ASU Gammage Inner Circle Magazine Volume 37 by ASU Gammage

ASU Gammage

Inner Circle Volume 37 Fall 2023

ONE TOUR MORE

ASU alum Nick Cartell returns to ASU Gammage

CAMP BROADWAY

A TREASURED LEGACY

Photo by Christine Johnson

you get to hear from a chef who has two Michelin stars! He also created the nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK), deploying food and aid to countries around the world facing difficult situations from environmental, political or social issues. Interviewing Chef Andrés is our very own artistin-residence, Kristina Wong. Those of you who experienced her show this past season KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE know that Wong is one of the funniest humans alive! She holds her share of accolades, including the Doris Duke Artist Award, Guggenheim Fellow and a Pulitzer Prize finalist in Drama. Wong uses her talent as a performance artist, comedian, actor, and writer to inspire social change and justice. She is currently undertaking a new role as a “Food Bank Influencer.” This event will inspire you. These speakers will push audiences to work for a brighter future. I hope I see you at this event. I believe this will be an evening we will never forget and a catalyst of change for food injustice in Arizona.

Fall at ASU Gammage is a very busy time. There are many shows, programs and events taking place. I love seeing our theater come alive. One event I am particularly excited about is the Celebration of Resilience event on November 8. This is an annual celebration held by the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience at ASU. This is the first time we have partnered with them and will be hosting the event at ASU Gammage. I am especially thrilled about the featured keynote speaker of the event — world-renowned, foodjustice advocate Chef José Andrés. It isn’t every day

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Tickets are available at asugammage.com.

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

WHAT’S INSIDE Volume 37 Fall 2023

CONTENTS

LES MISÉRABLES

Staff Profile: Jeremy Bennington

THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

Camp Broadway

Broadway Adventure

Donor Profile: A Treasured Legacy

ASU Gammage Herberger Scholarship

THE WIZ

ASU Kerr 2023–2024 Season

From football stadium to training grounds

VIP Donor Club

Colleen Jennings-Roggensack and Neil Giuliano

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Colleen Jennings-Roggensack EDITOR IN CHIEF AND PROJECT MANAGER Arianna Jones MANAGING EDITOR Theresa Dickerson EDITORIAL TEAM Alexis Alabado, Kari Amarosso, Michelle Johnson, Arayah Larson, Megan Loponen, Peter Means, Tim Walling

Camp Broadway 2017

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Alexis Alabado, Stacey Bailey, Kimberly Carson, Jillian Cote, Heather Fuentes, Emily Mai

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sophie Pallissard Cover Photo: Nick Cartell as Jean Valjean in LES MISÉRABLES. Photo by Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Jeremy Bennington hosting a Talkback Thursday for the tour of COME FROM AWAY.

THE WIZ Kandi Burruss (Producer), Deborah Cox (Glinda), Todd Tucker (Producer). Photo by Jeremy Daniel

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BROADWAY

Nick Cartell and Colleen Jennings-Roggensack

One Tour More

ASU alum Nick Cartell returns to ASU Gammage By Jillian Cote

In 2018, Arizona State University alumnus Nick Cartell was given the chance to take on his dream role of Jean Valjean in the Broadway touring company of LES MISÉRABLES. While this opportunity was life-changing for Cartell, the audition process was difficult on both technical and personal levels. The day before his final callback, he had lost his mother to ovarian cancer at the age of 64. “Losing my mom before coming into this role the first time was very tough,” Cartell said. “I was coming at [the role] from a place of grief, just trying to figure out how to play this man in this arc and how to be a dad to this adopted daughter that he has.”

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Five years later, Cartell has reprised his role of Jean Valjean in the new Broadway tour. While the core of his character remains the same, Cartell’s personal experiences since his first performance have reshaped his connection to the show’s central ideologies. “A lot has changed in the world since 2018 because of the pandemic, and it has even changed for me personally. Five years ago, I was in a place of loss, and I connected to Jean Valjean from a place of grief and overcoming adversity,” Cartell said. “Now, I’m a father, so I connect to Valjean in that sort of way. I now know what it would feel like to make those sacrifices for my own

daughter. I’m able to bring those nuances into this character and it deepens this character even more for me.” Cartell’s admiration for LES MISÉRABLES comes from the journey of growing in the relationship he has with his character. For him, the show’s ability to mirror the human spirit is what makes the story so powerful, regardless of how many times the audience has seen it. “The power of this show lies in the fact that you connect with different characters no matter when you see it. Maybe audience members saw it for the first time when they were a teenager, so they were connecting with the

Nick Cartell on the ASU Gammage stage.

Nick Cartell as Jean Valjean in LES MISÉRABLES. Photo by Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

students and the angst that they felt,” Cartell said. “Later on, they might be parents bringing their children to see the show. Now, they’re connecting with all of the sacrifices that the adults go through, and they can see themselves morph into this new character. That’s why I love this show so much. It deepens the more you see it, as more time passes, and as you grow.” While this tour has been special for a variety of reasons, like reaching the 900th performance mark for his work as Valjean, Cartell believes the most rewarding part of touring the second time around has been making memories with his wife and daughter. “My wife and I had a baby during the pandemic, so she and my daughter are on the road with me this time. I’m getting to show them the country — the different cities that I loved when I toured last time and new ones that I haven’t played before,” Cartell said. “I can’t wait to show my daughter the pictures we’ve been taking when she’s older as a reminder of all of the experiences we’ve had.”

“Now, they’re connecting with all of the sacrifices that the adults go through ... That’s why I love this show so much. It just deepens the more that you see it, as more time passes, and as you grow.”

— N I C K CA RT E L L

Each tour stop has brought his family a variety of memorable experiences. According to Cartell, many children’s museums and zoos have made the attractions list in each city. When the tour makes its way to Tempe, he believes the experiences will become particularly personal for them.

“We have family members who are going to be flying in to spend the weekend so we can all be together and have a mini family reunion,” Cartell said. “Being able to show my daughter around where I spent my childhood as well as visiting my mom are both going to be wonderful.”

“ASU Gammage is my home. I grew up in Arizona and went to school at ASU, too. The first time I saw LES MISÉRABLES was in the balcony seats of ASU Gammage with my mom and dad,” Cartell said. “The fact that I get to bring the show back again really does feel like I’m bringing it home. I’m now bringing it to a ton of friends and family, too.”

“Arizona and ASU Gammage hold so much history for me, so to be able to perform this role that I love so much again on that stage is a dream come true.”

LES MISÉRABLES will make its stop in Tempe from December 5–10. For Cartell, this timing could not be better — as a lover of the holidays, he feels grateful to be near family and friends this year.

