A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

THE FALLON THEATRE

By Peter Nichols

By Pww

2017 - 2018 SEASON

From the Dean’s Desk Prepare to be amazed! Every time I sit where you are right now, I marvel at the magic our students create on that stage. For 44 years, the School of Theatre at FSU has brought the thrill of live theatre to Tallahassee audiences. Before this evening is over, you will see why our program has become one of the most renowned in the nation. Alumni who have performed here have gone on to prestigious careers on Broadway and in a multitude of other professions in theatre and beyond. While talent is a big part of their success, the hard work of our faculty and staff drive our students to excel. And you play an important role as well. Your attendance and support means the world to our students. Great actors need great audiences! Thanks for being a part of our theatre community. Enjoy the show!

Scott Shamp Interim Dean, College of Fine Arts

From the School of Theatre’s Executive Director

Our 44th year of bringing you the very best of Musicals and Dramas and showcasing students’ work on stage and off, in the shops and in the classroom. Our alumni are taking the world by storm and Playbill has once again ranked us in the top five of public university programs most represented on Broadway. Our season will focus on how we each define family, luck, fate, mischief, normal, and loyalty. Together, we will have the opportunity to investigate the definitions that we assign to these words and how our individual experiences shape their meanings.

In the School of Theatre, we are committed to a learning environment that builds on our rich past as it enters a new year – encouraging excellence, imagination, artistry, and leadership to empower our students to create the theatre of the future.

Our ability to present theatre in meaningful ways depends on the deep and continued generosity of YOU – our patrons, donors, and community. It is fitting to take this moment to thank each of you for your varied and deep, individual connections and financial contributions to the School of Theatre. Thank you so much for being part of the arts in Tallahassee and especially with us here at the School of Theatre.

Cameron Jackson Executive Director, The School of Theatre

The School of Theatre at Florida State Presents

By Peter Nichols Director Christine Hansen Scenic Designer Krista Franco

Costume Designer Amy Avila

Lighting Designer Nate Wheatley

Sound Designer Zach Cramer

Technical Director Zach Murphy

Dramaturg Nick Richardson

Stage Manager Shannon Drummond

October 6 - 15, 2017 The Lab Theatre “ A Day in the Death of Joe Egg” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production or distributing recordings of any medium, including the internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the author’s right and actionable under United States copyright law. For more information, please visit: www.samuelfrench.com/whitepaper

The Cast In Order of Appearance Bri.....................................................................................................................Cecil Jennings Sheila.................................................................................................................Macy Lanceta Josephine.............................................................................................................Isadora Leiva Freddie...............................................................................................................Trey Stripling Pam.............................................................................................................Madison Minnich Grace......................................................................................................................Ariel Baron

Time and Place: 1968, Bristol, England

Understudies* Bri.....................................................................................................................Alex Burnham Sheila................................................................................................................Brianna Eljaua Josephine.......................................................................................................Jennifer Reichert Freddie..............................................................................................................Gavin Morales Pam......................................................................................................................Alison Wood Grace.....................................................................................................................Caitlin Kirk

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

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 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.

Cast Headshots

Ariel Baron

Alex Burnham

Brianna Eljaua

Cecil Jennings

Caitlin Kirk

Macy Lanceta

Isadora Leiva

Madison Minnich

Gavin Morales

Jennifer Reichert

Trey Stripling

Alison Wood

From the Dramaturg, Nick Richardson “The Citizens feel obliged to warn the public that this play deals with the case of a chronically retarded child and that not only the subject but the extraordinary way it is treated may possibly give offence. However such is the honesty of this play, and so grounded…in first-hand experience that we believe it entirely vindicates its production in our theatre.”

- Citizens Theatre, 1967 So ran the warning published by the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland on all promotional materials for the world premiere of Peter Nichols’ A Day in the Death of Joe Egg in May 1967. The Citizens’ board members feared that the play’s representation of a child with cerebral palsy (or a “spastic,” in sixties’ medical terminology) was grotesque and stipulated that the production must include the above notice. Critics and audiences alike responded so favorably to the production that the Citizens removed their advisory after the first night.

Having a character with disabilities was not the issue at hand; rather, the Citizens Theatre fretted over Nichols’ humorous approach to the heavy subject matter.

