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giving back to the community

Debra volunteering as a dresser for Sylvia Mary Poppins

Debra Gulinello

moving parts to a show that you don’t notice until you’re there and We love getting new volunteers into the mix! If you’re new to the
doing it. Back home in New York, a group of my friends and I area or just new to volunteering at TNP, don’t hesitate to join the fun.
would go to see a Broadway show every month. I’ve always been in Test your skills at the next audition, or contact Pamela Larkin Caruso
love with theatre, but never in a million years would I have thought today at 239-434-7340 ext. 104 to find out what other opportunities
that I’d be here doing it.” there are backstage and front of house.
Debra doesn’t plan on stopping volunteering at TNP any time Those interested can visit NaplesPlayers.org anytime or c
soon. With new shows ahead and more volunteer opportunities all the TNP Box Office at (239) 263-7990.
coming up in our new building, she’s eager to keep learning. “I
want to learn everything - acting, stage managing, fly rails, you
name it -I love it here. It’s accessible for everyone and is such a
great way to make connections and friends. It’s like a giant family
here. Our most recent Gala was a real testament to that. The
support that this community has for the arts is heartwarming. All
over the country, schools and community theatres are cutting back
on their music and art programs, and here we are thriving and
offering free support to students and families. It’s a miracle.”
Thank you, Debra, for taking a leap of faith and having the
courage to try something new here at TNP! It’s been an honor
having you be a part of our community.

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