Count Basie Theatre Annual Report - 2010

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The primary mission of the Count Basie Theatre is to serve the people of the state of New Jersey by providing a broad spectrum of quality entertainment and education programs that reflect and celebrate the diversity of the region; foster understanding and appreciation for the ennobling power of the performing arts; and create opportunity for cultural enrichment for people at all economic levels. It also is our mission to develop and maintain a world-class venue that enhances the enjoyment of these entertainment and education programs; contributes to the cultural and economic vitality of the community and the region; and honors the memory of Count Basie.

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David J. Cooner Chairman Count Basie Theatre, Inc. Board of Trustees

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Numa Saisselin CEO Count Basie Theatre, Inc.

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Russell Lucas Chairman Count Basie Theatre Foundation, Inc.

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Rusty Young CEO Count Basie Theatre Foundation, Inc.

Dear Friends, Donors, Members and Community Members, We are pleased to report that 2009-2010 was another award winning

industry, the Basie nevertheless had its second highest attendance in the last

year for the Count Basie Theatre. Pollstar Magazine recognized our

twelve years, underscoring the value and demand for the programming and

programming efforts again this year, placing the Theatre on its 2009 Top

services we offer.

100 Worldwide Theatres List, and the New Jersey State Council on the

Performances reach our stage in two different ways: Either a concert

Arts again recognized the Basie as a Major Presenting Organization for

promoter or another arts organization finances a show and rents the Theatre

the State of New Jersey, which is the highest designation bestowed upon

from us, or the Theatre itself presents and finances a show. In another

an arts organization like ours by the State. On top of that, we were thankful

reflection of the weak economy, rentals were down this year. However, the

to have our restoration efforts recognized with placement of the Theatre

Theatre itself filled the gap by presenting more shows than in any of the

on the National Register of Historic Places. As set forth below, those

last twelve years, and we sold 66% of the available tickets, which is about

restoration efforts continue, as 2010-11 will see the Theatre’s facade return

10% higher than the national average. Including comp tickets, more than

to its original splendor.

70% of the seats were filled for the Theatre’s own performances.

Although it was an award winning year for the Theatre, we are sensitive

The Theatre’s education programming continues to be an important part

to the effects of the local and national economy on our community and

of our mission. From just 79 students in 2001-02, the program achieved its

patrons. The fees we pay to artists determine ticket pricing more than any

second-highest enrollment ever this year, and drew upon a broad demographic

other factor, and as artist fees have escalated, we have tried to price tickets as

of students. Reflecting its wider reach and impact, this year the program was

reasonably as possible, consistent not only with our non-profit mission, but

renamed the Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy. The Academy

also with our role as stewards of the Theatre. We reviewed our box office

is the umbrella that now encompasses the Cool School, Rockit! Live, Rock

system this year, struck a new deal with our software vendor, and were able

the Basie, Basie Awards and Outreach programs. Arts education is core to

to pass some of the savings along in the form of reduced ticket fees. Our

our mission, and we are pleased with our progress on this front.

annual Columbus Day and President’s Day $10 ticket sales remained wildly

On March 15, the Theatre began its next restoration project. “Let’s Face

popular, and this summer we experimented with a “Rush Ticket” program,

It” is the eight-month $2 million project to restore the exterior of the Theatre,

making certain remaining seats available at half-price on the day of a show.

including the marquee and facade facing Monmouth Street. This project

We were gratified to see positive results from these efforts. While the economy has clearly affected attendance and the arts and entertainment

has always been an important phase of our ten-step $20 million Master Restoration and Renovation Plan, but it acquired added urgency when we

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were advised that the exterior was structurally weak and in danger of

together to meet these challenges and ensure the fiscal stability of the

becoming deficient. The decision to move forward with this phase this year

Theatre is the number one priority of the Theatre and Foundation Boards.

marks a significant milestone for the Theatre as an organization. For the

In addition to our traditional fundraising activities like the Membership

first time in recent memory, a capital project was initiated before it became

Program, Spring Gala, Men’s Golf Outing, Ladies Golf Classic, Bike for the

a problem, and before additional costs for temporary repairs and stopgap

Basie, Chairman’s Circle Reception, Fab Faux Benefit Concert and Ticket

measures were necessary.

Raffle, the Foundation has been working hard to create new and unique

We’ve heard a lot about economic stimulus in the last year, and we ask

fundraising activities that drive new revenue and create new contributed

you to consider this important fact: In addition to bringing the arts into our

income. For example, benefit concerts like the Counting Crows show last

community, this year the Theatre’s activity had an $11.7 million economic

August, which included additional activities like playing golf with the band,

impact, supporting the full-time equivalent of over 300 jobs. The Basie is

helped generate funds. Partnering with other artists has also been well

an economic engine. The buzz is palpable when our stage is lit, and that

received, as many performers share the vision of our restored Theatre, and

buzz supports a wide array of businesses.

its vital role in our community.

Because the Theatre is a nonprofit corporation and provides (and

The Basie also has collaborated with local charities in their fundraising

underwrites) many services and programs to the community that would

efforts. For example, we worked jointly with the Joan Dancy and PALS

otherwise be unavailable, approximately a quarter of our operating budget

Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of ALS

is supported by member contributions. Ticket sales and rental fees alone

patients and their families in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, sharing the

cannot come close to covering the costs of our operations and restorations.

proceeds from Max Weinberg’s Big Band concert in June. We hope to be

Before the effects of significant non-cash charges for depreciation associated

the “stage” to help more important charities raise money through the arts,

with the extensive restoration efforts, the Theatre produced a $93 thousand

and have a great experience at the same time.

surplus in 2010 thanks in large part to the generosity of our loyal supporters.

It “takes a village” to fulfill our mission. In the last year, more than

This helps further defray the renovation costs incurred over the last three

1,500 people, businesses and organizations made a contribution to the

years, but there is a lot more for us to do in that regard. The Board and pro-

Basie; thousands more attended a benefit show or otherwise supported a

fessional staff of the Count Basie Theatre, Inc. work closely with the Board

fundraising event. The important role of the Theatre in our community is

and professional staff of our fundraising arm, the Count Basie Theatre

animated by encouragement and support from all of those who love the

Foundation, Inc., to set goals and achieve these remarkable milestones.

Basie and support its mission. We are blessed and thankful for our

At the conclusion of the facade project we will still have about $8 million

broad-based support, and look forward to many more years of great

of restoration work remaining on the building. We have an $8 million

programs in our lovingly restored Theatre.

NJEDA Bond from previous restoration projects to pay back. Working

Sincerely,

David Cooner

Russell Lucas

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JULY 28, 2009 - Before his concert, Bruce Hornsby taped promotional interviews in the lobby, which were later seen on national TV. The show itself was filmed; portions can be seen on his website.

AUGUST 6, 2009 - MTV staged the finale of an episode of the hit TV show MADE at the Basie.

Hosted by Adrienne Bailon of The Cheetah Girls, the show featured Twitch of “So You Think You Can Dance” and a special performance by hip hop star Pitbull.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 The Count Basie Theatre Foundation hosted a benefit concert with Counting Crows.

Proceeds from the concert of over $225,000 benefit the theatre’s restoration fund.

Pictured with the Counting Crows before the show are Basie supporters Tom and Karen Hyland.

