Florida Theatre Ovation - April 2022 by Florida Theatre

OVAT I O N APRIL 2022

WELCOME LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Friends and Neighbors, In January, the concert industry magazine Pollstar published a brand-new chart for the very first time. It ranks concert markets by gross income. If you’re ranking by gross income, it’s no surprise that Las Vegas was #1 for 2021. What was also not surprising to me was that Jacksonville was #26 out of 100! We ranked ahead of St. Louis, New Orleans and Cleveland, to pick just three markets with strong claims to pieces of our musical culture. Jacksonville loves to go out and have a good time, and here’s the proof. We’re doing our part this month to give you reasons to go out. First, the Florida Theatre is pleased to work with Downtown Vision again this year, booking the concerts for Jax River Jams, a series of four free riverfront concerts on Thursday nights in April: Sister Hazel and Spin Doctors on April 7; Boyz II Men on April 14; Carly Pearce on April 21; and Manchester Orchestra on April 28. There are local opening acts starting at 5:30, and the headliners take the stage at 8:30. Bring a blanket or a beach chair to Riverfront Plaza (site of the former Jacksonville Landing). Bring a picnic dinner or take advantage of the food trucks and bars on site. The Florida Theatre has a show of its own on every single one of these nights! So, you’re going to have to make some choices this month. It seems like we’re shooting ourselves in the foot, but it’s not the first time the Florida Theatre has had multiple shows at competing venues on the same night. It’s a big city, and someone has to book the entertainment! Even when we compete with ourselves to serve you, it might as well be us. Here’s what else is coming to the Florida Theatre this month, as well as shows at the WJCT Soundstage and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall we’re involved with.

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INSIDE THE OPERATIONS OF THE FLORIDA THE ATRE The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and founded in 1987 for the express purpose of managing, programming, and preserving the historic Florida Theatre on behalf of the City of Jacksonville, which owns the building. The 501(c)(3) tax designation indicates that the corporation’s purpose is to provide a community service. It can accept tax deductible contributions. All funds generated by the corporation must remain within the corporation to pay regular operating costs or be reinvested in new programming or capital improvements. Any surplus funds cannot be retained by an individual or other entity. The organization holds its assets in trust for the community. There are no owners or shareholders. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of civic and community leaders who receive no compensation for their efforts. Operations are conducted by a paid professional staff according to the policies and direction established by the Board in the Bylaws and Mission Statement of the nonprofit. The results of the nonprofit’s operations are a matter of public record. Copies of its annual filings with the state and federal government are available on request from the Florida Theatre itself, from the appropriate government agency, or from numerous web-based watchdog organizations. The mission of the Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc., as a nonprofit organization, is to enhance the North Florida community's quality of life by providing diverse and memorable arts and entertainment experiences, and by preserving a unique historic Jacksonville landmark .

Each year the Theatre hosts between 150 and 200 public events, attended by between 150,000 and 200,000 people. Some of these events are presented by the Theatre, either by itself, or in cooperation with another organization. Other events are presented or produced by outside organizations renting the Theatre. In the case of a rental production, the Theatre is simply a venue for hire, earning a rental fee and being reimbursed for its other costs. In the case of a performance presented by the Florida Theatre, the Theatre has determined that presenting a particular program or artist is consistent with its mission. The Theatre takes the financial risk by guaranteeing the performer their fee and agreeing to cover all other costs of marketing and staging a show. If there is a financial surplus after costs have been covered, the Theatre retains those funds. If there is a loss, the Theatre must cover it from other sources. On an annual basis, about 65% of the Theatre’s income is derived from ticket sales, 20% from other business operations, and 15% from fundraising. The Florida Theatre receives support from the City of Jacksonville’s Cultural Service Grant Program, a competitive annual grant program administered by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs. This support is just 4% of the theatre’s annual budget. Additional support from our individual and corporate Friends of the Florida Theatre is critical to the organization’s success each year.

