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FINDING THE WONDER THIS SEASON!
It’s a magical time at the Arts Center as the lights surrounding the building sparkle, and we are busy as Santa’s elves getting ready for our glittering production of 42nd Street!
This excitement was tangibly in the air during the Town’s Official Holiday Kick-Off Festival held on November 16th on the Arts Center grounds where we ushered in the season with entertainment, an art market, crafts, and food … not to mention Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph! Many thanks to the Town of Hilton Head Island for their sponsorship of this event.
A meaningful seasonal tradition at the Arts Center is the “Tree of Life” in the Theater Lobby, which was started by our cherished Lee family. Each year, it is dedicated in memory of organ donors and in honor of recipients, represented by the angel ornaments on the tree. Read more about this very special tree on page 25.
In this season of gratitude, I want to underscore how much we so greatly appreciate the support of those who attend our productions, presentations, educational programs, and festivals; our treasured donors; our wonderful volunteers; and the Arts Center staff who work tirelessly to make it all come together.
As we usher in a New Year, we are delighted for what will be on our stage in the coming
months! From our winter production of The Cottage (Jan. 29 – Feb. 23) to Burnham Sings Bublé on February 17, and the Grammy Award-winning Ranky Tanky on March 28.
Also, February 8 is our free Voices of Gullah festival, featuring incredible Gullah song, poetry, storytelling, arts and crafts as well as Taste of Gullah. Plus, don’t miss attending our “Night of Broadway” Spring Benefit starring three stunning Broadway Stars. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, March 22 and find out more on page 42.
There’s so much more to come in 2025! We are overjoyed to create and share these enriching events with you, our family of supporters and our visitors.
It’s my wish for all of us to foster kindness, inclusion, and peace as we celebrate all that makes us unique. May we all find the childlike wonder in this -- and every -- season.
Warmly,
Jeffrey S. Reeves President/CEO
of the Lowcountry
THIS THEATRICAL GEM DAZZLES
While this treasured production is not a show about Christmas or the holiday season proper, 42nd Street nevertheless brings all the sparkle that you could want this December to the Arts Center stage!
The origin of this uber fantasy about instant show business stardom may well be the shimmering, song-and-dance-saturated 1933 film 42nd Street, whose huge, innovatively cinematic production numbers were staged and choreographed by the legendary Busby Berkeley. In 1980, the film was turned into a Tony Award-winning (Best Musical and Best Choreography) backstage musical which, in turn, won the Tony Award for Best Revival in 2001. The Arts Center’s own production follows this winning formula of singing, dancing, and glitz!
42nd Street takes us to the height of the Great Depression, where an aspiring and naïve chorus girl named Peggy Sawyer (Maddie Robert) comes to the big city from Allentown, Pa., and lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadwaybound show with the renowned Julian Marsh (Matt Gibson). But just before opening night, the demeaning diva and star Dorothy Brock (Jean McCormick) breaks her ankle.
Peggy is challenged to step in, step up, quickly learn 25 pages of dialogue, six songs, and 10 dance numbers, all to save the show!
Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble's book provides both plot and a panorama of familiar characters, reincarnating the glory days of the Busby Berkeley-era of Hollywood musicals. Meanwhile, the timeless score by Harry Warren and lyrics by Al Dubin were culled from not only the 42nd Street film, but from other box-office bonanzas such as Gold Diggers of 1933, Dames and Go Into Your Dance, among others.
This high-energy, sequin-studded production is directed by David Grindrod, who coincidentally, saw 42nd Street for the first time at the Arts Center when he was only 12 years old. “I saw the show with my grandparents, and sat there mesmerized, thinking, wow … I want to do this,” David recalls.
David has performed at the Arts Center in Newsies, Elf, and A Christmas Story He then directed and choreographed our production last season of Holiday Inn. Much like Peggy Sawyer, his 12-year old dreams did indeed come true!
Tickets are selling quickly for this familyfriendly musical, so get yours today by visiting our website at www.artshhi.com or by calling (843) 842-(ARTS) 2787.
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We’ve come to truly love this fine Irish lad at the Arts Center. Emmet Cahill has blessed our stage on two separate occasions, and this third time will be infused with the magic of Christmas.
On December 10, Lowcountry audiences can experience Emmet’s stunning renditions of all your favorite Christmas carols including O’ Holy Night, Adeste Fideles, I’ll Be Home For Christmas and Silent Night sung in German, Irish, and English.
Emmet’s "Christmas in Ireland" will transport us on a journey to Ireland through song, recalling Christmas stories from the Emerald Isle as well as performing a few Irish classics including Danny Boy, An Irish Lullaby, and When Irish Eyes are Smiling.
“Music has the amazing ability to connect us to the most cherished memories. It can transcend time and immediately bring us to a place in our past, a special moment from long ago or even make us feel in the presence of a departed loved one,” explained Emmet.
Emmet Cahill, star of PBS phenomenon Celtic Thunder, has been widely hailed as “Ireland’s Most Exciting Young Tenor.” Hailing from Mullingar, Ireland, he has quickly built a reputation for being the golden voice of this generation. His performances of the Irish classics in particular have likened him to the great Irish Tenor John McCormack.
His Irish album, "Emmet Cahill's Ireland," debuted at #1 on the Billboard World Music Charts with Sony Music. Recent appearances include The Today Show, New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the US Pentagon, Atlanta Symphony Hall, and even sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall.
Celebrate the holiday season in unforgettable fashion with Emmet Cahill at the Arts Center, featuring many well-loved holiday favorites from both sides of the Atlantic.
Tickets are going fast for the two shows (4:00pm and 7:30pm) on December 10. To check availability, visit tickets. artshhi.com or call (843) 842-2787.
“A DELICIOUSLY FUNNY ROMANTIC COMEDY!”
What happens at the cottage stays at the cottage. That is, until one woman decides to expose her latest affair to both her husband and her lover’s wife. Thus begins a hilarious tale of sex, betrayal, and desire as fate and faith, identity and infidelity, and love and marriage are all called into question.
