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2020 - 2021 SEASON

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2021-2022 SEASON

WELCOME TO THE SHOW!

Brad Brock Director, School of Theatre Florida State University

Kris Salata Chair, School of Theatre Florida State University

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

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

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

- Brad Brock & Kris Salata

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

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE PRODUCTION OF

Written by

Wiliam Shakespeare April 1 - 10, 2022 The Lab Theatre Director

Fred Chappell Assistant Director & Choreographer

Fight Director

Meg Nelson

Jason Armit

Voice and Text Coach

Scenic Designer

Debra Hale

Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks

Lighting Designer

Costume Designer

Todd Wren

Sound Designer

Cat Tope

Technical Director

Zach Cramer

Nathaniel Feit

Dramaturg

Stage Manager

Rowan Jalso

Alyssa Stewart

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

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

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

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

THE CAST In Order of Appearance Orlando....................................................................................................Justin Banton Adam............................................................................................................Billy Lister Oliver................................................................................................. Caleb Windstrup Charles, Jaques de Boys............................................................................... Quinn Coté Rosalind................................................................................................. Brianna Eljaua Celia......................................................................................................Dylan Redshaw Touchstone......................................................................................... Brendan Murphy Le Beau...................................................................................................... John Malley Duke Frederick...............................................................................................Jerry Sola Lady............................................................................................. Angelica Concepcion Lady..................................................................................................... Shanna Brajevic Lord........................................................................................................ Aaron Collins Lord...................................................................................................... Jeremiah Wood Lord................................................................................................... Aidan Molamphy Silvius................................................................................................ Cameron Schmitt Corin..........................................................................................Mateo Marquez Parodi Amiens................................................................................................... Joseph Gaitens Duke Senior.............................................................................................. Brian Warner Jaques...................................................................................................... Ahon Gooptu Audrey.................................................................................................... Miranda Roub Phebe..........................................................................................................Elena Brace William................................................................................................... Nicolas Evans

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THE UNDERSTUDIES Orlando.................................................................................................. Joseph Gaitens Adam, Corin............................................................................................ Aaron Collins Oliver......................................................................................................... John Malley Rosalind....................................................................................... Angelica Concepcion Celia....................................................................................................... Miranda Roub Touchstone........................................................................................ Cameron Schmitt Le Beau...................................................................................................... Quinn Coté Duke Frederick, Duke Senior.............................................................. Aidan Molamphy Silvius.................................................................................................... Jeremiah Wood Jaques...................................................................................................... Nicolas Evans Phebe................................................................................................... Shanna Brajevic *Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

CAST HEADSHOTS

Justin Banton

Elena Brace

Shanna Brajevic

Aaron Collins

Angelica Concepcion

Quinn Coté

Brianna Eljaua

Nicolas Evans

Joseph Gaitens

Ahon Gooptu

Billy Lister

John Malley

CAST HEADSHOTS

Mateo Marquez Parodi

Aidan Molamphy

Brendan Murphy

Dylan Redshaw

Miranda Roub

Cameron Schmitt

Jerry Sola

Brian Warner

Caleb Windstrup

Jeremiah Wood

WHO’S WHO Justin Banton he/him (Orlando) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Kissimmee, FL. You may have seen him in this past fall semester’s production Moon Man Walk (Astronaut). Justin would like to thank his family, Fred Chappell for this special opportunity, his faculty, acting class, and close friends.

Elena Brace she/her (Phebe) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Indian Harbour Beach, FL. Previous credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania/ Helena), 12 Angry Jurors (Juror 9), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Germaine), and Phillip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread (Woman 1).

Elena would like to thank the directors, stage manager, cast, crew, and especially her family for their unwavering support.

Shanna Brajevic she/her (Lady, u/s Phebe) is a junior BM Music Theatre major from Huntington Beach, CA. Previous credits include Last Stop On Market Street (u/s Jojo), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), and Heathers (Heather Chandler). Thank you to our wonderful director and theatre faculty, who have encouraged growth every day, Kate Gelabert, Fred Chappell, Alisa Hauser, and Gayle Seaton.