Count Basie Theatre, Inc. and Count Basie Theatre Foundation, Inc. Combined Statements of Financial Position For the years ending June 30, 2010 and 2009

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2009

$5,383,807 14,054 356,919 46,285 5,801,065

5,513,492 35,442 644,697 37,604 6,231,235

596,839 318,637

595,449 319,734

10,726,994

10,467,560

$17,443,535

$17,613,978

Liabilities Current liabilities Bond payable Accounts payable and accrued expenses Salary, payroll taxes and benefits payable Accrued vacation Deferred income Total current liabilities

$195,281 439,443 58,377 61,111 1,526,974 2,281,186

183,841 168,017 140,953 52,905 1,468,502 2,014,218

Bonds payable Security deposits payable Total liabilities

7,559,133 __ 9,840,319

7,754,414 700 9,769,332

2,972,580 4,397,636 7,370,216 233,000 7,603,216

2,529,305 5,311,341 7,840,646 4,000 7,844,646

$17,443,535

$17,613,978

ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Unconditional promises to give Inventory and prepaid expenses Total current assets Restricted cash and cash equivalents Unconditional promises to give Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation Total Assets

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Pictured at the Counting Crows pre-show show reception are supporters Scott Fadynich, Linda Chorney and Lynn Ward.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 The annual Golf Outing, this year at Beacon Hill Country Club, raised over $48,000 in net proceeds for the theatre’s annual operating fund.

Pictured at the Golf Outing are Rich Eittreim, Count Basie Theatre Board of Trustees Chairman David Cooner, Arnold Natali, and Tom Ladd.

Pictured lining up a practice putt is Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dominic Roncace.

Commitments and Contingencies Net Assets Unrestricted Fixed assets, net of bond obligation Operating Total unrestricted Temporarily restricted Total net assets

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

Pictured with Honorary Chair Peter Reinhart are Mark Voetsch, Michael Discafani and Jack McEnnrey.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 - Bike for the Basie, an annual charity bike ride through Sandy Hook to benefit the theatre’s annual operating fund raised over $14,000 in net receipts from friends and supporters of the theatre.

The Count Basie Theatre’s fiscal year ends on June 30, and the annual audit commences one month later, after the June bank statements have been reconciled. The audit takes about two months to complete, and is formally presented to the Board of Trustees by the Audit Committee at the September board meeting. Preparation, production and distribution of the Annual Report follows immediately, and takes one more month to complete. A complete copy of the 2010 Financial Statements audited by the independent accounting firm of Fried and Kowgios Partners, CPAs, LLP is available on request from the theatre’s administrative office.

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Pictured at Bike for the Basie are (left-right) theatre board member Fran Luisi, then-Chairman Brian Leddin and Joanna Leddin, thenFoundation Co-Chairman Hugh Ward, Theatre CEO Numa Saisselin, and Laurie Saisselin.

OCTOBER 16, 2009 - The Jersey Shore Rock-N-Soul Revue premiered its latest show, “One Hit Wonders,” before going on temporary hiatus while music director Bob Bandiera tours with Bon Jovi.

NOVEMBER 1, 2009 - The Count Basie Theatre was the location for an evening with TV star Stephen Colbert to benefit the Two River Theater Company, also based in Red Bank.

The Basie’s seating capacity enabled the company to raise significantly more income in just one night than it could in its own intimate venue.

NOVEMBER 8, 2009 The Count Basie Theatre celebrated Veteran’s Day and the theatre’s 83rd birthday with a free concert by the West Point Jazz Knights.

DECEMBER 11, 2009 - Co-produced

by Jazz Arts Project and the Count Basie Theatre, the 4th Annual Sinatra Birthday Bash combed the state for the best saloon singers to pay tribute to one of NJ’s most famous sons. Pictured backstage are performers Thos Shipley, Sean Hanlon and Jim Manfredonia (left-right, back) and Jeffrey Carrano (front).

DECEMBER 18, 2009 - On this date the Count Basie Theatre was entered into the National Register of Historic Places. The register is the nation’s official list of cultural resources significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture.

The theatre had previously been entered into the NJ Register on May 5, 2009.

DECEMBER 31, 2009 - For the 11th time, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes rang in the New Year at the Count Basie Theatre.

The show was broadcast live on Sirius Satellite Radio.

Count Basie Theatre, Inc. and Count Basie Theatre Foundation, Inc. Combined Statements of Activities For the years ending June 30, 2009 and 2010

OPERATING ACTIVITES

2010

2009

Public support & other revenue Government Individuals Foundations Fundraising benefits Less: direct costs of fundraising benefits Total public support

$157,221 279,185 33,000 430,523 (146,536) 753,393

196,526 221,824 35,500 681,270 (263,618) 871,502

Ticket Sales Concessions income (net of cost of goods sold) Theatre rental and reimbursed expenses Workshop income Advertising income 101 Rental Income Investment income Other income Total other revenue

3,831,135 295,116 898,418 295,393 148,268 13,450 13,474 3,054 5,498,308

2,383,913 193,912 738,832 269,229 139,681 21,000 61,968 3,460 3,811,995

6,251,701

4,683,497

Total public support and other revenue

EXPENSES Program services Supporting services Management and general Fundraising Total supporting services

5,707,781

3,801,026

709,413 330,597 1,040,010

501,352 409,427 910,779

Total expenses

6,747,791

4,711,805

(496,090)

(28,308)

$101,744

$317,143

Increase (decrease) In net assets before capital activities (carried forward)

Increase (decrease) in net assets before capital activities and depreciation of $596,834 (2010) and $345,451 (2009)

DECEMBER 31, 2009 - This year’s Ticket Raffle cleared $20,000 in support for the theatre. Pulling the winning ticket at intermission on New Years Eve are Theatre CEO Numa Saisselin, Mark Pender of the Jukes, and Rachel Warnick of the Count Basie Theatre Foundation. This year’s winner: Marc Muller. He won two tickets to every show at the theatre this year.

JANUARY 2010 - Pollstar Magazine released its Top 100 Worldwide Theatre Venues list for 2009, and again, the Count Basie Theatre made the Top 100 at #54.

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Fis c a l 2010 I nc ome

F isc a l 2 0 1 0 Co s t s Other General & Administrative 5%

Miscellaneous 2%

Depreciation 8%

Grants 3% Contributions 4%

Rentals 12%

Personnel 27%

Fundraising 6%

Concessions 6%

Bank Fees & Real Estate Taxes 7%

Fundraising Benefits 4%

Other Production 5%

Basie Programs 60%

Marketing 7% Artist Fees 32%

An n u a l BBudget u d g e t Hi story Annual History

$4,436,890 $4,319,574

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$2,457,675 $2,333,819

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$4,423,083 $3,883,405

$2,000,000

$1,285,602 $1,402,357

$4,000,000

$1,642,081 $1,708,521

$6,000,000

$3,448,811 $3,071,452

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2006

$7,201,607 $7,824,139

$8,000,000

$6,492,226 $5,711,874

$10,000,000

$5,597,058 $5,777,482

$11,048,504 $6,164,691

$12,000,000

$1,606,752 $1,432,784

Repairs & Maintenance 1% Utilities 2%

Capital & Restricted Gifts 9%

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Co n t r i b u t i n g MMembers embe r s Contributing 1400 1285

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800 612 600 400 200 0 FY ‘03

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FY ‘06

FY ‘07

FY ‘08

FY ‘09

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Tot a l Annua l At t e nda nc e

Tota l Perfo rm a n c e s P e r Ye a r

Total Annual Attendance

Total Performances Per Year

250,000

250 197

50,000

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123,704

69 17,699

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43,530

100,000

100

115,170

177,209

109 55,011

109

158,222

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127

151,297

200,000

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198,998

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173,858

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‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10

‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10

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60,000

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11,651

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40,000

28 20

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90,082

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75,253

80,000

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40,517

60

82,340

100,000

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61,729

80

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93

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97,125

Presented Performances

120,000

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0 ‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10

‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10

Av er a g e P e r c e n t Of Ca pa c it y Average Percent of Capacity To t a l At B a s i e P r e s e nt a t ions

(Total at Basie Presentations)

