Springfield Little Theatre | 2020–2021 Season

The Judy Springfield Little Theatre's season is back with a bang.

Plus, it's time to discover how The Judy is changing the way audiences and Springfield's art scene enjoy SLT.

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Table of Contents Backstage 9 SPOTLIGHT

If you love SLT's mainstage shows but crave some more adult-friendly material, you will love this new series.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

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OFFSTAGE

Join in on the Action!

Actor Lucas Grabeel got his start with SLT, then made it big with High School Musical. Now he talks about his time at The Landers and how SLT helped thrust him into his career.

FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BETH DOMANN

SLT is so much more than a theater company. Learn how SLT is expanding its reach into the classroom, summer camps and local arts scene.

Feature 17 THE JUDY

The Judy opened as SLT's new education building, but it's become so much more. Peek inside this historic building to meet the artists, performers and teachers who now call The Judy home.

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HOW TO GIVE

Have you ever wondered where your money goes when you see a SLT show?

We break down those dollars to see how your ticket supports the theater.

The Landers Theatre 311 E. Walnut Avenue Springfield, MO 65806 Box Office: (417) 869-1334 PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tom Everett VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Travis Liles

Photo by Brandon Alms

VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bill Mitchell EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Beth Domann EDUCATION DIRECTOR Lorianne Dunn

LIGHTING AND SOUND DESIGNER /TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Jamie Bower COSTUME DESIGNER Ginny Herfkens CREATIVE DIRECTOR Eli Cunningham YOUTH PROGRAMS DIRECTOR Zoe Zelonky EDUCATION OUTREACH SPECIALIST Kaleb Norman DIRECTOR OF SALES Becky Overend

BUSINESS MANAGER Angela Peabody

DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER RELATIONS Karen Richter

SET DESIGNER/ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR John R. “Chuck” Roger

LEAD EDUCATION REGISTRAR Tonya Forbes

Curtain Speech 22 LISTINGS

Meet all the local businesses and supporters who help make Springfield Little Theatre possible each season.

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Our 86th Season starts this year, plus it's our 50th anniversary of owning The Landers Theatre! It’s time to celebrate our history and the forward thinking of past boards and our present board for the vision they have held for 86 years of SLT history.

In 1970 as the SLT board was looking for a permanent venue, they fi nally settled on The Landers Theatre. This was the only building in town that was built as a legit theater. After the price was negotiated down to $100,000, which by the way, was the same amount it cost to build in 1909, The Landers fi nally belonged to Springfield Little Theatre. The two men who secured the loan that made this possible were Virgil Anderson and Larry Ollis, and we are forever grateful for their faith in SLT as an organization and for seeing The Landers as being the right home for us. To say we couldn't have done it without them is an understatement. Thanks, you two, for your vision and trust.

Since the world has changed due to the pandemic, we have adjusted our season and our shows to protect the safety of our patrons. We are starting the season with smaller cast shows and then building to larger casts as the season continues. I’m excited about presenting shows never seen on The Landers stage. We have a great season, including The Last Five Years, Forbidden Broadway, Clue The Musical and Shout The Mod Musical!, The Sound of Music, Willy Wonka Jr. and more. Plus, we will be streaming Forbidden Broadway, Clue, It’s A Wonderful Life, Sound of Music and Shout! So now you can watch these shows from your home.

I hope you enjoy the season and continue supporting your community theater and the arts.

All my best, Beth Domann Executive Director Springfield Little Theatre

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Backstage

Off Broadway and Off Stage SLT IS BRINGING SOME SPICIER SHOWS TO LIFE OUTSIDE OF THE LANDERS THEATRE. Springfield Little Theatre has a hidden gem of a series you should check out once COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. What’s the name? It doesn’t have one yet. Where are shows located? All over town! What kinds of shows can you expect? Let’s just say this: If you could picture Liza Minnelli sashaying across the stage, then it’s the perfect kind of show for this series, which came about almost by accident.

“It really was more accidental,” says Joshua David Smith. Like most of the crew at Springfield Little Theatre, Smith wears many hats. He’s performed in countless mainstage shows, he is on the theater’s Associate Board for young professionals, and he’s directed two off-stage performances in this series. As Smith tells it, the series got its start in 2018 when SLT was gearing up to perform a production of Tony and Tina’s Wedding. “It’s a very interactive and immersive show,” Smith says. The production ended up at The Old Glass Place in downtown Springfield where cast members could ditch the typical stage and perform the show amidst the audience.

“It went over very well,” Smith says, and the rest, as they say, is history—albeit a short history since the series only began two years ago and is currently on hold during COVID. Last year, SLT added two of these off-site shows to its lineup including Cabaret and The Awesome 80s Prom—also held at The Old Glass Place. “It’s very different than what people are used to at Landers,” Smith says. “The shows are more casual, and we can put on cabaret-style shows that are a mix of concert and musical.” That means between numbers, you don’t have to slink down the aisle to visit the bar. You can hop right up and get a drink without interrupting the performance.

When the cast brought Cabaret to life, Smith says the mysterious MC took full advantage of the change in atmosphere and interacted with the audience throughout the show, which was held at Nathan P. Murphy’s—one of Smith’s favorite off-theater venues. “These shows are often improv-oriented,” he says. “It gives our cast the opportunity to work on those skills and be more engaging with the audience and the piece itself.”

As for the type of shows you’re likely to see in this series, Smith says they’re “a little spicy.” Last fall, the team performed Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Gillioz Theatre, and Smith has a long list of shows he’d love to add to the lineup. Typically, these shows have a smaller cast than the regular mainstage productions and can be brought to life with a smaller budget since most of the scene relies on the venue itself, which is half the fun. Now all Smith and the rest of the team need is a name for the series.

Pro Tips

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THE TEAM AT SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE SHARE THEIR INSIDE TIPS ON WHERE TO SIT AND WHO TO BRING TO THE SHOW. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SEAT IN THE THEATER? “AA105! First row, center of the balcony. When I’m directing, I like to watch the final rehearsal from this seat, so I can get a fully immersive experience. I can see everybody. It’s great sound, and I just love it!”

