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Welcome to SEASON 72
As the curtain rises on our 2025–2026 season, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for a remarkable year of growth, celebration, and reconnection.
Last season marked our return to our newly renovated home on 5th Avenue South—and what a homecoming it was. From several sold-out productions to an explosion in class enrollment and education offerings, our theatre was once again filled with laughter, learning, and the unmistakable energy of a community coming together. More than just a physical transformation, our space became a launching pad for new ideas, renewed relationships, and a reimagined future.
Through powerful partnerships with hospitals, schools, law enforcement, and local organizations, we expanded our reach beyond the stage—bringing the healing and connective power of theatre to places where it’s needed most.
At The Naples Players, every seat, every story, and every applause is part of something bigger—a shared commitment to building community through exceptional access to the power of theatre. Welcome to Season 72!
OUR MISSION
At The Naples Players, we build community through exceptional access to the power of theatre.
OUR VISION
We envision TNP as a cultural hub that leads a shift in the national perception of how theatres can impact their communities.
TICKETS & SHOW TIMES
SHOW TIMES
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY
7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
2:00 p.m.
PRICING
GENERAL PUBLIC
$55-$57/each
SEASON PACKAGES
$42-$46/each
STUDENTS
$25/each
MONDAY - SATURDAY 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. WILL CALL 2 hours before curtain
PRESENTED BY: PORSCHE NAPLES
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ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES & PROGRAMS
Our Arts Access program provides opportunities and resources for community members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to participate in our unparalleled, high-quality theatrical arts experiences.
PERFORMANCE ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES:
WHEELCHAIR SEATING & PARKING
ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES
SENSORY-FRIENDLY BOOTH
SIGN LANGUAGE
BRAILLE PERFORMANCE GUIDES
LARGE PRINT PERFORMANCE GUIDES
ACCESSIBLE GUIDES
SENSORY BAGS
RELAXED PERFORMANCES
COLLIER COUNTY CULTURE MEANS BUSINESS.
Company of Man of La Mancha Photo by Naples Creative.
Visualizing OUR IMPACT
So far in 2025, we’ve already reached incredible milestones together. We officially launched our new full-time Academy of Dramatic Arts — welcoming the very first class of students into a program that will shape the next generation of artists and leaders. Our renovated theatre was also featured on America by Design, earning national recognition as one of the most innovative arts facilities in the country. These achievements reflect the momentum we’ve built, and they mark just the beginning of what promises to be another transformative year for The Naples Players and our community.
THROUGH AUGUST OF 2025...
PERFORMANCES
40,747 audience members
272 performances
92% would recommend TNP
70% full-time residents
EDUCATION & ACCESS
EDUCATION & ACCESS
28 full-time students
551 after school students
46 community partners
2,940 wellness participants
VOLUNTEERS
30+ positions
701 active volunteers
56,304 volunteer hours
295 total new volunteers
NOVEMBER 18-DECEMBER 21
Naples comes alive with holiday magic at The Naples Players’
Every November, as the air fills with anticipation and the lights of Fifth Avenue begin to twinkle, The Naples Players’ annual Festival of Trees transforms the Jay R. Paul Community Atrium into a winter wonderland that celebrates creativity, community, and the true spirit of the holidays.
What began as a small gathering of festive décor and holiday cheer has blossomed into one of Naples’ most beloved seasonal traditions. Now in its sixth year, the Festival continues to embody TNP’s mission of building community through exceptional access to the power of theatre—offering a free, family-friendly celebration that welcomes guests from
across Collier County to share in the joy of giving and imagination.
A Tradition Rooted in Creativity and Care
Each year, local artists, designers, and volunteers come together to craft breathtaking trees that go far beyond decoration. Every branch tells a story, every ornament reflects care, and each display represents a labor of love from a community of creators who pour their time, resources, and passion into making the season bright.
Though this year’s display will feature fewer trees to accommodate growing crowds and the newly redesigned lobby, the artistry has only grown more spectac-
ular. Expect intricate themes, immersive lighting, and jaw-dropping detail that elevate each display into a true work of art.
The Designers Who Make the Magic
Leading this year’s creative charge is Lisa Bill, returning for her third year as Design Chair. Known for her impeccable taste and enthusiasm for all things Christmas, Lisa’s vision continues to set the tone for the entire event. “Lisa is all about Christmas and supporting TNP’s mission,” says Pamela Larkin Caruso, Director of Volunteer Advancement. “Her centerpiece tree in 2024 was a showstopper—and she continues to be an incredible asset to The Naples Players and this event.”
From first-time designers to returning favorites, each participant brings their unique flair to the festival, ensuring that every corner of the atrium radiates joy, generosity, and artistic excellence.
More Than Trees
Beyond the shimmering displays, visitors will find festive wreaths, mini trees, and new surprises adorning the Kizzie Theater and the Price Grand Staircase, turning every inch of TNP into a holiday destination. The Festival runs November 18 through December 21, perfectly
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complementing the run of Little Women: The Musical, this year’s holiday mainstage production.
