TNP Academy camp kids of all ages and abilities can act, sing, dance, create and grow this summer at The Naples Players! REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
CAMPS RUN:
JUNE 16 - 27 | JULY 7 - 18 | JULY 21 - AUG 1
20+ PERFORMING ARTS & DANCE CAMPS FOR KIDS AGES 2-19! FOR AGES 8 AND UP June 9-14 and July 21-26
Originally produced on Broadway by Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold and Tom Kirdahy
Original New York Production developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose
Original Arrangements and Orchestrations by Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose
Hadestown was co-conceived by Ben T. Matchstick “Papers Instrumental” by Michael Chorney, published by Seoats Music (ASCAP)
Vocal Arrangements by Liam Robinson
Additional Vocal Arrangements by Justin Vernon and the Haden Triplets
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA
SCENIC DESIGNER
MICHAEL SANTOS
LIGHTING DESIGNER
MARIAH CRUTCHFIELD
MUSIC DIRECTOR CHARLES FORNARA
CO-SCENIC DESIGNER ISLA HOFFMAN
PROP DESIGNER AMY HUGHES
EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRYCE ALEXANDER
STAGE MANAGER CHRISTIAN JIMENEZ
COSTUME DESIGNER MARY ANNE M c KERROW
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION JEN PRICE
THE KIZZIE THEATER APRIL 5-14, 2025
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION IS PRESENTED BY ARRANGEMENT WITH CONCORD THEATRICALS CORP. WWW.CONCORDTHEATRICALS.COM
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PERSEPHONE
HADES ......................................................................................................................................... BRAXTON CABRERA
ORPHEUS .......................................................................................................................................... THOMAS CURRIE
FATE 2 ..................................................................................................................................... VIVIENNE ENGELMANN
FATE 3 ................................................................................................................................................. REAGAN KELLY
EURYDICE ......................................................................................................................................... LIVY L a CHANCE
HERMES AIDEN THAYER
FATE 1 .............................................................................................................................................. ALESSA VAZQUEZ
WORKERS .............................................................
WILLIAM CONDIT, EDISON FILNER, ALEXANDER GARCIARENA, CARYS GUERRERO, ELLA HAMBLEN, BLYTHE HART, KRISTINA KAVALOV, LEILAH LANSIQUOT, MARY KATE MASTERSON, VICTORIA RINALDI, SABINE RIVERA, RISA SEIKE-LAWSON, MALENA TUCKER, IVANA VIVAR ILLESCAS, BEALEY CATE WHITE, AVA WILLIAMS
CONDUCTOR/PIANO/ACCORDION GRACE CONDIT
VIOLIN: SLOANE KELLY/GABRIELLA MARTINEZ; CELLO: JULIET SANCHEZ; TROMBONE AND GLOCKENSPIEL: ISAIAH PASTERNACK; GUITAR: NATHAN M c GRAY; BASS: THOMAS ORION MENDEZ; DRUMS AND PERCUSSION: CALVIN SYLVAIN
All orchestra members are teen TNPA volunteers.
