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DEC 8&9 Naples City Council has approved The Naples Players’ (TNP) holiday production of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play to be performed downtown in Cambier Park. Sponsored by Transcend Capital Advisors, this holiday classic will run for two nights only - December 8th and 9th, 2023. It’s Christmas Eve in 1946. An energetic buzz fills the studio as a cast of actors prepare for their performance of It’s a Wonderful Life with a live, listening audience - you! Described by Chicago Sun-Times as “One of the best holiday shows around. This is a fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption,” It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is based on the classic 1946 holiday movie with a clever twist: the production is staged as a live radio broadcast. Seven actors will bring more than 40 different characters to life to share the story of George Bailey, a generous and small-town man who has become too downcast and tired to continue living. It will take the help of a lovable guardian angel, Clarence, to show George a journey of redemption, proving that “no one is a failure who has friends.” Don’t miss out on the show that The Chicago Tribune stated is, “a well-loved tale told with style, charm and a heart so big it could burst the ribcage of the harshest Grinch.” and called, “a fresh theatrical context that creates just the right kind of retro warmth. If you cry every time you see the movie, you’ll be blubbering away right on cue...Guaranteed.” Performed for two nights only at 8pm on December 8th and 9th, 2023, It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play will be presented outdoors in Cambier Park while The Naples Players’ historic 5th Avenue South building undergoes a $21 million renovation. General tickets are $49, and season ticket holders are offered a price of $39. Those interested can visit NaplesPlayers.org anytime or call the TNP Box Office at (239) 263-7990.
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THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES WRITTEN & CREATED BY
ROGER BEAN
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS BY
VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS BY
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED FOR
BRIAN WILLIAM BAKER ORCHESTRATIONS BY MICHAEL BORTH
ROGER BEAN & BRIAN WILLIAM BAKER
THE NEW YORK STAGE BY DAVID ELZER, ROGER BEAN & PETER SCHNEIDER
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES premiered at Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Joseph Hanreddy, Artistic Director and Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director. DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
MUSIC DIRECTOR
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA
SCENIC DESIGN
MICHAEL SANTOS
STAGE MANAGER
CHARLES FORNARA
COSTUME DESIGN
MOLLIE BERMAN
TAYLOR MATTHEWS
LIGHTING DESIGN
CHRIS RILEY
PROPERTIES COORDINATOR
SOUND DESIGN
BRADLEY VAN HOUTEN
DRAMATURGS
AMY HUGHES
RICKI BAKER & PATRICIA PUIA
EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
BRYCE ALEXANDER
NAPLES UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: BEVERLY HALL
NOVEMBER 9-26, 2023 SPECIAL THANKS TO:
DREW ATTANASIO PHOTOGRAPHY THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH BROADWAY LICENSING, LLC. (WWW.BROADWAYLICENSING.COM) NOTE TO AUDIENCE: THE VIDEOTAPING OR AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW AND AN ACTIONABLE FEDERAL OFFENSE. OUR MARVELOUS MUSIC Music Clearance by Rubicon II Music Clearance, Burbank, CA.VAll Songs Used By Permission. All Rights Reserved. All International Copyrights Secured.
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FEATURE STORY
MEET
ERICA SAMPLE
& ADAM FASANO By Jillian Keith and Lauren Speirs
Let’s catch a dream! L-O-V-E: that spells love! Recently, Erica Sample, cast as Suzy in The Marvelous Wonderettes, had her dream wedding to volunteer and box office associate, Adam Fasano. Not only did the two meet and become friends here at The Naples Players (TNP), but their wedding featured lots of regulars as bridesmaids, groomsmen, and even the officiant! Originally a KidzAct performer, Erica Sample now volunteers as a performer, assists director/ choreographer Dawn Lebrecht Fornara on mainstage shows, and directs and choreographs children’s productions. When Adam Fasano first walked into her life - and TNP - in 2017,
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he was auditioning for The Music Man and Erica was teaching the dance combination. “He caught my eye because he’s a really great dancer. At the end of the audition, he came up to me and shook my hand and said ‘thank you’ – I was impressed with his manners!”
