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DEAR FRIEND, Welcome to Florida Repertory Theatre’s 22nd season! Last year was my first season as your Artistic Director, and what an amazing journey it has been! We saw so many successes for Florida Rep. Million Dollar Quartet broke all records for a single production, Fences marked our first outing with the legendary playwright, August Wilson; and our educational productions, camps, and outreach programs enriched the lives of more than 45,000 area young people. We were blessed with a huge donation from a group of anonymous donors that enabled us to purchase the entire Bradford block, which includes the Historic Arcade Theatre and ArtStage Studio. We have our work cut out renovating, improving, and managing the property. But for the moment, I am thrilled to say we are truly part of the fabric of the River District, and for the first time in Florida Rep’s existence, we are able to share great performances from stages that belong to us! In addition to those who made this transformational gift possible, I want to personally thank the more than 1,200 donors and sponsors for their continued generous support. Because of you, Florida Rep is able to provide excellence in art and entertainment. With you by our side we will deliver great theatre long into the future. You truly are our angels! I am so pleased to welcome back our returning audience members and to introduce the first-timers to Florida Repertory Theatre, hailed as “one of America’s TOP repertory companies” by The Wall Street Journal. Prepare Pictured: Cast of Million Dollar Quartet • Gayle Samuels & Mujahid Abdul-Rashid in August Wilson’s Fences • Bethany Gwen Perkins in Always...Patsy Cline • Rachel Burttram & Patrica Idlette in Steel Magnolias
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yourself for a one-time event that can never be repeated! Unlike many other art forms, theatre exists in the moment and in real time. If this is your first experience at Florida Rep, I hope you will be excited by the quality of the performance and the caliber of the artists at work and consider joining our family as a season ticket holder. If you are one of our most ardent fans returning to experience the joy of live theatre, we thank you for choosing to spend your time with us again this year. For 2019-2020 we are delighted to bring you another season of spectacular theatre. As many of you know, there is very little time for rest here at Florida Rep. When the lights went out on last year’s final production, our staff began putting in countless hours reading and selecting plays, auditioning actors, building scenery, designing lighting, constructing costumes, marketing our season, and making sure the lights are on across our downtown campuses. I can assure you the Florida Rep team is working diligently to make sure that Season 22 will offer the absolute finest theatre in Southwest Florida! The shows we’ve selected are a mixture of the best classic comedies, farces, musicals, and dramas to engage the heart and mind, perhaps offer a glimpse of a different side of life... or to maybe just allow you to escape into another world. As our performance begins, I hope you will always remember...this is your theatre, and when it comes to Florida Rep’s professional Equity productions, everything we do is for you!
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A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRPERSON On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to our 22nd Season at Florida Repertory Theatre. Florida Repertory Theatre’s previous season closed on May 19 and boasted record-breaking attendance, extended performance runs, and artistic and educational milestones. The theatre’s 2019-2020 nine-show season opens with the musical, Always… Patsy Cline in the ArtStage Studio Theatre and Ken Ludwig’s The Fox on the Fairway in the Historic Arcade Theatre. Seven more productions are scheduled, and you will be treated to a wide variety of work including the multiple Tony-nominated & most produced play in America, A Doll’s House, Part 2, a classic romantic comedy by Neil Simon, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, a suspenseful thriller, 2014’s Tony-winning BEST MUSICAL, and more. This past year was momentous for the Florida Rep. Thanks to a transformational gift from a group of anonymous donors, Florida Repertory Theatre has purchased the Bradford block in downtown Fort Myers, which contains the Historic Arcade Theatre, ArtStage Studio Theatre, and other Florida Rep facilities, as well as the parking lot across Bay Street. The acquisition secures the company’s future into its next twenty-two years and beyond. Truly a milestone for our Theatre!! Greg Longenhagen is approaching his first anniversary as Artistic Director. Greg has been outstanding in his new role and together with the rest of the Florida Rep family, the management team, staff, actors and ensemble, has continued to validate The Wall Street Journal’s acclaimed drama critic and award-winning author, Terry Teachout, when he reported that Florida Repertory Theatre is “One of America’s Top Repertory Companies!” In addition to our work on stage as a regional theatre company, Florida Rep has an active and vital Education and Outreach arm that reaches more than 45,000 children and young adults annually—and that number continues to grow. It is comprised of the Theatre for Young Audiences and Lunchbox Theatre, Camp Florida Rep, an audition-only Theatre Conservatory Program, classes for youth and adults, and artist-in-residency programs. I encourage all of you to attend one of these wonderful productions where you will see the stars of tomorrow. Florida Rep’s Board of Directors is responsible for the financial health of the theatre, and we work hard all year to raise the funds to keep these vital community programs going. We also strive to keep your ticket prices as reasonable as possible, all the while bringing you the highest quality theatre in Southwest Florida. Your donations as Patrons support more than one third of our budget and are critical to our success. Help us continue to provide the best artists, the best scripts, and the most fun shows in Southwest Florida. We are also thankful for the continued support and encouragement from the City of Fort Myers, The Community Redevelopment Agency and all our tremendous sponsors and donors.
R. Marc Laviolette Chair, The Board of Directors
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A LETTER FROM YOUR MAYOR Dear Florida Repertory Theatre Patrons, As we enter another year of Florida Rep entertainment, it is with tremendous momentum and excitement on all fronts. Greg Longenhagn, Artistic Director, promises yet another year of talented performers and theatre productions to make you laugh, cry, perhaps learn a little something about yourself and more.
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Under the management leadership of John Martin, Executive Director, Florida Rep starts this year with tremendous momentum, owning its home thanks to the substantial generous donations from a group of Florida Rep supporters. As the Mayor of Fort Myers, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the donors and all supporters of the Rep, as we consider you all family and count you among the many treasures of our city. You are all a class act...no pun intended or...maybe! Every year exceeds expectations and pushes the Rep to higher achievement and prominence in live theater. Congratulations to you all! Every Mayor would love this in their city. I truly value this achievement and appreciate that Florida Rep will entertain citizens for generations to come, thanks to all of you. You have made your mark and legacy. Way to GO! Thank you for supporting this very talented and sophisticated crown jewel of Fort Myers...Florida Repertory Theater, as it begins a new era of producing nationally-recognized professional live theatre in its newly acquired home. Very truly yours,
Randall P. Henderson, Jr. Mayor
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A LETTER FROM YOUR STATE SENATOR Dear Florida Repertory Theatre patrons, Welcome to Downtown Fort Myers and the Florida Repertory Theatre for its much-anticipated 22nd Season. Under new leadership of Greg Longenhagen and John Martin Florida Rep is in capable hands as it continues its third decade in operation. What a monumental time for Florida Repertory Theatre! In 1998 Florida Repertory Theatre, called “One of America’s Top Repertory Companies” by The Wall Street Journal, chose to make its home in our historic Arcade Theatre, breathing new life into the building that was once a favorite of Thomas Edison, as well as his friends Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. Now in 2019, Florida Rep owns its historic home in downtown Fort Myers, signaling to its patrons, Southwest Florida, and to residents across the country that professional theatre will always have a home in Fort Myers. I want to add my sincere gratitude to the group of dedicated theatre patrons who made this monumental expansion possible! Florida Rep has become an important cultural and educational institution here in Southwest Florida. Each year they draw well over 105,000 patrons to the Fort Myers River District, becoming a vital part of the revitalization that has occurred downtown. They also serve more than 45,000 children and their families each year through innovative cultural education programs, including my daughter. The Florida Repertory Theatre is an important economic engine in the region as the largest non-profit organization in Lee County Enjoy your show at a thriving professional theatre company that The Wall Street Journal called “One of the top regional troupes in the U.S.” See you at Florida Rep this season and for seasons to come! Sincerely,
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Based on a story in The Weekly World News, Bat Boy: The Musical is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker. Bat Boy is happy with his new life, but when he naively tries to fit in with the narrow-minded people of Hope Falls, they turn on him. Dr. Paker’s daughter, Shelley, and Bat Boy, who have fallen in love, run away together, but their happiness is shattered when the entire town hears the shocking story of Bat Boy’s unholy origin.
