Seussical JR. Official Performance Guide

JULY 29-31, 2022 S P O N S OR E D BY

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PRESENT

SEUSSICAL JR. MUSIC BY

BOOK BY

LYRICS BY

STEPHEN FLAHERTY

LYNN AHRENS and STEPHEN FLAHERTY

LYNN AHRENS

CONCEIVED BY

BASED ON THE WORKS OF

LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY and ERIC IDLE

DR. SEUSS

MUSIC SUPERVISED, ADAPTED AND PRODUCED BY

DIRECTOR

BRYAN LOUISELLE

CHOREOGRAPHER

BRET POULTER

MUSIC DIRECTOR

ERICA DALE SAMPLE

STAGE MANAGER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

LILA PRINCE

EMILY GILLIGAN

LIGHTING DESIGN

COSTUME DESIGN

SCENIC DESIGN

RACHEL SYDNEY GOLDBERG

MARY ANNE McAVOY McKERROW

MIKE SANTOS

SOUND DESIGN

MEG SCHELLING, BRADLEY VAN HOUTEN ASSOC. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

JESSICA WALCK

LIN HART

PROPS COORDINATOR

HALES WOHLFORD

PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

KENZIE CURRIE

MAYA KLEINSORGE

EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

BRYCE ALEXANDER

TOBYE STUDIO THEATRE • JULY 29 - JULY 31, 2022 SPONSORED BY:

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

DREW ATTANASIO PHOTOGRAPHY

SEUSSICAL JR. IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI). ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM

ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

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CAST

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

JOJO..................................................................................................................................... MAXIMUS BOGERT HORTON THE ELEPHANT................................................................................................ BRAXTON CABRERA MRS. MAYOR .............................................................................................................................. KATE CONDIT MR. MAYOR .............................................................................................................................. RICHIE DAVIES SOUR KANGAROO........................................................................................................................ LYLA HOGUE GERTRUDE McFUZZ ........................................................................................................... OLIVIA LaCHANCE CAT IN THE HAT ....................................................................................................................... AIDEN THAYER MAYZIE LA BIRD .................................................................................................................. BEALEY CATE WHITE YOUNG KANGAROOS .................................................................. ALEXANDRIA GOENNER, MADISON MANCE BIRD GIRLS .......................................... SAMANTHA CRAPARO, NAPHTAISHA JEAN CHARLES, ARIANNA NODA WICKERSHAM BROTHERS.............................................. EVAN ABRAM, LUKE BROWNLEE, WILLIAM CONDIT,

CONNER FOLEY, JAXXON LINDSAY ENSEMBLE ................................................................................. SUSAN FAIR, COOPER FOLEY, YANELA LOPEZ,

EMMA PODOLAK, EMERSON ROSCHEK, EMMA SPROUSE, RACHEL WEAVER SWINGS................................................................................................... EVAN ABRAM, SAMANTHA CRAPARO

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CREW

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) STAGE MANAGER ........................................................................................................................ LILA PRINCE ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER ............................................................................................ KENDALL SCHAD ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER ������������������������������������������������������������HUNTER REUM BACKSTAGE CREW......................................................................... TUCKER CLAREMONT, JULIET CLAYTON RUNNER....................................................................................................................................RYAN WHEELER WARDROBE SUPERVISOR ............................................................................................. ROSEANN RUGGIERO DRESSERS........................................................................................... PAMELA CARUSO, ROSEANN RUGGIERO AUDIO ENGINEER .................................................................................................................. MEG SCHELLING AUDIO ASSISTANTS .......................................................................................ELI BRANSON, JULIET CLAYTON MAKEUP DESIGN ............................................................................................................. JAMIELYNN BUCCI HAIR/WIGS ............................................................................................. EMILY GILLIGAN, BROOKE SPURGEN COSTUME CONSTRUCTION & CARE ...............................JEAN ACKER, PATRICIA DEVINE, STEPHANIE FOWLE,

CHARLENE JOSSELYN, JOAN LAUGHLIN, SANDY LoPRESTI, JOHN McKERROW, JEAN SNYDER, SUSAN WATKINS ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGNER............................................................................................... ALIVIA CROSS SCENIC CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING ........................................... OLGA CHEMLINA, G. DAIGLE, ED EZRINE,

