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elcome 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.

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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.

Chronology of the Garde...................... 18 Sponsors 2023/2024............................ 21 Friends of the Garde Benefits............... 34 Garde Staff........................................... 35 Friends of the Garde Donors................ 36 Patron Information............................... 43

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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CHRONOLOGY (May 17)

(September 22)

Williams’ estate sold by William Williams to J.P.T. Armstrong, Frederick Mercer and Theodore Bodenwein 1923

Garde Theater opens with film The Marriage Clause starring Francis X. Bushman and Billie Dove 1926

(February)

Garde presents touring production of stage play Tobacco Road 1953

1925

1929

(August)

(August)

Walter S. Garde purchases theater lots (September 28)

Arthur S. Friend, theatrical attorney, acquires Garde holdings

Movie theater closes 1977 1964 (October)

Televised showing of Liston-Clay fight

Warner Brothers purchases building for $1,000,000

(May 28)

Adjacent Meridian and Mercer Buildings purchased by GAC 1993

(Oct. 20)

(Oct. 16)

Groundbreaking Ceremony for renovations 1996

Grand Opening of the Restored Auditorium 1999

1995

1998

(Feb.)

(April)

Campaign for the Garde 2000 to restore theater and expand lobbies

Bob Dylan sells out two performances (Oct. 16)

New lobbies completed

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Oasis Room opens as concert hall 2008

2006 CATS sets box office record

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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 RKO Stanley-Warner

Steve Sigel becomes first Managing Director; Chinese Magic Revue first GAC presented event 1988

1987 Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra moves to Garde

(June)

New Theater HVA unit installed 1990

1989

1992 (May 12) The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas

(Sept.)

Marvin Hamlisch kicks off first subscription season (Oct.)

Violin Virtuoso Itzhak Perlman preforms with symphony

(June)

Movie premiere of Wally Lamb’s Wishin’ & Hopin’ sells out two screenings 2015

Comedian Kevin Hart sells out in 14 hours; (September)

New theater & lobby HVAC systems installed 2017

Replaced 1926 Fire Curtain 2019

2018 Sold out Movie Premiere of Little Pink House

2014 2016 New state-of-the-art Garde Theater celebrates 90th digital cinema Anniversary; Garde Theater featured and surround in Wally Lamb’s novel I’ll Take You system installed There and Ghost Hunter’s TV Show.

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2022 League of Historic Theaters Award Outstanding Theater of America

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2023-24 Season Sponsors

AND GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM THE CONTRIBUTORS TO: Friends of the Garde Keep Movies at the Garde Garde Campaign for the Next Century PACE: Partners, Arts, Community, Education

Sponsorship is a highly-visible, cost-effective investment in the continued growth of the Garde Arts Center.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FRIENDS OF THE GARDE BENEFIT LEVELS

WE NEED YOUR ANNUAL SUPPORT! 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 860.443.7200 operating budget annually.

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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 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

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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

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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

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TICKET INFORMATION

On street parking after 5pm and on weekends (please notice No Parking Signs) and behind Superior Court Building - located off Cottage Street.

If you arrive late for a performance, you will be seated at the discretion of the management. Your fellow patrons appreciate your cooperation.

Water Street Garage - 160 Water Street (opposite Amtrak Station)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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