Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. GUITAR GIRLS By Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins, and Catherine Randazzo With arrangements by Jim Prosser CAST JOE CASEY CAT GREENFIELD TAMRA HAYDEN JANNIE JONES ANNA STEFANIC
Music Director Costume Designer PAUL HELM SUSAN ANGERMANN Lighting Designer Sound Designer THOM BEAULIEU THOMAS KORP
Sound and Light Board Operator DAVID SABBAGH Directed by CATHERINE RANDAZZO
Season Underwriters Gaele Barthold, Joan & Larry Castellani, The Exchange of Sarasota, Bob & Wendy Grady, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Dennis & Graci McGillicuddy, Anne H.S. Nethercott
Co-Producers Shirley Fein, Jeff Hotchkiss & Betsy Winder, Ron & Carolyn Vioni, ABC7, Sarasota Magazine
Guitar Girls will be performed in two The taking of photographs and acts with one 15-minute intermission. the use of recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited.
Florida Studio Theatre is a Constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American Theatre. ARTIST PROFILES JOE CASEY is thrilled and grateful to be back at FST. FST: Blue Suede Shoes, Million Dollar Quartet, American Pie, and Poems, Prayers & Promises. Regional: The Bridges Of Madison County (Robert Kincaid), Million Dollar Quartet (Johnny Cash), The Crucible (John Proctor), Betrayal (Jerry), Nite Club Confidential (Buck Holden), ‘57 Chevy (Elvis Presley), Assassins (Czolgosz), Spike Heels (Edward), Wait Until Dark (Mike). New York: Allen Wilder 2.0 (Michael), The Great American Backstage Musical (Johnny Brash). National Tours: Joseph... Dreamcoat (Pharaoh). TV: The Knick, A Crime To Remember, and The Hunt With John Walsh.
CAT GREENFIELD is thrilled to make her FST Debut! She is a singer, songwriter, actor- musician, and puppeteer based out of Virginia and NYC. Favorite credits include Woody Guthrie’s American Song (Palm Beach Dramaworks); That Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody (DR2 Theatre); Ring of Fire (Cortland Repertory Theatre and Oregon Cabaret Theatre); Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live (North American Tour); and Disney Dreams (Disney Cruise Lines). More info at catgreenfield.com.
TAMRA HAYDEN has performed on Broadway as Cosette in Les Miserables and as Texas in Cabaret (Studio 54). Off-Broadway: Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris. She has toured the US as Christine in Phantom of the Opera, Cosette in Les Miserables, and Hodel in Fiddler On The Roof (opposite Theodore Bikel). A versatile singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, Tamra has performed numerous Broadway Pops Concerts with Symphonies across the US, and has recorded several of her own CDs. Tamra co-developed a series of patented iOS and Leap Motion apps which use color and movement to create music (MusicalMe Images).
JANNIE JONES was most recently seen on the FST stage in last year’s record-breaking Cabaret, Blue Suede Shoes. Earlier this year, she portrayed Lena Younger/Mama in the musical Raisin at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Jones created the role of Annabella in Gathering Blue (World Premiere) at the Mt. Gretna Theatre and was Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone in A Night with Janis Joplin at Capital Rep. and the Barter Theatre. She performed with The Black Stars of the Great White Way with Tony Award-Winners Norm Lewis & Andre DeShields and Emmy Award Winner Obba Babatunde at the National Black Theatre Festival. Catch her episode of The Get Down (Cool Herc’s Mom) on Netflix andPower on Starz. BROADWAY/FIRST NAT’L BDWY TOURS: The Full Monty (u/s Annie Golden as Georgie) All Shook Up (Sylvia), Hair (Dionne) CARRE THEATRE: Mama, I Want to Sing (Sister Carrie), Faith Journey (Traci). She won an Audelco Award for August Wilson’s Fences (Rose) and A Bay Area Critics Award for Black Pearl Sings (Pearl). She received critical acclaim for two one-woman’s shows, My Castle’s Rockin’ (Alberta Hunter), and Ethel Waters, His Eye is on the Sparrow, written by Larry Parr and Premiering at Florida Studio Theatre. She can be heard on Barry White’s (CD) Practice What You Preach and has performed at Carnegie Hall. ANNA STEFANIC is thrilled to be a part of Guitar Girls! A NYC-based actor/musician, some favorite credits include I And You (Kitchen Theatre Company), Beneath The Gavel (Bated Breath, 54 Below), Rusalka (Planet Connections winner, Outstanding Musical Production), The Last Bar At The End Of The World (Urban Stages), and we are destroyed (New York Theatre Workshop reading). Also a singer-songwriter, her original EP, Warrior, can be found on Spotify and iTunes. ARTIST PROFILES CATHERINE RANDAZZO (Director/Developer/ Theatre, and Ensemble Stage in North Carolina. Associate Artist) is thrilled