BWW Stage Mag Dames at Sea - freeFall Theatre Stage Mag

Dames at Sea

at freeFall Theatre
 
 
Book and Lyrics by:
George Haimsohn and Robin Miller
 
Music by:
Jim Wise
 
 
 
 
 

freeFall Theatre is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG),
the national organization for the American theatre.

Dames at Sea is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Casting by
BINDER CASTING
Chad Eric Murnane, CSA
Amber Snead, CSA

 

Costumes provided by COSTUME WORLD THEATRICAL, Deerfield Beach, Florida. www.costumeworld.com

THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:
https://concordtheatricals.com/resources/protecting-artists

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in
the United States

 

 

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Staff

Artistic Director Eric Davis
Director of Development Amanda Hurm
Community Outreach/Marketing Director Matthew McGee
Resident Musical Director Michael Raabe
Patron Services Manager Jonathan Harrison
Artistic Associate Joseph Michael Kenneth
Master Electrician/Production Supervisor Trenten Szabo
Technical Assistant David Kraack
Support Team
Nicholas Perez-Hoop
K Sotakoun
Evan Fineout,
Colleen Cherry
Karen Stanley

The Board

Cheryl Forchilli, President Rob Iles, Vice President
Robert O’Brion, Secretary
Steven Pralle, Treasurer
Bob Devin Jones
Ed Lally
Eileen Stephenson Sweeney  

 

Special Thanks

Arts Axis Florida

Ralph Contursi

Richard Crandell,

Creative Pinellas

Cheryl Davis

Crossfit 9 St. Pete

Lee and Cathy Croteau

Daytime NBC

Destination Tampa Bay

freeFall volunteers,

Colleen Grant

Green Book of Tampa Bay

Judy Heintzelman

I Love The Burg

Ed Lally

Kevin Lane & Kevin Damphouse

Paul Lux

Denver McLeod

Joseph Michael-Kenneth

Chad Mize

Noble Nectar Apiaries

Side Door Deli

Stuff to Do In Tampa Bay

St. Pete Catalyst

St. Pete Arts Alliance

Tampa Bay's Morning Blend

Thee Photo Ninja

Bill Ward

Watermark Magazine

Cherie Willard

WMNF

 


 

Song List

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE

Wall Street.............................................. Mona and Company

It’s You............................................................ Dick and Ruby

Broadway Baby............................................................... Dick

That Mister Man of Mine............................ Mona and Chorus

Choo-Choo Honeymoon................................. Joan and Lucky

*TheSailor of My Dreams............................................... Ruby

+Broadway Baby (Reprise)

*Good Times are Here to Stay................... Joan and Company

ACT TWO

Dames at Sea.......................................................... Company

The Beguine............................................... Mona and Captain

Raining in My Heart..................................... Ruby and Chorus

There’s Something About You.......................... Dick and Ruby

Raining in My Heart (Reprise)......................................... Ruby

*The Echo Waltz.................. Mona, Joan, Ruby, and Company

Star Tar....................................................... Ruby and Chorus

Let’s Have a Simple Wedding................................... Company

 

*Lyrics by George Haimsohn

+Added during the original off-Broadway run.

Cast and Band

Ephie Aardema*
Joan
Tyler Fish*
Hennesey/Captain
Kristina Huegel*
Mona
Alex Jorth*
Dick
Kyra Smith*
Ruby
Erick Ariel Sureda*
Lucky
Kristie Kerwin
Choreographer
Michael Raabe
Music Director/Piano
Sarah Tellier
Pianist (Piano 2)
Jason Tucker
Piano (2nd Piano Substitute)
Burt Rushing
Drums/Percussion
Melanie Downs
Drums/Percussion (Substitute)

Creative and Technical Team

Eric Davis

Director

Tom Hansen

Technical Director/Set & Lighting Design

Premier Postiche

Wig Designer

Stephan Kraack

Sound Desinger/Engineer

Kristie Kirwin

Choreographer

Sarah Smiley

Stage Manager/Properties Designer

David Kraack

Sound Technician

Trenton Szabo

Master Electrician/Production Supervisor

Gary Musick Productions

Scenic Services

Charles Zelley

Master Carpenter

Sam Williams and Gary Oldenbroek Harold Hood

Carpenters

Barbara Mann and Austin Barnes

Scenic Artists

Harold Hood

Welder

Joseph Michael-Kenneth

Wardrobe Running Crew

Matthew McGee

COVID Safety Manager

Joseph Michael-Kenneth

COVID Safety Manager

Sponsors

          

 

                

 

     

 
         
Sponsored in part by the state of Florida, Dept.
of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the
Florida Council on Art and Culture.
 
