ASU Gammage Inner Circle Magazine Volume 32 by ASU Gammage

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Volume 32 Spring 2022

2022–2023 ASU GAM MAGE

BROADWAY SEASON

Announcing the 2022–2023 Beyond Series ASU Gammage opens at JA BizTown®

I am honored to be elected the Vice Chair of the Road by The Broadway League Board of Governors at our December meeting. I am very thankful to all members of The Broadway League for the hard work, dedication and work to keep our theaters open, audiences engaged, creatives, actors, crews and administration teams all pulling together. I am honored to play a part in this work, and as the Vice Chair of the Road, I am dedicated to the success of touring Broadway. In this magazine you will read about the incredible lineup coming to ASU Gammage next season. The Broadway League has played a key part in getting Broadway back on the road. I am extremely proud to play a part in ensuring Broadway stays strong, diverse and continues to grow for many years to come. I am also incredibly grateful to you, our VIP Donors and season subscribers. Your loyalty and dedication to ASU Gammage ensure that we are able to bring the best of Broadway to Arizona, season after season. I can’t wait to see you at ASU Gammage soon!

The road back to touring Broadway has been an adventure, but one that has proved exciting and worth the wait. One of the most important players in this return is The Broadway League, the national trade association for our industry. The Broadway League members include theater owners, operators, producers, presenters and general managers in North American cities, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the commercial theater industry. Each year, League members bring Broadway to more than 30 million people in New York and more than 200 cities across the U.S. and Canada.

Colleen Jennings-Roggensack ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of ASU Gammage

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WHAT’S INSIDE Volume 32 Spring 2022

SIX Original Broadway Cast. Photo by © Joan Marcus.

2022–2023 Broadway Season Announcement This season is one you will not want to miss, filled with hot, fresh from Broadway shows, powerful plays and some all-time favorites.

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Herberger Scholarship Students 2022–2023 Beyond Season

ASU Gammage Inner Circle

Staff Profile

VIP Donor Event Photos

Donor Profile

The Molly Blank Fund Kaleidoscope

Junior Achievement

COME FROM AWAY

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR Colleen Jennings-Roggensack EDITOR IN CHIEF AND PROJECT MANAGER Erica Lin MANAGING EDITOR Theresa Dickerson EDITORIAL TEAM Alexis Alabado; Kari Amarosso; Killian Blakemore; Michelle Johnson; Tim Walling CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Alexis Alabado; Kari Amarosso; Jennifer Kite-Powell; Emily Mai; Arianna Reyna

Meet the new ASU Cultural Affairs Assistant Director of Development, Arayah Larson.

How VIP Donor JO Finks is leaving a legacy through estate giving.

ASU Gammage opens at JA BizTown.

Kerr Korner VIP Donor Club

GRAPHIC DESIGN Sophie Pallissard

Cover Photo: SIX Original Broadway Cast. Photo by © Joan Marcus.

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2022–2023 Broadway Season

ASU Gammage is excited to announce its 2022–2023 Desert Financial Credit Union Broadway Across America — Arizona season

This season is one you will not want to miss, filled with hot, fresh from Broadway shows, powerful plays and some all-time favorites. ASU Gammage is excited to announce its 2022–2023 Desert Financial Credit Union Broadway Across America – Arizona season. This season is one you will not want to miss, filled hot, fresh from Broadway shows, powerful plays and some all-time favorites. “We cannot thank you enough for believing and supporting ASU Gammage in 2021-2022 as we got touring Broadway back on the road and into our theater. The 2022-2023 is something to celebrate. It is packed with amazing shows, and we know our audiences will not only love these shows on stage, but will love the experience that goes along with seeing shows at ASU Gammage,” said Colleen JenningsRoggensack, ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of ASU Gammage. Kicking off our 2022–2023 Season is the electrifying pop-concert spectacle SIX, a musical that flips the one-sided narrative from our history books with the six ex-wives of King Henry VIII headlining the show. Up next in the season, a new adaption by Aaron Sorkin of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Kicking-off the new year in 2023, a new production of the iconic musical phenomenon JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will rock its way to Tempe. The greatly anticipated, unforgettable theatrical experience, Disney’s FROZEN will charm ASU Gammage audiences starting in February. FROZEN is filled with 3

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Caroline Bowman (Elsa) and the Company of Frozen North American Tour. Photo by Deen van Meer.

sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, powerhouse performances and is completely worth the wait! Next in the season ticket package will be the powerful, hair-raising drama A SOLDIER’S PLAY starring Norm Lewis. In June 2023, the big-hair, big heart and big fun musical comedy HAIRSPRAY will make its toe-tapping return to ASU Gammage. Rounding out the season is the haunting hit musical, BEETLEJUICE. Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, it’s spectacularly strange and unusually funny. On top of this big season, ASU Gammage favorite for the whole family ANNIE returns to ASU Gammage as a season option. When you subscribe to our Broadway season, you are subscribing to more than just hit shows but something to look forward to! Whether it is your dedicated date night, a fun evening with family, time with friends or maybe an indulgent evening at the theater for yourself, there is nothing like the thrill of seeing that calendar reminder knowing that you have an exciting night at ASU Gammage coming up! “We are excited to see you at ASU Gammage!” — Colleen Jennings-Roggensack

S IX

OCTOBER 4–9, 2022

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for! The Broadway season got supercharged!”

Abby Mueller (Jane Seymour), Samantha Pauly (Katherine Howard), Adrianna Hicks (Catherine of Aragon), Andrea Macasaet (Anne Boleyn), Brittney Mack (Anna of Cleves), & Anna Uzele (Catherine Parr) in the Broadway production of SIX, a new musical by Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss, co-directed by Lucy Moss & Jamie Armitage, and choreographed by CarrieAnne Ingrouille. Photo by © Joan Marcus.

Courtroom Atticus and Tom – Richard Thomas (“Atticus Finch”) and Yaegel T. Welch (“Tom Robinson”). Photo by Julieta Cervantes

BIRD G N I K C O M A L L TO KI DECEMBER 6–11, 2022 All rise for Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic’s Pick TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is “the most successful American play in Broadway history. It has not played to a single empty seat” (60 Minutes). Rolling Stone gives it 5 stars, calling it “an emotionally shattering landmark production of an American classic,” and New York Magazine calls it “a real phenomenon. Majestic and incandescent, it’s filled with breath and nuance and soul.” With direction by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD — “the greatest novel of all time” (Chicago Tribune) — has quickly become “one of the greatest plays in history” (NPR). VOLUME 32 | 2022

2022–2023 Broadway Season

J E SUS CH R I ST SU PE R STAR

JANUARY 31–FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a mesmerizing new production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar.’

Aaron LaVigne and the company of the North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Photo by Matthew Murphy, Evan Zimmerman — MurphyMade

Caroline Innerbichler (Anna) and the Company of FROZEN North American Tour. Photo by Deen van Meer

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FEBRUARY 22–MARCH 5, 2023

From the producer of THE LION KING and ALADDIN, FROZEN, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, is now on tour across North America and the critics rave, “It’s simply magical!” (LA Daily News). Heralded by The New Yorker as “thrilling” and “genuinely moving,” FROZEN features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. Oscar winner Jennifer Lee (book), Tony and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage (director), and Tony winner Rob Ashford (choreographer) round out the creative team that has won a cumulative 16 Tony Awards. An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, FROZEN is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy. 5

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The 2019 Broadway Revival Company of A SOLDIER’S PLAY. Photo by © Joan Marcus

PLAY ’S IrinEg NR A SOLD is w orm Le Star MAY 16–21, 2023 A SOLDIER’S PLAY, the 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning thriller by Charles Fuller, has rocketed back into the spotlight, thanks to this 2020 Tony Award®-winning Best Revival from Roundabout Theatre Company. “This is a play that deserves to be staged regularly all over America — though it’s hard to imagine that it will ever be done better than this. It keeps you guessing all the way to the final curtain” (The Wall Street Journal). In 1944, on a Louisiana Army base, two shots ring out. A Black sergeant is murdered. And a series of interrogations triggers a gripping barrage of questions about sacrifice, service and identity in America. Broadway’s Norm Lewis leads a powerhouse cast in the show Variety calls “a knock-your-socks-off-drama,” directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon.

“Good Morning, Baltimore” — Niki Metcalf as “Tracy Turnblad” in HAIRSPRAY. Photo by Jeremy Daniel

Y HAI R S PRAJUNE 20–25, 2023 You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Awardwinning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the 60’s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” HAIRSPRAY is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (The New York Times). This all-new touring production will reunite Broadway’s award-winning creative team led by Director Jack O’Brien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell to bring HAIRSPRAY to a new generation of theater audiences. VOLUME 32 | 2022

2022–2023 Broadway Season

B E ETLEJ U ICE

AUGUST 22–27, 2023

He earned his stripes on Broadway…now the ghost-with-themost is coming to Tempe! It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love and making the most of every Day-O!

Alex Brightman (BEETLEJUICE, center) and Company. Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2019

2014 ANNIE Tour. Photo by © Joan Marcus

AN N I E

Season Option

MARCH 24–26, 2023

Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theater goers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production–just as you remember it and just when we need it most. ANNIE, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.

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Q &A

Herberger Scholarship Students

Meet the 2021–2022 ASU Gammage Herberger Scholarship recipients

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a Dance Education major from Southern California. I have a background in competitive gymnastics and competition dance. My favorite type of dance style to embody is Modern Contemporary, especially floor work.

