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DEAR FRIEND, Thank you for coming to the theatre today to enjoy a live performance. We’ve been waiting for you. For weeks leading up to this moment – just before the lights dim – we’ve worked tirelessly to craft every moment just for you: every laugh, every musical number, every heated debate or outrageous situation the characters must navigate. From the painted scenery to the stitches on a dress, our artists and technicians have considered every detail in service of telling this story – for you. Theatre is a collective experience, and our process isn’t complete until you take your seat. As the play begins, remember that the performance you’re about to see is a one-of-a-kind experience, and no matter how much we rehearse, the performance will never be exactly the same as the one you’ll see today. The magic of theatre is in the conversations it starts, the emotions it stirs, and in the memories you make by being here today. Each season, Florida Rep strives to showcase a wide variety of thrilling, moving, and delightful stories – and our 28th promises that and more. This season, you’ll enjoy Pulitzer and Tony-winning dramas, iconic music that defined the 20th century, a man-eating plant, two new comedies, and a play that goes deliciously wrong! Whether this is your first visit or your one hundred first, we are so happy you’re here to experience the magic of theatre with us, make memories with us, and to share in the collective joy of seeing a play performed live – just for you. We hope you’ll join us for all the music, laughter, and humanity in store for you this season. Thank you for choosing live theatre.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am honored to welcome you to our 28th season. And what a wonderful season it is—with something for everyone. Florida Rep is an integral part of downtown Fort Myers, producing live professional theatre to diverse patrons from all over Southwest Florida. This year you will recognize many of our actors and directors from previous shows. We also have a very active educational program, consisting of summer camps, our Theater for Young Audiences, which brings the arts to life for thousands of Lee County students each year, and a Conservatory program for more advanced students. Every May, our PlayLab Festival invites playwrights from all over the country to submit their new offerings to be presented as developmental readings. A few of these plays have had their world premieres right here on our stages. We want to thank you all for your generous and continuing support. The past few years have challenged us with the pandemic as well as the devastation of Hurricanes Ian, Milton and Helene. In these challenging financial times, organized financial support has been difficult. Tickets sales alone cannot sustain us. So please consider donating today if you are able. Your contribution helps secure the future of Florida Rep so it may continue to be a vibrant part of the cultural landscape of Southwest Florida. Most importantly, we invite you to sit back and enjoy the show. Janice Danzig, Chairperson Board of Directors
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A LETTER FROM YOUR MAYOR Dear Florida Repertory Theatre Patrons, It’s a true pleasure to welcome you to another season of theatre here in our city. There’s something special about gathering for live theatre. It’s a chance to step away from the everyday, and experience something real — together. That’s what makes nights like this so important. Here in the City of Palms, we believe in the power of community. Our local arts scene does more than bring joy — it strengthens our economy, connects our community, and keeps our shared stories alive. Theatre reflects who we are and what we value. Every performance represents countless hours of dedication, creativity, and collaboration — not only on stage, but behind the scenes and throughout our neighborhoods. Last year, I was thrilled to trod the boards as dead Uncle Tony, in Florida Rep’s Lucky Stiff! It turns out the view from the stage is hilariously different! It gave me a whole new appreciation for the talent and team work behind every performance. In fact, it was so fun, I took a final bow on closing night! When we support the arts, we’re also supporting local businesses, jobs, education, and civic pride. Your support makes this all possible. When you buy a ticket, when you show up and applaud, when you bring your family or tell a friend — you are part of what makes our city alive. Thank you for keeping the spirit of live performance strong in our community. I’m glad you’re here. Enjoy the show.
Mayor Anderson as dead Uncle Tony in 2025’s Lucky Stiff
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A LETTER FROM YOUR SENATOR Dear Florida Repertory Theatre Patrons, It is a true honor to greet you as we kick off another season at Florida Repertory Theatre. As your State Senator, I’m reminded of how essential spaces like this are—not just to our cultural landscape, but to the vitality of our community. For nearly three decades, Florida Repertory Theatre has had a powerful impact on both our cultural life and the hearts of all who walk through its doors. This season promises to be a memorable one. The creative energy that flows through these walls is a testament to the team of artists and staff who work tirelessly to bring these stories to life. While the mainstage performances are the heart of the season, I’d also like to recognize the Theatre’s dedication to reaching young audiences. Through engaging programs and performances tailored for younger viewers, the Theatre is fostering a love for the arts and inspiring the next generation of theatre-goers. This important work enriches our entire community and ensures that the arts remain an integral part of our shared future. Thank you for making Florida Repertory Theatre a part of your life. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time patron, your role in the continued success of this institution is invaluable. Let’s make this 28th season one that celebrates the power of the arts and the connections they foster in all of us. Warm regards,
Senator Jonathan Martin
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Dear Friends of Florida Rep, It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I welcome you to Florida Rep’s 28th season. As a member of the City Council, I could not be more proud of the remarkable cultural institutions that call our city home, and Florida Rep stands at the forefront of these efforts. For 27 seasons, this theatre has delivered exceptional performances that not only entertain but also inspire, engage, and elevate us all. In a world that is constantly evolving, theatre has a unique ability to transport us to new places, broaden our perspectives, and help us better understand one another. Our theaters and creative spaces are not just places of entertainment, but pillars of our community’s identity. It is because of you, the audience, that we are able to continue nurturing this cultural backbone of the city, and for that, I thank you for your continued support. I look forward to seeing many more of you in the seats, supporting not just the actors and performers, but also the spirit of creativity and community that makes our city truly special. Warm regards,
Liston D. Bochette III Ward 4 Fort Myers City Council
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COMING SOON COMING SOON COMI Lisa Morgan and Brendan Powers from the 2007 production of DOUBT
years ago, as part of our 10th anniversary season, NO DOUBT Eighteen Florida Rep proudly produced the Southwest Florida premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Best Playwinning drama, Doubt: A Parable, by John Patrick Shanley. ABOUT At the time, the theatre critic for the News-Press wrote, “Doubt is a thinking person’s play – no doubt about that… It’s also a lively piece of IT— theatre with very human performances and finely tuned dramatic pacing. you think local theatres produce nothing but dusty comedies and DOUBT IS Ifmusicals, you’re in for a surprise at Florida Rep.” A MUST- Today, Doubt is as timely as ever, regardless of being set in 1964 against the backdrop of a Catholic school. The play explores the complexities of SEE! doubt, faith, and the nature of truth through a conflict between a nun and
DOUBT: A PARABLE is on stage OCT 28 – NOV 1, 2025
a priest. Sister Aloysius suspects Father Flynn of inappropriate behavior towards a student. The nun is strict and traditional, while the priest is modern and potentially progressive. Doubt takes audiences on a gripping, electrifying 80-minute ride in a quest for truth. Florida Rep’s Season 28 production takes a fresh approach and features actors Denise Cormier, Matt Lytle, Taylor Reister, and Alia Shakira. Shanley is a legendary playwright, director, and filmmaker. His many plays include Outside Mullingar, Women of Manhattan, Italian American Reconciliation, and more. He is also well known for his films Moonstruck, Joe Versus the Volcano, and the film version of Doubt starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Viola Davis, Amy Adams, and Meryl Streep - who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Sister Aloysius.
