Wild Culture Event Program

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Live Music by Chariot Jesse Hughes

TNP KidzAct performs “Madagascar” + Special Animal Experience Show Times: 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

Sketches on Demand

by Artist Mike Santos

Strings Selections

with Violinist Bianca Cirakovic & Cellist Kristina Cirakovic

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Shakespeare Selections

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Salsa Dancing

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Pianist Lin Hart

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with Elizabeth Fleetham

with Tina Moroni & Alain Alvarez

VIP Cocktail Hour

6-7 p.m. with VIP Access Purchase

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KIDZACT PERFORMER

BIOS Leonard Allen (Alex) is very excited to reprise his role as Alex the lion from the 2019 summer KidzAct production Madagascar Jr. Leonard is a freshman at The Community School of Naples.

His favorite KidzAct shows he has participated in are Frozen Jr. (Kristoff), You Can’t Take it With You (Donald), and Annie (Rooster). He has also been in The Naples Players mainstage productions of She Loves Me (Ensemble) and Lost in Yonkers (Arty). He hopes you enjoy the show!

Aleena Arico (Zookeeper Zeke) an 8th grader at The Village School. She is so happy to have the opportunity to rehearse and perform live! Her past theatre experience includes, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Annie, Matilda, The Little Mermaid, Junie B. Jones, Once on this Island and Moana. Aleena is happiest when she is singing and performing and is thrilled to be performing at the Zoo.

Karina Baldwin (Zookeeper Zoe) - Karina has enjoyed performing with her friends for as long as she can remember. She expresses her creativity through a variety of performing arts, including theater, dance, and voice. She is grateful for the opportunity to perform at the Naples Zoo with TNP. Maximus Bogert (Private) is 11 years old and has participated in numerous shows at The Naples Players. You may have recently seen him in Bye Bye Birdie as Randolph. Maximus enjoys playing video games and learning how to play the cello.

Alexis Camina (Gloria) is currently a Junior at St. John Neumann High School and is extremely excited to be on the stage again. She wants to thank the cast, crew, and her family for another amazing experience. Enjoy the show!

Catch our KidzAct performers in “Madagascar” at the Safai Canyon Theatre 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

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Tucker Claremont (Marty) is currently in 8th grade at Community School of Naples and has participated in many productions with The Naples Players. His recent credits are: Sound of Music School Edition as Friedrich, Moana Jr. as Left Claw, As You Like It as Silvius, and many more! He would like to thank Jessica and Kenzie for supporting him in this event and is excited to do Madagascar at the Zoo! Daniella Flom (Kowalski) is in 10th grade at The Village School of Naples.

She has been performing in KidzAct productions for 6 years, and she is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this event. Daniella loves musical theatre, reading and spending time with family and friends. Her past roles include Annie/Annie Jr.; Genie/Aladdin Jr; Sister Mary Hubert/Nunsense.

Cassie Letendre (King Julien) is from Portsmouth, RI and has been performing for most of her life as an actor, singer and dancer. She has been in many theatrical productions, including Frozen, Jr., As You Like It, Moana Jr. and The Sound of Music with TNP. Cassie wants to thank Ms. Jess for this opportunity to support the Naples Zoo and The Naples Players. Enjoy the show!

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Hadley Murphey (Zookeeper Zelda) is elated to be performing at the Naples Zoo! She was most recently seen as Sister Margaretta in The Sound of Music. Hadley would like to thank the Naples Zoo and TNP for this opportunity!

Enjoy the show!

Alessia Pellegrini (Skipper) most recently played Baby Louise in the TheatreZone production of Gypsy. TNP credits include: Susan Waverly/White Christmas, Amaryllis/The Music Man, Young Elsa/Frozen Jr., Narrator/Aladdin Jr. Alessia is an eighth-grader at Marco Island Charter Middle School. Besides acting, she loves to sing, dance and play her violin and flute. She thanks her family for their love and support.

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PERFORMER

BIOS Bianca and Kristina Cirakovic (Strings Selections) are a mother-daughter duo that have been playing violin and cello duets for two years all around Collier County. They have played for such organizations as Lighthouse of Collier, The Equestrian Center of Naples, Florida Gulf Coast Alumni, for private events at Louis Vuitton and Tiffany’s at Waterside Shops, and others. Both have been playing for upwards of 9 years and were members of the Naples Orchestra and Chorus.

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Elizabeth Fleetham, (Shakespeare Selections) a senior with Evangelical Christian School’s Online Academy, has been acting for nearly a decade. Over the past two years, she has performed in TNP’s KidzAct productions of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania/Hippolyta) and As You Like It (Celia) and was recently cast in Twelfth Night (Feste). In addition to TNP, Elizabeth also has performed with other theatres in Southwest Florida, including the Florida Repertory Theatre and The Center for the Performing Arts of Bonita Springs. When not performing, Elizabeth can be found working on her historical fiction novel, reading classical literature, and translating Latin.

Lin Hart (Pianist) a graduate of (and later instructor in) Ball State University’s Department of Theatre & Dance works with The Naples Players as an instructor and music director. In addition to leading classes at TNP and elsewhere in SWFL, she teaches music privately, and plays out in the community for cabarets, show series, and one-off performances. Lin has been working as a music director for theaters, churches, and various other groups since 2013 and is happy to be part of this exciting event!

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Jesse Hughes (Chariot) is honored to share his love of music and passion for the arts as part of the Naples Players family. Favorite recent performances with TNP include She Loves Me, Guys & Dolls and Maple & Vine. He can be seen singing and playing his guitar with his beautiful wife, Amy, around southwest Florida and at Unity Naples every Sunday.

Listen online at chariotduo.com.

Tina Moroni and Alain Alvarez (Salsa Dancing) met on the dance floor 15 years ago and became partners in life upon marrying in 2016. Their love of dance started with salsa and Salsa Rueda, and quickly included Cha cha cha, Merengue, Bachata, some Foxtrot, and most recently...Argentine Tango! They specialize in teaching Salsa Rueda and have done so in multiple cities in the US. Tina is never happier than when she gets to meld her love of dance and acting at The Naples Players. Whether it be performing, teaching, or choreographing they are happy to share their passion for dance with each other while making new friends, and grateful to have a family at TNP to do it with!

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Mike Santos (Sketch on Demand) is the Resident Scenic Designer and Artist for TNP. Notable set designs include: Mamma Mia, Escanaba in da Moonlight, and Chicago to name a few. He is also a freelance artist having done commissions, murals, and other pieces in his 17 years in Southwest Florida. Mike also owns the comedy company Stage 2 Improv with his wife, Judith. You may have seen them perform at TNP or at a number of locations in Naples.

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to all of the artists for sharing their talents with us for this event.

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The explosive movie musical bursts onto the live stage in Baker Park!

Drive-In Movie nights continue through April. Catch two movies each month in downtown Naples!

FEB 25 - MAR 7

THRU APRIL 2021

IN BAKER PARK

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SPONSORED BY: FIRST FLORIDA INTEGRITY BANK

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NEW CLASSES

Live theatre returns with this hilarious, feel-good comedy based on a true story!

New class sessions for kids and adults start in March. There’s something for everyone at TNP!

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