2013 Annual Report

2013 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

Building on a Strong Foundation

Dear Friends,

For the past four and a half years I have had the honor and privilege to chair the board of directors for The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. Now as the curtain closes on that role, I want to share with you some thoughts on the wonderful, trying, exciting, challenging, time-consuming and ultimately rewarding experience. When I began my service as a board member many years ago, the theatre was still very much a work in progress. Funding was a major issue, and structurally the theatre was a long way from opening.

But open it did, and with a wonderful debut! It was a night we all remember.

As a Worcester native, I always believed that this is a special community, but that at times it lacked the self-confidence to rise to its full potential. But my perception began to change as I saw the restoration of Mechanics Hall; followed by the building of what is now known as the DCU Center; the renovation of Union Station; the construction of a new courthouse; the commitment of the business and political leaders to the revitalization of downtown; and what I consider to be the city’s crown jewel, The Hanover Theatre.

Apart from being a true world-class performing arts center, what is first and foremost to me is that the theatre is a symbol of the very best of Worcester as well as a catalyst for future growth and progress.

PHOTO: COURTNEY GONZALEZ

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The theatre became a reality because there were dreamers, believers, skeptics, pragmatists, and philanthropists.

Visionaries took advantage of what I told Sherry Redstone was the “gift of opportunity” that her family bestowed to this community through their donation of the former Loew’s Poli Palace Theatre to the Worcester Center for Performing Arts.

Since that original “gift,” the theatre has grown and prospered in large measure because of the work of our exceptional president and CEO, Troy Siebels, his hardworking staff; a very dedicated and committed board of directors and executive committee; our founders who were so generous with their financial contributions; our Franklin Square Society Members, capital campaign committee, volunteers, foundations, corporations, government officials; and ordinary citizens who recognized what a difference the theatre has made to our community. It has been extremely rewarding and personally gratifying to work with all of these groups to help ensure the future of the theatre.

It has been my practice, when I attend a performance at the theatre (especially as the curtain closes and the audience is on its feet giving a thunderous standing ovation) that I look not at the stage but around at the audience. Inevitably, I view a sea of smiling faces. At that moment, I can’t help but feel how lucky I am to have played a small part in making that happen.

Now, as I leave this stage, I will date myself by signing off and saying, thank you all very much for the “gift of opportunity” to serve as chair, “. . . and good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.”

Sincerely yours,

James D. O’Brien, Jr. Chairman

Taking the First Step

to Greater Sustainability

Ted Hudson receives the John S. Benedetto Award of Excellence.

PHOTO: SCOTT ERB

PHOTO: COURTNEY GONZALEZ

The Hanover Theatre is proud to lead the way as one of the largest performing arts centers in the country to utilize solar power for over 80% of its electricity needs. Through the process of virtual net metering, and a solar farm initiative that went live last November, the theatre began pursuing environmentally-friendly alternatives for its energy needs.

Ted Hudson, The Hanover Theatre’s former facilities manager, initiated a number of environmentally-friendly projects.

We take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of our former facilities manager, Ted Hudson, as the recipient of the John S. Benedetto Award of Excellence. During his tenure at the theatre, Ted initiated a major solar project, as well as a significant lighting project with National Grid and Prism Energy Services, that reduced our lighting costs by 27%. Ted’s vision and perseverance on The Hanover Theatre staff visits the solar farm in Leicester, MA. behalf of the theatre and our community will be long remembered. More importantly, because of his leadership, the theatre is now deeply committed to continuing its exploration of new ways to reduce its carbon footprint.

Our Vision

To be the finest performing arts center in New England.

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Five Years

and Counting PHOTO: ANDREA SEWARD

The theatre passed an important milestone as we celebrated the five year anniversary of our grand opening on April 17 with a magnificent celebration featuring award winning jazz pianist, Diana Krall. The evening highlighted our accomplishments over the past five years and was an opportunity to thank all those who believed in the theatre’s potential. It’s gratifying to list our five year milestones, having met (and in many cases surpassing) the promises we made to our early stakeholders.

As of March 14, 2013 the theatre: ■■ Welcomed over 942,737 patrons, ■■ Presented over 539 shows and over 813 performances, ■■ Served over 67,380 students, ■■ Received the in-kind service of over 200 volunteers, valued at $1.2 million, ■■ Featured the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, the largest of its kind in New England, ■■ Supported nonprofit fundraising efforts valued at over $60,000, ■■ Ranked in the top 50 theatres worldwide for three consecutive years by Pollstar, ■■ Received the National Trust for Historic Preservation Excellence Award (2010), and ■■ Placed on the Registry of Historic Sites by the National Park Service (2011).

Board members Mary C. DeFeudis and Frank Carroll at the theatre’s fifth anniversary performance, featuring Diana Krall.

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Our Mission To foster a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow.

In doing this, we will: • Preserve the historic integrity and beauty of the theatre, • Serve a broad and diverse audience by presenting a wide variety of world-class events, • Provide access to the performing arts to all persons through education and outreach programs, and • Play a leadership role in making Worcester a popular cultural destination.

The Hanover Theatre fulfilled the promises we made to our stakeholders beginning in 2006, resulting in: PHOTO: ANDREA SEWARD

■■ The Arts District as a destination, ■■ Celebration of the arts and culture, ■■ An economic stimulus for the city, ■■ A vibrant, active, welcoming place, ■■ Renewed confidence in Worcester, and ■■ A transformed neighborhood.

The Hanover Insurance Group’s president and CEO, Fred Eppinger, mingles with other attendees during a pre-show reception to celebrate the theatre’s fifth anniversary.

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The theatre enjoyed some of the most memorable performances to date, including a sold-out run of Broadway’s Les Misérables, the Boston Pops, Celtic Woman, Paul Anka and Diana Krall. As we look forward to our 2013-2014 season, we are proud to say that our past success gives us greater visibility in the performing arts industry, and we will build on that success to attract more of the best shows and biggest performers.

BROADWAY TOURS Mary Poppins West Side Story American Idiot Stomp Sponsored by Polar Beverages

Experience The Beatles with Rain Les Misérables Sponsored by Guild of St. Agnes

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Sponsored by Reliant Medical Group

COMEDY Late Nite Catechism 3: ‘Til Death Do Us Part Mike Birbiglia’s “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” Sponsored by Nichols College

The Addams Family Chicago the Musical Sponsored by UniBank

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An Evening with Whoopi Goldberg Sponsored by Southbridge Savings Bank

Kathy Griffin Ron White

PHOTO: DEAN VAN MEER

The 2012-2013 Season

CONCERTS Heart

This is the 60’s In partnership with First Night Worcester

Cruisin’ with the Oldies

Diana Krall

Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert

Jon Butcher Axis

Boston Pops Holiday Concert Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group

A Christmas Carol

DANCE/MOVEMENT

A Night of Music and Comedy to Benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor

Sponsored by Bank of America

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

A Christmas Celtic Sojourn

An Evening with Amy Grant

Shen Yun

Marinella and Natasa Theodoridou Live Sing-a-long Sound of Music Django Reinhart Jim Brickman “On a Winter’s Night” Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Celtic Woman Sponsored by Commerce Bank

The Broadway Boys Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II Celtic Crossroads Sponsored by Fletcher Tilton

Boz Scaggs B.B. King Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Paul Anka Happy Together Tour 2013

Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Swan Lake Performed

by Russian National Ballet Theatre, Presented by Music Worcester

Imperial Acrobats of China Sponsored by United Bank

Silk Road: Gansu Dance Theatre

FAMILY SHOWS Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever!

Sesame Street Live!

“Elmo Makes Music” Clifford the Big Red Dog Encore!

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS The Nutcracker Presented by Ballet Arts Worcester, Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Sponsored by Fallon Community Health Plan

Holiday Spectacular Presented by Diana Kennedy

OPERA Italian Opera’s Greatest Moments Presented by Opera Worcester

FILMS AND OTHER EVENTS The Price is Right Live Safety Last Silent film accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer

Wings Silent film accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer

Warren Miller’s Flow State Bill W. Sponsored by AdCare Hospital of Worcester

Jillian Michaels Maximize Your Life Tour Howie Carr

THEATRE Legally Blonde Presented by The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program

Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Assumption College

Macbeth Presented by Shakespeare Now

Spank! A Fifty Shades Parody Simpatico

UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES

A Perfect Match: Silent Movies & the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Five Years & Counting: Founder’s Forum A Play Reading & Discussion: Jeffrey Hatcher’s “Sockdology” In partnership with the American Antiquarian Society

The Legacy of Music Worcester In partnership with Music Worcester

COMMENCEMENT AND GRADUATION CEREMONIES Becker College Anna Maria College Leicester High School Blackstone Valley Technical High School Grafton High School

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS Consortium’s Got Talent!

