Welcome home to SEASON 71
We are delighted to welcome you back to our highly regarded 5th Avenue South venue! The first phase of our recent $22 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 theatre setting the stage for arts accessibility nationwide, we deeply appreciate your patronage and attendance at this evening’s performance.
OUR MISSION
VISION At The Naples Players, we build community through exceptional access to the power of theatre. We envision TNP as a cultural hub that leads a shift in the national perception of how theatres can impact their communities.
TICKETS & SHOW TIMES
SHOW TIMES Wed. - Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2:00 p.m.
FEB 05-MAR 02
The Evolution of the American Dream IN THE PRICE THEATER SPONSORED BY: NATBANK
MAR 12 - APR 13
A Musical Odyssey of Hope and Courage IN THE KIZZIE THEATER SPONSORED BY: STOCK DEVELOPMENT
APR 02 - APR 27
Powerful and Fearless Females IN THE PRICE THEATER SPONSORED BY: NAPLES AIRPORT AUTHORITY
MAY 07 - MAY 25
It’s Never Too Late To Chase Your Dreams IN THE KIZZIE THEATER SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE!
Number of Shows Included SEE ALL 9 SHOWS!
PEAK-SEASON KIZZIE THEATER SHOWS ANY 3+ SHOWS YOU CHOOSE Shows Included
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES & PROGRAMS
Our Arts Access program provides opportunities and resources for community members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to participate in our unparalleled, high-quality theatrical arts experiences.
PERFORMANCE ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES:
WHEELCHAIR SEATING & PARKING
ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES
SENSORY-FRIENDLY BOOTH
SIGN LANGUAGE
BRAILLE PERFORMANCE GUIDES
LARGE PRINT PERFORMANCE GUIDES
ACCESSIBLE GUIDES
SENSORY BAGS
RELAXED PERFORMANCES
INCLUSIVE CLASSES @
Our inclusive classes provide a supportive environment to learn the performing arts for students who are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, or any other type of neuro-divergency or any student who may wish to approach learning in a more accessible way.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Arts Access workshops and programming are currently shared with over 45 organizations and serve populations impacted by various societal challenges. Our community enrichment programs have the unique ability to impart social change, increase skill building, encourage connection and collaboration, promote laughter, inspire joy and positivity, ignite confidence and creativity, and develop a passion for the arts within participants.
The Kizzie Theater features a brand-new sensory-friendly booth for individuals and families with sensory processing disorders to enjoy every performance.
BOOTH FEATURES:
• Private entrance
• Light, sound, and temperature controls
• Customizable seating and wheelchair accessibility
• Freedom to sit, stand, and move as needed
• Tactile sensory engagement items
CONNECT YOUR OWN ASSISTED LISTENING DE
VICE
Handheld and headphone devices are available at the Access Concierge desk at Patron Services.
If you have your own Bluetooth-enabled hearing device, you can connect your device directly to our sound by following the steps below.
STEP 1
Scan this QR code to connect to our hearing assist WIFI network.
STEP 2
Scan this QR code to download the ListenWifi App. Open the app and select your theater.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE SEE AN USHER OR VISIT THE ARTS ACCESS CONCIERGE DESK AT PATRON SERVICES.
ORDINARY JOBS,
EXTRAORDINARY TALENT: The Heart & Passion of Local Theater
MEET BRAD GOETZ
One of the most remarkable aspects of community theater is the people—neighbors, friends, and familiar faces—who bring stories to life on stage and work tirelessly behind the scenes. They might play leading roles under the spotlight or lend their hands to sets, costumes, and props. Offstage, they’re just as likely to be your dentist, electrician, or mailman.
Take Brad Goetz, for example, who plays Max in the upcoming production of The Play That Goes Wrong at The Naples Players (TNP). Brad is not only a talented performer but also a professional artist, business owner, and—believe it or not—your friendly neighborhood mailman. In fact, he delivers mail to The Naples Players, proving that you don’t have to look far to find stars in your own community.
Brad (center) performing at TNP in The Dining Room in 2004
These individuals dedicate countless hours of time, talent, and energy to create the shows we love to watch. It’s this blend of passion and commitment that makes community theater so special and so close to home.