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Through the generous support of our sponsors, Florida Repertory Theatre is proud to offer a series of audio-described and signed performances during the 22nd Season. Additional thanks to the Sally J. Pimentel Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center; the Alliance for the Arts; and the SWFL Council of the Blind.
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ENSEMBLE OF ARTISTS Florida Rep is committed to providing a first-class regional theatre for Southwest Florida; to creating, nurturing, and developing an ensemble of theatre professionals who will develop long term relationships working on a wide variety of plays; to helping improve the quality of life in our community through all the arts; and to making the arts, especially theatre, accessible to all. Florida Rep would like to recognize these core members of our Ensemble of Theatre Professionals.
Ensemble Artist Featured in the 2019-2020 Season
ACTORS & DIRECTORS Viki Boyle Actor Since 2010
Kate Hamptonb Actor Since 2012
William McNultyb Actor Since 2012
David Breitbarthb Actor Since 2011
Maureen Heffernanb Director Since 2002
Sara Morseyb Actor Since 2008
Rachel Burttramb Actor Since 2002
V Craig Heidenreichb Actor/Director Since 2016
Jason Parrishb Actor/Director Since 2005
Mark Chambers Actor Since 2006
Patricia Idletteb Actor Since 2008
Brendan Powersb Actor Since 2008
Chris Clavellib Actor/Director Since 2000
Greg Longenhagenb Actor/Director Since 1998
Graham Smith Actor Since 2012
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Michelle Damatob Actor Since 2007
DESIGNERS & STAGE MANAGERS Audrey M. Brown Stage Manager Since 2007
Jim Hunterb Set & Lighting Designer Since 2000
David M. Upton Set & Lighting Designer Since 2006
Richard Crowellb Set Designer Since 1998
Amy L. Massarib Stage Manager Since 2010
Janine Wochnab Stage Manager Since 2005
Arthur D’Alessio Choreographer Since 1999
Ray Rechtb Set Designer Since 1999
Robert F. Wolin Set Designer Since 2006
Stefanie Gendab Costume Designer Since 2008
Todd O. Wrenb Lighting Designer Since 2005
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APR 30-MAY 3 PlayLab is an intensive weekend festival that showcases new plays & new voices in American Theatre! Join us this spring for an action- packed weekend of readings and fully-realized productions, panel discussions, networking events, and MUCH MORE!
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NEW PLAY READINGS!
PlayLab features several NEW PLAY Readings that will challenge you, excite you, and move you! You will be a part of the New Play Development process as you watch Florida Rep’s Ensemble of theatre artists working on a series of NEW plays from five emerging artists! We will announce the titles and playwrights later this season! STAY TUNED!
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The following individuals have made significant contributions to Florida Repertory Theatre over the past two seasons.
Betty & Don Abbott
Carolyn & Mark Ain
Naomi Bloom & Ron Wallace
David & Cheryl Copham
Hugh & Mary Denison
Ellie Fox
Sunny & Clive Lubner
Martin & Mary Ann McLaughlin
Noreen Raney
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Don & Betty Abbott Carol & Jim Allegretti Dinah Bloomhall Caroline & William Bloomhall Marvin & Lynne Birdt Don & Marcia Bolte Alexandra & Eunice Bremner
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Jane & Bob Breisch Judy & Barry Bronstein Jonatha & James Castle Steve & Doris Colgate Beth & Morton Crane Janice & Michael Danzig Ruth & Robert Diefenbach
William & Patricia Wiggenhorn PLEASE JOIN US IN THANKING ALL OF THESE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS TO FLORIDA REP’S CONTINUED SUCCESS. 42
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We thank them for their commitment to sustain professional live theater, nurture the next generation of artists and enhance the cultural landscape of southwest Florida.
Janet & Bruce Bunch
Linda & Dan Carp
Maura Chippendale
Lynne & Dr. Mark Gorovoy
Vici & Russ Hamm
Bonney Leckie
Sue & Jack Rogers
Paul McElwee & Gayle Rosemann
Gene & Lee Seidler
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Louis & Patricia Dunning Emily Eason Doug & Linda Garde Missy Jordan Melody Landry Judith Leeder Bev & Tom Lisle
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Gail McClure Lee Moore & Dee Whited Robin & Jan Mills James & Yolanda Mitchell Michael & Cannella Mullins Joel & Bunny Ospa Charles & Susan Patten
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Diane & Ronald Pierce Herb & Ellen Schneider Allen & Elizabeth Shevach Cliff Williams Arthur M. Zupko
Please see the concluding pages of this program for a full list of Florida Rep’s 2019-2020 donors and in-kind contributors—more than 1,500 people & organizations who are Florida Rep’s Angels. THANK YOU ALL. Photo of Sunny & Clive Lubner courtesy of Florida Weekly.
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2019 - 2020 SEASON Calling all snowbirds!
