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Welcome to SEASON 72
As the curtain rises on our 2025–2026 season, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for a remarkable year of growth, celebration, and reconnection.
Last season marked our return to our newly renovated home on 5th Avenue South—and what a homecoming it was. From several sold-out productions to an explosion in class enrollment and education offerings, our theatre was once again filled with laughter, learning, and the unmistakable energy of a community coming together. More than just a physical transformation, our space became a launching pad for new ideas, renewed relationships, and a reimagined future.
Through powerful partnerships with hospitals, schools, law enforcement, and local organizations, we expanded our reach beyond the stage—bringing the healing and connective power of theatre to places where it’s needed most.
At The Naples Players, every seat, every story, and every applause is part of something bigger—a shared commitment to building community through exceptional access to the power of theatre. Welcome to Season 72!
OUR MISSION
At The Naples Players, we build community through exceptional access to the power of theatre.
OUR VISION
We envision TNP as a cultural hub that leads a shift in the national perception of how theatres can impact their communities.
TICKETS & SHOW TIMES
Arts Access FOR ALL
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES & PROGRAMS
Our Arts Access program provides opportunities and resources for community members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to participate in our unparalleled, high-quality theatrical arts experiences.
Visit the ACCESS CONCIERGE in the lobby to learn more!
PERFORMANCE ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES:
WHEELCHAIR SEATING & PARKING
ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES
SENSORY-FRIENDLY BOOTH
SIGN LANGUAGE
BRAILLE PERFORMANCE GUIDES
LARGE PRINT PERFORMANCE GUIDES
ACCESSIBLE GUIDES
SENSORY BAGS
RELAXED PERFORMANCES
COLLIER COUNTY CULTURE MEANS BUSINESS.
Visualizing OUR IMPACT
So far in 2025, we’ve already reached incredible milestones together. We officially launched our new full-time Academy of Dramatic Arts — welcoming the very first class of students into a program that will shape the next generation of artists and leaders. Our renovated theatre was also featured on America by Design, earning national recognition as one of the most innovative arts facilities in the country. These achievements reflect the momentum we’ve built, and they mark just the beginning of what promises to be another transformative year for The Naples Players and our community.
THROUGH AUGUST OF 2025...
PERFORMANCES
40,747 audience members
272 performances
92% would recommend TNP
70% full-time residents
EDUCATION & ACCESS
EDUCATION & ACCESS
28 full-time students
551 after school students
46 community partners
2,940 wellness participants
VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS
30+ positions
701 active volunteers
56,304 volunteer hours
295 total new volunteers
Company of Man of La Mancha Photo by Naples Creative.
SPOTLIGHT ON
CHRISTIAN SYDNEY
Young Couple Finds Family at THE NAPLES PLAYERS CONN
Christian and Sydney Conn may have both grown up in Naples, but for years they walked right past The Naples Players without ever stepping inside. That changed in December 2021, when their plans to celebrate their one-year anniversary took an unexpected turn. Their original idea — a holiday murder-mystery train ride — was canceled. Instead, they bought tickets to A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at TNP.
What they didn’t expect was to be swept into a world that would soon become central to their lives. The glow of holiday lights, dinner downtown, and the charm of the TNP Festival of Trees in the theater’s lobby made the night unforgettable. “We were enchanted,” Sydney recalls. “It felt like discovering a whole new part of Naples we hadn’t known existed.”
The Festival has since become one of their favorite traditions, and readers can find
more information about this year’s Festival of Trees in the ad on page 29.
Sydney’s Path Backstage
When Sydney, an English graduate from FGCU, wasn’t cast in a show on her first audition with TNP in 2023, she joined her husband in a stage management class. She quickly discovered the energy of stage management and volunteered behind scenes with 42nd Street, leading her next role as assistant stage manager for Death of A Salesman.
This fall, Sydney returns as ASM for And Then There Were None, working behind the scenes every night to ensure rehearsals and performances stay on track.
Christian Steps Onstage
Christian’s TNP journey began in 2023, when he landed a major role in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. In 2024, he appeared in Harvey — both productions
staged while TNP’s season was hosted offsite at Naples United Church of Christ due to renovations at the main theater.
That summer, he stepped into the newly renovated Kizzie Theater on backstage crew for 42nd Street, his first time back inside the refreshed building and the very first production in the new theater. Since then, he’s embraced both onstage and backstage opportunities. This fall, he appears as Byron in Ada and the Engine.
