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Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED Book by Mo Willems Published by Hyperion Books for Children First commissioned and Produced by Seattle Children’s Theatre.

Script & Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Director & Choreographer Julie Woods-Robinson

Music Director

Dramaturg & Assistant Director

Nicole Davis

André Peele

Scenic Designer

Lighting Designer

Tatiana Vintu

Heather Reynolds

Costume Designer

Sound & Projections Manager

Technical Director

Fight Director

J. Miller

Zach Cramer Jason Armit

Ethan Rickert

Calling Stage Manager

Elena Dibbs

November 21-24, 2024 The Richard G. Fallon Theatre

NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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

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

-.*%&"/(In order of appearance) Wilbur J. Mole Rat Jr. ............................................................................................. Cole Hall Grande Mole Rat, H&M Singer.................................................................... Caitlyn Primous Venti Mole Rat, H&M Singer ..................................................................... Chijioke Oparaji Tall Mole Rat, H&M Singer ....................................................................Elizabeth Van Dyke Announcer, Stark Naked, H&M Singer, Grand-Pah ......................................... Lucas Kirmsse Weather Mole, H&M Singer, Potential Customer, Secret Service ................ Charlotte Ennen Hype Mole #1, u/s Grande Mole Rat ......................................................Samantha Bikulcius Hype Mole #2, u/s Wilbur J. Mole Rat Jr. ....................................... Mikayla Martinez-Hobbs Hype Mole #3, u/s Tall Mole Rat ................................................................... Angie Carballo

SETTING Naked Mole Rat Underground Tunnel

- There will be no intermission -

,4/2&"!%#4,5*1/ Act 1 Naked Rules! .................................................................................. Company Time To Get Dressed ................................................Wilbur, Back up singers Scandal.................................................................Wilbur, Grande, Venti, Tall Act 2 Hats & More! ..............................................................Wilbur, H&M Singers Grand Power-Jam ..........................Grande, Venti, Tall, Wilbur, Secret Service Proclamation .................................................................................. Company Act 3 Should I Get Dressed? .........................................................................Wilbur Why Not? ...................................................................................... Company Fashion Show Finale ....................................................................... Company

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Samantha Bikulcius

Angie Carballo

Charlotte Ennen

Kevin Marvian

Cole Hall

Lucas Kirmsse

Mikayla Martinez-Hobbs

Chijioke Oparaji

Caitlyn Primous

Elizabeth Van Dyke

).(6/%).( Samantha Bikulcius, she/her (Hype Mole #1, u/s Grande Mole Rat) is a senior BA Theatre and Communication Science and Disorders major from Chicago, IL. This is her first main stage production at Florida State, but you may have seen her in Sororicide (Emma) with Side B Society last year! She would like to say a very special thanks to her wonderful parents for everything they do for her, her boyfriend Billy for his constant support of her dreams, and her amazing friends for the joy they bring to her life! Enjoy the show!

Angie Carballo, she/her (Hype Mole #3, u/s Tall Mole Rat) is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from Miami, FL. Previous FSU credits include Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (ensemble) and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical (swing, dance captain). She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support. Go noles!

Charlotte Ennen, she/her (Weather Mole, H&M Singer, Potential Customer, Secret Service) is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Norfolk, VA. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Charity), Cinderella (Ensemble), and Newsies (Ensemble). She would like to thank her family, friends, faculty, and the Naked Mole Rat team!

Cole Hall, he/him (Wilbur J. Mole Rat Jr.) is a freshman BFA Music Theatre major from Johns Creek, GA. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Vittorio Vidal), Anastasia (Dmitry), and Mamma Mia (Sky). He would like to thank his family as well as the cast and crew for their love and support. Let’s rock this show!

Lucas Kirmsse, he/him (Announcer, Stark Naked, H&M Singer, Grand-Pah) is a freshman BFA Music Theatre major from Moorestown, NJ. Previous credits include Mamma Mia! (Sam Carmichael), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Prince Christopher), and Honk! (Drake). He would like to thank his family, friends, and fellow cast and crew for their undying support!

Mikayla Martinez-Hobbs, she/her (Hype Mole #2, u/s Wilbur J. Mole Rat Jr.) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Hollywood, FL. Previous credits include Something Rotten (Bea), Grease (Rizzo), and The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie).

