GableStage Presents August Wilson's How I Learned What I Learned Playbill

Directed by Carey Brianna Hart

With support by: Rick & Myrna Toren

SEED School of Miami Education Initiative

Sponsored By Dorothy Terrell

Florida Memorial University Education Initiative Sponsored By Pat Papper

Additional support provided by Knight Foundation

With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners

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Co-Conceived by Todd Kreidler

by Larissa FastHorse

by Stefano Massini

Adapted by Ben Power

by Alexis Scheer

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It is a privilege to open our 25th Season with the Miami premiere of August Wilson’s penultimate play. Originally performed by Wilson himself, this autobiographical journey lifts up the creative spirit, as Divine. Whether or not you define yourself as an Artist, as a human, you possess the ability to Create: to Imagine an image, an idea, a future – and make it so. Perhaps more than anything else, this notion has driven my own journey and is why I continue to believe in theatre as a very powerful and optimistic tool for empowerment of self and community. If we can imagine it, it can be.

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

August Wilson is one of the most important artists of our time. In what is often called “The Century Cycle” or “Pittsburgh Cycle”, a set of ten plays mostly set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he was born, he chronicled the lives and experiences of African American people in the 20th Century. Through this autobiographical one person show, How I Learned What I Learned, August Wilson shows us the places where he roamed and the people he experienced growing up in the Hill. This play becomes a lexicon to understanding the "characters" in his other works. Then the play also reveals how he as an artist was forged within this crucible of the Hill District. The obstacles August Wilson encountered could have led him down many paths, but the truest path for him was the one that led to the creation of Art. We are in the Hill District and experience the tethering of this artist's soul to the community that gave him his life lessons. The Hill becomes alive as August Wilson tells us of his struggles as a young man to become an artist in America. We see his eagerness to participate in life as he roams the Hill and seeks his passions. He finds his poetic voice and pays honor and respect to the individuals that inspired him to continue on his journey. He highlights the wayward experiences that ignited his passion to chronicle the triumphs that may seem mundane but display the strength and pride of people striving with all energies toward the American Dream. The documentation of these desperate yearnings for dreams to be made whole has made August Wilson one of the greatest chroniclers of American Life. In How I Learned What I Learned he takes us, the willing, into the crucible to feel the fires and challenges us to be better individuals.

Carey Brianna Hart | Director

Bari Newport | Producing Artistic Director

In the heart of every artist resides an indomitable spirit, fueled by passion and a relentless pursuit of truth. August Wilson, a luminary of American theatre, exemplified this spirit throughout his illustrious career. His journey, his words, and his legacy continue to illuminate the world of theatre, resonating deeply with all who encounter his work.

August Wilson's transcendent talk, 'The Ground on Which I Stand,' lays a profound foundation for understanding How I Learned What I Learned. In this talk first delivered at the 1996 TCG National Conference, Wilson articulated his belief that African American artists should embrace their cultural heritage as a wellspring of creativity and inspiration. How I Learned What I Learned is a testament to this conviction, as it showcases the rich tapestry of Wilson's own life and experiences, weaving them into the fabric of American drama.

Pittsburgh, particularly the Hill District, served as both the inspiration and crucible for many of Wilson's seminal plays. This vibrant and historically significant neighborhood was a fertile ground where the voices and stories of African Americans resonated with an authenticity that captivated audiences worldwide. How I Learned What I Learned allows us to journey back in time to Pittsburgh's streets and imbibe the essence of a community that shaped Wilson's artistic vision.

Remarkably, How I Learned What I Learned marked August Wilson's first foray into acting, revealing yet another layer of his immense talent. August Wilson's love for poetry, nurtured in his early years, infuses this work with lyrical beauty. His words transcend the stage, painting vivid pictures of the past and inviting us to share in his deeply personal reflections. Tragically, shortly after the premiere of How I Learned What I Learned, August Wilson died of liver cancer, leaving an indelible mark on the theatrical landscape. His legacy endures, not only through his powerful body of work but also through the lives he touched and the voices he amplified.

In How I Learned What I Learned, we celebrate a remarkable artist's journey, one that is as poignant as it is inspirational. Through Wilson's words, we are reminded that the ground on which we stand is fertile with the potential to grow and bloom, nourished by the roots of our own experiences. It is with great reverence that we present this production, inviting you to join us in honoring the enduring legacy of August Wilson.

'Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing.' – August Wilson"

Karina Batchelor | Dramaturg

presents

August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED Co-Conceived by Todd Kreidler

With support by: Rick & Myrna Toren

SEED School of Miami Education Initiative Sponsored By Dorothy Terrell

Florida Memorial University Education Initiative Sponsored By Pat Papper

Scenic Designer

Frank J. Oliva^

Projection Designer

Joel Zishuk

Sound Designer Carey Brianna Hart

Assistant Stage Manager

Amanda Hernandez

Dramaturg

Karina Batchelor

Lighting Designer

Ernesto Pinto

Costume Coordinator

Marialexia Hernandez

Production Stage Manager

Marialexia Hernandez

Directed by Carey Brianna Hart

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Additional support provided by Knight Foundation

With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners

“How I Learned What I Learned” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

New York Premiere originally produced by Signature Theatre, New York City James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director Erika Mallin, Executive Director

The world premiere of "How I Learned What I Learned" was presented by Seattle Repertory Theatre in 2003, performed by August Wilson

Performing 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 at 2pm & 10/12 student matinee at 10.30am

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Setting

The crucible in which many a work of art has been fired.

How I Learned What I Learned will be performed without an intermission.

Content warning: When telling his story, August Wilson doesn’t shy away from adult language (including the n-word) and difficult subjects. He frankly and honestly discusses how racism, violence, sexual relationships, and drug use impacted his life.

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 performed by August Wilson

*Appearing through an agreement between GableStage and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

L. Strain*

Melvin Huffnagle* Actor..........

Photo: Stephen G. Anthony

Melvin Huffnagle*

Photo: David Genik

Actor...................Robert L. Strain*

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT

August Wilson (Playwright) (April 27, 1945 – October 2, 2005) authored Gem of the Ocean, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, Fences, Two Trains Running, Jitney, King Hedley II, and Radio Golf. These works explore the heritage and experience of AfricanAmericans, decade-by-decade, over the course of the twentieth century. His plays have been produced at regional theaters across the country and all over the world, as well as on Broadway. In 2003, Mr. Wilson made his professional stage debut in his one-man show, How I Learned What I Learned. Mr.Wilson’s works garnered many awards including Pulitzer Prizes for Fences (1987); and for The Piano Lesson (1990); a Tony Award for Fences; Great Britain’s Olivier Award for Jitney; as well as eight New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Fences, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, The Piano Lesson, Two Trains Running, Seven Guitars, Jitney, and Radio Golf. Additionally, the cast recording of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom received a 1985 Grammy Award, and Mr. Wilson received a 1995 Emmy Award nomination for his screenplay adaptation of The Piano Lesson. Mr. Wilson’s early works included the one-act plays The Janitor, Recycle, The Coldest Day of the Year, Malcolm X, The Homecoming and the musical satire Black Bart and the Sacred Hills. Mr. Wilson received many fellowships and awards, including Rockefeller and Guggenheim Fellowships in Playwrighting, the Whiting Writers Award, 2003 Heinz Award, was awarded a 1999 National Humanities Medal by the President of the United States, and received numerous honorary degrees from colleges and universities, as well as the only high school diploma ever issued by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. He was an alumnus of New Dramatists, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a 1995 inductee into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and on October 16, 2005, Broadway renamed the theater located at 245 West 52nd StreetThe August Wilson Theatre. Additionally, Mr. Wilson was posthumously inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in 2007. Mr. Wilson was born and raised in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and lived in Seattle,Washington at the time of his death. He is immediately survived by his two daughters, Sakina Ansari and Azula Carmen Wilson, and his wife, costume designer Constanza Romero.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Carey Brianna Hart (Director & Sound Designer) is thrilled to present art at GableStage. She is a native Floridian, born in Miami and a graduate of the New World School of the Arts and The Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University. Carey has taught Theatre for the Miami Dade County Public Schools, AreaStage and M Ensemble Theatre. Carey has worked on productions by the African American Performing Arts Community Theatre, AreaStage, City Theatre, Ebeneezer Productions, GableStage, Juggernaut Theatre, M Ensemble Theatre, Mad Cat, Main Street Players, New Theatre, Thinking Cap Theatre,Vinnette Carroll Theatre and Women’s Theatre Project. She has directed Topdog/Underdog, Shakespeare Is A White Supremacist, Blues For An Alabama Sky, Sisters, Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery, Tears A Sister Cries, Other Side of America. Carey hosts a weekly radio talk show about the Arts on am 1490 WMBM (Saturdays @ 9:30am). Carey seeks to continue contributing to the Artistic Landscape of the World.

Photo: Bob Lasky

ABOUT THE CAST

Melvin Huffnagle* (Actor) is ecstatic to make his debut at GableStage. A Native of Buffalo, NY., Mr. Huffnagle holds an MFA from The University of Florida. Melvin has worked professionally in NYC for over twenty years. He is a ten year member of The Layon Gray American Theatre in NYC where he originated numerous roles in the company's many Off-Broadway productions; Cowboy, Gus The Kings of Harlem Coach, Ben Coffey III, and Searching for Willie Lynch , Harlen Davis. Mr. Huffnagle also appeared as Jeremiah Jones in the company's long running and award winning Black Angels Over Tuskegee. Most recently, Melvin appeared as Memphis in The M Ensemble’s production of Two Trains Running. Film and Television Credits include: Striped Search, Directed by Sidney Lumet, Law and Order SVU, Law and Order CI "Royal Pains",The Family Business, and the Award winning short film Brooklyn In July. Melvin currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Acting in FIU’s Theatre Department.

