TNP Backstage: 42nd Street Performance Guide

BRYCE ALEXANDER CEO & EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Welcome home to SEASON 71

We are delighted to welcome you back to our highly regarded 5th Avenue South venue, which now houses The Kizzie, The Price, and The Glass Theaters. Our recent $21 million transformation was completed swiftly and with minimal disruption to our programming, allowing us to continue engaging with our community through the arts while we temporarily relocated for Season 70.

Now that we are back home, I want to welcome you to tour our new facilities, meet our staff, and engage with our passionate and skilled volunteers. The volunteers you see on stage tonight are just a few of the many individuals who contribute to the success of TNP. This is your theater. Explore it, experience it, and should you feel compelled to - please support it. As a community theater setting the stage for arts accessibility nationwide, we deeply appreciate your patronage and attendance at this evening’s performance.

TICKETS & SHOW TIMES SHOW

Wed. - Sat. 7:30 p.m Sundays 2:00 p.m.

Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Will Call: 2 hours before curtain

OCT 02 - OCT 20

Secrets, Scandals, and Side-Splitting Chaos IN THE NEW KIZZIE THEATER

SPONSORED BY: GALLERIE INDIGO

OCT 16 - NOV 10

A Small Town with Big Hearts and Endless Love IN THE NEW PRICE THEATER SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE!

NOV 20 - DEC 22

Musical Merriment and Holiday Humor

IN THE NEW KIZZIE THEATER SPONSORED BY: LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION

JAN 15 - FEB 16

A Comedy of Catastrophic Hilarity IN THE NEW KIZZIE THEATER SPONSORED BY: GARAGE DOORS OF NAPLES

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The Evolution of the American Dream IN THE NEW PRICE THEATER SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE!

MAR 12 - APR 13

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APR 02 - APR 27

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MAY 07 - MAY 25

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SPOTLIGHT

By Jillian Keith

SPOTLIGHT JENNIFER MANCE

By Jillian Keith

Born and raised in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, 42nd Street star Jennifer Mance remembers watching a production of West Side Story in grade seven and saying to herself, “I have got to be on that stage.”

The same pining coursed through Jennifer after she watched The Naples Players’ (TNP) production of Something Rotten! Now, after 11 years performing on cruise ships and 15

Jennifer appearing in CLUE: On Stage

years teaching, Jennifer sees TNP as her “third life” and one that she’s incredibly grateful for. “There’s something special about TNP and the magic that’s created here. You don’t just meet talented people, but lovely, nice, kind, and supportive people. Community is especially important when your family is involved, and you are looking to expand upon it. Finding the right place to land is important - people you can count on, connect with, and share this amazing experience with. There’s something for all of us - Brett, Madison, and myself. ”

Jennifer’s “first life” started with a spontaneous audition in Toronto for Jean and Ryan Productions, a company that put on full-scale Broadway musicals on cruise ships in the 90s. “After I graduated from the University of Windsor in acting, I took a year off and went to The University of Windsor, Ontario for Junior Intermediate Dramatic Arts. No teaching jobs were available at the time, so I auditioned for a cruise ship production company. A three-month contract turned into 11 years, and I met my husband, Brett, in 1999. He was a cruise director. We got

I’m very proud to be a part of TNP, and am very grateful to be here.

– JENNIFER MANCE

engaged and married in 2001, and at that time we thought we were done with cruise ships, so we moved to New London, Connecticut, and started our land life. That was the first time I lived in the US and went through the immigration process.”

After living in the US for one year, Jennifer and Brett ended up back on cruise ships for six years before settling down in Canada. “I’ve been so fortunate to see a lot of the world - I’ve been on all seven continents, and have been to 52 countries and 160 cities. I wanted to be near my mom and dad, so we built a house in Canada and I surrendered my green card and started my second life as a teacher. I taught for 15 years in Ontario - mostly at the primary level because I enjoyed having my own classroom. I directed the junior intermediate choir and the school’s musicals. It was during this time that I gave birth to my daughter, Madison, and rediscovered my love for community theatre.”

When Jennifer and her family made the big move back to the United States, Jennifer was the most sad to leave behind the community theatres she’d been a part of, one going back to her teens. “When we moved to Naples, Brett was the one who found TNP for Madison and me. He sent us a video of the theater along Fifth Avenue, and said, ‘there’s a beautiful theater down here, you’ll have to check it out.’ And that’s how our journey started at TNP. We were fortunate to dive right into our life in Florida, and it’s been a great experience for sure. My first interaction with TNP was during the summer of 2022 when I was looking for something for Madison to do. She’d been doing theater and Broadway boot camps since she was five. When I went on TNP’s website, I noticed that they

had an education department, and I liked what I saw - it was hard to believe that it was a community theater. Since being at TNP, Madison’s passion for theatre has grown into dreams of a career - she would move to New York City right now if she could. It’s my dream to one day get to do a show with my daughter.”

“I couldn’t help but miss being on stage, so I auditioned and was cast in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. I love performing. I feel so accomplished after creating a character, going through the whole rehearsal process, and entertaining an audience. It takes everybody to make a show successful. Most of my gratification and love of performing comes from everyone working together to create something so much greater than ourselves.”

During this time of transition for Jennifer and her family, she has been grateful for a theatre community to anchor her during her green

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Jennifer performing in By The Way, Meet Vera Stark

JENNIFER MANCE

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card and residency process. “I just became legal again. I had a green card 23 years ago and had to surrender it in 2010. I thought the process would be easier the second time around, but no - it wasn’t. I had to do everything again. I haven’t been able to leave Florida for the last two years, and my friends at TNP have helped me through this time of limbo.”

Jennifer has since gone on to perform in The Dining Room and Clue: On Stage and assistant direct a KidzAct production of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. “It’s really cool that I get the opportunity to be a part of the last offsite production at TNP and the first show in the newly renovated theater. It’s going to be exciting being back downtown. There’s nothing like the electricity of being right there on Fifth Avenue. I feel blessed to be able to be in back-to-back shows and be a part of something so special on both ends. I was thrilled to be cast in 42nd Street - getting to work with Dawn and Charlie is a dream come true. Every show they direct has been phenomenal and I’m excited to get back to musicals after four years.”

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

All of our staff and volunteers love to get new volunteers into the mix! If you’re new to the area, or just new to volunteering at TNP, don’t hesitate to join the fun. Test your skills at the next audition or contact Pamela Larkin Caruso to find out what other opportunities there are backstage and front of house!

PAMELA LARKIN CARUSO

plarkincaruso@naplesplayers.org (239) 434-7340, ext. 104

VOLUNTEERING @ TNP

DEPARTMENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR FRIENDLY FOLKS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES

PERFORMERS

Come audition for a show! All of our performers are volunteers, with each cast being a mix of veterans, newcomers, and novices.

BACKSTAGE CREW

Fly rail, audio assistant, backstage crew, spotlight operator, board operator...the behind-the-scenes opportunities at TNP are endless!

COSTUME SHOP

Assist with repairs, alterations, sewing, ironing, steaming, buttons, hems...you name it! Costumes for every performance are made on site!

SCENE SHOP

Lend a hand with set construction, demolition, painting, and the occasional prop fabrication. Get your hands dirty and have fun doing it!

USHERS

Greet patrons, scan tickets, work concessions, hand out programs, and escort patrons to their seats. Be the first friendly face patrons see and experience!

CELEBRATING OUR DONORS

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ONE FINAL BOW

THE LEGACY OF PAPA JOE

By Jillian Keith

As the curtain lifts and the audience is greeted by the clicking euphony of tap dancing feet inviting them into the dazzling world of Broadway, the kinetic and connected spirit of the ensemble of 42nd Street is evident.

Hours of blood, sweat, and tears have been poured into rehearsing this production, but that is dim in bonding efforts compared to the massive final meal prepared by Joseph Loiacono, lovingly referred to as Papa Joe at The Naples Players (TNP), for the entire 102 person team of 42nd Street.

“I love this community. I’ve seen people grow up, I’ve seen babies born, I’ve seen marriages and relationships blossom. I have been so blessed to be a part of this community, and thank God every day for all he’s given me. I’m so proud to be a part of all of these beautiful people’s lives. After many years, my brain says, ‘I can do it.’ My heart says, ‘you want to do it.’ My body says, ‘I don’t think so.’ But, even in my retirement, I’ll have these people and the friendships I’ve created. I hope this theater goes on forever and ever, even without me.”

21 years - that’s how long Loiacono has been volunteering at TNP. Following two successful careers running an advertising and marketing firm in New York City and running a restau-

rant in Texas, Papa Joe arrived in Naples and immediately looked for the best community theater in town.

