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

This season also marks my fifth anniversary as your Producing Artistic Director.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greg Longenhagen Producing Artistic Director Pictured: Duke LaFoon and Tyler Layton in MAYTAG VIRGIN • Martin LaPlatney, Braden Odum, Susan Greenhill in ON GOLDEN POND • Carine Montbertrand, Emma Geer, Gigi Lieze-Adams in INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP • Sean-Michael Wilkinson in AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

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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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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!

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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.

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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.

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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 Thomasson Actor Since 2004

Chris Clavellib Actor/Director Since 2000

Greg Longenhagenb Actor/Director Since 1998

Michelle Damato Actor Since 2007

William McNulty Actor Since 2012

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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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GREG LONGENHAGEN, Producing Artistic Director • JOHN MARTIN, Executive Director

2023-2024 SEASON ARTSTAGE STUDIO THEATRE • FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT PRESENTS

STARRING

MUJAHID ABDUL-RASHID* • SARA MORSEY*†

DIRECTED BY MAUREEN HEFFERNAN**† SCENIC DESIGNER RAY RECHT***†

COSTUME DESIGNER ALICE NEFF

SOUND DESIGNER KATIE LOWE

LIGHTING DESIGNER ANNE CARNCROSS

STAGE MANAGER MARY RUTH KNACKSTEDT*

The Gin Game is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com THE GIN GAME was first presented on Broadway on October 6, 1977, by The Schubert Organization, produced by Hume Cronyn and Mike Nichols, at the John Golden Theatre, New York City. The performance was directed by Mike Nichols with sets by David Mitchell, costumes by Bill Walker, and lighting by Ronald Wallace. The Production Supervisor was Nina Seely. The cast included Jessica Tandy (Fonsia Dorsey) and Hume Cronyn (Weller Martin) THE GIN GAME was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for the Best Play in 1978. †Member of Florida Repertory Theatre’s Ensemble of Theatre Artists • *Member of Actors’ Equity Association **Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

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 Weller Martin..................Mujahid Abdul-Rashid*† Fonsia Dorsey........................................Sara Morsey*††

UNDERSTUDIES: Weller Martin.......Jacob Heuerˆ Fonsia Dorsey.......Gerrie Benzing

TIME & PLACE:

Sun porch of the Bentley Nursing Home.

Act One Scene 1: Sunday afternoon, visitors’ day. Springtime.

Scene 2: Sunday afternoon, one week later.

Act Two Scene 1: The following evening shortly after dinner.

Scene 2: The following Sunday afternoon.

THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW, FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://concordtheatricals.com/ resources/protecting-artists THE GIN GAME has one 15-minute intermission.

RUN CREW: Asst. Stage Management: Catalina Rice Wardrobe: Abbey Hodgson Light Board Ops: Jianna Marino, Adam Brown †Member of Florida Repertory Theatre’s Ensemble of Theatre Artists.

See page 23 for the entire ensemble.

* The Actors & Stage Manager employed in this

production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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D.L. COBURN (Playwright) was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1938. He came to prominence in 1977 with The Gin Game, which was his first play.

The Gin Game ran on Broadway for 516 performances and subsequently toured the nation with its original cast of Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy to sold-out houses in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and a half dozen other cities before going on a tour of England and Russia. It has since had productions in virtually every country of the Western world, including France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Israel, Hungary, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and South Africa, as well as heralded productions in Australia, Japan and China. In 1978 the play garnered four Tony nominations and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Plays Mr. Coburn has written since The Gin Game include Bluewater Cottage (1979), Guy (1983), Noble Adjustment (1985), Fear of Darkness (1995), Firebrand (1997), The Cause (1998), Return to Bluefin (2009). Additionally, he has written television pilots for CBS and ABC and several screenplays, including Flights of Angels (1987), A Virgin Year (1991), and Legal Access (1994). Mr. Coburn lives with his wife, Marsha, in Dallas, Texas. He has two grown children: Donn, who is a writer with DART, in Dallas, and Kimberly, who is with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis. He has three grandchildren, Neil, 20; Alexander, 6; and Ryan, 4.

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FROM THE DIRECTOR When I was a young director, newly out of graduate school, I was asked to direct a production of The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn. As I read and studied the play, I was struck by the playwright’s insight into the relationships between men and women and the due challenges that face people as they age.

Earlier this year when Greg Longenhagen reached out to me about directing this play, I was thrilled.

After studying the play again, I realized how much more I had to learn about it. It also felt even more relevant in this time of growing healthcare needs for an increased aging population and rising costs for senior care.

The Gin Game is also a tour de force for experienced actors. Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy first brought the play to prominence in 1978 and the play won the Pulitzer Prize that same year. Over the years, the play was produced on stage and screen by many duos of revered actors including E.C. Marshall and Maureen Stapleton, Charles Durning and Julie Harris, Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore, James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson.

