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24/25 impact
Success looks like the 24/25 Season: excellent and ambitious programming, exceptionally deep impact through education and community engagement, and record audiences experiencing it all. We are grateful for all the artists, community partners, members, donors, advocates, volunteers, Board Members, and audiences who continually inspire us in our work. Thank you for helping Performing Arts Houston make new friends, forge new connections, and create lasting memories.
Meg Booth, President & CEO
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board of directors
An exceptional arts organization starts with exceptional leadership. Thank you to our Board of arts lovers and community leaders.
Officers H. William Swanstrom Board Chair
Vijay D’Cruz Board Vice Chair
Curt D. Karges Treasurer †
Tymothi O. Tombar Secretary
Mary Fischer Stephen M. Gill* Sean Gorman* Melanie Gray* † Shawn K. Jackson G. Mark Jodon* † Wendy K.D. King Emily T. Kuo* † Joel Lambert Taylor E. Landry Ellen Levy Theresa Mallett* †
Chad Michael Ginni Mithoff Katherine Easterby Murphy Michaelene Lusk Norton Scott S. Nyquist* Salvador Pareja Armando A. Perez Amy Marlyse Plato Lance G. Reynolds Ann V. Rogers Marisol Salazar* Omar Samji
Leslie Elkins Sasser Andrew B. Smith Kristina H. Somerville Stephen M. Trauber* Saul Valentin* Fernando Vizcaino Jason P. Wells Margaret Alkek Williams
Directors Norah G. Adams S. Kris Agarwal Jeffrey A. Ball* Leah R. Bennett* Charles C. Boettcher, Sr.* Meg Booth* (Ex Officio) Brian D. Bravo Roxann Thomas Chargois Willie C.W. Chiang* † Charles D. Davidson* Tejuana L. Edmond Theresa A. Einhorn*
Directors Emeriti
Performing Arts Houston Foundation
James J. Postl Robert B. Tudor III Marcus A. Watts
Jesse H. Jones II, President Robert B. Tudor III, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary Willie C.W. Chiang Charles D. Davidson Theresa A. Einhorn Melanie Gray G. Mark Jodon James J. Postl Stephen M. Trauber Marcus A. Watts
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*Executive Committee †Vice President/Committee Chair
Foundation for Jones Hall Performing Arts Houston Representatives Meg Booth Vijay D’Cruz Charles D. Davidson Stephen M. Gill James J. Postl John T. Jones, Jr., Founder (1917-1994)
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performing arts houston staff The phrase “small but mighty” comes to mind, but that’s not the whole story. We revel in our ability to move quickly and creatively. As our team grows, our work and success accelerate exponentially.
Meg Booth, President & CEO Jordan Drum, Director of Development Brian Glass, Director of Marketing Janette Hendrix, Program Manager, Education & Community Engagement Ashley Johnson, Patron Services Associate Caroline McCain, Development Associate Leslie Nelson, Chief Financial Officer Brenda Oliveira, Board Liaison & Executive Assistant Helena Oliver, Development Manager, Individual Giving & Events Michelle Sclider, Patron Services Manager Caroline Senter, Public Relations Manager Jennifer Steiner, Director of Operations Lee Strickland, Director of Artistic Programs Phoebe Vo, Accounting Manager Ashley Warner, Director of Education & Community Engagement
interns (spring and summer 2025) Sara Buchsbaum Tiffany Doan Eliza Jasani Erin Kang Izailah Ortuño
Tianni Robinson Nallely Salinas Alara Seeborg Nadia Valdez Patiance Wiley
contractors and partners Graphic Design: Mel O’Neill Photographers/Videographers: Sara Buchsbaum, Jessie Mann, Claire McAdams, Daniel Ortiz, Melissa Taylor Facilities: Houston First Corporation, Tricorps Security, TD Industries Stagehands: IATSE Local 51 Usher Services: DLS Services Web Developer: Sland Studios Wardrobe: IATSE Wardrobe Local 896
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season highlights New Venues on the Menu We have a saying at Performing Arts Houston: the frame should fit the art. The right venue can really make a performance sing, and that was literally the case for our presentation of the award-winning choir Tenebrae at The Church of St. John the Divine. Their chilling a cappella performance filled the pews, bringing attendees elbow-to-elbow as they enjoyed the performance in a perfectly sonorous space. Ending a five-year search, our Director of Artistic Programs Lee Strickland finally found the perfect venue to present Scott Sylvan’s mind-bending production At the Illusionist’s Table: the historic Eldorado Ballroom in Third Ward. Last September, we hosted 12 consecutive sold-out performances of the immersive dinner party performance, where guests enjoyed a Houston-inspired menu crafted by Chef Chris Williams, leader of the Michelin Guide recommended restaurant Late August and Lucille’s Restaurant Group.
