WELCOME TO THE SHOW!
Brad Brock Director, School of Theatre
Florida State University
Kris Salata Chair, School of Theatre
Florida State University
We are thrilled to welcome you back to the School of Theatre at Florida State and to our exciting 20242025 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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.
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 with 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 SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE PRESENTS
By Sarah DeLappe
Director
Melissa Tarduno
Scenic Designer
Krista Franco
Sound Designer
Max Allen
Intimacy Director
Nick Maccarone
Lighting Designer Xotchil Musser
Technical Director
Estevan Rivera
Fight Director
Jason Armit
Costume Designer Ning Goff
Soccer Consultant
Rachel Sullivan
Calling Stage Manager Savana Petranoff
November 1 -10, 2024
The Lab Theatre
THE CAST
(In order of appearance)
#11... ..................................................................................... Lisa Kolley
#25... ............................................................................ Kyra Paternoster
#13... ............................................................................. Casey MacLeod
#2... ................................................................................. Ellie Dobleske
#46... ................................................................................... Grace Kicak
#7... .................................................................................... Brooke Culp
#14.. ................................................................................... Alanna Boyd
#8.. .................................................................................... Layla Hemric
#00.. ........................................................................ Angélica Concepción
Soccer Mom... ........................................................... Kerrington Jackson
SETTING
An indoor soccer field somewhere in suburban America. Winter, Saturdays.
“The Wolves” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
World premiere produced by The Playwrights Realm (Katherine Kovner, Artistic Director | Roberta Pereira, Producing Director) on September 8, 2016 and remounted on December 5, 2016 by special arrangement with Scott Rudin and Eli Bush. Originally presented by New York Stage and Film and Vassar in the Powerhouse Season, Summer 2016.
Playwrights Horizons Theater School produced a workshop of The Wolves in 2015 in association with Clubbed Thumb, where the play had been developed previously. Winner of the 2016 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize at Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley, CA Jasson Minadakis, Artistic Director; Keri Kellerman, Managing Director Produced by Lincoln Center Theater, New York City, 2017
THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://concordtheatricals.com/resources/protecting-artists - There will be no intermission
CAST HEADSHOTS
Alanna Boyd
Angélica Concepción
Ellie Dobleske
Brooke Culp
Layla Hemric
Grace Kicak
Lisa Kolley
Casey MacLeod Kyra Paternoster
Kerrington Jackson
WHO’S WHO
Alanna Boyd, she/her (#14) is a senior BA Theatre major from Merritt Island, FL. Previous FSU credits include Something Rotten (Dance Captain, Swing), Sweet Charity (Ensemble), Last Stop on Market Street (Ensemble), as well as Everybody (Deck Stage Manager). She would like to thank her family, friends, cast, crew, and wonderful director for supporting her throughout this incredible experience. Go Wolves!
Angélica Concepción, she/her (#00) is a senior BM Music Theatre major originally from Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Previous credits include 9 to 5 The Musical (Judy Bernly), Preview at FSU’s Show Me Eternity (Emily Dickinson), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), and The Wedding Singer (Ensemble, u/s Holly). She would like to thank her family and the amazing cast and crew of The Wolves! Girls Just Wanna Dance!
Brooke Culp (#7) is a junior BFA Acting major from Springhill, FL. Previous credits include Wren’s World (Jennine), Red Like You (Abigail), Lavender (Brooke), Loveline (Rachel), Call Daisy (Daisy), Soothe (Judy), and Little Women (Jo). She would like to thank her incredible family, friends, cast, and crew for their unwavering love and support throughout this process and always.
Ellie Dobleske, she/her (#2) is a junior BFA Acting major from Tega Cay, SC. Previous credits include multiple films with FSU film school as well as her most recent movie Bad Haircut and modeling with companies such as Nordstrom BP and L’Oreal Paris. Ellie would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support.
