Kauffman Center Presents, Andy Grammer / Amy Bruni / Trace Adkins, 2024
Made possible by the John N. and
Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
ANDY GRAMMER
GREATER THAN: A ONE MAN SHOW
Oct. 22, 2024 | Page 14
WALKING WITH GHOSTS: REAL LIFE HAUNTINGS WITH AMY BRUNI
Oct. 25, 2024 | Page 15
TRACE ADKINS
SOMEWHERE IN AMERICA
Oct. 26, 2024 | Page 18
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GREETINGS FROM Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. We are honored to have you here to celebrate our commitment in bringing artistic and cultural excellence to all ages, interests and backgrounds.
The Kauffman Center is an organization with one overriding goal—to bring artists and audiences together. The soul of the Kauffman Center is a living tradition of great artists and extraordinary performances. It is a setting maximized for the special and shared needs of our local artists and their organizations. The Kauffman Center provides affordable access to stages and other facilities for performances, education and other activities.
A strong program of arts education is integral to our mission. Kansas City can and must nurture and educate its own artists, and the Center is solidly committed to participating in this vital endeavor.
Each of you has taken advantage of the opportunity to become personally involved by being here. We hope you will continue through future performances, activities, volunteer work and donations. This is a building for generations to come.
The Board of Directors of the Kauffman Center joins me in thanking you for your most generous support.
KAUFFMAN CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ms. Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman, Chairman
Mr. David C. Lady, Vice Chairman
Ms. Sharon Blickensderfer
The Honorable Peggy Dunn
Mr. Kenneth J. Dworak
Mrs. Shirley B. Helzberg
Mr. Rusty Jandl
Mrs. Janice C. Kreamer
Mr. Louis W. Smith
Photo by Chris Vleisides
THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER
OCTOBER EVENTS
Kansas City Symphony Presents Nosferatu
Silent Film + Live Organ
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
Kansas City Symphony Presents Disney’s Hocus Pocus™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra
Oct. 25-27, 2024
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Kansas City Symphony Presents Mozart’s Requiem
Nov. 1-3, 2024
The American Theatre Guild Presents Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
Kauffman Center Presents Vitamin String Quartet | VSQ
The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and Beyond
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
Kansas City Symphony Presents Tubby the Tuba and the Toy Symphony With Really Inventive Stuff
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Presents The Barber of Seville Nov. 15-17, 2024
Kauffman Center Presents The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
Kauffman Center Presents Josh Gates Live!
An Evening of Legends, Mysteries and Tales of Adventure
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
Kansas City Symphony Presents Strauss’ Alpine Symphony, with Chopin Nov. 22-24, 2024
DECEMBER EVENTS
Kansas City Symphony Presents Home Alone™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra
Nov. 29-Dec 1, 2024
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Dec. 5-24, 2024
Kansas City Symphony Presents Handel’s Messiah
Dec. 6-8, 2024
Harriman-Jewell Series Presents Joyce DiDonto, messo-soproano with Kings Return and Craig Terry, piano
Monday, Dec. 9, 2024
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Presents A Charlie Brown Christmas Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024
Kansas City Symphony Presents The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas
Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
Kansas City Symphony Presents Christmas Festival Dec. 19-22, 2024
Kansas City Symphony Presents Frozen™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra Dec. 23-24, 2024
JANUARY EVENTS
Kansas City Symphony Presents Disney’s™ The Sound of Music Jan. 10-12, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents On Stage with Emmanuel Pahud Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Classical Series Concert #5 Jan. 17-19, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents On Stage with Conrad Tao Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Classical Series Concert #6
Jan. 24-26, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra
Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2025
DRUMLINE LIVE
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
MURIEL KAUFFMAN THEATRE
CREATING ACCESSIBLE ARTS EXPERIENCES AT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER
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SINCE THE GRAND OPENING IN 2011
206,000+ young people have been provided bus transportation reimbursement through the Kauffman Center’s Open Doors fund.
8,000+
450,000+ students and chaperones have experienced school matinees on our stages.
young people, families, educators and veterans have received free or discounted performance tickets.
45,000+ have attended our Future Stages Festival since 2014.
Young people are the future of the arts — our future artists, arts professionals, and audiences — and we care deeply about them. The Kauffman Center is dedicated to creating unprecedented access to arts experiences for the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The Kauffman Center’s learn and engage programs provide many avenues that connect local youth and adults to high quality arts experiences.
Kauffman Center’s community engagement programs are supported by its Open Doors Fund, which is underwritten by the Hearst Foundation.
Visit kauffmancenter.org/engage to learn more about our student programs, community offerings and performer opportunities.
Photo
Jillian Shoptaw
Fewer Treatments. Better Outcomes.
Emmy award winner and multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer continues to engage, energize and empower audiences with stomping stadiumsize pop anthems meant to be shared at full volume. His observations and affirmations pick people up when they need it, affirm their potential and encourage them to keep going.
Inspiring fans around the world, Grammer’s catalog consists of numerous bona fide hits, including the quadrupleplatinum single “Honey, I’m Good;” the platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Don’t Give Up On Me,” “Fresh Eyes” and “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah);” the gold single “I Found You;” and the gold albums Andy Grammer (2011) and Magazines Or Novels (2014).
He lent his music to films such as Five Feet Apart and when “Don’t Give Up On Me” became the soundtrack for ESPN’s 13th annual V Week for Cancer Research, he garnered a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction and a Clio Award.
Grammer’s passions not only lie in his music, but also in his philanthropic work. He was recently recognized by Claire’s Place Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis Support (‘Clarity Impact Award’) and by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (‘Defender of Potential’ Award) for the incredible impact his work and generosity have made in the world. For tour dates and more, visit AndyGrammer.com.
Paranormal investigator, author, podcaster and star of Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters, Amy Bruni shares hair-raising tales from her countless hours hunting ghosts at America’s most haunted locations. Bruni shares her unique approach to interacting with the spirits of the dead and those who encounter them. By the end of the night, you will question everything you thought you knew about the spirit world and life after death.
