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Letter From Chairman of the Board & Board Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 About Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE: King for a Day . . . . . . . . . 14 Emergency Evacuation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Recognizing Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Patron Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kauffman Center Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Spotlight Premier & Spotlight Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ensemble Business Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Kauffman Center Annual Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Legacy Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Endowment and Capital Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Kauffman Center Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Julia Irene Kauffman C H AIRM AN OF T HE B OA R D 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 Photo by Chris Vleisides 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.

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THERE’S S O M E T H I N G FOR E V E R Y O N E AT THE K A U F F M A N C E N T E R JANUARY EVENTS

Kansas City Symphony Presents Cirque Carmen Troupe Vertigo Jan. 19-21, 2024 Harriman-Jewell Series Presents Royal Philharmonic Orchestra With Isata Kanneh-Mason, Piano Jan. 23, 2024 PNC Broadway in Kansas City Presents Girl From The North Country Jan. 23-28, 2024 Kansas City Symphony Presents Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 Jan. 26-28, 2024 FEBRUARY EVENTS Störling Dance Theater Presents Underground Feb. 1 & 2, 2024

Kansas City Symphony Presents Violinist Pamela Frank Performs Beethoven Feb. 2-4, 2024

Kauffman Center Presents Lee Brice: Me & My Guitar Feb. 3, 2024 Kauffman Center Presents The Black Violin Experience Feb. 7, 2024 Kansas City Symphony Presents The Goonies™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra Feb. 8-10, 2024 PNC Broadway in Kansas City Presents Johnny Cash - The Official Concert Experience Feb. 10, 2024 Kansas City Symphony Presents Legend of the Northern Lights Film + Live Orchestra Feb. 11, 2024 Kansas City Ballet Presents Peter Pan Feb. 16-18 & 22-25, 2024

Harriman-Jewell Series Presents The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine Natalia Khoma, Cello Feb. 18, 2024 Kauffman Center Presents Trailblazing Talks with Michael Davie, Journalist Feb. 20, 2024 Kansas City Symphony Presents Free Happy Hour Concert Feb. 21, 2024 Kansas City Symphony Presents Symphonic Genesis and Phil Collins Feb. 23-25, 2024

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE: King For A Day The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV and Emmy Award- winning series that has delighted live audiences on stages across the country is back. Daniel Tiger and all of his friends are hopping on board Trolley and coming to your town with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE: King For A Day. Join Daniel, O the Owl, Miss Elaina, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday and more familiar friends for a brand-new adventure in Neighborhood of MakeBelieve where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments and surprise guests along the way!

It’s an event filled with tigertastic fun, teaching the valuable lessons of kindness, helping others and being a friend.

The live show features new songs as well as fan-favorites from the series, including the beloved “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” The production is filled with music, dancing and wonderful surprises that will warm the hearts of preschoolers, parents and grandparents alike. .15.

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A GIFT FOR YOU Muriel McBrien Kauffman dreamt of one day having a world-class performing arts center in Kansas City.

Through the perseverance of her daughter, Chairman of the Board Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman, and the tremendous support of the community, including you – Muriel McBrien Kauffman Mrs. K’s ambitious dream became a reality in 2011.

By sharing a recent film called Mrs. K’s Vision we want to thank you for believing in the vision of the Kauffman Center early on and for continuing to contribute to its success. Like Mrs. K, you recognize and value the remarkable unifying power the arts can have within our community.

Mrs. K’s Vision, which you can watch by using the QR code below, was a gift from Hallmark Cards Inc. to commemorate the Kauffman Center’s many achievements in its short 12-year history and to celebrate those who helped make it happen – people like you.

We want to share the short film with you so you can view it, send it to others or keep it as a reminder of how much we appreciate everything you have done to ensure the Kauffman Center will continue to shine well into the future.

With much gratitude,

Paul Schofer, President & CEO Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

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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 with mobility limitations and/or those who are not able to 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.

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*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.

Be at the Center of it all:

VOLUNTEER

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The Kauffman Center would like to congratulate and thank the Diamond Level volunteers who have each contributed more than 2,500 volunteer service hours.

