Cast
of Characters (in order of appearance):
Millie
Dillmount.....................................................
Rachel Prather
Jimmy
Smith...............................................................
Corey Lista
Lucille.................................................................
Karissa Hubbard
Cora......................................................................
Jackie Deppner
Ruth............................................................................
Julia Namm
Gloria........................................................................
Lauren Clark
Alice................................................................
Lindsay Clemmons
Rita............................................................................
Katie Lizana
Ethel
Peas................................................................
Karlyn Koebe
Mrs.
Meers.................................................................
Katy Gaudet
Miss
Dorothy Brown...........................................
Stefanie Lehmann
Bun
Foo.............................................................
Cengiz Dokumaci
Ching
Ho......................................................................
Joey Sarlo
Miss
Flannery........................................................
Karen Cameron
Trevor
Graydon........................................................
Dale Badway
Pearl
Lady............................................................
Jackie Deppner
The
Letch....................................................................
Steven Fox
Policemen...............
John Timberlake & Ross Magyar
Muzzy
Van Hossmere.......................................
Latoya McCormick
George
Gershwin......................................................
Bowen Barrs
Ira
Gershwin........................................................
John Timberlake
Dorothy Parker......................................................
Karen Cameron
Kenneth......................................................................
Colin Taylor
Mathilde...................................................................
Karlyn Koebe
Rodney.....................................................................
Ross Magyar
Muzzy’s
Boys......................... Chris Bragg, Bill
Clark, Steven Fox, Ross Magyar,Colin Taylor,
John Timberlake
Daphne................................................................
Karissa Hubbard
Dexter.......................................................................
Bowen Barrs
New
Modern..............................................................
Katie Lizana
Party Guests/Moderns/Office Workers Bowen Barrs, Chris Bragg,
Bill
Clark, Lauren Clark, Lindsay Clemmons, Jackie Deppner,
Steven
Fox,
Karissa Hubbard, Karlyn Koebe, Katie Lizana, Ross Magyar,
Julia
Namm, Colin Taylor, John Timberlake
Synopsis
ACT
ONE
Overture.................................................................
The Orchestra
Scene
1:
New York City, 1922
Not For the Life of
me.........................................................
.Millie
Thoroughly Modern
Millie.....................................
.Millie &
Moderns
Scene
2:
The lobby of the Hotel Priscilla
Not For the Life of Me
(Reprise).......................................
The
Girls
How the Other Half Lives...............................
Miss
Dorothy & Millie
Scene
3:
The laundry room of the Hotel Priscilla
Not For the Life of Me(Reprise)........................
Bun Foo &
Ching Ho
Scene
4:
The Sincere Trust Insurance Company
The Speed Test.............................. Trevor,
Millie, Miss Flannery, &
...........................................................................
Office Workers
Scene
5:
The 12th Floor of the Hotel Priscilla
They Don’t Know.........................................................
Mrs. Meers
Scene
6:
An Alleyway
Scene
7:
A seedy speakeasy
The Nutty Cracker Suite............. Jimmy,
Millie, Priscilla Girls, Letch,
..................................................................
Pearl Lady & Dancers
Scene
8:
The Police Station
What Do I Need With
Love.................................................
Jimmy
Scene
9:
The 12th Floor of the Hotel Priscilla
Scene
10:
Muzzy’s penthouse apartment
Only in New York...............................................................
Muzzy
Scene
11:
The terrace of Muzzy’s apartment
Jimmy.................................................................................
Millie
Scene
12:
The 12th Floor of the Hotel Priscilla
ACT TWO
Entr’acte................................................................
The
Orchestra
Scene
1:
The Sincere Trust Insurance Company
Forget About the Boy....................
Millie,
Miss Flannery & Stenogs
Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life/I’m Falling In Love with Someone
..................................................................
Trevor &
Miss Dorothy
Scene
2:
The ledge outside Sincere Trust
I Turned the Corner................................................
Jimmy & Millie
Falling in Love (Reprise)............ Jimmy,
Millie, Trevor, Miss Dorothy
.................................................................................
&
Ching Ho
Scene
3:
The 12th Floor of the Hotel Priscilla
Muqin.........................................
Mrs. Meers, Bun Foo & Ching Ho
Scene
4:
Café Society
Long As I’m Here with You.................................
Muzzy & her boys
Scene
5:
Muzzy’s dressing room
Gimme, Gimme...................................................................
Millie
Scene
6:
Café Society
Scene
7:
The lobby of the Hotel Priscilla
Scene
8:
An abandoned hallway in the Hotel Priscilla / NYC
MEET
THE DIRECTOR
James
Grenelle – A veteran of local theatre,
James has
appeared on stage locally in productions of My Favorite
Year (Benjy), A Chorus Line (Bobby), Cabaret
(Emcee) at EOT, Crazy For You (Bobby) and George M! (George) at
SPLT and Dames at Sea (Lucky) and How to Succeed
(Bud) FWP. He has directed such productions as The Man Who Came to Dinner,
Anything Goes (Lary Award), Stepping Out,
Oliver!, and last season's The Unsinkable Molly
Brown at FWP. Thank you to Janet and Emi, and Love to
Mom and Brian.