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ING SOON COMING SOON COMING SO TRIAL GET READY FOR A ZANY THE OF EBENEZER SCROOGE SPIN ON A DICKENS’ is on stage DEC 2-21, HOLIDAY CLASSIC 2025 Florida Rep and Ebenezer Scrooge go back a long way. In 2023, we brought you the regional premiere of A Sherlock Carol by Mark Shanahan, in 2018, A Christmas Carol: The Tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, adapted by Mark Shanahan, and in 2000, the comedy, Inspecting Carol by Daniel Sullivan. This season, we’re delighted to bring The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, a holiday comedy by Mark Brown, to the Historic Arcade stage. Mark’s hit plays and Florida Rep also go all the way back to our 17th season when Around the World in 80 Days played to sold-out audiences here in the Historic Arcade. Brown sets up Trial as a sequel to A Christmas Carol, taking place a year after the classic story’s happy ending. Here we discover Mr. Scrooge’s famous change of heart has faded, and he’s ready to sue Jacob Marley and the Ghosts for a variety of crimes – including breaking and entering, kidnapping, slander, pain and suffering, and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. You might presume that the story is a serious, cantankerous courtroom drama, but the happy twist is a comedic approach that unleashes a delightful and zany series of courtroom events filled with both laughs and heart.
Ensemble member William McNulty, seen here as Scrooge in A SHERLOCK CAROL, returns to play the classic character this season. (Also pictured, Chrissy Albanese)
Florida Rep’s Producing Artistic Director, Greg Longenhagen, directs The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge. Greg, an accomplished actor with Florida Rep since its inception in 1998, is no stranger to the classic, having appeared in A Christmas Carol, Inspecting Carol, and Brown’s Around The World in 80 Days.
ROLLING WORLD PREMIERE ROLLS WITH LAUGHTER ADVICE is on stage DEC 9, 2025-JAN 11, 2026 Since its inception, Florida Rep has committed to presenting new works and Southwest Florida premieres. As a member of the National New Play Network, Florida Rep produced two Rolling World Premieres, Alabaster by Audrey Cefaly and Doublewide by Stephen Spotswood, and this season, will stage our third, Advice by Brent Askari. Brent’s play White Party was workshopped during our (virtual) 2020 PlayLab Festival. Askari, a Persian American writer and actor, is the recipient of several awards including the NNPN Smith Award, the Berkshire Theater Critics Award, and is a winner of the Neil Simon Festival’s National New Play Contest and B Street Theatre’s Comedy Festival.
Funny man Patrick Richwood, shown here in last season’s production of LUCKY STIFF returns to play affable friend, Gary, in ADVICE.
Advice is a laugh-out-loud comedy that reminds us how we all have that “one friend” who tests the boundaries of friendship – and in this story, it’s Ron and Joy’s annoying screw-up friend, Gary. When their ne’er do well friend somehow manages to get a selfhelp book published, the couple – who lead successful lives - try to convince their friend not to quit his day job to pursue his dream of becoming a life coach. Gary is undaunted and decides to try his relationship exercises on Ron and Joy. The couple play along to hilarious results that lead to some outrageous revelations. Advice is razor-sharp comedy and guarantees to take you on a comedic rollercoaster.
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AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES The Rat Pack Lounge NOV 2 • ArtStage Studio Theatre Doubt NOV 9 • Historic Arcade Theatre The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge DEC 14 • Historic Arcade Theatre Advice JAN 4 • ArtStage Studio Theatre Always...Patsy Cline JAN 25 • Historic Arcade Theatre
Tuesdays with Morrie FEB 15 • Artstage Studio Theatre The Play That Goes Wrong FEB 22 • Historic Arcade Theatre Little Shop of Horrors APR 12 • Historic Arcade Theatre The Bride MAY 3 • ArtStage Studio Theatre
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ENSEMBLE OF ARTISTS Florida Repertory Theatre is committed to providing a first-class regional theatre for Southwest Florida; to creating, nurturing, and developing a diverse ensemble of theatre professionals who will develop long term relationships working on a wide variety of plays; to helping improve the quality of life in our community through all the arts; and to making the arts, especially theatre, accessible to every segment of our community. We would like to recognize these core members of our Ensemble of Theatre Professionals.
Ensemble Artist Featured in the 2025-2026 Season
ACTORS & DIRECTORS Viki Boyle Actor Since 2010
Kate Hampton Actor Since 2012
Sara Morsey Actor Since 2008
David Breitbarth Actor Since 2011
Maureen Heffernanb Director Since 2002
Jason Parrishb Actor/Director Since 2005
Rachel Burttram Actor Since 2002
V Craig Heidenreichb Actor/Director Since 2016
Brendan Powers Actor Since 2008
Mark Chambers Actor Since 2006
Patricia Idlette Actor Since 2008
Peter Thomasson Actor Since 2004
Chris Clavellib Actor/Director Since 2000
Greg Longenhagenb Actor/Director Since 1998
Michelle Damato Actor Since 2007
William McNulty Actor Since 2012
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Graham Smith Actor 1955-2020
DESIGNERS & STAGE MANAGERS Audrey M. Brown Stage Manager Since 2007
Stefanie Genda Costume Designer Since 2008
David M. Upton Set & Lighting Designer Since 2006
Richard Crowellb Set Designer Since 1998
Jim Hunterb Set & Lighting Designer Since 2000
Janine Wochnab Stage Manager Since 2005
Arthur D’Alessiob Choreographer/ Stage Manager Since 1999
Amy L. Massari Stage Manager Since 2010
Robert F. Wolin Set Designer Since 2006
Ray Rechtb Set Designer Since 1999
Todd O. Wrenb Lighting Designer Since 2005
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WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY. Andrea Gallo, Sarah Zanotti, Viki Boyle, Jason Parrish in OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
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Created and Originally Directed by Based on a True Story
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KATELYN CRALL* • CAROLYN MESSINA*
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SONG LIST “HONKY TONK MERRY GO ROUND” Frank Simon/Stan Gardner; Acuff Rose Music, Inc.
“BACK IN BABYS ARMS” Bob Montgomery; Talmont Music, Inc.
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“ANYTIME”
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Ted Swindley
“WALKIN AFTER MIDNIGHT”
Based on a True Story
Don Hecht/Alan Block; Acuff Rose Music, Inc.
THE CAST
Hank Cochran/Harlan Howard; Sony/Tree Publishing, Inc.
