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2013 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITYBuilding on a Strong Foundation
For the past four and a half years I have had the honor and privilege to chair the board of directors for The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. Now as the curtain closes on that role, I want to share with you some thoughts on the wonderful, trying, exciting, challenging, time-consuming and ultimately rewarding experience. When I began my service as a board member many years ago, the theatre was still very much a work in progress. Funding was a major issue, and structurally the theatre was a long way from opening.
But open it did, and with a wonderful debut! It was a night we all remember.
As a Worcester native, I always believed that this is a special community, but that at times it lacked the self-confidence to rise to its full potential. But my perception began to change as I saw the restoration of Mechanics Hall; followed by the building of what is now known as the DCU Center; the renovation of Union Station; the construction of a new courthouse; the commitment of the business and political leaders to the revitalization of downtown; and what I consider to be the city’s crown jewel, The Hanover Theatre.
Apart from being a true world-class performing arts center, what is first and foremost to me is that the theatre is a symbol of the very best of Worcester as well as a catalyst for future growth and progress.
The theatre became a reality because there were dreamers, believers, skeptics, pragmatists, and philanthropists. Visionaries took advantage of what I told Sherry Redstone was the “gift of opportunity” that her family bestowed to this community through their donation of the former Loew’s Poli Palace Theatre to the Worcester Center for Performing Arts.
Since that original “gift,” the theatre has grown and prospered in large measure because of the work of our exceptional president and CEO, Troy Siebels, his hardworking staff; a very dedicated and committed board of directors and executive committee; our founders who were so generous with their financial contributions; our Franklin Square Society Members, capital campaign committee, volunteers, foundations, corporations, government officials; and ordinary citizens who recognized what a difference the theatre has made to our community. It has been extremely rewarding and personally gratifying to work with all of these groups to help ensure the future of the theatre.
It has been my practice, when I attend a performance at the theatre (especially as the curtain closes and the audience is on its feet giving a thunderous standing ovation) that I look not at the stage but around at the audience. Inevitably, I view a sea of smiling faces. At that moment, I can’t help but feel how lucky I am to have played a small part in making that happen.
Now, as I leave this stage, I will date myself by signing off and saying, thank you all very much for the “gift of opportunity” to serve as chair, “. . . and good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.”
Sincerely yours,
James D. O’Brien, Jr. Chairman
Dear Friends,
PHOTO: COURTNEY GONZALEZ
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Taking the First Stepto Greater Sustainability
The Hanover Theatre is proud to lead the way as one of the largest performing arts centers in the country to utilize solar power for over 80% of its electricity needs. Through the process of vir tual net metering, and a solar farm initiative that went live last November, the theatre began pursuing environmentally-friendly alternatives for its energy needs.
We take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of our former facilities manager, Ted Hudson, as the recipient of the John S. Benedetto Award of Excellence. During his tenure at the theatre, Ted initiated a major solar project, as well as a significant lighting project with National Grid and Prism Energy Services, that reduced our lighting costs by 27%. Ted’s vision and perseverance on behalf of the theatre and our community will be long remembered. More importantly, because of his leadership, the theatre is now deeply committed to continuing its exploration of new ways to reduce its carbon footprint.
Ted Hudson, The Hanover Theatre’s former facilities manager, initiated a number of environmentally-friendly projects.
The Hanover Theatre staff visits the solar farm in Leicester, MA.
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PHOTO: SCOTT ERBTed Hudson receives the John S. Benedetto Award of Excellence.
Our VisionTo be the finest performing arts center in New England.
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As of March 14, 2013 the theatre: ■ Welcomed over 942,737 patrons,
■ Presented over 539 shows and over 813 performances,
■ Served over 67,380 students,
■ Received the in-kind service of over 200 volunteers, valued at $1.2 million,
■ Featured the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, the largest of its kind in New England,
■ Supported nonprofit fundraising efforts valued at over $60,000,
■ Ranked in the top 50 theatres worldwide for three consecutive years by Pollstar,
■ Received the National Trust for Historic Preservation Excellence Award (2010), and
■ Placed on the Registry of Historic Sites by the National Park Service (2011).
The theatre passed an important milestone as we celebrated the five year anniversary of our
grand opening on April 17 with a magnificent celebration featuring award winning jazz pianist,
Diana Krall. The evening highlighted our accomplishments over the past five years and was an
opportunity to thank all those who believed in the theatre’s potential. It’s gratifying to list our
five year milestones, having met (and in many cases surpassing) the promises we made to our
early stakeholders.
Five Years and Counting
Board members Mary C. DeFeudis and Frank Carroll at the theatre’s fifth anniversary performance, featuring Diana Krall.
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The Hanover Theatre fulfilled the promises we made to our stakeholders beginning in 2006, resulting in:
■ The Arts District as a destination,
■ Celebration of the arts and culture,
■ An economic stimulus for the city,
■ A vibrant, active, welcoming place,
■ Renewed confidence in Worcester, and
■ A transformed neighborhood.
PHOTO: ANDREA SEWARD
Our MissionTo foster a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow.
In doing this, we will:
• Preserve the historic integrity and beauty of the theatre,
• Serve a broad and diverse audience by presenting a wide variety of world-class events,
• Provide access to the performing arts to all persons through education and outreach programs, and
• Play a leadership role in making Worcester a popular cultural destination.
The Hanover Insurance Group’s president and CEO, Fred Eppinger, mingles with other attendees during a pre-show reception to celebrate the theatre’s fifth anniversary.
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BROADWAY TOURSMary Poppins
West Side Story
American Idiot
Stomp Sponsored by Polar Beverages
Experience The Beatles with Rain
Les Misérables Sponsored by Guild of St. Agnes
The Addams Family
Chicago the Musical Sponsored by UniBank
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Sponsored by Reliant Medical Group
COMEDYLate Nite Catechism 3:
‘Til Death Do Us Part
Mike Birbiglia’s “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” Sponsored by Nichols College
An Evening with Whoopi Goldberg Sponsored by Southbridge Savings Bank
Kathy Griffin
Ron White
The theatre enjoyed some of the most memorable performances to date, including a sold-out run of Broadway’s Les Misérables, the Boston Pops, Celtic Woman, Paul Anka and Diana Krall. As we look forward to our 2013-2014 season, we are proud to say that our past success gives us greater visibility in the performing arts industry, and we will build on that success to attract more of the best shows and biggest performers.
The 2012-2013 Season
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CONCERTSHeart
Cruisin’ with the Oldies
Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert
A Night of Music and Comedy to Benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor
An Evening with Amy Grant
Marinella and Natasa Theodoridou Live
Sing-a-long Sound of Music
Django Reinhart
Jim Brickman “On a Winter’s Night” Sponsored by Commerce Bank
Celtic Woman Sponsored by Commerce Bank
The Broadway Boys
Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II
Celtic Crossroads Sponsored by Fletcher Tilton
Boz Scaggs
B.B. King
Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show Sponsored by Commerce Bank
Paul Anka
Happy Together Tour 2013
This is the 60’s In partnership with First Night Worcester
Diana Krall
Jon Butcher Axis
DANCE/MOVEMENTMichael Flatley’s
Lord of the Dance Sponsored by Commerce Bank
Shen Yun
Swan Lake Performed by Russian National Ballet Theatre, Presented by Music Worcester
Imperial Acrobats of China Sponsored by United Bank
Silk Road: Gansu Dance Theatre
FAMILY SHOWSDisney’s Phineas and
Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever!
Sesame Street Live! “Elmo Makes Music”
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Encore!