When considering casting for Florida Rep and the possibility of reuniting Sara Morsey and Mujahid Abdul-Rashid – who created unforgettable portraits of Miss Daisy and Hoke in Season 24’s production of Driving Miss Daisy – it seemed like a dream come true.

As the cast and crew worked to bring The Gin Game to life in the ArtStage Studio here at Florida Rep, we were all taken by the profound truths it offers about humanity and aging with dignity.

We are delighted to share the production with you. Thank you for joining us.

-Maureen Heffernan

THE GIN GAME MUSIC CREDITS: “TAKE THIS WALTZ” EMI Blackwood Music Inc., New York, NY SONY/ATV Songs/BMI, Santa Monica, CA “MOONLIGHT SERENADE” EMI Publishing, New York, NY

WHO’S WHO M UJA H I D A B D U LRASHID* ( We l l e r Martin) is happy to re t u r n to F l o r i d a Repertory Theatre after appearing as Hoke in Driving Miss Daisy and Troy Maxson in August Wilson’s Fences.

He also played Becker in Jitney at The American Stage, FL; Hedley in Seven Guitars at The Artist Rep, in Portland, OR; Bynum in Joe Turner’s Come And Gone at The American Stage Co; Memphis Lee in Two Trains Running at Theater Works in Palo Alto, CA; Doaker in The Piano Lesson at The Portland Playhouse in Portland, OR, Caesar Wilkes in Gem Of The Ocean at The Cygnet Theater in San Diego, CA; Doub in Jitney at The Portland Playhouse in Portland, OR; and Canewell in Seven Guitars at The Lorraine Hansberry Theater in San Francisco, CA. SARA MORSEY*† (Fonsia Dorsey) last appeared at Florida Repertory Theatre in Ripcord. Other Florida Rep credits include: And Then There Were None, Daisy in Driving Miss Daisy, Bib in the world premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s Alabaster, Sheer Madness, Dividing the Estate, The Little Foxes, The Year of Magical Thinking, The Last Romance, August: Osage County, Collected Stories, and her first show at Florida Rep, The Glass Menagerie. Sara has spent a lifetime in the regional theatre of America and has appeared at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe and The National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria. Master of Fine Arts from The University of Louisville; Member, Actors’ Equity Association and SAG/ AFTRA www.saramorsey.com

(at the Vista View Mobile Home Estates), Mother Superior in Drinking Habits, and Queen Gertrude in Save Hamlet! Gerrie loves performing at many of the local theaters and some favorite past roles include Brooke in Other Desert Cities, Jinx in Savannah Sipping Society, and Florence Unger in The Odd Couple, Female Version. Thank you, Greg and Jason for this opportunity, and a special thank you to my dog Bailey who puts up with all my rehearsal/show schedules.

JACOB HEUERˆ (u/s Weller Martin) is currently an acting intern for 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.

MAUREEN HEFFERNAN**† (Director) is a member of the Ensemble of Artists.

She has directed over 16 productions at Florida Repertory Theatre including Freud’s Last Session and Driving Miss Daisy, plus Dancing at Lughnasa, Sylvia and The Little Foxes, which received praise from The Wall Street Journal among other critics. Over the past 30 years, Maureen has directed more than 95 professional theatrical productions nationally. She directed Tiny Beautiful GERRIE BENZING (u/s Things at University of South Carolina Fonsia Dorsey) is so where fellow Ensemble member Jim happy to be a part of The Hunter, Jr. was chair of the Department Gin Game. She recently of Theatre and Dance. Besides Florida appeared in A Double- Rep, some of her favorite theaters wide, Texas Christmas at the Broadway include New York’s John Houseman Palm Dinner Theater. Other recent roles Theater and Ensemble Studio Theater, include Raven in Florida Repertory Pittsburgh Public Theatre, PlayMakers Theatre’s PlayLab production of Trouble Repertory Company, and Pennsyl-

WHO’S WHO vania Stage Company. Maureen also Trouble In Mind, Our Town/Nuestro served as Artistic Director for George Pueblo, Cake Ladies, and Public Works: Street Playhouse in New Jersey, and As You Like It (Dallas Theater Center), Big as Acting Artistic Director at Delaware Scary Animals (Theatre Three), If Theater Company. Maureen has been Pretty Hurts (Jubilee Theatre), and 10 recognized as a leader in arts education Seconds (Dallas Children’s Theater). MR throughout the country and as an inno- is a graduate of Southwestern University, vator in arts programming for special and proud to be an AEA freelance Stage populations. She was the founding Manager. www.maryruthknackstedt.com Artistic Director of the Unlimited Poten- @maryruthknackstedt tial Theater Company of Very Special Arts in New Jersey. She also inaugurated KATIE LOWE (Sound Designer) is happy the Drama Therapy Program for the to return to Florida Repertory Theatre!