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Patsy Cline........................................................Katelyn Crall* Louise Seger................................................Carolyn Messina* THE BAND Fiddle/Guitar.......Mark Baczynski Bass.......Ryan Crum Steel Guitar.......Vince Federici Drums.......Rob Law Piano.......Steven Zumbrun
UNDERSTUDIES Patsy Cline.......Jana Denningˆ Louise Seger/Swing.......Patrice Eakmanˆ
“I FALL TO PIECES”
“IT WASN’T GOD WHO MADE HONKY TONK ANGELS” JD Miller, Peer International, Co. “COME ON IN (AND SIT RIGHT DOWN)” VF “Pappy” Stewart; Acuff Rose Music, Inc.
“YOUR CHEATIN’ HEART”
Hank Williams, Sr.; Acuff Rose Music, Inc./Warner Chappell
“STUPID CUPID”
Neil Sedaka/Howard Greenfield; EMI Music Publishing
“YOU BELONG TO ME” King/Price/Stewart; Ridgeway Music
“SAN ANTONIO ROSE” Bob Wills; Bourne Co.
“LOVESICK BLUES”
Irving Mills/C. Friend; Emi Music Publishing
“SWEET DREAMS”
Don Gibson; Acuff Rose Music, Inc.
TIME & PLACE 1950s-1960s Louise Seger’s kitchen, The Grand Ole Opry, The Arthur Godfrey Show, The Esquire Ballroom, and a Houston radio station. Any taping, filming, recording or broadcast of this play (musical or otherwise) is strictly prohibited.
“SHE’S GOT YOU”
Hank Cochran; Sony/Tree Publishing, Co.
“THREE CIGARETTES IN AN ASHTRAY” Eddie Miller/WS Stevenson, Acuff Rose Music, Inc.
“CRAZY”
Willie Nelson; Sony/Tree Publishing
“SEVEN LONELY DAYS”
Earl Schuman/Walden Schuman/Marshall Brown; Music Sales, Corp.
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE is performed with one 15-minute intermission.
“IF I COULD SEE THE WORLD (THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD)”
RUN CREW
“JUST A CLOSER WALK” (Traditional) “BLUE MOON OF KENTUCKY”
A2.......Kat Daniels Audio Engineer.......Braden Downing Wardrobe Supervisor.......Skylee Vaughn Wardrobe Crew.......Alexander Davidson LX Board Operator.......Ashton Allred †Member of Florida Repertory Theatre’s Ensemble of Theatre Artists. See page 27 for the entire ensemble.
* The Actors & Stage Manager employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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°Member of the Choreographers Guild ***
Sammy Masters/Richard Pope; MCA Publishing
Bill Monroe; Peer International, Inc.
“GOTTA LOTTA RHYTHM”
Barbara Ann Vaughn/WS Stevenson; Acuff Rose Music, Inc.
“SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL” Charles Calhoun; Unichappel Music, Inc.
“FADED LOVE”
John Wills/Bob Wills; Warner Chappell
“HOW GREAT THOU ART” (Traditional) “TRUE LOVE” Cole Porter; Warner Chappell “IF YOU’VE GOT LEAVIN’ ON YOUR MIND” Wayne Walker/Webb Pierce, Polygram International
“BILL BAILEY” (Traditional) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. USED BY PERMISSION.
WHO’S WHO KATELYN CRALL* (Patsy Cline) is a theatrical professional and teaching artist from New York City recently seen on the national tour of Hadestown. Favorite past credits include: Much Ado About Nothing, Bright Star, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. You can find her @katecrall or katelyncrall.com // represented by PMA. Lifelong fan of Miss Cline. Thank you to the small group of humans in Upstate NY who hold her heart together. For Gia. “Always.” CAROLYN MESSINA * (Louise Seger) last appeared in the Fountain Theatre’s Los Angeles premiere of Alabaster (Weezy), reprising the role she created in Florida Rep’s 2019 National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of the same Pulitzer-nominated play. Other Florida Rep appearances include Hank Williams: Lost Highway (Mama Lily), and two recent PlayLab Festivals with Trouble (Euba) in 2023 and Ten Minutes on a Bench in 2024. Carolyn serves as chief collaborator/dramaturg (and often, actor) for Audrey Cefaly’s plays, including Maytag Virgin (AD, World Premiere, Women’s Voices Theater Fest), Alabaster (NNPN, The Vineyard), The Gulf, The Last Wide Open, Love is a Blue Tick Hound, Trouble (ASF Southern Writers Fest, Barter Theatre AFPP, Florida Rep PlayLab, and Signature Theatre SigWorks), and most recently, The Garment (RMTC Human Rights Festival). Off-Broadway: The State of Tennessee (Clurman), Off-Off Broadway: Fin & Euba (winner, best actress, Strawberry OAF); The Gulf (winner: Samuel French OOBF). Regional: Charlotte’s Web (BCT) Nat’l tour/Town Hall; Maytag Virgin (BFT/ Westport Country Playhouse Script in Hand Series); Superior Donuts and August: Osage County (City Equity), Love is a Blue Tick Hound and Split in Three (TNT). Graduate: William Esper Studio NYC(Joel Rooks, Suzanne Esper, Maggie Flanigan). Special thanks to MG, Mac, Mr Key, Gis, Aud, Jay; and to Jude for always and forever being true north. This one’s for Miz G and Fox. I strive for authenticity, audacity and to “say it ALL OUT LOUD” in honor of the spirit of Cindy Owen. www.carolyn-messina.com
JASON PARRISH**† (Director) is an actor, director, and theatre maker now in his 21st as an Ensemble Member and Associate Artistic Director here at Florida Rep. His directing credits with the company include Shout! The Mod Musical, Lucky Stiff, Hank Williams Lost Highway, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Ring of Fire, Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story, Let’s Fall in Love (which he co-created), the National New Play Network Rolling World premiere of Alabaster, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Million Dollar Quartet, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A Christmas Story, and The Fantasticks, as well as numerous productions for Florida Rep’s PlayLab Festival of New Works and the Theatre for Young Audience Series. His over 30 appearances with the company include The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, A Sherlock Carol, Driving Miss Daisy, Cabaret, How the Other Half Loves, The Dingdong, 2014’s nationally acclaimed production of Arsenic and Old Lace, and six years in David Sedaris’ one-man-show, The Santaland Diaries. Jason’s work with other theatres includes Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, Artis–Naples & the Naples Philharmonic, Actors’ Playhouse in Miami, Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, Theatre by the Sea & Ocean State Theatre Company in Rhode Island, and guest appearances with the New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concert Series. He is a proud member of SDC and AEA. Thanks to supportive family, friends, and colleagues. JasonParrish.net. STEVEN ZUMBRUN (Musical Director/Pianist) is overjoyed to return to Florida Repertory Theatre, where he opened the 2025-2026 Season with The Rat Pack Lounge. He his debut here last year with a magical production of Forever Plaid (his seventh to date). In a life of making music around the country, some of his favorite productions include Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Dreamgirls (West Coast Black Theatre), Ruthless! (Totem Pole Playhouse), and Sweeney Todd (too many to count). Others include Five Guys Named Moe, Drowsy Chaperone, On the Town, Wings, and Merrily We Roll Along. He is librettist and co-composer (with Ivan Sherman) of the original show Gene Kelly’s Lost Musical, which premiered in 2022. He is also a tap dancer since childhood and a (sort of) accordionist.