JOE FEMIA, CLIVE LAYCOCK, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, JOANNE SIMON, JEFF SMITH, MARY TAYLOR, MICHAEL TROOP, DOUG WALCK, MJ WANN, ED ZONNEVYLLE PROPERTIES................................................................................................................................AMY HUGHES HALL MONITORS..................SAMANTHA BOGERT, DEDE BROWNLEE, ALISSA CABRERA, HEATHER GOENNER,

RENE HOGUE, JENNIFER LaCHANCE, KATIA MINGUEZ, JEN PODOLAK, SUSAN SPEDLING, SHEA WHITE MEAL MONITORS........................................................................................... EVA ABRAM, SAMANTHA BOGERT,

HEATHER GOENNER, KATIA MINGUEZ, JEN PODOLAK

MUSICAL NUMBERS

OH, THE THINKS YOU CAN THINK! ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� COMPANY HORTON HEARS A WHO...................................................................HORTON AND JUNGLE OF NOOL ANIMALS BIGGEST BLAME FOOL .............. HORTON, SOUR KANGAROO, WICKERSHAMS, AND JUNGLE OF NOOL ANIMALS BIGGEST BLAME FOOL PLAYOFF/GERTRUDE McFUZZ........... WICKERSHAMS, JUNGLE OF NOOL ANIMALS,

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

HERE ON WHO.................................................................................................................. WHOS AND HORTON MEET JOJO THE WHO............................................................................. JOJO, MR. MAYOR, AND MRS. MAYOR HOW TO RAISE A CHILD.................................................................................. MR. MAYOR AND MRS. MAYOR OH, THE THINKS YOU CAN THINK! (REPRISE) ���������������������������������������������������������������������� CAT AND JOJO IT’S POSSIBLE................................................................................................................ JOJO, CAT, ENSEMBLE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE...................................................................................................HORTON AND JOJO THE ONE FEATHER TAIL OF MISS GERTRUDE McFUZZ/AMAYZING MAYZIE ...................... GERTRUDE,

MAYZIE, AND BIRD GIRLS AMAYZING GERTRUDE................................................................................GERTRUDE, CAT, AND BIRD GIRLS MONKEY AROUND/CHASING THE WHOS...............................WICKERSHAMS, HORTON, SOUR KANGAROO,

BIRD GIRLS, CAT, VLAD NOTICE ME, HORTON................................................................................................ GERTRUDE AND HORTON HOW LUCKY YOU ARE.......................................................................................................... MAYZIE AND CAT MAYZIE’S EXIT/HORTON SITS ON THE EGG/DILEMMA/HUNTERS..................... BIRD GIRLS, HORTON,

AND GERTRUDE EGG, NEST, AND TREE...................................SOUR KANGAROO, BIRD GIRLS, AND JUNGLE OF NOOL ANIMALS SOLD/MAYZIE IN PALM BEACH.......................................................................................... CAT AND MAYZIE

MAYZIE AT THE ACT 1 CIRCUS...................................................................................................................... MAYZIE AMAYZING HORTON...................................................................................................... HORTON AND MAYZIE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE (REPRISE ONE) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������HORTON SOLLA SOLLEW......................................................HORTON, JOJO, MR. MAYOR, MRS. MAYOR, AND ENSEMBLE GERTRUDE/ESPIONAGE................................................................................................................. GERTRUDE ALL FOR YOU................................................................................ GERTRUDE, CAT, BIRD GIRLS, AND HORTON THE PEOPLE VERSUS HORTON THE ELEPHANT ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� COMPANY YOPP!........................................................SOUR KANGAROO, CAT, MR. MAYOR, MRS. MAYOR, AND ENSEMBLE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE (REPRISE TWO)............................................................ HORTON AND GERTRUDE OH, THE THINKS YOU CAN THINK! (FINALE)... ����������������������������������������������������������������������������COMPANY BOWS: GREEN EGGS AND HAM ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� COMPANY

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uced How were you introd to theatre?

