Godspell | Garden Theatre

Conceived and Originally Directed by

JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK

Music and New Lyrics by

STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Originally Produced on the New York Stage by

EDGAR LANSBURY STUART DUNCAN JOSEPH BERUH

Director

Music Director

Choreographer

JOSEPH C. WALSH

CHRIS ENDSLEY

JAMES TUUAO

GODSPELL

is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

GODSPELL IN REHEARSAL

SPECIAL THANKS Garden Theatre would like to thank these extraordinary partners, without whom this production of Godspell would not be possible: FX Design Group; 1st Choice Door & Millwork; Toole’s Ace Hardware; Signing Shadows; Victoria Williams and the City of Winter Garden.

There will be one 15-minute intermission.

Warnings: fog and strobe effects As a courtesy to our performers and audience members, please mute and put away all cell phones and other personal electronic devices during the show. Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited within the building.

To best protect the health and safety of everyone at the Garden, masks are required to be worn at all times inside the building. When in public areas such as the lobby and restrooms, please distance yourself from other guests.

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

MUSICAL SYNOPSIS ACT ONE Tower of Babble..............................Socrates, Thomas Aquinas, Gallileo, Davinci, Jonathan Edwards, L. Ron Hubbard, Jean Paul Sartre, Marianne Williamson Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord...............................John the Baptist & Company Save the People................................................................................................ Jesus Day by Day...........................................................................Andrea and Company Learn Your Lessons Well............................................................................Da’Zaria Bless the Lord.......................................................................Janiece and Company All for the Best..............................................................Jesus, Judas and Company All Good Gifts...................................................................Radamés and Company Light of the World....................................................................................Ensemble

ACT TWO Turn Back, O Man........................................................Sarah, Jesus and Company Alas for You...................................................................................................... Jesus

By My Side................................................................Dara, Da’Zaria and Company We Beseech Thee................................................................ Stephen and Company Day by Day (Reprise)...........................................................Andrea and Company On the Willows............................................................................................ Shonda Finale........................................................................................................Company

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THE CAST (In order of appearance) Jesus...........................................................................................................Eddie Ortega John the Baptist/Judas....................................................................Shonda L. Thurman Stephen.............................................................................................. Stephen White Jr. Radamés..............................................................................Radamés Medina Meléndez Elijah....................................................................................................... Elijah Vazquez Andrea......................................................................................................... Andrea Diaz Dara................................................................................................................ Dara Jesso Sarah.................................................................................................. Sarah Beth Ganey Da’Zaria.................................................................................................. Da’Zaria Harris Janiece...................................................................................................Janiece Deveaux

THE PRODUCTION TEAM Director.................................................................................................Joseph C. Walsh Music Director......................................................................................... Chris Endsley Choreographer............................................................................................James Tuuao Scenic Designer................................................................................Tramaine Berryhill Lighting Designer........................................................................................ Alyx Jacobs Costume Designer........................................................................... Rosibel Hernandez Sound Designer.................................................................................Anthony Narciso* Associate Lighting Designer........................................................................... Ben Lowe Stage Manager..................................................................................... Stephanie Elliott Assistant Stage Manager.........................................................................Adrian Griffey House Technician................................................................................... David Clenney Carpenter................................................................................................ Justin Harmon Scenic Artist............................................................................................ Amber Teicher Audio Engineer (A1)..........................................................................Cheyenne Dalton Costume Crew / A2....................................................................... Rebecca L. Johnston Spot Operator.......................................................... Ollie Woodward, Gavin Salisbury

MUSICIANS Percussion.......................................................................................... Joshua Albert Guitar................................................................................................... Greg Pakstis *Member, United Scenic Artists

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Who’s Who in The Cast

JANIECE DEVEAUX (Janiece) is making her Garden Theatre debut. She is currently a college sophomore at the University of Central Florida pursuing a B.F.A. degree in Musical Theatre with a Dance minor. She has been cast in numerous productions including: Scaramouch in Naxos (Ariadne), How to Catch Creation (Riley), Chicago (Velma), and Phantom of the Opera (Meg Giry).

