2014 Annual Report

Board of Directors The StaffCHAIRMANMaurice BoisvertFormer President & Chief Executive Officer, YOU, Inc.

VICE CHAIRRichard W. LaveySenior Vice President Chief Marketing & Distribution Officer, The Hanover Insurance Group

TREASURERDavid GreenfieldExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, The Hanover Insurance Group

SECRETARYKallin JohnsonDirector Of Music, Notre Dame Academy

Kristen AlbrightVP, Claims Analytics, The Hanover Insurance Group

Jo Ann M. BauerFinancial Administrator Carroll Enterprises, Inc.

Ronald E. Bidinger, DDSR.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD

Francis R. CarrollChairman & FounderCarroll Enterprises, Inc.

Joan CrowleyCommunity Volunteer

Mary C. DeFeudisBenefactor

Melanie J. DoneganDirector of IMTA Acting Division Karon Shea Model Management

Marianne E. Felice, MDProfessor of Pediatrics & Obstetrics/Gynecology University of Massachusetts Medical School

Jane C. Grant Leadership Gifts Officer Worcester State University

Ivan R. Green, M.D.Radiologist

Hon. Mel L. Greenberg, ret. Counsel, Seder & Chandler, LLP

Stasia B. HovenesianFormer Executive Director Music Worcester, Inc.

Michelle Jones-JohnsonDirector of Human Resources, UMass Medical School

Linda McGowanDirector of Institutional Development, EcoTarium

Cynthia A. MonahanPresident Monahan Associates

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

Michael V. O’BrienExecutive Vice President WinnCompanies

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

J. Robert Seder, Esq.Partner. Seder & Ch&ler, LLP

Karon SheaKaron Shea Model Management/La Femmina Modeling Center

Walter SheaVice President & Secretary O’Brien & Gibbons Insurance Agency

Sharon A. WoodburyDirector of Human Resources & Public Relations, Guild of St. Agnes

FOUNDERSEdward P. MadausExecutive Director, Guild of St. Agnes

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

ADMINISTRATIVEPresident & CEOTroy Siebels

Executive AssistantBethany Strothers

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCESDirector of Finance & Human ResourcesJanine Diliberto

Finance & Human Resources AssistantGeraldine Baeder

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONSDirector of Marketing & Public RelationsLisa Condit

Social Media ManagerLaurie Carr

Marketing AssistantAlthea Williams

Sales ManagerDiane Pieciak

DEVELOPMENTDirector of DevelopmentNel Lazour

Associate Director of DevelopmentCarolyn Ambrose

Membership CoordinatorKelly Hobson

BOX OFFICEDirector of TicketingGenevieve Shappell

Assistant Box Office ManagerBrendan Donnellan

FSS Ticketing ManagerNadia Naco

Box Office AssociatesJulie CarlsonTerry FavaAshley HamesCathy MezynskiPeter O’ClairBev Tavano

OPERATIONSDirector of Education & OperationsMeghan Patrick

Assistant Operations ManagerDavid MacArthur

Special Events CoordinatorMark Steina

House ManagersPete BelsitoJoyce GullyEllen SantimawMark Steina

Salon Maître D’sSue ShimeallRay Trifone

MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN TEAMResident OrganistLen Beyersdorfer

CuratorDon Phipps

Assistant CuratorsBruce HagerJon Phipps

PRODUCTIONProduction ManagerJon Rosbrook

House ElectricianBrenda Shepard

House Sound & Audio EngineerNick Joyce

Stage CrewIATSE Local 96

FACILITIESFacilities ManagerLewis Symynkywicz

Facilities AssociatesDan FriendStan TarkaDanielle FriendEmily Mooza

2 SOUTHBRIDGE STREET | WORCESTER, MA 01608 Cover Image: The Hanover Theatre’s Tony Awards Gala • Courtney Thibaudeau, CJ Gonzalez Photography

Report to the Community

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FINANCIALSUMMARY

2014COMBINED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, 2013 AND 2012OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2014 2013 2012

Ticket sales & fees $7,165,596 $7,075,347 $5,520,444 Theatre rental $223,911 $218,582 $205,711 Food & beverage, merchandise & parking $643,453 $700,806 $684,769 Advertising & other earned revenue $447,531 $384,700 $324,728 Total earned revenue $8,480,491 $8,379,435 $6,735,653 Franklin Square Society $299,122 $284,504 $246,242 Memberships $157,960 $191,685 $181,640 Corporate sponsorships & foundations $106,996 $236,046 $164,992 Access to the Arts Fund $35,101 $28,288 $43,320 In-kind contributions $79,700 $79,700 $79,700 Total contributed revenue & sponsorship $678,878 $820,223 $715,893

TOTAL REVENUE $9,159,369 $9,199,658 $7,451,547

Performers $3,895,758 $3,447,592 $2,615,238 Production, technical & house staff $1,214,171 $1,401,043 $951,950 Advertising $1,138,551 $956,675 $852,145 Other direct event expenses $365,977 $259,351 $282,907 Total event expenses $6614,457 $6,064,661 $4,702,238 Salaries & benefits, professional fees $1,575,602 $1,530,535 $1,315,328 Administrative & supplies $321,670 $331,798 $288,744 Fundraising $10,411 $22,885 $4,969 Facilities & insurance $544,434 $532,216 $462,923 Total administrative expenses $2,452,117 $2,417,434 $2,071,963 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $9,066,574 $8,482,095 $6,774,202 Debt service, interest & reserves $358,837 $581,660 $613,143

TOTAL EXPENSES $9,425,411 $9,063,755 $7,387,344

NET REVENUE ($266,043) $135,903 $64,202

2014 2013 2012 Cash & cash equivalents $3,557,836 $3,622,389 $3,352,638 Accounts receivable & prepaid expenses $798,948 $850,263 $547,935 Other non-current assets $18,107,411 $17,557,813 $17,104,988 Fixed assets $191,573 $197,364 $159,421 Total assets $22,655,768 $22,227,829 $21,164,982 Accounts payable $58,815 $135,470 $221,993 Advance ticket sales $1,682,437 $1,874,417 $1,794,987 Other liabilities $578,964 $527,061 $324,775 Total liabilities $2,320,216 $2,536,948 $2,341,755 NET ASSETS $20,335,552 $19,690,881 $18,823,227

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $22,665,768 $22,227,829 $21,164,982

RELATED ENTITY LIABILITY * $2,310,000 $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.

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY COMBINING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, 2013 AND 2012

REVENUE 2014

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Ticket sales & fees $7,165,595

Contributed revenue & sponsorship $678,878

Bars, merchandise & parking $643,453

Program advertising & other $447,531

Theatre rental $223,911

Performance fees $3,895,758

Event staff & expenses $2,718,699

Administrative $1,907,683

Facilities $544,434

Debt service $358,837

The theatre’s FY2014 year-end financial statement shows a deficit due to several one-time expenses including our new Audience View ticketing system, as well as a focus on the Securing the Future capital campaign, which successfully raised $3.6 million to reduce debt and provide for the long-term preservation and maintenance of our historic facility. Those capital contributions are not reflected here, but did have an incremental negative impact on annual contributed revenues.

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Dear Friends,

Every year, The Hanover Theatre works hard to attain our vision to be the finest performing arts center in New England. We are thrilled to echo the words of one theatregoer who said, “On a scale of 1-10, everything about The Hanover Theatre is 10++++”

Again this year, our Broadway series was highly acclaimed and as another audience member noted, “Great venue. Great show. Keep ‘em coming.”

With 197 performances and events and 208,898 visitors in our 2013-2014 season, we continue to be ranked among the top 40 theatres worldwide by Pollstar. In fact, with the help of our highly successful two-week run of Jersey Boys, along with sold-out performances of Jerry Seinfeld and Alton Brown, we were ranked as high as 12th in the world in the first quarter of 2014!

On another front, our youth initiatives took a giant step forward with a transformative collaboration with South High Community School around Memphis The Musical. Twelve hundred students participated in this exceptional initiative. For one student, the Memphis collaboration was summed up in the following words: “Seeing different people come from different countries and have different backgrounds, all coming together and doing such a big project, was incredible!”

South High School’s dynamic, energetic and creative principal, Maureen Binienda, was recognized by the Broadway League with its annual Apple Award, presented to her in New York by Tommy Tune. In addition, our Youth Summer Program saw its strongest year ever, with 80 kids presenting Footloose – the Musical! over two three-week sessions to record audiences.

Beginning in 2012, we undertook our Securing the Future capital campaign, with the goal of building a stronger financial footing for our young performing arts center. We are extremely grateful to report that through this campaign, the theatre raised $3.6 million from foundations, businesses, and many individual donors. And who said fundraising isn’t fun? A guest at our Tony Awards Gala noted, “I’ve attended many gala auctions in the past and this was the most magnificent event ever!”

Finally, we want to thank all of our 30 full and part-time staff, 26 board members, and more than 250 volunteers for making The Hanover Theatre experience truly special. We don’t think it can be said better than these words from a recent theatregoer: “All of the staff, from the parking attendant helping us with the handicap spot, the volunteers at the door, the elevator operator, EVERYONE was helpful and courteous. And that was before the show, which was beyond fantastic. The Hanover Theatre is topnotch all the way!”