Bruni started her professional ghost hunting career just over a decade ago, but her experience with ghosts began when she was very young. She started
working professionally as a paranormal investigator in 2007, when she appeared on Ghost Hunters. Now, she’s the co-star and executive producer of The Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits, one of the longest-running and highest-rated paranormal television shows. Bruni is also the host of the wildly popular Haunted Road podcast. In addition, Amy is the owner of Strange Escapes, a company offering paranormal excursions to some of America’s most notoriously haunted destinations. A native of northern California, Amy now lives in Newport, Rhode Island with her daughter.
“I’ve got to the point where it’s all up to me now,” says multi-Platinum Country star Trace Adkins, “I can do whatever I want. . . and that’s a beautiful place to be.”
In truth, he’s been doing that all along, fusing a booming baritone and commanding stage presence with sounds from across the Country spectrum –sometimes with a mischievous wink.
Since his debut in 1996, the larger-thanlife star has sold over 11 million albums and charted 20 songs on Billboard’s all genre Hot 100, while catapulting 15 singles into the Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. He’s also racked up two billion streams and boasts a reputation for fiery live performance.
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A Grand Ole Opry member for nearly two decades, the Louisiana native broke out in 1996 with the debut album, DREAMIN’ OUT LOUD, cracking the Top 5 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Every Light in the House is On” and following with the #1 smash, “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing).” Since then, Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic Country minded traditionalism and adventurous, good-natured showmanship, breaking open new avenues in modern Country through fun-filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone” (with Blake Shelton).
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES
The Kauffman Center is equipped with advanced life-safety early alert systems. Each performance hall is designed with emergency exits in case of an evacuation. In the event of severe weather, shelter in place inside the hall, not in a lobby area, and await further instructions.
In the event of an emergency, the performance will be interrupted. Horns and strobes will sound. Emergency instructions will be delivered from the stage.
Please remain seated as staff use an appropriate amount of investigational time to verify the source of the alarm.* Should an evacuation be necessary, lighted red (Muriel Kauffman Theatre) and green (Helzberg Hall) exit signs will lead patrons to one of eight emergency exit paths.
Patrons who are not able to safely and comfortably navigate stairs should remain in the venue near one of the marked “Emergency Evacuation Assistance” areas. First responders will evacuate those requiring assistance immediately upon their arrival.
Elevators, primary entrances and the Brandmeyer Great Hall staircase are NOT used in the case of an emergency evacuation.
For more information on emergency evacuation procedures, visit kauffmancenter.org/policies.
*Kauffman Center’s emergency egress plan, which includes an appropriate amount of investigational time to verify the source of an alarm, was developed with the assistance of the Kansas City, MO Fire Marshall’s Office.
“Ever since first coming to the Kauffman Center on opening day when Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman welcomed each of us to this world-class venue, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. Each time I come in, my goal is to help make each patron have the same positive experience. I hope that my love and enthusiasm for the great programming here carries over to our patrons.
~Ann, a Kauffman Center Volunteer since 2013
“Visit kauffmancenter.org/volunteer to learn more and complete an application.
PARK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR MUSIC
When Stanislav loudenitch first started the Park International Center for Music, he began with a simple concept. Find exceptional music teachers, and give them the time, tools, focus, and dedication needed to transform exceptional students into masters themselves. An internationally-recognized Van Cliburn gold medalist, Ioudenitch assembled a team that shared his world-class skills and his passion for teaching. Other outstanding programs have great master instructors. But no other American conservatory lets those masters devote the time to their students like they do at Park ICM.
Come experience the birth of our international stars. Visit ICM.PARK.EDU for our concert schedule today.
Stanislav loudenitch Artistic Director /Piano Studio
Ben Sayevich Violin Studio
Daniel Veis Cello Studio
Peter Chun Viola Studio
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Offering seven distinct event spaces with mesmerizing skyline views and creative cuisine, the Kauffman Center is an enchanting setting for an unforgettable experience.
To ensure the safety and security of our guests, the Kauffman Center has implemented a security screening policy. Any persons and items entering the Kauffman Center are subject to screening. For more information visit kauffmancenter.org/policies.
Seating Policy
Patrons arriving late are seated at the discretion of the artist and house management.
Camera Policy
Use of photography equipment or recording devices is prohibited without written consent. By attending a Kauffman Center performance, patrons give their consent to be photographer or recorded by talent, venue or their contractors.
Cell Phones and Devices
As a courtesy, please silence and put away cell phones and other devices during the performance. If emergency calls are anticipated, please notify house management of your seating location. Emergency calls will be received at our security office, 816.994.7244
Lost and Found
For lost articles, please contact our security office, 816.994.7244.
Refreshments
Concessions are available at most events. Food and beverages may not be taken inside Muriel Kauffman Theare or Helzberg Hall.
Coat Check
Complimentary coat check is available year round. Coat check is located near the restrooms on Level 2 just east of the ticket office.
Smoking
Smoking inside the Kauffman Center is strictly prohibited. Designated smoking areas can be found outside both the north and south entrances.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Buy Tickets
The Kauffman Center Ticket Office is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ticket Office holds additional phone hours on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on performance days. Tickets are always available online at tickets.kauffmancenter.org. All purchases are non-refundable except in the case of a canceled event.
Please Don’t Leave Your Seat Empty
Donate your tickets for re-sale if you cannot attend a performance. Contact your point-ofpurchase organization at least 24 hours before the event to discuss your options.
Public Access Hours and Private Tours
The Kauffman Center generally maintains public access hours on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during which visitors may explore Brandmeyer Great Hall. Additionally, private tours led by a trained guide can be scheduled at kauffmancenter.org/tours. Tours are approximately 60 minutes in length, are available with reservations and are dependent on the Kauffman Center’s schedule.
Questions?
Visit kauffmancenter.org/faq, call 816.994.7222, or email contact@kauffmancenter.org.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Kauffman Center’s promise to bring artists and audiences together is reflected in many ways, including removing barriers and providing access to our performing arts experiences for all patrons.
