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Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL
PROUDLY PRESENTS
A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty Directed by John Gray
Production Manager/ Lighting Designer Robert P. Robins Stage Manager Elizabeth Haroian*
Scenic Designer Mihai Ciupe Original Costume Design Marilyn Wall Adapted by Stephanie Parks
Assistant Stage Manager Christine Robertson*
Costume Shop Supervisor Stephanie Parks
Props Designer Keira McDonald
Sound Designer Amanda Nipper
Technical Director Warren Goodwin
Master Electrician/ Mix Engineer Bill Boothman
Actors’ Equity Association Actors’ Equity Association (“Equity”), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 50,000 actors and stage managers. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks 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 Deanna Natour.
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.
A Christmas Carol Adapted by Niall McGinty Directed by John Gray
THE CAST Ebenezer Scrooge ......................................Gregory Jones^* Bob Cratchit ...............................................Niall McGinty^* Fred/ Young Scrooge....................................Wildlin Pierrevil Solicitor/ Belle/ Mrs. Cratchit .....................Sophia Young Solicitor/ Present/ Old Joe...........................Joel Stigliano Jacob Marley/ Mrs. Fezziwig/ Fred’s Wife.....Elaina Walton Past/ Stout Sister/ Merchant.........................Katie Pankow Mr.Fezziwig/ Topper/ Merchant....................Bill Eissler Belinda ....................................Carson Holley/ Kendall Petersen Tiny Tim ..................................Lexi Macklin/ Sadie Christensen Peter...........................Peter Weinstein / Aidan VanBourgondien Martha............................Corrin Pulliam / Madeline Elyse Smyth Scrooge as Boy..........................Trevor Ellis / Theodor Canev Dolly ......................................Leah Weiser/ Channing O’Halloran Young Belle.............................. Neko Nappy/ GeriAnne Meals Fan........................................... Mimi Macklin / Evelyn Orsini Turkey Kid................................ Faith Franck / Lillian Ehlers *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 of actors.
There will be no intermission.
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited. Originally commissioned and produced by Hippodrome Theatre, Gainesville, Florida Stephanie Lynge, Artistic Director Nicole Daenzer, Managing Director Permission granted by Niall McGinty. All inquiries concerning rights to the Play shall be addressed to niallmcginty@gmail.com
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WHO’S WHO AT THE HIPP THEATRE Stephanie Lynge (Artistic 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 40 productions at the Hippodrome either as an actor, director, choreographer, or dramaturg. She was seen on stage last season 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, and The Ultimate Christmas Show 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.
WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Gregory Jones^* (Ebenezer Scrooge) Gregg returns to the Hipp for his twenty-third run of A Christmas Carol. Before playing Scrooge, he had the infinite pleasure of playing Jacob Marley opposite Hippodrome legend Rusty Salling for 16 years. Mr. Jones has appeared on the Hippodrome stage since the 1978-79 season when he first appeared in They Shoot Horses Don’t They?. Since then, he has played various roles in more than 50 productions at the theatre including: (Tom) Dinner With Friends, (Salvador Dali) Hysteria, (Adrian) Private Eyes, (Leslie, Phyllis and Tom) Sylvia, and (Sid Caesar) Laughter on the 23rd Floor, (Det. Nick Rosetti) Shear Madness (2 Runs), (Adrian) Stage Kiss, (Walter Flood) Becky’s New Car. Film and television: Waterways, Miami Vice, A Flash of Green and Coastlines (Victor Nunez). Since 2004 he has been the director of