The Hippodrome Theatre proudly presents WHITE by James Ijames

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PROUDLY PRESENTS

Director

AEA Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Scenic Designer

Production Manager/Lighting Designer

Technical Director

Props Designer .

Lead Electrician.

Sound & Video Designer

Costume Designer/Shop Supervisor .

Wardrobe Assistant

Ryan Hope Travis

Amber Wilkerson*^

Bradshaw

.Tim Dygert

. Robert P. Robins^

. .Warren Goodwin

. .Elaine Shoaf

Gavin Cassel

. Amanda Yanes

. .Erin Jester

.Naomi Glaser

The Hippodrome Theatre recognizes and acknowledges that it resides on the historic territories of the Timucua and Seminole peoples who long inhabited this land.

Actors’ Equity Association

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Hippodrome programs are sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts & Culture; Visit Gainesville Alachua County, and by the City of Gainesville, Dept. of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. Playbill by Isa Lara.

Please do not use the entrances and exits during the performance. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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THE CAST

Gus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jane . . . . . .

Vanessa

Tanner . . . . . . .

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. .Katie Haeuser*

. .Chasity Hart*

Nathaniel P. Claridad*

Original Artwork by Elaine Shoaf

WHITE was developed at the PlayPenn New Play Conference. The development of the play was supported by Philadelphia Theatre Company through the Terrence McNally New Play Award.

*Appearing through an Agreement between the Hippodrome Theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

^ Member of The Hippodrome Theatre’s company members

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S NOTE

The Hippodrome Theatre’s 51st Season - Empower

Welcome to the Hippodrome’s 51st Season.

From its inception in 1973, the Hippodrome Theatre has brought stories to the stage that explore and celebrate the human condition. 50 years ago six determined individuals, (Marilyn Wall, Bruce Cornwell, Greg Von Hausch, Kerry (McKinney) Oliver-Smith, Mary Hausch , Owen Wechsberg) took a leap into the unknown, creating a theater that challenged expectations.

And what a challenging time this is. While the pandemic is (mostly) in our rearview mirror, its financial impacts on the whole of regional theater are still reverberating. Theaters across the country reopened with audiences down 50% in 2021, and the Hippodrome was no exception. Nationwide, audience numbers are back to 70% attendance and again, the Hippodrome is right on target.

We are coming back. The issue is Regional theater needs a longer runway than the federal pandemic funding supplied, and again The Hippodrome, while beating the national trend, is facing similar issues. But we are strong and resilient! Even as we cut back the number of full productions in our season, we are building new creative programming into the main stage, basement, and cinema spaces. You will have even more opportunities this coming season to experience the power of theater and community storytelling.

So what better theme could we have this season than Empower. You, our community, empower us. This collaborative art form brings us all together to experience something special, something that connects us to each other, which is powerful and strong. Art springs from times of struggle and change as we try to navigate our world. And, just like the characters in our plays, the Hippodrome is weathering this challenge and tackling our future head on.

Thank you for being a part of our community and keeping Gainesville Hipp.

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

White reminds us that “nothing is truly black or white, just shades of gray.” At the same time, as the play demonstrates, some moments are just black (or white). Playwright James Ijames leaves them for us to decide.

Like a multi-dimensional universe, White is rich with meaning, double entendre, and humor. In the notes section of his script, Ijames counsels, “This play should feel like a sitcom until it’s not.” This advice was our guiding light throughout our process. We hope you have as much fun watching it, as we did building it.

On behalf of the entire creative team, the ensemble, and myself, thank you for supporting live, local theatre. Enjoy the show.

