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Titusville Playhouse, Inc.
301 Julia Street
Titusville, FL 32796
Phone: 321-268-1125
Office Hours: Tues - Fri
10:00am - 3:00pm
www.TitusvillePlayhouse.com
Jim Ball, Melissa Lugo, Karen MacDonald,
Catherine Spencer, Matt Werle
Advisory Members
Brian Minyard, Kristy Mount, Patrick Sullivan
Theatre Staff
Steven J. Heron – Executive Artistic Director
Niko Stamos - Director of Education & Production Manager
Page Howard – Office Manager & House Manager
Nikki Johnson - Office Assistant
Luke Atkison - Lighting Designer
Spencer Crosswell - Resident Musical Director
Jonathan Willis - Prop Designer/Scenic Painter
Jordyn Linkous - Costume Design & Coordination
Eric Norton - Master Electrician & Technical Director
Jacob Dowell - Master Electrician & Asst. Technical Director
Joe Rose - Scenic Carpenter
Tristann Jones - Resident Stage Manager
Stewart Egebrecht - Facilities Manager
James Howard - Facilities
Kevin Nolan - Facilities
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Katy Ball
Frank Steele
Shannon Rubin
Marcia Gaedcke
Board of Directors
A Note From
The Executive Artistic Director
WELCOME to the
TITUSVILLE PLAYHOUSE And BRIGHT STAR!
PRODUCTION NOTES
The play jumps in time between 1923-1924 and 1945-1946 in North Carolina.
It is based on a true incident.
Written above is the entire first page of the script when you open the cover.
Usually, I just zoom past all of that information, but this time it has stuck with
me. I would add to that description Love, Loss, Life, & HOPE. Bright Star is
based on life! Directing this show has touched me in many ways. First it
moved me at how incredible the story is and relates to the loss and loves in my
very own life. No, this is not the story or experiences of my life, but I can
relate to the hope and yearning expressed in Bright Star. Each night I have
watched this show I have seen something and felt something different. I knew
the show would move me, but I never expected to be touched emotionally the
way this show has. Possibly it is the yearning for those simple days of growing
up in the South that this show resonates for me. Or it could just be the fact that
in todays age I am longing for a simpler time and slower days. I do hope you
find your own joy and journey as you watch Bright Star. There are so many
layers that I am sure one will resonate with each and every one of you.
You will also be happy to know that once off stage the cast wears a mask
100% from entering the building until you see them entering the stage. You,
Our Casts, Tech Crew, Volunteers, and Staff are my highest priority, that we all
stay safe and well. So, I want to THANK YOU for adhering to the safety
precautions as we keep not only ourselves and our fellow neighbors safe!
I would also like to thank YOU for your support and Thank you again most
importantly for the sharing of your time and your trust in me! I will see you at
BEEHIVE, the 60’s Musical!
Steven J. Heron
Executive Artistic Director
321-268-1125 Ext *101
This facility is equipped with a
T Loop Hearing Assistance System in the
orchestra. Please tune into the system or
ask for a receiver at the Box Office.
Parrish Medical Center
Allender & Allender Law Firm
Brevard County
Florida Department of State-
Division of Cultural Affairs
Edward Jones - Casey Crouch
North Brevard Funeral Home
Southern Tape & Label, Inc
Sunshine Accounting
Tami Leliuga-Shriver - Realtor
Wayback Burgers
Werle & Son, Inc.
And our Producing Partners
Vicki Hudson
Karen & Charles MacDonald
Catherine Spencer
Frank & Liz Steele
THANK YOU ALL!
Please call or email our office for information on how
becoming a sponsor will benefit your business.
