Annual Report 50th Season 2022/2023

2022/2023 Annual Report Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Place Gainesville FL 32601

What’s Inside Message from the President of the Board..................2 Message from the Artistic Director............................4 The Hippodrome’s 50th Mainstage Season ..............6 Education and Community Engagement................... 8 Hipp Cinema .............................................................10 Art Gallery................................................................. 12 Hippodrome 50th Birthday Celebration.................... 13 Special Events............................................................14 Strategic Plan - Engage, Challenge, Inspire.............. 16 Financials................................................................... 18 Donors, Sponsors, and Grants................................... 20 Kelly Atkins in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder - Photo by Michael A. Eaddy

Message from the President As President of the Board of Directors, it is my honor and distinct pleasure to share with you the remarkable journey we have undertaken over the past year. In the world of professional theater, every act, every scene, and every production represents a unique tapestry of human expression and storytelling. Our organization is committed to weaving these tales of emotion, inspiration, and innovation into the very fabric of our community. Through the tireless dedication of our artists, staff, and supporters, we have continued to bring powerful narratives to life on our stage, igniting conversations and fostering connections that are as profound as they are enlightening.

These past few years have been a testament to our resilience and unwavering dedication to the arts. We faced unprecedented challenges and reimagined the way we connect with our audience. Amidst the uncertainty, our commitment to our mission never wavered. We found new ways to innovate, adapt, and explore the boundless possibilities of live performance, all while ensuring the safety and well-being of our patrons and artists.

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Jay Nixon in Fahrenheit 451 - Photo by Michael A. Eaddy

of the Board None of this would be possible without the incredible support from our community. Together, we have created a tapestry of stories that have resonated deeply with our audience and left an indelible mark on our community’s cultural landscape. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated board members, our exceptional staff, our talented artists, our generous supporters, and, of course, our enthusiastic patrons. Your unwavering commitment to the arts is what propels us forward, ensuring that our stage continues to be a canvas for stories that inspire, provoke thought, and elicit joy.

As we navigate the ever-evolving world of the performing arts, we invite you to join us on this exhilarating journey as we look to the future with hope, determination, and boundless enthusiasm. Thank you for your steadfast support!

We look forward to sharing many more chapters of artistic excellence with you in the coming years.

Michael Curry Hippodrome Board President Hippodrome Board of Directors Bruce Cornwell, Gretchen Casey, Jeffrey Tate 2023 Summer Spectacular - Photo by Michael A. Eaddy

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Message from the As I look back on our last season, I can’t help but reflect on the origins of this theater, the passion and commitment of the founders. I reflect not only on the six creatives that launched a living, breathing legacy, but of the first patrons to make their way to that 7-11 store; the couple navigating the ginormous pothole in the parking lot and deciding not only to come back, but to guide, shape and support that fledgling organization and to also become the Hippodrome’s very first board members. I think of all the patrons waiting for the rain to stop on the tin roof at the old warehouse on 441 so the show could go on; and the community that voted for the Hippodrome to be given the old post office building to create a new home for art that would bring the downtown community back to life over the next 40 years.

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Savannah Simerly and Elise Hudson in Silent Sky - Picture by Michael A. Eaddy

Artistic Director Cities the size of Gainesville aren’t home to professional regional theaters. It’s just not a common experience. Cities our size aren’t large enough to sustain the funds and maintain the patron attendance that non-profit professional theaters require to produce high-quality productions and employ professional artists. And yet, here we are, 50 years later, doing the impossible.

This community, our community, has proven time and time again that the arts matter; that they are worth investing time and money in; and that, at the end of the day, cultural arts is what ties our community together. We are beyond grateful to be a part of this very vibrant and special community. We truly would not be here without every single one of you.

Stephanie Lynge Artistic Director

Jade Young in the New Works Festival - Picture by Michael A. Eaddy

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The Hippodrome’s From its inception in 1972 the Hippodrome Theatre has brought stories to the stage that explore and celebrate the human condition. The Hippodrome has pushed the limits of storytelling, creating memorable productions and our 50th season was no exception. Our theme Beyond Limits continued our tradition of storytelling outside the norm and producing stories that challenge our assumptions.