Aaron Collins he/him (Lord, u/s Adam, u/s Corin) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Jacksonville, FL. Previous show credits include Newsies (Bunsen), Marisol (Man W/ Ice Cream), and Antigone (Messenger). He would like to thank everyone in the SOT and his amazing friends and family!

Angelica Concepcion (Lady, u/s Rosalind) is a freshman BM Music Theatre major from Puerto Rico. Previous credits include Newsies (Swing), West Side Story (Anita), and Cats (Rumpleteazer). She would like to thank her wonderful family for supporting and loving her unconditionally!

Quinn Coté he/him (Charles, Jaques De Boyes, u/s Le Beau) is a sophomore in the BFA Acting program who was born in CO and raised in St. Augustine, FL. This is his first show with the SOT! He would like to thank all the faculty and staff here at FSU for making this such an incredible experience, his classmates, and all others that support him.

Brianna Eljaua (Rosalind) is a senior BFA Acting major. You may have previously seen her in The Serpent Underneath (Lady Macbeth), Marisol (Marisol), In The Heights (Camila), or Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play (Quincy, Lisa). She is immensely grateful for the community of artists that she has met in her time at FSU and wanted to thank her class, family, and mentors for their endless warmth, support, and encouragement.

Nicolas Evans he/him (William, u/s Jaques) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Longwood, FL. Previous credits include Witch (Male Swing). Special thanks to his family and professors.

Joseph Gaitens he/him (Amiens, u/s Orlando) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Raleigh, NC. Previous credits include Newsies (Davey), Witch (Scratch), In the Heights (Ensemble), and Chicago (Swing). Thanks to the entire cast and crew for their hard work and support. Love to his parents.

WHO’S WHO Ahon Gooptu (Jaques) is a first-year MA student in Theatre and Performance Research from Kolkata, India. Previous credits include AMEND (Demetrius), Taramandal! Ek Naya Safar (Anish), STI: The Musical! (Derrick/Noah), and Spring Awakening (Hanschen). He holds a BA in Theatre and English from Grinnell College and has trained at the National Theater Institute. Thanks to Fred and the supertalented As You Like It team, Dr. Thomas, Meghalyn, and Auslander et al. for all their support. Ahongooptu.com Billy Lister (Adam) is a senior BA Theatre major from Jacksonville, FL. His previous credits include Marisol (Subway Announcer/ Male Understudy), Bus Stop (Bo Decker), and Getting Out (Benny). He would love to thank his family, friends, and Grace.

John Malley (Le Beau, u/s Oliver) is a sophomore BA Theatre and Psychology major from Tallahassee, FL. Previous credits include Last Stop on Market Street (Assistant Stage Manager), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Frollo), and Les Miserables (Thenardier).

Many thanks to the incredible cast and crew.

Mateo Marquez Parodi (Corin) is junior BFA Acting major from Miami, FL. Previous SOT credits include In the Heights (El Piraguero), It Oft Falls Out (Angelo), and Study Group Hooray! (Mateo). He is very excited and grateful to work alongside such a talented cast, and gives thanks to Fred and the whole As You Like It team for this opportunity!

Aidan Molamphy he/him (Lord, u/s Duke Frederick, u/s Duke Senior) is a freshman from Coconut Creek, FL. This is his first show here at FSU. Theatre and performing have always been part of his life, and he is exceedingly thankful for being given the opportunity to be a part of FSU’s production of As You Like It. Brendan Murphy (Touchstone) is a junior Theatre and Professional Sales double major from Jacksonville, FL. Previous credits include A Midsummer Nights Dream (Puck), Antigone (Chorus), and Young Frankenstein (Igor). He would like to thank his parents for their unwavering support and Shirley Sacks Kirby for her mentorship and inspiration. AEKDB Dylan Redshaw (Celia) is a junior BFA Acting Major from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Previous credits include The Serpent Underneath (u/s Lady Macbeth) and Hamlet (u/s Ophelia). She could not be more excited to make her mainstage debut at FSU, and she hopes that you enjoy Shakespeare’s words as much as she does.

