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President's Letter

Wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season

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A Fun, Fresh Take on a Beloved Musical

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Rumors

A Masterful Murderous Comedy

Jeanne Robertson

Hilarious Humorist with Southern Charm to Spare

Taste of Gullah

The Quintessential Lowcountry Festival

The Voices of El Shaddai

An Interview with Gail Ragland

The Amazing Kreskin

Mind-Reading Mentalist with a Showman's Flair

Business Partners Program Charlotte Ballet

Dance That Will Leave You Breathless

Play Your Part in the Arts Friends of Arts Center Behind the Scenes Staff and Board of Trustees

Winter 19–20 Vol 24 Issue 02 Publisher

Kathleen Bateson

Editor

Andrea Gannon

Art Director Tyler Petrich

Contributing Writers Kathleen Bateson Andrea Gannon Whitaker Gannon Carrie Hirsch

Contributing Photographers Tyler Petrich Gustavo Rattia

Advertising Sales Andrea Gannon 843.686.3945 x206

Identification Statement

PUBLICATION TITLE OnCenter ISSUE No. 95 ISSUE DATE Winter 2019–2020

FREQUENCY Quarterly (SEP • DEC • MAR • JUN) AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION The Arts Center 14 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS

Wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season FROM ME TO YOU

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t’s a magical time at the Arts Center as the lights surrounding the Arts Center twinkle, following our communitywide Christmas Tree Lighting Festival held on November 23 th , where we collected unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for Deep Well. We ushered in the holiday season with Santa arriving on a vintage firetruck, a new Pup Pageant Parade with our furry friends in festive attire and a new partnership with the Palmetto Animal League who brought rescue dogs to adopt. Along with our expanded Holly Day Art Market there was great food, wonderful entertainment and high spirits.

And, as we ring in the New Year, we are thrilled for what will be showcased on our stage during these cooler months. From the magnificent dance of Charlotte Ballet to Jeanne Robertson, The Amazing Kreskin, Neil Simon’s Rumors and Celtic Thunder’s Emmet Cahill — all incredible talents. Also Saturday, February 8 is another of our free community festivals, “Taste of Gullah,” featuring incredible Gullah food, music, storytelling, arts and crafts and more!

There’s so much more to come in 2020!

I feel extremely blessed to be able to do what we do here at the Arts Center — to share these enriching events with you — our family of patrons and our visitors.

As a non-profit organization, we at the Arts Center greatly value the support of those who come to our productions, presentations, educational programs and festivals all year long, and notably our dedicated board, treasured donors, wonderful volunteers, and the incredible staff who work tirelessly to make it all come together.

This is my last OnCenter letter to you as President and CEO of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Although, I will be artistic consultant through June 30.

It has been much more than a privilege and honor to serve you and this region by leading this award-winning multi-arts organization these 22 years. This has been my home (ask any of the staff even as I write this letter in my office at 9:42pm). You all have been my family — the staff, board, donors, patrons and volunteers and I treasure you greatly.

You have made me a better steward of the arts and this Arts Center facility. You have allowed me to produce the very best theater our resources will allow, to present performers that I hoped would appeal to all of our audience constituencies and to reach far beyond our county to share the artistic gifts you have made possible with the Lowcountry’s outlying rural counties. As a former Arts Educator, this has meant the world to me.

My sincerest gratitude and good wishes to you and yours for a blessed Holiday Season and Happy New Year!

Kathleen P. Bateson President/CEO

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A Fun, Fresh Take on a Beloved Musical KISS ME, K ATE IS ONE OF THE MOST INFECTIOUS “BACKSTAGE” COMEDIES IN THE CANON OF BIG SONG-AND-DANCE MUSICALS. AND AS THE ARTS CENTER’S HOLIDAY PRODUCTION, THE SHOW WILL BE ONSTAGE IN ALL ITS TAP-DANCING, JAZZY, COLE PORTER GLORY DECEMBER 4–29.

Notable for an ingenious book

by Sam and Bella Spewack (fun fact: they were a married duo in the theater world!), the show spotlights the antics of a pair of diva ex-spouses going head-to-head in a production of a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew.

Even more essential to the show is the fabulous, deftly integrated Cole Porter score, with lyrics that include some of the composer's wittiest wordplay and cleverest rhymes, often played to explosive melodies that fuel several exhilarating

dance numbers. Softer Porter ballads are woven in as well, adding to the beauty of the score.