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Adam and Erica were just friends for the year that followed. Adam recalls always trying to engage her in conversation - “I thought she didn’t like me.” Little did he know, Erica had a crush on him the whole time. Despite traveling back and forth from New York City, and being a snowbird at the time, Adam would frequently check in on her. When he returned to Naples the following season, he was auditioning for Guys and Dolls and she was performing in White Christmas. “After auditions, I was sticking around to hang out with her and the staff were saying, ‘Adam you can go home, you’re good.’” She then invited him to see her in White Christmas and things took a turn! “An older gentleman and I were on the waitlist for tickets that night and I remember he told me it was the only night he could see the show. We were waiting by the box office and they called my name for a ticket,” says Adam, “I was about to give him my ticket because I knew it was the only opportunity for him to go and this gentleman put his hand on my shoulder and said, ‘Enjoy your show.’” This kind act from a stranger changed the course of history for Adam and Erica. “Essentially, that night we started dating,” says Erica.
show instead of being in the moment,” remembers Erica, “It was really fun as he was staying for the summer instead of going back to NYC so we were excited. It brought us closer - it was a really special show. Those castmates will be at our real wedding because we were so close.” Fast forward to now and Erica says, “There’s a lot of side stories to tell when talking about our proposal! I love Dawn and Charlie (Charles Fornara, the Music Director of The Marvelous Wonderettes)’s backyard so much, so Adam was waiting for me there after Something Rotten! Teen auditions. My mom and I also own an animal rescue and one of Dawn and Charlie’s neighbors called about rescuing kittens. I had no idea Adam was waiting for me so I went to go talk to the neighbor and it took longer than expected. Charlie came by to get me saying to me (continued on page 20)
Before popping the question in real life, Erica and Adam played opposite each other in Mamma Mia! as Sophie and Sky. “Dawn said, ‘You guys are dating and you have no chemistry.’ Sophie and Sky are totally in love and we just weren’t there yet so we were a bit awkward! We were also trying to concentrate on learning the
If it wasn’t for this place, we would not have met, become friends, and gotten to know each other. – ERICA SAMPLE THE NAPLES PLAYERS
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ERICA & ADAM Continued From Page 19
“She would’ve talked to you forever and ever!” I went back to their house and we took the dogs for a walk to their ‘fairy garden.’ I was not looking cute at all - no makeup, leggings, and my hair in a bun.”
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Finally, back on track with the secret plan, the gang headed toward the garden where Adam was waiting (for what seemed like an eternity). Erica says, “he came out from behind a tree with a rose and said some wonderful things and it’s all a blur after that! Our song was playing and he got down on one knee.”
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She said ‘yes!’ and all of us at TNP could not be happier for this special couple. Erica says, “If it wasn’t for this place, we would not have met, become friends, and gotten to know each other.” Adam adds, “I feel like this place gives people a chance. I struggled with a lot of relationships before Erica. TNP opened the door for me to fall in love again. You’re surrounded by love everywhere you go here - specifically with Dawn and Charlie, but from the whole TNP family as well.”
Fly rail, audio assistant, backstage crew, spotlight operator, board operator...the behind-the-scenes opportunities at TNP are endless!
Congratulations on your wedding, Erica and Adam!
Lend a hand with set construction, demolition, painting, and the occasional prop fabrication. Get your hands dirty and have fun doing it!
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!
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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COSTUME SHOP Assist with repairs, alterations, sewing, ironing, steaming, buttons, hems...you name it! Costumes for every performance are made on site!
