Backstage Vol. 16: Calendar Girls

SPRING 2021 | V OL . 16

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TABLE OF CONTENTS OUR 68TH SEASON Season Schedule....................................06 Season Ticket Subscriptions...................07 KidzAct Summer Shows..........................10 Red Carpet Openings..............................15 Supporting Our Mission..........................42 Our Volunteers........................................50 Upcoming Auditions................................57

TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE The full guide to tonight’s performance can be found on

FEATURE ARTICLES

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Full Circle: Peggy Monson.......................12 Balancing Work & Life: Brad Brenner.......16 A Warm Welcome: Roseann Ruggiero......52

PERFORMANCE GUIDE Cast List.................................................22 Creative Team List..................................23 Meet The Playwright: Tim Firth................26 The Women's Institute............................32 Calendar Girls Around The World.............36 Cast Biographies.....................................38 Creative Team Biographies......................44

CURTAIN CALL Advertiser Index......................................58 TNP Staff & Leadership...........................59

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Full Circle

PEGGY MONSON'S RETURN TO THEATRE

Peggy Monson is no stranger to theatre. In her early 20’s, she had double majored in Theatre and English Literature and went on to grad school to study Communications. Her dream was to be a writer; possibly a theatre or movie critic.

However, upon arrival in NYC, Peggy realized it “wasn’t in the stars.”

Around the same time, life happened and she needed to be the provider. This led her straight to Wall Street and investment banking. Even this move, which some might call a drastic career change, she points out still runs parallel to theatre: “In sales it’s all about telling a story.”

After 20 years in NYC, Peggy retired and moved to sunny Naples 5 years ago. She initially wasn’t sure what she would do with all of her time. Luckily, Peggy was invited to The Naples Player’s Annual Gala by a friend. “I was hugged and kissed

by Frankenstein!” (TNP was performing

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Young Frankenstein that season). She was impressed with the fabulous gala and the young artists from KidzAct who performed that night.

Peggy was hooked and immediately thought “how can I get more involved around here?” and marched straight down to 5th Avenue to fill out a volunteer form. She quickly started her board advisory relationship with TNP and simultaneously started taking TNP’s Readers Theatre classes.

“These classes are designed for those who want to be involved in a production but maybe don’t want to be on stage.” She loved her experiences with the TNP faculty and had the feeling that her life was “just starting” when she returned to her youthful acting passion.

Peggy appreciates how well TNP connects with other organizations in the area.

“Bryce has really improved those links,” speaking about TNP’s Executive Artistic Director Bryce Alexander,

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PEGGY MONSON'S RETURN TO THEATRE Peggy Monson rehearses a scene with direction fromasBryce Alexander for Jeremy Giovinazzo Pepper in the TNP Girls production of Calendar Mamma Mia!

“and even COVID brought everyone in the community closer together.”

She is amazed at how The Naples Players was able to adapt and find safe, sensitive, and creative ways to power through COVID. As far as Calendar Girls goes, Peggy will be tackling one of the leading roles, Chris Harper, and she’s most excited to work with this team of talented women to bring this inspiring story to life.

“This play has everything: comedy, passion, and 6 crazy old ladies!”

The overarching theme of love and friendship in the story always comes back into the forefront; “Even when the women disagree and fight, their love for each other is huge.”

This will be Peggy’s very first ‘big’ performance with The Naples Players so she is looking forward to seeing it from the other side. “I’ve been involved in this capacity with volunteering; being an audience member, and donating and now the lens is totally turned around! I get to see everything from this new perspective and feel like I’m fulfilling that overall experience about what the theatre is all about.” She’s also hoping she doesn’t have any costume malfunctions...

PHOTO: 67th Season Underwriters, Peggy Monson addresses attendBruce and Robin Bache Gray ees of the The Naples Players' 2020 Front & Center Gala

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Break from Reality

BALANCING WORK & LIFE THROUGH ART

Former Wall Street financial professional Brad Brenner has been acting with The Naples Players (TNP) since 2015. He originally started honing his craft in childhood, and carried on through his college theatre program; but later on life became “mostly work, work, work” in NYC. Brad had a brief break from TNP when he went to work in Asia but didn’t waste any time getting back onstage upon returning to Naples.