EXCERPT FROM ESSAY “HWITE” BY KENYA (ROBINSON)

“I’ve known a Gus, or twenty, in my time. Joes in different areas codes, of Ivy League extraction with a penchant for minstrelsy, presented as a thinly veiled thought experiment. Gus or Joe or Dave or some other moniker swimming in the same talent pool of future executioner, ahem, executive. Waterlogged. Shirley sells seashells at the seashore all while claiming that “other kinds of people can steer the ship of state besides white men”. Irrespective of these Other Kinds of People, we seem committed to the Captain. Conditioned to give credit undeserved. At least a little bit. “Why would you want someone else to take credit for your work?” Vanessa asks. Credit, from the Latin creditum is defined as “a loan, thing entrusted to another,” and the neuter past participle of credere - “to trust, entrust, believe”. And here lies the fulcrum of WHITE’s machinations. Of the balkanization of Balkonaé. The guile of Gus. The truth of Tanner and the juxtaposition of Jane. Trust and belief are tenuously connected when taking credit for another’s work is the prima materia. I just wished I could’ve warned Vanessa.”

All my best, k(R)

WHO’S WHO IN WHITE

Ryan Hope Travis (Director)

Ryan Hope Travis is a Bronze Award-winning filmmaker, theatre-maker, actor, director, and writer. His body of work spans independent film direction to devised theatre creation. He received a commission from the New York State Council on the Arts, a Grand Jury Prize, and grants from The Gifford Foundation and CNY Arts, among others. His work has world premiered at regional theaters and film festivals in NYC, LA, the United Kingdom, Miami, Austin, and the Academy Awardqualifying, Atlanta Film Festival. RHT teaches at Florida State University as Assistant Professor of Acting. He is Founder and Lead Maker at Arcable, a film and theatre production company dedicated to producing works of art rooted in social commentary. To learn more, visit www.ryanhopetravis.com

James Ijames (Playwright)

James Ijames is a Philadelphia-based performer and playwright. He has appeared regionally in productions at the Arden Theatre Company, the Philadelphia Theatre Company, InterAct Theatre Company, the Wilma Theater, Baltimore Center Stage, Mauckingbird Theatre Company, and People’s Light and Theatre. James’ plays have been produced by Flashpoint Theatre Company, Orbiter 3, Theatre Horizon (Philadelphia), the National Black Theatre (NYC), and Ally Theatre Company (Washington, D.C.) and have received development with PlayPenn’s New Play Conference, the Lark, Playwrights Horizons, Clubbed Thumb, Villanova Theatre, the Gulfshore Playhouse, the Wilma Theater, Azuka Theatre, InterAct Theatre Company, and Victory Gardens. James is the 2011 recipient of the F. Otto Haas Award for an Emerging Philadelphia Theatre Artist, and he also won two Barrymores for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play for SUPERIOR DONUTS and ANGELS IN AMERICA and one Barrymore for Outstanding Direction of a Play for THE BROTHERS SIZE with Simpatico Theatre Company. James is a 2011 Independence Foundation Fellow, a 2015 Pew Fellow for Playwriting, the 2015 winner of the Terrance McNally New Play Award for WHITE, the 2015 Kesselring Honorable Mention Prize winner for MIZ MARTHA, and a 2017 recipient of the Whiting Award. James is a founding member of Orbiter 3, Philadelphia’s first playwright producing collective, and a mentor for the Foundry. He received a B.A. in Drama from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, and a M.F.A. in Acting from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. James is Assistant Professor of Theatre at Villanova University and resides in South Philadelphia.

WHO’S WHO IN WHITE

Nick Bublitz (Gus)

This is Nick’s second production with the Hipp. He is an actor, director, producer, and educator in Orlando, FL. Most notable theatrical productions include Unnecessary Farce (The Studio at Tierra Del Sol), Every Brilliant Thing, Henry VI Pt 1, Comedy of Errors, Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing (Orlando Shakes) Hills on Fire, The Magnificent Revengers (Tilted Windmill Theatricals), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Hippodrome Theatre), and A Christmas Karen (Gamiotics Studios). Nick is the Associate Artistic Director at Orlando Shakes and has been with the company for over six years. He has his MFA in Acting from the University of Florida. To Katie and Keifer: Thank you for making me quote book pages.

