Omaha Performing Arts 2016/2017 Community Report

OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS

2016/2017 COMMUNITY REPORT

A note from the president As we head into a season of celebration at Omaha Performing Arts, we look back on a year of achievement.

We welcomed incredible artists who moved and inspired us. The season showcased the breadth of what we bring to Omaha! We also witnessed incredible growth in our Education and Community Engagement programs. This was especially evident on the many days I navigated through a sea of students as I arrived at work. Their looks of excitement often reminded me of our mission and why we do what we do! This year, we exceeded our goal and reached more than 42,000 students and adults through our programs. We expanded our offerings with WeBop, a jazz education program for ages 2-5, and hosted three successful artist residencies with Basetrack LIVE, Carolyn Dorfman Dance and the Gay Men’s Chorus of LA – all of which reached new and diverse audiences in our community.

I’m grateful to our donors, arts partners, resident companies, the community, our board of directors, staff and volunteers for another successful season at Omaha Performing Arts. We look forward to the upcoming year!

- Joan H. Squires, President

A note from the chair At Omaha Performing Arts, we are building a premier arts institution for our community. In just 12 short years, we’ve climbed the worldwide venue rankings, welcomed more than 3.7 million people to our performance halls and reached more than 260,000 students through Education and Community Engagement activities.

On behalf of the board, thank you to everyone who has attended our events, performed here, volunteered, donated and worked to contribute to our achievements. We won’t stop here.

During the 2017/2018 Season, we’re celebrating the Orpheum Theater’s 90th anniversary. We’ll also continue to grow our programs statewide and bring top entertainment to Omaha including Broadway’s HAMILTON in 2018/2019. We’re proud to be Omaha’s destination for extraordinary experiences.

- John Gottschalk, Chair

Table of Contents Omaha Performing Arts and OPAS Foundation Boards of Directors . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Performance Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3 - 6 Education and Community Engagement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7 - 1 0 By the Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1 - 1 2 Donors .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3 - 1 6 Volunteers & Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 1 8

VISION A vibrant destination for extraordinary experiences that engage, inspire and connect.

MISSION The mission of Omaha Performing Arts is to enrich the community through the presentation of the highest quality arts and entertainment experiences; the stewardship of the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center; Education and Community Engagement programs.

VALUES TRUST:

We TRUST each other to make decisions in the best interest of the organization.

We are open, honest and RESPECTFUL of each other.

TEAM:

We value RELATIONSHIP before task.

We SUPPORT each other and are stronger as a team.

We EMBRACE CHANGE and encourage new ideas.

INTEGRITY: We are dependable, RELIABLE and responsible in our actions.

We DO THE RIGHT THING and strive for excellence.

Omaha Performing Arts Board of Directors John Gottschalk, Chair Richard R. Bell Michael S. Cassling Meg Lauritzen Dodge Scott C. Heider Todd L. Johnson Jack Koraleski Carl G. Mammel Walter Scott, Jr. D. David Slosburg John K. Boyer, Secretary

OPAS Foundation Board of Directors John Gottschalk, Chairman John K. Boyer, Secretary Jack Koraleski Carl G. Mammel Michael B. Yanney

Joan H. Squires (President) with Omaha Performing Arts’ Board of Directors: John Gottschalk (Chair), Michael B. Yanney (OPAS Foundation), John K. Boyer (Secretary), Walter Scott, Jr., Row 2: Carl G. Mammel, Meg Lauritzen Dodge, Michael S. Cassling, D. David Slosburg, Row 3: Todd L. Johnson, Jack Koraleski, Richard R. Bell. Not pictured Scott C. Heider.