HISTORY

OF THE FLORIDA THE ATRE

When the Florida Theatre originally opened to the public on April 8, 1927, it was downtown Jacksonville’s fifteenth, and largest, theatre. Today, it is the last remaining historic theatre on the north bank of downtown, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the city’s last remaining example of 1920s fantasy architecture. The elaborate interior was designed by R.E. Hall of New York and Jacksonville architect Roy Benjamin. Their design displays many characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival, one of the most prominent architectural styles associated with Florida’s building boom of the 1920s. The architects envisioned a Moorish courtyard at night, resplendent with glittering stars, grand balconies, and fountains. The ornate proscenium arch that frames the stage reaches nearly six stories high, dominating the auditorium and contributing to the venue’s excellent acoustics. An open-air roof garden in the 1920s provided a venue for dancing under the stars, and a nursery was available for patrons’ young children. The building’s then-modern features included central heating, central air-conditioning and a central vacuuming system. Like many theatres of its day, the Florida Theatre was designed for both stage shows and motion pictures and a typical program included six elements: a news reel, a comedy short, a cartoon or travelogue, an overture by the band on a moveable orchestra pit (still in use today), a live stage presentation, and the feature film. Creative marketing through the decades included “Screeno,” a bingo game played on the movie screen; “Bank Night,” which gave ticket buyers a chance to win cash prizes; and, in the late 1960s, rocking chairs.

Live performances have always been a hallmark of the Theatre’s schedule, and one of the most memorable occurred in 1956, when Elvis Presley came to the Florida Theatre. Presley, the City of Jacksonville, and the Florida Theatre found themselves subjects of a LIFE magazine feature when Juvenile Court Judge Marion Gooding sat through the performance to ensure that Presley’s body movements would not become too suggestive. By the late 1970s, however, the Theatre was only marginally profitable. By May 8, 1980, when the building closed, martial arts movies were the bulk of the schedule. In 1981, with financial support from the State of Florida, the City of Jacksonville, and the private sector, the Arts Assembly of Jacksonville (now the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville) acquired the Theatre to preserve it for cultural uses. A $4.1 million capital campaign resulted in the building’s restoration and renovation. The 1,900-seat Theatre reopened on October 1, 1983, with a Gala Variety Show featuring Some Like It Cole, a Cole Porter review; the Symphony String Quartet; and Grammy Award winning fiddle player Vassar Clements, who closed the evening with “Orange Blossom Special.” On October 1, 1987, the City of Jacksonville acquired the building. The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. was founded as a nonprofit corporation to manage, program, and preserve the building. Thousands of performances and millions of audience members later, the Florida Theatre is still, “One of the unique assets that makes Jacksonville, Jacksonville.”

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What role will you play? Donors are a very important part of our family. Whether you, personally, are a passionate lover of the Theatre or you company is looking for a prime exposure opportunity, the historic nonprofit Florida Theatre welcomes your support.

WAYS TO SUPPORT BECOME A MEMBER BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER DONATE TO THE CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN ADOPT-A-SEAT BUY-A-BRICK PLANNED GIVING Please contact us at any time if you would like to discuss how you can play a role in supporting the preservation of this historic gem. Find out more about the ways you can support the Florida Theatre by visiting FloridaTheatre.com/Support For more information, contact: Director of Development Michelle Adams at Michelle@floridatheatre.com or 904-562-5973.

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For more information, contact: Director of Development Michelle Adams at Michelle@floridatheatre.com or 904-562-5973

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE FLORIDA THE ATRE FIRE NOTICE:

The exit indicated by a red light and sign nearest to the seat you occupy is the shortest route to the street. In the event of a fire or other emergency please do not run, WALK TO THAT EXIT. Please follow the directions of the House Staff. If you become aware of a medical or other emergency, please inform the House Staff immediately.

SMOKING:

There is no smoking anywhere in this historic building. This includes electronic or “e-cigarettes.”

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:

Food and beverage are permitted inside the Theatre at many events, but help maintain this historic building by disposing of your own trash in the lobby receptacles.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING:

Audio, video and photographic recording is permitted at most performances, as long as it is for personal use, not for commercial gain, and the recording is made using personal electronic equipment, such as a smart phone. Cameras, video cameras, tablets, and audio equipment are not permitted. Such recording should be made discreetly from your seat. Flash photography and bright lights are never permitted. Persons whose activities disturb other audience members may be asked to cease such activities or be subject to ejection. The theatre is the sole arbiter of what equipment and activities are permissible. The theatre reserves the right to amend this policy at any time, for any performance, for any reason, including a complete prohibition of such activities.

CELL PHONES:

Please turn your electronic communication devices to SILENT during the performance. If you need to use your device during the performance, please go to the lobby.