0.80 0.74

0.72

0.70 0.63 0.60

0.59

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0.71

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0.64

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0.54 0.50

0.50 0.40 0.30 0.22 0.20 0.10 0.00

‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10

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1.00 0.80

120

Rental Performances Per Year

0.69

0.80 0.60

0.56 0.46

0.60 0.40

0.35

0.40 0.20

0.35

0.56 0.46

0.53 0.53

0.54

0.55

0.57

0.54

0.55

0.57

0.59 0.59

0.46

0.69

0.67

0.66

0.67

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105 96

94 105

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78

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0.46

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120 100

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60 40

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‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10

‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10

0.00

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‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10

‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10

Ec onomic I mpa c t On T he Communit y Ec onomic I mpa t On T he Communit y Of Ba s ie Pr ogr acms Economic Of Ba s ie PrImpact ogr a ms on the Community of Basie Programs $11,152,910 $11,152,910

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2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

$2,000,000 $0

‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10

$7,124,965 $7,124,965

$6,111,739 $6,111,739

$4,919,649 $4,919,649

87,127 87,127

76,044 76,044

$4,000,000 $2,000,000

$10,021,363 $10,021,363

$10,454,242 $10,454,242

2002

2001

$6,000,000 $4,000,000

$9,151,674 $9,151,674

2001

2000

$8,000,000 $6,000,000

$8,569,493 $8,569,493

$3,038,538 $3,038,538

2000

$10,000,000 $8,000,000

101,873 101,873

91,518 91,518

87,086 87,086

91,712 91,712

$3,112,820 $3,112,820

20,000 0

27,479 27,479

40,000 20,000

14,369 14,369

60,000 40,000

43,360 43,360

100,000 80,000

92,211 92,211

105,903 105,903

120,000 100,000

80,000 60,000

$12,000,000 $10,000,000

at Rental Performances Per Year 104,444 104,444

120,000 Attendance

Impact on the Community of Basie Programs $11,761,880 $11,761,880

Economic $12,000,000

A ttendance A t Re n t al Pe r f o r ma n c e s P e r Yea r Attendance Rental Performances A tten d ance Aat t Re n t al Pe r f o r ma n ce s P ePer r YeaYear r

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800 1000

640

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930

650

567

280

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1200 1400

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114 280 114 2010 2010

Off-Site Audiences Benefitting TotalActivities Students (Classes, BenefittingWorkshops, Total Outreach Classes & Performances) Total Students Benefitting

Off-Site Audiences Benefitting

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We thank all of the following contributors for their support of the Count Basie Theatre’s Membership Program, Capital Campaign, Spring Gala, Fab Faux Benefit Concert, Golf Outings, and Bike for the Basie bicycle ride and other fundraisers during the fiscal 2009-2010 year.

(Contributions received between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.)

$10,000+ American Express Philanthropic Program American Express Richard & Ana Blank Cantor Fitzgerald Equities The Kathryn and J. Howard Carter Family Fund/Buddy & Kathy Carter Ray & Elsie Catena Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Cutler Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Diaco Domenic & Hillary DiPiero Justin & Victoria Gmelich Investors Savings Bank Chris & Etta Kelly Marshall & Janice Knopf Lucas Family Foundation/ Russ & Kristina Lucas William & Victoria Marraccini Marrus Family Foundation The Mary Owen Borden Foundation McCrane Foundation J.A.M. Anonymous Foundation New Jersey Cultural Trust New Jersey State Council on the Arts Paul & Gaye Nicholson RBC Wealth Management / Dan Finley Peter Reinhart & Nancy Byrne Reinhart Mrs. Margaret Riker and Family Richard & Laura Saker / Saker Shoprites Inc. Rosemary & Glen Salow Scire Family Foundation Sheldon & Anne Vogel Hugh & Lynne Ward $5,000 - $9,999 Stuart & Danette Alderoty The Atrium at Navesink Harbor/ Gary Puma Bank of America C.R. Bard Foundation/ Brian Leddin Robert & Denise Beehler John & Diane Burke Michael & Nancy Delpriore William & Kathryn Dodge David & Sarah Fischell Steven & Alison Friedel Peter & Kristen Gerhard Foundation John & Beth Giannotto Mickey & Diane Gooch K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Hyland Associates/ Tom & Karen Hyland J.C. Kellogg Foundation McCarter & English Linda McKean

Raymond & June Moser Tony Palagrossi The Papettis PNC Bank Foundation PNC Bank Private Banking The Provident Bank Foundation Robert & Joan Rechnitz Mr. & Mrs. Armins Rusis Matt & Melanie Saker Drew & Kath Steck/ Martek Phamacal Co. Tom & Liz Thees Ira & Deborah Walker $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous Lee & Robin Babitt/ Gilbraltar Construction Mr. & Mrs. James Block John Budzyna & Karen Cangialosi Galaxy Toyota Scion/ Robert Ciasulli Adele Ciasulli Alfred Cito John & Mai Cleary Coldwell Banker Neil Desena Foundation Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Brett & Susan Flynn Fund of the CFNJ Fox Asset Management Tom & Nancy Gravina Jack & Patsy Guttenplan Investors Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Ann & Michael Jordan Woody & Claire Knopf The Kroon Foundation Gary & Laurie Kuskin John and Loraine Minio Michael Parent Pepsi-Cola Co. Premier Graphics Thomas & Elizabeth Raike Ranney School Seacoast Buliders Corp./ A. David Schulz The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation Siciliano Landscape Company/ Karen Siciliano Thomas & Alexandra Skove Michael & Kelly Small Charles & Lisa Soderstrom/ Impala Asset Management LLC Michael & Deborah Stasi Sunnymeath Asset Management, Inc./Mr. & Mrs. James O‘Mealia Swordspoint Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Sykoff, Ed.D. TD Charitable Foundation Gary & Tamar Tolchin Foundation Inc. Joseph & Miriam Tort

Lawrence & Penny Turtel Richard and Lisa Veltri/ United Air Conditioning Corp.

Winston & Strawn, LLP Christopher Young Rusty & Sugie Young Marc & Christina Zingarini ZAIS Group $1,000 - $2,499 William & Alyson Agathis John & Mary Aiello American Express Foundation/ Employee Giving Ansell, Grimm & Aaron Atlantic Eye Physicians D’Angelico Guitars Basil T’s Brewery and Italian Grill Senator Jennifer Beck Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Bisso Scott Brady & Nancy Karpf Jeffrey & Bonnie Buchner Brian Buckelew Dominick & Marlene Cipollini Dermott & Donna Clancy Dave & Liz Cooner Sharon & Peter Coppola John Croddick Craig & Mary Cummings Dick & Karen Curry Harry DeMeo, M.D. Michael & Lillian DiPiazza John & Tamra Dodds Dublin House Evan Blonder & Gail Dolen Mary Vaden Eisenstadt Bob & Helen Evanson Scott Fadynich & Linda Chorney Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects, LLC Eileen & Walter Farley Tony & Andrea Fox Beliza Ann Furman Ricky Gallo John & Allison Gates John Giunco Mary Beth Glaccum Goldsmith Family Charitable Foundation Inc. The Grove at Shrewsbury Tim Heine Charlie Cague Martin Holleran Lenore & Christopher Hunt Robert Hutchins Ichabod’s Jeffries & Company, Inc. K & L Gates, LLP Karen Katich Dido & Sark Krikorian Emily & Michael Kuskin Senator Joseph Kyrillos Land Rover of Monmouth

