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Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.America In One Room ARTIST PROFILES
By Jason Odell Williams ALMERIA CAMPBELL Steps, A Tuna Christmas, The Drawer Boy, Sleuth
CAST (in alphabetical order) (Faith) grew up in Lonesome Hollow, Pursuit of Happiness, and
Texas where she began many seasons at Shakespeare festivals across
Faith.....................Almeria Campbell* Pearl.................................Marina Re* acting — first in high the country. TV: The Deuce, Boardwalk Empire,
Diego.....................Nicholas Caycedo* Rani................................Lipica Shah* school, and then at Texas 30 Rock, and Law & Order. FILM: Charmed &
Christian University. After Dangerous and The Knight In Glass Armor.
Mike.....................Sheffield Chastain* Lisa...........................Sarah Stockton* attending Mason Gross CHARLOTTE COHN
Jessica.......................Charlotte Cohn* Kevin............................Linden Tailor* School of Performing (Jessica) was born in
Shawn.....................Lawrence Evans* Arts at Rutgers University, Almeria made Denmark and raised
her TV debut on Law & Order Criminal Intent. in Israel, serving in
Most recently, she guest-starred on New the Israeli Army as a
Directed by: Kate Alexander Amsterdam. Her film work includes Baby commanding officer. She
Mama and she recently made her directorial was the Lead Producer
Scenic Designers Costume Designer debut with Black and Kinda Republican. of Handle With Care
FST: American Son. almeriacampbell.com (New York Times Critics’ Pick) and the critically-
Isabel & Moriah Curley-Clay Mari Taylor Floyd NICHOLAS CAYCEDO acclaimed Church & State, both written by
(Diego) FST debut! NY: her husband, Jason Odell Williams. Directing
Lighting Designer Sound Designer Good Morning New York highlights: Best Friends (JAZZ at Lincoln Center)
Ethan Vail Thom Korp (Off-Broadway), La Mama and Church & State (Berkshire Theatre Group).
Cantata (La MaMa). Acting highlights: La Boheme and Coram Boy
Regional: The Realness on Broadway. Charlotte is an Ovation Award
Stage Manager: Chris Warren Murry* (Hangar Theatre), Little Winner and was nominated for the Bay Area
Shop of Horrors, Peter and Critics’ Circle Award for her performance
Underwriters the Starcatcher, Pride & in Happy End at A.C.T. charlottecohn.com
Gaele Barthold, Bill Bordy, Cookie Boudreaux & Dennis Hassell, Joan & Larry Castellani, Prejudice (Creede Rep), In The Heights (Seacoast LAWRENCE EVANS
Ed & Judy Christian, Georgia Court, Shirley Fein, Sydney Goldstein, Wendy & Bob Grady, Rep), I Become A Guitar (Kitchen Theatre). (Shawn) FST: American
Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Robert & Bonny Israeloff, Dennis & Graci McGillicuddy, This fall, Nicholas created a solo cabaret show Son, The Exonerated,
called Cockeyed Optimist which premiered at One Man, Two Guvnors,
Patrick & Mary Mulva, Anne H.S. Nethercott, the Green Room 42 in NYC. Training: Walnut
Muriel O’Neil Fund for the Performing Arts of Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Ruined. Regional: Triad
Hill School; Ithaca College. @nicaycedo Stage, Martha’s Vineyard
Gail & Skip Sack, Dorothy Waldron, Tom Wilson & Patrick Crimmings
SHEFFIELD CHASTAIN Playhouse, Arkansas
Co-Producers (Mike) Sheffield’s Rep, Caldwell Theatre,
eighth production at Charlotte Rep, freeFall
Lee & Nancy Buechler, Barbara Lupoff, Jane Plitt & Jim Bruen, Ina Schnell, Lois Stulberg
FST. BROADWAY: White Theatre, Weston Playhouse, NC Black Repertory
Christmas, Is He Dead?, Company, National Black Theatre Festival, Short
and The 39 Steps (Natl North Stage. National Tours: And Still I Rise,
Setting | A hotel conference room at a fancy resort. Last weekend in September, 2019. Tour). OFF-BROADWAY: Camp Logan, The Sweet Spot. Television: New
Handle With Care (West Amsterdam, All My Children, One Life to Live, The
The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited. Side Theater) and A Dangerous Personality Good Wife, Law & Order. Film: State Property
(Perry Street Theater). RECENT REGIONAL: The II, The Devil Wears Prada. Training: Jackson
* Denotes member Actors’ Equity Association,
Guardsman, A Most Dangerous Woman, The State University and University of Michigan.
