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Dear Friends,
It is with enormous joy in my heart, and more than just one tear in my eye, that I bid you WELCOME to the new Gulfshore Playhouse at the Baker Theatre and Education Center! This dream come true has been a long time coming. When I moved to this city twenty one years ago and saw there was not a professional self-producing theatre, I decided to start one. Even as the idea was forming there were already questions: where to start, what to produce, and how could we possibly build a state-ofthe-art cultural center as our permanent home? The application for the 501(c)3 required I state my short and long-term goals. Short term: put on a play. Long term: THIS. I still possess the twenty-year-old ink-jet printed, water-stained piece of paper. Ask me and I’ll show you. What I envisioned back then and the reality of the building we’re in now are strikingly similar, only off by a few seats here and there. I had no idea how it would happen, when it would happen, or where it would happen…although I kept stepping out on the balcony of my apartment across the street in Bayfront and visualizing a theatre coming out of the land right exactly where we are now. Here’s what I did know. I knew that if I kept the dream alive in my heart, and put one foot in front of the other day after day, the dream would one day be realized.
That’s where you came in.
We produced our first play. You came. We produced another play. You came and you brought more people with you. We asked for help, and you contributed. We told you about the big vision, and you supported this theatre in grand fashion. Together, we made this dream come true.
The goal has always been to build something beautiful, grand, artful, and fierce. To create an icon that would serve the city with engagement and rental spaces, peaceful gardens, and beautiful architecture, as much as it would serve up ART. Every choice we made was in service of the theatre and education we are here to produce. Every day my team and I are working tirelessly to serve you and all those in our region with world-class theatre at the highest level and incredible unique educational opportunities - a place to gather, meet friends, have drinks and great conversation…a place for you to call YOUR home for professional theatre.
Here we are! The stage is set and it’s time to shine. I sincerely hope you enjoy the show.
With gratitude,
Kristen Coury Founder, CEO & Producing Artistic Director
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Dear Friends,
As the Chairman of the Board, I am honored to welcome you to the 20242025 season on behalf of the entire Board of Directors. Whether you are a long-time supporter or a first-time patron, I am thrilled you are joining us for this most auspicious season, our first in the Baker Theatre and Education Center.
Thank you for being an essential part of our community. We look forward to sharing more magic with you in the seasons to come!
From attending performances to spreading the word about our productions, your enthusiasm and passion inspire us every day. It is your belief in the power of professional theatre that drives us to push boundaries and strive for excellence.
Gulfshore Playhouse has accomplished an incredible feat both locally and nationally with the construction of this building. It is a stunning reflection of the dedication and support of this community. I look forward to seeing how its presence shapes our entire region in the years to come.
Producing theatre of this magnitude is no simple task; it has required significant growth of the budget, staff, and resources of the organization. Everyone at Gulfshore Playhouse works tirelessly to create exceptional theatrical experiences. All of it is made possible through the excellence of the organizational leadership, the knowledgeable, generous, and engaged Board of Directors, the incredibly talented and ever-growing staff, the generous donors, and the curious and dedicated audience who make it all happen.
You may also notice that this building’s name is the Baker Theatre and Education Center because it is home not only to staged productions but also an expansive and growing education department. Gulfshore Playhouse Education serves thousands of people both in our community and nationally each year, through a variety of theatre-based programs. If you are curious about opportunities for yourself or the children in your life, I would encourage you to see what is being offered this season.
This is a difficult time for the arts in our nation, so it is especially incredible to see Gulfshore Playhouse thriving, and that is thanks to your continued support. The arts are a vital part of a flourishing community both culturally and economically. The impact of the Baker Theatre and Education Center will be felt across Southwest Florida and our nation as the organization continues to grow.
I hope you find this season inspiring, entertaining, and healing. Thank you for your continued support of Gulfshore Playhouse.
Enjoy the show!
Sincerely,
Steve Akin Chairman of the Board
Aiden Thayer as Billy Crocker in the Gulfshore Playhouse Conservatory production of Anything Goes:Youth Edition. Photo by Matthew Schipper.
2024-2025 SEASON
SEATS | BROADWAY-SIZED STAGE
April 10 - May 4, 2025
Previews: April 6, 8 & 9
Book by Neil Simon
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Directed and Choreographed by Dann Dunn
A sparkling Tony®Ⓡ- winning musical comedy about seeking love in the Big Apple.
As a not-for-profit organization for the greater good, Gulfshore Playhouse relies on the support of generous donors.
With your support and passion, we hire exceptional talent to perform on our stage, foster new voices, and enhance the lives of the 80,000 patrons we welcome each year. Over 16,000 children engage in the art of theatre each year through our robust and ever-growing education department.
March 20 - April 19, 2025
Previews: March 16, 18 & 19
By Lanie Robertson
Directed by Marshall Jones III
Starring Tracey Conyer Lee
An unforgettable play about Billie Holiday’s ability to mine humor from hardship. Don’t Miss Out! Scan here to get your tickets.
You play a vital role. By supporting Gulfshore Playhouse, you are transforming a region and transforming lives.
Have questions or wish to make a gift?
Contact Chief Advancement Officer, Lisa Halsey at lhalsey@gulfshoreplayhouse.org or call at 239.261.7529 ext. 203.
Donor Spotlights
We thank you for your continued passion, generosity and support.
Christine & Terrance Flynn Season Ambassadors
Terrance and Christine Flynn have been cherished members of the Gulfshore Playhouse family since 2009, when they first began attending shows and immersing themselves in the theatre’s vibrant community. Their unwavering passion for the arts, combined with their commitment to education, has left an indelible mark on Gulfshore Playhouse and beyond.
Their love for children and commitment to education is evident throughout Naples, where their generosity has touched countless lives.
“Not only does Gulfshore Playhouse provide wonderful, thought provoking plays, but they also teach our youth the joys and wonders of theatre and performance."
- Christine Flynn
Whether through their involvement with Gulfshore Playhouse or other community initiatives, Terry and Christine exemplify the spirit of giving and inspire others to do the same. We are profoundly grateful for their leadership, vision, and heartfelt dedication to the arts and education, which continue to enrich our community in extraordinary ways.
Patty & George Kraus Season Ambassadors
Patty and George Kraus have been invaluable supporters of Gulfshore Playhouse, exemplifying the generosity and passion that fuel our mission to create world-class professional theatre. George, a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Tuck Graduate School of Business, is a visionary entrepreneur who has founded several successful companies. Patty, the author of A Will, A Way, has dedicated her time and talents to serving on numerous charitable boards, including Youth Haven and Professional Givers Anonymous.
Years ago, the Krauses recognized the power and importance of live theatre and reached out to Gulfshore Playhouse with a generous gift, demonstrating their belief in our mission. Their dedication was further cemented when they became the first donors to make a $1 million gift to the second $10 Million Dollar Baker Match as part of our Capital Campaign, paving the way for the development of the Baker Theatre and Education Center.
Beyond their remarkable financial support, Patty and George's love for theatre includes investments in Broadway productions, making them true champions of the arts. As proud Season Ambassadors, their enthusiasm and commitment inspire others to join our journey. We are profoundly grateful for their enduring partnership and the legacy they continue to build with Gulfshore Playhouse.
“George and I have been married for 61 years and every week we would have a date night on Wednesday evenings and we would go into NYC for a ballet or a Broadway show. Living in Naples we still love the theatre, especially Gulfshore Playhouse.” - Patty Kraus
Sandi & Tom Moran - Moran Wealth Management Corporate Season Ambassadors
Gulfshore Playhouse is proud to highlight Moran Wealth Management, a valued Corporate Season Ambassador whose steadfast support has elevated our productions and programs year after year. As both personal and corporate champions of the arts, Sandi and Tom Moran exemplify extraordinary generosity and vision. Their company’s commitment to our mission is evident not only in their sponsorship of Gulfshore Playhouse productions but also in their support of our annual Gala fundraiser, ensuring the success of one of our most significant events.
Moran Wealth Management is an employee-owned firm that takes pride in delivering personalized financial solutions through a team-based, fiduciary-focused approach. This independent mindset allows them to align with their clients’ best interests—a philosophy that mirrors their dedication to uplifting and enriching the community.
The support of Moran Wealth Management enables Gulfshore Playhouse to bring world-class theatre to Naples while fostering opportunities for arts education and community engagement. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and unwavering belief in the power of the arts to inspire and transform lives. Their generosity continues to leave a lasting legacy for Gulfshore Playhouse and the entire Naples community.