Written by Sandy Rustin ( Clue ), The Cottage won 3 Outer Critics Circle Awards for its 2023 Broadway run. Rustin’s sensational, feminist twist on a classic British period drama features melodramatic reveals and outrageous one-liners, and of course, plot twists that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
On Broadway, the production starred Laura Bell Bundy who will be joining us, along with two other Hairspray stars and Broadway buddies, Kerry Butler and Marissa Winokur, for the Arts Center’s Spring Benefit, “Night of Broadway,” on Saturday, March 22! (see p. 42 for more info).
But back to The Cottage ! At the helm of unraveling this web of secrets, Director Blake White says, “There is something liberating about watching people behave
in wonderfully deplorable ways, telling lie upon ridiculous lie, simply to attain shortterm gratification. It's deliciously feral.”
Pulling off the perfect laugh requires a talented ensemble cast who can play off one another and bring their characters to life while fulfilling the playwright’s vision. White says his job is to incorporate the best ideas of the creative team, cast, and crew and, “take the audience on a delightfully fun journey.”
A professional actor and director, White founded Lean Ensemble Theater in 2015 and serves as its Artistic and Executive Director. He has directed and acted locally, regionally, and across the country.
“Lean Ensemble Theater and the Arts Center have been supportive community partners for years, so we’re excited to finally have Blake direct for us,” stated Arts Center’s President/CEO Jeffrey Reeves.
The Cottage runs January 29-February 23, 2025. Tickets go on sale to the public on December 18, and may be purchased by visiting www.artshhi.com or by calling (843) 842-ARTS (2787).
Featuring a Taste of Gullah
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 08
12:00 – 3:00pm
Gullah culture takes the continuing the 29-year partnership between the Arts Center and the Lowcountry Gullah community.
This year, the Arts Center, in partnership with NIBCAA, is offering a twist on our Gullah-oriented festival, now called the Voices of Gullah, while still prominently featuring the Taste of Gullah. In addition to enjoying the delicious, traditional Gullah cuisine, we are also including the melodies and sounds that make the Gullah culture so incredibly rich and vibrant: the storytelling, the music, the spoken word, the voices .
The festival is still free and fun for the whole family. The February event will be held inside the cozy theater, with performances onstage. Attendees can come and go from the “house,” while also enjoying the rest of the festival ambiance, in and around the theater.
The spotlighted entertainment includes Lowcountry treasure, Voices of El Shaddai, singing their signature gospel and blues music. This award-winning group came together in the early 1990s
when a handful of all-star singers from local churches decided they had more joy to share than a handful of songs in a Sunday service. Other groups and artists will be performing that day as well.
For more than two decades, the annual De Aarts Ob We People exhibit has graced the Walter Greer Gallery during Gullah Celebration Month. The exhibit brings together one of the largest displays of original Gullah art by emerging and acclaimed artists representing the life of Gullah people in the Lowcountry. The Art League of Hilton Head will also be selling Gullah-inspired jewelry, crafts, and interesting handmade creations.
Sweetgrass basketry is a marvelous expression of Lowcountry Gullah culture. Two prominent keepers of this legacy are Michael Smalls and Dino Badger, who will be demonstrating sweetgrass basket weaving during the festival. Dino’s love of history drew him to learn the technique from Michael, a proud seventhgeneration basket-sewer who learned the art from his great-grandmother.
Food, crafts, entertainment, art, and more are the perfect way to celebrate all things Gullah! We look forward to welcoming all of you on Saturday, February 8 from 12 noon to 3pm for this exciting, free festival!
The Most Meaningful Gift of All TREE OF LIFE
Trees have been used as symbols in many cultures and traditions to represent life and growth. Trees grow from a seed into a towering giant, providing food, shelter, and oxygen. This process mirrors the human journey of growth, change, and the spiritual interconnectedness of everything.
This year, the Tree of Life in our Arts Center theater lobby is especially meaningful … the angel ornaments especially poignant.
It is designated a “Tree of Life” as a reminder of the selfless gifts that organ donors and their families have given and of the miracles that, without them, would not have been possible.
Those miracles are what the gifts of organ donors represent to transplant recipients. The tree in our lobby is adorned with angel ornaments, each symbolizing individuals who so generously gave their ultimate gift.
The tradition of the Arts Center’s Tree of Life was arranged by Peggy Lee, mother of our own Board Trustee Emeritus Bob Lee. A lifetime supporter of the arts, Peggy was a professional soprano who moved around the world with a successful corporate-based husband and their two sons. Peggy had an operation in the 1960's, the complications of which led her to slowly lose liver function. Peggy was fortunate to receive a transplant in December 1991.
Elaine, Bob, & Ian Lee
Decorating the Tree of Life, 2013
Following her recovery, Peggy helped to arrange the Arts Center's first “Tree of Life” in 1995 in honor of donors and to raise awareness. The Arts Center then encouraged other theaters across the state to follow suit and have a Tree of Life as well. Now they are located in dozens of South Carolina performing arts centers.
After a wonderfully long life, Peggy died in 2002, but the Tree of Life, and its meaning, lives on. In fact, it means more to the Lee family – and to the Arts Center – than ever. Ian Lee – Peggy’s grandson, Bob and Elaine’s son, and our resident percussionist in the orchestra – passed away in June of 2024.
Ian long ago made the decision to be an organ donor. Because of that unselfish pledge, Ian's kidneys provided the gift of life to two young South Carolina men. Bob said, “Through our sadness, it has been healing for us to know that two lives were saved because of Ian’s gift. Our hope is that more people will make this life-giving decision.”
How can you help? Become a donor and have an organ donation card with you. In South Carolina, it’s signified by a heart on your driver’s license. For more information, call Sharing Hope SC at (800) 462-0755 or visit www. sharinghopesc.org for more details.
