SOUVENIR PROGRAM 2024
PREMIER BIG TOP EVENT
SARASOTA’S
WELCOME to the Circus Arts Conservatory’s annual presentation of Circus Sarasota, which offers a showcase of top global circus artists performing in a one-ring traditional circus setting. Featuring new and innovative acts, Circus Sarasota’s 2024 production offers high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud comedic antics, and acts that defy both expectations and the boundaries of physical limitations.
“While this may be Circus Sarasota’s 26th year, we work very hard to make sure that no two productions are ever alike,” says CAC Founder/President & CEO Pedro Reis. “Our goal is to recruit the perfect balance of talent and variety to ensure patrons of all ages will be thrilled, inspired and entertained each and every year. We are confident that this year’s show will take things to an entirely new level for you, whether you are a circus regular or brand new to the circus arts.
FOUNDER’S NOTE
2023 was definitely a very good year for The Circus Arts Conservatory. It’s hard to believe the success we have achieved since our humble beginnings 26 years ago. This past year, over 100,000 patrons attended our performances, 9,000 Sarasota and Manatee County students were impacted with our circus arts science program, 2,500 students participated in our training programs and we had a $15+ million economic impact on our local community.
The CAC is busier than ever! To give you an idea of our programing that serves our community we began the year with our new UTC holiday collaboration Wonderland, and our Sailor Circus winter show. In February, we hosted our annual gala, the Circus Ring of Fame awards show and Circus Sarasota at our new big top. Following that will be Cirque des Voix, the Sailor Circus Spring Show, and our second annual EDM concert fundraiser WONDERBALL at the Sailor Circus Arena. We will then welcome audiences to The Ringling for our Summer Circus Spectacular. During all of this we continue to offer our circus training program for the Sailor Circus Academy Gold and Red Troupes, plus 9 weeks of summer camp and recreational circus classes for all ages.
CHAIR'S MESSAGE
As Board Chair, I would like to welcome you to Circus Sarasota. You are in for a magical evening of professional circus arts performance.
The Circus Arts Conservatory is more than what you will see tonight. We also work with students ages eight to eighteen, teaching them life skills through circus arts. We provide accredited classes through our Magnet Programs in area middle and high schools, as well as through our Arts-Integrated Education Program. Our STEAM programs provide interactive, hands-on experiences to reinforce basic concepts in physical science for elementary students. Additionally, we have the Sailor Circus Academy, America’s oldest youth circus, which will celebrate 75 years of training and performance in 2024.
YOU can even run away and join the circus – at least for a few hours. The CAC’s professional coaches offer group and one-on-one classes in aerial silks, lyra, flying trapeze, and more. Visit our website at circusarts.org and see all we have to offer!
Thank you for joining us tonight. I hope to see you at Cirque des Voix and the Sailor Circus Spring Show.
Best regards,
Shari Ashman Chairman of the Board
We want to thank our Board of Directors, our amazing donors, our active volunteers and of course our incredible staff and coaches. Without you we would not be where we are today.
Thank you all for coming today and enjoy the show!
Pedro Reis
Dolly
Jacobs-Reis Founder/President & CEO Founder &
Vice President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SHARI ASHMAN – CHAIR
BART LOWTHER –IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
MICHAEL SALMON – VICE CHAIR
JACK BROWN – TREASURER
DEBORAH WALK – SECRETARY
MICHAEL BELLE
DR. JENNE BRITELL
JOSEPH DUNN
CHERIE GORENSTEIN
JULIE HARRIS
KAREN MACDONALD-BASILE
BARB TYE
BETH WASKOM
PEDRO REIS – FOUNDER/CEO
DOLLY JACOBS-REIS –FOUNDER/VICE PRESIDENT, EX-OFFICIO
BOARD EMERITUS
RITA & SYD ADLER
ANDY CARLSON
SENATOR ROBERT JOHNSON
JAMES MOORE
THE HONORABLE RAY PILON
MARY ANN ROBINSON
JAN SILBERSTEIN
ALBERT VAN TIEGHEM
JOSEPH BAUER, JR.
RINGMASTER
Circus Sarasota proudly welcomes returning Ringmaster, Joseph Bauer, Jr. The renowned star of Bauer’s Circus Maximus is a fifteenth-generation member of one of Switzerland’s oldest circus families. Bauer was born in Sarasota after his father came to the United States to perform in 1954. Since then, his illustrious Swiss Family has called Sarasota home. Bauer first performed at a very young age, as part of the family daredevil act, The Fabulous Fearless Bauers. In his early teens, he performed in such thrilling acts as the motorcycle on the highwire, the death-defying ninety-foot sway pole, and the challenging fifty-foot Wheel of Destiny.
The multi-talented Bauer is not only known for his death-defying bravery, but also for his elegance and his prodigious skills as a Ringmaster. His accomplishments have taken him all around the globe to many illustrious circus venues, TV appearances and competitions.
Joseph Bauer, Jr. once again steps into the dazzling spotlight of Florida’s famous Circus Sarasota to thrill and delight “Children of All Ages” in southwest Florida as he presents talented circus artists from around the world.