to work with the talented SUSAN ANGERMANN (Costume Designer) began team of Guitar Girls. She directed this season’s designing for Florida Studio Theatre in 1993 for Unchained Melodies as well as last year’s record- the WRITE A PLAY production of The Emperor’s New breaking Blue Suede Shoes. She also directed FST’s Clothes. She has designed for FST’s Mainstage, Winter Cabarets Mack the Knife: The Bobby Darin Stage III, Cabaret, and WRITE A PLAY productions. Songbook; Piano Men; Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves; Among recent productions are Unchained Melodies, and Yesterday. Catherine calls Sarasota her artistic Other People’s Money, Murder for Two, Always...Patsy home. She has appeared in plays, musicals, cabarets, Cline, Honor Killing, Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits, The new play readings, voice overs, commercials, Exonerated, Stalking the Bogeyman, Yesterday, Older fundraisers, and toured in national and international Than Dirt, Piano Men, Chapatti, Robin Hood, and Once. productions. She is the recipient and nominee of THOM BEAULIEU (Lighting Designer) is an award- various awards for education, national arts awards, winning regional lighting designer. His work has been and local performance awards including “Best Actress experienced throughout the Eastern US including: in a Musical” for her performance as Fanny Brice Burt & Me, Once, Blue Suede Shoes, Native Gardens, in Funny Girl. Other favorite performances include Honor Killing, Always...Patsy Cline, Unchained Forbidden Broadway, Cats, The Rocky Horror Show, Melodies, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and The Full Monty, to name a few. Most recently, (Florida Studio Theatre); The Waltz, Carrie: the Musical, she appeared as Eve in FST’s Mainstage production of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, and Master Harold Rich Girl. She was named one of “Sarasota’s Funniest ... and the Boys (The Winnipesaukee Playhouse); A People” for her comedic styles seen in Sarasota’s Chorus Line, Floyd Collins, Sweet Charity, and Singin’ original political comedy group, License to Bash, in the Rain (Aurora Theatre); The 39 Steps (Jean’s which was a part of FST’s Cabaret Fringe Festival in Playhouse); Marjorie Prime (The Public Theatre). 1996. As Associate Artist, Catherine serves as Literary He holds a BFA in Drama from Carnegie Mellon Manager, In-Residence Director, Teaching Artist, and University’s School of Drama, and a MS in Physics. professional actor. Catherine is a graduate of Otterbein University in Ohio with a BFA in performance, and THOMAS KORP (Sound Designer) a former FST she is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. intern, is excited to be in his third season as staff. Sound design credits include: A Gentleman’s Guide to PAUL HELM (Music Director) is happy to be back at Love and Murder, Unchained Melodies, Other People’s FST, where he was last seen as Marcus Moscowicz Money, Murder for Two, Always...Patsy Cline, Native in Murder for Two. He has performed, directed, Gardens, How to Use a Knife, Once, and The Absolute and music directed with the Utah Shakespeare Brightness of Leonard Pelkey. Mixing Credits: Next to Festival, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, freeFall Theatre Normal, Das Barbecü, Smokey Joe’s Café, The World Company, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Fireside Goes Round, Tango: Buenos Aires, We Will Rock You. Theatre, First Stage Children’s Theater, Skylight Music Previous projection work includes Grounded and The Theatre, Florentine Opera Company, Greenbrier Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey. Sound engineer Valley Theatre, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, Bucknell with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 2014–2016. University, and the UW-Platteville Heartland Festival. He was also a vocalist for Disney on RICHARD HOPKINS (Lead Developer) is the Classic, a three-month symphony concert tour Producing Artistic Director of Florida Studio Theatre. of Japan with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Hopkins has fostered the development of FST’s Paul resides in New York City. paulhelm.net Mainstage and Cabaret productions. His many directing Mainstage credits include: Honor Killing, DAVID SABBAGH (Sound and Light Board Operator) Inspired Lunacy, The Best of Enemies, Next to Normal, graduated from Appalachian State University in 2016. Race, Ruined, The 25th Annual Putnam County He has been a Stage Management Intern at FST since Spelling Bee, Boleros for the Disenchanted, Permanent January 2018. Previous FST credits include: Assistant Collection, and Metamorphoses, among numerous Stage Manager for Heisenberg, Stage Manager for other plays. Mr. Hopkins