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
The Nutcracker Presented by Ballet Arts Worcester, Sponsored by Commerce Bank
Boston Pops Holiday Concert Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group
A Christmas Carol Sponsored by Bank of America
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn Sponsored by Fallon Community Health Plan
Holiday Spectacular Presented by Diana Kennedy
OPERAItalian Opera’s
Greatest Moments Presented by Opera Worcester
FILMS AND OTHER EVENTS
The Price is Right Live
Safety Last Silent film accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer
Wings Silent film accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer
Warren Miller’s Flow State
Bill W. Sponsored by AdCare Hospital of Worcester
Jillian Michaels Maximize Your Life Tour
Howie Carr
THEATRELegally Blonde
Presented by The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program
Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Assumption College
Macbeth Presented by Shakespeare Now
Spank! A Fifty Shades Parody
Simpatico
UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
Robert Ballard’s Historic Discovery and Exploration of the R.M.S. Titanic
Ina Garten: The Barefoot Contessa
Gary Hirshberg
ACCESS HANOVER LYCEUM SERIES
The Hanover Theatre Goes Solar In partnership with the Institute for Energy & Sustainability
Building the New Worcester In partnership with Preservation Worcester & the Downtown Neighborhood Alliance
A Perfect Match: Silent Movies & the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
Five Years & Counting: Founder’s Forum
A Play Reading & Discussion: Jeffrey Hatcher’s “Sockdology” In partnership with the American Antiquarian Society
The Legacy of Music Worcester In partnership with Music Worcester
COMMENCEMENT AND GRADUATION CEREMONIES
Becker College
Anna Maria College
Leicester High School
Blackstone Valley Technical High School
Grafton High School
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS
Consortium’s Got Talent! Presented by Colleges of Worcester Consortium
Diane Kelley Dance Studio: Hats Off to 25 Years
Charlotte Klein Dance Center Recitals
An Evening of Swing Music and Dance Presented by WPI and Clark University
Investiture Ceremony for Federal Court Judge
Miss Massachusetts Pageant
Worcester Cares Boston Strong
Peter Pan Presented by Burncoat Dance Department
Three Doctors presented by Worcester Technical High School
TD Bank Awards Ceremony
Board of Realtors Awards Ceremony
WPI Annual Meeting
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Volunteer Power Going Strong
Congratulations to Richard LaPlant.This year’s Volunteer of the Year Award goes to gardening volunteer, Richard LaPlant. Richard has been volunteering with the theatre since 2008 and his contribution to the Federal Square Plaza is nothing short of remarkable. Almost daily, you will see Richard out in the plaza weeding, sweeping, pruning, planting and watering. He’s become quite friendly with folks in the neighborhood and employees at the courthouse. No matter how hot or cold it is, this 78-year old’s priority is always the maintenance of the plaza. Richard doesn’t just get his hands dirty in the soil, he is constantly coordinating and negotiating with the city to provide resources for our gardening team. He coordinates with Green Hill Park every spring to get all the free annuals they have to offer, including the beautiful canna our patrons enjoy year after year. If we need more soil or compost for our plantings, Richard finds a way to get it! He doesn’t just wait to be asked for help, he takes the initiative to go after new improvements like painting the fountain or convincing the city to repaint the crosswalks! His passion for this project and attention to detail are admired by all. All of the gardening volunteers agree that Richard is the type of person you can always count on. We are grateful to have such a generous person on our team.
Last year, 208 individual volunteers served 3,168 hours. In total, our volunteers donated over $1.2 million in in-kind services to our nonprofit organization since 2008. Their valuable contributions help distinguish The Hanover Theatre from others by delivering a world-class cultural experience that begins the moment a patron walks through our doors.
PHOTO: COURTNEY GONZALEZ
Volunteers dress as chimney sweeps to ensure a fun and festive experience for patrons attending the national touring production of Mary Poppins.
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PHOTO: CHARLENE BARON
Richard Adams**Linda Adams**Anne AnconaMildred Anderson**Clifford Anderson***Mary Ellen
Anderson***David AndersonSophia ApostolKaren Army**Patricia AscioneJoan Austin**Charlene Baron***Elaine BaskinKathleen Bateman*Ellen Belanger***Paul Belanger***Pat Belsito**Kaleigh BernierJoanne BernierMaureen Binienda*Bev Bombard***Elizabeth Bradley*Robert
Breault******Shana BrennanStefanie BrillBrian Brophy*Steve Brophy*David Brough**Ann Cappabianca***Elizabeth
Casello-SearlAngela Casey*Karen CavanKathryn Charron*Judith Chicoine**Suzanne ClearyRenee Collins*Fred Conner***Linda Conner***Sarah ConnerJames Conrad***Janice Conrad***Laurie CorkeryJean CostelloFrancese Cournoyer*Darlene Cournoyer*Maryellen Covino**Margot Crawford* James CretePatti Cummings**Pam Daniels*Patricia Davidson*
Barbara Day*Luisa DelgadoFrancis DeNicolaEileen Desautel*Kathleen DesiourdyDianne Desrosiers**Joyce DeWallace*Mary Doane*Norma DodgeSuzette DowdKatherine
Drumheller*Irene Dube***Kristen EatonEmily EatonElke Eisenmann-
Olson**Patricia FaronSue Foley*Jean ForanLinda Forman*Alice FosterAntonella FoxCasey FreemanDiane FreemanRobert GallantMyrna Garber*Jo-Ann GarveyCatherine Gleason*Jeanne GoharyJoan GonyeaMaggie Gonzalez*Jacki Goodman*Ernie Gozdur*Lisa Graves*Judith Grynsel*Patricia HackettDaniel Halloran*Carol HansenRichard Hedin****Donna Henry***Sally HodgerneyCathleen Holmberg**Marianne Houbre*Sandy HubbardJoan JeftsCarol Jewars Nan Johnson*Carol JonesJanice Jose**Dawn KiritsisBernard Kobel*****Donna Kosakowski*Janet Krause***
Claire Krukonis*John Krukonis*Karen LaCroixLinda Ladroga*John Ladroga*Kimberly LaFleur**Frances Langille***Barbara Laplant**Richard Laplant**Edmond Leboeuf***Dianna Lewis*Robert Locke**Beth LoConto**Madeleine
LoConto-Gentile*Ann LoftusFayann Loiseau*Barbara LubyAnna Lukas*Ken Lundquist*Kathleen Mack*Mary MaloneDianne Mann*Mary MarcinkusMary Marinello*Steve MarinoMichael MaynardKevin McCauley*Patricia McGourty*Paula McGrail**Denise McGrathMary Lou McMahon*Paul Meleski**Mable Millner*Liz Mitchell*Pamela MitchellPhyllis MonahanMary Ellen Moore*Dawn Moreau*Zinta Moskalew*Kenneth MudzingwaCarmella Murphy**Mary Lou MurphyLisa Murrman****Rebecca NewtonTammy Noone**Lucinda OatesMichael OatesPatricia O’KeefeHelen
PanagiotopoulosKatherine PappasLorraine Parretti-CreteEarl Peace**
Renee Peace**Jill PendletonDeborah Peris*Jane Perkins*Dawn PetersonJoanne Petmezis**Elizabeth Plante*Mary PoirierPaula Police**JoAnn Porter**Jodi Porter**Michael Poulin*Joyce Power**Laura PraderioTeresa Pratt**Robert Pratt**Helen QuistJudith Reilly***Anne ReynoldsCheryl Rosen**Ellen Santimaw*Ellen Savickas*Maureen
Shaughnessy*Sue Shimeall**Jackie Simoes**Meridith SingletonBarbara SmithLinda Sprague*Diane Steere**Helen StockdaleDavid StowellNancy TaurasBeverly Tavano***Allyn Taylor*Mary TeixeiraStacey Tomasetti*Sally Tracy**Raymond Tremblay*Raymond Trifone**Richard TrifoneRose Turner****Debbie Tyborowski*Judith Uthoff****Timothy Veilleux**Gordon WallatJoan Webster**Claire WeissNancy White*Janet WhiteCamille Williams*Connie Zajac*Maryann
Zawieruszynski
Access to the Arts Committee
Administrative Committee
Garden Committee
Volunteer Social Committee
Team Leader Committee
Maryellen Anderson**
Shana Brennan
Krista Brentley
Bob Frankel
Mike Knych
Lisa Murrman**
Judith Reilly***
Judith Uthoff***
Curator
Don Phipps
Staff Organist
Len Beyersdorfer
Assistant Curators
Bruce Hager
Jon Phipps
IN MEMORIAM: Dr. G. Earl Peace, Jr.
We fondly remember G. Earl Peace, Jr, a loyal theatre volunteer since 2008, who passed away on July 24, 2013. Earl’s many contributions to the community (especially teaching and mentoring young people), his love of learning, and his dedication to his family and friends are an inspiration. Earl will be greatly missed by all of his friends at the theatre.
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Legend: hours donated
During the holidays, volunteers keep spirits merry and bright.
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Q: You just wrapped up two different three-week sessions of the Youth Summer Program (YSP). What are your goals when preparing for this highly intense performing arts program?
Our goal with the YSP is to provide area students with the opportunity to perform and train in a world-class performing arts venue. We pay special attention to honing their skills in music, drama and dance with professional educators who bring out the best in these youth. Many students have opportunities to perform at their schools, but not all! It is our goal to reach both the experienced and inexperienced performer and provide them with a detail-oriented program which will change the way they approach their next role. The instructors expose students to new methods of performance and learning styles which they may not be able to experience in their day-to-day lives.
