The Hippodrome proudly presents: Next to Normal

Next to Normal Music By

Book & Lyrics By

Tom Kitt Brian Yorkey

Directed By Stephanie Lynge

Previews Jan 24-25

Jan 26 -Feb 25 In Partnership with

NEXT TO NORMAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Hippodrome productions are supported in part by: the National Endowment for the Arts, the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida, Visit Gainesville Alachua County, and by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department.

PROUDLY PRESENTS

Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Music by Tom Kitt

Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephanie Lynge* Musical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Helm AEA Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Wilkerson*^ Assistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Olivia Bradshaw Scenic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mihai Ciupe Production Manager/Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert P. Robins^ Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warren Goodwin Props Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erika Capin Master Electrician/Light Board Op. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jay Mathey Sound Designer/Mix Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Yanes Click Track Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Neta Epstein Costume Designer/Shop Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erin Jester First Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kayla Evans Wardrobe Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Naomi Glaser Movement Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calypso Haddad The Hippodrome Theatre recognizes and acknowledges that it resides on the historic territories of the Timucua and Seminole peoples who long inhabited this land.

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Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization performing arts unions. #EquityWorks Hippodrome programs are sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts & Culture; Visit Gainesville Alachua County, and by the City of Gainesville, Dept. of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. Playbill by Isa Lara.

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PROUDLY PRESENTS

Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Music by Tom Kitt

THE CAST Diana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terra C. MacLeod* Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Patrick Ford*^ Natalie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josslyn Shaw Gabe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Neun Henry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noah C. Yager Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregory Buckheit*

Original Broadway Production Produced by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo and Second Stage Theatre Orchestrations by Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt Vocal Arrangements by AnnMarie Milazzo New York Premiere Produced by Second Stage Theatre, New York. February 2008 Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Ellen Richard, Executive Director ‘Next To Normal’ was subsequently produced by Arena Stage in November 2008.

Developed at Village Theatre, Issaquah, WA (Robb Hunt, Executive Producer, Steve Tomkins, Artistic Director).

An earlier version was presented in the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

Support for the development of “Next To Normal” was provided by the Jonathan Larson Foundation.

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

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com *Appearing through an Agreement between the Hippodrome Theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. ^ Member of The Hippodrome Theatre’s company members There will be one 15-minute intermission THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW.

PRODUCTION SPONSORS

PRODUCTION CO-SPONSORS

UF Health Psychiatric Hospital

Myers & Briggs Foundation

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MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE Just Another Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana, Gabe, Dan, Natalie Everything Else. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalie Who’s Crazy/My Psychopharmacologist and I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana, Dan, Dr. Fine Perfect For You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalie, Henry I Miss The Mountains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana It’s Gonna Be Good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana, Gabe, Dan, Natalie, Henry He’s Not Here. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan You Don’t Know. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana I Am The One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabe, Dan, Diana Superboy and the Invisible Girl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana, Gabe, Natalie I’m Alive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabe Make Up Your Mind/Catch Me I’m Falling. . . .Diana, Gabe, Dan, Natalie, Dr. Madden I Dreamed A Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana, Gabe There’s A World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabe I’ve Been. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabe, Dan Didn’t I See This Movie?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana A Light In The Dark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana, Dan

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MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT TWO Wish I Were Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana, Natalie Song of Forgetting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana, Dan, Natalie Hey #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Henry, Natalie Seconds and Years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana, Dan, Dr. Madden Better Than Before. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana, Dan, Natalie, Dr. Madden Aftershocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gabe Hey #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalie, Henry You Don’t Know (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana, Dr. Madden How Could I Ever Forget? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana, Dan It’s Gonna Be Good (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana, Dan Why Stay?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana, Natalie A Promise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan, Henry I’m Alive (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabe The Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana Make Up Your Mind/Catch Me I’m Falling (Reprise). . . . . . . . Diana, Gabe, Dr.Madden Maybe (Next To Normal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana, Natalie Hey #3/Perfect For You (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Natalie, Henry So Anyway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana I Am The One (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabe, Dan Finale: Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S NOTE The Hippodrome Theatre’s 51st Season - Empower Welcome to the Hippodrome’s 51st Season.

