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Sigh No More Ladies
A traditional Renaissance song newly arranged
by Ryan Janney for this production of Much Ado About Nothing
Sing-A-Long!
Cielito Lindo
De la sierra morena, cielito lindo, vienen bajando
Un par de ojitos negros, cielito lindo de contrabando
Ese lunar que tienes, cielito lindo junto a la boca
No se lo des a nadie, cielito lindo que a mi me toca
Chorus:
Ay ay ay ay!
Canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran
Cielito lindo los corazones
Ay ay ay ay!
Canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran
Cielito lindo los corazones
De la sierra morena, cielito lindo, vienen bajando
Un par de ojitos negros, cielito lindo de contrabando
Ese lunar que tienes, cielito lindo junto a la boca
No se lo des a nadie, cielito lindo que a mi me toca
Chorus:
Ay ay ay ay!
Canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran
Cielito lindo los corazones
Ay ay ay ay!
Canta y no llores
Porque cantando se alegran
Cielito lindo los corazones
Coming this Summer!
The African American Experience
An Independent Study
The University of North Florida
Department of English
presents
SHAKESPEARE’S
“Art is made out of spiritual resources of those who
create it.” --August Wilson
Directed by: Brit Hudgins and Cherrelle Fant
Directed by
Brit and Cherrelle will mount a fully-realized production
of a play by an African American playwright. The
production will celebrate the African American
experience. It will also celebrate the collective
experience of the cast and crew who, in giving voice to
those often silenced, perhaps learn to listen differently.
Music composed & arranged by
Auditions will be held at UNF April 27th & 28th
Ryan Janney
Drama Minors who wish to receive credit should contact
Dr. Pam Monteleone at [email protected]
Dr. Pam Monteleone
This production of Much Ado About
Nothing is dedicated to Kenneth Loos, who
has been ill for a long period of time and is
in our prayers.
¡BRAVO a la
Dra. Pam Monteleone
y el elenco de
Much Ado About Nothing
por incluir español en esta
producción muy especial de
Shakespeare in the Park!
“play español”℠ les desea
mucho éxito.
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“play español”℠ uses elements of the TPR (Total Physical
Response) curriculum to involve most senses in the learning process.
Focus is on comprehensible input, while developing confidence to
produce Spanish through playful activities.
Through short stories, puppets, songs, and games,
children become engaged in weekly activities. Parents receive updates
and tools to use at home for a more natural learning experience and to
support longer retention.
Ken is a well-known actor in the Jacksonville community,
having played leading and supporting roles in over 30
productions at local theaters, including Theatre
Jacksonville, Players-by-the Sea and The Limelight. Ken’s
UNF credits include “Prospero” in The Tempest,
“Tartuffe” in Tartuffe, and major roles in King Lear, The
Late Straight News, and many more. In 1982, Ken starred
in The Taming of the Shrew, the very first production
staged in UNF’s then newly built Andrew A. Robinson,
Jr. Theater. In 1986, he played the role of “Leonato” in
UNF’s first production of Much Ado About Nothing on the
University Green. We wish you were here, Ken.
Specializing in conversational Spanish for kids – practical
phrases children can use regularly – “play español” provides tools to
mix and match vocabulary and create usable phrases. There’s
continuity of material presented from week to week with a clear
progression in mind. In addition to the obvious benefits, studies show
children who experience a second language early in life, display an
increased ability to excel in other academic areas.
“play español”℠ helps children:
 have greater confidence/self-esteem by celebrating
success in completing “play español” activities.

get exposure to a new language in fun and memorable
ways, making learning a second language a positive
experience
that children will embrace for life.
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The Cast
The Hacienda
Señora Leonata, owner of the hacienda……………….......Tyler Peerson
“Men can counsel and speak comfort to that grief
Which they themselves not feel.”
Señora Antonia, sister to Leonata………….………………Kristen Dunn
“I know them, yea / And what they weigh,
even to the utmost scruple: / A scambling, out-facing,
fashion-monging boy, / That lies, and cogs, and flouts,
depraves and slanders.”
Hero, daughter to Leonata………………………….……...Victoria Rand
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Beatriz, niece to Leonata…………………………….......Kristen Nichols
“What, my dear Lady Disdain! Are you yet living?”
Margarita, servant to Hero……………………......….……Cherrelle Fant
“A maid and stuffed! There’s goodly catching of a cold.”