Don’t miss LES MISÉRABLES at ASU Gammage Dec. 5–10, 2023. Tickets on sale now at asugammage.com. VOLUME 37 | 2023

STAFF PROFILE

Jeremy Bennington on the ASU Gammage Promenade.

Jeremy Bennington at ASU Gammage in 2005.

Patron Services Manager’s full-circle journey to ASU Gammage 15 years in the making By Emily Mai

Jeremy Bennington has worked for ASU Gammage since July 2021 and has played a huge role in the audience services team. Bennington has over two decades of experience in theater management with no plans of stopping anytime soon as patron services manager. He oversees everything that goes on Front of House and interacts directly with patrons and donors alike. “I think my favorite memory here is of our first audience for HAMILTON post pandemic closure and the sound of the people coming into the building. As soon as the downbeat of the music happened, the way that the audience reacted has stayed with me. The audience was hungry for something they hadn’t had in almost two years and it was pretty emotional for us all,” Bennington said. Bennington never planned to go into theater management — in fact, his heart was set on the stage. Right after graduating high school, 5

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Bennington and his best friend made the move from Burbank, California all the way to New York to pursue their dreams of becoming actors. “I, as everybody does, found out very quickly that there are other ways to make more consistent money in this business than getting up at six in the morning to go to auditions. My first job was selling souvenirs for the Broadway company of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,” Bennington said. Little did he know that job would be the first stepping stone in his full-circle career at ASU Gammage. Bennington would continue to work for various studios and theater companies, even finding work on Good Morning America where he had the opportunity to perform on a Broadway stage as a backup vocalist for Debbie Gibson. Bennington would eventually get his big start in theater management as guest services

manager on the national tour of Disney’s THE LION KING. “Disney’s THE LION KING was about to move into San Francisco, and they were looking for someone to handle customer service issues on the road because they weren’t sure that the audiences were going to get the full Disney experience from each of the different theaters, so they sent their own customer service person and that was me. Ten days after I accepted the job, I had packed up my stuff in New York and was living in San Francisco for the next ten months,” Bennington said. When Disney’s THE LION KING hit the ASU Gammage stage in 2005, Jeremy was traveling with the show and worked closely with the Front of House staff at the time. Now, not only is Bennington a full-time staff member at ASU Gammage, but he is also a dedicated donor.

Bennington speaking at a gathering of Florida Venue Managers.

“I love that every day is different here. We are not afraid to challenge our audiences.” — J E R E M Y B E N N I N GTO N

“I love the educational programs we have here at ASU Gammage and one of my favorites is the High School Musical Theatre Awards. I felt that one of the Supporting Acting categories was just as deserving of a monetary award, so I decided to sponsor one. I think it is important to encourage anyone’s interest in the performing arts— especially while they are young,” Bennington said. Bennington hopes to be the kind of person that patrons feel comfortable approaching when they see him and sparking up a conversation. He encourages anyone and everyone to come chat with him and loves to hear about what makes ASU Gammage so special to them.

that every day is different here. We are not afraid to challenge our audiences. One day you will show up and see a big splashy musical and the next time you come you could be seeing a show that will really make you think,” Bennington said.

Bennington cheering on his favorite team.

Bennington preparing to climb to the top of the O2 Arena in London.

“Entertainment is something people need. You have to have some form of release and I think that’s exactly what we do. I love

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BEYOND

THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA production photo

Composer Paola Prestini breathes new life into THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA World premiere of this contemporary opera at ASU Gammage By Alexis Alabado

For composer Paola Prestini, Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea” is a story she’s wanted to tell her whole life. Originally born in Italy, Prestini grew up in both Nogales and Tucson, Arizona. “Water has always played a role in my life — I’ve explored its power often, how it nurtures, heals and separates. My father is an amateur yet devoted fisherman. In our unspoken relationship, I’ve wanted to understand his choices, his inner life, which I believe he has only told the sea,” Prestini said. “It became that much more exciting for me to explore the themes of this work.” THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA is a contemporary opera that will have its world premiere at ASU Gammage November 4, 2023. Created by Prestini, librettist Royce Vavrek and director 7

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Karmina Šilec, it presents a dual track of storytelling by combining the original short story with portraits of author Ernest Hemingway’s life. The cast brings to life the original book characters Santiago and Manolin, and amplifies the tale by bringing in a chorus who bear witness to the storytelling onstage. Phoenix Chorale and Prestini’s own husband, renowned cellist Jeffrey Zeigler, will be a part of this world premiere. It is narrated by Hemingway, played by a baritone vocalist who doubles as the character of Santiago, and the bar owner, La Mar. When “The Old Man and the Sea” was published in 1952, Hemingway hadn’t written a significant literary work for over a decade. The audience sees him in moments of doubt as he creates his masterpiece.

This contemporary opera is over a decade in the making. Along the way, Prestini called upon longtime friend and ASU alumna Beth Morrison to produce the piece and walk this journey alongside her. “There’s just nobody who does new work the way Beth does,” Prestini explained. “I’m very grateful to have a producing partner who understands the way I work.” Two stories are told at the same time — Hemingway’s life as he is writing the novella, and the story of “The Old Man and the Sea” itself. These twin threads bring the audience all the way to the end of Hemingway’s life. Whether the audience has read the short story before or not, there is something for everyone. “When you leave the opera, I think you’ll have a more profound

“This story takes on many different perspectives and tells you what it means to have a legacy...” — PAO L A P R EST I N I

understanding of Hemingway’s state of mind, but also what he was feeling when he was writing that story,” Prestini said. When taking such a well-known work and turning it into something new, Prestini hopes the layered music of the opera is something that people haven’t heard before; that it keeps the mind thinking and keeps the heart healing. “The music itself has electronics which adds a lot of variety and color, and bringing together different styles keeps it eclectic and fresh, which I think excites a new audience,” she said. Prestini notes that everybody comes to art from a very different perspective and life experience, and that the best art is complex telling the audience different sides to help them see the messiness of life. “This story takes on many different perspectives and tells you what it means to have a legacy, what it means to live in communion with the environment and what it means to be an artist capturing that feeling onstage,” Prestini said. “As someone who grew up in Arizona, it’s really meaningful for me to have a place that supports new work the way ASU Gammage does, and I’m just so grateful for it.”

Spotlight on Commissioning ASU Gammage plays a vital role in the American theater ecosystem by commissioning new theater works from emerging and established artists. New theater works illuminate the historical, social, political and environmental dynamics of our times for future generations. ASU Gammage’s commissioning of work also employs artists, giving them safe space to create and collaborate with students and academics at a public university globally known as being number one in innovation. The ASU Gammage Commissioning Club is a collection of passionate donors dedicated to bringing new work to our historic theater. THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA is made possible through major gift support from Joan Cremin. Additional support provided by ASU Gammage’s Commissioning Club. COMMISSIONING CLUB Joan Cremin Dr. and Mrs. Charles and Laurie Goldstein Michelle Jung and Chris Rodriguez Diane Rosztoczy Reginald M. Ballantyne III Joanne and Mark Halberg For more information about commissioning contact Peter Means at 480-965-6059.

