LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET Playbill

2020 - 2021 SEASON

VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE

2021-2022 SEASON

WELCOME TO THE SHOW!

Brad Brock Director, School of Theatre Florida State University

Kris Salata Chair, School of Theatre Florida State University

We are thrilled to welcome you back to the School of Theatre at Florida State and to our exciting 20212022 season of plays and musicals! Each year, we present performances that build on our rich past to reflect on the now, stimulate discussion among our community, and significantly enhance our students’ education.

For over 45 years, the School of Theatre has trained students not just for Broadway stages but as theatremakers, leaders, artists, and advocates for theatre across the world. None of this would be possible without our immensely dedicated faculty and staff and the generous and loyal support from members of our community. It is no wonder that with such shared effort the School of Theatre continues to be recognized as one of the top programs in the country.

After the last 18 months of unprecedented challenges, we hope that you will join us for each and every production as we celebrate the incredibly talented students, faculty, and staff who have worked tirelessly to create what you see on stage. Thank you for supporting the arts and the School of Theatre at Florida State as we could not do it without you!

- Brad Brock & Kris Salata

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The School of Theatre is located on land that is the ancestral and traditional territory of the Apalachee Nation, the Muscogee Nation, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to their descendants, to the generations yet unborn, and to all Indigenous people.

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE PRESENTS

Written by

Cheryl L. West Based on the book by

Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson Music & Lyrics by

Lamont Dozier and Paris Dozier

November 18 - 21, 2021 Richard G. Fallon Theatre Director

Chari Arespacochaga Music Director

Choreographer

Adam Klepper

Brooke Schellpfeffer

Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

Kevin Grab Lighting Designer

Todd Wren

Technical Director

Nate Glowacki

Cat A. Tope

Co-Sound Designers

Zach Cramer Melissa Emery Stage Manager

Zachary Philbeck

SCENES Scene 1................................................................ Outside Nana’s Neighborhood Scene 2............................................................................. Bedroom, That Night Scene 3.................................................................................................. Church Scene 4................................................................................................ Bus Stop Scene 5................................................................................................ Bus Ride Scene 6.......................................................................Outside the Food Kitchen Scene 7............................................................................................ Jojo and CJ Scene 8......................................................................... Inside the Food Kitchen Scene 9............................................................................................... Afterward

Time and Place A Chicago neighborhood in Spring.

SONGS 96 Hours...................................................................................... CJ, Ensemble ’Cause I Said So...................................................................................CJ, Nana Que Descanses...............................................................................................CJ Praise The Lord......................................................................... Nana, Ensemble Whatcha Lookin’ At.................................................... Tatted Woman, Ensemble The Beat of Life..................................................................... Vernon, Ensemble Serving Up Love....................................................................... Nana, Ensemble Finale.......................................................................................... Full Company

Last Stop on Market Street will be performed without an intermission.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Last Stop on Market Street was co-commissioned by the Children's Theatre Company (MN) and Chicago Children's Theatre in 2018. It is presented through special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences (PYA). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by PYA. 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 Phone: 612-872-5108 | Fax: 612-874-8119

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE As one of the top-tier theatre training programs in the nation, the School of Theatre at Florida State provides its students with a wide variety of theatrical and educational opportunities. The primary mission of the School of Theatre is to offer students a comprehensive education in theatre and to prepare emerging artists to enter the professional theatre industry. As a result, the School of Theatre provides both student artists and community audience members a diverse array of productions that explore the spectrum of our shared humanity.

Founded in 1973 under the vision and leadership of then-Dean Richard G. Fallon, the School of Theatre enjoys a national reputation, in large part, because of the excellence of its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a gifted faculty of nationally recognized professional artists and educators. The London Theatre Studies program, the chance to work side by side with guest artists and eminent scholars, as well as showcase opportunities in New York City and Los Angeles are just a few of the many reasons why students are attracted to our various professional and academic degrees from all over the United States, many foreign countries, and every county in Florida.

Alumni of the program include Broadway stars Christiani Pitts, Montego Glover, and Leslie Flesner, television producer Steven Sears, Emmy Award-winners John Papsidera and John Brace, Broadway producers Heather Provost and Darren Bagert, Playwright and Professor Suzan Zeder, and a host of talented entertainment industry professionals. Through their creative work, research, publication, and service, School of Theatre alumni contribute to the commercial, educational, and cultural life of the citizens of Florida and the nation.