—Zoe Zelonky, Youth Programs Director WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT DURING A SHOW? “I loved when Peter Pan flew

through the window of the Darling’s nursery sprinkling fairy dust. In that moment, I was filled with love of the theater and was so happy to share that magical moment with the rest of the audience.”

—Tonya Forbes, Lead Education Registrar “As an actor, I love it when the curtain rises for the first time.

You can hear the audience shift in their seats. Sometimes you even hear gasps as the sets, cos-

tumes and lighting are revealed.

It’s a magical moment that’s like, ʼLet’s go!ʼ” —Eli Cunningham, Creative Director WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT BEFORE ATTENDING A SHOW? “The Greek Belly! Anything with the spicy garlic sauce. (Another reason for sitting in seat L11 where there’s plenty of room between you and your neighbor!)”

—Angela Peabody, Business Manager

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE PERSON TO ATTEND A SHOW WITH? “My grandsons since it is so wonderful to see things through their eyes. And they are such great dates.”

—Ginny Herfkens, Costume Designer “My girls. I will never forget the first time I took my girls to a show at SLT. It was Beauty and The Beast, and Amber was 5 years old. I was so afraid she

would misbehave and not sit still through the show. But from the minute the curtain lifted, her eyes were glued to the stage.

After the two-hour show, she just looked at me and was so sad it was over. Through the years, I have seen many shows with my girls or watched my girls on stage. It has been such a big part of our lives.”

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Life on the Stage

Photo courtesy Lucas Grabeel

LUCAS GRABEEL BROKE ONTO THE SCENE IN HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, BUT HE GOT HIS START WITH SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE. NOW THIS 417-LAND NATIVE IS LOOKING BACK, DIGGING UP MEMORIES AND CELEBRATING THE ROLE SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE PLAYED IN HIS CAREER.

Playbill: How were you introduced to SLT? Lucas Grabeel:When I was in middle school, Beth Domann came to my school to talk about acting for Career Day. She was so funny and engaging, I was instantly hooked. I immediately signed up for improv and acting classes at the theater and shortly thereafter joined Y.E.S. Troupe.

Playbill: Had you ever danced before this?

L.G.: No! I walked into the first day of rehearsals coming straight from football practice, and I still had my pads on. Everyone was doing a big Grease dance medley and all seemed to know what they were doing. I was a fish out of water, but I loved it. It was a turning point in my life.

Playbill: What changed for you after that?

L.G.: Performing at The Landers introduced me to a new world of creativity, culture and the discipline of many arts. I was embraced by a family of like-minded people where I felt safe to be myself and learn from others. Mick Denniston and Beth Domann were integral in my personal journey, and played a huge role in where I am today.

Playbill: How did they influence your life on stage?

L.G.: The biggest thing is the trust they had in us at such a young age. They said, “You decide how you want to learn and how you want to utilize this

space.” As a kid, it’s hard to get respect and trust from adults. We learned patience, collaboration and leadership.

Playbill: That must have been exciting but also scary as a kid to have that kind of responsibility.

L.G.: Yes, it was often scary for sure, like when Y.E.S. Troupe would perform at Cider Days or Artsfest. We made hideous animal balloons, painted faces on crying children, and then performed improv on a truck bed stage to a fleeting audience just strolling by... If that doesn't teach you humility and projection, I don't know what does.

Playbill: What were Beth and Mick like as leaders?

L.G.: Beth was the fun, kooky leader, but Mick was mysterious.

I saw some people make him mad by not being professional.

That instilled in me a desire to have a strong work ethic. He pulled me aside at the end of doing Oliver and told me he’d seen a lot of kids come through the theater, and he thought I had it.

That was such a needed boost of confidence.

Playbill: What were some of your most memorable moments at SLT? L.G.: Honestly, there are too many to count. My time at SLT was filled with moments I will never forget. Performing in shows, working backstage, chasing ghosts and, of course, all of the hilarious moments in Y.E.S. Troupe.

Playbill: Was there ever a moment when you felt you had failed on stage?

L.G.: I’m not sure if this was my fault, but one night I had a nosebleed during one of my solos in Starmites. I was cupping blood in one hand as I was trying to sing and keep it off my costume.

Playbill: Most people know you from High School Musical, but you also do several voices on Family Guy. So is comedy a big part of your focus?

L.G.: I was actually pursuing writing/performing standup right before the COVID-19 pandemic. As I was writing and preparing, many memories of bombing onstage with YES Troupe in our Cider Days Improv shows came flooding back. I think I’m ready for anything.

Donor Darlings WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST MEMORY AT SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE?

High School Musical “The first show I vividly remember seeing was High School Musical! Before the show they played a video of Lucas Grabeel, who played Ryan in the movie, welcoming us to the theater!”

—Sophia Thompson Steel Magnolias “The first show I saw was Steel Magnolias in 2003. The characters Ouiser and Clairee cracked each other up during a particularly funny scene and couldn’t get it back together for a while.

The audience and I cracked up along with them! It was then that I decided I needed to join this theater. I auditioned and got a role in You Can’t Take it With You in the 2004–2005 season. It’s been 16 wonderful years, and I couldn’t love this theater more.”

—Marni Erwin It's a Wonderful Life “It’s a Wonderful Life in, I believe, 2003. We sat in the balcony, and my youngest daughter was transfixed. She went on to become a trouper years later.”

—Cynthia Tay The Wizard of Oz “In 1975, I was in second grade and saw The Wizard of Oz. I still remember the Wicked Witch melting into the stage and all that remained was her pointy hat and cape. How was it possible? Back then, the cast was always out in the lobby in character after shows too. I loved that part as a kid. It was like meeting someone from another land.”

—Kara DeBacker

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Backstage

Bite-Sized Review FROM THE SLT DIRECTORS

WILLY WONKA “Willy Wonka is a world filled with possibilities. All it takes is pure imagination.”

—Zoe Zelonky

Spreading the Love IT’S HARD TO NOT FALL IN LOVE WITH THE LANDERS THEATRE, BUT SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE’S REACH GOES BEYOND THE MAINSTAGE. IT’S TEAMING UP WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO BRING THE JOY OF SLT OFF STAGE AND INTO 417-LAND.