Ursula, servant to Leonata………………………………Rodnae Johnson
Linda, servant to Leonata……………………………….…...Abi Platock
Celia, servant to Leonata….…………...................................Grace Velez
Borachio, a vaquero.…………….…………………...…….Mike Santana
“For when rich villains have need of poor ones,
poor ones may make what price they will.”
The Visitors
Don Pedro, a Spanish gentleman and soldier…………….Chris Williams
“Thou art sad, get thee a wife, get thee a wife!”
Don Juan, bastard brother to Don Pedro and soldier……….Jerald Wheat
“I am trusted with a muzzle, and enfranchised with
a clog, therefore I have decreed not to sing in my cage.”
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Claudio, a Spanish count and soldier……………………………Chris Valade
“Friendship is constant in all other things,
Save in the office and affairs of love.”
Benedick, a captain in the U.S. Cavalry.………………….Robby McChargue
“For man is a giddy thing, and this is my conclusion.”
Baltasar, a soldier…..………………………………………………Jake Ivice
Leonata: “How many gentlemen have you lost in this action?”
Baltasar: “But few of any sort, and none of name.”
Conrade, a native scout………………………………………….Kyle Reeves
“Away, you are an ass, you are an ass.”
The Town
Dogberry, a sheriff……………………………………………Chris Williams
“I am a wise fellow, and which is more, an officer,
and which is more, a householder,
and which is more, as pretty a piece of flesh as any in Messina.”
Diego, a deputy……………………………………………....James Viggiano
Pepe, a deputy………………...……………………………...Rodnae Johnson
The Padre…………………………………………………………...Jake Ivice
“What we have, we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy it.”
Rosa, a townsperson………………………………………..……Brit Hudgins
Jorge, a townsperson……………………………………….......Alec Richman
A spirit………………………………………………………….Valerie Velez
“When I said I should die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I
were married.” –2.3
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The Musicians
Greg Balut………….…………………………………….……...Trumpet
Daniel Dickinson………………………………………………...Clarinet
Ryan Janney……………………………………Music Director/Trumpet
Rebecca Neil………………….………………………………….....Flute
Cameron C. Strine…………………………………………..…Trombone
Charles Thomy………………………………………………..Percussion
Dorothy Wood……………………….………………….......French Horn
Congratulations to the cast and crew of
“Much Ado About Nothing!”
Break a leg!
The Time
The early 1800s
The Place
Messina, a town near the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
There will be a fifteen-minute intermission between acts.
The Story
ACT I
"Some, Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps." –3.1
Señora Leonata, the head of a household of women that includes her
sister Antonia, her daughter Hero, and her niece Beatriz, receives happy
news. Her long-time friend, Don Pedro, his brother Don Juan, with
whom he has recently been reconciled, Count Claudio and Captain
Benedick, whose long-standing “merry war” of wit with Beatriz
provides endless diversion, are on their way to Messina following a
successful military campaign. Leonata and Antonia plan an evening of
festivities to celebrate their return. Claudio reveals his love for Hero to
Don Pedro, who offers to intervene on the young gentleman’s behalf. At
a masked dance, Don Pedro woos and wins Hero for Claudio. The
engagement is announced and the wedding date set. In keeping with the
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spirit of revelry, Don Pedro and Leonata, with the help of Hero and
Claudio, play matchmaker, plotting to bring together the confirmed
bachelors, Benedick and Beatriz. In the meantime, the disaffected
Don Juan, with the help of Leonata’s servant Borachio and his
friend Conrade, devise a plot to sabotage the marriage plans and
disgrace Hero the night before the intended wedding. Sherriff
Dogberry and his officers discovering the plot against Hero, arrest the
conspirators, and bring them away for questioning.
Fifteen-minute intermission.
ACT II
The next morning at the wedding, Count Claudio publicly shames
Hero, leaving the fainting young woman for dead. The Padre devises a
plan to take advantage of the town’s belief that Hero has died of grief.
Benedick promises to challenge Claudio to a duel and Borachio
admits his part in the plot. In reparation for his misdeeds, Claudio
agrees to marry Antonia’s supposed “daughter.” At a midnight vigil,
Don Pedro and Claudio proclaim Hero’s innocence to the people of
Messina and exonerate her good name. The grief-stricken Claudio is
haunted by Hero’s spirit, who in a moment of compassion saves
Claudio from his own demons. After the battle, Claudio falls asleep
at Hero’s tomb. The next morning brings redemption and
reconciliation.