Q: Another popular program under your supervision is the Student Critic’s Program. How does this program have the power to enhance critical thinking in young people?
When we started this program in 2008, we wanted to provide students with an opportunity to learn critical thinking skills outside of the standard classroom. Our biggest challenge always comes at the beginning of the program when students are so concerned with the “format” of their writing. They become so acclimated towards taking in information and simply regurgitating it on the page that bringing their own thoughts and feelings to their writing becomes a challenge. We wanted to encourage students to “break the mold” when it came to their writing style. Students are exposed to an average of six Broadway productions a season which require submitted reviews. Before and after each production, students are led in a thoughtful discussion by mentor and Telegram & Gazette reviewer, Paul Kolas. The students are encouraged to raise vital questions reflecting on the show and one another’s writing styles. Clear opinions and thoughtful reflections are an essential part of this process. We witness students becoming more active writers with a vibrant, more distinct voice. Students develop strong bonds with the other participants in the program because they have spent an entire season getting to know one another through their opinions, insight and writing.
Spotlight on Educationwith Director of Education Meghan Patrick
PHOTO: COURTNEY GONZALEZ
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Q: What’s your favorite aspect of working with youth?
I love working with children because they are so open to trying new things, changing and exploring. They want to know about the world, they want to know about each other and they want to understand themselves. The theatre paints a picture of the world around us. Students are able to use theatre as a dialogue to express themselves and find their identity. It provides students with the opportunity to interact with one another in a way that is safe, collaborative and sympathetic to their vulnerabilities. There is no better gift than witnessing a child discover confidence, understanding and pride through the ar ts.
Q: Tell me about the Goddard Scholars Program that you are currently involved in.
In 2011, I was asked by Patricia Ryan of Sullivan Middle School to become a community partner for their Innovation School (referred to as Goddard Scholars Academy). The innovation plan helps students to make connections between school and the community. It strives to prepare students for college and the 21st century workplace through experiences outside of the standard classroom and curriculum. Each year, we develop a plan for each grade (6th, 7th and 8th) to have exposure to The Hanover Theatre and arts education throughout the school year. Over the past few years, these have included tours of the venue, performances, and in-school workshops for improvisation, public speaking, acting, and playwriting. What I love most about the program is the ownership students feel towards the theatre by the end of the year. The theatre becomes a part of their community.
Q: In today’s plugged-in world, what makes the theatre experience so important for young people?
It is so easy for young people to isolate themselves with cell phones, computers, Facebook and other forms of social media where communication comes from a device rather than voice and expression. This change in our global communication leaves students struggling to communicate effectively. It becomes apparent that face to face interactions are a struggle when I am working with students on stage. So much of our communication is expressed not by what we say, but how we say it. Exposing children to theatre provides them with a visual tool for communication and how to interpret emotions beyond words. Putting a student on stage forces them to explore their insecurities and focus on what they are physically portraying to the world. Live theatre provides a community approach to entertainment. Rather than sitting on a couch and silently watching the television, we react to the audience around us, we share in an experience. Rather than “liking” something on Facebook with a click of a button, we vocalize our feelings through laughter and applause.
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Local high school students participate in the Student Critic Program.
“There is no better gift than witnessing a child discover confidence, understanding and pride through the arts.”
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The A Christmas Carol production at the theatre is one of our most anticipated student matinee performances of the season. Last year 5,221 students attended the performance. The classic story is read and discussed in class and opportunities to engage with the cast are part of the learning process. The theatre’s partnership with teachers in making this important story come to life has been extraordinary. Students
are so excited to see the book they read brought to life on stage and they get a new appreciation for the story.
After one of the performances last December, a student from Susan Kelley’s seventh grade class at Chocksett Middle School in Sterling asked Jeremy Lawrence (“Scrooge”) the following question:
Q: Do you think drama really has the power to affect social change, as Charles Dickens hoped to do with this story?The answer is yes. The theatre has always been an agent of social change from the great anti-war plays of the Greeks until the present day. More than film or television (which gets processed in the privacy of one’s home), the theatre has the power of affecting an entire audience in a moment of community.
There is a unity between the audience and the artists all affected by the same story. A Christmas Carol tells the story of a man whose world is transformed by a fantastical performance. We see a man, shut off from the world in his fear and anger, and learn that such behavior leads to lying close to death in a cold dark house without a friend at his side. Scrooge’s world is changed by this performance. And in his redemption from his solitary existence to a world where he engages with the people around him, many lives are changed almost immediately: in one man’s transformation the world is changed for the better.
This story has endured far longer than any political pamphlet, moving generation after generation with its cautioning of living in greedy isolation from others. A Christmas Carol reminds us that the joyous spirit of Christmas Present is also the specter of ignorance and want; that we cannot have the one, without seeking remedy for the other. “God bless us EVERY one,” is a rallying cry to reach out and do some small thing to change the lives of those in need.
A Christmas Carol Production Brings Joy and Learning to Students
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Anonymous (2)
David & Kristen Albright
Barry & Jean Alman
Clifford & Mary Ellen Anderson
Elizabeth Baldarelli
Michele M. Bauwens in honor of Atty. Richard Ricker
Paul & Ellen Belanger
Mr. Douglas Butler
David Williams & Joyce Cariglia
Barbara Carmody
Dale & Sara Jane Chambers
Cynthia Childs
Robert Ciaffone
Margaret Cleveland
Richard Connole
Crown Bakery
Paula Cullinane
Sharon Dagnello
Mary C. DeFeudis
John & Beverly Doubleday
James F. Duncan
Betty Edwards
David & Kathy Fleming
Ms. Ann Flynn
Frank A. Gallagher Sr.
Patricia George
Alfred & Beverly Gosselin
Ellen Gregus
Joseph Gregus
Stuart Hammer
Donna & Andrew Hebb
Steven & Lee Joseph
Dan Kaferle
George Karrat
Christine & Zeus Kerravala
Charlotte Klein Dance Centers
Bernard Kobel
Kristi Koch
Mr. & Mrs. Harry P. Kotseas
Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Lane
Lauraine & Jerry Laurence
Bruce & Andrea Little
Stephen & Valerie Loring
Karen Matt
Maureen McKeon
Susan Moran
Jane O’Brien
David O’Toole
Mike Pagano, Lamoureux-Pagano Associates
Susan Peltier
David & Marlene Persky, In memory of Beatrice Green
Polar Beverages
Pratt Trucking
P. Putnam
Rollstone Bank & Trust
Allen & Ruth Rubin
Diane Safer
Ed Sato
Roxanne & Nicholas Smyrnios
Laura Sullivan
John & Lynn Sullivan
Sharon Tierney
Francis & Karen Tighe
Margaret Traina
United Bank
Judith Uthoff
Herbert & Jean Varnum
Marla Wallace
Mr. & Mrs. John S. Wells
Tracy & James Wells
Elizabeth Wetherbee
Wyman-Gordon Foundation
Karen Yeowell
We thank our Access to the Arts contributors for their generosity and support of our educational and community outreach programs.
Due to space constraints, we can only list contributors at the $100 level and above. Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or email [email protected]. Please accept our apologies.
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Youth Summer Program’s production of Oklahoma! supported by the theatre’s Access to the Arts fund.
“The theatre has the power of affecting an entire audience in a moment of community.”
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Growing our Community Connections
City Building The Hanover Theatre and its president and CEO, Troy Siebels, are engaged on many fronts, working to build a vibrant cultural destination. These efforts include serving on the following boards:
• Destination Worcester, part of the Greater Worcester Convention and Visitors Bureau,
• Worcester Cultural Coalition, an assembly of more than 70 Greater Worcester nonprofit arts and cultural organizations,
• Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency promoting excellence in the arts to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents, and
• Massachusetts Performing Arts Coalition, organized to determine and offset the potential effects of expanded gaming on existing nonprofit performing arts centers.
The key to the theatre’s success is a combination of the quality and caliber of the performances on our stage along with our deep partnerships within the Greater Worcester area. There is ample evidence of our collaborations with cultural, nonprofit, civic and other organizations throughout this report, and we are proud of our role as a community partner working with others to build our city’s reputation and branding.
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Troy Siebels addressing community leaders at The Women’s Forum.
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Cultural & Civic Partnerships • Access Hanover Lyceum Series events
provide the opportunity to partner with other nonprofit organizations and highlight their unique contributions to the cultural and civic wellbeing of our community.
