Your
2024/25 SEASON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Steve Sigel
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lynda B. Smith, PhD President Psychologist
RADM John B. Padgett, III Vice President USN (Ret)
Karen J. Ricciardi Secretary Ricciardi & Associates
Mark Woods Treasurer M&T Bank
Anthony Cronin
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union (Ret)
Anthony Davidowitz Attorney/Consultant
John Devine Speedcraft Volkswagon
Dr. Amy Donahue US Coast Guard Academy
Tolulope Fayanjoula General Dynamics/Electric Boat
David Gellar
Don Gibson Pfizer (Ret)
Ken Kitchings Old Lyme Inn/Side Door Jazz Club
Linda Mariani Mariani Reck Lane LLC
Paul Mayer DATTCO, Inc.
Stephanie McKeon Joshua Worldwide Limousine
Phil Michalowski City Planning Consultant (Ret)
Mark R. Oefinger Town of Groton (Ret)
Gregory Roth Educator
Dr. Lynda B. Smith Psychologist
Patricia Todd Blu-Prints Unlimited, Inc.
Welcome to the Garde Arts Center, winner of the 2022 Outstanding Historic Theatre in America award from the League of Historic American Theatres.
Since the community nonprofit took ownership in 1985 of the 1440-seat Garde Theater movie palace (now two years shy of its 100th Anniversary) and restored its original Moroccan interior, the Garde has grown to encompass expanded lobbies, a 100-seat Oasis Room, and an entire “arts block” of adjacent historic buildings becoming a true home for the performing arts for Southeastern Connecticut.
We hope you will enjoy the intimacy, beauty, comfort, and production quality of our theater and the pride we take in our community, every performer, and each individual patron we serve.
Every live performance, movie, public gathering, or private event is an opportunity to fulfill our mission to connect and energize all communities in our region and beyond.
During this season we will begin to address historic operational and facility challenges. We will be making improvements to our backstage facilities, including new truck lanes and a loading dock, purchasing a new sound system, and beginning renovations on a new event and rehearsal space.
In the months ahead, the community will be asked to support a new Campaign for the Next Century that will improve safety, accessibility, and frequency of use for the Garde stage, provide additional community space, and help support our programs and services as we approach the Centennial of the Garde in 2026.
We hope your presence and support this year will help prepare the Garde for a new century of service.
Your tax-deductible support and participation are always welcome. Thank you again for joining us at your home for the performing arts.
Lynda B. Smith, PhD Steve Sigel
The Garde Arts Center is a not-for-profit community organization established in 1985 to restore and operate the historic Garde Theatre and adjacent buildings in New London as a major performing arts and education center for Southeastern Connecticut.
The Garde Arts Center is a member of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP), League of Historic American Theaters (LHAT), CT Arts Alliance, the Southeastern CT Cultural Alliance, and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT.
STEVEN SIGEL has served as Executive Director of the Garde Arts Center since April 1988.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Mr. Sigel’s career in theatre was influenced by his father who founded Maryland’s first professional theatre, Center Stage. An accomplished violinist, he studied at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, performed with the Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra, and studied acting at the Sonia Moore Studio, Jean Shelton Studio, and Boston University’s School of Fine Arts. A graduate from BU with a BA in Psychology, he worked as a community organizer in Jamaica Plain (MA) and San Francisco, before becoming the General Manager of the One Act Theatre Company of San Francisco. His musical scores and direction at the One Act Theatre and for the Berkeley Shakespeare Festival won awards from the Bay Area Drama Critic’s Circle and the Hollywood Dramalogue Magazine.
Before moving to New London, Mr. Sigel served as Director of Public Relations for the School of Creative Arts at San Francisco State University, and Managing Director of the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Mr. Sigel has produced the Governor’s CT Arts Awards, and was awarded an arts administration fellowship by the Connecticut Commission on Culture. He is a board member of the CT Arts Alliance, a founding board member of the Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition, and has also served on various regional and New London civic organizations. His honors include the New London Landmarks Preservation Award, the OIC Community Champion Award, and with Jeanne Sigel, the Garde’s Development & Community Outreach Director, the New London Kiwanis Lifetime of Community Service Award, and the William Crawford Distinguished Service Award by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut.
Residents of New London, he and his wife Jeanne have three accomplished daughters who have gifted them with three grandsons, three granddaughters, and two grand dogs.
Photo: Eastern Connecticut Ballet, courtesy of The Day Publishing Co.
Four live performing arts events specifically designed for students from K-12!