“My wife and I went downtown and saw a production of Sweet Charity, and were thoroughly impressed by the level of talent. That night I told my wife, ‘this is going to be my new home.’” says Papa Joe, “I auditioned for Guys & Dolls - two days later, I got a call, and that started my career and life here at The Naples Players. I can’t tell you how happy I have been for the past 21 years. The Naples Players has been the highlight of my life. It’s very sad that 42nd Street will be my last performance here after 28 shows.”

Papa Joe grew up in a talented family that heavily valued the arts. “I started performing at the age of 15. My mother was an opera singer, so I was always surrounded by music. I had to take piano lessons and practice every day. I took voice lessons and have done productions in high school, college, and all throughout my life.” Alongside his mother, Joe’s father heavily supported her performances through everyone’s favorite way to their hearts: food.

“Food and Italians just go together. It’s always a pleasure to cook for people and to see people enjoying their meal and time together. My father had a tradition that when my mother had a final rehearsal, he’d prepare a grand buffet of food for the cast, creative team, and crew. His theory was that food brings people together and that’s what makes them happy. I continue that tradition here at TNP every final Saturday rehearsal. I do it in remembrance of my father, and love doing it because I love the people here.

Some people I’ve been feeding from 8 years old to 29 years old.”

Over 28 productions, Papa Joe has seen a lot of change. “I came to TNP at the same time as Dawn Lebrecht Fornara [Director and Choreographer of 42nd Street] and Charles Fornara [Music Director of 42nd Street], and I love them both dearly. They do a phenomenal job on all of their productions, and have created a safe and creative space for so many people, myself included. And Bryce Alexander [CEO & Artistic Director] - I am blown away with the progress he has made and how much he has developed this theater.”

“This has been 21 years of professional-level productions. All the time, people come up to me and say, ‘We went to see this show on Broadway, and this show was far better than

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My heart desperately wanted to do my last performance in the new theater and take my final bow ever on the new stage. My dream has come true!

–PAPA JOE

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that.’ We’re producing Broadway-caliber shows for our community, and I couldn’t be prouder. That’s why we are one of the best community theatres in the country, and certainly the best in my book. The hard work and dedication of everyone from our staff and volunteers is what makes TNP the best part of my life. TNP has been my family for the past 21 years. I love you all, God bless you.”

As Papa Joe takes his final bow tonight, many performers are taking their first. For Papa Joe, this is a bittersweet moment, and what he

knows will be the start of so many exciting adventures and stories for his legacy to touch. “I have never missed a show or a rehearsal. I love it here and am so blessed to be a part of this organization. We are a family. I wish I could be here forever - continue for another 20 yearsbut that’s not possible. For the people who do have another 20 years, appreciate it. Every time you step on that stage, whether it be auditions, rehearsals, or performing, take it seriously. You know when you’ll do the thing you love for the last time. It’s a labor of love. Am I going to miss it? Yes. And I will continue supporting this place until my last breath.”

Thank You TO OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS

This past season 591 volunteers donated 50,715 hours to making Season 70 a success!

Season 70 echoed of days past when The Naples Players staged performances in schools, churches and living rooms simply to keep the arts alive when they were between facilities or without a home base of their own. Despite being in several locations across Naples, one thing remained united - our dedicated volunteer base.

Thank you to these amazing volunteers who continued to give of their time and talents this past season. We could not have done it without you.

This is truly your theatre. Thank you!

