The Ruby Sunrise

Rinne Groff

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Director, School of Theatre Florida State University

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The School of Theatre is located on land that is the ancestral and traditional territory of the Apalachee Nation, the Muscogee Nation, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to their descendants, to the generations yet unborn, and to all Indigenous people.

written by Rinne Groff

October 28 - November 6, 2022 The Lab Theatre

Director Sarah Hinzman

Costume Designer Zachary Payne

Scenic Designer Krista Franco

Sound Designer Zach Cramer

Intimacy Coordinator Hannah Fazio

Lighting Designer Elisheva S. Siegel

Technical Director Zachary A. Cary

Fight Director Jason Armit

Calling Stage Manager Hillary Humphries

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

THE RUBY SUNRISE is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Original New York Production of THE RUBY SUNRISE by The Public Theater in November 2005, Mara Manus, Executive Director; Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director.

World Premiere Produced by Trinity Repertory Company and Actors Theatre of Louisville 2004 Humana Festival of New American Plays.

Commissioned by Playwrights Horizons with funds provided by the Harold and Mimi Steinberg Commissioning Program. Developed with the assistance of The Sundance Institute.

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE

As one of the top-tier theatre training programs in the nation, the School of Theatre at Florida State provides its students with a wide variety of theatrical and educational opportunities. The primary mission of the School of Theatre is to offer students a comprehensive education in theatre and to prepare emerging artists to enter the professional theatre industry. As a result, the School of Theatre provides both student artists and community audience members a diverse array of productions that explore the spectrum of our shared humanity.

Founded in 1973 under the vision and leadership of then-Dean Richard G. Fallon, the School of Theatre enjoys a national reputation, in large part, because of the excellence of its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a gifted faculty of nationally recognized professional artists and educators. The London Theatre Studies program, the chance to work side by side with guest artists and eminent scholars, as well as showcase opportunities in New York City and Los Angeles are just a few of the many reasons why students are attracted to our various professional and academic degrees from all over the United States, many foreign countries, and every county in Florida.

Alumni of the program include Broadway stars Christiani Pitts, Montego Glover, and Leslie Flesner, television producer Steven Sears, Emmy Award-winners John Papsidera and John Brace, Broadway producers Heather Provost and Darren Bagert, Playwright and Professor Suzan Zeder, and a host of talented entertainment industry professionals. Through their creative work, research, publication, and service, School of Theatre alumni contribute to the commercial, educational, and cultural life of the citizens of Florida and the nation.

The School of Theatre at Florida State is a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association, Inc. and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

CAST

in order of appearance

Lulu Miles

Dylan Redshaw

Katie Mae Horne Henry/Paul Benjamin

Ruby Sunrise/Elizabeth Hunter

Cameron Schmitt Lois/Ethel Reed

Claudia Irizarry Tad Rose

Nicolas Evans Martin Marcus

John Brannigan Suzie Tyrone

Miranda Roub TV Studio Crew

Marco Massari

Jackson Green, Ryan Lemmon Camera Operator

UNDERSTUDIES*

Mia Prokop Ruby Sunrise/Elizabeth Hunter

Lulu Miles

Rachel Lieberman Henry/Paul Benjamin

Jackson Green Lois/Ethel Reed

Amanda Leslie Tad Rose

Jonah Harmon Martin Marcus

Ryan Lemmon Suzie Tyrone Melody Burrage SCENES

Time and Place Rural Indiana, 1927 New York City, 1952

There will be a fifteen-minute intermission.

PART I

Scene 1, The Barn Scene 2, The Kitchen Scene 3, The Kitchen Scene 4, The Barn Scene 5, The Kitchen Scene 6, The Barn Scene 7, The Barn

PART II

Scene 1, Martin’s Office Scene 2, Coffee Shop Scene 3, Martin’s Office Scene 4, An Office Scene 5, The Rehearsal Hall Scene 6, The Rehearsal Hall Scene 7, The Rehearsal Hall Scene 8, Coffee Shop Scene 9, The Rehearsal Hall

PART III Scene 1, On Set

CAST HEADSHOTS

*Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

Jackson Green

John Brannigan

Melody Burrage

Nicolas Evans

Ryan Lemmon

Jonah Harmon

Katie Mae Horne Claudia Irizarry

Dylan Redshaw

Amanda Leslie Rachel Lieberman Mia Prokop

Miranda Roub Cameron Schmitt

Marco Massari

WHO’S WHO

John Brannigan (Martin Marcus) is a senior BA Theatre major from Atlanta, GA. Previous credits include Cinderella (Ensemble), Newsies (Nunzio/Governor Roosevelt), and Edges (Man 2). He thanks his family, friends, and the cast and crew for their continued love and support.

