Brad Brock Director, School of eatre
Florida State University
Kris Salata Chair, School of eatre
Florida State University
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Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED Book by Mo Willems
Published by Hyperion Books for Children
First commissioned and Produced by Seattle Children’s eatre.
Script & Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music Director André Peele
Scenic Designer Tatiana Vintu
Costume Designer J. Miller
Technical Director Ethan Rickert
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Director & Choreographer
Julie Woods-Robinson
Dramaturg & Assistant Director Nicole Davis
Lighting Designer Heather Reynolds
Sound & Projections Manager Zach Cramer
Fight Director Jason Armit
Calling Stage Manager Elena Dibbs
November 21-24, 2024 e Richard G. Fallon eatre
Is presented through special arrangement with Music eatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
(In order of appearance)
Wilbur J. Mole Rat Jr. ............................................................................................. Cole Hall
Grande Mole Rat, H&M Singer .................................................................... Caitlyn Primous
Venti Mole Rat, H&M Singer ..................................................................... Chijioke Oparaji
Tall Mole Rat, H&M Singer .................................................................... Elizabeth Van Dyke
Announcer, Stark Naked, H&M Singer, Grand-Pah Lucas Kirmsse
Weather Mole, H&M Singer, Potential Customer, Secret Service ................ Charlotte Ennen
Hype Mole #1, u/s Grande Mole Rat ...................................................... Samantha Bikulcius
Hype Mole #2, u/s Wilbur J. Mole Rat Jr. ....................................... Mikayla Martinez-Hobbs
Hype Mole #3, u/s Tall Mole Rat ................................................................... Angie Carballo
SETTING
Naked Mole Rat Underground Tunnel - ere will be no intermission -
Act 1
Naked Rules! .................................................................................. Company
Time To Get Dressed ................................................ Wilbur, Back up singers
Scandal .................................................................Wilbur, Grande, Venti, Tall
Act 2
Hats & More! .............................................................. Wilbur, H&M Singers
Grand Power-Jam .......................... Grande, Venti, Tall, Wilbur, Secret Service
Proclamation .................................................................................. Company
Act 3
Should I Get Dressed? ......................................................................... Wilbur Why Not? ...................................................................................... Company Fashion Show Finale ....................................................................... Company
Samantha Bikulcius, she/her (Hype Mole #1, u/s Grande Mole Rat) is a senior BA eatre and Communication Science and Disorders major from Chicago, IL. is is her rst main stage production at Florida State, but you may have seen her in Sororicide (Emma) with Side B Society last year! She would like to say a very special thanks to her wonderful parents for everything they do for her, her boyfriend Billy for his constant support of her dreams, and her amazing friends for the joy they bring to her life! Enjoy the show!
Angie Carballo, she/her (Hype Mole #3, u/s Tall Mole Rat) is a sophomore BFA Music eatre major from Miami, FL. Previous FSU credits include Natasha, Pierre & e Great Comet of 1812 (ensemble) and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! e Musical (swing, dance captain). She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support. Go noles!
Charlotte Ennen, she/her (Weather Mole, H&M Singer, Potential Customer, Secret Service) is a senior BFA Music eatre major from Norfolk, VA. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Charity), Cinderella (Ensemble), and Newsies (Ensemble). She would like to thank her family, friends, faculty, and the Naked Mole Rat team!
Cole Hall, he/him (Wilbur J. Mole Rat Jr.) is a freshman BFA Music eatre major from Johns Creek, GA. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Vittorio Vidal), Anastasia (Dmitry), and Mamma Mia (Sky). He would like to thank his family as well as the cast and crew for their love and support. Let’s rock this show!
Lucas Kirmsse, he/him (Announcer, Stark Naked, H&M Singer, Grand-Pah) is a freshman BFA Music eatre major from Moorestown, NJ. Previous credits include Mamma Mia! (Sam Carmichael), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Prince Christopher), and Honk! (Drake). He would like to thank his family, friends, and fellow cast and crew for their undying support!
Mikayla Martinez-Hobbs, she/her (Hype Mole #2, u/s Wilbur J. Mole Rat Jr.) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Hollywood, FL. Previous credits include Something Rotten (Bea), Grease (Rizzo), and The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie). She would like to thank her mother and father for always supporting her, and getting her to where she is today.
Chijioke Oparaji, he/him (Venti Mole Rat, H&M Singer) is a sophomore BM Music eatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Something Rotten (Minstrel), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Schroeder), and Aladdin (Genie). He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support.