She would like to thank her mother and father for always supporting her, and getting her to where she is today.

Chijioke Oparaji, he/him (Venti Mole Rat, H&M Singer) is a sophomore BM Music Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Something Rotten (Minstrel), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Schroeder), and Aladdin (Genie).

He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support.

Caitlyn Primous, she/her (Grande Mole Rat, H&M Singer) is a senior BM Music Theatre major from Marietta, GA. Previous credits include The Last Stop on Market Street (Tattooed Woman), When in the Course of Human Events (Zoey), Show Me Eternity (Death), and The Secret in the Wings (Music Director).

She would like to thank all of those who have supported her during her time at FSU! Elizabeth Van Dyke, she/her (Tall Mole Rat, H&M Singer) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include The Pajama Game (Babe), The Lightning Thief (Clarisse), and Tartuffe (Marianne). She would like to thank her family for their infinite support and the entire team for the chance to do what she loves.

Jason Armit (Fight Director) is a Fight Director/Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and holds a BFA in Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. Previously at FSU School of Theatre: 9 to 5 The Musical; Imogen Says Nothing. Professional Theatres: Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA), Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Montgomery, AL), Utah Shakespeare Festival (Cedar City, UT), among others. Other universities: University

).(6/%).( of Georgia (Athens, GA), University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC), Auburn University (Auburn, AL), among others.

Lauren Chesnut, she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a senior Theatre BA major from Bonifay, FL. Previous FSU credits include The Heat (Ensemble) and 9 to 5 The Musical (Tech Crew). She thanks the cast, crew, and director for always creating a fun and energetic space together!

Zach Cramer (Sound & Projections Manager) is the Sound Designer for the School of Theatre at FSU. Over the past twenty-five years, he has designed over 100 productions including The Who’s Tommy, Peter Pan, Ragtime, Seussical the Musical, Nine (winner 2008 FTC, 2009 SETC and advanced to national AACT), The Titanic, The Producers, Spamalot, Hedda Gabler, The Addams Family, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, and In The Heights.

Nicole Davis, she/her (Assistant Director, Dramaturg) is a junior BA Theatre and Digital Media Production major from the Atlanta area.

Currently, she’s preparing an Honors in the Major performance combining live puppetry with animation. Her previous work is based primarily in film. She wants to thank her family and friends for encouraging all her silly ideas about puppets, cartoons, and mole rats!

Elena Dibbs, she/her (Calling Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre Major from Tampa, FL. Previous credits include Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical (Deck Stage Manager), The Secret in the Wings (Deck Stage Manager), and The Cunning Little Vixen (Asst. Stage Manager). She also worked as an electrician for The Lost Colony, Natasha Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, and Everybody.

She thanks her family, the cast, the crew, and most of all, Tony, for their love and support.

Cole Harris, he/him (Assistant Technical Director) is a first-year MFA Technical Production student from Jasper, MN.

This is Cole’s first assigned role to an FSU production. This past summer before moving to Florida he was the Scenic Designer for Nunsense, and the Sound Designer for 2 Across (Prairie Repertory Theatre). Before that he graduated with a BS from South Dakota State University. He would like to thank his friends & family for their endless support.

Kate McConnell, she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a Neuroscience and BA Thetre major from Ball Ground, GA. Previous FSU credits include 9 to 5 The Musical (Deck Stage Manager) and Secret in the Wings (Crew). Other credits include In Bloom (Stage Manager, Light Designer), The Heat (Light Designer), and Curtains (Props Master) at QMT. She enjoys puddle splashing and offers thanks to Kadin Abbas for pointing out the deep ones on rainy days.

J. Miller (Costume Designer) is a senior BA Theatre major from Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Previous FSU credits include The Wolves (Wardrobe Supervisor), Once Upon a Mattress (Wardrobe Supervisor), and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical (Wardrobe Supervisor). J. would like to thank her family for supporting a career in the arts, as well as Jen Gillette, Sarah Jahnke, and Jacki Armit for all of the opportunities she has been given in the costume department.

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.

).(6/%).( André Peele, he/him (Music Director) is a third year DM Voice Performance and MS Educational Psychology candidate from Greenville, NC. Previous FSU credits include The Marriage of Figaro (Don Basilio The Barber of Seville, Figaro), La Cenerentola (Don Magnifico), and Street Scene (Frank Maurrant). Other credits include La Boheme (Colline) with Opera Wyoming and Ragtime (Booker T Washington) with Piedmont Opera. He would like thank all of his School of Theatre students for their artistry and commitment to the art form.