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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

392,000

people attended events and performances

© Matthew Murphy

“An amazing lecture by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson!” @jozhop

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performances & events Photo by David Gamble

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Photo by Jeremy Daniel

“I am practically crying from laughter! Thank you @OPerformingArts for #SomethingRotten” @amyeblanchard

Photo by Rebecca Meek

© Jeremy Daniel

“I love that @operformingarts always has such great shows for us to go and enjoy each season!” @sara.smithy

© David Merino Photo

by Carol Rosegg

Among the season’s onstage highlights: Left page (top to bottom, left to right): Broadway’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC; An Evening with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson; Vince Gill Right page (top to bottom, left to right): Broadway’s SOMETHING ROTTEN!; Broadway’s JERSEY BOYS; Joey Alexander; Black Violin; Broadway’s RENT

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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS “Already feeling at home here in Omaha” CABARET performers on @OPERFORMINGARTS INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER Photo by Eduardo Patino

Photo by Joan Marcus

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© Kevin White

“Taj Express was amazing! The dancing, live music on stage and crowd participation were second to none.” @themarshmalloy

Among the season’s onstage highlights:

Left page (top to bottom, left to right): Broadway’s CABARET; A fan at the Orpheum Theater during Elvis Lives; Ailey II; two fans during intermission at the Orpheum Theater. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL. Right page (top to bottom, left to right): MOMIX; Jerry Seinfeld; Taj Express; Broadway’s WHITE CHRISTMAS.

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EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS

42,200

students served in 2016/2017

DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS Five Omaha elementary schools produced and performed a Disney KIDS musical through our new free program for grades 3-6. At the end of the school year, more than 300 students performed numbers from their shows at the Holland Center. Participating schools: • Howard Kennedy Elementary, Wilson Focus School, Crestridge Magnet Elementary, Harrison Elementary and Liberty Elementary.

An increase in student confidence and self-discipline is evident in the students who are taking part in (Disney Musicals in Schools). The life skills being passed on to our Disney performers are invaluable.

- Sally Dunn, teacher at Howard Kennedy Elementary

MUSICAL EXPLORERS Participation doubled in the second year of our K-2 program where more than 1,800 students learned about different music styles. The program featured three local artists, each representing a different style: • Billy McGuigan, rock and roll • Jill Anderson, Irish music • Danielle Cleveland and Ananias “Markey” Montague, African American gospel music and spirituals

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students reached in the last 12 years

NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE AWARDS Launched in 2013 with just 22 schools, the program reached a record number of 60 schools and 6,000 students this year through Broadway classes, in-school workshops and adjudication of school musicals and plays. The program will go statewide in 2017/2018.

I never knew there were so many kids across Nebraska who feel the same way that I do about performing arts, and it is so incredible to be able to share my passion with them.

- Gigi Hausman, NHSTA participant from Omaha Marian High School

NEARLY 1,000 STUDENTS AND ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN CLASSES AT OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS. • SOMETHING ROTTEN! Audition Technique class led

by Omaha native Daniel Beeman and Tony Award®nominee Rob McClure • Technical Theater class with Lightwire Theater • Bollywood and Traditional Indian Dance class with Taj Express • Master class with Grammy®-winner David Benoit for winners of our Jazz Combo Competition

STUDENT MATINEE SERIES More than 10,000 students attended our 2016/2017 Student Matinee Series, which included performances by Black Violin, Ballet Nebraska, Taj Express and National Geographic Live.

We’re proud to partner with these national organizations: Jazz at Lincoln Center Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

More than

50,000 people attended Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing, our free outdoor concert series.

ARTIST RESIDENCIES Basetrack LIVE Performers from the show taught workshops at Bellevue University and University of Nebraska at Omaha for community members, military and veterans.

Carolyn Dorfman Dance Choreographer Carolyn Dorfman and artists from the company led a class and workshops for the community at the Jewish Community Center, Intercultural Senior Center, Beth El Synagogue and area schools.

Gay Men’s Chorus of LA More than 850 people participated in “it gets better” anti-bullying workshops. The choir traveled to seven Omaha high schools to perform and share their experiences.

Pictured above top: A Basetrack LIVE performer answers a question from the audience after the show. Bottom: Members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of LA participate in a workshop at Omaha South High School.

ARTS ACCESS EXPANDS TO 72 GROUPS Through our Arts Access program, we offer free and reduced-price tickets to organizations serving populations who lack access to the arts.

Arts Access has given us this wonderful opportunity to attend shows that our clients really enjoy! Attending these shows help our clients get out in the community, make new friends and experience and learn new things.