Caitlyn Primous, she/her (Grande Mole Rat, H&M Singer) is a senior BM Music eatre major from Marietta, GA. Previous credits include e Last Stop on Market Street (Tattooed Woman), When in the Course of Human Events (Zoey), Show Me Eternity (Death), and e Secret in the Wings (Music Director). She would like to thank all of those who have supported her during her time at FSU!
Elizabeth Van Dyke, she/her (Tall Mole Rat, H&M Singer) is a sophomore BA eatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include e Pajama Game (Babe), e Lightning ief (Clarisse), and Tartu e (Marianne). She would like to thank her family for their in nite support and the entire team for the chance to do what she loves.
Jason Armit (Fight Director) is a Fight Director/Certi ed Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and holds a BFA in Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. Previously at FSU School of eatre: 9 to 5 e Musical; Imogen Says Nothing. Professional eatres: 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), Auburn University (Auburn, AL), among others.
Lauren Chesnut, she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a senior Theatre BA major from Bonifay, FL. Previous FSU credits include The Heat (Ensemble) and 9 to 5 The Musical (Tech Crew). She thanks the cast, crew, and director for always creating a fun and energetic space together!
Zach Cramer (Sound & Projections Manager) is the Sound Designer for the School of eatre at FSU. Over the past twenty- ve years, he has designed over 100 productions including e Who’s Tommy, Peter Pan, Ragtime, Seussical the Musical, Nine (winner 2008 FTC, 2009 SETC and advanced to national AACT), e Titanic, The Producers, Spamalot, Hedda Gabler, The Addams Family, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, and In e Heights.
Nicole Davis, she/her (Assistant Director, Dramaturg) is a junior BA eatre and Digital Media Production major from the Atlanta area. Currently, she’s preparing an Honors in the Major performance combining live puppetry with animation. Her previous work is based primarily in lm. She wants to thank her family and friends for encouraging all her silly ideas about puppets, cartoons, and mole rats!
Elena Dibbs, she/her (Calling Stage Manager) is a senior BA eatre Major from Tampa, FL. Previous credits include Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! e Musical (Deck Stage Manager), e Secret in the Wings (Deck Stage Manager), and e Cunning Little Vixen (Asst. Stage Manager). She also worked as an electrician for e Lost Colony, Natasha Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, and Everybody. She thanks her family, the cast, the crew, and most of all, Tony, for their love and support.
Cole Harris, he/him (Assistant Technical Director) is a first-year MFA Technical Production student from Jasper, MN.
is is Cole’s rst assigned role to an FSU production. is past summer before moving to Florida he was the Scenic Designer for Nunsense , and the Sound Designer for 2 Across (Prairie Repertory eatre). Before that he graduated with a BS from South Dakota State University. He would like to thank his friends & family for their endless support.
Kate McConnell, she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a Neuroscience and BA etre major from Ball Ground, GA. Previous FSU credits include 9 to 5 The Musical (Deck Stage Manager) and Secret in the Wings (Crew). Other credits include In Bloom (Stage Manager, Light Designer), The Heat (Light Designer), and Curtains (Props Master) at QMT. She enjoys puddle splashing and o ers thanks to Kadin Abbas for pointing out the deep ones on rainy days.
J. Miller (Costume Designer) is a senior BA eatre major from Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Previous FSU credits include e Wolves (Wardrobe Supervisor), Once Upon a Mattress (Wardrobe Supervisor), and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! e Musical (Wardrobe Supervisor). J. would like to thank her family for supporting a career in the arts, as well as Jen Gillette, Sarah Jahnke, and Jacki Armit for all of the opportunities she has been given in the costume department.
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André Peele, he/him (Music Director) is a third year DM Voice Performance and MS Educational Psychology candidate from Greenville, NC. Previous FSU credits include e Marriage of Figaro (Don Basilio e Barber of Seville, Figaro), La Cenerentola (Don Magni co), and Street Scene (Frank Maurrant). Other credits include La Boheme (Colline) with Opera Wyoming and Ragtime (Booker T Washington) with Piedmont Opera. He would like thank all of his School of eatre students for their artistry and commitment to the art form.
William L Perry IV, he/him (Deck Stage Manager) is a junior eatre major from Philadelphia, PA. Previous FSU credits include Once Upon a Mattress (Music Assistant), MFA Projects Shakespeare Shorts (Sound Board Operator), and Imogen Says Nothing (Light Board Operator). He would love to thank his brilliant Stage Management team and Costuming team for all their support and compassion throughout such a cool show!