As visitors stroll through the exhibits, enjoy performances, and explore the theatre’s newly renovated spaces, the message is clear: this is more than a display—it’s a shared experience.
The Heart of the Holidays
“It warms my heart to hear guests say this event kicks off the holidays for them,” says Caruso. “That’s the true gift The Naples Players, our sponsors, and designers give to Naples.”
And this year, that spirit of giving extends even further.
Thanks to the generosity of Bob Brady and Kathleen Callahan, TNP is matching all donations through December 31—up to $50,000. Every dollar given will go twice as far to support the theatre’s mission, helping keep programs and classes affordable and accessible for everyone in our community, and ensuring TNP ends the year strong.
Each light, each bow, each moment of awe is a reminder that community is built when creativity meets generosity. At The Naples Players, that’s the magic of the holidays—and the enduring power of theatre.
“It’s more than just beautiful trees—it’s a joyful tradition that brings people together and lifts spirits.”
Pamela Larkin Caruso
We are honored to be a part of the renovation team, thank you to The Naples Players for your partnership.
Luxury Residential & Commercial Construction
NOVEMBER 23, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
Join us for an evening of plays exploring the delicate, charged, and often unspoken moments that pass between people.
JANUARY 25, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Experience the presentation of five winning scripts from the 2025 New Play Festival.
MARCH 22, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
An evening of plays that blend humor and heartbreak in unexpected ways.
Lisa Marie Rogali Mezzo-Soprano
Bass-baritone Escamillo
Soprano Micaela
Don Jose
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Donor RECOGNITION
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - NOVEMBER 1, 2025
Please join us in thanking these donors who gave between September 1, 2025 and November 1, 2025. Gifts made today will be celebrated in a future issue of TNP Backstage.
Lina M. Barreto
Elizabeth P. Bertram
John M. Bowman
Collier Community Foundation
Kathleen Dasilva
Ted DeGroot
Zoya Demidenko
Rocco & Joan DiLillo
Janet Dinsmore
Eleanor Dobbin
Glen Engelmann
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Linda Fikes
Alice Flynn
Jeanne Manuri Fund
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Robin Bache Gray
Mitch Frank & Betsy Greenblatt
William Handworth
John P. Hannon
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Martin Harrison
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Kelly Johannessen
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Lynn LaMattina
Richard LeBer
John & Patricia Leikhim
Erika Lingertat
Shauna Dee Lucca &
Jeremy Lucca
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Nancy McDermott
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Sherry Mills
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Bill Shade & John Pochopin
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John Rice
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Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
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Ted Stine
Donna & John Stricker
Lillian Tibbles
Elisabeth Vecciarelli
Lynne Vela
Rhonda Wimsett
Anita & Bill Wright
Ron & Kathryn Zagel
Betty Ziemann
The Naples Players observes a fiscal year that runs from January 1 - December 31 of the calendar year, and includes gifts that support our operating budget. Capital Campaign donors are greatly appreciated, and their gifts are honored in publications specifically related to the progress of the campaign.
Capital Campaign DONORS
Dorothy Allard
Kayle Allen
Jo Ellen Atkinson
Kathleen Azzariti
Robin Bache & Bruce Gray
Thomas Bak
Patty & Jay Baker
Charmaine Banky
Joel & Arlene Banow
Brit & Marilyn Bartter
The Betsey Harris Fund
Ted & Lisa Bill
Theresa Bill
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Dale H. Borsenik & Ellen Nowacki
Robert Brady & Kathleen Callahan
Richard & Diane Breithaupt
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Martha B. Bunker
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John & Linda Cardillo
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Zoltan Cendes
City Of Naples
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Kelly Coleman
Collier Community Foundation
Linda Benedict Colvin
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FineMark National Bank & Trust
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The STEP Fund
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Kenneth D. Krier
Lake Michigan Credit Union
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Andrew & Elise Laviano
Frances Lester
Michael & Carol Levy
Terry Libby & Larry Siegel
Mary Lisowski
Joseph & Isabella Loiacono
Scott Macdonough
Ray Marasco & Karen Garrett
Anton & Carolyn Marek
The Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation
Inga Mathura
Thomas McCann
Wendy McCarty
Dr. William McCormack & JoAnn Kriger
David McElrath Esq. & Gale M. Sinkiewicz
Kathryn McMullen
John & Pamela Meehan
Scott & Louise Root Melby
John B. Melvin
Philip & Donna Messer
With major gifts and support from these donors, we completed a $22 million renovation in 2023 that allows us to expand the reach and impact of our mission. Thank you to these donors.