led the development of Reel Music and Snow White, and Sound Operator for Always…Patsy Cline, Murder for Two, and Other People’s Money. He has also worked professionally at Barter Theatre and Busch Gardens in Virginia, as well as Theatre Alliance, In/Visible ARTIST PROFILES FST’s Cabaret productions of Mack the Knife, Older the development team for Guitar Girls, this season than Dirt, Piano Men, and The Prima Donnettes. Mr. she was the Lead Developer on Unchained Melodies Hopkins also serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is on the development team for The Wonder of Florida Studio Theatre. This includes overseeing Years. Previously she was the Lead Developer on Blue the creation and implementation of all FST Suede Shoes, Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves; Yesterday; programming, including Mainstage, Cabaret, Stage American Pie; and Poems, Prayers, and Promises. III, New Play Development, Education, and Touring. She has been the head writer on all five Laughing Since his arrival at FST in 1980, Mr. Hopkins has Matters shows. Some of her favorite shows she guided the theatre from a small touring company helped develop include: Mack the Knife: The Bobby to a nationally-recognized regional theatre, which Darin Song Book; The Prima Donnettes; That’s Life; The impacts over 215,000 adults and children annually. Wanderers; My One and Only Gershwin; Hot and Cole; He created the New Play Development Program, The British Invasion; The Flip Side; and Outlaws and the Cabaret Series, FST’s award-winning WRITE A Angels. In addition, she is the Founder and Producer PLAY Program, and he has directed the design and of FST Improv and the Sarasota Improv Festival. Mrs. renovation of all FST’s theatres. Mr. Hopkins is the Hopkins serves as Managing Director for Florida recipient of numerous awards including the Arts Studio Theatre, and as such, is the Chief Operations Leadership Award from the Sarasota Arts Council, Officer. Mrs. Hopkins is responsible for oversight the Richard G. Fallon Award for Artistic Excellence of FST’s Administration, including the Business from the Florida Professional Theatres Association, Office, Development, Marketing, Box Office, Front and the 2012 Cultural Champion Award from the Arts of House, Restaurant, Budgeting, and maintaining and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. In 2016, Mr. the overall quality of FST’s internal management. Hopkins was awarded the Luminaire Award, honoring Mrs. Hopkins serves on the Board of Directors for excellence in creativity, philanthropy, advocacy, and the League of Resident Theatres and for the Theatre all elements that are keys to future growth of the arts Communications Group. She is the former President in Sarasota. In 2017, Mr. Hopkins was awarded the of the National New Play Network. In 2012, the Arts Florida Theatre Conference Lifetime Achievement & Cultural Alliance awarded Mrs. Hopkins the Cultural Award for contributing to the rich cultural fabric of Champion Award in recognition of her many years the Sarasota community and the state of Florida, and of accomplishment and growth with Florida Studio his dedication to developing future artists, educators, Theatre. In 2016, Mrs. Hopkins was awarded the and advocates. Luminaire Award, honoring excellence in creativity, REBECCA HOPKINS (Developer) has been actively philanthropy, advocacy, and all elements that are involved in development of FST’s Cabaret productions keys to future growth of the arts in Sarasota. since her arrival in 1998. In addition to being part of SEASON UNDERWRITERS GAELE BARTHOLD FST is family and an integral part support. I am proud to serve on FST’s board and to of my life. Its community contributions are myriad support it financially and otherwise. and a model of theatrical excellence. Quality and JOAN & LARRY CASTELLANI We have been diverse stage productions at affordable prices are but attending Florida Studio Theatre since 2013, and we one component of FST’s offerings. Other contributions have found so much to enjoy. We love the diversity include extensive contact with local schools to of the art FST offers, and are consistently impressed foster student creativity and theatre appreciation, at the talent showcased on their many stages. We structured and wide-ranging educational programs appreciate that Richard, Rebecca, and the rest of the for adults and children, community forums and FST staff show a true dedication to their craft. And other community outreach programs, and a most importantly, we are grateful that a theatre strong commitment to new play development and of this caliber exists in our city. We are proud to be excellence in the arts. FST is a gem that warrants our supporters of this Sarasota treasure. widespread financial and artistic
