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CONTENTS Theatre Staff.......................................................................................................................................2 Whitney Morse on The Sharon® L. Morse Performing Arts Center.....................................................3 Biography.........................................................................................................................................10 Coming Soon............................................................................................................................. 12-13
THEATRE STAFF Founder & Executive Director...Jason Goedken Founder & Artistic Consultant...Whitney Morse Artistic Director............................Angel Creeks Director of Operations.....................Jon Cronin Director of Business..................... Sean Graham Director of People, Projects & Culture........................Leslie Becker Development Director........... Yasmeen Stogden Marketing Director.........Monica Berdecio, MA Senior Manager of Technical Operations......................Clay Becker Booking & Contracts Manager.......Sierra Weiss Assistant Production Manager...........Madi Carr Deck & Facilities Coordinator... Tony Fairchild Lighting Supervisor.................... Ally Southgate
Associate Lighting Supervisor......Dio Raquel Jr. Production Swing......................Nichole Pollack Manager of Patron Services .............Alec Speers Assistant Manager of Patron Services...............................Tina Carroll Assistant Manager of Patron Services............................Lonnie Goertz Assistant Manager of Patron Services ...............Savannah Rose Parker Marketing & Social Media Coordinator............................Natalie Bollinger Marketing Account Manager......... Erika Nelson Graphic Designer..........................Krissi Kugler Lead Housekeeper........................ Victoria Doss Ad Sales....marketing@significantproductions.org
President...................................................................................................Elliot Sussman, MD, MBA Vice President......................................................................................................Marcus Bridgewater Treasurer....................................................................................................................... Donna Taylor Secretary ............................................................................................................... Elizabeth Constant Board Member.............................................................................................................Jason Goedken
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WHITNEY MORSE on
The Sharon®L. Morse
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dear Patron of the Arts, Welcome to The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center! This year marks a very special milestone—10 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, we’ve been honored to earn your trust, show by show, standing ovation by standing ovation. Whether you’re 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, we’re 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, we’re not only preserving what makes The Sharon special, we’re 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. We’re so glad you’re here. Enjoy the show, and here’s to the next ten years of discovery, connection, and applause. See You at The Sharon,
Whitney Morse Founder & Artistic Consultant Significant Productions
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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.
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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.
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BIOGRAPHY THE SHARPE FAMILY SINGERS…LIVE! You’ve seen them on American Idol, America’s Got Talent, national TV commercials for JC Penney, Glad Bags and Ricola! Or maybe you are among the 12 million fans who follow them on social media. Perhaps you are one of the 75 million who watch their fun viral videos on YouTube and Tik Tok every month. They are the Sharpe Family Singers and they’ve put the “family” back into wholesome family entertainment for the whole family. And now, you and your family are finally seeing them live on stage! America’s favorite singing family includes Broadway-star parents, Ron & Barbra (the original Marius and Cosette from Les Miz), with their equally talented kids Samantha, Logan, and twins Aidan and Connor. This brand new live show – a tightly choreographed, audience interactive and multi-media production-- features Broadway showstoppers from smash hit musicals, mega-hits from the Disney songbook, blockbuster soundtracks from popular films and a wide variety of Top 40/ Contemporary pop hits. This performance will be an unforgettable experience, harmoniously combining great melodies, captivating choreography and compelling storytelling. Whether you’re a passionate Broadway enthusiast or movie-goer, an avid follower of the Sharpes digital endeavors, or simply a lover of great music, you and your whole family – including your kids who know the Sharpes from social media and TV – will absolutely love this live show!
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