The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Mobile Playbill

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Director: Stephanie Lynge^

Musical Director: Heather Langs

Assistant Musical Director: Jacob Bemis

AEA Stage Manager: Devon Currie*

Assistant Stage Manager: Olivia Bradshaw

Choreographer: Calypso Haddad

Assistant Director & Choreographer: Jordan Mendelsohn

Scenic Designer: Tim Dygert

Costume Designer/Shop Supervisor: Erin Jester

Sound Designer/Mix Engineer: Amanda Yanes

Production Manager/Lighting Designer: Robert P. Robins^

Lead Electrician/Light Board Op : Gavin Cassel

Props Designer: Elaine Shoaf

Technical Director: Warren Goodwin

Click Track Operator: Neta Epstein

First Hand: Asia Weiss

Wardrobe Assistant: Loren Meza

Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo

Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre

Based upon C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, an original play by The Farm

The Barrington Stage Company workshop of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE was originally co-directed by Michael Barakiva and Rebecca Feldman

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 www MTIShows 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 members

PRODUCTION SPONSORS: Renaissance Printing, Marc Radio Group, Judy Locascio

PRODUCTION CO-SPONSORS: Hampton Inn & Suites, Ben E. Keith Foods, Sweetwater Branch Inn

THE CAST

Rona: Laura Hodos*

Panch: Matt Lindsay*^

Mitch: Michael Harper

Olive: Jossyln Shaw

Barfee: Ethan James Lynch

Leaf: Noah C. Yager

Chip: Anthony Chan*

Logainne: Ianna Velazquez

Marcy: Sanchi Pandey

Understudy: Ethan Garrepy

Understudy: Jacqueline St. Pierre

Setting: Putnam Valley Middle School Gymnasium

There will be one 15-minute intermission.

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 Isa Lara.

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Musical Numbers

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee .

.Company

The Rules Panch, Rona, & Spellers

My Friend The Dictionary

Pandemonium

I’m Not That Smart

.Olive & Rona

.Company

Leaf

Magic Foot Barfee, Rona, & Spellers

Pandemonium (Reprise).

Prayer of the Comfort Counselor

Chip’s Lament

Woe Is Me

Spelling Montage

I’m Not That Smart (Reprise)

.Company

Mitch

.Chip

.Logainne, Dan, & Carl

Spellers

.Leaf

I Speak Six Languages Marcy & Spellers

The I Love You Song

Woe Is Me (Reprise)

Second

Finale

.Olive & Olive’s Parents

.Logainne, Barfee, & Olive

Olive, Bardee, Panch, & Rona

.Company

The Farm

The Farm was founded in 2000 by Rebecca Feldman, Artistic Director It is a collective of writers and performers, including Jay Reiss, Dan Fogler, and Sarah Saltzberg The Farm’s interest is in the role of improvisation in creating new work for the theatre The Farm initially designates a two-week intensive period in which to discover, develop, and rehearse a play from the impulses borne mainly out of the pressure of a deadline Previous projects include “Super” (at Atlantic Theatre Studios), “Why I Hate Florida” (workshop at White Wave in DUMBO) and “C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E” (at the Present Company Theatorium in October 2002), on which “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is based. The character and original dialogue of “Beth Marguiles,” “Vice President Douglas Panch,” “Mr. Barfee,” and

“Logan Schwarzengrubenierre” were created by Rebecca Feldman, Jay Reiss, Dan Fogler, and Sarah Saltzberg, respectively.

Director’s Note

Welcome to the Hipppodrome’s annual summer musical, and this year we are thrilled to bring The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee to the stage. As a director, I am always eager to bring Broadway musicals to the Hippodrome, and Spelling Bee is perfect for an intimate space like ours, allowing the live and literal interaction with the audience to be even more exciting.

That’s right you, the audience, are in the Bee too. Every night we bring up four audience volunteers to participate in the Spelling Bee, and some of you will actually live the experience from on stage with the actors.