Nichols brings levity to raising a daughter with cerebral palsy by playing with form, meshing kitchen-sink realism with other non-realistic theatrical styles: music hall variety performance, high farce, and even stand-up comedy. These presentational styles break the “fourth wall,” creating a direct relationship between the characters and the audience. This allows the characters to openly share their thoughts. Through their direct address, we see our protagonists Bri and Sheila use humor to cope with the challenges of raising their daughter, Joe, and maintaining a loving marriage.

Though Nichols’ quasi-comic approach may seem unconventional – even tactless – it stems from his own life experience. He and his wife had a daughter with cerebral palsy who died at 10 years old, and he personally used humor when discussing his own family. Nichols does address Joe’s condition with an earnest realism at times, but the comic performances throughout the play suggest their own truth: humor as resistance against futility. In this light, Bri and Sheila’s coping tactics seem far more plausible.

Today, 50 years since the play’s premiere, we still debate the same complicated questions at the heart of Bri and Sheila’s disputes. What constitutes “quality of life”?

Who gets to decide what “quality of life” means? Who should make decisions about care for someone with limited faculties? Which decisions are right? The playwright offers no answers; instead, he employs comedy as a vehicle to present Bri’s and Sheila’s opposing perspectives on making the most of life – their daughter’s and their own.

Who’s Who Ariel Baron (Grace) is a junior BA Theatre major from Coral Springs, FL, and is excited to appear in her second main stage production at FSU. She thanks her family, friends, and Christine Hansen for the incredible opportunities and being such a positive influence in her life.

Madison Minnich (Pam) is a senior BFA Acting major from Atlanta, GA. Previous credits include Some Girl(s) (Sam) at FSU and Steel Magnolias (Shelby) at the Highlands Playhouse. She thanks her incredible family and friends for their never ending support!

Alex Burnham (u/s Bri) is a senior BA Theatre and English major with a Spanish and Political Science minor. Previous credits include membership in the 30in60 sketch comedy troupe and Shadow of Darkness (Isaac). He thanks his family for all of their support.

Gavin Morales (u/s Freddie) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Miami, FL. This is his first show at FSU. He thanks Christine for this opportunity and his family for their constant support.

Brianna Eljaua (u/s Sheila) is an incoming freshman BA Theatre major as part of the Spring 2018 class. This is her first production at FSU and she couldn’t be more thrilled. She gives a special thanks to Christine for this incredible opportunity and for letting her be a part of this amazing cast.

Cecil Jennings (Bri) is a senior BFA Acting major.

His previous credits include Seminar, Twelfth Night, and Breathless Noveau. Cecil would like to thank his family, friends, and Duval. Enjoy the show!

Caitlin Kirk (u/s Grace) is a sophomore BA Theatre major and is excited to be in her first show at FSU. Previous credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (Mrs. Tottendale), Bye Bye Birdie (Ursula), and Miss Nelson is Missing (Miss Nelson, Miss Viola Swamp). She would like to thank Christine, the cast and crew, and all of her loved ones for the wonderful opportunities and endless support!

Macy Lanceta (Sheila) is a senior BFA Acting major from Manhattan, KS. She was last seen in Cloud 9 (Ellen/Lin). She thanks Christine, her loving family, her amazing classmates, and all of the mothers who love unconditionally and sacrifice relentlessly.

Isadora Leiva (Josephine) is a senior BA Theatre major. She was previously seen in The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi (Rikki Tikki Tavi). She is grateful to her folks, friends, and the cast and crew of Joe Egg for their love and support.

Jennifer Reichert (u/s Josephine) is a senior BA Theatre major. Previous credits include the New Horizons: Original Works Festival production of Wasteland and The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi. She thanks her family for their unwavering support and Christine for this incredible opportunity.

Trey Stripling (Freddie) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from St. Augustine, FL. He was previously seen in The Servant of Two Masters (u/s Silvio, u/s Florindo). He thanks Christine Hansen for the amazing opportunity and his friends and family for their support.

Alison Wood (u/s Pam) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Annapolis, MD. This is her first main stage production at FSU. She thanks her family for their unending support from 736 miles away.