Springfield Public Schools ARTS INTEGRATION

Age Group: Kindergarten and first grade Cast and Production: As part of SLT’s Arts Integration program, SLT heads to a different classroom each week and engages students on subjects ranging from wildlife to the planets through movement and theater. Wilder Elementary holds the title for longest running participant in the program.

ARTS ACCESS PROGRAM

Age Group: Third grade Cast and Production: Over six weeks, SLT invites third graders into The Judy to learn and perform a production presented to family and friends. Each year, three schools are selected and cast as different roles. In last year’s production of The Jungle Book, one class was the trees, and another was cast as the elephants.

SLT ON WHEELS

Age Group: Kindergarten–Fifth grade Cast and Production: Each year, SLT loads up its youth school touring company and takes its show on the road to perform for area elementary students. The company chooses one show each year, and then essentially goes on a local tour where the audience is a sea of eager elementary students.

Photo by Brandon Alms

LITERATURE TO LIFE

Age Group: Fourth grade Cast and Production: Every season, SLT partners with SPS PTA Council to present a free performance of a full-scale musical to SPS fourth graders. The 3,000 students are bussed to The Landers for the showings and receive Activity Packets to encourage more exploration of the subject from the show.

Springfield Regional Arts Council GROWING UP IN THE ARTS

Age Group: Pre-K through high school Cast and Production: SRAC is on a mission to bring art to Springfield’s under-served youth.

As part of Growing Up In The Arts, SRAC has teamed up with Harmony House, The Dream Academy, Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield and, of course, SLT to fulfill this year-long effort. Now, SRAC and SLT head into the community to teach improv and dance and bring students to Landers to see a show.

Camp Barnabas THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR CAMP

Age Group: All ages Cast and Production: This is a four-day musical workshop where campers get to immerse themselves in a musical. After those four days, 32 campers perform for family and friends. The program typically runs the first week of summer, and each camper is paired with an SLT trouper, which means campers get to perform right alongside the SLT cast.

BARNABAS PREP

Age Group: High Schoolers Cast and Production: Down in Branson, Barnabas Prep and SLT put on the high school’s annual production. Last year, Kaleb Norman, SLT Education Specialist, directed the school’s performance of A Seuss Experience.

“I took the tales from the book and created a whole production including costumes and set pieces,” he says. This year’s production had just two weeks to go before opening day when the program was canceled due to COVID-19.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL “I love that this show is about finding your power and standing up to bullies.”

—Beth Domann SHOUT! “This show has everyone dancing.

I love everything about this musical—the energy and all of that groovy choreography!”

—Josh Inmon SOUND OF MUSIC “Sound of Music speaks to all of us on so many levels: love of family, fear of the unknown, dark political undercurrents, soaring orchestral music, strength of faith and tests of courage.”

—Chuck Rogers IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE “The heartwarming classic is brought to life set in a 1940s radio station's holiday broadcast.

So it's a show within a show.”

—Jamie Bower CLUE THE MUSICAL “The cast is packed with SLT veterans who have the ferocity required to bring these over-thetop board game villains to life.”

—Eli Cunningham FORBIDDEN BROADWAY "It's the music you know, the characters you love from 24+ shows, 15 wigs, 45 characters, 4 actors and 525,600 laughs!"

—Joshua David Smith CHICAGO "Chicago brings to the stage the world of crime, sex and sensationalism made for a night of adult entertainment. Come enjoy the razzle dazzle."

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Growth Spurt I

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JUST ONE YEAR AFTER TAKING OWNERSHIP OF ITS EDUCATION BUILDING, SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE HAS OPENED THE DOORS TO A WHOLE NEW CLASS OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

t's time to meet Judy—or rather, The Judy. Like so many other characters at Springfield Little Theatre, The Judy is colorful, vibrant and full of energy.

So who is Judy? Well, Judy is the name of Springfield Little Theatre’s new education building, and if you’re already a regular of SLT shows and events, you probably remember hearing about her.

For the last year, SLT has been deep in the midst of fundraising for its Next Stage Campaign. Its ambitious $5 million goal covered everything from creating an endowment to restoring the historic Landers Theatre. It also dedicated $1.5 million to the purchase and renovation of the McDaniel School where the theater operates its educational programs.

So when the C.W. Titus Foundation gifted SLT with a $1 million donation, the McDaniel building was officially renamed The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre. Now, it’s best known as The Judy.

The idea to move its education programs outside the hallowed halls of The Landers Theatre has long been in the works. “We simply ran out of space at The Landers,” says Lorianne Dunn, Education Director at SLT. Dunn had actually already been using other spaces around town for rehearsals and performances, including churches and Wilder Elementary. “Having a dedicated education building for SLT was a dream,” she says. The McDaniel building had caught her eye almost 17 years ago. It was historic and impressive and not in the theater’s budget at the time.

Then a few years ago, the building’s owner was ready to sell, and SLT entered a one-year lease agreement. It gave Dunn and the board of directors the chance to test run the space—they fell in love. “It’s built in 1908, and the architect who built the McDaniel building also built The Landers,” Dunn says. “There’s a reason it feels so connected. That beautiful architecture is really in sync with our beloved Landers, and it provides all the space we wanted.”

Barely one year later, The Judy has become the official home for SLT’s education program.

Each day, hundreds of kids traipse through its renovated halls to perform, rehearse or study.

But they’re not the only ones making good use of The Judy. When the theater took ownership of the building, it knew it had an opportunity to collaborate with community partners in a whole new way. Now private music teachers host lessons out of The Judy; Springfield Regional Opera rehearses there and Grupo Latinamericano uses its tap studio for weekly practice at The Judy. The list of ways SLT has opened its arms and the doors of The Judy is growing, so here’s a snapshot of how The Judy has become a creative retreat for just a few of those local collaborators.

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Private Music Lessons Hoover Music was a staple of Springfield’s music community for 107 years before it closed shop in 2020. Andrew Bishko had taught music lessons there for 15 years, so when the store shuttered in January, he needed to find a new space to continue lessons.

“I had this idea that I wanted to collaborate with another arts organization and had thought about SLT,” he says. But before Bishko even had the chance to reach out to SLT, Creative Director Eli Cunningham called him and suggested a partnership.

“What really impressed me was how dynamic the education program is,” Bishko says. “They have a creative,

can-do attitude, and that lines up with my teaching philosophy.”

