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Ben Stout Micki Takac Mr and Mrs Matthew Taggert Mr and Mrs Takac Georgia Tankosich Janet Tant Ray Tedesco Noah Ternullo Nathan Timbario Phyllis Timbario Jason Tomsic Mr and Mrs Mike Touscany Juliana Traut Alexa Trimbur Linda Trimbur Tara Trimbur Linda Trumbull The Turnbull Family Pamela Turzak Kristin Ummer Richard Valliere Andy and Gail Vater Claire Vatz Stacey and Brian Vespaziani Adam Vicek Mark Vito Anne Wagner
Joel and Lani Walker Suzanne Walters Jeffrey Wappler Jake and Deb Warren Washington Elementary School PTA Brennan and Dixie Weidl Wolfgang Weigner Elaine Weil Robin Weissert Patricia Whiteacre Nikki and Travis Williams J Travis Wilson The Women’s Club of Mount Lebanon Natalya Yanovich Fern Yonke Cathleen Zang Jacqueline Zapko Natalie Zamanski Jodi Zegarelli Linda Ziccardi Lynda Zidanic Sari Zubasic
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Tom Barnick Classic Choice Band LLC Gabe Mowen & Vincent Steed at Steed Audio Inc. Heeter Printing Marty Griffin- Good News |Sparkt- Sparkt.com NFM+Dymun Marketing & Advertising Point Park University Kristine Sorensen- CBS Pittsburgh, Kidsburgh
This evenings 40th Aniversary Donors Mr. George and Gail Bergquist Mr. and Mrs. John and Kathleen Birmingham Mrs. Jen Brandenstein Mr. Carlo and Carla Caso Mrs. Christina Coulter Mr. Joseph Cuda Ms. Pam and Emily DeFrancesca Mr. Scott Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Michael and Lynne Federle Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Allison Gasperini Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Rose Geisler
Mrs. Stacey Sanders Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Dona Hotopp Mrs. Linda and Mr. Martin Lauth In honor of Martin Lauth Mr. Adam LeFevre Ms. Mary McDonough Ms. Andrea Moorman - In memory of Dolly Gray Ms. Kimberly Noonan Ms. Pat Stack - In honor of Emily Stack and Chris Stack Richard and Carol Lee Ponzio Charitable Trust Mr. Rob Frazzini and Anne Zacharias Ms. Sarah Zuk
DECADE SPONSOR As we celebrate 40 years of operation and look forward to a very exciting future, we are thrilled to establish DECADE SPONSORSHIPS. Tonight, we have selected four very special DECADE SPONSORS to applaud and acknowledge: Comfort Supply Inc., Tim Federle, Tom and Bonnie VanKirk, and the McSwigan Family Foundation. Over the years, the CTA has endured many challenges and celebrated many achievements. These four Decade Sponsors highlighted in tonight’s program have demonstrated an incredible ability to both listen to and hear what is shared with them. They also know the difference between needs and wants, and how to embrace, explore, appreciate and reward ambition. They give more than they take, and after talking or meeting with them, they leave you inspired!
