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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.

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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!

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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,

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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!

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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.

For information and tickets: Box Office 239.332.4488 • Boxoffice@floridarep.org OR Development at 239.219.1541 • Development@FloridaRep.org

Audio Described Performances

Beguiled Again: OCT 22 • ArtStage Studio Theatre

A Sherlock Carol: DEC 10 • Historic Arcade Theatre

Beehive: The 60s Musical: JAN 21 • Historic Arcade Theatre

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

The Legend of Georgia McBride: NOV 12 • Historic Arcade Theatre

A Sherlock Carol: DEC 17 • Historic Arcade Theatre

Beehive: The 60s Musical: JAN 28 • Historic Arcade Theatre

A Comedy of Tenors: MAR 3 • Historic Arcade Theatre

Hank Williams: Lost Highway: APR 14 • Historic Arcade Theatre

The Legend of Georgia McBride: NOV 5 • Historic Arcade Theatre

The Mountaintop: JAN 7 • ArtStage Studio Theatre

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SEASON 26 CONSERVATORY

Florida Rep’s Theatre Conservatory programs offer young artists an introduction to the professional theatre experience and culminate with a public performance in the Historic Arcade Theatre.

COMING THIS SPRING

FOR ASPIRING ACTORS, SINGERS & DANCERS

Disney’s Broadway classic is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature and includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.

Auditions for students 12–18 will be announced in the Spring.

Performances will be offered in May 2024.

FORAGES 12-18

FOR ASPIRING TECHNICIANS & DESIGNERS

This 2-week training program is designed for students ages 12–18 and is taught by professionals in the theatre tech field. Students will learn about stage management, lighting, sound, set design/props, costuming, and stage makeup. At the conclusion, students will be assigned a mentor from our Florida Repertory Production Team and given on-the-job training in one of the technical field positions as they prepare to work backstage for the Conservatory production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Classes will be held in March 2024 with performances in May.

or more about these programs and more

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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 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

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

Sara Morseyb Actor

Since 2008

Jason Parrishb Actor/Director

Since 2005

Brendan Powers Actor

Since 2008

Peter Thomassonb Actor

Since 2004

IN MEMORIAM

Niels Miller Actor & Director 1925-2006

Graham Smith Actor

1955-2020

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

Jim Hunter Set & Lighting Designer

Since 2000

Amy L. Massari Stage Manager

Since 2010

Ray Rechtb Set Designer

Since 1999

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

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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.

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

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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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The performing arts are an important investment in our community, one we proudly make year after year. As an award-winning regional theatre, Florida Repertory Theatre is a major contributor to Southwest Florida’s vibrant arts scene. Thank you, Florida Repertory Theatre, for helping to improve our quality of life by providing first-class theatre to our community. Together, we celebrate the performing arts and our mission to make Southwest Florida a better place.

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SCENIC DESIGNER AARON JACKSON This entire season sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Florida Repertory Theatre is a fully professional non-profit LOA/LORT Theatre company on contract with the Actors’ Equity Association that proudly employs members of the national theatrical labor unions. DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL MAROTTA** 2023-24 GRAND SEASON SPONSORS FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE 2023-2024 SEASON ARTSTAGE STUDIO THEATRE • FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT PRESENTS †Member of Florida Repertory Theatre’s Ensemble of Theatre Artists • *Member of Actors’ Equity Association **Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society • ***Member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 COSTUME DESIGNER BRAD MUSGROVE LIGHTING DESIGNER TODD O. WREN***† SOUND DESIGNER KATIE LOWE STAGE MANAGER JANINE WOCHNA*† GREG LONGENHAGEN, Producing Artistic Director • JOHN MARTIN, Executive Director STARRING JONATHAN BRUGIONI* • HALLEY DAIGLE-SAEZ• KIM MORGAN DEAN* MATT GIBSON* • LOGAN MARKS*• CAROLANN M. SANITA* Beguiled Again was originally produced by Pope Theatre Company in Manalapan, Florida. Louis Tyrrell, Producing Director. MUSIC DIRECTOR ANDREW SMITHSON Beguiled Again
of Rodgers and Hart
by
RODGERS
by LORENZ HART
by J. BARRY LEWIS, LYNNETTE BARKLEY AND CRAIG D. AMES Musical Arrangements by CRAIG D. AMES ASST. STAGE MANAGER CIARÁN McCARTHY* Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency
The Songs
Music
RICHARD
Lyrics
Conceived

Beguiled Again

The Songs of Rodgers and Hart

STARRING

Jonathan Brugioni*

Halley Daigle-Saez

Kim Morgan Dean*

Matt Gibson*

Logan Marks*

Carolann M. Sanita*† with

Andrew Smithson, Piano

Miguel Azcuy, Drums

ANY VIDEO, AUDIO RECORDING, BROADCASTING, OR ELECTRONIC POSTING OF THIS PERFORMANCE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

BEGUILED AGAIN is performed with one 15-minute intermission.