He also joined TNP staff as part of the Box Office team, where he shares his enthusiasm with visitors strolling along 5th Avenue. “For many, it’s their first time in our beautiful theater,” he says. “I love telling them about our productions, taking them into the Kizzie Theater, and watching their faces light up. A lot of them come back as season ticket holders or even volunteers. It’s so rewarding.”
More Than a Stage
For Christian and Sydney, TNP has become much more than a place to volunteer — it’s become a second family.
“We spend four or five nights a week here during a production,” Sydney says. “It’s a huge time commitment, but you come back because of the people. When I returned to crew And Then There Were None after being away for six months, it was like reuniting with old friends.”
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Christian adds, “The community here is joyful and supportive. It’s fulfilling to be part of something that brings people together and creates lasting memories.”
Shared Passions
Their love of storytelling stretches beyond the stage. Both are avid players of Dungeons & Dragons, which Christian jokes has made him a better actor. “You have to improvise and build characters on the fly — it’s great training for theatre.”
They also share an interest in medieval history, costumes, and fantasy. Renaissance fairs and conventions like Miami’s Florida Supercon are part of their calendar.
And while Christian is drawn to performance, Sydney pours her creativity into writing. She has completed a novel and several plays, setting herself the ambitious goal of collecting 50 rejection letters from publishers. She’s already at 37. “She writes a thousand words a day,” Christian says proudly. “I know she’ll be a published playwright one day.”
Looking Ahead
As a young married couple, Christian and Sydney see their time at TNP not just as volunteering but as building a shared life around creativity, community, and friendship. Even between productions, they find themselves talking about their theatre family at home.
And this fall, their connection deepens even further. With Christian on stage in Ada and the Engine and Sydney backstage for And Then There Were None, The Naples Players truly will be their home away from home.
“The Naples Players is redefining what community theatre means. The quality is outstanding, but the heart is what keeps you coming back. A performance can make you laugh, cry, or think differently about the world. Sydney and I are just grateful to be a part of that — and we hope to inspire others to come experience it too.”
Christian Conn
STILL AMAZING After All These Years!
Has it really been more than 80 years? Based on the 1939 novel, the first stage version of And Then There Were None debuted in 1943. As they say, do the math!
How do we account for the enduring popularity of this play where all but one character dies a terrible death?
Firstly, the plot is masterful. Agatha Christie’s ingenious closed-circle mystery keeps audiences engaged and enthralled. The idea of ten strangers stranded on an island being killed off one by one creates unrelenting suspense.
Christie’s story is carefully structured: each character’s fate builds more tension, suspicion, fear, and paranoia. Who will be next? And why? And who’s the murderer?
The brisk pace keeps us enthralled from start to finish.
The play’s exploration of justice, guilt, and morality allows it to resonate across time and cultures. Each stranger harbors a dark personal secret, bears its shame, and fears exposure. The idea of inescapable fate and torment elevates the play far above the typical whodunit—it’s a deep psychological thriller.
Over the decades, productions have modernized the staging and direction to appeal to new audiences. Some revivals use the darker original ending, while others keep the 1943 happy ending. Innovative directors have played with lighting, sound and set design as well to heighten the play’s eerie atmosphere.
Despite the modifications, And Then There Were None is as alive today as it was when it was first produced in 1943. However, the same can’t be said for the cast!
We are honored to be a part of the renovation team, thank you to The Naples Players for your partnership.
Agatha Christie
And Then There Were None, 1945
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Meet THE CAST
Female Understudy
JO ATKINSON (Mrs. Rogers) 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; Always a Bridesmaid; Calendar Girls; and Laugh, Cry, Pee, Repeat. Love and thanks to all her family for their continued support of “mom’s/“grandma’s” need to be creative – especially her husband’s patience with “Dinners…and then there were none!”
BOB CAPPETTA (William Blore) is thrilled to return to the TNP stage following his recent performances in Death of a Salesman and Clue: On Stage, the latter of which was clearly inspired by this very story. Other recent SWFL credits include Saturday Night Fever (Belle Theatre), and both Jekyll and Hyde and Into the Woods (New Phoenix Theatre). Favorite Chicago area credits include Stage Kiss, The Book of Liz, Dangerous Corner, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He extends heartfelt thanks to his wife, Kathleen, for her unwavering love and support, and to his students at FSW for inspiring him every day.
