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As the curtain falls on 2025, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for a remarkable year of growth, celebration, and reconnection.
Last season marked a defining year for The Naples Players—one shaped by purpose, people, and possibility. From record-breaking productions and our largest season ticket base ever to national recognition for our award-winning LEEDcertified facility, our theatre was once again filled with energy, creativity, and connection. More than a milestone year, this was a moment of momentum: expanded education programs, groundbreaking Arts Access partnerships, and unprecedented volunteer engagement reaffirmed our role as both a cultural home and a national model.
with hospitals, schools, and community organizations, we extended the power of theatre far beyond our stages—bringing creativity,
and human connection to where they are needed most. At The Naples Players, every seat, every story, and every applause is part of something bigger—a shared commitment to building community through exceptional access to the power of theatre.
OUR MISSION
At The Naples Players, we build community through exceptional access to the power of theatre.
OUR VISION
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
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY
7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
2 p.m. PRICING*
GENERAL PUBLIC
$55-$57/each
SEASON PACKAGES
$42-$46/each
STUDENTS
$25/each
*Prices reflect remaining 2025-2026 shows only.
BOX OFFICE (239) 263-7990
MONDAY - SATURDAY 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. WILL CALL 2 hours before curtain
MONDAY - SATURDAY | Noon & 5 p.m.
Announcing SEASON 73
Celebrating stories that unite us.
The stories of Season 73 explore what it means to belong, to reach across difference, and to find one another in moments of joy, loss, humor, and hope.
JUN 24 - JUL 26, 2026 IN THE KIZZIE THEATER
OCT 21 - NOV 22, 2026 IN THE PRICE STUDIO THEATER THE TIMELESS MUSICAL OF HOPE AND HUMANITY A TALE OF FAMILY, FOOD, AND HEARTFELT TRUTH A SERIOUS COMEDY ABOUT SECOND CHANCES
OCT 07 - OCT 25, 2026 IN THE KIZZIE THEATER
NOV 18 - DEC 20, 2026 IN THE KIZZIE THEATER A TRUE STORY OF EXTRAORDINARY KINDNESS
JAN 13 - FEB 14, 2027 IN THE KIZZIE THEATER
FEB 03 - MAR 07, 2027 IN THE PRICE STUDIO THEATER ALL ABOARD FOR A LEGENDARY MYSTERY
SPONSORED BY GALLERIE INDIGO
DELICATE HOPES IN A CHANGING WORLD
MAR 10 - APR 11, 2027 IN THE KIZZIE THEATER
MAY 05 - MAY 23, 2027 IN THE KIZZIE THEATER PUT ON YOUR SUNDAY BEST & CELEBRATE LOVE, TIME & INFINITE POSSIBILITIES SAVING THE STORIES THAT SHAPED THE WORLD
MAR 31 - MAY 02, 2027 IN THE PRICE STUDIO THEATER
AGA THA CHRISTIE'S
Season Ticket holders have the greatest access at the best prices. Choose as few as three shows with a Flex Package or see the whole season with our Platinum Package. Looking for just the peak season shows in our 450-seat Kizzie Theater? Our Gold Package is built just for that. Pick your seats early, get discounts on additional tickets, save on wine and beer, and level up by adding Elite Perks to your package.
Arts Access FOR ALL
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
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 ACCESS CONCIERGE DESK AT PATRON SERVICES.
COLLIER COUNTY CULTURE MEANS BUSINESS.
Company of Man of La Mancha Photo by Naples Creative.
Our Mission IN ACTION
2025 was a year of unparalleled growth and impact, not just within our theater walls but in our Southwest Florida community. We launched our full-time Baker Day School of our TNP Academy, had a record-setting season of ticket sales, and created our ArtRx program in partnership with NCH and other community partners.
The numbers below don’t come close to telling the full story but we encourage you to scan the QR code to view our 2025 Mission Report Card online to learn more.
PERFORMANCES
70,000+ tickets sold
272 performances
92% would recommend TNP
2,000+ season ticket holders
EDUCATION & ACCESS
EDUCATION & ACCESS
29 full-time students
1,000+ after school students
46 community partners
$250k in financial aid provided
VOLUNTEERS
30+ positions 850+ active volunteers 87,000+ volunteer hours
388 new volunteers in 2025
SPOTLIGHT ON ROCCO & JOAN DiLillo
Rocco & Joan DiLillo have brought their communityminded spirit, generosity, and love of the arts to Naples since making it their second home in 2019. Originally from Northeast Ohio, the couple—married for 48 years— divide their time between Hudson and Naples.
Joan serves on the Board of Directors of The Naples Players and continues to inspire as a senior lecturer at the University of Akron’s School of Communication. She finds great reward in helping her students grow professionally, believing that strong communication skills can shape bright futures.
Rocco was the winner of Ernst & Young, NASDQ and USA Entrepreneur of the Year in 1997. Rocco is a seasoned entrepreneur with a distinguished career leading 12 companies, including seven he founded and five he acquired. Currently, Rocco is spearheading a $3 billion development project, Habacoa, in South Abaco, Bahamas.
Beyond his impressive business achievements, Rocco has a passion for solving complex challenges and building cultures of excellence, qualities that resonate deeply with the mission and spirit of The Naples Players.