Center for Cognitive Rehabilitation at Previous credits include Beehive, The the University of Medicine and Dentistry Mountaintop, The Legend of Georgia of New Jersey. Maureen is a member of McBride, The Importance of Being the faculty of the School of Arts and Earnest, Ripcord, And Then There Were Communication at The College of New None, Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Jersey where she teaches Integrated Help, Maytag Virgin, Alabaster, BulletVisual and Performing Arts. Maureen proof Backpack, Every Brilliant Thing, is a proud member of both the Actors Barefoot in the Park, An Inspector Calls, Equity Association and the Stage Direc- Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Story, tors and Choreographers Society.

Damascus, Refugee (Sound Designer, Florida Repertory Theatre), A GentleANNE CARNCROSS (Lighting Designer) man’s Guide to Love and Murder, Matilda, is excited to be returning to the Florida Spring Awakening, Disney’s Newsies Repertory Theatre. Regional lighting (Sound Engineer, Florida Repertory designs include Always…Patsy Cline, Theatre), Cabaret (A2, Florida ReperSweeney Todd, Heathers, The Tele- tory Theatre) Million Dollar Quartet (A2, phone, The Nutcracker, The Boy From Endstation Theatre Company). Katie Oz, Dance Alliance, Tommy, Dames at would like to thank her parents, her Sea, High Society, Urinetown, Godspell, husband Ben, and her fur babies, Noodle Brooklyn, Legs Diamond, Baby, The and Truffle, for their endless support Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Medium, and love!

Into the Woods, Forever Plaid, and Chess. She also freelances as a Scenic ALICE NEFF (Costume Designer) is Designer and theatre consultant. She is a delighted to be designing costumes at graduate of SUNY Fredonia and Florida Florida Rep again. She designed The State University. Anne is in her 16th year Mountaintop, Over the River and Through as the Technical Director and professor the Woods, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, of the theatre programs Design/Tech A Christmas Carol, Fox on the Fairway, concentration at Florida Gulf Coast George Washington’s Teeth, Maytag University. She would like to thank you Virgin, and On Golden Pond, and The for supporting the arts in SWFL. Mountaintop recently at Florida Rep. in recent seasons at Florida Rep. She MARY RUTH “MR” KNACKSTEDT* lives in the metro Atlanta area, and has (Stage Manager) is excited to be designed several shows for the Aurora returning to Florida Repertory Theatre, including Mary Poppins, for Theatre where their previous credits which she won Atlanta’s top theatre include A Sherlock Carol and And prize for 2023, the Suzi Bass Costume Then There Were None. Other Design award. She has also designed for Regional credits include: Rodgers + Horizon Theatre and 7 Stages in Atlanta, Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Mountain and for Lees McRae Summer Theatre, Octopus (Creede Rep), Into the Woods, the outdoor drama Horn in the West,

WHO’S WHO Blowing Rock Stage Company, Davidson Collected Stories, Marc Salem’s Mind College, WCU, and the Appalachian State Games, Mrs. Klein and sets for the University Opera Program, all in North Drama Desk Awards Shows. He has Carolina, as well as Ballet Austin. She has designed over 200 shows for many built costumes for Glimmerglass Opera, regional theaters, such as Riverside some of which are now in stock at the Theatre, Asolo Theatre, Pittsburgh Metropolitan Opera, and for the Hall- Public Theatre, Florida Stage Co., Center mark channel miniseries True Women. Stage, and George Street Theatre. He has She managed the ASU Theatre & Dance designed several feature films and was Department costume shop for over a an art director or assistant art director decade, mentoring many students who on many others. He has worked extenwent on to professional theatre careers. sively in television, including NBC, Fox, She holds a BFA in costume design and PBS, ABC, over 150 commercials, and construction from UT-Austin. many commercial parodies for Saturday Night Live. Internationally, he designed RAY RECHT***† (Scenic Designer) for the Wien Staatsoper Ballet, the Stratis delighted to be back at Florida Rep, ford Festival, Ontario, and the Manitoba where as an ensemble member, his Theatre Centre. He is a Professor of designs include Lobby Hero, Maytag Theatre Design at Marymount Manhattan Virgin, Native Gardens, How the Other College in New York City. Mr. Recht is a Half Loves, Doublewide, The House of proud member of United Scenic Artists, Blue Leaves, Sylvia, One Slight Hitch, Local 829, I.A.T.S.E. Dancing at Lughnasa, Doubt, and many others. Broadway designs include The Flowering Peach, Trick, Slab Boys, The Babe, several national tours, and over 20 Off-Broadway productions, such as