 

Show Sponsors

Dames at Sea
October 22- November 21, 2021

the all-singing, all-dancing musical hit

Show Sponsors
Kate Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton
Community Partners:
Rick Behnke & Robert Newell
Judy Heintzelman & Ralph & Joanne Contursi
Cherie Willard    
 
The Night Before
December 3 - December 24, 2021

a holiday romp about the family you choose

Show Sponsors
Kate Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton
Community Partners:
Bill Ward
Cherie Willard  
 
Fatboy
January 28 - February 27, 2022

a brutally funny satire that takes on our insatiable hunger

Presenting Sponsor:
Bill Ward
Show Sponsor:
Community Partner:
 
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
March 22 - April 24, 2022

the modern classic about musical legend, Billie Holiday

Presenting Sponsor:
Michael Miller & Robert Jenkins
Show Sponsors:
Russell Buchan
Bill Ward
Community Partners:
Rick Behnke & Robert Newell
Hal Freedman & Willi Rudowsky
 
A Skeptic and a Bruja
May 20 - June 19, 2022

a world premiere in cooperation with Urbanite Theatre

Community Partner:

Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman
 
TBA
July 29 - August 28, 2022

Donors

Through their generous charitable gifts, our sponsors and members make our work at freeFall possible, and we express our heartfelt gratitude for their commitment to sustaining live theatre. (This list reflects all gifts received in the 12 months prior to October 15, 2021.)

Vision Circle
(founding gifts of $25,000 or more)
Carol & Richard Lane
Kevin Lane
Michael & Candace Valdes – The Valdes Group
Bill Ward
Earl Waters & Ron Spivack

Benefactor

The Garth Family Foundation IMO Granville Curtis Garth
The Lane Family Philanthropic Fund IHO Eric Davis' birthday
Al May
Michael Miller & Robert Jenkins
Brian Reale & Fred Wilcox
Maurice & Thelma Rothman Family Foundation

 

Director's Circle

The Garth Family Foundation IMO Granville Curtis Garth
Armand Brunet
Margie & Jim Green
Al May
Al & Pam Roberts
Kate Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton
Bill Ward

 
Diamond

Rick Behnke & Robert Newell
Rick Belejack & Alan Towne IHO Judy Heintzelman's birthday
Russell Buchan
Hal Freedman & Willi Rudowsky
Bill & Suzanne Garth
Lynda & R. Dean Jollay, Jr.
Timothy McCormick & Jeff Brizzi
Cherie Willard

 
Platinum

Drs. JoEllen & Jim Carlson
Judith Ferguson & David Schulz
Fred & Aleta Fisher
Joanne B. Friedland
Lisa & Donald Gardner
Gary & Linda Hansen
Judy Heintzelman
Pauline McAndrew & Robert Hudson
Rob Iles & Michael Paonessa
Phil Dinkins & Ed Lally

 
Gold

Sally Day Butler
Nancy Coco
John & Mary Ellen Collins
Joanne & Ralph Contursi
Cheryl Davis
Astrid Ellis
Vivian Fueyo
Randy Green & Andy Armstrong
Terry & Ron Hipps
William Kalish & Chris Hoch
Nancy S. Olson
Denny Robertson Family Foundation
Al & Sandee Steinberg
Irene H. Sullivan