Melody Burrage (u/s Suzie Tyrone) is a junior BA Theatre major from Boca Raton, FL. Previous credits include Hairspray (Amber), Little Women (Amy), and Annie (Lily St. Regis). She would like to thank her parents for everything they've done for her and continue to do.

Nicolas Evans (Tad Rose) is a junior BFA Acting major from Longwood, FL. Previous credits include As You Like It (William, u/s Jaques) and Witch (Male Swing). A million thanks and so much love to all family and friends.

Jackson Green (TV Studio Crew, u/s Henry/ Paul Benjamin) is a sophomore Business major from Tallahassee, FL. This is Jackson's first show at FSU, his most recent credit being Something Rotten! (Ensemble) at TCC. He thanks his parents, brothers, friends, cast, crew, and other lights in his life for all the love they pour into him.

Jonah Harmon (u/s Tad Rose) is a junior BA Theatre major from Lawrenceville, GA. Previous credits include Cinderella (Sebastian), Antigone (Haemon), Tragedy: A Tragedy (The Witness), and The Lost Colony (u/s Ensemble/Ralph Lan). He thanks his friends and family for their continuous support.

Katie Mae Horne (Ruby Sunrise/Elizabeth Hunter) is a senior BA Theatre major from Paramus, NJ. Favorite credits include The Flick (Rose), All Shook Up (Natalie/Ed), and How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying (Rosemary). She thanks her parents, friends, teachers, and cast/crew for their love and support. TPWK!

Claudia Irizarry (Lois/Ethel Reed) is a senior BA Theatre and Psychology major from Jacksonville, FL. Previous credits include Men on Boats (u/s Sumner/Old Shady). She

would like to thank her family, friends, and the cast and crew for their endless love and support!

Ryan Lemmon (TV Studio Crew, u/s Martin Marcus) is a senior BA Theatre major from Jacksonville, FL. Previous credits include The Spongebob Musical (Plankton), Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Justin), and Much Ado About Nothing (Don John). He would like to thank his friends and family for their continuous love and support.

Amanda Leslie (u/s Lois/Ethel Reed) is a sophomore BA Theatre and BS Business Management major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include City Theatre’s Summer Shorts 2022 (Understudy), Once on this Island Jr. (Storyteller), and The Nutcracker (Spanish, Snow). She thanks her family and friends.

Rachel Lieberman (u/s Ruby Sunrise/ Elizabeth Hunter) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Men On Boats (Bradley), Much Ado About Nothing (Dogberry), and The Addams Family (Wednesday). She thanks her family, friends, teachers, and the cast and crew for all their support!

Marco Massari he/him (Camera Operator, Deck Stage Manager) is a junior BA Theatre and BS Business Management double major from Plantation, FL. Previous credits include Something Rotten! (Calling SM), Moana Jr. (Calling SM), and Shrek Jr. (Stand-In Calling SM).

Mia Prokop (u/s Lulu Miles) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Coconut Creek, FL. Previous credits include Smile (Doria) and Once Upon a Mattress (Winifred). She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support.

Dylan Redshaw (Lulu Miles) is a senior BFA Acting major from Coconut Creek, FL. Previous credits include As You Like It (Celia) and The Serpent Underneath (u/s Lady Macbeth).

WHO’S WHO

Miranda Roub (Suzie Tyrone) is a senior BA Theatre and Design major from Satellite Beach, FL. Previous credits include As You Like It (u/s Audrey/Celia), Measure for Measure (Mariana), The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (u/s Lillian Magill), and Marie Antoinette (u/s Royalist). She offers her unconditional love to her entire family, her supportive friends and roommates, and the amazing cast and crew that made The Ruby Sunrise possible.