ANDREW CILIBERTO (Fred Narracott) is delighted to be back in his third production on TNP’s stage. His previous TNP performances were in Barefoot In The Park and Our Town. Andrew’s acting pursuits in our theater communities has led to multiple performances at The Studio Players’ Joan Jenks Auditorium and Marco Island Center of the Arts. “My sincere thanks to Marcus Dean Fuller for the opportunity in my return to TNP’s stage. Additional thanks to the crew and support staff in making this classic production a success; and very special thank you to Deborah and Mac for their neverending support over the years.”
ALANNA DACHILLE (Vera Claythorne) is so excited to be back on the TNP stage! Past TNP roles include Cassie Cooper/Rumors, Diane Lorimer/42nd Street, and Nurse Kelly/Harvey. A graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA), she also trained at T. Schreiber Studio and Michael Howard Studios. Some past New York credits
include Cecily Cardew/The Importance of Being Earnest, Amy/Little Women, and Peaseblossom/A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as appearances in original NY plays and various independent films. Most recently, she workshopped an original play at The Actors Studio (New York). Alanna thanks her Mom, Dad, and her family for their unwavering love and support. IG: @alannamarie92
JACLYN DILLS (Female Understudy) the understudy for the show, normally goes by Jax. She is really excited to be rejoining TNP. She hasn’t done any work here since she was in high school. She recently moved back to Naples after going to school at Florida Atlantic University. She recently worked on A Chorus Line as an assistant stage manager with FAU’s Department of Theatre and Dance. She is excited to be back doing work here in town and hopes you love the show as much as she does.
MASON FULLER (Anthony Marston) This is Mason’s first performance at The Naples Players, and first production ever! He’s excited to get up on stage and give acting a try in And Then There Were None
KEVIN KENNEALLY (Rogers) is happy to be part of this wonderful production. Favorite TNP roles include: Porter/The Hallelujah Girls, Abner Dillon/42nd Street, Clarence and others/It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play, Jacob Marley/A Christmas Carol , Mr. Maraczek/She Loves Me, Judge Group/Miracle on 34th Street, Colonel Gilweather/Something’s Afoot, and Underling/The Drowsy Chaperone. Special thanks to Diane Davis for her teaching and insight; to Linda for her love and support; and to all involved, both on stage and off, for making this such an enjoyable experience!
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JO ATKINSON
Mrs. Rogers
BOB CAPPETTA
William Blore
ANDREW CILIBERTO
Fred Narracott
ALANNA DACHILLE
Vera Claythorne
JACLYN DILLS
MASON FULLER
Anthony Marston
KEVIN KENNEALLY Rogers
JOHN McGONIGLE
General Mackenzie
BRIAN MUNIZ
Dr. Armstrong
CYNTHIA SEPICH
Emily Brent
ASEEM UPADHYAY Philip Lombard
PERRY VENTRO
Sir Lawrence Wargrave
Meet THE CAST
JOHN McGONIGLE (General Mackenzie) is pleased to make his second appearance with TNP this year following his portrayal of the Padre in Man of La Mancha . Other stage credits include Scrooge/Marley/Scrooge & Marley, Treves/The Elephant Man, Manuel/Fawlty Towers, and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot/Black Coffee. Musical credits include Harold Hill/The Music Man, Henry Higgins/ My Fair Lady, Dexter/High Society, Nathan/Guys and Dolls, and El Gallo/The Fantasticks. When not on stage you’ll find John hanging lights, working spotlights, or volunteering in the front of house at TNP. John would like to thank Marcus for his casting and amazing direction. John dedicates this performance to his family, and wife, Karen, who is on the crew making sure we all sound and look marvelous.
BRIAN MUNIZ (Dr. Armstrong) is pleased to return to TNP’s stage in this captivating production of And Then There Were None. He first stepped onto the stage last year with Almost, Maine followed by Death of a Salesman, because nothing says fun new hobby like existential drama. What began as an uncertain audition has grown into a real passion, and he is grateful for every chance to continue learning, growing, and pretending to be other people. Brian is honored to help bring this story to life. Thank you to our crew and cast, and to all in the theatre community who make it possible for voices and stories like this to be heard – including you, reader.
