FALLFALL 2010 2010 THEATRE CONFERENCE CONFERENCE NEWS NEWS

Volume 55 Issue 2 Volume 57 Issue III Fall 2010 Fall 2012

Inside this issue: FLYING FX AT 2012 Individual Festival Registration Form ...... 3 Festival Workshop Application ....4 AWARDS CEREMONY FTC Scholarships ...... 4 Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL Hotels in Gainesville ...... 5 Festival Dining Options ...... 6 October 24–27, 2012 Santa Fe Campus Attractions ...... 6 FTC Membership Form ...... 7 DraMature Division Registration Form ...... 8 DraMature Division ...... 9 FTC Board of Directors ...... 10 Schedule of Florida Theatres .... 11

FLORIDATheatre is the offi cial newsletter of the Florida Theatre Confer- ence for theatres through- out the state of Florida.

FLORIDATheatre is published three times a year and is free of charge. To be added to the mail- ing list, contact Robert Fairy Queen thanks the lost boys, Peter Pan. Flying FX performing in Taipei, Taiwan Ankrom at rankrom76@ BY RICK KERBY——Florida Theatre Festival 2012 will culmi- aol.com. nate with an exciting newly-formatted awards show. This fi nale on Saturday, October 27, will honor theatre advocates and leaders from www.fl atheatre.org all divisions from throughout our state. We have implemented your President suggestions and will kick off the excitement at a new earlier time of Rick Kerby 6:00 pm. The secondary and community theatre awards will imitate Executive Director the exhilaration of the with our presenters reading a list Robert E. Ankrom of nominees before presenting the major awards. Other surprises are Editor in the works, so you won’t want to miss this great event. Susan M. Smith We are also raising the entertainment value with a spectacular onstage demonstration by the team of fl ying professionals from Hall

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Flying FX Perform at Awards Ceremony continued from Page 1

Associates Flying Effects. Hall Associates Flying Effects has pioneered inno- vative fl ying systems to meet nearly any fl ying need. From simple pendulum systems to sophisticated track systems to fully automated motorized fl ying rigs, it is not just a fl ying company; Flying Effects becomes an artistic partner with your production. Their inventory includes the DAT track system, a modular fl ying track system that allows dozens of different fl ying effects to be created from one set of equipment. One of their latest developments was fl ying a 34-foot tall mari- onette, David, that was originally designed to walk on the ground. But for the 2011 Calgary Stampede, David fl ew at a height of 60 feet. The complex rigging included secure lifting systems for David’s hands so the puppet could lift performers and circus equipment with his fi ngers. In addition to supplying complete show packages, Flying Effects also rents harnesses, tracks and other fl ying system components to theatres that have the expertise, but not the equipment, to rig their own fl y- Human Castle, Speculum. Flying FX performing in ing effects. Barcelona, Spain With safety their primary concern, their equipment is specifi cally designed to handle the requirements rigging practices and thorough training remains at the of fl ying performers. They publish and follow strict core of their business ethic. The company is located Standards and Practices for Flying Performers for the in Cortland, Illinois. Its president, Tracy Nunnally, is design and use of the systems, and carry out destruc- a tenured professor who leads the Graduate Theatre tive testing and loading to ensure all compo- Technology program at Northern Illinois Univer- nents meet these standards, making the fl ying effects sity and is frequently called upon to present master both spectacular to watch and safe for the performers. classes around the world. The only company to con- The Hall Associates team is made up of classically tinually sponsor annual workshops on fl ying effects trained theatre professionals who are exceptional rig- by the North American Association of Flying Effects gers, not riggers who have learned certain shows. The Directors, Flying Effects holds annual workshops company recognizes that a successful theatre project across the country, attended by current and prospec- is greater than the sum of its parts. Their fl ying design tive employees of both Cirque de Soleil and Disney. and choreography should support the production, not Hall Associates Flying Effects has its roots in live eclipse it. As a result, they approach each project as a theatrical productions. If you are producing a play, collaboration between artists, each with a tremendous musical, opera, dance or pageant, adding realistic amount to contribute. fl ight to your production brings the story to your Hall Associates Flying Effects has supplied fl y- audience like never before. ing effects for the entertainment industry since 1991, We hope this new and exciting Awards Ceremony from high schools to Broadway theatres, from Europe will be entertaining. I look forward to seeing every- to Asia, and from California to Maine. It was formed one in Gainesville on October 24. through a strong commitment to education and re- Remember to register online and look for the search. After almost two decades of safely fl ying - complete schedule of workshops, performances and ists, their dedication to the study and execution of safe auditions on our website by the middle of October.

