2022 | The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory Annual Report

TOGETHER WE THRIVE

2022 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

OUR MISSION

To ignite and nurture a passion for the performing arts in audiences and artists of today and tomorrow.

We Acknowledge

“We discovered our love for The Hanover Theatre in 2016. After that wonderful experience, we were eager to keep coming back! It is truly a gem. In 2021, The Hanover Theatre selected an Indian cast to play the Cratchit family in their 14th Annual Production of A Christmas Carol. That was a big deal for us. To see our community represented both on stage and in the audience at The Hanover Theatre is something we’re hoping to see more of in the years to come!”

- Dr. Sanjay & Neela Shah

Territory Acknowledgement

Land is something sacred to all of us. Whether we consciously appreciate it or not, it is the space upon which we play, live, eat, find love and experience life. The land is ever-changing and ever-shifting, giving us and all other creatures and beings on the earth an infinite number of gifts and lessons. Today, we want to acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Nipmuc Nation on which we are working and currently performing in Worcester, MA. We recognize and respect Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. This sort of acknowledgement is essential to human rights work across the world. It is essential to our work of honoring stories that explore the human experience. Find more information at native-land.ca/.

We Welcome

Dear Friends,

Our 2021-2022 season was an important one for us on many levels. We began the year with a new venture, The Hanover Theatre Repertory’s (THT Rep) outdoor production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Staged on the steps of Worcester’s City Hall, the project was both ambitious and rewarding. Despite significant challenges, we collaborated and partnered with our community and corporate supporters to engage with new audiences and thrive as an organization. The COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown forced us to discover and implement new strategies to stay connected with our supporters, and this production was a successful step in that direction.

In September 2021, following eighteen months of pandemic closure for actors and audiences alike, we reopened our mainstage to a sold-out show and standing ovation for local star Ricky Duran. In the weeks and months since, it’s become clear to us that while some audience members are eager to visit us again, others are slow to return. As you’ll see from the financial statements included in this report, however, we’ve not only survived the shutdown, but have found innovative ways to create new opportunities for improvement, strengthened engagement and inclusive expansion.

Our conservatory and education division celebrated five years and continued their growth. The Youth Acting Company and Youth Ballet Company performed multiple productions, including June’s fully produced presentation of Godspell in the BrickBox Theater at the Jean McDonough Arts Center (JMAC).

The coming year will be an important one as well. Our first full season of plays by THT Rep in the BrickBox Theater will delight and entertain new audiences with diverse offerings. We look forward to the completed renovation of the Francis R. Carroll Plaza with the outdoor Bank of America Stage on our doorstep so that we can offer even more opportunities for free programming to our community, our partners and our patrons. We look forward to celebrating these milestones and more in next year’s report to the community.

With gratitude for your ongoing support,

Lisa Hill McDonough Chair of the Board

Troy Siebels President & CEO

OUR VISION

To be a dynamic downtown destination where all people can experience the transformative power of the performing arts.

Lisa Hill McDonough and Troy Siebels

Worcester Center for Performing Arts (WCPA), a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, owns and operates The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts (THT) and, on behalf of the Worcester Cultural Coalition (WCC), manages Worcester’s BrickBox Theater at the Jean McDonough Arts Center (JMAC). All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Left: David Sitler*, Sriram Emani, Sri Chaitra Prasadula, Sanjay Manoharan, Alka Nayyar*, Alexis Anu Thakkallapalli, Simi Gandhi, Maya Harrington in A Christmas Carol. Cover: Meri Stypinski* plays Cassia in Julius Caesar, Simone Nelson-White performs in Godspell, the ensemble of the national Broadway tour of Anastasia

*Member, AEA. All images, unless otherwise noted, are provided by THT.

We Create

THT successfully partnered with the City of Worcester and the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (WBID) to present THT Rep’s professional production of Julius Caesar as our collective gift to the community. The performances were free and open to the public, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of hundreds of donors including: presenting sponsors Assumption University and Bay State Savings Bank; supporting sponsors Lundgren Honda of Auburn and Winn Development; contributing sponsors Bartholomew & Company, Bowditch Attorneys, Country Bank, Fallon Health and Miles Press/American Printing; along with individual sponsors Mary C. DeFeudis, Marianne Felice, MD, Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green, Lisa & Neil McDonough, Donald & Susan Pegg, Grace & Jack Roche and Veronica & Howard Wiseman.

The show marked the third and most ambitious COVID-friendly project from the newly minted THT Rep, coming after The Edgar Allan Poe Double Header and A Christmas Carol: Reimagined the previous season. Toga-clad audiences filled the common night after night, confirming that professional straight plays have an eager audience here in the “Heart of the Commonwealth.”

The Wisemans followed Livy Scanlon’s career from Boston and Cambridge and then began to explore the wonders of Worcester. At a recent event, Veronica Wiseman spoke to a gathering of THT Rep supporters and shared, “There’s something about Worcester when you’re walking down the streets, coming to see something in a venue like this one, or even just going to a restaurant. There’s a feeling of possibility and potential and freshness. We just really got caught up in the newness and wonderfulness of being here within the first few minutes.

“When the pandemic hit, as we’ve heard, there was a stop of everything at that point in Worcester. And then one day, THT Rep’s Artistic Director, Livy Scanlon, called me on the phone. I was out on our deck, sort of in a depressed mood thinking, ‘Gee, what’s going to happen to the world and all of us?’ And then she said, ‘What if we . . .’ That phrase just caught my heart and it started to beat.  ‘What if we . . . did an outdoor production on City Hall Plaza so people wouldn’t be afraid to come out because it would be outdoors? And we could reinvigorate the city and we could bring people together,

“We’re singing the praises of Worcester to anyone that we meet and we’re excited about THT Rep’s future.”

-Veronica Wiseman

We Produce

Vital cities have vital downtowns, and vital downtowns have great professional theatre.

THT Rep makes professional theatre in Worcester, for Worcester. We entertain, engage and energize audiences with fresh takes on classic, modern classic and classics-inspired works.

Support at every level enables us to pursue inclusive casting, equitable ticket prices and titles that work well for both the general public as well as our student audiences.

and we could welcome people back to a live performance . . . but it’d be safe because we’d be outdoors.’