Presented by Colleges of Worcester Consortium

Robert Ballard’s Historic Discovery and Exploration of the R.M.S. Titanic

Diane Kelley Dance Studio: Hats Off to 25 Years

Ina Garten: The Barefoot Contessa

Charlotte Klein Dance Center Recitals

An Evening of Swing Music and Dance Presented by WPI and Clark University

Investiture Ceremony for Federal Court Judge Miss Massachusetts Pageant Worcester Cares Boston Strong Peter Pan Presented by Burncoat Dance Department

Three Doctors presented by Worcester Technical High School

TD Bank Awards Ceremony Board of Realtors Awards Ceremony WPI Annual Meeting

Gary Hirshberg

ACCESS HANOVER LYCEUM SERIES The Hanover Theatre Goes Solar In partnership with the Institute for Energy & Sustainability

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PHOTO: COURTNEY GONZALEZ

Volunteer Power

Going Strong Last year, 208 individual volunteers served 3,168 hours. In total, our volunteers donated over $1.2 million in in-kind services to our nonprofit organization since 2008. Their valuable contributions help distinguish The Hanover Theatre from others by delivering a world-class cultural experience that begins the moment a patron walks through our doors.

PHOTO: CHARLENE BARON

Congratulations to Richard LaPlant.

Volunteers dress as chimney sweeps to ensure a fun and festive experience for patrons attending the national touring production of Mary Poppins.

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This year’s Volunteer of the Year Award goes to gardening volunteer, Richard LaPlant. Richard has been volunteering with the theatre since 2008 and his contribution to the Federal Square Plaza is nothing short of remarkable. Almost daily, you will see Richard out in the plaza weeding, sweeping, pruning, planting and watering. He’s become quite friendly with folks in the neighborhood and employees at the courthouse. No matter how hot or cold it is, this 78-year old’s priority is always the maintenance of the plaza. Richard doesn’t just get his hands dirty in the soil, he is constantly coordinating and negotiating with the city to provide resources for our gardening team. He coordinates with Green Hill Park every spring to get all the free annuals they have to offer, including the beautiful canna our patrons enjoy year after year. If we need more soil or compost for our plantings, Richard finds a way to get it! He doesn’t just wait to be asked for help, he takes the initiative to go after new improvements like painting the fountain or convincing the city to repaint the crosswalks! His passion for this project and attention to detail are admired by all. All of the gardening volunteers agree that Richard is the type of person you can always count on. We are grateful to have such a generous person on our team.

PHOTO: CHARLENE BARON

Renee Peace** Jill Pendleton Deborah Peris* Jane Perkins* Dawn Peterson Joanne Petmezis** Elizabeth Plante* Mary Poirier Paula Police** JoAnn Porter** Jodi Porter** Michael Poulin* Joyce Power** Laura Praderio Teresa Pratt** Robert Pratt** Helen Quist Judith Reilly*** Anne Reynolds Cheryl Rosen** Ellen Santimaw* Ellen Savickas* Maureen Shaughnessy* Sue Shimeall** Jackie Simoes** Meridith Singleton Barbara Smith Linda Sprague* Diane Steere** Helen Stockdale David Stowell Nancy Tauras Beverly Tavano*** Allyn Taylor* Mary Teixeira Stacey Tomasetti* Sally Tracy** Raymond Tremblay* Raymond Trifone** Richard Trifone Rose Turner**** Debbie Tyborowski* Judith Uthoff**** Timothy Veilleux** Gordon Wallat Joan Webster** Claire Weiss Nancy White* Janet White Camille Williams* Connie Zajac* Maryann Zawieruszynski

Access to the Arts Committee Administrative Committee Garden Committee Volunteer Social Committee Team Leader Committee

Maryellen Anderson** Shana Brennan Krista Brentley

During the holidays, volunteers keep spirits merry and bright.

Bob Frankel Mike Knych Lisa Murrman** Judith Reilly*** Judith Uthoff***

Curator

MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN TEAM

Claire Krukonis* John Krukonis* Karen LaCroix Linda Ladroga* John Ladroga* Kimberly LaFleur** Frances Langille*** Barbara Laplant** Richard Laplant** Edmond Leboeuf*** Dianna Lewis* Robert Locke** Beth LoConto** Madeleine LoConto-Gentile* Ann Loftus Fayann Loiseau* Barbara Luby Anna Lukas* Ken Lundquist* Kathleen Mack* Mary Malone Dianne Mann* Mary Marcinkus Mary Marinello* Steve Marino Michael Maynard Kevin McCauley* Patricia McGourty* Paula McGrail** Denise McGrath Mary Lou McMahon* Paul Meleski** Mable Millner* Liz Mitchell* Pamela Mitchell Phyllis Monahan Mary Ellen Moore* Dawn Moreau* Zinta Moskalew* Kenneth Mudzingwa Carmella Murphy** Mary Lou Murphy Lisa Murrman**** Rebecca Newton Tammy Noone** Lucinda Oates Michael Oates Patricia O’Keefe Helen Panagiotopoulos Katherine Pappas Lorraine Parretti-Crete Earl Peace**

ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERS

Barbara Day* Luisa Delgado Francis DeNicola Eileen Desautel* Kathleen Desiourdy Dianne Desrosiers** Joyce DeWallace* Mary Doane* Norma Dodge Suzette Dowd Katherine Drumheller* Irene Dube*** Kristen Eaton Emily Eaton Elke EisenmannOlson** Patricia Faron Sue Foley* Jean Foran Linda Forman* Alice Foster Antonella Fox Casey Freeman Diane Freeman Robert Gallant Myrna Garber* Jo-Ann Garvey Catherine Gleason* Jeanne Gohary Joan Gonyea Maggie Gonzalez* Jacki Goodman* Ernie Gozdur* Lisa Graves* Judith Grynsel* Patricia Hackett Daniel Halloran* Carol Hansen Richard Hedin**** Donna Henry*** Sally Hodgerney Cathleen Holmberg** Marianne Houbre* Sandy Hubbard Joan Jefts Carol Jewars Nan Johnson* Carol Jones Janice Jose** Dawn Kiritsis Bernard Kobel***** Donna Kosakowski* Janet Krause***

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

THE HANOVER THEATRE VOLUNTEERS

Richard Adams** Linda Adams** Anne Ancona Mildred Anderson** Clifford Anderson*** Mary Ellen Anderson*** David Anderson Sophia Apostol Karen Army** Patricia Ascione Joan Austin** Charlene Baron*** Elaine Baskin Kathleen Bateman* Ellen Belanger*** Paul Belanger*** Pat Belsito** Kaleigh Bernier Joanne Bernier Maureen Binienda* Bev Bombard*** Elizabeth Bradley* Robert Breault****** Shana Brennan Stefanie Brill Brian Brophy* Steve Brophy* David Brough** Ann Cappabianca*** Elizabeth Casello-Searl Angela Casey* Karen Cavan Kathryn Charron* Judith Chicoine** Suzanne Cleary Renee Collins* Fred Conner*** Linda Conner*** Sarah Conner James Conrad*** Janice Conrad*** Laurie Corkery Jean Costello Francese Cournoyer* Darlene Cournoyer* Maryellen Covino** Margot Crawford* James Crete Patti Cummings** Pam Daniels* Patricia Davidson*

Don Phipps Staff Organist Len Beyersdorfer

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. G. Earl Peace, Jr. We fondly remember G. Earl Peace, Jr, a loyal theatre volunteer since 2008, who passed away on July 24, 2013. Earl’s many contributions to the community (especially teaching and mentoring young people), his love of learning, and his dedication to his family and friends are an inspiration. Earl will be greatly missed by all of his friends at the theatre.

Assistant Curators Bruce Hager

Legend: hours donated

Jon Phipps

250 + 500 + 750 + 1000 + 1500 + 2000 +

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Spotlight on Education with Director of Education Meghan Patrick PHOTO: COURTNEY GONZALEZ

Q: You just wrapped up two different three-week sessions of the Youth Summer Program (YSP). What are your goals when preparing for this highly intense performing arts program?

Q: Another popular program under your supervision is the Student Critic’s Program.

How does this program have the power to enhance critical thinking in young people?