Bishko teaches piano, flute, accordion, saxophone, harmonica and native American flute just to name a few, and while he teaches the sight-reading style of lessons, his love is teaching students how to learn by ear. “We’re learning to play the piano the way you write songs,” he says. That means learning chords, so you can hear a song and recreate.

Now, Bishko and two other music teachers from Hoover rent space at The Judy where they host their music lessons. Bishko says it’s just phase one of his plan to collaborate with SLT.

Similar to the growing pains SLT’s education program was facing before moving into The Judy, SRO has been on the hunt for the perfect rehearsal space.

It has used dance studios and churches, but in the end the opera needed a spot large enough to house the orchestra, choir and cast and one that ideally had parking. The Judy was perfect.

“There are kids everywhere,” says Sean Spyres, Administrative Manager/ Education Director at SRO. “There’s nothing like it in town. It’s chaotic… in a good way. You can’t really describe it until you’re there on a day

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when the kids are there and classes are in session. There’s an energy inside The Judy that Spyres loves, and in exchange for letting SRO use the space for rehearsals, Spyres teaches voice lessons at SLT. It’s a partnership that has worked out well for everyone, even the kids who get to hear their first bit of opera just as they walk through the halls.

“These kids get to be around a voice that’s big and loud,” Spyres says. “To be in that space and be able to make noise in the hallways and have kids be around that… you can feel the presence of voice. That’s why I wanted to be there.”

Photos by Brandon Alms, courtesy Andrew Bishko

Springfield Regional Opera

Spring Vegas Sketch Show Shannon Sherrow has a closet full of wigs and costumes, and now, she has a stage to call home at The Judy. Sherrow is the creator and executive director of Spring Vegas Sketch Show. If you’ve never been to a show, here’s how it works. Each show features 15 sketch comedies that run back-to-back with a mix of parody, characters and local news updates. Sherrow got the show off the ground in August 2018, and it’s now in its second season.

After the first year, the show outgrew its original home, and then Sherrow moved it to a stage at The Judy. She wanted an intimate setting where improv and comedy could thrive, and she needed a quiet rehearsal space to prepare for shows. She found both when she partnered with SLT and moved her comedy show to The Judy.

“We seat 54 people at our shows and sell out every time,” she says. Even on a bigger stage at The Judy, Spring Vegas Sketch Show grew and grew. Now, it’s upgraded to a much bigger stage, but it’s home base has not changed.

“I love the idea of The Judy not only for the education purposes but for the community aspect and what it’s growing into,” Sherrow says. “It’s a space for artists where they can try out new things and stretch their voice.”

So far, Sherrow and her team are hosting shows on the fourth Saturday of the month. Even better, when you buy a ticket to the show, half of the box office sales goes back into SLT’s education department programming. To learn more about upcoming shows, visit springvegassketchshow.com.

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Academy of Fine & Performing Arts “I’ve always said this is a dream come true,” -Lorianne Dunn

Drumroll please! After years of dreaming and planning, SLT is launching a charter school in collaboration with Springfield Public Schools. Naturally, the new school is focused on the performing arts, and it will be located inside The Judy.

The new program has been dubbed the Academy of Fine and Performing Arts, and the new charter school will welcome 50 fifth graders selected through a lottery system and two Springfield Public School teachers.

“I’ve always said this is a dream come true,” says Lorianne Dunn, education director at Springfield Little Theatre.

Now, through the charter school, SLT’s education program can welcome students who are interested in a more immersive artistic learning experience. Two new classrooms are set up on the second floor of The Judy, and students approach learning with a special focus on fine arts and performing arts. Curriculum includes a mix of dance, vocals, drama, visual arts and performance art.

And while the colorful classrooms might look like your everyday elementary school, these 50 students have access to all of the stages, practice rooms, rehearsal spaces and creative getaways inside The Judy.

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Where Your Money Goes HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES WHEN YOU BUY A TICKET TO A SLT SHOW? WELL, WE HAVE THE ANSWERS, AND THEY MIGHT SURPRISE YOU.

$6 5 ,0 0 0 ON PRODUC TION The average cost of producing an SLT musical runs between $60,000 and $70,000, and the theater puts on at least six or seven musicals each season, not to mention the plays and immersive events it also produces.. The largest expense by far is purchasing the rights to the show, which can often cost $25,000. To bring Frozen Jr. to the stage, SLT paid $11,350. But the most expensive show to-date was Grease, which cost $39,500 just for royalties.

$ 3 ,0 0 0 ON SE TS Once the rights to a show have been secured, the team can start planning and assembling the set, which costs $3,000 per show on average. Chuck Rogers takes the lead in this role, and is a master at working on a tight budget. “He will stretch a budget unlike anybody I’ve ever seen,” Overend says. “If you look at a set, you’ll see it will be pieces from a show from four years ago.” That’s because Rogers uses as many pieces and materials as he can find in house. He often deconstructs sets once a show is over just to reuse the lumber in future shows. But SLT isn’t just good at pinching its pennies. It’s also found a way to bring in a little extra cash through its sets. Sets for popular shows including Frozen Jr., can be rented out to other regional theaters, schools and community theaters.

$ 10 0 ON E ACH COS TUME Just like sets, costumes can be pricey. “We might spend $100 per costume,” Overend says. “And just think, an actor might have five costumes in one show.” That comes out to $500 for a wardrobe for just one actor. But similar to sets, costumes can be rented out. In fact, SLT rents its costumes to theaters and schools across the country. Overend calls it SLT’s in-house rental company. “We even build costumes for rental packages,” she says. “There are around 20 shows that we have the full costume packages for.” Renting out its costumes has become such a reliable revenue stream, the theater plans to increase its costume rental business.