“As it happened, Livy was proposing an adaptation of Julius Caesar to be exploded in the middle of Worcester. Let me tell you how powerful it felt to be sitting in that space, on that evening, watching that performance and understanding that we helped support the production before it was even understood to be anyone’s beautiful experience. With the launch of THT Rep, we all have an opportunity to have that impact… to have that influence. It’s like a delicious piece of cake and you want to continue to eat. It is so fantastic. When my husband and I sit in places where we have been part of making something possible and we watch the audience around us participate, there’s just nothing like it. I welcome you into the wonderful world of patronage alongside us.“

THT Rep worked closely with our education division and adapted The Edgar Allan Poe Double Header for The Hanover Theatre’s mainstage. It played to the entire 12th grade of the Worcester Public School system as part of the Culture LEAP program. THT Rep and our education division also staged a

The announcement of THT Rep’s 2022-2023 lineup in May affirmed the repertory company’s commitment to creating dynamic theatrical events with a focus on classic, modern classic and classics-inspired works. The roster includes: a fully realized staging of Shakespeare’s Macbeth inspired by the YAC production in the previous season; a limited remount of The Edgar Allan Poe Double Header; a week-long workshop exploring an all-female cast for Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, culminating with a public staged reading and audience dialogue; and an immersive performance event called The Marvelous Party, featuring Nöel Coward’s humorous poem of the same name together with popular musical numbers. THT Rep’s ongoing programming further realizes the vision for the BrickBox as a home for professional plays in downtown Worcester.

Youth Acting Company (YAC) production of Macbeth in the BrickBox Theater at the JMAC.

The cast of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar on the steps of Worcester’s City Hall.

We Celebrate

Time flies when you are having fun and sometimes it is hard to believe that The Hanover Theatre Conservatory (THTC) opened with just 13 classes and 75 students five short years ago! We now regularly offer over 90 classes and our studios are filled with over 500 students annually. The theatre had been serving thousands of area students through our student matinees and outreach programs prior to 2017, but the opening of the conservatory was a game changer. The ability to work with and train students in stateof-the-art studios six days a week meant building deeper, more meaningful connections with the students and families we were serving. More importantly, the conservatory allowed us to build a community and second home for artists of the future.

We are so grateful to the students, families and faculty who have supported the conservatory over the last five years. After witnessing the incredible community that students experience within our walls, anonymous donors set up a $1 million endowment in late 2021. They expressed their confidence in the organization’s leadership, especially THTC President Meghan Montaner, who celebrated 15 years of service in the spring of 2022. Her dedication and talent continue to have a major positive impact on our organization, our students and our community. The donors hope their gift will raise awareness of the conservatory’s broad learning and performance opportunities. We are certain that this generous gift will allow countless young people to find their passion, their place and their voice in the world through the arts.

Annually, we award $50,000 in scholarships so that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to the transformative power of the arts. Scholarships are made possible through our Access to the Arts Fund and the generosity of individuals who created both anonymous and named scholarships.

Olivia D’Ambrosio Scanlon in The Tell-Tale Heart. ®Erb Photography.

Dakota Schantz performs the role of Banqua in Macbeth.

“THTC has helped me realize that no matter when you start something, as long as you are dedicated, motivated and work really hard, you can accomplish anything.”

-Dakota Schantz, conservatory student

The conservatory celebrated their five-year anniversary.

We Make a Difference

“It feels good to establish a fund that will continue to make an impact for years to come,” said Don and Peg, founders of the recently named Don and Peg Harbert Family Scholarship Fund. “The performing arts are so important to a young person’s social development. The conservatory offers tremendous opportunities. Students of all ages can learn and take part in the performing arts. It fills an important need for our community, but not all students can afford to participate. So, we set up a scholarship fund. We want to make those opportunities accessible to a deserving student on an annual basis.”

When the theatre opened in 2008, Don and Peg Harbert were delighted with the wide range of cultural programming close to home. They soon became members and regular attendees. After enjoying the high quality of shows and appreciating the great customer service from staff and volunteers, the couple became Broadway Series subscribers ten years ago. A few years later, they joined the Franklin Square Society, our leadership donor group, to support the theatre’s annual operating needs and Don started to volunteer his time and talent to our organization.

“It’s exciting that the theatre is back in operation and the mainstage is hosting shows again. We are happy to be enjoying a night out at the theatre after such a long intermission. We want to see the continuation of the Broadway Series and first-class performances at the theatre. We love the conservatory’s commitment to a broad range of opportunities for all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Everybody can benefit from performing arts education and enrichment programs,“ explains Don.

Youth Acting Company and scholarship recipient, Noveadra Sorensen, performs as a witch in Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

The ensemble of the Youth Acting Company performing Godspell.

We Perform

Our annual musical theatre and dance intensives kept the theatre and conservatory busy all summer. Students in our Teen Youth Summer Program performed Footloose while the Pre-Teen Program presented an age-appropriate youth edition. Dante Gentile (pictured above) performs the role of Willard Hewitt in the Pre-Teen Youth Summer Program’s production of Footloose: Youth Edition. Following were the additional student performances throughout the year.

October 2021

Aesop’s (Oh So Slightly Updated) Fables (Youth Acting Company)

November 2021

The Nutcracker

December 2021

Winter Voice Recital

February 2022

WYSH Showcases at WPS High Schools, Macbeth (Youth Acting Company)

March 2022

The Stories of Peter & the Wolf and Hansel & Gretel (Youth Ballet Company)

April 2022

Youth America Grand Prix Finals in Florida (Youth Ballet Company)

May 2022

Student Choreography & Variations Recital, Spring Reflection

June 2022

Spring Voice Recitals, Godspell (Youth Acting Company)

Last season, close to 10,000 area students participated in live and virtual student matinees of Aesop’s (Oh So Slightly Updated) Fables, A Christmas Carol, Warriors Don’t Cry, The Stories of Peter & the Wolf and Hansel & Gretel, Poe Double Header and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

THT Rep Artistic Director Livy Scanlon* entertains students during her performance of Poe Double Header on the theatre’s mainstage. *Member, AEA.

“The conservatory is a dynamic, creative jewel that offers performing opportunities to youth and adults in Central Massachusetts.”