Every single show will be unique because what the audience volunteers bring with them will be different every night. And our spellers and judges will have to change the script, the order of the songs, the blocking, and so many other elements of the show to incorporate them. Every single night. How exciting is that?

This fantastic musical not only connects us directly with our community, but does an incredible job of showing us the hilarity and heartbreak that ensues when children are thrust prematurely into adulthood, framing a microcosm on stage of the complexities and pressures of adult life.

So get ready to laugh, to cheer, and root for your Spelling Bee favorite. Ten spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.

-Stephanie Lynge^

(Director)

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.

-Stephanie Lynge (Hippodrome’s Artistic Director)

WHO’S WHO IN THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

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.

Laura Hodos* (Rona)

Laura Hodos is an actor, singer, improviser, and cabarista, and is thrilled to return to The Hipp! Audiences may remember her from her cabarets A Show Must Go On: A Hipp-Hipp-Beret and By the Light of the Silvery Screen, as well as The Revolutionists and Miracle on 34th Street for the holidays! She’s been honored with the Suzi Bass, New Times, BroadwayWorld, and Silver Palm awards, as well as being a seven-time Carbonell nominee She’s been a soloist with the Orlando Philharmonic, Jacksonville Symphony, and Sarasota Orchestra, as well as performing with Orlando Shakes, Mad Cow, Asolo Rep, freeFall Theatre, American Stage, Winter Park Playhouse, Orlando Rep, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, Slow Burn, MNM, Actors’ Playhouse, The Wick, GableStage, TheatreZone, Alhambra, and Island City Stage She’s performed at The Duplex and Don’t Tell Mama in NYC, along with Radio City and Lincoln Center Laura was chosen by Emmy and Grammy winner John McDaniel to be a Cabaret Fellow at the O’Neill Theatre Center, and she is a voiceover artist for Walt Disney World A NYC/NJ native transplanted to Florida and Dickinson College and AMDA grad Laura is a proud member of Actors’ Equity www LauraHodos com

After a long hiatus, Matthew is thrilled to be back on the Hippodrome stage in this production with such a talented cast! Other past Hipp credits include; Running Mates, As You Like It, Hamlet, Clybourne Park, Don’t 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!

This is Michael’s second time at the Bee (a former Chip, he can’t wait to comfort these damn kids!) Hipp debut! Regional: The Wick Theatre & Costume Club, Slow Burn Theatre Company, MNM Theatre

Michael harper (Mitch)

Company and Empire Stage. Training: CAP21 Conservatory and Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Professional Training Program. Love and gratitude to my most supportive friends and family. Thank you for supporting live and local theatre, now here’s a “hug and a juice box,” go back to your seat with pride and always “spell with patience and care!” Follow me on Instagram! @therealmichaelanthonyharper

JJosslyn Shaw is over the moon to be returning to the Hippodrome this summer season! She currently resides in NYC, though she is 100% a Midwest gal at heart Her latest credits include Next To Normal (Natalie)at the Hippodrome, Max & Millie (Millie) at Lincoln Center’s Across a Crowded Room festival, The Little Mermaid (Ariel) at Area Stage Company, The Magnificent Seven (A Vision from 1984) at Theatre Row in NYC Other favorites include Shrek (Princess Fiona), Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), and Heathers (Heather Duke) She is a proud graduate of the Dobbins Conservatory When not onstage, you can find her on a personal quest to discover the best chocolate milkshake! www josslynshaw com @jossygirl11

Ethan James Lynch (Barfee)

Ethan James Lynch is E-C-S-T-A-T-I-C (ecstatic) to make his Hippodrome debut! Ethan has been a proud cast member of the How The Grinch Stole Christmas National Tour since 2019 (Palm Springs Who/Papa Who US ) Other favorite credits: Footloose (Willard - Theatre By The Sea), A Midsummer Night’s Dream LIVE! (Puck - NJ Shakespeare Theatre), Anything Goes (Lord Evelyn Oakleigh - Milton Theatre), Happy Days (Ralph Malph - Arizona BroadwayTheatre), She Loves Me (Waiter - Princeton Festival). Ethanjameslynch.com

Noah is thrilled to be working with this team of story tellers for his fifth production at the Hipp! Noah is a Graduating BFA Musical Theatre at UF You may have seen him here recently in Next To Normal as Henry

Noah C Yager (Leaf)

Noah is thrilled you all are here and hopes you enjoy the show! Also, if you want to follow more of his shenanigans drop a follow @yagerboi59 on Instagram!

