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2023/24 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
Guy Blackburn Millstone Nuclear Power Station
Anthony Cronin Charter Oak Federal Credit Union (Ret)
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 Marketing and Development 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.
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April 26 & 27, 2024
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PERFORMANCE SERIES
Five live performing arts events specifically designed for students from Pre-K to 5th Grade
DOT DOT DOT: A NEW MUSICAL
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024 | 10 AM
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 | 10 AM
ROSIE REVERE ENGINEER & FRIENDS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024 | 10 AM
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024 | 10 AM
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024 | 10 AM
Reiki is the universal life force energy that flows through each and every one of us.
Our “ki” or energy, should be strong and flowing freely. If that energy becomes weak, or if our flow is blocked, we can experience emotional and/or physical imbalance.
As
and am honored to help others along their healing journey.
Are
CHRONOLOGY
(May 17)
Williams’ estate sold by William Williams to J.P.T. Armstrong, Frederick Mercer and Theodore Bodenwein 1923
1925 (August)
(September 22)
Garde Theater opens with film The Marriage Clause starring Francis X. Bushman and Billie Dove 1926
Walter S. Garde purchases theater lots (September 28)
Arthur S. Friend, theatrical attorney, acquires Garde holdings
(February)
Garde presents touring production of stage play Tobacco Road 1953
1929 (August)
Warner Brothers purchases building for $1,000,000
Movie theater closes 1977
1964 (October)
Televised showing of Liston-Clay fight
(May 28)
Adjacent Meridian and Mercer Buildings purchased by GAC 1993
(Oct. 20)
Groundbreaking Ceremony for renovations 1996
1995 (Feb.) Campaign for the Garde 2000 to restore theater and expand lobbies
(Oct. 16) Grand Opening of the Restored Auditorium 1999
1998 (April)
Bob Dylan sells out two performances (Oct. 16) New lobbies completed
Oasis Room opens as concert hall 2008
2006 CATS sets box office record
OF THE GARDE
Non-profit Garde Arts Center founded August 5 and purchases Garde (November 20) 1985
1978 Robertson Paper Box Company purchases property from RKOStanley-Warner
Steve Sigel becomes first Managing Director; Chinese Magic Revue first GAC presented event 1988
1987
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra moves to Garde
Movie premiere of Wally Lamb’s Wishin’ & Hopin’ sells out two screenings 2015
2014
New state-of-the-art digital cinema and surround system installed
(June)
(June)
New Theater HVA unit installed 1990
1989 (Sept.)
Marvin Hamlisch kicks off first subscription season (Oct.)
Violin Virtuoso Itzhak Perlman preforms with symphony
1992
(May 12)
The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas
Comedian Kevin Hart sells out in 14 hours; (September)
New theater & lobby HVAC systems installed 2017
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.
Replaced 1926 Fire Curtain 2019
2018
Sold out Movie Premiere of Little Pink House
2022 League of Historic Theaters Award Outstanding Theater of America
2023-24
Sponsors
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Welcome to New London, Blippi! Welcome
Blippi inspires curiosity in preschoolers around the world by creating content and experiences that are relatable, accessible and make learning fun. So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So, get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party!
Blippi has become a worldwide sensation with more than one billion monthly views across platforms including Netflix, HBO Max, Cartoonito, Sky, Amazon and YouTube and millions of fans around the world. The franchise has expanded rapidly since it was acquired by Moonbug Entertainment in 2020. Blippi is available in more than 20 languages, including American Sign Language, and is distributed by more than 30 global broadcast and streaming partners. Blippi’s buddies Meekah and Juca have spun off into their own shows and Blippi lives off the screen as well with sold-out live events, popular music tracks, and in-demand toys available at all major retailers.
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour kicked off in early 2023, with a successful spring run in North America that saw more than 165,000 tickets sold across 90 cities with multiple sold-out performances before entertaining UK audiences through Summer 2023. Continuing to travel North America throughout 2023 and into 2024, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour also performed dates in Johannesburg, Dubai, and Mexico City.
THU, AUG 15, 2024 | 7:30 PM
FITTINGLY, ON THE 54TH ANNIVERSARY OF CSNY LANDMARK ‘DÉJÀ VU,’“OUR HOUSE”
IS BORN TO THE WORLD.
Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as “OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY” assembles to perform the timesless Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young repertoire with an extraordinary ensemble of Family & Friends. What sets this apart is the stellar, historic lineup, featuring James Raymond (son of David Crosby), Astrid Young (sister of Neil Young), Steve Postell (guitar & musical director with David Crosby & The Immediate Family), acclaimed singer/ songwriter Chris Pierce (handpicked by Neil Young to support his 2023 tour), Jeff Pevar (lead guitar David Crosby, Graham Nash, CSN, Phil Lesh), Steve DiStanislao (drums David Crosby, David Gilmour),
Michelle Wills (keyboards David Crosby), Elijah Thomson (bass Father John Misty); and, legendary CSNY photographer Henry Diltzwith CSNY recording engineer Stephen Barncard spinning‘Tall Tales’ that can be heard nowhere else except on this tour.
OUR HOUSE brings together a musical lineage that resonates with the very heart of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s legacy. The combined talents of these remarkable artists promise an authentic and soulful rendition of the iconic tunes that have transcended generations, standing the test of time. CSN sold 13 million albums... CSNY, 20 million albums.
OUR HOUSE is not merely a tribute rendered exclusively by Family & Friends but a testament to the enduring impact of the CSNY sound. Audiences can anticipate an immersive journey through classic hits such as “Déjà Vu,” “Wooden Ships,” “Helpless,” and “Carry On,” delivered with the finesse that only OUR HOUSE, The Music of CSNY performed by Family & Friends can provide.
The Garde Arts Center
For Advance Ticket Purchase...Be a Benefactor For Best Seats in the House...Be an Angel WE NEED YOUR ANNUAL SUPPORT!
FRIENDS OF THE GARDE BENEFIT LEVELS
PATRON ($35-59)
Advance notice of new events
SPONSOR ($60-99)
Patron benefits plus: Recognition in the 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
860.443.7200
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.
STAR ($500-999)
Producer benefits plus: 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
Donate Online
GARDE ARTS CENTER STAFF
Executive Director Steve Sigel
Managing Director Jennifer Zembruski
Director of Development & Marketing Jeanne Sigel
Finance Director Mike Thurz (Accounting Resources, Inc.)
Accounting Manager Linda Kaminski
Executive Coordinator Jeanne Seney
Social Media Manager, Playbill & Graphics Rita Rivera
Administrative Assistant / House Manager Melanie McGeary
Ticketing Services Manager Heather Flynn
Box Office Representatives Sara Florek, Sarah Smigal, Molly Ziegler, Scott Page, Joe Matovich
Technical Director Wesley Reilly
Production Manager Sophie Walsh
House Manager Ronnie McKenzie
Assistant House Managers Alexis Harwell, Marcia Tracey
Hospitality Coordinator Charlotte Fields
Summer on Stage Coordinators Karyn and Bryan Dawidowicz
Marquee and Maintenance Matthew Potter
Theater Consultant .................................................................... Martin Vinik, Planning for the Arts
Stage Technology Consultant ........................................................................ Port Lighting Systems
Architectural Planning ......................................................................Silver Petrucelli and Associates
Photography Tom Bombria, LaChale Arts , John Mrakovcich
Information Technology Dynamic Alliance
Auditor Stacey Gualtieri (Doherty Beals, and Banks)
Financial Advisor Kevin Nichols (Morgan Stanley/The Centre Harbour Group)
Insurance Maury, Donnelly & Parr (National Trust Insurance Services)
Counsel Conway, Londregan, & Sheehan Monaco
Bartenders Missy Cavanaugh, Head Bartender
Kristen Gates, Emily Klapik, Susan Purtill, Marilyn Vachon-Richards, Sandy Swider
CONTACT US
325 State Street, New London, CT 06320
860-444-6766 • fax: 860-447-0503 info@gardearts.org
325 State Street, New London, CT 06320
860-444-7373 ext. 1 • fax: 860-701-0189 boxoffice@gardearts.org • gardearts.org TECHNICAL
DEPARTMENT
325 State Street, New London, CT 06320 860-444-4404 • production@gardearts.org
DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING DEPARTMENT
325 State Street, New London, CT 06320 860-444-4430 • fax: 860-447-0503
e-mail: jsigel@gardearts.org
The Garde Arts Center would like to recognize and thank all the On-call Stage Hands & House Volunteers for their continued service.