Set both on and off-stage during their own production, Kiss Me, Kate revolves around the tempestuous love lives of actor-manager Fred Graham and his leading lady and ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi. Throw in Fred’s current paramour Lois Lane, her gambler boyfriend Bill — and a couple of gangsters who somehow get caught up in the show — and the stage is set for a funny and farcical battle of the sexes!

A jewel box full of musical gems!

– NEW YORK POST

An irresistible celebration of the joy and madness of working in theatre, while a charming-but-accessible homage to the sparkling wit of Shakespeare. Cole Porter’s witty, jazz-inflected score features hit after hit with show-stopping numbers including “Another Op’nin’ Another Show,” “Always True to You in My Fashion” and the sizzling Act Two opener “Too Darn Hot.” The original production won the first-ever Tony Award for best musical and ran for more than 1,000 performances. Earlier this year, Kiss Me, Kate was revived on Broadway at the Roundabout Theatre Company, garnering four Tony Award nominations.

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Denis Lambert & Madison Claire Parks in Kiss Me, Kate, Photography by Gustavo Rattia

T H E AT ER S ER I E S Mark Martino returns, having directed other Arts Center shows including Newsies, An American in Paris, White Christmas and Forever Plaid. His vision for the show, along with that of Executive Producer Kathi Bateson, is fresh, new, and even a little sexy! That said, “it will be a show you can bring all ages to enjoy,” stated Bateson. “A perfect holiday escape for the whole family!”

The Arts Center’s musical sensation runs from DEC 4-29. Preview tickets, DEC 4-5, are $ 50/adults and $ 37/child and regular performances, DEC 6-29, are $ 61/adult and $ 47/child (ages 5+). Call 843.842.

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A Masterful Murderous Comedy THE BRILLIANT, PROLIFIC PLAYWRIGHT NEIL SIMON ONLY WROTE ONE FARCE, RUMORS — AN UPROARIOUS, OUTRAGEOUS, DELIGHT RIFE WITH MISTAKEN IDENTITY, INNUENDO, PERIL, AND COVER-UPS GALORE! The Arts Center’s production of this first choice audience selection and Tony Awardwinner will run February 4–29, a perfect time of year for this buoyantly funny show.

Four well-heeled couples have come to the upscale and elegant home of the New York Deputy Mayor Charlie Brock and his wife Myra to celebrate their 10 th wedding anniversary.

The first couple to arrive discovers the host shot, his wife missing and the servants AWOL, even before completing the dinner-party preparations. The host is upstairs unwilling or unable to explain what happened. The couple panics and worries what the potential scandal would do their friend’s career — and their own.

So as three other couples arrive and eventually the police, the first couple constructs the classic web of lies that will deepen and become increasingly ridiculous, especially as each couple gets drawn into the truth and joins in the ongoing deception. The well-heeled guests include the host’s lawyer, tax accountant, therapist and

fellow politician running for state senator along with their gorgeously attired wives, which serves to compound the chaos. The guests try to put the pieces together and decipher fact from fiction as they try to learn more about the curiously absent hosts.

Neil Simon is a master at transforming the mundane into moments of great hilarity: a telephone call becomes a relay race of confusing and distorted messages, dinner preparations turn into a series of culinary crises and clumsy injuries, and finding the simple truth grows into the greatest hurdle of all.

The Arts Center production is being directed by the multi-talented Brad dePlanche of New York City, most recently on our stage in the role of Monsieur Bouc in Murder on the Orient Express. He brings his finely-tuned comic sensibility to what will undoubtedly be a rollicking, rib-tickling night of pure unadulterated fun.

Tickets will be on sale beginning Friday, DEC 27. Preview performances (FEB 4 – 6) are $ 40/ adult and $ 27/child.

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Her nationwide presence extends far beyond the pageant stage, with an impressive career as a public speaker. Jeanne is past president of the National Speakers Association and was the first woman to win NSA's top honor, the Cavett Award.

A member of the Speakers Hall of Fame, Jeanne was also honored by Toastmasters International when it named her the recipient of its Golden Gavel Award, presented annually

to one individual who has demonstrated outstanding skills in communication and leadership.