Anthony Chan* (Chip, Jesus, Dance Captain)

Anthony is thrilled to be at The Hippodrome this season with …Spelling Bee. National Tours: Lincoln Center Theater’s The King and I (Prince Chulalongkorn), Anything Goes (John). Off-Broadway: The Visitor (Dance Captain; The Public Theater, Original Cast Recording), Manuel vs. The Statue of Liberty (Signature Center), Hesitation Waltz (Comic). Regional: Mamma Mia! (Pepper), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ching Ho), West Side Story (Chino), Vietgone (Nhan/Khue), Valley of the Heart (Calvin), Avenue Q (Princeton), …Spelling Bee (Chip), Ching Chong Chinaman (Upton), All Shook Up (Dennis), The Wizard of Oz. BA: UC Irvine. BS: CBU. Love to family, friends, and Ashley at Aperture Talent. Bay Area native. @chanttt

Ianna Velazquez (Logainne)

Ianna Velazquez is a proud Dominican-American artist from Miami, FL. She is currently a first-year B.F.A musical theatre student at the University of Florida. Most recently seen in UF’s production of The Prom as Shelby. She is so excited to join the cast of Spelling Bee! Ianna would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support! IG: ianna velazquez

Sanchi Pandey (Marcy)

Sanchi Pandey is a Musical Theatre major at UNC Greensboro and she is so excited to be making her Hippodrome State Theatre debut! Favorite credits include Cinderella (Into the Woods), Mae (The Wild Party), and Ella (R&H Cinderella). Thank you to this wonderful team, as well as her family and friends <3! sanchipandey.com

Ethan Garrepy (Understudy)

Ethan Garrepy (They/He) is a performer and artist originally from Orlando, Florida, and is currently studying Musical Theatre at the University of Florida. Some of their past credits include Claude in The Pliant Girls (University of Florida), Barry in The Prom (University of Florida), and Bobby in A Chorus Line (Dr. Phillips Center). This is their first show at the Hipp, and they are grateful for the support of their fellow artists, friends, and family.

Jacqueline St Pierre (Understudy)

Jacqueline St Pierre is a recent University of Florida graduate originally from Winter Springs, Florida She is e-l-a-t-e-d to swing for the Bee! She is infinitely grateful to her family, friends, and mentors for their love and support Recent performances: Proof (JABS Productions); A Christmas Carol, The Art of Floating, Fahrenheit 451 (Hippodrome Theatre); Dust (University of Florida)

Stephanie Lynge (Director/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 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

WHO’S WHO IN THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Amanda Yanes (Sound Designer/Mix Engineer) Amanda is thrilled to be in her eleventh 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.

Calypso Haddad (Choreographer) Calypso is a choreographer, director, educator, and artistic collaborator working primarily in the world of theater and dance. Calypso holds multiple degrees in Dance Performance and Choreography including an MFA from Florida State University and a BFA from Elon University. Calypso is an experienced instructor ranging from elementary arts integration to higher-level courses at FSU and Santa Fe College where she is currently an Adjunct Professor of Dance. A lifelong learner, Calypso utilizes decolonized and consent-focused practices in her teaching and choreography Calypso has created works for the FSU School of Theatre, the FSU School of Dance, The Hippodrome State Theatre, The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, The Young Actors Theatre, ACDA, and various pre-professional programs throughout the United States. Calypso is passionate about arts education and creating community collaborations that strive to make dance and theater more proactive, inclusive, and conscious.

