The Hunchback of Notre Dame Official Performance Guide

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Welcome to our 70th Season of TNP Shows. I’m honored you’ve chosen to spend your time with us. This season is a time of transition as we eagerly watch the $20 million dollar renovations on our iconic 5th Avenue South theater take place. Those renovations would not be possible without your support. From your attendance at shows to the endless generosity of major donors committed to the arts in our community, you all play a starring role in what makes The Naples Players your theatre. Thank you for being part of our 70th Season.

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JUL 05 - JUL 23, 2023

The power of love, acceptance, and what it means to be a hero.

HOSTED AT: COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NAPLES - HOME OF THEATREZONE

OCT 04 - OCT 22, 2023

Life, laughter, and togetherness told from different families, time periods, and backgrounds around the dinner table.

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A romantic Christmas comedy and the sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice.

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NOV 09 - NOV 19, 2023

Take a step back in time with this jukebox musical comedy full of big dreams and hit songs from the 1950’s and 60’s.

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JAN 10 - JAN 28, 2024

Friendship comes in all shapes and sizes... sometimes even a 6-foot tall rabbit.

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JAN 18 - JAN 28, 2024

A timeless musical tale of young love and the obstacles it must overcome.

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FEB 14 - MAR 03, 2024

An uproarious comedy about womanhood, aging, and everything in between!

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MAR 13 - APR 7, 2024

Mel Brooks’ award-winning, laugh-outloud spectacle will bring down the house in our new Kizzie Theater!

BACK HOME IN: THE NAPLES PLAYERS' RENOVATED KIZZIE THEATER

MAY 1 - MAY 26, 2024

Follow along on the opening night of a show that goes from bad to utterly disastrous with non-stop laughter along the way.

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ADD-ON

OCT 8 & NOV 12, 2023

Beauty & The Beast, JR JUL 28-30, 2023 The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen AUG 4-6, 2023 SHOWS!

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JULY & AUGUST

Weekly Summer Camps for Kids Ages 4+

Week-long camps offered both morning and afternoon will have your child or teen ready to take the spotlight! Classes focus on age-appropriate skills, techniques, and teamwork for acting, dancing, singing, and more! Prices vary. Scholarships available.

JULY 28-30

KidzAct Production On Stage

Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Tickets are $20.

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FEATURE STORY MEET

AUSTIN GARDNER

By Lauren Speirs

A tale of acceptance - the perfect way to describe The Naples Players’ (TNP) production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Austin Gardner’s experience thus far.

Gardner, cast as Claude Frollo, works as a contractor and moved to Naples from Florida’s east coast after Hurricane Ian. “I’ve loved doing theater ever since I was very young, so I looked up local theaters and The Naples Players came up. I feel welcome here and everyone’s been so friendly and professional - they’re such a wonderful group of artists working here. I’m one of the newest in the cast, and our cast and creative team already feel like a happy family. It really is a home away from home here.”

While new to The Naples Players, Austin is no stranger to the stage. “I’ve always loved bringing stories to life. Theatre is an outlet where I can be myself and use my talents, while also stepping into the shoes of different characters, traveling through time, and capturing a lot of amazing ideologies and the encapsulation of the human experience that is found in theater and these amazing stories. When I was eight years old, my

mom entered me into the humorous monologue category of a speech competition. I ended up winning first place in regionals and state. I never stopped doing it, and I won every single year - I even went to Nationals. ”

AUSTIN GARDNER (CENTER, KNEELING) AND THE CAST OF THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME IN REHEARSAL

Eventually, Gardner tried his hand at live theatre at the age of 18 and has been in love with performing ever since. “Performing gives me a feeling of fulfillment I don’t find anywhere else. I think it’s that ‘chasing the dragon’ feeling that keeps me coming back. I’ve never been able to stray too far from it because I’ve fallen in love with the process of being a part of something bigger than myself and creating art that makes people feel. The wonderful, positive experience of creating something with others as a team and creating new life experiences is something that I want to relive over and over.”

TNP has offered Austin a collaborative environment that he has been unable to find at other professional and community theaters. “TNP does a great job of reminding us why we’re all here volunteering. We’re contributing our time for nothing more than the love of theatre. And that’s really the best thing that you can put your time and energy into. It feels like a unit here. You can feel the love from everyone - the cast, the crew, Dawn, Charlie - as soon as you walk through the door. They are all here with one purpose in mind and that is to help you grow as a performer and person. When you grow, everyone grows because we’re a team. It’s important to support one another and look at each other as one cohesive unit exalting the story. ”

While our community and “high-caliber” productions are some of the reasons Austin decid-

ed to audition for TNP, his main reason was the show itself. “I’ve always wanted to do The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The story is so important to tell.”

Gardner says that the audience will be drawn in from the very beginning. “In the first song, Quasimodo comes out and sings the line, ‘what makes a monster and what makes a man?’

I love having the opportunity to not just perform but do it well, and create something that I can be proud of. Theatre has served me so greatly in the past and has made me a better person, and I think here (at TNP) it will continue to do so.

– AUSTIN GARDNER

AUSTIN GARDNER

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Shortly after he says that line, he transforms into the hunchback and right away you’re immediately drawn to that theme. What does make a human being? What are some of the things that make a good human being? Love, reaching out to others, respect, promoting well-being, reducing harm; these are all things we look at and say ‘that makes an exemplary human.’ But, beauty is not just skin deep. In many ways, we tend to judge and observe people’s physical characteristics rather than looking at their heart. Despite your physical circumstances, despite your situational circumstances, you can always be a good person. It doesn’t cost you anything to be a good person. The plot promotes that and exalts that principle throughout the entire show. I think the audience is going to very much benefit from the lessons to be learned in the show.”

Working with our industry professionals has been one of Austin’s favorite parts of the process so far. “One of the cast members has already predicted that I’m going to end up staying in this area because of how wonder-

ful the theater is. It’s a pretty tempting offer. My experience has been overwhelmingly positive so far. Dawn and Charlie are both excellent professionals pushing me to do my best in the character (Claude Frollo) and explore new angles that I’ve never explored before, especially with how vastly different I am in person from Frollo. I’ve always appreciated directors that don’t just let you phone it in and really want you to think about your intentions and your motivations and the things that drive the character forward. It expands the creative process and makes it so much more fun. I’ve really appreciated their attention to detail.”