To learn more about accessing the resources below or to request additional services, please ask a staff member at today’s performance. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/accessibility or contact us at 816.994.7222 or accessibility@kauffmancenter.org.
Accessibility Services
• Accessible Parking and Drop-Off Lanes
• Accessible and Size-Inclusive Seating Options
• Assistive Listening Devices
• Booster Seats
• Infant & Universal Changing Tables
• Courtesy Wheelchairs
• Sensory Kits
• Serenity Rooms
Serenity Rooms
Thank you Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City for supporting the following accessibility resources at the Kauffman Center.
Patrons who would benefit from the use of a private, relaxing environment are invited to step into one of our two serenity rooms. These spaces offer comfortable seating and a monitor to view the live performance, plus sensory items, dimmable lights and an electrical wall outlet. Patrons may contact a staff member or volunteer to access this space.
Changing Tables & Family Restrooms
All family restrooms feature infant changing tables. The mezzanine family restroom features a changing table suitable for children or adults. Patrons needing a universal changing table or an additional private space to tend to medical needs should contact a staff member or volunteer for directions to the first aid office.
Sensory Kits
Patrons who would benefit from comforting sensory resources are invited to exchange an ID card for a sensory kit from coat check on the Plaza Lobby Level. These kits contain resources such as noise-reducing headphones, weighted lap pads and handheld sensory items.
RECOGNIZING OUR SPOTLIGHT PREMIER MEMBERS
Julia Irene DennieKauffman
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Spotlight Premier members are an exceptional group of supporters who share a commitment to the performing arts in Kansas City. They receive tickets, insider access and various other exclusive benefits.
SPOTLIGHT PLATINUM
Robert J. & E. Marlese Gourley
Tom & Jan Kreamer
Ford & Christine Maurer
SPOTLIGHT GOLD
Barbara P. Allen
The American Theatre Guild
Stanley J. Bushman & Ann Canfield
Paul & Bunni Copaken
Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family
Mark L. Gardner
Frank Austenfeld & Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld
Christopher E. Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Rose Bina
Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown
Steve & Patti Brownback
Dr. Stephen K. & Susan Bubb
Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder
Chris & Colleen Buchinger
Lorry Chapman
Pati Chasnoff
Dan Claiborn & Marie Woodbury
Errol Copilevitz
Lorin & Erica Crenshaw
Katherine DeBruce
Dave & Dee Dillon
Gattermeir Family Foundation
The Haverty Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Barnett C.
Helzberg, Jr.
Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker
Paul & Katy Schofer
Joe & Susan Sims
Louis & Sharon Smith
SPOTLIGHT SILVER
RLS Illumination Fund
Peggy & Terry Dunn
Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg
Terry Garberg
Roger & Cheri Gardner
Gautreaux Family
Laurie Hamilton
Irv & Ellen Hockaday
Dr. Roger & Sandy Jackson
Rusty & Ann Jandl
Bob & Jana Johnson
Michelle Ladas & David Kiersznowski
David C. Lady
Janet K. Long
Hatch & Laura McCray
Mr. & Mrs. C. Patrick McLarney
Marilyn P. McConnell
John & Marny Sherman
Tom & Teresa Walsh
Bill & Bo Stueck
Theater League
Michael Waterford
Thomas & Sally Wood Family Foundation
Dennis & Annette Young
Edward P. Milbank
Lee A. Norman & Mary Piper
Dee & Joyce Pack
Matthew Peddie
Tim Pratt & Christie Geier-Pratt
Pat Raffel
Dale & Mary Rohr
Peggy F. Schmitt
Rich & Carol Smith
Bill & Sandra Snyder
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thiessen
Ann & Frank Uryasz
Andrew Van Der Laan & Rebecca Schwietz
Tom Van Dyke & Kay Barnes
Starr & Tom Wagstaff
INSIDER ACCESS FOR
Spotlight Premier members have access to the best seats in both theaters, valet parking, exclusive dinners and more. Enjoy members-only events, presales and artist meet-andgreets all while mingling with fellow performing arts lovers.
Photos by Don Ipock
Photos by John McGrath
RECOGNIZING OUR SPOTLIGHT MEMBERS
Spotlight is an annual membership program that provides donors an elevated experience at the Kauffman Center while supporting our vision.
SPOTLIGHT LEADING ROLES
Mr. & Mrs. Perry D. Atha
Ms. Sharon L. Blickensderfer
Susan Brandom
Robert Cox
Vicki & Mark Dickerson
Dr. Henry & Laura Antolak
Dr. Michael & Patricia Baltezor
Kim Rock & Bill Barr
John & Carol Cowden
Patricia Ann Gibbs
Donna Gould Cohen
Pam & Gary Gradinger
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hjalmarson
Dennis & Carol Hudson
Family Foundation
Collin Hulse & Kerry Brocker
Steve & Joan Israelite
Colby & Barbara Jones
Mauli & Sue Agrawal
Brad Allen & Gene Cooper
Kellie M. Beargie
Kent & Gayle Best
Kevin & Lauren Bond
Dalene Bradford
Mr. G. Wayne Burge
Richard Carlson & Rebecca Gaughan
Kirsten Elizabeth Chesher
Brad & Amber Clark
Mary Cox
Erica Dennington
Trisha & Tim Drape
Karin & Jim Flynn
Lisa M. Franklin
Brittany Fugate
Jacob & Betsy Ambrose
Thomas & Karen Badgett
Todd & Jan Bleakley
Carol Blum & Steven Wilson
Bob & Marilyn Bowser
Mr. Danny Carmichael & Mrs. Theresa Ryan
Edward Goldstein & Rachel Krantz
Craig & Michelle Hallier
Scott Moore
George & Wendy Powell
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Prevost
SPOTLIGHT RISING STARS
Cindy & Steve Jones
Rebecca Kasik
Ambassador Allan Katz & Nancy Cohn
Dr. Jan & Mr. Allan Kraybill
Janet Mark & Frank Lipsman
Kevin Maring & Deborah Alagna
Padgett Family Foundation, Inc.
