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by Jordan Harrison

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PREMIERE

It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 86-year-old Marjorie is worried that her memory is fading. But when a mysterious and charming young visitor appears to help Marjorie uncover the intricacies of her past, questions emerge about the limits of technology and the possibility that memory might be a purely human invention. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance?

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR 21ST CENTURY VOICES: NEW PLAY FESTIVAL MAI NSTAGE SE LECTION

by Andrea Lepcio

MAY 23 – JUNE 17, 2018

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In this sexy romance turned thriller, Miriam, a young American woman, and Sameer, a Muslim man from Morocco, meet at a party and fall in love at first sight. When Sameer tells Miriam he’s undocumented, she offers to help, but is everything as it seems? A smart, riveting play that looks at love, truth, prejudice, and civil rights in the age of the Patriot Act.

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BAD JEWS A SERIOUSLY SMART COMEDY ABOUT FAMILY, FAITH & LEGACY

by Joshua Harmon

JULY 11 – AUGUST 5, 2018 EA TAMPA BAY AR

PREMIERE

The night after their grandfather’s funeral, three cousins engage in a verbal (and sometimes physical) battle. In one corner is Daphna Feygenbaum. In the other, her equally stubborn cousin Liam, with his ‘shiksa’ girlfriend, Melody, in tow. Stuck in the middle is Liam’s brother, Jonah, who tries to stay out of the fray. When Liam stakes claim to their grandfather’s Chai necklace, a vicious and hilarious brawl over family, faith, and legacy ensues in this biting comedy.

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STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR ...WANT TO K N OW WH O WE CA N T RU ST

“…SMART, INTENSE AND POWERFULLY TOPICAL…”

-Arts Atlanta

"Andrea Lepcio's play was selected out of hundreds of new play submissions. As part of our WE THE PEOPLE season theme, the story explores questions about the increasingly high stakes as we struggle to balance our personal freedoms with our fear for the safety of ourselves and our country." - Stephanie Gularte (Producing Artistic Director)

By Andrea Lepcio Directed by Jim Sorensen

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Stephanie Gularte, Producing Artistic Director, presents

MARJORIE PRIME BY

JORDAN HARRISON

MARCH 7 – APRIL 1, 2018 Director & Sound Designer

Production Stage Manager

Stephanie Gularte

Rachel Harrison*

Scenic Designer & Properties Master

Jerid Fox

Lighting Designer

Costume Designer

Christopher Baldwin

Gail Russell

Member of Actors’ Equity Association | #Member of the United Scenic Artists union

Mainstage Series Presented By:

Co-Sponsors: Russell Buchan Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman

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This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes).

"MARJORIE PRIME" is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Marjorie Prime was originally produced by Center Theater Group, Michael Richie, Artistic Director, and received its world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum in Loas Angeles, CA in 2014. MARJORIE PRIME was commissioned by Playwrights Horizons in association with Theater Masters and its Visionary Playwright Award, and with additional funds provided by the Harold and Mimi Steinberg Commissioning Program. The play was written with the support of the Clubbed Thumb Writers' Group. It was work-shopped in the 2013 Pacific Playwrights Festival at South Coast Repertory, and was further developed with the support of the Rose Green Award at Cleveland Play House. American Stage Theatre Company operates under a Small Professional Theatre Contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. American Stage is a constituent member of the Florida Professional Theatres Association, the Pinellas County Arts Council, the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Arts Association, and Theatre Communications Group. American Stage enjoys some funding from the Florida Department of State, The Florida Arts Council and the Division of Cultural Affairs. American Stage programming is also sponsored in part by the City of St. Petersburg. American Stage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Stage is a proud member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American Theatre.

SPECIAL THANKS: American Stage would like to thank Mickey Paleologos and Mickey's Cafe & Organics for catering our first rehearsal reception, Mario Farias, Ramon Hernandez, and Callaloo for catering our opening night reception, Rob Plates for his mood setting music during Opening Night, Tyrone Frame & Mirror, Cheryl A. Willard and Dolores W. van Der Linden for providing housing to our actors, and the volunteers for their support.

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ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

THE CAST Marjorie ................................................................................................................................................................. Janis Stevens* Walter .............................................................................................................................................................. Brock D. Vickers* Tess ............................................................................................................................................................................ Jamie Jones* Jon .......................................................................................................................................................... Steven Sean Garland*

MARJORIE PRIME will be presented in one act with no intermission. CREATIVE TEAM Director & Sound Designer ............................................................................................................ Stephanie Gularte Scenic Designer & Properties Master ........................................................................................................... Jerid Fox Lighting Designer ....................................................................................................................................... Chris Baldwin Costume Designer ......................................................................................................................................... Gail Russell Hair Designer ................................................................................................................................................ Scott Daniel Production Stage Manager ............................................................................................................... Rachel Harrison* Scenic Artist .................................................................................................................................................. Allison Davis Show Art ........................................................................................................... Thirst McFly, Joey Clay Photography, & the American Stage Marketing Team Member of Actors’ Equity Association | #Member of the United Scenic Artists union

AMERICAN STAGE STAFF Producing Artistic Director Stephanie Gularte Operations Manager & Associate Artist Jim Sorensen General Manager Tom Block Finance Director Leyla Prior Community Outreach Associate & Volunteer Coordinator Colleen Cherry Director of Education & Outreach Tiffany Ford Education Coordinator Marissa Nicole Koch Education & Improv Associate Patrick Jackson

Director of Advancement Stephanie Snyder Marketing & Communications Manager Roman Black Advancement Associate Kara Goldberg Administrative Assistant, Advancement Paige Gilley Box Office Manager Steve Mountan Box Office Associate Jenny Peacock House Manager Taylor McKee Bar Manager Chris Strong

TEACHING ARTISTS

Production Manager Jerid Fox Production Coordinator Rachel Harrison Technical Director Timon Brown Assistant Technical Director & Master Carpenter Robert Creedon Costume Shop Manager Jill Castle Master Electrician Chris Baldwin Costuming Volunteer Jeannine Clark Dunlap Production and Stage Management Apprentice Taylor Sweat Acting & Production Apprentices Tato Castillo, Kody Hopkins, Tarilabo Koripamo, and Courtney McLaren

Kristopher Atkinson, Katie Berger, Cassie Brooks, William Bryant, Alison Burns, Colleen Cherry, Alexandria Crawford, Jenna Felder, Tiffany Ford, Gavin Hawk, Molly Healy, John Huls, Patrick Jackson, Marissa Nicole Koch, Patrick McInnis, Sarah Pullman-Atanacio, Matt Schwartz, Ally Thomas, and Ricky Wayne

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Jordan Harrison was a 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist for MARJORIE PRIME. The play had its New York premiere at Playwrights Horizons and its Chicago premiere at Writers Theatre after premiering at the Mark Taper Forum/CTG in Los Angeles. His play MAPLE AND VINE premiered in the 2011 Humana Festival at Actors Theatre of Louisville and went on to productions at American Conservatory Theatre and Playwrights Horizons, among others. Harrison’s other plays include THE GROWN-UP (2014 Humana Festival), DORIS TO DARLENE (Playwrights Horizons), AMAZONS AND THEIR MEN (Clubbed Thumb), ACT A LADY (2006 Humana Festival), FINN IN THE UNDERWORLD (Berkeley Repertory Theatre), FUTURA (Portland Center Stage, NAATCO), KID-SIMPLE (2004 Humana Festival), STANDING ON CEREMONY (Minetta Lane), THE MUSEUM PLAY (Washington Ensemble Theatre), and a musical, SUPREMA (O’Neill Music Theatre Conference). Harrison is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Hodder Fellowship, the Kesselring Prize, the Roe Green Award from Cleveland Play House, the Heideman Award, a Theater Masters Innovative Playwright Award, the Loewe Award for Musical Theater, Jerome and McKnight Fellowships, a NYSCA grant, and a NEA/ TCG Residency with The Empty Space Theater. His children’s musical, THE FLEA AND THE PROFESSOR, won the Barrymore Award for Best Production after premiering at the Arden Theatre. A graduate of Stanford University and the Brown MFA program, Harrison is an alumnus of New Dramatists. He is an Affiliated Artist with Clubbed Thumb, The Civilians, and The Playwrights’ Center. Harrison writes for the Netflix original series Orange is the New Black.