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ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS ........................................................................ ABBY SPIKER, NICK YOUNG
DECK MANAGER ............................................................................................................................... ANNIE HENNEN
BACKSTAGE CREW ................................................. ISHA JEAN CHARLES, BRADY PATTERSON, CALLUM TANYAG
FLY RAIL ......................................................................................................................................... FRANK MESSANA
SOUND PROGRAMMER ........................................................................................................... COLTON TOWNSEND
AUDIO ENGINEER .............................................................................................................................. TAYLOR IRVAN
SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS .......................................................................... ALYSSA BRADSHAW, CHASE HUSEMAN
COSTUME CONSTRUCTION & CARE ............................ SUZAN BERMAN, GWEN BETTINI, ALYSSA BRADSHAW, MAGGIE COSGROVE, CHRISTINE FARRELL, LINDA FIKES, IAN FORBES, STEPHANIE FOWLE, ALEXANDRIA GOENNER, CHANDA HAWTHORNE, KATHLEEN KOLACZ, BARBARA LAUB, SHIRA LINDEN, SANDY L o PRESTI, DEBORAH MARTIN, MICHAEL M c AVOY, DEBRON M c CARTNEY, JOHN M c KERROW, JIM MIZEUR, LINDA MIZEUR, ROSEANN RUGGIERO, SAL RUGGIERO, SUSAN KAY SAWYER, OLIVIA SILVERIO, JEAN SNYDER
SCENIC PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION ......................... IAN COCKLIN, SYLVIA CONGER, ALIX CUNNINGHAM, ALDO D’ACUNZO, ED EZRINE, JOHN FELICIANO, JOE FEMIA, PAUL GALLOWAY, JIM GAYEUSKI, TAMMY HARRIS, DAVID JOHNSON, SANDY KEELER, JOHN LANE, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, EMMANUEL MARTINEZ, BOB RATH, TRACY ROSEN, LINDA RUSSELL-THORNE, TODD SCOVILLE, JEFF SMITH, WAYNE STRANGWAYS, SYDNIE SWIFT, MARY LOU TAYLOR, MICHAEL TROOP, MARK VOUTYRAS, DOUG WALCK, MJ WANN, FRED WILLIG, JOSH WOOD
PAULETTE OLIVA & JOAN DILKEY - ACCORDIONS
TIM TORRES, SCOTT CRAWFORD, MATT EDWARDS, & ADREN HANCE - ADULT ORCHESTRA SUBS
MARK DANNI & THEATREZONE - VIOLIN STAND
SCENE 1: “Road to Hell”................................................................................. HERMES & COMPANY
SCENE 2: “Any Way the Wind Blows”.................................. EURYDICE, FATES, HERMES, WORKERS
SCENE 3: “Come Home with Me”.................................... ORPHEUS, EURYDICE, HERMES, WORKERS
SCENE 4: “Wedding Song”............................................................. ORPHEUS, EURYDICE, WORKERS
SCENE 5: “Epic I”................................................................................................ HERMES, ORPHEUS
SCENE 6: “Livin’ it Up on Top”.................................... PERSEPHONE, HERMES, ORPHEUS, COMPANY
SCENE 7: “AlI I’ve Ever Known”....................................................... EURYDICE, ORPHEUS, HERMES
SCENE 8: “Way Down Hadestown”................................. HERMES, PERSEPHONE, FATES, COMPANY
SCENE 9: “A Gathering Storm”............................. FATES, HERMES, ORPHEUS, EURYDICE, WORKERS
SCENE 10: “Epic II”.......................................................................................... ORPHEUS, WORKERS
SCENE 11: “Chant”.......................................................................................................... COMPANY
SCENE 12: “Hey, Little Songbird”..................................................................... HADES, EURYDICE
SCENE 13: “When the Chips are Down”.................................. FATES, EURYDICE, HERMES, HADES
SCENE 14: “Gone, I’m Gone”............................................................................... EURYDICE, FATES
SCENE 15: “Wait for Me (Intro)”..................................................................... ORPHEUS, HERMES
SCENE 16: “Wait for Me”........................................................ HERMES, ORPHEUS, FATES, COMPANY
SCENE 17: “Why We Build the Wall”................................................................ HADES, COMPANY
SCENE 18: “Our Lady of the Underground (An Optional Entr’acte)”............. PERSEPHONE, HERMES
SCENE 19: “Way Down Hadestown (Reprise)”................. FATES, EURYDICE, WORKERS, HERMES
SCENE 20: “Flowers”...................................................................................................... EURYDICE
SCENE 21: “Come Home with Me (Reprise)”............................................. ORPHEUS, EURYDICE
SCENE 22: “Papers (Intro)”.............................. HADES, PERSEPHONE, ORPHEUS, EURYDICE, HERMES “Papers (Instrumental)”................................................................... INSTRUMENTAL
