Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
PIPPIN
NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
For years, I have wanted to bring the beauty of American Sign Language onto the stage and into a production I was directing. The opportunity didn’t present itself ... until now.
When I was planning my first season back at the Garden, Pippin was at the top of my list as a show we should produce. I had been in a production many, many moons ago and two songs from the show were sung to my wife, Tara, and me at our wedding. (Sung, in fact, by our Board Chair, Rich Taylor and his amazing wife, Andy). So, Pippin means a great deal to me for many reasons.
As I began my deep dive into the show, its origins, and its history, it became clear to me that this was a story that could be illuminated in such an interesting way by making Pippin deaf. I had found my project, and I set out to bring it to the Garden stage.
Stephen Schwartz, when talking about the show, discussed how the Players are voices in Pippin’s head. This piqued my interest and made me look at the show differently. Whereas most productions go the route of a group of players presenting a story to an audience, I wanted to explore the idea of a troubled, young man who is searching for his place in the world and who thinks his life has to be extraordinary in order for it to be worth living. And what he finds is that happiness was never over there. It was always right where he was. Happiness didn’t need to be difficult to achieve. It could be simple and easy.
It would not have been possible to bring this show to life without a great deal of help and education. I surrounded myself with members of the d/Deaf community and individuals who work with the community. This process has been daunting and joyous, and I would not change a thing about it. I have gone beyond loving the visual beauty of ASL and have come to better understand what it means to be deaf by working with my Director of Artistic Sign Language, Michelle Mary Schaefer, our deaf actors, Lane and Treshelle, our interpreters who are led by our champion, Brian Truitt, and our hearing artists. It has been the education of a lifetime, and it is not over. My dream for the Garden is to be a beacon for inclusivity and, in order to do that, it MUST include artists with disabilities. Without them in the conversation, the discussion falls short.
I am excited for you to experience our Pippin. A great deal of love, respect, determination, and passion has gone into this project. My hope is that you feel all of that radiating from the Garden stage tonight.
Rob Winn Anderson Direction and Musical Staging
SETTING
1968, 780 A.D. and thereabouts Haight Ashbury, the Holy Roman Empire and thereabouts
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
“Magic to Do” ...........................................................................
Leading Player(s) and The Players
“Corner of the Sky” .................................................................................................................. Pippin
“War Is a Science” ............................................................................................... Charles and Pippin
“Glory” .............................................................................................
Leading Player(s) and Soldiers
“Simple Joys” .................................................................... Leading Player(s) and Flower Children
“No Time at All” .......................................................................................... Berthe and The Players
“With You” .................................................................................................... Pippin and The Players
“Spread a Little Sunshine” .................................................................................................... Fastrada
“Morning Glow” ....................................................................................................................... Pippin
ACT TWO
“On the Right Track”
Leading Player(s) and Pippin
“Kind of Woman” .................................................................................. Catherine and The Players
“Extraordinary” Pippin
“Prayer for a Duck” ................................................................................................ Pippin and Theo
“Love Song” .................................................................................................... Pippin and Catherine
“I Guess I’ll Miss the Man” ................................................................................................ Catherine
“Think About Your Life (Finale)” .................................................................................... Company
“Theo’s Corner” ............................................................................................................................ Theo Bows ...................................................................................................................................... Company
THE CAST
Pippin ....................................................................................................... LANE BREIMHORST
Pippin Shadow ............................................................................................ EDWIN J. PEREZ II
Leading Player (Pull)......................................................................... TRESHELLE EDMOND*
Leading Player (Push) .................................................................................. REMI VERONICA
Charlemagne ................................................................................... CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL
Fastrada............................................................................................................ TAY ANDERSON
Lewis .................................................................................................... CLAUDIO MEDINA JR.
Berthe ........................................................................................................ MEGAN ORLOWSKI
Catherine ........................................................................................................SAMM CARROLL
Theo..........................................................................................................CALLAHAN TAYLOR
The Players
SAMUEL SPARE, KATIE DAVIS, MAIKY AYALA, ASPEN THOMPSON, CAMERON JAYE, KATE MOBLEY
Understudies
For Leading Player: KATIE DAVIS For Fastrada: KATE MOBLEY
For Lewis: SAMUEL SPARE For Berthe: ASPEN THOMPSON For Catherine: TAY ANDERSON
*Member of ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
SPECIAL THANKS
The Garden Theatre would like to thank these extraordinary partners, without whom this production of Pippin would not be possible: Nth Degree Design and Visual fx, Inc., Opera Orlando, Westgate Blue Tree Resort, Mennello Museum of American Art, Tracey Morrissey, City of Winter Garden, and Toole’s Ace Hardware.
There will be one 15-minute intermission.
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.
ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Direction and Musical Staging........................................................ ROB WINN ANDERSON
Artistic Sign Language Translation and Direction ............ MICHELLE MARY SCHAEFER
Music Direction ......................................................................................... CHRIS E. ENDSLEY
Choreography ............................................................................ CINDY BONNETT WILSON
Intimacy Direction ........................................................................................... NICOLE PERRY
Audio Design ..................................................................................... ANTHONY NARCISO**
Lighting Design ......................................................................................... GEORGE JACKSON
Scenic Design ....................................................................................................... MIHAI CIUPE
Costume Design ............................................................................................J. ETHAN HENRY
Hair & Make-Up Design .......................................................... MARK ADAM RAMPMEYER
Properties Design ...................................................................................... DAKOTA BOTHUN
Video Design ................................................................................................. AMBER WILKINS
Production Stage Manager ........................................................................... MICHELLE SHEA
Assistant Stage Manager / Child Wrangler..........................................EMMA MILLHOLLIN
Super Titles ............................................................................................... SHAUNESSY QUINN
ASL Interpreters................................................................................... BRIAN TRUITT (Lead), CHRISTOPHER COSTA, CHRISTOPHER CUPPLES, SUSANNAH JAFFE, JENNIFER KAMIN, GENAERE LOWERY, COREY WYS
Technical Director .......................................................................................WILLIAM SPRATT
Company Manager .................................................................................... DARLA HAYWARD
Master Electrician / Lighting Programmer & Board Op ..................... MADISON RAMSEY
Light Hang Crew ......... DAMIEN CUMMINGS, AUSTIN ABEL, TAYLOR FALZARANO
Audio Engineer (A1) ............................................................................................. SOL RAMOS
Audio Assistant (A2) / Run Crew ................................................................ASHLEY BISHOP
Master Carpenter................................................................................................. BRETT DAVIS
Carpenter Assistant / Painter ...........................................................................NICK ALLISON
Scenic Load-in Crew ............................................................ BRETT DAVIS, NICK ALLISON
Scenic Artists ...................................... MIHAI CIUPE, CAROLINE CLAY, JOEY COOMBS
Costume Run Crew Lead..............................................................................KEISHA MCNAIR
Wig & Make-Up Lead / Costume Repair .......................................... ZACHARY MITCHELL
Costume Run Crew ................................................................................................ SAGE MILES
Run Crew Chief ................................................................................. ZACHARY BERGERON
Costume Run Crew ............................................................BROOKE DEBEER, SAGE MILES
Run Crew Swing ............................................................................................ LIV NUNZIANTE
Spot Operators ................................................CHRISTOPHER KINDRED, DON SALMON
Electrician.............................................................................................. DAMIEN CUMMINGS
Light Hang ...................................... SOL RAMOS, AUSTIN ABEL, TAYLOR FALZORANO
**Member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
LANE BREIMHORST (Pippin) is a graduate of Carthage College with a BA in Music Theatre, Costume Design Minor. His Carthage Credits include Legally Blonde (Igor/Nikos/Bruiser Puppeteer/Warner u/s), Something Rotten! (Snug), and Patience and Fortitude (Oro). His professional credits include Tuck Everlasting (Hugo/Jesse u/s), Children of a Lesser God (Orin), Lulu and the Long Walk (Steve), and Much Ado About Nothing (Boy/Watch 1) at Hope Repertory Theatre in Holland, MI and Addy & Uno (Seemore) at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI. Lane is so excited to be part of such a fun show at Garden Theatre and to bring representation of diverse actors onto the stage. He would like to thank his closest friends and family for always being his biggest fans. IG: @musical.lane
EDWIN J. PEREZ II (Pippin Shadow), an Orlando-based actor, is honored to be a part of bringing the character of Pippin to life in this Garden Theatre production. His past roles include Charley Kringas in Merrily We Roll Along at Valencia College, Arnold in The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System with TheaterWorksUSA, where he had the wonderful opportunity to travel the country on a national tour, and Dickon in The Secret Garden with Central Florida Vocal Arts. Edwin is grateful for the chance to contribute to this production and to tell this beautiful story through a different lens. He sincerely thanks his friends and family for their endless love and support. Especially his sisters Melodie and Mikayla for always pushing him to be a better man and performer. @edwinjperezll
TRESHELLE EDMOND*
(Leading Player (Pull)) is thrilled to make her debut at the Garden Theatre alongside an incredible cast and crew. Diagnosed with profound hearing loss at 18 months, she made her Broadway debut in Deaf West’s Spring Awakening revival and has also appeared in Children of a Lesser God and For Colored Girls (notably as an understudy). Off-Broadway, her performances include The Colored Museum, Another Kind of Silence, What Came After, and Say It Ain’t So, written by Nikki Brake-Silla. Treshelle also starred in Deaf Broadway’s productions of Rent (ensemble) and Once on This Island (Ti Moune) at Lincoln Center. On screen, Treshelle has been featured in TV shows like “House M.D.,” “Glee,” and “Master of None” (Season 2) and appeared in the film “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.” Beyond acting, she created and performed her one-woman show, “Light Up Within,” in New York and Los Angeles. Follow her journey on Instagram @TreshelleEdmond.