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CULTURAL PARTICIPATION

Every year 80 theater-loving kids, ages 10-17, spend a week with ASU Gammage and Camp Broadway® Mainstage staff developing their confidence, character and presentation skills through ensemble performance. Campers learn acting, scene study, improvisation, music theory, singing and dancing, while building self-esteem, teamwork skills and creative potential. Throughout the years, campers who have attended Camp Broadway® at ASU Gammage have shared that it is an experience they will never forget! 4

Dear Camp Broadway,

Photo Captions 1 Kids from past Camp Broadway 2017.

The cast of HAIRSPRAY joins Camp Broadway campers for a brief Q&A.

A camper holds up their arts and crafts design that says, “I’m the queen of the castle.”

Campers rehearse on stage in preparation for the Family Finale performance at the end of the week.

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First of all, I would like to say for the scholarship to this AWthank you very much so much fun while performin ESOME CAMP! I had a fun environment with amazg ANNIE. It is such fun friends. A highlight was haing counselors and seeing HAIRSPRAY. It was such ving dinner and I’m glad I saw it and was able a good show and cast. Going in between dance,to meet some of the development classes was a rig vocal, and character it had the feeling of a real reheorous schedule, but did really feel like everyone wa arsal process. This professional level. Thank you s training on a very and to the scholarship donor, again Camp Broadway I really appreciate it! Sincerely, 11-year-old camper

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Cec e Jaco bs, ASU Gam mag e Cam p Broa dwa y 200 4-20 09

Reflecting on Camp Broadway at ASU Gammage brings a flood of amazing childhood memories and fills my heart with the magic of theater. I am so grateful for those summers on stage meeting special people and making great friends. One year I was invited as a tap dancer for the opening musical performance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. It was an experience of a lifetime. Decades later and I still love Broadway and come to ASU Gammage to feel the magic all over again.

Aver y Fisher, box office represen tative and 2023 Camp Broadway Assi stant Stage Manager

This summer, I worked as an Assistant Stage Manager for camp, helping backstage in our production of ANNIE and supervising the Shuberts. I was 14 when I attended Camp Broadway. I would imagine my experience as a kid was like that of many fellow campers: Monday morning I was extremely shy and nervous, having only performed in school productions prior. I felt alone, like giving up, and begged my mother to not make me go the next day. However, I’m glad she did, because soon I made friends, got to see SCHOOL OF ROCK at ASU Gammage, and even got a short solo. My biggest takeaway would be the confidence that Camp Broadway gave me.

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Cece Jacobs with fellow Camp Broadway campers.

Avery Fisher with fellow Camp Broadway campers.

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Did you know?

You can sponsor a camper at Camp Broadway. To learn more and to donate, call 602-543-4317 or email arayah.larson@asufoundation.org.

Camp Broadway 2023 was funded by the Rosenbluth Family Foundation, Susan and William Ahearn, Russel A. Robbins and Janet Bioletto.

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BROADWAY ADVENTURE

Broadway NEW YORK CITY

Chuck and Laurie Goldstein

Mary Beth Tripp, Mary LaRue Walker, Robbyn McDowell and Elna Brown

Chris Rodriguez and Michelle Jung

JO Finks, Enid Seiden and Laurie Goldstein pose at the Museum of Broadway.

John Gore and Lauren Reid present Colleen Jennings-Roggensack with an award honoring her 30 years of service.

Alejandro Almaguer and Colleen Jennings-Roggensack

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Dawna Calderone, Dan Calderone, Michael Seiden and Enid Seiden

Kate Rogers at the Museum of Broadway.

JO Finks, Susan Starkman, Shelley Cohn and Deb Carstens

Adventure Christine Hughes, Merrily Metzger, Gail Bradley, Deb Carstens, Tim Walling, John Kras, Heidi Cox and more guests applaud Ann Nathan as she performs for the group.

Deb Carstens, JO Finks and Judy Segal ready for the Tony Awards.

Donors watch as Colleen Jennings-Roggensack interviews Paul Loesel, Ann Nathan, Tim Hughes and Rema Webb.

Martin Shultz and Judy Segal

Ray Mogensen, Lina Mogensen, Cyndi DeBoer and Katie Strumpf

Colleen Jennings- Roggensack, Bill Ahearn, Susan Ahearn, Mindi D’Elia, Anthony D’Elia, and JO Finks

Peter Means and Cyndi DeBoer

Greg Yagi and Alan Paulson

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DONOR PROFILE

A treasured legacy Meeting with Sparky in the Kathryn Gammage Gallery at ASU Gammage.

Mark Leeper and Tom McHale in the VIP Lounge for BEETLEJUICE.

By Heather Fuentes

Legacy giving is a way to make a cause you care about an important part of your life story. Mark Leeper understands how true this is on a deeply personal level, and it’s why he’s chosen to make it a part of his story. Leeper spent most of his childhood in foster care, attending New School for the Arts in Tempe. When he graduated, Leeper was fortunate to receive a full ride scholarship to ASU through the Legacy Scholars Program. “Part of the draw of becoming a Legacy Donor at ASU Gammage has been that I’ve been afforded opportunities because of the generosity of others,” said Leeper. “The social systems in place to 13

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take care of kids in foster care are why I’m a successful adult. I now feel a responsibility to give back in a way that aligns with my values. Everyone has one of three gifts to offer — time, talent or treasure — and it’s about how we choose to leverage those things. I am by no means wealthy, but I have a comfortable lifestyle and am able to give back in a way that’s comfortable and aligns with my values.” As a political science major, “access to the arts is something that requires money, and for a broke college student, to gain access to shows could be challenging. I had to pick and choose shows a little more

“That in and of itself is why I have become a Legacy Donor — to always help ensure that kids have access to the arts.” —MARK LEEPER

What is a Legacy? A legacy gift is a planned gift that designates some part of your estate as a donation to ASU Gammage. Legacy gifts are a powerful way to support the theater and make an impact that outlasts your life. Ways to leave a legacy gift 2022 Homecoming Block Party and Parade with Sun Devil alumna Anjelica Giardino.