When we started this program in 2008, we wanted to provide students with an opportunity to learn critical thinking skills outside of the standard classroom. Our biggest challenge always comes at the beginning of the program when students are so concerned with the “format” of their writing. They become so acclimated towards taking in Our goal with the YSP is to provide area information and simply regurgitating it on the page that bringing their students with the opportunity to perform and own thoughts and feelings to their writing becomes a challenge. We train in a world-class performing arts venue. wanted to encourage students to “break the mold” when it came to We pay special attention to honing their skills their writing style. Students are exposed to an average of six Broadway in music, drama and dance with professional educators who bring out the best in these youth. productions a season which require submitted reviews. Before and after each production, students are led in a thoughtful discussion by Many students have opportunities to perform mentor and Telegram & Gazette reviewer, Paul Kolas. The students at their schools, but not all! It is our goal to are encouraged to raise vital questions reflecting on the show and reach both the experienced and inexperienced one another’s writing styles. Clear opinions and thoughtful reflections performer and provide them with a detailoriented program which will change the way they are an essential part of this process. We witness students becoming approach their next role. The instructors expose more active writers with a vibrant, more distinct voice. Students develop strong bonds with the other participants in the program because they students to new methods of performance and have spent an entire season getting to know one another through their learning styles which they may not be able to opinions, insight and writing. experience in their day-to-day lives.

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“There is no better gift than witnessing a child

discover confidence, understanding and pride through the arts.”

Q: What’s your favorite aspect of working with youth?

I love working with children because they are so open to tr ying new things, changing and exploring. They want to know about the world, they want to know about each other and they want to understand themselves.

The theatre paints a picture of the world around us. Students are able to use theatre as a dialogue to express themselves and find their identity.

It provides students with the opportunity to interact with one another in a way that is safe, collaborative and sympathetic to their vulnerabilities.

There is no better gift than witnessing a child discover confidence, understanding and pride through the arts.

Q: Tell me about the Goddard Scholars Program that you are currently involved in.

In 2011, I was asked by Patricia Ryan of Sullivan Middle School to become a community partner for their Innovation School (referred to as Goddard Scholars Academy). The innovation plan helps students to make connections between school and the community. It strives to prepare students for college and the 21st century workplace through experiences outside of the standard classroom and curriculum. Each year, we develop a plan for each grade (6th, 7th and 8th) to have exposure to The Hanover Theatre and arts education throughout the school year. Over the past few years, these have included tours of the venue, performances, and in-school workshops for improvisation, public speaking, acting, and playwriting. What I love most about the program is the ownership students feel towards the theatre by the end of the year. The theatre becomes a part of their community.

Q: In today’s plugged-in world, what makes the theatre experience so important for young people?

It is so easy for young people to isolate themselves with cell phones, computers, Facebook and other forms of social media where communication comes from a device rather than voice and expression. This change in our global communication leaves students struggling to communicate effectively. It becomes apparent that face to face interactions are a struggle when I am working with students on stage. So much of our communication is expressed not by what we say, but how we say it. Exposing children to theatre Local high school students participate in the provides them with a visual tool for Student Critic Program. communication and how to interpret emotions beyond words. Putting a student on stage forces them to explore their insecurities and focus on what they are physically portraying to the world. Live theatre provides a community approach to entertainment. Rather than sitting on a couch and silently watching the television, we react to the audience around us, we share in an experience. Rather than “liking” something on Facebook with a click of a button, we vocalize our feelings through laughter and applause.

PHOTO: ANDREA SEWARD

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A Christmas Carol Production

Brings Joy and Learning to Students Q: Do you think drama really has the power to affect social change, as Charles Dickens hoped to do with this story?

The answer is yes. The theatre has always been an agent of social change from the great anti-war plays of the Greeks until the present day. More than film or television (which gets processed in the privacy of one’s home), the theatre has the power of affecting an entire audience in a moment of community.

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The A Christmas Carol production at the theatre is one of our most anticipated student matinee performances of the season. Last year 5,221 students attended the performance. The classic story is read and discussed in class and opportunities to engage with the cast are part of the learning process. The theatre’s partnership with teachers in making this important story come to life has been extraordinary. Students

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are so excited to see the book they read brought to life on stage and they get a new appreciation for the story.

After one of the performances last December, a student from Susan Kelley’s seventh grade class at Chocksett Middle School in Sterling asked Jeremy Lawrence (“Scrooge”) the following question:

There is a unity between the audience and the artists all affected by the same story. A Christmas Carol tells the story of a man whose world is transformed by a fantastical performance. We see a man, shut off from the world in his fear and anger, and learn that such behavior leads to lying close to death in a cold dark house without a friend at his side. Scrooge’s world is changed by this performance. And in his redemption from his solitary existence to a world where he engages with the people around him, many lives are changed almost immediately: in one man’s transformation the world is changed for the better.

This story has endured far longer than any political pamphlet, moving generation after generation with its cautioning of living in greedy isolation from others. A Christmas Carol reminds us that the joyous spirit of Christmas Present is also the specter of ignorance and want; that we cannot have the one, without seeking remedy for the other. “God bless us EVERY one,” is a rallying cry to reach out and do some small thing to change the lives of those in need.

“The theatre has the power of affecting

an entire audience in a moment of community.”

We thank our Access to the Arts contributors for their generosity and support of our educational and community outreach programs.

Anonymous (2)

Sharon Dagnello

Kristi Koch

Allen & Ruth Rubin

David & Kristen Albright

Mary C. DeFeudis

Diane Safer

Barry & Jean Alman

John & Beverly Doubleday

Mr. & Mrs. Harry P. Kotseas

Elizabeth Baldarelli Michele M. Bauwens in honor of Atty. Richard Ricker Paul & Ellen Belanger Mr. Douglas Butler

James F. Duncan Betty Edwards David & Kathy Fleming Ms. Ann Flynn Frank A. Gallagher Sr. Patricia George Alfred & Beverly Gosselin

Ed Sato

Lauraine & Jerry Laurence

Roxanne & Nicholas Smyrnios

Bruce & Andrea Little

Laura Sullivan

Stephen & Valerie Loring

John & Lynn Sullivan

Karen Matt

Sharon Tierney

Maureen McKeon

Francis & Karen Tighe

Susan Moran

Margaret Traina

Jane O’Brien

United Bank

David O’Toole

Judith Uthoff

David Williams & Joyce Cariglia

Ellen Gregus

Barbara Carmody

Joseph Gregus

Dale & Sara Jane Chambers

Stuart Hammer

Mike Pagano, LamoureuxPagano Associates

Herbert & Jean Varnum

Donna & Andrew Hebb

Susan Peltier

Marla Wallace

Steven & Lee Joseph

David & Marlene Persky, In memory of Beatrice Green

Mr. & Mrs. John S. Wells

Polar Beverages

Tracy & James Wells

Pratt Trucking

Elizabeth Wetherbee

P. Putnam

Wyman-Gordon Foundation

Cynthia Childs Robert Ciaffone Margaret Cleveland Richard Connole Crown Bakery Paula Cullinane

Dan Kaferle George Karrat Christine & Zeus Kerravala Charlotte Klein Dance Centers Bernard Kobel

Rollstone Bank & Trust

Karen Yeowell

PHOTO: ANDREA SEWARD

Clifford & Mary Ellen Anderson

Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Lane

Youth Summer Program’s production of Oklahoma! supported by the theatre’s Access to the Arts fund.

Due to space constraints, we can only list contributors at the $100 level and above.

Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or email Carolyn@thehanovertheatre.org.

Please accept our apologies.

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PHOTO: COURTNEY GONZALEZ

Growing our

Community Connections

Troy Siebels addressing community leaders at The Women’s Forum.

The key to the theatre’s success is a combination of the quality and caliber of the performances on our stage along with our deep partnerships within the Greater Worcester area. There is ample evidence of our collaborations with cultural, nonprofit, civic and other organizations throughout this report, and we are proud of our role as a community partner working with others to build our city’s reputation and branding.

City Building The Hanover Theatre and its president and CEO, Troy Siebels, are engaged on many fronts, working to build a vibrant cultural destination. These efforts include serving on the following boards: • Destination Worcester, part of the Greater Worcester Convention and Visitors Bureau, • Worcester Cultural Coalition, an assembly of more than 70 Greater Worcester nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, • Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency promoting excellence in the arts to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents, and • Massachusetts Performing Arts Coalition, organized to determine and offset the potential effects of expanded gaming on existing nonprofit performing arts centers.