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I wanted to create a space that feels both reverent and radical. We’re bringing together artists who’ve deeply influenced music and performance alongside voices shaping the now and the beyond. Solange Knowles
Eldorado Ballroom Houston Curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron
Working in collaboration with Houston native Solange Knowles and her artistic collective Saint Heron, Project Row Houses, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), and the Houston Symphony, Eldorado Ballroom Houston became one of the most ambitious projects in our organization’s history. Houston’s Eldorado Ballroom Houston brought Solange’s vision— of an all-genre, mixed-medium celebration of Black artistry—to fruition through five performances across the city. As featured in Essence, Vogue, Texas Monthly, and the Houston Chronicle, the series brought soldout audiences to Jones Hall, the MFAH, and the eponymous Eldorado Ballroom in Houston’s Third Ward. Check out Texas Monthly’s coverage of the series using the QR code below.
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houston creates Performing Arts Houston is honored to be a part of our city’s vibrant arts community. To celebrate our community, we launched a new video series entitled Houston Creates, produced in collaboration with CLICKON, which interviews several friends of Performing Arts Houston to talk about what the arts, and what our organization, means to them. Learn more about our creative community using the QR code, and be on the lookout for more Houston Creates stories as we approach our 60th Anniversary Season in 26/27.
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5th Annual Mariachi Festival
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performances
We work to create a powerful and immediate connection between our audiences and the artists on stage. Our 24/25 Season artistic programs took risks and explored creative terrains both new and familiar, bringing more people to the theater than ever before to see artists representing 11 different countries.
Bluey’s Big Play BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Australia, Family & Theater June 6–7, 2024 5 performances at the Brown Theater, Wortham Center Live stage adaptation of the award-winning Disney+ animated series.
At the Illusionist’s Table SOLD OUT Scotland, Theater September 3–15, 2024 12 performances at the Eldorado Ballroom Fine dining, storytelling, and mind-bending illusions hosted by Scott Silven.
5th Annual Mariachi Festival SOLD OUT United States & Mexico, Music & Dance August 23–25, 2024 3 performances at the Brown Theater, Wortham Center Celebration of Hispanic culture featuring mariachi musicians and folklórico dancers from across Texas.
Counterpoint: Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher OPENING NIGHT United States, Music & Dance September 14, 2024 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center A collaboration between the pianist and tap dancer featured Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. 24/25 Impact Report | 7
Aba Diop & The Yermande Family
Twyla Tharp Dance
Tenebrae: A Celestial Gift
An Evening with David Sedaris
A Conversation with Jenna Bush Hager DEBUT United States, Speaker September 19, 2024 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center A moderated discussion with the former first daughter and co-host of NBC’s TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.
Aida Cuevas: The Queen of Mariachi Mexico, Music October 18, 2024 Jones Hall The Grammy® and Latin Grammy® Award-winning Mexican singer Aida Cuevas performed the greatest hits of Juan Gabriel.
Aba Diop & The Yermande Family DEBUT Senegal, Music September 20, 2024 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center Sabar percussion music infused with West African griot storytelling traditions, led by Senegalese master griot sabar percussionist, Aba Diop.
Coco: Live-to-Film Concert FAMILY FUN Mexico, Family, Film & Music October 19–20, 2024 3 performances at Jones Hall The complete Disney Pixar film accompanied live by the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México.
Twyla Tharp Dance 60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR United States, Dance September 28, 2024 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center Part of the 60th Anniversary Tour of the modern dance icon, including Ocean’s Motion, set to the music of Chuck Berry. Conrad Tao, Piano CARNEGIE HALL PREVIEW United States, Music October 2, 2024 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center Ahead of his Carnegie debut and following his September performance alongside Caleb Teicher, the pianist and composer returned to Houston with works by Debussy and Schuman and his own compositions. 8 | Performing Arts Houston
An Evening with David Sedaris SOLD OUT United States, Speaker October 29, 2024 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center A conversation with the American humor writer, author, and essayist followed by a book-signing for all attendees. Tenebrae: A Celestial Gift SOLD OUT England, Music November 9, 2024 The Church of St. John the Divine A choral performance by English choir ensemble Tenebrae featured timeless sacred works across the ages.
Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift SOLD OUT United States, Music November 12, 2024 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center The LA-based ensemble of Bridgerton fame played the music of Taylor Swift and more. Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour United States, Music December 10, 2024 Jones Hall The American singer, songwriter, and pianist played his greatest hits including audience requests made via paper airplane. Yippee Ki Yay: The Parody Celebration of Die Hard England, Theater December 20–22, 2024 4 performances at the Cullen Theater, Wortham Center A hilarious one-man retelling of the action-packed holiday classic. Complexions Contemporary Ballet THE MUSIC OF U2 United States, Dance January 31, 2025 Jones Hall The New York-based contemporary dance company performed a new work featuring the music of U2.
New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project THREE WORLD PREMEIRES
United States, Music & Dance March 6-7, 2025 2 performances at the Cullen Theater, Wortham Center A multi-modal presentation of Houston’s up-and-coming interdisciplinary artists and performers: Ben Chavez, Marlon Simon, and YUNGCHRIS. Tickets were offered on a sliding scale to support Houston artists’ new works. Meow Meow FABULOUS DEBUT Australia, Theater & Comedy March 8, 2025 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center The Australian cabaret artist’s performance was accompanied by original songs in addition to modern classics including Radiohead and Bowie. This performance was part of her North American tour. Anoushka Shankar SOLD OUT England, Music March 19, 2025 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center The English-American sitar player performed a fusion of traditional Indian and modern electric music.
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández SOLD OUT Mexico, Music & Dance February 8, 2025 Jones Hall Mexico’s most revered traditional dance company returned for a sold-out engagement.
Les Arts Florissants: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 300 SOLD OUT France, Music March 26, 2025 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center French violin soloist Théotime Langlois de Swarte led an ensemble of 14 celebrating the 300th publication anniversary of Vivaldi’s masterpiece.
Sō Percussion with Shodekeh Talifero United States, Music February 12, 2025 Cullen Theater, Wortham Center A collaboration between the Grammy®-winning New Yorkbased percussion quartet and the breath artist and beatboxer.
Piano Battle: Andreas Kern vs. Paul Cibis Germany, Music March 28, 2025 Jones Hall Two pianists and friends went head-to-head in an all-out musical contest.
Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock Live SOLD OUT United States, Family, Theater February 14–15, 2025 3 performances at the Cullen Theater, Wortham Center The first stage adaptation of the beloved series produced by The Jim Henson Company.
Kodō: Warabe Japan, Music March 29, 2025 Jones Hall The Japanese taiko drummers returned with Warabe, part of the group’s latest North American tour.
Meow Meow
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo South Africa, Music April 1, 2025 Jones Hall An a cappella performance infused with intricate rhythm and South African harmonies.
A Conversation with Amor Towles DEBUT United States, Speaker May 6, 2025 Jones Hall An evening with the bestselling American novelist followed by a book signing for all attendees.
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello United States, Family, Theater April 5, 2025 Sarofim Hall, Hobby Center Live stage adaptation of the time-honored children’s television show.
Samara Joy DEBUT United States, Music June 2, 2025 Jones Hall The Grammy® Award-winning American jazz vocalist made her Jones Hall debut.
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert CUE THE NOSTALGIA
United States, Family, Film & Music April 10—11, 2025 2 performances at Jones Hall Screenings of the classic dark fantasy film accompanied by a live band alongside David Bowie’s original vocals.
Ben Chavez, 24/25 New/Now Artist
A Conversation with Amor Towles
Twyla Tharp Dance Cast Party
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Eldorado Ballroom Houston
On Dissonance SOLD OUT (An Evening of Classical, Symphonic, and Opera Works) United States, Music June 10, 2025 Jones Hall Part of Eldorado Ballroom Houston curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron. The evening spotlighted classical works by Black visionary composers Julia Perry and Tania León and featured musicians of the Houston Symphony. Type of Guest SOLD OUT United States, Music June 11, 2025 Eldorado Ballroom Part of Eldorado Ballroom Houston curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron. Featured experimental performances by artists including Liv.e and Autumn Knight. Monuments Are Here United States, Film June 12, 2025 2 showings at the Brown Auditorium, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Part of Eldorado Ballroom Houston curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron. An evening of film surrounding Black domesticity and the art of collecting.