Rocco and Joan support many charitable organizations, with a focus on education and entrepreneurship. “Our entrepreneurial philanthropy is driven by a desire to help individuals build businesses that serve customers and create a lasting, positive impact in the communities they serve.”
The $1.5 million commitment from Rocco and Joan DiLillo to The Naples Players’ capital renovation made possible the creation of the DiLillo Technical Wing, which houses the scene shop, props shop, costume shop, and technical offices. This new wing is dedicated to supporting The Naples Players’ productions by providing space to train volunteers, students, and local educators in artistic expression through theater, fostering creativity and skill development within our community.
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“We are honored to receive the support of such thoughtful and experienced arts champions, whose spirit of entrepreneurial philanthropy inspires innovation and lasting impact in our community.” says Bryce Alexander, CEO and Executive Artistic Director of TNP. “Rocco and Joan have a clear understanding of the unique way that The Naples Players impacts our community, and their participation not only pushes us to new heights, but also ensures that the organization will be highly impactful for years to come.”
“The Naples Players is a true gem in our community, and we hope this donation helps preserve its magic for years to come. We believe TNP will continue to grow in popularity and enrich Naples both culturally and economically. We believe our gift honors the power of live theatre to connect people, lift spirits, and inspire personal growth.”
Rocco & Joan DiLillo
We are honored to be a part of the renovation team, thank you to The Naples Players for your partnership.
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Donor RECOGNITION
JANUARY 1, 2026 - FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Please join us in thanking these donors who gave between January 1, 2026 and February 15, 2026. Gifts made today will be celebrated in a future issue of TNP Backstage.
Dorothy Allard
Paul & Katherine Arpin
Jo Ellen Atkinson
Thomas & Christine Ayoub
Patty & Jay Baker
Georgette Bernier & Norm Glover
Ted & Lisa Bill
Theresa Bill
Janina & Kal Birtolo
Patricia E. Black
Ashley Blacketer
James Bowman
Robert Butcher
Cory Carlson
James A. Carr
Jeff & Ginette Carrier
Cole Caruso
Christy Cole
Edna Frantz Springer Award for Unsung Members Fund
Jeffrey Cory & Hina Sanghvi Cory
Lou Courey
Bob & Christy Daggett
Elysia Dawn
Shauna Dee
Ted DeGroot
Mike & Dawn DelDuca
DeVoe Automotive Group
Richard DeVoe
Femke DiCesare
Colleen & Doug DiGiorno
Richard Donnelly
Doren Danis
Maralee & Philip Douglas
Sandi Druley
Kerry & Maegan Dustin
Janis M. Edwards
Scott Edwards
Steven & Shelley Einhorn
Carl Eklof
Patti Erwood
John & Catherine Estey
Karen & Ed Ezrine
Carole Fenstermacher
G Pizzuto Finn
Florida Department of State
Charles Floyd
Jane Fogg
Peter & Ginny Foreman
Charles & Dawn Lebrecht
Fornara
Lisa Gamblin
Bruce Gray & Robin Bache Gray
Carol Gustafson
John P. Hannon
Douglas Haussman
Mary Healey
Harriet Heithaus
Merrylee Kandel
Dan & Lily Kao
Hyman Kaplan
Gail Kasbi
Carin Keane
Jackie Kernaghan
Tammy Kipp
Sarann & Stan Kraushaar
Herbert Kuebler
Dawn L. Larson
Richard LeBer
Thomas A. Leipzig
John Leone
Liddy Family Foundation
Jo & Dick Liddy
Jacqueline & Willam
Diane & Dan McCaw
Peggy McGratty
Brenda & Phil Melton
George & Diana Milian
Patrick & Terry Miller
Sydney Miller
Linda & Jim Mizeur
Tom & Martha Moore
Joseph & Krys Mortellaro
Robert Nardi & Jeff Larkin
NCM of Collier County, Inc
Dale Nester
Frank Nigro
Scott & Jennifer O’Dell
Barbara & Emery Olcott
Bek Osborne & Karen Jankowski
Frank Panzer & Karen Quinn-Panzer
Francesca L. Passidomo Esq.
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund
Pelican Landing Community Association
Joseph Pelikan
Nick S. Perod Sr.
Jason & Kristen Philips
Frederic Pratt
Sue Rapanos
Tom Ray & Lorena Aguirre
Elizabeth M. Rourke Berardi
Lynn Routier
Royal Wood Master Association
Ashley Ryan
Stephanie Schwetz & Tad Connerton
Catherine Scionti
Scoville Familiy Charitable Fund
Bill Shade & John Pochopin
Kim Poulter
Sam & Karen Smith
Jean & Jim Snyder
St Leo Catholic Church
Eva Sugden Gomez
James V. & Joan F. Talano
Tom & Debra Taylor
Ernie & Georgia Teppert
Andrea & Joel Threlkeld
Kevin Trent
Lauren Turner
Susan E. Vail
W. E. Cross Charitable Foundation, Inc
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation
Marilyn & Robert Witcher
Anita & Bill Wright
Ron & Kathryn Zagel
Michael J. Zolidis
The Naples Players observes a fiscal year that runs from January 1 - December 31 of the calendar year, and includes gifts that support our operating budget. Capital Campaign donors are greatly appreciated, and their gifts are honored in publications specifically related to the progress of the campaign.