About the Music
Composed and arranged by Ryan Janney, the music for Much Ado
About Nothing is a mixture of Classical and Post-Romantic Mexican
songs. It consists of everything from folk tunes to traditional hymns,
which gives the music wonderful variety. Mr. Janney used
combinations of brass and woodwind colors to orchestrate the power
and beauty of Mexican music. Inspired by Shakespeare’s words, Ryan
has created a musical score for Much Ado About Nothing that touches
deep into the soul. The music ranges from funny folk songs, shifts to a
mournful hymn, and then goes into a festive dance. The music has the
ability to make the tears flow, bring goose bumps to the back of the
neck, even make the foot start tapping! Ryan has captured every
aspect of Mexican music, and has taken it deeper into our emotions.
His composition for “Pardon Goddess of the Night” makes the tomb
scene a haunting favorite. The cast thanks Ryan Janney for making
Messina a great place to visit, fall in love, and leave with regret.
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Production Crew
Director……………………………………………….Dr. Pam Monteleone
Music Director and Choral Director...………………………...Ryan Janney
Assistant Director and Stage Manager…..….….......................Brit Hudgins
Assisted By……………..……………..........Rodnae Johnson, Dylan Karpf
Production Manager………………………………...........Hannah Christian
Costume Design...…………………………………….Dr. Pam Monteleone
Costume Manager………………………………………..Brittany Bingham
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Set Design….................................................................................Mike Peck
Assisted By……………………………….Cherrelle Fant, Kevin Gutierrez,
Robby McChargue, Tori Rand, Kyle Reeves,
Chris Valade, Jerald Wheat, & Chris Williams
Tyler Peerson, Private Tutor
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (386) 249-0672
Fencing Choreographer…………………………………..............Raul Toro
Dance Choreographer………………………………………..Alec Richman
Properties……………………………..………….Kenny Smoak & the Cast
Lighting and Sound Technician……………………………….Dylan Karpf
Photography…………………………………………...............Dylan Karpf
Make-Up………………………….................Cherrelle Fant, Patty Ganzelli
Program…………………….………………………………..Patty Ganzelli
The Masks……………………………………Cherrelle Fant, Brit Hudgins
Artwork, Poster, Fliers.......................................Grecia Victoria Valenzuela
House Duties…………………………….Elyse Hessley, Hannah Christian
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The Cast and Crew
(alphabetically)
Kristen Dunn (Señora Antonia) is a UNF senior majoring in
English. Her past roles include “Viola” in Twelfth Night
(2006) and roles in the Playwrights’ Project (2005). She
plans to attend graduate school in the fall. She would like to
thank her parents and her partner Brooke for their loving
support.
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Cherrelle Fant (Margarita) is a UNF junior majoring in
English/Drama. She was the author of the one-act play “Fun
and Games” in which she played “Bianca” for the
“Playwrights’ Project (2011). She also co-directed For
Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is
Enuff and acted in The Vagina Monologues. She would like to thank Dr.
Pam Monteleone for encouraging her to continue to follow her dreams!
Kevin Gutierrez (Set Construction) is a UNF junior majoring
in English/Drama. His roles include “DJ Lance” in “Fun and
Games” and “Frank” in “Swordplay” for the Playwrights’
Project (2011). Kevin likes to write and plans to write more
short stories in the future.
Brit Hudgins (Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Rosa) is a
UNF senior majoring in English/Drama and minoring in
film. She is an avid musician and filmmaker who has recently
been drawn into the theater again thanks to Dr. Pam
Monteleone. She played the role of “Angela” in “Fun and
Games” for the Playwrights’ Project (2011) and was the stage manager
for The Taming of the Shrew (2010).
Jacob Ivice (Baltasar, The Padre) is a freshman accounting
major at UNF. This is his first production with the Department
of English Drama Program. He loves piña coladas and getting
caught in the rain.
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The Cast and Crew
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Rodnae Johnson (Ursula, Pepe, Asst. Stage Manager) is a
freshman majoring in Communications. She played a chorus
member in A Woman Needs Quiet for the Playwrights’ Project
(2011) and The Vagina Monologues. She is looking forward to putting
on a great show and acting in future performances at UNF.
