FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE
GREG LONGENHAGEN, Producing Artistic Director • CHRIS VERRILL, Executive Director
2025-2026 SEASON
HISTORIC ARCADE THE ATRE • FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT PRESENTS
BY MARK BROWN SPONSORED BY CWC ROOFING AND CAPONE’S COAL FIRED PIZZA, DOWNTOWN SOCIAL HOUSE, IZZY’S FISH & OYSTER, FIRESTONE GRILL ROOM & SKYBAR, CABOS CANTINA, AND THE LODGE
STARRING
VIKI BOYLE*† • JANA DENNING^ • HANNAH EASTON^ • CAROL HALSTEAD* V CRAIG HEIDENREICH*† • GABE HUNYOR^ • CODY KLIMEK^ • ETHAN LEÓN^ WILLIAM McNULTY*† • ATTICUS SHAINDLIN* • DERECK WALTON* • JONATHAN WIENER*
DIRECTOR/DIALECT COACH GREG LONGENHAGEN† SCENIC DESIGNER RICHARD CROWELL†
COSTUME DESIGNER KRISTINA TOLLEFSON***
LIGHTING DESIGNER TODD WREN***†
SOUND DESIGNER KATIE LOWE
STAGE MANAGER JANINE WOCHNA*†
ASST. STAGE MANAGERS JOY BROOKS* SARAH COLATRIANO
Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois Originally produced by the Orlando-UCP Shakespeare Festival, Orlando, Florida, on December 3, 2004, Jim Helsinger, Artistic Director, Mary Ann Dean, Executive Director. †Member of Florida Repertory Theatre’s Ensemble of Theatre Artists • *Member of Actors’ Equity Association **Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
2025-26 GRAND SEASON SPONSORS Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency
Florida Repertory Theatre is a fully professional non-profit LOA/LORT Theatre company on contract with the Actors’ Equity Association that proudly employs members of the national theatrical labor unions.
BY MARK BROWN
STARRING
(in order of appearance)
The Bailiff (Mr. Connolly)......................Gabe Hunyorˆ† Judge Stanchield R. Pearson....V Craig Heidenreich*† Solomon Rothchild..........................Jonathan Wiener*† Ebenezer Scrooge...........................William McNulty*† Bob Cratchit........................................Atticus Shaindlin*† Mrs. Cratchit................................................Jana Denningˆ Fred...................................................................Cody Klimekˆ Sara Wainwright/Mrs. Dilber.......................Viki Boyle*† Jacob Marley............................................Dereck Walton*† Ghost of Christmas Past....................Hannah Eastonˆ Belle.............................................................Carol Halstead*† Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come............Ethan Léonˆ COURTROOM ENSEMBLE Woman in Courtroom....................Dianne Summers*† GREEN YOUTH CAST (2PM—12/3, 12/6, 12/7, 12/10, 12/13, 12/17, 12/21 and 7PM—12/4, 12/9, 12/11, 12/18, 12/20)
TIME & PLACE Christmas Eve, 1844 London The videotaping or audio and/or visual recording of this production is a violation of United States Copyright Law and an actionable federal offense.
THE TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE is performed with a 15-minute intermission.
RUN CREW Deck Crew.......Max Newman Wardrobe Supervisor.......Skylee Vaughn Wardrobe Crew.......Kayleigh Kipper Light Board Operator.......Ash Allred Audio Engineesr.......Braden Downing, Kat Daniels
Serenity Bailey, Lane Free, Sydney McMasters, Deacon Quinn Mendez, Mia Santore
RED YOUTH CAST (2PM—12/12, 12/14, 12/19, 12/20 • 7PM—12/2, 12/3, 12/6, 12/10, 12/13, 12/16, 12/17 and 8PM - 12/5) Nixyn Fridh, Jackson Halliburton, Izy Sedorchuk, Jack R. Wade, Suvanee Wood
UNDERSTUDIES Fred, Bob Cratchit, Bailiff.......Ethan Leónˆ Solomon Rothchild, Jacob Marley.......Cody Klimekˆ Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas Yet to Come, Judge Pearson.......Gabe Hunyorˆ Female Swing.......Patrice Eakmanˆ
PROJECTION/VOICE of FAN Patrice Eakman
†Member of Florida Repertory Theatre’s Ensemble of Theatre Artists. See page 27 for the entire ensemble.