We think you deserve a fair promotion! Come see a show at Penobscot Theatre Company in Bangor, Maine and show us your Florida Rep Playbill for a Buy One, Get One Free!* *good once per customer, per season. WOODY GUTHRIE’S AMERICAN SONG
DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER
by Marc Camoletti Adapted by Robin Hawdon January 30—February 16, 2020
Songs and writings by Woody Guthrie, conceived and adapted by Peter Glazer, orchestrations and vocal arrangements by Jeff Waxman September 5—29, 2019
GASLIGHT
SAFETY NET
by Patrick Hamilton October 17— November 3, 2019
by Daryl Lisa Fazio March 12— 29, 2020
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL
BECOMING DR. RUTH
by Mark St. Germain April 23—May 10, 2020
book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin December 5—29, 2019
9 - 5, The Musical
book by Patricia Resnick June 11—July 12, 2020
Box Office: 207-942-3333 www.penobscottheatre.org Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401
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2019-2020 DONOR SUPPORT (AS OF 12/17/19) HEIRLOOM SOCIETY MEMBERS Linda Sebastian & Guy Almeling Naomi Bloom & Ron Wallace Dinah Bloomhall Jane & Bob Breisch Janet & Bruce Bunch Doris & Steve Colgate Berne Davis Mary & Hugh Denison Ellie Fox Emily Eason Jim & Nancy Garfield Vici & Russ Hamm John Madden Joel Magyar Noreen Raney Arthur M. Zupko GRAND SEASON SPONSORS City of Fort Myers / Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel/ Tourist Development Council Florida Weekly Sanibel Captiva Community Bank (Education Grand Season Sponsor) Shubert Foundation Southwest Florida Community Foundation State of Florida / Division of Cultural Affairs 2019-2020 SHOW SPONSORS
Guy Almeling & Linda Sebastian Anytime Fitness Darlene & Val Arnold Lynne & Marvin Birdt Naomi Bloom & Ron Wallace Alexandra & Eunice Bremner Bruce & Janet Bunch Dr. Maura Chippendale / Chippendale Audiology Cohen & Grigsby, PC Emily Eason FineMark National Bank & Trust Ellie Fox Sam Galloway Ford Lincoln Kearns Resturant Group Dr. Klucka Allergy & Asthma
Kids’ Minds Matter Lee Moore & Dee Whited LCEC Dr. Gail D. McCLure & Dr. Susan B. Herbel Martin & Mary Anne McLaughlin National New Play Network NU Image Cleaners Noreen Raney Sue & Charles Patten Taylor Carpet One TOTI Media Judy Weiner Waterman Broadcasting West Bay Community Charitable Foundation WGCU Public Media
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $10,000+
Betty & Don Abbott Mark & Carolyn Ain Marvin & Lynne Birdt Naomi Bloom & Ron Wallace Caroline & William Bloomhall Dinah Bloomhall Mr. & Mrs. Don & Marcia Bolte Jane & Bob Breisch Alexandra & Eunice Bremner Judy & Barry Bronstein Janet & Bruce Bunch Campo Felice Retirement Living Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Linda Carp Dr. Maura Chippendale / Chippendale Audiology City of Fort Myers Steve & Doris Colgate Cheryl & David Copham Mr. & Mrs. Beth & Morton Crane Janice & Michael Danzig Ruth & Robert Diefenbach Louis & Patricia A. Dunning Emily Eason Gloria & John Fassett Joseph Catti / Finemark National Bank & Trust Florida Theatrical Association Claiborne & Ned Foulds Foundation Ellie Fox Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation Galloway Family of Dealerships Doug & Linda Garde Vici & Russ Hamm Dr. Gail D. McClure
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The Fort Myers Symphonic
MASTERSINGERS presents
READINGS AND CAROLS
December 1 at 3:00pm • New Hope Presbyterian Church, Fort Myers
DECK THE HALLS
with Gulf Coast Symphony December 8 at 7:00pm • Barbara B Mann PAH
CHRISTMAS ON SANIBEL
December 15 at 6:00pm • Sanibel Community Church
EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
February 9 at 2:00pm • St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Fort Myers
BEETHOVEN’S 9TH
with Gulf Coast Symphony March 1 at 7:00p • Barbara B Mann PAH
CELEBRATING BEETHOVEN
April 3 at 7:00pm • Faith Presbyterian Church, Cape Coral
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April 5 at 3:00pm • First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs www.mastersingersfm.com or call 239-288-2535 For More Information
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2019-2020 DONOR SUPPORT (AS OF 12/17/19) Jonatha & James Castle / Grampy’s Charities Missy Jordan Melody Landry-In Honor of Cecil Willard Bonney Leckie / Century 21 Realty – Selling Paradise Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) Lee County Arts & Attractions Fund, a Fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation Judith Leeder Lee Memorial Health System / Kids’ Minds Matter Bev & Tom Lisle Mark Loren Designs Sunny & Clive Lubner / Clive Daniel Home John Madden Joel Magyar John W. Martin Mary Ann & Martin McLaughlin Robin & Jan Mills James & Yolanda Mitchell Lee Moore & Dee Whited Michael & Cannella Mullins Joel & Bunny Ospa Charles & Susan Patten Diane & Ronald Pierce Noreen Raney Sue & Jack Rogers Gayle Rosemann & Paul McElwee Herb & Ellen Schneider Gene & Lee Seidler Dr. & Mrs. Allen & Elizabeth Shevach Schwab Charitable Fund The Shubert Foundation, Inc. State of Florida- Division of Cultural Affairs Lee Anne Tauck / L.A.T. Foundation West Bay Community Charitable Foundation William & Patricia M. Wiggenhorn Catherine Williams Cliff Williams William E. Cross Foundation, Inc. Arthur M. Zupko
PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $5,000+
Linda Sebastian & Guy Almeling Darlene & Val Arnold Nancy Baty-In Loving Memory of Cleo Baty Colin & Sandy Black Chippendale Audiology Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.
