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DEAR FRIEND & THEATRE LOVER,

Welcome to Florida Repertory Theatre’s 2023-2024 Season—our 26th year as a cultural and artistic home in Southwest Florida! Whether this is your first visit or your hundred-and-first, we are grateful you’re here. Thank you for buying a ticket or donating to support live theatre in our community.

This season also marks my fifth anniversary as your Producing Artistic Director. When I began this journey five years ago, Florida Rep was in a strong position, and for two seasons we increased the number of patrons we served- including area children, strengthened our reputation for high-quality productions, and even received a transformational gift making it possible for us to purchase our historic home in the River District. The future looked bright. What I couldn’t have foreseen were momentous challenges coming our way—a global pandemic followed by a devastating hurricane and storm surge that tested our entire region.

The beginning of a new season is always a time to look back and reflect, but this season’s opening is particularly moving because it marks two years since reopening after the pandemic and one year since we weathered the storm of the century. As I look back at those trying days following Ian, I’m not emotional because of all we lost, but rather what we gained.

Florida Rep’s dedicated staff and artists came together to clean up and reopen our theatres. And despite great personal losses, our community of supporters rallied to donate time, resources, and much-needed funds. Against all odds, we managed to open the season on time. So as we look ahead to Season 26 and beyond, I know that there is no challenge we cannot overcome together and vow that Florida Rep will be here to offer you top-notch productions and a cultural outlet for many moons to come.

After all we’ve been through, we know you’re looking for entertainment that offers an escape. And while we have options for those looking for thoughtprovoking theatre, our 2023-2024 Season features a record number of musicals, comedies, and family-friendly selections. Florida Rep is here to serve our

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community as we continue to heal and restore. As we do so, let’s dance in the aisles and share a few laughs!

This season, we’ve worked hard to prepare a nine-show line-up that will enlighten, excite, and entertain – and we hope to see you in the audience for every one of the stories that celebrate the iconic voices who’ve made the American experience rich through the 20th and 21st centuries.

This season’s plays feature a farce from one of the great American comedy writers, a feel-good comedy about finding common ground, a clever new Sherlock Holmes/Charles Dickens whodunnit mash-up at the holidays, an American classic, and a few thought-provoking dramas. This season’s musical selections represent a diverse songbook perfect for any music lover – from Rodgers & Hart to Hank Williams, and of course the powerful female voices of the 1960s. Our signature “wide variety” is on full display this season, and there is something for every theatre lover.

In the age of social media and streaming entertainment, there is nothing quite as magical as sitting down in a darkened theatre to experience a live performance— because we’ve custom-made every detail just for you! This season we invite you to experience the magic of live theatre however you prefer: “sit back and relax” or “lean forward and engage.”

Thank you for coming to the theatre. Enjoy the show.

Greg Longenhagen

Producing Artistic Director

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A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to welcome you to our 26th season.

Last year was difficult for all, but with your generous support and patronage, we were able to survive Ian and had our theaters up and running in record time. We especially want to thank the State of Florida and particularly Representative Spencer Roach for their amazing support.

Florida Rep is not just a professional theatre, but a vibrant and vital educational institution. Our Education Department operates a summer arts intensive camp, a Theatre for Young Audiences series that brings the arts to life for thousands of Lee County students each year, and a Conservatory Program for more advanced students. This year, we are proud to partner with Pace Center for Girls, Valerie’s House, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to reach out to even more young people.

Florida Rep also helps to develop new works for audiences of the future. Since 2014, our PlayLab Festival has invited 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 premiere or regional premiere on one of our stages—including one coming up in the fall of 2023!

We want to thank all of you, our wonderful patrons, for the many ways that you support us. It’s only through your financial support that we are able to present the Broadway-quality productions you deserve. Ticket sales alone cannot sustain us, so please consider donating today. Your contribution secures the future of Florida Rep as 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

A LETTER FROM YOUR MAYOR

Dear Florida Repertory Theatre Patrons,

On behalf of the Historic City of Palms, I am thrilled to welcome you to the 26th Season of Florida Repertory Theatre, one of Southwest Florida’s most important cultural and educational institutions.

The great Laurence Olivier once said “I believe that in a great city, or even in a small city or a village, a great theatre is the outward and visible sign of an inward and probable culture.”

Throughout the years, Florida Rep has remained a cultural cornerstone of our community. They lead the way on the reopening of Downtown business after Ian. I was encouraged and inspired by the music, drama and laughter resonating through the town, as audiences returned to the Historic Arcade Theatre and thus, patronized our local shops and restaurants. Through the Florida Rep Education program, performing arts training including acting and tech theatre classes, tours to the schools, college-level internships and theatre appreciation, nurtured people of all ages. The resiliency of our city is evident now more than ever.

We know that, as they celebrate their 26th Season, Florida Rep will continue its mission to provide first class regional theatre for our historic River District and all of Southwest Florida. Please give a hearty congratulations to Producing Artistic Director Greg Longenhagen, Executive Director John Martin, and their dedicated staff, talented acting company and award-winning directors, designers, and guest artists for helping to improve our quality of life, through the arts.

But most importantly, I thank you, the audiences of Florida Rep, for being here and supporting this cultural gem, found only right here in Fort Myers. I’ll see you at the theatre!

Yours in public service,

Kevin B. Anderson Mayor

A LETTER FROM YOUR SENATOR

Dear Florida Repertory Theatre Patrons,

Thank you for supporting outstanding theatre experiences and helping to ensure Florida Repertory Theatre remains a permanent fixture in Southwest Florida’s vibrant cultural landscape. It is my great pleasure to welcome you in celebrating Florida Rep’s 26th Season!

With a mission dedicated to improving the quality of life in Southwest Florida through first-rate live theatre productions and innovative community engagement programs, Florida Rep has been an anchor for the Fort Myers Historic River District for two-and-a-half decades and serves as a centerpiece for regional tourism and entertainment.

Florida Rep is the largest non-profit performing arts group in Lee County. It makes a significant economic, cultural, and educational impact in our community, bringing nearly 100,000 patrons into Downtown Fort Myers each season. Through their Educational programming, Florida Rep reaches over 45,000 students across Lee County and beyond. This exposure to the arts gives young people a chance to explore their creativity through theatre, preparing them for a well-rounded and enriching future.

Join me in congratulating Florida Repertory Theatre for 26 years of incredible theatre and wish them much success for many more seasons to come!

Senator Jonathan Martin

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FLORIDA REP Season 26

SPONSORED BY CHIPPENDALE AUDIOLOGY

Florida Repertory Theatre’s Performance Accessibility Assistance Program (PAAP) provides both audio-described and signed performances throughout the season. Working with the Sally J. Pimentel Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center and the Southwest Florida Council of the Blind, this program offers $25 tickets for patrons with vision loss and patrons in the deaf community (limit 2 tickets per production). All performances are 2 PM Sunday Matinees. All tickets are subject to availability, and it is highly recommended to reserve in advance.

Audio Described Performances

The Gin Game: FEB 18 • ArtStage Studio Theatre

A Comedy of Tenors: FEB 25 • Historic Arcade Theatre

Hank Williams: Lost Highway: APR 7 • Historic Arcade Theatre

Oleanna: May 19 • ArtStage Studio Theatre

Signed Performances

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Hank Williams: Lost Highway: APR 14 •

R: Bethany Spurlock, Tara Lowman, Craig White, Judy Lowman, Caleb Lowman, Ben Lane, Glen Rauch, Jessica Luchan, Dawn Salerno

CLASSES BEGIN IN MARCH

Don’t miss this Disney classic performed live on stage by SWFL students age 9 – 18.

Performed by Education staff, Season 26 Acting Interns, and education program students in the Space to Bloom Courtyard at Florida Rep.