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Gerald Nagy Kathy Narr Margaret Nerone Barbara Nolan Kimberly Noonan Vernadean Passodelis North Coast Pest Management Bob and Tara O’Brien JT O’Shea Hannah O’Toole The O’Toole Family Mr and Mrs Dan Owen Andrew Palomo Vernadean Passadelis Holly Peters Colleen Pfeifer Kathryn Philson Joe Phillips Mark Pintea Pixure Book Publishing Ellen Platts The Ploskina Family Madalyn Pollitt Dick Ponzio John Ponzio Jim and Mary Portellos Christine Porvaznik Linda Potter Douglas Praskovich Dawn Prendergast Amy Pullen Mark and Jackie Raspanti Mr and Mrs Chris Rawson Susan and Melissa Redding John Reismeyer Review, Inc. Michelle Reyes The Rhoades Family Ermelinda Rich Gianna Rich and Family Patrick and Carol Riley Carol Ann Rockenstein Mr and Mrs Dino Rovito Dale Rozgonyl Christine Sambolt Carolyn Santavicca Alan Scher Bob, Dolores, and Meghan Schilken Christine Schipani Max Schipani John and Maggie Schmotzer Todd Schultz Matthew Schwartz Elizabeth Schwertfuehrer Madeline Scott D. Seewald Gwyneth Serra Diane Seymour Eileen Sharbaugh Hannah Sharbaugh Kathryn Shaw Renee Sherrell Megan Shrader
The Center for Theater Arts is thankful for it’s many individual, business, and foundation supporters during this unprecedented time. Your donations to our Save the Center Campaign are greatly appreciated and will be used to ensure that the CTA can continue to fulfill our mission into our 41st year of operation. Thank you! FOUNDATION & GRANT SUPPORT
The Pittsburgh Foundation Irene C Shea Charitable Foundation Mylan Charitable Foundation The McSwigan Family Foundation Helen Forde Gander & Mary A. Baldwin Charitable Trusts
PATRON’S CIRCLE $20,000 AND ABOVE Comfort Supply Anonymous
BENEFACTOR CIRCLE $10,000-$19,999 Tim Federle Tom and Bonnie Van Kirk
PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $5000-$9999 Anonymous The Aracri Family Malia Bennett Scott Edwards Dolores Kara Mary Sapienza Alan Stein Eric Yonke Sam and Anne Zacharias
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $2500-$4999 Matt and Amy Bartman Jim and Sue DiPiero Mr and Mrs Brian Eccher Hoffman Charitable Foundation The Malizio Family The McQuillan Group Terrie and Rod Piatt Mr and Mrs Rich Sieber Brian and Susie Walters
PREMIERE CIRCLE $1000-2499 Doreen Ashbrook Megan Bashaw Luisa Beigi C. Richard Bennett Maraianne Bokan-Blair Sharon Brody
Bethany Casagranda Jeff Cuban/ Mark Cuban Companies Janis Davis Jim DiPiero Lisa Dvorin Brian Eccher Bruce Edwards Kirsten Galvin GBU Financial Life Dolly Gray Jeff and Katie Graybill Louis Guarino/ Louis Anthony Jewelers Edward Haberle David Hall The Hartung Family Robert Kerber Andrew Marsh Joe McDonough and Family Kerry McGee NFM + Dymun, Preston Ciranni NTA Enterprise, Inc. David Presseau James Reilly Andrew and Laura Reinhart The Rimmel Family The Roeschenthaler Family Judy and Derek Ross Russell Charitable Foundation Laura Schlecker Mr and Mrs Glenn Smartschan Hans and Christine Tandon Arthur Stroyd TWIO Michael Volpatt Laura Yoerg
FRIENDS OF THE CENTER CIRCLE
$500-999 Jeffery Aiello All About Kids Tom and Jenny Barnick Andrew and Kate Bianco John and Kathy Birmingham Mark and Heather Blair Bognar and Company, Inc. Sally Bradford Robert and Bunny Bragdon George and Ann Brzezinski Bob Buckler Bella Casagranda Carla Caso
Alex and Marian Corkos The Coulter Family Sean Daniher The Davidson Family Bo and Kim Edvardsson Lynne Federle Mr and Mrs Ron Ferrari Mr and Mrs Mike Hoffman Holy Cross Philotoches Mr and Mrs Tom Hotopp Max Junker Ron Kiersarsky Catherine Klabe Thomas and Natalie Little Kimberly Mathias Tricia McCormick Robert Miller Chantelle Moore Nancy Murray Greg and Karen Newman Mr and Mrs Andrew Pellegrino Mark and Marjie Pintea Greg and Lisa Popcak Ella Rodriguez Maura Salib Dr. Timothy Sciullo Irene Skolnick Karen Skolnick Mr and Mrs Joe Smith Solevo Wellness, Mr. Patrick Gannon Ray Tedesco Anna Turecki Soncerae Yeager
