As we approach the end of another year, I find myself reflecting on all the incredible moments we’ve shared together. How fortunate are we, to experience the magic of live arts bringing us closer? This year, we’ve stayed true to our mission of Connecting Communities™ by launching national Broadway tours, hosting thousands of K-12 students, setting the stage for graduations and celebrating 60 years of ASU Gammage as a home for the arts!
ASU Gammage has truly become a second home for many; a place where we see ourselves both on and off the stage and feel safe. The work that we get to do as an arts organization breaks the mold.
None of this would be possible without generous donors like you. As you read through this magazine, I hope it reminds you of the value of togetherness and the significance of every role.
On page 14, you’ll find an invitation to our annual Gammy and Jerry Awards Dinner on Feb. 24, where we’ll honor Thomas Schumacher with the Gammy Award, for exceptional impact on the industry and commitment to diverse, inclusive storytelling. Marcia and Andrew Meyer will be presented the Jerry Award for their unwavering commitment to ASU Gammage’s educational programs, the Beyond series and preservation of our iconic building. The event concludes with the reveal of our 2025–2026 Broadway Season, you won’t want to miss it!
In the new year, we also welcome the incredible performance of Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band on Jan. 25. Head to page 3 to learn more about Julia Keefe’s inspiring work to preserve the legacy of Indigenous jazz musicians.
I am also looking forward to seeing you at SOME LIKE IT HOT, playing Feb. 11–16. With a mix of heart, humor, music and dance, it has everything you love about musical theater.
Lastly, the ASU Foundation has launched a new tool to track your giving history. On page 8, you’ll discover how ASU Link™ can deepen your connection with ASU Gammage and the ASU community, offering exclusive resources and opportunities just for donors.
As we look ahead to the exciting journey that awaits in 2025, I send you warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright new year filled with inspiration and unity.
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack
ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of ASU Gammage
Congratulations
to Arizona native Kate E. Cook for receiving the ASU Gammage Rising Star Award!
Making her national touring Broadway debut, Kate is currently on tour with FUNNY GIRL as ensemble/Virginia and Emma understudy. ASU Gammage proudly honored her during the curtain call of the Oct. 16 performance.
Photo by Christine Johnson
WHAT’S INSIDE
Julia
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack
EDITOR IN CHIEF AND PROJECT MANAGER
Arianna Jones
MANAGING EDITOR
Theresa Dickerson
EDITORIAL TEAM
K atelyn Aleksa, Kari Amarosso, Carly Castelan, Michelle Johnson, Arayah Larson, Megan Loponen, Peter Means, Tim Walling
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Stacey Bailey, Kimberly Carson, David Cote, Heather Fuentes, Wendy Maddox
ASU Gammage Herberger Scholarship Student, Gio, in San Diego as a leader of the Teenversionary Program with Diversionary Theater.
Photo by Matthew Murphy for Murphy Made
celebrates jazz and identity Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band
Imagine the smooth crescendo of a brass saxophone, fluttering slightly in and out of pitch. It harmonizes against your eardrum, your toes tap in rhythm with the snare and the trumpet’s improvisation pleasantly surprises you. The melding of each instrument seems intentional, yet no one is reading music. You’ve just experienced the magic of jazz.
Dating back to the 19th century, jazz is said to have originated in Congo Square, New Orleans. People would gather on Sundays, thanks to the mandatory day off, creating community joy through music and food. While jazz is widely known for its African influences, its cultural exchange reaches beyond.
Following federal policies in the early 20th century that forced Indigenous children into Indian Boarding Schools to assimilate into European culture, small ensembles and big bands began flourishing on reservations across the U.S. and Canada. When jazz boomed in the late 1920s, the first “girl singer” to lead a jazz band was Mildred Bailey, born into the Coeur d’Alene tribe in Idaho. Other Indigenous musicians, like Russell “Big Chief” Moore, Oscar Pettiford and Jim Pepper, also rose to fame using jazz as their medium, though they were rarely recognized as Indigenous pioneers of the genre.
Enter Julia Keefe (Nez Perce), an internationally acclaimed Native American jazz vocalist, bandleader, actor, and educator based in New
York City. Keefe’s work centers on highlighting both the history and future of Indigenous contributions to jazz, while also reviving and honoring the legacy of Mildred Bailey. She is leading the campaign for Bailey’s induction into the Jazz Hall of Fame at Lincoln Center.