WHO’S WHO JANA DENNINGˆ(u/s Louise Seger) is thrilled to be spending the season at the Florida Rep! Born and raised in Middle Tennessee, but usually based in Orlando, Jana has toured and performed professionally in 13 states. Florida Repertory Theatre credits: The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge (Mrs. Cratchet), Season 28 TYA (Ensemble). Other credits: Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Fun Home (Medium Alison), The Prom (Emma Nolan), Ride the Cyclone (Constance Blackwood), Anastasia (Countess Lily), The Wizad of Oz (Nikko), and Go, Dog, Go! (MC Dog). Offstage, Jana can be found hiking, writing, reading, and crafting. They would like to thank their friends, family, and the Florida Rep team for their support. PATRICE EAKMANˆ (u/s Patsy Cline) is ecstatic to join the Florida Repertory Theatre family as an acting intern for the ‘25 - ‘26 season. Florida Repertory Theatre credits: The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge (Voice/projection of Fan), Season 28 TYA (Ensemble). Originally from northern Minnesota, she is a recent graduate of Concordia College where she had the privilege of performing in numerous mainstage productions and singing with the Emmy award winning Concordia Choir. She is so excited to be bringing high quality theatre to children in southwest Florida. She would like to thank her family, boyfriend, and beloved pets for being the best support system ever. MARK BACZYNSKI (Fiddle/Guitar) began his fiddling career back in 1975 when a director asked him to play it in the then popular production, Godspell. From then he has performed in many shows including The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Big River, Fire on the Mountain, Fair and Tender Ladies, Always Patsy, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, The Medora Musical, Woody Guthrie’s American Song, The Grapes of Wrath, Lost Highway (the life and music of Hank Williams). Mark is honored to be working once again at Florida Repertory Theatre. Currently he resides in Duck River, Tennessee and is a proud father of two and grandfather of four. markbaczynski.bandcamp.com RYAN CRUM (Bass) is over the moon to make their Florida Rep During! during the last decade, Ryan has toured with shows such as
The Producers, Hairspray, Mrs. Doubtfire, and several others. Always... Patsy Cline is the 80th musical theater production Ryan has performed in. When Ryan isn’t laying down a tasty groove with friends, you can find them organizing the weights at the gym, rating Asian buffets across America, or being a comic relief character in someone else’s story. www.ryanonbass.com • @ryanonbasss VINCE FEDERICI (Steel Guitar) is a professional guitarist, bassist, mandolinist, and lap steel player from Philadelphia. He is thrilled to return to the Fort Myers Repertory Theater, following his performances in the pit for Shout! The Mod Musical and as Shag in 2024’s Hank Williams Lost Highway. In 2021, Vince appeared on America’s Got Talent as part of Johnny Showcase, showcasing (get it?) his dynamic musical talents on a national stage. An accomplished composer and arranger, Vince co-wrote, played guitar, and crafted string arrangements for Martha Grahamcracker’s Lashed but Not Leashed album, developed through the Kimmel Center’s prestigious Philadelphia Artist Development program. He currently works as a music creator for Universal Music Group, producing content for Mood Media. Vince is excited to bring his musical passion and expertise to Always…Patsy Cline. ROB LAW (Drums) is a percussionist, educator, and composer based in Southwest Florida, known for his versatility across concert, jazz, theatrical, and marching idioms. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance at Florida Gulf Coast University, where he serves as Principal Percussionist for the Wind Orchestra and has also held principal roles in the Symphonic Band. In March 2025, Rob performed with the FGCU Wind Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. As a performer, Rob has appeared with a wide range of ensembles, including the Naples Concert Band, Gulf Coast Symphony, FGCU Top Flight Jazz Big Band, jazz combos, percussion ensembles, and theatrical productions with The Naples Players. He is a former member of STRYKE Percussion, a WGI Independent World Class ensemble, where he earned the Fan Favorite Award in 2018. His performance experience spans orchestral, wind band, jazz, and contemporary percussion settings, reflecting a broad and adaptable musical voice. Rob is also an accomplished educator and designer with nearly a decade of experience in secondary music education. He served as Percussion
WHO’S WHO Coordinator at North Fort Myers High School and has worked as a percussion coordinator, technician and arranger for several Southwest Florida programs. His numerous honors include FFCC gold, silver, and bronze medals, USBANDS National Championships, and the John Philip Sousa Award. He is endorsed by Vic Firth, Zildjian Cymbal Company, and Balter Mallets. Rob remains deeply committed to music education, ensemble excellence, and meaningful musical experiences, balancing high-level performance with thoughtful teaching, leadership, and creative design. ALICIA DIGIORGI* (Stage Manager) has been a member of Actors’ Equity Association since 2004 and has stage managed professionally for over 20 years. She began her career in Pittsburgh PA and has had the opportunity to work in Salt Lake City, Omaha, San Diego, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Florida. AEA stage management credits include working with Florida Rep, Quantum Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater, City Theatre Company, Bricolage, barebones, The REP, PICT (original co.) and Philips Hamilton Tour. This one is for Fritz. BRADEN DOWNING (Sound Designer) is a Fort Myers native excited to return for her second season at Florida Repertory Theatre. She has previously worked on productions including The Rat Pack Lounge, Shout! The Mod Musical, Fully Committed, Ben Butler, Forever Plaid, Hank Williams: Lost Highway and Beehive: The 60s Musical. Most recently, Braden provided sound design for Florida Rep’s productions of Fully Committed and Ben Butler. She holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Mississippi. Braden extends her heartfelt gratitude to her family—and her ever-supportive cat, Lucky—for their unwavering encouragement! TYLER M. PERRY*** (Lighting Designer) is an awardwinning designer for theatre, television, and live events. Florida Rep credits include Lucky Stiff, Hank Williams Lost Highway, Beehive: The 60s Musical, Ring of Fire, West Side Story, A Gentleman’s Guide..., An Inspector Calls, Cabaret, and ...Spelling Bee. He has designed regionally at theatres including Kitchen Theatre Company (where he is the Resident Designer), Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Northern Stage, Ocean State Theatre Company, and Hope Summer Repertory Theatre. His work on television has earned Telly Awards and an Emmy nomination and can be seen on Bravo, Amazon Sports