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Florida Theatre Conference FesƟ val RegistraƟ on - Individual

Name of Individual / Group ______Contact Person (If Applicable) ______Address______City ______State ____ Zip ______Evening Phone ______Day Phone ______Email Address ______Division Choice: __Secondary School __Theatre For Youth __Professional Theatre __Community Theatre __College/University __DraMature

Annual Membership Fee (required) Group $60.00 $ ______Adult $45.00 Student $35.00 LifeƟ me $400.00

FesƟ val RegistraƟ on Fee (required) Adult $45.00 $ ______Student $35.00

With the decrease in funding for the arts from the State of Florida, your contribuƟ ons are becoming increasingly important to allow us to conƟ nue providing services to theatre insƟ tuƟ ons of Florida.

Please include any contribuƟ on you can. Charitable ContribuƟ on $ ______

Total Due: $ ______

Signature ______

Mail completed registraƟ on form with payment to: Florida Theatre Conference AƩ n: Robert Ankrom 9022 41st. Way N Pinellas Park, FL 33782

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FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE FESTIVAL 2012 October 24–27, 2012 WORKSHOP APPLICATION

Title of Workshop ______Presenter(s) and organization represented ______Division represented: ___ College/University ___ Community Theatre ___ Professional ___ Secondary Schools ___ Theatre for Youth Room Size: _____ Small _____ Medium ____ Large Address of Major Presenter ______City/State/Zip ______Email ______Phone Number ______Brief description of workshop for program: ______Brief bio of each participant for program: ______

Any special needs for the workshop: ______

Workshop appropriate for ___Secondary Students ___Adults ___Youth

I understand that my services are donated as a part of my community service.

ACCEPTED ______DATE ______

Fax completed form to: Robert E. Ankrom, FTC Executive Director, at (727) 579-9851 Deadline for entry is October 1, 2012

FTC Scholarships Available for High School Seniors The Florida Theatre Conference is committed to supporting the continuing arts education of the youth of Florida. They will again give two $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors who must attend college in the state of Florida. Students and teachers in- terested in these scholarships can fi nd the forms on our website, www.fl atheatre.org, on the secondary school tab. We will announce the winners of the Fran Walker and the Vern Bryant Scholarships at the closing ceremonies of our annual Festival. The Festival will again be hosted by Santa Fe College and we invite you to attend.

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Hotels for Festival 2012

The following hotels/motels have rooms blocked at special rates for Florida Theatre Conference. Most of the rooms can accommodate up to four people per room.

HOST HOTEL Best Western / Gateway Grand Hotel 4200 NW 97th Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida, 32606 Reservations: (877) 464-2378 or (352) 331-3336 Reservations must be made by September 24 to secure this rate The group code is Florida Theatre Conference Website: www.gatewaygrand.com $99.00 per room Includes complimentary continental breakfast Bus transportation will be provided by FTC from this hotel ONLY.

Marriott/Springhill Suites 4155 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida, 32608 Reservations: (352) 376-8873 Reservations must be made by October 10 to obtain this rate The group code is Florida Theatre Conference ‘12’ Website: www.marriott.com $89.00 per room Includes complimentary hot breakfast

Comfort Inn West 3440 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida, 32608 Reservations: (352) 246-1441 Website: gainesvillecomfort.com The group code is Florida Theatre Conference 2012 No website available $89.00 per room Reservations must be made by September 21 to secure this rate Includes complimentary deluxe continental beakfast

La Quinta Inn Gainesville 920 NW 40th Terrace Reservations: (352) 332-6466 The group code is Florida Theatre Conference Reservations must be made by September 19 to secure this rate Website: www.lq.com $79.00 per room

5 FALL 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS Dining Options at Santa Fe College

While you are visiting the Santa Fe College campus open Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm. you will be able to fi nd food at the Food Court located Coffee 101 is located inside the library and features in Building R (there is a map of the college campus on Starbucks coffee as well as food. The hours for this es- our website www.fl atheatre.org.) In the food court you tablishment are Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm will fi nd: and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Domino’s Pizza, (hours Monday-Friday 7:30 am – Go to our website for a form to order food from the 7:00 pm and Saturday 7:30am – 3:00 pm). restaurants. This form can be found under the Festival/ Subway is open for breakfast and lunch from Dining tab. 7:30am – 7:00 pm (Monday to Friday). Subway will Also on our website you can fi nd additional places also be open on Saturday from 7:30 am until 3:00 pm. for dining off-campus. La Fortuna which features Latin Cuisine will be

