In the Heights Playbill

From the College of Fine Arts’ Dean Hello and welcome! It is a pleasure to have you with us. There is a long tradition of exceptional arts here at Florida State University. The School of Theatre continues that tradition with its recent ranking among the top ten programs in the country in The Princeton Review’s list for “Best College Theatre.” In this season, you see why we’ve earned such distinction. Our outstanding faculty and dedicated staff enable us to attract and retain some of the most talented aspiring performers and theatre professionals. And, we couldn’t be prouder of what they accomplish. (Look for our alum among the brightest stars of stage, screen, and academe – out front, behind the scenes, and in classrooms and studios.) I trust that you will enjoy the performance and I encourage you to make FSU Theatre a regular part of your arts and culture activities. Thank you for your patronage and for energizing the cast and crew with your presence. It means the world to us. Now, enjoy the show!

James Frazier Dean, College of Fine Arts

From the School of Theatre’s Executive Director Welcome to the School of Theatre at Florida State. I want to thank you for joining us to celebrate the incredibly talented students, faculty, and staff who have worked tirelessly to create the production you are seeing today. For over 45 years, the School of Theatre has trained students not just for Broadway stages but as advocates, leaders, artists, and theatre-makers across the world. It is no wonder that the School of Theatre continues to be recognized as one of the top programs in the country. While at Florida State, our students gain experience that prepares them for a multitude of careers and none of this would be possible without our dedicated faculty and staff and the support from members of our community. Thank you again for joining us today and for supporting the School of Theatre at Florida State – we could not do it without you. Enjoy the show!

Brad Brock Interim Executive Director, The School of Theatre

The School of Theatre at Florida State Presents

Music and Lyrics by

Book by

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Quiara AlegrĂ­a Hudes Conceived by

Lin-Manuel Miranda Director

Chari Arespacochaga Music Director

Choreographer

Julio Agustin

Ruth A. Brandvik

Costume Designer

Lighting Designer

Sound Designer

Tom Ossowski David Jordan Baxter Technical Director

Jonathan May

Jo Sanburg Dramaturg

Christina Rodriguez de Conte

Scenic Designer

Zach Cramer Stage Manager

Julia Bodolay

February 14 - 23, 2020 The Fallon Theatre The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Development of In The Heights was supported by the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center during a residency at the Music Theater Conference of 2005.

Initially developed by Back House Productions.

Originally Produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller, Jill Furman Willis Sander Jacobs, Goodman/Grossman, Peter Fine, Everett/Skipper

Musical Numbers ACT I In The Heights................................................................................Usnavi, Company Breathe .............................................................................................Nina, Company Benny’s Dispatch.....................................................................................Benny, Nina It Won’t Be Long Now.............................................................Vanessa, Usnavi, Sonny Inútil (Useless)..................................................................................................Kevin No Me Diga..................................................................Daniela, Carla, Vanessa, Nina 96,000................................Usnavi, Benny, Sonny, Vanessa, Daniela, Carla, Company Paciencia Y Fe (Patience And Faith)....................................Abuela Claudia, Company When You’re Home................................................................Nina, Benny, Company Piragua....................................................................................................Piragua Guy The Club.....................................................................................................Company Blackout.................................................................................................Company

In the Heights will be performed with one 15-minute intermission.

ACT II Sunrise...................................................................................Nina, Benny, Company Hundreds Of Stories...............................................................Abuela Claudia, Usnavi Enough...........................................................................................................Camila Carnaval Del Barrio.......................................................................Daniela, Company Atención...........................................................................................................Kevin Alabanza...............................................................................Usnavi, Nina, Company Everything I Know..............................................................................................Nina Piragua (Reprise).....................................................................................Piragua Guy Champagne...................................................................................Vanessa, Usnavi When The Sun Goes Down.......................................................................Nina, Benny Finale.........................................................................................Usnavi, Company Setting: One block of Washington Heights, Manhattan

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/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.

The Cast In Order of Appearance

Graffiti Pete......................................................................Samuel Castellanos Sonny..........................................................................................Blake Lafita Usnavi de la Vega.....................................................................Santos Sanchez Piragua Guy.................................................................Mateo Marquez Parodi Abuela Claudia...................................................................Cristina Izquierdo Benny....................................................................................Ramone Nelson Daniela.......................................................................................Sarah Flores Camila Rosario........................................................................Brianna Eljaua Kevin Rosario................................................................Anderson Khochaiche Carla.........................................................................................Avianna Tato Ensemble..........................................Beza Alford, AJ Alvarez, Alberto Blanco, John Brannigan, Tyler Covington, Joseph Gaitens, Amanda Lee, Scarlett Ossorio, Alexandra Rios, Emma Safon, Hannah Schreer Vanessa.....................................................................................Lannie Rubio Nina Rosario.....................................................................................Ali Cole Male Swing............................................................................Jonathan Santos Female Swing.........................................................................Faith Northcutt

Understudies* Graffiti Pete, Piragua Guy....................................................................Alberto Blanco Sonny....................................................................................Mateo Marquez Parodi Usnavi de la Vega.....................................................................................Blake Lafita Abuela Claudia..................................................................................Scarlett Ossorio Daniela, Carla........................................................................................Amanda Lee Camila Rosario.........................................................................................Sarah Flores Nina Rosario..........................................................................................Avianna Tato

*Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

The Orchestra Conductor...........................................................................................Tom Ossowski Keyboard 1...................................................................................Sudarat Songsiridej Keyboard 2................................................................................................Adam Lacy Reeds................................................................................................Patricia Crispino Trumpet........................................................................................Michael McKenzie Trombone.................................................................................................Patrick Hill Guitar...................................................................................................Chris Manuel Bass................................................................................................Mackenzie Edgley Drums..................................................................................................Ryan Boehme Percussion..............................................................................................Will Howald