IMPRESARIO
Esther Kuznetz
CALEB CARINCI-ASCH
HORSEBACK RIDING
Caleb made his debut performance at the age of six as an acrobat for the Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival. Hailing from performing parents, he grew up with an enthusiasm for the performing arts that is only rivaled by his love for horses. It seemed only natural that he developed a crowd-thrilling trick riding act that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
Caleb and his horses have toured throughout Europe, Canada, and Peru. He was featured in the Big Apple Circus and had a role in filming The Greatest Showman. In 2022, Caleb suffered an injury that meant his Daring Horsemen Troupe performed in Circus Sarasota without him. He is excited to make his official Circus Sarasota debut this year.
IMPRESARIO
Phyllis Siskel
ANTON MONASTRYSKY
HULA HOOP ARTISTRY
Moscow-born Monastrysky is a fourthgeneration circus artist who began perfecting his craft at the age of ten. His first professional performance was in the famous German variety show, Tigerpalast Variete Theatre, at the age of fifteen. Over the years, he has earned the nickname “Lord of the Ring” for his ability to spin the hula hoop in so many ways.
His unique discipline – featuring difficult tricks and stylish choreography – has enabled him to
perform in many of the top circuses in the world, from Cirque du Soleil to Circus Krone, as well as television shows, variety and theater shows, and festivals. He has won awards at festivals, including the Circus Festival of Monte Carlo and European Youth Circus Wiesbaden. Anton is making his Circus Sarasota debut.
IMPRESARIOS Jaime & Julie DiDomenico
JIMMY FOLCO COMEDY
Luigi Rodolfo Folco comes from one of the largest dynasties in circus, following in the footsteps of seven and eleven generations of family dedicated to the circus business for over three hundred years.
He found his passion as clown Jimmy Folco at the tender age of six. With more than thirty years of experience in the world of entertainment, Jimmy has toured with major circuses all around the globe, receiving a variety of special recognitions and numerous awards. His work has been influenced by his great admiration for the artistry of Buster Keaton and Keaton’s trademark physical comedy.
Jimmy, who performed with Circus Sarasota in 2008 and in Circus Sarasota’s Ovation in 2018, is eager to reconnect with American audiences this winter.
IMPRESARIOS
Robert Heeren & Steven Kalt
NOEMI ESPAÑA
CONTORTION
Noemi, an eighth-generation circus performer, debuted her one-of-a-kind hula hoop act in Spain at the age of fourteen, later performing in Circo Pride in Madrid, Spain. Noemi’s act combines the strength and grace of contortion and hand balancing with the ability to manipulate objects, from eight metal hula hoops to a deadly bow and arrow.
She has performed in Australia, Italy, Panama, and other venues around the world. She toured symphony theaters across the United States and Canada, culminating in a monumental performance at the famous Hollywood Bowl.
Her unique ability to shoot a bow and arrow with her feet will keep Circus Sarasota audiences amazed and in suspense.
IMPRESARIOS
Shari & Stephen Ashman
MARCOS PONCE LOPEZ
CHINESE POLE
Born in Malaga, Spain, Marcos took an interest in breakdancing at the age of ten. Three years later, he began competing and went on to win numerous titles, including “Champions of Spain.” With his brother, he developed a hand balancing and tumbling act, known as the Impact Brothers.
The Impact Brothers traveled all over the world, performing multiple times for the royal family of Saudi Arabia and appearing on several television specials. As part of Cirque Musica, Marcos toured the United States and Canada, performing with a live symphony orchestra. He went on to master the Wheel of
Destiny, perfecting a skill that few others in the world have attempted – walking on his hands outside the wheel.
Marcos debuted his Chinese Pole act at Broadway Theater in South Carolina during the summer of 2022. His acrobatic strength, physical speed, and agility allow him to thrill audiences with his dangerous tricks. He looks forward to sharing this new act with Circus Sarasota audiences this season.
IMPRESARIOS
Names
IMPRESARIO
Carolyn Michel and Howard Millman
DUO MINASOV
QUICK CHANGE ARTISTRY
The fastest in their field, married couple Elena and Victor Minasov combine stunning costume changes with dance and illusion to bring quick change artistry to a new level.
Victor, a sixth-generation performer from a Russian circus family, began performing with his father in an illusion act featuring animals. He then created and starred in a comic acrobatic act with his brother. Elena began as a champion acrobatic gymnast in Russia, then went on to train in hand balancing and comic acrobatics.
The two collaborated to present a bear and wolf training act, then transitioned to a quick change act, creating one new visual delight after another in the blink of an eye. Their magical transformations have wowed audiences worldwide.
IMPRESARIOS
Bernie & Lauren Walsh
NOE ESPAÑA& MARCOS PONCE LOPEZ
DOUBLE WHEEL OF DESTINY
Noe España, a fifth-generation circus artist with worldwide circus experience, always pushes the envelope with creative interpretations of his acts – the Flying Trapeze, Wheel of Destiny, Globe of Death, and Motorcycle High Wire, among others. He has performed with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in tours of the United States and Japan; he has showcased his talents at venues like the Sydney Opera House, Madison Square Garden, Le Grand Cirque in Myrtle Beach, and on numerous TV shows. He has shared the stage with artists like KISS and Queen Latifah.
Marcos Ponce Lopez, born in Malaga, Spain, took an interest in breakdancing at the age of ten. Three years later, he began competing,
winning numerous titles, including “Champions of Spain.” With his brother, he developed a hand balancing and tumbling act, known as the Impact Brothers. As part of Cirque Musica, he toured the United States and Canada. He went on to master the Wheel of Destiny, perfecting a skill that few others in the world have attempted – walking on his hands outside the wheel. Marcos recently added the Chinese or Acro Pole to his performance repertoire.
