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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! Janice Danzig, Chairperson Board of Directors

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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,

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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!

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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.

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ACTORS & DIRECTORS Viki Boyle Actor Since 2010

Kate Hamptonb Actor Since 2012

Sara Morseyb Actor Since 2008

David Breitbarth Actor Since 2011

Maureen Heffernanb Director Since 2002

Jason Parrishb Actor/Director Since 2005

Rachel Burttram Actor Since 2002

V Craig Heidenreich Actor/Director Since 2016

Brendan Powers Actor Since 2008

Mark Chambers Actor Since 2006

Patricia Idlette Actor Since 2008

Peter Thomassonb Actor Since 2004

Chris Clavellib Actor/Director Since 2000

Greg Longenhagenb Actor/Director Since 1998

Michelle Damato Actor Since 2007

William McNulty Actor Since 2012

IN MEMORIAM Niels Miller Actor & Director 1925-2006 Graham Smith Actor 1955-2020

DESIGNERS & STAGE MANAGERS Audrey M. Brown Stage Manager Since 2007

Jim Hunter Set & Lighting Designer Since 2000

David M. Upton Set & Lighting Designer Since 2006

Richard Crowellb Set Designer Since 1998

Amy L. Massari Stage Manager Since 2010

Janine Wochnab Stage Manager Since 2005

Arthur D’Alessio Choreographer Since 1999

Ray Rechtb Set Designer Since 1999

Stefanie Gendab Costume Designer Since 2008

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2023-2024 SEASON HISTORIC ARCADE THEATRE • FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT PRESENTS

by Mark Shanahan SPONSORED BY NAOMI BLOOM

STARRING

CHRISSY ALBANESE • MATT LYTLE* • WILLIAM McNULTY*† JASON PARRISH*†• JACKIE SCHRAM* • NICHOLAS WILDER* DIRECTED BY JEFFREY BINDER** MUSIC DIRECTOR GARY STROH SCENIC DESIGNER ROBERT F. WOLIN***†

COSTUME DESIGNER STEFANIE GENDA***†

LIGHTING DESIGNER ABBY MAY

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STAGE MANAGER JANINE WOCHNA*†

ASST. STAGE MANAGER MARY RUTH KNACKSTEDT*

A Sherlock Carol is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. †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

2023-24 GRAND SEASON SPONSORS Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency

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.

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STARRING Sherlock Holmes.........................Nicholas Wilder*† Ebenezer Scrooge...................William McNulty*† Actor 1.............................................................Matt Lytle*† Actor 2............................................Chrissy Albanese*† Actor 3.....................................................Jason Parrish*† Actor 4..................................................Jackie Schram*† with Gary Stroh, Piano

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Sherlock Holmes...............................................Jason Parrish*† Ebenezer Scrooge..............................................Jacob Heuerˆ Actor 1...................................................................Braydie Aldrichˆ Actor 2....................................................................Ashlyn Mullinsˆ Actor 3...............................................................Kathan Brannonˆ Actor 4.......................................................................Haley Sweatˆ

TIME & PLACE:

Christmas Eve 1894 • London

VIDEO, AUDIO, OR BROADCAST OF THIS PRODUCTION IS NOT PERMITTED. This production includes a 15-minute intermission.

RUN CREW:

Asst. Stage Management: Catalina Rice Deck Crew: Madison McCarthy Wardrobe Crew: Sam Bogan • Nadia Humayun Audio Engineer: Emma Sabulsky Light Board Ops: Jianna Marino • Adam Brown †Member of Florida Repertory Theatre’s Ensemble of Theatre Artists. See page 23 for the entire ensemble.