Paper In My Shoe SOLD OUT United States, Music June 14, 2025 Eldorado Ballroom Part of Eldorado Ballroom Houston curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron. Featured folk musician Kara Jackson and Zydeco accordionist Rosie Ledet. Glory to Glory SOLD OUT (A Revival for Spiritual and Devotional Art) United States, Music June 15, 2025 Jones Hall Part of Eldorado Ballroom curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron. Featured Grammy® Award-winning gospel icons Twinkie Clark and The Clark Sisters. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo PRIDE MONTH United States, Dance June 26–27, 2025 2 performances at the Cullen Theater, Wortham Center The all-male comic ballet company celebrated Pride as part of the company’s 50th Anniversary Tour.
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schools served and community partners
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The 24/25 season featured unique artists and companies performing all artistic disciplines at venues in Houston’s Theater District and beyond, impacting more than attendees
67,000
education and community
engagement
Our team has a deep commitment to Houston’s youth and diverse communities, and we’re bold and bullish on Houston’s cultural future. In 24/25, we asked, “What’s possible?” The result was a season featuring myriad opportunities to observe, learn from, and train with the same exceptional artists we enjoy in the theater. From brief inspiring moments to sustained learning engagements, it’s almost impossible to pick which programs to brag on from the past year… but here are just a few:
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Twyla Tharp Dance Master Class at the Institute of Contemporary Dance (September 27, 2024)
H-E-B Performance Preludes delivered prior to performances throughout the season by local artists and companies, including Fort Bend Christian Academy, the Madrigals, OAEC, eMotion Dance, Inertia Dance, Cessar Mandujano, the HUBCAPS, Intempo Dance Ensemble, HSPVA Jazz, Houston Show Choir, Houston Contemporary 2, Ballet Folklórico Herencia Mexicana de Houston, Meyerland Dance Ensemble, Alli Villines, Vaijayanthi Raghavan, Cymphoni Fantastique, Bayou City Youth Ballet, Pershing Middle School, and Cypress Winds Quartet
Open Rehearsals with Aba Diop Trio, attended by Abe Lincoln Fine Arts Academy (September 20, 2024); Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, attended by students from Alief Middle School, MECA Houston, Ballet Folklórico Azteca de Houston, and the University of Houston (February 8, 2025); and Kodō, attended by Kaminari Taiko (March 29, 2025)
A Vernacular Jazz Workshop with Caleb Teicher at the Institute of Contemporary Dance (September 13, 2024)
A Songwriting Workshop with 24/25 New/Now Awardee Ben Chavez with HATCH Youth at the Montrose Center (December 2, 2024)
A week-long Arts Education Residency delivered by Sō Percussion and Shodekeh Talifero, with percussion and beatboxing/breath art workshops at the Institute for Contemporary Dance, Law Harrington Senior Living Facility, Meyerland PVA Middle School, HSPVA, and Fort Bend Academy of Arts and Dance (February 9-11, 2025)
An Outreach Performance and Demonstration by Aba Diop Trio at HSPVA (September 19, 2024)
A Piano Master Class with Conrad Tao at HSPVA (October 1, 2024)
Pre-performance Family Day lobby activities prior to Coco (October 19, 2024), Fraggle Rock (February 15, 2025) and Kodō (March 29, 2025)
A Student Matinee Performance by Piano Battle at Jones Hall on March 28, 2025
The Student Art Contest Awards Ceremony at POST Houston highlighting winners from 140+ participating schools (May 3, 2025)
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Complexions Contemporary Ballet Dance Master Classes at the University of Houston, Institute of Contemporary Dance, and HSPVA (February 10 and 11, 2025)
Hip Hop Movement Workshops by 24/25 New/ Now Awardee YUNGCHRIS at the DeLUXE Theater (February 22, 2025), Meyerland PVA Middle School (February 25, 2025), and at Theater District Open House (March 10, 2025)