Leading Edge, a business theatre ensemble that works with major corporate clients as part of Exec. Ed./UF. Gregg is a former Santa Fe College theatre faculty where he taught for 28 years, retiring in 2015, and is a proud member of Actors Equity (1974) and SAG-AFTRA (1985). Niall McGinty^* (Bob Cratchit) Niall is a proud ensemble member of the Hippodrome. Hippodrome credits include: Miracle on South Division Street (Jimmy), Ripcord (Derek), 1984 (Winston), Hamlet (Laertes), Peter and the Starcatcher (Peter), Eurydice (Orpheus), The Glass Menagerie (Tom), Romeo and Juliet (Romeo), The Diary of Anne Frank (Peter), The Play About the Baby (Boy), Proof (Hal), Macbeth (Ross). He has also, in various ways (acting, directing, and adapting), been involved in A Christmas Carol at the Hippodrome for 8 years. Chicago credits include work at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Victory Gardens, TimeLine Theatre, Griffin Theatre, Eclipse Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, and 16 th St Theatre. Niall is also a professional photographer: www.felixphoto.us Wildlin Pierrevil (Fred/ Young Scrooge) Wildlin is excited to be making his Hippodrome debut with this joyful imagining of A Christmas Carol. He hopes that this performance and this cast are one of the many joys you find this season. All grace and gratitude to his family, many mentors, and friends who have all provided abundant and consistent support and love. He wishes the same to you. Merry Christmas. www.NotWildlin.com @NotWildlin
WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Sophia Young (Solicitor/ Belle/ Mrs. Cratchit) is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major at the University of Florida and is eager to share this new adaptation of this classic story with the Gainesville community! She is thrilled to be returning to the Hippodrome stage after being a part of last year’s production of A Christmas Carol (Belle/Fred’s Wife/Laundress). UF SoTD: Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad), Pippin (Ensemble), Kiss Me, Kate (Ensemble, u/s Lilli/Kate). Thanks always to her parents for their unfaltering support and for never missing a show. www.sophiayoung.com Joel Stigliano (Solicitor/ Present/ Old Joe) is thrilled to be making his debut at the Hipp! Selected Credits: National Tour: Elf the Musical. Regional: Peter Pan, Hello Dolly, Unnecessary Farce, The Crucible, The Full Monty. Film/TV: Brain Games, Zarafa, Jess Archer Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin. Thanks to Stephanie and John for the opportunity and to Mom, the Bros., and Katie for the rest. MFA Ohio University. www.joelstigliano.com Elaina Walton (Jacob Marley/ Mrs. Fezziwig/ Fred’s Wife) is a 3rd year MFA Acting student at UF’s SOTD. Her credits include: Once On This Island, Chasing George Washington, Dreamgirls, Rent, The Colored Museum, and WHITE. Elaina is thrilled to be back at the Hipp, and would like to thank her family, friends, and her beautiful daughter for all of their love and support! Instagram: @itselainawalton
Katie Pankow (Past, Stout Sister, Merchant) Katie is delighted to be back at the Hippodrome in A Christmas Carol after serving up a mean Christmas pudding last year as Mrs. Cratchit. A few credits: Grounded (Theatre Conspiracy/ BIG ARTS Strauss Theatre), Noises Off (BIG ARTS Strauss Theatre), Don’t Dress for Dinner (Broadway Palm). MFA: University of Florida, 2013. Big love to Mom, Dad, Nate and Beef, and especially to Joel for being undead with me. www.katiepankow.com
WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Bill Eissler (Mr.Fezziwig, Topper, Merchant) Bill is happy to be making his Hippodrome premier. He is currently a 3rd year MFA Acting candidate at UF. Favorite roles include Cyrano, Roderick Usher, and Casy in Grapes of Wrath. Gainesville audiences have seen him in The Seagull, Kiss Me Kate, Beaux Stratagem, Hairspray, Red Velvet, and Hills on Fire at the University of Florida.