We thank you all and will see you at the theatre.

Gratefully,

Maurice Boisvert Troy Siebels

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In September, the theatre’s director of education, Meghan Patrick, introduced the Adopt-A-School Program to the existing line-up of educational and cultural opportunities offered to students throughout the year.

The theatre partnered with South High Community School in Worcester to provide this unique art-based learning experience. As The Hanover Theatre seeks innovative ways to fulfill its mission of fostering a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow, Memphis The Musical presented the perfect opportunity to collaborate with school administrators and teachers on a curriculum-based partnership. Over a period of six intensive weeks, all South High students participated in lessons within each subject that incorporated Memphis’ themes, historical and sociological elements, artistic aspects and musical score.

Local dance teacher, Jen Agbay, donated her time to teaching a choreographed piece, which the students performed at the theatre during the last number of the production. Students’ artwork and classroom projects were displayed throughout the theatre’s lobby during the run of the show.

Using the show as a tool for deeper understanding of a particular subject matter had truly amazing results in teaching and inspiring students!

Nearly 1,200 students attended the performance at the theatre over two weekend days, with the Worcester Regional Transportation Authority providing free transportation. The program was nothing short of transformational, not only for students, but for South High teachers and administrators, theatre staff, and the touring production as well.

The program will be continued in fall 2014 featuring the Broadway production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Congratulations, Maureen!Following is an excerpt from the Broadway League’s 2014 Educator Apple Awards presented in New York City June 30 in recognition of Maureen Binienda, principal of South High Community School:

Principal Maureen Binienda is being recognized for her collaboration on “Adopt A School: The Memphis Project.” This school-wide project integrated the arts into every subject across the curriculum and allowed 1,200 students to see their first touring Broadway show, Memphis. Her involvement in the community is remarkable and her passion for education is unmatched. 80% of her students live below the poverty level and 12% are homeless. Principal Binienda engaged her school in the “Memphis Project,” was fully committed to the initiative, and her passion was a major contributor to its success.

COMMUNITY IMPACTAdopt-A-School Program

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The Tony Awards Gala on Saturday, April 26, 2014 marked the culmination of the Securing the Future capital campaign. The theatre’s auditorium was transformed into a magnificent dining hall with an extension of the stage built to accommodate nearly 400 guests.

In keeping with the theme of the event, The Broadway Boys performed musical numbers and our very own president and CEO, Troy Siebels, served as master of ceremonies. The evening included a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, an elegant meal, and a humorous awards ceremony including a special recognition of Stasia Hovenesian for her immeasurable contributions to Worcester’s arts community.

The theatre is grateful to the many local companies who contributed to making this evening one of our most memorable to date. Through an impressive collection of auction items, elaborate Broadway themed floral centerpieces and much more, the gala was a massive group effort that demonstrated the generosity of so many.

Behind the scenes of this special evening was the tireless work of our dedicated staff and volunteers. We thank them all for their time and talent.

The Securing the Future capital campaign began with a quiet phase in April 2011. Since then, Board, staff and campaign ambassadors continued to raise awareness of the theatre’s need to retire its debt in order to begin to reinvest in the maintenance and preservation of the building. The gala brought a close to the campaign and not only raised additional funds but provided a great opportunity to highlight our successes and thank loyal campaign supporters. The campaign and gala raised a total of $3.6 million.

SUPPORTERSSecuring the Future Capital Campaign

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

FOUNDATION SUPPORT$250,000 - $499,999The George I. Alden TrustThe George F. & Sybil H. Fuller FoundationThe Stoddard Charitable Trust

PRESENTING SPONSORS$100,000 - $249,999The Ruth H. & Warren A. Ellsworth Foundation

The Fletcher FoundationPolar BeveragesUnum

BROADWAY CIRCLE$50,000 - $99,999Bay State Savings BankPatricia & Fred EppingerThe Mildred H. McEvoy FoundationAmelia Peabody Charitable FundWorcester Business Development Corporation

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE$25,000 - $49,999Bank of AmericaCommerce Bank

Mary C. DeFeudisFallon HealthNoreen & Ivan GreenHarvard Pilgrim Health CareMCPHS UniversityRockwell FoundationDorothy & Michael TsotsisUnited Bank

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE$10,000 - $24,999Bonnie & Ron BidingerJeff Burk & Dale LePageCatherine & Chris CollinsCognizantCommonwealth Electrical Technologies

EXLThe Fred Harris Daniels FoundationMary & Warner FletcherAllen FletcherHoche-Scofield FoundationLee & Steve JosephMike Pagano, Lamoureaux-Pagano Associates

Valerie & Stephen LoringMA Cultural Facilities FundNTT DataRegan RemillardRachel Rubin, Charlotte Klein Dance Centers

Lynn & John Sullivan

One giant Tony Award to the planners, creators, volunteers, and donors who all worked tirelessly to make this a stellar event, an unequivocal sign of The Hanover Theatre’s positive impact on the arts and the community. Ron Bidinger Board and FSS member The Hanover Theatre

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photo: Tech Speaker-Colin Powell

The Holy Cross students who participated in The Hanover Theatre’s Youth Summer Program found it to be an enriching and rewarding experience that complemented their formal training at the College. The opportunity to work with young people was challenging and enlightening as the students were forced to assume responsibilities as educators and mentors.

Edward IsserProfessor and chair of the theatre department College of the Holy Cross

The theatre’s established programs continued to engage students and partners across the central Massachusetts region:n The College of the Holy Cross played a significant role in the theatre’s annual Youth

Summer Program by providing funding for four Holy Cross interns to gain hands-on experience in areas of technical design and artistic direction. In total, nine students from Clark University, Hartt School of Music, Holy Cross, Merrimack College, Berklee College of Music and Salem State University worked as accompanists, acting assistants, costume designers, dance assistants, music assistants, scenic designers, and stage managers. The Youth Summer Program awarded ten full scholarships to underserved youth in the community.

n The Student Critic Program gave six students the opportunity to participate in writing workshops taught by a professional theatre critic. Students attended six Broadway shows throughout the season and met after each production to have critical conversations about the experience. Following each session, students wrote full-length reviews based on their experience and received feedback on their writing style from Telegram & Gazette reviewer, Paul Kolas, and other students in the program. The Student Critic Program aims to expose local youth to the arts and improve their writing, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

n 144 students from the Goddard Scholars Program at Sullivan Middle School were provided with workshops on improv, public speaking, and how to write a musical. Students also visited the theatre for a personal tour, a performance of A Christmas Carol and an evening of improv comedy with Mochrie & Sherwood. The Goddard Scholars Academy awarded Meghan Patrick, director of education, the first Community Partner Appreciation Award this past May for her work with the school since 2011.

n 5,844 students from throughout central New England attended the student matinees of The Hanover Theatre’s A Christmas Carol production.

n In the spring, the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Orchestra, Ballet Arts Worcester and The Hanover Theatre collaborated on a multi-disciplinary interpretation of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. 900 elementary school students from central Massachusetts were exposed to dance as a form of communication and story telling. The project aimed to unify music and movement in an effort to cultivate the musical taste of children from their very first theatrical experience. The performance introduced and connected the sights and sounds of musical instruments with the story’s characters.

n The theatre was delighted to partner with Worcester Technical High School for their Motivational Speakers Program again this year. Special guest, Colin Powell, delivered an inspirational talk to students as they prepared to take their MCAS exams.

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

Jean & Barry Alman

Mary Ellen & Cliff Anderson

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Elizabeth J. Baldarelli

Natalie Bilancieri

David Brooks

MIchael Brown

Alta-Mae & George Butler

Charles Caisse

Wanda Cantlin

Sara Jane & Dale Chambers

Mrs. Mary Cheever

Ms. Cynthia M. Childs

Gloria & Robert Ciaffone

Melvin Cutler Charitable Foundation

Sandra & Russell Doty

Betty Edwards

Deborah & Richard Emmons

Susan Ficks

David Fleming

Ann L. Flynn

Myrna Garber

Ellen Gregus

Joseph Gregus

Bruce Hager

Stuart Hammer

Lee & Steve Joseph

Dan Karerle

Priscilla Kerr

Bernard Kobel

Kristi Koch

Helen P. Koskinas

Melissa Kuehl

Karen & Otto Kunz

Rhonda & Steward Lassner

Patricia & Robert Laut

Ms. Rosalind Levine

Ann Lisi

Andrea & Brude Little

Maura Long

Valerie & Stephen Loring

Magdelena Margelony

Mrs. Lisanne Markowitz

Ms. Karen Matt

Maureen McKeon

Kevin Mercadante

Diane & John Mirick

Christine & Charles Newfell

Miss Susan O’Connell

Susan Peltier

Marlene & David Persky

Polly & Donald Phipps

Diane & Ken Pieciak

Susan & Seth Popinchalk

Russell Pratt

Denise & David Purinton

Linda & John Rives

Ruth & Allen Rubin

Mark Seeley

Joanne & George Smith

Constance & Joseph Tancrell

George Tetler

Karen & Francis Tighe

Margaret Traina

Kathleen Trumbull

Mark Underkofler

Judith Uthoff

Jean & Herbert Varnum

Worcester Business Development Corporation

Carolyn & John Wells

Joyce Cariglia & David Williams

Wyman-Gordon Foundation

Karen Yeowell

Phillip Zamore

Due to space constraints, we can only list contributors at the $100 level and above. Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or e-mail [email protected]. Please accept our apologies.

