BY ARRANGEMENT WITH CAMERON MACKINTOSH
PRESENTS
A NEW PRODUCTION OF BOUBLIL AND SCHÖNBERG’S
LES MISÉRABLES
A MUSICAL BY ALAIN BOUBLIL AND CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
LYRICS BY HERBERT KRETZMER
BASED ON A NOVEL BY VICTOR HUGO
MUSIC BY CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
ORIGINAL FRENCH TEXT BY ALAIN BOUBLIL AND JEAN-MARC NATEL
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL BY JAMES FENTON
ADAPTED AND ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY TREVOR NUNN AND JOHN CAIRD
ORCHESTRATIONS BY STEPHEN METCALFE CHRISTOPHER JAHNKE AND STEPHEN BROOKER
ORIGINAL ORCHESTRATIONS BY JOHN CAMERON
PRESENTED BY ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD
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). Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. ANY VIDEO RECORDING MADE OF THIS PERFORMANCE IS AUTHORIZED FOR PERSONAL, AT-HOME, NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH RECORDING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED UNDER FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAW. LES MISÉRABLES is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
TNP CREATIVE TEAM
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA
STAGE MANAGER CARTER ZGONINA
SOUND DESIGNER ERIC CONDIT
WIG DESIGNERS
JAMIELYNN BUCCI TINA MORONI
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PHILLIP FAZIO
SCENIC DESIGNER RYAN DOUGLASS
COSTUME DESIGNER MARY ANNE M c KERROW
MUSIC DIRECTOR CHARLES FORNARA
LIGHTING DESIGNER ABBY MAY*
PROPS DESIGNER AMY HUGHES
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION JEN PRICE
EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRYCE ALEXANDER
KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING DESIGN BY STAGE SOUNDS, LLC WWW.STAGE-SOUNDS.COM
*The lighting designer of this production is represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE.
KIZZIE THEATER | AUGUST 7-9, 2026
SPECIAL THANKS
KATHLEEN KOLACZ | OPERA NAPLES | THEATRE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
CAST
ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
ALEO UFOR, ARIANNI ANTONACCI, ELLIE BARBIER, ZOLA BARBIER, BETHANY BRADFORD, CAWLFIELD, SURI FINCH, ALEXANDRIA GOENNER*, BRIGHTON JOHNS, SLOANE KELLY*, LILA MARTINEZ, STELLA PESCE, JULIET SANCHEZ, NINA SANDHU*, REBEKAH WARD, AVA WILLIAMS, ADELYN YATES
CREW
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS …………………………………………………………… ..PETER CAPORAL, CHARLES FORNARA
FIGHT & INTIMACY COORDINATOR ……………………………………………………………………… .. COLE BUTCHER
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS ..KATE CONDIT, KAILA FRANCOIS*, KARAROSE HARDMAN, BRADY PATTERSON
REHEARSAL PIANIST ..FRANK SANDERS
BACKSTAGE CREW ………………………………………………………… .. JACK BOSLEY, NOAH RUBIN, ALYSSA TURNER
FLIES ........................................................................................................... TREVOR BALL, ANYA LASTIRI, BILL SHADE
WARDROBE SUPERVISOR
.ZEKE DANCE
DRESSERS ……………………………………………… .ZEKE DANCE, JENNY GANTLETT, HEATHER GOENNER, LISA GUNN, GLORIA KOUZMINE, JEN MANCE, DELILAH TUCKER
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR ……………………………………………………………………………………… ..SID KARNATH
SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS …………… .. SAGE BRADSHAW, THOMAS HARTLAND, BLAKE MIKULSKI, GIANNA SALINAS
MOVING LIGHT PROGRAMMER ……………………………………………………………………………… .. HENRY WILEN
ELECTRICIANS …………………………… SAGE BRADSHAW, LINDSEY BURGOS, LEXII CLEMONS, THOMAS HARTLAND, ANGELIQUE M c ARTHUR, JOHN M c GONIGLE, KAREN M c GONIGLE, CHRISTINA SKIBICKI
AUDIO ENGINEER ……………………………………………………………………………………………… KOHEN VERRETTE
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR
AUDIO ASSISTANTS
PROPERTIES
COLTON TOWNSEND
ARNIE LEYTON, ELLA PLUMMER, HEIDI ROBAR
DEBRON M c CARTNEY, ESTHER SNYDER
ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGNER . NATALIA BAEZ ORTIZ
MASTER CARPENTER . RYAN DAVID HORST
SCENIC PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION ………………… . IAN COCKLIN, JOE FEMIA, LINDA FRIIS, TAMMY HARRIS, SHIRA LINDEN, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, ERIC OLOFFSON, VINCENT O’BYRNE, TRACY ROSEN, JEFF SMITH, MARY TAYLOR, MICHAEL TROOP, MJ WANN, FRED WILLIG, JAKE WOESTE
