2018 / 19
COMMUNITY REPORT
TRULY GRATEFUL On New Year’s Eve 1979, the curtain rose on the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Called a “gift to the residents of Denver,” it was a jubilant exclamation point on six years of anticipation. Forty years later, we have embarked on the largest capital improvement project in our history to renovate our beloved Theatre Company home. From an all-Black cast teaching us a history lesson in Oklahoma! to an exuberant return of our beloved A Christmas Carol. From the very first bow of our youngest student to the immediate standing ovation for a never-before-seen play. We’re setting the stage for our next 40 years. And that starts with our community — both our artists and our neighbors. To remain a vital part of your lives, we have embraced a new mission statement: We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre. To engage our community, we eliminated barriers by offering our website in 12 languages, developed our own closed captioning software and invited audiences to join us for post-show discussions of the de-industrialization revolution following Sweat. To inspire our community, we added a Director of Community Engagement to identify how we can be in service, worked with sponsor UCHealth to take artistic moments into area hospitals, invited local hip hop groups to dance in Breakin’ Convention, and offered our Book Stars childhood literacy program 304 times — averaging more than one session per work day. To transform lives through live theatre, we started from within. Building upon our commitment to advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), we added the key position of Executive Director of Equity & Organization Culture, hosted artEquity’s first-ever EDI Board training for our national peers, and publicly stated our values for audiences, students and colleagues. Our stages were created to host the world’s best stories in world-class venues. Our audiences are second to none. And our metro area is the envy of the nation with its unparalleled support for arts and culture. For that and so much more, we are truly grateful. Warm regards,
Janice Sinden President & CEO
Martin Semple Chairman
(cover) The cast of Oklahoma! Photo by Adams VisCom (right) The Ruggeds, Breakin’ Convention. Photo by Belinda Lawley
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission & Values....................................................... 4 Artistic Impact........................................................... 6 Education Impact................................................... 10 Community Impact.................................................14 Venue Impact............................................................18 Giving Highlights....................................................20 Key Partners.............................................................24 Legacy Giving..........................................................26 Board of Trustees................................................... 27 Financial Information............................................28 Epilogue.....................................................................35
WE ENGAGE AND INSPIRE THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LIVE THEATRE.
THE DENVER CENTER 69,810 free and discounted admissions $335,841 ticket and class scholarships 350 individuals employed
941,887
GUEST EXPERIENCES
MISSION We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.
VALUES
1. Act with Integrity 2. Advance Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 3. Put Customers First 4. Promote a Culture of Excellence and Innovation 5. Invest in State-of-the-Art Facilities
AT THE DENVER CENTER, WE BELIEVE: • All People are Equal • Moments are Shared • Differences are Valued • Discussion is Encouraged We respect that everyone experiences our stories differently.
With the support of our community, donors, patrons, volunteers, Trustees and staff, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts welcomed 941,887 individuals to our venues and events in fiscal year 2019. Thank you for your overwhelming support. — Janice Sinden, President & CEO Kate MacCluggage and Patrick Zeller in Anna Karenina. Photo by Adams VisCom
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ARTISTIC IMPACT
Ben Levi Ross as ‘Evan Hansen’ and Jessica Phillips as ‘Heidi Hansen’ in the First North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen. Photo by Matthew Murphy. 2018
NATIONAL TOURING PREMIERE OF DEAR EVAN HANSEN STRUCK A CHORD WITH TEENS In a boon for Broadway, the Tony-winning score of Dear Evan Hansen penetrated teens’ social chatter to become their anthem. They cheered in grief, sang through sorrow and shouted support to an awkward boy grappling with a rumor gone viral. Their response was jarring until you realized it was their story on stage — their anxiety, solitude, peer pressure and longing to fit in. The show’s message is a promise to them: Even when you feel forgotten, you are not alone.
53 ticketed events
IMPACT
30,197 subscribers 773,290 tickets distributed
$175M
68,134 individuals attended the tour launch, leaving only two seats unsold.
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES IGNITED CURIOSITY IN YOUNG AUDIENCES For three months, long lines of tiny tots gripping each other’s hands literally skipped upstairs to their very first play. Some were apprehensive. Others were impatient. And then…Corduroy burst onto the stage looking for his button. Two hundred little helpers tossed aside all reservations to eagerly scan the stage. “There! There! Over there!” they shouted, pointing as that pesky button kept moving. Story time will never be the same.
IMPACT
Jake Mendes as Corduroy. Photo by Emily Lozow
ECONOMIC IMPACT
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Cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, © Joan Marcus
26,000 guests attended our Theatre for Young Audiences play — a 38% increase.
Neyla Pekarek, Mixed Taste.