William L Perry IV, he/him (Deck Stage Manager) is a junior Theatre major from Philadelphia, PA. Previous FSU credits include Once Upon a Mattress (Music Assistant), MFA Projects Shakespeare Shorts (Sound Board Operator), and Imogen Says Nothing (Light Board Operator). He would love to thank his brilliant Stage Management team and Costuming team for all their support and compassion throughout such a cool show!

Deborah Wicks La Puma (Music) is a composer, music director and orchestrator, is one of the most produced Theatre for Young Audiences artists working today. Some of her most popular musicals include Ella Enchanted (based on the book by Gail Carson Levine), Oliverio: a Brazilian Twist, and Einstein Is a Dummy with playwright Karen Zacarías, and the off-broadway hit She Persisted (based on the book by Chelsea Clinton) with playwright Adam Tobin. Deborah has created three musicals with bestselling children’s author Mo Willems: Elephant and Piggie’s We Are In A Play; Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: the Rock Experience; and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! On the small screen, she has worked with Willems on the adaptation of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: the Underground Rock Experience (released 2022 on HBOmax), and the upcoming animated series Unlimited Squirrels. As a music director and orchestrator she has worked with major regional theatre companies across the country, including the Guthrie, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, South Coast Repertory, La Jolla Playhouse and the

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She received her MFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University.

Her honors include an Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Musical, the Jane Chambers Playwriting Award, an NEA New American Works Grant, two Parents’ Choice Awards, and a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical Adaptation. A proud Mexican-American and “Navy brat” who grew up in Brazil, Portugal and California, La Puma is a member of TYA/USA, ASCAP and The Dramatists Guild. Mother to three daughters and Mimi the Cat, La Puma lives in Southern California with her PR agent and loving husband, Chris.

Heather Reynolds, she/her (Lighting Designer) is a proud alumni of FSU (‘13) thrilled to be returning to her alma mater. Selected Credits include: Macbeth, Sense & Sensibility, and Twelfth Night for Illinois Shakespeare Festival; Disaster!, and A Christmas Story for Arizona Broadway Theatre; Don Giovanni, and La Bohemé for Maryland Opera Studio; Hookman, and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark at the University of Maryland; Head Over Heels at George Mason University; Urinetown, Assassins, and The Laramie Project for Southern Utah University. She has also worked with The Old Globe, Shakespeare Theatre Company, the Vineyard Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Maine State Music Theatre, and Sundance Summer Theatre. Heather holds an MFA in lighting design from the University of Maryland, and is also Assistant Professor of Lighting Design at Illinois State University.

Ethan Rickert (Technical Director) is a second-year MFA Technical Production student from Minneapolis MN. For his undergrad, he studied at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI. Previous FSU credits include but are not limited to, Everybody (Assistant Technical Director) and Once Upon a Mattress (Automation Captain).

Future projects he is working on include The Sins of Sor Juana (Technical Director).

!"#$%&!"# Vicente Tom é , he/him (Deck Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre major on the performance and stage management tracks. He is starkly excited to take part in this Rockin’ experience! Previous credits include The Little Mermaid and Everybody (Deck Stage Manager)! He would like to thank the cast, crew, and outstanding team for all the work and support put in to make this show possible.

Break legs you Rats!

Tatiana Vintu, she/her (Scenic Designer/ Projection Designer) is a scenographer, creator, and innovator whose work captures the complex, intangible atmospheres that shape audience experiences. Her practice emphasizes the latest advancements in performance design, integrating new technologies and interdisciplinary approaches.

