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ART. ARTISTS. AUDIENCE. 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).

OUR MISSION; SigPro cultivates a diverse collaborative community with a focus on artists' well-being that strives to provoke thought and spark conversation through high quality performing arts.

OUR TEAM MEMBERS We believe that fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace is essential for the creation of exceptional art. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our employees. This ensures every individual who contributes to our productions feels valued and empowered. We actively promote a workplace culture that embraces differences and encourages collaboration among our diverse team of artists, technicians, administrators, and volunteers.

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FOR SUPPORTING SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS STANDING OVATION Jim & Dee Judd John Swartz ENCORE ENTHUSIASTS Celeste Hankins John Hilt April Linscott Marianne Niesen Jim Ward ARTS AMBASSADORS Bob & Diane Kendi Edward & Gayle Labuda Kathleen Litch Holly Nicholson Bonnie Park Karen B. & Clarence Russell Jr. Patricia Schlemmer Jan & Dave Thomas Bob & Iris Trinh Barbara & John Van Dyke Melissa Warner DEDICATIONS Ursula Becker Peg Fiore Alice Stogden Lorraine Torgerson Thank you to our Vibe Setters and anonymous donors.

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ABOUT THE STUDIO THEATRE™ TIERRA DEL SOL: Tierra del Sol was formerly a Country Club with performances as a backdrop to the outstanding food and impeccable golf course views. It has since transitioned, bringing the performances to the forefront by evolving into a new Black Box Theatre. The Studio Theatre is now a flexible theatre with 120 seats and options for Thrust, Round, or Proscenium style seating. The Studio Theatre season runs year round with approximately 180 total performances for the season. The Studio Theatre is an extension of The Sharon® L. Morse Performing Arts Center, located in The Spanish Springs Town Square®, in The Villages® community. The Sharon is primarily a touring house hosting a variety of artistic disciplines ranging from concerts and comedians to dance, musicals, and operas. The Sharon seats just over 1,000 guests in a multi-level theater offering state of the art audio, visual, and theatrical rigging systems to create an entertainment experience second to none. The Studio Theatre is led by Producer, Jason Goedken; Founder & Artistic Consultant, Whitney Morse; Artistic Director, Angel Creeks; Director of Operations, Jon Cronin; Director of People, Projects and Culture, Leslie Becker; Development Director, Yasmeen Stogden; Marketing Director, Monica Berdecio; Marketing and Media Coordinator, Jessica Nix; Technical Director, Clayton Becker; Assistant Technical Director, Alison Madison; Lighting Supervisor, Collin Hall; Sound Supervisor, Kimber King; Company Manager, Ryan Loeckel; Resident Production Stage Manager, Madison Youngblood; Resident Stage Manager, Zach Mlekush; Resident Stage Manager, Nicolas Raffenaud; House Manager, Alec Speers; Assistant Manager of Patron Services, Lonnie Goertz; Assistant Manager of Patron Services, Savannah Rose Parker; Assistant House Manager, Tina Carroll; Costume Shop Supervisor, Cory H. Garrett; Literary and Casting Associate, Jordan Gregson; Lighting Technician, Dio Raquel Jr.; Carpenter, Antonio Campagna; Carpenter, Verna McIntyre.

SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS BOARD MEMBERS: President, Elliot Sussman, MD, MBA; Vice President, Marcus Bridgewater; Treasurer, Donna Taylor; Secretary, Elizabeth Constant; Board Member, Jason Goedken.

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THE STUDIO THEATRE TIERRA DEL SOL acknowledges that we gather on the traditional land of the Seminole and Timucua People. We honor the rich cultural history of the Peoples who lived on this land prior to European colonization. This acknowledgment does not replace authentic relationships with indigenous communities, but serves as a first step in honoring the living legacy of the People and the land.