Devon Currie* (AEA Stage Manager) Devon Currie is a Stage Manager, Scenic & Props Artist, and Nonprofit professional from Greensboro, NC. She recently earned her MFA in Stage Management From Wayne State University. Devon is thrilled to join the Hippodrome this summer. Recent credits: Gulfshore Opera, Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Obsidian Theatre Festival, Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet, RENT, & Everybody at WSU, PSM for The Magnolia Ballet: Part 1 & PSM for Hastings Street with Plowshares Theatre Company Love to Kaden, Ellie, & Freddy

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.

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, 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.

Gavin Cassel (Lead 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!

Heather Langs (Musical Director) Heather holds a BM in performance from Miami University (Ohio) and a Master’s degree in performance from the University of Michigan. She is an audition accompanist for Universal Studios and performs with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Heather has music directed/conducted hundreds of musicals, cabarets, concerts and recitals and works with thousands of students each year at district and state festivals in Seminole, Orange and Lake County School Districts She spent thirteen years in the Music and Theater Schools at the University of Central Florida as an accompanist /vocal coach and also accompanies students and faculty at Stetson University

Robert P. Robins^ (Production Manager/Lighting Designer) Bob is enjoying his 40th 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.

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. See design work at dygertdesign.com.

Warren Goodwin (Technical Director/Props Designer) 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.

HIPPODROME STAFF

ADMINISTRATION

Building Caretaker: Amador Santiago ● Company Manager: Amber Wilkerson ● Development Associate: Amie Thompson ● Office Manager: Bionca Kleinberg ● Director of Education: Gabrielle Byam ● Marketing Associate: Isa Lara ● Assistant Building Caretaker: Jacques Harris ● Projectionist: Jerry Papi, Rowan McKwan ● Bookkeeper: Marie House ● Group Sales/Box Office: Matt Dibble ● Cinema Program Manager: Matthew Cugini ● Development Consultant: Nell Rainsberger ● Graphic Designer: Nico Brown ● Front of House Manager: Nyq Smith ● Production & Facilities Manager: Robert P Robins ● Artistic Director: Stephanie Lynge ● Managing Director: Trevor Wise

PRODUCTION

Sound Designer: Amanda Yanes ● AEA Stage Manager: Devon Currie ● Costume Shop Manager: Erin Jester ● First Hand: Asia Weiss ● Lead Electrician: Gavin Cassel ● Scenic Designer: Tim Dygert ● Production Manager/Lighting Designer: Robert P. Robins ● Assistant Stage Manager: Olivia Bradshaw ● Technical Director: Warren Goodwin ● Carpenter: Orion Drake ● Carpenter: Meredith Klump ● Wardrobe Assistant: Loren Meza ● Scenic Artist: Ken Brown

FRONT OF HOUSE

Box Office Representative: Emma Hunt, Hannah Lange, Nick Bacho ● House Management: Adam Azoulay, McKensi Houston, Resli Ward ● Bartenders: Emmett Lee Vandenbosch, Jessica Cada, Vivenne Serret

NONPROFIT PARTNERS

Community Foundation of North Central Florida Matheson History Museum

Pride Community Center of North Central Florida (PCCNCF)

FOUNDATION SUPPORT

Amazon Smile Foundation Florida Blue Foundation

Google

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 217

Donations listed are from 5/1/23 through 5/1/24

PRODUCER $50,000+

Nathan S Collier

PLAYWRIGHT $5,000-$9,999

Bill Bryson ● Janet Silverstein ● Ken and Colleen Rand ● Mary Trew

DESIGNER $2,500-$4,999

Merry Lynne Wilson ● James & Terie DeFord ● Midge Smith ● Anne Margoluis

COMPOSER $1,000-$2,499

Bill & Trina Anderson ●David C. Bloom●Cindy Dorfeld Dorfeld Bruckman●Michelle Koidin Jaffee● Charlene Luke●Tony Maurelli●Mary M Sanford●Midge Smith●Farol Tomson●Nel & Daniel R Webster●Elaine Young●Bill & Carole C. Zegel●Donna & Wilt Wagner●Joseph & Lucille W Little●Ted & Hallie McFetridge●Wayne Archer●Debbie & Michael Conlon