An Associate Professor in the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston, Tatiana leads the MFA program in Scenic Design and Technology in the School of Theatre & Dance, where she teaches and mentors emerging designers in Scenography. Tatiana’s recent design work includes Bulrusher (2023) at Florida State University (FSU), a collaboration that has led to an exciting invitation to return this season to design Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, directed by Julie WoodsRobinson. She is honored to continue working with FSU’s dedicated faculty and talented students. Her professional career spans theatre and film productions across Europe, the United States, and Asia, with work showcased at the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space (PQ) and the USITT Conference. Tatiana earned her MFA in Theatre/Production Set Design from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

She also studied Scenography at the National University of Theatrical and Cinematic Arts in Bucharest, Romania, and completed her BFA in Scenography at the Academy of Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts in Chisinau, Moldova. Tatiana recently served as Head Curator for the U.S. Pavilion at the Prague Quadrennial 2023, with prior curatorial roles

for Prague Quadrennial 2019 and Innovative Costume of the 21st Century: The Next Generation 2019.

Mo Willems (Script, Lyrics) #1 New York Times Bestseller began his career as a writer and animator for PBS’ Sesame Street, where he garnered 6 Emmy Awards for his writing.

During his nine seasons at Sesame Street, Mo also served as a weekly commentator for BBC Radio and created two animated series, Nickelodeon’s The Off-Beats and Cartoon Network’s Sheep in the Big City. While serving as head writer for Cartoon Network’s #1 rated show, Codename: Kids Next Door, Mo began writing and drawing books for children.

His debut effort, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! became a New York Times Bestseller and was awarded a Caldecott Honor in 2004. The following year Knuffle Bunny: a Cautionary Tale was awarded a Caldecott Honor. The sequel, Knuffle Bunny Too: a Case of Mistaken Identity garnered Mo his third Caldecott Honor in 2008. In addition to picture books, Mo created The Elephant and Piggie books, a series of “Easy Readers”, which were awarded the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal in 2008 and 2009 and a Geisel Honor in 2011. For older audiences he has published an illustrated memoir of his year-long trip around the world in 1990-91 entitled You Can Never Find a Rickshaw When it Monsoons. Mo’s drawings, wire sculptures, and ceramics (done in collaboration with his father) have exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the nation and his graphic story about his family experiences during 9-11 for DC comics resides in the Library of Congress’ permanent collection. Mo has been heard on NPR’s All Things Considered where he occasionally serves as the broadcast’s ‘Radio Cartoonist’.

While no longer working in television, Mo voices and produces animated cartoons based on his books with Weston Woods studios.

The animated Knuffle Bunny was awarded Best Film during the New York International Children’s Film Festival in 2008 and received the Andrew Carnegie Medal in 2007. The animated Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

).(6/%).( garnered Mo his second Carnegie Medal in 2010. Mo wrote the script and lyrics for Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, commissioned by the Kennedy Center for its 2010 season.

Mo lives in Massachusetts with his family.

Julie Woods-Robinson, she/her (Director, Choreographer) is a professional director who aims to inspire creators, artists, and lifelong learners through the arts. She holds a BFA in Drama from New York University and an MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences from the University of Central Florida. Julie specializes in community collaboration, devised works, puppetry, and musical theatre.

Favorite directing credits include Diary of a Wimpy Kid (First Stage), Shrek Jr. (Orlando Family Stage), Puddin’ and the Grumble (UCF), and The Hello Girls (Windermere HS *Applause Awards Winner). Julie is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and is best known for her role in Finding Nemo: the Musical (Nemo) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For more information, please visit JulieWoods-Robinson.com.

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MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.

$21*&-(16/%#(-* Welcome to Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience! It’s a joy to share this vibrant adaptation of Mo Willems’ beloved book with you. As we embarked on this creative journey, we kept at the forefront the idea that while this story may appear to be about “coming out,” it’s truly about “letting in.”

This theme resonated deeply throughout our rehearsal process, guiding us as we explored the importance of community, acceptance, and imagination.

Theatre for Young Audiences is a unique space where we can meet young minds in their openness and readiness to embrace any possibility. Our main character, Wilbur, embodies this spirit—he’s a beacon of hope, an adventurer in the world of whimsy. As he encounters his fellow mole rats, who are hesitant to entertain the idea of change, Wilbur’s journey unfolds through a simple yet profound question: “Why not?” This question serves as the heartbeat of our production, reminding us all that theatre is a place to explore, to wonder, and to dream.

Our production invites audiences—both young and young at heart—to join in this exploration of identity and belonging... and music! In addition to stunning visuals, we celebrate the diverse musical tapestry woven by Deborah Wicks La Puma. The Naked Mole Rat colony starts as classic rockers, but as Wilbur embarks on his self-discovery, we witness the emergence of other genres within their tunnels.