We challenged the community to talk about the demonization of books and knowledge in our season opener and co-production with UF SOTD, Fahrenheit 451, then asked them to find a way to connect across the political divide in Running Mates. We celebrated the holidays with our classic A Christmas Carol, adapted by a local playwright, and laughed the night away with those two amazing musician actors in the musical, Murder For Two. We pushed the boundaries of storytelling with the Pulitzer prize winning The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, set in a literal wrestling ring on stage, and produced a clash of cultures comedy, Native Gardens, to make us all laugh and wince at ourselves.

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Brady Wease in a Murder for Two - Holiday Edition - Photo by Michael A. Eaddy

50th Mainstage Season We inspired the entire community to reach for the stars in Silent Sky as we collaborated with women in science from across the county, and ended our season with the largest musical produced on the Hippodrome Stage in many years, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.

The Hippodrome also continued to explore new ways of bringing storytelling and the community together, pushing the limits through its New Works Festival celebrating Floridian voices and stories, and the Hipp Unplugged series that fosters new playwrights, new directors, and helps us grow the talent right here in our community.

Cast of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity - Photo by Michael A. Eaddy

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Education & Community The Hippodrome has been providing educational programming since its founding. Education and the engagement of young audiences is at the heart of the mission of the Hippodrome. This year, the Hippodrome continued the tradition with classes, camps ,and collaborations with local organizations and events.

This year’s Spring Break camp was titled We Found Things. This series, inspired by a scavenger hunt, offered participants an exploration of Downtown Gainesville.The students devised scenes, poems and songs about the articles found during their scavenger hunt.

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2023 Summer Spectacular - Photo by Michael A. Eaddy

Engagement Summer Spectacular hosted 150 campers. This year’s plays were The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Jungle Book, and Hain’t Blues. Our youngest campers worked on character development and poetry.

This culminated in the creation of a play inspired by Dr Seuss’ story, The Lorax. All of the plays were performed by the campers on the Hippodrome’s Main Stage.

The Education Department also developed active community partnerships with Alachua Academy , the Center for Peacebuilding, The Center for Humanities in the Public Sphere and Peaceful Paths.

2023 Summer Spectacular - Photo by Michael A. Eaddy

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Hipp Cinema This year, the Hippodrome Cinema invited cinema patrons to not only view great films but to participate in them as well. Our Cocktails & Classics series showed several original Universal Monster films and we began a series exploring the cinema of science fiction themed: Beyond Space, Beyond Time.

Our partnerships this year were eclectic by design. Through our partnership with the American Institute of Architects, we encouraged awareness of the built environment and design.

Our collaboration with composer David DiDonato brought him back to perform his score to Nosferatu live in our cinema. We were privileged to show Yelling Fire in an Empty Theater, an independent film that was created by a group of artists formerly from Gainesville. There is something captivating about familiar faces on the big screen.

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We showed several films that created big waves in the industry for their novelty and reception.

As The Whale was being praised critically, we screened it in tandem with the director’s, Darren Aronofsky, cult classic PI to give greater depth to his body of work. The instant horror phenom Skinamarink, challenged our less adventurous patrons, but also demonstrated that even a film with a $15,000 microbudget can still manage to amaze audiences.

Our regular programming continues to expand to include a significant number of international films. This year, we had contributions from West African, French, and South Korean cinema. One of our best performing films was Broker, a South Korean production starring, Parasite favorite, Song Kang-ho.

We ended our season early to begin undergoing a much-needed revitalization, generously funded by the Wild Spaces & Public Places sales tax. Stay tuned for more details.

Education Photo Shoot 2023 - Photo by Michael A. Eaddy

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Art Gallery The Hippodrome Theatre Art Gallery is dedicated to showcasing the work of local and regional artists and fostering a vibrant arts community in Gainesville. With a commitment to promoting creativity and cultural expression, the gallery provides a platform for artists to share their unique perspectives and engage with the community. This past year we showcased the works of Celino Dimitroff, Wes Lindberg, Alma Elaine Shoal, and other local artists including Hippodrome staff.

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Ghost Lines and Eggbound A Solo Exhibition by Alma Elaine Shoaf

Feel the Burn A Solo Exhibition by Celino Dimitroff

Radiant Light A Solo Exhibition by Wes Lindberg

50th Birthday Celebration The Hippodrome’s 50th Birthday Celebration was held on April 15, 2023 and commemorated the Hippodrome's Past, Present, and Future. Each area of the Hippodrome was dedicated to showcasing the theater's history, engaging with the Hippodrome’s current programming, or imagining the future of the Hippodrome. Over 1,000 people attended our community celebration.