RUN CREW:

Sound Board: Braden Downing

Light Board: Adam Brown

Sound Engineer: Katie Lowe

Wardrobe: Nadia Humayun

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

In 1997, during a chance meeting outside a Manhattan theater, I crossed the street to offer my condolences to a friend who’d recently lost his mom. He was grateful for my outreach, and within minutes of the exchange, he suddenly turned to the friend accompanying him to say, “Oh this was meant to be! Lynnette Barkley - Michael Marotta! Michael Marotta – Lynnette Barkley!” Lynnette was about to start rehearsals for a Rodgers and Hart show she’d been working on for quite some time, and there was one role she had trouble casting. Two days later I was auditioning for her in her office, and by the end of the week, I was on my way to Palm Beach, Florida to start rehearsals.

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No stranger to the songs of Rodgers and Hart, I worked hard to learn the stunning yet complicated harmonies and arrangements and soon found a new love and respect for a selection of songs considered by some to be the most romantic of all time. Richard Rodgers was a genius with melodies but Larry Hart’s lyrics oozed with sophistication, a clever yet wistful longing filled with passion, wit, desire, sometimes disappointment, and hope. Always hope. I am so grateful to revisit this songbook. I hope you’ll feel now as I did then and discover a newfound appreciation for the timeless words and melodies of Rodgers and Hart.

Music by RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics by LORENZ HART Conceived by J. BARRY LEWIS, LYNNETTE BARKLEY AND CRAIG D. AMES Musical Arrangements by CRAIG D. AMES * 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.
** ˆ Equity Membership
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†Member of Florida Repertory Theatre’s Ensemble of Theatre Artists. See page 23 for the entire ensemble. Candidate

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Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart made their professional debut with the song “Any Old Place With You,” featured in the 1919 Broadway musical comedy A Lonely Romeo. Their breakthrough came with the score for a 1925 charity show, The Garrick Gaieties, which introduced the classic valentine to their hometown, “Manhattan.” From 1920 to 1930 Rodgers & Hart wrote an astonishing array of musical comedies for Broadway and London’s West End. At their pinnacle, the team was writing an average of four new shows a year.

In 1930 the team relocated to Hollywood, where they contributed songs and wrote the scores for several movie musicals, including the landmark Love Me Tonight starring Maurice Chevalier; The Phantom President starring George M. Cohan; Hallelujah, I’m a Bum starring Al Jolson; and Mississippi starring Bing Crosby and W.C. Fields. Hart also provided the translation for a 1934 MGM version of Lehar’s The Merry Widow, and in the same year, wrote with Rodgers their only “pop song” — “Blue Moon.”

Rodgers & Hart were lured back to New York by legendary Broadway producer Billy Rose in 1935 to write the songs for his circus musical spectacular,  Jumbo. Their score featured “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World,” “My Romance” and “Little Girl Blue.” From 1936 to 1943 Rodgers & Hart wrote a series of Broadway musical comedies, each of which seemed to top the one before in terms of innovation and box office success. On Your Toes, Babes In Arms, I’d Rather Be Right, I Married An Angel, The Boys From Syracuse, Too Many Girls, Higher And Higher, Pal Joey and By Jupiter dazzled Broadway in spectacular succession, and collectively offered an array of classic songs, many of which are featured in our production of Beguiled Again

Hart passed away in 1943 and for the next two decades, Rodgers collaborated exclusively with Oscar Hammerstein II to create a host of iconic musicals including The Sound of Music, The King and I, South Pacific, and more. Following Hammerstein’s death in 1960, Rodgers continued to write for the musical stage until his death in 1979.

Beguiled Again was developed at Florida Stage in Manalapan, Florida. Conceived by J. Barry Lewis, Lynette Barkley, and Craig D. Ames (who also arranged the music), the revue illuminates the astonishing breadth of the Rodgers and Hart songbook. The show won the Carbonell Award in 1997, which recognizes and honors excellence in theater and the arts in South Florida.

(Source: ConcordTheatricals.com)

Scene

ACT I

Scene 5: Back to New York I GOTTA GET BACK TO

Scene 1: Humor - The Striptease

Scene 2: Sophistication - Unrequited Love

IT NEVER ENTERED MY

- UNREQUITED

LITTLE GIRL

NOBODY’S HEART BELONGS TO

WHERE OR WHEN........................................................................................................................................................................................Jonathan ISN’T IT ROMANTIC?..................................................................................................................................................................................................Kim WHY CAN’T I?............................................................................................................................................................................................................Logan

Scene 3: Irony - Falling Out of Love

A LOVELY DAY FOR A MURDER...........................................................................................................................................The

EV’RYTHING I’VE GOT BELONGS TO YOU (musical

Scene 4: The Search for True Love

I WISH I WERE IN LOVE AGAIN..............................................................................................................................................The

HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES?..........................................................................................................................................................................Matt

THERE’S A SMALL HOTEL...................................................................................................................................Kim,

TEN CENTS A DANCE...........................................................................................................................................Halley

FALLING IN LOVE WITH LOVE.................................................................................................................................................The

BEWITCHED.............................................................................................................................................................................................The

I’VE GOT FIVE DOLLARS................................................................................................................................................................The