Deborah Wicks La Puma (Music) is a composer, music director and orchestrator, is one of the most produced eatre for Young Audiences artists working today. Some of her most popular musicals include Ella Enchanted (based on the book by Gail Carson Levine), Oliverio: a Brazilian Twist, and Einstein Is a Dummy with playwright Karen Zacarías, and the o -broadway hit She Persisted (based on the book by Chelsea Clinton) with playwright Adam Tobin. Deborah has created three musicals with bestselling children’s author Mo Willems: Elephant and Piggie’s We Are In A Play; Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: the Rock Experience; and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! e Musical! On the small screen, she has worked with Willems on the adaptation of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: the Underground Rock Experience (released 2022 on HBOmax), and the upcoming animated series Unlimited Squirrels. As a music director and orchestrator she has worked with major regional theatre companies across the country, including the Guthrie, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, South Coast Repertory, La Jolla Playhouse and the
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She received her MFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University. Her honors include an Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Musical, the Jane Chambers Playwriting Award, an NEA New American Works Grant, two Parents’ Choice Awards, and a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical Adaptation. A proud Mexican-American and “Navy brat” who grew up in Brazil, Portugal and California, La Puma is a member of TYA/USA, ASCAP and e Dramatists Guild. Mother to three daughters and Mimi the Cat, La Puma lives in Southern California with her PR agent and loving husband, Chris.
Heather Reynolds, she/her (Lighting Designer) is a proud alumni of FSU (‘13) thrilled to be returning to her alma mater. Selected Credits include: Macbeth , Sense & Sensibility, and Twelfth Night for Illinois Shakespeare Festival; Disaster!, and A Christmas Story for Arizona Broadway eatre; Don Giovanni, and La Bohemé for Maryland Opera Studio; Hookman, and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark at the University of Maryland; Head Over Heels at George Mason University; Urinetown , Assassins , and e Laramie Project for Southern Utah University. She has also worked with e Old Globe, Shakespeare eatre Company, the Vineyard eatre, Williamstown eatre Festival, Maine State Music eatre, and Sundance Summer eatre. Heather holds an MFA in lighting design from the University of Maryland, and is also Assistant Professor of Lighting Design at Illinois State University.
Ethan Rickert (Technical Director) is a second-year MFA Technical Production student from Minneapolis MN. For his undergrad, he studied at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI. Previous FSU credits include but are not limited to, Everybody (Assistant Technical Director) and Once Upon a Mattress (Automation Captain). Future projects he is working on include e Sins of Sor Juana (Technical Director).
Vicente Tom é , he/him (Deck Stage Manager) is a senior BA eatre major on the performance and stage management tracks. He is starkly excited to take part in this Rockin’ experience! Previous credits include e Little Mermaid and Everybody (Deck Stage Manager)! He would like to thank the cast, crew, and outstanding team for all the work and support put in to make this show possible. Break legs you Rats!
Tatiana Vintu, she/her (Scenic Designer/ Projection Designer) is a scenographer, creator, and innovator whose work captures the complex, intangible atmospheres that shape audience experiences. Her practice emphasizes the latest advancements in performance design, integrating new technologies and interdisciplinary approaches. An Associate Professor in the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston, Tatiana leads the MFA program in Scenic Design and Technology in the School of eatre & Dance, where she teaches and mentors emerging designers in Scenography. Tatiana’s recent design work includes Bulrusher (2023) at Florida State University (FSU), a collaboration that has led to an exciting invitation to return this season to design Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: e Rock Experience, directed by Julie WoodsRobinson. She is honored to continue working with FSU’s dedicated faculty and talented students. Her professional career spans theatre and lm productions across Europe, the United States, and Asia, with work showcased at the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space (PQ) and the USITT Conference. Tatiana earned her MFA in eatre/Production Set Design from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She also studied Scenography at the National University of eatrical and Cinematic Arts in Bucharest, Romania, and completed her BFA in Scenography at the Academy of Music, eatre, and Visual Arts in Chisinau, Moldova. Tatiana recently served as Head Curator for the U.S. Pavilion at the Prague Quadrennial 2023, with prior curatorial roles
for Prague Quadrennial 2019 and Innovative Costume of the 21st Century: e Next Generation 2019.