Darlene & Mark Miller
Tracie Miller
Debera & Jack Millstein
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The Jay R. Paul Charitable Foundation
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Sue Rapanos
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Susan Routh
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David & Terry Abraham
Whalley
Erin Williams
Roger & Joanne Williams
Nancy Woolf
Anita & Bill Wright
Nanette Wright
Joanne Wyss
Lynne M. Young
Ron & Kathryn Zagel
Jon & Becky Zoler
2024 GRAND REOPENING EXTRAVAGANZA
PHOTO BY NAPLES CREATIVE
BOOK BY ALLAN
KNEE
PRESENT
LITTLE WOMEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
MUSIC BY
JASON HOWLAND
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA
SCENIC DESIGNER STARLET JACOBS
COSTUME DESIGNER
MARY ANNE McKERROW
DRAMATURGS
RICKI BAKER & PATRICIA PUIA
MUSIC DIRECTOR CHARLES FORNARA
LIGHTING DESIGNER EVAN CARLSON
PROPERTIES DESIGNER AMY HUGHES
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PHILLIP FAZIO
LYRICS BY MINDI
DICKSTEIN
STAGE MANAGER PATRICIA PUIA
SOUND DESIGNER SEAN M c GINLEY
HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNERS JAMIELYNN BUCCI & TINA MORONI
EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRYCE ALEXANDER
THE KIZZIE THEATER
NOVEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 21, 2025
“LITTLE WOMEN” Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture and the Florida Council on Arts & Culture (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes).
Cast & CREW
MARMEE MARCH, HAG ....................................................................................... DEDE BROWNLEE
MR. BROOKE, BRAXTON ........................................................................................... JON DECLET
LAURIE LAURENCE, RODRIGO ...................................................................... CHRISTIAN D e SALVO
MRS. KIRK, US MARMEE, AUNT MARCH ............................................................ CAROLINA GRAU
AUNT MARCH ....................................................................................................... PEGGY MONSON
MR. LAURENCE, KNIGHT ....................................................................................... BRET POULTER
JO MARCH ...................................................................................................... VANESSA ROSSBERG
BETH MARCH, RODRIGO II ......................................................................... HANNAH SCHUMACHER
PROFESSOR BHAER ................................................................................. MATTHEW SCHWABAUER
MEG MARCH, CLARISSA ..................................................................................... MALENA TUCKER
AMY MARCH, TROLL ........................................................................................... ALESSA VAZQUEZ
Little Women Orchestra
CONDUCTOR/PIANO: CHARLES FORNARA
ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR/PIANO: SEAN EFFINGER-DEAN
VIOLIN I: ERIK BERG; VIOLIN II: LISA HALLINAN, VIOLA: BRADLEY BLAUFUSS, CELLO: TIM TORRES/DIANE COFFMAN;
REED I (FLUTE, PICCOLO, ALTO FLUTE, CLARINET AND BASS CLARINET): ADAM COSTELLO; REED II (OBOE AND ENGLISH HORN): SAMANTHA ZELNIK; HORN: DANA WILLIAMS;
TRUMPET: CINDY KLISPIE; TROMBONE: ADREN HANCE; BASS: JOE CHOOMACK/MATTHEW EDWARDS; DRUMS AND PERCUSSION: SCOTT CRAWFORD/SEAN STOLLIKER
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR ................................................................................ HUNTER REUM
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS .............................................................. TORI KERSHAW, LISA GUNN
DECK MANAGER ............................................................................................... TAYLOR MATTHEWS
ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER ........................................................................... DALLAS J. COOK
BACKSTAGE CREW ............................. LEXII CLEMONS, ALEX GARCIARENA, NANCY HAYER, NICK YOUNG
FLIES .................................. ALYSSA BRADSHAW, ALIX CUNNINGHAM, KAILA FRANCOIS, ANTHONY PENA
DRESSERS ................ TINA CEDRAS, LYNN COPPEL, ROSEMARY ERB, ANYA LASTIRI, CHRISTINA SKIBICKI
LIGHT BOARD OPERATORS ...................... THOMAS HARTLAND, JEANNINE HEDBERG, SHARON JOHNSON
SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS ..... JENNY GANTLETT, KARAROSE HARDMAN, LARRY LOVELL, DEB WESOLOWSKI
MASTER ELECTRICIAN ..................................................................................... THOMAS HARTLAND
AUDIO ENGINEER ................................................................................................ KOHEN VERRETTE
SOUND BOARD OPERATORS ...........................
JOSH M c KERNEY, YULIANA MERCADO, KOHEN VERRETTE
AUDIO ASSISTANTS ......................................... GRACE CONDIT, DEBRA GULINELLO, ALEXANDER NAYER
ELECTRICIANS ........................
ALYSSA BRADSHAW, JACLYN DILLS, YURI HOSEIN, CHARLENE JOSSELYN, LARRY LOVELL, JOHN M c GONIGLE, KAREN M c GONIGLE, CHRISTINA SKIBICKI
COSTUME CONSTRUCTION & CARE .........................