Layla Hemric, she/her (#8) is a freshman BFA Music Theatre major from Atlanta, GA. Previous credits include: A Chorus Line (Sheila) and Music Man (Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn). She would like to thank her mother and father for their love and support as well as the cast and crew of The Wolves for their hard work and support throughout this process.
Kerrington Jackson, she/her (Soccer Mom) is a senior BFA Acting major from Conyers, GA. Her previous credits include Everybody (Somebody), Secret In The Wings (Princess who wouldn’t laugh, women #4), and Men on Boats (O.g., Seneca u/s). She would like to thank God & her family as well as the cast and crew of The Wolves for their unyielding love and support.
Grace Kicak, she/her (#46) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Canton, GA. Previous credits include 3 Weeks After Summer (Arlo), The Sound of Music (Maria), Pride and Prejudice (Jane), and Sense and Sensibility (Marianne). She would like to thank her parents and the cast and crew for their constant support!
Lisa Kolley, she/her (#11) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Previous credits include Julius Caesar (Brutus). She’s thrilled to be part of The Wolves, one of her first productions ever, and feels incredibly grateful for the talented cast and crew who’ve made this journey unforgettable. She would like to shout out her family, whose unwavering support has been her greatest strength every step of the way.
WHO’S WHO
Casey MacLeod, she/her (#13) is a sophomore BA Theatre major with a Performance/Stage Management track from Jacksonville, FL. Her previous credits include Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Swing), Sister Act! (Mary Martin of Tours), and others. She thanks her parents and friends for their constant love and support, and her brother for his coaching!
Kyra Paternoster, she/her (#25) is a junior BM Music Theatre major from Westfield, NJ. Previous credits include Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (Natasha). She would like to thank her father for being the best soccer coach a 12 y/o could ask for, and the incredible team involved with this production. GO WOLVES!
Max Allen (Sound Designer) is a senior BA/MA Pathways Theatre major from Cocoa Beach, FL. Previous credits include Too Much Light (Max), The Play That Goes Wrong (Jonathan, Charles), and The Shape Of Things (Sound & Projection Design). He would like to thank his family for all their support, even from so far away.
Jason Armit (Fight Director) is a Fight Director/Certified 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 Theatre: 9 to 5 The Musical; Imogen Says Nothing . Professional Theatres: Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA), Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Montgomery, AL), Utah Shakespeare Festival (Cedar City, UT), and more. Other universities: University of Georgia (Athens, GA), University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC), Auburn University (Auburn, AL), among others.
Ashlie Charley, she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a junior BA Theatre and Criminology major from West Palm Beach, FL. Previous FSU credits include Something Rotten (Light Board Operator), The Secret in the Wings (Light Programmer, Costumes), Imogen Says Nothing (Production Assistant), and the MFA Directing Projects (Deck Stage Manager). She thanks her mother, sisters, friends, as well as the cast and crew for their love and support.
Anna Collins, she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Fort Myers, FL. Previous Tallahassee credits include Scenic Artist Intern for Everybody, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, and Imogen Says Nothing. She would like to thank her friends, family, mentors, and the SM Team for their support.
Krista Franco, she/her (Scenic Designer) is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Theatre Arts at Stetson University. On stage at the School of Theatre at Florida State University, Franco has served as the scenic designer for Imogen Says Nothing, The Ruby Sunrise, Men On Boats, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, and Cloud 9. She is a co-founder of Endstation Theatre Company, a professional theatre company that produces regional new work each summer in central Virginia. In addition to her creative pursuits, she is a professional member of the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) where she is the Chair for the Design & Technology Committee.
Ning Goff, she/her (Costume Designer) is a second-year MFA Costume Design candidate from Indianapolis, IN. Previous
WHO’S WHO
design credits at FSU include Romeo and Julian (Costume Designer) and Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (Assistant Costume Designer). Professional credits include The Tempest (Assistant Costume Designer) and Henry the 8th (Stitcher). She would like to thank her Purdue costume shop, Tony, Mae, and Carlee for pushing her to go to grad school and her current FSU mentors for challenging her in the best ways possible. Special thanks to my parents and Luke for supporting my dreams. Also Zeus and Athena for doggie emotional support.