Amy Avila (Costume Designer) is a third year MFA Costume Design candidate. She will also design The Addams Family in the Spring. Previous design credits include How I Became a Pirate at FSU, The Taming of the Shrew at the University of Nebraska, and a handful of student film projects.

She would like to thank her roommate Kat, her family, and her friends for all of their continued love and support.

Information in “Who’s Who” is provided by members of this production.

Where opinions are expressed, they are those of the players, not necessarily those of the School of Theatre or Florida State University.

Who’s Who Zach Cramer (Sound Designer) is the staff sound designer for 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, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Hedda Gabler, Legally Blonde, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. He is also the sound designer for Valdoata State University’s Peach State Summer Theatre.

Shannon Drummond (Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Killer Joe and Cloud 9. She thanks her parents for their endless love and support.

Krista Franco (Scenic Designer) is a founding member of Endstation Theatre Company and serves as the Resident Scenic Designer and Production Manager in Deland, FL. In addition to teaching technical production and design courses, she is developing courses on Entrepreneurship in the Arts.

Krista holds an MFA in Scenic Design from FSU and a BA in Architectural Design from Clemson University. Krista has worked as a scenic artist at several regional theatre companies including the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Goodspeed Musicals, and Yale Repertory Theatre.

Debra Hale (Voice & Dialect Coach) is an Associate Professor in the BFA Acting Program and a Designated Linklater Voice teacher. She has coached many productions at FSU and teaches voice production, acting, dialects and yoga. Professional credits include Shakespeare and Company, Indiana Repertory, San Diego Repertory, Irish Classical Theatre (NY) and for several seasons, La Jolla Playhouse. She has acted in Louisville, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, and is a member of Actors Equity, Screen Actors Guild and a founding member of the Kristin Linklater Voice Center in Orkney, Scotland.

She has taught voice workshops in Hawaii, England, Scotland, Thailand, Wales, Greece, Hungary and France.

Christine Hansen (Director) is a third year MFA Directing candidate. She holds a BFA in Music Theatre Performance and a MA in Theatre Studies.

Previous directing credits include last season’s How I Became a Pirate, Sweeney Todd, Hansel and Gretel, Hairspray, and many TYA productions including her favorite, The Arkansaw Bear. In addition to directing and performance credits, Christine has spent several years in the classroom teaching at both Idaho State University and Pinellas County Center for the Arts in St. Petersburg, FL. Zach Murphy (Technical Director) is a third year MFA Technical Production candidate from Clinton, MS. He worked on last season’s How I Became a Pirate (Assistant Technical Director) and Seminar (Technical Director). Regional credits include Riverside Theatre (Draftsman) and four years at Bigfork Summer Playhouse (Assistant Technical Director, Master Carpenter).

Nick Richardson (Dramaturg) is a first year MA Theatre Studies candidate. He graduated from FSU this past spring with a BA in Theatre and a minor in Spanish. During his undergraduate career, Nick performed in ten opera productions with the College of Music. He presented a paper at the Southeastern Theatre Conference as their 2016 Undergraduate Young Scholar. As a Master’s candidate, he hopes to continue researching gender, race, and sexuality on stage.

Nate Wheatley (Lighting Designer) returns for his second production with FSU. Nate is from Kansas City, MO and has designed for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, the Des Moines Metro Opera, Encore Repertory Company, Sugar Creek Symphony & Song, Black Repertory Company of Kansas City, Annex Dance Company, the University of Kansas, Baylor University, Louisiana State University, Indiana University Southeast, and Opera Steamboat. Nate recently finished lighting the Isaac Mizrahi production of A Little Night Music and Maria de Buenos Aires for the Des Moines Metro Opera. Nate’s next project is As One with the Des Moines Metro Opera.

LEARN MORE: THE TRUE STORY OF JOE EGG Many have argued that Peter Nichols wrote A Day in the Death of Joe Egg as a theatrical representation of his own familial struggles. It was noted that the titular character bore a resemblance to Nichols’ daughter, Abigail, who was mentally and physically disabled. In an 2002 interview, Nichols confirmed that the initial premise of the play was based upon his family, however, it was not until he moved the plot away from his personal life that the play evolved into its final state.

