Hylton Center 22/23 Annual Report

2022–23 ANNUAL REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Message from the Executive Director

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We’re back. And in fine form, if we say it as shouldn’t.

Broadway's Norm Lewis Inspires Community

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Reaching Learners of All Ages

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Providing an Arts Home for the Military Community

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Artists Engage Communities On and Off Stage

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The pages of this annual report offer a compelling retrospective of a year of recovery and renewal, innovation and engagement. From Broadway’s beloved Norm Lewis giving not only a stellar performance but a powerful (and, as you’ll read, life-changing) masterclass with area high school students, to the increasingly impactful work of our Veterans and the Arts Initiative, Artist-in-Residence programs, and Education Initiative, the Hylton Center is delivering on its mission and vision.

Year in Philanthropy

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If it’s been a minute since you’ve looked at those stirring statements, maybe it’s time to get (re)acquainted, and read this report with them in mind:

Amazon Web Services Girls’ Tech Day

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By the Numbers

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Season Sponsors

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Financial Statement

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Donors

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Hylton Center Executive Board

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Administration and Staff

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Arts Alliance

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Our Mission The Hylton Performing Arts Center stimulates and transforms the cultural and economic vitality of our region by presenting diverse performances and programs of high quality and artistic excellence to inspire, educate, enrich, and enhance the community.

Our Vision The Hylton Performing Arts Center nurtures artistic excellence and engagement, as we strive to be the creative commons of this dynamic region, inspiring the community to express its voice by participating in the Center’s work as artists, audiences, and lifelong learners.

The Hylton Center’s strategic plan is shaped by these words, and, contrary to the rap on some strategic plans as dust-collectors on office shelves, ours is given a regular workout. The Executive Board and Staff conduct a thorough review, with metrics, on each section of the plan throughout the year, assessing how effective the Center’s performance is in meeting the stated goals.

The following pages tell a powerful story of a “creative commons” at work. I think they’ll inspire, educate, enrich, and enhance your appreciation of this jewel of an arts center.

Rick Davis Executive Director, Hylton Performing Arts Center 2

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BROADWAY SUPERSTAR NORM LEWIS INSPIRES STUDENTS OF PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY AND COPPER CIRCLE DINNER GUESTS The Hylton Performing Arts Center presented An Evening with Norm Lewis on September 18, an event that was both preceded and followed by activities involving the local Prince William County community. Prior to the performance was the Copper Circle Dinner, the Hylton Center’s annual celebration of donors who support the Hylton Center each year through their participation in the Copper Circle. More than 100 donors and guests enjoyed tours of the Education and Rehearsal Wing, an elegant reception, and a seated, three–course dinner. Guests were joined by George Mason University President Gregory Washington and Nicole Washington, who enjoyed a stunning concert by Norm Lewis following the dinner.

Additionally, Lewis hosted a masterclass at the Hylton Center the following day with high school students from Prince William County, City of Manassas, and City of Manassas Park. Local participating high schools included were Colgan, Osbourn Park, Woodbridge, Osbourn, and Manassas Park. This exclusive opportunity for area students was organized through the Hylton Center’s Education Initiative as part of the Hylton Center’s commitment to providing local students with opportunities to work hands–on with national and international–caliber artists.

Hylton Center Education Coordinator, Marit Majeske, shared, “I am delighted that Norm Lewis shared his time and expertise with our local students. The growth in these student performances in 20 minutes of working with him was amazing. He instantly created a supportive atmosphere for all the students to learn. In addition to working with student performers, he provided thoughtful advice to all in attendance regarding auditioning, pursuing musical theater as a profession, and performance technique.”

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Student Sophia expanded on the experience, “Prior to this masterclass, I couldn’t help but stress upon the idea of Mr. Lewis critiquing any mistakes and problems I could make during my performance. What surprised me is that after my first attempt, and in the attempts that followed, when I took his notes and implemented them into my performance, he was proud of the improvement and complimented me. His quick wit, humble, and supportive demeanor not only made me comfortable during the process, but the other performers as well. I’m glad to have had the opportunity to participate in a masterclass with Norm Lewis and watch fellow performers go up and learn from him as well. It is an experience that I will carry with me and never forget.”

Joel Shapiro, choral director at Woodbridge Senior High School, not only noticed the impact of Lewis on the students but on the teachers, including himself. He noted, “The workshop with Norm Lewis was inspirational. He invigorated everyone in the room with his positive energy and love for the students. The impact from Mr. Lewis will last far beyond the two precious days he spent with the Prince William County community!”

