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, MA
Booking Manager ...........................Sierra Weiss
Production Manager.................. Mike Giovinco
Assistant Production Manager .......... 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
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
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
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.
Velocity Irish Dance
2025 United States Tour
Dancers:
David Geaney, Lead Dancer & Co-Creator of Velocity
AnneMarie Keaney, Dance Captain & Lead Female Dancer
Tyler Schwartz, Dancer
Musicians:
Ali Levack, Whistles
Moises Mas Garcia, Percussion
Eadaoin Ní Mhaicín, Fiddle
Shane Walsh, Banjo
Colin Andrew, Guitar & Vocals
Tour Staff:
Thomas Cassetta, Sound & Video Engineer
Joseph Bingham, Tour Manager
Special thanks to:
James Devine, Co-Creator of Velocity
Diane Burrell, Tour Advisor
Artist Management Partners Productions Worldwide (AMP) LLC
Tim Fox / Alison Ahart Williams / Georgina Ryder
ABOUT THE SHOW
Velocity Irish Dance, the next generation in Irish tap, is an expressive, free, fast-paced, and edgy performance driven by passion and pride. Led by five-time World Champion Irish dancer, David Geaney & Guinness World Record Holder, Tyler Schwartz and joined on stage by a motley crew of mind-blowing musicians and world class dancers, it’s nothing like you’ve ever seen before! Created by David Geaney & World Record Holder for the fastest feet in the world, James Devine, these illustrious hoofers come together in an intimate, no-nonsense jam session of impossible scuffles and shuffles. A multimedia show for all ages that earnestly traces its evolution while toying with tradition, Velocity is a high-octane celebration of the past, present and future of Irish dance.
ABOUT DAVID GEANEY
Dingle native, David Geaney, a 5 X World Champion Irish Dancer, is taking the world by storm. After an illustrious competitive career, amassing numerous major titles including All Ireland, European, All Scotland and Great Britain Championships alongside his five world titles, he now travels, performing to audiences in every corner of the globe.
In 2011, David took part in and won TG4’s An Jig Gig. In 2012, he went on to win Kerry’s Got Talent, pitting his talents against dancers, singers, and musicians alike. David joined his first show at a mere 16 years of age, and has been the lead dancer in numerous productions in his short career so far, performing at the World Surfing Championships in France and all across the USA with worldrenowned Grammy nominated Joanie Madden and Cherish the Ladies, to name just a few.
David was awarded the 2014 Man of the Year by the Irish Dancing Magazine and has amassed over 10 million views online for various performances. He is most famed for being The Dingle Dancer, performing to the masses of tourists nightly in his family’s famous pub, The Dingle Pub! Recent highlights include appearing on RTE’s “The Late Late Show” performing as a solo artist, performing alongside his band in the 3Arena, reaching the live semi-finals of the world’s biggest talent show Britain’s Got Talent and graduating with an honours degree in Maths and Economics from the University of Limerick. In 2024 he was awarded an Alumni Award from the Univeristy of Limerick for his “outstanding contribution to arts and culture worldwide”.
VELOCITY
Arguably his greatest achievement was fulfilling his lifelong dream of seeing his name in lights in Times Square, New York – when he starred in Velocity’s run at The New Victory Theater in 2018. His sights are now set on further goals with Velocity and a worldwide tour with his new production “The Irish Lads”.
Check out his social media to stay up to date @davidgeaney94
Celebrating a Decade on Stage
This spring, we will host our inaugural fundraising gala, an evening that promises dazzling entertainment, fine dining, and a celebration of 10 years of artistry, community, and impact. It’s a moment to reflect on our journey, honor our supporters, and look ahead to the future of arts in our community.
Inaugural Fundraising Gala 04.26.25 • 5:30pm $150
For more information, tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit our website or contact us at Info@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
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