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MARK SHANAHAN (Playwright) is the author A Sherlock Carol (nominated Best Play by The Off-Broadway Alliance, 2022, playing annually in New York and London) and his adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, premiered earlier this year at the Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre. Other writing credits include the Off-Broadway and regional hit comedy, The Dingdong (Florida Rep production, 2016), A Merry Little Christmas Carol (Florida Rep production, 2018), and The Chronology Protection Case (adaptation, Edgar Award nominee), and co-author with Gibson Frasier of the short film Kill Me (Adirondack Film Festival.) Mark is the writer and creator of the acclaimed, White Heron Radio Theatre (NPR’s WNCK, Spotify, iTunes and other major audio platforms), featuring original radio drama of the supernatural performed by renowned Broadway and Hollywood actors. As a director, Mark’s work has been seen on the New York and London stage as well as The Alley, Virginia Stage, Irish Rep, Mile Square Theatre, White Heron Theatre, George Street Playhouse, Theatre Squared, Florida Rep, Weston Playhouse, Florida Studio Theatre, Penguin Rep, The Fulton, Merrimack Rep, Orlando Shakespeare Festival, Cape Playhouse and others. At Florida Rep, Mark has directed The Hound of The Baskervilles, Around The World In 80 Days, How The Other Half Loves, and A Christmas Carol. As a performer, Mark has appeared in Broadway’s The 39 Steps and Philadelphia, Here I Come! and Off-Broadway in Tryst, Small World, The Shaugraun, Checkers, As Bees in Honey Drown, and more. He has performed on numerous regional stages including The Alley, The Pioneer, The Fulton, The Kennedy Center, The Denver Centre, Hartford Theatreworks, White Heron and others. Mark is the resident director of The White Heron Theatre and curator of the Script in Hand Series at The Westport Country Playhouse. He is a graduate of Brown University (BA) and Fordham University (MA) and teaches at New York’s Jen Waldman Studio. mark-shanahan.net.

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t is difficult to offer insight about Mark Shanahan’s A Sherlock Carol without ruining the fun about to take place! As soon as the lights go down and the first words are spoken, you won’t have any trouble getting up to speed. After all, when you hear the name Ebeneezer Scrooge, an immediate image should come to mind along with his familiar “Bah! Humbug!” Similarly, if I mention the most famous detective who lives at 221B Baker Street, your mind’s eye will conjure a deerskin cap, an Inverness cloak, and the silhouette of the world’s greatest solver of mysteries most impossible, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. It’s elementary! You know these characters. They’ve been swirling around in the Western world’s consciousness since their birth. What I will share is that Mark has written a rich, entertaining, and moving piece of theatre that brings these two characters into one world – his world. Mark understands these characters and their fiction intimately and has woven a tale that does justice to both icons. The story is definitely a Christmas story – with all the trimmings, however, at its core, there is a mystery to solve - a murder most foul, of course! Mark has created a piece that is wholly theatrical with magic fundamentally tied to the strengths of live theatre. This love letter to theatrical storytelling includes a dramatic framework of mystery that only Arthur Conan Doyle’s great Sherlock Holmes could solve. The core Christmas story themes of charity, mercy, forgiveness, love, family, and redemption are layered in and designed to remain with us just as Charles Dickens would have demanded. I can assure you, the spirit of Christmas is alive and well in A Sherlock Carol. I invite you to set your cares aside for a couple of hours. Join us in foggy, mysterious 19th-century London. Lean in as you are drawn into the mystery, lean back into the warm and satisfying embrace of a Christmas story, well-told. Enjoy the colorful array of characters [suspects?] played by six very talented actors who will switch from one character to another at the drop of a hat, literally and figuratively, along with wonderful design that will elevate your experience, spark your imagination, and place you in the best of hands as you enjoy a healthy dose of holiday cheer. Please turn off your cell phones, the service is lousy in the 19th century! The game’s afoot and Merry Christmas to you. I’ll be sure to save you a little Figgie pudding. - Jeffrey Binder, Director

WHO’S WHO CHRISSY ALBANESE (Actor 2) was last seen in Florida Rep’s 2020 production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. She is so happy to be back playing pretend after spending the last several years being an amateur Muay Thai fighter in NYC. Favorite theatrical credits include PUFFS Off-Broadway at New World Stages (Sally), My Fair Lady (Eliza), and Austen’s Pride (Caroline Bingly). Theaters include Westport County Playhouse, Maine State Music Theatre, Surflight Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse and The REV. Love to my loves. @chrissy.albanese MATT LYTLE* (Actor 1) is honored to be making his Florida Rep debut! He lives in NYC where he works as an actor and acting coach. He holds his BFA from Boston University and his MFA from Brown/Trinity Rep. He spent a semester at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, where he studied Shakespeare and Restoration performance. He has worked regionally with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Trinity Repertory Company, Bread Loaf Acting Ensemble, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Kentucky Shakespeare. As always, love to my Family and Ori. WILLIAM McNULTY*† (Ebenezer Scrooge) was last seen at Florida Rep as Eddie in The Legend of Georgia McBride. The bulk of his career has been with Actors Theatre of Louisville, dating back to 1976. With that company he has directed over 30 productions and acted in more than 150. He has also performed with other major theaters such as the Public Theatre in New York, Cincinnati Playhouse, Cleveland Playhouse, Arena Stage, and Milwaukee Rep. Representative roles include Jamie in Moon for the Misbegotten, Alceste in The Misanthrope, Charlie in The Foreigner, Enobarbus in Antony and Cleopatra, and Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. He is a 2009 recipient of the prestigious Theatre Communications Group Distinguished Artist Grant.