- Anonymous Donor

WE Engage

In the spring of 2022 our Adopt-A-School Program returned, using arts to enhance the curriculum in our public schools. Both South and Burncoat high schools in Worcester partnered with us to incorporate the themes, history and sociological impacts of a Broadway show into their curriculum across every subject matter in preparation for 2,400 students (pictured above) to see the Broadway tour of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.

In March of 2021, 1,400 Worcester Public Schools (WPS) 11th graders attended a performance of Warriors Don’t Cry. This performance was part of our annual Learning Through Education and Arts Partnership (LEAP) and is based on a book of the same title where Melba Patillo Beals gives an autobiographical account of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. In April we also hosted 1,100 WPS 12th graders at a performance of THT Rep’s Poe Double Header as part of the LEAP program.

“I was able to tap into Poe’s thought process as he wrote the plays and feel the emotions he intended.”

-WPS Student

“In Warriors Don’t Cry, the story of the Little Rock Nine came to life, rather than just reading about it or seeing a video clip.”

-WPS Teacher

The Warriors Don’t Cry performance gives an autobiographical account of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957.

We Deliver Results

“Taking classes at the conservatory for the past three years has changed my life. I can honestly say it’s what made me the well-rounded and hardworking individual I am today. From learning how to work collaboratively in large groups to working on myself individually as a performer, the skills necessary to put on a fantastic show are within me as a student and available to me via all the connections made with my peers. I am now able to offer the guidance I needed when I was younger to new students and offer a safe space for them to reach out or make mistakes. Over the past few years, the growth and change THTC has gone through is astounding. Watching it becoming a more welcoming and diverse community is what kept me coming back year after year.”

-Noveadra Sorensen, scholarship recipient

“Without the Adopt-A-School Program, many of these students would not be able to experience a theatrical production. This initiative is invaluable to them and has sparked many students’ interests in theatre.”

-ELA teacher at South High

I loved how excited our students were about the show. They loved every minute of it. My students completed beautiful art projects and were so proud to see them displayed at the theatre.

-Pascalia Mattioli, South High ELA teacher

The Access to the Arts (ATTA) Fund continues to be a vital source of support for community engagement programs, providing youth and families access to the performing arts. Click here to make a donation today.

We Respect

“WYSH helped me understand that social change can be as simple as having a conversation with people who are active listeners. WYSH helped me create social change by providing me the platform to have difficult, yet necessary conversations with a mass audience. This program truly changed my life forever for the better.”

- Simone Nelson-White

The Worcester Youth Speak Honestly (WYSH) project is a devised theatre program specifically for Worcester teens to share their stories, find their voices and speak up for social justice. In February, the 2021 WYSH performance toured three WPS high schools.

We Honor

H. Carter Hunt Volunteer of the Year

Richard “Dick” Perry

We are pleased to recognize Dick Perry for his long and varied contributions to THT as our H. Carter Hunt Volunteer of the Year. He graciously applied his work experience and wisdom gained from long service with The Hanover Insurance Group, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Worcester Historical Museum and Friends of Hope Cemetery to help our organization in countless ways. One of his greatest joys is volunteering front and center at events, taking tickets before the shows and holding the main exit doors open for our patrons to leave safely and comfortably afterwards. His warmth is contagious, and he genuinely enjoys receiving hundreds of smiles and thank-yous from our patrons every time he volunteers for a performance at the theatre. In addition to volunteering as a greeter at countless shows, Dick has also been a reliable and enthusiastic resource for the administrative offices by lending a hand whenever and wherever needed. We truly appreciate his numerous contributions to our success!

We Mentor

Each year, the theatre offers internship opportunities to high school and college students interested in experiencing a community-based arts organization and learning from our team in a hands-on environment. We thank our FY22 interns for their outstanding work.

Sophia Agbay*

Rachel Amsden*

Grace Armour*

Heather Bachand*

Grace Bordage

Maggie Brown

Josephy Buckley*

Grace Deschenes*

Thomas Doyle*

Rachel Erwin

Olivia Fenuccio*

Sarah Garofalo*

Amelia Jones*

Brigid Keaney*

Amanda Lattanzi*

Abbie Lemieux

Amanda Lineman

Dylan Morin*

Zoe Mumford*

Shaye Nickerson

Eli Plummer*

Paige Primm

Cris Rabines

Dakota Schantz*

Miranda Slingluff*

Peyton Surprenant

Gabriel Tetreault*

*Denotes current or former conservatory students.

Left: Communications interns, Peyton Surprenant and Cris Rabines strike a pose. Above: Abbie Lemieux, Thomas Doyle, Grace Deschenes, Dylan Morin and Eli Plummer help with strike at the end of seven weeks of conservatory summer programs.

Click here to hear an interview with our interns.

We Cherish

Our extraordinary and dedicated volunteers play a unique role as ambassadors, supporters, historians and tireless workers on behalf of THT. Since 2008, the volunteers have donated over 296,791 hours of service to our organization. At today’s Massachusetts volunteer equivalency rate, that equates to over $8.8 million of in-kind services. They are our brightest stars and we are deeply grateful for all they do.

