The Larimer Arts Center, in downtown Palatka, Florida, hosts River City Player's Scarlett-Hill Theater - an intimate venue with a capacity of 71 patrons making it unique and a true live theater experience.
The Crew
Dawn Knipe
Director
Dawn has spent most of her life creating theater as a director, actor, and sometimes clown, developing new works for university theater, offoff-Broadway showcases, and in workshops at HB Studios, the Neighborhood Playhouse, and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. In New York she was the director of the Schimmel Center for the Arts and collaborated with numerous performing artists from the downtown art scene. She is a graduate of Pace University’s theater program, and for several years, she was an active member of Charles Maryan’s Playwright/Directing Workshop. Local directing credits include Home, I’m Darling and Bakersfield Mist for A Classic Theatre in St. Augustine, where she also serves on the Board.
Kasandra Baker
Costuming
Kasandra is the costumer for Scotland Road. This production marks her first show at the Larimer, and she hopes it is the first of many. Kasandra is currently a student at Florida School of the Arts, majoring in Costume Technology, and has worked in theatrical costuming for over five years. Kasandra enjoyed collaborating with a dedicated and talented group of actors and technicians whose creativity and passion brought this production to life. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support and you for supporting theatre and the artists who bring stories alive. Enjoy the show!
Tamar Radandt Larsen
Stage Manager
Tamar is diving into her fourth theatrical production with Scotland Road! Being a part of the River City Players family has been a true highlight for Tamar, bringing constant fun and fresh perspectives into her life. She is honored to support this talented cast and crew and hopes you enjoy the performance.
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Gaye Esperson
Production Manager
Gaye is once again serving as the Production Manager of a play! This one is so unusual and interesting that she wanted to see it develop. She is very much enjoying getting to know more of the RCP participants and helping to make magic on the stage. She has her life partner, Kevin Sharbaugh, to blame for all the time she, and he, spend focusing on the success of River City Players. It’s an exciting time and she hopes you find this play as intriguing as she has.
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Bryan Thompson
Lights
Bryan is the Technical Director for the Jim Pignato Theater here in Palatka. He started acting in theater at 6 years old and moved to television at the age of 15. He picked up lighting and technical in high school and has been doing it ever since. He’s been working with RCP for 4 shows and has been impressed with the quality of the productions and proud to be a part of the experience. He’s looking forward to continuing to work with RCP.​
Andrew Walwik
Projection and Sounds
​Andrew is a 10th grade student at Palatka High School with a strong interest in sound, video, and live production. This is his eighth show with River City Players, where he enjoys working behind the scenes to help bring stories to life on stage. He is currently earning his Private Pilot License and balances his passion for aviation with his work in the performing arts, continually growing his technical and creative skills.
The Cast
Heather Mutchie
playing: The Woman
It’s been 15 years since Dr. Mutchie has graced the stage and she is very excited to be returning as the Woman in Scotland Road with the River City Players. After traveling around the world, she has come back to Northeast Florida to be closer to family, including her new nephew, and to establish her business of providing administrative support to the bereaved. This is her first performance that her Dad, Bill Mutchie, couldn’t attend and he will be missed. She is grateful to her family for always supporting her and hopes to continue to bring roles to life and joy to theater goers.
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Andrena Larsen
playing: shadow cast
Breonna Creighton
playing: shadow cast
Chris Doody
playing: John
Christopher is excited to be back on the Scarlett-Hill Theater’s stage. He previously portrayed Detective Sergent Trotter in the River City Players’ rendition of The Mousetrap. Other plays he performed in with RCP include Ebenezer: A Christmas Play, Barefoot in the Park, and Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some). Chris has also performed at multiple theaters over the years, acquiring a variety of credits along the way. Whether he is on stage or in front of a camera, Chris is grateful for every opportunity to show the world his talents and to his family and friends for supporting his artistic endeavors.
Annie Svetlik
playing: shadow cast
Rich Solana
playing: shadow cast
Courtney Johnson
playing: Halbrech
Courtney Johnson is thrilled to be a part of Scotland Road. Previous stage credits include The Mousetrap, The Dining Room, The Cemetery Club, and Flaming Idiots. When not on stage, she spends her days as a Kindergarten teacher, a role she loves almost as much as her favorite role of all—being a mom. She would like to thank her girls for their constant inspiration, her students for keeping her laughing, and her incredibly supportive husband, Tommy, for always cheering her on.
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Carlisa Solana
playing: shadow cast
Naomi Solana
playing: shadow cast
Terri Castelli
playing: Frances Kittle
​Miss Kittle is a unique character and Terri has enjoyed the challenge of bringing Miss Kittle to life. Terri is a student at The Florida School of the Arts, an animal lover with over 30 pets (on her hobby farm) and currently excessively busy volunteering at The NEW Larimer in an overwhelming desire to make this arts center the best it can be for our community. She is thankful for her patient, loving and understanding husband, Michael. Without his support, her accomplishments in the world of theater and art would be impossible.
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Madisyn Rivera
playing: shadow cast