She thanks God and her family for their undying support and love.

ANDREA DIAZ (Andrea) is making her debut at the Garden Theatre! She is a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts with a musical theatre concentration. Previous credits include 9 to 5 (Maria), Beehive (Jasmine), A Chorus Line (Diana Morales), West Side Story (Anita), Grease (Cha-Cha), Sondheim on Sondheim, and Bright Star (Ens, u/s Alice/Mama Murphy). Andrea gives all the glory to God, and would like to thank her family and friends for their continuous love and support. ¡Los amo! www.officialandreadiaz.com @dreagabriela SARAH BETH GANEY (Sarah) is a Florida native who has spent the past several years bouncing around to work with some of Central Florida’s most wonderful theatres. Recently, Sarah finished her first production here at the Garden Theatre as Mona in A Class Act; it was incredibly rewarding and she is very thankful to be back in this space working with incredible people. During the day Sarah is a performer at Legoland Florida, a member of the percussion group, JunNk, and a member of the Opera Orlando 2021 company chorus.

She has also been seen at Theatre Winter Haven in Footloose as Wendy Jo, Legally Blonde as Vivienne Kensington, and Nuncrackers as Sister Amnesia. Although the world has been partially shut down, she was able to perform in Pumpboys and Dinettes as Rhetta at Ocala Civic Theatre with another group of wonderful people. Sarah attended school at Drake University for vocal performance and was fortunate to be given the opportunity to play Alice Ryley in their production of Alice Ryley and Pamina in Die Zauberflöte while there.

DA’ZARIA HARRIS (Da’Zaria) (formerly known as Danielle Harris) is a Florida-based actress. After graduating from American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC she has since performed in many productions. Some performances include Once on this Island at Theater West End, Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees at Universal Studios Orlando, Brightstar Touring theater’s Black History National Tour, Truvy Jones in St. Luke’s Theater production of Steel Magnolias, Julia Felix in Women of Pompeii production by Mad Cow Theater in partnership with the Orlando Museum of Art and Orlando Science Center’s exhibit “Pompeii: The Immortal City,” and her latest performance in the role of Ruth Younger in A Raisin In the Sun at the Garden Theatre. She is beyond grateful to be back on stage and excited to one again perform here at the Garden Theatre. continued on page 11

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Who’s Who in The Cast

DARA JESSO (Dara) is thrilled to make her Garden Theatre debut in Godspell, gloriously combining her love of worship, and her love of the arts! While normally you can find Dara caring for our future generation as a preschool teacher, she never strays far from the theater, and was blessed to have performed in O Wondrous Night and It’s a Wonderful Night for the past two seasons. Dara is so grateful for this opportunity and for the continued love and support of her family and friends!

RADAMÉS MEDINA MELÉNDEZ (Radamés) Radamés was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He studied Audiovisual Communications and Acting in UPRRP, where he was part of the University of PR Traveling Theater. Some of his theatre credits include: Abre tus Ojos, Barrio Arriba, Barrio Abajo, Hand to God, Love’s Labour’s Lost, The Crucible, and The Little Prince, amongst others. He has worked in the tech team for Teatro CeDIn, Plan B Incorporado, Escena Latina, The Black Box Theatre Workshop, Instituto de Arte Escénico, Corporación Teatro Latino, Teatro Caribeño Inc, and Broadway Illusions. His more recents credits include Dylan on the TV show “LabSix”, and Diego on the virtual live experience “RECOMPOSED” last produced by Repertorio Español.

EDDIE ORTEGA (Jesus) Ediberto Ortega is a born and bred Orlando native and FSU Alum. He received his Bachelors in Music Theatre in 2019. He is grateful to be a part of the Godspell family and overjoyed to be working at the Garden for the second time in less than a year. Some of his favorite past credits include Stevie (Ugly Lies the Bone) at the Garden Theatre, Usnavi (In the Heights) at Glow Lyric Theatre, and The Baker (Into the Woods) at McLeod Summer Playhouse. He cannot thank God, this amazing cast, and his dearest family and friends enough for their endless love and support.