Robert L. Strain* (Actor) has worked as a professional actor in South Florida for the past twenty-two years. He has performed at various theatres in the area, including Miami New Drama, GableStage, New Theatre, Mosaic Theatre, The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, and City Theatre. Some of Robert’s favorite roles include: Christian in Ruined (GableStage-Carbonell Award, Best Supporting Actor), Lucius in Tom Walker (New Theatre-Carbonell Nomination Best Supporting Actor), Kreon in Antigone, Kent in King Lear, and Roosevelt in Radio Golf. Robert has been a faculty member at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens for the past twenty-four years and would like to extend a special thanks to his friends and colleagues there who have worked together with him, both inside and outside of the classroom, to make a positive difference in students’ lives. Go Lions!

ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM

Karina Batchelor (Dramaturg) (she/they) is a Latinx dramaturg, director, and writer. Previous dramaturgical projects include SolFest 2023 (Festival Dramaturg), El Huracan, A Doll’s House Pt.II, Heisenberg, and We Will Not Be Silent (GableStage). Karina recently directed new work as part of the Summer Jam Playwright Fellows for SolFest at Pregones/PRTT. British-based projects include collaborations with Leeds Playhouse and The Coronet Theatre in London. They are a proud alumna of the Shakespeare Institute (RSC) in the UK. Karina is guided by a profound belief in the power of storytelling as a catalyst for societal change and dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices on the stage.

Marialexia Hernandez (Production Stage Manager & Costume Coordinator) is thrilled to be stage managing the first show of the 25th season at GableStage! She has come full circle, from working behind the scenes as Wardrobe Supervisor, House Manager, Backstage Crew, and Assistant Stage Manager for various productions of the previous seasons. You might know her as Mimi from Rubenology, starring the legend Ruben Rabasa. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Florida International University.When she isn’t collaborating behind the scenes she is on stage. Recent credits include: Prueba (Guadi), Rubenology (Mimi/ASM), The Polar Express Train Ride (Bailey), The Addams Family (Mal Beineke), The Diary of Anne Frank (Anne), The Little Mermaid (Flotsam/Adella/Scuttle Puppeteer), Aida (Ensemble), Cabaret (Kit Kat Girl “Fritzie”), and In the Heights (Ensemble). She would like to thank GableStage for the opportunity to grow as an artist and her loved ones for their continued support.

ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM

Amanda Hernandez (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to make her GableStage debut with their production of How I Learned What I Learned. She recently graduated from FIU with a B.A. in Theatre Studies with a focus on Stage Management. She has done various stage management work with local companies like LakehouseRanchDotPng and 11th Hour Productions. Her work includes Gay Cowboys at the Orlando International Fringe Festival, XOXOLOLA with LakehouseRanchDotPng, and Necessar y Targets with FIU Theatre. She is looking forward to continuing her collaboration with GableStage on their upcoming Shakespeare in The Schools Production of MacBeth.

Ernesto Pinto (Lighting Designer) is a Venezuelan Lighting designer for performing arts and concerts. Over the years, he has designed lights for several artists and productions. Winner of the Avencrit Award in 2017 as the best Lighting Design in his country and holder of two Latin Grammy Award certificates for his participation as a lighting designer in the musical video Una Noche Común Y Sin Corriente (Winner of the Long-Term Video category). His most recent designs include: Little Shop of Horrors directed by Damaris Lopez (Loxen Productions), Papá Cuatro directed by Juan Souki (Miami New Drama), Tebas Land directed by Carlos Cedan (Arca Images), Cecilia Valdés directed by Manny Albelo (Martí Productions), Here And Now (Miami Light Project), Kisses Through The Glass directed by Nilo Cruz (Arca Images). He also founded Lumitec Workshop, a technical school in an effort to teach new generations of south Floridians in lighting technical skills.