carefully back then.” To be sure he got his fix of culture in his early 20s, Leeper spent time as a volunteer with the Phoenix Symphony and the Orpheum Theatre. Years later, he had a friend who was a season ticket holder at ASU Gammage. “This really exposed me to the great shows that come through Tempe, and a few years ago, I decided it was time to become a subscriber myself.” As he learned more about the theater’s role in fostering education and providing accessible arts experiences, Leeper decided to go a step beyond subscribing and leave a lasting impact through a legacy gift. “That in and of itself is why I have become a Legacy Donor — to always help ensure that kids have access to the arts. I believe it is important for everyone to plan for the eventuality of life, and it made sense for me to put ASU Gammage in my trust.” Leeper is especially drawn to the work ASU Gammage does with K–12 programming. “If you can engage with a young person’s true sense of wonder, it can spark a passion for the arts,” he said. “This is often their first real experience with a quality art program. For two

and a half hours, we set aside time together to revisit our imagination. A great show runs the gamut of emotional experience and reinforces our sense of empathy. It allows us to see someone else’s perspective.” By supporting educational initiatives, legacy gifts like Leeper’s enable ASU Gammage to reach out to a more diverse audience, including students from different backgrounds. This access can have a profound impact on a student’s personal and academic growth, instilling values such as empathy, collaboration, and cultural appreciation. These are values Leeper believes he picked up through his own exposure to the arts. His legacy gift means that long after he is gone, he will continue to help foster this same rich cultural ecosystem that benefits everyone. For Leeper, his treasure, no matter how small, is worth sharing if it means future generations have access to the arts that helped make him who he is today. That’s a legacy to be proud of.

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Leave a legacy. Be a part of our future with a legacy gift to continue the mission of Connecting Communities™ for future generations.

Mark exploring Rouen, France.

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Each year, ASU Gammage works directly with the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts to award two outstanding students with the ASU Gammage Herberger Scholarship in the fields of theater and/ or dance. The scholarship allows the recipients to receive mentoring and career opportunities with ASU Gammage staff and touring Broadway and/or Beyond company members. Congratulations!

Crestcencia Ortiz-Barnett

Crestcencia “CeCe” Ortiz-Barnett, Ph.D, is a third year Master of Fine Arts student in Directing in the Music Dance and Theatre Department. She is a Presidential Graduate Assistant and founder of the ASU Black Theatre Organization (BTO). CeCe’s research centers the sense of belonging for first-generation African American female students and students of color in theater and their persistence at predominantly white institutions. CeCe will be directing Detroit ‘67 in April 2024. It is the last show in the ASU theater season and is her applied project before graduation.

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I am so grateful to be one of the scholarship recipients and I wholeheartedly understand the positive impact it will have on my life. This honor validates the work I’ve been doing at ASU, as well as allows me to expand on my theater research studies and aspirations to continuously learn about the theater world and where I can find myself in it. I believe being an ASU Gammage scholarship recipient aids in developing the networking and contacts needed for success in this industry. I hope to utilize my doctoral research and MFA training to become a change agent in the field. I am so thankful for the head start opportunity that ASU Gammage has given me to do so.

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SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS

2023–24 ASU Gammage Herberger Scholarship recipients

Alexis Solano

Alexis Solano is a fourth year Dance BFA student attending the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU. Solano is an active choreographer and performer both inside and outside of ASU with multiple collaborative film presentations as well as individual stage work. She has choreographed for ASU’s undergraduate production multiple times with works titled “Unpleasant Realities” (Spring 2021), “Elapse” (Fall 2021), “Onward to Nowhere” (Fall 2022), and has a full-length multi-media collaborative production premiering Spring of 2024 following her senior capstone project. Solano is a determined dance artist with values of sharing researched knowledge related to mental health, social activism and the philosophical human experience.

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This scholarship impacts me greatly both as a college student and a local artist aspiring to bring communities together to share messages of awareness and activism. It’s rewards like these that push me to continue my journey of dance, and aid me in actively spreading these desired truths to a world of potential. I feel seen and inspired to honor these creative goals of mine, as I know now better than ever that they are more than possible to achieve.

These scholarships are made possible by support from the Krueger Family Endowment and Robert L. and Tamara S. Scrivner.

BROADWAY THE WIZ — Phillip Johnson Richardson (Tinman), Avery Wilson (Scarecrow), Nichelle Lewis (Dorothy), Deborah Cox (Glinda), Kyle Freeman (Lion) photo by Jeremy Daniel

THE WIZ — Deborah Cox photo by Jeremy Daniel

Based on L. Frank Baum’s children’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” THE WIZ takes one of the world’s most enduring (and enduringly white) American fantasies and transforms it into an allBlack musical extravaganza for the ages. THE WIZ premiered on Broadway in 1975 and became an instant sensation, going on to win seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Ted Ross), Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Dee Dee Bridgewater), Best Choreography (George Faison), and in a Broadway first, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Costume Design (Geoffrey Holder). “Ease on Down the Road” became the show’s break-out single, and “Home” has since become a bona fide classic. That original production ran for four years (first at The Majestic Theatre and later at The Broadway Theatre) – and 1,672 performances – on Broadway. A 1978 film adaptation starred Diana Ross, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Richard Pryor and Lena Horne, and marked Quincy Jones’ first collaboration with Michael Jackson.

The tour begins in THE WIZ’s original home city of Baltimore, where the show made its world premiere 50 years ago. The revival will tour before it begins its limited engagement on Broadway in the Spring 2024. The star-studded cast features Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Deborah Cox as Glinda and Melody A. Betts as Aunt Em and Evillene, Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the Tinman, and Avery Wilson as the Scarecrow. THE WIZ ensemble includes Maya Bowles, Shayla Alayre Caldwell, Jay Copeland, Allyson Kaye Daniel, Judith Franklin, Michael Samarie George, Collin Heyward, Amber Jackson, Olivia Jackson, Christina Jones, Polanco Jones, Kolby Kindle, Mariah Lyttle, Kareem Marsh, Anthony Murphy, Cristina Rae, Matthew Sims Jr, Avilon Trust Tate, Keenan D. Washington, and Timothy Wilson.

THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway-bound tour, the first one in 40 years.

The production also welcomes Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker as producers of the musical.

Featuring a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others), director Schele Williams (THE NOTEBOOK, revival of Disney’s AIDA), award-winning choreographer JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black is King), additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmynominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (“The Amber Ruffin Show,” “Late Night With Seth Meyers”), Joseph Joubert (music supervision, orchestrations, & music arrangements), and Allen René Louis (vocal arrangements, music arrangements), are conjuring up an Oz unlike anything ever seen before. A dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop will bring a whole new groove to easing on down the road. THE WIZ makes its way to ASU Gammage Jan. 2–7, 2024.

Get tickets at asugammage.com

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Dendê Macêdo

ASU KERR

Caro Pierotto

DDAT

ASU Kerr’s 2023-2024 season focuses on global sounds and jazz N OV. Charles Lewis Quintet + 1

Latin jazz

Meet Charles Lewis at ASU Kerr’s restored 1899 Steinway grand piano! He’s bringing his fabulous friends and they’ll offer up their full, rich, six-man sound that includes horns, percussion, guitar and more. Experience Latin jazz at the hands of a beloved and talented Phoenix bandleader with beautiful history in the Valley as a dancer, jazz player and spiritual touchstone.