Lauren & Paul Lavelle Brian & Joanna Leddin Carey Loftus Lucas Capital Management/ Bruce Severance Francis & Lauren Luisi Sean Magovern Mr. Richard M. Maser Mr. & Mrs. Michael K. Mazzacco Bruce & Dorian Meyer Ed Mislavsky Monmouth Players Monmouth University Moser IP Law Group/ Ray & June Moser Dave & Kris Murphy Mark & Barbara Murphy Mark Palumbo Kimberly Patlis Walsh Christopher Porrino Lauren Pretre Jamie & Stella Price Jamie Raymond Red Bank Antiques Red Bank Radiologists, P.A./Dr. Douglas O’Connor Douglas & Nancy Roberts Linda & Robert Roman Ira & Amy Ross and Family Kevin & Clare Ryan Andy & Linda Safran Andy & Alyssa Scheffer Chip & Maria Schulz Mr. & Mrs. M. Bruce Severance Shebell & Shebell Sickles Market LLC David & Carol Smith Bill & Ruth Smith Jame Solano, Jr. Sports Care & Physical Rehab., Inc. Michael & Rose Stallmeyer The Stoeckel Family Irving & Claire Strouse Thomas Stukane Mark & Nancy Sullivan Don J. Summa Laurence G. Thoma Undici Restaurant Ann & Thomas Unterberg Kerrie Wagner Michael Walker Dr. Joy Weinstein & Dr. Bruce H. Forman Al & Teresita Weiss Douglas Widman Allen & Eileen Wilkie John & Elizabeth Williams $500 - $999 Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Abella Sheldon & Gail Abrams

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Absatz Chris Albers John & Eileen Alexander William & Trina Anderson Anthony Andolfi AT&T Foundation Matching Gifts Program Dr. Paul Axelrad & Dr. Jacqueline Zuckerbrod Gregg & Mary Kate Azcuy The Baccala Family David & Patricia Baker David & Donna Barr Paul & Joan Bartoli Linda & Frank Belmont Marianne Beyer Jon Markle Gary Bleetstein & Family BOC Partners Inc./Britain O’Connor Chris Bonocore Kevin & Claire Bormida Mr. & Mrs. Donald Boughrum Gus & Margaret Brandstetter Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Broege Rudy Bruno Robert & Elizabeth Brush Max J. Budwick Butler Family Foundation, Inc. Dr. Joseph Calabro Claire M. Calinda, Esq. John E. Carroll, III Dr. Lesley Castellini Zac Telecom Consulting, Inc. Dr. Stephen & Roseanne Chidyllo Dr. & Mrs. E. Cheslock Kevin Clark Frank & Helene Collette Richard Cooke The Cookie Jar Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James J. Cooner The Lynn Ahrens & Neil Costa Foundation David Critelli & Harriet Maphet Michael & Barbara Cronin Elizabeth Culligan Mr. & Mrs.Thomas D. Cullum Eric & Concetta Cunard Andrew Czujko Danny’s Steak House Ahl DaPrato, LLC Chris & Stacie Davis Frank Edgar Davis Jr. Frank Day Donald & Rosanne DeRosa Linda Dickinson D & M Property Management Gerhard & Robin Dohne Globe Hotel Co., Inc. Michael & Kathleen Downey Thomas & Rose Durso Lisa A. Ebeling John & Lolly Ekdahl David & Sutah Elliott

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FEBRUARY 3-4, 2010 Boz Scaggs rehearsed his winter tour at the Count Basie Theatre prior to opening the tour with his February 4 concert.

FEBRUARY 18, 2010 - The annual Chairman’s Circle Members Reception was held prior to the Monterey Jazz Festival Tour’s appearance. The reception honored Brian Leddin for his service as Chairman of the Board of Trustees 20052009. Pictured are Brian Leddin, Lydia Brenner, Pandoura Jabobs, Joanna Leddin and Rick Clemente.

Also honored for their significant support of the theatre were the Marraccini family and American Express. Pictured with Count Basie Theatre Foundation CEO Rusty Young (center) are Bill Marraccini (left) and Stuart Alderoty of American Express (right).

FEBRUARY 28, 2010 - Cesar Millan, noted dog trainer and star of TV’s “The Dog Whisperer” spent an afternoon at the Count Basie Theatre. Theatre CEO Numa Saisselin moderated an audience question and answer period.

A post-show VIP meet and greet benefited the theatre’s restoration fund.

Pictured with Cesar are supporters Margrit McCrane (left) and Louise Petri (right).

MARCH 8, 2010 - A unique collaboration between the theatre, Rockit! Live and the NJ State Youth Orchestra was announced at a March 8, 2010 media event. The Rockestra featured classical and rock music students performing together. Pictured are producer Joe Tort (left) and Rockit! Live Director Bruce Gallipani (right).

Roy D. Gussman conducts the Rockestra orchestra.

MARCH 15, 2010 - Phase 4 of the Count Basie Theatre’s 10-Step Renovation Plan, the renovation of the building exterior and façade, began with the temporary dismantling of the theatre’s marquee.

Funded in part by the NJ Cultural Trust, and other private donations, the 8-month $2 million project will completely restore the building’s exterior.

Joan Ellis The Etzler Family Andrea Fahnestock & George Hambrecht Bob & Collen Fasulo Laurence & Eileen Fell Gus & Pamela Fingado Frank J. Fischer, Esq. Michael & Kara Fitzgerald John M. Fox Franklin J. Frasco, M.D. Bruce & Joan Fromer Patrick Gallagher Douglas Gallagher Bette Gasarch Dr. & Mrs. William Gerard Julie Gill Deborah & Cary Glastein Michael Goldberg Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Goldberg Joan Gotti & Kevin McGettigan Larry & Brenda Grafas Jim & Karen Grande John Guempel Fran & Richard Habib Ross J. Haik Colleen Carroll Haney & Robert P. Haney, Jr. James Hankowski Stuart Hartpence Peter & BJ Henderson Steven & Margaret Henning Todd & Lenae Herman Jay Herman Jeffrey & Sarah Herring Annette Hillary Lou & Julie Holman Bryan Holsey Thirza L. Jacobus Michael & Kathy Jeary Steven & Sandra Kaplan Frank & Eileen Karpicki Sean & Jeanne Kelly Kathie Kelly Thomas & Joy Kempf Kiretowicz Commercial Real Estate Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Komar Phil Kuntz & Amy McDonagh Anthony & Carmela Lauto Dorothy E. Lawrence Joseph & Diane Leary Lynda Lee, Esq. Jim & Karen Lemoine The Lesch Family Lindstrom Electric Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Longhitano Joseph & Vicki Louro Bill & Eileen Luby David Lucantoni, Ph.D. Robert & Patricia Magovern Ann & Charles Maher Michael Maietta Rich Marcolus & Carolyn Campo John & Denise Mauro Thomas & Patti McAndrew Mr. & Mrs. William McClung Neil & Carol McDevitt Robert J. McGinty, Jr. Kathi McGrath & Family Dana Welch Miller Kevin Mills Kevin Mocik Donald & Gail Moliver Joseph & Carol Monaco Matt Montana Pompano Partners John & Nancy Moorzitz Brian & Trish Muench/