SHONDA L. THURMAN (John the Baptist / Judas) is happy to be back home at the Garden, last seen as Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly!.

It is another dream to tell another story that has to do with love. Shonda has been seen on stages at Walt Disney World, Universal and Orlando REP, as well as touring the country as Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol.

She is grateful to the ancestors who have stood before her and whose shoulders she stands on now. Lynn Thigpin, Cicely Tyson, and Ruby Dee, I speak your names. I dedicate this and every performance to the memory of my mother, Sandra L Thurman, and my grandmother, Mazel Ramey, and the one who makes it all possible, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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Who’s Who in The Cast

ELIJAH VAZQUEZ (Elijah) Elijah Vazquez of Hammond, IN, Graduated with a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance, a Dance minor, and a focus in Advanced Playwriting at Niagara University. Some roles include, As You Like It (Orlando), The Drowsy Chaperone (Gangster #2) Chicago (Ensemble/ Dance Captain), Legally Blonde (Kyle, Grandmaster Chad), Little Shop of Horrors (Ensemble/Co-choreographer), Holiday Inn (Ensemble), Flashdance (CC), Mamma Mia! (Ensemble), Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (Scary Big Kid/Rudolpho), Cats (Mr. Mistoffelees), Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble), and the National Tour of The Buddy Holly Story (Ritchie Valens).

STEPHEN WHITE JR. (Stephen) is a newer resident to the Florida area. He is a 2020 graduate of Bethel University in Mishawaka, IN. where he majored in Musical Theatre. He is the Founder of The CH Cabaret Club where he showcases professional cabarets virtually. He is also the 2020 Musical Theatre Region 3 recipient for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

His credits include The Color Purple - Cornstock Theatre (Peoria, Illinois), Dreamgirls - Eastlight Theatre and The Drowsy Chaperone - Bethel University.

He is excited for what the theatre and film world has to offer for his gifts and honored to be a part of his first Garden Theatre production. @SteveFromIG_

Who’s Who in The Production Team JOSEPH C. WALSH (Director) is an award-winning theatre director and educator who is thrilled to be a member of the Garden Theatre team. Most recently he served as the Artistic Director of Arlington Children’s Theatre in Arlington, MA and Wild Oats Productions in the UK. He was the Interim Director of Education at the White Plains Performing Arts Center where he also directed Ghost (starring Natalie Weiss and Steven Grant Douglas) and West Side Story. Joseph directed critically-acclaimed productions of Hairspray and Singin’ in the Rain for the Cork Opera House in Ireland. In 2013 Joseph collaborated with West End star Linzi Hateley to devise and direct Linzi Hateley: True Colors - Life Since Carrie at Saint James Theatre in London and 54 Below in New York, as well as the London revival of Love Story: The Musical, which was nominated for an Off-West End Award for Best Musical. Joseph directed the Off-Broadway premiere of Sonder at The Player’s Theatre and in London’s West End he served as Assistant Director on Coyote on a Fence and Resident Director on When Harry Met Sally (starring Molly Ringwald and Michael Landes). Joseph spent three seasons as the Touring Director for White Horse Theatre, the world’s largest touring educational theatre company, where his work was seen across Europe and Japan.

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Who’s Who in The Production Team CHRIS ENDSLEY (Music Director) is a 30+-year professional Music Director having served as Music Director/Accompanist for Garden Theatre, UCF Conservatory Theatre, Rollins College, Athens Theatre, Orlando Repertory Theatre, Daytona State College, Granbury Opera House (Texas), and Seaside Music Theatre. Chris has music directed some of the Garden’s biggest musicals, including Gypsy, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, La Cage aux Folles, Singin’ in the Rain, Hairspray, Bonnie & Clyde, and Violet. He is currently Organist/Director of Traditional Worship at North Lake Presbyterian Church, Lady Lake and Choral Director at University High School, Orange City. Chris holds a Bachelor of Music from Baylor University, a Master of Music from Florida State University and two additional years of graduate study in performance from Texas Christian University. Chris is a proud member of AFM Local 389. Much love to A.M.E.N.!

