LGBTQ+ Community Become Parents
Boston IVF proudly celebrates Dr. Samuel Pang, the 2024 recipient of the Hope Award for Achievement, by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, which honors an individual whose accomplishments are worthy and whose actions are socially commendable which result in a material contribution to the lives of those who wish to build a family.
Dr. Pang’s dedication to advancing reproductive endocrinology and his commitment to inclusive care for LGBTQ+ families have made a profound impact on the world of assisted reproductive technology. Supporting the Boston
Boston IVF was the FIRST...
New England fertility center to assist a same-sex male couple in having children through IVF using donor eggs and gestational carrier
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New England fertility center to achieve successful live birth in Massachusetts from a frozen egg
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To publish a modern study on trans men and infertility technology
May 31st & June 1st, 2025
New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall
June 8th, 2025
Groton Hill Music Center
Reuben Reynolds Sarah Shoffner
Music Director
Chad Weirick
Principal Accompanist
Assistant Music Director
Executive Director
Scott Nicholas Dr. LeWana Clark
Vocal Coach
Michelle Chassé
Director & Choreographer
Joel Nosek
Production Manager
Tommy Coye
Assistant Choreographer
Kyle Cabral
Costume, Hair & Wig Designer
Alexander M. Viaggio
Assistant Hair & Wig Designer
American Sign Language Interpreter
Anne Dresbach
Lighting Director
Simone Montali
Costume Designer
The estimated duration of this show is 120 minutes, including one intermission.
is gratefully acknowledged by Boston Gay Men’s Chorus.
A letter from the Music Director
What makes the magic that is Dolly Parton so, well, magical? Is it because she stood up for Marriage Equality back in 2009? Is it because she loves drag queens – even going so far as to enter a Dolly Parton lookalike contest (She lost)? Is it because she has donated over 100 million library books to school children? Perhaps it is her 10 (!) Grammy awards? For me, the magic that is Dolly Parton is that she does not judge anyone. As she sums it up “If there’s something to be judged, that is God’s business.”
Much of what Dolly writes about is her life, what it was like to grow up a poor woman in the conservative American South. There are stories of growing up, falling in love (and out of love), stories of friends and family, and of love and death. There is a huge power in owning one’s stories. As members of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, we do much the same as Dolly – we tell the stories of our lives. Just like Dolly, we sing stories of growing up, falling in and out of love, stories of friends and family, and of love and death. And like Dolly, we own the power in our stories!
In a world where so many people’s stories are being erased, it is imperative that we stand up and tell our stories in a way that cannot be ignored and cannot be erased. Thank you for being here today and for everything you do to make sure we can continue to tell our stories. All of our lives depend on it!
Yours in music,
Reuben Reynolds
A letter from the Executive Director
Welcome to Glitter and Gingham: a celebration of storytelling, resilience, rhinestones, and the one and only Dolly Parton.
At the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, we believe in the transformative power of music to connect, uplift, and move people to action. This show is more than a tribute to an icon. It’s an embodiment of what we do best; shine a light on queer joy, honor our roots, and tell the truth of who we are through song.
Dolly once said, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” That line could just as easily be a BGMC mission statement. Every time our members step on stage, they’re not just performing. They’re showing up as their full, authentic selves—and inviting you to do the same.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether this is your first concert or your fiftieth, your presence makes a difference. You are helping us amplify LGBTQ+ voices, build community, and remind the world that love, in all its forms, is worth singing about.
With deep gratitude,
Sarah Shoffner
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Founded in 1982, the 350+ voice ensemble is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship, creative programming, and groundbreaking community outreach. Under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Reuben Reynolds, the BGMC sings a wide spectrum of classical and popular music and creates social change by providing a positive, affirming image of the gay and lesbian community. The Chorus is heard live by more than 10,000 people each season and thousands more through recording, television, and internet broadcasts. CBS-WBZ named the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus one of the “top 5” choruses in the city of Boston. The Boston Business Journal in 2018 and 2019 named BGMC one of the top 10 performing arts organizations in the city. BGMC is a Cultural Ambassador— being named the first LGBT chorus to perform in Poland in 2005, the Middle East in 2015 and in South Africa in June 2018.
Purpose
To inspire.
Mission
Core Values
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus creates musical experiences to inspire change, build community, and celebrate difference. We’re a family with a tradition for excellence.