Nick Maccarone, he/him (Intimacy Director) is an actor, writer, filmmaker, instructor, and the Co-Director of the BFA Acting Program in the School of Theatre. His acting credits, include Scandal , Law & Order: SVU, Unforgettable, Eye Candy , Elementary, Girls Against Boys , and Americana. Nick has performed at the Guthrie Theatre, Ally Theatre, and La Mama. He was also a contributing writer for Backstage Magazine and a casting reader for Broadway. He has delivered two TEDx Talks, including one titled, 6 Ways Actors and Artists Can Empower Themselves. Nick also recently completed his feature film, Sonny Boy, which is currently being submitted to film festivals worldwide. He is currently pursuing a masters degree in the School of International Affairs at FSU.
Xotchil Musser, they/she (Lighting Designer) is a multi-skilled human who enjoys designing for theatre, dance, installations, and other forms of visual + interactive art. As a child, they lived on an island south of Miami; now they live in NYC where they examine the exploration of how theatre can be applied to community health and healing. Xotchil is an advocate for antiracist theatre and
strives to build a community in the industry based on equitable practices and altruism. For more information, visit xotchil.com. MFA: CMU ’23.
Meghan Nelson, she/her (Dramaturg) is a Ph.D. candidate in Theatre and Performance Research at FSU. As a director, choreographer, dramaturg, and dancer, her credits include work at LCT3, Pipeline Theatre Co., Jacob’s Pillow, and as part of the Broadway revival of 1776 directed by Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L. Page. She would like to thank Melissa, Chari, and the entire cast and crew of The Wolves for an amazing experience!
Savana Petranoff, she/her (Calling Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre major with an Education minor from Orlando, FL. Previous FSU credits include Something Rotten! (Deck Stage Manager), Heroes of the Fourth Turning ( Assistant Stage Manager), 9 to 5 The Musical (Wig and Makeup Supervisor), Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Deck Stage Manager), Everybody (Deck Stage Manager), and the 2024 Senior Acting Showcase (Stage Manager). She is incredibly proud and thankful for her SM team as well as the amazing cast. Special shout out to her family and kitty, Ollie, for their constant love and support.
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.
WHO’S WHO
Danielle Prince, she/her (Deck Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre major from San Diego, CA. Her previous credits include Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Spot Operator) and The Secrets We Keep (Calling Stage Manager) with White Mouse Productions. She would like to thank her friends, family, and fiancé for their endless love and support. Go Noles!
Estevan Rivera he/him (Technical Director) is a second-year MFA Technical Production student from Houston, TX. This past summer, he was Associate Technical Director at Tent Theatre in Springfield, Missouri. Before Florida State, he served as a Texas high school theatre teacher and technical director. He believes quality training for theatre educators is paramount for the future of theatre. Previous FSU credits include Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 ( Assistant Technical Director) and Imogen Says Nothing (Assistant Technical Director). Additional Technical Directing credits include Mystic Pizza, Crimes of the Heart, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. His directing credits include Men on Boats, Ada and the Engine, Once On This Island, and Hecuba adapted by Marina Carr.
Melissa Tarduno, she/her (Director) is a second-year MFA Directing candidate from Charlotte, NC. Previous FSU credits include Three Anne Franks by Maya Macdonald, and an original devised piece, titled IDEM. The Wolves is her first MainStage show at FSU. Professional credits include High School Musical JR at Imagination Stage (Bethesda, MD) and Lend Me a Tenor, Dracula, Frankenstein, and, And Then There Were None at Lee Street Theatre (Salisbury, NC). She would like to thank her family for their love, Jessica West and Chari Arespacochaga for their guidance, the FSU faculty for their support, the design team for their creativity, and the cast for their determination and hard work.
Rachel Sullivan, she/her (Soccer Consultant) is a former Division 1 women’s soccer player with a deep passion for the game. Holding a master’s degree in sport psychology, she is excited to bring her expertise to the production. Rachel believes in the power of soccer to foster connections and build confidence, and she is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this project. She extends her heartfelt thanks to everyone involved for their dedication and commitment.
