OnCenter Fall 2023

ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA

Fall 2023

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PUBLISHER

Jeffrey Reeves

EDITOR

Andrea Gannon

ART DESIGN

Tyler Petrich

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Andrea Gannon

Jeffrey Reeves

Erin Cline

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Gustavo Rattia

Erin Cline

ADVERTISING SALES

Kyle Wallace

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WELCOME TO A NEW SEASON!

Yes, it’s a new season and one of the most beautiful times to be on Hilton Head Island – fall, of course! But it’s also a “cool” new season at the Arts Center, with September beginning our exciting New Year!

We are kicking it all off with the murdermystery-comedy Clue! We chose the show for so many reasons – it’s fun, fast-paced, and guaranteed to make you laugh, and who doesn’t need that right about now? What we didn’t expect, however, was the cult following of this show/movie/game! A number of patrons are telling us how thrilled they are we are producing it! We even have one group of 100 (yes, 100) coming to see it the very first week!

A reminder to those who know, and a note of interest to those who don’t, what we do at the Arts Center isn’t bringing in theatrical productions, rather it’s producing them … that includes casting actors in New York City, imagining and building the sets, designing costumes and lighting, hiring the director, choreographer, and musical director, housing the actors and creative team on our beautiful island, rehearsing, and then finally offering you the magic of theatre that you witness on our stage!

So much goes into each show before the curtain rises! We hope you’ll keep that in mind as you join us for all of our five productions in our 23-24 Theater Series. After our season opener, we have Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn; in February, it’s August Wilson’s Fences; then, in spring, get ready for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; and for summer, the ubiquitous Fosse-fave Chicago!

Each season, we also program world-class presenting artists, outreach programs and festivals, and year-round educational offerings. In essence, we always have something going on here! We hope you’ll join our email list, follow us on social media, and frequent our website – artshhi.com – to continually stay up-to-date on everything going on!

We are delighted that you’re here to experience one of our region’s greatest cultural treasures … the award-winning Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU BACK “ALL SEASON LONG!”

Jeffrey S. Reeves President/CEO

of the Lowcountry

Lowcountry home!

WHODUNIT? WHERE? AND WITH WHAT?

These are the integral questions known by anyone who has ever played a game of Clue, one of the most popular board games ever made. First devised in England and imported to the U.S. by Parker Brothers, the crime-solving game has spawned numerous international editions, books, spin-off games, a popular 1985 movie, and now, perhaps best of all, a new comedic play.

The show, based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin, is the Arts Center’s Season Opener that runs through October 29.

As anyone knows who has ever attempted to determine whether it was Colonel Mustard with a wrench in the library, or Miss Scarlet with a rope in billiard room, or maybe Mrs. Peacock with a candlestick in the kitchen, Clue is all about campy, zany fun! There are no real-life consequences or grief. It’s a witty, lighthearted, retro romp filled with colorful characters in a creepy old manor house — during a terrible storm, of course.

THE GAME’S AFOOT WITH OUR SEASON OPENER

The movie with Tim Curry, Madeline Khan, and Lesley Ann Warren upped the campy aspect of the game. The new stage version takes the laughs even further. Yes, there is a murder. Several, in fact. And yes, cast members — and the audience — spend the breezy 90-minute run trying to guess “whodunit?”

Director Whitaker Gannon (Red, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Little Shop of Horrors) tells us, “The thrills in Clue are of the hilarious, not scary, variety. And, the material lends itself to more fast-paced physical comedy when done on stage versus film.”

This top-notch cast is up the challenge of the rapid-fire, twisty dialogue, and wild antics. Danny Hayward (recently seen in Company) is brilliantly cast as the archly humorous and scheming butler Wadsworth, who knows that all the guests invited by the mysterious Mr. Boddy to his manor house have more than a few secrets to hide!

Tell your friends to see it, but don’t give them a single clue whodunit! Tickets may be purchased by visiting tickets.artshhi.com or by calling (843) 842-ARTS (2787).

The Cast of Clue, Photography but Gustavo Rattia

“TREMENDOUS FUN AWAITS WITH THIS MURDER MYSTERY/COMEDY!”

ANNOUNCING THE ARTS CENTER'S

We are thrilled to announce the Arts Center’s amazing, new Theater Season, running from September 2023 – August 2024. It’s an outstanding line-up of cult favorites and Broadway hits, offering something for everyone.

Fall kicks off our season with the hilarious CLUE (September 27 – October 29, 2023), an exciting new murder-mystery-comedy with a cast full of colorful characters. Six guests are invited to a dinner party thrown by an anonymous host. They are given aliases and though they are discouraged from revealing personal information, it is soon discovered that all of them have fallen victim to the same blackmailer, their very host of the evening.