COSTUME CONSTRUCTION & CARE ……………… . LISA ANN, GWEN BETTINI, WREN BOYD, KARLENE CARLQUIST, ETSUKO DES ROSIERS, GIANNA DEL DEBBIO, ELLA EASTMAN, DYLAN FILLMORE, LINDA FIKES, STEPHANIE FOWLE, MARY JANE JONES, ANNIE KHOURY, GLORIA KOUZMINE, REGINA KUNKLE, JOAN LAUGHLIN, SANDY L o PRESTI, JOHN M c KERROW, NICO MILLER, JULIA PILNER, PATRICIA PUIA, BETH RATHEY, MARY SCHMITZ, JEAN SNYDER, JANE STEELE, KATELYN TRAN, CHERYL WILLIG, MIA ZEWALK
SCENES, ACTS & MUSICAL NUMBERS
SETTING & TIME
France between 1815 and 1833
ACT 1
PROLOGUE: 1815, DIGNE
“PROLOGUE” …………………………………………… . CONVICTS, JEAN VALJEAN, JAVERT, BISHOP, ENSEMBLE
1823, MONTREUIL-SUR-MER
“AT THE END OF THE DAY” ………………………………………… .. FACTORY WORKERS, ENSEMBLE, FANTINE
“I DREAMED A DREAM” ……………………………………………………………………………………… FANTINE
“THE DOCKS” …………… . SAILORS, OLD WOMEN, WHORES, FANTINE, BAMATABOIS, JEAN VALJEAN, JAVERT
“CART CRASH” …………………………………………… FAUCHELEVANT, ONLOOKERS, JEAN VALJEAN, JAVERT
“WHO AM I?” …………………………………………………………………………………………… .. JEAN VALJEAN
“FANTINE’S DEATH” …………………………………………………………… .. FANTINE, JEAN VALJEAN, JAVERT
1823, MONTFERMEIL
“LITTLE COSETTE” …………………………………………………… .. LITTLE COSETTE, MADAME THÉNARDIER
“MASTER OF THE HOUSE” ………………………………… . THÉNARDIER, MADAME THÉNARDIER, ENSEMBLE
“THE BARGAIN” …………………………… . THÉNARDIER, MADAME THÉNARDIER, VALJEAN, LITTLE COSETTE 1832, PARIS
“THE BEGGARS” ……………………………………… . GAVROCHE, ENJOLRAS, MARIUS, STUDENTS, ENSEMBLE
“THE ROBBERY” ……… . THÉNARDIER, MADAME THÉNARDIER, MARIUS, ÉPONINE, JEAN VALJEAN, JAVERT
“STARS” …………………………………………………………………… .. JAVERT, GAVROCHE, ÉPONINE, MARIUS
“THE ABC CAFÉ” ………………………………………………………………… .. ENJOLRAS, MARIUS, STUDENTS
“THE PEOPLE’S SONG” ……………………………………………………… .. ENJOLRAS, STUDENTS, ENSEMBLE
“RUE PLUMET” COSETTE, MARIUS, JEAN VALJEAN, ÉPONINE
“A HEART FULL OF LOVE” …………………………………………………………… MARIUS, COSETTE, ÉPONINE
“THE ATTACK ON RUE PLUMET” …………………………… THÉNARDIER, THÉNARDIER’S GANG, ÉPONINE, MARIUS, JEAN VALJEAN
“ONE DAY MORE” ……………………………………………………………………………………… . FULL COMPANY
15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
ACT 2
“BUILDING THE BARRICADE” …………………………… ENJOLRAS, JAVERT, MARIUS, ÉPONINE, STUDENTS
“THE LETTER” ……………………………………………………………………………… .. ÉPONINE, JEAN VALJEAN
“ON MY OWN” ………………………………………………………………………………………………… .. ÉPONINE
“THE BARRICADE” ……………………………………………………… . ENJOLRAS, MARIUS, JAVERT, STUDENTS
“JAVERT AT THE BARRICADE” …………………………………… . ENJOLRAS, JAVERT, GAVROCHE, STUDENTS
“A LITTLE FALL OF RAIN” ………………………………………………………… ÉPONINE, MARIUS, STUDENTS
“VALJEAN AT THE BARRICADE” …………………………………………………… .. JEAN VALJEAN, STUDENTS
“THE FIRST ATTACK” …………………………………………… ENJOLRAS, JEAN VALJEAN, JAVERT, STUDENTS
“THE NIGHT” ……………………………………………………… .. STUDENTS, GRANTAIRE, MARIUS, ENSEMBLE
“BRING HIM HOME” …………………………………………………………………………………… .. JEAN VALJEAN
“THE SECOND ATTACK” ……………………… .. ENJOLRAS, MARIUS, JEAN VALJEAN, GAVROCHE, STUDENTS
“THE FINAL BATTLE” ……………………………………………………………… . ENJOLRAS, JAVERT, STUDENTS
“THE SEWERS” …………………………………………………………………………………………… . THÉNARDIER
“JAVERT’S SUICIDE” ………………………………………………………………………… JAVERT, JEAN VALJEAN
“TURNING” ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… .. WOMEN
“EMPTY CHAIRS AT EMPTY TABLES” …………………………………………………………………… .. MARIUS
“MARIUS AND COSETTE” …………………………………………………… .. MARIUS, COSETTE, JEAN VALJEAN
“THE WEDDING” ………………………………… .. THÉNARDIER, MADAME THÉNARDIER, MARIUS, ENSEMBLE
“EPILOGUE” …………………………………………………………………………………………… .. FULL COMPANY
CAST BIOS
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
ESMERALDA ALEO UFOR (Ensemble) graduated from Lely High this last spring and is excited to spend this summer being part of Les Misérables Teen. She has met so many wonderful people in this place and hopes to keep in touch with them. She also wants to thank her family, friends, and teachers for always being there in her endeavors. Past credits include Ensemble/Rent: School Edition, A2/CATS, and A2/Ride the Cyclone as a crew member at TNP.