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ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT / DIRECTOR'S NOTE

JORDAN HARRISON

nathan. Every day is Science fiction is here, Jo these things that already science fiction. We buy em like our loved ones.” treat th - Tess, MARJORIE PRIME know our moods… We A NOTE FROM DIRECTOR STEPHANIE GULARTE

Jordan Harrison was inspired to write MARJORIE PRIME after reading The Most Human Human: What Artificial Intelligence Teaches Us About Being Alive, in which author Brian Christian recounts his experience as a participant in The Loebner competition. In this Turing Test-inspired event, humans are pitted against chat bots to determine whether the machines can "fool" judges into believing that they are, in fact, human. Prizes are awarded to the "most human" chat bot, the machine most able to convince the judges that it is human, and to the "most human human" the flesh and blood participant who distinguishes themselves as the most distinct from their AI counterparts. The age of Artificial Intelligence is not ahead of us, it is upon us. Through the rehearsal process, we wrestled with questions about what it means to be human. In the rapidly advancing terrain of Artificial Intelligence, which characteristics remain exclusively human? What, if any, are the limitations of artificial intelligence? What compels us to use technology to create machines in our own image? In replacing humans with technology, what is lost? While the play exists in the realm of science fiction, what makes Harrison's work so intriguing is the way in which it uses the evolution of this technology to delicately expose the vagaries of the human heart and mind. Ultimately, MARJORIE PRIME is a story about three very human humans who are doing what humans (exclusively?) do: attempting to connect, to be truly seen and heard, and to believe that our life story mattered. - Stephanie Gularte, Producing Artistic Director

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WHO’S WHO ON STAGE

STEVEN SEAN GARLAND* (JON)

Steven is pleased to return to American Stage, where he was last seen in THE PITMEN PAINTERS and served the Education Departme for eight years in Pinellas County schools. Regional credits include: WEST SIDE STORY, 12 ANGRY MEN, and THE LIFE OF GALILEO (Asolo Rep); SPRING AWAKENING and ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (freeFall Theatre); and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, DRIVING MISS DAISY, and THE SEAFARER (American Stage). Film and television credits include Chicago Fire, Bloodline, Shots Fired, Burn Notice, Lore, and Andrew Dean's Fronteras, recently wrapped in Arizona and set for release later this year. Steve is a graduate of UC Davis, and is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Equity Association.

JAMIE JONES* (TESS)

Jamie is thrilled to be making her debut at American Stage. Recent credits include: A MOVING DAY (B Street Theatre) and LUNA GALE (Aurora Theatre Company). Other regional theatres include: American Conservatory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, California Musical Theatre, Center REPertory Company, Encore Theatre Company, Marin Theatre Company, Sacramento Theatre Company, Utah Shakespeare Festival and Z Space. New York theatres include: The Connelly Theatre, Theatre at St. Clements and the Lincoln Center Director's Lab at HERE Arts Center. Television credits include: Law and Order and the mini-series Gone But Not Forgotten. Jamie is a member of the B Street Theatre Acting Company and an Artistic Associate at Capital Stage. She holds an M.F.A. from the American Conservatory Theatre. Thanks to Stephanie Gularte and Michael Stevenson for making this co-production with Capital Stage possible.

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JANIS STEVENS* (MARJORIE)

Janis is very happy to return to American Stage Company where she has been nominated for Tampa Bay Area Theatre Awards for Best Director (SEX WITH STRANGERS) and in the Lead Actress category as Vera in 4000 MILES, which she won in 2016. Regional credits include: San Diego's Old Globe, TheatreWorks/SF Bay Area, Sierra Repertory Theatre, Sacramento Theatre Company, B Street Theatre, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Vermont's Lost Nation Theater, Theater at Monmouth in Maine and the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. She is a 2006 Drama Desk Award Nominee for Outstanding Solo Performance for the role of Vivien Leigh in VIVIEN, a 2015 recipient of Sacramento's Elly Award for Lifetime Achievement and a very proud Associate Artist with Sacramento's Capital Stage. Janis will be acting and directing with the 2018 Theater at Monmouth Company and appearing at the Walnut Street in early 2019 as Kate Hepburn in KATE. For my mother Vivian.

BROCK D. VICKERS* (WALTER)

Brock is happy to return to American Stage after a wonderful run of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Benedick). He is an actor on both screen and stage, writer, playwright, and improviser. Originally from Georgia, he has trained with Pig Iron, Hedgerow Theatre Company, PHIT, the PAC, and Georgia Southern University. He recently completed his one-man Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL tour, and is currently booking venues for 2018. Favorite Regional credits include: Charles II/William in OR, Man in ON THE VERGE, Bullshot in BULLSHOT CRUMMOND, Nikos in BIG LOVE, Commendador in FUENTEOVEJUNA, and Florindo in SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS. To learn more about Brock, his plays, or his tours join his mailing list (you'll get a free copy of his play BLOOD ON THE KNOCKERS) by visiting www. brockdvickers.weebly.com or follow him @BrockDavin. GATA

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LIGHTING DESIGNER

Chris is a Designer, Programmer, and Technician for all things Theatrical Lighting in the Tampa Bay Area. Chris moved down from Ohio at the end of 2012 after graduating from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatrical Design and Technology. Since then, he has freelanced across Central Florida, wearing many different hats to realize lighting on shows for Busch Gardens, University of South Florida, Hillsborough Community College, Home Shopping Network, Florida Studio Theatre, American Stage, and Ruth Eckerd Hall. This will be his fifth show designing in the Raymond James Theatre for American Stage. He is very excited to be working with this fun group of passionate artisans.

JERID FOX

SET DESIGNER & PROPERTIES MASTER

Jerid is excited to be in his 8th season with American Stage! After attending Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he studied Film Production with an emphasis in Art Direction, he put his knack for imitation and improvisation to use at Disneyland Resort’s Entertainment Department. He then picked up and moved to Florida where he has worked as a Scenic Designer, Properties Master, and Scenic Dresser for many popular Tampa Bay theatres and universities. On occasion, Jerid is also an Art Director for theatrical productions, feature films, short films, and television commercials. His most recent scenic design credits include: HAIRSPRAY and SPAMALOT (American Stage in the Park); MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, THE ROYALE, INFORMED CONSENT, and TARTUFFE (American Stage); IN THE GARDEN OF RIKKI TIKKI TAVI and CHARLOTTE'S WEB including Puppet Design (American Stage School Tour); and INHERIT THE WIND (Stageworks Theatre).