He and his wife both perform with the company and their first encounter with TNP consisted of an awesome tour given by one of the theatre’s staff. They were taken by how professional the staff and facilities are. Soon after, their first volunteer experience began with Catch Me If

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You Can when they were crew workers.

They could see just how talented and dedicated all of the costume and set shops were. "Everything is top quality and they really do it right. This platform really allows you to do your thing well."

Brad observed right away that it’s more than just shows. All of the resources the theatre has are put into the community for people who can really benefit. Take the KidzAct actors, for example.

“This theatre program gives kids the opportunity to develop with professional adults. There’s a synergy there; everyone is learning from each other.”

A seasoned TNP actor, Brad will tell you that the incredible sets make the acting experience second to none here.

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Brad Brenner performs in TNP's production of My Fair Lady

“When you walk onto the set you feel the part."

My Fair Lady had a two story house that moved back and forth; I could feel myself developing that character more than if you just had a desk and a chair.”

Along with the larger-than-life sets is the overall acting environment at The Naples Players. “There are no prima donnas here.

Most of the time, half the cast had been a lead previously but they are excited to do ensemble work, too. There’s a great synergy and camaraderie and there’s never an instance of ‘I can’t believe so and so got the part.’ Everyone is so professional.

During Chicago, one actor told us he wanted to spoof in the last scene of the final performance….we all looked at him and said ‘Dear God no! You’ll never work here again!’”

particular play is the “potential for messages.” Brad’s hoping to affect the audience most when he reads the famous poetry that his character John writes about the women of Yorkshire.

“Bryce talks about making people get out of their lives for a while,” he said, speaking of Bryce Alexander, TNP Executive Artistic Director and Calendar Girls Director.

After the unpredictable year that 2020 was, Brad and the rest of the cast are enjoying the opportunity to be on stage and out of their day-to-day lives for a while to become the endearing cast of Calendar Girls.

At the forefront of his mind for Calendar Girls is the fact that he’s “dead by page 30.” What he’s most excited about for this

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Scenic Designer MADELINE PURSELL

Associate Scenic Designer KENNY DUECKER

Costume Designer DOT AUCHMOODY

Sound Designer NICHOLAS HERNANDEZ

Lighting Designer DAVIS VANDE STEEG

Properties Lead JUDI MASCIARELLI

Stage Manager MAYA KLEINSORGE

Season Dramaturg RICKI BAKER

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CAST

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) Marie.......................................................................................................JO ATKINSON Ruth.....................................................................................................GERRIE BENZING John…...................................................................................................BR AD BRENNER Elaine......................................................................................................HAYLEY BURNS Lawrence…............................................................................................JOSHUA EVANS Celia…............................................................................................DARLYNE FR ANKLIN Understudy…...............................................................................................CINDY HILE Rod….....................................................................................................PAUL LOPRESTI Jessie…..............................................................................................DARLENE MILLER Chris…..........................................................................................PEGGY MONSON Annie…......................................................................................... PAULE T TE OLI VA Lady Cravenshire / Brenda Hulse….................................................ROSEANN RUGGIERO Liam…................................................................................................NORMAN TOBACK Cora…....................................................................................................JACKIE WEINER

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CREATIVE TEAM Assistant Director..............................................................................ROBIN BACHE GRAY Assistant Stage Managers......................................... A LIVI A CROSS, N A NCY H AYER Sound Supervisor.....................................................................BR ADLEY VAN HOUTEN Audio Engineer..........................................................................GR AYSON MORENO Deck Chief.....................................................................................................MANDA SMITH Backstage Crew.......................................................................................CAROLYN D’ARCO, KURA ROBINSON, PAMELA CARUSO Audio Assistant....................................................................................CARL A BROOKS Light Board Operators.............................................DEB WESOLOWSKI, CHRIS MCLAUGHLIN Fly Rail...........................................................................CAROLYN D'ARCO, NANCY HAYER Wardrobe Supervisor..............................................................................CARL A BROOKS Dressers.....................................................................CHRISTINE BOUTELL, CARLA BROOKS, PAMELA CARUSO, K AY HARKIN, DEBRON KELLER MCCARTNEY, ANNIE ROSEMOND, ANDREA TANNER Properties..........................CHRISTINE BOUTELL, L AURIE HEAVER, GABRIELLE L ANSDEN Scenic Construction & Painting......................BOB ACKLEY, DICK BRYCE, KEVIN BUJA, ALIVIA CROSS, ALDO D’ACUNZO, SID DAVIS, ED EZRINE, JOE FEMIA, TAMMY HARRIS, ED HECKERT, SANDY KEELER, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, SCOTT SIMMEN, JEFF SMITH Costume Construction.......................................K AREN BRINKMAN, JAMIELYNN BUCCI, PATRICIA DEVINE, LAURIE HEAVER, JOAN LAUGHLIN, JEAN SNYDER, MARK VANAGAS