MEET THE MUSIC DIRECTOR
Emi
P. Stefanov
– This is Emi's first show at FWP. Credits: Cabaret
(EOT), Urinetown (EOT), My Fair Lady (EOT),
Pajama Game, Smokey Joes' Cafe, Anything
Goes, Once Upon a Mattress, Jekyll and Hyde,
She Loves Me, etc. Emi has worked with performers
such as Anne Reinking, Ben Vereen, John Kander, the late
Gregory Hines and Gwen Verdon, etc. Future projects
include Sweet Charity (FWP) and Mame and
Forever Plaid (EOT). Thanks to James, cast, crew and
the orchestra. As always endless thanks to friends and
family, especially my boys.
MEET
THE CAST and CREW
Badway,
Dale
(Trevor) An actor/producer in NYC, Dale is
delighted to return to the wonderful stage of the Francis
Wilson Playhouse again this season. Dale has appeared in
"Very Good Eddie", "Good News", "Rose Marie", "Naughty
Marietta" and "Bells Are Ringing".
Dale is the Executive Producer and Artistic Director of
Badway On Broadway Productions.
Barrs,
Bowen (Dexter,
George
Gershwin,
Office Boy)
Bowen is thrilled to return to FWP. You may have seen him
here in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown", "Monky Business", or
"La Cage aux Folles". Somehow he always manages to forget
he really doesn't dance. Once again he's the oldest
chorus boy, but having a grand time with this fantastic
cast. Hugs to James (really don't hate you THAT much) and
all who come to see me tread the boards. WYB to my Jake.
Bragg,
Chris
(Ensemble) Chris is making his FWP debut in this
production. Chris' most recent, and first community theater credit is
Hans/Taxi Man in "Cabaret" at EOT. Chris would like to
thank his family and friends for all of their support, and
James (the director) for this wonderful opportunity.
Cameron,
Karen (Miss
Flannery,
Dorothy
Parker)
Karen is thrilled to be back at FWP. She was last seen in
"Bells Are Ringing" and also in "Hello Dolly" at Ruth
Eckerd Hall. Many thanks to James, Emi and Janet for
their support, encouragement and faith in me and of
course, thanks to the fun and talented cast and crew. My
love and appreciation to my children, family and friends.
Clark,
Bill
(Ensemble) is making his debut with FWP. He was
last seen in EOT's production of "Cabaret". He would like
to thank Steven, Ross, Rachel and the person sitting next
to you for their continued love and support.
Clark,
Lauren (Gloria)
Lauren is so excited to be doing another production
with James. Her last shows at FWP were "Barnum", "La Cage
aux Folles" and "Anything Goes". She most recently
appeared in "Cabaret" and "Urinetown" at EOT and "You're A
Good Man Charlie Brown" at West Coast Players. She wants
to give a shout out to her sweet smelling Jackie.
Clemmons,
Lindsay
(Alice)
Lindsay is a senior at Countryside High School and is so
excited to be in her first show at the Francis Wilson
Playhouse. Her favorite roles include Snail in "A Year
with Frog and Toad" at
Countryside
High School
and Ermenguarde in "Hello Dolly!" with the Clearwater City
Players. She would like to thank her parents and Jennifer
Deckelman for all of their support.
Deppner,
Jackie
(Cora/Ensemble) Jackie is excited to be working
with James and Emi again and with such an amazing cast.
She most recently appeared as Lulu in EOT's production of
"Cabaret". Other favorite roles include "The National
Tour of Sesame Street Live (Elmo), The Pajama Game
(Gladys), "Crazy For You" (Polly, and "Pipin" and "Your
Own Thing", all performed in Chicago. She also played
Sister Mary Leo in Nunsense II at The Majestic Rose Dinner
Theater. XOXO to her family and friends. Word to the
Soduku Queen.
Dokumaci,
Cengiz
(Bun Foo) Cengiz is glad to be back at FWP. He was
last seen in "Bells are Ringing" (Carl) and La Cage aux
Folles (Jacob). He would like to thank James for letting
him speak and sing in Chinese. Wo yuen zou bai wan li kan
ni xiao mi mi.
Fox,
Steven
(Ensemble) Steven is glad to make his first
appearance on the FWP stage. He was most recently seen in
"My Fair Lady" and "Urinetown" at EOT, and was president
of the Countryside High School Drama Club in 2006. Big
thanks to Mom, Dad, Nana, and Allison.
Gaudet,
Katy
(Mrs. Meers) Kathy is so thrilled to be playing an
evil diva for James again! (Lorraine – "The Man Who Came
to Dinner") She was recently seen on the Eight O'Clock
Stage in "Urinetown" as Ma Strong, "My Fair Lady", and is
so happy to be at Francis Wilson again. Thank you, Dave,
for your love, patience and support.
Hubbard,
Karissa
(Lucille)
Karissa is ecstatic to be back for her third show at FWP.
Previously, she was seen in "Francis Wilson The Musical"
and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown". Her performance is
dedicated to Poppy and Opa.