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CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) MISSY.................................................................................................................................. JILLIAN KEITH SUZY.....................................................................................................................................ERICA SAMPLE BETTY JEAN........................................................................................................ VANESSA TARABOCCHIA CINDY LOU.......................................................................................................................LINDSEY WALSH SWING..............................................................................................................................GIA PROVINZINO
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES BAND CONDUCTOR/PIANO: CHARLES FORNARA REED
(FLUTE, ALTO SAX, TENOR SAX, BARITONE SAX)
ADAM COSTELLO/JOHN YOAKUM
ELECTRIC GUITAR TIM TORRES
KEYBOARD II JEREMY F. GOODMAN/CYNTHIA DALLAS
DRUMS SEAN STOLLIKER
CREW STAGE MANAGER ............................................................................................... TAYLOR MATTHEWS ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER ................................................................................... HANNAH KLEIN BACKSTAGE CREW ...................................................................................................... MIKE MALAT WIGS .......................................................................................................................... GABY WEGER DRESSERS ........................................................................................ SHELLEY PERRY, GIA PROVINZINO AUDIO ENGINEER .............................................................................................. ADLER MONPREMIER AUDIO ASSISTANT .................................................................................................. JAKE FATTIBENE PROPERTIES ..................................................................... TERRY LIBBY, JENNIFER MANCE, MIKE SANTOS, JEAN SNYDER, JOE TOWNSEND, JASON WAGAMAN COSTUME CONSTRUCTION & CARE ......................................................... JEAN ACKER, GWEN BETTINI, JACK COLE, HANNAH DIAMOND, LINDA FIKES, STEPHANIE FOWLE, CYNTHIA HAAS, JOAN LAUGHLIN, SANDRA LoPRESTI, DIANE MELINO, JUDY SMITH, JEAN SNYDER, MARK VANAGAS, JOAN WILSON SCENIC CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING ......................................... ALDO D’ACUNZO, ED EZRINE, JOE FEMIA, TAMMY HARRIS, SANDY KEELER, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, RICARDO A. RAGO, JANE SHUB, JEFF SMITH, MICHAEL TROOP, MJ WANN
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ACTS, SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT 1: THE PROM (1958) SCENE 1 Mr. Sandman ............................................................................................................................. ENSEMBLE SCENE 2: Sugar and Spice Medley Lollipop ..................................................................................................................................... ENSEMBLE Sugartime ................................................................................................................................. ENSEMBLE SCENE 3 Chipmunk Cheer ..................................................................................................................... ENSEMBLE SCENE 4 Allegheny Moon ....................................................................................................................... ENSEMBLE SCENE 5: Dream Medley All I Have To Do Is Dream ....................................................................................................... ENSEMBLE Dream Lover ............................................................................................................................. ENSEMBLE SCENE 6 Stupid Cupid .................................................................................................................................... SUZY SCENE 7 Lipstick On Your Collar ......................................................................................................... BETTY JEAN SCENE 8 Lucky Lips ................................................................................................................................. CINDY LOU SCENE 9 Secret Love .................................................................................................................................... MISSY SCENE 10: Man Of My Dreams Medley Mr. Lee ............................................................................................................................. MISSY, ENSEMBLE Born Too Late ........................................................................................................................... ENSEMBLE Teacher’s Pet ........................................................................................................................... ENSEMBLE SCENE 11 Ballot Music ............................................................................................................ [PROM QUEEN VOTING] SCENE 12: Goodnight and Goodbye Medley Sincerely ................................................................................................................................... ENSEMBLE Goodnight Sweetheart .......................................................................................................... ENSEMBLE SCENE 13 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me .......................................................................................... SUZY, ENSEMBLE
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ACT 2: THE REUNION (1968) SCENE 14 Heatwave .................................................................................................................................. ENSEMBLE SCENE 15 Mr. Sandman Reprise ............................................................................................................. ENSEMBLE SCENE 16 It’s In His Kiss/Wedding Bell Blues ............................................................................ MISSY, ENSEMBLE SCENE 17 You Don’t Own Me ........................................................................................................ MISSY, ENSEMBLE SCENE 18 With This Ring ............................................................................................................... MISSY, ENSEMBLE SCENE 19 I Only Want To Be With You ................................................................................ BETTY JEAN, ENSEMBLE SCENE 20 That’s When The Tears Start ............................................................................... BETTY JEAN, ENSEMBLE SCENE 21 It’s My Party ........................................................................................................... BETTY JEAN, ENSEMBLE SCENE 22 Son Of A Preacher Man .......................................................................................... CINDY LOU, ENSEMBLE SCENE 23 Leader Of The Pack ................................................................................................ CINDY LOU, ENSEMBLE SCENE 24 Maybe ........................................................................................................................ CINDY LOU, ENSEMBLE SCENE 25: Suzy Medley Maybe I Know .................................................................................................................. SUZY, ENSEMBLE Needle In A Haystack ................................................................................ MISSY, CINDY LOU, BETTY JEAN Rescue Me ........................................................................................................................ SUZY, ENSEMBLE Respect ............................................................................................................................ SUZY, ENSEMBLE SCENE 26 Thank You And Goodnight .................................................................................................... ENSEMBLE
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Virtually anyone who has ever graduated from high school in the United States has a prom story. What’s yours? High school proms go back to the late 19th and early 20th century in the US. and are believed to have evolved from formal debutante balls and college promenades. The word prom is indeed an abbreviation of promenade, referring to a stroll in a public place for pleasure or display. And the word promenade itself comes from the French verb meaning “to walk (leisurely).”