“My Indigeneity is an essential part of who I am, but it took time to fully integrate it into my musical identity,” Keefe explains. “Early in my career, when I introduced myself as a ‘Native American jazz singer,’ people struggled to reconcile their ideas of ‘Native American music’ with ‘jazz music.’ It wasn’t until I connected my identity with the legacy of Mildred Bailey that I truly felt empowered” (Schonhorn, 2024).
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Keefe’s latest project, the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band, is a groundbreaking ensemble that unites Native and Indigenous jazz musicians from across Indian Country. The band seeks to celebrate the storytelling power of music, create new compositions inspired by Indigenous traditions, and build a community to support the next generation of Indigenous jazz musicians.
“Putting together a big band is such a huge undertaking,” Keefe explains in “The Indigenous Big Band” Documentary. “I had this moment of ‘is there enough Indigenous Jazz musicians.’ There’s no database. You can’t go through your rolodex and find your Jazz Cats in Indian Country.”
But find them she did.
Indigenous cultures are diverse, each carrying traditions and songs as sacred and ancient as the next. The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band reflects a wide range of Indigenous identities, from South America to Canada, Northeast to Southwest. Together, they represent a long-silenced chapter in jazz history: the participation, contributions and innovations of Indigenous jazz musicians. This legacy is carried forward by
Keefe and co-founder Delbert Anderson through original works that merge Native heritage with the language of jazz.
“My Indigeneity is an essential part of who I am, but it took time to fully integrate it into my musical identity”
— JULIA KEEFE
In a time when it is rare to see a single Indigenous jazz musician on stage, let alone sixteen, the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band celebrates the diversity and vitality of Indigenous peoples in jazz— past, present, and future. The band is a bridge for audiences to see themselves on stage, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender or socio-economic status.
“The reception has been so encouraging, not just from jazz lovers but also from the
Indigenous community,” said Keefe. “At every performance, someone who’s Native American comes up and says “I’ve never seen myself represented on the bandstand before.” That’s been a hugely powerful and validating experience,” said Julia Keefe (News.Miami.edu).
Experience the powerful performance by Julia Keefe
Indigenous Big Band at ASU Gammage on Jan. 25, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Julia Keefe
photo by Chris Wooley
Photo by Cody J. Bennett
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL:
Making a Stage Spectacular
By David Cote
Along with baseball, rock ‘n’ roll and jazz, the Broadway musical is uniquely American. And, like any cultural tradition, it didn’t just appear. Its origins lie in 19th-century European operetta, which emigrated to the New World, got mixed up with jazz, chorus girls and vaudeville comedy—and before you know it, you’ve got Show Boat and Oklahoma! The creators of Moulin Rouge!— both filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and Alex Timbers, director of the Tony-winning stage spectacular, know this lineage very well.
In its dazzling, epoch-hopping score and approach to visual storytelling, the hit show represents the missing link from Belle Époque Paris to Broadway today, from operetta to the mega-jukebox musical. Unlike other so-called jukebox musicals, Moulin Rouge! does not repurpose a catalogue from one artist or era. More than hundred and sixty years of popular song from Offenbach to Lady Gaga: That’s the raw material the creative team took and remixed into a single, thrilling, dramatic voice.
Moulin Rouge! began, of course, as Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin’s groundbreaking 2001 film. The Australian auteur had made his name with the beloved dance comedy Strictly Ballroom and the Shakespeare-disrupting Romeo + Juliet. Now he planned his most ambitious cinematic statement. Inspired by the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, Luhrmann needed to find a milieu for his romantic vision of artistic striving and doomed love, a maximalist homage to Hollywood movie musicals.
He hit upon fin-de-siècle Paris, the seedy yet glamourous neighborhood of Montmartre, where artists and aristocratic patrons rubbed shoulders. His premise: The real-life Paris club became the
center of a story about a small-town poet named Christian, who comes to Paris, joins the Bohemians, and falls in love with Moulin Rouge’s diva Satine. In this ravishing fable, love conquers all and we witness the importance of living for Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love.
Luhrmann and co-screenwriter Craig Pearce needed a device to tear through the veil of history to convey the genius of poet Christian and his tragic, beloved Satine. They said goodbye to linear chronology: Elton John and a universe of rock and pop stars have written deathless love songs for past, present, and future.
Instantly iconic, the movie was a global hit. Its breezy, postmodern flair would be imitated for years to come. But would Moulin Rouge! live only on celluloid, or were other media beckoning? Everyone agreed that its mix of glamour and grit made the dance-filled backstage drama perfect for Broadway. But who would adapt it?