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Donald Giordano Anthony & Christine Giunta McKenna Gledhill Mr. & Mrs. Gerard T. Glynn Eugenia Golden Fran & Jerry Goldstein Henry & Rebecca Goodhue Sharon Beskin Goodman, LCSW Monica Gorin L. Gough James & Margaret Graf Richard & Valerie Graham J. L. Grandinetti Nancy & Todd Gray Arthur Greenbaum Barbara Greger Debra Gregg Etienne & Kelly Grignard John & Dorey Grimes & Family Pamela Grohol Louis & Elizabeth Gualtieri John & Rosemary Guarnieri Eva Gumbs Michael N. Gussis Hallie Hamilton Barbara Hammond Mark & Penny Hancox Mr. & Mrs. William Hankins Chris & Noreen Hanlon Mr. & Mrs. John Hanlon Ruth Harms Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Harvey Marie C. Hausner James Hay Norma Joelson Hayman Marian & Liam Heaney Stephen & Barbara Hecht Stephan A. Heinlein Marjorie Heller Richard & Ellen Hemel Robert & Mary Henderson Ed & Camille Herr Suzanne Hershman Patrick & Michele Hickey Adam M. Hilsen Karen Hoben Alan & Jacqueline Hoffner Richard & Patricia Hogan Bruce & Debbie Hohorst Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hohorst John Horl James Horowitz David W. Hostnik, DMD David & Jan Houtman Tamara A. Howard Brian & Claudia Howell Edwina Howell Barbara Hruska Tabitha Huber Patience P. Pierce & Stephen F. Hudecek Delores Hughes & Byrd Waker Elaine Hunt-Friedman Margaret Hurley William & Karen Hyatt, Jr. John Hyfantis & Marcia Guza Patrick & Carla Iannone IBM International Foundation Peter Ierino John & Katherine Ingato

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MARCH 25, 2010 - The Experience Hendrix tour came to the Count Basie Theatre for a once in a lifetime show featuring a who’s who of guitar players: Joe Satriani, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Ernie Isley, Chris Layton, Brad Whitford, Doyle Bramhall II, Living Colour, Hubert Sumlin, Sacred Steel featuring Robert Randolph and Billy Cox. MARCH 28, 2010 - During the American Express Film Series, Hollywood film composer Chris Young introduced a screening of one of his movies, Hellraiser, with a discussion of composing for film. Chris (right) is the brother of Rusty Young, Count Basie Theatre Foundation CEO (left).

MARCH 31, 2010 - The Kaboom!

Fireworks Committee hosted a presentation by Augie and Chris Santore of Garden State Fireworks, who entertained a capacity crowd with behind-the-scenes tales and live demonstrations of how the July 3 fireworks show on the Navesink River comes together each year.

APRIL 2010 - Every Monday evening in April, the Jazz Arts Project hosted a free lecture on the history of Jazz by notable Jazz scholars and musicians.

APRIL 16, 2010 - In the 2nd Annual JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards, the Count Basie Theatre’s education program was voted Favorite Place to Take a Class in the Arts (Kids). At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Education Director Yvonne Scudiery received the award from Discover Jersey Arts Program Manager Jim Atkinson.

APRIL 21, 2010 - Usher Mollie Warar celebrated 25 years of ushering at the Count Basie Theatre this year.

APRIL 29, 2010 - The NJ State Council on the Arts recognized the Basie as a Major Presenting Organization for 2009-2010.

Pictured (left-right) are Steve Runk, NJSCA Executive Director, Sharon Burton Turner, NJSCA Chairwoman, Numa Saisselin, Count Basie Theatre CEO, and Judy Leone, NJSCA Vice Chairwoman.

APRIL 30, 2010 - The Performing Arts Academy’s programs this year included a songwriting workshop conducted by songwriter Gordon Brown, formerly of the bands Mr. Reality, Sam Hill and Highway 9.

MAY 2010 - Over 1,000 students enrolled in the programs of the Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy this year.

Michael Ippolito Diane M. Jackman David & Carol Jacobson Marc Jacobson & Donna Wren Eric & Bernadette Jaeger Marietta Jazikoff, CPA Jersey Shore Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Inc. Dr. Joanne Jodry Ron & Reba Johnson Barry Johnstone Mrs. Charles H. Jones, Jr. Mary K. Jordan Joseph’s Delicatessen Vincent J. Jule Dina M. Juliano Fred & Jean Kaeli Mr. & Mrs. James Kaeli Walter Kahn, MD Michael & Lorraine Kahrer Mr. Charles Kalina Kelly Kapin Dave the Rave Kapulsky Gary Kaufman Robert & La Verne Kay Patrice Keesser Mr. Charlie Keidel William & Kathy Keleher Susan Witman & Robert Kelly Richard Kelly Dean & Fran Kelly Robert & Hazel Kelly Thomas Kendra Mr. & Mrs. John Kilduff Ann E. King Neal C. King Shelly Kirshenbaum Alex Kishyk Justine M. Kneipher Jeff & Cate Knight Edward Kole David & Ronni Kramer & Family Kratka Family James & Mikal Krauss Mr & Mrs Erwin Kreiner Joey & Coley Kritsky Kevin Kubik Alison A. Kulick Marybeth & John Kuras Kathy Labetti Eileen Ladley & Douglas Menagh Barbara & Chris LaRocca Bernardette Larsen Vaughn & Elizabeth Larsen Ed & Sandra Lauer Vincent & Mary Pat Lavecchia Darcy Prendeville Lawes Teri Lawrence Sharon Le Rose Bonnie V. Leandri Rick Leclercq Michele & Eric Leiner Tracy Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Sander Levin Robb Levinsky Thomas & Joanne Levy Phil & Abby Liguori Michael & Vivian Loconsolo Robert Lombardi Dr. & Mrs. Steven Loniewski Joanne Lopes Joseph LoPresti Josh & Cinda Lord William Lotsey, III Ken Lowenstein Ann Lubrano Dolores Luccarelli Dr. & Mrs. Howard Lucks

Eric & Lynn Ludwig Jeffrey Luft David MacDonald Robert & Deborah MacDougall John & Marlene Maciaszek Mary Macintyre Linda Mack Richard A. Maffia Michele Maguire Robert & Tricia Maguire James Maletto Erwin & Linda Malkin John & Teresa Malley David Maluso Melissa & Robert Manaro Maria Mangin Marlene D. Mango Geoffrey & Nancy Mann The Mannion-Bride Family Ondria Marinan-Connolly George & Bridgette Markuson David & Kathy Marone Richard & Joy Marsh Sheila Martello Robin & David Marx Richard R. Masi Laurie Matteson Robert W. Matthies John & Janet Mawson Robert & Christie Mazurek Vinnie & Beth Mazza Barry & Cynthia McCarron Kathryn & Paul McDonough Robert & Joan McGrath Will McGrath Robert & Elisabeth McKay Bernard & Margaret McKenna William & Janine McKeon John & Regina McLean James & Dale McMullin Kevin & Gabby McNamara Phyllis McQuillan Bernie & Chris McSherry Bruce Mednick Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Mendillo Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Menello Andrew & Judith Mernick Kenneth Meswick Anna & Edward Meyer Howard & Sheila Meyer Edward & Christine Mezzadri Pat Miele Nancy Mielnicki Walter & Stanis Mihm Alan Miller & Christine Allen Jeffrey & Linda Miller Tom & Pam Minson Douglas & Kathleen Mitchell John Moetz & Laura Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moglia Mark & Dabney Moncher Patricia Monschella Barbara Moore Mr. & Mrs. Jason Moore George & Lydia Morris John Morsa Bob & Lori Mula Brian & Aida Murphy Tom & Karen Murphy Nancy J. Muscatello Bill & Jane Naddeo Virginia E. Nadramia Kathleen Nagel Cheryl Nastasio Stephen Naughton Edward & Karen Necela John & Camille Negri Laura S. Negron