Suzanna Varela

What excites you about your craft? What are some noteworthy moments from your time here at ASU? The exciting thing about the dance world is how big yet small it is. There are many new people you meet and you learn how everyone is related in one way or the other. The dance world is also always emerging with new ideas and projects; you can’t be bored in the craft. A noteworthy moment for me at ASU was how my new friends and I were able to connect on a deeper level when meeting for the first time. The dance community at ASU is a welcoming family that accepts everyone from all walks of life. How does this scholarship impact you? What does it mean to you? This scholarship has given me the means and opportunity to experience more of the art world. I love the option of going to see performances and shows that I would have never gotten the chance to see, especially since I have the opportunity to invite one other person with me when going to a live show. This scholarship gives me and someone of my choice the chance to experience the world of art.

April Maytorena

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born in Nogales, Arizona and grew up in the next town over, Rio Rico. I come from hard-working parents who have given me the opportunity to go forth and get my college degree in Theatre (Design and Production). Currently, I am a senior at ASU and will be graduating this May. What excites you about your craft? What are some noteworthy moments from your time here at ASU? I enjoy the community that is built around theater, where both my peers and mentors come together and start creating. Each one of us has something to give to the creative process, and when we don’t know, we go to each other to figure it out. With every show that I got to work on, there was always something worth remembering. Whether that was tailoring a jacket for “Healing Wars,” doing warehouse prop runs for “The Snow” and “Luchadora,” or designing a costume for a dancer. How does this scholarship impact you? What does it mean to you? This scholarship takes off the financial burden of having to pay for my tuition. It also connects me to wonderful individuals in the theater community and lets me share the experience of theater with my classmates.

To support our Cultural Participation Programs and learn more about the ASU Gammage Herberger Scholarship, please visit: asugammage.com/HIDA. VOLUME 32 | 2022

Beyond

Are you ready to be moved? To feel joy? To be challenged? To push past the boundaries of a traditional arts experience? The 2022–2023 ASU Gammage Beyond season is ready to take you beyond the normal arts experience to transport you with bold artists, powerful messages and talent like you have never seen before. “The uniqueness of the 2022–2023 Beyond series is at its core about human resilience, inspirational women and celebrating the untold stories of richly diverse communities. Brilliant, eclectic and visceral dance and theater will play leading roles in ASU Gammage welcoming back an exciting full Beyond series spanning the human experience — from joy to the wisdom and strength of leaders throughout history and today,” said Michael Reed, ASU Gammage Senior Director of Programs and Organizational Initiatives.

Eiko Otake THE DUET PROJECT September 10, 2022 THE DUET PROJECT is a series of duets between Eiko Otake and a diverse group of collaborating artists, living and dead. Collaborators come from different places, times and artistic disciplines. These duets will investigate how two artists collide and express what they care about.

Liz Lerman WICKED BODIES September 24, 2022 Visionary choreographer Liz Lerman’s dance-theater piece WICKED BODIES explores the culture of old crones, evil stepmothers, and the use of the female body as a source of fear by governments and institutions. Part epic, part fable, we discover ways in which female wisdom has emerged over time even as it has been misunderstood, negated and legislated against.

Step Afrika! DRUMFOLK October 29, 2022 Step Afrika! combines dance, song, storytelling and humor to create a heart-pounding experience and celebrates the African American tradition of stepping. When Africans lost the right to use their drums, the beats found their way into the body of the people — the Drumfolk. New percussive art forms took root and made way for tap, beatboxing, and the African American tradition of stepping. In DRUMFOLK, the remarkable performers of Step Afrika! recreate histories too often left in the margins and achieve a musical and movement-filled celebration of the human spirit that is perfect for families to share together.

STEP AFRIKA! Photo by Jati Lindsay.

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Dance Theatre of Harlem November 18, 2022 Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company presents a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate Black culture. Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem’s message of empowerment through the arts for all. Dance Theatre of Harlem. Stephanie Rae Williams and Choong Hoon Lee. Photo by Rachel Neville.

RUBBERBAND RECKLESS UNDERDOG April 1, 2023 In this new dance work, RECKLESS UNDERDOG, RUBBERBAND artistic director and choreographer Victor Quijada has overturned traditional conventions of dance by blending choreographic principles with street dance origins in a dazzling three act masterpiece. Exploring new interpretations of ballet, breakdance and theater, this dance piece is a whole new way to experience dance and choreography.

Ripe Time COMPASS April 22, 2023 What do systems of power in America look like? How do those systems fail us? How can we re-envision them? Who are the voices of people paving the way for this new vision? These are the questions that are addressed in COMPASS. Expertly blending documentary, dance and immersive theater, COMPASS plunges inside the mind of the woman-identifying or trans person running for office in America today.

COMPASS. Rad Pereira, Delissa Reynolds, Calliope Pina Parker, Alia Tejeda, Paula McGonagle. Photo by J. Dalene.

Tickets are now available for the ASU Gammage 2022–2023 Beyond season at asugammage.com.

For more information about becoming a Beyond sponsor, please contact our development department at 480-965-9915. VOLUME 32 | 2022

Staff Profile

Meet the new ASU Cultural Affairs Assistant Director of Development, Arayah Larson By Arianna Reyna As the Assistant Director of Development for ASU Cultural Affairs, Arayah Larson utilizes both her experiences and passions to foster change and strengthen the Sun Devil community. Larson joined the ASU Gammage/ ASU Cultural Affairs family in July 2021. As the Assistant Director of Development, Larson works to raise funds to support all ASU Cultural Affairs programs to help drive our impact through our mission of Connecting Communities™.

“First week of HAMILTON, spending that week in the VIP lounge with our donors was such an amazing opportunity that development officers really don’t get in most other organizations. It was a thrill to be able to spend casual time with a donor and get to know them in a setting where they are comfortable and begin to build strong relationships,” said Larson.

“I really wanted to work with career donors. People Larson’s experiences have always been who wanted to people-centered. coming make something Before to ASU, she was a millennial happen and giving officer for make the world St. Mary’s Food “We support Bank, as well and community as associate cultural participation,” director of better, as explained Larson. community “We develop for opposed to trying engagement relationships with The National our amazing donors to fix a problem Center of Youth and help them Law’s FosterEd make gifts that are Arizona Program. that may never really meaningful to get fixed.” them and support “Before St. ASU Cultural Affairs’ goals.”

Larson had to the hit the ground running in her new position. Shortly after she arrived at ASU Gammage/ ASU Cultural Affairs, the venue reopened with five weeks of HAMILTON after shuttering inperson performances for 18 months. She jumped into action and started fostering important relationships with the donors who make her job possible. 11

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Mary’s Food Bank, I was at an organization that works with foster kids who have special education needs. By the end of my five years there, I was the associate director of community engagement which deals with volunteers, donors and community partnership. After my seven years in social work and previous fieldwork in politics, I really needed to do something that felt enriching to the community, but wasn’t so emotionally exhausting,” said Larson. “I really

Arayah and her wife, Alyssa Show, at Alyssa’s medical school graduation.

wanted to work with donors. People who wanted to make something happen and make the world and community better, as opposed to trying to fix a problem that may never get fixed. I really wanted to explore that side of community engagement, something really positive.” While she is now exploring a new side of community involvement, Larson still has a passion for volunteer work. “I volunteer every campaign season. I take a lot of time to canvass and talk to community members and voters about their concerns and who they might consider voting for,” said Larson. “Other volunteer work I’ve done is teaching basic literacy to adults — mostly immigrants — who have English as their second language.” Larson’s education also set a precedent for her role at ASU, graduating from Warren Wilson

Arayah Larson and friends hiking in Hawaii.

Arayah Larson with donors and staff at a donor event on the ASU Gammage stage.

College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. Warren Wilson is a small private college in North Carolina known for a curriculum that combines academics, work and service. “I went to a unique and very small college. It was 900 students in the middle of nowhere in western North Carolina and was founded on what we called ‘the triad.’ This meant every single student took a full load of classes, lived on campus, worked for the school part-time and volunteered in the community. There’s a huge time management learning curve. Everyone who graduates can have a very good work, life and service balance. You quickly learn how important it is to feed all those parts of yourself. I graduated with a commitment to any community that I would live in to serve them in whatever way I could. That really led me to my work with volunteers and eventually, donors,” said Larson. Now Larson continues to expand her education, working towards her Master of Science in Strategic Communications and Leadership from Purdue University. Aside from work and school, Larson enjoys the simple things in life; spending time with her friends and newly wedded wife, watching movies and even cracking open a cookbook. “I love to cook. Anytime I’m not busy, I like to look up challenging or interesting recipes and have friends

over for small dinners. I also have four dogs, and we just got a puppy. I spend a lot of time with them. I’m a big movie buff, especially pre COVID-19. I love to go to the movies by myself on Saturday or Sunday morning, and I’ll watch pretty much anything. My favorite movie has to be ‘Philadelphia Story,’” said Larson.

are to your organization and the better team member you’ll be.”

Arayah volunteering at a fundraiser for Homeward Bound, where she serves on the Junior Board.