SPECIAL THANKS Jarrod DiGiorgi, Guest Production Team Member Dianne Summers, Voiceover

ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA) was founded in 1913 as the first of the American Actor unions. Equity’s mission is to advance, promote and foster the art of theatre as an essential component of our society. Today, Equity represents more than 40,000 actors, singers, dancers and stage managers working in hundreds of theatres across the United States. Equity members are dedicated to working in the theatre as a profession, upholding the highest artistic standards. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits including health and pension plans for its members. Through its agreement with Equity, this theatre has committed to the fair treatment of the actors and stage managers employed in this production. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. For more information, visit www.actorsequity.org.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & FLORIDA REP STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Janice Danzig, Chair Naomi Bloom, Vice Chair Dinah Bloomhall Alexandra Bremner Shavon Chester Doris Colgate

Fay C. Gronski, Secretary Arthur M. Zupko, Treasurer

David M. Fritz R. Marc Laviolette Greg Longenhagen Sunny Lubner

John Martin Martin McLaughlin Jeanette Meade Fred Weinman

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Don Abbott • Liz Abbott • Suzanne Boy • Marc Collins • Janice Danzig • Don Gurule • Melinda Isley Jan Klein • Jane Lane • R. Marc Laviolette • Darrel Lieze-Adams • Greg Longenhagen • Donna Lovejoy Clive Lubner • John Martin • Jeff McCullers • Kinfay Moroti • Carly Schwartzel

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PRODUCTION

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

Production Manager/Safety Officer..Charles Clark Associate Production Manager...............Katie Lowe Technical Director......................................Miranda White Resident Director...........................................Chris Clavelli Master Electrician...........................................Maggie Braa Asst. 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 Shop Foreman.........................................Jeremy Campell Head Carpenter.............................................Roberto Mena

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, Jennifer Austin, Ty Burton-Deethardt, Renae Corvi, Joanne Friedman, LaVeda Holtberg, Jennifer Manekin, Lori McKenzie, Beverly Morgan, Yvonne Prieto, Lee Slattery, Lisa Vogell

DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING Development Director................................Lucy Walters Development Associate............................Emily Yorgey

MARKETING Marketing Director.............................Deborah Jonsson Digital Media Specialist.....................Joe Dafeldecker Social Marketing Specialist...............Stephanie Davis

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 Kayla Prough, Robert Ward Stage Management..................................Jamie Bryant, Mikaela Fenn, Catalina Rice Costumes............Abbey Hodgson, Nadia Humayun Properties...........................................Amaka Maduabuchi

EDUCATION Education Director.............................Monique Caldwell Asst. Education Director...............................Emily Turtle Touring & Outreach Manager...........Isabella Cintron

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Beth H. Crane Larry & Donna Davis Katie & Gary Dittman Darlene & Robert Duvin Barbara & Barry Epstein Dermatology Solutions First Horizon Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Dorothy K Fitzgerald Myra Fowler Sharon & Martin Gorman Marilyn Graham Diana & Carl Grissom Dr. Susan B. Herbel Gregory Balestrero & Frances Higgins Carol Lynn & David Higley Chuck & Helen Ketteman Roger & Karen Klotz Dr. Charles Klucka & Mr. Daniel Zeugin Judy & Dick Koloski Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Levinthal Barbara Lieberman Bev & Tom Lisle Mrs. Tara Jean Lowman John W. Martin Janice & Bob Piazza Will Prather/Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Susan Rivera Sharyn Rosenblum John M. Ruppert and Wesley J. Stickel Seed and Bean Market Linda & Ronald Sheets Ms. Paula Sklodowski Stonebridge Services -Florida Dust Free Tile Removal Barbara Vandelaar Lyman & Deana Welch Mordechai & Michal Wiesler

ACTOR’S CIRCLE $1,000-$2,499 William & Karen Aarons Linda Adams John & Vasiliki Ayotte Anina & Ben Bachrach Harold Balink Lisa Ballantine Jim & Florentina Beard Amy Bennette Marilyn Blackstone