3,000+ Hours

Mildred Anderson*

Lisa Murrman

Rosie Turner*

2,500+ Hours

Janet Krause

2,000+ Hours

Maryellen Anderson

Charlene Baron*

Paul Meleski

Dick Perry

Joyce Power

1,500+ Hours

Dick Adams*

Linda Adams*

Cliff Anderson

Pat Belsito

Karen Cavan

James Conrad

Janice Conrad

Patti Cummings

Kay Drumheller

Irene Dube

Emily Eaton

Sue Foley

Nan Johnson

Fran Langille

Renee Peace

Judith Reilly

Diane Steere

Helen Stockdale

Tim Veilleux*

1,000+ Hours

Brian Brophy

Steve Brophy

Ann Cappabianca

Elizabeth Casello*

Angela Casey

Margot Crawford

Pat Davidson

Eileen Desautels

Dianne Desrosiers

Mary Doane

Joan Foley

Cathy Gleason

Ernie Gozdur

Maureen Hardy

Sally Hodgerney

Cathleen Holmberg

Donna Kosakowski

John Ladroga

Beth LoConto

Barbara Luby

Mary Marcinkus

Denise McGrath

Mary Ellen Moore

Darlene Orrell

Helen Panagiotopoulos

Beth Plante

Paula Police

Terry Pratt

Helen Quist

John Riccio*

Judith Rothbard Tate

Jacqueline Simoes

Peggy Sue Supernor

Marshall Tate*

Allyn Taylor

Sandi Theros

Victor Tolis

Stacey Tomasetti

Ray Tremblay

Ray Trifone*

Debbie Tyborowski

Nancy White

750+ Hours

Patricia Ascione

Jane Benoit

Joanne Bernier

Maureen Binienda

David Brough

Tommy Catacchio

Linda Dattis

David Faneuf

Carmel Gurrucharri

Carol Hansen

Linda Ladroga

Mary Malone

Phyllis Monahan

Zinta Moskalew

Margaret Naylor

Lucinda Oates

Michael Oates

Lorraine Parretti-Crete

Mary Poirier

Jodi Porter

Anne Reynolds

Barbara Roach Kyes

Dorene Robinson

Bill Sarkisian

Meridith Singleton

Dale Stafford

Wendy Thomas

Kathy Vignaly

Susan Wood

500+ Hours

Carol Bishop

Linda Boll

Suzanne Cleary

Kathryn Close

Michael Comer

Laura Coughlin

Jim Crowley

Sharon DeBonis

Sheila Donahue

Suzette Dowd

Diane Engle

John Engle

Elizabeth Foley

Vicki Freilich

Deborah Gradowski

Patricia Hackett

Donald Harbert

Donna Harrington

Robert Harrington

Diane Hoff

Diane Irvine

Sara Kreisel

Kathi Lewando

Sara Lohnes

Dorothy Lucier

Sharon MacDonald

Patricia Mahan

Marilyn Mason

Carolyn May

Anne Morris

Patrick Morris

Mary Pierangeli

Marguerite Rooney

Joyce St. Germain

Mary Teixeira

Cecelia Thurber

Mary Anne Ware

Jean Weston

250+ Hours

Susan Berry

Marilyn Bieksha

David Boucher

Laurie Boucher

Phyllis Buck

John Caron

Jane Champagne

Irene Chiarvalloti

Dolores Farrell

Patricia Grigas

Cynthia Hanslik

Abigail Holmes

Tom Jarmas

Kelly Keevan

Patricia Kennedy

Debra Korman

Linda LaBrie

Elizabeth Larkin

Lori Lauria

Marilyn Leary

Timothy Lee

Bob McAnulty

Rosemary McCarthy

David McRae

James Messier

Anette Mysliwiec

Bruce Neuwirth

Nancy Neuwirth

Deb Richards

Carol Robinson

Beth Sannella

Ellen Santimaw

Andrea Sheridan

Brigitte Sterf

Ann Sullivan

Bridie Sullivan

Lorraine Taylor

Pauline Tranter

Laura Wachs

Arlene Wattu

Joanne Wilder

Michael Wilder

Under 250 Hours

Edmund Adamiak

Diane Adamowicz

Barry Alman

Pamela Ashmankas

Gail Bergeron

Marie Brenneman

Patricia Carignan

Robert Condon

Eileen Contois

Barry Davenport

Marianne Davis

Eileen Dawson

Christine Del’Olio

Stephanie Dieterle

Monica DiPietro

Charles Dodd

Charles Engdahl

Nancy Franchi

Jean Frazier

Sheila Garvey

Greg Gentile

Jeanne Gohary

Rachal Goldstein

Amy Grandone

Patricia Harkins

John Harrington

James Heywood

Helene Holmes

Bunny Hurley

Deborah Johnson

Joanne Johnson

Scott Johnson

Lynn Kapinos

Jaimie Kender

Felice Kleya

Patricia Kowalchek

Michael Kozminski

Patty LaHair

Adele LaPearl

Bonnie LaRue

Annette Lisi

Richard Lisi

Irene Logan

Luann Loughlin

Elaine Martel

Myra McAnulty

Janice Melchiore

Debra Monahan

David Murray

Lisa Normandin

Darlene Orne

Patricia Parent

Jennifer Perkins

Diane Perry

Gerard Piscitelli

Phyllis Piscitelli

Maria Piscitelli-Durant

Janet Price

Cheryl Romeo

Kristine Rubino

Suzanne Saven

Jane Shropshire

Patricia Smaldone

Mark Steina

Ann Sweetman

Kenneth Takvorian

Karen Terranova

Eileen Terrill

Ann Verhage

Barbara West

Shelley Williams

Glen Wolfset

*Previous H. Carter Hunt Volunteer of the Year recipient

WE Partner

For the first time in our history, every show within our Broadway Series was announced with a local sponsor. Corporate sponsors play a key role in making our performances and other sponsored activities possible through their highly visible financial support. Thank you to all of our corporate supporters who helped us bring Broadway, music and so much more back to the theatre this year.

Broadway Tours

Escape to Margaritaville sponsored by The Club at Rockland Trust

CATS sponsored by Country Bank

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank

Blue Man Group sponsored by Berkshire Bank

Anastasia sponsored by Cornerstone Bank

The Prom sponsored by Fidelity Investments

The Band’s Visit sponsored by The Club at Rockland Trust

Concerts & Other Cool Programs

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll Part 3 sponsored by Cornerstone Bank

One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & The Works sponsored by Eagle Cleaning Corp.

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band sponsored by Herb Chambers Toyota of Auburn

STOMP sponsored by Reliant Medical Group

The Moth Mainstage sponsored by FLEXcon

Gordon Lightfoot, the Legend in Concert sponsored by Hearing and Brain Centers of New England

Holiday & Family Favorites

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day sponsored by Webster Five

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical sponsored by Fidelity Investments

A Christmas Carol sponsored by Assumption University

Boston Pops Holiday Tour sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group

The Nutcracker sponsored by Berkshire Bank

WE Entertain

There’s something for everyone at THT! Comedy, concerts and community events share the mainstage with dance, family shows and movie screenings. Our Mighty Wurlitzer Organ even takes a turn in the spotlight during our annual production of A Christmas Carol and our Silent Film Series.

Comedy

Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour

Brian Regan

Concerts

ABBA the Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

America

Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony

Brit Floyd World Tour 2022

The Choir of Man

Ricky Duran

Get the Led Out

WICN and WBID present Jazz at Sunset: The Shaboo All-Stars

Music Worcester presents Trey McLaughlin & Sounds of Zamar

Music Worcester presents An Evening With Itzhak Perlman

Gilberto Santa Rosa

An Evening with Straight No Chaser

A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan

Dance & Movement

Music Worcester presents Ballet Hispánico: Noche de Oro

Music Worcester presents Dorrance Dance

Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies LIVE

Family Shows & Films

Blippi the Musical

Trolls LIVE!