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

2023-2024 SEASON

500+ HOURS

JamieLynn Bucci

Jody Cameron

Jillian Keith

Hannah Klein

250 - 499 HOURS

Gwen Bettini

Brian Boland

Jules Branche

Rex Burns

Joseph Byrne

Braxton Cabrera

Jack Cole

Christian Conn

Kelsey Coss

100-249 HOURS

Jean Acker

Jo Ellen Atkinson

Pamela Austin

Emilie Baartman

Jane Ballurio

Lisa Bill

Alyssa Bradshaw

Beverly Canell

Hildegard Carney

Patti Caroli

Nathaniel Caruso

Tina Cedras

McKenna Cloud

Brayden Cloud

Sophia Condit

Sydney Miller

Gia Provinzino

Patricia Puia

Matthew Schwabauer

Jordan Crawford

Scott Davis

Christian Dinsmore

Victoria Duck

Jake Fattibene

Frankie Federico

Joseph Femia

Marcus Fuller

Sarah Gamblin

James Corsica

Aldo D’Acunzo

Alanna Dachille

Maria Delvillar

Ed Ezrine

Elizabeth Feins

Elizabeth Fincher

Stephanie Fowle

Mitch Frank

Shelley Gothard

Debra Gulinello

Lisa Gunn

Tammy Harris

Jennifer Hart

Marilyn Hilbert

David Shaffer

Vanessa Tarabocchia

Michael Troop

Aseem Upadhyay

Austin Gardner

Jordan Gersbach

Carolina Grau

Riley Hart

Nancy Hayer

Jeannine Hedberg

Amy Hughes

Damian Ivanov

Ashley Kosten

Denise Hoeflich

Madeleine Howe

Ruth Johnson

Kip Jones

John Kamp

Giszelle Kirton

Val Kuffel

Joan Laughlin

Steve Lee

Sandy LoPresti

Russel Loyet

Madison Mance

Ray Marasco

John McKerrow

Yuliana Mercado

Lorelai Vega

Jack Weld

Olivia LaChance

Jennifer Mance

Elizabeth Marcantonio

Eduardo Marin

Lila Mastro

Alex Minarik

Adler Monpremier

Kelly Rossberg

Roseann Ruggiero

Dan Miller

Sydney Mixon

Linda Mizeur

Tina Moroni

Abigail Nelson

Adriann Philby

Ella Provinzino

Sue Rapanos

Victoria Rinaldi

Sabine Rivera

Erica Sample-Fasano

Andrew Sarkozy

Cynthia Sepich

Jane Shub

Jeff Smith

Judy Scribner

Jean Snyder

Fredley Sylvain

Kenny Tran

Ciarán Welch

Esther Snyder

Anthony Soto

Lynnelle St. Albord

Andrea Tanner

Mary Taylor

Anna Tipton

Joseph Townsend

Lauren Turner

Mark Vanagas

Lynne Vela

Lindsey Walsh

Mary Jane Wann

Rachel Weiner

Nancy Woolf

Evan Abram

Lloyd Adams

Kimberly Albrecht

Dorothy Allard

Robin Bache Gray

Dianne Bacon

Melody Bales

Chloe Bayer

Maureen Beirne

Leo Benander-McKay

Maddy Benner

Emir Bilen

Gregg Birr

Judi Bloom

Jack Bosley

Solei Bourgeois

Maddie Brendel

Brad Brenner

Kathryn Buchwald

Maria Burri

Ernst Burri

Judith Buruk

Cole Butcher

Giselle Cairney

Samantha Calero

Emily Cameron

Robert Cappetta

Justine Carlson

Victor Caroli

Kristin Cassidy

Margot Cassinelli

Melanie Chiani

Zoe Ciabaton

Tucker Claremont

Alison Claremont

Juliet Clayton

Casey Cobb

Ian Cocklin

Katharine Condit

William Condit

Grace Condit

Katie Cross

Lillian Cuoco

Thomas Currie

Richie Davies

Barbara Davin

Douglas Degelsmith

L.A. DeRiggi

Kathleen Devitt

Hannah Diamond

Joan DiLillo

Samantha Dooney

Olivia Dooney

Richard Dougherty

James Duggan

Ken Eastlack

Emma Eastman

Nathan Eichhorn

Devan Elliott

Rosemary Erb

Frankie Fasano

John Feliciano

Jacob Feltman

Patti Ferguson

Linda Fikes

Suri Finch

Lily Fletcher

Daniella Flom

Conner Foley

Cooper Foley

Valeska Frailing

Alexander Garciarena

Maria Gil

Dennis Glass

Alexandria Goenner

Chloe Gorgas

Betsy Greenblatt

Cynthia Haas

Ella Hamblen

Jon Hart

Shakeem Harvey

Ed Heckert

Arlene Heiselman

Cynthia Hile

Jesse Hughes

Luke Jaconis

Megan Jimenez

Charlene Josselyn

Scott Kadera

Robert Kasler

Rachel Kastner

Sandra Keeler

Paula Keenan

Kevin Kenneally

Maya Kleinsorge

Ralph Krumins

Francis Lang

Barbara Laub

Zanna Lawson

Melanie Leach

Melany Leon

Nicole Letendre

Cassie Letendre

Kathie Lewis

Terry Libby

James Little

Sofia Lugo

Mike Malat

Cindy Malley

Maria Marko

Mary Kate Masterson

Christine Mastrangelo

Diane Mastroianni

Lisa Mathe

Kay Mayr

Harry McCartney

Mary Anne McKerrow

Nicholas Mehler

Elizabeth Mehler

Scarlett Meinert

Diane Melino

Linda Miller

Tracie Miller

Jim Mizeur

Peggy Monson

Moira Moser

Dougherty

Lucy Mullin

Jacob Myny

Lena Neal

Keegan Novinski

Susan O’Brien

Luc Olazabal

Gavin Ott

Adriana Parodi

James Pease

Shelley Perry

David Peterson

Matias Piscoya Fernandez

Maureen Place

Emma Podolak

Patricia Pollak

Ollie Posey

Marie Prasek

Grey Purtle

Ricardo Rago

Jerry Rannow

Lynda Reymann

Nancy Ribordy

Brittany Rincon

Claudia Rioles

Ellen Rodwick

Kathleen Rogers

Terry Rohler

Emerson Roschek

Annie Rosemond

Tracy Rosen

Maria Rozo

Shawn Ryan

Christine Sadry

Gia Sanchez

Juliet Sanchez

Michael Santos

Sophie Sawyer

Sadie Scardino

Meg Schelling

Max Schnorbach

William Shade

Sophia Siciliano

Olivia Silverio

Christiane Simmons

Judy Smith

Denise Smith

Carolyna Sotuyo

Cynthia Spanier

Rocco Swem

Sharon Swinton

Aiden Thayer

Bruce Thompson

Virginia Thompson

Candi Tipton

Norman Toback

Colton Townsend

Sharon True

Malena Tucker

Robert Uek

Caylee Valencia

Bianca Varetto

Carole Vasiloff

Alessa Vazquez

Julian Vitelli

Ivana Vivar

Jasmine Vizena

Renee Vrehas

Gabriele Weger

Kenneth Wetcher

David Whalley

Ryan Wheeler

Bealey Cate White

Ava Williams

Nicholas Young

Lynne Young

Yelena Yurinets

Kathryn Zagel

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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

2023-2024 SEASON

1-24 HOURS

Sylvia Abboud

Terry Abraham-Whalley

Ethan Abram

Kathy Abrams

Romina Alezard

Leonard Allen

Kelly Altemier

Linda Altemus

Patrick Ashton

Karly Atkinson

Katherine Baer

John Ballurio

Joel Banow

Tom Baranowski

Sharon Baranowski

Rick Barnard

Kathleen Barney

Maureen Bartholomew

Christopher Baucom

Veronica Benages

Carin Benford

Jennifer Benner

Mollie Berman

Robert Berman

Suzan Berman

Marcia Bermel

Brian Bermel

Daniela Bermudez

Theresa Bill

Janina Birtolo

Maximus Bogert

Samantha Bogert

Reily Boland

Joanie Borbely

Rebecca Borchardt

Tammy Bourgeois

Nancy Bourke

Maikel Bover

Andrea Bramante

Remy Branstetter

Marlene Bridge

David Burns

Alex Butler

Jessica Cameron

Layla Capone

Bella Carrillo

Janice Caruso

Pamela Caruso

Jude Caruso

Steven Caruso

Michelle Cassinelli

Jennifer Castricone

Lisa Chiesa

Joan Cicconetti

Luke Claremont

Carol Clarke

Casey Cobb

Sylvia Conger

Sydney Conn

Maggie Cosgrove

Terry Cosgrove

Veronica Cossetta

Margo Crupi

Lucy Davisson

Ted DeGroot

Debbie Delgado

Cathy DeMartis

Peter DeMartis

Travis Depanicis

Deja Rice Diapella

Kathleen Donelli

Lora Donia

Dolph Dunn

Suzanne Eastman

Kara Eisenga

Vivienne Engelmann

Margot Escott

Lisa Evancho

Julie Ewing

Karen Ezrine

Christine Farrell

Carole Fenstermacher

Noemi Fernandez

Aubrey Finch

Melissa Flom

Ava Foley

Karen Foltz

Ian Forbes

Linnea Fraser

Linda Friis

Devin Gales

Ashley Garcia

Karen Garrett

James Gayeuski

Cheryl Ghauri

Alan Giertych

Heather Goenner

David Golya

Bruce Graev

John Graf

Sally Greene

Becka Gurevich

Candace Haddad

Donna Haggett

Larry Harrison

Chanda Hawthorne

Patricia Heckert

James Heffernan

Emily Hendrick

Corey Hernandez

Cliff Hogen

Leona Hogen Curzi

Jackie Indriago

Vera James

John Jensen

Alexis Johnson

Maria Joyce

Thomas Juday

Fabiola Justiniano

Stacy Kastner

Kristina Kavalov

Debron Keller-Mccartney

Sue Kemp

Barbara King

Melissa King

Kathleen Kolacz

Sally Kosten

Elinor Koury-Waskevich

Nancy Kumskis

Regina Kunkle

Pat Lake

Mary Lalley

John Lane

Jill Lane

Jacque Laughlin

Dessie Leff

Helane LePort

Patricia Leyhe

Landon Libbey

Erika Lingertat

Joseph Loiacono

Alice LoPresti

Paul LoPresti

Jace Loznak

Sarah Ma

Brett Mance

Ethan Marlow

Sheryl Martin

MaryAnne Mascolo

Taryn Masterson

Diana Mayette

William Mayr

Patricia McAlevey

Debron McCartney

Bob McCormick

Michele McGinnis

Jill McKay

Catherine McKeone

Mary Ellen McNamara

Sandy Meadows

Robert Medeiros

Grace Medeiros

Heidi Merendino

Gary Miller

Debera Millstein

John Miranda

Tom Mitchell

Christina Mona

Jackie Morelisse

Rosemary Nardone

Sue Nathanson

Craig Nayhouse

Kevin Nestor

Paula Nizzardo

Roberta Norin

Carol Norkus

Norbert Norkus

Meg Northrop

Helena Novak

Andrew O’Connor

Joellen Oberle

John Otis

Nora Ousley

Karen Partridge

Monique Pascual

Floriana Pellegrini

Chante Pemberton

Juan Penaloza

Maria Pentakis

Adriann Philby

Summer Pliskow

Susan Polastri

Patricia Pollak

Ron Porter

Jaedyn Procacci

Isabella Ragsdale

Deloris Rannow

Robert Rath

Tom Rex

Marie Rhatigan

Cathie Ricciardo

Brenda Rice

Stephen W Rioles

David Rojas

Avery Roschek

Susan Roseliep

Donna Rotella

Charles Rotella

Don Salamack

Anthony Sanchez

Jennifer Sancton

George Santos

Susan Kay Sawyer

Rich Scarlato

Lynn Scarlato

Mary Schroeck

Alicia Schwartz

Sheila Seats

Carole Sharp

Iris Shur

Jessica Shwedel

Donna Sidoti

Judith Smith

Mahlon Stacy

Michael Stanek

Marlene Strollo

Kathy Taylor

Marcelo Tebet

Jay Terzis

Charisse Thomas

Deb Thompson

Richard Tienhaara

Jennifer Tikka

Delilah Tucker

Anabella Urban

Michele Vaira

Deborah Van Maele

Lynne Vannelli

Carolyn Velechko

Jason Wagaman

Debra Ward

Kelley Watson

Joanne Weber

Jackie Weiner

Linda Wertheim

Thomas White

Tom Wilde

Barbara Williams

Peggy Williams

Joan Wilson

Nancy Woodward

Carly Zeuner

Pablo Zuniga

A Cut Above the Rest

Q&A with Wig, Makeup, and Hair Designer

JamieLynn Bucci

From concept to research to pulling stock to ordering supplies to styling to setting, the 20 wigs of 42nd Street took JamieLynn Bucci nearly 4 months to complete. For some this would be a daunting taskbut history buff and designer JamieLynn knew with hard work, she’d make the cut.

How did you initially get into Wig, Makeup, and Hair design?

I have a degree in history, and both my mom and sisters are hairdressers, so I’ve always been in the industry peripherally. I have a collection of wigs and have always loved playing dress-up! It feels natural that I’d step into this role.

What was your inspiration for designing the wigs for 42nd Street?

After checking our stock for available hair colors for each actor’s head shape, I did a lot of research. A lot changed between the 1920s and 1930s, and I wanted to ensure that even the most subtle of changes were captured.