F E B . Caro Pierotto – Sambalismo!

Brazilian jazz, bossa nova Globe-trotting GRAMMY nominee Caro Pierotto brings her samba celebration to the warm acoustics of ASU Kerr. With an enchanting vintage vocal style and a repertoire that includes forró, reggae, soul and pop, Pierotto defies labels and skips over musical borders to spread healing, love and hope through sound.

MARCH Quarteto Nuevo — Jazz Roads Suite

Brazilian roots, samba, rumba

Soprano sax, woodwinds, cello, guitar and percussion are the palette this quartet uses to paint their rich soundscapes. They will be recording their complete “Jazz Roads Suite” live, an expansive, beautiful ode to the American West.

Buy tickets and view the full ASU Kerr 2023-2024 season at asukerr.com.

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D’DAT Indigenous sounds

Navajo trumpeter Delbert Anderson (D’DAT) builds safe havens for Diné melodies to converse with various styles like funk, groove and more via Spinning Songs. Spinning Songs were composed to teach all people stories and traditions of the past, present and future.

MARCH

Dendê and Band Brazilian roots, samba, rumba

Sizzling Brazilian percussionist, vocalist and bandleader Dendê Macêdo and his band merge the rhythm-heavy samba and rumba of Brazil with the grooves of afrobeat, reggae, merengue and way more in this very special show celebrating the textures and joy of the music of the African diaspora.

ASU Kerr launches annual fund There’s excellence and impact in your contributions to ASU Kerr! ASU Kerr has launched its annual fund and is building a crucial cadre of contributors to support and sustain the venue in its mission of Connecting Communities™ and supporting Arizona artists. To learn more about supporting ASU Kerr, contact Tim Walling at tim.walling@asu.edu.

Pull up bars

ASU 365CU

Beaverfit NE

Mockup of workout station decline bench.

From football stadium to training grounds ASU’s unique new program creates collaboration for wellness By Kimberly Carson

This fall, ASU 365 Community Union introduced a new publicly accessible workout station program on the concourse, which has become popular amongst fitness enthusiasts seeking to challenge themselves. It was inspired by community members using the open stadium for morning workouts. The first newly installed station is an A-mountain inspired set of pull-up bars, providing an opportunity to build upper body strength and draw motivation from the stadium’s grand views. The second station features decline crunch benches, allowing exercisers to strengthen their core while enjoying behind-the-scenes views of A-Mountain’s carved natural rock and landscapes. The inclusivity of these body weight workout stations invites individuals of all fitness levels and backgrounds to engage in physical activity. ASU ROTC cadets will also have access to a state-of-the-art pop-up workout station provided by Beaver Fit (pictured), to push their limits and hone their fitness abilities. As cadets train within the historic stadium walls, they

can draw inspiration from the countless athletes and teams that have graced the stadium before them. The partnership not only enhances the visibility of the ROTC program but also reinforces ASU’s dedication to supporting those who choose to serve their country. The workout stations demonstrate ASU’s commitment to promoting wellness within its community and innovation on all parts of campus. Whether it’s serving students, athletes, cadets, or locals, the stadium has become recognized as a place catering to a diverse audience, while fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. The partnership between the ROTC program and 365 Community Union marks a significant milestone in the university’s commitment to developing the largest venue on campus. The local community can experience the public workout stations during Open Stadium Hours this fall Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (some restrictions apply).

ROTC at the Pat Tillman statue.

Visit the stadium for yourself and honor all those who serve during Salute to Service week at ASU from Nov. 8–18, 2023. Special themed events will take place at the stadium including Movies on the Field featuring “Top Gun: Maverick” on Nov. 10, and the ASU vs. Oregon Salute to Service football game on Nov. 18.

Learn more at asu365.events

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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

ASU Gammage VIP Donor Club as of Sept. 1, 2023

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

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Visits to the VIP Donor Lounge

benefits

Subscription to Inner Circle Magazine

Recognition in show programs

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Invitation to behind-the-scenes events and cast parties^

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Great seats and private VIP Donor Club ticketing concierge services*

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For Season Ticket Holders: Priority seating in VIP Donor Club 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)*

Reserved parking at ASU Gammage

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Annual luncheon with the ASU Gammage Executive Director

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Invitations to exclusive events

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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

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VIP Donor Club 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 and location is offered to VIP donors in the Orchestra level in rows 3–20 in the VIP and A price levels dependent on donation level. 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. Annual donation of $1500+ is required in addition to the cost of the tickets. ^To be announced * Subject to availability

Corporate Foundation Sponsors $100,000+ Desert Financial Credit Union $99,999–$75,000 Abbett Family Foundation Broadway Across America The Molly Blank Fund of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation $74,999–$25,000 George Brazil Plumbing and Electrical J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation Margaret T. Morris Foundation

ASU GAMMAGE INNER CIRCLE

$24,999–$10,000 APS Arizona Community Foundation Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Inc. Tim Trumble Photography, Inc. Union Pacific Foundation

$9,999–$2,500 Airpark Signs Arizona Business Magazine Bell Bank Gammage & Burnham Target

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

Golden Gammage Investors

These individual donors and foundations cumulative giving have totaled $100,000 or more. Abbett Family Foundation Susan and William Ahearn Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation Pat and Bill Andrew Jerry Appell APS Arizona Community Foundation 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 Dawna and Dan Calderone 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 Michelle Jung and Chris Rodriguez 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 The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Merrily Metzger 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 Christy and Richard Schust Enid and Michael Seiden Ticketmaster Marsha and Charles Van Dam Mary and Bill Way/Way Family Charitable Foundation Ray and Sue York

Legacy

Susan and William Ahearn Nancy Anderson and Curt McLees Carol Barmore Wesley Beckley Linda Broomhead and Terese Sanchez

Marlene Bushard Kim Cahow Angela and David Conwell Carl J. Cross Cindy and Terry DeBoer JO Finks Phillip Gillies Alan and Anita Handelsman Carl and Patricia Harris Jay and Rojon Hasker David N. Horowitz Jacqueline HuffordJensen and Greg Kroening Pat Kaufman Shirley Kruger Sue Larsen Cheryl and Mickey Laurent Mark Leeper Rae and Richard S. Love Douglas Lowe Cathy Mazur Ellis and Kiran Means Merrily Metzger Ron and Vickie Neill Stephanie Nowack Simon Olstein Dr. and Mrs. Michael Pollay Virginia Schantz Russell A. Robbins Dr. Lynn Robershotte Michael and Heather Ross Brenda and Jim Rowland Tamara Scrivner Mr. and Mrs. Russell Smith Ava Spanier Bruce C. Thoeny Brinley Thomas Mollie C. Trivers John O. and Betty Whiteman