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$ 4 ,0 0 0 ON ADVERTISING PER SHOW It should come as no shock that a chunk of each show’s budget is dedicated to advertising, but it might surprise you to learn that SLT spends roughly $4,000 on marketing each show. The more popular the show, the less the theater spends on ads, but for those unique shows that maybe don’t have the siren call of Broadway, the theater has to get the word out. The bigger challenge, as Overend explains, is that most people wait until the last minute to purchase tickets. That means Overend and the SLT team have to carefully plan how far out they start advertising shows. If they runs the ads too early, they risk losing people’s interest closer to opening night. That’s where the theater’s social media comes in handy. SLT’s Instagram and Facebook pages are the best way to get word about which shows are coming down the pipeline. You can find them online at facebook.com/SpfldTheatre and @spfldtheatre “It’s also where you’ll get to know our cast and crew,” Overend says. “It’s where we showcase our personality.” To offset the cost of advertising, SLT creates media partnerships where it can run ads in exchange for giving that media outlet recognition during the lifetime of a show. To learn about the theater’s media partners, call Overend at 417-869-3869.

NEED A DISCOUNT? If that $32 ticket price still seems steep, Overend understands. It’s why the theater has created package discounts that can save you money on each ticket. There are discounts for group tickets and even Flex Pass packages that allow you to buy a block of tickets and pick which shows you attend.

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“When you buy that ticket, you’re not just buying a ticket.

You’re investing in your local arts community.”

As a nonprofit, Springfield Little Theatre dedicates a good chunk of time to talking and thinking about money.

There are fundraisers, sponsors, donors and season ticket holders. There are shows to produce, rights to purchase and building repairs to make.

And all for the low, low cost of… You might actually be surprised at how costly it is to run a community theater, even a nonprofit community theater.

“Even just batteries cost us around $1,000 a season,” says Becky Overend, Director of Sales at SLT. “We spend $40 on batteries for every weekend of a performance, and around $4,000 a month in utilities.”

BECKY OVEREND To cover those expenses, the average ticket for an adult attending a SLT performance ranges from $28 to $32. Overend is here to fill you in on where that $32 goes once you hand it over at the box office.

“Here’s how I see it,” she says. “When you buy that ticket, you’re not just buying a ticket. You’re investing in your local arts community.” That’s because that $30 only covers about 44% of what it costs to bring a show to life. The remaining 56% is covered by donations and sponsors, but your $30 helps SLT design and assemble costumes, build sets and even pay the box office staff. As a nonprofit, SLT ticket prices aren’t used to line anyone’s pocket. “That money goes right back into the building you’re sitting in,” Overend says. “We do our very best to create the magic that people want to see and we invest in our community and hope they'll support us in return.”

To give a better idea of just how costly a SLT show is to bring to life, Overend has broken down the major expenses.

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Patron Members Thank you so much to our Patron Members who have pledged their support and commitment to Springfield Little Theatre for the 2020-2021 season with a subscription to attend all shows and an additional donation above and beyond the cost of their ticket package. We are so grateful for their support!

PRODUCER LEVEL Ben & Lori Lampert EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEVEL Ross Ausburn DIRECTOR LEVEL Linda & Doug Roller ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LEVEL Rita & Al Garcia Dennis & Kathy Sheppard

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ACTOR LEVEL Larry & Sharon Billingsley David & Linda Brown Keri Clayton Laura & Walter Cowart Nanette Crighton Dale Crutcher Ed & Vickie Donnell

SUSTAINER LEVEL Janet and Jim Anderson Rob & Sally Baird Marilyn & Don Bracy

Terry & Michelle Breazeale BrownTown Homes Real Estate Mike & Becky Brown Dr. Rebecca Burrell G.W. Kauffmann & L. S. Cameron Steve Kronberger & Missy Coller Jerry W. Dorris Ruth Ann Gold Mark Grimm MD Ellen and Jeff Hammock Steve Kelly Chris & Bryan Magers Concha Marbut Joyce Mckee Debbi Miller Linda Overend Betty & Todd Parnell Norene Rinker Randy Russell Grace Schroff Ruth Seboldt Clark & Karen Selby Krystal and Luke Simon Yates & Janet Trotter Kathryn Twibell Ms Lesa L. Wood Nancy Wood

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSOCIATE BOARD SLT GUILD TAKE-A-SEAT CAMPAIGN STAR CAMPAIGN

MEMBERSHIPS For information on Patron Membership, contact the Box Office

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STAGE MANAGER LEVEL Morris Dock & Becky Overend Robert & Debbie Eckert II Betsy and Jack Stack Mark & Mary Walker

John & Cyd Everett Mary Belle Graham Esterly, Schneider, & Associates Inc. Cynthia F Hollander Todd & Amy Ingham Susie Koerble Andy and Cindy Lear Travis & Madeline Liles Martha & G.R. Lowe Gordon McAfee Bill & Charlene Mitchell Barbara A. Parker Harold & Jean Quellhorst Mike & Janet Rand Jon and Kathy Risdal Becky & Emmett Sawyer Jim & Debbie Stewart Michael & Suzanne Thomas Dr. Carol J. Maples Gina Wyckoff Drew Spencer Kathy & Bill Love

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As our advisors, planners and biggest supporters, the SLT Board of Directors is a committed group of community leaders who work tirelessly on behalf of all of us: theater attendees, funders and the community as a whole. They give generously of their talents, finances and time to ensure that our community theater continues to thrive.

Morris Dock

PRESIDENT Tom Everett

Adlai Groves

1ST VICE PRESIDENT Travis Liles

Linda Overend

2ND VICE PRESIDENT Bill Mitchell

Randy Russell

TREASURER Steve Kelly

Drew Spencer

Melissa Higbie

Associate Board of Directors Inviting and engaging young professionals in our community with the theater is a necessary step in developing the next generation of theater supporters and participants. Our Associate Board is a group entirely made up of young professionals who have a passion for growing the arts in our community and who are dedicated to spreading the word throughout their networks. They create opportunities throughout the season to engage other young professionals through our performances and special events, including Curtains & Corks. They give generously of their time and volunteer in a variety of areas with the theater.

Linda Roller Luke Simon Gene Summers Michael Thomas

SECRETARY Linda Roller

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Shawn Gallagher

Jhasmine Watson

PRESIDENT

Alex Sheppard

Sarah Jenkins

Alexis Sparks

VICE PRESIDENT

Amy Lynne Sorenson

Erik Kiser

Austen McGranahan

Jennifer Russell

Bethany Bell

Joshua David Smith

Candice HopperOwrey

Kalene Jochems

Chris Burros Daniel Bush

Dusty Reasons Thomas Emily Letterman Haley Tyson Williams

Kathleen Hains Kensley Hansen Lauren Mustoe

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PAST PRESIDENT Jeff Hammock

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"Please join our Guild for learning and fun, To discover just what can be done. Promoting Little Theatre is our aim, We’re not after riches or fame. We try to help in live theater’s game. Our monthly creative arts programs help us soar, While creating friendships galore. The rewards of volunteering give pleasure, While making memories to treasure."