Capital Campaign DONORS
With major gifts and support from these donors, we completed a $22 million renovation in 2024 that allows us to expand the reach and impact of our mission. Thank you to these donors.
$3,000,000+
Jay & Patty Baker
$2,500,000+
Jay R. Paul
$1,500,000+
Rocco & Joan DiLillo
$1,000,000+
Denny & Tanya Glass
Henry Price
$500,000+
John & Joanne Fisher
Claire Skinner
David B. & Vicky C. Smith
David & Jerrilyn Hoffmann
$250,000+
Muffy Clark Gill
George D’Angelo & Laura St. Clair
Theresa Bill
Diane & Sid Davis
Bruce & Robin Bache Gray
$100,000+
Peter & Janet Swinburn
Bob Brady & Kathleen Callahan
John & Catherine Estey
NBH Family Foundation
$50,000+
Nancy Woolf
Steven & Shelley Einhorn
Kevin & Dorota Kilstrom
Ken Krier
Terry Libby
Peggy & James Monson
Alan & Liz Jaffe
$25,000+
Robert & Ruth Brown
Jack & Debera Millstein
Jeff & Judy Kane
Patti Hepburn (The STEP Fund)
Kathryn & Ronald Zagel
Bruce & Joanie Graev
Sarann & Stan Kraushaar
Kathleen Azzariti
Shideh & Shahab Bina & Family
Jim & Linda Mizeur
$15,000+
Elizabeth Rountree
Brit & Marilyn Bartter
Audrey & Vaughn Pengelly
Nancy Ribordy
$10,000+
John P. & Linda B. Cardillo
Robert W. Uek
Ted & Lisa Bill
Tony & Wynne Ridgway
Alyssa Haney
Paulette Oliva/Oliva Family
Charitable Trust
Mark & Darlene Miller
The Claremont Family
The Betsey Harris Fund (Alan & Elizabeth Harris)
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Capital Campaign DONORS
$5,000+
Lake Michigan Credit Union & Finemark Bank & Trust
The Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation
Barbara & George Davin
Donald & Victoria Strumillo
Debbie & Tim Wesolowski
Otto & Jennifer Immel
The Hastings Fitzgerald Family Fund
$2,500+
Carla Grieve
Janet Showers & Day Patterson
Vic & Patti Caroli
Pat Pollok
Dede & Robert Brownlee
Cheryl & Trent Waterhouse
$1,000+
Steve Purcell
Sue Rapanos
John & Pamela Meehan
Charmaine & Adrian Banky
Pengelly Family Fund
Arlene & Terry Riegel
Linda Fikes
Linda Benedict Colvin
Jo Ellen Atkinson
Bill & Carol Rohde
David & Terry Whalley
Tom Ray & Lorena Aguirre
Up to $1,000
Joel & Noel Bleier
Carole Fenstermacher
Patricia Rutzler
Scott & Louise Root Melby
Hildegard Carney
Mary Lisowski
Jim Corsica
Joel & Arlene Banow
Ellen Prokopow & Zane Hollingsworth
Dean Corrow & Francis Feltault
Pamela & Steven Caruso
Mary Connone
Linda Reymann
Diane Thompson
Margot Kenzie
Eleanor S. Dobbin
Debra Sundin
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY DOLLY PARTON
BOOK BY PATRICIA RESNICK
BASED ON THE 20TH CENTURY FOX PICTURE
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY ROBERT GREENBLATT, APRIL 2009
ORCHESTRATOR BRUCE COUGHLIN
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA
SCENIC DESIGNER BEKAH UNSWORTH
SOUND DESIGNER TYLER JENNINGS
ARRANGEMENTS AND ADDITIONAL ORCHESTRATIONS STEPHEN OREMUS & ALEX LACAMOIRE
MUSIC DIRECTOR CHARLES FORNARA
LIGHTING DESIGNER ABBY MAY*
COSTUME DESIGNER MOLLIE BERMAN
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PHILLIP FAZIO
KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING DESIGN BY KEYBOARDTEK WWW.KEYBOARDTEK.COM
PROPS DESIGNER BRIDGET POULTER
STAGE MANAGER TAYLOR MATTHEWS
WIG DESIGNERS JAMIELYNN BUCCI & TINA MORONI
DRAMATURGS RICKI BAKER & PATRICIA PUIA
EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRYCE ALEXANDER
PERCUSSION PROGRAMMING DESIGN BY STAGE SOUNDS, LLC WWW.STAGE-SOUNDS.COM
THEATER | MAR 11 - APR 12, 2026
“9 TO 5” Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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).
*The lighting designer of this production is represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Cast & CREW
ENSEMBLE ............................ MADDIE BRENDEL, JILLIAN CINNAMON, JON DECLET, CHRISTIAN D e SALVO, TRACY FOWKES, GABRIELLE LANSDEN, LANDON LIBBEY, CHRISTI LUECK-SADIQ, JENNIFER MANCE, JOHN M c GONIGLE, THOMAS RICHARDSON, HANNAH SCHUMACHER, BELLA SISAY, SUE SMITH, AIDEN THAYER, BONNIE THAYER, ALESSA VAZQUEZ
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS ..................................................... KAILA FRANCOIS, DYLAN TURNER
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR ................................................................................. HUNTER REUM
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT ................................................................................. BRADY PATTERSON
DECK MANAGER ..................................................................................................... TORI KERSHAW
DANCE CAPTAINS .............................................................. MADDIE BRENDEL, THOMAS RICHARDSON
BACKSTAGE CREW ........................................