ORIGIN - FILM
FEB 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Origin is a 2023 American biographical drama film based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson as she writes the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Wilkerson travels throughout Germany, India, and the United States to research the caste systems in each country’s history. (PG-13)
DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!
MAY 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM
STOMP - OFFICIAL BROADWAY TOUR
APRIL 1, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more fill the stage with energizing beats: the inventive show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended in one electrifying rhythm. (All Ages)
Curriculum-Based Professional Theater and Arts Garde Arts Center | 325 State Street | New London, CT | Find us on @gardeartscenter
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books. (K-5)
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
JUNE 2 & 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. (K-5)
PACE Collaborators: Passport To Literacy
New London Youth Affairs Employment & Training
HIP HOP w/Frank Colmenares • Writer’s Block YEP! ( Youth Engagement Program) Hispanic Alliance • Pattagansett Art Center Partners • Arts • Community • Education
PACE Scholarships available please contact Jeanne Sigel 860-961-4106, jsigel@gardearts.org
TWO PERFORMANCES!
Yoga Basics
Tuesdays 9:00-10:15AM & Thursdays 5:30-6:30PM
Intermediate Yoga
Saturdays 8:30-9:45AM
MAY 17, 1923
Williams’ estate sold by William Williams to J.P.T. Armstrong, Frederick Mercer and Theodore Bodenwein
SEPT. 1926
Garde Theater opens with film The Marriage Clause starring Francis X. Bushman and Billie Dove
AUG. 1925
Walter S. Garde purchases theater lots
SEPT. 1925
Arthur S. Friend, theatrical attorney, acquires Garde holdings
MAY 28, 1993
Adjacent Meridian and Mercer Buildings purchased by GAC
FEB. 1995
OCT 1996
Groundbreaking Ceremony for renovations
APRIL 1998
Campaign for the Garde 2000 to restore theater and expand lobbies launched
Bob Dylan sells out two performances
OCT. 16, 1998
New lobbies completed
FEB. 1953
Garde presents touring production of stage play Tobacco Road
AUG. 1929
Warner Brothers purchases building for $1,000,000
1977 Movie theater closes
OCT. 1964
Televised showing of Liston-Clay fight
OCT. 16, 1999
Grand Opening of the Restored Auditorium
2008
Oasis Room opens as concert hall
2006 CATS sets box office record
OF THE GARDE
NOV. 20, 1985
Non-profit Garde Arts Center founded Aug. 5 and purchases Garde
1978
Robertson Paper Box Company purchases property from RKOStanley-Warner
1987
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra moves to Garde
1988
Steve Sigel becomes first Managing Director; Chinese Magic Revue first GAC presented event
SEPT. 1989
2015
Movie premiere of Wally Lamb’s Wishin’ & Hopin’ sells out two screenings
2014
New state-of-the-art digital cinema and surround system installed
JUNE 1990
New Theater HVA unit installed
Marvin Hamlisch kicks off first subscription season
OCT. 1989
Violin Virtuoso Itzhak Perlman preforms with symphony
JUNE 2017
Comedian Kevin Hart sells out in 14 hours;
SEPT. 2017
New theater & lobby HVAC systems installed
2016 Garde Theater celebrates 90th Anniversary; Garde Theater featured in Wally Lamb’s novel I’ll Take You There and Ghost Hunter’s TV Show.
2018
2019 Replaced 1926 Fire Curtain
2022
Sold out Movie Premiere of Little Pink House
MAY 1992
The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas
2024
City of New London changes Governor Winthrop Blvd to accommodate Garde loading dock
League of Historic Theaters Award
Outstanding Theater of America
Your regional non-profit center for the performing arts, film & education Fri, Apr 18, 2025 | 8:00 pm
From the moment the lights fade to darkness, you are transported into another world…another dimension, where the music moves you and the visuals are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Welcome to the world of iLuminate. Named “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent, the brilliant cast of the country’s top dancers and choreographers, along with energetic music, creates a mind-blowing, multi-sensory live show experience. Founded by dancer and software engineer Miral Kotb, iLuminate boasts customized LED suits with wireless lighting programs that create extraordinary lighting effects that move along with each of the phenomenally choreographed dance moves. As the show progresses, each scene creates a new “room” inside “Club iLuminate” where an exhilarating blend of music, dance, illusion, technology and comedy comes to life for an experience that’s sure to be the most fun you’ll ever have in the dark.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER/CREATOR: Miral Kotb
Miral Kotb is a prolific entrepreneur in the fields of technology development and the performing arts. In 2009, she combined her passion for dance and technology to create iLuminate, the world’s first light dance technology company.