* The Actors & Stage Manager employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
ˆEquity Membership Candidate **
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°Member of the Choreographers Guild
WHO’S WHO VIKI BOYLE (Sarah Wainwright/ Mrs. Dilber) is a 48-year veteran of New York and regional theatre, film, and TV. Her New York credits at Roundabout, MCC, Primary Stages, and American Globe Theaters include her own works The Whole Truth, winner of the Samuel French Short Play Series, and Term Limit for which she won the top prizes for both acting and writing. She received Carbonell Awards for her roles in The Little Foxes and Don’t Dress for Dinner at the former Caldwell Theatre in Boca Raton. Her film and TV credits include The Wolf of Wall Street, The Leftovers, Person of Interest, Emergency Call, and over 175 commercials, most recently advertising Downy, Verizon, Clorox, Visa, AARP, and Straight Talk Wireless. She is an ensemble member here at Florida Rep, and her credits include Boca, Ripcord, A Doll’s House, Part 2, Outside Mullingar, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Arsenic and Old Lace, Noises Off, and Neil Simons’ Rumors. She is so tickled to be back at Florida Rep and hopes everyone is healthy, happy, and in the holiday spirit! *†
JANA DENNINGˆ (Mrs. Cratchit) is thrilled to be spending the season at the Florida Rep! Born and raised in Middle Tennessee, but usually based in Orlando, Jana has toured and performed professionally in 13 states. Recent credits include Cabaret (Sally Bowles), Fun Home (Medium Alison), The Prom (Emma Nolan), Ride the Cyclone (Constance Blackwood), Anastasia (Countess Lily), The Wizard of Oz (Nikko), and Go, Dog, Go! (MC Dog). Offstage, Jana can be found hiking, writing, reading, and crafting. They would like to thank their incredible friends, family, and the Florida Rep team for their support. PATRICE EAKMANˆ (Fan Projection & Voice/Female Swing) is ecstatic to join the Florida Repertory Theatre family as an acting intern for the ‘25 - ‘26 season and to debut on the main stage in The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge. Originally from northern Minnesota, she is a recent graduate of Concordia College where she had the privilege of performing in numerous mainstage productions and singing with the Emmy award winning Concordia Choir. She is so excited to be bringing high quality theatre to children in southwest Florida. She would like to thank her family, boyfriend, and beloved pets for being the best support system ever. HANNAH EASTONˆ (Ghost of Christmas Past) is a passionate, creative storyteller with a deep love for theatre and film. Her journey began through an educational theatre program, inspiring her to give back and uplift the next generation. A dedicated performer and advocate for all bodies to be represented in the arts, Hannah is constantly seeking opportunities to learn, create, and live in community.
She recently trained in London, performing at the Globe Theatre and earning a certification in stage combat. She’s deeply grateful to her family, partner, and vocal coach, Zacchaeus Kimbrell.