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 2022-2023 Season

Viki Boyle Actor Since 2010

David Breitbarth Actor Since 2011

Rachel Burttram Actor Since 2002

Mark Chambers Actor Since 2006

Chris Clavellib Actor/Director Since 2000

Michelle Damato Actor Since 2007

Audrey M. Brown Stage Manager Since 2007

Richard Crowellb Set Designer Since 1998

Arthur D’Alessio Choreographer Since 1999

Stefanie Gendab Costume Designer Since 2008

ACTORS & DIRECTORS

Kate Hamptonb Actor Since 2012

Maureen Heffernanb Director Since 2002

V Craig Heidenreich Actor/Director Since 2016

Patricia Idlette Actor Since 2008

Greg Longenhagenb Actor/Director Since 1998

William McNultyb Actor Since 2012

DESIGNERS & STAGE MANAGERS

Jim Hunter Set & Lighting Designer Since 2000

Amy L. Massari Stage Manager Since 2010

Ray Rechtb Set Designer Since 1999

Sara Morseyb Actor Since 2008

Jason Parrishb Actor/Director Since 2005

Brendan Powers Actor Since 2008

Peter Thomasson Actor Since 2004

IN MEMORIAM

Niels Miller Actor & Director 1925-2006

Graham Smith Actor 1955-2020

David M. Upton Set & Lighting Designer Since 2006

Janine Wochnab Stage Manager Since 2005

Robert F. Wolinb Set Designer Since 2006

Todd O. Wrenb Lighting Designer Since 2005

PlayL ab 2024 Festival of NEW WORKS

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MAY 2-5, 2024

PlayLab is an intensive weekend festival that showcases new plays and new voices in the American Theatre! Join us this spring for an action-packed weekend of readings, panel discussions, networking events, and more!

Be part of the New Play Development process as you watch Florida Rep’s Ensemble Members & guest artists working on a series of NEW plays from established & emerging playwrights!

Playwrights & Titles Coming Soon for 2024!

Visit us online for information about tickets, VIP Packages, and Sponsorship opportunities.

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SPONSORS: Lee Moore & Dee Whited with Major Support from Playwright’s Circle Sponsor Darlene M. Arnold and Networking Sponsor Naomi Bloom

BREAKING NEWS!

Florida Rep has commissioned playwright, Michelle Tyrene Johnson, to write a one-woman play about Fort Myers pioneer, Dr. Ella Mae Piper. The first public reading of this new play will take place at the festival! The project is funded in part by The Community Foundation and produced in partnership with the Dr. Piper Center.

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United Restoration is proud to stand as a sponsor of the Florida Repertory Theater and its exceptional productions for the upcoming theater season. United Restoration's commitment to Fort Myers goes beyond mere service – it's a passion for revitalizing communities. Following the devastation of Hurricane Ian, we were humbled to have the opportunity to assist Florida Rep in restoring its property and cherished theater. Together, we braved the waters, remediating the catastrophic water damage left behind by the floods.

Our partnership with the theater is more than just a professional relationship; it's a testament to the resilience and strength of Fort Myers. We believe in the transformative power of the arts and are honored to play a role in preserving this cultural hub for future generations. As we celebrate the magic of the theater and the vibrant spirit of Fort Myers, United Restoration remains committed to being a steadfast ally in times of need. With every project we undertake, we strive to build a better, safer community, preserving the stages that bring joy and inspiration to so many.

Thank you, Florida Repertory Theater, for allowing us to be part of your journey.

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OLEANNA was first produced on the New York stage by Frederick Zollo, Mitchell Maxwell, Alan J. Schuster, Peggy Hill Rosenkranz, Ron Kastner, Thomas Viertel, Steven Baruch and Frank and Woji Gero, in association with Patricia Wolff. The Back Bay Theater Company production opened at the Orpheum Theatre on October 25, 1992.

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STARRING

Carol...................................................................Ella Olesen*†

John..........................................................Denis Lambert*†

UNDERSTUDIES:

Carol......Ashlyn Mullinsˆ

John.......Andrew Sarkozy

TIME & PLACE: 1992. A good college.

THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND AN ACTIONABLE FEDERAL OFFENCE. STATES COPYRIGHT LAW.

OLEANNA is performed without an intermission.

RUN CREW:

Asst. Stage Management: Catalina Rice

Wardrobe: Abbey Hodgson

Light Board Operator: Adam Brown

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT

†Member of Florida Repertory Theatre’s Ensemble of Theatre Artists.

See page 23 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.

MAMET was born in Chicago in 1947. He studied at Goddard College in Vermont and at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theater in New York. He has taught at Goddard College, the Yale Drama School and New York University and lectures at New York’s Atlantic Theater Company, of which he is a founding member. He is the author of the plays The Cryptogram, Oleanna, Speedthe-Plow, Glengarry Glen Ross, American Buffalo, and Sexual Perversity in Chicago. He has also written screenplays for such films as House of Games and the Oscarnominated The Verdict, as well as The Spanish Prisoner, The Winslow Boy, and Wag the Dog. His plays have won the Pulitzer Prize and the Obie Award.

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WHO’S WHO

ELLA

OLESEN*

(Carol) is thrilled to be back at the Florida Repertory Theatre. She made her Florida Rep debut last season as Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest and loved every second. Other credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Philadelphia Orchestra), The Wild Party, Broadway Our Way Concert (University of Michigan), Young Frankenstein, Rock of Ages, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (The Barn Theatre), and Sister Act (Italy). Ella is a Canadian actress from her hometown on Vancouver Island. She grew up as a competitive dancer and now holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan and a certificate in Shakespeare from the University of Oxford (British American Drama Academy). She has also been an associate director to Brendan Stackhouse (Les Miserables, Fun Home). Ella is extremely grateful to be in Fort Myers, and would like to thank Chris, Jason, Greg, Henderson Hogan Agency, and her family and friends for believing in and supporting her through thick and thin. www.ellaolesen.com

DENIS LAMBERT*

(John) Florida Rep debut. Denis most recently appeared as Sir Bors in the Broadway revival of Spamalot, where he also understudied and performed the role of King Arthur. Other Broadway/Tours: Doctor Zhivago, A Chorus Line, White Christmas, The Producers. His New York and regional credits include three shows at City Center Encores!, Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, York Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Asolo Rep, Paper Mill Playhouse, Berkshire Theatre Group,

Riverside Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, Theatre Calgary, Princeton Festival, Syracuse Stage and Pittsburgh CLO. He plays Jeff in the upcoming feature film Ponyboi which recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Denis holds a MA in Classical Acting from LAMDA.

ASHLYN MULLINSˆ

(u/s Carol) cultivated her love of the performing arts while growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwestern Virginia. A 2023 graduate of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, she earned her BA in theater while performing some of her most memorable roles: Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street; Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire; Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden; and Truvy in Steel Magnolias . Notable professional credits include Suzy in The Marvelous Wonderettes!; Caterpillar/Red Queen in Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass; and Rosanna McCoy in A Hatfield and McCoy Story (The Appalachian Center for the Arts). Most recently, Ashlyn served as Artistic Director and Choreographer for the 2023 Pro-Art summer program, Camp Create!, overseeing and producing the children’s musical, Finding Nemo Jr.  Ashlyn is ecstatic to join the Florida Rep family and eternally grateful for the support of her family and friends back home!

ANDREW

SARKOZY

(u/s John) is thrilled and grateful to be able to work with Florida Rep for the first time with this wonderful cast and crew. He grew up in Seattle, Washington as well as San Diego, California and graduated from the University of South Florida with his degree in Theatre Performance. He’s excited

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to transition back to theatre after focusing on film projects. He would like to thank his parents and family for always being there, cheering him on every step of the way. Their unwavering support has meant the world to him.