CYNTHIA HAAS, KATHLEEN KOLACZ, BARB LAUB, JOAN LAUGHLIN, SANDY L o PRESTI, JOHN M c KERROW, JOSEPH MELO, BETH RATHEY, JEAN SNYDER, CHERYL WILLIG
SCENIC PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION ......................
KEVIN CLARK, SYLVIA CONGER, JOHN FELICIANO, JOE FEMIA, LINDA FRIIS, TAMMY HARRIS, SANDY KEELER, KARLI KNEPFLER, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, JAMIE M c GINN, JODI OBERLE, TODD POTTER, BOB RATH, TRACY ROSEN, TODD SCOVILLE, JEFF SMITH, SYDNIE SWIFT, ANDREA TANNER, MARY TAYLOR, MICHAEL TROOP, MARK VOUTYRAS, MJ WANN, FRED WILLIG
PROPERTIES ........................................................................... JOE LOIACONO, DEBRON M c CARTNEY
SPECIAL THANKS: OPERA NAPLES, THEATREZONE
Acts, Scenes, & MUSICAL NUMBERS
SETTING & TIME: The March house in Concord, Massachusetts, as well as New York City, and Paris in 1864-1866 during the Civil War
ACT 1
SCENE 1: MRS. KIRK’S NYC BOARDING HOUSE - JANUARY 1864
OVERTURE
“AN OPERATIC TRAGEDY” ..........................................................
“BETTER” ................................................................................................................................
“OUR FINEST DREAMS” ...................................................................................
“HERE ALONE” ................................................................................................................
SCENE 2: AUNT MARCH’S STATELY HOUSE, JANUARY 1864
“COULD YOU?” ....................................................................................................
SCENE 3: THE MARCH PARLOR, FEBRUARY 14, 1864
“DELIGHTED” ............................................................................................
A GLORIOUS ATRIUM
“TAKE A CHANCE ON ME” .................................................................................................
“TAKE A CHANCE - TRANSITION” ....................................................................................... LAURIE “BETTER (REPRISE)” ...............................................................................................................
SCENE 4: THE MARCH PARLOR
“OFF TO MASSACHUSETTS” ...........................................................................
“FIVE FOREVER” ..................................................................................
SCENE 5/6: THE MARCH HOUSE SUN PORCH, SPRING 1865
“MORE THAN I AM” ............................................................................................
SCENE 7: THE ATTIC, MAY 1865
“TAKE A CHANCE (REPRISE)” ........................................................................................... LAURIE
“ASTONISHING” .......................................................................................................................
ACT 2
SCENE 1: THE PARLOR OF MRS. KIRK’S BOARDING HOUSE, JUNE 1865
“THE WEEKLY VOLCANO PRESS” ............................ JO, BRAXTON, CLARISSA, RODRIGO, HAG, TROLL, KNIGHT, RODRIGO II, MRS. KIRK, PROFESSOR BHAER
SCENE 2: THE MARCH PARLOR, SUMMER 1965
“OFF TO MASSACHUSETTS (REPRISE)” ................. MR. LAURENCE, BETH, MARMEE, MEG, MR. BROOKE
THE MARCH PARLOR, SUMMER 1965
“HOW I AM” ..................................................................................................... PROFESSOR BHAER
SCENE 3: A BEACH AND PAVILION IN FALMOUTH ON CAPE COD, SEPTEMBER 1865
“SOME
“TAKE A
“TAKE
SCENE 4: THE MARCH PARLOR, WINTER 1865
“THE MOST AMAZING THING” .................................................................................... AMY, LAURIE
THE ATTIC
“DAYS
“THE
SCENE 5: OUTSIDE THE MARCH HOUSE, SPRING 1866
“SMALL UMBRELLA IN
Sisters are DIFFERENT from the SAME Garden
One way to think about the March sisters in Little Women is to see each as representing a distinct aspect of young womanhood. That can be seen as a reason the story has resonated across generations. Each sister has a unique personality, ambition, and struggle that reflects the many paths young women might take — or feel pulled between.
High-spirited Jo is self-confident and tomboyish. She wants independence, intellectual freedom, and a life away from traditional gender roles. Jo challenges 19th-century norms by dreaming of a career as a writer and by resisting conventional expectations of marriage. She shows us the modern ideal of self-actualization through establishing her own identity outside of domestic life.
Traditional Meg is responsible, gentle, modest, and nurturing. She values domestic life and love, while remaining traditionally feminine. Choosing marriage and motherhood as a fulfillment of her own dreams, she shows us that strength and dignity can exist within traditional roles, especially when freely chosen.
Beth is the family’s moral center: selfless, shy, and compassionate. She is also the quiet emotional glue of the Marches. A young lady of goodness and self-sacrifice, Beth displays idealized femininity, a focus on inner life, music, and spiritual strength.