AUDIENCE MEMBER CIRCLE $1-$499 Ellen Abbott Chuck Aber Academy Village Kathleen Adair Maggie Aiello Catherine Albu Deniz Alpan Helen Andrascik Anonymous Alex Aracri Anne Atwood Barone and Sons Robert Barone Amie Barrie Lyla Bartman Madeline Bartman Margaret Bartman
Cristina Battaglia Mr and Mrs Thomas Bayley Tony and Mary Benintend George Berquist Nancy Billig Lynn Bingham Audrey Bode Kerry Boehner Rich Bonaccorsi Mr and Mrs Brent Boreman Maria Borrelli Melissa Bostaph Lauren Bossers James Boston Nathan Boyd Dorothy Bozick Mr and Mrs William Brandenstein James Brentzel Tracy Brigden Lindsey Brine Mr and Mrs Richard Brow Russ and Robie Bruesewitz Cynthia Brylka J. Brian Buckley Michele Burgess Corinne Burns Rosann Bushmire Mr and Mrs Paul Byrne Dione Cahillane Tim and Dana Calhoun Dom Capecci Patricia Cappelli Christopher Carney Bryant Carroll Carla Caso Chicken Noodle Creative Abby Chitester Dave and Rini Choura Lisa Christman Sherry Chrystal Sandra Civitate Amy Connors Laura Consentino Donna Connolly Julie Connolly Amy Connors Mary Jane Conroy Lara Consentino Madelyn Convery Jennifer Cox David and Viv Criner Joe and Donna Cuda Kim Damon The DeAngelis Family
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Center for Theater Arts senior cast in alphabetical order
SIENA ABERCROMBIE ALEX ARACRI ERICA BEIGI RUTH BERGQUIST KARSEN DAMON BEN LANG MADDIE MCGUFFEY KATE MCQUILLAN TYLER PINTEA ZACHARY REYNOLDS Center for Theater Arts ensemble cast in alphabetical order
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MEGAN MICHAELS & BEN LAWRY Technical Director
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Musical Staging
ZACHARY HECKLER & LILY JUNKER
BILLY HARTUNG & ALIVIA OWEN
Music Director and Arrangements
BRIAN BUCKLEY Director
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD On behalf of the Board of Directors of The Center for Theater Arts, I would like to say “Thank You”. During this turbulent and uncertain time, we are humbled by the compassion and financial generosity of our community. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the steadfast support has lifted our spirits and buoyed our strength. This past year has been one of many challenges but with your help, we were able to reopen our doors and let the kids voices be heard. Thank you for helping us help the kids by keeping The Center in our community.
MARCI HECKLER
Board Chair
PERFORMANCES 90 minutes of solos, duets, trios and group numbers from musicals such as:
Godspell Pippin Footloose High School Musical Grease Wicked 13 – The Musical Zombie Prom Urinetown Lucky Guy The Greatest Showman A Special Tribute to Stephen Schwartz the most celebrated composer in the CTA’s 40-year history The Cast
STUDENTS, AGES 9-18
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ABOUT THE EVENT Throughout our 40-year history in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, the CTA has welcomed over 15,000 students of all ages and abilities. Thanks to the continued generosity of our families, donors and sponsors during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been able to reimagine, remain open, and reinvest in our future. Our Bella Rose, you danced into our hearts 18 years ago and have never stopped dancing and singing. The joy you bring to us is immeasurable. Your kind and generous spirit will take you on your next journey to more successes and happiness. We love you the moon and back. Love Uncle Larry and Bebe
This special event marks the celebration and appreciation of the past 40 years, and of what’s to come in the CTA’s future. Thanks to the generosity and support of the Michael J. Kara Family, a cast of 30 CTA students will perform musical numbers from the past 40 years live on stage at Pittsburgh’s iconic Heinz Hall venue. We will share the story of our history and will let you know that YOUR voice has been heard: the Center for Theater Arts will remain in your community for years to come!
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Message from our Executive Director Thank you for joining us tonight for this one night only LIVE from HEINZ HALL 40th Anniversary APPRECIATION CELEBRATION!