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FOUNDER & ARTISTIC CONSULTANT

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE, PROJECTS & CULTURE

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Jason Goedken

Jon Cronin

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Whitney Morse

Leslie Becker DIRECTOR

Angel Creeks

Yasmeen Stogden

FIGHT DIRECTOR

Monica Berdecio, MA

Trevin Cooper

Bill Warriner

SCENIC & PROPS DESIGNER

LIGHTING DESIGNER

SOUND DESIGNER

COSTUME DESIGNER & COSTUME SHOP SUPERVISOR

Jackie Sanchez

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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

LIGHTING SUPERVISOR

SOUND SUPERVISOR

COMPANY MANAGER

LITERARY & CASTING ASSOCIATE

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

DECK STAGE MANAGER

SWING STAGE MANAGER

HOUSE MANAGER

Joshua E. Gallagher

Cory H. Garrett

Alison Madison

Ryan Loeckel

Nicolas Raffenaud

Dio Raquel Jr.

Collin Hall

Jordan Gregson

Zach Mlekush

Rew Tippin

Clayton Becker

Kimber King

Madison Youngblood

Alec Speers

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Mini Summer Vacation 2025

SUITE SURRENDER By Michael McKeever

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

Directed BY: Trevin Cooper

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of the Past, SEASON 10 Echoes Visions of the Future

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." Directed By:

PREVIEWS / $35 SEP 23RD-25TH, 2025 PERFORMANCES / $45 SEP 26TH-NOV 1ST, 2025 TALKBACKS OCT 9TH, 23RD, 2025 ASL PERFORMANCE OCT 14TH, 2025

Thank you to RoMac for supplying the building supplies for this production.

Music Direction By:

Kristin Clippard

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ADA & THE ENGINE By Lauren Gunderson

Love letters in numbers. Set in the Victorian era among the houses of intellectual elites, we find Ada, a young female mathematician whose invention of binary code shapes our modern world today. Ada and the Engine, written by America's most produced living playwright, Lauren Gunderson, composes the story of Ada Byron Lovelace, poet Lord Byron's daughter. This lyrical play details the life of Ada as she struggles between the traditional demands of her mother and the pull of her mathematical ambition. Ada sees the creative potential in "The Engine" created by her mentor, the scholar Charles Babbage. As pressures mount and feelings grow, these two form a partnership that will change the course of the future. Jane Austen meets Steve Jobs in this poignant pretech romance heralding the computer age. In celebration of our 10th season, come along with us as we recalculate this music-laced story of love and friendship, the patrons’ pick: Ada & The Engine.

PREVIEWS / $30 NOV 25TH-26TH, 2025 PERFORMANCES / $40 NOV 28TH-DEC 20TH, 2025 TALKBACKS DEC 4TH, 18TH, 2025 ASL PERFORMANCE DEC 2ND, 2025

Directed By:

Rebekah Lane

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KIM’S CONVENIENCE By Ins Choi

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

Directed By:

Yong Suk Yoo

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ONLY SOME OF GOD’S CHILDREN OR MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS By Paris Crayton III

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.

PREVIEWS / $30 APR 7TH-9TH, 2026 PERFORMANCES / $40 APR 10TH-MAY 9TH, 2026 TALKBACKS APR 16TH; MAY 7TH, 2026 ASL PERFORMANCE APR 28TH, 2026

Directed By:

Paris Crayton III

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Mini Summer Vacation 2026

NIGHTSWEAT

By Natalie Symons

Pre-Elderly Gir ls 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

Directed By:

Anne Hering

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CAST

JEANINE HENRY (Mrs. Osgood) is excited to be making DELICIA BENT (Murphy her SigPro debut with The Studio Stevens) is proud to make her Theatre. Favorite stage credits performing debut at The Studio include Mary Tyrone (Long Day’s Theatre. Previously, she worked Journey into Night), Violet backstage on Pippin and When Venable (Suddenly, Last Summer) We Were Young and Unafraid. Paige Connor (Hir), and Vivian Bearing (Wit) at Prior acting roles include Jean in the Ensemble Company. She is the former Director POTUS, Anna in Burn This, Powell in Men on Boats, of Theatre Arts at Eastern Florida State College June in A Map of Virtue, and Emmy in A Doll’s where she taught acting, directing, voice and moveHouse Part 2 (Second Stage Theatre at Stetson ment. She is a National Michael Chekhov Certified University). She invites you to sit back, relax, and Teacher and Certified Meisner Teacher through travel back in time to the 1940’s where nothing True Acting Institute. She holds a B.A. in Theatre could possibly go wrong in this gorgeous suite. from Agnes Scott College and an M.A. in Theatre IG: @nochilldee008 from Florida State University. She would like to thank her husband and family for all of their support. KATE CARPENTER (Otis) is thrilled to return to The Studio KEVIN KELLY* (Bernard S. Theatre, where they previously Dunlap) is a Central Florida appeared as Texas in Cabaret. favorite who has captivated audiOther credits include The Rocky ences with his wry wit, velvet Horror Picture Show (Milton vocals and deliciously devilish Theatre), Netflix Presents: A delivery! A seasoned performer, Queen’s Ball, A Bridgerton Experience (Fever ProducKevin has garnered rave reviews tions), and an apprentice with the Jon Lehrer for theater and cabaret across the country. Some Dance Company (2024–25). They hold a BA in show credits include Pippin, La Cage aux Folles, Acting from Salisbury University, trained at the Guys & Dolls, Rat Pack Lounge, My Way, Forever Steps on Broadway Conservatory, and will begin Plaid, and Musical of Musicals. Mr. Kelly has also their MFA in Dance at Sarah Lawrence College in been a featured soloist with the Orlando and SaraFall 2025. IG: @k8carp sota Orchestras, and a member of Actors Equity Association. KevinKellySings.com | KevinKellyVoLORENA COHEA (Dora Del calStudio.com | IG: @KevinKellySings, @KevinRio) is back baby! Some of their KellyVocalStudio | FB: @kevinkellysings, fave credits include Alex (Qualia), @kevinkellymusicstudio Phaedra/Colette (La Cage aux Folles), Soupy Sue (Urinetown, ALASTOR MILBURN The Musical), & Macy (The Cake) (Francis) is a music theatre gradat The Studio Theatre; Joan La uate of Oklahoma City UniverPucelle (Henry VI: Pt. 1) & Courtesan (Comedy of sity (22’) and found a home at Errors) at Orlando Shakes; Emcee/Rouge (‘24) & The Studio Theatre shortly after Petra (Nos4atu) at The Renaissance Theatre moving to Orlando in their Company. They are a performer at Universal production of La Cage Aux Folles Orlando as well. They graduated from The Univer- as Bitelle. Since then, they have found performance sity of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Fine opportunities at every theme park in Orlando, Arts in Theatre Performance, a Minor in Dance, most recently within Epic Universe, and teach and a Certificate in Apparel Construction and creative theatre courses at Orlando Family Stage. Al Design. Lorena has a passion for movement-based was most recently seen onstage at Theater West End theatre and is certified in five weapons with the where they performed in Jesus Christ Superstar as Society of American Fight Directors. Jesus. They are so happy to be performing again IG: @Cohea_Cohea with The Studio Theatre and wish to thank their family and friends for their unending support and love. @big.al.milburn SignificantProductions.org |