What follows is a madcap, slapstick evening full of murder, mystery, and laughs as they seek to puzzle out the culprit amongst criminals. A blast from beginning to end!

The holiday timeslot brings a family-friendly musical extravaganza, perfect for getting in the spirit of the season! Based on the classic holiday film by the same name, the Arts Center is delighted to produce IRVING BERLIN’S HOLIDAY INN (November 29December 24, 2023).

When singer-songwriter Jim Hardy tires of showbiz, he decides to leave the bright lights of Broadway behind for a calm life in a Connecticut farmhouse. At first, he greets his new life with enthusiasm, but, just as he starts

to think farm life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, he meets Linda, a spunky school teacher harboring immense talent and big dreams.

Together, they bring life back to the farm by transforming it into the Holiday Inn, a lively venue for festive performances celebrating the red letter days on the calendar. With dance numbers galore and a score packed with classics like “Blue Skies,” ”Heat Wave,” “Shaking the Blues Away,” and the beloved “White Christmas,” this heartwarming story will delight the whole family.

Our Winter production is one of the most important works in American Theatre: AUGUST WILSON’S FENCES (January 31 –February 24, 2024). This gripping story takes place in 1957 in Pittsburgh and follows Troy Maxson, a 53-year-old man who struggles to provide for his wife and son in a time when slavery is long over but the civil rights movement has still not come to fruition.

In his younger days, Troy was an astoundingly talented baseball player, but wasn’t able to make it to the Major Leagues due to the color of his skin. Now his son wants to play baseball, and Troy’s frustrations are revived. Wilson’s play, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1987, deals with dreams deferred and family relationships.

Many believe Fences to be Wilson’s greatest triumph. It has been performed on Broadway, in national and international

theaters, receiving just about every award a play, playwright, or its performers can merit. We are thrilled to be producing this seminal piece.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING

MUSICAL (April 24 – May 26, 2024) is our inspiring spring production. This Tony Award-winning musical tells the true story of Carole King’s meteoric rise to fame as one of the twentieth century’s foremost singersongwriters. We are introduced to Carole when she is 16, pitching her first song to New York music producer Don Kirshner. We follow not only her impressive career as one of the most prolific songwriters ever, but her turbulent and triumphant personal life.

Featuring such unforgettable classics as "You've Got a Friend, "One Fine Day," "So Far Away," "Take Good Care of My Baby," "Up on the Roof," "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," and "Natural Woman," this Tony and Grammy Awardwinning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget.

Summer brings full-on razzle dazzle to the Arts Center stage with our production of CHICAGO (June 26 – August 18, 2024).

Broadway’s longest-running American musical is a dazzling and satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine.

Set in roaring 20s, and based on real-life murders and trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested, despite her attempts to convince her pushover husband, Amos, to lie for her. In jail, Roxie meets her hero, the famed double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly. When both acquire the same lawyer, tensions flare as they vie for the spotlight-- though instead of onstage, they’re mugging for the flashbulb of the newspaper reporters.

With catchy, sexy music, and a funny, intelligent, and utterly engaging book by John Kander and Bob Fosse, Chicago is a musical spectacular that is as addictive as gossip rags and as unforgettable as any trial of the century.

We hope you’re as excited about the new 2023-24 season as we are! At this time, the only way to secure tickets to all of these shows is with a season subscription. Subscription tickets are also redeemable for our Presenting Artists Series as well, making it the ultimate in flexibility!

See page 21 for your subscription choices. To snag this phenomenal line-up now, call 843-842-ARTS (2787) or visit artshhi.com.

THREE LEADING MEN. THREE UNBELIEVABLE VOICES.

an exciting taste of Broadway comes to the Arts Center as we welcome back The Broadway Tenors! These leading men will dazzle with a spectacular performance filled with beloved Broadway hits from South Pacific, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Jersey Boys, and more.

The Broadway Tenors were created to be Broadway’s international ambassadors bringing together three of New York’s most sought-after leading men, singing the preeminent songs of The Great White Way. The fully-staged, choreographed show features beautifully rendered musical scores and show-stopping medleys arranged exclusively for the The Broadway Tenors.

The celebrated tenors Brent Barrett, John Cudia, and David Burnham will be taking center stage at the Arts Center poised to leave you mesmerized and breathless as they recreate their roles played on Broadway and stages across the world.