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One of the Broadway Tenors is Back!
You may have seen (and heard) him on the Arts Center stage in performances as part of the trio of famed Broadway Tenors. Now, he brings a solo concert to our stage that spotlights the incredible songbook of Michael Bublé.
Broadway’s David Burnham celebrates the music of the three-time Grammy Awardwinning singer and entertainer featuring Bublé’s greatest hits including “Cry Me A River,” “I Haven’t Met You Yet,” “Save The Last Dance For Me,” “Home,” “Sway,” and so many more!
acclaim when he was chosen to replace Donny Osmond in the national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. On film, David is the voice of the Prince in the Warner Bros. animated feature The King & I and is featured in Disney’s Home on The Range.
"BURNHAM GIVES A JOYOUSLY ELECTRIC PERFORMANCE."
– the san francisco chronicle
If you haven’t had the good fortune to see David perform live, it’s only because you haven’t met him yet! His Broadway credentials are many. He’s the recipient of the prestigious Helen Hayes Award for Best Actor, a Drama-Logue Award, and a Back Stage Garland Award. He’s performed as Fiyero in the Broadway production of Wicked and Fabrizio in the Tony award-winning musical The Light in the Piazza. David first gained critical
As with so many great performers, David Burnham has a wonderfully infectious personality that radiates from the stage, with his amiable and welcoming banter between songs appreciated by everyone who sees him perform.
See his latest show, "Burnham Sings Bublé" at the Arts Center on February 17 at 4:00pm or 7:30pm. These two shows will sell out in record-pace, so sway on over to tickets.artshhi.com or call (843) 842-2787 to get tickets today!
LONG COVE CLUB HOSTS
Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Golf Tournament
The 13th Annual Darius Rucker Intercollegiate is set to return to Long Cove Club March 3–5. Hosted by multi-Platinum, Grammy award-winning entertainer Darius Rucker, the University of South Carolina, and Long Cove Club, this prestigious event will showcase the nation’s top women’s collegiate golf teams. Renowned as one of the premier tournaments in collegiate golf, the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate promises three days of exceptional competition and unforgettable experiences.
The University of South Carolina, serving as the host team, will aim for the tournament’s unique trophy—a guitar autographed by Darius Rucker. Arizona State University, the reigning
athletes. The Golf Channel will be returning in 2025, broadcasting all three days of live action to a global audience.
At its core, the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate is about creating an unforgettable experience for players and coaches. Teams enjoy accommodations in ocean-oriented private homes, gourmet meals at Long Cove Club, and exclusive access to the tournament’s most anticipated event—a private concert by Darius Rucker and his band, hosted at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
This exceptional event wouldn’t be possible without the support of longtime sponsors such as Kroger, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Sonesta Resort, Carr Legal Group, Heritage Classic Foundation and over 40 other local businesses. Additionally, more than 175 Long Cove Club members generously volunteer their time to make the tournament a success.
Darius Rucker, the University of South Carolina, and Long Cove Club warmly invite you to witness the next generation of women’s golf stars as they compete in this prestigious event, alongside a worldwide television audience. No ticket is required—just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy the fun!
For more information, including parking details and a list of participating teams, visit LongCoveDRI.com.
Showcasing Lowcountry rhythms, blues, and jazz, the Grammy-awardwinning band Ranky Tanky comes to the Arts Center stage March 28 at 7:30pm for an exhilarating night of upbeat music you won’t want to miss.
This Charleston-based quintet performs timeless music born from the Gullah culture of the southeastern Sea Islands. Ranky Tanky, which loosely translates to “get funky,” mixes elements of African music with American gospel and R&B, and the result is pure magic! This band can take tunes from yesterday and make them sound as lively and relevant as 21st-century electronic beats.
Formed in 2016, the South Carolina quintet of Clay Ross, Kevin Hamilton, Quentin Baxter, Charlton Singleton,
“SOULFUL HONEY TO THE EARS” – NPR
and Quiana Parler debuted their eponymous album just a year later and garnered a career-catapulting interview with NPR’s Terry Gross, as well as an appearance on “The Today Show.”
Their album Good Time, which features a mixture of traditional Gullah tunes as well as originals, won a Grammy award in 2020, the first time Gullah music captured this top honor. And if this group’s immense popularity is any indication, it won’t be the last.
Clay Ross, one of Ranky Tanky’s founders, told PBS NewsHour, “You know, this music has called to me. It's inspired me. And it's been a part of my life for over two decades. There's no one out there doing a contemporary expression of our South Carolina roots music, and specifically Gullah music.”
In addition to winning the Grammy, the band’s work has made it to No. 1 in jazz on Billboard, iTunes, and Amazon charts.
Tickets for this highly anticipated musical event, March 28 at 7:30pm, go on sale January 8. Visit www.artshhi.com or call the box office at (843) 842-ARTS (2787).
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Dinner Before the Show!
On evenings when the Arts Center is hosting a Performance or Theater Series, we’re offering a three-course dinner for $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The menu includes a soup or salad, entree, and one of our signature desserts.
Reservations must be made for a regular table between 5:00PM and 5:30PM ONLY, and we ask that you specify the theater menu when making your reservation. Not available at the bar, during special events, or other promotions.
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PARTNER
Each year, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is visited by more than 66,000 people who take part in what we offer-- first-rate professional musical theater, drama and comedies, international dance, concerts, exhibitions, community festivals, and year-round educational programs for children and adults.
The Arts Center’s Business Partners recognize the value to the community of supporting arts and culture in our region. While reaching our audience through advertising benefits in OnCenter magazine, social media and special promotions, our patrons become your patrons.
Restore Hyper Wellness Owner Dan Lieberman said, “We’re so excited to help support this regional gem, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. We live in a special place with very special people who support the arts in our Lowcountry home; Restore is proud to be among the group of Arts Center Business Partners. In return, our community benefits from the wonderful theatrical events, cultural festivals, and educational outreach.”