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I was raised on MGM films and other movie musicals for the majority of my childhood. I was really introduced to the world of theatre in middle school when my drama club took a trip to watch a KidzAct production.

at When and how did you arrive The Naples Players?

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Both my drama teacher at the time and Cole Butcher (TNP’s Production Stage Manager/Internship Director) recommended that I take part at TNP after Cole taught a workshop to my class. I arrived at The Naples Players in winter of 2015 for the KidzAct production of Much Ado About Nothing.

r Seussical and what fo le ro ur yo is at Wh for you at TNP? is a typical day like

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My role for Seussical JR. is Assistant to the Director and Choreographer.

From assisting Bret (Poulter, Seussical JR. Director) with directing scenes or assisting Erica (Sample, Seussical JR. Choreographer) with choreography, a typical day for me at TNP is filled with excitement.

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What’s the biggest challenge for this production?

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Not getting to spend more time with the cast. I’m always so honored to be able to work with talented individuals. While the short but rigorous rehearsal process helps to create bonds between all who work on the production, saying goodbye at the end of the final show will always be the hardest part.

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re plans What are your futu for theatre?

At this moment my future plans are up in the air. First and foremost, graduating college is of the highest priority, but after that I plan to go on and perform and work with talented actors of all ages in any way that I can.

To find out more about stage management opportunities at TNP, contact: Cole Butcher

Production Stage Manager/Internship Director cbutcher@naplesplayers.org or (239) 434-7340, ext. 125 7

CAST BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

EVAN ABRAM........

LUKE BROWNLEE...

(Wickersham Brot her/Sw i ng ) is 13 years old and soon to be a freshman. He is thrilled to be in his 6th KidzAct production! You may have recently seen him as Scott in Dear Edwina JR. Aside from theater, Evan loves all things Disney, watching Stranger Things, and hanging out with friends. Evan would love to thank the entire cast & crew and his family & friends for their support. Enjoy the show!

(Wickersham Brother) is so excited to be in his 3rd KidzAct show after performing most recently in Matilda JR (Michael) and Frozen JR. Luke is 11 years old and soon to be a 6th grader at Oakridge Middle School. When not on stage Luke likes reading, playing chess, and is all about sports; including football, basketball, pickleball, and golf.

MAXIMUS BOGERT...

(JoJo) is 13 years old and can’t wait for 8th grade! Previous roles he has played include Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz JR, Flounder/The Little Mermaid JR, and Randolf/Bye Bye Birdie. Outside of theater, he enjoys playing video games, playing flute, and hanging out with his friends. He would like to thank all of the TNP staff for making this show happen and giving him this opportunity! He hopes you enjoy the show! “Anything’s Possible!”

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BRAXTON CABRERA..

(Hor ton t he E lepha nt) is going into 8th grade at Oakridge Middle School. He is so excited to be in another KidzAct production this year. He was previously in Matilda JR as Mr. Wormwood and A Chorus Line as Mark. He’s very grateful for all the wonderful instructors who have taught him so much and have helped him grow along the way.

KATE CONDIT.........

SAMANTHA CRAPARO

(Mrs. Mayor) is 11 years old and loves to perform. When she’s not acting you can find her baking, playing Minecraft, and competing with her Odyssey of the Mind team. Most recently Kate appeared as Amanda Thripp in Matilda JR. Other theatrical performances include The Little Mermaid JR (KidzAct), The Wizard Of Oz (NPAC), Mary Poppins (Melody Lane), and James and the Giant Peach (CFABS). She’s excited to be here and hopes you enjoy the show!

(Bird Girl/Swing) started dancing at the age of 3 and e ver s i nc e , p erforming has been her pa ssion. She has performed as Simba in The Lion King, Sour Kangaroo in Seussical, Patty Simcox in Grease, Star-to-Be/Cecile in Annie, and in Newsies and more. She is excited to perform with TNP KidzAct for the second time and to improve her skills!

WILLIAM CONDIT....

(Wickersham Brother) is 13 years old and super-excited to be part of t h is production .