Joel Zishuk (Projection Designer) is a Lighting and Projection Designer who has worked across Florida and in Chicago. He currently works as the Resident Lighting Designer at the Madison Street Theater in Oak Park, Illinois. Other professional credits include Rubenology (Projections, GableStage), Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (Lighting, Florida REP), Lobby Hero (Lighting & Projection, Florida REP), Let’s Fall in Love (Lighting, Florida REP), and The Addams Family (Lighting, Uptown Music Theater). He received his BFA in Theatre - Design and Technology from the University of Central Florida. www.JoelZishuk.com

Bari Newport** (Producing Artistic Director) joined GableStage as producing artistic director in June 2021. Bari’s tenure follows the legendary leadership of Joseph Adler, “the godfather of South Florida theatre” and the producing artistic director of GableStage from 1988 - 2020. Bari is known for her creative methods of centering a theatre company in a community. Whether it’s giving out hundreds of potted plants on Earth Day or designating Thursdays as Give a Dog a Bone Days, Bari’s belief that a theatre company is a citizen in a community rather than simply a place where plays are produced, has been the bellwether of her career. Bari came to Miami from the Penobscot Theatre Company in Bangor, Maine, where she served as Producing Artistic Director for nine and a half seasons. Previously, she was artistic associate at the Tony Award winning Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, artistic/literary manager at the Pasadena Playhouse, associate producer at Atlanta’s Horizon Theatre and associate director of Florida Repertory Theatre. As a producer, Newport has been responsible for the creation and stabilization of a wide range of artistic initiatives, including extensive work in new play development, education and community engagement. Her work as a director and actor has been seen at Horizon Theatre Company, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, American Stage, Cumberland County Playhouse, Florida Repertory Theatre, Sacramento Theatre Company, Westport Country Playhouse and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. At GableStage, Bari has directed The Price,The Year of Magical Thinking, Heisenberg,We Will Not Be Silent and A Doll’s House, Part 2. She earned her BFA from the University of Southern California and her MFA from the University of Iowa. Bari is a

ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM

25 year member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and the Actor's Equity Association. Email her at bnewport@gablestage.org.

Frank J Oliva^ (Scenic Designer) is a Cuban-American Stage Designer. Resident Set Designer this season at Gablestage. In Miami, Frank’s work has also been seen at Miami New Drama (Defacing Michael Jackson and Papá Cuatro) and Area Stage Company (Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid). Recent work include world premieres and new productions with Ars Nova, The SHED, Cherry Lane Theatre, Weston Playhouse, Geva Theatre, Two River Theatre and The Cincinnati Symphony. Associate Designer on the recent Broadway productions of The Collaboration, Hangmen, Oklahoma!, and West Side Story. Frank received a Silver Palm Award for his work on Gablestage’s production of The White Card and Area Stage Company’s production of Beauty and the Beast. Frank won the 2022 Opera America Director/ Designer Prize and the 2017 Innovative Theatre Award. His work was exhibited at the Prague Quadrennial in 2019. Carbonell and Audelco Award Nominee. Member of Wingspace Theatrical Design and United Scenic Artists. BFA:NYU. Special thanks to Bari, Katie, Vick and the entire Gablestage team.

*Appearing through an agreement between GableStage and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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The land that we now stand has been the traditional homelands of First Nations peoples including the Tequesta, the Calusa, and today the sovereign homelands of the Seminole and Miccosukee. It is within our responsibility to uphold knowledge about the history of the original stewards of this land. We encourage our community to read and learn about ways to support our local Indigenous communities and their efforts to conserve the environment.

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Diary of a Production: The Lehman Trilogy

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The 25th Season is made possible in part through support from GableStage’s Board of Trustees. GableStage is grateful for their generous support.

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Harvey Burstein

Cheryl Dunn Bychek

Anthony Calenda

Michael A. & Mary A. Carpenter

Karen Clark

Jerry Cody

Anne & Joe Cresci

Laurey Cruz

Dr. Philip & Rebecca Curtis

Dr. Alfred & Leatrice Damus

Liede & Frank Devaldivielso

Marcia Dunn

Arlene Easley in Honor of Joe Adler

David & Roberta Ehrenreich

Donna & Gordon Fales

Roy & Lori Fabry

Emilio Faroy

Michael Froomkin & Caroline Bradley

Thomas & Marti Gammon

Gail Garrisan

Nancy & Ron Gelles

Arthur & Stephanie Gilbert

Ricardo Gomez

Maureen & Larry Gragg

Bonnie & Sheldon Guren

Michel Hausmann in Honor of Bari!