A transplant from Seattle, Brad moved to the Naples area nearly 20 years ago. His diverse background includes serving in the military, consulting with light industrial and manufacturing companies, building furniture and motorcycles, writing for plays and musicals, and creating magic shows. He’s even scripted a haunted house production with a cast of 50. At one time, in a single year, he performed in five shows with a number of local theaters, including The Naples Players. He even directed one of the shows.
“I’ve always loved music and theater,” said Brad. “Writing comes easily to me. I wrote a six-book nature series before I entered first grade.”
As he completed school and started working, his life took him away from the arts. After a break of more than 10 years, Brad is jumping back in. “I really enjoy film and theater. I love this form of communications. It can deeply impact an audience.”
While he did not study theater in school, he has a massive library and studies on his own.
“I like the work of it,” said Brad. “For many actors and others involved in a production, it is about the attention—the adulation. Fame is not super appealing to me. I am always about the show, and how I can help make it the very best I can be for our audience.”
Brad is excited to get back on stage with The Naples Players after a 12-year hiatus and is
I love this form of communications. It can deeply impact an audience.
–BRAD GOETZ
Brad (right) reherases a scene from The Play that Goes Wrong with Kit FitzSimons
BRAD GOETZ
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diligently preparing for his role as Max. “I was attracted to play Max because he is complicated, with two different characters – it is a difficult and technical role. In the play, Max is not a very good actor. It is actually challenging to perform as a bad actor when you have acting talent.”
“The Naples Players has more capabilities and is better staffed than many professional theaters I’ve worked with. And the renovated theater with new state-of-theart sound and lighting have added to my excitement to return. I also simply enjoy the people involved. I believe this theater provides excellent productions, with their amazing quality quite often measuring up to the national tour groups. It is an honor to return to do my little part to continue moving our beloved community theater to the next level.”
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
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
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!
READERS THEATRE @ TNP
What is Readers Theatre? Readers Theatre performances are a much more intimate and relaxed experience for the audience and performers. They feature a series of both full-length and one-act plays, dramas, and classic works performed with scripts in hand and without props or costumes. Performances are an evening of play readings chosen, directed, and cast by the volunteer Readers Theatre committee. We welcome you to join us at one of these future performances. Tickets are $25 each and available at the Box Office or online.
SUNDAY
January 26, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Join us for a presentation of five winning scripts from the 2024 New Play Festival. The focus is on the written word. Enjoy an evening of play readings chosen, directed, and casted by the volunteer Readers Theatre Committee.
SUNDAY
March 9, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Five one-act plays bring us the hilarity brought about by chance encounters. Join us for a night of amusement and fun while watching a series of one-act plays, dramas, and classic works performed with scripts in hand and without props or costumes.
VISUALIZING
During our 70th season in 2023-2024, we relocated our entire operation off-site to complete the $22 million renovation project that you’re sitting in now. It would have beeen easier to close our doors for a season, but the shift into offsite locations helped broaden our reach and expand our offerings to an even wider audience within our community.
PERFORMANCES
100%
175 performances
25,783 tickets sold
85% of all shows sold out held off-site due to renovations
EDUCATION & ACCESS
6,322 participants
46 community partners
276 Arts Access classes
1,876 hours of instruction
VOLUNTEERS
30+
590 volunteers
50,716 hours logged positions for volunteers both on and off stage
OUR IMPACT
I have been truly amazed at the fantastic job TNP did this year in providing a full season of entertaining and moving productions even with the circumstances of construction and off-site venues TNP faced.
- KEVIN KENNEALLY, TNP PATRON
91% Programs & Operations
Fundraising & Administration EXPENSES
9%
REVENUES
Ticket Sales (27%)
Program Fees (10%)
Concessions & Misc (4%)
Individual Donors (42%)
Grants & Corporate Sponsorships (17%)
CELEBRATING OUR DONORS
NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 15, 2024
Please join us in thanking these donors who gave between November 1 and December 15, 2024. Gifts made today will be celebrated in a future issue of TNP Backstage.