FIND THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Support the Arts Center by underwriting or sponsoring a production, festival, education program or guest artist’s performance. In addition to business contributions, you can also support our organization with an “in-kind” donation, through a trade for your business’s services, media or goods.
RECEIVE EXCITING BENEFITS
In exchange for your generous business partnership, you’ll receive a variety of wonderfully enticing benefits, including advertising, marketing opportunities, special recognition, performance tickets, and use of the Arts Center’s facilities for business functions.
For more information, please contact Jan Smith, Senior Director of Development:
(843) 686 – 3945 x303 jsmith@artshhi.com
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The Arts Center’s upcoming spring benefit, Night of Broadway, features amazing food, delicious cocktails, and a very special performance by a trio of Broadway’s most dazzling leading ladies; Kerry Butler, Laura Bell Bundy and Marissa Jaret Winokur.
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Night Of Broadway Business Sponsorship Opportunities
CONSTELLATION
ALL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS INCLUDE :
1. VIP Sponsorship Sign-In
2. Pre-Show activities; Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks
3. Special Spirits Tasting Tents
4. Delicious Themed Menu
5. Post-event appreciation reception with behind-thescenes tour and surprises!
GOLD SPONSOR $5,000
★ Eight (8) Event Tickets
★ Recognition In/On:
• Logo In Program
• Website Posting
• 1/2 Page Program Ad
• Social Media Posts
• Other Marketing Collateral as Available
• Post-Event OnCenter Recognition
TITLE SPONSOR $10,000
★ Ten (10) Event Tickets
★ VIP Backstage Introduction and Photo Opportunity
★ Intro by Emcees and Opportunity to Welcome Guests
★ Recognition In/On:
• Invitation Sponsor Logo (Commitment By 12/20)
• Logo on Program Cover
• Website Posting
• Full-Page Program Ad
SILVER SPONSOR $2,500
★ Four (4) Event Tickets
★ Recognition In/On:
• Logo In Program
• Website Posting
• 1/4 Page Program Ad
• Other Marketing Collateral as Available
• Post-Event OnCenter Recognition
Senior Director of Development, Jan Smith: (843) 686 – 3945
• Social Media Posts
• Press Release
• Other Marketing Collateral as Available
• Post-Event OnCenter Recognition
BRONZE SPONSOR $1,000
★ Two (2) Event Tickets
★ Recognition In/On:
• Logo In Program
• Website Posting
• Post-Event OnCenter Recognition
THANK YOU!
With your sponsorship to our Night of Broadway fundraising event, you help us to continue producing accessible, impactful, and meaningful Actors Equity Productions, Presenting Series Performances, Arts Education, and Community Festivals!
jsmith@artshhi.com
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Cotibut & Enjo Special Benfts
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
LUMINARY $25,000+
Benefits listed in each level below, and
☡ Optional sponsorship of one theatrical production with Preshow reception tickets.
☡ 30 complimentary tickets total for theater and presenting shows.
☡ Personalized agreed upon benefits.
ANGELS $10,000 – $24,999
Benefits listed in each level below, and
☡ Optional title sponsorship of one theatrical production.
☡ 12 complimentary tickets total for theater and presenting shows.
☡ Personalized agreed upon benefits.
PRODUCERS $5,000 – $9,999
Benefits listed in each level below, and
☡ Optional show sponsorship of one theatrical production.
☡ 10 complimentary tickets total for theater and presenting shows.
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 PreShow reception (five shows).
☡ Tickets for two to Patron Circle Appreciation Performance.
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).
BENEFACTOR S $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, QCD, DAR, 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 335,000 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.
WAYS TO GIVE
MORE WAYS TO GIVE
Here at the Arts Center, we appreciate all the time, talents and gifts our volunteers, donors and patrons bestow upon us. Some of you have asked about non-monetary needs for the success of our non-profit performance theater.
You asked, we answered.
Year-Round Needs
New or reliably-used vehicles for actor transportation
New or reliably-used truck to transport materials
Lumber for in-house stage/set building
Short-term housing for visiting artists
Commercial Refrigeration Unit for Catering Kitchen
Mini-Fridge for Heritage Classic Foundation Room
Upcoming Benefit Auction
Use of home, condo or timeshare (destination nationally or abroad)
Round of golf at an exclusive private club (i.e., Succession, Old Congaree, Ohoopee)
Rare wine (vertical/collection) or spirits
Unique experiences (i.e., hard to get tickets or tours)
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MORE WAYS TO GIVE
If you or a friend can provide something on our list, please contact Senior Director of Development Jan Smith at jsmith@artshhi.com or by calling her directly at (843) 686-3945 x303. We appreciate all that you, our generous donors and patrons, do for the Arts Center!