CHRIS CLAVELLI**† (Director) is an ensemble member and the resident director of the Florida Repertory Theatre where he has directed and acted in over 40 productions. At Florida Rep, he has directed Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors, The Importance of Being Earnest, Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, A Doll’s House, Part 2, Morning After Grace, House of Blue Leaves, The Glass Menagerie, Collected Stories, Time Stands Still, Tribes, Lend Me a Tenor, A Doll’s House Part 2 (2020 production) and The Cocktail Hour, Alone Together, The Mystery of Irma Vep and Educating Rita. Other directing credits: The Riverside Theatre, Two River Theatre Company, The Public Theatre, The Virginia Stage Company, The Depot Theatre, The Chenango River Theatre, The University of South Carolina, Fairleigh Dickinson University and The Actors Studio. He served as Adjunct Professor of classical acting in the master’s program at Pace University/Actors Studio Drama School for five years, Adjunct Professor of British styles and American farce studies at CAP 21/Molloy College, Assistant Professor, acting, Florida Gulf Coast University and instructor of voice and speech and on camera technique at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. He is a member of Actors Equity Association, American Federation and Television Artists/Screen Actors Guild and The Society of Directors and Choreographers. His acting work has been seen on your television, OffBroadway, around the United States

in regional theatre, and in over 18 roles on Florida Rep stages. This spring, he will be seen as Doctor Hoover in Paramount Pictures The Mayor of Kingstown. He is the recipient of the best actor Carbonell, a Barrymore Award, a Broadway World Best Director Award and a nomination for The Alan Schneider directing award through Theatre Communications Group.

RICHARD

CROWELL***† (Scenic Designer) has been designing scenery and lighting for the stage in various parts of the country for over forty years. He is honored to be a longtime member of Florida Repertory’s “Ensemble of Theatre Artists,” having designed in the Arcade Theatre since the inaugural season and the first show produced by Florida Rep, Noises Off.  Richard’s scenic designs for The Mountaintop, Freud’s Last Session, Alabaster, Becky’s New Car, Arsenic & Old Lace, Tally’s Folly, Red, The Rainmaker , and The Last Romance are among the many of his designs produced at Florida Repertory over the years. Richard received his MFA from the Stage Design Training Program at The Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University, and a BFA in Technical Theatre from Memphis State University.

KATIE LOWE (Sound Designer) is happy to return to Florida Repertory Theatre! Previous credits include Hank Williams: Lost Highway, Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors, The Gin Game, Beehive: The 60s Musical, The Legend of Georgia McBride, The Importance of Being Earnest, Ripcord, And Then There Were None, Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Maytag Virgin, Alabaster, Bulletproof Backpack, Every Brilliant Thing, Barefoot in the Park, An Inspector Calls, Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Story, Damascus, Refugee (Sound Designer, Florida

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Repertory Theatre), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Matilda, Spring Awakening, Disney’s Newsies (Sound Engineer, Florida Repertory Theatre), Cabaret (A2, Florida Repertory Theatre) Million Dollar Quartet (A2, Endstation Theatre Company). Katie would like to thank her parents, her husband Ben, and her fur babies, Noodle and Truffle, for their endless support and love!

TONY TONEY (Costume Designer) is overjoyed to, once again, help produce beautiful art for the 26th season at Florida Rep. He has had the pleasure of collaborating on some of Florida Rep’s most successful shows as a costume designer for Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Freud’s Last Session and Let’s Fall In Love. Tony, originally from Detroit, feels blessed to be able to create meaningful art in the sunny state of Florida. He has also had the privilege to costume design a feature film, The Grand Strand. Toney is looking forward to a fantastic season and is very excited to see what Florida Rep does next.

WESTON WILKERSON*** (Lighting Designer) is designing for Florida Rep for the first time. Regional credits include designs for Portland Stage Company, Theatre By The Sea, Stages, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Alabama

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.

Shakespeare Festival, TheatreSquared, City Theatre, Ocean State Theatre, Clarence Brown Theater, and Cumberland County Playhouse. TV and Commercial work includes productions for Nickelodeon, Nick Sports, Indy Racing League, NASCAR, ESPN/ABC, Shell Oil, College Gameday, Trackside Live, and HBO Boxing. Weston lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife Kim Powers (set designer for Florida Rep’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest last season) and their son Haakon, and is a teacher at the University of Arkansas.

JANINE WOCHNA*† (Stage Manager) is an ensemble member having most previously stage-managed Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors, A Sherlock Carol, Beguiled Again, Lobby Hero, The Importance of Being Earnest, And Then There Were None, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, and many others since 2005. Regional theatre credits include The Man of La Mancha and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf at Triad Stage, four seasons as Resident Stage Manager at the Geva Theatre, and 14 seasons at the Cleveland Play House. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

FLORIDA

PROFESSIONAL THEATRES

ASSOCIATION (FPTA) is a statewide organization of professional theatre companies and theatre professionals interested in the development and promotion of professional theatre throughout Florida. Florida Repertory Theatre is a proud FPTA member theatre.

Florida Repertory Theatre is a member of THEATRE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP (TCG), the national organization for the American Theatre.

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Florida Repertory Theatre is a proud Associate Member of the NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK

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A Festival of New Works

GRAND SPONSORS: Lee Moore & Dee Whited with MAJOR SUPPORT from Playwright Sponsor Darlene Arnold and NETWORKING SPONSOR Naomi Bloom

SUN, MAY 5 | 6:30PM Sponsored by Lee Moore & Dee Whited MAY 2-5, 2024

DUNK CITY by Stephen Brown THURS, MAY 2 | 7PM

TEN MINUTES ON A BENCH by Kenneth Jones FRI, MAY 3 | 7PM

MINDING MISS MAE MAE by Phillip Christian Smith SAT, MAY 4 | 2PM

HOW IT FEELS TO FALL FROM THE SKY by Dominic Finocchiaro SAT, MAY 4 | 7PM ROOM 1214 by Michelle Kholos Brooks SUN, MAY 5 | 4PM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & FLORIDA REP STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Janice Danzig, Chair

Naomi Bloom, Vice Chair

Dinah Bloomhall

Alexandra Bremner

Shavon Chester

Doris Colgate

Fay C. Gronski, Secretary

Arthur M. Zupko, Treasurer

David M. Fritz

R. Marc Laviolette

Greg Longenhagen

Sunny Lubner

ADVISORY COUNCIL

John Martin

Martin McLaughlin

Jeanette Meade

Fred Weinman

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 • Jeff McCullers • Kinfay Moroti • Carly Schwartzel

STAFF

ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Executive Director............................................John Martin

Producing Artistic Director........Greg Longenhagen

Associate Artistic Director.......................Jason Parrish

General Manager..................................Dianne Summers

ADMINISTRATION

Company Manager...........................................Joy Brooks

Finance Director.................................................Scott Osler

Business Manager............................................Kelly Colton

Front of House Manager..........................Bobby Logue

Asst. Operations Manager...........................Blanca Solis

Box Office Manager................................Gerrie Benzing

Front of House Associates.....Rick Aschenbrenner, Jennifer Austin, Ty Burton-Deethardt, Renae Corvi, Desiree Flemming, Joanne Friedman, LaVeda Holtberg, Jennifer Manekin, Lori McKenzie, Beverly Morgan, Yvonne Prieto, Lee Slattery, Lorraine Stanek, Lisa Vogell

DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING

Development Director................................Lucy Walters

Development Associate............................Emily Yorgey

MARKETING

Marketing Director.............................Deborah Jonsson

Digital Media Specialist.....................Joe Dafeldecker

Social Marketing Specialist...............Stephanie Davis

EDUCATION

Education Director.............................Monique Caldwell

Asst. Education Director...............................Emily Turtle

PRODUCTION

Production Manager/Safety Officer Charles Clark

Associate Production Manager Katie Lowe

Technical Director......................................Miranda White

Resident Director...........................................Chris Clavelli

Interim Master Electrician............Matthew Hakesley

Audio Engineer.......................................Emma Sabulsky

Costume Shop Manager........................Amanda Miller

Asst. Costume Shop Manager.........Anthony Toney

Wardrobe Supervisor.....................................Sam Bogan

Scenic Charge...............................Julie Beth McCracken

Scenic Artist.........................................................Koi Johnson

Properties Master.....................................Jonathan Willis

Properties Artist....................................Elizabeth Reaves

Shop Foreman.........................................Jeremy Campell

Head Carpenter.............................................Roberto Mena

2023-2024 INTERN COMPANY

Acting Company.....................................Braydie Aldrich, Kathan Brannon, Jacklynn Haughn, Jacob Heuer, Ashlyn Mullins, Haley Sweat

Production..............Adam Brown, Braden Downing, Madison McCarthy, Sam McGehee Kayla Prough, Robert Ward

Stage Management..................................Jamie Bryant, Mikaela Fenn, Catalina Rice

Costumes............Abbey Hodgson, Nadia Humayun

Properties...........................................Amaka Maduabuchi

Contains strong language, adult situations, & brief nudity.

