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Manatee Players and
Producing Artistic Director Rick Kerby
present
Pets!
Conceived by
Helen Butleroff
Book, Music, & Lyrics by
Marion Adler, Adele Ahronheim, Raphael Crystal, Rick Cummins,
R. Engquist, Faye Greenberg, Alison Hubbard, Dan Kael, Kim Oler,
Jimmy Roberts, Ben Schaechter, June Siegel, Carolyn Sloan,
Thomas Tierney, Thomas Edward West, & Greer Woodward
Pets! is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.
All performance materials are supplied by Dramatic Publishing.
www.dramaticpublishing.com
Directed and Choreographed by
Alexander Zickafoose
Music Direction by Set Design by
Alexander Zickafoose InHouse Productions
Costumes Designed by Lighting Designed by Stage Manager by
Caren Brady Alex Pinchin Amanda Lade
November 9-20
in Bradenton Kiwanis Theater at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Theater Information Each audience member must occupy a seat and have a ticket, including infants. Although there are no age restrictions, parents should use discretion regarding appropriateness of some offerings. Information on shows, including recommended ages, is available by calling our Box Office at (941) 748-5875. FREE PARKING INFORMATION 401 7th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 LATECOMERS Tickets are valid only if presented for admission before the start of the date and time of the show listed. Patrons arriving late are not guaranteed admission, but may be seated on an “as available” basis at the sole discretion of management. SMOKING/VAPING Smoking or use of e-cigarettes is not permitted anywhere inside the performing arts center. RECORDING DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED Due to copyright restrictions, audio and video recording is strictly prohibited during performances. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Please turn off all electronic devices. EMERGENCY EXITS Please familiarize yourself with nearest exit sign. ACCESSIBILITY The Manatee Performing Arts Center strives to make its performances and facilities accessible to everyone and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities. BOOSTER SEATS Booster seats are available by request for those patrons who need them. Please see a team member at the information desk in the lobby. NOISE REDUCTION EAR PROTECTION We have both adult and child-sized hearing protection for those with sound sensitivity. Stop by the information desk to secure a set to better enjoy the live entertainment. BOX OFFICE INFORMATION: STONE HALL Hours of Operation Tuesday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM Phone: (941) 748-5875 Box office is open 60 minutes BRADENTON KIWANIS THEATER before each performance. Tickets are also available online at ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com
Director's Notes
When it comes to pets, there are many things to say.
They’re you’re best friend in times of need, they’re the
pain in your rear when they chew up the seventh pair of
shoes this year. But the most poignant aspect of their
existence is their companionship. For many they’re the
only face to come home to, but on the other end of it,
there are many pets that are not chosen. The misfits.
These two themes of having a best friend and being an
outsider are what tie this show together. It is a fun romp
and it is a dive into impact these relationships have on us
as human beings. And to have such a friendly cast to play
alongside with this material makes this experience all the
more heart warming. Enjoy, Pets
-Alexander Zickafoose
Creative Team
Alexander Zickafoose
(Director/Choreographer/Music Director) – Alexander is the current Co-Music Chair
of Booker High School VPA, he teaches Choir, Modern Band, and AICE Music. Alex
has directed many music shows at Booker VPA, including original concept revues
such as Once Upon a Time, Saturday Night Fever, In Living Color, Glow, and MANY
Death by Chocolates. In the past, Alex has been a Director and Music Director for
Spotlight Theatre Productions as well as a Tenor Section Leader for the Key Chorale
of Sarasota. Recently, he has performed as Finch in How to Succeed in Business
Without Really Trying at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, as well as the title role
in Pippin, Jamie in The Last Five Years at Venice Theatre, as well as Mendel in in the
Players Centre’s Production of Falsettos. In the past, he has performed as Quasimodo
in Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame, Crutchie in Newsies, and Peter/Boy in Peter in
the Starcatcher. He is ecstatic to make his directorial debut at the Manatee Performing
Arts Center with Pets!
Alexander Pinchin
(Lightin Designer) - Alex is a multimedia designer based out of Sarasota. He earned
his B.A. in Digital Arts and Sciences with a minor in Lighting Design from the
University of Florida in 2016. He has been working in the entertainment industry for
over 15 years in a variety of capacities including light, sound, and projection design
in several venues across the country. Alex is currently the technical supervisor for
Urbanite Theatre and has been designing with the FSU/Asolo Conservatory since their
2017/2018 season. Alex latest works include Guys and Dolls at West Coast Black
Theatre Troope (Projection Design), The Burdens at Urbanite Theatre (Sound Design),
and Sense and Sensibility at the Asolo Conservatory (Sound Design).
Creative Team
Caren Brady
(Costume Designer) – Caren Brady is celebrating 35 years as a Fairy Godmother for all
things costume. A graduate of Bluffton College, Caren started her career at Stagecraft
Theatrical in Cincinnati Ohio and eventually opened her dream business, Cincinnati
Costume Company. This shop costumed productions throughout Ohio and the nation.
