SOPAC 2024-25 Digital Program

2024-25 Season Program www.SOPACnow.org

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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, Welcome to the next chapter of our 19th cultural season. I’m pleased with the work we’ve done to create an inclusive space for our talented artists ­­— and for you, our growing community — to truly dig into our theme of Songs, Stories & Celebration.

Your continued support and friendship mean the world to us.

We’re bursting with excitement as we enter the second half of our season with some extraordinary singers, instrumentalists & improvisers. Building on last year’s phenomenal sold-out energy, I’m delighted to welcome back our dear friend Mike Griot and his Winter Edition of the South Orange International Blues Fest. This year, his program celebrates Women of the Blues: Sue Foley, Alexis P. Suter, and Rae Simone on Friday, February 7 at 7:30PM. And I truly can’t wait to hear Kurt Elling on Thursday, April 3 at 7PM. A singer I can only describe as a vocal master, Kurt and his lively ensemble celebrate the music and enduring legacy of Weather Report, the premier fusion band of the 1970s and ’80s.

I would like to invite all our patrons to participate in our newly launched LOFT Series Multibuy Package, which includes exclusive discounts for Laughs in the Loft, curated by Joe Larson; Jazz in the Loft, curated by John Lee; Cabaret in the Loft, curated by Matt Luminello; and Healing Sounds in the Loft, presented by Sound Bowl Modality Healer Sasha Green. I’m particularly inspired by our upcoming Jazz programming — which features so many local legends, including Nat Adderley, Jr., Winard Harper, Dave Stryker, and more — and our Healing Sounds programming, which provides that mid-season decompression and reconnection we all need.

Not surprising to anyone on the SOPAC programming team, our Kids + Family series always appeals to audiences of all ages, and I believe this season is no exception. Though I must admit, I’m excited to see our youngest patrons dress up as swashbuckling pirates for the Meet & Greet following our performance of PANTO’s Treasure Island on Saturday, April 12 at 1PM. And I invite you to browse the robust Arts in Education series we present here at SOPAC and in area schools. We are proud of this important, student-centered work and appreciate your support to make it happen and allow it to grow.

Continuing my first full season as your Executive Director, I look forward to getting to know you, the heartbeat of our community. I am here to listen and would love to hear from you.

Share your SOPAC memories and hopes for our future at listening@sopacnow.org. Many wonderful moments lie ahead, and I’m honored to continue this journey with you!

Warmly,

Lana Rogachevskaya Executive Director, SOPAC

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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR Dear SOPAC Community, It is with great excitement and pride that I share with you to the second half of SOPAC’s 19th cultural season. As the Chair of the Board of Governors, I’ve had the privilege of becoming part of this unique and welcoming institution, and I feel honored to help lead the advancement of SOPAC’s mission.

Through June, our programming continues bringing together diverse voices in music, theatre, dance, visual art, and scholastic excellence, as we present vitalizing live performances and viewings to you, the members of our SOMA community.

Arriving just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Cherish the Ladies graces our stage once more, sharing new spins on traditional Celtic sounds on Friday, March 7 at 7:30PM. I’m thrilled to have the chance to experience this dynamic act at SOPAC and I invite each of you to join us for an event that serves as a bridge between what’s traditional and what’s entirely modern about this special music.

On Friday, March 14 at 7:30PM, I hope you’ll join us for an evening with master guitarist Andy McKee, whose virtuosity is rivaled only by his warmth and sincere love for the music — and the listener. We proudly welcome Andy to SOPAC in partnership with co-presenters NJPAC Productions, and look forward to continuing our relationship with our friends in Newark.

And for those who enjoy a sardonic yet playful rant every now and then, I highly recommend attending Joe DeRosa’s comedy set on Saturday, June 7 at 7:30PM. But please, leave the young ones at home for this stand-up event!