Robby McChargue (Benedick) is a UNF senior majoring in
English/Drama. This is his fifth time on the UNF stage. He
has played roles in the Playwrights’ Projects (2009 and 2010)
as well as “Grumio” in The Taming of the Shrew (2010) and
“Trinculo” in The Tempest (2011). Robby plans to pursue acting and
writing after graduation, and would one day like to woo the women of
Latin America.
Kristen Nichols (Beatriz) is a junior at UNF majoring in
Literature. Her past performances include “Mrs. Malloy”
in Hello, Dolly, “Frenchy” in Grease, “Tup Tim” in The
King and I, and the “Fairy Godmother” in Cinderella This is
her first time on the UNF stage and is excited to play “Beatriz.”
Abi Platock (Linda) is a fifth grader at The Bolles School. Abi
loves theatre and was inspired by seeing her first Shakespeare
play ever, UNF’s production of The Taming of the Shrew (2011)
She has taken acting classes at Players-by-the-Sea, Jeffery
Brooks Acting Coach, Camp Broadway, and Bolles Drama Class.
She played in Community of Grace for the Playwrights’ Project, The
Tempest, and Camp Broadway's State Fair. She has also participated
in several films including the two 48 Go Green International Films,
Way Off The Grid and The Other Half, both directed by Professor
Marc Boese. She would love to continue participating in theatre and
surfing big waves!
Tyler Peerson (Señora Leonata) is a fourth year junior at
UNF majoring in Mathematics and minoring in Professional
Education. This is her second Shakespeare production at UNF.
Her previous UNF roles include “Antonia” in The Tempest
(2011) and “Liz Dunbar” in “Makes No Difference” for the
Playwrights’ Project (2011). She gives special thanks to Blain and
Julie Peerson, Chris Mauldin, and Dr. Pam Monteleone. (She also
would like to take over the world.)
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The Cast and Crew
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Tori Rand (Hero) is a graduating senior with degrees in English
and History. She has acted as “Amy” in “Fun and Games” for the
UNF Playwrights’ Project (2011) as well as other productions at
Franklin College in Switzerland. She has a deep love of theater
and has been honored to work on this production with the UNF Drama
Department. (She is the mastermind behind world domination schemes.)
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Kyle Reeves (Conrade) This is Kyle’s first semester at UNF. He
has been actively involved in theater for many years in his
hometown of Clearwater and is excited to be acting with the
UNF Department of English Drama Program.
Michael Santana (Borachio) is graduating this semester with a
BA in English/Drama and a minor in Film Studies. This is his
fourth and last production with UNF. His past roles include
“Jorge” in “What Would Jefferson Davis Do?” for the
Playwrights’ Project (2010).
He served as stage manager and
“Stephano” in The Tempest (2011), and directed “Fun and Games” for the
Playwrights’ Project (2011). Mike would like to thank his wife Alyse for
her unconditional love and support. He thanks the entire Department of
English and Dr. Pam Monteleone for everything (and he means
everything). He has no words to express how much Pam, and all he’s
learned from her, means to him.
Chris Valade (Claudio) has an extensive history working with
the Jacksonville Community Theatre. His most recent role was
“Gonzalo” in the UNF Drama Program’s The Tempest (2011).
One day he'd like to meet a “Hero” of his very own. Chris would
like to thank all of his family and friends for their continuing
support.
“He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no
beard is less than a man; and he that is more than a youth is not for
me, and he that is less than a man, I am not for him.” –2.1
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Jacksonville, FL 32204
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Shannon Gallier, MM, Organist-Choirmaster
Henson Markham, Chamber Music Society
(904-346-0373)
John Zell, Jr., Warden & House Manager
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The Cast and Crew of Much Ado About
Nothing would like to extend our
humblest of thanks to our wonderful
teacher, director, and mentor,
Dr. Pam Monteleone
Without her endless hours of
commitment, priceless insight, and
dedication to her students, this
production would never have been
possible.
¡Muchísimas gracias,
Doctora Monteleone!
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The Cast and Crew
Grace Velez (Celia) is a fifth grader at Jacksonville Beach
Elementary. She loves to dance and has received several
awards for her dancing and acting. Past roles include “Ann
Accardi” in NO-I-TAN-I-GAM-I, “storyteller/gatekeeper” in
Music from The Wiz, and the “Magic Carpet” in Aladdin. She was
also the host of an educational program for 3rd grade students for
Florida public schools. She’s participated in more than a dozen dance
and theatrical productions, including 10 Lessons of Musical Theater –
a Cabaret, First Coast Nutcracker (2010), The Nutcracker Prince,
Salute America!, An Inspiration of a Dancer, and The Tempest. She
would like to thank Dr. Pam Monteleone for the opportunity to be part
of another rewarding Shakespeare-in-the-Park experience.