The School of Theatre at Florida State is a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association, Inc. and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

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THE CAST Nana Teacake.......................................................................................................... Daydra Smith CJ........................................................................................................................... Andres Larrea Mr. Dennis............................................................................................................ Ronald Borrell Tatted Woman, Ms. Amahle............................................................................... Caitlyn Primous Vernon, Ensemble..............................................................................................Benjamin Britton Madam Butterfly, Grandma Posey............................................................................Lexi McCain Dancing Teen, Jojo...........................................................................................Samantha Serrano Dancing Teen, Ensemble..........................................................................................Alanna Boyd

UNDERSTUDIES* Dancing Teen, Jojo.............................................................................................. Shanna Brajevic Madam Butterfly, Grandma Posey...............................................................Danielle Charboneau Mr. Dennis, Tatted Man, Mr. Amahle, Vernon ....................................................Anthony Gallo Nana Teacake, CJ....................................................................................................... Sarah Flores *Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance

CAST HEADSHOTS

Ronald Borrell

Alanna Boyd

Shanna Brajevic

Benjamin Britton

Danielle Charboneau

Sarah Flores

Anthony Gallo

Andres Larrea

Lexi McCain

Caitlyn Primous

Samantha Serrano

Daydra Smith

WHO’S WHO Ronald Borrell (Mr. Dennis) is a junior Statistics major and a BA Theatre major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include The World of 2020 (Himself ), The Dining Room (Gordon, Howard, Richard), an adaptation of Animal Farm (Dog), and an adaptation of Lysistrata (Soldier, Congressman). He especially thanks his family, friends, and girlfriend for coming to this play and supporting him.

Alanna Boyd (Dancing Teen, Ensemble) is a freshman BA Theatre major from Merritt Island, FL. Previous credits include Newsies (Katherine), Mamma Mia! (Ali), Brigadoon (Bonnie Jean), and 42nd Street (Gladys).

She thanks her family as well as the cast and crew for all their love and support during her first show with the FSU School of Theatre.

Shanna Brajevic (u/s Dancing Teen, Jojo) is a junior BM Music Theatre major from Huntington Beach, CA. Previous credits include Relative Strangers (u/s Barrett), Heathers (Heather Chandler), Eurydice (Jasper in Deadland), and Crazy For You (Polly Baker). She thanks Chari and the creative team, as well as her family and Gayle Seaton for supporting her commitment to studying at FSU. Benjamin Britton (Vernon, Ensemble) is a nineteen-year-old from Tallahassee, FL. Previous credits include Shrek the Musical (Donkey), Smoke on the Mountain (Dennis) and Cats (Munkustrap). He thanks his family and friends for their endless support for his love of the arts!

Danielle Charboneau (u/s Madam Butterfly, Grandma Posey, Dance Captain) is a senior BFA Acting major from Ocala, FL. Her previous credits include The Penelopiad (Penelope) and Marisol (June).

She thanks her family and her class for their love and support!

Sarah Flores (u/s Nana Teacake, CJ) is a junior BA Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include In the Heights (Daniela), West Side Story (Francisca), and Love is Love (Val). She thanks her family for their love, and the cast and crew for their hard work and support.

Anthony Gallo (u/s Mr. Dennis, Tatted Man, Mr. Amahle, Vernon) is a freshman BA Theatre major from Waxahachie, TX. This is his first production at Florida State.

He thanks his friends and family for their unwavering support; he couldn’t do it without them.

Andres Larrea (CJ) is a junior BA Theatre major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Edges (Man 1), And Straight On Till Morning (Mateo), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Phoebus), and Newsies (Jack Kelly).

He thanks Chari and the rest of the team.

Lexi McCain (Madam Butterfly, Grandma Posey) is a senior BFA Acting major from West Palm Beach, FL. Previous credits include Chicago (Liz), We are Proud to Present (Actor 5), A Chorus Line (Val), and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Helena).

She thanks her class, the production team, and her family for being so incredible throughout her artistic journey!

Caitlyn Primous (Tatted Woman, Ms. Amahle) is a freshman BM Music Theatre major from Marietta, GA. Previous credits include Peter and the Starcatcher (Smee), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Asher), Footloose (Vi Moore), and High School Musical (Kelsi Nielsen).

She thanks Chari and the creative team for this amazing opportunity and her family for supporting her in her dreams.

Samantha Serrano (Dancing Teen, JoJo) is a sophomore Biology major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Guys and Dolls (Miss Adelaide), Fiddler on the Roof (Tzeitel), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

WHO’S WHO (Lucy Van Pelt), and It’s a Wonderful Life (Mary Hatch). She thanks her family for their support as well as the cast and crew for the opportunity they’ve given.

Daydra Smith (Nana Teacake) is a senior BFA Acting major from Fort Myers, FL. Previous credits include We Are Proud to Present... (Actor 6). She thanks her family and classmates for their unending support.

Chari Arespacochaga (Director) recent credits include The Motherf***er With The Hat, Birthmark (World Premiere), Love’s Labour’s Lost the Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Little Shop of Horrors, Amadeus, and 9 Minutes (PopUP Theatrics NYC). She has worked with Susan Stroman on Dot (Vineyard Theatre) and with Jeff Whiting on Single Wide (NYMF).