Madeline Elyse Smyth (Martha) Maddie is thrilled to be back at the Hippodrome for her 6th year of A Christmas Carol and excited to be part of this new adaptation. Some of her favorite performances have included Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (Young Baby Jane/The Hippodrome), Ruthless (Tina Denmark/Actor’s Warehouse), Peter and the Starcatcher (Molly swing/Gainesville Community Playhouse) and Tommy the Musical (Young Tommy/Acrosstown Repertory Theater). Leah Weiser (Dolly) Leah Weiser’s acting experience includes Fairy Tale Misfits (Sleepless Beauty and Vegetarian Witch), Anne Jr. (Orphan) and Charlotte’s Web (Baby Spider) at High Springs Playhouse. Other credits include The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow) at the Hippodrome Theater, Seussical, Jr. (Thing 1) and The Amish Project (Ensemble) at Star Center Theater. Carson Holley (Belinda) Carson is in the 5th grade and is grateful to return to the mainstage. Active in local theater, some favorite shows have been To Kill A Mockingbird (Scout), The Little Mermaid (Flounder) and Amish Project (Velda). Carson has also performed with the UF Opera Theater, Latino Sound Machine Entertainment, and IBA Music. She just released her first single, Que Late, which is available on all digital platforms. Neko Nappy (Young Belle) Neko is in the 6th grade at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School. This is Neko’s fourth year in A Christmas Carol. She has also performed in the Hippodrome’s Summer Spectacular productions of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Three Musketeers. Neko plays volleyball at P.K. and enjoys surfing and singing. Kendall Petersen (Belinda) Kendall is in the 6th grade at Kanapaha Middle School and is thrilled for her first performance on the Hippodrome stage. Kendall has also performed at the Gainesville Community Playhouse in Annie (Kate), as well as with Star Center Theatre in Shrek the Musical Jr (Storyteller). She has been active with Musical Me Theater for over 5 years where some of her favorite roles were in Annie Jr (Annie), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), and The Little Mermaid Jr (Chef Louis).
WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Trevor Ellis (Scrooge as Boy) This is Trevor’s second year performing in A Christmas Carol. He has also performed in the Hipp’s Summer Spectacular productions, most recently playing the Lion, in the Wizard of Oz. Trevor is a sixth grader at High Springs Community School and along with acting, loves rocking out on the drums and guitar. He is a guest drummer for the local kid rock band, “Heavy Pedal”, and was on the PBS televised talent show with Ethan Bortnick last year. Corrin Pulliam (Martha) Corrin is a sophomore enrolled in the Cambridge program at GHS. She is ecstatic to be returning for her second year in A Christmas Carol. She was last seen in Seussical (GHS), To Kill a Mockingbird (Star Center Theater), Twelfth Night (GHS), and The Amish Project (Star Center Theater). Aidan VanBourgondien (Peter) Aidan is thrilled to be involved in his first performance at the Hippodrome Theatre. He loves to challenge himself artistically and looks forward to future opportunities. His previous performances, in part, include, Hairspray (Mr. Pinky, The Principal, IQ), The Crucible (Thomas Putnam), School House Rock (George), Game of Tiaras (Guard Two, Dwarf One). Mimi Macklin (Fan) Mimi is thrilled to be playing Fan for the fourth time in A Christmas Carol. She has performed in many shows at the High Springs Playhouse including Charlotte’s Web, Annie and The Jungle Book. She is a member of the National Junior Beta Club, a Curvy Girl leader and a Girl Scout. Lexi Macklin (Tiny Tim) Lexi is excited to be making her stage debut here at the Hippodrome. She enjoys taking acting classes, gymnastics and creating art. Channing O’Halloran (Dolly) This is Channing’s sixth year performing in A Christmas Carol, previously as Tiny Tim, Turkey Girl and Young Belle. Other favorite roles include: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, Hippodrome Theatre), Twelfth Night (Feste, We The People Arts Initiative), Julius Caesar ( Casca, We The People Arts Initiative), Haint Blues (Automatic Slim, We The People Arts Initiative) and Under A Liar’s Moon (Mimi, Actors’ Warehouse). Channing also worked on Stranger Things seasons 1 and 2 for Netflix. Channing is a junior in high school. Lillian Ehlers (Turkey Kid) Lillian is thrilled to return for her sixth year as a cast member in the Hipp’s A Christmas Carol. Lillian recently worked on her first feature film project filmed in Boston, Defending Jacob, and she continues to work short film and commercial projects in NYC and Atlanta. In her pursuit of a career in the performing arts, Lillian entered the 9th grade at PK Yonge Performing Arts High School, and she will appear as Princess Jasmine in the fall production Game of Tiaras, as well as a lead dancer in the spring musical, Guys and Dolls.
WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Faith Franck (Turkey Kid) Faith is in the ninth grade at P.K. Yonge. She previously played Martha Cratchit in the Hippodrome’s A Christmas Carol production and has also performed in the Hipp’s Summer Spectacular productions for the past six years. Sadie Christensen (Tiny Tim) Sadie is 8 years old, from Gainesville, Fl, and is in 3rd grade at The Rock School. She’s a good girl, loves her mama, loves Jesus, and America too! This is her second performance in A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim), and loves every minute. GeriAnne Meals (Young Belle) GeriAnne is excited to be returning to A Christmas Carol as Young Belle. GeriAnne is fourteen years old, and is a student at St. Francis Catholic Academy. Past productions she’s been in include:The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy Gale), A Journey to Narnia (Queen Jadis), and The Fairytale Misfits (Groundhog). Evelyn Orsini (Fan) Evelyn Orsini is ten years old and attends the fifth grade at Stephen Foster Elementary. She played in The Wizard of Oz (Twice at the Hippodrome Summer Spectacular, once as Zoq and once as The Tin Man/Girl) and The Great Bear of Orange (The Hippodrome Spring Break camp as Katrine). She dreams of one day becoming a film actress. Peter Weinstein (Peter) Peter Weinstein is delighted to return for his third year as part of the Hippodrome’s annual production of A Christmas Carol where he has previously played Scrooge as a Boy (2017) and Peter Cratchit (2018). Some of his other favorite roles have included Theo in Pippin (PK Yonge 2018) and Jem in To Kill A Mockingbird (Star Theatre 2019). Off stage he plays the piano and enjoys karate training at Gainesville Dojo, swimming on his school swim team, and reading fantasy/science fiction. He is in the eighth grade at PK Yonge. Theodor Canev (Scrooge as Boy) Theodor is in 5th Grade in Chiles Elementary. This is his second year in A Christmas Carol. He had also participated in Summer Spectacular’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Theodor plays piano and cello, soccer, and basketball. He enjoys building computers and playing chess. John Gray (Director) John is thrilled to be making his directing debut at the Hippodrome. He has spent most of his directing career in educational theatre working with kids from kindergarten to college age and has former students working in all aspects of theatre from performing to design. Favorite shows include An Ideal Husband (Sonnet Repertory Theatre), Merrily We Roll Along (Wichita State), Phantasmagoria (Prospect Theater Company), Broadway Bombs (Joe Allen Players), Grease (Tippecanoe Outdoor Amphitheater) and Das Barbecu (Heartists.) In addition to directing, John has choreographed and costumed numerous productions and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association. Performance credits include Falsettos, Fallen Angel, The Foreigner, Lead Heavy Sky and How To Succeed… Many thanks to Stephanie for this opportunity and much love to his wonderful and patient partner, Jason.
WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Marilyn Wall (Original Costume Designer) Marilyn Wall is a co-founder of the Hippodrome, where she is Artistic Associate and Costume Designer-in-Residence. She has designed and built costumes for more than 350 professional productions for the stage and for film. Her stage designs have been seen in San Diego, Boston, Denver, Connecticut, New York, Alabama, Massachusetts, and Toronto. In the film world she has designed costumes and makeup for: A Flash of Green, with Ed Harris; Shimmer, with MaryBeth Hurt; Ruby in Paradise, with Ashley Judd; Gathering Evidence, with Angelina Jolie; Miami Hustle, with Kathy Ireland; and Ulee’s Gold, with Peter Fonda and Patricia Richardson. Ms. Wall has also served as a designer for Phil Donahue, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Todd Field, Joan Steffend, Scott Simon, and Travis Tritt, and is a two-time Emmy Award winner for her design work on Salsa, a national television children’s series. She received an Audelco Award nomination for her original costume design for Cookin’ at the Cookery and a Beverly Hills/Hollywood Theatre Award nomination for Best Costume Design. She is currently designing puppets and costumes for a new children’s television series called OrganWise Guys. Marilyn was the invited artist for HGTV White House Christmas Special 2003-2005. Most recently, Marilyn was awarded a Florida Individual Artist Fellowship for 2009. Elizabeth Haroian* (Stage Manager) Liz is thrilled to be joining the team here at the Hippodrome and with A Christmas Carol no less! Liz grew up in Hopkinton, MA; the start of the Boston Marathon. She now, somewhat begrudgingly, lives in NYC. Some of Liz’s favorite stage management credits are: 3/Fifths (3LD/3/Fifths), Symphonie Fantastique (Basil Twist), The Pirate La Dee Da (ATC), The Secret Garden and Sister Act (NYU), Grease (New London Barn), The Winter’s Tale (Saratoga Shakespeare Company), Richard III (Juilliard), The Polar Express (Rail Events/Warner Brothers), Maestro (ERC), and Much Ado About Nothing (ART). She’s also had the pleasure of working with many academic programs including NYU Steinhardt, The Juilliard School, Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School, Atlantic, and ART/Harvard. Amid all of the chaos remember to have fun! Mihai Ciupe (Scenic Designer) Originally from Romania, Mihai Ciupe received a double MFA degree in costume and set design from Carnegie Mellon University and his BFA from Art and Design University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. During his MFA program he was awarded the George Kimberly Scene Design Award and the Oren Parker Award in Design and Production. Prior to the United States he was the resident scenographer at The National Theatre of Cluj, Romania. During his former years he traveled extensively in Europe in tours with the shows that he designed, getting exposure to the various schools of theatre from England, Scotland, Hungary, France and Yugoslavia. As a designer he worked with some of the greatest Romanian directors: Gabor Tompa, Alexandru Dabija, Iulian Visa, Mihai Manutiu, Victor Ion Frunza. In 1991 he received a scholarship to attend The London International Festival of Theatre. Since 1995 he is a member of The United Association of the Romanian Fine Artists in the scenography section. In 1999 he joined the faculty of School of Theatre and Dance department at University of Florida, where he is now an Associate Professor in Scene Design.
WHO’S WHO IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL Keira McDonald (Props Designer) This is Keira’s first production with the Hippodrome, and she is ecstatic to be a part of this show. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from Flagler College and has since worked as Props Master for Horn in the West in Boone, NC, the nation’s oldest continuously running outdoor drama. Christine Robertson* (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be working at The Hippodrome! Numerous AEA acting credits include Amalia in She Loves Me at The Theatre at the Center (Jeff Nomination, Best Musical, Chicago Area), Vi in Footloose at The Little Theatre on the Square, and multiple shows at the historic Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. She originated the role of Lucy in the highly acclaimed world premiere of Kirke Mechem’s opera, The Rivals, at Skylight Opera Theatre in Milwaukee and appeared as Gabriel/Eve in The Creation, performing with the International Chamber Artists and members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She is proud to have served her country as a member of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band where she performed as a soloist with the concert band, the jazz band, and the elite protocol band, The Blue Aces. Ms. Robertson served on the voice faculty of Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois for 7 years and currently maintains a private studio in Gainesville where she teaches singing lessons and also the Alexander Technique. www.christinerobertsonstudio.com
