Running Mates - Mobile Playbill

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 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 Le-Alem Getachew.

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.

The Cast Ted Wink . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . André Sguerra

Sofia Storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Lynn Jacobs*

Savannah Storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie Cramer

Sam Storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Lindsay*^

Liddie Valentine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Bellaver*^

Jimmy Benjamin “J.B” Jackson . . . . . . Nicholas Perez-Hoop

The Setting

Time: 2010

Place: A small town Anderson, Georgia

Presented by special arrangement with Stage Rights (www.stagerights.com).

Hippodrome productions are supported in part by: the National Endowment for the Arts, the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida, Visit Gainesville Alachua County, and by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department.

*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 one 15-minute intermission

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited.

Director's Note

A family comedy - set during an election? What could possibly go wrong?

Will the Storm marriage survive being political rivals? How can the town choose one over the other? Can red and blue truly make purple? And why on earth do a comedy about politics during an election season? Well, back in January as our season selection team debated what plays to include in the season, we kept coming back to RUNNING MATES. This lovely family comedy made us smile, made us laugh, and left us feeling, oh what was that word, hope, that maybe there is still a way to find our human commonalities regardless of political party. The Hippodrome believes in the healing power of laughter, and we hope you can take a breath with us this fall and experience the same happiness that this wonderful play has brought to us.

-Stephanie Lynge^

Artistic Director's Note

The Hippodrome is thrilled to have you here with us for our season Beyond Limits as we celebrate the spirit that founded the artistic heart of our community, beating right here in downtown.

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.

Throughout its history, The Hippodrome has pushed the limits of storytelling, creating memorable productions like Equus, The Elephant Man, Amadeus, The Royal, and The Mountaintop. The Hippodrome Improvisational Teen Theatre (HITT), Open Stages and TYA (Theater for Young Audiences) brought innovative works beyond the walls of the theater and into the Gainesville schools and community, proving that theater is an important tool that can be used to explore deep issues, educate, and spark discussion.

The Hippodrome Theatre’s 50th season Beyond Limits continues storytelling outside the norm, producing stories that challenge our assumptions, and reminding all of us that there are no limits to what we can do and who we can be. The Hippodrome also continues to explore new ways of bringing storytelling and the community together. By pushing the limits through its New Works Festival celebrating Floridian voices and stories, our educational Summer Spectacular and outreach programs creating the artists of tomorrow, and the Hipp Unplugged series that fosters new playwrights, new directors, and helps us grow the talent right here in our community.

Our founding history and energetic present will continue to launch us beyond all limits as we move into the future. Come take this journey with us as we leap joyfully into our next 50 years.

-Stephanie Lynge (Hippodrome’s Artistic Director)

Who's Who in Running Mates

Beth Kander is an author and playwright with tangled roots in the Midwest and Deep South. The granddaughter of immigrants, she is interested in the intersection of new ideas and identities with old stories, secrets, and legends. She has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan and an MFA in Creative Writing from Mississippi University for Women. Beth is the resident playwright for Ashland New Plays Festival in Oregon and was a founding board member of Fondren Theatre Workshop in Jackson, Mississippi. She is a frequent teacher, guest artist, and workshop facilitator.

Recent awards and honors include a 2020 Indie Forward Award (Born in Syn), 2020 Henry Award for Best New Play or Musical (Hazardous Materials), and 2019 Pitch Wars (13 Jericho Lane), among others. She is a past Mississippi Arts Commission Literary Fellow and Eudora Welty Award winner, and has written for commercials, documentaries, and MPB television. She also does occasional voiceover work, and is a lead station voice for WJTV. As an author, she is represented by Allison Hellegers at Stimola Literary Studio. Beth lives in Chicago with her favorite characters (her quirky little family) and is always working on too many projects at once. Learn more at www.bethkander.com or follow her on social media.