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One year ago, this very weekend - The CTA for the 1st time in our history was CLOSED! It wasn’t the shows we missed — it was the kids! There is no Center for Theater Arts without the kids. Some of the most meaningful moments and powerful images over these many months was re-opening the Center for Theater Arts this summer — We had to find a way to be here for the kids. We didn’t want our focus to be on reacting … we wanted to STAY focused on IMPACTING. The CTA is proud of the incredible programs we offer, excited about the power of arts education, and remains committed to the future. We are much more than a place to take voice, dance, musical theater and theater instruction. We are a destination for ALL children at all STAGES in their lives! As you take your virtual seats for this very special performance, I of course want to say thank you to the Michael J. Kara Family, The CTA Board of Directors, Heinz Hall, the CTA Faculty, Staff and all of our sponsors for letting us hear their VOICES of support! Over these many months I got to be in the room to watch the CTA kids …take care of each other! What an honor to have been in the room with these wonderful kids. We knew we could OPEN the CENTER, and we had a solid plan on how to move forward creatively and safely - but the kids would be taking care of each other, keeping each other safe and using their VOICES to make a difference. They were ALL playing a principal character this year! Focused on discovery, care, kindness, intentions, respect and creativity! They are leads as well as leaders! And if I may share one more thing – I have a front row seat every day at the Center. I watch their successes, observed their struggles, cheered their triumphs and together we re-imagined the possibilities and potential that await us all. Trust me when I tell you, this paragraph is how it feels EVERY year at the Center for Theater Arts and I am incredibly grateful for your trust, confidence, and I remain inspired. …it’s showtime folks!!
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Onward and UPward!! Reaching for the Stars...is what we do best! Billy Hartung Executive Director A Special Note: I also want to take a moment to acknowledge and THANK two very special individuals at HEINZ HALL. Becky Rickard & Stacy Weber! Becky was the 1st person I shard this crazy, ambitious and heARTfelt idea with - she was in full support – and a CTA Alum She introduced me to Stacy – and from that moment on HEINZ HALL took such good care of the CTA and this opportunity to help the kids! I’m so appreciative!
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At the CTA: We ALL have a role to play! Becky, Stacy, and everyone at HEINZ HALL played their roles ...Brilliantly!!
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MARCI HECKLER
VICE CHAIR RICH SIEBER
TREASURER
KEVIN MCQUILLAN
SECRETARY
LAURA SCHLECKER
JASON APPELT KATE ARACRI TOM BARNICK BETHANY CASAGRANDA PRESTON CIRANNI KIRSTEN GALVIN ROBERT MAX JUNKER CHANTELLE MOORE TARA O’BRIEN ANDREW REINHART
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BILLY HARTUNG
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR CYNTHIA GRAY
2020-2021 CENTER FOR THEATER ARTS FACULTY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF SADIE STANG
BUSINESS MANAGER KATHY PHILSON
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Wishing You Many More Opportunities To Shine!
CTA MISSION STATEMENT The Center for Theater Arts is dedicated to offering the highest quality performing arts instruction and committed to providing all students, including those with special needs, with opportunities to improve their self-image and self-confidence through artistic expression. The Center is an active community member and provides free performances and programs for schools, senior centers, and special populations.
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HERE’S TO ANOTHER 40 YEARS! Love, Tim Federle Tim is currently writing and executive producing the new High School Musical television series for Disney+ (Disney’s streaming service).
A proud sponsor of Center for Theater Arts 40th Anniversary Celebration! You rehearse. You perform. You inspire.
A healthy performance relies on a strong ensemble. Bravo to Center for Theater Arts. We’re proud to be part of your supporting cast.
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Thank you Erica for being our court jester, for your genuine enthusiasm for life, and for giving us 10 years of entertaining shows through the Center!
We know you will live your life to its fullest and are looking forward to ‘reading your script’ as it unfolds. Love,
M and D, S, I, G and Zeus
“When you leave here, don’t forget why you came”
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Seeing you together in shows was special, exciting and a gift for our growing family being able to sit back and smile as you created another CTA Musical Memory
The Present: Christina and Andrew …
Show after show we love to watch you grow both on and off the stage We remember when you started classes together at such a very young age
The Future: For Isaac …
This very SPECIAL place called the CTA awaits, it won’t be long now With singing, dancing, laughter, and friends …and YES …. A place where YOU TOO can take a Bow!
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Center for Theater Arts we want to Thank You! Congratulations on 40 Amazing Years! With Love and Appreciation, Billy and Sharon Hartung
CTA - Congratulations on 40 years!
Thank you for setting the stage for students to shine!
