ShowGuide
We are excited to welcome you to Sugden Community Theatre, home of The Naples Players, where it is our mission to build community through exceptional access to the power of theatre.
In our service of making theatre more accessible, our Arts Access department has created this Show Guides to help visitors become familiar with our facility and the show. This guide will take you step by step through the experience of seeing our current production, 42nd Street. In this guide you will find:
Page 2........Relaxed Performances
Page 3........TNP: A social narrative
Page 8........ About the Show
Page 9........Character List
Page 11......Song List
Page 12...... Location Guide
Page 13...... Sensory-Friendly Plot Guide Key
Page 14...... Sensory-Friendly Plot Guide - Act 1
Page 22...... Sensory-Friendly Plot Guide - Act 2
Page 28...... 2024/25 Arts Access Classes
RELAXED PERFORMANCES
Our Relaxed Performances are slightly modified and made to be less overwhelming and more welcoming, offering a non-judgmental space for all members of the community to view live theatre.
At this performance there will be:
More consistent audio levels and reduction of jarring visual effects
Limited tickets sold to ensure lessened crowds and comfortability
Audience members are permitted to enter and exit the theatre as needed
Additional resources provided and trained staff present A designated ‘chill zone’ for audience members who need to leave the theatre for any reason
JULY 16, 2024 TUES AT 7:30 PM DECEMBER 10, 2024 TUES AT 7:30 PM JANUARY 28, 2025 TUES AT 7:30 PM
Parking Garage
Main
Entrance A Social Narrative
I may travel to the theater in my car.
I will park our car in the Downtown Naples public parking garage located on 4th Avenue and 8th Street.
I will then walk from the parking garage to the Naples Players theatre.
There are steps leading up to the main doors, or I can use the accessible ramps to the right and left of the steps.
MeettheUshers
As I walk into the building, I will be greeted by an usher. An usher is a friendly helper of the theatre who I can go to if I need help.
I can tell if someone is an usher by what they are wearing or if they have a name tag. Ushers will be wearing a white shirt, black pants, and a blue scarf around their neck.
The lobby is where I am once I enter the building. It’s like a large waiting room!
Because of this, the lobby is often crowded and noisy with lots of other people I might not know.
In the lobby I can find everything I need during my experience. My first stop once I enter the lobby is the Box Office which will be to the left of the main doors
TheLobby
BoxOffice
Everyone must have a ticket to get into the theater.
If we don’t have our tickets printed already, we will pick them up at the box office. We may have to wait in line to get our tickets.
At the box office I can also pick up my assisted listening device or a TNP Sensory Bag. These bags have noise dampening headphones, lap pads, fidgets, and other sensory tools.
Concessions
In the lobby, the concession stand is where I can buy snacks and drinks to have during the show.
I may need to wait in line. When it is my turn, I can use the menu to tell the person behind the counter what I want and hand them the money for it.
Finding My Seat
Now it is time to find my seat. I hand my ticket to the usher outside the theatre doors. They will scan or rip my ticket. Then the usher will help me to my assigned seat.
At the Relaxed Shows, my ticket lets me sit anywhere in the theatre I like. I can walk around the theatre until I find the perfect seat, or let the usher help me find one.
Starting the Show
When the show is about to start, the lights will dim.
Someone will then come onstage and make an announcement and an opening video will play. This will tell the audience information about the show.
Watching the Show
It is time for the show to start! I can use the rest of this booklet to help guide me through 42nd Street. It will teach me about the characters, what I will see onstage, and what happens in the story.
During the show, if I see something that I like or think is funny, I can clap my hands or laugh.
I can use my headphones and fidget tools during the show, if needed. It is okay to move around or leave the theatre if I need to.
The quiet area, or chill zone, is located on the second floor lobby.
About the Show
what it takes to make it big in show business.
Content Reminders:
Chorus tap dancing that may be loud to some viewers
Few instances of mild cursing onstage
Single portrayal of gun violence onstage
*Please note ALL Sensory Alerts and Timestamps located in the following plot guide
Character List
Peggy Sawyer
A young woman from the small town of Allentown who hopes to become a Broadway performer.