IMPRESARIOS
IMPRESARIOS
Names
Ralph Basile & Karen MacDonald Basile
IMPRESARIO
Dr. Jenne Britell
ELAN ES PAÑA
DIABLO JUGGLING
Elan, the youngest member of the performing España family, began juggling the diabolo (a two-headed top caught on a string stretched between two sticks) at the age of six. Since then, he has traveled around the world presenting his fun, energetic, and skillful routine, juggling up to four diabolos at a time.
He has performed across Australia, Italy, Germany, South and North America. In the United States, he has showcased his talents in front of major orchestras like the Boston Symphony and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra – even performing with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra as a part of Cirque Musica
Now nineteen years old, he has also mastered the elegant acrobatics of the Cyr Wheel. In 2022, during the Ring of Fame induction in Sarasota, Elan received the Generation Next Award, honoring young artists on the stairway to stardom.
BELLO SISTERS
ACROBATIC HAND BALANCING
Loren, Celine, and Joline, a talented trio of acrobatic Italian-German sisters, perform acrobatic hand balancing at the highest level. Born into a circus family – their father performed the Icarian Games with Cirque du Soleil for twelve years and their mother was the first woman to walk a highwire on stilts – the sisters began training at an early age. Since developing their act, the trio has performed in multiple circus shows and other venues, becoming one of the most-requested halftime show acts within sports leagues like the NBA and NCAA Basketball.
In 2020, the Bello sisters competed on both America’s Got Talent – where they made the top ten – and Italy’s Got Talent. Then, in 2023, they returned for another shot at the championship on America’s Got Talent: All Stars.
Julie Harris
THE FLYING TABARES
FLYING TRAPEZE
For nearly three decades, The Flying Tabares have reigned supreme among trapeze royalty. Renowned for their unparalleled elegance and artistry, this new generation of precision flyers flawlessly executes complicated compositions of somersaults, twists, and passing leaps.
Today, the act includes eighth-generation circus performer, Mariella Arata Quiroga, following in the footsteps of her famous parents, Katya Arata-Quiroga and Nelson Quiroga, winners of the Golden Clown statuette, and Isabel Patrowicz, who performs the legendary triple somersault into the hands of experienced catcher Thomas Payne-Tobin.
Direct from their Silver Medal win at the prestigious International Circus Festival of Italy, this elite group of aerialists is excited to make their Circus Sarasota debut.
DEVIN NEE
LIGHTING AND DESIGN PRODUCTION
Devin Nee is a highly accomplished lighting designer, renowned for his extensive portfolio of experience and expertise in live performance.
With a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from the University of Minnesota, Devin has emerged as a pivotal figure in transforming stages into captivating masterpieces. Since 2016, he has had the privilege of working with The Circus Arts Conservatory as their lighting designer,
where his visionary work has earned widespread acclaim and admiration. Devin’s exceptional talents and unwavering dedication are complemented by the invaluable contributions of his esteemed Programmer and Associate, Jesse Cogswell, whose steadfast support has been instrumental in bringing his artistic visions to life. With a profound commitment to excellence and innovation, Devin continues to push the boundaries of conventional design, crafting unforgettable experiences that resonate deeply with artists and audiences alike.
IMPRESARIO PROGRAM
The Circus Arts Conservatory is proud and humbled to welcome our CIRCUS SARASOTA 2024 IMPRESARIOS. The special individuals pictured below have made leadership gifts to join with Circus Arts Conservatory Founders Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs-Reis in producing Circus Sarasota 2024. By underwriting our professional circus artists, these producers are declaring the circus arts as their cultural contribution to our community. Thank you!
In recognition of the leadership support provided by our Impresarios, The Circus Arts Conservatory is pleased to acknowledge Impresarios in our program book and publicly at our opening performances. Additionally, VIP parking and performance seating are available to Impresarios and their guests. A special mid-season Impresario Dinner with the artists in center ring is planned as our way of personally thanking our producers.
RALPH BASILE & KAREN MACDONALD BASILE Noe España & Marcos Ponce Lopez
HARRIS The Bello Sisters
PHYLLIS SISKEL Caleb Carinci-Asch
JAIME & JULIE DI DOMENICO Anton Monastrysky
MICHEL AND HOWARD MILLMAN
Marcos Ponce Lopez
ESTHER KUZNETZ Joseph Bauer, Jr.
KEN & CAROLYN WOODWORTH The Flying Tabares
HEEREN & STEVEN KALT Jimmy Folco
DR. JENNE BRITELL Elan España
Interested in being one of next year’s Impresarios? Please contact Zoltan Karpathy, V.P. of Philanthropy, at 941.355.9335, ext 325 or zoltan@circusarts.org.