The charismatic Barrett made his Broadway and has played the Phantom in numerous companies in the US and Germany, along with “Billy Flynn” in the Tony Award-winning hit Chicago.

With his golden voice, John Cudia holds the distinct honor of being the first and only actor to perform on Broadway as both the Phantom and Jean Valjean. Cudia is now a classical crossover artist singing with opera companies and symphonies.

David Burnham is a force of nature who first gained critical acclaim after replacing Donny Osmond in the National Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and also was an original Broadway cast member of The Light in the Piazza.

Together these luminous leading men have starred on Broadway and in National Tours with credits that include West Side Story, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Wicked, Grand Hotel, Kiss Me, Kate, Oklahoma, Jesus Christ Superstar, and the list goes on!

Prepare to become lost in these voices as they fill the theater with the “Music of the Night” on November 7 and 8. Tickets are $63 and may be purchased online at tickets. artshhi.com or by calling the box office at 843-842-ARTS (2787).

October 7 –

November 18

Celebrating Arts, Culture, and History

Hilton Head Island’s month-long celebration has something for everyone! Check out the schedule of live music, theatrical performances, museum and gallery exhibitions, enlightening lectures, inspiring poetry readings, captivating dance performances, historical tours, hands-on arts experiences, and educational offerings at culturehhi.org.

2023 ANNUAL CRESCENDO CELEBRATION

The Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs together with the Arts & Cultural Council of Hilton Head are thrilled to announce the 6th Annual Crescendo Celebration of Arts & Culture, from October 7 to November 18, 2023.

This regional event, dedicated to October’s National Arts and Humanities Month, serves as a vibrant showcase for the rich tapestry of arts, culture, and history on Hilton Head Island. It spotlights the talents of numerous arts and culture organizations, individual artists, performers, and authors who call Hilton Head Island home.

Jeffrey Reeves, President/CEO of the Arts Center, said, “We are so fortunate to live in a community that has such an abundance of arts, cultural, and historical offerings for both residents and visitors. The weeks of Crescendo do indeed shine a spotlight on some stellar events and organizations. Kudos to the Town of Hilton Head Island and Arts & Cultural Council for making the arts such a vibrant part of our island.”

To stay up to date on all the exciting events of Crescendo as well as arts activities all year round, sign up for the Culture HHI newsletter at CultureHHI.org.

THIS YEAR’S SIGNATURE EVENTS OF CRESCENDO INCLUDE:

TUES, OCT 10 (4:30-6:00 PM)

The Annual Crescendo Community Celebration, offering live music, storytelling, and exhibitions by artists and cultural organizations at Shelter Cove Community Park.

NOW – OCT 29

Clue at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

FRI, OCT 20 (7:30 PM)

Symphony Under the Stars at Lowcountry Celebration Park.

WED, OCT 25 & THU, OCT 26

The Historic Mitchelville Film Festival at Coligny Theatre.

OCT 7 – NOV 18

“Intricate Oceans: Coral in Contemporary Art” exhibition at the Coastal Discovery Museum.

SAT, NOV 18

The Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade, a captivating and delightful procession along South Forest Beach culminating at Lowcountry Celebration Park.

ADDITIONALLY, CRESCENDO WILL FEATURE THESE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EVENTS:

The Broadway Tenors at the Arts Center

Holiday Kick-off Festival at the Arts Center

Hilton Head Island Concours d ’Elegance and Motoring Festival

The Grand Motoring Film Festival at the Arts Center

Jazz For All Ages Festival

Mountain Top at Lean Ensemble Theater

Gullah Food Festival

Two weekends of the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker

Hilton Head Island Oyster Fest

Rock ‘n Ribs at Coligny Plaza featuring 38 Special

Poetry and Storytelling Series at Tio’s

Costumed character tours at Historic Fort Mitchel, Zion Cemetery, and Baynard Mausoleum

Singer Songwriter Series at Lowcountry Celebration Park

Spotlight presented by the Island School Council for the Arts

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2023 Lantern Making Workshops

LANTERN MAKING AGES 13 – ADULT

During this workshop you will have an opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind illuminated sculpture using a paper globe lantern as well as an assortment of translucent forms and materials. From pirates and mermaids to crabs and critters, participants will get creative as they craft their very own unique lantern to participate in the Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade on Sat, Nov 18, 2023.

FISH & JELLY LANTERN

FAMILY FUN: ALL AGES

During this workshop students will get creative as they craft their very own illuminated fish or jellyfish lantern to participate in the Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade on Sat, Nov 18, 2023.