Dorothy Brock
An established Broadway star who is cast to play the main role in “Pretty Lady.” She is in love with Pat.
Julian Marsh
A famous Broadway director whose next project is “Pretty Lady.” He is known to be strict and tough to work for
Bert Barry
A co-writer of “Pretty Lady,” the next Broadway hit musical Bert also stars in the show.
Abner Dillon
A very wealthy man who is paying for “Pretty Lady” to open on Broadway. He is dating the leading lady, Dorothy
Maggie Jones
A co-writer of “Pretty Lady,” the next Broadway hit musical Maggie also stars in the show.
Pat Denning
A determined man and friend of Dorothy’s. Pat has had a history performing with Dorothy and is in love with her.
Billy Lawlor
A kid dancer who is playing the young lead of “Pretty Lady.” He is a kind person who instantly tries to help Peggy
Character ListCharacter List
Andy Lee
The dance director of the new musical “Pretty Lady ” His job is to teach the dancers their steps.
Mac
The stage manager of the new musical “Pretty Lady ” His job is to manage the show.
Annie
A chorus girl cast in the show Pretty Lady She is known as Anytime Annie.
Lorraine
A chorus dancer in the show Pretty Lady. Phyllis’s friend and roommate.
Phyllis
A chorus dancer in the show Pretty Lady Lorraine’s friend and roommate.
Chorus Members
Song List
Act One Act Two
Overture
Opening Audition
Chorus
Young and Healthy
Peggy, Billy
Shadow Waltz
Dorothy, Chorus
Shadow Waltz Reprise
Dorothy, Chorus
Go Into Your Dance
Maggie, Peggy, Annie, Phyllis, Lorraine, Andy
You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me
Dorothy
Getting Out of Town
Maggie, Bert, Pat, Chorus
Dames
Billy, Chorus
I Only Have Eyes For You
Dorothy, Billy and Chorus
We’re In the Money
Annie, Phyllis, Lorraine, Peggy, Billy, Chorus
Finale Act One : Forty Second Street
Dorothy, Chorus
Overture
There’s A Sunny Side To Ev’ry Situation
Annie, Chorus
Lullaby of Broadway
Julian, Billy, Andy, Bert, Annie, Phyllis, Abner,
Maggie, Lorraine, Chorus
About a Quarter to Nine
Dorothy, Peggy
Shuffle Off to Buffalo
Bert, Maggie, Annie, Chorus
Forty Second Street
Peggy, Chorus
Finale Act Two
Julian
Wh Ar Th ? Location Guide
The rehearsal stage at 42nd Street Theatre, New York City
The Dressing Room, 42nd Street Theatre, New York City
The rehearsal stage at Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia
The Regency Hotel, Philadelphia
Pretty Lady Performance
Broad Street Train Station
Sensory Friendly Plot Guide
42nd Street is a story about a small town girl chasing her dreams of becoming a Broadway performer and the harsh reality of what it takes to make it big in show business. Through a series of scenes, songs, and dance, there are many events that happen along the way that creates this classic story.
The next section of our booklet is a plot guide that uses both simple narrative and scene by scene pictures from the performance to help guide you through and better understand the story. Along with descriptions of key moments, this plot breakdown also includes sensory alerts to notify the audience of sensory-rich components of the show.
Below is a key that shows you the types of alerts present.
Sensory Alert Image Key
Sensory Friendly Plot Guide - Act 1
In New York City, at the 42nd Street Theatre, they are hosting auditions for a brand new musical opening on Broadway, called Pretty Lady.
Musical Number
“Opening Audition”
Loud Tap Alert
Time Stamp: 0:02:45
Length: about 3 min
Peggy Sawyer shows up late to audition because she was too nervous to come. Billy gets Peggy to sing with him, hoping they would give her a part in the show.
Peggy gets told to leave by Andy Lee, the dance director.
Musical Number
“Young and Healthy”
Time Stamp: 0:08:00
Length: about 4 min
While picking up the purse that Peggy left behind, Maggie and Julian discuss casting of the show, Pretty Lady. Dorothy Brock is to be the lead performer.