Additional Attractions on the Santa Fe Campus In addition to the exciting programs scheduled for the Florida Theatre Conference Festival there are other interesting activities on the College campus. Teaching Zoo Planetarium Santa Fe College has one of the only Teaching Zoos There is also a Planetarium on the college campus. in the United States. The zoo is home to more than 75 FLORIDA SKIES is a weekly star show that familiar- different species of animals and more than 200 animals. izes the audience with some of the popular constel- Its diverse collection contains both native and exotic lations visible from sunset to sunrise, as well as the species that everyone can enjoy. Some favorites are stories behind them. The audience will also be shown the Bald Eagles, White-throated Capuchin monkeys, how and when in the sky you can fi nd the brightest Galapagos Tortoises, Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo and planets. On October 26 and 27, SPACEPARKER 360 Asian small-clawed otters. These species and many will be presented. Geodesium Edison is an immer- other mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians are on sive entertainment show for fulldome theatres—an display in a natural wooded environment. amusement park with its rides placed throughout the solar system. It’s an educational amusement park experience of astronomical proportions. The show has a running time of 38 minutes.

Both the Zoo and the Planetarium have an entrance fee of $5.00. Call (352)394-5633 for a guided tour of the Zoo and then Planetarium.

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Become a New Member or Renew your Current Membership of FTC 2012 Membership Renewal is Now Due! Please fi ll out this form and remit with payment to the address at bottom of the form. If you have already renewed, THANK YOU!

Individual or Organization ______

Mailing Address ______

City/State/Zip ______

Phone: Home ( ___ ) ______Offi ce ( ___ ) ______

E–mail: ______

Fax: ______Website Address: ______

Organizational Affi liation or Contact Person ______

CHECK DIVISIONAL INTEREST: CHECK TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP: ______Theatre for Youth ______Individual $45 ______Community ______Organizational $60 ______Professional ______Life (Individual) $400 ______Secondary School ______University/College

With the decrease in funding for the arts from the State of Florida, your contributions are becoming increasingly important to allow us to continue providing services to the theatre institutions of Florida. Please include any (tax deductible) contribution you can.

Charitable Contribution: ______

Total Amount Enclosed: ______

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE MAIL FORM AND CHECK TO: Florida Theatre Conference, c/o Robert E. Ankrom, 9022 41st Way, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (Email address: [email protected])

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Florida Theatre Conference DraMature Division FesƟ val RegistraƟ on

Name of Individual ______Group (if applicable) ______Address ______City ______State ____ Zip ______Evening Phone ______Day Phone ______Email Address ______

Annual Membership Fee (required) Adult $45.00 $ ______

_____ Check here and do not pay membership fee if your group is a current member of FTC.

FesƟ val RegistraƟ on Fee (required) Adult $45.00 $ ______

With the decrease in funding for the arts from the State of Florida, your contribuƟ ons are becoming increasingly important to allow us to conƟ nue providing services to theatre insƟ tuƟ ons of Florida Charitable Please include any contribuƟ on you can. ContribuƟ on $ ______

Total Due: $ ______

Signature ______

Mail completed registraƟ on form with payment to:

Florida Theatre Conference AƩ : Robert Ankrom 9022 41st Way N Pinellas Park, FL 33782

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DraMature — FTC’s New Division

The Board of Florida Theatre Conference is pleased cheer you on. They can purchase day passes on the day to announce a new division. The DraMature Division from the Fine Arts Hall Registration Desk or Building has been created by and for Seniors (ages 50+) who enjoy E Box Offi ce for a nominal fee of $4.00. being involved in performing arts groups. As a registered Festival attendee, you will have free As a member of the Florida Theatre Conference and access to the full scope of the FTC Festival activities. the DraMature Division, individuals and groups can be- They include: come involved in the only theatre activity in the State of • Workshops and seminars in all areas of theatre. Florida specifi cally developed for senior citizen partici- • Training for actors, directors, and technical staff pation. At FTC's Annual Festival you will be provided in the latest skills that can directly translate to the with the opportunity to continue your education in the stage. performing arts, network with one another to share suc- • The other play festivals being presented - The cessful strategies, and perform in or view a showcase of Secondary Schools One-Act Play Festival, The talented senior entertainers Community Theatre Play Festival, and The Theatre for Youth Play Festival. The DraMature Senior Players' Festival The annual FTC Festival will be held at Santa Fe How to Register for the FTC Festival College in Gainesville, Florida, from October 24th 1. Download the Group Registration Form, found through October 27th. This is a beautiful campus, and is at http://www.fl atheatre.org/dramature.html. The walker-friendly with lush grounds and paved walkways. Group Registration includes a special Charter Mem- The SFC Fine Arts Department is hosting the Festival bership Fee of just $50 and Additional Attendees and has opened its three theatres and many specialized Fees of $35. performing arts rooms for our use. 2. If you are interested in also performing in the Se- The DraMature Division of FTC is holding its nior Players' Festival, download the Performance inaugural Senior Players' Festival, which will kick off Submission Packet. There is no additional fee to on October 26. This festival will showcase the work of participate in the showcase. performing groups from around the State of Florida. It 3. Mail the completed form with your enclosed check will be held in the Building E, Black Box Theatre and for all fees. Make your check payable to Florida will begin at 3:00 pm. All of the groups performing in Theatre Conference. the showcase will be featured in the 2012 FTC Festival 4. The deadline for submission is October 1st. Program, issued to each person attending the festival. The Florida Theatre Conference has blocked rooms in FTC will be providing professional respondents, who four local hotels to ensure a lower rate (see Page 5). will meet with the showcase entertainers to review their The "Hotel" tab includes both a map and registration performance. This is a unique educational opportunity for information. You will also fi nd a "Campus Map" tab, person-to-person advice from professionals. which clearly shows the buildings and parking lots at If you plan on participating in the Senior Players' Santa Fe College. The parking is free to FTC festival Festival, your family and friends are welcome to attend to participants.