KNOW MORE: TRIVIA TIME In which Broadway theatre did A Day in the Death of Joe Egg premiere in 1968? a) American Airlines Theatre b) Shubert Theatre c) Brooks Atkinson Theatre d) Longacre Theatre Which award did the original production win at the 1968 Tony Awards®? a) Best Scenic Design b) Best Direction of a Play c) Best Play d) Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role When writing the play, which title was NOT considered? a) Life’s Too Short b) A Good Egg c) Funny Turns d) No Room at the Quality Inn

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DISCOVER MORE: ALMOST BANNED A Day in the Death of Joe Egg almost did not make it onto stage. Before it even opened, it got into trouble with the censor for its controversial subject matter. The play was taken to Lord Chamberlain who believed the character of Josephine should be represented by a dummy rather than a real girl. After much deliberation, the play was allowed to be performed, but on the condition that a warning about its controversial content be included on all promotional materials.

The play was then rejected by several theatres on The West End because they feared the risk was too high. Sending it to Citizens Theatre was a last resort. Despite its sensitive subject matter, the play did not receive a single complaint and the company was soon recognized as an important theatre for new and innovative work.

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Knotts, J. (2011, October 19). University of Glasgow.

Peter Nichols Archive (2005). The British Library Playbill Vault. (n.d).

TheaterTalk (2002). CUNYTV

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Production Staff Director.........................................................................................................Christine Hansen Scenic Designer....................................................................................................Krista Franco Costume Designer....................................................................................................Amy Avila Assistant Costume Designer.............................................................................Courtni Riddick Lighting Designer...............................................................................................Nate Wheatley Sound Designer....................................................................................................Zach Cramer Technical Director...............................................................................................Zach Murphy Assistant Technical Director...................................................................................Zach Briscoe Voice and Dialect Coach.........................................................................................Debra Hale Dramaturg......................................................................................................Nick Richardson Stage Manager.........................................................................................Shannon Drummond Assistant Stage Managers............................................................Gina Barone, Gianna Sheppard Production Stage Manager................................................................................Ombra Sandifer Technical Direction Advisors.............................................................Robert Coleman, Jim Lile Production Manager........................................................................................Joshua Wickham Assistant Production Managers.......................................Zack Hiatt, Kyle Hoehn, Christy Perez Scene Shop Manager..........................................................................................Colin Campbell Carpenters............................................................Zach Briscoe, Kassidy Coburn, Erin Collopy,

John Abraham Davis, Colin Shay Paint Shop Supervisor..............................................................................................Jason Strom Scenic Charge Artist...............................................................................................Jason Strom Assistant Scenic Charge Artist.............................................................................Johanna Miller Scenic Artists.....................................Haley Brown, Kerry Oreo, Delia Revard, Elizabeth Volpe Properties Manager..................................................................................................Kevin Grab Properties Master...................................................................................................Rachel Wier Properties Artisans.....................Katie Andrew, Kassidy Coburn, Allison Daniels, Veronica Kelly,

Zach Murphy, Colin Shay, Reona Woods Costume Design Advisor..................................................................................Colleen Muscha Costume Technology Advisor.......................................................................Martha H. Cooper Costume Shop Manager..........................................................................................Sarah Jahnke Assistant Costume Shop Manager.............................................................................Caitlin Yost Wardrobe Supervisor..........................................................................................Julianne Babel Staff Draper.............................................................................................................Caitlin Yost Drapers.....................................................................................Julianne Babel, Clara Jean Kelly Stitchers........................................................Julianne Babel, Celeste Collado, Courtni Riddick,

Jacqueline Rittenbacher, Marc Taylor, Stacy Walker Wig Stylist........................................................................................................Sophie Kraemer Master Electrician................................................................................................Carrie Barton Assistant Master Electrician..................................................................................Jonah Watson Electricians...................................Zach Briscoe, John Abraham Davis, Allie Posner, Justin Voga Lighting Supervisor..............................................................................................Carrie Barton Shop Electricians...........................................................................Thomas Bretz, Jonah Watson Light Board Operator..................................................................................Matthew Siperstein Sound Board Operator......................................................................................Simon Auguste