STEPHANIE GULARTE

PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR, & SOUND DESIGNER

Stephanie joined American Stage in 2015 and directed the company’s productions of THE INVISIBLE HAND, GOOD PEOPLE, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, INTIMATE APPAREL, and THE 39 STEPS and performed as Beatrice in this season's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. She has produced over 90 plays and musicals and directed or performed in more than 75 productions. From 1999 to 2004 she was the Producing Artistic Director for the Delta King Theatre. In 2004, she founded Capital Stage, the professional theatre company in Sacramento, CA where she was the Producing

Artistic Director for nine years. She has been recognized with the Arts Innovation Award from the Sacramento Community Regional Foundation, the Arts Management Excellence Award from the Arts & Business Council, and in 2014, she was presented with a proclamation from the City of Sacramento, honoring her years of service to the arts in the region. Stephanie is a member of Actor’s Equity Association. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre and in Government from CSU Sacramento, and an MFA in directing through the University of Idaho.

RACHEL HARRISON*

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Rachel is pleased to be working in her 5th season at American Stage, where her favorite stage management credits include: 9 PARTS OF DESIRE; the August Wilson Century Cycle offerings from TWO TRAINS RUNNING to JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE, the entirety of the 2016-2017 Mainstage season, and THE ROYALE. Rachel was honored to receive two Theatre Tampa Bay nominations for Best Sound Design in 2016 for her work on 4000 MILES and THE PITMEN PAINTERS and a third nomination for the same category in 2017 for her sound design for SEX WITH STRANGERS. Guided by a love for experimental, experiential and environmental theatre, Rachel particularly enjoys the challenge of producing and managing theatre in unconventional and unlikely spaces. Rachel is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and The Stage Managers’ Association.

WHO'S WHO ON THE CREATIVE TEAM

CHRIS BALDWIN

GAIL RUSSELL

COSTUME DESIGNER

As an associate artist of Capital Stage, Gail is excited to be part of this co-production of MARJORIE PRIME. With 38 years of costumes behind her, some favorite shows include: HAIRSPRAY, JEKYLL AND HYDE, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, STOP KISS, and THE SEAGULL (American River College); AN OCTOROON, IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR, BETRAYAL, and GUARDS AT THE TAJ (Capital Stage); DANGEROUS LIAISONS and IDIOT'S DELIGHT (Theatre at Monmouth); SEUSSICAL, SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER, and CINDERELLA (Fair Oaks Theatre Festival); KATE and THE WHIPPING MAN (Sacramento Theatre Co.); BECOMING JULIA MORGAN (California Stage Co.); MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (Cal Shakespeare Festival); I HATE HAMLET and SECRET GARDEN (Sierra Rep. Theatre Co.) In addition to costume design, Gail teaches full time at American River College, Sacramento, in the Theatre Arts and Fashion departments. She dedicates her work here to her mom, Tanya Russell.

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MEET THE 2017/2018 AMERICAN STAGE APPRENTICES

MEET OUR 2017/2018 APPRENTICES American Stage's Apprenticeship Program, the first pillar in our Young Americans Initiative, is dedicated to developing the future of our art form. Young theatre makers spend a year immersed in a professional theatre environment, apprenticing alongside experienced theatre professionals. Learn more at americanstage.org/YA

TATO CASTILLO

Tato was most recently seen in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at American Stage. In High School, he was an Intern for American Stage, which helped him decide that he wanted to be an actor professionally. His favorite credits are A WILD PARTY (Palladium), THE ROYALE (American Stage), and a piece choreographed by Pilobulos Dance Company at his Alma Mater in partnership with Valencia Community College. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

KODY HOPKINS

Kody is excited to be joining American Stage as one of its 201718 Acting/Production Apprentices. He holds a BFA in Acting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he performed in a diverse array of plays from school tours to Shakespeare. Some of his favorite shows while there include ASLEEP ON THE WIND, PINOCCHIO, and FROM UP HERE. This will be his first time on an Equity Stage, and he'd like to thank the company for this wonderful opportunity!

TARILABO KORIPAMO

Tarilabo, originally from Nigeria, moved to the United States in 2013. She graduated with a theater degree from Guilford College. Credits include: RIMERS OF ELDRITCH, DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE, THE CRUCIBLE, MISALLIANCE, and more. Tarilabo is also a recommended certified stage combatant by the National stage combat workshop. She has served as a fight co-director and captain on multiple productions. She is honored to be a part of the professional team at American Stage.

COURTNEY ANNE MCLAREN

Courtney holds a BA from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with concentrations in theater, music, and arts management. At MCLA, credits include: Sally Bowles in CABARET, Wendla in SPRING AWAKENING, Harper in ANGELS IN AMERICA (PART I), and Clarice in THE LIAR. While in college, she spent summers as an acting apprentice at three renowned New England theaters: Berkshire Theatre Group, Commonwealth Shakespeare, and Williamstown Theatre Festival. Before joining American Stage, she acted as an Artist-in-Residence at Berkshire Theatre Group performing in touring shows, teaching playwriting and acting skills, and leading after-school theater programs. At American Stage, Courtney has had the pleasure of performing in the educational school tour show RIKKI TIKKI TAVI, as well as the mainstage production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Courtney sends her thanks to family and friends for their love and support.

TAYLOR SWEAT

Taylor was most recently unseen as a rooster wrangler (and Assistant Stage Manager) in American Stage’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. She graduated in 2017 with a BA in Theatre from Florida Gulf Coast University. During her time in school, she worked as a spotlight operator and assistant stage manager at TheatreZone in Naples, FL, shadowed the stage management team for the KINKY BOOTS tour, and taught drama during the summer of 2016 in Stuart, FL at the Lyric Theatre. Since graduating, she was the production management intern for the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, where she also drove the courtesy van to NYC. Taylor is excited to start the New Year with American Stage, continuing work as the Production and Stage Management Apprentice! Favorite credits include: XANADU, THE FOREIGNER, DAMES AT SEA, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, and THE ROYALE. Taylor is a member of the Stage Manager’s Association and USITT.

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This season, American Stage asks our community to be a part of the ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ movement. To honor our commitment to the community, we have partnered with seven talented local artists to create visual interpretations of the plays in our season. To inspire and immerse visual artists in the experience of creating a production, each artist was invited to participate in the rehearsal process. This informs the creation of a unique 24” x 36” original signature artwork to be displayed in our lobby. These signature pieces are then donated to American Stage as a fundraiser toward the 40 FORWARD campaign. Visit americanstage.org/BID to participate.

FEATURED VISUAL ARTIST

Artists Supporting Artists

American Stage is donating their gallery space to each visual artist for an exhibition through the run of each partner production to promote and support each artist’s business.