• The WOO Card Program is a collaboration of over 60 different museums, restaurants, and creative businesses in Worcester County that offer discounts and other benefits to more than 20,000 WOO card holders.
• The WISE Program at The Hanover Theatre is a continuing education program for seasoned volunteers within the community.
• South High Food Pantry donations provided by theatre volunteers help to keep this important initiative alive with monthly supplies of food and other essential items for students in need.
Educational & Community Outreach • The Hanover Theatre’s Student
Ambassadors Program works with college work-study students to market and promote theatre and city-wide events on their campuses.
• In partnership with the United Way, over 1,500 tickets to A Christmas Carol are distributed to the underserved in our community every year.
• Our College Internship Program provides students hands-on experience in cultural arts marketing and development.
• The Motivational Speakers Program, in collaboration with Worcester Technical High School, provides unique opportunities for students to hear from inspirational leaders.
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The Franklin Square Society The Theatre’s Cultural Leaders
“The Hanover Theatre is such a wonderful
treasure for Worcester and the surrounding
area. This cultural jewel has been a priceless
contribution to the community thanks to the
generosity and vision of so many individuals,
companies and local foundations. In the past
we would travel to Boston and New York to
see quality productions but now they are here
in our own “backyard.” It’s great to have
the opportunity to enjoy many outstanding
performances with our family and friends.
We are proud to continue to invest in the
theatre to preserve its presence in Worcester for
future generations to enjoy.”
Mike and Dorothy Tsotsis Founding and Franklin Square Society Members
This past year the Franklin Square Society welcomed over 38 new members. This solid and ever increasing group of business partners and individuals believe that their investment in the theatre is paying off on many different levels. Their annual commitment goes far beyond their interest in the theatre’s wellbeing. They understand that the theatre’s success is providing the confidence Worcester needs to invest in development projects and initiatives that are significantly enhancing the city.
Our Valued Franklin Square Society Membership Base Mary C. DeFeudis
Steve Buchalter, Enterprise Cleaning Corporation
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation
Don & Polly Phipps
Worcester Business Development Corporation
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Francis Carroll & Family
Polar Beverages
National Grid
Martha & Arthur Pappas, M.D.
Edward & Amy Russo
Commerce Bank
AstraZeneca
Atlantic Vision
Avidia Bank
Bank of America
BayState Savings Bank
Charlotte Klein Dance Centers
Crown Bakery
David Ludwick, Bowditch & Dewey, LLP
Digital Federal Credit Union
Drs. Ronald & Kimberly Ebb
Fallon Community Health Plan
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Heat Trace Products
Killeen Machine Tool Co.
Mirick O’Connell
National Amusements
People’s United Bank
Reliant Medical Group
Rotmans
Saint Vincent Hospital
Southbridge Savings Bank
Southgate at Shrewsbury
UniBank
United Bank
United Lens Company, Inc.
Unum
Worcester Fitness
Marilyn & Mark Aaronson
AdCare Hospital of Worcester
David & Kristen Albright
AllCom Credit Union
Barry & Jean Alman
Alphagraphics
Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson
Michael & Marie Angelini
Anna Maria College
Anonymous
Brent & Katrinka Arthaud
Assumption College
Paul & Jane Baker
Elizabeth J. Baldarelli
Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew
Jack & Susan Bassick
Jo Ann & Ted Bauer
Becker College
Dr. Steven J. Beckman & Family
The Belsito Family
Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Bender
Len & Maria Beyersdorfer
Tina & Seth Bilazarian
R.E. Bidinger, DDS - J.M. Stiles, DMD
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Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or email [email protected]. Please accept our apologies.
Charles & Janet Birbara
Dwight & Susan Blake
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Maurice & Pamela Boisvert
Michael & Cathy Bollus
Karin Branscombe
H. Paul & Sara Buckingham
John & Dawn Budd
Lynda Burgess
Jeff Burk
George S. & Alta-Mae Butler
Douglas P. Butler
Drs. Richard A. & Jane P. Callahan
Patricia & Francis Canali
Barbara & Richard Cerny
James & Stella Chacharone
David & Carol Chester
Cinch IT, Inc.
Clark University
Dr. John Coakley
James & Nancy Coghlin
College of the Holy Cross
Chris & Catherine Collins
Consolidated Beverages
Mary & Hannah Cooper
Michael Czech & Silvia Corvera
Richard & Ann Marie Cravedi
John & Pam Crowe
Mel Cutler, Cutler Capital Management
Mike & Liz Giguere
Paul & Sandra Demoga
Joseph Depasquale
Richard & Maureen Dodakian
Donald & Melanie Donegan
Kevin & Michelle Donovan
John & Beverly Doubleday
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Durgin
Deborah & Richard Emmons
Fred & Patty Eppinger
Barbara E. Fargo
Mark & Annette Farley
Andrew & Robin Feldman
Marianne Felice, MD
Kathleen Ferraro
Allen Fletcher
Warner S. & Mary F. Fletcher
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Flynn
Ann L. Flynn
Susan & Jay Foley
Richard & Joan Freedman
Mark & Jan Fuller
Lee & Dina Gaudette
William & Patricia Giannopoulos, Friendly Discount Liquors
Sunshine Sign Company, Inc.
Geoffrey & Janet Graeber
Jane Grant
Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green
Mel & Joyce Greenberg
David & Cheryl Greenfield
The Grenon Family
Dr. Abraham & Linda Haddad
Bruce Hager
Paul & Cynthia Hanlon
Phyllis Harrington
EL Harvey & Sons
Donna & Andrew Hebb
Robert J. Hennigan, Jr. Esq & Marilyn Hennigan
Hermann Foundation
Hilton Garden Inn
Tim & Sue Hopkins
Stasia B. Hovenesian
H. Carter & Susan Hunt
William & Patricia Iandoli
David & Kathy Israelian-Fleming
Howard & Frances Jacobson
Robert Jenal
James & Ellen Jewart
Kallin & Linda Johnson
Steve & Lee Joseph
John & Rayna Keenan
W. David & Lee Norton Kelly
Ms. Lisa Kirby Gibbs
Helen P. Koskinas
Harry P. & Sharon Kotseas
Sharon & Allen Krause
Henry & Holly LaMountain
Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Lane, Jr.
Kathleen & John Lauring
Richard & Tracey Lavey
Deb & Stan Levenson
Bruce & Andrea Little
Stephen & Valerie Loring
Phyllis & Jeff Lupisella
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Lurier
Carole Lyman
Steve & Kathy Lynch
Helder & Maggie Machado
Edward & Margaret Madaus
Thomas & Nadine Manning
Troy & Laurie Maurer
Robert & Myra McAnulty
Jean McDonough
Joe & Linda McGowan
Richard E. & Natasha Miller
Jack & Cynthia Monahan
Ronn & Holly Moody
Morgan-Worcester, Inc.
Chris J. Muello, C/J Trucking
Richard & Diana Mundinger
Lisa Nevin
Mike & MaryBeth Noonan
Beata & Michael O’Brien
James D. O’Brien Jr, Esq.
Brendan & Claire O’Connor
Daniel & Jane O’Connor
Tom & Maura O’Connor
Matthew Olds
Edward & Susan O’Neil
Vincent Osterman, E. Osterman Gas Service
P. L. Rider Medical Supply
Mike Pagano, Lamoureux-Pagano Associates
Peppers Fine Catering
John Phipps
Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher
Joseph Polito, J. Polito Realty
Joanne Prizio
Quinsigamond Community College
Karen & Ken Rapp
Arthur J. & Debra L. Remillard
John & Linda Rives
Allen & Ruth Rubin
Thomas & Patricia Ryan
Shirley & Phillip Ryznal
R. Joseph Salois, Atlas Distributing
Ed Sato
John & Ann Savageau
John & Ellen Savickas
Robert Seder
Patricia Segerson
The Shanklin Family
Karon & Kellie Shea
Walter Shea
Michael & Kristal Sheehy
William & Carol Shemeth
Michael & Carol Sleeper
Denise & Joel Smith
Spencer Savings Bank
Mike & Lorna Stearns
Daniel M. & Deborah S. Steigman
Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance Agency
John & Lynn Sullivan
Michael & Jennifer Tarka
Francis J. Tighe
Paul & Susan Trombley
Michael & Dorothy Tsotsis
Lisa Vaillancourt
Kim & Adrian Vanderspek
Herbert & Jean Varnum
Anthony Vigliotti
Ron & Marsha Wagner
Elizabeth Walker
Webster Five Cents Savings Bank
James & Tracy V. Wells
Jerry & Demmie Wells
Todd H. Wetzel
Robert Wiley, Rac Pac, Inc.