Russell & Sarah Propp
Ursula Reusch
Rick & Mary Schindler
Howard & Rosanne Rosen
Lisa & Charles Schellhorn
Randy Sedlacek & Mary Ventura
Mr. Clarence E. Simmons
Susan & William Stannard
Bill & Marilyn Taylor
Zachary H. Shafran & Christina M. Mulhern
David & Linda Skaff Family
John & Traci Solomon
Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady & Family
Dale & Diane Wassergord
Terry & Debbie Westlund
Sheri & Walt Womack
Carl Yost
Michael & Pamela Zanders
Anonymous (2)
SPOTLIGHT SUPPORTING ROLES
Jon & Cheri Gallion
Michael Garvin
Ted & Ann Greene
Dennis & Lois Heldenbrand
Rita Henderson
Larry Jacob & Stephanie Guerin
Jacqueline & Lynn Johnson
Phil & Sue Jones
Steve Joss
Joseph P. Kearns
Mike & Vickie Lewer
Jon & Wendy McGraw
Avner & Mariagrazia Meoded
Trish Miles
Barry Myers
Dave & Bree Nicholson
Steve & Marianne Noll
SPOTLIGHT CONTRIBUTORS
Wilma Collado
Stephen & Lea Cosentino
Ken & Pam Courson
Una Creditor
Tim & Deedra Eccles
Mike & Beth Gallagher
John & Debi George
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Pendleton
Amanda Pierce
Susan Plunkett
Joe & Sara Romine
Mr. & Mrs. David P. Ross
Kylie Schleicher
Thomas Scott
Dr. Joy Stevenson & Dr. John Sheets
Nathanael Shields
Michael Shipley & Susan Harp
Kathryn & Ross Sougéy
Terri Steenson
John & Annette Talbot
Kathy & Dan Terrill
Douglas & Beth Viehland
Julie & George Gilchrist
Dr. Allen & Mrs. Gail Gutovitz
Debbie Haynes
Shelly L. Holle
John & Sandra Hornbeck
Randy & Kelly Huffman
Kim & Tony Jackowski
SPECIAL CONCERTS & EVENTS FOR SPOTLIGHT MEMBERS
Spotlight members enjoy benefits like members-only concerts and receptions, discounted tickets and more.
SPOTLIGHT CONTRIBUTORS CONTINUTED
Patricia L. Jonietz
Jeff Kembel
Joseph A. Kronawitter
Patrick J. Lais
Ed & Debbie Lane
Tom & Joyce Lohmeyer
Kevin Patrick Martinez
Kim Mills
Bruce & Becky Monke
Linda & Reid Nickisch
Sara & Dave O’Connell
Tom & Pam Ostermann
Scott & Robin Page
Mrs. Jeannie Parelman
Drs. Susan & Charles Porter
Roger & Karen Prewitt
Kathy Rhodes
Scott & Beth Riekeman
Paul Rocke & Cheryl Brown
David & Jackie Russell
Don M. Salter
Brent Schondelmeyer
Mark & Janice Schonwetter
Marco Segura
Mr. & Mrs. George D. Shadid
Sydney Shaw
Suellen Shea
Mareta J. Smith
Mary Fern & Wallie Souder
Donna & Harvey Thalblum
Robert & Candace White
Curtis Wilson
Anonymous
RECOGNIZING OUR TRAILBLAZER MEMBERS
Trailblazer memberships support bringing Trailblazing Talks, our five-part speaker series, to the Kauffman Center.
Dr. Daniel J. Altnether
Frank & Kathy Bednar
Dhaval Bhavsar & Noopur Pathak
Larry S. Braddy & Leslie Kiernan
Grant & Wendy Burcham
Kymberli Cutler
Jacob & Betsy Ambrose
Jon Chowning & Susan Yeager-Chowning
Jane & George Cornwell
ALL-ACCESS MEMBERS
Steven & Marlene Feder
Evan & Joanie James
Joseph P. Kearns
Kevin Maring & Deborah Alagna
Lou & Ann Pisani
Pat Raffel
Pete & Nancy Rucker
TRAILBLAZERS
Derek & Jen Elder
David & Robin Hagedorn
Steve & Kathleen Hermes
Travis Jackson
Dena Sanders
Zachary H. Shafran & Christina M. Mulhern
David & Linda Skaff Family
Lisa & Greg Soendker
Kathy & Dan Terrill
Mark & Stacey McVey
Jenna S. Nelson
Mary Winter
Larry Wolfe
MEMBERSHIP LISTING AS OF JUNE 1, 2024.
To join Spotlight or Trailblazers, contact Kelly Burt, Manager of Individual Giving, at 816.994.7927 or kburt@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/spotlight. kauffmancenter.org .
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RECOGNIZING OUR MEMBERS
JUDGE JON GRAY (RET), CHAIR, ENSEMBLE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Aristocrat Motors & Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City
Craig Associates, PC
Evergy
Ash Grove Cement Company
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City
CBIZ MHM LLC
Commerce Bank
Company Kitchen
Branded Custom Sportswear/Design Resources
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
ANEW Healthcare
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
BHC
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Kansas City
Eric Bosch
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Bukaty Companies
Byrne Pelofsky + Associates LLC
Cobbs Allen
Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Co.
Dennis Sneed Ford
Diagnostic Imaging Center, P.A.
Emprise Bank
IMA Financial Group
JE Dunn
Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
Empower Retirement
Hawthorn Bank
Henderson Engineers Inc.
Imperial PFS
KPMG LLP
Labconco Corporation
Lathrop GPM LLP
McCownGordon Construction
NetStandard
Enterprise Bank & Trust
eyeSmith
FORVIS Mazurs
Harvest Productions, Inc.