Present A Workshop At The Festival! Each year more than 1,500 college/university, high school, middle school, and elementary school students along with community theatre participants attend the FTC Festival. As part of the Festival there are more than 65 workshops presented. We encourage you to share your unique specialty and be a part of the Festival by presenting a workshop. It is an excellent way to see the talent that is attending the Festival and provide a community service for the State of Florida. To register, please complete the Workshop Presentation Form on Page 4.

9 FALL 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS FTC BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011 - 2013

PRESIDENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAIR UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Rick Kerby, Managing Artistic Director Margie Timmons Terry A. Klenk Manatee Players, Inc. Gulf Breeze High School Professor/Theatre Director 102 Old Main Street 675 Gulf Breeze Parkway Santa Fe College Bradenton, FL 34209 Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 3000 NW 83rd Street W:(941) 748-0111 H:(941) 284-2651 W: (850) 916-4139 Building E, Room 105 Fax: (941) 750-9437 [email protected] Gainesville, FL 32606-6200 [email protected] W: (352) 395-5092 H:(352) 377-9608 DIRECTORS Fax: (352) 395-4432 VICE PRESIDENT Glenn Avery Breed [email protected] Tammy Serebrin Associate Professor of Theatre SETC PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS 1122 Kells Court Costume Design and Technology Lakeland, FL 33813 The University of West Florida Marci J. Duncan, Asst. Professor Theatre H: (863) 647-3670 11000 University Parkway 82-288 Florida A&M University Fax: (863) 665-9606 Pensacola, FL 32514 515 Orr Drive, Room 105 [email protected] W: (850) 857-6286 Fax: (850) 857-6176 Tallahassee, FL 32307 [email protected] W: (850)412-5532 Cell: (850)524-1619 Fax: (850) 561-2290 TREASURER/SECRETARY Mary Britt, Executive Director [email protected] Steve Bayless Ocala Civic Theatre Retired Secondary School Teacher 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd. PROFESSIONAL THEATRE 4945 B 91st. Avenue Ocala, FL 34470 Melanie Lisby, General Manager Pinellas Park, Florida 33782 H:(352) 694-2497 W:(352) 236-2851 Gulfshore Playhouse H: (727) 560-8879 Fax: (352) 236-0927 4215 14th Avenue SE [email protected] [email protected] Naples, FL 34117 W:(239)261-PLAY H:(239)348-3033 PAST PRESIDENT Mark Duncan [email protected] Jeff Revels Associate Professor, Theatre Chair Artistic Director Nova University WEBMASTER Orlando Repertory Theatre 3001 Old Orchard Rd. Randy Ford 1001 E. Princeton Street Davie, FL 33328 RAF Web Designs & Hosting Orlando, FL 32803 (954) 290-7589 www.rafwebdesigns.com W: (407) 896-7365, ext. 216 [email protected] (941)840-0RAF(0723) [email protected] [email protected] Ken Rush, Theatre Teacher COMMUNITY THEATRE West Orange High School EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kristofer Geddie 1625 Beulah Rd. Robert E. Ankrom Director of Diversity Winter Garden, FL 32787 Professor Emeritus, University of Venice Theatre H: (407) 522-9190 9022 41st Way W: (941) 488-1115 ext 247 W: (407) 905-2400 ext. 2282 Pinellas Park, FL 33782 [email protected] [email protected] H:(727) 568-0956 Fax: (727) 579-9851 [email protected] THEATRE FOR YOUTH DraMature DIVISION Gary Cadwallader Christine Chavers NEWSLETTER EDITOR Education Director Retired Secondary Teacher Susan M. Smith Orlando Repertory Theatre 13432 SW 102 Lane St. Thomas University 1001 E. Princeton Street Miami, FL 33186 6520 S.W. 45 Street Orlando, FL 32803 H:(305) 408-3796 Miami, FL 33155 W: (407) 896-7365, ext. 201 [email protected] W:(305) 628-6661 Fax:(305) 628-6703 Fax: (407) 897-3284 [email protected] H: (386) 672-2071 SETC REPRESENTATIVE [email protected] Donna A. White ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT [email protected] Retired Secondary School Teacher Elizabeth Gress 8401 W. Gulf Blvd 11733 7th Lane N. Treasure Island, FL 33706 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 H: (727) 360-3477 H: (727) 577-9613 Cell:(727) 430-5503 [email protected] fl [email protected] 10 FALL 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS

Coming Soon ..... at Florida Theatres If you would like your theatre’s schedule to appear in the next newsletter, please send your season no later than November 15 to: Susan M. Smith, 6520 S.W. 45 Street, Miami, FL 33155 or [email protected].

PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE NORTHWEST 1000 College Blvd NORTHEAST Pensacola, Florida 32504 (850) 484-1807 KALEIDOSCOPE THEATRE www.pensacolastate.edu YOUNG ACTORS THEATRE P. O. Box 526 9 to 5 The Musical 609 Glenview Drive Lynn Haven, FL 32444 November 11–13 & 16–18, 2012 Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 265-3226 Rabbit Hole (850) 386-6602 www.kt-online.org February 22–24 & March 1–3, 2013 www.youngactorstheatre.com The Love List Men Are Dogs Mainstage: October 12–28, 2012 May 17–19 & 24–26, 2012 Annie The Boys Next Door November 9–18, 2012 January 4–20, 2013 TALLAHASSEE LITTLE Big River: The Adventures of Sex Please, We’re Sixty THEATRE Huckleberry Finn February 8–24, 2013 1861 Thomasville Rd. March 1–10, 2013 Tallahassee, FL 32303 PENSACOLA LITTLE THEATRE Mailing address: P.O. Box 3262 AMELIA COMMUNITY 400 South Jefferson Street Tallahassee, FL 32315 THEATRE Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 224–4596 or (866) 893-7972 209 Cedar Street (PO Box 662) (850) 432-2042 www.tallahasseelittletheatre.org Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 www.pensacolalittletheatre.com Mainstage: (904) 261-6749 Mainstage Theatre Series: Frankenstein www.AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org Dirty Rotten Scoundrels October 11–28, 2012 Deathtrap September 14–23, 2012 September 27–October 13, 2012 The Rocky Horror Show February 21–March 10, 2013 The Rocky Horror Show October 25–31, 2012 The Love List October 15–November 3, 2012 Meshuggah-Nuns! October 12–28, 2012 It’s a Wonderful Life November 14–18, 2012 Coffee House: November 29–December 15, 2012 Holiday Cabaret Next Fall Almost, Maine December 17–19, 2012 September 14–23, 2012 February 7–23, 2013 The Philadelphia Story Dead Man’s Cell Phone January 25–February 3, 2013 March 22–31, 2013 FLORIDA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Sleuth Special Events: 5001 St. Johns Avenue March 1–10, 2013 Twelfth Night Palatka, FL 32177 Studio 400 January 17–27, 2013 (386) 312-4300 The Pillowman www.fl oarts.org October 12–20, 2012 Picasso at the Lapin Agile THEATRE A LA CARTE September 27–30, 2012 A New Brain 1516 Copperfi eld Circle 44 Plays for 44 Presidents January 11–19, 2013 Tallahassee, FL 32312 October 18–20, 2012 Short Attention Span Theatre (850) 385-6700 Christmas Memories February 15–23, 2013 www.theatrealacarte.org November 30–December 2, 2012 Treehouse Theatre: Next to Normal The 25th Annual Putnam County A Christmas Story November 9–18, 2012 Spelling Bee December 7-16, 2012 Avenue Q February 28–March 2, 2013 June 21–30, 2013 The Actors’ Project March 21–23, 2013