Joyce Cariglia & David Williams
Sharon & Peter Woodbury
Susan & David Woodbury
Worcester State University
James & Marita Zuraitis
Updated 6.30.13
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Corporate, Foundation & College Support
Our corporate sponsors help make it possible for us to do all that we do. In return we seek to offer them maximum benefit, including extensive corporate visibility in advertising and print materials; use of the theatre’s lobby spaces for private pre- or post-performance functions; and additional benefits that may be tailored to specific needs. Corporate sponsors, as well as corporate members of the Franklin Square Society, are invited to participate in The Hanover Theatre Employee Discount Program, which offers discounts on tickets to most shows, as well as excellent last minute deep discounts and corporate offers; a benefit that has wide appeal for companies who value their employees.
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND CONFIDENCE IN OUR ORGANIZATION
AdCare Hospital of Worcester
Bank of America
College of the Holy Cross
Commerce Bank
Fallon Community Health Plan
Fletcher Tilton
Guild of St. Agnes
The Hanover Insurance Group
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Nichols College
Polar Beverages
Reliant Medical Group
Southbridge Savings Bank
UMass Medical School
UniBank
United Bank
Unum
Honey Farms and Polar Beverages present their contribution to the Worcester County Food Bank as part of Stomp sponsorship.
PHOTO: LAURIE CARR
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WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING CORPORATIONS FOR THEIR MATCHING FUND SUPPORT
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
BNY Mellon
IBM
ING
Saint-Gobain Corporation
The Hanover Insurance Group
Unum
COLLEGE PARTNERS
Anna Maria College
Assumption College
Becker College
Clark University
College of the Holy Cross
Nichols College
Quinsigamond Community College
UMASS Medical School
Worcester State University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Colleges of Worcester Consortium
MA College of Pharmacy & Health Services
WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOUNDATIONS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY THIS PAST YEAR
American Theatre Organ Society
Hermann Foundation
Worcester Arts Council in support of the Student Critics Program
Polar Beverages is grateful to The Hanover Theatre for presenting first-class theatrical and musical performances that have enriched the Worcester community. As a local business we are proud to offer our sponsorship support to the theatre for all they do to enhance the City of Worcester.Ralph Crowley, Jr. Polar Beverages President & CEO
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Securing the Future Capital Campaign Support
SECURING THE FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS:
The Securing the Future capital campaign reached $2,926,932 in contributions as of June 30, 2013; the close of our fiscal year. The board of directors and staff would like to recognize the hard work of members of both the Capital Campaign Advisory Committee and the Campaign Ambassadors Steering Committee for their commitment to the goals of the campaign. This leadership group initiated plans for the Tony Awards Gala, an elegant red carpet event, to be held at the theatre on April 26, 2014.
As part of the campaign, we launched the 1926 Society, the legacy giving society for The Hanover Theatre. The society’s name commemorates the year the historic Poli Palace Theatre first opened its doors to the public. We are currently seeking founding members for this new group and would like to acknowledge Bruce Hager and David Williams for becoming the first to join.
$500,000 - $1,000,000
The Hanover Insurance Group
$250,000 - $499,999
The George I. Alden Trust
The George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Foundation
The Stoddard Charitable Trust
$100,000 - $249,999
The Ruth H. & Warren A. Ellsworth Foundation
The Fletcher Foundation
Unum
$50,000 - $99,999
Patricia & Fred Eppinger
The Mildred H. McEvoy Foundation
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund
Worcester Business Development Corporation
$25,000 - $49,999
Bank of America
Mary C. DeFeudis
Fallon Community Health Plan
Noreen & Ivan Green
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
MA College of Pharmacy & Health Science
Rockwell Foundation
Dorothy & Michael Tsotsis
United Bank
$10,000 - $24,999
Jeff Burk & Dale LePage
Catherine & Chris Collins
The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation
Mary & Warner Fletcher
Allen Fletcher
Hoche-Scofield Foundation
Lee & Steve Joseph
Valerie & Stephen Loring
MA Cultural Facilities Fund
Lynn & John Sullivan
UniBank
Webster 5 Cents Savings
Wyman-Gordon Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Pam & Maurice Boisvert
Karin Branscombe
Paul & Sandy Demoga
Jan & Mark Fuller
Cheryl & David Greenfield
Linda & Kallin Johnson
Charlotte & Ben Klein
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Margaret & Ed Madaus
Mirick O’Connell, Attorneys at Law
Holly & Ronn Moody
James D. O’Brien Jr.
Elizabeth & Robin Rhodes
Ed Sato
TD Bank
Karen & Fran Tighe
David Williams & Joyce Cariglia
$1,000 – $4,999
Anonymous
Kristen & David Albright
Jean & Barry Alman
Mary Ellen & Cliff Anderson
Marie & Michael Angelini
Elizabeth Baldarelli
Susan & John Bassick
Jo Ann & Ted Bauer
Tammy & George Butler
Wayne Canty, Heat Trace Products
The Carroll Family
Nancy & Jim Coghlin
Cheryl & Kerry Daigle
Melanie & Donald Donegan
Beverly & Skip Doubleday
Barbara Fargo
Marianne Felice
Simone & Jose Flores-Cardillo
Ann L. Flynn
Jane Grant
The Hart Foundation
Janice Hitzhusen & James Pease
Stasia B. Hovenesian
Frances & Howard Jacobson
The Jenal Family
Helen Koskinas
Susan & John Lajoie
Michelle & Robert Johnson
Martha & Michael Kelleher
Tracey & Richard Lavey
Andrea & Bruce Little
The MacDonald Family
Linda & Joe McGowan
Jane & William Mosakowski
Beata & Michael O’Brien
Claire & Brendan O’Connor
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Connor
Donald Pegg
Polly & Donald Phipps
Ruth & Allen Rubin
Rush Street Gaming
Patricia & Tom Ryan
J. Robert Seder
Patricia Segerson
Karon Shea
Jane & Troy Siebels
Southbridge Savings Bank
Lorna & Michael Stearns
United Lens Company
Kim & Adrian Vanderspek
Demmie & Jerry Wells
Todd Wetzel
Sharon & Peter Woodbury
Sue & David Woodbury
$500 - $999
Maria & Len Beyersdorfer
Ann Marie & Richard Cravedi
Joyce & Mel Greenberg
William F. Lynch Company, Inc.
Walter Shea
Janet Zeidler
Updated as of 10/26/2013
“Pam and I believe an investment in The Hanover Theatre fosters not only a love of the performing arts but also is an investment in the future of Worcester.”Maurice Boisvert Board Member Capital Campaign Leadership Team
PHOTO: COURTNEY GONZALEZ
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Building A Membership Based Organization
The theatre’s members are its lifeblood. Their annual commitment of $50 or more gives us the stability we need to weather the volatility inherent in presenting live performances. The strong and steady growth of the theatre’s membership to 4,934 households in 2013 evidences the widespread benefit that The Hanover Theatre provides to the Greater Worcester community. Members get the best seats at the best prices, with early access to tickets and discounts to most performances.
Dorothy Dixon
Karen Dunn
Stephen Erickson
Stephen Furlong
Robert & Nancy Kenney
Lynne Moriarty
Debbie Papa
Shirley Ryznal
Jennifer Scumaci
Debra Trantolo & Edward Cichon
Jennifer Adams
Kris Adams
Mary & Charles Aleksiewicz
Chan Alexander
Sandra Allen
Jim & Bonnie Amtmann
John Andres
Donald & Carol Anglim
Donna Arena-Myers
Richard & Susan Army
Pamela Aronson
Debbie Asbridge
David & Linda Ayers
Janice Babbitt
Edwin Baduski
Peter & Ellen Bagdon
George Bailey
Frederic Baker
Norma Baker
Jennie Lee Balboni
Michael Ball
Gerald Ballentine
Edward E. Bambauer
Rodney Banks
James Barber
Mr. Joseph Barnes
Stephen Barney
Stanley Baron
James Barry
Daniel Barry
Steven & Debra Bartelloni-Kedski
Elizabeth A. Battisti
Allan & Jacqueline Beard
Janet Beauchemin
Mr. Joseph Beaulac
Allen & Barbara Beck
Robert & Nancy Beckwith
Dr. Norman & Nancy Beisaw
Shari Belanger
Mrs. Gail Bellefleur
Carolyn Bellil
Susan Belsito
Janice Benicek
Maura Bennett
Bonnie Benvenuti
Gerard Bergeron
John Bernard
Sharon Bernard
George & Barbara Bernardin
Kathleen Bernier
Kathy Berrian
Debra Bertaiaume
Bruce & Joan Bertrand
Barbara Bessette
Robert & Barbara Bessette
Carolle Bider-Gendron
Paula Bigelow
Windsor H. & Jacquelyn Bigelow
Durwood Birtz
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Bishop
Elaine Bitter
Paul Black
Seth Blackwell
Carol Blake
Cheryl Bliss
Kathleen Bogosian & David Pollock
Ken Boivin
Steve Boliver
Christopher S. Bonni
John Borek
Howard & Esther Borer
Jean Boucher DiNoia
William Boudo
Stacy & Gordon Bousquet
Deborah Boutilier
John & Maureen Bouvier
Thomas Bouvier Sr.