Over the course of the musical, matures from a vain child into a sophisticated woman. As she grows more thoughtful and self-aware, her creative aspirations are challenged by personal ambition and societal expectations.
As the sisters grow up, each must come to terms with her own identity, ambition, love, and societal roles. Together, these sisters must come to terms with their own societal they paint for us a full picture of womanhood — its tensions, choices, and growth.
As the March sisters grow up, each discovers their own identity and role in society. Together, their individual struggles form a portrait of womanhood - and the growth and tensions which arise from one’s choices.
at November 18 - December 21
Monday - Saturday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Free and open to the public!
Lisa Bill - Design Chair
Event & Tree Sponsors
Theresa Bill • Diane Davis
Keith & Shannon Jacoby
Kevin & Dorota Kilstrom
Jim & Linda Mizeur • Nancy Ribordy
Elizabeth Rountree • The Cre8tors
Designers
Lisa Bill • John Cooper • L.A. DeRiggi
Michael Grandi • Rosemary Erb
Faith Ferretti • Nancy Hayer
Jackie Morelisse • Bridget Wright
Meet THE CAST
DEDE BROWNLEE
Marmee March, Hag
Aunt March
JON DECLET
Mr. Brooke, Braxton
Mr. Laurence, Knight
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
Rodrigo
Jo
Beth
CHRISTIAN De SALVO
Laurie Laurence,
CAROLINA GRAU
Mrs. Kirk, US Marmee & Aunt March
PEGGY MONSON
BRET POULTER
VANESSA ROSSBERG
March
HANNAH SCHUMACHER
March, Rodrigo II
MATTHEW SCHWABAUER
Professor Bhaer
MALENA TUCKER
Meg March, Clarissa
ALESSA VAZQUEZ
Amy March, Troll
DEDE BROWNLEE (Marmee March, Hag) began volunteering at TNP in 1998 and is a proud Lifetime Volunteer Award recipient. Most recently seen as Sister Berthe in The Sound of Music, other favorite credits include Charity/Sweet Charity, Sally/Cabaret, Eliza/My Fair Lady, Pop!/Chicago, Jackie/Mauritius, Annette/God of Carnage and Gillian/Bell, Book & Candle. A mother of two notso-little boys, Dede is thrilled to play a mom of four girls, especially with her niece Malena playing her eldest daughter! Thank you to Dawn, Charlie, and this amazing cast and crew for truly making these Days of Plenty.
JON DECLET (Mr. Brooke, Braxton) is elated to return to The Naples Players’ stage for this production of Little Women. Previously, Jon was in the ensemble of TNP’s production of Sweeney Todd Some of his other credits include Ricky Potts/ Ride the Cyclone and Peter/Jesus Christ Superstar. He hopes you’ll enjoy this beautiful musical! IG:@jonddeclet
CHRISTIAN De SALVO (Laurie Laurence, Rodrigo) is remarkably delighted to be performing in his third mainstage production at The Naples Players as Laurie in this production of Little Women. Most recently, he was seen performing as Anthony in Sweeney Todd Teen. Other recent TNP credits include Ensemble/Sweeney Todd , Anselmo/Barber/ Man of La Mancha , and The Hermit/Young Frankenstein. His gratitude goes out to his friends and family, along with TNP staff and crew, for their extraordinary efforts in making this production the most amazing thing! Proverbs 19:21. Enjoy the show! INSTA: christiandesalvo_
CAROLINA GRAU (Mrs. Kirk, US Marmee & Aunt March) is a theatre director and English teacher at St. John Neumann High and Assistant Production Manager and Head of Properties at TheatreZone. She has been a volunteer at The Naples Players since 2016 and is so excited to be a part of Little Women. She wants to express her heartfelt thanks to the creative team, crew, and cast of this great production! Louisa May Alcott is a literary treasure, so it is wonderful to see this beautiful story brought to life on stage.
PEGGY MONSON (Aunt March) Peggy’s acting credits at TNP include Chris/Calendar Girls, Dot/The Savannah Sipping Society, Ensemble/The Sound of Music, Mrs. Schwartz/A Christmas Story, and Housekeeper/Man of La Mancha . Other favorite roles in years past were Jenny Diver/Three Penny Opera , Lysistrata/Lysistrata and Serafina/ The Rose Tattoo. It’s a thrill to be on TNP’s Kizzie stage with this talented and beloved cast. Thanks to Dawn, Charlie, Phillip and Cole for giving me this opportunity. With love and gratitude to Jim for his patience and support. May we all find lasting peace and joy this holiday season.
BRET POULTER (Mr. Laurence, Knight) has been a Naples resident for nearly ten years and started performing with TNP in 2017. Past roles/shows include Curtis/Sister Act, Billy/Chicago, Reverend Shaw/Footloose, Bert/Mary Poppins, and The Ghost of Christmas Present/A Christmas Carol . Bret has also acted as director and/or choreographer for several youth productions here at TNP including The Sound of Music, Disney’s Descendants, Dear Edwina JR, Seussical JR, Newsies JR, Beauty and the Beast JR , and Into the Woods JR . A very special thanks to JNL and Charlie (their fur baby) for their constant love and support. Enjoy the show!
