Creative Team Biographies

Creative Team

Bryce Alexander

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

Dot Auchmoody

(Costume Designer) is 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.

Alivia Cross

Alivia Cross

(she/hers) (Asst. Stage Manager) is a stage manager and scenic artist hailing from Maine who recently moved to the 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

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

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.

Robin Bache Gray

Robin Bache Gray

(Asst. Director) returns to The Naples Players in a new role and is thrilled to be back involved in LIVE Theater!!! Previously, she has worked backstage on many of TNP’s productions - most notably Legally Blonde and Chicago - along with being seen onstage as Mrs. Michaelis in The Great Gatsby. Thank you to Bryce A. and TNP for this opportunity to develop additional theater skills. Many thanks to my husband who supports my interests and keeps things together at home. I love you, B!

Nancy Hayer

Nancy Hayer

(Asst. Stage Manager) While intending to buy a ticket for The Great Gatsby, Nancy instead decided to become more involved in the theater and volunteer. She has served as backstage run crew for The Great Gatsby, and She Loves Me, dresser for Making God Laugh, and assistant stage manager for Yours, Truly.

Nicholas Hernandez

Nicholas Hernandez

(Sound Designer) is the current sound intern for the spring season at The Naples Players. He has worked on Footloose, The Sound of Music, Chicago, and The Music Man. He is very thankful for the opportunity to assist with sound design from The Naples Players’ staff and especially Bradley Van Houten. This is his last production as the sound intern. Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show!

Maya Kleinsorge

Maya Kleinsorge

(she/hers) (Stage Manager) is thankful to be back for Calendar Girls. She was recently seen as an ASM for Footloose with TNP. Currently Maya is also an Administrative Intern for Gulfshore Playhouse during the day; and she recently worked as Company Manager and House Manager at Peterborough Players in 2019. She is a recent graduate of Michigan State University where she acquired a BFA in Advertising and two minors in Theatre and Arts & Cultural Management. Maya would not be here without the gracious support of her family and friends! mayakleinsorge.com

Judi Masciarelli

Judi Masciarelli

(Properties) joined the many volunteers at The Naples Players in 2014, assisting in the scene shop. Combining her graphic arts background, interior design and love for transforming unique bargains, she found her niche in the props area and has worked on productions including Young Frankenstein, My Fair Lady, Miracle on 34th Street, Oklahoma, The Music Man and Bell, Book and Candle, Guys & Dolls, White Christmas, and She Loves Me. Originally from Gloucester, MA, Judi enjoys Naples and TNP with her author husband, Jim.

Madeline Pursell

Madeline Pursell

(Scenic Designer) is a New York based designer. Credits: The Great Gatsby (The Naples Players), Cabaret (Players Guild of Leonia), Peter and the Starcatcher (The Naples Players, Assoc.), West Side Story (Players Guild of Leonia, Assoc.), Ripcord (The Naples Players, Asst.), and Young Jean Lee's Safety Net (NYU/TSOA, Asst.). Assistant Designer for Studio HIP Lan dscape Architecture. Graduate of NYU Tisch Drama Production & Design Studio. She would like to thank Mike, Chase, and all the scene shop volunteers for their hard work putting this show together.

Davis Vande Steeg

Davis Vande Steeg

Davis Vande Steeg (Lighting Designer) is returning to The Naples Players for his debut as a designer for Calendar Girls. Prior to working with us, he was last season's Lighting Intern working under Craig Walck where he designed and co-designed numerous shows including; Escanaba in da Moonlight, Making God Laugh, Bye Bye Birdie, and She Loves Me. Having graduated from Iowa State University in 2019, Davis is looking to pursue a master's degree in Lighting Design in the fall of 2022.