As you experience this rock-infused adventure, I hope you are inspired to ask your own questions, to embrace the unexpected, and to celebrate the uniqueness of every individual.

With gratitude, Julie Woods-Robinson Director

$1","-41+6/%#(-* Mo Willems has achieved enduring success as a children’s author through his ability to embody a truly childlike spirit. In his words, he wants his books to be “played not just read.” This is evidenced through his interactive writing style in books such as Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and the Elephant & Piggie series, as well as Willems’ ability to authentically connect with the perspectives of his young readers. Unlike many current examples of art and media for children, Willems’ works do not present an adult’s distorted perspective of what children are interested in; the World of Mo is playful and whimsical without any hint of pandering.

Not only has this provided countless children across the world with early exposure to enrichment through art, but these efforts have also allowed Willems’ works to emerge as timeless pieces that can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages. The quiet wisdom and charming playfulness of his stories can speak to the inner child within all of us, just as much as they can speak to an actual child. And, oftentimes, it is the grown-ups who may need Willems’ insights the most.

Willems explains that through all his works, “[He is] trying to engender empathy … All of the problems that we have in the world are ultimately problems of no empathy, people just living in their own shoes and refusing to try on others.” In Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience!, Wilbur is our main character, but he is not the one who faces this lesson. Throughout the story, his heart remains pure, and he never denies his desire to get dressed.

It is the rest of the mole rat colony who must learn acceptance, inclusivity, and empathy.

This universally applicable message, paired with Willems’ all-ages appeal, creates a show that may surprise some grown-up audience members with its moments of wisdom and sincerity. Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience is a heartwarming introduction into Mo Willems’ world of sophisticated whimsywhere kids of all ages are invited to rock out, in any way they feel comfortable.

If it’s fun, get to it!

31($4&-2(#%-*", Director, Choreographer ........................................................Julie Woods-Robinson Assistant Director, Dramaturg ...............................................................Nicole Davis Music Director ....................................................................................... André Peele Scenic Designer ................................................................................... Tatiana Vintu Lighting Designer.......................................................................... Heather Reynolds Costume Designer .........................................................................................J. Miller Assistant Costume Designer ................................................................Sophia Fermin Sound Designer .................................................................................... Zach Cramer Technical Director ............................................................................... Ethan Rickert Assistant Technical Director ....................................................................Cole Harris Co-Technical Direction Advisors .......................................Jim Lile, Joshua Wickham Fight Director ........................................................................................ Jason Armit Calling Stage Manager............................................................................Elena Dibbs Deck Stage Managers ...........................................Lauren Chesnut, Kate McConnell, William L Perry IV, Vicente Tomé Stage Management Mentor ............................................................. Casey Sammarco Production Manager........................................................................ Joshua Wickham Associate Production Manager............................................................Sarah I. Liffick Assistant Production Manager .................................................................Abby Akard Scene Shop Manager ........................................................................ Colin Campbell Assistant Scene Shop Manager.................................................................Alroy Harry Carpenters .........................................Angus Black, Matthew Cleveland, Cole Harris, Hannah Hennessey, Hunter Norris Paint Shop Manager ..............................................................................Teddy Moore Scenic Charge Artist ................................................................................Abby Akard Scenic Artists ................................Anna Collins, Chloe Crowley, James Will Hodges, Mikayla Martinez-Hobbs, Mia Rasgorshek Properties Manager ................................................................................. Kevin Grab Assistant Properties Manager ........................................................ James Will Hodges Associate Props Coordinator....................................................................Hailey Peart Props Artisans ........................................................ Lindsay Johnson, Estevan Rivera Costume Design Advisor ..........................................................................Jen Gillette Costume Technology Advisor ...................................................................Jacki Armit Costume Shop Manager ...................................................................Sarah M. Jahnke Wardrobe Supervisor ................................................................................. Ning Goff First Hand .................................................................................... Makenzie Vaughan Draper ........................................................................................................... Sarah Travis Stitchers .......................................................Emily Allen, Ning Goff, Ella Kavanagh, Lila Knowlton, Yu-Fang Lin, Will Perry, Ryan Toussaint, Chloe Willer Crafts Artisans ..............................................................Sungwon An, Cypress Bowen Costume Crew ...................................... Elliott Kehoe,Tiffany Satcher, Kelly Tomlin, Olivia Windley, Kylee Worth Staff Wig .......................................................................... Madison McKenzie Weber Wig Crew..........................................................Juliana Pristupin, McKenna Wallace