Christine Agri
Anonymous Donations
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Gregory Balabushka
Charles & Karen Bang
Marina Barone
George & Karen Biernesser
Joyce Brownlee
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Linda Cain
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Carol Carfang
Victor & Patti Caroli
Karen Carr
Carol Carter
Jimmy Caudle
Robert & Rosemary Chersi
Teresa Chilian
City Of Naples
Ed & Sandi Cleary
Timothy Colligan
Amy Cooper
Chris Corapi
Collier County
Aldo D’Acunzo
Ann Daly & Francis Trombly
Rhonda Davis & Harvey Fireman
Virginia Dudenhoeffer
Elizabeth Dugan
Linda Duggan
Kerry & Maegan Dustin
Ken Eastlack
Lori Elder
Glen Engelmann
Joan Engstrom
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Gene & Kelly Fernandez
Renee Feury
John & Shawn Fiore
Gail Flagel
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Carla Grieve
Steve Hall
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The Hauber Foundation
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Keith Hynes
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Russell Jones
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JoAnn Katski
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Edward Lanigan
Tony & Moira Lardakis
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Patricia Leikhim
John & Daniela Leone
Jack & Mary Beth Lindung
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RECENT DONOR APPRECIATION
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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
BY
HENRY LEWIS, JONATHAN SAYER & HENRY SHIELDS
Presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service under license from Mischief Worldwide Ltd.
The Mischief Production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG was originally produced on the West End Stage by Kenny Wax & Stage Presence and on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, J.J. Abrams, Kenny Wax & Stage Presence
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG was first presented by Mischief Theatre under the title The Murder Before Christmas on December 4th, 2012, at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields © 2012, 2014 Mischief Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, the “Falling G” logo device, Mischief, and Mischief Theatre are trademarks of Mischief Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.
For Mischief Worldwide Ltd.: Directors: Mark Bentley, Jonathan Burke, Henry Lewis, Kenny Wax; Executive Director: Jo Danvers Marketing Manager: Harry Lockyear; Production & Administrative Assistant: Minoli De Silva; Exclusive Agent for Literary Rights: Nicki Stoddart, United Agents LLP, London
DIRECTOR BRYCE ALEXANDER
SCENIC DESIGNER PATRICK NIEMI
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR KATIE CROSS
COSTUME DESIGNER MOLLIE BERMAN
COSTUME CO-DESIGNER CALLIE HARTEL
STAGE MANAGER KENZIE CURRIE
LIGHTING DESIGNER EVAN CARLSON
SOUND DESIGNER JOSHUA D. REID
PROPERTIES DESIGNERS AMY HUGHES & ESTHER SNYDER DRAMATURGS RICKI BAKER & PATRICIA PUIA
EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRYCE ALEXANDER
KIZZIE THEATER • JANUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 16, 2025
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com).
THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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)
ACTS & SCENES
The action takes place on the opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production of The Murder at Haversham Manor by Susie H. K. Brideswell. Present day.
CREW
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER .................................................................................. ANNA TIPTON
FIGHT CAPTAIN ...................................................................................................... COLE BUTCHER
DECK MANAGER ..................................................................................................... ANNIE HENNEN
BACKSTAGE CREW ..................
ELECTRICIANS .......................
SHERLAY CAJUSTE, SARAH GAMBLIN, ISHA JEAN CHARLES, ABBY SPIKER
LLOYD ADAMS, ALYSSA BRADSHAW, RIAH CRUTCHFIELD, DYLAN TURNER
LIGHT BOARD OPERATORS ........................................................ JEANNINE HEDBERG, CORDIA STROM
SOUND BOARD OPERATORS .............................................
EVANGELINA BUENDIA, BRADY PATTERSON
CARPENTER ............................................................................................................... RYAN HORST
COSTUME CONSTRUCTION & CARE ...........................................
GWEN BETTINI, STEPHANIE FOWLE, SANDY L o PRESTI, JEAN SNYDER, CHERYL WILLIG
SCENIC PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION ................ IAN COCKLIN, SERGIO DUQUE, ED EZRINE, JOE FEMIA, TAMMY HARRIS, SANDY KEELER, JOHN LANE, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, TRACY ROSEN, TODD SCOVILLE, JANE SHUB, JEFF SMITH, MARY TAYLOR, MICHAEL TROOP, MJ WANN, FRED WILLIG
Multi-talented Trio
At opening night of the original London production of The Play That Goes Wrong in England in 2012, an unusual thing happened: all three of the playwrights were in the cast!