- Crossroads of Western Iowa

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WEBOP® This season, we launched our new eight-week jazz education program for children 2-5 and their parents or guardians. We also offered free off-site classes in partnership with 75 North and Howard Kennedy Elementary School.

My grandson loved WeBop® and the program brought forth in him an interest in music beyond my expectations. It was also very special for the two of us to share this experience together.

- Mary Elofson

BEAUTIFUL SONGWRITING COMPETITION inspired by Broadway’s BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical Forty-three community members ages 13-71 entered the competition. The winners from each age division recorded music videos with actors from the Broadway tour of BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical.

Pictured left: Jaymie Argotsinger, winner of the 13-18 age division.

HEROES’ NIGHT AT WHITE CHRISTMAS We offered complimentary tickets for more than 200 community members from Blue Star Families, Gold Star Families and TAPS, organizations that support military members and their families. We recognized active military and veterans at the beginning of the show.

OTHER HIGHTLIGHTS: •

First-ever Jazz Summit at the Holland with workshops led by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra members

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Presentation of Salem Baptist Church’s Christmas production, “Joyful Noise”

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Hosted Omaha Girls Rock Camp for a fourth year

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UNO Great Plains Jazz Festival returned to the Holland for a sixth year

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Inaugural Choir Day at the Holland

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Preshow performances by Blues Society of Omaha’s BluesEd student bands at Jazz on the Green

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Second Annual Band Day at the Holland

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Louder than a Bomb Poetry Competition state finals

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FY 2016/2017 BY THE NUMBERS Omaha Performing Arts Budget:

$16,952,027

Contributed Revenue Earned Revenue

65%

Fundraising

11%

35%

General & Administration

4%

Revenue Earned Revenue: • Ticket sales • Facility rentals • Special events

Program

85%

Contributed Revenue: • Individuals • Corporate sponsorships • Foundations • Public funding • Volunteers

Expenses

40.58 million

$

economic impact

50% visitors

from outside Douglas County

3.7 million

people have visited our venues in the last 12 years

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4

#

in the Midwest among similar venues †

119

#

worldwide in ticket sales among similar venues*

We are really enjoying the Holland and all it has to offer. The main hall itself is just perfect in sound and visuals. We have not found a bad area and the seats themselves are super comfortable.

- Marc D., Yelp Review

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#

in the Midwest among similar venues †

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#

worldwide in ticket sales among similar venues*

Simply sublime. If the architectural details in this 1927-built theater don’t take your breath away, the performances will.

- Melissa A., Yelp Review

†Source: Venues Today magazine

*Source: Pollstar magazine

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DONORS CIRCLES OF GIVING Directors Circle ($25,000 +) Amis Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Bell The John K. and Lynne D. Boyer Family Foundation Michael Cassling Family John and Carmen Gottschalk Howard and Rhonda Hawks Scott and Cindy Heider Todd and Susan Johnson Jack and Stephanie Koraleski Carl and Marilyn Mammel The Thomas F. McGowan Family Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation Martha and David Slosburg

Mrs. Nancy F. Noddle Kathryn Weil Simon Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Smith Joan H. Squires Tonniges Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Truhlsen Anne Thorne Weaver Associates Circle ($2,800 +) Anonymous Ms. Heather Adams Bob and Judy Bates Gary and Kathy Ensz Michael and Jill Erman Jeff and Danielle Gordman Karen and Kim Hawkins Bill Kernen Carl and Zoe Riekes

Frosty and DeEtte Anderson Mr. Jonathan Baker Ed and Bev Burchfield Mark and Jennifer Cade Mr. Adam Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Connolly Mr. and Mrs. J. Timothy Daugherty Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dinsdale Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Eliason William and Barbara Fitzgerald Julie and Lance Fritz Curt and Beth Greiner Dr. John and Janis Haggstrom James and Dawn Hammel John and Ibby Hancock Terry and Judy Haney Roger and Sandy Howard