Chasity

Hart* (Vanessa)

Chasity Hart is a singer, writer, and actress from Ft.Lauderdale, FL by way of Natchitoches, Louisiana. Hart received her BFA degree from South Florida’s own New World School of the Arts/University of Florida. She is thrilled to make her debut here at the Hipp. She is now a proud member of the groundbreaking M Ensemble Company. She was last seen in the M Ensemble’s, The Girls of Summer and Blues for an Alabama Sky. Main Street Players production of Sweat. Hart was also seen in Brevo Theatre’s Funny House of a Negro. Main Street Player’s Shakespeare is a White Supremacist. M Ensemble’s production of Sisters (Cassie). The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center’s The Colored Museum ( Aunt Ethel, Topsy) MTC Them Beaux (Cherry) City Theatre’s Summer Shorts (Various) and Anti-Bullying Tour Shortcutz (Various) . Also Entr’acte Theatrix’s production of Avenue Q (Gary Coleman). She released her first Debut EP “Stages” on all musical platforms! She’d like to thank her family for their continued support and God for being a constant miracle worker in her life. A Lupus and NeuroMylitis Survivor she encourages anyone battling an autoimmune disease to continue fighting and pursuing their dreams no matter what! “For if God is for me , who can be against me!” Hart Says.

WHO’S WHO IN WHITE

Katie Haeuser* (Jane)

Katie Haeuser is a graduate of the University of Florida’s MFA program and is thrilled to return to Gainesville for her Hippodrome debut. Katie has recently appeared in ATTP’s Henry V and has played roles such as Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, Valerie in In Case of Emergency, and Milady De Winter in The Three Musketeers. She currently lives in New York City with her cat Pushkin and wants to thank her family and friends for their unending support. Big Big.

Nathaniel P. Claridad* (Tanner)

Nathaniel P. Claridad: Off-Broadway/NYC include: Here Lies Love (The Public Theater), Taylor Mac’s 24 Decade History...(St. Ann’s Warehouse); Regional credits include work at The Kennedy Center, PlayMakers Repertory Company, Folger Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Portland Stage Company, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Imagination Stage, Hangar Theatre, Barrington Stage Company, Florida Studio Theatre. International credits include work at the Brisbane Festival and the Sydney Opera House with Dead Puppet Society, and at the Melbourne Festival with Taylor Mac. TV: New As a director, credits include work at Weathervane Theatre, Imagination Stage, TheatreWorksUSA, Southern Rep., Out of the Box Theatrics, as well as being named a Drama League Resident in 2019 & 2016. MFA: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

WHO’S WHO IN WHITE

Amanda Yanes (Sound & Video Designer) Amanda is thrilled to be in her tenth season at the Hippodrome. Other regional credits include Cape Fear Regional Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar, Legally Blonde: The Musical, and The Parchman Hour: Songs and Stories of the ’61 Freedom Riders, and as the mix engineer in Fayetteville, North Carolina at Dorset Theatre Festival: Keep moving forward.

Amber Wilkerson*^ (Stage Manager) Amber is a professional Stage & Event Manager. She has been affiliated with the Hippodrome Theatre since 2003, first as Properties Intern, then as Assistant Stage Manager before moving to New York City to pursue a career in theatre. She returned to the Hipp as the AEA Stage Manager of A Christmas Carol in 2005 & 2006. She has worked professionally for The Metropolitan Opera (NYC), The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (Madison, NJ), North Shore Music Theatre (Beverly, MA), and Times Square New Year’s Eve 2006-2010 (NYC). In 2006, Amber served as a Production Assistant on the Broadway musical, Grey Gardens. Amber spent five years working with Manhattan Theatre Club as a Subscriber Services Representative and two years as a House Manager at Playwrights Horizons, both in New York City. Originally from Maryland, she holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Salisbury University. Amber is a proud member of the Hippodrome Company and the Actors’ Equity Association.