Tom Aulino*
Susan Dohan*
Dan Fenaughty* Tess Frazer*
with (in alphabetical order)
Angie Janas* Larissa Klinger* Lily Kren* Matt Miles Grant Edward Neale* Brian Owen* Michele Ragusa* Jordan Sobel* Edward Staudenmayer*
Scenic Designer Lee Savage** Lighting Designer Jimmy Lawlor** Costume Designer Tracy Dorman** Sound Designer Joel Abbott**
Wigs by Bobbie Zlotnik
Casting by Michael Cassara, CSA
Intimacy Director Erica Mansfield Vocal Coach Gary Logan
Assistant Director/Fight Director Mark Rose Stage Manager Mark Johnson* Director of Production Ray Inkel
COO & Managing Director Joel Markus CEO & Producing Artistic Director Kristen Coury Director Peter Amster
Show Sponsor: Davies Duke
Noises Off is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
The director is a Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union.
(*) Denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. (**) Denotes member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829
Cast of Characters
Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett ................................................................................................................. Michele Ragusa
Brooke Ashton/Vicki ................................................................................................................................. Tess Frazer
Poppy Norton-Taylor ...............................................................................................................................
Angie Janas
Lloyd Dallas ........................................................................................................................... Edward Staudenmayer
Garry Lejeune/Roger ......................................................................................................................... Dan Fenaughty
Frederick Fellowes/Phillip Brent/Sheikh/Fight Captain ....................................................................
Jordan Sobel
Selsdon Mowbray/Burglar ......................................................................................................................
Tom Aulino
Timothy Allgood ......................................................................................................................................
Brian Owen
Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent .................................................................................................................. Larissa Klinger
Understudies
Dotty Otley/Belinda Blair ..................................................................................................................... Susan Dohan
Frederick Fellowes/Lloyd Dallas .............................................................................................. Grant Edward Neale
Timothy Allgood/Garry Lejeune/Selsdon Mowbray .............................................................................. Matt Miles
Brooke Ashton/Poppy Norton...................................................................................................................... Lily Kren
2 hours and 40 minutes including two intermissions
Gulfshore Playhouse operates under agreements between the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a consortium of regional theatres throughout the nation; Actors Equity Association (AEA), the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States; the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), an independent national labor union; and United Scenic Artists (USA), a union of scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers.
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre, founded in 1985, is a not-for-profit organization serving the musical theatre community. The 165 organizational members and 75 individual members, located throughout 33 states and abroad, are some of the leading producers of musical theatre in the world, and include theatres, presenting organizations, higher education programs and individual producers.
Gulfshore Playhouse is an Associate Member of the National New Play Network.
Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) was founded in 1913 as the first of the American Actor unions. Equity’s mission is to advance, promote and foster the art of theatre as an essential component of our society. Today, Equity represents more than 40,000 actors, singers, dancers and stage managers working in hundreds of theatres across the United States. Equity members are dedicated to working in the theatre as a profession, upholding the highest artistic standards. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits including health and pension plans for its members. Through its agreement with Equity, this theatre has committed to the fair treatment of the actors and stage managers employed in this production. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. For more information, visit www.actorsequity.org.
Director's Note
“Doors and sardines…that’s what it’s all about...That’s farce. That’s theatre. That’s life.”
Welcome to the madcap world of Noises Off—a play about putting on a play, where things spiral delightfully out of control. At its heart, this “super-farce” by Michael Frayn is a celebration of theatre itself, with all it’s divine messiness, backstage drama, and the sheer determination it takes to (hopefully) make magic happen on stage. It plots a brilliant accumulation of mishaps, near-misses, missed cues, missed costumes, misunderstandings and missed steps.
What makes this show even more enjoyable to me is that Frayn decided the production is being created as a tour of the provinces. Which means that the troupe will be creating within their ranks a kind of temporary “family,” but they will also be isolated in towns and small villages all over England without the emotional connection to family and friends. From my own personal experience (National tour of “1776” for 6 months in 1972), this can be a recipe for disaster: I think I remember that by the end of the tour, there were 2 divorces, one very quickly arranged marriage, a midnight trip to the emergency room for a broken nose, and 3 firings for misbehavior. We started out as a congenial ensemble, but by the end we couldn’t wait to get away from each other. This special theatrical pressure cooker is a perfect context for entropy and comedy: the inevitable combustion that happens when too many fragile egos collide in a small space.
But as you watch the mayhem of Noises Off unfold and fall apart, I hope you’ll not only laugh— because you will—but also appreciate the love and resilience that theatre folk bring to their art. This is not just a play about “actors behaving badly,” but a play for anyone who’s ever dared to dream, to create, who failed spectacularly, and tried again anyway. After all, the show must go on. Even when you cannot remember where you put that plate of sardines.
Peter Amster Director
About the Playwright
Michael Frayn (Playwright) was born in London in 1933. He began his career as a reporter for the Guardian and later the Observer. After leaving the Observer he continued to write as a columnist as well as publishing novels and plays for television and stage. His plays for stage include Copenhagen, After Life, The Two of Us, Alphabetical Order, Donkeys’ Years, Clouds, Balmoral (Liberty Hall), Make and Break , Noises Off, Benefactors, Alarms and Excursions, Look Look , Here and Make and Break. Other translations include four full-length Chekhov plays (The Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, The Seagull and Uncle Vanya) and four one-act plays (The Evils of Tobacco, Swan Song, The Bear and The Proposal ). Mr. Frayn is married to the biographer and critic Claire Tomalin.
About the Cast
Tom Aulino (Selsdon Mowbray/Burglar) is very happy to be making his Gulfshore Playhouse debut and to return to Florida where he appeared in I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard at Gable Stage. New York credits include the Broadway (George C. Wolfe) revival of On The Town as well as Up Against It!, The Chang Fragments, (The Public), Marvin’s Room (Playwrights Horizons), Measure for Measure, and Henry VIII (Shakespeare-inthe-Park) as well as Vineyard Theatre, Second Stage, Theatre for a New Audience, York Theatre and Theatre-In-Limbo. Chicago credits include Candide, The Winter’s Tale, She Always Said, Pablo (Goodman), The Dresser, Valparaiso (Steppenwolf) Theatre District and Take Me Out (Joseph Jefferson Award) (Steppenwolf/About Face). Other credits include Kansas City Rep., Huntington (Boston), Indiana Rep., Kennedy Center, Washington Shakespeare Theatre, Bay Street Theatre, Williamstown, and the Dorset Theatre Festival. TV and film: "Law and Order," Daughter of the Bride (2023) and "Three Women" (2024). Proud AEA member and graduate of Northwestern.
Dan Fenaughty (Garry Lejeune/Roger) is well, grateful, you know. Recent credits include: Ragtime (Stages/St. Louis); White Christmas (Tuachan); Little Shop of Horrors (Meadow Brook); The 39 Steps (Ivoryton); Beautiful (Theatre Aspen); I Do, I Do (Ozark Actors Theater), Million Dollar Quartet (Saugatuck Center for the Arts); and 42nd Street (Palace Theater). Huge thanks to all involved with this theater, all my love to Larissa. For my mother, who taught me the power of comedy, and my father, who showed me the gift of an easy laugh. TV/Film: “The Good Fight,” “The Blacklist,” “Madam Secretary.” Proud AEA member.
Tess Frazer (Brooke Ashton/Vicki) is so delighted to be a part of Noises Off at Gulfshore Playhouse! She has originated roles in the world premieres of new plays The Perplexed by Richard Greenberg at Manhattan Theatre Club, Mary Page Marlowe by Tracy Letts at Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, and later at Second Stage in NYC, and Love All by Anna Deavere Smith (workshops). Other NYC theatre credits include The Winter’s Tale, Dracula, The Unexpected Guest, Only God Knows, The Poor of New York, The Internet, All My Sons, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and
This Property is Condemned. TV & Film: “FBI Most Wanted” (CBS), Café Society,Write When You Get Work, Fan Girl, Paterno, and the Emmy awardwinning limited series “Godless” on Netflix. Improvisation and Standup Comedy: Chicago, The Magnet NYC, Upright Citizens Brigade, Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club. Proud alum of Professional Performing Arts School, LaGuardia HS for Performing Arts, and Maggie Flanigan Studio.