JAMES TUUAO (Choreographer) is a Choreographer who has danced his way into TV, silver screens and theme parks across the country. Born and trained on the west coast, his experience with live entertainment began over 15 years ago at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.

Since then, he has shared the stage with a variety of artists including Meghan Trainor, Emma Bunton, Jennifer Hudson, and Paula Abdul in her recent appearance in Impractical Jokers: The Movie. Dance credits also include Walt Disney World Resort (Principle/Chorus), Universal Studios Orlando, Princess Cruise Lines, Latin Grammy Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Tournament of Roses Parade, and Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. His choreography credits include multiple ERAU Latitude Awards (EMBRY-RIDDLE Worldwide), Countdown to Midnight (Metropolis Productions), Predators AFL Dance Team, Booty-Swing (Eklectic Productions), The Little Mermaid (Tuacahn Amphitheater), and Flashdance (Garden Theatre).

TRAMAINE BERRYHILL (Scenic Designer) is a Miami native with 15 years of creating live experiences. His recent design work has been in the live meetings and corporate events industry. “I am looking forward to being back in the Theatre. I like to think of scenery as building playhouses out of the ideas of playwrights, directors and designers. We create a three dimensional, functional space for us to play in. A space where as we play, artists further develop and analyze the relationships, economics, injustices, happiness and pains that we experience in our communities.

As an active member in my community I want to have a direct effect on the advancement of our craft, because of its power in the community.”

ALYX JACOBS (Lighting Designer) is an Orlando based lighting designer whose work encompasses theater, television, theme parks, corporate and live events. His work can be seen in many theaters across Florida including the Garden Theatre, Orlando Repertory Theatre, Orlando Shakes, Theater at St. Lukes, and many more. Recent Garden Theater credits include Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, Gypsy, and Annie. Alyx’s television credits include live broadcasts for ESPN, HBO, CBS Sports, PBS, BounceTV, USA Network, Univision, WWE Network, and Twitch TV, among others. His recent television credits include Top Rank Boxing on ESPN, Super Smash Bros.

World Championship, The Overwatch World Cup, Heroes of the Storm Global Championships, and Solo Boxeo UniMäs. Alyx has been the lighting director for live music artists including Kings of Leon, Macklemore, Train, Lindsey Stirling, and others. His work can also be seen in newly opened attractions at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park and other themed experiences around Orlando. continued on page 17

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Who’s Who in The Production Team ROSIBEL HERNANDEZ (Costume Designer) is very excited to be designing her first show at the Garden Theatre! She has many previous credits as wardrobe chief at the Garden, including A Class Act, Ugly Lies the Bone, and Hello, Dolly!. Occasionally, Rosibel works as a stitcher at the Orlando REP, and this summer she will be working as a stitcher at American Players Theatre in Wisconsin. Rosibel has a B.F.A. from the University of Central Florida with a focus in costume technology.

ANTHONY NARCISO (Sound Designer) is a Sound Designer and Composer based out of Orlando, FL. Anthony routinely designs for Norwegian Cruise Lines, Theatre at St. Luke’s, and Auburn University. He is also the seasonal designer for both Garden Theatre and Orlando REP. Anthony previously served as sound designer for the Texas Shakespeare Festival from 2013-2018.

Recent credits include Vote? and Pete the Cat at Orlando REP; Children of Eden and Mary Poppins at St. Luke’s; A Raisin in the Sun and Ugly Lies the Bone at Garden Theatre; and New Day Dawning at Auburn University. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology from UCF and is a proud member of United Scenic Artists.

