Starlight Ball 2020 Ad Journal

Mayo Performing Arts Center’s 22nd Annual [Virtual] Starlight Ball

What the World Needs Now

Friday, October 23, 2020

A well-deserved standing ovation to

Mayo Performing Arts Center!

Thank you for continuing to be the region’s shining star for the arts.

Vicki and Tom Malone

Welcome to the Starlight Ball!

Dear Friends, Thank you for joining us for Mayo Performing Arts Center’s 22nd Starlight Ball!

While tonight may look and feel a little different than our previous galas, this fundraising event has never been more important. These past seven months have been challenging for MPAC. Even though we can now open at an extremely limited capacity, there’s still a long and difficult road ahead before we can once again bring you the fully staged productions we all know and love.

Until then, we are thrilled to bring that excitement into your home with tonight’s Starlight Ball. Tonight we celebrate MPAC’s incredible diverse performances and arts education programs. Your support is imperative to our ability to remain the region’s premier center for the arts, now, and in the future.

MPAC is facing the most difficult financial challenge in its history. The future of the performing arts in our community is at stake. A thriving MPAC is essential to a thriving local community and economy. Much like 26 years ago when the community took it upon themselves to give this theater a chance, we need you, the most dedicated supporters imaginable, to give it renewed life. Please give from your heart. We need your support more than ever to help us continue our education programs and provide us with resources we’ll need to safely reopen.

As always, we are grateful to all of our numerous Diamond, Sapphire, Gold and Star Sponsors for their generous support, and to our amazing Starlight Ball Co-Chairs, Committee and staff members for their hard work in putting this unique and exciting event together.

For generations, this extraordinary theatre has celebrated good times and risen above dark periods, but only with the help of an incredible community. Your support tonight helps to sustain MPAC as a viable state anchor performing arts institution and gathering place now and into the future…..the show must go on!

Thank you so much for your generosity. Enjoy this special (virtual) Starlight Ball.

We will see you at the theatre soon!

Warm Regards,

Allison Larena President and CEO

Greg Supron Chairman, Board of Trustees

what we do tonight What we do tonight is to try to keep The wonder of the performing arts alive; What we do tonight may not cure the stricken; Nor fill the bellies of a starving people; Nor send the ghetto child to camp; What we do tonight might... just might... in a time of special need Lift the spirits of a dying man Or feed the soul of a woman who’s lost her faith Or fill a small child’s heart with inspiration.

What we do tonight may not save lives, but What we do tonight can make those lives just a little more worth living.

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Bravo to MPAC for delivering outstanding education programs to our community, including The Miracle Project™ for children on the autism spectrum and with other special needs.

Mary Jane Robertson and Jock Clark

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Mary E. and David L. Cobb Jeanne and Joe Goryeb Unjeria C. Jackson, MD and Larry Thompson The MCJ Amelior Foundation Nancy and Howard Moseson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mulholland Eileen and Carlos Rodriguez Gil and Claire Zweig

Many thanks to each of our committee members for their time, dedication and enthusiastic support in making the Starlight Ball a success.

2020 Starlight Ball Committee Co-Chairs Marylyn McLaughlin | Charles Meizoso, Jr. | Lisa Wallburg Sheri Alexander, Wendy Aresty, Pilar Bellido, Susan Brauer Janet DeMeo, Sally Epstein, Celia Flynn, Jeanne Goryeb Marcia Hunter, Tess Lewis, Danielle Malloy, Nancy Moseson, Myla Pridgen, Mary Jane Robertson, Eileen Rodriguez, Wendy Supron, Thomas Woodard, Rosalia Zamudio Moro Marysue DePaola, Development Director Justin Wynn, Assistant Director of Development Lana Missaggia, Membership and Special Events Manager Christina Wolfe, Development Manager