Mo Willems (Script, Lyrics) #1 New York Times Bestseller began his career as a writer and animator for PBS’ Sesame Street, where he garnered 6 Emmy Awards for his writing. During his nine seasons at Sesame Street, Mo also served as a weekly commentator for BBC Radio and created two animated series, Nickelodeon’s e O -Beats and Cartoon Network’s Sheep in the Big City. While serving as head writer for Cartoon Network’s #1 rated show, Codename: Kids Next Door, Mo began writing and drawing books for children. His debut e ort, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! became a New York Times Bestseller and was awarded a Caldecott Honor in 2004. e following year Knu e Bunny: a Cautionary Tale was awarded a Caldecott Honor. e sequel, Knu e Bunny Too: a Case of Mistaken Identity garnered Mo his third Caldecott Honor in 2008. In addition to picture books, Mo created e Elephant and Piggie books, a series of “Easy Readers”, which were awarded the eodor Seuss Geisel Medal in 2008 and 2009 and a Geisel Honor in 2011. For older audiences he has published an illustrated memoir of his year-long trip around the world in 1990-91 entitled You Can Never Find a Rickshaw When it Monsoons. Mo’s drawings, wire sculptures, and ceramics (done in collaboration with his father) have exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the nation and his graphic story about his family experiences during 9-11 for DC comics resides in the Library of Congress’ permanent collection. Mo has been heard on NPR’s All ings Considered where he occasionally serves as the broadcast’s ‘Radio Cartoonist’. While no longer working in television, Mo voices and produces animated cartoons based on his books with Weston Woods studios. e animated Knu e Bunny was awarded Best Film during the New York International Children’s Film Festival in 2008 and received the Andrew Carnegie Medal in 2007. e animated Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
garnered Mo his second Carnegie Medal in 2010. Mo wrote the script and lyrics for Knu e Bunny: A Cautionary Tale , commissioned by the Kennedy Center for its 2010 season. Mo lives in Massachusetts with his family.
Julie Woods-Robinson, she/her (Director, Choreographer) is a professional director who aims to inspire creators, artists, and lifelong learners through the arts. She holds a BFA in Drama from New York University and an MFA in eatre for Young Audiences from the University of Central Florida. Julie specializes in community collaboration, devised works, puppetry, and musical theatre. Favorite directing credits include Diary of a Wimpy Kid (First Stage), Shrek Jr. (Orlando Family Stage), Puddin’ and the Grumble (UCF), and e Hello Girls (Windermere HS *Applause Awards Winner). Julie is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and is best known for her role in Finding Nemo: the Musical (Nemo) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For more information, please visit JulieWoods-Robinson.com.
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Welcome to Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: e Rock Experience! It’s a joy to share this vibrant adaptation of Mo Willems’ beloved book with you. As we embarked on this creative journey, we kept at the forefront the idea that while this story may appear to be about “coming out,” it’s truly about “letting in.” is theme resonated deeply throughout our rehearsal process, guiding us as we explored the importance of community, acceptance, and imagination.
eatre for Young Audiences is a unique space where we can meet young minds in their openness and readiness to embrace any possibility. Our main character, Wilbur, embodies this spirit—he’s a beacon of hope, an adventurer in the world of whimsy. As he encounters his fellow mole rats, who are hesitant to entertain the idea of change, Wilbur’s journey unfolds through a simple yet profound question: “Why not?” is question serves as the heartbeat of our production, reminding us all that theatre is a place to explore, to wonder, and to dream.
Our production invites audiences—both young and young at heart—to join in this exploration of identity and belonging... and music! In addition to stunning visuals, we celebrate the diverse musical tapestry woven by Deborah Wicks La Puma. e Naked Mole Rat colony starts as classic rockers, but as Wilbur embarks on his self-discovery, we witness the emergence of other genres within their tunnels.
As you experience this rock-infused adventure, I hope you are inspired to ask your own questions, to embrace the unexpected, and to celebrate the uniqueness of every individual.
With gratitude,
Julie Woods-Robinson Director
Mo Willems has achieved enduring success as a children’s author through his ability to embody a truly childlike spirit. In his words, he wants his books to be “played not just read.” is is evidenced through his interactive writing style in books such as Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and the Elephant & Piggie series, as well as Willems’ ability to authentically connect with the perspectives of his young readers. Unlike many current examples of art and media for children, Willems’ works do not present an adult’s distorted perspective of what children are interested in; the World of Mo is playful and whimsical without any hint of pandering.