As a software designer, Miral has programmed iLuminate’s patented technology for major entertainment acts, including Grammy award-winning superstars Christina Aguilera, The Black Eyed Peas, and Death Cab For Cutie, among others. Her technology has been featured on Dancing with the Stars, The American Music Awards, X Factor, Mira Quien Baila, MTV’s Video Music Awards, Nickelodeon’s HALO Awards, and the BET Awards, to name a few.
Miral is passionate about empowering young people to pursue opportunities in STEM/STEAM. She has become a highly in-demand keynote speaker at many of the world’s largest tech gatherings and conference.
A two-time cancer survivor, Miral has overcome extreme obstacles both personally and within the ever-changing world of technology. Through it all, she believes in being true to herself, and encouraging others to do the same.
ALICIA SLOUFFMAN
DANCE CAPTAIN, CANCAN
Alicia grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio where she trained extensively in many styles of dance. Alicia traveled as a faculty assistant with BellaMoxi for two years, which granted her the opportunity to work with many award winning teachers and artists. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati where she was a proud member of the Dance Team for four years, serving as Captain her senior year. During her recent residency in New York City Alicia performed in the Jason Williams Experience show at the Alvin Ailey Theatre. When Alicia is not dancing herself, she works full time as a choreographer for studios and dance teams across the country. Alicia is continuing her dance and choreography education in New York City. She wants to give a special shoutout to her family for their love and support! Alicia is excited to be a part of her second tour with iLuminate!
ANGEL SPENCER
DJ L-BOOGIE
Angel Spencer is from Los Angeles, CA. Angel started dancing at the age of 3 but she likes to say she “came out of the womb dancing.” She trained in Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz & Tap. Having homeschooled since the 7th grade, she has performed for school tours and singing with the group Artistri through her senior year of high school. After graduating high school, Angel has been selected to assist many industry choreographers and has performed with artists including Kool & the gang, Morris Day, Lil’ Kim, Too Short, Rolling Loud. When Angel is not performing herself, she works as a Choreographer, Creative Director and Teacher for artists of all ages. Angel is studying psychology, to begin her mentorship for creative male mental health and plans to open her own dance studio in 2027.
CHRIS MANGUAL SAX
Born and raised in the heart of New York City, Chris Mangual has been pursuing a career in dance since the age of 7. From humble beginnings of local talent shows and dance competitions, Chris went on to perform and choreograph for the Brooklyn Nets NBA team. Chris has been featured in the blockbuster hit “In the Heights”, based on the Tony award winning Broadway musical. Sharing his passion and love for dance, he gives back to the community by teaching and mentoring young aspiring dancers. Chris’s dynamic personality and compelling stage presence welcomes you to the iLuminate tour.
GAGE JAEGER JOHNSON
COP
Gage Jaeger Johnson was born in Utah and has lived in Las Vegas since the age of 6. He started dancing when he first entered high school, where he also participated in football, track, and student council for four years. After graduation, he continued his dance journey at UNLV, joining the Rebel Girls & Company and found a love for music production and mixing. After completing his degree in Journalism, he joined the opening cast at Cirque Du Soleil’s Mad Apple as a dancer and later transitioned into the role of Acrobatic Dunker.
JABARI JONES
MJ / WONKA
Jabari “Solo” Jones is a Detroit, MI native who began dancing at the age of 8, inspired by recording artist Usher’s “You Don’t Have To Call” music video. A self taught dancer, his first ever taste of performing was dancing in the 79th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Jabari’s dance credits include work with artists such as Missy Elliot, Mario, Lil Baby, 2 Chainz, E-40, and more. Jabari’s acting credits include: College Boyfriends, Mooz-Lum, Will Packer’s Bigger, Nick Cannon’s WildNOut, BET’s American Soul, and Sophia Nahli Allison’s Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground. Jabari loves performing no matter the platform and can’t wait to rock the stage for y’all tonight!
Your regional non-profit center for the performing arts, film & education
JACKSON ROLOFF-HAFENBREADL
JAZZ 2
Jackson Roloff-Hafenbreadl has been dancing since the age of 2. He specializes in many styles of dance including Ballroom, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary. He has trained at Stars Dance Company under the guidance of Angel Armas, and So You Think You Can Dance contestants/winners including Victor Smalley, Logan Hernandez, and Ricky Ubeda, and has assisted choreographers such as: Travis Wall, Talia Favia, Chaz Buzan, and Al Blackstone. Jackson has previously worked as a professional dancer with the New Jersey Ballet. Back on stage for his third tour with the company, Jackson is honored and grateful to be a part of the iLuminate cast and cannot wait to share his talents and passions with you all tonight!