Angie Janas (Poppy Norton-Taylor) Previously at Gulfshore Playhouse: Steel Magnolias, The Revolutionists, The Merchant of Venice, Starcrossed, Shipwrecked, Midsummer. Off-Broadway: Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Macbeth, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (The Acting Company), Stuffed (Westside Theatre). Notable regional credits include Murder on the Orient Express, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Pride and Prejudice (BroadwayWorld Best Actress in a Play Award) at Syracuse Stage, The Glass Menagerie at Barrington Stage Company, The Lion in Winter at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Romeo and Juliet, Love’s Labor’s Lost, The Three Musketeers & King Lear at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and In Game or Real & The Winter's Tale at the Guthrie Theater. Angie is a graduate of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program. Up next: Sense and Sensibility at Syracuse Stage. Big love to Carl. This one's for you, Barry. www.angiejanas.com
Larissa Klinger (Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent) is grateful to be making her Gulfshore Playhouse debut! Select regional credits include: The 39 Steps (National Tour & Regional); Dear Jack, Dear Louise (Virginia Stage Co); Dial M for Murder (East Lynne); 42nd Street (Palace Theatre), She Loves Me, FANCY, The Spitfire Grill (Meadowbrook Theatre); Damn Yankees (Ozark Actors), I Do! I Do! (West Virginia Public), Cabaret, Disaster!, Baskerville (Surflight); It’s a Wonderful Life (Arkansas Rep). Director/choreographer credits include: Hello, Dolly!, I Do! I Do! (Ozark Actors), Show Boat, Cabaret (Gulf Coast Symphony). A big thanks to this fabulous cast, crew, production team, staff, and to YOU for supporting live theatre! All my love to Dan. Here’s to #23! Proud AEA member www.larissaklinger.com Insta: @larissaklinger
Brian Owen (Timothy Allgood) can’t contain his joy and gratitude in returning to Gulfshore Playhouse and being granted another chance to play in one of Peter Amster’s sandboxes. His favorite roles are husband to his wife Nicole and official bellyscratcher of their dog Ms. Starbara Miriam Stanwyck. Previously at Gulfshore Playhouse in The 39 Steps and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Selected credits include Sesame Street, That Parenting Musical, Bye Bye Birdie, the premieres Dog Man: The Musical and Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, five times riding the hurricane of Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Matchmaker, and too many
productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to count. He is lucky and grateful to make his living as an actor. Proud member of Team BWA. MFA: FSU/Asolo Conservatory. Felt Art: @difficultlemondesigns (IG)
Michele Ragusa (Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett) was last seen as Evangeline in the inaugural production of Anything Goes. She’s thrilled to be returning to star in Noises Off. She was seen previously at the Playhouse as Senex (the dirty old man) in Forum. She was last seen on Broadway in Flying Over Sunset at Lincoln Center written and directed by James Lapine. Other Broadway: Young Frankenstein (Elizabeth); Urinetown (Penny); Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit); Titanic (Caroline); A Class Act (Mona); Cyrano. Other NY: Austen’s Pride - Mrs. Bennett (Carnegie Hall); The Butcher Boy (Irish Rep), Adrift In Macao - Corinna (Lortel/Drama League nom/ Barrymore Award); Titanic-20th Anniversary Concert - Alice Beane (Alice Tully Hall); Disaster – Jackie (St. Lukes). Regional Theatre: 42nd Street (Maggie); King/I (Anna); Gypsy (Rose); Thoroughly/Millie (Mrs. Meers); Lend/Tenor (Maria); Boy/ Oz (Judy Garland); Bullets Over Broadway (Helen Sinclaire); Mame (Mame); Hello, Dolly (Dolly); Company (Joanne); Annie (Hannigan); The Cottage (Marjorie); Boeing, Boeing (Gabriella); Spamalot (Lady of the Lake); Singing/Rain (Lina Lamont); Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman); Into The Woods (The Witch); Kiss Me Kate (Kate), Full Monty (Vickie); Drowsy Chaperone (Chaperone); Memphis (Gladys); Grand Hotel (Grushenskya). Film/TV - “Happyish” (Showtime), “Law and Order SVU” (NBC), “Heart Of Spider” (NYU). She also headlines with symphonies across the county – including your very own Naples Philharmonic! Special thanks to Kristen Coury-Wynn. You did it! www.micheleragusa.com/Instagram-mmmragu
Jordan Sobel (Frederick Fellowes/Phillip Brent/Sheikh/Fight Captain) is thrilled to be returning to Gulfshore Playhouse where he was last seen as Paul in Barefoot In The Park. Jordan is a New York based actor originally from San Diego, California and currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Jordan has had the pleasure of performing Off-Broadway and Regionally with companies such as The Huntington Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Company, The Asolo Repertory Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Gulfshore Playhouse, The Virginia Theatre Festival, Penguin Rep, Palm Beach Dramaworks, and Playhouse on Park, among others. Television: "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon), "Julia" (HBO), and "The Village" (NBC). Jordan is a drummer and percussionist with over 20 years of experience and is also a trained movement and fight designer. Jordan holds an M.F.A. from The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, and a B.A. from Boston University. Jordan is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and SAG and is repped by The Collective Talent and Saks&.
Edward Staudenmayer (Lloyd Dallas) Broadway: Wonderland, Girl from the North Country, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. Tours: Anastasia, Phantom of the Opera, Anything Goes, Beauty and the Beast, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Joseph… Other: 28 years with Forbidden Broadway (3 Cast Recordings and including directing a Tampa production) South Pacific (Guthrie), A Little Night Music (Denver Center), Spamalot (Vegas), Spamilton, Man of La Mancha, The Addams Family, Something Rotten, Mamma Mia, 9 to 5, Pageant, Children of Eden, 1776, On The 20th Century, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, The Great Ostrovsky I’ll Be Seeing You, In The Beginning, It Must Be Him, Jane Eyre, How I Learned to Drive, Hand to God, Noises Off, A Room With A View, Cats (Hamburg). A soloist with the Baltimore, Syracuse, Bartlesville, and Adelaide, Australia Symphonies. Feature Film: A Thousand and One. He also provided voices for MTV‘s Celebrity Death Match. Edward was the Associate Director of Sista’s (Off Broadway) Nominations: Helen Hayes, Barrymore, National Theater Award, Music Center Spotlight Award Finalist, Carol Burnett Award recipient at UCLA, and recent Colorado Theatre Guild Award Winner. AEA, SAG-AFTRA, AGVA Member.
Susan Dohan (U/S Dotty Otley/ U/S Belinda Blair) is thrilled to get the chance to work at the Gulfshore Playhouse in this beautiful new theater! Naples’ audiences may have seen her at Theatrezone where she performed in many shows including Company! Grand Hotel, Me And My Girl, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Gypsy, and most recently as Cumie in Bonnie & Clyde and Marge in Bridges of Madison County. Other recent roles include Mrs Paroo in Music Man and Mazeppa in Gypsy for Gulf Coast Symphony and Adult woman in Spring Awakening for Arts Bonita. After earning a BFA in Theatre Arts from Pennsylvania State University, many moons ago, Susan has been lucky enough to be able to do what she loves – Getting to perform theatre in her home bases of NYC and California plus tour across the country as well as doing commercials, soaps, voice over, film and TV before finally settling here in SW Florida in 2011. A big thank you to all here for this opportunity and hugs to family, friends & husband Brad for loving support.
Lily Kren (U/S Brooke Ashton/ U/S Poppy Norton) is so happy to be returning to Gulfshore Playhouse for Noises Off and Sweet Charity. Recently she has appeared in the Tony Nominated® Broadway Revival of The Who’s Tommy. You may have seen her perform on the 2024 Tony Awards®, Jimmy Fallon and Good Morning America. She has also previously been seen in the National Tour of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Regionally: The Who's Tommy (The Goodman); Mamma Mia! (Casa Mañana); Beauty and The Beast (The Argyle). Lily is signed with Avalon Artists Group and attended Texas State University for a BFA in Musical Theatre. Lily would like to extend a HUGE thank you to her family (who all live locally and love getting to see her), everyone at Gulfshore Playhouse, Kristen for leading the way, Dann and Trevor for unparalleled joy, Michael Cassara for ENDLESS support. Find Lily across all platforms @lilykren_official
Matt Miles (U/S Timothy Allgood/ U/S Garry Lejeune/ U/S Selsdon Mowbray) is overjoyed to be working with Gulfshore Playhouse and bringing Noises Off! to Florida audiences! As a Chicago-based actor and cinematographer, partial regional credits include: Seagull, Bald Sisters (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Comedy of Errors (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre); Billy Elliot, Peter/Starcatcher (Paramount Theatre); Avenue Q (Mercury Theatre Chicago); Ernest Shackleton Loves Me (Porchlight Music Theatre); Airness, Gift of the Magi (Breckenridge Backstage Theatre); Long Christmas Dinner (TUTA Theatre). Film/TV: Three-time Emmy Award winner "Trial In the Delta" (Peacock), "Chicago Fire," "Chicago Med "(NBC),"Chicago Rot" (Dakini Productions). Proudly represented by Big Mouth Talent. Much Love to Agnes, Mom and Dad.