Her work in Asia includes reconceived productions of Broadway and West End shows, concerts, multi-media work, and the mentorship of theatre artists. She is the Director of Creative Development for several projects, including Princess Ten Ten and The Dark Skies: A New Musical, Missing, and Em. chariarespacochaga.com Zach Cramer (Co-Sound Designer) is the staff Sound Designer for the FSU School of Theatre. He has been involved with theatre for over nineteen years and has since designed over 80 productions. Selected design credits include The Who’s Tommy, Peter Pan, Ragtime, Seussical The Musical, Nine (winner 2008 FTC, 2009 SETC and advanced to national AACT), Titanic, The Producers, The Addams Family, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Legally Blonde, Hedda Gabler, and Monty Python’s Spamalot. He is also the Sound Designer for Valdosta State University’s Peach State Summer Theatre.

Lamont Dozier (Music & Lyrics), as a member of Holland-Dozier-Holland, is responsible for writing and producing more than 54 #1 hits for The Supremes, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Smokey

Robinson, Freda Payne and a host of others, making him one of the primary architects of "The Motown Sound." Since Motown, Dozier has continued to write and produce successive #1 hits and win awards for Eric Clapton, Boy George, Phil Collins and Joss Stone, to name a few. As a result, he has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, from which Dozier recently received the 2009 Johnny Mercer Award, the highest praise a songwriter can achieve.

Paris Dozier (Music & Lyrics) is a native of Los Angeles. Born into a musical family, he became accustomed to creative expression at a very young age. Dozier's professional career in music began when he was 15, writing songs for artists on Disney Music Group's Hollywood Records, where he was signed for two years as a singer-songwriter and producer. While at Hollywood Records, Dozier was mentored by and produced an album with Rob Cavallo, most notably regarded as the producer who discovered Green Day and is now a chairman of Warner Bros. Records. Dozier later became the musical theme writer for B InTune TV on UPN Network. Dozier continues to write and produce in every genre of music.

Matt de la Peña (Picture Book Author) is the New York Times Bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author of seven young adult novels (including Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here, and Superman: Dawnbreaker) and six picture books (including Milo Imagines the World and Last Stop on Market Street). In 2016 he was awarded the NCTE Intellectual Freedom Award. Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific where he attended school on a full basketball scholarship. In 2019 Matt was given an honorary doctorate from UOP. de la Peña currently lives in Southern California. He teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the country.

WHO’S WHO Melissa Emery (Co-Sound Designer) is a sixth-year senior seeking two Bachelors Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Theatre. She is from Boca Raton, FL. Previous credits include In the Heights (Assistant Sound Designer), Mr. Burns...

(Assistant Sound Designer), Hairspray (Programmer), and A New Brain (Sound Designer). She would like to thank Zach Cramer, Josh Wickham, and Brad Brock for the opportunity to continue to do the work she loves at the school she loves.

Nate Glowacki (Technical Director) is in his final year of the MFA Technical Production program here at Florida State.

He has worked on FSU shows in various capacities, including Assistant Technical Director for We Are Proud to Present... and Assistant Production Manager for Moon Man Walk. He has worked professionally at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, the Great Lakes Theater, and the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater.

Kevin Grab (Scenic Designer) holds an MFA in Property Management and Design from the University of Illinois Urbana/ Champaign ('13) and he received his BA degree from FSU ('09.) He has been the Props Manager here at FSU since the 2016 season and is excited for his two designs this season, Moon Man Walk and Last Stop of Market Street. Prior design credits at FSU include We are Proud to Present... and Beauty and the Beast.

Adam Klepper (Music Director) is a pianist, conductor, and music director living in New York City. Apart from his work in the city, he most recently music directed and played for FSU’s recent production of Edges. He thanks Chari and Tom. Zachary Philbeck (Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre and Computer Science major from New Port Richey, FL. Previous credits include Edges (ASM), Marie Antoinette Reading (SM), Marie Antoinette

(ASM), and The Penelopiad (ASM). He thanks his friends and family, his boyfriend, and the wonderful cast and crew.

Christian Robinson (Picture Book Illustrator) was born in Hollywood, California. He grew up in a small onebedroom apartment with his brother, two cousins, aunt, and grandmother. Drawing became a way to make space for himself and to create the kind of world he wanted to see. He studied animation at the California Institute of the Arts and would later work with the Sesame Workshop and Pixar Animation Studios before becoming an illustrator of books for children. His books include Gaston and Antoinette, written by Kelly DiPucchio, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Last Stop on Market Street, written by Matt de la Peña, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, and the Newbery Medal. He presently lives in northern California with his rescue greyhound Baldwin and several houseplants. He looks forward to one day seeing the aurora borealis. Visit him at TheArtofFun.com.