KAI JOHNSON HOUSHEAD
Kai Johnson has been dancing for the past 10 years, specializing in Hip Hop and freestyling. Coming from a military family, he had the opportunity to travel and live in many places throughout the United States, and even spent a few years living overseas in Japan. Kai’s credits include work with artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Steve Aoki/Nicky Jam, and KANGDANIEL. Kai is beyond excited to be apart of the iLuminate Spring Tour 2025 and hopes you all enjoy the show!
MARIA ROSENBERG STARLIGHT
Originally from Pittsburgh, PA Maria Rosenberg has been dancing since the age of 2. Training in classical and commercial styles, she received numerous accolades including assisting leading industry choreographers, being a part of Velocity Dance Convention’s company MVA(+), and a national college scholarship recipient at NYCDA. Maria started her collegiate journey at USC’s Glorya Kaufman School of Dance and continued on to graduate from the University of Arizona with her BFA in Dance. After college, Maria started dancing for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for 2 years. While abroad, she broadened her repertoire by performing as an aerialist and aqua dancer. To kick off 2025, Maria made the cross country move to Las Vegas where she performed in Las Vegas’s Carnival: Choreographer’s Ball. Additionally, Maria is a certified Pilates Instructor and teaches at numerous renowned studios in Vegas. Maria is so excited to light up the stage and share her sparkle as “Starlight” to audiences across the country!
MARIELLE STANDRIDGE
JAZZ 1
Marielle Standridge is originally from Dallas, Texas and moved to Los Angeles after graduating high school in 2019. Recently seen in Las Vegas as a part of the original cast in Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas. She has been dancing since she was 2 years old and has always been very passionate about art. Love to my family and my kitties! Instagram: @marielle.standridge
DEVAN KELTY
LEAD TECHNICIAN (TOURING CREW)
Devan Kelty is a Louisville, KY native who currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. He is very excited to return to touring with iLuminate. He’s also toured the world with groups like The Acting Company, Celtic Angels, RWS, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and The Aluminum Show. Many thanks to all those who supported and encouraged him along the way.
RYAN KRAUZA
2ND TECH (TOURING CREW)
Ryan is a touring stage technician who has worked for acts across the likes of Disney on Ice, 50 Cent, Sofi Tukker, and Fall Out Boy. He originally wanted to be a Forensic Scientist to help solve crimes for people in his community, but he found work in a showroom to help pay for college. From then on, he decided to continue working in the live arts through finding passion and working with such dedicated and talented individuals. He also loves to dance (not very well), but mixing it with STEM and lights is what called him to iLuminate.
Big Ideas Start Here
The Garde Arts Center
As the Region’s non-profit center for the performing arts, The Garde relies on the generous tax-deductible support of businesses, foundations, and, most importantly, INDIVIDUALS like you to raise 40% of our operating budget annually.
PATRON ($35-59)
Advance email notice of new events
SPONSOR ($60-99)
Patron benefits plus: Recognition in the Digital Season Playbill
BENEFACTOR ($100-249)
Sponsor benefits plus: Advance ticket purchase period
PRODUCER ($250-499)
Benefactor benefits plus: Pre-show receptions at selected events Free ticket exchange privileges, Two discount coupons
STAR ($500-999)
Producer benefits plus: Complimentary guest pass and concession coupons Behind the scenes tour of the Garde*
ANGEL ($1,000+)
Star benefits plus: Access to house seats*
Lobby rental discounts
Special invitation to President’s Dinner
GARDIAN ANGEL ($2,500+)