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Would you rather have been with someone else? Would you rather have stayed home?
At first, proms were held at colleges and universities so students could socialize and make connections. By the early 1900s, proms had become a common feature on high school social calendars across the country, gaining in popularity until they became an annual tradition for graduating seniors. Proms typically feature formal attire - tuxedos and gowns - and often feature elaborate decorations, music, dancing, and the crowning of a prom king and queen. Historically, high school proms were a way to introduce young people to formal events and to teach them some etiquette. Today, proms are seen as significant milestones in many students’ lives, symbolizing the end of their high school journey and their transition to adulthood. While specific customs and traditions may vary from school to school and region to region, proms continue to be widely celebrated as memorable, special events.
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ROGER BEAN created the long-running Off-Broadway smash hit The Marvelous Wonderettes (Westside Theatre), along with the sequels Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns, Winter Wonderettes, and Wonderettes: Dream On. Original cast albums for all Wonderettes shows are available from iTunes and Amazon. The Marvelous Wonderettes received the 2007 LA Ovation Award for Best Musical for its record-breaking Los Angeles run and continues to be an audience favorite in regional and amateur theatre companies throughout the country. Mr. Bean’s doo-wop hit Life Could Be A Dream had a record-breaking 12-month run in Los Angeles, receiving the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, the LA Weekly Theatre Award, and the Backstage Garland Award for Outstanding Musical. Mr. Bean wrote and created the popular jukebox musicals Summer of Love, The Andrews Brothers, Route 66, Honky Tonk Laundry, and Why Do Fools Fall In Love?, all currently available through Stage Rights. Additional musicals created by Mr. Bean include Don’t Touch That Dial!, That’s Amoré, and Beach Blanket Bash.
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CAST BIOS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) JILLIAN KEITH (Missy) was most recently seen on stage as Madam/Ensemble in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Anna Mae/Afua in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark and in the ensemble of Something Rotten! She’s 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 cast, crew, and creative team for all of their commitment towards making this show marvelous - hhmmm, hhmmm! GIA PROVINZINO (Swing) is so thankful for this opportunity to continue learning and growing under the direction of the professionals at The Naples Players. She enjoys playing the guitar, singing, dancing, and writing music in her free time. Gia has two songs available to listen to on all music platforms under the artist name Gia Caprice. This is her 7th production with TNP; she was recently seen in The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen as Florika, The Hunchback of Notre Dame in the Ensemble, and was the “Day By Day” and “By My Side” Soloist in Godspell JR. Other credits include Emma in Jekyll & Hyde and Morticia in The Addams Family at CFABS. Gia is so excited for you to see this incredible cast and their marvelous show. ERICA SAMPLE (Suzy) is happy to be back on stage at TNP after recently appear-
ing as Portia in Something Rotten! A Florida native and AMDA graduate, she has directed and choreographed several shows locally, released five original singles, and has her debut album coming soon! You may recognize her as Roxie/Chicago, Sophie/ Mamma Mia!, Judy/White Christmas, Sister Mary Robert/Sister Act at The Naples Players; Maggie/Kinky Boots, and Darlyne/The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater; or Tammy/Escape to Margaritaville and Regina/Rock of Ages at TheatreZone. Up next, catch her at TheatreZone in Home for the Holidays, Little Me, and Bonnie and Clyde!