 
Silver

Anonymous (1)
Dedee Aleccia & Hal Hultman
Terry Noonan & Donna Petersen Alexander
Lewis & Cynthia Apter
Peter & Alexandra Bolton-Schultes
Elaine Donald
Steven Dupre & Cheryl Lee
Bernie Hall
Alma Hirsch
Nancy Hunter
Vicki Kananen
Mark & Vickey Kleinsmith
Thomas Lahr & Ronald Dovel
Ken & Julia Rosenthal
Ed & Dot Sved
Jean Venturino
Charis & Richard Warshof
Dr Stephen & Kimberly Wehrmann

 
Bronze

Anonymous (2)
Levenson Family Trust
Deirdre I. Alexander
Lucy & Keith Bailey
Shawn & Stacy Barko
Van H. Barnes, Jr. & Carol Barnes
Jane & David Beam
Jim & Kay Blair
Kay Borton
Marcia Bradwick & Bill Salsinger
Linda Burke
Sherry & Irv Cohen
Michael & MaryCatherine Daughtry
Ralond Davis
Chris Eaton
Rocky Eibert
Henry Ellis
Barbara Esposito
Thomas Fauquet
Tiffany & Preston Faykus
Joanne Feldman & Andrew Tartler
Fred & Aleta Fisher
Peter & Kathy Forde
Sue Froid
Jim & Bonnie Furner
Dr. Jenny Gould & Robin Futch
Richard & Toni Gelman
James & Emily Gillespie
Joe Gillespie
Kopernik Global Investors
Phyllis Green
Amanda Hagan & Brooke
Ann Hall
Jeanne & BW Hilburn
Abby & Joe Holt, Sr.
Valerie Hyman
Hugh & Karen James
Jill R. Johnson
Arlene Lane
Gerald Langlykke
John & Robin Lax
Bill Leone
Bob & Mary Levenson
Lynn Lyndes & Dick Prochazka
John & Charyl Mahoney
Anita & Ed Marks
Michael & Tracey Menszycki
Paul & Gayle Metevia
Maxine Michael, Reid and Bodhi
Jay & Jan Miller
Joan Morrison & Shirley Magnanti
William D. Motter
Kyle Norberg
Judith Overcash
David & Carmen Pelletz
Michael Shaffer & David Preston
Joe & Robin Reed
Bonnie Rickus
Laura Ronan
Gregory Rosasco
Arlene Rothman
Judy Ryerson
Leon Salviski
Lou Scherer
Brenda Shaffer & Lynda Ruckman
Edward & Betty Shamas
Dr. Arthur & Peg Silvergleid
Ezra "Skipper" & Mary Ann Singer
Pamela Siskin
Ron Spivack & Earl Waters
Kim & Mark Spragg
Jean Strickland & James Bacon
Lindsay Trensch
Mary & Richard Trzcinski
Drs. Ralph & Patsy Warmack
Robin Warren
Theresa L. Watson
Debbie White
Christopher & Denise Woods
James & Patricia Yoachim