SCENE 23: “Nothing Changes” (An Optional A Capella Segue) ............................... FATES
SCENE 24: “If it’s True”..................................................................... ORPHEUS, WORKERS, HERMES
SCENE 25: “How Long?”................................................................................. PERSEPHONE, HADES
SCENE 26: “Chant (Reprise)”....................................................................................... COMPANY
SCENE 27: “Epic III”......................................................................................... ORPHEUS, COMPANY
SCENE 28: “Epic III (Instrumental)”............................... HERMES, ORPHEUS, OPTIONAL WORKERS
SCENE 29: “Promises”....................................................................... EURYDICE, ORPHEUS, WORKERS
SCENE 30: “Word to the Wise”.................................................. FATES, ORPHEUS, HERMES, HADES
SCENE 31: “His Kiss, the Riot”.......................................................................................... HADES
SCENE 32: “Wait for Me (Reprise) - Intro”................................... HERMES, ORPHEUS, EURYDICE
SCENE 33: “Wait for Me (Reprise)”............................................................................ COMPANY
SCENE 34: “Doubt Comes In”.............................................. FATES, ORPHEUS, EURYDICE, WORKERS
SCENE 35: “Road to Hell (Reprise)”.............................................................. HERMES, COMPANY
SCENE 36: “We Raise Our Cups (An Optional Encore)”.................................... PERSEPHONE, EURYDICE, COMPANY
MADDIE BRENDEL (Persephone) is a junior at Naples High and is so excited to be a part of this production of Hadestown Teen. She would like to thank everyone who contributed to make this show incredible! Her recent credits include: Ensemble/Young Frankenstein, Swing/42nd Street Teen, Ensemble/42nd Street, and TNP’s Reopening Extravaganza. Enjoy the show!
BRAXTON CABRERA (Hades) is a sophomore at Gulf Coast High, and he is very honored to be telling this timeless story. He gives his gratitude to the entire creative team and is super impressed with how efficiently and collaboratively the cast and crew were able to work to produce such a special piece of art. He was last seen as Frederick Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein Teen, and in the ensemble of 42nd Street Teen.
WILLIAM CONDIT (Worker) is a home-schooled student who is thrilled to be back in the spotlight for this production of Hadestown Teen. Favorite theater credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen, Andy Lee/42nd Street Teen, and most recently Young Frankenstein Teen. When not performing he can be found song writing, reading, or bike riding. He is a 2-time Odyssey of the Mind World Champion, plays piano, and has taken improv lessons for years to sharpen his acting skills. He is endlessly thankful for the production staff. Their support and time has made this a fantastic show both in front of and behind the curtains. Enjoy the show!
THOMAS CURRIE (Orpheus) is a dedicated high school junior stepping into his first lead role as Orpheus in Hadestown Teen. With a growing list of theatrical credits— including Inspector Kemp/Young Frankenstein Teen, Pat Denning/Ensemble/42nd Street Teen, Frederic/The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen, and Ensemble/Godspell—he brings both passion and experience to the stage. Grateful for the opportunity to perform at TNP, he would like to extend sincere thanks to Dawn and Charles Fornara for their constant support and encouragement. He truly hopes you enjoy the show.
VIVIENNE ENGELMANN (Fate 2) is thrilled to be a part of this production of Hadestown Teen at The Naples Players! She is currently a senior at Gulf Coast High and is President of The Naples Players Academy Student Leadership Council. Her favorite past credits include Inga/Young Frankenstein Teen, Velma Kelly/Chicago, Anytime Annie/42nd Street Teen, and Ariel/Footloose. She thanks her family and coaches for always supporting her! She hopes you enjoy the show!
EDISON FILNER (Worker) is currently a freshman at Barron Collier High and is so excited to be in this production of Hadestown Teen! Previously he could be seen in TNP Academy’s Young Frankenstein Teen as Ziggy/Ensemble and as Troy Bolton/ High School Musical JR at Pine Ridge Middle. When not acting on stage, Edison also enjoys playing the violin and viola and is a member of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra as well as the Florida All-State orchestra in 2023 and 2024. He hopes you enjoy the show!