the Union of Professional Actors and Devil’s Disciple, Dead Man’s Cell Phone, The 39
Stage Managers in the United States.ARTIST PROFILES ARTIST PROFILES
MARINA RE (Pearl) Actor’ at ACTF. NYC: Hilda in The Master Builder The Savannah Disputation; Ghost-Writer; Two Love and Murder; Other People’s Money; Honor
FST: Handle With Care, (Theatre Row), Rokhele in of Sholem Asch’s Jews Walk into a War...; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Killing; Always...Patsy Cline; Native Gardens;
Over the River, God of With the Current (Center Stage) and Sarah Now Change; Sylvia; Shotgun; The Miamians; Doublewide; Rich Girl; Clever Little Lies; The God
Isaac, Our Son’s Wedding, in JB (Project: Theatre). Regional: Bella in Brooklyn Boy; The Exonerated; Wit; Proof; Lobby of Isaac; The Fabulous Lipitones; Alabama Story;
Last Romance, Boleros Lost In Yonkers (Weston Playhouse), Anisah Hero; and Ten Unknowns. Ms. Alexander has also Outside Mullingar; Butler; Taking Shakespeare;
for the Disenchanted, in In The Book Of and Una in Blackbird (FST), been a resident actress for over 25 years. Some Chapatti; Inspired Lunacy; Dancing Lessons;
The Miamians. 40- and Laura in The Glass Menagerie (Banyan of her leading roles were in the plays: Edward Hairspray; and One Man, Two Guvnors.
year AEA member, Theatre Company). sarahstockton.info Albee’s The Goat; Filumena; Master Class; Edward Isabel and Moriah’s designs were featured in
performing in hundreds of productions in Albee’s Three Tall Women; The Occupant; The Play American Theatre Magazine’s Inaugural Roll
LINDEN TAILOR (Kevin)
NYC, regional, and Nat.l tours. Awards: DESERT About the Baby; Golda’s Balcony; and Taking Call, 7 Theatrical People To Watch, and are both
FST debut! NY Theatre:
STAR AWARD (Master Class); CT CRITICS CIRCLE Shakespeare. Ms. Alexander is the recipient of members of USA 829. axisstudiosdesign.com
King Lear (NY Classical).
AWARD (Ripcord), IRNE AWARD, “Boston numerous acting, directing, and public service MARI TAYLOR FLOYD (Costume Designer)
Select Regional: The
Best Performance“ (Present Laughter, Ideal awards, including FAER, She Knows Where Mari is a member of United Scenic Artists, Local
Great Leap (Denver
Husband, North Shore Fish, Marriage Fool, Sisters She’s Going Award (Girls, Inc.), The Woman of 829 USA, Costume Design. Recent costume
Center/Seattle Rep);
Rosensweig, View from the Bridge) FILM/ TV: Light Award, National Council of Jewish Women design credits include: American Son (Florida
The Foreigner (Hangar
Confess, Fletch (Greg Mottola), Irrational Man Award, The Woman of Power Award, the Sarasota Studio Theatre, 2020), Everything Is Super
Theatre); Tokyo Fish
(Woody Allen), The Women (Diane English), Iris, County Arts Leadership Award, Education Award, Great (New Light Theatre Project), Twelfth
Story (TheatreWorks Silicon Valley); The White
Talking to God, Urban Relics, New Amsterdam, Sarasota Manatee Jewish Federation, The Unity Night (Dallas Theater Center), A Raisin in the
Snake (Baltimore Center Stage). TV: Billions,
Nurse Jackie, Primetime WWYD. marinare.info Award, and most recently, the One World Award. Sun (Muhlenberg College), For Colored Girls
Extrapolations, Law & Order: SVU, Madam
Ms. Alexander leads the FST Forums Series and (Muhlenberg College) and A Winter’s Tale (Dallas
LIPICA SHAH (Rani) Secretary, Shades of Blue, Odd Mom Out, The
developed the Blue Butterfly Theatre Program, Public Works). Mari holds a MFA in Stage Design
is an NYC-based actor, Detour, Happyish. Training: BFA (Virginia
a program for teens suffering from grief from Southern Methodist University in Dallas,
voice actor, and alto who Commonwealth University); MFA (University of
through loss. She created the Art of The Gesture TX, and was Chautauqua Theater Company’s
thrives on collaboration Florida). Proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA.