Network, NBC, Peacock, ABC, Fox Sports 1, and AOPA Live. Tyler is the Assistant Lighting Designer for 2017 Broadway revival of Miss Saigon, and national tours of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. Tylermperrydesign.com RAY RECHT***† (Scenic Designer) is delighted to be back at Florida Rep, where as an ensemble member, his designs include The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, The Gin Game, Lobby Hero, Maytag Virgin, Native Gardens, How the Other Half Loves, Doublewide, The House of Blue Leaves, Sylvia, One Slight Hitch, Dancing at Lughnasa, Doubt, and many others. Broadway designs include The Flowering Peach, Trick, Slab Boys, The Babe, several national tours, and over 20 Off-Broadway productions, such as Collected Stories, Marc Salem’s Mind Games, Mrs. Klein and sets for the Drama Desk Awards Shows. He has designed over 200 shows for many regional theaters, such as Riverside Theatre, Asolo Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Florida Stage Co., Center Stage, and George Street Theatre. He has designed several feature films and was an art director or assistant art director on many others. He has worked extensively in television, including NBC, Fox, PBS, and ABC, as well as over 150 commercials and many commercial parodies for Saturday Night Live. Internationally, he designed for the Wien Staatsoper Ballet, the Stratford Festival, Ontario, and the Manitoba Theatre Centre. He is the Coordinator of the Design and Technology Area of the Theatre Department at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, where he is a Professor of Theatre Design. Mr. Recht is a proud member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829, I.A.T.S.E. STRANDS BY SUS! (Wig Design) is Susan Haldeman has been a theatre professional for 30 years (acting, directing, stage management, props design, casting, administration & wig design). During this time, she designed and built wigs for Florida Rep (The Rat Pack Lounge, Beehive), Florida Studio Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, TheatreZone, The Show Palace, freeFall Theatre, Think Tank Theatre, Stageworks Theatre, and The Hippodrome. Strands by Sus! specializes in theatrical, drag, cosplay, & burlesque wigs. IG & FB: @StrandsBySus KRISTINA TOLLEFSON*** (Costume Designer), a member of United Scenic Artists (the professional designer’s union), is a Professor and Resident Costume and Makeup Designer
WHO’S WHO at the University of Central Florida in Orlando where she also serves as Undergraduate Coordinator for her department. She holds an MFA from Purdue University in Costume Design and Technology and a BA Degree from South Dakota State University in Theatre and English. In addition to her work at UCF Kristina’s costume designs have appeared in places such as The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (Washington DC), Prague Shakespeare (Czech Republic), Shakespeare and Company (MA), St. Lawrence University (NY), DeSales University (PA), Maples Repertory Theatre (MO), Orlando Shakes (FL), Orlando Rep (FL), Purdue University (IN), Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis (IN), as well as at theatres in Texas, Florida, South Dakota, and Kansas. Kristina is the recipient of three Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Design awards and numerous teaching awards. Her first book, Too Much Is Not Enough: The History in Harriett’s Closet, with co-author Jodi Ozimek, documents the expansive clothing collection of Harriett Lake. Her most recent book, Get the Job in the Entertainment Industry, is a must-have for anyone looking for a job as a designer, technician, or stage manager. REBEKAH WILLIAMS (Assistant Stage Manager) is a recent graduate of East Tennessee State University where she earned her B.A. in Theatre. Some of her past work includes Wizard of Oz (PA) and Cry It Out (PA) at The Barter Theatre. James and the Giant Peach (Stage Manager) and Medea (Stage Manager) at ETSU. She has also worked as the Stage Manager for two years at the Secondary School Festival for the Tennessee Theatre Association. She is excited for the opportunity to work and learn with these amazing professionals.
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA) was founded in 1913 as the first of the American Actor unions. Equity’s mission is to advance, promote and foster the art of theatre as an essential component of our society. Today, Equity represents more than 40,000 actors, singers, dancers and stage managers working in hundreds of theatres across the United States. Equity members are dedicated to working in the theatre as a profession, upholding the highest artistic standards. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits including health and pension plans for its members. Through its agreement with Equity, this theatre has committed to the fair treatment of the actors and stage managers employed in this production. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. For more information, visit www. actorsequity.org.
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TED SWINDLEY (Author) is internationally known as writer and director of the popular musical, Always...Patsy Cline He is the founding artistic director of STAGES REP in Houston, Texas. He was also named to the Esquire Magazine’s register of outstanding Americans in arts and letters. Mr. Swindley was the receipient of the Los Angeles Dramalogue award for outstanding direction of Carnal Knowledge by Jules Feiffer. Currently, he is president of TED SWINDLEY PRODUCTIONS, INC., a theatrical licensing and consulting company, and continues his 30 year career writing plays and musicals, consulting and mentoring playwrights, as well as directing plays for various theatres throughout the U.S. and abroad.
