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BAT BOY the Musical

Story & Book by Flemming Keythe Farley and Brian

Music & Lyrics b y Laurence O’Kee fe

August 27-Sept. 6 Photo: Adrian Van Stee

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THE SARASOTA PLAYERS STAFF Managing Artistic Director.....................Thayer Greenberg Executive Director...................................Jason Ellis Director of Development.........................Amy Gorman Marketing Director...................................Amanda Heisey Production Manager................................Brian Finnerty Technical Director.....................................Scott Schuster Asst. Technical Director...........................Logan Junkins Costume Shop Manager..........................Jill C. Rodriguez Costume Shop Assistant.........................Val Rozon

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ABOUT THE SARASOTA PLAYERS The Sarasota Players is Sarasota’s original community theatre, creating live performances for over 96 years. We produce classic and contemporary plays and musicals featuring local talent of all ages. Our education wing, The Players Studio, offers theatre training for children and adults, no experience required. We’re a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone is encouraged to take part, whether onstage, backstage or in the audience.

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S NOTE As The Sarasota Players steps into an exciting new chapter, we find ourselves at a powerful moment of reflection and possibility. With new leadership and an energized Board of Directors who bring both deep roots and fresh perspective, we are standing at the threshold of a renewed vision, one that honors our past while boldly shaping our future. As Artistic Director, I am incredibly proud and excited to help guide this next era as we move toward an extraordinary milestone: 100 years as Sarasota’s oldest theatre.

Our focus is clear. We are committed to strengthening our mission and investing in what has always made The Sarasota Players special. At our heart, we are not simply a building or a stage, we are a community. A community of artists, students, educators, volunteers, audiences, and supporters who believe in the power of storytelling and the transformative impact of theatre and theatre education. It is this shared passion that has carried us through decades of change and continues to propel us forward.

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE WELCOME TO HOPE FALLS, WEST VIRGINIA! The character of “Bat Boy” fluttered to stardom in 1992 when the satirical Weekly World News dropped a story about a half-bat, half boy creature found in a cave. Five years later, we had an onstage hero that didn’t look like the others.

Bat Boy: the Musical is played best when it’s done with “the height of expression and the depth of sincerity,” according to original director and co-writer, Keythe Farley. When it came to choreography, staging, costumes, and character work, I took inspiration from John Waters, who is wildly good at delivering camp while still living truthfully, and working with a $10 budget. (Donate to The Players!) This show is ridiculously fun, and I can guarantee you will laugh a LOT, but it’s also a love story with themes of empathy and acceptance, growth, and facing your inner demons.

Many actors play multiple characters, sometimes finishing up a quick change as they run onstage, so we’re relying on you as the audience to use your imagination. I feel at times, we have lost the joy and simplicity of storytelling. Bat Boy doesn’t have a fancy LED screen, no helicopters or plummeting chandeliers, and without the flash and trash, it ends up being more fun and emotional, because it goes back to the roots of storytelling, relying on its audience to participate in the magic.

The final line of the show is “don’t deny your beast inside.” Many, if not all, of the residents of Hope Falls release their beast at least once throughout this story. But Bat Boy’s beast is visible. He has fangs and pointy ears. He’s different and treated as such. This is a story of ridiculousness and satire, but also a deep dive into bigotry and intolerance, misunderstanding/miscommunication, unexpected twists, heartbreaking revelations, and plenty of things to talk about on the ride home. Who knew you’d learn a thing or two from a show called Bat Boy: the Musical?

Thank you so much for being here and supporting what we do at The Sarasota Players. This cast and creative team are incredible. If you like what you see, please tell your friends. Post on Facebook and Instagram.

Tag us. Word of mouth makes our world go ‘round. If you don’t like what you see, lie to your friends and tell them you loved it.

Enjoy the show!

Brian F. Finnerty Director, Choreographer & Scenic Designer

B : the Musical O Y T A B

Story & Book by Flemming Keythe Farley and Brian

Music & Lyrics b y Laurence O’Kee fe

DIRECTOR/ CHOREOGRAPHER Brian F. Finnerty MUSIC DIRECTOR William Coleman

PER. STAGE MANAGER/ ASST. DIRECTOR Josh Roberson

REH. STAGE MANAGER/ AST. STAGE MANAGER Alisha Tyler-Lohr

CREATIVE TEAM Assistant Choreographer Kyle Ramon

Dance Captain Brooke Laporte

Lighting Design Ethan Vail

Scenic Design Brian F. Finnerty

Sound Design Ethan Vail, Scott Schuster, Alisha Tyler-Lohr

Prop Design Brian F. Finnerty, Michael Snyder Yaroslava Kotchutin

Costume Design Jill C. Rodriguez

Scenic Painters Murney Greeley, Logan Junkins

Scenic Builders Scott Schuster, Logan Junkins, Rick Kopp, Brian F. Finnerty

Backstage Crew/ Dressers Adrian Van Stee, Rue Brown, Kevin Moroney, Jo Klens, Alisha Tyler-Lohr