CYNTHIA SEPICH (Emily Brent) is excited to return to the mainstage after appearing in last season’s Harvey. You may also have seen her as one of TNP’s friendly usher team during the past two seasons. Recent credits include Diana/Lend Me a Tenor, Vanessa/Tainted Love, and Virginia Noyes/It’s Only a Play, all at The Studio Players. She’s
also appeared at Stage-It in Bonita Springs, Marco Players, and Arts Center Theater on Marco Island. She looks forward to bringing this deliciously nasty character to life. Thanks to my friends for your encouragement, and to our cast and crew for making the magic. Enjoy the show!
ASEEM UPADHYAY (Philip Lombard) has been fascinated with Agatha Christie since high school and has read almost every book she has ever written. To be a part of this classic production on stage has been a dream come true. He was most recently seen as Ensemble/Sweeney Todd and Jesus/Jesus Christ Superstar at The Lab (Fort Myers). Other notable credits include Captain Phoebus/ The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Bo Decker/Bus Stop, Lyman Sanderson/Harvey, Charles Bingley/ Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, and Simon/ The Game’s Afoot among others. Delighted to be surrounded by an uber-talented cast and crew, he would like to thank his family back home in India for their unending support. Welcome to Soldier Island, and make sure to remember the rhyme! IG: @justameesa
PERRY VENTRO (Sir Lawrence Wargrave) is thrilled to be joining the cast of And Then There Were None – especially under the direction of Marcus Dean Fuller! Previous productions with TNP: Charley/Death Of A Salesman, Harry MacAfee/ Bye Bye Birdie, Chester McKee/The Great Gatsby, and Ensemble/Guys and Dolls. Past productions with The Studio Players: Arnold/Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song Trilogy and Hilly/Clark Gable Slept Here. He has also enjoyed performing in Bob Brady’s Cabarets that have included musical tributes to Cole Porter, Steven Sondheim, and Kander and Ebb. He has had an Interior Design business for more than 25 years and is also currently a realtor with Weichert Realtors.
Meet THE CREATIVE TEAM
GWEN BETTINI (Costume Designer) is a Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) educated clothing designer, professional seamstress, and retired small business owner who ‘fell into’ costume design while her children were in school. This led to 11 years as the Costume Director for the Warwick Valley Middle School in New York. Once moving to Naples, she found an outlet for her passion by volunteering with TNP beginning in August 2022. Past design credits include The Hallelujah Girls and Almost, Maine. It has been a pleasure working with the creative and supportive crew at The Naples Players, director Marcus, and the very talented cast of And Then There Were None. Gwen would also like to thank her husband, Bill, for his constant encouragement; and her daughter, Emily, for her support and input.
SYDNEY CONN (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to return for her second assistant stage managing role. Her previous roles at The Naples Players include backstage crew for 42nd Street, spotlights in 42nd Street Teen, and assistant stage manager for Death of a Salesman. She would like to thank her family and her husband, Christian Conn, for always supporting her dreams.
DALLAS J. COOK (Assistant Lighting Designer) is thrilled to return to The Naples Players as this season’s lighting intern. He recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts. As TNP’s summer 2024 intern, DJ designed School of Rock and co-designed 42nd Street. In Charlotte, he has designed Peter and the Starcatcher, Measure for Measure, and Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully, as well as countless dance pieces. He hopes you enjoy And Then There Were None!
MARCUS DEAN FULLER (Director) is an actor, writer, director, producer and educator with over 25 years’ experience working in film, television and stage. He has taught numerous courses including; Acting, Shakespeare in Performance and Stage to Film. Mr. Fuller has been a contributing writer for “The Wrap” magazine and his original screenplay,
One Fall , was awarded a permanent place in the Margaret Herrick Library by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 2008 he formed Compass Entertainment to focus on the development and production of theater, independent film and media. Mr. Fuller is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama. Marcus is honored to be working with such a wonderful cast and crew!
AMY HUGHES (Props Designer) is excited to be propping such an amazing production. Amy is mostly known for her credits on stage in shows such as Marian/The Music Man and Mona/Chicago. She is 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.
TERRY LIBBY (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be back at The Naples Players and working with this amazing cast and crew. She has been involved in many productions at TNP and other local theaters, most recently working as ASM for TNP’s production of The Hallelujah Girls. Other previous credits include: Martha/The Game’s Afoot, Cassandra/Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike, Delia/One Slight Hitch, Joveeta/A Doublewide Texas Christmas, and Professor Plum/Clue: On Stage. Terry is most grateful to her family for their limitless support and love.