ARIANNI ANTONACCI (Ensemble) is very excited to be part of Les Misérables Teen! She has previously been in Mamma Mia!, Sister Act, Something Rotten! JR., and Legally Blonde JR. She would like to thank her directors, Dr. Becky Weese-Rumpf, Pamela Jimenez, and her family for always supporting her. Enjoy the show!
ELLIE BARBIER (Ensemble) is passionate about theatre, cooking, and crafts. She was previously in CATS and is honored to be part of Les Misérables Teen.
ZOLA BARBIER (Ensemble) enjoys playing the electric guitar, dancing, music, and the arts. She is delighted to be part of Les Misérables Teen.
OSCAR BENTLEY (Babet) is thrilled to return to TNP for his favorite musical, Les Misérables. He was recently seen in the ensemble of TNP’s mainstage production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and has volunteered with TNP’s scenic team. Oscar’s background includes four summers at Camp Ballibay, where he performed in numerous productions and developed a passion for improv and vocal performance. Favorite credits include Judas/Godspell. He sends a huge thank you to his family and the incredible TNP team for their constant support.
RACHEL BLITZER (Little Éponine) is so excited to be in Les Misérables Teen. She loves acting and being on stage. Rachel had an amazing time playing a kitten in CATS. When not performing, she enjoys playing piano, tennis and golf. She hopes you enjoy the show!
BETHANY BRADFORD (Ensemble) is so excited to make her debut with The Naples Players! Most recently, she was the ASM for production of Guys and Dolls at Gulf Coast High. Her past credits include Ensemble/Grease, Fame, and Little Shop of Horrors at GCHS. She hopes you enjoy the show!
JAKE BUFFINGTON (Joly) This is Jake’s 12th production overall and 7th with TNP, in addition to shows at The Village School. Recent credits include Rev. Shaw Moore/ Footloose, Prince Eric/The Little Mermaid JR., Chad Danforth/High School Musical JR, Charles Deetz/Beetlejuice JR., Lord Clapham/Something Rotten! JR. and Schwartz/A Christmas Story: The Musical. Jake discovered his passion for musical theatre at age 10 and brings enthusiasm to every rehearsal. At 14, he is so excited to be part of his first Teen show and hopes for many more! Jake would like to thank his family, Dawn and Charlie Fornara, and his fellow castmates. Enjoy the Revolution!
ROMEO
CALLARI (Feuilly) is 14 and is a 9th grade honor roll student at CSN where he plays varsity football. He has performed in various musicals since the age of three, most recently as Martin/Troll/Between the Lines, Callahan/Legally Blonde JR., Crutchy/ Newsies JR., and Kurt von Trapp/The Sound of Music. He released his first single in 2024; you can enjoy it and other songs he wrote on your favorite streaming app!! Fishing, his family, building LEGO, good food - these are a few of his favorite things! Romeo would like to thank his fellow castmates for the incredible memories and friendships made, the creative team who pushed him to be his best, and his family for their unwavering support. He hopes you enjoy the show!
EMILY
CAMERON (Little Cosette) feels at home with her friends on stage. She is thrilled to play Little Cosette and shared the stage for the first time with her Daddy in the adult production. She loves acting, singing, dancing, her Mom, and her brothers Joseph and Andrew.
CAST BIOS
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AMELIA CAWLFIELD (Ensemble) is an incoming junior at NHS who loves being involved in anything performing arts. She’s part of both JROTC and choir, and she really enjoys being on stage and working with others. Amelia has also performed with The Naples Players in Sweeney Todd Teen and RENT: School Edition, which made her love theatre even more. She’s super excited to be part of Les Misérables Teen and hopes you enjoy the show!
JILLIAN CINNAMON (Fantine) is so excited to be part of her all-time favorite show, Les Misérables! Past roles include Rona Lisa Peretti/The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Bombalurina/CATS, Ariel/The Little Mermaid, and Ensemble/9 to 5. She is a proud graduate of the Baker Day School. She would like to thank the cast and creative team for their hard work and dedication, as well as her mom and dad for their amazing support.
WILLIAM CONDIT (Thénardier) is a rising junior who is thrilled to be back in the spotlight for this production of Les Misérables! Favorite TNP credits include Ensemble/ Hadestown: Teen Edition, Andy Lee/42nd Street Teen, Skimbleshanks/CATS, and most recently Ensemble/Les Misérables. When not in the theater, he can be found songwriting, reading or loving on his 3 cats. He is a 3-time Odyssey of the Mind World Champion, plays piano, and just finished his first ever scenic design for TNPA’s set of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He is endlessly thankful for the production staff. Their support and time has made this a fantastic show both in front of and behind the curtains. Enjoy the show!