All of Larson’s education and experiences have led her to her career and new home with ASU Cultural Affairs, where she can use her knowledge to work with those who wish to see and make a difference in the community. “I’m just so happy to be here. The staff at ASU Cultural Affairs show great kindness while also working really hard at what they do. People take their work super seriously here; they want to give their best, and I find that really inspiring. And then they make sure to have fun and be good to each other while doing it. I’m really happy to be here,” said Larson. When asked to give advice to someone who is starting a new career, Larson said: “Make friends everywhere you go. You have no idea where the next opportunity is going to come from. The more people you have good relationships with, the more interesting opportunities are going to come your way. And help others; the more help you can be to your team members, even when it’s not specific to your goal, the more valuable you

Arayah Larson and Colleen Jennings-Roggensack at the VIP Lounge for MY FAIR LADY.

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VIP Donor Event Photos

Bassem Youssef VIP Donor Lunch Co-sponsored by Dr. Mindi and Anthony D’Elia and Rosey and Justin Kerchal.

Photos by Tim Trumble

Our gracious co-sponsors of the first Beyond Series VIP Donor Lunch! Left to right: Justin Kerchal, Rosey Kerchal, Bassem Youssef, Mindi D’Elia, Anthony D’Elia

Front Left to Right: Rod Rebello, Noah Plumb, Jennifer Plumb Back Left to Right: Julie Rebello, Bassem Youssef, Arayah Larson, Brian Jones

Co-sponsor Rosey Kerchal and Bassem Youssef

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Bill Ahearn

Gail Krueger

Front Left to Right: Michael Seiden, Janice Gale Back Left to Right: Enid Seiden, Neva Bochenek, Bassem Youssef, Tim Walling, Ron Harten

Bassem Youssef answering questions from our donors with Colleen Jennings-Roggensack

Lemon Andersen Private Soirée Joan Cremin’s House

Lemon Andersen and Colleen Jennings-Roggensack present Joan Cremin and Haig Tchamitch with a framed print of Lemon’s poetry.

Left to Right: Anthony D’Elia, Lemon Andersen, Mindi D’Elia

Left to Right: Ron Dobkins, Haig Tchamitch

Left to Right: Laurie Goldstein, Mindi D’Elia, Colleen JenningsRoggensack, Chuck Goldstein

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Donor Profile

“You’re giving kids an opportunity to experience something most of them would not have experienced at that age. With one performance, you can change a life.”

— JO Finks, VIP Donor

The ripple effect:

How VIP Donor JO Finks is leaving a legacy through estate giving

When you first meet longtime ASU Gammage VIP donor JO Finks, you might be surprised by how at-home she can make a stranger feel. Behind her iconic, large-framed glasses spark eyes that are filled with lifelong passion, and her outgoing personality is contagious to everyone in her vicinity. JO has been an integral member of the Arizona arts community for decades, and now, she is taking her benevolence one step further by including ASU Gammage in her estate planning. “I am so fortunate to be in a position of leaving a legacy to ASU Gammage, an organization that has given me the opportunity to be a part of something so very special to so many,” JO said. An estate plan gives you a say in how one’s things are given to the people or organizations you care about. Estate giving is a specialized 15

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area in which you leave a legacy through a bequest, charitable trust or gift annuity. JO has been a supporter of ASU Gammage since 2003. A Chicago native, her first experience visiting the Frank Lloyd Wright building was in 1971, when she came to visit her brother who was on a full ASU scholarship to play in the marching band. In 1986, JO moved to the Valley and became an active participant in the arts community, supporting and attending the ballet, opera and ASU Gammage. Wanting to secure a parking pass for every Broadway show she attended, JO decided to become a VIP donor and a season subscriber. With that came the opportunity to be a part of exclusive donor events, which amplified her passion for ASU Gammage and its programs.

“Musical theater is food for the soul,” she said. “You get to escape for a few hours. It’s a place you can refresh yourself and appreciate the talent and skill that goes into creating a musical theater production.” JO said ASU Gammage sets itself apart from other arts venues because of its mission of Connecting Communities™. A big testament to that are the Cultural Participation programs that impact children, teachers, military and so many more. One of her favorite Cultural Participation programs is Camp Broadway, a five-day summer experience in which children get to develop their confidence, character and presentation skills through ensemble performance. “Theater is a connector,” JO said. “You’re giving kids an opportunity to

FUN FINKS FACTS One of JO’s personal highlights is that she started a department of recreational therapy at a hospital she worked for in a Chicago suburb. In the ten years she worked there, JO achieved national publicity with some of the innovative programs she put together. In one instance, leftover redwood from a maintenance project was used toward making a garden on the hospital grounds. JO requested raised planter boxes for people in wheelchairs. This seemingly simple request is what propelled her garden to receive coast-to-coast publicity; it provided a positive, healing pastime for those at the hospital with mental and physical illnesses. In another instance, JO’s primary patient population dealt with rehabilitation for those who had suffered from strokes and head injuries. She organized and led a weekly singalong to stimulate long-term memory, starting with older songs and then moving across the charts to present day. Soon, local Chicago TV stations came flooding in to capture these moments and share her work with the community. With this activity, JO showed her patients that the road to recovery didn’t have to be melancholic. In JO’s eyes, there is no doubt that the arts play a tremendous part in helping people — after all, she’s been doing it for decades.

experience something most of them would not have experienced at that age. With one performance, you can change a life.”

Gammage, become a VIP donor once in the financial position to do so, and maybe, leave their legacy in the form of estate giving.

JO expressed that it is crucial to support the arts, as it is universal to all cultures.

“You try to connect with people that are appreciators and givers — whether that be with their time, money, or both,” JO said.

“My personal belief is that the arts play a major contribution to a person’s wellbeing,” she said. “Whether as a participant or as an audience member, the arts provide an experience that enhances one’s overall life experience.” JO is not only passionate about ASU Gammage’s programs and initiatives, but funding as well. To her, endowments to the organization are growing, but not fast enough. “I hope that whatever I can contribute — both financially and as an ASU Gammage board member — will keep the momentum of the arts at ASU Gammage alive and new,” she said. To sustain the venue for the future, JO said it is important to bring in younger generations to participate in some shape or form. If interest is sparked early, there is a clear ripple effect: one will want to advocate to their inner circle how to support ASU

With leaving a legacy, JO hopes the impact of her gift will allow further expansion in community outreach efforts and those groups who may not be able to physically attend performances. With this in mind, she hopes ASU Gammage can provide creative ways to stream performances to school districts that are too far away, as well as assisted living homes. “It’s about finding that balance of blending the old with the new,” JO said. “I would encourage anyone who can leave a legacy — no matter what the amount — to assist ASU Gammage in moving forward for the future.”

JO with Deborah Cox at the company party for THE BODYGUARD

Thank you, JO, for your incredible support as a donor, a musical theater afficionado and as a friend. ASU Gammage VIP Donors are the lifeblood of our organization. To learn more about estate giving and how to leave your legacy at ASU Gammage, please contact our development department at 480-965-9915. VOLUME 32 | 2022

Kaleidoscope

The Molly Blank Fund Kaleidoscope Education Program from ASU Gammage opens hearts, minds and doors to the theater for Arizona high school students Kaleioscope took place outdoors on the ASU Gammage Promenade in Dec. 2021.

If you were to reimagine a Broadway show, where would you start? The storyline? The music or costumes? Or maybe rethink the entire look and feel of the show? And if you projected that show through a kaleidoscope — what might you see? Nearly 70 high school students got that chance when they participated in the ASU Gammage education event called The Molly Blank Fund Kaleidoscope program last December.Students from Title I schools as far away as Kingman, Ariz. at Lee Williams High School, and students from the Girls Leadership Academy in Phoenix, spent six weeks studying special curriculum designed by the national Broadway tour of MY FAIR LADY. The students were also invited to a performance, Q&A with several

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cast members, a catered lunch and an opportunity to present their imaginative projects. “Kaleidoscope helps students connect with the theater and the arts,” said Desiree Ong, ASU Gammage Education Program Manager. “For most, this is the first time they’ve seen a Broadway show, so their projects open up a world for them and allow

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them to tap into their creativity. They presented their unique visions through new titles, themes, costumes, and characters. It was inspiring,” said Ong. Ava, a student from Lee Williams High School, said, “I enjoyed participating in the program and seeing the show. It has a special energy.” And April, from the Girls

These are kids who are trying to still find themselves and figure out who they are. And we hope that there’s a life for them either on stage or in front of the curtain.

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— Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, ASU Gammage Executive Director

After six weeks of study, students spent an afternoon at ASU Gammage which included a catered lunch, a Q&A with cast members from MY FAIR LADY and the chance to attend the show.

Leadership Academy, said, “I didn’t realize how much work goes into a Broadway show. I admire their hard work and liked the show a lot.” The students presented several different interpretations of their kaleidoscope-versions of MY FAIR LADY, working to make it their own. Many took the idea of its plot and characters and made modern day versions of the story. Some acted out scenes, told stories about bringing popsicle stick puppets to life, interpretive dance and several students leaned into reimagining the costumes. Terri Poorten, a teacher from the Girls Leadership Academy, said the program provides a powerful way for students to learn and experience the theater. “For our students, many have never seen a play or realize what a Broadway show is, so this gives them some background, the cultural awareness, the knowledge — and gives them a sense that they’re part of

“I enjoyed participating in the program and seeing the show. It has a special energy.” — Ava, Lee Williams High School

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their community but also a part of the world. It’s been a great experience all around for them,” said Poorten. “Kaleidoscope is magical and transformative,” said Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of ASU Gammage. “These are kids who are trying to still find themselves and figure out who they are. And we hope that there’s a life for them either on stage or in front of the curtain. We also want to give them an opportunity to bring them to Arizona State University and say our

deepest hope is that you are going to become Sun Devils. But if you’re not Sun Devils, we want you to go to college. That college is for you and that you belong.”