Mary Ross Denison Dr. & Mrs. Mark & Lynne Gorovoy Dr. Charles Klucka, Allergist Dr. Klucka Allergy and Asthma Audrey & Lou Laucirica Lise & Marc Laviolette Lt Col Donald K. & Dr A. Eleanor Gash Longer Dr. Eugene & Joan Markham Joan Maupin & Michael Stepto Dr. John H. Mitchell-In Memory of Sally R. Mitchell Dave & Carol Munro Laurye & Wayne Omelia Clif & Tina Parker Mr. & Mrs. Paul Peden | the Veranda Donna & Richard Pesci Sue Ann Pirsch Judith Reich Nils Richter-Kerns Restaurant Group Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Robert Schuster - in Loving Memory of Rita Rose Schuster Jim & Millie Sernovitz Mr. & Ms. Jerry & Lorna Shafir Nancy Sharpless Bunny & Bob Sher Ron & Carol Sperling Nancy & David Strack Truly Nolen Pest Control Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Charlotte & Cedric Waggoner Mordechai & Michal Wiesler Pink & Ron Wesorick
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $2,500+
Liz Abbott & Greg Longenhagen Robert Adams & Roberta Heller Kay Ammon Stephen R. Bowen Construction, Inc. Cape Coral Community Foundation Bill & Mary Christison Dr. & Mrs. James & Patricia Cole Mr. Paul W. Corliss Katie & Gary Dittman Ann & Charles Dodson Roger & Cathy Dougan John W. Ellis Mrs. Fran Fenning Mr. David Fritz Sharon & Martin Gorman Les & Dottie Hardison Max W. Jacobs Jensen’s Marina Steven & Wendy Jess
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ACTOR’S CIRCLE $1,000+
Ms. Pamela Abraham John & Vasiliki Ayotte Anina & Ben Bachrach Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall Warren & Beverly Bartel Mr. David Berg Eugene & Marjorie Bilotti The Estate of Mrs. Betty Bireley Dr. John & Laura Bond Nancy & Ted Brother Audrey & Ted Brown Kay & Brian Bucher Dr. & Mrs. Alan & Jacquelin Cadkin Cameratta Companies Cape Coral Community Foundation Dolores & Jack Clarke Marc & Lori Collins Dennis & Peg Crowley Dr. & Mrs. Richard & Nancy Curtin Dorothy Daly Dan & Sue Duval Dr. & Mrs. Richard & Judi Davis Robert & Karen DeBell Jane de Lisser Darlene & Robert Duvin Barbara & Barry Epstein Joan C. Ervin Andrew & Marcia Evans Drs. Joe & Dorit Fisher
Paul & Sally Joslyn Drs. Graham & Ann Frank Jay & Lenore Friedland Jack & Rogene Funderburg Pason & Renee Gaddis Galloway Family of Dealerships-In Memory of Theresa Kellum Ellen Gardner Ms. Jean Gilbert Marilyn Graham Don Gurule & Laura Wright David & Gail Hall Kerry & Marjorie Hansen Ms. Michele Hastings Bill & Dianne Hay Susan Herbel Mary Jane & John Hicks Carol Lynn & David Higley Steve & Sally Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Bill Horowitz Don & Wanda Hudson Murray & Kathy Hudson James & Rita Hunt Melinda Isley Miriam and Al Kaplan Karen & Robert Debell Gene & Mary Kasper Marilyn & Jim Keller Chuck & Helen Ketteman Roger & Karen Klotz Dr. Charles Klucka Dr. & Mrs. Gerald & Sheila Laboda Richard Lenholt & Mary Robinson Shirley & Joel Levine Sally A. Lund Peter Malen & Liz Byck Mr. & Mrs. Holly & Tom McKenny Dawn McLean Ms. Roberta A Meissner Linda & George Miller Tara & Don Molloy John & Barbara Moore Dr. & Mrs. John & Sue Moore Elizabeth Morris Fred Musch Tim O’Hagan Misha Pakdaman Mary Anne Palermo Janice & Bob Piazza Suzanne Rachmaninoff Dave & Lil Rea Garrett & Judith Reasoner Chuck & Mage Ringbakk Royalty Care Home Health Services Georgia & Donald Russell Susan & John Russo Leroy & Polly Sample Charles & Joyce Saparnis Judith Schmid Tom & Judy Schmitz Linda & Ronald Sheets Dr. & Mrs. Roy & Barbara Silvers Mr. & Mrs. Martha & Benjamin Lee Simmons Sharon McAllister & John Stefani Diane & Bradford P. Straus
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La Bohème Puccini’s Passionate & Vivid Love Story
and the Night Visitors A Christmas Miracle Story December 27
St. Leo Catholic Church
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EXECUTIVE FRIEND $500+
Nick Adams Photography Myron Amundson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Aten Michael & Terry Baldwin Barbara & Maurice Bell Basic Learning Skills Inc / Roy & Frankie Kennix Bruce Bauman Pamela Templeton Paul & Irene Bellfy Joan Berejik Wendy Blyveis Mr. & Mrs. Don & Marcia Bolte in Memory of Mark F Williams Karen Borden Broadway Palm Dinnner Theatre Jim & Martha Brueggeman Larry Burnes Dennis & Adrianne Cady Gordon & Janice Cameron Louise & Dennis Cannizzaro Guy Carter Cole Caruso Dr. & Mrs. Salvatore Castronovo Cathie Judge Carol Cessna Beryl Chickerella Chipotle Clare Doucette and Thomas W. Russell Marcia Coble John & Susan Connor Drs. Scott & Dana Crater Marcia & Herbert Crocker Richard, Sofia & Theo Crowell Mr. & Mrs. Ivan and Jan Davis John & Eilene D’Esposito Winifred Dineen Louise & William Donadio Drs. John & Priscilla Douglas Joanna Drummond Gayle Dublin Pat & Tom Dudley Patricia Eggenschiller & Paul May Gerald & Jane Evans Ronald & Lynn Felice Judith Ferguson & David Schulz Kay & Howard Filston Mr. John Finch Jr.
Richard Flinn Rachel Burttram Bruce and Rosemary Foreman Doug & Veda Frederick Carole & Peter Fullen Kathy & Steve Gaerte Jim & Nancy Garfield Greg & Beth Gehringer Bruce & Janet George Richard Gerstein Sally L. Gore Dr. & Mrs. David Paul Gray Bruce Greenberg William & Shareen Groce Fay Gronski Marie M. Hadwen Sydney & Ron Hall Betsy K. Hannon Virginia & Randall Henderson Leonard & Susan Howell Colette & Peter Johnson Gene & Jane Johnson John & Polly Kaiser Louis Kaplan Natalia Kitt Steve & Elinor Kline Betty Knox David J. Lionett Fund of Greater Worcester Community Foundation James & Patricia Magestro Marjorie Marlin Theodore & Mary Mascott Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Susan Matthews Patricia McFeeley Ann Richard & Burton Meisner Sandra & Philip Mezey Anne Michaud Cheryle Micinski Ms. Phyllis Minott Harry Mohlmann Diane Monhollan Jordi Moore James & Sherry Morgan Geraldine Moss Barbara & Steven Owens Dr. & Mrs. Robert & Joan Pascotto Richard Paulson Luanne & Bob Peck Mary & Peter Perkins Lake Michigan Credit Union / Richard Perron Richard Paritzky & Marilynne Ponto Allen & Peggy Post William & Maureen Post Ed & Pat Powers Gretchen & Scott Ramsay Howard Ray David Reimer Carol Robinson David & Pat Rosenquist Patricia & John Russell Lynn Sarda & Eugene Scarzafava Fred and Miriam Schearer