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WHITNEY MORSE* (Claudia Around the World in 80 Days (Det. Fix), His Girl McFadden) Off-Broadway: Friday (Earl), and many more. All love to Abby. Abingdon Theatre’s 'Til Death MADI CARR (Understudy for alongside Judy Kaye and Robert Murphy Stevens) is excited to be Cuccioli. Regional Credits: Every a part of a production at The Brilliant Thing (Pennsylvania Studio Theatre! She is Significant Shakes) Beauty and The Beast Production’s Assistant Produc(Garden Theatre), Next To Normal, The Last Five tion Manager at The Sharon, so Years, Proof (BWW Award), Frankie and Johnny in she is getting to have a whole new the Clair de Lune, Company, White Rabbit Red experience as an actor for the company. Madi gradRabbit, Tell Me On a Sunday, Now. Here. This., A uated from the University of Alabama at Doll's House, Cabaret, Urinetown and Unnecessary Birmingham with a BFA Musical Theatre and a Farce, Pippin (Significant Productions at The Minor in Management. She went on to do three Studio Theatre), The Secret Garden, 1776, Big River, national tours as a performer for Jurassic Quest, Outside Mullingar (Mad Cow Theatre), Every BrilNational Theatre for Children, and Missoula Chilliant Thing, Much Ado About Nothing (Orlando dren’s Theatre, before finding herself in Florida Shakes), The Giver (Orlando Rep), Other Desert putting her management skills to use! She is Cities (Citadel Theatre), The Children's Hour (Pride grateful to work for a company that gives her the Films and Plays), Spike Heels (Brown Paper Box), opportunity to do it all! The Turn of the Screw, Jeeves at Sea, Unnecessary Farce, The Merchant of Venice (First Folio Theater). MFA ALLYSON ELLIOTT (UnderActing - Columbia University. www.whitneymorse. study for Dora Del Rio) is so com | IG: @whitneyalicemorse grateful to work with The Studio Theatre for the first time! Past LAUREN MULLER (Athena credits include Lady of The Lake Sinclair) is a Central Florida (Spamalot), Vanessa+Carla U/S native, and has had the pleasure (In The Heights), Mulan/Pocaof performing on various stages hontas (Disenchanted), and Tiny Tim and others in throughout the Orlando area. the national tour of A Christmas Carol. She is She has previously been seen on currently conducting magic in Entertainment at The Studio Theatre stage as IOA. In addition to performing Allyson has taught Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors. Other local credits and choreographed multiple productions and has include: Dottie Hudson, Boulevard of Bold Dreams a background in all styles of dance. She would like (Orlando Shakes); Nell, Ain't Misbehavin' & to thank Jesus, also all the wonderful cast, crew, and Belinda/Flavia, Noises Off (Athens Theatre); creative team for their hard work! HUGE thank Yolanda, Crowns (Cultural Fusion); In the Heights you to her mother, brother Nate, and boyfriend & Memphis (Theater West End); Busytown Chase. Romans 5: 6-11 (Orlando Rep). She also can be seen casting spells at Universal Studios. Lauren would like to thank ALYSON E. JOHNSON her family and friends for their continued support. (Swing for Claudia McFadden, IG: @lolomujer Athena Sinclair) Back for a 17th time at The Studio Theatre (but MARK SWIFT (Mr. Pippet) is an who's counting?) Favorite actor and playwright from NYC. outings at The Studio include Mark graduated with his MFA in When We Were Young and Theatre Performance from the Unafraid, Angel Street, Unnecessary Farce, UrineUniversity of Southern Missistown, 9 to 5, and A Doll's House. Bonnie and Clyde sippi. Some of his favorite credits (Garden Theatre); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Into the include Dial M for Murder Woods, Man of La Mancha (Moonlight Players); (Lesgate), The Prom (Sheldon), Boeing Boeing Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Noises Off! (Bay Street (Robert), No Sex Please, We're British (Brian), *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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Players). A two-time University of Central Florida graduate now based in the Chicago area, she sends love and gratitude to her husband and daughter for endless support and patience. -For Boon-

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 BRENT JORDAN (Swing for conditions, and providing a wide range of benefits, Bernard S. Dunlap, Mr. Pippet) including health and pension. Member: AFL-CIO, currently calls Daytona his home FIA. #EquityWorks but is originally from Connecticut. Since moving to DIRECTION Florida, he found a passion for theater and acting. His most MICHAEL MCKEEVER recent work on stage has been: Arthur Brooks in (Writer) With wit, insight and a Boulevard of Bold Dreams, Enrique/Daddy in Locohealthy dose of his quirky sense of motion, Leland in Blues for an Alabama Sky, Paul in humor, Mr. McKeever continues Six Degrees of Separation, Lenny in Rumors, Martin to entertain audiences Luther King Jr. in The Mountaintop. Brent would throughout America, Europe, like to thank his girlfriend and family for their Canada, Australia, and Russia. support, and his fellow cast and crew for all the He has been honored with an NEA Residency hard work that was done to put on this production. Grant, and has been a three-time finalist for WILL SIPPEL (Swing for Francis, Humana Festival's nationally renowned Heideman Otis) is an Orlando-based theatre Award. He is the recipient of eight Carbonell artist. He was last seen at The Awards, four Silver Palm Awards, and three Florida Studio Theater in Little Shop of Individual Artist Fellowships. He is also an Horrors (Orin/Everyone Else). award-winning actor and designer. He is a founding Other Florida credits include member of the award-winning Zoetic Stage in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Miami. He resides in South Florida and is a Comet of 1812 (Andrey/Bolkonsky) at Theater member of the Dramatists Guild and Actors' West End, as well as A Charlie Brown Christmas Equity. For more information, visit www.mich(Linus), Dog Man the Musical (Petey) and The aelmckeeverplays.com. SpongeBob Musical (Ensemble) at Orlando Family Stage. Will has also been seen in national children’s tours with TheatreWorksUSA, as an Orlando Fringe playwright and producer, and in musical improv performances throughout Florida. Very special thanks to his wife, Caroline, to whom all his work is a tribute to. IG: @will.sippel