Brooke Schellpfeffer (Choreographer) after graduating from FSU in 2019 with her BA in Theatre, Brooke is thrilled to be back choreographing her second FSU SOT show! Her first time choreographing for the FSU stage was during the 2018-2019 season, for the cupcake-filled production of Pinkalicious! Brooke now lives in Orlando, FL where she is actively performing, teaching, and choreographing at local theatres and studios. She thanks her family, friends, and Adam for their endless love and support. She sends a big thank you to their fearless leader, Chari, for this opportunity!

Cat Tope (Costume Designer) is a thirdyear graduate student in the MFA Costume Design program. She received her Bachelor's degree in Costume Design and Technology from Kent State University in 2018. Since then, she spent a year working professionally

WHO’S WHO at Phoenix Theatre before coming to Florida State. Her design credits include Urinetown, and Tragedy: A Tragedy, a Zoom Production.

In the spring, she will be designing As You Like It at FSU. Cheryl L. West (Playwright) was born in Chicago in 1965. Her plays have been seen at Minneapolis Children’s Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Rep, Indiana Rep, Arena Stage, Old Globe, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Bay Street Theatre Festival, Syracuse Stage, Cleveland Play House, South Coast Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Manhattan Theatre Club, and Off‐Broadway's Second Stage. Plays include Shout Sister Shout, Akeelah and the Bee, and Jar the Floor. She has written TV and film projects at Disney, Paramount, MTV Films, Showtime, TNT, HBO, CBS, BET and is the Webby-nominated writer for the original web series Diary of a Single Mom. Todd Wren (Lighting Designer) received his MFA from Carnegie Mellon University and is a vested member of United Scenic Artists, local #829, and active member of USITT, SETC, and SCTA. World premiere

designs include The Sabbath Girl directed

by Joe Brancato; Stand by Your Man with Grammy Award-winning Jim Lauderdale and directed by Gabriel Barre; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland conceived and choreographed by Chase Brock; Turned Funny directed by Fred Chappell; and the NYC premieres of The Fall to Earth directed

by Joe Brancato. Todd’s regional credits include The Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, Cleveland Playhouse, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, The Rubicon Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, Charlotte Repertory Theatre, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Florida Repertory Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse, Penguin Repertory, South Carolina Children’s Theatre, Paramount Productions, and Nickelodeon.

Information in "Who's Who" is provided by members of this production. Opinions expressed are those of the players, and not necessarily those of the School of Theatre or Florida State University.

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DIRECTOR'S NOTE Last Stop on Market Street is a musical that speaks to us about intergenerational understanding, homelessness, and differences in society. But it also tells us “different is not the same thing as bad.” At its heart, Last Stop On Market Street is a heart-warming musical reminder of the magic that happens when we truly seek to get to know each other as humans and look beyond what sets us apart from each other. It is in seeking and making that connection that we learn to create community.

We truly sought to represent the community of theatre-makers that we have in the School of Theatre as we assembled this show. This community does not just consist of our students across different programs and concentrations but also people from Tallahassee doing work onstage and off. They have all risen to the challenges of the show and challenged themselves to live out the message of the show in our collaborations, and I am truly grateful for and proud of each one of them. We are particularly proud of welcoming back two alumni of the SoT now back as working professionals and a part of the creative team on this show — Brooke, our Choreographer, and Adam, our Musical Director. Rounding off this community are Cat on costumes, Kevin on sets and props, Todd on lights, Zach and Mel on sound. All of us along with the SoT faculty and staff welcome you all and thank you for being in community with us.

May you all leave the show wanting to “serve up love” to others.

