Tampa Bay Chapter: Alumni Playhouse

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2020 Goblins and the Gravedigger

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Production
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Cast / Crew

Production

Author - Kenneth "Tack" Chumbley

Chumbley has enjoyed international success with his writings. Recently, this very show “The Goblins and the Grave-digger” was recorded by a cast in Ireland and was broadcast in eight countries on three continents over the Christmas holiday. It had a tremendous response. The radio script now being performed by the Tampa Bay Booster’s Alumni Playhouse won the Moondance International Film Festival radio play award for 2019 and the California International Shorts Film Festival award for 2019. It was one of the selections from around the world made by the UK International Radio Drama Festival 2020, which was wiped out by the virus. Chumbley has been asked to resubmit the show for 2021.

“I’m an FC grad, class of 73. Have preached for over 40 years, and started writing children’s stories about 10 years ago. My story The Green Children was the 2017 Literary Classics children’s storybook of the year. At the suggestion of another FC alumnus, I turned the story into a two-act musical, which has been produced in the US and Ireland.

I live where I’m from in east central IL, preach for a small church in a farming community, and am honored and so happy that the Tampa Bay chapter is doing my goblins show.”

Cast

Benjamin Payne, "Neal Barrington"

Voicing: Mr. Wardle, Gabriel Grub’s Father, Cockney #1

Benjamin Payne is an FC alum (‘99) and a former professor in the Music Dept (‘06 – ‘15). He has participated in many FC and alumni productions in various capacities: actor, director, music director, and pianist. His current day job is in the corporate office for Publix Supermarkets as a business analyst. His wife is Amanda Payne, and Bryce, Josiah and Ruby are their children.  

Daniel P Fite, "Reginald Archibald Potter, aka. Reginald P"

Voicing: The Goblin, Mr. Pickwick, Deacon #1, Husband #1, Patron #1, New Sexton

Although not an alumni of Florida College, Daniel P. Fite has been a longtime supporter and benefactor.  He served as a counselor and instructor of Magic and Sleight of Hand at Florida FC Camp for over ten years.  Daniel P., as he is known, has been a performing magician for over forty years.  His Tampa area performances include several events at the Florida State Fair, school shows (including Florida College Academy), and hundreds of birthday parties and family get-togethers over the years.His most recent performance for Florida College was his lecture/ show called “The Museum Of Modern Day Magic”, which illustrated the history of modern-day magic for the Life Enrichment Series of 2018.  His areas of expertise these days are performing at wedding receptions, and street and close-up magic at local restaurants in the Tampa Bay area.

 
Daniel P. Fite and his lovely wife Cindy have been married for over 36 years.  Both of their grown children have attended Florida College over the years.  He has also served for many years as Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 120, that met at Florida College Academy.

Edwin Crozier, "Walter "Mitty" Frederick"

Voicing: Gabriel Grub, Young Gabriel, Deacon #2, Cockney #2, Husband #2, Patron #2

 Edwin, though a graduate of the University of North Alabama, has been a friend of Florida College for years. He has been involved in the Hutchinson Bell in both the Tampa area and in Indianapolis, having been president of both local chapters. Additionally, he is a holiday play veteran. Over the last three years, he has played radio voice talent “Jazzbo” who voiced characters in both “It’s A Wonderful Life” and “A Christmas Carol.” Edwin has been involved in other theatrical events connected to Florida College. He was Andrew McNair in the most recent FC Alumni production of “1776.” He played Harry Harrington, friend to C.S. Lewis, in both of the recent showings of “Shadowlands.” 
In real life, Edwin is married to Marita (Bobbitt) Crozier, an FC Alum class of 1993. He is father to Tessa Marchetta, FC Alum class of 2020, Ethan, current FC student, Ryan, and Trina. He works as a minister and evangelist among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue in Lutz, Florida. Both of his FC student children have benefited from scholarships provided by the Tampa Bay Local Chapter of the Hutchinson Bell. He wants to shout out a very special thank you to every one of you whose donations and support have helped his children attend Florida College. Don’t forget, he has two more children so hit that donate button and help them and others out as well.  

Trina Crozier, "Sally Beauregard"

Voicing: Small Goblin, Gabriel Grub’s Mother, Wife #1, Wife #2, Villager

Trina Crozier is daughter of 1993 FC Alum Marita (Bobbitt) Crozier and former Tampa Bay Local Chapter President Edwin Crozier (also one of this year’s cast members). Though one of our youngest cast members, she is still a veteran holiday player, participating in last year’s “A Christmas Carol.” She started her acting hobby with the Broadway Comes to Camp musicals that take place on FC’s campus each summer. She has been seen in “My Fair Lady” and “Kiss Me Kate.” Trina is very excited for this opportunity because it helps her start out on her career goal 
of becoming a professional voice actor. Though she is only 13 now, she plans to attend Florida College in a few years and very much appreciates all your support for the Hutchinson Bell and FC.  

Amanda Payne, "Eleanor Adair"

Voicing: Mrs. Wardle, Ben’s Mother

Amanda Payne is an FC alum (‘99, ‘01) and was in the first graduating class for the Elementary Education degree. After teaching in private and public school settings, she had three children and became a full-time domestic engineer and homeschool teacher. She was active in music and theater at FC and directed multiple alumni productions in the early 2000’s.  
Introducing

Bryce Payne, "Isaiah Knox"

Voicing Benjamin Britain

Josiah Payne, "Isaac Knox"
Ruby Payne, "Ingrid Knox"

Voicing the “Goblings”

Bryce (11), Josiah (9) and Ruby (7) Payne make their acting debut in this production. They bring their love of story and of the dramatic to the microphone. Their favorite activities include legos, reading, baseball, ballet, wrestling with Dad, piano and swimming.   

Crew

Director/Producer:
Audrey Moyer

Producer:
Edwin Crozier

Recording:
Engineer – Audrey Moyer
Effects – Karalynn Kieffer
Foley Lead – Derek Carley
Foley Assistant – Marita Crozier
Foley Assistant – Hailey Rose
Foley Assistant – Titus Johnson

Production:
Audio Mastering – Luke Moyer
Video Designer – Hannah Teel
Score – Benjamin Payne
Commercials – Ralph Walker
Jingles – Benjamin Payne
Artist – Hannah Teel
Artist – Jennifer Watson
Artist – Audrey Moyer

Marketing:
Florida College – Stephen Ladd
Video Livestream – Luke Moyer
Graphic Design – Hannah Teel
Facebook – Rebecca Murrell
Photographer – Hannah Teel

Additional Recording:
Engineer – Luke Moyer
Singer – Doy Moyer
Singer – Laurie Moyer
Singer – Caitlin Moyer
Singer – Audrey Moyer
Singer – Luke Moyer

Thank-you to:
Modern Signs and Graphics for printing the FC roadside banner

Luke Moyer for mastering the audio and website

Florida College for venue space and equipment to rehearse and record