Elaine Shoaf (Props Designer) Alma Elaine Shoaf is a painter, illustrator and book artist based in Gainesville, Florida. She graduated from The Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in illustration, and has created illustrations for Radix Media, the Florida Trail Association, Hachette Books, Before the Door Pictures, Keepers of the Springs, Swamp Witch Pedals, Zest eDiscovery, and the Tampa Bay Brewing Company. Her second solo show, Ghost Lines, premiered at 621 Gallery in Tallahassee, FL in 2017, and her drawings and paintings have been exhibited across the country. Additionally, she makes and sells handbound journals and sketchbooks under the moniker Inky Cap Books using a combination of repurposed materials and her original prints and drawings/paintings. This is Elaine’s second season and sixth show with the Hippodrome as prop designer, with previous shows including Fahrenheit 451, Native Gardens, and Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.

Gavin Cassel (Lead Electrician) Gavin is elated to make their Hippodrome debut as the Head Electrician. Gavin is a proud alum of Western Michigan University’s Technical Theatre Design program, from which they graduated from with a BFA in 2023. They would like to thank their friends and the wonderful Hippodrome crew for being so supportive!

WHO’S WHO IN WHITE

Erin Jester (Costume Designer/Shop Supervisor) Erin is delighted to return to the Hippodrome for its 51st season. Erin is a UF alumna and a former Hippodrome costumes intern (2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons), and in 2020 received her MFA in costume design and technology from the University of Southern Mississippi. Previous costume design credits include productions of Cabaret, Much Ado About Nothing and Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses Other credits include costume historical research for North Carolina State University’s Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies, historical costume reproduction for the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel, MS, and costume coordination for the Moscow Ballet’s The Great Russian Nutcracker and the independent film series 12 Westerns in 12 Months, directed by Travis Mills.

Tim Dygert (Scenic Designer) Tim is a staff member of The Harn Museum of Art, and the owner and operator of Dygert Design LLC, a professional design firm based in Gainesville Florida, specializing in entertainment, residential, and commercial design and consulting. He has been involved in theatre and event production for the entirety of his adult life, having been instrumental in the creation of more than 500 live theatre, dance, music, and corporate events. Tim has worked with internationally recognized and award-winning designers, playwrights, performers, and entertainment professionals. Tim also serves as the Harn Museum of Art’s Exhibit Installation Coordinator and Preparator. He is a professional art handler, assists in the design and installation of exhibitions, and fabricates mounts and custom art installations. His design work can be seen at dygertdesign.com.

Robert P. Robins^ (Production Manager/Lighting Designer) Bob is enjoying his 39th season here at the Hippodrome, where he has designed lighting for over 700 Hippodrome productions and events. He has worn many Hipp hats throughout the decades: Lighting Designer, Production Manager, Facility Manger, IT Manager, AEA Stage Manager, TYA Tour Stage Manager, Safety Officer, Intern Recruiter, Light Board Operator, Sound Mixer, Mainstage State Tour Technical Director, and Bartender, just to name a few. Bob also continues to provide lighting designs throughout the country, working with clients that include architects, theatres, dance companies, industrial events, schools, colleges and universities, municipalities, various types of small and large companies, and homeowners. He proudly holds a BFA in Theatre Production from the University of Florida.

Warren Goodwin (Technical Director) Warren joined the Hippodrome in 2004 as a carpenter in the scene shop, and assumed the role of Master Carpenter in 2006. In addition to helping build over a hundred of Hippodrome sets, Warren served as co-scenic designer on The Christians and The Wolves. He is thrilled to be currently serving as Technical Director. In his free time, Warren enjoys painting, and is an accomplished local artist. You can often find his work on display next door at Maude’s Cafe.