program at Ringling College of Animation 2017 Costume Design Fellow. Originally from
and has a passion for Upcoming The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin
and is the co-author of The Animated Short, Columbus, Ohio, Mari began her NYC career as
new play development. (Indiana Repertory Theatre). lindentailor.net
with Karen Sullivan, now in its 2nd edition. a Costume Production Assistant at Hamilton: An
She’s originated several KATE ALEXANDER (Director) is the Associate
roles, including at ISABEL & MORIAH CURLEY-CLAY (Scenic American Musical. MariTaylorDesigns.com.
Director At-Large of FST and the Founder of
Manhattan Theatre Club, Mixed Blood Theatre Designers) are award-winning scenic designers ETHAN VAIL (Lighting Designer) Credits include
the FST Theatre School with its acting method
Company, American Conservatory Theater, and whose theatrical work can be seen on regional Urbanite Theatre: At the Wake of a Dead Drag
of training. Ms. Alexander also directed the
California Shakespeare Theater. On screen she’s stages across the U.S. Recent credits include: Queen; Asolo Repertory Theatre: Fannie: The
2020 Suffragist Project along with numerous
appeared on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, HBO, and Hands Up (Alliance Theatre); Two Trains Running Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, Camelot; The
productions and premieres on the FST stages
more. Hear her in the English dubs of Pokémon, (Triad Stage); Dot (Kenny Leon True Colors, Players Centre for the Performing Arts (Sarasota,
including My Lord, What A Night; American
A Silent Voice, and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Billie Holliday Theatre NYC), Reparations (2020 FL): Head Over Heels and All Shook Up; Millbrook
Son; Bright Star; Ethel Waters: His Eye is on
Origin, among others. She’s also Co-Founder AUDELCO award best set design- Billie Holiday Playhouse (Mill Hall, PA): 65 productions,
the Sparrow, Wednesday’s Child; Cherry Docs;
of the non-profit 1497. LipicaShah.com theatre); The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Ruby including the regional premiere of Fun Home. He
Straight White Men; Always...Patsy Cline; The
(Alabama Shakespeare); Lumberjacks in Love, Elf was the recipient of the 2013 USITT YD&T Award,
SARAH STOCKTON Things They Carried; Native Gardens; Heisenberg;
(Penobscot Theatre); Detroit ’67, Skeleton Crew, sponsored by Barbizon Lighting Company, for A
(Lisa) Based in New The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey;
Paradise Blue, (Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre). Midsummer Night’s Dream, which he designed at
York, Sarah Stockton is brownsville song (b-side for tray); Clever Little
Past designs at FST include: Buddy: The Buddy Purdue University.
a member of Resonance Lies; Alabama Story; Outside Mullingar; Over
Holly Story, My Lord, What a Night, American Son; THOM KORP (Sound Designer) As FST’s Sound
Ensemble. MFA: FSU/ the River and Through the Woods; Chapatti;
Handle With Care; Bright Star; Ethel Waters…; Supervisor, Thom does more than wrangle rogue
Asolo Conservatory. Dancing Lessons; Becoming Dr. Ruth; Freud’s
The Marvelous Wonderettes; Wednesday’s Child; microphones. Sound design credits include:
Prior to grad school, Last Session; Thurgood; South Beach Babylon;
Curious Incident…; A Gentleman’s Guide to Friends In Low Places, Buddy: The Buddy Holly
she was awarded ‘Best The Columnist; Talley’s Folly; Jericho; Next Fall;ARTIST PROFILES EXECUTIVE STAFF
Story, The Wanderers, Shades of Buble, Jukebox world premieres at NoHo Arts Center. FST: Professional Theatres Association, and the 2012 the former President of the National New Play
Saturday Night, Rounding Third, My Lord, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Equity tours: Cultural Champion Award from the Arts and Network and a former Board member of the
What A Night, Great Balls of Fire, Sophie Tucker: Buddy..., A Tuna Christmas (original cast), Ann Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. In 2016, Theatre Communications Group. Mrs. Hopkins
The Last of the Red Hot Mamas, Three Pianos, (Holland Taylor) and Dorian (Buell Theatre). As Mr. Hopkins was awarded the Luminaire Award, has been actively involved in development of
Vintage POP!, Light My Fire, American Son, The a leading man, Chris has tap danced around honoring excellence in creativity, philanthropy, FST’s Cabaret productions since her arrival in
Nether, Handle With Care, Outlaws and Angels, the country and appeared in Equity National advocacy, and all elements that are keys to 1998. In addition to being Lead Developer for
Bright Star, Pinocchio, That’s Amoré!, Who Loves Tours of Show Boat, Victor Victoria, My One & future growth of the arts in Sarasota. In 2017, Friends in Low Places, this season she is also part
You, The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade, The Only, and at TUTS in Houston. Mr. Hopkins was awarded the Florida Theatre of the development team for The Wanderers.