We’re delighted to support the arts in central MA through our membership in the FSS. The team at The Hanover Theatre continues to impress us by investing funds in valuable music and theater programs in the metro Worcester area. Keep up the great work!

Ken & Karen Rapp

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VOLUNTEERSThe theatre board and staff continue to be grateful to the over 250 volunteers who serve our organization in various capacities, be it as ushers, greeters, ticket takers, administrative helpers, or gardeners. $659,502 was donated in in-kind service in the last fiscal year, contributing significantly to the day-to-day operation of the theatre.

Volunteers of the Year Sally Tracy and Tim VeilleuxWe are pleased to recognize both Sally Tracy and Tim Veilleux for their outstanding contributions to The Hanover Theatre’s volunteer program. Both Tim and Sally have been volunteering with us since 2008. Tim started with The Hanover Theatre during its inaugural season in the spring of 2008 and Sally joined later that fall. Early on, they were both recognized as dedicated and passionate volunteers and were selected to become part of the volunteer leadership as team leaders, helping to shepherd and train new volunteers each season. Two years ago, the idea came about to start a social committee for the volunteers in order to promote socializing and team building outside of the theatre. Sally and Tim immediately jumped at the chance to bring that vision to fruition. Under their guidance as co-chairs, the social committee has truly hit their stride. Two holiday parties, two road trips, four local events, five newsletters, two social surveys and a bulletin board later, the committee has made a significant impact on the camaraderie and friendship amongst our volunteer staff. Volunteers are constantly commenting on how the inception of the social committee has encouraged them to try new things and branch out in their social life.

Tim has also volunteered at the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl in Boston, First Night Boston and Art in the Park at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. When Tim is not volunteering with the theatre, he works as the Merchandise Manager at TJ Maxx in Framingham, where he has been a dedicated employee for 21 years.

Sally also volunteers with Our Lady of Angels Church in Worcester, where she helps with the planning and organizing of dinners. In her spare time, she makes handmade afghans and scarves for local homeless shelters and is a trustee with her condo’s homeowners association. She currently works as an administrative assistant at WhiteWater, Inc. in Charlton.

We are grateful for the creativity and enthusiasm Tim and Sally bring to the theatre. They truly exemplify the admirable qualities of our outstanding volunteer staff.

Joe Santa Maria, Kill the Ball Media

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David & Kristen Albright

Michael Allard-Madaus

Anne Marie Amorello

Janet Amorello

Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson

Malcolm Assadourian

Randall S. Barko & Marie Elissa Boisvert

Paul Belsito

Ronald & Bonnie Bidinger

Karin Branscombe

Lenny & Meghan Brescia

Andrea Brewster

Steve Buchalter, Enterprise Cleaning Corporation

Francis Carroll & Family

Christine Cassidy

Chris & Catherine Collins

Kerry & Cheryl Daigle

Mary C. DeFeudis

Donald & Melanie Donegan

Fred & Patty Eppinger

Marianne Felice, MD

Jose & Simone Flores-Cardillo

Susan & Jay Foley, Foley, Inc.

Mark & Jan Fuller

Paul J. Giorgio

Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green

David & Cheryl Greenfield

The Grenon Family

Jim Griesing

Maria Grimshaw

Venkat Gurumurthy

Dr. Abraham & Linda Haddad

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Stasia B. Hovenesian

Bruce & Maria Jacobson

Kallin & Linda Johnson

Patrick Jones

Steve & Lee Joseph

David Kelleher

Michael & Martha Kelleher

Benjamin & Charlotte Klein

Helen P. Koskinas

Phil Lahey

Susan Lajoie

Greg Lano

Cheryl Lapriore

Richard T. Leahy

Stanley & Deb Levenson

Bruce & Andrea Little

Monique Lucey

Jennifer Luisa

Patricia & Brian Lynch

Michael P. Lyons & Katheen A. Lyons

Brad Macomber

Ed & Margaret Madaus

Arthur Mahassel

Susan Mailman

Thomas & Nadine Manning

Jean McDonough

Timothy & Nadia McGourthy

Linda & Joe McGowan

Margaret McKenna

Grisell Mendez

James Merz

Ronn & Holly Moody

Demitrios Moschos

Tim Murray

Mike & MaryBeth Noonan

Daniel & Jane O’Connor

Evan Page

David & Marlene Persky

Jack Petty

Donald & Polly Phipps

Sherri Pitcher

Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher

Polar Beverages

Candace Race

Regan Remillard

Robin Rhodes

Grace Roche

Jon Rosbrook

Fran Russell

Thomas & Patricia Ryan

John & Ellen Savickas

Patricia Segerson

Kellie Shea

Dr. Jang & Carol Singh

Michael & Carol Sleeper

Mark Spuria

Stanley & Mary Surette

Brianne Tangney

Robert Terrill

George Tetler

Francis J. & Karen Tighe

Michael & Dorothy Tsotsis

Unum

Charlie & Jody Valade

Ron & Marsha Wagner

Charles & Gail Weiss

Bernard Whitmore

Sharon & Peter Woodbury

Alex Zequeira

Kelsa Zereski

At the Tony Awards Gala in April, the Fund-A-Need bidding in support of the Adopt-A-School Program raised over $100,000. We are deeply grateful to the following contributors:

Andrea Seward, Habbakkuk Media Services

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The Broadway musical, Jersey Boys, was by far the largest show in our short history. It marked a milestone for the theatre, as our first two-week run of a touring Broadway production.

Jersey Boys also demonstrated an increased level of industry confidence in the theatre’s ability to accommodate longer runs of higher profile shows. According to the producer of the show, Worcester was among the strongest markets nationally for this touring production.

Other season highlights included Tony Bennett, who delivered a classy performance to an adoring audience, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who sold out two shows in record time, and pop artist John Legend.

The Worcester Connects Speaker Series, in partnership with the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, brought an intellectual and social dimension to our programming. The series helped build dialogue and conversation around key social issues like women’s equality, education, healthcare and civic leadership.

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MEMBERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization and membership support is a vital source of contributed income to the theatre’s annual budget. It represents 70% of the theatre’s annual contributed income. The theatre made a commitment to better serve our members by hiring Kelly Hobson last May as our new membership coordinator.

After a thorough evaluation of the theatre’s membership program this past year, new levels, fees and benefits were launched in July. In addition to these important changes, which were in keeping with the membership structure of other theatres our size in the region, a sustaining membership option was introduced.

The goal of the sustainer program is to streamline the renewal and fulfillment process, build a strong base of loyal supporters, save on administrative costs and be more green. Automatic renewals are processed via debit or credit card and continued year after year. Monthly payments are available to sustaining members beginning at the Associate Level.

We also transitioned to a new ticketing system and customer resource management tool during the 2013-2014 season, to boost our organization’s capacity to provide better customer service. Our investment in our new Audience View system enables the theatre’s box office, development and marketing departments to share the same database. The system integrates deeply with the theatre’s website, and includes marketing tools that have professionalized our e-mail reminders of upcoming performances and other outgoing communications, requiring much less labor-intensive processes by our staff. The system offers new functionality for theatre members in particular by tracking each member’s account and benefits across multiple users, including automating discounts and early access to tickets.

We received the original survey and responded that we supported raising the membership price. In fact, we just sent our renewal with an additional contribution. We really enjoy the theatre. It is a great facility. Our caregivers really enjoy the opportunity to attend shows and consider it a nice recognition. I truly believe The Hanover Theatre has had a very positive effect on Worcester. Bruce & Laurie BenderOwnersHome Instead Senior Care

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THE 2013-2014 SEASONBROADWAY TOURSMemphis The MusicalCirque Dreams Holidaze Sister ActJersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Man of La ManchaMamma Mia! - Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Hair - Sponsored by HairLinesGhost The Musical - Sponsored by WinnDevelopment

COMEDYThe Hungry Hungry Games: The Hilarious Live Parody of The Hunger Games

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group Tour - Sponsored by United Bank

Lewis Black: The Rant Is DueSPANK! Harder: The SequelJerry SeinfeldSister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?