SONG LIST
BEWILDERED..................................................................................................................The Company
TRAMP....................................................................................................................................Carolann and the Company
LOVE..........................................................................................................................................................................Kim and Matt THAT
with Jonathan JOHNNY
NOTE...........................................................................................................................................................Carolann with Logan
2:
FIRST BLUE MOON
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1: Introductions BEWITCHED BOTHERED AND
THE LADY IS A
THIS CAN’T BE
TERRIFIC RAINBOW............................................................................................................................................Halley
ONE
Scene
The Creative Process
(“Manhattan
transition)..............................................................................................Carolann SING
SUPPER...................................................................................................................................................................The Women
HEART...................................................................................................................................................................Jonathan MANHATTAN.....................................................................................................................................................................Jonathan and Carolann MOUNTAIN GREENERY....................................................................................................................................................................The Company SING FOR YOUR SUPPER (Reprise).............................................................................................................................................The Women
Scene 3: Radio Days SECOND BLUE MOON (“The Bad in Every Man”
FOR YOUR
WITH A SONG IN MY
THIRD
MOON (“The
transition)..................................................................................................................................Halley MY HEART STOOD STILL.....................................................................................................................................................................................Matt TEN CENTS A DANCE..........................................................................................................................................................................................Halley SONG OF PAREE..............................................................................................................................................................Matt, Logan and Halley A GREAT BIG TOWN (CHICAGO)............................................................................................................................................The Company SHE COULD SHAKE THE MARACAS......................................................................................................................................The Company
Scene 4: Hollywood Dreams
BLUE
Prayer”
NEW YORK.................................................................................................................................The Company
Women BLUE MOON............................................................................................................................................................................................The Company ACT II ENTR’ACTE..........................................................................................................................................................................................................The Band
ZIP................................................................................................................................................................................................Kim and the Company LOVER..........................................................................................................................................................................................................The Company
DOLLARS..............................................................................................................................................................The Company
ME............................................................................................................................................The Company
ROMANCE.......................................................................................................................................................................................The Company
WORLD..........................................................................................................................The Men
MY FUNNY VALENTINE........................................................................................................................................................................The
I’VE GOT FIVE
YOU TOOK ADVANTAGE OF
MY
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN THE
MIND..............................................................................................................................................................Carolann
Halley, Jonathan, and Kim
QUARTET
LOVE..........................................................................................................Matt,
BLUE...................................................................................................................................................................................................Matt
ME.......................................................................................................................................................Halley
Company
Company
chairs)................................................................................The
Company
Jonathan, and Logan
with the Company
Company
Company
Company

JONATHAN BRUGIONI* is making his Florida Repertory debut. He is a graduate of the MFA in Musical Theatre program at San Diego State University where he was a part of premiere presentations of Enchanted April the Musical and Mr. Holland’s Opus, as well as productions of Company (Bobby), Jesus Christ Superstar (Pilot), and The Full Monty (Dave). He has performed with The Old Globe Theatre (Guys and Dolls), San Diego Symphony (To Life! starring Danny Burstein and Susan Egan), Okoboji Summer Theatre (Thoroughly Modern Millie; A Grand Night for Singing), Des Moines Playhouse (Into the Woods; Legally Blonde; South Pacific), and as a performing guest artist at Stephens College (Pippin). Jonathan is a native of Des Moines, Iowa, and a graduate of Iowa State University. He currently resides in NYC. jonathanbrugioni.com @jonathanbrugioni

HALLEY DAIGLE SAEZ is thrilled to be a part of her first show with Florida Rep! Currently based in NYC and a mother to many houseplants, when she isn’t in midtown, you’ll find her on the nearest hiking trail or devotedly baking while watching Survivor. She wants to thank Aaron, The Luedtke Agency, her family, and friends for all the support and love. Recent performance credits include Rock of Ages (Alhambra Theatre & Dining) Elf, The Addams Family (Arizona Broadway Theatre), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Hello, Dolly! (Virginia Musical Theatre) ,Young Frankenstein (The Waterfront Playhouse), West Side Story, Legally Blonde, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts), Grease (LaComedia Dinner Theatre) The Marvelous Wonderettes (The Art Station), Oklahoma, Godspell, A Year with Frog and Toad, Grease (Post Playhouse).HalleyDaigleSaez.com

KIM MORGAN DEAN* is joyous to be returning to Florida Rep, where she began her career as an acting intern back in 2006! Most recently, Kim played Captain Arthur Hastings in the world premiere of Steven Dietz’s new play  Murder on the Links at North Coast Repertory Theatre and Laguna Playhouse; and returned to Greenbrier Valley Theatre as Diana in Next to Normal. She has performed in over 20 shows at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, where she has been a member of the Resident Acting Company since 2018. Prior to Barter, Kim was a company member at Greenbrier Valley Theatre, where she also

served as associate artistic director. Other credits: Janet in Yankee Tavern (Florida Stage); Lisa in  Collected Stories (Mosaic Theatre); Colleen in  Ripcord; Rosalind in  Moon Over Buffalo (Florida Rep). She is the recipient of the 2008 and 2009 Carbonell Best Supporting Actress Award for her performances as Wren in Body of Water and Mairead in The Lieutenant of Inishmore, respectively. Gratitude to Greg, Jason, John, and the whole Florida Rep crew for having me aboard; to TM for love & support; and to YOU for supporting live theatre! kimmorgandean.com

