Something Rotten Playbill

2020 - 2021 SEASON VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE

2022-2023 SEASON

WELCOME TO THE SHOW!

We are thrilled to welcome you back to the School of Theatre at Florida State and to our exciting 20222023 season of plays and musicals! Each year, we present performances that build on our rich past to reflect on the now, stimulate discussion among our community, and significantly enhance our students’ education.

For over 50 years, the School of Theatre has trained students not just for Broadway stages but as theatremakers, leaders, artists, and advocates for theatre across the world. None of this would be possible without our immensely dedicated faculty and staff and the generous and loyal support from members of our community. It is no wonder that with such shared effort the School of Theatre continues to be recognized as one of the top programs in the country.

We hope that you will join us for each and every production as we celebrate the incredibly talented students, faculty, and staff who have worked tirelessly to create what you see on stage. Thank you for supporting the arts and the School of Theatre at Florida State as we could not do it without you!

- Brad Brock & Kris Salata

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.

Brad Brock Director, School of Theatre Florida State University

Kris Salata Chair, School of Theatre Florida State University

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE PRESENTS

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell

Lyrics & Music by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick

Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick

Arrangements by Glen Kelly

Co -Directors

Orchestrations by Larry Hochman

Dewayne Barrett and Tom Ossowski

Music Director Tom Ossowski

Costume Designer Sydney Martin

Choreographer Dewayne Barrett

Lighting Designer Elisheva S. Siegel

Technical Director

Becca Stock

Stage Manager Holly Carroll

Projection Designer Ken Phillips

Sound Designer Zach Cramer

February 24 - March 5, 2023

Richard

G. Fallon Theatre

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

SOMETHING ROTTEN! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Originally produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum

Broadway Global Ventures CMC Mastro/Goodman Jerry & Ronald Frankel Marris Berchard

Kyodo Tokyo Inc. Wendy Federman Barbra Freitag LAMS Productions Winkler/DeSimone

Timothy Laczynski Dan Markley Harris/Karmazin Jam Theatricals Robert Greenblatt and Jujamcyn Theatres

Developed in association with the 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA, David Armstrong, Executive Producer and Artistic Director, Bernadine Griffin, Managing Director and Bill Berry, Producing Artistic Director

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Time and Place

London, England, 1595

ACT I

“Overture” ............................................................................................... The Orchestra

“Welcome to the Renaissance” ......................................................... Narrator, Company

“God, I Hate Shakespeare” ........................................................Nick, Nigel, the Troupe

“Right Hand Man” ......................................................................................... Bea, Nick

“God, I Hate Shakespeare” (Reprise) ...................................................................... Nick

“A Musical” .................................................................... Nostradamus, Nick, Ensemble

“The Black Death” ........................................................................................ The Troupe

“I Love the Way”......................................................................................... Portia, Nigel

“Will Power” ............................................................................... Shakespeare, Ensemble

“Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top” ..........................................................Nick and Company

- There will be one fifteen-minute intermission -

ACT II

“Entr’acte” ............................................................................................... The Orchestra

“Welcome to the Renaissance” (Reprise) ........................................................... Narrator

“Hard to Be the Bard” ......................................................... Shakespeare and Ensemble

“It’s Eggs!” ........................................................................................... Nick, The Troupe

“We See the Light” ............................. Portia, Nigel, Brother Jeremiah, Nick, Ensemble

“To Thine Own Self”........................................... Nigel, Nick, Shakespeare, The Troupe

“Right Hand Man” (Reprise) .................................................................................... Bea

“Something Rotten!” .................................................................................... The Troupe

“Make an Omelette” ........................................................................Nick and Company

“To Thine Own Self” (Reprise) .............................................................................. Nick

“Finale” .................................................................................................... The Company

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.