Who's Who in Running Mates

André Sguerra (Ted Wink)

André Sguerra makes his Hippodrome debut. Regional credits include Gudule in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Skylight Music Theatre). NYC Credits include Laertes in Hamlet (SIST), Bear in Old Turtle and the Broken Truth (Rebel Playhouse), and Arthur (puppeteer) in After the Blast (Lincoln Center Theatre LCT3). BA in Theatre from Northwestern University. His largest audience knows him from sea shanties and bass vocals on TikTok @sguerraandre.

Joy Lynn Jacobs* (Sofia Storm)

After performing the role of ‘Constance’ in the wonderfully filmed version of “Proof of Love” for the Hippodrome during the nationwide quarantine Joy is incredibly pleased to be here, on stage, in person! Broadway credits: World premiere- Marie Christine; Revival- The Music Man; 1 st National Broadway tours- Ragtime, Show Boat revival. Off-Broadway; Created role - Professional Woman, Menopause the Musical; Regional: Grace Bodell – Fireflies; Mrs. Alexander – Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime; Mother Abyss – Sound of Music; Sadie - Having Our Say; Lola – Jar the Floor; Aunt Eller – Oklahoma; Wanda- Crowns; Reno Sweeney -Anything Goes; Lady ThiangKing & I; Aldonza-Man of La Mancha; Armelia- Ain’t Misbehavin! TV: Harlem, Love Life, Blacklist, Manifest, Luke Cage, House of Cards, Gotham, Nurse Jackie. Voice of Principle character for new Nickelodeon animated series. Soloist for Symphonies: Winston-Salem, Portland, Spokane, Roanoke, Phoenix, and Detroit and much more!

Maggie Cramer (Savannah Storm)

Maggie Cramer is an actor and theatre artist based in Minneapolis, MN. Born and raised in the Midwest, they are excited to be making their East Coast debut at The Hippodrome. Recent credits: Airness (Park Square Theatre) Top Girls (Theatre Pro Rata) Puffs, Too Much Light at the All-Night Starlight Diner (Know Theatre of Cincinnati), The Wolves, Failure: A Love Story, Red Velvet (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati) Dry Land (selfproduced in partnership with Planned Parenthood of Ohio). Training: Professional Acting Apprentice at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Loyola University Chicago B.A. Theatre.

Matthew Lindsay*^ (Sam Storm)

After a long hiatus, Matthew is thrilled to be back on the Hippodrome stage in this production of Running Mates with such a talented cast! Other past Hipp credits include: As You Like It, Hamlet, Clybourne Park, Don Dress for Dinner, Defiance, Shear Madness, Women In Jeopardy, Slasher, Dracula, The Tempest, Mr. Burns, A Christmas Carol, and A Tuna Christmas. Matthew holds an MFA in Acting from UF and is currently a professor of theater at Santa Fe College, where he teaches acting, theater history, and improvisation. Matthew is a proud member of Actors’ Equity. Thank you for your support of local arts!

Michelle Bellaver*^ (Liddie Valentine)

Michelle Bellaver is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Acting at the University of Florida. She is an interdisciplinary director, performer, and writer working in theatre and film. She has been seen on The Hipp stage in Don’t Dress for Dinner and Other Desert Cities. Film: Saint: 5 Etudes for Joan of Arc (Writer and Director), The Selling (Actor), Final Remains (Actor). Stage: Bad Egg (Writer/Director, The Tank, NYC), Manar (La Mama NYC and Rough Draft stival), Olive Kitteridge (Word for Word), How I Learned to Drive (Nuance Theatre, NYC), Marie Antoinette (Director/Barry University). Her playwriting has been in residence, received readings, development workshops, and works-in-progress showings at The Tank NYC, the Purple Rose Theatre Company, and Dixon Place. Michelle is a member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association.

Nicholas Perez-Hoop (Jimmy Benjamin “J.B”Jackson)

Nicholas Perez-Hoop is a multidisciplinary theatre artist whose credits include freeFall theatre, American Stage, Walnut Street Theatre, Atlanta Shakespeare Company, Jobsite Theater (BroadwayWorld and Creative Loafing Best Actor for Hand To God), Tampa Repertory Theatre, The Straz Center of the Performing Arts, Stageworks Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, amongst others. Currently sharing his time between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay, recent events include the Kennedy Center Directing Fellowship as well as directing the regional premiere of Douglas William’s “Ship.” University of South Florida and Point Park University. @hoopswoop on Instagram and @Nick-Hoop on Venmo. Exhale together. Laugh together. Say “amen” should you need to. This is community- let’s go!