SPECIAL CREDITS Author: Ted Swindley Author’s Representative: Joan Kovats Business Management: Melanie Clark Licensing Agent: Erik Kovats-Gibson Original Music Director: Vicki Masters Band and Vocal Orchestrations: August Eriksmoen, Tony MIgliore Legal Counsel: Clair G. Burrill,Richard Garmise, Sawnie R. Aldredge LICENSED BY THE FAMILY AND ESTATE OF PATSY CLINE. All rights reserved.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & FLORIDA REP STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Janice Danzig, Chair Naomi Bloom, Vice Chair Dinah Bloomhall Alexandra Bremner Shavon Chester
Fay C. Gronski, Secretary Arthur M. Zupko, Treasurer
John Martin, Executive Director Emeritus Laurye O’Melia
David M. Fritz Greg Longenhagen Sunny Lubner Jeanette Meade
Spencer Roach Chris Verrill Fred Weinman
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Don Abbott • Liz Abbott • Suzanne Boy • Marc Collins • Janice Danzig • Don Gurule • Melinda Isley • Jan Klein • Jane Lane • R. Marc Laviolette • Darrel Lieze-Adams • Greg Longenhagen • Donna Lovejoy • Clive Lubner • John Martin, Executive Director Emeritus • Kathleen McClanahan-Gruhl • Jeff McCullers • Martin McLaughlin • Kinfay Moroti • Sharyn Rosenblum • Carly Schwartzel • Chris Verrill
STAFF ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
PRODUCTION
Executive Director...............................................Chris Verrill Producing Artistic Director..............Greg Longenhagen Associate Artistic Director............................Jason Parrish General Manager......................................Dianne Summers
Director of Production..................................Charles Clark Asst. Production Manager................................Katie Lowe Interim Technical Director........................Miranda White Resident Director..............................................Chris Clavelli Resident Assistant Stage Manager..................Joy Brooks Master Electrician...............................................MK Doherty Asst. Master Electrician...............................Jason Bernardi Lead Carpenter...................................................Brady Bright Audio Engineer............................................Braden Downing Costume Shop Manager...........................Amanda Miller Asst. Costume Shop Manager...................Caitlyn Collins Wardrobe Supervisor...................................Skylee Vaughn Scenic Charge...................................Julie Beth McCracken Scenic Artist..........................................................Koi Johnson Interim Props Master...................................Laura Lumetta
ADMINISTRATION Finance Director....................................................Scott Osler Business Manager..............................................Kelly Colton Company Manager......................................Samantha Luna Front of House Manager.....................................Scott Wray Box Office Manager.......................................Gena Gossett Front of House Associates...................Steven Abatiello, Rick Aschenbrenner, Gerrie Benzing, Beth Conradson, Artie D’Alessio, Kristalynn Freeman, Matt Gualco, Chelly Innes, Cierra LaFon, Nicole Luis, Samantha Luna, Lori McKenzie, Basia Mielnik, Sunny Pillow, Collin Roberts, Lori Skinner, Lee Slattery, Davey Soria, Lorraine Stanek, Sheri Trover, Lisa Vogell
DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING Development Director..................................Cindy Borassi Development & Grants Manager................Emily Yorgey
MARKETING Marketing Director.................................Deborah Jonsson Digital Media Specialist...........................Joe Dafeldecker Social Marketing Specialist...................Stephanie Davis
2025-2026 INTERN COMPANY Acting Company............Jana Denning, Patrice Eakman, Hannah Easton, Gabriel Hunyor, Cody Klimek, Ethan León Production.........................Ashton Allred, Grace Carter, Kat Daniels, Wilson Dillard, CJ Jelagin, Max Newman, Carson Sams Stage Management.................................Sarah Colatriano, Evie Hufstetler, Rebekah Williams Properties/Costumes.....................Alexander Davidson, Kaylei Kipper, Bo Vargas
EDUCATION Education Director................................Monique Caldwell Asst. Education Director..........................Megan Leonard Touring & Outreach Manager..................................DJ Kelly
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THE SPOTLIGHT We thank them for their commitment to sustaining professional live theater, nurturing the next generation of artists and enhancing the cultural landscape of southwest Florida.
• Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation • The Baker Family Foundation • Lynne Birdt • Sandy & Colin Black • Judy & Barry Bronstein • Jonatha & James Castle/Grampy’s Charities • Maura Chippendale/Chippendale Audiology • Larry & Donna Davis • Louis G. & Patricia A. Dunning • Florida Division of Arts and Culture • City of Fort Myers • Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency • Claiborne & Ned Foulds Foundation • Mark & Lynne Gorovoy • David & Jan Gray • Diana & Carl Grissom • Vici & Russ Hamm
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Please see page 45 for a full list of Florida Rep’s 2025-2026 donors and in-kind contributors— more than 700 people & organizations who are Florida Rep’s Angels. THANK YOU ALL. For more information about benefit levels, please contact Development at 239.219.1540. Includes donations made between July 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025.
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Nancie & Glen Harper Gregory Balestrero & Frances Higgins Jane Holder Steven Jess Janice Kemp Roger & Karen Klotz Fred & Martha Kohnke Lise & Marc Laviolette Stephen & Sandy Levinthal Kathleen & Rob Lopes Sunny & Clive Lubner/Clive Daniel Home Joan Maupin Mrs. Charlotte A McCartney Dr. Gail D. McClure Aimee McLaughlin Martin McLaughlin Jack & Engrid Meng National New Play Network Herb Schneider Stephen Simon Tobias Smith Ron & Carol Sperling Dolores Walkenhorst Judy Weiner Matthew & JayeLyn Wessendorf Stephen & Esther Wiener Catherine Williams DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $2,500-$4,999 Catherine Grega & Douglas Albert Anina & Ben Bachrach Steve & Sarah Bauer Pat Bubb Community Foundation of Collier CountyGreen Heron Fund Janice & Michael Danzig Jane de Lisser Mary & Gene Dolan First Horizon Foundation Florida Gulf Coast University Doug & Linda Garde Gulf Coast News Melissa Halliburton Kerry & Marge Hansen Dr. Susan B Herbel Carol Lynn & David Higley Liz Abbott & Greg Longenhagen