At SOPAC, we are more than just a venue; we are a community. We believe in the power of the arts to bring people together, to inspire, and to create lasting memories. I invite you all to join us in celebrating this season’s incredible lineup of performances. Together, let’s continue to support and cherish this wonderful institution that enriches our lives and our community.

Thank you for being a part of SOPAC. And we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors and funders, whose support makes all this possible.

I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and sharing in the magic of live performance, art, and education!

Warm regards,

Aida Jones Chair of the Board of Governors, SOPAC

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2024-25 SOPAC SEASON AT A GLANCE SUN, MAY 4: Blues in the Loft Blues People, Dave Keyes & Chuck Lambert

WED, MAY 14: Laughs in the Loft Mommy Issues

THU, MAY 15: Glenn Miller Orchestra

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THU, MAY 22: Emeline Michel

SAT, MAY 31: Dead on Live Grateful Dead ’71 - ’72

WED, JUN 4: Laughs in the Loft Stand Up for Pride!

More performances added throughout the season.

FRI, JUN 6: An Evening with Avery*Sunshine

SAT, JUN 7: Joe DeRosa

THU, JUN 12: SOPAC Celebrates Share The Love with Darlene Love

FRI, JUN 13: Once Upon a Slay

SAT, JUN 21: Skerryvore

FRI, JUN 27: Songwriters by the Sea

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CURRENT ATTRACTIONS

The Glenn Miller Orchestra THU, MAY 15 AT 7:30PM Don’t miss the Glenn Miller Orchestra swinging at SOPAC! Experience the live energy of the big band era upheld by an 18-piece ensemble of today’s leading soloists and arrangers. Performing hits like “Chattanooga ChooChoo” and “Moonlight Serenade,” hidden gems like “The White Cliffs of Dover,” “Rainbow Rhapsody,” “Everybody Loves My Baby,” and “That’s Sabotage,” and many more Miller-style tunes, this high-octane outfit shares lush, engaging renditions of timeless music. Experience a hard-swinging performance that will keep you snapping and tapping through the evening.

Emeline Michel HAITI’S QUEEN OF CREOLE SONG THU, MAY 22 AT 7:30PM SOLD OUT! This performance is SOLD OUT. To be placed on a waitlist, contact the SOPAC Box Office at (973) 313-2787 or boxoffice@SOPACnow. org. Emeline Michel is full of surprises — and she’s unveiling them all on the SOPAC Mainstage! The internationally acclaimed singer, master entertainer & artistic ambassador presents a lively set that bonds traditional Haitian rhythms from Compas, Twoubadou and Rara with duly influenced and ever-expanding Pop, Jazz & Blues styles. Don’t miss this exhilarating performance that invites listeners to get up on their feet and participate in a live experience that will leave you tapping and clapping for more — get your tickets today!

Dead on Live GRATEFUL DEAD ’71 - ’72 SAT, MAY 31 AT 7:30PM The sound, style & synchrony of the Grateful Dead lives on at SOPAC! The deadicated artists of Dead on Live return to the Mainstage to recreate, note for note, instrumental nuances, lush harmonies and signature phrasing of America’s lyrical vagabonds, leaving plenty of room for jamming.

This event presents music from beloved live era releases of 1971-1972, featuring favorites from Skull and Roses, Jerry’s first solo release Garcia, classic album Europe 72, and more. The artists perform “Wharf Rat,” “The Wheel,” “China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider” (in its entirety!), “Mexicali Blues,” and “One More Saturday Night” as they were recorded. Ain’t no time to hate — barely time to wait — get your tickets today!

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An Evening with Avery*Sunshine FRI, JUN 6 AT 7:30PM 2025 Grammy Award-winner of Best Progressive R&B Album, Avery*Sunshine delights audiences across generations with her intimate storytelling, soul-driven originals, dynamic vocals & mastery of phrasing. This season, she brings her energetic ensemble to the SOPAC Mainstage! An internationally acclaimed artist, Sunshine performs celebratory music that draws from Neo-soul, R&B, Gospel, Funk & more!