RESTROOMS:

Ground floor: restrooms are located to the left of the entry lobby stairs as you enter the building. On Second level: restrooms are located at opposite ends of the Mezzanine Lobby. A wheelchair accessible restroom is located to the right of the Entry Lobby Bar in the corridor. Baby changing stations are located in the restrooms on the ground floor.

PUBLIC TELEPHONES:

This Theatre does not have a public telephone. If you need to make an emergency call, please ask an usher for assistance.

LOST AND FOUND:

Ask for the House Manager during a performance, or call the administrative office the next business day at 904.355.5661.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Please inform the ticket office of any special arrangements you may require when purchasing tickets. An assistive listening system for the hearing impaired is available from the House Manager. The wheelchair accessible bathroom is located to the right of the Entry Lobby Bar as you face the bar, to the left of the statue La Vergognosa. The Theatre does not have its own parking lot. Disabled permit parking is available on the street.

TICKET OFFICE:

The ticket office is located on Forsyth Street to the right of the lobby entrance as you face the building. It is open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and until intermission or one-half hour after the show starts at most performances. Cash, check, and most credit and debit cards are accepted. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Additional service charges apply. Purchase tickets by phone at 904.355.ARTS (2787) or online from floridatheatre. com.

PARKING:

The Florida Theatre does not have its own parking lot, but there are over 1,600 parking spaces within one block in any direction of the Florida Theatre. The Yates Building Parking Garage is the preferred and recommended parking facility of the Florida Theatre. Enter the Yates Garage on East Adams Street.

THEATRE RENTAL:

This historic Theatre is available for rent for performances, fundraisers, corporate events and special occasions. A wide variety of support services are also offered. Visit floridatheatre.com or call the administrative office at 904.355.5661.

WEBSITE:

Visit our website at floridatheatre.com for coming attractions information, online ticket sales, and to support the Theatre by becoming a Member of the Florida Theatre.

MAILING LIST & PRIVACY POLICY:

Add your name to the Florida Theatre’s email and mailing lists at the Ticket Office, by calling 904.355.5661 or at floridatheatre.com. Name, address, phone and email is required of all ticket purchasers in case of a problem with your order, or in case a show is cancelled or postponed. Ticket buyers are automatically entered on the Theatre’s mail and email lists, and will receive information about upcoming performances. An opt-out option is offered, but all information is confidential. The Florida Theatre does not sell, rent, trade or otherwise allow other entities access to its mailing lists.

THANK YOU

DONORS AND SUPPORTERS The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. is the nonprofit corporation that has managed and programmed the historic Florida Theatre in a public/private partnership with the City of Jacksonville, which owns the building, since 1987. The Theatre earns 85% of its annual budget from the sale of tickets and other business activities. Donations and sponsorships from these Individual and Business Members of the Florida Theatre, who made a gift between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021, helped to close the budget gap and preserve the Florida Theatre as the cultural anchor of downtown Jacksonville. Legacy Society The following friends and supporters of the Florida Theatre have included the Florida Theatre in their estate planning: Jacqueline Girard (d), Lisa Refling Gibbs, Frank Mazza & Mary Miller-Mazza, Steven Rathel, Lesley Roberts.