Featured Visual Artist

Thank you to the talented visual artist Chad Mize who, along with professional photographer Joey Clay, and the American Stage in-house design team created the production artwork for THE PRODUCERS, coming to Demens Landing Park this Spring. "Collaboration and unity bring different views and eyes to a project. Different ideas that you may not see at first or even think of." - Chad Mize CHAD MIZE is a multimedia artist, designer and muralist residing in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1974, and then moved to Tampa Bay Florida, where he spent most of his childhood. An early interest in art resulted in his earning a BFA in Visual Communications at the University of Mississippi. With a love for past and contemporary culture, he takes a humorous, tongue-incheek approach to his designs, which include playful doodles, colorful patterns, political art and graphics with text. In 2010, Mize opened BLUELUCY, a gallery in St. Petersburg, where he represented over 450 local and national artists. When the gallery closed in 2015, Mize founded his own lifestyle and design brand, CHIZZY. His contributions to the thriving St. Petersburg art scene also include working on the SHINE Mural Festival, which brings artists from around the world to paint murals in St. Petersburg. Mize's work is held in numerous private and corporate collections nationally and internationally.

WE THE PEOPLE  ART - PRELUDE TO PARK Come together as we celebrate THE PRODUCERS' featured visual artist. Chad Mize will present a Gallery Show through May 13th in our lobby. Visit concessions or the box office to purchase. Artist Meet & Greet Reception: Friday, Mar 16 @ 7PM Proceeds benefit American Stage & visual artist, Chad Mize.

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ACT 1 CLUB ANNUAL FUND MEMBERS

American Stage's ACT 1 CLUB Annual Fund has become the cornerstone of our organizational plan to balance highquality, meaningful theatrical programming with a sound business model built to last for generations to come. ACT 1 CLUB Members provide the steady stream of support vital to our pursuit of exploring and celebrating the human experience through live theatre. Gifts of all sizes make a difference. Contributions up to $100 will be recognized on our website. Donors contributing $100 or more annually are recognized as ACT 1 CLUB Members, and will receive a variety of special benefits designed to bring them closer to the art and artists of American Stage. Visit americanstage.org/DONATE to learn more. This season, as we celebrate 40 years of bringing powerful, professional live theatre to the Tampa Bay area, we thank you for being a part of that journey. We invite you to join us in imagining the possibilities for American Stage’s impact on the arts in our community as we engage the next generation of artists, audiences and advocates. 40Forward! - Young Americans is a new initiative inspired by American Stage’s commitment to the long-term future of our organization and to professional live theatre throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. This initiative is our commitment to support our American Stage apprenticeships, our Under 30 Pass, and our unprecedented, bold move to make all of our mainstage programming in 2018 free to young people under the age of 20, which will help us grow the future audiences of live theatre in Tampa Bay. We continually strive to celebrate our donors, and every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please contact our Development Team to report errors, changes or omissions at (727) 823-1600 x 207 or development@ americanstage.org. Thank you for supporting powerful storytelling at American Stage Theatre Company! This list reflects contributions made between December 01, 2016 and February 15, 2018. BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000+) Bank of America, Inc. The Estate of Patricia J. Felton Hough Family Foundation Beth A. Houghton & Scott K. Wagman Raymond James The Shubert Foundation State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs The Estate of Burrage Warner ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($10,000+) Rebecca & Michael Alford Russell Buchan Sherri Richey Burke City of St. Petersburg Duke Energy Cynthia W. Fletcher Thomas A. & Mary S. James Foundation Jacqueline & Barry Kanner and Susan Laplante in Memory of Harriett Lieberman Suzanne & James MacDougald Mahaffey Family Foundation Alfred T. May Modern Business Associates & Jack Rice Insurance Mary & Mark Myers Leona E. Peiffer Pinellas Community Foundation PRODUCER’S CIRCLE ($7,000+) ABC Bicycles Joyce & Larry D. Beltz Tim McCormick & Jeff Brizzi Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman

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CAST CIRCLE ($3,500+) Pat & Steve Anderson Marion & William Ballard Bandes Construction Carlton Fields John Chamberlain Creative Pinellas Inc. Lorraine & Neil Franckle Phillippa Francq & Allen H. Loyd Freedom Bank Sharon & Victor Gardner Susan & Pete Greenbaum Greenberg Traurig, LLP Gwendolyn & Gordon Johnson Diane & Nicholas Morton Network for Good Raymond James & Associates, St. Petersburg Brian V. Reale & Fred E. Wilcox Robyn Rusignuolo & Andrew Bellino Sabal Trust Company Cathy Swanson Tampa Bay Times, Inc. Mary Lou & Burrage Warner Steve & Nancy Westphal, Gotosteves.Com Wiand Guerra King STARS ($2,000+) Ann & James Albert Anonymous Anne Barrins & Ken Slaby Colette Birnbaum & Ann Beth Steinmuller Cynthia & Mark Carron Regina Clement Debbie & Matthew Conigliaro Gamma Omicron Boule Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Robert Glaser Happy Feet Plus Mary & David Harbeitner

Jeanne & Bill Heller Gail & Bob Hetler J. Crayton Pruitt Foundation Ellyn & Chris Kamke Kari & Tom Mainelli Jean & Robert Markley Tinker McKee The Estate of Sonya Miller Ready for Life Fran & Bud Risser Robyn Rusignuolo Keela & Scot Samis Drs. Dorothy & Edwin Sved Bill van Law LEADING PLAYERS ($1,000+) Lois & Marvin Atkins Sandi & Dick Averitt George J. & K. Deborah Baxter Fund Within the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Angela Biever Angela Bond & James Markus Chana Linnea Cannon Suzanne Carney Joseph Ciccolini Nora & Jim Conlin Sue Ann Corrigan Thalia Dorwick Tash Elwyn Aleta & Fred Fisher Alice & David Fisher Jeffery Gerew Larry Gilbert In Memory of Gini Rollins Green Bench Brewing Company Karen & Dean Harkey Enez & Bud Hart Barbara Houghton Ingrid & Keith Jacobus Lynda & Dean Jollay Leadership Pinellas

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David Lee Lynn S. Lees Helen K. Leslie Maria & Matt Loder Mary Ann & Bruce Marger Anita & Edward Marks Audrey & Sean McConnell Suzanne & Quentin Onstine Susan & Gary Osher Palo Alto Networks Foundation Via Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Per Christa & Scott Shoaf Leslie & Jim Parent Melvin & Betty Sembler Philanthropic Fund Christa & Scott Shoaf Sally & William Snyder Sandee & Al Steinberg St. Petersburg Arts Alliance George Sullivan Julie Lachman & David Thomas Jeff Trocin Unity Temple of Truth Church Brenda B. Verbeck in Memory of James E. Mortensen Ann & Daniel Vickstrom Mary Walters Carolyn Warner Carolyn K. Warren Al Washington Terry Weiss Lisa & Peter Wells Firouz Zadeh ENSEMBLE ($500+) Actors' Equity Foundation, Inc. Judith & Barry Alpert and Family Suzanne & Martin Batt Valerie & Jack Beatty Florence & Hugh Bell Blanka & Nick Benjacob Donna Blazevic Mary Alice Braukman Elizabeth Brincklow Cathy & Mark Brown Linda & Rick Brown Lora Lee Brown Guna Carr Nancy Coco Joel Cohen & Barry Dingman