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SUPPORTERS OF THE ARTS
The following have donated to our annual fund between October 1, 2023 – November 1, 2024
LUMINARY $25,000+
Mr. & Mrs. Hans Abbink
Nancy & Mark Cavallo
The Estate of Shirley Burns Conroy
JoAnn Wood
ANGELS $10,000+
Beverly C. Chell, In memory of Robert M. Chell
Theresa & Anthony Lee
Sharon H. Miller
Shirley & Bud Mingledorff
Ann L. Nolan
The Norris Family Foundation
Douglas Tozour, In memory of his wife, Gail Tozour
Ann & Michael Waters, In memory of Ruth & Robert Waters
David & Patty Wetmore
PRODUCERS $5,000+
Stephan J. Alfred
Dorothy A &W Frederick K. Beard
Ed & Aletta Bond
Bill Boston, In memory of Jo Boston
Vivian & Fred Burt
Helen & Joseph Cohen
Beccie & Jim Collier
Adam & Penny Cron
Lisa & Andrew Davis
Lauri & Barry Davis
Meg & Robert Eberly III
Jan & Donnie Freeman
Kate & Jim Gaunt
Lesley E. Green
Jon & Mary Greenwell
Kurt & Ann Grindstaff
Bret & Laura Jacobowitz
Rosemary L. Kimball
Elaine & Robert Lee
Jim & Dot Loughlin
Pamela & Tim Marlette
Dorothy & Bruce Maston
Sara & Larry McFall
Nancy & Bill McHugh
Sarah Meyer
Helen & Robert Payne*
Andrea Purple
Constance Rathman
Bob & Donna Reese Foundation
Stillman Foundation
Spence & Barbie Stouffer
Pat & John Swaim
Susan Suhr & Marina Viale
Dr. Richard & Casey Vanderveer
PRESENTERS $2,500+
Jim & Ellie Berghausen
Sandra & Richard Berthelsen
Judy Bluestone
Nancy & Dave Borghesi
Bob Clemens & Sallie Leys
Martha & Bob Clements
Rick & Sarah Coffin
Ted David, In memory of Jeri Ann David
Rhonda & Dan DeMuth
Sandra Eberting
Ruthie & Berry Edwards
Judy & Fred Fisher
Patty & Ron Flach
Marilyn & Stephen Gammarino
Bob & Ann Grassi
Althea Hicks
James & Joanna Hicks
Joan and Greg Hlinka
Pidge & John James
Beverly & Keith Jennings
Rick & Nefeli Keebaugh
Jack Kelly
Margie & Jake Kriney
Anne Marie & Dennis Lauzon
Brian & Darlene Marlowe
Judy Matchett
Mr, & Mrs. Gerry Mayo
Jim & Carol McCarl
Dave McClintock & Mary Milligan
Carl & Patricia Miller
Ray & Linda Moloney
Julius Parrella
Coleman & Shirley Peterson
Know That Your Generosity Counts.
Mr. & Mrs. James N. Richardson, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. William S. Rose, Jr
Pam Schofield
Don & Susan Schopfer
Dr, Julius & Ann Scott
Wayne & Jo Ann Sebulsky
Ray & Doris Stickel
Brian & Mary Ann Walsh
James & Florence Willard
Marilyn & Thomas Zeleznik
HERITAGE $1,250+
Anonymous
Kim & Sean Ames
Jolene & Lynn Bailey
Mike & Jane Basham
Dr. & Mrs. Noel Bass
Vickie & Herwig Baumann
Bruce & Cherry Baumgartner
Jeff & Carol Billman
Paulette Marcri Bodson
Michael & Kathy Botwinick
Karen & William Brant
Larry & Ann Brown
Bill & Sue Busch
Kim Carpenter & Sheila Corbett
Elizabeth & Stephen Carter
Marshall & Sharron Clary
Clair & Ted Craver
John & Celia Cunningham
Butch Davies & Marty Moon
Bill & Linda DeArment
Joan E. Deery
Ellen & Russ DiFazio
Peggie & Gary Dolch
Dennis & Carol Draeger
Pamela Thomas Dyer
Eierman Foundation
Marcia & Edwin Eisenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Failor
Michellle & John Farrow
Lara & Chris Garniewicz
Michael & Debby Groenhout
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Nancy & Fred Habegger
Carolyn & Frederick Hack
Debbie & Marc Halbritter
Kendra & Richard Hildbold
Wilbur & Amy Hundley
Dwight & Emeline Hunting
Jim & Elaine Israel
Todd & Susan Johnson
Carol & Tom Jones
Lynda & Jeffery Kaplan
Elizabeth & Mark Keffer
Veronica & Roger Koferl
Patricia & Mark Leader
Mike & Laura Levine
Al Lewis
Michael & Jan McKelvey
Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas E. Mihelic
Linda Mikita
Angela & Howard Misthal
Edmund J. Murrah
John Noone
James & Laurie Noyes
Ms. DeeAnna Oliver
Vicky & Robert Olsen
KAthy & Robert Orr
Helen Poor, In memory of Chuck Poor
Mary & Dennis Ranalli
Nancy & Peter Reinhart
Dr. Linda Robinson and Dru Henson
Eric Rose & MaryBeth
Sullivan Rose
Larry & Edwina Sanders
Ursula M. Scarano
Stevens Family Charitable Fund
Dr. & Mrs. William Thorpe
Carol & Jim Stitt
Thomas W. & Caroline W. Tucker Family Fund
Diane & Bill Tuthill
Ulrich-Christensen Family
Connie & Jerry Voight
Jeff Weaver
Chuck and Debi West, In Loving Memory of their Son, Croy West
Bard & Dick Wiles
Jane B Wild
Nancy Winslow & Robert Willis
Phyllis & Paul Zaffaroni
DIRECTORS $750+
Anonymous
Nancy and David Ames
Charles & Merry Atkins
The Estate of Harvey
Beeferman
Laura & Paul Bickle
Elizabeth M. Bundy
Jane and Michael Cohn
Sylvia & Jose Eisenberg
Tom & Wendy Feeney
Glenn & Patsy Frankle
Jean and Steve Gardyne
Robert & Patricia Gilchrist
John & Elaine Gillen
Warren & Jay Graves
Cindy & Jerry Green
John & Linda Grobe
Stephen & Sandy Grossberg
Mary & Bob Gunlock
Sue & Ed Harjehausen
Michael & Susan Harter
Marilyn & Bill Healy
Jack & Veronica Hunter
Jehovah Jirah Fund
Sue & Tucker Jones
Lori Kriwanek
Patricia & Chris Latimer
Danielle LaVia
Nancy J. Lee
Dr. Doris Lindner
Ed & Judy Lowe
James & Bonnie Maguire
Joyce & John Maguire