COMMITMENT TO NEW PLAYS A woman. A horse. And 140 rattlesnakes. This was the setting of Rattlesnake Kate, one of five new works being read for a record-setting crowd at this year’s Colorado New Play Summit. We also supported local writers through the creation of The Playwrights’ Group, free First Mondays and six plays introduced by Off-Center…including the part scripted, part improvised on-on-one Blind Date.
Oklahoma! won seven Henry Awards including Outstanding Musical and Ensemble.
IMPACT
IMPACT
When Artistic Director Chris Coleman made his Denver directorial debut featuring an all-Black cast in Oklahoma!, our African American community had questions. In a thought-provoking community conversation, Chris shared that there were 50 all-Black settlements in the Oklahoma Territory. Seen through a new lens, audiences gained a different perspective on those early settlers and reclaimed a missing piece of African American history.
ARTISTIC IMPACT Ta’Nika Gibson in Oklahoma! Photo by Adams VisCom
ALL-BLACK CASTING OF OKLAHOMA! DELIVERED HISTORY LESSON
With support from Trustee Joy S. Burns and the Women’s Voices Fund, Rattlesnake Kate will receive a full production in 2021.
2018/19 SHOWS & EVENTS BROADWAY
“I loved seeing the diverse cast and watching my brown children’s eyes light up when they see things unique to their culture on stage.” —Oklahoma! audience member 8
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical The Book of Mormon Breakin’ Convention A Bronx Tale CATS Cirque Eloize – Hotel Come From Away Dear Evan Hansen Fiddler on the Roof Hello, Dolly! The Illusionists Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Les Misérables Love Never Dies On Your Feet! The Play That Goes Wrong Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles Rock of Ages Wicked
CABARET The Improvised Shakespeare Company® Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Xanadu
COLORADO NEW PLAY SUMMIT In the Upper Room* Rattlesnake Kate* twenty50* Wally World* You Lost Me*
COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS 303Jam Bobby G Awards Ceremony The Conviction of Lady Lorraine Saturday Night Alive Women with Hattitude
Powered by: Conspiracy Theory G* Powered by: Untitled Crypto-Judaism Project* Remote Denver The SantaLand Diaries
THEATRE COMPANY Anna Karenina A Christmas Carol The Constant Wife Last Night and the Night Before* Oklahoma! Sweat Vietgone The Whistleblower*
OFF-CENTER
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
Between Us: Blind Date* Between Us: Deck of Cards* Between Us: Whiskey Tasting* Bite-Size: An Evening of Micro Theatre* The Last Defender Mixed Taste
*Denotes new works
Corduroy
EDUCATION IMPACT
BOOK STARS FILLED CALENDAR WITH LITERACY It was reading time at the library. Kids of all ages jostled for a spot on the carpet, craning their necks to make sure they could see. They sat criss-cross applesauce and waited patiently to begin. But this wasn’t any story hour. These kids got to be part of the story. They were invited to open up a treasure trunk of props to help them connect words on a page with real-life objects. Little did they know that they just had a literacy lesson. For them…it was show time.
IMPACT
Book Stars offered 304 workshops to 11,000 children in six counties.
Book Stars offered 304 workshops to 11,000 children in six counties.
EDUCATION OFFERED LIFELONG LEARNING
148,919
ENGAGED STUDENTS 10
Photo by Brian Landis Fokins
IMPACT
468 Unique Schools 17,367 Scholarships 157,430 Total Contact Hours
Business pros by day. Actors by night. That was life for nearly 2,000 adults who took DCPA acting classes. From intro to improv for those who wanted a little spontaneity to seasoned pros who wanted to brush up their Shakespeare, we offered 153 adult classes. Master Class student and Lewis Myers Scholarship recipient Ryan Omar Stack (far right) summed it up: “I still have my daily profession. But without a creative outlet, I would not survive.”
Enrollment in Education’s Adult acting program was up 17%.
EDUCATION IMPACT
Kristina Fountaine as Lisa in Corduroy. Photo by Emily Lozow
“We are so thankful for the scholarship dollars through the Daniel L. Ritchie program. We are grateful for the…investment in our children and others in our community.”
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYWRITING PROGRAM FOSTERED YOUNG VOICES FOR THE STAGE
— Student
IMPACT
Photo by John Moore
The school auditorium was full when the 11 actors filed in and sat at music stands. Three winning high school playwrights — each at their own school — nervously watched as their plays were read. A murderer went back in time to prevent his crime, a couple confronted their destiny on the way to the altar, and two survivors of Hurricane Maria picked up the pieces of their lives. The affirming applause elicited sighs of relief, quick grins and well-earned bows.
Play submissions increased 18% with a record 181 scripts.
2018/19 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED ACCESS TO CLASSES AND PLAYS
IMPACT
Schools flocked to see everyone’s holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol. Whether the teens had seen Jim Carrey or Scrooge McDuck, they thought they knew what to expect. Ghosts. Talking door knockers. Tiny Tim. And then… Jacob Marley shot right out of the stage floor and even the coolest kid jumped. Generous supporters such as United Airlines and Honorary Trustee Daniel L. Ritchie made sure that all students had access to student matinees, classes and even Dickens’ ghost story.