Grant Edward Neale (U/S Frederick Fellowes/ U/S Lloyd Dallas) is an NYC based theater maker. He is proud to have been a member of both the Jean Cocteau Rep, and the legendary Ridiculous Theatrical Co. Founding Artistic Director of Nomad Theatrical Co now in its 32nd year. NYC: Porgy And Bess (The Detective) Metropolitan Opera (Grammy Winner), Is Life Worth Living at The Mint, Misalliance (Gunner), Mary Stewart (Mortimer), Julius Caesar (Casca) Jean Cocteau Rep, Brother Truckers (Lech), Midsummer (Puck) Ridiculous Theatrical, Marriage of Alice B. Toklas (Hemingway) HERE, Conquest Of The Universe (Tamburlaine) La Ma Ma, Polanski Polanski (Roman Polanski) PS 122, (Scapin) in Scapin, Comedy Of Errors (The Dromios) New York Classical. Tours: Brother Truckers London/ Edinbirgh, Christmas Carol Germany, Waxing West (Ceausescu) Romania/Sweden, The Fools Lear (Fool) U.S. Regional: Antigone (Creon) Baltimore Center Stage, The Winter's Tale (Leontes) Milwaukee Shakes, (John D'Agata) Lifespan Of A Fact, (Norman) Living Together Shaker Bridge Theatre, The Underpants White Heron Theater, The Tempest (Gonzalo) Saratoga Shakespeare, August:Osage County Arkansas Rep. Opera: Die Fledermaus (Frosch) San Fran-Seattle-Dallas-Yale, Countess Maritza (Penizek) & Carmen (Lilias Pastia) Santa Fe, La Perichole (Marquis de Santarem) Opera Philadelphia. TV Voice Over: "Ed," "Nurse Jackie," "Damages," "Boardwalk Empire," "Good Cop," "Rubicon," "Gypsy," and "The Sinner." Film: Bless Me (Father Joe), Ruined It (Winner-Best of the Fest-Fort Myers Film Festival, The Mix (Prof Clive Mason Jr.), Tender Ears (Dr. Filion), Trivia About You (Bernard) by Amy Berryman. Up Next: filming the comic feature A Very Italian Looking Guy (Ben's Mother), then Hemingway in The Marriage of Alice B. Toklas at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
About the Creative Team
Peter Amster (Director) is thrilled and deeply grateful to be invited to direct Noises Off for the inaugural season at Gulfshore Playhouse’s magnificent new theatre. Past productions that he's directed there include The 39 Steps, It's A Wonderful Life: The Live Radio Play, and Barefoot in the Park. Peter has been directing and choreographing theatre and opera for over half a century. In Chicago he directed and choreographed at the Goodman Theatre, Court Theater, Northlight, Apple Tree Theater, Route 66, Live Bait, the Lyric Opera, Chicago Opera Theater, the Chicago Symphony, and Steppenwolf. Elsewhere in the United States he's directed at The Old Globe in San Diego, the Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, American Players Theater, Peninsula Players and Skylight Opera, all in Wisconsin, Weston Playhouse in Vermont, Indiana Repertory Theatre, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Syracuse Stage, and Laguna Playhouse. He has taught theater, opera, and performance studies at Northwestern University, Louisiana State University, CalArts, Columbia College, and Roosevelt University. He lives in Sarasota, FL and Beaver Island, MI, with his hairy daughter, Daphne, an English Cream Golden Retriever.
Lee Savage (Scenic Designer) Broadway: The Lightning Thief. NYC: Women’s Project, Second Stage Uptown, Keen Company, Acting Company, Mabou Mines, Labyrinth, Primary Stages, LCT3, Roundabout Underground, Page 73, Atlantic, NAATCO, Clubbed Thumb. Regional: ACT, Asolo Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, Chautauqua, Cleveland Play House, Dallas Theater Center, Glimmerglass, Goodman, Guthrie, Huntington, KC Rep, Long Wharf, Old Globe, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Signature, Philadelphia Theatre Company, PlayMakers, Trinity Rep, Two River Theater, Washington National Opera, Wilma Yale Rep and Others. Awards: Helen Hayes, NAACP and Connecticut Critics Circle. Affiliations: Wingspace and USA829. MFA (Yale School of Drama), BFA (RISD), Head of Scenic Design at Rutgers, Mason Gross.
Jimmy Lawlor (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to return to Gulfshore Playhouse! At GP: Informed Consent, An Enemy of the People, My Fair Lady, Do This, Merchant of Venice, Leading Ladies, The Price, Scapino, Miss Keller Has No Second Book, Mystery of Irma Vep, An Iliad, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Revolutionists, Saint Joan, It's a Wonderful Life, Native Gardens, Lady Demands Satisfaction, The 39 Steps, and most of the GP Galas since 2018. Jimmy is a Scorpio, father, cat owner, and a music enthusiast, who enjoys scotch and bourbon. He only runs when chased. Jimmy designs lighting for opera, theatre, dance, corporate clients, architecture, interiors, and more. New York work includes Broadway, Off-Broadway, and beyond. Jimmy’s work has been seen internationally in Abu Dhabi, Sydney, Mexico, Canada, and Germany. He is part of the staff lighting team at The Metropolitan Opera. MFA from NYU Tisch. A Lamb, and a member of USA 829. www.lawlordesign.com
Tracy Dorman (Costume Designer) has designed productions at regional theater and opera companies around the country including at San Diego’s The Old Globe, Asolo Rep, Syracuse Stage, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, GEVA, Milwaukee Rep, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Drury Lane (Chicago), Kansas City Rep, Cleveland Playhouse, Maltz-Jupiter, Manhattan School of Music, Virginia Opera, Kentucky Opera, Opera Omaha, Chicago Opera Theatre, Glimmerglass, and New York City Opera. In addition, she has worked on numerous film and tv shows, winning an Emmy Award for her work on As The World Turns. Please visit www.tracydorman.com for a more extensive listing of production credits.
Joel Abbott (Sound Designer) Gulfshore Playhouse: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play and The 39 Steps Broadway (assist): All My Sons, Present Laughter, and Birthday Candles. Off-Broadway and Regional: Roundabout, Manhattan Theatre Club, Signature (NYC), Shakespeare Theatre Company (DC), Barrington Stage, Long Wharf, Florida Rep, Actor's Express, Aurora Theatre, Le Petit Theatre, Yale Rep, Vermont Stage. His television music has been heard on "The Vampire Diaries," "Riverdale," "Southern Charm," "Real Housewives of Atlanta," "Black Ink Crew," "Blind Date," "Flipping Exes," "Million Dollar Listing," "Love and Hip Hop," "Bar Rescue," and many other sordid reality shows. He is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and he received his MFA in theatre from the Yale School of Drama. He has a cheerful wife and three fluffy dogs.
Bobbie Zlotnik (Wig Designer) is excited to return to Gulfshore after designing wigs for many recent shows including: She Loves Me; Winter Wonderettes; Into The Breeches; Steel Magnolias; Anything Goes, and Dial M for Murder. Off-Broadway: Emojiland (Drama Desk Nom.); Ibsen’s Ghost; Gatsby Immersive; Fairycakes; Forbidden Broadway, and many more. Recent regional: Frozen - Regional Premiere (Tuacahn); La Cage Aux Folles (Barrington Stage); Waitress & Beautiful (The Cape Playhouse). Other regional: Pittsburgh CLO, Theatre Aspen, The Ordway, George Street, Syracuse Stage, and many more. www.BobbieZlotnik.com
Mark Johnson (Stage Manager) is thrilled to join the Gulfshore team for Noises Off. Most recently, Mark managed the world premiere productions of Prelude to a Kiss, a musical at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and Unreconciled at Chester Theatre Company in Chester, Massachusetts. Elsewhere, Mark has managed shows for Riverside Theatre (Vero Beach), Maltz Jupiter, Arena Stage, Chicago Shakespeare, The Marriott Theatre, Porchlight Theatre, The Fulton, and Maine State Music Theatre. Up next, Mark will return to Maine State for his 15th season to manage Tootsie and West Side Story. Mark received his BFA in design and technical production from SUNY Fredonia in Western NY (Go Bills!), and is a proud member of Actors Equity. For A&A (as always).
Erica Mansfield (Intimacy Director) is thrilled to be back with the Gulfshore Playhouse family after her previous role as intimacy director of She Loves Me, Anything Goes, and Dial M for Murder. Her career has given her the joy of performing in 11 Broadway shows including Mamma Mia!, How to Succeed…, Evita, Pippin, On the Twentieth Century, On the Town, Finding Neverland, Bandstand, Kiss Me Kate, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Almost Famous. National Tours include A Chorus Line and Mamma Mia! Erica recently served as associate director/ choreographer and Lorraine for Jersey Boys at Casa Manana as well as associate choreographer for Fiddler on the Roof at The Papermill Playhouse and at The Muny. TV credits include "FBI," "Law and Order, " "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "The Best Man," "That Damn Michael Che," "Jimmy Fallon," "PBS 50 years of Broadway," "SNL," and "The Kennedy Center Honors." Erica is also a lactation education counselor, yoga instructor, pilates mat instructor and visual stylist. Her training as an intimacy professional comes straight out of the wonderful program of IDC.