Investors Guild

Susan and William Ahearn* Allen-Heath Memorial Foundation Anonymous Carmen and Michael Blank* Lee Bowman* Joan Cremin* Dr. and Mrs. Charles Goldstein* Great Clips Brian C. Jones and Vaughn A. Lovell* Tamara Scrivner

Producers Academy

Buffie and Ray Anderson Rhet and Marcia Andrews Anonymous Reginald M. Ballantyne III Mr. and Mrs. Douglas

Baughman* Howard and Lisa Bell Dawna and Dan Calderone Carstens Family Funds Jacqueline Chadwick, MD Dr. James Cord and Charles Brazeal The Desmarteau Family Janet and Chip Glaser Joanne and Mark Halberg* Jay and Rojon Hasker Michelle Jung and Chris Rodriguez* Patricia Kaufman* Rosey and Justin Kerchal Gail and John Krueger Evelyn and John Lucking Cheryl Mandala Steve and Rhonda Maun Merrily Metzger Marcia and Andrew Meyer Jenny Norton and Bob Ramsey* Arthur and Linda Pelberg Rod and Julie Rebello Rosenbluth Family Foundation* Brenda and Jim Rowland Jana and Charles Sample Joanne Schust Donna and Philip Stover Melissa Trudelle Karen S. Wood-Nackard Ray and Sue York

Grady Gammage Society

Anonymous Doug Ball and Connie Stine Karen and Gary Bethune Joe and Rose Circello Sasha and Christopher Clements Crystal Family Foundation Lee Eberle and Lisa Vivian Dr. and Mrs. Steven Farber Mary Farrington-Lorch and Martin Lorch* Sophia and Mike Fong Vicki Gibbons Neil G. Giuliano Davie Glaser In Loving Memory of David H. Glaser Carl and Patricia Harris* Marilyn and Paul Harter Renee and Philip Hoffman* David N. Horowitz and

Damon J. Bolling Thomas P. Houlihan and Genevieve M. Houlihan Mike Hughes and Dr. Kevin Mendivil* John Kras and Timothy Walling Bill and Stacey Langhofer Aaron and Brenda LaTowsky Barbara and Don Leffler Rae and Richard S. Love Jeffrey D. Oliver Sandie and Hollis Phillips Linda and Chuck Redman Christy and Richard Schust The Scollick Family Enid and Michael Seiden* Lorri and Stephen Smith Tiller Family Foundation Kerry Turner Marsha and Charles Van Dam* Patrick and Amy Vance Michelle and Henry Villeda* Greg Yagi and Alan Paulson Patrick H. Zanzucchi Barbara and Barry Zemel

Kathryn Gammage Circle

Mariana and Richard Abelson Helene and Marshall Abrahams The Abrams Family Brian and Paula Aleksa Nancy and Warren Alter* Donna and Jim Anderson Anderson, Chavet and Anderson Inc. Andrew Family Foundation Anonymous Felice Appell Tran and Glenn Appell Linda and Richard Avner Kevin Axx BOK Financial James and Sandra Bach Craig and Barbara Barrett Bassett Family The Beattie Family The Julie Bennett Family, in Memory of Michael Kristy and David Benton Barbara, Irv and Jeremy Berger* Mr. and Mrs. John Berry Max and Laura Bessler Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bickes, Jr.

Leslie and Alan Bird Col. Jody Blanchfield The Blunck Family Jon and Jennifer Bohnert Tara and Todd Bookspan Teresa and Mark Borota Dr. Robert and Lorrin Bowser Kelly Brandt Michael and Sarah Braun Shirley F. Brown and Fred L. Brown Steve and Belinda Brown In Honor of Debra Burk Carrie and Daniel Burkes Elizabeth Burm Greg and Sarah Byrne Lou and Melissa Caramucci Linda Carneal Matt and Jill Casperson Causenta Wellness and Cancer Care Center Helen Cho Dan Churgin Traci and Philip Cilliers Marilee and David Clarke Dr. and Mrs. Lance Cohen Lee Baumann Cohn and Mike Cohn John H. Cole III M.D. and Patrick T. Boyhan Angela and David Conwell Michael Cordova and Patricia Quinn Andrea and Matt Cowley Heidi Cox, Tracey Bryce, Wayne and Emilie Truong James L. Cramer and Allen C. Kalchik Eileen Curtin Dr. Mindi and Anthony D’Elia Ellen and Andy Dauscher Beth and Ed Dawkins In Loving Memory of Terry DeBoer & Cody Meckstroth In Loving Memory of Laurie Dennhardt* Nancy Dean and Lorree Ratto Mr. and Mrs. Tom DeBonis Bette DeGraw Amena Deluca, MD and David Jackson, MD Teresa and Michael Dempsey Brenda and Gary Deutsch Dr. Wendy Dickerson Erika and Russ Dickey

Dilemma Hair Salon Jackie and James Disney Robert Donat Michael Drexler Carmen and Mike Duffek Cynthia Emmons Daniel Eng Michele and Chris England Virginia and Ron Erhardt Michele and Michael Etheridge Jane P. Evans Ardie and Steve Evans Kathleen Gariboldi and Denis Fallon Ray and Bettijune Fanning* Skip and Wendy Farrell Allyson and Justin Fernstrom JO Finks Susan and John Fisher For Those Without A Voice Sandra J. Fromm* Mimi and Sandford Furman Angela and Christopher Fylak Karen and Grady Gammage Jr. Kyla and Michael Garrison* Eric Gehrig and Nura Patani Andy and Carolyn Gilb Mrs. Saul Ginsberg Ed Grabowski Penni Graham John and Deanne Greco Kimberly and John Grubb Joan and Al Gudriks Gretchen and Jim Haahr Sharon and Ollie Harper Nora and Tim Hart Jon and Donna Hendrickson Beth and Bill Hicks Katie and Tim Hill Jacki and Charles Hoagland Kim Jameson and Jon Ann Hockersmith Andrea and Herbert Hodes Bruce Hopkins and Carol Walters Jacqueline HuffordJensen and Greg Kroening Christine Hughes Regan and Rigo Lopez Tara and Nikhil Iyengar Jaburg and Wilk, P.C. Bonnie and William Jaeger Colleen JenningsRoggensack and Dr. Kurt Roggensack* Dr. Lyndy Jones VOLUME 37 | 2023