This is his 10th theater show. Some of his favorite performances include The Little Mermaid JR (TNP), Matilda JR (TNP), and Newsies (CFABS).

Outside of theater he can be found reading, competing with his Odyssey of the Mind team, or playing with his cats. He would like to thank the Naples Players staff, and his castmates for being so supportive. He hopes you enjoy the show!

RICHIE DAVIES....

(Mr. Mayor) is aged 11 a n d a t t e n d s Seacrest Country Day School in Naples. R ichie is originally from the UK and has been living in Naples with his two other siblings and parents since October 2021. He’s been a keen actor all his life and spent many school vacations attending stage school back in the UK. After arriving at Seacrest, Richie gained his first lead role as James in the school production of James and the Giant Peach. Richie enjoys all aspects of life and is a keen soccer player and master LEGO builder!

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CAST BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

SUSAN FAIR.........

COOPER FOLEY.......

(Ensemble) loves performing, whether it’s acting, singing or dancing. She performed in the Cinderella play by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Once on This Island. She also enjoys soccer, volleyball and swimming. Keeping busy with school, extracurricular activities and her dog Rusty is still no comparison to the joy that TNP has brought her!

(Ensemble) is excited to be in the Seussical JR ensemble! This is his first production at The Naples Players. He is a rising 5th grader at Seacrest Country Day School. Cooper enjoys performing and playing guitar. His recent credits include President Roosevelt in Annie and Jack/Ensemble in James and the Giant Peach. He hopes you enjoy the show!

CONNER FOLEY......

ALEXANDRIA GOENNER

(Wickersham Brother/Judge Yertle the Turtle) is excited to be cast in his first production at The Naples Players.

He is a rising 8th grader at Seacrest Country Day School. His past credits include Flounder in The Little Mermaid, Ladahlord in James and the Giant Peach, Kristoff in Frozen, and Pugsley in The Addams Family. Enjoy the show!

(Young Kangaroo) loves singing and acting. Her favorite show she has been in with KidzAct was Matilda JR. In her free time, Alexandria enjoys going to Disney the most! She looks forward to doing more shows at TNP! Enjoy the show!

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LYLA HOGUE.........

(Sour Kangaroo) is 12 years old and is a 7th grade student at BSMCA. She is excited to be performing in her 11th musical theater show and her first at TNP. She would like to thank her family and friends for making this experience possible.

NAPHTAISHA JEAN CHARLES.............

(Bird Girl) is so excited to be doing Seussical JR! You may have recently seen her playing Sebastian in the Little Mermaid JR, or in the Ensemble of The Wizard of Oz JR. She would like to thank her family for all the rides and everyone who made this production possible.

Enjoy the show!

OLIVIA LaCHANCE..

(Gertrude McFuzz) i s a 14 -ye a r- old sophomore f rom Naples. Liv y has performed in over 18 productions; this will be her 7th with TNP. You may have recently seen her in TNP’s production of Mary Poppins as Jane Banks. Other productions include: Wednesday Addams/The Addams Family, The Wicked Witch/The Wizard of Oz JR, and Mira/Theory of Relativity. She would like to give a special thanks to Lin, Bret, Erica, and the entire cast and crew.

Enjoy the show!

JAXXON LINDSAY....

(Wickersham Brother/Vlad Vladikoff ) is excited to be playing the role of Wickersham brother in Seussical JR. Jaxxon has been acting with TNP and attending KidzAct for four years. Jaxxon loves to perform and he recently completed the role of The Beast in Beauty and The Beast (TNP). He is going to be a 5th grader at Lake Park Elementary. When he’s not in school, Jaxxon enjoys skateboarding and traveling.

You’ll find him on the YMCA basketball team in the fall.

YANELA LOPEZ......

(Ensemble) goes to Oak Ridge Middle School. Yanela likes to act, paint, and draw. She has done 4 shows. Seussical JR is her first KidzAct show and she is so excited! Enjoy the show!

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CAST BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

MADISON MANCE....

EMMA PODOLAK....