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Ensemble Continued... Debra & Ron Gravish, Christie Gray, James Green, Mr. Howard Greene, Barbara Grissom, Alan Gross, Leon Gross, Neil Grossman, Damarie Grunauer, Stephen Guleff, Kellie & Kevin Hardee, Katherine & Bryant Hardwick, Robert Harmon, Michael Harris, Selma Harris, Joe Hart, Herb Hatch, Jack Healey, Joanne & David Heinrich, Kristine Henderson, Becky & Mike Henkel, Peter Henry, Ana Hicks, Keith Higgins, Mildred & S.F. Highleyman, Patricia Hill, Daniel Hines, Brenda & Steve Holland, Karen Holley, Gene Hollis, Jamie Hovda, Bryan Howard, Jillian & Jeff Hubbard, Stacy Hudgens, Becky & Stanton Hudmon, Lewis Hunt, Dawn & Michael Huskey, Rick Hutcherson, Jasen Hutchinson, Karen & Whit Hyde, Marilyn & Robert Hyde, Elizabeth & Joseph Hyman, Timothy Ingram, William Inman, Patricia & Robert Irvine, Darlene & Timothy Ish, Michael Isicoff, Saundra Jackson, Scott Jacobs, Sean Jagroop, Brian James, W Jarvis, Russ Jefferson, Jennifer & Joseph Johns, Irina Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Nancy & Alan Kaminsky, Nancy & Larry Kates, Chuck Kedl, James Keenan, Mary & Richard Keene, Robert Keep, Sharon & Melvin Keithley, Georgia & Terry Kelly, Wanda Kemp & Troy Thompson, James Kennedy, Keely & Kevin Kennedy, Leedom Kettell, Pamela Kirby, Tina & William Kirby, Ron Kirsner, Larry Klaybor, Gil Kleiner, Mason Klemm, Jean & Jon Kline, Mark Kloker, Mari Kuraishi, Karen & William Kyle, Laura Lake, Marcia Lancaster, Ruth Ann & Donald Laye, Philip Leary, Donna & Stephen Lee, Jeanne Lee, Carolyn & Matt Leen, Leah & Scott Lehman, James Leigh, Christine LeLait, Luanne Lentz, The Lerch Family, Joan & Ronald Levin, Kathy Levine, Kenny Levine, Wayne Light, Alex Limbaugh, Steve & Debbie Lincoln, Jan & Bruce Lipsky, Edward Lombard, Justin Lott, Craig Loubser, Bob Lucas & Carol Lemos, David Lucas, Loran & Donna Lueders, Vanessa & John Lukas, Jerry Lyman, Lisa & Christopher Lynch, Diana Mackoul, Cheryl Maduzia & Jerry Boland, Sherri & Earl Marks, Linda Marlette, Katherine Marple, Darby & Kenneth Marsh, Faith Martin, Shane Martin, Joe Martinez, Raymond Mason, Jr., Dennis McCarthy, Mark McClow, Sherry & Gary McCoy, Larry McGill, Susan McGrath-Smith, Edward McMahon, Lydia & Dan Mechenbier, Kenneth Meierdierks, James Mendoza, Kathleen & Timothy Meredith, Joan & Paul Mettler, Sherry Millard & Ben Johnston, Brian & Mary Miller, Carol Miller, Jeffrey Miller, Kitty & Richard Miller, Sharon & Jeffrey Miller, Pamela & Robert Mirelson, Denise Mitchell, Susan Mitchell, Linda Moffit, Lois & Robert Molnar, Robbin & Jimmy Mooney, Brandice Moore, Mary Moore, Walter Moore, Suzy Morgan, Sally & James Moses, Donald Mote, William Murphy, Jennifer & Kecia Murray, Mr. Walter Myers, Evangelos Mylonas, Michael Nason, David Neal, Gina Neal, Ms. Carmen Nelson, Raymond Nething, Martin & Jessica Nevens, Christine & Romaine Nichols, Nick & Virginia Nichols, Michael Nicoles, Dean & Margaret Nix, Mary Nixon, David Norton, Theresa Oakley, Wayne Oberti, Wesley Odell, Jackie & Mike O’Hare, Danilo & Christine Olmoguez, Flo & David Onkst, Ken Osborne & Judy Hury, Gail Otero, Ms. Adair B. Owen, Mitchell Owens, Marohn Pacitti, Randolph Pappas, Kathy & Bud Para, Renee Parenteau, Stacey & Cecil Parker, Sue Parman, Helena & Guy Parola, David Patterson, Jennifer Pattillo, Ann Peckham, Linda & James Pellot, William Petas & Pamela Stumpp, Ted Petit, Ben Phillips, Joe Pickens, Anthony Pinkey, Danny R Pinnell, Kristin Pirris, Andrew Pitler, Lucille & Lamar Pitts, Jerry Poole, Erica & Michael Posluszny, James Posze, Powell & Hinkle Engineering, Lynne & Marc Preminger, Mr. & Mrs. Dwayne & Kimela Price,