JULIE
CAROLYN
SHARI & STEPHEN ASHMAN Noemi España
BERNIE & LAUREN WALSH Duo Minasov
ROBERT
CIRCUS SARASOTA SUPPORT STAFF
Pedro Reis Founder/President & CEO
Carlson-Pack
Abby Lasky Marketing and Communications Director
Rosanne Catalano Support Staff
Karen Misantone Development Associate
Pedro Reis - Artistic Director
Devin Nee - Lighting Designer
Dolly Jacobs Founder & Vice President
Jennifer Mitchell Executive Vice President/COO
Kelly Fairchild Administrative Coordinator & Lead Box Office Agent
Garcia Tentmaster
Angel
Development Associate
CIRCUS SARASOTA PRODUCTION TEAM
Jesse Cogswell - Lighting Programmer
Leigh Ketchum - Sound
Facundo Kramer - Spotlight Operator
Hector Garnica- Spotlight Operator
Luis Garcia - Tentmaster
Mario Droguett - Concession Manager
Wendy Droguett - Assistant Concession Manager
Ring Crew:
Antonio Melchor Luciano
Marco Antonio Cervantes Castillo
Diego Martinez Atdabo
Fred Saul Franco
Mauricio
Isait Trujillo
Benito Aguilar
Pedro Mendez
Luis
Hayes
Zoltan Karpathy Vice President of Philanthropy
SaSa Armor Box Office Manager and Operations Assistant
Jeff Barg Lead IT Consultant
Kabira Aguilar House Management
Benito Aguilar Ring Boss
Patrick Smith Accounting Manager
Dulce Vital House Management
Dan Walker Audio Visual Specialist
Tonia Bichler Administrative Management
Marcia
House Management
Aaron Watkins Volunteer Coordinator
Vital
Alain Cano Mendez
Bello
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
We are grateful to our hundreds of volunteers of all ages — the oil that helps keep the organization running and allows us to put smiles on tens of thousands of faces every year.
Ghada Abu Haltam
Pete & Shirley Adams
Maria Aguirre
Olivia Ajrab
Charlotte Akers
Lance Anderson
Laurel Ash
Kristen Barnhart
Sandra Baron
Santiago Barrales
Sophia & Joe Bartucci
Marie Beck
Barbara & Steve Beigel
Garry Blount
Karen Bobrek
Diana Boyer
Ada Bury
Suzanne Bush
Karen Cadou
Tony & Jackie Calvino
Emily Castiglioni
Rosanne Catalano
Stacey Chason
Christine Chergi
Stephanie Christie
Bethanne Cieslak
Steve & Sue Anne Cinnamon
Danna Clark
Ann Comeau
Jane Conner
Denise Costa
Morgan Crane
Jacqueline Crouse
Jack Dean
Randi Donahue
Tiffany Dragon
Kristen DuPont
Tonia & Jim Dwyer
Christina Elias
Jina Elliott
Doug Endicott
Bettina Ettedgui
Dylan Ferguson
Linda Ferguson
Michael & Val Franklin
Nilah Gerhard
Suzanne Gladfelter
Peter Grebe
Karlene Griggs
Kitty & Ron Grinnell
Ruth Gross
Martha Hafner
Sindy Hark
David Hauswald
Kathleen Healy
Rosemary & Rick Heller
Mary Hettig
Joy Horne Jones
Helene Horrell & Ed Glootz
Jackie Hunsader
Toby & Shirley Hurd
David Hyde
Margaret Ida
Irina Ignatenko
Sara Janda
Wayne & Betty Johnson
Debra Johnson
Carol Jutte
Stephanie Kauffman
Martha Kesler
Heidi Kocur & Maddie
Ann Krause
Alex Krumm
Dee & Do Lahr
Joanne Lemire
Mechele Leonard
Joan & Bart Levenson
Susan Lizdas
Mark Lucas
Karen Mann
Karen Mariani
Tom McDonald
Nancy Mendelson
Linda Mergel
Beckie Moon
Cynthia Nobbs
Judi Nofs
Catherine Ortega
Judy Oser
Wilmer Pearson
Alex Pena Pacheco
Dana & Dan Pierce
Logan Rico
Marilyn Rinehart
Lauren Roberts
Fern Rouleau
Cassie Roulette
Tricia Rowe
Ildiko Rozsa
Dianne Sacchetti
Jana Salazar
Sandi Samuel
Floradell Scarborough
Stefanie Schedler
Janet Schmidt
Carrie Schwarzbauer
Rose Marie Sette
Haley Shaffer
Tina Shilling
Cindy Showalter
Leslie Silverman
Ali Silvernale
Phyllis Siskel
Michaelann Stanley
Mitzi Steiger
Ilene Stein
Nadine & Bill Stein
Laure & Rob Steo
Virginia Stephens
Betsy Sublette
Sue Talkovic
Ron Vaccaro
Cari Vinci
Jaymie VonMeter
Scott Watson
JoAnn Watson
Patricia Webster
Lisa Wentz
Bill Zawisza
Michael Zito
AND OUR WONDERFUL SAILOR CIRCUS FAMILIES
AND OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS...
New Gate School
Out-Of-Door Academy (Caitlyn Dixon & Camela Giraud - Coordinators)
Riverview High School (Anthony Campbell - Coordinator)
Sarasota High School (Leslee O’Dell & Cheryl Wagner-Haller - Coordinators)
Sarasota Military Academy (Col. Christina Bowman - Coordinator)
Suncoast Polytechnic (Joan Morrison - Coordinator)
Volunteers as of February 1, 2023. Every effort has been made to acknowledge all of our wonderful volunteers. We sincerely apologize if your name has been inadvertently omitted or listed incorrectly.