I wanted to capture the hairstyles of not just the popular actors and actresses of that time, but your average everyday person - people who you would see walking around the grocery store or people of color who were still not being shown on screen. The less exaggerated, day-to-day look.

How long did each wig take?

A single wig takes about 4 hours to complete. They had to be built to last and with stand the elements of dancing, sweating, hats, and - in this case - 3-foot-tall headdresses.

What is your favorite part of being a wig designer?

It’s so important to me to feel good on stage as an actor. When I’m on stage, I know the power of a really good wig. The most exciting part of the process for me is seeing an actor settle into their character due to my art.

42 ND STREET

MUSIC BY

HARRY

WARREN LYRICS BY AL DUBIN

BOOK BY

MICHAEL STEWART & MARK BRAMBLE

Based on the Novel by BRADFORD ROPES and the motion picture 42nd Street owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed by Warner Bros.

ORIGINAL DIRECTION AND DANCES BY

GOWER CHAMPION

ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY

DAVID MERRICK

The use of all songs is by arrangement with Warner Chappell Music, the owner of music publishers’ rights

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER

DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA

SCENIC DESIGNERS

MICHAEL SANTOS & JASON WAGAMAN

MUSIC DIRECTOR CHARLES FORNARA

COSTUME DESIGNER DOT AUCHMOODY

PROPERTIES DIRECTOR AMY HUGHES

STAGE MANAGER COLE BUTCHER

LIGHTING DESIGNER CHRIS RILEY

DRAMATURGS RICKI BAKER & PATRICIA PUIA

SOUND DESIGNER JOSHUA D REID

EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRYCE ALEXANDER

KIZZIE THEATER • JUNE 26 - JULY 21, 2024

SPECIAL THANKS

DREW ATTANASIO PHOTOGRAPHY • ALI & LUKE CLAREMONT • NAPLES EXCAVATING SCENERY USED WITH PERMISSION FROM OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE

42ND STREET IS PRESENTED BY ARRANGEMENT WITH CONCORD THEATRICALS ON BEHALF OF TAMS-WITMARK LLC (WWW.CONCORDTHEATRICALS.COM).

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.

THE VIDEOTAPING OR AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW AND AN ACTIONABLE FEDERAL OFFENSE.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture and the Florida Council on Arts & Culture (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes).

CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

WINNIE ........................................................................................................ LOGAN BRANSTETTER

JULIAN MARSH .................................................................................................... BRAD BRENNER MAC ..................................................................................................................... JOSEPH C BYRNE

DIANE LORIMER ................................................................................................ ALANNA DACHILLE

ANDY LEE .................................................................................................... CHRISTIAN DINSMORE

ETHEL ...................................................................................................................... JILLIAN KEITH

ABNER DILLON .................................................................................................. KEVIN KENNEALLY

BERT ........................................................................................................................ JAMES LITTLE

MAGGIE ............................................................................................................... JENNIFER MANCE

PHYLLIS ................................................................................................ ELIZABETH MARCANTONIO

GLADYS .................................................................................................................. LIZZY MEHLER

BILLY LAWLER ....................................................................................................... ALEX MINARIK

DOROTHY BROCK ................................................................................................... TINA MORONI

OSCAR ......................................................................................................................... GAVIN OTT

PAT DENNING ................................................................................................. MATT SCHWABAUER

ANYTIME ANNIE .......................................................................................

TARABOCCHIA

PEGGY SAWYER ..................................................................................................... LORELAI VEGA

LORRAINE ............................................................................................................ LINDSEY WALSH

ENSEMBLE ............................................ LEONARD ALLEN, TAMMY BOURGEOIS, LOGAN BRANSTETTER, MADDIE BRENDEL, JOSEPH C BYRNE, WILLIAM CONDIT, ALANNA DACHILLE, CHRISTIAN DINSMORE, VIVIENNE ENGELMANN, FRANKIE FEDERICO, JILLIAN KEITH, LANDON LIBBEY, JOSEPH LOIACONO, ELIZABETH MARCANTONIO, LILA MASTRO, LIZZY MEHLER, ADLER MONPREMIER, ADRIANA PARODI, ELLA PROVINZINO, GIA PROVINZINO, THOMAS RICHARDSON, SADIE SCARDINO, FREDLEY SYLVAIN, VANESSA TARABOCCHIA, AIDEN THAYER, LINDSEY WALSH

SWING ................................................................................................................. AVERY ROSCHEK

CREW

ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR ........................................................................ ROSEANN RUGGIERO

ASSISTANT TO THE CHOREOGRAPHER .................................................................... ERICA SAMPLE

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS ........ GRACE CAUDILL, PATRICIA PUIA, ANNA TIPTON, CARTER ZGONINA

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT ..................................................................................... JAKE FATTIBENE

DANCE CAPTAINS ................................................................ ALEX MINARIK, VANESSA TARABOCCHIA

REHEARSAL PIANIST ................................................................................... SEAN EFFINGER-DEAN

BACKSTAGE CREW ......................... SYDNEY CONN, JORDAN GERSBACH, RYAN HORST, DAMIAN IVANOV, ANTHONY PENA, GRACE PRICE, CHRISTINE MASTRANGELO, MARIANA URQUIOLA

FLY OPERATORS ..................................... CHRISTIAN CONN, ASHLEY ESTEBAN-MAZABA, RYAN HORST, CHRISTINE MASTRANGELO, SHAWN RYAN, BILL SHADE

DRESSERS ....................................... TINA CEDRAS, REMY BRANSTETTER, CAROLINA GRAU, LISA GUNN, ASHLEY KOSTEN, REBECCA LLORCA, CINDI SPANIER

AUDIO ENGINEER .................................................................................................. MEG SCHELLING

AUDIO ASSISTANTS ....................................................... JOEL BANOW, ALI de METS, SHARON ISERN, YULIANA MERCADO, CORDIA STROM, COLTON TOWNSEND

LIGHTING BOARD OPERATORS .............................................. SHERLAY CAJUSTE, TRISH SCHULTHEIS

SPOT OPERATORS .............................. ALYSSA BRADSHAW, JEANNINE HEDBERG, CHRISTIANE SIMMONS

WIG, MAKEUP, AND HAIR DESIGNER .................................................................

JAMIELYNN BUCCI

COSTUME CONSTRUCTION & CARE ...................... GWEN BETTINI, COLE BUTCHER, RONNIE COSSETTA, LINDA FIKES, STEPHANIE FOWLE, SARAH GAMBLIN, CYNTHIA HAAS, ELAINE HOHS, JILLIAN KEITH, BARBARA LAUB, JOAN LAUGHLIN, SANDY L o PRESTI, CHRISTINA MONA, SUMMER PLISKOW, CLAUDIA RIOLES, SUSAN KAY SAWYER, CHARISSE THOMAS, JEAN SNYDER

SCENIC CONSTRUCTION ............................ BRAD BRENNER, REX BURNS, SARAH GAMBLIN, KIP JONES, JOE FEMIA, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, JUDI MASCIARELLI, CHRISTINE MASTRANGELO, SHAWN RYAN, JANE SHUB, JEFF SMITH, ANDREA TANNER, MARY TAYLOR, MICHAEL TROOP, MARY JANE WANN

DAMES HEADDRESS DESIGNER ............................................................................. MARK VANAGAS

DAMES HEADDRESS CONSTRUCTION .............. DEDE BROWNLEE, RONNIE COSSETTA, KATHI DONELLI, LINDA FIKES, CARLA GRIEVE, LISA GUNN, CHANDA HAWTHORNE, NANCY HAYER, DEBRON M c CARTNEY, JANE MITCHELL, DEE RANNOW, VICTORIA RINALDI, ROSEANN RUGGIERO, SUE SMITH, CALLUM TANYAG

ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER ..................................................................................... DJ COOK

42 ND Street IS FOREVER!

42nd Street captured the hearts of audiences worldwide from the very beginning and actually has its roots in a 1933 movie of the same name. The film, set during the Great Depression, spun a musical tale of hope, ambition, success, and aging gracefully. It was an instant hit.

The Broadway show, an enduring symbol of American musical theater, exploded onto the scene is 1980. It was directed and choreographed by the legendary Gower Champion who tragically passed away on the morning of the opening. Remarkably, the resilience of the cast and crew, combined with the timeless appeal of the music 42nd Street would thrive on Broadway and beyond.

With a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, music by Harry Warren, and lyrics by Al Dubin, the stage production remained faithful to the spirit of the original film while adding new energy and spectacle. It opened at the Winter Garden and immediately took Broadway by storm. The show won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Chore ography, and Best Direction of a Musical.

has been with us ever since. Audiences can’t seem to get enough of it.