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The Town’s Official Holiday Kickoff Celebration

ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina hosts the Holiday Kick-Off Festival, the Town of Hilton Head Island’s official start to the twinkling, magical holiday season.

Come celebrate with a fabulous, festive day on the Arts Center grounds, 12:00pm –3:00pm, with a wonderful dose of holiday cheer and family fun!

The afternoon will feature performances by talented local youth groups, crafts for kids, and photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and of course, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. You’ll also get an exciting sneak peek of our next show, with a performance by the cast of the Arts Center’s seasonal musical sensation Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn.

As always, don’t forget to shop local! We can help with that! You can start your holiday shopping at the Holly Day Art Market, returning for its third year, while supporting local artists who will be onsite with jewelry, art, crafts, Christmas treasures and more! Vendors interested in participating can contact Alana Adams, Sr. Director of Education, at 843-686-3945 x205, for details and to reserve a space.

The very-merry festival also includes delicious refreshments and some prize giveaways as well! A variety of food trucks will be on-site during the festival, plus there will be soda, water, beer and wine.

A wonderful day for residents and visitors alike, please join us for the free Town’s Holiday Kick-Off Festival on the grounds of the Arts Center — Saturday, November 18, 12:00pm–3:00pm — the perfect way to usher in the holiday season!

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PLAY YOUR PART IN THE ARTS!

Contribute & enjoy these special benefits...

Our success is achieved through relationships with individuals like you. As a donor, you’re telling the community that you believe in the value of the Arts Center. Your gift is vital in supporting the quality of life in our community, providing outstanding cultural and educational programs.

Patron Circles

ANGELS $10,000+

Benefits listed in each level below, and

☡ Dedication of one Opening Night performance per season (chosen by patron) and two additional complimentary tickets.

☡ Pre-show champagne reception for eight additional guests on patron dedicated Opening Night.

PRODUCERS $5,000 – $9,999

Benefits listed in each level below, and

☡ 10 complimentary tickets, redeem for any Theater Series, and/or Presenting Series performances.

PRESENTERS $2,500 – $4,999

Benefits listed in each level below, and

☡ Concierge seating

HERITAGE $1,250 – $2,499

Benefits listed in each level below, and

☡ Invitation for two to Opening Night champagne reception (five shows).

☡ Invitation for two to Patron Circle Appreciation (November).

Donor Circles

DIRECTORS $750 – $1249

Benefits listed in each level below, and

☡ Invitation for two to Season Opening Reception.

PLAYERS $500 – $749

Benefits listed in each level below, and

☡ OnStage Reception with Production Overview (five shows).

BENEFACTORS $250 – $499

Benefits listed in each level below, and

☡ Behind The Scenes tours (five shows) with reception.

CONTRIBUTORS $100 – $249

☡ Recognition in OnCenter.

CHAMPIONS FORE CHARITY

Arts Center participates in the Heritage Classic Foundation’s matching program, allowing 100% of your contribution to be matched with an additional 20%.[1] Participation begins at $1,000.

To make a gift of stock, real estate, or to discuss a planned gift, please contact: Senior Director of Development, Jan Smith: (843) 686–3945 x303 • jsmith@artshhi.com

MATCHING GIFTS:

Many companies will match donations made to the Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

[1] Please refer to heritageclassicfoundation.com/giving-programs to read FAQ regarding donating through Champions Fore Charity

Where You Belong

The Arts Center is Proud to Present

Outstanding programs that offer a variety of engaging arts experiences. These cultural activities create new opportunities for residents and visitors to share in the wonder, joy, and excitement of the arts.

Producing Theater Series

Each year the Arts Center produces five shows – musicals and plays –from concept to curtain call, featuring outstanding direction, superb set design and talented actors in the Theater Series.

Presenting Series Performances

From pop to jazz to blues, classic and contemporary dance, as well as vocalists and comedians, the Great Performances Series at the Arts Center offers great performances throughout the season.

Education Programs

The Education Department offers visual and performance workshops, lectures, camps, homeschool classes, field trips and artist residencies, creating unique youth, special needs, and adult learning experiences in our four-county region.

Community Outreach Initiatives

The Community Outreach Program features a number of free outdoor events and concerts, including the Town’s Holiday Kick-Off Festival, Youth Arts Month, and Taste of Gullah.

Since 1996, Over 310,000 Education Outreach Services Provided

For many students this is their first time viewing live theater, being an artist, or hearing a musician play. The Arts Center has become a community education partner to many organizations providing services, support and outreach to sites and schools throughout Beaufort County as well as surrounding counties, while making community art opportunities accessible to everyone.