Gregg & Nika Hinds

Shelley & Bruce Hornik

Bernard & Marilyn Horowitz

Maria Jaudenes in Honor of Nedra

Kalish

Marlene Josefsberg in Honor of Roz

Stuzin

James Kaufman

Alice & Norman Klein

Sheila Kuhl

Howard Kurzweil Charitable Fund at Our Fund

David Lawrence

Shellie & Peter Levin

Sabina & Michael Lorion

Stuart M. & Michael M. in Memory of Patrice Bailey

Bonnie & Stuart Maisel

Carlos Malamud

David & Kathy Martin

Serge & Margaret Martin

Josie Mendoza

Ulrich & Carole Merten

Lynn Meyer in Honor of Donna Urban

Miami Jewish Film Festival

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

Dr. Jean & Jere Miles

2022-2023 ANNUAL DONORS & FUNDERS

Marilyn Milstein & Ed Preston

Aisha Nasser

Mandy Newport

Dorothy Norton

Dr. & Mrs. Francisco Oliva

Joyce Peterson

Joseph Polito & Lisa Beal

Thom & Genessa Proctor

Bette Quiat

Juan Quinones

Philip Ragona

Gladys Ramirez

Bixie Renick

David & Marian Rocker

Raul R. Rodriguez

Victoria Rogers

Robin Rollnick

Ugo Di Roma

Randi & Len Rothenberg

Jill & Jonathan Rubin

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Sandrow

Samuel Schrager & Terry Gellin

Ruth & Rudy Schwartz

Doctors Eleni & George Sfakianakis

Helenann & Jeffrey Shapiro

Madeleine Shirkey

Lawrence & Arline Silver

Myra Silverstein

Bernard Silver & Susan Werth In Memory of Joe Adler

Julie & Gary Simon

Yiris Castro Smith

Joan Peven Smith

Lana Stern

Lynne & Alan Stein

The Blair H. & Lee D. Temkin Family

Donor Fund of The JCF

Dr. Leonard & Janis Toonkel

Robert & Cynthia Trescott

Katherine & Arthur Trotman

Mark A. Trowbridge In Honor of Bari

Newport

Ursula Ungaro

Donna Urban

David & Alison Vogel

Bonnie Webman

Marvin Weinstein

Susan Westfall

Lucille Zanghi

Dr. & Mrs Jason Zellner M.D.

Barry & Judy Zisook

Marlene Zuckerman

Oliver Zurbel

$100+

Cecilia de Almeida

Diane Barkow & Richard Dorn

Rachel Blechman

Leonard & Marcia Brod

Lee & Peter Brooke

John Byrne

Teo Castellanos

Carmen Castillo

Olga J. Cerna

Bryce Clark

Bobbie & Bill Cohen

Hector Ivan & Sylvia Crespo

Richard & Sally Duncan

Laura K. Emack

Susi Westfall & Alan Fein

Merle Frank

Liebe & Seth Gadinsky

Peter W. Galman

Allan Hall & Lori Gold

Robert & JoAnn Gottlieb

Cibeles Hernandez

Cami Green Hofstadter

Carmen V. Irizarry & Family Lopez

Irizarry

Dr. & Mrs. Geoffrey & Linda James

Andres Clavijo & Glenn Kaufhold

Barbara Klearman Bisno

Andrea Koonin

Kimberly Lay

Howard Lubel

Joan & Ed Mahler

Dale Moses

Alana & Jason Peck

David Reinhard M.D.

Jay Sakalo

Andrea & Greg Sharp

Suzanne & Henry Stolar

Beverley & Eugene Sulzberger

Nadine Asin & Thomas van Straaten

Clara Vertes

Paul Dunham & Ron Webb

Lenore & Stanley Weinstein

JOE ADLER LEGACY CAMPAIGN

GableStage is proud to recognize the generosity of the following donors who have contributed to the campaign to support a thriving South Florida theatre community in Joe’s name.

Legacy donations listed here were Pledged or received by September 8, 2023.

$100,000+

GableStage Board of Trustees

$50,000+

The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at the Miami Foundation

Charles & Rosalyn Stuzin

$25000+

Alan & Jayusia Bernstein

$10,000+

Dr.Aizik L. Wolf, Miami Neuroscience Center

Larry & Fran Blum

Easton Family Foundation

Nedra Kalish

Chaim & Shelly Katzman

James & Fortuna Stuzin

Ray Ellen & Allan Yarkin

$5,000+

Marc & Robyn Abrams

Michael & Judy Adler

Louis J. Appignani Foundation

Mitchell & Ana Bierman

David A. Coulson & Jeannie Etter

Jessica & Jordan Fishfeld

Greenberg Traurig, P.A.