Miranda Roub she/her (Audrey, u/s Celia) is a junior BA Theatre major from Satellite Beach, FL. Previous credits include The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (u/s Lillian Magill), Marie Antoinette (u/s Royalist), and It Oft Falls Out (Mariana, u/s Isabella).

Thanks to Ben Naylor.

Cameron Schmitt he/him (Silvius, u/s Touchstone) is a junior BFA Acting major from Jacksonville, FL. Previous credits include Marie Antoinette (Louis), Hamlet (Horatio), and The Serpent Underneath (Banquo). He would like to thank his family, friends, and professors for their love and support.

WHO’S WHO Jerry Sola (Duke Frederick) is a senior BA Theatre and BS Political Science double major from Melbourne, FL. Previous credits include Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Director), Antigone (Soldier), and Spilled Dictators (Klaus). He would like to thank his mother, whole family, close friends, entire cast and crew, and Rin for everything.

Caleb Windstrup he/him (Oliver, Fight Captain) is a senior BFA Acting major from Palm Harbor, FL. Previous credits include The Importance of Being Earnest (Merriman), Marie Antoinette (Fersen), and The Serpent Underneath (Macbeth). Thanks to the constant support of friends, family, and faculty.

Brian Warner he/him (Duke Senior) is a Junior BA Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include It Oft Falls Out (The Duke), Marie Antoinette (Mr. Sauce, u/s Joseph), The Importance of Being Ernest (Lane, u/s Merriman, u/s Chasuble), The Music Man (Marcelous), and The Addams Family (Uncle Fester). Brian would like to thank God, his family, and friends for all their support and love. Enjoy the show!

Jeremiah Wood he/him (Lord, u/s Silvius) is a senior BA Theatre major from Casselberry, FL. Previous credits include Romeo and Juliet (Benvolio), The Addams Family (Gomez), and Brighton Beach Memoirs (Eugene).

Thanks to all family and friends who came to watch.

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WHO’S WHO Jason Armit (Fight Director) is a Fight Director/Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and holds a B.F.A. in Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. His work as a fight choreographer and movement coordinator has been seen at numerous professional theatres and universities, including; Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA), Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Montgomery, AL), Utah Shakespeare Festival (Cedar City, UT), University of Georgia (Athens, GA), University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC), Auburn University (Auburn, AL), among others.

Fred Chappell (Director) was a member of the faculty of FSU's School of Theatre for over thirty years and is now Emeritus Professor. He headed up the MFA Graduate Program in Directing, taught BFA Acting and Music Theatre classes and actively participated in the FSU Studies Abroad Program in London. While at FSU, he also served for twelve years as Artistic Director of North Carolina's prestigious outdoor drama, The Lost Colony. Prior to joining the FSU faculty, Mr. Chappell was the Artistic Director of the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Under his artistic directorship, it was one of the highest subscribed theaters in the nation; produced such productions as Antony and Cleopatra with Jane Alexander; the premiere of Tennessee Williams' Tiger Tale; and he engaged and directed such artists as Jean Smart, Dana Ivey, Holly Hunter, Frances McDormand and Samuel L. Jackson.

He has guest directed throughout the nation at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., ACT in Seattle, the Asolo Theatre in Sarasota and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. As an actor, he has appeared in regional theaters and on Broadway. Mr. Chappell was a recipient of the Georgia Governor's Honor Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts; he was elected to Leadership Georgia; he was awarded the Georgia Theatre Conference “Outstanding Achievement in Theatre”; won “best director” in Atlanta’s SUZY Awards; and he has served as a theatre panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. He is a member of Actors Equity and the Society of Directors and Choreographers.

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

Nathaniel Feit (Technical Director) is a secondyear graduate student from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Men On Boats (Associate Master Electrician), Cinderella (Associate Master Electrician), Last Stop On Market Street (Associate Master Electrician), and Newsies (Assistant Technical Director). He would like to thank his loving and supportive family as well the hardworking and dedicated technicians he has worked with along the way.