From its inception in 1973, the Hippodrome Theatre has brought stories to the stage that explore and celebrate the human condition. 50 years ago six determined individuals, (Marilyn Wall, Bruce Cornwell, Greg Von Hausch, Kerry (McKinney) Oliver-Smith, Mary Hausch , Owen Wechsberg) took a leap into the unknown, creating a theater that challenged expectations.

And what a challenging time this is. While the pandemic is (mostly) in our rearview mirror, its financial impacts on the whole of regional theater are still reverberating. Theaters across the country reopened with audiences down 50% in 2021, and the Hippodrome was no exception. Nationwide, audience numbers are back to 70% attendance and again, the Hippodrome is right on target.

We are coming back. The issue is Regional theater needs a longer runway than the federal pandemic funding supplied, and again The Hippodrome, while beating the national trend, is facing similar issues. But we are strong and resilient! Even as we cut back the number of full productions in our season, we are building new creative programming into the main stage, basement, and cinema spaces. You will have even more opportunities this coming season to experience the power of theater and community storytelling.

So what better theme could we have this season than Empower. You, our community, empower us. This collaborative art form brings us all together to experience something special, something that connects us to each other, which is powerful and strong. Art springs from times of struggle and change as we try to navigate our world. And, just like the characters in our plays, the Hippodrome is weathering this challenge and tackling our future head on.

Thank you for being a part of our community and keeping Gainesville Hipp.

-Stephanie Lynge^ (Hippodrome’s Artistic Director)

DIRECTOR’S NOTE Welcome to the Tony Nominated Musical, Next To Normal. This Pulitzer Prize winning script tells the story of a “perfect” suburban family, but in reality, the mother struggles with a worsening bipolar disorder as the family tries to hold itself together.

A musical about mental health? Yes. Why? Why not. This family’s journey, trying every treatment, using every coping mechanism they can find is, at its core, a universal story about a family’s struggle to survive and find a way to stay together.

Post-pandemic, the storyline of dealing with mental health is even more relevant. More and more people are struggling to find their balance interacting, connecting, and finding acceptance in a world that changes faster than most of us can absorb. And yet, even today, talking about mental illness is still taboo in our society, and the stigma associated with mental health challenges can feel suffocating and isolating, And not just for the person struggling with depression, or bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, or a myriad of other mental health issues, but for the family as well.

As we take this journey with the Goodman family, I hope it opens up space for dialogue about mental health and the myriad of support systems that exist right here in our community. If you suffer from depression, anxiety, or any other diagnosis, know you are not alone. If you have family or friends who struggle, you are not alone.

In the end, the Goodman’s story ends with hope for their future and I have hope for all of ours too.

-Stephanie Lynge^ (Director)

WHO’S WHO IN NEXT TO NORMAL Stephanie Lynge^ (Director) Stephanie Lynge (Director) is an accomplished actor, director, producer, teacher and coach. Stephanie has enjoyed a career of more than 27 years in professional theater and education. Since 2013, she has worked on more than 50 productions at the Hippodrome either as an actor, director, choreographer, or dramaturg. She was seen on stage in The Wolves and Let The Right One In. Her other acting credits include performances in New York City on Broadway and Off Broadway at Lincoln Center, BAM, Jean Cocteau Rep, and the York Theater Workshop. Regional theaters include Freefall, Goodspeed Opera House, Sacramento Music Circus, Pasadena Playhouse, Rep Theater of St. Louis, Flat Rock Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Seaside Music Theater, as well as several National Tours. Directing credits include the Hippodrome’s Every Christmas Story Ever Told, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Sex With Strangers, The Blameless, and Lone Star Spirits as well as plays at the 45th Street Theater (NYC), New York Musical Theater Festival, and the University of Florida. Stephanie has served as a Visiting professor at Indiana University, and an Adjunct professor at New Jersey City University and University of Florida. After receiving her BA in Musical Theater from Indiana University, Stephanie lived and worked as an actor in New York City for over 20 years.

Stephanie holds a Master of Fine Arts in acting from University of Florida and is a proud member of Actors Equity Association since 1996.