Valerie Velez (Spirit) is in seventh grade at LaVilla School
of the Arts. She has received training in classical ballet, Jazz,
Hip Hop, Tap, Acro, Modern dance and Musical Theater.
She’s participated in dozens of dance productions including
Stars, First Coast Nutcracker (2010), The Nutcracker Prince, Salute
America, and D.A.N.C.E. (Discover A New Creative Energy). She
played the “Tin Woman” in Music from The Wiz for the Davis
Performing Arts Center. Most recently, she sang and danced in 10
Lessons of Musical Theater – a Cabaret, produced by Players-by-theSea.
James Viggiano (Diego, a deputy ) is a 2011 UNF alumnus.
He recently played “Cody” in Fun and Games for the Playwrights’ Project (2011). He would like to thank Dr. Pam
Monteleone, the cast, his family and friends.
Jerald Wheat (Don Juan) is a UNF junior majoring in Economics and minoring in Drama. Past roles include “Kevin”
in Superior Doughnuts and Goose in The Wildest for Playersby-the-Sea. He also played “Officer Sweeney” in The Night
of January Sixteenth for Theater Jacksonville. Jerald would like to
thank Dr. Pam Monteleone and the cast and crew for allowing him to
be part of a great show. He gives a special thanks to his mother and
siblings for their love and support.
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The Cast and Crew
Chris Williams (Don Pedro, Sheriff Dogberry) is a sophomore at
FSCJ majoring in business/human resources management. Chris
has a long history with the Department of English Drama
Program. His previous UNF stage credits include “Chaplain
Farley” and “Sergeant Beliveau” in Dead Man Walking, “Petruchio” in
The Taming of the Shrew (2011), and “Caliban” in The Tempest. He
played “Jonathan Dunbar” in Makes No Difference and directed the play
“A Woman Needs Quiet” for the Playwrights’ Project (2011). Chris
would like to thank Ronica Arntzen, Dr. Pam Monteleone, and James
Howell for their belief in him through the years, his friends and family for
putting up with his insatiable love of performing. Chris would one day
like to see the Jaguars win a Super Bowl.
Greg Balut (Trumpet) is a freshman at UNF majoring in Music.
This is his first performance with the Department of English
Drama Program. He would one day like to compose scores for
movies.
Daniel Dickinson (Clarinet) is a freshman at UNF. He has
played the clarinet for various symphonic performances and plays
including Kiss Me Kate. He would one day like to be a
professional jazz artist.
Ryan Janney (Music Director, Choral Director, Trumpet) is a
UNF senior pursuing his bachelors in Jazz Studies and Music
Performance. This is his second season as music director for The
Department of English’s Shakespeare-in-the-Park, a collaborative
performance in conjunction with the City of Atlantic Beach. Ryan created
the score for last year’s The Tempest (2011). He has performed with artists
such as Maria Schneider, The Dizzy All-Stars, Terrance Blanchard, and
more. Ryan would like to thank Dr. Pam Monteleone, the cast, musicians,
and crew for making Much Ado About Nothing a successful adventure.
Most of all, he thanks his Mom and Dad for their love and support.
Rebecca Neil (Flute) is a freshman at UNF. This is her first
performance with the Department of English Drama Program.
She would one day like to teach music at the university level.
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Sigh No More
Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more
Men were deceivers ever,
One foot on sea and one on shore,
To one thing constant never
Then sigh not so, but let them go,
And be you blithe and bonny,
Converting all your sounds of woe
Into hey nonny nonny
Hey nonny nonny!
Hey nonny nonny!
Sigh no more, sigh no more, ladies!
Sigh no more, sigh no more, ladies!
Sing no more ditties, sing no mo,
Of dumps so dull and heavy,
The fraud of men was ever so,
Since summer first was leavy
Then sigh not so, but let them go,
And be you blithe and bonny,
Converting all your sounds of woe
Into hey nonny nonny
Hey nonny nonny!
Hey nonny nonny!
Sigh no more, sigh no more, ladies!
Sigh no more, sigh no more, ladies!