CAROL HALSTEAD* (Belle) has worked on and off Broadway and extensively in regional theatre around the country. At Florida Rep you may remember her from The Importance of Being Earnest, Into the Breeches, and Native Gardens. This past year Carol was the standby for both Patti Lupone and Mia Farrow in the Broadway production of The Roommate. Other roles include The National Tour of CS Lewis’s The Great Divorce, Driving Miss Daisy, Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, Doris in Pocatello, Margaret Quinn in the world premiere adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street, Martha in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Nora in A Doll’s House, Part 2, Dotty in Noises Off, Masha in Vanya, Sonia, Masha, & Spike, Barbara in August: Osage County, Hallie in Buried Child, Amanda in Private Lives, Tamora in Titus Andronicus, Lady Macbeth. Theatres include The Denver Center Theatre Company, The Old Globe, The Shakespeare Theatre Company D.C., Baltimore’s CenterStage, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse, Barrington Stage, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Santa Cruz Shakespeare, Portland Center Center Stage, Kansas City Rep, Syracuse Stage, Dorset Theatre Festival, Gulfshore Playhouse, Orlando Shakespeare, San Jose Rep. and others. Carol lives in New York City where she trains as a 4th degree black belt in Seido Karate. She is a graduate of Florida State Univ. & San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre. TV: Madame Secretary, Elementary, Law & Order. Upcoming films: Books & Drinks, Damages and Collisions. carolhalstead.com, @carol_halstead. V CRAIG HEIDENREICH*† (Judge Stanchfield R. Pearson) appeared at Florida Rep as Actor in And Then There Were None, The Woman in Black, Inspector Goole in An Inspector Calls, Frank Butley in Native Gardens, Adolph Freitag in The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Juror Eight in Twelve Angry Men, Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, and recently directed Damascus, Disgraced, Best of Enemies, and, for the PlayLab Festival, Echo Location. He also appeared in The Pitmen Painters for American Stage in St. Petersburg and directed Freak for the Urbanite in Sarasota. He has produced, directed, and/or performed in more than 250 professional productions throughout the country including: 15 seasons and more than 80 productions with Actors Theatre of Louisville, three seasons with the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, two seasons with the Asolo in Florida, five with Shakespeare Santa Cruz in California, and three years as artistic director of the Complete Theatre Alliance and Infinite Space, as well as the first three seasons of the Banyan Theater in Sarasota—of which he is a founder.
WHO’S WHO GABE HUNYORˆ (The Bailiff, u/s Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas Yet to Come & Judge Pearson) is very excited to make his Florida Rep main stage debut. Gabe is currently an Acting Intern for Florida Rep Education’s Theatre for Young Audiences program! Whether performing for students, filling in as an understudy, or joining the official cast, Gabe is overjoyed and thankful to perform! CODY KLIMEKˆ (Fred, u/s Solomon Rothcild & Jacob Marley) is an acting intern for the ‘25 -’26 season and is thrilled to be making his main stage debut at the Florida Repertory Theatre. As a recent graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University’s theatre program, he has appeared in The Life of Galileo, Letters to Sala, or Radium Girls. Cody is excited to continue his work in professional theatre. And he would also like to thank his friends and family for continuing to be his biggest supporters. ETHAN LEÓNˆ (Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, u/s Fred, Bob Cratchit, Bailiff) is very grateful to be doing his professional agreement at the Florida Repertory Theater! Ethan has been performing since he was 7 years old and has since been blessed with the opportunities to play roles such as “Pas De Quatre Dancer” in Anastasia, Orpheus in Eurydice, ensemble member in Waitress, “The We Beseech Thee” soloist in Godspell, and many, many more. He has also directed and choreographed a number of shows including Ride the Cyclone and Zombie Prom! Ethan is rarely not busy. He would like to give a huge shout out and hug to his awesome partner and his mom for all the support that got him here today!