Cottage, Ethel Waters: His Eye is on the Sparrow, JASON ODELL WILLIAMS (Playwright) Conference Lifetime Achievement Award for Additionally, she is the Head Writer for Laughing
Come Together: When the ‘60s Met the ‘70s, The Originally from Columbia, Maryland, Jason contributing to the rich cultural fabric of the Matters, and was the Head Writer for all five
Marvelous Wonderettes, Wednesday’s Child, The has been nominated for an Emmy Award, an Sarasota community and the state of Florida, previous volumes of the show. Previously she
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Off-Broadway Alliance Award and L.A. Ovation and his dedication to developing future artists, was the lead developer on The Wonder Years: The
Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers, Award. His plays Church & State and Handle with educators, and advocates. Music of the Baby Boomers; Unchained Melodies;
Straight White Men, Guitar Girls, Unchained Care ran Off-Broadway, are published by DPS, REBECCA HOPKINS serves as Managing Blue Suede Shoes; Yesterday; American Pie; and
Melodies, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and won a Henry Award and Theatre Bay Area Award Director for Florida Studio Theatre, and as Poems, Prayers, and Promises. In addition, she
Murder, and Once. Mixing Credits: Next to Normal, for Best Play respectively, and have collectively such, is the Chief Operations Officer. Mrs. is the founder and producer of FST Improv and
Smokey Joe’s Café, The World Goes Round, Tango: been produced over 100 times across the Hopkins is responsible for oversight of FST’s the Sarasota Improv Festival. In 2012, the Arts
Buenos Aires and We Will Rock You. country. He’s currently writing a musical with Administration, including the Business & Cultural Alliance awarded Mrs. Hopkins the
CHRIS WARREN MURRY (Stage Manager) his wife and collaborator, Charlotte Cohn. Office, Development, Marketing, Box Office, Cultural Champion Award in recognition of her
In Los Angeles, Chris was the resident stage Member of FST’s Playwright Collective. Front of House, Restaurant, Budgeting, and many years of accomplishment and growth with
manager for 30 musicals and plays at the maintaining the overall quality of FST’s internal Florida Studio Theatre. In 2016, Mrs. Hopkins
SPECIAL THANKS: Francis Tiner and Judith was awarded the Luminaire Award, honoring
Norris Theater, and SM at the Hollywood Bowl, Samuel, Ph.D. management. Mrs. Hopkins serves as an officer
El Portal, Musical Theatre West and several on the Board of Directors for the League of excellence in creativity, philanthropy, advocacy,
Resident Theatres. She also serves on the Board and all elements that are keys to future growth
EXECUTIVE STAFF of the Sarasota Arts & Cultural Alliance. She is of the arts in Sarasota.