Kaleidoscope is celebrating 26 years at ASU Gammage and is generously funded by: The Molly Blank Fund The Abbett Family Foundation

Students had the opportunity to present their projects at Kaleidoscope.

Arizona Community Foundation Janet and Douglas Baughman Brenda and Jim Rowland and all of our ASU Gammage VIP Donors

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Junior Achievement

ART FOR FUTURE

GENERATIONS: ASU Gammage opens in Junior Achievement of Arizona’s BizTown By Emily Mai Students work at the ASU Gammage shop. Photo by Eddie Mehta.

For students exploring career opportunities in the theater, some may feel their only chance to participate is through a leading role center stage. Through its partnership with Junior Achievement of Arizona, ASU Gammage is here to tell students that their dreams don’t end at curtain call; it takes a multitude of roles and moving parts to bring live theater to life. When entering the Junior Achievement’s Tempe learning lab, BizTown, a familiar curved building is now greeting elementary school students as they attend for field trips. A beautiful replica of ASU Gammage now stands as a “shop” in BizTown. This is part of an ongoing partnership with Junior Achievement, ASU Gammage and ASU Cultural Affairs.

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ASU Gammage is the newest addition to the shops and the first representation of the arts at BizTown. “I think there’s so much that we do here at ASU Cultural Affairs and ASU Gammage that the public doesn’t realize. They think of us as just the Broadway show house,” said Desiree Ong, ASU Gammage Education Program Manager. “We have a lot more education and cultural participation programs that allow us to fulfill our mission of Connecting Communities™, and I think BizTown is an important part of that.” Junior Achievement of Arizona primarily serves K-12 students from low-income households. It teaches financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship programming to students.

“I think it’s just a great way for us to support very practical education because it’s a hands-on experience of what adulthood is like,” said Ong. The BizTown program curates a curriculum that fits into the standards for learning in Arizona that teachers can easily integrate into their lesson plans. Teachers cover these lessons with their students over the course of several weeks. These lessons cover a range of topics and skills, including how to apply for jobs and how the economy functions. Students then apply for a job and participate in a four-hour simulation where they can test their knowledge at the BizTown facility running their own miniature economy. Each BizTown economy has 18 different shops that the students

work in and interact with, including shops for businesses like iHeartRadio, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Allstate Insurance. Students that work at the ASU Gammage shop in BizTown will have the opportunity to fill an ASU Gammage job such as president, chief financial officer, development officer and theater manager. As part of the curriculum, they get to promote their business, sell goods and services, as well as conduct and undergo performance reviews.

“I think there’s so much that we do here at ASU Cultural Affairs and ASU Gammage that the public doesn’t realize. They think of us as just the Broadway show house.” — Desiree Ong

The production team at ASU Gammage worked alongside Junior Achievement to create a space that emulated the real ASU Gammage building. “It was a challenge to make a huge venue like ASU Gammage hidden in a small, refined space, but it was so creative and fun,” said Jeff Rollins, ASU Gammage Director of Production. The production team put in actual seats from ASU Gammage, matching carpet and paint, and a large TV to create a “stage” and auditorium space. There are photo wraps all along the walls to make the shop look like students are really in a large theater. Next to the stage is a replica of the box office with information about ASU 365 Community Union and ASU Cultural Affairs. Last year, Junior Achievement was able to serve about 70,000 students and plans to increase that number to about 90,000 this year.

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Members of ASU Cultural Affairs’ Management Team with Colleen Jennings-Roggensack at the ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 28. Left to right: Jeff Rollins, Tracey Mason, Jon Ainlay, Steve Potter, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Desiree Ong, Erica Lin, Ragan Warner, Tim Walling. Photo by Emily Mai.

“There is such demand for an opportunity for kids to be able to be adults for a day,” said Eddie Mehta, Junior Achievement of Arizona Development and Marketing Coordinator. Students begin their mock workday by taking out loans from the bank with the goal of paying them off by the end of the simulation. “We hand out certificates and awards to the students who are able to pay off their bank loan, and then we also celebrate the ones who got close and remind them that there’s still the opportunity to be financially secure in their futures,” said Mehta. Students earn money called “BizTown bucks” that they can use to pay for bills and other goods from different shops in the facility. In the ASU Gammage shop, students can buy a ticket to see a show and sit in the theater area while they watch a video from Disney’s THE LION KING production. Students can also use their BizTown bucks to buy toys and merchandise such as ASU Gammage branded stickers, water bottles, puzzles and fidget toys from the students working behind the recreated box office. 21

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This simulation also works to educate students about the value of philanthropy and supporting the arts. The ASU Gammage shop promotes these values with a donor recognition wall just like in the real building. If students choose to donate their money to ASU Gammage, they will be able to put their name up on the wall in the entrance of the shop. Student testimonials as well as several case studies show that the BizTown program is successful in preparing students for their future by instilling them with the knowledge and skills they need in the real world. Last year, pre- and post-testing showed that students demonstrated a 23% knowledge gain after going through the program. This exceeded Junior Achievement’s goal by 3%. “We need to keep moving ahead and prepare the generations that come after us to succeed,” said Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of ASU Gammage. Surveys conducted of Junior Achievement alumni after they graduated noted that more frequently than other programs, Junior

Achievement BizTown was identified as having introduced them to different career paths. About one in five alumni go into the same field as their volunteers. Jennings-Roggensack was inspired to start this collaboration because she is a Junior Achievement alumna and previously participated in its company program as a high school student. Hundreds of students have already interacted with and worked within its walls, learning that there’s so much more to theater than what goes on onstage. “It’s just an amazing opportunity to provide an entire new generation of kids the chance to fulfill their dreams,” said Mehta.

For more information about supporting ASU Gammage’s involvement at Junior Achievement of Arizona, please contact our development department at 480-965-9915.

JOIN THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

A GUIDE TO THE AMAZING OPENING SCENE OF THE LION KING ON TOUR

Photo by Joan Marcus

RETURNING TO TEMPE JULY 5 - 31! For tickets, visit asugammage.com

“Circle of Life,” THE LION KING’s jaw-dropping, much-talked-about opening number, introduces a menagerie of animals who stride, leap, gallop and dance across the stage. A closer look reveals the creative magic at work behind this breathtaking bit of stagecraft. LET’S GIVE THEM A HAND: Julie Taymor, along with Michael Curry, designed, hand sculpted and painted every prototype mask in this scene.

THE VIEW FROM THE TOP: Pride Rock rises 12 feet over the African savannah five times during each performance.

ACCENT ON AUTHENTICITY: To capture the intangible spirit and sound of the savannah, seven South Africans perform with every company around the world except

Japan, where the local artists mastered the pronunciation of the three different African languages used in the show.

LADDER OF SUCCESS: The tallest animals in the iconic opening number are the exotic giraffes at 14 feet high. Two actors climb six-foot ladders to fit inside the puppets, mount stilts and enter stage left.

MAKE ROOM FOR BERTHA: At 13 feet long and nine feet wide, the elephant, nicknamed “Bertha,” is the largest animal in the show, requiring four cast members to maneuver her down the aisles of the theatre.

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COME FROM AWAY

COME FROM AWAY, a musical that showcases the uplifting tale of people in the wake of extreme tragedy, is coming to ASU Gammage Story by Emily Mai Photos by Matthew Murphy COME FROM AWAY is based on the true stories of the passengers and crews on flights that were grounded following the events of 9/11. When the U.S. shut down its airspace following 9/11, the flights that were already en route had to be redirected elsewhere. Canada offered to take in any planes flying from Europe, and 38 of those flights were redirected to the Gander International Airport in Gander, Newfoundland, an island community off the North Atlantic coast. The population of Gander at the time was about 10,000 people, and the redirected flights were carrying about 7,000 passengers and crew members. After waiting for over five hours for permission to offboard, these new arrivals were 23

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taken to community centers, schools and churches in Gander and the surrounding towns. The show is about the “kindness, generosity and connection of people from different backgrounds coming together to help each other during a period that was really scary,” said Marika Aubrey, the lead actress of COME FROM AWAY. Aubrey plays Captain Beverley Bass in COME FROM AWAY, who was a real flight captain and flew one of the planes that was redirected to Gander. Bass was the first female captain for American Airlines, where she also captained the first all-female crew in the history of commercial jet aviation. “My favorite part of this role is the influx of messages from young ladies

who are perhaps wanting or aspiring to be in industries that are maledominated, and the story of Beverley really inspires them to [pursue] their goals,” Aubrey said. COME FROM AWAY features an original Celtic, folk-rock score with British influences and world music elements that add to the uplifting tone of the story. The song “Prayer” interweaves different religious music along with original sounds to create a piece that is both vocally beautiful and carries a moment of reflection for the ensemble and audience. This story centers around the two different groups of people — the Newfoundlanders and the people aboard the flights — as they learn about the tragedy of the terrorist attacks and mourn together.

The First North American Tour Company of COME FROM AWAY

“The show is about the kindness, generosity and connection of people from different backgrounds coming together to help each other during a period that was really scary.” — Marika Aubrey, the lead actress of COME FROM AWAY

The similarities between the two groups become more and more apparent as they open their hearts and homes to one another. “There is something about a collective catharsis of going through a shared trauma that does bond people and unify communities. It crosses over religion, politics, culture and ethnicity,” Aubrey said. The characters are loosely based on real people like Beverley Bass and her crew. The cast members were able to meet, interact and review countless interviews of their real-life counterparts before beginning production. COME FROM AWAY has a small cast of 12 actors and actresses who are on stage throughout the show.