We provide a safe and welcoming community to be ourselves.
We make music that makes us and our audiences proud.
We operate with integrity.
We genuinely care for each other; bringing out the best of each other—we are our best as a group.
We change hearts and minds trough our presence and our music.
We are from diverse backgrounds but have a shared passion for music.
We choose to give our time and talents— giving back more than we get.
We have fun!
Biographies
Reuben Reynolds has been the Music Director of the BGMC since December, 1997. After earning undergraduate degrees in both economics and music, Mr. Reynolds received his Masters
of Music degree from Louisiana State University. While there, he was teaching assistant to Metropolitan Opera soprano Martina Arroyo and was on the conducting staff of the Baton Rouge Lyric Opera. In Kansas City, He served as Music Director of the Heartland Men’s Chorus from 1989 to 1998 and was also Conductor of the Philharmonia of Kansas City and the Kansas City Civic Opera Theatre. In the summer of 1994, Mr Reynolds made his European debut conducting the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra and the Beethoven Chamber Orchestra in 1995. He spent the summer of 1998 in St. Petersburg, Russia, conducting the Hermitage Camerata in the Catherine the Great Theatre. Mr. Reynolds has commissioned more than 20 major pieces and hundreds of arrangements in his career. The Boston Globe describes his conducting as “expert and idiomatic.”
Sarah Shoffner joined BGMC as Executive Director in September 2022. She has expertise in developing strategies and programs to help arts and other non-profit organizations achieve
Sarah Shoffner their operational and artistic goals. Shoffner served most recently as Boston Ballet’s Benefactors’ Circle Development Officer. Previously, she served as BGMC’s Engagement Manager for six years, where she modernized the organization’s development systems, including ticketing processes, and launched the Ovation Society (BGMC’s donor loyalty program). In addition to the leadership roles Shoffner has held in non-profit arts organizations, she holds a Masters of Science in Arts Administration from Boston University and two degrees from the University of South Florida in Business Management and Dance Studies.
Chad Weirick has been the Principal Accompanist and Assistant Music Director of the BGMC since 1993. He works at Wellesley High School as Assistant Choral Director and Accompanist, and
at the First Congregational Church of Hanover. He received a Master’s Degree in Composition from the New England Conservatory of Music under Malcolm Peyton. Mr. Weirick graduated high school in Rockford, Illinois, at the age of 15 and moved to New York City. There, he was organist for Radio City Music Hall and rehearsal pianist for the Rockettes, earning him a listing in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! As the youngest musician to ever work full time on Broadway. He also was the pianist for Broadway shows including A Chorus Line, Shenandoah, and The Act. His numerous choral arrangements, published by Alfred Music and Tresona Publishing, have been performed and recorded by the BGMC and other choruses nationally and internationally. He is an avid runner, and privileged to run the Boston Marathon for many years in support of the BGMC. He thanks his partner David Slaga for his support, friendship and love.
Scott Nicholas, vocal coach, has appeared throughout the U.S. and internationally in solo and chamber performances. He has served as pianist for the Tanglewood Festival Chorus,
The Three Irish Tenors, Minnesota Opera, Boston Lyric Opera outreach programs, the Concord Women’s Chorus, the Cambridge Community Chorus, the Leontyne Price Vocal Arts Competition and has been heard on WGBH-FM and WBUR-FM in Boston. Scott has served as music director and vocal coach for several organizations in New England including Central Square Theater, Franklin School for the Performing Arts, Franklin Performing Arts Company, the Vergennes Opera House and St. Michael’s Playhouse, VT. Mr. Nicholas is currently associate professor in the voice and opera department at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Senior Lecturer at Suffolk University and is on the faculty of Emerson College.
Reuben Reynolds
Chad Weirick
Scott Nicholas
Dr. LeWana Clark has been the American Sign Language interpreter for the BGMC since 1989. She graduated from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. with a doctorate in sign
Dr. LeWana Clark language interpreting and translation with specializations in pedagogy and research. Dr. Clark creates a unique interpretation that incorporates not only the lyrics that are sung but also the tone and the musical qualities of the melody. In her day job, she provides communication access services for deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and non-deaf consumers in Boston, across the Commonwealth, nationally, and internationally. Although she spends most of her time working in court or in other legal settings, she is also qualified to interpret in medical, mental health, governmental, educational and theatrical/ performing arts settings.