Cast Headshots

Beza Alford

AJ Alvarez

Alberto Blanco

John Brannigan

Samuel Castellanos

Ali Cole

Tyler Covington

Brianna Eljaua

Sarah Flores

Joseph Gaitens

Cristina Izquierdo

Anderson Khochaiche

Blake Lafita

Amanda Lee

Ramone Nelson

Cast Headshots

Faith Northcutt

Scarlett Ossorio

Mateo Marquez Parodi

Alexandra Rios

Lannie Rubio

Emma Safon

Jonathan Santos

Hannah Schreer

Santos Sanchez

Avianna Tato

Who’s Who Beza Alford (Ensemble) is a sophomore Spanish major from Inverness, FL. This is her first Mainstage show and she wants the audience to know she does her own hair. She thanks her family and friends who encouraged her to audition and to pursue her passions.

AJ Alvarez (Ensemble) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Miami, FL. He would like to thank his friends and cast mates for pushing him through this journey as well as his family for being so supportive and loving.

Alberto Blanco (Ensemble, u/s Graffiti Pete, u/s Piragua Guy) is a freshman BM Music Theatre major from Miami, FL. Previous FSU credits include Chicago (Juror, u/s Mary Sunshine). Other credits include In the Heights (Sonny) and Misalliance (Bentley). He thanks his family for their support and constant guidance and also Giovanni for being the best brother in the world.

John Brannigan (Ensemble) is a freshman BA Theatre major from Buford, GA. Previous FSU credits include Chicago (Sergeant Fogarty, Tailor, County Clerk, u/s Master of Ceremonies). Other credits include Newsies (Joseph Pulitzer) and The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert Martin). He thanks his family along with the cast and crew of In the Heights for their kindness and support.

Samuel Castellanos (Graffiti Pete) is a senior BA Theatre major from Naples, FL. Previous FSU credits include A Better Man (u/s Alejandro). Other credits include Clue (u/s Dr. Plum) and Alice in Wonderland (Red King). He thanks his mom, aunts, and cousins Ivana and Stephanie for their endless support and love.

Ali Cole (Nina Rosario) is a senior BA Music major from Orlando, FL. Her previous FSU credits include Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat (Thing 1). Other credits include Spring Awakening (Thea) and Annie (Duffy). She would like to thank the big man upstairs and her friends and family for their constant love and support!

Tyler Covington (Ensemble) is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Chicago (Fred Casely, u/s Billy Flynn), Hairspray (Gilbert, u/s Seaweed J. Stubbs), and Shakespeare in Love (Peter, u/s Burbage). He thanks his parents for supporting him and allowing him to go to FSU. Brianna Eljaua (Camila Rosario) is a sophomore BFA Acting major. Her previous credits include Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Quincy/Lisa) and A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (u/s Sheila). She is immensely thankful for the opportunity to represent her heritage in this production and especially thankful to Chari and the School of Theatre for creating a platform to celebrate diversity.

Sarah Flores (Daniela, u/s Camila Rosario) is a freshman French major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Love is Love (Orlando Fringe) and West Side Story (CCHS). She would like to thank her family and the cast and crew of In the Heights for their support in her first FSU production.

Joseph Gaitens (Ensemble) is a freshman BFA Music Theatre major from Raleigh, NC. Previous FSU credits include Chicago (Male Swing). Other credits include Newsies (Elmer) and Oklahoma! (Will Parker). He would like to thank the amazing cast and crew! Love to Mom and Dad.

Who’s Who Cristina Izquierdo (Abuela Claudia) is a proud alumna of FSU and serves as the Recruitment Manager for the College of Fine Arts. Previous credits include 9 to 5 (Judy), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene), and Evita (u/s Evita). She would like to thank her friends, family, and the cast and crew for their encouragement and support.

Anderson Khochaiche (Kevin Rosario) is a junior BFA Acting major from Lake Worth, FL. Previous credits include The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! (Maxwell, Dr. Robert, Martha, Rocky), Shakespeare in Love (Frees), and A Better Man (Esteban Gutierrez). He gives thanks to everyone who has supported him.

Blake Lafita (Sonny, u/s Usnavi de la Vega) is a senior BFA Acting major. Previous FSU credits include The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!

(Alexander T. Wolf ), Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Sam, Bart, Mr. Burns), and Shakespeare in Love (Ned Alleyn). He is grateful to work on his most treasured craft in collaboration with the great minds and personalities of the FSU theatre community.

Amanda Lee (Ensemble, u/s Daniela, u/s Carla) is a sophomore BM Music Theatre major from Conyers, GA. Previous FSU credits include Chicago (u/s Matron “Mama” Morton) and Hairspray (Dynamite, u/s Motormouth Maybelle). She thanks her parents, family, and friends!

Mateo Marquez Parodi (Piragua Guy, u/s Sonny) is a freshman BFA Acting major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee (William Barfee) and Les Misérables (Javert). He’d like to thank the company for welcoming him with open arms! Love you Mami, Tio, Abuela, and Maria!

Ramone Nelson (Benny) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Conyers, GA. Previous credits include Chicago (Billy Flynn), Hairspray (Duane), and A New Brain (The Minister). He would like to thank the School of Theatre and his family and friends for their constant love and support.

Faith Northcutt (Dance Captain, Female Swing) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Wichita, KS. Previous credits include The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!