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MEET THE PLAYWRIGHT

Tim F rth Firth was born in Frodsham, England and spent much of his time at school writing songs. But shortly before going off to Cambridge, he took a course where he was required to write dialogue.

That’s when he decided to become a writer.

After Cambridge, Firth was invited to meet Alan Ayckbourn and was commissioned to write a play. His one-act play was a success and led to the commissioning of a full-length play from Ayckbourn, Neville’s Island, which later transferred to London’s renowned West End. The play has been seen around the world and has been in almost continuous production since its premiere.

Along with his father, Gordon, Firth created a children’s audio book that later became a hugely successful TV series subsequently named one of the Greatest Children’s TV Shows of All Time. And the stage version of Firth’s TV movie The Flint Street Nativity became hugely successful.

Calendar Girls, adapted by Firth from his own film, found favor with audiences across the UK during its 2008/09 tour, and in the process broke the all-time British box office record for a play and continued to sell out during its West End residency. In 2010, the hit comedy embarked on a UK tour and has since been produced worldwide.

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2013 marked the premiere of Firth’s first solo musical, This Is My Family, for which he wrote book, lyrics, and music. It premiered in June 2013 and subsequently went on a UK national tour. The show won the UK Theatre Award for Best New Musical.

The Girls directed by Firth and cowritten with Gary Barlow opened in 2017 and was nominated for three Olivier Awards. As Calendar Girls: The Musical, it had a national tour in 2018.

In 2017, Firth’s new musical The Band premiered at the Manchester Opera House, prior to a national tour, moving to the West End in 2018.

Tim’s film credits include Calendar Girls (2002) that won a British Comedy Award and Kinky Boots (2004), Best International Film, Florida Film Festival.

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Ironically, my mum cut a piece out of the paper when the story first broke. Her interest was pricked not only by the story but by the fact it took place in the village where, for the last 40 years, we had been going on holiday.

What challenges were there in adapting the story for the stage?

To avoid the structure becoming linear and stringy I felt the answer was to keep a limit on locations. Fortunately, there was an obvious location - the village hall; this kept the focus where it needed to be…on the women. Instead of the women going out to the world, the world came to the women.

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What are the special or memorable moments in the play?

The stage show grew over several years before I finally settled on the printed text.

That’s what I love about theatre - the ability to hone and refine. There is however always the fear you may eventually whittle your totem pole down to a toothpick.

There were about five scenes in the original show that gradually got phased out including when a pair of hikers stumbled across the girls in the sunflowers. The WOW wreath moment came to me three years after the show had been running in the UK, when I was sitting in the stalls watching the Australian rehearsals.

s getting such Were there any problem ‘bare all’? high caliber actresses to Initially there is always reserve. Then a group spirit kicks in, the same spirit as must have prevailed during the shooting of the original calendar.

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Royal Ties Queen Mary invited Madge Watt, founder of the first Women’s Institute (WI) in Great Britain, to form a WI at Sandringham, and the Queen became its President. This tradition was followed by future members of the Royal family. HM Queen Elizabeth II became a WI member in 1943 when she was still Princess Elizabeth; her Mother was President of Sandringham WI. Her Majesty The Queen is still President of Sandringham WI. HRH The Countess of Wessex, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, and Princess Anne are members as well.