Not only has this provided countless children across the world with early exposure to enrichment through art, but these e orts have also allowed Willems’ works to emerge as timeless pieces that can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages. e quiet wisdom and charming playfulness of his stories can speak to the inner child within all of us, just as much as they can speak to an actual child. And, oftentimes, it is the grown-ups who may need Willems’ insights the most.
Willems explains that through all his works, “[He is] trying to engender empathy … All of the problems that we have in the world are ultimately problems of no empathy, people just living in their own shoes and refusing to try on others.” In Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: e Rock Experience!, Wilbur is our main character, but he is not the one who faces this lesson. roughout the story, his heart remains pure, and he never denies his desire to get dressed. It is the rest of the mole rat colony who must learn acceptance, inclusivity, and empathy.
is universally applicable message, paired with Willems’ all-ages appeal, creates a show that may surprise some grown-up audience members with its moments of wisdom and sincerity. Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: e Rock Experience is a heartwarming introduction into Mo Willems’ world of sophisticated whimsywhere kids of all ages are invited to rock out, in any way they feel comfortable. If it’s fun, get to it!
Director, Choreographer ........................................................ Julie Woods-Robinson
Assistant Director, Dramaturg ............................................................... Nicole Davis
Music Director ....................................................................................... André Peele
Scenic Designer ................................................................................... Tatiana Vintu
Lighting Designer.......................................................................... Heather Reynolds
Costume Designer .........................................................................................J. Miller
Assistant Costume Designer ................................................................ Sophia Fermin
Sound Designer .................................................................................... Zach Cramer
Technical Director ............................................................................... Ethan Rickert
Assistant Technical Director .................................................................... Cole Harris
Co-Technical Direction Advisors ....................................... Jim Lile, Joshua Wickham
Fight Director ........................................................................................ Jason Armit
Calling Stage Manager............................................................................ Elena Dibbs
Deck Stage Managers ........................................... Lauren Chesnut, Kate McConnell, William L Perry IV, Vicente Tomé
Stage Management Mentor ............................................................. Casey Sammarco
Production Manager ........................................................................ Joshua Wickham
Associate Production Manager............................................................ Sarah I. Li ck
Assistant Production Manager ................................................................. Abby Akard
Scene Shop Manager ........................................................................ Colin Campbell
Assistant Scene Shop Manager................................................................. Alroy Harry
Carpenters ......................................... Angus Black, Matthew Cleveland, Cole Harris, Hannah Hennessey, Hunter Norris
Paint Shop Manager ..............................................................................Teddy Moore
Scenic Charge Artist ................................................................................ Abby Akard
Scenic Artists ................................ Anna Collins, Chloe Crowley, James Will Hodges, Mikayla Martinez-Hobbs, Mia Rasgorshek
Properties Manager ................................................................................. Kevin Grab
Assistant Properties Manager ........................................................ James Will Hodges
Associate Props Coordinator....................................................................Hailey Peart
Props Artisans ........................................................ Lindsay Johnson, Estevan Rivera
Costume Design Advisor .......................................................................... Jen Gillette
Costume Technology Advisor ................................................................... Jacki Armit
Costume Shop Manager ................................................................... Sarah M. Jahnke
Wardrobe Supervisor ................................................................................. Ning Go
First Hand .................................................................................... Makenzie Vaughan
Draper ........................................................................................................... Sarah Travis
Stitchers ....................................................... Emily Allen, Ning Go , Ella Kavanagh, Lila Knowlton, Yu-Fang Lin, Will Perry, Ryan Toussaint, Chloe Willer
Crafts Artisans .............................................................. Sungwon An, Cypress Bowen
Costume Crew ...................................... Elliott Kehoe,Ti any Satcher, Kelly Tomlin, Olivia Windley, Kylee Worth
Sta Wig .......................................................................... Madison McKenzie Weber
Wig Crew .......................................................... Juliana Pristupin, McKenna Wallace
Wig and Make-Up Artist .................................................. Madison McKenzie Weber
Master Electrician.............................................................................. Todd Teagarden
Electricians ........................................... Anna Collins, Gracie Coplin, Ginger Harley, Dominique Palmer, Naiomy Perez Del Valle, Josh Simon
Lighting Supervisor ........................................................................... Todd Teagarden
Assistant Lighting Supervisor............................................................. Lindsay Kramer
Light Board Programmer .................................................................... Ashlie Charley
Light Board Operator ...................................................................... Marquis Peoples
Fly Rail Operators .............................................. Ira Woodfaulk, Emilie M. Youmans
Spotlight Operators .................. Jonathan Curls, Benji Glasheen, Patrick Sean Melley
Sound Board operator, Automation Programmer ...................................... Alex Riggs
Mic Captain ................................................................................ Patrick Sean Melley
Sound Assistant .................................................................................... Megan Wertz
Decks/Props Crew ......................................... Onyekachi C. Anyagaligbo, Liam Bass, Casey Kerr, Caleb Litten
Crew Swing ................................................................................. Angelo Seven Zizza
House Manager ....................................................................... Ayobami O. Aribisala
Interim Director of the Fine Arts Ticket O ce ............................... Jennifer Reichert
Patron Services Manager........................................................... Ayobami O. Aribisala
Patron Services Coordinator ........................................................... Junaidu Alhassan
Patron Service Assistant ....................................................................... Victoria Tebet
Usher Crew ..................................