Debra Hale (Voice and Text Coach) is an Associate Professor in the BFA Acting Program and a Designated Master Linklater Voice Teacher.

She teaches voice production/acting, dialects, and yoga and has coached many productions at FSU. She is a member of Actors Equity and Screen Actors Guild. Professional vocal coaching credits include: Shakespeare and Company, Indiana Repertory, San Diego Repertory, Irish Classical Theatre (NY), and several seasons for La Jolla Playhouse. She has led workshops in Hawaii, Thailand, England, Scotland, Wales, Hungary, and France. Lately, she has created voice practices for the Linklater Voice Centre in Orkney, Scotland for an international audience.

WHO’S WHO Rowan Jalso (Dramaturg) is a second-year MA Theatre and Performance Research student. She obtained a BA in Technical Theatre from West Virginia University. Her work at FSU focuses on Surrealist performance and the original manifestos and concepts of Surrealism from the 1920s. She has directed multiple original plays at WVU and stage-managed many others such as Peter Schaffer’s Black Comedy, Kristin Lawrence’s adaptation of Little Women, and the annual WVU Dance Now. She is also an enthusiastic member of the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of America and was the production dramaturg for WVU’s The Phantom Tollbooth and King Lear. Rowan is very excited to work on another wonderful Shakespeare play, and has collaborated on As You Like It with noted Shakespearean scholar Dr. Terri Bourus in order to ensure that you the audience enjoys watching it as much as she did working on it

Alyssa Stewart (Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre Major from Tampa, FL. Her previous work includes Last Stop on Market Street (ASM), Antigone (ASM), and Chicago (ASM). Special thanks to her family, friends, and the As You Like It team for supporting her throughout this process.

Rebekkah J. Meixner-Hanks (Scenic Designer) is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Department Chair for Indiana University Southeast. Her technical work and scenic / lighting designs have been seen in regional theatres such as; Lees McRae Summer Theatre, Bunbury Theater, African American Theater Program (AATP), University of Louisville, FSU, New Harmony Theatre, Worcester Foothills Theatre, Boston Conservatory of Music, MerryGo-Round Playhouse, as well as others. In 2010, she was honored to design Lee Meriwether’s premiere of her one-woman show The Women of Spoon River which was later chosen for the NY Fridge Festival. Her design for the The Orphan of Chao was produced by the AATP for performances in both Louisville, KY and in Singapore.

Todd Wren (Lighting Designer) received his MFA from Carnegie Mellon University and is a vested member of United Scenic Artists, local #829, and active member of USITT, SETC, and SCTA. World premiere designs include The Sabbath Girl directed by Joe Brancato; Stand

by Your Man with Grammy Award winning Jim Lauderdale and directed by Gabriel Barre; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland conceived and choreographed by Chase Brock; Turned Funny directed by Fred Chappell; and the NYC premieres of The Fall to Earth directed by Joe Brancato. Todd’s regional credits include The Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, Cleveland Playhouse, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, The Rubicon Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, Charlotte Repertory Theatre, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Florida Repertory Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse, Penguin Repertory, South Carolina Children’s Theatre, Paramount Productions, and Nickelodeon.

Meg Nelson (Assistant Director and Choreographer) is a first-year doctoral student in Theatre and Performance Research at FSU. Meg has most recently worked as a Literary Associate at Pipeline Theatre Company, taught at the Atlantic Acting Conservatory, and dramaturged at Atlantic Theater Company, Lincoln Center Theater, Pipeline Theatre Company, and The Parsnip Ship. Favorite directing credits include Bright Star with the Wordplayers Theatre Co. and Every Brilliant Thing with River and Rail Theatre Co. Many thanks to MJ, Auslander, et. al, and especially to Fred Chappell for taking me under his wing for this production!

Cat Tope (Costume Designer) is a thirdyear graduate student in the costume design program. She received her Bachelor's degree in Costume Design and technology from Kent State University in 2018. Since then she spent a year working professionally at Phoenix Theatre before coming to Florida State. Her design credits include Urinetown, Tragedy: A Tragedy, a Zoom Production, and Last Stop on Market Street.