The Kid Brother: Silent film accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer

Nosferatu: Silent film accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer

Warren Miller’s “Winter Starts Now”

Performing Arts

Menopause the Musical Mystery Science Theater 3000 LIVE: Time Bubble Tour

Shen Yun

Speakers

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies

WBUR presents An Evening With David Sedaris

Select Commencement, Graduation & Community Events

Claremont Academy Graduation 2022

Gerald Creamer Center Graduation 2022

Grafton High School Graduation 2022

UMass Dermatology Graduation 2022

Miss Massachusetts Pageant

Worcester Homecoming: Champagne Toast

Youth America Grand Prix

Select Receptions

Arts Worcester Reception

University of Massachusetts White Coat Ceremony

USA Today High School Sports Awards

Warriors Don’t Cry

Theatre Tours

Historic & Architectural Tours

Mark Linehan as The Ghost of Marley in A Christmas Carol Reimagined. ®Mike Gerulaitis.

Left: The national touring company of THE PROM locally sponsored by Fidelity Investments, photo by Deen van Meer. Above: Ringo Starr sponsored by Herb Chambers Toyota of Auburn.

We APPRECIATE

Corporate Donors and Members

We are deeply grateful for the generous partnership of Worcester-area businesses and corporations. Their loyal support as donors and members is a critical investment in the cultural life of our community and our ability to continue serving our audiences.

$10,000 and up

Bank of America

Digital Federal Credit Union

The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation

National Grid

Unum

Worcester Business Development Corporation

$5,000 - $9,999

Fallon Health

Wayne Canty, Heat Trace Products, LLC

$2,500 - $4,999

7 Hills Property Management, a division of Baystate Investment Fund, LLC

AbbVie

Archstone Financial

R.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD *

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

CinchIT, Inc

Commonwealth Electrical Technologies LLC

Community Neuroscience Services

E. Osterman Gas Service

Institutional Supporters

Foundations and trusts along with local, state and federal funding agencies provided extraordinary support in our FY22. Their support has been transformative and we gratefully acknowledge their generosity.

$100,000 - $999,999

Massachusetts Cultural Council

$50,000 - $99,999

The George I. Alden Trust

$10,000 - $49,999

Jeanne Y. Curtis Charitable Trust

DCU for Kids

Greater Worcester Community Foundation

Hermann Foundation

C. Jean and Myles McDonough Charitable Foundation

National Endowment for the Arts

Arthur M. & Martha R. Pappas Foundation

The Schwartz Charitable Foundation

Worcester Art Council

Worcester Educational Development Foundation

Up to $9,999

The George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Foundation

Richard Eugene Kessler Family Fund

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency

Weinshel-Goldfarb Foundation

Wyman-Gordon Foundation

Lamoureux Pagano Associates

Mirick O'Connell

Oriol Health Care *

Polar Beverages

Rand-Whitney Container LLC

Joanne Prizio, Regatta Deli *

Sellia Group

Struck Catering

Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance

Worcester Fitness *

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Up to $2,499

A. Arsenault & Sons, Inc.

Accenture

Ascension Financial Solutions

Atlas Distributing *

Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Inc

Carolann McAdam, Classic Suites & Inns *

Ford's Hometown Services, Pest & Lawn Professionals

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation

Illusions Hair Design

Intel Foundation

Holly Harlow, Mohawk Northeast, Inc

Robin Rhodes, NitroFreeze Cryogenic Services *

Palo Alto Networks

Seaman Engineering Corporation

Sunshine Sign Company, Inc.

*Sustaining Donor

We Build our Legacy

When you include THT in your will or estate plans, you will be welcomed into The 1926 Society, a group of individuals whose generosity will contribute to our long-term sustainability, the maintenance of our historic theatre and the vitality of the performing arts in Worcester. Membership is extended to all who have made an estate provision for the theatre, regardless of the amount. The theatre honors the generosity and foresight of those who have planned to leave a legacy gift.

Barry & Jean Alman

Bruce Hager

Michael & Audrey Marcy

Robert & Myra McAnulty

Donald & Polly Phipps

Ken & Karen Rapp

David Williams & Joyce Cariglia

As a loyal supporter and life-long educator, Paul M. Jourcin appreciated the theatre’s tremendous community value and community impact. After Paul’s death in late 2020, the theatre learned that he had bequeathed a significant gift with no restrictions. We appreciate Paul’s commitment and dedication to the theatre, as he recognized the needs of our growing organization, our educational programs and our responsibility as stewards of a historic landmark. We appreciate Paul’s commitment and dedication to the theatre.

We Treasure

We are grateful to this team who provides exemplary service in maintaining the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, our treasured musical instrument. They take excellent care of the organ, so it always sounds its best, especially during our organ concerts, silent films and annual production of A Christmas Carol

Resident Organist

Dr.

Jonathan Kleefield

Donor and Technical Consultant

Donald Phipps

Curator

Bruce Hager

Assistant Curator

Jon Anderson

Click here to make a donation to support the Mighty Wurlitzer Fund.

We Thank

Contributions from individuals, organizations and businesses have always played a vital role in our efforts to bring the best in performance to Worcester, present the stories and sounds that reflect our community, and make the arts accessible to all. Just as we strive to make THT a welcoming and inclusive destination, we also seek to make philanthropy a practice that is open to everyone. Donations at $150 and above are acknowledged here, however, every level of giving is truly meaningful and we are honored by the commitment of those who have invested in our work and our community this past year. To all those who supported us, thank you!