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Cultural & Civic Partnerships

Educational & Community Outreach

• Access Hanover Lyceum Series events provide the opportunity to partner with other nonprofit organizations and highlight their unique contributions to the cultural and civic wellbeing of our community.

• The Hanover Theatre’s Student Ambassadors Program works with college work-study students to market and promote theatre and city-wide events on their campuses.

• The WOO Card Program is a collaboration of over 60 different museums, restaurants, and creative businesses in Worcester County that offer discounts and other benefits to more than 20,000 WOO card holders.

• In partnership with the United Way, over 1,500 tickets to A Christmas Carol are distributed to the underserved in our community every year.

• The WISE Program at The Hanover Theatre is a continuing education program for seasoned volunteers within the community.

PHOTO: JOYCE MARANTO

• South High Food Pantry donations provided by theatre volunteers help to keep this important initiative alive with monthly supplies of food and other essential items for students in need.

• Our College Internship Program provides students hands-on experience in cultural arts marketing and development.

• The Motivational Speakers Program, in collaboration with Worcester Technical High School, provides unique opportunities for students to hear from inspirational leaders.

Panelists for Access Hanover Lyceum Series event: Building the New Worcester, share their insights.

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The Franklin Square Society The Theatre’s Cultural Leaders Our Valued Franklin Square Society Membership Base

The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Don & Polly Phipps

“The Hanover Theatre is such a wonderful treasure for Worcester and the surrounding area. This cultural jewel has been a priceless contribution to the community thanks to the generosity and vision of so many individuals, companies and local foundations. In the past we would travel to Boston and New York to see quality productions but now they are here in our own “backyard.” It’s great to have the opportunity to enjoy many outstanding performances with our family and friends.

We are proud to continue to invest in the theatre to preserve its presence in Worcester for future generations to enjoy.”

Mike and Dorothy Tsotsis Founding and Franklin Square Society Members PHOTO: SCOTT ERB

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Worcester Telegram & Gazette Francis Carroll & Family Polar Beverages National Grid Martha & Arthur Pappas, M.D. Edward & Amy Russo Commerce Bank

AstraZeneca Atlantic Vision Avidia Bank Bank of America BayState Savings Bank Charlotte Klein Dance Centers Crown Bakery David Ludwick, Bowditch & Dewey, LLP Digital Federal Credit Union Drs. Ronald & Kimberly Ebb Fallon Community Health Plan Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Heat Trace Products Killeen Machine Tool Co. Mirick O’Connell National Amusements People’s United Bank Reliant Medical Group Rotmans Saint Vincent Hospital Southbridge Savings Bank Southgate at Shrewsbury UniBank United Bank United Lens Company, Inc.

INDIVIDUAL LEVEL MEMBERSHIP

Steve Buchalter, Enterprise Cleaning Corporation

Worcester Business Development Corporation

CORPORATE LEVEL MEMBERSHIP

Mary C. DeFeudis

SILVER CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP

GOLDEN CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP

This past year the Franklin Square Society welcomed over 38 new members. This solid and ever increasing group of business partners and individuals believe that their investment in the theatre is paying off on many different levels. Their annual commitment goes far beyond their interest in the theatre’s wellbeing.

They understand that the theatre’s success is providing the confidence Worcester needs to invest in development projects and initiatives that are significantly enhancing the city.

Unum Worcester Fitness Marilyn & Mark Aaronson AdCare Hospital of Worcester David & Kristen Albright AllCom Credit Union Barry & Jean Alman Alphagraphics Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson Michael & Marie Angelini Anna Maria College Anonymous Brent & Katrinka Arthaud Assumption College Paul & Jane Baker Elizabeth J. Baldarelli Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew Jack & Susan Bassick Jo Ann & Ted Bauer Becker College Dr. Steven J. Beckman & Family The Belsito Family Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Bender Len & Maria Beyersdorfer Tina & Seth Bilazarian R.E. Bidinger, DDS J.M. Stiles, DMD

INDIVIDUAL LEVEL MEMBERSHIP

Charles & Janet Birbara

Joseph Depasquale

The Grenon Family

Dwight & Susan Blake

Richard & Maureen Dodakian

Dr. Abraham & Linda Haddad

Donald & Melanie Donegan

Bruce Hager

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Maurice & Pamela Boisvert Michael & Cathy Bollus Karin Branscombe H. Paul & Sara Buckingham John & Dawn Budd

Kevin & Michelle Donovan

Paul & Cynthia Hanlon Phyllis Harrington

John & Beverly Doubleday

EL Harvey & Sons

Mr. & Mrs. William R. Durgin

Robert J. Hennigan, Jr. Esq & Marilyn Hennigan

Donna & Andrew Hebb

Lynda Burgess

Deborah & Richard Emmons

Jeff Burk

Fred & Patty Eppinger

Hilton Garden Inn

George S. & Alta-Mae Butler

Barbara E. Fargo

Tim & Sue Hopkins

Douglas P. Butler

Mark & Annette Farley

Stasia B. Hovenesian

Andrew & Robin Feldman

H. Carter & Susan Hunt

Drs. Richard A. & Jane P. Callahan Patricia & Francis Canali Barbara & Richard Cerny James & Stella Chacharone David & Carol Chester Cinch IT, Inc. Clark University Dr. John Coakley James & Nancy Coghlin College of the Holy Cross Chris & Catherine Collins Consolidated Beverages Mary & Hannah Cooper Michael Czech & Silvia Corvera Richard & Ann Marie Cravedi John & Pam Crowe Mel Cutler, Cutler Capital Management Mike & Liz Giguere Paul & Sandra Demoga

Marianne Felice, MD Kathleen Ferraro Allen Fletcher Warner S. & Mary F. Fletcher

Hermann Foundation

William & Patricia Iandoli David & Kathy Israelian-Fleming Howard & Frances Jacobson

Stephen & Valerie Loring Phyllis & Jeff Lupisella Mr. & Mrs. Howard Lurier Carole Lyman Steve & Kathy Lynch Helder & Maggie Machado Edward & Margaret Madaus Thomas & Nadine Manning Troy & Laurie Maurer Robert & Myra McAnulty Jean McDonough Joe & Linda McGowan Richard E. & Natasha Miller

Mike Pagano, Lamoureux-Pagano Associates Peppers Fine Catering John Phipps Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher Joseph Polito, J. Polito Realty Joanne Prizio Quinsigamond Community College Karen & Ken Rapp Arthur J. & Debra L. Remillard John & Linda Rives Allen & Ruth Rubin Thomas & Patricia Ryan Shirley & Phillip Ryznal

Jack & Cynthia Monahan

R. Joseph Salois, Atlas Distributing

Ronn & Holly Moody

Ed Sato

Morgan-Worcester, Inc.

John & Ann Savageau

Chris J. Muello, C/J Trucking

John & Ellen Savickas

Michael & Jennifer Tarka Francis J. Tighe Paul & Susan Trombley Michael & Dorothy Tsotsis Lisa Vaillancourt Kim & Adrian Vanderspek Herbert & Jean Varnum Anthony Vigliotti Ron & Marsha Wagner Elizabeth Walker Webster Five Cents Savings Bank James & Tracy V. Wells Jerry & Demmie Wells Todd H. Wetzel Robert Wiley, Rac Pac, Inc. Joyce Cariglia & David Williams

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Flynn

Robert Jenal

Ann L. Flynn

Kallin & Linda Johnson

Susan & Jay Foley

Steve & Lee Joseph

Richard & Diana Mundinger

Richard & Joan Freedman

John & Rayna Keenan

Lisa Nevin

The Shanklin Family

Mike & MaryBeth Noonan

Karon & Kellie Shea

Mark & Jan Fuller

W. David & Lee Norton Kelly

Walter Shea

Lee & Dina Gaudette

Ms. Lisa Kirby Gibbs

William & Patricia Giannopoulos, Friendly Discount Liquors

Helen P. Koskinas

Beata & Michael O’Brien

Michael & Kristal Sheehy

James D. O’Brien Jr, Esq.

William & Carol Shemeth

Sunshine Sign Company, Inc.

Sharon & Allen Krause

Brendan & Claire O’Connor

Michael & Carol Sleeper

Updated 6.30.13

Denise & Joel Smith

* Sustaining Members

Spencer Savings Bank

+ All Access Club Members

Geoffrey & Janet Graeber Jane Grant

James & Ellen Jewart

Harry P. & Sharon Kotseas Henry & Holly LaMountain Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Lane, Jr.

