Unrequited

Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Ashley McGlothren

October 28 - November 9
Based on William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, Unrequited is an immersive theatrical event. Dance with the Capulets in their grand ballroom, dodge the Montagues on the streets of Verona, and be a part of a thrilling affair.

As a member of the audience, you will follow the characters through the action of the story as it weaves throughout the beautiful Clark Family Cultural Center. Your ticket includes sips and snacks throughout the tour, and each tour lasts for 75 minutes.

The production is part of Pensacola's annual Foo Foo Fest as a grant recipient.

Must be 21 to attend, for MATURE AUDIENCES only
This is a walking tour that includes stairs.

NO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED DURING THE PERFORMANCE.

crew

DIRECTOR - ASHLEY MCGLOTHREN
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - CRISTINA FENGER
STAGE MANAGERS - KATELYN GERI, ADDIE QUINA
SET DESIGN - KAYLA STEPHENSON, ASHLEY MCGLOTHREN
LIGHTING DESIGN - CHOH MAN TENG
COSTUME DESIGNER - LAURA LANE
COSTUME ASSISTANTS - JEANETTE GIBSON, JENNIFER BUNNELL, CRISTINA FENGER
PROPERTIES - SHANE SOLOMON, KAYLA STEPHENSON, CRISTINA FENGER, ASHLEY MCGLOTHREN
STAGE PAINTING AND CONSTRUCTION - BRYAN CHAPMAN, BARRY BOND, SHANA SOLOMON
BACKSTAGE CREW - ANTHONY BROUGHTON, HAYLEY EARLE, ANNA JOHNSON, KELLY REED, LALLA PIERCE
PLT MARKETING DIRECTOR - ASHLEY MCGLOTHREN
PLT ASST. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - BRYAN CHAPMAN
PLT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - KAYLA STEPHENSON
PLT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - KATHY HOLSOWRTH

Cast

troy mathis as romeo

Troy is excited to return to the Stage, the hallway, the gallery, and every other area he will be acting in for this production. Most recently, he has been seen in A Chorus Line, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and the Escambia County Inmate Lock up front page.

nina witcher as juliet

Nina is originally from Paragould, Arkansas but has just recently moved to Pensacola this year. After a 2 year hiatus, Nina is back on stage, only this time, making her Pensacola Little Theatre debut! While performing in Arkansas, Nina appeared in shows such as Frozen Jr. (Elsa), Elf the Musical (Michael), 13: A Brand New Musical (Kendra…twice!), and many more! Juliet has been a dream role of Nina’s for quite some time and she is so honored to have this opportunity! She wants to thank her friends and family for their undying support, and also the PLT for making her feel so welcomed as a newbie to their stage!

denley messerly

Denley is bloody thrilled to join this spell-binding production. Previous shows she has haunted include A Chorus Line; Clue: Onstage; I love you, You're Perfect, Now Change; and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Pensacola Little Theatre. Denley has also been seen in The Hello Girls and Into the Breeches with PenArts, Inc.. By the pricking of her thumbs, a great production your way comes. Enjoy!

nathan simmons as mercutio

Nathan is a graduate of the University of West Florida's Theatre program, and he is thrilled to be doing Shakespeare again for the first time in over a decade. Previous roles include Ken (Red), Bobby (Taking Stock), and Garcin (No Exit). When he is not on stage, he can typically be found podcasting or writing entirely too much about video games and comic books.

david matthews as lord capulet

David thought he did not like Shakespeare until he was cast as Prospero in the Tempest in 1976. He has since played Prospero three times and Alonzo/Prospero once, among twelve other Shakespeare productions.

eleanore armani as lady capulet

Eleanore is excited to participate in her third production at Pensacola Little Theatre with Unrequited. She was most recently seen in Short Attention Span Theatre as, for which she won a Crystal Award for Artistic Excellence. Eleanore also portrayed Gwen O’Gara in the original staging of Taking Stock. She is also frequently seen acting in ICMTheatre productions in and around Pensacola. When not acting she can be found caring for Pensacola’s dogs and cats as a small animal veterinarian.

gavin parmley as tybalt

Gavin has been performing in the Pensacola area for over 15 years and holds a BFA from the Boston Conservatory. He was last seen on the Pensacola Little Theatre stage in his groundbreaking role as Fairy Godmother in this season's Cinderella. His past credits include Wadsworth (Clue: On Stage), Shakespeare (Something Rotten), Shrek (Shrek the Musical), and Romeo (Romeo and Juliet).

carsen campbell as benvolio

Carsen is thrilled to be working with Pensacola Little Theatre for the second time. Previous roles include Hermia (A Midsummer Night's Dream; PLT) and Mrs. Beaver (The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe; UWF)

peyton halliday as balthasar

Peyton is excited about her first theatre production and this new adventure. Her background is in circus & gymnastics performance, and she regularly performs in the gulf coast area.

cliff pressley as paris

Cliff is happy to be a part of this unique theatrical experience at Pensacola Little Theatre. He has enjoyed being involved in many shows throughout his long and lovely history here. He was last seen on Stage in last season's The Lieutenant of Inishmore.