Who's Who in Running Mates

Stephanie Lynge^ (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.

Who's Who in Running Mates

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.

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.

Bill Boothman (Lead Electrician) Prior to joining the Hipp Bill worked with the stagehand’s union IATSE local 115 in Jacksonville, FL. Bill is a synthesizer hobbyist.

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.

Amanda Nipper (Sound 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.

Erin Jester (Costume Designer/Shop Supervisor) is delighted to return to the Hippodrome for its 50th 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.

Susan Schuld (Accent/Dialect and Text Coach) has been acting and vocal coaching nationally for over 25 years and is an Associate Professor of Voice and Speech here at the School of Theatre and Dance. M.F.A in Acting from Rutgers University, Designated Linklater Teacher, Certified Teacher of KnightThompson Speechwork, and a National Michael Chekhov Association Teacher.

Erika Capin (Properties Designer) Erika has been involved in theatre since childhood &has done a little bit of everything including acting, directing, stage managing, painting sets, and even running the spotlight, but she finally found her true calling in the wonderful world of props. Her artistic creations have appeared on the stages of several local theatres in many shows over the years – most recently in The Revolutionists, Murder For Two, Lone Star Spirits, The Blue Period of Milton Van der Spuy, Mamma Mia, Gypsy, Time of My Life and Ins and Outs. When she isn’t making props or working at her day job, Erika also designs jewelry and takes care of an assortment of rescued animals.

Timothy J 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.

Special Thanks to Susan Bridges Niemann of Monster Press/The Moonstone Studio for supporting this production with t-shirts and mugs.

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. 256. Donations listed are from 10-1-21 to 10-03-22.

PRODUCER $50000+

Nathan S. Collier

DIRECTOR $10,000+

(anonymous) ● Anne Margoluis ● Janet H. Silverstein

PLAYWRIGHT $5,000-$9,999

(anonymous) ● Bryson Foundation, Ltd ● Jan Snyder & Steve Wilson

DESIGNER $2,500-$5,000

Debbie & Mike Conlon ● Mary Trew & Weaver Gaines ● Bradley & Marta Pollitt

COMPOSER $1,000-$2,500

(anonymous) ● (anonymous) ● (anonymous) ● Tonewood Family Music ● TIM ALTMEYER ● Julie Anspach ● Wayne & Penny Archer ● Margaret Bachus Estate ● Jan Baur ● Dr. Theresa Beachy ● Kenneth & Laura Berns ● Roxane Bleiweis ● David & Linda Bloom ● Joyce Bono ● Kim Bosshardt ● Patrice Boyes, ESQ. ● Richard Brown ● Mary Day Coker ● Bruce Cornwell ● Forrest S. Crawford ● Katherine D’Amato- Weinhold ● Sheila K. Dickison ● Chris & Rusty Forsmark ● Ira & Gerri Gessner ● Bob & Carol Gwin ● Tashia & Jeff Hale ● Colin Hines ● Linda & Clayton Kallman ● Kim Kazimour ● Maureen Killoran & Peter Hyatt ● Leslie Klein ● Lucinda Lavelli ● Lynn Rousseau ● Jennifer Lee ● Melanie Leonard ● Joseph W. & Lucille Little ● Trevor & Charlene Luke ● Stephanie B. Lynge ● Richard Allen & Susan Mastin ● Ginny Maurer ● Eileen McCarthy Smith ● Quinn Family Charitable Foundation ● Carol Meyer ● Chris M. Morris ● Jon Morris ● Rob & Carol Oglesby ● Nell Page Rainsberger & Kevin Rainsberger ● Galatia Ramphal ● Amanda Rodriguez Demaria ● Vivian Ruth Sawyer ● Molly Sexton ● Ilene Silverman ● Midge Smith ● Farol Tomson ● Flo Turcotte ● Justine Vaughen Fry ● Helen Warren ● Nel & Daniel Webster ● Kate Wilkinson ● Merry Lynne Wilson ● Jorgia Wooten ● Elaine Young ● Bill & Carol Zegel