Even just three weeks into the rehearsal process, Austin considers this opportunity “life-changing” and this show to be a “must-see.”

“This show and TNP have really reinforced my love for theater and made me realize and understand that this is something I want to do for the rest of my life. I love having the opportunity to not just perform but do it well, and create something that I can be proud of. Theatre has served me so greatly in the past and has made me a better person, and I think here (at TNP) it will continue to do so.”

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

With so many options to get involved, why wait? Contact Director of Volunteer Advancement, Pamela Larkin Caruso today to tell us about yourself and we’ll find the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

PAMELA LARKIN CARUSO

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

“You’re not going to regret seeing The Hunchback of Notre Dame. I’ve invited all of my friends and family to take the two-and-a-halfhour drive to come see it, and I don’t do that with every show. This show is different and it’s definitely one of the most powerful and impactful shows I’ve been in in a long time. Come, enjoy, and ultimately be impressed because we’ve got something really special here. You’ll be glad you did.”

A warm welcome to Austin, and congratulations on your first production at TNP! 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 at 239-434-7340, ext. 104 to find out what other opportunities there are backstage and front of house!

The Naples Players (TNP) builds community through exceptional access to the power of theatre. Voted “Best Live Theatre” for 19 consecutive years, TNP is the best community theatre of its kind for musicals, dramas, children’s productions, educational programs, and more. Learn more on our website: naplesplayers.org.

VOLUNTEERING @ TNP

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PERFORMERS

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

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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!

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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

MUSIC BY ALAN MENKEN

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY VICTOR HUGO

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER

DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA

SCENIC DESIGN & PROPERTIES

MIKE SANTOS

JASON WAGAMAN

LYRICS BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

BASED ON SONGS FROM THE DISNEY FILM

BOOK BY PETER PARNELL

ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED BY DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

MUSIC DIRECTOR CHARLES FORNARA

COSTUME DESIGN JOSH WINCHESTER

VIDEO KATIE CROSS OF CROSS ALIGN

LIGHTING DESIGN CRAIG WALCK

STAGE MANAGER COLE BUTCHER

SOUND DESIGN

JOSHUA D. REID

SEASON DRAMATURG RICKI BAKER

EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRYCE ALEXANDER

KEYBOARD AND PERCUSSION PROGRAMMING DESIGN BY STAGE SOUNDS, LLC, WWW.STAGE-SOUNDS.COM

ORCHESTRATIONS BY MICHAEL STAROBIN, DANCE ARRANGEMENTS BY ROB BERMAN

INCIDENTAL MUSIC AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS BY MICHAEL KOSARIN

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NAPLES - HOME OF THEATREZONE

JUL 05 - JUL 23, 2023

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

DREW ATTANASIO PHOTOGRAPHY | MARK DANNI | SEAN EFFINGER-DEAN

JEREMY GOODMAN | DR. DAVID WATSON

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI.) ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. WWW.MTISHOWS.COM

ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

FREDERIC .......................................................................................................................................... BRIAN BOLAND

ESMERALDA ................................................................................................................................. JAMIELYNN BUCCI

QUASIMODO .................................................................................................................................. JOSEPH C. BYRNE

JEHAN CHRISTIAN DINSMORE

CLAUDE FROLLO .......................................................................................................................... AUSTIN GARDNER

MADAM ................................................................................................................................................ JILLIAN KEITH

CLOPIN ........................................................................................................................................................ ED MARIN

ST. APHRODISIUS ........................................................................................................................ KELLY ROSSBERG

FATHER DUPIN ................................................................................................................ MATT SCHWABAUER

OFFICIAL ........................................................................................................................................... DAVID SHAFFER

PHOEBUS ASEEM UPADHYAY

FLORIKA ................................................................................................................................... LORELAI VEGA

KING LOUIS JACK WELD

ENSEMBLE ............................................................................................... BRIAN BOLAND, JORDAN CRAWFORD, CHRISTIAN DINSMORE, FRANKIE FEDERICO, JORDAN GERSBACH, JILLIAN KEITH, LILA MASTRO, SYDNEY MILLER, GIA PROVINZINO, KELLY ROSSBERG, MATT SCHWABAUER, DAVID SHAFFER, VANESSA TARABOCCHIA, LORELAI VEGA, CIARÁN WELCH, JACK WELD

CHOIR ...................................................................................................... BRAXTON CABRERA, JODY CAMERON, F. SCOTT DAVIS, CAROLINA GRAU, RILEY HART, AMY HUGHES, DANI IVANOV, MADELEINE HOWE, ADLER MONPREMIER, ABIGAIL NELSON, ROSEANN RUGGIERO, CYNTHIA S. SPANIER, LYNELLE ST. ALBORD, FREDLEY SYLVAIN, KENNY TRAN, RACHEL WEINER

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME ORCHESTRA

CONDUCTOR/KEYBOARD I: CHARLES FORNARA

VIOLIN I

ERIK BERG

VIOLIN II

KRISTIN JARVIS

VIOLA

BRADLEY BLAUFUSS

CELLO

TIM TORRES

REED I

(FLUTE, PICCOLO, CLARINET, AND SOPRANO SAX)

DANIEL G. KLIMOSKI

CRAIG CHRISTMAN

REED II

(OBOE, ENGLISH HORN, CLARINET, AND ALTO SAX)

ZACH DEETER

REED III

(CLARINET, BASS CLARINET, BASSOON, AND BARITONE SAX)

ADAM COSTELLO

HORN

DANA WILLIAMS

TRUMPET I

(TRUMPET AND PICCOLO

TRUMPET)

MIKE SANTIAGO

TRUMPET II

(TRUMPET AND FLUGELHORN)

MARK FESSENDEN

TROMBONE, BASS TROMBONE & EUPHONIUM

CONNOR CASEY

KEYBOARD II

JEREMY F. GOODMAN

DRUMS & PERCUSSION

SCOTT CRAWFORD

CREW

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS ........................................ JULES BRANCHE, SARAH GAMBLIN, IAN ROSSIN