MONISHA CHARLES, LEXII CLEMONS, RAYANN HAWARD, KENZ HODGE, KARLI KNEPFLER, RANDY PILOTO, GIANNA SALINAS, COLTON TOWNSEND
FLIES .............. GEOFF BRISTOW, WILLIAM CONDIT, GARY MILLER, BRIDGET POULTER, MATT SCHWABAUER
MOVING LIGHT PROGRAMMER .................................................................................. HENRY WILEN
ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER ........................................................................... DALLAS J. COOK
MASTER ELECTRICIAN ..................................................................................... ALYSSA BRADSHAW
ELECTRICIANS .......................................... LLOYD ADAMS, ASH ALVAREZ-ALLRED, CHRISTINA SKIBICKI
LIGHT BOARD OPERATORS ............................................................. KATE CONDIT, BIA SCHUMACHER
SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS .......................................... ALYSSA BRADSHAW, DJ COOK, JENNY GANTLETT, THOMAS HARTLAND, LARRY LOVELL, BILL SHADE
AUDIO ENGINEER ................................................................................................ KOHEN VERRETTE
AUDIO ASSISTANTS .................................... JULES BRANCHE, KAREN M c GONIGLE, BRADY PATTERSON
WIG MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. NICO WALKER
DRESSERS .................... GABY ALEZARD, PAMELA CARUSO, TINA CEDRAS, LYNN COPPEL, OLGA GOLOVAN, LISA GUNN, KARAROSE HARDMAN, ANYA LASTIRI, TRACIE MILLER, ROSEANN RUGGIERO, LORELAI VEGA, NICO WALKER
ASSISTANT PROPS DESIGNER ................................................................................... AMY HUGHES
PROPERTIES ........................................................................... JOE LOIACONO, DEBRON M c CARTNEY
COSTUME CONSTRUCTION & CARE ..................
KARLY ATKINSON, GWEN BETTINI, ALYSSA BRADSHAW, GIANNA DEL DEBBIO, SANDY DRULEY, CYNTHIA HAAS, CHARLENE JOSSELYN, BARB LAUB, JOAN LAUGHLIN, SANDY L o PRESTI, PATTY M c CULLOUGH, JOHN M c KERROW, BETH RATHEY, JEAN SNYDER, JANE STEELE, KATELYN TRAN, CAROLYN VELECHKO, MIA ZEWALK
SCENIC PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION ..................... BOB BOEHM, SYLVIA CONGER, THOMAS DURAND, JOHN FELICIANO, JOE FEMIA, BILL FRIES, JIM GAYEUSKI, TAMMY HARRIS, DAVID JOHNSON, KIP JONES, SANDY KEELER, KARLI KNEPFLER, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, JODI OBERLE, DAVID ORTH, PAUL PENNISI, BOB RATH, TRACY ROSEN, TODD SCOVILLE, JEFF SMITH, WAYNE STRANGWAYS, SYDNIE SWIFT, MARY TAYLOR, TOM TIERNY, MICHAEL TROOP, MJ WANN, FRED WILLIG
Acts & MUSICAL NUMBERS
SETTING & TIME
Set in 1979 in and around the offices of a company called Consolidated Industries ACT 1
“AROUND
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Meet THE CAST
MADDIE BRENDEL
Ensemble
CHRISTIAN De SALVO
Ensemble, US Joe & Josh
LANDON LIBBEY
Joe/Ensemble
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
BRAD BRENNER Franklin Hart Jr.
TRACY FOWKES Ensemble
CHRISTI LUECK-SADIQ
Roz Keith/Ensemble
Dwayne/Ensemble US Hart
JILLIAN CINNAMON Ensemble
LANSDEN Ensemble
JENNIFER MANCE
Kathy/Ensemble, US Violet/Doralee/Judy
DECLET Dick/Ensemble
LEE Doralee Rhodes
Tinsworthy/Ensemble
JON
GABRIELLE
ALYSSA
JOHN McGONIGLE
TINA MORONI Violet Newstead
THOMAS RICHARDSON
VANESSA ROSSBERG Judy Bernly
HANNAH SCHUMACHER Ensemble
BELLA SISAY
Ensemble
ALESSA VAZQUEZ
Maria/Ensemble
SUE SMITH
Margaret/Ensemble, US Roz
AIDEN THAYER
Josh/Ensemble
BONNIE THAYER
Missy/Ensemble
MADDIE BRENDEL (Ensemble) is a senior at The Naples Players Academy of Dramatic Arts and is currently serving as VP of Outreach on SLC. She is thrilled to be a part of this show! You may have seen her on stage as Mistoffolees/Dance Captain/ CATS , Persephone/Dance Captain/Hadestown Teen , Ensemble/Dance Captain/Young Frankenstein and Ensemble/42nd Street. This past summer, she also co-choreographed the first student-led production at TNP: SIX: Teen Edition. She would like to thank everyone who made this production amazing. Enjoy the show!