JASON PARRISH*† (Actor 3) is thrilled to be back onstage in another play by Mark Shanahan! Now in his 19th Season with Florida Rep, Jason is an Ensemble Member and the company’s Associate Artistic Director. As an actor, his over 30 appearances with Florida Rep include Driving Miss Daisy, Cabaret, How the Other Half Loves, Over the River and Through the Woods, The Dingdong (also by Mark Shanahan), Twelve Angry Men, Around the World in 80 Days, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Clybourne Park, Greetings!, Miracle on South Division Street, Noises Off, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 2014’s nationally-acclaimed production of Arsenic and Old Lace, and six years in David Sedaris’ one-man show, The Santaland Diaries. His directing credits with Florida Rep include The Legend of Georgia McBride, Ring of Fire, Ripcord, Buddy, Let’s Fall in Love (also co-creator), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, the NNPN Rolling World Premiere of Alabaster, among others. Jason’s work with other theatres as an actor and director includes Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, Artis–Naples & the Naples Philharmonic, Actors’ Playhouse (Miami), Riverside Theatre (Vero Beach), Theatre by the Sea & Ocean State Theatre Company (Rhode Island), and guest appearances with the New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concert Series at Lincoln Center. Jason is a proud member of Actors’ Equity. JACKIE SCHRAM* (Actor 4) is always happy to come home to Florida Rep. She got her professional start in the Arcade Theatre as a Professional Acting Intern with the 2009-2010 season, and has come back many times since. Her previous Florida Rep credits include Boeing Boeing, You Can’t Take it with You, Rumors, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Cabaret, and Into the Breeches. A New York-based Actor, Jackie has toured the country twice, worked regionally, and spent a year Off-Broadway performing in Sleep No More. Thank you for coming to the theatre. NICHOLAS WILDER* (Sherlock Holmes) is thrilled to be making his Florida Rep debut! Off-Broadway: Major Barbara (The Pearl Theatre) Regional: Centennial Casting (Seven Angels), Equivocation (Virginia Rep), The Play that Goes Wrong, Moon

WHO’S WHO Over Buffalo (Oregon Cabaret Theatre), The 39 Steps (Laguna Playhouse, Forestburgh, Cortland Rep, Surflight), Stage Struck (Peterborough Players), Baskerville (Surflight), Or (Portland Stage), Sherlock Holmes & the Jersey Lily, Dracula (Centenary Stage Company), Murder on the Orient Express, Sleuth, Complete Works of Shakes-Abrgd (Cortland Rep), Love, Sex, & the IRS (Totem Pole Playhouse), Reborning (Arts Garage), Miss Julie, Peter and the Starcatcher, Noises Off (Winnipesaukee Playhouse), Angels in America (Richmond Triangle Players) and Living in Exile (theatre KAPOW) for which he won the Best Actor New Hampshire Theatre Award. Tours: The 39 Steps (Natl. Tour), A Christmas Carol (Natl. Tour), The Learned Ladies, Richard II (Shakespeare Theatre of NJ). Many thanks to Jason, Greg, and Jeffery for this opportunity and to his wife Rebecca for her constant love and support. www.nicholaswilder.com BRAYDIE ALDRICH^ (u/s Actor 1) is elated to be a part of the 2023-24 Florida Rep season. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and is a recent graduate of Samford University with a BFA in Theatre for Youth & Performance. Notable college credits include The Wind in the Willows (Toad), Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play (Gibson), The Aliens (Jasper), and The Giver (Jonas). Braydie is currently an acting intern at Florida Rep. His credits in the TYA program include The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! (Alexander T. Wolf) and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Nick/ Albert). www.braydiealdrich.com KATHAN BRANNON^(u/s Actor 3) is a 24-year-old actor who recently received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from the University of Mobile. Throughout his 15 years of vocal, acting, and dance training - under many industry professionals - his credits include, most recently, Sheriff Joe Sutter in The Spitfire Grill, Jimmy Ray Dobbs in Bright Star, Bobby in Company, Dr. Armitage McGillicudy and Mickey Mccoy in Improvable Cause Mystery Theatre’s Wild Wild Death and Curse of the Pharaoh. He is excited to show his skills off in his first season with the Florida Repertory Theatre, would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him in this new chapter of his life, and extends his thanks to you all for being here.