Arts Center Annual Fund

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Angels $10,000

Producers $5,000 Presenters $2,500

Heritage $1,250

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SUPPORTERS OF THE ARTS CENTER

The following have donated to our annual fund between September 1, 2022 – September 5, 2023

ANGELS $10,000+

Mr. & Mrs. Hans Abbink

Dr. Robert & Beverly Chell

Lisa & Andrew Davis

Sharon Miller

Bud & Shirley Mingledorff

The Norris Family Foundation

The Richard Norwood Speer, Jr Estate

Ann & Michael Waters, In Memory of Ruth & Robert Waters

David & Patty Wetmore

Heather Wilcauskas

JoAnn Wood

PRODUCERS $5,000+

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick K. Beard

Edward & Aletta Bond

Bill Boston in Memory of Jo Boston

Joseph & Helen Cohen

Lauri & Barry Davis

Marty & Lenore Gleason

Lesley Green

Mary & Jon Greenwell

Kurt & Ann Grindstaff

Theresa & Anthony Lee

Jim & Dot Loughlin

Pamela & Tim Marlette

Nancy & Bill McHugh

Sarah Meyer

Rebecca & David Pardue

Helen & Robert Payne

Andrea Purple

Bob & Donna Reese Foundation

Susan & Don Schopfer

Roberta & George Snelling

Stillman Foundation

Dr. Richard & Casey Vanderveer

PRESENTERS $2,500+

Jim & Ellie Berghausen

Sandra & Richard Berthelsen

Judy Bluestone

Vivian & Fred Burt

Nancy & Mark Cavallo

Bob Clemens

FOR SUPPORTING THE ARTS Thank You!

Adam & Penny Cron

Ted David In Memory of Jeri Ann David

Rhonda & Dan DeMuth

Sandra Eberting

Patty & Ron Flach

Donnie & Jan Freeman

Marilyn & Stephen Gammarino

Michael & Susan Harter

The Hobbs Foundation

Lawrence (Larry) Jackson, In Memory of Sherry L. Jackson

Bret & Laura Jacobowitz

Pidge & John James

Todd & Susan Johnson

Rick & Nefeli Keebaugh

Jack Kelly

Rosemary L. Kimball

Anne Marie & Dennis Lauzon

Brian & Darlene Marlowe

Dorothy & Bruce Maston

Judy Matchett

Dave McClintock & Mary Milligan

Carl & Patricia Miller

Ray & Linda Moloney Charitable Fund

Julius Parrella

Coleman & Shirley Peterson

Mr. & Mrs. James N. Richardson, Jr.

Pam Schofield

Wayne & Jo Ann Sebulsky

Janet Smith

Ray & Doris Stickel

Jim & Carol Stitt

Angela & Barry Taylor

Scott & Jim Tease

Jane Wild

James & Florence Willard

HERITAGE $1,250+

Anonymous

Sean Ames

Barb & Rick Bates

Jolene & Lynn Bailey

Vickie & Herwig Baumann

Carol & Jeff Billman

Larry & Ann Brown

Elizabeth & Stephen Carter

Marshall & Sharron Clary

Martha & Bob Clements

Rick & Sarah Coffin

Clair & Ted Craver

Butch Davies & Marty Moon

Bill & Linda DeArment

Ellen & Russ DiFazio

Kimmie & Frank Dulin

Kathy & Bob Eberly

Ruthie & Berry Edwards

Eierman Foundation

David A. & Christine R. Erdman

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Failor

Michelle & John Farrow

Andrea & Chris Gannon

Lara & Chris Garniewicz

Cary & Eileen Griffin

Nancy & Fred Habegger

Carolyn & Frederick Hack

Debbie & Marc Halbritter

James & Joanna Hicks

Dr. James & Kimberlee Hughes

Wilbur & Amy Hundley

Jim & Elaine Israel

Beverly & Keith Jennings

Carol & Tom Jones

Patricia & Mark Leader

Mike & Laura Levine

Mr. & Mrs. Norman Levy

Al Lewis

Margaret Marcotte

Michael & Jan McKelvey

Polly & Dave Middleton

Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas E. Mihelic

Linda Mikita

Angela & Howard Misthal

Porter P. Morgan

Jack A. Morris, Jr.