BRAD BRENNER (Franklin Hart Jr.) is pleased to be performing again with TNP! He has performed in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey in The Rimers of Eldritch, A View from the Bridge, The Miracle Worker, The Odd Couple and many others. He has appeared in Coney Island Christmas, My Fair Lady, Sister Act, Miracle on 34th Street, Chicago, Footloose, Calendar Girls, The Cake, A Christmas Carol, Something Rotten!, It’s a Won-
derful Life: A Live Radio Play, 42nd Street and A Christmas Story with TNP. Brad is happy to be part of the Wonderful TNP family! He thanks his wife Christine Mastrangelo who currently puts up with his nonsense, and his twin daughters Erin and Kelsey who used to put up with it.
JILLIAN CINNAMON (Ensemble) is a senior at The Naples Players Academy Of Dramatic Arts. She is beyond excited to be a part of this amazing cast and crew. She was recently in her first TNP production as Bombalurina in CATS! Some of her favorite roles include Ariel/The Little Mermaid , Rona Lisa Peretti/The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Prudy Pingleton/Hairspray, and Gertrude McFuzz/Seussical the Musical . She would like to thank her family for their support and she hopes you enjoy the show!
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Meet THE CAST
JON DECLET (Dick/Ensemble) is tickled to perform in his third production at The Naples Players. Recently, he appeared as Mr. Brooke/Braxton/ Little Women and Ensemble/Sweeney Todd . Other credits include Ricky Potts/Ride the Cyclone and Peter/Dance Captain/Jesus Christ Superstar. He hopes you’ll enjoy this lively production of 9 to 5!
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CHRISTIAN De SALVO (Ensemble, US Joe & Josh) is clocking into his fourth mainstage musical at The Naples Players with much enthusiasm. Most recently, he was seen performing as Laurie Laurence in Little Women. Other recent TNP credits include Anthony/Sweeney Todd Teen, Ensemble/ Sweeney Todd , Anselmo/Barber/Man of La Mancha , and The Hermit/Young Frankenstein. His gratitude goes out to his friends and family, along with TNP’s staff and crew, for their extraordinary efforts in making this production nothing less than an occupational masterpiece! Enjoy the show! IG: christiandesalvo_
TRACY FOWKES (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her stage debut as part of the ensemble in 9 to 5 . She’s been dancing since she was young, most recently training at the Hanover Conservatory in Worcester, MA, and at Elegant Salsa Dance Academy in Naples, FL. Tracy always wanted to sing, and with no prior experience, finally decided “why not?” during COVID. She’s beyond excited for this opportunity. Huge thanks to Nancy for the push, Leela for being an incredible voice teacher, and Cait for being the ultimate DanceMom!
GABRIELLE LANSDEN (Ensemble) is a local SWFL actress who has her BA in Theater from FGCU. You may recognize her from previous roles such as Jane Doe/Ride The Cyclone, Janet/The Rocky Horror Show, and Ensemble/Sweeney Todd last summer here at TNP! She is elated to be back working with TNP and wants to thank her friends, family, and fiance for their constant support. Now let’s go, girls!
ALYSSA LEE (Doralee Rhodes) is now based in Dallas, TX, but has proudly been part of the TNP family since 2005. Over the years, she’s worn many hats here: musician, actor, stage manager, and former EVP of the Board of Directors. Alyssa was also involved in the recent capital campaign to renovate this beautiful space; a project completed after she moved to Texas. Returning to this stage one last time, now stepping into Dolly Parton’s shoes for 9 to 5, feels like a full-circle homecoming. Favorite credits include Julia Sullivan/The Wedding Singer, Margot/Legally Blonde, Columbia/The Rocky Horror Show, and Blue Girl/Shout! The Mod Musical Endless love to my honey, who somehow makes all of my dreams — including this one — possible.
LANDON LIBBEY (Joe/Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on stage in 9 to 5 as Joe. He would like to thank his friends and family for their constant support, as well as Dawn and Charlie for pushing and encouraging him throughout this production. He is thankful for the great production staff and cast for creating such a supportive and hardworking environment. He was last seen as Anthony in Sweeney Todd . Landon is grateful to trade London fog for office coffee and hopes you enjoy the show as much as he does!
CHRISTI LUECK-SADIQ (Roz Keith/Ensemble)
This is Christi’s debut with The Naples Players, and she couldn’t be more thrilled. Her passion for theatre began in childhood at Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts (Chicago) and led to performing and directing numerous productions in Wisconsin and Collier County. Her favorite roles include Roxie/ Chicago, Sally Bowles/Cabaret, Annie Sullivan/ The Miracle Worker, and performing as a Cher impersonator. Christi is a snowbird from Elkhart Lake, WI. During the summer months, she operates her B&B and vacation rentals while also caring for her animal rescue, advocating for animal rights, and encouraging others to consider adopting their next family pet. She would like to thank TNP for this amazing opportunity. Enjoy the show!