Fellows Circle ($10,000 +) Mogens and Cindy Bay Debby Durham Family Foundation Fran and Rich Juro Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Kelley Dr. Amy Haddad and Mr. Steven Martin Omaha Performing Arts Staff Jill and Terry Petersen Jim and Kathy Simpson Mr. and Mrs. J. William Scott Benefactors Circle ($6,000 +) Anonymous (2) Jack and Judy Baker Susan and Bill Cutler Mr. and Mrs. Nathan P. Dodge Jr. Kim M. Folta Friedland Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. W. Gary Gates Daniel Hamann Lee Harlan Ree and Jun Kaneko Doug and Vikki Kotil Robert and Myrna Krohn Bobette and Jay Lerner George and Anna Little Mr. Frank Matthews Cynthia Milligan Shirley and Daniel Neary Sharee and Murray Newman

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Pictured above: Carl and Marilyn Mammel tour the costume department at New Amsterdam Theatre on a donor trip to New York City.

John and Dianne Scott Jim and Susan Tracy Jim Vanhauer Nancy and John Webster Anne and Arnie Weitz Sustainer ($1,200 +) Anonymous Ms. Patricia Alexander

Dr. and Mrs. Guillermo Huerta Mr. Wood Hull Fred and Teresa Hunzeker Adam and Kathryn Koslosky Jim and Diny Landen Elwin and Mary Jane Larson Kacey and Joe Lempka Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Leitner Ms. Jennifer Maassen

DONORS Ms. Jodie Mackintosh David and Kathleen Moritz Mr. and Mrs. David A. Morris Larry and Karen Nelsen Mr. and Mrs. Zed Ostenso Theresa and Arnold Reeves Louise Rinn Ms. Constance M. Ryan Jerry and Patricia Schomers Dr. Michael Sesemann and Barbara Ruser Danyel and Jonathan Siler Dr. James and Carole Tremain Bob and Chris Turner Mr. and Mrs. Eric Vacanti Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Watanabe Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Weiss Mr. David Wiesman and Ms. Cynthia Epstein Mike and Meaghen Wostoupal

Mrs. Sharon Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hahn Cookie and Jerry Hoberman Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson Mrs. Cecilia Knight Drs. Dale and Marie Krane Deborah Macdonald Senator and Mrs. E. Benjamin Nelson Richard and Joan O’Brien Joseph and Kathryn O’Connor Tom and Jennifer Pansing Dr. Dennis and Jeanne Pestal Mrs. Susan Presler John and Kitty Ransom Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ritter James P. Roubal Molly and Tobin Schropp Eve Simon Delwin and Vicki Smeal

Contributor ($300 +) Mr. and Mrs. John L. Adler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Albaum Anonymous (2) Kelly P. Bartnick Clare and Duane Baylor Sandra and Robert Bianchi Stephen and Lyn Bouma Dr. Douglas and Karen Brouillette Susan M. Burkhard Bobbie Carlson William and Kathleen Corcoran Mary Anne Dworak Ms. Ladawn Dykhouse Toni and Art Estes Mr. and Mrs. Ron Feuerbach Jere and Diane Fonda Jonathan and Nicole Franta Alan and Terri Gangestad Mr. Jeff Garrison

We’re proud to support art education programs that inspire the next generation! OPA helps youth across the state develop important life skills including confidence, leadership and creative expression. It also provides a career pathway for those who want to pursue professional artistic opportunities.

Such an important investment!

– Gail & Shane Graeve

Supporter ($600 +) Anonymous Ms. Jane Alseth Nicole Anderson Ericksen Mr. Murray D. Backhaus Sally Bekins and the Bekins Foundation James P. and Ann S. Bonham Bruce and Rkachea Carpenter Michelle and Ryan Clark Hal and Mary Daub Dr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Garvin Joan L. Gibson and Donald F. Wurster Mrs. Elizabeth Grieger

Dr. Tyrus and Mrs. Jean Soares Dr. James E. and Pamela S. Specht Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swartzbaugh Drs. Jon and Ann Taylor Mr. Vance Taylor Mr. and Mrs. John Thomsen Del and Phyllis Toebben Irving and Gail Veitzer Mr. Randall Ward Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Weiss Mr. Grant E. Yates Dr. Rob and Jennifer Zatechka Dr. and Mrs. Michael Zlomke