Don’t miss this uplifting set live at SOPAC!

Joe DeRosa SAT, JUN 7 AT 7:30 PM SOPAC welcomes the Mainstage debut of award-winning comic Joe DeRosa! Many know Joe from his recurring appearance as Dr. Caldera on Better Call Saul, and his six top-ten charting stand-up albums, as well as his regular performances on TV, film & radio. But to experience his live comedy is to experience the artist at his rawest, realest, and most acerbic. Don’t miss this brilliant comic live at SOPAC!

SOPAC Celebrates

Share The Love WITH DARLENE LOVE THURSDAY, JUNE 12 AT 7PM Join us for a special fundraising evening honoring SOPAC’s role as the cultural anchor of South Orange and beyond —bringing world-class performances, transformative arts education, and meaningful community connections to our region. Featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend, Darlene Love and an Exclusive VIP Reception.

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ENGAGE. ENRICH. EMPOWER. SOPAC CONNECTS

Each season, SOPAC delivers programming within and beyond its storied walls directly to you, the surrounding community. Through educational offerings, volunteer opportunities, community and corporate venue rentals, and year-round gallery exhibits, SOPAC facilitates a cultural, professional, and academic exchange with students and teachers, local artists and businesses, and residents of all ages.

ARTS EDUCATION SOPAC empowers over 6,500 students across more than half of Essex County’s schools through visual arts, dance, and music programming.

Aiming to instill a passion for the arts, SOPAC champions arts education as a transformative force in the lives of all students.

Programs include • School Performance Series • Arts Residencies in Strings, Jazz, and Alvin Ailey’s AileyDance Kids • INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artists Exhibition in the Herb + Milly Iris Galley • Poetry Out Loud Learn more about SOPAC’s education programming at sopacnow.org.

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THE HERB + MILLY IRIS GALLERY The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC features a diverse curation of emerging artists bringing contemporary art to a wider audience. Established by beloved SOPAC Board Member Milly Iris, a respected South Orange resident and fierce arts advocate, the gallery transmits her passion for art and access. Located on the venue’s second and third floors, the striking space holds 4-5 art exhibits each year. The gallery is open MondaySaturday, 12PM-6PM, plus two hours prior to SOPAC performances.

VENUE RENTALS SOPAC’s two state-of-the-art venues are available throughout the year for community, corporate, and private events. The Jennifer & Tony Leitner Performance Hall provides an intimate audience experience, while The Loft @ SOPAC provides a 2,000+ square-foot space for conferences, expos, celebrations, and more.

Fill out an inquiry form at sopacnow.org/rentals.

VOLUNTEERING So much depends on SOPAC’s mighty team of volunteers.

The volunteer program offers a variety of on-site and virtual opportunities including administrative support, on-site ushering, or contributing professional expertise and consulting.

Volunteers not only contribute to SOPAC’s ongoing success but also enjoy a suite of perks, including appreciation events throughout the year!

Learn more and sign up at sopacnow.org/volunteer.

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TAKE YOUR PHILANTHROPY TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Friends of SOPAC is our new major donor society composed of especially generous arts philanthropists. As a Friend of SOPAC, your vital support can help bring world-class entertainment to our stage, provide transformational arts experiences for our community, and help elevate SOMA’s position as a regional culture hub.

By joining Friends of SOPAC with an annual commitment of $1,000 or more, you will join a growing network of enthusiastic arts-lovers and receive access to a host of benefits such as: • Inivitations to Salons and VIP Experiences • Backstage and Behind-the-Scenes Tours • VIP Seating • And much more!

Friends of SOPAC benefits are in addition to all the great perks you receive with a traditional Champion-level SOPAC Membership. Monthly and quarterly installment plans and annually renewing options are available to make supporting SOPAC affordable and convenient.