These cast members all play multiple roles that showcase the diverse experiences of those that found themselves in Gander at the time. “It’s not just me in the spotlight or someone else in the spotlight. We all have moments, but we all tell the story together. You can tell that we all are helping each other, and we all love each other; we’re proud of the story we’re telling together,” said Aubrey. Audiences can expect moments that are sincere and reflective, followed by genuine moments of human interaction and lighthearted humor. The musical emphasizes the connection that was made between

the people involved and shows why that connection has stood the test of time, even two decades later. “People walk away feeling like we have more that unites us than we have that divides us,” said Aubrey. “We’re all human beings, and there’s nothing wrong with being kind and looking after each other even if we’re different.”

Don’t miss COME FROM AWAY at ASU Gammage June 14–19. Tickets are on sale now at asugammage.com.

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House of Tricks

THE LAST TRICK: House of Tricks restaurant closing after 35 years, legacy lives on If you’ve ever been to an ASU Gammage performance, odds are you’ve popped into the quaint, greenery-filled restaurant House of Tricks for a pre-show meal. Robin and Bob Trick, owners and founders of the award-winning neighborhood restaurant, are saying their final goodbyes as it’s set to close June 2022 in light of their retirement. “It’s bittersweet to close the restaurant — one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make in my life,” Robin said. “It’s such an important space for so many people; ASU Gammage is a perfect example of that.” From show-themed drinks to entertaining renowned artists, House of Tricks has been a crucial partner for ASU Gammage in exemplifying its mission of Connecting Communities™. For over 30 years, it has been a fan favorite of locals and visitors alike.

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“House of Tricks has been a favorite destination of mine for years,” said Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of ASU Gammage. “Bob and Robin’s story is remarkable and inspiring to others and does not go unnoticed. I am not alone with this opinion. House of Tricks has been an important partner of ASU Gammage for many, many years. We are so thankful for their commitment and partnership for all these years.” Michael Reed, Senior Director of Programs and Organizational Initiatives at ASU Gammage, has known Robin and her husband for over 20 years and feels like they are family to the staff, donors and community at large. “House of Tricks is like going to your best friend’s house where you’re served an incredible meal surrounded by great company. We’ve had artists from all over the world be blown away by not just how great the food is, but the whole experience,” said Reed.

The core mission of House of Tricks has been to create a dining experience that goes beyond the meal. “House of Tricks is not a place where you just go to have a meal. It’s more about how you feel when you’re here; it’s very relaxing, comfortable and appreciative. It’s got the right philosophy for what ASU Gammage also strives toward,” Robin said. Having a venue like ASU Gammage be a neighbor to House of Tricks has been a big boost, as much of their clientele is arts-based and culturally aware. “We have a huge following of people who go to the [ASU Gammage] performances and come to our restaurant,” she said. “Both ASU Gammage and House of Tricks have similar commitments to the community, and because of that it’s been great.”

According to Robin, JenningsRoggensack and Reed have been great customers ever since House of Tricks has been in business. It’s the go-to destination for bringing important artists and guests set to perform or attend an event at ASU Gammage. “I’m proud that Colleen and Michael felt that House of Tricks is worthy of them bringing these important guests, and they’re proud to introduce me to these guests because they know that what we do here is important to the community,” Robin said. “They make both the guests and I feel valued.” Robin is an arts enthusiast, more so visual than performance-based. She is an ASU graduate of fine arts and is an expert at hand-stitching, fiber collage, embroidery and sewing. “I have a real appreciation for the arts,” she said. “I’ve been involved in the arts in Tempe for forever. I attend theater, opera, symphony and I’m an art collector, so it’s definitely my passion.” Reed said he is saddened by House of Tricks’ closure, but that this is an incredible opportunity for Robin to pursue her passions and enjoy her retirement.

“It’s an era in downtown Tempe that’s ending that I believe won’t be replaced,” Reed said. “They’ll be missed dearly, and I look forward to honoring them.” It’s clear that House of Tricks won’t be forgotten in the Tempe community. All good things must come to an end, but the reverberating sentiment is that this isn’t goodbye — it’s a declarative “happy trails,” and “see you soon.” “I’m not very good at change,” Robin said. “I’ve lived and worked and gone to school within a one-mile radius of House of Tricks for quite some time. But we’re not leaving the community — we have a beautiful home here in Tempe, and we’ll be involved in the arts in whatever capacity we can.”

Michael Reed, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack and Daniel Bernard Roumain at House of Tricks

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Both ASU Gammage and House of Tricks have similar commitments to the community, and because of that it’s been great.

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— Robin Trick, co-owner and founder of House of Tricks

House of Tricks, serenity in the yellow room.

Thank you, House of Tricks, for your partnership! We wish you happy trails in your next adventure. There is still time to visit House of Tricks. They are open through June of 2022. For more information visit houseoftricks.com.

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Exploring new worlds The initial VR experience through Dreamscape Learn will be based on Dreamscape’s first VR adventure, “Alien Zoo.”

Virtual reality: How students learn biology as part of Dreamscape Learn Story by Jennifer Kite-Powell Photos by Jeff Newton Imagine you’re a biology student studying hundreds of unknown species and microscopic life forms. Instead of sitting in a classroom, you step into a 16-by-16-square-foot space on ASU’s campus with a moving floor and blowing wind — or join from your home with a VR headset or without. Once seated, you’re transported light-years away to an orbiting intergalactic wildlife sanctuary with endangered life forms that need your help. This isn’t a game; it’s ASU’s virtual reality immersive biology curriculum called Dreamscape Learn, made possible through a partnership with Dreamscape Immersive. VR learning can be much more powerful than lectures. A study from the University of Maryland showed

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that VR learning can improve recall by as much as 8.8% over traditional learning. A 2020 PwC report found that training for VR learners was four times faster than for traditional classroom learners. Plus, learners were 3.75 times more emotionally connected to the content than classroom learners.

Creating authentic and delightful learning experiences According to Heather Haseley and Dan Munnerley, co-executive directors of the Learning Futures Collaboratory, education needs to create VR learning experiences

through gameful design — using the intrinsic and extrinsic motivators embedded in games. And that is what ASU and Dreamscape Learn are doing, opening a portal through VR technology that transforms how students experience learning and shapes their learning pathway. It creates a delightful, playful way of learning by doing, says ASU President, Michael M. Crow. “Storytellers can make anything come to life, but in science, you have to be accurate,” says Crow.

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Technology has caught up with what people used to think about, and we can now build an emotionally driven learning experience to teach really complicated subjects.

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— Michael M. Crow, ASU president

Better outcomes

4x faster learning with VR — PWC REPORT

8.8%

Improved recall with VR

Now, he and dozens of others at ASU are working with Hollywood storytellers like Dreamscape Immersive’s Walter Parkes to create VR curricula. “The goal is for students to learn to think like biologists and solve problems, and VR is the hook to make this happen,” Angilletta says. “The biology curriculum will encourage them to master the same skills and the same knowledge to solve similar problems on Earth.”

— UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

3.75x more emotionally connected to the content when using VR — PWC REPORT

3,000 learners

Point at which VR training becomes 52% more cost-effective than classroom training — PWC REPORT

$34.5B

Estimated worldwide VR total market forecast by 2023 — GREENLIGHT INSIGHTS

That’s where Michael Angilletta comes in. Angilletta is an evolutionary biologist who leans more toward Bill Nye, the Science Guy, than a college professor. In 2017, he helped create ASU’s first digital biology courses.

So what does a compelling, emotional story grounded in science look like in a VR curriculum in “Alien Zoo” on another planet? “Imagine an animal eating another animal, and you have to do a ‘CSI’ thing and find out what ate it and how that affects the species,” Angilletta says. “Think about a population with a transmittable disease, like contagious cancers; they are rare on Earth, but they do exist, so as a biologist in this world, you’re concerned because you have to manage a population, not one individual, and that could affect the whole ecosystem.” Angilletta says a student will walk away from ASU’s VR immersive learning with transferable skills like problem-solving, quantitative reasoning and collaboration.

Back to the future In the VR world, learners shift from a passive approach to a more active approach of working through problems in groups. Crow says ASU isn’t stopping with the VR curriculum for biology but plans to create VR immersive learning curricula for all of its subjects, from architecture to nursing. “What we’ve been trying to do is find ways to create more learning pathways than the ‘desk bolted to the floor,’” Crow says. “With VR/ Dreamscape Learn, we are coming full circle and getting back to how we were naturally meant to learn — how we learned for thousands of years — with more emotional attachment.”

“ When learners are immersed in a VR experience, they tend to get more out of the experience and are likely to have better outcomes.” — Scott Likens, PwC’s emerging tech leader

Alireza Bahremand, a graduate student working with the Dreamscape Learn team and Meteor Studio, explores the “Alien Zoo” module.

