Spencer Theater Stage Program - Fall/Winter/Spring Season 2023/24

S PENCER T HEATERFORTHE P ERFORMING A RTS , O UR "D IAMOND I N T HE R UFF "

Twenty-six years ago the late Jackie Spencer and husband Dr. A.N. Spencer unveiled their monumental gift to the world of performing arts in one of the more unexpected locales in America: the rural southeastern New Mexico mountain settlement of Alto, a bit north of the horse racing town of Ruidoso. Headlining with an eye-popping array of famous musicians, the black tie gala ceremony was attended by dignitaries, artists, swarms of journalists, and more than 500 first ome first ser e lu k atro s. he ele rated ift the stu i se e stor sparkling white jewel, the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts.

Hailed as “a diamond in the ruff,” the $23-million, state-of-the-art performance hall was funded solely by Jackie, heir to a Wall Street fortune, who spent the bulk of her 78 years living and playing in rural Lincoln County, New Mexico. As a lifelong lover of performing arts, she made countless journeys with her husband, their many friends, or with her three children to more cosmopolitan areas to see grand scale stage productions. On occasion, she even sponsored chamber symphony appearances at private parties and county dance barns until her glorious vision of building a professional performing arts facility gained both focus and expediency. It took 15 years of planning and personal oversight to achieve, but once she selected architect Antoine Predock and contractors broke ground on 72-acres in Alto, the seven-story, 50,000 square foot facility – with an intimate 514 seats and 5,000 sq. ft. proscenium stage – was completed in a little over a year’s time. Finally, during a grand gala opening on October 3rd, 1997, the Spencers literally cut a red velvet ribbon and launched a truly transformative cultural experience for all of southeastern New Mexico and beyond.

Since its grand opening in 1997, the “roadhouse” theater has drawn people of all social persuasions to experience both big and intimate stage productions, the vast majority being professional national and international touring extravaganzas requiring the dynamic lighting, surround sound and stage technolo the S e er as s e ifi all desi ed to deli er. s the le e dary jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, one of the theater’s debut performers de lared a kie s o rofit ift to us all as sim l N EFUL.”

Many smaller recitals and performances have also graced the stage, as have top-notch local and state-side productions, further fostering friendships and partnerships. Patrons entering the hall as strangers leave with a sense of connection, having collectively shared enriching experiences. People have fallen in love here and married, they’ve laughed, danced, and dreamed – all in synch with the magic unfolding on stage. Curtains close but the stories continue as patrons leave inspired – a gift within the gift that forever strengthens our community.

Over the course of 26 years, this mesa-top hall has played an i alua le role i the li es of hildre e reside ts a d lo time atro s a d has si ifi a tl e ha ed the o erall educational and economic health of the region. As a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization, the availability of the multi-milliondollar facility is possible because of show attendance and the continued generosity of theater contributors, donors, grants, sponsors, fundraising events and campaigns, and legacy gifts. Private rentals for parties, weddings and shows also play a im orta t art. o ether ith fis all res o si le ud eti a d o ersi ht these fu ds hel to e sure a ual a d future operations of the irreplaceable facility.

The Spencer continues to share Jackie’s ambitious goal of presenting an outstanding array of professional performing artists, receiving numerous prestigious awards in the process. In fact, the grand facility was an honored recipient of the 2021 New Mexico Governor’s Award For E elle e i the rts a ho or re iousl esto ed u o a kie for her unparalleled gift. As the seasons march by, advanced equipment updates and exterior/interior repairs/renovations are a must. The improvements are accomplished through active fundraising efforts and the generosity of patrons. Those interested in learning more about the ongoing repair work or donating to that fund, please contact the theater at 575.336.4800.

All of us at the theater – Trustees, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers – feel enormous gratitude for your support of the Spencer’s cultural mission, helping it grow in pace with the challenges of time. The show must go on and it always will, thanks to patrons and donors like you!

Since opening in 1997, the o rofit S e er Theater for the Performing Arts in Alto, New Mexico has presented an impressive array of professional performances throughout the years. The many talents have included superstars in music, drama, comedy, and scores of fabulous touring Broadway musicals and plays, internationally touring productions, symphonies and operas, all forms of famed dance companies, improv and stand-up comedy, and an abundance of pop, rock and big band revues and tributes. Family and children’s theatre also highlight the theater’s annual schedules a d sho s desi ed s e ifi all for s hool hildre fill the hall e er ear.

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Designed by renowned architect Antoine Predock, and decorated with four major glass sculpture installations by the eminent artist Dale Chihuly, the Spencer Theater has garnered numerous awards, the most prestigious of which was its naming as one of seven outstanding theaters in the world by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology in 2004. The ranking was shared with such similarly distinguished facilities as Zankel Hall in Carnegie Hall, the Sprague Memorial Hall in New Haven, the Pantages Theatre in Minnea olis the Ste ie Eller a e heatre i u so the Ne Tempodrom in Germany and the Brighton Dome & Corn E ha e i E la d.

During 26 years of operations, the Spencer has been selected to “tech” several Broadway shows for a variety of ma or atio al a d i ter atio al tours a i te si e fi e

tu i ork all that is a defi ite ho or for a roadhouse theater. When teching, staff and crews prepare the show’s fi al details i ardro e li hti sou d a d sta i before the on-site national premier and ultimate tour. It is a prominent work call that allows Spencer tech staff and temporary local crews to work side-by-side with seasoned talents from around the world. Such a demanding, multihour a d multi ha d ork all last filled our hall o er the Christmas holiday for the 2020 national tour premier of “Finding Neverland,” the enchanting Broadway musical about the 19th century Brit who created Peter Pan and his magical world. After a string of long days and detailed work the curtain rose to a one-night-only Alto showing before hitting the road. What a grand feeling it was to know the ela orate sho its i hildre a d old literar o do – was made ready for the enjoyment of people everywhere because of the work and community at Spencer Theater!

The $23-million structure features 514 seats a 5,000-square-foot sta e ith li es state of the-art lighting and acoustics a “Crystal Lobby” with 300 panes of glass an outdoor loggia & decorative fountain accommodations for 52+ artists with three chorus dressing rooms a green room and open air courtyard a private Founders Room pre-performance dinners for Founders Room members and public lobby buffets two full-service bars in-house hospitality and catering with two kitchens a 964-square-foot outdoor stage and grassy amphitheater a west patio 74-acres of land with spectacular mountain views.

The facility is available for rentals – i.e. parties, weddings, art exhibits, movie productions, conferences, reunions, trade shows, fundraisers, performances, etc..

Feel free to call the Spencer at (575)336-4800 or email E e uti e ire tor harles e tilli at harles s e ertheater.com for rental information and availability.

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Pictured above, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys starring Jason Roberts, 2022

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Lead singer, Natalie Bancroft (Nati B), is a dramatic mezzo soprano from Europe. She is a lifelong student of music, having begun at age 3 with the Suzuki method. Singing became her passion during her teens and she eventually graduated with honors in vocal studies at Switzerland’s l’institut de Ribaupierre. Previous studies were under Pamela Bowden ( London College of Music), Gloria a e a d oa a Be toiu a d ost de ree refi eme t as ai ed ith dria a Stame o a Porta. She has toured in performance at various opera houses throughout Europe. Natalie also studied and performed jazz and blues with Maestro Raimondo Campisi, with whom she performed a special night of jazz at the Spencer in 2012. They were both part of the Dante Alighieri Society and the Bellini Society, and did multiple fund raisers for the Red Cross. Among Natalie’s many arts initiatives, which include owning a record label, Critical Mammoth, and ser i o the Board of the alifor ia Ballet om a Natalie fou ded a o rofit erforma e om a the Pa ifi rt Society, which headlined at the Spencer in 2017. Prior to the pandemic she started a career as a recording artist, making se eral musi ideos i or orati da e i ludi o e that as omi ated for the Sa ie o film esti al ith e i e ki s horeo ra hi . uite se aratel e i i i she e ame o e of the first ome to sit o a ortu e corporate board, serving as a non-executive independent member with Rupert Murdoch’s NewsCorporation. In 2018 Womeninc amed her as o e of the orlds most i ue tial or orate female dire tors. Natalie is the ra ddau hter of the late Jackie Spencer, founder and chief benefactor of the Spencer Theater.