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More than 17,000 students received scholarships, which were valued at $335,841.
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT Kids’ Night on Broadway Pre-show activities paired with a “kids go free with an adult” ticket Perspectives Presentations by creative teams about upcoming plays Talkbacks Discussions after student matinees and public performances Tours Backstage tours for audiences and student groups
IN-SCHOOL Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards Professional review of the best in high school musical theatre Book Stars Hands-on creative activities that stimulate literacy Career Readiness & Job Shadowing First-hand exposure to theatre careers Denver Public Schools Shakespeare Festival Workshops and co-presentation of the DPS Shakespeare Festival Dramatic Learning Fully customizable arts integration to complement core curriculum
High School Playwriting Workshops & Competition Program to nurture young writers and develop new plays Professional Development for Teachers Tools to activate student engagement Resiliency Program Programs to build communication, collaboration and innovating thinking Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Adaptations of Shakespeare for high school students paired with workshops
ON-SITE Acting Classes Private Coaching Student Matinees
COMMUNITY IMPACT
COME FROM AWAY ENGAGED STUDENTS THROUGH “COME FROM KINDNESS CHALLENGE”
IMPACT
The First North American Tour Company of COME FROM AWAY, Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2018.
As students from Pomona High School learned, Come From Away was not about 9-11. It was about the kindness of strangers. Fitting, as they saw the show on “World Kindness Day” and participated in the “Come From Kindness Challenge” — a video project where they stated the ways in which they would be kind and challenged three other schools to do the same. Game on.
Follow #ComeFromKindnessChallenge to discover the ripple effect of this project.
DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY ACTIVATED SPACES THROUGH THEATRE
75 Partnerships 1,758 guests at DCPAplanned community events
IN DONATED SPACE 14
Photo by Emily Lozow
$11,150
IMPACT
7,337 guests at events which the DCPA participated and/or hosted
Nearly 900 people connected literature to theatre through our library partnership.
Photo by McLeod9 Creative
Imagine Romeo and Juliet performed as you read it or someone in the book aisle erupting into dialogue to perform an impromptu play. The DCPA took Shakespeare in the Parking Lot and Off-Center to the Central Library Branch, invited the mobile library to stop in for Corduroy performances and even provided a cast recording of Corduroy for the library’s Phonea-Story program so stories could come to life in unexpected places.
DCPA COLLABORATED ON “I AM DENVER” STORYTELLING INITIATIVE
IMPACT
Hear our history told through our voices at IAmDenver.com.
2018/19 COMMUNITY PARTNERS IT’S JUST YOU AND ONE ACTOR… IN A BOOKSTORE. DCPA POPPED UP IN THE COMMUNITY
IMPACT
From Union Station and MCA Denver to Tattered Cover, Patagonia and BookBar, Off-Center performed micro theatre, one-on-one plays and immersive experiences all around town. Similarly, Education took Shakespeare in the Parking Lot to UCHealth in Greeley, Metro State University, River Front Park and Denver Botanic Gardens. Plus, we invited the community to free performances of The Conviction of Lady Lorraine, Corduroy and Theatre Company mainstage shows to spark interest in new and diverse audiences.
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In 2019, the City & County of Denver and several tremendous partners launched I Am Denver, an ongoing citywide storytelling project that celebrates the voices of our community. DCPA was a key partner in this effort, which changed the way we engage, inform and support our residents, especially those from marginalized communities. Together, we made spaces for residents to record their own stories in their own words. Together, we gave voice to Denver’s past and present to build a more inclusive future. Together, we redefined the history of our city. — Rowena Alegría, Denver’s Chief Storyteller
Photos by John Moore
Jenna Moll Reyes and Jessica Austgen in Between Us. Photo by Cheyenne Michaels
COMMUNITY IMPACT
We participated in area community events, introducing 676,700 residents to the DCPA.