BAT BOY: the Musical CAST BAT BOY / EDGAR … Chris Cordero MEREDITH PARKER … Krista Benson SHELLEY PARKER … Jenn Szakolczay DR. THOMAS PARKER … Ethan Weiss REV. BILLY HIGHTOWER / MRS. TAYLOR / ROY/ENSEMBLE … Jose Santana SHERIFF REYNOLDS / ENSEMBLE … Andrea Keddell PAN / DAISY / DOCTOR / ENSEMBLE … Ariana Ajené MAYOR MAGGIE / INSTITUTE MAN / ENSEMBLE… Lexi Lowther RON TAYLOR / LORRAINE / CLEM / ENSEMBLE … Juwan Rivas RICK TAYLOR / BUD / ENSEMBLE … Luke Li RUTHIE TAYLOR / NED / ENSEMBLE … Emily Uritz BAT GURL 1 / DREAM MEREDITH … Shannon Maloney BAT GURL 2 / DREAM PARKER … Tahlia Chinault BAT GURL 3 … Brook Laporte BAT GURL 4 … Ariella Pizarro-Johnston SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES: BAT BOY U/S … Jose Santana SHELLEY PARKER U/S … Lexi Lowther DR. THOMAS PARKER U/S … Adrian Van Stee REV. BILLY HIGHTOWER COVER … Ariana Ajené PAN COVER … Jose Santana ENSEMBLE SWING / BAT GIRL SWING … Rue Brown ENSEMBLE SWING … Adrian Van Stee

SPECIAL THANKS Lisa Million & Jenn Szakolczay, Venice Theatre, Alisha Tyler-Lohr, Ethan Vail, Ethan Weiss, Isabella (Izzy) Harrington, Joyce Grundy, Ian Harrington, Michael Cummings

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

: the Musical B O Y T A B ACT ONE Hold Me, Bat Boy Christian Charity A Home for You Fly With Me Show You a Thing or Two He Is Here Christian Charity (Reprise) Deer in the Headlights A Home for You (Reprise) Parker's Epiphany Comfort and Joy Intermission ACT TWO A Joyful Noise Let Me Walk Among You A Joyful Noise (Reprise) All Hell Breaks Loose Stop the Bat Boy! Three Bedroom House Children, Children More Blood/Kill the Bat Boy! Mine, All Mine Apology To A Cow Revelations I Imagine You're Upset / Hold Me, Bat Boy (Reprise) Presented by agreement with Concord Theatricals Corp.

BATBOY: the Musical BIOS Chris Cordero (Bat Boy) was last seen as Olaf in Frozen at the Manatee Performing Arts Center. Other credits include: Engineer (u/s) in Miss Saigon; LeFou in Beauty & the Beast; Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors; Che in Evita; Snoopy in Charlie Brown; Chip in The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee; Mendel in Falsettos. Chris is a USAF veteran, past member of NYC’s S.T.A.R. Theatre Company and U.S. Air Force’s Tops in Blue. A big thanks to everyone for your support!

Krista Benson (Meredith Parker) A graduate of SUNY Geneseo with a BA in vocal performance and an MM in musical theater from The Boston Conservatory she also has many private vocal students. Krista has also music directed many shows at both Ovation and Rise Above. Krista was last seen as Marmee in The Players production of Little Women. Krista would like to thank Brian, Alisha, Josh, William, and Kyle for their tireless efforts. She also thanks her family for continuing to support her pursue her passion.

Ethan Weiss (Dr. Thomas Parker) is a Sarasota native, a very lucky husband, and the father to two fully human children. Ethan’s most recent credits include Mark in RENT and Cliff in Cabaret (both with The Sarasota Players). Local performance highlights include performances with The Banyan Theatre Company and Infinite Space. Regionally and internationally, Ethan has worked with Shakespeare & Company (Lenox, MA), The Mortar Theatre Company (Chicago, IL), The Carriage House Players (Saratoga Springs, NY), and the Moscow Art Theatre (Moscow, Russia). A gigantic thanks to Katie, Leni, and Sam, who graciously loaned me out for this process and to Brian for trusting me.