After losing Cincinnati Costume Company in a fire in 2007, Caren joined Cincinnati
Landmark Productions as their Costume Shop Manager, Costume Designer, and
Props Mistress and served there for over 12 years. Now Caren is beginning a new
chapter, here at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Her first productions with MPAC
were Gypsy, Rent, Titanic and How to Succeed. She is thrilled to be working with this
cast and production team. Much love to family and friends far and near who always
support the crazy costume lady! “Love to my best bud and pup, Leon!”
Amanda Lade
(Stage Manager) – Amanda is making a change and going behind the scenes at the
Manatee Performing Arts Center. This is her first show as Stage Manager, but she is
sure it won’t be her last. Usually onstage, her most recent credits include Hedy LaRue
in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Ziegfeld’s Favorite in The Will
Roger’s Follies and Gabrielle in Cinderella. She has enjoyed the process of working
and assisting with Pets and hopes that everyone’s hard work shows. She hopes you
all enjoy! “Much love to MJ!”
The Perfect Holiday Treat for the Entire Family!
The Music Man is a story of redemption and love and is full of
memorable songs and beautiul dancing.
Runs December 1-18
Team
Administration
CEO..............................................................................................Janene Amick CAP, CFRE
Producing Artistic Director................................................................................ Rick Kerby
Comptroller......................................................................................................... Jeff Evans
Director of Communications............................................................................ Dan Yonko
Program Manager ............................................................................................Jillian Price
Associate...............................................................................................Thomas Anderson
House Manager.................................................................................................... John Illar
Administrative Volunteers........................Marcie McKimmie, Mary Smith, Cheryl Unruh
Box Office Volunteers.................................................. Rebecca Cotton, Randall Rentfro,
Gail Rhode, Noreen Roberts
Webmaster........................................................................................................Randy Ford
Production Staff
Production Manager.....................................................................................Kristin Ribble
Assistant Technical Director..........................................................................Larry Crouse
Resident Costume Designer..........................................................................Caren Brady
Scene Shop Assistant........................................................................................... Tom Sell
Production Volunteers
Master Electrician..................................................................... Alex Pinchin, Tom Sparks
Stage Manager/Light Board........................................................................ Amanda Lade
Track Operator/Sound Board...................................................................... Amanda Lade
Follow Spot.......................................................................................Craig Engle, Bill Lade
Props...............................................Amanda Lade, Kristin Ribble, Alexander Zickafoose
Scenic Artist........................................................................ Ken Mooney, Ralph Nurmela
Set Construction..................................................................Phil Croome, Michael Harris,
Steve Leggett, Ralph Nurmela, Jim Uberti
Set Painting..........................Michael Harris, Steve Leggett, Ralph Nurmela, Jim Uberti
Costume Construction........................................... Shannon Donnelly, Barbara Duncan,
Ruth Ertel, Tina Fisher, Cheryl Voltolina
Wigs................................................................................................................ Fred Werling
Production Photographer...............................................................................Diane Broda
Special Thanks............................................................................................Ralph Nurmela
This family-loved seasonal concert has
moments of laughter, sincerity & an
edge of your seat WOW factor!
Monday, December 5th at 6:30 PM
Show
Presented in One Act with No Intermission
Pets.......................................................................................................................Company
Take Me Home With You................................. Woman One, Woman Two, Woman Three
I Walk Ze Dogs...................................................................................................... Man One
Don’t Worry About Me.....................................................................................Woman One
The Night of the Iguana....................................................................................... Man Two
There’s A Bagel on the Piano.......................................................................... Woman Two
Perpetual Care.............................................................................. Man One, Woman One
Cool Cats............................................................... Woman Three, Woman Two, Man Two
First Cat............................................................................................... Man Two, Man One
Dear Max.........................................................................................................Woman One
What About Us?....................................................................................................Company
Franklin............................................................................................................ Woman Two
Peculiar........................................................................................... Man Two, Woman Two
All In A Day's Work................................................................................................Company
If You Can Stay............................................................................................. Woman Three
Pets Finale............................................................................................................Company
Cast
Woman One..................................................................................................Miriam Engle
Woman Two........................................................................................... Angelina Puccia*
Woman Three............................................................................................Linda Roeming
Man One............................................................................................... Anthony Busciglio
Man Two..........................................................................................Alexander Zickafoose
Woman Two Swing................................................................................... Allison Rekow*
Dog ..............................................................................................................................M.J.
* Performance Dates:
Angelina Puccia 11/09, 11/10, 11/11, 11/12, 11/13, 11/16, 11/17
Allison Rekow 11/18, 11/19, 11/20
Manatee Performing Arts Center’s resident senior
theatre troupe, DraMature, presents a showcase of
entertaining songs, sketches, and surprises that are
the perfect holiday treat for you and your family!