Nicole & Steven Cohen Coldwell Banker Cares Foundation Directed Capital, LLC Hellen K. & Walter J. Driggers in Honor of Hal Freedman Cheryl Erinc Eleanor Finehout Larry Fischer & Monty Chancey Thomas Flynn Steffany Forr Joanne Benazzi Friedland Merritt Gardner Emily & James Gillespie Shirley & Ken Gould Andrea Graham Michael Graham Robert Greenbaum Linda Grigerek Myra & David H. Gross Martha Ann Haile Berneida Hall Susan Harper Jay Hart Gail & Bob Hetler in Honor of L. Peter Callender Patricia Higgins Joseph Hodges Kathryn Howd Judith Jourdan Ruth Kamide Audrey Lampe Nancy & John Lamson Lucie Le Page Gretchen Letterman & Bill Shelton Chris McDonald Tobi McMullen Merrill Lynch St. Petersburg Metro Wellness & Community Centers Kris & Roger Montero Natalie & Dick Oliver Cheryl Pachell Janet & Iqbal Paroo Carolyn & Gino Primus Mary Rainey Sharlene Sakol Nancy & Robert Shannon James Sullivan Josie Tucker Monica & Garth Vernon

Naomi & Jon Vichich Kimberly & Thomas Vogel Tammy & John Wachter Tom Walrond Bill Ward Mary Lou Warner Evan Whittle Barbara Wilks Cheryl A. Willard PATRONS ($229+) Pat & Allen Acken Darbra & William Adair Chris Aisenbrey Dedee Aleccia & Hal Hultman Mary Lou Ambrose & Joseph A. Barkley III Janet R. Augenbraun Lucy & Keith Bailey Renee Baker Susan & Peter Betzer Sandra & James Block Carolyn & Tony Bond Barri & Paul Boudreaux Karen & Robert Buesing Mimi & Chris Burri Barbara & Robert Byelick Joan Byrnes Mary Jo Carney Marsha Carson Marion Class Marion & Jay Class Bonita Cobb Beverly Cohen Joel Cohen & Barry Dingman, in Honor of Brian Reale & Fred Wilcox Sherry & Irv Cohen Brittney Cougle Amy D'Adamo & Sean Kennedy Gloria Davis Janese & Wes Davis Lee & Jan Davisson Susan & Alan Dee Debbie & James Demel Erin & Joseph Dise Ralph Dolente Marjorie Dosik Christine Duerson Jane & David Egbert Deni Elliott

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40FORWARD EMPOWERINGTHE NEXT ERA OF ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES.

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Virginia England & Bob Marsh Michael Esposito Susan Faustrum Debra & Doug Fisher Donna Fleece Kathy & Peter Forde Mary Frances Fournet-Peredy Joyce & Wayne Fraser Susan & Thomas Freeman Beth & Ernest Frierson Nancy Fultz Noreen & Mike Germak C. Joseph Gillespie J. Leslie Glick Windi & Roger Glogowski Lori & Bill Goede Barbara & Jeffrey Goldberg Linda & Jack Goldfarb Andrea Gordon Gail Kimball Goss Eileen Grove Stephanie Gularte Lawrence Hamilton Margaret Hannigan Patricia & Michael Hare Elizabeth D. Herendeen Gwen & Jan Hirschfield Robin & Mark Ingles Sandra & Jim Irvin Mr. & Mrs. William Israel Lindsey Jarrell Carrie Johnson Jacqueline & Barry Kanner Nancy & Al Karnavicius Mary Lou & Kenneth Kiefer Nancy & Mark Klein Zola & William Kollock Kathy Kronenberg & John Gee Dell & Larry Krug Bonnie & Arthur Kupperman Diane & James Lake Marlene & Rene Laplante Cyndie Laplume Kim & Richard Linquanti Pauline McAndrew & Robert Hudson Frank McKinney Matt McNally Gayle & Paul Metevia Jeanne & Kevin Milkey Maryette Miller Pat & Robert Moler Jr. Isabel Carmen Moore Marianne Morgan Margaret Morris B J & Paul Nesbitt Lois & Jary Nixon Kyle Norberg Carolyn Nygren Nancy & John Ogden Carol O'Neill Ed Parkinson Tamas Peredy Marlene Phillips Linda Reed Barbara Roemmele

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Susan C. Romero Mauricio Rosas & John Christian Durdines Arlene Fillinger Rothman Joy & Robert Rudnicki Sherry & Ron Sacino Amy Seeks Marjorie Sherwin & Rose Walton Teresa Short Caroline & Jeff Sikorske Deena & Larry Silver Margaret & Arthur Silvergleid Kim & Clint Snedeker Patricia Spaul Kim & Mark Spragg Susan Steele & Mario Farias St. Petersburg College Michelle Stencel & Jonathan Lowe Judy & Charles Stuart Susan Sullivan Sandra & Thomas L. Thomas Eileen Thompson Sandra Travnicek Josephine P. Tucker Esther & Charles Van Duzee John Waechter Patsy J. Ware Carolyn Warren Nancy L. Watson Rosie Watters Kathleen & Tim Weldon Tim Willard Phyllis & Carl Winans Sharon Withers Harold N. Wolf FRIENDS ($100+) Lisa Adamich & Bobbi Brown Susan Alexander & Tom Block Lance Andrews Lauren Angyn Anonymous Kathleen & Ray Arsenault Vicki Ayers Charlotte Bacon Angela & Robert Baisley Paula Barco Edmund Barry Michael Bates Nina & Burton Bernstein Lawrence Joseph Biddle Jill & John Biebel Shirley Binder Bobbie Jean Blount Linda Bond Marcia Bradwick & Bill Salsinger Judith & Gary Brevoort Elizabeth Brincklow Arts, LLC Shelly & Richard Brooks Diana L. Brown Elizabeth Brown Patricia Brown Velda & Howard Brown

Winnie & Don Brownstone Noella Burgeson Mary and Stephen Burroughs Sally & John Caltabiano Paul Carder Sue Carey Margaret Carrington Irene & Alexander Cass Jean & George Catanese Louise & Lloyd Chapin Mardie Chapman Karen Chassin Kim Cislo Karen Clark Rene Clark & Richard Davis Marcia & Jack Cohen Nancy B. Cole Darlene & Mickey Colen David L. Collins Mary Ellen & John Collins Phyllis Conroy Melissa Converse Sharon & Gene Coppola Antoinette & Al Corey Diana & Marshall Craig Jeanine Dagenais Edith Daly & Jackie Mirkin Sandy & William Davenport Mary & Donald Davis Margaret & William Dawson Deanna Dean Robert John Dean Carol Deblieck Marcie & Blanton DeLoach Tracy & Tom Dettenwanger Lucas Devicente Celeste DiDio Maggie & John Dowling Brian Doyle Geoffrey Dyer Diane Dykema Linda A. Earle Erin & David Eichenbaum Miriam & John Engel Cheryl L. Erinc in Memory of Jay Class and Burrage Warner Teresa Eyerman Diane Fair Bruce Faulmann Patrice Featherstone Rigoberto Pete Febles Joy & Hal Feininger Izetta Fields & Andrew Dixon Daniel Findlayson Marlyne & Richard Flatau Jerid Fox Mary Franckle Rachel Gelbmann & Brian Hinton Earline & Ralph Gilbert Gladys Gist Bill Gleason Dorothy Roemer Goldsmith