ANDREW MANNION (Scenic Designer) is a freelance scenic designer, painter, sculptor, and craftsperson based out of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He has worked with Adirondack Theatre Festival, Goodspeed Musicals, Santa Fe Opera, and Williamstown Theatre Festival. He trained in New York City with scenic designers Anna Louizos, John Lee Beatty and David Zinn, and worked at Julliard School, Roundabout Theatre, and Encores. His current practices focus on green theatre production, affordable scenic painting methods, and the examination of the artform of scenic design for collaborative and immersive theatre experiences.
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GWEN BETTINI Costume Designer
SYDNEY CONN Assistant Stage Manager
DALLAS J. COOK Assistant Lighting Designer
MARCUS DEAN FULLER Director
AMY HUGHES Props Designer TERRY LIBBY Assistant Stage Manager
ANDREW MANNION Scenic Designer
JOE PARISI Sound Designer
CHRIS RILEY Lighting Designer
ESTHER SNYDER Stage Manager
AGATHA CHRISTIE Author
Meet THE CREATIVE TEAM
JOE PARISI (Sound Designer) is primarily a freelance production audio. Based in the New York City area installing large scale events and theatrical shows. Previous selected experiences include: Babe, Life and Trust, NYCDA Nationals, The Water Mill Center, The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse, and Nightmare Dollhouse Haunted House. Other work including sound and system designer; with previous credits including: Death of a Salesman (The Naples Players), Co-Design A Christmas Story (The Naples Players), assistant sound designer for King James (George Street Playhouse), and The Club (George Street Playhouse). Joe is excited to be back at The Naples Players for the 72nd season.
CHRIS RILEY (Lighting Designer) is the Director of Lighting and is excited to be in his third season with The Naples Players. Since returning to The Naples Players, he’s worked on shows including Man of La Mancha, Death of a Salesman, and Rumors. He’s so happy to be working with all the amazing new lighting volunteers, and looks forward to working with them on many more shows.
ESTHER SNYDER (Stage Manager) has enjoyed many a mystery novel, and is excited to help bring one to life on stage! By day, Esther works in TNP’s admin offices. And Then There Were None is her eleventh SM credit, and the Agatha Christie book she’s read the most. Esther recently starred in The Hallelujah Girls and propped Something Rotten! JR . She thanks the wizard cast, designers, crew, and the many TNP volunteers for their work on this production, whether they be onstage or off.
AGATHA CHRISTIE (Author) Born in Torquay, England in 1890, Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. With over one billion books sold in English and another billion in over 100 languages, she is outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. She wrote 80 crime novels and collections of short stories, over 25 plays (including The Mousetrap, the world’s longest running play), and six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, introduced the world to the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, followed a decade later by the shrewd and often-underestimated Miss Marple.
NOTES ON SENSITIVE TERMINOLOGY
Language used by the author in the stage directions and by her characters to de scribe religion, gender, sexuality, race and class is of the period in which the play was first performed. We are confident that the author’s intention was to be neutral within the stage directions - not to convey anything other than the facts of the characteristics relevant to a character’s portrayal. The dialogue, however, is the embodiment of the character speaking and must express his or her intentions at that point in the play. This means that the author will have chosen terminology to be spoken with varying degrees of precision, sensitivity and, possibly, deliberate insensitivity according to the character and the circumstances in which he or she is speaking.
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION | 2024
Thank you to these amazing volunteers who continued to give of their time and talents this past season. We could not have done it without you.
500+ HOURS
Gwen Bettini
Alyssa Bradshaw
Maddie Brendel
Brad Brenner
William Condit
Christian Conn
Kelsey Coss
250 - 499 HOURS
Alanna Dachille
Vivienne Engelmann
Jake Fattibene
Frankie Federico
Nancy Hayer
Jennifer Mance
Gavin Ott
Gia Provinzino
Patricia Puia
Victoria Rinaldi
Sabine Rivera
Vanessa Rossberg
Matthew Schwabauer
Judy Scribner
Jean Snyder
Anna Tipton
Michael Troop
Nicholas Young
Carter Zgonina
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Departments and activities for friendly folks of all ages and abilities
PERFORMERS
Come audition 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, backstage crew, spotlight operator, board operator... the behind-the-scenes opportunities at TNP are endless!
COSTUME SHOP
SCENE SHOP
Lend a hand with set construction, demolition, painting, and the occasional prop fabrication. Get your hands dirty and have fun doing it!