James & Laurie Noyes

Mary Princing

Linda Robinson & Dru Henson

Eric Rose & MaryBeth

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Sullivan Rose

Dr. Julius & Ann Scott

Spence & Barbie Stouffer

Dr. & Mrs. William Thorpe

Thomas W. & Caroline W. Tucker Family Fund

Connie & Jerry Voight

Judy Walker

Kay & Jeff Weaver

Nancy Winslow & Robert Willis

Phyllis & Paul Zaffaroni

Marilyn & Thomas Zeleznik

DIRECTORS $750+

Anonymous

Charles & Merry Atkins

Dr. & Mrs. Noel Bass

Bruce & Cherry Baumgartner

Michael & Kathy Botwinick

Steven and Emily Bragg

Bob & Carol Calcagni

Sylvia & Jose Eisenberg

Mrs. Janet Garnjost

John & Elaine Gillen

John & Linda Grobe

Mary & Bob Gunlock

Jack & Veronica Hunter

Julia Johns

Lori Kriwanek

Helene & Bob Krouchick

Frank Lazarus & Debra Migden

Nancy J. Lee

Hub & Mary-Marg Marquis

Craig Martin

Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Mayo

Douglas & Drborah Murphy

Mary Murray

Tom & Corky Nosek

Steve & Maggie Ornduff

Edward Pitoniak

Lois & Roy Plekenpol

Mary Kay & Don Poinsette

Helen Poor, In Memory of Chuck Poor

Ronald & Mary Smetek

Paul & Peggy Stevens

Stevens Family Vanguard

Charitable Fund

Pamela Thomas Dyer

Diane & Bill Tuthill

Barb & Dick Wiles

PLAYERS $500+

Anonymous

Mary Aiana

Mary-Stuart & John Alderman

David Ames

Lanny & Cherie Bailey

Barbara E. Blankenship

Alan & Barbara Breininger

Nancy Bryant and Mark Wildman

Elizabeth M. Bundy

Kim Carpenter & Sheila Corbett

Arnold & Susan Coran

John & Celia Cunningham

Joan & Charles Dattelbaum

Joan E. Deery

Laura & D.J. DeLong

Buck & Karen Edwards

David & Barbie Ellis

Linda Ellis

Dick & Cathy Farmer

Barbara Fleisher, In Memory of Dr. Arnold Fleisher

Richard & Loretta Frankovic

Mike & Jennifer Friel

Caroline & David Fuller

Kate & Jim Gaunt

Warren & Jay Graves

Cindy & Jerry Green

Judy Green & Ron Welch

Bonnie B. Haroff

Mary & Lynn Harvey

William & Marilyn Healy

Tom & Linda Hennessey

Dwight & Emeline Hunting

R. Ford & Patricia Hutchinson

Jane & Hart Joseph

Lynda & Jeffrey Kaplan

Roger Koferl

Peter & Chrissy Kristian

Paul & Louise Lang

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Levin

Peter & Sue Lievense

Dr. Doris Lindner

Fred & Janet Lombardi

Valerie & Terry Love

Judy & Ed Lowe

Sharon & Alistair Lowe

Joyce & John Maguire

John McLauchlin

Rick & Sue Mitchell

Michael and Marth Nelsen

Maria & Albert Niemi

Ellen & Andy Novick

Ms. DeeAnna Oliver

Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Patrick

R. Willis & Suzanne Post

Dan & Diane Reitman

Larry & Eddie Sanders

Constance Silvester

Kathleen Simmons

Richard & Kay Soaper

Dorothy & Gerry Swimmer

Judy Tauscher

Ruth TeBrake, In Memory of Paul TeBrake

Bill & Rita Vandiver

George & Rutie Volanakis

Walters Family Foundation

Sharon & Ed Weinlein

Chuck and Debi West, In Loving Memory of their Son, Croy West

Jay & Muffy Williams

Mary J. Wrenn

Phil & Judy Wright

Al & Betsy Younger

BENEFACTORS $250+

Anonymous

Ellie & Mike Agresta

Nigel & Suzanne Allen

Kathryn Alven, In Memory of David H Alven

Sue & Bill Aymond

Nancy & Neil Bader

Mark & Kathe Balinski

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Kathy Cypher

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Linda Donohoe

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Karen Tansey

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CONTRIBUTORS $100+

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Monica Ahrens

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Geri and Lew Allison

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Tony & Dianne Falgiani

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Goertemoeller

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Patricia Bray

Julie and John Guerard

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Raymond Hale

Robert Hall

Mrs. Beverly Hand

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Steve & Beth Hubeli

Alan & Leslie Hupper