—Patsy Summers

MEMBERSHIP

Dues are $25 and include a monthly program, volunteer opportunities with SLT, fellowship and more. The Guild is accepting new members to continue helping Springfield Little Theatre prosper. Contact Patsy Summers to inquire about joining. For more info call 417-881-4339 or visit SpringfieldLittleTheatre.org/support.

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2020-2021 Members Debbie Adkins Barbara Anglum Janet Banovitz Mary Barber Janese Barnhardt Carolyn Benton Delores Biggers Marilyn Bracy Dr. Yvonne Bussman Gnetta Byrd Peggy Clemons Joanne Clopton Morris Dock Beth Domann Nancy Duncan Polly Egbert

Lorana Fallone Pat Felton David Freeman Pat Freeman Anne Gardner Janet Glenn Ruth Ann Gold Susan Gravatt Linda Grayless Margaret Gregory Cynthia Hamilton Sara Hendricks Darlene Henne Cathy Jackson Katie Knetzer Sherrill Luckie

Jennie Manes Marty Medenker Terry Meyer Carol McCain Joyce McKee Bill Mitchell Charlene Mitchell Pam Ogden Bob Ogden Barbara Page Barbara Parker Angie Porterfield Pat Renner Connie Rickman Linda Ridlon Norene Rinker

Linda Roller Cindy Rosenauer Cathy Sanchez Pat Scott Jeri Shean Nancy Shelton Joyce Shirkey Kara Spiva Karen Stiles Gene Summers Patsy Summers Michael Thomas Barbara Thomison Cynthia Timmons Trudy Tunnell Ann Vogel

Lynn Vogel Lona Wait Cheryl Warren Arlene Weiser Janet Wicks Hazel Williams Carolyn Wolfe Nancy Wood Susan Barr Kelly Brown Linda Brown Linda Kelly Brenda Saunders Dianna Stevenson

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Take a Seat In 1988, thanks to the original TAKE-A-SEAT Campaign, every seat in the historic Landers Theatre was completely refurbished and reupholstered.

Contributors dedicated a favorite seat in their own name, business name or that of a loved one. Brass dedication plaques on the seat back as well as inclusion in each season’s Playbill tell the world about these special donors’ involvement. The seats saw nearly 20 years of continuous use, and it became essential to replace them. Beautiful new comfortable and historically accurate seats were installed in the fall of 2006. Please TAKE-A-SEAT and join us in this labor of love. All contributions go directly to the upkeep of the theater’s new seats. Become part of the theater’s history with your name or the name of a loved one on a Landers Theatre seat!

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Allied Paint CO. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D112 Mr. & Mrs. Norman C. Hill, Sr. Nova & Gladys Babb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K2 Dr. & Mrs. Jack Bagby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K110 Kate Baird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H4 Owsley-Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F107 Richard & Harriet Baldwin John Baltes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA105 Casey Baltes & Peter Miller Michelle Baltes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA106 Casey Baltes & Peter Miller In memory of Milton Berner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D8 Carol Berner Christansen In memory of Minner Berner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Carol Berner Christiansen Joseph A. Bohrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3 Yvonne S. Bohrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1 Robert O. Boller, Sr. AIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left Box 3 John C. & Betty R. Boller Don, Marilyn & Shari Bracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J101 In memory of Louis N. Brunner . . . . . . . . . . . . .E108 Jackie Bruner The Bill Buckners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J8 Burlington Northern Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J106 Dr. Rebecca Decocq Burrell & Amelia . . . . . . . . . .C1 Jim & Maggie Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA1 & AA2 Virgina C. Bussey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G104 Tom & Diana Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA5 Mr. & Mrs. Jerome A. Caplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Dr. Jerry F. Cash & Shara R. Cash . . . . . . H111 & H112 In memory of Mary Christiansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Elizabeth S. Clarke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J103 Katherine L. Clarke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K103 Dr. Michael S. Clarke & Katherine H. Clarke 26

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Raymond W. Glover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HH110 Olivia Hammock From Nana . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA104 John Q. Hammons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H107 Juanita Hammons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H108 Caleb Haverstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D108 Dale Haverstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D111 Julie Haverstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D110 Taylor Haverstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D109 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Eugene Heer . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Cook Rice In memory of Harry G.K. Hoffman, Sr. . . . . . . . . G112 Margaret E. Hoffman Dr. Charles B. Holt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G1 From his daughters: Jacqueline Powell & Bettye Vogel Bill & Martha Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Jeff & Marcia Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A101 Jennifer, Kate, & Chip Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A102 Lori K. Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J3 Rex E. Johnson Mary Anne Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J1 Rex E. Johnson Rex E. Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J5 & J7 Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3 Harry W. Kirkpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H109 Nancy L. Kirkpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H110 Marilyn K. Kleine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B113 Dr. & Mrs. Benjamin A. Lampert & Family . . . . .E104 Mary C. Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D107 Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Luckfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D113 John & Jean Macoce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E1 Elizabeth Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right Box 1 & 2 Mr. & Mrs. Walter M. Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K1 Emma Jane McDaniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B1

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Mary R. McDaniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right Box 5 & 6 McKesson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA101 Fred M. McQueary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M103 Romona McQueary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M104 Shirley G. McQueary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M101 William T. McQueary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M102 Harvey Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H2 Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Mignard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H6 Joshua & Tiffany Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E102 Dr. & Mrs. DeArmond Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E112 Paul Mueller Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J112 Daniel C. Manna The Leo T. Neu III Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2 Nicholson Agency-Jay Nicholson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EE10 Don & Tim O’Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H101 Faye Ollis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F111 Larry Ollis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F112 Ronald Ollis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F110 Larry & Faye Ollis Ozark World Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA3 Raymond & Georgia Christy Ozark World Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA4 Don & LInda Overend In honor of Ruth Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C108 Dr. & Mrs. Bert E. Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 James B. Porter, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3 Bill & Marie Prater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F108 In memory of Dorthy Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left Box 7&8 Dorthy Ramp Estate Debbie Rankin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2 Michael R. Rankin Summer Rankin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4 Michael R. Rankin Reliable Chevrolet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B101 Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Cook Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