Kate, From a townsperson in Aladdin - to Miss Hannigan in Annie - to the Witch in Into The Woods and all rolls in between, you’ve brought so much joy to our hearts performing with CTA over the last five years. We are so proud of you, and cannot wait to see you back on the stage again tonight! Love, Mom & Dad Grammy, Gummy & Grandpap
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and supported us through this year of many firsts. I never thought we could accomplush so much during such a trying time. There’s a rich history at the Center for Theater Arts and it has been a pleasure spending time with this group of students. To all of the SENIORS; continue to do what you love, stay in touch with these friends, and never apologize for who you are.
Forever Grateful, Mr Zach :)
Annie, We are so proud of you and how you always give your best at no matter what you do. Enjoy this special performance and always remember the whole world is your stage! Love, Mom, Dad, Ben, Sam and Jon
Awesome Possum! Ruth, proud you for Ruth, we we areare SOSO proud of ofyou for the the hard hard things things you’ve you’ve conquered to get to where you are.We can’t conquered to get to where you wait to see where the road takes are.We can’t here…you’re wait to see where you from gonna be the the road takes you from here… fiercest one on it…remember to enjoy every minute… you’re gonna be the fiercestwe one love you, Mama, Daddy, Anna, on it…remember to enjoy every Amelia, Boji and Gidget minute… we love you, Mama, Daddy, Anna, Amelia, Boji and on Congratulations to Ruth Gidget your 10 years at CTA! Congratulations to the Seniors! and Congratulations to CTA on 40 amazing years of serving the community!
Congratulations on 40 Years! Thanks for all you do to make the CTA a special place for so many kids, including our daughter Ceci! From: Alex & Michelle Reyes
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 40th ANNIVERSARY!
You have enriched the lives of so many young people.
Way to go Ceci, Always ready to perform! Mike and Carol Fisher
Congratulations to The Center for Theater Arts for 40 years and to Alex Aracri, for 15 wonderful and memorable years at The Center! Love, Mom and Dad
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Way to go Ceci, Always ready to perform! Mike and Carol Fisher
Congratulations to The Center for Theater Arts for 40 years and to Alex Aracri, for 15 wonderful and memorable years at The Center! Love, Mom and Dad
Annie, We are so proud of you and how you always give your best at no matter what you do. Enjoy this special performance and always remember the whole world is your stage! Love, Mom, Dad, Ben, Sam and Jon
Awesome Possum! Ruth, proud you for Ruth, we we areare SOSO proud of ofyou for the the hard hard things things you’ve you’ve conquered to get to where you are.We can’t conquered to get to where you wait to see where the road takes are.We can’t here…you’re wait to see where you from gonna be the the road takes you from here… fiercest one on it…remember to enjoy every minute… you’re gonna be the fiercestwe one love you, Mama, Daddy, Anna, on it…remember to enjoy every Amelia, Boji and Gidget minute… we love you, Mama, Daddy, Anna, Amelia, Boji and on Congratulations to Ruth Gidget your 10 years at CTA! Congratulations to the Seniors! and Congratulations to CTA on 40 amazing years of serving the community!
Congratulations on 40 Years! Thanks for all you do to make the CTA a special place for so many kids, including our daughter Ceci! From: Alex & Michelle Reyes
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Kate, From a townsperson in Aladdin - to Miss Hannigan in Annie - to the Witch in Into The Woods and all rolls in between, you’ve brought so much joy to our hearts performing with CTA over the last five years. We are so proud of you, and cannot wait to see you back on the stage again tonight! Love, Mom & Dad Grammy, Gummy & Grandpap
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and supported us through this year of many firsts. I never thought we could accomplush so much during such a trying time. There’s a rich history at the Center for Theater Arts and it has been a pleasure spending time with this group of students. To all of the SENIORS; continue to do what you love, stay in touch with these friends, and never apologize for who you are.
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Thank you Erica for being our court jester, for your genuine enthusiasm for life, and for giving us 10 years of entertaining shows through the Center!
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Message from our Executive Director Thank you for joining us tonight for this one night only LIVE from HEINZ HALL 40th Anniversary APPRECIATION CELEBRATION!