Angel benefits plus: Use of Garde marquee once per season* Free use of Moroccan Room once per season*
Meet-the-artist invitation*, Ticket concierge service*
* Some restrictions apply
GARDE ARTS CENTER STAFF
Executive Director Steve Sigel
Managing Director Jennifer Zembruski
Development & Community Outreach Director Jeanne Sigel
Playbill & Graphics
Marketing Support
Rita Rivera
RetroLive, Nick Sardis
Summer on Stage Coordinators Karyn and Bryan Dawidowicz
Finance Director Mike Thurz
Accounting Manager Linda Kaminski
Accounts Payable/Event Contracts Jeanne Seney
Ticketing Services Manager
Box Office Representatives
Heather Flynn
Sara Florek, Joe Matovic, Scott Page, Sarah Smigal, Molly Ziegler
Technical Director Wesley Reilly
House Manager
Administrative Assistant/House Manager
Ronnie McKenzie
Melanie McGeary
Hospitality Coordinator Charlotte Fields
Facility & Building Services Matt Potter
Lead Concessionaire
Concessionaires
Melissa Cavanaugh
Cara Fahy, Emily Klapik, Kristin Gates, Melinda Forde, Sandy Swider
Susan Purtill, Michele Boles, Rose Rosado
FOH Services Alexis Harwell, Marcia Tracy
Theater Consultant Martin Vinik, Planning for the Arts
Stage Technology Consultant ......................................................................... Port Lighting Systems
Digital Cinema Maintenance ................................................................................. Jonathan Bartow
Architectural Planning ...................................................................... Silver Petrucelli and Associates
Photography Tom Bombria, LaChaleArts, John Mrakovich
Information Technology Dynamic Alliance
Auditor Stacey Gualtieri, Doherty Beals, and Banks
Financial Advisor Kevin Nichols, The Centre Harbour Group
Counsel Conway Londregan Sheehan Monaco
Resident Authors Wally Lamb, Jeff Benedict
CONTACT US
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
325 State Street, New London, CT 06320
860-444-6766 • fax: 860-447-0503 info@gardearts.org
860-444-4430 • fax: 860-447-0503 e-mail: jsigel@gardearts.org
860-444-7373 ext. 1 • fax: 860-701-0189 boxoffice@gardearts.org • gardearts.org
FRIENDS OF THE GARDE
The Garde Arts Center gratefully acknowledges the contributions from the following individuals and organizations between 8/1/23 to 3/19/24.
FOUNDERS CIRCLE
Anonoymous Anonymous
Aquarion Water Company
Breezeline
($25,000)
City of New London CL&P
Eversource
State of Connecticut
CAMPAIGN FOR THE NEXT CENTURY
CT Department of Economic and Community Development
City of New London
Joe and Nicole Grillo
George and Anna Shaw
Jean Wiseman
Betty and Bruce Cole
Chelsea Groton Bank
Jon and Hilary Hendel
Susan W Hendricks
Dominion Energy
Stephen and Susan Forbes
Martin and Anne Glavan
Paul and Paula Picken
Daneen and Greg Roth
Attorneys Linda Mariani & David Neusner
Jewett City Savings Bank
Linda Mariani & David Neusner
Marks Family Foundation
The Alice Shirley-Powers Trust GOLD CIRCLE ($10,000 - $24,999)
The Superior Group
GARDIAN ANGEL ($2,500 - $9,999)
Lloyd Beachy
Carol Curland
Kim Curtin
Mildred E. Devine
The Leiser Family Foundation
M&T Charitable Foundation
Linda and Reid MacCluggage
Pamela Akins and Barry Levinson
Mr and Mrs Amdur
John Bysko Associates
Shari and Michael Cantor
Monica Colaluca Burnett
Anthony Cronin
Scott Damask
Steven and Debra Daren
Anthony Davidowitz
Colleen Devine, LMFT LLC
John Devine
Philip Michalowski Jr.
Sally & Bob Myers
The Ohnell Family Foundation
John Oliva
Daneen and Greg Roth
Ana & Jeffery Schneider
James and Penelope Sherrard
ANGEL ($1,000 - $2,499)
Amy and Tim Donahue
The Doogood Foundation
Anthony and Elizabeth Enders
Jerome and Christine Fischer
Stephen and Susan Forbes
Daniel and Heather Gaccione
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Robert & Lois Geary
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JMZ Charitable Foundation
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The J. M. Kaplan Fund, Inc.