I’m glad to have had the opportunity to participate in a masterclass with Norm Lewis...It is an experience that I will carry with me and never forget.

– Student Sophia

Norm Lewis encourages student performer 5

REACHING LEARNERS OF ALL AGES Over the course of the 2022–2023 season, the Hylton Center Education Initiative reached a total of 13,554 learners of all ages who experienced performances (virtual and in person), masterclasses, engagement activities, and backstage tours at or through the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Of that number, 7,095 people participated in Hylton Center Education Initiative Programming and an additional 6,459 participated through companies such as Manassas Ballet Theatre, Theatreworks USA, and Chamber Theater. A total of 22 schools in Prince William County, City of Manassas, and City of Manassas Park participated in Education Initiative activities.

The Hylton Center was pleased to work with three talented artists in community engagement activities: Artist-in-Residence Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Mark Morris Dance Group, (learn more about these artists' visits on pages 10 and 11), and trailblazing Broadway legend, Norm Lewis. The Hylton Center Education Initiative also welcomed back in–person field trips for students this year. Students experienced large–scale masks, puppetry, and the use of shadow in light with Mummenschanz and learned about blues, swing, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, and more with Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents.

The accessibility factor offered by virtual field trips allowed the continuation of these programs throughout the season. In the fall, students watched a bi– lingual performance by Sonia De Los Santos and her band, plus two supporting videos about Latin rhythms and Sonia’s instruments. Students also joined percussionist Kattam Laraki–Côté on a West African adventure where they discovered the culture of West Africa through drumming, singing, and dancing.

his holiday concert and traditional Celtic music. Hylton Center staff members Marit Majeske, Mark Ormesher, and Kevin Smith led a class on the history of the Hylton Center accompanied by a behind-the-scenes backstage tour.

Additionally, new programs were added this year in the form of performance engagement activities around Hylton Presents and the Hylton Family Series.

After the Hylton Presents performance of Farruquito, audience members were invited to join in a Flamenco Dance Class with Furia Flamenca’s Artistic Director Estela Vélez de Paredez. Prior to Llama Llama Live, families attended a story time with Hylton Center Executive Board Chair Sheyna Burt as she read Llama Llama Red Pajama to eager young patrons who enjoyed coloring their own llama ears at craft tables. The Hylton Center was also grateful to F.H. Furr for its generosity in helping make free student tickets available to select Hylton Presents performances.

2022–2023 was a year of continued growth, momentum, and a return to a complete season, post–pandemic, where the Hylton Center welcomed learners of all ages back to in–person activities. The Education Initiative looks ahead with excitement at maintaining and expanding future programming for learners in our community.

The Hylton Center also deepened its collaboration with the Lifelong Learning Institute–Manassas by providing classes related to two additional Hylton Presents performances. Dr. Darden Purcell led a class about the fall Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra performance and artist Seán Heely spoke about

Furia Flamenca’s Artistic Director Estela Vélez de Paredez leads Flamenco dance class 6

Terrance Simian & the Zydeco Experience 7

PROVIDING AN ARTS HOME FOR THE MILITARY COMMUNITY In perhaps its busiest year to date, the Veterans and the Arts Initiative provided workshops for Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families and caregivers in person at the Hylton Center, virtually via Zoom, and through a new collaboration with Prince William Public Libraries, which included activities at Potomac Library, Central Library, and Chinn Park Library. New workshops were also introduced to the program that included a sneaker sculpture class led by Andy Yoder; a photography workshop series that included portrait and landscape photography techniques led by Thuy Senser; and a photography workshop series designed for women Veterans led by Laura Hatcher. Additionally, Veterans and the Arts Initiative programming featured recurring favorites such as multi–level guitar and ukulele workshop series with Glen McCarthy; songwriting workshops for military kids with Thom Routon and Casey Yates; and a graphic arts workshop series taught by Patrick Sargent.

In celebration of Veterans Day, the Veterans and the Arts Initiative sponsored concerts by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing’s Own" and The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra. The Veterans and the Arts Initiative also collaborated with Hylton Presents to present a concert featuring multiple music ensembles from the Center for American Military Music Opportunities (CAMMO). The pre–performance conversation with CAMMO musicians, moderated by Niyati Dhokai, program director for the Veterans and the Arts Initiative, plus selections from the concert are available for free digital viewing through Mason Arts at Home (renamed Mason Arts Amplified in 2023) at masonartsamplified.gmu.edu/cammo-voices.