Michelle Chassé
Michelle Chassé trained with the Boston Ballet School and Maestro Vincenzo Celli and was on scholarship at the School of American Ballet. She graduated cum laude with a B.F.A. in dance from
The Boston Conservatory, where she was the first recipient of the prestigious Ruth Sandholm Ambrose Award and later received the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. Chassé has worked with renowned figures from the ballet, concert dance, and Broadway world. She has choreographed and directed numerous productions, receiving critical acclaim for shows like Candide and A Chorus Line. Her work has been recognized and honored at events like the New York Musical Theatre Festival and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Additionally, Chassé has received accolades for her work with ensembles like the Boston Pops Orchestra and the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus.
Anne Dresbach has been the lighting designer for the BGMC since 2014. Originally from California, she relocated to Boston to pursue her education at Emerson College, where she
obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design and Technology. Dresbach’s expertise extends across various sectors of the entertainment industry, including dance, opera, musicals, plays, and corporate events. Her impressive portfolio includes collaborations with esteemed organizations such as Continuum Dance Project, Luminarium Dance, Celebrity Series Boston, Deborah Mason School of Dance, Ipswich Moving Company, Navarasa Dance Theater, City of Somerville’s ArtBeat dance performances, From the Top, New England Conservatory, Boston Children’s Chorus, and VDA.
Tommy Coye is a celebrated choreographer, dancer, and educator whose work spans stage, screen, and studio. A faculty member at Boston Conservatory at
Berklee since 2009, he has trained and mentored performers for professional careers in dance and musical theatre. He served as Managing Director and repertory director at the Jeannette Neill Dance Studio and has taught at Boston Ballet School, Boston Youth Moves, and Emerson College. His choreography has been featured in national tours, international productions, and major motion pictures including The Heat and Black Mass. Coye has directed entertainment for cruise lines, corporate clients, and music icons, and was Associate Director of both The Boston Summer Dance Festival and ACE Entertainment. His leadership and artistry continue to shape Boston’s dance landscape and inspire the next generation of performers.
Anne Dresbach
Tommy Coye
Orchestra
Colin Sapp
Ryan Shannon
Kate Foss
Jonathan Hess Guitar Fiddle Bass Percussion
Soloists:
(in order of appearance)
Matthew Elliott, Baritone
Curtis Creekmore, Baritone
Kyle Cabral, Tenor
Nicholas Everage, Tenor
Allen William Richards, Jr., Tenor
Brian Kisiel, Tenor
Paul Gabrys, Baritone
Jacob McVey, Baritone
Michael Barber, Tenor
Dillon Maloney, Bass
Andrew D. Secker, Tenor
Lavell Blackwell, Tenor
James Patrick Lobo, Baritone
Understudies:
Bradford Howard, Bass
David Cruikshank, Tenor
Gary Jackson, Tenor
Don Daniel Ocay, Tenor
Joshua Donovan, Bass
Joshua Levine, Bass
Sean Hennessy, Bass
Adilson González Morales, Tenor
Leni Lunderman, Tenor
Robert Wainblat, Baritone
Dancers
Thomas Armstrong, Ben Arnold, Tyler Brewer, Jonathan Drapinski, Eric Jordan, Kevin Kearley, Michael Lombo, (Dance Captain)
Keith March Mistler, Tyler Normile, Todd Rinehart, Bradford Robinson, Kevin Rovelli & Derek Ternullo
Two Doors Down.....................................................................
Dolly Parton
PORTER WAGONER
Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man.................
Don’t Stop Loving Me.........................................
Dolly Parton and Dorothy Jo Owens Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton
Fight and Scratch....................................................................
Dolly Parton
Better Move It on Home................................................................
Ray Griff
3 DOLLYS
Dumb Blonde ......................................................................
Curley Putman
Matthew Elliott, Baritone Bradford Howard, Bass*
Backwoods Barbie...................................................................
Dolly Parton
Curtis Creekmore, Baritone David Cruikshank, Tenor*
It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels..................
Kyle Cabral, Tenor Gary Jackson, Tenor*
Light of a Clear Blue Morning....................................................
Dolly Parton
I Will Always Love You...............................................................