Julian tests one of the songs in the show. First he has Maggie show how the song goes, then asks Dorothy to try it. He is testing Dorothy, seeing if she has what it takes to perform the role. This song is performed in 3 parts.
Pat Denning comes to visit Dorothy. The two are having a secret love affair. Dorothy tells him to come back later so they don’t get caught by Abner Dillon, her current partner.
Musical Number
“Shadow Waltz”
Time Stamp: 0:14:50
Length: about 7 min
Peggy comes back to get her purse. She is invited to lunch by Maggie. Before they leave, the chorus girls test Peggy’s ability to tap dance. They are shocked to see how good she is!
Musical Number
“Shadow Waltz Reprise”
Time Stamp: 0:22:16
Length: about 1 min
Dance Number
Loud Tap Alert
Time Stamp: 0:24:50
Length: about 2 minutes
At lunch, the girls tease Peggy on her small town charms. Maggie, Lorraine, Annie, and Phyllis sing and tap with Peggy, teaching her that dance can always bring happiness even on the worst of days.
Musical Number
“Go Into Your Dance”
Loud Tap Alert
Time Stamp: 0:27:15
Length: about 5 min
Julian finds Peggy dancing. He is impressed with her talent. Julian decides to hire her in the show!
Billy and Dorothy are in rehearsal. They practice a scene and song from the show Pretty Lady.
During rehearsal, Peggy messes up the dance. She then passes out from exhaustion and not eating. They take her to Dorothy’s dressing room to rest where they find Pat waiting.
Musical Number
“You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me”
Time Stamp: 0:35:17
Length: about 4 min
Julian pretends that Pat is Peggy’s boyfriend to not upset Abner. Abner does not know that Dorothy and Pat are dating behind his back. Pat takes Peggy to lunch so they both can get away from the theatre.
Julian tries to convince Pat not to date Dorothy anymore. Julian makes a call hoping to get some men to teach Pat a lesson.
The team gets notice that the show is now going to have its opening night performance in Philadelphia!
Meanwhile, Pat is out to lunch with Peggy and gets approached by thugs who beat him up. Pat decides to escape to Philadelphia.
Musical Number
“Getting Out Of Town” Time Stamp: 0:44:20 Length: about 3 min
Musical Number
“Getting Out of Town” Emotional Content: Violence
The team leaves New York in a large tap dance musical number of the musical number Getting Out Of Town.
The team has their first dress rehearsal in Philadelphia. Billy starts the show with a musical number called “Dames” from Pretty Lady.
Dorothy gets upset that she is not the main focus of the dance number. She yells at Julian Marsh and storms out.
The cast is invited to a big party to celebrate their dress rehearsal. On the way out, Julian and Peggy talk about the magic of theatre. Julian decides to attend the party.
Musical Number “Getting Out of Town” continued Loud Tap Alert
Musical Number “Dames”
Time Stamp: 0:48:15
Length: about 4 min
At the party, Dorothy insults Abner. Abner threatens to cancel the show and pull his funding. The girls comfort him.
Dorothy calls all over Philadelphia looking for her love, Pat. Pat answers and decides to meet Dorothy.
Peggy overhears that Julian is trying to get rid of Pat and have him attacked again. Peggy tries to warn him. Dorothy now thinks that Peggy is in love with Pat.
Dorothy kicks them out. She sings a song about her love for Pat. Billy and chorus girls join in.
Musical Number
“I Only Have Eyes For You”
Time Stamp: 01:02:50 Length: about 2 min
The next day is opening night of Pretty Lady! The actors perform a scene and song from the show about money!
It is the Act One Finale. Dorothy goes to sing her finale song. One of the actors trips, pushing Peggy into Dorothy and causing her to fall.
Julian announces that the show of Pretty Lady cannot continue.
**Please note this is part of the story. 42nd Street will return for Act 2 to see how the rest of the story unfolds
Musical Number
“We’re In the Money”
Loud Tap Alert
Time Stamp: 01:06:45
Length: about 5 min
Musical Number
“Act One Finale: Forty Second Street”
Loud Tap Alert
Time Stamp: 01:12:15
Length: about 1 min
Intermission
Now there will be a break! In theatre, this break is called an intermission. It allows the actors to get ready for the next part of the show.