ALEXANDER GARCIARENA (Worker) is a junior at Naples High, performing his fourth show at The Naples Players and in his all-time favorite theatrical show! He was previously seen in the ensemble of 42nd Street Teen and The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen, as well as currently performing his high school’s production of In The Heights as Usnavi. He wants to thank his family for being so supportive during such a busy time, his friends for their constant advice and help, and his girlfriend for bringing so much light into every single day. With that, dim the lights, raise the curtains, and enjoy Hadestown Teen!
CARYS GUERRERO (Worker) is excited to be a part of TNP’s production of Hadestown Teen. Carys has previously been in 42nd Street and Young Frankenstein with TNP. She has also done shows with Gulf Coast High and Naples Performing Arts Center. She wants to thank Dawn and Charlie for pushing her so hard in every way. Enjoy the show!
ELLA HAMBLEN (Worker) is currently a sophomore at Gulf Coast High and is so excited to be a part of Hadestown Teen! She was most recently in 42nd Street Teen this summer. Enjoy the show!
BLYTHE HART (Worker) is so excited to be a part of this production of Hadestown Teen. She is a senior at Gulf Coast High and has been a part of multiple shows at The Naples Players including The Wedding Singer Teen, Something Rotten! Teen, and 42nd Street Teen. She would like to thank her friends and family for the endless support. Enjoy the show!
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KRISTINA KAVALOV (Worker) is thrilled to be back on stage for Hadestown Teen! She has been in love with theatre since she was little and is excited to continue being on stage. She has recently performed in School of Rock (TNP), Footloose (NPAC), and The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (TNP). She was recently a K9 wrangler for Legally Blonde JR (TNP) as well. She loves volunteering for TNP and will continue to volunteer. She would like to thank her family for driving her everywhere and her friends for being so supportive. She hopes you enjoy the show!
(Fate 3) is thrilled to be part of this incredible production! Previous credits include Phyllis Dale/42nd Street, Ensemble/Young Frankenstein Teen, and Penny Pingleton/Hairspray, among many others. In addition to performing, Reagan serves on the Student Leadership Council as the Vice President of Opportunities here at The Naples Players. She would like to thank Dawn and Charlie, Jen Price, her family, and castmates for their endless support. Enjoy the show!
(Eurydice) is a senior at GCHS and she could not be more thrilled to be playing the role of Eurydice in this production! Her favorite past credits include: Rizzo/Grease, Reno/Anything Goes, Katherine Howard/SIX, Sophie/Mamma Mia!, Gertrude/Seussical the Musical, Katherine/Newsies, Gretchen/Mean Girls, Veronica and Heather Chandler/Heathers. She would like to thank Dawn and Charlie, as well as the entire cast and crew for making this beautiful show come to life. Enjoy!
(Worker) is a freshman at First Baptist Academy and is thrilled to make her stage debut as part of the ensemble in Hadestown Teen—the very show that first sparked her interest in theatre. In her free time, she enjoys reading, leading worship, dancing, singing, and spending time with family. She looks forward to many more theatre opportunities in the future. Enjoy the show!
MARY KATE MASTERSON (Worker) is thrilled to be performing in Hadestown Teen! She is 15 years old and in the 9th grade. Some of her past roles with TNP include Medda Larkin/Newsies JR and Tomika/School of Rock. When she is not performing on stage, you can often find her volunteering behind the scenes at TNP as a Junior Member of the TNPA Student Leadership Council. Additionally with her love of singing, MK is honored to be a featured National Anthem soloist for two MLB organizations. Spring of 2025 will be her third season with the Minnesota Twins and her first season with the Boston Red Sox. MK would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, as well as the incredible staff at TNP. Please enjoy the show!!
VICTORIA RINALDI (Worker) is so excited to help tell this beautiful story. Her most recent TNP credits include Ensemble/A Christmas Story, Frau Blücher/Young Frankenstein Teen, Ensemble/42nd Street, TNP’s Reopening Extravaganza, Ensemble/ The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen, and Jesus/Godspell JR. Additionally, she is part of the Student Leadership Council for TNPA. She thanks everyone who has been a part of this production because it truly could not be done with everybody involved. Enjoy the show!