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BIOGR APHIES

Jo Atkinson (Marie) first joined The Naples Players in 1977. Her favorite roles with TNP (in that century) were Eliza/My Fair Lady and Corie/Barefoot in the Park. More recently, she has enjoyed being a part of the ensemble of Love, Loss and What I Wore and Always a Bridesmaid.

Love and thanks to all her family for their support of “Grandma’s” need to be creative – especially her husband’s patience with The British Invasion on the homefront!

Gerrie Benzing ( Ruth) is thrilled to be making her acting debut at T he Naples Player s.

She recently appeared as Theresa in The Studio Players production of Circle Mirror Transformation. She is very active in theater in the Fort Myers/Cape Coral area and has appeared in Miss Witherspoon, Best Man, and Play On at the Lab Theater, Maid Marion and The Marriage Counselor at Theater Conspiracy, The Full Monty at New Phoenix Theater, and numerous productions at the Cultural Park Theater. Favorite past roles include Sheree/ Dixie Swim Club, Bella/Angel Street, Veta/ Harvey, and Christine/The Bad Seed. Gerrie wants to thank Director Bryce Alexander for this opportunity and is looking forward to getting to know the TNP theater family.

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Brad Brenner (John) is pleased to be p er f o r ming aga in w i t h TNP! He has performed in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey in The Rimers of Eldritch, A View from the Bridge, The Miracle Worker, and many others. He has performed in Coney Island Christmas, My Fair Lady, Sister Act, Miracle on 34th Street, Chicago, and Footloose with The Naples Players. Brad is happy to be part of the wonderful TNP family!

He thanks his wife Christine Mastrangelo who currently puts up with his nonsense, and his twin daughters Erin and Kelsey who used to put up with it.

Hayley Burns (Elaine) is thankful and excited to be making her TNP debut! She has fond memories of her years in youth theater in southeast Michigan where her favorite role was as “Available Jones” in Li’l Abner (a play that certainly didn’t stand the test of time). She would like to thank The Naples Players for seeing her inner “theater kid” spark and giving her something to look forward to after the past strange year. Endless gratitude to her dad for his unyielding support of all her pursuits. Dedicated to her mom, who was her first audience and best improv partner, and is missed every day.

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Joshua Evans (Lawrence) was born in Naples, Florida. He moved to Miami to live with his aunt to attend New World School of the Arts and study acting and theatre. After graduation, he was accepted to AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts and made the move to Los Angeles, California to attend for further training. Within the 2 semesters he has attended so far, he has made connections with voice recording and t v production company BangZoom entertainment, and is now represented by Atlas Talent for voiceover work.

Due to the pandemic, Josh now finds himself back in his hometown to hone his craft and continue learning through new experiences.

Darlyne Franklin (Celia) is a career comedy writer. She was one of the early pioneers of interactive theater. In 1992, she wrote and produced Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding which is still in production today! She is a graduate of the sketch writing programs at UCB and Second City in Los Angeles. Last year she wrote and performed sketch comedy in the Tobye Theater and was Claire in Neil Simon's Rumors at The New Phoenix Theater in Fort Myers. This is her second time in a “stage play” in over 30 years. Thanks to her husband Paul for all his support and encouragement.

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Cindy Hile (Understudy) is pleased to be performing again at The Naples Players, having previously appeared in Guys and Dolls and Reader s Theatre. She recently appeared at The Studio Players as Margaret/Walter Cronkite is Dead and has performed at The Marco Players, Bonita Center for the Arts, The Lab Theater, and in commercials and independent films.

Cindy is a tap dancer and performs with the Recreation Tappers of SWFL. A special thanks to her husband Bob for his encouragement, to Diane for her teaching and guidance, and to Bryce for this very special opportunity!

Paul LoPresti (Rod) Paul is excited to per form on The Naples Players’ stage again.

Per forming recently at The Marco Players theatre in one of his favorite roles as Paul Verrall in Born Yesterday, The Spirit of Bay Manor, and The Bare Truth. He has performed in several musicals at TNP in the productions of Guys and Dolls, The Music Man, and Miracle on 34th Street to name a few. He would like to thank E.J. and his family for their support.