George & Jenna Haj

Richard & Judith Jacobs

Dr. Nilza Kallos

Selma Ankist Family Trust, Andrea Nobil, Trustee

Brooke Roberts-Webb

Kaufman Rossin

Gene C. Sulzberger

Rick & Myrna Toren

Debbie & Michael Troner in Honor of Bari

Newport

Michael Weintraub of the Joseph Weintraub Family Foundation

Winston & Strawn, LLC

Jessie Wolfson

$2,500+

Ann Anthony

Nanci & Harold Deutsch

From Frank Flynn In Memory

Broadway Gail

Denise Glasser

David Kwiat & Barbara Sloan

Carol Von Arx, The Roblee Foundation

$1000+

JoAnne Bander

Richard & Margaret Brodsky

Custom Laser Engraving

Alfred & Susan Feingold

The Foyo Family in Honor of Roz Stuzin

Jill & Harold Gaffin

Lil & Yorke Doliner Charitable

Foundation, Trustee Allison Hockman

Michel Hausmann

Jack & Shirley Kaplan

Michael Mckenzie & Kari Floren, The McKenzie Artists and Animals Fund

Bari Newport & Magnus Stark

Linda & Lynn Newport In Honor of Bari Newport

Sylvan & Sandy Seidenman

Sandra Simon

Stillman Family Foundation

Linda Weitz/The Dr. Jack Widrich Foundation

Steve Zack, Zack Family Foundation

$500+

Robert Adler, Michele & David Friedlander

Walter Bradley

Michael & Irma Goldstein

Ricardo Moran

Suzy & Sadek Wahba

$250+

Donald & Rosetta Bierman

Ms. Rachel Blechman

Gail Garrisan

Naomi & Burt Honig

Shelley & Bruce Hornik

Sally Levin

James Mooney

Marj O’Neill-Butler

Dr. Lawrence & Barbara Stein

H. Allan Tucker

Donna Urban

Howard Simon & Beth Wilson

$100+

Al Alschuler

David Drucker & Lynn Atkinson

Sylvia & Hector I. Crespo

Susan Doucha

Arlene Easley

Joanne Gruber

Louis Hafken

Michel Hausmann

Carmen Irizarry In Honor of

Angie Garcia

Deborah Kondelik

Margery Lowe

Dan Lundberg

Thomas & Linda Mann

Toba Meiselman

Margot Moreland

Yan Narayanan

Michael Peskoe

Phyllis Resnick

Amanda Rivera

Leslie & Bernice Roth

Phyllis & Richard Sandrow

Ruth & Rudy Schwartz

Shirley Spear

Katherine & Arthur Trotman for Ruth & Rudy’s 65th Anniversary

Paul Dunham and Ron Webb

Lillie Wheeler

Steven Wisotsky

SPEAKER SERIES at The Hub

The Frankel Family Performing Arts Center

The Hub, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, FL 33156

Old Wicked Songs: The Play I Had to Write

A conversation with playwright Jon Marans and Bari Newport

Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7pm - The Hub at Temple Beth Am

From Carol Burnett to Michael Douglas, Jon Marans has written for the biggest stars on the biggest stages. Join producing artistic director Bari Newport in an intimate conversation with Marans, a Pulitzer Finalist and Guggenheim Fellow.

Shalom Ya’ll: Southern Jews and the Cotton Economy

Dr. Josh Parshall, director of history at the Institute of Southern Jewish Life

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7pm - The Hub at Temple Beth Am

Explore how Jewish migrants found their way to emerging U.S. market hubs, became active in various aspects of cotton production and processing, and (in many cases) occupied prominent positions in social and civic life in the South.

Sponsored by Steve & Susan Caller

SPECIAL EVENTS

October 28, 12pm – 3pm – Dog Costume Contest and Trick or Treat presented by GableStage and Coral Gables Magazine at the INFINITY Car Dealership in Coral Gables.

December 4, 7pm – A staged playreading at GableStage of an autobiographical new work by Zoetic Stage Artistic Director, Stuart Meltzer, The Principles of Flight

January 8, 7pm – Old Wicked Songs: The Play I Had to Write. An intimate conversation with Jon Marans, playwright/director of Old Wicked Songs and Bari Newport at The Hub at Temple Beth Am.

January 21 & January 22, 7pm – GableStage Gone Solo! Straight from the Edinburgh and Atlanta Fringe Festivals, local playwright/performers Luis Herrera and Brandon Urrutia perform two solo performance pieces that are each as comic as they are poignant.

March 24, 8pm – Public performance of Macbeth, our Shakespeare-in-theSchools touring production, at GableStage.

March 26, 7pm – Shalom Y'all: Southern Jews and the Cotton Economy with Dr. Josh Parshall, director of history at the Institute of Southern Jewish Life at The Hub at Temple Beth Am.

...and more!

As we begin this milestone 25th Anniversary season, we look back on the lives of the many remarkable people who have played the most important role in the lifeblood of this theatre company: the audience.

Please help us gather the names, stories and pictures of community members we have previously lost, so that we can celebrate them throughout this season.

Email:

foreverapatron@gablestage.org

Special Thanks!

Scenic Solutions

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Our Corporate and Individual Sponsors represent community leaders and theatregoers whose support demonstrates a commitment to the community, an appreciation for theatrical excellence, and the passion for growing our region through the arts.

Above the Line and Below the Line sponsorships are available starting at $5,000.

