BGMC Glitter & Gingham | June 2025

Reuben Reynolds, Music Director

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New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall

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Groton Hill Music Center

Reuben Reynolds

Sarah Shoffner

Music Director

Executive Director

Chad Weirick

Scott Nicholas

Dr. LeWana Clark

Principal Accompanist Assistant Music Director

Vocal Coach

American Sign Language Interpreter

Michelle Chassé

Tommy Coye

Anne Dresbach

Director & Choreographer

Assistant Choreographer

Lighting Director

Joel Nosek

Kyle Cabral

Simone Montali

Production Manager

Costume, Hair & Wig Designer

Costume Designer

Alexander M. Viaggio Assistant Hair & Wig Designer

The estimated duration of this show is 120 minutes, including one intermission. is gratefully acknowledged

by Boston Gay Men’s Chorus.

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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

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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus

Purpose To inspire.

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.

Mission The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus creates musical experiences to inspire change, build community, and celebrate difference.

Core Values 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.

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We have fun!

Biographies Reuben Reynolds

Chad Weirick

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.”

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.

Sarah Shoffner

Scott Nicholas

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 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.

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.

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Dr. LeWana Clark

Anne Dresbach

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 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.

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

Michelle Chassé

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.

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.

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Orchestra Colin Sapp Ryan Shannon Kate Foss Jonathan Hess

Guitar Fiddle Bass Percussion

Understudies:

Soloists:

(in order of appearance)

Matthew Elliott, Baritone Bradford Howard, Bass Curtis Creekmore, Baritone David Cruikshank, Tenor Kyle Cabral, Tenor Gary Jackson, Tenor Nicholas Everage, Tenor Don Daniel Ocay, Tenor Allen William Richards, Jr., Tenor Joshua Donovan, Bass Brian Kisiel, Tenor Joshua Levine, Bass Paul Gabrys, Baritone Sean Hennessy, Bass Jacob McVey, Baritone Adilson González Morales, Tenor Michael Barber, Tenor Leni Lunderman, Tenor Dillon Maloney, Bass Robert Wainblat, Baritone Andrew D. Secker, Tenor Lavell Blackwell, Tenor James Patrick Lobo, 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

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Two Doors Down..................................................................... Dolly Parton PORTER WAGONER

Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man.................Dolly Parton and Dorothy Jo Owens Don’t Stop Loving Me......................................... Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton Fight and Scratch.................................................................... Dolly Parton Better Move It on Home................................................................ Ray Griff THE 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.................. Lyrics by J. D. “Jay” Miller Music by Guy Massey

Kyle Cabral, Tenor Gary Jackson, Tenor*

Light of a Clear Blue Morning.................................................... Dolly Parton A LOVE STORY

Jolene................................................................................. Dolly Parton I Will Always Love You...............................................................Dolly Parton Eric Jordan, Michael Lombo, Bradford Robinson, Dancers

Travelin’ Thru....................................................................... Dolly Parton THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

A Lil’ Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place............................................ Carol Hall Texas Has a Whorehouse in It...................................................... Carol Hall Twenty-Four Hours of Lovin’.......................................................Carol Hall Nicholas Everage, Tenor Don Daniel Ocay, Tenor*

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The Aggie Song........................................................................ Carol Hall Hard Candy Christmas............................................................... Carol Hall Allen William Richards, Jr., Tenor | Brian Kisiel, Tenor Joshua Donovan, Bass* | Joshua Levine, Bass*

A Lil’ Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place..............................................Carol Hall

Intermission 9 to 5................................................................................... Dolly Parton Apple Jack............................................................................ 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

Romeo................................................................................ Dolly Parton Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That?................ Bob Carlisle, Randy Thomas Here You Come Again............................................ Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann My Tennessee Mountain Home...................................................Dolly Parton Dillon Maloney, Bass Robert Wainblat, Baritone*

There’ll Always Be Music......................................................... Dolly Parton Andrew D. Secker, Tenor | Lavell Blackwell, Tenor James Patrick Lobo, Baritone

Baby I’m Burnin.................................................................... Dolly Parton

All arrangements by Chad Weirick for the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus * Understudy

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Chorus Tenor 1

Tenor 2

Baritone

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

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

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 Leach Michael Lewis-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

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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

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

Membership Services Co-Chair

Musical Section Representative

Section Representative

In Memoriam 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.