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LIMELIGHT THEATRE Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY 11 Old Mission Ave. November 25, December 2 & 9, 2012 PLAYHOUSE St. Augustine, FL 32084 Vanities (at the Vam York Theater (904) 825-1164 February 3, 10 & 17, 2013 4039 NW 16th Blvd.) www.limelight-theatre.org Young Peoples’ Theatre: P.O. Box 14233 Big River Follies Christmas Show Gainesville, FL 32604 September 8–October 7, 2012 October 22–December 16, 2012 (352) 376-4949 Boeing - Boeing Guys and Dolls, Jr. www.gcplayhouse.org October 26–November 18, 2012 January 7–March 3, 2013 All My Sons Forever Plaid:Plaid Tidings Seussical, Jr. September 14–30, 2012 December 7, 2012–January 6, 2013 March 4–May 12, 2013 An Evening of One Act Plays by Durang January 25-February 17, 2013 CARROLLWOOD PLAYERS October 11–14, 2012 The Rainmaker 4333 Gunn Highway (in Plantation Plaza White Christmas March 8–30, 2013 between Linebaugh and Casey) November 23–December 23, 2012 Tampa, FL 33688 Chasing Manet (813) 265-4000 January 21–February 10, 2013 CENTRAL www.carrollwoodplayers.org Sordid Lives And Then There Were None October 1–27, 2012 September 7–29, 2012 AMERICAN STAGE Sordid Lives HIGHLANDS LITTLE THEATRE 211 Third Street South October 1–27, 2012 356 W. Center Av St. Petersburg, FL 33731 Completely Hollywood...abridged Sebring, FL 33870 (727) 823-PLAY November 9–17, 2012 (863) 382-2525 www.americanstage.org A Christmas Carol www.highlandslittletheatre.org Mainstage Series: November 20–December 22, 2012 Mainstage: Hysteria: or Fragments of an Analy- The Sunshine Boys The 25th Annual Putnam County sis of an Obsessional Neurosis January 4–26, 2013 Spelling Bee September 14–October 21, 2012 Drinking Habits August 24–September 9, 2012 Wit February 8–23, 2013 Annie October 26–November 4, 2012 Sex Please, We’re Sixty November 10–18, 2012 A Doll’s House March 8–30, 2013 Auntie Mame October 16–December 23, 2012 January 16–27, 2013 The Piano Lesson FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE Sex Please, We’re Sixty January 18–March 3, 2013 302 Seminole Street March 22–31, 2013 When The World Was Green (A Clearwater, FL 33755 Chef’s Fable) (727) 446-1360 LAKELAND COMMUNITY March 22–April 21, 2013 www.FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org THEATRE Mainstage: at Lake Mirror Theatre BAY STREET PLAYERS Crazy For You 121 South Lake Street at the Historic State Theatre September 20–October 7, 2012 Lakeland, FL 33801 109 N. Bay Street You Can’t Take It With You (863) 603–7529 Eustis, FL 32726 October 25–November 4, 2012 www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com (352) 357-7777 Fiddler On The Roof Moonlight and Magnolias www.baystreetplayers.org November 29–December 16, 2012 November 8-18, 2012 Mainstage: Hollywood Arms Legally Blonde, the Musical Wait Until Dark January 11–27, 2013 September 21–October 14, 2012 January 17–27, 2013 Hello Dolly Forever Plaid: Damn Yankees November 16–December 9, 2012 February 21–March 10, 2013 March 1–17, 2013 Avenue Q Is He Dead? Boeing, Boeing January 25–February 17, 2013 April 4–14, 2013 April 19–28, 2013 Second Stage: Pippin God of Carnage May 9–26, 2013 September 30, October 7 & 14, 2012