JACOB HEUER^ (u/s Ebenezer Scrooge) is excited to join Florida Rep. He graduated this past May from the University of Mississippi with a BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen where he performed as The Baker in Into the Woods, Mr. Mushnik and Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors, Robert in Boeing Boeing, Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde, Zeus in Polaroid Stories, Billy Boy Bill/Dr. Billeaux in Urinetown, and Mr. Laurence in Little Women. Over the summer he performed as Oliver Hix in The Music Man at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Special thanks to his family and friends for all their support throughout the years while he continues to chase his dreams. ASHLYN MULLINS^ (u/s Actor 2) 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 BFA 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! HALEY SWEAT^ (u/s Actor 4) is thrilled to be making her regional theatre debut as an acting intern with the Florida Repertory Theatre for their 26th Season! Just this past May, Sweat graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BFA in Musical Theatre, BS in Clinical Psychology, and a minor in Dance. Past credits include Mamma Mia! (Sophie), School of Rock (Rosalie Mullins), and Some Enchanted Evening (Julie). She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support. haleysweat.com • IG: @haleysweat

WHO’S WHO JEFFREY BINDER** (Director) is an actor, playwright, and director. He has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regionally, and London’s West End as well as on television and in film. Currently the Artistic Director of The Whale Theatre in Hudson, New York, he served as Associate Artistic Director of Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, Florida for six seasons. Acting: Broadway: The Lion King, Lieutenant of Inishmore (Original Broadway Cast), Mary Poppins, Side Man. West End: Side Man (Premiere). NYC: Music Hall (US Premiere 59E59th), Romance/The New Testament (NY Premieres/Neil LaBute, 59E59th), Dr. Faustus (Classic Stage Company), Birth and After Birth (Atlantic), Princess Turandot (Blue Light) Regional: Ride the Cyclone (McCarter Theatre), A Christmas Memory (Whale), The White Chip (Merrimack Rep, World Premiere), The God Game (Premiere Gulfshore Playhouse/Capital Repertory Theatre), Love in the Wars (Premiere, Bard Summerscape), The Master and Margarita (Bard Summerscape), Bob (Humana 2011), Tartuffe (NJSF); Gulfshore Playhouse: numerous productions including the one-person Higher (filmed, also playwright), An Iliad, Scapino (World Premiere, also playwright), My Fair Lady, Holmes and Watson, Hound of the Baskervilles, The Price. Television: Damages (recurring), Law and Order, L&O: Criminal Intent, Guiding Light, All My Children. Directing: Maytag Virgin, Camelot, The Lady Demands Satisfaction, In the Next Room or the vibrator play. MFA: NYU. GARY STROH (Musical Director/Pianist) is a music educator currently in his 35th year of teaching, The last 23 have been at Cypress Lake Center for the Arts as the Vocal Music teacher. He is the founder and director of the nationally renowned TAG – The A Cappella Group. As vocal teacher at Cypress Lake, he has had the honor of teaching Vonzell Solomon (American Idol top 3) Casey Bishop (American Idol top 4) and Ryleigh Plank (The Voice top 10). He also currently plays piano at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre and with the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra. Gary is excited to return to the stage at Florida Rep. KATE CASALINO (Wig Designer) is a New York-based Wig, Hair, and Makeup designer who specializes in theater and opera designs. She has built wigs for Broadway, film, and television including Broadway’s Back to the Future and Funny Girl as well as the HBO show The Gilded Age. Her design work has