Dave and Kari Sand-Jecklin

David and Deborah Johnson

Ken Jones

John & Jane Jonesco

William Giglio & LeAnn Kalita

Marcia & Jay Kaufman

Debi Keck

Janice & John Kehrli,  In Memory of

Ellen Freshman Smith

Robert Klein

Gary & Frankie Korosi

Gigi & Chuck Kotler

Jan & Chuck Kreitler

Donna & Phil Larsen

Edward & Linda Leahey

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Leff

James & Gail Link

Mary Lisi

Mary Lisko

Lee Lopez

Nancy & Joe LoPresti

Ingrid E. Low

Shirley A. Lucas

In Memory of Arie Lunenburg

Suzanne Macdonald

Ed & Louise Mahoney

Barbara Mainenti

Paula & Bill Marino

Janet Martin

Sally & Peter McAllister

Robert & Barbara McFadden

Sally P. McGarry

Dan & Woody McGinnis

Anita & James McGuirk

Daniel & Ann Merkel

Lucyle T. Merriwether

Ashby Mims

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Mary Moran

Maryanne Murphey

Suzanne & Neal Murray

Catherine Murray-Rust

Jacqueline Mutascio

James & Sally Myers

Kathleen Nemec

Ken Norris and Liz Ruppert

Jo Nuce

A Friend of the Arts

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Catherine Partridge-Hasler

Betsy Pehrson

Richard & Karen Penfold

Marleen & Abe Peritz

Geraldine Pinkerton

Joseph & Janet Pittelli

Fred & Alice Pitts

George & Judy Priest

Terry & Mary Ann Putnam

Victoria & Frank Radomski

Edward & Lorraine Regenye

Kris & Tom Reitz

Larry & Jeanne Ricciardelli

Kevin & Holly Ries

Patrick & Anna Roche

Bebe & Dan Rose

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Aiken & Glenys Ryan

Jerry & Carol Sarcia

Larry Schaefer

Margery & Richard Schill

Richard & Nancy Schulman

Drs. Patricia & Steven Shapiro

Pat & Marty Sievert

Tom & Nancy Simonetti

Jackie & Charles Sitrin

Audrey & George Smith

Ronald & Nancy B Smith

Linda & Robert Smith

Gary & Holly Snyder

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Spadafora

Kim Statler

Jill & Kit Stolen

Laura Sullivan

Robert & Gayle Sussman

Synopsys

Rick & Gloria Taylor

Virginia & Harvey Teerlink

Dr. Susan Timna

C. Thomas & Anita Toth

Cecilia Tsang

Debbie & Dick Waterman

Allen & Sharon Weiss

Veronica & Lewis Wetzel

M'Liss & Joe White

Bob & Judy White

Tonya White

Debbie Whitehurst

Buzz & Judie Whitmore

Dr. Karen Wicks

Al & Carolyn Wise

Michael Wityshyn

Bill & Linda Worrall

Louise Wyhopen

Sharon Yorlano

Barbara & Todd Zinke

THANK YOU TO OUR Grants & Foundations Supporters

We are grateful to our National, State, and Local Grantors and Foundations whose generous funding allows us to provide immeasurable impact to our Performing and Arts Education Programs! They include (in alpha-order):

THE BARGAIN BOX OF HILTON HEAD

BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S

The Beaufort Fund; The Winthrop Family Fund

COMMUNITY FOUNDATOIN OF THE LOWCOUNTRY'S FUNDS:

Eleanor and Bernard Breedlove; Long Cove Fund; Palmetto Dune Cares; Richard D. Lundy & Virginia E. Lundy

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE LOWCOUNTRY OPPORTUNITY GRANT

GOULDER FAMILY FOUNDATION

HILTON HEAD ISLAND COUNCOURS

D'ELEGANCE & MOTORING FESTIVAL

HERITAGE CLASSIC FOUNDATION:

Birdies for Charity; Champions Fore Charity

SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION

Which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts

SOUTH ARTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

STATE ACCOMODATIONS TAX GRANT

Beaufort County

STATE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX GRANT

Hilton Head Island

ST. FRANCIS THRIFT SHOP

THE KENNEDY CENTER

WEXFORD FOUNDATION

GET

READY TO REWIND

16, 2024

Get psyched for an outrageously awesome 80s party for our rad, retro Arts Center spring benefit. So like, tell your BFFs and get ready to get your 80s on! Rock out with a party on the stage with a DJ spinning some gnarly jams!

Calling All Theatre Lovers...

WE

WOULD LOVE TO ADD YOU TO OUR LIST OF VOLUNTEERS

We are seeking volunteers to be ushers, bartenders, and ticket scanners. It’s a great way to enjoy a show and have fun volunteering!