(Young Kangaroo) is proud to be in her first TNP product ion! Or i g i na l ly from Whitby, Ontario, she was Alex the Lion in Oshawa Little Theater’s 2021 summer production of Madagascar JR. Madison also spent 4 years training and competing with a Cheer club in Whitby. She is taking a break from the Ft. Myers Top Gun Allstar gym to pursue her passion, theater!

Madison would like to thank Mr. Bret and Miss Lynn for this amazing opportunity. She hopes to one day be in a show with her mom, Jennifer.

(Ensemble) is 11 years old and is goi ng i nto m idd le school. This is her first performance and she is very excited to be part of the ensemble. In her free time, she enjoys writing, drawing, dancing, and playing the piano.

ARIANNA NODA.....

(Bird Girl) is 14 and goes to CSN. She has been in two camps at T N P Once on This Island and Anything Goes and loves to dance and act with her friends.

This is Arianna’s first production with KidzAct and she feels so lucky and excited to be part of it!

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EMERSON ROSCHEK..

(Ensemble) is delighted to be in her first TNP production. Most recently she was in Frozen JR and had a blast singing and dancing with her friends. She enjoys all things creative and has had so much fun this summer here at TNP. She hopes you enjoy the show!

EMMA SPROUSE...... ( E n s e m b l e) i s thrilled to be in her f irst ever Naples Players production!

She is currently attending Lehigh Senior High and majors in their musical theater program. She would like to thank her mom and dad for all of their support.

AIDEN THAYER.......

BEALEY CATE WHITE..

(Cat in the Hat) is an 8th grader at Pine Ridge Middle.

This is his 23rd show. He loves to skateboard, act, play the sax, and collect vinyl. Aiden is so honored to play this role. He would like to thank all his amazing directors and staff for making this a great experience for him. Enjoy the show!

(Mayzie La Bird) has performed in over 30 shows in Delaware and Pennsylvania. A rising 7th grader now living in Bonita Springs, some of her favorite roles include Sharpay/High School Musical JR, Cheshire Cat/Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, and Jana/A Child Shall Lead. She made her professional debut in 2019 in Christmas by Candlelight at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre in Arden, DE (Barny Award for Best Ensemble). In 2021, she was accepted into Broadway Dreams and participated in their Wilmington, DE program.

RACHEL WEAVER..... ( E n s e m b l e) i s thrilled to be performing in her second TNP KidzAct production. Rachel recently performed in Dear Edwina JR (Myra Spoonapple/Carrie) at TNP. Rachel has also performed in many productions in Pennsylvania before moving to Florida. These include The Happy Elf, Seussical, The Addams Family, Miracle on 34th Street, and Hairspray. Rachel also performed in an Off-Broadway original play in NYC. Rachel would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her.

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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

EMILY GILLIGAN...........

LIN HART..................

(Assistant Director) is a sophomore at SUNY Potsdam pursuing a degree in Theatre, with a minor in Education.

Upon graduation, she aspires to direct, teach, and share her love for theater with our next generation of artists. She is from Washington, NJ where she first found the stage. Over the years, she has had the opportunity to perform, direct, and lead casts of her own where she strives to inspire a community that encourages self-expression through art. Recent performance credits include Miss Agatha Trunchbull/Matilda and Matron Mama Morton/Chicago. Recent crew credits include Director/Frozen JR and Co Director/Finian’s Rainbow JR. Emily is beyond grateful to have worked alongside the TNP staff and cast to enhance her craft and build a community off the foundations of theater with this fun filled show.

(Music Director) first trained at Indiana University and then at Ball State University’s Department of Theatre & Dance. Before relocating to Florida in 2017, Lin worked at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center, developing scripts for Off-Broadway productions. She won an LMDA award through the Kennedy Center for her work on a new musical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. In addition to music directing shows and classes here at TNP, Lin keeps busy working and teaching around SWFL. All the love to her gorgeous, talented wife Emily and a huge thank you to this amazing production team and cast!

RACHEL SYDNEY GOLDBERG (Lighting Designer) is a lighting designer from Montclair, NJ. She is a recent graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a BA in theatre design and technology and is currently pursuing a second degree in lighting design at Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts. Select design credits include Spring Awakening, Children of Eden, and 14. Select assistant design credits include The Busy Body, Mauritius, and She Kills Monsters.