As she continued to infuse her witty sense of humor into her storytelling, she was convinced later in her career to branch out into social media by posting one of her unique anecdotes, “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store,” on YouTube.

Almost instantly, her video racked up millions of views before this then-71 yearold even knew what “viral” meant.

Now, with over 72 million YouTube views on her channel, she has embraced her title of “granny gone viral” and fully committed to the comedy business. Jeanne has shared her humorous tales across a multitude of media, with nine nationally released DVDs, three books, and hundreds of hours on SiriusXM satellite radio. She appears regularly at the Grand ‘Ole Opry and tours all over the country, but returning to the south is always a special treat due this entertainer’s roots.

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A TASTE OF GULLAH

The Quintessential Lowcountry Festival HELD DURING THE HILTON HEAD ISLAND GULLAH CELEBRATION, WHICH SPANS THE ENTIRE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, IS THE ANNUAL TASTE OF GULLAH FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE ON THE GROUNDS OF THE ARTS CENTER. The free community-wide festival takes place from noon to 3 PM on Saturday, February 8.

This signature event had its debut at the Arts Center in 2001, and the festival marks the 20 th anniversary partnership between the Arts Center, NIBCA A and the Gullah community. Festival goers will have an opportunity to experience the food, music, language and history that makes the Gullah culture so rich and beautiful.

From storytelling to gospel music, dance and more, an afternoon of performances shines the spotlight on Gullah heritage.

Entertainment will include performances by El Shaddai gospel choir and storytelling by both Louise Cohen and Natalie Daise.

The Art League of Hilton Head will again host the exhibition "De Aarts Ob We People," initiated by the Arts Center 24 years ago, in the Walter Greer Gallery.

Traditional Gullah basketweavers Michael Smalls and Dino Badger will be on hand to craft and sell their intricate hand-woven sweetgrass baskets, "coiled so tightly they can hold water." The basket-making tradition has been passed down through generations to Smalls and Badger who will demonstrate this art.

At the Gullah arts and craft stations, children can make their own keepsake while learning about the Gullah culture in a fun, hands-on way.

This festival gets its name from the incredible food prepared by local Gullah cooks, and is truly the highlight of the day!

Indulge in Lowcountry specialties including original island gumbo, barbecue ribs, fried fish, shrimp and grits. The barbecue is grilled on-site and smells divine, making your mouth water!

An assortment of beverages will be sold as well, including beer, wine, soda and water.

In addition to the Arts Center, other sponsors of the festival include both the South Carolina Arts Commission and Concours d'Elegance: Driving Young America.

For more information on Taste of Gullah, visit artshhi.com or gullahcelebration.com. See you Saturday, February 8 from noon to 3 pm !

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Mind-Reading Mentalist WITH A SHOWMAN'S FLAIR

FOR SIX DECADES, THE AMAZING KRESKIN HAS ASTONISHED AUDIENCES WORLD-WIDE, WITH HIS UNEARTHLY ABILITY TO TRANSLATE THOUGHTS, PREDICT THE FUTURE, AND SEE THE UNSEEN. He first noticed his psychic abilities at the age of nine while playing a game of “hot and cold” at his grandmother’s house.

After his brother had hidden a penny for Kreskin to find, instead of asking even once if he was “getting warmer” or “colder,” Kreskin immediately climbed on top of a chair, reached behind a curtain rod, and found the penny without the help of a single clue.

After discovering his full potential, Kreskin found his tantalizing talents and alluring illusions were far too impressive to be reserved for familial audiences.

Kreskin’s career took off when he was regularly featured on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and in fact, it was Carson himself who dubbed the performer the “Amazing” Kreskin.

Johnny Carson wasn’t the only talk show host shocked with Kreskin's sensational skills; on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Kreskin successfully predicted the 2012 United States Presidential Election, a full 18 months

before Election Day! Additionally, on Fox News prior to the 2016 Super Bowl, Kreskin not only accurately predicted the winning team, but also foresaw the deciding quarter of the game and the exact final score. The Amazing Kreskin has continued to prove himself as a bona fide mentalist for over sixty years, showcasing his miraculous mind with a successful television series, twenty published books, and thousands of legendary live performances worldwide.