(Lillian Magill), Hairspray (Tammy, u/s Tracy Turnblad), and Pinkalicious: The Musical (Dr. Wink). Many thanks to the creative team, cast and crew, and her family!

Scarlett Ossorio (Ensemble, u/s Abuela Claudia) is a senior Vocal Performance major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Hansel and Gretel (Gretel) and The Elixir of Love (Giannetta). She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their love and support.

Alexandra Rios (Ensemble) is a sophomore BME Music major from Clearwater, FL. Previous credits include Carousel (Louisa), High School Musical (Sharpay), and Legally Blonde (Paulette).

She thanks Dr. Brister, Chari, Julio, and Tom. Lannie Rubio (Vanessa) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Chicago (Roxie Hart), Hairspray (Penny Pingleton), and Pinkalicious: The Musical (Alison, u/s Pinkalicious Pinkerton). She thanks her supportive family and the School of Theatre faculty for this opportunity.

Emma Safon (Ensemble) is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Atlanta, GA. Previous FSU credits include Chicago (Go-to-Hell Kitty), A New Brain (Female Understudy), and The Addams Family (Indian Ancestor). Other credits include Little Women (Beth). She thanks her friends and family for always being there for her.

Who’s Who Santos Sanchez (Usnavi de la Vega) is blessed to be in his first FSU Mainstage production. Previous credits include Hair (Claude), Spring Awakening (Otto), and The Wedding Singer (Robbie). He thanks his friends for having his back. A mi familia, gracias por amarme siempre. Wepa!

Jonathan Santos (Male Swing) is a BA Theatre and Political Science double major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick) and Shakespeare In Love (Nol). He thanks his family, friends, the cast and crew, and Chari for entrusting him with this inspiring story.

Hannah Schreer (Ensemble) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Miami, FL. Previous FSU credits include Chicago (June, Dance Captain), Hairspray (LouAnn, u/s Amber), and The Addams Family (Cowgirl Ancestor). She would like to thank Chari, Julio, Tom, Adam, and Julia for bringing this family together, as well as her mom and dad for their constant love and support.

Avianna Tato (Carla, u/s Nina Rosario) is a senior BA Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Hairspray (Tracy), Wanda’s Visit (Wanda), The Real Inspector Hound (Moon), and Heathers (Martha). She thanks her incredible family and friends for their constant love and 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 which include, Princess Ten Ten and The Dark Skies: A New Musical, Missing, and Em. chariarespacochaga.com

Julio Agustin (Choreographer) Award nominations include Audelco (Sweet Charity at New Haarlem Arts Theatre, NYC), Houston Press (Guys and Dolls at TUTS), and Syracuse Area Live Theatre (In the Heights at Hangar Theatre). Performing credits include featured roles in the Broadway musicals Chicago and Bells Are Ringing (revival) in addition to appearing in the original Broadway companies of Fosse, Never Gonna Dance, Steel Pier, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

Author of The Professional Actor’s Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call (Rowman & Littlefield). He received his MFA in Directing from Penn State University, and BM in Music Theatre from Florida State University.

He is also an Assistant Professor at The University of Miami. Member: SDC, AEA, SAG-AFTRA, VASTA, ATHE, and CID. @JulioAgustinNYC / JulioAgustin.com David Jordan Baxter (Costume Designer) is a MFA Costume Design candidate from Graham, KY where he attended Kentucky Wesleyan College and received his BA in Music Voice. His recent costume design credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and All Shook Up (Sharon Playhouse). He also served as Star Dresser on the second national tour of Kinky Boots. He was a first hand this past summer at the Porthouse Theatre. He is a proud member of I.A.T.S.E. Local #102 Julia Bodolay (Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre and Editing, Writing, Media double major from Clearwater, FL. Previous FSU Stage Management credits include Shakespeare in Love. Her Assistant Stage Management credits include The Addams Family, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, and The Flick. She thanks her family, friends, and dog Lucy for supporting her theatrical endeavors.

Who’s Who Ruth A. Brandvik (Scenic Designer) is from Edgewood, NM. She received her MFA in Scenic Design from Florida State University and her BFA in Design/Technical Theatre from Eastern New Mexico University. She is an Associate Professor of Scenic and Lighting Design at Valdosta State University.

Professional credits include Mamma Mia!, Shrek The Musical, My Fair Lady, A Little Night Music, Ring of Fire, Always...Patsy Cline, and Les Misérables (Peach State Summer Theatre) Previous FSU credits include Tartuffe, Hedda Gabler, Almost...Maine, and The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi. She also served as the projections programmer for Elf The Musical and Murder on the Orient Express at Ogunquit Playhouse.

Christina Rodriguez de Conte (Dramaturg) is an Artist, Educator, Activist, and a Theatre Studies Doctoral candidate. In addition to performing, directing, and producing, she is also a playwright.

Her most recent credit, The Mystery of the Violated Vagina, an absurdist comedy that takes place in a uterus just minutes after the host body has been raped, was produced by The Mickee Faust Club, where Christy serves as the assistant to the Executive and Artistic Directors.

Zach Cramer (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.

Jonathan May (Technical Director) is a second year MFA Technical Production candidate. He graduated with his BFA in Design and Production with a focus in Technical Direction from East Carolina University. This is his first Mainstage production as Technical Director. He has previously worked on several shows while attending FSU and was the Assistant Technical Director for Hairspray.

Tom Ossowski (Music Director) is an Associate Professor for the BFA Music Theatre Program at FSU and the Producing Artistic Director for the Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. Most recently at the Post Playhouse, he directed The Music Man, Urinetown, Legally Blonde, Monty Python’s Spamalot, A Man of No Importance, All Shook Up, 9 to 5, The Drowsy Chaperone, Oklahoma, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Always…Patsy Cline, and Hello, Dolly!.