Cameron Schmitt (Henry/Paul Benjamin) is a senior BFA Acting major from Jacksonville, FL. Previous credits include As You Like It (Silvius, u/s Touchstone), The Serpent Underneath (Banquo), and Marie Antoinette (Louis). He thanks his friends and family for always lifting him up.

Information in "Who's Who" is provided by members of this production. Opinions expressed are those of the players, and not necessarily those of the School of Theatre or Florida State University.

Zach Cramer (Sound Designer) is the Sound Designer for The School of Theatre at FSU. Over the past twenty-five years, he has designed over 100 productions including The Who’s Tommy, Peter Pan, Ragtime, Seussical The Musical, Nine (winner 2008 FTC, 2009 SETC and advanced to national AACT), Titanic , The Producers, Spamalot, Hedda Gabler, Addams Family, Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, and In The Heights.

Hannah Fazio she/her, they/them (Intimacy Coordinator) is a Ph.D. Candidate who hails from small-town Minnesota. Previous credits include Cinderella (Intimacy Choreographer), Marisol (Dramaturg), We are Proud to Present... (Dramaturg), and many more productions throughout Minneapolis, Chicago, New York, and Tallahassee. Thanks to Sarah, stage management, and the company for having me on for this project.

Jason Armit (Fight Director) is a Fight Director/Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and holds a B.F.A. in Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. Previously at FSU: Sweet Charity, Cinderella , and As You Like It . Professional Theatres: Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA), Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Montgomery, AL), Utah Shakespeare Festival (Cedar City, UT), among others. Other universities: University of Georgia (Athens, GA), University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC), and Auburn University (Auburn, AL), among others.

Zachary A. Cary he/him (Technical Director) is a second-year MFA Technical Production student from St. Charles, MO. Previous credits include Cinderella (Assistant Technical Director, Automation), She Loves Me (Assistant Technical Director), and Marisol (Technical Director).

Krista Franco (Scenic Designer) is a founding member of Endstation Theatre Company and serves as the Resident Scenic Designer and Production Manager. Additionally, she is an Associate Professor of Theatre Arts and Program Director at Stetson University where she teaches technical production, design and professional development courses as well as a course in Arts Entrepreneurship. Krista holds an MFA in Scenic Design from FSU and a BA in Design from Clemson University. Recent scenic design work at FSU includes A Day in the Death of Joe Egg and Cloud 9.

WHO’S WHO

Rinne Groff (Playwright) is a playwright and performer. Her plays and musicals, including 7 7%, Compulsion, Saved, What Then, Jimmy Carter was a Democrat, Orange Lemon Egg Canary, Inky, The Five Hysterical Girls Theorem, and The Ruby Sunrise, have been produced by the Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, San Francisco Playhouse, Trinity Repertory Company, Actors Theatre of Louisville, P. S. 122, Target Margin Theater, Clubbed Thumb, and Andy's Summer Playhouse, among others. Ms. Groff is a founding member of Elevator Repair Service Theater Company and a member of New Dramatists and the Dramatists Guild. A recipient of the Whiting Writers Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and an Obie Award grant, Ms. Groff was trained at Yale University and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she currently teaches.

Sarah Hinzman she/her (Director) is an MFA Directing student from Cedar Rapids, IA. Previous credits as Director include #FREEBRITNEY, Prefers Bright Indirect Light (FSU); Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Dragons Love Tacos (Clinton Area Showboat); Black Box: An Adoption Story, Halloween 1977 (Theatre Cedar Rapids). Associate/Assistant Director credits include Newsies (FSU); All Shook Up, Constellations (Clinton Area Showboat); Shakespeare in Love (Theatre Cedar Rapids), Marjorie Prime (Stagewest Theatre Co.); Shakuntala (Gateway Dance Theatre). Alumnus of Viterbo University (BFA Music Theatre), Drake University (MS Adult Learning & Organizational Performance), and LAMDA (Certificate Shakespeare Performance). Thanks to the Midwest.