31($4&-2(#%-*", Wig and Make-Up Artist.................................................. Madison McKenzie Weber Master Electrician..............................................................................Todd Teagarden Electricians ........................................... Anna Collins, Gracie Coplin, Ginger Harley, Dominique Palmer, Naiomy Perez Del Valle, Josh Simon Lighting Supervisor ...........................................................................Todd Teagarden Assistant Lighting Supervisor.............................................................Lindsay Kramer Light Board Programmer .................................................................... Ashlie Charley Light Board Operator ...................................................................... Marquis Peoples Fly Rail Operators .............................................. Ira Woodfaulk, Emilie M. Youmans Spotlight Operators .................. Jonathan Curls, Benji Glasheen, Patrick Sean Melley Sound Board operator, Automation Programmer ...................................... Alex Riggs Mic Captain ................................................................................ Patrick Sean Melley Sound Assistant ....................................................................................Megan Wertz Decks/Props Crew ......................................... Onyekachi C. Anyagaligbo, Liam Bass, Casey Kerr, Caleb Litten Crew Swing .................................................................................Angelo Seven Zizza House Manager ....................................................................... Ayobami O. Aribisala Interim Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office ............................... Jennifer Reichert Patron Services Manager...........................................................Ayobami O. Aribisala Patron Services Coordinator ........................................................... Junaidu Alhassan Patron Service Assistant .......................................................................Victoria Tebet Usher Crew .................................. Sabrina Booker, Thomas Correnti, Kendall Elwell, Nicolas Florez-Ortiz, Piper Greisl, Lily Johnson, Megan Kinnary, Aishat Lawal, Daniella Milian, Taylor Moore, Brennan Moritz, Kaitlyn Ricketts, Ryan Toussaint Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff ..................Sage Aucremann-Moratalla, Daniel Escobar, Sara Gonzales, Tanner Griffin, Caitlin Hancock, Emily Hensel, Lindsay Johnson, Aishat Lawal, Amanda Leslie, Kayla Pawlik, Jackie Petichakis, Briana Rodriguez, Carson Tadder, Vicente Tomé, Liz Van Dyke, Rachel Wynn Director of Marketing and Community Engagement.......................Jennifer Reichert Community Engagement Manager .................................................. Emily Lostracco Community Engagement Assistant...........................................Ayobami O. Aribisala Theatre for Young Audiences Coordinator ........................................ Emily Lostracco Share Night Coordinator ..........................................................Ayobami O. Aribisala Marketing Communication Manager.............................................Collins E. Cudjoe Marketing Communications Coordinator ...........................................Victoria Tebet Marketing Communications Assistant .............................................Junaidu Alhassan Marketing Intern.................................................................................. Sydney Fields

3"-1(#/%"//(&2"-2(# BOARD MEMBERS Laura Rogers - President Robert Clickner - Vice President Sunny Phillips - Treasurer Carol Weissert - Secretary Linda Clickner Kathie Emrich Roy Forman Tanya Hollady Debby Kearney Howard Kessler Annelise Leysieffer KC McWilliams Dr. Marion Merzer Larry Pintacuda Nancy Stepina-Robison Dennis Williams EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS Jalma Baker* Ellen Berler Rob Contreras Howard Eisenman Richard Henry Mart Hill Ted* & Barbara* Judd Lou Kellenberger* Lynn McWilliams William Moncrief* Brooks & Almena Pettit Sara Rodrigue Dawn Sharp* Nancy Sheridan* June Strauss* ANGELS Rob Contreras & Ellen Berler Sandy Brown, Magnolia Properties and Investments Inc. Yvonne & Steve Brown Robert & Linda Clickner Terry & Linda Cole Sandy & Jim Dafoe Richard Dusenbury & Kathi Jaschke