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Lou & Maureen Tomsick Wendy & David Tooker Richard Torelli Mary Jo Tort-Bergeron Jim & Suzanne Tortorici Michael Trepicchio Steven & Gail Trezza Jack Trilling Bob & Pamela Trocchia Michael Truffini Tubby’s Shell Service Roberta & Gregory Tullock Vincent Turturiello Robert & Tamiara Valdez Mr. & Mrs. A. Valentino Angelo J. & Rosalind Valetutto Jim & Alyce Van Wagner Dolores VandeWater Kim S. Venezia Rich & Gerrie Vergona Joseph S. Vetrano, M.D. Denise & Ron Violand The Visceglia Family Carol Vitale Catherine Vitale Judi & Peter Vitanzo Gina & Michael Vitkansas Lisa Wade Elissa & Arnold Wadler Barry & Judy Wagner Carolyn, Jessica & Andy Waldron Pat & Linda Wallace Scott Walter Buzz & Jane Waltman Teresa D. Ward Harold Wardell Robert Warendorf Daryl & Patricia Warmbrand David & Julia Warren Scott J. Warren Chesla Wechsler & Chris Olszewski Gary & Sophie Weiner Barry & Rebecca Weinstein Diane Wellington Michael & Jane Wenning Eileen J. White Dr. and Mrs. Thomas White Frank & Kathy Whitley David & Sheila Wiener Michael & Janet Williams Barbara Willis Ken Wilson Builders/Lisa Wilson Bill & Carol Wilson Lisa J.C. Wissing Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Witkowski Stan & Sandy Witkowski Ron & Judy Witt Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Wittenberg Andria & Henry Wojtunik Neil & Maryann Wood William Wood, DMD Albert Wu Cara Yakey Mr. & Mrs. John Yostpille John & Barbara Young Bob & Judy Yuran Howard S. Zinn Anthony & Deborah Zito John Zito

Cliff Zukin $50 - $99 Anonymous (8) Dian Abbey Catherine Abrahamsen Advantage Career Institute Mary Jo Alburtus Kevin John Allen Alliance Woodwork Maria Allocco Corrinne Altenhaus Matthew & Lisa Ampolsky Martha E. Andrews The Anglum Family Ray Aronne & Sophie Fitzsimmons Eva Arvanitis Mr & Mrs. Joseph Attanasi, Jr. Robert & Diane Aversa Rosemary Bagwell Travis & Donna Ballew Ruth Barker Stephen Barr & Janet Farina Joan Barry L. Baum Carol Beckenstein Mary Ann & Sidney Bembridge Dr. & Mrs. William Benden Carl & Jean Benfanti Paige & Mark Benigno Judy Benn Rosalie Bennett Valerie Berger Michael B. Berman Deborah L. Betz Big Hearted John George Bips Thomas & Elaine Bistocchi Tina Bivona Jim & Ellen Black Bill Blanchard Theresa Bocchino Judy Bonanno Mark Brahney Kathy Breckenridge Alan & Karen Brenner Jay Bricker Brinkerhoff Environmental Services, Inc. Brian & Kim Brockway Brogan, Brogan & Schmerler P.C. Madonna Bruseo Barry Burke Vivian Burns Tom & Eleanor Burrows Patrick Caiazzo Patrick & Nancy Cairns Carl & Ann Carlucci Rev. Jacqueline Carr-Hamilton Madalena Carrozzo Joseph Catalano Eva Cavallo Cavataio Family John Cederholm The Chace Family William E. Christine David & Mildred Cohen Roy & Ruth Cohen Robert Collumb Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Conroy

Charles & Judi Cooper Patricia Coppel & Kirk Hessels James & Marie Cottrell Barbara Coumbe-Reilly Anita Crapanzano John R. D’Angelo Denise D’Esposito Jack & Louise Davies Steven Davis Louis de Chicchio lll Joseph DeClerk Louis DeDonno Valerie Delossantos David & Deborah Diament James Diefenbach Laurence Dimurro Rachel Docherty Donna Doherty Ann Marie Dorsett Kathleen Dougherty John & Beth Drummond Leonard & Robin Dunikoski Derrick Melanson & Patricia Durski Richard & Karin Eberhardt Melvin & Erica Edelman Chuck Edwards Laurie Edwards Robert & Kimberlee Einhorn Allan Ellis Richard & Elizabeth Ellwood Gary Enoch & Deborah Worthington Ronald Esser & Jill Tober-Esser Gary & Jennifer Etherington Catherine Faggiana Anita & Gerard Fedorcik Brett Feinman Jane & Rick Fendl Thomas G. Ferguson Joel Fink Ed Fisher Mark & Sharon Fisher Patricia Flannery Celeste & Peter Fondaco Bruce & Rosetta Forshee Colette Foulke Gary Frangione Neil & Jayne Frankenfield George & Nancy Friedman Gary & Patty Frost Donald L. Fuchs Virginia Gatens Phyllis Gatti Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gemignani P.W. & Marie Goione Lynn Goldhammer Alvin & Amy Goldman Ruth M. Granstrom Karen Grezner Amanda Griffiths Frederick Grunewald Nathan & Patricia Hale James R. Hamilton Bunny Hammer Carol Hammond Rick & Lauren Hancock Chris & Mandy Hanigan Sean Hanlon Ms. Mary Harmyk Mr. Sean P. Hartigan & Family

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April 22, 2010 - At its April meeting, the Board created the Junior Board, a vehicle for students to help advance the mission of the theatre. Pictured in the lobby are Junior Board member Willie Freeman, Junior Board CoFounders Stacy Smith and Amanda Leddin, and Junior Board members Mallory McGill and Jake Tavill.

MAY 2, 2010 - On behalf of the Count Basie Theatre’s namesake, Theatre CEO Numa Saisselin was honored to receive William “Count” Basie’s induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

MAY 20, 2010 - The 4th Annual Ladies Golf Classic took place at Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck, raising over $48,000 for the theatre’s annual operating fund.

Pictured (left-right) are Event Chair Kerrie Wagner, Golf Pro & Instructor John Kajfasz, and Honorary Chair Beliza Ann Furman.

Pictured are Committee members Amy Ross, Count Basie Theatre Foundation Director of Events & Sponsorships Rachel Warnick, Beliza Ann Furman, Kerrie Wagner, Jennifer Pepper and Terri Kirk.

MAY 26, 2010 - The 2010 Basie Awards, honoring excellence in Monmouth County’s high school theatre organizations, took the Basie stage.

Howell High School captured the Basie Award for Outstanding Drama for their production of “The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail.”

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School captured the Basie Award for Outstanding Musical for their production of “Fiddler on the Roof.”

The Basie Award for Lifetime Achievement went to Dan Green, Supervisor of Howell High School’s Fine & Performing Arts Academy.

JUNE 5, 2010 - The annual Spring Gala took the stage literally - this year. Pictured at the dinner dance held right on the stage are (left-right) Gala Co-Chairs Claire Strouse, Janice Knopf and Kelly Zaccaro.

Congressman Frank Pallone (right) was on hand to celebrate the Basie and honor Marshall Knopf (left) and Hugh Ward for their service.