Jenn Szakolczay (Shelley Parker) is stoked to make her Sarasota Players debut! Some of her favorite past credits include: Columbia (Rocky Horror), Jenn (Don’t Touch That Dial), Mary Lane (Reefer Madness), and Maureen (RENT). Special S/O’s to her Jish, parents, pals, and pups for their constant support and love. Extra s/o to Brian, Alisha, Josh, and William for their wonderful work on this production.

Jose Santanta (Rev. Billy Hightower/Mrs. Taylor/Roy/Ensemble) This production is especially meaningful to Jose as it is their last Players show for now. Favorite credits include The Witch (Into the Woods), Herman/Max (Cabaret), Angel (Rent), and Zangara (Assassins). They want to thank all of the staff and castmates they've had the pleasure of knowing during their time here. This community has taught them how to be a better performer, and most importantly, a good friend. They walk into this next phase of their life knowing that they are loved and valued.

Andrea Keddell (Sheriff Reynolds/ Ensemble) Originally from Upstate NY, Andrea is a veteran entertainer, having performed in more than 100 shows. Favorite roles performed while in NY: A Chorus Line (Maggie), My Fair Lady (Eliza), and Annie (Grace).

Favorite roles performed while in FL: Cats (Jellylorum), Steel Magnolias (M’Lynn), and Mamma Mia (Tanya). This is Andrea's 11th production with the Sarasota Players, last seen on their stage as Gynecia in Head Over Heels. She is thrilled to be here again performing with this talented group!

Ariana Ajené (Pan/ Daisy/Doctor/Ensemble) is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of another Sarasota Players production!

She is excited to share this layered yet comedic story with audiences. Ariana would also like to thank her friends, family, and mentors for their continued support, encouragement, and guidance.

The arts are important now more than ever, and she wants to thank you for supporting live theater. Hope you enjoy the show! instagram: @arianaajene Lexi Lowther (Mayor Maggie/Institute Man/ Ensemble) is so excited to be coming back to The Sarasota Players! She has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Florida Southern College, and some of her favorite credits include Jo in Little Women, Heather Chandler in Heathers, and Katie in Honky Tonk Laundry. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her.

Juwan Rivas (Ron Taylor/Lorraine/Clem/Ensemble) is very excited to be making his fourth appearance at The Sarasota Players. Juwan is grateful for the opportunity to sink his fangs into this production of Bat Boy: The Musical alongside such a dedicated and loving cast. He is especially proud of all the hard work the entire cast and production team have poured into bringing this wacky production to life, and he hopes everyone enjoys the show.

Luke Li (Rick Taylor/ Bud/ Ensemble) prior roles include Roger (RENT), Joseph (Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), and Favorite Son (American Idiot). Luke would like to thank Bat Boy’s artistic team for their support/guidance, and also his gorgeous wife for her constant love and support.

Emily Uritz (Ruthie Taylor/Ned/Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of her first Sarasota Players Production and to be working with such an incredible crew and cast. She would like to thank her favorite girl Maple for her emotional support through this process.

Shannon Maloney (Bat Gurl 1/Dream Meredith) is so glad you’re here to get batty with us, have a fangtastic time, and sink your teeth into a wildly funny and outrageous evening of local theatre. You may have seen Shannon last summer with The Sarasota Players in Cabaret or on the Venice stage as Maria (Sound of Music), Agnes (Agnes of God), Mary Lane (Reefer Madness), or Louise “Gypsy Rose” (Gypsy). She’s thankful to you for supporting the arts and to this cast for being the wonderfully kind and talented folks they are!

Tahlia Chinault (Bat Gurl 2/ Dream Parker) is beyond thrilled to help bring this niche favourite to life; the score has played sans abandon within her brainhole since she first experienced the production over 15 years ago! You may recognize her mug from several local houses, with more recent productions including Roxie Hart (Chicago / Dingbat Theatre Project), Libby Tucker (I Ought to be In Pictures / Island Players), and from last season's production of RENT here at The Sarasota Players under the direction of our Fierce Leader, the Incomparable Brian F. Finnerty.

Brooke Laporte (Bat Gurl 3) has been anxiously awaiting her very first show with The Sarasota Players. After being a consistent audience member for years (and a very big fan), she finally got the courage to audition! She wants to thank her parents for supporting her, William for pushing her, and everyone at The Players for building such a positive and stable learning environment! Brooke loved having a Bat Boy summer and hopes to continue doing shows with The Sarasota Players!