(Worker) is a senior at Naples High and is beyond excited to be in Hadestown Teen! Favorite past roles include Ginette/Almost, Maine, Louisa/The Sound of Music, Evie/Disney’s The Descendants, Gladys/42nd Street Teen, and Shylock/ Something Rotten! Teen, and many others. At school, Sabine has worked as the stage manager since freshman year and was the assistant director this past fall. She is also playing Nina Rosario in the spring show In The Heights. She would like to thank her mom for her continued love and support in everything Sabine does, and her boyfriend Alex for all the love and Hadestown discussions. Enjoy the show!
RISA SEIKE-LAWSON (Worker) is a freshman at Barron Collier High and she is ecstatic to be a part of Hadestown Teen. This is her first production EVER! Risa plays violin, piano, and is a part of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia. She is so happy to have found theatre and cannot wait to perform for you!
AIDEN THAYER (Hermes) is a 10th grade student at Gulf Coast High. Regional Credits: Dap/Tom (Camelot; Gulfshore Playhouse), Young Clyde (Bonnie and Clyde; Theatrezone). Outstanding community credits: Billy Lawlor/42 Street Teen, Danny/ Grease Youth Edition, Davey/Newsies Teen, Crutchie/Newsies Teen, Billy Crocker/ Anything Goes Youth Edition. Aiden also wrestles at Gulf Coast High and owns a car detailing business! He’d like to thank his amazing directors and team for providing him with an amazing experience at The Naples Players as well as his loving, supportive family.
MALENA TUCKER (Worker) is a junior attending First Baptist Academy and is thrilled to be in this production of Hadestown Teen. Malena was most recently seen at TNP as Elizabeth/Young Frankenstein Teen and Dorothy Brock/42nd Street Teen. Previous performances include Hodel/Fiddler on the Roof, The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen, Maria/The Sound of Music, Godmother/Cinderella, 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!
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VAZQUEZ (Fate 1) is 17 years old and a high school senior. She has a big love for theater and music and is thrilled to be back for another fantastic show with TNP! Alessa has a real flair for theater, music, and performing. In the past, she has taken on some exciting roles, like Belle/Beauty and the Beast and Gabriella Montez/High School Musical. She is also a key part of the Student Leadership Council at TNPA, serving as the Publicity Manager. She is eager for you to enjoy the show and hopes you’ll have just as much fun in the audience as she does up on the stage. Follow our instagram at@tnp-academy
(Worker) is very excited to be a part of another TNP show! She was most recently seen in Young Frankenstein Teen, 42nd Street Teen, and A Christmas Story as part of the tech crew. At 18 years old and a senior in high school, she’s pursuing her dream of becoming an actress. She hopes to get into a prestigious acting school in New York and dreams of becoming a famous actress one day. She wants to thank Dawn and Charlie for pushing her limits, and Marcus for being an amazing acting director. She loves being part of TNP and the incredible people she’s met through this journey. Although her time in Naples is coming to an end, she’s excited to start a new chapter in New York! She hopes you enjoy the show.
(Worker) is excited to be back on The Naples Players’ stage where she most recently portrayed Esther Jane in last fall’s mainstage performance of A Christmas Story. This is her fifth TNP Academy show in addition to three TNP mainstage shows. Favorite roles in the Naples area include Brigitta/The Sound of Music, Witch/Into the Woods JR, Anne Boleyn/Six: Teen, and Jan/Grease JR. She hopes you enjoy Hadestown Teen
AVA WILLIAMS (Worker) is excited to return to The Naples Players where she last performed in the 2024 Front and Center Gala and as the Princess in The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. Recently, you may have seen her in Anything Goes (GSPH) or Grease (NPAC). Some of her favorite credits include Romeo/Romeo and Juliet, Cruella/Disney’s The Descendants and The Evil Queen/Ever After. Ava has performed on the professional stage with Opera Naples in The Magic Flute, La Boheme (‘19, ‘25) and Carmen. With over 10 years of ballet she performed extensively with The Naples Ballet, Moscow Ballet and NDC. Ava would like to thank Dawn and Charlie for this tremendous opportunity and their amazing direction, and for her family’s endless love and support. Enjoy the show!
