2019–2020 ANNUAL REPORT
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DIRECTOR’S CORNER Dear Friends, I’m delighted to share with you the Hylton Performing Arts Center’s Annual Report for 2019-20. In its pages you’ll find evidence of the impact that this beautiful venue has had on the many communities that it serves, including artists, audiences, students of all ages, and civic and business groups. You’ll read how the 2019-20 season began much like previous seasons, but ended with dark and silent stages; how the new Education and Rehearsal Wing completes the original vision; and most importantly, how lives are impacted everyday by the inspirational work that happens here. You’ll also read the triumphant stories of how the Hylton Center has risen to the occasion to ensure that the arts create community even amid this isolating moment. I encourage you to dig into the stories, charts, and graphs to get a full picture of the vibrant arts community we continue to foster. And of course, please feel free to be in touch with any questions and comments. Yours sincerely,
Rick Davis Executive Director, Hylton Performing Arts Center
TAJ EXPRESS
YEAR IN REVIEW The Hylton Center embarked on new and exciting endeavors in FY 2019-2020, both before and during the pandemic. While the Hylton Center’s season ended differently than expected, it was filled with inspiring arts entertainment, events, and educational offerings. Here are some highlights from the past year:
AMERICAN FESTIVAL POPS ORCHESTRA
• 85,000+ people visited the venue from July 2019 through early March 2020. The venue was closed from March through the remainder of the year due to COVID-19 restrictions. • The number of Arts Partners increased to seven with the addition of long-time Arts Affiliates Asaph Dance Ensemble and Creative and Performing Arts Center (CAPAC). The Arts Alliance program was also formalized, comprising Arts Partners and Arts Affiliates. • Rental activity by clients external to the Hylton Center remained robust. • On-site classes for learners of all ages, including offerings by Lifelong Learning Institute, Manassas and the Veterans and the Arts Initiative. • The Veterans and the Arts Initiative received its first state appropriation from the Commonwealth of Virginia, increased the number of community arts programs and workshops, and was awarded contracts in support of Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network. • The grand opening of the Education and Rehearsal Wing (December) followed by a well-attended community Family Open House (February), as well as other activities in the new Wing prior to the pandemic closure.
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YEAR IN REVIEW CONTINUED • The Hylton Performing Arts Center raised a total of $797,519 in philanthropic support in FY 20. • Education Initiatives increased in scope and reach through field trip performances. Other accomplishments included the launch of Monday School Matinees, master classes with professional artists, and sensory-friendly Community-Based Instruction (CBI) facility tours. • 16 newly trained theater technicians graduated from the expanded Technical Theater Boot Camp summer program. • The annual Arts Alive! festival was presented with co-presenter Prince William County Arts Council. • The 10th Anniversary Gala pivoted from an in-person event to a highly-attended virtual event, complete with at-home meal and wine delivery. • Hylton at Home launched, providing an online platform of curated arts experiences, including digital concerts, releases of previously recorded content, behind-the-scenes talks with artists, and more. Though the spring 2020 portion of the Hylton Center season witnessed cancelations in response to the global pandemic, the Hylton Center swiftly and successfully pivoted to find new and innovative ways to continue to create community through the arts in the digital realm and will continue to do so until it is safe to return to live performances and events.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? (below)
BALLET FOLCLÓRICO NACIONAL DE MÉXICO DE SILVIA LOZANO (above)
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DID YOU KNOW? Civic Involvement The Hylton Center hosts naturalization ceremonies and police and fire department graduations throughout the calendar year and was the site for a Commonwealth budget hearing and a nationally televised Bloomberg TV town hall meeting.
Girls’ Tech Day It was the Hylton Center’s second year as a host site for Girls’ Tech Day, an event produced by Amazon Web Services. Over 600 girls from Grades 3 through 12 experienced the exciting world of S.T.E.A.M. through hands-on activities and workshops.