Roosevelt Bank, FSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA102 In memory of Donald Savage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HH108 Bill, Jane, Kate, & Margaret Horton In memory of Muriel Schlosser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L4 Springfield Little Theatre Guild Dr. & Mrs. Richard Seagrave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G8 In memory of Juanita Steinmetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E107 Yates & Janet Trotter Mrs. A. P. Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 In memory of Ruth Alice Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C102 Sam Freeman Della Tourville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D101 Tim Tourville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D102 Janet Trotter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E106 Yates Trotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E105 In memory of Frances Vandivort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E10 & E12 Dr. & Mrs. James T. Brown Rocco Vienhage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F106 Robert Westenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A113 Helen C. Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Marion Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA109 Madison DeLange Wutke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A108 In memory of Lillian Zell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 Kelley Davidson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 The Boatmen’s National Bank of Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Ruth Walter Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 Don Plaster Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D14 In Memory of Richard D. Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H103 In Memory of Bill Sieboldt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M1 Harry G. Hoffman II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G111 Jack and Betsy Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B112 Linda S. & Jerry G. Jared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A107 Maxine Whitaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA103

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Landers Star Campaign Thank you to the following supporters for their generous and enduring contributions to Springfield Little Theatre and the historic Landers Theatre!

GALAXY PARTNER C.W. Titus Foundation Tal, Rosalie, Randy & Carrie Wooten SUPER NOVA American Dehydrated Foods Virgil Anderson Anonymous Thomas H. Baird III Bank of America Commerce Bank, Trustee Community Foundation of the Ozarks John & Kathleen Griesemer Family Leslie Gritzmaker Hagale Industries William T. Kemper Foundation Meeks Building Centers Ann & Leo T. Neu III, M.D. Noble & Associates Fay & Larry Ollis Paul & Carol Reinert US Bank CONSTELLATION Barbara J. Benway Drs. Stephen & Carol Berner Shirley Ann Carr The Caseys—Allen, Mary Lou, Curtis & Clayton Ed & Marian Christiansen JoAnn Clopton Empire Bank McQueary Bros. Drug Co. Midwest Fibre Sales Corp.

The Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation Ollis & Company Insurors Opfer Communication Inc. The O’Reilly Family Foundation Pellham Phillips Hagerman Positronic Industries Inc. John C. & Roberta “Robbie” Roop Springfield Little Theatre Guild Springfield Underground Maggie Wilcox SOLAR STAR Michael, Kelly & Emilie Bridges Virgina C. Bussey Buxton-Werner Interiors Frank C. & Susan A. Carnahan Barry Cox J. Howard Fisk Family Jeff & Marcia Johnson Keith & Randy LaFerriere Melissa & Charlie Mace Scott, Brigitte, Katharine & William Marrs Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Co. Bill & Charlene Mitchell Ron & Cathy Neville Ozarks Natural Foods—Alan, Meera, Evelyn, William & Harrison Brad Pitt Joe & Marilyn Post Tom, Marsha, Tara & Zach Slaight Dennis & Carolyn Smith SRC Holdings Corporation Yates & Janet Trotter

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The Turner Family Foundation STAR “2000” In honor of Grady Affolter A Friend of the Theatre All Service Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Alltel Communications, Ray Thomas Bill H. & Margo S. Armstrong Associated Electric Cooperative Atlas Security Bob Aton Nova & Gladys Babb Bank One Marc & Kelly Barnett Jan & Gary Baumgartner Deborah Bedell—Ain’t Misbehavin’ David Bell Brad Belote & Missy Shelton Belote Byrne & Margarete Blackwood Congressman & Mrs. Roy Blunt M.D. Bonebrake Dr. & Mrs. Martin H. Boone Jr. Thomas & Cheryl Briggs Dr. & Mrs. James Brown Mark, James & Beth Brown The Jason & Julie Brown Family Sheila Brumley Pam & Bernie Burrier Don Busch Paula J. Caplan Tac & Jerry Caplan In memory of John M. & Frances Carnahan Jr. Lillian Delo Carter Dennis K. & Carol M. Chappell In memory of Lesley Church Michael & Krystyna Clarke, Clarke Orthopedic Clinic The Clutters—Larry, Ann, Blythe Dr. Leslie Irene Cogar Mrs. William T. Collinson Harold & Mickie Cook Sherry Cook Tom & Andrea Croley In memory of Don Crosby Kim Crosby Gary, Pam & Jodi Cunningham Helen & Jack Curtis Ann & John Dare DeLong Plumbing E.L. & Ruthmary Denniston Emily & Colin Denniston In celebration of Mick Denniston Michael Dobbs Barbara Domann Dr. Darrel Domann Friendship & Beauty Larry J. Eisenkramer Margaret & Dick Erb F & H Food Equipment Company

by Ed Donnell Mike & Sharon Faulkner Bette & Wilbur Feagan Dr. John P. & Pat Ferguson The Finnie Family 1ST Savings Bank Eleanor & Larry Freund Jeanne A. Gamble The Gannett Foundation/ 2020—2021 Season