Eric Jordan, Michael Lombo, Bradford Robinson, Dancers
Travelin’ Thru....................................................................... Jolene.................................................................................
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Nicholas Everage, Tenor Don Daniel Ocay, Tenor*
Lyrics by J. D. “Jay” Miller Music by Guy Massey
The Aggie Song........................................................................ Hard Candy Christmas...............................................................
Allen William Richards, Jr., Tenor | Brian Kisiel, Tenor
Joshua Donovan, Bass* | Joshua Levine, Bass*
Intermission
Carol Hall
Carol Hall
Carol Hall
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Paul Gabrys, Baritone
Sean Hennessy, Bass*
Islands In the Stream................................
Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb
Jacob McVey, Baritone / Michael Barber, Tenor Adilson González Morales, Tenor* / Leni Lunderman, Tenor*
SEX
MEDLEY
Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That?................
Here You Come Again............................................ My Tennessee Mountain Home................................................... There’ll Always Be Music......................................................... Baby I’m Burnin....................................................................
Dillon Maloney, Bass
Robert Wainblat, Baritone*
Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton Bob Carlisle, Randy Thomas * Understudy
Dolly Parton
Andrew D. Secker, Tenor | Lavell Blackwell, Tenor
James Patrick Lobo, Baritone All arrangements by Chad Weirick for the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus
Dolly Parton
Chorus
Tenor 1
Jonier Amaral Antunes
Ethan Anglemyer
Ben Arnold
Ivan Arreguin-Toft
Michael Barber
John Paul Bonadonna
Alain Bouchard
Miguel Bray
Jeremy Franz Brendle
Kyle Cabral
Giuseppe Delisi
Andrew Doucette
Cameron Draper
Luke Drnach
Nicholas Everage
Adilson González Morales
Gary Jackson
Gerald B. James
Brian Kisiel
Bryan Langhill
Michael Lombo
Nicholas Maas
Kristian Mitchell
Nathan Mohney
James Montaño
Ryder Nguyen
Corey Niswender
Christopher Nuss
Olin Perkins
Jordan Rhea
Kevin D. Rice
Christopher Roberts
Bradford Robinson
Kevin Rovelli
Andrew D. Secker
Anand Sitaram
Marc Story
Nick Thompson
Alfonso Timoneda
Alexander M. Viaggio
Tenor 2
Sheldon Aaron
Mikey Ando
Erik Bailey
Nathanael Beisiegel
Keith Bell
Lavell Blackwell
Frederick Brown
Michael Cabrera
Andrew Capron
William Cattey
Jason Cavallari
Thomas J. Choinski
Paul Consoli
Adam Corcoran
David Cruikshank
Lucas De BuenosAires
Samuel Feuer
Courtney Furno
Johnny Gall
Daniel Garofolo
Thomas Gruenthal
Marc Kangwantas
Michael J. Leclerc
Christopher Ludwig
Leni Lunderman
Lars Lundgren
Jonathan MatthewsRamones
Ashtyn McDermott
Michael Melfi
Gastón Leonardo Miño
Matthew Moura
Don Daniel Ocay
Jevon Jurray Oliver
Fabián Ortíz
Timothy Powers
Robert Pugliese
Allen William Richards, Jr.
Todd Rinehart
T.J. Sheehan
Tyler Simonds
Satchit Sivakumar
Matthew Small
Jeff Wetherford III
Baritone
Marcus Allen Adams
Charles R. Anderson, Jr.