THOMAS CURRIE (Marius) is honored to perform as Marius in Les Misérables Teen. A graduate of the Baker Day School, Thomas has been actively involved in theater at TNP and is grateful for the opportunities it has given him to grow as a performer. Previous credits include Mark Cohen/Rent: School Edition, Christopher Boone/The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Inspector Kemp/Young Frankenstein, Orpheus/ Hadestown: Teen Edition, and Beadle Bamford/Sweeney Todd Teen, as well as Godspell and The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen. He thanks the cast, crew, his punt, and creative team, and sends love to his family and friends for their constant support.
CHANCE
DEVER (Bishop/Combeferre) is a senior at Naples High performing in his first TNPA production alongside this incredible cast. Previous roles at NHS include Sonny/Grease and Kevin/Mean Girls. He would like to thank his family and his friends, especially one friend in particular who’s been trying to get him here for a while.
EDISON FILNER
(Enjolras) is a rising junior at Barron Collier High and is thrilled to be in this summer’s production of Les Mis Teen! Previous roles at TNP include: Joly/Les Mis, Quaxo/Macavity/CATS, Toby/Sweeney Todd Teen, Virgil/Ride the Cyclone, Worker/ Hadestown: Teen Edition, and Ziggy/Young Frankenstein, as well as being in the ensembles of Curious Incident, Sweeney Todd, and RENT: School Edition. When not performing in the theater, Edison loves playing violin and viola and is a member of several ensembles including the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the 2026 FMEA All-State Orchestra. Special thanks to Dawn, Charlie, Carter, and all of the amazing crew members and designers who helped to make this production so special.
SURI FINCH
(Ensemble) is an incoming sophomore at Barron Collier High. Previous TNP credits include: Pettipaws/CATS, Jane Seymour/SIX: Teen Edition, Marta (Vienna Cast)/The Sound of Music, Whitney/Ensemble/Legally Blonde JR., and Florinda/ Granny/Into the Woods JR. When off the stage, Suri is a BCHS cheerleader, participates in mock trial, and enjoys rollerblading, scrapbooking, and traveling. Suri would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support and is elated to share the stage with such talented performers! Enjoy this beautiful show!
ALEXANDRIA GOENNER
(Ensemble) has had the opportunity of performing in a variety of beloved and amazing shows including Matilda JR, Dear Edwina, Seussical JR., Newsies JR. and Teen, Beauty and the Beast JR, Legally Blonde JR, Something Rotten! JR, SIX: Teen Edition, and CATS. Alexandria’s love for storytelling and her dedication to the theater continues to inspire her on and off stage. She would like to thank the cast, crew and audience for their support and is excited to share this performance with you!
MIGUEL GOMEZ
(Lesgles/Fauchelevant) This is Miguel’s first show at TNP. He is super excited to perform outside of his high school. He’s looking forward to potentially performing in more shows at TNP whilst having a good time. He thanks his parents for their support and is very happy to be participating.
CARYS GUERRERO
(Madame Thénardier) is a recent GCHS graduate. She is thrilled to be playing the role of Madame Thénardier in TNP’s production of Les Misérables Teen. Previous roles include Mimi/Rent: School Edition, Sally Bowles/Cabaret, Marcy Park/ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Demeter/CATS, Heather MacNamara/ Heathers, Anne of Cleves/SIX: Teen Edition, Patty Simcox/Grease, June/Chicago, Paula Abagnale/Catch Me If You Can. Carys is continuing her journey at Florida State University where she will be double majoring in Economics and Broadcast Journalism. She would like to give a special thanks to Dawn, Charlie, and Peter for pushing her to be her absolute best self both in and outside of the theatre. Enjoy!
CAST BIOS
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ELLA HAMBLEN (Cosette) is a 17-year-old rising senior at The Baker Day School of The Naples Players Academy of Dramatic Arts and is so thrilled to be performing in Les Misérables Teen!! She has most recently been seen in TNPA’s productions of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Rent: School Edition, and CATS. She would like to thank her Mom and Dad for always being so loving and supportive, and Dawn and Charlie for this amazing opportunity. Enjoy the show!
MAXIMILIANO JAMES
(Grantaire/Bamatabois) is a dynamic 15-year-old performer whose presence commands the stage. A true triple threat—actor, singer, and dancer—he has taken on bold, diverse roles, showcasing range beyond his years. Recent standout performances include the male lead Sam in Mamma Mia! and the charismatic villain Pablo in Sister Act. He brought complexity and energy to roles such as the bilingual lead Antipholus/Comedy of Errors, the devious Mr. Wormwood/Matilda, and Professor Callahan/Legally Blonde. His versatility shines from the eccentric Nostradamus/ Something Rotten! to the high-energy Theo/School of Rock and Monsieur D’Arque/Beauty and the Beast.
