GET TICKETS Jerry Herman, one of Broadway’s most beloved composers, gave the world Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles, among many others. His work is known for its joyous en- ergy, heartfelt melodies, and empowering roles for women. Jerry’s Girls first dazzled audi- ences in 1981 as a nightclub act before evolving into a full-scale Broadway production in 1985, starring three powerhouse performers: Chita Rivera, Dorothy Loudon, and Leslie Uggams. Now meet the stars of Southwest Florida Theatre Company’s production of Jerry’s Girls. Music and Arts Community Center 13411 Shire Ln., Fort Myers GET TICKETS MORE INFO Meet the Cast of Jerry’s Girls Lexi Rae Smith is a Chicago native & thrilled to be making her Southwest Florida Theatre Company debut! She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Point Park University. Some SWFL credits include Girl in Once (TheatreZone), Luisa in The Fantasticks (Players Circle Theater), Jovie in Elf the Musical, Julie in Perfect Wedding, Beautiful: the Carole King Musical, A Christmas Carol the Musical (Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre). www.lexiraesmith.com Desiré Gaston is an Atlanta native, and is excited to be a part of the Southwest Florida Theatre Company’s production of “Jerry’s Girls”. She recently worked with the Aurora Theater as “Diva Donna” in “Donna: The Donna Summer Mus- ical” and a supporting vocalist in the Alliance Theatre’s “A Gift of Love: Adam McKnight”. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL. For fun, Desire’ enjoys gardening, cooking, and singing at her church home. Susan Chidester is thrilled to get the chance to play in Jerry’s Girls. She counts herself very fortunate to have been cast in many shows for Gulf Coast Symphony including as Mrs. Paroo in Music Man and Mazeppa in Gypsy. Other recent local roles include Dotty/Belinda U/S in Noises Off at Gullfshore Playhouse, Adult Woman in Spring Awakening for Arts-Bonita, and many roles at Theatrezone where she was seen most recently in Bonnie & Clyde and Bridges of Madison County. After earning a BFA in Theatre from Penn State, Susan has performed in NYC, CA, and toured across the country, before finally settling in SW Florida in 2011. Nayda Marie Baez is an AMDA graduate who is from Cape Coral, Fl. Favorite credits include: Anita (West Side Story), Magneta (Rocky Horror Show Live), and Urleen (Footloose). Nayda has also worked with Virgin Voyages as enter- tainment getting to travel across the world. Special thanks to the creative team for this opportunity and a huge shoutout to her mom, dad, and Sean for always supporting her. Production Team Amy McCleary, Stage Director & Choreographer | Douglas Reed, Music Director | Brian Jannsen, Sound Designer | Diana Waldier, Costume Supervisor Nia Benn, Production Stage Manager | Amy Fenicle, Assistant Director Andrew M. Kurtz, Producer Jerry’s Girls Runs from April 9-25 Music & Arts Community Center 13411 Shire Ln., Fort Myers GET TICKETS |