Darlus Wolff | “My daughter suggested that I volunteer here at the Kauffman Center.

It has been a great idea because of all the wonderful people I have met. I am reminded of a biography I read about Mr. Kauffman and how he said his employees were family.

That is how I feel about my fellow volunteers and even the patrons we serve every performance. The best part of volunteering is the world class performances. Thank you for letting me be a part of this beautiful place.”

Laurel Downey | “It is my privilege to be a volunteer at the Kauffman Center. This place still takes my breath away. Thank you to all the visionaries in Kansas City and around the world that helped create this jewel of cultural arts.

Thank you to all the staff, talented musicians, dancers, singers and artists that bring such a variety of performances for everyone to enjoy.

And a big thank you to all my fellow volunteers that have become such great friends. What a joyful and memorable place to be!”

Fonda Sprengelmeyer | “When I first retired from a job that I loved, I knew my first energy had to be volunteering back there, but I still wanted more to fill my free time. I had been volunteering for the Kansas City Symphony, Ballet and Opera at the Lyric and while watching the Kauffman being built. I volunteered early and anxiously waited. It was like winning the lottery to be among that first group of volunteers. People here are friendly, warm and accepting. It feels like home, like family.”

Ken Hagen | “Volunteering at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. . . it’s the people. It’s the seven-year-old at a student

matinee who said “This is beautiful,” and the eighty-year-old attending the Kansas City Symphony for a Sunday matinee, the patrons in cowboy boots and blue jeans for Texas Tenors and patrons in tuxedos for opening night at the Lyric Opera or Kansas City Ballet. It’s patrons in Harry Potter or Star Wars costumes, the proud grandparents at graduations or an out-of-town visitor who just wanted to admire the building. Each brings something special to volunteering but the best “people” experiences are with the Kauffman Center people: performance leads, team captains and especially the family of volunteers.”

Bob Fierst | ”Upon retirement, I decided to give back and volunteer at the Kauffman Center. What I did not expect was that this would become, so far, a 10-year experience that would provide me a feeling of pride and usefulness. The experiences not only expanded my appreciation of the arts but I was part of a new family that shared the desire to make our community a better place.

What I have given has come back multifold.

To consider myself a small part of this organization is something that is hard to put in words and give a value to. It is a blessing to be a part of the Kauffman family.”

Learn more about the Kauffman Center’s volunteer program and get involved: Visit kauffmancenter.org/volunteer or contact volunteer@kauffmancenter.org

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Patrons arriving late are seated at the discretion of the artist and house management.

Use of photography equipment or recording devices (video, audio or other medium) is prohibited without written consent. By attending a Kauffman Center performance, patrons give their consent to be photographed or recorded by talent, venue or their contractors.

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.

For lost articles, please contact our security office, 816.994.7244.

Refreshments are available at most events. Food and beverages may not be taken inside Muriel Kauffman Theatre or Helzberg Hall.

Complimentary coat check is available for guests year around. Coat check is located near the restrooms on Level 2 just east of the ticket office.

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. Return tickets to the point-of-purchase organization at least 24 hours before the event to receive a taxdeductible receipt.

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.

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Patron Information ACCESSIBILITY

The Kauffman Center is committed to providing access to our performing arts experiences beyond what is required.

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 the Kauffman Center Ticket Office at 816.994.7222 or contact@kauffmancenter.org.

Patron Drop-off Locations For your convenience, Kauffman Center offers two passenger drop-off locations at 16th and Central Streets and on the private drive to the south of the building, accessible from Broadway Boulevard. From either drop-off location, drivers will go less than a half block to turn into undergound parking. Additionally, valet parking service is available for most performances.

Assistive Listening Devices The Kauffman Center offers Assistive Listening Devices free of charge for patrons who would benefit from amplified and clarified sound. Patrons may exchange an ID card for a device from our trained staff in the Kauffman Center’s Gift Shop in Brandmeyer Great Hall. Each device automatically adjusts to the hall and performance of the patron’s location.