REMI
VERONICA (Leading Player (Push)) Remi Veronica is a New York-based actress and is making her Garden Theatre debut as the Leading Player! Favorite credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (“Uptown” Singer/ Shirelle); Sister Act (Deloris Van Cartier); and After Happily Ever After (Original OffBroadway Cast). She believes that the arts’ ability to be inclusive and accessible is essential and is thrilled to be taking part in this ASL-incorporated production. She sends gratitude to her fellow artists and loved ones for their faith and support! @remiveronica www.remiveronica.com
*Member of ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL (Charlemagne) Christopher Russell is thrilled to be returning to the Garden Theatre this summer! Past favorite credits include touring: Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, Avram in Fiddler on the Roof. Regional: Jim in All Shook Up, Don in Singin’ in the Rain, and Jerry in The Full Monty. Aside from performing, Christopher is a composer and orchestrator whose most recent work can be heard on the NPR podcast The Last Ride. He’s also a teaching artist with the Garden Theatre. Check us out at https://gardentheatre.org/education/. Much love to his Garden Theatre family and, as always, to his amazing wife and fellow performer, Megan Orlowski.
TAY ANDERSON (Fastrada / Catherine U/S) is thrilled to be back at the Garden! Favorite Garden Theatre credits include: Bonnie in Bonnie and Clyde, Penny in Hairspray, and Ambrosia Pilar in A Tennessee Walk. Other favorite credits include: Enid in Legally Blonde: The Musical, Ethel in 42nd Street (Maine State Music Theatre); Marge Gelman in Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Katy Lane Murphy in Honky Tonk Laundry, Peggy Jones in The Andrews Brothers, Jeanne Coyne in What A Glorious Feeling, Lois Franklin in Life Could Be A Dream (Winter Park Playhouse). “Much love to my incredible family, Mom, Dad, CK, and Kaycee!”
CLAUDIO MEDINA JR. (Lewis) From Argentina and making his Garden debut, Claudio embarked on his acting and musical career in acclaimed productions such as The Hunchback of Paris (2006), Puss in Boots (2007), Strawberry Mouth (2008), Colonia (2015), Jesus Christ Superstar (2015), Chess (2016), and Something Wicked (2015) across Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America with shows like Tease (2019), Written in the Stars (2019), Amor Cubano (2020), Epic Rock (2020), CAZAHIT! Live (2021) and Afterglow (2024). Now in New York City, he studies at the Actor’s Gym Studio.
MEGAN ORLOWSKI (Berthe) Megan is elated to be joining the Orlando theatre community. Touring credits: Fiddler of the Roof, The Wizard of Oz. Regional favorites: Stepping Out, Steel Magnolias, Crazy For You, Dixie Swim Club. Megan is a teaching artist at the Garden Theatre and the author of thirty-one novels. Find her books on MeganORussell.com. Love to her husband, Christopher.
SAMM
CARROLL (Catherine) Samm is ecstatic to be a part of her first show at the Garden Theatre. A New York native, she has performed professionally for the last 15 years all around the country and she is thrilled to continue that journey here in Florida. Past favorite credits include: Trixie in the National Tour of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Violet in Violet, Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, and Louise in Gypsy. Thank you to her supportive friends and family, husband, Jeremy, for helping her continue to follow her dreams, and her 85 lb bulldog, Stanley, for being so very sweet.
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CALLAHAN TAYLOR (Theo) is thrilled to be part of this production of Pippin! At just 11 years old, he has already performed in numerous shows, including Michael Banks in Mary Poppins, Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, and Jack in Into the Woods. When he’s not performing, he loves video games, swimming, and spending time with his family and friends. He extends his gratitude to the amazing cast and Pippin team for this wonderful opportunity and thanks his family and teachers for all their support. “Enjoy the show!” @itscallahantaylor
SAMUEL SPARE (Player / Lewis U/S) is happy to be back at the Garden after previously being seen in All Shook Up. You might have also seen him recently in the Orlando Fringe Festival in both How the Grinch Killed Christmas (Carson) and Wrong Turn: A Finals Girls Cabaret (Sexy Slasher 1/ Comm Control) which won Patrons Pick. You can also find him around Universal Orlando Resort performing. Other credits include: The Florida Regional Premiere of Tootsie (Max), Hairspray (Link Larkin), A Chorus Line (Mike), and many more. Thank you to this amazing cast and crew for this very special show. This one is dedicated to his ever-supporting friends who keep uplifting him and telling him that he always has some stories to tell and magic to do.