Exchange of Sarasota has awarded more than $8 million in grants and scholarships in SEASON UNDERWRITERS THE EXCHANGE OF SARASOTA Since 1962, The invested over $300 million in grants in the areas Exchange of Sarasota has awarded more than $8 of health and human services, civic and economic million in grants and scholarships in support of the development, education, arts and culture, and arts of Sarasota and Manatee counties. “A proud the environment. Learn more at GulfCoastCF.org. supporter of Florida Studio Theatre for more than DENNIS & GRACI MCGILLICUDDY FST is important 30 years, The Exchange of Sarasota is proud to to us because we believe so strongly in the continue the legacy of supporting an organization transformative power of the arts. For close to 30 that is as artistically diverse as FST.” - Karen Koblenz, years now, we have been so fortunate to experience Executive Director/CEO, The Exchange of Sarasota first-hand how that transformative power works its WENDY & BOB GRADY We were so impressed when magic in the hands of an organization that is not only we first visited FST, that we immediately wanted experienced and dedicated, but so highly skilled in to become involved. Whenever you come across a their craft. The values of the theater and its leadership, system as unique as FST’s, where the key to getting as reflected in its mission, and as manifested in art into the hearts of so many has been found— its work, whether it be on the Mainstage, in the in a comfortable and easily accessible way—you Cabaret, or in its Education and Community Outreach know you’ve spotted a winner. We are proud to programs—these are values that we so strongly be Season Underwriters, and hope that others believe in. As a consequence, it is a privilege for us will join us in supporting FST’s important work. to be a part of, and supportive of this great theater. GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Together ANNE H.S. NETHERCOTT When asked to define with our donors, Gulf Coast Community Foundation giving, Anne said, “My mother used to say, ‘The best transforms our region through bold and proactive way to find you is to lose yourself, by focusing on philanthropy. Gulf Coast is a public charity that the needs of others rather than on oneself.’” Giving was created in 1995 through the sale of the has always been an important family value, which Venice Hospital. Since then, we have become the in childhood was reinforced by the community philanthropic home of more than 700 families who experience of surviving the Depression. Anne is have established charitable funds here, and we have proud to be a supporter of FST. CO-PRODUCERS SHIRLEY FEIN My support of FST was immediate. I it develop into an exceptional theatrical venue, felt a comfortable intimacy and grandeur regarding offering diverse entertainment and programs their intellectually stimulating and entertaining for everyone in the community regardless of age performances. I salute FST for having exceptional or interest. Congratulations on a job well done. management, a friendly and caring staff, and ABC7 from Palmetto to Port Charlotte, we cover performers extraordinaire! It is my sincere pleasure it all. Whether it’s breaking news, hurricanes or to be a Co-Producer of Guitar Girls. See you there! severe weather coverage, or a local high school JEFF HOTCHKISS & BETSY WINDER Since moving sports victory, ABC 7 and MySuncoast.com is YOUR to Sarasota area, we have become avid supporters source for Suncoast News. We live, work, and play of the Florida Studio Theatre. FST’s commitment in the communities we serve and We’re Here for You! to accessible and affordable theatre makes it a SARASOTA MAGAZINE is the leading sources of tremendous asset to the entire community of information on living and doing business in Sarasota- Sarasota. It provides great entertainment while Manatee. Whether reading our print magazines, challenging us on the issues of the day. We are proud interacting through social media, or staying up-to- to be able to support this wonderful institution. date through our many e-newsletters, our 500,000+ RON & CAROLYN VIONI Florida Studio Theatre monthly audience depends on us for engaging and has held a special place in our hearts since we knowledgeable quality content. The publications started vacationing in Sarasota in 1986. Living at are deeply engaged in the community, supporting Bay Plaza made it easy for us to consider FST “our” numerous arts programs, nonprofit organizations neighborhood gem. Over the years we have watched and associations. Recognizes our Gold Circle members for their commitment to the Art of FST, establishing an endowed fund to support cherished programs for life. It doesn’t need to be NEW to be AWESOME!