Gary Logan (Vocal Coach) Currently the Professor of Speech & Dialects at Carnegie Mellon University and Resident Dialect Coach at Everyman Theatre, he’s coached over 200 productions for stage, TV, and film, including Sense & Sensibility, Cry It Out, Murder on the Orient Express, and Dancing at Lughnasa. His last engagement for Gulfshore Playhouse was The Lehman Trilogy. Other regional credits include the Kennedy Center: Master Class; Signature Theatre: West Side Story, I Am My Own Wife; Arena Stage: A Raisin in the Sun, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune; Studio Theatre: Belleville, Tribes, The Real Thing, Venus in Fur; Ford’s Theatre: Shenandoah, State of
the Union; Folger: Henry V, Othello, Henry VIII, Much Ado About Nothing; Shakespeare Theatre Company: The Tempest, The Importance of Being Earnest, As You Like It, The Way of the World, Julius Caesar; Chautauqua Theater Company: Henry V, Clybourne Park, Macbeth, The Winter’s Tale; Denver Center Theatre Company: Romeo and Juliet, Misalliance, Wit, The Winter’s Tale, Valley Song, The Tempest. Internationally: Royal Shakespeare Company’s Tantalus (Sir Peter Hall, director); Stratford Festival of Canada: Twelfth Night, The School for Scandal, and The Miser. Recently, he was the dialect coach for the Broadway premiere of The Lucky Star.
Mark Rose (Assistant Director/Fight Director) is a NY based fight choreographer, stuntman, actor, and Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors, and this is his first production with Gulfshore Playhouse! Fight Choreography credits include: Asolo Rep - Crazy for You, Dial “M” for Murder, Cabaret, Camelot, Into the Breeches!, Lifespan of a Fact, Rhinoceros, The Motherf**ker with the Hat, & Romeo & Juliet. Trinity RepSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Fences, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt 2B, Becky Nurse of Salem, The Good John Proctor, A Tale of Two Cities, Sueño, A Christmas Carol. Legoland NY, The Big Test Stunt Show. Opera North, Pirates of Penzance Idlewild & Soak Zone - Cowboy Stunt Show, Sparta NJ Renaissance Faire - The Kings Tournament (2017-present). You can see more at www.mark-rose.com or on Instagram: @mark.rose.stunts
Michael Cassara, CSA (Casting Director) casts theatre and film in New York City and is thrilled to return to Gulfshore Playhouse for a 16th season, having cast over 70 productions here since 2009. Recent credits include American Eclipse (Michael John LaChiusa, dir. Bill Rauch), An American In Paris (Int’l Tour, dir Christopher Wheeldon), Spamilton (NYC/Chicago/Pittsburgh CLO/tour), Forbidden Broadway (last five editions/albums), and over 750 plays and musicals since 2003. Regional credits include Weston Theater Company, Argyle Theatre, Hangar Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Denver Center, Asolo Rep, and many more. Resident Casting Director for the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) since 2013. Michael is a native Clevelander and serves on the BFA faculty at Wright State University. Member, Casting Society of America (CSA). BFA, Otterbein University. MichaelCassara.net /@michaelcassara
Joel Markus (COO & Managing Director) is thrilled to be in his seventh season as Gulfshore Playhouse’s COO & Managing Director. Joel enjoys working side by side with Kristen to produce Broadway caliber theatre while focusing on cultivating a great staff and culture. In his time at Gulfshore Playhouse, Joel has helped grow and quadruple the theatre’s budget, triple the staff, has co-managed the design and construction of the new $72M Baker Theatre and Education Center, the production shop construction project, has been instrumental in joining LORT (most recently, being on the negotiating committee for LORT and Actors’ Equity Association), and navigated and guided the organization through the pandemic and Hurricane Ian. Joel’s thirty year career has taken him to some of our nation’s leading professional regional theatres. He most recently spent seven seasons at America’s oldest theatre, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Joel has played integral roles in the production of hundreds of plays over ten seasons at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, four years at Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, NY, five summers at the Weston Playhouse in Vermont, American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin, and North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts. Joel is a graduate of Indiana University and originally from Miami, Florida.
of Gulfshore Playhouse. She founded the Playhouse in 2004, after moving to Naples from New York City.
Under her leadership, the Playhouse has grown to a staff of nearly 100, an annual budget of $12M with no debt. She led the charge to create a $72M state-of-the-art Theatre and Education Center at the gateway to downtown Naples. As part of this project, Coury ignited a public/private partnership with the City of Naples, donating an acre of land upon which to build a public parking garage. While in New York, she worked on Broadway for Walt Disney Theatrical’s production of Beauty and the Beast, both nationally and internationally, and for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s company, The Really Useful Group, working on Sunset Boulevard and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Kristen made her feature film directorial debut with Friends and Family a comedy starring Tony Lo Bianco, Anna Maria Alberghetti, and Tovah Feldshuh, which was released around the US and Europe. Kristen has directed several new works, produced a CD, and worked on a variety of musicals in various stages of development. Kristen is also a frequent investor in Broadway productions, most recently The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise. Kristen has directed over 40 productions for the Playhouse. Including a ten person, 2 piano My Fair Lady, world premieres, the world premiere of The God Game by Suzanne Bradbeer and The Butcher by Gwydion Suilebhan. Kristen was named one of the “Top 40 Professionals Under 40” by Gulfshore Life Magazine in 2008, a “Star in the Arts” by the United Arts Council of Collier County in 2011, and was named one of the Men and Women of the Year twice by Gulfshore Life in 2013 and 2024. She served two terms on the board of Theatre Communications Group, the national advocacy group for professional theatres. She is a member of the board of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, and was named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Business Leaders in Collier County in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Most recently, she received the Murray Hendel Civic Achievement Award and was appointed to the Florida Council for Arts and Culture by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.
Thank you to our Supporters
With your support and passion, we hire exceptional talent to perform on our stage, foster new voices, and enhance the lives of the 80,000 patrons we welcome each year. Over 16,000 children engage in the art of theatre each year through our robust and ever-growing education department.
You play a vital role. By supporting Gulfshore Playhouse, you are transforming a region and transforming lives.
To find out more about how to make an impact, please contact Lisa Halsey, Chief Advancement Officer at 239.261.7529 ext. 203 or Lhalsey@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
Kristen Coury (CEO & Producing Artistic Director) is the CEO and Producing Artistic Director
Michael Martinez-Melara as Lord Evelyn in the Gulfshore Playhouse Conservatory production of Anything Goes:Youth Edition Photo by Matthew Schipper.
The Play within The Play
Nothing
Company & Stage Manager
Tim Allgood
Assistant Stage Manager
Poppy Norton-Taylor
On
by Robin Housemonger
Director Lloyd Dallas
Cast of Characters (in order of appearance)
Mrs. Clackett..............................................................................................................................................
Roger Tramplemain ............................................................................................................................
Vicki .....................................................................................................................................................
Phillip Brent ..................................................................................................................................
Dotty Otley
Garry Lejeune
Brooke Ashton
Frederick Fellowes
Flavia Brent..............................................................................................................................................
Belinda Blair
Burglar ............................................................................................................................................
Selsdon Mowbray
Sheikh ............................................................................................................................................
Frederick Fellowes
About the Author
Robin Housemonger (Author) was born in Worcester Park, Surrey, into a family "unremarkable in every way except for an aunt with red hair who used to sing all the high twiddly bits from The Merry Widow over the teatable." He claims to have been the world's most unsuccessful gents hosiery wholesaler, and began writing "to fill the long hours between one hosiery order and the next." He turned this experience into his very first play, Socks Before Marriage, which ran in the West End for nine years. Two of his subsequent plays, Briefs Encounter and Hanky Panky, broke box office records in Perth, Western Australia. Nothing On is his seventeenth play.
About the Creative Team & Cast
Lloyd Dallas (Director) "read English at Cambridge, and stage-craft at the local benefits office." He has directed plays in most parts of Britain, winning the South of Scotland Critics' Circle Special Award in 1969. In 1972 he directed a highly successful season for the National Theatre of Sri Lanka. In recent years he has probably become best known for his brilliant series of Shakespeare in Summer productions in the parks of the inner London boroughs.
Dotty Otley (Mrs. Clackett) makes a welcome return to the stage to create the role of Mrs. Clackett after playing Mrs. Hackett, Britain's most famous lollipop lady (Ooh. I can't" 'ardly 'old me lollyup!') in over 320 episodes of TV'S "On the Zebras." Her many stage appearances include her critically acclaimed portrayal of Fru Såckett, the comic char in Strindberg's Scenes from the Charnelhouse. Her first appearance ever? In a school production of Henry IV Part I - as the old bag-lady, Mrs. Duckett.
Belinda Blair (Flavia Brent) has been on the stage since the age of four, when she made her debut in Sinbad the Sailor at the old Croydon Hippodrome as one of Miss Toni Tanner's Ten Tapping Tots. She subsequently danced her way round this country, Southern Africa, and the Far East in shows like Zippedy-Dooda! and Here Come les Girls! More recently she has been seen in such comedy hits as Don't Mr.Duddle!, Who 's Been Sleeping in My Bed?, and Twice Two Is Sex. She is married to scriptwriter Terry Wough, who has contributed lead-in material to most of tv's chat shows. They have two sons and three retrievers.
