Cabaret Playbill

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

PHILIP AMBUEL (Upright Bass) is a Thai/American bassist from Falls Church, VA. After getting his start playing bass guitar in rock bands and bass trombone in orchestra, Philip chose to learn upright bass at George

Mason University. He studied with professor Glenn Dewey from 2009 to 2012, and then relocated to Paris where he played in local jazz clubs and learned to speak French. Philip moved to NYC in 2016, where he studied with legendary bassist Ron Carter. Philip lives in Brooklyn and performs in jazz clubs all over the world.

ASSAF GLEIZNER (Musical Director & Pianist) Born and raised in Israel, Assaf Gleizner works as a composer, MD, orchestrator, and arranger in NYC and around the world. Some of Assaf’s favorite projects are: Stephen

Schwartz’s 70th Birthday Concert (Hudson Theatre);

Arts For Autism (featuring Kelli O’Hara); The Office! A Musical Parody (Composer, Orchestrator); Friends! The Musical Parody (Composer, Orchestrator); 90210! The Musical (Composer, Orchestrator); Move On: A Sondheim Adventure (Arranger and Co-Producer with jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimee). Assaf is also a member of

the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. KIMBERLY HAWKEY (Creator & Vocals) is a multi-genre vocalist, instrumentalist and bandleader based in the Catskill mountains of NY. Kimberly sings with the top

traditional jazz and swing bands in NYC and has performed in well-known venues as both a soloist and collaborator. She is the recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award, the American Traditions Gold Medal and is a 2x winner of NYC’s Cabaret Showdown. She is the bandleader of The Swingaroos and the Elvanelle Music collective, and has appeared with the NY All-Star Big Band, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, the Battle of the Big Bands on the Intrepid. Kimberly has been teaching music for over 10 years and conducts vocal workshops in schools across the country.

ARTIST PROFILES

KIMBERLY HAWKEY ................................. Creator & Vocals ASSAF GLEIZNER ....................... Musical Director & PianistPHILIP AMBUEL ............................................ Upright BassSTEVE MORLEY ..................................................... TrumpetMARTY PETERS .......................................... Reeds & VocalsURI ZELIG ................................................................. Drums

CAST

SEASON UNDERWRITERSThe Exchange of Sarasota, Dennis & Graci McGillicuddy,

Patrick & Mary Mulva, and Anne H.S. Nethercott

HOLLYWOOD SERENADE

Artistic OversightCATHERINE RANDAZZO

Lighting DesignerNICK JONES

Sound DesignerTHOMAS KORP

Scenic CoordinatorBRUCE PRICE

STEVE MORLEY (Trumpet)has been playing piano since age 8 and trumpet since age 10. He graduated with a B.M. in Jazz Trumpet Performance from the University of Colorado and an M.M. in Jazz and Commercial Music from

the University of Miami. He has studied with Greg Gisbert, Brad Goode, Jason Carder, and Brian Lynch.

MARTY PETERS (Reeds & Vocals) is a saxophonist and woodwinds player currently residing in New Orleans, LA. He received his degree from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of music in 2011, studying with Eric Alexander, Jimmy

Greene, Ralph Lalama, Jon Faddis, Steve Wilson and others. Peters played on cruise ships for a few years before deciding to settle down in New Orleans, where he is involved in multiple projects ranging from early R&B and traditional jazz to brass band funk and 50s hard bop.

URI ZELIG (Drums) was born in Tel Aviv, to a musical family and a rich musical community. He started playing drums and piano at the age of 10, and only a few years later, started working professionally with some of the country’s greatest

artists. Zelig moved to New York City in 2012 to pursue his musical education at The New School, where he graduated with honors. While in NYC, Zelig worked with Jazz legends George Cables, Bill Crow, Marion Cowings, and more. He is currently playing all over town and holds the lead drum chair in several Off-Broadway productions, while recording and composing original music.