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
($25,000)
Anonymous
Anonymous
Breezeline
The Chester Kitchings Family Foundation
City of New London
State of Connecticut
CT Department of Economic and Community Development
Eversource
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
George and Anna Shaw
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
Dominion Energy
Stephen and Susan Forbes
Martin and Anne Glavan
Paul and Paula Picken
Daneen and Greg Roth
GOLD CIRCLE ($10,000 - $24,999)
Betty Cole
Nicole A and Joseph J Grillo
Susan W Hendricks
Jewett City Savings Bank
David Neusner and Linda Mariani
Marks Family Foundation
The Alice Shirley-Powers Trust
GARDIAN ANGEL ($2,500 - $9,999)
Lloyd Beachy
Carol Curland
Kim Curtin
Mildred E. Devine
Zachs Family Foundation
Guy and Caitlin Blackburn
The Bodenheimer Charitable Trust
Monica Colaluca Burnett
John Bysko Associates
Shari and Michael Cantor
Anthony Cronin
Steven and Debra Daren
John Devine
Amy and Tim Donahue
The Doogood Foundation
Anthony and Elizabeth Enders
Jerome and Christine Fischer
Stephen and Susan Forbes
Daniel and Heather Gaccione
Evert &Lisa Gawendo
Jon Hendel
The Leiser Family Foundation
M&T Charitable Foundation
Annie & Eric McGuire
Philip Michalowski Jr.
ANGEL ($1,000 - $2,499)
Robert & Lois Geary
Don and Joanne Gibson
Doug Hanna
Joseph Jackson
JMZ Charitable Foundation
John A Kanabis
The J. M. Kaplan Fund, Inc.
Jimmy Kleven
Pamela Akins and Barry Levinson
Ron Van Lieu, Barry J. Kaplan
Dr. Robert A. Linden and Family
Colleen Devine, LMFT LLC
Linda and Reid MacCluggage
Mallove Jewelers
Ellen Maw
Mary Ellen and Philip W Michalowski
Daneen and Greg Roth
James and Penelope Sherrard
Mac & Pat Turner
Elizabeth Pite and Paul McCary
Peter & Hadley Michalowski
Paul & Denise Michalowski
Irene B Miller
Thomas Moriarty
Sally & Bob Myers
Mrs Gail Narita
Ivan & Naomi Otterness
Bobbie and John Padgett
Kathy & Ted Parker
Betty Pinson
The PrinceValle Family
Robert and Lise Reardon
Paul J Basilica and Karen J. Ricciardi
Carole Shores
Your
FRIENDS OF THE GARDE
ANGEL ($1,000 - $2,499)
Howard M Epstein and Gabrielle L Sigel
Heidi Simmons
Strochlitz Foundation
All-Time Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Greg & Beth Allard
Amdur Family Fund
Bill and Natalie Billing
William Budds
Anthony and Bonnie Cascio
Albert and Victoria Christian
Kevin W and Lisa J Clark
Clarke Family
Michelle and Jack Cook
Bradley Cosgrove
Scott Damask
Bradford Dolan
Peter Filardi & Claudia Grazioso
Martin and Anne Glavan
Bruce Goldstein
Renee Goldstein, Bruce Goldstein & Family and Ronald Goldstein
Garrett D and Priscilla Green
Dale and Debby Green
Bill Hargreaves
Edward & Karen Havrilla
Robert & Kathleen Amrein
Glenn and Lois Andrews
Stephen Avery
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Lynette Behrens
Martin and Randee Berliner
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Colgan Family Fund
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Michael & Elissa DeVito
Deborah Donovan
Elisse Rosen
Joe Weiss
Tita & Walt Williams
Jean Wiseman
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Scott Horr
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Dr & Mrs Raymond B Johnson
Allan Dodds Frank & Lilian M. King
Diane M Davidson and Brian D Klee
Drs. Lydia Pan & Mark Kronenberg
Paul and Bernadette Kunkemoeller
Lamb Family Fund
Monica & Mark Levin
John Leary and Joanne Lukaszewicz
Jack & Angie McLean
Candy McNally
Peggy and Alan Mendelson
Kathleen and John Monroe
John E Murphy
John and Kayla Niles
Naomi Nomizu
Kathleen P. O’Beirne
Mark R Oefinger & Barbara A. Nagy
Margaret M. and Daniel P. O’Shea
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James & Patricia Doran
($250+)
Bryan and Heather Doughty
Joseph Drake
Ron & Marge Ellingson
Brian and Kimberly Estep
Kevin Bowdler
and Anne Fix Ruben
Nancy Foster
Alan & Sue Gardiner
Pat Gill
Christopher Harris
Tracee L Reiser
and Robert I Hayford
Patricia Hendel
Randy and Carolyn Hogg
Kathy & Jerry Hollister
Len & Robyn Wolman
John and Diane Zaccaro
Mark & Jennifer Panosky
Paul & Paula Picken
Marcia A. Pillsbury
Jean and Thomas Pinson
Sarah Rogovin & Mark E. Twiss
Barbara and Gerard Rucci
Helen M. Sandalls
Julie Savin
Secor Auto Group
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Lynda B Smith
Gerald M Smith Jr
Peter & Joyce Springsteel
M John & Carol Strafaci
Andrea M Sullivan
Brian & Susan Turley
Steve Wade, Usha Wade
Donald and Rose Werner
Yankee Remodeler