Genevieve & Cal Bruno - Bruno’s of Brooklyn Kay & Brian Bucher Lillian Coury Marianne Crouch Aaron & Deborah Danzig Delores M. D’Arcy Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. DeBell Steve & Sheri Delaney Jane E. de Lisser Mrs. Jennifer Denike Mary & Gene Dolan - in Memory of Mary Ann McLaughlin Michael & Gloria Dolan Louise & William Donadio Michael Duffel Claude Emler Gloria Fassett Ronald & Lynn Felice Drs. Joe & Dorit Fisher Florida Gulf Coast University Greg Gehringer Ellen Baker Ghelardi & Raymond Ghelardi Jane Gieryic Bill & Doris Gilliland Dr. & Mrs. David & Jan Gray Kerry & Marjorie Hansen Karen Hanson Les & Dottie Hardison Myk Hauser Ms. Jane Holder Ms. Kim Hostetler Murray & Kathy Hudson Jill Janda-Kanner Barbara & Brock Johnson Bjarni & Deborah Jonsson Ruth & Don Keck Krisis Flood Bags Ron & Lori Lewis Lt Col Donald K.Longer Dr. & Mrs. Stephen & Jane Lukowicz Carol Maeder Dr. Gene and Joan Markham Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Susan Matthews Joan Maupin - in Memory of Michael Stepto Kathleen McClanahan-Gruhl Michael McKenzie & Kari Floren Ms. Roberta a Meissner Teri Moore Priscilla Myers

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

Bari Newport and Magnus Stark Karen Orman & David Lewis Jo Ann & Sam Papanek Mary & Dick Paulson Pat Rawert Laura Reed & Pat McGinnis Judith Reich Robert F. Serafin Family Fund at the Chicago Community Foundation Philip & Judith Rogers Lynda Rubenstein Rodney Ruppel Robert and Lynn Salem Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Sid Sapakie Tom & Judy Schmitz John & Mary Helen Schnittger Jim & Millie Sernovitz Nancy Sharpless Judith Sheperd Bunny Sher Ron and Marge Sidman Mr. & Mrs. Martha & Benjamin Lee Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sims Gretchen & Halsey Spruance Jill Anders Staples Dolores Walkenhorst Don and Michele Wernsing Pink & Ron Wesorick Matthew & JayeLyn Wessendorf Pamela & Thomas Whiteside Barbara and John Wolfe Mary Wozniak

EXECUTIVE FRIEND $500-$999

Anonymous Barb Acomb Kevin & Krista Anderson J. Louis Anon & Bob Kaminski Ms. Marsha Asp Mrs. Patricia C & Richard Beebe Paul & Irene Bellfy Ron & Cindy Blythe Nick & Aline Bodven Shirley Bohnert Viki Boyle Jim & Martha Brueggeman Carol Buzzard Tony Capone and Michael Marotta Mr. & Ms. Barbara & Reynolds Challoner 52

Ms. Oneida Clement Colonial Country Club Carolyn & Mark Cranfield Ms. Joan and Richard Davis Carol Duffy Fiddlesticks Country Club Carl Flanigan Gail & Mike Fortier Shelly Frank Kathy & Steve Gaerte Ellen M. Gardner Jim & Nancy Garfield Jack Ghublikian Maureen Smitt Grabowski John Granatino Fay Gronski David & Gail Hall Betsy K. Hannon Joseph & Seanne Heffernan Robert Adams & Roberta Heller Mary Jane & John Hicks John & Kay Hoppers Kathleen Horn Leonard & Susan Howell Alison Hussey Hyatt Regency Coconut Point MaryBeth & Kyle Jackson Mr. Paul W. Corliss Larry E. Jones Kay & Terry Wynter / Terry Wynter Auto Service Center Arthur P. Kidd Lynn & Lory Kirby Margaret & Josephine Lane James & Mary Lavelle Mr. & Mrs. J.D. & Holly Leland Richard Lenholt & Mary Robinson Kathleen & Rob Lopes Vince Modarelli, III Diane Monhollan James & Sherry Morgan Robert Murray Miss Letitia Prism Peter’s Ice Cream & Coffee Shop Richard Paritzky & Marilynne Ponto Allen & Peggy Post Cynthia & Scott Pride Jack Psiris & Doreen Kostel Gary & Susan Raimy Ken & Donna Rebar Cindy Richardson Richard Rittenberg Jim & Teddy Rodenfels

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

Melanie Roetting Anonymous Arlene Lidsky Salomon & Chester B. Salomon Charles & Joyce Saparnis Kheri Schaar Reeva & Ian Shaffer Mr. Ley Sheward Smith Miss Wendy Joy Sommariva Mary Anne Winschel-Spann Katrin & George Sternberg Diane & Bradford P. Straus Lois Strauss Beverly Taht Ms. Ann Thornburg Trophy Case John Valenti Henry Von Schreiner Bob & Skippie Wade William & Mary Waldau Norma & John Walley Bob & Gerrie Weaver Karen & Bruce Wilburn Peter A. Wilson Wisteria Tea Room Greg Wolanin Ms. Mary Margaret Wright