Cat would also like to give a special thanks to her parents, Colleen Muscha, Jacki Armit, and Sarah Jahnke.

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'S NOTE From the Director, Fred Chappell It is common in theatre programs these days to read actors’ biographies that are filled with thanks—thanks to their parents, to friends, to institutions, to each other. Ordinarily I might use this program space to discuss the play, but given these extraordinary times, it is I who wish to thank those actors and stage managers who have given so admirably and untiringly of themselves to bring this play to life. Perhaps I should have entitled these notes, “Directing During a Pandemic” because the actors have had to brave most unusual and arduous circumstances leading up to tonight's performance.

Who could ever have imagined rehearsing the rich and complicated texts of Shakespeare with masks covering mouths and half of the face? These actors braved the nearly impossible feat of this impairment right up until a few days before we opened. In our play the character “Jaques” intones, “Sweet are the uses of adversity” and we have had to adopt this as our mantra while the actors drilled tirelessly with detailed diction and overenunciation; daily precautions of health check-ins with a watchful eye for COVID symptoms; and absences due to exposures. Further appreciation must be expressed to those students who have understudied all of the roles in the play in case of an emergency. These dedicated souls showed up for rehearsals every night and memorized complex roles in which they may never appear and for which they may never hear applause. Let us remember, too, that all of these students are carrying full class loads during the day and rehearsing the play until eleven o'clock in the evening and that acting often requires the stamina and conditioning of an athlete.

I write this so that you, the audience, might more fully appreciate the courageous work of these young actors. As their director, I am in awe of their devotion to the work and I offer them my own full respect and deepest appreciation.

PRODUCTION TEAM Director...................................................................................................................................Fred Chappell Assistant Director.......................................................................................................................Meg Nelson Choreographer............................................................................................................................Meg Nelson Fight Director............................................................................................................................. Jason Armit Fight Captain......................................................................................................................Caleb Windstrup Voice and Text Coach..................................................................................................................Debra Hale Scenic Designer....................................................................................................Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks Costume Designer...........................................................................................................................Cat Tope Assistant Costume Designer................................................................................................... Maria Moleiro Lighting Designer........................................................................................................................ Todd Wren Sound Designer........................................................................................................................ Zach Cramer Technical Director...................................................................................................................Nathaniel Feit Assistant Technical Director.....................................................................Danielle Gonzalez, Payton Nugent Dramaturg..................................................................................................................................Rowan Jalso Stage Manager.........................................................................................................................Alyssa Stewart Assistant Stage Managers..............................................................................Madison Rist, Rheanne Walton Stage Management Mentor.................................................................................................. Casey Hagwood Director of Production Services.......................................................................................... Joshua Wickham Technical Direction Advisor................................................................................. Robert Coleman, Jim Lile Production Manager........................................................................................................... Joshua Wickham Scene Shop Manager.............................................................................................................Colin Campbell Assistant Scene Shop Manager........................................................................ Ethan Follett, Elliot Mahoney Safety Coordinator..................................................................................................................Nate Glowacki Carpenters....................................................................Zachary Cary, Veronica Dalton, Danielle Gonzalez, Victoria Guise, Payton Nugent, Becca Stock Paint Shop Supervisor...............................................................................................................Teddy Moore Scenic Charge Artist.......................................................................................................... Emily Chancellor Scenic Artists...........................................................................................Veronica Dalton, Rheanne Walton Properties Manager......................................................................................................................Kevin Grab Co-Properties Coordinators............................................................................ Laura Swygert, Raistlin Yovan Properties Artisans............................................................................................ Ethan Follett, Raistlin Yovan Properties Interns............................................................................................ Alyssa Stewart, Laura Swygert Costume Design Advisor......................................................................................................Colleen Muscha Costume Technology Advisor...................................................................................................... Jacki Armit Costume Shop Manager......................................................................................................Sarah M. Jahnke Staff Wig and Make-up Artist.............................................................................. Madison McKenzie Weber Wardrobe Supervisor..............................................................................................................Sydney Martin Drapers.......................................................................Gabrielle Bañuelos, Asher Lipscomb, Sydney Martin, Zachary Payne, Meagan Thurmond Stitchers............................................................................................................AJ Alvarez, Sidney Barmoha, Veronica Dalton, Brian Sayre Lighting Coordinators.............................................................................. Nathaniel Feit, Wesley Seiderman Electricians.........................................................................................................Julie Adams, Payton Nugent Light Board Operator................................................................................................................ Yalexa Alicea Sound Board Operator........................................................................................................... Doraline Rolle Run Crew...................................................................... Nicole Cultip, Jonathan Dorsey, Madeline Murray, Brianna Rodriguez, Adrainna Vargas House Management Supervisor.............................................................................................Sarah Goodson