Hundreds of crucial jobs are done by volunteers at The Circus Arts Conservatory. Our volunteers help build and operate shows. They direct parking and usher patrons to their seats. They feed our guests, sell novelties, stuff envelopes, file paperwork, and preserve important memories.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact us at Volunteer@CircusArts.org WE NEED YOU!
OUR VOLUNTEER PARTNERS
DON’T MISS A SECOND OF CIRCUS!
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LEGACY SOCIETY
The Legacy Society of The Circus Arts Conservatory is a select group of individuals who have included The Circus Arts Conservatory as a beneficiary of their charitable estate plans.
Pete and Shirley Adams
Shari and Stephen Ashman
Carol Beeler
Garry Blount
Martin and Barbara Bowling
Bodil Braren
Diane Broda
Jack and Shirley Brown
Elizabeth Campa-Flanagan
Jack Dean and Kim Bouchard
Daniel Denton
Douglas Endicott
Candice Ermer
Barbara and Terry Flannery
Michael and Suzanne Gladfelter
Shirley Gossett
Julie A. Harris
Robert Heeren and Steven Kalt
Bartram and Joan Levenson
Barton Lowther
Don Malawsky and Tess Koncick
Cynthia McCague
Thomas and Linda McDonald
Mitchell and Linda McKnight
Wilda Q Meier
James and Elizabeth Moore
Hon. Raymond and Kathleen Pilon
Richard Guenther and Ward Rinehart
Mary Ann Robinson
Charles and Donna Ross
Susan B. Russell
James and Kathleen Scholler
Phyllis Siskel
Jeffrey Smith and Deborah Mix
Melissa J. Spillenkothen
Joseph Tallmadge
Marcia Jean Taub and Peter Swain
Mike and Madelyn Tetmeyer
Barbara Tye
Douglas H. and Jo-Ann Watson
Robert J. Wilk
Anita Zeman
CENTERRING SOCIETY
The CenterRing Society of The Circus Arts Conservatory is a select group of individuals who make an annual, unrestricted gift of $1,000 or more, in ADDITION to any other donation they make that year, for the sole purpose of ensuring excellence at The Circus Arts Conservatory.
Kenneth and Peggy Abt
Alexandra Armstrong
Stephen and Shari Ashman
Ali and Gloria Bahaj
David and Myrna Band
Jeff Barg
Ralph Basile and Karen MacDonald-Basile
John Bean and Alexandra Jupin-Bean
Carol Beeler
Jerry and Helga Bilik
Garry Blount
Martin and Barbara Bowling
Dr. Jenne Britell
Diane Broda
Jack and Shirley Brown
Hon. Vern and Sandy Buchanan
Greg and Erica Budslick
Bob and Carol Carter
Jack Dean and Kim Bouchard
John and Mary Jo Deckro
Jaime and Julie DiDomenico
Jerry and Wendy Feinstein
Ralph and Cherie Gorenstein
Shirley Gossett
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Julie A. Harris
Katherine Harris
Mark and Meg Hausberg
Charlie Huisking
Ginger Judge
Robert Heeren and Steven Kalt
Richard and Tammy Karp
Zoltan Karpathy and Amy Covert
Donna Koffman
Judith Kozlowski
Esther Kuznetz
Ed and Abby Lasky
Bart Lowther
Don Malawsky and Tess Koncick
Jim and Ellen Marsey
Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy
Howard Millman and Carolyn Michel
Bill Misiura
Ronald and Beth Parrish
Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs Reis
Millie Ricciardelli
Susan Russell
Michael Salmon
Tom and Debbie Shapiro
Noel and Toby Siegel
Phyllis Siskel
Jeffrey Smith and Deborah Mix
Hobart and Janis Swan
Marcia Jean Taub and Peter Swain
Mike and Madelyn Tetmeyer
Richard and Elizabeth Thomspon
Janice Tibbals and Gary Mobely
Barbara Tye
Rev. Everett and Deb Walk
Bernard and Lauren Walsh
Beth Waskom and Michael Belle
Elisabeth Waters
Doug and JoAnn Watson
Ken and Carolyn Woodworth
Drs. Richard and Phyllis Yonker
FRIENDS OF THE CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY
Thank you to everyone who has generously donated to The Circus Arts Conservatory between July 1, 2022 and January 1, 2024.Your support is appreciated beyond all measure! Every effort has been made to acknowledge our esteemed donors. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or listed incorrectly, please contact the Development Office at 941.355.9335
$50,000 to $100,000 +
Stephen and Shari Ashman
Ralph Basile and Karen MacDonald-Basile
Jaclyn Brunckhorst
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Department of Cultural Affairs, State of Florida
Finnery Family Charitable Trust
The Estate of Gudrun Graugaard
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Bart and Joan Levenson
Michael’s On East
Sarasota County Tourist
Development Council
William G. and Marie Selby Foundation
Ken and Carolyn Woodworth
$25,000 to $49,999
Dr. Jenne Britell
The William H. Donner Foundation
Florida Design Works
Ginger Judge
Donna Koffman
Bernard and Lauren Walsh, JusticePays.com
$10,000 to $24,999
Eric Baird, Baird Inc.