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Kerr Korner

Happy 130th Birthday to “The Grand Lady of Arizona Music” A look at the history of ASU Kerr The historic ASU Kerr, a division of ASU Cultural Affairs, is a warm and intimate performing arts venue carefully tucked in between lavish shopping centers and hotels in central Scottsdale. This hub of music and fine arts is more than a typical concert venue, most notably because it used to be someone’s home. That someone was the late Louise Lincoln Kerr. We celebrate the 130th birthday of Louise Lincoln Kerr, a composer, violist and patron of the arts, on April 24. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Kerr discovered her love of music at an early age. Her mother taught her to play the piano at age six and violin at age seven, and she later learned to play and prefer the viola. In 1910, she attended Barnard College in New York, where she studied music composition. She left New York around 1913 in order to join the early 29

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Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, one of the first two women to join. She married Peter Kerr (of Danish origin, his name originally spelled “Kjer”), with whom she had eight children. In 1936, she and her family moved to Arizona for the health of one of her daughters, first living in Flagstaff and then in Phoenix. In Scottsdale, she bought 47 acres of land south of Lincoln Drive (originally named after her father, engineer and inventor John C. Lincoln) where she established an artists’ colony and retreat for professional and promising musicians, artists and writers. Visitors such as Pablo Casals, Isaac Stern, the Budapest and Juilliard String Quartets and Kerr’s music students all collaborated on the grounds. In addition to fostering relationships with established musicians, Kerr also co-founded and provided vital support to music organizations such

as the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Phoenix Chamber Music Society, Arizona Cello Society and the Phoenix chapter of the Monday Morning Musicale. Over the course of her life, Kerr composed over 100 pieces including symphonic tone poems, works for chamber orchestra, a violin concerto, numerous piano pieces, string quartets, piano quartets and quintets, ballets and incidental music, and numerous duos for piano and other instruments. Kerr received the nickname, “The Grand Lady of Arizona Music” for all of her artistic accomplishments. Kerr passed away in 1977, but her legacy continues to live on. In her will, Kerr donated two acres of land, her home and studio to Arizona State University. In 1981 ASU Gammage began managing the grounds, in 2004 she was inducted into the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame,

and in 2010 the ASU Kerr Cultural Center was officially welcomed onto the National Register of Historic Places after community members and fans mobilized to save the venue for future generations. Today, most of the venue remains how Kerr left it. The five-room home and the performance hall — known as the studio — are composed of the original dried adobe bricks. The hand-carved sugar pine doors are still intact and the east door is still framed by empty beer bottles.

The changes made are subtle; Kerr’s home has been slightly altered to accommodate employees and an extra storage room has been added to the side of the studio. Concerts, lectures, plays, parties, weddings and religious services have been taking place on the property since the studio opened in 1959. Charles Lewis, a student of Kerr, still performs at the venue with his jazz quintet. Photos and paintings of Kerr and her family line the walls of the studio and her former home, reminding visitors of its historic past.

Don’t miss out! Don’t miss out on the chance to experience timeless moments of connection at ASU Kerr with a number of music, theater and storytelling performances. Here’s a look ahead at some of the amazing performances coming in the 2022–2023 ASU Kerr season:

LP and the Vinyl Telluride Jazz

Tumbledown House MODERN SPEAKEASY, JAZZ September 16, 2022 Rising Sun Daughter – Grace Rolland INDIE FOLK, AMERICANA October 14, 2022 Acoustic Eidolon GLOBAL FOLK January 27, 2023 LP and the Vinyl VOCAL JAZZ March 4, 2023 Seffarine FLAMENCO, ARABIC March 10, 2023 Seffarine Photo by Mary Hulskamp

ASU Kerr is located at 6110 N. Scottsdale Road. For more information, visit asukerr.com.

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ASU Gammage VIP Donor Club as of March 2022

Member • $120 and above

Contributing Member • $300 and above

Supporting Member • $600 and above

Directors Club • $1,500 and above

Kathryn Gammage Circle • $3,000 and above

Grady Gammage Society • $6,000 and above

Producers Academy • $10,000 and above

Investors Guild • $25,000 and above

100K Milestone

Opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public (when available)

Visits to the VIP Donor Lounge

Benefits Subscription to Inner Circle Magazine

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Invitation to behind-the-scenes events and cast parties

Great seats—and private VIP Donor ticketing concierge services

For Season Ticket Holders: Priority seating in VIP Donor subscriber seats (number of tickets and location based on donor level)

For Single Ticket Buyers: Priority seating available (number of tickets and location based on donor level; while supplies last)

Reserved parking at ASU Gammage

Annual luncheon with the ASU Gammage Executive Director

Invitations to exclusive events

Recognition in show programs

Your photo in the ASU Gammage VIP Donor Club Leadership Gallery Special opportunities tailored to your individual needs and interests

Special lobby and website recognition

VIP donor guidelines: You must maintain your annual VIP Donor Club contribution at or above the Directors Club level in order to enjoy VIP donor seating. Special subscription seating is offered to VIP donors in the Orchestra level in rows 3–20 in the VIP and A price levels. VIP Donor Club benefits may be available only upon your request, at your expense (if any) and subject to availability. Benefits are effective immediately and are subject to change without notice.

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$50,000-$25,000 Arizona Community Foundation J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation $24,999-$10,000 APS Bell Bank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Inc. Tim Trumble Photography, Inc. Union Pacific Foundation

$9,999-$2,500 Abbot Downing Airpark Signs Arizona Business Magazine BOK Financial Gammage & Burnham Shamrock Farms Target

ASU Gammage gratefully acknowledges these individual donors and foundations whose cumulative giving totaled $100,000 or more as of March 16, 2022. The contributions of these generous benefactors, in partnership with those of other visionary patrons, sponsors and volunteers, have incalculably enriched our community. Abbett Family Foundation Susan and William Ahearn Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation Pat and Bill Andrew Jerry Appell APS Carol Barmore Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Baughman Barbara, Irv and Jeremy Berger Carmen and Michael Blank F. Richard Bloechl Family Lee Bowman George Brazil Plumbing and Electrical Broadway Across America Joan Cremin Cathy Dickey JO Finks Karen and Grady Gammage, Jr. Janet and Chip Glaser Laurie and Chuck Goldstein Joanne and Mark Halberg Ronald H. Harten Patricia Kaufman Gail and John Krueger Patricia Langlin-Brazil The Hugh W. Long, Jr. Family Rae and Richard S. Love Robert Machiz Mr. and Mrs. Michael Manning Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Marcia and Andrew Meyer Lesley and Paul Monfardini Margaret T. Morris Foundation Jeffrey D. Oliver Jenny Norton and Bob Ramsey Jeff and Leslie Rich Rosenbluth Family Foundation Jana and Charles Sample Ticketmaster Mary and Bill Way/Way Family Charitable Foundation

BOLD indicates $50K cumulative giving to ASU Gammage *denotes multi-year commitment

Legacy Susan and William Ahearn Anonymous Carol Barmore Weasley Beckley Larry Berentzen In Memory of Nan Beyer George and Patricia Brazil Linda Broomhead and Terese Sanchez Marlene Bushard Kim Cahow Angela and David Conwell Carl J. Cross Cyndi and Terry DeBoer Leonard and Emily Dudziak Raylan and Beverley Evans JO Finks Mary Flora Marilyn and Jim Foley Phillip Gillies Alan and Anita Handelsman Henry and Mary Hansen Ronald H. Harten Jay and Rojon Hasker Robert and Jeanette Heacock David N. Horowitz Jacqueline Hufford-Jensen and Greg Kroening Donald and June Julen Pat Kaufman Sue Larsen Rae and Richard S. Love Douglas Lowe Larry Mattal Cathy Mazur Ellis and Kiran Means Merrily Metzger Ron and Vickie Neill Clyde C. Parker Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Michael Pollay Russell A. Robbins Dr. Lynn Robershotte Mitchell and Heather Ross Virginia Schantz Margaret Schulz Tamara Scrivner Mr. and Mrs. Russell Smith Ava Spanier Jo and Frank Stockman Bruce C. Thoeny Brinley Thomas Mollie C. Trivers John and Joyce Webb Betty L. and John Whiteman

For information on planned giving, please contact us at 480-965-1910

Investors Guild Susan and William Ahearn* Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation Carmen and Michael Blank* Lee Bowman* Dawna and Dan Calderone Joan Cremin* Janet and Chip Glaser Dr. and Mrs. Charles Goldstein* Ronald H. Harten* Gail and John Krueger Patricia Langlin-Brazil and James Cord MD*

Producers Academy Anonymous Reginald M. Ballantyne III Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Baughman* Jacqueline Chadwick, MD The Desmarteau Family Karen and Grady Gammage Jr. Jay and Rojon Hasker Carol Barmore and Phil Hineman Michelle Jung and Chris Rodriguez* Patricia Kaufman* Brian C. Jones and Vaughn A. Lovell* Evelyn and John Lucking Cheryl Mandala Mr. and Mrs. Michael Manning Marcia and Andrew Meyer Jenny Norton and Bob Ramsey* Rosenbluth Family Foundation* Brenda and Jim Rowland Jana and Charles Sample Joanne Schust Donna and Philip Stover Susan Van Dyke MD Karen S. Wood-Nackard

Grady Gammage Society Anonymous Bill and Cindy Abbott* Buffie and Ray Anderson Barbara, Irv and Jeremy Berger*