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SOPAC DONORS & MEMBERS

as of October 3, 2024

The following individual and institutional supporters have provided vital resources to help SOPAC advance our mission over the past year: Donors and Members

Bob Bertrand and Esther Cohen

Katherine Abbott

Hamlet Bey and Deborah Yvonne Evans

Hawley Abelow and Phillip Schmiedl Niso Abuaf The Ackersons Lauren Ackland and George Hayman Steve Adamczyk and Rita DiMatteo Ian Adams Susan and William Adelson Deborah M and Robert Adler Josh and Jessica Adler Mary Kay and Steve Alberto John and Karen Alexander Jonathan Alper Sylvia Amato Edward Amster Claire and Elliot Asarnow David and Joani Ascher Audio Inc Bruce Azumbrado Genine Babakian and Diederik Lohman Lisa Bahler and Fred Douglis Bruce R Balbach Roberta and Neil Baldwin Vicky Banach Peggy and Alan Barnett Kirk Barrett and Margaret McBrien Hailey Barton Francesco Basile The Bayer Family John and Kathleen Beard Martin Bearg Richard Bell and Meredith Rush-Bell Sangeeta Benbow John and Holly Benge Fred and Sheree Bennett Carol Berman Marc and Janice Berman Marilyn B and Sidney Schenck

Jonathan Bien and Mari Yamasaki Vicki Bixel and Christina Bixland Felicia Blatch-Cooper and Charles Cooper Les and Leslie Blatt Margo Bloom and Mark Seal Dennis and Stacey Borden Barbara Bornstein Gloria Boseman and Breon Boseman-Sims Kyle and Stacey Bossard Maribeth Bowen Terry Bowman and Jacob Josefsberg Timothy Bracaglia Sheryl and Maurice Braka Donald Brief and Dorothy Litwin Brief Sharon Brill Carol and Larry Brodey Rachel Brook and Erik San Julian Allison Brown Gregory and Roxanne Burrus Anthony and Michele Buysse Ellen and Theodore Calefati Vijya Campagne Jill and Wayne Canastra Arden Canecchia and Richard Tornambe Canecchia Martha and Steve Carrellas Kenny Vaughan and Tracy Carroll Camille and John Carter Michael Caulfield Frank and Diane Ceccacci Jeff Chanin Michele Chiles-Hickman and Stanford Hickman Stephen Christensen Isalys Claudio and Walter Joseph Alice Cohen and Jonathan Steinberg Gilda Cohen Miriam and Jeff Cohen Susan and Stephen Cohen