Marlene Ziegler
Carolyn Johnson
Marian Galbraith & Ken Jones
Capt and Mrs Terry Jones, USN(Ret)
Herbert Juli
Kimberly and Jacqueline Kalajainen
James Kirker
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Martin and Dana Kline
Karen Knight
Anne and Trip Kyle
John & Barbara Leandri
Thomas and Kathleen Londregan
William and Adrianne Loweth
Julie A Malerba
David and Sherri-Ann Martin
Steve and Wendy McAuley
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PRODUCER ($250+)
Ann & David McGonigle
Craig & Carol Melin
Rick Messina
Robert Messinger
Mr & Mrs Albert Middleton
Frank Menniti and Sandra Miller
George & Carol Milne
Michael Davis and Priscilla Moore
Judith Murphy
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Cassandra Meyer-Ogren
Creative Enclosures, LLC, Matthew & Jennifer Ostrowski
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Glenn and Vicki Reid
Sandy Reilly
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Saul A Schapiro & Bella Rosner
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Atul R. Shah
Michael and Elaine Shapiro
Bob & Cindy Silverstein
Steve & Kathy Skrabacz
Dr. Scott Smith
David MacKenzie Smith
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Elizabeth Tobin Brown
Christopher
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Eleanor Bruce
Ron and Marilyn Burridge
Nancy D Butler
Debra & James Butler
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Anne Sullivan Calanquin
Elaine Caldarone
Beth M Camassar
Mona & Brian Carey
Karl and Janet Carlson
Alisa D Carlson
Don & Susan Cash
John Catlett
Giovanna Cestoni
Cameron Champlin
Christopher and Christine Charland
Students of Nick Checkers
Laurie Santos and Martin Cherniack
Grace A. Cipriano
David Citron
Kimberly and Glenn Clark
Robert Clegg, Sandy Rodriguez
Eliza Cleveland
Howard and Christine Cohen
Lee and Carole Cone
Kevin and Margie Conway
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Anne-Marie Smith
Jay and Julie Snoke
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Peter and Sharon Thompson
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Jane and John Vernotzy
Robert Volkman
Dr. Claire Warren
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Linda Wood
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Richard & Helena Corona
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Emmet Cosgrove
Danielle Costa, Chris Duby
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Jacquie
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Jak and David Cruthers
Neal and Kelly Curland
Tim Curtin
Kirk & Dianne Daniels
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Karen and Doug Davies
Juan
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Rodney & Heather Denman
Laurie and John Deredita
Dr. Paul and Dianne Deutsch
Peter Doherty
William Donehey
Kevin
Debra & Andrew
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Marcel and Bethe G Dufresne
Dr & Mrs Bruce Elliott
Deb Mearman and Dan Epstein
Christine Eskilson/Russell Sergeant
Ellen & Alex Falbowski
Honore Feeney
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BENEFACTOR ($100+)
Matthew J and Heidi Ferrier
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Tim
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Richard and Delia Foye
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David Frusciante
Robert & Mary Gaits
Laura Galgowski
Gary & Linda Gastiger
Frank & Hillary Geoly
Peter and Judy Georg
Katy, Ford Gerritt
Ruth R Gilbert
Kathleen Gilbride
Brian and Sherri Gill
Marcia & Todd Gipstein
Richard and Myra Gipstein
USD Global
Michael and Elizabeth Glynn
Robert and Ellin Grenger
Heather Grigsby
John & Alice Groton
Ruth Halbach
Carrie Hammond
Danny and Maria Hammons
Michael and Nancy Handler
Chap Hanley
Scott & Veronica Harris
Stacy & Pearl Harrison
Larry and Heather Hayden
Elizabeth A Helbig
Gerhard Hennig
David Hill
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Margaret Holmberg
Don and Frank Bowen-Homets
Tabitha Hubbling
Jennifer Huoppi
Bonita S Izen
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Mark Johnson
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Gerry and Hali Keeler
Pam & Jon Kelley
Susan Kelly & Marc Ferace
Quinn Kelly
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Richard and Craig Springman-Kent
Karin Forde Whittemore and Peter Kepple
Brian and Jennifer Kettledon
Dorothy and John Kopchik
Rick Koster
Eileen Koster
Paul A. Kramm, Maritza Cartagena