Of course, everything was dependent on fearless producers who could secure rights to dozens of songs that would make up the extraordinary score. Carmen Pavlovic and business partner Gerry Ryan were up for it. The Australian-born cofounders of Global Creatures (Walking With Dinosaurs) first met Luhrmann and Martin in 2009, eager to throw their hats in the ring as producers of the stage version.
Knowing that he didn’t want to direct the stage version himself, and that Moulin Rouge! wouldn’t succeed if it were just a slavish recreation of the movie, Luhrmann gave the acclaimed young director Alex Timbers his blessing to re-envision the world. Timbers and the producers quickly assembled a dream team, a cadre of 21st century New Bohemians.
Arianna Rosario as Satine and Christian Douglas as Christian in the North American Tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
In this ravishing fable, and we witness the importance of living for Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love. love conquers all
Logan was appointed to write the book; the award-winning writer had long proved his genius at infusing distant times with contemporary relevance, from imperial Rome (Gladiator) to gothic Victoriana (Penny Dreadful).
As music supervisor, Timbers needed someone to curate and weave together pop hits of the past decade and more. He chose Justin Levine, a frequent collaborator and song savant whose taste in music bridged centuries.
And to get the world on its feet, bumping and grinding to “Lady Marmalade” or strutting to a Rolling Stones medley, the fearless Sonya Tayeh was picked, a newcomer to Broadway but already an experienced choreographer who had designed steps for Madonna, Kylie Minogue, and Miley Cyrus.
About his core team, director Alex Timbers notes: “John Logan is brilliant at elevating genre, at world creation. We knew we wanted to lean in to the grit and authenticity of the characters. We were immediately on the same page. Having worked with Justin before, I knew he had the ideal sensibility to blend old and new songs. I knew we needed the movement to draw equally on the worlds of musical theater and contemporary pop videos, choreography that
would be surprising, sexy, witty, inventive, and that could push story as well as the boundaries of the audience’s imagination. Sonya Tayeh immediately leapt to mind. I got excited about John and Justin and Sonya working together. They all come from different worlds, but those worlds would inform different aspects of the range and patina that we wanted Moulin Rouge! to possess.”
Then there were the songs. How to get rights to scores of highcharting tunes that would be woven into the unique songscape? “Every artist deal was treated equally, and we were genuinely prepared to find an alternative for any song,” producer Carmen Pavlovic’s explains. “This required management and the creative team to hold hands and commit to the philosophy from the outset. It put the onus back on rights holders to decide whether they joined the club.”
In the end, the score for Moulin Rouge! would encompass 160 composers, 70 songs, and 30 publishers. There has never been anything like it before on Broadway. As Pavlovic says, “It felt less like we were creating a show and more like we were creating a movement.”
And the theater community certainly agrees. In 2021, the production came away with a
staggering ten Tony Awards for Best New Musical, Best Director, Best Choreography, Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Best Actor in a Featured Role, as well top prizes for scenic design, lighting, costumes, sound, and orchestrations.
An absinthe-streaked love letter to Broadway fans, Moulin Rouge! is more than a stunning achievement in theatrical craft and producing muscle. It’s a piece of intensely emotional musical storytelling for an audience eager for mythic pop spectacle, more passion, more drama, more everything. All are welcome at this club.
David Cote is the author of the upcoming Moulin Rouge! The Musical: The Story of the Broadway Spectacular (Rizzoli).
David is a New York-based theater and TV critic who writes for The A.V. Club, Observer, and 4 Columns. He’s also a playwright and opera librettist, and author of books about the making of Spring Awakening, Jersey Boys, and Wicked.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL comes to ASU Gammage July 22—Aug. 3, 2025. For tickets, visit asugammage.com/ moulinrouge.
Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade:
1. Adéa Michelle Sessoms and Jennifer Wolfe in the North American Tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
2. Andrew Brewer as The Duke of Monroth.
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CAMILLE A. BROWN & DANCERS
VIP Donor Lunch
1. Colleen JenningsRoggensack and Camille A. Brown
2. Front Row: Sharon Hendrix, Stephanie Raach, Megan Loponen Back Row: Tremayne Manahane, Kathleen Mickle, Karen Roth
3. Front Row: Dee Rogers, Brian Jones, Arayah Larson Back Row: JD Laufman, Meng Ansley, Jay Ansley
4. Angelena Maneri, Camille A. Brown, Celia Maneri
5. Front Row: Sharon Wozny, Barbara Berger, Martine Mauro-Wade Back Row: Leah Pallin-Hill, Tim Walling
6. Brianna Dawkins
7. Meng Ansley, Sharon Smith, Dennis Smith, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack
8. Bill Ahearn, Susan Ahearn, Peter Means
9. Company of Camille A. Brown & Dancers with sponsor Celia Maneri
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photos by Tim Trumble
Shirley Kruger’s artistic legacy From patron to philanthropist:
By Heather Fuentes
In July 1983, Shirley Kruger left behind the quiet, agricultural landscapes of Idaho and moved to Arizona. Driven by a desire for broader opportunities, this move set her on a path to becoming a cherished patron of the arts and a beloved member of the ASU Gammage family.