Heaven Family Foundation
Hunt Midwest
Husch Blackwell LLP
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
KGR Consultants
Kissick Construction Company
The Lewer Companies
Mark Moreland/Lockton Companies
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Mazuma Credit Union
Office Products Alliance
Olsson
Saint Luke’s Health System
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Palmer Square Capital Management
RSM US LLP
Sandberg Phoenix
Seigfreid Bingham PC
SpecChem LLC
Stinson LLP
UnitedHealthcare
Danny O’Neill
Oracle
Piper Sandler & Co
PLX
PostRock Partners, LLC
Rockhurst University
Russell Construction
Serendipity Labs, Overland Park
Silverstein Eye Centers
SLATTERY Design + Architecture
Spencer Fane LLP
Stephens & Associates
Titan Protection & Consulting
UHY LLP
Vivilore
Ensemble is the Kauffman Center’s business membership program. Kansas City’s most prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs recognize the power of aligning their brand with our community’s iconic performing arts center. Members and their clients receive exclusive access to the Kauffman Center and enjoy a range of experiences tailored to their interests and business needs.
Ensemble members regularly enjoy unique networking opportunities, complimentary tickets and VIP experiences.
To join Ensemble, contact Tricia Farrar, Manager of Corporate Giving, at 816.994.7914 or tfarrar@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/ensemble.
Photos by Don Ipock
RECOGNIZING KAUFFMAN CENTER ANNUAL DONORS
Hundreds of donors make annual gifts, allowing us to connect thousands of people to the Kauffman Center. Beneficiaries include young people attending student matinees and under-served families taking in a performance.
ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
The American Theatre Guild
Constance M. Cooper Charitable Foundation
Cottrell Family Charitable Fund
Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust
Gerson Family Foundation
Hartley Family Foundation
The Haverty Family Foundation
Hearst Foundations
J. Scott Francis, Discretionary Fund, Francis Family Foundation
John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
Linda Stevens Charitable Fund
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Kirk Foundation
Merrill Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Missouri Arts Council
The City of KCMO Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Nichols Company Charitable Trust
Padgett Family Foundation, Inc.
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts
Stephen Philibosian Foundation
Theater League
Anonymous (2)
SPONSORS
Aristocrat Motors & Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City
Evergy
Hotel Kansas City
JE Dunn
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Loews Kansas City Hotel
PNC Bank
RSM US LLP
Saint Luke’s Health System
UnitedHealthcare
Variety the Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS
Gary Adams
Brad Allen & Gene Cooper
John & Sally Austin
Charles & Jennifer Bacon
Gary & Debby Ballard
Paul & Kathy Bastasch
Ann Baum - G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
Melinda Beal
Sue McCord-Belzer & Irv Belzer
Gary & Suzy Bennett
Rosana & Anthony Biondo
Carol Blum & Steven Wilson
Emily & Rick Boeshaar
Tom & Judy Bowser
Barrett & Cheryl Brady
Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer
Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown
Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder
Lynne & Owen Buckley
Lorry Chapman
Charles & Virginia Clark
Craig Coen & Jeffrey Bellemy
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Cole
Don & Patricia Dagenais
Vicki & Mark Dickerson
Ann Dickinson
Steve & Anne Dunn
William H Dunn
Richard & Maureen Durwood Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Randall C. Ferguson, Jr.
Mr. Michael Fields
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Frick Family Foundation
Sandi & Ed Fried
Roger & Cheri Gardner
Mr. & Mrs. James Gegg
Julie & George Gilchrist
Edward Goldstein & Rachel Krantz
Gary Good & Jackie Charnley
Judge Jon R. Gray (Ret.) & Dr. Valerie Chow
Pam & Tom Greene
Marilyn & Kenneth Hager
Donald J. Hall
Don Hall Jr
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Hanes
Joan Hartung
Robert J Haupt
The Haverty Family Foundation
Rebecca Hawkins
Debbie Haynes
William & Kathryn Henderson
Lisa Merrill Hickok
Tom & Denise Holcom
Joan Horan
Dennis & Carol Hudson Family Foundation
The Hughes Family Fund
John & Mary Hunkeler
DeAnn E. Hupe-Seib
Dr. Roger & Sandy Jackson
RECOGNIZING KAUFFMAN CENTER ANNUAL DONORS (continued)
Evan & Joanie James
Vicki & Harold James
Mark Jeffers
Marilyn & Ken Johnston
Dick & Sandy Jones, Fidelity Security Life Insurance
Phil & Sue Jones
Steve Joss
Sue & Buzz Kelsey
Jonathan & Nancy Lee Kemper
Day & Whitney Kerr
Judy O. Kirk
Robert Klein
Klinkenberg Family
Regina & William Kort
Michael & Jane Leach
David & Janet Loftus
Bruce & Priscilla Long
Mazie Long
Bill & Peggy Lyons
Mr. & Mrs. John A. MacDonald
Greg & Liz Maday
Graham P. & Helen M. Marcott
Kevin Maring & Deborah Alagna
Bobbie Mathes
Mrs. Virginia B. McCallister
Virginia B. McCoy
In Memory of Jim McGraw
Heidi McIntyre
Mark & Stacey McVey
Stephen & Susan Melton
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Merriman
Jackie & John Middelkamp
Edward P. Milbank
Trish Miles
Marshall & Janet Miller
Virginia McD. Miller
Joe & Judy Moody
Andrew & Cathryn Moyes
Barbara K. Nelson
Linda & Reid Nickisch
James B. Nutter & Annabel Nutter
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Olsen
Steven & Maggie Ornduff
Richard D. & Amy Parent
Dr. Ron & Donna Patton
John S. & Mary V. Petrow
Dave Raffel
Marsha Reese
Robert & Doris Rogers
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Sarah & Landon Rowland
Keith G. Saxon
Fani & Bill Schifman
Rick & Mary Schindler
Stuart Schlemmer
Shirley Schoenlaub
Paul & Katy Schofer
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Schultz
Dale Schwader
Betty C. Scott
Leonard & Michelle Searcy
Randy Sedlacek & Mary Ventura
Mr. James R. Seward
Larry Sheppard
Michael Shipley & Susan Harp
The Short Family
Christy & Patrick Sirridge
Rodney & Stephenie Smith
Charlie & Jeanne Sosland
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen S. Sparks
Susan & William Stannard
Linda Stevens
Charitable Fund
M. Jeannine Strandjord
Bill & Bo Stueck
Jo Ann & William D. Sullivan
Susan B. Susz
Mr. & Mrs. H. Wayne
Thompson Jr
R. Gordon Tompkins
Oscar & Ratana Tshibanda
Larry & Mona Tyrl
Douglas & Beth Viehland
Michael Waterford
Mrs. Daniel C. Weary
Weber Family Foundation
Frank & Helen Wewers
Robert M. White
Jean Wise
Anonymous (7)
OPEN DOORS
David & Dianne Jones
Douglas & Helen Hatridge
Driscoll School Of Irish
Dance
The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Evergy
Frank & Margaret G. McGee Fund
Noreen & Steve Joice
Marcia L. Morton
Patrick & Janna Stueve
Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Prevost
R and C Charitable Foundation
SLATTERY Design + Architecture
Jennifer L. Wehmeyer
Marsha B. Winlaw
The Hearst Foundations
Anonymous
IN-KIND PARTNERS
The Bridge
Buffalo State Pizza
Google Inc.