Production Staff Run Crew.................................................Alexandria Chester, Emily Hoerbelt, Jordan Johnson, Anderson Khochaiche, Lauren McMillan, Mallory Prost House Manager....................................................................................................Jawaan Smith Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office...............................................................Sarah Goodson Accounting Manager........................................................................................Kadeem Walker Patron Services Managers...............................................................Jay Pension, Jawaan Smith Assistant Patron Services Managers.................................................Kara Casey, Katelyn Woods Usher Crew..................................................................Kelly Astuto, Chase Davis, Laura Hart,

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Rave Saine, Stephen Walton Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff............................Spencer Abramson, Haley Brown, Emily Davis,

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Amber Svetik, Elaina Zqiener Associate Director of Marketing.......................................................................Michael E. Stone Marketing Communications Manager...........................................................Naomi Longshore Marketing Assistants..........................................................................Kara Casey, Jawaan Smith Community Engagement Manager................................................................Naomi Longshore Patrons Association Coordinator........................................................................Katelyn Woods Community Engagement Intern......................................................................Jennifer Reichert

Special Thanks to Pyramid Incorporated and their families.

About the Patrons Association The Patrons Association was established to support the students, faculty, and staff at the School of Theatre by promoting activities that enrich the School and the cultural life of our community.

Founded in 1970, the Patrons Association and its 300 members provide a valuable link between the School and the community, and help to ensure the best possible theatrical entertainment for Tallahassee.

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 over $38,000 towards student scholarships and recruitment. We believe that with your involvement, we can further enrich the lives of our students and community members by providing an outstanding theatre experience, community programming and outreach, student and faculty enhancement, increase national student recruitment efforts, and support visiting guest artists through Patron supported and sponsored annual fundraising efforts and events.

Patrons Scholar Spotlight:Southie Williamson Southie is a senior BA Theatre major from Charlotte, North Carolina who has a passion for both film and stage performance.

She is excited to be graduating a year early and hopes to pursue a professional acting career.

Florida State will always have a special place in her heart. She is grateful for the support system she’s found here and one of her favorite memories was having the opportunity to attend the Florida Theatre Conference with her “School of Theatre family.”

Her love for acting, art, and adventure will continue to grow as she looks forward to graduation and future plans.

To the patrons, Southie would like to say “THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

It is truly amazing to see that people care about aspiring artists and are willing to help make our goals possible.”

Major Donors to the School of Theatre

Don & June* Alford Mrs. Erika Anderson Angela Musette Russo Foundation Robert Barber* Julia Burnett Bryant* Mary Auger Burns* Ralph Cook* Deborah Cooley* John Degen* Frank & JoAnn Fain Richard & Sue Fallon* Frank Flynn Richard & Kathleen Henry Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Davis Gaines Steve & Blanche Gordon Dr. Ben Grace Mr. Foster Harmon Richard & Betty Higginbotham Mart Hill Donald Hinkle Janet Hinkle The Hough Family Foundation Charles & Lillian Huisking Cameron & Teresa Jackson Barbara & Ted* Judd Howard Kessler Gil Lazier Magnolia Properties & Investments, Inc.

Michael & Jean Martin Mark & Stephanie Medoff Esther Mertz Mrs. Charlotte Palmer Patrons Association Cathy Peters Almena & Brooks Pettit Robb Pruitt Burt Reynolds Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers Leon & Jane Schmehl* Steven Sears Janis Carter Stulman Fred & June Turner Wachovia Bank Steven W. Wallace & Elizabeth Berkley-Wallace Mae & Harvey Watt Foundation All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person has passed away.

Patrons Association Members

Board Members Lynn McWilliams, President Tom Crabb, Vice President Ellen Berler, Secretary Jay Newman, Treasurer Linda Clickner Robert Clickner Audrea Coniglio Rob Contreras Gary Cook Howard Eisenman Barbara Elam Howard Kessler Charles LaTour Annelise Leysieffer KC McWilliams Sunny Phillips Sara Rodrigue Nancy Sheridan James C. Smith Dennis Williams

Directors Steve Carter & Phyllis Thomson J. Kent & Flora Caruthers Robert & Linda Clickner Gloria Deison Jennifer Fitzwater & Geof Mansfield Tom Foley Bruce & Lynn Janasiewicz Barbara Judd Howard & Anne Van Meter Kessler Annelise Leysieffer Jay & Sue Newman Brooks & Almena Pettit Steve Ray Regional Therapy, Inc. Sara Rodrigue John & Emily Ruddell Dr. J.C. Smith & Elizabeth R. Smith Kip & Bev Wells David & Mary Jean Yon

