Florida Theatre Ovation - December 2021 by Florida Theatre

OVATION DECEMBER 2021

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WELCOME LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I was a French Horn major in college, and by the end of my senior year I came to grips with the fact that I was good enough to get a degree, but I was never going to be good enough to make a living at it. One of the reasons I was not good enough was that I did not have the talent to become an elite musician without working really hard, and I also did not have the obsessive focus necessary to do that kind of hard work. Another way of saying it is that I hated to practice. I did not have the focus necessary to woodshed the same thing over and over again until it was perfect. My interests were wider than that. Strangely, however, what was a liability for a career as a classical musician turned out to be an asset for my future career on the management side of things, where knowing a little about a lot of things is a big plus. In the first 21 days of the coming month, the Florida Theatre will host 19 performances, plus the Marquee Reception, a holiday reception for our most important donors and supporters, as well as our own office party. It’s a level of activity almost comparable to the “Before Times,” and musical theatre, smooth jazz, R&B, improv comedy, standup comedy, classical crossover, classic rock, ballet, hip hop, modern dance, circus arts, magic and cinema will all be presented. That artistic diversity is one of the things I love most about my job, because it means that a diverse cross section of our community will be walking through the front doors. The essence of what we do at the Florida Theatre is to connect artists to audiences, and I really like the fact that it’s not just one audience, but many audiences, and many art forms, and I was part of the team that put it all together. Come see us this month, and don’t forget that concert and show tickets make great presents for family, friends and colleagues. We have gift certificates too, so if you’re not sure what your coworker likes, you can just give them a gift certificate and let them choose. We’re local, so there are no supply chain issues, and our web site is open 24/7, so if you forget someone, you can always buy a last-minute present in the middle of the night. Happy holidays!

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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.

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

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 AND PAGERS:

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.

UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE!

BECOME A MEMBER

Membership supports the nonprofit Florida Theatre and also gets you great benefits: • Purchase tickets before the public • Members only entrance • Donor lounge with private bar and bathrooms • Invitations to private events • More!

Join right now at FloridaTheatre.com/support Or contact Membership Manager Meredith Jespersen

904-562-5995 or meredith@floridatheatre.com

THANK YOU

DONORS AND SUPPORTERS The nonprofit Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. manages and programs the historic Florida Theatre. We operate in a public/private partnership with the City of Jacksonville, which owns the building. Thanks to these donors and sponsors whose gifts maintain and preserve the Florida Theatre as the cultural anchor to a vibrant growing downtown community. The following donors generously gave between March 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021.

Legacy Society: The Legacy Society acknowledges those supporters of

the nonprofit Florida Theatre who have included the institution in their estate planning: Steven Rathel, Lesley Roberts