A Pop-Up Performance by Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the HUB Houston (May 1, 2025)
Collaborative Arts Project residencies delivered over 10 weeks at the HUB Houston and Patrick Henry Middle School, with final showcase performances in May 2025
Jazz Workshops by New/Now Awardee Marlon Simon at Meyerland Visual and Performing Arts Middle School (May 16, 2025) and HSPVA (May 20, 2025)
Dance Workshops featuring The Dying Swan delivered by Les Ballets Trockaderos de Monte Carlo at HUB Houston (June 25, 2025) and Law Harrington Senior Living Facility (June 26, 2025)
Creative Chats with performing artists discussing their work, including Caleb Teicher (August 27, 2025), Complexions Contemporary Ballet (January 15, 2025 and February 1, 2025), Sō Percussion and Shodekeh (February 12, 2025), New/Now Awardees Ben Chavez, Marlon Simon, and YUNGCHRIS (March 7, 2025), and Les Ballets Trockadeo de Monte Carlo (June 26, 2025)
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A Creative Makeup Seminar and Movement Workshop by Les Ballets Trockaderos de Monte Carlo for Dress For Success Houston (June 25, 2025)
Student Art Contest Exhibitions at the Aldine, Parker Williams, and Tomball branches of Harris County Public Library (Summer 2025)
RECORD
$750,000
KALEIDOSCOPE BALL Margaret and Brian Bravo, Chairs Melanie Gray and Mark Wawro, Honorees
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financials
11% Administration & General
55% Earned 10% Other
13% Fundraising
expenses
revenues 76% Programming 8% Corporate* 35% Contributed
24% Foundations
30% Special Events
contributed revenue sources 21% Individuals and Membership* 16% Government Grants *Excludes contributions to special events. All categories exclude in-kind contributions. 16 | Performing Arts Houston
it takes a
village
To the individuals and organizations who supported our 24/25 Season with your time, resources, and partnership: thank you. It takes a village (namely the fifth-most populated metro in the United States) to plan and execute every Performing Arts Houston season. We couldn’t have done it without you, and you, and you, and you…
individuals Amr Abouleish Clena Abuan Sarah Adame Norah G. Adams Robert Addington Martha and S. Kris Agarwal Minerva Agustin Cecilia Alatriz and Layla Tobar Cassy Albrecht Mari Alcala Gary and Yvonne Alden Anonymous (55) Jackson Alford Hedda Altamirano Maria Elena Alvarez Robert and Gloria Anderson Pharr Andrews Rachel Ansari Evette Aranas Tanya Arora Ernesto D. Baca Monica Basiden Alex Balbuena Rachelle and Jeff Ball Kimberly Ballew Anita and Bonner Barnes Kimberly Barta Anna Bass Kipp W. Baxter Janice Beal Michael Bell Kathy Belton Armando and Vanessa Benitez Leah R. Bennett Annie H. Bernstein Karen and Darren Beyer Claudine M. Bhandari Maryana Bilenka Charles and Casey Boettcher Benjamin B. Bolger Meg and Brandon Booth Jen and Doug Bosch Daniel Boss Greg Bowden Jalisa Bracker Ramona Brady Richard Braverman Margaret and Brian Bravo Lisa Brenskelle E. Brietzke The Bright Family James Britton Sarah and Adam Brock Julianne Brooks Carol Brooks Berglass George Brown Kathryn and Eric Brueggeman Jamie Buehler Tinh D. Bui Ralph Burch Oscar Burkholder Rian Butler Linda Calles
Alicia Cannady Brandon Cantu Sherry Carmouche Patricia Carnes Alicia Carranza Janet and John Carrig Ignacio Carrion Gretchen and Darin Carroll Gwendolyn Carsten Charity Carter Richard Carter and Elizabeth Sjoberg Paolo Castagnoli Pamela and Ryan Castleman Nancy Chafe Jackie Chang Carl Chargois Rebekka and Damon Chargois Roxann Thomas Chargois Walker Chancey and Benjamin Chavez Lan Chen Linda and Willie Chiang Sloan and Alec Clark Doris Cleveland Thomas Clingenpeel John Clutterbuck Renay Cohen Elizabeth Collins Phil Colvin C.C. Conner and David Groover Irina and David Cook Annie and Will Cooper David and Carol Cooper Lawson Cooper Sig and Patricia Cornelius Fred Corsiglia Gigi Cox Stephen Craig Theresa Craig Cheryl and Percy Creuzot Francisco Cruz Oriana Cruz Elvis Cuevas Carl R. Cunningham Stephen Cunningham John Curtin Pud Cusack Tia Daniel Emily and Damon Daniels LaTonya Dansby Khoa Dao Nancy G. and Charles D. Davidson Janet Davis Lisa and Alan Davis Nikita Davis Kourtney and Vijay D’Cruz Edgar De La Rosa Peter Dear and Wendy Prater Dear Charles Deaton Michael and Carla Deavers Susan E. Denson Sheila Diombala Leslie and Ron Dragg Diane Duff