NOSTALGIC 1950s MUSICAL!

FOREVER PLAID

Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Stuart Ross

Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt

SEPT 20-OCT 27, 2024 • Previews SEPT 17-19

In the ArtStage Studio Theatre

AN UNEXPECTED HISTORICAL COMEDY! BEN BUTLER by Richard Strand

OCT 25-NOV 10, 2024 • Previews OCT 22-24

In the Historic Arcade Theatre

CLASSIC MYSTERY ADAPTATION!

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE

MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD

Adapted for the stage by Mark Shanahan

NOV 29-DEC 15, 2024• Previews NOV 26 & 27

In the Historic Arcade Theatre • Sponsored by Naomi Bloom

A ONE-MAN TOUR-DE-FORCE COMEDY! FULLY COMMITTED by Becky Mode

DEC 13, 2024-JAN 12, 2025 • Previews DEC 10-12

In the ArtStage Studio Theatre

A HILARIOUS MUSICAL MYSERY! LUCKY STIFF

Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Music by Stephen Flaherty

JAN 10-26, 2025 • Previews JAN 7-9

In the Historic Arcade Theatre • Exclusively Sponsored by Ellie Fox

A BITTERSWEET LOVE STORY... BLOOMSDAY by Steven Dietz

JAN 31-MAR 2, 2025 • Previews JAN 28-30

In the ArtStage Studio Theatre • Sponsored by Shelley Wilson & Terry Kelley

A COMEDY ABOUT FLORIDA RETIREMENT LIFE! BOCA by Jessica Provenz

FEB 14-MAR 2, 2025 • Previews FEB 11-13

In the Historic Arcade Theatre

A GROOVY, PSYCHEDELIC 60s MUSICAL! SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL

Created by Phillip George & David Lowenstein • Continuity by Peter Morris

MAR 21-APR 13, 2025 • Previews MAR 18-20

In the Historic Arcade Theatre • Sponsored by Bob & Jane Breisch

A PROVOCATIVE, SEXY DRAMA... VENUS IN FUR by David Ives

APR 18-MAY 18, 2025 • Previews APR 15-17

In the ArtStage Studio Theatre • Sponsored by Bruce & Janet Bunch

FLORIDA REP DONOR BENEFITS

Florida Rep Supporters Make a Difference and Enjoy Exclusive Benefits!

FRIEND’S CIRCLE ($100-999)

Contributor ($100-250)

• Acknowledgement in Annual Florida Rep Playbill

Supporter ($250-499)

• Includes above benefits, plus:

• Play Enrichment Packet (Upon Request)

Executive Friend ($500-999)

• Includes above benefits, plus:

• $10 discounts on single tickets

BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE ($1000+)

Actor’s Circle ($1000-2,499)

• Includes above benefits, plus:

• Semi-annual e-news impact report

• VIP Concierge for inquiries & ticket purchasing

• Invitation to annual donor appreciation and VIP events

Director’s Circle ($2,500-$4,999)

• Includes above benefits, plus:

• Recognition on donor digital display in the Arcade Theatre Lobby

• Complimentary invitation to “Inside the Rep” Lecture Series

• Invitation to an opening night cast party (upon request)

Producer’s Circle ($5,000-$9,999)

• Includes above benefits, plus:

• Invitation to “Insider” luncheon

• Autographed photo from show of choice (upon request)

• Personal backstage tour (upon request)

Executive Producer’s Circle ($10,000+)

• Includes above benefits, plus:

• Featured on “Supporters in the Spotlight” Playbill page

• Special VIP invitations to Florida Rep travel events

Show & Season Sponsors ($7,500+)

• Includes above benefits, plus:

• Invitation to a show’s company dress rehearsal (upon request)

• Naming opportunities plus other special benefits based on level of commitment

Heirloom Society ($100,000+ within 10 years)

• Includes above benefits, plus:

• Special recognition in the playbill, digital displays, and other VIP benefits

• Preview of the upcoming season before the public announcement

• Opportunity to host a private event for 10-25 people in the courtyard

Call the Development Dept. at 239.219.1540 or email Development@Floridarep.org to make a gift.

SUPPORTERS IN

The following individuals have made significant contributions to Florida Repertory Theatre over the past two seasons.

Please join us in thanking all of these generous contributors to Florida Rep’s continued success.

Lynne Birdt

Naomi Bloom

Darlene Arnold

William & Patricia M. Wiggenhorn

Ellie Fox

Laurye & Wayne O’Melia

Martin & Mary Ann McLaughlin

Janet & Bruce Bunch

Steve & Doris Colgate

THE SPOTLIGHT

We thank them for their commitment to sustain professional live theater, nurture the next generation of artists and enhance the cultural landscape of southwest Florida.

• Betty & Don Abbott

• Liz Abbott & Greg Longenhagen

• Colin & Sandy Black

• Dinah Bloomhall

• Jane & Bob Breisch

• Davis & Bremner Families

• Judy & Barry Bronstein

• Judy & Charles Cahn Donor Advised Fund

• Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Linda Carp

• Dr. Maura Chippendale - Chippendale Audiology

• The Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation

• Louis G. & Patricia A. Dunning

• Mr. David Fritz/Cruise Everything

• Dr. & Mrs. Mark & Lynne Gorovoy

• Vici & Russ Hamm

• Jonatha & James Castle/Grampy’s Charities

• Missy Jordan

• Jane V. King

• Mark Loren Designs

• Charlotte and Tommy McCartney

• Dr. Gail D. McClure

• Jack & Engrid Meng - in Honor of John & Norma Walley

• Robin & Jan Mills

• Lee Moore & Dee Whited

• Dave & Carol Munro

• Diane & Ronald Pierce

• Noreen Raney

• Concetta & Fred Ricciardi

• Mr. & Ms. Jerry & Lorna Shafir

• Allen & Elizabeth Shevach

• Lee Anne Tauck / L.A.T. Foundation

• W.E. Cross Charitable Foundation, Inc: Arthur B. & Hazel M. Brisker, Alicia J. Brisker

• Arthur M. Zupko

Please see page 49 for a full list of Florida Rep’s 2023-2024 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 the Development Department at 239.219.1540.

Includes donations made between July 1, 2022 and Nov 30, 2023.

Louis

G. & Patricia A. Dunning

Proudly Support Florida Repertory Theatre’s 26th Season

Arthur Zupko has loved theatre since childhood when his parents introduced him to award-winning performances on Broadway. Art believes “no child’s life is complete without exposure to theatre.” Since Florida Rep’s inception, Art has provided nearly one-half million in support of young people’s programming and theatre infrastructure improvements. As a lifetime theatre lover, Art has served on the Board of Directors for

He encourages your generous donation to Florida Rep’s Education programming.

You’ Invited

SATURDAY • APRIL 6, 2024

MARIOTT SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT & SPA 17260 Harbour Point Dr. • Fort Myers, FL • 33908 Join us for our 26th annual fundraising gala!

The evening will be full of fun, with dazzling live professional entertainment, a delicious gourmet dinner, a live auction featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, and much more. Mingle with Florida Rep’s staff, artists, and like-minded performing arts supporters.

Want to feel extra special? Consider serving as a sponsor and enjoy reserved table(s), wine service, and many other special benefits.