Paul Helm (Music Director) Paul is overjoyed to start the new year working with one of his favorite theatre companies! He returns to the Hippodrome having last been seen as Marcus Moscowicz in both Murder for Two and Murder for Two: Holiday Edition. Paul has performed, directed and music directed with the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Florida Studio Theatre, freeFall Theatre Company, First Stage Children’s Theater, Sacramento Theatre Company, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, and Bucknell University. Recent credits include The SpongeBob Musical, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Bright Star, Big River, The Fantasticks, Souvenir, Crazy for You, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Cocoanuts, Spring Awakening, Big Fish and Forever Plaid. He was also a vocalist for Disney on Classic, a three-month symphony concert tour of Japan with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. www.paulhelm.net

WHO’S WHO IN NEXT TO NORMAL Terra C MacLeod* (Diana) Terra is thrilled to be at the Hippodrome this season with Next to Normal. Credits include: Broadway’s Chicago (Velma Kelly) The West End, National and International tours. Regional: Cabaret (Fraulein Kost) Goodspeed, Annie (Hannigan), Beauty and the Beast (M.Bouche)-Tuacahn Theatre, Chicago (Roxie), Addams Family (Morticia)Moonlight Theatre, Spamalot (Lady of the Lake), Blood Brothers (Mrs. J.), The Producers (Ulla), West Side Story Arts Club Canada, and Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Cats, Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls. Select TV/Film; Lizzie Maguire Movie, The Reagans, The Dead Zone, Jeremiah. To my ever supportive family who always strive to see the light no matter the journey, this is for you. @terracmacleod David Patrick Ford*^ (Dan) David is a Gainesville resident, a member of the Hippodrome acting company, and runs the children’s music program, Tonewood Family Music. Broadway National Tours: The Full Monty (Keno, Dance Capt.); Footloose (Lyle) Off-Broadway: Sessions (Dylan) Off-Off Broadway: Macbeth (Macbeth), Othello (Iago), Merchant of Venice (Antonio) The Gallery Players; Year One of the Empire (Beveridge) Metropolitan Playhouse. Regional: Pitts. CLO, Sac. Light Opera, Walnut Street, NC Theatre, North Shore, Alliance, Playhouse on the Sq., Westchester B’way, KC Starlight, MUNY St Louis. For more visit: www.DavidPatrickFord.com. Love to my family!

WHO’S WHO IN NEXT TO NORMAL Jossyln Shaw (Natalie) Josslyn Shaw is thrilled to be making her Hippodrome debut, as well as revisiting her role in Next to Normal! She currently resides in NYC, though she is 100% a Midwest gal at heart. Her latest credits include Max & Millie (Millie) at Lincoln Center’s Across a Crowded Room festival, The Little Mermaid (Ariel) at Area Stage Company, The Maginificent Seven (A Vision from 1984) at Theatre Row in NYC, and Next to Normal (Natalie) at Vanguard Theatre Company. Other favorites include Shrek (Princess Fiona), Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), and Heathers (Heather Duke).

She is a proud graduate of the Dobbins Conservatory. When not onstage, you can find her on a personal quest to discover the best chocolate milkshake! www.josslynshaw.com @jossygirl11

Connor Neun (Gabe) Connor Neun is an Actor from Orlando, Florida. He is also in his final semester at UF graduating in May with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is beyond excited to be a part of his second production at the Hippodrome. You may have seen him this summer in A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder here at the Hipp! Other recent roles include Cliff in Cabaret at UF and Tony in West Side Story at the Dr Phillips Center. When he’s not in the show, you may catch him jogging around Gainesville! He would also like to thank his family and friends for always being there for him. @connor.neun www.connorneun.com

WHO’S WHO IN NEXT TO NORMAL Noah C. Yager (Henry) Noah is thrilled to be working with this team of story tellers for his fourth production at the Hipp! Noah is a Graduating BFA Musical Theatre at UF. You may have seen him here recently in Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder as Inspector Pinkney. Noah is thrilled you all are here and hopes you enjoy the show! Also, if you want to follow more of his shenanigans drop a follow at yagerboi59 on Instagram!