Jim Anderson
Michael Appell
Jordan Arruda
John N. Beaudreau
Brian Blancke
Kevin R. Bleyle
Tyler Brewer
Peter Buschkopf
TJ Butler
Nick Cloutier
Bruce Cramer
Curtis Creekmore
Jonathan Drapinski
David Dyson
Matthew Elliott
David Friedler
Paul Gabrys
Joseph Germanos
Jack Halverson
Travis Hasley
George Hinds
Allan Hodges
Alan H. Ingram
Eric Jordan
Kevin Kearley
Christopher Kenny
Ryan
MichaelLeachLewis-Swanson
James Patrick Lobo
Keith March Mistler
Jacob McVey
Jonathan Brett
Tyler Normile
Alfred O’Connell
Michael O’Connor
Jonathan Onufryk
Carlos Parra-Herran
Don Picard
Rafael Quintanar
Steven Rancourt
Charles Daniel Redmond
Jack Renshaw
Joseph Rios
Ron Riso
Michael Rudowski
Carl Seglem
Eli Shahar
Nikita Shapiro
Jim Slayton
Nicholas Solimini
Derek Ternullo
Gary Thies
Benjamin Thompson
Luis Valdez
Robert Wainblat
Adam Weil
Tom Weisend
Jason Williams
Trevor Woodward
Bass
John Abbott
Thomas Armstrong
Michelangelo Barone
Andy Blake
David Braunstein
Jimmie Bucci
Eric Bullen
Richard Cincotta
Salem Cobalt
Tyler Colson
Charles Conley
Santio Cupon
Joshua Donovan
Ryan Egan
Robert Forsberg
Christopher Gao
Mark Gianino
Membership Services Co-Chair
In Memoriam
James Glavin
Ken Golner
Brad Goulter
James Griffin
David W. Ham
Sean Hennessy
Dana Hoare-Travaglini
Bradford Howard
Tomer Illouz
Zach Innis
Steve Jewett
Ryan Kenney
Dylan Lavender
Michael Lawrence
Joshua Levine
Dillon Maloney
Edward Mayo
Ted Messemer
Simone Montali
Russell Ormiston
Lucas Pepin
Neal Peterson
Christopher Phillips
Rocco Pigneri
Rick Redmond
Roland W. Roy
Andrew Russell
Jake Shannin
Steve Spector
Michael Squittiere
Michael Sullivan
Manabu Takasawa
Jon Whitney
Andrew S. Wilkins
Musical Section Representative Section Representative
We remember and honor our brothers who have passed on. From our very beginning to today, we have lost many members too soon, including our founder Joseph Bevins. We lost our first member to AIDS in 1987. This started a continual stream of singing at memorial services. All those named are forever part of our chorus family. They are in our hearts and memories. An up to date list of passed BGMC members can be found at bgmc.org/in-memoriam.
We Can’t Do It Without You
The power of our voices will amplify the value of your gift many times over, helping to create a world that values its LGBTQ citizens.
Individual contributions fulfill our mission of creating musical experiences to inspire change, build community, and celebrate diversity.
Ticket sales cover less than half the cost of producing a concert. Your gifts allow BGMC to perform in great concert halls and theaters, serve our community, tour to new places, and support our singers. Your donation is greatly appreciated.
Ovation Society
The generosity of individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundations provides nearly half of the BGMC’s annual revenue. The Ovation Society recognizes those donors who have contributed $500 or more (Sept. 1 to Aug 31), made a Planned Gift or given directly to our Endowment.
The Ovation Society is designed to give donors a front row seat to the impact of your investment, which makes this Chorus so extraordinary. Members receive a variety of benefits like: concierge ticketing service, invitations to special events throughout the year, and advance ticket sales.
The following list represents cumulative gifts received in the past year (as of 5/5/2025). Gifts include all cash and in-kind donations, purchases of fundraising event tickets, and amounts paid for winning auction items. We’ve made every effort to accurately represent the gifts. In the event of an error or omission, please contact the development team so we can remedy it.
Endowment
Bequest of John Bryant
Bequest of Wayne P. Drake
Neil Dugas
Bequest of Barry and James Mapstone-Knamm
The Paul and Edith Babson Foundation
Planned Gifts
Jay Baer
Scott J. Batey & Stephen M. Conley
Frederick Baumer Living Trust
Edward & Caleb E. Broach
Christopher A. Chouinard
Craig B. Coogan Living Trust
Darryl W. and John K. Ferguson
David J. Friedler 2021 Revocable Trust
Revocable Living Trust of Jeremy Patrick Hayes
Ken Hirschkind
Alan H. Ingram
Stephen M. Kelley
$25,000 and up
Anonymous
The ‘Quin House
Reuben Reynolds
$10,000–$24,999
Anonymous (2)
Charles R. Anderson and William D. Cattey
Robert K. Duby
Liberty Mutual Foundation
Please contact us if you have included the BGMC in your estate plans so that we may add you to this list.