That’s right. Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields each played one of the zany characters in their own play. Performances of the comedy, created by Britain’s Mischief Theatre company, was chock full of authors. And interestingly, the three creators have all performed in both British and American productions of the play.
The multi-dimensional involvement of these three – creation and performance - helped shape its distinctive comedic style, characterized by physical comedy, slapstick humor, and a play-within-a-play format where everything that can go wrong does.
When The Play That Goes Wrong was brought to Broadway in 2017, Lewis, Sayer, and Shields reprised their roles, sharing their comedic timing and understanding of the material to American audiences. Their participation in both the West End and Broadway productions certainly underscored their commitment to the play, but it also ensured that its humor and essence were preserved from one side of the ocean to the other.
Their performances in both countries contributed significantly to the play’s international success. And the trio’s ability to engage with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic highlighted the universal appeal of their comedy and the timeless nature of the mishaps and chaos onstage.
The cross-cultural performances added an extra layer of authenticity and expertise to each production, making The Play That Goes Wrong a beloved theatrical phenomenon globally.
FA RCE SLA P S T ICK?
Uh Oh – It’s BOTH!
We think we know; in fact, most of us are certain that we know. We’ve been exposed to slapstick and farce in comedy for most of our lives. In film, theater, television….think Milton Berle, Jackie Gleason, the Three Stooges…and on and on and on.
But, strictly speaking, there’s a real difference between the two, and each is characterized by unique comedic elements that captivate us in different ways.
SLAPSTICK has its roots in physical comedy and exaggerated actions. It relies heavily on pratfalls, visual gags, and absurd situations to generate laughter. The humor usually comes from the characters’ physical mishaps and the sheer outrageousness of their goofy predicaments. Slapstick emphasizes the visual and kinetic aspects of comedy. Think pies in the face, slipping on banana peels, doors opening and closing, and more!
FARCE , on the other hand, relies on intricate, fast-paced plots that are chock-ablock with mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and chaotic situations. Farce places a premium on witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and intricate staging. The humor in farce often comes from the characters’ attempts to navigate a complex web of misunderstandings. Timing and precision in delivery are key to successful farce, and the rapid pace keeps us amused and engaged. Farce is designed to tickle the audience’s intellect as well as their funny bone.
The Play That Goes Wrong offers both!
While the pace, crazy situations, misunderstandings, pratfalls, and misadventures with the set and lighting will keep us laughing, listen, too, for the clever mispronunciations and puns. They’re more subtle, to be sure, but they add immeasurably to the fun.
The Naples Players – SWFL’s Favorite Local Theatre.
Photo: Naples Creative.
CAST BIOS
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
CHRISTIAN CONN (Dennis) is so grateful to have the opportunity to participate in this production alongside amazing talent. Christian started his theatre journey with TNP’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Darcy) and continued onward with TNP’s Harvey (Wilson). He would like to thank the love of his life, Sydney, as well as the numerous family and friends who have been extremely supportive of this newfound addiction, theatre.
JAMES DUGGAN (Jonathan) has directing credits including Erasure and Playwriting 101 for TNP’s Readers Theatre and assistant directing These Shining Lives. Acting credits include: Charles/Blithe Spirit, Bernard/Don’t Dress for Dinner, Roger and Omar/Maple and Vine, Mr. Hilton/Coney Island Christmas, Ellard/The Foreigner, and Garry and Roger/Noises Off. James studied acting with the New Theatre Conservatory in Boston and Shakespeare and Company in Lenox, Massachusetts. Some of his favorite roles include: Max/Lend Me A Tenor, Mike Talman/Wait Until Dark, Chris Keller/All My Sons, Jimmy Zoole/P.S. Your Cat Is Dead , and Tartuffe/Tartuffe James would like to thank everyone involved in this production and TNP for their continuous support.