Gary George and James Cox Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goecke Dominic Green and Michael Meriwether Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kathleen Gross Ms. Barbara Haggart Drs. John and Victoria Halgren Mr. and Mrs. William Hanley Robert and Carolyn Hansen Megan and David Hawk Stan and Donna Hanes Dave and Julie Hefflinger Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Hirschbrunner

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DONORS Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Houghton Dr. and Mrs. John Hunziker Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Lance C. Jones Ken and Carolyn Jordan Dr. John and Jennifer King Mr. Mike Klug

Ken and Bev Pohlman Dr. Carlos Prendes Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Reagan Mr. John Rebrovic and Mrs. Linda Burt Rebrovic Debra Romberger J. Emmet and Mary Fran Root

Robert and Christine Whitesel Ms. Natalie Willer Mrs. Kristin Williams and Mrs. Roxanne Wiles Dr. and Mrs. H. Randal Woodward Kelli M. Zieg

CORPORATE CIRCLES OF GIVING Control Services, Inc. Foodies Jackson - Jackson and Associates, Inc. Lamp, Rynearson & Associates,Inc. Parra Family Dental Pinnacle Bank Scheels

THANK YOU TO THESE COMPANIES THAT MATCH EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS

Pictured above: Guests of the Robert H. Storz Foundation, a show sponsor, meet the cast of Elvis Lives

Dr. Merlyn Knudson and James Davis Alyssa and Don Kohler Shane and C. David Kotok Barbara and Marshall Kushner Annette J. LeRoy Dr. M. Patricia Leuschen Mr. William Lienemann Benjamin Luczak and Jimy Raymond Courtney and Mitch Mattern Dr. and Mrs. Ed McGill Dr. and Mrs. James E. McGill Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Mez Vaughn and LaNae Minton Darin and Paige Mongeon Mike and Deb Nelson Richard and Joan O’Brien Mr. Jerry M. O’Doherty Christopher and Kathleen Olson Mr. Robert L. Otis Lynn and Jeff Pirruccello 15 15

Ms. Dianne Rowe Lee and Carol Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Richard Russell Lynn Sanders Barb Shaffer Ed Schneider Mark Howard Schulze Gennean M. Scott Jeff and Becky Sharp Sissy Katelman Silber Coyner and Donna Smith Robert J. Smith Mr. Robert and Dr. Kimberley A. Stafford Dr. Terry Stofferson Dr. Michael Sketch and Mrs. Jane Strattan Mr. and Mrs. John H. Thorogood Ashley Voorhees Dr. Timothy and Mrs. Mary Wahl Ronald and Linda Wax Gary and Sharon Welna

Apple Benevity Cargill Incorporated CGS Systems, Inc. First Data Resources Google Macy’s Foundation Medtronic MidAmerican Energy Foundation NP Dodge Company Pitney Bowes Union Pacific United Technologies U.S. Bank

SPONSORS

Bank of the West Beardmore Subaru Broadway Across America C&A Industries, Inc. Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Conagra Brands Foundation Cox Communications First National Bank HDR Lincoln Financial Group Midlands Choice Mutual of Omaha

DONORS Nebraska Medicine Olsson Associates Omaha Steaks SilverStone Group Robert H. Storz Foundation Valmont Industries, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank

FOUNDATIONS

Becker Family Foundation The Broadway League Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Foundation Disney Giger Foundation Holland Foundation Jetton Charitable Fund Kimmel Foundation Midlands Community Foundation New England Foundation for the Arts Papillion Community Foundation Peter Kiewit Foundation Richard Brooke Foundation The Sherwood Foundation U.S. Bank Foundation

PUBLIC PARTNERS

Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund National Endowment for the Arts Nebraska Arts Council Nebraska Cultural Endowment

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS Even Hotels Hilton Omaha Hotel Deco David M. Mangelsen’s Seim Johnson

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Cassling Family Foundation Robert B. Daugherty Foundation