Pianist Bryan Stratman (Strat), is a multi award-winning music producer, writer and performer. As both a freelance artist and operator of his own recording studio, Capricorn Studios, Bryan’s numerous ro e ts ha e i luded studio ork ith erformers like omatli a d Phili Phili s a d t film ork for Keeping Up With The Kardashians (E), Dr. Strange (Marvel), Heartland (the CW), My Best Friend’s Girl (Lionsgate), and live shows with St. Vincent, Janes Addiction, Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, among a slew of other big name shows and performers.

DIA , the “voice of multiculturalism,” who’s diverse repertoire spans over 30 languages in pop, R&B, jazz, and folk, has entertained audiences worldwide. She has headlined international events like the Pan Am Games and has opened for renowned artists like Robin Thicke and Bob Saget. DIA is also an electrifying recording artist and an accomplished writer and published poet.

Drummer, percussionist, composer Matt Bozzone a professional success touring “the global groove scene” since 2011 in performance of rock, funk, afrobeat, reggae, hip-hop, blues, cumbia, jazz, rockabilly and just about every other rhythmic style out there. His many career highlights include playing percussion on six U.S. tour dates for le e dar Ni eria artist Seu uti E t .

Guitarist Kris Towne, a songwriter and a music producer/engineer that co-owns Capricorn Studios, re ordi ith ma or o E hi ho ro k a ousti folk a d ou tr artists as ell as film roductions. He’s also had the pleasure of recording with The Chainsmokers, Prayers, POD, Rick Rock, Dunekat, Diamanda Galas, Nicely, Shane Hall, Philip Phillips, Walk Off The Earth, and so ma more. Professio al a d ilm ork for ar el Net i o o i s Fox’s Lucifer and more.

Multi-instrumentalist Rob Dimeo, whose passion for music includes mastery of guitar, his main instrument, plus electric upright bass, drums, piano, accordion, mandolin, violin, oboe, bassoon, trombone.

First call trumpeter Trumpeter Mike Cottone, who has toured and performed with such luminaries as Bette Midler, Blood Sweat and Tears, Ebi, Gwen Stefani, Don Henley, Casey Abrams, The Marias, the Eagles, and Booker T, and has also recorded with Ziggy Marley, Neil Diamond, Al Jarreau, Haley Reinhart, Mike Posner, and John Legend, and is a featured soloist on Michael Buble’s latest release, Higher. ike a e heard o multi le film s ores su h as Blue Bayou, The United States vs. Billy Holiday, When They See Us, Zombieland, and Crime Of The Century, among others

Special guest MC, Steve Tanner, has enjoyed a colorful career as lead vocalist, frontman & songwriter for multiple bands including Swerve. His bands’ original songs have been featured in popular tv shows including Dawson’s Creek , and have reveled crowds in concert tours, opening for Greenday, Stone Temple Pilots, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the late Tom Petty. He continues to actively perform lead vocals, and stays busy collaborating with regional musicians.

C IRQUE M ECHANICS

Z EPHYR – A W HIRLWIND C IRCUS –

An emotive and exhilarating tale about human ingenuity and our natural resources. In Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus by Cirque Mechanics, audiences will witness the tug of war that exists between man and nature, in the name of progress.

uma s ha e ee har essi the o er of the i d for thousa ds of ears. he eaut a d effi a of that timeless a d ingenious process inspired the creative team at Cirque Mechanics to create Zephyr, a theatrical circus show that harnesses human power, instead of wind, to generate an energetic acrobatic experience.

Cirque Mechanics has designed and built a performance windmill to serve as the multi-functional mechanical centerpiece of our story. Mounted on a turntable, the windmill combines both modern and older more picturesque elements – with the transformation from one aspect to another providing a change of scenery in real time.

Inspired by a visit to a working windmill in central England, Zephyr (which means gentle breeze from the Greek god of the west wind Zephyrus) tells the story of Nigel, mill owner and operator, and his complicated relationship with wind, the atural resour e that o ers his our mill. is relia e o i d is tested a d i tur he is lured fuel i the ame of progress as his primary energy source. His choices cause elation and disruption, aptly represented by the community the mill serves as dynamic and lyrical circus acts. Nigel grapples with tough choices and unintended outcomes with humor and optimism, which lead to acceptance, coexistence and balance with wind, progress, and his community.

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FOUNDER CREATIVE DIRECTOR PRODUCER/ MACHINE DESIGNER

Company founder, Chris Lashua, hails from Boston, Massachusetts, where he spent most of his youth riding on a BMX bike. He was discovered by Cirque du Soleil and created/ performed a BMX bike act that was entirely his own. He was then commissioned to build a “German Wheel” act for the company, an act he performed for several years in Cirque du Soleil’s production of “Quidam,”cementing his reputation as a visionary of circus gadgetry. His engineering chops and creative energy led him to ‘run away’ with his own circus company, Cirque Mechanics.

Chris believes that innovative mechanical apparatus and the relationship between performer and machine sets his company apart and is at the heart of what makes Cirque Mechanics unique. His innovative machines interact with acrobats, dancers, jugglers, and contortionists on a 1920’s factor oor i Birdhouse a tor a old rush era to i Boom Town, alongside renowned symphonies in the Orchestra Project, in a bicycle shop in Pedal Punk and inside a circus ring in 42ft A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels and now inside a countryside windmill in Zephyr, A Whirlwind of Circus.

Chris continues to build on the might of his engineering mind, his passion for the circus and all things mechanical by designing performance apparatus in real world settings that amaze and awe. He is a producing partner of the Vegas International Variety Arts Festival (VIVA Fest), a Founding Board Member of the American Circus Alliance (ACA), Founding Member of the Producers Alliance of Southern Nevada (PALS). He was a featured guest lecturer at the annual Association for Theater in Higher Education Conference and a recent guest on Circus History Live! and Hideaway Circus podcasts.

AIDA LASHUA, PRODUCER COLLABORATOR

Aida has been Chris’ co-producer and creative partner in life and work for nearly 30 years. Their partnership includes a decade of touring and work experience with Cirque du Soleil S as ell as ears ru i their o om a Cirque Mechanics. Aida worked for CDS sponsor AT&T, implementing their multi-million-dollar sponsorship agreement on tour, which included product placement, sales staff training and supervision of special sales promotions. She also orked as Bo ffi e Su er isor a d ouse a a er for CDS, where she trained and managed a staff of sixty and implemented customer service policies, helped develop and revise training manuals and VIP Package tests.

Thanks to her experience with CDS, Aida has an appreciation for the business and a passion for the circus arts. She currently manages the day-to-day operations of Cirque Mechanics and family with poise, she is a creative force and a sta ili i i ue e. ida s edu atio a d a k rou d in direct marketing allows her to use a targeted message approach in the development of the company’s website and social media presence. As a mother of three boys, Aida is an avid supporter of the educational component and community outreach programs offered by Cirque Mechanics. She has written the education outreach support materials and study guides, as well as developed the structure of the educational workshops. She is a native of Puerto Rico, and is a contributing writer for CityLife Publications.