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One year ago, this very weekend - The CTA for the 1st time in our history was CLOSED! It wasn’t the shows we missed — it was the kids! There is no Center for Theater Arts without the kids. Some of the most meaningful moments and powerful images over these many months was re-opening the Center for Theater Arts this summer — We had to find a way to be here for the kids. We didn’t want our focus to be on reacting … we wanted to STAY focused on IMPACTING. The CTA is proud of the incredible programs we offer, excited about the power of arts education, and remains committed to the future. We are much more than a place to take voice, dance, musical theater and theater instruction. We are a destination for ALL children at all STAGES in their lives! As you take your virtual seats for this very special performance, I of course want to say thank you to the Michael J. Kara Family, The CTA Board of Directors, Heinz Hall, the CTA Faculty, Staff and all of our sponsors for letting us hear their VOICES of support! Over these many months I got to be in the room to watch the CTA kids …take care of each other! What an honor to have been in the room with these wonderful kids. We knew we could OPEN the CENTER, and we had a solid plan on how to move forward creatively and safely - but the kids would be taking care of each other, keeping each other safe and using their VOICES to make a difference. They were ALL playing a principal character this year! Focused on discovery, care, kindness, intentions, respect and creativity! They are leads as well as leaders! And if I may share one more thing – I have a front row seat every day at the Center. I watch their successes, observed their struggles, cheered their triumphs and together we re-imagined the possibilities and potential that await us all. Trust me when I tell you, this paragraph is how it feels EVERY year at the Center for Theater Arts and I am incredibly grateful for your trust, confidence, and I remain inspired. …it’s showtime folks!!
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Onward and UPward!! Reaching for the Stars...is what we do best! Billy Hartung Executive Director A Special Note: I also want to take a moment to acknowledge and THANK two very special individuals at HEINZ HALL. Becky Rickard & Stacy Weber! Becky was the 1st person I shard this crazy, ambitious and heARTfelt idea with - she was in full support – and a CTA Alum She introduced me to Stacy – and from that moment on HEINZ HALL took such good care of the CTA and this opportunity to help the kids! I’m so appreciative!
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PERFORMANCES 90 minutes of solos, duets, trios and group numbers from musicals such as:
Godspell Pippin Footloose High School Musical Grease Wicked 13 – The Musical Zombie Prom Urinetown Lucky Guy The Greatest Showman A Special Tribute to Stephen Schwartz the most celebrated composer in the CTA’s 40-year history The Cast
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ABOUT THE EVENT Throughout our 40-year history in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, the CTA has welcomed over 15,000 students of all ages and abilities. Thanks to the continued generosity of our families, donors and sponsors during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been able to reimagine, remain open, and reinvest in our future. Our Bella Rose, you danced into our hearts 18 years ago and have never stopped dancing and singing. The joy you bring to us is immeasurable. Your kind and generous spirit will take you on your next journey to more successes and happiness. We love you the moon and back. Love Uncle Larry and Bebe
This special event marks the celebration and appreciation of the past 40 years, and of what’s to come in the CTA’s future. Thanks to the generosity and support of the Michael J. Kara Family, a cast of 30 CTA students will perform musical numbers from the past 40 years live on stage at Pittsburgh’s iconic Heinz Hall venue. We will share the story of our history and will let you know that YOUR voice has been heard: the Center for Theater Arts will remain in your community for years to come!
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SIENA ABERCROMBIE ALEX ARACRI ERICA BEIGI RUTH BERGQUIST KARSEN DAMON BEN LANG MADDIE MCGUFFEY KATE MCQUILLAN TYLER PINTEA ZACHARY REYNOLDS Center for Theater Arts ensemble cast in alphabetical order
MIA BARNICK NOLA BARNICK ANNA BERGQUIST BELLA CASAGRANDA LIBBY CHRYSTAL COLIN ECCHER ISABELLA EVANS ELIZA HARBAUGH CHRISTINA HARTUNG ANDREW HARTUNG ANNIE HERBAY ASHA HUNT ANISHA HUNT SAM KERBER KENDAL MCCURDY THOMAS MCQUILLAN MICHAEL MYLEN CLARE NEWMAN LILIANA POPCAK KATE POWELL TESS REINHART CECI REYES BRIA ZEGARELLI Special guest appearances by:
MEGAN MICHAELS & BEN LAWRY Technical Director
Video Producer
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Musical Staging
ZACHARY HECKLER & LILY JUNKER
BILLY HARTUNG & ALIVIA OWEN
Music Director and Arrangements
BRIAN BUCKLEY Director
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD On behalf of the Board of Directors of The Center for Theater Arts, I would like to say “Thank You”. During this turbulent and uncertain time, we are humbled by the compassion and financial generosity of our community. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the steadfast support has lifted our spirits and buoyed our strength. This past year has been one of many challenges but with your help, we were able to reopen our doors and let the kids voices be heard. Thank you for helping us help the kids by keeping The Center in our community.