BRIGHTON JOHNS
(Ensemble) is so excited to be making her TNP debut with Les Misérables Teen! A sophomore at Aubrey Rogers High, Brighton has been singing and acting since age five in Annie. She has been in dozens of shows but favorite roles include: Hortensia/Matilda, Louisa/The Sound of Music, Tanya/Mamma Mia!, and ensemble roles in High School Musical 2 and The Music Man. Brighton has sung with a Children/Teen vocal performing group for several years. She also plays basketball, does cheerleading, and sings in the audition choir Bella Voce at Aubrey Rogers. Brighton would like to express gratitude to her parents for always supporting her and to her Mom for giving her a love of musical theatre. “To love another person is to see the face of God”.
SLOANE KELLY (Ensemble) is currently an incoming junior at the Baker Day School here at The Naples Players Academy! She has been part of multiple productions, playing violin in the pit for Hadestown: Teen Edition, and as an ensemble member in Sweeney Todd Teen and Rent: School Edition. She would like to thank her friends and family for their unending love and support, and she hopes you enjoy Les Misérables Teen!
MICHAEL LAKIN (Javert) is excited to be part of Les Misérables Teen, where he has the incredible opportunity to bring his dream role of Javert to life. Performing as Javert has long been a goal of his, and he is honored to take on such a powerful and complex character. Michael is passionate about musical theatre and has loved every moment of growing through this experience. He is grateful for the chance to share this journey with the cast and hopes you enjoy the show as much as he has enjoyed being a part of it. He would like to thank his friends and family for their immense love and support.
MADISON MANCE (Éponine) is originally from Oshawa, Ontario and has called Florida home since February 2022. She is a rising 9th grade student fulfilling her dreams here at the Baker Day School! Madison was most recently seen in TNPA’s productions as Rusty/Footloose, Tantomile/CATS and Katherine Parr/SIX: Teen Edition. Other roles: Shakespeare/Tobias/Something Rotten! JR, Mary Beth/A Christmas Story: The Musical, Elle Woods/Legally Blonde JR., and Young Bonnie/Bonnie and Clyde at Theatre Zone. Playing this bucket list role is a dream come true! She is eternally grateful to work with this amazing cast. Thank you to Dawn and Charlie for their guidance, and to her family & friends for being so supportive. Enjoy the show!
LILA MARTINEZ (Ensemble) is a recent Naples High graduate and is so excited to be a part of Les Mis! Her favorite past roles include Sandy/Grease and Cady/Mean Girls! Lila is also a competitive dancer and is so excited to be onstage making memories with her friends. She would like to thank her family and everyone at TNP for this opportunity. Enjoy the show!
STELLA PESCE (Ensemble) is so excited to be in this show! This is Stella’s second show with The Naples Players. Last season she was seen in CATS. As soon as she started theater, she fell in love with it! She has met so many new friends and loves the way TNP makes her feel included! She is so grateful to get to work with so many talented people! She loves to dance, meet new people, and spend time with her family. Enjoy the show!
RANDY PILOTO
(Jean Valjean) is a rising freshman at Florida State University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree for Music Performance on the oboe. He cannot state enough how grateful and humbled he is to have been a part of The Naples Players Academy and its incredible people/productions. Previous credits at TNPA include: Tom Collins/RENT: School Edition, Old Deuteronomy/CATS, and Adolfo Pirelli/Sweeney Todd Teen. Randy would like to thank everyone who has made this past year an honor and a pleasure to live, including all his friends and family. He would also like to thank Dawn and Charlie for their unfathomable care and dedication towards TNPA. Their mentorship and direction have changed lives. Please enjoy Les Mis
CAST BIOS
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MATIAS PISCOYA (Gavroche) From dreaming of a Red Ryder BB gun as Ralphie in A Christmas Story to the barber shop of Sweeney Todd as Tobias Ragg, and now the barricades of Les Misérables, Matias couldn’t be more excited to bring Gavroche to life. He recently made his professional debut in Oliver! at TheaterZone. Other favorite roles include Willard/Footloose and Zack Mooneyham/School of Rock. Matias also appeared as Gavroche in the adult production. A proud student at The Baker Day School and member of the Junior Student Leadership Council, he is thankful to his teachers, TNP, and everyone who has supported him along the way. Follow his journey @matiaspiscoya
VICTORIA
RINALDI (Courfeyrac) is a recent graduate from The Village School and is so excited to be a part of this amazing cast! Recently, she has been seen as Éponine/Les Misérables, Maureen/Rent: School Edition, Jennyanydots/CATS, Mrs. Lovett/Sweeney Todd Teen, Ensemble/Hadestown: Teen Edition, Ensemble/A Christmas Story: The Musical, and Frau Blücher/Young Frankenstein. She thanks Dawn, Charlie, the cast, and crew for all their trust, hard work, and dedication! Enjoy the show!
EMERSON ROSCHEK (Montparnasse) is so excited to be in her second Teen production! She is so honored to be in such an amazing show. Her most recent roles include Ariel/ Footloose, Coricopat/CATS, Delia/Beetlejuice JR., and Anne Boleyn/SIX: Teen Edition. She wants to thank Dawn and Charlie for giving her this opportunity. She also wants to thank her friends and family for supporting her. She hopes you enjoy the show!!!