Lot’s of things have changed in the past 50 years, but the Hippodrome’s commitment to professional theatre has never waivered!

April 2023 Hippodrome’s Birthday Celebration - Social Media Picture

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Special Events In 2022-23, the Hippodrome had many special events in our Cinema and Basement! Events included ongoing programs and several one time special events. Many of these events were done in partnership with other organizations.

Basement Sessions showcased new, up and coming, and local artists allowing them to experiment with new music, sound, and art. This event served as a platform for the artists to grow their audiences. A few of the artists showcased this past year included Kingkooling, Short Stack, Krystin Blaire, and many more.

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Basement Sessions 2022-2023

Unguarded The Movie - The event culminated with a panel discussion with the Filmmaker Simonetta D’Ltalia and members of the Department of Corrections. The film and discussion was done in collaboration with the Department of Corrections and UF Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere.

Magical Approach - Experimental film and live music performance in collaboration with Pulp Arts.

Acrocats - Feline Extravaganza featuring real life felines in collaboration with Rock Cats Rescue.

Lost Boys of Sudan - Panel discussion and screening with Sudanese students impacted by the civil war and current crisis in Sudan in collaboration with the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding

Acrocats at the Hippodrome Theatre - Picture by Franziska Raeber

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Strategic Plan The 2023-2028 Five year Strategic Plan grew out of the collected staff, board and community input around questions about where the Hippodrome wants to be in five years and how we get there. We identified six pillars foundational to the Hippodrome longevity and sustainability; Mission Clarity, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Sustainability, Community Engagement, Infrastructure and Process, and Board of Directors.

As a result of this inquiry a revised mission and vision for the Hippodrome were created.

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Our five year Strategic Plan can be found on our website at https://thehipp.org/about-us/)

Mission Statement: The Hippodrome Theatre creates exceptional professional theater that engages, challenges and inspires our community.

Vision Statement: ENGAGE: We cultivate imagination and potential. We provide a safe and supportive artistic home. We collaborate with diverse organizations, sponsors, and individuals.

CHALLENGE: We invite our community to consider new perspectives. We create works that explore our shared and diverse humanity. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through communal experiences.

INSPIRE: Experiences that ignite the human spirit. We spark imagination through the universal language of storytelling. We illuminate both the shared struggles and exquisite beauty of human relationship.

Laura Shatkus in the New Works Festival - Picture by Michael A. Eaddy

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Financials 2023 Income Grants 25%

$1,252,671 *unaudited 45% Programs (Theatre/Cinema/Education) 8% Other 22% Donations and Sponsorships 25% Grants

Live Theatre 35%

Leading Ladies 3%

Cash Corporate Sponsor 3%

Collier Challenge 8%

Individual Giving 8%

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Cinema 2% Education 8% Other 8%

Michelle Bellaver and Joy Lynn Jacobs in Running Mates - Picture by Michael A. Eaddy

2023 Expenses Admin & Overhead 22%

Other 5%

Education 7%

$1,433,670 *unaudited 63% Live Theatre 3% Cinema 7% Education 5% Other 22% Administrative Costs and Overhead Program Total is 73%

Live Theatre 63%

Cinema 3%

Nell Page (Rainsberger) and Kevin Rainsberger in Native Gardens - Picture by Michael A. Eaddy

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Sponsors, Grants, SEASON PRODUCERS $50,000+ City of Gainesville • The Collier Companies • Florida Division of Cultural Affairs • Visit Gainesville, Alachua County

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS $20,000+ 98.5 KTK, 97.3 The Sky, Country 103.7 The Gator, AM 850 • CBS4 / NBC9 • James Moore Consulting • Michael and Phyllis Warren on Behalf of AMJ Group, Inc • UF School of Theatre + Dance PRODUCERS $10,000+ EFN Properties • Gainesville Health and Fitness Center • Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille • WindFM 92.5 Gainesville/95.5 Ocala • Lake and Emerald Publications • Nell Page Rainsberger Realtor, Campus to Coast Realty • Quality Plumbing • WUFT-FM, WUFT-TV PRODUCTION SPONSORS $5,000+ Alliance Credit Union • Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors • Florida Pest Control • Gabrielle Redfern • Gator Moving and Storage Co. • JVC Broadcasting • King’s Heating and Air, Inc • Mini Maid • Oak Hammock at the University of Florida • Pride Community Center of North Central Florida (PCCNCF) • Residence Inn by Marriott • Rush and Frisco Law • Sherwin Williams OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE SPONSOR $2,000+ Allstate Agent - Judy Locascio