OUR GENEROUS DONORS 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 Matt Dibble at (352) 373-5968 ext. 243. Donations listed are from 10/28/19- 11/24/20. Albert Eid PRODUCER $50000+ Allison Cunningham Nathan S. Collier Barbara Machold DIRECTOR $10,000+ Carol & James Sarisky Ken & Colleen Rand Cassandra Farley Anonymous Clay Kallman & Lauren Groff Anonymous Constance Shehan PLAYWRIGHT $5,000-$9,999 Dawn Peters Eileen McCarthy Smith Don & Mary Lou Eitzman Gary & Suzy Miller Eddie Daniel Jan Snyder Fonda Davis & John R. Eyler DESIGNER $2,500-$4,999 Gene Witmer Azra Bihorac Herbert & Ruth Smith David & Linda Bloom Harvey & Missy Ziegler Dick & Caren Gorenberg James Blythe Robert Hadley Jane Emmeree & Erick Smith Paul & Leslie Klein Dr. Jane Brockmann Esther Negrin Janice & Tom Bird COMPOSER $1,000-$2,499 Jeff Shamis Stephanie Lynge Kathryn Robinson Susan Mastin Kirk & Valli Van Meter Ted & Hallie McFetridge Marjorie McMorris Gary & Laura McGill Matt & Rae Gitzendanner Carol F. Meyer Peter & Jani Sherrard Jeff & Lauren Miller Richard & Valentina Mankin Robert K. & Carole Anne Oglesby Robert & Colleen Cornwell Pennypacker Family Robert Stan & Peggy Williams William & Betty Petty Scott & Kirstin Flamand Marta Pollitt DONOR $100+ Barbara Jean Raskin, CPA Doug & Beth Anderson David & Regina Richardson Lisa Anthony Jane & Mike Ryals James & Karen Archer Farol Tomson Cheryl Bailey Nora Lee Hoover & Amor Villar Julie Baker Tom & Mary Louise Weber Walter & Pamela Barry Nel & Daniel Webster Susie Baxter William Zegel John & Barbara Bengston
CHOREOGRAPHER $500-$999 David & Loren Smyth Connie & Bob Stern Gay Jean Triplett Jeff Wade Robin West & Ken Wald Cynthia White
CAST $250-$499 Anonymous
Lisa Bowley Nancy & David Boyd Linda Boyles & William Houde Kristen Bryant Jane Burman-Holtom J.F. & Charme Burns Cindy & Ken Campbell Janice Carrillo Daniela E Castro Charlotte & Paul Chadik
OUR GENEROUS DONORS Jean Cibula Candace Clift Leonard & Mosetta Cohen Janet L. or Neal P. Cohen Susan Conner Byron Croker Ana & Kenneth Cusi James DeFord Frank Delucia Nancy Deren Cheryl & Paul Doering Virginia Dolder #welovethehipp Ed & Marcia Ellett Maywood Ellifritt Mark Elliott Jean Epling Lynda Melissa Ernest Bill & Tara Ezzell Carol Faas Mark Fenster Griselda Forbes D.A. Fosser Paul & Mary Ellen Funderburk Barbara Gamble Paul & Reisa George Ryan George Andrew & Ally Gill Danny & Karen Gilliland Marsha Gittinger Julie Penrod Glenn Harvey Goldstein Jim & Sibet Grantham Alice Gridley Barbara Gubbin Robert Gwin Tashia Hale Darrell Hartman Anne Hastings Kathy Hendrickson Edward Hennis Elizabeth Hicks Catherine Hill Jay Hmielowski Guenther Hochhaus Robert & Lynne Holt Sharon Huey Gary & Joann Ihas Ed & Carole Johnson Karen & Jodie Johnson Elta Johnston Gregg Jones Jolaine Jones-Pokorney Barbara Keener
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CORPORATE SPONSORS The commitment of the corporate community is critical for the Hippodrome to sustain its highly acclaimed productions and programs. To learn more about corporate partner opportunities, Contact Nicole Daenzer at ndaenzer@thehipp.org
SEASON PRODUCERS $50,000+ City of Gainesville The Collier Companies
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS $20,000+ Arlington Square Apartments Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC Computer Network Experts (CNE) 98.5 KTK, 97.3 The Sky, Country 103.7 The Gainesville Sun The Gator, AM 850 Michael & Phyllis Warren on Behalf of AMJ Group, Inc. PRODUCERS $10,000+ Akira Wood A Personal Elf Best of Gainesville Boardwalk Apartments The Business Report EFN Properties Floral Expressions Florist Gainesville Health and Fitness Center Giggle Magazine Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille K-Country and Wind FM
PRODUCTION SPONSORS $5,000+ Allison Durham Photography Bevis Chiropractic Door One USA Double Envelope Exactech, Inc. Florida Food Service, Inc. Florida Pest Control PRODUCTION CO-SPONSORS $2,500+ Big Top Brewing Custom Caterers Dragonfly Sushi Emiliano’s Café Fun4GatorKids.com (Education Sponsor) Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce
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CORPORATE SPONSORS OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE SPONSOR $2,000+ Allstate Agent - Judy Locascio PERFORMANCE SPONSORS $1,750+ Amelia’s Fine Italian Cuisine Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors Colortyme Rent to Own Gainesville Regional Airport REHEARSAL SPONSORS $1,000+ Hogtown Brewers Craft Beer Festival Ibti Hijazi Catering John Russell Salon
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The Hippodrome would like to thank the City of Gainesville and Alachua County for years of generous support.