Tom & Vivian Pelham Sunny Phillips Lili Quintiliani & Blan Teagle Lance, Beth, & Lindsay Rodan Ana & Rick Ruiz Karen J. Russell Shuey Family Pat & Gary Smith Jane & David Watson Lynda Roser & Marilyn Yon

Friends John & Willa Almof Alan & Nancy Asker Jeannie B. & Tommy Barrett Steve & Ellen Bellenot Bill & Nolia Brandt Anna Cleveland Juan & Jessica Comas Ann M. Coleman Eugenia Coyne Bob & Ellie Disbennett Paul Downing* & Marie Cantwell Emeritus Board Members Lynn Marie Firehammer Jalma Baker Benefactors Roy M. Forman & Paula Saunders Richard Henry Walli Beall Harvey & Judy Goldman Mart Hill Joe & Patti Beckham Elenita Gomez & Jack Brennan Ted* and Barbara Judd Brad & Robyn Brock Mark E. Griffard Lou Kellenberger* Tony & Sherry Carvalho William & Maura Heebink William Moncrief* William & Audrea Coniglio James Hovey Brooks & Almena Pettit Virginia Craig Roxanne M. Hughes Dawn Sharp* Mr. & Mrs. D Linda & Rick Hyson June Strauss* Paul & Mary Ann Deitchman Betsy Kellenberger Michele Diamonti & Michelle Angels Sue & Fred Koberlein MacVicar Sandy Brown, Susan Barnes & Kenneth Kranz Gerald Dufford Magnolia Properties Charles & Dian LaTour Richard Dusenbury Terry & Linda Cole Donna Legare & Jody Walthall Bryon & Barbara Ehlmann Rob Contreras & Ellen Berler Cyndy & Walt Loomis Susan & Jack Fiorito Gary & Joanne Cook Jeralyn Lucking Barbara Ann Frederich Tom, Danielle, & Cassandra Crabb Larry Gerber John Mayo Alicia Crew Ann & Don Morrow Joan & Stu Griffith Jim & Sandy Dafoe Randy & Karen Murrell Steven Hall Howard & Susan Eisenman Albert & Darlene Oosterhof Jerry & Bobbi Hill Barbara & John Elam Dr. & Mrs. Perfect Mart P. Hill Frank & JoAnn Fain Larry & Joanne Pintacuda Dottie & Jon Hinkle Del & Diane Hughes Dr. T. Lynn Hogan & Robin Fowler Jim & Joanie Prescott Cameron & Teresa Jackson Gloria Priest Warren Husband KC & Bob McWilliams Rae Roeder John & Linda Kilgore Lynn & Todd McWilliams Herb & Rowe Rogero John & Jennifer LaVia Russ & Genie Morcom In Memoria – Bob & Gloria Fred & Jill Leach Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers Shuman Carol & Dennis Lee Judy & Michael Sheridan Carey Smith Bill & Laurie McCort Michael & Nancy Sheridan Dawn Springs Meredith & Elsa McKinney Dennis & Barbara Williams Nancy Stepina-Robison Fran McLean Carol Woodward Richard Stevens Sally McRorie Woody & Pamela Woodward Mary Jane Vossler Clifford & Mary Madsen Dana & Barbara Wilson Mike & Joanne Mallardi Latika Young Ralph & Sue Mancuso All (*) following a donor’s name Dr. Elizabeth Zipse Janet Mantooth indicates the person has passed away.

Mary Ann & Duncan Moore Members as of September 27, 2017 Joel C. Padgett

2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients Angela Musette Russo Memorial Scholarship Wendy Parkulo, Carlee Soeder, Caroline Steed Davis Gaines Music Theatre Scholarship Michael Bradley, Sean Watkinson, Dori Waymer Frank and Joann Fain Scholarship Aidan Neal, Connor Olney, Lilianna Solum Gil Lazier Scholarship Diana Grose, Gabriella Juliet, Marina Rose Macherone, Anna Jane Trinci Hazel Sliger Presidential Scholarship Jennifer Reichert* Hoffman Scholarship Jae Coutrier