WILLIAM McNULTY*† (Ebenezer Scrooge) is now in his 14th season with Florida Rep, and was last seen here as Mo/Bruce in Boca. Two years ago, he played Scrooge in A Sherlock Carol. Some time ago he played Scrooge for 12 consecutive seasons in Actors Theatre of Louisville’s annual production of A Christmas Carol. This being his 14th Scrooge, he is beginning to worry about how he’s being type cast. The bulk of his career has been with Actors Theatre of Louisville, dating back to 1976. With that company he has directed over 30 productions and acted in more than 150. He has also performed with other major theaters such as the Public Theatre in New York, Cincinnati Playhouse, Cleveland Playhouse, Arena Stage, and Milwaukee Rep. Representative roles include Jamie in Moon for the Misbegotten, Alceste in The Misanthrope, Charlie in The Foreigner, Enobarbus in Antony and Cleopatra, and Van Helsing in a production of Dracula, which he wrote and directed and was
seen annually at ATL for 22 seasons. He studied acting at Rollins College and in the MFA program at Penn State. Among his teachers were such luminaries as Ron Van Lieu and Cicely Berry. He taught advanced acting at Rollins and in the MFA program at Denver University. He was a recipient of the prestigious Theatre Communications Group Distinguished Artist Grant. ATTICUS SHAINDLIN * (Bob Cratchit) makes his Florida Rep debut! Theatre highlights: Bonnie and Clyde (The Rev), Venus in Fur (Bristol Riverside Theatre), The Cottage (Theatre Workshop of Nantucket), Twelfth Night, Cabaret (San Francisco Playhouse), Cankersore Paradise (Lenfest at Columbia University), An Axemas Story (The Players Theatre), The Peepholeman (Weasel Fest at BAM), Tomorrow People (The Fricks). Film voiceover: Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken (Dreamworks Animation). Training: Carnegie Mellon University and Moscow Art Theatre. Loves ice cream and sitting down. Thanks to the Fam, the Friends, the Fricks, and my amazing team at Resolute Artists Agency! atticusshaindlin.com DERECK WALTON* (Jacob Marley) is pleased to be making his Florida Repertory Theatre debut with The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge. A Pittsburgh-based actor, Dereck has been performing for over 40 years, with an emphasis on classical works. He received his MFA from the University of Pittsburgh and has appeared in numerous productions, including the Pittsburgh Civic Lights Opera’s A Musical Christmas Carol. His most recent work was in Quantum Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Hamlet in 2023. Dereck would like to thank the cast, crew, and audience for sharing this holiday season with him. JONATHAN WIENER* (Solomon Rothchild) is thrilled to be returning to Florida Rep, having last been seen in Shear Madness as Eddie Lawrence. Off-Broadway Jon has performed in Life is a Dream, My Big Gay Italian Wedding, My Big Gay Italian Funeral, and as a soloist at 54 Below. Regional/ Tours: Max Detweiller in The Sound of Music (Global Tour, directed by Jack O’Brien), Lancelot/ French Taunter etc. in Spamalot (Orlando Shakes), Monty in Violet (CRT), Beetlejuice (NCL), The Female Odd Couple (Surflight) opposite Jo Anne Worley and Cindy Williams, Macbeth and Pericles (Shakespeare Theatre Co). TV: The Plot Against America (HBO), Momsters (ID Discovery), Celebrity Ghost Stories (Biography Channel), Guiding Light (CBS). International: Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line.
WHO’S WHO DIANNE SUMMERS (Woman in Courtroom) is delighted to be a part of Florida Rep’s 28th theatre season, having appeared previously in Ten Minutes on a Bench (2024 PlayLab), Mountain Mamas (2023 PlayLab), and as understudy for recent shows including Boca, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, and Ripcord. With over 30 years in professional theatre, her standout credits include Trifles (Mrs. Hale), Skin Deep (Maureen), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Stepmother), Weekend Comedy (Peggy), The Cake (Della), Savannah Sipping Society (Randa), and Slow Food (Irene). Most recently, Dianne appeared with Theatre Conspiracy in Escaped Alone (Vi) and Ensemble Stage, NC in A Red Plaid Shirt (Deb). Behind the scenes, Dianne proudly serves as General Manager for Florida Rep. *
SERENITY BAILEY (Green Cast Courtroom Youth Ensemble) is ecstatic to make her Florida Rep debut! Her most recent credits include Henry VI Part 1 & Part 2 at American Shakespeare Center (Suffolk) and an array of community theater. A junior at North Fort Myers High School, she plans on pursuing acting and directing in college. She is so glad to have the opportunity to work with this amazing cast and crew. She would like to extend a thank you to her family, friends, and mentors for always encouraging her and supporting her. LANE FREE (Green Cast Courtroom Youth Ensemble) This is Lane’s second main stage production at Florida Rep, and he is thrilled to be back! Lane has been involved in theater since he was nine years old and has played such roles as Gilbert Blythe in Anne of Green Gables, “Captain of the Guards” in Jesus Christ Superstar, and “Man 5/Boy 3” in the world premiere production of The Boy From Block 66. Lane has also served as a Junior Teaching Artist for the past two summers in Florida Rep Education’s Summer Intensive camps. He would