At Florida State, he directed A Man of No Importance, A New Brain, Legally Blonde, Cabaret, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Sweeney Todd and music directed Hairspray, A Chorus Line, Ragtime, Spring Awakening, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Urinetown. He has also directed and musically directed Into the Woods and The Family for the Central Academy of drama in Beijing. His work has also taken him to Zug, Switzerland and to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He is a member of The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.

Who’s Who Dallas Pollei (Assistant Director) is a third year MFA Directing candidate from Roswell, NM. While at FSU, he directed Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play, The Most Massive Woman Win, and Guilty Until Proven Innocent. His FSU Assistant Director credits include The Addams Family and Guys and Dolls. He was also selected for the Kennedy Center Directing Intensive in Washington, D.C. Dallas was a tenured professor of Theatre and Humanities at ENMU-Roswell Campus and Artistic Director for Neverland Theatre Company. “Me gustaría agradecer a todos los que me han apoyado estos tres años, y a mi padre por enseñarme su cultura y ética de trabajo.” -osoSudarat Songsiridej (Assistant Music Director) is a Music Specialist for the College of Music, School of Dance, and School of Theatre. She is the Coach Accompanist for the FSU Music Theatre Program and a Dance Musician for the School of Dance. She has been the Assistant Music Director and Production Pianist for the School of Theatre musicals since 1997. She is also the Pianist/ Arranger for the annual FSU Music Theatre New York Showcase. She has worked with guest artists such as Ann Reinking, Maltby & Shire, and choreographer Joe Goode. Some of the master classes she has played for are the Martha Graham Company, Violette Verdy, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Off-campus, she is the Company Pianist for the Pas de Vie Ballet. She holds degrees from The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music, and Florida State University. She has completed the LoVetri Somatic Voicework™ at the Contemporary Commercial Music Institute, Shenandoah University and the LoVetri Institute at the Baldwin Wallace University.

Jo Sanburg (Lighting Designer) is a lighting and sound designer for theatre, pyrotechnics, and multimedia. She currently serves as the Visiting Assistant Professor of Lighting in the School of Theatre. Her work has been recognized nationally and internationally, and recently her sound design was exhibited at the 2019 Prague Quadrennial. Her lighting design credits include Così Fan Tutte, The Government Inspector, Oklahoma!, The Servant of Two Masters, and the world premiere of Kenley Smith’s Empires of Eternal Void. As a lighting designer, she works to explore unique technologies and approaches to theatrical lighting, and her designs employ her musical background through an instinctive understanding of pattern, rhythm, tempo, and beat. She is a member of SETC and USITT.

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.

Director....................................................................................................Chari Arespacochaga Music Director...................................................................................................Tom Ossowski Choreographer......................................................................................................Julio Agustin Assistant Director...................................................................................................Dallas Pollei Assistant Music Director...........................................................................Sudarat Songsiridej Rehearsal Accompanists...........................................................Adam Lacy, Sudarat Songsiridej Keyboard Programming Design..........................................................................John Eldridge Fight Choreographer.........................................................................................Jason Paul Tate Scenic Designer.............................................................................................Ruth A. Brandvik Costume Designer...................................................................................David Jordan Baxter Assistant Costume Designers......................................................Gabrielle Banuelos, Cat Tope Lighting Designer....................................................................................................Jo Sanburg Assistant Lighting Designer................................................................................Callista Payne Sound Designers.............................................................................Zach Cramer, Jason Vizzo Assistant Sound Designer..................................................................................Melissa Emery Technical Director.............................................................................................Jonathan May Assistant Technical Director.............................................................................Mike Delaney Dramaturg................................................................................Christina Rodriguez de Conte Stage Manager.....................................................................................................Julia Bodolay Assistant Stage Managers........................................................Danielle Dede, Jordan Johnson, Hanna Smaglis, Claire Young 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......................................................................Clifford Glowacki Assistant Production Managers......................................................Carson Bishop, Ryan Ponsell Scene Shop Manager........................................................................................Colin Campbell Assistant Scene Shop Managers.............................Brock Baird, Jackson Golden, Jonathan May Drafters...................................................................................Brock Baird, Emily Chancellor, Mike Delaney, Ethan Follett, Nathan Glowacki, Braeden Ingersoll, Jonathan May, Ryan Ponsell Carpenters...........................................................................Emily Chancellor, Mike Delaney, Ethan Follett, Nathan Glowacki, Elliot Mahoney Paint Shop Manager...........................................................................................Teddy Moore Scenic Charge Artist............................................................................................Teddy Moore Scenic Artists........................................................................Natasha Couoh, Jackson Golden Properties Manager................................................................................................Kevin Grab Properties Master...................................................................................................Kevin Grab Assistant Properties Master.................................................................................Reona Woods Properties Artisans.......................................................................Brock Baird, Jonathan May, Blaire Moore, Ryan Ponsell, Hanna Smaglis Costume Design Advisor................................................................................Colleen Muscha Costume Technology Advisor.................................................................................Jason Estala Costume Shop Manager..................................................................................Sarah M. Jahnke