Springfield News-Leader Same & Jo Gardner Ben & Kim Garwitz Mr. & Mrs. Jack T. Gentry Chuck, Crickett, Jacob & Tyler Giles Great Southern Bank Hayden Grosser The Hains Family: Art, Lisa, Chris & Kathleen June & Sam Hamra In memory of Hope Elsie Harris— Sue Crowley & Sarah Harris Heidi, Elsa, Millie, Irma, Hannah, Sophie, Phoebe Heintz Lighting Center: Corey & Mark Craven The Henrys—Roy, Connie, Brian, Brandon & Adam Daunis Day Holloway & Sons, Doug & Wally Holloway Bill, Jane, Kate & Margaret Horton Jan & Claire Horton Rick & Jenise Jackson Jerry & Linda Jared The Johansen Group: Herman & Catherine Johansen George & Patty Johnston James R. & Karah I. (Thomas) Joiner Marilyn Kleine Nancy & Link Knauer Frances Duemier Knox Andy & Cindy Lear, Alea, Alexa & Austin Mr. Jack E. & “Kitty” Catheryn Cox Lipscomb Billy & Barbara, Kaleen & Kelle Long Clyde Lorance & Hal Grissum Kathy & Bill Love Marilyn Lowe Mr. & Mrs. William Maddy Mr. & Mrs. John Mahaffey Michael Jennings Mahoney E.A. Martin Machinery Company Derek & Teri Macumber Mid & Walt Martin McDonald & Associates: Bill & Janice McDonald Evelyn I. McNabb Jim & Marietta Mellers James W. & Harriett N. Mercer Jane & Ken Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mignard In memory of Dorothy “Seral” Miller Scott D. Miller Bill & Charlene Mitchell Morelock-Ross Builders Genevieve Morris Bruce, Jan, Seth & Erin Myers Louise & Charles Nisen Bob & Carol Noble The George W. Oliver Family Vivian & Howard Orms Constance Pachl Steve & Jane Parker Ben & Jean Parnell Clydola & Paula Patterson George & Nancy Paul Whitney K, Paul Ben Payne-Stewart Tom & Jami Peebles

In memory of Lisa Phillips Pettit In memory of Milt Phillips Don & Susan Powell Gary & Lisa Powell Helen Powell Bill & Marie Prater Tom & Kim Prater Premier Health Plans Leslie & Anita Price Jean & Harold Quellhorst John, Beth & Jack Raidel In memory of Fred Rains Ed & Julie Rice Dr. Steve, Karen, Kevin & Stephanie Rice Katy Robinett John R. (Chuck) Rogers John C. & Roberta “Robbie” Roop In memory of Joseph & Lucille Russell Randy & Sandy Russell In loving memory of Sandy Russell purchased by Randy Russell Betsey & George Scruggs Clark & Karen Selby Peggy, Chelsea, Erin & Steve Sheppard Todd & Alison Smith Southern Missouri Containers Springfield Business Journal Dianne Elizabeth & Andis Osis Springfield Hospitality Club Springfield Trust Company Springfield Veterinary Hospital The Hamaker Family Kylie Stack Esther Steinhouer Ron & Lezzah Stenger E.H. & Bernice I. (Wright) Thomas George M. & Patricia Lyn Thompson II Lynn, Karen, Troy, Derek, Alex & Tyler Thompson 3M Springfield Mr. & Mrs. James Trogolo United Airlines/United Express Cathy & Randy Van Landuyt James VanZandt Family Jamie & Joshua VanZamdt Brigadier General & Mrs. Rudolph Wacker Granville Heatherington Watson III Mrs. C.L. Weaver The Weidners: John, Kristin, Doug & Tuffer Max Weintraub in honor of Connie Pachl Jack & Harriet Whiting Mary Whitney Frank F. & Ann Wiles The Rev. Carl E. Wilke, 1997 Janice Wilson Mr. & Mrs. J. Randolph Wilson Mrs. H. Garrett Wright & Family Martha S. Wright Alice Yancey Thelma M. Yancey

SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH 12-1 PM - Music & conversation with local artists, live on the air at 91.1 FM. Find the schedule of upcoming artists at KSMU.ORG/STUDIOLIVE

YOUR LOCAL SOURCE FOR THE ARTS. Springfield Little Theatre

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Lifetime Members Mr. Virgil V. Anderson Jr. Ms. Judith Armstrong Dr. Cecil Auner Dr. Rex E. Ballinger Dr. Lora Bond Dr. Robert H. Bradley Dr. & Mrs. James T. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Fred A. Burg Mrs. Lynn E. Bussey Mr. Thomas L. Carter Mr. Timothy J. Carter Mrs. Russell S. Cather Mr. & Mrs. Elston Z. Chittenden Mrs. J.V. Cloud Dr. Leslie Irene Coger Mrs. Jack H. G. Cooper Mr. Lester B. Cox Mr. & Mrs. Lester L. Cox Miss Margaret Crighton Dr. Don Crosby Donna Crosby

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Mr. & Mrs. L.U. Dugger Mrs. T.W. Duvall Mrs. Madge Evans Mr. W. Harry Flanagan Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Franks Mrs. S.F. Freeman Mrs. Franklin D. Gamble Mrs. Ron Gammon Dr. Grace Gardner Evelyn Ketchum Gray Mr. Leslie Gritzmaker Mrs. Boyd Holladay Dr. & Mrs. Robert D. Holland Mrs. Allen S. Humphreys Mrs. C. Ted Hutchens Mrs. Harriett Hutchens Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Hutchens Mrs. John W. Jewell Mrs. Carl R. Johnson Mrs. Helen A. Johnson Mrs. Bill George King

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Mr. Lincoln J. Knauer Mr. C. Frank Knox Mrs. Raymond Knox Mrs. Robert C. Kramer Miss Mildred LeBolt Dr. G.B. Lemmon, Jr. Mr. Dorsey A. Love Mrs. Arch Lowe, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Luckfield Mrs. Frank C. Mann Dr. R.W. Marshall Mr. E.A. Martin, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Edwin L. Martin Mrs. Prentiss E. McCollum Miss Mary R. McDaniel Mrs. Fred N. McQueary Mrs. L.E. Meador Mr. Charles C. Meek Mr. Terry O. Meek Mr. William C. Meet Mr. & Mrs. James E. Mellers

Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Miles Mrs. Alfred M. Ollis Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. Ollis Dr. & Mrs. Don S. Overend Dr. Glenn Pedersen Mr. & Mrs. Fred Rains Mrs. Dorothy Ramp Mr. Henry P. Roberts, Jr. Melissa Seek Miss Louise Sergent Mr. J. Stanley Smith Mr. Charles A. Squires Mr. Charles O. Terrill Dr. W. Yates Trotter, Jr. Mrs. Frances B. Vandivort Mr. & Mrs. Robert Vienhage Mr. C. Wallace Walter Miss Mary A. Woods Dr. Wilfred E. Wooldridge Dr. & Mrs. Dan Yancey

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In 1970, when Landers Theatre was purchased by Springfield Little Theatre, Lifetime Memberships were sold to help fund the purchase and rehabilitation of the building. We are truly thankful to these individuals who stepped up and spearheaded the campaign.

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