When Shirley moved, she was working various retail jobs, a stark contrast to her current role as a Senior Mainframe Security Engineer. Beginning in entrylevel positions, she advanced through different departments, showcasing her adaptability and dedication. As she nears her 40th year in her field of work, her journey highlights the power of perseverance and lifelong learning.
Shirley’s journey into the world of theater began serendipitously in 2015. Although she was familiar with ASU Gammage, an unexpected opportunity to see
WICKED was what ignited her passion for theater. “I always loved the story of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and had heard quite a bit about this new version of this story. When it came to town, a friend had an extra ticket, so I was able to go at the last moment,” recalls Shirley. She knew she wanted to see more but it wasn’t until the tour of SOMETHING ROTTEN, a musical comedy about Shakespeare, came into town in 2017 that she was able to indulge again. “I am a history geek, and I read a lot of Shakespeare when I was in grade school. I’d heard about the show and decided to buy a single ticket and check it out. Again, I loved the show! After that, I knew I wanted to go to the theater more often. I was clearly hooked!,” she said. Her enthusiasm led her to purchase season tickets for the 2018-2019 season, marking the beginning of her involvement with ASU Gammage.
Shirley’s appreciation for theater evolved from simply attending shows to actively engaging with the theater’s community and supporting its outreach programs. She started making donations to various initiatives, including Camp Broadway, which offers artistic opportunities to young people. Her contributions represent her commitment to fostering the arts and supporting the next generation of performers.
This love for theater extends to Shirley’s family and friends. She has shared the magic of ASU Gammage with her great-nieces, Eleanor and Amelia. Special outings to see shows like THE LION KING and PETER PAN have become cherished family traditions.
One of Shirley’s favorite perks of being a donor was the opportunity to participate in a backstage tour. “If you have even the
Shirley and tabla player Salar Nader during national tour of THE KITE RUNNER.
Beverly Bass and Shirley Kruger on the ASU Gammage stage.
smallest interest in what goes on backstage, I highly recommend the backstage tour! If I had been a theater person, I don’t think I would have been a performer, but I would have loved working behind the scenes,” she said. “I have a friend whose daughter is in high school and is very active in choir and drama. I was able to bring her to shows, but it was the backstage tour that really impressed her.”
Beyond her personal enjoyment of theater, Shirley is deeply committed to ASU Gammage’s community outreach efforts. She values the theater’s work in supporting military families, the High School Musical Theatre Awards and Journey Home, an enrichment program for incarcerated women. Shirley’s involvement in these initiatives reflects her belief in the transformative power of the arts and her desire to contribute to meaningful causes.
Her charitable spirit has been influenced by people like Barbara Berger, a fellow VIP Donor, whose generosity inspired Shirley to start bringing friends along to shows and supporting additional programs. This sense of community and shared enthusiasm for the arts has inspired Shirley to give back in enduring ways.
Her contributions were not just financial; they represented her commitment to fostering the arts and supporting the next generation of performers.
When Shirley began thinking about her legacy, she wanted to find a way to support ASU Gammage and the other causes close to her heart. Like many, she has a long history of family who served in the military and she has volunteered with the Patriot Guard to protect families at military funerals. “The most meaningful ride of my life,” Shirley described, “is when I was honored to carry the Gold Star flag during an escort. I will never forget that ride.”
She decided to leave a portion of her estate to support ASU Gammage’s military family programs as well as the education programs, saying, “For me, the decision to make a legacy gift was a way to fuel future programs, helping others enjoy a bit of performing magic, or inspiring someone to pursue their dream, or add another dimension to their life.”
As Shirley reflects on her experiences at ASU Gammage, she thinks back fondly to memories like meeting Beverly Bass, the first female captain of American Airlines whose story is prominently featured in COME FROM AWAY.
Shirley Kruger’s story is a remarkable example of how pursuing one’s passions and embracing new opportunities can lead to a fulfilling and impactful life. Her experiences with ASU Gammage and her support for charitable causes paint a picture of a life lived with purpose and enthusiasm. As she continues to explore new avenues and share her passions with others, Shirley’s legacy will undoubtedly inspire those around her to follow their own dreams and make a positive impact in their communities.