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SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOLS!
Support a local school of your choice by purchasing Share Night tickets during a designated school’s night. You can buy Share Night tickets online at tickets.theatre.fsu.edu, or call the Fine Arts Ticket Office at 850-644-6500 and mention “Share Night tickets” and the school of choice (additional phone fees apply). A donation of $5 will be made to the school for each ticket purchased!
Details on participating schools to come*
Give Back This Thanksgiving! Join us for a book drive to support our local Boys & Girls Club. Accepting new or gently used books for the kindergarten to grade 8 reading level. Drop off your donations in the Fallon Theatre Lobby from November 18th through the 24th. Let’s make a difference in the lives of our community’s youth!
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
“I can’t wait to be an adult” is something we have all said during childhood. Attending college, pursuing a career, getting married, and having kids are goals we strive for from an early age. Being a teenager is a stressful but exciting time in a person’s life because you are so close to reaching the independence of adulthood. Figuring out who you are, testing your beliefs, and experimenting are all a part of growing up. As the girls in The Wolves prepare to impress the university scouts attending the college tournament, adulthood looms closer. #25 says, “We don’t have time, ok, WE DON’T HAVE TIME,” and she’s correct. The girls in The Wolves understand the timer on their girlhood is ticking down, knowing it will hit zero in just a few weeks.
The Wolves is a ticking time bomb, the girls exploding from childhood to adulthood. The countdown begins at the start of the play. The girls quickly navigate their way on the field and in their relationships while training to be the best for the college tournament. The urgency of this time brings themes of unity, teamwork, identity, loss, and triumph to the forefront, and when the girls finally play in the college tournament, the timer has reached zero. Once the countdown is complete, adulthood bursts forward, and new opportunities begin to open before them. Although not everyone survives the blast, the girls overcome their childish behaviors, and a bright future awaits them. “WE ARE THE WOLVES” ends the play, and this chant transforms the team from girls to women. It is primal, it is freeing, it is a cry that says, “look out world, here we come!”
The Wolves is a powerful story about young women growing up in a complex but exciting world that we all can relate to. The Soccer Mom’s sentiment, “It’s our gals! You’re not getting any younger, you know?” makes us smile and question, “where did the time go?” This play is a flashback for us, reliving our deep conversations about the world while being safely supported by our friends. We fondly think of the challenges we have overcome in our teenage years and appreciate the people who helped us get to where we are now.
GO WOLVES!
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director .......................................................................................... Melissa Tarduno
Directing Advisor ...................................................................... Chari Arespacochaga
Scenic Designer .....................................................................................Krista Franco
Lighting Designer .............................................................................. Xotchil Musser
Costume Designer ..................................................................................... Ning Goff
Assistant Costume Designer ................................................................. Nicole Himes
Sound Designer ......................................................................................... Max Allen
Sound Advisor ....................................................................................... Zach Cramer
Technical Director ............................................................................. Estevan Rivera
Assistant Technical Director.................................................................. Angus Black
Co-Technical Direction Advisors ......................................Jim Lile, Joshua Wickham
Soccer Consultant ............................................................................ Rachel Sullivan
Intimacy Director............................................................................ Nick Maccarone
Fight Director ......................................................................................... Jason Armit
Calling Stage Manager .................................................................... Savana Petranoff
Deck Stage Managers .......................... Ashlie Charley, Anna Collins, Danielle Prince
Stage Management Mentor ............................................................. Casey Sammarco
Dramaturg ........................................................................................ Meghan Nelson
Production Manager ....................................................................... Joshua Wickham
Assistant Production Managers....................................... Abby Akard, Sarah I. Liffick
Scene Shop Manager ........................................................................ Colin Campbell
Assistant Scene Shop Manager ............................................................... Alroy Harry
Carpenters .........................................