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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.

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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

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

$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

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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

Samuel C. Pang, M.D. and Andrew S. Pang Rolly Michaux Foundation

$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 Google Improv Asylum/Laugh Boston The Harvey C. Lewis Family

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

$1,000–$2,499 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

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

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$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.

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Donors $100–$499 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 Louis Lobel Catherine Lobo Michael Lombo and Sean Riley Christopher and Julie Lovell Lars Lundgren Keith Macdonald Russ Madray Wayne Malloy Karen Manulis Janice Mccabe Pat McCarthy and Nick Miller Terri-Lynn McCormick, Esq. Jane McDonough Anne McGrath Erin McGrath John McNamara Edwin Medrano and Chris Wood

Mindy Milberg and Phil Benjamin Charles Miller Aubrey Minshew Jeffrey Monder Phillip Montano Hank Morgan Jared Mulligan and Mark Johnson Betty A. Murray Tom Murray and Erik Lee Edward Nadeau Alfred Nazzaro M. B. Nelting Tyler A. Normile Joel Nosek Jon and Holly Nosek Not Your Average Joe’s Charles Nuss Patricia Ould JoAnne H. Palmer Patagonia Theresa and Randy Pinto Michael K. Plunkett Point32Health Foundation Terri Polidori Athens C. Pullias Jr. and Raymond V. Filburn Jr. Pyle Rome Ehrenberg PC Jose and Jane Quintanar Rafael Quintanar Vincent and Nina Rauscher Suzanne Reardon Jack Renshaw and Bob Matthews Revvity Kevin Rice and Antonio Dominguez Rice Gayle W. Richards Vaden and Pam Richardson Lee Ridgway Ronald R. Riso Diana B. Roberts William C. Sano Paul Hendrik Schneider Caron Scorpio Andrew D. Secker Robert Sherman Jaye Sitaram David Slagle Andrew Smith and Stephanie Bont Robin and Steve Smith Suzanne Smith and Chris Parrish Rene Soucy Steve Spector Star Market Michael Sullivan Robert Sweetman Linda Swerling Eric Tam Hal Tepfer and Stacie Simon Ben Thompson Susie and Mike Thonis Tom Thurston Michael Vaughan and George Dudley Kendall P. Watts and Robert Derry Robin Weinberger Emily and Jon Welch Charles West Becky Whitmore Jon Whitney Ronald Williams

Donors Up to $99 Jen Adams Ann Aldrich John Jay Alves III Anonymous (8) Eric Arsenault Rosie Atherton Sarah Axel Robert Babineau Jillene and Larry Baldwin Amanda Bedford Jeffrey Beresford Glen Blair Joyce Bookbinder David Braunstein The Braunstein Family Michael Breda The Brett Family Noah Brom Anne Brown Virginia Brown Janet Butler Guillermo D. Cabrera John Cadden and Don Casali Sarah Carroll Bob Cassels Andrew Childs Peter Cialli Lori Cinelli Joanne Clark Terry Cline Jorge Cobos Patricia and Steven Cohen Paula E. Collins James Cooney Patti and Cynthia Corbett Eric Cordes Darwin Cordoba Bernie Creeden Christina Jeanne Cronin Peter Cruikshank Laura Darnieder Ross Dekle Laura Delaplain Barbara Devico Jonathan Drapinski Martha Drohobyczer Stephen Drum Linda Druwing Ryan Dusenbury Jeffrey and Kristin Edwards Barbara Elia Simone Erba Peter and Kristen Ersland Miguel Ferry Mitchell Feuer and Madeline Steinberg Charles Fortunato Kimberly Foster Peter Frame Celeste Freeman Erika Frey Jessica Frost Pamela Furnace Samuel Gabay Arthur Galinat Matthew Gallant Natasha Gannon Aaron Ganz Betsy Gay Laurie Geminiani Carol Geyer Patrick W. Giles Give Freely Paul Glass James Glavin Elliot Glickler