Thank you Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City for supporting the following accessibility resources at the Kauffman Center.

Serenity Rooms 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.

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Recognizing Our Special Kauffman Center Donors The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts offers appreciation for the following generous donors who have made cumulative gifts or pledges of $10,000 or more in 2023. Our supporters and partners are listed on the following pages.

PLATINUM Aristocrat Motors & Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Charlotte & Bob Ronan Constance M. Copper Charitable Foundation Dale Schwader Evergy Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Ford & Christine Maurer Hall Family Foundation Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer John & Marny Sherman John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation Mark One Electric Company Melinda & Tom E. Beal Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation Paul & Katy Schofer PNC Bank Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank, trustee Saint Luke’s Health System Teresa and Tom Walsh Family Foundation The Marlese and Robert Gourley Children’s Fund The Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation Tom & Jan Kreamer Anonymous GOLD Country Club Trust Company Frank & Margaret G. McGee Fund Gattermeir Family Foundation Herbert and Bonnie Buchbinder J. E. Dunn Construction Company Missouri Arts Council Patrick & Janna Stueve Family Foundation Ronald D. Deffenbaugh Foundation Stanley J. Bushman & Ann Canfield

The Short Family Michael Waterford Thomas & Sally Wood Family Foundation SILVER Barbara P. Allen Bill & Bo Stueck Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust Craig Associates, PC Dave & Dee Dillon Dennis & Annette Young Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family Joe & Susan Sims Kirk Foundation Lathrop GPM LLP Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Louis & Sharon Smith Mr. & Mrs. Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dave Kiersznowski R and C Charitable Foundation Rockwell Security RSM US LLP Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. The American Theatre Guild The Haverty Family Foundation The Sosland Foundation Theater League William T. Kemper Charitable Trust, UMB Bank

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Recognizing Our Spotlight Premier Members 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

Julia Irene Kauffman Tom & Jan Kreamer

Ford & Christine Maurer Marilyn P. McConnell

John & Marny Sherman Teresa & Tom Walsh

SPOTLIGHT GOLD Barbara P. Allen

Mr. & Mrs. Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr.

The American Theatre Guild

Dave Kiersznowski

Michael Waterford

Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family

Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker Paul & Katy Schofer

Thomas & Sally Wood Family Foundation

Gattermeir Family Foundation

Louis & Sharon Smith

Dennis & Annette Young

Robert J. & E. Marlese Gourley

Bill & Bo Stueck

Stanley J. Bushman & Ann Canfield

Theater League

SPOTLIGHT SILVER Frank Austenfeld & Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld

Sherry & Gary Forsee

Dee & Joyce Pack

Roger & Cheri Gardner

RLS Illumination Fund

Christopher E. Beal & Tim Van Zandt

Mark L. Gardner

Tim Pratt & Christie Geier-Pratt

Gautreaux Family

Dale & Mary Rohr

Michael & Marlys Haverty

Peggy F. Schmitt

Irv & Ellen Hockaday

Joe & Susan Sims

Randy & Kelly Huffman

Bill & Sandra Snyder

Edward P. Milbank

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thiessen

Dr. Roger & Sandy Jackson

Ann & Frank Uryasz

Rusty & Ann Jandl Bob & Jana Johnson

Andrew Van Der Laan & Rebecca Schwietz

David C. Lady

Starr & Tom Wagstaff

Rose Bina Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown Dr. Stephen K. & Susan Bubb Chris & Colleen Buchinger Pati Chasnoff Cissy & Errol Copilevitz Lorin & Erica Crenshaw Katherine DeBruce Dave & Dee Dillon Peggy & Terry Dunn Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg

Janet K. Long Mr. & Mrs. C. Patrick McLarney Lee Norman & Mary Piper M EM BER S HIP LISTING AS OF DEC. 1, 2 02 3.

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Spotlight Premier members have access to the best seats in both theaters, valet parking, exclusive dinners and more.

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To join Spotlight Premier, contact Kelly Burt, Manager of Individual Giving, at 816.994.7927 or kburt@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/spotlight.