MATT GIBSON*

Broadway: Gypsy. UK, Ireland, & Toronto tour: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat  (Reuben, Pharaoh). NYC: Help (Shed NYC),  Austen’s Pride (Carnegie Hall), On a Clear Day, Finian’s Rainbow, New Girl in Town (Irish Rep),  The Underclassman  (Prospect Theatre), I Am Harvey Milk (Avery Fisher Hall). Regional: Over 25 AEA principal roles including  A Connecticut Christmas Carol  (Bob Cratchit), Goodspeed Musicals:  Hello, Dolly! (Cornelius Hackl), Maine State Music Theatre: Ragtime (Willie Conklin), Barrington Stage:  Oklahoma! (Will Parker), Berkshire Theatre Festival. Film: Wonka. BFA: NYU Tisch. mrmattgibson.com @mrmattgibson

LOGAN MARKS* is thrilled to make his Florida Repertory Theatre debut in Beguiled Again ! Since graduating from Western Carolina University in 2017 he has had the privilege of traveling the country, and world, as Mark Cohen in the Rent 20th Anniversary Tour, and as part of the new musical, An Officer and A Gentleman. Other regional credits include Davey in Newsies, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and Emmett in Legally Blonde. Special thanks to TPG, his friends, and family. As always, for my parents. @Loganalexmarks

CAROLANN M. SANITA* was last seen on the Florida Rep stage singing Cole Porter in  Night and Day! She has toured as Marian in the first national tour of  The Music Man  and internationally as Maria in the European and Asian tours of West Side Story. Some favorite credits include singing back-up to Linda Eder in concert at the Palace Theatre on Broadway, Encore’s No, No Nanette at New York City Center, Les Miserables at Flat Rock Playhouse, West Side Story at Sacramento

WHO’S WHO

Music Circus, Mack and Mabel and The Boy from Oz at TheatreZone, Spamalot at Arkansas Repertory Theatre and A Little Night Music at South Coast Repertory Theatre. Carolann has been a soloist with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Santa Rosa Symphony Orchestra, the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra. Carolann has founded her own private vocal studio, CSV Vocal Studio, LLC and continues to perform, teach and music direct locally and regionally. A proud member of AEA. www.CarolannSanita.com

MICHAEL MAROTTA** (Director) is delighted to return to his home away from home here at Florida Rep having been a visiting artist since its inception as both actor and director. Recent directing credits here include An Inspector Calls on the main stage and in the ArtStage: I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti and A Grand Night for Singing. He appeared here in Tenderly: the Rosemary Clooney Musical (also Cincinnati Playhouse, Tennessee Shakes, Northcoast Rep, Ivoryton Playhouse, Hilton Head). Other notable credits include TV’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and recent theater: Off Broadway’s Romeo & Bernadette (NY Times Critics Pic), The MUNY and STAGES, St. Louis, Harbor Lights Theatre, Carnegie Hall and the Signature Theater, NYC, Cincinnati Pops, and Florida Studio. A NYC native, Michael has appeared in national commercials and is twice the recipient of both the MAC Award and BACKSTAGE Bistro Award.

ANDREW SMITHSON (Musical Director/ Pianist) Tours:  A Christmas Story: The Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Legally Blonde, Gypsy, Aida, Jesus Christ Superstar. Off-Broadway: The Wonderful Wizard of Song, Flanagan’s Wake. Regional: A Chorus Line, Sweeney Todd, Once on This Island, White Christmas, Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Swing!, and The Producers . Other: Music Director and Orchestrator for POPart: the musical, NYMF Festival; Hard Times, First Irish Theatre Festival; A Christmas Carol, Trinity Repertory Company. Vocal director for Celebrity Cruises. Previous adjunct instructor and music director at the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, and vocal coach at PACE University in New York City.

MIGUEL AZCUY (Drummer) is a drummer/ percussionist based in Fort Myers, FL and is also a registered nurse for Lee Health. He is excited to return to the stage with the Florida Rep after having performed for Tenderly: the Rosemary Clooney Musical back in 2019, alongside Susan Haefner and Michael Marotta. Having played in the area for the last 15 years,

he is the drummer/percussionist for his own salsa/Latin jazz group, Heat Latin Jazz Band. He was also the principal drummer for the FGCU Jazz Ensemble under Professor Brandon Robertson (Emmy Nominated former bassist for the Count Basie Orchestra) and has been a featured performer on WGCU 90.1FM and Fox 4 TV. He has also been a regular performer for the Gulf Coast Symphony, performing alongside Mark Sanders and the Callaway Sisters and for the Taste of Cape Coral Festivals. He has also opened for Charlie McCoy, Lonza Bartlett, the Mississippi Blues Legends, Frankie Negron, Charlie Cruz, JP Soars, Kenny Neal, Matt Schofield and Kiki Sanchez, as well as performing alongside prolific jazz musicians such as Harry Watters, John Fedchock, Lew Del Gatto, Danny Sinoff and Kevin Mauldin.