Corporate Sponsorship Benefits - Celebrate your brand

• Top billing as presenting sponsor in print and digital materials

• Dedicated spotlight in GableStage Digital Newsletter

• Acknowledgement in curtain speeches

• Opportunity to distribute branded merchandise at all performances

• Your logo on the production postcard, poster and website

• Full Color/Black and White Ad(s) in the season’s Playbill

• Tickets to Opening Night, receptions, limited engagements and special events

• Complimentary Tickets to use during the season

• Invitations to rehearsals and table reads

Individual Sponsorship Benefits - Play a Leading Role

• Top billing in print and digital materials

• Your name on the production postcard, poster and GableStage

• website

• Acknowledgement in curtain speeches

• Full Color/Black and White Ads in the Playbill during the season

• Tickets to Opening Night, receptions, limited engagements and

• special events

• Named Sponsorship opportunities for the Opening Night

• Celebration

• Named Sponsorship opportunities to bring GableStage’s

• Shakespeare-in-the-Schools to a Miami-Dade School of your choice

kkramitz@gablestage.org

305-446-1119 ext 307

Impacting Lives

Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport, GableStage has strived to strengthen appreciation for the role theatre plays in the community by prioritizing the development of its educational initiatives. Thanks to a cadre of generous corporate, foundation and individual sponsors, GableStage continues to expand and reimagine opportunities for inspiring optimism and imaginative problem solving for our community. Each season, 6,500 Miami-Dade students and hundreds of adult learners have opportunity to Engage with the Stage at the theatre, at their school, on-line and at community centers near and far.

FOR ADULTS:

Pre-Show Talks | Starting 30-min before every performance, audience members are invited to deep-dive into the production at hand by joining member of artistic team in the "cafe" in front of the theatre.

Post-Show Talk Backs | Immediately following the first Sunday and all Wednesday matinees, please stay for a robust conversation with cast and artistic team.

Speaker Series at The Hub

Old Wicked Songs: The Play I Had to Write – Monday, January 8 – 7pm

A conversation with playwright Jon Marans and Bari Newport

Shalom Ya’ll – Southern Jews and the Cotton Economy – Tuesday, March 26 – 7pm

Dr. Josh Parshall, director of history at the Institute of Southern Jewish Life

Diary of a Production

Join us this season for Diary of a Production: The Lehman Trilogy a deep-dive through the artistic process of creating a production taught by teaching artist, John A Dalton. From script analysis to casting, designing to directing, this class takes adult learners deep into the artistic process of bringing a production to life. In-person classes include 3 rehearsal visits: Initial Read Through, Blocking, and Tech Rehearsals. All other classes are on Zoom. January 29 – March 18 (Virtual + In-person) $80 for subscribers; $120 non-subscribers; $60 for 30yrs and under. Limited Availability. Sign up online or by calling the box office.

Actors Brendan Powers and Rachel Burttram at Coral Reef High School, 2023

Miami Dade students arrive for a matinee, 2023

FOR STUDENTS: Shakespeare-in-the-Schools

For the 11th year, GableStage brings an abridged, contemporary adaptation of a Shakespearian classic to 20+ Miami-Dade Public Schools. With a focus on bullying, the 23/24 production is Macbeth directed by FIU professor Michael Yawney. This partnership with FIU will tour during the month of March 2024 and include two public performances at FIU on February 23 at 7pm and February 24 at 2pm. Audiences are invited public performance at GableStage on March 24 at 8pm.

Mainstage Student Matinees

These special, morning performances introduce high school students to professional, high-quality theatre productions. Miami-Dade public schools are welcome to register through the Miami-Dade Cultural Passport Program. Student matinees for 2023-2024 will be offered for How I Learned What I Learned on October 6, October 12 and October 13 at 10:30am, The Thanksgiving Play on December 1 and December 7 at 10:30am, and Laughs in Spanish on May 24 at 10:30am.

Ignite

Ignite the ambitions of the next generation of theatre artists with this powerful, new initiative. In addition to receiving tickets to all five productions, nominated partner high-schools with serious theatre students, read and study all productions and receive season-long access to GableStage artists and company members.This season we continue our partnership with Coral Reef High School and are excited to partner with Florida Memorial University (FMU) for a special mini-Ignite.

Want to learn more? education@gablestage.org

AUDIENCE SERVICES

Box Office Hours

Tuesday – Friday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Also 3 hours before showtime on Saturday & Sunday performances. boxoffice@gablestage.org

(305) 445-1119

Performance Days & Showtimes

Wednesday 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 8:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 2:00 p.m. (On closing weekends only)

Saturday 8:00 p.m.

Sunday 2:00 p.m.

Concessions are open 30 minutes before showtime.