Although the popular feature film inspired by Kreskin’s work, The Great Buck Howard, is a fictional tale, Kreskin is adamant that his abilities are nothing but factual. In fact, Kreskin now offers a whopping one million dollars to anyone who can prove that he employs paid secret assistants or confederates, or utilizes hidden, secret, electronic devices to accomplish his mental presentations.

With a lifetime of acclaim and accomplishments at the age of 84, it seems unlikely that anyone would be able to disprove him now.

This extraordinary career certainly affirms Kreskin’s otherworldly talents, but you cannot truly grasp just how “amazing” he is until you see him for yourself!

Don’t miss his one-night only show at the Arts Center, 8 PM, Monday, February 17. Will he read your mind?!

Tickets, on sale now, are $ 52 and may be purchased at tickets.artshhi.com or by calling 843.842.ARTS 2787.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH GAIL RAGLAND

The Voices of El Shaddai AS OF APRIL OF 2020, GAIL RAGLAND WILL HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE ARTS CENTER FAMILY FOR TWENTY YEARS. WE ASKED HER TO SHARE THE STORY OF THIS BELOVED LOWCOUNTRY SINGING GROUP. Gail is the Musical Director and Manager of The Voices of El Shaddai, and recounted the story of the formation of the group. It all began when she started a community choir on Hilton Head Island. Meanwhile, there was another gospel choir in Bluffton, under the direction of Jim Joiner.

“These two groups combined forces to become what is now The Voices of El Shaddai (which is Hebrew for “God Almighty”),” she explained. Since the early 1990s, the group has become synonymous with preserving and celebrating the Gullah culture and history of the Lowcountry by performing spirituals, gospel music and original compositions.

The choir rehearses under Choral Director Eddie Days every Friday night at the historic Queen Chapel AME Church, which celebrated its 150-year anniversary in 2015. “We have three generations of

Gullah descendants singing with us now and many of the members are Native Islanders,” adds Gail. “The choir members are a good representation of churches on Hilton Head and Bluffton and continue to sing regularly at their respective churches and community events.”

In March of 2018, The Voices of El Shaddai donned their colorful African garb and performed at the "Gullah Experience" Celebration, part of Together SC’s Nonprofit Summit. Hundreds of professionals within the nonprofit sector gathered on Hilton Head Island, designated as part of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, to enjoy the uplifting program.

“We’re very close-knit. Many of the original members still make up a large part of the core group. We’ve performed at private events at the Sheldon Ruins, Palmetto Bluff and even the 18 th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links. We’ve been blessed that we don’t have to market our group; our bookings come from word of mouth.” The group has also recorded several CDs, one of which was recorded at Arts Center.

The Voices of El Shaddai will once again return to the stage for the Taste of Gullah celebration, on the Arts Center grounds, Saturday, February 8, noon-3pm.

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Dance That Will Leave You Breathless SOARING FROM BALLET TO BOLD, THE BREATHTAKING CHARLOTTE BALLET DAZZLES WITH A POWERFUL, EVOCATIVE MIXED REPERTOIRE.

At the creative helm of the invigorated and innovative Charlotte Ballet is Artistic Director Hope Muir who has worked with some of the most prestigious dance companies worldwide and an international roster of choreographers. After a 20-year performance career, Hope became a soughtafter guest teacher and rehearsal director, coaching both classical and contemporary technique. She has worked with The National Ballet of Canada, English National Ballet, Rambert Dance Company and Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Company.

Lavish Entertainment – THE TIMES

Hope brings her classical-meetscontemporary artistry to Charlotte Ballet.

The Charlotte Ballet’s collective talents provide the opportunity to entertain, educate, and enrich audiences across the country. We are pleased to offer a morning Field Trip to Lowcountryarea students in grades K—12 to see this exciting group on March 27.

Charlotte Ballet has a rich history of touring, having once been named the United States’ highest-rated touring company by the National Endowment for the Arts. We are thrilled to present them at the Arts Center, March 26 at 8pm for one performance only.

Tickets are $ 61 and may be purchased at tickets.artshhi.com or by calling 843.842.ARTS 2787.

Attention Dancers!

The company is a Charlotte, NC-based, world-class repertory dance ensemble consisting of 26 professional dancers from all over the world, performing classic, contemporary, and cuttingedge dance with energetic virtuosity.

You may remember their former appellation when they performed at the Arts Center a few years ago to standing room-only crowds as the North Carolina Dance Theatre.