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Ena & Stephen Groff Shelly & Paul Grossman Virginia & Wallace Guthrie Katie & Brian Hale David R. Hall Frances & Richard Hamilton Maryanne Hamilton Brenda & Douglas Hanke Janet Harden Vicki Hardesty & Shain Stroff Elaine Hare David H. Harris Maryanne & Ray Hazen William Hein Leah Herz Bradley Hodge Lewis Hodgett Judy & William Hohmann Deborah & Charles Holden Kody Hopkins Louise & Adrian Hunter Kim Jackson Joni James & Mark Howerton Barbara Johnson Peggy Walls Johnson Ginny Jones Neil Joseph Elizabeth Kado & Kyle Witschen Ken Kaplan Jennifer B. Kard Joan & F. Carter Karins Cathy & Richard Karl Marjorie & John Karvonen Veronica Kauchak Carolyn Keith in Honor of Jessica Keith Judith Kelly Darla Kiernan Lonnie & Richard Kiracofe Mike Kiral Leske Kirshe Mary Jean Kissner Dr. Mark C. Klisch Rachel Knight Connie Kone Diane Kornick Kerry Kriseman & Mayor Kriseman Christine & Robert La Sala Ellen Levett Brenda & Jerome Levy Sandy & Larry Lindner Erin Linehan Lisa Lippincott Ana Lopez Toni & Kent Lydecker Nancy J. Lyons

Carol & Ray Macioci Mary & Ed Maloof Carol & Bill Marger Sandra Martindale Bunnie McCormack Sandra & Stephen McCutchan Eugene J. McDonald Pamela McLaren in Honor of Courtney McLaren Mary & Rand E. McNeal Eleanor S. McQueen George Meese Doug Mesler Elaine & Israel Miller Linda & Jim Moore in Honor of Jim Parent Julie Moran Jo Morello & Jack Gilhooley Kathy Mossing Mary Anna Murphy Connie L. Murray Pamela & Stephen Newman Wilma Norton Carrie O'Brion Melodie Oleson Katie Ossenmacher Judith Overcash Joseph Papich Susan & Terry Parcheta Mary Jane Park Carol Peacock Paula & John Pecarek Judy L. Pennala Laila Petrou Deborah & Rick Pettey Allan Phillips Michael P. Porter Joan & Steve Putnam Beatrice & Robert Querido Kathy & Ed Rawls Joseph Reed Debbie Reeser Connie Reeves Michele & Wayne Reeves Alysa Reinoehl Elizabeth & Jon Reynolds Joseph Riley Charlene & Jim Rillings Janice Rivella Laurence Roberts & Scott Strader Josef Rosen Jerry Rosenberg Patricia & Donald Rosenberger Sylvia Rosenfield Jana Ross & Jeffrey Herrmann Barbara & Robert Rusignuolo on Behalf of Robyn Rusignuolo

Howard Rutherford Diana Sager Caryn & George Saltsman Lee Salviski Rhonda & Robert Sattin Karl & Julie Scheblein Craig and Sandra Schnee Fred Schrils Julia Schriver Rhonda M. Scott Margaret Shaleuly Linda & Bruce Shanker Janeth Shewmaker Marla & Richard Short Mary Shuh Ezra Singer Marie & Russell Skillman Eva Slane Michele L Spycher Joan Stephenson Carol & Robert Stewart Veronica Stewart Jim Studdiford Irene Sullivan Karen & Dave Surplus Lu Sweeney Cathy & Thomas Szelistowski Mary Talmage Peggy Hunt Tanney Sherrie Teddy & Gregg Bachman Madeleine & Frederik Tellekamp Maxine & Frederick Terry Elizabeth Thompson Tommy N. Todd Ramona & Ambrose Updegraff Maureen C. Viele Beth & Michael Vivio Brandon Voto William Gordon Wardell Louise Weaver Alexandria & Robert Welker Marianne Wexler Chris M. White Kent Whittemore Joyce & Ben Wiley Robert E. Williams Jackie & Harold Winner Linda Winton Kathy & Richard Woltmann Robin George Yates Stan Yoriz Tamara & David Zeph Sarah Zielke Kira Zwygart & Samuel Saporta

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THANK YOU FOR BEING KIND AND SPECIAL

This year marks 40 years of powerful storytelling in our community. Artists and audiences came together for a wonderful AS40 celebration on 10/6/17. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional theatre, we rely on the generosity of individuals and organizations who empower American Stage to make a meaningful impact in our community. American Stage would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the wonderful contributors who support us through in-kind donations of products and services and through special event fundraising participation. Our sincere gratitude goes out to all of our American Stage friends and community partners who came together for the American Century Cycle Celebration fundraiser on 1.29.17, truly creating a night to remember. Thank you for making last year's Gala Under the Stars, held on the opening night of American Stage in the Park, a great success for our artists and our community. Proceeds from this extraordinary evening support the artistic and educational programming at American Stage. A very special thank you also goes out to our hospitality partners who provide food, beverage and lodging for American Stage patron and artist events throughout the year. This list reflects all donations and gifts received between December 01, 2016 and February 15, 2018. $5,000+ Bayprint Bayou Catering The Birchwood Courtyard by Marriott Downtown St. Petersburg Ellen & Lanny Dacus Erin & David Eichenbaum Elizabeth Fendrick Kahwa Coffee Roasting Barbara & Michael McKee Leslie & Jim Parent Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman Robyn Rusignuolo & Andrew Bellino Ronald Salamone Tampa Bay Magazine Tampa Bay Times, Inc. Steve & Nancy Westphal, gotoSTEVES.com $1,500 - $4,999 Ann & James Albert Rebecca & Michael Alford Bacchetta Bicycles, Inc. Paula Barco Anne Barrins & Ken Slaby Valerie & Jack Beatty Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Sherri Richey Burke Carlton Fields John Chamberlain Tirena & Paul Chiavacci Debbie & Matthew Conigliaro Herbert Scott Davis The Duncan McClellan Gallery Betsy & Leonard Englander FirstService Residential Aleta & Fred Fisher Cynthia W. Fletcher Lorraine & Neil Franckle Hal Freedman, Charles Rutenberg Realty Andrea Graham Gratzzi Italian Grille Gray Robinson, P.A. Susan & Pete Greenbaum Patricia Higgins Beth A. Houghton & Scott K. Wagman

Joey Clay Photography The Lightning Foundation Chris McDonald Meze 119 Modern Business Associates & Jack Rice Insurance Pilot Bank Qtego Auction Technology Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida Susan & Jim Rolston Patricia & Dennis Ruppel Keela & Scott Samis Shutts & Bowen LLP Smith & Associates Real Estate Thomas & Locicero Pl Traub, Lieberman, Straus & Shrewsberry LLP Trenam Law Truwell, a New Health Tyrone Frame & Mirror The Weekly Challenger WUSF Public Broadcasting Zone Defense, LLC $500 - 1,499 Articles Gallery & Custom Framing Elizabeth Brincklow Arts, LLC Cason Photography Cerluean Blu Sue Ann Corrigan Amy D'Adamo & Sean Kennedy Deanna Dean Decorating Elves Anne Dowling & William Hess Filecard Inc. Flippers Pizzeria Claudette & Brian Fornuto Green Bench Brewing Company Terri Gross Gail & Bob Hetler in Honor of L. Peter Callender Robin & Mark Ingles Jackie Z Kim Jackson Ellyn & Chris Kamke Kozuba & Sons Distillery Gretchen Letterman & Bill Shelton Kari & Tom Mainelli Lisa & Bill Martin Alfred T. May