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SOPAC DONORS & MEMBERS

as of October 3, 2024

Barry Berg and Susan Cohen

Patricia and Paul Flanagan

Thomas and Mary Pat Colicchio

Michael and Yolande Fleming

Robert and Valerie A Conley

Stan and Margaret Fogel

Adrian Connolly

Gary and Amy Forman

Samuel Convissor

David and Amanda Fowler

Carol and Sanford Cooper

Richard Franco and Megan Persichetti

Thomas and Fran Cote

David Frantz

Dr. Conchita and Jesse Crawford

William Frederick and Jacqui Daniher

David Crow and Michelle Fox

Samuel and Renee Fredman

Amy and Bill Dahn

Nancy Friedman

Robert and Barbara Davison

Susan Fryberger

The Dayhoff Family

Jane and Joel Furst

Chean and Martha Deephanphongs

Jane Gaertner

Matthew Deleget and Rossana Martinez

Mary Gallagher and Brendan O’Flaherty

Karen and John DeMarco

Robert and Mattye Gandel

Stuart Deutsch and Holly Gauthier

Indranil and Caroline Ganguly

Jeff and Tracey Diamond

Enrique Garcia-Carrera and Rita Desnoyers-Garcia

David Ben-Asher and Sandra Dick Sandra Dickerson Vanessa DiSpena and Austin Williams Amelia Dombrowski and Niall O’Hegarty Bryn and Joanne Douds Jacqueline Dougherty Catherine-Ann Doyle Bill and Mikie Drummond Dawn Duffy William Dunnell Mark Edgar and Arlaina Tibensky Barry Ehrlich Amanda Eigen and Richard Kantor Richard Eisenberg and Elizabeth Sporkin Steven and Susan Eisenhauer Fay and Howard Ellis William Engel Catherine and Mitchell Engelmeyer Gloria Essoka Irwin and Marylou Facher Virginia and Brian Falconer Robert Fallar and Salvatore Carosone Richard Faughnan and Jeanine Launay Edward and Pearl Feder Steven Feldman and Mutlu Bascillar Allen and Susan Feltman Jeffrey Fendt Jim Ferruggiaro and Wendy Zelnick

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Daniel Gardner Travis Gering and Barbara Salz Benjamin Geschwind Patricia and Jim Giese John Gilris Jennifer and David Glick Shelley and Jason Gold Laurie and Michael Goldberg Mark Goldberg and Nicole Pivnick Goldberg Pamela Goldberg Linda Goldenberg Alice Goldfarb Jed Goldstein and Sarah Goldstein Mark and Lisa Gongloff Susan and Allan Gorman Berit and Siran Goro Albert and Donna Gottlieb Charles and Katherine Grantham Jill Greenspun Wilma Grey Richard Griffin Nancy and Raziel Haimi-Cohen Cynthia and Rodney Halm Debbie Halpern Susan and James Hammond Lonnie Hanauer Jill and Richard Hanifan Robert Hans