Dr. Robert A. Linden and Family
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Annie & Eric McGuire
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ANGEL
($1,000 - $2,499)
Thomas and Pamela Moriarty
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Yankee Remodeler
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Hayford
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PRODUCER ($250+)
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BENEFACTOR ($100+)
Don & Susan Cash
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Judith Clock
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Dave Confer
Bob and Linda Congdon
Kevin and Margie Conway
Richard & Helena Corona
John & Doris Cory
Emmet L and Margaret F Cosgrove
Danielle Costa, Chris Duby
Robert and Melody Costello
Jacquie Cotrufo
Bob and Cindy Craft
Jeffery Dubins & Sandra Crawford
Jak and David Cruthers
Arline and Jeff Culp
Neal and Kelly Curland
Tim Curtin
Miss Heather Klapik
Larry and Eileen Dallas
Kirk & Dianne Daniels
Bruce Darling
Alison Davenport
Karen and Doug Davies
Juan Davila
Walther & Rachel Deane
Jennifer DeFlora
Rodney & Heather Denman
Maddy & Fran DePeter
Laurie and John Deredita
Dr. Paul and Dianne Deutsch
Barry Neistat & Sue Devlin
Christopher Devlin-Brown
Jonh Dixon
Barbara Dixon and Donald McKay
Karen and Michael Doherty
Peter Doherty
Marialina Dominguez
Julie Donovan
James and Patricia Doran
Kevin Doyle
Debra & Andrew Drakos
Caroline Driscoll
Dr & Mrs Bruce Elliott
Deb Mearman and Dan Epstein
Gregory and Louise Esposito
Elenore Z Fagan
Ellen & Alex Falbowski
Carissa Falconi and Shaun Birdseye
Craig and Sara Fanning
Honore Feeney
Lisa Feltes
Deborah Ferguson and John McTurk
Kevin Ferry
Steven and Linda Fish
Tim Fitzpatrick
Christina, Eric, Charlie, and Jane Fleury
John and Karen Foley
Kenneth Fontaine
John Foster MD and Cheryl Bunker MD
Pamela J. Kilbey-Fox and Arthur G. Fox
Richard and Delia Foye
Robin Franklin
Richard A. and Maureen M. Fraser
Honore Feeney
David Frusciante
Michael Gabriele
Gary & Linda Gastiger
Laura Galgowski and Kevin Murphy
Miriam Gardner-Frum
Peter and Judy Georg
Katy, Ford Gerritt
Ruth R Gilbert
Kathleen Gilbride
Brian and Sherri Gill
Marcia & Todd Gipstein
Richard and Myra Gipstein
Michael and Elizabeth Glynn
Sue & Bob Gnida
Pamela & Glenn Gordinier
Kathryn Greene
Robert and Ellin Grenger
Richard and Heather Grigsby
Gail Grillo
Art and Alison Grondine
John & Alice Groton
Bradley Guarino and Phred Mileski
Alexander Haff
Danny and Maria Hammons
Michael and Nancy Handler
Chap Hanley
Scott & Veronica Harris
Stacy Harrison
Larry and Heather Hayden
Marjorie E Heap
Edward and Joan Heffernan
Elizabeth A Helbig
Gerhard and Antoinette Hennig
Martha Hinchey
Mac McMahon and Diane Hitchcock
Tamara Hochman
Gerald E and Margaret C Holmberg
Tabitha Hubbling
Mark Hunter
Jennifer Huoppi
Aaron, Samantha, and Miriam Ide
Helen A Jankoski
Rebecca Jenkins
Harrison L Jewett
Mark Johnson
Larry Jones
Harriet Juli
Barbara Kaplowe
Gerry and Hali Keeler
Pam & Jon Kelley
Quinn Kelly
Susan Kelly & Marc Ferace
Richard & Teal King
Dorothy and John Kopchik
Imelda Koptonak
Richard Korsmeyer
Eileen Koster
Rick Koster
Kathryn Kraft and Scott Wardwell
FRIENDS OF THE GARDE
Paul A. Kramm, Maritza Cartagena
Henry and Pamela Kydd
Anne and Trip Kyle
Doug Lajoie
Edward and Jill Lamoureux
Elyse Landesberg
Bryan & Karen Lantrip
Robin A and Robert H Laudette Jr
Henry and Maura Laudone
Fredric and Elizabeth Lebel
Bonnie and Joseph Legg
Peter and Jane Leibert
Sandra Lemire
David Lemont
George and Shirley Leveille
Patti Linder
Mary Lipinsky
Jim & Lynn Londregan
Barbara Lopardo
Cindy Lotring
J Richard Ludgin and Cynthia Austin Ludgin
Beth Lyon
David Madacsi
Joseph & Mary Madaus
Bill and Cindy Mageski
Dr and Mrs Kieran Mahan
Thomas & Kelly Maher
Mark & Pat Maillett
