Creative Team Bryce Alexander ( Director) has worked at
theatres around the country including the Guthrie Theatre, Denver Center Theatre Company, Colorado Shakes, At-Hand NYC, and many more. With a reputation in community engagement, accessible programming, organizational development, and high-quality production standards, he has ushered TNP into the next generation. Since joining The Naples Players five years ago, the organization has more than doubled annual subscriptions; served 30% more students per year; seen significant gains in contributions; initiated a “wellness through the arts” program that serves many historically underserved populations through theatre and improv therapy; offers “sensory friendly” productions throughout the season; and started a major movement in partnerships with other community non-profits and business around Greater Naples. Dot Auchmoody ( C o s t um e D e s i g n e r ) i s celebrating her 19th season as the Resident Costume Designer for The Naples Players. This has been a season like no other to say the least. In spite of all the challenges that we have faced, it has brought home to all of us that we are a family. We are thankful for the volunteers that have helped in this difficult time and for those who couldn't join us but sent their encouragement. A special shout out to Bryce and the Board of Directors for their leadership in helping us keep involved in this community we love.
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Alivia Cross (she/hers) ( A sst. Stage Manager) is a stage manager and scenic artist hailing from Maine who r e c e n t l y m o ve d t o t h e Naples area. Calendar Girls is Alivia’s first show with The Naples Players and she is glad to be a part of the team. As a recent graduate of Wheaton College with a degree in Technical Theatre, she is proud to be back in the theatre industry after a year-long reprieve. In addition to her ASM position, Alivia enjoys volunteering in the scene shop at The Naples Players. Kenny Duecker (Assoc. Scenic Designer) is very excited to finally open Calendar Girls! He is currently a senior studying Scenic Design at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He would like to thank Madeline, Todd, Mike, Chase, and all the volunteers who help put this show together! Dan Granke ( Intimacy Director) is a Director, Fight Director, and Intimacy Director based in Tampa, FL. Their Intimacy Direction has appeared at Urbanite Theatre, Tampa Repertory Theatre, American Stage, Opera Orlando, and St. Petersburg Opera. They are certified as an Intimacy Director with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators.
CALENDAR GIRLS