For more information on ways you can support ASU Gammage visit asugammage.com/support
Larissa FastHorse, 2023 Gammy award recipient, and Shirley Kruger.
Shirley Kruger and colleague receive $10k grant to B.A.C.A. because of Shirley’s hundreds of volunteer hours.
Shirley and her dog at the Desert Botanical Garden.
& QA
with Steve Landes
who performs as John Lennon in RAIN
Where did the idea to start RAIN come from?
RAIN started as a Top 40 and original band in 1975 under the name “Reign,” mixing their own songs with popular hits and Beatles covers. As fans of The Beatles, they eventually became known for their authentic tribute performances, which was a novel concept at the time—before tribute bands even existed. To reflect this shift, they changed their name to RAIN, inspired by the Beatles’ song of the same title. Over time, original members left, and Mark Lewis, the last remaining member, brought in top performers from Beatlemania. RAIN became the world’s leading Beatles sound-alike, look-alike band.
What is or has been your favorite part about this production?
I think one of my favorite parts of this particular version of our show has been recreating the Let It Be / Get Back rooftop performance
as a part of our 2nd Act. With that special being so popular lately, on Disney+ and Blu-ray now, it’s been fun to replicate a part of The Beatles’ career that’s been in front of people’s eyes so much lately.
If you were not a musician, what other profession would you want to have?
If I wasn’t a singer or musician, I’m sure I’d still be doing something in the arts, like acting, or even something crafty behind the scenes, like miniature building or set building. I’m such a geek for the Hollywood backlots, I’d love to have anything to do with those.
Is there anything else you would like to tell our patrons?
If I were going to say one more thing about our show, I’d say that it’s a very positive, upbeat show, one that leaves people with a good feeling. I think a lot of that has to do with the positive ‘peace & love’ message of The Beatles’ music - ‘all you need is love’ and ‘take a sad song and make it better’. And I think these are messages that we need in this world more than ever. I thank The Beatles for giving us all these positive messages!
Steve Landes (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, Harmonica) A life-long, secondgeneration Beatles fan, Steve performs as John Lennon in RAIN. Steve taught himself guitar at 10 listening to Beatles records and by 13 was fronting a Top 40 cover band in his native Philadelphia. At 17 he joined Beatlemania and further developed his musicianship, touring the world with the show. After 'passing the audition' with the existing RAIN band members in 1998, his career was set. On one of his travels to England, he found himself at Liverpool's Casbah Club, owned by pre-Ringo Beatles drummer Pete Best. Encouraged to get on stage, Steve belted out lead vocals to The Beatles rocker "Slow Down," while Best sat in on drums.
Photo by Matt Christine
The 2025 Gammy
Join us on Monday, February 24, 2025, as ASU Gammage honors three remarkable champions of the performing arts at the Gammy and Jerry Awards Dinner, held on the iconic ASU Gammage stage. This special evening will not only celebrate their contributions but also mark a key moment in ASU Gammage’s 60th Anniversary, making it an even more memorable occasion.
2025 Gammy Winner
Thomas Schumacher
Chief Creative Officer of Disney Theatrical Group
When we consider a person whose profound influence on theater has elevated touring productions for the better, Thomas Schumacher’s name stands out. As the Chief Creative Officer of Disney Theatrical Group, Schumacher has redefined what is possible in theater, championing diversity, innovation and inclusion on stage, behind the scenes and in front of the curtain. Disney Theatrical Group has brought first-rate, inclusive performances to global stages, embracing all communities and enabling everyone to see themselves in the magic of live theater.
For the past 26 years, ASU Gammage has upheld its mission of Connecting Communities™. In 2014, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we introduced the Gammy Award to honor individuals and organizations whose contributions to theater and the arts embody this mission. Now, as we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we are thrilled to honor Thomas Schumacher and Disney Theatrical Group for their exceptional impact on the industry and commitment to diverse, inclusive storytelling.
Since joining Disney in 1988, Schumacher has overseen groundbreaking works that continue to set the gold standard in theater, including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE LION KING, ALADDIN, FROZEN and many more. His dedication has fostered an inclusive environment in Broadway and touring shows, and his initiative with Music Theatre International has made Disney productions accessible to schools and theaters worldwide, reaching over 150 million people.
Schumacher’s leadership has also guided the Broadway community through critical challenges, from the COVID pandemic to social shifts in the arts, using the power of theater to create welcoming spaces and foster cultural diplomacy. His vision and leadership are an inspiration to ASU Gammage, the touring industry and the theater world as a whole.