Ariella Pizarro-Johnston (Bat Gurl 4) is always grateful for the opportunity to be with her theatre family. Previous credits with The Sarasota Players include dramaturg for The Crucible, RENT (Ensemble), and American Idiot (Ensemble). “All my love to Jake!”

Adrian Van Stee (U/S Parker, Ensemble Swing) is thrilled to be back at The Players, where he recently appeared in The Crucible, RENT, Cabaret, and Into the Woods. Other Sarasota credits: The Pep Rally (Squeaky Wheel Fringe) Heathers, Speakeasy Alice (Dingbat) and Theatre Odyssey’s 10-Minute Play Festival. When not on stage, Adrian is the in-house photographer and filmmaker at Asolo Rep and photographs a variety of theatre and editorial projects around Sarasota. @adrianvanstee Rue Brown (Female Swing) is thrilled to have recently portrayed Blair in The Common Ground, written by Maddie Holdway and performed at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Recent credits include Alice Spencer (u/s) in Alice By Heart, Mrs. Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (Best Actress in a Supporting Role), Trunchbull in Matilda, and Featured Ensemble in Frozen. Hailing from Tennessee’s Appalachian region, she trained in many styles of dance, with modern as her favorite. She hopes you enjoy the show!

: the Musical B O Y T A B PRODUCTION TEAM BIOS Brian F. Finnerty (Director/Choreographer/Scenic Design) has worked in the theatrical and educational arts for 17 years as a production manager, director, choreographer, instructor, stage manager, costume & scenic designer, and performer. He’s won numerous awards, including two Herald-Tribune Handy Awards and Broadway World Awards for Best Costume Design, Best Scenic Design, Best Choreography, and Best Musical.

Brian is the Production Manager and Resident Scenic Designer for The Sarasota Players and The Players Studio. Favorite directing/choreography credits at The Players include: Les Mis, RENT, Cabaret, Into the Woods, American Idiot, Hello, Dolly!, and Head Over Heels.

Brian wants to thank Josh, William, Alisha, Kyle, and the entire team behind BAT BOY. Much love to his incredible wife Amanda, and our poopy babies, Fred, Stanley, and Queenie. “Thank you for supporting local theatre! Tell your friends!”

Josh Roberson (Stage Manager/Assistant Director) is excited to be part of the team for BAT BOY at The Sarasota Players. Josh holds a BFA in Theatre from Texas State University. Previous production credits include: ASSASSINS (Stage Manager, Sarasota Players), RENT (Asst. Dir/Stage Manager, Sarasota Players), Heathers (Asst.

Choreographer, Stagedoor Manor), Assassins (Choreographer, SDM), The Old Man & The Old Moon (Asst. Choreographer SDM), The Rocky Horror Show (Dir., TXST), Into the Woods (Asst. Dir., TXST), The International Stud from Torch Song Trilogy (Dir., TXST), and Teen Dad (Asst. Dir., TXST). You may have also seen Josh performing locally as Eddie in The Rocky Horror Show (Venice Theatre) and Bobby in Cabaret (Sarasota Players). Josh hopes to one day open a pizzeria dinner theatre with his boyfriend, Ashton. He would like to thank the wonderful team at The Sarasota Players for this opportunity, Ashton, and his family and friends. Josh hopes you enjoy the show!

Alisha Tyler-Lohr (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back with the Sarasota Players. Favorite Credits include: Cabaret, Little Women, American Idiot (Sarasota Players), Monsters of the American Cinema (Urbanite Theatre), Yard Sale the Musical (Venice Theatre), Ragtime (Asolo Rep), The Little Mermaid (Millbrook Playhouse). Sending so much gratitude to Brian, Josh, team, cast and friends for their support.

Jill Rodriguez (Costume Design) joined The Players in 2025, assuming the roles of Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designer. Her professional background includes extensive experience in costume design, costume shop management, and a love for vintage and historical costuming. Notable designs and builds for The Players during the 96th-97th season: Beetlejuice Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, Les Mis School Edition, Annie, Wedding Singer, Sleepy Hollow, The Crucible, SpongeBob the Musical Jr., Assassins and the 2025-2026 season for Sarasota Jewish Theatre, to name a few. Beyond her work within the costume shop, she can be found teaching Belly Dance Basics at The Players Studio and engaging in various professional dance and character entertainment throughout the Tampa Bay area.

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