SOPAC DONORS & MEMBERS

as of October 3, 2024

David and Betty Harris

Jeffrey and Phyllis Kessler

Richard and Jacquelyn Hartley

Edward Kirtman and Risa Schifter

Karen Hayes

The Klee Family

Renee Held

Rabbi Alexandra Klein and Adam Seidman

Sharon Henry

Jane O’Hara

Cynthia Herbert

Andrew and Linda Kleinberg

Tom Heymann and Judy Bernstein

Allen and Marilyn Kohan

Robert and Linda Higgins

Cliff Kranish and Rachel Spevack

Karen Hartshorn Hilton & James J. Hilton

Jill Krasnove

Alice and Laurence Hirsch

Jessica and James Kurz

Robert Hodge

Robert and Cathy Kuttner

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Yvette Holowczak

Jed Kwartler and Carol Barash

Amy Horowitz and Eugene Stern

Laurie and Roger Landau

Kenneth and Sheri Horwitz

Debra Lasowitz and Jeffrey Hays

Rachel Howald

Matthew and Allison Lawder

Patricia Hughes and Frederick Brandt

Linda Leddy and Arlene McLeer

Steven Hutchinson

Donald and Ellen Legow

Edward and Emily Hyans

Kelly and Adam Leight

Michael Ibach

Molly Leiwant

Pamella and Kelechi Ibezim

Warren Leonard and Jim Skelly

Maria Imas and Matthew Rudansky

Richard and Beth Levine

Ellen Ingber and Eric Wertheim

Robert Levy and Haley Greenwald-Gonella

Amy and Michael Ipp

Andrew and Cynthia Lewis

Shabbir and Shabnam Irfani

Lynn Lewis and Nick Moramarco

Clark Jackson

Fred and Jacqueline Lieberberg

Glenn and Lisa Jacobson

Donna Lifson

Stephen Jacobson and Kanan Shridharani

Eileen and Robert Linarducci

Michael Jaffe

Jenny and Jon Lindstrom

John and Linda James

Rebecca Linn

Roz and Dan Janowski

Lawrence Lipkin and Bridget Brown

Mila and Neil Jasey

Jesse Lipson

Donna M and Stacey Jones

Richard and Harriet Liroff

Janyce Jones

Mark and Melissa Litwin

Kim Joseph

John and Denise London

Genesia and Steven Kamen

Rudy and Lynn Lopes

Judith and Lawrence Kantor

Michael and Lark Losardo

Drew Karlberg

The Loughran Family

Michael and Marlene Karu

William Ludwig

Daniel Kaslow

Heidi and Randy MacBlane

Peter Kean

Daniel and Kathleen Mandel

Craig Keaveney and Tracey Cerreto

Liza and Jason Mandelbaum

Deborah Keeffe

Danielle and Matthew Manuele

Charles Keidel

Lisa Maresca

Lawrence Alexander and Katherine Kenny

Molly Marinik and Ross Margelefsky

Lawrence and Nora Kenny

William and Lisa Mark

Patricia and Michael Kent

Jeffrey and Joy Markel

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SOPAC DONORS & MEMBERS

as of October 3, 2024

Jeffrey Markovitz and Michelle Tomasso

Gina and Niko Plaitakis

Michael & Jennifer Markovitz

Clifford and Elaine Pomerantz

Edward Marks

Marc and Rayna Pomper

Thomas and Carrie Marlowe

Howard Holtz and Laura Prato

Jason Martinek and Elizabeth Hickey

Michael and Christine Preston

Jane and Mary Martinez

Roberta Rabin

Andra Marx and Mark Madonna

Frank Rand and Missy Sullivan

Jason Masch and Hadley Groft

Tracey Randinelli and John Shabe

Corinne and Tyler Maulsby

Jeffrey Rappaport and Beth Stein

The McCafferty Family

Glenn Redbord and Jane Cee

Joseph and Kathleen McCusker

Stephen and Wendy Renov

Lynn McFarlane

Eugene R Reynolds

James McIntosh and Mary Jean Gurzenda

Geoffrey and Graham Richards

Robert and Lorraine Meares

Alle Ries and Jon Mach

Brian and Freyda Mechlowicz

Donna Ritter and Barry Levinson

David and Jamie Meier

Raymond Roberts Jr.