Stanton Kilpatrick
Edward J. LeMay Trust
Albert D. Lovata
Andrew Maggiore
John Moran
Rick Redmond
Reuben M. Reynolds, III
David Rosenthal
Robert L. “Rab” Sherman
James Mitchell Slayton
Scott E. Squillance
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Paul and Edith Babson Foundation
TJ Sheehan
Ovation Society
$5,000–$9,999
Tyler Brewer and Tyler Cumella
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Nicholas Everage
Nathaniel, Alfred and Edward O’Connell
$2,500–$4,999
Anonymous (3)
Nathanael Beisiegel
Kevin R. Bleyle and Jasen W. Coole
Alain Bouchard
Eric Brophy
Paul Consoli
George Emmons
Danielle and Kevin Galligan
Jennifer Garofolo
Improv Asylum/Laugh Boston
The Harvey C. Lewis Family
$1,000–$2,499
Ethan Anglemyer
Anonymous (4)
John Beaudreau and Dr. Dameian Slocum
Blue Haven Initiative
Amy and Joshua Boger
Kerry Brennan
Denise Brewer
Bill Briggs and Keith Perron
Kurt R. Buffington
TJ Butler
Gifford House
Kurt and Mary Cerulli
Thomas J. Choinski and Stephen L. Jewett
Club Café
Thomas L. Collins, III
Gary L. Conboy
Charles R. Conley
Steve Conner and John Strumwasser
Craig Coogan
Michael Barber, Curtis Creekmore, and Travis Hasley
Bryan Daley and Zachary Williams
Giuseppe Delisi and Bernd Zetsche
Laura, Sophia and Shawn De Veau
Michael Donovan in memory of Louis Alton Whitney
Samuel C. Pang, M.D. and Andrew S. Pang
Rolly Michaux Foundation
James Newman
Christopher Nuss and Mo Hameed
Rick Redmond
Roland W. Roy
Elbert Ruff
Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation
Michael Steinberg
The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson
Charitable Foundation
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Tom Weisend and Daniel Faucher
Monika Wirtz
Joshua Foster and Robert Harris
David Friedler
Devorah J. Hauss and Ann E. Cooney
Ken Hirschkind
Alan H. Ingram
Adam Irick and Milton Lestz
Evans and Lori Joy Lalas
Michael Lewis-Swanson
Nicholas Maas
Anna Mcreynolds
Merck Foundation
Kevin A. Mihal
Edward Nardell
Joe Sasso and Steve Nelson-Marrufo
Beth Niernberg and Oliver Slayton
Jay Philomena
David and Deb Quinones
Arthur Schneider
David Shaffer and Jason Barrera
The parents of Oliver, Nicholas and Alexander Slayton
Evan Stellman
Paul Tassinari and Dawn Goodrich
United Health Group
Xiaorui Xiong
$500–$999
Jim Anderson
Anonymous (2)
Michael M. Appell and Guy Ronen
Jay Baer and Leland Monk
Robert Barney
Bruce G. Barrett
Scott Beach and Jack Hills
Keith Bell and Brian Shannon
Brian Blancke
Miguel Bray
Raymond Buckley
Butler’s Hole East
Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
Jeff Candiello
Douglas Carlson and James Poe, Jr.
Dwight Cathcart and Courtney Furno
Galvin Chow
Trudy and Joanne Creedon
Paul Cushing
Mark Daggett
Lucas De BuenosAires
Timothy R. Dullea
Engage2Excel
Lois Ferraresso
Joseph Ferreira and Manabu Takasawa
Mark and Kevin Fitzforry
Danny Fournier
Robert C. Grant
Joseph A. Hanak, MD
Brian and Kyle Hawk-Levin
Frederick J. Heinrichs and David J. Heckert
J. Crew
Ilene and Richard Jacobs
Kathy Kaufmann
Stephen M. Kelley
Ryan Leach and Alec Maccini
James Lobo
Bryan Mark
Rita and Michael Matraia
Kevin McElroy
Paul and Kelly Messier
Simone Montali
John Moran and Michael Wood
Matthew Moura
Theresa C. Murray
Corey Niswender
Daniel Parks
PayPal Giving Fund
Rocco Pigneri
Jake Pitochelli
Sarah Sharpe
Allen William Richards, Jr.
Todd Rinehart
Joseph Rios and Ray Xiong
Dr. Matt Russell
Susan Ryan-Vollmar
Salesforce.org
Eric T. Shoen
Barbara Tornow
Lee Vorderer and Bob Bass
David Weidner and Bill Gannon
Drew Wilkins
David Wolverton and Donald Bridges
Hongming Xu
A Round of Applause!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors, including those whose contributions under $500 have played a vital role in supporting our mission. Your generosity helps make our performances possible, and we are deeply thankful for your support!