USHERS
Greet patrons, scan tickets, work concessions, hand out programs, and escort patrons to their seats. Be the first friendly face patrons see and experience!
Leonard Allen
Jane Ballurio
Victor Briz
Kaloyan Buelow
Rex Burns
Joe Byrne
Braxton Cabrera
Sherlay Cajuste
Jody Cameron
Robert Cappetta
Hildegard Carney
Tina Cedras
Caroline Coleman
James Corsica
Katie Cross
Thomas Currie
Scott Davis
Nathan Eichhorn
Joseph Femia
Marcus Dean Fuller
Sarah Gamblin
Shelley Gothard
Carolina Grau
Lisa Gunn
Tammy Harris
Jennifer Hart
Jon Hart
Jeannine Hedberg
Maria Hernandez
Naphtaisha Jean Charles
Christian Jimenez
Kip Jones
Jillian Keith
Reagan Kelly
Kevin Kenneally
Ashley Kosten
Landon Libbey
James Little
Madison Mance
Elizabeth Marcantonio
Lila Mastro
Elizabeth Mehler
Nicholas Mehler
Alex Minarik
Adler Monpremier
Peggy Monson
Tina Moroni
Adriana Parodi
Anthony Pena
Ronald Pirrello
Matias Piscoya Fernandez
Maureen Place
Ella Provinzino
Thomas Richardson
Avery Roschek
Roseann Ruggiero
Shawn Ryan
Michael Santos
Sadie Scardino
Cynthia Sepich
Bill Shade
Isabella Sisay
Jeff Smith
Fredley Sylvain
Andrea Tanner
Mary Taylor
Aiden Thayer
Norman Toback
Colton Townsend
Landon Townsend
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Alessa Vazquez
Lorelai Vega
Ivana Vivar
Jack Weld
Bealey Cate White
Fred Willig
Assist with repairs, alterations, sewing, ironing, steaming, buttons, hems... you name it! Costumes for every performance are made on site!
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
All of our staff and volunteers love to get new volunteers into the mix! If you’re new to the area, or just new to volunteering at TNP, don’t hesitate to join the fun. Test your skills at the next audition or contact Pamela Larkin Caruso to find out what other opportunities there are backstage and front of house!
Staff & LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DENNY GLASS
President
OTTO IMMEL
Secretary
BOB UEK
Treasurer
ALAN JAFFE
Immediate Past President
TED BILL
BOB BRADY
GEORGE D’ANGELO
JOAN DiLILLO
BRUCE GRAEV
ROBIN BACHE GRAY
TNP STAFF (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
BRYCE ALEXANDER Executive Artistic Director/CEO
MOLLIE BERMAN Director of Costumes
EMILY BETTINI House Manager
JULES BRANCHE Volunteer Manager
COLE BUTCHER
Artistic Director of Production/ Internship Director
PAMELA LARKIN CARUSO Director of Volunteer Advancement
STEVEN CARUSO Chief Education Officer
CHRISTIAN CONN Front of House Associate
JOHN COOPER Assistant Box Office Manager
CAITLYNN CRAWFORD Food & Beverage Manager
KENZIE CURRIE Chief of Staff
DOREN DANIS Chief Financial Officer
JAMES DUGGAN
Artistic Associate
PHILLIP FAZIO Artistic Director
CINDY FINEGAN Front of House Associate
CHARLES FORNARA Artistic Director of Music
TERRY LIBBY
PEGGY MONSON
PAT POLLOK
KELLEY GERAGHTY PRICE
NANCY RIBORDY
DEBORAH SMITH
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA Artistic Director of Dance
AMY HUGHES Props Director
LUKE JACONIS Director of Patron Services
RACHEL KALSKI Front of House Associate
LANDON LIBBEY Front of House Associate
JENNIFER MANCE TNPA Faculty
TAYLOR MATTHEWS Company Stage Manager
MARY ANNE McKERROW Resident Costume Designer
JULIE MEDRANO Assistant Director of Education
DAN MILLER Assistant House Manager
DANA PETEROY TNPA Faculty
SUMMER PLISKOW Director of Arts Access
CRAIG PRICE Director of Community Enrichment
JEN PRICE Director of Education
GLENN VANGOLEN
GINNY VERAS
KAT ZAGEL
BETH PETRUNOFF City Liaison
DAN RAMIREZ Front of House Associate
CHRIS RILEY Director of Lighting
ELIZABETH W. ROUNTREE, CFRE Director of Advancement