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MARY ANNE McAVOY M c K E R R O W. . . . . . . . . . .

(Costume Design) has been costuming and teaching the young actors of TNP’s KidzAct program since 2005. Outside of TNP she coordinated the costumes for La Traviata and the concert version of West Side Story for Opera Naples’ Festival Under the Stars. As a performer for TNP she was last seen as Donna in Mamma Mia! Shakespeare in Paradise credits include Lady Macbeth/Macbeth, A Love Story, Katherine/The Taming of the Shrew, and Hippolyta and Titania/A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Prior to moving to Naples with her husband, John, in 2003 she worked in NYC on several commercials as a Wardrobe Designer and Production Assistant for Meltzer Media and as Artistic Director, Prop Master and Production Assistant for Chandler, Ltd. and Production Assistant to the Artistic Director for Hallmark Entertainment’s Hallmark Cafe. She is super excited to start work on her next role as Mrs. Lovett in The Lab Theatre’s spring production of Sweeney Todd.

BRET POULTER..........

(Director) Originally from Connecticut, Bret now calls Naples home.

He is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University and holds a BFA in theatre. For over 25 years he has acted as teacher, director and choreographer for various schools, theaters and community organizations throughout his home state. He joined TNP

in 2017 as a performer and in 2019 joined the education staff as an instructor and choreographer. His KidzAct credits include The Sound of Music, The Descendants and Dear Edwina JR. His TNP performance credits include Sister Act, Miracle on 34th St, Chicago, Footloose and most recently Mary Poppins. He was also fortunate enough to work professionally for two seasons at TheatreZone here in Naples. Bret would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making this production a wonderful experience for all involved. Enjoy the show!

LILA PRINCE...............

(Stage Manager) is so excited to be back working at KidzAct this summer after two years and stage managed the earlier KidzAct summer show, Dear Edwina JR! Performing with TNP since she was 11, this program and its people taught her everything she knows. She is now heading into her junior year at the University of Utah earning her BFA in Musical Theatre. She has always had a love for the creative side as well as the performance side of theatre. She wants to say a HUGE thank you to Maya and Kenzie for guiding her through this process. Lila is so proud of these kids and their hard work.

Please enjoy the show!

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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

HUNTER REUM.............

MIKE SANTOS............

(Assistant to the Director/Choreographer) is excited to be back home for the summer at TNP to help assist on the production of Seussical JR. Hunter is going into his sophomore year of college at Piedmont University where he is actively pursuing a degree in Musical Theater. He wants to give thanks to Bret Poulter and Erica Sample for giving him the opportunity to not only grow as an artist himself, but to help teach the upcoming generation of actors.

(Scenic Design) has been working in The Naples Players Scene Shop for over 18 years now. Originally from Upstate New York, he received his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Cazenovia College. Favorite scenic designs include: Guys and Dolls, The Wedding Singer, and Mary Poppins for TNP; and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Descendants, and Matilda Jr. for KidzAct. A big thank you to the volunteers for doing what they do best!

And to his wife, Judith, for being everything.

ERICA DALE SAMPLE....

(Choreographer) graduated from AMDA in 2015 with her BFA .

She has performed at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater and choreographed for Florida Repertory Theater, Gulf Coast High (where her choreography has received several Jimmy Awards), and has directed, choreographed, and assistant directed several productions at TNP and KidzAct. Select TNP performance credits: Linda/The Wedding Singer, Roxie Hart/Chicago, Sophie/Mamma Mia!, Judy Haynes/White Christmas, and Sister Mary Robert/Sister Act. Under the name Erica Dale she has also released four original singles available wherever you stream or download music. (Ericadale.com)

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KENDALL SCHAD.........

(Assistant Stage Manager) This show will be the first time Kendall has worked with The Naples Players, and it has been a great experience. Everyone has been very welcoming and prepared to help learn the building and how things work here at TNP. It has been a while since working in theater, but she has also worked backstage at Naples Opera and high school. Outside of theater, Kendall is currently a junior at Lynn University and working on her pilot’s license.

MEG SCHELLING..........