Krista and Michael Dumas Catherine and Nick Dunbar Dan and Kathleen Duncan Susan Guthrie Dunn Sarah and Reza Ebrahimi Vance Edgar Russell Edgington Tejuana L. Edmond Kathy Beck and John Egbert Sandra Eguia Theresa A. Einhorn and Donald Yurewicz John Eldridge David Elizondo The Elizondo Family Alexandra Emsley Fred Endelman Duke Ensell / The Ensell Family Kelly Epega Jesse Erickson Gabriel Espitia Gracie Ricks and Scott Fagot Margarita Farias Chad T. Farley Diane Felder Shantau Fellows Kelli Fereday Carl and Mary Sapp Fischer Joe J. Fisher Jr. Jesse Flores Suzanne Fong Bobbie Fontenot Ashley Fredericks Mozell Funchess Vanessa N. Gaona Manuel Garcia Maldonado Melvin Gardner Mark Gartner Leslie Gassner Cee Cee Gaunty Sonja Gee Magda Ghobashy Kidada Gilbert-Lewis Mignon and Stephen Gill Vanessa Gilmore Richard C. Glass Kristi and Martin Gollwitzer Mark V. Goloby Breona Gonzalez Jourdan Goode Alayna and Zander Gorman Susan and Sean Gorman Seth Gravesmill Melanie Gray and Mark Wawro Kimberly Green Bonny McLoud and Timothy G. Green William Green Susan Greenfield Kirksey Gregg Mary Van and David Grindle Mark Guerra Lilac and Felipe Guzman MaryScott Hagle
Katherine and Walker Hale Bambi Hall Ryan Haller Jennifer Hardy Kathleen Harper Deborah Harris Janice Hale Harris Rina Harris Darian Harrison Ted Harwood Yousuf Hasan Debra Gatison Hatter Craig Hauschildt Isabella Hawkins James H. Hazen Arianda and Richard Hicks Susan Hightower Melinda and Jeffrey Hildebrand Rachell L. Hill Clarissa Hinojosa Ashley Holloway Rachel Holton Bernadette Feezor and Jeffrey Hopkins Joanne Houck and Tim Singletary Scott P. Howard Linda and Barry Rick Hurst Karen Hurwitz Andrew F. Icken Alfred Idem Katherine Jackman Cynthia Jackson Denise Jackson Michael Jackson Yvonne and Mark Jacobs Ken and Tracy Janda Susan Jarosz Rafael Jarquin Corrie Jenkins Kris and Mark Jodon Casaundra Johnson Edith H. Johnson James Johnston Jesse H. Jones II Margaret Jones Angela N. Joseph-Ball Elsa Kapitan-White Curt and Stephany Karges Mitchell Karlson Indra Kartawidjaja Taylor and Daniel Kaufman Janice Kemp and John Kling Lori Kennedy Farrah Kheradmand Alexis Kiker Sohyen Kim Shane Kimzey Darryl King Wendy K.D. King and Warwick King Allyson Kinzel Danny Kirkpatrick Susan and Michael Klaveness Ashlee Knight
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Jennifer Kocian Alex Kosmala Miguel Kremenliev Emily T. Kuo and Michael Chu Kelle and Chris Lambert Sarah and Joel Lambert Kirsten and Taylor E. Landry Jillian Lara Eileen and Kase Lawal Juliet Lawrence Stephanie Lawrence Curtis Lea Amy LeBlanc Sarah Lee Tina Lee and Joel Smith Elizabeth Leos Ellen and Joseph Levy Amber Lewis Crystal and Donald Lewis-Brown Cynthia Li Larissa Lindsay and Stuart Bailey Christine Lloyd Mimi Lloyd Alexis E. Lockhart Marilyn Maloney and Paul Longstreth Dolores Lopez-Cardenas and Eduardo M. Lopez Linda Lorelle and Lou Gregory Sommer Louie Donielle Lozada Courtney Lyons Terence Ma Ryan and Lindsey MacLeod Ana MacNaught Matt Main Jane and Steve Malashock Leticia Maldonado Roger Maldonado Neha Malik Ari Malka Theresa and Edward Mallett Vincent Malouf Michael Mandola Valdete Manfron Paul Manino and Elizabeth Cloninger Mari Marchbanks Natalie Marsh Stephen Marsh Alex Martinez and Anita Shahani Javier Martinez Joaquin Martinez Kim Martin-Long Nisha Mathews Anna Matynia Barbara and Patrick McCelvey Jeff McFarland William H. McGrath Heather McGriff Ali McHenry Kathryn McNiel Brian Meigh Mavin H. Martin and Neil E. Mellen Rosalinda Mendez Miroslava Mendiola Valerie Mendoza Jody and Gwendolyn Meraz Cara and Chad Michael Vickie L. Milazzo and Tom Ziemba Bobbi Jo Miller Kara Mings Emily Mitchell Ginni and Richard Mithoff Annette Moise Curtis Monroe and Kelli Woody