JENNIFER MANCE (Kathy/Ensemble , US Violet/ Doralee/Judy) is originally from Oshawa, ON, Canada, and received her BFA in Acting and Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor, Ontario. She was an elementary teacher for 15 years before moving to Florida in 2022, and is now one of our TNP Academy Baker Day School instructors. She is constantly in awe of this cast of incredibly talented performers! Recent roles; Sugar Lee/The Hallelujah Girls, Miss Shields/A Christmas Story: The Musical , Maggie/42nd Street, and Mrs. Peacock/Clue: Onstage. When she is not performing, she is a busy theatre mom to Madison. Keep your eye out for her hubby, Brett, often behind the bar. She dedicates this show to her mom, a secretary for 39 years at the same firm starting in 1976.
JOHN McGONIGLE (Tinsworthy/Ensemble) is pleased to appear again this TNP season following his portrayal of General Mackenzie in And Then There Were None. The prior TNP season saw him as the Padre in Man of La Mancha . Most recently he appeared as Clovis/Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant with Marco Players Theatre. Other stage credits include both Scrooge & Marley, Manuel/Fawlty Towers, and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot/Black Coffee. Musical credits include Harold Hill/The Music Man, Henry Higgins/My Fair Lady, Dexter/High Society, Nathan/Guys and Dolls, and El Gallo/The Fantasticks. When not on stage, you’ll find John hanging lights, or Front of House at TNP. John would like to thank Dawn & Charlie and TNP staff for allowing him to maintain his theater addiction!
TINA MORONI (Violet Newstead) 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 in 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.
THOMAS RICHARDSON (Dwayne/Ensemble, US Hart) could not be more excited to be back at The Naples Players for 9 to 5. His favorite roles at TNP include Harry/Mamma Mia! Teen, Ensemble/The Wedding Singer, and The Old Man/A Christmas Story: The Musical . Thomas wants to thank all his family and friends for the continued support. Go Team Paula!
VANESSA ROSSBERG (Judy Bernly) is thrilled to be juggling two 9–5s—one onstage and one off. By day, she works at Arthrex and is delighted to bring Judy Bernly to life in this production. Some of Vanessa’s favorite TNP credits include Jo March/ Little Women, Mother/A Christmas Story, and Anytime Annie/42nd Street. Other favorite roles include Mary Delgado/Jersey Boys (TheatreZone), Velma/West Side Story (Seacoast Rep), and Marty Maraschino/Grease (Axelrod Performing Arts Center). Vanessa sends endless love and gratitude to her husband, Kelly, for his unwavering support and thanks her family and friends for always cheering her on! Enjoy the show!
HANNAH SCHUMACHER (Ensemble) could not be more excited to be a part of 9 to 5! At The Naples Players, she has previously performed as Beth March/Little Women and Fermina/Ensemble/ Man of La Mancha . She is so grateful to be sharing the stage with such a talented group. She would like to extend her thank yous to the creative team and crew of this production. She hopes you enjoy the show!
BELLA SISAY (Ensemble) is excited to return to The Naples Players. This will be her second show with the company following her appearance in the ensemble of A Christmas Story: The Musical . She is extremely grateful to be able to join this cast and get back on stage. Bella would like to thank her friends, family, and haters for all of the encouragement.
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Meet THE CAST
SUE SMITH (Margaret/Ensemble, US Roz) Sue’s early love of dance and theatre led to over 250 shows and a career as a professional actor, dancer, director, choreographer and teacher. In her 20 years as a college professor, she fostered the development of the Departments of Dance and Musical Theatre at Adrian College in Michigan. Sue is delighted to be a part of TNP appearing in A Christmas Story, Sister Margaretta/The Sound of Music, Mrs. Corry/ Mary Poppins and Mrs. MacAfee/Bye Bye Birdie Thanks to my husband, Mark, for his unending love and support and to Dawn, Charlie, and the whole creative team for this wonderful opportunity. All Glory to God.
AIDEN THAYER (Josh/Ensemble) is an eleventh grade student at The Naples Players Academy of Dramatic Arts. Outstanding regional credits: Tom/Dap/Camelot, Matus/Hrdza (Gulfshore Playhouse); Young Clyde/Bonnie and Clyde (TheatreZone). Other outstanding credits: Rum-TumTugger/CATS , Hermes/Hadestown: Teen Edition, Billy Lawlor/42nd Street Teen (TNP); JD/Heathers, Danny Zuko/Grease, Davey/Newsies (NPAC); Billy Crocker/Anything Goes (Gulfshore Playhouse). When not on stage, Aiden runs his own car detailing business and plays the guitar. He would like to thank his mom for doing this show with him
and for always supporting his dreams, as well as the rest of his family, and his late grandmother #upstageright. IG: aiden_p_thayer/DrivewayDetail239
BONNIE THAYER (Missy/Ensemble) Aiden, thank you for inviting me onto the stage with you. Sharing the stage - playing with characters and stories, singing and dancing - brings me such JOY #upstageright. But my favorite is watching you grow into a star: no matter what show, role, scene, or song, you shine! I am ridiculously proud of you, and I love you endlessly, MOOBAA.