RICHARD HOPKINS is the Producing Artistic
Director of Florida Studio Theatre. Mr. Hopkins
Officer of Florida Studio Theatre. This includes
overseeing the creation and implementation
FST FORUMS
has fostered the development of FST’s Mainstage of all FST programming, including Mainstage, Did You Know? America In One Room is based on a real-life convention that took place in
and Cabaret productions. His many directing Cabaret, Stage III, New Play Development, FST September of 2019 in Dallas, Texas, hosted by Stanford’s Center for Deliberative Democracy and
Mainstage credits include: Buddy: The Buddy School, and Touring. Since his arrival at FST Helena, a global nonpartisan organization dedicated to identifying and implementing solutions
Holly Story, Sophie Tucker: The Last Of The Red Hot in 1980, Mr. Hopkins has guided the theatre for problems. The event brought together over 500 people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and
Mamas, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- from a small touring company to a nationally- identities from across the country to talk about five topics: the economy, immigration, health
Time, Honor Killing, Inspired Lunacy, The Best of recognized regional theatre, which impacts
Enemies, Next to Normal, Race, Ruined, The 25th over 230,000 adults and children annually. He care, foreign policy, and the environment. Before their arrival, each participant completed an
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Boleros created the New Play Development Program, in-depth questionnaire about their views on these five areas. Each day, attendees took part
for the Disenchanted, Permanent Collection, the Cabaret Series, FST’s award-winning WRITE in small breakout sessions led by a moderator, where they discussed these issues. Everyone’s
and Metamorphoses, among numerous other A PLAY Program, and he has directed the viewpoints were documented so they could give the event organizers a clearer, more balanced
plays. Mr. Hopkins led the development of FST’s design and renovation of all FST’s theatres. Mr. understanding of America’s political landscape according to voters. After the convention was
Cabaret productions of Friends In Low Places, The Hopkins is the recipient of numerous awards over, the participants had to take the original questionnaire one last time. The survey found that
Wanderers, Guitar Girls, Mack the Knife, Older including the Arts Leadership Award from the 95% of participants had “learned a lot about people very different from me” and 98.2% reported
than Dirt, Piano Men, and The Prima Donnettes. Sarasota Arts Council, the Richard G. Fallon
Mr. Hopkins also serves as the Chief Executive Award for Artistic Excellence from the Florida that the experience was “valuable.”UNDERWRITERS UNDERWRITERS
GAELE BARTHOLD FST is family and an integral this caliber exists in our city. We are proud to be Kate Alexander. I generally like the dramas, more than 30 years now, we have been so
part of my life. Its community contributions are supporters of this Sarasota treasure. which make us think and touch our emotions. fortunate to experience first-hand how that
myriad and a model of theatrical excellence. ED & JUDY CHRISTIAN Sarasota is continually FST has many facets, all of them worthwhile. It transformative power works its magic in
Quality and diverse stage productions at voted as an area that has an exceptionally high is my pleasure to support these efforts! the hands of an organization that is not only
affordable prices are but one component of FST’s quality of life and the arts. A very big part of WENDY & BOB GRADY We were so impressed experienced and dedicated, but so highly
offerings. Other contributions include extensive this is Florida Studio Theatre. FST sets the mark when we first visited FST, that we immediately skilled in their craft. The values of the theater
contact with local schools to foster student and excels in invariably producing a high-level wanted to become involved. Whenever you and its leadership, as reflected in its mission
creativity and theatre appreciation, structured quality theatre experience. No doubt about come across a system as unique as FST’s, where and as manifested in its work, whether it be on
and wide-ranging educational programs for it, FST is a strong part of the fabric that makes the key to getting art into the hearts of so many the Mainstage, in the Cabaret, in its education
adults and children, community forums and Sarasota the stand-out community that it is. has been found – in a comfortable and easily and community outreach programs, these
other community outreach programs, and a Please join with us and other donors to ensure accessible way – you know you’ve spotted a are values that we so strongly believe in. As a
strong commitment to new play development that FST will grow and continually challenge winner. We are proud to be Season Underwriters consequence, it is a privilege for us to be a part
and excellence in the arts. FST is a gem that us with great theatre and entertainment on all and hope that others will join us in supporting of, and be supportive of this great theatre.
warrants our widespread financial and artistic levels. FST’s important work. PATRICK & MARY MULVA We are so pleased
support. I am proud to serve on FST’s board and
to support it financially and otherwise. GEORGIA COURT I love great theatre and FST GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FST is returning to entertain and challenge us
delivers that. FST is among the best theatre For 25 years, together with our donors, Gulf with a wide range of theatrical experiences.