ASU Gammage VIP Donor Club continued Peggy R. Joslin and Nicholas Joslin Jane and Tom Joynt Brian and Terri Katz The Keller Family The Kerr Family Norman and Teresa Klein Family Stacy and Alan Klibanoff* Jill Ormond & Jay Kramer Michelle Laiss-Lipner* Patricia and Mark Landay Cheryl and Mickey Laurent Deb and Frank Law Machrina and Dale Leach* Kathy and Albert Leffler Hope and Steven Leibsohn Katie and Mark Leinweber Mark Leeper Edward and Emily Lesser Herb and Nancy Lienenbrugger Fuyu Lin and Samuel Anderson Ronaldo Luanzon and William Jeffery Keli and Kurt Luther Kalidas and Darlene Madhavpeddi Foundation Bonnie Maffi, Julia Burke, Nancy Singer and Marci Symington Kristen and Doug Magnuson Chad Makovsky and Stephanie Hurd Mike C. Malloy and Shandee Chernow Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Mandell Dr. Celia Maneri* Ana and Hans Maron Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marotta In Loving Memory of Caleb Joseph Martinez Elisabeth and Kevin McCord Leslie McDonnell In Memory of Jack McDonnell Christopher McDowell and John Warford Robbyn McDowell David Meyer and Elite Cleaners Allison and Tommy Meyer Mary and Kurt Meyer Bruce Meyerson and Mary Ellen Simonson Kathleen A. Mickle, Karen B. Roth and Erica Lloyd Paulette and Michael Miller Lina and Raymond Mogensen Lesley and Paul Monfardini Kathleen and Barry 21

Monheit Larry and Virginia Morrison Teresa and James Mortensen Loraine and Jim Mottern Dawn and John Mulligan Rafael and Mary Munoz Christine and Frank Nechvatal Vickie and Ron Neill Dick and Jane Neuheisel Karen Norstrand* Diane and Steve Norris Eric Novack and Tracy Contant Lisa and James Olson Linda and Kevin Olson Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Ortega Darcy and Mark Ortiz Frank and Ginny Palamara Leah Pallin-Hill and Bryan Hill Papp Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Donald Patterson Kathy and Dwight Peters Pat Piazza Jennifer and Noah Plumb MaryLee and Glen Poole Practice Strategies The Prygocki Family Susan and Mike Pucelik Dr. Carolyn Ragatz and Mr. Phillip Ragatz* Wayne and Billie Rawlings Kristina Reese and Chris Reese Jeff and Leslie Rich Keri and Steven Richardson Suzanne and Nick Rinker* Dr. Lynn Robershotte and Bryce Franz Ilana and Alan Roga John, Dee and Paul Rogers Larry and Lisa Rogoff Mario Trejo Romero and G. Lewis Penrose Mitchell and Heather Ross Dr. Kyle Rowland Susan and Gil Rudolph Norm and Pam Saba Judy and Harold Samloff Larry and Cathy Sanders Bryan and Katherine Sandler and Janis Merrill Dr. Joel Schein and Dr. Diana LaulainenSchein Ellen and Paul Schifman Lyrna and Michael Schoon Paul and Jan Schrage Ursula and Rick Schultz Jesse and Jennifer Schwarz

ASU GAMMAGE INNER CIRCLE

Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sharaby/Tickets Unlimited Carolyn and William Shine III Michele Shipitofsky and Eric Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Smith Jeffrey and Deborah Smith Spracale Family Frances and Unni Sreekumar Dr. Cheri St. Arnauld Mr. and Mrs. Ron Starkman Judith and Louis Stein Dr. Barry and Judith Stern Morgan Stewart and Barbara Page Cheryl Sucato Sheri and Tim Tapia Brinley Thomas and Charles Bentley Mollie C. Trivers Susan Van Dyke MD Mark and Lynn Vanderlinde/VRealty Advisors Dr. Robert and Julia Wacloff Dale and Sheryl Wanek Col. Alexander Warschaw Suzanne and Craig Weaver Jolene and Harv Weisblat Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Leesa and George Weisz Gary and Kristi West Maidie G. Westlie Christine and Emery Wiggs Jana and Mark Wilcke* Todd and Tammy Wilkening Dr. Brian and Dawn Williams Daryl and Karly Williams Wyatt and Bobbi Wood Martha Scales Zachary In Loving Memory of Charlie Zarrelli* Lory Baraz and Robert Zucker

Directors Club

AADS Office Solutions and Kathleen Cullen Access Buyers Security Mortgage Howard and Wendy Allenberg John and Jamie Alston Jennifer, Zoe and Dustin Anderson Tamara Andreas and Joe Hudgick Anonymous Meng Ansley Anthom Foundation

Louraine Arkfeld Christine and Rocky Armfield Karen and Bob Armknecht Char and Alan Augenstein Michael and Judith Awender Melody Baca and Marsha Baer Robert Badhorn Gail and Michael Baer Jim Barash and Dr. Tamar Gottfried The Barron Silva Family Anthony and Scott Barshay Terry and Gay Barwald Thomas and Polly Baughman In Memory of Margaret Ann Beardsley Mary Bedient Chris and Dana Benner Gina and Gregory Berman E.M. Berry Amy and Robert Bessen Helen Bigham Scot and Dawn Bingman Suzanne and David Black* Michelle and John Bonano The Bonnett Family Kelley, John and Justin Bonowski Adam Bowman Elna M. Brown Patti and Rick Brown Frank and Karen Buntschuh In Memory of Jewel Burdsal Stephanie and Brad Butler* Mr. and Mrs. Steve Byers Cathy and John Calhoun The Callis Family Elaine and Paul Campbell Caroline Carney and Nick Adamakis Joy Caton, BSN Kent Cattani Dr. David and Mrs. Georgiana Cave Michelle and Carl Chasse Children’s Dental Village Kathryn A. Christmann Malissia Clinton Christopher Coffer Sam and Heidi Cohen Cohen Down Quigley Alison Cole Rebecca and Jon Crawford Carl J. Cross Tiresa and Lawrence Damore Melissa Davis Drs. Fred and Suzie DePrez Donna Dichiaro In

Memory of Bob Dichiaro Michael and Julie Dillon Gary and Cherie Donahoe Janice Donnelly and John King Jo Dresh Terra and Matthew Duke Hannah Durrett David Dyer Cheryl Eames Nancy and Dave Edwards The Empey Family Lou and Rick Ender Jody Epperson Edward Evans Dino and Linda Farfante Rachel and Philip Fields Dr. Allen W. Flores Rhonda Fournier Stanley Fuelscher Isaac and Alison Gabriel Megan Gailey and Michael Brown Janice G. Gale Linda and Joseph Garcia Monica Garnes Marybeth and Jimmy Garrett Dr. Philip E. and Roseann M. Geiger Diane and Robert Gibboni Dr. and Mrs. Peter Giovan Helen and Joe Goldblatt Jan and Bucky Green Vicki Greener Gary and Jacque Griffith Lani and Scott Grone Jill and Jim Gruler Brent M. Gunderson Eva and James Hamant Hunter Hammond and Matthew Scarnecchia Gretchen and Kristina Haney Lynlie and Myron Hansen Diane Harrison Dottie and Mark Harshbarger Ms. Helene A. Harty Col. and Mrs. Paul Harwood Joseph and Jamie Hedgecoth Sharon Hendrix Hensley Beverage Company Daniel Hepworth Dr. Maria L. Hesse Blake and Kristina Honiotes Wayne Horowitz Barbara and Chris Howard Teresa and Darrel Huish Marcia and Jay Iole The Jackson Family Sandra Johnson William and Karen Johnson In Memory of Juanita