VANESSA TARABOCCHIA (Betty Jean/Dance Captain) is thrilled to be a part of The Marvelous Wonderettes! With her roots in New Jersey, she has appeared on various stages along the northeastern coast, including Paper Mill Playhouse and Carnegie Hall. A proud alumna of Montclair State University, Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theater. Vanessa’s most recent appearances at TNP include The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Sound of Music where she was featured playing Sister Sophia. Other credits include; Marty Maraschino/Grease, Velma/West Side Story, and Hot Box Girl/Guys & Dolls. Vanessa wants to express her heartfelt gratitude to her family and her partner in crime, Kelly, for their unwavering love and support. Enjoy the show! LINDSEY WALSH (Cindy Lou) is thrilled to bring another exciting musical to the
stage at TNP! Prior to moving to Naples, Lindsey spent 4 years performing at Walt Disney World. For the last few years she has found her second home at TNP. Most recently seen in The Sound of Music, other favorite credits include the Holly/The Wedding Singer, Ariel/Footloose, Ali/Mamma Mia! Endless thanks to my “front row parents” who have never missed a performance in 31 years, and my amazing sister and friends who come out and support me every chance they get. Enjoy the show!
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And the Beat Goes On There have been three sequels to The Marvelous Wonderettes. The first, Winter Wonderettes, was presented in November 2003 at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. The show includes all four girls and places them at Harper’s Hardware where Betty Jean has worked since high school. The girls have created a winter wonderland within the store for the 1968 holiday party. The evening includes some favorite holiday songs, including “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” and “Winter Wonderland.” The second sequel, Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns, premiered at the Laguna Playhouse. In the first act, the four characters are graduating from Springfield High, and the second shows Missy and Mr. Lee’s wedding reception. Songs from the 1950s are featured in the first act and from the 1960s in the second. The third sequel (final installment) of the Wonderettes is Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On. In the first act, the characters perform at their teacher’s retirement party. The second act shows the girls at their 20-year class reunion singing songs from the 1970’s.
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The Jukebox Musical…
revisited Most of us have seen at least one, if not more, of this relatively new theater genre…a stage presentation or film featuring songs of popular music acts. The leads of Jukebox Musicals are typically played by actors singing new renditions of the real artist’s previously recorded songs woven into a dramatic plot—sometimes, but not always, a biographical story about the recording artist(s). A Jukebox Musical is different from a musical revue. The former pairs pre-existing songs with a full-fledged story, while the latter functions as a “greatest hits” showcase for a particular songwriter or era.
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Though Jukebox Musicals had success for years (notably Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story which enjoyed a 13-year run in London’s West End from 1989 – 2003), the huge surge in the popularity of the genre was led by Mamma Mia! which also has been seen as a great introduction to musical theater as it opened a door to younger theatergoers. Sometimes dismissed by “serious” critics and theatergoers, Jukebox Musicals remain hugely popular. Ben Brantley, chief theater critic of The New York Times since 1996, calls himself “a secret fan” of Mamma Mia!, writing that the show, “spoke to the way such songs become the soundtracks of our minds and lives.” And it certainly seems that these so-called “hybrids of pop nostalgia and theatrical sawdust” are here to stay.