MARIAH CRUTCHFIELD (Lighting Designer) is excited to be making her debut as a new designer for The Naples Players. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Theatre at Cottey College with a focus in Lighting Design and Playwrighting. This will be her second show in a professional setting and is looking forward to taking on the challenge.
Director) the Artistic Director of Music for TNP, has music directed nearly 200 productions at TNP, including A Christmas Story, The Marvelous Wonderettes, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Sound of Mu-sic, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Sister Act, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, The Spitfire Grill, Les Misérables, All Shook Up, 42nd Street and many others, as well as over 20 teen productions for TNP Academy. Also in Naples for TheatreZone, he has music directed nearly 40 shows including Rock of Ages, A Little Night Music, Bridges of Madison County, Aida, The Secret Garden, Legs Diamond, Sweet Smell of Success, Grand Hotel, Little Women, 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, now offering private lessons here in Naples. 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 recently as the title role in Sweeney Todd. Much love to his beautiful wife, Dawn, and a big thank you to this wonderful orchestra!
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA (Director/Choreographer), the Artistic Director of Dance for TNP, is a native of New York and has served as director and choreogra-pher for TNP’s A Christmas Story, The Marvelous Wonderettes, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Sound of Music, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Sister Act, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, Legally Blonde, The Spitfire Grill and 42nd Street, among others, and with TNP Academy for many productions, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray, Disney’s Camp Rock, Les Misérables and CATS. She has choreographed many shows for TNP, including A Christmas Carol, 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). Love to husband Chas and her family.
ISLA HOFFMAN (Co-Scenic Designer) is a recent graduate of Saint Mary’s College where she majored in Theatre. There she acted in roles such as Malvolio in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, and Richard in a gender bent adaptation of Conor McPherson’s The Seafarer. She is currently here in Naples working as TNP’s Scenic Intern, and loving every second!
AMY HUGHES (Prop 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.
CHRISTIAN JIMENEZ (Stage Manager) “It all started with a flip.” Christian is currently a senior at Gulf Coast High. Past productions for his school include Assistant Stage Manager for The Little Mermaid JR, All Shook Up, and Chicago and Technical Stage Manager for Shrek the Musical and Hairspray 42nd Street Teen was his first production as an ASM with TNP. His most recent show was Legally Blonde Jr. as the SM. He is super grateful to be a part of the Student Leadership Council, and can’t wait to see what new challenges will come at TNP! Enjoy the show!
MARY ANNE McKERROW (Costume Designer) has been costuming and teaching the young actors of the Academy at TNP since 2005. As a performer for TNP, she was last seen in the Extravaganza to mark the opening of the newly renovated theater. Favorite TNP roles include Donna/Mamma Mia!, Momma Rose/Gypsy, Mame/Mame, and Madame Thenardier/Les Misérables. Last year she debuted at The Laboratory Theater in Ft. Myers as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd.
MICHAEL SANTOS (Scenic Designer) has been working in The Naples Players’ Scene Shop for over 20 years now. He is originally from Upstate New York, where he received his BFA in Visual Communications. Favorite scenic designs include Guys and Dolls, The Wedding Singer, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame for TNP; and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Matilda JR, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr for TNP’s Academy of Dramatic Arts. A big thank you to the volunteers for doing what they do best! And to his wife, Judith, for always being everything :-)
ABBY SPIKER (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore at Naples High and is excited to be serving as Assistant Stage Manager for Hadestown Teen. Surrounded by theater her entire life, Abigail has developed a deep passion for the craft. She was recently part of the crew for A Christmas Story and The Play That Goes Wrong, where she gained valuable behind-the-scenes experience. This is her first time assistant stage managing, and she is eager to continue learning and contributing to this incredible production. Abigail looks forward to the rest of the season and is thrilled to support the talented cast and crew in Hadestown Teen!