MARCI HECKLER
Board Chair
The Center for Theater Arts is thankful for it’s many individual, business, and foundation supporters during this unprecedented time. Your donations to our Save the Center Campaign are greatly appreciated and will be used to ensure that the CTA can continue to fulfill our mission into our 41st year of operation. Thank you! FOUNDATION & GRANT SUPPORT
The Pittsburgh Foundation Irene C Shea Charitable Foundation Mylan Charitable Foundation The McSwigan Family Foundation Helen Forde Gander & Mary A. Baldwin Charitable Trusts
PATRON’S CIRCLE $20,000 AND ABOVE Comfort Supply Anonymous
BENEFACTOR CIRCLE $10,000-$19,999 Tim Federle Tom and Bonnie Van Kirk
PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $5000-$9999 Anonymous The Aracri Family Malia Bennett Scott Edwards Dolores Kara Mary Sapienza Alan Stein Eric Yonke Sam and Anne Zacharias
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $2500-$4999 Matt and Amy Bartman Jim and Sue DiPiero Mr and Mrs Brian Eccher Hoffman Charitable Foundation The Malizio Family The McQuillan Group Terrie and Rod Piatt Mr and Mrs Rich Sieber Brian and Susie Walters
PREMIERE CIRCLE $1000-2499 Doreen Ashbrook Megan Bashaw Luisa Beigi C. Richard Bennett Maraianne Bokan-Blair Sharon Brody
Bethany Casagranda Jeff Cuban/ Mark Cuban Companies Janis Davis Jim DiPiero Lisa Dvorin Brian Eccher Bruce Edwards Kirsten Galvin GBU Financial Life Dolly Gray Jeff and Katie Graybill Louis Guarino/ Louis Anthony Jewelers Edward Haberle David Hall The Hartung Family Robert Kerber Andrew Marsh Joe McDonough and Family Kerry McGee NFM + Dymun, Preston Ciranni NTA Enterprise, Inc. David Presseau James Reilly Andrew and Laura Reinhart The Rimmel Family The Roeschenthaler Family Judy and Derek Ross Russell Charitable Foundation Laura Schlecker Mr and Mrs Glenn Smartschan Hans and Christine Tandon Arthur Stroyd TWIO Michael Volpatt Laura Yoerg
FRIENDS OF THE CENTER CIRCLE
$500-999 Jeffery Aiello All About Kids Tom and Jenny Barnick Andrew and Kate Bianco John and Kathy Birmingham Mark and Heather Blair Bognar and Company, Inc. Sally Bradford Robert and Bunny Bragdon George and Ann Brzezinski Bob Buckler Bella Casagranda Carla Caso
Alex and Marian Corkos The Coulter Family Sean Daniher The Davidson Family Bo and Kim Edvardsson Lynne Federle Mr and Mrs Ron Ferrari Mr and Mrs Mike Hoffman Holy Cross Philotoches Mr and Mrs Tom Hotopp Max Junker Ron Kiersarsky Catherine Klabe Thomas and Natalie Little Kimberly Mathias Tricia McCormick Robert Miller Chantelle Moore Nancy Murray Greg and Karen Newman Mr and Mrs Andrew Pellegrino Mark and Marjie Pintea Greg and Lisa Popcak Ella Rodriguez Maura Salib Dr. Timothy Sciullo Irene Skolnick Karen Skolnick Mr and Mrs Joe Smith Solevo Wellness, Mr. Patrick Gannon Ray Tedesco Anna Turecki Soncerae Yeager
AUDIENCE MEMBER CIRCLE $1-$499 Ellen Abbott Chuck Aber Academy Village Kathleen Adair Maggie Aiello Catherine Albu Deniz Alpan Helen Andrascik Anonymous Alex Aracri Anne Atwood Barone and Sons Robert Barone Amie Barrie Lyla Bartman Madeline Bartman Margaret Bartman
