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
Audiovisual Supervisor –Touring Productions........................ Luke Bezio
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
Analyst, Sales & Customer Support .................... Kristin Fortuna
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator Natalie Bollinger
Marketing Account Manager ........ Erika Nelson
Graphic Designer ......................... Krissi Kugler
Web Designer ......................... David Sponseller
Lead Housekeeper ....................... Victoria Doss
Ad Sales ... marketing@significantproductions.org
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 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
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 home-like 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.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO CREATING AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER!
To explore accommodations and availability, please contact VIP@SignificantProductions.org
THE TEXAS TENORS
Billboard #1 Recording Artists, 3-time Emmy Award Winners &
2022 Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees
The Texas Tenors
Marcus Collins
JC Fisher
John Hagen
The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have released 5 studio albums, 3 PBS Specials, 5 DVDs, multiple singles and 2 children’s books that have earned them impressive recognition including 3 Emmy Awards, The Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature and the distinction of being Billboard Magazine’s #10 Classical Artist in the World. The tenors’ most recent albums “Outside the Lines”, “Rise” and “A Collection of Broadway and American Classics” all debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts. These classically trained, versatile tenors have performed more than 2500 concerts around the world including headline shows in Las Vegas, China and a 24-city tour of the United Kingdom. Recently they were honored to be included among the top 50 acts in the world and the only vocal group from the United States invited to appear on NBC’s America’s Got Talent: The Champions, All-stars edition. Tonight you will hear music from their new #1 album along with rousing patriotic favorites and everything from Country to Classical!
The Texas Tenors will have their merchandise available at this concert including their new Billboard #1 CD, “Outside The Lines”
To find out more information about THE TEXAS TENORS and their current touring schedule please visit www.TheTexasTenors.com Follow them on FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok.
Please no audio or video recording, but photos ARE welcome.
MARCUS COLLINS
Marcus was born in a small town and has been a performer his entire life and is honored to be a member of The Texas Tenors for the last 16 years. In 2020, Marcus produced and recorded his first solo album “Brand New Life” which debuted at #12 on the Billboard Pop Albums Chart. Beyond music, he has worked extensively as an actor with appearances in more than 100 episodes of television and 25 films including P.S. I Love You, Delirious, 30 Rock, Sex and the City, recurring roles on One Life To Live, As The World Turns, and as a Guest VJ on MTV. In his free time, Marcus enjoys spending time with his family, watching college basketball, going to movies and raising his 2 bulldogs Stella and Joe Joe. After being diagnosed in early 2024 with Congestive Heart Failure due to a Viral Cardiomyopathy, Marcus would like to dedicate this and every performance to heart health awareness and encourages everyone to live life to the fullest, not take a single day for granted and to have regular check ups with your doctor.
BIOGRAPHIES
JC FISHER
JC has entertained audiences around the world for over 25 years. In high school, he loved singing in church and furthered his singing aspirations at Wichita State University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music. JC performed various opera roles including Rodolfo in La Boheme, Tamino in The Magic Flute, Ernesto in Don Pasquale and even was Miss America’s duet partner at the 1997 Miss Kansas Pageant. The pageant was actually his very first paid singing gig, but turned out to be his best yet for another reason. There, he met his future wife Jennifer and mother of his three children. After college, JC traveled to Lucca, Italy where he sang in the Puccini festival under the direction of acclaimed Italian maestro Lorenzo Malfatti. In an effort to travel the world, and share his talents with an international audience, he began performing as a guest entertainer on cruise ships. This is also how he met his best friend Marcus Collins. When not performing, JC enjoys watching his kids play sports, date nights with his wife and tinkering around on cars. Although JC lived many years in Texas, he now call Kansas City home. Go Chiefs!
JOHN HAGEN
John has been described as “astonishing, a superb tenor of deep musicality”. From opera house to concert hall, John has performed in some of the most prestigious venues in this country. He made his Lincoln Center debut in New York City in Teatro Grattacielo’s mounting of Mascagni’s Guglielmo Ratcliff. John has performed a vast array of operatic roles ranging from Alfredo in La Traviata, to the title role of Otello for Cleveland Opera on tour. He is highly regarded for his performances of the Verdi Requiem and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, having performed these works with numerous symphonies across the US. He has received many awards throughout his career including finalist in the New Jersey Opera Association of Verismo Opera competition held at Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Opera Auditions Regional Finals, and winner of numerous other competitions. In 2021, John’s solo CD of Italian Opera arias entitled “My Passion” debuted at #1 on the Traditional Classical Billboard Chart. He has taught at the University of Northern Iowa, Wartburg College and the University of Nebraska.
Great theatre requires talent, passion, and the support of our community. The Villages values the power of art and recognizes Significant Productions’ role in enriching our lifestyle. Join them, as we have, in ensuring that live theater continues to thrive.
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