John Bean and Alexandra
Jupin-Bean
Diane Bennett
Jerry and Helga Bilik
Frank and Cathy Burzik
Judith Daykin
Jaime and Julie DiDomenico
Greg and Jenn Douglas, Douglas Jeep
Steven and Lisa High, The Ringling Museum
Huisking Foundation
JP Morgan Chase
Steven Kalt and Robert Heeren
Richard and Tammy Karp
Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed
Esther Kuznetz, Star Financial Solutions
Capt. Thomas and Linda McDonald
Carolyn Michel and Howard Millman
Mowers, Inc.
Pete & Diane
Publix Super Markets Charities
Jeannie Russell
Sarasota Ford
Tom and Debbie Shapiro
Chad and Tatyana Stewart
Charles and Martha Swanson
The Exchange
Janice Tibbals and Gary Mobley
$5,000 to $9,999
Aladdin Equipment
Ali and Gloria Bahaj
David and Myrna Band
Marguerite Barnett, Mandala Med Spa
Bank of America Client Foundation
Carol Beeler
Rob and Diane Bennett
Shaun and Tess Boros
Martin L. and Barbara Bowling
Jack and Shirley Brown
Harriette Buckman
Greg and Erica Budslick
Ariane Dart
Jerry and Wendy Feinstein
Larry and Jennifer Fox
Ralph and Cherie Gorenstein
Mike and Tina Granthon
Ingrid Green
Island Foundatoin
Kevin Gross
Warren and Pamela Hamilton
Jeffrey Karasawa, Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi
Bart Lowther, Mariash Lowther Financial
Cynthia McCague
Ryan and Hannah McComb
Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy
Fran and Barbara Misantone
Keith Monda and Veronica Brady
Hakim and Melissa Morsli
Brenda Pellizon
Celia Perkins
Fred Pfening III
Pete Post
Susan B. Russell
Bruce and Terri Saba
Marcia Jean Taub and Peter Swain, In Loving Memory of Ron and Ethel Taub
Rita Thibault
Tommy’s Express Car Wash
Venice Golf and Country Club Foundation
Everett and Deborah Walk
Beth Waskom and Michael Belle
Elisabeth Waters
Geoffrey White
$1,000 to $4,999
Ken and Peggy Abt
Lou and Sandra Alwardt
Dale and Carolyn Anderson
Meredith Ansenberger
Alexandra Armstrong
Diane J. Baker
Jeff Barg and Stacy Jernigan
David and Mary Benfer
Garry Blount
Deborah Blue
Carl and Ina Born
David Bossman
Kellan and Julia Braren
Millie Brown
Moss and Patricia Brown
Gary and Colleen Buchmeier
Robert and Emilie Buschman
Frank and Theresa Buzan
Don Carlson, TWEEDS
Bob and Carol Carter
Joseph and Michelle Caulkins
Cindy Chianese
Carmelo and Sue Conti
Deborah M. Cooley Charitable Trust
Paulo Davis
Jack Dean and Kim Bouchard
Matthew DePalma, Capstan Financial
Donald and Cynthia Elitzer
Candice Ermer
Daria Fairchild
Joseph and Sally Fernandez
Terry and Barbara Flannery
Shoko Frey
LaShawn Frost
Laima Garbonkus
Sanjay Goel
Joseph Goode
Jeffrey Gould
Joe and Leslie Grabowski
Robert and Noelle Haft
Annette J. Hagens Memorial Foundation
Katherine Harris
Mark and Margaret Hausberg
Ryan and Ashley Hedrick
Sanra Hiland
Penny Hill
Jeffrey and Marjorie Holman
Gavan and Kelly Hunt
Stephen and Alicia Jaynes
Johnson & Johnson Foundation
Robert G. Jones
Naveed and Aliza Khalidi
Zoltan Karpathy and Amy Covert
Barry and Diane Kirschenbaum
Michael and Terri Klauber
Jeff Koffman and Toni-Anne
DeNicola
KoJo SRQ
Ashley Kozel
Sandra Laas
Diana Lager
Ed and Abby Lasky
Laura Jean’s Consigments
Valerie Leatherwood
Philip and Deborah Maiese
Don Malawsky and Tess Koncick
James L. Marsey Sr. McCain, Storrie & McCain Family Fund
Rick and Linda McCampbell
Les and Pam McCurdy
Frank and Mary Mehwald
FRIENDS OF THE CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY
Urban and Shelley Meyer
J. William Misiura
Betsy Mitchell
Pauline Mitchell
Dana Moretta
Gloria Moss
Philip and Elizabeth Nace
Karl and Ricky Newkirk
Judith Norris
Mario and Amie Oliva
Ronald and Beth Parrish
Mike and Marie Pender
Pamela Perry
David Peterson
Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth
Hon. Ray and Kathleen Pilon
Christopher Pinckney and Johanna Gustafsson
I.J. Pober
Doug and Jennifer Powell
William and Sherry Powell
Peter and Joan Powers
Ken Prokop
John and Jill Raleigh
Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs Reis
Victor and Joyce Rendano
Millie Ricciardelli
Rev. Don and Peggy Roberts
Rodizio Grill
Ruth Rojas
Vicki Rollo
Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay Foundation
Richard and Lisa Saba
Salem Foundation
Michael Salmon
Sarasota Estate Auction
Wes Scheufler, Scheidel Foundation
Carolyn Schroeder
Andrew and Katherine Sell
Linda Sieffert
Noel and Toby Siegel
Jacqueline Siegel-Frascella
Siesta Key Kiwanis Foundation
Jeff Smith and Deborah Mix
Les and Judy Smout
Robert and Maria Soeder
Dawn Spencer
Splash Beverage Group
Hobart and Janis Swan
Sweet Sparkman Architects
Rich and Assunta Swier
Charlie Ann Syprett
Tandem Construction
Chad and Colleen Thayer
G. Richard and Elizabth Thompson
John and Mary Louise Toal
Rebecca Tracy
Barbara Tye
United Community Bank
U.S. Eye
Monica and Richard Van Buskirk
Varone Orthodontics
Doug and Jo-Ann Watson
Windjammers Friends
Tolly and Jessica Wizenberg
John and Jan Wohlwend
Johnny Yong
Richard and Phyllis Yonker
Fred Yturralde and Jennifer
Goodman
Diane Ziemke
$500 to $999
Jeffrey and Malika Apple
Darlene Brasche Albanis
Robert and Patricia Baer
Rick and Anita Bajaj
Kathryn Baril
Benevity Community Impact Fund
Doug and Jamie Black
Dan and Betty Butler
Heather Caldwell
Matthew and Margaret Callihan
Michael and Jaymie Carter
Morten Christensen
Virginia Cleveland
Michael and Stacey Corley
Neil and Sandra DeFeo
Gary and Lorrie Dickinson
Richard Dorfman
Kerri Dowdell
Peter and Beth Edelstein
Douglas Endicott
Fred and Judy Fiala
Donald Fosselman
Linda Franklin
Joan Galvin
Hermione Gilpin
David Gizys
Tyson Hardie and Shelley Roach
Richard and Mariam Headley
Richard and Andrea Hearn
Jim and Jennifer Hess
Maxine House
David Ingrassia
Steven Koenig
Ed Kumian and Robin Sathan
Tom Lefevre
Mechele Leonard
Paul and Susan Levine
Give Lively Foundation
Stephen and Polly Greene
D. Anthony Jones
David and Joyce Kay
Mary Keels
Sarah Kupiec
Jane Laudano
David and Mary Lou Laws
Louie Liu
Parthiv Mahadevia
cindy McCollum
Robert Menson and Margo Waite
Lissa Murphy
Paul Newman and Susan Greatorex
Mike and Michelle Nixon
Ingrid Nutter
Chelsey Okpych, Allstate Foundation
Saurabh Patel
The Patterson Foundation
Pelican Cove Condo Association
Neil and Shannon Phillips
Ann Robbins
Jackie Rogers
Lauren Rosario
Robert and Linda Rosenbluth
Scott and Margo Ross
Nehru Sabharwal
James and Kathleen Scholler
Dharmesh Shah
Roberta Shively
Showfolks of Sarasota
David T. Smith
Douglas J. Smith
Jen Storch
Elizabeth Sublette
Richard and Alitza Trumpler
Scott and Hope Wenk
Janet Winkler
Marina Wolf-Schmmidt
Gerald Zaltman
$100 to $499
Martha Allen
Chippy Ajithan
Heather Altman
Amir and Lisa Arbisser
Cynthia Arcaro
Nicolina Aristi
Mary Arnold
Tony Astmann
Will Avgerakis and Bethany McLure
Bill and Peg Baker
Mark and Molly Ballow
Johanna Barbieri
Jonathan Barnett
Henry Barragan
Barrett Family
Michael Baughen
Mary Bensel
Paul Binder
Richard Bishop
Francine Blum
Courtney Bonacuse
John Bradbury and Fran Fergusson
Joseph and Mary Brinkmeyer
Donald Brown
Larry and Beverly Brown
Mel Burrowes and Helen Markus
Jeff Burulia
Miles Capron
Catherine Carson-Freymann
Faye Castrucci
Peter and Debi Chagaruly
Christina Chartrand
Uta Christ-Janer
Judy Christian
Cisco, Bright Funds Foundation
Ryan and Laurel Clemence
Stu and Vivian Cohn
James S. Cole
Bob Collins and Giselle Stolper
Edward Collins
Geo and Ruby Cook
Rich, Aubrey, and Cale Courtney
Charles and Carolyn Culkin
Kelly Davis
John and Mary Jo Deckro
Lenore DeMeo
Ryan and Randi Donahue
Kelly Dowd
Mary Ann Drosnock
Heather Colbert Eckert
Virginia Engleman
Epiphany of Our Lord Ukranian
Catholic Church
Adam Epstein
Ray and Sandra Evenson
FRIENDS OF THE CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY
Yvonne Fadely
Sawyer Farrell
Fine Arts Society / Arts Advocates
Florida School Boards Association
David and Anne Frisch
Mary Fuerst
Roger Fuller
Thomas and Linda Garden
GEMS, Sarasota Yacht Club
Frederick and Elaine Gewirtz
Eugenia Glasser
Jean Gleason
Louis and Margaret Goedecke
Joan Golub
Alvaro Gonzalez
Krishen Greenwell
Letitia Griffin
Grinde-Dues Family Fund
Debbie Grob
Eric Gross
William B. Grubb Jr.
Judy Gruner
Paul and Martha Hafner
Annette Haile
Jane Hamlin
Benjamin Hard, Sara-Bay
Financial Corp.