Sara Lisa Marie Jones

Sara is originally from Pensacola and is currently a student at the University of Florida. She is excited about her first show outside of high school!

Maria Nance as Lady Montague

Maria is so grateful and happy to be a part of her first production with Pensacola Little Theatre and her 35th show overall. In her spare time, she professionally puppeteers and cosplays. Maria loves Theatre and is excited to watch this cast shine.

Elise Stewart as Valet

Elise, a Connecticut native, is excited to make her theatrical debut with this unique show. A lover of all things adventurous, Elise has a slight obsession with the written word, anything Broadway, and her small fluffy dog Bellsprout.

Daisy Brustad as Apothecary/Ensemble

Daisy is no stranger to the Pensacola Little Theatre stage, having appeared in her first production with the Theatre at the age of three. Lately, she has enjoyed working behind the scenes on productions such as The Feast and A Sleeping Country but is excited to be in front of the curtain again.

Gabby Long as Escalus

Gabby is excited to be a part of her first production at Pensacola Little Theatre. She loves performing, but you can find Gabby reading, teaching, and enjoying life when not on Stage.

Dina Linn as Lady Iris/Ensemble

Dina is thrilled to make her debut with Pensacola Little Theatre after a 20-year hiatus from the Stage. While in High School, she performed in The Music Man, Guys and Dolls, The Pajama Game, and Annie Get Your Gun. Dina comes from a long tradition of one-line actresses. Her influences include Auntie Mame and Blanche Devereaux .

Stephanie Hewlett as The Watch/Ensemble

This is Stephanie's first theatrical experience. She is an Air Force veteran who served 13 years as an ammo troop. Stephanie enjoys long walks on the beach, holding hands, and beer. IYAAYAS!

Kayla Phillips as Page/Ensemble

Kayla is very excited to be in front of Pensacola Little Theatre audiences for the first time. Most recently, she served as Assistant Choreographer for Pensacola State College's production of Company and performed in Something Rotten. Kayla is a teaching assistant at Pensacola Little Theatre, where she assists in the Middle School acting class.

Jenny Woods as Server

This is Jenny's first performance with Pensacola Little Theatre; however, she is no stranger to the Stage. Some favorite productions include The Miracle Worker (Helen Keller), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), and The Addams Family (Ensemble). She is very excited to be a part of this amazing show!

Alexis Hall as Server

Alexis is currently seeking a degree in Communications at the University of West Florida and has been involved in Theatre for the past seven years. Some of her favorite roles include Magenta (The Rocky Horror Picture Show; Uwf), Hero (Much Ado About Nothing; Chipola College), and Rabbit (Winnie the Pooh: The Musical; Chipola College). Alexis is so excited to be a part of this production.

Candace Byrd as Cook

Candace is excited to be a part of such an exciting show. She was last seen in Cinderella and is grateful to be part of such a talented cast.

Marielys Diane as Ensemble

This is Marielys' first show with Pensacola Little Theatre. She was last seen in West Side Story (Shark) with The Arts Express Theatre in Tucson, Arizona. Marielys hopes to dedicate more of her time to this community in the future and will be pursuing her A.A. degree in Theatre next year.

Kiana Burges as Ensemble

This is Kiana's first production with Pensacola Little Theatre, but she has been performing for the last eight years. She was last seen as the soulful Ms. Meyers in Freaky Friday.

Amber Sticha as Ensemble

Amber is currently studying Musical Theatre at the University of West Florida. This is her first production with Pensacola Little Theatre, and she is ready to party like it's 1920!

FROM THE DIRECTOR

I fell in love with Romeo and Juliet when I was 13. That year the flowery language and teenage angst hit me like a ton of bricks as we read the play in my English class. That was also the year I was fated to see Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, starring Leonardo Dicaprio and Claire Danes, and I was forever changed. If you're in your 30s, I know you feel me. The play has been near and dear to my heart ever since, and I have always wanted to be a part of a production of the Bard's most beloved love story.

I could have never imagined that one day I would be able to see it like this.

I initially brought the idea to the theatre one year ago after last year's Foo Foo Festival, never thinking that it would ever be a thing I would be in charge of any time soon. But I am so glad I was entrusted with this project. The process has been challenging but beautiful, and a whole year in the making. The cast and crew have been lovely to work with, and I am stunned at every performance by their immense talents.

Now, Come! Crush a cup of wine!

About the director

Ashley started acting at the age of 13 and has been acting and volunteering in the Pensacola area since 2017. She graduated with her BA in theatre from UWF in 2010. Recent stage credits include Taking Stock (Kat O’Gara; PLT), Night Watch (Blanch; PLT), and A Streetcar Named Desire (Blanche Dubois; PSC). Her favorite directorial credits include Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Lysistrata, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.