Finally, the Veterans and the Arts Initiative staff published research findings in the Journal of Aging Studies, alongside colleagues from George Mason University's College of Education and Human Development and the College of Public Health, in an article entitled Community Arts Engagement Supports Perceptions of Personal Growth in Older Adults. As per research findings, participants, especially those in arts workshops, described personal growth experiences aligning with four themes: increased social connectivity, new skill development, use of a growth mindset, and use of creativity to overcome situational and dispositional barriers to participation.

The Veterans and the Arts Initiative has served as an arts and community hub for 14,000 military–connected people since 2014 and continues to broaden its reach each year.

The Veterans and the Arts Initiative continues to support the national conversation on arts, health, and the military. In January 2023, Dr. Dhokai attended Creative Forces Community Engagement Convening that was hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts. In addition, she serves on a Technical Working Group in support of Creative Forces®: National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Military Healing Arts Network.

Workshops at Prince William Public Libraries 8

Hylton Center art workshop

Veterans Virtual Guitar Workshop 9

ARTISTS ENGAGE COMMUNITIES ON AND OFF STAGE Each season, the Hylton Performing Arts Center offers students and community members the opportunity to experience the arts in meaningful ways through direct artist engagement activities. The 2022–2023 season didn’t disappoint, as artists Mark Morris Dance Group and Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience not only shared their artistry with Hylton audiences, but also shared their personal experiences through select community outreach events.

In February 2022, the Hylton Center welcomed Mark Morris Dance Group for the first time with their production of Pepperland (2/11). Prior to their Merchant Hall debut, company dancers Brandon Cournay and Billy Smith spent two days leading multiple community engagement activities with more than 140 students of all ages. Activities included masterclasses with George Mason University’s School of Dance and Prince William County Public Schools’ Colgan High School; a lecture demonstration with the Lifelong Learning Institute in Manassas, Virginia; and a Dance for Parkinson’s Disease (Dance for PD®) class.

Colgan High School dance teacher Jamie Howes shared of the master class, “My students loved the live accompaniment as well as learning repertoire from the company.” One Lifelong Learning Institute participant stated, “I found all aspects of the class equally informative. . . The demonstrations by the dancers helped us understand what was happening when I saw the actual performance on stage.”

Later in the month, Artist-in-Residence and two-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience performed on the American Roots Series (2/25) and spent one week introducing southern Louisiana Creole culture and Zydeco music—the traditional folk music of the Black and multiracial French-speaking Creoles—to more than 2,000 community members.

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Community engagement activities included: a lecture-demonstration at Colgan High School’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts about the business side of making music and being a successful roots musician; a Creole for Kidz performance at Potomac Shores Middle School (2/22); a visit to a George Mason University Folklore class covering the multiculturalism of Louisiana Creoles and how it influences his music; a lecture-demonstration for the Lifelong Learning Institute, Manassas; an evening discussion hosted by George Mason University’s Arts Management program with Terrance Simien and his agent and manager Cynthia Simien highlighting the evolution of building a career in Black American roots music; and two “Creole for Kidz” interactive concerts for more than 1,500 students across City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, and Prince William County in the Hylton Center’s Merchant Hall (2/24). The artists were equally delighted with the week’s activities, as shared

by Cynthia Simien, “This residency ranks in the top five, if not number one, in all the residencies we’ve done over our long career.”

The engagement of Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience was made possible through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional American Roots Series sponsors included Randall Edwards, Miller Toyota of Manassas, NOVEC, and United Bank.

The engagements of Mark Morris Dance Group and Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience were both supported by the Hylton Center’s 2022–2023 Season Sponsor: F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical, as well as the Hylton Center Education Initiative’s lead sponsor: Amazon Web Services. Additional Education Initiative support included The McNichols Family Foundation, Lillian Ballard, and the Friends of the Hylton Center.

Terrance Simien with students in Mason’s Folklore program with Professor Lijun Zhang 11

YEAR IN PHILANTHROPY 2022–2023 was a celebration of the first full return to an in–person season at the Hylton Center, and the donors and volunteers showed their support in droves! The season opened with the reinstatement of the annual Copper Circle Dinner, the traditional season opening celebration, bringing more than 100 members of this distinguished group together. In October, the Hylton Center welcomed Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the return of their event Girls' Tech Day. Details about this successful event can be found on pages 14 and 15. Amazon Web Services is also the lead sponsor of the Hylton Center's Education Initiative and supported the annual Arts Alive! community arts celebration at the Hylton Center in September.

A return to in–person events meant the return of the ever–popular Behind the Magic tours, which bring Friends of the Hylton Center on exclusive behind–the–scenes tours of the Hylton Center led by Executive Director and Dean Rick Davis. The Friends of the Hylton Center also hosted the first–ever Hylton Salon in February 2023, in the private home of Hylton patrons, featuring a hands–on cooking demonstration by Hylton Center Artist–in–Residence, Terrence Simien.