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

DECK MANAGER ................................................................................................... MAYA KLEINSORGE

REHEARSAL PIANISTS .................................................................................. SEAN EFFINGER-DEAN, JEREMY GOODMAN, ROBIN SHUFORD FRANK

DANCE CAPTAINS ......................................................... CHRISTIAN DINSMORE, VANESSA TARABOCCHIA

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER / CAPTAIN........................................................................ COLE BUTCHER

ASSISTANT FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER / CAPTAIN......................................................... CHRIS RAND

INTIMACY COORDINATOR / CAPTAIN....................................................................... COLE BUTCHER

BACKSTAGE CREW .............................................................................................. SOPHIA SILICIANO

SPOTS .............................................................................................. JEANNINE HEDBERG, ROCCO SWEM

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

AUDIO ASSISTANT ....................................................................................................VICTORIA DUCK

ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER ............................................................................ MOLLIE BERMAN

COSTUME CONSTRUCTION & CARE ......................................... JEAN ACKER, GWEN BETTINI, JACK COLE, LINDA FIKES, STEPHANIE FOWLE, CHARLENE JOSSELYN, KATHLEEN KOLACZ, REGINA KUNKLE, JOAN LAUGHLIN, SANDY L o PRESTI, JUDY SMITH, JEAN SNYDER, JESSICA SHWESEL

ROBE PAINTING........................... ......................................

ETHAN ABRAM, JODY CAMERON, SCOTT DAVIS, CAROLE FENSTERMACHER, CAROLINA GRAU, CHANDA HAWTHORNE, AMY HUGHES, JILLIAN KEITH, JOHN MCKERROW, LINDA MIZEUR, JIM MIZEUR, JACKIE MORELISSE, LUC OLAZABAL, KRISTINA RAVALOV, DONNA ROTELLA, ROSEANN RUGIERRO, SOPH SAWYER, SUSAN KAY SAWYER, ESTHER SNYDER, CYNTHIA S. SPANIER, DELILAH TUCKER, MARK VANAGAS, JACK WELD

SCENIC CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING .........................................

REX BURNS, IAN COCKLIN, ED EZRINE, JOE FEMIA, TAMMY HARRIS, MEGAN JIMENEZ, KIP JONES, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, DON SALAMACK, JANE SHUB, JEFF SMITH, MARY LOU TAYLOR, MICHAEL TROOP, MJ WANN

Then and Now

The Feast of Fools (Fête des fous) was a popular medieval festival that took place in Paris and other cities in France. It typically occurred during the Christmas season on or around January 1, and was celebrated by the lower clergy and laypeople.

During the Feast of Fools, traditional roles were turned on their heads and there was much social satire. People mocked the traditional practices of church and society. The lower clergy dressed up in flamboyant costumes, often imitating high-ranking church officials and conducting mock religious ceremonies complete with humorous antics.

The highlight of the Feast of Fools was crowning the “Lord of Misrule” or “King of Fools” who presided over the festivities and was granted temporary authority to issue orders and commands. The Lord of Misrule was usually a commoner or member of the lower clergy who already had a reputation for irreverence.

The Feast of Fools was resound ingly condemned by the Church in the late Middle Ages because it was thought to be irreverent and sacrilegious; yet it continued to be celebrated in various forms throughout Europe for centuries.

If you’re thinking that the celebration that started centuries ago sounds familiar, you’re right! Its influence can still be seen during Mardi Gras and Carnival festivities.

ACTS, SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT 1 | PROLOGUE: BARE STAGE

Olim .............................................................................................................................. CONGREGATION, CHOIR

The Bells of Notre Dame FROLLO, JEHAN, FATHER DUPIN, CONGREGATION, CHOIR

SCENE 1: BELL TOWER

Sanctuary ..................................................................................................................... FROLLO, QUASIMODO

Out There .................................................................................................................................... QUASIMODO

SCENE 2: TOWN SQUARE

Topsy Turvy (Part 1) .................................................................... CLOPIN, QUASIMODO, REVELERS, CHOIR

Rest and Recreation ......................................... PHOEBUS, FROLLO, CLOPIN, REVELERS, SOLDIERS, CHOIR

Rhythm of the Tambourine ............................ ESMERALDA, PHOEBUS, FROLLO, QUASIMODO, CLOPIN

Topsy Turvy (Part 2) CLOPIN, ESMERALDA, REVELERS, CHOIR

Sanctuary II .................................................................................................................. FROLLO, QUASIMODO

SCENE 3: INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL

The Bells of Notre Dame (Reprise) ............................................. ESMERALDA, PARISHIONERS, CHOIR

God Help the Outcasts ESMERALDA, PARISHIONERS, CHOIR

Transition to the Bell Tower .................................................................................. STATUES, GARGOYLES

SCENE 4: BELL TOWER

Top of the World .............................................................. ESMERALDA, QUASIMODO, STATUES, GARGOYLES

SCENE 5: TAVERN

Tavern Song (Thai Mol Piyas) GYPSIES, ESMERALDA, FROLLO

SCENE 6: BELL TOWER

Heaven’s Light ............................................................................................................................ QUASIMODO

SCENE 7: PRAYER STALLS

Hellfire ..................................................................................................................... FROLLO, PRIESTS, CHOIR

SCENE 8: THE KING’S COURT

SCENE 9: STREETS OF PARIS/OUTSIDE A BROTHEL/BELL TOWER

Esmeralda ....................................................................................................................................... COMPANY

15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

ACT 2

Entr’acte ............................................................................................................................................... CHOIR

SCENE 1: BELL TOWER

Agnus Dei CHOIR

Flight into Egypt ............................... SAINT APHRODISIUS, QUASIMODO, STATUES, GARGOYLES, CHOIR

Esmeralda (Reprise) .................................................................................. FROLLO, CONGREGATION

Rest and Recreation (Reprise) ...................................................................................... PHOEBUS

SCENE 2: STREETS OF PARIS

Rest and Recreation (Reprise) .................................................................................. QUASIMODO

The Court of Miracles ........................................................................................... CLOPIN, GYPSIES

