THEATRE STAFF
Executive Director ....................................................................................... Jason Goedken
Artistic Director ......................................................................................... Whitney Morse
Associate 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
Booking Manager ............................................................................................. Sierra Weiss
Production Manager .................................................................................... Mike Giovinco
Production Coordinator ..................................................................................... Madi Carr
Audiovisual Supervisor ...................................................................................... Luke Bezio
Audiovisual Technician ................................................................................... Roel Cavazos
Desk & Facility Director .............................................................................. Tony Fairchild
Lighting Supervisor ...................................................................................... Ally Southgate
Associate Lighting Supervisor ....................................................................... Dio Raquel Jr.
Production Swing ....................................................................................... Nichole Pollack
House Manager ................................................................................................. Alec Speers
Assistant House Manager ................................................................................ Tina Carroll
Assistant House Manager ........................................................................ Savannah Wagner
Lead Housekeeper ......................................................................................... Victoria Doss
Housekeeper ................................................................................................... Amber Sacks
Analyst, Sales & Customer Support ............................................................ Kristin Fortuna
Marketing & Media Coordinator Jessica Nix
Marketing Account Manager .......................................................................... Erika Nelson
Graphic Designer ........................................................................................... Krissi Kugler
Web Designer ........................................................................................... David Sponseller
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The Sharon®L. Morse
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dear Patron of the Arts,
Welcome to The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center!
Much like the building’s namesake, my grandmother, Sharon L. Morse, we love all varieties of the performing arts here. It is in her memory that I, along with my amazing team of artists and arts administrators, strive to bring many different types of the highest quality entertainment here to The Sharon.
Since opening in 2015, we have strived to establish your trust, that a show at The Sharon is a show worth seeing. Perhaps you find yourself here today to see a concert of one of your favorite musicians, or to take in the national tour of a Broadway show. Either way, we encourage you to consider trying out a new show that perhaps you haven’t heard of before, knowing that it has been intentionally curated by our team.
We welcome you to The Sharon: a place for you to see an old favorite, but also a place to discover your new favorite. I sincerely hope you enjoy the show today, and I look forward to seeing you here again soon!
See You at The Sharon, Whitney Morse
Artistic Director
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
MULTI-DONORS
Mary Homko
Giuseppina (Jo) Jones
Russell Jones
Donna Taylor
Jennifer Velez
Jim Ward
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Stan Ackerman
Marge Alder
David Burns
Marie Connolly
Jon Cronin
Sharon Curry
Fidelity Charitable
Carol Floros/Koszola
Nancy Garrison
Lynn & Kathy Glassock
Brian Grode
Roger & Karen Kass
Bob Kendi
Honey & David Kirk
Ron Kravet
Edward & Gale Labuda
Chuck & Bev Levy
Sarah Lindmeier
April & David Linscott
John McAuley
Xiomara Guevara Mendoza
Jan & Tom Miller
Marianne Niesen
Rosemary Pacenta
Patricia Schlemmer
Diann Sherwin
Donna Silver
Jan & Dave Thomas
Muriel Trulson
John Van Dyke
Liza Diana Walters
Melissa Warner
Peter Webb
Attendees at The Sharon 9th Birthday Lunch
DONATIONS IN HONOR OF Ursula Becker
Peg Fiore
Alice Stogden
Thank you to our anonymous donors.
UPTOWN
From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary Pop and Soul, Uptown is a group of men who combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today. The perfect mix of Bruno Mars caliber stage presence with the vocals of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. You’ve never seen anything like Uptown!
Each member of the collective is a soloist, bringing a unique flavor of performance that will have any crowd on their feet dancing and singing along. Regardless of the genre or era of music, The Uptown Show exudes freshness and fun in a way that everyone will enjoy. Choreography, Vocals and Stage Presence…You do not want to miss out on Uptown.
BRADFORD BELL
Bradford has captivated audiences through song and dance since early childhood. His focus in musical theater and dance landed him an international tour of “Hairspray”as “Seaweed” and was accepted into Broadway Dance Centers summer internship program in New York City. He has held the national title of “Mister Dance” and has received numerous awards as a master choreographer throughout the United States.
Because of Bradford’s passion for all genres of music he began to sing background vocals in North Carolina with some of gospel industry’s best. In 2010 he became a lead vocalist for Royal Caribbean Cruiseline leading him to various cities throughout the world. He most recently tours with an incredible group by the name of Uptown. Theaters, Casinos, and Cruiseships have housed this dynamic trio.
Bradford continues to remain humble and grateful for the ability to serve and share his gift with the world.
DERRICK LEONARD
Born in New York City, Derrick Leonárd has spent the last few years making a name for himself as an up and coming, sought after performer. Having worked the stage at major events such as The Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta & The United Nations Ambassadors Ball in NYC, as well as appearing on national television shows such as X-Factor & America’s Got Talent & The Winner Is, he’s put in the work to cultivate his talent into a budding career.
Derrick is thankful to his family for supporting his love of music, and to his Uptown brothers for sharing the stage with him in this amazing tribute to the artists who inspired him.
BIOGRAPHIES
JOEL WALKER
Originally from Richmond Virginia, Joel fell in love with singing while performing in his high school show choir. Since then, his talents have provided him a plethora of diverse opportunities from modeling and television appearances to Broadway musicals like HAIRSPRAY (Seaweed). Joel is elated to be paying tribute to the great artists that paved the way for his success, and sends his love to all the teachers, family, and friends who guided him along the way. @Sky_walkerunlimited
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 Yasmeen@SignificantProductions.org
BEHIND THEcurtain tour
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of your favorite shows at The Sharon? Want to share footprints with some of the world’s biggest stars? Back by overwhelming demand... The Sharon: Behind the Curtain Tour! Visit SignificantProductions.org/Tour for more information. Private tours are available at request. Email: Info@SignificantProductions.org
ADVERTISE
Increase your visibility by marketing your message to The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center’s local, engaged audience, as well as advertise in The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol’s Programs and our monthly Digital Newsletter, The Scoop!
For information on prices, ad sizes, and availability, please email us at marketing@significantproductions.org.