BEN LOWE (Associate Lighting Designer) Ben is a student at UCF in the BFA Theatre Design Program, focusing on lighting and video design with a minor in Digital Media and will graduate next spring. Most recently with the Garden Theatre, Ben was the Assistant Lighting Designer for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical and the Lighting Designer for Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. STEPHANIE ELLIOTT (Stage Manager) is extremely grateful to be back at the Garden Theatre for her third production! Previous credits include Hello, Dolly! (ASM; Garden Theatre), Pete the Cat (ASM; Orlando REP), A Christmas Carol (ASM; Garden Theatre), How I Became a Pirate (ASM; Orlando REP), Ghost the Musical (ASM; Theater West End), Florida Man (SM; Brown Dog Productions at Orlando Fringe 2019), The Polar Express Train Ride Orlando (SM; 2018), POP! (SM; SeaWorld 2017), Camp Rock (SM; Orlando REP), Rock the Presidents (ASM; Orlando REP). To Max, Eko, Fox and Rae: 1434.

ADRIAN GRIFFEY (Assistant Stage Manager) is a Florida native and Valencia College Alumni.

Some of his past experiences include ASM over at Ocala Civic Theatre for their production of A Christmas Carol, and Production Assistant at Arkansas Repertory Theatre for their 2019-2020 season.

This is his first show at Garden Theatre.

DAVID CLENNEY (House Technician) has been a part of the Garden since La Cage aux Folles, and is working on his 33rd show with the company. As a native of Orlando he has thoroughly enjoyed participating in the growth of the theatre community in the area. David attended Seminole State and the University of Central Florida. He would like to thank his family, friends, and you for your support of the arts.

JUSTIN HARMON (Carpenter) is excited to build another set for the Garden Theatre! Justin graduated from Valencia College’s Entertainment Design & Technology program in 2018. Justin is a freelancer around Orlando working many shows at multiple venues and music festivals. In his free time, Justin enjoys bowling and playing video games. continued on page 18

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AMBER TEICHER (Scenic Artist) has been a scenic artist in Orlando for the last 10 years. Her work can be seen at many theaters throughout Florida including the Orlando Repertory Theatre and Orlando Shakes, as well as Universal Studios and Disney. She recently painted a mural for Atlanta Aquarium and helped work on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This is her second show at the Garden and she is excited to be here.

CHEYENNE DALTON (Audio Engineer) is an audio engineer based out of Orlando, Florida with a penchant for children’s theatre, rock musicals, and anything fast-paced. Throughout her decade of mixing, her favorite shows have been Assassins, A Year with Frog and Toad, Chicago, and The Full Monty. This is her fourth production with the Garden Theatre.

REBECCA L JOHNSTON (Costume Crew / A2) Rebecca is excited to be joining the Garden Theatre. She currently works for Gaylord Palms Resort and Water Park as a Special Events Coordinator with the Entertainment Team. She has worked for Hershey Entertainment, Universal Orlando, and Walt Disney Entertainment. She recently joined the Orlando Independent Filmmakers group, and is working as a production assistant on some local short films. She is also a member of the Stage Managers’ Association. Rebecca is very grateful for this opportunity to work on Godspell.

OLLIE WOODWARD (Spot Operator) is excited to be back for her fourth production at the Garden Theatre! She’d like to give special thanks to her family and friends for always encouraging her to follow her passion, and to the Garden for allowing her the opportunity to be part of such an amazing cast and crew!

GAVIN SALISBURY (Spot Operator) Gavin Salisbury is grateful to return to the Garden for his second production this season. He previously ran spot op for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. He first fell in love with all roles backstage while a member of West Orange High School’s Thespian Troupe 1983 working on Curtains. In his spare time he enjoys collecting vinyls, playing electric guitar, and Boy Scouts.

JOSHUA ALBERT (Percussion) A native of Daytona Beach, Florida, Josh has been a part of the music community in Central Florida for over 20 years. Josh attended Stetson University in Deland under Dr. Marja Kerney and composition with Dr. Sydney Hodkinson and Manuel Demurga. Josh received his masters at UCF studying under the greats like Dr. Thad Anderson, Jeff Moore, and Kirk Gay. Percussion has always been a focus, however, Josh can also be found composing and playing jazz piano around Orlando. Josh has been invited around the world as a guest artist, including an invite in 2019 to Hong Kong, China. Josh holds the principal spot with the Space Coast Symphony, and, along with a private studio, Josh is also the Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Seminole State College in Sanford, Florida. In his spare time, Josh can be found Jet Skiing around Orlando and completing indie video game and documentary soundtracks.