Arts Alliance Shows Resilience Despite the cancelation of spring performances and recitals due to the pandemic, Arts Alliance organizations reached as many audience members as the previous season. This growing support is a representation of the Hylton Center’s impact in the community and will be vital in ensuring that local arts organizations thrive in this uncertain time. Veterans and the Arts Initiative The Veterans and the Arts Initiative was awarded a new contract from Creative Forces: National Endowment for the Arts Military Healing Arts Network to develop an interface between military and veteran services, artists and arts organizations, healthcare services, and the community at large.
Education Initiatives The Hylton Center welcomed 14,299 field trip students to performances in Merchant Hall.
Thank You Volunteers Hylton Center volunteers donated over 2,700 hours of their time helping usher and manage on-site events. 5
COMMUNITY IMPACT Hylton at Home Brings Digital Arts Programming to Community In March 2020, George Mason University canceled all campus activities and events in response to COVID-19. Though the Hylton Center’s presentation of traditional live performances was suspended, the venue, along with its sister venue, the Center for the Arts in Fairfax, swiftly pivoted to offering a collection of free, online artistic content to patrons. On April 2, Mason Arts at Home was launched, bringing the arts directly to people’s homes. As part of the Mason Arts family, the Hylton Center initially stayed connected to its dedicated community of arts supporters and enthusiasts through Mason Arts at Home. From that programming initiative, Hylton at Home was soon born and continues to bring the arts directly to our audiences through virtual Q&A’s with artists, free access to previously recorded content, and livestreamed performances. In spring 2020, more than 80 digital programs were viewed more than 200,000 times by audiences around the world.
BUMPER JACKSONS (below)
THIRD COAST PERCUSSION (above)
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PHOTOS BY SUHAIL MIR
Education and Rehearsal Wing Family Open House The Hylton Center’s new Education and Rehearsal Wing opened in December 2019, completing the original vision for the Hylton Center, including an expansion of educational offerings, as well as an opportunity for the artists and arts educators of our community to fully facilitate the entire life cycle of artistic creation. The new Wing design, comprising 17,000 additional square feet of space for rehearsals, classes, and performances, as well as two additional lobby spaces, was informed by both programming experience and a clear understanding of what this region requires to excel as a sophisticated arts community. To celebrate this milestone, the Hylton Center hosted a free Family Open House in February 2020 in conjunction with the Hylton Family Series performance of The Rainbow Fish, and invited the community to come out and experience this exciting, new space. Hundreds of families attended and participated in interactive arts and crafts activities and instrument petting zoos, while enjoying live music, face painting, and more. Families also interacted with Hylton Center community Arts Partners and learned about these talented organizations through demonstrations and activity tables.
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PHOTO BY SHARON HALLMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
MANASSAS BALLET THEATRE
Arts Alliance Program In FY20, the Hylton Center’s formerly named Resident Arts Partners acquired ARTfactory PIED PIPER THEATRE the new moniker: Hylton Center Arts Alliance. Approved by the Hylton Performing Arts Center Executive Board, this revision included the codification of program parameters. The newly named Arts Alliance program continues to support local non-profit arts organizations through rental discounts and general marketing support and comprises two local categories: Arts Partners and Arts Affiliates. Both groups enjoy a discounted venue rental rate, and the Arts Partners receive scheduling priority. The following seven Arts Partners have been affiliated with the Hylton Center since its opening in 2010: Asaph Dance Ensemble, Creative and Performing Arts Center (CAPAC), Manassas Ballet Theatre, Manassas Chorale, Manassas Symphony Orchestra, Prince William Little Theatre, and Youth Orchestras of Prince William. A Hylton Center Arts Affiliate membership is open by application to all non-profit performing groups in the Prince William area. The Hylton Center currently has five Arts Affiliate members: Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, Real Life Productions, ARTfactory Pied Piper Theatre, Northern Virginia Ballet, and Virginia National Ballet.