Herbert & Lynda Schuchman Julia & Donald Schwartz Linda Seifert Louise & Stuart Senneff / Insight Strategies Rosemary Sentelik Ron & Marge Sidman Bonnie & Louis Silverstein Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sims Dr. & Mrs. Joseph & Joyce Sirkin John W. & Carolyn L. Smith Kathleen M. Smithwick Ms. Maureen Smitt Grabowski Mr. & Mrs. Charles Snyder, Jr. Faith & Ron Souders Steven Spinola Gretchen & Halsey Spruance Kay Swift Peter Thomasson Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Barbara Traum Julia & William Treadwell Lyn Bruner & Ronald Treaseh John Turbyfill In Honor of Sue Rogers Bob & Skippie Wade Ina Walton Matthew & Jayelyn Wessendorf Pat & Hubert Whitaker Ronald & Joyce White Ken & Elaine Willis Rosemarie Willis Peter A. Wilson Ms. Shelley Wilson Lorraine Winpenny Shirley Furry & George Witte Ms. Ina M. Wolf Maureen & Robert Wott Dr. & Mrs. Steve & Vicki Zellner
SUPPORTER $250+
William Aarons Rabbi & Mrs. Arline & Solomon Agin Laura & Patrick Agnew Sherie Akerley Katrina Allison Mr. Craig Earl Anderson Asolo Repertory Theatre Larry & Roberta Atkinson Virginia & Bruce Avery Jan Faber & Vicki G. Baker Mr. & Mrs. Robert Baker Armand & Beverly Ball-In Honor of Robert & Carrie Cacioppo Virginia Ball Michael & Maureen Barisonek Mr. Don Barratt Nancy & Bob Bartell Carol & George Bartl Susan Bashian Gail Bass John & Vicky Bathke Barbara Baumecker David & Gail Beattie Mr. James W. Beever, III Allan & Beverly Bercaw
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Nancie & Glen Harper Joseph & Seanne Heffernan George May & Joanne HeroyGiller Paul & Joan Hirsch Bonnie & Brian Hogan Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Patricia Holland Jini & Tom Horan Betsy & Ronald Howlett Judith Huebner Barry & Marilyn Humphries Jean Hutzler Michaele & Jim Imbrogno Larry & Judy Ingle Sherman & Brenda Jetton Jill Hutton Bjarni & Deborah Jonsson The Julian Family & Pure Florida Florence & Ray Kaczmarek Dr. & Mrs. Jerry and Susanne Kantor Louis & Sharon Kapp Mr. Shelly Kaufman Paul Kidd Peggy and Bob Kleckner Mrs. Jean Kohn Norman Kominsky Mr. Robert Edward Koop Marilyn & Julian Korn Gregory & Mary Lou Kreis Kathy Kresge Alexander & Annabel Kritzalis Norman and Helene Krivosha William & Patricia Kulkoski Jerry & Dorothy Kurtz H. James Kyros Linda Lamb Margaret & Josephine Lane Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s James & Mary Lavelle Fund Frank & Adele Laviola Bruce & Susan Lawson Donna Leahy Marcia Legru Phyllis & Dale Lentz Stephanie Levin David Lewis Theresa Lianzi In Honor of Sue Ann Pirsch Linda & Les Lincke David J. Lionett & Lillyanna Peniza Jack & Pat Long Capt. & Mrs. David J. MacLeod Susan Mallett Mrs. Richard Manning Ms. Gail Markham James & Donna Markusen Michael Marotta Stephen D. Jacobs & Ann Martindale Jacke McCurdy Robert & Jean McDowell Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Catherine McQuade
Education Merchandise Sales William Messenheimer Carol & Patrick Milkovich Brenda & Bob Miller Jim & Geraldine Mockler Fred Musch & Anne Moffitt Mary Mohr Elaine & Parker Moore Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Moss George & Judith Mosse Dr. & Mrs. Richard & Alice Motuelle Ms. Phyllis Minott-Lilly Foundation Ann & Charles Mullen Carol & Robert Mutch Jim & Pat Nasalroad Eugene Nelson Ms. Mary Frances Nelson Lillian Neubauer Karen & Kenneth Noble Wayne Noble Tony & Helga Noice Steve & Cindy Novak Dick & Carolyn Oates Mr. & Mrs. Robert Oliver Robert & Jean Oliver - in Honor of Dinah Bloomhall Kent D. Overbey Don & Nina Paight Anne & David Parton Jim & Laquita Passauer Richard and Arly Paulson John & Christine Pearson Lisbeth J. Pearson Bentley & Barbara Pierce Mr. Richard & Elizabeth Porell Ms. Jeanne Quinn Anthony & Madelyn Ranno David & Lillian Rea Ken & Donna Rebar Martha Rice Gail & Michael Richter Paul & Krista Ritsema Cis Roberts Karen & Wayne Rockenbach Jeanne Rogers Philip & Judith Rogers Anne-Marie Rohm Michael & Carol Rosenberg Shirley R. Russell Stuart Sabshin Ms. Rosemary Sacco Arlene Lidsky Salomon & Chester B. Salomon Karen & Bill Sartoris Arnold & Sally Schaefer Jim & Marie Schafer John & Mary Helen Schnittger Heinrich Schreiner Henry Von Schreiner Jayne Schwarz Richard & Joanne Schwarz Christina Schwinn Dr. Carl & Mary Ann Sheusi Robert & Christine Shockey Dr. & Mrs. Albert & Anita Shrive Dr. & Mrs. Laurence & Rita A.
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2019-2020 DONOR SUPPORT (AS OF 12/17/19) Robert Donaldson Michael & Kathy Donlan Dr. & Mrs. Sean Duerr Anne Duffy Alan & Carole Duine Marie Dulzer Marie Ann Dulzer George & Dorothy Dunnington Joanne & Dick Durst Chic Jane Blair Dwight Marjorie Dwyer Susan Dyrek Edison Ford Winter Estates Mrs. Mary Sue Edmiston Gary & Pam Edwards Ron Ehrens Mr. Laurence Eisenberg Gale Erickson Larry & Linda Esbjorn Joan Eschert Coulter & Julie Evans Mary Faegre Judy & Frank Falcone William & Ruth Farley Ms. Shirley & Vernon Fauble Arlene Feddo Joan Fedorak Geraldine Feldman & David Epstein Doug & Debbie Felkins Darlene D. Ferrer Sharon Flanigan Janys Foley Rosemary Foreman Mr. Rhonda Smith & James Dudley Fraley Dr. Graham Frank Wines for Humanity Estelle Fried Karen & Gardner Friedlander Irwin & Carol Friedman Susan T Gayford Pat Germain Patricia Gianforti Mike & Jane Gieryic Carlyle & Ruth Gilbertson Susan & William Gillam Jan & Brian Gilmer Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Maureen Ginipro Judy & Dan Gladney Sandra Glenton Jorge & Helene Glocer Mr. Joseph & Marcia Goldberg Marilyn & Paul Goldstein Peter Golling Linda & Larry Gonneville Carolyn Gora Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Jean Gray Bob & Sarah Gregerson Joe & Marilyn Gregory Phyllis Gresham Antoinette Griffin Patrina A. Guarino