THE CAST

Narrator .................................................................................. Chijioke Oparaji

Nick Bottom .............................................................................. Griffin Wilkins

Nigel Bottom ........................................................................... Charles Antenen

Lord Clapham ........................................................................... John Brannigan

Bea ........................................................................................... Shanna Brajevic

Nostradamus .................................................................. Mateo Marquez Parodi

Portia ..................................................................................... Catherine Roddey

Brother Jeremiah ................................................................. Thomas Richardson

Shakespeare .................................................................................Joseph Gaitens

Shylock ....................................................................................... Ryan Lemmon

Female Ensemble ..................... Jessica Chunta, Amber Daniels, Leah Holewyne, Emma Katz, ZaKeyia Lacey, Lainey Mackinnon, Ava Podewitz, Jessie Roddy

Male Ensemble ............................... Bo Bailey, Ronald Borrell, Benjamin Britton, Christian Collins, Gerald Davis, Anthony Gallo, Jonah Harmon, Andres Larrea, Joshua Reaves, Santos Sanchez, Vicente Tome

Troupe ............... Bo Bailey, Ronald Borrell, Benjamin Britton, Christian Collins, Gerald Davis, Anthony Gallo, Jonah Harmon, Andres Larrea, Chijioke Oparaji, Joshua Reaves, Santos Sanchez, Noah Sprague, Vicente Tome

Bard Boys .......................................................... Ronald Borrell, Anthony Gallo, Jonah Harmon, Joshua Reaves

THE

UNDERSTUDIES*

Narrator ........................................................................................ Gerald Davis

Nick Bottom .................................................................................. Adres Larrea

Nigel Bottom ............................................................................. Jonah Harmon

Lord Clapham .............................................................................. Vicente Tome

Bea ................................................................................................. Emma Katz

Nostradamus ........................................................................... Chijioke Oparaji

Portia ............................................................................................. Jessie Roddy

Brother Jeremiah ........................................................................... Gerald Davis

Shakespeare ............................................................................. Christian Collins

Shylock ...................................................................................... Santos Sanchez

Female Swing 1 ............................................................................. Alanna Boyd

Female Swing 2 ...................................................................... Landry Feldmeier

Male Swing 1 ............................................................................... Noah Sprague

Male Swing 2 ................................................................................... Nick Nasta

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

THE ORCHESTRA

Conductor............................................................................... Tom Ossowski

Conductor Intern ................................................................. Caitlyn Primous

Keyboard 1 ....................................................................... Sudarat Songsiridej

Keyboard 2 .............................................................................. Bianca Lupsha

Keyboard 3 ......................................................................... Connor Mckenna

Guitar ............................................................................ Christopher Manuel

Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto & Tenor Saxophone ................Patricia Crispino

Trumpet ........................................................................... Michael McKenzie

Trombone .................................................................................... Patrick Hill

Violin ............................................. Megan Sahely, Lambert Hsieh, Alex Roes

Bass ........................................................ Jose Antonio Serrano, Garner Brant

Drums .................................................................................... John Carpenter

CAST HEADSHOTS

Joseph Gaitens

Anthony Gallo

Jonah Harmon

Leah Holewyne

Shanna Brajevic

Benjamin Britton

Jessica Chunta

Christian Collins

Charles Antenen

Bo Bailey

Ronald Borrell

Alanna Boyd

Gerald Davis

Landry Feldmeier

Emma Katz

ZaKeyia Lacey

Andres Larrea

Ryan Lemmon

John Brannigan

Amber Daniels

CAST HEADSHOTS

Nick Nasta

Jessie Roddy

Vicente Tome

Griffin Wilkins

Chijioke Oparaji

Catherine Roddey

Noah Sprague

Lainey Mackinnon

Santos Sanchez

Ava Podewitz

Thomas Richardson

Joshua Reaves

Mateo Marquez Parodi

Charles Antenen (Nigel Bottom) is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Atlanta, GA. Previous credits include Dragons Love Tacos (White Dragon), Jersey Boys (Joe Pesci), and Kinky Boots (Angel). He thanks his family and his wonderful partner for all their support.

Bo Bailey (Ensemble, Troupe) is a freshman BFA Music Theatre major from Lakeland, FL. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Frug Dancer, Ensemble), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Clopin Trouillefou), and Newsies (Crutchie). He would like to thank his family and friends for their love and for always pushing him to strive for greatness. Go ‘Noles!

Ronald Borrell (Ensemble, Troupe, Bard Boy) is a senior BA Theatre major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Last Stop on Market Street (Mr. Dennis) and Plaza Suite (Jesse Kiplinger). He would like to thank his friends and family for all the love and support.

Alanna Boyd (Female Swing 1, Dance Captain) is a junior BA Theatre major from Merritt Island, FL. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Ensemble), Last Stop on Market Street (Ensemble), Newsies (Katherine), Mamma Mia (Ali), and 42nd Street (Gladys). She would like to thank her friends and family for the constant love and support.