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Darlene Miller (Jessie) has acted since age 18, earning her SAG card in the 1990’s. After moving to Naples in 1976 and performing at Gulfview Middle, then the old Kon-Tiki theater, business commitments intervened. She’s enjoyed being a longtime member and subscriber. Her last foray at TNP was Love, Loss, and What I Wore in 2015. She is delighted to be a part of The Naples Players and thanks her very supportive husband Mark.

Peggy Monson (Chris) is excited to make her debut with The Naples Players. In the last century she played Jenny Diver/ The Threepenny Opera, Lysistrata/Lysistrata, Mrs. Antrobus/Skin of Our Teeth and Serafina Delle Rose/The Rose Tattoo. Then came a brief 25-yr. gig in banking on Wall Street. She thanks Ray Marasco for introducing her to the Naples Players family, Diane Davis for teaching her trust, Jessica Walck for teaching her truth, and Jim Monson for his incomprehensible love and support.

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Paulette Oliva (Annie) is thrilled to be performing with The Naples Players and this amazing group of women! She has per formed at numerous regional theatres and Off-Broadway. Favorite shows and roles include: Gypsy/Mama Rose, Sister Act/Mother Superior, Master Class/ Maria Callas, Carrie/Mother, The King and I/ Anna, Sweeney Todd/Mrs. Lovett and the East Coast regional premiere of Next to Normal/ Diana. Paulette has invested in the recent Broadway productions of Rocky the Musical, and last season’s Tony Award nominee for best musical – The Prom. When not performing, her “Calendar” is busy with her “Ideal Husband” Pete McClung, and 3 beautiful daughters – Cristin, Caitlin, and Emily!

Roseann Ruggiero (Lady Cravenshire/Brenda Hulse) recently in TNP’s Footloose and Bye Bye Birdie, Roseann has studied acting with among others - Uta Hagen and Bill Hickey. A transplant from NJ, she has been an actor and director for many years. Favorite roles include: Clairee/Steel Magnolias, Nora/Love, Loss and What I Wore, Felicia Dantine/I Hate Hamlet.

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Norman Toback (Liam) is thrilled to be back at The Naples Players once again. He appeared with TNP Readers Theatre as Dave in Opposites Attract and most recently was cast by The Lemon Bay Playhouse as Harry in Prisoner of Second Avenue. He is grateful to the cast and crew for making him feel welcome! He thanks his wife, Ilona and daughter, Caryn for all their support and encouragement.

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Jackie Weiner (Cora) is thrilled to have joined TNP in the past year per forming vir tually as Ginger in Becky’s New Car. Ecstatic to be performing live on stage as Cora in Calendar Girls.

Jackie has been involved in theater both on and off the stage including voiceover since moving from the UK over two decades ago.

She would like to thank TNP for giving her the opportunity to perform in this inspiring true story. Her amazing cast and crew, so fun!

And finally, big hugs and thanks to her family for their love, patience, and understanding of commitment.

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Creative Team Bryce Alexander ( Director) has worked at

theatres around the country including the Guthrie Theatre, Denver Center Theatre Company, Colorado Shakes, At-Hand NYC, and many more. With a reputation in community engagement, accessible programming, organizational development, and high-quality production standards, he has ushered TNP into the next generation. Since joining The Naples Players five years ago, the organization has more than doubled annual subscriptions; served 30% more students per year; seen significant gains in contributions; initiated a “wellness through the arts” program that serves many historically underserved populations through theatre and improv therapy; offers “sensory friendly” productions throughout the season; and started a major movement in partnerships with other community non-profits and business around Greater Naples.

Dot Auchmoody ( C o s t um e D e s i g n e r ) i s celebrating her 19th season as the Resident Costume Designer for The Naples Players. This has been a season like no other to say the least. In spite of all the challenges that we have faced, it has brought home to all of us that we are a family.

We are thankful for the volunteers that have helped in this difficult time and for those who couldn't join us but sent their encouragement.

A special shout out to Bryce and the Board of Directors for their leadership in helping us keep involved in this community we love.

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Alivia Cross (she/hers) ( A sst. Stage Manager) is a stage manager and scenic artist hailing from Maine who r e c e n t l y m o ve d t o t h e Naples area. Calendar Girls is Alivia’s first show with The Naples Players and she is glad to be a part of the team. As a recent graduate of Wheaton College with a degree in Technical Theatre, she is proud to be back in the theatre industry after a year-long reprieve. In addition to her ASM position, Alivia enjoys volunteering in the scene shop at The Naples Players.