Winter Follies has performances on
December 14th at 7:30 PM & December 15th at 2 PM
Cast
Anthony Busciglio
(Man One) – Tony thanks Alex for this amazing, scary, but thrilling new
opportunity. He also sends thanks to Janene, Rick, and Kristin for all
their hard work and for introducing him to other shows and directors.
Our pets need us and we need them. They give us unconditional love! “I
love you Wujo, Ace, and Deuce!”
Miriam Engle
(Woman One) – Miriam is excited to be in this fun show. She has
previously been seen in Cinderella, Godspell, Cabaret and much more.
She is excited to share the stage with her mother again. Thanks to all
her friends and family for the support.
Angelina Puccia
(Woman Two) – Angelina is senior in high school and has been doing
shows at Manatee Performing Arts Center since she was eight years
old. She is excited to be doing Pets this year! She also does theater
at Spotlight Kids and dance at Reflex. Thank you Alex and Amanda for
your help on this amazing show!
Allison Rekow
(Woman Two Swing) – Allison is excited to be a part of Pets! The
Musical! At home she enjoys smooshing her own pets, Abigail, Viktor
Krum, and Molly. “Thank you to Alex and Kristin. I love you mom!”
Linda Roeming
(Woman Three) - Linda is delighted to return to MPAC stage! Some of
her previous shows locally are Mary Poppins, The Producers, Catch Me
if You Can, Follies, Side Show, and Caroline or Change. Thanks to my
baby granddaughter for listening to me practice my lines while sleeping
in my arms. “Always fun to do a show with my daughter!”
Alexander Zickafoose
(Man Two) – Alexander is the current Co-Music Chair of Booker High
School VPA. Recently, he performed in How to Succeed (Finch) and
Pippin (Pippin) at MPAC. He also was seen as Mendel in the Players
Centre’s Falsettos, and Jamie in The Last Five Years at Venice Theatre.
Alex has been performing with Manatee for 10 years this season, he
will definitely be back!
We encourage you to keep your program as a souvenir,
but feel free to leave it so it can be recycled properly.
Florida Cultural Group Board of Directors
Officers
Ron Lennon Ph.D., Board Chair Verno DeSear, Vice Chair
Susan Romine, Secretary JC Diem, Treasurer
Members
Sharon Barhorst, Nancy Christian, John Conte, Jack Hawkins,
Eileen Hoffner, Ed Hunzeker, Dr. Melvin Price, Peter Ruscoe,
Carol Sciarrabba, Jon Seeley, Al Steinberg, John Tucker, Jr.
Chairman's Circle
Steve Bayard, Linda Diem, John Hargreaves,Pat Pickelseimer,
Dr. Anthony Pizzo, Jim Reynolds, Nina Richardson,
Dr. John "Jack" Schelgel, Priscilla Schlegel, Tom Sparks,
Arline Spino, Dr. Steve Tinsworth, Hal West, Mary Zabin
Past Presidents/Chairs
1948: Harry Borns 1981-82: Roz Scheffer
1948-49: H.S. Moody 1982-84: Dick Gross
1949-56: Dr. W.D Sugg 1984-85: Mary Catherine Haller
1956-57: Dan S. Blalock 1985-86: Linda Diem
1957-58: Col. Richard Knight 1986-87: Deborah Cooper
1958-59: Dewey A. Dye, Sr. 1987-88: Tom Pomar
1959-61: John W. Schaut 1988-89: Jim Reynolds
1961-62: Dr. W.E. Wentzel 1989-90: Jan Hoey
1962-64: Robert E. Knowles 1990-93: Catherine Bonner
1964-65: John Houch 1993-96: Linda Thomas
1965-66: Miss Meredith R. Lynn 1996-98: Susan Dull
1966-67: Robert G. Blalock 1998-00: Dee Dee Maxwell
1967-68: Fred L. Langford 2000-02: John Currie
1968-69: Thomas R. Anderson 2002-05: Leslie T. Gardier
1969-70: General L.A. Diller 2005-06: Dr. Robert Hunter, Jr.
1970-71: Robert Knowles 2006-09: George Najmy
1971-73: Jerry Snyder 2009-11: Nina Richardson
1973-74: Ed Nock 2011-14: Dr. Anthony Pizzo
1974-75: Dr. W.D Sugg 2014-15: Arline Spino
1975-78: William Koehn 2015-17: Jeff Evans
1978-80: Congressman Dan Miller 2017-19: John Hargreaves
1980-81: Dr. Steve Tinsworth
Ruby+ Insiders
Sara and Steve Bayard | Culture Builds Florida | Johnson Photo Imaging
Dr. Ron Lennon & Dr. Randy Rentfro | Bradenton Area Tourist Development Council
The Patterson Foundation | Jack & Priscilla Schlegel
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