Gayle Bowe
Charles D. Bowers
Kathe Bowman
Carolyn Brady
Amy & John Brandes
Diane Brennan
Debra & Daeg Brenner
Robert Brewer
Bob Brigham
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A photograph of the former Poli Palace Theatre circa 1920’s or 1930’s from a private collection.
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Joseph A. Brindisi
Pat & Fran Brissette
David Brooks
Doreen Brooks
Debbie Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Brown
Janine & Paul Brueggemann
Jay Bry
James Bujnowski
Paula & Jim Buonomo
Ann Burbank
Alison Burke
Stephen Burke
Virginia Burke
John Burke
Patricia Burns
Steven Bush
Shirley Bussolari
Theresa Butkiewicz
Mr. Edward Byrnes
William & Laurie Cahill
Loretta Capalbo
Andrea Caplan
Susan Carey
Steven Cariglio
Dorothy Carlson
Cornelius Carmody
CHK Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Christine Cassidy
Ximena Castro
David & Karen Catallozzi
William & Rosemary Cavanagh
Bruce Chalupka
Dale & Sara Jane Chambers
Georgette Champagne
Jeanne Chase
Bill Chiarchiaro
Wayne & Angela Choinski
Catherine Choquet
Jon & Jeanne Christiano
Marcia & Leo Ciaccio
Ciborowski Insurance Agency
Steven & Diane Clark
John & Brigita Clementi
Liz Clemenzi
Susan & Joanna Cloutier
Mary Clow
Margaret Coan
Joseph Cohen
Nancy Colby
Christy Cole
David Cole
Elizabeth Cole
Catherine Colinvaux
Deborah Colleary
Rene & Lynne Comtois
John Congdon
Richard Connole
Charlotte Connor
James Connors, Esq
Kelley Conrad
Robert Conti
T. Cooper
Craig Coppola
Toni Coppola
Lee Cordaro
Merry Cormier
Carolyn J. Corriveau
Roger & Denise Cote
Richard & Charlotte Cote
Harry Cotterly & M. Noelia Blandin
Patricia Couhig
Lynne Courtney
Paul Cousineau
Wendy Coutu
Joe Cox
Tracy Craig
Alice Creamer
Frederick Crocker Jr.
Jo-Anne Cronin
Janet L. Croshaw
Bryan Croteau
Paula Cullinane
Beth Cunningham
Don Cunningham
Adam Currier
Katherine Curtis
Joseph & Patricia Cusimano
Debra D’Agostino
Kerry & Cheryl Daigle
Theresa Dauphinais
Andy Davis
Deborah Dawson
Susan Day
Donna Demboski
Andrea Depatie
Eric DeRivera
Lori Dery
Robert Desilets
Reed & Pamela Desplaines
Susan Devlin
Lisa Dickinson
Joanne DiNardo
Janice Dionis
Matthew DiPilato
Donna Dobay
Jan & Martin Dodd
Ralph & Karen Doe
Jeffrey & Dayle Doherty
Barbara Dolan
Maureen & Michael Donoghue
Robert Donoghue
Sandra Doty
Richard Dow
Betty Jo Dowd
Colleen Dowling
Madeline Dragone
Peter Drake
Christine Drappi
Michael Dube
Patricia Duff
Joseph Duffy
Mary Duffy
Rich Duguay
Kathy Dulude
Beth Dunn
Jim Durning
Casey Eaton
Denise Edelman
Paul Edmonds
Betty Edwards
Paula Ehwa
Richard Ellbeg
Patty Ellis
Gail & Henry Enman
Roberta Epstein
Richard Erickson
Stephen & Bobbi Erickson
Alice Eriksen
Peter Ettenberg
Bob & Sally Evans
Annemarie Fairhurst
Andrea Falcione
John & Marjorie Farr
Andrea Farrell
Karen & Robert Fay
Therese Fegreus
Mrs. Kerri Felton
Dennis & Cory Fenton
Sheila Ferraiuolo
Nancy Field
Ceril & Howard Fish
Charran Fisher
Richard Fisher
Robert Fitzgerald
Matthew Flandreau
Simone Fleming
Nancy Flores
Jose R. & Simone Flores-Cardillo
Beth Foley
Paul Fontaine
Liberty Movers
Kathleen Ford-Pelley
Colleen Forti
Nancy Foster
Charles Fox
Mark & Lori Fox
Frank Franconeri
Mark & Deborah Freeman
Paula R. Freeman
Liz Frem
Lizett Frias
Diana Frizzle & Terry Harmon
Katherine Frongillo
Susan Fuller
Keith Fuller
Kellie Fuller
Jeffrey Fuller
Charlene Gaca
Coreen & Michael Gaffney
Janice Garofalo
Robert Gaudet
Lisa & Stephen Genatossio
Cherylann Gengel
Robert Gentile
Terry Gentile
Mr. Christopher George
Michael Germain & Angela Roy
Lisa Giglio
Michelle Gilberti
Terry Gilchrist & Dianne Dwyer
Robert Gill
Ellen S. Gillis
John Giordano
Doris Giroux
Sandra Giroux
Stuart & Kathleen Glass
Danny Goldman
Ann Gooding
Ralph Goodwin
Nancy Goodwin
Raymond Goozey
Cathy Gordon
Lane & Lisa Gordon
Thomas William Gorski Jr.
Donald & Elaine Grady
Ed Grandbois
Sharon Grassel
Matthew & Camille Graves
Judith & Robert Greene
Neil Greenwald
Joseph Gregus
Katherine Grenier
Karen Grimes
Mr. & Mrs. Grimley
George Grosner
L.E. Groux
Gary & Karen Guglielmello
Leslie Fish & Jerry Gurwitz
Jane Guthro
Nate Hafer
Jean Haley
David Hall
Margaret Hallett
Patricia Hammond
Russell Hammond
Maryanne & Paul Hammond and Eileen & John Prizio
Francis Hann
Susan Hanscom
Gail Hanson
Susan Hansson
Alan F. & Gail M. Harrington
Shauna Harris
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Sandra Harris
Carissa Hartman-Wozniak
Angela Hastie
Traci Hatt
John Hawkins
Judith Hayden
Marcia Head
James Healey
Jenny Healy
Carla Hellander
Brian Hendrickx
Michael Hennessy
Kristen Henriques
Susan Henry
Jane Herrion
Tom & Ruth Hiller
Chris Hinckley
Deborah Harmon Hines
Michael Hirsh
Marie Hobart
Joan E. & Robert A. Hodskins
Elaine & John Hogan
Laurie & Matt Hogan
Linda Hook
Buzz Hooker
Shana Hopkins
Bill Horn
Steve Horton
Tracy A. Houston
Charles Howe
Donald & William Howe-Hughes
Marsha Hutchinson
Mr. Donald Irving
Peter Ivaska
Keith Jackson
Jo Anne Jacobson
Bruce & Maria Jacobson
Gabriela Jara
Marine Johanson
Jacqueline Jones
C. Greer Jordan
Paul Jourcin
Eugene Kalajian
Mr Carl Kaliszewski
Renuka Kamerkar
Jennifer Kane
Josh Kane
Jon & Lora Kanter
Madeline Karcasinas
Demetrios Karis
Helen Kataisto
Judith Ann Keegan
Nora Keil
Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Kelleher
S. Keller
Terrence F. Kennedy
Christine & Zeus Kerravala
Susan Kerrissey
Gary Kettle
Kevin’s Automotive of West Boylston
Catarina Kiefe
Darrell Kleya
Christopher Kneeland
Catherine Knowles
Beverly Kohlstrom
Mary Ann Kourey
John Kowalczyk
Suzanne Kozak
Cindy Kozica
Betsy Kravitz
Charles Kruse
Judie Kulis
John Kullas
Otto & Karen Kunz
Clara LaBoy
Maurice Laffin
Karen Laganelli
Lajoie Investigations Inc.