- Chari Arespacochaga

PRODUCTION TEAM Director........................................................................................................Chari Arespacochaga Choreographer...............................................................................................Brooke Schellpfeffer Music Director........................................................................................................Adam Klepper Dance Captain.............................................................................................Danielle Charboneau Scenic Designer.......................................................................................................... Kevin Grab Costume Designer.........................................................................................................Cat Trope Assistant Costume Designer................................................................................ Asher Lipscomb Lighting Designer........................................................................................................Todd Wren Co-Sound Designers........................................................................Zach Cramer, Melissa Emery Technical Director.................................................................................................Nate Glowacki Assistant Technical Directors.................................................... Braedon Ingersoll, Raistlin Yovan Stage Manager................................................................................................... Zachary Philbeck Assistant Stage Managers..........................................John Malley, Alyssa Stewart, Delaney Taylor Stage Management Mentor..................................................................................Casey Hagwood Director of Production Services..........................................................................Joshua Wickham Technical Direction Advisors................................................................Robert Coleman, Jim Lile Production Manager...........................................................................................Joshua Wickham Associate Production Manager............................................................................... Carson Bishop Assistant Production Managers....................... Jackson Golden, Braeden Ingersoll, Jonathan May Scene Shop Manager............................................................................................ Colin Campbell Assistant Scene Shop Manager....................................................... Ethan Follett, Elliot Mahoney Carpenters...................................................................................... Kendra Drew, Nathaniel Feit, Wesley Seiderman, Raistlin Yovan Paint Shop Supervisor.............................................................................................. Teddy Moore Paint Charge............................................................................................................ Teddy Moore Scenic Change Artist................................................................................................ Teddy Moore Scenic Artists............................................................................ Emily Chancellor, Alycia Merritt, Rheanne Walton, Reona Woods Properties Manager..................................................................................................... Kevin Grab Properties Artisans............................................................................Kendra Drew, Ethan Follett, Hanna Smaglis, Laura Swygert Costume Design Advisor.....................................................................................Colleen Muscha Costume Technology Advisor....................................................................................Jackie Armit Costume Shop Manager..................................................................................... Sarah M. Jahnke Wardrobe Supervisor........................................................................................... Rachel Banbury Drapers...............................................................................Gabby Banuelos, Meagan Thurmond Stitchers................................................................ AJ Alvarez, Rachel Banbury, Sidney Barmoha, Veronica Dalton, Asher Lipscomb, Sydney Martin, Maria Molerio, Zachary Payne, Brian Sayer Hair and Wig Stylist..................................................................................... Daniel C. Townsend Master Electrician................................................................................................ Kassidy Coburn Assistant Master Electrician.................................................................................... Nathaniel Feit Lighting Supervisor.............................................................................................. Kassidy Coburn Electricians................................................................. Julie Adams, Kendra Drew, Nathaniel Feit, Nathan Glowacki, Elliot Mahoney, Julie Miller, Madeline Murray, Wesley Seiderman, Raistlin Yovan Light Board Operator......................................................................................... Charlotte Ennen

PRODUCTION TEAM Sound Board Operator....................................................................................... Danielle Pedroso Projection Operator................................................................................................. Holly Carroll Run Crew.....................................................Lillian Aldrich, Francesca Alfano, Charles Antenen, Tyler Covington, Charlotte Ennen, Brady Foley, Sara Gonzales, Amanda Lee, Danielle Pedroso, Sydney Levy, Kate Martin, Karen Pineda, Antonia Pack-Brown, Alexa Schoffel, Vicente Tome House Management Supervisor............................................................................ Sarah Goodson House Manager............................................................................................................ Jack Rizzo Assistant House Manager..........................................................................................Lizzie Powers Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office................................................................. Sarah Goodson Associate Director of Patron Services......................................................................Sam Stenecker Patron Services Manager...............................................................................................John Stark Patron Services Coordinator.....................................................................................Lizzie Powers Patron Services Assistants....................................................... Charlotte Palmucci, Kelby Siddons Usher Crew..................................................................... Yalexa Alicea, Elena Dibbs, Lila Hickey, Sarah-Grace Hutchinson, Lindsay Johnson, Amanda Leslie, Anah Merifield, Madeline Murray, Kasey Parker, Shelby Simmons Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff.................................Brigitte Anderson, Alice Bishop, Holly Carroll, Leah Davis, Kimberly Gibson, Tyler Perry, Alexandra Rios, Samantha Smith Associate Director of Marketing Communications....................................................... Jack Rizzo Marketing Communications Coordinator..............................................................Kelby Siddons Marketing Communications Assistant......................................................................Lizzie Powers Associate Director of Community Engagement.................................................. Emma Calabrese Community Engagement Manager.........................................................................Njeri Mungai Patrons Association Coordinator.................................................................... Charlotte Palmucci

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PATRONS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS Laura Rogers, President Bob Clickner, Vice President Ellen Berler, Secretary Sunny Phillips, Treasurer Rob Contreras Linda Clickner Barbara Elam Kathie Emrich Tanya Hollady Howard Kessler Annelise Leysieffer KC McWilliams Marion Merzer Jay Newman Dennis Williams

Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers Laura & Sam Rogers Emily Ruddell Brence A. Sell, M.D. Michael K. Sheridan Carol & Bill Weissert Dennis & Barbara Williams Carol Woodward DIRECTORS

Jalma Baker Howard Eisenman Richard Henry Mart Hill Ted* and Barbara Judd Lou Kellenberger* William Moncrief* Brooks & Almena Pettit Sara Rodrigue Dawn Sharp* Nancy Sheridan* June Strauss*

Walli Beall J. Kent & Flora A. Caruthers Michael & Rachel Ciaccio Sara DuChene Jo Ann Fain Margie Fletcher Robert & Janis Inzer Bruce & Lynn Janasiewicz Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter John & Jennifer LaVia William & Susan Leseman Mike & Heather Lister Barbara & Tony Lombardo Julie Lovelace & Burt Davy Jennifer Fitzwater & Geof Mansfield Steve Been, Kathy & Joan McGuire Almena & Brooks Pettit Jerry & Janice Wise David & Mary Jean Yon