KATIE DAVIS (Player / Leading Player U/S) is so excited to be making her Garden Theatre debut! Originally from Tampa Bay, she also holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ. She was most recently the Woman 1 Cover for The World Goes ‘Round at Florida Studio Theatre. Her most notable experience was playing Yvonne/Harriet Pawling in the bold dance forward reimagining of Sunday in the Park with George at Axelrod PAC; directed/choreographed by Eamon Foley, starring Broadway’s Graham Phillips and Talia Suskauer. Favorite credits: Annas (Jesus Christ Superstar), Claire De Loone (On the Town), Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady), Stepmother (Into the Woods), Sergeant (Pirates of Penzance), Hucklebee (Fantasticks). katiegdavis.com | IG: @_katie.davis
MAIKY AYALA (Player) is a Puerto Rican dancer. He started training at the age of 18. He has trained with Alvin Ailey, ABT, and BDC in their summer intensive programs. Previous credits include In the Heights, Evita, Memphis, and Hairspray He’s also danced backup for Linda Eder, Taylor Dayne, and many more. This is Maiky’s first production with Garden Theatre. He’s really excited to be a part of this production of Pippin.
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ASPEN THOMPSON (Player / Berthe U/S ) Aspen Thompson is delighted to be returning to the Garden stage, having recently performed in their production of All Shook Up. Aspen studied at Utah Valley University where she received a BFA in Acting. She also has experience as a choreographer and a dramaturg. Previous acting credits include: Nina (The Seagull), Regan (King Lear), Olive (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Miss Scarlet (Clue), and Juliet (The Diaries of Romeo and Juliet.)
CAMERON JAYE (Player) is so excited to be making his debut at the Garden Theatre! Recent credits include Carousel at the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton and 42nd Street with HRT in Daytona! He is a born and raised Floridian and a dancer for ME Dance Company. He’s been dancing since age 2 and doing theatre since the age of 10! “My love for theatre and dance is huge part of who I am. I’m so excited to share this story with you all and I hope you enjoy the show!” IG: cameronjayee
KATE MOBLEY (Player / Fastrada U/S) is thrilled to be returning this season, most recently seen on the Garden Theatre stage in All Shook Up (Ensemble, Natalie U/S). Following the past year, she has been involved in productions such as Rent (Mimi Marquez) at the Rise Above Arts Centre in Sarasota, FL and The Prom (Shelby) at the University of Central Florida. @katemobleyt on Instagram.
WHO’S WHO IN THE CREATIVE
TEAM
ROB WINN ANDERSON (Direction and Musical Staging) Rob is honored to continue his creative relationship with the Garden Theatre as Producing Creative Director. As a playwright, Rob has been a Winner and Finalist for some of theater’s most prestigious awards and development programs. In one theatrical season, Rob had five productions of four of his full-length plays produced (quite a feat for a relatively unknown artist). His play, A Tennessee Walk, was produced at the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre as well as Jacksonville State University, and then at this very theater. A Fine Line had its world premiere at the Clockwise Theatre in Waukegan, IL. A Little Princess – Sara’s Heart was produced as Boone High School’s fall play. And Alice Lost in Wonderland (now Shattered Alice) premiered at the Garden Theatre as part of the Beth Marshall Presents season to an impressive audience response. Rob’s selected directorial works include: Billy Elliot; The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Bonnie and Clyde; The Legend of Georgia McBride; Singin’ in the Rain; The Whale (Regional Premiere); Christmas by Committee; Hairspray, the Broadway Musical; Alice Lost in Wonderland; Biloxi Blues; Legally Blonde; The Wizard of Oz; The Borrowers; Steppin’ Out with Irving Berlin; Crazy for Gershwin; Dracula; She Loves Me; Shipwrecked; Superior Donuts (Southeastern USA Regional premiere); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Southeastern USA Regional premiere); The Matchmaker; The Rainmaker; An Inspector Calls; The Paper Bag Princess; A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas: James and the Giant Peach; The Queen’s Physician; Almost, Maine; After Juliet; Maryland; Shatter the Sky; Noodling Inspiration; The Sandman Says Goodnight; A Turber Carnival; Anne of the Thousand Days; and The Miracle Worker. “Much love to Tara, Tay, CK, and Kaycee.”