John J. McCann
Margaret Marcotte
Hub & Mary-Marg Marquis
Joyce & Jim McGaughan
George & Jackie Metzger
Mary Murray
Tom & Corky Nosek
Joe & Linda Palmiero
Lois & Roy Plekenpol
Mary Princing
Mrs. Pamela Savage
Chelon Stanzel & Ken Pap
Ronald & Mary Smetek
Stan & Marjorie Smith
Patti & Bob Soltys
Paul & Peggy Stevens
Dennis & Lauren Stuligross
Judy Tauscher
JoLynn & Bill Wagner
Tara Warthen
Mary Jo & Bob Wills
Linnea Wilson
PLAYERS $500+
Anonymous
Mary Aiana
Jack & Mary Stuart Alderman
Nigel & Suzanne Allen
Kathryn Alven, In memory of David H. Alven
Lanny & Cherie Bailey
Mark & Kathe Balinski
Christie & Warren Beam
Lamar & Pat Bell
Johnathan Bloom
Carla & Hank Booth
Alan & Barabara Breininger
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Cervone
Michael & Jane Cohen
Dr. & Mrs. John Collins
Arnold & Susan Coran
Patrick & Suzanne Crippen
Laura & D.J. DeLong
David and Barbie Ellis
John and Deborah Esposito
Carolyn Fabish
Timothy A. & Katherine Susan Fidler
Barabara Fleisher, In memory of Dr. Arnold Fleisher
KC & Josef Fodor
Richard & Loretta Frankovic
Fritz Fredeen
Mike & Jennifer Friel
Caroline & David Fuller
Andrea & Christopher Gannon
Kenneth & Nancy Gunn
Lavonne & Dave Hales
Mary & Lynn Harvey
Mrs. Helen H. Heberton
Neil & Mary Lou Hiatt
Hogan Family Charitable Foundation
R. Ford & Patricia Hutchinson
Lawrence (Larry) Jackson, In memory of Sherry L. Jackson
Jane & Hart Joseph
Patricia & Walter Jones
Peter & Chrissy Kristian
Barbara & Ben LaMontagne
Paul & Louise Lang
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Levin
Sharon & Alistair Lowe
Myriam & Kevin Mackey
Iris Magidson & Frank Sullivan
Craig Martin
Martha Anne McDonald
Frank Lazarus & Debra Migden
Charles & Margaret Miner
Angelo Nardi
Neil & Mary Lou Hiatt
Michael and Marth Nelsen
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Kathleen Nemec
Ellen & Andy Novick
Judith & Roger Penny
Matha Plante
R. Willis & Suzanne Post
Dan & Diane Reitman
Loretta & Michael Robinson
Laura Rosenbaum-Bloom
M.D. , In memory of Martin Bloom
Lyle & Kathleen Sharp
Dr. & Mrs. S. M. Shipka
Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. Sinatra
Richard & Kay Soaper
Barbara Harris Sorkin
Mary & Bill Walker
Jean & Jack Ward
Sharon & Ed Weinlein
Al & Betsy Younger
Carl & Debbie Zies
Dr. Philip & Susan Zitello
BENEFACTORS $250+
Anonymous
Marcia & Steve Adair
Ellie & Mike Agresta
Nancy Allen
Michael & Joanne Ames
Dennis & Jean Arnold
Sue & Bill Aymond
Beverly & George Banino
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Barrett Jr.
Karl & Barbara Becker
Earlene & Brian Bennett
Dr. and Mrs. Sanford Berens
Malcolm & Jillian Binks
Hon. & Mrs. Dennis Brennan
Nancy Bryant and Mark Wildman
Carl Bryant & Marilyn Bailey
Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Buck
Sophie & William Burger
Frank & Mary Jo Cairo
Jamie & Lesley Carroll
Fran & Dave Casperson
Doug & Vivian Coupe
Jerry & Loretta Cutrer
Kathy Cypher
Charles & Joan Dattelbaum
Linda Donohoe
Marge & Frank Dunne
Anne & Dave Eberhart
Trident Villa Rentals
Mary Helen & Bryce Edwards
Mark & Kim Engle
Enstine Family Foundation Inc.
Jay & Donnie Finch
Kevin & Diance Finnegan
William & Maureen Firth
Mrs. Janet Garnjost
Gary & Marjorie Gaynor
Patricia Geluso
John & Lesley Gilbert
Dr. Ronald and Lena Goldberg
Alan Green & Lea Edwards
Larry & Ann Gunn
Kenneth A. & Louise B. Hagstrom
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Harlow
Bonnie B. Haroff
Mrs. Helen H. Heberton
Pat & Jim Hirsch
Molly & tim Hopkins
Meg & Kent James
Dave &Kari Sand-Jecklin
Dot & Gary Jeger
Barbara H. Johnson
Bob & Gail Judd
Wendy & Joel Katz
Helen & Bob Koretsky
Jack & Lisa Laudermilch
Cookie & Percy Leaper
Jane Leiby
Peter & Sue Lievense
Fred & Janet Lombardi
Louise & Ed Mahoney
Robert & Eloise Mason
Mary Ellen McConnell
Ruth & Tom McCully
Barbara & Robert McFadden
Woody & Dan McGinnis
Myron & Elyse Meister
Don & Linda Mikkelson
Lisa & Don Mills
Rick & Sue Mitchell
Suzanne and Neal Murray
Larry & Elaine Myers
Susan & Bob Nathanson
Maryann Nicholson
William & Joan Nicol
Helene Norbut
Dr. & Mrs. Lee E. Oppenheimer
Karl Schroedel & Elizabeth
Ramsey
Judy & Hank Ramsey
Carla Reichelderfer
John & Ruth Richardson
Susan Ross
Aiken & Glenys Ryan
Kenneth & Joan Sailley
Leslie Samuel
Jill & Charles Sanders
Sharon & Larry Schaefer
John & Mary Beth Schauer
Tony & Wendy Schlegel
Bridget & Joe Sohrt, in Honor of Opal Abbink
Linda K. Shettel
Constance Silvester
Dr. Edward Simmons
Janet Smith
Barbara & Neil Snow
Angela & Steven Strom
Jack & Diane Surrusco
John & Carla Sweetwood
Karen Tansey
Dottie & Mark Todesco
Paul & Joanie Vater
Mr. & Mrs. George B. Volanakis
Ralph & Ellen Wagner
Beth & Thomas Ward
Ken & Cathy Wareham
Judy Green & Ron Welch
Carolyn & Al Wise
Arlene & Phil Wizwer
Rick & Kay Wolf
CONTRIBUTORS $100+
Anonymous
Laura Abbott
Louise & Bob Albertini
Geri and Lew Allison
Steve and Jenny Altman
Lou & Judith Baccei
Russell Bailiff
Andrea & Bill Bartlett