Angel Hayes
Jen Hebda
Pamela Henley
Alfred and Mimi Hernandez
Robert and Patty Ingrassia
Vincent and Marie Ingrassia
Jackie Jaakola
Kent and Silvia Jimison
Bette Johnson
Nancy L. Johnson
Pat Johnson
Robert and Alexandra Johnson
Robert and Carolyn Johnson
Stanton Jones
Marvin Kadesh
Marc Kalman
Sean Kelly
John Kidd
Kathryn Killinger
Bruce and Mary Knapp
Albert and Carolyn Koch
Marty and Louanne Kohr
Randy and Melanie Kraft
Ellen Kramer
Judi Kvilhaug
Norma Kwenski
Karel and Myrna Labberton
George and Marlene Lange
Carolyn Langan
Lucy Lapides
David and Lucie Lapovsky
Helen Learned
Carlene Lebous
Jennifer Lemmer-Posey
Jay and Iris Leonard
John and Karen Lesky
Paul Lewis and Jane Shannon
Terrance and Elvira Lindemann
Linda Lindsay
Ann Loudermilk
Casey Lucas
Doug Lyda
Nancy M. MacKenzie
Wayne and Nancy Magee
H.W. Maier
Connie Majka
David Masich
Dennis and Katherine Matheney
The Matthews Family
Natalie Mauney
Peter and Jennifer Mayer
J.B. McCourtney
Terry McDonald
Carolyn McGarvey
Jennifer McIntyre
Zack McNally
Robert and Jeanne Meister
Daryl and Rita Melzer
Bruce and Colleen Menz
Terry Meyers Fremont
Mary Jane Miller
Brooke and Karen Misantone
Marie Monsky
William Montague
Sherril Morse
Ryan Mullen
Caryn Mutchnick
Geraldine Naeyaert
Nevalyn Nevil
Thomas Nielsen and Kathryn Bohn
Fred and Penny Nowicki
Elaine Nutlay
Kathleen O’Hara
Michael and Grace O’Hara
Mark Ormond
David and Sharon Orr
David and Marjorie Osborn
Mark Owades
Marcia Carlson Pack
Richard and Carleen Payne
Brigid Barrett Pellicano
Saverio Pellicano
Bev Petrina
Andrea Pilch
Julie Planck
Julia Prewitt
Theodore and Belle Probst
C. Louis Putallaz
Kenneth and Debora Rainey
Judith Rathje
Reckker & Ruehl
Lesley Reed
James and Noxie Reese
Mark and Cheryl Reina
Nancy Rencis
Giovanna Rezac, Otto Jewelry
Penny Roberts
Thomas Roberts
Rosemarie Rode
Phil Rosenbaum
Robert Rosinsky and Ruth Williams
Terry and Sam Roth
Nancy Roucher
John and Margaret Royal
Jack Rozance
Matthew Rydson
Doug and Carla Salmon
Sarasota Gulf Gate Rotary Foundation
Diane Sawyer
Brenda Sax
Bob and Barb Schaal
Daonald and Katherine Schoenhals
Bonnie Schur
Sascha Schwarzbauer
Susan Seal
Francisco Serrano
Ronald and Mary Shapiro
Jeremy and Alysha Shelby
The Shelton Family
Jim and Wendy Siegel
Rosalind Siegel
John and Deb Sobel
Fred and Dianne Span
Melissa J. Spillenkothen
Laura Sposato
Charles and Ellan Spring
Rosemary Stack
Barry and Anne Stein
Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour
Community Association
Charlotte Suhler
Sunshine Region AACA
Amish Sura
Cynthia Swanson
Pamela Templeton
David Tetrault
Vaness Thomas-Smith
Dean Thompson, Inc.
Larry and Pat Thompson
Jim and Deborah Thurlow
Ellen Toe
Steve and Bonnie Traiman
William Turner
Michael and Karen Valentino
Linda R. Van Zandt
Sofie Wachtmeister
Tino Wallenda, Circus Maranatha
Laurie Walmsley
John and Karen Warren
Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee
Kelly Welsh
Barbara Wetzel
Wexler Family Foundation
James Whalen
Dale Williams
Eva Williams
Phoenix and Courtney Witcher
Judy Wolf
Laura Stuart Wood
Frances Wurlitzer
Frank and Patricia Young
John and Clare Youngs
John Zamoiski
Jake Zeigler and Cheryl Gorelick
Anita Zeman
Thank you to our special donors Phyllis Siskel and Julie Harris.
THANK YOU FROM THE CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY
MEDIA SPONSORS
BEER AND WINE SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING AND TALENTED CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Thomas Bender • James Cole • Lenore Lennie Golden Duensing
John Jones • Harry Sayer • Norman Schimmel
Each one of us has the potential to impact a person, a cause, a community. For nearly 45 years, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has matched donors to causes, creating lasting impact. You can be the one to make a difference. IN SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT PROUD TO BE A PARTNER
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Leave a Circus Legacy
Becoming a Legacy Society member is as simple as including The CAC in your will. Charitable bequests are among the simplest and most flexible ways to leave your legacy. Planned giving options such as distributions from an IRA retirement account, or establishing charitable trusts that produce lifetime incomes carry significant tax advantages while ensuring your circus legacy wishes.
Please consider becoming a CAC Legacy Society Member. Contact Zoltan Karpathy, CAC Vice President of Philanthropy, at 941-355-9335 x325 or email Zoltan@CircusArts.org for more information about how your donations can benefit you while helping sustain the CAC mission.
You can make a difference. Leave a circus LegacY.