TREVIN COOPER (Director) Previous credits at The Studio Theatre include: The Cake, Candida, A Woman of No Importance, Pygmalion, Tell Me on a Sunday, Red, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Bad Jews, Songs for a New World, The Last Five Years and Private Lives. Trevin holds a B.A. from Rollins College, an M.A. from the University of BILLIE THATCHER (Under- Oklahoma and an M.F.A. from the University of study for Mrs. Osgood) has been Central Florida. involved in musical theatre for BILL WARRINER (Fight forty-plus years, the last 24 being Director) This is Bill's first collabhere in The Villages and oration with The Studio Theatre. surrounding area. This is Billie’s His work has been seen on most fourth understudy role since Central Florida stages including joining SigPro and The Studio Theatre in January. Orlando Shakes, Orlando Family She has played parts from ensemble to leading lady. Stage and the Athens Theater. Some of her favorite leading roles have been Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly!, Golde in Fiddler On the Roof, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Auntie Mame in Mame, and her signature role...Mama Rose in Gypsy.

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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!

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.

ANGEL CREEKS (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 LESLIE BECKER (Director of (North Hollywood, Days of Our Lives, Living Single), People, Projects & Culture) is Broadway (Fosse, Chicago the Musical), national happy to be at The Studio Theatre tours and artists (Chicago the Musical, Starlight working alongside such a Express, Michael Jackson, Anne Reinking), regional passionate and knowledgeable and theme parks (Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, team of professionals. Originally Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, Frozen-Live at the from Illinois, she has worked in Hyperion, Romeo and Juliet, Hairspray, Godspell, all areas of the theatre world from onstage to Seussical). She is an advocate for diversity, equity, behind the scenes. A theatre kid for life, she is and inclusion working with PSPI.org, CFEABlackhonored to be a part of The Studio’s mission to book.org, and Blacktheatregirlmagic.org. She has bring thought provoking works to Central FL. a B.A. in Performing Arts from St. Mary’s College of California, and a certificate in leadership from MONICA BERDECIO, MA University of Notre Dame. (Marketing Director) Bolivian roots drive her passion for the arts, ANTONIO CAMPAGNA food, and people. She is a (Carpenter) born in Caracas, two-time graduate of the UniverVenezuela, with Italian heritage, sity of Florida, holding a Bachefound his way to the United lor's Degree in Public Relations States in 2013. His passion for art and a Master's Degree in Mass Communication, and entertainment led him to specializing in Global Strategic Communication. graduate in Film Production and She has taken on various roles within The Villages obtain a Certificate in Stage Technology from community, leading her to her most recent one as Valencia College. Since childhood, he has cultiMarketing Director for Significant Productions, vated his artistic talent, writing plays and exploring where she continues to pursue her love for making various forms of creative expression. Currently, he stories resonate with diverse communities. When channels his love for entertainment at The Studio, she's not creating stories for work, she's creating where he plays a crucial role in creating sets and memories with her husband and three kids wher- stages for theatrical productions. His world ever the fun is. revolves around the fascinating universe of performing arts, where he continues to make his TINA CARROLL (Assistant mark with creativity and dedication. House Manager) attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Marquette University where she earned a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Marketing.

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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 SignificantProductions.org |

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 MADELINE GILBERT (Dresser) is delighted to be back at The Studio Theatre! Their previous roles at The Studio Theatre include Pippin (Player), Assassins (Understudy for Squeaky Fromme, Sara Jane Moore, Emma Goldman), Urinetown (Understudy for Ma, Pa Strong, Soupy Sue, Pennywise), and La Cage Aux Folles (Understudy for Mrs. Dindon, Jacqueline, Anne, Cagelles). They can be found performing at many Central Florida theme parks such as SeaWorld Orlando, Legoland Florida Resort, and Universal Studios. They are a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies and of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Professional Training Program. Thank you so much to the whole team of Significant Productions! IG: @madeline.714 | FB: @MadelineElizabethGilbert 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 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.