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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 Lisa & Charles Schellhorn Edward Goldstein & Rachel Krantz Randy Sedlacek & Mary Ventura Craig & Michelle Hallier Susan & William Stannard George & Wendy Powell Bill & Marilyn Taylor Mr. & Mrs. James M. Prevost Judith L. Tharp Pat Raffel Howard & Rosanne Rosen

Mr. & Mrs. Perry D. Atha Ms. Sharon L. Blickensderfer Susan Brandom Dan Claiborn & Marie Woodbury Vicki & Mark Dickerson Suzanne M. Frisse Dr. Henry & Laura Antolak Dr. Michael & Patricia Baltezor Ken & Carolyn Brown Donna Gould Cohen John & Carol Cowden Patricia Ann Gibbs Pam & Gary Gradinger Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hjalmarson Carol K. Hudson Collin Hulse & Kerry Brocker Steve & Joan Israelite Cindy & Steve Jones Colby & Barbara Jones

Mauli & Sue Agrawal Rebekah Anderson Dana Powell Baker Victoria P. Barclay Kent & Gayle Best Carol Blum M.D. & Steven Wilson Mr. G. Wayne Burge Richard Carlson & Rebecca Gaughan Mary Cox Trisha & Tim Drape Karin & Jim Flynn Brad Allen & Gene Cooper Thomas & Karen Badgett Janet & John Bennett Kevin & Lauren Bond Bob & Marilyn Bowser Lisa M. Browar Sara Capra Mr. Danny Carmichael & Mrs. Theresa Ryan Brad Clay Wilma Collado Stephen & Lea Cosentino

SPOTLIGHT RISING STARS Rick & Mary Schindler Ambassador Allan Katz & Nancy Cohn Zachary H. Shafran Emily & Benton Keatley Mr. Clarence E. Simmons Dr. Jan & Mr. Allan Kraybill David & Linda Skaff Family Kevin Maring & John & Traci Solomon Deborah Alagna Jim & Debbie Stoddard Janet Mark & Frank Lipsman Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady Darren Meyer & Family Padgett Family Foundation, Inc. Dale & Diane Wassergord Drs. Susan & Charles Porter Gregg & Melinda Wenger Russell & Sarah Propp Terry & Debbie Westlund Ursula Reusch Sheri & Walt Womack Scott & Elizabeth Riekeman Michael & Pamela Zanders Kim Rock & Bill Barr

SPOTLIGHT SUPPORTING ROLES Steve & Marianne Noll Jon & Cheri Gallion Sarah Josephine Overbee Ted & Ann Greene Michael Shipley & Susan Harp Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Pendleton Susan Plunkett Lois Heldenbrand James A. Polsinelli Phil & Sue Jones Mr. & Mrs. David P. Ross Charles S. Joss, Jr. Kathryn & Ross Sougéy Joseph P. Kearns Dr. Joy Stevenson & Mike & Vickie Lewer Dr. John Sheets Kevin & Susan McGreevy Kathy & Dan Terrill Trish Miles Jeff & Julie Unruh Barry Myers Marcy Nelson Dave & Bree Nicholson SPOTLIGHT CONTRIBUTORS Julie & George Gilchrist Ken & Pam Courson Tanya & Debbie Gillespie-Wilcox Robert Cox Rhonda Gomez Una Creditor Ruth Dickinson & Russell Fries Anita Gonzalez Gary Good John & Carol Dobies Judge Jon R. Gray (Ret.) & Barbara & Scott Eckley Dr. Valerie Chow Mary Fern & Wallie Souder Cliff Grimes Sheryl Feutz-Harter Dr. Allen & Mrs. Gail Gutovitz Randall & Diana Foster Mr. Marc Hammer & Chiarra Franklin Ms. Alana Muller Chris Gahagan Barbara Higgins John & Debi George

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Special Concerts & Events for Spotlight Members

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Spotlight members enjoy exclusive benefits like members-only concerts and receptions, discounted tickets, parking and drink vouchers and more.