WHO’S WHO AT THE HIPPODROME

Stephanie Lynge^ (Artistic Director)

Stephanie Lynge (Director) is an accomplished actor, director, producer, teacher and coach. Stephanie has enjoyed a career of more than 27 years in professional theater and education. Since 2013 she has worked on more than 50 productions at the Hippodrome either as an actor, director, choreographer, or dramaturg. She was seen on stage in The Wolves and Let The Right One In. Her other acting credits include performances in New York City on Broadway and Off Broadway at Lincoln Center, BAM, Jean Cocteau Rep, and the York Theater Workshop. Regional theaters include Freefall, Goodspeed Opera House, Sacramento Music Circus, Pasadena Playhouse, Rep Theater of St. Louis, Flat Rock Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Seaside Music Theater, as well as several National Tours. Directing credits include the Hippodrome’s Every Christmas Story Ever Told, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Sex With Strangers, The Blameless, and Lone Star Spirits as well as plays at the 45th Street Theater (NYC), New York Musical Theater Festival, and the University of Florida. Stephanie has served as a Visiting professor at Indiana University, and an Adjunct professor at New Jersey City University and University of Florida. After receiving her BA in Musical Theater from Indiana University, Stephanie lived and worked as an actor in New York City for over 20 years. Stephanie holds a Master of Fine Arts in acting from University of Florida and is a proud member of Actors Equity Association since 1996.

Trevor Wise (Managing Director)

Trevor is elated to be join The Hippodrome Theatre as its newest Managing Director. Originally from a farm in North Missouri, Trevor received his undergraduate degree in Theatre with an emphasis in Writing for Performance from the University of Missouri—Columbia and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in Arts Administration from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Other professional credits include: Gulfshore Playhouse, Ragtag Film Society and the True/False Film Fest, Dobama Theatre, Barrington Stage Company, Bucks County Playhouse, and the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center (member of the 2010 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning staff). Additionally, Trevor was instrumental in the founding of the BurkTech Players—a theatre company for individuals identifying on the autism spectrum and is an active board member for Spectrum Theatre Ensemble that empowers the neurodiverse community in achieving equal opportunity and full participation in society. Most of Trevor’s time is now on the administrative side of theatre but he does occasionally grace the stage as a performer—a few favorite roles have included Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night, The Judge and Figment of Stanley in Interior Panic: An Evening of Tennessee Williams, and originating the role of Dave Bell in Craigslisted. Trevor pretends to be conversationally fluent in German and is the proud “Dogfather” to a wonderful girl named Stella.

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The Hippodrome thanks its many donors for their generous contributions to support our productions and programs! For more information on how your gift supports the Hippodrome, please contact Development at (352) 373-5968 ext. 217. Donations listed are from 2/1/23 through 2/29/24