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starlight ball PROGRAM “What the World Needs Now” Orchestration by Cam Moncur Directed by Cathy Roy Edited by Dayna Grayber Musical Direction by Darius Frowner Performed by MPAC’s Performing Arts School Students Welcome Allison Larena, President & CEO Live “Fund-A-Need” CK Swett, Co-Founder & Auctioneer, Lot 1 A Special Message from Billy Porter Actor, singer, Broadway luminary Chairman’s Address Gregory Supron, Chairman of the Board of Trustees “Rise Up” Performed by Zion Pearson, MPAC Performing Arts School Student Live “Fund-A-Need” with A Special Selection from “The Miracle Project” Auctioneer CK Swett A Special Message from Kristin Chenoweth Actress, singer, Broadway luminary Special Messages from: Mayor Tim Dougherty, Morristown, NJ Leia Gaccione, Chef/Owner, south+pine american eatery, Morristown, NJ Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Live “Fund-A-Need” Auctioneer CK Swett “Defying Gravity” Performed by Students from MPAC’s Performing Arts Company Live “Fund-A-Need” Auctioneer CK Swett Closing Remarks Allison Larena

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Mayo Performing Arts Center recognizes and thanks our previous Starlight Ball honorees.

2019 Unjeria C. Jackson, MD, Starlight Award 2018 Joseph M. Goryeb, Starlight Award 2017 Private Advisor Group, Starlight Award 2016 Morristown Medical Center, Starlight Award 2015 Neil and Lois Gagnon, Starlight Award Jacobs Levy Equity Management, John T. Cunningham Award 2014 J ohn and Margaret Post, Starlight Award Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, John T. Cunningham Award 2013 Lord Abbett, Starlight Award Eileen and N. Larry Paragano Sr., John T. Cunningham Award 2012 RBC Wealth Management, Starlight Award Linda and Jay Hellstrom, Conductor’s Award 2011 Patti and David Aresty, Starlight Award John T. Cunningham, Conductor’s Award 2010 R obert J. McCann, CEO, UBS Wealth Management Americas, Starlight Award 2009 W illiam J. Marino, President and CEO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Starlight Award 2008 Bud Mayo, Starlight Award 2007 The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Starlight Award 2006 Brian Giovinazzi, President and CEO, First Morris Bank and Trust, Starlight Award 2005 Alyce Tregenza, Starlight Award 2004 Laryssa Krupa and Alexander Slobodyanik, Starlight Award 2003 Steve Wiley, Starlight Award 2002 Fred Hafer, JCP&L, A First Energy Company, Starlight Award 2001 The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Starlight Award 2000 Thomas and Theresa Wajnert, Starlight Award 1999 Fred and Walker Kirby, F.M. Kirby Foundation, Starlight Award

What the world needs now is continued support of the arts so that organizations like MPAC can continue to present, teach, inspire and promote the performing arts.

Congratulations on adapting to the challenges encountered during this pandemic.

Wishing you much success going forward.

Unjeria Jackson, MD and Larry Thompson

LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK TO NORMAL OPERATIONS AT OUR FAVORITE NEW JERSEY THEATRE WISHING

MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER A SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL STARLIGHT BALL

THE PARAGANO FAMILY FOUNDATION EILEEN PARAGANO, TRUSTEE SUZANNE PARAGANO KANE, TRUSTEE ANDREW HUNT, TRUSTEE

2020 Starlight Ball Mayo Performing Arts Center is grateful to all those who purchased individual tickets.

Individual Ticket Buyers Sheri and Steve Alexander Layna Arvanites Wendy Aresty and Chris deVries Michele and William Blanchard Jennifer Pelzner Clarke Julie Cohen Janet and Robert Cole William F. Conger Jim and Jaime Conroy Alice D. Cutler Brian and France Delle Donne Janet DeMeo Christine DiCesare Jim and Jeanne Elliott Sally Epstein Deborah Fineman Rick Finkel Marc and Debbie Gaelen Glenmede Trust Company Orren and Patricia Grushkin Gumpper Family Virginia and Russell Hawkins Linda and Jay Hellstrom Walter Hong and Irene Kim Marcia and Peter Hunter Merle Johnson S. Dillard and Adrienne Kirby Barry Kleiman Patricia Koyce Wanniski Alan and Hilary Langsner