most recently been seen in Utah Opera’s La Boheme, Florida Repertory Theater’s The Importance of Being Earnest and Ripcord. She will be designing Utah Opera’s upcoming productions of The Little Prince and Thais in their 2023/24 season. STEFANIE GENDA***† (Costume Designer) Florida Rep: Ripcord, The Importance of Being Earnest, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet, Cabaret, Twelve Angry Men, Disgraced; NYC Theatre Credits: world premiere The Karpovsky Variations (Boomerang Theater Company), Don’t Do This To Us! (The Tank), Marrow (59E59 and Edinburgh Fringe), Complete Works of William Shakespeare…Abridged, Bunnicula (Mile Square Theatre), Bubba (NY Fringe Fest), Satellites, Linger (Premiere Stages, Best Costume Design Broadway World); Regional Theatre Credits: 42nd Street, Lost in Yonkers (Riverside Theatre); Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Tuacahn Center for the Arts); Crossing Swords, tick, Tick...BOOM! (American Theatre Group), Othello (American Shakespeare Center), “How You Look at It” (Short Film). Broadway: Assistant Costume Designer Company, Ain’t No Mo and Company (First National Tour). IG:@stef_withan_f_no_ph www. stefaniegenda.com MARY RUTH KNACKSTEDT* (Asst. Stage Manager) is excited to be returning to Florida Repertory Theatre where their previous credits include And Then There Were None. Other Regional credits include Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Mountain Octopus (Creede Rep), Into the Woods, Trouble In Mind, Our Town/Nuestro Pueblo, Cake Ladies, and Public Works: As You Like It (Dallas Theater Center), Big Scary Animals (Theatre Three), If Pretty Hurts (Jubilee Theatre), and 10 Seconds (Dallas Children’s Theater). MR is a graduate of Southwestern University, and is proud to be an AEA freelance Stage Manager. IG: @maryruthknackstedt www. maryruthknackstedt.com KATIE LOWE (Sound Designer) is happy to return to Florida Repertory Theatre! Previous credits include 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

WHO’S WHO 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! ABBY MAY (Lighting Designer) is very excited to be joining the Florida Rep family with this production of A Sherlock Carol! Abby is a New York City-based Lighting Designer who travels the country doing dance, theater, and event work. Her selected credits include CSTC’s A Chorus Line (LD), Ailey II’s Freedom Series (LD), Sound of Music International (Assoc. LD), Beauty and the Beast (LD), Into the Woods (LD) and The Last Five Years (LD) and Ailey II’s Saa Magni (LD). BBE. abbymayld.com JANINE WOCHNA*† (Stage Manager) is an ensemble member having most previously stage-managed 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.

ROBERT WOLIN***† (Scenic Designer) has created many scenic designs at Florida Rep, including On Golden Pond, Heart Song, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Educating Rita, God of Carnage, King o’ the Moon, Dial M for Murder, Middle Ages, The Sugar Bean Sisters, The Boys Next Door, Absurd Person Singular; Zoetic Stage: American Rhapsody (World Premiere), Clark Gable Slept Here (World Premiere); Gulfshore Playhouse: The Game’s Afoot, Master Class, Importance of Being Earnest, I Am My Own Wife, A Streetcar Named Desire, Handle with Care, Unnecessary Farce, A View from the Bridge, Honour, A Doll’s House; Alabama Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona, King Lear, Cinderella, Comedy of Errors, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, Cymbeline; Island City Stage: Love! Valour! Compassion!, Armature, Rotterdam; Porthouse Theatre: Anything Goes (2008 and 2018), Dames at Sea, Amadeus, Much Ado About Nothing, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Man of La Mancha; Mad Cow Theatre: Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, Born Yesterday, Fences, Three Sisters, Pygmalion, 1776, Avenue Q, and My Name is Asher Lev; Bristol Riverside Theatre: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, What a Glorious Feeling; Osceola Arts: We Will Rock You, Young Frankenstein, Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Off Broadway: Rules of Desire (World Premiere), An Evening with Quentin Crisp, Fraulein Else, Queen of Hearts, Shivaree, The Hollwed Man, and for The Glines Welcome to Chelsea, Nooses, Knives and Lovers, Dancing on Ice. Broadway Assistant Designer: The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Flower Drum Song, Never Gonna Dance with Robin Wagner, Liza’s at the Palace with Ray Klausen. www.RFWolin.com

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Executive Director............................................John Martin Producing Artistic Director........Greg Longenhagen Associate Artistic Director.......................Jason Parrish Executive Assistant............................Dianne Summers

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 Properties Manager...............................Jesseca Terhaar Properties Artist....................................Elizabeth Reaves Head Carpenter...................................Jeremy Campbell

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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

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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 50

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

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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

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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 52

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

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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

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(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

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

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(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

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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

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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

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