Ensemble Continued... Sue & Ned Price, Ramona & Roy Prine, Kathryn & Gregory Pritchard, Barbara & Eric Puestow, Michael Pulley, Nancy & Greggory Quick, Coral Ragognetti, Michael Ray, Austin Reed, Damien Reichert, Joseph Reyes, Perry & Cynthia Reynolds, Shelli Richter, George Richwine, George Riley, Matt Rissman, Madonna & Vern Roberts, Marcia & Stephen Roberts, Frances & Matthew Robertson, Wes Robinson, Luis Rodriguez, Harvey Roof & Rhonda McFarland, Cindy & Richard Rose, Gesselle Ross, Helen Rowan & Paul Halloran, Pete Rowland, JoAnn Rumelhart, Barbara & Dante Russo, Laura Lou Rutan, Delores & Dwane Ruzicka, Rebecca & Kevin Rymes, Sam Samera, Susanne Sams, Scott Sandlin, Marcus Sands, Hogie Saunders, Martha & Thomas Sawyer, Catherine Schaefer, Erik Schmidt, Frank Schmitt, Cindy & Edward Schmitzer, Scott Schultz, Sharon & Tim Schurtter, Brenda & Paul Schwend, Kim Scott, Robin & Gregory Scott, Stacy Scott, Vicki & Brent Scott, Robert Scroggs, Walter Seeliger, Brent Seuis, Andrea & Neenad Shah, Barbara Shapiro, Dale & Mark Shaw, Tina & Howard Sheffield, Benjamin Sheldon, Holly Sherberg, Paul Sieczkowski, Kimberly & Raymond Silbar, Candy Slate, Lynn & David Smith, Ms. Marlene Smith, Peter Smith, Diane & Jeff Smowton, Amanda Snider, Joe Snowberger, Janet Sohacki, Ms. Margaret Spencer, Lewis Spradlin, Eve St Amant, Maureen St. John, Ed Stamper, Michael Stanek, Jerry Steckloff, Tammy & William Stephenson, Marina & Frank Stevens, Sharon Storey & James Church, Judith Stoudemire, CDR & Mrs. Curtis D. Stubbs, Samantha Sturdivant, Stephen Sullivan, Mollie Sumner, Rosa Talavera, Bennett Tavar, Edward Taylor, Randy Taylor, Ron Taylor, Tammy Taylor, William Temple, Julie Tharpe, Robert Thomas, Terry Thomas, Tim Thomas, Mr. Scott Thompson, David Threatt, Monica Tindall, Larry Todd, Mindy & Tom Tolle, Mary & Joel Toomey, Fred Trumpler, Joseph Tuozzoli, Veronica Tutt, Lisa Ullmann, Andrea & Michael Valdovinos, Sara Vance, Juan Vegega, Misty & Thomas Ventresca, Debbie Verges & Steve Landoll, Mary & Michael Vernere, Olfert Visser, James Vivenzio, Ray Vogel, Cathy & Jim Voss, Mark Voykovic, Katherine Wagner, David Wainscott, Melynda Waldron, Betsey & Philip Walker, Charles Walker, Rashad Wareh, Tracy Warren, Harrell Washington, John Watson, Eric Wayte, Lisa Weatherby, Wanda Weder, Susan & Michael Wedner, Susanne Weisman, Justin Wentz, Jon West, Myrna West, Cynthia & Jay Westbrook, Kevin Wezniak, Leslie Wheeler, Mr. Ronald White, Robert Whitkop, Angie & Robert Widdows, Betty & Greg Williams, Stephanie Willis, Robert Wilson, Rocky L. Wilson, Wilson Dutra Innovation Law, Frances & Wynn Winfrey, John Winn, Michael Winter, Mary Ann & Chester Witczak, Chuck Womack, Will Woodbery, Amanda Woods, Diane & Tom Wright, Mr. & Mrs. John R. Wright, Christina & Vincent Wyatt, The Wynn Family, Mark Young

BOARD AND STAFF Board of Directors

Front of House

Chairperson Tom Bolling First Vice Chairperson & Chair Elect Leslie Gordon Second Vice Chairperson Dr. Lorraine Rodriguez

Board Members Kem Amaro George Baccash Nelson Bradshaw Ross Byers Lisa Cochran Michael Greene Randi Guthard

Peter Hargitai Peggy Holt Chad Labenz Missy Peters Fitzhugh Powell, Jr. Jason Roth Deborah Shapiro