like to thank his family and friends for always supporting him and Florida Rep for giving him this amazing opportunity and for being a place he loves so dearly. SYDNEY McMASTERS (Green Cast Courtroom Youth Ensemble) is 10 years old and is in fifth grade. This is her debut on the Florida Rep stage, although she is not new to theater. Sydney has performed in many Florida Rep Education productions, most recently Peter Pan Jr. she enjoys dancing, singing, acting, tennis, and spending time with her family. DEACON QUINN MENDEZ (Green Cast Courtroom Youth Ensemble) is a dynamic young performer from Southwest Florida who brings charisma and energy to every role. At just 10 years old, Deacon has already played leading and featured roles in productions such as High School Musical 2 (Troy Bolton), Beetlejuice Jr, and Peter Pan. He trained in hip hop and street dance at I.L.T. Dance Studio and sings baritone and tenor in Gateway’s Elementary
chorus. Whether rapping Lafayette’s verses from Hamilton or cruising on his electric scooter, Deacon’s passion for performance shines through. He’s thrilled to be part of this production and thanks his directors and family for their support. MIA SANTORE (Green Cast Courtroom Youth Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing again at Florida Repertory Theatre. At age 12, she has already been cast in over a dozen youth productions, including Newsies, Aladdin, Freaky Friday, and The Wizard of Oz. When Mia is not doing theatre, she also loves to sing, dance, and hang out with friends. She is honored to share the stage with such an amazing and talented cast. Mia thanks the cast, crew, and her family for their constant support and encouragement. NIXYN FRIDH (Red Cast Courtroom Youth Ensemble) is a homeschooled 10-year-old. She first hit the stage this past summer as a Narrator for 101 Dalmatians Jr. and most recently portrayed Hortensia in Matilda the Musical! Both at Cultural Park Theatre. She is thrilled to be spreading her wings at the Florida Repertory Theatre and is so thankful for this opportunity. She is also involved in the Children’s Holiday Cabaret here in the Arcade. When Nixie isn’t onstage, you can find her doing her other favorite things: singing and dancing! She thanks her parents and family for their endless love and support. Enjoy the show! JACKSON HALLIBURTON (Red Cast Courtroom Youth Ensemble) is a sophomore vocal/theatre major in the Center for the Arts at Cypress Lake High School, where he is an active member of the Panther Theatre Company, Cypress Chorale, and TAG, the school’s award-winning a cappella group. His recent theatrical credits include Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Pierre), Lord of the Flies (Bill), and The Wedding Singer (Ensemble). In May, Jackson made his first appearance on the Florida Rep stage as Harriman F. Spritzer in Hairspray. IZY SEDORCHUK (Red Cast Courtroom Youth Ensemble) is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this cast and team. She is a homeschooled Junior and a full-time student at FSW. Izy previously performed as Andy in Bulletproof Backpack with Arts Bonita, Summer Hathaway in School of Rock with The Belle Theater, and as ensemble in Godspell Jr. with Florida Rep Theatre Education. Izy would like to thank her parents and coaches for all their love, support, and mentorship. JACK R. WADE (Red Cast Courtroom Youth Ensemble) is 7 years old and thrilled to be making his onstage debut at the Florida Rep. He would like to thank his mom, dad, brother and sister along with Aunt Rachel and Aunt Becca for their support. He also thanks his voice teacher Kelly Johnson at Curtain Call Studios for all of her guidance.
WHO’S WHO SUVANEE WOOD (Red Cast Courtroom Youth Ensemble) is grateful to theatre for helping her find her voice and believe in herself, while building confidence and teaching her the power of teamwork, creativity, and courage. She is deeply thankful to her family and friends for their endless support and love, and to her directors and mentors for guiding her every step of the way while helping her grow as a performer and a person.
in New York City. Greg holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Pittsburgh and certified with the Society of American Fight Directors at Carnegie Mellon University. He has been a member of the Actors Equity Association since 1993. Born and raised near Allentown, Pennsylvania, Greg’s career in Regional Theatre took him all over the country. In the 1990s, he settled in Southwest Florida, his “ideal community.” It was there he met and fell in love with his amazing wife, Liz Abbott, who grew up on Sanibel Island. Greg and Liz have happily made their home in Fort Myers for 28 years and have two children, Liza, a Freshman this year at The University of Central Florida and Jack a Sophomore at Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School.