WHO’S WHO IN THE CREATIVE TEAM
MICHELLE MARY SCHAEFER (Artistic Sign Language Translation and Direction) is a professional actor in both theatre and film who has performed all over the states. Schaefer has been in plays such as Joan in Fun Home, Hannah in When We Were Young and Unafraid, Sarah in Children of a Lesser God (7x’s), Billy in Tribes (5x’s), and Hamlet in Hamlet, etc. She also writes scripted, web series, short films, TV series and feature films. Schaefer also is a Director, Producer, DASL/ASL Consultant, Intimacy Director/ Coordinator. Michelle Mary Schaefer set up her own production company, Annabelle Louise Productions, in which authentic stories and representation matters. She looks forward to continuing to make a difference within the industry. www.michellemaryschaefer.com www.annabellelouiseproductions.com
CHRIS E. ENDLSEY (Music Direction) is a 30-year veteran Musical Director and frequent MD around Central Florida. Chris has served as Musical Director at Garden Theatre, Athens Theatre, Seaside Music Theatre, Rollins College, UCF, Daytona State College, Orlando Rep and Granbury Opera House. Chris taught music in Volusia County Schools for 25 years and is currently Music Director for Virgin Voyages cruise line and Organist/Choir Director of North Lake Presbyterian Church. Chris holds a BM from Baylor University and MM from Florida State University and is a proud member of AFM Local 389. Love to A,M,E,N!
CINDY BONNETT WILSON (Choreography) graduated from New York University Tisch School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Dance. As a choreographer, her work has been performed internationally in Japan (Sanrio Puroland) as well as on Viking Cruise Lines and Disney Cruise Lines. Here at the Garden Theatre she has choreographed Destiny of Desire and Jesus Christ Superstar. Currently she is a Choreographer/ Show Director for Disney Parks Live Entertainment and has created for parades, stage shows, and TV shows. Among the stage shows she has choreographed are Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire, and more. She is thrilled to be a part of Pippin.
NICOLE PERRY (Intimacy Direction) MFA, CLMA, CID/C is an award-winning intimacy director, as well as intimacy coordinator and dance choreographer. She is currently the Miami Unit Intimacy Coordinator for two new series filming in South Florida. Nicole has taught Movement and Dance for NYFA: Miami Beach, Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, and the University of Miami. She teaches Intimacy and Movement for Intimacy Professionals Education Collective. She is a founding member of Intimacy Direction in Dance and Florida Intimacy Professionals and the founder of Momentum Stage, a professional development company for dance and theatre educators.
ANTHONY NARCISO** (Audio Design) Anthony is a Sound Designer and Composer based currently in Orlando, FL. His work can currently be heard on board several ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line family and City Springs Theatre Company in Atlanta, GA. He also routinely designs for Orlando Family Stage, Orlando Shakes, and is an annual guest artist for Auburn University. Anthony previously served as sound designer for the Texas Shakespeare Festival from 2013-2018 and season sound designer here at the Garden Theatre from 2020-2022. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Central Florida, is an East Coast Representative for the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association, and is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829. Recent credits include: Legally Blonde and Jersey Boys at City Springs Theatre Company; Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Orlando Shakes, and the production shows onboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner.
GEORGE JACKSON (Lighting Design) is a freelance designer/programmer in Orlando and is happy to be returning to the Garden Theatre to design Pippin. Recent designs include Juniper Tree for Opera Orlando, The Sound of Music at St. Lukes, and The Lightning Thief at Orlando Family Stage. Some of the many companies he has done business with include Lightswitch Orlando, Walt Disney World, Universal
**Member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE
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Studios, Orlando Magic, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Cirque du Soleil, and AEW Wrestling. George taught theatrical lighting at Valencia College and Palm Beach Atlantic University for several years and has an A.S. and A.A. Degree from Valencia College and a B.A. in Theatre from the University of Central Florida.
MIHAI CIUPE (Scenic Design) Originally from Romania, Mihai Ciupe received a double MFA degree in costume and set design from Carnegie Mellon University and his BFA from Art and Design University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. During his MFA he was awarded the George Kimberly Scene Design Award and the Oren Parker Award in Design and Production. Prior to the United States he was resident scenographer at The National Theatre of Cluj, Romania. During his former years he traveled extensively in Europe in tours with the shows that he designed, getting exposure to the various schools of theatre from England, Scotland, Hungary, France and Yugoslavia. As a designer he worked with some of the greatest Romanian directors: Gabor Tompa, Alexandru Dabija, Iulian Visa, Mihai Manutiu, and Victor Ion Frunza. In 1991 he received a scholarship to attend The London International Festival of Theatre. Since 1995 he has been a member of The United Association of the Romanian Fine Artists in the scenography section. In 1999 he joined the theatre and dance faculty at University of Florida, where he was assigned to start the graduate program in Set Design. By 2013 his graduate students won The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Award three times: in 2005, 2007 and 2013. During his tenure at UF he has built a strong artistic relationship with The Hippodrome State Theatre, the only professional theatre in North Central Florida, where he has designed the sets for over thirty productions. He has continued to work professionally at the national and international level.