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The Department of English
Theater/Drama Program
The Cast and Crew
The Program:
The Department of English offers an English/Drama track
within the English major and a Drama Minor (15 credit
hours—5 courses).
Courses in dramatic literature,
theater appreciation, acting, and play production
encourage students to study plays as literary and cultural
texts and as scripts to be translated from the page to the
stage.
The Department of English also offers The
Playwrights’ Project, a course designed to encourage
playwriting not only as a craft, but as an expression of
heart and mind.
Past Productions:
Crimes of the Heart, Buried Child, Mother Courage and Her
Children, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Pride and
Prejudice, Fences, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, The Laramie
Project, The Illusion, Dead Man Walking, Bertolt Brecht’s
Antigone, and more than a dozen Shakespeare plays.
Community Outreach:
With its production of Much Ado about Nothing (2012),
The Theater/Drama program completes its third season of
Shakespeare-in-the-Park, a creative collaboration between
UNF’s Department of English and the City of Atlantic
Beach designed to bring Shakespeare to general
audiences. The Drama Program has also performed at
Mayo Clinic and Tree Hill Nature Center.
Dorothy Wood (French Horn) is a junior at UNF majoring
in Music. She has played the French horn for way too many
shows to even name and would one day like to graduate!
Brittany Bingham (Costume Manager) is a UNF senior majoring in
English/Drama. She is the author of “A Woman Needs Quiet,” a oneact play, for the Playwrights’ Project (2011). She likes working both
behind the scenes as well as acting onstage. Her past performances
include The Pirates of Penzance and Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal
Husband. She would like to thank to her mother, father, and Michael.
Hannah Christian (Production Manager, House Duties) is a senior
at UNF majoring in English/Drama. She served as the costume
manager for UNF’s The Tempest (2011). She would one day like to
be a high school English or religion teacher.
Patty Ganzelli (Publicity, Program) is a UNF junior with double
majors in English and Spanish. She is the author of the one-act play
“Makes No Difference” and played “Lenora” in “Swordplay” for the
Playwrights’ Project (2011). She would like to thank Dr. Pam
Monteleone, the cast and crew, and her parents for putting up with her
insanity.
Elyse Hessley (House Duties) is a senior at UNF majoring in
Psychology and minoring in Drama. She is the author of “I Promise,”
a one-act play for the Playwrights’ Project (2011). Her roles include
“Louise” in “A Woman Needs Quiet” and roles in SNOOPY, The
Merchant of Venice, and The Comedy of Errors. Elyse plans to
become a drama therapist and would one day like to open her own
practice or become a drama teacher for junior or high school.
Dylan Karpf (Asst. Stage Manager, Lighting and Sound,
Photography) is a freshman at UNF majoring English/ Creative
Writing. He is excited to be working on his first Shakespeare play
with the Department of English Drama Program. He most recently
played “Rick” in “Makes No Difference” for the Playwrights’ Project
(2011). He would like to thank his parents for all their support.
“In time the savage bull doth bear the yoke.” –1.1
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The Cast and Crew
The Department of English
Theater/Drama Program
Mike Peck (Set Design and Construction) has designed and built stage
sets for the Department of English Drama Program since 1999. For over
15 years he designed sets for such productions as Pride and Prejudice,
Fences, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Love’s Labor’s Lost, Othello,
Twelfth Night, Mother Courage and Her Children, The Laramie Project,
The Illusion, Dead Man Walking, The Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest,
and the annual Playwrights’ Project.
Alec Richman (Dance Choreographer, Jorge) is a UNF junior majoring
in English with minors in Drama and History. This is his first time
choreographing for the UNF Department of English Drama Program.
Alec would like to thank his mother for all her help and support.
Kenny Smoak (Properties) is thrilled to be a part of this great production,
though he is new to properties. He has been involved with the Drama
Department for a short while, playing “Marcus” in “Makes No Difference”
for the Playwrights’ Project (2011) which was one of his favorite roles.
He has performed in The Hippodrome State Theater in Gainesville and
hopes to pursue a living in theater.
Cameron C. Strine (Trombone) is a trombone performance major from
Miami who likes buttered rolls and long walks on the beach. He is also a
recording engineer for the UNF Music Department Studio.
Special Thanks to. . .
Jaime Santana
Beatrice Velez
Grecia Valenzuela
Dr. Samuel Kimball, the Department of English
The Musicians
Without all your help, this show would not have
been possible!
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