SCENE 3: COURT OF MIRACLES

In a Place of Miracles ............................ PHOEBUS, ESMERALDA, QUASIMODO, CLOPIN, GYPSIES, CHOIR

The Bells of Notre Dame (Reprise II) ......................................................... CONGREGATION, CHOIR

SCENE 4: PRISON

The Assault ......................................................................................................................... FROLLO

Someday ......................................................................................................... ESMERALDA, PHOEBUS

SCENE 5: BELL TOWER

While the City Slumbered .......................................................................... CONGREGATION, CHOIR

Made of Stone .............................................................................. QUASIMODO, STATUES, GARGOYLES

SCENE 6: TOWN SQUARE/NOTRE DAME

Judex Crederis ...................................................................................................................... CHOIR Kyrie Eleison ..................................................................................................................... COMPANY

SCENE 7: BELL TOWER

Top of the World (Reprise) ................................................................................................ CHOIR

Esmeralda (Frollo Reprise) ..................................... FROLLO, JEHAN, FLORIKA, CONGREGATION, CHOIR

EPILOGUE: TOWN SQUARE/BARE STAGE

Finale Ultimo .................................................................................................................... COMPANY

WE’RE GROWING IN 2023 BUT WE STILL NEED YOUR SUPPORT

HOLDING

145% increase in student enrollment in since 2015

99% of shows sold out in our most recent 2021-2022 season

$2 million left to raise in order to meet our fundraising goal

Everything you see at The Naples Players today is the result of nearly 70 years of dedicated community collaboration and constant growth. We are at a point in our trajectory that demands an exciting evolution.

This Spring we have broken ground on an expansion that will provide more seating, more education space, and more opportunities for our community to experience the arts. Help us reach our goal by contributing today.

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.

FEB 2023

Demolition began in the Ted & Sue Tobye Studio Theater to allow for construction on the Price Studio Theater and the Tanya & Denny Glass Educational Theater.

APR 2023

Demolition began on the remainder of the facility, including Blackburn Hall and the main lobby to allow for construction of the Kizzie Theater and Jay R. Paul Community Atrium.

JUN 2023

The Naples Players builds a temporary home at the Naples United Church of Christ, producing two musicals and four plays at the church before

MAR 2024

The Kizzie Theater and Jay R. Paul Community Atrium open to the public.

MID-2024

The Price Studio Theater and Tanya & Denny Glass Educational Theater open to the public.

HOLDING

JAY R. PAUL COMMUNITY ATRIUM AND PRICE STUDIO THEATER (FORMERLY THE TOBYE STUDIO)

THE TANYA & DENNY GLASS EDUCATIONAL THEATER

THE KIZZIE THEATER (FORMERLY BLACKBURN HALL)

DAVID BYRON AND VICKY C. SMITH MEZZANINE

DY N A MIC Duo:

Who’s Behind THE Words AND Music?

Composer Alan Menken has created some of the most beloved musical scores of our time, continuing to capture the imaginations of audiences for more than 35 years. To name a few: Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Aladdin, and Newsies endure as examples of Menken’s theatrical genius. And then there’s the movies: The Shaggy Dog, Tangled, Mirror Mirror, Home Alone 2, and Rocky V, to name a few.

And awards? Menken has received 8 Oscars, 11 Grammys, 7 Golden Globes, a Tony, Drama Desk, New York Drama Critics and on and on – to say nothing of the stack of nominations!! With his Emmy win in 2020, he became the 16th EGOT recipient. He’s in the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has received honorary doctorates from New York University as well as the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Even if their names might be unfamiliar to you, their hit shows and movies have become “household words”.

Hunchback Lyricist Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway hit Wicked and has contributed music and/or lyrics to Godspell, Pippin, Rags, and Children of Eden. He collaborated with Leonard Bernstein on the English texts for Bernstein’s Mass and wrote the title song for Butterflies are Free. Schwartz and Menken collaborated on Enchanted and Pocahontas.

A fellow inductee into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Schwartz also has a star on the Hollywood walk of Fame. His awards include three Oscars, four Grammys, a Golden Globe, and four Drama Desk Awards.

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the Cathedral of Notre-Dame

Notre-Dame de Paris (“Our Lady of Paris”) is one of the oldest, best-known cathedrals in the world. Few, if any, internationally revered landmarks have such a storied history.

Construction on the Cathedral of Notre-Dame began in 1163 on Île de la Cité in Paris under the reign of King Louis VII, and took almost 200 years to complete. Many modifications and additions were made over the following centuries.

Over the centuries, NDC has served various non-religious purposes and suffered damage, as in the 1790s when much of its religious imagery was desecrated during the French Revolution. It had fallen into such a state of disrepair in the decades after the Napoleonic Wars that Paris officials even considered its demolition.

Enter Victor Hugo, whose passion for architecture helped rescue this medieval landmark. His novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame not only served as a tribute to the nearly forgotten cathedral, but became so popular among the French public that a 25year restoration project was launched and Notre Dame was transformed into what the world saw and loved before the 2019 fire.

Chanteuse Édith Piaf, too, was inspired by the cathedral. In the French icon’s song, appropriately titled “Notre-Dame de Paris”, she sings about the beauty of the cathedral, the hard work that went into its creation and its future as a Paris landmark. In many ways,

A dramatic history

people regard Piaf’s song as a metaphor for herself…both had a complex history as well as a treasured legacy.

On April 15, 2019, an electrical short circuit likely sparked a blaze that threatened to burn the 850-year-old cathedral to the ground. Following a strict protocol developed for just such a disaster, firefighters knew exactly which works of art to rescue and in which order.

Since the devastating fire, restoration work has been nonstop and reconstruction began in 2021. A Te Deum* is planned for April 15, 2024,

*The Te Deum had a powerful and remedial effect on people during the medieval era. It was believed that people were cured of terminal diseases during the singing of the hymn, while others regained their sight on hearing it. Some were said to have been arisen or awakened from the dead as the hymn was sung.

CAST BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

BRIAN BOLAND (Ensemble) is a recent Gulf Coast High graduate and has been performing with The Naples Players for over 8 years now. His recent credits include Dean/All Shook Up, Harry/Mamma Mia!, and Shakespeare/Something Rotten! Teen. You can also see Brian in The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen where he will be playing Quasimodo. He wants to thank the TNP staff for all they have done for him over the years and he hopes you enjoy the show!