Gregory Buckheit*(Dr. Madden/Dr.Fine) Hailing from NYC, Gregory Buckheit is absolutely thrilled to return to the Hippodrome in the moving and powerful Next to Normal. Gregory last appeared on the Hipp stage back in 2018 as the savage bully Jonny in Let the Right One In. Some other favorite credits include: Jamie in The Last Five Years, Edgar in Bat Boy, and Ichabod Crane in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. In addition to performing, Gregory is also a playwright and librettist - most notably for the horror drama Ordinance and the new musical One Word Revolution.

WHO’S WHO IN NEXT TO NORMAL Amanda Yanes (Sound Designer / Mix Engineer) Amanda is thrilled to be in her tenth season at the Hippodrome. Other regional credits include Cape Fear Regional Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar, Legally Blonde: The Musical, and The Parchman Hour: Songs and Stories of the ’61 Freedom Riders, and as the mix engineer in Fayetteville, North Carolina at Dorset Theatre Festival.

Amber Wilkerson*^ (Stage Manager) Amber is a professional Stage & Event Manager.

She has been affiliated with the Hippodrome Theatre since 2003, first as Properties Intern, then as Assistant Stage Manager before moving to New York City to pursue a career in theatre. She returned to the Hipp as the AEA Stage Manager of A Christmas Carol in 2005 & 2006. She has worked professionally for The Metropolitan Opera (NYC), The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (Madison, NJ), North Shore Music Theatre (Beverly, MA), and Times Square New Year’s Eve 2006-2010 (NYC). In 2006, Amber served as a Production Assistant on the Broadway musical, Grey Gardens. Amber spent five years working with Manhattan Theatre Club as a Subscriber Services Representative and two years as a House Manager at Playwrights Horizons, both in New York City. Originally from Maryland, she holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Salisbury University. Amber is a proud member of the Hippodrome Company and the Actors’ Equity Association.

Calypso Haddad (Movement Coordinator) Calypso is a choreographer, director, educator, and artistic collaborator working primarily in the world of theater and dance.

Calypso holds multiple degrees in Dance Performance and Choreography including an MFA from Florida State University and a BFA from Elon University. Calypso is an experienced instructor ranging from elementary arts integration to higher-level courses at FSU and Santa Fe College where she is currently an Adjunct Professor of Dance. A lifelong learner, Calypso utilizes decolonized and consent-focused practices in her teaching and choreography Calypso has created works for the FSU School of Theatre, the FSU School of Dance, The Hippodrome State Theatre, The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, The Young Actors Theatre, ACDA, and various pre-professional programs throughout the United States. Calypso is passionate about arts education and creating community collaborations that strive to make dance and theater more proactive, inclusive, and conscious.

Erika Capin (Props Designer) Erika Capin is thrilled to be designing props for her ninth show at the Hippodrome! She has done a little bit of everything in theatre since childhood – acting, directing, stage managing, etc., but she really found her niche when she was introduced to the wonderful world of props more than 20 years ago. Her creations have appeared on many different stages around Gainesville, most recently in POTUS, Silent Sky, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Running Mates, Mountaintop, Murder for Two, The Revolutionists, The Producers, Mamma Mia!, Gypsy, and The Blue Period of Milton Van der Spuy. When she isn’t making props or working at her day job protecting the environment, Erika also enjoys designing jewelry, playing trivia, and taking care of her assortment of friendly cats and dogs.

WHO’S WHO IN NEXT TO NORMAL Erin Jester (Costume Designer/Shop Supervisor) Erin is delighted to return to the Hippodrome for its 51st season. Erin is a UF alumna and a former Hippodrome costumes intern (2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons), and in 2020 received her MFA in costume design and technology from the University of Southern Mississippi. Previous costume design credits include productions of Cabaret, Much Ado About Nothing and Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses. Other credits include costume historical research for North Carolina State University’s Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies, historical costume reproduction for the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel, MS, and costume coordination for the Moscow Ballet’s The Great Russian Nutcracker and the independent film series 12 Westerns in 12 Months, directed by Travis Mills Jay Mathey (Master Electrician) Jay is excited to be starting his very first season at

the Hippodrome. He recently graduated from Florida Southern College and was involved in numerous shows as Props Master, Assistant Master Electrician, and Master Electrician. He is proud to have worked on many shows at FSC’s historic Buckner Theater including Songs for a New World, Godspell, Tom Jones, The Diary of Anne Frank, Carrie, Something Rotten!, and many more.