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SPOTLIGHT CONTRIBUTORS CONTINUTED Kim & Tony Jackowski Marilyn & Ken Johnston Patricia L. Jonietz Rick Justis Jeff Kembel Drs. John D. & Ann M. Kenney Mr. & Mrs. James Klein Patrick J. Lais Edwin & Deborah Lane Tom & Joyce Lohmeyer Kevin Patrick Martinez Helen O. McCluskey Jon & Wendy McGraw William & Carol Mechler Mary Melot

Mid-America Merchandising, Inc. Mark & Janice Schonwetter Marco Segura Bruce & Becky Monke Mr. & Mrs. George D. Shadid Stephanie Murrell Sydney Shaw Bob & Linda Netterville Mareta J. Smith Torre & Lisa Nigro John & Annette Talbot Craig Paddock Tonya Y. Taylor Scott & Robin Page Donna & Harvey Thalblum Jean Parelman Douglas & Beth Viehland Amanda Pierce Christopher Warren Roger & Karen Prewitt Ann Welch Jo Ellen Read Roy & Leslye Werner Paul Rocke & Cheryl Brown Robert & Candace White David & Jackie Russell Laura Woolsey Don M. Salter Brent Schondelmeyer M EM BER S HIP LISTING AS OF DEC. 1, 2 02 3 .

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Members

J U D G E J O N G R AY ( R E T ) , C H A I R , E N S E M B L E A D V I S O RY C O U N C I L

Aristocrat Motors & Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Craig Associates, PC Evergy

IMA Financial Group JE Dunn Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)

Rockwell Security Saint Luke’s Health System Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

Ash Grove Cement Company Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City BOK Financial Branded Custom Sportswear/Design Resources CBIZ MHM LLC Commerce Bank Company Kitchen

Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. Empower Retirement Hawthorn Bank Henderson Engineers Inc. Imperial PFS KPMG LLP Labconco Corporation Lathrop GPM LLP Mariner Wealth Advisors NetStandard

NSPJ Architects Palmer Square Capital Management RSM US LLP Sandberg Phoenix Seigfreid Bingham PC SpecChem LLC Stinson LLP Tower Properties Company UnitedHealthcare

Armstrong Teasdale LLP B&B Theatres BHC Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City Eric Bosch Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP Bukaty Companies Byrne Pelofsky + Associates LLC Cobbs Allen Coffelt Land Title, Inc. Dennis Sneed Ford Enterprise Bank & Trust eyeSmith FORVIS

Goldberg Group Architects Harvest Productions, Inc. Hunt Midwest Husch Blackwell LLP HyVee Arena In-Tone Kansas City Marriott Downtown KGR Consultants Kissick Construction Company The Lewer Companies Loews Kansas City Hotel Martin Pringle Oliver Wallace & Bauer LLP Mazuma Credit Union

McCown Gordon Construction Bryan Norton/Lockton Companies Odimo Office Products Alliance Olsson Piper Sandler & Co PLX Silverstein Eye Centers Speaks Chapels Spencer Fane LLP Stephens & Associates Titan Protection & Consulting UHY LLP Vari MEMBERSHIP LISTING AS OF DEC. 1 , 2 02 3.

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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.

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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.

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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