Bill & Judy Guyn Bob & Evelyne Hall Doris Hansen Cynthia Frey & Daniel Hardin Bob & Cindy Hare Mary, Joanna, & William Harmon Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm & Sue Harpham Susan & Charles Harrity Mr. Gary Harvey Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Elizabeth Hasselman Emily & Jeff Hawley Pam Hays Mr. & Mrs. David R Hazzard Mr. & Mrs. Harvey & Ann Heckes Jim & De Hecomovich Ron & June Hendricks Doris Herdman Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Herkommer Morris Herstein Gloria Heston Frances M. Higgins Mrs. Mary E Hilliard Ms. Roxanne Hino June Hirsch Laura & Fred Hirsch Debra & Jeff Hodroff Ellen Hoefer-Hopf Ms. Jane Holder Michael & Patricia Holland Arthur Holst John & Kay Hoppers Marilyn Hopps Dr. Marilyn G. Horvath Ruth Hovet Bruce & Sheila Hoyt Dr. Janice Ann Hughes Mr. & Ms. Tania E. Hurie Mrs. Barbara Hurst Barbara Cavanaugh & James Hynden Fred & Katharine Hyre Steven & Judy Ivester Bryce Jackson Steven Jackson Mary Daley Jacobs Gil & Jeanne Jacobson Michael Jacquinto Andy & Joanne Janiak David & Helen Jensen Joan & Everett Walter Jessica Jocelin Marjorie Marlin & Joe Yankauskas Roger & Kathryn Johnson Warren & Carol Johnson Jack Johnston Sheila Johnston Ms. Anne Jones Maryann Jones Nancy Jones
Judith L. Brown Robert Kliphon & Mary Lou Juergens Christine Kane - in honor of Elizabeth Cameratta Leonard & Angela Katz Mike Keeler Bonnie Kellen Evelyn Keller Dan & Noanie Kelly Nancy C. Kelly Jacquelyn Kenly Kathleen Keough Jeannette Keyser Marjorie C Kilian Susan Kindelan Raymond & Mary King Josephine Kingsley Natalie & Marvin Klein Don & Pat Klimka Mr. Richard M. Klish Marilyn Kloosterman Sarkis & Marie Kojian John & Odette Kotsi Sandra Kreatz Gordon & Joanne Kreth Richard & Sara Krieger June & Steven Kruger Mr. Charles E. Kuehn and Jeanne Shupe Gerald & Dorothy Kurtz James Switzer & Gretchen Laatsch Sylvia Lachapelle Marcia & Les Landers Ms. Judith L Langley Dr. Donna Lanthier & Dr. Larry Castillo Dr. & Mrs. Robert & Nanda Edward Lapata Ms. Diane La Penna Dr. & Mrs. Alan Lasser Mary & John Law Eileen & Chick Lawless Marcia Leadbetter Susan & Chris Lee Charlotte & Phillip Lefton Bill & Linda Lemna Carol Leone Edina Lessack - in Honor of Debbie Brandt Nancy & Jeffrey Letts Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Levinthal Darrel Lieze-Adams Bonnie & Jon Liljequist Ms. Bonnie M Lincoln Irv Brandel & Linda Lauffenburger Larry & Patricia Linn Ms. Anne Crispin Lippincott Robert & Bonnie Long Mary Longer Ann Marie & Grant Longley Joan Looney
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2019-2020 DONOR SUPPORT (AS OF 12/17/19) Glen & Patricia Lose Mrs. Barbara Barnes Luce Mr. & Mrs. David & Shelby Lundeen Carolyn-Kay & Frank Lundy Dan Flaherty & Linda Lynch Patricia Lynett Judy Lysaker Robin MacBriar Donald & Wendy Mackay Julie MacKenzie John & Julie MacKenzie Mr. John MacLennan Mr. Joel Magyar Audre Margaux Rosemarie Marone Raymond & Marilyn Marr Dorothy Marshall Michael Martin Mr. Mark A. Martinet Willard Mason Janice Mathews Donna L. Matthews David & Michaela Mattson Cathy & John Mayer Dawn Mazur Sonya McCarter Ms. Dina J McFalls Richard & Catherine McLaughlin Mrs. Jane McWilliams Marietta Meacham Dr. & Mrs. Thomas & Marilyn Mehalic Gail & Carl Meier Ms. Deborah Meisenberg Angela Melvin Mr. & Mrs. Lois Mesler Mr. Douglas E Metz Evan Meyers Donna Miceli Don & Karen Miller Mary Miller Helen and Richard Misener Mr. Stephen Mitchell Scott & Rana Moeggenberg Patty and Attila Molnar Monica & Tom Shaner Jane Mook Demaris Moore Robert D. Moore Teri Moore Kenneth Morawski Deborah & Phil Morris Dan & Elaine Morton Frank & Judy Moser Toby & Bernie Moss Roger & Grace Moyer Barbara Mueller Mary Jane Horan & Gordon B. Davis Sr. Sarah Muermann Grace Murray Mr. & Mrs. Ronald & Lynn E.
Myrick Naples Soap Company Mary Frances Nelson Robert & Kris Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Howard Nemenoff Carolyn & Charles Nieset Fred & Marj Nordstrom Clark & Barbara Norton Mary Norton Dave & Mae Jean Nothstine Sally A Nunemaker Joanne O’Brien Bill & Nancy O’Flaherty Mr. Bud Ogden Mr. & Mrs. Bud & Martha Ogden Patrick O’Hare Phyllis & Arthur Ohlstein Ralph & Arlene Oistacher Frederick & Sharon Olson Mr. James O’Neill George Oram Sarah O’Reilly Patricia Orris Robert H. & Mae Osborne Ms. Marlene Ott Barbara & Steve Owens Robert & Katherine Page Marilyn Parshall Jim & Patty Passolt Elaine Paster Sherry Pate Randall & Mary Jo Patton Paypal Giving Fund Judy Peacock Lisbeth Pearson Carol & Ron Periard Mary & Joseph Periard Peter & Lynn Gund Roger & Teresa Peterson Nancy & John Petralia Ms. Sandra Jeanne Petron Mindy & Kevin Pfleger Vivian & Pete A. Phillips Judith & Eugene Picciano Carol & George Pickel Mr. & Mrs. Gale & Richard Pigott David Pohl Dick & Betty Porell John & Nan Powell Verna Powell Gene & Edi Prandini Jack Psiris Janice Raab Mr. William Raffel Elizabeth A. Rash Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Ratcliff Richard & Dorothy Raver William Ray Arthur Reiger Ron Ressel John & Lyn Rice Jane Richards Gayle & Michael Richter
Bill & Marilyn Ridings Gloria & Richard Rittenberg Donna Robbins Mr. James L. Robertson Carol Roden Antonio Rodriguez Fred & Louise Roessler Cynthia & Fritz Roka Nancy and Daniel Rooney Sharon Rosenberg Susan Rosenberg & Ken Gerson Mrs. Janice Rosenthal Barbara Anderson Felinda Rubin Mr. & Mrs. Dean B. Ruelle John & Connie Sackl Lynn & Robert Salem Mr. Michael & Suzanne Saltz Robert and Carmel Santoro Sara & Robert Berendt Warren and Natalie Sauter Catherine Savage & Bill Ninness Tom Scattoloni Mary & Ron Kellner Larry & Leigh Scrabis Leanna & Anthony Scheibelhoffer Carole Schieszler Deborah & Jeff Schmitt Michelle & Miriam Schoenfeld Roger Schonewise Debbie Schreier Shirley Schulz Walter & Elizabeth D. Schuman Mr. & Mrs. William F. Schwartz Harriet & Stu Schweitzer Julianne White & George Sciascia Nancy Score Andrew & Charlotte Scrivani Debra Scrogham Ann Sell Mrs. Vanessa Serra Dr. Ian A Shaffer Bart & Phyllis Sharp Mary Jane & Will Shuster Mary Ann Siclari Richard & Pamela Simon Mr. Ed Sindelar Howard & Dotty P. Smith Mr. & Mrs. James & Linda Smith Joyce & David Smith Mr. & Mrs. Kirby & Carole Smith Marjorie & Kenneth Smith Norm & Beth Smith Norwood Smith Fritz & Sharon Smith Mr. & Mrs. Victor & Carol Smith Stanley Smulyan Richard & Lorraine Sokolowski Patrick & Cindy Sorensen Shirley Souders