AARON JACKSON (Scenic Designer) is thrilled to making his Florida debut with Florida Rep this season. A recent transplant from Los Angeles, Aaron has designed numerous productions for Phoenix Theatre Company and Childsplay (Phoenix, AZ) in addition to 14 seasons and over 28 productions as the resident designer for Shakespeare by the Sea in Los Angeles. He has designed for numerous cruise lines including Holland America Line, Celebrity Cruises, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas. He was a Design Producer for the final season of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, (ABC) has designed concerts for Barry Manilow and Lorna Luft, corporate events including Galaverse for Gala Games and worked as a Layout Designer on Star Wars: A Galactic Extravaganza at Disney Hollywood Studios (Orlando, FL). Aaron is a co-founder and Creative Director for 2 Creative Entertainment which creates and produces live productions for various entertainment venues. Most recently, he worked on his third original production for Carnival Cruise Line after creating and directing Soulbound (Carnival Horizon, Sunrise, Panorama and Radiance) and Voodoo Moon (Carnival Mardi Gras).  Rio Carnival will be featured on Carnival’s newest ship Carnival Jubilee.  Aaron resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL and holds an MFA from Rutgers University. ajacksondesigns.com • 2CreativeEntertainment.com

KATIE LOWE (Sound Designer) is happy to return as Assistant Production Manager for the Season 26! Previous credits include Lobby Hero, Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, The Importance of Being Earnest, Ripcord, Freud’s Last Session, And Then There Were None, Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Matilda, Spring Awakening, Disney’s Newsies (Sound Engineer, Florida Repertory Theatre),  Maytag Virgin, Bulletproof Backpack, Every Brilliant Thing, Barefoot in the Park, Alabaster, An Inspector

WHO’S WHO

WHO’S WHO

Calls, A Fox on the Fairway, Always…Patsy Cline, Romeo and Juliet, August Wilson’s Fences, Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical, Damascus, Steel Magnolias, Becoming Dr. Ruth, Refugee, (Sound Designer, Florida Repertory Theatre),  Cabaret  (Florida Repertory Theatre, A2),  Million Dollar Quartet  (Endstation Theatre Company, A2),  Sense and Sensibility  (University of Kentucky, Sound Designer). Katie would like to thank her parents and husband, Ben, for their endless support and love!

CIARÁN McCARTHY* (Asst. Stage Manager)

Broadway: Kinky Boots. National Tour: Kinky Boots (1st Nat’l Tour), The Wedding Singer (1st Nat’l Tour). Off Broadway: Plaid Tidings (NYC Premiere), Hospital Series (Axis Theatre). Regional: For the Record (Los Angeles/Las Vegas/ Chicago), A Christmas Memory Musical (Laguna Playhouse), Hello! My Baby (Rubicon Theatre), The Wedding Singer (Musical Theatre West), 9 to 5 (3-D Theatricals), Plaid Tidings (Laguna Playhouse).

TV: NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS), Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn (Nickelodeon). Thanks to Greg, Jason, and the whole team at Florida Rep for this opportunity. Thank you to the best kids in all the land (L,E,A,L,A… Daddy loves you so much!). Thanks to our VILLAGE! Finally, all my love and gratitude to Christina; the reason why it all makes sense. I love you.

BRAD MUSGROVE (Costume Designer) is thrilled to return to Florida Rep. As resident costume designer for STAGES St. Louis, Brad has designed productions of Oklahoma, Mamma Mia, I Do, Do, 9-5, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (St. Louis Critics Circle nomination), Sister Act, The Drowsy Chaperone (St. Louis Critics Circle nomination), Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Anything

Goes (St. Louis Critics Circle Award), and My One and Only (Kevin Kline Award nomination). In New York, Brad designed the world premiere of Heatwave-the Jack Cole project. His work could also be seen on Broadway in The Producers, The Boy from Oz, Sweet Charity, Young Frankenstein, and 9 to 5 - the Musical. Other credits include Crazy for You (Theatre by the Sea) and Steel Magnolias (Florida Rep).

JANINE WOCHNA*† (Stage Manager) is an ensemble member having most previously stage-managed Lobby Hero, The Importance of Being Earnest, And Then There Were None, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, Maytag Virgin, Morning After Grace, The Woman in Black, 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.

TODD O. WREN***† (Lighting Designer) is delighted to participate in Florida Rep’s continued growth as an ensemble member. A special thanks goes to you, the audience, for your support. Todd’s theatrical credits include Goodspeed Musicals, Cleveland Playhouse, People’s Light and Opera Company, The Royal Manitoba Theatre Center, Merrimack Repertory, Barter Theatre, Tennessee Repertory, John F. Kennedy Center, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Charlotte Repertory, North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, Town and Gown Theatre, Casa Manana, and Flat Rock Playhouse. Todd is a member of United Scenic Artists, New York Local #829.

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.