 
Friend

Anonymous (11)
Mary Ches Applewhite
Scott A. Arndt and Betsy Bennett
Kathleen & Ray Arsenault
Jean & Michael Audino
Frank & Eileen Avery
Scott & Liz Baker
Bonnie Barlow
Bill & Sherry Barry
Raoul Baumel
Rita Becchetti
Dr. David & Melissa Bernstein
Charles & Marthe Brandt
Anna Broshears
Karen and Bob Buesing
Anthony Buglio
Todd Cameron
Deb Camfferman
Jean Campbell
Linda & Dan Carricato
Linda Carroll
Surelle Carter
Michael J. Cimino
Roberta Connelly
Ernest Coulombe
Karl & Patricia Crandall
Janese & Wes Davis
Kirsten Davis & Chris Reich
Geraldine DelGrande
Roger & Robin Deslauriers
Muriel Desloovere
Peter & Rosemarie Desmond
Melodie Dickerson
Ellen Engels
Charlie Evans
Robert Evans & Gerald Genova
William Ferrari
Marilyn J. Field
Guy Francesconi
Glenn Franklin
Sharon French
Dr. Jack & Marilyn Frieman
Earl Garland
Judy Genshaft & Steven Greenbaum
Dr. & Mrs. Michele Gordon J. Gilbert
Joanna Glass & Roger Stover
Angela Graber-Licht
Herb & Shari Green
Stephen & Gebena Goff
Wally & Virginia Guthrie
Tom & Susan Haight
Helen Hameroff
Barbara Hancock & Andrew Nelson
Elaine Hare
Ann Hathaway
Bart & Karla Heisey
Susan Hofstader
Richard & Dolores Holiman
Bill & Sally Israel
Doran & Pat Jason
John Johnson
Judith Jourdan
Corinne Kallen
Joan & Carter Karins
David & Pamela Kayser
Beverly Kelly
Sharon & Harry Kenny
Camilla D. Kilgroe
Jack & Kathleen King
Peter Klappert
George Kolitsas
Nancy  S Leach
Ellen Levett & Joy Roberts
Kate & Brian Linde
Joni Long
William Loper
Claire Luten
Janet Lynch
Joanna & Vincent Ma
Stefanie P. Manning
Carol & Bill Marger
Jill Marie
Adrian Marrullier
Yvonne Marrullier
Tom & Laura McGrath
Stuart Mellish
John & Deb Messier
Paul Meyers
Stephen Micklo
Pamela Mills & Shirley Nesbitt
John David Nissley
Joseph & Miriam Benitez-Nixon
Sarah & Stephen Nohlgren
Michael & Barbara Noonberg
Carolyn Nygren
Margaret O'Connell
Concetta B. O'Dowd
Melodie & Stu Oleson
James W Patrick
Laila Petrou
Elizabeth Powell
David Ramsey
Paula Rechnitz
Karen & Cary Reich
Amy & Jeff Rettig
Victoria Rosado
Sylvia Rosenfield
Norman & Renee Ross
T. Marshall Rousseau
Randall Russell
Bob Sanders
Betsy Schweitzer & Family
Marilyn Shafer
Elizabeth Mae Shalett
Brian Shea
Heidi & Fred Sherman
Sydni Ann Shollenberger
Josh Sidorowicz
Diane Sinicrope
Ken Slaby & Anne Barrins
Sandy & Michael Slomka
Peggy Spoor & Mike Hopkinson
Paul Stevens & Maggie Luehrs
Dr. George & Jane Stovall
James Studdiford
Gregory Thomas & Kent Lynn
Sandra & Tom Thomas
Tony Tonnochy
Mr. & Mrs. John Tutton
Lynn Walker
Kevin Wall
Rose Walton & Marjorie Sherwin
Clara Whitaker
Ben & Joyce Wiley
Tim Wiley & Jim Williams
Forrest & Linda Williams

Rebuilding Gift Campaign:
Invest today for a stronger freeFall Theatre tomorrow 
 
The Coronavirus Pandemic has had an overwhelming financial impact on our arts organizations and freeFall Theatre. Like all non-profit professional theatres across the country, we rely on ticket sales and charitable contributions for our revenue. Gifts to our Rebuilding Campaign support our mission, artistic excellence, new play development, sustains vital community outreach programs, and keeps jobs local and a living wage in place for our artists, creative teams, administrators and enables us to plan for tomorrow. 
 
A heartfelt thank you to all of our Rebuilding Gift Campaign donors who have given and continue to give in order to rebuild and sustain a lasting future for freeFall. To give to our Rebuilding Campaign and learn about other ways to give, please contact Amanda Hurm, Development Director 727-498-5205 ext. 005 or amanda@freefalltheatre.com

 

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Our NEW subscriptions:

For one monthly fee, see everything we do. That’s the ticket!
 
adult
$29.00
Per Month
or $319 paid annually
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to everything freeFall
youth
$19.00
Per Month
or $209 paid annually
Same package, but for
those under 18

 

Here’s how it works.

  • Get access to all freeFall productions and other ticketed events. Just book your tickets at your convenience online or over the phone. There are no additional box office or ticketing fees. If the ticket is available it’s yours.*

  • At least 3 unique events offered every month. See a full calendar of currently scheduled programming here.

  • Simply make an initial 12-month commitment, after that, continue to enjoy all the programming you want on a month-to-month basis.

