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SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS BOARD
President .................................................................................................. Elliot Sussman, MD, MBA
Vice President ..................................................................................................... Marcus Bridgewater
Treasurer ...................................................................................................................... Donna Taylor
Secretary .............................................................................................................. Elizabeth Constant
Board Member ............................................................................................................ Jason Goedken
WHITNEY MORSE on
The SharonÂŽL. Morse
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dear Patron of the Arts,
Welcome to The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center!
This year marks a very special milestoneâ10 years since The Sharon first opened its doors. What began in 2015 as a bold dream has grown into a vibrant home for live performance, rooted in the adventurous and artistic spirit of my grandmother, Sharon L. Morse.
Over the past decade, weâve been honored to earn your trust, show by show, standing ovation by standing ovation. Whether youâre here tonight to experience a beloved Broadway tour, a favorite artist, or something entirely new, know that every performance has been thoughtfully curated by our passionate team of artists and arts administrators.
As we celebrate our first ten years, weâre also stepping into an exciting new chapter: The Sharon is now proudly powered by Significant Productions, a registered nonprofit dedicated to creating meaningful, memorable arts experiences in our community. With this new foundation, weâre not only preserving what makes The Sharon special, weâre building toward a future filled with bold ideas, diverse stories, and even more opportunities to surprise and delight you.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Weâre so glad youâre here. Enjoy the show, and hereâs to the next ten years of discovery, connection, and applause.
See You at The Sharon,
Whitney Morse
Founder & Artistic Consultant
Significant Productions
ART. ARTISTS. AUDIENCE. SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS (SIGPRO) is a Non-Profit arts organization that operates The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center (The Sharon) & The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (The Studio).
OUR MISSION; SigPro cultivates a diverse collaborative community with a focus on artists' well-being that strives to provoke thought and spark conversation through high quality performing arts.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
We believe that fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace is essential for the creation of exceptional art. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our employees. This ensures every individual who contributes to our productions feels valued and empowered. We actively promote a workplace culture that embraces differences and encourages collaboration among our diverse team of artists, technicians, administrators, and volunteers.
Thank You
FOR SUPPORTING SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS
STANDING OVATION
$2,022 A YEAR
Robert & Joan Jalbert
Jim & Dee Judd
Andy Pawlowski
Elliot Sussman
John Swartz
ENCORE ENTHUSIASTS
$60 A MONTH
Celeste Hankins
John Hilt
April Linscott
Marianne Niesen
Jim Ward
ARTS AMBASSADORS
$30 A MONTH
Marie Connolly
Mary Homko
Russell Jones
Bob & Diane Kendi
Honey & David Kirk
Edward & Gayle Labuda
Kathleen Litch
Holly Nicholson
Dina Nizza
Bonnie Park
Karen & Clarence Russell Jr.
Patricia Schlemmer
Donna Silver
Donna Taylor
Jan & Dave Thomas
Bob & Iris Trinh
Barbara & John Van Dyke
Melissa Warner
DEDICATIONS
Ursula Becker
Derek Mumford
Peg Fiore
Alice Stogden
Jackson L. Straub III, M.D.
Lorraine Torgerson
Thank you to our Vibe Setters and anonymous donors.
PRIVATE BOX experience
ENJOY YOUR NEXT SHOW AT THE SHARON LIKE A VIP!
⢠Exclusive experience for up to 15 guests.
⢠Private lounge for the evening, including homelike furnishings, restroom, and direct access to the auditorium box for comfortable viewing of your show.
⢠Upgrades available such as a private bartender or personalized celebratory furnishings.
To explore accommodations and availability, please contact VIP@SignificantProductions.org
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Scotty McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. The 32-year-old has sold more than 4 million albums and achieved 7 No.1 hits: the RIAA-Gold certified âBottle Rocketsâ featuring Hootie & The Blowfish (which was also McCreeryâs first ever No.1 hit in Canada), âCab in a Solo,â the RIAA Platinum-certified âDamn Strait,â the RIAA Gold certified âYou Time,â the RIAA Gold certified âIn Between,â the RIAA Platinum certified âThis is It,â and the RIAA Triple Platinum certified âFive More Minutes.â His most recent album is Rise & Fall, and his current EP is Scooter & Friends, containing the smash No. 1 hit âBottle Rocketsâ featuring Hootie & The Blowfish. The North Carolina native has earned one Triple Platinum, five Platinum and five Gold singles; one Platinum and two Gold albums; won the 10th season of âAmerican Idolâ in 2011 at age 17; was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2011; won two CMT Music Awards, the first for Breakthrough Video of the Year (âThe Trouble with Girlsâ) in 2012, and the second for Digital-First Performance of the Year (âIt Matters to Herâ from âCMT Stagesâ) in 2024; and BMI Awards for writing One of the Top 50 Country Songs of the Year six times (in 2015 for âSee You Tonightâ, in 2018 for âFive More Minutes,â in 2019 for âThis is It,â in 2021 for âIn Between,â in 2022 for âYou Time,â and in 2024 for âIt Matters to Herâ). He was awarded Pandora Billionaire status in 2021 in recognition of his music achieving more than one billion streams on Pandora. His song âFive More Minutesâ inspired two popular holiday movies which aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network: âFive More Minutesâ in 2021 and âFive More Minutes: Moments Like Theseâ in 2022. He released his first book Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream in 2016. McCreery was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2023. Last year, he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Josh Turner and Randy Travis, after being invited by Garth Brooks. The singer/songwriter married his high school sweetheart Gabi in 2018. The couple had their first son Avery in October 2022 and just welcomed their second son, Oliver Cooke, in September 2025.
Great theatre requires talent, passion, and the support of our community. The Villages values the power of art and recognizes Significant Productionsâ role in enriching our lifestyle. Join them, as we have, in ensuring that live theater continues to thrive.
POWERING art IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH
Free Memory Screens
Hand-Selected Jewelry from the Worldâs Finest Brands
Hand-Selected Jewelry from the Worldâs Finest Brands
Expert Repairs by In-House Master Jewelers
Expert by In-House Master
Certified Appraisals On-Site by GIA Gemologists
Appraisals On-Site GIA Gemologists in The Community for 25 Years
Proudly Family-Owned in The VillagesÂŽ Community for 25 Years
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