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Chris Montealegre J. Montelongo Yessenia Montes Rise Montrell Cheryl Murphy Katherine Easterby Murphy Linda C. Murray Tiara Nata Ruben Nava Andrew C. Navarre Margarita Navarro Leslie and Kent Nelson Kharyne Neptune Patrick Nguyen Judith D. Nordgren Miki Lusk Norton and Ralph E. Norton Linda Bennett and Jeffrey Nunn Ihuoma Nwaogwugwu Judy and Scott S. Nyquist Kathryn O’Brien Sylvia Ocampo Leah Oren-Palmer Brenda Orozco Ronke Osibajo Susan Snider Osterberg and Edward Osterberg Jim Oswald Michele Owens-Johnson Kim Padgett Michael Palmer Rajat Parashar Adecia Parker Lisa and Mustafa Parris-Cochinwala Christine Patton Laura and Daniel Pears David L. Peavy and Stephen R. McCauley Juan Pena Sharon Peoples Corina and Armando Perez Lorena Perez Chadwick Peters Andrea and Carl Peterson Jerry Petrizzo Jontel Pierce Kim Pilcher Amy Marlyse Plato and Kelly Plato Marie and Douglas Polega Christina and Troy Porter Beverly and Jim Postl Casey Potter Katherine and Tim Pownell Michelle Presley Ronda Prince Diana Quintanilla Tricia and Alan Ratliff Christy Rawls Jennifer Reed Melissa Reihle Diana Reyes Kristin and Lance Reynolds Leanne and Keith Reynolds William S. Reynolds and Kathleen Williams Ragan Rhodes Alicia Richardson India Richmond Nicole Ridgway George Rissky Jane and Alex Robinson Julia and Thomas Pascal Williams Robinson Sherrie Robinson Sylvia Rocha Gary Rodriguez and Michael Ball
Julio Isaac Rodriguez Debbie Roesler Ann V. Rogers Regina J. Rogers Ryan Rongone William Rubio Gloria and Nick Ryan Jason Ryan Patrick Ryan Mari Salazar Desiree Samei Rabia and Omar Samji Michael Sanchez Nayeli Sanchez Melissa Sandefer Robert Santana Dionna Saravia Leslie Elkins Sasser and Shannon Sasser The Saucedo Family Beth and Michael Schneider Stephen Schwarz Beth Scimemi Soren Boyd Bryan Scrivner Jay Sears Andrea and Charles Seay Dionel Segura Babak Sepahyar Nadia Serrano Simental Mariyam Shagirova Vicki and David Sharp Jeffrey Shaw Robert Sheen Samara Shepherd Yvonne Shilow Sarah Shull and Sabi Balkanyi Maxine Silberstein Tonia Silcott H. Colleen and Michael B. Silva Jr. Jennie Simmons Victor Simms Jim Simon Jennifer Simons Katherine Singleton Merrilyn Skelton Andrew B. Smith Andrew Smith Beverly Smith Denisa and Thomas R. Smith Molly Smith Randal Smith Rodney Smith Roger Smith III Thomas Smith Jeremy B. Sochol Jeannine Soto John Spelman Amritaa Sreeram Galen Staats Jasmine Stevens Haley Steward Sean Stewart Ronda Stieber Nicole Stirling Ebone Stowers Debbie and Gene Straka Joycelyn Streator Ashley Bales and Lee V. Strickland Andrew Sung Hellen Sutley Janet and Bill Swanstrom Sandra Swofford Jordyn Anderson and Cydni Talton Catherine Taylor
Jennifer Taylor Stephanie Taylor Toya Terry Kerry-Ann Thompson Susan L. Thompson Brianna Tillman Edda Tinis Melicia Tjoa Charlene and Tymothi O. Tombar Mechelle Tran Leticia and Stephen M. Trauber Elizabeth Troxler Chris Truman Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Laura Tyson Monica Valdez Raymond Valdez Lisa and Saul Valentin Nizete-Ly Valles Karyl Van Tassel Wilson Van Tine Mary and Martin Vandenbrook Mary Vargo Jane Vaselenak Naomi Ventura Irma and Julio Villatoro John M. Vitucci Sixto Wagan Jennifer Waggoner Janice Wagner David Wainwright Marquel Walker A. and T. Waterhouse Whitney Wall Weighter and Jason Weighter Emily Weinstein Jason P. Wells and Jenny Koehler Marcia West Susan West Jennifer Westbrooks Shantel Wetherall Carlyle White Kirk Wilhelmus Herbert Willett Jennifer Williams Julisa Williams Margaret Alkek Williams Randy Williams Teri Williams Cathy Williamson Chris Williamson Juliet Wilson Cecilia Winters-Morris Carrie Wirsing Margaret Wische Kimberly Wisner Christine Wong Melissa Yarborough Jasmine Young Atarayah Ysrayl Kyuson Yun Syma and Walt Zerkow Monica and Larry Ziemba
We also wish to thank the 1,836 individuals who supported Performing Arts Houston’s 24/25 Season with gifts up to $99, which we are unable to list here due to space constraints.