VANESSA ROSSBERG (Jo March) is delighted to be in Little Women! Born and raised in New Jersey, she has performed on stages across the East Coast, including Paper Mill Playhouse and Carnegie Hall. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University. Favorite TNP credits include Mother/A Christmas Story and Anytime Annie/42nd Street. Other favorite roles include Mary Delgado/Jersey Boys, Adelaide/Guys & Dolls, and Velma/West Side Story. Endless thanks to Heather Ivy Music and Naples Acting Studio for their support, and to Dawn, Charlie, and the entire cast and crew for filling the rehearsal room with joy. Vanessa is grateful to her family, friends, and her husband Kelly for their love and encouragement. Enjoy the show!
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Meet THE CAST
HANNAH SCHUMACHER (Beth March, Rodrigo II) is so excited to be a part of Little Women! This is her second production with TNP, her first being Fermina/Ensemble/Man of La Mancha . Hannah is so grateful to the cast, crew, and creative team of this production. She would also like to thank her sister, Beatriz: this one is for you!
MATTHEW SCHWABAUER (Professor Bhaer) is thrilled to be joining the cast of Little Women. Fresh off playing Charles Babbage in Ada and the Engine, other recent TNP credits include Ensemble/Sweeney Todd , Howard Wagner/Death of a Salesman, Ken Gorman/Rumors, Pat Denning/42nd Street, Dr. Chumley/Harvey, George Bailey/It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play, Ensemble/The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Captain Von Trapp/The Sound of Music. He is a current cast member with Gulfshore Playhouse’s Remember: The Story of Abe Price. He hopes this performance offers you a small umbrella in the rain of life, and brightens your holiday season.
MALENA TUCKER (Meg March, Clarissa) is a senior attending First Baptist Academy and is thrilled to be playing Meg in this production of Little Women. Malena is currently playing Jellylorum in CATS and was most recently seen as Beggar Woman/
Sweeney Todd Teen at TNP. Previous credits include Elizabeth/Young Frankenstein, Dorothy Brock/42nd Street, Hodel/Fiddler on the Roof, Maria/The Sound of Music, and Dorothy/The Wizard of Oz . Malena is grateful to her family and friends for their love and support. A special thank you to TNP staff and crew for this opportunity. Being on stage expressing herself through musical theatre is a reminder that God is good. She gives all glory and honor to Him. Enjoy the show!
ALESSA VAZQUEZ (Amy March, Troll) is delighted to bring Amy March to life in Little Women She was most recently seen as Johanna in Sweeney Todd Teen and Jane Doe in Ride the Cyclone. Past favorite roles include Belle/Beauty and the Beast, Fate 1/Hadestown: Teen Edition, Rosalie Mullins/ School of Rock, Gabriella Montez/High School Musical, Ensemble/A Christmas Story, and Ensemble/ Sweeney Todd . Beyond the stage, Alessa serves as the Marketing Assistant at TNP and was proud to be the inaugural Publicity Manager for the Student Leadership Council. Now in her first year at Lynn University, she is pursuing a degree in Marketing while continuing to grow her love for theatre and storytelling. She is grateful for her TNP mentors and cast mates for their constant support!
FROM PAGE to STAGE
The trials and tribulations of the March family – and the coming-of-age of the four sisters – seem as relevant and real to modern audiences as they were when Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women in 1868.
The beloved novel has served as a teacher, a mentor, and a sanctuary for thousands as it has taught and delighted generations for almost 160 years!
Stage adaptations of Little Women have a rich and varied production history. The novel has inspired numerous theatrical versions over the years, with both plays and musicals being produced around the globe.
The first known dramatic adaptation of Little Women appeared around 1910, not long after the novel had long been a classic. Early productions were often amateur or regional and primarily aimed at young audiences or schools because of the story’s wholesome and moral messages.
One of the most influential early versions was written by Marian De Forest in 1912. It was widely performed and helped to establish the story as a staple for American theatre. De Forest’s script focused heavily on the domestic and emotional arcs of the characters, sticking close to the tone of Alcott’s novel.
Little Women is a perennial favorite in schools and colleges due to its strong roles for women, historical context, and timeless coming-of-age themes. It often appears in literature-based theatre programs and drama curricula.
The Broadway musical version of Little Women debuted in 2005 at the Virginia Theatre on January 23 starring Sutton Foster as Jo March.
Running for only 137 performances, it garnered a strong fanbase, and Foster’s performance earned her a Tony nomination. The musical quickly become popular in community productions, and countless regional, educational, and amateur productions have delighted audiences, particularly around the holidays. In England, various adaptations have been staged by repertory companies.