CHOREOGRAPHER $500+

(anonymous) ● Maria-Elena Augistin ● Joy & Michael Avery ● Dr. Azra Bihorac & Charles Hobson ● Frederick Brenneman ● Peter Joseph Carpenter ● Ed & Sheila Crapo ● Mary Ellen & Maywood Ellifritt ● Laura Gillman ● Michael Gorham & Veronika Thiebach ● Fred Harden ● Heather Harrell ● Ann Hatfield ● Melanie Leonard ● Richard J. Howard ● Rosemary Hume The Jelks Family Foundation ● David P. Kienast ● Carol & Salvadore Locascio ● Richard Mankin ● Charlie Mitchell ● Kerry & Tony Oliver-Smith ● Amy Pazzalia & William “Joe” Stokes ● Emily Pritchett ● Karen Scarborough ● Richard & Joy Segall ● Allison & Jason Shinn ● John & Daun Spindler ● Ruth L. Steiner ● Connie & Bob Stern ● Kenneth D. Wald ● Marjorie & Roy Weiner ● Cynthia White

CAST $250+

(anonymous) ● (anonymous) ● Erika Aenlle ● Linda Boyles ● Jane Brockmann & Thomas Rider ● Randall Caton ● Eddie Daniel & Jason Neumann ● Mai & Cooper Dean ● Ed & Marcia Ellett ● Cherie Fine ● Lauren Groff & Clay Kallman ● Gary & Joann Ihas ● Timothy Leslie ● Michael & Sherrilyn Pasternak ● From the Estate of Edward E. Mingle in honor of Jason Reeves, a tremendous friend ● Jaquie & Michael Resnick ● Carol & Jim Sarisky ● Jeff & Diana Shamis ● David & Loren Smyth ● Jane Townsend ● In Memory of Marilyn Wall ● Samuel Welker ● Harvey & Missy Ziegler

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 The Hipp at development@thehipp.org.

SEASON PRODUCERS $50,000+

City of Gainesville ● The Collier Companies ● Florida Division of Cultural Affairs ● Visit Gainesville, Alachua County

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS $20,000+

98.5 KTK, 97.3 The Sky, Country 103.7 The Gator, AM 850 ● Arlington Square Apartments ● CBS4 / NBC9 ● Computer Network Experts (CNE) ● James Moore Consulting ● Michael and Phyllis Warren on Behalf of AMJ Group, Inc ● UF School of Theatre + Dance

PRODUCERS $10,000+

EFN Properties ● Gainesville Health and Fitness Center ● Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille ● Wind-FM 92.5 Gainesville/95.5 Ocala ● Lake and Emerald Publications ● Quality Plumbing ● WUFT-FM, WUFT-TV

PRODUCTION SPONSORS $5,000+

Ben E. Keith Foods ● Bevis Chiropractic ● Destination Florida ● Greater Gainesville Chamber ● Ken and Linda McGurn McGurn Investment Company ● Marc Radio Group ● Renaissance Printing ● UF Health

PRODUCTION CO-SPONSORS $2,500+

Alliance Credit Union ● Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors ● Florida Pest Control ● Gabrielle Redfern ● Gator Moving and Storage Co. ● King’s Heating and Air, Inc ● Mini Maid ● Oak Hammock at the University of Florida ● Pride Community Center of North Central ● Florida (PCCNCF) ● Residence Inn by Marriott ● Rush and Frisco Law ● Sherwin Williams

OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE SPONSOR $2,000+

Allstate Agent - Judy Locascio

PERFORMANCE SPONSORS $1,750+

Amelia's Fine Italian Cuisine ● The Bagel Bakery ● Hansel Hudson Photography ● JohnRussell Salon ● Nell Page Rainsberger, Realtor Campus to Coast Realty ● Tonewood Family Music ● Watchguard Technologies