BILL BORDY I have supported the Theatre companies I have seen, but it is more than a Coast Community Foundation has transformed Sarasota is fortunate to have such dedicated
Community all of my life; mainly because theatre company. It is an organization that our region through bold and proactive people at FST that kept one light on in the
it has supported me for much of my life by recognizes it is part of the greater community– philanthropy. Gulf Coast is a public charity theatre during the dark COVID days while
theatre-goers subscribing to my theatrical trade and it reaches out to that community in positive, that was created in 1995 through the sale working toward reopening better than ever.
publication, Drama-Logue. Since retiring to productive ways. As the owner of Bookstore1 of the Venice Hospital. Since then, we have Thank you to the many people who support the
Sarasota from Los Angeles nearly 20 years ago, Sarasota, I have been proud to partner with FST become the philanthropic home of nearly theatre and help ensure the ongoing success of
I have been entertained many an afternoon/ in the creation and celebration of contemporary 1,000 families, individuals, organizations, and FST.
evening by Florida Studio Theatre. Thus, my literary works. Having FST so accessible adds to businesses that have established charitable MURIEL O’NEIL FUND FOR THE
support. the joy of living in the fabulous arts community funds here, and together we have invested over PERFORMING ARTS OF COMMUNITY
COOKIE BOUDREAUX & DENNIS HASSELL In that is Sarasota. $400 million in grants and initiatives in the FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY
today’s hustle and bustle world, FST refreshingly SHIRLEY FEIN My support of FST was areas of health and human services, civic and With a gift from The Muriel O’Neil Fund
reminds us of what it means to be human. These immediate. I felt a comfortable intimacy economic development, education, arts and For The Performing Arts of the Community
basic truths can sometimes be easy to overlook and a grandeur regarding their intellectually culture, and the environment. Learn more at Foundation of Sarasota County, an endowed
in a world consumed by busyness. After leaving stimulating and entertaining performances. I GulfCoastCF.org. fund was established to help underwrite
an FST performance, each audience member is salute FST for having exceptional management, FST’s winter Mainstage Series for many years
filled with a renewed sense of life–as awakened a friendly and caring staff, and performers ROBERT & BONNY ISRAELOFF FST is to come. Muriel’s sister, Dr. Gertrude Hight,
human beings. thought provoking, Broadway-worthy established this gift with the Community
extraordinaire! It is my sincere pleasure to be theater. We believe FST is important because
JOAN & LARRY CASTELLANI We have been a sponsor of the 2021-22 Winter Mainstage Foundation of Sarasota County to ensure
it enriches our community and helps make Muriel’s legacy would live on and support an
attending Florida Studio Theatre for many Season, full of new and exciting productions for Sarasota a cultural gem. That is why we have
years, and we have found so much to enjoy. We us all to enjoy. See you there! area of the community she deeply cherished.
proudly contributed to past expansions and
love the diversity of the art FST offers, and are SYDNEY GOLDSTEIN FST is important to me continue to support its current mission of ANNE H.S. NETHERCOTT (1926-2019)
consistently impressed at the talent showcased because I have always enjoyed the theatre and being even more accessible to the public. When asked to define giving, Anne said: “My
on their many stages. We appreciate that it provides a good, thought-provoking play. Its mother used to say the best way to find you
Richard, Rebecca, and the rest of the FST staff DENNIS & GRACI MCGILLICUDDY FST is is to lose yourself, by focusing on the needs of
productions are unique to our community. My important to us because we believe so strongly others rather than on oneself.” So giving has
show a true dedication to their craft. And most favorite show was Master Class in 1998 with
importantly, we are grateful that a theatre of in the transformative power of the arts. For always been an important family value, whichUNDERWRITERS
in childhood was reinforced by the community DOROTHY WALDRON I support FST for its
experience of surviving The Depression. Anne diversity of programming: Mainstage, Cabaret,
was proud to be a supporter of FST. Improv, WRITE A PLAY children’s program,
GAIL & SKIP SACK Extraordinary, creative, summer camp, adult education classes, and the
and thought-provoking productions, each with VIP program for special needs children. It is truly
an incredible cast of talented professionals, a wonderful community asset.
make Florida Studio Theatre an absolute jewel
in Sarasota. Additionally, the Cabaret shows are
expertly crafted, and provide entertainment
TOM WILSON & PATRICK CRIMMINGS
Sarasota’s vibrant arts scene was a big factor in
choosing to retire here. Prominent in that scene
FST FORUMS:
that is worth many times their bargain pricing. is FST and its five stages, offering a wide variety The Most Important Conversations of Our Time
Sarasota is fortunate to have the FST at the of theatre experiences at very affordable prices.
epicenter of the area’s performing venues. And, the children’s WRITE A PLAY and education America in One Room is part of this year’s forum series. This call to conscience includes panel discussions,
programs produce amazing results. We’re online discussions, community events, and more. This year’s forum series includes the shows: America in
hooked on FST! One Room and The Legend of Georgia McBride. A schedule of upcoming panel discussions is listed below.