JAMIELYNN BUCCI (Esmeralda) is thrilled to be back at TNP for this beautiful show after last appearing as Bea in Something Rotten! Other select credits include: Sibella/A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Mrs. Cheveley/An Ideal Husband , Catherine Donohue/These Shining Lives, and Magenta/The Rocky Horror Show. Big thanks to The Naples Players for the opportunity to share this timeless story, reminding us all that we are strongest when we embrace our differences with compassion, lead with kindness, and stand up for what is right.

JOSEPH C. BYRNE (Quasimodo) feels truly blessed with Heaven’s light to be a part of this brilliant production of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Notre Dame De Paris. Byrne has previously appeared in TNP’s productions of The Wedding Singer as Robbie Hart, and Something Rotten! as Nostradamus. He recently performed in Theatre Zone’s productions of Home For The Holidays and The Goodbye Girl in their wonderful ensemble casts. Byrne visited Paris in 2018 and toured the storied Cathedral, feeling a sense of worldly love and renewal; a sense he feels once again here from this amazing cast and crew! Theatre is our SANCTUARY. Thank you all for supporting it.

BRAXTON CABRERA (Choir) is so excited to be part of another TNP production. He is an upcoming freshman at GCHS and is currently rehearsing for their fall conservatory, Chicago. You may also get to see him as Phoebus in Hunchback TEEN. Additional Roles: Friedrich/The Sound of Music, Jack Kelly/Newsies TEEN, Horton/ Seussical JR .

JODY CAMERON (Choir) Originally from Alabama and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Jody has lived in Naples for the last 10 years with his family. Until recently he has only daydreamed of auditioning to be a part of TNP. As a child and through high school, where he lettered in drama as a freshman, Jody was always involved in the theatre in some way. After a career in the Army and a tour in Baghdad, Iraq, this will be his first time on stage in 23 years. After his daughter, Emily, recently appeared on stage as Gretl in TNP’s The Sound of Music he was quickly reminded of his passion. Many thanks to his wife Jessica, and children, Joseph and Emily, for all their love and support!

JORDAN CRAWFORD (Ensemble) is a graduated senior at The Village School of Naples. She was most recently seen as Katherine Plumber in Newsies Teen. She is very excited to be a part of this amazing cast! She would like to thank her family for supporting her, as well as the TNP staff for helping put on a fantastic production. She hopes you enjoy the show!

SCOTT DAVIS (Choir) is active in various theater groups in Florida and Michigan. Scott is thrilled to be returning to the TNP after playing Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol: The Musical . Recent roles with TNP include various characters in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and Vicomte de Nanjac/Phipps in An Ideal Husband . Scott’s recent stage credits include Max Detweiler/The Sound of Music with Michigan’s Grosse Pointe Theatre. Scott is a speech-language pathologist and owns his own company. “Love to mom and Tim, my biggest fans.”

CHRISTIAN DINSMORE (Ensemble/Jehan/Dance Captain) is 19 years old and is very thrilled to perform at TNP once again. His TNP credits include Sky in Mamma Mia! Teen and Ensemble in The Sound of Music. He recently graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy where some of his favorite theatre credits include King Charlemagne/Pippin, Dream Curly/Oklahoma!, Ensemble/In the Heights and the Aide De Camp/Death and the King’s Horseman. He plans to continue his theatre studies at NYU this fall. Christian would like to thank his family for all their love and support in all that he does, especially in the arts! Enjoy the show!

FRANKIE FEDERICO (Ensemble) is 22 years old and is thrilled to do The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He has been in many productions with TNP such as 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 County Spelling Bee on Marco Island.

AUSTIN L. GARDNER (Frollo) is thrilled to make his west coast debut with The Naples Players and can now say that he has acted in all four hemispheres in Florida, from Pensacola to Miami to the beautiful city of Naples, which reminds him of his hometown of Boca Raton. Some of his favorite roles have been King Arthur/Camelot, Fagin/Oliver!, and Javert/Les Misérables. A fan of Victor Hugo’s works, he directed an original stage production of Les Misérables for his post-grad capstone project while studying at PCC, where he received his Master’s Degree in Education with a theater emphasis. Hunchback has given Austin another opportunity to delve into one of Mr. Hugo’s most powerful stories, highlighted by some incredible music and a talented cast. Enjoy!

CAST BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

JORDAN GERSBACH (Ensemble) is currently an upcoming sophomore at University of New Hampshire and is so excited to be back at TNP and performing in this production. Her past credits include Irene/Hello, Dolly, Kristine/A Chorus Line, Ensemble/Something Rotten! Teen, Rosie/Mamma Mia! Jordan would like to thank everyone who made this show possible and her family for always being so supportive. She hopes you enjoy the show!

CAROLINA GRAU (Choir) is so happy to be back at TNP after a long hiatus! She is an English teacher at Community School of Naples and Production Assistant and Head of Properties at TheatreZone. She was in the ensemble in TNP’s productions of Young Frankenstein and Bye, Bye, Birdie. She inaugurated the musical theatre program at St. John Neumann High and directed Godspell and Beauty and the Beast. Carolina is so grateful to be a part of this production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame!

RILEY HART (Choir) is so excited for you to see The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Previous credits: Agent Cod/Catch Me If You Can, Eddie/Mamma Mia!, Jack/Into The Woods, Judah/Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and many more. Enjoy the show!

MADELEINE HOWE (Choir) is an aspiring actress and a rising senior at the University of Central Florida. She is studying towards her BA in Theatre with Minors in Mass Media and Journalism. In the past year, she has acted in four short films and two full original plays, so keep an eye out! This is her 3rd production with the Naples Players and she is thrilled to return! Some highlighted previous roles include Cinderella/Into the Woods, Abby/Blood ‘N Stitching, and Mrs. Potts/Beauty and the Beast. She is incredibly grateful to TNP for this opportunity and would like to thank them. She would also like to thank her parents and Levi for their constant support. @madeleinehowe

AMY HUGHES (Choir) has been seen in multiple shows here at The Naples Players from The Music Man as Marion Paroo to Chicago. She is so excited to sing this beautifully sad show. This is Amy’s first musical after the birth of her daughter Eleanor. She’s thankful for her husband’s support and the opportunity to be a part of a show whose message shines a light on the danger and divisiveness of fear. Thank you TNP for this opportunity.