Secretary P.C. Bryant Treasurer Don Cameron

Bennie Shaw Steven Smith Ed White Austin Wynn

Honorary Board Members Irene Lazzara

Ivan Porter, MD

Bobby Martin

Steven Rathel

Lesley Roberts

Director of Patron Services.............................Stephanie Slusser Assistant Patron Services Manager.........................Sarah Blanc JSO Liaison.........................................................Barry Stevenson Bar Manager...........................................................Sonia Cardoos Bartenders: Christina Adams, Heather Barlow, Phillip DeSante, McKenna Dix, Sarah Doughty, Stephanie Foss, Chris Gadson, Aaron Gibson, Byron Gilbert, Lindsey Gilbert, Amanda Griffin, Rena Griffin, Jessica Hand, Adam Hubbard, Devon InmanRodan, Amber Isaac, Erica Langston, Corey Lattimer, Wilson McDonald, Shannon Moir, Erin Monroe, Nicole Mosteiro, Michelle Perkins, Dawn Stubblefield, John Taylor Maintenance Supervisor....................................Florence Prince Maintenance Staff.............................Tony Boss, Takesha Coates

Ushers The ushers of the Florida Theatre are all volunteers. These ushers have worked six or more events in the last year: Kathleen Anthony, Maureen Austin, Barbara Bauer, Gary Bauer,

Professional Staff

Karen Baughman, Tim Baughman, Kay Bishop, Betty Brandenburg,

Administration

Nancy Deaton, Tony Deaton, Cate Dobbins, Larry Doute, Mary Dyal,

President..........................................................Numa Saisselin Vice President, Programming...............................Kevin Stone Chief Financial Officer...........................................Megan Diehl Development Director.....................................Michelle Adams Marketing Director..........................................Shannon Greene Programming Manager, Theatreworks.................Jamie Kent Membership and Data Manager........................Wendy Havens Special Events Manager..........................Meredith Jespersen Programming Manager..................................Justin MacCulley Social Media Manager...........................................Britney Bean Marketing Assistant.............................................Katie Komarek Executive Assistant............................................Shelissa Morris Graphic Designer...................................Morgan Gesell Mudryk Accounting Assistant.............................................Susan Shaw Building Maintenance................................................Cliff Stone

Production Technical Director...................................................Saul Lucio Audio Supervisor.............................................Jeremy Moore Stage Crew: Nick Ciccarello, Aimee Pink-Crandall,

J.P. McMinamen, Ashley Potter-Loper, Merrell Young, Eric Stanfield, Chris Tatum

Ticket Office Director of Ticketing......................................Bethany Atwell Assistant Box Office Manager....................Hannah Reichart Senior Representative......................................Jessica Tuck Representatives: Alex Baker, Gail Cole, JB Costello,

Bernadette Gordon, JoAnn Grant, Lydel Matthews, Miles Para, Kristine Plotkin, Michelle Robinson, Janet Tomas, Katy Ward and Steve Yencho

Ross Byers, Lori Carley, Sharon Cate, Lynn Chapman, Gerry Clare, Kerry Eason, Maria Famularo, Mondo Godina, Bob Greisbach, Paula Greisbach, Kirsten Hand, Vivian Hitchcock, Cleo Hoffman, Toni Holmes, Helen Humphreys, Allen Jung, Michelle Lucas, Cynthia MacDonald, Phillip Markou, Angel Meissner, Carl Miklas, Kristy Miklas, Dennis Mooneyham, Romaine Moore, Peggy Morris, Gina Neal, Jacquie Ongayo, Shirley Pattison, Sophia Pentel, Anita Pierce, Steven Rathel, Anne Reddish, Carmel Reed, Dora Rhodes, Julie Robison, Pamela Sanderson, Mildred Sapp, Willie Sapp, Paul Sarto, Troy Scarbrough, Nancy Schubiger, Patricia Shannon, Pat Shatzer, Denise Sibley, Jon Smith, Steven Smith, Debbie Smith, Kevin Spillane, Jerry Steckloff, Maria Vlacancich, Marge Walter, Charles Weeden For more information about becoming an usher at the Florida Theatre, please contact Stephanie Slusser at stephanie@floridatheatre.com

Professional Acknowledgements

Insurance...............................................................Brown & Brown Accounting............................................Lake Brown Williams CPAs Catering.................................................................Angela Zavakos Network Support.........................................................DiscoverTec Networking................. ...............................................Orange Fiber Security..............................S.A.F.E. Management of Florida, LLC Backstage Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees- IATSE Local 115. Saul Lucio, Business Agent The Florida Theatre is a member of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, the League of Historic American Theatres, the Consortium of Eastern Regional Theatres, Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, Florida Facility Managers Association, Cultural Fusion, The Combine, International Ticketing Association, Florida Association of Ticketing, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Jax Chamber of Commerce. The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.