CREATIVE DESIGN TEAM

ALOYSIA GAVRE CO-DIRECTOR CHOREOGRAPHER

Aloysia Gavre is a Circus Creator, Director, Educator and founding board member of the American Circus Alliance. She co-founded both Troupe Vertigo and Cirque School in Los Angeles in 2009 with a vision to contribute and grow a wider appreciation for the Circus Arts. She began her own performance career with the Pickle Family Circus in her hometown of San Francisco, and then went on to perform with Cirque du Soleil, Monte Carlo Circus Festival, Teatro Zinzanni and numerous international symphonies. Her expertise has been used i the films ater for Ele ha ts a d Pit h Perfe t 2.” She was featured on the cover of Dance Teacher Magazine for her expertise in circus-arts. Speaking engagements include TEDx, Center Theater Group, Directors Lab, Chicago Circus Festival, AYCO and VIVA Fest Las Vegas. Aloysia’s creative journey with Cirque Mechanics began at its inception with its premier show, Birdhouse Factory, in 2004. Her expertise of integrating CM trademark architectural machines

with circus bodies in motion remains an integral part of the company.

SEAN RILEY

CO-DIRECTOR /SET DESIGNER ARTISTIC RIGGER

Sean Riley has a 20-year career combining suspension, kinetic movement, and design with performance. Through scenic design, rigging design, and mechanical design, often in concert with each other, he creates unique performance environments. Concentrating his design for performance o site s e ifi a d o traditio al ork ile has reated installations in collaboration with a wide spectrum of accomplished artists.

Being known for his bold and often surprising use of space for large-scale movement, Riley’s installations commo l re e t his lifelo o sessio ith ra it a d Ne tonian physics. His works have been installed from backyards to Broadway and continue to tour internationally. He is a founding member of Cirque Mechanics and his company Gravity Design, through which he’s developed an arsenal of specialized tools, pushing the bounds of performance and industrial safety. Riley is the host of the National Geographic Television series “World’s Toughest Fixes” and the series “Speed” on Curiosity Stream. www.visiblegravity.com

STEVEN RAGATZ

CO-DIRECTOR WRITER PERFORMER

An original Birdhouse Factory, Boom Town, and Orchestra Project cast member collaborator, plus lead writer for Pedal Punk and now Zephyr, A Whirlwind of Circus, Steven Ragatz has been entertaining audiences with his juggling, physical comedy, stilt walking and general antics for the past three decades. As a ten-year veteran of Cirque du Soleil, Steven has toured throughout North, South and Central America as well as Asia and Europe performing multiple juggling acts as well as an eclectic array of characters. Steven is on the staff of Bloomington’s Stage Flight Circus Arts, where he teaches juggling and unicycle skills workshops. He recently toured his one-man show “Under the Umbrella, Life is a Circus”- an evening with a juggling virtuoso and stories from world-wide circus adventures.

Steven holds a B.A. in Variety Theater and an M.S. in Computer Science from Indian University. He studied mime, stage movement and circus arts with Fred Garbo,Tony Montanaro, George Pinney and Michael Moschen.

MICHAEL PICTON COMPOSER

Michael Picton is an award-winning composer whose eclectic areer s a s film t ad ertisi theatre a d ir us. i hael has s ored fi e ir ue e ha i s rodu tio s Boom o the Cirque Mechanics Orchestral Project, Pedal Punk, 42ft and now Zephyr, A Whirlwind of Circus. His circus career began as a performer, touring as keyboardist with Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam. He has written songs & scores for six editions of the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus: Bellobration, Funundrum, Dragons, Built to Amaze, Circus treme a d the fi al editio ut of this orld. e e tl his live work expanded to include superhero arena shows with Feld Entertainment’s Marvel Universe Live and Marvel Universe Live - Age of Heroes.

The winner of the Turner Classic Movies Young Film om osers om etitio i hael s ored the sile t films he em tress a d he ed ill for . ther film a d t ork i ludes utt Stuff for Sid a d art rofft o Ni kelodeo ello a k he i d ess Sho o le the S series Flash Gordon, and main title themes for I Want to Work for Diddy and Bates Motel. Michael has composed network themes for PBS, Amazon Originals, and CNN International, as well as commercials and promos for a long list of clients.

KALIN HENNING COSTUME DESIGNER

ali e i has s e t life ou i arou d et ee theater, acrobatics, and complete and utter confusion. They developed a love for historic costuming early on and was the head costume designer for four different Shakespeare productions before the age of 21. Since then, when not worki as a erformer ali has made ostumes as a freela e designer. More recent focus is the pursuit of a degree in mechanical engineering from UNLV’s Howard H. Hughes College of Engineering. Personal favorite costume creations include an Andolite and historically appropriate hand-sewn 1901 ballgown.

JOE D’EMILIO LIGHTING DESIGNER

Joe D’Emilio is a New York City based lighting designer with over a decade of experience in theatre, opera, dance and s e ial e e ts. e oi ed the ir ue e ha i s famil i on Birdhouse Factory and continued to tour with Pedal Punk. Additionally, Joe has designed for Circus Juventas in St. Paul, MN, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in NYC, and Circus Sarasota. His SF Bay Area designs include work with Ray of Light Theatre, Broadway by the Bay, Aurora Theatre and ACT. When not out on the road, Joe works at the NYC venues National Sawdust, The Box, and the Met Museum. He is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829. Portfolio available at joedemilio.com

ZION LASHUA STORY CONCEPT

Zion was born in Colorado as his parents, Chris and Aida, were on tour with Cirque du Soleil. He toured North America and Euro e efore his fifth irthda a d elie es that as the fou dation for his wanderlust. He’s always had a penchant for travel, history and storytelling. He pursued his passion by earning a B.A. in History with a minor in Classics from the University of San Diego, with studies taking him to Bali, Indonesia and Florence, Italy. He continued his studies earning an M.A. in Classics from the i ersit of E eter i the . . a d i ter ed ataloing antiquities at the British School in Athens, Greece. Zion has been a part of Cirque Mechanics since youth and has worked on most every production, including Zephyr. Having been part of the initial trip to the working windmill that inspired all, he was integral in developing the story concept and advancing the narrative arc. He regularly polishes his story-telling chops as the host of his very own podcast, “It’s A Classic,” sharing tales based on the classics and making connections to modern day pop culture.

PRODUCTION CREW

LEO HIDALGO LIGHTING DIRECTOR

Leonardo Hidalgo is a New York based lighting designer, production manager, and educator with a focus on theatre, opera, and dance. Currently he is the Production Manager and Lighting Designer for Battery Dance Company with whom he has internationally toured workshops designed to create community, tolerance, and acceptance. Additionally, he works with several New York area schools teaching lighting and theatre technology, as well as safety in their programs. Past works include Madcap Motel (Associate LD), an immersive space in the Arts District of os eles ittri k otel uest esi er home to Slee No More, The Manderley bar, and The Club Car. He is excited to be working with Cirque Mechanics as Lighting Director after his time with Birdhouse Factory last season.

DAVID SEXTON LIGHTING DIRECTOR

David A. Sexton is Brooklyn based designer of live events. Selected theatrical credits include: Written by Phillis (Quintessence Theater Group), Fun Home (Cape Rep), In the Heights, am a kees a time Park Pla house ra tar American Monster Musical (Third Space Theater), What’s Your Wish (Thicket and Thistle), Pippin, Sweet Charity (Broadway Workshop), How To Be A Good Witch (Pantochino Productions), Merry Wives of Windsor (Two River), The Plough and The Stars (Abbey Theatre Company, North American Tour), La Cage Aux Folles (Cortland Rep), Doubt, White Christmas (Ocean State Theater Company), Stuff Nobody Likes, Spring Fling (F*it Club), Silken Veils and Solider Bear (Pantea Productions), Batboy (First Stage). Current associate company member of The Wooster Group with designs for Nyatt School Redux and The Mother. He’s also a frequent collaborator with RWS and Associates and David Weiner Design on cruise ship, theme park and music festival entertainment including MSC, Azamara, Disney, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Format. www.davidasexton.com

JANEEN JOHNSON CREATIVE TEAM LIAISON DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

Janeen is arts administrator, stagecraft specialist, and activist ith ears of e erie e i arts ma a eme t e e t operations, and theatre arts production. Her work facilitates creative visions to be realized through planning, producing, and ommu it art ershi s. er ear te ure as a rofessio al dancer informs her unique style, and she is considered a maven for dance, theatre, and special events – a production tour de force on any team. For the past 12 years, Janeen has served as Cirque Mechanics’ Principal Touring Production Stage Manager, directing the administration and logistics of its four theatrical touring productions – Birdhouse Factory, Boomtown, Pedal

Punk and 42ft: A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels, and now Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus. She has toured North America, Europe, and Asia. Most recently, Janeen celebrated the launch of O.Y.A. Strategies, a community agency designed to advance artistic and cultural arts expressions that promote positive social change. She hopes to continue service in collaboration with Cirque Mechanics and local agencies working to develop a model of art creation for sustainability, community building and public sharing.