Hillary Humphries (Calling Stage Manger) is a senior BA Theatre and Psychology major from Pensacola, FL. Previous credits include Men on Boats (Assistant Stage Manager), A Middle Eastern Night's Dream (Deck Stage Manager), Antigone (Assistant Stage Manager), and Uncle Vanya (Sofia). She thanks her little Tallahassee family: Dawson, Grace Elphaba, and Squidward.

Lindsay Johnson (Deck Stage Manager) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Saint Cloud, FL. Previous credits include Men on Boats (Costume Run Crew) and A Town Divided (Stage Manager). She would like to thank her family, friends, and Cash Money Flow for all their love and support!

Naihla Mancuso (Deck Stage Manager) is a junior BA Theatre major from Clermont, FL. Previous credits include Newsies (Costume Run Crew), The Drowsy Chaperone (Video Engineer), and As You Like It (Assistant Master Electrician). She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support!

Zachary Payne he/him (Costume Designer) is an MFA Costume Design student from Asheville, NC. He recieved his BFA in Theatre Production Design from Belmont University and previous costume design credits include Prefers Bright Indirect Light (FSU), Nina Variations (Belmont University), Argonautika (Verge Theatre), and The House at Pooh Corner (Belmont University). His previous work at FSU includes Newsies (Associate Costume Designer) and Cinderella (Assistant Costume Designer). He would like to thank his parents, family, and friends for their continuous love and support.

Elisheva S. Siegel (Lighting Designer) grew up in the Navy and calls Orlando, FL home. She holds an MFA in Lighting Design from California State University-Long Beach. Her passion has given Ms. Siegel the fortunate opportunity to work all over the country (and Canada!). Favorite designs include: The Night the Music Lived (Little Theatre on the Square), Smetana's The Bartered Bride (Bob Cole Conservatory of Music), Richard II (Orlando Shakes), The Pajama Game (Austin Peay State University), and EPCOT's Holidays Around the World 2016 (Disney Parks Live Entertainment). Much love to her mother and father, Zack, and Galileo Rex.

Reed Worrell he/him (Deck Stage Manager) is a junior BA Theatre and English double major from Tallahassee, FL. Previous credits include Cinderella (Automation) and Spring Awakening (Lights).

Sarah Hinzman

Jessica Phelps West

Krista Franco

Quentin Ball, Tegan Wilson

Zachary Payne

Yu-Fang Lin

Elisheva S. Siegel

Cramer

Zachary A. Cary

Danielle Gonzalez, Dominic Krippes, Becca Stock

Hannah Fazio

Director Jason Armit Intimacy

Stage Manager

Hillary Humphries Deck Stage Managers

Management

of

Direction

Manager

Production Managers

Lindsay Johnson, Naihla Mancuso, Marco Massari, Reed Worrell

Casey Sammarco

Joshua Wickham

Robert Coleman, Jim Lile

Joshua Wickham

Kendra Drew, Wesley Seiderman

Raistlin Yovan

Shop Manager........................................................................................... Colin Campbell

Scene Shop Manager

Shop Supervisor

Zachary A. Cary

Abby Akard, Jacqueline Buehner, Bella Ellec, Zachary Gage, Dominic Johnson, Sarah Liffick, Marco Massari, Kate McConnell, Lauren Quintana

Teddy Moore

Teddy Moore

Rheanne Walton

Kevin Grab

Victoria Guise

Danielle Gonzalez

Payne

Emily Tappan

Armit

Sarah M. Jahnke

Madison McKenzie Weber

Asher Lipscomb, Zachary Payne

Jacki Armit

Marla Albrecht, Lauren Belco, Bella Ellec, Abbey Hodgson, Kevin Huang, Alex Huynh, Asher Lipscomb, Sydney Martin, J. Miller, Doraline Rolle, Makenzie Vaughan

Todd Teagarden

Julie Adams

Payton Nugent

Julie Adams

Mohera Beason

Julie Adams, Hannah Fabel, Payton Nugent, Becca Stock, Todd Teagarden, Kae Milne Twichell

Skye Singleton

Lily Aldrich, Aly MacDonald

Cameron Lamoureux, Valentina Salazar

Veronica Escajeda, Felix Preston

DIRECTOR'S NOTE

from Director Sarah Hinzman

Among us, there are those that dream of being an innovator. This has always been true. Inventors do not accept things as they are. Their mission is to improve reality. What kind of person does it take to change what we know as reality? A person who persists in their vision no matter the cost?… An opti mist?... A “crazy” person?