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GREG PAKSTIS (Guitar) Greg’s credits include 20 years at Walt Disney World (Kids of the Kingdom, Tarzan Rocks, Epcot), Sarasota Orchestra, Orlando Repertory Theatre, Paul Vesco and Vic Bird Orchestras. A commercial freelance player for over 35 years, he works solo and in ensemble for contractors and agents playing shows and backing up name acts. He was last seen at the Garden Theatre onstage in the production of Jesus Christ Superstar and is regarded for his feel and sense of time/ensemble.

AUTHOR BIOS JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK John-Michael Tebelak originally wrote Godspell as his Masters Thesis project at Carnegie-Mellon in 1971. Subsequently, he directed productions of Godspell at La MaMa Theatre, the Cherry Lane Theatre, the Promenade Theatre, and on Broadway. He received the 1971 Drama Desk award for Most Promising Director. In 1972, Mr. Tebelak directed the play, Elizabeth I on Broadway, and offBroadway staged The Glorious One in 1975 and Ka-Boom in 1980. He is also co-writer of the 1973 film of Godspell with David Greene. He was dramaturg for the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York and staged liturgical drama there, and the church’s theatre bears his name. JohnMichael Tebelak died April 2, 1985 of a heart attack in New York City.

STEPHEN SCHWARTZ Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics for the current Broadway hit Wicked, and has also contributed music and/or lyrics to Godspell, Pippin, The Magic Show, The Baker’s Wife, Working (which he also adapted and directed), Rags, and Children of Eden. He collaborated with Leonard Bernstein on the English texts for Bernstein’s Mass and wrote the title song for the play and movie Butterflies Are Free. For children, he has written songs for two musicals, Captain Louie and My Son Pinocchio.

He has also worked in film, collaborating with Alan Menken on the songs for Disney’s Enchanted as well as the animated features Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and writing the songs for the DreamWorks animated feature The Prince of Egypt. His first opera, Seance On A Wet Afternoon, was produced at Opera Santa Barbara and New York City Opera. A book about his career, “Defying Gravity,” has been released by Applause Books. Mr. Schwartz has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . Awards include three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and a tiny handful of tennis trophies.

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MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior™ shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students. MTI maintains its global headquarters in New York City with additional offices in London (MTI Europe) and Melbourne (MTI Australasia).

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Rebecca Roper Proscenium Arch There is a physical space in the theatre that serves as a bridge between the audience and the actors. It is called a proscenium arch - a gateway and connector. The proscenium of the Garden is named in honor of our Founding Board President’s 18 years of volunteer service, leadership and a passion for the arts that changed a community.

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Resident Artist ($150+ Gifts) Adam Graham Alice Williams and Debbie Zutter Allan and Jane Clayman Amazon Hose and Rubber Company Andrea Canny Angela Pryor Anita Jackson Anne Delvillano April England Arielle Schmidt Barbara Whittier Bea Hoelle-Hawes Beth and Thomas Raterman Bill Kercher Blaine Strickland Chris Randazzo and Frank Alexander Clayton Rice Danielle Hollander Debra Mauget Debra O’Grattan Dennis and Beverly Salmon Devra Pickett Donna Raymond George and Ann Green Ginger and Dennis Pelegrimas Gregory Kelsoe Irv Lipscomb Jack Chen Janice Peterson

Jeff and Gwenn Hamilton Jens Klingen JoAnna and Carlos Costa Jody Burttram John and Sharyn Murphy John Dash John Thompson Karen Freiberg Karen Rossi Kathleen Singleton Kathy Lamkin Kay Matin Kenneth Hierman Lanny Reddick Laura Lichtenberger Thomas Linda and Chase Chastain Linda Wells Lisa Evans Lorena Byrd Lori Pello Maclaine Trevor and Traci Fund Matthew Chin and Parker Sims-Chin Matthew Erickson Melinda Antalek Michael and Patricia Mariconda Mike and Vicki Gillett Myron and Sherry Thaden Nick and Jane Ronan NY Bagel and Pizza