FOUNDATION SUPPORT Allstate Foundation Amazon Smile Foundation Bryson Foundation Community Foundation of North Central Florida Dharma Endowment Foundation
Jelks Family Foundation McKee/Crawford K2 Charitable Foundation Paypal Giving Fund
GRANDE DAMES A women’s philanthropy group, the Hippodrome Grande Dames is a group for women who love and support the arts. To learn more about the Grande Dames and how to join, send an inquiry to Nicole Daenzer at ndaenzer@thehipp.org. Julie Anspach Paige Beck Elizabeth Bedell Kimberly Bosshardt Leslie D. Bram Doe Brown Mary Ellen Burnett Ani Collier Sheila Dickison Polly Doughty Sandra Fackler Doris Edwards
Lynda Everitt Cherie Fine Saundra Fisher Justine Fry Susan Fulford Caren Gorenberg Jan Jones Linda Kallman Leslie Klein Ellen Lau Lucinda Lavelli Jacki Levine
Judy Locascio Anne Margoluis Ginny Maurer Jorgia McAfee Linda McGurn Carol F. Meyer Chris Morris Sara Morsey Esther Negrin Nell Page Emily Pritchett Judith C. Russell
Ilene Silverman Eileen Smith Midge Smith Jan Snyder Patricia Toskes Marilyn L. Tubb Justine Vaughen Marilyn Wall Fulbia A. Westfall
COLLIER CHALLENGE DONORS Jessica Abel Erika Aenlle Richard Alllen & Susan Mastin Sherri & Eric Amundson Julie Anspach Lisa Anthony & Isaac Simmons James & Karen Archer Christine Aytug Robert Bachus Walter & Pamela Barry Gil & Suzie Baxter Theresa Beachy John & Barbara Bengston Azra Bihorac & Charles Hobson James & Tara Blythe Joyce Bono David & Nancy Boyd Sherry & Carter Boydstun Martha Brane & Lewis Sussman Patti Breedlove Jane Brockman Tom Brunson & Debbie Savage Jane Burman-Holtom Cheryl Calhoun & Ester De Jong Neda Caneva Peter Carpenter Alan Carlson & Theresa Guecia Charlotte & Paul Chadik Candace Clift & Mark Woolett Ms. Amy Coenen Charna & Stuart Cohn Debbie Conlon Erin Connelly Wes Corbett Bruce Cornwell Diane Craig Phylis & James Craig Ed & Sheila Crapo Katie D’Amato Eddie Daniel & Jason Monroe Newman Fonda Davis & John Eyler Nancy Deren The Dharma Endowment Foundation Sheila Dickison 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
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HIPPODROME STAFF STEPHANIE LYNGE Artistic Director ROBERT P. ROBINS Lighting Designer/ Production Manager BILL BOOTHMAN Lead Electrician AMANDA NIPPER Sound Designer CLARA JEAN KELLY Costume Designer/ Costume Shop Supervisor REBEKAH LEPPERT Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor* AMBER WILKERSON Stage Manager WARREN GOODWIN Technical Director KEN BROWN Scenic Artist* LUCIAN ROBINSON Master Carpenter* JAMES CIEPLY Shop Foreman* ALEXANDRIA YELVERTON Marketing ALEXANDRA OTTESEN Development J. MOLIER MFA intern COSTUME CONSULTANTS DORIS EDWARDS LESLIE KLEIN
ROBERT P. ROBINS Facilities Manager MATT DIBBLE Group Sales Manager & Development ALLEN LENNOX Rentals Coordinator/ Special Events Coordinator*
CLINT THORNTON Development Assistant AMANDA FRASER Development Intern