Dawn & Robert Laman
The LaMarche Family
Debra Lamarche
Edward Lambert Jr.
Judith Lancey
Judith Lane
Susan Lane
Frances Langille
Jim Langley
Roger LaPerle
Richard & Barbara Laplant
Lisa Larson
Warren Lavallee
Debra LaVergne
Paul & Maria Laverty
Linda Lavigne
Paula Lavitt
Paul & Diane LeClair
Edward LeCouteur
Lindi Lee
Don & Janet Lee
Celeste Leger
David Leibowitz
Joseph Leland
Karen Lennox
Kristen Leo
Richard & Mary Ellen Letarte
Danyelle Letendre
Dana Letiecq
Paula Leva
Stanley & Madeline Levine
Patsy Lewis
Barbara S. Liftman
Kathy Linton
David & Maria Litalien
Stefini Lizotte
Christine Long
Kim Long
Karen Love
April Lowe
Lucy Lukason
Jon & Kathy Lundstrom
Steven MacDuff Sr.
Marlene Mach
Donna E. MacLean
Francis W. & Susan Madigan
Keli Maffei
Patricia Maher
Deborah Maietta
Eric & Patricia Malins
Judith Malley
Leslie Malloy
Danna Mancini
Christopher & Michelle Mancini
Robert Manuel
Elaine Manzi
George Marrino
Anthony Martella
Brenda Martin
Catherine Martin
Philip Marysz
Marissa Marzilli
Karen Matt
Stephen Maxson
James Maxwell
George Mayer
Gary Maynard
Carolann McAdam
Anita McCabe
John McCann
David McClintock
Kathleen McClintock
Michael McDaniel
Thomas McDavitt
Charles McDevitt
Annette McDonnell
Bill & Sarah McGee
Mrs. Judith McGrail
Janice McGuane
Francis McGuill
Mary McGuire
Deborah McKenna
James McKenna
Mr. & Mrs. McKeon
Ward McLaughlin
Robert & Jan Mecca
Olga Melnick
Charlotte Menninger
Susan Meola
Kevin Mercadante
Roger Messier
James Michelson
Teresa Migdelany
Ken & Alberta Milhem
Joan & Robert Milsop
Mark & Celeste Mischenko
John Mitchell
MJF Enterprises Inc.
Donna & Arthur Mooradian
Seana Moran
Mr. Richard Morin
Roland Morin
John Mortimer
Dave Moses
Robert Mosman
Jim & Beth Moughan
Sharon Mueller
Beverly Mulkey
Tom & Vanda Mullins
Mr Michael Mulrain
Peter & Ellen Mundy
Dennis Murphy
George S. Murray
April Murray
Pamela & David Murray
Jeffrey & Carol Mushnick
Kate & Thomas Myshrall
Clare Nadolski
Margaret Naughton
Charlotte Newton
Dawn Nichols
Philip & Judy Niddrie
Sally Niemi-Farhoody
Ron Nix
Dr. Cheryl Nobrega
Stephen & Cindy Norton
Patrick Nugent
Martin Nugent
Frances Nugent
Karen Nunley
Jane O’Brien
Roberta O’Brien
Kevin O’Brien
Thomas O’Connor
John & Juliann O’Connor
Wendy & Dennis O’Leary
Tom Olson
Sarah O’Neil
Peter & Sue Ormondroyd
Julio Pacca
Lynette Paczkowski
Warren Palley
Margaret Papalia
Harry & Wendy Pape
Kurt Parent
Catherine Parker
Bette Parker
Lynn & Chuck Patterson
Patricia Patulak
Donna-Marie Card & Paul L. Grant
Raymond & Sheila Pavlik
David Pearlstein
Dave’s Pest Control
Yuisa Perez
Daleen Perkins
Kathleen & Richard Perry
Paula Perry-Smith
John Person & Francesca Perrone
Roland Peterleitner
Janet Peters
Jan Peters
Jack Petty
Becky Phillips
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Rob & Nancy Phipps
Ken & Sharon Pickles
Amy Picotte
Mark Pielocik
Christine Pimentel
Leslie Pinnell
David Piperno
David Pizzi
Nicholas Plante
Patricia Plasse
Deborah Plummer
Jeffrey Pond
Susan & Seth Popinchalk
Robert Post
Ken Postma
Ken Pousland
Thomas Power
Robert Powers
Powerstrut.com, Inc.
Lorene & Kimberly Pozzi
Michael & Jennifer Pratt
Pratt Trucking
Robert & Susan Protano
Linette M. Provost
Pamela Provost
George Prunier Jr.
Cindy Purcell
Dr. Dennis Quinn & Ms. Christine Lewis-Quinn
Maria Rafalski
John Rainey
David Snook & Raluca Luster
Mark & Michelle Randall
Joan Raphaelson
Julie Ray
Larry Raymond
Harold Read
Carol Reardon
Selina Remmer
Andrew Renzoni
Jeffrey Resnick
William Reusch
Robin & Elizabeth Rhodes
Ann Richards
Joel Richards
Lawrence Ring
Bob Ripley
Kathryn Roberts
Don Ross
Tim Roughan
Philip & Geraldine Rouleau
Anne-Marie Routhier
Cheryl Roy
Kenneth Rozsahegyi
Agnes Rubin
David Russell
Stacey Russell
Debra Russell
Dorothy Ryan
Robert & Linda Ryan
Michael & Ellen Sabourin
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Salitsky
Amalia Santiago-Guven
Andrey Sayko
Donna Sayward
Dr. Mary Scannell
Tom Schaefer
Fredrick D. Schafer & Jane Schafer Schwartz
Stuart & Deanna Schoenly
Valerie Schrank
Bernard & Gina Schultz
Marguerite Schwartz
Kathryn Schwartz
Paul & Zelda Schwartz
Dorothy Scott
Carol Seager
Eleanor Sedares
Mark Seliger
Paul Sepuka
Susan Sereti
Samuel Sespaniak
Eleni Sgouritsas
David V. Shablin
Kelly Shamgochian
Jean Shaw
Dennis & Anne Shea
Mary C. Shea
Ellen Sheedy
Cynthia Sherman
Evelyn & Sumner Silver
Angela Silvester
Richard & Susan Simitis
Richard Simmons
Richard Sisson
Martin Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Judith Smith
John Snook
Karen Spiewak
Joan Spind
Jay & Nancy Spitulnik
Bobbi Spofford
Cynthia St. Germain
Linda St. John
Roderick St. Pierre
Thomas Stark
Andy Starvaski
Dr. Charles & Karen Steiger
Michelle Stelmach
Linda Stepsis
Doug Stevens
Helen Stevens
Rhonda Stimson
Mark & Darlene Stoever
Jan Stone
H. Stanley Stoney
Daniel R. Strong
Donald Stuart
Michael Sullivan
Mary Sullivan
Donna Suzano-Woods
T. Christina Sweeney
Dana & Cheryl Swenson
Nancy & Janina Swiacki
Ralph & Jeanine Swick
Ann Symes
Joseph & Constance Tancrell
Lori Tanenbaum
Gary Tanguay
John Tapia
James & Paula Tashjian
Susan Terkanian
Robert Terrill
Judith Tessier
George & SheilaTetler
Anne Thebeau
Scott A. Tourigny
Richard Traina
Diane Travers
Joseph & Sandra Travinski
Britt Trifone
Jennifer & Wayne Trotter
Bruce Trotto
Richard Tuck
Susan Turcotte
Frank Vaccaro
Kenneth Vachon
Gail Veiby
Joan Veinot
Robert Veith
Jeanette Vernon
Donna Vickery
Ana Villegas
Joyce & Don Virostek
Steven Voorhees
Michele Wade
Ronald Waite
Stephen & Terry Waite
Gail Walker
Kate Walker
William & Debroah Wall
William Walsh
Patricia Walton
Brenda Ware
James Wasgatt
Ken Washwell
Mark Watson
Christina Webb
Ann Marie Weber
James Welch
James A. Welu
Mary Wennen
Ruth Wentzell
Francis Wesolowski
Susanne Westerman
Thomas White
Thomas Whitestone
David Whitworth
Bruce & Eleanor Willard
Erin Williams
Mary Wilson
Cindy Wing
David Wolkowicz
Wendy & Randy Wong
Jane Woolsey
Worcester County Firefighters Emerald Society
Wade Wormann
Marilyn Wrightson
Elaine & Phil Wrubel
Jasmin Wyatt
Joseph Wysk
Anthony Yesket
Karyn M. Zabel
Colleen Zaccardo
Nancy Zackaricz
Marshall Zamansky
Denise Zawalick
Joseph Zawielski
Janet Zeidler
Due to space constraints, we can only list members at the $100 level and above. Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or email [email protected]. Please accept our apologies.