TNP acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of the Calusa and Seminole peoples; and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of all the native people in this region.
(Conductor/Piano/Accordion) is an aspiring musician and engineer honored to have their favorite show, Hadestown, as their 24th theatrical production! Prior TNP credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. Grace is an Odyssey of the Mind competitor and will attend FGCU this fall.
(Violin) is 15 and is currently a freshman at Gulf Coast High. She is super excited to be performing as the violinist in the pit orchestra, as this is her first show at The Naples Players. She would like to thank Charlie for all of his guidance, friends and family for their support, and Jen Price for connecting her to such an amazing program. Enjoy the show!
(Substitute Violin) is a violin player who is excited and grateful to be working with TNP for the first time in the pit. This student has been playing violin for 9 years and is a junior at Aubrey Rogers High who plans to study the performing arts further in college. When they aren’t playing violin, they love to be onstage in shows, with current ones being Heathers and Bring It On, and past productions being Beauty and the Beast.
(Guitar) is a senior at Gulf Coast High. He teaches lessons, plays gigs in Naples and Fort Myers with his jazz combo, and has participated in 3 other high school pit orchestras. He will be attending the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami studying jazz guitar.
(Bass) is a senior at Gulf Coast High and attending Florida State University with a major in Jazz studies with a focus in Upright Bass. He typically plays music around town with his friends and is always looking for more opportunities to play.
(Trombone/Glockenspiel) is 17 years old. This is his first experience working with The Naples Players Academy. He plans to major in musical performance.
(Cello) is a freshman at Gulf Coast High. She is currently in the Naples Philharmonics Youth Orchestra and is Principal Cello in Collier County’s All County orchestra. She would also to thank her friends and family for supporting her throughout her theatre journey.
(Drums) is a 15-year-old freshman at Golden Gate High and has been playing drums since 7th grade. In the future, he plans to pursue music at the Manhattan School of Music or Berklee Conservatory, and go professional some time after graduating.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ALAN JAFFE
President
DENNY GLASS Vice President
OTTO IMMEL Secretary
BOB UEK Treasurer
PEGGY MONSON Immediate Past President
TED BILL
BOB BRADY
GEORGE D’ANGELO
JOAN DiLILLO
BRYCE ALEXANDER Executive Artistic Director/CEO
MOLLIE BERMAN Director of Costumes
EMILY BETTINI House Manager
JULES BRANCHE Volunteer Manager
COLE BUTCHER Production Stage Manager/ Internship Director
PAMELA LARKIN CARUSO Director of Volunteer Advancement
CHRISTIAN CONN Front of House Associate
JOHN COOPER Front of House Associate
KENZIE CURRIE Chief of Staff
DOREN DANIS Chief Financial Officer
JAMES DUGGAN Director of Patron Services
PHILLIP FAZIO Artistic Director
CINDY FINEGAN Front of House Associate
BRUCE GRAEV
ROBIN BACHE GRAY
TERRY LIBBY
PAT POLLOK
KELLEY GERAGHTY PRICE
NANCY RIBORDY
DEBORAH SMITH
CHARLES FORNARA Artistic Director - Music
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA Artistic Director - Dance
AMY HUGHES Props Director
LUKE JACONIS Box Office Manager
LANDON LIBBEY Front of House Associate
CHRISTINE MASTRANGELO Food & Beverage Manager
TAYLOR MATTHEWS Company Stage Manager
MARY ANNE McKERROW Resident Costume Designer
JULIE MEDRANO Assistant Director of Education
DAN MILLER Assistant House Manager
SUMMER PLISKOW Director of Arts Access
CRAIG PRICE Director of Community Enrichment
JEN PRICE Director of Education
DAN RAMIREZ Front of House Associate
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