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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 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

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. RYAN LOECKEL (Company Manager) 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

KIMBER KING (Sound Supervisor) recently earned her MFA in acting from UCF, but her roots are ALISON MADISON (Assistant in production. She comes from a Technical Director) Originally long line of musicians. Sound was from the Hudson Valley area in a natural obsession for her from an New York. Alison graduated with early age. She studied audio at her AAS from Genesee CommuGrand Valley State University in Michigan. After nity College in technical theater graduation she engineered for ProAudio in Grand and BA in theater from UNLV Rapids, MI working for national artists like Heart, with a concentration in carpentry and technical Gladys Knight, Bonnie Raitt, Eddie Money, and

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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.

very much looking forward to using her skills to enhance the experiences of patrons at The Studio Theatre. 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 VERNA MCINTYRE (Scenic displaying strong attention to detail and infusing Carpenter) was born and raised positivity into her workplace. In her personal time, here in sunny central Florida and she enjoys baking, traveling, and antiquing. She is excited at the opportunity to can't wait to see you at the theatre! present important and culturally relevant theater to her home NICOLAS RAFFENAUD community. She's been with The (Deck Stage Manager) holds a Studio Theatre since 2023 but has been a lover of B.A. in Theatre Arts from the the performing arts as long as she can remember, University of South Florida. and is happy to be able to express that love in the There, he worked on shows such workshop! as Ride the Cyclone, Little Women, As You Like It, and 9 to 5. Most ZACH MLEKUSH (Deck Stage recently he served as the Assistant Stage Manager Manager) is a Midwesterner at for the world premiere of The Boy Who Loved heart, born and raised in Illinois Batman in Tampa, FL. Other Credits include The but loving life as a Floridian! Drowsy Chaperone, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Zach joined the Stage ManageWizard of Oz (Shenandoah Summer Music ment team in Season 9, and loves Theatre). working with this team! Past favorite Stage Management credits include Exit DIO RAQUEL JR. (Lighting Laughing, The Vote, Pippin (The Studio), Beautiful: Designer) hails from Honolulu, The Carole King Musical, Tiananmen: A New HI then relocated to Las Vegas, Musical, Elf: The Musical, The Lehman Trilogy (The NV. He received his training Phoenix Theatre Company), The Book of Will (Illifrom Del Sol Academy of the nois Shakes), and Lost in Yonkers directed by Jane Performing Arts (Las Vegas, NV) Lynch. He hopes you enjoy the show! and his B.F.A. in Theatre Studies, emphasizing in Lighting and Arts Leadership from JESSICA NIX (Marketing & Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln, NE). Media Coordinator) Originally from Illinois with a background JACKIE SANCHEZ (Wig in film and photography, she has Designer) is excited to share her a passion for telling stories skills with The Studio Theatre through visual art. She loves and their production of Suite being able to use this passion Surrender. She has previously from a marketing perspective. When she isn’t in the worked with The Studio Theatre office, she enjoys singing and playing her electric on When We Were Young and ukulele at local establishments. As a performer, she Unafraid. She has previously designed wigs for cannot imagine a better way to support other artists Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF’s producthan to help put an audience in front of their work. tion of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Jackie is the Shakes’ resident Wig Supervisor and works SAVANNAH ROSE PARKER closely with fellow designers Justin Lore and (Assistant Manager of Patron Destinee Steele on shows like the Shakes’ annual Services) is excited to join Signifproduction of A Christmas Carol as well as Kinky icant Production's House Boots and Ain’t Misbehavin. Jackie has also been the Management Team. She comes Wig Supervisor for Encore Performing Arts with 13 years of experience in the production of Hello Dolly! Starring Jodi Benson. customer service industry and is SignificantProductions.org |

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ALEC SPEERS (House Manager) 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 Studio Theatre, 2021). Alec also has experience in set building, stage managing, and directing. He holds two degrees in Theatre Studies and Music from the University of Northern Colorado. It is always a privilege to work in the industry that you love, so Alec would like to thank The Studio family, Significant Productions, and his own immensely supportive family for everything they do.

ness for Oakland Ballet in California, Amadeus for Gretna Theatre in Pennsylvania, Bo-Nita for Denizen Theatre in New York, and The Remarkable Rooming-House of Madame LeMonde for Beau Jest Moving Theatre in Massachusetts. He is always delighted to be a part of this vibrant family of artists!