Mihai Ciupe (Scenic Designer) 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, Victor Ion Frunza. In1991, he received a scholarship to attend The London International Festival of Theatre. Since 1995, he is a member of The United Association of the Romanian Fine Artists in the scenography section.

In1999, 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 twenty-five productions. He has continued to work professionally at national and international level.

WHO’S WHO IN NEXT TO NORMAL Robert P. Robins^ (Production Manager/Lighting Designer) Bob is enjoying his

39th season here at the Hippodrome, where he has designed lighting for over 700 Hippodrome productions and events. He has worn many Hipp hats throughout the decades: Lighting Designer, Production Manager, Facility Manger, IT Manager, AEA Stage Manager, TYA Tour Stage Manager, Safety Officer, Intern Recruiter, Light Board Operator, Sound Mixer, Mainstage State Tour Technical Director, and Bartender, just to name a few. Bob also continues to provide lighting designs throughout the country, working with clients that include architects, theatres, dance companies, industrial events, schools, colleges and universities, municipalities, various types of small and large companies, and homeowners. He proudly holds a BFA in Theatre Production from the University of Florida.

Warren Goodwin (Technical Director) Warren joined the Hippodrome in 2004

as a carpenter in the scene shop, and assumed the role of Master Carpenter in 2006. In addition to helping build over a hundred of Hippodrome sets, Warren served as co-scenic designer on The Christians and The Wolves. He is thrilled to be currently serving as Technical Director. In his free time, Warren enjoys painting, and is an accomplished local artist. You can often find his work on display next door at Maude’s Cafe.

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OUR GENEROUS DONORS The Hippodrome thanks its many donors for their generous contributions to support our productions and programs! For more information on how your gift supports the Hippodrome, please contact Matt Dibble at (352) 373-5968 ext. 217. Donations listed are from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23 PRODUCER $50,000+ Nathan S. Collier DIRECTOR $10,000-$49,999 PLAYWRIGHT $5,000-$9,999 Bill Bryson Mary Trew & Weaver Gaines Anne Margoluis Janet Silverstein Gary & Suzy Miller, the Miller Family Foundation Ken and Colleen Rand Janet Silverstein COMPOSER $1,000-$2,499 Tim Altmeyer William Anderson Wayne & Penny Archer Kenneth & Laura Berns In Memory of Nelson & Mary Gene Blanchard David & Linda Bloom Chris & Rusty Forsmark Linda Kallman Joseph & Lucille Little Trevor & Charlene Luke

DESIGNER $2,500-$4,999 Debbie & Michael Conlon Merry Lynne Wilson James & Terie DeFord

Tony Maurelli Eileen McCarthy Smith Hallie & Ted McFatridge Chris M. Morris Joy & Richard Segall Midge Smith Betsy Styron Farol Tomson Nel & Daniel Webster Kate Wilkinson

OUR GENEROUS DONORS CHOREOGRAPHER $500-$999 Michael Avery Phoebe H. Bowers Frederick J Brenneman J.F. & Charme Burns Daniel & Lisa Duncanson D.A. Fosser Frederick & Patricia Harden Heather Harrell Ann Hatfield Anonymous Judge Karen Miller Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Lauren Miller Sally Ryden John & Duane Spindler Connie & Bob Stern Kenneth Wald Dr. Elaine Young The Jelks Family Foundation

CAST $250-$499 Linda Boyles Mr. John Freeman Dr. Lynne Holt John & Carol Koogler Phyllis Lotzkar Richard & Valentina Mankin Pat & Robert Moore Michael & Jaquelyn Resnick Carol & Jim Sarisky Anonymous Jane S. Townsend Christine Tucker Steve & Judy Watkins Samuel Welker Robin West Harvey & Missy Ziegler

Thank you to Michael A. Eaddy for photographing The Hippodromes moments for the last 20 years.