Jay Ellis & Barabara Bashara
Barb & Rick Bates
David Beaulieu
Janet England Bender
Susan Benjamin
Pat Best
Richard Sullivan & Rosemary Bevacqua
Rabbi Brad & Linda Bloom
Bebe Blount
Francie Bombardiere
Marshall H Groom & Patricia Bray
Dena & George Breece
Hon. & Mrs. Dennis Brennan
Laurie & Robert Brown
Nancy & Bob Brown
Nancy & Henry Brown
Ruth Brown
Linda Bruce
Nancy & Ken Burnett
Dr. Andrew & Debbie Buzzelli
Dottie & Kelly Byers
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Penny Calf
Noreen & Jim Carruthers
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Caruso
Mrs. Julia P. Causey
Jan & Bruce Chertow
Liz & Chris Christon
Robert & Lorane Clark
Kevin & Louise Coyle
Pam & Peter Cooper
Rosalie Crispin
Richard & Gail Cummings
Thomas & Jeanne D'Anniballe
Marty & Richard Davis
Ryan Dehlinger
Paul & Pam Deignan
Jim & Lisa Docherty
Tom & Lorraine Donaher
Marion & John Donohoe
Elaine Donohue
Shirley & Douglas Donovan
Eric & Joan Dollenberg
Carol & Steve Ducey
Lisbet and Ron Duponte
Buck & Karen Edwards
Joy & Bill Ehmann
Edward Ehrlich
Marsha W. Fall
Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Falvo, Jr.
Dick & Cathy Farmer
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fehr
Kelly Ferguson
Tina and Mike Fischlin
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence W. Forlenza
Joe Frantz & Laura Foster
David & Nancy Freshour
Tom & Kathy Lane-Fromme
Laurie & Alan Fu
Laurie & Don Gazzale
Kevin & Susan Gibbons
Don & Nancy Giddens
Janice & Peter Gierer
William & Cynthia Goertemoeller
Jean & Joe Grabias
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Greiner
Dr. Thomas & Judy Grifa
Terry & Nancy Gromel
Julie and John Guerard
Miss Julie A. Hahn
Raymond Hale
Robert Hall
Mrs. Beverly Hand
Harler Giving Fund
Lindsey Harrell
Helen Hauer
Linda & Bill Haviland
Ann Hays
George and Susan Heberton
Don & Candace Hendrickson
Terry & Mary Jo Herron
John & Joann Hiemenz
Richard & Nancy Hill
Amanda Hilley
Mr. and Mrs. T. Denny Hoag
Rich & MaryAnn Hoshino
Edward & Bonnie Hovanik
Steve & Beth Hubeli
Nancy Hudak
Leslie Hull
Alan & Leslie Hupper
Marge Igyarto
Tom Isabella
Zeke Jabusch
Tara Jeffers
Douglas Johnson
Linda Johnston
John & Jane Jonesco
William Giglio & LeAnn Kalita
Sally Kaminski
Marcia & Jay Kaufman
Debi Keck
Janice & John Kehrli, In memory of Ellen Freshman
Smith
Dr. H. E. Khalifa
Robert Klein
Bob & Tonette Kline
Charles & Joanne Knauss
Paul & Jackie Kohorn
Chuck & Lorienne Kolkebeck
Gary & Frankie Korosi
Regina & Charles Kotler
Bernie & Steve Lasher
Edward & Linda Leahey
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Leff
Nancy & Joel Lerner
Susan & James Levesque
Mary Lisi
Arlene & Bob Lohn
Lee Lopez
Nancy & Joe LoPresti
Nancy Love
Ingrid E. Low
Jason & Kelly Luckasevic
Barbara Mainenti
Ray & Suzy Makalous
Matt & Judy Mattoon
Peter & Sally McAllister
Bernie & Karen McGarrigle
Steven McManus
Andy Meers
Daniel & Ann Merkel
Lucyle T. Merriwether
Robert J. & Marcia Wishengrad Metzger
Jane & Gene Meyers
David & Debra Myers
James & Sally Myers
Jan & Ray Mintz
Richard & Charlotte Fite
Brendan Moss & Michael Kent
Lisa & Paul Murphy
David & Debra Myers
Holly & Tony O'Brien
Laurie Oliver-McKee
Jonathan & Kimberly Olsen
Bill & Ronelle Peacher
Kenneth & Peggy Partin
Richard & Karen Penfold
Emil & Barbara Peterson
Frances Peterson
Mary Pinkel & Daniel Quinn
Geraldine Pinkerton
Joseph & Janet Pittelli
Fred & Alice Pitts
George & Judy Priest
Terry & Mary Ann Putnam
Victoria & Frank Radomski
Robert Ragone
Patricia S. Rawls
Joan Regan & Frank Russo
Larry & Jeanne Ricciardelli
Kevin & Holly Ries
Cathy & Ron Robine
Patrick & Anna Roche
Dianne & John Rogers
Bebe & Dan Rose
Taylor Rozek
Mr. Bart Ruby
Michael & Karen Rudy
David Russert
David Saye
Margery & Richard Schill
Tony & Wendy Schlegel
Richard & Nancy Schulman
Alice Schulte
Edward & Lauren Schwiebert
Skip & Karal Seibel
Connie & Tom Shelford
Robert & Karen Shute
Siegelbaum Family Charitable Fund
Pat & Marty Sievert
Harry & Regina Silletti
Tom & Nancy Simonetti
Stacie Sinatra
Jan & Richard Singer
Jackie & Charles Sitrin
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Carol Salter
Kathy and Robert Slover
Audrey & George Smith
Lamar Smith
Linda & Robert Smith
Sharon Smith
Holly & Gary Snyder
Barbara & Brian Soiref
Susan & Richard Spence
Todd Star
Jill & Kit Stolen
Richard & Laura Sullivan
Robert & Gayle Sussman
Rick & Gloria Taylor
Virginia & Harvey Teerlink
Maury & Emma Tepper
Candace Tiley
Jan Trabb, In memory of Harvey Trabb
Sandra & Greg Vlahos
Becky & Chris Walker
James & Bette Warfield
Debbie & Dick Waterman
Allen & Sharon Weiss
Craig Wellnitz
Susan & John Welty
Bob & Judy White
Robert & Helene White
Buzz & Judie Whitmore
Dr. C W Williams Jr
Jane & Bob Wintz
Michael Wityshyn
Jill Woisnet
Bill & Linda Worrall
Sharon Yorlano
Dr. Michael & Rebecca Young
Frank & Jane Zagar