Look around you. Every tangible thing you can perceive was carefully and thoughtfully invented by a person. Draw your gaze to the shape of the set, the qualities of the light, and the organization of the total experience—these are also inventions. Soon actors will arrive on stage, wearing specially designed costumes, to embody their characters with truth and authenticity. A small army of crew members sup port them by executing specific assignments that make the theatrical invention you see function properly. Theatre artists are inventors and innovators.

Every play is an invention, and The Ruby Sunrise just happens to be about the process of invention. The performance you are about to experience began with a playwright. Rinne Groff wrote a fictional story situated within historical circumstances which, in its totality, is responding to the present. It is fascinating that the present, when this play was published, was a world without the internet as we know it now, without smart phones, tablets, or streaming or apps, or any kind of social media.

Arguably, none of these would have been conceivable without the invention of television. Television would not have been possible without radio, and radio without electricity, and electricity without fire and on and on. We have experienced unprecedented innovation since this play was written and its message—its mission—is more relevant and more urgent.

The Ruby Sunrise is a story about the persistence of vision in spite of tremendous undermining forc es—forces like gender disparity, economic status, politics, power, violence, and despair. The characters have to choose what sacrifices they are willing to make for their vision—their baby—to make a difference in the world. So do we all.

At the dawn of the age of television, the venerated Edward R. Murrow mused: “For surely we shall pay for using this most powerful instrument of communication to insulate the citizenry from the hard and demanding realities which must indeed be faced if we are to survive. And mean the word survive, quite literally… This instrument can teach. It can illuminate and, yes, it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it towards those ends. Otherwise, it is merely wires and lights in a box.”

e Patrons Association provides support for student scholarships as well as valuable assistance to support performances and programs that enrich the lives of all students and community members. Each year, the Patrons Association raises more than $40,000 towards student scholarships and recruitment.

PATRONS ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEMBERS

Laura Rogers – President Robert Clickner – Vice President

Sunny Phillips – Treasurer Carol Weissert – Secretary Linda Clickner Barbara Elam Katherine A. Emrich Tanya Hollady Howard Kessler

Annelise Leysieffer KC McWilliams Marion Merzer Jay Newman Larry Pintacuda Nancy Stepina-Robinson Dennis Williams

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS

Jalma Baker Howard Eisenman Richard Henry Mart Hill

Ted* & Barbara* Judd Lou Kellenberger* Lynn McWilliams William Moncrief* Brooks & Almena Pettit Sara Rodrigue Dawn Sharp* Nancy Sheridan* June Strauss* ANGEL Fran & Bill Berry Rob Contreras & Ellen Berler

Yvonne Brown Sandy Brown Magnolia Properties Robert and Linda Clickner Glenn & Mary Cole

Jim and Sandy Dafoe Howard & Susan Eisenman Barbara & John Elam Dr. Richard Dusenbury & Kathi Jaschke Sally Karioth

Annelise Leysieffer

Lynn and Todd McWilliams K.C. & Bob McWilliams

Russ & Genie Morcom Jay & Dr. Sue Newman Mark Chin-Lenn, MD & Kevin Pfeiffer

Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers Laura & Sam Rogers Emily Ruddell

Brence A. Sell, M.D. Mike Sheridan

Mr. & Mr. Michael Stephens Carol & Bill Weissert

Dennis & Barbara Williams Carol Woodward

DIRECTOR

Fred Chappell Mike & Rachel Ciaccio

Julie Lovelace & Burt Davy Sara DuChene Katherine A. Emrich JoAnn Fain Margie L. Fletcher Nancy Stepina-Robinson & Paul Fredrickson