Pamela and Douglas Miller Pamela Spears Patricia Hughes Patricia Kohnke Patrick Anderson and Charles Hunter Peggy Tepper Philip Toal Randy and Chris Borek Richard and Jill Devins Richard and Martha Kessler Rick Wertsching Robert and Kay Black Rochelle Coleman Ron and Nancy Chastain Rosemary Blankenhorn Sandra Chambers Shane and Jessica Locke Shannon Hoagland Shirley K Piercy Stacia Wake Sue Jacoberger Susan Gant Susan VanderJagt Terrence and Joan Murphy Vernon Swartsel Walt and Sue Herscher William Hermann

JOIN OUR GARDEN PATRON PROGRAM As a non-profit organization working to inspire a discovery in each of us through innovative, impactful, and inclusive theatrical experiences and community partnerships, the Garden Theatre receives only 50% of its annual revenues from ticket sales. The remaining 50% comes in the form of donations from people just like you!

Help support our work by contributing to our sustainability as well as impactful artistic experiences for all cast, crew, audiences, volunteers, students, and others involved in our vital programs.

MAKE A GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT We invite you to join the Garden Patron Program and receive a variety of exclusive opportunities to interact with our artists and to experience first-hand the work you make possible.

• L uminary Circle ($2,000+ Gifts) - Gain the richest experience with personalized access to the creative process.

• Producer’s Club ($1,000+ Gifts) - Host friends prior to a performance with a private pre-show reception in Garden’s fabulous mezzanine.

• Featured Star ($500+ Gifts) - Enjoy individualized customer service, plus invites to backstage tours and cast meet-and-greets.

• Resident Artist ($150+ Gifts) - Deepen your access with invitations to season-opening celebrations and private events throughout the season.

ROOT DONORS Just as roots are vital to a garden’s growth, our Root Donors are vital to Garden Theatre’s prosperity.

Donors who are acknowledged through permanent recognition on our donor tree have contributed $5,000 or above to the Garden Theatre Restoration Campaign between 2004 and January 15, 2015, OR have bestowed a one-time cash donation of at least $10,000. The gifts of these donors contribute to future developments and growth of the Garden Theatre for years to come.

T H R E E WAY S T O G I V E : 1. Donate online at gardentheatre.org/donate 2. Mail a check to 160 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787 3. Email development@gardentheatre.org

Omissions are not intentional. List to the left includes names of donors who donated between April 12, 2020 - April 12, 2021.

To make your gift in installments, please email development@gardentheatre.org.

Community Partners

EDGEWATER HOTEL Garden Theatre is supported in part by individual donors; the Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program; the State of Florida, Department of State, division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council of Arts and Culture; and United Arts of Central Florida, home of OrlandoAtPlay.com and UAArtsEd.com.

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United Arts Donor Recognition - 2020 United Arts of Central Florida, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports more than 60 arts and cultural organizations by raising and distributing funds, securing and facilitating contracts for services, including life-changing K to 12th-grade educational programming, and providing technical assistance and administrative and advisory services.

Since its inception, United Arts has invested more than $162 million in local arts and cultural organizations, and through them, the diverse Central Florida community. United Arts is deeply grateful to all of its donors and community partners for their investment in and support of Central Florida’s nonprofit creative industry and the enormous impact it has on our lives each and every day.