DANI IVANOV (Choir) is a rising second-year student at their university abroad. Most recently seen as Paulette in Legally Blonde touring across their home country in Bulgaria, they are so thrilled to be back at their home theater. Favorite TNP credits: Ensemble/The Wedding Singer and Ensemble/She Loves Me. When they’re not trying to cram exams for a double major, they enjoy going to see Les Mis for the fiftieth time, petting Bulgarian street cats, and going back to their second home, Wales. Thanks to everyone for making this beautiful show happen. A special shout-out to everyone in BPC, who has become a new family just as their TNP one has been for years. To little Dani who loved this novel and stage version so much: you’re in it!

JILLIAN KEITH (Madam / Ensemble) was most recently seen on stage as Anna Mae/ Afua in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark and in the ensemble of Something Rotten! She’s recently joined the TNP family as their Marketing Coordinator, and also acts as a Wellness, Theatre For All, and KidzAct instructor for our community, and an improv artist with Stage2. 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 this show amazing!

EDUARDO MARIN (Clopin) is excited to return to TNP for this production! Marin is a native Floridian from Bonita Springs. He is filled with joy to collaborate with artists again. Last summer he played the role of Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten!. In 2020, he received his BFA in Musical Theater from the University of West Florida. Off stage, Ed likes to play fun board games and sit on the beach. He’d like to thank all of his friends and family for their support and for being a constant source of laughter and inspiration.

LILA MASTRO (Ensemble) is a recent Gulf Coast High graduate and will be attending FSU in the Fall. She has been a part of countless KidzAct productions throughout the years and is so excited to be in her first adult production! She hopes you enjoy the show!

SYDNEY MILLER (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on stage for another TNP production! Having recently played in A Christmas Carol, she knew it wouldn’t be long before she auditioned for another show. Sydney would like to thank the cast and crew for sharing their many talents in order to bring this wonderful story to life. It’s always an honor and a privilege to share the stage with such talented performers! Sydney would also like to thank her family, friends, and her hubby, in particular, for always supporting her in her endeavors. Enjoy the show!

What Makes a

What Makes a Man? Monster ;

From the start, we know that there is more to the character than the hump on his back. We understand Quasimodo’s physical and mental challenges; and rather than be repulsed, we empathize. His speech, when talking to his friends the gargoyles, is clear and unafraid. Notice the differences when he must communicate with Frollo and the others.

They see limitations, deformity, and ugliness in Quasimodo. Yet he doesn’t have the limitations that others see in him. There is no stutter when he talks; there are no physical disabilities or limitations; those are only seen by the public. Others may find him likable and relatable.

The play’s themes of love, kindness, and understanding seem especially relevant today. And one message is to love the people who are closest to you.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray all tell tales of men and monsters. Identifying which characters fit into which category, however, isn’t totally straightforward.

We think of other instances of this man/monster conflict in literature and film.

Frankenstein is motivated by pride, scientific curiosity, and his hope to heal human faults and build a huge creature from corpse parts. These become so ugly in life that no one can treat his monster with anything but fear and rage.

Dr. Jekyll is driven to resolve the inner conflict between the good and evil halves of his soul. The conflict leads him to unleash on the world a being of pure, demoniacal malevolence.

Oscar Wilde has two of his characters shower the young, beautiful Dorian Gray so strongly with their love that he turns to a life of inescapable and damnable immorality.

Can any of these fictional creations be fully blamed for their actions? They are fictional characters who perhaps become monsters because their creators have given them no choice. Yet if their creators are truly responsible for the beings to whom they give life, doesn’t that make them the monsters?

Everyone has a choice.

CAST BIOS (IN

ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

ADLER MONPREMIER (Choir) is a recent Lely High graduate who’s had an interest in theatre for the past year now and is incredibly grateful to The Naples Players for giving him the opportunity to be a part of his first main stage show. His recent credits with TNP include Brother Jeremiah/Something Rotten Teen and Warden Snyder/Newsies Teen. He was also most recently assistant director and assistant choreographer in Lely’s production of Mean Girls and will be going to AMDA next fall.

ABIGAIL NELSON (Choir) is a Massachusetts native who moved to Naples to seek sunshine! She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelor’s in Music Education. She has taught both music and special education, and is passionate about both! She currently works at Naples Classical Academy as an Elementary ESE teacher. She has been seen in the TNP productions of My Fair Lady, Sister Act, and Footloose, to name a few. Out of the theatre groups she has worked with, she has found TNP to be so special. Everyone is truly like family! She is blessed to be working with such talented and dedicated individuals. Thank you for this opportunity!

GIA PROVINZINO (Ensemble) is 18 years old and just graduated from Bonita Springs High. This is her 5th production with TNP and she is so thankful to have the opportunity to continue learning and growing under the direction of Charles and Dawn Fornara. In her spare time Gia enjoys playing the guitar, singing, dancing, and writing music. She currently has two songs available to listen to on all music platforms under the artist name Gia Caprice. She was most recently seen in Godspell JR and Newsies Teen at The Naples Players, and in the role of Emma in Jekyll & Hyde at the Center for the Arts Bonita. Gia is thrilled for you to see The Hunchback of Notre Dame and hopes you enjoy this incredibly moving and impactful show!

KELLY ROSSBERG (St. Aphrodisius) is thrilled to be in his second TNP show after playing Uncle Max in The Sound of Music! Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, he went on to get his BFA at the University of Cincinnati-CCM. After school he moved around working and acting, going from NYC to North Florida and then on to Salt Lake City and Denver. Having lived here for the past year, Kelly couldn’t be happier to have planted some roots as a Naples resident. Some favorite roles include Caleb /The Whipping Man; Black Stache/Peter and The Starcatcher ; Galahad/Spamalot ; Chebutykin/Three Sisters; Greta/Bent ; Jake/27 Wagons Full of Cotton; The Beadle/ Sweeney Todd and Robert /Boeing Boeing! Lots of love to my Dance Captain Vanessa.