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Performing Arts for Kids Performing Arts for Kids (PAK) was established in 2013 by long-time volunteers of the Hylton Performing Arts Center, Mary Postma and Claire Machosky-Ullman. A 100% volunteer-led organization, the non-profit was dedicated to giving children opportunities to experience the arts at the Hylton Center. During its tenure, PAK introduced thousands of students in Prince William County to the arts through Hylton Center field trip performances, masterclasses, and hands-on experiences. Building upon the organization’s success, PAK dissolved the 501(c)3 in 2019 and was incorporated into the Friends of the Hylton Center, establishing the new Performing Arts for Kids (PAK) Fund. Now, the organization’s volunteers work even more closely with Hylton Center staff to raise funds, as through their annual ornament sale, which supports the Education Initiatives at the Hylton Center. PAK’s legacy lives on through the lives of the tens of thousands of students to whom they introduced the magic of the arts.
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VETERANS AND THE ARTS INITIATIVE The Hylton Center’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative experienced another remarkable year in FY20. This was the Initiative’s first year to receive a state appropriation from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Community arts programming included an increased number of Dominion Energy Veterans Guitar Workshops; a successful Songwriting Series for Military Children in collaboration with Mason Community Arts Academy; annual Celebrating Veterans and the Arts events (including a performance by The U.S. Army Band “Downrange”); and visual art workshop series led by Martin Cervantez and Andi Benge. In response to the pandemic, Veterans and the Arts programming quickly and successfully pivoted to virtual workshops and also supported the Virginia Women Veterans Summit in May through a virtual exhibition of women Veterans photography. Recently, the Veterans and the Arts Initiative has become an increasingly important influencer in the field through its partnerships and research. Through contracts in support of Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and the state and local arts agencies with administrative support provided by Americans for the Arts and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, ukulele workshops have been measured using rigorous research standards and methods. The program was also an important collaborator with Mason’s College of Education and Human Development and the College of Health and Human Services, in completing research about the effects of arts engagement in older adults, which was funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Initiative also publishes the findings of its program research in international, peer-reviewed journals. George Mason University received the honor of hosting the 2019 Creative Forces Convening, which focused on community-based arts programs that serve military-connected communities across the country. The program is also honored to have been awarded a new contract from Creative Forces: National Endowment for the Arts Military Healing Arts Network to develop an interface between military and veteran services, artists and arts organizations, healthcare services, and the community at large.
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EDUCATION INITIATIVES The Hylton Center offers artistic programming and initiatives to allow every community member to experience the arts in meaningful ways. These educational programs expand access to the Hylton Center’s programs for learners of all ages.
MILOŠ MASTER CLASS
HYLTON FAMILY OPEN HOUSE
PHOTO BY SUHAIL MIR
Education Initiative highlights from the 2019-2020 season include: • Marit Majeske, former Hylton Center Front of House Manager, became the Hylton Center’s first, full-time Education Coordinator.
THE RAINBOW FISH
• Over the course of the 2019-2020 school year, the Hylton Center welcomed 14,299 field trip students to performances in Merchant Hall prior to the COVID-19 health crisis that resulted in the cancelation of three spring performances. • 11,323 (or 79%) of students who attended performances at the Hylton Center came from Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park. • The Hylton Center received commendation from the Virginia School Boards Association from Manassas Park City Public Schools for “support for local school board work and for the public school students in our community.” • Last year the Hylton Center held three masterclasses for both local high school and George Mason University students. • Cellist Matt Haimovitz led a masterclass with three high school cellists in October 2019. • World-class classical guitarist and Hylton Presents artist MILOŠ taught a masterclass for two of George Mason University’s classical guitar students in March 2020. • Percussion ensemble LADAMA, a Latin alternative band of four women musicians and activists, visited Manassas Park High School and led a masterclass with the percussion class and concert band.
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The new Education and Rehearsal Wing officially opened in December 2019 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a community Family Open House in February 2020 tied to the Hylton Family Series performance The Rainbow Fish. The free Family Open House included coloring and craft stations, a selfie photo booth, a community art project, a live performance by the founder of Hot Peas ‘N Butter, demonstrations and activities led by Hylton Center Arts Partners, and an instrument petting zoo with Mason Community Arts Academy. The Hylton Center launched Monday School Matinee performances, a series created to connect with homeschool and private school groups, as well as additional public schools. The 2019/2020 Monday School Matinees comprised two performances: Moon Mouse and The Rainbow Fish and Other Tales, both of which took place the Monday following the weekend Hylton Family Series performances.