J. ETHAN HENRY (Costume Design) Ethan is excited to make his Garden Theatre debut with Pippin! He has had the privilege of working as a Director, Producer, Designer, and Performer across the United States. He is currently working as a Costumer at Walt Disney World and is the Executive Director of Asheville Musical Theatre. Ethan had the privilege of working with JPKNYC on many Broadway productions such as Head Over Heels, Frozen, Tootsie, Diana: The Musical, Come From Away, The Band’s Visit, The Big Apple Circus, and Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Film/TV: Fosse/Verdon, and Dickinson, and projects with Disney and Marvel. Recent Directing credits include Tick, Tick...Boom!, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Last Five Years, First Date, And Then There Were None, and Flip Flop: A New Musical. Recent Costume Design credits include Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Tick, Tick... Boom!, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sisters of Swing, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, First Date, The Last Five Years, The Who’s Tommy, Bonnie and Clyde, and more! Ethan holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from Lees-McRae College and an MS in Performing Arts Leadership and Management from Shenandoah Conservatory. He would like to thank his incredible fiancé, Richie, and Dahlia (the cat) for all of their continuous support!
MARK ADAM RAMPMEYER (Hair and Make-Up Design) Mark is very happy to be returning to the Garden Theatre. Most recently his designs were seen here in Little Shop of Horrors. Locally his work has also been seen in the CFC Arts production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and their Youth Theatre production of Into the Woods. Other credits include the Broadway productions of West Side Story, Lysistrata Jones, The Farnsworth Invention, Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, 42nd Street, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, All Shook Up, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. Thank you to all who continue to support him on this journey. *peep*
DAKOTA BOTHUN (Properties Design) Dakota is an artist local to the Orlando area. Originally from Ocala, he studied theatre at the College of Central Florida. He later interned at the Orlando Family Stage, where he worked on Elf: The Musical, Ella Enchanted, and Beat Bugs. Post internship, he worked as props master for Father of The Bride at Ocala Civic Theatre. He has since been working in the attractions industry, creating and maintaining exhibits, displays, and sculptures for Ripley Entertainment. “I’m really grateful to return to theatre work, and hope audiences enjoy this production of Pippin.”
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AMBER WILKINS (Video Design) is a Creative Executive and a Visual FX artist with an extensive background in the industries of Animation, Visual FX, Film & Television, Themed Entertainment, Brand and Experience Development. She enjoys every aspect of creative projects, from the “think big” conceptualization, creation, budgeting and procurement, project coordination and management of artists and vendors to marketing the finished product. Nth Degree Design and Visual fx, Inc. is a design, animation and special effects studio where a creative team of traditionally trained artists take the digital medium to new levels. From simple sketches to elaborate stereoscopic 3D scenes they have successfully delivered wildly original visuals for projects in all shapes and sizes all over the world.
MICHELLE SHEA (Production Stage Manager) is an Orlando-based Stage Manager who has worked throughout Central Florida at numerous theatres and production companies such as Virgin Voyages, Orlando Family Stage, Theater West End, Orlando Fringe, and Encore and most recently working as a Stage Manager for Orlando Family Stage. She currently works as a Production Assistant for Disney Cruise Line. When she is outside of the theatre Michelle enjoys making pottery and spending time with her dog, Sasha.
THE AUTHORS
ROGER O. HIRSON (Book) Writer. Father of David Hirson. Awards and nominations: 1973 Tony Award® Best Book of a Musical PIPPIN [nominee]; 1967 Tony Award® Best Musical WALKING HAPPY [nominee]. Productions: PIPPIN Book [Original, Musical, Comedy] (Oct 23, 1972 - Jun 12, 1977). WALKING HAPPY Book [Original, Musical] (Nov 26, 1966 - Apr 22, 1967).
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (Music & Lyrics) 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.
MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. 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 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 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).
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 volunteer service since March 2003, her leadership, and a passion for the arts that changed a community.
Box Office Info
Tickets are available online at gardentheatre.org or by calling 407-877-GRDN (4736). Discounts available for parties of 10 or more. For more information call 407-877-4736 ext. 208 or jean@gardentheatre.org.
Due to the nature of live performance, events, performers, dates, and times are subject to change.
Seating policy – All late seating will be at the discretion of the House Manager and cannot be guaranteed. Please arrive early.
House Rules – Any photography, audio, or video recording of this performance is strictly prohibited. House management reserves the right to remove disruptive guests. No outside food or drink; concessions are available for purchase.
Accessibility – Kindly arrange any special needs, including wheelchair accessible seating, with the Box Office staff. House management will provide assisted listening devices upon request.
Returns and Exchanges – There are no refunds on tickets to Garden Theatre events. All sales are final. There is a $5 exchange fee on ticket orders. Ticket exchanges must be made at least 24 hours prior to the performance. No credit will be given. Subscribers are exempt from this fee.
Restrooms – Restrooms are located on the second floor via the grand staircase through the double doors near concessions. The lobby restroom is meant for those guests with difficulty accessing the second floor.
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.