Margie Glou Samuel J. Gloyd Alexandra Gold Raul Medina Gomez Deborah Gordon Tom Gruenthal Karli H. Mark Haddad David W. Ham James Harmon Rebecca Harris Leslie Harsip Maxwell Heath Princess Hernandez-Wilson George Hinds Terry Hodgman Johnathon Holmes Bradford Howard Andy Huang Ellen Huang David Iannaccone and Steve Tata Tomer Illouz Jane Innis Zach Innis Gary Jackson Barbara Jarvis Linda and Tim Jenkins Elizabeth Johnson Catherine Jones Eric Jordan Louise Judd Roger and Elaine Kane Anne Kelly Lauren Kennedy Bill Kenney Ryan Kenney Christopher Kenny Naomi King George Klauber Peter A. Kokoszka Roger Kolker Mark Korson Monika Kratzmann Hien Lam Ryan Landry Toni Lansbury Roland LaTulip Carolyn Lavoie Steven M. Lilly-Weber Terry J. Lindsay Sandra Liu Moire Loftus Contois-Lyons Family Michael Maggard Maureen F. Maher John P. Maloney Manulife Keith and James March Mistler Jonathan Matthews-Ramones Jean McCord Thomas and Deborah McGrath John Mclaughlin Dennis P. McLeod Elizabeth McManus Jacob McVey Kelly McVey George Mercier Jr. Jerry C. Merson and David Collins Kevin J. Michaud Carl and Nancy Mittelstadt Kevin Montague Daniel K. Moon Susan Morey Ian Morrison

Deborah Moynihan Dennis Munoz-Vergara Luke Murphy Christopher Murray Midge Nick Neczypyr William F. S. Neely Paul F. Neumann Daniel Newell Tom Norris Kristin Nuckols John J. O’Connor Michael O’Connor Jean O’Leary Sarah O’Neil John O’Dea Jennifer Olkowski Cecilio Orta Carlos Parra-Herran Paul Parshley James Pelrine Lucy Pendell Randolph Perkins and Viktor Sreckovic Neal Peterson Walter Powers Robert Pugliese Amr Ragy Susan L. Raisbeck Elena Randall John Reardon Melissa Bizier Richard R. Rivard Jean Roberts Leslie Rosenberg Linda Rowley Chantal Sarmanoukian Katherine Schneider Maryellen Schroeder Carl Seglem Robert Sennett Gabriel Shames Sheila Shanahan Emily Shimansky Tracy Shorter Matthew Small Laurie Smith Frank Snyder Patrick Snyder Kayla Stephens Mary A. Stokey Lisa Thompson Samantha Thompson Michael Worthen Tobey Tompkins Family Carmilla and Rowan Toner David Valdes Claudia Vanegas Krystal Velazquez Alex Viaggio Robert Wainblat George Tom Walmsley JoAnn Walsh Gregory Ward Steven Weininger Michelle Weisman Mary Grace Whalen Michael Whalen Mary White Patrick Whitney Maida B. Williams Suzy Yesley Bernd Zetsche Karen Zoeller

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.