Angus Black, Matthew Cleveland, Sofia Fanan, Cole Harris, Hannah Hennessey, Hunter Norris, Will Taylor
Paint Shop Manager ............................................................................. Teddy Moore
Scenic Charge Artist ............................................................................. Teddy Moore
Scenic Artists ...........................................Abby Akard, Anna Collins, Chloe Crowley, JamesWill Hodges, Mikayla Martinez-Hobbs
Properties Manager ................................................................................. Kevin Grab
Assistant Properties Manager ....................................................... James Will Hodges
Associate Properties Coordinator ........................................................... Hailey Peart
Properties Artisans...................................................Lindsay Johnson, Estevan Rivera
Costume Design Advisor .......................................................................... Jen Gillette
Costume Technology Advisor .................................................................. Jacki Armit
Costume Shop Manager ...................................................................Sarah M. Jahnke
Costume Crew ......................................... Kate Casey, Mali Dennis, Jacquie Galvano
Wardrobe Supervisor .....................................................................................J. Miller
Dyer ....................................................................................................... Sarah Travis
Stitchers .................................................
Emily Allen, Sungwon An, Cypress Bowen, Ella Kavanagh, Lila Knowlton, Lin Yun-Fang, J. Miller, William Perry, Ryan Toussaint, Sarah Travis, Makenzie Vaughan, Chole Willer
PRODUCTION TEAM
Wig, Makeup, and Wardrobe Manager ............................. Madison McKenzie Weber
Wig and Makeup Intern .................................................................. Savana Petranoff
Wig and Makeup Artisans ......................... Lily Aldrich, Ginger Harley, Zoe Kollaras, Liana Rubero, Marlena Trudnak
Wig Crew......................................................... Frances Cruz Calo, Logan Hagedorn
Master Electrician ............................................................................Todd Teagarden
Assistant Lighting Coordinator.............................................. Naiomy Perez Del Valle
Electricians ....................................... Anna Collins, Grace Copelan, Lindsay Kramer, Naiomy Perez Del Valle
Lighting Supervisor ..........................................................................Todd Teagarden
Light Board Programmer .................................................................... Joshua Simon
Light Board Operator ........................................................ Victoria De Jorio-Koegler Sound Assistant ............................................................... Michelle Matuck Machado
Decks/Props Crew............................... Veronica Else, Mia Rasgorshek, Vanessa Vega
Crew Swing .......................................................................................... David Marsh
House Manager .............................................................................. Junaidu Alhassan
House Management Supervisor ............................................... Ayobami O. Aribisala
Interim Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office ............................... Jennifer Reichert
Patron Services Manager .......................................................... Ayobami O. Aribisala
Patron Services Coordinator ........................................................... Junaidu Alhassan
Patron Service Assistant ...................................................................... Victoria Tebet
Usher Crew. ................................................
Brysen Bryant, Gabriella Angelie Cobos, Emma Daniels, Isabel Gisclair, Gabriel Gonzalez, Grace Myatt, Gianna Weerasooriya, Emma Zervas Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff .................. Sage Aucremann-Moratalla, Daniel Escobar, Sara Gonzales, Tanner Griffin, 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
Marketing Communications Manager............................................Collins E. Cudjoe
Marketing Communications Coordinator ........................................... Victoria Tebet
Marketing Communications Assistant ............................................. Junaidu Alhassan
Marketing Intern .................................................................................. Sydney Fields
PATRONS ASSOCIATION
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 Leysieffer
KC McWilliams
Dr. Marion Merzer
Larry Pintacuda
Nancy Stepina-Robison
Dennis Williams
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS
Jalma Baker*
Ellen Berler
Rob Contreras
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*
ANGELS
Rob Contreras and Ellen Berler
Sandy Brown, Magnolia Properties and Investments Inc.