Event proceeds will help advance education programs and enhance the quality of stage productions presented by Florida Repertory Theatre For more information, contact the Development Department 239.219.1540 • Development@floridarep.org.

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & NOVEMBER 30, 2023)

HEIRLOOM SOCIETY FOUNDING MEMBERS

Darlene M. Arnold

Naomi Bloom

Dinah Bloomhall

Jane & Bob Breisch

Janet & Bruce Bunch

Linda & Dan Carp

Doris & Steve Colgate

Berne Davis

Hugh & Mary Denison

Ellie Fox

James & Nancy Garfield

Vici & Russ Hamm

Jim & Mary Lavelle

John Madden

Joel Magyar

Eileen Powers

Jack Psiris & Doreen Kostel

Noreen Raney

Gayle Rosemann & Paul McElwee

Maureen Smitt Grabowski

Shelley Wilson & Terry Kelley

Arthur Zupko

GRAND SEASON SPONSORS

City of Fort Myers

Florida Division of Arts & Culture

Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency

Grampy’s Charities

Lee Anne Tauck / L.A.T. Foundation

Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau/Tourist Development Council

The Shubert Foundation, Inc.

2023-2024 SHOW SPONSORS

Darlene M. Arnold

The Dexter F. and Dorothy H. Baker Foundation

Lynne Birdt

Naomi Bloom

Janet & Bruce Bunch

Chippendale Audiology

Cruise Everything

Dentons, Cohen, & Grigsby, P.C.

Louis G. & Patricia A. Dunning

Florida Weekly

Ellie Fox

Sandra & Thomas Ging

Gulfshore Life Magazine

Kearns Restaurant Group

Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC)

Luminary Hotel & Co.

Martin & Mary Ann McLaughlin

Lee Moore & Dee Whited

Lee Pitts Live

NBC2 - WBBH Television

Northern Trust Company

Offshore Sailing School: Doris & Steve Colgate

Noreen Raney

Sam Galloway Ford-Lincoln

Judy Weiner

WGCU Public Media

Shelley Wilson & Terry Kelley

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

$10,000+

Anonymous

Betty & Don Abbott

Liz Abbott & Greg Longenhagen

Darlene M. Arnold

Art Dealers Association of America Inc

Lynne Birdt

Colin & Sandy Black

Naomi Bloom

Dinah Bloomhall

Jane & Bob Breisch

Alexandra Bremner

Judy & Barry Bronstein

Janet & Bruce Bunch

Judy & Charles Cahn Donor Advised Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Linda Carp

City of Fort Myers - Grants Department

Dr. Maura Chippendale - Chippendale Audiology

Steve & Doris Colgate/Offshore Sailing School

Collaboratory

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.

The Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation

Louis G. & Patricia A. Dunning

Claiborne & Ned Foulds Foundation

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & NOVEMBER 30, 2023)

Ellie Fox

Mr. David Fritz/Cruise Everything

Dr. & Mrs. Mark & Lynne Gorovoy

Vici & Russ Hamm

Jonatha & James Castle/Grampy’s Charities

Missy Jordan

Kearns Restaurant Group: Lodge, Firestone, Capone’s, Cabos Cantina, Izzy’s, Social House & Boathouse

Jane V. King

Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC)

Lee County Tourist Development Council

Mark Loren Designs

Charlotte A. McCartney

Dr. Gail D. McClure

Mary Ann & Martin McLaughlin

Jack & Engrid Meng - in Honor of John & Norma Walley

Robin & Jan Mills

Lee Moore & Dee Whited

Dave & Carol Munro

NBC-2 – WBBH Television

Northern Trust Company

Laurye & Wayne O’Melia

Diane & Ronald Pierce

Noreen Raney

Concetta & Fred Ricciardi

Mr. & Ms. Jerry & Lorna Shafir

Allen & Elizabeth Shevach

The Shubert Foundation, Inc.

Florida Division of Arts & Culture

Lee Anne Tauck / L.A.T. Foundation

W.E. Cross Charitable Foundation, Inc:

Arthur B. & Hazel M. Brisker, Alicia J. Brisker

WGCU Public Media

William & Patricia M. Wiggenhorn

Arthur M. Zupko

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

$5,000-$9,999

Alley Theatre

Dr. Paul & Vickie Christianson

The Community Foundation

Community Foundation of Collier County - Green Heron Fund

Danny Cunningham

Janice & Michael Danzig

Destination Magazine

Ruth & Robert Diefenbach

Florida Theatrical Association

Florida Weekly

Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation

Galloway Family of Dealerships

Doug & Linda Garde

Sandra & Thomas Ging

Gulfshore Life

James Hale

Nancie & Glen Harper

Steven Jess

Shelley Wilson & Terry Kelley

Lise & Marc Laviolette

Alan & Edina Lessack

Luminary Hotel & Co.

John & Dar Mayer

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Peden | the Veranda

Ruth Nara

Charles & Susan Patten

Mr. Jamie M. Pirrello PulteGroup

Retina Health Center-Alexander Eaton, M.D. & Hussein Wafapoor, M.D.

Megan Roberts

Gayle Rosemann & Paul McElwee

Herb & Ellen Schneider

Robert Schuster - in Loving Memory of Rita Rose Schuster

Carly & Jim Schwartzel

Ron & Carol Sperling

Sunny & Clive Lubner / Clive Daniel Home

Toti - Gulf & Main

Judy Weiner

Becky & Dick Werner

Catherine Williams

Richard E. Wood

Maureen & Robert Wott

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

$2,500-$4,999

The Irving Downtown

Mark & Carolyn Ain

Ms. Karen Allegretti

Chris Blauvelt - the Standard Restaurant

Marti Campbell

Clive Daniel Home

Congress Jewelers

Ms. Janice Coy

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

Beth H. Crane

Larry & Donna Davis

Katie & Gary Dittman

Darlene & Robert Duvin

Barbara & Barry Epstein

Dermatology Solutions

First Horizon Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Dorothy K Fitzgerald