For more information, visit floridastudiotheatre.org.
CO-PRODUCERS Panel Discussion Schedule
NANCY & LEE BUECHLER We support FST JANE PLITT & JIM BRUEN FST continues
because it promotes new play development to produce theatre that inspires, entertains, America In One Room
and production, offers plays that make you and makes us think. We are delighted to help
think, leaves you questioning and discussing our community enjoy the richness of FST Forum Topic | Sarasota in One Room
what you’ve seen, and entertains you at the productions, starting with youth and WRITE A Thursday, January 13, 5-6PM, FST’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre
same time. What a great contribution to our PLAY and concluding with these provocative
community! Thank you to all who help make plays. The Legend of Georgia McBride
FST the best value around! INA SCHNELL I have been an avid supporter Forum Topic | The Changing Role of Masculinity
BARBARA LUPOFF FST has been a passion of of FST for over 20 years for three major reasons: Thursday, April 28, 5-6PM, FST’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre
mine for many years. The reason is very simple: First, FST’s entertaining plays emphasizing
it is an organization that is creative, has a the human condition offer us a special insight The Legend of Georgia McBride
social conscience and stimulates my brain. On and connection to the world, where our
opinions may change, through freeing us and Forum Topic | The History of Drag
a personal level, watching the development of
the first play I co-produced from the first read- challenging us to consider our assumptions. Thursday, May 12, 5-6PM, FST’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre
through to rehearsals to opening night was Secondly, the inspiring WRITE A PLAY program
both an adventure and an education. It is live which reaches 50,000 children yearly. And third, Events are free to attend, but reservations are required.
professional theatre at its best! FST’s low ticket prices that make it possible for Reservations can be made at 941.366.9000 or floridastudiotheatre.org.
so many to be able to afford to attend.
Recognizes our Legacy Underwriters & Legacy Co-Producers for their commitment to the Art of FST,
establishing an endowed fund to support cherished programs for many years to come. TALKBACKS
We encourage you to take photos of the set before and after the show, Postshow talkbacks for American In One Room will be held select Thursdays
and share to social media! We just ask that you please tag December 2021 - February 2022. For the full talkback schedule visit
Florida Studio Theatre and the scenic designers:
floridastudiotheatre.org/america-one-room
@FloridaStudioTheatre @AxisStudiosDesign #AmericaInOneRoom Pictured left to right: Charlotte Cohn, Nicholas Caycedo, Linden Tailor, and Lipica Shah. Photos by John Jones.FST COMPANY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACILITIES
President...................................................Dennis McGillicuddy Facilities Manager...............................................Andrew Rutter
Vice-President.................................................Richard Hopkins Facilities Technician..................................Mark Quackenbush
Secretary/Treasurer.........................................Patricia Courtois Facilities Technician............................................Agustin Garcia
Trustee..................................................................Gaele Barthold Facilities Assistant.................................................Luke Johnson
Trustee............................................................... Neil M. Comber
Trustee.................................................................. Georgia Court EDUCATION & TOURS
Trustee.................................................................Robert Israeloff Director of Children’s Theatre......................Caroline Saldivar
Trustee................................................................. Barbara Lupoff Teaching Artist/YPF Coordinator...................... Adam Ratner
Trustee................................................................... Patrick Mulva Write A Play Coordinator.................................. Shelby Lynhall
Trustee..................................... Honorable Charles E. Williams Teaching Artist........................................................... Kate Walsh
Education Administrator .........................................Pam Smith
EXECUTIVE STAFF COMMUNITY RESOURCE GROUP
Producing Artistic Director............................Richard Hopkins
Larry Coleman Bonny Israeloff Graci McGillicuddy
Managing Director...........................................Rebecca Hopkins Shirley Fein Valerie Joels Jill Ross
Maddy Freshwater Patricia Kordis Ina Schnell
ARTISTIC STAFF Carol Gilbert Marie Kropp Lois Schottenstein
Associate Director At-Large.............................Kate Alexander Sy Goldblatt Susan Landau Lois Stulberg
Casting/Hiring Coordinator...............................Alexa Doggett Robert Grady Frank Malickson Charlie Ann Syprett
Resident Pianist.........................................................Jim Prosser Wendy Grady Matty Matheson Martin Taffel
Associate Artist..................................................... Jason Cannon
Associate Artist.......................................... Catherine Randazzo AUDIENCE ENRICHMENT GROUP
Associate Artist..................................................Rachel Moulton Hon. Larry L. Eger Ina Schnell
Associate Artist................................................... J Paul Nicholas Trevor Harvey Commissioner Willie
Director of Improvisation......................................... Will Luera The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Charles Shaw