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BENEFACTORS

Rob Contreras & Ellen Berler Sandy Brown, Magnolia Properties Dr. Mark Chin-Lenn & Kevin Pfeiffer Robert & Linda Clickner Tom, Danielle & Cassandra Crabb Jim & Sandy Dafoe Howard & Susan Eisenman Barbara & John Elam Barbara Judd Sally Karioth Annelise Leysieffer KC & Bob McWilliams Lynn & Todd McWilliams Marykay Mentzer Russ & Genie Morcom Jay & Dr. Sue Newman

Paul & Holly Brannigan Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Leah Bristow Terry & Linda Cole Ms. Carol Cooper Paul S. Deitchman Jennifer Diaz & Family Tom & Valeria Dudley Bryon K. Ehlmann Kathie A. Emrich Jack & Susan Fiorito Kathryn Funchess Larry Gerber Patrick & Artis Gray Joan & Stu Griffith Steven Hall Dr. Judy Hefren Jerry & Bobbi Hill Tanya Hollady

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS

Warren Husband & Samantha Padgett Linda & Rick Hyson Josh & Nikki Jordan Debby Kearney John & Linda Kilgore Susan Barnes & Kenneth Kranz Fred & Jill Leach Joanne Mallardi Ralph & Sue Mancuso Laurie & Bill McCort Meredith & Elsa McKinney Fran McLean Patti McMullen & Chris Carter Alex Meng Dr. Marion R. Merzer & Martin Merzer Mary Ann & Duncan Moore Dr. Rodney Reeves Karen Oehme & Nat Stern Joel C. Padgett Dr. and Mrs. Perfect Sunny Phillips Larry and Joanne Pintacuda Lili Quintiliani & Blan Teagle Karen J. Russell Michael & Arlene Sandberg Brad & Kristen Schmidt In Memory of Bob & Gloria Shuman Patricia Smith Randy Van Syoc & Allen Ransome Barbara & Gary Ware Michael & Kathi Watters Kip & Bev Wells Patricia Yancey Martin Kathy & Richard Zorn FRIENDS Francisco Alarcon & Kathleen Kearney Anonymous John & Willa Almlof Alan & Nancy Asker Hal & Sabrina Ballew Jeannie B. & Tommy Barrett Steven & Ellen Bellenot Fran & Bill Berry Randal & Laurie Brown Fred Chappell Brent & Marti Chumbler Juan & Jessica Comas

PATRONS ASSOCIATION Amanda & Lance Davis Michele Diamonti & Michelle MacVicar Lynn Marie Firehammer JC & Lissette Flores Roy M. Forman Harvey & Judy Goldman Michelle Greiner Eleanor Hawkins Dr. T. Lynn Hogan & Robin Fowler Maura & William Heebink David & Sandi Jacobsen Knowlton Family Charles & Dian LaTour Mrs. Meik Lee Donna Legare & Jody Walthall

John Mayo Joe & Sharon McElrath Kama & Blair Monroe Ann & Don Morrow David & Lin Ornstein Ann Parker Roy & Donna Peterson Henry & Sharon Pollock J.R. Prescott & Joan Seims Gloria Priest Lance, Beth & Lindsey Rodan Rae Roeder Patricia & Robert Romig Paula S. Saunders Matt Scheiner & Lisa Qualls Diann & Ron Schultz Angela Shrum

David & Kiki Slaton Adam & Leslie Spencer Nancy Stepina-Robinson & Paul Fredrickson Richard Stevens Judy Taps & Bob Beiseigel Marjori Turnbull M.J. Vossler David & Jane Watson Bret Whissel Kristin and Tony Wilkins Barbara & Dana Wilson John & Kathy Winn Martin & Amanda Wood Latika L. Young

Patrons Association Members listed as of November 10, 2021.

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PATRONS SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT: GORDON CUNNINGHAM Gordon Cunningham is a first-year BA Theatre student from Inverness, Florida. After the wonderful theatre opportunities his high school provided, he is thrilled to get involved with theatre here at FSU. Gordon is currently understudying the role of Banquo in an adaptation of Macbeth titled The Serpent Underneath. Gordon was also run crew for Newsies back in October.

So far, his favorite FSU memory has been his first in-person auditions.

The energy he felt was electric, and he met a lot of incredible people that he will get to work with over the next four years. Gordon’s passion is giving people meaningful experiences through theatre. The next four years are sure to be full of exploration for how he would like to harness that passion, and he cannot wait!

Getting to study theatre at FSU as a first-generation college student is surreal, and Gordon is so thankful for the generosity of the Patrons Association. The Patrons kindness is life-changing and continues to open doors for him. He wants to thank door-openers everywhere for continuing to change lives and make aspirations achievable. Gordon takes great pride in being a patron scholar!