  • Book tickets yourself online anytime or call the box office. We are happy to help.

  • Return multiple times to the same production. Have you already used your ticket to a particular mainstage show and wish to see it again? Just call the box office on the day of, and as long as there are seats available, be our guest!  

  • Youth packages can be added to any adult subscription to make a family package that’s right for you. Youth tickets are for those under 18.
 

*Availability of seats in the premium section is based on donor status. For full access to premium seating, and to support freeFall’s mission, consider becoming a donor.

 

Prefer the OG Option?:

If you prefer a more traditional season ticket, consider the flexPass. This punchcard-style ticket gives you 6 mainstage admissions to be used whenever and however you like.

Legacy Society

Remembering freeFall in your estate planning helps ensure our long-term financial health, creating a strong foundation from which we can continue to grow and enrich our community for generations to come.


The Legacy Society celebrates individuals who have included freeFall in their will, trust, or estate plans, or named freeFall as a beneficiary of an insurance policy or retirement account. Inclusion in the Legacy Society allows freeFall to express our gratitude for your intended gift, and it allows your planned gift intention to serve as encouragement to others.


Become a valued Legacy Society member today, and we will honor your generosity with acknowledgment in our annual report and playbills. As another way to show our appreciation, Legacy members will be invited to attend an annual reception as special guests of the theatre.

For further information or to notify us of a planned gift, please contact Amanda Hurm at amanda@freefalltheatre.com or 727-498-5205 ext. 005.

Special thanks to our members:

Sally Day Butler
IMO Marsha Carson
IMO Helen Feldman
Hal Freedman & Willi Rudowsky
Gary & Linda Hansen
Judy Heintzelman
Damien & Amanda Hurm
Rob Iles & Michael Paonessa
Camilla D. Kilgroe
Ed Lally & Phil Dinkins
Edward Lieberman
Henry J. McClenahan Jr.
Irwin H Miller Family Trust IMO Sonya Miller
Margaret O'Connell
Joe Pugliano & Don Sheets
Brian Reale & Fred Wilcox
Connie Robinson
Sheelagh M. Wallis
Rose Walton & Marjorie Sherwin
Bill Ward
Earl Waters & Ron Spivack

Donor Benefits

Friend ($100- $249)
❖ billed annually or $9/month

❖ Premium seating for mainstage shows
❖ free ticket exchanges
❖ your name listed in the program
Bronze ($250 - $749)
❖ all benefits above
❖ billed annually or $22/month
❖ name recognition on digital signage
❖ 10% discount on tickets
Silver ($750- $1,249)
❖ all benefits above
❖ billed annually or $65/month
❖ 2 complimentary beverages (wine, beer, soda, water) at each performance
❖ invitation for 2 to Backstage Pass events for each mainstage show, exclusive behind-the-scenes sessions with freeFall’s theatre artists
❖ two complimentary tickets to our annual Season Announcement Party
Gold ($1,250 - $2,499)
❖ all benefits above
❖ billed annually or $108/month
❖ complimentary single tickets for 4 guests

 

 

 

Platinum ($2,500-$4,999)
❖ all benefits above
❖ billed annually or $215/month
❖ complimentary single tickets for 8 guests
❖ personalized, private backstage tour for you and up to 8 guests
Diamond ($5,000-$9,999)
❖ all benefits above
❖ billed annually or $430/month
❖ Invitation for 2 to wine dinner onstage hosted and prepared by Artistic Director, Eric Davis
❖ Complimentary freeFall monthly season subscription (2 adult subscriptions + 2 youth subscriptions) – new benefit!
❖ Recognition on permanent installation on the freeFall campus (pending future construction)
Director’s Circle ($10,000 -$24,999)
❖ all benefits above
❖ billed annually or $860/month
❖ Host a private event at the theatre with rental fees waived
Benefactor ($25,000+)
❖ all benefits above
❖ billed annually or $2,100/month
❖ Build your own customized benefits package to suit your interests

For questions regarding your benefits please contact Amanda Hurm, Director of Development amanda@freefalltheatre.com
or (727) 498.5205 ext. 005

 

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