Louisa May Alcott
Sutton Foster as Jo March in 2005
Meet THE CREATIVE TEAM (IN
JAMIELYNN BUCCI Hair & Makeup Designer
TORI KERSHAW Assistant Stage Manager
LISA
Assistant Stage Manager
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA Director/Choreographer
SEAN McGINLEY Sound Designer
EVAN CARLSON Lighting Designer
DALLAS J. COOK Assistant Lighting Designer
SEAN EFFINGER-DEAN Associate Conductor
CHARLES FORNARA Music Director/Conductor
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AMY HUGHES Props Designer
STARLET JACOBS Scenic Designer
MARY ANNE McKERROW Costume Designer
TINA MORONI Hair & Makeup Designer
PATRICIA PUIA Stage Manager
HUNTER REUM Assistant to the Director
JAMIELYNN BUCCI (Hair & Makeup Designer) is a Naples-based wig designer, makeup artist, and actor. While most often onstage, her design work has been seen in numerous productions at TNP, including She Kills Monsters, Something Rotten, 42nd Street, and When We Were Young and Unafraid (SFX makeup design.) She is thrilled to partner with fellow wig designer Tina Moroni and the entire Little Women team on this lovely production!
EVAN CARLSON (Lighting Designer) Based out of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Evan is the Professor of Lighting Design for Western Michigan University and is excited to be returning to The Naples Players for his second production. As a designer Evan believes in the power of storytelling through lighting and the connection of actor, audience, stage, and story. Evan has worked in collaboration with Grand Rapids Opera, Weston Theater Company, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, Kentucky Opera, and City Gospel Mission.
DALLAS J. COOK (Assistant Lighting Designer) is thrilled to return to The Naples Players as this season’s lighting intern. He recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts. As TNP’s summer 2024 intern, DJ designed School of Rock and co-designed 42nd Street. In Charlotte, he designed Peter and the Starcatcher, Measure for Measure, and Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully, as well as countless dance pieces. This season, he was the ALD for And Then There Were None, and will be the Lighting Designer for TNPA’s CATS . He hopes you enjoy Little Women!
Grease, The Music Man (Paramount Theatre); Candide, The Fantasticks, Meet John Doe (Porchlight Music Theatre); The Music Man (Marriott Theatre); and Jerry Springer: The Opera (Bailiwick Chicago). Sean graduated from Princeton University, where he studied mathematics and vocal performance.
CHARLES FORNARA (Music Director/Conductor) As TNP’s Artistic Director of Music, Charles has music directed nearly 200 productions, including, at TNP: Sweeney Todd, 42nd Street, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, Gentleman’s Guide, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, The Spitfire Grill, Les Misérables, and many others, as well as over 30 teen productions for the TNP Academy. Also in Naples for TheatreZone, he has music directed nearly 40 shows including Ghost, Rock of Ages, Bridges of Madison County, Legs Diamond, Sweet Smell of Success, Grand Hotel and Hair. Originally from Providence, RI, Chas conducted Jim Steinman and Roman Polanski’s Dance of the Vampires in Stuttgart, and has taught and coached singers all over the US and Germany, currently teaching voice at the TNP Academy. A proud member of Actors’ Equity, he has appeared in almost 100 musicals, operas and concerts, including several appearances here in Naples with TheatreZone, most notably as the title role in Sweeney Todd . Much love to his beautiful wife, Dawn, and a big thank you to this wonderful orchestra, for bringing this beautiful score to life!
LISA GUNN (Assistant Stage Manager) has come to us from Eastern North Carolina where she had performed, costumed, stage managed, or played in the orchestra for over 30 shows. Lisa is grateful to have been welcomed into the TNP family. Some of her favorite shows were Les Misérables, Macbeth, Steel Magnolias and Pippin. There are too many to list, but each one holds a special place in her heart. She wants to thank her family for always being supportive in her crazy theatre life…and, yes, she has a full time job, too. Mostly she is thankful for all the new friendships she has gained through theatre.
SEAN EFFINGER-DEAN (Associate Conductor) is thrilled to return to The Naples Players after playing keyboard in A Christmas Carol and music directing The Fantasticks. Florida acting credits include A Little Night Music and Escape To Margaritaville (TheatreZone); and My Fair Lady (Asolo Repertory Theatre). Chicago area credits include Willy Wonka, Murder For Two, Road Show (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); Sweeney Todd, Young Frankenstein (Drury Lane Oakbrook); Hair, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >
Meet THE CREATIVE TEAM
AMY HUGHES (Props Designer) is excited to be propping such an amazing production. Amy is mostly known for her credits on stage in shows such as Marian/The Music Man and Mona/Chicago. She is so excited to step into the role of a lifetime as the properties director for The Naples Players and looks forward to an amazingly creative future.