CHRISTIAN RULL (Brujon/Foreman) is very proud to play Brujon/Foreman in this production of Les Misérables Teen! He was born in Naples back in 2009 and this is his first official show. When not rehearsing; Chris loves to relax on the beach or volunteer for the local hospital. Huge thanks to Christian’s family and all the people who have made this possible for him!
JULIET SANCHEZ (Ensemble) is an upcoming junior at Gulf Coast High. Previous roles/ productions include: Katisha/The Mikado, Elsa/Frozen JR., Edith/Pirates of Penzance, Young Frankenstein, Beauty and the Beast, and Fame. Outside of theatre, Juliet enjoys playing the cello in her school orchestra and the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. She has also previously played in the pit for two TNPA productions: CATS and Hadestown: Teen Edition. Juliet would like to thank all her friends and family for coming to the show and she hopes you enjoy Les Misérables Teen!
NINA SANDHU (Ensemble) is honored to be part of Les Misérables Teen. Since joining TNP she has performed in Something Rotten! JR., Beetlejuice JR., CATS, and Rent: School Edition. She is passionate about continuing to grow as a performer and storyteller. Nina is an enthusiastic and proud student at the Baker Day School. She would like to thank her teachers, directors, and family for their continued support.
RISA ELISABETH SEIKE-LAWSON
(Claquesous) is a sophomore at Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan. She is so excited to be back in Naples this summer to be part of TNPA’ s production of Les Misérables Teen! Previous credits include Hadestown: Teen Edition, Ride the Cyclone, Sweeney Todd Teen, and Pride and Prejudice. Outside of theater, Risa plays violin, rugby, and is always traveling! She thanks her family for supporting her every step of the way, her friends for being at every show, her best friend for introducing her to theatre, and most importantly...her CA family, for allowing her to go farther in theatre than she could have ever imagined. (Go Falcons!) Enjoy the show!
JOSH TURNER (Jean Prouvaire) is an 8th grade student who has recently discovered his love for theatre. This will be his first Teen production. Outside of theatre Josh likes embroidery, cooking, and art. He has always had a fondness for musicals and is extremely excited to be a part of Les Mis Teen. He thanks his family for supporting his passion in theatre. He also thanks his vocal coach, friends, and everyone else who has helped him along the way.
REBEKAH WARD (Ensemble) is a local 9th grade homeschool student. This is her debut performance. She has participated in several classes at TNP including improv, dance, and acting. Offstage she spends her time reading, writing, playing soccer, and wakeboarding. She is excited for her endless singing of Les Mis to finally mean something. Rebekah can’t wait to see what journey acting takes her on and to see how God uses her opportunities for His glory!
BEALEY CATE WHITE (Factory Girl/Ensemble) is excited to be back on The Naples Players’ stage where she most recently performed in Hadestown: Teen Edition. This is her sixth TNP Academy show in addition to three TNP mainstage shows. Favorite roles in the Naples area include Brigitta/The Sound of Music, Witch/Into the Woods JR., Anne Boleyn/SIX: Teen Edition, and Martha/Heathers: Teen Edition. She hopes you enjoy Les Mis Teen!
CAST BIOS
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AVA WILLIAMS (Ensemble) is excited to return to TNP where she recently performed as Alonzo/CATS: School Edition, Ensemble in Sweeney Todd Teen and Hadestown: Teen Edition, and Princess/The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. You may have seen her in Anything Goes (GSP) or Grease (NPAC). Her favorite credits include Romeo/Romeo and Juliet and Cruella/Disney’s Descendants. Ava has performed on stage with Opera Naples in The Magic Flute, La Boheme, Carmen, and Turandot. With over 10 years of ballet, she performed extensively with the Moscow Ballet, Naples Ballet, and NDC. Ava would like to thank Dawn and Charlie for this opportunity and their amazing direction, as well as Jen for her caring support. She is also grateful for the effort of the cast and crew and her family.
ADELYN YATES (Ensemble) is a rising sophomore who is doing early admissions this fall at FSW. Previous roles include Gaston/Beauty and the Beast, MC/Chicago, Iago/Aladdin, and Zeke Baylor/High School Musical. In her free time, she likes to write, listen to music, or work as a stage manager for Children for the Arts. She wants to thank her family for supporting her theatre career and her castmates for their constant encouragement and love! These are the most talented and inspiring people she’s ever worked with. At the end of the day, she wants you to sit back and enjoy TNPA’s production of Les Misérables Teen!