Ken Lantigua Allison and Paul Larena David and Tess Lewis Ellen and Jonathan Lewis Arleen and Sandy Lipsman Jim and Danielle Malloy Dr. Karey Matthews and Pilar Bellido Matthews Elizabeth Mattson Susan Mautone Nancy McGlynn Tom and Marylyn McLaughlin Patrick Millar Elizabeth Palumbo Eileen Paragano Myla Pridgen Alyson Rewick Harry and Maxine Riskin Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC Patrica Rochkind Dr. Michael and Mrs. Alice Samach Adam Schwab Robert and Sherry Scott Maggi Sellers Leonard and Brenda Sichel Anita J. Siegel, Esq. Simon and Caroline Tillett Lisa and Peter Wallburg The Yudoff Family List as of 10/20/20

The show must go on!

Thank you, MPAC, for your significant contribution to the community!

Eileen and Carlos Rodriguez

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thank you for your support of our

[Virtual] Starlight Ball and for your continued support of Mayo Performing Arts Center during this difficult period.

Carol and Robert Mulholland Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees

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mayo performing arts center board of trustees Gregory J. Supron Chairman Robert Mulholland Vice Chairman Anita J. Siegel, Esq. Secretary & Legal Counsel Mary Jane Robertson Treasurer Allison Larena President & CEO Edward W. Ahart, Esq. Susan Brauer Christopher R. Carroll, Esq. Mary E. Cobb Sally Epstein Edward A. Gramigna, Jr., Esq. Linda Hellstrom Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. Kristin Lynn Tom Malone Elizabeth A. Mattson Marylyn McLaughlin Howard Moseson James F. Quinn Harry J. Riskin, Esq. David Welsh Joseph M. Goryeb, Bud Mayo, Chairmen Emeriti Leonard Sichel, The Late Stephen B. Wiley, Trustees Emeriti

IN HONOR OF MPAC

FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THE COMMUNITY. Harry and Maxine Riskin

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MPAC

on a job well done!

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We are proud to support and celebrate MPAC for its achievements in providing the Morristown community with outstanding arts events and education programs.

Paula and Bill Marino

special thanks Lisa Marie Falbo and Longshot Productions Hawk Graphics Linda Lobdell Graphic Design Seth Rudetsky Special Appearances Kristin Chenoweth Mayor of Morristown Tim Dougherty Leia Gaccione, Chef/Owner, south + pine american eatery, Morristown, NJ Billy Porter Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) CK Swett, Co-Founder & Auctioneer, Lot 1 MPAC Staff Chris Ball, Production Director Adrienne Beck, Programming Manager Michael Dundon, Audience Development Manager Lindsey Fu, Graphic Designer Maria Gentile, Teaching Artist Lee Kaloidis, Operations Director Ed Kirchdoerffer, General Manager Jean Leonard, Marketing Director Jon Rodriguez, Performing Arts School Coordinator Anthony Scareon, Manager of Administration and Board Relations Lauren Soule, Digital Design and Platforms Manager Walter Urban, Facilities and Maintenance Katie Wanner, Production Manager Photography Katharine Boyle Tom Salus

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey.

MPAC is grateful to the following donors whose major support helps to sustain the general operating needs of our organization:

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MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER and applaud their amazing efforts at creating and bringing community together through the arts.

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The Hampshire Companies proudly supports the mission of the Mayo Performing Arts Center

Thanks to the Starlight Ball Committee and the MPAC Organization for their tireless work to support the arts in our community during this time of tremendous need

MPAC thanks the Performing Arts School students for their performance at tonight’s Starlight Ball!

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The MPAC Performing Arts School (PAS) is dedicated to providing exceptional arts education to children and adults of all ages and abilities. The Performing Arts School (PAS), founded in 2006, is a performance-based theatrical training program which serves approximately 700 students per year with over 20 classes a week within a supportive and creative atmosphere.

MPAC is also proud to offer The Miracle Project™ New Jersey, a fully inclusive program for children with autism and other special needs.