Shanna Brajevic (Bea) is a senior BM Music Theatre major from Orange County, CA. Previous credits include As You Like It (Phoebe, u/s Audrey), Sweet Charity (Carmen), and Jasper in Deadland (Agnes). She thanks Alisa Hauser, Sudarat Songsiridej, Tom Ossowski, and her family. Lead with love.

John Brannigan (Lord Clapham) is a senior BA Theatre major from Atlanta, GA. Previous credits include The Ruby Sunrise (Martin Marcus), Newsies (Nunzio, Governor Roosevelt), and Edges (Man 2). He thanks his family, friends, cast, and crew for making his last mainstage at FSU the best one!

Benjamin Britton (Ensemble, Troupe) is from Tallahassee, FL. Previous credits include Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince), Shrek the Musical (Donkey), and Matilda (Mr. Wormwood). He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and support.

Jessica Chunta (Ensemble) is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Atlanta, GA. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Nickie), Cinderella (Ella), and Newsies (Katherine). She would like to thank God, the FSU SOT faculty, her family, and Erika Macleod. Enjoy the show!

Christian Collins (Ensemble, Troupe, u/s Shakespeare, Dance Captain) is a freshman BFA Music Theatre major from New Orleans, LA. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Charlie, Ensemble), Pippin (Pippin), and RENT (Steve). He would like to thank his family and friends for all their love and support. Live Like Keith.

Amber Daniels (Ensemble) is a sophomore BFA Acting Major from Conyers, GA. This is her first mainstage show at FSU. She would like to thank every human who supported her throughout this journey. This performance is dedicated to her Uncle Bo, who loved her and always believed in her dreams.

Gerald Davis (Ensemble, Troupe, u/s Narrator, u/s Brother Jeremiah) is a junior BA Theatre major from Tampa, FL. Previous credits include Newsies (Mush) and Sweet Charity (Frug Dancer, Ensemble, u/s Oscar). He would like to thank his family and friends for the love and support.

Landry Feldmeier (Female Swing 2) is a freshman BFA Music Theatre major from Louisville, KY. Previous credits include Dragons Love Tacos (Dance Captain, Swing), Guys and Dolls (Sergeant Sarah Brown), and Oliver! (Nancy). She wants to thank her family and community of supporters for always cheering her on! Much love.

Joseph Gaitens (Shakespeare) is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Raleigh, NC. Previous credits include As You Like It (Amiens, u/s Orlando), Newsies (Davey), Witch (Scratch), and In the Heights (Ensemble). He would like to thank his friends and family for their support and sends love to his mom and dad.

Anthony Gallo (Ensemble, Troupe, Bard Boy) is a senior BA Theatre major from Waxahachie, TX. Previous credits include Last Stop On Market Street (Ensemble), Matilda (Miss Trunchbull), and Godspell (Judas). He would like to thank his loved ones for their support!

Emma Katz (Ensemble, u/s Bea) is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Sarasota, FL. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Ensemble), Cinderella (Charlotte), and Newsies (Swing). She would like to thank MT ‘24, her incredible parents, and amazing mentors that have helped her get to where she is today.

Jonah Harmon (Ensemble, Troupe, Bard Boy, u/s Nigel Bottom) is a junior BA Theatre major from Lawrenceville, GA. Previous credits include Tragedy: A Tragedy (The Witness), Antigone (Haemon), Cinderella (Sebastian), and The Lost Colony (Ensemble, Ralph Lane u/s). He would like to thank his friends and family for their support!

Leah Holewyne (Ensemble) is a freshman Music Theatre major from Houston, TX. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Female Swing), Legally Blonde (Vivienne), Peter Pan (Dance Captain), and The Drowsy Chaperone (Dance Captain). She would like to thank her friends, family, and Ms. Suzie for all their love and support.

ZaKeyia Lacey (Ensemble) is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from Wilmington, DE. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Suzanne, Ensemble), Newsies (Tommy Boy), Prefers Bright and Indirect Light (Fern), and Sideshow (Dance Captain, Tattoo Woman). She would like to thank her FSU family, the amazing cast and crew, and her loving family from DE.