Michelle Greiner Robert & Janice Inzer Bruce & Lynn Janasiewicz Debby Kearney John & Linda Kilgore John & Jennifer LaVia Bill & Susan Leseman Jennifer Fitzwater & Geof Mansfield Bill & Laurie McCort Almena & Brooks Petit Randall Van Syoc & Allen Ransome

Karen J. Russell Michael & Judy Sheridan Jeremy & Tassy Spinks Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter

BENEFACTOR

Susan & Mark Canning Carol Cooper Cathy & Jerry Dufford

Bryon & Barbara Ehlmann Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Ennen Susan & Jack Fiorito

Dr T. Lynn Hogan & Robin Fowler

Steven Hall

Jerry & Bobbi Hill Cynthia Holewyne Tanya Hollady

Linda & Rick Hyson

Francisco Alarcon & Kathleen Kearney

Susan Barnes & Kenneth Kranz

Tony & Barbara Lombardo Michele Diamonti & Michelle MacVicar

Joanne Mallardi

Meredith & Elsa McKinney

Fran McLean

Alex Meng Marykay Mentzer

Dr. Marion R. Merzer & Martin Merzer

Chris New Warren Husband & Samantha Padgett

Dr. & Mrs. Steven Perfect

Sunny Phillips Larry & Joanne Pintacuda Rachel Roeder Michael & Arlene Sandberg Gary & Patricia Smith

Karen Oehme & Nat Stern

Lili Quintiliani & Blan Teagle Steve Carter & Phyllis Thomson Barbara & Gary Ware David & Jane Watson Mike & Kathi Watters

Kip & Bev Wells

John & Kathy Winn Lynda Roser & Marilyn Yon Mark Zeigler Kathy & Richard Zorn

FRIEND

John & Willa Almlof

Alan & Nancy Asker

Hal & Sabrina Ballew

Jeannie B. & Thomas Barrett

Judy Taps & Bob Beiseigel

Alex & Mercedes Bosque Paul & Holly Brannigan

Randal & Laurie Brown

Brent & Marti Chumbler

Debie Leonard & Christine Coble

Terry & Linda Cole

Juan & Jessica Comas Lance & Amanda Davis

PATRONS ASSOCIATION

Jennifer Diaz & Family

Edna Mann & Drew Evans

Rick & Sharon Fallon

Lynn Marie Firehammer

Roy M. Forman

Karen Glendenning

Judy & Harvey Goldman

Patrick & Artis Gray

Eleanor Hawkins

Maura & William Heebink

Roxanne M. Hughes

David & Sandi Jacobsen

Michele & Jake Kiker

Pete & Terry Knowlton

Charles & Dian LaTour

Ralph & Sue Mancuso

Wendy Marco

John Mayo

Dr. Joseph McElrath

Ann & Don Morrow

Randy Murrell

Michael Killoren & Randy Nolan Anonymous

Ray & Donna Peterson

Joan & Jim Prescott Gloria Priest

Dr. Nikki Pritchett

Pat Ramsey

Lance, Beth, & Lindsey Rodan

Patricia & Bob Romig

Paula Saunders

Ron & Diann Schultz

David & Kiki Slaton

Marjorie Turnbull

Donna Legare & Jody Walthall Kristin & Tony Wilkins

Barbara Mansfield-Wilson Martin & Amanda Wood

Patrons Association Members listed as of October 24, 2022. All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person has passed away.

PATRONS SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT: JOS É J. MU Ñ OZ

José J. Muñoz is a Junior BFA Music Theatre Major from the Republic of Panama. He started off as a Biomedical Engineering major at FSU and then switched to pursue his real passion, theatre, in 2020. José loves dancing and enjoyed playing Romeo in Newsies in the 2021-2022 season. Other performance credits include Cinderella (Ensemble) and the upcoming production of Dragons Love Tacos (Yellow Dragon). José’s long-term goal after graduation is to become a choreographer. He wants to perform for a while so he can get the experience and then transition to a theatre choreographer.