“Tom already had a tremendous responsibility leading Disney Theatrical Group, yet his dedication to the theater community goes far beyond that role. As Chair of The Broadway League from 2017 to 2020, he guided us through one of the most challenging times our industry has ever faced. When 2020 turned the world upside down, he didn’t step back—he stepped up—continuing to advocate tirelessly for the resilience and future of theater,” said Colleen JenningsRoggensack, ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of ASU Gammage. “Tom is an inspiration, always finding new ways to grow our industry, create pathways for those who might not otherwise experience theater, and seemingly never resting in his mission to make a difference. We are so honored to award him the 2025 Gammy Award.”
ASU Gammage is thrilled to be honoring Thomas Schumacher at the Gammy and Jerry Awards Dinner on Feb. 24, 2025 at ASU Gammage. Through his contributions, Schumacher has created a lasting legacy of creativity, empathy, and artistic excellence, Connecting Communities™ around the world.
and Jerry Awards
2025 Jerry Winner
Marcia and Andrew Meyer
ASU Gammage VIP Donors since 2003
ASU Gammage is proud to honor Marcia and Andrew Meyer with the 2025 Jerry Award for their extraordinary dedication to preserving the arts, uplifting youth through kindness and transforming lives within and beyond our theater. The Meyers embody the spirit of ASU Gammage through their commitment, passion and philanthropy, creating a ripple effect that extends across Arizona, the Valley and beyond.
Marcia and Andrew’s love for the arts began in childhood and has grown into a lifelong pursuit of enriching their community. Marcia, an accomplished flautist and former senior corporate retail executive, has channeled her creativity into founding The Be Kind People Project, a nonprofit promoting kindness, respect and positive social change through arts and education. Her vision has brought transformative experiences to thousands of young people in Arizona, often through dance and live theater. Andrew, a proud ASU alum with a background steeped in film and wealth management, has dedicated himself to supporting ASU Gammage’s mission of Connecting Communities™ and creating lasting cultural impact to make the arts accessible to all. Together, the Meyers are enthusiastic patrons of the arts and value giving back to entities that edify the quality of living for all Arizonans and their families.
Their generosity has touched nearly every facet of ASU Gammage. From helping to preserve our historic venue to supporting innovative educational programs, Marcia and Andrew ensure that generations to come will continue to benefit from the arts. Through initiatives like underwriting the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s performance, which included a masterclass for Arizona students, they give young people experiences that foster selfconfidence and a lifelong love for the arts. Their support has truly made an indelible impact on ASU Gammage and the communities it serves.
“Andrew and Marcia are the kind of visionary philanthropists who inspire us to dream bigger and achieve more,” says Colleen JenningsRoggensack, ASU Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Executive Director of ASU Gammage.
“Their forward-thinking generosity not only makes ASU Gammage a better place but also uplifts our Valley and the world. Their kindness, dedication and unwavering belief in the power of the arts have transformed countless lives. We are honored to celebrate their remarkable contributions.”
We are forever grateful for the impact of their vision and generosity.
Proceeds will benefit ASU Gammage Capital Improvements . For more information visit: asugammage.com/gammyandjerry For tickets call: 480-965-9915
The ASU Gammage Molly Blank Fund
KALEIDOSCOPE
Story by Wendy Maddox
The national Broadway tour of FUNNY GIRL premiered at ASU Gammage on Oct. 15. William Kibler, a history teacher at Cesar Chavez High School, had the opportunity to bring his class to ASU Gammage to experience the show and hear from the cast and crew at a hosted talkback.
The ASU Gammage Molly Blank Fund Kaleidoscope program gives students from Title I high schools the opportunity to experience theater on a Broadway stage. ASU Gammage staff work alongside the selected schools to develop a curriculum that teaches students about the history of the Broadway show.
For Kibler, having the opportunity to see FUNNY GIRL on a Broadway stage was a unique experience, but seeing it with his students made the show even more special.
“To be able to give that experience to my students is priceless,” Kibler said.
For the curriculum aspect of the program, Kibler showed the original film with Barbra Streisand to his class while they broke down the scenes from the film and explored the gender roles displayed in the production. As a class, the students also spent time researching Fanny Brice, a historical figure and the main character of the film.
Cesar Chavez student Leyah A. shared, “She wasn’t scared. She was very empowering and powerful, especially for a woman of her time.”
Students Justin C. and Juanita O. also participated in the program.
“I really enjoyed it,” Juanita said. “It was such an amazing opportunity to be able to experience that and be able to experience it with my classmates.”