RACHEL LANTOW TOURING PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Rachel joined Cirque Mechanics in 2018 for the tour of 42ft, including our off-Broadway residency at the New Victory Theatre. In 2021-22 season she toured Birdhouse Factory, and in the summer of 2022 presented the inaugural show in our brand-new tent: Cirque Mechanics Under Canvas. Rachel is proudly from Minnesota, and when not with Cirque Mechanics, she’s investing in her hometown performing arts community. Selected stage ma a eme t redits i lude fi e ears ith ir us u e tas i St. Paul, the largest youth circus school in North America; and local theatrical work such as What Is Emily Drawing? (Illusion Theater), New Eyes Festival (Theater Mu), Heaven & French Twist (Flying Foot Forum), Hatchet Lady (Walking Shadow Theatre Company), The (curious case) of the Watson Intelligence (Park Square Theatre), and dance/movement works such as 10//X (Alternative Motion Project), Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker a tas i esota a e heatre S i ht ou dation), In the Margins (THREADS Dance Project), among others. Rachel received her B.F.A. in Theatre Technology/Design from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

BRENDAN MULLENIX PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Brendan is a stage manager and theatrical technician, working towards his MFA in Lighting Design at Tulane University where he puts on lighting for theatre and dance. He works as a technician and production assistant for productions in New Orleans at Tulane and Le Petit Theatre, and for Cirque Mechanics in Las Vegas.

CAST

WES HATFIELD CAPTAIN COACH ACROBAT

Wes was born in California and raised in Germany where he got his start in gymnastics. At age 10 he joined T&T (Trampoline and Tumbling) when he and his family moved to Colorado. His trampoline competition successes include several State and National Championship titles. At age 19 he quit competition and became a circus performer, traveling the world wowing audiences with his technical prowess and zany comedic antics. Wes has been an integral cast member in all of Cirque Mechanics touring productions, performing trampoline, Chinese pole, Cyr wheel, and general acrobatics along with group choreography. Over the years Wes, who lives in Las Vegas, has become part of the Cirque Mechanics production team, acting as Team Leader for the cast and Head Artistic Rigger for the setup of the show.

LINDSEY COVARRUBIAS AERIALIST HAIR HANGER

Lindsey, a San Francisco Bay Area native, began performing as a child and continued to pursue her love of the stage at the University of California, San Diego. Shortly after graduation, she found a home in the circus arts after moving to Los Angeles where she taught and trained at Cirque School Los Angeles. Maintaining a strong emphasis on corde lisse and hair hang, Lindsey has performed as an aerialist with various companies across the U.S., including Troupe Vertigo and Cirque Mechanics, with whom she joined for three touring shows (The Orchestra Project, Pedal Punk and Birdhouse Factory). Additionally, as a freelance performer, she’s worked commercially for Dick’s Sporting Goods and Neutrogena, and has performed at many private events for similar corporations. Lindsey currently resides in Paris, France.

ERIKA RADCLIFFE AERIALIST HAIR HANGER

Erika was born in California and grew up in a small town in Idaho. She discovered circus at the age of 23 while living in Oregon and now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada where she continues to work and perform. She has had the pleasure of performing for s e ial e e ts arou d the ou tr a d as a first la e aerial rope artist at the 2019 VIVA Festival. She is excited to make her debut with Cirque Mechanics in Zephyr - A Whirlwind of Circus. Aside from hanging from ropes and her hair, Erika

is also a professional graphic designer and web developer servicing her clients during free time on the road, while also drinking copious amounts of coffee and espresso, of course.

ANNGELA BURT ACROBAT PERCH ACT

Anngela Burt grew up in a small town in SE Idaho called Rigby. Growing up she was a ballroom dancer for 7 years a d a heerleader for . Shortl after raduati hi h s hool she ran away and joined the circus and hasn’t looked back since! She’s been gracing the stages all over the country doing perch pole, chair stacking/hand balancing, partner acrobatics, hi h i rou a ro ati s hi ese ole da i a d stilt walking. She recently won ABC’s The Gong Show with Rose City Circus with a perfect score! Anngela is also a talented costume designer, both designing and making costumes for herself and other performers all over the world.

JON DUTCH ACROBAT PERCH ACT

Jon Dutch has been performing ever since he learned to walk. Growing up just outside of NYC, he excelled in music, theatre, and dance, but also found a deep love for athletics, and was a multi-sport athlete until getting to college where the focus was football. After graduating, Dutch moved to Portland to attend Chiropractic school. In 2007, just before graduating, he found circus and acrobatic arts, and his life changed forever. Performing partner acrobatics, stilt walking, clown, MC, and most recently perch pole, Dutch has traveled the world with numerous circus companies, even founding his own, the Rose City Circus. He appeared with Anngela Burt, his circus partner for the past 8 years, on The Gong Show where they received a erfe t s ore. his ill e his first sho with Cirque Mechanics and couldn’t be more excited!

TANA KARO “TANK” ACROBAT FOOT JUGGLER

Graduating with a Bachelors in Circus Arts in 2009 from the renowned Melbourne circus facility NICA, Tana clearly has the life skills to run her own “repelling zombies through cardio” fit ess studio. a a rimaril erforms foot juggling, comedy body puppetry, and large-scale illusions. Tana has performed in cabarets and theater productions across the globe: including the USA, Amsterdam, London, China, and Australia. She’s also spent some time on the seas honing her pirate skills and headlining shows for P&O Australia and Carnival Cruise Lines. With a background in Fashion Design and Ballet, she completes the ultimate trifecta of dancing, sewing and… sandwiches? Yup. Sandwiches. She’s thrilled to be performing with Cirque Mechanic’s Zephyr - A Whirlwind of Circus.

ARYN SHELANDER CONTORTIONIST

gauchos and Russian swing since he was 11-years-old. Ossy was inspired by his dad to pursue and perfect his favorite skill, juggling. Ossy aspires to be a master juggler, like his dad! He’s performed his juggling act on circus stages, rings and theaters around the globe. He’s thrilled to work and tour with Cirque Mechanics.

CHAUNCEY KRONER ACROBAT HOOP DIVER

Chauncey was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. He began his circus training with Circus Harmony at the age of 12. A few years later, he became a member of the St. Louis Arches where he excelled in tumbling, partner acro, juggling, diablo, and chair balancing. Chauncey has performed at many venues both locally and around the country. Some of his most memorable performances to dateare performing at the White House for President Obama, years of performing with Circus Flora and performing with Cirque du Soleil as a hoop diver for their first e er hristmas sho “T’was the Night Before.” As a kid Chauncey spent many hours building ith Ne . e e tl he as a le to build a rotating base for his hoops ith o er Ne .

LUKE ANDERSON ACROBAT HOOP DIVER

Luke was born and raised in Oregon. Ever since a young age he was fascinated by extreme sports, but it wasn’t until his family moved to Arizona where his interests were able to blossom. At age 13 he started to get into strength training and pushing the boundaries. From there an interest in tumbling, parkour and tricking developed. He would spend all his time after school at the park working on tricks and technique, and his very first o as oa hi m asti s at . fter reali i he a ted to pursue this path professionally, he e t to his first auditio for ir ue du Soleil at 19 years old. Shortly after he joined the show “Volta,” and later toured across Europe as a hoop diver with the show “Luzia.”