Donations of $10,000 and above

Franklin Square Society, Encore Circle

Anonymous

Randall S. Barko & Marie Elissa Boisvert

Fred & Patty Eppinger

Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green

Don & Peg Harbert

Paul M. Jourcin Estate

The Shanklin Family

Donations of $5,000 - $9,999

Franklin Square Society, Celebrity Circle

Mike & Marie Angelini

Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew

Henry & Pamela Camosse

Gwyn & Linda Fisher

Roberta Henderson

Steve & Lee Joseph

Lisa & Neil McDonough

Marc & Miriam Rogers-Montalvo *

Cliff & Susan Rucker

Amy & Edward Russo *

Kim & Adrian VanderSpek

Donations of $2,500 - $4,999

Franklin Square Society, Director Circle

Kristen Albright

Barry & Jean Alman *

Paul & Jane Baker

Brian & Janet Barlow

Jeff Burk & Dale LePage

Jane Callahan

Dr. Abigail Childs & Timothy Tetreault

Mary Frances & John Coakley

James & Nancy Coghlin

Mary C. DeFeudis

Janine & John Diliberto

Allen Fletcher

Warner S. & Mary F. Fletcher

Gus & Lori Gerulskis

Dr. John Hardin

Henry & Lee Harrison

Richard & Janice Helle

Siobhan Hullinger

Judith Ann & Edward J. Keegan III

Dr. Paulette Kimball-Wren

Lisa Kirby Gibbs

Dorothy Lurier

Robert & Myra McAnulty *

Richard & Patricia Morin

Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher

Ken & Karen Rapp

John & Ellen Savickas *

Howard & Carolyn Stempler

Carolyn & John Stimpson

Ralph & Jeanine Swick

Kellie Thibodeau & Peter Senghas

Michael & Andrea Urban

Donations of $1,200 - $2,499

Franklin Square Society, Producer Circle

Anonymous

Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson

Derrick & Kimberly Anderson *

Brent & Katrinka Arthaud *

David & Linda Ayers

Pat & Mandy Baliva

Laurian Banciulescu & Matthew Kamins

Jeff & Tracy Barlok

Jack & Susan Bassick

Dr. Steven J. Beckman & Family

The Belsito Family

Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Bender *

Bryan & Jacqueline Blomgren *

Maurice & Pamela Boisvert

David Brough

Paul & Sarah Buckingham, III

John & Dawn Budd

Stephen & Rosanna Burke *

Jeffrey & Ginni Cardoso

Thomas & Candy Cashman *

Kathryn & Karen Cavan

Barbara & Richard Cerny *

Filomena & Francesco Cesareo

James & Stella Chacharone

Vinny & Brenda Cloutier

Lisa K. Condit *

Mary & Hannah Cooper *

Richard & Ann Marie Cravedi

Paul & Sandra Demoga *

Joseph & Linda Depasquale

Maureen & Richard Dodakian

Donald & Melanie Donegan *

Steven & Peggy Dorval

John Doubleday & Cindy Powers *

Susan Druker & Tom Baker

Monica Elefterion & Mark Wagner *

Richard & Deborah Emmons

Jeanne & John Esler

David Faneuf

Annette & Mark Farley

Marianne Felice, MD

William Finn

Andy, Carolyn, Owen & Evan Fitzpatrick

Ann Marie & Bob Foley

Jeffrey Fuller & Paula Cullinane

Mark & Jan Fuller

Lee & Dina Gaudette *

William & Patricia Giannopoulos

Njeri Gichohi *

Marty Green & Maura Mahoney

Honorable Mel L. Greenberg, Retd. & Joyce M. Greenberg

The Grenon Family

Raymond & Donna Griffin

Audrey & Bobby Griffis

Debbie Guiney

Maryanne & Paul Hammond

Barbara Hanc *

John & Melissa Harris *

Rachel Heller

Charles Henneberry Sr.