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 ● Amy E. Tarrant Foundation ● Bryson Foundation ● Community Foundation of North Central Florida ● Dharma Endowment Foundation ● Jelks Family Foundation ● McKee/Crawford K2 Charitable Foundation ● Paypal Giving Fund

Leading Ladies

This annual women’s philanthropy group officially launched in 2015 for women who love and support the arts. We thank all of our past supporters. Below is our 2022-2023 list of supporters (so far!). If you’d like to renew your membership to this dynamic group of women or become a new member, please contact development@thehipp.org

Amanda Demaria ● Carol Gwin ● Carol F. Meyer ● Chris M. Morris ● Dr. Theresa Beachy ● Dr. Azra Bihorac ● Emily Pritchett ● Florence M. Turcotte ● Galatia Ramphal ● Gabrielle Redfern ● Ginny Maurer ● Helen Warren ● Ilene Silverman ● Jan Baur ● Jan Snyder ● Jennifer Lee ● Jorgia Wooten ● Judy Locascio ● Justine Vaughen ● Kerry Oliver-Smith ● Kim Bosshardt ● Linda Kallman ● Leslie Klein ● Lucinda Lavelli ● Lynn Rousseau ● Marie-Elena Augustin ● Marie House ● Mary Day Coker ● Melanie Leonard ● Molly Sexton ● Nell Page Rainsberger ● Patrice Boyes, ESQ ● Sheila K. Dickison ● Vivian Ruth Sawyer

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 ● David & Linda Bloom ● James & Tara Blythe ● Joyce Bono ● Ralph Bowden ● Lisa Bowley ● David & Nancy Boyd ● Sherry & Carter Boydstun ● Martha Brane & Lewis Sussman ● Patti Breedlove ● Jane Brockman ● Tom Brunson & Debbie Savage ● Jane & Russell Burman-Holtom ● Cheryl Calhoun & Ester De Jong ● Neda Caneva ● Alan Carlson & Theresa Guecia ● Peter Carpenter ● Charlotte & Paul Chadik ● Candace Clift & Mark Woolett ● Amy Coenen ● Debbie Conlon ● Erin Connelly ● Wes Corbett ● Bruce Cornwell ● Diane Craig ● Phylis & James Craig ● Ed & Sheila Crapo ● Michael Curry ● 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 ● 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 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 ● Ralf Remshardt & Caron Cadle ● Churchill & Gay Roberts ● Janet Roberts ● 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

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.

Hippodrome Staff

Amador Santiago - Building Caretaker ● Amanda Fraser - Grants Coordinator ● Amanda Nipper - Sound Designer ● Amber Wilkerson - AEA Stage Manager ● Amber Law - Wardrobe Assistant Intern ● Anna Verney - Box Office Manager & Art Gallery Curator ● Bill Boothman - Lead Electrician ● Bella Aguilar Irias - Office Manager/ Artistic Assistant ● Bob Robins - Production Manager / Lighting Designer / Building Manager ● Chad Branin - Accounting Associate ● Clint Thornton - Front of House Manager ● Eric Taylor Neumann - Graphic Designer ● Erin Jester - Costume Shop Manager ● Franziska Raeber - Marketing Manager ● Gabrielle Byam - Director of Education ● Ken Brown - Scenic Painter ● Le-Alem Getachew - Marketing /Events Coordinator ● Marie House - Bookkeeper ● Mason Baria - First Hand ● Matt Dibble - Group Sales Coordinator & Development Associate ● Matthew Cugini - Cinema Program Manager ● Nell Page Rainsberger - Development Consultant ● Olivia Bradshaw - Assistant Stage Manager ● Patricia Estape - Education Graphic Designer ● Rob Leach - Carpenter ● Selina Stallings - Box Office Representative ● Stephanie Lynge - Artistic Director ● Warren Goodwin - Technical Director

Front of House

Alex Thorsburg - Bartender/House Manager ● Bella Aguilar Irias - House Manager ● Isabella EstradaHouse - Manager/ Bartender ● Jack Claypool - House Manager ● Matthew Cugini - Bartender ● Miranda Campos - House Manager ● Nyq Smith - Bartender/House Manager ● Resly Ward - House Manager