Andres Larrea (Ensemble, Troupe, u/s Nick Bottom) is a senior BA Theatre major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Cinderella (Ensemble), Last Stop On Market Street (CJ), and Edges (Man 1) . Andres would like to thank his family and Side B Society!

Ryan Lemmon (Shylock) is a senior BA Theatre major from Jacksonville, FL. Previous credits include The Ruby Sunrise (Understudy, Ensemble), SpongeBob SquarePants (Plankton), and Heroes of The Fourth Turning (Justin). He would like to thank his mother and his friends for their constant support! Go Jags!

Lainey Mackinnon (Ensemble) is a senior BA Theatre major from Melbourne, FL. SOT credits include Men on Boats (Swing), Witch (Winnifred), and Marie Antoinette ( u/s Lamballe). She thanks her family, friends (especially her roommates, Kayla and Katie Mae!), and cast mates for a fun final show. Go ‘Noles!

Nick Nasta (Male Swing 2) is a freshman BM Music Theatre major from Jacksonville, FL. He is very excited to be a part of his second show here at FSU! Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Frug Dancer, Ensemble) and A Chorus Line (Al DeLuca). He would like to thank his family and friends back in Jacksonville for their overwhelming support, along with his newfound family here at FSU!

Chijioke Oparaji (Narrator, Troupe, u/s Nostradamus) is a freshman BM Vocal Performance major from Orlando, FL. He is ecstatic to be in his first SOT show! Previous credits include Something Rotten! (Nostradamus), Aladdin (Genie), and The Lion King (Mufasa). He thanks his family and friends for their support!

Mateo Marquez Parodi (Nostradamus) is a senior BFA Acting major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Herman), As You Like It (Corin), In The Heights (El Piraguero), and The Flick (Sam). Thanks for the memories... Hasta luego!

Ava Podewitz (Ensemble) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Franklin, TN. Previous credits include Dragons Love Tacos (Leroy), High School Musical (Sharpay), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally), and Footloose (Choreographer, Wendy Jo). She thanks her family, friends, and the cast and crew for their love and support!

Joshua Reaves (Ensemble, Troupe, Bard Boy) is a freshman BFA Acting major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Dragons Love Tacos (Boy), Hamilton (Marquis de Lafayette), Dreamgirls (Wayne), and Seussical (The Cat). He thanks his family for their love and support.

Thomas Richardson (Brother Jeremiah) is a junior Marketing major from Naples, FL. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Oscar), SpongeBob SquarePants (Patrick), and Footloose (Willard). He would love to thank his family and friends for their continuous show of love and support.

Catherine Roddey (Portia) is a junior BM Music Theatre major from Austin, TX. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Ursula), Cinderella (Ensemble), and Newsies (Albert). Special thanks to her family and friends for always being there for her! Go ‘Noles!

WHO’S WHO

Jessie Roddy (Ensemble, u/s Portia) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Elaine), Cinderella (Ensemble), Newsies (Katherine), and Edges (Woman 2). Thank you to her beautiful friends and family. Go ‘Noles!

Santos Sanchez (Ensemble, Troupe, u/s Shylock) is a senior BA Theatre major from Kissimmee, FL. Previous credits include Into The Woods (Wolf, Cinderella’s Prince), Labor Day Reunion (Josh), and In The Heights (Usnavi). To la familia and the homies: this one’s for you.

Noah Sprague (Troupe, Male Swing 1) is a freshman BM Music Theatre major from Houston, TX. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Frug Dancer, Ensemble), Footloose (Ren McCormack), and Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince). Special thanks to his family as well as the cast and crew of Something Rotten! for their love and support.

Vicente Tome (Ensemble, Troupe, u/s Lord Clapham) is a sophomore BA Theatre Major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Dragons Love Tacos (Man in Suit Standby) and Newsies (Swing) . He would like to thank his friends and family for supporting his passion for theatre. He would also like to thank this amazing cast, crew, and production team for making this show possible!

Griffin Wilkins (Nick Bottom) is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Walpole, MA. Previous credits include Sweet Charity (Vittorio Vidal), Newsies (Race), and Mamma Mia! (Sky). He thanks his family and friends for their support and love. Go ‘Noles!