5x5 AFL-CIO African American Museum of the West AllProv, Inc. Anythink Libraries Arapahoe Libraries Arts & Venues Band of Toughs (BoTs) Bboy Factory Bear Valley Library Branch Blair Caldwell African American Research Library BookBar Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company Breckenridge Backstage Theatre CBCA CU Denver School of Public Affairs The Catamounts The Center on Colfax City of Aurora - Global Fest
City of Denver - I AM DENVER Colorado Thespian Convention & Teacher Conference Colorado Office of Film, TV and Media Colorado Rockies Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Symphony Creede Repertory Theatre DIME – Denver Denver Botanic Gardens Denver Broncos Denver DJ School Denver Jewish Day School Denver Museum of Nature & Science The Denver Post Denver Public Library Denver Public Schools Deranged Penguin, LLC Dragon 5280
Fearless Theatre Company Ford Warren Library Branch Gang of Frogs (GoF) History Colorado Inside the Orchestra Judasim Your Way Kate Folkins Play Reading Kelly McCallister Play Reading LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Latino Community Foundation of Colorado Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Lindsay Fuller Dance Rehearsal The Links Local Theater Company MCA Denver Metropolitan State University - D-Phi Mexican Cultural Center Mi Casa Family Resource Center
Miners Alley Playhouse Modern Magnate MyDenver Card One Colorado Out Boulder PFLAG Pandemic Collective Phamaly Theatre Company Presenting Denver Rainbow Alley River Front Park Rocky Mountain PBS Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Samantha Egle Combat Rehearsal Shofar Sounds Stories on Stage Swallow Hill TBD Immersive US Health Visit Denver Young President’s Organization Youth on Record
Photo by Amanda Tipton
VENUE IMPACT
GIFT FROM ROBERT & JUDI NEWMAN RENAMED VENUE TO HONOR RANDY WEEKS
Photo by John Moore
IMPACT
In a gift that reflected their commitment to arts education, Trustee Robert and Judi Newman renamed the Weeks Conservatory Theatre to honor our late President Randy Weeks. From presenting Broadway’s brightest shows to creating the Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards, Randy cemented Denver’s reputation as a hub for culture. Through the Newman’s generosity, the theatre sports fresh paint, reupholstered seats and an inviting, creative entrance to set the stage for lifelong learning.
FOUR-YEAR BONFILS THEATRE COMPLEX RENOVATION MOST AMBITIOUS IN DCPA HISTORY
61,107
GUESTS AT EXTERNAL EVENTS 18
IMPACT
Immediately following Saturday Night Alive, boxes were assembled, storage bins were filled and contractors got to work on renovation of the 40-year-old Bonfils Complex. The project scope includes renovation of the Stage and Ricketson theatres, backstage and support areas, upgraded technology and accessibility for guests and artists, and reconfiguration of the lobby. Contributions to our “Grander Opening” capital campaign totaled $2,788,262 in FY19, bringing the total investment in our renovation to $27,265,512, which includes $19M from the Elevate Denver Bond program.
Nearly $3M was raised for the capital campaign, which brings us to 76% of our $36M goal.
36,000 guests enjoyed events in the Weeks Conservatory Theatre.
GIVING IMPACT
“Thought-provoking, timely and relevant, coupled with absolutely fabulous acting. No wonder this won a Pulitzer.” —Sweat audience member
Our community is our foundation. Whether a season sponsor, capital campaign donor, volunteer, patron or a neighbor whose cup of coffee contributes to the $7 million we receive from residents through the SCFD, that ongoing support fuels our passion. Your presence inspires us. Your gifts sustain us. Your curiosity and willingness to take risks on stage or in class challenge us to broaden our appeal and welcome new audiences. You enable us to transform lives one play, one class and one story at a time. Thank you for enabling us to live our mission every day.
$2,629,287 In-kind donations $4,465,363 Individual, Corporate & Foundation $1,093,825 Fundraising events
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT GREW IN THEATRE COMPANY SEASON
$2,788,262 Capital Campaign*
$17,188,580 CUMULATIVE GIVING * Contributions are reported gross and may include bequests and longer term pledges
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Cycerli Ash and Timothy D Stickney in Sweat. Photo by Adams VisCom
564 Volunteers
Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer-winning play, Sweat, depicts workers in Reading, Pennsylvania during the de-industrialization revolution. Night after night, audiences stayed for a post-show discussion about the play: race in America, job loss, unions, the working class, and our human response to it all. Support from businesses such as first-year season sponsor University of Colorado enabled us to tell compelling stories and engage audiences through Talkbacks, invited audiences at dress rehearsals, and our Radvantage 30 and under membership.
Nearly 21,000 patrons deepened their Theatre Company experience with an audience engagement opportunity.
IMPACT
$6,735,605 SCFD Contribution
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO APPEAR IN WICKED
GIVING IMPACT
2,287 youth participated in DCPA acting classes, of whom 602 received a scholarship.
Photo by Christopher Austin
IMPACT
Photo by Emily Lozow
Standing in the wings, nervously awaiting her cue, teen Gigi Kemp had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to appear in the national tour of Wicked. Knowing of their daughter’s love of theatre, parents Nick and Jennifer were the high bidders on this rare opportunity at the DCPA’s 39th annual Saturday Night Alive. Not only did they delight their daughter, but their generosity provided for other children to experience the thrill of theatre through our acting program.
UCHEALTH DELIGHTED FAMILY AUDIENCES
225 individuals were reimbursed for the cost of their ticket by UCHealth. 22
IMPACT
On November 22, Corduroy audiences participated in UCHealth’s #BlackFridayCheckout and spent quality time together after Thanksgiving. And were they in for a treat. Former Denver Bronco David Bruton Jr. read the beloved children’s book before the show. Then young children sat with rapt attention as the book came to life before their very eyes. Finally, in a moment of surprise and delight, UCHealth refunded the cost of admission to a very grateful audience.