KIT
FITZSIMONS (Chris) has found his way to TNP by way of the improv communities of Chapel Hill, NC & Atlanta, GA & Naples, FL. He teaches improv to all ages at TNP (and you should 100% come to the Improv Drop-in the last Saturday of every month). You can also see him performing with Stage 2 Improv, or hosting Trivia Nights, both of which go much better than this.
SARAH GAMBLIN (Swing) started volunteering with TNP during their production of The Sound of Music in Spring 2023. Since then, she has been a part of six other TNP productions, both onstage and off. Additionally, her Naples theater family continued to grow this year as she branched out with The Studio Players for their production of Bus Stop in Spring 2024. She wants to thank the TNP community for reintroducing her to the joys of theater as well as her family for their energy, love and support. She hopes you enjoy the show and come back for the next!
BRAD GOETZ (Max) also known in Europe as Baron Braderik Von Goetz, has done many things in many places. While offstage, he enjoys spending time sitting atop a large throne constructed from the many awards, trophies, medals, and underwear he’s received for his performances. He is also a master of all matter and energy. Kneel before Braderik.
ERICA JONES (Annie) is here to celebrate all the ways life can go wrong—with humor and grace. A double graduate of Vanderbilt University, holding degrees in psychology and education, Erica brings a unique blend of insight into human behavior and the art of learning to her performances. By day, she develops educational programs for children at Youth Haven, and by night, she channels her passion for performance, finding creative release on stage. This is her third production with TNP, and she’s grateful for the opportunity to play, create, and bring her joy to The Play that Goes Wrong.
TINA MORONI (Sandra) 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, 42nd Street, and White Christmas. When not on stage, she works in molecular science at a reference oncology lab, and dabbles in wiggery. She thanks TNP for giving her so many opportunities to be a part of this community.
MICHAEL SANTOS (Robert) has been teaching and performing improv for over 15 years now. He currently co-owns the Southwest Florida comedy company Stage 2 Improv with his wife, Judith. Having performed at numerous theaters, restaurants, and country clubs, Mike has also taught improv workshops for several local businesses. Other recent performing credits include: Rocco/Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding and East/Almost, Maine at The Naples Players.
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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS
BRYCE ALEXANDER (Director) is thrilled to lead the exemplary team at TNP. As a result of Bryce’s dedication to the SWFL community demonstrated through his work at The Naples Players, Bryce was called the “Champion of the Arts” by Gulfshore Life Magazine in 2020, and “Man of the Year” in 2021. He was also named one of Collier County’s Top 100 most influential business leaders by Naples Illustrated in 2022, 2023, and 2024; and listed in Gulfshore Business’ “40 Under 40” in 2022. In the community, Bryce is a member of the Advisory Council for Leadership Collier at the Naples Chamber of Commerce and was the Chair of the Collier County Emergency Medical Authority. His wife, Katie, continues to serve as the foundation of his success.
MOLLIE BERMAN (Costume Designer) After graduating with her MFA from FSU, Mollie joined the creative team for Disney Parks Live Entertainment as well as freelanced as a designer in the Orlando area. Previous TNP design credits include A Christmas Story; Rumors; Laugh, Cry, Pee, Repeat!; The Fantasticks; The Marvelous Wonderettes; The Sound of Music; Mary Poppins; Blithe Spirit; The Wedding Singer; Footloose; Yours, Truly; Bye Bye Birdie; and She Loves Me. She has designed for TheatreWorks Florida, Mad Cow Theatre and Florida State University. Mollie has previously worked at Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Williamstown Theatre Festival and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. She would like to thank her friends, family, and husband Reece for their unending support and encouragement.
EVAN CARLSON (Lighting Designer) Based out of Kalamazoo Michigan, Evan is the Professor of Lighting Design for Western Michigan University and is excited to be joining his colleagues and the alumni at The Naples Players for this production. As a designer Evan believes in the power of storytelling through lighting and the connection of actor, audience, stage, and story. Evan has worked in collaboration with Grand Rapids Opera, Weston Theater Company, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, Kentucky Opera, and City Gospel Mission.