Kenny Duecker (Assoc. Scenic Designer) is very excited to finally open Calendar Girls! He is currently a senior studying Scenic Design at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He would like to thank Madeline, Todd, Mike, Chase, and all the volunteers who help put this show together!

Dan Granke ( Intimacy Director) is a Director, Fight Director, and Intimacy Director based in Tampa, FL. Their Intimacy Direction has appeared at Urbanite Theatre, Tampa Repertory Theatre, American Stage, Opera Orlando, and St. Petersburg Opera. They are certified as an Intimacy Director with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators.

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BIOGR APHIES Robin Bache Gray (Asst. Director) returns to The Naples Players in a new role and is thrilled to be back involved in LIVE Theater!!!

Previously, she has worked backstage on many of TNP’s productions - most notably Legally Blonde and Chicago - along with being seen onstage as Mrs. Michaelis in The Great Gatsby. Thank you to Bryce A. and TNP for this opportunity to develop additional theater skills. Many thanks to my husband who supports my interests and keeps things together at home. I love you, B! Nancy Hayer (Asst. Stage Manager) While intending to buy a ticket for The Great Gatsby, Nancy instead decided to become more involved in the theater and volunteer. She has served as backstage run crew for The Great Gatsby, and She Loves Me, dresser for Making God Laugh, and assistant stage manager for Yours, Truly.

Nicholas Hernandez (Sound Designer) is the current sound intern for the spring season at The Naples Players. He has worked on Footloose, The Sound of Music, Chicago, and The Music Man. He is very thankful for the opportunity to assist with sound design from The Naples Players’ staff and especially Bradley Van Houten. This is his last production as the sound intern. Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show!

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Maya Kleinsorge (she/hers) (Stage Manager) is thankful to be back for Calendar Girls. She was recently seen as an ASM for Footloose with TNP. Currently Maya is also an Administrative Intern for Gulfshore Playhouse during the day; and she recently worked as Company Manager and House Manager at Peterborough Players in 2019. She is a recent graduate of Michigan State University where she acquired a BFA in Advertising and two minors in Theatre and Arts & Cultural Management. Maya would not be here without the gracious support of her family and friends! mayakleinsorge.com Judi Masciarelli (Properties) joined the many

volunteers at The Naples Players in 2014, assisting in the scene shop.

C ombining her gr aphic arts background, interior design and love for transforming unique bargains, she found her niche in the props area and has worked on productions including Young Frankenstein, My Fair Lady, Miracle on 34th Street, Oklahoma, The Music Man and Bell, Book and Candle, Guys & Dolls, White Christmas, and She Loves Me. Originally from Gloucester, MA, Judi enjoys Naples and TNP with her author husband, Jim.

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Creative Team Madeline Pursell (S c e ni c D e s i g n e r ) i s a New York based designer.

Credits: The Great Gatsby ( The Naples Players), Cabaret (Players Guild of Leonia), Peter and the Starcatcher (The Naples Players, Assoc.), West Side Story (Players Guild of Leonia, Assoc.), Ripcord (The Naples Players, Asst.), and Young Jean Lee's Safety Net (NYU/TSOA, Asst.). Assistant Designer for Studio HIP Lan dscape Architecture.

Graduate of NYU Tisch Drama Production & Design Studio. She would like to thank Mike, Chase, and all the scene shop volunteers for their hard work putting this show together.

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Davis Vande Steeg (Lighting Designer) is returning to The Naples Players for his debut as a designer for Calendar Girls.

Prior to working with us, he was last season's Lighting Intern working under Craig Walck where he designed and co-designed numerous shows including; Escanaba in da Moonlight, Making God Laugh, Bye Bye Birdie, and She Loves Me. Having graduated from Iowa State University in 2019, Davis is looking to pursue a master's degree in Lighting Design in the fall of 2022.