Since its original Broadway success, 42nd Street has enjoyed several successful revivals from Lon don’s West End to regional theaters across the United States, delighting audiences with its infec tious energy and dazzling song and dance numbers. Whether it’s seen by seasoned theatergoers (often tempted to sing along with the still-familiar songs) or first-time attendees, 42nd Street

captivates with its timeless tale of ambition, perseverance, and the infectious magic of Broadway.

A testament to the enduring power of American musical theater, from its origins as a Hollywood film to a triumphant reign on Broadway and beyond, this beloved show has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. With unforgettable music, spectacular dance numbers, and a timeless story, 42nd Street is still a star in the constellation of Broadway classics, having earned a place in the hearts of audiences for generations to come.

ACTS, SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT 1

SCENE 1: 42nd Street Theatre, New York City

“AUDITION” ................................................................................................. ANDY LEE & ENSEMBLE

“YOUNG AND HEALTHY” ................................................................ PEGGY SAWYER & BILLY LAWLER

“SHADOW WALTZ” ............................................................... MAGGIE, DOROTHY BROCK & ENSEMBLE

“SHADOW WALTZ” (REPRISE) .......................................................................................

SCENE 2: Gypsy Tea Kettle

“GO INTO YOUR DANCE” .................................................. MAGGIE, PEGGY, ANYTIME ANNIE, PHYLLIS, LORRAINE, ANDY LEE

SCENE 3: On Stage

“YOU’RE GETTING TO BE A HABIT WITH ME” ............................ DOROTHY, BILLY, PEGGY & ENSEMBLE

SCENE 4: Dorothy Brock’s Dressing Room

SCENE 5: On Stage

“GETTING OUT OF TOWN” ......................................................................................

SCENE 6: Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia

“DAMES” ........................................................................................................... BILLY & ENSEMBLE

SCENE 7: Regency Hotel

“I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU” ................................................................. DOROTHY, BILLY & LADIES

SCENE 8: Opening Night, Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia

“WE’RE IN THE MONEY” .................................. ANNIE, PHYLLIS, LORRAINE, PEGGY, BILLY & ENSEMBLE

“ACT ONE FINALE” ........................................................................... DOROTHY, PEGGY & ENSEMBLE

15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

ACT 2

SCENE 9: Backstage, Arch Street Theatre, One Hour Later

“THERE’S A SUNNY SIDE TO EV’RY SITUATION” .............................. MAGGIE, BERT, ANNIE, PHYLLIS, LORRAINE, BILLY, MAC, ANDY LEE & ENSEMBLE

SCENE 10: On Stage Arch Street Theater, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia

“LULLABY OF BROADWAY” ........................................................... JULIAN MARSH & FULL COMPANY

SCENE 11: 42nd Street Theatre, New York City, Peggy’s Dressing Room

“ABOUT A QUARTER TO NINE” .......................................................................... DOROTHY & PEGGY

SCENE 12: Opening Night of “Pretty Lady,” 42nd Street Theatre, New York City

“SHUFFLE OFF TO BUFFALO” ....................................................... BERT, ANNIE, MAGGIE & ENSEMBLE

“FORTY-SECOND STREET” ..................................................................... PEGGY, BILLY & ENSEMBLE

SCENE 13: 42nd Street Theatre, New York City, Peggy’s Dressing Room

“FORTY-SECOND STREET” (REPRISE) ............................................................................... JULIAN

THE ORCHESTRA

CONDUCTOR/PIANO: CHARLES FORNARA

REED I (FLUTE, CLARINET, SOPRANO AND ALTO SAX): JOHN YOAKUM/FRANK SANDERS; REED II (PICCOLO, FLUTE, CLARINET AND ALTO SAX): DANIEL G. KLIMOSKI; REED III (CLARINET AND TENOR SAX): ZACH DEETER/CRAIG CHRISTMAN; REED IV (CLARINET AND TENOR SAX): STEPHEN J. PARKER; REED V (CLARINET, BASS CLARINET AND BARITONE SAX): ADAM COSTELLO; FRENCH HORN: DANA WILLIAMS; TRUMPET I AND FLUGELHORN: MIKE SANTIAGO; TRUMPET II: PETER DAVIS; TRUMPET III: MARK FESSENDEN; TROMBONE I: KEVIN DEVITT; TROMBONE II AND BASS TROMBONE: ADREN HANCE; GUITAR/BANJO: TIM TORRES; BASS: BILL SWARTZBAUGH/MATTHEW EDWARDS; DRUMS AND PERCUSSION: SCOTT CRAWFORD

America’s Mecca? THE REAL 42ND STREET

So much more than a hectic, noisy New York City thoroughfare, 42nd Street has long been a symbol of creativity, innovation, and the enduring spirit of Broadway. It offers the excitement and allure of live theater, inviting people from all walks of life and all over the world to experience the magic of the stage. As long as the lights shine bright on Broadway, as it’s said, 42nd Street will always be the heart of American theater, inspiring generations of dreamers and performers, and delighting audiences. This iconic street is synonymous with glitz and glamor, pulsating with energy until the wee hours.

At the heart of 42nd Street is Times Square, the bustling intersection renowned for its dazzling neon, towering billboards, and throngs of tourists. Times Square is a major shopping and transportation hub as well as the very center of New York’s thriving entertainment industry that includes casting directors, agents, lawyers, and the street’s photogenic ‘host’ – the Naked Cowboy! Times Square an nually draws millions of visitors to its theaters, restaurants, attractions… and tourist traps. Its sidewalks teem with performers, buskers, and street vendors virtually around the clock.

For Broadway aficionados, a visit to 42nd Street is often a pilgrimage, a “buck et list” destination. It’s home to some of the most historic theaters in the world. The New Amsterdam, Lyric, and Shu bert Theaters line the street, mount ing a diverse array of musicals, plays, and other live performances. They have witnessed countless Broadway successes – from timeless classics to groundbreaking new works –and iconic flops, solidifying 42nd Street’s reputation as a mecca for theater lovers.

42nd Street is also a cultural phenomenon. The street itself has been immortalized in countless songs, films, and works of art, capturing the magic and allure of Broadway. Over the years, 42nd Street has been transformed from a gritty, crime-ridden corridor in the 1970s to today’s thriving entertainment district. City planners, developers, and community stakeholders had a hand in restoring its luster and making it a safer, more welcoming destination for wide-eyed visitors from all over.

So, if you’re at home on New Year’s Eve, waiting for the annual ball to drop in Times Square, remember, you’re on 42nd Street!

CAST BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

LEONARD ALLEN (Ensemble) will be attending Syracuse University for Musical Theatre next year. Go Orange! Some of his recent credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher (Black Stache), Carrie (Stokes), The Sound of Music (Rolf), Bring It On (Randall/ Dance Captain), The Bridges of Madison County (Michael), Rock of Ages (Ensemble), Something Rotten! Teen (Nostradamus), Hello, Dolly! (Cornelius). Enjoy these dancing feet!

TAMMY BOURGEOIS (Ensemble) began her career with the Charlotte Hornets which led to the Nets, Knicks, Grizzlies and NBA Entertainment as the head choreographer. She was sent to NBA teams to provide new/fresh routines, traveled the world dancing at NBA Global Games and performed at the 2004 Olympics in Greece. She’s also performed with Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Rhianna, Dierks Bentley, Big and Rich, Rob Base, Young MC and choreographed for Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice. She appeared in HBO’s Sex And The City, choreographed for multiple colleges and danced for Las Vegas’s longest running tribute show, “Legends In Concert”. Her biggest gig to date is being a mom to Solei, a wife to her amazing husband, Jeff, and a business owner of Hit The Floor Dance Company!

LOGAN BRANSTETTER (Winnie/ Ensemble) is ecstatic to be in 42nd Street! This is her first production at TNP, but she was a strong member at the GCHS Drama Club. Now a graduate, she plans to attend Florida Atlantic University for Film and Multimedia studies, but still hopes to continue performing in the arts in the future.

MADDIE BRENDEL (Ensemble) is a sophomore at Naples High School and is so excited to be a part of this production of 42nd Street. You may have seen her in the ensemble of A Christmas Carol and Something Rotten! Teen. She would like to thank everyone who helped make this show amazing. Enjoy!