ALESSA VAZQUEZ (Maria/Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of 9 to 5! She was most recently seen as Amy March/Little Women, Johanna/Sweeney Todd Teen and Jane Doe/Ride the Cyclone. Past favorite roles include Belle/Beauty and the Beast, Fate 1/Hadestown: Teen Edition, and ensemble roles in A Christmas Story: The Musical and Sweeney Todd . Beyond the stage, Alessa serves as the Marketing Assistant at TNP and was proud to be the inaugural Publicity Manager for the Student Leadership Council. Now in her first year at Lynn University, she is pursuing a degree in Marketing while continuing to grow her love for theatre and storytelling. She is grateful to her TNP mentors and castmates for their constant support and inspiration.
ORCHESTRA
CONDUCTOR/KEYBOARD I: CHARLES FORNARA
REED I (FLUTE, PICCOLO, CLARINET AND ALTO SAX): STEPHEN J. PARKER/JOHN YOAKUM; REED II (FLUTE, CLARINET, BASS CLARINET, TENOR AND BARITONE SAX): ADAM COSTELLO; TRUMPET & FLUGELHORN I: MIKE SANTIAGO; TRUMPET & FLUGELHORN II: MARK FESSENDEN; TROMBONE: ADREN HANCE; GUITAR I: BROOKS CLARKE; GUITAR II: TIM TORRES/PAUL DESMARAIS; BASS: BILL SWARTZBAUGH; KEYBOARD II: ROBIN SHUFORD FRANK/SEAN EFFINGER-DEAN; DRUMS: SCOTT CRAWFORD/SEAN STOLLIKER; PERCUSSION: SEAN STOLLIKER/ROB LAW
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Meet THE CREATIVE TEAM (IN
MOLLIE BERMAN Costume Designer
CHARLES FORNARA Music Director/Conductor
DALLAS J. COOK Assistant Lighting Designer
TAYLOR MATTHEWS Stage Manager
KAILA FRANCOIS Assistant Stage Manager
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA Director/Choreographer
TYLER JENNINGS Sound Designer
ABBY MAY Lighting Designer
PATRICIA RESNICK Book
BRIDGET POULTER Props Designer
DYLAN TURNER Assistant Stage Manager
TINA MORONI Wig Designer Music & Lyrics
BEKAH UNSWORTH Scenic Designer
JAMIELYNN BUCCI Wig Designer
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 Man of La Mancha; 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.
DALLAS J. COOK (Assistant Lighting Designer) is thrilled to return to The Naples Players as this season’s lighting intern. He recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts. As TNP’s summer 2024 intern, DJ designed School of Rock and co-designed 42nd Street. In Charlotte, he has designed Peter and the Starcatcher, Measure for Measure, and Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully, as well as countless dance pieces. This season, he designed High School Musical Jr. and CATS , and was the ALD for And Then There Were None, Little Women and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime. He hopes you enjoy 9 to 5!
CHARLES FORNARA (Music Director/Conductor) TNP’s Artistic Director of Music has music directed over 200 productions, including, at TNP: Little Women, Sweeney Todd, 42nd Street, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Something Rotten!, Gentleman’s Guide, Chicago, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can, The Spitfire Grill, Les Misérables, and many others, as well as over 30 teen productions for TNP Academy. Also in Naples for TheatreZone, he has music directed nearly 40 shows including Rock of Ages, Bridges of Madison County, Legs Diamond, Sweet Smell of Success, Grand Hotel 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, currently teaching voice at TNP Academy. 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 notably as the title role in Sweeney Todd . Much love to his beautiful wife, Dawn, and a big thank you to this wonderful orchestra for bringing this amazing score to life!
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA (Director/Choreographer) TNP’s Artistic Director of Dance is a native New Yorker and has served as director and choreographer for TNP’s Little Women, Sweeney Todd, 42nd Street, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Sister Act, The Rocky Horror Show, Catch Me If You Can and Legally Blonde, among others, and with TNP Academy for many productions including CATS, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray and Disney’s Camp Rock She has choreographed many shows for TNP, including A Gentleman’s Guide To Love and Murder, 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). Dawn is currently teaching dance at TNP Academy. Love to husband Charlie and her family.
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Meet THE CREATIVE TEAM
KAILA FRANCOIS (Assistant Stage Manager) is a high school sophomore who is excited to take on the role of Assistant Stage Manager for 9 to 5 at The Naples Players. She previously participated in TNP’s productions of Sweeney Todd and Little Women. Kaila’s passion for theater began at a young age and continues to grow. She extends many thanks to her dad for supporting her love of the arts!
TYLER JENNINGS (Sound Designer) is originally from Wisconsin, now residing in Minneapolis. Tyler has found a love of sound design while working both theater and live music events. Through his career he has worked with well known theaters in the Twin Cities including designing The Pajama Game and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Artistry Theater. After sound designing Southern Comforts, Tyler is very excited to be returning for his second show with The Naples Players.
TAYLOR MATTHEWS (Stage Manager) is in her second season as Company Stage Manager at The Naples Players. Her previous stage management credits here include: A Christmas Story: The Musical, Clue: Onstage, and The Marvelous Wonderettes She graduated from Western Michigan University in 2023 with a BFA: Theater, Stage Management.