Koebe,
Karlyn
(Ethel/Ensemble) is enjoying her second consecutive
show here at FWP. She was last seen as Olga in "Bells Are
Ringing". Her favorite roles include Rosalind in "As You
Like It" and Tiger Lily in "Peter Pan" (Ans Off Broadway,
CA)." Thanks to everyone! Enjoy the Show!
Lehmann,
Stefanie (Miss
Dorothy)
Stefanie is thrilled to be in her first FWP production.
She is a junior musical theatre major at PCCA. Her recent
productions include "Gaslight" (EOT), "The Crucible" (PCCA),
"Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Urinetown" (EOT), as well
as SPLT's "My Way" and "City of Angels".
Lista,
Corey
(Jimmy) Corey has appeared in productions such as
"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (Adam) at SPLT, “Grease”
(Kenickie) Salerno, "A Midsummer Night's Dream” (Oberon)
Suncoast Richey, "City of Angels” (Stone) SPLT, "Into the
Woods" (Wolf/Cinderella's Prince) EOT, "My Fair Lady”
(Freddy) EOT, "Urinetown" (Hot Blades Harry) EOT,
"Cabaret" (Bobby) EOT, and "Smokey Joe's Cafe" Tour. He
is currently working on an album, www.coreylista.com.
Lizana,
Katie
(Rita/Ensemble) has 'thoroughly' enjoyed
working with such wonderful 'Moderns' during the run of
"Millie!" Katie, who was most recently seen as Helga in
"Cabaret" (EOT), trained with the Metropolitan Dance
Theater of New Orleans and is now dancing and teaching at
Dance and Circus Arts of Tampa Bay.
Magyar,
Ross
(Ensemble)
Ross is making his debut performance at FWP. He was
previously seen as Ernest Ludwig in EOT's "Cabaret". He
would like to thank Emi and James for liking him.
McCormick,
Latoya Alicia
(Muzzy Van Hossmere)
Latoya is thrilled to making her first appearance on the FWP
stage.
Latoya recently played Sr. Hubert in Salerno Theaters
production of Nunsense. In 2007 Latoya won a Lary
for favorite supporting actress in a musical for her role
as Melba in 70, girls, 70 (SPLT). Some of her
other favorite shows at SPLT include Red Hot & Cole,
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Wizard of Oz,
and The Oft-Told Story. She was also musical
director for SPLT’s production of My Way. Latoya
is a music teacher for the Pinellas county school system.
She says, “I would like to thank my gram, aunts, cousins,
and friends for all their continued support and love.”
Namm,
Julia
(Ruth) is thrilled to be back at FWP working with
such a talented cast of her favorite people! Recent
performances include Urinetown, My Fair Lady, and Beauty
and the Beast with EOT. Her heart goes out to her friends
and amazing family for all their support!
Prather,
Rachel
(Millie) Rachel, a senior at
St. Petersburg
Catholic High School, is thrilled to be making her first appearance on the FWP
stage. Previous roles include
Jo March
in her high school production of "Little Women the
Musical", Little Sally in “Urinetown” (EOT), and Little
Red in "Into The Woods" (EOT). She would like to thank
her family and friends for their continuous support, as
well as James Grenelle for giving her the opportunity to
play her dream role.
Sarlo,
Joey (Ching
Ho)
Joey is excited to be back on the FWP stage in one of his
favorite musicals. He was last seen as Finch in "How To
Succeed" and is thrilled to work with
James and Janet again, two of his favorite J's. He thanks Emi for helping him sing in
Chinese and Cengiz for enduring as he took forever to
learn it. He dedicates this show to his beautiful wife,
Amy, who taught him all the Chinese he knows.
Taylor,
Colin
(Ensemble) is thoroughly enjoying his first show at
FWP. He would like to thank James and Emi for teaching
him so much. He would also like to thank Steven, Karlyn,
Lindsay, and especially Bill for their constant support.
Timberlake,
John
(Ensemble)
This is John's first appearance at Francis Wilson
Playhouse. He recently finished "Camelot" (Sir Lionel) at
Tarpon Srpings PAC, and also played Mordcha in "Fiddler on
the Roof". Other stage credits include "Oklahoma", "Hello
Dolly" and "Forum".
Production Staff
Director.....................................................................
James Grenelle
Assistant
to the
Director................................................
Brian Stipsits
Musical
Director............................................................
Emi Stefanov
Choreographer...........................................................
James Grenelle
Costume
Design...........................................................
Kathy Sutton
Stage
Manager..............................................................
Janet Tucker
Lighting
Design..........................................................
James Grenelle
Lighting
&
Sound........................................................
Dianna Hanger
Spotlight.........................................................................
Thom Duke
Props.................................... Ro Grenelle,
Patti Caccamo,Thom Duke
Crew...............................................
Anthony Sheldon, Carolyn Weber
................................ Luke Hensley, Greg
Giannuzzi, Margaret Boylan
Hair/Wigs.............................................
Rocco Morabito, Bowen Barrs
Box
Office.....................................................................
Sharon Price
Producer
Dianna
Hanger
Set
Design, Artistry & Construction
Jim
Demetrius
First Nighters
Patti
Baldwin – Chairperson