Spring events also included an in–person Season Announcement, an additional Behind the Magic Tour, and the 13th Anniversary Gala.

Honoring Carlos Castro and the Jacquemin Family Foundation, the Gala raised more than $200,000. The funds raised at the Gala will support performances and programs at the Hylton Center, including the Education Initiative and Veterans and the Arts Initiative, and 10 percent of the net proceeds will fund the Hylton Center’s Endowment, ensuring excellence now and in years to come. The evening included an elegant cocktail reception in the Didlake Grand Foyer followed by a special dinner on the Merchant Hall stage, an honoree tribute, Raise Your Paddle fundraiser, and a live auction

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Mason Green Machine’s Dirty Gold Brass Band performing at Gala

featuring a chance to win a Mason Green Machine Experience package. The evening also featured performances by The Green Machine’s own Dirty Gold Brass Band and Green and Gold Soul, and a special performance by vocalist and Mason’s Director of Jazz Studies, Darden Purcell, accompanied by her faculty colleague and pianist, Wade Beach.

The 2023 fiscal year (FY23) was a successful year in philanthropy for the Hylton Center. The Annual Fund raised more than $830,000, to include the annual Endowment payout. The Hylton Center is grateful to the Friends of the Hylton Center, corporate sponsors, and foundation and government funders who continued to support the arts in our region this year.

The Hylton Center continued its campaign efforts in FY23 and announced that the capital campaign to build the Education and Rehearsal Wing had reached its goal. The focus has now shifted to the Hylton Center's Endowment, propelled by the momentum of the recently launched Mason Now: Power the Possible campaign. In total, combined with Annual Fund and Capital and Endowment Campaign Gifts, the Hylton Center raised $839,301 in the 2023 fiscal year.

FY23 was a successful year in philanthropy for the Hylton Center.

The Annual Fund raised more than $830,000.

Gala guests Elaine and Bob Pugh

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AWS GIRLS’ TECH DAY VIRGINIA AT HYLTON CENTER INSPIRES NEARLY 400 GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN TO PURSUE STEAM The Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University’s Science and Technology Campus is normally bustling with performances from local, national, and international artists. On October 1, the venue was filled with a different kind of energy.

Nearly 400 girls and women interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) gathered to participate in Girls’ Tech Day in Virginia, hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The initiative, in partnership with the Prince William County Public Schools Education Foundation (SPARK), as well as other local organizations, aims to inspire school–aged girls and young women to pursue careers in STEAM. The event offered panels and workshops with Mason faculty and STEAM professionals. Workshops included “Who’s the Artist? Engineer or Machine” and “The Real CSI,” the latter offering a dive into what it is like to be a forensic scientist turning the Merchant Hall stage into a mock crime scene.

The event also gave attendees opportunities to build coding experience and included professional development with resume building and complimentary headshots.

“I was thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with the talented young ladies who participated in the AWS Girls’ Tech Day,” said Kelly Knight, associate professor of forensic science at Mason and facilitator of “The Real CSI” workshop. “As I looked out into the audience and saw the excitement in their eyes, I couldn’t help but think about how meaningful an event like this would have been to me as a young girl.”

Since 2018, Girls’ Tech Day has reached nearly 7,000 girls and young women ages eight to 24 to motivate, excite, and inspire them to pursue careers in STEAM. A free program, the first Girls’ Tech Day took place at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in partnership with AWS, who also supports the Hylton Center’s Education Initiative and other programs. Ongoing support from AWS helps make arts accessible to local students and schools at the Hylton Center and throughout local communities.

“We were excited to host this event in collaboration with the Hylton Center to support students in Prince William County, building on our ongoing efforts to bring STEAM education opportunities to young learners,” said Cornelia Robinson, global lead of inclusion and outreach for AWS. “Women represent a quarter or less of workers in computing and engineering, and we want to do our part to inspire and support students and young women in the communities we call home.”

Girls’ Tech Day is just one part of a collection of initiatives AWS is leading to promote STEAM education in Virginia. In 2019, Prince William County opened the first AWS Think Big Space to further promote and cultivate an interest in STEAM disciplines through hands–on learning. Since then, AWS has funded 38 spaces globally and is looking to establish even more in Northern Virginia.

“The Hylton Center Education Initiative is 100% supported by philanthropy,” said Hylton Center Education Coordinator Marit Majeske. “The lead sponsorship of AWS enables the Hylton Center to reach students from early elementary to lifelong learners with in–person field trips, virtual field trips, master classes, lecture demonstrations, and residencies. We are grateful for their support of our goal to bring the arts to students in our community.”