BRADLEY VAN HOUTEN..

(Sound Design) is very excited to be back at T N P t h is su m mer!

Meg is a rising senior at Western Michigan University where they are studying Theatre Design and Technical Production with a focus in Sound Design. Some previous credits include Emilia (Assistant Sound Designer), Into The Woods (Sound Designer and Audio Engineer), and Witch (Sound Designer).

Meg hopes you enjoy Seussical JR!

(Sound Design) earned his bachelor’s degree in Theatre: Design & Technical Production and Theatre: Stage Management from Western Michigan University. Originally from Michigan, he now calls Florida and The Naples Players home. Since starting with TNP in 2013, he has worked on many productions and he looks forward to continuing the growth of our volunteers on Team Sound on future productions. In his off time, Brad enjoys walks and cuddle time with his fur baby Malone, a Cocker Spaniel Mix who knows just how cute he is.

HALES WOHLFORD.....

(Properties Coordinator) is a University of West Florida student pursuing T heatrica l Design & Technology with a double emphasis in Scenic Design and Props. This has led her to serve as the Scenic and Props intern here at TNP for the summer season. She has previously worked as scenic and props artist for both The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and 9 to 5 for UWF. She hopes you enjoy watching the show!

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FALL CLASS REGISTRATION

OPEN NOW! Pre-K Students Grades 1 & 2 (Mondays)

Grades 3-5

PLUS!

Grades 1 & 2 (Fridays)

Grades 6-8

ages 8+

ages 10-17

AUDITION FOR AUG 20th • 12-4 pm Ages 9-14

AUG 20th • 12-4 pm Ages 13-18

For more info contact: Maya Kleinsorge

239.434.7340, Ext 136 mkleinsorge@naplesplayers.org

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TNP STAFF (ALPHABETICAL ORDER) BRYCE ALEXANDER Executive Artistic Director/CEO DOT AUCHMOODY Resident Costume Designer BECCA BORCHARDT Assistant House Manager COLE BUTCHER Production Stage Manager/ Internship Director PAMELA LARKIN CARUSO Director of Volunteer Advancement JOHN COOPER Box Office Staff KENZIE CURRIE Programs Administrator DOREN DANIS Chief Financial Officer JAMES DUGGAN Director of Patron Services ADAM FASANO Box Office Staff PAM HANSON Bookkeeper/HR Administrator LUKE JACONIS Box Office Manager

CANDACE JOHNSON Director of Institutional Giving & Events CARL JOHNSON Box Office Staff MAYA KLEINSORGE Education Assistant MOLLIE LaTORRE Costume Shop Supervisor TREVOR LW LONG Director of Production MARY ANNE McKERROW KidzAct Costume Designer DAN MILLER Assistant House Manager SUMMER PLISKOW Arts & Health Specialist/ Box Office Staff CRAIG PRICE Director of Community Education & Wellness MIKE SANTOS Resident Scenic Designer & Artist ESTHER SNYDER Executive Assistant to the CEO

LAUREN SPEIRS Marketing & PR Specialist BRADLEY VAN HOUTEN Head of Sound & Projection JASON WAGAMAN Technical Director CRAIG WALCK Head of Lighting JESSICA WALCK Associate Artistic Director CARLY ZEUNER Company Manager

SUMMER INTERNS EMILY GILLIGAN Education Intern RACHEL SYDNEY GOLDBERG Lighting Intern JESSICA LUSSIER Arts Administration Intern HANNAH MANER Stage Management Intern DAYNA NOLAN Costume Intern DAYNE SABATOS Costume Artist In Residence

All emails are first initial, last name at naplesplayers.org

MEG SCHELLING Sound Intern

ADMINISTRATION OFFICES: (239) 434-7340 700 5th Ave S. #200 • Naples, FL 34102

HALES WOHLFORD Scenic Intern

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OUR MISSION The Naples Players continually seeks to enrich, educate, and entertain our community through a superior theatre experience. We are a premier community theatre, seeking to inspire passion for the performing arts through unparalleled access to the process, experience, and conversations surrounding the arts and our community.

Thank you for supporting our mission!