Charlotte Ballet Master Class WED • MAR 25 6 – 7:30 PM Enhance your training with the renowned Charlotte Ballet!

Beginner to intermediate dancers are encouraged to attend! Please visit artshhi.com/workshops to register. For more information, please email Senior Director of Education, Alana Adams at aadams@artshhi.com.

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Play Your Part IN THE ARTS!

Our success is achieved through relationships with individuals like you.

As a donor, you’re telling the community that you believe in the value of the Ar ts Center. Your gift is vital in suppor ting the quality of life in our community, providing outstanding cultural and educational progams.

Contribute and enjoy these special benefits…

Patron Circles

Donor Circles

Angels Circle $10,000+

Directors Circle $750 – $1,249

All the benefits listed below & right plus:

All benefits listed below plus:

• Dedication of one opening night •

performance per season (chosen by donor) and two additional complimentary tickets.

Pre-show champagne reception for your guests on patron dedicated opening night.

Producers Circle $5,000 – $9,999 All benefits listed below & right plus:

• One pair of complimentary subscriptions.

• Concierge seating.

Presenters Circle $2,500 – $4,999 All benefits listed below & right plus:

• Invitation for two to Sneak Previews (to each of the five shows).

• Invitation for two to Season Opening event.

Players Circle $500 – $749 All benefits listed below plus:

• OnStage Reception with Production Overview (each of the five shows).

Benefactors Circle $250 – $499 All benefits listed below plus:

• Recognition in Bi-Annual Report.

• Behind The Scenes tours.

Contributors Circle $100 - $249 • Recognition in OnCenter.

Heritage Circle $1,250 – $2,499 All benefits listed right plus:

• Invitation for two to Meet and Greet

cast members (to each of five shows).

• Invitation for two to Opening Night

Champagne Reception (each of five shows).

• Invitation for two to Patron Circle Appreciation (November).

Heritage Champions Fore Charity J A N 1 – D E C 15 , 2018

Arts Center participates in the Heritage Classic Foundation’s matching program, allowing 100% of your contribution to be matched with an additional 15%.

Participation begins at $1000. Matching Gifts: Many companies will match donations made to the Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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Where You Belong The Arts Center is Proud to Present

Outstanding programs that offer a variety of engaging arts experiences. These cultural activities create new opportunities for residents and visitors to share in the wonder, joy and excitement of the arts.

Arts Center Annual Fund Donate Online: artshhi.com

Please indicate your chosen donor level and payment method you desire:

Patron Circle

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Directors $ 750

Producers 5,000

Players $ 500

Presenters $ 2,500

Benefactors $ 250

Heritage 1,250

Contributors $ 100

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Producing Theater Series

Each year the Arts Center produces five shows—musicals and plays —from concept to curtain call, featuring outstanding direction, superb set design and talented actors in the Theater Series.

Presenting Series Performances

From pop to jazz to blues, classic and contemporary dance, as well as vocalists, the Great Performances Series at the Arts Center offers great performances throughout the season.

Education Programs

The Education Program offers visual and performance workshops, lectures, camps, homeschool classes, field trips and artist residencies, creating unique youth, special needs, and adult learning experiences in our four-county region.

Community Outreach Festivals

The Community Outreach Program features a number of free outdoor festivals and concerts, including the Community Christmas Tree Lighting, Youth Arts Fest and A Taste of Gullah.

Since 1996,

Over 250,000 Education Outreach Services Provided For many students this is their first time viewing live theater, being an artist, or hearing a musician play. The Arts Center has become a community education partner to many organizations providing services, support and outreach to sites and schools throughout Beaufort County as well as surrounding counties, while making community art opportunities accessible to everyone.

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Friends of the Arts Center

The following have donated operating funds B E T W EEN N OV EM B ER 1 , 20 1 8 – N OV EM B ER 12 , 20 19

Thank you for supporting the arts. Know that your generosity counts.