PRODUCTION TEAM House Manager...............................................................................................................Charlotte Palmucci Assistant House Manager...............................................................................................................John Stark Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office..................................................................................Sarah Goodson Associate Director of Patron Services...................................................................................... Sam Stenecker Patron Services Manager................................................................................................................John Stark Patron Services Coordinator..................................................................................................... Lizzie Powers Patron Services Assistants........................................................................ Charlotte Palmucci, Kelby Siddons Usher Crew................................................................. Dashiel Blum, Harrison Hennessey, Natalia Jimenez, J. Miller, Dominique Palmer, Emilie Parry, Savannah Petranoff, Vincente Tome, Emma Wasserman Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff.................................................Brigitte Anderson, Justin Banton, Alice Bishop, Holly Carroll, Samantha Charles, Leah Davis, Emily Hensel, Alexandra Rios, Samantha Smith Associate Director of Marketing Communications........................................................................Jack Rizzo Marketing Communications Coordinator.............................................................................. Kelby Siddons Marketing Communications Assistant...................................................................................... Lizzie Powers Associate Director of Community Engagement...................................................................Emma Calabrese Community Engagement Manager..........................................................................................Njeri Mungai Patrons Association Coordinator.....................................................................................Charlotte Palmucci

DRAMATURG'S NOTE From the Dramaturg, Rowan Jalso Shakespeare has always been a master of portraying life, from the commoner to the king. As You Like It stands in an interesting role of having both types of characters, and they spend the majority of the time interacting with each other. In this play, the court of France is contrasted to the forest of Arden.

I am sure than many would envision a world where, Cinderella-esque, the poorest of the poor end up living large in a palace, but in As You Like It, Shakespeare defies conventions and has royalty flee a stuffy and despotic court for the freedom of a magical, love drenched forest.

As You Like It is a pastoral romantic comedy, which was very in-vogue for the discerning Elizabethan of 1598. For in this time Queen Elizabeth’s health was failing, cities were enacting harsh laws, and there were fears of travelers and vagabonds causing trouble in the streets of London. Who wouldn’t want to take some time in a calm, beautiful forest, full of peaceful, simple shepherds and shepherdesses who care not for court affairs, and who only live for love? Pastoral comedies and pastoral romances (and this play is both) value the simple cottage life and eschew pompous city living.

In order to convey this, we have decided to reset the time period to the era of 1960s hippy love. The sentiment of that time echoes what Shakespeare tried to create in his original work; a love of life and a desire to be free of the stuffy conventions of politics. With a groovy-tastic soundtrack and aesthetic, the universal messages of As You Like It have found a home in the Woodstock-colored Arden. The nobles, who in Shakespeare’s time fled for a Robin Hood life, are now government officials who desire to be less Nixon and more Beatles. So join us for a wonderful romp through a magical forest and see if you end up as charmed by this simple, pastoral romantic comedy as the Elizabethans of old were.