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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Janice Danzig, Chair

Naomi Bloom, Vice Chair

Dinah Bloomhall

Alexandra Bremner

Shavon Chester

Doris Colgate

Fay C. Gronski, Secretary

Arthur M. Zupko, Treasurer

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R. Marc Laviolette

Greg Longenhagen

Sunny Lubner

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Martin McLaughlin

Fred Weinman

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Clive Lubner • John Martin • Jeff McCullers • Kinfay Moroti • Carly Schwartzel

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ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

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

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

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

Executive Assistant............................Dianne Summers

ADMINISTRATION

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

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

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

Director of Operations...........................Juan Santiago

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

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

Front of House Associates....Rick Aschenbrenner, Samantha Calderon, Renae Corvi, Joanne Friedman, Angel Harris, Lori McKenzie, Beverly Morgan, Yvonne Prieto, Lee Slattery, Donna VanDuiven

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

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

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

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

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

Touring & Outreach Manager...........Isabella Cintron

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Production Manager/Safety Officer..Charles Clark

Associate Production Manager...............Katie Lowe

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

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

Master Electrician.........................................Brian Kuehne

Asst. Master Electrician..................Matthew Hakesley

Sound Technician...................................Emma Sabulsky

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

Asst. Costume Shop Manager......................Mary Rice

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

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

Scenic Artist..................................................................Yun Yen

Properties Manager...............................Jesseca Terhaar

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

2023-2024 INTERN COMPANY

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

Company Management.....................Marissa Councill

Production..............Adam Brown, Braden Downing, Madison McCarthy, Sam McGehee

Roberto Mena, Kayla Prough, Robert Ward

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

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

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

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2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & AUGUST 7, 2023)

HEIRLOOM SOCIETY FOUNDING MEMBERS

Darlene & Val Arnold

Linda Sebastian & Guy Almeling

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

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.

NBC2 - WBBH Television

Northern Trust Company

Offshore Sailing School: Doris & Steve Colgate

Noreen Raney

Sam Galloway Ford-Lincoln

WGCU Public Media

Shelley Wilson & Terry Kelley

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

$10,000+

Anonymous

Darlene M. Arnold

Art Dealers Association of America Inc

Lynne Birdt

Naomi Bloom

Dinah Bloomhall

Jane & Bob Breisch

Janet & Bruce Bunch

Dr. Maura Chippendale - Chippendale Audiology

Steve & Doris Colgate

Davis & Bremner Families

Dentons, Cohen, & Grigsby, P.C.

The Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation

Louis & Patricia A. Dunning

Florida Division of Arts & Culture

City of Fort Myers

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: The Lodge, Firestone, Capone’s, Cabos Cantina, Izzy’s, Social House & Boathouse

Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC)

Mark Loren Designs

Charlotte and Tommy McCartney

Dr. Gail D. McClure

FLORIDA
THEATRE 2023-2024 SEASON 49
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2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & AUGUST 7, 2023)

Mary Ann & Martin McLaughlin

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

Robin & Jan Mills

Dave & Carol Munro

NBC-2 – WBBH Television

Northern Trust Company

Laurye & Wayne O’Melia

Diane & Ronald Pierce

Concetta & Fred Ricciardi

Mr. & Ms. Jerry & Lorna Shafir

Allen & Elizabeth Shevach

The Shubert Foundation, Inc.

Lee Anne Tauck / L.A.T. Foundation

United Restoration

William & Patricia M. Wiggenhorn

Arthur M. Zupko

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE

$5,000-$9,999

Alley Theatre

Colin & Sandy Black

Judy & Barry Bronstein

Judy & Charles Cahn Donor Advised

Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Linda Carp

Collaboratory

The Community Foundation

Community Foundation of Collier County- Green Heron Fund

Danny Cunningham

Janice & Michael Danzig

Destination Magazine

Ruth & Robert Diefenbach

Florida Weekly

Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation

Doug & Linda Garde

Sandra & Thomas Ging

Sharon & Martin Gorman

James Hale

Nancie & Glen Harper

Steven & Wendy Jess

Shelley Wilson & Terry Kelley

Lise & Marc Laviolette

Alan & Edina Lessack

Sunny & Clive Lubner / Clive Daniel

Home

John & Dar Mayer

Ruth Nara

Charles & Susan Patten

Mr. Jamie M. Pirrello

Noreen Raney

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

Gayle Rosemann & Paul McElwee

Sam Galloway Ford-Lincoln

Robert Schuster - in Loving Memory of Rita Rose Schuster

Carly Schwartzel

Ron & Carol Sperling

Toti - Gulf & Main

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

Judy Weiner-In Honor of Dr. Gail

McClure

WGCU Public Media

Catherine Williams

Maureen & Robert Wott

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

$2,500-$4,999

The Irving Downtown

Mark & Carolyn Ain

Ms. Karen Allegretti

Chris Blauvelt - The Standard Restaurant

Ms. Janice Coy

Congress Jewelers

Beth H. Crane

Larry & Donna Davis

Dermatology Solutions

Direct Impressions

Katie & Gary Dittman

Barbara & Barry Epstein

First Horizon Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Dorothy K Fitzgerald

Myra Fowler

Diana & Carl Grissom

Dr. Susan B. Herbel

Gregory Balestrero & Frances Higgins

Carol Lynn & David Higley

Roger & Karen Klotz

Dr. Charles Klucka & Mr. Daniel Zeugin

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Levinthal

Lighthouse Wealth Management

Bev & Tom Lisle

PulteGroup

Sharyn Rosenblum

Herb & Ellen Schneider

Seed and Bean Market

Shell Point Retirement Community

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE 2023-2024 SEASON 50

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & AUGUST 7, 2023)