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SNAPSHOTS
PERFORMANCE ATTENDANCE
(NOTE: Statistics are not comparable to previous years as they on cover only 9 ¼ months before pandemic shutdowns.)
Presenter
Venue Usage by Event Type
21%
18%
Hylton Performing Arts Center
9%
38 %
14%
n Performances n Rehearsals n Events n Classes n Meetings Venue Usage by Constituency
16–17
27%
n External n Hylton Center n Arts Alliance Members
21%
4%
n Prince William County n George Mason University n Schools
3% 3% 1%
n City of Manassas
11–12 12–13
Seasons
130,000
120,000
110,000
100,000
19-20
20,861
20,127
12,864/31†
Hylton Presents
11,309/17
10,079/17
12,632/19
6,167/12
Matinee Idylls
362/4
485/4
522/4
323/3
Hylton Family Series
4,661/7
4,260/8
4,217/8
2,445/6
Hylton Center EXTRA!
711
977/2
729/3
1,251/2
523/4
784/4
375/2
4,584/19
4,537/8
1,243/3
2,303/6
Arts Partners
16,432/51
18,225/60
19,552/57
17,669/54*
Arts Affiliates
12,653/49
14,920/41
12,987/33
3,941/10**
External Presenters
12,002/30
15,063/30
14,585/38
8,095/19
Other Hylton events
† attendance/number of performances *Arts Partners grew from 5 to 7 groups **Some groups previously Affiliates now Partners
73,960 90,275
13–14
98,198 115,849
14–15
111,781
15–16
127,448
16–17
123,516
17–18 18–19 19–20
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
Hylton Center Foot Traffic (through March 12, 2020)
18–19
21,627
American Roots Series
41%
17–18
119,252 85,436 CIRQUE MEI
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Hylton Performing Arts Center Financial Statement for the 12 months ending June 30, 2020 Summary of Income and Expenses OPERATIONS: Earned Income:
Actual 7/1/19 - 6/30/20
Ticket Sales Rental Fees Advertising Income
494,473 421,772 18,955
Total
935,199
Expenses: Administration Development Marketing Productions Artist Fees Veterans and the Arts Building George Mason University Operating Support
116,812 415,904 519,777 1,305,416 444,852 155,170 500,042 540,000
Total
3,997,973
Net Operating Income (Deficit)
(3,062,774)
Support Income: Contributions George Mason University Operating Support Veterans Support
660,622 1,917,376 180,170
Total Contributions and University Support
2,758,168
Net Income (Deficit) Debt Service (see note 1)
(304,606) 3,066,236
RESTRICTED (see note 2): June 30, 2020 Balance (cash and pledges)
4,462,146
ENDOWMENT: June 30, 2020 Balance (cash and pledges)
7,305,666
Note 1: Debt Service is funded by Prince William County (60%), George Mason University (30%), and the City of Manassas (10%) as per the Tripartite Agreement. Note 2: Restricted Funds include money specifically raised for capital reserves, capital projects, and certain programmatic initiatives. 16
YEAR IN PHILANTHROPY • Philanthropy at the Hylton Center was greatly impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. The inability to welcome prospective donors into the Hylton Center to experience the magic of the arts firsthand had a significant effect on obtaining annual philanthropic goals. There were, however, many 2019/2020 successes in philanthropy, including a sold-out Gala, retention of corporate sponsors, and several spaces named in the new Education and Rehearsal Wing. • The Friends of the Hylton Center donated more than $138,512 in support of the Hylton Center, while also providing significant volunteer support for a growing number of performance series. • The 10th Anniversary Gala sold out three months prior to the date of the event, which then successfully pivoted from its April date to a July virtual event in response to the pandemic. Final results will be published in the FY21 Annual Report. Honorees for the evening were the Reston-based law