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2019-2020 DONOR SUPPORT (AS OF 12/17/19) William & Elaine John Souza Judith Spiegel Jean and Bill Stanley Aloysius & Virginia Stanton Arlyn and Irwin Stein Victoria & Bruce Stephan Stuart & Stephanie Stern Conley & Lois Stewart Mrs. Kathleen Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Kelsey & Jean Stewart Henry and Janice St. Hilaire Jim & Marlene Stice John & Stephanie Stoll Barbara Stoop Crista Stouffer Lois Strauss Mary Studer Raymond & Nancy Suchor Linda K Sutherland Donna Sj Tattar George & Nancy Taylor Janet Taylor John E. & Judith D. Taylor August & Maureen Thoma Alice Thompson David Thompson Ms. Jean Thompson Mr. William Thompson Mr. & Ms. Peter & Ann Thornton Cathy & Stephen Tiscione The Tobias Family Anthony Tomaso Denise Tretheway Dane Tubergen Robin Tucker Tina Turi-Shelley Twisted Vine Bistro / Denise & Steve Hollister Mary Uek Diane Ulrich John Valenti Barbara Valor Susan Vanapeldoorn Carolann and Gerritt VanderMeer Patricia & Jan Van Gorder Gary & Linda Vannice Mr. & Dr. John Vaughan Pete Viall Lisa Viola Virginia W. Boylan Ray Vold Mimi & John Valenti Douglas & Linda Wallin Jerry Walsh John & Betty Walsh Kim Ward Anne Wardlow Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey & Bev Warren Mr. Stuart Warshauer Faith & Stephen Wassersug Fran & Marla Weinaug Isabel Wells
Kathleen Wertley Gerri Westlund Colleen Wheeler H. Lee Whittington Mr. Stephen & Esther Wiener Astrid Wilhelm Dan & Andrea Williams Tommy & Trudy Williams Ken and Elaine Willis Matilda & James Wilson Michael Wilson Charles & Joyce Winchester Brandy Wine Nancy Witham Laura Woodward Jennifer & Philip Wyckoff Elaine Yorkgitis & Ken Nimmer Halyna Traversa & William Young Marianna Young Brian & Francine Zabkar Sandra & Herb Zakrison Dr. & Mrs. Norman Zeig Edwin & Ronny Ziebart Kathleen & Roger Zocki Donna Zubert Mary Lou Zwiesler
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Rita S. Abbott Nancy Achter John & Dee Acuff Kenneth Adolphson, William and Deborah Hill Carole Aizenman Sabina Altholz Mrs. Virginia Amend Eve and Joel Aron Mr. Charles Aufderhaar Cathy & Elizabeth Ayers Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Baeder Ann Ballantine James & Clara Barnes William & Beatrice Barnes Leo Barrington Dr. Lawrence Barton Debra Bass April H. Bellefeuille William & Arlene Benz Chuck Bergstrom Ella Berne Edna Mae Beston Raymond Birch William Blazer Ron Blythe Ms. Elizabeth Bocchino Jane Bogot Ren & Mary Bookman Ellen Bordieri Ellen & John Bordieri Bernita & Jim Bosley Ray & Marie Bosso Sharon & Irwin Bosworth Micki Bourdeau Mr. Robert Brady Lynne Bramlett Barbara and Jack Braun
Mr. & Mrs. Harold & Marita Brayman Chaz Briggs Josef & Gloria G. Brown S. Dean Brown Peggy Bruhn Winnie Bryan Dennis Buckler Ms. Wendy Anne Budd Deborah Buehl Paul Bullock & Carol J Bullock Ann & Frank Burgeson Richard & Paula Cappalli Jim & Mary Lavelle Claudette Chartrand Jeanette K Chelius Sheila Chilton-Davis Dr. & Mrs. Robert & Joan J. Collins Connie Eshbach Gerry Cookson Ms. Linda Cooper Karolyn Coots Ms. Barbara L. Corbett Joana Cruz Dr. Frank Cushing Patricia Sweet & Sean Daly Mr. Donald Damstetter Olga M. D’Angelo Mayer Danzig Harold & Rosemary Daumler, Jr. Nadia V. Davenport Barton Degraaf Barton & Marlene Degraaf Thomas Delisle Pat & Judy Deluca Mary & Rusty Demeules Gina & Paul Dengler Ms. Geri Denterlein Janice Lambka & Carol A. De Souza Tracy & Robert Dibiase Thelma DiBona Mrs. Rosetta Dickey Donald H. Dillinger Wesley & Sophie Dirks Brad, La Jean & Kira Dobbs John Doller And Elaine Dotolo Doreen Dryszczak Kelly & Patrick Eakins Mr. Bill Callahan & Marilyn S. Edwards Mrs. Joanne M Elliott Jan & Greg Ellis James Ellsworth John & Marilyn Fielding Helen Fisher Mrs. Sally S. Flash Maureen Heffernan Herbert Schwartz & Mae Folb Robert and Myrna A. Frantz Jr. Vickey O’Russa & Arthur Fuccillo Jo Ann M. Gair Wilson Robert Geltner Betsy Gherson Fran Gibbons Mark Gillis Peter P Golling Joan Goodwin Joanne Gore
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2019-2020 DONOR SUPPORT (AS OF 12/17/19) Jerome & Donna Graessle Kathleen Greene Christina Grochowski Geri Grogan-Wendt Beverly Gromek Carol J. Gross Lyle & Alice Guenther Mary Ann and Salvator Gugliotti David M. Gutstein Margaret & Ernst Hagen Diane Vincent Halas Darcy D Hall Lydia Harris Judy & Gerald Hartwig Zoe Haskell Linda Headley-Walker Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Carolyn Helms Barbara Higgins Margaret Porter Hoel Peggy Hupfeldt Marylou Hurley & Bernie Pilichowski Mr. & Mrs. Simone Ittenbach Gil Jacobson Sally Sartain Jane Kathleen A. Janssen Gillian Johnson Marquis & Susan Johnson Marquis and Susan Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Johnston Theresa Johnston Erin Junkin Theresa Kabel Mrs. Virginia Kaemmerer Peter Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. Allen Karp Mary Keiser Wayne Keller Ms. Arlene Andrea Kerpcsar Rosemary & James King Marilyn and Winton Kloosterman Christie Knudsen Flo Kornman Mr. Charles E. Kuehn Carol Ladrigan Drs. Shirley & Albert Lewis Alfreda Liebermann Mr. David Llewellyn Lillian Long Loren Luppes Mr. & Mrs. Eileen And William Lutz Kathy & Frank Lynch Joanne MacPeek Paul E Magalhaes Ms. Sharon D. Mander Larry and Cecelia Marchione Nancy & Louis Marino Mr. Austin Marshall Peggy Martin Mr. & Mrs. John David Martindale