GREG LONGENHAGEN† (Director/Dialect Coach) As a member of the original founding company of Florida Repertory Theatre, Greg Longenhagen is honored to be entering his third decade with the Rep and delighted to serve as its Producing Artistic Director. An accomplished actor, director, producer, teacher, RICHARD CROWELL† (Scenic Designer) has been and coach Greg has enjoyed a career of almost designing scenery and lighting for the stage in various 40 years in professional theatre, radio, television parts of the country for over 45 years. He is delighted and film. Since 1998, Greg has worked on over 103 to be considered a long-time member of Florida Rep’s productions at Florida Rep as an actor, director, “Ensemble of Theatre Artists,” having designed in the fight choreographer, and dialect coach. He was Arcade since the inaugural season and the first show most recently seen on the Arcade Stage in Florida produced by Florida Rep, Noises Off. Richard’s scenic Rep’s 2025 PlayLab Festival of New Works and the designs for Bloomsday, The Mountaintop, Driving hurricane relief fundraiser, Love Letters. His other Miss Daisy, Alabaster, Becky’s New Car, Split in acting credits include performances at The Charlotte Three, Arsenic and Old Lace, Tally’s Folly, Red, The Repertory Theatre, Riverside Theatre, Arrow Rock Rainmaker, and The Last Romance are among the Lyceum Theatre, Florida Stage, Pittsburgh Playhouse, over 30 of his designs that have been produced at Quantum Theatre, Pirate Playhouse, Trilogy Theatre, Florida Rep. Richard received his MFA from the stage Pennsylvania Stage Company, Inner Space Theatre, design training program at the Meadows School of The Mountain Playhouse, Pittsburgh Irish & Classical the Arts, Southern Methodist University, and his BFA Theatre, The Three Rivers Shakespeare Festival, from Memphis State University. Philadelphia Shakespeare, The Pantages Theatre, The Great American Children’s Theatre, Theatre at KRISTINA TOLLEFSON*** (Costume Designer), a Hartwood, The Fulton Theatre, Pittsburgh Musical member of United Scenic Artists (the professional Theatre, Opera Delaware, St Vincent Theatre, Theatre designer’s union), is a Professor and Resident Row Theatre, and Stage Right. Directing credits at Costume and Makeup Designer at the University of Florida Rep include Ben Butler, Beehive: The 60s Central Florida in Orlando where she also serves as Musical, Maytag Virgin, On Golden Pond, The Last Undergraduate Coordinator for her department. She Night of Ballyhoo, Barefoot in the Park, PlayLab holds an MFA from Purdue University in Costume readings of Split in Three, Where I Dwell, We Will Not Design and Technology and a BA Degree from South Be Silent, and more. Greg has choreographed fight Dakota State University in Theatre and English. In scenes for and voice/dialect coached more than 30 addition to her work at UCF Kristina’s costume designs shows at the Rep where selected credits include The have appeared in places such as The Smithsonian Miracle Worker, Outside Mullingar, Moon Over National Portrait Gallery (Washington DC), Prague Buffalo, Disgraced, To Kill a Mockingbird, Twelve Shakespeare (Czech Republic), Shakespeare and Angry Men, August Osage County, and Boeing Boeing. Company (MA), St. Lawrence University (NY), Greg served as an Assistant Professor of Theatre DeSales University (PA), Maples Repertory Theatre at Florida Gulf Coast University and was Chair of (MO), Orlando Shakes (FL), Orlando Rep (FL), Purdue the Theatre Program’s Marketing and Recruitment University (IN), Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis (IN), as Committee. Greg also spent two years touring the well as at theatres in Texas, Florida, South Dakota, United States as a noted public speaker conducting and Kansas. Kristina is the recipient of three Kennedy workshops on real estate investing. In 2006, he Center/American College Theatre Festival Design joined Abbott Productions, Inc. ascending from awards and numerous teaching awards. Her first book, office manager to Vice President of Marketing to