Wardrobe Supervisor....................................................................................Megan Thurmond Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor...................................................................................Cat Tope Draper...................................................................................................................Caitlin Yost Stitchers...................................Gabrielle Banuelos, David Jordan Baxter, Meredith LaBounty, Madeleine H. La Vean, Hayley Tara O’Brien, Courtni Riddick, Meagan Thurmond, Cat Tope, Davon Valverde Wig Stylist...............................................................................................David Jordan Baxter Master Electrician...........................................................................................Kassidy Coburn Assistant Master Electrician.............................................................................Stevie Freeborn Electricians..................................................Ashlyn Anderson, Tyquisha Braynen, Alex Farley, Stevie Freeborn, Nicole George, Emilia Herrera, Renn Oberdick, Sofia del Cueto Perez, Delaney Taylor, Kylee Taylor, Alexa Woelcke Lighting Supervisor......................................................................................Kassidy Coburn Light Board Operators.................................................Aaron Farabaugh, Hillary Humphries, Gonzalo Londono, Hannah Ramos Sound Programmer........................................................................................Abbey Dillard Sound Assistants.........................................................................Holly Carroll, Nicole George Run Crew...............................................................Andy Arribas, Adrian Borg, Kiyrax Davis, Hannah Feuerstein, Nickolas Kewla, Maria Moleiro, Rebecca Moore, Jan Karlos Nicle, Sabrina Ollerman, Pearl Ray, John Roig, Faith Verbsky House Manager.................................................................................................Sam Stenecker Assistant House Manager.................................................................Jessica Dudley-Rodriguez Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office..................................................................Sarah Goodson Associate Director of Patron Services.......................................................................Jay Pension Patron Services Manager...................................................................Jessica Dudley-Rodriguez Ticket Office Operations Manager.....................................................................Sam Stenecker Assistant Patron Services Managers.........................................Emma Calabrese, Sam Stenecker Usher Crew.................................................................................Emily Blackburn, LB Bunch, Linoi Chemla, Gracie Guy, Claudia Irizarry, Sara Karako, Hailey Knight, Avery Maxham, Jett Morgan, Susanna Ninomiya, Jenny Quiros, Clare Rearer, Alex Richard, Katie Tawzer Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff...............................Brigitte Anderson, Alice Bishop, Leah Davis, Melissa Emery, Daniel Francis, Lizt Garcia, Kimberly Gibson, Cole Jones, Michael Pisani, Hannah Spears Associate Director of Marketing.........................................................................Jawaan Smith Marketing Communications Managers.....................Moletedi One Ntseme, Jennifer Reichert Marketing Assistant............................................................................................Sam Stenecker Media Specialist..............................................................................................Megan Mowery Associate Director of Community Engagement.................................................Katelyn Woods Community Engagement Manager...................................................................Amanda Fraser Patrons Association Coordinator....................................................................Emma Calabrese

From the Director, Chari Arespacochaga When In the Heights finally launched its resonant, exuberant wepa on to the Broadway musical landscape, it was clear that this was to be a landmark piece of theatre. It pushed the envelope on mainstream conceptions of a Broadway musical and perhaps, more significantly, brought to the stage previously untold stories of growing up in a Latinx community.

This significance has not been lost to us in the creation of this show.

Ultimately, what makes this show important is its story. It is the story of a community made up of and woven together by a diverse tapestry of individuals—every single one of them navigating multiple identities— infinite fragments creating a whole in the tensions between knowing their roots and knowing who they want to be, between “scraping by” their realities and clinging to their dreams. It is also a story of home—the home we yearn for, the home we run from—and a reminder that it is the home we choose to make across boundaries of difference that is the best home of all.

There is no greater reminder of the need for community than putting up a show. I am deeply grateful for the carnaval of supportive colleagues, brilliant creative collaborators, amazingly inventive production team, superbly talented musicians, and wonderfully generous actors I have had the great pleasure of working with on this show. They have worked ceaselessly to create this special neighborhood for all of you.

Welcome! May you celebrate of all the blissful places and beautiful persons you call home. Wepa!

For Tenley. I’m home.

From the Dramaturg, Christy Rodriguez de Conte The streets of Washington Heights have changed since Lin-Manuel Miranda premiered In the Heights on March 9, 2008, at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

In 2018 The New York Post proclaimed Washington Heights “New York City’s new hipster haven.” As much as this may be an inevitable product of “progress,” parts of the borough remain tied deeply to the roots of its inhabitants. At the foot of 239 Dyckman St. sat the Dyckman Seaman Grocery store, one of the oldest fixtures in the neighborhood until it closed due to skyrocketing rent in 2014. Miranda has claimed it was the bodega where he spent most of his time. It is no surprise then to see Usnavi’s bodega as the central point for the community of In the Heights. Within its doors, the store welcomes a group of diverse individuals with equally diverse stories of origin.

The history of the people who fill Washington Heights is the history of Latinx colonization and emigration and immigration into the U.S. The plight of the Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, and other Latinx groups has been to fight for freedom from oppressive regimes, be it against Spanish invasions or in civil and revolutionary wars. These histories are intertwined in the identities that make up many of the stories of origin that built the community of Washington Heights.

This musical is an exploration of the voices that find a way and a place to reconcile their multiple identities and multiple homes. It is a window into the unique daily struggles faced by many migrants to maintain traditions and ties to a distant home, while being pushed into the margins over and over again in their current home. It is the story of leaving home and finding home. The FSU production, directed by Chari Arespacochaga, celebrates this multiplicity and creates a home for the audience to witness. She fills the stage with familiar faces and characters that one feels they know. This home is filled with smells of cafe con leche and sounds of bongos and maracas. In an interview with Amanda P. Sidman of the Daily News, Lin-Manuel Miranda proudly shares reactions to the show, “That’s my block!’ regardless of where they live,” says Miranda. “Everyone feels like it’s their block.” So welcome to the block. We hope it feels like home.

EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Purchase Season Tickets at up to 50% Savings

$150-$249

FRIEND

BENEFACTOR

$250-$499

$500-$999

BY LEVEL

$1,000 +

BENEFITS

ANGEL

MEMBERSHIP

DIRECTOR

Not only do Patrons provide over $40,000 in support for School of Theatre students, they also get more out of their theatre experience. . .

• •

• •

• •

• •

•

•

•

•

Exclusive Patrons Press E-Newsletter

• • •

• • •

• • •

• • •

Invitations to Patrons Trips, Receptions, and Special Events

•

•

•

•

Season Sneak Preview w/Reception

•

•

•

•

Complimentary “Bring a Friend” Tickets

(6)

(4)

(2)

Complimentary Concessions Vouchers

(12)

(6)

Reserved Seating at The Lab Theatre

•

Invitation to Special Dinners with Guest Artists

•

Priority Ticket Purchases Free Ticket Exchanges and Waived Ticket Name Recognition in All Playbills Access to the Patrons Concierge Line

(pending availability)

JOIN TODAY!

For more information, contact

The Patrons Association provides support for student scholarships as well as valuable assistance to support performances and programs that enrich the lives of all students and community members. This year, the Patrons Association raised more than $40,000 towards student scholarships and recruitment.

We hope you will consider becoming a Patron today!

Emma Calabrese: ejc19g@my.fsu.edu | 850.644.1377

Patrons Association Members BOARD MEMBERS Ellen Berler, President Robert Clickner, Vice President Sunny Phillips, Secretary Laura Rogers, Treasurer Linda Clickner Audrea Coniglio Rob Contreras Tom Crabb Howard Eisenman Barbara Elam Kathie Emrich Howard Kessler Charles LaTour Annelise Leysieffer Lynn McWilliams KC McWilliams Jay Newman Carol Weissert Dennis Williams EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS Jalma Baker Richard Henry Mart Hill Ted* and Barbara Judd Lou Kellenberger* William Moncrief* Brooks & Almena Pettit Sara Rodrigue Dawn Sharp* Nancy Sheridan* June Strauss* ANGELS Sandy Brown, Magnolia Properties Judge Steve & Yvonne Brown Robert & Linda Clickner Terry & Linda Cole Rob Contreras & Ellen Berler Tom, Danielle, & Cassandra Crabb Jim & Sandy Dafoe Howard & Susan Eisenman Barbara & John Elam Del & Diane Hughes Dr. Sally Karioth Annelise Leysieffer

KC & Bob McWilliams Lynn & Todd McWilliams Russ & Genie Morcom Jay & Sue Newman Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers Brence Sell Mike Sheridan Mr. & Mr. Michael Stephens William & Carol Weissert Dennis & Barbara Williams Carol Woodward DIRECTORS Wallace Beall Steve Carter & Phyllis Thomson J. Kent & Flora Caruthers Mark Chin-Lenn, MD & Kevin Pfeiffer Gloria Deison Frank* & JoAnn Fain Margie L. Fletcher Tom Foley Jennifer Fitzwater & Geof Mansfield Ms. Sarah Goodson Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Janasiewicz Richard Dusenbury & Kathi Jaschke Barbara Judd Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter John & Jennifer LaVia Bill & Susan Leseman Michael & Heather Lister Katherine McGuire Almena & Brooks Pettit Steve Ray Laura & Sam Rogers John & Emily Ruddell Kip & Bev Wells Judy Wilson & Michael Sheridan David & Mary Jean Yon BENEFACTORS Susan Barnes & Kenneth Kranz Joe Beckham & Patti Sudduth Brad & Robyn Brock Tony & Sherry Carvalho William & Audrea Coniglio Dr. Paul Deitchman

Michele Diamonti & Michelle MacVicar Ms. Martharose Dickman Cathy & Jerry Dufford Bryon & Barbara Ehlmann Kathie A. Emrich Dr. Susan Fiorito & Jack Fiorito Barbara Frederich L. Kathryn Funchess Patrick & Artis Gray Mark E. Griffard Joan & Stu Griffith Steven Hall & Josh Willoughby Jerry & Bobbi Hill Mart P. Hill Dr. T. Lynn Hogan & Robin Fowler Mr. Warren Husband Debby Kearney John & Linda Kilgore Dr. & Mr. Karen Krueger Ponder Charles & Dian LaTour Fred & Jill Leach Barbara & Tony Lombardo Mary & Clifford Madsen Mike & Joanne Mallardi Ralph & Sue Mancuso Bill & Laurie McCort Meredith & Elsa McKinney Ms. Fran McLean Alex H. Meng & Yi Zhu Dr. Marion & Martin Merzer Mary Ann & Duncan Moore Randy & Karen Murrell Joel Padgett Dr. & Mrs. Steven Perfect Sunny Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Joanne Pintacuda Lili Quintiliani & Blan Teagle Lynda Roser & Marilyn Yon Raymond Runo Karen J. Russell Arlene Sandberg Gary & Patricia Smith Ms. Jane Watson Janice & Jerry Wise Mark T. & Amelia Zeigler Richard Zorn

Patrons Association Members FRIENDS Mr. Francisco Alacron John & Willa Almlof Alan & Nancy Asker Jeannie B. & Tommy Barrett Christine & Charles Barrilleaux Steven & Ellen Bellenot Dr. Fran & Bill Berry The Brannigan Family Laurie Brown Dr. & Mrs. Joe Cain Susan & Mark Canning Chip Chalmers Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ciaccio Ann M. Coleman Juan & Jessica Comas Jean Coyne Amanda Davis Jennifer Diaz Mr. Jorge Diaz Johnston Paul Downing* & Marie Cantwell Matthew Earhart & Valeriya Petushkova Mr. Michael Eckert Lynn Marie Firehammer Roy M. Forman & Paula S. Saunders Beverly Bonner Frick Harvey & Judy Goldman Elenita Gomez & Jack Brennan