Pamela Hartman Garret Harwood Brenda B. Herman Dr. & Mrs. Martin Herman Shirley M. Hicks Kelley Higgins Jack R. Hill Holobowski Family Councilwoman Kathleen Horgan Deanna & Michael Houlihan Joseph & Pam Hughes Lisa Huff Jon & Jo Hutton Barbara Jacques Paul Jaworski Catherine Johnson Donna L. Johnson Mark & Mary Johnson Johnson & Johnson Matching Gifts Program Michele Josephsen Steven Kaboski Michelle Kahn Tammy Kaminsky Reba & Herb Kastel Mary Keleigh Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Kelley Dennis & Rosalie Kilper John Kinneary Christopher & Leslie Kinsella Paul Klevan Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kokolis Caroline Korey Irene Korfes Scott Korhut Edward & Holly Kropinack Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kubaitis Lisa Lamana Maurice & Phyllis Lampell Kenneth & Joan Latham Theresa & Carl Lee The Lennon Family Mark & Christine Lepore Lloyd & Mary Leschuk Gerald & Diane Levitz Barbara Lomasson Gay Lowden Thomas E. Lynch Carolanne Macaluso Randall MacBlane Chet Major Ed & Yvonne Malcolm Antonia S. Malone Margaret Mangan Gilda M. Martoglio Christina Martuscelli Barbara & John Matthews Joan & Peter McAllister Dawn McAuliffe Debra McCarthy Kevin & Ada McCarthy C.J. McDonnell Michael & Paula McGough John & Pam McGovern John McGraner Jim & Mary Ann McKee Robert Meister Linda Mesgleski The Midgleys Patricia Miller Vincent Monardo Brian & Anita Moore John & Gina Moore Joanne & Wyman Morgan Pamela Morris The Motisi Family John Muldoon Maureen Mulheren

Kenneth J. Nagy & Dawn M. Nakash Thomas Napolitano Stan & Donna Nazimek Neurology Specialists of Monmouth County Janice & James Nusse Tom O’Brien Desmond O’Neill Patty & Owen O’Neil Jackie & Michael Ondrejik Hanaan Osman John Palmer Anthony & Josephine Paragano Nancy Parrott Diane & Jeff Paxton Gene & Lynda Pedoto Susan C. Penn Lee A. Petersen Angela Pfisterer Dr. Michael Piccuirro Pinamonti Family Claudia Stauder Pincus Wayne B. Pineault Brian & Eileen Pleva Kate Pollara Thomas & AnnMarie Pontone Richard & Lynette Poznanski Ellen Price Paul & Ellen Prozeller Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Quigley Linnea Ransier Erin Reardon Mary T. Redfield Mark & Judith Reuter Diana Rhee Don Crocker & Pat Richter Joyce & Arthur Roberts Charles & Jan Ronk Gretchen Rosa-Anagnos Fred & Eleanor Rosen Kathleen W. Rosenberg Bruce Rothenberg Brian Ruane Aldo & Joann Rubano Helene Ruggieri Yolande Ruggiero Annah Sacco Ellen Samon Robert & Julia Sanders Kevin & Jennifer Schaal Richard & Jean Schaedel Bart Schanck Bill & Jan Scheerer Sedra Schiffman Patti Schlosser Cheryl Schwendel Patricia Scimeca Walter & Cathi Scott Mark & Lisa Sessa Mickey Shabot Marcy Shamah Sheridan & Associates Paul & Sherry Sherman James & Maria Sickels Mary Sidorski Mr. & Mrs. William Siebert Daniel Silvester Saverio Simione Nancy Simuro Ted Skiba Karen Skolnick Carol Skudera Tom Smith & Alan Kosa Wayne & Carol Smith Ken & Barbara Snyder George Sosnowski & Deborah Schlipf

Joseph & Linda Spallina Joanne Sparandeo Beverly Stack Joseph & Frances Stankard Robert H. Staples Charles K. Stapp Karin Stein Eric Steiner Sammy Steinlight Sam F. Stellatella Lois L. Strauss Jacqueline Sturdivant John & Patricia Sudol Robert R. Sullivan Athena Surace Dennis & Marie Sweeney Mark Swersky Catherine Swett Burt & Suzanne Szerlip John & Deirdre Tachine Rosemary Tahamont Toomas & Ellen Tehve Mark Thompson Todd & Stevie Thompson Matthew Thomson Emily Tomaine Donna Toomey Jessica Trifiro John Troia Kurt & Margaret Tweten Seth & Diane Ulanet David & Karen Van Buskirk Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Vanderbilt Dominick & Virginia Vassallo Mario & Elizabeth Venditti Anita Verdiglione Anthony & Barbara Villane Barbara Ann Villano Karen Viola Vision Solutions Irwin & Betsy Vogel Warren Vogel Steve & Rose Vrabel Steve & Pat Walker Cecelia Walsh Maureen Walsh Richard & Joyce Warfield Richard & Margaret Warga Anne Warren The Wassel Family Heinz Weck Lewis & Brenda Weidenfeld Mitch & Pat Wein Joseph & Elizabeth Welter Gloria & Leland Wersinger Charlie & Lulu Weschler Carol A. Weshnak Richard & Diana West Bill & Ann Westerfield David R. Whitmore Edith Williams Cindy Williams David & Sandy Wilson Barbara Ann Wingel Grace & Jim Wolf Lois Ann Wright Be Yeamans Steven Yost Sandra G. Yule Richard & Julie Zakreski Dr. & Mrs. Zebrowski Karl & Stephanie Zielaznicki Drew Zimmerman Paul & Susan Zoubek Alan & Lisa Zwerdling Don & Lucy Zyry

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Wh ere Did Th e 2009- 2010 A udie nc e C ome From?

Sussex

Passaic 1%

Warren

Bergen 1%

Morris 3%

Somerset 2%

Hunterdon 1%

Essex 1% Union 2%

Hudson 1%

New York City 4%

Middlesex 6% âœŞ

Mercer 1%

Monmouth 57%

Pennsylvania 1%

Burlington 1% Gloucester

Red Bank

Ocean 15%

Camden

Salem Atlantic

Cumberland

Cape May

2% ALL OTHER LOCATIONS, which in 2009-2010 included 47 of the 50 United States, plus the District of Columbia, and internationally from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Palau, Puerto Rico, Russia, Scotland and Spain.

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Marshall Knopf and Hugh Ward were honored during the Gala for their service as Founding Chairmen of the Count Basie Theatre Foundation. Theatre Trustee Tom Karagianakis (left) congratulates Marshall (center) and Hugh (right).

The Gala raised over $140,000 for the theatre’s annual operating fund. Pictured celebrating this success are Gala Co-Chair Claire Strouse, Lisa Soderstrom, former Gala Honoree Diane Gooch and Gala Co-Chair Janice Knopf.

NJ State Senators Joe Kyrillos (2nd from right) and Jennifer Beck (center) presented Hugh (left) and Marshall (right) with Legislative Proclamations. Also pictured is Count Basie Theatre Foundation CEO Rusty Young (2nd from left).

JUNE 11, 2010 - The Count Basie Theatre Foundation and Joan Dancy & PALS (People with ALS) Foundation were the beneficiaries of a concert by the Max Weinberg Big Band on the opening night of their debut tour. Over $200,000 was raised for the two organizations.

JUNE 24, 2010 - Comedian and actor Joe Piscopo, and Broadway performer Michael Longoria of the original cast of “Jersey Boys,” used the Count Basie Theatre to shoot the promotional video for their new show, “That’s Life.”

JUNE 26, 2010 - The 9th annual Fab Faux benefit concert cleared $150,000 in support for the theatre’s annual operations.

Pictured at the Fab Faux reception are Count Basie Theatre Foundation Vice Chairman Stephen Cutler and his wife Sharen.

Investors Savings Bank was a major sponsor of the Fab Faux concert this year. Pictured are (left-right) Foundation CEO Rusty Young with Investors Savings Bank representatives Katie Wiedemer, Owen McKenna, Cathy Murray and Dave Heinmets.

Pictured in the lobby at the Fab Faux concert is Sid Bernstein. A legendary impresario, Sid arranged concerts for the Beatles at Carnegie Hall and Shea Stadium.

Pictured at the Fab Faux reception are Richard and Laura Saker and Theatre CEO Numa Saisselin.

Pictured in front of the theatre after the Fab Faux concert are (left-right) Judy Kile, Ross Haik, Kevin O’Shaugnassy and Foundation board member Karen Siciliano.