Too Much Is Not Enough: The History in Harriett’s President and Chief of Operations. After receiving Closet, with co-author Jodi Ozimek, documents the his B.A. in Speech Communication while at West expansive clothing collection of Harriett Lake. Her Chester University where he was a four-time Irene most recent book, Get the Job in the Entertainment Ryan nominee to the region, the recipient of the Industry is a must-have for anyone looking for a job Tom Dudash Memorial Award for Children’s Theatre, as a designer, technician, or stage manager. and The Most Outstanding Student in Speech TODD WREN***† (Lighting Designer) is delighted to Communication & Theatre, Greg also served as the participate in Florida Rep’s continued growth as an Resident Director for Pittsburgh’s “Shakespeare in the Schools” while continuing to work as an actor ensemble member. A special thanks goes to you,
WHO’S WHO the audience, for your support. Todd’s theatrical credits include Good Speed Musicals, Cleveland Playhouse, People’s Light and Opera Company, The Royal Manitoba Theatre Center, Merrimack Repertory, Barter Theatre, Tennessee Repertory, John F. Kennedy Center, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Charlotte Repertory, North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, Town and Gown Theatre, Casa Manana, and Flat Rock Playhouse. Todd is a member of United Scenic Artists, New York Local #829. KATIE LOWE (Sound Designer) is happy to return to Florida Repertory Theatre! Previous credits include Doubt, Venus in Fur, Boca, Bloomsday, Lucky Stiff, The Legend of Georgia McBride, The Importance of Being Earnest, Ripcord, And Then There Were None, Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Maytag Virgin, Alabaster, Bulletproof Backpack, Every Brilliant Thing, Barefoot in the Park, An Inspector Calls, Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Story, Damascus, Refugee (Sound Designer, Florida Rep), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Matilda, Spring Awakening, Disney’s Newsies (Sound Engineer, Florida Rep), Cabaret (A2, Florida Rep), Million Dollar Quartet (A2, Endstation Theatre Company). Katie would like to thank her parents, her husband Ben, and her fur babies, Noodle and Truffle, for their endless support and love! JANINE WOCHNA*† (Stage Manager) is an ensemble member having most previously stage-managed Venus in Fur, Boca, Oleanna, A Comedy of Tenors, A Sherlock Carol, Beguiled Again, Lobby Hero, The Importance of Being Earnest, And Then There Were None, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, and many others since 2005. Regional theatre credits include Fox on the Fairway at Riverside Theatre, The Man of La Mancha and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf at Triad Stage, four seasons as Resident Stage Manager at the Geva Theatre, and 14 seasons at the Cleveland Play House. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. JOY BROOKS* (Asst. Stage Manager) is excited to make her professional stage management debut with Florida Repertory Theatre during Season 28. Previous work with Florida Repertory Theatre includes stage management for The Rat Pack Lounge, and the education conservatory production of Fame ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA) was founded in 1913 as the first of the American Actor unions. Equity’s mission is to advance, promote and foster the art of theatre as an essential component of our society. Today, Equity represents more than 40,000 actors, singers, dancers and stage managers working in hundreds of theatres across the United States. Equity members are dedicated to working in the theatre as a profession, upholding the highest artistic standards. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits including health and pension plans for its members. Through its agreement with Equity, this theatre has committed to the fair treatment of the actors and stage managers employed in this production. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. For more information, visit www. actorsequity.org.