Tonight’s Performing Arts School Performers Layna Arvanites

Zoe Hart

Leah Margolis

Bobbi Baitey

Sophia Hom

Mia Munoz

Ainsley Ball

Josiah Irwin

Zion Pearson

Brianna Brown

Cole Januzzi

Daniel Raimer

Durant Canosa

Meghan Jenkins

Sedona Raphael

Bryella Challandes

Sid Kamat

Jalen Royal

Kayla Dougherty

Hope Keil

Juliette Trumbull

Juliette Foullois

Destiny Keith

Reese VanBenschoten

Briana Gumpper

Anna Kiczek

McKenna Vasquez

Tara Gumpper

Preston Kung

Caitlyn Wagner

Jude Hall

Sarah Lepre

Alexa Yudoff

Ryan Hall

Sam Lewis

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the Starlight Ball Committee is proud to support Mayo Performing Arts Center’s 22nd Annual [Virtual] Starlight Ball

Above (from top left): Marcia Hunter, Lisa Wallburg, Marylyn McLaughlin, Charles Meizoso, Jr., Janet DeMeo, Eileen Rodriguez, Sheri Alexander, Wendy Supron, Pilar Bellido Not Pictured: Wendy Aresty, Susan Brauer, Sally Epstein, Celia Flynn, Jeanne Goryeb, Tess Lewis, Danielle Malloy, Nancy Moseson, Myla Pridgen, Mary Jane Robertson, Thomas Woodard, Rosalia Zamudio Moro

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Mayo Performing Arts Center and celebrate the 22nd Annual [Virtual] Starlight Ball.

Morristown Medical Center is proud to continue its support of MPAC and the Starlight Ball.

We congratulate you on the success of your virtual programs during these unprecedented times.

Mayo Performing Arts Center gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and businesses for their generous donations to the Silent Auction.

Sheri and Steve Alexander Theresa Artigas Portrait Artist The At-Home Academy Attentive Dental Care Basking Ridge Country Club Noga Beer The Bernards Inn Michael Bolton Jon Bon Jovi Amy Bozza - Piano Lessons Camp Bow Wow Mary and David Cobb Colly Flowers Crossfit Morristown D. Panetta LLC David Ellis Events Delicious Heights DePasquale The Spa Christine DiCesare The Fab Four The Farm Sebastian Forster Marc and Debbie Gaelen Joe and Jeanne Goryeb The Grand CafĂŠ Orren and Trish Grushkin Healthy Italia Marcia and Peter Hunter Huntington Learning Center Morristown JR Cigars Just Jersey Brian Keating Michael Kohner David and Tess Lewis Ellen and Jonathan Lewis Maks and Val Live Jim and Danielle Malloy Liz Mattson Mayo Performing Arts Center

Tom and Marylyn McLaughlin Charlie Meizoso, Jr. Mendham Jewelers Millbrook Vineyards and Winery Charles T. Miller Monster Sushi Morris Animal Inn Morris County Historical Society Morris County School of Glass Morristown Game Vault Howard and Nancy Moseson MPAC Starlight Ball Committee Bob and Carol Mulholland Murder Mystery USA, Inc. My Limo New York Giants Pete O’Hagan Carolyn Olenowski Peapack Private Billy Porter Putnam Investments Harry and Maxine Riskin Mary Jane Robertson and Jock Clark Carlos and Eileen Rodriguez Lea Salonga Michael and Alice Samach Seasons Olive Oil and Vinegar Taproom Seaton Hackney Stables Anita J. Siegel South Street Yoga Wendy and Gregory Supron Stephen Taylor Portrait Artist Sue Thakur Titan Aviation Group LLC Trend Motors Volkswagen Peter and Lisa Wallburg Wavelength Audio Video Charissa H. Yong Photography, LLC Rosalia Zamudio Moro As of 10/18/20

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Thanks for bringing the love– and grit– MPAC! Karen & Jeff Kirby

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We wish MPAC all the best going forward as it continues its mission to present, educate, support, and advocate for the arts.

We thank all of our supporters, Allison, the Starlight Ball Committee, and the entire MPAC staff for the great work you do every day.

Wendy and Greg Supron