Assistant to the Artistic Director.........................Doris Iemolo Gilbert King Howard Tevlowitz
Michéle D. Redwine Chief Judge Charles E.Williams
Dr. Eddy Regnier Rose Chapman
PRODUCTION STAFF Renee Gillmore James
Director of Production.............................................Bruce Price
Associate Production Manager..................................Alex Price OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
Production Office Manager........................ Louis Vetter Torres House Counsel................................................. Michael E. Siegel
Mainstage Stage Manager..........................................Roy Johns .....................................................................Shutts & Bowen LLP
Stage Manager............................................Chris Warren Murry Facility Custodian..................Confidence Cleaning Company
Technical Director..................................................Roland Black
Lead Carpenter.................................................Rachel Behrman PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Costume Shop Supervisor............................ Mari Taylor Floyd Acting Apprentice...................................................Rachel Biggs
Costume Shop Assistant......................................... Erin Barnett Acting Apprentice............................................ Adian Chapman
Sound Supervisor..................................................... Thom Korp Acting Apprentice......................................... Regina Famatigan
Props & Paint Supervisor............................ Madelaine Burgess Acting Apprentice................................................ Ariel Friendly
Acting Apprentice................................................Gracie Gilbert
Acting Apprentice...........................................Jackson Janowicz
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Acting Apprentice..................................................... Blair Lamb
General Manager................................................. Jill Zakrzewski Acting Apprentice.........................................................Facia Lee
Director of IT........................................................ Clarke Weigle Acting Apprentice............................................ Sammy Pontello
Director of Finance............................................. Lisa Harriman Acting Apprentice.................................................Eddie Weaver
Business Manager.......................................... Carmen Gonzalez Carpentry Intern................................................... Tori Crabtree
Associate Business Manager............................Orville Cordero Casting & Hiring Intern.........................................Sydney Scott
Business Office Associate................................... David Wallace Company Management Intern....................Samantha Millette
Asst. to the Managing Dir.................................. Sarah Durham Costume Intern........................................................... Katie Kurz
Receptionist............................................................ Joan O'Dowd Development Intern.................................................... Park Lytle
Director of Marketing.........................................Becca Jennings Education & Outreach Intern............. Madison VandenOever
Public Relations Associate.....................................Lydia Baxter Lighting Intern...............................................Nadirah T. Harper
Events Coor. & Digital Marketing Assistant.....Franki Arroyo Literary Fellow.....................................................Helena Rankin
Director of Indiv. Giving....................Melody Mora-Shihadeh Literary Intern.........................................................Melina Barry
Development Associate....................................Rachel Moulton Literary Intern......................................................... Tristin Hicks
Development Associate.........................................Alex Pelletier Literary Intern......................................................Kelsey Meshell
Development Assistant......................................Dakota Schwab Literary Intern........................................................... Jena Rashid
Company Manager..................................................Kevin White Paint and Props Intern......................................Nicole Rozanski
Gen. Mgmt. Asst.............................................................. JT Priar Production Intern.................................................... Lily Warden
Patron Services Manager.......................Kelsey Wehde-Wilson Production & Stage Management Fellow..........Kelsey Harlow
Box Office Manager............................................... Gigi Delpero Sound Intern............................................ Nicholas Christensen
Asst. Box Office Manager..................................Bev Kippenhan Stage Management Fellow............................... Lindsey Boyette
Asst. Box Office Manager.................................. Pamela Dillon Stage Management Intern......................... Ciera Flinkingshelt
Asst. Box Office Manager......................................Seth Hilbert Stage Management Intern.................................. Zachary Sayre
Restaurant Manager................................................ Tom Curry Stage Management Intern.............................. Natalie Shadrick
Restaurant Manager............................................Karen Kraster Stage Management Intern................................. Beck Trumbull
Restaurant Mgr/Asst. Box Office Mgr.......... Kristin Hartnett Stage Management Intern............................ Carly Ann Valdez
Kitchen Manager.................................................... Steve SwanYou can also read