As valued donors, your contributions have not only helped us achieve our goals but have also enabled us to create mem- orable performances, a lasting impact in the community, and transformed lives through the power of music. Your passion and generosity have been the driving force behind our ability to provide exceptional experiences and opportunities for all.
John Affuso
John Ahonen and Judy Rice
Lillian Ain
Joseph C. Alexander
Robert and Helen Alkon
Maryann Amodeo
Anonymous (17)
John Spencer Archuleta
Adam Arens
Christopher Arrington and Jonathan McCarey
James Aurelio
Richard Babson
Bank of America Matching Gifts
Program
Beverly and Richard Barrett
Philip Bartlett
Frederick Baumer
Elise Bayard Franklin
Lawrence Bell
Samantha M. Biffle
Marybeth and Steve Bisson
Deb Blazey-Martin
Rich and Mary Bleyle
Daniel Bond
Shalyn Bond
Kristin Bonnie
Thomas A. Bonnie
Jonathan Brett
Todd L. Brown and F. Robert Cullinane
Jimmie Bucci
Donna Buonopane and Bart Main
Donald J. Busca
Michael Cabrera
Pedro O. Carrasquillo
Mike Cartledge
Kenneth Caulfiekd
Arleen Cavanaugh
LeWana Clark and Barbara Wood
Chris and Kerry Cole
Bruce Connelly
Javier Corrales and Robert A. Hemmer
Catherine M. Couture
Bruce Cramer
Jan Cramer
Diane Curtin
Jonathan G. Curtis
Kevin Daigle
David Danzilio
Philip R. Daoust
Marilyn Davillier and Ed Tronick
Cindy Demopoulos
Fran and Les Devitt
Anne Devoy
Earl E. Dimaculangan
Mark Divincenzo
Amanda Droste
Brenda Duane
Donald and Anna Ducharme
Julie Dunn
Greg Edwards
Elizabeth Ennen and Randall Ganiban
Dan and Michaele Esdale
Jeff Etzler and Michael Garcia
Selena D. Evans
Martha Fagan and Don Benovitz
Dr. Shannon Fairley-Pittman
Jeffrey P. Fatchaline
P. T. Flanagan
Tom Folinus
Donna Forlizzi
Michael Foster
Emil Frank
Jenna Froriep
Paul Gabrys
Theresa Gabrys
Cynthia Gates
Carol Gentile
Robert Gill and Theodore Blackler
Brian Gillis
Arthur Gilman and Kevin McElroy
Richard A. Gioiosa and Simon S. Jones Ph.D.
Maureen (Aunt Moe) Goff
Goldman
Grapevine Giving Foundation
Levi Green
Carolyn Grimes
Michael Gustafson and Scott Quint
Robin Haas
Eileen Hall
Louise Hall
Katherine Haney
Thatcher Harvey
Robert Haverkamp and B. S. Sanchez
Stephanie Hawkinson
Sean Hennessy
George Henry Hastie
Paul V. Hillson
Claire Hinds
Roger and Kelly Hirschkind
Kelan Hlavaty
Dana Hoare-Travaglini and Michael Travaglini-Hoare
Allan Hodges
William Hollis
Sharman Howe and Eduardo Moura
Courtney Hricik
Corey and Sarah Jackson
Vicki Jackson
Norman and Irene Jacobs
Sue Janowitz
Carl and Tom Johnson-Ermak
Sarah Jordan
Jan Jurgelon
Jim and Kathy Kimball
Colette M. King
Charlotte B. Knox
Gary L. Koller
Laura Kunkemueller
Wendy Weisend Kuran
Devan Lalas
Andrew Lapin
Paul Laskorski
Christopher Lawrence and Philip White
Michael Lawrence
Dr. Jasper Lawson
Patricia and Paul Leary
Jake Ledbetter
Joshua Lennox
Betsy Lewis
Karin Lewis
Richard Lindeman
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Bill Casey Fund
Bill Casey passed away early in the morning of December 10, 2021. He was a vital and beloved member of the Chorus since 1997. As Executive Producer his creativity was seen in every main stage show BGMC performed. Bill conceived, produced and music directed the annual cabaret and provided vocal training to generations of BGMCers as well as students at Boston Conservatory. He was a mentor, a friend, an artist. He is missed. The Bill Casey Fund was established in 2021 by his husband Reuben Reynolds and his mother Becky Casey to honor the legacy of Bill Casey and his commitment to the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. The fund provides scholarship support and continues to advance our musical excellence. The following donors have joined Reuben and Becky in continuing Bill’s legacy.