Mrs. Jennifer Guy Eleanor Hawkins William & Maura Heebink Jon & Dottie Hinkle Tanya Hollady James & Beverley Hovey Roxanne Hughes, Ph.D. Linda & Rick Hyson Bret & Leigh Ingerman Robert & Janis Inzer David & Sandi Jacobsen Michele Kiker Donna Legare & Jody Walthall Cyndy & Walt Loomis Mrs. Jeralyn Lucking Patricia Yancey Martin Ms. Nena Martinez John Mayo Patti McMullen James H. Melton & Evelyn Shelley Ann & Don Morrow David & Nancy Norman Karen Oehme & Nat Stern Albert & Darlene Oosterhof Mrs. David Ornstein Ms. Polly Pickering Henry Pollock J.R. Prescott Gloria Priest Dr. Nikki Pritchett Lance, Beth, & Lindsey Rodan

Martin & Rae Roeder Herb & Rowe Rogero Patricia Romig Barbara Roufa Jeanne & William Ryder Afi Sachi-Kocher Diann Schultz Bob & Gloria Shuman Kiki & David Slaton Carey Smith Leslie Spencer Robert A. & Martha C. Spivey Nancy Stepina-Robison Mr. & Mrs. Brea Tato Dr. Gail Thompkins Ms. Robin Thompson Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Thompson Randall Van Syoc M.J. Vossler Mike & Kathi Watters Dana & Barbara Wilson Mary & John Winn Martin & Amanda Wood Latika L. Young Elizabeth Zipse

Patrons Association Members and Major Donors listed as of January 22, 2020.

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

Patrons make it possible Patrons Association members provide vital support for School of Theatre students and programs. To see your name above and join our community of donors, call or email the Community Engagement Office!

Emma Calabrese, Patrons association coordinator 850.644.1377 | ejc19g@my.fsu.edu

2019-2020 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients Angela Musette Russo Memorial Endowed Scholarship Gabrielle Banuelos*, Mike Destin, Jessi Martin, Avianna Tato* Brooks and Almena Pettit Presidential Scholarship Jordan Richards Davis Gaines Endowed Scholarship in Music Theatre Aidan Neal, Lilianna Solum, Kate Vander Leest Dean Gil Lazier Student Scholarship in the School of Theatre Francesca Alfano, Jessica Chunta, Lannie Rubio*, Hannah Schreer* Frank and Jo Ann Fain Endowed Scholarship Gena Heylock, Connor Olney, Griffin Wilkins Ginger Earnest London Theatre Scholarship Nick Clark, Anderson Khochaiche Jr.* Hazel Sliger Presidential Scholarship Lydia Moss Howard W. Kessler Endowed Scholarship Brady Foley, Joseph Gaitens*, Ramone Nelson*, Faith Northcutt*, Weston Warren

Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed Theatre Scholarship Nia Alexander, Danielle Charboneau, Allison Crawford, Daydra Smith, Caleb Windstrup Mart and Louis Hill Presidential Scholarship Claudia Montague Maximillian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Scholarship Maggie Creasman, Jordan Johnson*, Jessica Posey, Liam Wirsansky Michael Martin International Theatre Scholarship Shannon Haskell, Paige Pederson, Alexandra Posner, Jonathan Santos*, Katrina Scott, Matthew Siperstein, Jordan Stowers, Hannah Strauss Pat Simmons Memorial Fund Amorie Barton, Sarah Mattis Richard G. Fallon Scholarship Charles Antenen, Julia Swann Robert S. Barber Endowed Scholarship Julia Bodolay*, Cynthia Carmona, Ada Colli, Naira Diptee, Christina Dragan-Dima, Kydiana Jeanty, Sophie Kraemer, Claire McCarthy, Gabi Simon

2019-2020 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients Steven L. Sears Scholarship in Theatre David Benne, Jena Brooks, Tanner Holman, Emily Onimus, Gabrielle Phillips

Theatre Patrons London Endowment Nicolas Alonso, Hannah Baker, Elizabeth Guerra, Ian Kennedy, Amanda Norris

Theatre Patrons Association Scholarship Amir Bijan Adili, Kelly Astuto, Emily Bodony, Bethany Brownrigg, Serik Bybee, Samuel Castellanos*, Emily Copeland, Zach Duncan, Ryon Eberhard, Stevie Freeborn*, Lizt Garcia*, Kimberly Gibson*, Jessica Gray, Sarah Johnson, Rhiannon Karp, Emma Lyon, Francesca Martin, Gabrielle Maury, Michael Pisani*, Lilliana Simms, Beth Slade, Laura Swygert, Atticus Taylor, Chloe Ward, Rachel Weaver

Theodore and Barbara Judd Endowed Scholarship in Theatre Alexis McCain, Alison Wood

An (*) following a student’s name indicates a scholarship recipient involved in this production.

Patrons Scholar Spotlight: Rachel Weaver Rachel Weaver is a junior BA Theatre and Creative Writing double major from Sarasota, FL. She directed last year’s Act II production of The Penelopiad, performed in a staged reading of A Lily Among Roses, and was on the run crew for A New Brain. After graduation, she hopes to continue to pursue acting and writing and would love to perform her original work.

Her favorite memory at FSU has been directing The Penelopiad. She was able to work with incredibly kind and talented students and watch her creative vision come to life. She is also the Production Manager for the Student Theatre Association and works to give FSU students more artistic opportunities to grow as creatives.