ROSEANN RUGGIERO (Choir) joined TNP in 2019 with Bye, Bye, Birdie and has worked consistently since then both on stage and off. Previously onstage in Calendar Girls, Footloose, A Christmas Carol and most recently The Sound of Music as Frau Schmidt, Roseann is thrilled to be working again with Dawn and Charlie and this fantastic cast and crew made up of old friends and new.

LYNNELLE ST. ALBORD (Choir) A thespian and choir member since youth, I have always had a passion for theatre.

MATT SCHWABAUER (Ensemble) has been a theatre artist for many years. He is pleased to be back with TNP for a second show, after a successful return to musicals as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music. No stranger to both sides of the stage, he served for four years as the technical director and production manager for the theatre department at Gordon College in Massachusetts, and now works as a carpenter locally at Gulfshore Playhouse. His first love has always been acting, getting his start at the age of 13. Notable past roles include Duke Orsino/Twelfth Night, Edward Rochester /Jane Eyre: The Musical , Algernon Moncrieff/The Importance of Being Earnest and Edgar/King Lear. He sincerely hopes you are blessed by this production.

DAVID SHAFFER (Ensemble) is excited to be back on stage at The Naples Players! He is looking forward to sharing this beautiful story with the Naples community. After taking a year off from performing, this magnificent score drew him back to the stage! David would like to thank everyone for the love and support! “God helps the outcasts, when nobody will!”

CYNTHIA S. SPANIER (Choir) is excited to be back on stage at The Naples Players. Previous TNP productions: Mrs. Paroo/The Music Man and Booth Singer/Mamma Mia! Cindi received her Bachelor of Music in Classical Vocal Performance from William Paterson University in New Jersey. She has performed with the New York Philharmonic, SW Florida Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale, and most recently with Opera Naples in Carmen. A resident of Naples for over 30 years, she is an active soloist in the community, at church services, weddings and sporting events. Cindi sends much love and gratitude to her family for their support Enjoy the show!

FRED SYLVAIN (Choir) is excited to be a part of his first ever production. 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!

CAST BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

VANESSA TARABOCCHIA (Ensemble/Dance Captain) is thrilled to be working with The Naples Players once again! Born and raised in New Jersey, Vanessa has appeared on various stages in the northeast coast, including renowned theaters; Paper Mill Playhouse and Carnegie Hall. Vanessa is an alumna from Montclair State University where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater. You might remember her as Sister Sophia from The Sound of Music; the last show in the Blackburn Hall. Other credits include; Marty Maraschino/Grease, Velma/West Side Story, Hot Box Girl/Guys and Dolls. Vanessa would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support. Shout out to Saint Aphrodisius ;) Enjoy the show!

KENNY TRAN (Choir) is a TNP regular, currently an upcoming junior at FGCU. Some of his recent TNP appearances include the ensembles of Something Rotten! and Mary Poppins, as well as Jim the Drummer in The Wedding Singer. He’s ecstatic to be back with The Naples Players during their renovation process, and would like to thank TNP for putting on this fantastic show. He hopes you enjoy what it’s like Out There :)

ASEEM UPADHYAY (Phoebus) is thrilled to make his musical theatre debut in the United States. His last musical was more than a decade ago in India, called Shakuntala , where he played the role of Kanva the sage. He was most recently seen as Paul in Saving Kitty at The Studio Players. He also played the eccentric roles of Max/Peter in By The Way, Meet Vera Stark and Simon Bright in The Game’s Afoot at TNP last season. Additionally, he is a local singer-songwriter and has played at various spots across Southwest Florida. Delighted to be surrounded by uber-talented cast and crew, he would like to thank his family back home for their unending support. Time for some “Rest and Recreation” now!!! IG: @justameesa

LORELAI VEGA (Ensemble/Florika) is 17 years old and a dual-enrolled rising senior. She is beyond excited to be a part of this beautiful story alongside such a lovely cast and crew. You may have seen her recently as Liesl in The Sound of Music, Emily in A Christmas Carol , or Portia in Something Rotten! Teen. She would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made this show possible and she hopes you enjoy the show!

RACHEL WEINER (Choir) is a freshman musical theatre major at Florida Southern College and this is her fourth year with The Naples Players! Previous roles at TNP were Troupe/Something Rotten! Teen and Ensemble/The Wedding Singer Teen. Other roles were Flounder/The Little Mermaid and Baker’s Wife/Into the Woods. She is so grateful and excited to be doing another show at TNP! Rachel thanks her parents for all their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

CIARAN WELCH (Ensemble) is currently attending AMDA for a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is currently a 2nd Semester, and hopes to make the Broadway stage. TNP Credits: Nigel/Something Rotten! Teen, George/The Wedding Singer Teen, Ms. Trunchbull/Matilda JR , Rolf/The Sound Of Music JR , Ensemble/Mary Poppins, Ensemble/Footloose, Ensemble/Mamma Mia! Teen. Other Credits: Gomez/The Addams Family (CFABS), Prof. Callahan/Legally Blonde (SJN High), Ensemble/Hairspray (GCHS). He thanks his Mom, Dad, and family for their continuous love and support. He also thanks Dawn and Charlie for believing in him, and pushing him to become a better performer. He thanks TNP for everything. He hopes you enjoy your time listening to the bells in The Hunchback Of Notre Dame!

JACK WELD (Ensemble) is excited to be working with Charles and Dawn Fornara again on another great musical. He was last seen in Sweeney Todd with the Lab Theater earlier this year and in Something Rotten! with TNP last summer. Other shows include Guys and Dolls, She Loves Me, The Music Man, Footloose, Young Frankenstein, Les Misérables, and The Producers. Thank you to everyone who supports the performing arts!

CREATIVE TEAM BIOS

JULES BRANCHE (Assistant Stage Manager) is pleased to return to The Naples Players for The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Jules previously stage managed The Game’s Afoot, Blithe Spirit, The Savannah Sipping Society, and Escanaba in da Moonlight at The Naples Players. Previously she was Assistant Stage Manager for the shows Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Bye, Bye, Birdie, Mamma Mia!, and Guys and Dolls. Jules thanks all of her friends, co-workers, and family for their continued support as she dedicates her free time to the theater.