ORCHESTRA
CONDUCTOR: CHARLES FORNARA
VIOLIN: ERIK BERG; VIOLA: NATALIA ROSEN; CELLO/ELECTRIC GUITAR: TIM TORRES
REED I (FLUTE, PICCOLO, ALTO FLUTE, ALTO RECORDER): MAX BOGERT*, DARBI LAMRANI
REED II (OBOE, ENGLISH HORN): SAMANTHA ZELNIK
REED III (CLARINET, BASS CLARINET, E-FLAT CLARINET, TENOR RECORDER): ADAM COSTELLO
HORN I: TRACY LEONARD; HORN II: DANA WILLIAMS; TRUMPET/FLUGELHORN: MIKE SANTIAGO
TROMBONE/TUBA: ADREN HANCE; KEYBOARD I: FRANK SANDERS; KEYBOARD II: JAYDEN TORRES*
BASS: SAMANTHA KLUMPP*; DRUMS AND PERCUSSION: SCOTT CRAWFORD
* denotes TNP Academy Teen musician
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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS
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JAMIELYNN BUCCI (Wig Designer) is a Southwest Florida-based wig designer, makeup artist, and actor. Alongside her partner-in-wigs Tina Moroni, the duo has designed locally for TheatreZone, The Naples Players, and Players Circle Theater. They are passionate about the transformative power of wig, hair, and makeup artistry in performance. Recent credits: Much Ado About Nothing, Same Time Next Year, 9 to 5, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Little Women, 42nd Street, Jersey Boys, Carrie: The Musical . Big thanks to this creative team at TNP for their continued collaboration!
PETER CAPORAL (Assistant Director) is excited to be the assistant director on this production of Les Misérables Teen and would like to thank Dawn and Charlie for their trust. Previous roles at TNP include Jean Valjean/Les Misérables, Sweeney Todd/Sweeney Todd and Lenny Ganz/Rumors. He has been featured in off-Broadway plays including Tony in How Alfo Learned to Love, and starred as Lenny in Father Nose Best, winner of the Bonita Springs Short Film Festival 2024. Peter is a proud member of Stage 2 Improv and is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He would like to thank his wife, Jen, for her unwavering love and support.
ERIC CONDIT (Sound Designer) Selected credits include golden-age and contemporary work such as Gypsy, Wonderful Town, Bright Star, The Bridges of Madison County, Gutenberg! The Musical, Million Dollar Quartet, Rock of Ages and Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical. Premiere works include Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera, The Feud and the upcoming Barcelona: The Musical (Feb 2027 at TheatreZone, Naples, FL). Outside the theater, Eric is owner of emc2(genius) - a professional residential lighting automation company. Together with his wife he is also coach of a world-champion Odyssey of the Mind team.
KATE CONDIT (Assistant Stage Manager) is 15 years old and loves the production side of theatre. You can find her baking, coding games, 3D modeling, and drawing. Most recently, Kate worked as a spotlight operator on the adult run of Les Mis. Previous production roles include Light Board Operator/Hadestown: Teen Edition (TNPA), Assistant Stage Manager/CATS (TNPA), Light Board Operator/Much Ado About Nothing (TNP), ASM/The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (TNPA), and ASM/ Beauty and the Beast JR. (TNPA). She’s excited to be here and hopes you enjoy the show!
RYAN DOUGLASS (Scenic Designer) Is a scenic designer, director, and storyteller with a background in music. He is currently an assistant professor of scenic design at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He has also worked as an adjunct or visiting professor in theatre and design at Purdue University, The Pennsylvania State University, University of Missouri, Kansas City, and Binghamton University. He graduated with his MFA in Scenic Design from The Pennsylvania State University. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and Theatre from Florida State University. Previously, he was a high school theatre teacher at University High School in Orlando, FL, for seven years and a performer at Walt Disney World for eight years. Ryan has worked across the United States, with highlights including Beautiful: The Carol King Musical at The MUNY and serving as the associate scenic designer for Disney’s The Tale of Moana and Disney’s Hercules on Disney Cruise Line’s two newest cruise ships.
CHARLES FORNARA (Music Director/Conductor/Assistant Director), TNP’s Artistic Director of Music, spent a year playing Jean Valjean and Javert in the first German production of Les Misérables. He has music directed over 200 shows, including, at TNP: 9 to 5, 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, and many others, as well as over 30 teen productions for the TNP Academy. Also in Naples for TheatreZone, he has music directed nearly 40 shows including Grumpy Old Men, 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 the 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 recently as Mr. Bumble in Oliver!. 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 9 to 5, Little Women, Sweeney Todd, A Christmas Story, 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, Legally Blonde and The Spitfire Grill, among others, and with the TNP Academy for many productions, including CATS, Joseph, Hairspray and Disney’s Camp Rock. She has choreographed many shows for TNP, including A 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, Jekyll & Hyde, Stepping Out with Donna McKechnie, Legs Diamond 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 the TNP Academy. Love to husband Charlie and her family.
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KAILA FRANCOIS (Assistant Stage Manager) is a high school sophomore who is excited to take on the role of assistant stage manager for Les Mis Teen at The Naples Players. She previously participated in TNP’s productions of 9 to 5, 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!
KARAROSE HARDMAN (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to work on her third production with The Naples Players as an assistant stage manager. Kararose has previously worked on 9 to 5 (Dresser/Crew) and Les Misérables (Crew). Outside of TNP, Kararose has directed several youth productions with Children For The Arts; recent credits: Beauty and the Beast JR . and The Little Mermaid JR . She is currently enrolled at Florida Southwestern State College on track to earn her BA in Theatre. Kararose would like to thank all of the stage managers who have guided her as well as the entire company. Enjoy the show!