Connecting with students at an early age is especially meaningful for Knight.

“When I was their age, there weren’t many events that were not only created for girls but that were also free, and I think that’s an important point,” she said. “It’s wonderful to have STEAM outreach programs, but if they aren’t accessible, we are missing the point. Programs such as this allow girls to not only see the possibilities but to also remind them that they belong in STEAM regardless of their background.”

Girls’ Tech Day Virginia at Hylton Center Photos by AWS 14

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BY THE NUMBERS

8%

External Rentals Arts Affiliates Hylton Center

4%

41%

14%

Prince William County

20%

98,198 115,849

14–15

111,781

15–16

127,448

16–17

123,516

17–18 18–19

Hylton Center Arts Alliance members, which include Arts Partners and Arts Affiliates, continue to comprise the largest percentage of venue use as they expand their number of rehearsals and performances. This increase is likely attributed to Colgan Fund support, which has allowed Arts Alliance members to augment activity at a reduced cost. George Mason University usage has returned to traditional levels with the completion of Harris Theater renovations on the Fairfax campus. School systems have increased use of the Hylton Center due to space constraints in the schools, which is a trend that is expected to continue.

Venue Usage by Event Type

100,000

90,000

80,000

70,000

60,000

50,000

90,275

13–14

12%

Seasons

City of Manassas

40,000

12–13

George Mason University School Systems

30,000

0

Arts Partners

20,000

Hylton Center Foot Traffic

<1% <1%

10,000

Venue Usage by Constituency

119,252

19–20

85,436

20–21* 20 21*

7,178

21–22

56,079 90,305

22–23 (*Reflects pandemic closures)

Ticket Sales

(Tickets Sold/Number of Performances) 10,000

9,000

8,000

7,000

6,000

5,000

4,000

41%

14%

Hylton Presents

Reception

Rehearsals and performances continue to make up the majority of activity at the Hylton Center. There was an increase in class/training events due to school system use of the venue for staff training. Traditional receptions saw a decrease, but event– associated receptions increased due to a change in data categorization this year.

Series

2,225/5

31%

16

3,000

0

Class/Training

2000

10%

Performance

1,000

Rehearsal

Other

The 2022–2023 season welcomed more than 54,000 attendees to performances.

4%

11,309/18

Hylton Family Series

918/5

American Roots Series

440/4

Matinee Idylls Arts Alliance 28,774/85 External Rentals 11,154/35

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Friends of the Hylton Performing Arts Center

2022–2023 SPONSORS

The Hylton Performing Arts Center wishes to thank the following corporations, organizations, and foundations for their generous support of this season.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT Hylton Performing Arts Center Financial Statement for the 12 months ending June 30, 2023

OPERATIONS: Earned Income: Ticket Sales Rental Fees Advertising Income

$25,000+

The Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation, Inc.

$10,000–$24,999

$2,500–$9,999 The McNichols Family Foundation The McNichols Family Foundation Investing in Our Communities

Actual 7/1/22 —- 6/30/23 515,592 588,647 7,313

Total

1,111,552

Expenses: Administration Development Marketing Productions Artist Fees Veterans and the Arts Education Building GMU Operating Supt

146,527 602,410 666,367 1,792,962 464,891 191,377 37,169 558,159 570,000

Total

5,029,861

Net Oper Inc(Deficit)

(3,918,309)

Support Income: Contributions* Grant Income GMU Operating Supt Veterans Support

645,926 7,774 3,130,405 150,000

Total Contrib & Support

3,934,105

Net Income (Deficit)

15,796

Debt Service (see note 1)

794,082

RESTRICTED (see note 2): June 30, 2023 Balance (cash and pledges)

4,701,088

ENDOWMENT: June 30, 2023 Balance (cash and pledges)

8,427,870

* Contributions represents cash and cash pledges received for current year general operating support. This line will not equal the full contributed income as reported by Development. These differences are reconciled each month.

UP TO $2,499

Note 1: Debt Service is funded by Prince William County (60%), George Mason University (30^), and the City of Manassas (10%) as per the Tripartite Agreement.

Agreement.

Note 2: Restricted Funds include money specifically raised for capital reserves, capital projects, and certain programmatic initiatives.