Yvonne & Steve Brown
Robert and Linda Clickner
Terry & Linda Cole
Sandy & Jim Dafoe
Richard Dusenbury & Kathi Jaschke
Howard & Susan Eisenman
Annelise Leysieffer
KC & Bob McWilliams
Lynn & Todd McWilliams
Russ & Genie Morcom
Jay & Dr. Sue Newman
Laura and 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 Mansfield
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
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
PATRONS ASSOCIATION
Patrick & Terri Hogan
Roxanne Hughes, Ph.D.
The 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 Stafford
Barbara Mansfield-Wilson
Patrons Association Members listed as of October 24, 2024. All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person has passed away.
PATRONS SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT:
Tanner Griffin is a passionate and versatile theatre artist currently pursuing his second year at Florida State University. With a background in homeschooling and dual enrollment at a local community college, Tanner brings a unique perspective and a strong work ethic to his studies.
Tanner’s creative pursuits extend beyond the classroom. He has written, co-written, and produced several original works, including Pyrates, A Play About A Man Who’s Trapped Inside A Box, Strangers and The Portal Traitor: The Musical.
His passion for theatre has led him to actively participate as Stage Manager for White Mouse Productions, director for Side B Society, Dramatic Arts Coordinator for the Salon of Fine Arts, and two full seasons in various roles within the Gainesville Community Playhouse, including sound tech, sound designer, usher, stage manager, and director.
Tanner’s dedication to his craft is evident in his ability to seamlessly transition between different artistic roles. His love for people and storytelling shines through in his work, and his passion for music serves as a powerful medium for expressing emotions. His favorite theatre memory is when the audience cried during the run of A Play About A Man Who’s Trapped Inside A Box.
As a Patrons Scholar, Tanner is immensely grateful for the support and opportunities provided by the program. He recognizes that this scholarship is not only a financial aid but also a valuable investment in his future as an artist. Tanner is committed to making the most of this opportunity and using his talents to create meaningful and impactful work.
CELEBRATING LIFETIME GIVING
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.
Hoffman 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 Theatre.
All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person is deceased but not forgotten.
2024-2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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 Theatre
Christian Collins, Grace Conrad, Elliott Kehoe, Landon Kol, Teegan SinClair
Dean Gil Lazier Student Scholarship in the School of Theatre
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 Theatre Scholarship
Brooke Culp*
Hazel Sliger Presidential Scholarship
Jason Alvarez, Isabella Burgos, Kayley Diaz, Janiaya Forbs, Linus O’Palick
Howard W. Kessler Endowed Scholarship
Cole Hall, Michelle Machado*, Alex Minarek, Kelly Tomlin, Olivia Windley, Ira Woodfalk II
Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed Theatre Scholarship
Lillian Aldrich*, Maxwell Allen*
Michael Martin International Theatre 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 Theatre
Lindsay Johnson*, Jordan Kosanke, Amanda Leslie*, Patrick Melley, Liam Neal, Grant Newcombe, William Perry IV, Briana Rodriguez*
Theatre Patrons Association Scholarship
Katie Ellis, Anthony Gallo, Sara Gonzales*, Tanner Griffin*, Layla Hemrick*, Jordan Howard, Sarah Hutchinson, Nicolas FlorezOrtiz, Amelie Steffen, Angelo Zizza
Theatre Patrons London Endowment
Adam Fuller, Leah Holewyne, Aly MacDonald, Brenna Maloney, Sylvia Preston
Theodore and Barbara Judd Endowed Scholarship in Theatre
Katharyn McConnell, Mila Sumrall
Berler-Contreras Theatre Scholarship Fund
Nate Heffelfinger
Pat Simmons Memorial Scholarship
Tin Tran
Jay & Dr. Sue Newman Award in Theatre Studies
Rebecca Curran
All (*) following students’ names indicate they are a part of this production of The Wolves.
LONDON
THEATRE EXPERIENCE
June, 2025
Join fellow School of Theatre Patrons on this exciting trip across the Atlantic and experience one of the world’s greatest theatre scenes.
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, 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.
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.
Printed playbills are a reward of joining the Patrons Association. For more information, visit theatre.fsu.edu/participate/patrons-association/
