An Enormous "Thank You" to Our Amazing Community!
- Nov 22, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 23, 2025

Wow. Just... wow.
This weekend was amazing. Saturday and Sunday were completely SOLD OUT!
We are overwhelmed with gratitude. Because of you—our incredible community and dedicated season ticket holders—our production of The Play That Goes Wrong was a smash hit with packed houses every night. We are so thankful for your support in making the magic happen.
But don't just take our word for it—here is what you had to say!
"This was, by far, the funniest show we have ever seen. I highly recommend seeing it!" — Angela Slusarchuk Ghirardo
"Incredible show, so well done. We laughed through the entire show." — David Ludwig"
It was part of the season ticket package and I loved it.... What a great show!" — Scott Keeling"
We saw it last night. So funny. Really enjoyed it." — Lugene Mathey"
Thoroughly enjoyable." — Chris Gee
A production of this scale is a massive undertaking, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every single person who had a hand in its success—from the stage to the audience and everyone in between.
A Standing Ovation for Our Cast & Crew
First, a huge congratulations to our phenomenally talented cast and the production team that guided them. Director David Keith O’Hara and the entire team worked tirelessly to make every prop, line, and cue go... mostly right.
Production Team
Director: David Keith O’Hara
Stage Manager: Toni Ghirardo
Assistant Stage Manager: Megan Patterson
Lighting: Megan Patterson & Toni Ghirardo (Design), Alex Tessier Cardona (Tech)
Sound: Jess Glass (Design), Brandy Chapman (Tech)
Costume Design: TPTGW Cast
Props Master: Megan Patterson
Set Design: Scott Cooper, Doug Jones, and Jess Glass
Playbill Photography & Design: Jess Glass
The Cast
Annie: Bella Boytsan
Trevor: Garrett Dahlman
Chris: Jared Thomas
Jonathan: Danny Dunderman
Robert: Gian Carlo Durland
Dennis: Nathan Poulette
Max: Quentin Parkes
Sandra: Amanda Wood
Stage Crew: Isa Cacciatore
Understudies: Gracie Phipps, Anthony Liamero Jr., Ryan Brook
Set Build & Dress Team A massive thank you to Doug Jones, Jeff Tessier, John Martin, Rich Kline, Don Stuck, Dewey Miller, John Protus, Quentin Parkes, Korra, Daniella, Vivian, Isa Catchavillain, Sarah Trumble, Bella Boystan, and the Cast & Crew.
Special Thanks to Our Community Partners
We are deeply grateful to the many individuals and organizations who lent their support:
Jeff Tessier and Doug Jones: For your ingenuity and dedication throughout the set build.
James Faurote with Center Stage Youth Theatre: For providing an alternate rehearsal space.
American Fire Extinguisher Services: For the use of the extinguishers.
Mitch Gonzalez and Shark Theatre of Nature Coast High School: For supplying our “tech booth” boards.
Erin Batz: For helping to create Sandra’s costume.
BCMF: For welcoming us into your space for rehearsal.
Our Dedicated Theatre Family
This all happens because of a dedicated, year-round team working to keep our historic theatre thriving.
Richey Suncoast Theatre Team
Creative Director: Jess Glass
Executive Director: Susie Saxe
Marketing Director: Toni Breitweiser
Marketing Team: Jeannie Correnti, Jody Paessler (Digital/Social)
Creative Team: Nathan Poulette (Video) and Emily Wise (Photography) — Thank you for the amazing visuals you capture to share with our community!
Facilities Manager: Michael Worssell
Volunteer Coordinators: Cindy Mavis, Winona Patterson
RST Board of Directors
President: Kate Connolly
Vice President: Lia Gallegos
Secretary: Winona Patterson
Treasurer: Doug Jones
Directors: Amy Faulkner, Kelly Hanley, Angela Sarabia, Daisy Thomas
A Final Word of Thanks
RST has a big holiday season and new year ahead, and we're excited to celebrate it with you.
Finally, to all of our amazing volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes—thank you. Your commitment and passion make every show possible. We couldn’t do it without you!
Interested in volunteering? Please speak with a member of our staff to learn more! Or Click HERE!