Angels Circle $10,000+ Mr. & Mrs. Hans Abbink The Breedlove Foundation Dr. Rober t & Beverly Chell Goulder Family Foundation Heritage Classic Foundation The Kennedy Center Richard D. Lundy & Virginia E. Lundy Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountr y Alora & Mark McAlister South Carolina Ar ts Commission Town of Hilton Head Island Accommodations Tax Ann & Michael Waters In Memor y of Ruth & Rober t Waters Heather S. Wilcauskas Women in Philanthropy JoAnn Wood Estate of Joyce L. Zidar

Producers Circle $5,000 – $9,999 James & Joan Bard The Bargain Box Mr. & Mrs. Frederick K. Beard Beaufor t County Accommodations/ Hospitality Tax Joseph & Helen Cohen Eierman Foundation Mar ty & Lenore Gleason Jon & Mar y Greenwell Kur t & Ann Grindstaff Michael & Susan Har ter Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours D'Elegance Jim & Dot Loughlin Liz & Jim MacLeod Nancy & Bill McHugh Jerome D. & Pamela Okarma Helen & Rober t Payne Coleman & Shirley Peterson Andrea Purple Constance S. Rathman Bob and Donna Reese Foundation Pamela Schofield Don & Susan Schopfer

The Soldo Family Foundation South Ar ts, Inc. Tami & Rich Speer Ray & Doris Stickel Stillman Foundation Spence & Barbie Stouffer Dr. Richard & Casey Vander veer David & Patty Wetmore

Presenters Circle $2,500 – $4,999 Stephen J. Alfred & Rita G. Hungate, MD Mrs. Paul Asplundh Kay Bangs Barbara Baumgardner Dr. William Bilek Judy & Stan Bluestone Sunni Bond David & Nancy Borghesi Alan & Anne Brenner Sondra Burson Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bur t Lynn & Bob Bur t Nancy & Mark Cavallo Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Lynne Duke Conboy Adam & Penny Cron Lauri & Barr y Davis Kathy & Bob Eberly Meg & Rober t Eberly III Fred & Sandra Eber ting David & Barbie Ellis Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Flach Richard Foster Bob & Ann Grassi Lesley Green Rosemar y L. Kimball John & Barbara Lawless Rober t & Elaine Lee Mr. & Mrs. Norman Levy Brian & Darlene Marlowe Lee & Mar y Kay McCollum Carl & Patricia Miller Douglas & Gail Tozour Bob & Lib Wichmann

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James T. & Florence M. Willard Bob & Mar y Jo Wills Women's Association of Hilton Head Island Paul & Phyllis Zaffaroni

Directors Circle $750 – $1,249 Nigel & Suzanne Allen Dr. Noel & Sharon Bass Jim & Ellie Berghausen Rabbi Brad & Linda Bloom Dr. & Mrs. James L. Breen Jeri & Ted David Hazel & Jim Davis Joan E. Deer y Bill & Pam Dyer Mr. & Mrs. Wyndham Eaton Sylvia & Joe Eisenberg Glenn & Patsy Frankle Mar y & Bo Gunlock Mr. & Mrs. Jon Hammond and LTJG Carl "Teddy" Helfrich Mike & Connie Hellman Mike & Jean Joyce Lori Kriwanek Kent H. & Nancy Lee Judy Matchett The Paul & Mar y McEvoy Fund through Vanguard Charitable Myron & Elyse Meister Sharon H. Miller Tom & Corky Nosek Jules Parrella Mar y Princing Diana Riggle Loretta & Michael Robinson The Hobbs Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Rober t Savage Dr. Julius & Ann Scott Ronald & Mar y Smetek Stevens Family Vanguard Charitable Fund Lennel Stroud & Mark Piekarski Mr. & Mrs. David Sudduth Dorothy & Gerr y Swimmer Gar y & Judy Tauscher Kay & Jeff Weaver Mr. Lawrence Weis Jane Wild Barbara & Dick Wiles