Stein Thomas and Carly Kelly Alan and Cynthia Kempner Casey and Clara Khaleesi Kierland Mortgage Group, Inc. Jo Krueger Maryanne Krueger and Lon Krueger Kerry Kuehn Mary and Dave Kurrasch Donna and Joel Laubscher David Ledbetter Susan and Brian Lee Jon Lehmberg Matt and Patty Lernor Sara and Salvatore Lettieri Patricia and Paul Lewis Sarah Leydecker and Jeff Cross Tonia and Trent Litchy Lisa Loo Janet and Leo Lora Ms. Austin Lopez LOWY’s Tax Planning & Accounting, PLLC Sharon Lytle-Breen Anthom Foundation John Martell and Cathy Thuringer Marge Mathers Lindsay and Morgan Mathie Ms. Michelle Matiski and Dr. Alan Snyder Sheran and Doug Mattson Dave and Marnie Maza Judy McBee Marilyn and Mark McCall Celia and Kent McClelland Carol McElroy and Mari Connor Karri and Joseph McInerney Tamara and Ian McLeod Shannon Olwine and Mohit Mehta The Melikian Family Tasha Menaker and Jesse Garcia John Mertens and Kim Cantor Geri and Christopher Mette Brooke and Jeffrey Meyer Melissa Maggiore David and Melissa Monheit Ariana and Daniel Mormino Kathryn Morrison Seamus and Joanne Mulloy Angela and Jesus Navarro Emily and Cory Nelson Georgia and Ronald Nelson

Joe and Lynn Nichols Debbie and Jim Nixon Barbara and Catherine O’Neill Janet Oatfield Di and Danielle Obergh Simon Olstein Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Opila Pam and Gary Passey Valerie and Gregory Patten Pam Peacock - Superior Real Estate Services Maryellen and Mark Pendleton Suzie and David Perkinson Cristine and Valleria Pickett John Phebus Jo and Jerry Portillo Phyllis and Dennis Propp Hari Puri Carol and Gregory Rath Marliese and Glen Reeves Frank and Elizabeth Reich Dean Rennell Azar Mehdizadeh and Justin Reynolds Rebecca P. Ripley and Tara Ripley Swinehart Russell A. Robbins Sharon and James Robbins Chad Robert Lisa and Craig Roberts Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Rockow Theresa and Rene Romero Rosedale Hair Design Kathleen and Joel Rosen Mark and Dena Ross Richard Ross Kimberly and Jack Ross Kent and Mira Rossman Jeremy and Andrea Rowlett Karen and John Runberg Julie and Joseph Russomanno Beth Saiki-Olsen and Morgan Olsen Jeffrey P. Salomone, M.D. Joe and Elaine Samplin San Roman Family Sherilyn and Joseph Sandor Amy and Mark Schiavoni Katherine and Bryan Schlueter Schlotzsky’s Tammy Schriever Amber and Shaun Schultz John and Rachel Schurz Ken Schutz and Craig Thatcher Dr. Susan Thrasher and Dr. Charles Schwartz Christa and Donald Scott Kent and Amy Searle

Judy Sera-Windell and Robert Windell Gary Semrow Nelma and Jim Shearer The Sheinin Family Cynthia and Michael Sherman Martin L. Shultz Matthew Simon Jennifer and Reagan Sims Jared and Linzie Smith Jeff Smith and Kevin Smith Teri and Richard Snyder Karen Beckvar and David Sprentall Katherine and Mark Strumpf John and Monica Suriano Tasha and Sharon Toby Teret Taylor Carla and Gary Tenney Karen Thorn Jeremy and Lindsey Thorne Mr. and Mrs. Sefaattin Tongay Dr. Susan Thrasher and Dr. Charles Schwartz Patti and Mark Tucker UMB Bank Zeena Ubogy, MD and Millard Thaler, MD The Vaughn Family Megan and Anthony Vu Nicholas Walter Mr. and Mrs. John Waltz Usha and Prem Warrior Phyl Wason* Ben Weinberg Dave and Rose Wertheim Phillip and Susan Whittemore Robert Whyte Suanne Woo and Dana Bearinger David and Pam Woodbury Brigid Wright and John Patton Frances and Ben Wylie Michelle and Chris Zachar Joseph Zavislak

Supporting Members

Donna and Kirk Anderson Pam and Jeff Bell Janet Bioletto Neva and Jim Bochenek Ann Chafoulias Patricia Fimbres Friedel Family Foundation Carole and Ronnie Gilbert Betty Hum Michelle Louise Johnson Sue Klein Sheila and Rodger McKain Eve and Jim Morse Thomas Ng Ali Odeh Polly Pinney and Connie

Dierks Jacob Schwarz Elvia Senter and Norman Buckner, Jr. Sherri Tanis Vicki and Tom Taradash Dr. Selma E. Targovnik John Eric Thomas and Dr. John Migliaro VIP Tours of New York LLC In Loving Memory of Vicky Van Dyke by Elna Brown, Mary LaRue Walker, Robbyn McDowell Yubeta Family

Contributing Members

Ted Allmon Teresa Amabisca Louis F. and Barbra Burres Anderson Linda Austin William Becker Jeremy Bennington George and Mary Ann Bradbury Vanna and Robert Campion Phillip Catone and Nicholas Catone Hercules Dellas Janet Dixon and JoAn Tonniges Jill Ford Alyssa Ann Goldstein Sharon and Thomas Gregory Ellin Abbot Hayes Elaine and George Heredia Twanda Hill Michelle Kauk William and Linda Langer Amy E. Meyertholen Steven Lofgren and Kelsey Mohn Kris Mietzner Nathalie Rennell Leslie Standerfer Orin and Mary Svarc JoAn Tonniges and Janet Dixon Jo and Don Wilson Stacy Wince Duane Wooten Judith Yates ASU Gammage wishes to thank the hundreds of donors who are not listed due to space limitations.

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SAVE THE DATE

Save the date for the Gammy and Jerry Awards! Monday, March 4, 2024 In person on the ASU Gammage stage! If you would like to pre-book your table, please contact us at 480-965-9915.