The intermission is 15 minutes long.
I can stay seated during intermission or go back into the lobby where I can use the bathrooms, get a snack, or visit the ‘chill zone.’ If I have any questions I can find an usher to help me.
I will hear a chime and overhead announcement in the lobby that is telling me the show will start soon and I should make my way back to my seat.
Sensory Friendly Plot Guide - Act 2
Dorothy has a broken ankle from falling and the doctor says she cannot continue dancing. Julian decides without a leading lady he must cancel the show.
With everyone upset about the show closing, Maggie sings to the team about looking on the bright side. Annie suggests that instead of cancelling, Peggy Sawyer should play the lead role.
Musical Number
“There’s A Sunny Side to Every Situation”
Time Stamp: 0:02:40
Length: about 3 min
Julian agrees to put Peggy in the lead role to replace Dorothy. The whole team leaves Philadelphia to open the show back up in New York City.
Julian goes to the train station to convince Peggy to come back to the show and play the lead role.
The rest of the team goes to the train station to convince Peggy to come back. Peggy decides to stay and perform in the lead role of Pretty Lady.
Back in New York, the team teaches Peggy her new part in the show. Peggy practices many dances and scenes from the show Pretty Lady.
Julian teaches Peggy how to kiss onstage.
Peggy becomes very overwhelmed. She is nervous that she is not going to be able to learn all the songs and dances.
Dorothy visits Peggy in her dressing room. She is no longer mad at Peggy and found happiness in her relationship with Pat.
Dorothy even compliments her on how great of a performer she is. Dorothy gives Peggy advice on one of the musical numbers. They sing together
The girls visit Peggy before the show. Julian enters to give Peggy a final pep talk before she opens the show.
Musical Number
“About A Quarter To Nine” Time Stamp: 0:23:15 Length: about 2 min
The show begins! Julian gives a good luck speech and the curtain opens. They perform “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.”
Musical Number
“Shuffle Off To Buffalo” Loud Tap Alert
Time Stamp: 00:27:40
Length: about 5 min
She is nervous, but Peggy takes center stage in the lead role for the big finale number of Pretty Lady called “Forty Second Street.” This number is all about New York City.
Part of the song is about a woman who gets her purse stolen and a man accidentally shoots Billy’s character.
Musical Number
“Forty-Second Street”
Loud Tap Alert
Time Stamp: 00:33:20
Length: about 10 min
Gun Shot Alert
Emotional Content: portrayal of gun violence
Time Stamp: 0:41:50
The show is a huge success! Peggy has become an inspiration for young girls who dream of making it on Broadway.
Peggy leaves to go to the kids party. Before joining them, Julian sings a farewell to the audience about the theatre on 42nd street.
Musical Number “Finale Act Two”
Time Stamp: 0:47:14
Length: about 2 min
Bows
The actors come out and do a final song and dance number for the audience
The audience is invited to sing along in a closing song!
Musical Number
“Finale Act Two”
Time Stamp: 0:47:14
Length: about 2 min
End of Show
At the end of the show the stage lights will turn off and the actors will come back onstage to take a bow.
Clapping tells the actors I liked their show. If I want to clap, I can. Others in the theater will be clapping too so it may get noisy.
Leaving
It is time to leave! I always check that I have all my belongings before I leave my seat.
I exit the theatre into the lobby. The lobby can be crowded after the show.
If I borrowed a sensory bag or listening device from the box office I make sure to return it on my way out.
INCLUSIVECLASSES
AGES 13+
TUESDAYS AT 5 PM
SEPT 3 - NOV 19, 2024 and JAN 14 - APRIL 8, 2025
AGES 8-12 and 13+
FRIDAYS AT 5 PM
SEPT 6 - NOV 22, 2024 and JAN 17 - APRIL 11, 2025
AGES 12+ MON-FRI, 2 WEEKS COMING SUMMER 2025