Photos by Tim Trumble
Cesar Chavez High School students seeing FUNNY GIRL.
Justin, whose first experience with a Broadway production was at FUNNY GIRL, said the experience was different from watching a movie, describing it as more “lively.”
In Kibler’s class, students acted out skits that brought a modern take to the original story. They were able to reevaluate the gender roles and some of the choices
Fanny Brice made regarding her relationships presented in the original “Funny Girl” film.
Kibler is grateful to the ASU Gammage donors who made this program possible, describing the Molly Blank Fund Kaleidoscope program as an opportunity to see Broadway through the eyes of his students. In a time when arts programs are being
cut back in schools, Kibler believes that giving students access to the arts is essential.
“[The Molly Blank Fund Kaleidoscope program] is the only way I can bring students from a Title I school to see their first play and to participate in a Broadway production and make it feel like a space where they do belong,” Kibler said.
The Molly Blank Fund Kaleidoscope program is sponsored by: The Molly Blank Fund and Janet and Douglas Baughman.
Cesar Chavez High School students at the Kaleidoscope dinner.
ASU Gammage Herberger Scholarship Awardee
ASU Graduate Student Giovanni Ferreira, a playwright fighting for more representation in theater
By Wendy Maddox
Giovanni Ferreira, an ASU graduate student and playwright, was awarded the ASU Gammage Herberger Scholarship for his work in theater and the arts. He was recognized for his contributions to the theater world in regards to uplifting students, especially those who are a part of marginalized communities and for innovating traditional theater methods.
The scholarship has given Ferreira the opportunity to attend ASU Gammage Broadway and Beyond shows and receive mentoring from touring cast members and ASU Gammage staff. Watching productions at ASU Gammage has given Ferreira ideas for different ways to apply aspects of traditional theater to his own productions.
“While I definitely drowned [in work] at times, it makes me happy to know that my work or my effort did not go unnoticed or in vain,” Ferreira said.
Raised by a Brazilian father and a Cuban mother in Los Angeles, Ferreira pursued his youth theater career at San Diego State University and discovered his passion for supporting marginalized communities through the arts.
Inspired by the work of famous theologists like Paolo Freire, Ferreira uses his work to focus on telling stories rooted in social justice and breaking the norms
These students should not serve theater; theater should serve these students. “ “
Giovanni, a world traveler, believes that travel is essential for artists. He recently visited Brazil to reconnect with his heritage and art, and is pictured at “Batman Alley” in São Paulo.
of the traditional theater structure. As a video game enthusiast, Ferreira is also experimenting with new ways to teach theater, including working on plays that are impacted by audience decisions, similar in structure to many video games currently on the market.
When teaching theater, Ferreira aims to put students at the forefront of their education. By giving them the space to ask questions and express their opinions, Ferreira hopes to avoid common situations where students simply sit and listen.
“Why is it that students must go their whole lives absorbing information and learning traditionally before they are allowed to have a voice and a say in things?” Ferreira said.
“We don’t let them really be agents of change in the way other activists are.”
Ferreira sees theater as an escape for students who feel powerless or are facing challenges. However, he states that many theater scripts do not represent students from marginalized communities, leaving children of different races and ethnicities left out of the theater experience.
“I’m tired of hearing about a school with a 95% Latin population and a White drama teacher doing ‘Our Town’ for the 20th time,” Ferreira said.
Ferreira firmly believes that students should have more access to diverse material that reflects their communities, and that his work can make an impact on the lack of representation at all levels of education.
By using innovative techniques such as bringing the audience into his art, emphasizing student opinions and more, Ferreira moves into the next steps of his theater
education career continuing to fight for students who do not see themselves represented in the theater industry.
“These students should not serve theater,” Ferreira said. “Theater should serve these students.”
Giovanni applies Theatre of the Oppressed to promote social justice through theater for youth and marginalized communities.
Giovanni representing the U.S. at the ASSITEJ Youth Theatre World Congress in Havana, Cuba.
Comedy @ Kerr
In the heart of Scottsdale, ASU Kerr is a unique, unexpected space to hear live music, host a wedding, listen to storytelling and most recently, share laughs over comedy.
After launching the Comedy @ Kerr series last year, the venue has successfully become a go-to destination for local comedians.
“We’ve been able to transform the historical space into an adventurous haven that pushes creative boundaries. Adding to a robust schedule of shows, Comedy @ Kerr has called us to ask: ‘what can we do next?’” said ASU Kerr General Manager Tracey Mason. “With collaborators like Sari Beliak, a comedian that has made a name for herself as a seasoned comedian and writer, we can look at the venue as a stage to discover ways to offer entertaining events that might differ from its usual programming.”