Behind the Scenes

Spring Business Partner Wine & Wellness Happy Hour

MAY 17, 2023

Restore Hyper Wellness hosted our Wine & Wellness Happy Hour with delicious vino generously donated by Hilton Head Wine & Spirits. We had many businesses interested to learn more about Arts Center and how to become a business partner. We also had several current & long-standing business partners represented: Restore, Spinnaker Resorts, Pink Magazine, and Courtyard at Marriott. Restore provided fabulous samplings of their amazing wellness services.

OnStage Reception: Company

MAY 8, 2023

Twenty friends of the Arts Center joined our President/CEO Jeffrey Reeves and Director of Production Curt Tomczyk to learn more about Sondheim's Company. Our OnStage event is a fun way to get up-close to see the show from an insider's perspective.

Spinnaker Resorts’ Virginia Camasca receives a HydraFacial: one of Restore’s signature services.

Behind the Scenes: Jersey Boys

JUNE 12, 2023

Invited donors enjoyed a reception and a behind the scenes look at the building and design of Jersey Boys. The group had many great questions while touring the Arts Center building. Their enthusiasm was wonderful!

Cast Party: Jersey Boys

JUNE 30, 2023

The SERG Group hosted an amazing cast party on Opening Night of Jersey Boys at their Black Marlin Bayside Grill restaurant. We enjoyed delicious food and fabulous beverages in their newly renovated bar!

MVP Patrons: Jersey Boys

SUMMER 2023

Some of our "frequent fliers" who attended Jersey Boys multiple times were our summer MVPs (most valuable patrons) and there were many of you! Jess & Kathy Bryant said, "We have enjoyed it all six times that we have seen the show! However, we're going to see it four more times. It is wonderful!"

Mary Hall also told us: "This was one of the best shows I've seen, I can't imagine the Broadway cast would be any better. These are all very talented actors. The band was beyond excellent, also!"

Summer Camp Fun

JUNE - AUGUST 2023

Campers had an amazing summer at the Arts Center and enjoyed participating in a range of arts-infused fun! From June to August, we held theatre sessions, several visual arts camps, a week of STEAM activities, and an adaptive arts camp for special needs youth. It was a fun-filled summer at the Arts Center once again as you can see by these photos brimming with creativity and sheer happiness!

Meet and Greet:Clue

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The cast of Clue arrived on Labor Day, having flown in from California, Wyoming, and New York, and our staff welcomed them with an informal meet and greet in our black box rehearsal space. Seen here are the actors, CEO/President Jeffrey Reeves, Director Whitaker Gannon, and a number of the show's creative team.

Board of Trustees 23–24

Officers

Michael R. Waters, Chairman

Elizabeth B. Mayo, Vice Chairman, Counsel

Marc A. Grant, Treasurer

Stephen J. Alfred, Secretary

William V. McHugh, Immediate Past Chairman, Ad Hoc

Trustees

Sandra J. Berthelsen; Robert M. Chell, Ph.D.;

Becca Edwards; Robert E. Lee, Trustee Emeritus

Laura A. Lemenze; Victoria H. Olson; Jeffrey S. Reeves; Leslie B. Richardson; Opal D. Abbink, Trustee Emerita

Executive Office

Jeffrey S. Reeves, President & CEO

Administration

Richard Feldman, VP & General Manager

Gail Ragland, Asst to the General Manager

Andrea Gannon, VP of Marketing

Erin Cline, Graphic Designer

Debbie Myers, VP & Chief Financial Officer

Amy Hundley, Finance Administrator

Janet Smith, Senior Director of Development

Alana Adams, Senior Director of Education Outreach

Tony Claudio, Facilities Manager

Production

Curt Tomczyk, Director of Production

Julia Hughes, Production Coordinator/Deck Chief

Christopher Kelley, Master Carpenter

Jude Corbett, Carpenter

Melinda Batchelor, Paint Charge

Alex Sargent, House Electrician

Andy Wallach, Costume Shop Manager

Abigail Barbier Brown, Cutter/Draper

Aimee Carson, Wardrobe Supervisor

Lanie Kear, Lighting Director

Marlo Griffith, Sound Designer/Engineer

Robert Noah, Sound Technician

Chris J. Morere, Props Master

Boogie Woogie Kelley, Theater Morale Specialist

Front-of-House

Julie Hahn, Senior Director of Ticket Services

Lindsay Hearon, Box Office Assistant Manager

Part-time Box Office Associates:

Gail Ragland, Shareea Wright

Lynda Kaplan, Director of Patron Services

House Managers: Geneva Christopher, Jeanne Costello, Penny Cron, Ronnie Duewel, Mary Beth Dunn, Peggy Gratta, Jodi Kennedy