COLE BUTCHER (Stage Manager / Fight Choreographer ) is in his tenth season with The Naples Players. Previous SM credits with TNP: 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.

KATIE CROSS (Video & Projections) is the owner of Cross Align Media, a content creation company specializing in video production for small businesses, artists, and nonprofits. Cross Align Media helps expand their clients reach through affordable, high-quality media content. She produces the majority of the video content for TNP, including sponsor videos, lobby screens, archival videos, social media video posts, and fundraising videos. Her content work extends to creating the projections for shows like Mary Poppins and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Katie filmed and edited

The Belle of New Orleans - the movie within By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. Katie is also a working actor, and can be seen in commercials for Wawa, Florida Lottery, AutoNation, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. She will appear in a feature film on BET in 2023. To learn more about Cross Align Media, visit crossalign.com or follow @crossalign on Instagram. For more information on her acting, go to katiecross.com or follow @katiecrossofficial.

CHARLES FORNARA (Music Director/Conductor) celebrates 20 years and 50 shows as MD at TNP with this production, and has music directed over 175 productions, including: at TNP, 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! He dedicates this production to Lachlan Youngberg, a great friend and member of the original world-première Berlin cast. RIP LHP.

DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA (Director/Choreographer) celebrates 20 years at TNP with this production. She is a native of New York and has served as director and choreographer for TNP’s 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 Techicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray, Disney’s Camp Rock, Les Misérables and CATS. Dawn has choreographed many shows for TNP, including A Christmas Carol, A 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.

SARAH GAMBLIN (Assistant Stage Manager) moved to Naples in June 2022. The Sound of Music was her first show with The Naples Players. While she has had experience performing through school and performed with a local community theater in Des Moines, Iowa, her love of theater has only grown throughout her experience with TNP. She is exhilarated by the enthusiasm of the TNP community and hopes you enjoy the show!

JOSHUA D. REID (Sound Design) 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 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.

IAN ROSSIN (Assistant Stage Manager) recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA. During his time at Columbus State, he was the Touring Stage Manager for The Last Stop on Market Street, the Production Stage Manager for the 2022 One-Act Festival, and the Stage Manager for many other productions. He’s also worked with The RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, the CSU Schwob School of Music, The Springer Opera House, and The Columbus Ballet. Last summer, he was a Stage Management intern at Hope Repertory Theatre in Holland, MI and is excited to spend his first year out of college with TNP! www.ian-rossin.weebly. com

CREATIVE TEAM BIOS

ERICA DALE SAMPLE (Assistant to the Choreographer) graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2015 with her BFA. Since then, she has performed at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater and choreographs for Florida Repertory Theater in Fort Myers and Gulf Coast High School (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: 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

MIKE SANTOS (Scenic Design, Properties) has been working in The Naples Players Scene Shop for over 18 years now. Originally from Upstate New York, he received his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Cazenovia College. Favorite scenic designs include Guys and Dolls, The Wedding Singer, and Mary Poppins for TNP; and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Disney’s Descendants, and Matilda JR for KidzAct. A big thank you to the volunteers for doing what they do best! And to his wife, Judith, for being everything :-)

JASON WAGAMAN (Scenic Design, Properties) graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology. This is Jason’s second season here at TNP as the Technical Director. Having designed before in college and professionally in Mankato, this will be his first design credit at TNP. He couldn’t be more joyful to work alongside the expert Mike Santos. Jason wants to specifically thank all of the scenic volunteers for creating and making this art come to life. He is happy to call Naples and TNP his home.

CRAIG WALCK (Lighting Design) After initially working for TNP from 2000-2006, Craig returned to TNP in 2011 after working for Columbia University, The All-Stars Project, and other theatrical groups in New York City from 2006-2008. He then oversaw the completion of construction, opening, and first two years of operation of the Miramar Cultural Center in Miramar, FL from 2008-2011. Overall, Craig has designed the lighting for over 170 TNP productions. Originally from Niagara Falls, N.Y., and a graduate of SUNY Buffalo, he and his wife, Jessica, recently welcomed their greatest production ever: son Liam. Their dogs, Ziggy, Twoey, and Roscoe, remain unimpressed.

JOSH WINCHESTER (Costume Design) received a Master’s of Fine Arts in Costume Design from Florida State University. Regional costume design, wardrobe and wardrobe management: Seaside Music Theater, Lexington Children’s Theater, Orlando Repertory Theater, Bigfork Playhouse. Josh has been a costume designer for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for the past eight years. Thank you to The Naples Players for a warm welcome.

STAFF & LEADERSHIP

2023-2024 SEASON

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PEGGY MONSON President

ALAN JAFFE

Executive Vice President

OTTO IMMEL Secretary

ROBIN BACHE GRAY Membership

TERRY LIBBY Facilities

PAT POLLOK Development

BOB UEK Treasurer

TNP STAFF (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

BRYCE ALEXANDER

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DOT AUCHMOODY

Resident Costume Designer

MOLLIE BERMAN

Costume Shop Supervisor

COLE BUTCHER

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PAMELA LARKIN CARUSO Director of Volunteer Advancement

JOHN COOPER Box Office Staff

KENZIE CURRIE

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NICK DALTON

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DOREN DANIS

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JAMES DUGGAN

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ADAM FASANO

Box Office Staff

DENNY GLASS Immediate Past President

TED BILL

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LEXI FITZPATRICK House Manager

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CARL JOHNSON Box Office Staff/ Front of House Associate

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MARY ANNE McKERROW KidzAct Costume Designer

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SUMMER PLISKOW Education Program Coordinator

CRAIG PRICE Director of Community Education & Wellness

DAN RAMIREZ Box Office Staff

MIKE SANTOS Resident Scenic Designer & Artist

KELLEY PRICE

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ESTHER SNYDER

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BRADLEY VAN HOUTEN

Head of Sound

JASON WAGAMAN

Technical Director

CRAIG WALCK

Head of Lighting

CARLY ZEUNER

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Full Season Stage Management Intern

ANTHONY SOTO

Summer Education Intern

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