Anonymous (5) Alma Antoniotti & Gail Jennes Back Bay Ringers John Beaudreau & Dr. Dameian Slocum Keith Bell & Brian Shannon Hank Bingham Kevin R. Bleyle & Jasen W. Coole Amy & Joshua Boger Alain Bouchard Bill Briggs & Keith Perron Kurt R. Buffington Pedro O. Carrasquillo Mike Cartledge Rebecca Casey Kenneth Caulfiekd Thomas & Lisa Collins Gary L. Conboy Bruce Connelly Craig Coogan Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie & Kem Morehead Robin & Vanessa Delmer Jonathan Drapinski Anne Dresbach Emily Eagan Bob Ebersole & Troy Daniels Trevor Findlay Rev. Victor H. Floyd & Louis Grosso Danny Fournier GALA Choruses Ken Golner & David Sowerbutts Catherine Ann Hall Thatcher Harvey Randolph Hawthorne & Carliss Baldwin Jeremy Hayes & Drew Maggiore Frederick J. Heinrichs & David J. Heckert Eric Helmuth & Jordan Bach Mike Hillwig-Shea Joyce & Tom Hogan Paul Huybrechts Alan H. Ingram

Wayne Johnson Steven & David Jolan Dwight Joyner & James Baumgartner Carol Katz Terrence L. Kenealy Evans & Lori Joy Lalas Paul Laskorski Josh Levine Joe & Jenny Livingston Chip Lowry & John Lynah Emily Mansfield Peter & Julie Mansfield Andrew Martinez George Mercier Jr. Ryan C. Miller John Moran & Michael Wood Hank Morgan Theresa C. Murray Joel Nosek Nathaniel, Alfred & Edward O’Connell Scott Philip Parisi Paul & Edith Babson Foundation Reuben Reynolds Eric Rezsnyak Diana & Chris Richards Diana B. Roberts Mark Roderick Dr. Matt Russell Susan Ryan-Vollmar Betsy Shearer Robert Sherman J. Michael Sigler The parents of Oliver, Nicholas & Alexander Slayton Steven F. Smith & Jinx Montano Susie & Mike Thonis Kendall P. Watts & Robert Derry Thomas Wilbanks Drew Wilkins Ronald Williams Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Woeltz

To make a tax–deductible gift in Bill’s honor visit bgmc.org/BillCasey.

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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 Greg Edwards Nicholas Everage Jeffrey P. Fatchaline Joshua Foster and Robert Harris David Friedler Paul Gabrys Ken Hirschkind

Michael Lawrence Michael Lewis-Swanson Nicholas Maas Simone Montali Matthew Moura Christopher Nuss and Mo Hameed Neal Peterson Rocco Pigneri Rick Redmond Jack Renshaw and Bob Matthews Reuben Reynolds Todd Rinehart Joseph Rios and Ray Xiong TJ Sheehan David Valdes Jon Whitney

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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.

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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Staff

Equity—Access— Belonging

Reuben Reynolds

Sarah Shoffner

Music Director

Executive Director

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.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Eleni Stratigos

Marketing & Communications Graphic Designer Copyeditor and Proofreader Photographers Videographers

Kyle Richer Michael J. Leclerc Mike Mejia Photo Scalped Productions

Artistic Principal Accompanist Assistant Music Director Assistant Conductor & Vocal Coach Production Manager American Sign Language Interpreter Director & Choreographer Assistant Choreographer Composer-in-Residence Costume Designer Costume Designer Assistant Hair & Wig Designer Wardrobe Assistant Makeup by

Chad Weirick Chad Weirick Scott Nicholas Joel Nosek Dr. LeWana Clark Michelle Chasse Tommy Coye Dr. Jacob Narverud Kyle Cabral Simone Montali Alexander M. Viaggio Keith March Mistler Binx

Production Lighting Designer Risers

Anne Dresbach Fall Hill Productions

Administative AFM Orchestra Contractor Accountants Archives Auditor Counsel Lighting Systems Ticketing and CRM Technology

Jonathan Hess Indigo Associates Northeastern University Melissa Gilroy, CPA Pyle Rome Ehrenberg PC 4Wall Entertainment Patron Technology

Board Of Directors Alfred O’Connell, President Tyler Brewer, Vice President Kerry Patterson, Treasurer Shalyn Bond, Clerk Curtis Creekmore John Ferguson Danielle Galligan Jenn Garofolo

George Hinds Brian Levin Tyler Normile Rick Redmond Reuben Reynolds Sarah Shoffner Michael Steinberg

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Land Acknowledgement 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.

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