Beliak hosts the show alongside a curated lineup that differs each night. Events often feature both established and emerging talents, fostering a supportive environment for all genders in comedy
This show has a content warning and an 18 and up age restriction due to the possibility of strong language and adult themes.
Upcoming Comedy @ Kerr
Wednesday, Jan. 29 Wednesday, March 26
Wednesday, May 28
Shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available at asukerr.com , 480-596-2660 or in person at the ASU Kerr box office Wed.–Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. located at 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona, 85253.
Coffee at Kerr
Join us for fascinating and informative talks with mini-performances from Pullin Opera Studio artists. Learn the stories behind upcoming productions by Arizona Opera.
FREE with RSVP at asukerr.com; suggested donation $5. Coffee and refreshments served by Renegade Coffee Company at 9:30 a.m. Programs begin at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 15 – La Bohème Wednesday, February 12 – Pullin Opera Studio Cabaret Wednesday, April 2 – Aida
Comedian Sari Beliak
Sparky’s Fairway Returns to Mountain America Stadium
Now featuring Corporate Packages and Group Celebration Packages
Embark on an unforgettable golfing experience at Sparky’s Fairway, hosted inside the legendary ASU Mountain America Stadium from February 22 to March 8, 2025. This innovative event combines the excitement of the Sun Devil community with the sophistication of golf in a setting unlike any other. Created through the collaborative efforts of ASU 365 Community Union and Sun Devil Athletics Grounds Crew, Sparky’s Fairway showcases ASU’s commitment to transforming the stadium space for year-round engagement and unforgettable moments.
At Sparky’s Fairway, golfers of all skill levels will be treated to a driving range set within the stadium’s north end zone, spanning 144 feet with multiple “Inferno Bays.” These exclusive bays allow participants to aim at targets painted across the field, creating a thrilling challenge against the backdrop of ASU’s rich athletic legacy. Each bay can accommodate groups of up to six people, making it an ideal setting for corporate outings, team-building sessions or a special gathering of friends. Golfers will enjoy various game modes and scoring systems, with clubs provided for all guests. The
popular Coca-Cola Sun Deck, will be transformed into a “Club House” gathering space with additional games, refreshments and ample space for socializing.
Sparky’s Fairway isn’t just a golf event; it’s an opportunity for local businesses to create memorable experiences for their teams and clients. Customized corporate rental packages include reserved bays, VIP stadium access and a range of personalized add-ons tailored to enhance any group’s experience. With opportunities for additional private event rooms with catered services, these packages are perfect for fostering team-building, rewarding employees or hosting dynamic networking events. Whether your organization seeks to privately educate employees or unwind with colleagues in a social setting, Sparky’s Fairway offers a unique experience for all.
The ASU 365 Community Union’s vision is to activate the stadium year-round, and Sparky’s Fairway is just one way they are accomplishing this mission. With ticket prices starting at a competitive $100 per bay, the event is accessible for various group sizes and budgets, while offering premium
group packages for those seeking a high-end experience.
Whether you’re an ASU alum, a Sun Devil fan or a corporate leader seeking a memorable outing, Sparky’s Fairway is an invitation to enjoy the camaraderie, excitement and exclusivity of golf in the heart of Sun Devil territory.
Get ready to swing, socialize and celebrate ASU tradition with Sparky’s Fairway.
Explore the full range of group tickets and corporate options online at asu365.events .
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Janet and Chip Glaser
Joanne and Mark Halberg*
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Rosey and Justin Kerchal
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In Memory of Peter Schust
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Carol Warstler
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Grady Gammage
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In Loving Memory of Laurie Dennhardt*
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Tiller Family Foundation
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Circle
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Terry and Gay Barwald
Bassett Family
The Beattie Family
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Kelly Brandt
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Causenta Wellness and Cancer Care Center
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Helen Cho
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Malissia Clinton
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James L. Cramer and Allen C. Kalchik
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In Loving Memory of Terry DeBoer & Cody Meckstroth
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JO Finks
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For Those Without A Voice
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The Kerr Family
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Michelle Laiss-Lipner*
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In Loving Memory of Caleb
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San Roman Family
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In Honor of Azaliah Sherwood
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In Memory of Juanita Stein
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In Memory of Roslyn Stoff
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Toby Teret Taylor
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Tongay
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Susan Ward
Phyl Wason*
Ben Weinberg
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Phillip and Susan Whittemore
Robert Whyte
Dr. Barry and Marilyn Winston
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The Woolery Family
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