Sabrina Booker, omas Correnti, Kendall Elwell, Nicolas Florez-Ortiz, Piper Greisl, Lily Johnson, Megan Kinnary, Aishat Lawal, Daniella Milian, Taylor Moore, Brennan Moritz, Kaitlyn Ricketts, Ryan Toussaint Fine Arts Ticket O ce Sta .................. Sage Aucremann-Moratalla, Daniel Escobar, Sara Gonzales, Tanner Gri n, Caitlin Hancock, Emily Hensel, Lindsay Johnson, Aishat Lawal, Amanda Leslie, Kayla Pawlik, Jackie Petichakis, Briana Rodriguez, Carson Tadder, Vicente Tomé, Liz Van Dyke, Rachel Wynn Director of Marketing and Community Engagement.......................Jennifer Reichert
Community Engagement Manager .................................................. Emily Lostracco
Community Engagement Assistant........................................... Ayobami O. Aribisala eatre for Young Audiences Coordinator ........................................ Emily Lostracco
Share Night Coordinator .......................................................... Ayobami O. Aribisala
Marketing Communication Manager.............................................Collins E. Cudjoe
Marketing Communications Coordinator ........................................... Victoria Tebet
Marketing Communications Assistant ............................................. Junaidu Alhassan
Marketing Intern .................................................................................. Sydney Fields
BOARD MEMBERS
Laura Rogers - President
Robert Clickner - Vice President
Sunny Phillips - Treasurer
Carol Weissert - Secretary
Linda Clickner
Kathie Emrich
Roy Forman
Tanya Hollady
Debby Kearney
Howard Kessler
Annelise Leysie er
KC McWilliams
Dr. Marion Merzer
Larry Pintacuda
Nancy Stepina-Robison
Dennis Williams
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS
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Ellen Berler
Rob Contreras
Howard Eisenman
Richard Henry
Mart Hill
Ted* & Barbara* Judd
Lou Kellenberger*
Lynn McWilliams
William Moncrief*
Brooks & Almena Pettit
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Nancy Sheridan*
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ANGELS
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Yvonne & Steve Brown
Robert & Linda Clickner
Terry & Linda Cole
Sandy & Jim Dafoe
Richard Dusenbury & Kathi Jaschke
Howard & Susan Eisenman
Annelise Leysie er
KC & Bob McWilliams
Lynn & Todd McWilliams
Russ & Genie Morcom
Jay & Dr. Sue Newman
Jim & Betty Ann Rogers
Laura & Sam Rogers
John & Emily Ruddell
Mike & Judy Sheridan
Michael K. Sheridan
Mr. & Mr. Michael Stephens
Carol & Bill Weissert
Dennis & Barbara Williams
Carol Woodward
DIRECTORS
Mary Elizabeth Auburn
Ms. Carol Cooper
Kathie A. Emrich
Susan Fiorito
Roy M. Forman
Robert & Janice Inzer
Bruce and Lynn Janasiewicz
Debby Kearney
Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter
John and Linda Kilgore
William & Susan Leseman
Jennifer Fitzwater & Geof Mans eld
Laurie and Bill McCort
Almena & Brooks Pettit
Mark Seidenfeld
Nancy Stepina-Robison and Paul Fredrickson
David & Jane Watson
BENEFACTORS
Francisco Alarcon & Kathleen Kearney