Edward & Jill Lamoureux
Ellen Shea Larson
Robin A and Robert H Laudette Jr
Henry and Maura Laudone
Fredric and Elizabeth Lebel
Bonnie and Joseph Legg
David and Cathy Leone
Jim & Lynn Londregan
Barbara Lopardo
Cindy Lotring
Richard & Cynthia Ludgin
Beth Lyon
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David Madacsi
Joseph Madaus
Bill and Cindy Mageski
Dr and Mrs Kieran Mahan
Thomas & Kelly Maher
Frank W and Pamela Maletz MD, FACS
Ellen & Mark Maloney
Nicole Marion
Janet M Marolda
John Wood and Lynn Martell
Debra L. Matthews
Jeffrey Andersen and Maureen McCabe
Sloan Tyler and Jim McCauley
Matt McCauley
Sean & Susan McGuckin
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Barbara Dixon and Donald McKay
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Sarah Berger and Gavin Miles
Bradley Guarino and Phred Mileski
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Dan Millette
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Jeannie Mitchell
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Biddle and JoAnn Morris
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New London Trees
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Margaret and Jack Ostroff
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Rosemarie and Michael Payne
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Robert & Shalin Peck
Big Ed
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Jeffrey Perinetti
Laura & Mike Perry
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Susan Pochal
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Carol
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Wes Pulver
Anthony J. Quatroche CDR (USN,RET)
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Carin and Stein Roaldset
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Thomas Roche, Laura Mangan
Melissa Rockwell
Mary Ann Root
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Sarah Ryan
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Barbara Sahagan
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BENEFACTOR ($100+)
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Janet and Kevin Soboleski
Joseph
Judy and Bob Spitz
Garrett Starasinic, Kyle Starasinic
Jamie & John Stavropoulos
Sara and Randy Stevens
James Streeter
Derek & Jen Sulliman
Diane, Rob, Lydia, Vincent, Bob and Jane Swan
Steven Sweeney
Judith Beisler
Lisa
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Christina, Eric, Charlie, and Jane Fleury
Robin
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Michael
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Tamara Hochman
Larry Jones
Elyse Landesberg
Peter and Jane Leibert
John W Sweney
Scott and Margaret Sydney
Craig and Pamela Sylvia
Eva Szigeti
Barbara Timken
Alan and Skyren Todd
Heather Toyen
Nancy Travers
Dawn Trombley
Sherry Turner
Corine Vaivoda
Katie Van Dyke
Philip C Volk
Joyce W. Wallace
George Ouellette and Sandi Wallace
The Warburg Pincus Foundation
Sue Ward, Keith Thomas
Kathryn Kraft and Scott Wardwell
David Watson
Nathan and Shelley Weiss
Mickey and Irene Weiss
Don and Suzan Weller
Karen Westerberg
Mary G White
John and Kay Whritner
Troy Williams
SPONSOR ($60+)
Sandra Lemire
Robert Martineau
Amy Wen-McGovern
Kathy Calnen and Michael McKinley
Andrew
Karen Mullins
Eileen & Ken O’Pasek
George Pelletier
Kathy Phillips
Robert Ramsdell
George & Pearl Rathburn
Pat and Nancy Renna
Michael Riggio
Mark and Alexandra Rosenthal
Karen Myers-Sarnoski
Dylan Schlender
Captain Gary S.Schmid
Dana S. Semeraro
Marian Shilstone
Peter Van Siclen
Patrick Smith
Gayle Wilson
Katherine Brighty and Wendell Windisch
Thomas & Andrea Wing
Joan and Shane Winters
Laurie & James Wolfley
Janet Woronick
Seth M Yarish
Kathe and George Yost
Stephen and Stacey Youell
G Thomas Couser and Barbara Zabel
Paul and Jen Zemienieski
Christopher Zendan
Gerasimos Zervos, MD
Fred & Pat Ziegler
Sema Stein
Verna Swann
Victor and Virginia Vesnaver
Linda Vogel
Robin Waller
Alan Wilensky
Marie Elena Zampini
40" Color Copies
Direct to Garment
Signs • Banners • Posters
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
GARDE ARTS CENTER 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
Water Street Garage - 160 Water Street (opposite Amtrak Station)
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
Tickets On-Line: www.gardearts.org
WEBSITE
For current schedules and information or to purchase tickets on-line, visit our website at www.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