CAST BIOS (IN

ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

BRAD BRENNER (Julian Marsh) is pleased to be performing again with TNP! He has performed in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey in The Rimers of Eldritch, A View from the Bridge, The Miracle Worker, and many others. He has performed in Coney Island Christmas, My Fair Lady, Sister Act, Miracle on 34th Street, Chicago, Footloose, Calendar Girls, The Cake, Something Rotten!, A Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life with TNP. Brad is happy to be part of the wonderful TNP family! He thanks his wife Christine Mastrangelo who currently puts up with his nonsense and his twin daughters Erin and Kelsey who used to put up with it.

JOSEPH C BYRNE (Mac) is a local SWFL actor and musician, born and raised in the 239. His recent shows/roles include Bonnie & Clyde (Ensemble), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Quasimodo), Something Rotten! (Nostradamus), and The Wedding Singer (Robbie). He is thrilled to return to TNP upon its brand new stage in a theater truly fit for a show with the likes of 42nd Street. When Joe isn’t on the big stage, he can be found on local small stages as a solo performer, or at festivals with his local band “Batteries Not Included.” PLACES!!!!!!

WILLIAM CONDIT (Ensemble) is a homeschooled freshman who is thrilled to be back in the spotlight for this production of 42nd Street. Favorite past theater credits include: Newsies Jr, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, and, most recently, The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen. When not performing he can be found songwriting, reading, and bike riding. He is an Odyssey of the Mind World Champion, plays piano, and has practiced Improv for years to sharpen his acting skills. He is grateful to the production staff for their support and for working day and night to make sure the show is a success. He hopes you enjoy the show!

ALANNA DACHILLE (Diane Lorimer/Ensemble) is so honored to be back in her third show with The Naples Players, and performing for the second time in TNP’s home base in 42nd Street! Alanna was most recently seen as Roxie/Ensemble in The Grand Reopening Extravaganza and Ruth Kelly in Harvey. A born & raised New Yorker, Alanna is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) and continued her training at Michael Howard Studios and T. Schreiber Studio. Having appeared in numerous original plays in NY theater festivals and various independent films, some past theatre credits include The Importance of Being Earnest, Little Women, Female Transport, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Alanna thanks her Mom, Dad, and her family for their unwavering love & support. @alannamarie92

CHRISTIAN DINSMORE (Andy Lee) is thrilled to be a part of this inaugural production to debut the new TNP space! He is great supporter of the work The Naples Players creates and is excited to return once again to perform under this great team! He recently was seen last summer at The Naples Players in The Hunchback of Notre Dame playing Jehan Frollo/Ensemble as well as dance captaining. Prior to that, he dance captained for The Sound of Music and associate choreographed KidzAct’s Godspell as the theater went under its grand renovation. He is a Drama student at New York University and has a profound love for the performing arts. He can’t wait to see what exciting work will continue to happen in this amazing new theater! Enjoy the show!

VIVIENNE ENGELMANN (Ensemble) is so excited to be in this production of 42nd Street! She has been a dancer all her life and has done theatre the past 4 years. Recently you may have seen her in Mary Poppins, Something Rotten! Teen, and A Christmas Carol; and she was in crew of The Sound of Music here at TNP. Her past roles include Velma Kelly (Chicago), Ariel (Footloose), Medda (Newsies), and Ursula (The Little Mermaid ). She thanks Dawn, Charlie, Cole, and all of tech for their hard work they have put into this production - and of course her family and friends for their endless support. Enjoy the show!!

FRANKIE FEDERICO (Ensemble) is 23 years old and is thrilled to be in 42nd Street. Now a licensed Real Estate Associate with John R. Wood Properties, Frankie has been in many productions with TNP such as the Grand Reopening Extravaganza, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Most recently, Frankie played the role of Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Marco Island.

JILLIAN KEITH (Ethel/Ensemble) is ecstatic to be one of the dancing feet of 42nd Street! Jillian was most recently seen on stage as Missy in The Marvelous Wonderettes, Madam/Ensemble in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Anna Mae/Afua in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark and in the ensemble of Something Rotten! and the Grand Reopening Extravaganza . A graduate of the University of Westminster in London, England, Jillian also acts as TNP’s Marketing Coordinator and an Arts Access and KidzAct instructor for our community. Other credits include: Vanessa/In the Heights, Campbell/Bring It On: The Musical , and Carrie/Carrie. Jillian would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support, and her fellow crew, cast, and creative team for all of their commitment towards making the first show in the Kizzie this beautiful!

Name a seat, leave a legacy!

Don’t miss out on this chance to have yourself or a loved one memorialized as an important part of our arts-loving community by naming a seat in our Kizzie, Price, or Glass Theaters.

Hundreds of thousands of patrons, volunteers, and other guests will pass through our newly renovated theater, and your name will be evidence of your dedication to the arts and TNP for years to come.

Seats range from $500 to $5,000 based on location.

The highest honor an artistic leader can receive, serving as a lasting tribute to the donor - or person whom the donor may wish to honor. This champion of the arts will have their name listed in every playbill, news article, or opportunity where the Artistic Director is listed, as well as annual dinners and invites with the Artistic Director.

CAST BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

KEVIN KENNEALLY (Abner Dillon) is happy to be back onstage with The Naples Players. Favorite TNP roles include Clarence and 7 other characters/It’s A Wonderful Life, Mr. Maraczek/She Loves Me, Judge Group/Miracle on 34th Street, Colonel Gilweather/Something’s Afoot, and Underling/The Drowsy Chaperone. A special thanks to Linda for her love and support, Diane Davis for her teaching and guidance, and to Bryce, Dawn, Charlie and the entire TNP team, both on and offstage, for bringing this wonderful production to life.

LANDON LIBBEY (Ensemble) Believe it or not, this is Landon’s very first show with TNP. He is thrilled and so honored to be a part of the production of 42nd Street and be one of the first ones to perform in the brand new Kizzie Theater. He hopes you all enjoy the show!!!

JAMES LITTLE (Bert) has worked professionally as a singer/dancer/actor in theme parks, summer stock theaters and on international cruise ships. He has played leading roles in over 25 TNP shows (most recently as Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins, Harry Bright in Mamma Mia! and Bob Wallace in White Christmas) and is thrilled to be in the first production in the Naples Players’ newly renovated theater. James has also performed locally with TheatreZone and is the vocalist for both the Jordan Ross Quintet and the Reflections Dance Band. He dedicates his performance in 42nd Street to the three most important people in his life...his wonderful mother, Pam; his late father, John; and his partner, Bret.

JOSEPH LOIACONO (Ensemble) is honored to be cast in 42nd Street and looks forward to performing in the new theater. After twenty-one years and 28 shows, my time has come to make 42nd Street my final performance. It has been the highlight of a wonderful journey to being part of The Naples Players. I would like to thank all of my talented Naples Players family, it has been a pleasure working with all of you. A special thanks to Bryce Alexander, for his vision and leadership, as well as the entire staff for their dedication to making The Naples Players, one of the best community theatres in the country. To my wife, who has been extremely patient and supportive in all my endeavors, I love you always. God Bless this wonderful organization. Love to all, Papa Joe.

JENNIFER MANCE (Maggie) is originally from Oshawa, ON, Canada, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, a Bachelor of Education and a Dramatic Arts in Education Specialist. She taught for 15 years before moving to Florida in 2022, and is thrilled to be part of the first show on the Kizzie stage and her first TNP musical! Recent roles include Mrs. Peacock in Clue: Onstage, Emily Penrose in Lifespan of A Fact (The Studio Players) and Actress 2 in The Dining Room. When she is not performing, she is a busy theatre mom to daughter Madison who is in School of Rock here at TNP this July. She is forever grateful to Dawn and Charlie for giving her this opportunity to grow as a performer and to work with such wonderful people. Enjoy the show!

ELIZABETH MARCANTONIO

(Phyllis) is thrilled to return to 42nd Street for this long-awaited performance in our beautiful new space. We finally made it!! What an absolute dream come true. Endless thanks to EVERYONE who has worked tirelessly and donated to keep this place alive and growing! We are SO lucky. Credits: Elsa/ The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins/Mary Poppins, Eliza/My Fair Lady, Rosie/Bye Bye Birdie, Louise/Gypsy, The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, Guys and Dolls, Chicago, The Rocky Horror Show, 42nd Street (2011) and more.

LILA MASTRO (Ensemble) is a current student at Florida State University and is so excited to a part of this production of 42nd Street! Lila has been performing with The Naples Players for almost ten years and is so grateful for everyone who makes these shows possible. She hopes you enjoy the show!