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the Musical (May 2023) and summer musical intensives programs during 2024 and 2025. Joy has been passionate about Stage Management since her early high school career and went on to receive her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Stage Management from Louisiana Tech University. She is grateful to her husband, two kitties, friends and family for always supporting her dreams! SARAH COLATRINO (Asst. Stage Manager) is from the Washington DC area and is a recent graduate of the College of William & Mary, where she double majored in Theatre and Computer Science. Recent SM credits include Shrek Jr. (Florida Rep. Education), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (W&M Theatre), The Pirates of Penzance (Sinfonicron Light Opera Co.), and Baby Hawk Learns to Fly: A New Ballet (W&M Music Dept.). She would like to thank David Garrett and Gisi Campa-Gates for their endless love and support! MARK BROWN (Playwright) is a widely produced playwright throughout the United States and abroad. His plays and musicals include multi-awardwinning Around the World in 80 Days (twice one of American Theatre magazine’s Top Ten Most Produced Plays), This Is Tom Jones!, A Frosty Night, The Wild Game, The Gentleman Thief, The Quest for Don Quixote, The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tom Jones and China: The Whole Enchilada (2008 New York International Fringe Festival Outstanding Musical). Brown received his acting training at the American Conservatory Theatre and has appeared in theatres across the country, including the Tony Award-winning companies South Coast Repertory, the McCarter Theatre Center and the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Films include Out of Sight (with George Clooney), Holy Man (with Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum) and Amy’s O (Santa Barbara Film Festival Best Film). Notable TV credits include the Emmy Award-winning series From the Earth to the Moon (with Tom Hanks), House, Ally McBeal, Providence, Diagnosis Murder and countless commercials and made-for-TV films. Originally from New Jersey, Brown is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter and dreams of living on the Côte d’Azur.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & FLORIDA REP STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Janice Danzig, Chair Naomi Bloom, Vice Chair Dinah Bloomhall Alexandra Bremner Shavon Chester
Fay C. Gronski, Secretary Arthur M. Zupko, Treasurer
John Martin, Executive Director Emeritus Martin McLaughlin Laurye O’Melia
David M. Fritz Greg Longenhagen Sunny Lubner Jeanette Meade
Spencer Roach Chris Verrill Fred Weinman
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Don Abbott • Liz Abbott • Suzanne Boy • Marc Collins • Janice Danzig • Don Gurule • Melinda Isley • Jan Klein • Jane Lane • R. Marc Laviolette • Darrel Lieze-Adams • Greg Longenhagen • Donna Lovejoy • Clive Lubner • John Martin, Executive Director Emeritus • Kathleen McClanahan-Gruhl • Jeff McCullers • Kinfay Moroti • Sharyn Rosenblum • Carly Schwartzel • Chris Verrill
STAFF ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
PRODUCTION
Executive Director...............................................Chris Verrill Producing Artistic Director..............Greg Longenhagen Associate Artistic Director............................Jason Parrish General Manager.....................................Dianne Summers
Director of Production..................................Charles Clark Asst. Production Manager................................Katie Lowe Technical Director......................................Russ Skellenger Resident Director..............................................Chris Clavelli Resident Assistant Stage Manager..................Joy Brooks Master Electrician...............................................MK Doherty Asst. Master Electrician..............................Jason Bernardi Lead Carpenter...................................................Brady Bright Audio Engineer............................................Braden Downing Costume Shop Manager...........................Amanda Miller Asst. Costume Shop Manager...................Caitlyn Collins Wardrobe Supervisor...................................Skylee Vaughn Scenic Charge...................................Julie Beth McCracken Scenic Artist..........................................................Koi Johnson Interim Technical Director.......................Miranda White Interim Props Master...................................Laura Lumetta
ADMINISTRATION Finance Director....................................................Scott Osler Business Manager..............................................Kelly Colton Company Manager......................................Samantha Luna Front of House Manager.....................................Scott Wray Box Office Manager.......................................Gena Gossett Front of House Associates...................Steven Abatiello, Rick Aschenbrenner, Suzy Atkinson, Gerrie Benzing, Beth Conradson, Artie D’Alessio, Kristalynn Freeman, Matt Gualco, Chelly Innes, Samantha Luna, Lori McKenzie, Basia Mielnik, Kaitlin Ogin, Sunny Pillow, Collin Roberts, Lori Skinner, Lee Slattery, Lorraine Stanek, Sheri Trover, Lisa Vogell
DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING Development Director..................................Cindy Borassi Development & Grants Manager................Emily Yorgey
MARKETING Marketing Director.................................Deborah Jonsson Digital Media Specialist..........................Joe Dafeldecker Social Marketing Specialist...................Stephanie Davis
2024-2025 INTERN COMPANY Acting Company............Jana Denning, Patrice Eakman, Hannah Easton, Gabriel Hunyor, Cody Klimek, Ethan León Production.........................Ashton Allred, Grace Carter, Kat Daniels, Wilson Dillard, CJ Jelagin, Max Newman, Carson Sams Stage Management.................................Sarah Colatriano, Evie Hufstetler, Rebekah William Properties/Costumes.....................Alexander Davidson, Kaylei Kipper, Bo Vargas
EDUCATION Education Director................................Monique Caldwell Asst. Education Director........................Megan Leonard FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE Touring & Outreach Manager..................................DJ Kelly Contains strong language, adult situations, & brief nudity.