firm, Odin, Feldman, and Pittleman, PC. • The Veterans and the Arts Initiative realized $63,456 in philanthropic support for its community-based programs. • The Hylton Center’s Endowment witnessed its largest pay-out yet: $226,750 contributing to critical Annual Fund needs. • In total, over $673,202 was raised in support of the Hylton Center’s Annual Fund in FY20. • In addition to the Annual Fund, the Hylton Center was in its fourth year of the public phase of its Capital and Endowment Campaign. In total, the Hylton Center raised $124,317 for the Education and Rehearsal Wing and the Endowment in FY20, and laid groundwork for future success and completion of the Campaign. Of particular note were the new namings of The Waters Walk, The Edwards Hallway, and the large (2) and small (4) practice rooms. • In December 2019, the Hylton Center celebrated the grand opening of the new Education and Rehearsal Wing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception. Over 180 distinguished guests attended this highly anticipated occasion, which included a performance by the students in Mason’s Opera Studies program and self-led tours of the new Wing. • In total, the Hylton Performing Arts Center raised a total of $797,519 in philanthropic support in FY20. Total FY20 Philanthropic Support is comprised of a combination of Annual Fund support, including gifts and new pledges made in FY20, as well as Capital and Endowment Campaign gifts and new pledges made in FY20. 17
The Hylton Performing Arts Center expresses its gratitude to the 2019–2020 Hylton Presents sponsor: F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Season Sponsor Alliant Wealth Advisors Friends of the Hylton Center Hospitality Sponsor
FRIENDS OF THE HYLTON CENTER EDUCATION AND REHEARSAL WING RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Includes $100+ gifts to the Hylton Performing Arts Center (as of June 30, 2020) $5,000 + John H. Foote and Rosamond Tompkins William Karlson Carol Merchant Kirby and Peter Kirby The Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation, Inc. Jacqueline Badger Mars Mary Ballard Postma Kathryn J. Van Der Kamp Buck and Julie Waters $2,500 - $4,999 KT and Jerry Archer Donald E. Coulter Esq and Rosemary T Enright MD Peter Dickinson and Katie Largent Randall and Anna Edwards Alice Mergler Mary Sherman Mark and Andrea Silverman Rick Smith and Catherine Grant-Smith Daniel Tucciarone and Thomas Sabal Michael and Janice Ward Doug Whipple and Gabriella Kardos $1,000 - $2,499 Helen and Bill Ackerman Jan and Peter Alten Mr. Robert Anderson III Brad Antle
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Debra Atkinson Dee and Kathy Bailey John and Penny Barrows Dr. Robert L. Bass and Mrs. Sheryl L. Bass Art and Nadine Bishop Darold and Stephanie Brinley Bill and Leah Brogdon Paula B. Compton Cruise Planners, Sandra & Duke Dugan Steve and Kate Danziger Rick Davis and Julie Thompson Wayne and Mary Davis Steve O. Dixon and Vandy S. Dixon Michael and Alison Dixon Robert and Elizabeth Fini Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Fleming William and Jacqueline A. Gravell Ron Harris Alan and Mary Beth Hemer Sam and Lillian Hill Deborah Jewell and Greg Hair Bryan and Rochelle Kidd Donna Kidd and Peter Stearns Ronald Knecht Ethan Lavery Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Leet Jim and Betty Mast Glen and Suzy McCarthy Jeff Mello and