She would like to thank the Patrons for their generous donations. “Being an artist is often a low-paying job and their support allows myself and other students the opportunities to keep creating. There are no proper words to thank you for such an incredible gift.”

Join us for the Patrons Association

SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:00 PM The Magurie Center at Westminster Oaks On Sale to Patrons NOW General Public On Sale: February 25, 2020 Purchase Tickets at the Fine Arts Ticket Office 850.644.6500 tickets.fsu.edu

Who’s Who in the School of Theatre Brad Brock..................................................Interim Executive Director; School of Theatre Chari Arespacochaga........................................................Assistant Professor, Performance Terri Bourus...................................................................................Professor, Performance Fred Chappell.........................................................................................Professor, Acting Robert H. Coleman...........................................Associate Professor, Technical Production Director - MFA Technical Production Mary Karen Dahl.......................................................................Professor, Theatre Studies Director - MA/Ph.D. Program Patricia Delorey....................................Teaching Faculty, Voice; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Jonathan Epstein.................................Teaching Faculty, Acting; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Jason Estala...........................................Visiting Assistant Professor, Costume Technology Kate Watson Gelabert........................................................Associate Professor, Movement Director - BFA Music Theatre Casey Hagwood.......................................................Teaching Faculty, Stage Management Debra Hale................................................................................Associate Professor, Voice Kellen Hoxworth.........................................................Assistant Professor, Theatre Studies Cameron Jackson....................................................................................Teaching Faculty Dale F. Jordan..............................................................................Professor, Scenic Design Eliza Ladd....................................Teaching Faculty, Movement, FSU/Asolo Conservatory Greg Leaming.............................................................Director; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Jean McDaniel Lickson............................................................Associate Professor, Acting Director - BFA Acting Jim Lile..............................................................Assistant Professor, Technical Production Andrei Malaev-Babel......................................Professor, Acting; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Colleen Muscha.......................................................................Professor, Costume Design Director - MFA Costume Design Elizabeth Osborne.......................................................Associate Professor, Theatre Studies Thomas Ossowski........................................................Associate Professor, Music Theatre Anthony Rhine...................................................Assistant Professor, Theatre Management Director - MFA Theatre Management Jennifer Riker.....................................................................Teaching Faculty, Performance Kris Salata.......................................................................Associate Professor, Performance Director - BA Program Jo Sanburg................................................................Visiting Assistant Professor, Lighting Eliza Schwarz...............................Teaching Faculty, Movement; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Jason Tate...........................................................Visiting Assistant Professor, Performance Aaron C. Thomas........................................................Assistant Professor, Theatre Studies Ellliot Turley...............................................................Postdoctoral Scholar, Theatre Studies Jessica West..........................................................................Associate Professor, Directing Director - MFA Directing

Who’s Who in the School of Theatre Lisa Beggy....................................................Program Associate; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Colin Campbell.............................................................................Scenic Studio Manager Kassidy Coburn..................................................................................Lighting Supervisor Jonathan Courtemanche...........................Office Administrator; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Zach Cramer............................................................................................Sound Designer Michele Diamonti...........................................Director of Academic and Student Services Sarah Goodson.............................................................Director of Fine Arts Ticket Office Kevin Grab.........................................................................................Properties Manager Sarah Jahnke................................................................................Costume Shop Manager Marcia McClellan.................................................................................Business Associate Christopher McVicker.................................Technical Director; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Rachel Morris..................................Production Stage Manager; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Teddy Moore.....................................................................................Paint Shop Manager Megan Mowery........................................................................................Media Specialist Debi Schalch........................................Recruiting Coordinator; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Melissa Sinclair......................................................................................Academic Advisor Barbara Thomas..........................................................Student Services Assistant Manager Amber Vann Lee.....................................Finance and Administrative Operations Manager Joshua Wickham...............................................................................Production Manager

THEATRE TCC! 2019-2020 SEASON SEPT. 27-29 & OCT. 4-6

GETTING OUT

By Marsha Norman

NOV. 22-24 & DEC. 6-8

Noises Off

By Michael Frayn

GET YOUR SEASON TICKETS TODAY!

(850) 201-9882 I WWW.TCC.FL.EDU/THEATRETCC

APRIL 3-5 & 10-12

Book by Joe Masteroff Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb

For Your Information Welcome to the School of Theatre at Florida State. 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 other members of the audience, we ask you to silence all electronic devices. Recording or photographing any part of this performance is strictly prohibited. Cameras and recording equipment must be checked with the house manager.

For persons in need of hearing reinforcement, headsets are offered free of charge in the Fallon Theatre. Headsets should be reserved through the Fine Arts Ticket Office. A driver’s license, major credit card, or $10 returnable deposit is required. If your child is causing a disturbance, please exit to the lobby. It is not advised that children under our recommended ages listed per show attend School of Theatre productions.

Restrooms are located in the lobby area. Smoking is not permitted in any Florida State University building. Lost and found articles should be turned in to the house manager and may be claimed at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, located in the Fine Arts Building.

Hours of operation for the Fine Arts Ticket Office are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Ticket Office will open 60 minutes prior to each performance. Late arrivals will be seated at the discretion of the house manager. Guests arriving 15-20 minutes after the start of the performance will not be seated until intermission.

For group sales information, contact the Fine Arts Ticket Office manager at 850-644-6500.

n o s a e s r u o o t n i Step invites you to

The Nutcracker

Ballet Classes for all ages Free Saturday Boys Classes

Holiday Magic! with the TSO Spotlight on Dance

Peter and the Wolf

www.pasdevieballet.com