Howard & Susan Eisenman Annelise Leysieffer KC & Bob McWilliams Lynn & Todd McWilliams Russ & Genie Morcom Jay & Dr. Sue Newman Jim & Betty Ann Rogers Laura & Sam Rogers John & Emily Ruddell Mike & Judy Sheridan Michael K. Sheridan Mr. & Mr. Michael Stephens Carol & Bill Weissert Dennis & Barbara Williams Carol Woodward DIRECTORS Mary Elizabeth Auburn Ms. Carol Cooper Kathie A. Emrich Susan Fiorito Roy M. Forman Robert & Janice Inzer Bruce and Lynn Janasiewicz Debby Kearney Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter John and Linda Kilgore William & Susan Leseman Jennifer Fitzwater & Geof Mansfield Laurie and Bill McCort Almena & Brooks Pettit Mark Seidenfeld Nancy Stepina-Robison and Paul Fredrickson David & Jane Watson BENEFACTORS Francisco Alarcon & Kathleen Kearney Steven & Ellen Bellenot Mark Canning Brent & Marti Chumbler Glenn & Mary Cole Dr. Paul Deitchman Michele Diamonti & Michelle MacVicar Mrs. Sara DuChene

Chris & Caroline Ennen Barbara & Bryon Ehlmann Jerry and Roberta Hill Dr. T. Lynn Hogan & Robin Fowler Tanya Hollady Warren Husband & Samantha Padgett Linda & Rick Hyson David & Sandi Jacobsen Josh & Nikki Jordan Michael Kiloren & Randy Nolan Susan Barnes and Kenneth Kranz Tony and Barbara Lombardo Mike & Joanne Mallardi Meredith & Elsa McKinney Ms. Fran McLean Dr. Marion R. Merzer and Martin Merzer Joel Padgett Steve Perfect and Felecia Elmore Perfect Carol Sunny Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Joanne Pintacuda Lynda Roser & Marilyn Yon Michael and Arlene Sandberg Gary & Patricia Smith Mike & Kathi Watters FRIENDS Anonymous Jeannie B & Tommy Barrett Bill & Nolia Brandt Laurie Brown David & Audrey Byrne Danielle Crabb Ms. Jessica Comas Rick & Sharon Fallon Lynn Marie Firehammer Eric Giunta Harvey and Judy Goldman Sarah Goodson & Ian Anderson Artis Gray Melissa Gross Bill Hall William & Maura Heebink

3"-1(#/%"//(&2"-2(# Patrick & Terri Hogan Roxanne Hughes, Ph.D. The Knowlton Family Charles & Dian LaTour Donna Legare and Jody Walthall Kathleen McCullough Kama and Blair Monroe Ann & Don Morrow

Randy Murrell Gloria Rotan Colleen Muscha Barbara Roufa Doug Norton Ron & Diann Schultz Gale and Randy Parker Kiki & David Slaton Henry and Sharon Pollock Paula Stafford Gloria Priest Barbara Mansfield-Wilson Pat Ramsey Rodney Reams Lance, Beth, & Lindsey Rodan

Patrons Association Members listed as of November 5, 2024.

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

3"-1(#/%/&.(!"1%/3(-!2+.-7 A multifaceted artist specializing in acting, singing, and dancing, Brenna Reed Maloney has been pursuing her creative passions since childhood. As a BA Theatre Major at Florida State University, she has actively participated in various theatre and film productions, including 9 to 5 The Musical (Booth Singer), Curtains (Bambi), Girl House, Juna (Dancer for this film), and The Middle of Time (BFA Film).

Her favorite FSU School of Theatre memory was her first Theatre night, which made her feel so special to be in a space where like-minded individuals could collectively celebrate the performances of other students. Her favorite production she worked on was FSU’s student written production Girl House. She was honored to be a part of a dedicated cast, in which she got to play a complex character in a show with incredibly heightened stakes.

Beyond theatre, Brenna’s artistic endeavors extend to film, graphic arts, and writing.

Her goal is to pursue a balanced career in both film and live theatre in either NYC or Atlanta, involving herself in acting, dancing, singing, filming, and writing endeavors.

As a student who struggles financially, Brenna is grateful for the opportunity to have received the scholarship, which has provided her with the motivation and support to continue her artistic journey. She recognizes the significant impact of the Patrons Association generosity on her education and future aspirations.