Tum Tugger in Cats , Bobby in A Chorus Line , Rooster in Annie , Pat Gilbert in State Fair , Riff in Westside Story , and Don Lockwood in Singing in the Rain . Dewayne sailed around the world on cruise ships both as a singer/dancer and as a director/choreographer for many topline cruise lines including Royal Viking Line, Silversea, Cunard, Saga, and Asuka Japanese Line. Dewayne has taught at Dance Masters of Wisconsin and taught many musical theatre master classes across the United States. He is a director/choreographer/teacher at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, China, where he opened Oklahoma and In the Heights in Mandarin. Dewayne has directed/choreographed for national tours, theme parks, dinner theatres, regional and community theatres, high schools, colleges, drum corps, music videos, movies, and parades. Dewayne has performed for both President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan, President George Bush Sr., and Barbara Bush. Thank you to the faculty, production team, staff, cast, and crew here at FSU.

Holly Carroll (Calling Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre and Spanish major from St. Augustine, FL. Her previous credits include When in the Course of Human Events (Calling Stage Manager), Newsies (Assistant Stage Manager), and The Flick (Associate Stage Manager). She would like to thank her family and the Core Four for their love and encouragement.

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.

Dewayne Barrett (Co-Director, Choreographer) is an accomplished actor, singer, dancer, teacher, and director/choreographer whose career has taken him all around the world. Born in Atlanta, GA, he began dancing at a very early age and danced with both the Georgia Ballet Company and The Atlanta Jazz Theatre. After college, he then moved to NYC where he began even more training. As a performer, he has performed all over the country in leading roles such as Rum

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 Producer s, Spamalot , Hedda Gabler , Addams Family , Beauty and the Beast , Hairspray , and In The Heights .

Hannah Fazio (Intimacy Consultant) (she/ her, they/them) 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 Dewayne and Tom, stage management, and the company for having me on for this project.

WHO’S WHO

Karey Kirkpatrick (Book, Music, Lyrics) began his career as a screen and songwriter for Disney Animation where he penned The Rescuers Down Under and James and the Giant Peach. With more than a dozen feature films produced, screenplay credits include Chicken Run (Golden Globe nomi nee for Outstanding Comedy), Charlotte’s Web, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and Over the Hedge, which he also co-directed. He directed the Paramount Pictures film Imagine That starring Eddie Murphy and co-produced, wrote and performed on the film’s soundtrack. He recently directed the Warner Brothers animated musical Smallfoot for which he also co-wrote the screenplay and the songs (with brother Wayne). He has won a number of Tony, Oscar and Grammy awards and that number is zero. Other credits: husband of Nada, father of Sami, Maia, and Finn.

Wayne Kirkpatrick (Music, Lyrics) is the Grammy Award-winning songwriter of Change the World by Eric Clapton (Song of the Year). Top 10 singles include Every Heartbeat, Good for Me (Amy Grant); Wrapped Up in You (Garth Brooks); Boondocks, Bring It on Home, Little White Church (Little Big Town); Place in This World (Michael W. Smith). He is a multiformatted song writer with songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Faith Hill, Joe Cocker, Gabe Dixon, Trisha Yearwood, Babyface and Peter Frampton, among others. His songs have been featured in TV shows ( Grey’s Anatomy, True Blood, Hart of Dixi e) as well as feature films (Almost Famous, Phenomenon, Smallfoot). Wayne lives in Nashville with his wife Fran and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame for 2018. Favorite produc tions: Kourtney, Shelby, and Carson.

Sydney Martin (Costume Designer) is marking with Something Rotten! her third show as costume designer at FSU, where she previously worked on Men on Boats and Moon Man Walk. This show serves as Sydney’s thesis show and she wants to thank her friends, family, and professors for their support!

Madeline Murray (Deck Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre and Psychology doublemajor from Jupiter, FL. She was also involved in coordinating Best Buddies Theatre Nights for the shows Cinderella and Dragons Love Tacos. She would like to thank her family and friends for always believing in her with their continuous love and support.

John O’Farrell (Book) is one of the UK’s best known comic authors and script writers. Bestselling novels include The Best a Man Can Get, May Contain Nuts, and The Man Who Forgot His Wife. Non-fiction includes An Utterly Impartial History of Britain, the political memoir Things Can Only Get Better, and its recent sequel plus three collections of his satirical columns for The Guardian newspaper. O’Farrell’s books have been translated into thirty languages and adapted for BBC Radio and television. Winner, British Comedy Award. Previously a writer (and later panelist) on BBC’s Have I Got News For You and lead writer on ten series of ITV’s Spitting Image . Currently writing the sequel to Chicken Run, and adapting one of his novels for Sony International Pictures.