Garry Lejeune (Roger Tramplemain) while still at drama school won the coveted Laetitia Daintyman Medal for Violence. His television work includes Police!, Crime Squad, Swat, Forensic, and The Nick, but he is probably best-known as 'Cornetto', the ice-cream sales-man who stirs the hearts of all the lollipop ladies in "On the Zebra."
Selsdon Mowbray (Burglar) first 'trod the boards' at the age of 12 - playing Lucius in a touring production of Julius Caesar, with his father, the great Chelmsford Mowbray, in the lead. Since then he has served in various local reps, and claims to have appeared with every company to have toured Shakespeare in the past half-century, working his way up through the Mustardseeds and the various Boys and Sons of, to the Balthazars, Benvolios, and Le Beaus; then the Slenders, Lennoxes, Trinculos, Snouts, and Froths; and graduating to the Scroops, Poloniuses, and Aguecheeks. His most recent film appearance was as Outraged Pensioner in Green Willies.
Brooke Ashton (Vicki) is probably best known as the girl wearing nothing but 'good, honest, natural froth' in the Hauptbahnhofbrau lager commercial. Her television appearances range from Girl at Infants' School in "On the Zebras" to Girl in Massage Parlour in "On Probation." Cinemagoers saw her in The Girl in Room 14, where she played the Girl in Room 312
Frederick Fellowes (Philip Brent) has appeared in many popular television series, including "Calling Casualty," "Cardiac Arrest!," "Out-Patients," and "In-Patients." On stage he was most recently seen in the controversial all-male version of The Trojan Women. He is happily married, and lives near Crawley, where his wife breeds pedigree dogs. "If she ever leaves me," he says, "it will probably be for an Irish wolfhound!"
Gulfshore Playhouse Education provides programs that enhance the lives of students of all ages through transformative theatrical experiences.
Pre-professional training through theatre productions, classes, and camps. Available for all ages.
Designed specifically for our region, this program infuses theatre-based pedagogy with curriculum standards to enhance learning.
Our community partnership program strengthens the fabric of our region by bringing the transformative power of live theatre and education to communities.
ThinkTheatre pairs core curriculum with performing arts education. By introducing theatrebased pedagogy, our professional teaching artists engage students’ creativity, encourage teamwork, and boost self-confidence while enhancing their understanding of curriculum content. If you are seeking ways to energize your classroom through fun, creative, and learning-focused residencies, be sure to check out our offerings.
John and Mary were very vested in their teaching and I as a teacher truly appreciated their enthusiasm as well as knowledge of what they were teaching!
Melissa Zizzo, Kindergarten, St. Ann School
Students always enjoy a break from the normal routines in their schedules. The work did not seem like work for them and some students really enjoyed working in groups.
We currently offer ThinkTheatre residencies for grades K-12 in the following subject areas:
• English/Language Arts
• Social Studies
• Science
• Mathematics
• Theatre
If your organization is interested in creating a partnership with Gulfshore Playhouse, contact Director of Education, Steven Calakos at 239.261.7529 ext. 207 or scalakos@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
Sarah Anzuelda, Eighth Grade, ICA
The cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Photo by Matthew Schipper.
Are your kids passionate about being on stage?
At the Conservatory at Gulfshore Playhouse, we offer pre-professional training through exciting theatre productions, engaging classes, and fun-filled camps for students of all ages.
Spring Break March 10-14, 2025
Story Explorers: On the Farm (Ages 5-7)
Monday-Friday March 10-14, 2025
9:00AM-12:00PM Tuition: $250
Broadway Bootcamp: Jukebox Musicals (Ages 8-13)
Monday-Friday March 10-14, 2025
9:00AM-12:00PM Tuition: $250
Young Actors (Ages 8-13)
Mondays, March 24-May 5, 2025
5:30PM-7:30PM Tuition: $300
Teen Directors (Ages 13-18)
Mondays, March 24-May 5, 2025
5:30PM-7:30PM Tuition: $300
Broadway Bootcamp: Once Upon a Time (Ages: 5-7)
Wednesdays, April 2-30, 2025
5:30PM-7:30PM Tuition: $150
Story Explorers: Pirates! (Ages 8-13)
Monday-Friday, March 10-14, 2025
1:00PM-4:00PM Tuition: $250
The Playbuilding Experience (Ages 13-18)
Monday-Friday, March 10-14, 2025
1:00PM-4:00PM Tuition: $250
Story Explorers: Jumanji (Ages: 8-13)
Wednesdays, April 2-30, 2025
5:30PM-7:30PM Tuition: $150
Teen Conservatory Cabaret (Ages 13-18)
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays April 15-May 9, 2025
5:00PM-8:00PM
Performances: May 12 & 13 7:00PM Tuition: $300
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Adult Classes
Through acting classes, painting classes, vocal lessons, and lecture series, lifelong learners experience professional training and theatrical experiences that expand horizons and inspire artistic growth. Broaden your understanding of the work we do on stage while getting to know Gulfshore Playhouse and fellow theatre lovers.
Paint ‘n Sip
Held once per month: March 7, April 4, 2025
6:00PM-8:00PM
Tuition: $100 (includes 3 drink tickets)
Founder Friday
Offered once per month: March 7, April 4, May 2, 2025
10:00AM-11:00AM
Tuition: $25
Wellness Offerings:
Yoga
Monday - Thursday, Saturday at varying times
Flow, Sculpt, and Beginner Yoga Tuition: $20
Broadway Zumba!
Every Monday through May 26, 2025
9:00AM-10:00AM
Tuition: $15 drop-in, 10-class package for $135
Chair Fitness: Move & Groove
Every Monday starting January 20 10:00AM
Tuition: $15 per class
To register and for more information, Call our box office 239.261.7529 or visit our site at gulfshoreplayhouse.org
The Lecture Series
Explore the world of theatre with The Lecture Series at Gulfshore Playhouse – a monthly series of insightful discussions about theatre and the arts.
Producers on Producers
March 20, 2025
11:00AM-12:00PM
Songwriting for the Stage with David Cohen (A Three-Part Series)
March 27, Apr. 3, Apr. 10, 2025
10:30AM-12:00PM
Tuition: $135
Directing the Stage April 17, 2025
11:00AM-12:00PM
Stage Stories: Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage in Theatre with Dan Bacalzo May 15, 2025
11:00AM- 2:00PM
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Gulfshore Playhouse Education is proud to forge community partnerships with other local cultural institutions such as the Holocaust Museum, Artis—Naples, and the Collier County Public Schools to bring unique theatrical experiences to thousands of students across Collier and Lee Counties.
Remember: The Story of Abe Price
Remember: The Story of Abe Price by Jeffrey Binder, an original play based on a true story, is brought to you in partnership with The Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center.
At just 16-years-old, Abraham Piasecki’s life is uprooted by the Nazi invasion of Poland. From living in the ghetto of Kielce to imprisonment at Auschwitz-Birkenau, Remember brings to life the harrowing true story of a Holocaust survivor who escaped Nazi captivity five times.
So Much Drama: Midsummer
So Much Drama is a collaboration between Gulfshore Playhouse, the Naples Philharmonic, and Collier County Public Schools, offering free musical adaptations of Shakespeare classics to over 3,000 eleventh-grade students. This partnership enhances students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s work while providing them the rare opportunity to experience performances by professional actors and musicians.
Drama-Based Corporate Training
Led by skilled facilitators, our tailored sessions infuse dynamic drama techniques into corporate settings, enhancing team building, communication, leadership, and creative problemsolving. Unleash the power of drama in your workplace, equipping your team with practical skills through engaging, customizable workshops.
• Presentation Skills: The Art of Public Speaking
• Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace
• The Power of Teamwork: Ensemble Building
Student Matinee Series
Gulfshore Playhouse creates special student matinee performances for each of our mainstage productions so students in our region can experience live professional theatre free of charge.
Noises Off
Date: Friday, March 7th from 10:00AM-12:30PM
Genre: Comedy - Play
Themes: Chaos, Backstage Theatrics
Recommended Audience: High School
Join us for the rest of the shows in our Student Matinee Series
These educational opportunities are made possible thanks to the Anthony and Beverly Petullo Endowment for Student Matinees and VIP Experiences.
Sweet Charity
Date: Friday, May 2nd from 10:00AM-12:30PM
Genre: Romantic Comedy - Musical
Themes: Love, Hope, Career Aspirations
Recommended Audience: High School
Jim Corsica, Victor Caroli, and Sue Schaffel in Remember: The Story of Abe Price Photo by Matthew Schipper.
Carolina Miranda, Brian Nelson Jr., and Angie Janas in Midsummer Photo by Matthew Schipper.
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A place to Breathe, Unwind and Refresh. Bayfront Inn: Where mornings start with sunrise views and breakfast at Bambu Tropical Bar & Grille, followed by a day of poolside relaxation, marina adventures, and tropical escapes.