Bob & Lynn Hennigan

William & Patricia Iandoli *

John & Patty Inwright *

Dr. W. David Kelly

Dr. Rita Khodosh

Helen P. Koskinas

Harry P. & Sharon Kotseas

Suzanne & Kevin Kozak *

Sharon & Allen Krause

Charlie & Carolyn Kretz

Debra, Dennis & Heather Lamarche *

Henry & Holly LaMountain *

Mark Hutchison & Ruth Langlais *

Linda S. & Alan J. Larrivee

John & Kathy Lauring

Richard & Tracey Lavey

Susan & Richard Leahy

Luke Lewkowicz

Bruce & Andrea Little

Beth LoConto & Chris LoConto

John & Susan LoVerso

Carole Lyman *

Gloria Mackoul

Edward & Margaret Madaus *

Catherine Marrion

LisaAnn & Matthew Martin

Richard & Natasha Miller

Edward Moore & Shawn Brooks

Margaret Naylor & Robert Condon

Lisa & Nick Nevin *

James D. O’Brien Jr. Esq. *

Matthew Olds & Michael Berthiaume *

Michael Pagano

Mark & Jill Palmerino

Donald & Susan Pegg *

David & Marlene Persky

Jane Pond & Thomas Lowe

Thomas & Morgan Rafferty

Debra L. & Arthur J. Remillard III

Buz & Nancy Reusch *

Peter & Patti Rugg

Thomas & Patricia Ryan

Beth Sannella

John & Ellen Santimaw

Karen Scopetski

Scumaci Family

Robin & Russell Sendelbach

Ed & Denise Shea

William & Carol Shemeth

Michael & Carol Sleeper

Dale Stafford & Maureen Hardy

Dr. Daniel & Deborah Steigman

Mark Steina

Kimberly A. Stone & Patrick R. Jones

John & Lynn Sullivan

Michael & Jennifer Tarka *

Sheila & George Tetler

Francis J. & Karen Tighe *

John & Catherine Ushinski

Jody & Charlie Valade

Ancy & Katherine Verdier

Anthony Vigliotti *

Laura Wachs

Ron & Marsha Wagner

William & Deborah Wall *

Patty & Daniel Walton *

Todd H. Wetzel

Charles & Marjorie Wilson

Sharon & Peter Woodbury *

Susan & David Woodbury

Wendy Ziesemann & Karen Freker

Donations of $600 - $1,199

Supporter Level Members

Jason Adams

Marshall Berman

Karin Branscombe

Patricia Bruno

Debra D’Agostino

Beth & Paul Duquette

Betty Edwards

Maureen Hardy

Leigh Catherine Hudson

Ted & Kathleen Hudson

Priscilla & Phillips Kerr

Kathi Lewando

Ms. Judith Malley

Ruth Marrion

Ward & Carolynn McLaughlin *

Susan O’Malley

Lynette Paczkowski

Susan Pett

John & Joyce Pyne *

Lolita Roland

Phyllis Schoenfeld

J. Ann Verhage

Donations of $300 - $599

Associate Level Members

Alexandra Andrews

Esther Bachrach

Mary & Robert Barrett

Gail & Don Bellefleur

Norman Bitsoli

Paul Black

Edie Blackney

Sally & David Buffum

Richard & Avery Chase

Jack & Nancy Collins

Beth & Jim Cunningham

Herb & Andrea Daroff

Gerard Delongchamp

Lori Dery

Robert & Cindy DiGirolamo

Susan Direda

Kathy Dulude continued

Donna & Andrew Hebb

Russell Pratt & Marilyn Downer

Rob Ferragamo

William Fish

Rosalind Forber

Jim & Deb Gallagher

Myrna Garber

Jared & Caitlyn Gentilucci

Patricia George

Janice Goldfarb

Russ Hatch

Tim Hillman

Brian & Rebecca Kapopoulos

Joan Kellogg

Thomas & Dana Kennedy

Dennis Kerrigan

Kimberly & Eric Kohler

Otto & Karen Kunz

Barbara Lee

Richard & Mary Ellen Letarte

Fran & Susan Madigan

Joan & Margaret McMenemy

Christine & John Meuse

Meghan Montaner

James & Patricia Moynihan

James & Julie Murray

Jeffrey & Carol Mushnick

Michael O’Neil

Kathy & Dick Perry *

Donald & Polly Phipps *

Hale & Sarah Pulsifer

Meredith Ramsey

Ruth Rubin

Howard Rubin

Debra & John Russell

Kimberly & Scott Samson

John & Ann Savageau

David Snook & Raluca Iuster

Victor & Carolyn Somma

Beth Stark

Randall Steere

Ann Symes *

Bruce Trotto

Mark Underkofler

William & Carol Walsh

Linda Wasbes

Chick & Gayle Weiss

Beth Williams

Veronica & Howard Wiseman

Phillip & Patricia Woodman

Janet Zeidler

Walter Zydlewski

Donations of $150 - $299

Patron Level Members

Sandra J. Abrajano

Matthew & Susan Allen

Mildred & David Anderson

Christine Antweiler

Denise Arnold

John Atlas

Geraldine & Scott Baeder

Virginia Bates

Joseph Beaulac

Norman Beisaw

Paul & Shari Belanger *

Carolyn Belisle

Joel Benjamin

Steve & Karen Boliver

Carolyn, Tim & Samantha Brady *

Sheri & Alan Brooks

David Brooks

Michael & Debbie Brown

Dr. David C. Brown *

Jay Bry

Madeline Burak

Julie-Anne & Russell Burdick

Shirley & Donald Bussolari

William G. Byrne

Deborah Cavicchi

Jeanne Chase

Nancy Childress & Ned Banta

Mary Clow

Howard Cohen

Tal & Nessa Cohen

“To see how the theatre has engaged with area youth has been nothing short of astounding! Through its partnership with the Worcester Public Schools, its conservatory offerings and its active engagement with the larger cultural, development and diversity efforts around the City of Worcester, the theatre has deliberately made itself accessible to the next generation of theater-goers. Kudos to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory!”

-Lynette Paczkowski

Catherine Colinvaux & Phillip Zamore

John & Diane Collins

Ruth & Audrey Colson

Walter & Brenda Conlin

Patrick Connolly

Charlotte Connor

Richard & Charlotte Cote

Ed Council & Bridget McManus

Tracy Craig

Kerry & Cheryl Daigle

H. M. Daley

Jennifer D’Alio

Sharon & Leslie Davis

Lisa Delorme

Melanie Demarais

Ethel Dotts

Mary Easter & Michael Sammarco

Cheryl Esper

Dixie Estes

Roy Evarts

Bill Fairbanks *

Connie Favreau & Ray Johns *

Dennis Fenton *

Mallory Flagg

Carl & Susan Foley

Joyce Ford

Christine Gagne

Regina Gahan

Gerald & Verlan Galena & Family

Lisa Giglio

Cheryl Goodney

Mona Grande

Gary & Karen Guglielmello

Constance Hamilton

Linda Hart

Kenneth Hart

Laurel Hemmer *

Hope, Jeff & Renee Hersh

Marie Hobart

Linda Hodgdon

Elaine & John Hogan

Carol Hopfenspirger

Paula Howard & Craig Caruso

Charles Howe *

David Hughes

Gregory Hunt

Robert Jalbert & Gerald Marcanio

Ian & Maureen Johnson

Harry & Jean Johnson *

Gayle & Barry Joseph

Russell Kaltschmidt

Michael Keating

Lori Keddy

Kimberly Keogh

Linda King

Mary Anna Labato

Cynthia Lafortune

Jim Langley

Madelaine & Albert Latini *

Patricia & Robert Laut

Barbara & David Lavallee

Nel & Paul Lazour

Joseph & Dianne Leland

Willie Lemarie

Dr. Jeffrey Levine

Carolyn Limeri

The Loftus Family

Anthony & Christine Long

Paul Lukas

Leslie & Douglas Malloy *

Douglas & Dianne May

Jean McCarthy

Kathleen & John McClintock

Paul McCrohon

Marie McKeon

Ria McNamara

Robert & Jan Mecca

Christopher & Jayne Mehne

Gregg Moffitt

Anthony & Shirley Mongillo

Dustin Moran

Scott Moss & Shelley Chapman-Moss

Jim & Beth Moughan

Peter & Ellen Mundy

Charles & Christine Newfell

Cynthia Orejola

Holly & Ray Pavlak

David & Linda Pearlstein

James Pease & Janice Hitzhusen

Arthur Pelletier

Bob & Ginny Picking

Jacqueline Pierson

Christine Pimentel

Zenie Popkin

Sandra Powers

Rob & Sue Protano *

Harold Read

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Renzoni

David Risgin

Denise Roane

Suzanne Rood

Don Ross

Anne-Marie & Paul Routhier

Catherine Rudolph

Eric Saczawa

We Remember

Phyllis Santucci

Mike Schath

Fred Schwartz

Carol Seager

Dr. Sanjay & Neela Shah

Mary C. Shea

Cara Simpson

Louise Sisley

Kathryn D. Smith & Linda S. Moulton

Paul & Rosemary Smith

Roxanne & Nicholas Smyrnios

Colleen Spelman

Jay & Nancy Spitulnik

Karen Steiger

Joseph N. Stiso

Alan & Nina Stoll

Katherine Stroud

Mary A. Sullivan *

Ronald & Barbara Sullivan

Nancy & Janina Swiacki

James & Paula Tashjian

Ngoc Tedeschi

Barbara Thompson

Robin Tucker

Susan Upham

Judith Uthoff

Virginia Vaughan

Anthony Vaver *

Dolly Vazquez

Bob & Holly Ventura

Alec Walker

Arlene Wattu

James & Tracy V. Wells

Ruth Wentzell

Jane Woolsey

Karen Yeowell

*Sustaining Donor

List represents donations made between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.