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Elizabeth & Michael Bundy Rebecca & David Burr Susan & John Byrne Frank & Mar y Jo Cairo Wade Close Rick & Sarah Coffin Congregation Beth Yam of Hilton Head Men's Club Patrick & Suzanne Crippen Bill & Linda DeArment Laura & D. J. DeLong Lenore Dimon Mr. & Mrs. Timothy A . Fidler Mrs. Loretta Frankovic Caroline & Dave Fuller Susan & Daniel Geller John & Elaine Gillen Warren & Jay Graves Cindy & Jerr y Green Stephen & Sandy Grossberg Fred & Nancy Habegger Dave & Lavonne Hales Roger & Ruth Halpin Denise Hatcher Karin Haupstein Neil & Mar y Lou Hiatt Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors and the Mor tgage Lenders Association of Greater Hilton Head Thomas & Candice Hough Jim & Nancy Johns Julia Johns Joan & Michael Joyce Lynda & Jeffrey Kaplan Jeanne Koehl & Bob Rasmussen Helene & Bob Krouchick Paul & Louise Lang Mr. & Mrs. Percy Leaper V. K. Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Rober t M. Levin Dr. Doris Lindner Fred & Janet Lombardi Nancy & Rober t MacKenzie James & Bonnie Maguire Judy Merlock & Pete Markarian Hub & Mar y-Marg Marquis George & Sandy Marshall Rober t & Barbara McFadden Barr y & Ann McGee Dr. Charles H. Miller Jr. Wayne & Barbara Miller Charitable Fund Meg & Charlie Miner David & Janine Nelson Maria & Alber t Niemi Emily & Wilson Oelkers Felicia Pascal Pam & Mike Pasquale Richard Pilsbur y R. Willis & Suzanne Post Dan & Diane Reitman George & Janice Rowan Joe & Linda Rowey Andrew & Beatrice Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Charles Shelton Dr. & Mrs. Steven M. Shipka Bruce & Andrea Siebold Charles & Patricia Sinatra

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Richard & Mar ty Davis Tom & Lorraine Donaher Richard & Elaine Donohue Nancy Sefton Eldridge Melissa & James Emer y Enstine Family Foundation Inc. Jeffrey & Barbara Ernico John & Deborah Esposito Tom & Wendy Feeney Kevin & Diane Finnegan Josef & KC Fodor Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence W. Forlenza Rick & Julie Frost Jim & Kate Gaunt Gar y & Marjorie Gaynor Steff & Elissa Geissbuhler Margot S. Gilber t Rona & Jerr y Ginsberg Dr. & Mrs. Gar y Glass Errol & Lois Golub Judy & Barney Greenhill Pennie & Kent Grimes Marshall H Groom & Pat A Bray Larr y & Ann Gunn Kenneth A . & Louise B. Hagstrom Scotti Hammarberg Mr. & Mrs. C. Harold Hannan Norman Harberger Judy & Chris Hardt Jeff & Sara Harlow Mar y & Lynn Har vey Mrs. William Heber ton Tom & Linda Hennessey Kathy & John Hodges Noel & Angela Horne Bill & Sue Huey Ed & Patricia Hughes Jack & Veronica Hunter Briana Isaac Joan S. Israel Meg & Kent James Barbara H. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. George R. Johnson M. Christine Johnson Susan & Tucker Jones Bob & Gail Judd Wendy & Joel Katz Danny & Janet Kelley Nancy Kelly Brenna & Bud Kendrick Juliana & Sam Kim Stuar t & Joan Kimble Karen & Ward Kirby Tom & Margaret Kloet Klaude & Terri Konrad Fred Kovalik Marianne & George Krall Barbara & Ben LaMontagne Carol & John Lang Lisa & Jack Laudermilch Frank Lazarus & Debra Migden Dr. & Mrs. Peter Leff Dr. & Mrs. Rober t Leff Jane M. Leiby Don & Rachel Leissner Susan & Jim Levesque Sue & Peter Lievense Cookie & Jack Lindsay Cynthia A . Lowe & Glenn B. Sutherland

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Behind The Scenes Murder on the Orient Express Meet & Greet 9.10.19

Arts Center staff and invited donors met the cast of Murder on the Orient Express, while also getting a sneak peek of the costume and set designs.

Pictured Left The cast of Murder on the Orient Express with donors Pictured Right Costume Designer Melanie Green

Business Partners' Fall Mix & Mingle 9.16.19

Arts Center’s Business Partners enjoyed a delicious wine tasting courtesy of Hilton Head Wine & Spirits, while hearing about the 19/20 Theater Season.

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Murder on the Orient Express Sneak Peek 9.26.19

After the rehearsals move from the black box to the stage, Presenters Circle Donors (and above) enjoyed a reception in the Heritage Room followed by a sneak peek of from the balcony to see what happens when all the elements combine on stage.

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19/20 Season Opening Reception 10.4.19

The 2019-20 season kicked off on opening night of Murder on the Orient Express, with a pre-show champagne and dessert donor reception in the Walter Greer Gallery. Remarks were made by CEO/President Kathi Bateson about the exciting, new theater and presenting shows ahead, and Board Chair Bob Lee spoke about talents of the Arts Center team. A lovely beginning to a festive evening!