2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Angela Musette Russo Memorial Scholarship

Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed Theatre Scholarship

Zeatha Saint Fleur

Lexi McCain*, Elijah Rios, Caleb Windstrup

Brooks and Almena Pettit Presidential Scholarship Justin Banton Mart and Louis Hill Presidential Scholarship Teegan SinClair

Michael Martin International Theatre Scholarship Nia Alexander, Allison Crawford, Gonzalo Londono, Sabrina Ollerman, Jennifer Quiros Richard G. Fallon Scholarship

Davis Gaines Endowed Scholarship in Music Theatre Charles Antenen, Brady Foley, Gabrielle Hagenlocker Dean Gil Lazier Student Scholarship in the School of Theatre Tai Beasley, Melody Burrage, Kimberly Gibson, Zachary Izquierdo Frank and Jo Ann Fain Endowed Scholarship Charlotte Ennen, José Muñoz, William Porter, Griffin Stanley Ginger Earnest London Theatre Scholarship

Amanda Lee, Julia Swann Robert S. Barber Endowed Scholarship Alfonso Alvarez, Sidney Barmoha, Rachael Britton, Lilliana Simms, Alyssa Stewart Steven L. Sears Scholarship in Theatre Danielle Charboneau*, Daydra Smith* Theatre Patrons Association Scholarship Maggie Creasman, Gordon Cunningham, Morgan Forehand, Johan Harmon, Gage Morgan, Susanna Ninomiya, Zachary Philbeck*, Guiliana Sarcone, Gerard Sola, Jerry Truong

Faith Verbsky, Chloe Ward Theatre Patrons London Endowment Hazel Sliger Presidential Scholarship John Malley Howard W. Kessler Endowed Scholarship Angelica Concepcion, ZaKeyia Lacey

Jade Dyer, Grace Guy, Claudia Irizarry, Brianne Jackson, Rachel Laufer, Anna Mackinnon Theodore and Barbara Judd Endowed Scholarship in Theatre Elizabeth Lee

All (*) following a student's name indicates a member of the LAST STOP team.

MAJOR DONORS Don & June* Alford Mrs. Erika Anderson Angela Musette Russo Foundation Robert Barber* Julia Burnett Bryant* Mary Auger Burns* Ralph Cook* Deborah Cooley* John Degen* Mary Demetree Frank & JoAnn Fain Richard & Sue Fallon* Frank Flynn Richard & Kathleen Henry Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Davis Gaines

Steve & Blanche Gordon Dr. Ben Grace Mr. Foster Harmon Richard & Betty Higginbotham Mart Hill Donald Hinkle Janet Hinkle The Hough Family Foundation Charles & Lillian Huisking Cameron & Teresa Jackson Barbara & Ted* Judd Howard Kessler Gil Lazier Magnolia Properties & Investments, Inc. Michael & Jean Martin

Mark & Stephanie Medoff Esther Mertz Mrs. Charlotte Palmer Patrons Association Cathy Peters Almena & Brooks Pettit Robb Pruitt Burt Reynolds* Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers Leon & Jane Schmehl* Steven Sears Janis Carter Stulman Fred & June Turner Wachovia Bank Steven W. Wallace & Elizabeth Berkley-Wallace Mae & Harvey Watt Foundation

All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person has passed away.

2021-22 Season

Scavenger Hunt Go “Beyond the Stage” with the School of Theatre this season and earn the chance to win tickets, season subscriptions, swag, and more!

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Join us for the Patrons Association

SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER Tuesday, April 26, 2022 6:00 PM Location: To Be Announced On Sale February 1st, 2022!

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PATRONS NYC ESCAPE APRIL 29TH - MAY 3RD

Join us for 5 days and 4 nights of exciting theatre, fantastic meals, and our incredible Senior Showcase!

Number of Persons Party of two: Party of one:

*Does not include airfare

Cost

Double $3,400* Single $2,400*

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LIKE WHAT YOU SEE ON OUR STAGE? SEE MORE ACROSS THE POND!

LONDON & SCOTLAND THEATRE EXPERIENCE June 5-13, 2022 Join fellow School of Theatre Patrons on this exciting trip across the Atlantic and experience one of the world’s greatest theatre scenes.

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who’s who in a play Playwright: A person who writes the words spoken in a play Actor: A person who acts or performs in a play, by playing a character Director: A person who directs the action that takes place on stage Stage Manager: A person who is in charge of what happens backstage Designer: A person who imagines and designs drawings for some part of the production, and their drawings are used to create costumes, set, lighting, props, and sound Choreographer: A person who comes up with all of the dance moves and teaches them to the cast

“An exceptional book on kindness and the diversity of life, ‘Last Stop on Market Street’ is first-rate.”—Philadelphia Eagle

theatre Vocabulary Audience: The people watching a play. Also the space where the people are seated to watch the play Stage: The area of the theatre where the actors perform the play Scenery and Set: Any walls, furniture, decorations, or other large pieces on the stage that help the audience understand the location of the play Costume: The clothes worn by the actors during a performance Curtain Call: The moment at the end of a play where the actors bow and receive applause from the audience Production: When everything comes together and is presented for an audience Props: All of the items that the characters use or hold during the performance

Let’s make some Ropa Vieja!