CHOREOGRAPHER $500-$999

Phoebe H Bowers●Fredrick J Brenneman●Daniel & Lisa Duncanson●Ira H Gessner●Laura Gillman ●Michael Gorham●Heather Harrell●Ann Hatfield●Maureen Killoran●Kami Landy●Carol R. Locascio ●Karen Miller●Sally E Ryden●John & Daun Spindler●Jane Townsend●Betty Schelske●Cynthia J White●D A Fosser●Ken Wald●Fred Harden●Joy & Michael Avery

CAST $250-$499

Catherine Ackerman●Janice G. Bird●Linda Boyles●Patti R. Breedlove●John & Carol Koogler● Timothy Martin●Dan Rimkus●Carol & Jim Sarisky●Stan & Peggy Williams●John G Freeman●Cheryl Bailey●Allison Cunningham●Robert & Lynne Holt●Barry & Elaine Jacobson●Gregg Jones●Richard & Valentina Mankin●Timothy & Christine Tucker●Samuel S. Welker●Steve & Judy Watkins●Harvey & Missy Willis Ziegler●Phyllis Lotzkar

Thank you to Michael A Eaddy for photographing The Hippodrome's moments for the last 20 years Donations made from 5/1/23 through 5/1/24

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 ● CBS 4 / NBC 9 ● James Moore Consulting ● Michael & Phyllis Warrren – on behalf of AMJ Group Inc. ● UF School of Theatre + Dance

PRODUCERS $10,000+

Gainesville City Lifestyle ● 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 ● Nell Rainsberger Page

PRODUCTION SPONSORS $5,000+

Ben E Keith Foods ● Bevis Chiropractic ● Colortyme Furniture Sales & Lease ● Destination Florida ● Greater Gainesville Chamber ● Carly Spoto Photography ● The Traveler Bar ● Ken and Linda McGurn McGurn Investment Company ● Marc Radio Group ● Renaissance Printing ● UF Health ● ALTA Printing ● UF Health Psychiatric Hospital

PRODUCTION CO-SPONSORS $2,500+

Alliance Credit Union ● Gator Moving and Storage Co ● Mini Maid ● Rush and Frisco Law ● Sherwin Williams ● Oak Hammock at the University of Florida ● JVC Media Group ● Rip’s Cleaners ● Hampton Inn & Suites ● Myers & Briggs Foundation

PERFORMANCE SPONSORS $1,750+

The Bagel Bakery ● JohnRussell Salon ● Tonewood Family Music ● Watchguard Technologies ● Allstate Agent - Judy Locascio ● Bingo Deli & Pub

The Hippodrome would like to thank the City of Gainesville and Alachua County for years of generous support.

2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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

Maria-Elena Augustin ● Jan Baur ● Dr Theresa Beachy ● Patrice Boyes, ESQ ● Mary Day Coker ● Sheila Dickison ● M Susan Fulford ● Joy Glanzer ● Carol Gwin ● Nancy Herring ● Cornelia Holbrook ● Marie House ● Diane Jacobson ● Linda Kallman ● Leslie Klein ● Lucinda Lavelli ● Jennifer Lee ● Melanie Leonard ● Judy Locascio ● Stephanie B Lynge ● Ginny Maurer ● Linda McGurn ● Carol F Meyer ● Kat Moore ● Chris M Morris ● Marni Most ● Allison Nordqvist ● Nell Page Rainsberger ● Julie Penrod-Glen ● Emily Pritchett ● Vera Rabino ● Lynn Rousseau ● Vivian Ruth Sawyer ● Ilene Silverman-Budd ● Florence M Turcotte ● Justine Vaughen Fry ● Helen Warren ● Nicole Yucht

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 V 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

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