SUPPORTER’S CIRCLE $250-$499

Anonymous (3) Catherine & Doug Albert Asolo Repertory Theatre Michael & Maureen Barisonek Mr. & Mrs. William H Barnwell Gail Bass Barbara & Maurice Bell Craig & Margaret Bennington Wendy Blyveis Adrianne & Dennis Cady Dr. Diane Call Captiva Cruises Joseph Castiglione Dr. & Mrs. Salvatore Castronovo & Margaret Kuss Chris Clavelli Coastal Dayz Brewery Jim & Patty Coats Lois Colagrossi Kenneth Creech Pam & Don Cummins Mr. & Mrs. Diane Snyder Debord Gina & Paul Dengler Mr. Michael J. Dinunzio Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Liz Dugan

Edison Ford Winter Estates Ms. Joyce Ellwanger Mr. & Mrs. Dean Fitting Alice and Dean Fjelstul Barbara Gatison Bruce & Janet George Richard Gerstein Sally L. Gore Mr. Christopher & Joni Hall David & Bonne Hall Linda Harris Maureen Heffernan Mary Barbara Hendricks Roy Kennix & Frankie Jennings Sarah Joyce Family Christina Kardon Janice Kemp Susan Kindelan Ruth E. Kramer Mr. & Mrs. Kathy Kresge Tony & Maria Landl Ms. Judith L Langley Mr. & Mrs. Marty K. & Susan Lawing Larry & Patricia Linn Theodore & Mary Mascott Patricia McFeeley Carol McLaughlin Megan Dipiero Photography Nancy and William F. Merriam Sandra & Philip Mezey Cheryle Micinski Elaine & Parker Moore Deborah Mortensen Mr. & Ms. Eric Murphy Dennis & Lisa Najjar Steve & Cindy Novak Beth & Jack Oliver Anonymous Scott & Holly Osler Mary Anne Palermo Arthur J. Paone Mary Parrish Mr. & Mrs. Carl & Julie A. Pecko Carol & Ron Periard Pet Paradise William Ray Ms. Teresa Ricciardi Karen & Wayne Rockenbach Judi Roye Nicky Schafer Jane Schiff Richard & Joanne Schwarz Monica & Tom Shaner Bart & Phyllis Sharp Kathy and Kevin Sheehan Faith & Ron Souders Mrs. Gail T South Bobbie Stevens Julie Bauman & Barbara J. Stites

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(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & NOVEMBER 30, 2023) Joy & Gary Stone Peter Thomasson Thompson Agency Mr. R Blair Tullis Carolann & Gerritt Vandermeer Lisa Viola Barbara Waldman Leslie Young

CONTRIBUTOR’S CIRCLE $100-$249

Sara & David Adelizzi Ed Ahern Sherie Akerley Alan Alpert & Linda Trotta Susan J. Alyn Craig & Mary Lou Anderson Mr. & Mrs. John E Anderson Mr. Robert Andriani Maryanne & Warren Appell Stasia Arcarese Larry & Roberta Atkinson Dan Bacalzo Domonic Barnes Evelyn & David Baron Dr. Lawrence Barton Debra Bass Mr. & Mrs. Henry Bassford Marsha Bates Bridget Bean David & Gail Beattie Mr. James W. Beever, III Cecilia Bell Robert & Sara Berendt Marlin & Jo Berkland Richard & Jane Bevis Dr. & Mrs. Krzysztoff & Swantje Biernacki James Biesanz Grant & Judy Birch Mrs. Ann Wilson Bird Kelly Bishop Judith Blackburn Joseph & Charlotte Blitt Marsha Bloom Weitz - in Honor of Naomi Bloom’s Birthday and the Courtyard in Honor of Ron Wallace Karen Borden David Cohn & Carol Borloff Ray & Marie Bosso Lynne Bramlett Judge & Mrs. Michael And Gretchen Brandt James & Betty Brice Sherrill Britton Tom & Vicki Britton Nancy & Ted Brother Nancy Brown Mr. Robert Edward Brown S. Dean Brown Mr. Daniel John Brunell Drs. Jon & Alice Brunner Diane & John Buchanan Elizabeth Bumgarner Peter Malen & Liz Byck

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Ms. Nancy L Byerts John Cahill Mrs. Kimberly S Calhoon Linda Calhoun Louise & Dennis Cannizzaro Ms. Anne R Cantafio William W Carpenter Victoria Casella Miss Shavon Chester Kathryn & Miguel Cintron Juanita Coleman Marc Collins Carol Cook & Susan Grieger, for Dianne & Rob Catherine Coronato James & Patricia Crowley Ms. Nancy B Cunningham Morris Curtis Dr. & Mrs. Richard & Judi Davis Lynne M. Davison Edward & Patricia Decrosta Eileen Deignan Linda Demaree Mr. Gary Jay Dennis Daun Dessak Phillip & Helen Deverman John & Cheryl Dillon Sharon G. Dimond Larry & Pat Dixon Michelle Dominek Michael Drew Jim & Karen Duff Susan Dyrek Paul Eastman Gary & Pam Edwards Marcus & Marlene Einstein Peggi Erickson Andrew & Marcia Evans Jen Ewing Jan & Vicki Faber & Baker Daryl Fazio Darlene D. Ferrer Mr. Michael Filipowski Mr. Lee Allen Finch Daniel Fongemie Drs. Graham & Ann Frank Doug & Veda Frederick The Fresh Market Irwin & Carol Friedman Jan & Robert Frisch Carole & Peter Fullen Mark & Ingrid Gambill Gametime Fort Myers Richard Gates Susan & William Gillam Jan & Brian Gilmer Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Maureen Ginipro Sandra Glenton Jean & Warwick Goater Nancy & John Godina Mr. Joseph & Marcia Goldberg Diane Goldstein Kathy Gordon Susan Greenhill Mr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Grimmer Sr.

