W.W. Double D! Program

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W.W.

DOUBLE D!

A TRIBUTE TO DOLLY PARTON

THEATRE STAFF

Executive Director Jason Goedken

Artistic Director Whitney Morse

Associate Artistic Director Angel Creeks

Director of Operations Jon Cronin

Director of Business Sean Graham

Director of People, Projects & Culture ....................... Leslie Becker

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

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

Booking Manager ...........................Sierra Weiss

Production Manager.................. Mike Giovinco

Assistant Production Manager .......... Madi Carr

Audiovisual Supervisor .................... Luke Bezio

Audiovisual Technician ................. Roel Cavazos

Desk & Facility Director Tony Fairchild

Lighting Supervisor Ally Southgate

Associate Lighting Supervisor Dio Raquel Jr.

Production Swing Nichole Pollack

House Manager Alec Speers

Assistant House Manager Tina Carroll

Lead Housekeeper Victoria Doss

Housekeeper ................................ Amber Sacks

Analyst, Sales &

Customer Support .................... Kristin Fortuna

Marketing & Media Coordinator ..... Jessica Nix

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

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

Web Designer ......................... David Sponseller

Ad Sales ... marketing@significantproductions.org

SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS BOARD

President Elliot Sussman, MD, MBA

Vice President Marcus Bridgewater

Treasurer Donna Taylor

Secretary Elizabeth Constant

Board Member Jason Goedken

The Sharon®L. Morse

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Dear Patron of the Arts,

Welcome to The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center!

Much like the building’s namesake, my grandmother, Sharon L. Morse, we love all varieties of the performing arts here. It is in her memory that I, along with my amazing team of artists and arts administrators, strive to bring many different types of the highest quality entertainment here to The Sharon.

Since opening in 2015, we have strived to establish your trust, that a show at The Sharon is a show worth seeing. Perhaps you find yourself here today to see a concert of one of your favorite musicians, or to take in the national tour of a Broadway show. Either way, we encourage you to consider trying out a new show that perhaps you haven’t heard of before, knowing that it has been intentionally curated by our team.

We welcome you to The Sharon: a place for you to see an old favorite, but also a place to discover your new favorite. I sincerely hope you enjoy the show today, and I look forward to seeing you here again soon!

See You at The Sharon, Whitney Morse

Artistic Director

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.

Thank You

FOR SUPPORTING SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS

MULTI-DONORS

Mary Homko

Giuseppina (Jo) Jones

Russell Jones

Donna Taylor

Jennifer Velez

Jim Ward

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Stan Ackerman

Marge Alder

David Burns

Marie Connolly

Jon Cronin

Sharon Curry

Fidelity Charitable

Carol Floros/Koszola

Nancy Garrison

Lynn & Kathy Glassock

Brian Grode

Roger & Karen Kass

Bob Kendi

Honey & David Kirk

Ron Kravet

Edward & Gale Labuda

Chuck & Bev Levy

Sarah Lindmeier

April & David Linscott

John McAuley

Xiomara Guevara Mendoza

Jan & Tom Miller

Marianne Niesen

Rosemary Pacenta

Patricia Schlemmer

Diann Sherwin

Donna Silver

Jan & Dave Thomas

Muriel Trulson

John Van Dyke

Liza Diana Walters

Melissa Warner

Peter Webb

Attendees at The Sharon 9th Birthday Lunch

DONATIONS IN HONOR OF Ursula Becker

Peg Fiore

Alice Stogden

Thank you to our anonymous donors.

TORA HIMAN

Meet Tora Himan, the dazzling, larger-than-life, and fabulously curvy camp queen! Known for being the ultimate life-of-the-party, Tora is your go-to glam queen with a penchant for pumpkin spice, a love affair with glitter, and an unabashed embrace of her persona that you just can’t help but adore.

Tora’s journey began in the world of musical theatre, where, despite never landing the coveted boy roles, she gracefully transitioned into becoming the leading lady herself—ultimately blossoming into a full-time drag queen extraordinaire! Hailing originally from the enchanting woods of Pennsylvania, Tora’s upbringing was a unique blend of farm life, cow milking, helping out at the family butcher shop, and twirling a baton in her backyard while donning a muumuu (yes, seriously!).

Currently captivating audiences in and around Orlando, Florida, and proudly calling New Orleans, LA, her home, Tora Himan is a force to be reckoned with in the drag scene. No fast pass required for this “Himan” experience! Tora boasts an impressive collection of pageant titles, including Miss Rose Dynasty 2019, Miss Citrus State Comedy Queen 2019, and the esteemed title of Queen of Camp from Season 2 of Camp Wannakiki.

Tora is not a stranger to The Villages, she was seen in 2023 in the sold out production of La Cage Aux Folles as Zaza/Albin.

Breaking barriers, Tora made history as the first Drag Queen for Virgin Voyages and also secured the title of the first Drag Queen in a Major Theme Park. A globetrotter at heart, Tora delights in exploring new corners of the world, relishing in Chinese food buffets, and, of course, expressing her unwavering admiration for the iconic Dolly Parton. Get ready to be captivated by Tora Himan’s charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent!

Stay in touch with Tora (ToraHiman.com) and on all social media websites @ToraHiman

Special Guests

Michael Sullivan Jr.

Jenn Gannon

Sarah Alexis

Cheryl Ann Sanders

Celebrating a Decade on Stage

This spring, we will host our inaugural fundraising gala, an evening that promises dazzling entertainment, fine dining, and a celebration of 10 years of artistry, community, and impact. It’s a moment to reflect on our journey, honor our supporters, and look ahead to the future of arts in our community.

Inaugural Fundraising Gala 04.26.25 • 5:30pm $150

For more information, tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit our website or contact us at Info@SignificantProductions.org

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of your favorite shows at The Sharon? Want to share footprints with some of the world’s biggest stars? Back by overwhelming demand... The Sharon: Behind the Curtain Tour! Visit SignificantProductions.org/Tour for more information. Private tours are available at request. Email: Info@SignificantProductions.org

Would you like show information and behind the scenes fun from The Sharon and The Studio Theatres? Sign up for our free monthly digital newsletter, The Scoop! Visit www.TheSharon.com and sign up today!

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For information on prices, ad sizes, and availability, please email us at marketing@significantproductions.org.

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