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DONORS The Hylton Performing Arts Center expresses its gratitude to the following generous supporters from the 2022–2023 Season Includes gifts and pledges of $100+ to the Hylton Performing Arts Center from July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023 $25,000+ Amazon Web Services Compton and Duling, L.C. F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Mrs. Jacqueline Badger Mars $5,000–$24,999 The Albertsons Companies Foundation Alliant Wealth Advisors Anonymous Lillian Ballard Susan Bardenhagen John Barrows Penny Barrows, in memory of John Barrows Blu Cuisine LLC Sheyna Burt City of Manassas Mr. Richard S. Davis and Mrs. Julie E. Thompson Didlake, Inc. Dominion Energy ECU Communications Randall Edwards John Foote and Rosamond Tompkins Holladay Properties Insight Wealth Management, Inc. The Jacquemin Family Foundation, Inc. McNichols Family Foundation Micron Technology, Inc. NOVEC Odin, Feldman, and Pittleman, PC Mary Ballard Postma Charles and Eileen Ricks Thomas Sabal and Daniel Tucciarone Sentara Healthcare Stanley Martin Companies, Inc. Todos, Inc. United Bank, Inc. UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Wall Foundation Walsh Colucci Lubeley Walsh PC Buck and Julie Waters John and Ann Wheeler

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$2,500–$4,999 Peter and Jan Alten Sara Costello Donald E. Coulter and Rosemary Enright, MD Kathleen Kestenbaum Charles and Rochelle Kidd Katherine Largent and Peter Dickinson Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Leet Miller Toyota Meridian Financial Partners Martin and Kristina Nohe David T. Petersen Reston Limousine Shirley B. Rice Richard and Sheron Seraydarian Mark and Andrea Silverman Leo and Linda Stoltz Albert F. Ullman and Claire Machosky–Ullman Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian Michael and Janice Ward Douglas Whipple and Gabriella Kardos Youth for Tomorrow $1,000–$2,499 Robert Anderson III Anonymous Brad and Kathryn Antle Dee and Kathy Bailey Susan M. Bardenhagen Dr. Robert and Mrs. Sheryl Bass Nadine Bishop Bill and Leah Brogdon Paula B. Compton Dave, Jacque, Alana, and Garrett Connor Steven and Kate Danziger Michael and Alison Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Fleming In memory of Ms. Josephine Moldes Fulton Kim and Andre Golanski William and Jacqueline A. Gravell Ronald Harris William and Cynthia Hazel Alan and Mary Beth Hemer Sam and Lillian Hill

Eileen Kennedy Carol Merchant Kirby and Peter Kirby Kenneth Knarr Gregory and Sherry Mason James and Betty Mast Glen and Suzy McCarthy Dr. and Mrs. Morgan Delbert Parks Mr. and Mrs. Rexford G. Parr W. Patrick and Sandra Pate Robert and Carol Perry Edward and Marilyn Pratt William and Candace Reeder Lynn Robb Eileen and Kara Roberts Steven and Dru Ann Rolander William and Pamela Sebesky Marcus and Colette Silva Todd and Jennifer Skiles Donald and Judith Smith Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith Peter Stearns and Donna Kidd SPARK Troy and Amy Tanner Richard and Wenda Travers Michael, Rhonda, and Kelsie Troutman Eric and Karen Ullman Dr. Gregory and Mrs. Nicole Washington Jonathan and Rachel Wist James M. Wood Thomas and Nancy Zacharczyk $500–$999 Helen and William Ackerman Gary and Maryse Allen Jerry and KT Archer Michael and Leigh Baca Jo Anne Bitner Kenneth and Nicole Bland The Honorable and Mrs. Rollin Van Broekhoven Brendan Brown Edward Cameron Joyce Connery Enterprise Database Corporation John and Kay Ferguson Barbara Ghadban Christina Grabus

George and Kathryn Hart Jason Hickman and Sarah Pitkin HireGround, Inc. Erika M. Horton Greg Hair and Deborah Jewell Iron Mountain Data Centers Reuben Johnson and Deborah Johnson Tim Kissler Joseph Magalski Jr. and Leanna Giancarlo In memory of Helen Majeske Jeffrey and Patricia Miller Pamela Montgomery Rick and Nunik Nishanian Edwin and Susan Powell Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Reiner Cheryl Reisler Smileworks Orthodontics Erika Spalding Zuzana Steen Robert Sweeney Tai Chi Manassas James and Katherine Villani Whitlock Wealth Diane C. Wilson James Young $250–$499 Victor Angry Aldo and Karla Anzzolin Gloria Austring in honor of Don Austring Christopher and Mary Bates Bennett, Atkinson & Associate, P.C. Raymond Bernstein Zachary Borman Alberta S. Boyd James and Christina Bradley Rory and Angel Caracciolo James and Mary Cooper Harry and Carol Dietrich Dorsey and Cathy Drummond Silke Duke Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Dwyer Marlene Epstein James and Ethel Fletcher Margaret Gallagher Geanine Garcia–Poindexter Maurice Gaspar GFWC Dominion Woman’s Club Marv and Lois Glick Martina Jackson Green Seth Hendler–Voss Stephen Hersch Jay Hochstaine Dr. Mack and Margaret Holt Michael and Paula Jakub Linda Knieriem