Donations made from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23

CORPORATE SPONSORS The commitment of the corporate community is critical for the Hippodrome to sustain its highly acclaimed productions and programs. To learn more about corporate partner opportunities, contact The Hipp at development@thehipp.org.

SEASON PRODUCERS $50,000+ City of Gainesville The Collier Companies

Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Visit Gainesville, Alachua County

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS $20,000+ 98.5 KTK, 97.3 The Sky, Country 103.7 The Gator, AM 850 CBS 4 / NBC9 James Moore Consulting

Michael and Phyllis Warren -on behalf of AMJ Group Inc. UF School of Theatre + Dance

PRODUCERS $10,000+ Gainesville City Lifestyle EFN Properties Gainesville Health and Fitness Center Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille Wind-FM 92.5 Gainesville/95.5 Ocala

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PRODUCTION SPONSORS $5,000+ Alta Printing Ben E. Keith Company Bevis Chiropractic Colortyme Furniture Sales & Lease Destination Florida Greater Gainesville Chamber Carly Spoto Photography

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PRODUCTION CO-SPONSORS $2,500+ Alliance Credit Union Gator Moving and Storage Co. Hampton Inn & Suites JVC Media Group Mini Maid Myers & Briggs Foundation Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Rush and Frisco Law

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CORPORATE SPONSORS PERFORMANCE SPONSORS $1,750+ The Bagel Bakery JohnRussell Salon Tonewood Family Music Watchguard Technologies

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The Hippodrome would like to thank the City of Gainesville and Alachua County for years of generous support.

2023-2024 LEADING LADIES This annual women’s philanthropy group officially launched in 2015 for women who love and support the arts. We thank all of our past supporters. Below is our 2023-2024 list of supporters (so far!). If you’d like to renew your membership to this dynamic group of women or become a new member, please contact development@thehipp.org Maria-Elena Augustin Jan Baur Dr. Theresa Beachy Dr. Azra Bihorac Kim Bosshardt Patrice Boyes, ESQ Mary Day Coker Amanda Rodriguez Demaria Sheila K. Dickison M. Susan Fulford Joy Glanzer Carol Gwin Nancy Herring Cornelia Holbrook Marie House Diane Jacobson Linda Kallman Leslie Klein Lucinda Lavelli Jennifer Lee Melanie Leonard Judy Locascio Stephanie B. Lynge

Ginny Maurer Linda McGurn Carol F. Meyer Kat Moore Chris M. Morris Marni Most Allison Nordqvist Kerry Oliver-Smith Nell Page Rainsberger Julie Penrod-Glen Emily Pritchett Vera Rabino Lynn Rousseau Vivian Ruth Sawyer Molly Sexton Ilene Silverman Jan Snyder Florence M. Turcotte Justine Vaughen Helen Warren Jorgia Wooten Nicole Yucht

COLLIER CHALLENGE DONORS Jessica Abel Erika Aenlle Richard Alllen & Susan Mastin Sherri & Eric Amundson Julie Anspach Lisa Anthony & Isaac Simmons James & Karen Archer Christine Aytug Robert Bachus Walter & Pamela Barry Gil & Suzie Baxter Theresa Beachy John & Barbara Bengston Azra Bihorac & Charles Hobson David & Linda Bloom James & Tara Blythe Joyce Bono Ralph Bowden Lisa Bowley David & Nancy Boyd Sherry & Carter Boydstun Martha Brane & Lewis Sussman Patti Breedlove Jane Brockman Tom Brunson & Debbie Savage Jane & Russell Burman-Holtom Cheryl Calhoun & Ester De Jong Neda Caneva Alan Carlson & Theresa Guecia Peter Carpenter Charlotte & Paul Chadik Candace Clift & Mark Woolett Amy Coenen Debbie Conlon Erin Connelly Wes Corbett Bruce Cornwell Diane Craig Phylis & James Craig Ed & Sheila Crapo Michael Curry Katie D’Amato Eddie Daniel & Jason Monroe Newman Fonda Davis & John Eyler Nancy Deren The Dharma Endowment Foundation Sheila Dickison Lee & Barbara Dockery Cheryl & Paul Doering Jeff Dunn & David Etherington Mark Elliot Robert Emerson Jane Emmeree & Erick Smith Jean Epling Guy & Rhea Epstein Skip & Lynda Everitt Tara & Bill Ezzell Carol Faas Rebecca Falmlen