KATIE CROSS (Assistant Director) was raised in Colorado and received her BFA in Theater Performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her theater credits include Sweet & Lucky (Denver Center/Third Rail Productions); The Tempest and Twelfth Night (Colorado Shakespeare Festival); In Flight: The Story of Sabine Van Dam (Gulfshore Playhouse Outreach); Art Dog (Denver Children’s Theater); and Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Emerald Coast Theater Company). Film credits include Life’s Rewards (Amazon Prime) and Belleville Cop (Netflix.) She has been a teaching artist for all ages for the last decade, and currently teaches performance classes at The Naples Players.
KENZIE CURRIE (Stage Manager) currently serves as the Chief of Staff at The Naples Players. She holds a degree in Integrated Strategic Communications and Theatre Arts from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and has previously contributed her skills at renowned institutions like Children’s Theatre Company in Minnesota, Millbrook Playhouse in Pennsylvania, and Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Illinois. Kenzie is passionate about continuing to demonstrate the way theater can change the foundations of a community - and is honored to serve Collier County by doing so.
CALLIE HARTEL (Costume Co-Designer) is a recent graduate from Colorado State University where she completed a B.S. in apparel design. She spent the summer working at The Cincinnati Opera and now is very excited and grateful to be joining TNP as the costume intern for the season. She has already learned so much and is looking forward to the rest of the season.
AMY HUGHES (Properties Director) is excited to be propping such an amazing production. Amy is mostly known for her credits on stage in shows such as Marian/The Music Man and Mona/Chicago. 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.
PATRICK NIEMI (Scenic Designer) is currently the Technical Director for the School of Theatre and Dance at Western Michigan University. Patrick joined WMU in the fall of 2005 after a ten-year career at Chicago’s renowned Goodman Theatre in Chicago, leaving the role of Shop Foreman. At WMU, Patrick oversees all scenic technical production while teaching stagecraft classes, where he shares his extensive knowledge of scenic construction, shop safety protocols, and technical design with aspiring theater professionals. Throughout his time at WMU, Patrick has been involved in helping young artists develop the skills and dedication to succeed in creating their work. The pride of helping students go on to successful careers and seeing alumni on the Broadway awards shows is one of the best feelings in the world. In his off time, Patrick enjoys model trains and camping. Patrick holds a Journeyman’s card with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local No. 2 and a B.F.A. in design and technical theatre from Central Michigan University.
CREATIVE TEAM BIOS
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 Rent & La Boheme (Atlanta Opera), 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 Tours), 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 Award, L.A. Ovation Award, L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award, Connecticut Critics Circle Award. Full credentials listed at ReidSoundDesign.com
ESTHER SNYDER (Properties) enjoys the thrill of the thrift shop hunt and searching for weird things online. Previous prop credits include It’s a Wonderful Life; The Dining Room; Something Rotten!; She Loves Me; The Great Gatsby; Lost in Yonkers; Always a Bridesmaid; Marjorie Prime; Kalamazoo; Rapture, Blister, Burn; Sister Act; The Rocky Horror Show; Catch Me If You Can; A Sleeping Country; Legally Blonde; Noises Off ; and Distracted . While this show is food-free, it has definitely provided its own set of challenges! She thanks the many TNP volunteers for their work on this production, whether they be onstage or off. HEY! DON’T TOUCH THAT!
ANNA TIPTON (Assistant Stage Manager) TNP credits include Almost, Maine (Assistant Stage Manager), 42nd Street (Assistant Stage Manager), 42nd Street Teen (Assistant Stage Manager), and Laugh, Cry, Pee, Repeat (Running Crew).
SPECIAL THANKS
DESIGNS
Life in Naples Life in Naples
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.
Thank You TO OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS
This past season 590 volunteers donated 50,716 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.