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES EDUCATION & TOURS President...... Dennis McGillicuddy Director of Children’s Theatre...... Caroline Kaiser Vice-President...... Richard Hopkins Director of Education...... Christine Hopkins Secretary/Treasurer...... Jennifer Michell Education Administrator...... Pamela Smith Trustee...... Gaele Barthold Teaching Artist/YPF Coordinator...... Adam Ratner Trustee...... Georgia Court Education Group Sales Assoc...... Hannah Bagnall Trustee...... Patricia Courtois Teaching Artist...... Denee Lortz Trustee...... Jeff Hotchkiss COMMUNITY RESOURCE GROUP Trustee...... Robert Israeloff Jan Coleman Patricia Kordis Trustee...... Barbara Lupoff Larry Coleman Marie Kropp Trustee...... Chief Judge Charles E. Williams Shirley Fein Susan Landau Maddy Freshwater Frank Malickson EXECUTIVE STAFF Carol Gilbert Matty Matheson Producing Artistic Director...... Richard Hopkins Sy Goldblatt Graci McGillicuddy Managing Director...... Rebecca Hopkins Jim Goldman Ina Schnell Sandy Goldman Alan Schottenstein Lois Schottenstein ARTISTIC STAFF Robert Grady Lois Stulberg Associate Director At-Large...... Kate Alexander Wendy Grady Bonny Israeloff Charlie Ann Syprett Casting/Hiring Coordinator...... James Ashford Martin Taffel Resident Pianist...... Jim Prosser Valerie Joels Associate Artist...... Jason Cannon AUDIENCE ENRICHMENT GROUP Associate Artist...... Catherine Randazzo Hon. Larry L. Eger Ina Schnell Director of Improvisation...... Will Luera Trevor Harvey Commissioner Willie Assistant to the Artistic Director...... Doris Iemolo The Jewish Federation ofSarasota-Manatee Charles Shaw Literary Associate...... Meg Gilbert Gilbert King Howard Tevlowitz Michéle D. Redwine Chief Judge Charles E.Williams PRODUCTION STAFF Dr. Eddy Regnier Rose Chapman Production Manager...... Bruce Price Mainstage Stage Manager...... Roy Johns Mainstage Stage Manager...... Kelli Karren OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE Assistant Stage Manager...... Jynelly Rosario House Counsel...... John Patterson Technical Director...... Mike Schwent Facility Custodian...... Carlos De Oliveira Costume Shop Manager...... Adrienne Webber ...... Confidence Cleaning Company Sound Supervisor...... Thom Korp Caretaker...... Doctor Nik Props/Paint Supervisor...... Kristine Kreutzer Lead Carpenter...... Marco Acosta INTERN PROGRAM Acting Apprentice...... Kayla Fainer ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Acting Apprentice...... Emily Hardesty General Manager...... Jill Zakrzewski Acting Apprentice...... Austin Howeth Director of IT...... Clarke Weigle Acting Apprentice...... Nora McAuliffe Director of Finance...... Orville Cordero Acting Apprentice...... Jamie Molina Business Manager...... Carmen Gonzalez Acting Apprentice...... Drew Norris Business Office Associate...... Reanna Bourque Acting Apprentice...... Erin Paxton Business Office Associate...... David Wallace Acting Apprentice...... Ben Southerland Asst. to the Managing Dir...... Phyllis Silverman Acting Apprentice...... Liam Tanner Facilities Manager...... Joseph Goepfrich Acting Apprentice...... Anna Weatherwax Facilities Technician...... Mark Quackenbush Acting Apprentice...... Liv Wilson Company Manager...... Luke Johnson Company Management Intern...... Ali Durso Director of Marketing...... Becca Jennings Development Intern...... Jordan Faddis Public Relations Associate...... Lydia Baxter Literary Intern...... TJ Lewis Digital Marketing Associate...... Emily Blazek Literary Intern...... Michael Nichols Marketing Assistant...... Sarah Haley Literary Intern...... Jenna Tonsor Director of Indiv. Giving...... Melody Mora-Shihadeh Literary & Directing Intern...... Irene Martinko Development Associate...... Samus Haddad Literary & Playwriting Intern...... Sarah Durham Development Associate...... Melanie Slusar Marketing Intern...... Emma Rhyner Patron Services Manager...... Kelsey Wehde Wilson Scenic Production Intern...... Eva Hoesch Box Office Manager...... Ryan Simpson Scenic Production Intern...... Justen Zhang Asst. Box Office Manager...... Mateo Cristiani Production Management Intern...... Erin Speno Asst. Box Office Manager...... Gigi Delpero Production Assistant Intern...... Kelsey Peavyhouse Asst. Box Office Manager...... Noah Scheibmeir Sound Intern...... Joseph Parisi Events Coordinator...... Matthew Quick Stage Management Intern...... Meg Grey Restaurant Manager...... Tom Curry Stage Management Intern...... Liora Jacob Restaurant Manager...... Karen Kraster Stage Management Intern...... Tanner Lias Restaurant Manager...... Josh Rodoski Stage Management Intern...... Maddie Lugenbeel Asst. Restaurant Manager...... Kristy Plum Stage Management Intern...... David Sabbagh Receptionist/ Volunteer Coord...... Joan O’Dowd 941.366.9000 | floridastudiotheatre.org