KEY PARTNERS
FOUNDATIONS, PRODUCING PARTNERS & SPONSORS
CBS4 The Denver Post Daniel L. Ritchie SCFD Shubert Foundation
The Joan and Phil Berger Charitable Fund
Randy Carter
U.S. Anesthesia
The Joy S. Burns Commission in Women’s Playwriting
Clos du Bois
U.S. Bank
Colorado Rockies
United Airlines
Epicurean Group
University of Colorado
Kathie and Keith Finger
Xcel Energy
Diana & Mike Kinsey Ruth Krebs & Peter Mannetti Macy’s Alan and Carol Meny
UCHealth
National Endowment for the Arts
United Airlines
Robert and Judi Newman
University of Colorado
Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust
CORPORATE MEMBERS AT&T Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Anonymous CCIG Insurance Centerplate Clos du Bois EKS&H Microsoft Transamerica UCHealth University of Colorado
SHOW PARTNERS
Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons & Jack Fitzgibbons Katie & Alan Fox Foxstone Financial Margot Gilbert Frank GE Johnson Construction
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Daniel L. Ritchie
The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation
Walter S. Rosenberry, III Charitable Trust
Genesee Mountain Foundation
The Broadway League
HealthONE
Margot and Allan Frank
Gift in Memory of Don Scott
Holmes Murphy
Semple Brown Design
Roger & Meredith Hutson
Lewis E. Myers, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Martin and Jo Ann Semple
Sage / Sewald Hanfling
Robert & Carole Slosky
Mike Imhoff / Pat Meyers
Transamerica
Macy’s
June Travis
Mariel
U.S. Bank
Moxxy
University of Colorado
Noble Energy
Robert and Judi Newman Family Foundation
Nordstrom
The Ross Foundation
PCL Construction
SCFD
Cindy & Federico Pena
Target
Plante Moran
Theatre Forward
Polsinelli
Transamerica
Radiology Imaging Associates
June Travis
Reign Magazine
U.S. Bank
Lyn & Dr. Michael Schaffer
United Airlines
SPECIAL EVENTS & MEMBERSHIP SPONSORS 5280 Contract Flooring AT&T Colorado Alpine Bank
AT&T
Ameristar
Sheri & Lee Archer/ New Wave Enviro
Anonymous
Isabelle Clark
Ray & Denise Bellucci
Edgerton Foundation
Arleen Brown
Fine Arts Foundation Peggy Finley
Brownstein, Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Margot and Allan Frank
CBS4
Fuller Family Fund
CIBC Private Wealth Management
BOK Financial
Capitol Focus
Liberty Global Noble Energy Daniel L. Ritchie Riverfront Park Community Foundation
Semple, Farrington & Everall, PC Janice Sinden Stonebridge
RESTAURANT PARTNERS
Strata Resources
Corinne Restaurant
Rod Tafoya
Larimer Square
Trice Jewelers
Hard Rock Cafe
Brisa Trinchero and Mark Carleton
Range Restaurant
Starr Painting & Drywall
Tuchman Family Foundation Turner Construction Company UCHealth
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EDUCATION CONTRIBUTORS
Sam & Nancy Gary
AARP
Genesee Mountain Foundation
FirstBank
Rialto Cafe STK Stout Street Social
Christy Altomare in ANASTASIA on Broadway, Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2017
SEASON SPONSORS
GIVING ENCORE SOCIETY
Hartman Axley Holly Bachmeyer Leslie Beltrami Angela Betker & Anthony Simon Robert Blauvelt & Michael Corrigan Libby Bortz Susan Burrows Anne Burton Jim Caputo Diane & Thomas Carson Isabelle Clark Dale Colclasure Clay Courter Leslie Crispelle & Glenn Tiedt Michael Donner John & Sandra Downing Beverly & Joseph Elinoff Kathie & Keith Finger Jeannie & John Fuller Barbara Garlinghouse Thomas Graham & Judith Pettibone Chuck & Pat Griffith Jane Hays Noel & Terry Hefty Paul & Sandy Jeffery Paul R. Jeselnick & Andy W. Strickland Martha Kelce Leo & Susan Kiely
Diana & Mike Kinsey William La Bahn Sandy Leerskov Ellyn E. Lyman Elaine Maykowski Alan & Carol Meny Lynnette Morrison Judie & Ron Neel Marilyn Oliver Linda Rieger Daniel L. Ritchie Audrey & Harvey Rothenberg Bruce Schmidt Carol Sellman Jo & Martin Semple Dean Singleton Bob & Carole Slosky Michelle & Roger Stansbury Susan Stiff Jim & Jenene Stookesberry June Travis John Van Epps Richard & Sharon Wagner Karen Wibrew Dolores Wilson Judi & Marvin Wolf Eve Wood & Thomas Wieber