Anonymous
A. Friends’ Foundation
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Advent Health
Avie and Jeanne Abramowitz
Annette and George Spigener
Bill and Nancy Yarger
Bob and Dianna Duffy
Cappleman, Inc.
City of Winter Garden
Charles W. and Wesley McMillan
Clarence Otis and Jacqueline Bradley
Danniel Petro
Darden Restaurants Foundation
Diamond R Fertilizer
DL Foundation
Dr. P. Phillips Charities
Dr. William and Phaedra Steele
Duke Energy
Harold and Rosy Mills
Harriett’s Trust
The Bob Allen Family Foundation
Christopher and Jean Boone
Clear Channel Outdoor
Crabtree Ink
David F. Baldree and Derek Carter
Lucy Carney
Diana and Fred Chambers
Keith M. Davenport
Kristy and Barry Altland
William and Kathy Barrett
David and Nancy Deskins
Ricky and Alicia Eidson
Geraldine Ferreira
Mary Anne Ferrell
Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Laura Firth
Anonymous
Jennifer Apfel
Noa Bauman
Kelly Carr
Katherine Dellacasa
Mark Dixon
Alex and Jesse Douglas
Edgewater Hotel
Will and Rosemary Gates
Shawn Amazzalorso
American Online Giving Foundation
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Robin Back
Dick and Andrea Batchelor
Judith Beda
Ula Binkys
Mary Recchia Brown
Cathee Casanta
Isabel G. Brislenn
Jack Holloway Foundation
Jack H. Ross Groves, Inc.
John C. Walsh in Memory of Deborah
Smith Walsh
John and Sharyn Murphy
Keene Properties, Inc.
Keith Davenport
Keith Smith and Marc Caglia
Larry and Harriette Grimes
Mary and Dick Nunis
McAllister Foundation
Morgridge Family Foundation
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs
Orlando Health
Publix Super Markets Charities
R.C. Kesslers
Raymer and Dean Maguire
Rebecca Roper
Ronald W. Sikes
S.C. Battaglia Foundation
Luminary Circle ($5,000+ Gifts)
Market to Table
Pilars Martini & Loft
Dr. Rafael Piñero and Dennis Dunham
Director’s Club ($2,500+ Gifts)
Freddi and James Goodrich
Corey and Shannon Hoagland
Dave King
In Honor of Larry Payne
Producer’s Club ($1,000+ Gifts)
Randy Griswold
Dr. and Mrs. H.E. Gross
The Hangry Bison
Jeff and Heather Huenink
Hoagland Law
David Johnson Jr.
Kendra Scott, LLC
Debbie Lucas
Kathy Oliver
Shaunessey Quinn
Tom and JoEllen Ross
Van and Carol Sher
Dr. Mark Stuart
Michael and Anna Suarez
Featured Star ($500+ Gifts)
Amber Glassman
Seth and Amy Grimes
Ingebord Gross
Larry Henrichs
Lotus Holdings
Aisling Maes
Greg Mason
Charlsie McDaniel
Angie and Joe Mertz
Corinne Mestemacher
Nulman Mediation Services
Debra S. O’Grattan
Omni Productions
Shirley K. Piercy
Iliana Ramos
Lanny Reddick
Dr. David J. Romano and Dr. Joyce C. Romano
Resident Artist ($150+ Gifts)
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Devins
Ronald Eberhardt
Robert and Mary Eighmie
Russ Elms
Barbara A. Finazzo
Eileen and Lucy Forrester
Glenn Herbert Hansen
Gloria Hardee
Robert Hasty
Walt and Sue Herscher
Julia Higgins and Andy Cykman
State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture
State of Florida Historic Preservation
SunTrust
The Bond Foundation
The Brown Family Foundation
The Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation
The Roper Family Foundation, Inc.
Tim’s Wine Market
United Arts of Central Florida
Universal Orlando Foundation
Valencia College
Valencia Foundation
Walt Disney World
Ward Britt Family
Whitney Morse
Winifred and Joel Sharp
Winter Garden Community Redevelopment
West Orange Junior Service League
Becky Roper and Mike Soucy
Roper Family Foundation
Universal Orlando Foundation
Scott Penyak and David Dorman
Rotary Club of Winter Garden
Seacoast Bank
Toole’s Ace Hardware
Rich and Andy Taylor
Kathryn C. Ustler
Dr. Joe and Sue Warren
West Orange Junior Service League
Winter Garden 100
Leighton and Phyllis Yates
Deborah Zutter and Alice Williams
Carolyn Seavey
Cassandra Stefanovic
Urban on Plant Kitchen and Bar
Donna and Keith Van Allen
Wayne Weinberg and Amy Pempel
Todd Wheeler - Wheeler Projects Inc.