Frank W and Pamela Maletz MD, FACS
Kelly Mallon
Ellen & Mark Maloney
Robert Marikle
Janet M Marolda
John Wood and Lynn Martell
Robert Martineau
Debra L. Matthews
Francis Mattison
Bill & Nancy Mattson
Stephen P and Wendy McAuley
Jeffrey Andersen and Maureen McCabe
Matt McCauley
Dr. Karen McDaniel
BENEFACTOR ($100+)
Georgiana McGlinchey
Sean & Susan McGuckin
Mark McGuiness
Ellen & James McGuire
Robert and Roberta I McLaughlin
Tom & Nancy McLoughlin
Paul and Diana McMasters
Kenneth & Anne
Phyllis Meyer
Mark and Mary Michaud
Stephanie and Will Mickle
Gerald and Kathryn Miller
Sam & Mary Mirabito
Jeannie Mitchell
Peter Mohrer
Linda Ann Morales
Philip J Morgan
Biddle and JoAnn Morris
Karen Mullins
Susan H Munger
Karen Myers-Sarnoski
Candace & Keith Neilson
Elizabeth Newton
Cindy Nutt
David Oat
Theresa M Oatley
Paul Ashton and Susan Oldershaw
Thomas and Marie Olson
Timothy H Olson
Eileen & Ken O’Pasek
Demetrios and Lana Orphanides
Margaret and Jack Ostroff
Ned Hammond & Nancy O’Sullivan
Cynthia Palmer
Ray & Ashley Parker
Peter D Paro
Rosemarie and Michael Payne
Patricia and Dennis Pearce
Robert & Shalin Peck
Roberta and Samuel Peck
Edward R Pellegri Jr
Annah and Jack Perch
Jose Pereira, Veronica Lugo
Laura & Mike Perry
Ed & Nancy Pistel
Susan Pochal
Michael & Rachel Popkowski
April J Posson
Carol Powell
Jane W Price
Wes Pulver
Anthony J. Quatroche CDR (USN,RET)
Susan Raible Birch
George & Pearl Rathburn
Pat and Nancy Renna
Bob and Ann Ricca
Michael Riggio
Carin and Stein Roaldset
Peter and Kathy Roberts
Maureen Robertson
Mary Ann Root
Ali Rosenblatt
Mark and Alexandra Rosenthal
Bob & Nita Ross
Rona & Martin Rutchik
Norman & Deborah Rutty
Sarah Ryan
Mark & Kelly Ryan
Barbara Sahagan
Josh and Cathy Saiff
Robert G Salmonsen
Emily and Justin Scace
James and Elizabeth Scarritt
Dylan Schlender
Roger Kuhns and Anne Schmidt
Myrna R Schwartz
Conrad Seifert
Dana S. Semeraro
Christine Eskilson and Russell Sergeant
Randi and Stephen Setterlund
Sandra Sharr & Marc Fishbone
Peggy and Tony Sheridan
Marian Shilstone
Shirley Sholes and Alan W Sholes
John and Robin M Silsby
Paul W Silverio
Shelley and Bob Sinclair
Dawna Sirard
FRIENDS OF THE GARDE
BENEFACTOR ($100+)
Richard and Margaret P Sise
Joseph W. Smith
A C Smith-Carolan and Paul Carolan
Patrick Smith
Janet and Kevin Soboleski
Joseph Somers
Douglas Spaeth
The Spillane Family
Judy and Bob Spitz
Garrett Starasinic and Kyle Starasinic
Jamie & John Stavropoulos
Samuel H. Stein and Sema Stein
Sara and Randy Stevens
James Streeter
Shannon Stuart
Leslie N Suarez
Derek & Jen Sulliman
Edward Sullivan
Survival Solutions
Diane, Rob, Lydia, Vincent, Bob and
Jane Swan
Verna Swann
Steven Sweeney
John W Sweney
Scott & Margie Sydney
Heather Asch
Susanne Badgett
Judith Beisler
Lisa Betts
Elizabeth Brewster
Kathy Calnen and Michael McKinley
Karen and Michael Doherty
Julie Donovan
Gregory and Louise Esposito
Craig and Sara Fanning
Christina, Eric, Charlie, and Jane Fleury
Robin Franklin
Michael Gabriele
Miriam Gardner-Frum
Craig and Pamela Sylvia
Eva Szigeti
Irene Tan
John and Jacqueline Tedeschi
Mark Thiede
Barbara Timken
Mary Timpano
Alan and Skyren Todd
Nancy Travers
Dawn Trombley
Sherry Turner
Sloan Tyler and Jim McCauley
Katie Van Dyke
Victor and Virginia Vesnaver
Linda Vogel
Philip C Volk
Laurie Walker and C. Michael Walker
Joyce W. Wallace
Robin W and Judy Waller
The Warburg Pincus Foundation
Sue Ward and Keith Thomas
Steven and Carol Watson
Dana Wehking
Nathan and Shelley Weiss
Mickey and Irene Weiss
SPONSOR ($60+)
Alexander Haff
Mac McMahon and Diane Hitchcock
Tamara Hochman
Larry Jones
Peter and Jane Leibert
Sandra Lemire
Robert Martineau
Georgiana McGlinchey
Karen Mullins
Karen Myers-Sarnoski
Kenneth and Eileen O’Pasek
Annah and Jack Perch
April J Posson
George & Pearl Rathburn
Michael Riggio
Don and Suzan Weller
Amy Wen-McGovern
Karen Westerberg