Playhouse production of She Loves Me
Photo by Matthew Schipper.
We are thrilled to announce our new Dining Partnership!
Enjoy an elevated evening pairing a stellar dining experience at handselected restaurants with a visit to Gulfshore Playhouse, your new home for professional theatre.
For a list of our Dining Partners with links to their websites, scan here
*Please visit our Dining Partner’s websites for any special offerings they may be crafting for Gulfshore Playhouse ticket holders.
Kathy Abrams
Frank Agitali
Jackie Aldridge
Elizabeth Allen
Larry Allen
Pam Ammar
Ruth Anderson-Zabre
Maria Lane Arends
Lisa Auclair
Kim Babcock
Teresa Bacchi
Dianne Bacon
Doris Balconi
Gary Balconi
Melody Bales
Carla Bardagjy
Angela Barris
Anne Barongo
Lori Beckworth
Maria Bello
Jeanette Benfante
Monique Berlinger
Howard Bernie
Kay Bernie
Ron Bieganek
Jodie Birch
Shawn Blackley
Judi Bloom
Marta Bogater
Cate Boniello
Tammy Bower-Yorty
Pat Bradford
Alice Brady
Jeanine Brakefield
Marlene Bridge
Katie "KT" Brill
Joseph Buhain
David Burns
Frank Caccamise
Vivian Calis
Onetia Cameron
Tony Cancelliere
Pat Carl
Lori Carr
J Carroll
Connie Carter
Maureen Casey-Coe
Nancy Castonguay
Bob Castonguay
Donna Caughman
Cynthia Chandler
Myah Charlton (Lee)
Danielle Chapman
Gail Chazanovitz
Melanie Chiani
Lisa Chiesa
Corinne Cione
Lorraine Clark
Art Collins
Bonnie Cousineau
Fran Coyle
Laureen Coyne
Maureen Crichton
Stuart Crichton
Helen Cuda
Leona Curzi
Nancy Daras
Shirley Day
Elizabeth Dean
Sherry Dean
Wanda Debella
Rich Debella
Cathy DeMartis
Zeke DeMartis
Alyce Demma
Cindy Deschenes
Daniel Doczi
Michele Doczi
Bruce Dolin
Sandra Dolin
Kathleen Donelli
Lora Donia
John Donohue
Barbara Donohue
Moira Dougherty
Rich Dougherty
Janine Dowdle
Janet Dubeau
Jennifer Duffy
Linda Duggan
Dot Dunbar
Robert Dunbar
Beverly "Bev" Duncan
Suzanne Eastman
Katie Ekker
Debbie Elliot
Jan Ellis
Greg Ellis
Celene Evans
Karen Evans
Carrol Ewert
Larry Ewert
Carol Fahl
Steve Fapka
Joanne Farwell
Betsy Fellers
Vasiliy Finley
Gail Fitch
Karen Forberg
Natalie Frakenburg
Linnea Fraser
Linda Friis
Steve Fuller
Claudia Fuller
Suzanne Fundingsland
Marie Gannatti
Alivia Gardner
Joe Gargiulo
Jerry Gargiulo
Bunny Gartner
Anneke Geldenhuys
Maureen Gerrity
Matthew Giagnorio
Kathie Gilginas
Deborah Giso
Carole Glowacki
Nathan Goebel
Craig Goeske
Cheryl Goldberg
Chris Goldhorn
Thomas Golonksi
David "Dave" Golya
Hector Gonzalez
Charlene Gould
Nancy Greener
David Greener
Mrs. Ray Grimmon
Diane Hackem
Lori Hajec
Holly Hamilton
Tammy Harris
Nancy Harrison
Laraine Herbst
Pamela Heringhaus
Alexandra Hernandez
Cliff Hogen
Steve Holtz
Linda Horwitz
Peter Hubley
Peggy Hunt
Bob Huffman
Linda Icenogle
Ariella Irizarry
Linda Johnson
Lori Joyce
Shelagh Joyce
Keven Joyce
Sarah Jurney
Rose Kalba
Sue Kaplan
Gloria Kas
George Kas
Barbara Kay
Beth Keenan
Cathy Kelley
James Kelley
Carlyn Kelly
Robin Kennedy
Carolyn Kerl
Mary Jo Killoran
Mary Beth King
Billie Kirkpatrick
Linda Knight
Liese Kolb
Eileen Komanecky
Jackee Krauss
Mary Ellen Kucharik
Peter Kucharik
Frances (Fran) Lang
Karen Lang
NancyLee Langerman
Ron Lanning
John Lawton
Dale Leibowitz
Helane LePort
Robert Leverte
Michael Levine
Jane Levine
Gabriel Lewis
Joe Libertelli
Betty Liming
Dan Liming
Shirley Lopes
Faith Lopez
Rashida Loya
Nancy Lucey
Pam Lugo
Heather Mackenzie
Angela Maguire
Andrea Maldegan
Sandy Maggiacomo
Renee Marino
Rita Maroldo
Lorel Martens
Daniel Martin
Donna Martin
Mary Martini
Lisa Mash
Leslie Mason
Lola Mason
Marybeth Mastrianni
Lisa Mathe
Carol Matyniak
Brenda Maxey
Irene McAllister
Victoria McCally
Teresa McCallum
Debron McCartney
Harry McCartney
Connell McGeehan
Cindi McKnight
Dave McKnight
Nancy McLaughlin
John McLaughlin
Kathryn McMullen
Bob McNulty
Layza Medina
Elizabeth Mellon
John Minerva
Ken Moffat
Kathy Monti
Laurie Mountford
Nancy Moylan
John Murphy
Deborah Musiol
Karen Natalizio
David Mario Nal
Craig Nayhouse
Catherine Nelson
Rich Nemerson
Allison Newman
Debra Noons
Helena Novak
Nancy Oakes
Rod Oakes
Leslie O'Connell
Laura Odette
Maureen O'Keefe
Nancy O'Leary
Kathie O'Leary
Deborah (Debbie) Olsen
Michele Olsen
Robin Orme
Tarah Orme
Zackery Orme
Nora Ousley
Ray Palmer
Linda Palmer
Julie Panagakos
Mary Parelli
Doris Parker
Jean Paskalides
Karen Patrico
Maria Pentakis
Bob Phelan
Barbara Picardi
Amy Picotte
Bob Picotte
Gerry Pierce
Mike Pietrucha
Elaine Pilver
Susan Polastri
Angelo Polizzi
Ashley Pollard
Orest Poluch
Joanne Poluch
Steve Popp
Cynthia (Cindy) Popp
Cecelia Price
Dolores Pytlik
Tom Quinn
Bob Ray
Linda Ray
Kriki Read
Randy Read
Jean Rechenmacher
Gail Reifsnyder
June Reeves
Susan Reville
Lynda Reymann
Suzanne Rhea
Judith Rhyne
Bill Rhyne
Barbara Ridings
Wendy Rieger
Kaitlyn Rispoli
Cheryl Ritchie
Gail Riva
Samuel Roberts
Trenton Rocco
Kathy Rogers
Marie Roosendaal
Tracy Rosen
Maggie (Margaret) Ross
Debbie Rough
Maria Rozo
Carol Ruset
Wyatt Russo
Sharon Sabo
Charles Sabo
Donna Santamarina
Jennifer Schmidt
Alicia Schwartz
Mary Scioscia
Neil Scioscia
Diane Scribner
Nancy Sekulich
Jully Seybert
Randy Seybert
Pat Shea
Mike Shea
Robbie Short
Carol Simpson
Sharon Slack
Tom Smillie
Hollie Smillie
Beverly "Bev" Smith
Jeannie Smith
JoAnne Sottile
Christine Spangler
Lyn Spinella
Michael Stanek
Bonnie Stedronsky
Mary Steffan
Sandra Stephens
Karen Stone
Leslie Strauss
Maureen Sullivan
Sharon Sutton
Dave Sutton
Sharon Swinton
Judy Switzky
Peter Szafir
Kimberly Szymanski
Andrea Tanner
Deb Taylor
Rich Taylor
Sharon Thoemke
Calvin Thomas
Candi Tipton
Ann Todd
Dorothea "Dottie" Tormey
Amy Toussaint
Rob Toussaint
Patrick Trapp
Suzanne Trevors
Fran Tucker
Stan Tucker
Sue Turner
Janis Upton
Eric Uthus
Jackie Uthus
Lynne Vannelli
Marilyn Varcoe
Barbara Vegter
Diana Veksler
Carole Veringa
Susan Vigliante
Lucinda VonRomer
Margaret Walos
Margaret Walrod
MJ Wann
Eileen Warren
Joanne Weber
Julie Weber
Stephanie Weber
Karen Weinman
Eric Weinstein
Anne Welton
Daphne Whitman
Kate Wilde
Rob Wilde
Libby Wiliams
Nancy Willis
Sharon Wilson
Adrienne Woodward
Nancy Woodward
Nancy Woolf
Suzanne Worthington
Sharon Yeske
Natalie Younger
Yelena Yurinets
Patricia Zicht
Paula Zipfel
David Zipfel
Season Angels
($250,000+)
Jane & Steve Akin
Patty & Jay Baker
Glenda & Rich Struthers
Season Benefactors
($100,000-$249,000)
Karen & Gary Gregg
Nancy Lauridsen
Sandi & Tom Moran
Susan Regenstein & Barry Frank
Ralph & Shelly Stayer
Season Ambassadors
($50,000-$99,999)
Bayfront Inn
Bev & Art Cherry
Dentons Cohen & Grigsby
Mary F. Drazan
Christine & Terrance Flynn
Nancy & Tom Gallagher
Grampy’s Charities - Jim & Jonatha Castle
Marguerite Hambleton
Jenny & Rich Housh
George & Patricia Kraus
Pamela & Bob Krupka