Daniel & Jane O’Connor Tom & Maura O’Connor Matthew Olds

Robert Seder Patricia Segerson

Sharon & Peter Woodbury Susan & David Woodbury Worcester State University James & Marita Zuraitis

Mike & Lorna Stearns

Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green

Kathleen & John Lauring

Edward & Susan O’Neil

Daniel M. & Deborah S. Steigman

Richard & Tracey Lavey

Mel & Joyce Greenberg

Deb & Stan Levenson

David & Cheryl Greenfield

Vincent Osterman, E. Osterman Gas Service

Bruce & Andrea Little

Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance Agency

P. L. Rider Medical Supply

John & Lynn Sullivan

Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or email Carolyn@thehanovertheatre.org.

Please accept our apologies.

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Corporate, Foundation

& College Support PHOTO: LAURIE CARR

Our corporate sponsors help make it possible for us to do all that we do. In return we seek to offer them maximum benefit, including extensive corporate visibility in advertising and print materials; use of the theatre’s lobby spaces for private pre- or post-performance functions; and additional benefits that may be tailored to specific needs.

Corporate sponsors, as well as corporate members of the Franklin Square Society, are invited to participate in The Hanover Theatre Employee Discount Program, which offers discounts on tickets to most shows, as well as excellent last minute deep discounts and corporate offers; a benefit that has wide appeal for companies who value their employees.

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND CONFIDENCE IN OUR ORGANIZATION AdCare Hospital of Worcester Bank of America College of the Holy Cross Commerce Bank Fallon Community Health Plan Fletcher Tilton Guild of St. Agnes The Hanover Insurance Group Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Nichols College Polar Beverages Reliant Medical Group Southbridge Savings Bank

Honey Farms and Polar Beverages present their contribution to the Worcester County Food Bank as part of Stomp sponsorship.

UMass Medical School UniBank United Bank Unum

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WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING CORPORATIONS FOR THEIR MATCHING FUND SUPPORT

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOUNDATIONS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY THIS PAST YEAR

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

American Theatre Organ Society

BNY Mellon

Hermann Foundation

IBM

Worcester Arts Council in support of the Student Critics Program

ING Saint-Gobain Corporation The Hanover Insurance Group Unum

Polar Beverages is grateful to The Hanover Theatre for presenting firstclass theatrical and musical performances that have enriched the Worcester community. As a local business we are proud to offer our sponsorship support to the theatre for all they do to enhance the City of Worcester.

Ralph Crowley, Jr. Polar Beverages President & CEO

COLLEGE PARTNERS Anna Maria College Assumption College Becker College Clark University College of the Holy Cross Nichols College Quinsigamond Community College UMASS Medical School Worcester State University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Colleges of Worcester Consortium MA College of Pharmacy & Health Services

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Securing the Future

Capital Campaign Support The Securing the Future capital campaign reached $2,926,932 in contributions as of June 30, 2013; the close of our fiscal year. The board of directors and staff would like to recognize the hard work of members of both the Capital Campaign Advisory Committee and the Campaign Ambassadors Steering Committee for their commitment to the goals of the campaign. This leadership group initiated plans for the Tony Awards Gala, an elegant red carpet event, to be held at the theatre on April 26, 2014.

SECURING THE FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS:

As part of the campaign, we launched the 1926 Society, the legacy giving society for The Hanover Theatre. The society’s name commemorates the year the historic Poli Palace Theatre first opened its doors to the public. We are currently seeking founding members for this new group and would like to acknowledge Bruce Hager and David Williams for becoming the first to join.

$250,000 - $499,999

$500,000 - $1,000,000 The Hanover Insurance Group

The George I. Alden Trust The George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Foundation The Stoddard Charitable Trust $100,000 - $249,999 The Ruth H. & Warren A. Ellsworth Foundation The Fletcher Foundation Unum

Worcester Business Development Corporation $25,000 - $49,999 Bank of America

The Mildred H. McEvoy Foundation Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund

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Allen Fletcher Hoche-Scofield Foundation Lee & Steve Joseph Valerie & Stephen Loring

Mary C. DeFeudis

MA Cultural Facilities Fund

Fallon Community Health Plan

Lynn & John Sullivan

Noreen & Ivan Green Harvard Pilgrim Health Care MA College of Pharmacy & Health Science Rockwell Foundation

UniBank Webster 5 Cents Savings Wyman-Gordon Foundation $5,000 - $9,999

Dorothy & Michael Tsotsis

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

United Bank

Pam & Maurice Boisvert Karin Branscombe

$50,000 - $99,999 Patricia & Fred Eppinger

Mary & Warner Fletcher

$10,000 - $24,999

Paul & Sandy Demoga

Jeff Burk & Dale LePage

Jan & Mark Fuller

Catherine & Chris Collins

Cheryl & David Greenfield

The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation

Linda & Kallin Johnson Charlotte & Ben Klein

Margaret & Ed Madaus

Tammy & George Butler

Susan & John Lajoie

Karon Shea

Mirick O’Connell, Attorneys at Law

Wayne Canty, Heat Trace Products

Michelle & Robert Johnson

Jane & Troy Siebels

Holly & Ronn Moody

The Carroll Family

James D. O’Brien Jr.

Nancy & Jim Coghlin

Martha & Michael Kelleher

Elizabeth & Robin Rhodes

Cheryl & Kerry Daigle

Ed Sato

Melanie & Donald Donegan

TD Bank Karen & Fran Tighe David Williams & Joyce Cariglia $1,000 – $4,999 Anonymous Kristen & David Albright Jean & Barry Alman Mary Ellen & Cliff Anderson Marie & Michael Angelini Elizabeth Baldarelli Susan & John Bassick Jo Ann & Ted Bauer

Tracey & Richard Lavey Andrea & Bruce Little The MacDonald Family

Beverly & Skip Doubleday

Linda & Joe McGowan

Barbara Fargo

Jane & William Mosakowski

Marianne Felice Simone & Jose Flores-Cardillo Ann L. Flynn Jane Grant The Hart Foundation Janice Hitzhusen & James Pease Stasia B. Hovenesian Frances & Howard Jacobson

Southbridge Savings Bank Lorna & Michael Stearns United Lens Company Kim & Adrian Vanderspek Demmie & Jerry Wells Todd Wetzel Sharon & Peter Woodbury Sue & David Woodbury

Beata & Michael O’Brien Claire & Brendan O’Connor

$500 - $999

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Connor

Ann Marie & Richard Cravedi

Donald Pegg

Joyce & Mel Greenberg

Polly & Donald Phipps Ruth & Allen Rubin

William F. Lynch Company, Inc.

Rush Street Gaming

Walter Shea

Patricia & Tom Ryan

Janet Zeidler

The Jenal Family

J. Robert Seder

Helen Koskinas

Patricia Segerson

Maria & Len Beyersdorfer

Updated as of 10/26/2013

PHOTO: COURTNEY GONZALEZ

“Pam and I believe an investment in The Hanover Theatre fosters not only a love of the performing arts but also is an investment in the future of Worcester.”

Maurice Boisvert Board Member Capital Campaign Leadership Team

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Dorothy Dixon

Edward E. Bambauer

Karen Dunn

Rodney Banks

Stephen Erickson

James Barber

Stephen Furlong Robert & Nancy Kenney Lynne Moriarty Debbie Papa Shirley Ryznal Jennifer Scumaci Debra Trantolo & Edward Cichon

Stanley Baron James Barry Daniel Barry Steven & Debra Bartelloni-Kedski Elizabeth A. Battisti Allan & Jacqueline Beard

Jennifer Adams Kris Adams

Allen & Barbara Beck

Mary & Charles Aleksiewicz

Robert & Nancy Beckwith

Chan Alexander

Dr. Norman & Nancy Beisaw

Sandra Allen Jim & Bonnie Amtmann John Andres Donna Arena-Myers Richard & Susan Army Pamela Aronson Debbie Asbridge David & Linda Ayers Janice Babbitt Edwin Baduski

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Stephen Barney

Mr. Joseph Beaulac

Donald & Carol Anglim

A photograph of the former Poli Palace Theatre circa 1920’s or 1930’s from a private collection.

Mr. Joseph Barnes

Janet Beauchemin

PATRONS ($100-$499)

The theatre’s members are its lifeblood. Their annual commitment of $50 or more gives us the stability we need to weather the volatility inherent in presenting live performances.