Junebug Foundation - Randy and Jamie June
Richard and Martha Kessler
James and Sarah Martin
The Mary Palmer Family Foundation
Kay Matlin
Matt and Teresa McGrew
Susan F. Murphy
Monica Hernandez Pagan
Paypal Giving Fund
Walter Pietrovich
Lenore and Howard Roland
Nicholas K. and Jane E. Ronan
Maria Rubin
Beverly and Dennis Salmon
Keith Smith and Marc Caglia
Danielle Stokes
Blaine and Eileen Strickland
Jackie and Rob Sward
Vernon Swartsel
Peggy Tepper
Robert Weaver
Christine Wright
This list includes all gifts and committed pledges as of June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024. We apologize for any errors or omissions and request that you notify Nancy Deskins, Development Director, at nancy@gardentheatre.org for corrections.
JOIN OUR GARDEN PATRON PROGRAM
2024 - 2025 Season Annual Giving Donor Benefits
Your essential contribution allows us to invest in our community arts with programs of excellence.
$150+ | Resident Artist
• Recognition on donor list in the Playbill and on the Garden Theatre Website for one year.
$500+ | Featured Star
• Recognition on donor list in the Playbill and on the Garden Theatre Website for one year.
• Voucher for 25% discount off two single tickets.
$1,000+ | Producer’s Club
As a Producer’s Club member, you will enjoy access to Garden Theatre artists and the artistic process; you will get to know the people of Garden Theatre and what makes them tick.
• Recognition on donor list in the Playbill and on the Garden Theatre Website for one year.
• Voucher for two complimentary Tier II tickets to a Broadway on Plant production.
• Invitations to exclusive events with actors, directors, and/or theatre and production artists.
$2,500+ | Director’s Club
As a Director’s Club member, you will enjoy access to Garden Theatre artists and the artistic process. You will get to know the people of Garden Theatre and what makes them tick.
• Recognition on donor list in the Playbill and on the Garden Theatre Website for one year.
• Voucher for two complimentary Tier II tickets to a Broadway on Plant production.
Community Partners
• Voucher for two complimentary Tier II tickets to a concert or special event production.
• Invitation(s) to select Dress Rehearsal performances.
• Invitation(s) to exclusive events with actors, directors, and/ or theatre and production artists.
$5,000+ | Luminary Circle
Luminary Circle members enjoy additional exclusive benefits for engaging, behind-the-scenes experiences of the Theatre and its programs. You will hear firsthand how and why directors, designers, and actors make the choices they make.
• Recognition on donor list in the Playbill and on the Garden Theatre Website for one year.
• Voucher for two complimentary Golden Circle tickets to a Broadway on Plant production.
• Voucher for two complimentary Golden Circle tickets to a concert or special event production.
• Invitation(s) to a backstage tour to select season productions.
• Additional opportunities throughout the year to engage with theatre leadership and theatre artists.
• Invitation(s) to select Dress Rehearsal performances.
• Invitations to exclusive events with actors, directors, and/or theatre and production artists.
• Hosted, exclusive dinner for two (2) at a Plant Street Restaurant with a member of the theatre’s Creative/ Executive team to discuss the Garden’s vision and partnering opportunities.
• Voucher for two complimentary tickets to Garden Theatre’s annual Encore event.
This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support for Garden Theatre is provided by generous individual donors and United Arts of Central Florida, your local agency for the arts.
EDGEWATER HOTEL
UA Donor List:
Staf f & Board
OUR STAFF
Keith Davenport
Chief Organizational Officer
Rob Winn Anderson
Producing Creative Director
DeAnna Johnson Director, Finance & Administration
Amanda Payne Director, Education and Community/ Front of House Manager
Nancy Deskins Development Director
William Spratt
Technical Director
Brian Fallon Theatre Operations Manager
Jean Boone
Group Sales Manager Accessibility Coordinator
Olga Hosszu
Box Office Lead
Kim Kiraly Volunteer Coordinator
Darla Hayward Company Manager
In-House Technicians:
Madison Ramsey
Sol Ramos
Cameron Houston
Front of House Associates:
Matt Coffey
Miles Derwick
Tawnya Heitkamp
Cameron McClellan
Erica Nowak
Kate Reilly
Jodi Stuart
Education Coordinators:
Cameron McClellan
Olivia Sundberg
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers. You are the heart of the Garden Theatre!
Matthew Harvell Food & Beverage Supervisor
Bartenders:
Kathleen Daniel Anthony Hiracheta
BOARD LEADERSHIP
Rich Taylor Board Chair
David Baldree
Board Vice Chair
David J. Romano
Board Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS
Lauren Cardona
Diana Chambers
Jo-El Gonzalez
Matthew E. Jassak
Gregory S. Mason
Jeffery Redding
Wayne Weinberg
Becky Roper
Emeritus Trustee
Founding Board President
Keith Smith Emeritus Trustee
Barbara Roper (In Memoriam)
Emeritus Trustee & Founder