James & Brigitte Marino
Moran Wealth Management
Porsche Naples
John & Carol Walter
Jane & Dave Wilson
Executive Producers
($25,000-$49,999)
Anonymous (x3)
Aielli Group
Mary & Phil Beuth
Lee & Peter Bewley
Bigham Jewelers
Richard & Jane Borchers
Patricia & Jim Bosscher
Cheryl & Randall W. Byrnes
Bob & Laurie Champion
Ciccarrelli Advisory Services
Robert & Joan Clifford
John & Patricia Cochran
Norman & Suzanne Cohn
Margaret Cox
Jim & Shirley Curvey
Kyla & Rich de Asla
Bobbi & David Drobis
Dyan Fazzone
First Horizon
Kathleen & Brendan FitzGerald
The Gialamas Family
Matthew Hagan
The Harold Alfond Foundation
The Habbershon Family
Gulfshore Life / Naples Press
Ken & Karen Heithoff
Vicki Herche & Graeme Murray
Mitchell Hertz & Anne Carlucci
Jean & Leo Hertzog
Steven & Sarah Jackson
Sabrina & Craig Jensen
Liz & Jim Jessee
Sarah Raup Johnson
Catelyn Juliano & David Deutsch
Heidi & James Kargman
Diane Landgren
Barbara Lapham
Dolly & Jenny Lenz
Laird A. Lile
Jody & Gerald Lippes
Barbara K. Lupient
Simone & Scott Lutgert
Debra & Vince Maffeo
Phil McCabe
Carolyn & Don McCulloch
Gerry McGraw
Bettina McKee
Pat & Tony McMunn
Dan & Ann Meyer
Joanne & Jeffrey Miller
Kristin & John Miller
Geraldine Moss
Kimberly Moss & Bob Fisher
Naples Illustrated
Naples Trust
F.E. & Jack Nortman
Louise & Larry Ost
Joan & Mahendra Parekh
Gail Kern Paster
Anthony & Beverly Petullo
Platinum Dry Cleaners
Quality Enterprises USA Inc.
Ann Ratner
Dottie & John Remondi
DeAnna & Rick Rondinelli
Kathy & Ned Sachs
Pam & Fred Sasser
Cynthia & Mike Scholl
The Shubert Foundation Inc.
Alice & Charles Simons
Sharon & Paul Stein
Sarah Bowden as Reno Sweeney and Josh Canfield as Billy Crocker in the Gulfshore Playhouse production of Anything Goes Photo by Matthew Schipper.
Stock Development
Patricia Sweet & Bill Marsh
Janet & Peter Swinburn
Roberta & Rodger Taylor
The Dock at Crayton Cove - Mimi & Doug Traina
Julie & Steve Vanderboom
The Vincent Von Zwehl Memorial Fund
Julie & Phil Wade
Kathy & Paul Weaver
Tereska & Jerry Whitson
William C. Huff
Michael Wilens & Carolyn Longacre
Wilmington Trust
Julie Wyman
Kristen & Michael Wynn
Joanne Wyss
Debbie & Bruce Yarde
Spotlight Sponsors
($10,000-$24,999)
Barron Collier Companies
The Betsey Harris Fund, Collier Community Foundation
Jeannelle & Brian Brady
The Calleja Group - Gisselle & Jorge Calleja
Collier Community Foundation
Scott & Rebecca Curvey
Davies Duke
Janine & Timothy Dowdle
Jeanette & Herbert Evert
Fidelity Wealth Management
Gilbane Building Company
Kathleen Glass
Judith & Martin Isserlis
Jack Miller Family Foundation
Jay & Stuart Kaye
Lisa & Patrick Kelly
Nancy Marriott - The Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation
Jennifer & David Miller
Moorings Park Group
Susan Mullin
Karen Nally
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau
Beth & Bill Reid
Bruce & Lois Selfon
Robert Simpson
Karen & F. Samuel Smith
Julie & Steven Smith
Jenny & Kermit Sutton
State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs
Bruce Tomason & Susan Rosen
Gulf Coast International Properties, Tim & Stephanie Savage
$5,000 - $9,999
Robin Bache Gray
Susan & William Brock
Brown and Brown
Erica & James Buchweitz
Azul Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa
Joyce & Patrick Coughlan
Jerry Coury
Hanna & Andrew Cummins
Richard Cuneo
Judith Davis & Kim Gordon Davis
District
Dougherty Family Foundation
Kathleen & William Farley
Jeanie & Tony Figg
Jane & Neal Gelfand
Dave Gibbons
Mary Graham
Florida Blue
Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation
Carole & Tom Guyette
Myra Hackel
Stephan Hall
Johanna & Tony Hess
Mary & Robert Hoyer
Craig Huntington
MPM Wealth Advisors
Bruce Kirchhofer
Marc Kozin
Mary & James Lande
Kristine C. Lenrow
Ken Love
Rebecca & Robert McLennen
Ned & Elvy Milenkovich
Laura & Leo Montgomery
Myfifident Foundation
Nick & Linda Penniman
Marcus Peperzak
Russell & Sandra Peppet
Timothy Petersen
Laurie & Ric Phillips
Penny & Stephen Pomeranz
Maureen A. Raub
Leslie Schwartz
Laura Scott
Soluna
Beth Stewart
Fred Stratton
Sharon & Rich Struthers
Linda & Ken Sumner
Joy & Jack Timken
Warren American Whiskey Kitchen
Enid & Jerry Weygandt
Myra & Van Zandt Williams
Marlene & John Yasinsky
Harriet & Donald Young
Denise Zutz
$2,500 - $4,999
Rosann & Gregory Anselmi
Roger & Paula Baker
Margaret & William Blackburn
Create an indelible legacy
Join the Standing Ovation Society
We understand that the choice to designate a planned gift is a deeply precious and personal one, and we thank you for your consideration. When you become a member of the Standing Ovation Society, you are joining an ensemble of thoughtful and imaginative visionaries who believe, as you do, in the transformative power of world-class professional theatre and educational opportunities in our region. Your gift will touch the lives of all who walk through our doors and ensure our ability to carry out our mission.
Annual recognition in the Gulfshore Playhouse playbill
Invitation to periodic events honoring members of the Standing Ovation Society
Invitation to other Gulfshore Playhouse special events
AN UNFORGETTABLE PLAY ABOUT BILLIE HOLIDAY'S ABILITY TO MINE HUMOR FROM HARDSHIP
you would like to notify us of your intent or discuss your options, please contact Lisa Halsey at 239.261.7529 ext 203. or lhalsey@gulfshoreplayhouse.org
William Parry as Angus and Maureen Silliman as Abigail in Gulfshore Playhouse’s production of Morning After Grace. Photo by Matthew Schipper.
Board of Directors Leadership & Staff
Leadership
Kristen Coury CEO & Producing Artistic Director
Steven Akin, Chairman of the Board
Rich Struthers, Vice-Chair
Patty Baker
Jim Bosscher
Kristen Coury
David Drobis
Tim Habbershon
Mitch Hertz
Jenny Housh
Jason Hunter Korn
Pamela Krupka
Sandi Moran
Gerry Moss
Jack Nortman
Tony Panzica
Gail Kern Paster
Susan Regenstein
Rick Rondinelli
Cynthia Scholl
Tennille Sevigny
Pat Sweet
Ashley Smith
Dave Wilson
Joanne Wyss
Don J. Gunther, Emeritus
Bob Harden, Emeritus
Don McCulloch, Lifetime Trustee
Joel Markus COO & Managing Director
Advancement
Chief Advancement Officer .............................................................. Lisa Halsey
Advancement Officer: Events & Donor Engagement ...................... Sarah Owen
Advancement Officer ............................................................. Brandon Horwin
Donor Stewardship & Events Coordinator ....................................... Dave Blount
Advancement Coordinator ................................................. Ashleigh Jennings
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