Count Basie Theatre Presented Performances 2009-2010 Al DiMeola’s World Sinfonia Amadeus (film) Annie Hall (film) Artie Lange Bobby Collins Boz Scaggs Brian Regan Brian Wilson Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers Capitol Steps Celtic Crossroads Celtic Tenors Cesar Millan Cherryholmes Choo-Choo Soul Cirque Le Masque Cool School Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Showcases Counting Crows Cyndi Lauper & Rosie O'Donnell Dead Man Walking (film) Diana Ross Doobie Brothers Earth Wind & Fire Elvis Birthday Bash Experience Hendrix Tour George Thorogood & the Destroyers Hairspray Howie Mandel Irish Tenors Symphonic Christmas Irving Berlin’s I Love A Piano

Jason Alexander as Donny Clay, America’s 4th Leading Motivational Speaker Jersey Shore Rock-N-Soul Revue’s One Hit Wonders Jersey Shore Rock-N-Soul Revue’s Tribute to Trios Joe Bonamassa John Hiatt and the Combo John Prine Julio Iglesias Keb’ Mo’ Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre LeAnn Rimes Let’s Go Science Show Lewis Black Little Feat & Hot Tuna Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Mark Knopfler Mathemagic Melissa Etheridge Michael Bolton Monterey Jazz Festival Tour Mother & Child (film) Mutiny on the Bounty (film) Muttville Comix North By Northwest (film) Patton Oswalt Paula Poundstone Phil Vassar & O’Shea Pink Floyd Experience Rainbow Fish

Rock the Basie Summer, Fall & Spring Concerts Rockit! Live Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Concerts Roger Daltrey Ron White Shanghai Acrobats Sinatra Birthday Bash Sinbad Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Stephen Lynch Steve Winwood Steven Wright The Basie Awards The Cranberries The Fab Faux The Irish Rovers The Italian Laugh Pack: Pat Cooper, Dom Irerra and Tammy Pescatelli The Magnificent Seven (film) The Maltese Falcon (film) The Original Three Irish Tenors in Druid The Red Shoes (film) The Rockestra Project The Spencers: Magic of Illusion Three Last Comic Standing Winners Tori Amos West Point Jazz Knights

Performances and Events Presented at the Count Basie Theatre

By Other Organizations 2009-2010 A Night of Oldtime Doo Wop Bill Cosby Broadway Comes To Red Bank Buddy Valastro, The Cake Boss Cinderella Click, Clack, Moo Darlene Love and Ronnie Spector Englebert Humperdinck Fall Doo Wop Classic Glen Burtnik's Xmas Xtravaganza Hammer of the Gods Handel’s Messiah Henry and Mudge Holiday Doo Wop Concert Holiday Express Ian Anderson

If You Ever Leave Me… I’m Going With You! It Is Finished Jackie Mason Jay Black John Legend & India Arie Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge Junie B. Jones Kaboom! Fireworks Event Kenny Loggins Kenny Rogers Kick Fitness Dance Year End Performance LA Dance Year End Performance Laurie Berkner Lisa Williams Max Weinberg Big Band

Miss Saigon Monmouth Symphony Orchestra Moody Blues MTV’s MADE Nancy Scharff Nate The Great New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Oklahoma!

One Night of Queen Seussical Stephen Colbert The Nutcracker The Producers Train Trey Anastasio

The Count Basie Theatre thanks the following organizations for selecting the Basie as the venue for their events during 2009-2010: Theatre User (Performances) AM Productions (10) Boys and Girls Clubs of Monmouth County Comedy to Go Company of Dance Arts (4) Concerts East/AEG (3) Glen Burtnik's Xmas Xtravaganza Holiday Express (2)

Kaboom! Fireworks Committee Kick Fitness Dance LA Dance LAR Enterprises (4) Metropolitan Entertainment (2) Mills Entertainment (2) Misty Mountain Productions Monmouth Civic Chorus Monmouth Symphony Orchestra (4)

Monmouth Worship Center MTV Nancy Scharff Ministries New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (4) Phoenix Productions (25) Theatreworks (7) Two River Theater Company

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Count Basie Theatre, Inc. Board of Trustees Chairman: David J. Cooner Vice Chairman: Dominic Roncace Treasurer: Laurence G. Thoma Secretary: Beth Giannotto Assistant Secretary: William Marraccini Human Resrouces Chair: Francis Luisi Stephen Cutler Hon. John E. Ekdahl Siobhan Fallon Hogan Vinnie Favale Tom Karagianakis Marshall Knopf Hon. Joseph M. Kyrillos, Jr. Brian J. Leddin Russell J. Lucas Judith Marrus Raymond R. Moser, Jr. Christine E. Mosher Michael Parent William G. Reilly, Jr. Armins Rusis Kevin M. Ryan Steven M. Schultz Peter B. Seligman Stacy Smith Dr. Lawrence Sykoff, Ed.D. Hugh J. Ward, III Alfred J. Weiss Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr.

Count Basie Theatre Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Chairman: Russell J. Lucas Vice Chairman: Stephen Cutler Treasurer: James P. O’Mealia Secretary: Stuart Alderoty Nick Brown David J. Cooner Craig Cummings Domenic DiPiero, III Tony Fox Mickey Gooch Marshall Knopf Dido Krikorian Judith Marrus Nancy Mulheren Michael Oster Stephen Papetti Maggie Riker Matt J. Saker Steven M. Schultz Patti Scialfa Springsteen Pat Scire Karen Siciliano Michael Small Charles Soderstrom Hugh J. Ward, III

Count Basie Theatre Professional Staff CEO: Numa C. Saisselin Director of Operations: Izzy Sackowitz Director of Marketing: Diana St. John Director of Finance: Peggy Shafai Director of Facilities & Maintenance: Chris Lomazzo Bookkeeper: Antoinette Koski Multimedia Manager: Alycia Yerves Marketing Assistant: Ben Kelly Administrative Assistant: Ann Marie Keenan Custodial Supervisor: Roy McCurdy Box Office Box Office Manager: Maryann Wrobel Assistant Box Office Manager: Yolande Ruggiero Box Office Representatives: Nicole Buonacquista, Laurie Dalton, Melissa Finkel, Donna Horsey, Kat McGrath, Lisa Musillo, Jessica Pellegrino, Gina Rodrigues, Kathy Santiago, Tim Yerves.

Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy Director of Education: Yvonne Scudiery Education Assistant: Sue Brennan Faculty: Gordon Brown, Fredi W. Browne, Meredith Burns, Stephanie Chaiken, Dan Cooley, Julee Merrill Csuri, Vincent Daniele, Megan Sambataro Donovan, Amy Fredericks, Peter Fox, Bruce Gallipani, Samantha Giustiniani, Kate Havel, Keith Heimann, Joan Kilcommons, Paolo Lanna, Vincent Mottern, Marc Muller, Robin Oddo, Joseph Russo, Dorothy Sikora, Thomas Stanton, Melanie Taylor.

Production Technical Director: Michael Jacoby Assistant Technical Director: Anthony Calicchio House Crew: Dan Gibson, Todd Kearney, Greg Wilkens Backstage Catering Manager: Laurie Costanzo Saisselin Backstage Catering Assistants: Catherine Costanzo, Dino Fornicola, Elizabeth Moore Front of House House Manager: Mary Hill Assistant House Manager: Pat Stephens ADA Coordinator: Melissa Finkel Security Supervisor: Billy Topps Bar Manager: Michael Fitzgerald Merchandise Manager: Marion Fuget

Count Basie Theatre Foundation Professional Staff CEO: Rusty Young Director of Membership: Ann Ciabattoni Director of Development: Tiffany McDermott Director of Special Events: Rachel Warnick Director of Sponsorship: Annie Schultz Membership Concierge: Alice Nelson Administrative Assistant: Lisa Marie O’Connell

The Count Basie Theatre is a member of the League of Historic American Theatres, Americans for the Arts, ArtPride NJ, the Consortium of Eastern Regional Theatres, the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Red Bank RiverCenter Special Improvement District.

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