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 more than a dozen years of stage management experience, Madison has lived and worked in Central Florida, Philadelphia, and New York. Some of her favorite credits at The Studio Theatre include Urinetown, Cabaret, Exit Laughing, Pippin, and I YA S M E E N S T O G D E N Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Madison (Development Director) has worked as an intern with WICKED on Broadway professionally supported the arts and has stage managed for the Arts for Autism in our community since 2015. Broadway Concerts and the Broadway Green AlliHaving worked, performed, and ance. She graduated from the University of the Arts supported the arts since she was 8 with a BFA in Directing, Playwriting, and Producyears old, she has grown tion. 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. REW TIPPIN (Sound Designer) has previously worked with The Studio Theatre as Associate Sound Designer for In the Next Room. You can also hear his work in Birds of North America at Urbanite Theatre in Sarasota. Past credits for Urbanite include Thanksgiving Play, My Barking Dog and At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen. Credits from elsewhere include Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol, Eurydice, Grounded, and Sofonisba for Theatre at Monmouth in Maine, Double Happi-

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CAST

Bernard S. Dunlap...........................Kevin Kelly* Claudia McFadden.....................Whitney Morse* Athena Sinclair.............................. Lauren Muller Murphy Stevens............................... Delicia Bent Mr. Pippet.......................................... Mark Swift Dora Del Rio.................................Lorena Cohea Mrs. Osgood................................. Jeanine Henry Francis.........................................Alastor Milburn Otis..............................................Kate Carpenter

COSTUMES

Costume Designer & Costume Shop Supervisor.................................. Cory H. Garrett Wig Designer................................ Jackie Sanchez Dresser......................................Madeline Gilbert

LIGHTING

Lighting Designer.......................... Dio Raquel Jr Lighting Supervisor............................Collin Hall

AUDIO/VISUAL

Swing for Claudia McFadden, Athena Sinclair........................Alyson E. Johnson

Sound Designer ................................ Rew Tippin

Swing for Bernard S. Dunlap, Mr. Pippet........................................Brent Jordan

Audio Engineer.........Kimber King, Roel Cavazos

Swing for Francis, Otis....................... Will Sippel Understudy for Murphy Stevens.......... Madi Carr Understudy for Dora Del Rio........ Allyson Elliott Understudy for Mrs. Osgood........Billie Thatcher

Sound Supervisor............................ Kimber King

PROPS

Props Designer...................... Joshua E. Gallagher

HOUSE MANAGEMENT

House Manager.................................. Alec Speers

DIRECTION

Assistant Manager of Patron Services.............................. Lonnie Goertz

Fight Director................................. Bill Warriner

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

PRODUCTION

Assistant House Manager................. Tina Carroll

Director........................................ Trevin Cooper

Producer....................................... Jason Goedken Artistic Director.............................. Angel Creeks Director of Operations....................... Jon Cronin Director of People, Projects & Culture....................................... Leslie Becker Director of Development..........Yasmeen Stogden Technical Director........................Clayton Becker

MARKETING

Marketing Director........... Monica Berdecio, MA Marketing & Media Coordinator........ Jessica Nix Marketing Account Manager........... Erika Nelson Graphic Designer.............................Krissi Kugler Web Designer............................ David Sponseller

Assistant Technical Director........ Alison Madison Company Manager..........................Ryan Loeckel Literary & Casting Associate....... Jordan Gregson Production Stage Manager. Madison Youngblood Deck Stage Manager................ Nicolas Raffenaud

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Swing Stage Manager.................... Zach Mlekush

SCENIC

Set Designer, Set Dressing..... Joshua E. Gallagher Carpentry....Antonio Campagna, Verna McIntyre

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