Myra Fowler

Sharon & Martin Gorman

Marilyn Graham

Diana & Carl Grissom

Dr. Susan B. Herbel

Gregory Balestrero & Frances Higgins

Carol Lynn & David Higley

Chuck & Helen Ketteman

Roger & Karen Klotz

Dr. Charles Klucka & Mr. Daniel Zeugin

Judy & Dick Koloski

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Levinthal

Barbara Lieberman

Bev & Tom Lisle

Mrs. Tara Jean Lowman

John W. Martin

Janice & Bob Piazza

Will Prather/Broadway Palm Dinner

Theatre

Susan Rivera

Sharyn Rosenblum

John M. Ruppert and Wesley J. Stickel

Seed and Bean Market

Linda & Ronald Sheets

Ms. Paula Sklodowski

Stonebridge Services -Florida Dust Free

Tile Removal

Barbara Vandelaar

Lyman & Deana Welch

Mordechai & Michal Wiesler

ACTOR’S CIRCLE

$1,000-$2,499

William & Karen Aarons

Linda Adams

John & Vasiliki Ayotte

Anina & Ben Bachrach

Harold Balink

Lisa Ballantine

Jim & Florentina Beard

Amy Bennette

Marilyn Blackstone

Genevieve & Cal Bruno - Bruno’s of Brooklyn

Kay & Brian Bucher

Lillian Coury

Marianne Crouch

Aaron & Deborah Danzig

Delores M. D’Arcy

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. DeBell

Steve & Sheri Delaney

Jane E. de Lisser

Mrs. Jennifer Denike

Mary & Gene Dolan - in Memory of Mary

Ann McLaughlin

Michael & Gloria Dolan

Louise & William Donadio

Michael Duffel

Claude Emler

Gloria Fassett

Ronald & Lynn Felice

Drs. Joe & Dorit Fisher

Florida Gulf Coast University

Greg Gehringer

Ellen Baker Ghelardi & Raymond Ghelardi

Jane Gieryic

Bill & Doris Gilliland

Dr. & Mrs. David & Jan Gray

Kerry & Marjorie Hansen

Karen Hanson

Les & Dottie Hardison

Myk Hauser

Ms. Jane Holder

Ms. Kim Hostetler

Murray & Kathy Hudson

Jill Janda-Kanner

Barbara & Brock Johnson

Bjarni & Deborah Jonsson

Ruth & Don Keck

Krisis Flood Bags

Ron & Lori Lewis

Lt Col Donald K.Longer

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen & Jane Lukowicz

Carol Maeder

Dr. Gene and Joan Markham

Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Susan Matthews

Joan Maupin - in Memory of Michael Stepto

Kathleen McClanahan-Gruhl

Michael McKenzie & Kari Floren

Ms. Roberta a Meissner

Teri Moore

Priscilla Myers

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

Bari Newport and Magnus Stark

Karen Orman & David Lewis

Jo Ann & Sam Papanek

Mary & Dick Paulson

Pat Rawert

Laura Reed & Pat McGinnis

Judith Reich

Robert F. Serafin Family Fund at the Chicago Community Foundation

Philip & Judith Rogers

Lynda Rubenstein

Rodney Ruppel

Robert and Lynn Salem

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank

Sid Sapakie

Tom & Judy Schmitz

John & Mary Helen Schnittger

Jim & Millie Sernovitz

Nancy Sharpless

Judith Sheperd

Bunny Sher

Ron and Marge Sidman

Mr. & Mrs. Martha & Benjamin Lee

Simmons

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sims

Gretchen & Halsey Spruance

Jill Anders Staples

Dolores Walkenhorst

Don and Michele Wernsing

Pink & Ron Wesorick

Matthew & JayeLyn Wessendorf

Pamela & Thomas Whiteside

Barbara and John Wolfe

Mary Wozniak

EXECUTIVE FRIEND

$500-$999

Anonymous

Barb Acomb

Kevin & Krista Anderson

J. Louis Anon & Bob Kaminski

Ms. Marsha Asp

Mrs. Patricia C & Richard Beebe

Paul & Irene Bellfy

Ron & Cindy Blythe

Nick & Aline Bodven

Shirley Bohnert

Viki Boyle

Jim & Martha Brueggeman

Carol Buzzard

Tony Capone and Michael Marotta

Mr. & Ms. Barbara & Reynolds Challoner

Ms. Oneida Clement

Colonial Country Club

Carolyn & Mark Cranfield

Ms. Joan and Richard Davis

Carol Duffy

Fiddlesticks Country Club

Carl Flanigan

Gail & Mike Fortier

Shelly Frank

Kathy & Steve Gaerte

Ellen M. Gardner

Jim & Nancy Garfield

Jack Ghublikian

Maureen Smitt Grabowski

John Granatino

Fay Gronski

David & Gail Hall

Betsy K. Hannon

Joseph & Seanne Heffernan

Robert Adams & Roberta Heller

Mary Jane & John Hicks

John & Kay Hoppers

Kathleen Horn

Leonard & Susan Howell

Alison Hussey

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

MaryBeth & Kyle Jackson

Mr. Paul W. Corliss

Larry E. Jones

Kay & Terry Wynter / Terry Wynter Auto Service Center

Arthur P. Kidd

Lynn & Lory Kirby

Margaret & Josephine Lane

James & Mary Lavelle

Mr. & Mrs. J.D. & Holly Leland

Richard Lenholt & Mary Robinson

Kathleen & Rob Lopes

Vince Modarelli, III

Diane Monhollan

James & Sherry Morgan

Robert Murray

Miss Letitia Prism

Peter’s Ice Cream & Coffee Shop

Richard Paritzky & Marilynne Ponto

Allen & Peggy Post

Cynthia & Scott Pride

Jack Psiris & Doreen Kostel

Gary & Susan Raimy

Ken & Donna Rebar

Cindy Richardson

Richard Rittenberg

Jim & Teddy Rodenfels

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & NOVEMBER 30, 2023)

Melanie Roetting Anonymous

Arlene Lidsky Salomon & Chester B. Salomon

Charles & Joyce Saparnis

Kheri Schaar

Reeva & Ian Shaffer

Mr. Ley Sheward Smith

Miss Wendy Joy Sommariva

Mary Anne Winschel-Spann

Katrin & George Sternberg

Diane & Bradford P. Straus

Lois Strauss

Beverly Taht

Ms. Ann Thornburg

Trophy Case

John Valenti

Henry Von Schreiner

Bob & Skippie Wade

William & Mary Waldau

Norma & John Walley

Bob & Gerrie Weaver

Karen & Bruce Wilburn

Peter A. Wilson

Wisteria Tea Room

Greg Wolanin

Ms. Mary Margaret Wright

SUPPORTER’S CIRCLE

$250-$499

Anonymous (3)

Catherine & Doug Albert

Asolo Repertory Theatre

Michael & Maureen Barisonek

Mr. & Mrs. William H Barnwell

Gail Bass

Barbara & Maurice Bell

Craig & Margaret Bennington

Wendy Blyveis

Adrianne & Dennis Cady

Dr. Diane Call

Captiva Cruises

Joseph Castiglione

Dr. & Mrs. Salvatore Castronovo & Margaret

Kuss

Chris Clavelli

Coastal Dayz Brewery

Jim & Patty Coats

Lois Colagrossi

Kenneth Creech

Pam & Don Cummins

Mr. & Mrs. Diane Snyder Debord

Gina & Paul Dengler

Mr. Michael J. Dinunzio

Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Liz Dugan

Edison Ford Winter Estates

Ms. Joyce Ellwanger

Mr. & Mrs. Dean Fitting

Alice and Dean Fjelstul

Barbara Gatison

Bruce & Janet George

Richard Gerstein

Sally L. Gore

Mr. Christopher & Joni Hall

David & Bonne Hall

Linda Harris

Maureen Heffernan

Mary Barbara Hendricks

Roy Kennix & Frankie Jennings

Sarah Joyce Family

Christina Kardon

Janice Kemp

Susan Kindelan

Ruth E. Kramer

Mr. & Mrs. Kathy Kresge

Tony & Maria Landl

Ms. Judith L Langley

Mr. & Mrs. Marty K. & Susan Lawing

Larry & Patricia Linn

Theodore & Mary Mascott

Patricia McFeeley

Carol McLaughlin

Megan Dipiero Photography

Nancy and William F. Merriam

Sandra & Philip Mezey

Cheryle Micinski

Elaine & Parker Moore

Deborah Mortensen

Mr. & Ms. Eric Murphy

Dennis & Lisa Najjar

Steve & Cindy Novak

Beth & Jack Oliver

Anonymous

Scott & Holly Osler

Mary Anne Palermo

Arthur J. Paone

Mary Parrish

Mr. & Mrs. Carl & Julie A. Pecko

Carol & Ron Periard

Pet Paradise

William Ray

Ms. Teresa Ricciardi

Karen & Wayne Rockenbach

Judi Roye

Nicky Schafer

Jane Schiff

Richard & Joanne Schwarz

Monica & Tom Shaner

Bart & Phyllis Sharp

Kathy and Kevin Sheehan

Faith & Ron Souders

Mrs. Gail T South

Bobbie Stevens

Julie Bauman & Barbara J. Stites

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & NOVEMBER 30, 2023)