HONOR/ MEMORIAL GIFTS Gift In Memory of Mona Burchette
Julie Dugan Burchette Gift In Memory of Jeff Carey David & Deirdre Kopel Gift In Honor of Patrick Elkins-Zeglarski Jennifer Newman Gift In Memory of Anne Feeney Linda Tiehen Gift In Memory of Allan Frank Isabelle Clark Gift In Honor of Barrett & Gloria Hendricks Marcie Haloin Gift In Honor of Susan & Steve Halstedt Betty & David Arkell Gift In Honor of Carol Haycock Anne Aguirre Gift In Memory of Don Kratsch Cyndi Pasma Gift In Memory of David B. MacKenzie Janet MacKenzie Gift In Honor of Charlie Miller Geoffrey Shamos Gift In Honor of Aaron McMullen Hannah Crawford Gifts In Memory of Margaret “Peggy” Mizer Lisa Farber Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hupp Carol & Larry Short
Stephen Thompson Gifts In Honor of Bob & Judi Newman’s 50th Anniversary Lisa Levin Appel Isabelle Clark The Clinton Family Fund Jay & Kristina Davidson Jill & Larry DiPasquale John Ekeberg & Jennifer Schwem Margot Gilbert Frank Jeannie & John Fuller Henry & Sue Hewitt Carolyn Jhung Mary Pat Link David Miller & Lisa Farber Miller The Oscar G. & Elsa S. Mayer Family Foundation Jo & Martin Semple Alison & Jim Shetter Dean Singleton Bob & Carole Slosky Judy Steadman Barbara Stoelb Raymond Sutton Roy & Serda Tibbs June Travis Faye & Reggie Washington Judi & Marvin Wolf David Zupancic Gift In Honor of Dr. Barbara Reed Shirley Searuggs Gift In Honor of
Karalyn Reh Emily Reh Gift In Honor of Dan Ritchie Nancy & Sam Gary The Tuchman Family Foundation Gift In Honor of Martin & Jo Semple The Nancy S. and Earl L. Wright Foundation Gift in Honor of Gail & Jeff Strobel Allison Olien Gift In Memory of Helen Taylor Annette Taylor Gifts In Memory of John Tumler Dianne Crandall Susan & Bill Hester Pamela Tumler Gift In Memory of Steve Visser Marion Visser Gift In Memory of Randy Weeks John Moore Gift In Honor of Ruth Wolff’s 90th Birthday Alison Greengard Gift In Memory of Janet Zamboni Fran & Ray Baker
“The theatre became a large part of our lives. We wanted to do something to be sure the DCPA continued to provide excellent theatre experiences for many years to come.” — John Downing, DCPA Theatregoer since the mid-1980s 26
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DCPA BOARD OF TRUSTEES & EXECUTIVE STAFF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Martin Semple, Chairman
Margot Gilbert Frank
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
William Dean Singleton, Secretary/ Treasurer
Jeannie Fuller
Janice Sinden, President & CEO
M. Ann Padilla
Robert Slosky, Vice Chairman
Daniel L. Ritchie
Chris Coleman, Artistic Director, Theatre Company
Dr. Patricia Baca
Cleo Parker Robinson
Joy S. Burns
Lester L. Ward
Fred Churbuck
Robert C. Newman
HELEN G. BONFILS FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Roberta Robinette
William Dean Singleton, President
Manny Rodriguez
Martin Semple,
Alan Salazar
Vice President
Hassan Salem
Judi Wolf, Secretary/Treasurer
Richard M. Sapkin
Lester L. Ward,
Isabelle Clark Navin Dimond L. Roger Hutson
June Travis
President Emeritus
Ken Tuchman
L. Roger Hutson
Tina Walls
David Miller
Dr. Reginald L. Washington
Robert C. Newman
Judi Wolf
Daniel L. Ritchie
Sylvia Young
Hassan Salem Robert Slosky June Travis Dr. Reginald L. Washington
Bianca LaVerne Jones, Zaria Kelley and Keona Welch in Last Night and the Night Before. Photo by Adams VisCom
LEGACY
Thank you to the many donors who have given gifts to honor individuals or included the DCPA in their estate plans. Your generosity allows us to engage and inspire the actors, artists, students, staff and audiences throughout our community. Thank you.