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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS MOLLIE BERMAN (Costume Design) is in her fourth season with TNP as Costume Shop Supervisor. After graduating with her MFA from FSU, she joined the creative team for Disney Parks Live Entertainment as well as freelanced as a designer in the Orlando area. Previous design credits include Blithe Spirit; The Wedding Singer; Footloose; Yours, Truly; Bye Bye Birdie; and She Loves Me (TNP). She has designed for TheatreWorks Florida, Mad Cow Theatre and Florida State University. She 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. CHARLES FORNARA (Music Director/Conductor) has music directed over 175 productions, including, at TNP, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Sound of Music, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, Gentleman’s Guide, The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Sister Act, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, The Spitfire Grill, Les Misérables, All Shook Up, 42nd Street and many others, as well as over 20 teen productions for KidzAct. Also in Naples for TheatreZone, he has music directed nearly 40 shows including Rock of Ages, A Little Night Music, The 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 cool band! DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA (Director/Choreographer) is a native of New York and
has served as director and choreographer for TNP’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Sound of Music, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Sister Act, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, Legally Blonde, The Spitfire Grill and 42nd Street, among others, and with KidzAct for many productions, including Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray, Disney’s Camp Rock, Les Misérables and CATS. She has choreographed many shows for TNP, including A Christmas Carol, Gentleman’s Guide, All Shook Up, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Cabaret, and, as a performer, she has been seen in the National Tours of 42nd Street, Seussical the Musical, Anything Goes and Grease. A proud member of Actors’ Equity, she has been seen here in Naples in TheatreZone’s Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy), Stepping Out with Donna McKechnie, Legs Diamond (Kiki) and Hair, among others. Other recent roles include Sheila/A Chorus Line, Sally Bowles, Velma Kelly, Bombalurina/Cats and Ulla/The Producers. Love to husband Chas and her family.
AMY HUGHES (Properties Coordinator) is excited to be propping such an amazing pro-
duction. Amy is mostly known for her credits on stage in shows such as The Music Man as Marian and Chicago as Mona. She is so excited to step into the role of a lifetime as the properties director for The Naples Players and looks forward to an amazingly creative future.
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HANNAH KLEIN (Assistant Stage Manager) is ecstatic to be a part of another production here at The Naples Players. This is only her first year doing theatre. She was in her high school’s productions of Mamma Mia! and All Shook Up. At TNP, she was backstage for A Christmas Carol and was recently the Assistant Stage Manager for Hunchback Teen. She currently attends FGCU where she will eventually transfer to The Savannah College of Art and Design to receive her BFA in Filmmaking. She hopes you enjoy the show and Go Chipmunks!!! TAYLOR MATTHEWS (Stage Manager) is delighted to be stage managing her first production with TNP and could not be more thrilled to be a part of bringing this marvelous musical to all of you! She is a recent graduate from Western Michigan University where she received a BFA in Stage Management. This year she will be joining The Naples Players as the Stage Management Intern and is so excited to get to work with everyone!
MICHAEL SANTOS (Scenic Design) has been working in The Naples Players’ Scene Shop for over 18 years now. Originally from Upstate New York, he received his BFA 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 :-)
CHRIS RILEY (Lighting Design) is the new Director of Lighting and is excited to make his return to designing lights with The Naples Players. He was the lighting intern for TNP during the 2018-2019 season, where he designed shows including Annie JR, Guys and Dolls, and Lost in Yonkers. He’s excited to be back, and can’t wait to once again be part of the team for many, many shows.
BRADLEY VAN HOUTEN (Sound Design) earned his bachelor’s degree in Theatre: Design & Technical Production and Theatre: Stage Management from Western Michigan University. Originally from Michigan, he now calls Florida and The Naples Players home. Since starting with TNP in 2013, Brad has worked on countless productions and has enjoyed seeing how Team Sound has grown over the years. He is especially excited to expand opportunities for involvement in the future as TNP grows. In his off time, you can find Brad working on his Private Pilot’s License or enjoying a walk with his fur baby Malone, a Cocker Spaniel mix who knows just how cute he is.
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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. Last spring we broke 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.
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TIMELINE TO OUR FUTURE! RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
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 five plays at the church before ending the season and returning to our home on 5th Avenue.
MAY 2024 MID-2024
The Kizzie Theater and Jay R. Paul Community Atrium open to the public.
The Price Studio Theater and Tanya & Denny Glass Educational Theater open to the public.
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