CATHERINE RANDAZZO (Artistic Oversight) As Associate Artist she serves as Literary Manager, Teaching Artist, Director In-Residence, and professional actor at FST. She handles New Play Development, assists with Cabaret development, and leads outreach programs. This Winter Season,

she directed Stage III’s Buyer & Cellar and the Cabarets Unchained Melodies, Guitar Girls, and The Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers. She also served on the development team for Guitar Girls. Previously, she directed FST Cabarets: Yesterday: The Music of the British Invasion; Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves; Piano Men; Mack the Knife: The Bobby Darin Songbook; and last year’s record-breaking Blue Suede Shoes. For the Richard & Betty Burdick Series, she has directed and appeared in many readings. BRUCE PRICE (Scenic Coordinator) joined the FST staff in 2002 as the Production Stage Manager. In 2004, he was promoted to Production Manager. Over the past 17 years, he has stage managed over 38 productions and overseen the technical aspects of over 100 productions here at FST. During his 30 plus years in theatre, Mr. Price has designed sets, lights, and costumes for dozens of productions. Mr. Price has worked regionally at The Alley Theatre and Stage Repertory Theatre both on stage and backstage, but he has found his home here at FST.NICK JONES (Lighting Designer) returns to FST after designing lights for this season’s Ethel Waters: His Eye is on the Sparrow, Come Together: When the 60s met the 70s, Buyer & Cellar, Cherry Docs, Hand to God, and Snow White. Having designed in Sarasota and New York, credits span numerous companies and projects such as Asolo Rep, Dog Days Theatre Company, and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Additionally, he serves as a lighting assistant on the New Year’s Eve Times Square Celebration. For a full list of works, visit his website at standbylx.net.THOMAS KORP (Sound Designer) As FST’s Sound Supervisor, Thom does more than wrangle rogue microphones. Sound design credits include: Ethel Waters: His Eye is on the Sparrow, Come Together: When the 60s met the 70s, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Wednesday’s Child, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers, Straight White Men, Guitar Girls, Unchained Melodies, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Once, A Chorus Line, Spamalot, Native Gardens, How to Use a Knife, The Columnist, Talley’s Folley, and The West Side Waltz. Mixing Credits: Next to Normal, Smokey Joe’s Café, The World Goes Round, Tango: Buenos Aires, and We Will Rock You.

ARTIST PROFILES

RICHARD HOPKINS is the Producing Artistic Director of Florida Studio Theatre. Mr. Hopkins has fostered the development of FST’s Mainstage and Cabaret productions. His many directing Mainstage credits include: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Honor Killing, Inspired Lunacy, The Best of Enemies, Next to Normal, Race, Ruined, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Boleros for the Disenchanted, Permanent Collection, and Metamorphoses, among numerous other plays. Mr. Hopkins led the development of FST’s Cabaret productions of Guitar Girls, Mack the Knife: The Bobby Darin Songbook, Older Than Dirt, Piano Men, and The Prima Donnettes. Mr. Hopkins also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Florida Studio Theatre. This includes overseeing the creation and implementation of all FST programming, including Mainstage, Cabaret, Stage III, New Play Development, Education, and Touring. Since his arrival at FST in 1980, Mr. Hopkins has guided the theatre from a small touring company to a nationally-recognized regional theatre, which impacts over 215,000 adults and children annually. He created the New Play Development Program, the Cabaret Series, FST’s award-winning WRITE A PLAY Program, and he has directed the design and renovation of all FST’s theatres. Mr. Hopkins is the recipient of numerous awards including the Arts Leadership Award from the Sarasota Arts Council, the Richard G. Fallon Award for Artistic Excellence from the Florida Professional Theatres Association, and the 2012 Cultural Champion Award from the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County. In 2016, Mr. Hopkins was awarded the Luminaire Award honoring excellence in creativity, philanthropy, advocacy, and all elements that are keys to future growth of the Arts in Sarasota. In 2017, Mr. Hopkins was awarded the Florida Theatre Conference Lifetime Achievement Award for contributing to the rich cultural fabric of the Sarasota community and the state of Florida, and his dedication to developing future artists, educators, and advocates.