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(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & NOVEMBER 30, 2023) Peter & Lynn Gund Margaret & Ernst Hagen Robert & Evelyne Hall Mr. & Mrs. Neal & Sheryl Halleran Mrs. Melisa Halliburton Mary, Joanna, & William Harmon Mrs. Karen L. Harris Ronni Haston Pam Hays Peter & Loretta Heller Carrie Henderson Melissa & Tom Hendra Hertz Arena Jean Hewitt Bonnie & Brian Hogan Vicki Holt Larry Hone Nora & David Hoover Ruth Hovet Sherry Howerton Judith Huebner Jean Hutzler IMAG History and Science Center Isabella Ireland Mary Daley Jacobs Gil & Jeanne Jacobson Michael Jacquinto Marjorie Marlin & Joe Yankauskas Dorothy Ahlburg Johnson Mrs. Lore Johnson The Julian Family & Pure Florida Dr. Alma Kadragic John & Polly Kaiser Valerie Kaiser Cynthia Kaldor Peter Kaplan Louis & Sharon Kapp Bonnie Kellen Evelyn Keller Jacquelyn Kenly Ann Knox James Kohler Mrs. Jean Kohn Kim & Joe Kopp Krafts by Kathy The Estate of Rose Marie Kramer Gerald & Dorothy Kurtz Deanne & Kevin Kyle Edward Langston Dr. & Mrs. Robert & Nanda Edward Lapata Martin LaPlatney Mr. A James Lavoie Wendy and Tim Bruce & Susan Lawson Marcia Leadbetter Phyllis & Dale Lentz Stephanie Levin David Lewis Theresa Lianzi Alfreda Liebermann Linda & Les Lincke C. A. Lincoln Dennis Lock Mr. & Ms. Hesha Abrams Lohmar

Jack & Pat Long Sherron Long Mary Longer Ms. Charlene A Lowe Jeff & Jan Lynass Patricia Lynett Robin MacBriar Ray & Kathy Maffet Rosann Malenfant James & Donna Markusen Rosemarie Marone Ms. Dana L Matthews Donna L. Matthews Dennis C. Maulden Barbara Mazur Arden & Jacke McCurdy Don McDonald Frank McDonough Patrick McEvoy Denise McGraw Jeanette Meade Ann Richard & Burton Meisner Donna Meltz Philip Mercer Larry & Mireille Meyers Carol & Patrick Milkovich Mary Miller Helen and Richard Misener Beatrix Mitchell Jim & Geraldine Mockler Mary Mohr Mr. Brian John Molnar Melinda Moore Kim Morgan Dean Deborah & Phil Morris Sara Morsey George & Judith Mosse The Mucky Duck Ann & Charles Mullen Eileen Muller Carol & Robert Mutch Naples Botanical Garden Naples Soap Company Negley Watercolors Mr. & Mrs. Howard Nemenoff Lillian Neubauer Wayne Noble Dr. Andrew & Denise Oakes-Lottridge Mr. Randy Oates Donna Oberhill Robert & Laura O’Flynn Marjorie and James O’Hara Ralph & Arlene Oistacher Sarah O’Reilly The Orr Family Julia Osborne Ms. Marlene Ott Kent D. Overbey Katherine Page Debra Parfitt Luanne & Bob Peck Mary & Joseph Periard Chancellor Brad Anthony Peterson Ms. Darlene F Philip

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(INCLUDES DONATIONS MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2022 & NOVEMBER 30, 2023) Valerie & Doug Alene & Stephen Pinsky Kathy Pluhar John & Sharon Poole Lourdes Price Breda C Purdy Judy Quinones Mr. William Raffel Mr. Gary Allan Ralph Melinda Ratner Kim J. Reese Jim & Mary Lou Reid Danny and Valinda Rester Richard Haley, Inc..