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The 16 th annual golf and tennis tournament at beautiful Wexford, sponsored by Mortgage Network, was an outstanding success on a picture-perfect fall day! Our largest group of tennis players to date came out to enjoy round-robin play. High spirits continued at the reception in the Clubhouse with awards, silent and live auctions and one heck of a party!

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Lantern Workshops 8.26.19 & 10.16.19

During this workshop at the Arts Center, participants created one-of-a kind paper lanterns that celebrate life on Hilton Head Island. From pirates and mermaids to crabs and critters of the Lowcountry participants crafted their very own illuminated lantern sculpture for participation in the inaugural Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade that was held on South Forest Beach, November 9.

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Pay It Forward Peacock Automotive 10.14.19

Peacock Automotive’s communityminded “Pay It Forward” program bestowed recognition to the Arts Center for our outreach and education efforts in the community. WSAV’s camera crews captured the surprise. Jill Jauch and Amanda Stewart, both with Peacock Automotive, also generously donated a $ 250 gift card to the Arts Center for the award.

Pictured Left Senior Director of Education Alana Adams Pictured Right VP of Marketing Andrea Gannon

Michelin Junior Design Challenge 10.14.19

In partnership with the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, Michelin hosted its 3 rd Annual Junior Challenge Design Contest in which they challenged Beaufort County high school students to produce drawings and an interpretation of what transportation of the future could look like.

Winning students each received a $ 500 college scholarship. The Arts Center curated the exhibit and displayed the winning entries after opening weekend at the Concours d’Elegance.

Patron Circle Appreciation Reception 11.8.19

The elegant Patron Circle Appreciation Reception was held in the Wood Community Room and the Black Box, both of which were transformed into a patriotic party in the theme of the night’s performance of Capitol Steps. Guests enjoyed lavish hors d’ouevres from Serg Catering and delicious wines provided

by Hilton Head Wine & Spirits.

The reception was once again sponsored by Merrill Lynch’s RJC Wealth Management Group. Guests then got to revel in the hilarity of Capitol Steps on the main stage.

Pictured Left Board Chairman Bob Lee Pictured Top Left Mike & Maxine Rogers and William & Judy Thorpe Pictured Top Right Barry & Lauri Davis

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Board of Trustees 19 - 20 Officers

Robert E. Lee, Chairman James S. MacLeod, Vice Chairman William V. McHugh, Treasurer Ann D. Grindstaff, Secretary Richard N. Speer, Jr., Immediate Past Chairman

Trustees

Opal D. Abbink (Trustee Emerita), Steve Alfred, Kathleen P. Bateson, Frederick K. Beard, Sandra Berthelsen, Dr. Emory Campbell, Robert M. Chell, PhD, Leslie Richardson, Ronald M. Soldo, Michael R. Waters, Heather Wilcauskas, Elizabeth Mayo, Counsel

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Kathleen P. Bateson, President & CEO Jeffrey S. Reeves, Executive VP & COO Carrie Hirsch, Executive Administrator

Administration

Richard Feldman, VP & General Manager Gail Ragland, Assistant to the General Manager Andrea Gannon, VP of Marketing Tyler Petrich, Art Director Whitaker Gannon, Digital Marketing Manager Debbie Myers, Director of Finance Amy Hundley, Finance Administrator Linda Bloom, Sr Director of Development Nancy Smith, Development Administrator Alana Adams, Sr Director of Education Outreach Debby Malen, Education Assistant Tony Claudio, Facilities Manager

Production

Brian Riley, VP of Production Ken Poston, Technical Director Liam Duffy, Master Carpenter Nina Gil, Staff Carpenter Melanie Green, Costume Designer/Shop Mgr Anna Sanford-Blackwell, Cutter/Draper David Louder, Wardrobe Supervisor Danny Dunn, Lighting Director Jenny Rider, Assistant Lighting Director Aaron Vockley, Sound Designer/Engineer Marlo Griffith, Assistant to the Sound Designer/Engineer Julia Hughes, Deck Chief/Production Coord Paige Steffens, Props Master Nichole Nelson, Scenic Charge Artist

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