Ms. Paula Sklodowski

Stonebridge Services -Florida Dust Free

Tile Removal

Barbara Vandelaar

Becky & Dick Werner

Mordechai & Michal Wiesler

Richard E. Wood

ACTOR’S CIRCLE

$1,000-$2,499

William & Karen Aarons

Liz Abbott & Greg Longenhagen

Linda Adams

John & Vasiliki Ayotte

Anina & Ben Bachrach

Harold Balink

Lisa Ballantine

Jim & Florentina Beard

Marilyn Blackstone

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

Darlene & Robert Duvin

Gloria Fassett

Ronald & Lynn Felice

Drs. Joe & Dorit Fisher

Mr. Joseph R Fisher

Florida Gulf Coast University

Greg Gehringer

Ellen Baker Ghelardi & Raymond Ghelardi

Jane Gieryic

Marilyn Graham

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

Jason’s Deli

Bjarni & Deborah Jonsson

Ruth & Don Keck

Chuck & Helen Ketteman

Judy & Dick Koloski

Krisis Flood Bags

Ron & Lori Lewis

Lt Col Donald K. Longer

Clive and Sunny Lubner

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen & Jane Lukowicz

Carol Maeder

Dr Gene and Joan Markham

Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Susan Matthews

Michael McKenzie & Kari Floren

Ms. Roberta A Meissner

Teri Moore

Lee Moore & Dee Whited

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Peden | the Veranda

Priscilla Myers

Bari Newport and Magnus Stark

Karen Orman & David Lewis

Jo Ann & Sam Papanek

Mary & Dick Paulson

Pat Rawert

Laura Reed & Pat McGinnis

Judith & Caroline Reich

Susan Rivera

Robert F. Serafin Family Fund at the Chicago Community Foundation

Philip & Judith Rogers

Lynda Rubenstein

Rodney Ruppel

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank

Sid Sapakie

Tom & Judy Schmitz

Nancy Sharpless

Linda & Ronald Sheets

Judith Sheperd

Bunny Sher

Ron and Marge Sidman

Mr. & Mrs. Martha & Benjamin Lee Simmons

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sims

Jill Anders Staples

Dolores Walkenhorst

Lyman & Deana Welch

Don and Michele Wernsing

Pink & Ron Wesorick

Matthew & Jayelyn Wessendorf

Pamela & Thomas Whiteside

Barbara and John Wolfe

Mary Wozniak

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE 2023-2024 SEASON 51

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & AUGUST 7, 2023)

EXECUTIVE FRIEND $500-$999

Mayor Kevin & Mrs. Krista Anderson

J. Louis Anon & Bob Kaminski

Ms. Marsha Asp

Anonymous

Mrs. Patricia C & Richard Beebe

Paul & Irene Bellfy

Amy Bennette

Nick & Aline Bodven

Shirley Bohnert

Viki Boyle

Jim & Martha Brueggeman

Genevieve & Cal Bruno - Bruno’s of Brooklyn

Kay & Brian Bucher

Carol Buzzard

Tony Capone and Michael Marotta

Mr. & Ms. Barbara & Reynolds Challoner

Ms. Oneida Clement

Colonial Country Club

Carol Duffy

Fiddlesticks Country Club

Carl Flanigan

State Of Florida

Shelly Frank

Ellen M. Gardner

Jim & Nancy Garfield

Bill & Doris Gilliland

John Granatino

David & Gail Hall

Betsy K. Hannon

Joseph & Seanne Heffernan

Robert Adams & Roberta Heller

Mary Jane & John Hicks

Leonard & Susan Howell

Alison Hussey

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

MaryBeth & Kyle Jackson

Mastersingers

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

Kathleen McClanahan-Gruhl

Vince Modarelli, III

Diane Monhollan

James & Sherry Morgan

Robert Murray

Miss Letitia Prism

Peter’s Ice Cream & Coffee Shop

Janice & Bob Piazza

Richard Paritzky & Marilynne Ponto

Allen & Peggy Post

Cynthia & Scott Pride

Jack Psiris & Doreen Kostel

Gary & Susan Raimy

Cindy Richardson

Richard Rittenberg

Melanie Roetting

Anonymous

Robert and Lynn Salem

Arlene Lidsky Salomon & Chester B. Salomon

Charles & Joyce Saparnis

Kheri Schaar

John & Mary Helen Schnittger

Reeva & Ian Shaffer

Mary Anne Winschel-Spann

Gretchen & Halsey Spruance

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

Bob & Gerrie Weaver

Karen & Bruce Wilburn

Peter A. Wilson

Wisteria Tea Room

Greg Wolanin

Ms. Mary Margaret Wright

SUPPORTER’S CIRCLE $250-$499

Betty & Don Abbott

Barb Acomb

Catherine & Doug Albert

Asolo Repertory Theatre

Michael & Maureen Barisonek

Mr. & Mrs. William H Barnwell

Gail Bass

Barbara & Maurice Bell

Wendy Blyveis

Dennis & Adrianne Cady

Dr. Diane Call

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE 2023-2024 SEASON 52

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & AUGUST 7, 2023)