Tuesday– Friday, 10am– 3pm, 321-268-1125
Season Sponsors
Titusville Playhouse, Inc. Members
Producing Partners
Vicki Hudson
Karen & Charles MacDonald
Catherine Spencer
Frank & Liz Steele
Patron Saint
Jim & Katy Ball
Johnna & Bob Dillow
Bob & Nita Kison
David & Karen Lyle
Jay & Karen Schlesinger
Debra Williamson
Angel
Ken & Patricia Barnes
Dr. Gina Beckles
Dave & Darlene Borinski
Scott & Nancy Bray
Kevin & Sandy Burns
Mike & Candy Caruso
DeRoche Family
Karen & Mike Doyle
Steve, Joy & Evan Huff
Walt & Theresa Johnson
Doug & Sher Lebo, Ginger Davis
Estate Liquidators by Nancy Leckron
Loehr Family
Jaime & Melissa Lugo
Kathy Maurice In Memory of Eugene Maurice
Tom & Net Mazza
Dolores & Warren Munroe
Greg & Debbie Pelham
Bob & Janice Pound
Joseph & Shannon Rubin
Schmalz Family
Spaceport Avionics Services, Inc.
Raymond & Marion Sharkey
Debbie & Cliff Shuler
Bill & Rachel Terry
Diamond
Kevin, Carissa & Jacie McCaughin
Emerald
Debbie Land
Dr. Patricia Manning
Bill & Lee Tootill
Platinum
Bridget & Steve Griffin
Platinum Continued Judy Housel
Shirley Hundley
Arlan Ropp
Marcia Taque
Lucretia Veit
Gold
Jerry & Judy Allender
Jimmy Altman
Sue Morey & Paul Boehm
Denise & Gary Charpentier
Bill & Sue Gass
Karen & Glenn Gramm
John & Linda Hare
Steven Heron & Stewart Egebrecht
Deanna (Dee) Urban-Jacobs
Michael & Kristen Lutter
McBride Family
Steven & Michelle Perlman
James & Joan Seaman
Tami Leliuga-Shriver
Silver
Lorna Adams
Andy Boyd
Dr. A Capobianco
Sandy Chamberlain
Andie Claudius
Ulla Croston
Gloria Doerr
Gary M. Ernst
Mel & Dot Fringer
Amy Gadapee
Marcia Gaedcke
In Memory of Al Gallin
Jim & Diane Glover
Gary & Barbara Gullikson
Kevin Hill
Barbara Iwanicki
Marilyn Julian
Robert Markwith
Anne Marie Martino
Jane McGough
Alice Moreno
Sandy Nelsen
Sandra Osman
Bob & Alice Payette
Nick Riippa
Jim & Sharen Talbert
Claudia Thomas
Nancy Torneden
Thank You To Our Amazing Supporters
Production Crew Executive Artistic Director…………….…………………………………...….Steven J. Heron Director…………………..…....………...………………………………...……Steven J. Heron Production Manager…………………………………………………………...…..Niko Stamos Music Director…………….………...….……………………………...……Spencer Crosswell Choreographer…………………………………………………………………..Jordyn Linkous Scenic Design...………..……... ….………………..……..………………..…….Jay Bleakney Costume & Wig Design………………………………..…………………….....Jordyn Linkous Lighting Design……………….....……..…………………………………...….....Luke Atkison Sound Design………………………………...………………………..……Spencer Crosswell Prop Design……………………….………………….……………………….…Jonathan Willis Technical Director………………………………………………...……………..…..Eric Norton Stage Manager…………………………………………….………………….....Tristann Jones Set Construction…….…………………………...…………………...Jacob Dowell, Joe Rose Scenic Painting………………………………….…………………………..….Jonathan Willis Master Electrician……………………………………………….....Jacob Dowell, Eric Norton Light Board Operator.……….…...…………………...…………………........…Jacob Dowell Sound Board Engineer………………………………………………...…..Spencer Crosswell Backstage Technician………….……………………………………………....Tristann Jones Spotlight Operators.................................................................Noah Dalton, Mark Howard
There will be one fifteen minute intermission.
PLEASE TURNOFF OR SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES!
Due to copyright laws there can be NO photography or video allowed.