McAlister’s Deli Stella McCaffrey Jane McGuckin Philip & Ruth McGuire Paul McKenna Richard & Patti McNutt Jean McWade Ms. Grace Messina & J. Probeck Marianne Micco Barbara Mikkelsen Mr. Robert Mikolaitis Mr. John Charles Miller Robert Milligan Craig Millman Phil Stone & Carol Millward Anne Moffitt Fred Moghtader Susan Mokry Linda & Joseph Mondelli The Montclares Susan Moore Jean Morgan Marcia Morgan Kenneth Morrison Terry & Joan Mountford James S Nixdorf II Robert & Paula Novander Joann & Bill O’Brien Richard Offenbacher Beth & Jack Oliver W. Richard Ott Martin & Enid Packard Mr. & Mrs. John L. & Jennifer Pallas, Jr. Patricia Pappas Debra Parfitt Jill Pellis Marci & Dennis Perry Craig Peterson Lisa Petriccione Cindy & Kevin Pierce Barbara Piontek & Patrick Conolly Barbara Piontek Kay Preucil Ms. Karen Lynne Psiris Douglas & Mary Quelch Helen & Dick Quodomine Sandra Raymond Mary-Alice Reesman Virginia S. Renick Orville & Carla Repass Maria Beirn & Clark Rhodes Diane Roberts Susan K Roberts Joan Rochford Cynthia Roese Louis Rotolo Portia Rouby Arthur and Peggy Ryan Laska & Michael Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck & Carla S. Ryder Grace Bumbalo Connie & John Sackl Dr. Mai Saif Robert and Lynn Salem Janet Sams Helen Sarver Mary Louise Schaefer Don & Gail Schaller Tim Schmidling Wendy Schmidt Joanne Schott Nancy A. Score Dierdre Scozzafava Betty Seidel Steve & Chris Signore Dr. Robert Burton Silver Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Smiley Helane & Alan Smith Joanne Smith Kevin & Patty Smith Jackie & Steve Spann Ben & Hope Spence Mr. & Mrs. John States Nancy & Gary Steinhoff Ms. Leanne Matthews Stewart Patricia Stilwell Mary R. St. John Anna Stober Becky Stroebel Mary & Timothy G. Strouse Allison & Randy Suarez Lori Summers Liz Szurminski Allen Taylor Ms. Sandy Teger Kathleen Tooey Nancy M. Trainor Susan Trinkely Ms. Michele P. Turns Elizabeth Tuure Harriet Vender Laurel Volberding David & Louise Wagner Mr. William Weeks Sally Weigand Dr. Nancy L. Weiss R.J. Welebny Arthur Wenk Dr. Anthoula & George White Cindy White Rachael White Kathleen Margaret Wiesner-Fraga Marion Wilmington Grace & Robert Wilson Mr. Jim Wilson Karol Ibach Wlliams Barbara Young Mr. Clare Zempel
This listing reflects generous contributions made in the past year or as pledges for the 2019-2020 Season. Consider adding your name to this list. Call Development Director, Renee Pesci, at 239.219.1540.
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2019-2020 We salute our supporting stars, our volunteer brigade, the Scene Stealers! Sandy Abrahams Bob Adams Douglas Adams Leanne Adams Pauley Alston Sharon Anderson Doris Annas Marsha Asp Shirley Baldwin Pam Banez Nona Baranski Betsy Baskin Mahnaz Bassiri Nancy Baty Diane & David Bavaria Barbara & Keb Bell Trish Bendon Alice Benoit Janet Bilyeu Kelly & Ben Bishop Ellen & John Bordieri Sandy Boykin Dean Brown Tracy Buck Lois & Randy Burlison Ronald & Beth Burr Diane Buschle Patsy Bushdorf Rosemary Butcher Dee Butrum Marti Campbell Elizabeth Caramelli Arlene & John Carlo Helen Case Cathy & Henry Chapman Sonia & John Cheetham Dorothy Chester Don Clark Kay Coker Nancy Collins Rose Conde Laurie & Linda Cone Cheryl Conroy Deanna Cooke
Carol Costa Cecily Courtney Barbara Coury Gordon Crook Sylvia Culora Claire Cutting Shirley Dalesio Dorothy & Jerry Darling Denise Day Marlene & Bart DeGraaf Heidi Denis Hilda Dienes Ted & Betty Dipzinski Pauline Doane Kathy & Mike Donlan Niki Downey Natasha Draayer Donna Drake Katie Elkins Donna Ellett Valerie Elliott Karen Engelhart Ellen Epstein Brenda Eunice Pat Farrell Nancy Feldman Carol & John Feldmeier Mike Filipowski Arnie Flakowitz Stephanie Floer Kay & Gene Fowler Georgia Frieswick Marylou Frost Cheryl Gabe Steve & Janice Gadson Sandy Gagnon Ann Garvelink Pat Gentile Doug Giering Jane Gieryic Kathie Gilmore Anthony Gizzi Darlene Godby Joan Goodwin
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SCENE STEALERS These individuals have given their valuable time and talents in many capacities over the past 20 seasons.
Karen & Lenny Guardino Jane Hackbush Jennifer Hall Claudette Hallisey Bernadette & David Hamera Christine Hankins Susie Harris Helen Haver Hilary Hayden Harvey Heckes Loretta & Peter Heller Roberta Heller Cindi & Fred Hendricks Pat Hess Kathy Himes Paula Hinspeter Pat Holston Diane Howard Barbara Hughes Peggy & Doug Jackson Carol & Doug Jaques Joanne & Andy Janiak Kay Janssen Harold Johnson Marilyn & Arthur Jones Debbie Katler Wayne Keller Mary & Ron Kellner Polly Kiely Kristy & Richard Kilfoyle Jan & Ed Kocsis Tony Krupien Jim & Ranea Kwiatkowski Sandra Lemkin Edina & Alan Lessack Sam & Karen Libordi Carol Lowery Ed & Lynn Lutz Charlotte MacElrath Joanne MacPeek Nancy & Don Malson David & Fran Mann Lucille Manning
Arminie Marinelli Marie & Joe Marone Elaine Masse P J May Jeanne McCafferty Lois McDonnell Denise McElligott Beverly & Stuart McElroy Virginia McHale Suzanne & Joe McHugh Maria & Jorge Mendieta Deborah Metz-Iannucci Sondra Mickle Mary & John Mihok Barbara & Neil Miller Marty Moore Barbara Morgan Helen Mundy Evelyn Murphy Mildred Murphy Jim Nebel Mary & Mike Nicklaus Becky Nilson Connie & Michael Nolan Gail Novak Fran O’Neill Kathy Orkowski Pat Packer Judy Pangretisch Ann & George Parke Bruce & Sandy Parker Sherry Pate Larry Phagan Rick Phillips Stephen Pilzer Blaine & Ellie Place Bob Polsonetti Lannie and Peter Pracher Edith Prandini Elaine & Carl Puricelli Gloria Rael Bob Ratz Patricia Rawert Ron Riccelli
Donna & Will Richards Jane Richards Sandy Richardson Scott Ritchhart James Robert Diane Roberts Helen & Ron Robinson Annette Roeckers Margaret Ross David Sampson Marie & Jim Schafer Jill Schreidell Betty & Dennis Schuetzler Anita Sherman Jannette & Scott Simon Jane Skinner Patricia Smith Sharon & Fritz Smith Greta Spalding-Martin Carol Stephens Jerry Strohmenger Theresa & Thomas Strusienski Alberta & Rich Supalo Diane Swan Julie Talmage C. Jean Thompson Linda & Ken Tillman Nina Tomasello Lucy Trojan Linda & Harry Tucker Betty Tuure Dawn & Roy Waldhauer Steve Wensel Beth Whaley Colleen Wheeler Carolyn White Lizbeth Wiley Janice Williams Pam Wittenauer Cam Yager Nancy Zanine Ellen Zinner Claire & John Zwieg
To Become a Scene Stealer, Call 239.219.1559.
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