SPONSORS

JE Dunn Anonymous Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium Constance M. Copper Aristocrat Motors & Charitable Foundation Mercedes-Benz Courtney S. Turner of Kansas City Charitable Trust PNC Bank Hartley Family Foundation RSM US LLP John N. and Marilyn P. Saint Luke’s Health System McConnell Foundation Keith & Margie Weber Variety the Children’s Charity Foundation of Greater Kansas City Kirk Foundation Evergy Linda Stevens Charitable Fund UnitedHealthcare Louis & Elizabeth Nave Kansas City Royals Flarsheim Charitable Hotel Kansas City Foundation Mark One Electric Company Loews Kansas City Hotel Merrill Charitable INDIVIDUAL Foundation, Inc. CONTRIBUTORS Merriman Foundation Linda Lighton Adkins & Missouri Arts Council Lynn Adkins Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation Suzie Aron & Joseph Levin National Endowment for John & Sally Austin the Arts Charles & Jennifer Bacon Padgett Family Nancy Meyer Barber Foundation, Inc. R.C. Kemper Charitable Trust Galen & Constance Beaufort Gary & Suzy Bennett Ralph L. Smith Foundation, UMB Bank ,n.a., Trustee Rose Bina Richard J. Stern Foundation Rosana & Anthony Biondo for the Arts - Commerce Barrett & Cheryl Brady Bank, trustee Harvey S. Bodker Ronald D. Deffenbaugh Foundation Emily & Rick Boeshaar Stephen Philibosian Tom & Judy Bowser Foundation Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer The American Theatre Guild Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown The City of KCMO Tonya Burke Neighborhood Tourist Dr. Dustin Burleson Development Fund The Haverty Family Stanley J. Bushman & Foundation Ann Canfield Theater League Joanne Cable Victor E. & Caroline E. Lorry Chapman Schutte Foundation Charles & Virginia Clark What Matters 2 Us Fund William T. Kemper Charitable Patricia Kay Clinton Phyllis Gordon Cohen Trust, UMB Bank Mr. & Mrs. Steven Cole Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

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Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family Don & Patricia Dagenais Ann Dickinson Richard & Barbie Dierks Dr. & Mrs. Luke Dlabal, Jr. Tom Kane & Elizabeth Duke Steve & Anne Dunn Richard & Maureen Durwood Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Randall C. Ferguson, Jr. Mr. Michael Fields Sally Firestone Philanthropic Fund Kathryn Foos J. Scott Francis, Discretionary Fund, Francis Family Foundation Frick Family Foundation Sandi & Ed Fried Mark L. Gardner Gattermeir Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James Gegg Gerson Family Foundation Richard D. & Amy Parent Pam & Tom Greene Marilyn & Kenneth Hager Donald J. Hall Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hall Jr Mrs. Allan Hall Robert Haupt The Haverty Family Foundation Joseph B. Hawkes-Cates William & Kathryn Henderson Lisa Merrill Hickok John & Megan Hobbs Tom & Denise Holcom Joan Horan The Hughes Family Fund John and Mary Hunkeler Dr. Roger & Sandy Jackson Evan & Joanie James Vicki & Harold James

Recognizing Kauffman Center Annual Donors (continued) Mark Jeffers Mary Kay Jenkins John Kander Deborah Sandler Kemper & Crosby Kemper III Day & Whitney Kerr Lynn & Ann Kindred Judy O. Kirk Mr. & Mrs. David G. Kreher Mr. & Mrs. Norman M. Kressmann Michael & Jane Leach Ms. Julia Morphew & Ms. Sally Levitt Marilyn & Larry Lewis Bruce & Priscilla Long Janet K. Long Bill & Peggy Lyons Graham P. & Helen M. Marcott Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Marsh Lorraine & Norman Martin Bobbie Mathes Mrs. Virginia B. McCallister Mr. & Mrs. James E. McGraw Heidi McIntyre Mark & Stacey McVey Stephen & Susan Melton Mr. & Mrs. John M. Middelkamp Patricia A. Miles Virginia McD. Miller Michael & Patricia Morrissey Cathryn Moyes Barbara K. Nelson James B. Nutter & Annabel Nutter Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Olsen Dr. Ron & Donna Patton Shirley Pryor Dave Raffel Marsha Reese Mick & Kris Rhodes Charlotte & Bob Ronan Rick & Mary Schindler Stuart Schlemmer Shirley Schoenlaub Paul & Katy Schofer Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Schultz