Douglas County Visitor Improvement Funds Sunny Durham Family Foundation Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation The Holland Foundation Peter Kiewit Foundation Amy L. Scott Family Foundation Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation Slosburg Family Charitable Trust Anne Thorne Weaver

THE LEGACY CIRCLE

Anonymous H. Robert and Marilyn P. Cassling Marianne K. Festersen Carmen and John Gottschalk Richard D. Holland Todd L. and Susan Johnson Fran and Rich Juro Helen and Richard Kelley Carl G. Mammel Martha and David Slosburg Endowment gifts are invested by the OPAS Foundation, which grants funds to Omaha Performing Arts for facility needs, programs and operations. Gifts to the endowment fund are recognized with a membership in The Legacy Circle.

DICK HOLLAND MEMORIAL GIFTS

Mogens and Cindy Bay Mary Bernstein John K. and Lynne D. Boyer Mr. and Mrs. J. Timothy Daugherty Michael G. Fahey Ken Ferrarini John and Ibby Hancock The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation Cookie and Jerry Hoberman

Mr. and Mrs. John Iliff Jun and Ree Kaneko Mike Klug Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kohout Mrs. Dianne Lozier Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. McCartney Robert and Joan Miller Nancy Noddle Pansing, Hogan, Ernst & Bachman LLP Rosalee Roberts Philip and Susan Roos Teddi Slattery Slosburg Family Charitable Trust Dr. and Mrs. Michael Sorrell Joan Squires Dr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Truhlsen Ashley Voorhees Walter Bruce Walsh Anne Thorne Weaver John and Nancy Webster Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Weiss Mary and John Wilson Wells Fargo Private Banking Division

HONOR/MEMORIALS

John and Nancy Webster in memory of Timothy Sherwood Dunning Carol Stolp in memory of Dottie Otis Mr. James M. Johnson and Mrs. Jennifer B. Katz in honor of Joan Squires Mr. Edward Sandler in memory of Thomas Fay Mr. Gary George and Mr. James Cox in honor of Joni Fuchs and Jeff Brown

Donor listings reflect gifts received between July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017. Every gift to Omaha Performing Arts is greatly appreciated and every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. Please notify the Development Department at development@omahaperformingarts.org or 402.661.8455 of any inaccuracies or omissions. Thank you for your continued support.

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VOLUNTEERS & ADMINISTRATION THE PRESENTERS The Volunteer Guild raised more than $315,000 at the biennial Broadway Ball More than $2.3 million raised in the last 12 years for OPA’s Education and Community Engagement programs

Pictured left: Shane and Gail Graeve (Event Chairs), Joan H. Squires, and Lori and Paul Hogan (Honorary Chairs).

Being involved with The Presenters has let me make great friends with others who feel passionately about supporting the arts in Omaha!

- Beth Wilson, Presenters member

40 BELOW 54 people joined our new young professionals membership program this year Launched in March at the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Summit after-party hosted at the Holland Center

Omaha Performing Arts not only has been a bright spot bringing the arts to the community but has provided a welcoming and warm space for all.

- Kacie Baum, 40 Below member

Pictured top right: Crowd at the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Summit after-party where 40 Below launched.

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Pictured bottom right: Joan H. Squires and Benjamin Luczak on stage at the Tony AwardsÂŽ party, the first event hosted by the group.

THE AMBASSADORS more than

436 volunteers

39,681

hours volunteered

$436,491 Amount saved by volunteer hours

43 volunteers worked more than 40 events with 2 volunteers working more than 100 events.

A community is often defined by the vibrancy and support of its performing arts scene. Volunteering for OPA provides me the opportunity and privilege to be more engaged in promotion of our burgeoning theater, dance and music venues.

- Jim Condon, Ambassador

ADMINISTRATION STAFF Our senior team leads a dedicated staff of 96 people committed to excellence.

PRESIDENT Joan H. Squires

VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT Sabrina Weiss

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Alyssa Stieren

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Arnold Reeves

VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Danyel Siler

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ricardo Berry

VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATION Laura Kendall

DIRECTOR OF PATRON SERVICES Ashley Voorhees

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