500+ HOURS
JamieLynn Bucci
Jody Cameron
Jillian Keith
Hannah Klein
Sydney Miller
Gia Provinzino
Patricia Puia
Matthew Schwabauer
David Shaffer
Vanessa Tarabocchia
Michael Troop
Aseem Upadhyay
Lorelai Vega
Jack Weld
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
2023-2024 SEASON
250 - 499 HOURS
Gwen Bettini
Brian Boland
Jules Branche
Rex Burns
Joseph Byrne
Braxton Cabrera
Jack Cole
Christian Conn
Kelsey Coss
Jordan Crawford
Scott Davis
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
James Corsica
Aldo D’Acunzo
Alanna Dachille
Maria Delvillar
Christian Dinsmore
Victoria Duck
Jake Fattibene
Frankie Federico
Joseph Femia
Marcus Fuller
Sarah Gamblin
Austin Gardner
Jordan Gersbach
Carolina Grau
Riley Hart
Ed Ezrine
Elizabeth Feins
Elizabeth Fincher
Stephanie Fowle
Mitch Frank
Shelley Gothard
Debra Gulinello
Lisa Gunn
Tammy Harris
Jennifer Hart
Marilyn Hilbert
Denise Hoeflich
Madeleine Howe
Ruth Johnson
Kip Jones
John Kamp
Giszelle Kirton
Val Kuffel
Joan Laughlin
Nancy Hayer
Jeannine Hedberg
Amy Hughes
Damian Ivanov
Ashley Kosten
Olivia LaChance
Jennifer Mance
Elizabeth Marcantonio
Eduardo Marin
Lila Mastro
Alex Minarik
Steve Lee
Sandy LoPresti
Russel Loyet
Madison Mance
Ray Marasco
John McKerrow
Yuliana Mercado
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
Adler Monpremier
Kelly Rossberg
Roseann Ruggiero
Judy Scribner
Jean Snyder
Fredley Sylvain
Kenny Tran
Ciarán Welch
Cynthia Sepich
Jane Shub
Jeff Smith
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
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
2023-2024
SEASON
25-99 HOURS
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
Frances 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
Pat Pollok
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
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-Mc-
cartney
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
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
STAFF & LEADERSHIP
2024-2025 SEASON
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ALAN JAFFE
President
DENNY GLASS Vice President
OTTO IMMEL
Secretary
BOB UEK Treasurer
PEGGY MONSON Immediate Past President
TED BILL
GEORGE D’ANGELO
JOAN DiLILLO
BRUCE GRAEV
TNP STAFF (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
BRYCE ALEXANDER
Executive Artistic Director/CEO
MOLLIE BERMAN Director of Costumes
JULES BRANCHE Volunteer Manager
COLE BUTCHER
Production Stage Manager/ Internship Director
PAMELA LARKIN CARUSO Director of Volunteer Advancement
JOHN COOPER Front of House Associate
KENZIE CURRIE Chief of Staff
DOREN DANIS Chief Financial Officer
JAMES DUGGAN Director of Patron Services
ADAM FASANO House Manager
CINDY FINEGAN Front of House Associate
CHARLES FORNARA Artistic Director - Music
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA Artistic Director - Dance
AMY HUGHES Props Director
LUKE JACONIS Box Office Manager
ROBIN BACHE GRAY
TERRY LIBBY
PAT POLLOK
KELLEY GERAGHTY
PRICE
NANCY RIBORDY
LANDON LIBBEY Front of House Associate
CHRISTINE MASTRANGELO Food & Beverage Manager
TAYLOR MATTHEWS Company Stage Manager
MARY ANNE McKERROW Resident Costume Designer
JULIE MEDRANO Assistant Director of Education
DAN MILLER Assistant House Manager
SUMMER PLISKOW Director of Arts Access
CRAIG PRICE Director of Community Enrichment
JEN PRICE Director of Education
DAN RAMIREZ Front of House Associate
THOMAS RICHARDSON Marketing Coordinator
CHRIS RILEY Director of Lighting
KAT ZAGEL
BETH PETRUNOFF City Liaison
ELIZABETH W. ROUNTREE, CFRE Director of Advancement
DAYNE SABATOS Lead Draper/Costume Shop Foreman
MIKE SANTOS Resident Scenic Designer & Artist
GAETJENS (SCOTT) SIMEON Accounting Assistant
ESTHER SNYDER Executive Assistant to the CEO
LORA TAJARI Front of House Associate
BRADLEY VAN HOUTEN Director of Sound
JASON WAGAMAN Technical Director
2024-25 INTERNS
MARIAH CRUTCHFIELD Lighting Intern
CALLIE HARTEL Costumes Intern
ANNIE HENNEN Stage Management Intern
ISLA HOFFMANN Scenic Intern
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