Mary Gay Koerber Bert and Carolyn Kriebel Stephen Levenson and Una Murphy Glen Macdonald and Dee Brown Michael and Julie Mahoney Denee McKnight Sharon Meier Sandra Mills Douglas and Laura Newton Dale and Ellen Owens George and Susan Parker Jack and Bonita Parrack Sherman and Carmela Patrick Performing Arts for Kids Scott Price Jon Radulovic Thomas and Deborah Roberts John and Emily Robinson Emily Russell Dr. James and Mrs. Judith Schornick Robert and Marci Settle Christopher Shorter Ed and Susan Speare Richard Stanert and Sally Yankee Don and Helen Taylor Lilia Vannett Janet Wheatcraft William D. Wides George and Katheryn Williamson $150–$249 Michael Ahern Jesus Andino–Aquino Thomas and Joyce Andrew Frederick and Lois Beauchamp The Blackbaud Giving Fund Lucille Brewer David and Debby Bruce Russell and Jannell Bryant, Jr. Bob and Lorraine Busey Craig and Kris Campesi Maria D. Cataneo Tony and Belinda Collins Robert and Janet Conrad Arthur and Anna May Davis Thomas M. Deputy Geoff and Kristen Federmeier In memory of Judy Fisher Valerie Gillis John and Jean Gray Jerry and Theresa Hall Mary Lou Johnson Craig and Joyce Johnston Ronald Knowles Gloria Krause

Peter and Patricia Kuch Michael and Eileen Lee Michael and Evelyn Long Bob and Kathy Marsh Ken and Nancy McDowell John and Nancy McInerney Richard and Patricia Moore Charley and Jean Motter David and Mary Pace Mr. and Mrs. John Paulson Greg Quast and Bette Keilbasa–Quast Jessica Schick Bob and Peggy Schilpp Patricia Simon Sheryl Solow JoAnn Spall Cosbi Springman Allison Story Carl and Patricia Thompson The Wallace Family Karen Waltman Bob and Pat Warakomsky Gregory and Tonya Wassenberg James and Susan Williams $100–$149 Anonymous Charles and Eileen Atwood David and Ann Baylor Theodore Bean and Kathy Brown Steven and Adrianna Berk Vincent and Jamie Breneman Robert and Cheryl Brunner Deja Burt Robert and Roberta Clark James and Vicki Cole Michelle Comage Kathleen Connelly Lt. Col. Warren and Ann Corrado Thomas and Mary Beth Cox David Crookston Richard Dare In honor of Rick Davis Steffani Deas Joe Diaz Mark Dodge Paul and Alla Druker Lawrence and Nancy Dulong Joseph and Mary Eckenrode Mr. and Mrs. Edmundson Edward Ehlers and Lisa Gables Dr. Russell Farris Nicole Foster Leigh and Carol French David Galloway Colleen Ganoe Mark and Sara Gibson

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DONORS (CONT.) AND HYLTON CENTER EXECUTIVE BOARD Susan Graziano and Robert Glomb Jim and Jane Greenwood Melissa Hinton Todd and Ellen House Ali and Shopna Imam John Irving Quintara Jernigan Beth Johnson Pierce Johnson Doris Jones Glorya Jordan Cynthia Kacer Mrs. Claire Keating Gail Kettlewell Wilma King Stephen Kott Mr. and Mrs. John M. Langknecht Ben and Celia LaPlaca Catherine Lemmon Dr. Mark Logan Shirley Loyd Sonia Vasquez Luna

Nancy MacKenzie Michael Martins Charlie and Liz Martorana Virginia Mayodrane John and Donna McBride Donna McDonald Alice Mergler George and Mary Moniuszko Dorothy Moore Sharon Pandak Wilberte Paul Janet Peach David and Kay Peterson Donna Petruska Mark and Cheryl Piper Bruce and JoAnn Potter Gerhard Preisser Bob and Susan Proseus Judith P. Ratcliffe Eileen Richard Raymond and Karen Roberson Sherry Robertson John and Emily Robinson