Captiva Cruises

Joseph Castiglione

Dr. & Mrs. Salvatore Castronovo & Margaret

Kuss

Dr. Paul & Vickie Christianson

Chris Clavelli

Coastal Dayz Brewery

Jim & Patty Coats

Lois Colagrossi

Carolyn & Mark Cranfield

Kenneth Creech

Ms. Joan and Richard Davis

Mr. & Mrs. Diane Snyder Debord

Gina & Paul Dengler

Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Liz Dugan

Edison Ford Winter Estates

Ms. Joyce Ellwanger

Mr. & Mrs. Dean Fitting

Gail & Mike Fortier

Barbara Gatison

Bruce & Janet George

Richard Gerstein

Jack Ghublikian

Sally L. Gore

Mr. Christopher & Joni Hall

Linda Harris

Maureen Heffernan and Betsy Stewart

Mary Barbara Hendricks

Sarah Joyce Family

Christina Kardon

Janice Kemp

Ruth E. Kramer

Mr. & Mrs. Kathy Kresge

Tony & Maria Landl

Ms. Judith L Langley

Mr. & Mrs. Marty K. & Susan Lawing

Larry & Patricia Linn

Luminary Hotel & Co.

John W. Martin

Theodore & Mary Mascott

Patricia McFeeley

Carol McLaughlin

Megan Dipiero Photography

Nancy and William F. Merriam

Sandra & Philip Mezey

Cheryle Micinski

Elaine & Parker Moore

Mr. & Ms. Eric Murphy

Anonymous

Dennis & Lisa Najjar

Steve & Cindy Novak

Beth & Jack Oliver

Scott & Holly Osler

Mary Anne Palermo

Arthur J. Paone

Mary Parrish

Mr. & Mrs. Carl & Julie A. Pecko

Carol & Ron Periard

Pet Paradise

William Ray

Ken & Donna Rebar

Michelle Rhinesmith

Ms. Teresa Ricciardi

Judi Roye

Nicky Schafer

Jane Schiff

Richard & Joanne Schwarz

Monica & Tom Shaner

Bart & Phyllis Sharp

Kathy and Kevin Sheehan

Mr. Ley Sheward Smith

Miss Wendy Joy Sommariva

Mrs. Gail T South

Bobbie Stevens

Julie Bauman & Barbara J. Stites

Peter Thomasson

Mr. R Blair Tullis

Carolann & Gerritt Vandermeer

Lisa Viola

Leslie Young

CONTRIBUTOR’S CIRCLE $100-$249

Anonymous

Dr. Thomas A. & Ursula M. Abele

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

Craig & Margaret Bennington

Robert & Sara Berendt

Marlin & Jo Berkland

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE 2023-2024 SEASON 53

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & AUGUST 7, 2023)

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

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

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

Daun Dessak

Phillip & Helen Deverman

John & Cheryl Dillon

Sharon G. Dimond

Mr. Michael J. Dinunzio

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

Alice and Dean Fjelstul

Daniel Fongemie

Drs. Graham & Ann Frank

Doug & Veda Frederick

The Fresh Market

Irwin & Carol Friedman

Jan & Robert Frisch

Carole & Peter Fullen

Kathy & Steve Gaerte

Mark & Ingrid Gambill

Gametime Fort Myers

Susan & William Gillam

Jan & Brian Gilmer

Sandra Glenton

Jean & Warwick Goater

Nancy & John Godina

Diane Goldstein

Kathy Gordon

Susan Greenhill

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Grimmer Sr.

Peter & Lynn Gund

Margaret & Ernst Hagen

Robert & Evelyne Hall

David & Bonne 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

John & Kay Hoppers

Ruth Hovet

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE 2023-2024 SEASON 54

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

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

Cynthia Kaldor

Peter Kaplan

Louis & Sharon Kapp

Bonnie Kellen

Evelyn Keller

Jacquelyn Kenly

Susan Kindelan

Jane V. King

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

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

Jeff & Jan Lynass

Patricia Lynett

Robin MacBriar

Rosann Malenfant

James & Donna Markusen

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

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

Brad Anthony Peterson

Ms. Darlene F Philip

Valerie & Doug

Alene & Stephen Pinsky

John & Sharon Poole

Lourdes Price

Breda C Purdy

Judy Quinones

Mr. William Raffel

Mr. Gary Allan Ralph

Melinda Ratner

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE 2023-2024 SEASON 55
(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & AUGUST 7, 2023)

2023-2024 DONOR SUPPORT

(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & AUGUST 7, 2023)

Kim J. Reese

Jim & Mary Lou Reid

Danny and Valinda Rester

Richard Haley, Inc.

Kelly Richards

Kathi Rinehart

Mary Rita Urban

Donna Robbins

Susan K Roberts

Valerie Ann Robinson

Karen & Wayne Rockenbach

Island City Stage

Dr. Michael & Mrs. Carol 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

Toby & 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

Julia & Donald Schwartz

David & Susan Sekira

Mrs. Maren Sharpe

Roger Shaw

Colleen Corbett Sheldon

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

Jackie & Victor Solomon

Patrick & Cindy Sorensen

Mildred Stockwell

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

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

Barbara Waldman

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 between July 1, 2022 and August 7, 2023 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.

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE 2023-2024 SEASON 56

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.

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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

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE 2023-2024 SEASON 62

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

If you are interested in volunteering with Florida Repertory Theatre, call 239.219.1558.

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