STARLET JACOBS (Scenic Designer) designs sets for theater, feature films, TV series, live events, and commercials. Besides designing regularly for TNP, she has worked with: Theatre Zone, The Ivoryton Playhouse, New York Theatre Workshop, Soho Repertory Theater, Manhattan Theater Club (MTC), The Signature Theater, HERE Arts Center, SOHO Repertory Theater, New York Musical Festival, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, The Flea Theater, McCarter Theater, South Coast Repertory Theatre, The Nederlander, Dallas Theater Center, The Old Globe Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, The Intiman, and Seattle Opera. www.starletjacobs.com
TORI KERSHAW (Rehearsal ASM/Stage Management Intern) is grateful to be part of the team for this beautiful musical. Tori is a recent graduate of Mercer University with degrees in Theatre and Elementary/Special Education. Some of her Mercer credits include The Colored Museum (SM), Men on Boats (SM), and A Divine Kerfuffle (Props Manager). Her other favorite credits include Orfeo and The Flying Dutchman (Asst. Crew Chief) at The Santa Fe Opera, and As You Like It (ASM) at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Congratulations to the cast and crew for their hard work on this show!
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA (Director/Choreographer) TNP’s Artistic Director of Dance is a native New Yorker and has served as director and choreographer for TNP’s Sweeney Todd, A Christmas Story, 42nd Street, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Sister Act, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, Legally Blonde and The Spitfire Grill , among others, and with the TNP Academy for many productions, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray,
Disney’s Camp Rock and CATS . She has choreographed many shows for TNP, including A Gentleman’s Guide To Love and Murder, All Shook Up, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Cabaret, and, as a performer, she has been seen in the National Tours of 42nd Street, Seussical the Musical, Anything Goes and Grease. A proud member of Actors’ Equity, she has been seen here in Naples in TheatreZone’s Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy), Stepping Out with Donna McKechnie, Legs Diamond (Kiki) and Hair, among others. Other recent roles include Sheila (A Chorus Line), Sally Bowles, Velma Kelly, Bombalurina (Cats) and Ulla (The Producers). Dawn is currently teaching dance at TNP Academy. Love to husband Charlie and her family.
SEAN M cGINLEY (Sound Designer) is excited to be back at The Naples Players! Some of his favorite previous designs include Clue, The Game’s Afoot, and Blithe Spirit. Sean is currently based out of Central PA. He received his bachelor’s degree in music industry and recording technology from York College of Pennsylvania. His designs have been heard in Naples before at both TheatreZone and Gulfshore Playhouse. Sean has also worked at Gable Stage, Timberlake Playhouse, Maples Repertory Theatre, Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, and The Mac-Haydn Theatre, where he recently won a Berkie for best sound design. As always, Sean would like to thank Alivia and the rest of his family for their continued support of his dream. For more information on Sean please visit Seanmcginleysounddesign.com or follow @seansounds101
MARY ANNE M cKERROW (Costume Designer) has been a vital part of The Naples Players since 2005, where she has served as the costume designer and a teacher for the youth theatre program. In this role, she educates, enriches, and empowers young actors, helping to develop talent in the local community. Beyond her work behind the scenes, McKerrow is a seasoned performer who has appeared in numerous TNP productions. Her notable stage roles include: Donna/Mamma Mia!, Elizabeth Benning/Young Frankenstein, Momma Rose/Gypsy, Madame Thenardier/Les Misérables, and Mrs. Lovett/Sweeney
Todd . McKerrow’s multifaceted career, spanning performance, education, and costume design, highlights her deep commitment and significant impact on the performing arts scene in Southwest Florida.
TINA MORONI (Hair & Makeup Designer) is excited to join the TNP team as a hair and makeup designer this season. In her third season doing hair for the stage, this production marks a new role with old friends at TNP. Favorite professional design credits include Theatre Zone productions of Jersey Boys, Bonnie and Clyde, and Carrie: the Musical . She has been a longtime actor and sometime choreographer with TNP. She could not be more pleased to partner on this beautiful show with her fellow artist JamieLynn!
PATRICIA PUIA (Stage Manager) is in her fifth year working with TNP. Her stage management credits include The Dining Room, Rumors, and Death
of a Salesman. In other theaters, she has also stage managed Cabaret, Camelot, Sweet Charity, and Fiddler on the Roof. When she’s not working as a backstage volunteer, working on dramaturgy for shows, or stage managing, she’s thinking ahead to the next production! She is delighted to be part of Little Women and thanks everyone involved in the production for their remarkable work on bringing this timeless story to light.
HUNTER REUM (Assistant to the Director) is the current Full Season Education/Directing Intern with TNP and is excited to serve as Assistant to the Director for Little Women. A recent graduate of Piedmont University, he was the Assistant Director for A Piece of My Heart, The Laramie Project, and 9 to 5 The Musical . As part of his internship with TNP, Hunter is also assistant directing Ada and the Engine and serving as Assistant to the Director on High School Musical JR .
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