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2025-2026 DONOR SUPPORT (INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2024 & JULY 31, 2025)
Norma Martinez Kathleen McClanahan-Gruhl Jeanette Meade Bob & Robin Mulkey Anne Moffitt & Fred Musch Pam and Mark Naumann/Carlton-Naumann Homes Ellyn Pascoe Charles & Susan Patten Mary & Dick Paulson Patricia Peyla Janice & Bob Piazza PulteGroup David & Pat Rosenquist Lynda Rubenstein John M. Ruppert Robert Schuster Madelon Stewart Frank Taylor Lyman & Deana Welch Richard & Becky Werner Karen & Bruce Wilburn ACTOR’S CIRCLE $1,000-$2,499 William & Karen Aarons Liz Abbott & Greg Longenhagen John & Pat Alt Carol & Ric Anello Marsha Asp Janice Atkinson Jerry Bedacht Connie Billings Ann Bishop Marilyn Blackstone Ron Blythe Nick & Aline Bodven Robert E. Brown Mary Buck Barbara & Reynolds Challoner Steve & Doris Colgate Marianne Crouch Patricia & Michael Davis Karen & Robert Debell Kyle Decicco Ray Diorio Louise & William Donadio Jay & Courtney Ducharme
Michael Duffel John & Karen Evanoka Scott & Linda Fewell Douglas & Veda Frederick Steve Froeschl & Patrick Borowicz Kathy & Steve Gaerte Nancy Garfield Lydia Gattanell Greg Gehringer Martin & Sharon Gorman Marilyn Graham Diane Hanley Joseph & Seanne Heffernan Edward Herlihy Tanya & Michael Hochschild Brian Hogan - In Memory of Bonnie Hogan Larry Hone Kyle & Mary Beth Jackson Dorothy Johnson Ruth & Donald Keck Chuck & Helen Ketteman Bryan Kobos Judy & Dick Koloski Eric C Kus Bev & Tom Lisle Steve & Jane Lukowicz David & Shelby Lundeen Eugene & Joan Markham John Martin Susan Matthews Dona Ainsley & Jeff McCullers Pat McGinnis Ann Mieczkowski Ms. Donna Rae Mount Jo Anne & Samuel Papanek Dr. Mary & Joseph Periard Kelli Vestal & Rick Quehl Gary & Susan Raimy Susan Rivera Spencer Roach Carol Robinson Philip & Judith Rogers Margo Rogers Michael & Penny Rozek Karen Sartoris Fred Sasser Jeffrey & Deborah Schmitt Jayne Schwarz
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2025-2026 DONOR SUPPORT (INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2024 & JULY 31, 2025)
Jim & Millie Sernovitz Ann Marie & Bob Shandley Linda & Ronald Sheets Shell Point Retirement Community Judith Sheperd Bunny & Bob Sher Ron & Marge Sidman Martha & Benjamin Simmons Gretchen & Halsey Spruance Lois & Bob Strauss-Wilgosz Donna Sublett Sandy Teger Donald & Patricia Terry Trophy Case Katherine Van der Mey Patricia & Jan Van Gorder Chris Verrill Joy & Joseph Vrabec Nathan Watson Fred & Susan Weinman Pink & Ron Wesorick Pamela & Thomas Whiteside Michael Wilson Richard Wood EXECUTIVE FRIEND $500-$999 The Honorable Kevin B. Anderson & Mrs. Krista Anderson Mr. Louis Anon Lora Ashman Patricia Barton Paul & Irene Bellfy Christine Berry Wendy & Nathan Blyveis Shirley Bohnert Louis Bottitta Michael Braun Kay & Brian Bucher Dennis & Adrianne Cady Anonymous Jim & Patty Coats John Coker Janice Coy Aaron & Deborah Danzig Kathleen Davey Michael & Gloria Dolan Carol Duffy Carol Fabiano 48
Dean Fitting Donald Gallo Bruce & Janet George Jane Gieryic Bill & Doris Gilliland Elaine & Tom Goldsmith Beverly Gromek & Wayne Antworth Deborah Hanson Kevin Healy Melissa & Tom Hendra Mary Jane & John Hicks Kathleen Horn Paul Corliss & Jan Smith Larry & Kimberly Jones The Julian Family & Pure Florida Arthur Kidd David & Bet Koeninger Lisa Lagemann Margaret & Josephine Lane Debra Manhart Marilyn Martin Donna Matthews Mary McNevin Ann Richard & Burton Meisner Roberta A. Meissner Evan & Mary-Ellen Meyers Jeffrey Miller Diane Monhollan Gail Mordarski James & Sherry Morgan Bob Murray Brent Mutsch Jeffrey Cull & Ella Nayor Ursula Pfahl Richard Paritzky & Marilynne Ponto Jack Psiris & Doreen Kostel Richard Quehl & Kelli Vestal Gary Ralph Carole & David Ramsay Joseph Ray Ken & Donna Rebar Arlene Salomon Tom & Judy Schmitz John & Mary Helen Schnittger David Schwaner Richard & Joanne Schwarz Colleen Seeger Ann Sell
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2025-2026 DONOR SUPPORT (INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2024 & JULY 31, 2025)
Monica & Tom Shaner Thomas Shaner Mary Shorack Jay & Susan Spaeth Katrin & George Sternberg Bobbie Stevens Sherry Swearngin Theatre Conspiracy Ross Thomas Debrorah Vahab John Valenti Maureen Vinci Henry Von Schreiner William & Mary Waldau Barbara Waldman John Watson Kenneth Weaver Gerrie & Bob Weaver Greg Wolanin Mary Wright Judy & Lawrence Yenkole SUPPORTER’S CIRCLE $250-$499 Actors’ Equity Association Barb Acomb Craig & Mary Anderson Nicholas Baker Michael & Maureen Barisonek Warren & Beverly Bartel Gerald Bartolomucci Gail Bass Bette & Bob Batson Anthony Bermudez Kelly Bishop Kimberly Calhoon Louise & Dennis Cannizzaro David Conley Carolyn & Mark Cranfield James & Patricia Crowley Pam & Don Cummins Joan and Richard Davis Gys de Villiers Lynda Dechert Larry & Pat Dixon Jim & Karen Duff Peggi Erickson Michael Filipowski Howard Filston Nancy L Frazier Jan Frisch
Nancy Ganassini Richard Gates Nancy & John Godina Kathy Gordon Sally Gore John Granatino Doug & Jo-Ann Greene Fay Gronski Alton Hadley Eleanor Harding Debra & Jeff Hodroff Joanne Hofstetter Nora & David Hoover Mary Jacobs Sally Joslyn Courtney & Scott Kane Gerald & Dorothy Kurtz Judith Langley Leon Lombardi Tammy Lonsberry Sally & Mark Ludlow James & Donna Markusen Daniel McDevitt Bernard & Katherine McGovern Mary Miller Brian Molnar Susan Morris Scott & Holly Osler Mary Anne Palermo Anonymous Allen & Peggy Post Press Club of Southwest Florida Inc Lynn & Robert Salem Tom Scattoloni Nicky Schafer Jane Schiff Susy Smoot Thomas Spinner Robert & Sherry Stachowiak Joy & Gary Stone Lisa Viola Neil Volz Michal Wiesler Wilder Woods
CONTRIBUTOR’S CIRCLE $100-$249 Dr. Thomas Abele Betty & Jerry Allen Dian Anderson Maryanne & Warren Appell Stasia Arcarese
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Larry & Roberta Atkinson Lisa Ballantine Betsy Barnwell Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Evelyn & David Baron Carol & Mark Barton Debra & Gary Bass Henry Bassford Blair Baxter William Beasley Anonymous Anita Beaulieu James Beever Janet Belden April Bellefeuille Craig & Margaret Bennington David M. & Esta Berger Constance Bernhardt Grant & Judy Birch Ann Bird Ronald Blake Joseph & Charlotte Blitt Brian Bobek & Kathy Caldwell David Cohn & Carol Borloff James & Betty Brice Sherrill Britton Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Gerri Reaves & Jim Brock Brian Bronsther S. Dean Brown Earl Browning Gary & Kathleen Brun Eileen Buchanan Mary Burfisher Carol Buzzard Marcia Byerle Barbara Callaghan Geraldine Campbell Anne Cantafio Gina Carrier David Carrington Janice Caruso Victoria Casella Bill White & Rita Chaney Jeanne Chapkovich Alfred Chapnick Closet Innovations Sandra & Jon Coffee Eileen Cole Coles & Bodoin, LLP 50