WHO’S WHO

Tom Ossowski (Co-Director, Music Director, Conductor) is an Associate Professor at FSU. At FSU, he has directed A Man of No Importance , A New Brain , Cabaret , The Drowsy Chaperone , The Rocky Horror Show , Sweeney Todd and he has music directed In the Heights , Hairspray , A Chorus Line , Ragtime , Spring Awakening , and Jesus Christ Superstar . He has also directed and musically directed Into the Woods and The Family for the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing and was Producing Artistic Director for the Post Playhouse for the past 16 years.

Savana Petranoff (Deck Stage Manager) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Some of her previous credits include Deck Stage Manager for Into the Woods and Heroes of the Fourth Turning . She sends her love to her supportive family and friends!

Ken Phillips (Projection Designer) is thrilled to be apart of this incredibly fun show at FSU! He currently works at The University of Arizona where he is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Lighting Design, as well as serving as the Production Manager for the school of theatre and the stage management instructor. Ken earned his MFA in Lighting Design and BFA in Stage Management from the same university and has worked on productions around the country; working in mostly Opera & Musical Theatre. Samples of his work can be seen on his website at KGPhillips.com. As always, he would like to thank his loving wife Alex for always supporting him. And thank you to Tom & Dewayne for getting to work on this show with them again!

Elisheva S. Siegel (Lighting Desginer) grew up in the Navy and calls Orlando, FL home. She holds a 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 Mom, Dad, Zack, and Galileo Rex.

Sudarat Songsiridej (Assistant Music Director, Rehearsal Pianist) is a Coach Accompanist for the Music Theatre Program, a Dance Musician for the School of Dance, an Assistant Music Director for musical productions and a pianist/ arranger for the New York Showcase. She holds degrees from the Juilliard School, the Eastman School of Music and FSU. She received training in Somatic Voicework™ at the Baldwin Wallace University LoVetri Institute and the Shenandoah University Contemporary Commercial Music Institute. Off-campus, she is the Company Pianist for Pas de Vie Ballet and for 25 years was the Music Director for the Florida Laughing Stock Cabaret.

Becca Stock (Technical Director) is in her second year as a Technical Production MFA candidate. From Buffalo, NY, she graduated with a BFA in Technical Theatre from the University at Buffalo. Her previous credits include Cinderella (Assistant Technical Director), The Ruby Sunrise ( Assistant Technical Director ), and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Technical Director, University at Buffalo). She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support.

Rheanne Walton (Deck Stage Manager) is a junior BA Theatre and Marketing double major from Lawrence, KS. She was also an Assistant Stage Manager for As You Like It, and you may have seen her work as Scenic Artist for FSU productions beginning in Fall 2021 (including this one).

Reed Worrell (Deck Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre and English double major from Tallahassee, FL. Previous credits include The Ruby Sunrise (Deck Stage Manager) and Cinderella (Automation).

DIRECTOR'S NOTE

From the Co-Director and Choreographer

Dewayne Barrett

1595, Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageously funny musical farce, Something Rotten!

Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadows of that Renaissance Rock Star, “The Bard.”

When a soothsayer foretells that the future of the theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, the brothers set out to write the worlds very first musical.

The Brothers soon realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, in other words, embrace your true self, add your passion, and everything will be just fine.

Something Rotten! features some exciting dancing in the show and even showcases the cast talents with tap. The writing in the show is very clever and made for a fun-filled evening.

“Nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”

Enjoy this history-twisting tale.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Co-Directors ............................................................... Dewayne Barrett, Tom Ossowski

Choreographer ..................................................................................... Dewayne Barrett

Music Director.........................................................................................Tom Ossowski

Assistant Music Director ...................................................................Sudarat Songsiridej

Music Director Intern ........................................................................... Caitlyn Primous

Conductor ...............................................................................................Tom Ossowski

Rehearsal Pianists ..................................................... Bianca Lupsha, Sudarat Songsiridej

Intimacy Consultant ................................................................................. Hannah Fazio

Dance Captains .............................................................Alanna Boyd, Christian Collins