ABBY MAY (Lighting Designer) is very excited to return to The Naples Players (Sweeney Todd, The Cake, The Sound of Music, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) with this production! Abby is a New York City-based Lighting Designer who travels the country working in dance, theatre, opera, and events. Selected credits include: Fear of 13 (Broadway, Assoc. LD), The Play That Goes Wrong (LD, Florida Rep), Sound of Music National Tour (Assoc. LD), Beauty and the Beast (LD, Palo Alto Players), Into the Woods (LD, Blake Theatre), and The Last Five Years (LD, Palo Alto Players). BBE. abbymayld.com @_abbymay_
TINA MORONI & JAMIELYNN BUCCI (Wig Designers) are southwest Florida-based wig designers, makeup artists, and actors. The duo has designed for The Naples Players, Theaterzone, and Players
Circle Theater and are passionate about the transformative power of wig, hair, and makeup artistry in performance. Select credits include: Little Women, 42nd Street, She Kills Monsters, Jersey Boys, Carrie: The Musical . Big thanks to this creative team and The Naples Players for continued collaboration!
DOLLY PARTON (Music & Lyrics) is considered to be the most successful female country music artist, having released 42 top-10 country albums and earned 25 number-one singles. She has won seven Grammy® awards and received 42 Grammy® nominations. She has also received seven awards from the Academy of Country Music and 10 Country Music Association awards, and is one of only five female artists to win the CMA’s highest honor, “Entertainer of the Year.” Dolly is also an acclaimed movie and television actress, and her literacy program, Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library,” is now in 566 counties in 36 states. “The woman is one of our national treasures, so let’s cherish her for as long as we’ve got her...this is one Barbie who has always been for real,” wrote Newsweek in 2008. www.dollyparton.com/
BRIDGET POULTER (Props Designer) is the full season props intern at The Naples Players and she is thrilled to be working with TNP for this season. Born and raised in Littleton Colorado, Bridget is a recent graduate from Colorado State University where she obtained her B.A. in Theatre Design and Technology with a concentration in scenic design and a minor in film studies. She has previously worked as the prop designer for Beau Jest (TNP), the scenic designer for Into the Woods (Colorado State University, ACTF nomination), and the props designer for Peter and the Starcatcher (Colorado State University). She is looking forward to continuing her props career here and hopes that you enjoy the show!
PATRICIA RESNICK (Book) has enjoyed a successful and varied career in film, television, and theatre. She wrote the original screenplay for the film 9 to 5 , a comedy classic and one of the top-grossing films of all time. Under the tutelage of her mentor Rob -
ert Altman, she co-authored A Wedding (British Academy Award and Writer’s Guild nominations) and Quintet starring Paul Newman. Other films include Maxie (Glenn Close) and Straight Talk, which reunited her with Dolly Parton. She has written numerous pilots for television for networks including Showtime, CBS and FX and her seven produced made for television movies include The Battle of Mary Kay starring Shirley MacLaine and Parker Posey who both gave Golden Globe-nominated performances. She was the executive producer and head writer of a series based on the children’s book Olivia for the Nick Jr. network. Her theatre work includes her Drama Desk nominated book for the Broadway musical 9 to 5 which garnered four Tony nominations, sketches for Lily Tomlin’s first one-woman Broadway show Appearing Nightly, and a stage musical adaptation of her own PBS movie Ladies in Waiting which originated at the Woodstock (Illinois) Summer Playhouse and later moved to the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. She worked as a consulting producer on the final season of Mad Men and on the ABC Family drama Recovery Road . She is currently working on a 9 to 5 film sequel as well as being co-executive producer for a new Netflix show based on Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City
DYLAN TURNER (Assistant Stage Manager) is very excited to be working on another show here at The Naples Players. This is Dylan’s first show as an assistant stage manager, but he has previously stage managed Something Rotten! JR and Beetlejuice JR here with the Academy program. When not in the theater, Dylan can be found on the football field, as he is one of the drum majors for Gulf Coast High’s marching band. As his senior year comes to an end, he is excited to head to Tallahassee, FL, to attend Florida State University to pursue a degree in music education to become a high school band director. He would also like to thank Jen, Julie, Cole, Taylor, and Chris for fostering his love of theater. Lastly, he would like to thank his parents for their support.
BEKAH UNSWORTH (Scenic Designer) is thrilled to be designing her first show at TNP! Bekah is a scenic designer, muralist, and painter working and residing in Phoenix, Arizona. Previous design credits include Little Women and Cinderella at Duluth Playhouse, MN; and assistant design on Silent Sky at Ford’s Theatre, and Detroit ‘67 at Signature Theatre, VA. She currently works as the scenic charge artist at The Phoenix Theatre company and has created murals in Arizona, Colorado, Tennessee, and Ohio.
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION | 2025
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TNP STAFF (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
BRYCE ALEXANDER Executive Artistic Director/CEO
MOLLIE BERMAN Director of Costumes
EMILY BETTINI House Manager
JULES BRANCHE Volunteer Manager
COLE BUTCHER
Artistic Director of Production/ Internship Director
PAMELA LARKIN CARUSO Director of Volunteer Advancement
STEVEN CARUSO Chief Education Officer
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EIMEAR COULLS Marketing Coordinator
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CHARLES FORNARA
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TAYLOR MATTHEWS Company Stage Manager
MARY ANNE McKERROW Resident Costume Designer
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2025-26 SEASON INTERNS
DALLAS J. COOK Lighting Intern
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