What is Ropa Vieja?

Ropa vieja is a spansh term which translates to “old clothes”. This dish originated from central Spain and was brought to Cuba where the Cubans made it their own.

This dish is made up of shredded beef and vegetables that resemble a heap of colorful rags , hence the name Ropa Vieja (old clothes).

It is one of Cuba’s most popular and beloved dishes. So popular in fact that it’s one of the country’s designated national dishes.

Grab an adult to make sure you’re safe while chopping and cooking with heat, then get started!

Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe

By Kate Phillips Masterson

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 4 hours

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Step 1

Ingredients 2 pounds beef flank steak 1 cup beef broth 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 small onion, sliced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white vinegar Sources: www.daringgourmet.com Allrecipes.com

Directions

Serving: 6

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Brown the flank steak on each side, about 4 minutes per side

Step 2

Transfer beef to a slow cooker.

Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce, then add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, cilantro, olive oil and vinegar. Stir until well blended.

Cover, and on High for 4 hours, or on Low for up to 10 hours.

When ready to serve, shred meat and serve with tortillas or rice.

Discussion Questions Listed below are some questions to talk about with your family and friends after seeing Last Stop on Market Street 1.

The characters in the book are all different in different

ways. Are there some ways in which they are all the same?

2. When should we make things special for people who are different? (For example, when there is a special seat on the bus for Nana and the blind man.)

3. Why do you think Nana and CJ volunteer at the soup kitchen? Do they do it for the same reasons? Are some reasons for volunteering better than others?

4. Nana is a very positive person, always seeing the bright side of a situation. Is it possible to choose to be a positive person? If so, why and how?

5. Do people have the responsibility to help others get the things that they need? Why or why not?

6. When CJ and Nana reach the last stop on Market Street, they are headed to the soup kitchen where people are lining up to get food. Is it bad that some people have to go to a soup kitchen for food and others don’t? Why or why not?

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At the Theatre...

Attending Last Stop on Market Street is a special experience that you and your family will remember for a long time. Everyone in the audience is looking forward to seeing the performance just as much as you, so it’s very important to remember the rules of theatre etiquette to ensure that everyone has a fantastic experience!

Going to the theatre might seem a lot like going to the movies, but there is one big difference—the actors are performing live onstage, and they can see and hear what goes on in the audience, just as you can see and hear them.

A Few Things to Remember: • Wait for the ushers to help you find your seat. Seating is very limited and you must sit in your assigned seat.

• Make sure you go to the restroom before the show. Leaving your seat during the performance disrupts the actors as well as the audience, plus you miss the best parts!

• The lights will dim just before the performance begins and then go dark. The lights will come back up at the end of the play.

• There is no talking or whispering during the performance. This can disturb the actors onstage as well as your fellow audience members.

• You are encouraged to clap, laugh, and participate during the performance. The actors love to hear applause. This shows how much you enjoyed it!

• Do not leave your seat until the cast has taken their curtain call – or bow – at the end.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION Welcome to the School of Theatre at Florida State University. Whether you are returning or visiting for the first time, we want you to feel comfortable and be familiar with our facilities and services. As a courtesy to the actors on stage and members of the audience, we expect that you…

Wear a mask while inside any university building.

Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.

Stay safely home if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

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Silence cellular phones and other noise-making devices during the show.

Do not record audio or video for any purpose.

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OUR OFFERINGS & POLICIES

For persons in need of hearing reinforcement, infrared headsets are offered free of charge in the Fallon Theatre. Headsets should be reserved through the Fine Arts Ticket Office. There is no charge for this service; however, a driver’s license, major credit card, or other comparable collateral is required in exchange for the duration of use.

Guests who use wheelchairs and similar assistive devices will find accessible parking available in the parking garages adjacent to the Fallon, Lab, and Studio Theatres.

Wheelchair seating is available at all of our theatres and should be requested when ordering tickets. Patrons should seek the House Staff for assistance upon arrival.

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Everyone must have a ticket for the event including infants and children in laps. If your child is causing a disturbance, please exit to the lobby. Please consult the School of Theatre website's production advisories to determine the appropriateness of a show for the young persons in your party.

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Restrooms are conveniently located in the lobby area.

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Smoking is not permitted on the Florida State University campus.

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There are a variety of ticket packages and discounts available. Theatre parties with friends and business associates may be organized at substantial discounts for groups of ten or more. For group sales information, contact the Fine Arts Ticket Office Manager at 850-644-6500.

Hours of operation for the Fine Arts Ticket Office are Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Ticket Office will open 60 minutes prior to each performance.

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Late arrivals will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to performance time to guarantee seating. Guests arriving 15-20 minutes after the start of the performance will not be seated until intermission.

Lost and Found articles should be turned in to the House Staff and may be claimed at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, located in the Fine Arts Building.

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