The strong and steady growth of the theatre’s membership to 4,934 households in 2013 evidences the widespread benefit that The Hanover Theatre provides to the Greater Worcester community. Members get the best seats at the best prices, with early access to tickets and discounts to most performances.

SUPPORTERS ($500-$999)

Building A Membership Based Organization

Shari Belanger Mrs. Gail Bellefleur Carolyn Bellil Susan Belsito Janice Benicek Maura Bennett Bonnie Benvenuti Gerard Bergeron John Bernard Sharon Bernard

Peter & Ellen Bagdon

George & Barbara Bernardin

George Bailey

Kathleen Bernier

Frederic Baker

Kathy Berrian

Norma Baker

Debra Bertaiaume

Jennie Lee Balboni

Bruce & Joan Bertrand

Michael Ball

Barbara Bessette

Gerald Ballentine

Robert & Barbara Bessette Carolle Bider-Gendron Paula Bigelow Windsor H. & Jacquelyn Bigelow Durwood Birtz Dr. & Mrs. Richard Bishop Elaine Bitter Paul Black Seth Blackwell Carol Blake Cheryl Bliss Kathleen Bogosian & David Pollock Ken Boivin Steve Boliver Christopher S. Bonni John Borek Howard & Esther Borer Jean Boucher DiNoia William Boudo Stacy & Gordon Bousquet Deborah Boutilier John & Maureen Bouvier Thomas Bouvier Sr. Gayle Bowe Charles D. Bowers Kathe Bowman Carolyn Brady Amy & John Brandes Diane Brennan Debra & Daeg Brenner Robert Brewer Bob Brigham

PATRONS ($100-$499)

Joseph A. Brindisi Pat & Fran Brissette David Brooks Doreen Brooks Debbie Brown Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Brown Janine & Paul Brueggemann

Dale & Sara Jane Chambers Georgette Champagne Jeanne Chase Bill Chiarchiaro Wayne & Angela Choinski Catherine Choquet Jon & Jeanne Christiano

Jay Bry

Marcia & Leo Ciaccio

James Bujnowski

Ciborowski Insurance Agency

Paula & Jim Buonomo Ann Burbank Alison Burke Stephen Burke Virginia Burke John Burke Patricia Burns Steven Bush Shirley Bussolari Theresa Butkiewicz Mr. Edward Byrnes William & Laurie Cahill Loretta Capalbo Andrea Caplan Susan Carey Steven Cariglio Dorothy Carlson Cornelius Carmody CHK Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Steven & Diane Clark John & Brigita Clementi Liz Clemenzi Susan & Joanna Cloutier Mary Clow Margaret Coan Joseph Cohen Nancy Colby Christy Cole David Cole Elizabeth Cole Catherine Colinvaux Deborah Colleary Rene & Lynne Comtois John Congdon Richard Connole Charlotte Connor James Connors, Esq Kelley Conrad

Christine Cassidy

Robert Conti

Ximena Castro

T. Cooper

David & Karen Catallozzi

Craig Coppola

William & Rosemary Cavanagh

Toni Coppola

Bruce Chalupka

Carolyn J. Corriveau

Lisa Dickinson

Richard Erickson

Liz Frem

Cathy Gordon

Roger & Denise Cote

Joanne DiNardo

Lane & Lisa Gordon

Janice Dionis

Stephen & Bobbi Erickson

Lizett Frias

Richard & Charlotte Cote

Alice Eriksen

Diana Frizzle & Terry Harmon

Thomas William Gorski Jr.

Peter Ettenberg

Katherine Frongillo

Donald & Elaine Grady

Bob & Sally Evans

Susan Fuller

Ed Grandbois

Annemarie Fairhurst

Keith Fuller

Sharon Grassel

Andrea Falcione

Kellie Fuller

John & Marjorie Farr

Jeffrey Fuller

Matthew & Camille Graves

Andrea Farrell

Charlene Gaca

Karen & Robert Fay

Coreen & Michael Gaffney

Harry Cotterly & M. Noelia Blandin Patricia Couhig Lynne Courtney Paul Cousineau Wendy Coutu Joe Cox

Matthew DiPilato Donna Dobay Jan & Martin Dodd Ralph & Karen Doe Jeffrey & Dayle Doherty Barbara Dolan

Tracy Craig

Maureen & Michael Donoghue

Alice Creamer

Robert Donoghue

Therese Fegreus

Frederick Crocker Jr.

Sandra Doty

Mrs. Kerri Felton

Jo-Anne Cronin

Richard Dow

Dennis & Cory Fenton

Judith & Robert Greene Neil Greenwald Joseph Gregus

Janice Garofalo

Katherine Grenier

Robert Gaudet

Karen Grimes

Lisa & Stephen Genatossio

Mr. & Mrs. Grimley

Janet L. Croshaw

Betty Jo Dowd

Sheila Ferraiuolo

Bryan Croteau

Colleen Dowling

Nancy Field

Paula Cullinane

Madeline Dragone

Ceril & Howard Fish

Beth Cunningham

Peter Drake

Charran Fisher

Don Cunningham

Christine Drappi

Richard Fisher

Adam Currier

Michael Dube

Robert Fitzgerald

Katherine Curtis

Patricia Duff

Matthew Flandreau

Michael Germain & Angela Roy

Joseph & Patricia Cusimano

Joseph Duffy

Simone Fleming

Lisa Giglio

Nate Hafer

Mary Duffy

Nancy Flores

Michelle Gilberti

Jean Haley

Rich Duguay

Jose R. & Simone Flores-Cardillo

Terry Gilchrist & Dianne Dwyer

David Hall

Beth Foley

Robert Gill

Paul Fontaine

Ellen S. Gillis

Liberty Movers

John Giordano

Kathleen Ford-Pelley

Doris Giroux

Colleen Forti

Sandra Giroux

Nancy Foster

Stuart & Kathleen Glass

Charles Fox

Danny Goldman

Mark & Lori Fox

Ann Gooding

Frank Franconeri

Ralph Goodwin

Mark & Deborah Freeman

Nancy Goodwin

Debra D’Agostino Kerry & Cheryl Daigle Theresa Dauphinais Andy Davis Deborah Dawson Susan Day Donna Demboski Andrea Depatie Eric DeRivera Lori Dery Robert Desilets

Lee Cordaro

Reed & Pamela Desplaines

Merry Cormier

Susan Devlin

Kathy Dulude Beth Dunn Jim Durning Casey Eaton Denise Edelman Paul Edmonds Betty Edwards Paula Ehwa Richard Ellbeg Patty Ellis Gail & Henry Enman Roberta Epstein

Paula R. Freeman

Cherylann Gengel Robert Gentile Terry Gentile Mr. Christopher George

Raymond Goozey

George Grosner L.E. Groux Gary & Karen Guglielmello Leslie Fish & Jerry Gurwitz Jane Guthro

Margaret Hallett Patricia Hammond Russell Hammond Maryanne & Paul Hammond and Eileen & John Prizio Francis Hann Susan Hanscom Gail Hanson Susan Hansson Alan F. & Gail M. Harrington Shauna Harris continued on page 24

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PATRONS ($100-$499)

Sandra Harris

Keith Jackson

Cindy Kozica

Kristen Leo

Brenda Martin

Joan & Robert Milsop

Karen Nunley

Carissa Hartman-Wozniak

Jo Anne Jacobson

Betsy Kravitz

Mark & Celeste Mischenko

Jane O’Brien

Charles Kruse

Richard & Mary Ellen Letarte

Catherine Martin

Bruce & Maria Jacobson

Angela Hastie Traci Hatt John Hawkins Judith Hayden Marcia Head James Healey Jenny Healy Carla Hellander Brian Hendrickx Michael Hennessy Kristen Henriques Susan Henry Jane Herrion Tom & Ruth Hiller Chris Hinckley Deborah Harmon Hines Michael Hirsh Marie Hobart Joan E. & Robert A. Hodskins Elaine & John Hogan

Gabriela Jara

Judie Kulis

Marine Johanson

John Kullas

Jacqueline Jones

Otto & Karen Kunz

C. Greer Jordan

Clara LaBoy

Paul Jourcin

Maurice Laffin

Eugene Kalajian

Karen Laganelli

Mr Carl Kaliszewski

Lajoie Investigations Inc.

Renuka Kamerkar

Dawn & Robert Laman

Jennifer Kane

The LaMarche Family

Josh Kane

Debra Lamarche

Jon & Lora Kanter

Edward Lambert Jr.