Mary G White
Karin Forde Whittemore and Peter Kepple
John and Kay Whritner
Troy Williams
Gayle Wilson
Katherine Brighty and Wendell Windisch
Thomas & Andrea Wing
Zack Witzel
Laurie & James Wolfley
M. Wood
Janet Woronick
Kathe and George Yost
Joan Rice Youngs
G Thomas Couser and Barbara Zabel
Marie Elena Zampini
Paul and Jen Zemienieski
Christopher Zendan
Gerasimos Zervos, MD
Fred & Pat Ziegler
Darlene Ziobron
Maureen Robertson
Mark and Alexandra Rosenthal
Dylan Schlender
Marian Shilstone
Samuel H. Stein and Sema Stein
Shannon Stuart
Survival Solutions
Verna Swann
Dawn Jalet Trombley
Victor and Virginia Vesnaver
Linda Vogel
Robin W and Judy Waller
Amy Wen-McGovern
Zack Witzel
Marie Elena Zampini
40" Color Copies
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Trade Show Displays
Vehicle & Boat Lettering
Vehicle Wraps
Business Cards
Letterhead • Envelopes
Brochures • Postcards
Lawn Signs
Real Estate Signs
Political Signs
Boat Lettering
Large Format B&W
Reprographics
Scanning • Plotting
Quick Printing
Color & B&W Copies
Graphic & Logo Design
Promotional Products
Mounting • Laminating
PATRON INFORMATION
FREE PARKING
On street parking after 5pm and on weekends (please notice No Parking Signs) and behind Superior Court Building - located off Cottage Street.
PAID PRIVATE PARKING
Cornish Parking Garage: Located just a block away behind the Garde Arts Center on Governor Winthrop Blvd. Fully automated and operational 24 hours a day. Rates vary.
Water Street Garage: 160 Water Street (opposite Amtrak Station) Fully automated and operational 24 hours a day.
RESTROOMS
Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located in both the Main Lobby and the Upper Lobby.
SPECIAL NEEDS
First and second levels are accessible by elevator Please note there are stairs to balcony and loge seating. Wheelchair locations are available in the rear orchestra. Please indicate your needs when purchasing tickets.
The Sennheiser Listening System provides amplified sound through headphones available free of charge with a deposit of credit card or driver’s license. For special needs and questions, call the Garde Box Office at (860) 444-7373 extension 1.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The use of recording equipment or the taking of photographs in the theatre during the performance is strictly forbidden. Smoking and vaping is not permitted inside the Garde Arts Center. Red signs located above the exits indicate emergency fire exits. For your safety, please check the location of the exit nearest your seat. In the event of a fire or other emergency, please walk to that exit.
LATE ARRIVALS
If you arrive late for a performance, you will be seated at the discretion of the management. Your fellow patrons appreciate your cooperation.
TICKET INFORMATION
Box Office hours are from 10 am until 5 pm Monday through Friday. Box Office opens 2 hours prior to performance times and remains open through intermission.
Box Office: (860) 444-7373 extension 1
Fax: (860) 701-0189
E-mail: boxoffice@gardearts.org
Online Tickets: gardearts.org
WEBSITE
For current schedules and information or to purchase tickets on-line, visit our website at gardearts.org.
EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS
Ticket exchanges are subject to a $5 per ticket fee with a maximum of $20. Some restrictions apply. Exchange fees are waived for subscribers with minimum 48 hours advance notice. Ticket refunds are not available.
DIRECTIONS
From Hartford/Colchester
Rt. 2, Rt. 11, Rt. 85 and down Broad Street, across Huntington St. onto Gov. Winthrop Blvd. or State Street.
From I-95 Northbound
Exit 83, and down Huntington St., left onto State St.
From I-95 Southbound
Exit 84 South, and down Eugene O’Neill Dr., turn right onto Gov. Winthrop Blvd. or State St.
Photo: Tom Bombria
Photo: Tom Bombria