The last 6 years of live performances and touring travel have nourished his passion for circus and performi . his is his first sho ith ir ue Mechanics, and he is excited to be learning a new apparatus.

ABOUT CIRQUE MECHANICS

Aryn Shelander is trained in Mongolian Contortion and has performed on America’s Got Talent, France’s Got Talent, and is the creator of aerial archery. She was raised in San Francisco doing gymnastics, dance, swim team and chess club. Before joining the circus full time, Aryn studied Cognitive Design at UC Berkeley and co-founded an app design and development company. Aryn started training Mongolian Contortion and hand-to-hand when 22. Six years later she traveled to Mongolia with her coach Serchmaa Byamba to learn contortion and foot-archery which changed her life by giving her the skills she performs today.

OSSY SANCHEZ

ACROBAT JUGGLER-WHEEL OF DESTINY

ss is a fifth e eratio traditio al ir us erformer from Mexico City, Mexico currently residing in Las Vegas. He has been performing such acts as trampoline, tumbling, juggling,

Cirque Mechanics, which calls Las Vegas home, was founded in 2004 by Boston native and German Wheel artist, Chris Lashua, after the success of his collaborative project with the Circus Center of San Francisco, Birdhouse Factory. Cirque Mechanics quickly established itself as a premiere American circus, with its unique approach to performance, inspiring storytelling, and innovative mechanical staging. Spectacle Magazine hailed it as “the greatest contribution to the American circus since Cirque du Soleil”.

Cirque Mechanics, although inspired by modern circus, fi ds its roots i the me ha i al a d its heart i the stories of American ingenuity. The shows, rooted in realism, display a raw quality rarely found in modern circus that makes their message timeless and relevant. The stories are wrapped in circus acrobatics, mechanical wonders, and a bit of clowning around. Cirque Mechanics applies these principles to their Events and Under Canvas divisions, bringing their brand of unique circus entertainment, awe, and amazement, to corporate and private clients, as well as families inside their orange and gray big top.

The troupe has created a series of extraordinary touring theatrical productions, Birdhouse Factory, Boom Town, Pedal Punk, the Orchestra Project, 42ft – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels, and for this season, Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus.

“The Nutcracker” is back!

Under the artistic direction of ballet master Yespari Miller , approximately 70 outstanding dancers and guest professionals with the Ruidoso Academy of Ballet and Dance Company deliver a fasinating production that’s bigger and better than ever before with Tchaikovsky’s world-famous musical score, fresh lead talents, new scenic drops, and a blizzard of wild adventures that swirl through a Victorian Christmastime night. Spectacular sets and atmospherics bring battling mice, toy soldiers, dazzling snowflakes and sugar plum fairies to life. Viewers are led through

a daunting midnight battle and into the enchanted land of the Kingdom of Sweets. It’s an unforgettable tale of young love and heroic valor displayed with balletic grace and athleticism. Experience the magical holiday dreamscape live at Spencer Theater. Ticket proceeds benefit the nonprofit Ruidoso Academy of Ballet and Dance, which rents the Spencer for their annual full- scale production each year.

Saturday, December 16 at 2pm & 7pm • Sunday, December 17 at 2pm

The building exterior construction is currently a $3.7 million project (likely to rise prior to expected completion date of Spring 2024).

Spencer’s operating reserves & previous special project “ASK” funds provided $600,000 to these exterior construction costs. The Spencer utilized its foundation funds as collateral to create a line of credit (loan) for the remainder of the construction costs. This line of credit (loan) will need to be repaid.

The “ASK” Continues.... Please consider a donation of any amount. Contact the Box Office (575)336-4800 or go online - www.SpencerTheater.com

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

MCM Elegante Lodge Resort -The ultimate retreat for family vacations and couples getaways. Escape to four-season recreation, breathtaking views and a relaxed atmosphere where memories are made. Known for our cleanliness, friendliness and four-star elegance, The MCM Eleganté Lodge & Resort is bathed in warmth where the comfiest beds on the planet, fireplaces, in-room jetted tubs, cozy patios, decks, and spectacular views add opulence to a casual environment. The back deck is home to an inviting fire pit, barbeques, dining tables for your complimentary hot breakfast, and is adjacent to miles of walking trails. The large, comfortable lobby and bar, 24-hour fitness room and large saltwater pool and hot tub add a sense of relaxation to your stay. We are located minutes from our outdoor playground – over a million acres of the wilderness of the Lincoln National Forest. Exclusive midtown shopping plus an adjoining golf course (The Links at Sierra Blanca) make this an unforgettable escape. When it comes to heritage and history, this is Billy the Kid country and home to Fort Stanton, the Mescalero Apache Reservation and the historical town of Lincoln. Come enjoy a little piece of the Wild West and you might leave with one of the famed carved bears inspired by Smokey Bear, another local hero. MCMEleganteRuidoso.com

MTD Radio has been a longtime broadcasting partner of the Spencer Theater by promoting shows and events through the years. The group of four stations is locally owned and the stations continue to provide an avenue to promote Spencer productions in Lincoln, Chaves, Eddy, Otero, and Lea Counties by using a variety of musical formats along with local news, weather, and sports programming. The stations include: KIDX The KID (Classic Rock 101.5 FM); KNMB (Hot Adult Contemporary MIX 96.7 FM); KWMW (Your Country W105.1/99.1 FM); KTUM B107 The Blaze (Top 40, 107.1 FM). MTD Radio is proud to partner with Spencer Theater, supporting its goal of providing quality arts and entertainment to the region.

KOBR-TV is a strong supporter of local talent and entertainment. In fact, KOBR-TV has been providing local news, information, and public service to the residents of Roswell and Southeast New Me-xico since 1986. Every day, KOBR provides viewers with local, regional, and state news and information about what is happening in their communities.

KOBR broadcasts to residents living in 7 counties of Southeast NM and West Texas. The station is an affiliate of the NBC television network and owned by Hubbard Broadcasting, which also owns KOB-TV Albuquerque and KOBF-TV Farmington. Visit us at https://hubbardbroadcasting.com.

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso

A Boutique Ruidoso Hotel

Newly Renovated Free Hot Breakfast, WiFi & Parking

Large Indoor Pool

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso offers clean and comfortable accommodations and made for relaxation. Affordable and famil frie dl ith s a ious rooms suites free ifi i room fridges, and complimentary hot breakfast, we’re a casual mountain retreat in the quaint town of Ruidoso. Ideally located off Highway 70 near: the Lincoln County National Forest, midtown Ruidoso, Ruidoso Convention Center, Ski Apache, Inn of the Mountain Gods & Casino Apache, Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, and the beautiful Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts. Visit us at www.elevatehotelruidoso.com/ or call 575.449.2702.

Burt Broadcasting, Inc. is owned and operated by Bill and Donnie Burt of Alamogordo. Bill has been in broadcasting for over 30 years. BBI began in 1988 with the purchase of KYEE-FM. In 2001, BBI purchased KZZX-FM & KINN-AM. KQEL-FM was added in 2006. BBI has won several awards from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association, including “Broadcaster of the Year” in 2006 and “Station of the Year” for KYEE in 2008. The community recently voted KYEE #1, KQEL #2, and KZZX #3 most popular stations in the Market.

KRUI began broadcasting talk/news from Ruidoso in 1999 under the corporate management of MTD Inc. and ownership of R.D. Hubbard. In 2019 MTD moved its operations to Lovington, NM with plans to keep broadcasting KRUI from there. Mayor Lynn Crawford had a different idea. He wanted local radio to remain local. As a result of his efforts, the station and its equipment were donated to the Village of Ruidoso and 1490 KRUI The Mountain was born. You can now join Mayor Crawford for Conversations with the Mayor Mondays from 8:00 – 10:00 AM. He might even tell you about how he talked Mr. Hubbard into donating the station if you call in and ask!

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Located next door to the Spencer Theater, Rainmakers is a place like no other in New Mexico. Members & guests can relax and enjoy an abundance of resort amenities, including golf, hiking, biking, & fine dining in our glamorous restaurant. You’ll be pampered by our exceptional staff while you enjoy the God-given beauty of this very special place.