Kelly Richards Gail & Michael Richter Kathi Rinehart Mary Rita Urban Donna Robbins Susan K Roberts Valerie Ann Robinson Island City Stage Dr. Michael & Mrs. Carol Rosenberg Sharon Rosenberg David & Victoria Ross Gerald Rothrock Portia Rouby Felinda Rubin Georgia & Donald Russell Patricia & John Russell Salon Nicholas Diane Salvato Leroy & Polly Sample Kathleen Messenger Sanford Mrs. Connie Santini Mr. & Mrs. Robert Santoro Mr. & Mrs. Toby and Sandi Sauls Warren Sauter Joanne Scanlon Prestia Scene Stealers Fred and Miriam Schearer Mrs. Barbara K Schellhammer Mr. Bernhard Franz Josef Schiefer Ellen Douglas Schlaefer in honor of Julie H. Duro Reina & Robert Schlager David R. Schneider James Schneider Julia & Donald Schwartz David & Susan Sekira Anonymous Mrs. Maren Sharpe Roger Shaw Colleen Corbett Sheldon Nancy Shiarella Robert & Christine Shockey Dr. & Mrs. Albert & Anita Shrive Amy Shumaker Larry & Helen Siebert

Bonnie & Louis Silverstein Dr. & Mrs. Joseph & Joyce Sirkin Thomas J. Skinner John W. & Carolyn L. Smith Alan & Geralynn Smith John W. Smith Anonymous Jackie & Victor Solomon Patrick & Cindy Sorensen Mr. & Mrs. Kelli Spilker Mildred Sstockwell Steel Magnolias Salon Sharon McAllister & John Stefani Pat & Harry Stilwell Ruthann Stinson Albert and Kathleen Stohrer John & Stephanie Stoll Mr. Richard Benyo & Janet Stradley Suzanne Summit Janice and Steve Sund Sherry Swearngin Kathleen Swift Ann and Donald Tate George & Nancy Taylor Katie & Nelson Taylor Mr. Ralph J Tedesco Ms. Sandy Teger Anonymous Samuel Tilton Dr. George Torrance Sharon Torrez Mrs. Doris M Trowbridge Linda and Tom Uhler Mary Valpey Patricia & Jan Van Gorder Rich & Laurie Ward Dianne Barbara Warll-Pittenger John T Watson Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Louis Webb Arthur Wenk & Patti Wilson Arlene Wertman Colleen Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. Jim And Christine Wideman Karol Williams Tommy & Trudy Williams Ken and Elaine Willis Charles & Joyce Winchester Barbara Jane Winkler Carrie and David Wintersteen Shirley Furry & George Witte Pam Wynne Billie Young Dr. & Mrs. Norman J. Zeig Mrs. Edwin & Ronellva Ziebart Shirley Zimmerman Dr. Ellen Zinner Robert Zukerman

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

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

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

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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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2023-2024 These individuals have given their valuable time and talents in many capacities over the past 25 seasons.

James and Ranea Kwiatkowski Alan Lessack Edina Lessack Sam and Karen Libordi Frank Livermore Carol Lowery Joanne MacPeek Don Malson Nancy Malson Elaine Masse Pamela (PJ) May Jeanne McCafferty Kevin and Kathleen (Kat) Mccormick Denise Y. McElligott Ginger McHale Sondra S. Mickle Donna Milbee Barbara (Barb) Miller Neil Miller Phyllis Monfredini Barbara Morgan Mildred Murphy Evelyn Murphy-Santiago Sherry Murray Jim Nebel Richard and Bobbie Nemerson Becky Nilson Jim Nimmo Connie Nolan Mike Nolan Kathy Orkowski Carlos Perez Barbara Piontek Blaine and Ellie Place Bob Polsonetti Edith (Edi) Prandini Arnette Quick Denise Rafferti Patricia (Pat) Rawert Jacque Reinhardt Ron Riccelli Will and Donna Richards Sandy Richardson R. Scott Ritchhart

Diane Roberts Evelyn Roberts Annette Roeckers Patty Rosado Jim Schafer Marie Schafer Bob and Donna Schmidt Jill Schreidell John Schulz Kelly Schulz Donald Baker Sharon Jaksa LuAnn Siciliano Scott and Jannette Simon Holly Sisung Jane L. Skinner Joan W. Skinner Virginia Skorupski Lorraine Stanek Tish Stencel Nancy Stevens Regina Stewart Kelly Strugala Richard and Allie Supalo Diane Swan Gail & Bob Sweeney Ron Szarenski Ken Tillman Linda Tillman Nina (Danita) Tomasello Lucille (Lucy) Trojan Linda Tucker Linda Twaddle Mike Twaddle Carole Van Brocklin Mark Von Keitz Beth Whaley Robin Wilcynski Lizbeth Wiley Pauline Williams Bernadette Wolf Cam Yager Ellen Zinner John and Claire Zwieg

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