organizations 711 Fit Admiral Transfer & Rigging Arts Connect Houston Bank of Texas Bracewell LLP Bright Star Productions The Brown Foundation, Inc. CenterPoint Energy City Kitchen The Coca-Cola Company Collaborate ConocoPhillips Creative Texas PAC
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Elkins Foundation The Friedkin Group Goldman Sachs George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation H-E-B Heimbinder Family Foundation Houston Arts Alliance Houston Endowment, Inc. Houston First Corporation The Humphreys Foundation
J.P. Morgan Josue Juarbe Kayser Foundation LD Systems Legacy Community Health Services Lyrasis M.D. Anderson Foundation Motiva Enterprises LLC Phillips 66 Plains All American POST Houston The Powell Foundation
StoneTurn Group TD Securities Texas Commission on the Arts Troutman Pepper Locke Truist Vivian L. Smith Foundation Wasserman Foundation Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Wells Fargo Westwood Wealth Management Whalley Foundation Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP The Wortham Foundation, Inc.
Noah Hoang Justin Hoang Teara Jackson Ava Jiang Kershauna Johnson Clare Johnston Heidi Jones Reagan Jones Eronica King Andrei Krasko Felix Kwan Siyin Liu Hailey Lloyd Rafaela Vera Lugo Lori Lund Andrea Magbual Gloria Manzano Emily Marquez
Sabrina Martinez Lindsey Mattenson Carol McNulty Amanda Medina Laurren Mikus Deena Mortada Ann Murdock Kharyne Neptune Bellissa Nguyen Evan Nguyen Elizabeth Niven Ann Ogedegbe Johanna Phan Rhonda Phillips Sebastian Prevot Karla Rios Jodie Rubin Chiara Sanders
Amenahon Sidahome Mary Silva-Garza Shaunice Starks David Tanner Victoria Vargas Erica Velasquez Franz Velasquez Berenice Villanueva Vivian Wallace Cloe Wang Jeffery Warfield Jr. Kelly Whitaker Jaelynne Williams Jeannisha Williams Dylan Zhou
Dance Afrikana David Maldonado DeLUXE Theater Dress for Success Houston Edison Arts Foundation Eldorado Ballroom / Project Row Houses eMotion Dance Fort Bend Christian Academy Fort Bend Academy of Arts & Dance Harper Waters Harris Country Public Library Harrison Guy / Urban Souls Dance Company Houston Contemporary 2
Houston Show Choir Inertia Dance Institute of Contemporary Dance Intempo Dance Ensemble Japan America Society Houston Kaminari Taiko Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Law Harrington Senior Living Facility Lawndale Art Center MECA Houston Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School Montrose Center OAEC
Patrick Henry Middle School Pershing Middle School POST Houston Roberta Paixão Cortes / Group Acorde Sonny Mehta / Riyaaz Qawwali The HUB Houston The Madrigals University of Houston Vaijayanthi Raghavan
volunteers Yolanda Adams Victoria Akwarandu Claudia Amadour Chasity Banks Kipp Baxter Christin Cai Rhonda Carroll Sandra Chavarria Sarana Cheng Monique Conner Jessica Daniels Victoria Elias Abby Farinde Maddie Faye Marcus Gaines Katherine Guo Bonita Harden Lair Jerise Henson
community partners Abe Lincoln Fine Arts Academy Alief Middle School All Real Radio Alli Villines Ballet Folklorico Azteca de Houston Ballet Folklórico Herencia Mexicana de Houston Bayou City Youth Ballet Cessar Mandujano Consulate General of the Republic of Korea Conversations on Dance Podcast Cymphoni Fantastique Cypress Winds Quartet
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