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PERFORMANCE SPONSORS $1,750+ Amelia’s Fine Italian Cuisine • The Bagel Bakery • JohnRussell Salon • Tonewood Family Music • Watchguard Technologies • Kelley D. Jones P.A. Gregg Jones and Patrick T. Horn in A Christmas Carol - Picture by Michael A. Eaddy

and Donors LEADING LADIES GIVING CIRCLE The money raised was granted for essential upgrades and resources including archival photo framing, sound system, new technical booth windows, summer camp scholarships, education carts for crafts, and catering room storage.

Leading Ladies 2022/2023: Maria-Elena Augustin • Jan Baur • Dr. Theresa Beachy • Dr. Azra Bihorac • Kim Bosshardt • Patrice Boyes, ESQ • Mary Day Coker • Amanda Rodriguez Demaria • Sheila K. Dickison • M. Susan Fulford • Carol Gwin • Nancy Herring • Marie House • Cornelia Holbrook • Linda Kallman • Leslie Klein • Lucinda Lavelli • Jennifer Lee • Melanie Leonard • Judy Locascio • Ginny Maurer • Carol F. Meyer • Chris M. Morris • Kat Moore • Marni Most • Allison Norqvist • Kerry Oliver-Smith • Nell Page Rainsberger • Emily Pritchett • Galatia Ramphal • Gabrielle Redfern • Lynn Rousseau • Vivian Ruth Sawyer • Molly Sexton Hamilton • Ilene Silverman • Jan Snyder • Florence M. Turcotte • Justine Vaughen • Helen Warren • Jorgia Wooten • Nicole Yucht

Leading Ladies Opening Night - Picture by Carly Spoto Photography

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Our Generous Donors PRODUCER $50000+: Nathan S. Collier DIRECTOR $10,000+: (anonymous) • (anonymous) PLAYWRIGHT $5,000-$9,999: (anonymous) • Mary Trew & Weaver Gaines • Anne Margoluis • Janet Silverstein • Jan Snyder & Steve Wilson • Gary & Suzy Miller, the Miller Family Foundation DESIGNER $2,500-$5,000:Debbie & Mike Conlon • Paul & Leslie Klein • Eileen McCarthy Smith • Hallie & Ted McFatridge • Midge Smith • Merry Lynne Wilson COMPOSER $1,000-$2,500: William T. Anderson • Julie Anspach • Wayne & Penny Archer • Maria Elena Augustin • Margaret Bachus Estate • Jan Baur • Dr. Theresa Beachy • Kenneth & Laura Berns • In Memory of Nelson & Mary Gene Blanchard • David & Linda Bloom • Joyce Bono • Kim Bosshardt • Phoebe Bowers • Patrice Boyes • Richard Brown • Mary Day Coker • Bruce Cornwell • Katherine D’Amato-Weinhold • Skip & Lynda Everitt • Chris & Rusty Forsmark • M. Susan Fulford • Ira Gessner • Dick & Caren Gorenberg • Carol & Bob Gwin • Tashia & Jeff Hale • Nancy Herring • Colin Hines • Linda Kallman • Kim Kazimour • Lucinda Lavelli • Jennifer Lee • Melanie Leonard • Joseph W. & Lucille Little • Carol Locascio • Trevor & Charlene Luke • Stephanie B. Lynge • Ginny Maurer • Gary & Laura McGill • Carol F. Meyer • Jeff & Lauren Miller • Chris M. Morris • Marni Most • Joakim Nordqvist • Nell Page Rainsberger & Kevin Rainsberger • The Pennypacker Family • Emily Pritchett • Amanda Rodriguez Demaria • Lynn Rousseau • Sally Ryden • Vivian Ruth Sawyer • Joy & Richard Segall • Molly Sexton Hamilton • Ilene & Harvey Silverman-Budd • Robert Stern • Betsy Styron • Farol Tomson • Justine Vaughen Fry • Nora Hoover & Amor Villar • Nel & Daniel Webster • Kate Wilkinson • Nicole Yucht CHOREOGRAPHER $500+: (anonymous) • (anonymous) • Michael Avery • Dr. Azra Bihorac • Tara & James Blythe • Linda Boyles • Frederick J Brenneman • J.F. & Ch arme Burns • Peter Carpenter • Michael Curry & Stefanie Lord • Daniel & Lisa Duncanson • Maywood & Mary Ellen Ellifritt • David Etherington & Jeff Dunn • Laura Gillman • Michael Gorham & Veronika Thiebach • Frederick & Patricia Harden • Heather Harrell • Ann Hatfield • Marie House • John Howard • Rosemary Hume • David P. Kienast • Brenda & Morgan Lynge • Richard & Valentina Mankin • Judge Karen Miller • Amy Pazzalia & Joe Stokes • Karen Scarborough • Molly Sexton Hamilton • Jason Shinn • John & Daun Spindler • Ruth L. Steiner • Kenneth D. Wald • Samuel Welker • Cynthia White • Elaine Young CAST $250+: Erika Aenlle • James & Caroll Archer • Jane Brockmann • James & Phylis Craig • Lee & Barbara Dockery • Cherie Fine • Lauren Groff & Clay Kallman • Chad Hood • Gary G Ihas • John & Carol Koogler • Timothy Leslie • Phyllis Lotzkar • Pat & Robert Moore • Jon Morris • Veronica & Charles Ponzio • Michael & Jaquelyn Resnick • Carol & Jim Sarisky • Jeff & Diana Shamis • Brenda Smith • The Smyth Family • Jane Townsend • Robin West • Harvey & Missy Ziegler