Menopause the MusicalLoretta LaRoche: Life Is Not A Stress Rehearsal

CONCERTSRicky Nelson Remembered: Featuring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson

Pandora Jewelry Presents: Martina McBride: One Night 2013 Sponsored by Reliant Medical Group

Classic Albums Live: Abbey RoadLynyrd SkynyrdMichael Feinstein TrioChris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert

Jackie EvanchoRonan TynanTony Bennett - Sponsored by United Bank

Aaron NevilleThe Ten TenorsA Gala Night with David GarrettOne Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works

Celtic Woman: The Emerald TourAn Evening with John Legend: The All of Me Tour

Diana Ross: In the Name of Love Tour

DANCE & MOVEMENTCirque Eloize: Cirkopolis - Sponsored by Southbridge Savings Bank

Sleeping Beauty Performed by Moscow Festival Ballet - Presented by Music Worcester

Luma: Art in Darkness FAMILY SHOWSDisney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure

Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure - Sponsored by EcoTarium

Sesame Street Live: “Can’t Stop Singing”

Scooby-Doo Live! Musical MysteriesPeter and the Wolf - Presented by Ballet Arts Worcester

HOLIDAY TRADITIONSThe Nutcracker - Presented by Ballet Arts Worcester, Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Diane Kelley’s Holiday SpectacularBoston Pops Holiday Concert Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group

A Christmas CarolWGBH Presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn, with Brian O’Donovan Sponsored by Fletcher Tilton

WGBH Presents A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn, with Brian O’Donovan

FILMS AND OTHER EVENTSThe Mark of Zorro: Silent Film Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer

Sing-a-Long-a GreaseWarren Miller Entertainment’s Ticket to Ride

Steamboat Bill, Jr.: Silent Film Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer

An Evening with David Sedaris Sponsored by Fallon Community Health Plan

FROM SCREEN TO STAGETheresa Caputo Live! The Experience

Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour - Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

WORCESTER CONNECTS DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES in collaboration with the Worcester Telegram & GazetteRudolph GiulianiDr. Ben CarsonDee Dee MyersGeoffrey Canada

ACCESS HANOVER LYCEUM SERIESBuilding a Sustainable Worcester Sponsored by Prism Energy

The Big Band Era - Wurlitzer Style Concert

The Drama of the Dram: A Play Reading & Discussion - In Partnership with American Antiquarian Society and AdCare Hospital

The Intricacies of Balinese Music & Dance - In Partnership with College of the Holy Cross

COMMENCEMENT AND GRADUATION CEREMONIESBecker College Anna Maria College Leicester High School Blackstone Valley Technical High School

Grafton High School COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS

Diane Kelley Dance Studio: Hats off to 25 Years

Charlotte Klein Dance Center Recitals

Les Misérables Performed by Assumption College

Burncoat Dance Presents A Dance Version of CATS

Miss Massachusetts Pageant Worcester Cares Boston Strong TD Bank Awards Ceremony Board of Realtors Awards Ceremony WPI Annual Meeting

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THE FRANKLIN SQUARE SOCIETY

The theatre is grateful to the more than 254 Franklin Square Society members who make up our leadership donor group. It is because of their dedication and commitment to our long-term success that we are positioned to take calculated risks that will allow us to plan for future growth. Without this forward-thinking group of individuals and corporations, our organization could not begin to fulfill its mission.

GOLDEN CIRCLE MEMBERSHIPMary C. DeFeudisSteve Buchalter, Enterprise Cleaning Corporation

The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation

Don & Polly Phipps

SILVER CIRCLE MEMBERSHIPFrancis Carroll & FamilyCommerce BankNational Grid Martha & Arthur Pappas, MD

Polar Beverages Amy & Edward RussoWorcester Business Development Corporation

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPAstraZenecaAtlantic VisionAvidia BankRichard & Sharon AvisBank of AmericaBay State Savings Bank

R.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD

Bowditch & Dewey, LLPCharlotte Klein Dance Center

Consigli ConstructionCrown BakeryDigital Federal Credit Union Fallon Community Health Plan


Hair-LinesHarvard Pilgrim Health CareHeat Trace Products, LLCMirick O’ConnellRonn & Holly MoodyDaniel & Jane O’ConnorReliant Medical GroupEd SatoSaint Vincent HospitalSouthbridge Savings BankStandard Source, Inc.The Worcester Economic Club

TD BankUniBank United BankUnited Lens Company, Inc.UnumWinnDevelopment

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPMarilyn & Mark AaronsonAdCare Hospital of Worcester

David & Kristen AlbrightAllCom Credit UnionBarry & Jean AlmanCliff & Mary Ellen AndersonMike & Marie AngeliniAnna Maria CollegeBrent & Katrinka ArthaudAssumption CollegeAtlas DistributingPaul & Jane BakerElizabeth J. BaldarelliRandall S. Barko & Marie Elissa Boisvert

Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew

Jack & Susan BassickJo Ann & Ted BauerBecker CollegeDr. Steven J. Beckman & Family

The Belsito FamilyDr. & Mrs. Bruce BenderTina & Seth BilazarianDr. Charles & Janet BirbaraBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Maurice & Pamela BoisvertMike & Cathy BollusJohn BorekKarin BranscombePaul & Sara BuckinghamJohn & Dawn BuddLynda BurgessJeff Burk & Dale LePageGeorge S. & Alta-Mae ButlerVirginia & Kevin ByrneRichard & Jane CallahanFrancis & Patricia CanaliBarbara & Richard CernyJames & Stella ChacharoneCarol & David ChesterCinch IT, Inc.Clark UniversityMary Frances & John Coakley

James & Nancy CoghlinCollege of the Holy CrossChris & Catherine CollinsCommonwealth Electrical Technologies LLC

Mark & Cindy CooperMary & Hannah CooperMichael Czech & Silvia Corvera-Behar

Richard & Ann Marie CravediJohn & Pam CroweCurry PrintingMelvin Cutler

Cutler Capital ManagementKerry & Cheryl DaigleGino DeFeudisMike & Liz DeFeudis-GiguerePaul & Sandra DemogaJoseph & Linda DepasqualeRichard & Maureen DodakianDonald & Melanie DoneganKevin & Michelle DonovanJohn & Beverly DoubledayMr. & Mrs. William R. DurginEagle Cleaning Corp., Jeff Johnson

Chip Emerson, Tradewinds Group, LLC

Richard & Deborah EmmonsFred & Patty EppingerBarbara E. FargoAnnette & Mark FarleyLouise FeldhausAndrew & Robin Feldman Marianne Felice, MDKathleen Ferraro Allen FletcherWarner S. & Mary F. Fletcher

Ann L. FlynnMr. & Mrs. James F. FlynnSheryl FoxRichard & Joan FreedmanMark & Jan Fuller

Lee & Dina GaudetteWilliam & Patricia Giannopoulos, Friendly Discount Liquors

Janet & Geoffrey GraeberJane GrantDrs. Ivan & Noreen GreenMel & Joyce GreenbergDavid & Cheryl GreenfieldThe Grenon FamilyDr. Abraham & Linda Haddad

Bruce HagerPaul & Cynthia HanlonPhyllis HarringtonDonna & Andrew HebbRobert & Marilyn HenniganHermann FoundationHilton Garden InnHometown BankTim & Sue HopkinsStasia B. HovenesianDr. Angela HuntCarter & Susan Hunt

We are delighted to be corporate members of the Franklin Square Society because it gives us an opportunity to help bring the richness of the performing arts to our community.Susan & Jay Foley Foley Engines

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In Memoriam: We fondly remember Franklin Square Society members who passed away last year: Douglas Butler (March 15, 2014), Sandy Cutler (November 25, 2013) and Howard Lurier (November 26, 20,13). Their support in helping our organization to succeed over the years is deeply valued. They will be missed by their friends at the theatre.

William & Patricia IandoliDavid & Kathy Israelian- Fleming

Howard & Frances JacobsonJames & Nancy JavarasRobert JenalJim & Ellen JewartKallin & Linda JohnsonRobert & Michelle JohnsonSteve & Lee JosephJohn & Rayna KeenanDavid & Lee Norton KellyLisa Kirby Gibbs, The Kirby Foundation

Benjamin & Charlotte KleinHelen P. KoskinasHarry P. & Sharon KotseasSharon & Allen KrauseHenry & Holly LaMountainWarren & Cynthia Lane, Jr.Kathleen & John LauringRichard & Tracey LaveyAlan LavineStanley & Deb Levenson

Bruce & Andrea LittleStephen & Valerie LoringJane Lucia & Andres MolinaPhyllis & Jeff LupisellaMrs. LurierCarole LymanSteve & Kathy LynchMichael P. & Kathleen A. Lyons

Helder & Maggie MachadoEd & Margaret MadausSteven ManalanThomas & Nadine ManningMichael & Audrey MarcyTroy & Laurie Maurer Robert & Myra McAnultyJean McDonough Neil & Lisa McDonoughLinda & Joe McGowanRichard & Nancy MillerRichard E. Miller & Natasha Miller-Maunsell

Jack & Cynthia MonahanMonson Companies, Inc.