Steven & Ellen Bellenot
Mark Canning
Brent & Marti Chumbler
Glenn & Mary Cole
Dr. Paul Deitchman
Michele Diamonti & Michelle MacVicar
Mrs. Sara DuChene
Chris & Caroline Ennen
Barbara & Bryon Ehlmann
Jerry and Roberta Hill
Dr. T. Lynn Hogan & Robin Fowler
Tanya Hollady
Warren Husband & Samantha Padgett
Linda & Rick Hyson
David & Sandi Jacobsen
Josh & Nikki Jordan
Michael Kiloren & Randy Nolan
Susan Barnes and Kenneth Kranz
Tony and Barbara Lombardo
Mike & Joanne Mallardi
Meredith & Elsa McKinney
Ms. Fran McLean
Dr. Marion R. Merzer and Martin Merzer
Joel Padgett
Steve Perfect and Felecia Elmore Perfect
Carol Sunny Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Joanne Pintacuda
Lynda Roser & Marilyn Yon
Michael and Arlene Sandberg
Gary & Patricia Smith
Mike & Kathi Watters
FRIENDS
Anonymous
Jeannie B & Tommy Barrett
Bill & Nolia Brandt
Laurie Brown
David & Audrey Byrne
Danielle Crabb
Ms. Jessica Comas
Rick & Sharon Fallon
Lynn Marie Firehammer
Eric Giunta
Harvey and Judy Goldman
Sarah Goodson & Ian
Anderson Artis Gray
Melissa Gross
Bill Hall
William & Maura Heebink
Patrick & Terri Hogan
Roxanne Hughes, Ph.D.
e Knowlton Family
Charles & Dian LaTour
Donna Legare and Jody
Walthall
Kathleen McCullough
Kama and Blair Monroe
Ann & Don Morrow
Randy Murrell
Colleen Muscha
Doug Norton
Gale and Randy Parker
Henry and Sharon Pollock
Gloria Priest
Pat Ramsey
Rodney Reams
Lance, Beth, & Lindsey Rodan
Gloria Rotan
Barbara Roufa
Ron & Diann Schultz
Kiki & David Slaton
Paula Sta ord
Barbara Mans eld-Wilson
Patrons Association Members listed as of November 5, 2024. All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person has passed away.
A multifaceted artist specializing in acting, singing, and dancing, Brenna Reed Maloney has been pursuing her creative passions since childhood. As a BA eatre Major at Florida State University, she has actively participated in various theatre and lm productions, including 9 to 5 e Musical (Booth Singer), Curtains (Bambi), Girl House, Juna (Dancer for this lm), and e Middle of Time (BFA Film).
Her favorite FSU School of eatre memory was her rst eatre night, which made her feel so special to be in a space
where like-minded individuals could collectively celebrate the performances of other students. Her favorite production she worked on was FSU’s student written production Girl House. She was honored to be a part of a dedicated cast, in which she got to play a complex character in a show with incredibly heightened stakes.
Beyond theatre, Brenna’s artistic endeavors extend to lm, graphic arts, and writing. Her goal is to pursue a balanced career in both lm and live theatre in either NYC or Atlanta, involving herself in acting, dancing, singing, lming, and writing endeavors.
As a student who struggles nancially, Brenna is grateful for the opportunity to have received the scholarship, which has provided her with the motivation and support to continue her artistic journey. She recognizes the signi cant impact of the Patrons Association generosity on her education and future aspirations.