KCUR
Mildred’s Coffeehouse
The Roasterie, Inc.
KAUFFMAN CENTER LEGACY SOCIETY
Legacy Society members have made planned gifts to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, helping the organization plan for the future.
Barbara and Doug Cusick became Kauffman Center supporters long before ground was broken for the building.
“We were inspired by the many ways the Kauffman family has shown its support for Kansas City,” said Doug, “and we wanted to do what we could for the new performing arts venue.” Barbara and Doug opened their home and their unique collection of antique automatic musical instruments for fund-raising events. They also made a generous capital gift, purchased a seat plaque in honor of his mother and contributed to the Jane Chu Arts Endowment.
Now Doug and Barbara have looked ahead by making the Kauffman Center the future recipient of a life insurance policy their family no longer needs. “It’s as easy as changing the beneficiary’s name on a whole life insurance policy,” Doug explained. “We see this as a legacy from our entire family, that makes the performing arts and a vibrant downtown available to our kids, grandkids and beyond.”
Christopher E. Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Tom & Judy Bowser
Morton & Una Creditor
Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family
Richard & Maureen Durwood
Jon and Cheri Gallion
Jonathan Klem
Nancy & Herb Kohn
Rachel Krantz & Edward Goldstein
Patrick & Amy McHenry
C. Stephen Metzler & Brian D. Williams
Nerman Family
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Thomas M. & Betty C. Scott
A. William & Elizabeth T. Shafer
Joe and Susan Sims
Rick & Betsey Solberg
Byron & Sandra Whitaker
Anonymous
To find the planned giving option that works best for you, speak to your financial advisor and contact Trisha Drape, Vice President of Development, at tdrape@kauffmancenter.org or 816.994.7220.
Photo by Don Ipock
KAUFFMAN CENTER
ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL DONORS
The Kauffman Center is able to provide extraordinary experiences because of these donors who helped make the building a reality. We appreciate their commitment to enriching the lives of everyone in our community.
FOUNDING DONORS
Grand Benefactors
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman
Hall Family Foundation
The Brandmeyer Family
Shirley Bush Helzberg & Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr.
Benefactors
American Century Investments
Bank of America, Trustee: Arthur Bloomgarten Trust
W.J. Brace Trust
Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation
Lindon Q. Skidmore Charitable Foundation, William V. Sisney, co-trustee
John W. & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust
Richard S. Wyler Charitable Trust
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City
Tom & Judy Bowser
Pam & Cary DeCamp
The Gary Dickinson Family Foundation
DST Systems, Inc.
JE Dunn Construction Company
Richard & Maureen Durwood
Francis Family Foundation
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation, UMB, Corporate Trustee
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
H&R Block
Adele & Donald Hall
The Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation
KCP&L
Jan & Tom Kreamer
Barbara Hall Marshall
Marilyn & John McConnell
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation
Thomas M. & Betty C. Scott
The Sosland Foundation
The Vivian & Hymie Sosland Charitable Trust
Sprint
The Sunderland Foundation
Susan B. & Mark A. Susz
UMB Bank, Trustee:
Enid & Crosby Kemper Foundation
Kearney Wornall Charitable Trust & Foundation
Geraldine & R.A. Barrows Foundation
E. Kemper & Anna Curry Carter Community Memorial Trust
Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten & Family
Patrons
Andrews McMeel Universal Foundation
Anonymous
Aquila Foundation
Andrew L. Atterbury & Gwyn A. Prentice
Mary & Alan Atterbury
Bank Midwest
Paul & Joan Jenkins Bartlett
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Battey
G. Kenneth & Ann Baum
Melinda L. & Tom E. Beal
Robert & Phyliss Bernstein
Marion & Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Kenneth & Lisa Block Philanthropic Fund
Abe & Anna Bograd Memorial Trust
Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown
The Late Saurine L. & Eugene D. Brown
Richard P. and Jane M. Bruening
Lynne & Owen Buckley
Stanley J. Bushman & Ann Canfield
Capitol Federal
Charles & Virginia Clark
Barton J. & Phyllis Cohen Charitable Foundation
Jeannette & Jerome Cohen Philanthropic Fund
Payless Holdings Inc.
Constance M. Cooper
The Copaken Family
Dave & Jamie Cummings
Curry Family Foundation
Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Davidson
DeBruce Companies
The Families of Drs. David & Robert Dockhorn
Irene Dreiseszun
Peggy & Terry Dunn Family
Elsberry Family Foundation
Jacqueline & Robert Epsten Foundation
Todd Epsten & Family
Mark Ernst Family
Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company | the Richard F. Jones Family
Martha & Marvin Field
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Frick Family Foundation
Dr. Michael & Ginger Frost
Mr. Richard I. Galamba
Patty & Charles Garney
Barbara & Peter Gattermeir Family
Gautreaux Family
Gerson Family Foundation
Stanley L. & Geraldine Goldberg Family Fund
Robert & Marlese Gourley
Nancy & Rick Green
KAUFFMAN CENTER
ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL DONORS (continued)
Patrons (continued)
Kenneth V. & Marilyn J. Hager
Hartley Family Foundation
The Michael & Marlys Haverty Family Foundation
HCA Midwest Health System
The Hearst Foundations
Charles M. Helzberg & Sandra Baer
Paul & Betty Henson
Irv & Ellen Hockaday
The Hunt Family Foundation, Kansas City Chiefs & Hunt Midwest Enterprises
Clifford W. & Bonne A. Illig
Mrs. Beth Ingram
Vera Isenberg
Dr. Roger & Mrs. Sandy Jackson
Cliff C. Jones, Jr.