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Renee Parenteau, Stacey and Cecil Parker, Sue Parman, Helena and Guy Parola, Alisha Parris, Alyssa Patterson, Jennifer Pattillo, MaryKay Payne, Virginia and Christopher Peace, Ann Peckham, Linda and James Pellot, Judith and Robert Pessaud, Jud Peterson, Gerald Phelps, Karen Piccirillo, Kelly Pike, Justin Pikulski, Kristin Pirris, Andrew Pitler, Lucille and Lamar Pitts, Susan Ponas, Erica and Michael Posluszny, Sandra Powell, Ted Powell, John Powers, Lynne and Marc Preminger, Sue and Ned Price, Ramona and Roy Prine, Kathryn and Gregory Pritchard, Elizabeth Proctor, Jolie and Jennifer Pryor, Barbara and Eric Puestow, Gary Pugh, Michael Pulley, Stephen Putnam, Nancy and Greggory Quick, Annette Quintieri, Michael Ray, Alan Raye, Rachel Raye, Austin Reed, Damien Reichert, Dee Reiter, Joseph Reyes, Marcia and Ronald Reynaldos, Perry and Cynthia Reynolds, Annijane Richardson, Shelli Richter, George Richwine, George Riley, Kathy and Steve Rima, Leslie and Steve Ritter, Marsha Roberson, Madonna and Vern Roberts, Susan Roberts, Frances and Matthew Robertson, Robert Roeck, Mallory Rogers, Priscilla Roland, Duane Romanello, Jeff Rosen, Helen Rowan and Paul Halloran, Pete Rowland, Gayle Rudman, JoAnn Rumelhart, Stephanie Rush, Barbara and Dante Russo, Laura Lou Rutan, Delores and Dwane Ruzicka, Jennifer Ryan, Rebecca and Kevin Rymes, Kevyn Salsburg, Sam Samera, Susanne Sams, Scott Sandlin, Marge and Tom Savage, Martha and Thomas Sawyer, Thomas Schanze, Erik Schmidt, Cindy and Edward Schmitzer, Sharon and Tim Schurtter, Brenda and Paul Schwend, Kim Scott, Robin and Gregory Scott, Vicki and Brent Scott, Robert Scroggs, Craig Seabrooks, Sharon and Jerald Seebol, Walter Seeliger, David Seto, Brent Seuis, Andrea and Neenad Shah, Jessica Shannon, Barbara Shapiro, Ashley Sharmariton, Dale and Mark Shaw, Benjamin Sheldon, Kimberly and Raymond Silbar, Sisteria Simmons, Abiodu Smart, Anthony Smith, John Smith, Lynn and David Smith, Marcus Smith, Mel and Carl Smith, Ms. Marlene Smith, Peter Smith, Diane and Jeff Smowton, Janet Sohacki, Kathy and Victor Soler-Sala, Ms. Margaret Spencer, Ed Stamper, Elizabeth and Edward Stansel, Jerry Steckloff, Tammy and William Stephenson, Len Stepp, Marina and Frank Stevens, Nancy Stone, Sharon Storey and James Church, Judith Stoudemire, Kim and John Strachan, Kimber Strawbridge, Stephen Sullivan, Kenyon Sutton, Karen and Greg Swindell, Mary Taylor, Randy Taylor, Ron Taylor, James Terris, Katherine Thilges, Robert Thomas, Scott Thompson, James Thorne, Rebecca and David Todd, Mindy and Tom Tolle, Mary and Joel Toomey, Ardit Topi, Lashai Torres, Marsha and John Toth, Fred Trumpler, Robert Turner, Veronica Tutt, Tiffiney Tyson, Lisa Ullmann, Juan Vegega, Misty and Thomas Ventresca, Mary and Michael Verene, Debbie Verges and Steve Landoll, Theresa Viets, James Vivenzio, Cathy and Jim Voss, Mark Voykovic, Erika Waddell, Keith Wages, Katherine Wagner, David Wainscott, David Wakeman, Betsey and Philip Walker, Harrell Washington, Joseph Watford, John Watson, Eric Wayte, Lisa Weatherby, Christine Weber, Susan and Michael Wedner, Susanne Weisman, Karen Westall, Cynthia and Jay Westbrook, Mr. Scott Westerman, Kevin Wezniak, Leslie Wheeler, Kathy and Richard White, William Whitlock, Angie and Robert Widdows, Patrick Wild, Betty and Greg Williams, Jennifer and Rick Williams, Jesse Williams, John Williams, Kamaria Williams, Rocky L. Wilson, Wilson Dutra Innovation Law, John Winn, Mary Ann and Chester Witczak, Pamela Wolfe, Michael Wommack, Lynda L. Wood and Stephen P. Brakke, Amanda Woods, Robert Woods, Diane and Tom Wright, Christina and Vincent Wyatt, Cisaley Wyatt, The Wynn Family, Gabriel Yates, Mark Young

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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 Michael Greene Randi Guthard Katherine Hardwick

Peter Hargitai Peggy Holt Chad Labenz Missy Peters Fitzhugh Powell, Jr. Steven Rathel Jason Roth

Secretary P.C. Bryant Treasurer Don Cameron

Deborah Shapiro Bennie Shaw Steve Smith Troy Spurlin Ed White Austin Wynn

Honorary Board Members Irene Lazzara

Ivan Porter, MD

Bobby Martin

Steven Rathel

Lesley Roberts

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

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 Interim Marketing Director............................Shannon Greene Special Events Manager..........................Meredith Jespersen Membership and Data Manager........................Wendy Havens Programming Manager......................................Cindy Harmon Programming Manager, Theatreworks.................Jamie Kent Social Media Manager...........................................Britney Bean Graphic Designer...................................Morgan Gesell Mudryk Accounting Assistant.............................................Susan Shaw Marketing Assistant.............................................Katie Komarek

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, Tanner Best

Ticket Office Director of Ticketing......................................Bethany Atwell Assistant Box Office Manager....................Hannah Reichart Representatives: Bernadette Gordon, Gail Cole, JoAnn

Grant, Katy Ward, Adam Hill, Miles Para, Lydel Matthews, Jess Tuck, Janet Tomas, JB Costello, Steve Yencho, Alex Baker, Kristine Plotkin and Michelle Robinson

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............................................Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC 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.