Linda Meisner

Lynn Roberts and Gina Medina-Hill

Peter and Liz Meny

James Robertson

Sandy and Mario Merlino

Austin and Samantha Robison

Nicholas and Kirsten Meyer

Tom and Maricel Rogers

Mark Miller and Shelley Sherer Miller

Lynne Rogerson

Melissa and Andrew Miller

Daniel Rosen and Ellen Dille

Margaret Mittricker

Clara Roth

Rebecca A Moody

Matthew Rowe

Scott Morgan and Sue Albert

Matthew Ruderman

Gloria Mossberg

Gary and Jessica Sachs

Nonie and Francis Murphy

Michael and Lindsey Sag

Gabriela Nagy

Fredric Salzberg

Bernice Napach and Charles Paikert

Elisa Sananman

Nathan and Vanessa Nassif

Lori Sauer

Louis Nesbitt

William and Rebecca Sawyer

Joel and Ashley Newman

Deborah Legow Schatz

Rhonda Nichols-Wyche and Marvin Wyche

Norma Schechner

Mary Lynne and Chris Nielsen

Alan and Stephanie Scher

Aaron and Claire Nierenberg

Mary Beth Scherer

David and Dawn Ogens

Cynthia Scherr-Wolf and Gerald Wolf

Jeffrey Oliver and Liz Blazer

Robert Schmidlein and Patricia Carey

Terry Orr

Claudia Schmidt

Regina Pagano

Stephen Schnall

Ralph Pantozzi and Shawna Hudson

Paul Schottland

Frank and Diane Passucci

Karl and Deborah Schuetz

Raymond Patton

Stephen and Marilyn Schultz

Francesca Peckman and Ken Kraus

Bela Schwartz and June Zimmerman

Janet and William Perlman

Nancy Schwartz and Sean Bailey

Carl and Phylis Peterman

Marc and Melissa Schwarz

Bonnie and Dan Piparo

Marvin and Phoebe Schwinder

David and Susan Pitman

Michael and Phyllis Scipio

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SOPAC DONORS & MEMBERS

as of October 3, 2024

Alexander Scott and Pam Cailliau

Frances Towe and Kim Satterfield

Mary Scott and John Slevin

Catherine and Christopher Townsend

Marianne and Stuart Sender

Matthew and Adena Traub

Bonnie Sharkey and Brian O’Connor

Alan and Laura Trembulak

Lynette Sheard

Anita Uotinen

Ceola Shelton

Suzanne Urban Ryan

Robin Sherer and Jordan Aronson

Craig and Caron Van Dyck

Gary M. Shippy

Denise Vigani

Mark Showers

Roseanna Vitro and Paul Wickliffe

Matthew Shubitz

Thomas Walsh

Laurie Siegel

Craig Ward and Susie Hoeltke-Ward

John and Elizabeth Sikora

Karen Wardlaw

Max Steven and Julie Silbermann

Sarah Warren

Daniel and Leslie Silver

Karl and Catherine Weber

Diane Simmons and Burt Kimmelman

Arlene Weinberg

Glen and Margaret Skar

Andrew Weinberger and Meredith Willis

Shary and Gary Skoloff

Alison Weir and Brian Farran

Shelley Slafkes

Max and Gale Weisenfeld

Valerie Slamka and Roberta Fisher

Cheryl and Howard Weiss

Peter J and Alison Smith

Eileen and Larry Weiss

Burt and Alice Solomon

Richard Weller

Amy Sommer

Albin and Patricia Wicki

Peter C. Stairiker

Andrea Wilkens

Paul Stangas

Alex Willick and Dalia Shapiro

Janet B. and Donald Steig

Michael Woodland

David and Sylvia Steiner

Michael Woodnick and Pamela Econoply Woodnick

Jon Stewart and Anne Ko Andrea Katz Stimmel and Samantha Stimmel Samuel Stoloff and Ilena Silverman Charles and Rebecca Stone Nancy and David Stone Maia Stronger Jenifer and William Strugger Steven Sussman Lori Sutherland Blanche Taliaferro Albert Tartini

Morris Wrubel Michael and Jillian Yellin Alison and Jeremy Young Susanne Yurasits Pete and Mary T. Zappulla N. Peter and Ann Zauber Robert Zeckhauser Susan and Alan Zelman Karen and Liam Zielony John A. and Roseanna Zoubek

Lindsay Tasher and Steven Ziolkowski Michael and Emily Tedeschi Jay Tepper and Ginny Aronson

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Jami and Garry Thall

Carole Anzalone-Newman and Douglas Newman

Mary Liane Thatcher and Kerry Keane

Sue Becker and Faith Baum

Robin Thomas

Tim and Rachel

Darcelle and John Tierney

Marc and Lisa Chalom

Patricia Titone and David Butts

Keesha Chavis

James and Joan Tomczyk

Michael Choy and Shannon Moffett

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SOPAC DONORS & MEMBERS

as of October 3, 2024

Sara and Walter Clarke

Tribute Gifts

Harold and Nomi Colton-Max

Charles Binkley in honor of Warren Leonard

Paul and Catherine Desjardins Jeremy and Elizabeth Dobrish Matt and Bari Epstein Sanford and Zella Felzenberg Frederick and Maureen Gammon Risa Perlmutter Goldstein and Eli Goldstein Michael and Annette Grimaldi Randall Haase and Judith Rosenberg Rod and Jana Jensen Aida and Steve Jones Matthew and Judith Sills

Daniel Niland in honor of Warren Leonard Eugene McLoughlin in honor of Carpenters Union #253 / Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College Gerald and Susan Lichtenberger in honor of Stefan Lichtenberger Holy Gauthier and Stuart Deutsch in honor of Warren Leonard Lori Feinberg Kany and Family in honor of The Hilarious Liz Glazer Patricia Weston Rivera and William Jones in honor of Frank C. Weston