Tim McCormick & Jeff Brizzi Mickey's Cafe & Organics Monkey Rum, a Division of Evolution Spirits, Inc. Mary & Mark Myers PKS Rentals Raymond James Teresa Short Keela & Scot Samis Spectrum The St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market Cathy Swanson Total Wine & More Bonnie & Steve Traiman Ann & Daniel Vickstrom Walt Disney World Co. Al Washington Cheryle Wittert $250 - $499 Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies Linda Blalock & Tom Keyser Bodyrush Fitness Carolyn & Tony Bond Lora Lee Brown Russell Buchan Cynthia & Mark Carron The Club At Treasure Island Joel Cohen & Barry Dingman Mary Ellen & John Collins david reynolds jewelry & coin Discount Med Company, LLC Erin & Joseph Dise Farmtable Kitchen At Locale Market Elizabeth & Keith Fendrick Eleanor Finehout Fish Bar & Grille Debra & William Flynn freeFall Theatre Company Ann Michelle & Matthew Frey Sharon & Victor Gardner Marshall Greenman Susan Harper Bradley Hodge Mr. & Mrs. William Israel Jobsite Theater Denise Keegan

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Ken Lampar Michael Larocca Gina Maniaci Eleanor S. McQueen Meg Milligan Morean Arts Center Diane & Nicholas Morton Elaine Murphy Pamela & Stephen Newman Lita S. & Nicholas D. Oppegard Carolyn Musk Orndorff Cheryl Pachell Deborah Parker Janet & Iqbal Paroo Pasadena Liquors and Fine Wines Johnnie L. Porter Prism Arts, Inc Marcella Prole & Walter Randell Joe Pugliano David Ramsey Brian V. Reale & Fred E. Wilcox Jay Rice Rococo Steak Barbara Rusignuolo Ruth Eckerd Hall Hala Sandridge Karen & Bill Saron John Scheffel Gabrielle & Juergen Schlichting Marjorie Sherwin & Rose Walton Sp Rides St. Pete Stageworks Theatre St. Petersburg Distillery Sandee & Al Steinberg Mason Stotz Tampa Bay Lightning Gabby Terry Kimberly & Thomas Vogel Mary Lou Warner Mark Weinkrantz CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 2b Hospitality Absolutely Beautiful Agora Chris Aisenbrey The Ale and the Witch Dedee Aleccia & Hal Hultman Alpha Phi Alpha America's Best Inn Kathleen & Ray Arsenault Art of Acupuncture The Art of Massage Sandi & Dick Averitt Renee Baker Jessie Barco Katherina Barrera Kathleen Barry Bascom's Chop House Bayfront Tower Hair Design Amy Belanger Glenn P. Bell Better Byrd Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts Blake's Crab Cakes Angela Bond & James Markus Mark Brady Sally Brentano & Victor Buscaino Elizabeth Brincklow R. Fairlie Brinkley Brooklyn Knish, Inc. Brooklyn South Gwendolyn Brown Linda & Rick Brown Nicole Bruce Busch Gardens Martha Byrne Susan Camden Kenton Cardon

Suzanne Carney Guna Carr Bonnie Cedermann Mardie Chapman Danielle E. Chard Charleston Shoe Company Karen Chassin Christy's Enchanted Notions Joseph Ciccolini The Cider Press Café Theodore Ciske Kelly Clark Clearwater Marine Aquarium Shaaron Lynn Clem Regina Clement Computer Qwerx Barbara Cooley The Cordova Inn Cozette's Boutique Craft Kafé Leslie Crawford Creative Clay, Inc. Georgina Cronin Kay M. Cunningham Sandra Czerwinski The Dalí Museum Robert D'Ambrosi The Dancing Goat Leslie Daniels Charles Debruler Mary Deininger Derby Lane Tiffin Dericks Tracy & Tom Dettenwanger Cathy Devanney Beverly Diaz Marcia Dobbin Thalia Dorwick Teri Will Doyle Sharon Duchene Christine Duerson Eden's Nectar Edible Arrangements Margo & Hilliard Eure Teresa Eyerman Patrice Featherstone Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill Vanessa Ferrer FitLife Foods Leslie Fleming Shelley Fletcher Ted Fletcher The Florida Aquarium Florida CraftArt The Florida Holocaust Museum Florida Jean Company The Florida Orchestra Karrisa Francis Tom E. Free Fresco's Waterfront Bistro Fresh Kitchen The Frog Pond Susan Gahan Gypsy Gallardo The Galley Marti Galloway Louise & John Garrigues Gateau O Chocolat Thomas & Terri Ginnetti Susan Gohan Andrea Gordon Kelly Grace Graphi-Ko Gallery Great Explorations Children's Museum Ena & Stephen Groff Christopher Hamilton Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Petersburg

Patricia & Michael Hare Eric Hawk Calvin Hayes Trish Heinicka Robert B. Hetler Christine W. Hicks Wallace Hill Kathryn Howd Hunger + Thirst Restaurant Group Rita J. Iacino Iberian Rooster The Inn on Third Linda & Drew Irvine Island Massage Therapy Joni James & Mark Howerton Lindsey Jarrell & Diana Heath Neil Joseph Elizabeth Kado & Kyle Witschen Veronica Kauchak Eileen Connell Kawola Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Mike Kiral Karen & Thomas Koven Jennifer A. Kyser La Cote Basque Winehouse Lulu Laird Nancy & John Lamson Tommy Lane Jim Lange Pam Lasher Susie G. Leduc Lauren Lee Tony Leno Maria & Matt Loder Lowry Park Zoo The Lure Martha Lymber Maggie on the Move Manely Hair Carol & Bill Marger Mary Ann & Bruce Marger Mark Knoll Designs Anita & Edward Marks Wilbur L. Martin IV Stephanie Matula Irene & Duncan McClellan Gail McDonald-Chang Maureen McFadden Tinker McKee Andrew Meacham Linda Means Metro Diner David Miller M-N-M Bbq Kelly Moore Carol Moran Barbara Moritz MOSI Museum of Fine Arts Margarette Nelson Renee A. Nicker Leslie Ann Nicola No Name Java & Lea's Teas Vicky L. Norbert Wilma Norton Carrie O'Brion Llani O'Connor Sherrie Olson The Palladium Theater Jason & Liora Palmer-Verdeja Mary Jane Park Ed Parkinson Betty Penn Pet Food Warehouse Amanda Peters Pets in the City Barbara & Nathaniel Pieper Samantha Pierce

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Popcraft Practically Pikasso Pronto Car Wash & Quik Lube Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. The Queenshead Mary Rainey Prosy Rajel Kim Raymond Raymond James & Associates, St. Petersburg The Reading Room Brian V. Reale & Fred Wilcox Debbie Reeser Bruce Wayne Reiss Ernestine Rembert Danielle Remieres & Ellery Pollack Reno Beach Surf Shop The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art David Romanello Rita Rose Evan Rosenthal Rubin Health Center Joy & Robert Rudnicki Carolynn Russell Salon Volo Schakolad Dorothy Schere Mike Schimmel Catherine Schradon Kevin Schuerman Sea Salt St. Pete Seaside Massage Therapy Jennifer Shannon Shapiro's Gallery of Contemporary American Crafts Eileen M. Sharkey