Patrons Endowment London Scholarship Scott Callenberger, Gabby Lawlor*, Jillian Martell, Amelia Morgeson, Brian Piedra Patrons Scholarship Jessica Barthle, Linnet Berna, Chanterelle Davis, Shelby Gilberto, Hannah Katz*, Veronica Kelly, Aliya Kraar, Isadora Leiva*, Claire McCarthy, Jessie Suarez, Southard Williamson Pettit Presidential Scholarship Jelysbeth Bobadilla Richard G. Fallon Scholarship Jenna Myers, Ahmad Ratliff, Jeanne Schwenck Robert S. Barber Scholarship Claire Fleitz, Kate Henderson, Giancarlo Herrera, Marina Schipani*

Howard W. Kessler Scholarship Shane Howell*, Hana Khan, Francesca Martin, Erin McNellis, Joey Merendino, Brooke Schellpfeffer

Theodore and Barbara Judd Scholarship Macy Lanceta*, Madison Minnich*

Leon and Jane Howard Schmehl Scholarship Simon Beckham, Tanner Holman, Blake Lafita, Emily Onimus, Trey Stripling*, Alison Wood*

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

Mart and Louis Hill Presidential Scholarship Fund Claudia Montague

Who’s Who in the School of Theatre Cameron Jackson...........................................................................Executive Director; School of Theatre Brad Brock..................................................................................... Associate Director; School of Theatre Samer Al-Saber...................................................................................Assistant Professor, Theatre Studies Terri Bourus.........................................................................................................Professor, Performance Fred Chappell.................................................................................................................Professor, Acting Robert H. Coleman.................................................................Associate Professor, Technical Production Director - MFA Technical Production Martha H. Cooper................................................................... Associate Professor, Costume Technology 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 Kate Watson Gelabert.............................................................................. Associate Professor, Movement Director - BFA Music Theatre Debra Hale...................................................................................................... Associate Professor, Voice Scott Hudson............................................................................Visiting Assistant Professor, Performance Dale F. Jordan.................................................................................................... Professor, Scenic Design 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 Patrick McKelvey...............................................................................Assistant Professor, Theatre Studies Colleen Muscha............................................................................................. Professor, Costume Design Director - MFA Costume Design Elizabeth Osborne............................................................................. Associate Professor, Theatre Studies Thomas Ossowski................................................................................Associate Professor, Music Theatre Leslie France-Patterson............................................................................. Teaching Faculty, Performance Anthony Rhine........................................................................ Assistant Professor, Theatre Management Kris Salata............................................................................................. Associate Professor, Performance Director - BA Program Eliza Schwarz..................................................... Teaching Faculty, Movement; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Jessica West................................................................................................ Associate Professor, Directing Director - MFA Directing Carrie Barton............................................................................................................ Lighting Supervisor Colin Campbell....................................................................................................Scenic Studio Manager 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................................................................................................. Staff Services Associate Christopher McVicker........................................................Technical Director; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Megan Mowery.............................................................................................................. Media Specialist Ombra Sandifer........................................................................................Director - Production Services Debi Schalch..................................................... Student Services Coordinator; FSU/Asolo Conservatory Lauren Snyder...............................................................................................F & A Operations Manager Samantha Spiers...........................................................................................................Academic Advisor Jason Strom.............................................................................................................. Paint Shop Manager Barbara Thomas................................................................................ Student Services Assistant Manager Amber Vann Lee..................................................................................................... Office Administrator Joshua Wickham......................................................................................................Production Manager Kathy Wickham....................................................................................Degen Resource Room Librarian Caitlin Yost......................................................................................... Assistant Costume Shop Manager

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Wheelchair seating is available at all of our theatres and should be requested when ordering tickets. Patrons should seek the House Manager 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. It is not advised that children under our recommended ages listed per show attend School of Theatre productions.

Smoking is not permitted in any Florida State University building.

Gift Certificates may be purchased at the Fine Arts Ticket Office in any dollar amount. Gift certificates are great ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.

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 10 or more.

For group sales information, contact the Fine Arts Ticket Office Manager at 850644-6500.

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. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to performance time to guarantee seating. Patrons arriving 15-20 minutes after the start of the performance will not be seated until intermission.