Clay Courter, Vice President, Facilities & Event Services John Ekeberg, Executive Director, Broadway & Cabaret Lisa Mallory, Vice President of Marketing Vicky Miles, Chief Financial Officer Yovani Pina, Vice President, Information Technology Shelley Thompson, Vice President, Development Shaunda Van Wert, Vice President of Human Resources Charles Varin, Managing Director, Theatre Company Allison Watrous, Executive Director, Education & Community Engagement Trustees & management as of June 30, 2019
REVENUE $77,771,551 GROSS
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION $73,324,107 GROSS
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$42,948,660 5,382,030 1,061,618 8,188,476 2,264,499 11,190,663 6,735,605
EXPENSES
JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2019
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BROADWAY THEATRE COMPANY EDUCATION CONTRIBUTED SUPPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OTHER OPERATING INCOME SCFD
BROADWAY THEATRE COMPANY EDUCATION FUNDRAISING SUPPORTING SERVICES
$41,027,221 16,794,470 2,879,642 2,542,322 10,080,452
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
June 30, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Year Ended June 30, 2019
Consolidated Statement of Activitie
June 30, 2019 and 2018 2019
Year Ended June 30, 201
2018
Without Donor Restrictions
Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Receivables - Net of allowances: Accounts receivable Contributions receivable
$
23,235,908 $
22,779,648
4,849,796 47,026
3,435,612 350,567
4,258,572
3,775,850
32,391,302
30,341,677
Restricted Investments
4,734,805
4,493,407
Receivables - Net of allowances Contributions receivable - capital campaign Contributions receivable - operations
4,113,709 7,551
3,817,636 37,809
Other Assets Restricted cash Memorabilia and tapestries
1,687,196 331,630
909,424 331,630
Equipment, Leasehold Improvements and Work in Progress - Net
12,019,027
11,140,415
Investments without donor restrictions
11,069,382
10,595,568
66,354,602 $
61,667,566
Inventories and deferred production costs Total current assets
$
Total assets Liabilities and Net Assets Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
Deferred ticket receipts Deferred service fees Deferred contributions Other deferred revenue Current portion of capital lease obligations Current portion of planned gift annuities
5,230,701
Total revenue, gains, and other support Expenses Program expenses: Broadway and Cabaret Theatre Company and Off-Center Education and Community Engagement
5,382,030 196,281 865,337 10,398,919 5,098,685 -
1,636,920 2,264,499
5,382,030 196,281 865,337 10,398,919 6,735,605 2,264,499
3,957,915 1,076,096 2,629,287 500,000 573,194
7,449 17,729 218,549
3,965,364 1,093,825 2,629,287 500,000 791,743
2,178,591
(2,178,591)
75,804,995
1,966,555
77,771,550
-
55,533,148
1,885,614 656,708
-
1,885,614 656,708
2,542,322
-
2,542,322
13,239,716 2,008,920
-
13,239,716 2,008,920
Total supporting expenses
15,248,636
-
15,248,636
Total expenses
73,324,106
-
73,324,106
Capital lease obligations, less current portion
111,071
153,780
Planned gift annuities, less current portion
188,576
195,912
33,075,903
32,836,311
Net Assets Net assets without donor restrictions
20,303,213
17,822,324
Increase in Net Assets
Net assets with donor restrictions
12,975,486
11,008,931
Net Assets - Beginning of year
33,278,699
28,831,255
Net Assets - End of year
66,354,602 $
61,667,566
$
42,948,660
55,533,148
32,486,619
Total liabilities and net assets
$
37,115,216 15,657,998 2,759,934
32,776,256
Total net assets
-
-
22,066,564 3,103,782 1,031,307 1,001,810 40,925 11,530
Total liabilities
42,948,660 $
Total
37,115,216 15,657,998 2,759,934
20,721,090 2,978,915 1,495,639 876,546 42,706 11,530
Total current liabilities
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6,649,830 $
Revenue, Gains, and Other Support $ Ticket sales - Broadway and Cabaret Ticket sales - Theatre Company and Off-Center Ticket sales - Education Tuition Other operating income Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Capital campaign contributions Individual, corporate, foundation, and other support Special events In-kind support Helen G. Bonfils Foundation contribution Investment income, net Reclassification to net assets with restrictions Net assets released from restrictions
2019 With Donor Restrictions
Total program expenses Fundraising expenses: Development Special events Total fundraising expenses Supporting expenses: Administration Event services
$
2,480,889
1,966,555
4,447,444
17,822,324
11,008,931
28,831,255
20,303,213 $
12,975,486 $
33,278,699
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Year Ended June 30 2018
Consolidated Statement of Activities (Continued)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Year Ended June 30, 2018
Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
Without Donor Restrictions Revenue, Gains, and Other Support $ Ticket sales - Broadway and Cabaret Ticket sales - Theatre Company and Off-Center Ticket sales - Education Tuition Other operating income Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Capital campaign contributions Individual, corporate, foundation, and other support Special events In-kind support Helen G. Bonfils Foundation contribution Investment income, net Reclassification to net assets with restrictions Net assets released from restrictions Total revenue, gains, and other support
53,080,173 $
2019
2018 With Donor Restrictions -
Total $
53,080,173