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Get Involved VOLUNTEERING AT TNP We have over 20 volunteer positions available throughout the year. No experience is necessary, just an eagerness to be involved. Additionally, volunteers have the opportunity to become members of the theatre. This gives volunteers voting privileges, discounts on education and tickets, and even free TNP swag!

ACTORS & ACTRESSES Come try out for a show! All of our performers are volunteers, with each cast being a mix of veterans, newcomers and novices.

BACKSTAGE CREW Fly rail, audio assistant, running crew, spotlight operator, board operator...the behindthe-scenes opportunities are endless!

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Greet patrons, take tickets, work concessions, hand out programs and point out seats. Be the first friendly face patrons see and experience!

Assist with repairs, alterations, sewing, ironing, steaming, buttons, hems...you name it! All of our costumes for every performance are made on site!

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Over 600 volunteers logged 62,919 hours during our 2019-2020 season! That’s more than

seven years of time donated in just one season!

Volunteer Hours Logged From May 1, 2019 thru April 30, 2020 500 + HOURS Hildegard Carney Jack Cole Sid Davis

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A Warm Welcome FEELING RIGHT AT HOME WITH TNP

A New Jersey native, Roseann Ruggiero has been doing theatre since she was 13 years old.

Before she retired and dyed her hair purple, she was an executive assistant in NYC; but she always acted throughout. She absolutely loves theatre and has been involved in it her whole life.

for TNP so he gave her a tour of the facilities and she was really impressed. She moved in November of 2019 and was volunteering with the theatre by December. As a matter of fact, before moving from New Jersey, she had already made her appointment to audition for Bye Bye Birdie.

Previously on a producing board for 21 years, Roseann has done just about every job a theatre has to offer. She points out that “one of the joys of theatre is

Roseann’s mom and sister moved to Naples first but she wasn’t far behind. First, she had to make sure there was a good theatre in Naples. As fate would have it, someone she knew from New Jersey designed sets

collaboration.”

She tells parents all the time that “Theatre is the most democratic hobby you can have.

Every age, every ilk; everyone is treated as an

Roseann (6th from the left) and the cast of Footloose on stage in Baker Park in February 2021

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New Year, New You

Roseann Ruggiero (middle) performs during the outdoor produciton of Footloose in February 2021

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equal. It’s the best hobby for kids. In theatre you study to prepare for a role.” Also, you meet all kinds of interesting people. She has friends in their 20’s and friends in their 80’s because theatre covers such a broad demographic.

cent example from their run of Footloose at Baker Park. “There were three young children playing in the park who just stopped what they were doing and sat there and watched. You could tell they had never seen live theatre before.

What really struck Roseann about The Naples Players was that they “welcomed me with open arms. You walk in and they see your commitment to the craft and that you’re interested and you’re just a member.” She’s continually impressed with how professional everyone is.

We weren’t even in costumes

“The organization handles difficult situations with a lot of class and is always gracious to their clients. It helps that the facility is beautiful too!”

and it wasn’t just the dance numbers, they were enthralled with everything. We lit a spark about live theatre.”

Looking ahead, Roseann is excited for Calendar Girls and jokingly says she “wants to know if she can take her curtain call topless!” She has more family moving to the area in the coming months and is excited for them to share in her performances as audience members.

She added that she’s “met great people” among the directors and staff, pointing out that they are “people who treat their people with respect.”

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UPCOMING AUDITIONS

The Naples Players’ auditions are open to all interested persons, regardless of experience.

All that is required is the desire to be involved in a production and the willingness to commit your time and effort to the project. Rehearsals are typically five nights a week for 4-6 weeks before production.

Reading sides, preparation guides and other information about auditions can be found on our website or by using the info below.

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Upcoming Audition Dates Boeing, Boeing Saturday, July 24th Noon-4:00 p.m.

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Saturday, September 11th Noon-4:00 p.m.

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2020-2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DENNY GLASS

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ROBIN BACHE GRAY

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TNP STAFF (ALPHABETICAL ORDER) PAMELA ABBOTT Assistant House Manager

BRYCE ALEXANDER Executive Artistic Director

DOT AUCHMOODY Resident Costume Designer

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PAMELA LARKIN CARUSO

TREVOR LONG

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KENZIE CURRIE Education Stage Manager

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