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John Beaudreau & Dr. Dameian Slocum
Keith Bell & Brian Shannon
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Thomas Wilbanks
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To make a tax–deductible gift in Bill’s honor visit bgmc.org/BillCasey.
MAP Fund
The Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides financial support to singing members who need help with dues, retreat fees and performance wardrobe costs. This is a restricted fund. The following donors for the 2024-2025 season have enabled every member who requested support to receive it.
Richard Babson
Nathanael Beisiegel
David Braunstein
Miguel Bray
Jonathan Brett
Tyler Brewer and Tyler Cumella
Charles R. Anderson and William D. Cattey
Bruce Cramer
Giuseppe Delisi
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Jon Whitney
A Round of Applause
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus gratefully acknowledges the following distinguished foundation, government, and corporate supporters for their generous commitments to support our full range of artistic and educational activities.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Staff
Reuben Reynolds Sarah Shoffner
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Costume Designer
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Alexander M. Viaggio
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Binx
BGMC tells stories of the LGBTQ+ experience to better the world around us by uplifting voices from all backgrounds. BGMC is committed to being a safe space where all people, regardless of race, class, gender, ability and intersections beyond can feel a sense of Equity, Access and Belonging. BGMC continually recognizes the importance of underrepresented communities, voices and intersectional ties within and beyond our community.
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BGMC Acknowledges that our office, rehearsal and performance spaces reside on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Massachusetts Tribe from whom the Colony, Province and Commonwealth of Massachusetts have taken their name. We pay respect to the ancestral bloodline of the Massachusetts Tribe and their descendents who still inhabit the land to this day. We honor and respect the many native peoples who are connected to this land, past, present and future, inclduing the Nipmuc and Wampanoag peoples.
Need to Know: Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Guide
For the Enjoyment of All
Latecomers and patrons who leave the hall will be seated only after the completion of a work.
Silence all cellphones and other electronic devices throughout the performance.
Photography, sound recording, or videotaping or performances is strictly prohibited.
Masks are optional and encouraged. Singers and musicians on stage today are fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. BGMC members have each tested negative today before arriving at the hall.
Accessibility
Jordan Hall
Restrooms with accessible stalls are located to the left and to the right of the concert hall.
Accessible platform seats are available for Jordan Hall concerts and can be arranged at point of sale. For assigned seated concerts, patrons requiring assistance should contact the BGMC Box Office in advance of your visit by emailing info@bgmc.org.
Large-Print versions of the program are available by request (with 24+ hours notice). Please call or email the box office to request a program.
American Sign Language (ASL) is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus began providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at its concerts in the 1980’s. The ASL interpretation continues to be a powerful and visual commitment of our organization to welcome all. Both Deaf and nondeaf audience members rave about LeWana Clark’s interpretation of songs and the value that she contributes to the concert going experience.
For Your Safety
Fire Exits indicated by a red light and the sign nearest to the seat you occupy are the shortest routes to the street. In the event of fire or other emergency, do not run – walk to that exit.
If evacuation is needed, follow the instructions given to you by the House Manager and Usher Staff.
Automated external defibrillators (AEDS) and First aid kits are available if needed during an emergency.
Box Office
Order Tickets online at bgmc.org or call 617-542-SING (7464).
The BGMC Box Office is open 12pm – 5pm Monday through Friday, available by phone or email at 617-542-7464 or info@bgmc.org. Our Mobile Box Office is open one hour before concert time on performance evenings.
Can’t make it to the concert? Tickets are non-refundable but you can donate your tickets back to BGMC for a tax-deduction. That allows the Chorus to resell the tickets and for your seats to be used.
Email customer relations at info@bgmc.org prior to show time to donate your tickets. The office is unable to respond to every email on performance days. The IRS requires the request be in writing and occur prior to show time to be eligible for donation.