Gail Morgan, Morgan-Worcester Foundation

James & Patricia MoynihanChris J. Muello, C/J TruckingTimothy Mullen & Marize Batista

Richard & Diana MundingerLisa NevinKen & Brenda NewellMike & MaryBeth NoonanJames D. O’Brien Jr., Esq.Michael & Beata O’BrienBrendan & Claire O’ConnorThomas & Maura O’Connor, Jr

Matthew OldsEdward & Susan O’NeilVincent & Denise Osterman, E. Osterman Gas Service

Mike Pagano, Lamoureaux- Pagano Associates

Donald PeggPeppers Fine CateringJohn Phipps

Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher P.L. Rider Medical SupplyGreg Polito, J. Polito RealtyPremier OpticalJoanne Prizio Quality Beverages, LLCQuinsigamond Community College

Ken & Karen RappArthur J. & Debra M. Remillard

Regan P. RemillardJohn & Linda RivesAllen & Ruth RubinThomas & Patricia RyanShirley & Phillip RyznalJohn & Ann SavageauJohn & Ellen SavickasSeaman Engineering Corporation

J. Robert SederPatricia SegersonThe Shanklin FamilyKaron & Kellie Shea

Walter SheaMichael & Kristal SheehyWilliam & Carol ShemethDr. Jang & Carol SinghMichael & Carol SleeperDenise & Joel SmithSpencer Savings BankMike & Lorna StearnsDr. Daniel & Deborah Steigman

John & Lynn Sullivan Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance Agency

Sunshine Sign CompanyMichael & Jennifer TarkaFrancis J. & Karen TighePaul & Susan TrombleyMichael & Dorothy TsotsisMichael UrbanKim & Adrian VanderSpekHerbert & Jean Varnum

Anthony VigliottiRon & Marsha WagnerElizabeth WalkerWebster Five Cents Savings Bank

James & Tracy V. WellsDemmie & Jerry WellsTodd H. WetzelRobert Wiley David Williams & Joyce Cariglia

Sharon & Peter WoodburySusan & David WoodburyWorcester FitnessWorcester State University Marita & Jim Zuraitis

Courtney Thibaudeau, CJ Gonzalez Photography

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THE FRANKLIN SQUARE SOCIETY

The theatre is grateful to the more than 254 Franklin Square Society members who make up our leadership donor group. It is because of their dedication and commitment to our long-term success that we are positioned to take calculated risks that will allow us to plan for future growth. Without this forward-thinking group of individuals and corporations, our organization could not begin to fulfill its mission.

GOLDEN CIRCLE MEMBERSHIPMary C. DeFeudisSteve Buchalter, Enterprise Cleaning Corporation

The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation

Don & Polly Phipps

SILVER CIRCLE MEMBERSHIPFrancis Carroll & FamilyCommerce BankNational Grid Martha & Arthur Pappas, MD

Polar Beverages Amy & Edward RussoWorcester Business Development Corporation

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPAstraZenecaAtlantic VisionAvidia BankRichard & Sharon AvisBank of AmericaBay State Savings Bank

R.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD

Bowditch & Dewey, LLPCharlotte Klein Dance Center

Consigli ConstructionCrown BakeryDigital Federal Credit Union Fallon Community Health Plan


Hair-LinesHarvard Pilgrim Health CareHeat Trace Products, LLCMirick O’ConnellRonn & Holly MoodyDaniel & Jane O’ConnorReliant Medical GroupEd SatoSaint Vincent HospitalSouthbridge Savings BankStandard Source, Inc.The Worcester Economic Club

TD BankUniBank United BankUnited Lens Company, Inc.UnumWinnDevelopment

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPMarilyn & Mark AaronsonAdCare Hospital of Worcester

David & Kristen AlbrightAllCom Credit UnionBarry & Jean AlmanCliff & Mary Ellen AndersonMike & Marie AngeliniAnna Maria CollegeBrent & Katrinka ArthaudAssumption CollegeAtlas DistributingPaul & Jane BakerElizabeth J. BaldarelliRandall S. Barko & Marie Elissa Boisvert

Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew

Jack & Susan BassickJo Ann & Ted BauerBecker CollegeDr. Steven J. Beckman & Family

The Belsito FamilyDr. & Mrs. Bruce BenderTina & Seth BilazarianDr. Charles & Janet BirbaraBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Maurice & Pamela BoisvertMike & Cathy BollusJohn BorekKarin BranscombePaul & Sara BuckinghamJohn & Dawn BuddLynda BurgessJeff Burk & Dale LePageGeorge S. & Alta-Mae ButlerVirginia & Kevin ByrneRichard & Jane CallahanFrancis & Patricia CanaliBarbara & Richard CernyJames & Stella ChacharoneCarol & David ChesterCinch IT, Inc.Clark UniversityMary Frances & John Coakley

James & Nancy CoghlinCollege of the Holy CrossChris & Catherine CollinsCommonwealth Electrical Technologies LLC

Mark & Cindy CooperMary & Hannah CooperMichael Czech & Silvia Corvera-Behar

Richard & Ann Marie CravediJohn & Pam CroweCurry PrintingMelvin Cutler

Cutler Capital ManagementKerry & Cheryl DaigleGino DeFeudisMike & Liz DeFeudis-GiguerePaul & Sandra DemogaJoseph & Linda DepasqualeRichard & Maureen DodakianDonald & Melanie DoneganKevin & Michelle DonovanJohn & Beverly DoubledayMr. & Mrs. William R. DurginEagle Cleaning Corp., Jeff Johnson

Chip Emerson, Tradewinds Group, LLC

Richard & Deborah EmmonsFred & Patty EppingerBarbara E. FargoAnnette & Mark FarleyLouise FeldhausAndrew & Robin Feldman Marianne Felice, MDKathleen Ferraro Allen FletcherWarner S. & Mary F. Fletcher

Ann L. FlynnMr. & Mrs. James F. FlynnSheryl FoxRichard & Joan FreedmanMark & Jan Fuller

Lee & Dina GaudetteWilliam & Patricia Giannopoulos, Friendly Discount Liquors

Janet & Geoffrey GraeberJane GrantDrs. Ivan & Noreen GreenMel & Joyce GreenbergDavid & Cheryl GreenfieldThe Grenon FamilyDr. Abraham & Linda Haddad

Bruce HagerPaul & Cynthia HanlonPhyllis HarringtonDonna & Andrew HebbRobert & Marilyn HenniganHermann FoundationHilton Garden InnHometown BankTim & Sue HopkinsStasia B. HovenesianDr. Angela HuntCarter & Susan Hunt

We are delighted to be corporate members of the Franklin Square Society because it gives us an opportunity to help bring the richness of the performing arts to our community.Susan & Jay Foley Foley Engines

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MEMBERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization and membership support is a vital source of contributed income to the theatre’s annual budget. It represents 70% of the theatre’s annual contributed income. The theatre made a commitment to better serve our members by hiring Kelly Hobson last May as our new membership coordinator.

After a thorough evaluation of the theatre’s membership program this past year, new levels, fees and benefits were launched in July. In addition to these important changes, which were in keeping with the membership structure of other theatres our size in the region, a sustaining membership option was introduced.

The goal of the sustainer program is to streamline the renewal and fulfillment process, build a strong base of loyal supporters, save on administrative costs and be more green. Automatic renewals are processed via debit or credit card and continued year after year. Monthly payments are available to sustaining members beginning at the Associate Level.

We also transitioned to a new ticketing system and customer resource management tool during the 2013-2014 season, to boost our organization’s capacity to provide better customer service. Our investment in our new Audience View system enables the theatre’s box office, development and marketing departments to share the same database. The system integrates deeply with the theatre’s website, and includes marketing tools that have professionalized our e-mail reminders of upcoming performances and other outgoing communications, requiring much less labor-intensive processes by our staff. The system offers new functionality for theatre members in particular by tracking each member’s account and benefits across multiple users, including automating discounts and early access to tickets.

We received the original survey and responded that we supported raising the membership price. In fact, we just sent our renewal with an additional contribution. We really enjoy the theatre. It is a great facility. Our caregivers really enjoy the opportunity to attend shows and consider it a nice recognition. I truly believe The Hanover Theatre has had a very positive effect on Worcester. Bruce & Laurie BenderOwnersHome Instead Senior Care


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CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & COLLEGE SUPPORTCorporate sponsorships are at the heart of the theatre’s programming. The support of the local and regional business community gives the theatre the confidence it needs to seek out high profile performances and build our reputation as a world-class performing arts center.

MATCHING FUND SUPPORT

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

BNY Mellon

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Saint-Gobain Corporation

The Hanover Insurance Group

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COLLEGE PARTNERS PROGRAM

Anna Maria College

Assumption College

Clark University

College of the Holy Cross

Quinsigamond Community College

UMass Medical School

Worcester State University

SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS

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

We thank these corporations and foundations for their partnership and generosity in helping us to raise the bar.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

AdCare Hospital of Worcester

College of the Holy Cross

Commerce Bank

Fallon Community Health Plan

Fletcher Tilton

Hair-Lines

The Hanover Insurance Group

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Prism Energy Services

Reliant Medical Group

Southbridge Savings Bank

UniBank

United Bank

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The Broadway musical, Jersey Boys, was by far the largest show in our short history. It marked a milestone for the theatre, as our first two-week run of a touring Broadway production.

Jersey Boys also demonstrated an increased level of industry confidence in the theatre’s ability to accommodate longer runs of higher profile shows. According to the producer of the show, Worcester was among the strongest markets nationally for this touring production.