Accessibility

Accessible seating is available. Assistive listening devices are available for all performances on a first-come basis. Please visit the box office. Large print playbills available.

Accessible bathroom is located outside the theatre, across the driveway under the breezeway.

Discounts

Available for students, teachers, artists, Biltmore members, military families, and groups.

RUSH TICKETS

Students and Biltmore staff may fill any unsold seat, free-of-charge by arriving 1 hour prior to performance times.

GROUPS

Bring a group of 8 or more and save 20-30% on regular ticket prices.

Engagement

WINDOW ON THE WORK | Deep-dive into the production with a member of the artistic team. Pre-show talks begin 30 min before every performance in the theatre “cafe” outside (except opening nights).

AFTER WORDS | Stay for a robust Q & A with the cast immediately following the first Sunday and all Wednesday matinees.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

Join a growing group of active, young arts enthusiasts with diverse backgrounds and careers. Enjoy drinks and appetizers before experiencing a night at the theatre. Secret location revealed after every opening.

HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED PRODUCTION SUPPORT

Assistant Stage Manager

Amanda Hernandez

Costume Coordinator

Marialexia Hernandez

Scenic Paint Charge

Ruby Goldstein

Scenic Construction

Luis Diaz

Paola Esteras

Raul Hernandez

Lissette Lendeborg

Mario Mendez

Gabriel Perez

Stephanie Vazquez

General Electrics

Victor Ernesto Pinto

Quintero

Alexander Ortiz

Tech Audio Engineer

Clarissa Rodriguez

GABLESTAGE STAFF

Artistic

Producing Artistic Director

Bari Newport

Director of Artistic Programming & Education

Tyla Palmer

Resident Dramaturg

Karina Batchelor

Production Director of Operations

Katie Ellison

Technical Director & Assistant

Production Manager

Victoria Murawski

Master Electrician

Art Garcia

Production Intern

Krizia Youn

Advancement

Dir. of Institutional Advancement

Kate Kramitz

Grants Manager

Andrea Dougherty O'Naghten

Marketing & Communications

Marketing Manager

Magnus Stark

Public Relations

Haj Media

Digital Marketing Specialist

Forest Hill Consulting Services

Social Media Specialist

Diana Garle

Business & Audience Services

Business Manager

Corleen Iannazzi

Box Office Manager

Dennis Vasta

Box Office Associate

Luis Diaz

Box Office Associate & Group Sales

Stephanie Vazquez

Streaming

Film Streaming Director

Alexandru Gherman

Video Camera Operator

Lucian Alexandrescu

Magnus Stark Editor

Alexandru Gherman

Contact information

GableStage

1200 Anastasia Avenue, Suite 230

Coral Gables, FL 33134

Box Office: (305) 445-1119

boxoffice@gablestage.com

Media Contact: media@gablestage.org

IN-KIND SUPPORT WISH LIST

There are many ways to support our theatre: you can donate anything from rehearsal/warehouse space to flowers and plants. Donations are tax deductible!

Vehicles

VAN: In addition to being able to bring our work to more locations within our community, having our own van will allow us to transport sets, props and costume pieces from storage to the theatre in no time.

CARS: Out-of-town artists need to be able to get around. At the very least, they need to travel from artist housing to the theatre and the grocery store. Having vehicles of our own would eliminate the need to rent a fleet of cars. Help!

Housing

Have a guest house, vacation house or Airbnb? Housing with kitchens are needed for out-of-town artists staying two weeks or more.

Rehearsal Space

Have a large rec room? We need a mid-size space – 800 sq. ft. or more – to rehearse a play while another production is performing at the theatre.

Warehouse Space

Our theatre is intimate. Outside and inside. Extra warehouse space will help us store furniture, props and other materials used in the productions.

Airline Miles

Help bring out-of-town artists and playwrights to the productions.

Food & Hospitality Gift Cards

Support our artists! Meals are appreciated.

Flowers & Plants

Help beautify the entrance to GableStage! Plants and flowers in planters are welcome! Ready to donate?

Contact us at kkramitz@gablestage.org

NON-PROFIT PRODUCTION PARTNER

GableStage continues its partnerships with area non-profits through “Non-Profit Nights” for each production. Organizations have the opportunity to utilize the production's final dress rehearsal as a fundraising event for their non-profit. The Non-Profit Production Partner for How I Learned What I Learned is:

YWCA South Florida is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Since 1920,YWC A South Florida has been at the forefront of some of South Florida’s most significant social issues and has worked to improve the lives of more than 3.1 million adults and children. We combine programming and advocacy in order to generate institutional change across four key areas: racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; early education; and health and safety of women and girls.

To become a non-profit partner for the 2023-24 season, please contact

Tyla Palmer at tpalmer@gablestage.org

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