Dean and Emily Kameros Bryna Linett and Peter Shapiro Josianne Manasse Taylor Margis-Noguera and Tina Snowden Joanne and Thomas McMahon Maria Moser Meister The Carole and Harold Moskowitz Family Foundation Steven and Susan Pozner

Memoriam Gifts Edward Amster in memory of Robin Amster Dan Arrighi and Sam Joseph in memory of B. Larry Branch Mary Ballard-Jones in memory of Vernon Jones Joseph and Nancy Barry in memory of Hugh and Ila Kittle

James and Sharon Schwarz

Keesha Chavis in memory of TaQuanna Mone Green

Leo and Barbara Sender

Gloria Iovine in memory of Patricia Bell

Robin Sherer

Victoria Kirsch and David Max Segal in memory of Helen E. Goldstein and Andrea N. Kirsch

Douglas and Carol Simon Michaela Stanton and Joseph Pjura Miriam Vales Helaine and Jerry Warshaw Dan and Emily Zacharias

Michael and Michelle Lepak in memory of Edwin P. Lepak Jr. Richard and Amy Levy in memory of Louis and Sandra Levy Jody Lipsky in memory of Dr. Berard Lipsky Paula Marchese in memory of Gina Marchese

Corporate Matching Gifts

Charlotte McAllister Attenborough in memory of Vivian Leigh McAllister Perry

ADP

Darryl L. Novak in memory of Sigrid C. Novak

Ford Foundation Johnson & Johnson Novartis Walmart and Sam’s Club

Dr. Silvia C. Pastor and Dr. Joseph A. Putrino in memory of Sandra and John Putrino Mark Rosenthal in memory of Elissa Rosenthal Ann and Mel Schaffer in memory of Pat Bell Max Segal and Victoria Kirsch in memory of Helen E. Goldstein & Andrea N. Kirsch Rick Steinberg in memory of Merl Steinberg Dr. Lynn M. Stradford and Karen Lee Stradford in memory of Eliza A. Stradford, Jr. Brenda L. Swann-Douglas in memory of Gregory E. Swann Miriam Vales in memory of Carline Vales Pier and Gary Villanueva in memory of Elker Smith

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In addition to ticket sales, we rely on grants, sponsorships, in-kind support, and generous donations from patrons like you. Together, we can continue bringing more than 100 arts, culture, and education events to our community each season.

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SOPAC BOARD OF GOVERNORS South Orange Performing Arts Center’s Members of the Board of Governors serve as ambassadors to our organization. A dedicated body of volunteer community members, SOPAC Board of Governors contributes their time, talents, and generosity to advance SOPAC’s mission year after year. They are collectively helping SOPAC foster a culture of belonging and helping SOPAC thrill audiences with worldclass arts experiences.

BOARD OFFICERS Aida Jones — Board Chair Matt Epstein — Board Vice-Chair Randall E. Haase — Board Treasurer Katherine Tooley — Board Secretary BOARD MEMBERS Christopher Aurilio — Seton Hall University Liaison Claudine Baptiste Paul Bartick Marc Chalom Keesha Chavis Sheena Collum — South Orange Village President Jeremy Dobrish Melissa Hodge — South Orange Downtown Liaison Summer Jones — South Orange Village Trustee Liaison Dean Kameros Josianne Manasse, OD Taylor Marguis-Noguera Steve Schnall Leo Sender Miriam Vales

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SOPAC Celebrates

SHARE THE LOVE with Darlene Love

THU, JUN 12 AT 7PM

Join us for a special evening honoring SOPAC’s role as the cultural anchor of South Orange & beyond — bringing world-class performances, transformative arts education, and meaningful community connections to our region. Featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend, Darlene Love and an Exclusive VIP Reception.

SOPAC BOX OFFICE SOPACNOW.ORG (973) 313-2787 BOXOFFICE@SOPACNOW.ORG

FOR TICKETS AND DETAILS, SCAN THE QR CODE.

Box Office hours are Tuesday-Friday, 12-6PM and two hours prior to performances.

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