MATTHEW CUGINI Cinema Program Manager* DEE NATOUR Graphic Designer TERRANCE WILLIAMS Marketing Coordinator AMADOR SANTIAGO Caretaker ANNA VERNEY Art Gallery Curator
JORDAN HUNT Education Associate* SHARON BORNEMAN Outreach Coordinator*
INTERNS AND APPRENTICES
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GABRIELLE BYAM Education Director/ Internship Program Coordinator
FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM
ANNA VERNEY Box Office Representative MELISSA EDWARDS House Manager* JAY NIXON - House Manager* DUNCAN VANDERBERG House Manager/Bartender* EMILY SMITH - House Manager* SOPHIA YOUNG House Manager* ROSE DECOTIIS Bartender/House Manager* DEVIN BRANCH Bartender* NYQ SMITH Bartender /House Manager* ERIK RUUD - Bartender* CARLOS CODONER-CONTELL - Projectionist* PRIYA GUJAR - Projectionist*
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AUDIENCE SERVICES PLEASE NOTE: 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.
RUSTY SALLING MEMORIAL FUND The Hippodrome Theatre was Rusty’s home for over forty years. Contributions to the Rusty Salling Fund will support his ongoing legacy of artistic achievement and community service according to his family’s wishes. To contribute to the Rusty Salling Memorial Fund, please visit thehipp.org/rustyfund Tim Altmeyer Wayne & Penny Archer Rod & Beverly Bartlett Mrs. Roxane Bleiweis Miss Marsha Boyd Ms. Libby Brateman Cecilia Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Homer O. Bryant Lauren Warhol Caldwell David & Jean Chalmers Wendy Chambers Linda Cirulli-Burton Mr. Leon Clark Candace Clift and Mark Woollett Debbie & Michael Conlon Mrs. Dorothy A. Conway Comeau Phylis & James Craig Nicole Daenzer Sadie Darnell & Norma Darnell Leah Deese Barbara Devoe Matthew Dibble Cheryl & Paul Doering Michael Hill & Ellie Donovan Clyde Ellis Cheris Garrison Dick & Caren Gorenberg Benjamin & Joyce Gorman Mary & Joe Haldeman Carole Harpe Catherine Hill Ira & Amanda Holmes Jessica Hurov Dan Jesse & Irene Gurri John & Kathleeen Kish Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Leslie Klein Ms. Ellen Lau Anonymous Gary McGill Gary and Suzy Miller Jeff Montgomery Ms. Chris M. Morris Ms. Sara Morsey
Dorothea & Robert Mounts Herb & Barbara Oberlander Tony and Kerry Oliver-Smith Jonathan, Bethany, Hadley and Sadie Owen Mr. S. Douglas Parker Kandy Penner Susan Pfahler Libby H. Prince Ms. Vera Rabino Kenneth & Colleen Rand Michael & Jaquie Resnick David & Regina Richardson Mrs. Kristen J. Riley Ed & Marilynn Schlott Joe Schwartz Janis Scott Dr. David L. Shelton Jodi Siegel In Memory of Emily Katherine Maddie Smyth David, Loren, Maddie, and Tyler Smyth Ms. Patricia A. Stewart Jennie Stringfellow Bonnie Tomlinson Dr. Mary & Barry V. Wagner Isobelle & James Walker Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Martha W. Waltman Shirley Weitz Dr. & Mrs. James Allen Wilson Gene Witmer Dr. Sarah Wittstruck David Young & Elizabeth Adams
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