The Kansas City Southern Charitable Fund
Marcia Karbank
Jonathan & Nancy Lee Kemper
David & Demi Kiersznowski
Deborah Y. & Robert Almy Kipp
Phil & Judy Kirk
Nancy & Herb Kohn
KPMG LLP
George Hodges Langworthy, Sr.
Benny & Edith Lee
Ron & Cassie LeMay
Molly G. Levitt
Linda Lighton & Lynn Adkins
Lockton
Vincent & A.J. LoScalzo
Bill & Peggy Lyons
Colette & James Majerle Family
Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker
Norman & Lorraine Martin
Tom & Kay Martin | Thomas Martin Foundation
Mary Ford Maurer
Tinka & Harry McCray
Tom & Jean McDonnell
The Frank McGee Family
Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Merrill
C. Stephen Metzler & Brian D. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. John Middelkamp
Edward P. Milbank
Michael & Patricia Morrissey
Bill & Barbara Nelson
Nerman Family
Henry & Cara Newell
James B. Nutter & Company
James B. Nutter Family
H. Tony & Marti Oppenheimer & The Oppenheimer Brothers Foundation
Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation/Wysong Family Foundation
P1 Group, Inc.
The Children of Flossie & Steve S. Pack
Bill & Carolyn Patterson
John S. & Mary V. Petrow
Jack & Susan Pierson
Polsinelli
Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Supporting Foundation
George & Wendy Powell
The Privitera Family | Mark One Electric Co.
Fred H. Pryor
Shirley J. Pryor
Bob & Ann Regnier
Victor & Helen Regnier Foundation
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Sarah & Landon Rowland | The Ever Glades Fund
Carl J. Schramm & Ellyn L. Brown
The Victor E. & Caroline E. Schutte Foundation
John & Marny Sherman
The Short Family
Joe & Susan Sims
Louis & Sharon Smith
Elizabeth T. & Frederick M. Solberg, Jr.
Morton & Estelle Sosland
Richard H. Spencer & Katherine G. Spencer
Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP
Jane & Jack Strandberg Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, Trustee
Bill & Bo Stueck
Ten Ten Foundation
The Byron Thompson Family - Country Club Bank
John E. Tillotson & Jody Tillotson
C. Humbert & Carol Tinsman
Elizabeth & James E.C. Tinsman
Tivol
Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust
The Uhlmann Family
U.S. Bank
Waddell & Reed
The Thomas Connelly Wallingford Family
Teresa & Tom Walsh
Michael Waterford
Anonymous
Keith & Margie Weber Foundation
William C. & Barbara J. Willson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Wood, Jr.
YRC Worldwide
Contributors
Christine & Don Alexander
Brad Allen & Gene Cooper
Suzanne Eleanor Allen
The Marvin & Jeff Alport Family
American Guild of Organists - Greater Kansas City Chapter
American Italian Pasta Company
A Division of Ralcorp Holdings
Ameristar Casino Hotel
Kansas City
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan C. Angrist
Anonymous
Suzie Aron & Joseph Levin
Arvest Bank
Keith & Connie Ashcraft
KAUFFMAN CENTER ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL DONORS (continued)
Contributors (continued)
AT&T Foundation
Frank Austenfeld & Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld
Verna G. Austin
Charles & Jennifer Bacon
William & Betty Baker
Bank of America Matching Gifts
Mr. Paul A. Barnds & Dr. Shawn R. Sabin
George & Theresa Barton
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bassham
Jack & Kim Bastable
Chris Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Benson
Alleta & Don Biggs
T. Eugene Bileski & Diane R. Krizek
Rita & Irwin Blitt
Annette Bloch
Harvey S. Bodker
Mark S. Box, MD
Barrett & Cheryl Brady
Mary Shaw Branton
George & Leslie Brett
Ruth M. Brito
Jack & Fran Brozman
Dr. Stephen K. & Susan Bubb
Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder
Burns & McDonnell
Betty & Jordan Bushman
Kenneth & Jean Butler
Martha B. Comment
Barry & Suzanne Cooper
Family Fund
Mary Kay & Stephen Corbeil
Michael & Sherry Coughlin
Cray Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. Morton Creditor
Judith Ann Cunningham
Anita Daniels & Family
Cindy & Vince Dasta
Dr. Mark & Diane Davidner
The Lois & Thomas
Davidson Family
John C. & Jane Reusser Davis
Ann Dickinson
Joyce DiDonato
Mark & Amy Dobbins & Family
Maureen Dudgeon & Bradd Silver
Ken Dworak
Courtney R. Earnest
Erik & Beverly Elving
Entertainment Properties Trust
Jo Ann Straube Field
Bob Firnhaber & Sally Groves
Ann & Gary Fish
Jack & Trudy Gabriel
Blanche Gangwere
GE Foundation
David & Linda Gentile
Esther & Donald Giffin
Steven B. & Lisa E. Glassman
Robert J. & E. Marlese Gourley
Grant Thornton LLP
Mary & Bill Grant
Hon. William G. &
Peggy Mathews Gray
Ted H. & Mary Lou Greene
Family Foundation Fund
Lee & Amy Greif
Megan & Michael Grossman
H&R Block, Inc. Matching Gifts
Elise & Allan Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Hanes
Marla McCaffree Harper
Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Hartwig
Nancy P. & Robert W. Hatch
Nancy & Tim Helton & Family
Jamie & Bush Helzberg
Drs. Clarke & Mary Henry
Michael & Karen Herman
John Dible Hickok, Jr.