REBECCA HOPKINS serves as Managing Director for Florida Studio Theatre, and as such, is the Chief Operations Officer. Mrs. Hopkins is responsible for oversight of FST’s Administration, including the Business Office, Development, Marketing, Box Office, Front of House, Restaurant, Budgeting, and maintaining the overall quality of FST’s internal management. Mrs. Hopkins serves on the Board of Directors for the League of Resident Theatres and for the Theatre Communications Group. She is the former President of the National New Play Network. Mrs. Hopkins has been actively involved in development of FST’s Cabaret productions since her arrival in 1998. In addition to being Lead Developer for Unchained Melodies and The Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers this season, she was also part of the development team for Guitar Girls. Previously, she was the Lead Developer on Blue Suede Shoes; Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves; Yesterday; American Pie; and Poems, Prayers, and Promises. She has been the head writer on all five Laughing Matters shows. Some of her favorite shows she helped develop include: Mack the Knife: The Bobby Darin Songbook; The Prima Donnettes; That’s Life; The Wanderers; My One and Only Gershwin; Hot and Cole; The British Invasion; The Flip Side; and Outlaws and Angels. In addition, she is the founder and producer of FST Improv and the Sarasota Improv Festival. In 2012, the Arts & Cultural Alliance awarded Mrs. Hopkins the Cultural Champion Award in recognition of her many years of accomplishment and growth with Florida Studio Theatre. In 2016, Mrs. Hopkins was awarded the Luminaire Award, honoring excellence in creativity, philanthropy, advocacy, and all elements that are keys to future growth of the arts in Sarasota.

EXECUTIVE STAFF

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THE EXCHANGE OF SARASOTA Since 1962, The Exchange of Sarasota has awarded more than $8 million in grants and scholarships in support of the arts of Sarasota and Manatee counties. “A proud supporter of Florida Studio Theatre for more than 30 years, The Exchange of Sarasota is proud to continue the legacy of supporting an organization that is as artistically diverse as FST.” - Karen Koblenz, Executive Director/CEO, The Exchange of SarasotaDENNIS & GRACI MCGILLICUDDY FST is important to us because we believe so strongly in the transformative power of the arts. For close to 30 years now, we have been so fortunate to experience first-hand how that transformative power works its magic in the hands of an organization that is not only experienced and dedicated, but so highly skilled in their craft. The values of the theater and its leadership, as reflected in its mission and as manifested in its work, whether it be on the Mainstage, in the Cabaret, in its Education and

community outreach programs–these are values that we so strongly believe in. As a consequence, it is a privilege for us to be a part of, and be supportive of this great theatre.PATRICK & MARY MULVA We discovered FST upon moving to Sarasota this past July, and were so impressed with the role it plays in providing diverse quality theatre to the community that we knew we wanted to be a part of this venture. We are delighted to be among the Underwriters for the 2018-2019 season, and look forward to many new and different offerings in the years ahead.ANNE H.S. NETHERCOTT (1926-2019) When asked to define giving, Anne said: “My mother used to say the best way to find you is to lose yourself, by focusing on the needs of others rather than on oneself.” Giving has always been an important family value, which in her childhood was reinforced by the community experience of surviving The Depression. Anne was proud to be a supporter of FST.

Recognizes our Gold Circle members for their commitment to the Art of FST, establishing an endowed fund to support cherished programs for life.

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FST COMPANYEDUCATION & TOURS

Director of Children’s Theatre .....................Caroline KaiserDirector of Education ...............................Christine HopkinsEducation Administrator .................................Pamela SmithTeaching Artist/YPF Coordinator ...................Adam Ratner Education Group Sales Assoc ......................Hannah BagnallTeaching Artist .....................................................Denee LortzTeaching Artist ........................................... Katelyn McKelley

COMMUNITY RESOURCE GROUP

AUDIENCE ENRICHMENT GROUP

OUTSIDE ASSISTANCEHouse Counsel ................................................. John PattersonFacility Custodian .....................................Carlos De Oliveira...............................................Confidence Cleaning CompanyCaretaker ................................................................ Doctor Nik

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMActing Apprentice ..................................Samantha Dempsey Acting Apprentice ................................... Anna Lee HawkinsActing Apprentice ...............................................Drew Norris Acting Apprentice ............................................Will StapletonActing/Improv Fellow .............................. Anna WeatherwaxArtistic Intern ..........................................Miguel MaldonadoCompany Management Intern ............Chelsea WhittemoreCostume Intern ............................................. Chelsea BannanDevelopment Intern ....................................Camryn MacIverEducation Fellow ............................................Austin HowethEducation Intern ....................................................... Bea KellyEducation Intern ..........................................Savanah KnechelEducation Intern ................................................ Grant LackeyEducation Intern ................................................Emma PattenEducation Intern ................................................Kiley TeixeiraEducation Intern ....................................................Kate WalshGeneral Management Intern ......................................JT PriarLighting Intern ....................................................Justen ZhangLiterary Intern ............................................... Michael NicholsLiterary Intern .................................................... Jenna TonsorLiterary & Directing Intern ...........................Irene MartinkoMarketing Intern ..............................................Alyssa ParrishPlaywriting Fellow ...........................................Sarah DurhamProduction Intern ....................................... Thomasa HagneyScenic Production Intern ............................ Joshua WilliamsSound & Stage Management Intern ............. David SabbaghStage Management Intern ................................... Tanner LiasStage Management Intern ................................... Emily MickStage Management Intern ............................. Shira Lebovich