Madeline Karcasinas

Judith Lancey

Demetrios Karis

Judith Lane

Helen Kataisto

Susan Lane

Judith Ann Keegan

Frances Langille

Nora Keil

Jim Langley

Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Kelleher

Roger LaPerle

S. Keller

Richard & Barbara Laplant

Terrence F. Kennedy

Lisa Larson

Laurie & Matt Hogan

Christine & Zeus Kerravala

Linda Hook

Susan Kerrissey

Buzz Hooker

Gary Kettle

Shana Hopkins

Kevin’s Automotive of West Boylston

Bill Horn Steve Horton Tracy A. Houston Charles Howe Donald & William Howe-Hughes Marsha Hutchinson Mr. Donald Irving Peter Ivaska

Catarina Kiefe Darrell Kleya Christopher Kneeland Catherine Knowles Beverly Kohlstrom Mary Ann Kourey John Kowalczyk Suzanne Kozak

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Warren Lavallee

Danyelle Letendre Dana Letiecq Paula Leva Stanley & Madeline Levine Patsy Lewis Barbara S. Liftman Kathy Linton David & Maria Litalien Stefini Lizotte Christine Long Kim Long Karen Love April Lowe Lucy Lukason Jon & Kathy Lundstrom Steven MacDuff Sr. Marlene Mach Donna E. MacLean Francis W. & Susan Madigan

Philip Marysz Marissa Marzilli Karen Matt Stephen Maxson James Maxwell George Mayer Gary Maynard Carolann McAdam Anita McCabe John McCann David McClintock Kathleen McClintock Michael McDaniel Thomas McDavitt Charles McDevitt Annette McDonnell Bill & Sarah McGee Mrs. Judith McGrail Janice McGuane Francis McGuill Mary McGuire

Keli Maffei

Deborah McKenna

Patricia Maher

James McKenna

Deborah Maietta

Mr. & Mrs. McKeon

Eric & Patricia Malins

Ward McLaughlin

Judith Malley

Robert & Jan Mecca

Leslie Malloy

Olga Melnick

Danna Mancini

Charlotte Menninger Susan Meola

Don & Janet Lee

Christopher & Michelle Mancini

Celeste Leger

Robert Manuel

Roger Messier

David Leibowitz

Elaine Manzi

James Michelson

Joseph Leland

George Marrino

Teresa Migdelany

Karen Lennox

Anthony Martella

Ken & Alberta Milhem

Debra LaVergne Paul & Maria Laverty Linda Lavigne Paula Lavitt Paul & Diane LeClair Edward LeCouteur Lindi Lee

Kevin Mercadante

John Mitchell MJF Enterprises Inc. Donna & Arthur Mooradian Seana Moran Mr. Richard Morin Roland Morin John Mortimer Dave Moses Robert Mosman Jim & Beth Moughan Sharon Mueller Beverly Mulkey Tom & Vanda Mullins Mr Michael Mulrain Peter & Ellen Mundy Dennis Murphy George S. Murray April Murray Pamela & David Murray Jeffrey & Carol Mushnick Kate & Thomas Myshrall Clare Nadolski Margaret Naughton Charlotte Newton

Roberta O’Brien Kevin O’Brien Thomas O’Connor John & Juliann O’Connor Wendy & Dennis O’Leary Tom Olson Sarah O’Neil Peter & Sue Ormondroyd Julio Pacca Lynette Paczkowski Warren Palley Margaret Papalia Harry & Wendy Pape Kurt Parent Catherine Parker Bette Parker Lynn & Chuck Patterson Patricia Patulak Donna-Marie Card & Paul L. Grant Raymond & Sheila Pavlik David Pearlstein Dave’s Pest Control Yuisa Perez Daleen Perkins

Dawn Nichols

Kathleen & Richard Perry

Philip & Judy Niddrie

Paula Perry-Smith

Sally Niemi-Farhoody

John Person & Francesca Perrone

Ron Nix Dr. Cheryl Nobrega Stephen & Cindy Norton Patrick Nugent Martin Nugent Frances Nugent

Roland Peterleitner Janet Peters Jan Peters Jack Petty Becky Phillips

PATRONS ($100-$499)

Rob & Nancy Phipps

Larry Raymond

Ken & Sharon Pickles

Harold Read

Amy Picotte

Carol Reardon

Mark Pielocik

Selina Remmer

Stuart & Deanna Schoenly

Christine Pimentel

Andrew Renzoni

Valerie Schrank

Leslie Pinnell

Jeffrey Resnick

Bernard & Gina Schultz

Andy Starvaski

David Piperno

William Reusch

Marguerite Schwartz

Dr. Charles & Karen Steiger

David Pizzi Nicholas Plante Patricia Plasse Deborah Plummer Jeffrey Pond Susan & Seth Popinchalk

Robin & Elizabeth Rhodes Ann Richards Joel Richards Lawrence Ring Bob Ripley Kathryn Roberts

Robert Post

Don Ross

Ken Postma

Tim Roughan

Ken Pousland

Philip & Geraldine Rouleau

Thomas Power Robert Powers Powerstrut.com, Inc. Lorene & Kimberly Pozzi Michael & Jennifer Pratt Pratt Trucking Robert & Susan Protano Linette M. Provost Pamela Provost George Prunier Jr. Cindy Purcell Dr. Dennis Quinn & Ms. Christine Lewis-Quinn Maria Rafalski John Rainey David Snook & Raluca Luster Mark & Michelle Randall Joan Raphaelson Julie Ray

Anne-Marie Routhier Cheryl Roy Kenneth Rozsahegyi Agnes Rubin David Russell Stacey Russell Debra Russell Dorothy Ryan Robert & Linda Ryan Michael & Ellen Sabourin Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Salitsky

Fredrick D. Schafer & Jane Schafer Schwartz

Kathryn Schwartz Paul & Zelda Schwartz Dorothy Scott Carol Seager Eleanor Sedares Mark Seliger Paul Sepuka Susan Sereti Samuel Sespaniak Eleni Sgouritsas David V. Shablin Kelly Shamgochian Jean Shaw Dennis & Anne Shea Mary C. Shea Ellen Sheedy Cynthia Sherman Evelyn & Sumner Silver Angela Silvester Richard & Susan Simitis Richard Simmons Richard Sisson

Amalia Santiago-Guven

Martin Smith

Andrey Sayko

Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Judith Smith

Donna Sayward Dr. Mary Scannell Tom Schaefer

John Snook Karen Spiewak Joan Spind Jay & Nancy Spitulnik

Bobbi Spofford

Anne Thebeau

James A. Welu

Cynthia St. Germain

Scott A. Tourigny

Mary Wennen

Linda St. John

Richard Traina

Ruth Wentzell

Roderick St. Pierre

Diane Travers

Francis Wesolowski

Thomas Stark

Joseph & Sandra Travinski

Susanne Westerman

Britt Trifone

Thomas Whitestone

Jennifer & Wayne Trotter

Michelle Stelmach

Bruce Trotto

Linda Stepsis

Richard Tuck

Doug Stevens

Susan Turcotte

Helen Stevens

Frank Vaccaro

Rhonda Stimson

Kenneth Vachon

Mark & Darlene Stoever

Gail Veiby

Jan Stone

Joan Veinot

H. Stanley Stoney

Robert Veith

Daniel R. Strong

Jeanette Vernon

Donald Stuart

Donna Vickery

Michael Sullivan

Ana Villegas

Mary Sullivan

Joyce & Don Virostek

Donna Suzano-Woods

Steven Voorhees

T. Christina Sweeney

Michele Wade

Dana & Cheryl Swenson

Ronald Waite

Nancy & Janina Swiacki

Stephen & Terry Waite

Ralph & Jeanine Swick

Gail Walker

Ann Symes

Kate Walker

Joseph & Constance Tancrell

William & Debroah Wall

Lori Tanenbaum Gary Tanguay John Tapia James & Paula Tashjian Susan Terkanian Robert Terrill Judith Tessier George & SheilaTetler

Thomas White David Whitworth Bruce & Eleanor Willard Erin Williams Mary Wilson Cindy Wing David Wolkowicz Wendy & Randy Wong Jane Woolsey Worcester County Firefighters Emerald Society Wade Wormann Marilyn Wrightson Elaine & Phil Wrubel Jasmin Wyatt Joseph Wysk Anthony Yesket Karyn M. Zabel Colleen Zaccardo

William Walsh Patricia Walton Brenda Ware James Wasgatt Ken Washwell Mark Watson Christina Webb Ann Marie Weber James Welch

Nancy Zackaricz Marshall Zamansky Denise Zawalick Joseph Zawielski Janet Zeidler Due to space constraints, we can only list members at the $100 level and above. Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or email Carolyn@thehanovertheatre.org.