Dale Schwader Mr. Thomas L. Schwegler Betty C. Scott Randy Sedlacek & Mary Ventura Mr. James R. Seward William & Ginny Shackelford Mr. & Mrs. George D. Shadid Mr. & Mrs. Stuart L. Sharp Larry Sheppard The Short Family Mr. Clarence E. Simmons Joe & Susan Sims Charlie & Jeanne Sosland Mr. & Mrs. Stephen S. Sparks Michael & Jennifer Stoll M. Jeannine Strandjord Susan B. Susz Bill & Marilyn Taylor Mr. & Mrs. H. Wayne Thompson Jr R. Gordon Tompkins Larry & Mona Tyrl Michael Waterford Dr. & Mrs. Michael Watkins Mrs. Daniel C. Weary Frank & Helen Wewers Byron & Sandra Whitaker Bob White Jean Wise Dennis & Annette Young Anonymous (9)

Mr. & Mrs. James M. Prevost Patrick & Janna Stueve Family Foundation Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts - Commerce Bank, trustee JE Dunn Construction Company City of Kansas City, Missouri City of KCMO Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund

Anonymous

IN-KIND PARTNERS

The Bridge Buffalo State Pizza Google Inc. Hotel Kansas City KCUR Lifted Logic Loews Kansas City Hotel Mildred’s Coffeehouse The Roasterie, Inc.

OPEN DOORS

Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Johanna Telke Driscoll School of Irish Dance Enterprise Holdings Foundation Evergy R and C Charitable Foundation Frank & Margaret G. McGee Fund Marlese & Robert Gourley Children’s Fund Missouri Arts Council .41.

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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 fundraising events. They also made a generous Photo by Don Ipock

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

C. Stephen Metzler & Brian D. Williams

Tom & Judy Bowser

Nerman Family

Morton & Una Creditor

Charlotte & Bob Ronan

Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family

Thomas M. & Betty C. Scott

Richard & Maureen Durwood

A. William & Elizabeth T. Shafer

Jon and Cheri Gallion

Joe and Susan Sims

Jonathan Klem

Rick & Betsey Solberg

Nancy & Herb Kohn

Byron & Sandra Whitaker

Rachel Krantz & Edward Goldstein

Anonymous

Patrick & Amy McHenry 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.

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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

E. Kemper & Anna Curry Carter Community Memorial Trust Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten & Family

Grand Benefactors Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Julia Irene 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

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

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Patty & Charles Garney Barbara & Peter Gattermeir Family Gautreaux Family Gerson Family Foundation Stanley L. & Geraldine Goldberg Family Fund Robert & Marlese Gourley Nancy & Rick Green 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 Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

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

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Kauffman Center Endowment and Capital Donors 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 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

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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

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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 Coordinator Tricia Farrar, Manager of Corporate Giving Joan Israelite, Consultant Janet Mark, Consultant

FACILITIES Jamie Clack, Facilities Supervisor

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Kathryn Sougéy, Controller Susan Campain, Assistant Controller Jo Keatley, Assistant to the CEO Laura House, Shared Services Database Manager Nathaniel Baker, Shared Services Database Administrator Stausha Bailey, Accounting Generalist

MARKETING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Karen Badgett, Director of Marketing & Community Engagement Amber Hipp, Marketing Manager Sarah Milosevich, Marlese and Robert Gourley Community Engagement Manager Tim Hawks, Digital Marketing Supervisor Ellen McDonald, Publicist/Consultant

PATRON SERVICES Barry Myers, Senior Director of Patron Services Jenny DeFreece, CVA, Senior Manager of Patron Services and Volunteers Mary Maxine Luber, Patron Services Manager – Recruitment, Training and Accessibility Madisen Pool, Patron Services Manager – Front of House Ashley Wright Shannon, Ticketing Services Manager Morgan Prosser, Ticketing Services Supervisor Amanda Morris, Ticketing Services Specialist Sarah Scott, Ticketing Services Coordinator

SPECIAL EVENTS & CATERING Lisa Voss, Senior Director of Sales Sarah Gonser, Facility Events Supervisor John Foster, Event Operations Manager

THEATER OPERATIONS Sara Beatty, CVP, Director of Theater Operations Eric Miller, Senior Production Services Manager Don Hovis, Production Services Manager Jason Way, Production Services Supervisor Palmer Jankens, Audio Production Supervisor

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