5,888,662 132,583 828,596 8,695,805 5,317,936 -
1,650,724 5,268,886
5,888,662 132,583 828,596 8,695,805 6,968,660 5,268,886
4,105,940 1,772,395 3,164,058 165,310
400,581 21,616 280,220
4,506,521 1,794,011 3,164,058 445,530
(576,214) 2,530,627
576,214 (2,530,627)
85,105,871
Expenses Program expenses: Broadway and Cabaret Theatre Company and Off-Center Education and Community Engagement
5,667,614
90,773,485
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Increase in net assets Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash and cash equivalents from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization Amortization of discount on contributions receivable Loss on disposal of equipment Change in value of gift annuity Realized and unrealized gains on investments Donated securities Changes in operating assets and liabilities that (used) provided cash and cash equivalents: Accounts receivable Contributions receivable Inventories and deferred production costs Accounts payable and accrued expenses Deferred ticket receipts Deferred service fees Deferred contributions Other deferred revenue
Cash Flows from Investing Activities Purchase of equipment, leasehold improvements, and work in progress Purchases of investments Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments Receipt of restricted cash
-
47,452,403 16,065,867 2,154,461
65,672,731
-
65,672,731
1,594,560 878,307
-
1,594,560 878,307
2,472,867
-
2,472,867
12,023,029 2,449,193
-
12,023,029 2,449,193
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Total supporting expenses
14,472,222
-
14,472,222
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of year
Total expenses
82,617,820
-
82,617,820
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of year
Total program expenses Fundraising expenses: Development Special events Total fundraising expenses Supporting expenses: Administration Event services
Increase in Net Assets Net Assets - Beginning of year $
2,488,051
5,667,614
8,155,665
15,334,273
5,341,317
20,675,590
11,008,931 $
28,831,255
17,822,324 $
$
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities
47,452,403 16,065,867 2,154,461
Net Assets - End of year
June 30, 2019 and 2018
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities Cash Flows from Financing Activities Principal payments on capital lease obligations Proceeds from capital campaign contributions Payments of gift annuity obligations Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities
Significant Noncash Transactions Equipment acquired under capital lease Equipment, leasehold improvements, and work in progress in accounts payable
$ $
2018
4,447,444 $
8,155,665
1,457,587 21,009 87,382 4,194 (347,667) (101,326)
1,529,816 (104) 110,179 4,218 (256,765) -
(1,414,184) (1,850,383) (482,722) 1,338,629 (1,345,474) (124,867) 464,332 (125,264)
3,266 (5,106,754) (913,062) 2,100,929 2,717,025 3,103,782 (136,210) (271,801)
2,028,690
11,040,184
(2,343,081) (37,587,427) 37,321,208 (777,772)
(3,389,950) (21,770,927) 21,637,790 (786,186)
(3,387,072)
(4,309,273)
(40,928) 1,867,100 (11,530)
(59,856) 1,451,250 (11,530)
1,814,642
1,379,864
456,260
8,110,775
22,779,648
14,668,873
23,235,908 $
22,779,648
80,500
$
189,204 -
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EPILOGUE
SCFD CELEBRATED 30 YEAR OF FUNDING ARTS AND $1.9 BILLION IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY In 1988, voters in our seven-county metro area did something unprecedented. They taxed themselves .01% to support culture, enabling organizations such as the DCPA to broaden access through discounts, scholarships and world premieres. Following its renewal in 2017, the DCPA and fellow Tier I organizations contribute $750,000 each year to the Community ACTS Fund to build and maintain organizational capacity and programming for underserved communities. 34
IMPACT
Every theatre company owes a debt of gratitude to those who give it purpose. Here are just a few who have made our mission possible. In 2018, SCFD-funded organizations generated $1.9 billion in economic activity, entertained 15 million patrons and reached 4.3 million students.
40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT RECOGNIZED INAUGURAL SUBSCRIBERS When incoming Artistic Director Chris Coleman announced the DCPA Theatre Company’s 40th season, he was met with thoughtful questions and warm enthusiasm from the assembled crowd, which included 16 original subscribers. Since that first season, the Theatre Company has entertained more than 5.5 million people at 540 plays and readings. Thank you to the many individuals — both at the DCPA and throughout our community — who have given their loyalty and support in pursuit of world-class theatre.
DCPA BENEFACTRESS HELEN BONFILS HONORED IN DOCUMENTARY The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, in partnership with the Helen G. Bonfils Foundation, produced a documentary recounting the life of the late theatre producer, Denver Post owner and philanthropist Helen G. Bonfils. Her love of community led her to establish the former Bonfils Theatre on Colfax. Her love of acting took her to Elitch Gardens Theatre and Broadway as an actress and producer. And her love of theatre led DCPA founder Don Seawell to direct funds from her foundation to create the DCPA and downtown’s Arts Complex.
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Lisa Helmi Johanson and Glenn Morizio in Vietgone. Photo by AdamsVisCom
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