Other season highlights included Tony Bennett, who delivered a classy performance to an adoring audience, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who sold out two shows in record time, and pop artist John Legend.

The Worcester Connects Speaker Series, in partnership with the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, brought an intellectual and social dimension to our programming. The series helped build dialogue and conversation around key social issues like women’s equality, education, healthcare and civic leadership.

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VOLUNTEERSThe theatre board and staff continue to be grateful to the over 250 volunteers who serve our organization in various capacities, be it as ushers, greeters, ticket takers, administrative helpers, or gardeners. $659,502 was donated in in-kind service in the last fiscal year, contributing significantly to the day-to-day operation of the theatre.

Volunteers of the Year Sally Tracy and Tim VeilleuxWe are pleased to recognize both Sally Tracy and Tim Veilleux for their outstanding contributions to The Hanover Theatre’s volunteer program. Both Tim and Sally have been volunteering with us since 2008. Tim started with The Hanover Theatre during its inaugural season in the spring of 2008 and Sally joined later that fall. Early on, they were both recognized as dedicated and passionate volunteers and were selected to become part of the volunteer leadership as team leaders, helping to shepherd and train new volunteers each season. Two years ago, the idea came about to start a social committee for the volunteers in order to promote socializing and team building outside of the theatre. Sally and Tim immediately jumped at the chance to bring that vision to fruition. Under their guidance as co-chairs, the social committee has truly hit their stride. Two holiday parties, two road trips, four local events, five newsletters, two social surveys and a bulletin board later, the committee has made a significant impact on the camaraderie and friendship amongst our volunteer staff. Volunteers are constantly commenting on how the inception of the social committee has encouraged them to try new things and branch out in their social life.

Tim has also volunteered at the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl in Boston, First Night Boston and Art in the Park at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. When Tim is not volunteering with the theatre, he works as the Merchandise Manager at TJ Maxx in Framingham, where he has been a dedicated employee for 21 years.

Sally also volunteers with Our Lady of Angels Church in Worcester, where she helps with the planning and organizing of dinners. In her spare time, she makes handmade afghans and scarves for local homeless shelters and is a trustee with her condo’s homeowners association. She currently works as an administrative assistant at WhiteWater, Inc. in Charlton.

We are grateful for the creativity and enthusiasm Tim and Sally bring to the theatre. They truly exemplify the admirable qualities of our outstanding volunteer staff.

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USHERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERSDick Adams ***

Linda Adams ***

Anne Ancona *

Dave Anderson *

Cliff Anderson ****

Maryellen Anderson ****

Mildred Anderson ***

Sofia Apostol

Karen Army **

Patricia Ascione

Joan Austin **

Scott Baeder

Charlene Baron ****

Elaine Baskin *

Kathy Bateman *

Paul Belanger ***

Ellen Belanger ***

Patricia Belsito ***

Joanne Bernier

Maureen Binienda *

Bev Bombard ****

Louise Bonnette

Kristen Boosahda

Elizabeth Bradley *

Bill Brady

Robert Breault ******

Shana Brennan

Stefanie Brill *

Steve Brophy *

Brian Brophy *

David Brough **

Sandy Budiansky

Ann Cappabianca *

Elizabeth Casello-Searl *

Angela Casey **

Tommy Catacchio

Karen Cavan *

Kathryn Charron **

JUDITH CHICOINE ***

Sue Cleary

Renee Collins *

Fred Conner ***

Linda Conner ***

Sarah Connor

Janice Conrad ***

James Conrad ***

Laurie Corkery

Darlene Cournoyer-Orrell *

Maryellen Covino **

Margot Crawford *

James Crete

Patti Cummings ***

Pam Daniels *

Pat Davidson *

Barbara Day *

Sharon DeBonis

Luisa Delgado

Francis DeNicola

Dianne Desrosiers **

Joyce DeWallace *

Mary Doane *

Norma Dodge *

Suzette Dowd

Kay Drumheller **

Irene Dube ****

Judith DuBois

Emily Eaton **

Elke Eisenmann ***

Joan Foley

Sue Foley **

Linda Forman **

Elaine Fortney

Alice Foster

Antonella Fox

Gayle Francis

Casey Freeman

Diane Freeman

Jason Freilich

Vicki Freilich

Linda Friberg

Robert Gallant

Myrna Garber **

Jo-Ann Garvey *

Njeri Gichohi

Cathy Gleason **

Jeanne Gohary

Joan Gonyea

Jacki Goodman **

Zach Gove

Ernie Gozdur **

Judith Grynsel *

Joyce Gully

Pat Hackett

Dan Halloran *

Carol Hansen

Richard Hedin ****

Donna Henry ****

Sally Hodgerney *

Cathy Holmberg **

Marianne Houbre *

Sandy Hubbard

Joan Jefts

Carol Jewers *

Nan Johnson **

Carol Jones *

Jan Jose ***

Jean Julien

Maureen Kelley

Chris King

Patricia King

Dawn Kiritsis

Bernie Kobel ******

Donna Kosakowski **

Janet Krause ****

John Krukonis **

Claire Krukonis **

Norman Kuszewski

Michael Knych

Karen LaCroix *

Linda Ladroga *

John Ladroga *

Blanche Lagace

Fran Langille ***

Richard LaPlant ***

Barbara LaPlant ***

Linda Lavoie

Ed Leboeuf ***

Dianna Lewis *

Pat L’Heureux

Dora Locke

Bob Locke **

Beth LoConto **

Madeleine Loconto-Gentile *

Ann Loftus *

Fayann Loiseau **

Barbara Luby *

Anna Lukas *

Ken Lundquist *

Kathy Mack **

Mary Malone

Mary Marcinkus *

Mary Marinello **

Ellyse Maynard

Michael Maynard

Kevin McCauley *

Denise McGrath *

Mary Lou McMahon *

Bob McNuity

Paul Meleski ***

George Mercier

Pamela Mitchell *

Liz Mitchell *

Phyllis Monahan

Mary Ellen Moore *

Dawn Moreau **

Zinta Moskalew **

Ken Mudzingwa

Carmella Murphy ***

Mary Lou Murphy *

Lisa Murrman ****

Linda Neuman

Jim Niedzolkowski

Tammy Noone **

Michael Oates *

Lucinda Oates *

Michael O’Brien

Helen Panagiotopoulos *

Cindy Paradis

Lorraine Parretti-Crete *

Renee Peace **

Deb Peris *

Jane Perkins **

Dick Perry *

Dawn Peterson

Joanne Petmezis **

Beth Plante **

Mary Poirier *

Paula Police **

Ann Porter **

Jodi Porter **

Mike Poulin **

Joyce Power ***

Laura Praderio

Terry Pratt **

Helen Quist

Judy Reilly ****

Anne Reynolds

John Riccio

Barbara Roach Kyes

Dorene Robinson

Judith Rothbard Tate

Ellen Santimaw *

Gina Saucier

Ellen Savickas **

Maureen Shaughnessy *

Sue Shimeall **

Jackie Simoes ***

Meridith Singleton

Kathryn Smith

Justin Smith

Linda Sprague **

Diane Steere **

Mark Steina

Helen Stockdale ***

David Stowell

Peggy Sue Supernor

Marshall Tate

Nancy Tauras

Bev Tavano ***

Allyn Taylor **

Mary Teixeira

Sandi Theros

Victor Tolis

Stacey Tomasetti **

Sally Tracy ***

Ray Tremblay **

Rich Trifone

Ray Trifone ***

Rosie Turner *****

Debbie Tyborowski *

Judi Uthoff *****

Tina Vaccariello

Joseph Vaccariello

Joann Van Dyke

Tim Veilleux ***

Kathy Vignaly

Gordon Wallat *

Claire Weiss *

Jean Weston

Nancy White **

Mille Williams *

Connie Zajac **

INTERNSAndrew Carr

Karlie Fitzgerald

Victoria Gay

Zack Georgian

Aubrie Kimble

Haley Lapomardo

Annie Le

Philippe L’Esperance

Michael Macomber

Leah Marley

Julia McCarthy

Paige Monopoli

Emily Mooza

Savannah Plante

Kelly Rourke

Danielle Santos

Emily Sullivan

Nathaniel Vilandre

BRASS CLEANING VOLUNTEERSBrian Anderson

Scott Baeder

MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN TEAMCurator, Donald Phipps

Staff Organist, Len Beyersdorfer

Assistant Curators, Bruce Hager & John Phipps

SPECIAL COMMITTEESTeam Leader Committee

Social Committee

Garden Committee

Administrative Committee

IN MEMORIAMPaula McGrail joined us shortly after our grand opening. She often worked as a greeter in the lobby because of her warm disposition and gentle smile. Paula fought a long, hard battle with cancer and is well-deserving of the peaceful rest she now has found.