Michael Salkco and Judith Bridges Brandie Schaeffer John Schmeelk Murray and Lorraine Schooner Laura Smallwood Brandon and Ashlie Smith Dan and Kathy Sobrio Donald and Patricia Sodo Larry and Carol Soergel Robert and Mary Sprouse Leslie and Jeanne Underwood Charlotte Vedeler Bettie Williams Linda Wince Monroe and Debra Windsor Patricia Woodside Karen Zipper

HYLTON CENTER EXECUTIVE BOARD Sheyna Burt, Chair Joyce Connery, Vice Chair Rick Davis, Secretary Jatin Ambegaonkar Shaun Anderson Heather Aram Sheryl Bass Phillip Bongiorno Ron Carmichael Dawn Davis Seth Hendler–Voss

Jason Hickman Deb Jewell Denise McPhail Krista Newton Kris Nohe Rene Stewart O'Neal Pat Pate Amy Tanner Ann B. Wheeler Randall Edwards, Emeritus Carol Merchant Kirby, Emeritus

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION AND HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER STAFF Gregory Washington, President Mark Ginsberg, Provost Rick Davis, Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts and Executive Director, Hylton Performing Arts Center

Administration

Niyati Dhokai Veterans and the Arts Initiative Program Director Emily Fasick Veterans and the Arts Initiative Program Assistant Ann Chen Veterans and the Arts Initiative Program Assistant Yovonne Dawes Veterans and the Arts Initiative Program Assistant Marit Majeske Education Coordinator Emily Smith Office Manager

Operations

David Baylor, General Manager Chris Burrell, Production and Facilities Manager Diane Burrell, Operations Manager Colleen Baylor, Artist Services Assistant Zach Duane, Lead Audio Engineer Dariyn Fergus, Assistant Master Electrician Sarah Kleppinger, Head Flyman and Production Coordinator Liz McLendon, Operations and Production Associate Mark Ormesher, Audio and Visual Supervisor Kevin Smith, Technical Director Stephen Winkler, Master Electrician

Development

Emily Robinson, Interim Director of Development Jacqueline Connor, Development Manager and Corporate Relations Officer Dylan Lambert, Development Associate Angel Olson, Membership Coordinator Loza Teodros, Development Assistant

Ticket Office

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Jeremy Stern, Ticket Office Manager Britanni Hall, Ticket Office Supervisor Karen Parowski, Assistant Ticket Office Supervisor

Ruthann Cope, Lead Ticket Seller Linda Hill, Lead Ticket Seller Aliyah Jacobs, Lead Ticket Seller Cynthia Martin, Lead Ticket Seller

Hylton Center Front of House Staff Victoria Unterberger, Front of House and Community Inclusion Manager Sandra Adams, Assistant Front of House Manager Erin Beckman, Front of House Associate Arlene Higgins, Front of House Coordinator John Higgins, Front of House Coordinator Peg Clark, Usher Supervisor Allison Erdelyi, Usher Supervisor Regina Friedman, Usher Supervisor Kimberly Harris, Usher Supervisor Nancy Hopson, Usher Supervisor Marian Ludlow, Usher Supervisor Denise Richards, Usher Supervisor

Marketing

Carol M. DeVany, Marketing Manager Tionge Johnson, Marketing Assistant

College of Visual and Performing Arts Staff who assist in the operation of the Hylton Center Meghan Blydenburgh, HR and Payroll Coordinator Crystal Broomall, Finance Specialist Whitman Brown, Chief Business Officer Gabriel Celeste, Graphic Designer Julia Decker, Project and Creative Manager Kirstin Franko, Associate Director of Communications and Content Teri Grass, Finance Assistant Adrienne Bryant Godwin, Director of Programming Delia Johnson, Accountant Peggy Kamin, Finance/Budget Analyst Hyla London, Director of Marketing and Communications Caitlyn Loweth, Event and Contract Coordinator Stacey Schwartz, Digital Strategist Julie Thompson, Executive Director, Center for the Arts Catherine Winkert, Associate Director of Finance and Administration Iris Zhou, Marketing Coordinator

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HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ARTS ALLIANCE Arts Partners

Arts Affiliates

The Creative and Performing Arts Center (CAPAC) Manassas Ballet Theatre Manassas Chorale Manassas Symphony Orchestra Prince William Little Theatre Youth Orchestras of Prince William

ARTfactory Pied Piper Theatre Northern Virginia Ballet Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra Ordway Conservatory of Ballet Virginia National Ballet

10960 GEORGE MASON CIRCLE, MANASSAS, VA 20109 703–993–7759 | HYLTONCENTER.ORG The Hylton Center is located in Manassas on the SciTech Campus of George Mason University.

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