Karen and Gary Bethune Joe and Rose Circello Crystal Family Foundation Lee Eberle and Lisa Vivian JO Finks Sophia and Mike Fong Neil G. Giuliano Davie Glaser In Loving Memory of David H. Glaser Judy and Herb Gold Joanne and Mark Halberg* Carl and Patricia Harris Ralph and Ellen Hirsch David N. Horowitz and Damon J. Bolling Mike Hughes and Dr. Kevin Mendivil* Rosey and Justin Kerchal Margot and Dennis Knight John Kras and Timothy Walling Hope and Steven Leibsohn Richard S. and Rae Love Kalidas and Darlene Madhavpeddi Foundation Merrily Metzger Lesley and Paul Monfardini Eric Novack and Tracy Contant Jeffrey D. Oliver Sandie and Hollis Phillips Rod and Julie Rebello Richard and Christy Schust The Scollick Family Enid and Michael Seiden* Lorri and Stephen Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ron Starkman* Tiller Family Foundation Kerry Turner Marsha and Charles Van Dam Kristi Vasquez and Jeff Roberts Patrick H. Zanzucchi Barbara and Barry Zeme

Kathryn Gammage Circle AADS Office Solutions Int’l, LLC and Kathleen Cullen Mariana and Richard Abelson Helene and Marshall Abrahams Lou Anne and Keith Alexander Nancy and Warren Alter Anderson, Chavet and Anderson Inc. Andrew Family Foundation Rhet and Marcia Andrews Anonymous

Felice Appell Tran and Glenn Appell Linda and Richard Avner Kevin Axx James and Sandra Bach Doug Ball and Connie Stine Lisa and Harley Barnes, Jr. Craig and Barbara Barrett Bassett Family The Julie Bennett Family In Memory of Michael Kristy and David Benton Mr. and Mrs. John Berry Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bickes, Jr. Corilee and Kevin Bishop Col. Jody Blanchfield The Blunck Family Jon and Jennifer Bohnert Tara and Todd Bookspan Teresa and Mark Borota Dr. Robert and Lorrin Bowser Shirley F. Brown and Fred L. Brown Steve and Belinda Brown In Honor of Debra Burk Elizabeth Burm Greg and Sarah Byrne Pam and Bryan Cadoo Lou and Melissa Caramucci Linda Carneal Carstens Family Funds Matt and Jill Casperson Causenta Wellness and Cancer Care Center Dawn Cernak Children’s Dental Village Helen Cho Julia and Kelly Christensen Marilee and David Clarke Lee Baumann Cohn and Mike Cohn John H. Cole III M.D. and Patrick T. Boyhan Angela and David Conwell Andrea and Matt Cowley Cox Communications James L. Cramer and Allen C. Kalchik Barbara Crisp and Mark Nemschoff Eileen Curtin Mindi and Anthony D’Elia Ellen and Andy Dauscher Beth and Ed Dawkins Dr. and Mrs. Eugene L. De La Cruz Nancy Dean and Lorree Ratto In Loving Memory of Terry DeBoer & Cody Meckstroth* Mr. and Mrs. Tom DeBonis

Teresa and Michael Dempsey Laurie Dennhardt and Anna de Jesus* Dr. Wendy Dickerson Erika and Russ Dickey Jackie and James Disney Robert Donat Dr. Jane Dowling Elizabeth Drewett Michael Drexler Carmen and Mike Duffek David Dyer Cynthia Emmons The Empey Family Daniel Eng Michele and Chris England Virgina and Ron Erhardt Alexa and Scott Erjavic Michele and Michael Etheridge Ardie and Steve Evans Jane and Andrew Evans II Ray and Bettijune Fanning Dr. and Mrs. Steven Farber Mary Farrington-Lorch and Martin Lorch Bela Patel Fernandez and Miguel Fernandez Phyllis and Jack Finney For Those Without A Voice Christina Forest Kathleen Gariboldi and Denis Fallon Kyla and Michael Garrison* Vicki Gibbons Carole and Ronnie Gilbert Mrs. Saul Ginsberg Ed Grabowski John and Deanne Greco Kimberly and John Grubb Joan and Al Gudriks and Mary and Dan Stamp Gretchen and Jim Haahr D. Hall, PhD Jennifer and Stuart Hetrick Beth and Bill Hicks Tim and Katie Hill Jacki and Charles Hoagland Andrea and Herbert Hodes Jacqueline Hufford-Jensen and Greg Kroening Christine Hughes Tara and Nikhil lyengar Jaburg and Wilk, P.C. Bonnie and William Jaeger Kim Jameson and Jon Ann Hockersmith Colleen Jennings-Roggensack and Dr. Kurt Roggensack* Dr. Lyndy Jones Peggy R. Joslin and

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ASU Gammage VIP Donor Club continued Nicholas Joslin Jane and Tom Joynt Brian and Terri Katz Jeffrey S. Kay, MD and Deborah L. Kay, Arizona Glaucoma Specialists Brad Kerr Norman and Teresa Klein Family Stacy and Alan Klibanoff* Lawrence and Margo Kowal Michelle Laiss-Lipner Patricia and Mark Landay Aaron and Brenda LaTowsky Machrina and Dale Leach* Kathy and Albert Leffler Edward and Emily Lesser Herb and Nancy Lienenbrugger Regan and Rigo Lopez Douglas Lowe Keli and Kurt Luther Bonnie Maffi, Julia Burke, Nancy Singer and Marci Symington Kristen and Doug Magnuson Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Mandell Dr. Celia Maneri Paul Mashani Marketline Mortgage Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marotta Carrie Matteson and Michel Gareau Steve and Rhonda Maun Cathy Mazur Leslie McDonnell In Memory of Jack McDonnell Kasia and Patrick McPhilomy David Meyer and Elite Cleaners Bruce Meyerson and Mary Ellen Simonson Kathleen A. Mickle and Karen B. Roth Paulette and Michael Miller John and Christine Minch John and Angela Misner Lina and Raymond Mogensen Kathleen and Barry Monheit Larry and Virginia Morrison Teresa and James Mortensen Loraine and Jim Mottern Dawn and John Mulligan The Munizza Family Rafael and Mary Munoz Christine and Frank Nechvatal Dick and Jane Neuheisel Karen Nordstrand Diane and Steve Norris Linda and Kevin Olson R.G. Olson PhD and Peggy Steele Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Ortega Barbara and Donald Ottosen 33

PRM Association Management Frank and Ginny Palamara Leah Pallin-Hill and Bryan Hill Papp Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Donald Patterson Arthur and Linda Pelberg Kathy and Dwight Peters Pat Piazza Jennifer and Noah Plumb MaryLee and Glen Poole Practice Strategies The Prygocki Family Susan and Mike Pucelik Dr. Coral Quiet and Mr. Jerry Weinberg Dr. Carolyn Ragatz and Mr. Phillip Ragatz Juliet Rains Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rawlings Linda and Chuck Redman Kristina Reese In Memory of Angela Renedo Jeff and Leslie Rich Keri and Steven Richardson Dr. Lynn Robershotte and Bryce Franz John, Dee and Paul Rogers Larry and Lisa Rogoff Mario Trejo Romero and G. Lewis Penrose Mitchell and Heather Ross Dr. Kyle Rowland Norm and Pam Saba Judy and Harold Samloff Bryan and Katherine Sandler and Janis Merrill Dr. Joel Schein and Dr. Diana Laulainen-Schein Ellen and Paul Schifman Lyrna and Michael Schoon Paul and Jan Schrage Ursula and Rick Schultz Jesse and Jennifer Schwarz Tamara Scrivner and Bill and Kathy Aichele Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sharaby/ Tickets Unlimited Michele Shipitofsky and Eric Rosenberg Suzanne and Jay Simon Jeffrey and Deborah Smith Chris and Adela Sommer Spracale Family Frances and Unni Sreekumar Dr. Cheri St. Arnauld Dr. Barry and Judith Stern Morgan Stewart and Barbara Page Alan Stoff Jennifer and Tim Storey Cheryl Sucato

ASU GAMMAGE INNER CIRCLE

Donald Tapia Brinley Thomas and Charles Bentley Laurie Topping, Janet Rocheleau and Laurie Kaptur Carol Toy Violet Toy and Betsy Toy Yee Mollie C. Trivers Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Vance Mark and Lynn Vanderlinde/ VRealty Advisors Michelle and Henry Villeda* Veteran Tickets Foundation John and Katie Wahlman Dale and Sheryl Wanek Col. Alexander Warschaw Leesa and George Weisz Gary and Kristi West Jana and Mark Wilcke* The Wiggs Family Todd and Tammy Wilkening Daryl and Karly Williams Chris Wuerz Greg Yagi and Alan Paulson Ray and Sue York Martha Scales Zachary In Loving Memory of Charlie Zarrelli*

Directors Club Brian and Paula Aleksa Howard and Wendy Allenberg Jennifer, Zoe and Dustin Anderson Anonymous Louraine Arkfeld Christine and Rocky Armfield Karen and Bob Armknecht Char and Alan Augenstein Monica Baird Jim Barash and Dr. Tamar Gottfried Anthony and Scott Barshay Lory Baraz and Robert Zucker Mary and Scot Benefiel Chris and Dana Benner Catherine and Chris Bergeron Gina and Gregory Berman E.M. Berry Michelle and David Bianchi Scot and Dawn Bingman Suzanne and David Black Kelley, John and Justin Bonowski Adam Bowman Melissa and Jonathan Boyd Michael and Sarah Braun Elna M. Brown Patti and Rick Brown