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 FOUNDATION OF THE LOWCOUNTRY'S FUNDS: Eleanor and Bernard Breedlove; Long Cove Fund; Palmetto Dune Cares; Richard D. Lundy & Virginia E. Lundy; Riverton Fund; WAHHI, Alpha Sdt
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE LOWCOUNTRY OPPORTUNITY GRANT
GOULDER FAMILY FOUNDATION
GULFSTREAM GRANTS PROGRAM
HILTON HEAD ISLAND CONCOURS
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
TOWN ACCOMMODATIONS TAX GRANT Hilton Head Island
ST. FRANCIS THRIFT SHOP
THE KENNEDY CENTER
WEXFORD FOUNDATION
Monty Jett
Monty Jett, longtime radio personality and generous community member, passed away on the morning of October 17, 2024 at age 76.
Known as the “Voice of the Lowcountry” for his recognizably rich voice, Monty was beloved for his kindness, friendly on-air banter, and prolific charity work. He brought immeasurable joy and warmth to the community, which extended far beyond the airwaves.
Monty passed away at 6 a.m. that October morning after suffering a heart attack. “He left as if starting his final morning show in the sky — right on time,” his daughter wrote on social media.
With more than three decades on the airwaves of Beaufort County, Jett hosted “Mornings with Monty Jett” on the 1130 AM station, weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m.
“Well-known for his work with local non-profits including the Arts Center and a friend to many of us, Monty left an indelible mark on our community,” said Arts Center President/CEO Jeffrey Reeves. “He will be missed.”
Behind the Scenes
Season Opening Reception"Something Rotten"
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Enjoying wine and bubbly, compliments of HIlton Head Wine & Spirits, along with some delicious desserts, guests celebrated an exciting 24-25 Season Opening for our spectacular musical, "Something Rotten."
President/CEO Jeffrey Reeves and the Arts Center Beth Mayo welcomed everyone to the festive evening!
Joining our stellar crowd of patrons and donors, was "Something Rotten" Director, Whitaker Gannon.
Behind the Scenes: "Something Rotten"
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Donors stepped behind the curtain and into the magic with this exclusive look at the inner workings of our production of "Something Rotten."
Cast Party: "Something Rotten"
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Huge thanks to Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana for hosting our "Something Rotten" cast party! Delicious and fun!
“Something Rotten” OnStage
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Donors got to see the “Something Rotten” set up close, and hear from the show’s Scenic Designer Curt Tomczyk who is also our Director of Production.
Fall Business Partner Event
OCTOBER 21, 2024
We had a lovely wine reception and backstage tour for our wonderful and supportive Business Partners!
Boogie Woogie's Spooky Halloween - Arts Center Cookout
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Pumpkin carving, costume contests, spooky activities and delicious treats! The Arts Center staff, cast, and creative team got into the Halloween spirit with some frightful fun.
The cast and creative team of "Something Rotten." along with some Arts Center staffers, raised a glass to the smash-hit season opener.
We bode farewell to this amazing cast, traveling back to parts, far and wide.
Meet and Greet: 42nd Street
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The cast, creative team, and Arts Center staff came together, prior to the first rehearsal, for an informal Meet and Greet in our Black Box rehearsal space. The creative team spoke about this exciting musical and what we have in store with the set, costumes, storyline, and vision for 42nd Street!
The Town's Holiday Kick-Off
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
We ushered in the season with our annual Holiday Kick-Off festival, bringing record-breaking crowds to the Arts Center. The day was glorious and filled with holiday entertainment from local groups, arts and crafts, and an incredible art market!
Board of Trustees 24–25
Officers
Elizabeth B. Mayo, Chair
Robert E. Lee, Vice Chair, Trustee Emeritus
Marc A. Grant, Treasurer
Sandra J. Berthelsen, Secretary
Michael R. Waters, Immediate Past Chair, Ad Hoc
Trustees
Steve Blanchard; Robert E. Eberly, III; Becca Edwards; Joanna A. Hicks; Meredith Inglesby; William V. McHugh; Victoria H. Olson; Shirley A. "Peaches" Peterson; Jeffrey S. Reeves; Opal D. Abbink, Trustee Emerita
Executive Office
Jeffrey S. Reeves, President & CEO
Lynda Kaplan, Director of Community Engagement
Administration
Richard Feldman, VP & General Manager
Gail Ragland, Asst to the General Manager
Andrea Gannon, VP of Marketing
Autumn Frasher, Graphic Designer
Debbie Myers, VP & Chief Financial Officer
Amy Hundley, Finance Administrator
Janet Smith, Senior Director of Development
Taylor Rozek, Development Administrator
Alana Adams, Senior Director of Education Outreach