During the past year, the theatre lost six very special people. We are grateful for their friendship and honored to celebrate the ways in which they touched our lives.

Brian Barlow was a dear friend and invaluable partner to the theatre and cultural community. Brian began his career in broadcasting as a jazz announcer at WICN, Worcester’s NPR affiliate. But he made his mark when he became general manager of the station and led WICN to become a major jazz concert producer. He collaborated with us to produce the Jazz at Sunset and many other concerts. We are truly grateful for his talent and partnership, but also his philanthropy. Brian and his wife, Janet, have been committed patrons and leadership donors since THT opened. Brian will be remembered for his musical contributions to our community, as well as his infectious love for life.

Rosalie Grenon, a long-time Franklin Square Society member and committed supporter of the theatre, had a love for music and performing arts and was delighted to attend shows at the theatre with her husband, David, and close family members. Rosalie’s beautiful smile and warm personality would light up the room and will be greatly missed.

Frances Jacobson, a founding member and leadership donor, was a devoted educator and a champion for arts education. She and her husband, Howard, attended many special events and performances since the theatre’s inception and were committed supporters of the theatre, believing in its impact on Worcester’s cultural and economic rebirth. Frances’ kind and gentle ways will be fondly remembered.

Chris Marrion, THT’s first vice president of advancement, became a valued member of the theatre family in the brief time he was with our organization. His professional fundraising experience and his deep commitment to the performing arts served the theatre well. Chris left lasting contributions to the theatre’s philanthropic efforts, and his wit and engaging sense of humor will be long remembered.

Jean McDonough was one of the true heroes of Worcester. Her appreciation of, and ability to support our organization, changed THT forever. Her legacy lives on at the JMAC, through her foundational gifts to the city’s cultural community, and especially in her family, who are also civic-minded and philanthropic. Her decades of support, generosity and dedication have been invaluable in Worcester’s journey toward becoming a truly creative city. Her impact on our organization continues to inspire our work and we are eternally grateful.

Ray Trifone was a devoted member of THT family. He began his relationship with the theatre in its inaugural season as a volunteer usher in 2008. He later became the founding maître d’ of the Franklin Square Salon where his passion for customer service brought a level of specialness to the Franklin Square Society experience. He set the standard with his warmth and grace. Ray’s green thumb provided much beauty to the plaza and made all theatre plants under his care flourish. His generous support of the Access to the Arts Fund provided for young budding artists, his top philanthropic priority. Ray gave selflessly of his time and cared deeply about the theatre’s impact on our community. We will long cherish the beautiful memories we have of our colleague and friend, Ray Trifone.

We Adapt and We are Resilient

“It is an honor and a privilege to partner with The Hanover Theatre, a cultural jewel in Worcester County that has transformed itself into a dynamic showplace of art and expression. With pride we are able to leverage this partnership in sharing the beauty and art of the theatre with our employees, customers and the community.”

- Maria Salvatore, Executive Vice President Chief Culture Officer at Cornerstone Bank

* Membership count prior to 2020 included subscriber households

These charts are combined statements of financial position and activities of Worcester Center for Performing Arts, Inc. d/b/a The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts and affiliates for the years of 2019-2022 ending June 30.

Board of Directors

Chair, Board of Directors

Lisa McDonough, Community Volunteer

Vice Chair

Kellie Thibodeau Vice President, Reinsurance The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

Treasurer Charles R. Valade, Community Volunteer

Secretary

Tracy V. Wells, Community Volunteer

Marie A. Angelini, Esq., Community Volunteer

Tracy Barlok, Vice President, Advancement College of the Holy Cross

Thomas Bartholomew, President & CEO Bartholomew & Company

Maureen F. Binienda Interim Superintendent Quaboag Regional Schools

Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D. President, Assumption College

Marianne E. Felice, MD Community Volunteer

William M. Finn Sr. Vice President, Chief Actuary The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

Njeri Gichohi, Esq., Legal Counsel Global Data Privacy & Ethics Accenture

Rachel K. Heller, Sr. Project Manager The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

Steven G. Joseph, Community Volunteer

Linda S. Larrivee, Ph.D. Dean of the School of Education Health & Natural Sciences Worcester State University

John Lauring, Owner Lauring Construction Helder Machado, Owner Machado Consulting

Michael V. O’Brien, Executive Vice President, WinnCompanies

Ken Rapp, CEO, The Rapp Group

Kimberly A. Rozak, Esq., Mirrick O’Connell

Edward Russo Owner, Lock 50 & Russo Italian Restaurant

Ellen Savickas, Community Volunteer

Edwin T. Shea, Jr., Market President Bank of America

Troy Siebels, President & CEO The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Michael D. Sleeper

Chairman & CEO, Imperial Distributors

Carolyn J. Stempler Interim President & CEO

Greater Worcester Community Foundation

Kimberly Stone, Esq. Legility, Fidelity Investments

Thomas J. Sullivan, Partner, Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance Agencies

Sandy Tassi, Data Analyst The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

Ancy Verdier, DMD

Worcester Periodontics

Honorary Director

Mary C. DeFeudis, Benefactor

Founders

Paul J. Demoga, Esq. Wolfson, Keenan, Cotton & Meagher

Edward P. Madaus

Executive Director, Guild of St. Agnes

List represents the Board of Directors as of June 30, 2022.

2 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA 01608 877.571.7469 • T heHanoverTheatre.org

All lists contained within this annual report represent activity between July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, unless indicated otherwise. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these lists. Please contact us at 508.471.1772 or membership@thehanovertheatre.org to address any inaccuracies.