA in Directing, Playwriting, and Production.

CAST

Woman 1 ...................................... Samm Carroll

Man 2 ........................................ Zach Nadolski*

Woman 2

Rachel Nicole Poole

Man 1 ........................................Bert Rodriguez*

Swing for Woman 1 & 2 ...... Ashley Ricci Garcia

Swing for Man 1 & 2 Brett Klock

MUSICIANS

Music Director, Keyboards Sean Allen Pollock

Company Manager, Music Supervisor, Violin ............................................. Ryan Loeckel

DIRECTION

Director ................................... Nathaniel Niemi

Intimacy Director .......................... Rebekah Lane

PRODUCTION

Producer ...................................... Jason Goedken

Artistic Director Whitney Morse

Associate Artistic Director .............. Angel Creeks

Director of Operations ...................... Jon Cronin

Director of People, Projects & Culture Leslie Becker

Director of Development ......... Yasmeen Stogden

Production Manager............Mark Kirschenbaum

Technical Director Clayton Becker

Assistant Technical Director ....... Alison Madison

Literary and Casting Associate .... Jordan Gregson

Production Stage Manager ... Madison Youngblood

Deck Stage Manager Zach Mlekush

Deck Stage Manager ............... Nicolas Raffenaud

SCENIC

Set Designer, Set Dressing .... Joshua E. Gallagher

Scenic Artist ........ Antonio Campagna, Joshua E. Gallagher, Alison Madison, Verna McIntyre

Carpentry Antonio Campagna, Verna McIntyre

COSTUMES

Costume Designer & Costume Shop

Supervisor Cory H. Garrett

LIGHTING

Lighting Designer & Lighting

Supervisor ......................................... Collin Hall

Lighting Technician ...................... Dio Raquel Jr.

AUDIO/VISUAL

Sound Designer & Sound Supervisor ... Kimber King

Audio Engineer Kimber King, Roel Cavazos

PROPS

Props Designer Joshua E. Gallagher

HOUSE MANAGEMENT

House Manager Alec Speers

Assistant Manager of Patron Services .................. Savannah Rose Parker

Assistant House Managers ............... Tina Carroll

MARKETING

Marketing Director .......... Monica Berdecio, MA

Marketing and Media Coordinator Jessica Nix

Marketing Account Manager .......... Erika Nelson

Graphic Designer ............................Krissi Kugler

Web Designer David Sponseller

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*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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