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Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers Laura & Sam Rogers Emily Ruddell Brence A. Sell, M.D. Michael K. Sheridan Mr. & Mr. Michael Stephens Carol & Bill Weissert Dennis & Barbara Williams Carol Woodward DIRECTORS Walli Beall J. Kent & Flora A. Caruthers Michael & Rachel Ciaccio Sara DuChene Jo Ann Fain Margie Fletcher Robert & Janis Inzer Bruce & Lynn Janasiewicz Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter John & Jennifer LaVia William & Susan Leseman Mike & Heather Lister Barbara & Tony Lombardo Julie Lovelace & Burt Davy Jennifer Fitzwater & Geof Mansfield Steve Been, Kathy & Joan McGuire Almena & Brooks Pettit Jerry & Janice Wise David & Mary Jean Yon BENEFACTORS Donna Blanton Paul & Holly Brannigan Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Leah Bristow Terry & Linda Cole Ms. Carol Cooper Paul S. Deitchman Jennifer Diaz & Family Tom & Valeria Dudley Bryon K. Ehlmann Kathie A. Emrich Jack & Susan Fiorito Kathryn Funchess Larry Gerber Patrick & Artis Gray Joan & Stu Griffith Steven Hall Dr. Judy Hefren

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

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

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

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

Patrons Association Members listed as of February 1, 2022.

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

PATRONS SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT: MAGGIE MAE CREASMAN Maggie Mae Creasman (she/her) is a senior Theatre major from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. You may recognize her from FSU productions such as Men on Boats, Antigone, Hamlet, The True Story Three Little Pigs, Mr. Burns Post Electric Play, or Eurydice. Her favorite School of Theatre memory is her first theatre night as a freshman, where she performed in Eurydice. The crowd’s energy inspired her for the next four years and showed her the support that FSU students have for their peers.

After she graduates, Maggie hopes to travel the world and experience as much theatre as possible. Her dream job is to perform at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater in London.

Maggie would like to thank the Patrons Association members from the bottom of her heart. “I have seen how Patrons’ support leads to incredible successes at the School of Theatre. We would not be able to do what we do without you, and I’m so grateful to have received this scholarship.”

2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Angela Musette Russo Memorial Scholarship

Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed Theatre Scholarship

Zeatha Saint Fleur

Lexi McCain, Elijah Rios, Caleb Windstrup*

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

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

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

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

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

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

All (*) following a student's name indicates a member of the As You Like It cast.

MAJOR DONORS Angela Mussette Russo Foundation Fred Chappell Ellen Berler & Rob Contreras Jim & Sandy Dafoe Mary Demetree Howard & Susan Eisenman JoAnn Fain Frank Flynn Richard Henry Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Davis Gaines Steve & Blanche Gordon Betty Higginbotham Mart Hill Donald Hinkle Janet Hinkle The Hough Family Foundation Cameron & Teresa Jackson Barbara Judd

Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter Gil Lazier & Kathryn Anderson-Lazier Magnolia Properties & Investments, Inc. Todd & Lynn McWilliams Russ & Genie Morcom Jay & Sue Newman Cathy Peters Almena & Brooks Pettit Robb Pruitt Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers Steven Sears Michael K. Sheridan Fred & June Turner Steven Wallace & Elizabeth Berkley-Wallace Mae & Harvey Watt Foundation Dennis & Barbara Williams Carol Woodward

In Memoriam Don & June Alford Robert Barber Julia Burnett Bryant Ralph Cook Deborah Cooley John Degen Frank Fain Richard & Sue Fallon Kathleen Henry Dr. Ben Grace Richard Higginbotham Ted Judd Charlotte Palmer Burt Reynolds Leon & Jane Schmehl

PATRONS NYC ESCAPE APRIL 29TH - MAY 3RD

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

Number of Persons Party of two: Party of one:

*Does not include airfare

Cost

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

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to contact Charlotte at the Community Engagement Office

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

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

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to contact Charlotte at the Community Engagement Office

Join us for the Patrons Association

SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER When: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Time: 6:00 PM Location: The Fallon Theatre On Sale: February 25th, 2022!

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

Wear a mask while inside any university building.

Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.

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

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

Do not record audio or video for any purpose.

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

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

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

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Restrooms are conveniently located in the lobby area.

Smoking is not permitted on the Florida State University campus.

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

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

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

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

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