Homes and homesites available with majestic views of Sierra Blanca and the Capitan Mountains.

Our mission: “To inspire a lifestyle experience of passion in our luxurious mountain resort.”

250 Rainmaker Drive, Alto, NM 88312 United States Ph: (575) 336-7500 or (866) 700-8439

Email: info@rainmakersusa.com

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

THE WEST 93.5 FM is a 25,000 watt radio station broadcasting from Ruidoso, New Mexico playing CLASSIC COUNTRY music twenty four hours per day. We focus on the Golden Era of country featuring the biggest artists of the 70’s, and 80’s, with a careful dose of the 60’s and early 90’s rounding out the mix. CLASSIC COUNTRY primarily appeals to adults who grew up listening to radio in the 70’s and 80’s reflecting the tastes of one of America’s largest and most affluent demographic. We play songs that most country stations have stopped playing – but listeners still want to hear. Our personalities know country music and engage listeners through contests, requests and daily features. Like us on Facebook. KBUY simulcasting at 1360 AM AND 105.9 FM is Ruidoso’s Classic Hit Radio Station. Featuring a contemporary version of the oldies format. Playing the greatest rock & roll hits from the mid to late 60’s, 70’s, and the early to mid 80’s. KBUY/ AM/FM Classic hits features core artists like Elton John, Rod Stewart, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Hall and Oates, and the Rolling Stones. The Classic Hits format’s proven appeal is to the target audience of adults 35 – 64 and especially the coveted advertising demographics of 35 – 54. Listeners are typically college educated, with 58% earning over $50,000 annually and nearly 60% of them are women. Which means we deliver buyers to your business. Introducing BEAR COUNTRY simulcasting at 94.7 FM and 1450 AM. Playing new mainstream country that features a superstar library beginning in the late 80’s, 90’s and ranges up to today’s hottest hits! This ground breaking format is a new distribution for Country music’s most iconic artists, driven by Country music fans’ desire for more exposure to their all-time favorite artist from the last 25 years as well as today’s hottest music. BEAR COUNTRY appeals to the target audience of adults 25 – 54, the largest and most coveted core audience of adults 30 – 49.

Partnering with the Spencer since 1997, the R.D. Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation has provided a transportation grant that keeps school buses rolling from Lincoln County and Mescalero schools to the Spencer Theater, delivering thousands of children to the educational magic unfolding on the worldclass stage. This locally operated philanthropic foundation plays an invaluable roll in the programming of all Class Acts performances, because without safe, organized, and timely transportation of school children, shows would be delayed or difficult to schedule during school hours.

Separately, The Hubbard Foundation is the generous sponsor of a high-profile summer season performance event at the Spencer. The special Hubbard sponsored concerts, typically booked for late August, have further supported the theater’s efforts to provide the very best in performing arts for the betterment of the community.

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Ruidoso Ford Lincoln Inc. has been in operation since 1988. Our dealership has been the proud recipient of numerous local and factory awards including the Ford Motor Company’s President’s Award, which is the highest award for Ford dealerships. For the past several years Lincoln County residents have voted us Best Customer Service, Best Automotive Repair, Best Auto Dealer, Best Auto Parts Store, and Best Place to Work. We were also named the #1 Service Department in New Mexico by Ford Motor Company.We have two convenient locations in Ruidoso. At our main location you will find a great selection of new and used Fords & Lincolns. Our used domestic import center, located at the “Y” on HWY 70, specializes in the best pre-owned domestic and import vehicles in Lincoln County. It is the home of our FREE LIFETIME MAINTENANCE -- and we can proudly say, “We service what we sell”. We also have a full parts & service department open Monday-Saturday and we wash your car free with each service visit.Our staff is friendly and courteous and customer satisfaction is still our only goal. We look forward to serving you for all your automotive needs.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK is proud to sponsor the Spencer Theater and the performing arts in our community. As a “TRUE COMMUNITY BANK,” First National Bank offers full service banking with an excellent customer experience. First National Bank is ready, willing and able to provide all of the banking needs you would have from checking and savings accounts, to home mortgages, to business loans, to commercial financing. First National Bank is FIVE STAR safe and secure. Please visit us at 451 Sudderth Drive, call us at (575)257-4033, or visit our website www.fnb4u.com. WHEN YOU GROW…WE GROW.

CARLSBAD RADIO

Get To Know Carlsbad Radio & our four great stations! KCDY 104.1 FM - Eddy County’s only Adult Contemporary station. KATK 92.1 FM – Carlsbad’s “hometown country station,’ playing the biggest hits from the 90s, 2000s & today. KATK 93.9 FM 740 AM – La Raza is Carlsbad’s locally owned, locally programmed hit music intensive station that includes a great blend of Tejano, Norteno, and Salsa with a little Ranchera and Bachata too KAMQ 1240 AM is sports, sports, sports... 24/7! 1240 ESPN is the full time affiliate for ESPN talk radio.Broadcasting well over 100 Carlsbad high school games every year!and also carries live broadcasts of football and basketball of the New Mexico State Aggies. Tune in, stream, listen to the best, visit us online at http:// carlsbadradio.com/ and make a request, today!