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2023-2024 LEADING LADIES

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Lee & Barbara Dockery

Cheryl & Paul Doering

Jeff Dunn & David Etherington

Mark Elliot

Robert Emerson

Jane Emmeree & Erick Smith

Jean Epling

Guy & Rhea Epstein

Skip & Lynda Everitt

Tara & Bill Ezzell

Carol Faas

Rebecca Falmlen

Cassandra Farley & Christie Mclaughlin

Mark Fenster

Mark & Terrie Flaherty

Griselda Forbes

The Friends of Melrose Elementary School

Arts & Science Council

Paul & Mary Ellen Funderburk

Jessie Furman

Reisa & Paul George

Ira Gessner

Karen & Danny Gilliland

Matt & Rae Gitzendanner

Julie & layton Glenn

Harvey Goldstein

Dick & Caren Gorenberg

Jim & Sibet Grantham

Aubrey Greene

Jess & Barbara Gregory

Mary & Joe Haldeman

Jeff & Tashia Hale

Anne Hastings

Cliff Haynes

Bruce & Elizabeth Hicks

Colin Hines

Guenther Hochhaus

Robert & Lynne Holt

Hogtown Brewers

Chad Hood

Nora Lee Hoover & Amor Villar

John Howard

Sharon (Shea) Huey

Rosemary Hume

Myiah Hutchens & Jay Hmielowski

Gary & Joann Ihas

Michael Jester

Karen & Jodie Johnson

Elta Johnston

Gilda Josephson & Jeff Weingarten

Clay Kallman & Lauren Groff

The Kaplan-Stein Charitable Fund

Kim Kazimour

Jim & Melissa Keefer

Barbara Keener

Loren Keldsen

Rev. Maureen Killoran & Peter Hyatt

Paul & Leslie Klein

Marshal & Laura Knudson

Reggie Kramel

Jim & Melissa Keefer

Barbara Keener

Loren Keldsen

Rev. Maureen Killoran & Peter Hyatt

Paul & Leslie Klein

Marshal & Laura Knudson

Reggie Kramel

Scott & Joanne LaFramenta

Sandra Lambert & Pamela Paris

Jeremy Lesifko-Bremer

COLLIER CHALLENGE DONORS

Marc & Kaye Linden

Carol Locascio

Debbie Louis

Brenda & Morgan Lynge

Stephanie B. Lynge

John Malanchuck

Richard Mankin & Valentina Komaniecka

Anne Margoluis

Hayley Mathis

Hilary Mathis

Sarah Maxwell

Helen McCune

Gary & Laura McGill

Kathleen McGlone

Martin & Caryl McKellar

Sue & Jack Mecholsky

Carol F. Meyer

Catie Miller & Kirsten Engstrom

Jeff & Lauren Miller

Georgia & Ron Mills

Charlie Mitchell

John Morgan

Richard & Joanna Morrow

Marni Most

Esther Negrin

Dorothy & Gale Nevill

Madge Nipper

Kimberlee & Bill Oakes

Robert K. & Carol Anne Oglesby

Debi Pais & Bob Kolb

Amy Pazzalia & Jeff Stokes

H. S. & Susanne Pennypacker

Liz Perdue & Sally Bethart

Susan Peters

Peggy & Nancy Peterson

Ed & Sandra Pettegrew

Bradley & Marta Pollitt

Lisa & James Posteraro

The Pozek’s

Gary Prowe

Barbara Jean Raskin

Gabrielle Redfern

Sandy & Larry Reimer

Ralph Remshardt & Caron Cadle

Churchill & Gay Roberts

Janet Roberts

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Gail Robinson & Carol Heymann

Arthur & Joyce Rosenblatt

Jane & Mike Ryals

Betsy & David Sanders

Whitney Sanford & Kevin Veach

Carol & Jim Sarisky

Karen Scarborough

Suzanne Scheraga

Suzanne Schiemann

Diane & Jeff Shamis

Brian & Cindy Shea

Allison & Jason Shinn

Beth & Jeff Siegel

Brenda Smith & Ronald Burrichter

Eileen McCarthy Smith

Halbert & Ruth Smith

Pamela Smith & Carol Barron

Madeline Smyth

The Smyth’s

Jan Snyder & Steve Wilson

Caroline H Stanhope

Mike Still

G. W. Swicord

Joe Thigpen & Becky De Marie

The Thompson Family

Farol Tomson

Tonewood Family Music Inc.

Martin & Vibeke Vala

PJ van Blokland

Kirk van Meter

Vasanthi Vanniasingham

Gary & Martha Waltman

Marta Wayne

Tom & Mary Louise Weber

Robin West & Ken Wald

Roger & Ellen West

Tom & Julie Whitney

Carol Willis

Gene Witmer

Dr. Sarah Wittstruck

Carole & Bill Zegel

AUDIENCE SERVICES

Infants are not permitted in the theater. Food is not permitted in the theater. Please turn off all cellular phones, watch alarms, and all other noise-making equipment when in the theater. Photographing and/or sound recording any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording in this theater is prohibited. Violators may be subject to confiscation of equipment and ejection. Violations may render the offender liable to financial charges. The Hippodrome reserves the right to ask any patron causing a disturbance to leave the premises without refund.

In an emergency, evacuate through the external exits on either side of the lobby.

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