LIZZY MEHLER (Gladys/Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining TNP for their first show back on 5th Ave! She is a recent graduate of Gulf Coast High School, and will be attending Roosevelt University in the fall to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre! Her recent credits include: Hairspray (Velma), Chicago (Liz), All Shook Up (Dance Captain/Ensemble), Mamma Mia! (Tanya), A Christmas Carol: The Musical (Dance Captain/Ensemble), Something Rotten! (Swing/Ensemble). She would like to thank Dawn, Charlie, and Erica for supporting her development as an artist, her family for their unconditional love and support, and the entire cast for being so amazing to work with. Enjoy the show!

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CAST BIOS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

ALEX MINARIK (Billy Lawler/ Dance Captain) is excited to be playing Billy Lawler at today’s performance of 42nd Street! Alex is a recent Gulf Coast High School graduate who will be attending Florida State University in the fall to get a BFA in Musical Theatre. You may have seen him recently as Matt in The Fantasticks or Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol . Other favorite credits outside of TNP include Dennis/ All Shook Up, Mike Costa/A Chorus Line, Billy Flynn/Chicago, Emmett Forrest/Legally Blonde, and Jack Kelly/Newsies. Alex is so thankful for everyone that put in the work to make this performance possible! Finally, he would like to thank his mom and dad for the constant support they have given him! Enjoy the show! @alexminarikk

ADLER MONPREMIER (Ensemble) is overwhelmingly excited to be a part of TNP history. He’s performed with The Naples Players as recently as last summer in The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen as Claude Frollo and in The Hunchback of Notre Dame in the Choir. Adler would like to give a huge thanks to his friends and family that have supported him in his musical theater journey and his fellow cast, crew, and creative team for making 42nd Street a show to remember.

TINA MORONI (Dorothy Brock) began her career in the arts as a professional ballet dancer with International Ballet Theatre out of Philadelphia. Upon retirement, she took up acting and salsa dancing. She has performed in film, television, and theatre, with some of her favorite theatre roles being from Maple and Vine, Chicago, Silent Sky, and White Christmas. When not on stage, she operates a molecular department at a reference oncology lab. She is over the moon to be back home with TNP family, filling the space with the memories that make it ours.

GAVIN M OTT (Oscar) is grateful to be back at TNP this summer. He has performed all over southwest Florida for theaters like Culture Park where he played Chuck in Footloose, The Belle Theater where he played Jean-Michel in Cinderella , and most recently Mr. Mayor in Seussical at Ft Myers Theater. He would love to thank everyone who has helped him grow as a performer, actor, and entertainer. Enjoy the show.

ADRIANA PARODI (Ensemble) is so thrilled to be in 42nd Street! On tonight’s performance she will be a part of the ensemble. Adriana’s past credits include: Ensemble/ The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Lisa/Mamma Mia!, Glamazon/Catch Me If You Can, and Margot/Legally Blonde. Adriana would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support and all of the people that made this production possible! She hopes you enjoy the show!

ELLA PROVINZINO (Ensemble) is a 19-year-old college student at FSW. She has been volunteering at TNP since 2020 and is very excited to be a part of this fantastic show! Some of her previous credits include Step Sister Grace/Cinderella , Sara/The Theory of Relativity, Ensemble/The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen, and Buttons/Newsies Teen. In her free time, Ella enjoys dancing and playing the guitar. She would like to thank everyone who has helped her grow as a performer.

GIA PROVINZINO (Ensemble) is grateful to be working under the direction of the professionals at The Naples Players. She enjoys writing music and playing the guitar and has two songs available to listen to on all music platforms under the artist name Gia Caprice. She was the Swing for all four characters in TNP’s production of The Marvelous Wonderettes and was recently seen as the Mute in The Fantasticks. Other credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen/Florika, The Hunchback of Notre Dame/Ensemble, Godspell/Day By Day and By My Side Soloist. Additional credits include Jekyll & Hyde/Emma and The Addams Family/Morticia at Arts Bonita. Gia hopes you enjoy this thrilling and iconic show!

THOMAS RICHARDSON (Ensemble) is a recent graduate from Florida State University. He has been preforming with The Naples Players since he was 6 years old, and he is extremely excited for the opportunity to be on stage with the cast of 42nd Street for the reopening of TNP! His previous roles include Harry (Mamma Mia! Teen), Willard (Footloose), and Oscar (Sweet Charity).

CAST BIOS

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AVERY ROSCHEK (Swing) is a senior musical theater student at Interlochen Arts Academy and plans to attend Emerson College in the fall. She recently played Natasha in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Interlochen Arts Academy), Demeter in CATS the Musical (Interlochen Arts Academy), and Ensemble in Mary Poppins (TNP). She is happy to return to The Naples Players for their production of 42nd Street. #NotCoolTina

SADIE SCARDINO (Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of the cast of 42nd Street! Sadie is a recent graduate of Gulf Coast High School and will be attending Florida Atlantic University for a BFA in Musical Theatre in the fall. Last seen in the ensemble of The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen at TNP, her recent credits include Amber/ Hairspray, Princess Fiona/Shrek, Roxie/Chicago, Natalie/All Shook Up, Donna/ Mamma Mia!, Val/A Chorus Line, and Glamazon/Catch Me If You Can. Sadie is very excited to share this wonderful show with you all. She would like to thank the cast and everyone who has helped her through her journey in the arts, as well a big thanks to her family for all of their support and love. Jeremiah 29:11. Enjoy the show! Instagram: Sadielyn0127

MATT SCHWABAUER (Pat Denning) is thrilled to be back on The Naples Players’ stage. Recent TNP credits include Dr. Chumley in Harvey, George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play, Ensemble in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Other notable past roles include Charlie Martin (On Golden Pond ), Algernon Moncrieff (The Importance of Being Earnest) and Edgar (King Lear). During his daytime hours, he is the Technical Director/Head Carpenter at TheatreZone.

FREDLEY SYLVAIN (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of the first-ever production in the Kizzie Theater. Previous theatre credits include Choir/The Hunchback of Notre Dame at The Naples Players and Franco/Superior Donuts at The Studio Players. Outside of The Naples Players, he enjoys playing table tennis, basketball, and guitar. Fred would like to thank his friends and family for getting him this far. He looks forward to sharing the stage with this wonderful cast. He hopes you all enjoy the show!

VANESSA

TARABOCCHIA (Anytime Annie/Dance Captain) is thrilled to be a part of 42nd Street! With her roots in New Jersey, she has appeared on various stages along the northeastern coast, including Paper Mill Playhouse and Carnegie Hall. A proud alumna of Montclair State University, Vanessa holds a BFA in Musical Theater. Vanessa’s most recent appearances at TNP include The Grand Reopening Extravaganza (Ensemble/Dance Captain), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean/Dance Captain), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Ensemble/Dance Captain), and The Sound of Music (Sister Sophia). Favorite credits include; Marty Maraschino/Grease & Velma/ West Side Story. Vanessa wants to express her heartfelt gratitude to her family and her partner in crime, Kelly, for their unwavering love and support. Enjoy the show!

AIDEN THAYER (Ensemble) is a rising sophomore at Gulf Coast High School. When Aiden is not on the stage, he enjoys drumming and skimboarding. Noteable performances include: Dap/Young Tom (Camelot), Matus (Hrdza), Young Clyde (Bonnie and Clyde), Michael Banks (Mary Poppins), Baker (Into The Woods), Davey (Newsies), Crutchie (Newsies), Cat In The Hat (Seussical ). Aiden was born and raised in Naples and has been doing theatre his whole life. He would like to say thank you to his friends, family and drivers, and he hopes you enjoy this show!

LORELAI VEGA (Peggy Sawyer) is 18 years old and is beyond excited to be back on the TNP stage playing Peggy! You may have seen her in TNP’s recent productions of The Fantasticks (Luisa), The Sound of Music (Liesl), The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen (Esmeralda), Something Rotten! Teen (Portia). She is also a KidzAct instructor here at TNP! Lorelai extends her gratitude to everyone who was involved in the production and she is so grateful to be back in the new theater! Enjoy the show!

LINDSEY WALSH (Lorraine) is thrilled to bring another exciting musical to the stage at TNP! Prior to moving to Naples, Lindsey spent 4 years performing at Walt Disney World. For the last few years she has found her second home at TNP. Most recently seen in The Marvelous Wonderettes as Cindy Lou, other favorite credits include Maria/The Sound of Music, Holly/The Wedding Singer, Ariel/Footloose, Ali/Mamma Mia!. Endless thanks to my “front row parents” who have never missed a performance in 31 years, and my amazing sister and friends who come out and support me every chance they get. Enjoy the show!