Kristi Pappas Sherman and Caroline Mills Paula Olejarz Sharon Pandak and Robert Ross Mr. and Mrs. Rexford G. Parr W. Patrick and Sandra Pate Robert and Carol Perry Edward and Marilyn Pratt Shirley B. Rice Charles and Eileen Ricks Eileen and Kara Roberts Steven Rolander and Dru Ann Vlissides Dr. Norman and Mrs. Lorraine Rosenberg Sheron and Richard Seraydarian Robert and Marcia Settle Judith and Donald Smith Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith John Stirrup Leo and Linda Stoltz David and Kate Strand Martha R. Sullivan Richard and Wenda Travers Michael and Rhonda Troutman Claire Machosky-Ullman and Al Ullman John and Ann Wheeler Durie and Donald White Thomas and Nancy Zacharczyk
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$500 - $999 Donald and Diana Akers Judith T. Bridges Robert G. and Roberta H. Clark Dee Brown and Glen Macdonald Jule Jewell Joseph Magalski, Leanna Giancarlo and Nadia Richard and Debby Milligan Ed and Susan Powell Curtis and Lynn Robb Ed and Mitzi Roman Diane C. Wilson Rachel and Jon Wist $250 - $499 Jesus Andino-Aquino Aldo and Karla Anzzolin Don and Gloria Austring Fred and Karen Baillie Steven and Allyn Bamberger Ann and David Baylor Bob and Peggie Bogstie Bert Boyd Willa Jane Brown Celia Coe David, Jacqueline, Alana and Garrett Connor James and Mary Cooper Joe and Lona Cox Harry and Carol Dietrich Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Dwyer Marlene Epstein Geoff and Kristen Federmeier James and Ethel Fletcher Amelia Garcia-LaMarche and Donald LaMarche Mr. and Mrs. George L. Hart Stephen D. Hersch Jay P. Hochstaine Paula and Michael Jakub Raelene Knieriem Gay Koerber Carolyn and Bert Kriebel James E. and Traute Langmesser 20
Dotty Larson Elizabeth and Larry Laverty Bill and Barbara Lidell Andy and Claire Loerch Deidre Luft Bob and Kathy Marsh Greg and Sherry Mason Jeffrey and Patricia Miller Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Michael A. Nelson George and Susan Parker Mike Riley and Mickie Krause John and Emily Robinson Tom and Ann Rotelli Emily J. Russell Dr. James and Mrs. Judith Schornick Troy and Amy Tanner Don and Helen Taylor The Honorable and Mrs. Rollin Van Broekhoven Gregory and Tonya Wassenberg John D. Whittington, P.C. John and Laurene Wilkin Michael and DiAnne Wood Jane and Bruce Zatkowsky $150 - $249 Michael Ahern Scott and Robin Albrecht Tom and Joyce Andrew Clive S. and Kelly L. Ballard Christopher and Mary Bates Theodore T. Bean and Kathy A. Brown Bob and Lorraine Busey Mark Camphouse and Libby Curtis Maria D. Cataneo Beverly and Norman Cherkis James and Vicki Cole Belinda and Tony Collins Robert and Janet Conrad DG Photography Tim Davis Arthur and Anna May Davis Thomas M. Deputy Jeanene Ebert
In memory of Judy Fisher Sandra Fox Leigh and Carol French Megan Gallagher Karl and JoAnne Gansberg Audrey C. Guarino John and Jacqueline Herde Joe and Betty Humenik Will and Lorraine Humphries Phillip and Pat Imel Beth Johnson Pierce J. Johnson Cynthia Kacer Gloria Krause Daniel F. Leahy Michael and Eileen Lee Ronnie and Lester Levay Joseph A. Libassi Michael and Evelyn Long Ken and Nancy McDowell Maggie McElhone John and Nancy McInerney Sandra Mills James and Amy Mirabile Richard and Patricia Moore Victoria Nohelty Ellen O’Brien John and Janice Overman Dale and Ellen Owens Jeanne Porter Cheryl and Jessie Purdy Raymond and Karen Roberson William Rodier and Karen Walborn Bob and Peggy Schilpp Karen and Larry Shankles Patricia Simon JoAnn Spall Ed and Suzy Speare Richard L. Stanert Ms. Page D. Styles Jan and Barbara Tasker Carl and Patricia Thompson Irma Estela Viale Roger and Matilde Wallace Heidi Whitesel Sally Yankee