Angela Musette Russo Memorial Scholarship
Antonia Pack-Brown, Karina Guerra, Grace Kicak, Caleb Litten*
Brooks and Almena Pettit Presidential Scholarship
Charlotte Ennen*
Mart and Louis Hill Presidential Scholarship
Liam Bass*
Davis Gaines Endowed Scholarship in Music eatre
Christian Collins, Grace Conrad, Elliott Kehoe*, Landon Kol, Teegan SinClair
Dean Gil Lazier Student Scholarship in the School of eatre
Elijah Rios, Felipe Vargas Rojas
Frank and Jo Ann Fain Endowed Scholarship
Darla Santana-Aguilar, Aly Babincak, Sydney Gooden, Cacheline Prevalus, Mallika Rangi, William Taylor, Jordan Walker
Fred Chappell London eatre Scholarship
Brooke Culp
Hazel Sliger Presidential Scholarship
Jason Alvarez, Isabella Burgos, Kayley Diaz, Janiaya Forbs, Linus O’Palick
Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter Scholarship
Cole Hall*, Michelle Machado, Alex Minarek, Kelly Tomlin*, Olivia Windley*, Ira Woodfalk II*
Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed eatre Scholarship
Lillian Aldrich, Maxwell Allen
Michael Martin International eatre Scholarship
Jason Alvarez, Isabella Burgos, Kayley Diaz, Janiaya Forbs, Linus O’Palick
Robert S. Barber Endowed Scholarship
Madison Beehner, Zira Brown, Ashlie Charley*, Sydney Fields*
Steven L. Sears Scholarship in eatre
Lindsay Johnson*, Jordan Kosanke, Amanda Leslie*, Patrick Melley*, Liam Neal, Grant Newcombe, William L. Perry IV*, Briana Rodriguez*
eatre Patrons Association Scholarship
Katie Ellis, Anthony Gallo, Sara Gonzales*, Tanner Gri n*, Layla Hemrick, Jordan Howard, Sarah Hutchinson, Nicolas FlorezOrtiz**, Amelie Ste en, Angelo Zizza*
eatre Patrons London Endowment
Adam Fuller, Leah Holewyne, Aly MacDonald, Brenna Maloney, Sylvia Preston
eodore and Barbara Judd Endowed Scholarship in eatre
Katharyn McConnell, Mila Sumrall
Berler-Contreras eatre Scholarship Fund
Nate He el nger
Pat Simmons Memorial Scholarship
Tin Tran
Jay & Dr. Sue Newman Award in eatre Studies
Rebecca Curran
All (*) following students’ names indicate they are a part of this production of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: e Rock Experience
Robert* & Cindy Barber
Fred Chappell
Robert J. Contreras and Ellen S. Berler
Ralph L. Cook*
Sandra J. and James L. Dafoe
John Degen*
Howard and Susan Eisenman
Jo Ann and Frank* Fain
Frank M. Flynn*
Davis Gaines
Steven and Blanche Gordon
Richard & Kathy Henry
Richard & Betty
Higginbotham*
Mart P. Hill
Donald Hinkle
Janet Bruce Hinkle
Maximilian E. & Marion O. Ho man Foundation
Tedd & Barbara A. Judd*
Howard Kessler and Anne Van Meter
Michael T. Martin*
James W. Newman
George & Charlotte Palmer*
Brooks and Almena Pettit
Burton L. Reynolds*
Jim and Betty Ann Rodgers
Angela Musette Russo Foundation
Leon Schmehl*
Steven L. Sears
Frederick E. and June Turner
Dennis and Barbara Williams
Carol A. Woodward
Donors listed have given $25,000 or more in cumulative lifetime giving to the School of eatre.
All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person is deceased but not forgotten.
Welcome to the School of eatre at Florida State University. Whether you are returning or visiting for the rst time, we want you to feel comfortable and be familiar with our facilities and services. As a courtesy to the actors on stage and members of the audience, we expect that you…
Wash or sanitize your hands frequently. If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, consider wearing a mask or staying safely home until you recover.
Silence cellular phones and other noise-making devices during the show.
Do not record audio or video for any purpose during the show.
For persons in need of hearing reinforcement, infrared headsets are o ered free of charge in the Fallon eatre. Headsets should be reserved through the Fine Arts Ticket O ce. ere is no charge for this service; however, a driver’s license, major credit card, or other comparable collateral is required in exchange for the duration of use.
Guests who use wheelchairs and similar assistive devices will nd accessible parking available in the parking garages adjacent to the Fallon, Lab, and Studio eatres. Wheelchair seating is available at all of our theatres and should be requested when ordering tickets. Patrons should seek the House Sta for assistance upon arrival.
Everyone must have a ticket for the event including infants and children in laps. If your child is causing a disturbance, please exit to the lobby. Please consult the School of eatre website's production advisories to determine the appropriateness of a show for the young persons in your party.
Restrooms are conveniently located in the lobby area.
Smoking is not permitted on the Florida State University campus.
ere are a variety of ticket packages and discounts available. eatre 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 O ce Manager at 850-644-6500.
Hours of operation for the Fine Arts Ticket O ce are Monday through ursday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. e Ticket O ce 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 Sta and may be claimed at the Fine Arts Ticket O ce, located in the Fine Arts Building.
Printed playbills are a reward of joining the Patrons Association. For more information, visit theatre.fsu.edu/participate/patrons-association/