Ina SchnellCommissioner Willie

Charles ShawHoward Tevlowitz

Chief Judge Charles E.WilliamsRose Chapman

Hon. Larry L. EgerTrevor HarveyThe Jewish Federation of Sarasota-ManateeGilbert KingMichéle D. RedwineDr. Eddy Regnier

Jan ColemanLarry ColemanShirley FeinMaddy FreshwaterCarol GilbertSy Goldblatt Jim GoldmanSandy GoldmanRobert GradyWendy GradyBonny IsraeloffValerie Joels

Patricia KordisMarie Kropp

Susan LandauFrank MalicksonMatty Matheson

Graci McGillicuddyIna Schnell

Alan SchottensteinLois Schottenstein

Lois StulbergCharlie Ann Syprett

Martin Taffel

BOARD OF TRUSTEES President ............................................... Dennis McGillicuddyVice-President ............................................. Richard HopkinsSecretary/Treasurer .......................................Jennifer MichellTrustee ..............................................................Gaele BartholdTrustee ...............................................................Georgia CourtTrustee .......................................................... Patricia CourtoisTrustee ................................................................Jeff HotchkissTrustee .............................................................Robert IsraeloffTrustee ..............................................................Barbara LupoffTrustee ................................................................Patrick MulvaTrustee ................................Chief Judge Charles E. Williams

EXECUTIVE STAFFProducing Artistic Director ....................... Richard HopkinsManaging Director ......................................Rebecca Hopkins

ARTISTIC STAFFAssociate Director At-Large .........................Kate AlexanderCasting/Hiring Coordinator ........................... Alexa Doggett Casting/Hiring Associate ............................... James Ashford Resident Pianist ..................................................... Jim ProsserAssociate Artist ................................................. Jason CannonAssociate Artist .......................................Catherine RandazzoDirector of Improvisation ......................................Will LueraAssistant to the Artistic Director .....................Doris IemoloLiterary Associate ................................................. Meg Gilbert

PRODUCTION STAFFProduction Manager ............................................. Bruce PriceAssistant Production Manager.............................Louis VetterMainstage Stage Manager ...................................... Roy JohnsTechnical Director ........................................... Mike SchwentCostume Shop Manager ...........................Adrienne WebberSound Supervisor .................................................Thom KorpProps/Paint Supervisor .............................. Kristine KreutzerLead Carpenter .................................................. Marco Acosta

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFGeneral Manager .............................................Jill ZakrzewskiDirector of IT .................................................... Clarke Weigle Business Manager .......................................Carmen GonzalezAssociate Business Manager ........................ Orville CorderoBusiness Office Associate. ...........................Reanna BourqueBusiness Office Associate ................................David WallaceAsst. to the Managing Dir ..........................Phyllis SilvermanFacilities Manager .......................................Joseph Goepfrich Facilities Technician .............................. Mark Quackenbush Company Manager ...........................................Luke JohnsonDirector of Marketing .....................................Becca JenningsPublic Relations Associate ................................. Lydia BaxterDigital Marketing Associate ............................. Emily Blazek Marketing Assistant ............................................. Sarah HaleyMarketing Assistant ..............................................Justin JonesDirector of Indiv. Giving ................ Melody Mora-ShihadehDevelopment Associate .................................Samus HaddadDevelopment Associate ..................................Melanie SlusarDevelopment Associate .............................. Kathryn WhalenPatron Services Manager ....................Kelsey Wehde Wilson Box Office Manager ......................................... Ryan SimpsonAsst. Box Office Manager ...................................Gigi DelperoAsst. Box Office Manager ...........................Noah ScheibmeirEvents Coordinator ........................................Matthew QuickRestaurant Manager .............................................. Tom CurryRestaurant Manager ..........................................Karen KrasterRestaurant Manager ........................................... Josh RodoskiAsst. Restaurant Manager .................................. Kristy PlumReceptionist/ Volunteer Coord ....................... Joan O’Dowd