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MAD COW THEATRE COMPANY OCALA CIVIC THEATRE Studio Series: 54 West Church Street (new location) 4337 East Silver Springs Boulevard The Exit Interview Orlando, FL 32801 Ocala, FL 33470 September 27–October 21, 2012 (407) 297-8788 (352) 236–2274 www.madcowtheatre.com www.ocalacivictheatre.com RICHEY SUNCOAST THEATRE Sunday in the Park with George Signature Series: 6237 Grand Blvd. October 6–28, 2012 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas New Port Richey, FL 34652 Other Desert Cities September 6–30, 2012 (727) 842-6777 October 19–November 11, 2012 A Christmas Story www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com August: Osage County November 1-30, 2012 She Loves Me November 30–December 23, 2012 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to September 13–30, 2012 Mass Appeal the Forum Sensuous Senator December 7–30, 2012 February 7–March 3, 2013 Laughter on the 23rd Floor Boeing, Boeing October 18–November 4, 2012 January 25–February 17, 2013 March 21–April 14, 2013 Pasco Christmas Mrs. Warren’s Profession Guys and Dolls November 23-December 2, 2012 February 8–March 3, 2013 May 16–June 9, 2013 Hotbed Hotel Enchanted April Ovation Series: January 10–27, 2013 March 22–April 14, 2013 Self Help Thoroughly Modern Millie October 4–14, 2012 February 21–March 10, 2013 MELON PATCH PLAYERS Six Women With Brain Death, or Expir- Chorus Line 311 N. 13th Street ing Minds Want to Know May 9–26, 2013 Leesburg, FL 34748 January 4–20, 2013 (352) 787–3013 Sex Please, We’re Sixty ST. PETERSBURG LITTLE www.melonpatch.org April 4–12, 2013 THEATRE 1776 - The Musical 4025 31 Street South September 21–October 7, 2012 ORLANDO REPERTORY St. Petersburg, FL 33712–4047 She Loves Me THEATRE in partnership with UCF (727) 866-1973 November 30–December 16, 2012 1001 East Princeton Street www.splt.org The Nerd Orlando, FL 32803 Rumors January 18–February 3, 2013 (407) 896-7365 ext. 1 September 14–30, 2012 The Best Little Whorehouse in www.orlandorep.com The Sensuous Senator Texas The Paper Bag Princess March 22–April 7, 2013 November 2–18, 2012 September 6–30, 2012 Cool Yule at the City Chasing George Washington MOUNT DORA THEATRE December 7–16, 2012 October 18–November 18, 2012 9 to 5 - The Musical COMPANY Junior Claus at the Icehouse Theatre January 18–February 3, 2013 November 15–December 23, 2012 To Kill a Mockingbird 1100 N. Unser Street March 1–17, 2013 Mount Dora, FL 32757 ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE The Dixie Swim Club (352) 383-4616 THEATER in partnership with UCF April 19–May 5, 2013 www.icehousetheatre.com 812 E. Rollins St. Dial M for Murder Orlando, FL 32803 STAGE WEST COMMUNITY September 14–October 7, 2012 (407) 447-1700 PLAYHOUSE The Winter Wonderettes www.shakespearefest.org 8390 Forest Oaks Boulevard November 16–December 16, 2012 Young Audiences: Spring Hill, FL 34606 Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story A Year with Frog and Toad (352) 683-5113 January 18–February 17, 2013 October 18–November 17, 2012 www.stagewest.net The Secret Garden Signature Series: Mainstage: March 22–April 14, 2013 Sweeney Todd Perfect Wedding The Complete Works of William Shake- speare (abridged) October 11–21, 2012 May 17–June 9, 2013 September 12–October 7, 2012 Gypsy Race January 10–20, 2013 October 10–November 11, 2012 A Little Night Music A Christmas Carol March 14–24, 2013 November 28–December 30, 2012 The Producers May 9–19, 2013

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THEATRE WINTER HAVEN October 12–November 3, 2012 Post Offi ce Drawer 1230 March 15–May 2, 2013 How to Succeed in Business With- Winter Haven, FL 33882-1230 The Game’s Afoot out Really Trying (863) 294–SHOW March 29–May 12, 2013 November 6–December 2, 2012 www.theatrewinterhaven.com Noah’s Racy Pulse The Vagina Monologues Mainstage: May 23–June 16, 2013 November 8–25, 2012 Annie My Brilliant Divorce Midlife! The Crisis Musical September 20–October 14, 2012 June 26–July 14, 2013 November 30–December 16, 2012 Jack and the Giant November 2–4, 2012 LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE Winter Wonderettes 96 W. Dearborn Street SOUTHEAST November 29–December 16, 2012 Englewood, FL 34223 Fox on the Fairway (941) 475-6745 ACTORS PLAYHOUSE AT THE January 10–27, 2013 www.lemonbayplayhouse.com MIRACLETHEATRE Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 Squabbles 280 Miracle Mile February 21–March 17, 2013 September 5–23, 2012 Coral Gables, FL 33134 The 39 Steps Arsenic and Old Lace (305) 444-9293 April 11–28, 2013 October 24–November 11, 2012 www.actorsplayhouse.org My Three Angels Mainstage: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA December 523, 2012 Godspell School of Theatre and Dance An Inspector Calls October 10–November 4, 2012 Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance January 23–February 17, 2013 The Last Five Years Pavilion Harvey December 5–30, 2012 687 McCarty Dr. (P.O. Bos 115900) May 1–19, 2013 Other Desert Cities Gainesville, FL 32611 January 16–February 10, 2013 (352) 273-0500 MANATEE PLAYERS In The Heights.... www.arts.ufl .edu/theatreanddance 102 Old Main Street March 6–April 7, 2013 Measure for Measure Bradenton, FL 34205 Children’s Theatre: September 14–30, 2012 (941) 748-5875 Peter Rabbit Urinetown www.manateeplayers.com September 28–November 16, 2012 October 5–14, 2012 Evita A Christmas Carol, The Musical Ajax in Iraq September 20–October 7, 2012 November 27–December 23, 2012 November 2–18, 2012 Pump Boys and Dinettes Cinderella The Servant of Two Masters October 25–November 11, 2012 January 31–March 21, 2013 January 25–February 3, 2013 Plaid Tidings National Children’s Theatre Blood Wedding November 29–December 16.2012 March 29–April 7, 2013 Festival Anything Goes April 24–May 25, 2013 January 17–February 3, 2013 SOUTHWEST A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER the Forum 1300 Biscayne Blvd February 1–March 10, 2013 ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE Miami, FL 33132 Miss Saigon 5555 North Tamiami Trail (305) 949-66722 March 28–April 14, 2013 Sarasota, FL 34243 www.arshtcenter.org (941) 351-8000 or (800) 361-8388 “Broadway in Miami” productions: VENICE THEATRE www.asolo.org Rock of Ages 140 W. Tampa Avenue Repertory Season: October 9–14, 2012 Venice, FL 34285 1776 The Musical Mary Poppins (941) 488-1115 November 16–December 22, 2012 January 1–6, 2013 www.venicestage.com You Can’t Take It With You Les Miserables Heidi January 4–April 20, 2013 February 26–March 3, 2013 September 13–30, 2012 Glengarry Glen Ross Priscilla, Queen of the Desert The 39 Steps January 11–February 28, 2013 April 2–7, 2013 October 2–21, 2012 The Rocky Horror Show January 19–March 17, 2013