AMY HUGHES (Props Designer) is excited to be designing such an amazing production. Amy is mostly known for her credits on stage in shows such as Marian/The Music Man and Mona/Chicago. She is 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.
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_
MARY ANNE McKERROW (Costume Designer) has been a part of TNP since 2005, where she began as the costume designer and a teacher for the youth theatre program. In this role, she educated, enriched, and empowered young actors,helping to develop talent in the local community. Beyond her work behind the scenes, McKerrow is a seasoned performer whose notable stage roles include: Donna/Mamma Mia!, Elizabeth Benning/Young Frankenstein, Momma Rose/Gypsy, Madame Thénardier/Les Misérables, and Mrs. Lovett/Sweeney Todd. McKerrow’s multifaceted career, spanning performance, education, and costume design, highlights her deep commitment and significant impact on the performing arts scene in Southwest Florida. ILY, CB.
TINA MORONI (Wig Designer) is a Southwest Florida-based wig designer, make up artist, and actor. Alongside her partner-in-wigs JamieLynn Bucci, the duo has designed locally for The Naples Players, TheatreZone, and Players Circle Theatre and are passionate about the transformative power of wig, hair, and makeup artistry in performance. Recent credits include Much Ado About Nothing, Same Time Next Year, 9 to 5, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Little Women, 42nd Street, Jersey Boys, and Carrie: The Musical. Big thanks to this creative team and The Naples Players for continued collaboration!
BRADY PATTERSON (Assistant Stage Manager) All this from a slice of gabagool?
CARTER ZGONINA (Stage Manager) is a senior Stage Management student at George Washington University. Select SM Credits: Midiculous (Keegan Theatre); Spring Dance Concert, Twelfth Night (GWU); Sweeney Todd, 42nd Street (The Naples Players).
STAFF & LEADERSHIP 2026-2027 SEASON
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROBIN BACHE GRAY
President
DENNY GLASS
Vice President
OTTO IMMEL
Secretary
BOB UEK
Treasurer
ALAN JAFFE
Immediate Past President
TED BILL
BOB BRADY
JOAN Di LILLO
BRUCE GRAEV
TNP STAFF ( ALPHABETICAL ORDER )
BRYCE ALEXANDER
Executive Artistic Director/CEO
MOLLIE BERMAN
Director of Costumes
EMILY BETTINI
Director of Patron Services
NICK BOISVERT
Resident Charge Artist
JULES BRANCHE
Volunteer Manager
COLE BUTCHER
Artistic Director of Production/ Internship Director
PAMELA LARKIN CARUSO
Director of Volunteer Advancement
STEVEN CARUSO
Chief Education Officer
LEXII CLEMONS
Lighting Coordinator
CHRISTIAN CONN Front of House Associate
JOHN COOPER
Assistant Box Office Manager
EIMEAR COULLS
Marketing Coordinator
KENZIE CURRIE
Chief of Staff
DOREN DANIS
Chief Financial Officer
JAMES DUGGAN
Artistic Associate
PHILLIP FAZIO
Artistic Director
TERRY LIBBY
AMY KOPELAN
BETH PETRUNOFF
KELLEY GERAGHTY PRICE
NANCY RIBORDY
DEBBIE SMITH
GLENN VANGOLEN
GINNY VERAS
KAT ZAGEL
JOHN KROL City Liaison
CINDY FINEGAN
Assistant House Manager
CHARLES FORNARA
Artistic Director of Music
DAWN LEBRECHT FORNARA
Artistic Director of Dance
SARAH GAMBLIN
TNPA Faculty
AMY HUGHES
Props Director
LUKE JACONIS Director of Donor Relations
TORI KERSHAW Backstage Manager
SJ KNOX
Sound Supervisor
LANDON LIBBEY Front of House Associate
JENNIFER MANCE
TNPA Faculty
TAYLOR MATTHEWS Company Stage Manager
JOHN M cKERROW Food & Beverage Manager
MARY ANNE M cKERROW Resident Costume Designer
JULIE MEDRANO Assistant Director of Education
DAN MILLER
Assistant House Manager
DANA PETEROY
TNPA Faculty
SUMMER PLISKOW Director of Arts Access
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CRAIG PRICE Director of Community Enrichment
JEN PRICE Director of Education
DAN RAMIREZ Front of House Associate
CHRIS RILEY Director of Lighting
CASSANDRA ROSE Assistant House Manager
DAYNE SABATOS Lead Draper/Costume Shop Foreman
GAETJENS (SCOTT) SIMEON Accounting Assistant
NICKI SIMKO Front of House Associate
ESTHER SNYDER Executive Assistant to the CEO
KOHEN VERRETTE Director of Sound
JASON WAGAMAN Technical Director
LACEY YAKLIN Director of Development
SUMMER 2026 INTERNS
LINDSEY BURGOS - Lighting
WILLOW CANNON - Arts Access
ZEKE DANCE - Costumes
MORGYN GALLEGOS - Education
JONAH HARRIS-FURCHES - Scenic
HADLEY MURPHEY - Education
ISABEL TREVINO - Sound
CARTER ZGONINA - Stage Mgmt.
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