Cassandra Farley & Christie Mclaughlin Mark Fenster Mark & Terrie Flaherty Griselda Forbes The Friends of Melrose Elementary School Arts & Science Council Paul & Mary Ellen Funderburk Jessie Furman Reisa & Paul George Ira Gessner Karen & Danny Gilliland Matt & Rae Gitzendanner Julie & layton Glenn Harvey Goldstein Dick & Caren Gorenberg Jim & Sibet Grantham Aubrey Greene Jess & Barbara Gregory Mary & Joe Haldeman Jeff & Tashia Hale Anne Hastings Cliff Haynes Bruce & Elizabeth Hicks Colin Hines Guenther Hochhaus Robert & Lynne Holt Hogtown Brewers Chad Hood Nora Lee Hoover & Amor Villar John Howard Sharon (Shea) Huey Rosemary Hume Myiah Hutchens & Jay Hmielowski Gary & Joann Ihas Michael Jester Karen & Jodie Johnson Elta Johnston Gilda Josephson & Jeff Weingarten Clay Kallman & Lauren Groff The Kaplan-Stein Charitable Fund Kim Kazimour Jim & Melissa Keefer Barbara Keener Loren Keldsen Rev. Maureen Killoran & Peter Hyatt Paul & Leslie Klein Marshal & Laura Knudson Reggie Kramel Jim & Melissa Keefer Barbara Keener Loren Keldsen Rev. Maureen Killoran & Peter Hyatt Paul & Leslie Klein Marshal & Laura Knudson Reggie Kramel Scott & Joanne LaFramenta Sandra Lambert & Pamela Paris Jeremy Lesifko-Bremer

COLLIER CHALLENGE DONORS Marc & Kaye Linden Carol Locascio Debbie Louis Brenda & Morgan Lynge Stephanie B. Lynge John Malanchuck Richard Mankin & Valentina Komaniecka Anne Margoluis Hayley Mathis Hilary Mathis Sarah Maxwell Helen McCune Gary & Laura McGill Kathleen McGlone Martin & Caryl McKellar Sue & Jack Mecholsky Carol F. Meyer Catie Miller & Kirsten Engstrom Jeff & Lauren Miller Georgia & Ron Mills Charlie Mitchell John Morgan Richard & Joanna Morrow Marni Most Esther Negrin Dorothy & Gale Nevill Madge Nipper Kimberlee & Bill Oakes Robert K. & Carol Anne Oglesby Debi Pais & Bob Kolb Amy Pazzalia & Jeff Stokes H. S. & Susanne Pennypacker Liz Perdue & Sally Bethart Susan Peters Peggy & Nancy Peterson Ed & Sandra Pettegrew Bradley & Marta Pollitt Lisa & James Posteraro The Pozek’s Gary Prowe Barbara Jean Raskin Gabrielle Redfern Sandy & Larry Reimer Ralf Remshardt & Caron Cadle Churchill & Gay Roberts Janet Roberts

Gail Robinson & Carol Heymann Arthur & Joyce Rosenblatt Jane & Mike Ryals Betsy & David Sanders Whitney Sanford & Kevin Veach Carol & Jim Sarisky Karen Scarborough Suzanne Scheraga Suzanne Schiemann Diane & Jeff Shamis Brian & Cindy Shea Allison & Jason Shinn Beth & Jeff Siegel Brenda Smith & Ronald Burrichter Eileen McCarthy Smith Halbert & Ruth Smith Pamela Smith & Carol Barron Madeline Smyth The Smyth’s Jan Snyder & Steve Wilson Caroline H Stanhope Mike Still G. W. Swicord Joe Thigpen & Becky De Marie The Thompson Family Farol Tomson Tonewood Family Music Inc. Martin & Vibeke Vala PJ van Blokland Kirk van Meter Vasanthi Vanniasingham Gary & Martha Waltman Marta Wayne Tom & Mary Louise Weber Robin West & Ken Wald Roger & Ellen West Tom & Julie Whitney Carol Willis Gene Witmer Dr. Sarah Wittstruck Carole & Bill Zegel