CREATIVE TEAM BIOS

DOT AUCHMOODY (Costume Designer) After relocating to Naples in 1999 with her husband Mark Vanagas, she was hired by The Naples Players as the first Costume Shop Supervisor. Now entering her 23rd season, she will always be grateful for the opportunity to turn her avocation into a fulfilling, creative career. She is so thankful for the terrific volunteers that kept working in the WOS (way off stage) shop in our season away. She would also like to thank Mark Vanagas and JamieLynn Bucci for their creative help and Dayne Sabatos for his talents and organization, but mostly she is so grateful to Mary Anne McKerrow for being a terrific creative partner on this production and also taking on extra duties during Mollie’s maternity leave. It’s so nice to be back home.

COLE BUTCHER (Stage Manager) is in his eleventh season with The Naples Players. Previous SM credits with TNP: The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Mary Poppins; A Gentleman’s Guide To Love and Murder; The Wedding Singer; Footloose; Yours, Truly; She Loves Me; Mamma Mia!; Guys and Dolls; Chicago; The Music Man; Sister Act; My Fair Lady; The Rocky Horror Show; Catch Me If You Can; Young Frankenstein; Something’s Afoot; Legally Blonde; Oklahoma; Noises Off; Gypsy; and Moon Over Buffalo.

GRACE CAUDILL (Assistant Stage Manager) is so excited to return to The Naples Players, but this time as an intern! While she is a Naples native, she currently attends the University of Central Florida, getting her BFA in Stage Management. Past credits at TNP include Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Production Stage Manager) and Something Rotten! (Production Assistant). Some past UCF credits include Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Props Manager), Metamorphoses (ASM), and Go Like Saints (ASM). She is excited to continue to grow and learn within the amazing Naples Players community.

JAKE FATTIBENE (Production Assistant) is excited to start his first show with the Stage Management Team. He was involved in many TNP productions such as The Sound Of Music, Sylvia, The Brothers Grimm, The Fantasticks, Godspell, Harvey, The Marvelous Wonderettes, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, and Clue. He moved to Naples from Westport, Connecticut where he was a local radio announcer and a board member of a local non-profit environmental organization. He hopes to be involved in many of the future productions with The Naples Players assisting backstage, making props, working on scenery, being a part of backstage crew, and stage managing.

CHARLES FORNARA (Music Director) the Artistic Director of Music for TNP, has music directed over 180 productions, including, at TNP: The Marvelous Wonderettes, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Sound of Music, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, Gentleman’s Guide, The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Sister Act, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, The Spitfire Grill, Les Misérables, All Shook Up, 42nd Street and many others, as well as over 20 teen productions for KidzAct. Also in Naples for TheatreZone, he has music directed nearly 40 shows including Rock of Ages, A Little Night Music, Bridges of Madison County, Aida, The Secret Garden, Legs Diamond, Sweet Smell of Success, Grand Hotel, Little Women and Hair. Originally from Providence, RI, Chas conducted Jim Steinman and Roman Polanski’s Dance of the Vampires in Stuttgart, and has taught and coached singers all over the US and Germany, now offering private lessons here in Naples. A proud member of Actors’ Equity, he has appeared in almost 100 musicals, operas, and concerts, including several appearances here in Naples with TheatreZone, most recently as the title role in Sweeney Todd . Much love to his beautiful wife, Dawn, and a big thank you to this wonderful orchestra!

DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA (Director/ Choreographer) the Artistic Director of Dance for TNP, is a native of New York and has served as director and choreographer for TNP’s The Marvelous Wonderettes, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Sound of Music, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Sister Act, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, Legally Blonde, The Spitfire Grill and 42nd Street, among others, and with KidzAct for many productions, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray, Disney’s Camp Rock, Les Misérables and CATS . She has choreographed many shows for TNP, including A Christmas Carol, Gentleman’s Guide, All Shook Up, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Cabaret. As a performer, she has been seen in the National Tours of 42nd Street, Seussical the Musical, Anything Goes, and Grease. A proud member of Actors’ Equity, she has been seen here in Naples in TheatreZone’s Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy), Stepping Out with Donna McKechnie, Legs Diamond (Kiki) and Hair, among others. Other recent roles include Sheila ( A Chorus Line), Sally Bowles, Velma Kelly, Bombalurina (CATS ), and Ulla (The Producers). Love to husband Chas and her family.

AMY HUGHES (Props Director) is excited to be propping such an amazing production. Amy is mostly known for her credits on stage in shows such as The Music Man as Marian and Chicago as Mona. She is so excited to step into the role of a lifetime as the properties director for The Naples Players and looks forward to an amazingly creative future.

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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS

PATRICIA PUIA (Assistant Stage Manager) joined TNP in July 2020 and has worked in a variety of backstage roles since then. She particularly enjoyed working as an assistant stage manager on A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and The Sound of Music, as well as stage managing By the Way, Meet Vera Stark and The Dining Room. She’s so excited to be part of the grand re-opening of the Sugden Theater and is looking forward to a great season!

JOSHUA D REID (Sound Designer) is a sound and systems designer based in New York City, and has worked extensively on Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, International productions and sound system installations. Recent design selections include The Preacher’s Wife (Alliance Theatre), Rent (Stratford Festival), Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Broadway, w/Jefferson Mays), West Side Story (Teatro Lirico di Cagliari), Ragtime (Calgary Philharmonic), Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary), A Little Night Music (Arizona Opera), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (National Tour), The Color Purple (National Tour), Jerry Springer: The Opera (Signature Theatre), A Time Like This (Carnegie Hall). Broadway associate design selections include: Flying Over Sunset, The Ferryman, The Iceman Cometh, Falsettos, American Psycho, The Visit, and Act One. Awards: Tony Nomination, Outer Critics Circle Nomination, L.A. Ovation Award, L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award, Connecticut Critics Circle Award. Full credentials listed at ReidSoundDesign.com .

CHRIS RILEY (Lighting Designer) is the Director of Lighting and is excited to be finishing out his first season with The Naples Players. He was the lighting intern for TNP during the 2018-2019 season, where he designed shows including Annie JR, Guys and Dolls, and Lost in Yonkers. Since returning to The Naples Players, he’s worked on shows like The Marvelous Wonderettes, The Fantasticks, and Harvey. He’s so happy to once again be on the team, and can’t wait to work on many more shows.

ROSEANN RUGGIERO (Assistant to the Director) has been involved with theater for over 50 years, first as a performer. She added directing about 30 years ago and has directed over 25 shows since. She is thrilled to be working with Dawn and this extraordinary cast on this production and is excited to be directing Almost, Maine here at TNP in the Fall .

ERICA SAMPLE (Assistant to the Choreographer) graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2015 with her BFA in Musical Theatre. Since then, she has performed at TheatreZone, The Naples Players, and Broadway Palm Dinner Theater and has choreographed several productions locally (where her choreography has received several Jimmy Awards). She has directed, choreographed, assistant directed and choreographed several productions at TNP and KidzAct. Select TNP performance credits: Suzy/The Marvelous Wonderettes, Linda/The Wedding Singer, Roxie Hart/Chicago, Sophie/Mamma Mia!, Judy Haynes/White Christmas, and Sister Mary Robert/Sister Act. KidzAct directing credits: Frozen JR, Annie JR, Once on this Island JR, Aladdin JR, Madagascar JR, Elf JR , and The Wizard of Oz JR . Under the name Erica Dale she has also released four original singles available wherever you stream or download music. (Ericadale.com)

MICHAEL SANTOS (Scenic Designer) has been working in The Naples Players’ Scene Shop for over 20 years now. He is originally from Upstate New York, where he received his BFA in Visual Communications. Favorite scenic designs include Guys and Dolls, The Wedding Singer, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame for TNP; and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Matilda JR , and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr for KidzAct. A big thank you to the volunteers for doing what they do best! And to his wife, Judith, for always being everything :-)

ANNA TIPTON (Assistant Stage Manager) was born and raised in Northwest Indiana and recently moved to Naples. She’s thrilled to be part of the TNP family and helping on this production of 42nd Street, and she’s grateful to her family for their love and support.

JASON WAGAMAN (Scenic Designer) graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology. He is entering his third season here at TNP as the Technical Director. He couldn’t be more joyful to work alongside Mike Santos and Amy Hughes in the scene shop. Jason cannot wait to welcome all of you to the new and improved shop. He would like to thank everyone at the theatre for making him feel like TNP and Naples is his home.

CARTER ZGONINA (Assistant Stage Manager) is a recent graduate from Naples High attending George Washington University in the fall and working on his first Naples Players production. He is super excited and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

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