Donald Copley Lareese Crippen Ann Crowley Nancy Cunningham Penney Cutler Scott & Debra Cuvelier Thomas & Cheryl Daltrui Robert D’Amore Mayer Danzig Barton & Marlene Degraaf Eileen Deignan Linda Demaree Janet & Timothy Didier Jane & Dan Dilena John Dillon Marie Downey Susan & Dan Dyrek Paul Eastman Richard Easton Edison Ford Winter Estates Kathleen Elkins Judith Falango Karen & Michael Fazio Leslie Feldman Doug & Debbie Felkins Gayle Fineman Pam Finke First Watch Mrs. Shirley A. Fisher Dean Fjelstul Sally Flash Janice Fleckenstein Diane Flohr Patricia Fluno Ken Foley Roberta Frazier Debbie Freeland Irwin & Carol Friedman Sally Dutko & Gerry Friedman Marlene Friedman Sue Anne Fruzzetti Carole & Peter Fullen Kevin & Anne Gardner Barbara S. Gatison Susan & William Gillam Janet & Brian Gilmer Alix Godbout Barbara Goetz Doris Griffith John & Patti Grimm Gregory Grimmer Sr. Kirk & Jan Gulledge
Elizabeth Guttag Cynthia Guttman Bob & Evelyne Hall Neal & Sheryl Halleran Lee Ellen Harder Mary Harmon Karen Harris Susan & Charles Harrity John Hart Sandra & Gary Haupt Emily & Jeff Hawley David & Louise Hazzard Mike Halpin & Nancy Hebb Maureen Heffernan Annette Hendrick Georgene Hildebrand Susan Hiller Jim Hinson Lois Hogerheide Barbara Hollasch Ron & Ruth Hovet John Hughes Kirk Immens Judy & Larry Ingle Michael Jacquinto Dan & Joyce James Lynn Janisse Judy Jankowski Chris Jensen Susan Jenson Susan Johnson Warren & Carol Johnson Maureen Jones Kathryn Judge Bruce Juergens Valerie Kaiser Cynthia & Lee Kaldor Joan Kaplan Louis & Sharon Kapp Christina & Paul Kardon Bonnie Kellen Jacquelyn Kenly Alonzo Kersey Chuck Key Susan & Robert Kidder Polly Kiely Michael & Marsha Kistler Brenda Klauber Patricia Klein Nancy Shiarella & Rhode Klion Mary Kondash Joseph & Kim Kopp
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2025-2026 DONOR SUPPORT (INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2024 & JULY 31, 2025)
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Sara Morsey Eileen Muller James Murray Carol L. & Robert Mutch Naples Botanical Garden Avi Nelson Jana Nemenoff Jan Neuberger Wayne Noble Gary Nottelmann Phyllis & Arthur Ohlstein Bonita & Steve Olesen Larry Overbey Kent Overbey Amy & Waddy Padilla Nancy & John Pantone Mary L Peabody Luanne & Bob Peck Rebecca Pederson Bentley & Barbara Pierce Margaret Pietruszko Kathy & John Pluhar John & Sharon Poole Cyndi & Scott Pride Thomas Pulk Mary Purtle Pamela Racicot William Raffel Gail & Michael Richter Susan & Mark Roberts Kathryn Robinson Kinsey Kavi Roff Carolyn Rogers Nancy and Daniel Rooney Dave Rosenberg Timothy Ross Portia Rouby Robert Rude Arlene Oistacher & Laree Rudge David Safran Diane Salvato Laurie Beth Sandler Stephen & Deborah Sandler Juan Santiago Robert Santoro Frieda Sarubbi Sandi & Toby Sauls Warren Sauter Scale Rails of Southwest Florida Inc Scott Schau
Reina & Robert Schlager William Schmidt Frederick Schoen Amy Schumaker Julia & Donald Schwartz David & Susan Sekira Robert & Sara Senz Gerry Severynse Reeva & Ian Shaffer Ken & Karen Shandelson Sandra Shaw Roger Shaw Mary Ann Siclari Larry & Helen Siebert Bob & Maggie Simon Thomas Skinner Ley Smith Norm & Beth Smith Wendy & Frank Sommariva Charles & Benita Staadecker Bob & Ros Stanke Steel Magnolias Salon Ellen Stein & Tedy Levy Barbara Stimson Mildred Stockwell Albert Stohrer John & Stephanie Stoll Richard Benyo & Janet Stradley Suzanne Summit John & Elaine Swank Tara Swearingen Nancy Tar George & Nancy Taylor Neil & Ruth Tessler David & Jeri Thompson George Torrance Sharon & Gary Torrez John Trela Schoen Rosemary Troccoli Ken & Virginia Trudell Joseph Turkel Michele Turns Carolann & Gerritt Vandermeer Carol Vandervliet Gary & Linda Vannice Clifford Vantuyl Thomas Veratti Robert Verdonck Priscilla Viets Robert Vinson
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2025-2026 DONOR SUPPORT (INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2024 & JULY 31, 2025)
David Vona Maggie Walters Robert Waters Thomas Weldon Charlene Wendel Arthur Wenk Mary Ann Whalen Mary Whalen H. Lee Whittington Terry & Nancy Widener Tommy & Trudy Williams Jim Wilson Kelley Wilson Barbara Winkler
David Wright Hillel & Joan Zaremba Edwin & Ronellva Ziebart Burt Zucker Paul & Jo Ann Zucker Anonymous Barbara Waldman Douglas & Linda Wallin John T Watson Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Louis Webb Jo-Ann Weiss Thomas Weldon Char Wendel Dr. Stephen William Wener
Anonymous Mike & Ellen Whitten H. Lee Whittington Mr. & Mrs. Jim And Christine Wideman Mrs. Penny Wilkinson Tommy & Trudy Williams Barbara Jane Winkler Wilder W Woods Billie Young Hillel and Joan Zaremba Dr. & Mrs. Norman J. Zeig Mrs. Edwin & Ronellva Ziebart
This listing reflects generous contributions made between July 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025 or as pledges for the 2025-2026 Season. Consider adding your name to this list.
To Contact the Development Department, call 239.219.1540 or email Development@floridarep.org.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE A NONPROFIT & GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Supporting our nonprofit regional theatre is vital for fostering local culture, nurturing emerging talent, and providing our community with affordable access to diverse artistic experiences. Florida Repertory Theatre enriches our community’s cultural fabric, stimulates the local economy, and advances arts education programs, ensuring the arts remain accessible and vibrant for all. When you purchase a ticket, a subscription package, or donate to Florida Rep, you become part of our community’s cultural fabric. Thank you for supporting our professional, live theatre! Lynn Hawley, Duke Lafoon in BLOOMSDAY • The Cast of SHOUT: THE MOD MUSICAL • Steven Martella, Christopher Bailey, Caleb Funk in FOREVER PLAID
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Marianne Myers Noreen Nackenson Gayle Nathan Jim Nebel Bobbie & Richard Nemerson Dorothy Nevitt Becky Nilson Jim Nimmo Connie Nolan Mike Nolan Gay O’Keefe June Oliver Kathy Orkowski Barbara Piontek Bob Polsonetti Edith Prandini Alison Pruitt Arnette Quick Denise Rafferti David Randell Patricia Rawert Jacque Reinhardt Sandy Reichling Donna & Will Richards Micci Richardson Sandy Richardson R. Scott Ritchhart Jim Robert Evelyn Roberts Annette Roeckers George Sarkisian Jim Schafer Marie Schafer Donna & Bob Schmidt Ed Schneider Jill Schreidell John Schulz Kelly Schulz
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