“I want to say thank you [to the Patrons Association] from the bottom of my heart. It is hard, especially coming from another country with fewer opportunities. Every time I get financial help, as small or as big as it can be, it is a huge relief to me and my family. I thank the Patrons because of the wonderful labor they are doing, helping students who are pursuing their dreams, because let’s be honest, no one studies theatre unless you are passionate and dream of it. So more than supporting our careers, Patrons support our dreams, hopes and passions."

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Angela Musette Russo Memorial Scholarship

Isabella Pila, Briana Rodriguez

Brooks and Almena Pettit Presidential Scholarship

Joshua Reaves

Mart and Louis Hill Presidential Scholarship Robert Bailey

Davis Gaines Endowed Scholarship in Music Theatre

Charles Antenen, Brady Foley, Gabrielle Hagenlocker

Dean Gil Lazier Student Scholarship in the School of Theatre

Zeatha Saint Fleur, Mila Sumrall, Jerry Truong, Jordan Walker

Frank and Jo Ann Fain Endowed Scholarship

Will Porter, Christian Collins, Nicholas Nasta, José Muñoz Triana

Ginger Earnest London Theatre Scholarship

Faith Verbsky, Chloe Ward

Fred Chappell London Theatre Scholarship Allison Crawford

Hazel Sliger Presidential Scholarship

Rachael Britton

Howard W. Kessler Endowed Scholarship

Emma Kate Farlow, Landry Feldmeier, Leah Holewyne, Noah Sprague

Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed Theatre Scholarship

Danielle Goldfine, Elijah Rios, Antonia Pack-Brown

Michael Martin International Theatre Scholarship

Nia Alexander, Justin Banton, Patrick DuChêne, Elizabeth Lee

Richard G. Fallon Scholarship

Jessie Roddy, Max Rosenbush

Robert S. Barber Endowed Scholarship

Alfonso Alvarez, Sidney Barmoha, Rachael Britton, Lilliana Simms, Alyssa Stewart

Steven L. Sears Scholarship in Theatre

Brooke Culp, Ellie Dobleske, Linus O'Palick

Theatre Patrons Association Scholarship

Lillian Aldrich, Gabriella Arias, Tai Beasley, Maryann Byram, Holly Carroll, Aaron Collins, Jade Krystal Dyer, Jonah Harmon*, Madeline Hull, Kevin Marvian, Susanna Ninomiya, Audrey Okrutny, Giuliana Sarcone, José Muñoz Triana, Elizabeth Veloso

Theatre Patrons London Endowment

Kevin Marvian, Susanna Ninomiya, Audrey Okrutny, Giuliana Sarcone, Elizabeth Velasco

Theodore and Barbara Judd Endowed Scholarship in Theatre

Zachary Izquierdo, Brianne Jackson, John Malley, Callista Payne, Katherine Phelps

All (*) following a student's name indicates a member of the RUBY SUNRISE cast.

Don & June* Alford

Mrs. Erika Anderson Angela Musette Russo Foundation

Robert Barber*

Julia Burnett Bryant* Mary Auger Burns* Ralph Cook* Deborah Cooley* John Degen* Mary Demetree

Frank & JoAnn Fain

MAJOR

Steve & Blanche Gordon

Dr. Ben Grace

Mr. Foster Harmon Richard & Betty Higginbotham

Mart Hill

Donald Hinkle Janet Hinkle

The Hough Family Foundation Charles & Lillian Huisking Cameron & Teresa Jackson

Mark & Stephanie Medoff Esther Mertz

Mrs. Charlotte Palmer

Patrons Association

Cathy Peters

Almena & Brooks Pettit Robb Pruitt

Burt Reynolds*

Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers

Leon & Jane Schmehl* Steven Sears

Janis Carter Stulman

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There are a variety of ticket packages and discounts available. Theatre parties with friends and business associates may be organized at substantial discounts for groups of ten or more. For group sales information, contact the Fine Arts Ticket Office Manager at 850-644-6500.

Hours of operation for the Fine Arts Ticket Office are Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Ticket Office will open 60 minutes prior to each performance.

Late arrivals will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to performance time to guarantee seating. Guests arriving 15-20 minutes after the start of the performance will not be seated until intermission.

Lost and Found articles should be turned in to the House Staff and may be claimed at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, located in the Fine Arts Building.