AUDIENCE SERVICES

PLEASE NOTE: Infants are not permitted in the theater. Food is not permitted in the theater. Please turn off all cellular phones, watch alarms, and all other noise-making equipment when in the theater. Photographing and/or sound recording any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording in this theater is prohibited.

Violators may be subject to confiscation of equipment and ejection. Violations may render the offender liable to financial charges. The Hippodrome reserves the right to ask any patron causing a disturbance to leave the premises without refund.

In an emergency, evacuate through the external exits on either side of the lobby.

HIPPODROME STAFF ADMINISTRATION

Accounting Assistant Alexandra Erickson Building Caretaker Amador Santiago Director of Development Amanda Rodriguez Demaria Company Manager Amber Wilkerson Development Associate Amie Thompson Marketing & Sales Manager Franziska Raeber Director of Education Gabrielle Byam Marketing Associate Isa Lara Assistant Building Caretaker Jacques Harris Projectionists Jerry Papi, Rowan McKwon Bookkeeper Marie House Group Sales/Box Office Matt Dibble Cinema Program Manager Matthew Cugini Development Consultant Nell Rainsberger Graphic Designer Nicole Brown Front of House Manager Nyq Smith Facilities Manager Robert P. Robins Artistic Director Stephanie Lynge

FRONT OF HOUSE

Box Office Representative Nick Bacho House Managers Emmet Smith, McKensi Houston, Resli Ward, Zixia Li House Managers/Bartenders Emily Nadine Smith, Isabela Estrada, Cassie Urbenz, Vivienne Serret, Rose Decoties

PRODUCTION

Sound Designer/Mix Engineer Amanda Yanes AEA Stage Manager Amber Wilkerson Costume Shop Manager Erin Jester Master Electrician Jay Mathey First Hand K. Evans Scenic Designer Mihai Ciupe Assistant Stage Manager Olivia Bradshaw Production Manager/Lighting Designer Robert P. Robins Technical Director Warren Goodwin

2023-2024 PERFORMANCE SEASON Shows and dates are subject to change.

For tickets, call (352) 392-1653 or visit www.ticketmaster.com POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE

By Selina Fillinger

EVERYBODY

By Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins FEB. 9-18, 2024 BLACK BOX THEATRE

Co-Produced with the Hippodrome Theatre

Directed by Manuel Simons

SEPT. 8-OCT. 1, 2023 HIPPODROME THEATRE Directed by Stephanie Lynge

DUST

By Danielle Mohlman SEPT. 14-24, 2023 BLACK BOX THEATRE Directed by Susan Schuld

THE PROM Book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin OCT. 20-29, 2023 CONSTANS THEATRE Directed by Warhol Caldwell

BFA DANCE SHOWCASE FEB. 21-25, 2024 G-6 STUDIO Coordinated by Xan Burley

HASHTAG SELFIE TIKTOK ZOOM

By Michael McKeever Part of Reader’s Theatre Series

MAR. 2-3, 2024 BLACK BOX THEATRE Director Tim Altmeyer

THE PLIANT GIRLS

By Meghan Brown MAR. 21-29, 2024 BLACK BOX THEATRE Directed by Michelle Bellaver

THE DAY THE MUSIC CAME BACK

By Alvaro Saar Rios Part of Reader’s Theatre Series

NOV. 17-18, 2023 BLACK BOX THEATRE

SPRING INTO DANCE APR. 18-21, 2024 G-6 STUDIO Directed by Alex Springer

Directed by Colleen Rua

AGBEDIDI: A FUSION OF TRADITIONAL AFRICAN AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE DEC. 1-3. 2023 G-6 STUDIO PHOTO BY MICHAEL A. EADDY

Directed by Rujeko Dumbutshena

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