Corporate and Government Donors Trustees ($100,000+) City of Orlando and Employees Darden Restaurants, Inc. and the Darden Restaurants Foundation Orange County, Florida and Employees Orange County Public Schools and Employees University of Central Florida Walt Disney World Resort, The Walt Disney Company Foundation and Employees Associate Trustees ($50,000 - $99,999) Bank of America Duke Energy, the Duke Energy Foundation and Employees Florida Blue Florida Department of State Lowndes and Employees Mary Palmer & Associates, LLC The Massey Services Family and Team Members - Andrea Massey-Farrell and James Farrell Chairman’s Circle ($25,000 - $49,999) Embrace Families CBC Frontline Insurance, Lanier and LaVoyce Porter Orlando Magic and Employees Wells Fargo and Employees

President’s Circle ($10,000 - $24,999) City of Winter Park Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Orlando Health OUC - The Reliable One and Employees The School District of Osceola County Synexus Universal Orlando and the Universal Orlando Foundation Platinum Circle ($7,500 - $9,999) University of Florida Gold Circle ($5,000 - $7,499) CITY Commercial - Heidi and Lee Zerivitz Crystal Photonics Dean Mead Employees Fifth Third Bank KPMG, LLP and Employees Publix Super Markets Charities Tupperware Brands Silver Circle ($2,500 - $4,999) Amazon Hose & Rubber Company Baker Barrios Architects, Inc. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC Employees Ernst & Young LLP Fairwinds Credit Union and Employees MSL CPAs & Advisors

Orlando Science Center Employees United Arts of Central Florida Employees The Vaughn Group WBQ Design & Engineering, Inc. Bronze Circle ($1,000 - $2,499) ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Chepenik Financial Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. Different Perspective Give.Local.Love Hubbard Construction Company Jill S. Schwartz & Associates, P.A. Jill S. Schwartz Knit and Stitch Meritage Homes Pineloch Management Corporation Premiere Show Group Rockwell Automation Rollins College Sara Brady Seay Business Solutions, LLC Six The Agency Stonebridge Financial Planning Group, LLC Valencia College

Gifts as of June 30, 2020

We thank the following corporations and individuals for their in-kind donations and services: Lindsay Abt, Ernst & Young LLP; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts; Enzian; Linda Ferrone, OUC - The Reliable One; Stephanie Ghertner, Darden Restaurants; Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando; iHeart Media; Mark A. Jones, Orlando Health; Brendan Lynch, Lowndes; Mears Transportation; Daniel J. O’Keefe, MSL CPAs & Advisors; Orlando Shakes; Silver Bullet Tech Pros LLC; Watermark Publishing Group Inc.

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Garden Theatre Staff & Board of Directors STAFF Joseph C. Walsh Artistic Director

Jim Zervas Technical Director

Box Office Associates

Elisa Spencer-Kaplan Managing Director

Candice Bailey Manager of Integrated Communications

Sue Foster

Jason Golinsky Production Manager

Jana Goupil Group Sales Manager

Evan Valle Front of House and Company Manager

Lori Weaver Grants Specialist Chris Cutillar Digital Specialist

Nick Bazo Education Director

Mary Jones Shelley Malone House Managers

Kim Kiraly Erica Nowak Lori Pello Kristen Pena Devin Scott

Kim Kiraly Volunteer Coordinator

Brian Fallon Event Manager

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair Ray Fournier Walt Disney World Resort® Vice Chair Wes Catlett-Miller Wiley Treasurer Keith Davenport Production Executive, Public & Private Sector Events Secretary Susan Haugen Stetson University

Wendy Givoglu Valencia College Andrew Hardy Disney Cruise Line

Keith Smith The Walt Disney Company

Larry Henrichs Visit Orlando (Retired)

Wayne Weinberg Rollins College

Matthew E. Jassak Foley & Lardner LLP

Todd Wheeler Wheeler Projects, Inc.

Meka King and Felichia Chivaughn Central Florida Entertainment Advocacy (CFEA)

Emeritus Trustees:

James Mallonee House of Blues Entertainment

Jo Ann Ankoviak AdventHealth Apopka / Winter Garden Allie Braswell The Braswell Group

Bill Hayden Universal Orlando

Greg Mason Orlando Economic Partnership Christina McGuirk Health Central Hospital Dr. Jeffery Redding University of Central Florida

Founding Board President Becky Roper Pilars Martini Barbara Roper Contour Groves Junior Board Members Aiden Bjortvedt Caitriona Fallon Valarie Kutemeier

David J. Romano, Ph.D. Barry University

With Many Thanks to our Wonderful Volunteers!

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