& Lisa Merrill Hickok
David & Linda Hill
James M. Hobbs II DDS &
Grace G. Hobbs
J. B. & Anne Hodgdon
John & Sharon Hoffman
Tom & Denise Holcom
Dorothy H. & David H.
Hughes, Sr.
Christopher & Linda Iliff
Tom & Ann Isenberg
Jack Stack Barbecue
Dr. Larry & Gretchen Jacobson
Rusty & Ann Jandl
Norge W. Jerome, PhD
Jacqueline & Lynn Johnson
Gary E. Jones
Charles S. Joss, Jr.
Judy Joss Family
Ronald & Sarah Jury Family
Michael L. Kahn
Sybil & Norman Kahn
John Kander
Kansas City Symphony
Musicians’ Association
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Rose & Barney Karbank
Dr. Andrew & Lynn Kaufman
Key Charitable Trust
Ellie & Richard Knopke
Regina & William Kort
Douglas & Susan Krebs
David C. Lady
Lathrop & Gage LLP
Leslie Bowles Lerner
Eli Lilly & Company Foundation, Inc.
Carol H. Logan & Fred J. Logan, Jr.
Dr. Edwin T. Long & Mary Long
Marlene & Sandy Louchheim
Mr. Robert P. Lyons
M&R Financial - Young & Liess
Thomas & Gay Manning
Jack & Bobbie Mathes
Ford & Christine Maurer
Michael T. Mayer Family
Carl & Lee McCaffree
Virginia B. McCoy
Charles E. &
Candace L. F. McDowell
Tom & Judith Pease McEvoy
Mr. & Mrs. James E. McGraw
Becky & Rowe McKinley
Jacquie McKinney’s Legacy
Dan Meiners & David Brinkerhoff
Lance & Lissa Melber
The Harold & Marilyn
Melcher Foundation
Bernadette & Dick Miller Family
Marshall & Janet Miller
Mike & Shelly Miller
Ray & Kim Miller
Robert E. Miller Group
Virginia McD. Miller
Fred & Linda Mitchell Family
Marilyn & John Mitchell
Mark & Julie Morris
Sherrill Mulhern
Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Myers, Jr.
Jeannette Nichols
Nichols Company Charitable Trust
Brad & Linda Nicholson
Phyllis & Ronald Nolan
Tom W. & Jeanne H. Olofson
Charles & Jane Olsen
Jack & Georgia Olsen
Terri Olsen
Robert A. Olson Estate
Sally J. & R. Lyman Ott
Richard & Louise Parizek
Judith Parker
Deloras & L. Beaty Pemberton
The Anne Peterson & Bertil & Ulla Brunk Families
Dr. & Mrs. Larry Piebenga
The Pioli Family
Bill & Susie Popplewell
Drs. Susan & Charles Porter
Peter & Cappy Powell
James & Kathryn Prevost
David & Patricia Raffel
Michael J. Rainen Family
Clark & Jeanne Redick
Mary & Steve Reiff
Carolyn & Bob Reintjes
J. B. Reynolds Foundation
Thomas & Marjorie Rhone
RLS Illumination Fund
Fred & Cindy Rock
Joe & Judy Roetheli & Lil’ Red Foundation
Connie & David Ross
Elizabeth S. Rowe
Melissa & Matthew Rubel
Mr. & Mrs. John Tough Russell
Randy & Mary Ann St. Clair
Dr. Robert & Anne St. Peter & Family
Marilyn B. Salomon
& David W. Renner
Ken & Roswitha Schaffer
Daniel & Miriam Scharf
Lisa & Charles Schellhorn
Mary & David Schulte
Dr. & Mrs. A. William Shafer
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Myra & Lester Siegel, Jr.
David & Linda Skaff
Susan & Tuck Spaulding
Barbara & Jack Spilker
Sprint Nextel Corporation
Dr. Gregory C. & Janet M. Starks
Jack & Martha Steadman
Family Foundation
Dr. Michael & Dr. Michella Stiles
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
John & Peggy Stone
Greg & Barbara Storm
Mary Jeannine Strandjord
Harry B. & Anna C. Strauss
Philanthropic Fund
Jo Ann & William D. Sullivan
Ann & John Sundeen
Peter Sunderman & Curt Thomas
Symphony League of Kansas City
William & Marilyn Taylor
Tension Envelope Foundation & the Berkley Families
The Thau Family
Theater League
Marilyn Craigmiles Thomas
Barbara Welch Thompson
The Torosian Foundation
Sally Turk Tranin
Carol & Cliff Trenton
Cathy, Steve & Debbie Trenton
Julia Ann Trotter
Trudy Foundation
Marylou & John D. Turner
Norma & Bryce Turville
Union Pacific Corporation
U.S. Engineering Company
Sharon & Tom Van Dyke
Kathy & Mark Walker
Walker Uniform Service
Myron & Nicole Wang
Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady & Family
Terry & Linda Ward
Gary L. Warmker
Dale & Diane Wassergord
Larry & Joni Weiner
Sally & Bob West
Westar Energy
Frank & Helen Wewers
Byron & Sandra Whitaker
Helen E. (Pasek) White
Lewis & Shirley White
The John R. Wilson Family
Bob & Marcia Wolff
Ron & Marilyn Wollard
Mary Edith Woodward
Steve Wright & Paula Thurman
Roxy A. Yowell
KAUFFMAN CENTER STAFF
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Paul Schofer, President and Chief Executive Officer
Colby Jones, Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Donnelly, CVE, Vice President of Theater Operations
Trisha Drape, Vice President of Development
Bill Miller, Vice President of Operations
DEVELOPMENT & DONOR RELATIONS
Kelly Burt, Manager of Individual Giving
Logan Busch, Donor Information & Data Specialist
Lenka Day, Development Specialist
Tricia Farrar, Manager of Corporate Giving
Joan Israelite, Consultant
Janet Mark, Consultant
Sariah Pinick, Grants and Appeals Specialist
FACILITIES
Jamie Clack, Facilities Supervisor
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Susan Campain, Assistant Controller
Jo Keatley, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