Joy & Gary Stone

Peter Thomasson

Thompson Agency

Mr. R Blair Tullis

Carolann & Gerritt Vandermeer

Lisa Viola

Barbara Waldman

Leslie Young

CONTRIBUTOR’S CIRCLE

$100-$249

Sara & David Adelizzi

Ed Ahern

Sherie Akerley

Alan Alpert & Linda Trotta

Susan J. Alyn

Craig & Mary Lou Anderson

Mr. & Mrs. John E Anderson

Mr. Robert Andriani

Maryanne & Warren Appell

Stasia Arcarese

Larry & Roberta Atkinson

Dan Bacalzo

Domonic Barnes

Evelyn & David Baron

Dr. Lawrence Barton

Debra Bass

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Bassford

Marsha Bates

Bridget Bean

David & Gail Beattie

Mr. James W. Beever, III

Cecilia Bell

Robert & Sara Berendt

Marlin & Jo Berkland

Richard & Jane Bevis

Dr. & Mrs. Krzysztoff & Swantje Biernacki

James Biesanz

Grant & Judy Birch

Mrs. Ann Wilson Bird

Kelly Bishop

Judith Blackburn

Joseph & Charlotte Blitt

Marsha Bloom Weitz - in Honor of Naomi Bloom’s Birthday and the Courtyard in Honor of Ron

Wallace

Karen Borden

David Cohn & Carol Borloff

Ray & Marie Bosso

Lynne Bramlett

Judge & Mrs. Michael And Gretchen Brandt

James & Betty Brice

Sherrill Britton

Tom & Vicki Britton

Nancy & Ted Brother

Nancy Brown

Mr. Robert Edward Brown

S. Dean Brown

Mr. Daniel John Brunell

Drs. Jon & Alice Brunner

Diane & John Buchanan

Elizabeth Bumgarner

Peter Malen & Liz Byck

Ms. Nancy L Byerts

John Cahill

Mrs. Kimberly S Calhoon

Linda Calhoun

Louise & Dennis Cannizzaro

Ms. Anne R Cantafio

William W Carpenter

Victoria Casella

Miss Shavon Chester

Kathryn & Miguel Cintron

Juanita Coleman

Marc Collins

Carol Cook & Susan Grieger, for Dianne & Rob

Catherine Coronato

James & Patricia Crowley

Ms. Nancy B Cunningham

Morris Curtis

Dr. & Mrs. Richard & Judi Davis

Lynne M. Davison

Edward & Patricia Decrosta

Eileen Deignan

Linda Demaree

Mr. Gary Jay Dennis

Daun Dessak

Phillip & Helen Deverman

John & Cheryl Dillon

Sharon G. Dimond

Larry & Pat Dixon

Michelle Dominek

Michael Drew

Jim & Karen Duff

Susan Dyrek

Paul Eastman

Gary & Pam Edwards

Marcus & Marlene Einstein

Peggi Erickson

Andrew & Marcia Evans

Jen Ewing

Jan & Vicki Faber & Baker

Daryl Fazio

Darlene D. Ferrer

Mr. Michael Filipowski

Mr. Lee Allen Finch

Daniel Fongemie

Drs. Graham & Ann Frank

Doug & Veda Frederick

The Fresh Market

Irwin & Carol Friedman

Jan & Robert Frisch

Carole & Peter Fullen

Mark & Ingrid Gambill

Gametime Fort Myers

Richard Gates

Susan & William Gillam

Jan & Brian Gilmer

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Maureen Ginipro

Sandra Glenton

Jean & Warwick Goater

Nancy & John Godina

Mr. Joseph & Marcia Goldberg

Diane Goldstein

Kathy Gordon

Susan Greenhill

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Grimmer Sr.

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & NOVEMBER 30, 2023)

Peter & Lynn Gund

Margaret & Ernst Hagen

Robert & Evelyne Hall

Mr. & Mrs. Neal & Sheryl Halleran

Mrs. Melisa Halliburton

Mary, Joanna, & William Harmon

Mrs. Karen L. Harris

Ronni Haston

Pam Hays

Peter & Loretta Heller

Carrie Henderson

Melissa & Tom Hendra

Hertz Arena

Jean Hewitt

Bonnie & Brian Hogan

Vicki Holt

Larry Hone

Nora & David Hoover

Ruth Hovet

Sherry Howerton

Judith Huebner

Jean Hutzler

IMAG History and Science Center

Isabella Ireland

Mary Daley Jacobs

Gil & Jeanne Jacobson

Michael Jacquinto

Marjorie Marlin & Joe Yankauskas

Dorothy Ahlburg Johnson

Mrs. Lore Johnson

The Julian Family & Pure Florida

Dr. Alma Kadragic

John & Polly Kaiser

Valerie Kaiser

Cynthia Kaldor

Peter Kaplan

Louis & Sharon Kapp

Bonnie Kellen

Evelyn Keller

Jacquelyn Kenly

Ann Knox

James Kohler

Mrs. Jean Kohn

Kim & Joe Kopp

Krafts by Kathy

The Estate of Rose Marie Kramer

Gerald & Dorothy Kurtz

Deanne & Kevin Kyle

Edward Langston

Dr. & Mrs. Robert & Nanda Edward Lapata

Martin LaPlatney

Mr. A James Lavoie

Wendy and Tim

Bruce & Susan Lawson

Marcia Leadbetter

Phyllis & Dale Lentz

Stephanie Levin

David Lewis

Theresa Lianzi

Alfreda Liebermann

Linda & Les Lincke

C. A. Lincoln

Dennis Lock

Mr. & Ms. Hesha Abrams Lohmar

Jack & Pat Long

Sherron Long

Mary Longer

Ms. Charlene A Lowe

Jeff & Jan Lynass

Patricia Lynett

Robin MacBriar

Ray & Kathy Maffet

Rosann Malenfant

James & Donna Markusen

Rosemarie Marone

Ms. Dana L Matthews

Donna L. Matthews

Dennis C. Maulden

Barbara Mazur

Arden & Jacke McCurdy

Don McDonald

Frank McDonough

Patrick McEvoy

Denise McGraw

Jeanette Meade

Ann Richard & Burton Meisner

Donna Meltz

Philip Mercer

Larry & Mireille Meyers

Carol & Patrick Milkovich

Mary Miller

Helen and Richard Misener

Beatrix Mitchell

Jim & Geraldine Mockler

Mary Mohr

Mr. Brian John Molnar

Melinda Moore

Kim Morgan Dean

Deborah & Phil Morris

Sara Morsey

George & Judith Mosse

The Mucky Duck

Ann & Charles Mullen

Eileen Muller

Carol & Robert Mutch

Naples Botanical Garden

Naples Soap Company

Negley Watercolors

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Nemenoff

Lillian Neubauer

Wayne Noble

Dr. Andrew & Denise Oakes-Lottridge

Mr. Randy Oates

Donna Oberhill

Robert & Laura O’Flynn

Marjorie and James O’Hara

Ralph & Arlene Oistacher

Sarah O’Reilly

The Orr Family

Julia Osborne

Ms. Marlene Ott

Kent D. Overbey

Katherine Page

Debra Parfitt

Luanne & Bob Peck

Mary & Joseph Periard

Chancellor Brad Anthony Peterson

Ms. Darlene F Philip

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & NOVEMBER 30, 2023)

Valerie & Doug

Alene & Stephen Pinsky

Kathy Pluhar

John & Sharon Poole

Lourdes Price

Breda C Purdy

Judy Quinones

Mr. William Raffel

Mr. Gary Allan Ralph

Melinda Ratner

Kim J. Reese

Jim & Mary Lou Reid

Danny and Valinda Rester

Richard Haley, Inc..

