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There’s always fun to be had at every step of the rehearsal and Before moving to Naples, Marcus taught Shakespeare and
performance process at TNP. During his costume fitting Marcus performance at Union College in Schenectady, New York.
walked in to find the costume shop busy with activity and after “I want to teach some classes here - it makes me so happy when
getting fully outfitted for The Game’s Afoot, he walked into the I see talent in the most unobvious places (i.e. in young kids or
hallway and, as he says, “I was run over by 3 or 4 kids on their way adults who have no acting experience). It’s just so important to
to their Newsies costume fittings, one kid was on his phone and constantly learn and consistently build that (acting) muscle.
looked up at me and just said, ‘You look like Sherlock Holmes.’ I would have all of my students audition for shows that I direct
You may still be wondering why someone who was a paid actor and as a director I would know what I’m going to get. At this point
for so long would volunteer their time to rehearse and perform in my life, it’s time to give back and pass the baton to the next
at their local theatre. “I’m not doing this for money or upward generation.”
mobility, I’m doing this for two reasons: company and community. Overall, Marcus is thrilled to join his fellow volunteers on stage
One thing I’ve always loved is the concept of a company, especially at The Naples Players. “I’m just blown away and super impressed.
in theatre. It’s a craft that we learn from those who have mastered Bryce’s vision for the growth of the theatre - how can you not
it and we have to do it over and over again to get good at it. To want to be a part of it?! I’m so honored to be a part of the level of
be frank, most people don’t get that opportunity. One thing I dedication on and off stage” TNP is always delighted to have new
love about TNP is that it harkens back to this old school idea volunteers join the fun. We are thrilled to have Marcus in
of company - people who are on stage constantly. They are the The Game’s Afoot!
fiber of the theatre and they recreate an intimacy that cannot be Interested in volunteering?
faked. In the ‘professional’ world, a lot of times you’re watching There are abundant opportunities at The Naples Players!
two people who barely know each other and they’re going to hedge Volunteers have options to commit to time frames ranging from 2.5 to
and we realize what we’re seeing isn’t real. There’s something that 5.5 weeks. TNP volunteers are also wearing masks in the building to
happens in a company that’s magic and TNP is actually a company ensure everyone stays safe and healthy.
with all of these artists who are compelled to the stage. And, who For more information, please contact Pamela Larkin Caruso at
is the theatre for if not the community?” plarkincaruso@naplesplayers.org or 239 434 7340 ext. 104.

Call the box office today at 239.263.7990 or go to Naplesplayers.org for tickets.

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