$100 – 149 Sondra L. Ahalt Michael B. Amowitz Charles and Eileen Atwood The Baca Family Michael and Mary Bassis Nancy J. Bean Fred and Lois Beauchamp Adrianna and Steven Berk Larry and Kathy Blair Hazel Boyer Suzanne W. and M. Evan Brooks Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Brown David and Debby Bruce Gracie Buckner Marilyn Butters Kate Connelly James and Anna Marie Conroy Kim and Kevin Cook Joyce Connery and Don Shaw Tom and Mary Beth Cox Marilyn Cromartie William and Janet Dennis Dorsey and Cathy Drummond Lawrence and Nancy Dulong Raymond Eck Joseph and Mary Eckenrode Mr. and Mrs. Edmundson Jackie and Dan Ehrman Jo and Ron Farra Dr. Russell Farris Kay and John Ferguson Bob and June Foss
Mary Foster Trish and Randy Freed Colleen Ganoe Catherine Gilbride Patrick Gilhuly Gabriel and Irene Gluck Adrienne Bryant Godwin Ruth Hadley Patricia Hansen and Virginia Kelly William and Debrah Hanson Russell and Kathy Harrison Benjamin Hosig Janice and Terry Hufford Belinda Jacobson-Loehle and Joseph Loehle Paul and Pam Jaikaran Mary and David Jividen The Honorable and Mrs. Craig D. Johnston William and Barbara Johnston Rod and Nancy Kastrup Mrs. Clare Keating Wilma King Mr. and Mrs. John and Carol Kirlin Ronald Knowles John and Sandra Langknecht Ben and Celia LaPlaca Catherine Lemmon Sandra McClelland Lewin Jon and Sharon Maimon Charlie and Liz Martorana Donna McDonald
Dr. Susan E. Mittereder Dorothy Moore Charley and Jean Motter Eileen M. Murphy Lillian Orlich Jack and Bonita Parrack Janet Peach Donna Petruska Bruce and JoAnn Potter Bob and Sue Proseus Eileen Richard Dan and Margie Riley John Schmeelk William and Lucille Selfridge Carol and Larry Soergel Dr. Sheryl S. Solow Mary Sprouse Annabelle and David Stone Ned and Felicia Sturzer Bobby Surface Philip and Darlene Taylor Dave and Agnes Terry Charlene Thompson Dean and Alice Turner The Villegoureix-Ritaud Family Adolf and Doris Waizecker The Wallace Family Dr. Steven Walts Bob and Pat Warakomsky Robert and Charlene Ward Pamela Westcott Barbara and Jim White Bettie Williams Edwyna M. Wingo Jerry and Louise Worley Connie Young
We greatly appreciate our supporters at all levels and strive to ensure that all are acknowledged correctly. For corrections, please contact Jacqueline Connor (703) 993-7150 or jconnor8@gmu.edu.
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2019-2020 SEASON SPONSORS Our thanks to the following corporations, organizations, and foundations for their generous support of this season! $25,000 + Amazon Web Services City of Manassas Compton and Duling F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Prince William County $10,000 – 24,999 Alliant Wealth Advisors Azalea Charities Dominion Energy Miller Toyota of Manassas Performing Arts for Kids Safeway Foundation $2,500 – 9,999 Apple Federal Credit Union Foundation Creative Forces: National Endowment for the Arts Military Healing Arts Network Insight Wealth Management JBarrows Sales Training McNichols Family Foundation Meridian Financial Partners Miller Toyota of Manassas National Endowment for the Arts NOVEC OmniRide United Bank Virgnia Commission for the Arts Up to $2,500 Georgetown Caterers Total Wine & More Uptown Alley, Manassas Wegmans, Lake Manassas
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GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION AND HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER STAFF Gregory Washington, President Mark Ginsberg, Provost Rick Davis, Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts and Executive Director, Hylton Performing Arts Center Administration Gwen Bareniecki-Zwil, Veterans and the Arts Initiative Program Assistant Shamala Capizzi, Veterans and the Arts Initiative Program Assistant Jennifer Decker Keller, Office Manager/Executive Assistant/Executive Board Liaison Carol M. DeVany, Marketing and Special Projects Manager Niyati Dhokai, Veterans and the Arts Initiative Program Director Emily