SPENCER CIRCLE 2023 - 2024 CONTRIBUTORS

EXECUTIVE CIRCLE, $25,000+

Hugh & Joy Bancroft

Kay B. Bird

Nancy & Leon Kranz

Bruce & Lynn Morgan

David & Sandra Barrett

Ann Bolte

Betsy Burnett & Daryl Snyder

D Miller Charitable Fund/D Kammrath

The Everett & Joy Crawford Family Foundation

Gary M & Cindy K Lynch

PD & Gayle Cunningham

Leslie & Tye Curtis

Charles & Ann Dodson

Keith & Vicki Estep

James & Lynnette Allmon

Shannon & Randy Anderson

Bill & Karen Armstrong

Sandra Ashe

Mary Ann Baeza

Kaye & Maxwell Barr

Laura Bellamy

John & Norma Bennett

Libby & Danny Berry

Darrel & Jerel Bethany

Phyllis K & David F Boneau

Ron & Marion Butler

Roy Butler

Barbara & Craig Cathey

Kevin & Darla Chester

Barney & Kandy Adams

Fawn Alcorn-Pierce

Frank Bertagnolli

Marilyn E Burres

Manny & Christina Calderon

Stephen & Ann Anderson

Owe & Gloria Bergh

Bob & Dana Bigler

Layton & Thresa Black

Jack Cleaveland

Craig & Julie Collins

Donnell & Sharla Echols

Sharon & Jim Edge

Michael & Mary Fitzgerald

Sharon & John Amastae

Otto & Charlene Brock

Ruth Ann Jeffers Calvert

Charles Chapman

Joyce Cheatham

Amy & Clarke Coll

Eric & Kelly Coll

Linda & Charles Coll

Larry Dickson

Minnie & Dick Eaton

Ty & Shannon Burton

Ellen & Anthony Duncan

Celso Fonseca

Mary Jo Garst

Laurel & Steve Hamilton

Pat & Kathie Guthrie

Carolyne Navar

PRODUCERS CIRCLE, $10,000+

John & Sanna Obermiller

Portia (Betsy) Ramsdale

FOUNDERS GOLD CIRCLE, $5,000+

Sandy Erwin

Bob Gordon

Steven & Kathy Harr

Judy & Skipper Hill

Brenda & Gary Restivo

Gary & Paula Schur

DIRECTORS GOLD CIRCLE, $2000+

Clay & Deborah Harris

Rolla Hinkle III

George & Susan Holmes

Jerry & Betty Leonard

Nancy & Steve Turner

Janet & Bobby Theriot

Jana & Johnny Trotter

Kenneth & Suanna Tumlinson

Nita & Frank Sturges

Margie Melby

Shirley Reed

Frank & Beth Sayner

Richard Sivalls

DIRECTORS CIRCLE, $1000+

Scott & Jane Christensen

Tim & Laurie Collins

Barbara Burg Cook

Steve & Martini DeGroat

Dr. Michael & Mrs. Julie Devous

Lyn Ford

David & Carolyn Gough

Wes Graham

Eileen Grooms & Richard Altans

James & Barbara Hawkins

Ronnie & Terri Hemphill

Sue House

Ray & Joy Irving

John Johns

Aubrey & Mitch Johnson

Rodney G & Sandra Joy

James Knudsen & Wendy Lamb

Art & Leslie Kudner

Terry & Paula Lasky

Curtis & Julie Lucas

Ron & Jeanne Lueck

Mack & Theresa Massey

Mark & Paula McClellan

Paula McCullar & Sharon Cox

Bill & Ella McGaughey

Denna McGuire

Scott Miller

Barbara Poth

Matt & Julie Pursley

James D Russell

PERFORMERS CIRCLE, $500+

David & Carolyn Carson

Don & Susan Cox

Ron & Jill Duncan

Susan Hass Hatch

Kathy Hendrick & Dr Tom Lannkford

Dan Jones & Melba Valdez Lorraine Logan

Drew & Glynna Mouton

Jack & Mimi Nesbitt

Eddie Ohre

SPOTLIGHT CIRCLE, $250+

Parker B Folse

Fred & Judy Gerth

Vernon Hauschild

Brenda & Richard Hawthorne

John & Michelle Hightower

Linda & John Hinkle

RB & Thresa Holmes

Gayleen & Peter Ienatsch

Greg Jones

James & Julia Eggleston

Marilyn Hallford

Robert E Hensley

Chuck & Evelyn Hickey

Michael Ingram

Cheryl Knobel

Donna Lafreniere

Brent & Jennifer Magers

Jo Carole Mayo

Mark McCausland

David & Margaret Higgins

Lisa & Wayne Johnson

Terry Julian

Roxie Moore

Jeff & Diane Naggs

Bonnie & Junior Kerns

Robert Knox & Tresa Jameson

Mark Leitch &William Pegan

Don & Nancy Lincoln

Allan S Mackenzie

Richard & Milly Mastin

Scott & Gail Matthews

Steve & Marilyn McCormick

Judy Anne Monroe

Patricia Miller

Nancy Mitchell

Richard & Leticia Mooney MD

Michael Noltensmeyer

Roderick O’Neal

Nancy & Scott Otey

Darrell & Debbie Ratchner

Deborah Read

Rhetta & Clark Riley

Dorothy E Smith

Terry & Wendy O’Brien

Bill & Kay Owen

Joel & De Anna Sippel

Steven W & Kathryn Smith

Ruben Supan

Sam & Phoebe Spencer

Dan & Marsha Whitt

Cindy & Don Wolfel

Mike & Tami Schattner

Robert & Bette Sherman

Grady & Lynda Shropshire

Susan & Charles Spoor

Marilyn St Clair

John & Shelley Stern

Janis & Bill Stewart

Joseph & Linda Tobkin

Pam & Dave Tomlin

Mike Vargo & Jerri Smith

Judy Walsh

Eric & Angela Weissgarber

Irene Wills

Patricia Shukis Fraser

Mark & Robin Thomas

Brenda A Moran

Murray & Diane Murphy

Sandralynn Nunnally

Barbara O’Leary

Beverly & Charles Overton

Ramon & Alice S Rockwell

Joan & Roger Swanner

Cathy & Dennis Stauffer

Rynn & Jane Truett

Harry & Leann Wagner

Ken & Leslie Wall

Lynette Watkins

Lynn & Donna Weitz

Beverly A & Bill Weston

Robert & Judy Williams

Andrea Zabel & Jiri Klubal

Robert & LuJuana Zane

Colleen Whitaker

Diana & Jake Wiggins

$37,000,000.00+

Jackie and Dr. A.N. Spencer (Theater Founders)

$1,000,000.00+ Kathryn B. Kavadas

$250,000.00+

$100,000.00+

Hugh & Joy Bancroft

David & Sandra Barrett

Kay B. Bird

Ronald & Sandra Carroll

Susan Weir- Ancker

Bill & Karen Armstrong

Ann H. Bolte

David F. & Phyllis K. Boneau

Don & Wanda Harmon

Dorothy C Hays Estate

Dorothy & Tom Anderson

Brewer Oil

Carl & Christi Brininstool Jr

Sarah Burkstaller

Betsy Burnett & Daryl Snyder

Ron & Marion Butler

Chase Foundation

Chevron USA Inc

Dr. William & Jackie Cobb

Everett & Joy Crawford –

Family Foundation

Charles & Ann Dodson

Lucie & Glen Ellis

Dick & Betty Forrest

Kenn & Barbara Acker

Albert C. & Deborah Ackerman

Fawn Alcorn-Pierce

Barbara & Comer Alden

Jane Bradford Armstrong

Drs. Thomas & Janet Arrowsmith-Lowe

John & Beverly Awalt

Jack W. & Elizabeth Barron

Col. (Ret) Frank Bertagnolli

Clyde & Joyce Bishop

Cliff & Nancy Blaugrund

Jane A. Bogle

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bogle

Nadine Bolds

David & Natalie Cecil

Scott & Jane Christensen

Mark & Kathy Clark

Morgan Clough

Compass Bank

P.D. & Gayle Cunningham

Tye & Leslie Curtis

D. Miller Charitable Fund

Edward K. & Jamie David

L. B. & Lloyd Davis

Steve & Martini DeGroat

Ann Denton

Jean & Bob Dumas

Chuck & Marilyn Duncan

Scott & Sue Ackleson

Carol & Bruce Almy

Dr. Ronald & Catherine Annala

Herb Armstrong

James & Rita Arnold

Dan Austin

Lamar & Barbara Ball

Clayton & Jeannine Barnhill

John & Nolana Bassett

Brady Baxter

Karen Becklin

John & Norma Bennett

Sandy Erwin

Estate of Myrl Sawyer Good

Sandra & Ed Harrell

Bruce & Lynn Morgan

Rolla Hinkle III

Sanna & John Obermiller

Portia (Betsy) Ramsdale

Drs. Stephen & Keri Rath

$50,000.00+

Nancy & Leon Kranz

Gary & Cindy Lynch

Sandra Matteucci

Frances McKinney Estate

Juanita Connor Mote

Patricia & Ty Turner

Gil & Vicki Moutray

Carolyne Navar

Shirley Reed Lou Ryan

Frank & Beth Sayner

Michael & Linda Stinson

$20,000.00+

Bart & Arlene Garrison

Bob Gordon

Jane Grubb

Pat & Kathy Guthrie

Ronnie & Terri Hemphill

Dorothy Faye Holt

Sue House

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Hudgins

Drs. Gary Jackson & Vickie Williams

Cathy Jennings

John & Betty King

Jerry & Betty Leonard

Dr. & Mrs. William Liakos

Ashley & Larry Lowe

Mr. & Mrs. Terry Dunlap

Cathy Eastham

Shirley Echols

Dale Ek & Dixie Edwards

Ed & Carol Esstman

Keith & Vicki Estep

Bill & LaRheta Exum

Ann & Mark A Filosa

First National Bank

C. Lyn Ford

Fred & Judy Gerth

Deborah Brown Grissen

Margaret Grooms

Sandra Gussett

Dr Philip C Haney

Bert Madera

Kay McMillan

Marjori M. Melby

Montie-Carol Montgomery

Susanne O’Malley

Bob & Doyleen Pace

Fran Redinger

Ruidoso Ford Lincoln Inc

Mike & Tami Schattner

Gary & Paula Schur

Betty Scogin

Robert & Bette Sherman

Grady & Lynda Shropshire

$10,000.00+

Craig & Chris Sparling

Carol Karlin

Bob & B.J. Kirk

Hal & Kathy Lanham

Charles & Diane Mashburn

Mr. & Mrs. V.T. McCabe

Bill & Ella McGaughey

Don & Ethel McLeod

Scott Miller

Nelson & Pat Muncy

Charles J. & Mary E. Nesbitt III

Ralph Nix

Scott Northam

Lloyd & Katherine Ortega-Derrickson

Patsy Parker

Linda Pirtle

Peter Hawley M.D. & Dan Sloane

Joe & Judy Hill

Rolla & Marge Hinkle

George & Susan Holmes

Helen Joan Holt

Judith Howard

Harold Inman

Karen J. Johns

Estate of F.T. Johnson Jr.