BAND Keyboard…………….…………………………………………………...….Spencer Crosswell Banjo/Guitar…………………..…....………...…………………………………….Max Wagner Mandolin/Guitar…………………………………………..………………...…..Charlie Stevens Violin…………….………...….……………………………...………………Benoit Lajeunesse Viola………………………………………………………………….…………..Kristina Mitchell Cello...………..……... ….………………..……..………………..………..…….Abigail Collins Drums………………………………..………………………………………..…….....Paul Terry
Cast Biographies
LUKE ATKISON (Daryl Ames/Max) is originally from Kansas City, Missouri and received his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theatre at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX. Recent Credits: A Chorus Line (Bobby/Choreography), La Cage Aux Folles (Hanna/Choreography), Guys and Dolls (Benny Southstreet), Matilda (Choreography), Head Over Heels (Choreography), Thoroughly Modern Millie(Choreography), Newsies (Choreography), and Spring Awakening (Assistant Choreography). Instagram: @coolshoesluke SARAH BIGGS (Margo/Well Dressed Woman) is egg-cited to be returning to the TPI stage! Favorite roles include Ms. Honey in Matilda and Catherine in Proof. She would like to thank Niko, Steven, Spencer, Luke, Jordyn, and Jonathan for the opportunity! Special thanks to Dennis for being the best scene partner and to her fiancé Joey for literally everything! Enjoy the show! MICHAEL COPPOLA (Mayor Josiah Dobbs) returns to the TPI stage having portrayed Isador Straus in TPI’s most recent production of Titanic. Other favorite roles include Olin Britt/Barbershop Quartet in The Music Man, Shem in Two By Two, Sam in Pirates of Penzance, and Narrator/Band Leader in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Michael has Musically Directed numerous productions at TPI including Company, Les Miserables, Always…Patsy Cline, The King and I, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, Carousel, The Drowsy Chaperone, Ragtime, and Next to Normal, among others. By day, Michael is the Choral Director at Astronaut High School here in Titusville. Thanks to Steven, Spencer, Niko, and the entire creative team for this beautiful production. Love to Karen, Megan, Ryan, Katie, and Danny for their support and inspiration. ANDREA DIAZ (Government Clerk/Ensemble) is happy to be returning to the Playhouse for Bright Star! She is an Orlando-based actor and holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Previous credits include West Side Story (Anita), A Chorus Line (Diana Morales), and Grease (Cha-Cha). She is grateful to her family and friends for their love and support. Enjoy the show! KAYLA ELLIOTT (Florence/Ensemble) is over the moon to be in Bright Star. Her favorite credits include Something Rotten, Grease, and West Side Story. She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre at the University of Central Florida. She would like to thank Steven, Niko, and Spencer for the wonderful opportunity. She would also like to thank Josh, her parents, grandparents, and friends for always supporting her passion.
KENTON FRIDLEY (Jimmy Ray Dobbs) studied music at West Virginia University, and acting at The Barrow Group in New York City. He is a featured vocalist for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Kenton has played roles at Pittsburgh Musical Theatre, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Circa 21 Playhouse (IL), New River Valley Theatre (VA) and off-Broadway at the Roy Arias Theatre in NYC. Kenton worked as a singer and emcee at the famous Stardust Diner on Broadway, and has appeared on television in One Life to Live, All My Children, Law and Order SVU, and Scorned. JOE HORTON (Stationmaster/Ensemble) is excited to be a part of the amazing cast of Bright Star. Previous roles include Fleet: Titanic, The Musical; Eddie: Mamma Mia; Harry Bailey, Sam Wainwright/ Mr Martini: It’s A Wonderful Life, The Musical; Jacobi/Mayor: Newsies; Big Bad Wolf: Shrek, The Musical; Chris Alvaro: Hands On A Hardbody; Brian Howard: It Shoulda Been You; Joe Hardy: Damn Yankees; Jean-Michel: La Cage Aux Folles; Preacher: Bonnie & Clyde; Tarzan: Tarzan; and, Gaston: Beauty And the Beast. Joe would like to thank Dennis and Sarah (also - CONGRATS Sarah and Joey!!!). ROB LANDERS (Daddy Cane/Sanford) is excited to return to the Titusville Playhouse and is proud to be included in the exceptionally talented cast of Bright Star. Previous roles include Bill/Mamma