898:;898<%/&.(!"1/.23%1*&232*#-/ Angela Musette Russo Memorial Scholarship Antonia Pack-Brown, Karina Guerra, Grace Kicak, Caleb Litten* Brooks and Almena Pettit Presidential Scholarship Charlotte Ennen* Mart and Louis Hill Presidential Scholarship Liam Bass* Davis Gaines Endowed Scholarship in Music Theatre Christian Collins, Grace Conrad, Elliott Kehoe*, Landon Kol, Teegan SinClair Dean Gil Lazier Student Scholarship in the School of Theatre Elijah Rios, Felipe Vargas Rojas Frank and Jo Ann Fain Endowed Scholarship Darla Santana-Aguilar, Aly Babincak, Sydney Gooden, Cacheline Prevalus, Mallika Rangi, William Taylor, Jordan Walker Fred Chappell London Theatre Scholarship Brooke Culp Hazel Sliger Presidential Scholarship Jason Alvarez, Isabella Burgos, Kayley Diaz, Janiaya Forbs, Linus O’Palick Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter Scholarship Cole Hall*, Michelle Machado, Alex Minarek, Kelly Tomlin*, Olivia Windley*, Ira Woodfalk II*

Michael Martin International Theatre Scholarship Jason Alvarez, Isabella Burgos, Kayley Diaz, Janiaya Forbs, Linus O’Palick Robert S. Barber Endowed Scholarship Madison Beehner, Zira Brown, Ashlie Charley*, Sydney Fields* Steven L. Sears Scholarship in Theatre Lindsay Johnson*, Jordan Kosanke, Amanda Leslie*, Patrick Melley*, Liam Neal, Grant Newcombe, William L. Perry IV*, Briana Rodriguez* Theatre Patrons Association Scholarship Katie Ellis, Anthony Gallo, Sara Gonzales*, Tanner Griffin*, Layla Hemrick, Jordan Howard, Sarah Hutchinson, Nicolas FlorezOrtiz**, Amelie Steffen, Angelo Zizza* Theatre Patrons London Endowment Adam Fuller, Leah Holewyne, Aly MacDonald, Brenna Maloney, Sylvia Preston Theodore and Barbara Judd Endowed Scholarship in Theatre Katharyn McConnell, Mila Sumrall Berler-Contreras Theatre Scholarship Fund Nate Heffelfinger Pat Simmons Memorial Scholarship Tin Tran Jay & Dr. Sue Newman Award in Theatre Studies Rebecca Curran

Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed Theatre Scholarship Lillian Aldrich, Maxwell Allen All (*) following students’ names indicate they are a part of this production of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

&*!*51"-2#+%!20*-2,*%+2=2#+ Robert* & Cindy Barber Fred Chappell Robert J. Contreras and Ellen S. Berler Ralph L. Cook* Sandra J. and James L. Dafoe John Degen* Howard and Susan Eisenman Jo Ann and Frank* Fain Frank M. Flynn* Davis Gaines Steven and Blanche Gordon

Richard & Kathy Henry Richard & Betty Higginbotham* Mart P. Hill Donald Hinkle Janet Bruce Hinkle Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Tedd & Barbara A. Judd* Howard Kessler and Anne Van Meter Michael T. Martin*

James W. Newman George & Charlotte Palmer* Brooks and Almena Pettit Burton L. Reynolds* Jim and Betty Ann Rodgers Angela Musette Russo Foundation Leon Schmehl* Steven L. Sears Frederick E. and June Turner Dennis and Barbara Williams Carol A. Woodward

Donors listed have given $25,000 or more in cumulative lifetime giving to the School of Theatre.

All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person is deceased but not forgotten.

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May 2 - May 6, 2025 TRIP INCLUDES: Hotel Accommodations for Two Three Group Dinners Two Tickets for Four Broadway Shows Two Airfare Vouchers Music Theatre Showcase

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!"#$%"&#$'(!"#)*+'"( 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…

s Wash or sanitize your hands frequently. If you are experiencing symptoms

of illness, consider wearing a mask or staying safely home until you recover.

s Silence cellular phones and other noise-making devices during the show. s Do not record audio or video for any purpose during the show.

!"#$!%%&#'()*$+$,!-'.'&* 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.

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.

Restrooms are conveniently located in the lobby area.

Smoking is not permitted on the Florida State University campus.

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.

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.

Printed playbills are a reward of joining the Patrons Association. For more information, visit theatre.fsu.edu/participate/patrons-association/