Please accept our apologies.

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Revenue

Financial Picture Combined Statement of Activities for the Years Ending June 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Ticket sales & fees: $7,075,347 Theatre rental: $218,582 Bars, merchandise & parking: $700,806 Program advertising & other: $384,700 Contributed revenue & sponsorship: $820,223

Expenses

OPERATING ACTIVITIES Ticket sales & fees Theatre rental Food & beverage, merchandise & parking Advertising & other earned revenue Total earned revenue Franklin Square Society Memberships Corporate sponsorships & foundations Access to the Arts Fund In-kind contributions Total contributed revenue & sponsorship TOTAL REVENUE

Performers Production, technical & house staff Advertising Other direct event expenses Total event expenses Salaries & benefits, professional fees Administrative & supplies Fundraising Facilities & insurance Total administrative expenses

2013 $7,075,347 $218,582 $700,806 $384,700 $8,379,435 $284,504 $191,685 $236,046 $28,288 $79,700 $820,223

2012 $5,520,444 $205,711 $684,769 $324,728 $6,735,653 $246,242 $181,640 $164,992 $43,320 $79,700 $715,893

2011 $5,358,764 $192,217 $606,832 $330,455 $6,488,268 $212,226 $145,885 $130,067 $36,101 $98,700 $622,979

$9,199,658

$7,451,547

$7,111,247

$3,447,592 $1,401,043 $956,675 $259,351 $6,064,661 $1,530,535 $331,798 $22,885 $532,216 $2,417,434

$2,615,238 $951,950 $852,145 $282,907 $4,702,238 $1,315,328 $288,744 $4,969 $462,923 $2,071,963

$2,461,093 $910,569 $777,066 $236,370 $4,385,098 $1,147,705 $248,235 $31,785 $504,239 $1,931,964

$8,482,095

$6,774,202

$6,317,062

Debt service, interest & reserves

$581,660

$613,143

$610,194

TOTAL EXPENSES

$9,063,755

$7,387,344

$6,927,257

NET REVENUE

$135,903

$64,202

$183,990

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

Performance fees: $3,447,592 Event staff & expenses: $2,617,069 Administrative: $1,885,218 Facilities: $532,216 Debt service: $581,660 26 | Building on a Strong Foundation • TheHanoverTheatre.org

Worcester Center for the Performing Arts, a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, owns and operates The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Use of Net Revenues After Operating Expense Balance Sheet Summary CombinIng Statement of Financial Position for the years ending June 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011

2013 2012 2011 Cash & cash equivalents $3,622,389 $3,352,638 $2,964,871 Accounts receivable & prepaid expenses $850,263 $547,935 $143,034 Other non-current assets $17,557,813 $17,104,988 $15,872,630 Fixed assets $197,364 $159,421 $145,513 Total assets $22,227,829 $21,164,982 $19,126,048

Accounts payable $135,470 $221,993 $124,343 Advance ticket sales $1,874,417 $1,794,987 $1,495,214 Other liabilities $527,061 $324,775 $1,182,803 Total liabilities $2,536,948 $2,341,755 $2,802,360

Net assets

$19,690,881

$18,823,227

$16,323,688

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

$22,227,829

$21,164,982

$19,126,048

RELATED ENTITY LIABILITY *

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

* Represents first mortgage loan carried by real estate holding entity WCPA LLC. These liabilities will transfer to the non profit Worcester Center for Performing Arts, Inc. at the end of the New Markets tax credits holding period, in September 2014.

Net revenue after op. exp.

Annual debt service

Capital maintenance

Contribution to reserves

* Years 2014 and later projected based on $3.5M raised through Securing the Future Capital Campaign; Average net operating revenue estimated conservatively at $500,000.

Growth in Attendance

“I must also take this opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of our outgoing chairman Jimmy O’Brien. The Hanover Theatre’s board of directors has seen only two chairs since its formation in 2002, and it is under their leadership and stewardship that we have grown into a prominent and successful fixture in Massachusetts’ cultural landscape.”

Performances

Lobby/function rentals

Student matinees

Troy Siebels President & CEO The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts • 2012 Report to the Community | 27

Chairman James D. O’Brien, Jr. Partner Mountain Dearborn and Whiting, LLP

Melanie J. Donegan Former Program Director Artist-In-Residence Program Wachusett Regional High School

Vice Chairman Dr. John L. Sullivan, M.D. Molecular Medicine University of Massachusetts Medical School

Jane C. Grant Leadership Gifts Officer Worcester State University

Treasurer David B. Greenfield Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer The Hanover Insurance Group

Hon. Mel L. Greenberg, ret.

Counsel Seder and Chandler, LLP

Secretary Kallin Johnson Director of Music Notre Dame Academy Kristen Albright VP, Claim Analytics The Hanover Insurance Group Jo Ann M. Bauer Financial Adminstrator Carroll Enterprises, Inc.

Dr. Ivan R. Green Radiologist

Stasia B. Hovenesian Former Executive Director Music Worcester, Inc.

J. Robert Seder, Esq. Partner Seder and Chandler, LLP Karon Shea Karon Shea Model Management/La Femmina Modeling Center Walter Shea Vice President & Secretary O’Brien & Gibbons Insurance Agency Sharon A. Woodbury Director of Human Resources & Public Relations Guild of Saint Agnes Founders (Ex officio)

ADMINISTRATIVE

DEVELOPMENT

President & CEO Troy Siebels

Director of Development Nel Lazour

Executive Assistant Bethany Strothers

Associate Director of Development Carolyn Ambrose

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

Development Assistant Joan Gonyea

Director of Finance & Human Resources Janine Diliberto

Development Interns Kathryn Buckley Emily Mooza

Finance & Human Resources Assistant Gerry Baeder

BOX OFFICE Box Office Manager Brian Burke

House Managers Pete Belsito Joyce Gully Ellen Santimaw Mark Steina Salon Maître D’s Sue Shimeall Ray Trifone

MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN TEAM Curator Don Phipps Staff Organist Len Beyersdorfer

Michelle Jones-Johnson Director of Human Resources UMass Medical School

Edward P. Madaus Executive Director Guild of Saint Agnes

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS

Assistant Box Office Manager Brendan Donnellan

Assistant Curators Bruce Hager Jon Phipps

Richard W. Lavey President Field Operations and Chief Marketing Officer The Hanover Insurance Group

Paul J. Demoga, Esq. Attorney at Law Wolfson, Keenan, Cotton & Meagher

Director of Marketing & PR Lisa Condit

Box Office Coordinator Nadia Naço

PRODUCTION

Social Media Manager Laurie Carr

Marketing Assistant Courtney Gonzalez

Box Office Associates Julie Carlson Terry Fava Ashley Hames Cathy Mezynski Peter O’Clair Bev Tavano

Marketing Associate Amal Hussein

OPERATIONS

Stage Crew IATSE Local 96

Marketing Interns Christina Bai Allison Bujold Andrew Carr Jacqueline Distefano Michelle Houle Meg Lennon Paige Monopoli Ambar Sabino Alexandra Tennant

Operations Manager & Director of Education Meghan Patrick

FACILITIES

Maurice Boisvert Former President & CEO YOU Inc.

Linda McGowan Director of Institutional Advancement EcoTarium

Francis R. Carroll Chairman & Founder Carroll Enterprises, Inc.

Cynthia A. Monahan President Monahan Associates

Joan Crowley Community Volunteer

Beata O’Brien, RN, BSN Senior Clinical Coordinator UNUM

Mary C. DeFeudis Benefactor & Founder

The Staff

Thomas P. O’Connor, Jr. Program Manager Department of Defense

Sales Manager Diane Pieciak

Assistant Operations Manager and Merchandise Coordinator David MacArthur Special Events Coordinator Mark Steina

Production Manager Jon Rosbrook House Electrician Brenda Shepard House Sound/Audio Engineer Nick Joyce

Facilities Manager Lewis Symynkywicz Facilities Associates Dan Friend Stan Tarka Danielle Friend

2 SOUTHBRIDGE STREET | WORCESTER, MA 01608 Cover: Photo of members of the board, staff, and volunteers in front of The Hanover Theatre.

COVER & BACK PHOTOS: SCOTT ERB

Board of Directors