Aubrey & Mitch Johnson

Jackie & Jim Jones

Rodney & Sandra Joy

Roger & Linda Kaiser

Walton Stations

Cindy & Don Wolfel Zia Natural Gas Anonymous

Dan & Anna Stanger

State National Bank

Linda & Autry Stephens

Candis Stern

David & Jo Trammell

Kenneth & Suanna Tumlinson

Steve & Nancy Turner

Judy Walsh

Richard & Jocelyn Williams

Yates Petroleum

Laureen & Richard Zelt

Mary Kay Sarrett

Betty & Glen Savage

John W. & Paula Shawver II

Richard Sivalls

Dick & Margaret Smith

Dr. & Mrs. Charley R. Smith

Stephen R. Smith

Spencer Theater Guild

John & Shelley Stern

William A & Janis Stewart

Glen Stinson & Helen Fong

Steve Stroud

Frank & Nita Sturges

Janet & Bobby Theriot

Rick & Cathy Thompson

Dr. Darryl & Jean Powell

Mrs. Jack Powell

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Ramage

Dr. & Mrs. Jack D. Ramsey

Gary & Brenda Restivo

Frank & Marilyn Richardson

Helen Richardson

Mary F. Roberts

Rodney Robinson

Deanne M. Rogers

Joy L. Ross

James D. Russell

Linda Russell

$5,000.00+

Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Blach

Steve & Diane Blair

Charles & Betty Blaylock

L.P. Bloodworth

Sue Starr Boldrick

Frank & Michele Braden

Patricia Breeding

Ann Brewer

Donald Jugenheimer & Kai Brown

Barbara Bruin

Bob & Dixie Byrd

Peyton L. & Vicki Campbell

Kay & Bill Cauthorn

Bob & Julia Chandler

Charlie & Nancy Cheever

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Cockrill

Carrol & Barbara Collier

Tim & Laurie Collins

Brad & Pat Cooper

Johnny Cope

Evelyne Copeland

Larry & Jackie Corbin

Ronnie & Sally Cox

Sheryl Cox

Ann & Jimmie Todd

Phil & Deb Troost

Burrell & Joan Tucker

Frances & Frank Turrella

Judith Von Collenberg

Ms. Sally A. Walton

Dan & Marsha Whitt

Ray & Lola Willis

Velrick Wilson

Carolyn & John Winston III

Mickey & Marilyn Wood

Dr. Sharon Lee Wooden

Anonymous

Lois & Lawrence Davis

Sue Davis

Kelley & JD Dawley

Jeannie & Michael DeCanditis

Dr. Frank and Susan DiMotta

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Shirley Cunningham Keltner In Memory of Dena M. King- Turner

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Sony Roethemeyer

Ruidoso State Bank

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Talat Soofi

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E NDOWMENT C AMPAIGN

$50,000.00+

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Ann Brewer

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Jayne Clark

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Jack W. & Elizabeth Barron

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Joe Bowden

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Sam Vest

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Carroll Waggoner

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Anne Wilson

Paul Wood

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$10,000.00+

Mrs. Jack Powell Drs. Stephen & Keri Rath $5,000.00+

Dorothy Faye Holt

John & Betty King

Bob & Doyleen Pace

Patricia & Ty Turner

Glynese Floyd

C. Lyn Ford

Michael & Carol Ford

Frye-Louis Capital Management Inc.

John & Fran Haines

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Sue House

R.D. & Joan Dale

Hubbard Foundation

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Hudgins

Bettye Ice

Drs. Gary Jackson & Vickie Williams

Roger & Linda Kaiser

In Memory of Dena M. King- Turner

Dr. & Mrs. William Liakos

Troy & Milda Mason Estate

Judy Walsh

Cindy & Don Wolfel

Gil & Vicki Moutray

Dr. Darryl & Jean Powell

Radisson Seven Seas Cruises

Janis Earl & Eddy Ramsey

Pamela Ray

Rodney Robinson

Lou Ryan

Anonymous $1,000.00+

Juanita Connor Mote

$500.00+

Travis & Leslie Duke

Helen Elliott

Kenneth Fadke

Jerry Gilmer

Jesus A. Gomez MD

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Lou Horton

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Ruidoso State Bank

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Mickey & Marilyn Wood

Frances McKinney Estate

Don & Ethel McLeod

Arthur B. & Lois L. Pacheco

Linda Pirtle

Helen Richardson

Gordon Snidow

Spencer Theater Guild

Mrs. Walter Stowe

TexaStone Quarries

A BOUTTHE S PENCER T HEATER

FREEPUBLICTOURS

Public tours of the facility are offered every Tuesday & Thursday at 10 a.m., except on holidays and performance days. Tour reservations can be made by calling (575) 336-4800. (Tours are weather permitting and subject to cancellation).

SPENCER THEATERPARKING

Valet cost is $5. A season valet pass is available f or purchase at the box office.

LATESEATING; BARAND FOOD SERVICE

Performances start on time; late seating disturbs other patrons. In some cases late seating may not be allowed, and is generally only permitted during applause.

Plan to arrive 30 minutes before showtime, allowing yourself ample time to visit coat check, restrooms, enjoy a beverage at the cash bar or to pre-order intermission drinks.

When buffets are offered in the lobby, the food and bar service starts two hours before the performance. Event menus are listed on the theater’s website and in the season brochure. Buffet tickets can be purchased at box office and online at spencertheater.com.

TICKETRETURNS

Tickets may not be refunded or exchanged. If you cannot attend a performance, please return your tickets to the Spencer Theater Box Office by mail, in person, or by emailing boxoffice@spencertheater.com with authorization to release your tickets with the seat location. If tickets are returned before the performance, 100% of the face value of your returned ticket cost is a charitable contribution to the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The Spencer Theater follows New Mexico health and safety guidelines. If the state issues a mask mandate at any given time, the theater will require all patrons to adhere to the current guidelines. When masks are required, they must be worn at all times – before and during performances, except when eating or drinking.

* Please, if you are not feeling well or are experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms, stay home. We welcome you to join us again in the future. All patrons voluntarily assume exposure risk to COVID19 or any other infectious disease.

PHONES, CAMERAS, RECORDERS, • COURTESY!

Please do not bring cell phones, cameras, or any recording device into the auditorium. Due to multiple legal copyrights, licensing, contractual and policy issues the Spencer does not allow filming or photography during any show. Please leave cell phones and other noise-making devices with our staff at the coat check or turn them off. Please, enjoy the live experience, not the iPhone experience! Patron courtesy includes removing hats that may block the view of those seated behind you. Please consider removing yours before the show begins.

INFANTSANDCHILDREN

The Spencer Theater offers a number of performances for families and these are usually noted in our season brochure. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed in the auditorium. Children under the age of 12 may not be seated in the upper galleries or front row balcony.

GIFTCERTIFICATES

& GROUPRATES

Share the performing arts! Gift certificates are available at the box office in various denominations. For parties of 10 or more people, inquire about our group rates.

VOLUNTEERUSHERS

The staff of the Spencer Theater wishes to thank all of tonight’s volunteer ushers. Contact Fred and Cecile Kinnan at (575) 336-9157 if you would like to join the team of volunteer ushers.

GETINTOUCHWITHUS by calling the Spencer’s Box Office at (575)336-4800, or visiting our website at www.spencertheater.com. Theater personnel contact information is listed on the site.