Mia, Henry Potter & Clarence/It's A Wonderful Life, Cogsworth/Beauty and the Beast, Teddy Roosevelt/Newsies, Amos Calloway/Big Fish, Gomez/The Addams Family among others. Rob would like to thank Steven, the entire TPI staff (especially Spencer) and the entire cast and crew for their support and encouragement. Special thanks to Madi, my own personal Bright Star. #SupportLocalJournalism JOEY LEAVITT (Dr. Norquist/Ensemble) is excited to be a part of this beautiful show! He’d like to thank Steven, Niko, Spencer, Jordyn, Jonathan, Tristann, and everyone at the Playhouse for continued opportunities to perform! Special thanks to his fiancée Sarah Biggs who is the greatest friend and partner he could ask for. “I llove you.” HOTY LUCAS (Daddy Murphy) is excited and honored to be performing in this awesome musical that rakes place in his home state of North Carolina! He has previously performed the role of Pop Bailey and Mr Gower at the Henegar and Titusville Playhouse as well as the role of “Maurice” in Beauty and the Beast, and “Robert” in Proof at TPI. He has also portrayed “King” in Big River, and in the ensemble of “Oliver” and “Fiddler on the Roof”. He is very honored and grateful to Steven, Spencer, Niko and the entire creative crew for the privilege to be a part of this fun and amazing cast! As always I am forever thankful for my loving and supportive wife, Cindy, God gave me you!
NATALIE PALMER (Alice Murphy) is thrilled to be portraying such a beautifully written female role and couldn’t have asked for a better cast and crew to take this journey with. She has performed professionally all over the United States and somehow made her way back to her hometown of Rockledge to teach and mentor young artist. She would like to thank the Lord for all His many blessings and her husband Jason for loving her endlessly, always running lines with her and putting up with her talking with and accent for the last month. Insta: @palmerperformingarts DENNIS PISARZ (Billy Cane) is excited to take on one of his dream roles in Bright Star. He was most recently seen in Titanic the Musical as Charles Lightoller. His favorite roles have included (Universal Studios: Grinchmas) Nicholas Who, (A Chorus Line) Al Deluca, (Newsies) Crutchie, (Proof) Hal, (SH#T) Stuttering Will, (Heathers the Musical) JD, (Next to Normal) Henry, (The Glass Menagerie) Tom, (Its A Date) Mamas boy, (The Music Man) Tommy Djilas, and (Mamma Mia) Pepper. Dennis is a graduate of the American Musical And Dramatic Academy of New York City. BRET SANDERS (Lucy Grant/Edna) is thrilled to be returning to the TPI stage after appearing for the first time in Something Rotten! With a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ouachita Baptist University, her favorite credits include Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Fiddler on the Roof (Shaindel), Shrek the Musical (Teen Fiona), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hermia). She currently performs with SeaWorld and has previously performed at Universal Studios. She’s so thankful to be a part of a team that has put so much hard work, dedication, and sensitivity into telling this beautiful story. In these uncertain times, it’s the comfort of the arts and the love of family and friends that remind us the sun is gonna shine again. Please enjoy the show and God bless. JOANNE VAN ZYL (Mama Murphy) is delighted to be playing Mama Murphy in her second performance at the Titusvile Playhouse. Her first role at TPI was Ida Strauss in July's production of TITANIC, THE MUSICAL. Joanne has appeared on several stages across the state of Florida in such roles as M'Lynn in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Violet in 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL, Mother Superior in SISTER ACT, and Jack's Mother in INTO THE WOODS. Joanne taught theatre and SLD clases for 24 years in Seminole County, and has directed numerous student productions. Her favorite role is that of mother to Kurt and Erin, and grandma to two baby granddaughters.
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Supporting The Arts In Our Community!
Congratulations to the men and women who have
worked tirelessly to make this production possible.
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3333 S. Hopkins Ave.
Titusville, FL 32780
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