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Combined Statement of Activities for the Years Ending June 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Revenue Financial Picture OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2013 2012 2011
Ticket sales & fees $7,075,347 $5,520,444 $5,358,764
Theatre rental $218,582 $205,711 $192,217
Food & beverage, merchandise & parking $700,806 $684,769 $606,832
Advertising & other earned revenue $384,700 $324,728 $330,455
Total earned revenue $8,379,435 $6,735,653 $6,488,268
Franklin Square Society $284,504 $246,242 $212,226
Memberships $191,685 $181,640 $145,885
Corporate sponsorships & foundations $236,046 $164,992 $130,067
Access to the Arts Fund $28,288 $43,320 $36,101
In-kind contributions $79,700 $79,700 $98,700
Total contributed revenue & sponsorship $820,223 $715,893 $622,979
TOTAL REVENUE $9,199,658 $7,451,547 $7,111,247
Performers $3,447,592 $2,615,238 $2,461,093
Production, technical & house staff $1,401,043 $951,950 $910,569
Advertising $956,675 $852,145 $777,066
Other direct event expenses $259,351 $282,907 $236,370
Total event expenses $6,064,661 $4,702,238 $4,385,098
Salaries & benefits, professional fees $1,530,535 $1,315,328 $1,147,705
Administrative & supplies $331,798 $288,744 $248,235
Fundraising $22,885 $4,969 $31,785
Facilities & insurance $532,216 $462,923 $504,239
Total administrative expenses $2,417,434 $2,071,963 $1,931,964
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $8,482,095 $6,774,202 $6,317,062
Debt service, interest & reserves $581,660 $613,143 $610,194
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,063,755 $7,387,344 $6,927,257
NET REVENUE $135,903 $64,202 $183,990
Expenses
Ticket sales & fees: $7,075,347
Theatre rental: $218,582
Bars, merchandise & parking: $700,806
Program advertising & other: $384,700
Contributed revenue & sponsorship: $820,223
Performance fees: $3,447,592
Event staff & expenses: $2,617,069
Administrative: $1,885,218
Facilities: $532,216
Debt service: $581,660 Worcester Center for the Performing Arts, a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, owns and operates The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.
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Use of Net Revenues After Operating Expense
* Years 2014 and later projected based on $3.5M raised through Securing
the Future Capital Campaign; Average net operating revenue estimated conservatively at $500,000.
Net revenue after op. exp. Annual debt service
Capital maintenance Contribution to reserves
Balance Sheet Summary CombinIng Statement of Financial Position for the years ending June 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011
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“I must also take this opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of our outgoing chairman Jimmy O’Brien. The Hanover Theatre’s board of directors has seen only two chairs since its formation in 2002, and it is under their leadership and stewardship that we have grown into a prominent and successful fixture in Massachusetts’ cultural landscape.”
Troy Siebels President & CEO
Lobby/function rentals Performances Student matinees
Growth in Attendance
2013 2012 2011
Cash & cash equivalents $3,622,389 $3,352,638 $2,964,871
Accounts receivable & prepaid expenses $850,263 $547,935 $143,034
Other non-current assets $17,557,813 $17,104,988 $15,872,630
Fixed assets $197,364 $159,421 $145,513
Total assets $22,227,829 $21,164,982 $19,126,048
Accounts payable $135,470 $221,993 $124,343
Advance ticket sales $1,874,417 $1,794,987 $1,495,214
Other liabilities $527,061 $324,775 $1,182,803
Total liabilities $2,536,948 $2,341,755 $2,802,360
Net assets $19,690,881 $18,823,227 $16,323,688
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $22,227,829 $21,164,982 $19,126,048
RELATED ENTITY LIABILITY * $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000
* Represents first mortgage loan carried by real estate holding entity WCPA LLC. These liabilities will transfer to the non profit Worcester Center for Performing Arts, Inc. at the end of the New Markets tax credits holding period, in September 2014.
Board of Directors The Staff Chairman
James D. O’Brien, Jr.Partner Mountain Dearborn and Whiting, LLP
Vice Chairman Dr. John L. Sullivan, M.D.
Molecular Medicine University of Massachusetts Medical School
Treasurer David B. Greenfield
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer The Hanover Insurance Group
SecretaryKallin Johnson
Director of Music Notre Dame Academy
Kristen Albright VP, Claim Analytics The Hanover Insurance Group
Jo Ann M. Bauer Financial Adminstrator Carroll Enterprises, Inc.
Maurice Boisvert Former President & CEO YOU Inc.
Francis R. Carroll Chairman & Founder Carroll Enterprises, Inc.
Joan Crowley Community Volunteer
Mary C. DeFeudis Benefactor & Founder
Melanie J. Donegan Former Program Director Artist-In-Residence Program Wachusett Regional High School
Jane C. Grant Leadership Gifts Officer Worcester State University
Dr. Ivan R. Green Radiologist
Hon. Mel L. Greenberg, ret.Counsel Seder and Chandler, LLP
Stasia B. Hovenesian Former Executive Director Music Worcester, Inc.
Michelle Jones-Johnson Director of Human Resources UMass Medical School
Richard W. Lavey President Field Operations and Chief Marketing Officer The Hanover Insurance Group
Linda McGowan Director of Institutional Advancement EcoTarium
Cynthia A. Monahan President Monahan Associates
Beata O’Brien, RN, BSN Senior Clinical Coordinator UNUM
Thomas P. O’Connor, Jr. Program Manager Department of Defense
J. Robert Seder, Esq. Partner Seder and Chandler, LLP
Karon Shea Karon Shea Model Management/La Femmina Modeling Center
Walter Shea Vice President & Secretary O’Brien & Gibbons Insurance Agency
Sharon A. Woodbury Director of Human Resources & Public Relations Guild of Saint Agnes
Founders (Ex officio)
Edward P. Madaus Executive Director Guild of Saint Agnes
Paul J. Demoga, Esq. Attorney at Law Wolfson, Keenan, Cotton & Meagher
ADMINISTRATIVEPresident & CEO
Troy Siebels
Executive Assistant Bethany Strothers
FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCESDirector of Finance
& Human Resources Janine Diliberto
Finance & Human Resources Assistant Gerry Baeder
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONSDirector of Marketing & PR
Lisa Condit
Social Media Manager Laurie Carr
Sales Manager Diane Pieciak
Marketing Assistant Courtney Gonzalez
Marketing Associate Amal Hussein
Marketing Interns Christina Bai Allison Bujold Andrew Carr Jacqueline Distefano Michelle Houle Meg Lennon Paige Monopoli Ambar Sabino Alexandra Tennant
DEVELOPMENTDirector of Development
Nel Lazour
Associate Director of Development Carolyn Ambrose
Development Assistant Joan Gonyea
Development Interns Kathryn Buckley Emily Mooza
BOX OFFICEBox Office Manager
Brian Burke
Assistant Box Office Manager Brendan Donnellan
Box Office Coordinator Nadia Naço
Box Office Associates Julie Carlson Terry Fava Ashley Hames Cathy Mezynski Peter O’Clair Bev Tavano
OPERATIONSOperations Manager &
Director of Education Meghan Patrick
Assistant Operations Manager and Merchandise Coordinator David MacArthur
Special Events Coordinator Mark Steina
House Managers Pete Belsito Joyce Gully Ellen Santimaw Mark Steina
Salon Maître D’s Sue Shimeall Ray Trifone
MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN TEAMCurator
Don Phipps
Staff Organist Len Beyersdorfer
Assistant Curators Bruce Hager Jon Phipps
PRODUCTIONProduction Manager
Jon Rosbrook
House Electrician Brenda Shepard
House Sound/Audio Engineer Nick Joyce
Stage Crew IATSE Local 96
FACILITIESFacilities Manager
Lewis Symynkywicz
Facilities Associates Dan Friend Stan Tarka Danielle Friend
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Cover: Photo of members of the board, staff, and volunteers in front of The Hanover Theatre.