LEGEND: HOURS DONATED250 + *

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750 + ***

1000 + ****

1500 + *****

2000 + ******

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

Jean & Barry Alman

Mary Ellen & Cliff Anderson

Anonymous

Elizabeth J. Baldarelli

Natalie Bilancieri

David Brooks

MIchael Brown

Alta-Mae & George Butler

Charles Caisse

Wanda Cantlin

Sara Jane & Dale Chambers

Mrs. Mary Cheever

Ms. Cynthia M. Childs

Gloria & Robert Ciaffone

Melvin Cutler Charitable Foundation

Sandra & Russell Doty

Betty Edwards

Deborah & Richard Emmons

Susan Ficks

David Fleming

Ann L. Flynn

Myrna Garber

Ellen Gregus

Joseph Gregus

Bruce Hager

Stuart Hammer

Lee & Steve Joseph

Dan Karerle

Priscilla Kerr

Bernard Kobel

Kristi Koch

Helen P. Koskinas

Melissa Kuehl

Karen & Otto Kunz

Rhonda & Steward Lassner

Patricia & Robert Laut

Ms. Rosalind Levine

Ann Lisi

Andrea & Brude Little

Maura Long

Valerie & Stephen Loring

Magdelena Margelony

Mrs. Lisanne Markowitz

Ms. Karen Matt

Maureen McKeon

Kevin Mercadante

Diane & John Mirick

Christine & Charles Newfell

Miss Susan O’Connell

Susan Peltier

Marlene & David Persky

Polly & Donald Phipps

Diane & Ken Pieciak

Susan & Seth Popinchalk

Russell Pratt

Denise & David Purinton

Linda & John Rives

Ruth & Allen Rubin

Mark Seeley

Joanne & George Smith

Constance & Joseph Tancrell

George Tetler

Karen & Francis Tighe

Margaret Traina

Kathleen Trumbull

Mark Underkofler

Judith Uthoff

Jean & Herbert Varnum

Worcester Business Development Corporation

Carolyn & John Wells

Joyce Cariglia & David Williams

Wyman-Gordon Foundation

Karen Yeowell

Phillip Zamore

Due to space constraints, we can only list contributors at the $100 level and above. Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or e-mail [email protected]. Please accept our apologies.

We’re delighted to support the arts in central MA through our membership in the FSS. The team at The Hanover Theatre continues to impress us by investing funds in valuable music and theater programs in the metro Worcester area. Keep up the great work!

Ken & Karen Rapp

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The Tony Awards Gala on Saturday, April 26, 2014 marked the culmination of the Securing the Future capital campaign. The theatre’s auditorium was transformed into a magnificent dining hall with an extension of the stage built to accommodate nearly 400 guests.

In keeping with the theme of the event, The Broadway Boys performed musical numbers and our very own president and CEO, Troy Siebels, served as master of ceremonies. The evening included a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, an elegant meal, and a humorous awards ceremony including a special recognition of Stasia Hovenesian for her immeasurable contributions to Worcester’s arts community.

The theatre is grateful to the many local companies who contributed to making this evening one of our most memorable to date. Through an impressive collection of auction items, elaborate Broadway themed floral centerpieces and much more, the gala was a massive group effort that demonstrated the generosity of so many.

Behind the scenes of this special evening was the tireless work of our dedicated staff and volunteers. We thank them all for their time and talent.

The Securing the Future capital campaign began with a quiet phase in April 2011. Since then, Board, staff and campaign ambassadors continued to raise awareness of the theatre’s need to retire its debt in order to begin to reinvest in the maintenance and preservation of the building. The gala brought a close to the campaign and not only raised additional funds but provided a great opportunity to highlight our successes and thank loyal campaign supporters. The campaign and gala raised a total of $3.6 million.

SUPPORTERSSecuring the Future Capital Campaign

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

FOUNDATION SUPPORT$250,000 - $499,999The George I. Alden TrustThe George F. & Sybil H. Fuller FoundationThe Stoddard Charitable Trust

PRESENTING SPONSORS$100,000 - $249,999The Ruth H. & Warren A. Ellsworth Foundation

The Fletcher FoundationPolar BeveragesUnum

BROADWAY CIRCLE$50,000 - $99,999Bay State Savings BankPatricia & Fred EppingerThe Mildred H. McEvoy FoundationAmelia Peabody Charitable FundWorcester Business Development Corporation

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE$25,000 - $49,999Bank of AmericaCommerce Bank

Mary C. DeFeudisFallon HealthNoreen & Ivan GreenHarvard Pilgrim Health CareMCPHS UniversityRockwell FoundationDorothy & Michael TsotsisUnited Bank

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE$10,000 - $24,999Bonnie & Ron BidingerJeff Burk & Dale LePageCatherine & Chris CollinsCognizantCommonwealth Electrical Technologies

EXLThe Fred Harris Daniels FoundationMary & Warner FletcherAllen FletcherHoche-Scofield FoundationLee & Steve JosephMike Pagano, Lamoureaux-Pagano Associates

Valerie & Stephen LoringMA Cultural Facilities FundNTT DataRegan RemillardRachel Rubin, Charlotte Klein Dance Centers

Lynn & John Sullivan

One giant Tony Award to the planners, creators, volunteers, and donors who all worked tirelessly to make this a stellar event, an unequivocal sign of The Hanover Theatre’s positive impact on the arts and the community. Ron Bidinger Board and FSS member The Hanover Theatre



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UniBankWebster Five Cents SavingsWyman-Gordon Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999Jean & Barry AlmanAtlas Box & Crating Co, Inc.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Pam & Maurice BoisvertKarin BranscombePaul & Sandy DemogaFidelity BankJan & Mark FullerCheryl & David GreenfieldDavid & Kathy Israelian-FlemingLinda & Kallin JohnsonCharlotte & Ben KleinHelen P. KoskinasMargaret & Ed MadausMagilla Entertainment, LLCJean McDonoughMetso AutomationMirick O’Connell Attorneys at LawHolly & Ronn MoodyJames D. O’Brien Jr.Jane & Dan O’ConnorRobin RhodesEd SatoJane & Troy SiebelsTD Bank Karen & Fran TigheJody & Charlie Valade

Todd Wetzel & Molly ForbesDavid Williams & Joyce Cariglia

CONTRIBUTORS$2,500 – $4,999Kristen & David AlbrightMary Ellen & Cliff AndersonMarie & Michael AngeliniAlexander Aronson Finning CPAsSusan & John BassickPeni & Dick CallahanWayne Canty, Heat Trace ProductsThe Carroll FamilyMary Frances & John CoakleyNancy & Jim CoghlinCoghlin ElectricCheryl & Kerry DaigleDigital Federal Credit UnionMelanie & Donald DoneganBeverly & Skip DoubledayMarianne FeliceSimone & Jose Flores-CardilloAnn L. FlynnLisa Kirby GibbsJanice Hitzhusen & James PeaseStasia B. HovenesianFrances & Howard JacobsonMartha & Michael KelleherSusan & John LajoieTracey & Richard LaveyNel & Paul LazourChristine & Dana Levenson

Andrea & Bruce LittleThe MacDonald FamilyMarois Brothers, Inc.Jane & William MosakowskiBeata & Michael O’BrienClaire & Brendan O’ConnorMatthew OldsDonald PeggPolly & Donald PhippsCynthia & Stephen PitcherKaren & Ken RappRollstone Bank & TrustRuth & Allen RubinRush Street GamingPatricia & Tom RyanEllen & John SavickasPatricia SegersonCarol & Dr. Jang SinghSouthbridge Savings BankLorna & Michael StearnsSullivan, Garrity and Donnelly Insurance Agency

United Lens CompanyKim & Adrian VanderspekSharon & Peter Woodbury

$1,000 - $2,499AnonymousElizabeth BaldarelliJo Ann & Ted BauerSarah & Allen BerryMaria & Len BeyersdorferTammy & George Butler

James ConnorBarbara FargoLouise FeldhausJane C. GrantBruce HagerLynn & Lura HarrisonThe Hart FoundationThe Jenal FamilyMichelle & Robert JohnsonLinda & Joe McGowanMr. & Mrs. Thomas O’ConnorPage Chiropractic Health CenterJ. Robert SederKaron SheaJean & Herb VarnumDemmie & Jerry WellsSue & David Woodbury

$500 - $999Gerry & Scott BaederCharlie & Janet BirbaraAnn Marie & Richard CravediJoyce & Mel GreenbergPatricia & William IandoliWilliam F. Lynch Company, Inc.Walter SheaGina & Bernard SchultzJanet Zeidler

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In September, the theatre’s director of education, Meghan Patrick, introduced the Adopt-A-School Program to the existing line-up of educational and cultural opportunities offered to students throughout the year.

The theatre partnered with South High Community School in Worcester to provide this unique art-based learning experience. As The Hanover Theatre seeks innovative ways to fulfill its mission of fostering a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow, Memphis The Musical presented the perfect opportunity to collaborate with school administrators and teachers on a curriculum-based partnership. Over a period of six intensive weeks, all South High students participated in lessons within each subject that incorporated Memphis’ themes, historical and sociological elements, artistic aspects and musical score.

Local dance teacher, Jen Agbay, donated her time to teaching a choreographed piece, which the students performed at the theatre during the last number of the production. Students’ artwork and classroom projects were displayed throughout the theatre’s lobby during the run of the show.