The Shave Cave Christa & Scott Shoaf Sydni Shollenberger Sisters At American Stage Marolyn Slack Sleeperwoods South Florida Museum Souzou Savory Spice Barbara St. Clair St Pete Bakery St. Petersburg Museum of History St. Petersburg Opera Co. St. Petersburg Preservation Society St. Petersburg Yoga Stageworks Elithia V. Stanfield Starbucks Stash - a Place for Yarn Susan Steele & Mario Farias Wendi Stevens Ellen & Don Stichter Jane & George Stovall The Studio @620 Susan Sullivan Sunken Gardens Swartz Art Gallery David Swindall Tampa Bay Rays Tampa Bay Rowdies Tampa Improv Comedy Theater & Restaurant Tampa Theatre Donald Thornburg Tranquility Wellness Spa Treehouse Gallery Lindsay P. Trensch

Jeff Trocin Mary R. Trzcinski Virginia & Charles Tucker The Urban Canning Company Kennard Vandergrift Vspicery Tom Walrond Bill Ward Carolyn Warner Brian Weaver Frank Wells Evan Whittle Betsy Wickham Todd Allen Wilber Gloria Wilcox Kimberly L. Wiley Racquael M. Wilkes Cheryl A. Willard Wine Madonna Harold N. Wolf Wonderland Floral Art & Gift Loft Meegan Wright Donna Zaitz

Friday, April 20, 2018 Be a Part of this Magical Night... Join the Party!

This extraordinary evening supports the artistic and educational programming at American Stage. Silent Auction, Gourmet Dinner by Parkshore Grill Catering, Open Bar, Live Auction & the Opening Night Performance of THE PRODUCERS. Visit americanstage.org/GALA

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SHARE YOUR LEGACY WITH AMERICAN STAGE AMERICANSTAGE.ORG/LEGACY

Legacy Society Members play a vital role by…

Joining the Legacy Society is easy…

· Having a meaningful impact on the future of American Stage with their planned gift

· Simply decide how you would like to make your planned gift

· Ensuring quality professional theatre for future generations · Acting as passionate advocates for the cultural arts community

· Pick up a Legacy Society brochure in our lobby or at the box office · Modify your estate plan accordingly and return your completed Legacy Society brochure to American Stage

Contact the Advancement Team at 727.823.1600 x 207 or development@americanstage.org

AMERICAN STAGE’S LEGACY SOCIETY Our Legacy Society members are donors and friends like you who have made storytelling for future generations a priority. By pledging a gift in their estate or financial plans to American Stage, these individuals make a meaningful impact on the mission and future of American Stage. We thank them for their visionary support, and hope you will consider joining these cherished champions of the arts. Contact the Advancement Team at 727.823.1600 x 207 or development@americanstage.org for more information and to learn about Legacy Society Member benefits. This list reflects members who joined prior to February 15, 2018. Anonymous Michael Alford Sandra S. & Richard G. Averitt III Anne Barrins & Ken Slaby Valerie & Jack Beatty Russell Buchan Sherri Richey Burke & George Burke* Guna Carr Joel Cohen & Barry Dingman Debbie & Matthew J. Conigliaro Barbara Cooley & Pierre D. Cooley* JT Crowder Jeannine Clark Dunlap Aila Erman Patricia J. Felton* Gregory H. Fisher Claudette Fornuto Jenna Franklin & John Downes IV Jennifer Garbowicz Maggi Bevacqua-Geddes* Patrick Green

Edward G. Hayes in partnership with John Dunne* Hazel & William R. Hough Susan Howard Mary & Tom James Judith Jourdan Trust Martin Karin Robert A. Kelzer Camilla D. Kilgroe Charles A. Leslie* Gretchen Letterman & Bill Shelton Harriett Lieberman* Robert Mall* Jill Marie Alfred T. May Timothy McCormick & Jeffrey Brizzi Taylor McKee Tinker McKee Natalie McMasters* Liza Miller Sonya Miller* Lois M. Naylor*

Frank Notarianni & Ron Menezes Natalie & Dick Oliver Peggy & Eugene Ponessa Rob Pressrich Joseph M. Pugliano Marjorie Sherwin & Rose Walton Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman Heather & Stephen Rush Stephanie Snyder James Studdiford William Studdiford Cathy Swanson Cheryl VanMessel & Charles Bross Scott K. Wagman Bill Ward Carolyn Warner Mary Lou Warner & Burrage Warner* Tim Watson The Whittle Family Phyllis Stover Williams* Donna A. Woolums

*Denotes Angels of the Legacy Society

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T�avel with the T�ippers

JUNE 25 - 30, 2018

NIAGARA ON THE LAKE

PLUS: Save the date for Chicago October 17 - 21, 2018

Join us, call Tom Block at 727.823.1600 x 208 & start packing, or visit americanstage.org/TRAVEL for full details on all of our exciting trips!

T�avel with the T�ippers

OCTOBER 17 - 21, 2018

CHICAGO

Join us, call Tom Block at 727.823.1600 x 208 & start packing, or visit americanstage.org/TRAVEL for full details on all of our exciting trips!

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Dr. Andrew Leverone Chiropractic Physician

We are proud to support American Stage. Leverone Wellness Clinic Rhiannon, Judy, Chas & Dr. S Oak Brook Place 3950 3rd Street North S. Petersburg, FL 33703 727-823-4663

IN MEMORY OF JEFF NORTON

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TGIF

at American Stage

Come Together!

Kick off your weekend in style and join us for fun nights out at the theatre EVERY FRIDAY during the run of each mainstage show. OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION Dessert with cast following the show

MAR 9

ARTIST RECEPTION WITH CHAD MIZE & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NIGHT MAR 16 LADIES NIGHT MAR 23 PRIDE PLUS NIGHT MAR 30 Mix & Mingle 7PM | Performance 8PM Visit americanstage.org/CLOSER for more details!

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• An experienced Broker Associate specializing in Downtown St Pete, Historic Old Northeast and surrounding areas • 15 years of proven professional real estate experience • Three years straight, most single agent transactions with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty - St Petersburg • An Accredited Staging Professional Master (ASPM)

St Petersburg Condominium Expert Representing Agent for 747 NORTH Taking Reservations Now for 747NORTH.com

Kelly Lee McFrederick

Broker Associate Premier Sotheby’s International Realty kellylee.mcfrederick@sothebysrealty.com 727.410.3605 www.KellyLeeMcFrederick.com kellyleemcfrederick.premiersothebysrealty.com

18 New Contemporary Condos 1800 Plus Square Feet per unit 3 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms 2 Deeded Parking Spaces 1 Excellent Location & Pet Friendly Living 747 4th Ave North St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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HAWK & WAYNE

ANYWHERE, U.S.A. SPONSORED BY:

FIRST SUNDAYS @ 7PM

$12

HOUSE TEAMS LIVE!

USUAL & SEPARATE CHECKS NEW| AS PER3RD SUNDAYS AT 7PM

AMERICANSTAGE.ORG/IMPROV

2017 – 2018 SEASON

Mark Sforzini, Artistic Director LOVE AFFAIRS WE CAN’T FORGET

June 2-6 2017 SPONSORED BY

Belinda Dumont

Jacques Offenbach

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TRAVIATA June 1, 3 & 5, 2018

The TALES OF