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The Cast of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder - Picture by Michael A. Eaddy

THE COLLIER CHALLENGE HIPPODROME THEATRE 2029 This campaign continues to help the Hippodrome support its artistic mission. In 2022, a total of $130,000 was provided to the Hippodrome through individuals and the match.

Collier Challenge Donors: Jessica Abel • Erika Aenlle • Richard Alllen & Susan Mastin • Sherri & Eric Amundson • Julie Anspach • Lisa Anthony & Isaac Simmons • James & Karen Archer • Christine Aytug • Robert Bachus • Walter & Pamela Barry • Gil & Suzie Baxter • Theresa Beachy • John & Barbara Bengston • Azra Bihorac & Charles Hobson • David & Linda Bloom • James & Tara Blythe • Joyce Bono • Ralph Bowden • Lisa Bowley • David & Nancy Boyd • Sherry & Carter Boydstun • Martha Brane & Lewis Sussman • Patti Breedlove • Jane Brockman • Tom Brunson & Debbie Savage • Jane & Russell Burman-Holtom • Cheryl Calhoun & Ester De Jong • Neda Caneva • Alan Carlson & Theresa Guecia • Peter Carpenter • Charlotte & Paul Chadik • Candace Clift & Mark Woolett • Amy Coenen • Debbie Conlon • Erin Connelly • Wes Corbett • Bruce Cornwell • Diane Craig • Phylis & James Craig • Ed & Sheila Crapo • Michael Curry • Katie D’Amato • Eddie Daniel & Jason Monroe Newman • Fonda Davis & John Eyler • Nancy Deren • The Dharma Endowment Foundation • Sheila Dickison • Lee & Barbara Dockery • Cheryl & Paul Doering • Jeff Dunn & David Etherington • Mark Elliot • Robert Emerson • Jane Emmeree & Erick Smith • Jean Epling • Guy & Rhea Epstein • Skip & Lynda Everitt • Tara & Bill Ezzell • Carol Faas • Rebecca Falmlen •Cassandra Farley & Christie Mclaughlin • Mark Fenster • Mark & Terrie Flaherty • Griselda Forbes • The Friends of Melrose Elementary School Arts & Science Council • Paul & Mary Ellen Funderburk • Jessie Furman • Reisa & Paul George • Ira Gessner • Karen & Danny Gilliland • Matt & Rae Gitzendanner • Julie & layton Glenn • Harvey Goldstein • Dick & Caren Gorenberg • Jim & Sibet Grantham • Aubrey Greene • Jess & Barbara Gregory • Mary & Joe Haldeman • Jeff & Tashia Hale • Anne Hastings • Cliff Haynes • Bruce & Elizabeth Hicks • Colin Hines • Guenther Hochhaus • Robert & Lynne Holt • Hogtown Brewers • Chad Hood • Nora Lee Hoover & Amor Villar • John Howard • Sharon (Shea) Huey • Rosemary Hume • Myiah Hutchens & Jay Hmielowski • Gary & Joann Ihas • Michael Jester • Karen & Jodie Johnson • Elta Johnston • Gilda Josephson & Jeff Weingarten • Clay Kallman & Lauren Groff • The Kaplan-Stein Charitable Fund • Kim Kazimour • Jim & Melissa Keefer • Barbara Keener • Loren Keldsen • Rev. Maureen Killoran & Peter Hyatt • Paul & Leslie Klein • Marshal & Laura Knudson • Reggie Kramel • Jim & Melissa Keefer • Barbara Keener • Loren Keldsen • Rev. Maureen Killoran & Peter Hyatt • Paul & Leslie Klein • Marshal & Laura Knudson • Reggie Kramel • Scott & Joanne LaFramenta • Sandra Lambert & Pamela Paris • Jeremy LesifkoBremer Marc & Kaye Linden • Carol Locascio • Debbie Louis • Brenda & Morgan Lynge • Stephanie B. Lynge • John Malanchuck • Richard Mankin & Valentina Komaniecka • Anne Margoluis • Hayley Mathis • Hilary Mathis • Sarah Maxwell • Helen McCune • Gary & Laura McGill • Kathleen McGlone • Martin & Caryl McKellar • Sue & Jack Mecholsky • Carol F. Meyer • Catie Miller & Kirsten Engstrom • Jeff & Lauren Miller • Georgia & Ron Mills • Charlie Mitchell • John Morgan • Richard & Joanna Morrow • Marni Most • Esther Negrin • Dorothy & Gale Nevill • Madge Nipper • Kimberlee & Bill Oakes • Robert K. & Carol Anne Oglesby • Debi Pais & Bob Kolb • Amy Pazzalia & Jeff Stokes • H. S. & Susanne Pennypacker • Liz Perdue & Sally Bethart • Susan Peters • Peggy & Nancy Peterson • Ed & Sandra Pettegrew • Bradley & Marta Pollitt • Lisa & James Posteraro • The Pozek’s • Gary Prowe • Barbara Jean Raskin • Gabrielle Redfern • Sandy & Larry Reimer • Ralf Remshardt & Caron Cadle • Churchill & Gay Roberts • Janet Roberts • Gail Robinson & Carol Heymann • Arthur & Joyce Rosenblatt • Jane & Mike Ryals • Betsy & David Sanders • Whitney Sanford & Kevin Veach • Carol & Jim Sarisky • Karen Scarborough • Suzanne Scheraga • Suzanne Schiemann • Diane & Jeff Shamis • Brian & Cindy Shea • Allison & Jason Shinn • Beth & Jeff Siegel • Brenda Smith & Ronald Burrichter • Eileen McCarthy Smith • Halbert & Ruth Smith • Pamela Smith & Carol Barron • Madeline Smyth • The Smyth’s • Jan Snyder & Steve Wilson • Caroline H Stanhope • Mike Still • G. W. Swicord • Joe Thigpen & Becky De Marie • The Thompson Family • Farol Tomson • Tonewood Family Music Inc. • Martin & Vibeke Vala • PJ van Blokland • Kirk van Meter • Vasanthi Vanniasingham • Gary & Martha Waltman • Marta Wayne • Tom & Mary Louise Weber • Robin West & Ken Wald • Roger & Ellen West • Tom & Julie Whitney • Carol Willis • Gene Witmer • Dr. Sarah Wittstruck • Carole & Bill Zegel

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Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Place Gainesville, FL, 32605 (352) 375 4477 / TheHipp.org

25,464

Live Theatre Patrons

22,851

Social Media Followers (400 k reach)

458

Individual Donors

42

Leading Ladies

34

Corporate Sponsors

8 150

Mainstage Performances Campers

50

Professional Actors

36

Year-round employees, 16 full-time employees

over $3 Million

Direct Economic Impact to Alachua County

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