Using the show as a tool for deeper understanding of a particular subject matter had truly amazing results in teaching and inspiring students!

Nearly 1,200 students attended the performance at the theatre over two weekend days, with the Worcester Regional Transportation Authority providing free transportation. The program was nothing short of transformational, not only for students, but for South High teachers and administrators, theatre staff, and the touring production as well.

The program will be continued in fall 2014 featuring the Broadway production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Congratulations, Maureen!Following is an excerpt from the Broadway League’s 2014 Educator Apple Awards presented in New York City June 30 in recognition of Maureen Binienda, principal of South High Community School:

Principal Maureen Binienda is being recognized for her collaboration on “Adopt A School: The Memphis Project.” This school-wide project integrated the arts into every subject across the curriculum and allowed 1,200 students to see their first touring Broadway show, Memphis. Her involvement in the community is remarkable and her passion for education is unmatched. 80% of her students live below the poverty level and 12% are homeless. Principal Binienda engaged her school in the “Memphis Project,” was fully committed to the initiative, and her passion was a major contributor to its success.

COMMUNITY IMPACTAdopt-A-School Program

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FINANCIALSUMMARY

2014COMBINED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, 2013 AND 2012OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2014 2013 2012

Ticket sales & fees $7,165,596 $7,075,347 $5,520,444 Theatre rental $223,911 $218,582 $205,711 Food & beverage, merchandise & parking $643,453 $700,806 $684,769 Advertising & other earned revenue $447,531 $384,700 $324,728 Total earned revenue $8,480,491 $8,379,435 $6,735,653 Franklin Square Society $299,122 $284,504 $246,242 Memberships $157,960 $191,685 $181,640 Corporate sponsorships & foundations $106,996 $236,046 $164,992 Access to the Arts Fund $35,101 $28,288 $43,320 In-kind contributions $79,700 $79,700 $79,700 Total contributed revenue & sponsorship $678,878 $820,223 $715,893

TOTAL REVENUE $9,159,369 $9,199,658 $7,451,547

Performers $3,895,758 $3,447,592 $2,615,238 Production, technical & house staff $1,214,171 $1,401,043 $951,950 Advertising $1,138,551 $956,675 $852,145 Other direct event expenses $365,977 $259,351 $282,907 Total event expenses $6614,457 $6,064,661 $4,702,238 Salaries & benefits, professional fees $1,575,602 $1,530,535 $1,315,328 Administrative & supplies $321,670 $331,798 $288,744 Fundraising $10,411 $22,885 $4,969 Facilities & insurance $544,434 $532,216 $462,923 Total administrative expenses $2,452,117 $2,417,434 $2,071,963 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $9,066,574 $8,482,095 $6,774,202 Debt service, interest & reserves $358,837 $581,660 $613,143

TOTAL EXPENSES $9,425,411 $9,063,755 $7,387,344

NET REVENUE ($266,043) $135,903 $64,202

2014 2013 2012 Cash & cash equivalents $3,557,836 $3,622,389 $3,352,638 Accounts receivable & prepaid expenses $798,948 $850,263 $547,935 Other non-current assets $18,107,411 $17,557,813 $17,104,988 Fixed assets $191,573 $197,364 $159,421 Total assets $22,655,768 $22,227,829 $21,164,982 Accounts payable $58,815 $135,470 $221,993 Advance ticket sales $1,682,437 $1,874,417 $1,794,987 Other liabilities $578,964 $527,061 $324,775 Total liabilities $2,320,216 $2,536,948 $2,341,755 NET ASSETS $20,335,552 $19,690,881 $18,823,227

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $22,665,768 $22,227,829 $21,164,982

RELATED ENTITY LIABILITY * $2,310,000 $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.

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY COMBINING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, 2013 AND 2012

REVENUE 2014

EXPENSES 2014

78.2%

41%28%

20.2%3.8%5.7%

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4% 2.4%

Ticket sales & fees $7,165,595

Contributed revenue & sponsorship $678,878

Bars, merchandise & parking $643,453

Program advertising & other $447,531

Theatre rental $223,911

Performance fees $3,895,758

Event staff & expenses $2,718,699

Administrative $1,907,683

Facilities $544,434

Debt service $358,837

The theatre’s FY2014 year-end financial statement shows a deficit due to several one-time expenses including our new Audience View ticketing system, as well as a focus on the Securing the Future capital campaign, which successfully raised $3.6 million to reduce debt and provide for the long-term preservation and maintenance of our historic facility. Those capital contributions are not reflected here, but did have an incremental negative impact on annual contributed revenues.

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ATTENDANCE, MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS

ATTENDANCE 2014 2013 2012 2011

Performances 177,088 180,062 156,747 154,075

Lobby/function rentals 17,585 18,865 16,561 20,480

Student matinees 14,225 12,590 15,834 16,605

Total attendance 208,898 211,517 189,142 191,160

Total attendance since 1,187,738 978,840 767,323 578,181 grand opening

MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS 2014 2013 2012 2011

Franklin Square Society members 255 244 214 197

Broadway series subscribers 4,254 3,983 3,310 3,120

The Hanover Theatre 4,682 4,934 3,927 3,764 members (households)

Total mailing list distribution 146,492 128,718 105,693 88,370

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COMBINED TOTAL ATTENDANCE PER YEAR SINCE GRAND OPENING

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Board of Directors The StaffCHAIRMANMaurice BoisvertFormer President & Chief Executive Officer, YOU, Inc.

VICE CHAIRRichard W. LaveySenior Vice President Chief Marketing & Distribution Officer, The Hanover Insurance Group

TREASURERDavid GreenfieldExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, The Hanover Insurance Group

SECRETARYKallin JohnsonDirector Of Music, Notre Dame Academy

Kristen AlbrightVP, Claims Analytics, The Hanover Insurance Group

Jo Ann M. BauerFinancial Administrator Carroll Enterprises, Inc.

Ronald E. Bidinger, DDSR.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD

Francis R. CarrollChairman & FounderCarroll Enterprises, Inc.

Joan CrowleyCommunity Volunteer

Mary C. DeFeudisBenefactor

Melanie J. DoneganDirector of IMTA Acting Division Karon Shea Model Management

Marianne E. Felice, MDProfessor of Pediatrics & Obstetrics/Gynecology University of Massachusetts Medical School

Jane C. Grant Leadership Gifts Officer Worcester State University

Ivan R. Green, M.D.Radiologist

Hon. Mel L. Greenberg, ret. Counsel, Seder & Chandler, LLP

Stasia B. HovenesianFormer Executive Director Music Worcester, Inc.

Michelle Jones-JohnsonDirector of Human Resources, UMass Medical School

Linda McGowanDirector of Institutional Development, EcoTarium

Cynthia A. MonahanPresident Monahan Associates

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

Michael V. O’BrienExecutive Vice President WinnCompanies

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

J. Robert Seder, Esq.Partner. Seder & Ch&ler, LLP

Karon SheaKaron Shea Model Management/La Femmina Modeling Center

Walter SheaVice President & Secretary O’Brien & Gibbons Insurance Agency

Sharon A. WoodburyDirector of Human Resources & Public Relations, Guild of St. Agnes

FOUNDERSEdward P. MadausExecutive Director, Guild of St. Agnes

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

ADMINISTRATIVEPresident & CEOTroy Siebels

Executive AssistantBethany Strothers

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCESDirector of Finance & Human ResourcesJanine Diliberto

Finance & Human Resources AssistantGeraldine Baeder

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONSDirector of Marketing & Public RelationsLisa Condit

Social Media ManagerLaurie Carr

Marketing AssistantAlthea Williams

Sales ManagerDiane Pieciak

DEVELOPMENTDirector of DevelopmentNel Lazour

Associate Director of DevelopmentCarolyn Ambrose

Membership CoordinatorKelly Hobson

BOX OFFICEDirector of TicketingGenevieve Shappell

Assistant Box Office ManagerBrendan Donnellan

FSS Ticketing ManagerNadia Naco

Box Office AssociatesJulie CarlsonTerry FavaAshley HamesCathy MezynskiPeter O’ClairBev Tavano

OPERATIONSDirector of Education & OperationsMeghan Patrick

Assistant Operations ManagerDavid MacArthur

Special Events CoordinatorMark Steina

House ManagersPete BelsitoJoyce GullyEllen SantimawMark Steina

Salon Maître D’sSue ShimeallRay Trifone

MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN TEAMResident OrganistLen Beyersdorfer

CuratorDon Phipps

Assistant CuratorsBruce HagerJon Phipps

PRODUCTIONProduction ManagerJon Rosbrook

House ElectricianBrenda Shepard

House Sound & Audio EngineerNick Joyce

Stage CrewIATSE Local 96

FACILITIESFacilities ManagerLewis Symynkywicz

Facilities AssociatesDan FriendStan TarkaDanielle FriendEmily Mooza

2 SOUTHBRIDGE STREET | WORCESTER, MA 01608 Cover Image: The Hanover Theatre’s Tony Awards Gala • Courtney Thibaudeau, CJ Gonzalez Photography



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