Fasick, Veterans and the Arts Initiative Program Assistant Tionge Johnson, Marketing Assistant Susan Landess, Sales and Community Relations Manager Judy Lee, Veterans and the Arts Initiative Program Assistant Marit Majeske, Education Coordinator Operations David Baylor, General Manager Chris Burrell, Production and Facilities Manager Diane Burrell, Operations Coordinator Zach Duane, Audio Engineer Maddie Hottenstein, Artist Services Assistant Liz McClendon, Lead Fly Operator Mark Ormesher, Lead Audio Engineer Stevie Seltman, Operations and Production Associate Laura Simpson, Assistant Master Electrician Kevin Smith, Technical Director Stephen Winkler, Master Electrician Development Eileen Kennedy, Director of Development Jacqueline Connor, Development Manager and Corporate Relations Officer Elizabeth “Mimi” Glass, Development Assistant Maryanne T. Hill, Development Event Coordinator Emily Robinson, Associate Director of Development Ticket Office Jeremy Stern, Ticket Office Manager Robert Kirkpatrick, Ticket Office Supervisor Karen Parowski, Assistant Ticket Office Supervisor Ruth Cope, Lead Ticket Seller
Britanni Hall, Lead Ticket Seller Aliyah Jacobs, Lead Ticket Seller Cindy Martin, Lead Ticket Seller Alex Perez, Lead Ticket Seller Richard Carlson, Ticket Seller Tyler Parowski, Ticket Seller Hylton Center Front of House Staff Meredith Shatzer, Front of House and Community Inclusion Manager Sandra Adams, Assistant Front of House Manager Erin Beckman, Front of House Coordinator Tom Zacharczyk, Front of House Coordinator Ruth Cope, Usher Supervisor Arlene Higgins, Usher Supervisor Nancy Hopson, Usher Supervisor Marian Ludlow, Usher Supervisor Joe MacFarlane, Usher Supervisor College of Visual and Performing Arts staff that assist in the Operation of the Hylton Center Meghan Blydenburgh, HR and Payroll Coordinator Crystal Broomall, Finance Specialist Jennifer Butler, Payroll and HR Assistant Julia Decker, Creative and Project Manager Kirstin Franko, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications Adrienne Bryant Godwin, Director of Programming Teri Grass, Finance Assistant Delia Johnson, Accountant Peggy Kamin, Finance/Budget Analyst Hyla London, Director of Marketing and Communications Caitlyn Loweth, Event and Contract Coordinator Pam Muirheid, Web Specialist Stacey Schwartz, Web and Digital Marketing Manager Julie Thompson, Executive Director, Center for the Arts Azriel Towner, Graphic Designer John Wilkin, Director of Finance and Administration/CFO, College of Visual and Performing Arts Catherine Winkert, Associate Director of Finance and Administration
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HYLTON CENTER EXECUTIVE BOARD John Stirrup, Chair Heather S. Aram Oscar Barton, Jr. Sheryl Bass Phillip Bongiorno Sheyna Burt, Esq. Ron Carmichael Joyce Connery Rae E. Darlington Randall Edwards Jason Hickman
Deb Jewell Christopher Martino Denise McPhail Kristina Nohe René Stewart O’Neal Pat Pate Amy Tanner Ann B. Wheeler D’Andrea Wooten Carol Merchant Kirby, Emeritus Rick Davis, ex officio
HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ARTS ALLIANCE Arts Partners Asaph Dance Company Creative and Performing Arts Center Manassas Ballet Theatre Manassas Chorale Manassas Symphony Orchestra Prince William Little Theatre Youth Orchestras of Prince William
Arts Affiliates ARTfactory Pied Piper Theatre Northern Virginia Ballet Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra Real Life Productions LLC Virginia National Ballet
10960 GEORGE MASON CIRCLE, MANASSAS, VA 20109 703-993-7759 | HYLTONCENTER.ORG The Hylton Center is located in Manassas on the SciTech campus of George Mason University.