Show Program


A Note from Mark Hartfield, Polk State Theatre Director:

Welcome to our newly renovated Fine Arts building here at Polk State College. For the past year and a half, our building has been undergoing major changes inside and out, and we are thrilled with the result. This is our first Polk State Theatre production in the renovated theatre space since our fall 2023 production of The Glass Menagerie. We are proud to present the classic American comedy, You Can’t Take It With You, to herald our return to operation and hope to present three productions in our 2025-26 season. Keep an eye on the college website for news about next season.  Our success relies on everyone doing their part – the actors, stage managers, and technicians – our college security and maintenance personnel, administration and faculty – and our audience. Our goal is to continue to present live theatre, to train our students, to provide entertainment, and occasionally something to think about for everyone. Thank you for coming and for being a part of our success! Enjoy the show.

You Can’t Take It With You by George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart

Produced and Directed by Mark Hartfield

Cast

Tatiana Manfredi    Penny Sycamore

Alayna Weber   Essie
Samantha de la Rosa  Rheba
Camden Willis   Paul Sycamore
Jaedyn Boddie   Mr. De Pinna
Josiah Chestnut   Ed
Shaka Walker   Donald
Larry Helms   Martin Vanderhof
Maddison Glockner  Alice
Lorenzo Martinez   Mr. Henderson / G-Man
Casey Gist    Tony Kirby
Nicolas Pagano   Mr. Kolenkhov
Katie Camp Pratt   Gay Wellington
Kyle Carothers   Mr. Kirby
Lori Engler    Mrs. Kirby
Keisha Gill McNair   Olga Katrina
Ty Kizis    Mac
Che Palau    Officer

There will be one 15-minute intermission.

Place: Martin Vanderhof’s house in Manhattan, near Columbia University.

Time: The year is 1937.

Act I Scene 1 – Early Evening.

Act I Scene 2 – Later that night
Act II – Early Evening – One week later.
Act III – Early Evening – The next day.

The Staff and Crew
Director/Producer   Mark Hartfield
Technical Director   Jeff Boisseau
Stage Manager   Paula Para Sifontes
Set Designers   Mark Hartfield / Jeff Boisseau
Costume Designer   Cristina Hartfield
Light Designer  Faith Levine
Electricians/Carpenters  Jeff Boisseau & Faith Levine
Running Crew   Taylor Hartfield, Eva Velez, Ty Kizis, Che Palau
Sound Board Operator  Timothy Breckinridge
Scenic Art & Additional Painting Tori Cunningham
Props Acquisition   Amber Rosever
Costume Assistant   Gail Vann
Cultural Arts Manager  Nancy Lozell

Special Thanks To:
Dan Chesnicka, Nick Judy, and Heather Clarke at Theatre Winter Haven, Chris Eubanks, Karina Gillette, Ken Rosever, and the Polk State College leadership for their support.

Stagecraft Class: Nick Pagano, Tatiana Manfredi, Ty Kizis, Alayna Weber, Armin Muchliada