Kelly Richards

Gail & Michael Richter

Kathi Rinehart

Mary Rita Urban

Donna Robbins

Susan K Roberts

Valerie Ann Robinson

Island City Stage

Dr. Michael & Mrs. Carol Rosenberg

Sharon Rosenberg

David & Victoria Ross

Gerald Rothrock

Portia Rouby

Felinda Rubin

Georgia & Donald Russell

Patricia & John Russell

Salon Nicholas

Diane Salvato

Leroy & Polly Sample

Kathleen Messenger Sanford

Mrs. Connie Santini

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Santoro

Mr. & Mrs. Toby and Sandi Sauls

Warren Sauter

Joanne Scanlon Prestia

Scene Stealers

Fred and Miriam Schearer

Mrs. Barbara K Schellhammer

Mr. Bernhard Franz Josef Schiefer

Ellen Douglas Schlaefer in honor of Julie H. Duro

Reina & Robert Schlager

David R. Schneider

James Schneider

Julia & Donald Schwartz

David & Susan Sekira

Anonymous

Mrs. Maren Sharpe

Roger Shaw

Colleen Corbett Sheldon

Nancy Shiarella

Robert & Christine Shockey

Dr. & Mrs. Albert & Anita Shrive

Amy Shumaker

Larry & Helen Siebert

Bonnie & Louis Silverstein

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph & Joyce Sirkin

Thomas J. Skinner

John W. & Carolyn L. Smith

Alan & Geralynn Smith

John W. Smith

Anonymous

Jackie & Victor Solomon

Patrick & Cindy Sorensen

Mr. & Mrs. Kelli Spilker

Mildred Sstockwell

Steel Magnolias Salon

Sharon McAllister & John Stefani

Pat & Harry Stilwell

Ruthann Stinson

Albert and Kathleen Stohrer

John & Stephanie Stoll

Mr. Richard Benyo & Janet Stradley

Suzanne Summit

Janice and Steve Sund

Sherry Swearngin

Kathleen Swift

Ann and Donald Tate

George & Nancy Taylor

Katie & Nelson Taylor

Mr. Ralph J Tedesco

Ms. Sandy Teger

Anonymous

Samuel Tilton

Dr. George Torrance

Sharon Torrez

Mrs. Doris M Trowbridge

Linda and Tom Uhler

Mary Valpey

Patricia & Jan Van Gorder

Rich & Laurie Ward

Dianne Barbara Warll-Pittenger

John T Watson

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Louis Webb

Arthur Wenk & Patti Wilson

Arlene Wertman

Colleen Wheeler

Mr. & Mrs. Jim And Christine Wideman

Karol Williams

Tommy & Trudy Williams

Ken and Elaine Willis

Charles & Joyce Winchester

Barbara Jane Winkler

Carrie and David Wintersteen

Shirley Furry & George Witte

Pam Wynne

Billie Young

Dr. & Mrs. Norman J. Zeig

Mrs. Edwin & Ronellva Ziebart

Shirley Zimmerman

Dr. Ellen Zinner

Robert Zukerman

This listing reflects generous contributions made in the past year or as pledges for the 2023-2024 Season. Consider adding your name to this list.

To Contact the Development Department, call 239.219.1540 or email Development@floridarep.org.

ARTS BONITA Performing Arts Center features

• An eclectic lineup of year-round programming

• Smooth Jazz to soul-stirring Blues

• Electrifying Rock riffs to foot-stomping Bluegrass

• Tropical Latin rhythms

• The magic of Film, Opera, Dance, and Theatre

ARTS BONITA Visual Arts Center offers

• Free admission to ever-changing fine art Exhibitions

• Classes for all ages including Painting, Drawing, Mosaics, Pottery, Glass, Sculpture, and more

Visit ARTSBONITA.ORG for more information, tickets, and to learn about the benefits of membership.

Artist: Andrew Libecki

SCENE STEALERS

We salute our supporting stars, our volunteer brigade, the Scene Stealers!

Sally Aarons

Sandy Abrahams

Pamela Allchin

Connie Arebalo

Marsha Asp

Pam Banez

Betsy Baskin

John A. Baskin

Diane Bates

Diane and Dave Bavaria

Keb and Barbara Bell

Patricia (Trish) Bendon

Janet Bilyeu

Ben Bishop

Kelly Bishop

Frank Bova

JoAnn Bova

Sandra (Sandy) Boykin

Kim Bradburn

Vera Breunig

Tom Brookman

S. Dean Brown

Patsy Bushdorf

Rosemary Butcher

Marie Butler

Dee Butrum

Kim Calhoon

Barbara Carlson

Michele Cheatham

Timothy J. Conte

Carol Costa

Barb and Jim Coury

Gordon Crook

Sylvia Culora

Vicki Culver

Shirley Dalesio

Jerry and Dorothy Darling

Cathy & Zeke DeMartis

Ninna Diaz

Hilda M. Dienes

Ray Diorio

Chris Dixon

Natasha Draayer

Michael (Mike) Duffel

Mary Duncan

Katie Elkins

Ellen Epstein

M. Carolina Estevez

Patricia (Pat) Farrell

Mary Ferguson

Ted Ferguson

Mike Filipowski

Arnie Flakowitz

Patricia ‘’Tish’ Flattery

Tina and Greg Flock

Stephanie Floer

Denise H. Flynn

Lynne French

Janice K. Gadson

Steven L. Gadson

Sandy Gagnon

Madeleine Garner

Steve Garner

Ann Garvelink

Richard Garvelink

Linda Gentilcore

Pat Gentile

Corinne Giddins

Jane Gieryic

Anthony Gizzy

Darlene Godby

Claire Goldhagen

Elaine Goldsmith

Tom Goldsmith

Peg and Jack Grace

Susan Grace

Jean (Jeannie) Halko

David L. and Bernadette Hamera

Christine Hankins

Janel Harper

Helen Haver

Susan (Sally) Hiller

Kathy Himes

Paula Hinspeter

Diane Howard

Barbara Hughes

Gayle Hunt

Peggy Jackson

Kay Janssen

Cynthia and Dennis Jindra

Arthur & Marilyn Jones

Marilyn Jones

Kathy Keel

Mary Kellner

Polly Kiely

Richard A. Kilfoyle

Ed Kocsis

Jan Kocsis

2023-2024

These individuals have given their valuable time and talents in many capacities over the past 25 seasons.

James and Ranea Kwiatkowski

Alan Lessack

Edina Lessack

Sam and Karen Libordi

Frank Livermore

Carol Lowery

Joanne MacPeek

Don Malson

Nancy Malson

Elaine Masse

Pamela (PJ) May

Jeanne McCafferty

Kevin and Kathleen (Kat) Mccormick

Denise Y. McElligott

Ginger McHale

Sondra S. Mickle

Donna Milbee

Barbara (Barb) Miller

Neil Miller

Phyllis Monfredini

Barbara Morgan

Mildred Murphy

Evelyn Murphy-Santiago

Sherry Murray

Jim Nebel

Richard and Bobbie Nemerson

Becky Nilson

Jim Nimmo

Connie Nolan

Mike Nolan

Kathy Orkowski

Carlos Perez

Barbara Piontek

Blaine and Ellie Place

Bob Polsonetti

Edith (Edi) Prandini

Arnette Quick

Denise Rafferti

Patricia (Pat) Rawert

Jacque Reinhardt

Ron Riccelli

Will and Donna Richards

Sandy Richardson

R. Scott Ritchhart

Diane Roberts

Evelyn Roberts

Annette Roeckers

Patty Rosado

Jim Schafer

Marie Schafer

Bob and Donna Schmidt

Jill Schreidell

John Schulz

Kelly Schulz

Donald Baker

Sharon Jaksa

LuAnn Siciliano

Scott and Jannette Simon

Holly Sisung

Jane L. Skinner

Joan W. Skinner

Virginia Skorupski

Lorraine Stanek

Tish Stencel

Nancy Stevens

Regina Stewart

Kelly Strugala

Richard and Allie Supalo

Diane Swan

Gail & Bob Sweeney

Ron Szarenski

Ken Tillman

Linda Tillman

Nina (Danita) Tomasello

Lucille (Lucy) Trojan

Linda Tucker

Linda Twaddle

Mike Twaddle

Carole Van Brocklin

Mark Von Keitz

Beth Whaley

Robin Wilcynski

Lizbeth Wiley

Pauline Williams

Bernadette Wolf

Cam Yager

Ellen Zinner

John and Claire Zwieg

MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Armando Gutierrez, Allison Ann Kelly, Matt Cusak

LOBBY MichaelHEROSaguto, Dante Alexander THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST JakeMurphy,EllaOlesen

The Cast of RIPCORD