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BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PER- JERRY HERMAN RING Happy FORMING ARTS THEATRE November 30–December 16, 2012 201 SW Fifth Avenue University of Miami Agnes of God Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 P. O. Box 284273 February 1–17, 2013 (954) 462-0222 Coral Gables, FL 33124 www.browardcenter.org (305) 284-3355 NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE Bank of America Broadway Across www.miami.edu ARTS America Series: Una Caja de Zapatos Vacia Louise O. Gerrits Theater Million Dollar Quartet Sepember 7–9, 2012 25 NE 2nd Street, 8th fl oor November 6–18, 2012 Carrying Water in a Sieve Miami, FL Sister Act September 14–22, 2012 www.nwsa.mdc.edu December 18–30, 2012 Boeing, Boeing Balm in Gilead Agatha Christie’s Classic Mystery Series October 17–28, 2012 October 5 - October 7, 2012 January 15–February 3, 2013 Girls vs. Boys Flashdance November 1–11, 2012 PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS March 5–17, 2013 King Lear 322 Banyan Boulevard Off Broadway Series: February 20–March 2, 2013 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Divorce Party (561) 514-4042 November 27–December 9, 2012 MARATHON COMMUNITY www.palmbeachdramaworks.org Sheer Madness THEATRE Talley’s Folly December 13–30, 2012 5101 Overseas Highway October 12– November 11, 2012 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Marathon, FL 33050 A Delicate Balance February 13–17, 2013 (305) 743-0408 December 7, 2012–January 6, 2013 Looped www.marathontheater.org A Raisin in the Sun February 26–March 3, 2013 Hats Off to Broadway February 1–March 3, 2013 You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up November 2 & 3, 2012 March 14–17, 2013 Nana’s Naughty Knickers RIVERSIDE THEATRE Pride Series: November 23–December 15, 2012 3280 Riverside Park Drive It’s a Fabulous Life Five Women Wearing the Same Vero Beach, FL November 28–December 2, 2012 Dress (772) 234-8052 Pride Comedy Night at Parker Playhouse January 17–February 9, 2013 www.riversidetheatre.com March 8, 2013 The Sound of Music Ain’t Misbehaving Bare - The Musical March 7–April 6, 2013 October 25–November 11, 2012 December 18–30, 2012 Funny Girl Sister Act MOSAIC THEATRE at American January 10–February 3, 2013 March 27–30, 2013 Heritage Center for the Arts Riverside Children’s Theatre: 12200 West Broward Blvd., Disney’s The Little Mermaid GABLESTAGE AT THE Bldg. 3000 December 7–16, 2012 BILTMORE Plantation, FL 33325 The Nutcracker - in Swingtime! 1200 Anastasia Avenue (954) 577-8243 December 20–23, 2012 Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.mosaictheatre.com (305) 445-1119 Diary of a Madman VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD www.gablestage.org September 20–October 14, 2012 2020 San Juan Avenue Ruined The Birds Vero Beach, Florida 32960 September 8–October 7, 2012 November 15–December 9, 2012 (772) 562-8300 www.verobeachtheatreguild.com HISPANIC THEATER GUILD NEW THEATRE Hotbed Hotel at Teatro 8 4120 Laguna Street September 13–23, 2012 2101 SW 8th Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 Oklahoma Miami, FL (305) 443-5909 November 8–25, 2012 (305) 541-4841 www.new-theatre.org The Odd Couple www.teatro8.com Keeping A-Breast January 10–20, 2013 Call for schedule September 1–16, 2012 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Educating Rita March 7–24, 2013 October 12–28, 2012 15 FALL 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS

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