Projection Designer .....................................................................................Ken Phillips

Projection Engineer ................................................................................... Zach Cramer

Costume Designer .................................................................................. Sydney Martin

Costume Design Assistant .................................................................... Sidney Barmoha

Lighting Designer ................................................................................ Elisheva S. Siegel

Sound Designer ......................................................................................... Zach Cramer

Technical Director ....................................................................................... Becca Stock

Assistant Technical Director ................................................................ Dominic Krippes

Calling Stage Manager ............................................................................... Holly Carroll

Deck Stage Managers ..............................................Madeline Murray, Savana Petranoff, Rheanne Walton, Reed Worrell

Stage Management Mentor.................................................................. Casey Sammarco Director of Production Services ........................................................... Joshua Wickham

Technical Direction Advisor .................................................. Robert Coleman, Jim Lile

Production Manager ............................................................................ Joshua Wickham

Associate Production Manager .................................................................. Kendra Drew

Assistant Production Manager ................................... Wesley Seiderman, Raistlin Yovan

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

Assistant Scene Shop Manager ..................................................................... Becca Stock

Carpenters ................................................ Abby Akard, Dominic Krippes, Sarah Liffick

Paint Shop Manager ..................................................................................Teddy Moore

Scenic Charge Artist ............................................................................ Rheanne Walton

Scenic Artists .................................................................. Payton Nugent, Reona Woods

Properties Manager .......................................................................................Kevin Grab

Principal Props Artisan ............................................................................. Reona Woods

Assistant Properties Manager ................................................................... Victoria Guise

Properties Artisan............................................................................... Danielle Gonzalez

Properties Intern ....................................................................................... Callista Payne

Costume Design Advisor .......................................................................... Emily Tappan

Costume Technology Advisor ....................................................................... Jacki Armit

Costume Shop Manager ....................................................................... Sarah M. Jahnke

Costume Shop Intern ........................................................................... Abbey Hodgson

Wardrobe Supervisor ................................................................................... Lily Mateus

Staff Wig and Make-Up Artist .............................................. Madison McKenzie Weber

Wig and Make-Up Assistant .................................................................... Anamays Solis

PRODUCTION TEAM

Wig and Make-Up Intern .......................................................................Jennifer Rosner

Drapers ................................................... Jacki Armit, Victoria Carot, Sarah M. Jahnke, Asher Lipscomb, Lily Mateus, Zachary Payne

First Hand .................................................................. Yu-Fang Lin, Makenzie Vaughan

Stitchers .............................. Bella Ellec, Kevin Huang, Sabrina Ollerman, Alex Richard

Master Electrician .................................................................................. Todd Teagarden

Assistant Master Electrician ......................................................................... Julie Adams

Electrics Crew ....................... Julie Adams, Abby Akard, Zachary A. Cary, Sarah Liffick, Dominic Johnson, Payton Nugent, Wesley Seiderman

Lighting Supervisor................................................................................ Todd Teagarden

Assistant Lighting Supervisor ................................................................ Zachary A. Cary

Lighting Programmers ......................................................... Elena Dibbs, Madison Rist

Light Board Operator .............................................................................. Ashlie Charley

Spotlight Operators ................................... Victor Angel, Brenna Maloney, Grey Thiem

Sound Pre-show Assistants ......................... Victor Angel, Brenna Maloney, Grey Thiem

Fly .............................................................................................................. Jason Alvarez

Deck & Props Run Crew ....................................Ava Lainey, Grier Reid, Joseph Vescera

Costumes Run Crew.................... Lillian Aldrich, Emily Butler, J. Miller, Luke Timmel

Wigs Run Crew .............................................................. Brooke Hanes, Anastasia Haro

Crew Swing ................................................................................................. Evan Marty

House Management Supervisor .............................................................. Sarah Goodson

House Manager .............................................................................................Sam Smith

Assistant House Managers ............................................................................ Ryan Mace

Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office ................................................... Sarah Goodson

Associate Director of Client Services ............................................................. Jay Pension

Associate Director of Patron Services ............................................................. John Stark

Patron Services Manager ............................................................................ Lizzie Powers

Usher Crew .................................. Isabella Sophia Burgos, Fallon Collins, Sarah DeVoe, Veronica Escajeda, Ella Freiser, Daniela Hernandez, Cameron Lamoureux, Riley York

Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff.................. Brigitte Anderson, Justin Banton, Alice Bishop, Holly Carroll, Samantha Charles, Emily Hensel, Lindsay Johnson, John Malley, Aleisha Mowatt, Jackie Petichakis, Alexandra Rios, Sam Smith

Associate Director of Marketing Communications ......................................... Jack Rizzo

Marketing Communications Manager..................................................... Kelby Siddons

Graphic Design & Media Specialist ................................................................ Lani Daes

Associate Director of Community Engagement........................................ Njeri Mungai

Community Engagement Manager .................................. Charlotte (Palmucci) Pension

Special Events Coordinator ........................................................................ Lizzie Powers

Community Engagement Intern.............................................................. Madeline Hull

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

Judge & Mrs. 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

John & Wendy Roddey

Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers

Laura & Sam Rogers

Emily Ruddell

Brence A. Sell, M.D.

Mike Sheridan

Mr. & Mr. Michael Stephens

Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter

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 Fletcher

Nancy Stepina-Robinson & Paul

Fredrickson

Michelle Greiner

Robert & Janice Inzer

Bruce & Lynn Janasiewicz

Debby Kearney

Francisco Alarcon & Kathleen

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

BENEFACTOR

Susan & Mark Canning

Carol Cooper

Paul S. Deitchman

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

Jennifer Guy-Hudson & Matt

Hudson

Linda & Rick Hyson

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

Joel 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 Bosque

Paul & Holly Brannigan

Randal & Laurie Brown

Brent & Marti Chumbler

Debie Leonard & Christine

Coble

Terry & Linda Cole

Juan & Jessica Comas

PATRONS ASSOCIATION

Lance & Amanda Davis

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

James Hennessey

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

Dick Rubado

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 February 21, 2023. All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person has passed away.

PATRONS SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT: HOLLY CARROLL

Holly is from St. Augustine, FL and is a BA double major in Spanish and Theatre with a concentration in Stage Management.

Holly’s goals after graduation are to work as a cruise stage manager and then move into continental touring. Her dream job would be to work for the Rockettes in NYC!

She has been involved in multiple FSU productions, including In the Heights as a Sound Assistant, Tragedy, a Tragedy as a Production Assistant, The Playground as an Assistant Stage Manager, Newsies as

an Assistant Stage Manager, Moon Man Walk as a Ticket Agent, Last Stop on Market Street as a Ticket Agent, Cinderella as the Assistant House Manager, Sweet Charity as an Assistant Wig and Makeup Supervisor, and Something Rotten! as the Calling Stage Manager.

“I would like to express my gratitude for the patrons’ support of our program!” Holly says. “Without my education, I would not have access to the tools and resources needed to pursue my dream career as a stage manager.”

2022-2023 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

Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed Theatre Scholarship

Danielle Goldfine, Elijah Rios, Antonia PackBrown

Michael Martin International Theatre Scholarship

Elizabeth Lee, Justin Banton, Patrick DuChêne, Nia Alexander

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 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

Noah Sprague*, Landry Feldmeier*, Emma Kate

Farlow, Leah Holewyne*

MAJOR DONORS

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

Richard & Sue Fallon*

Frank Flynn

Richard & Kathleen Henry

Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation

Davis Gaines

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

Barbara* & Ted* Judd

Howard Kessler

Gil Lazier

Magnolia Properties & Investments, Inc.

Michael & Jean Martin

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

Fred & June Turner

Wachovia Bank

Steven W. Wallace & Elizabeth Berkley-Wallace

Mae & Harvey Watt Foundation

All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person has passed away.

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.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Welcome to the School of Theatre at Florida State University. Whether you are returning or visiting for the first 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 please…

Silence cellular phones and other noise-making devices during the show.

Do not record audio or video for any purpose.

For persons in need of hearing reinforcement, infrared headsets are offered free of charge in the Fallon Theatre. Headsets should be reserved through the Fine Arts Ticket Office. There 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.

OUR OFFERINGS & POLICIES

Guests who use wheelchairs and similar assistive devices will find accessible parking available in the parking garages adjacent to the Fallon, Lab, and Studio Theatres. Wheelchair seating is available at all of our theatres and should be requested when ordering tickets. Patrons should seek the House Staff 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 Theatre 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.

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.