Stephanie and Brad Butler Kenzie and Scott Butler Mr. and Mrs. Steve Byers Cathy and John Calhoun Elaine and Paul Campbell Dr. Caroline Carney and Mr. Nick Adamakis Kent Cattani Dr. David and Mrs. Georgiana Cave Ann Chafoulias Kelly and Sinae Christensen Kathryn A. Christmann Christopher Coffer Dr. and Mrs. Lance Cohen Heidi Cox and Tracey Bryce Rebecca and Jon Crawford Carl J. Cross Marisa and Kerwin Danley Diane and Phil Daspit Bette DeGraw Drs. Fred and Suzie DePrez Brenda and Gary Deutsch Donna Dichiaro In Memory of Bob Dichiaro Dilemma Hair Salon Michael and Julie Dillon Karen and David Divine Janice Donnelly and John King Brandon Dow Matthew and Terra Duke Cheryl Eames Jim Edmonds Nancy and Dave Edwards Lou and Rick Ender Christine English and Lenard Hailey Jody Epperson Edward Evans Dino and Linda Farfante Dr. Allen W. Flores Dr. Cynthia Foss Sandra J. Fromm Mimi and Sandford Furman Marybeth and Jimmy Garrett Barbara and Gregory Geidel Dr. Philip E. and Roseann M. Geiger Dr. and Mrs. Peter Giovan Joe and Helen Goldblatt Vicki Greener Gary and Jacque Griffith Lani and Scott Grone Jill and Jim Gruler Brent M. Gunderson Hunter Hammond and Matthew Scarnecchia Alan and Anita Handelsman Lynlie and Myron Hansen Diane Harrison

Monique and Caroline Harrison Dottie and Mark Harshbarger Nora and Tim Hart Marilyn and Paul Harter Col. and Mrs. Paul Harwood Larmon and Linda Haugen Hensley Beverage Company Dr. Maria L. Hesse Jill and Alan Hieb Blake and Kristina Honiotes The Hooppaw Family Christopher and Judy Hossack Thomas P. Houlihan Dr. Scott Howell and Mr. Sean Smith Teresa and Darrel Huish Jacob Huston and Sydney Schiefer The Till Hutchison Family Nancy and Jeffrey Jacobs Dr. and Mrs. Ron Jenks Sandra Johnson In Memory of Steven R. Jonas In memory of Juanita Stein Shari and Irwin Kanefsky Elaine Karcher Rona and Allan Kasen Thomas and Carly Kelly Casey and Clara Khaleesi Terri and George Kief Jo Krueger Shirley Kruger Mary and Dave Kurrasch Dr. Robert R. Kuske, Jr. Cheryl Laurent David Ledbetter Susan and Brian Lee Barbara and Don Leffler Katie and Mark Leinweber Patty and Matthew Lernor Sara and Salvatore Lettieri Patricia and Paul Lewis Fuyu Lin and Samuel Anderson Lisa Loo LOWY’s Tax Planning & Accounting, PLLC Sharon Lytle-Breen Jane Maienschein and Richard Creath Suzan Makaus Mike Mako John Martell and Cathy Thuringer Lindsay and Morgan Mathie Ms. Michelle Matiski and Dr. Alan Snyder Marilyn and Mark McCall Celia and Kent McClelland Laurie and James McDonald Robbyn McDowell*

Karri and Joseph McInerney Dr. Geoffrey McKinzie and Tabitha McKinzie Tamara and Ian McLeod Azar Mehdizadeh and Justin Reynolds Linda Meraz John Mertens and Kim Cantor Mary and Kurt Meyer In Memory of J. Eric Miller Ariana and Daniel Mormino Kathryn Morrison Vicki and Neil Motzkin Seamus and Joanne Mulloy Angela and Jesus Navarro Emily and Cory Nelson Vickie and Ron Neill Debbie and Jim Nixon Suzanne O’Hara In Memory of Cindy Olstein* Shannon Olwine and Mohit Mehta Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Opila Jill Ormond & Jay Kramer Darcy and Mark Ortiz Valerie and Gregory Patten Pam Peacock – Superior Real Estate Services Maryellen and Mark Pendleton Suzie and David Perkinson Cynthia Pino Hari Puri Carol and Gregory Rath Dean Rennell Rebecca P. Ripley and Tara Ripley Swinehart Sharon and James Robbins Russell A. Robbins Chad Robert Mr. and Mr. Stanley Roberts Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Rockow Theresa and Rene Romero Dr. Kristine Romine|KRMD Advanced Medical Skin Care Rosedale Hair Design Mark and Dena Ross Richard Ross Kent and Mira Rossman Julie and Joseph Russomanno Beth Saiki-Olsen and Morgan Olsen Chloe Saleeby and Kevin Saleeby Jeffrey P. Salomone, M.D. Sherilyn and Joseph Sandor Mark Schiavoni Mr. and Mrs. Jim Schillaci Katherine and Bryan Schlueter Katherine and Randall Schmidt Paul and Jan Schrage Janiece and Tom Schubert

John and Rachel Schurz Ken Schutz and Craig Thatcher Christa and Donald Scott Elisa Segal and Max and Molly Mashal Judy Sera-Windell and Robert Windell Nelma and Jim Shearer The Sheinin Family Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sherman Carolyn and William Shine III Connie and Darin Shryock Martin L. Shultz Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Smith Jared and Linzie Smith Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Stein Katherine and Mark Strumpf John and Monica Suriano Toby Teret Taylor Carla and Gary Tenney Karen Thorn Kartika and Eric Thornbrew Dr. Susan Thrasher and Dr. Charles Schwartz Deborah and Wilbur Troutman Zeena Ubogy M.D. and Millard Thaler M.D./Papillon Cosmetic Dermatology Center Steven Urke Dr. Robert and Julia Wacloff Colleen Smith Walters and Dave Walters Doug Walters Phyl Wason* The Way Family Suzanne and Craig Weaver Mr. and Mrs. David Weinberg Jolene and Harv Weisblat Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Robert Whyte Dr. Brian and Dawn Williams Doris and Duly Winkler Suanne Woo and Dana Bearinger Brigid Wright and John Patton Christopher Zachar Joseph Zavislak

Supporting Members Donna and Kirk Anderson Anonymous Harrison and Laura Bachrach Ross and Shirley Berg Kevin Bingham Janet Bioletto Neva and Jim Bochenek Judy and Charles Boehmer

In Memory of Jewel Burdsal Melanie and Patrick Burm James Carlson Kim Carroll and Sherri Shimansky Mary Eldridge Rhonda Elifritz-Rix Patricia Fimbres Friedel Family Foundation Shanna Gallo Nick Ginsberg Sarah and Brad Glenn Robin Greeson Antonio Hernandez Kimberly and Dale Hopely, Jr. William Hosking Betty Hum Michelle Louise Johnson In Memory of Jeffrey Killoren Sue Klein Kurt Kleinman Eve and Jim Morse Pam and Gary Passey Ed Pattermann Timbra and Kevin Peace Valleria Pickett Marliese and Glen Reeves Alison and David Riddiford Karen and John Runberg Dr. and Mrs. John Schuh Jacob Schwarz Vicki and Tom Taradash Dr. Jerome and Dr. Selma E. Targovnik James and Vicky Van Dyke Deidra Viberg VIP Tours of New York LLC Yubeta Family

Contributing Members Ted Allmon Teresa Amabisca Aaron Becker Pam and Jeff Bell Susan and Richard Bookspan George and Mary Ann Bradbury Jenna Bradford and Paul Garcia Mary and Ray Byke Burton Cagen PC Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Craft Michele F. Davis Justin Fernstrom Elena Flowers Rhonda Fournier Heather and Ike Fuentes Megan Gailey Kevin Gallegos The Garman Family

Alyssa Ann Goldstein Eva and James Hamant Maren and Kevin Hanson Kristine Harnden Ellin Abbot Hayes Helen Heisler Elaine and George Heredia Prof. Stanlie James William and Linda Langer Julie and Gregory Massoud Sheila and Rodger McKain Judith Mente Brian Mosqueda Amanda and Jeff Murphy Beverly Naig Ronald Nelson Marilyn Poole Jeff Reinhart Nathalie Rennell Suzanne Rinker Kaijene Roberts Virginia Savage Elvia Senter and Norman Buckner, Jr. Dee Dee Sides In Memory of Judith Signeski Raj Sivananthan Jill Skelton Daniel L. Smith Leslie Standerfer Orin and Mary Svarc Sherri Tanis Jo Taulbee-Flittie Patricia Taylor John Eric Thomas and Dr. John Migliaro JoAn Tonniges and Janet Dixon Adriana Trigiani and Tim Stephenson Celia Vasfaret Janet Vasiliauskas Jo and Don Wilson Stacy Wince Darcey Winterland and Blake Bulloch Meg and Jim Wolfe ASU Gammage wishes to thank the hundreds of donors who are not listed due to space limitations.

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PO Box 870205 Tempe, AZ 85287-0205 480-965-5062 asugammage.com

Upcoming VIP Donor Event Saturday, May 28 7 p.m.

High School Musical Theatre Awards Join us for the red-carpet event of the season! The ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards celebrates the achievements of young Valley artists in a world-class performing arts center. Modeled after the Tony Awards®, the awards ceremony features outstanding performances from participating high schools and gives out awards in 14 performance and tech categories. The event demonstrates the enthusiasm, dedication and talent of high school musical theater programs and encourages participating schools to grow and continue improving their programs.

The ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards is sponsored by Lee Bowman. Cash awards are sponsored by Ronald H. Harten, Ursula and Rick Schultz, and a gift made in loving memory of Patricia Langlin-Brazil.

Please send your VIP Donor Event RSVPs to Tim Walling at tim.walling@asu.edu or 480-965-9915.