Cristina Battaglia Mr and Mrs Thomas Bayley Tony and Mary Benintend George Berquist Nancy Billig Lynn Bingham Audrey Bode Kerry Boehner Rich Bonaccorsi Mr and Mrs Brent Boreman Maria Borrelli Melissa Bostaph Lauren Bossers James Boston Nathan Boyd Dorothy Bozick Mr and Mrs William Brandenstein James Brentzel Tracy Brigden Lindsey Brine Mr and Mrs Richard Brow Russ and Robie Bruesewitz Cynthia Brylka J. Brian Buckley Michele Burgess Corinne Burns Rosann Bushmire Mr and Mrs Paul Byrne Dione Cahillane Tim and Dana Calhoun Dom Capecci Patricia Cappelli Christopher Carney Bryant Carroll Carla Caso Chicken Noodle Creative Abby Chitester Dave and Rini Choura Lisa Christman Sherry Chrystal Sandra Civitate Amy Connors Laura Consentino Donna Connolly Julie Connolly Amy Connors Mary Jane Conroy Lara Consentino Madelyn Convery Jennifer Cox David and Viv Criner Joe and Donna Cuda Kim Damon The DeAngelis Family
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Lisa Silverman Ellen Simon Janice Simpson Mary and Amanda Sirianni Stephanie Sirianni Bill Smith Patty and Shannon Smith Peter Smith Logan Snyder Michele Snyder Holly Spina Jessica Srock Patricia Stack Kathryn Stadler and Margaret Rhoades Regis Stafford, Jr. and Susan Lareau Alexandra Stang Michael Stang Adam T. Stefl The Stentz Family Tara Stentz Kelly Stephenson Stenger Bies and Company, Inc. Faith Stipanovich Janet Stone
Ben Stout Micki Takac Mr and Mrs Matthew Taggert Mr and Mrs Takac Georgia Tankosich Janet Tant Ray Tedesco Noah Ternullo Nathan Timbario Phyllis Timbario Jason Tomsic Mr and Mrs Mike Touscany Juliana Traut Alexa Trimbur Linda Trimbur Tara Trimbur Linda Trumbull The Turnbull Family Pamela Turzak Kristin Ummer Richard Valliere Andy and Gail Vater Claire Vatz Stacey and Brian Vespaziani Adam Vicek Mark Vito Anne Wagner
Joel and Lani Walker Suzanne Walters Jeffrey Wappler Jake and Deb Warren Washington Elementary School PTA Brennan and Dixie Weidl Wolfgang Weigner Elaine Weil Robin Weissert Patricia Whiteacre Nikki and Travis Williams J Travis Wilson The Women’s Club of Mount Lebanon Natalya Yanovich Fern Yonke Cathleen Zang Jacqueline Zapko Natalie Zamanski Jodi Zegarelli Linda Ziccardi Lynda Zidanic Sari Zubasic
FACEBOOK DIRECT DONORS Paula Alekson Rachel Bush Joy Carlough Brad Davis Patrice Lavanture Christopher Maxwell Patricia McMichael Adam Moskol Kimberly Reed Amanda Sharp Sari Zubasic
TALENT DONORS
Tom Barnick Classic Choice Band LLC Gabe Mowen & Vincent Steed at Steed Audio Inc. Heeter Printing Marty Griffin- Good News |Sparkt- Sparkt.com NFM+Dymun Marketing & Advertising Point Park University Kristine Sorensen- CBS Pittsburgh, Kidsburgh
This evenings 40th Aniversary Donors Mr. George and Gail Bergquist Mr. and Mrs. John and Kathleen Birmingham Mrs. Jen Brandenstein Mr. Carlo and Carla Caso Mrs. Christina Coulter Mr. Joseph Cuda Ms. Pam and Emily DeFrancesca Mr. Scott Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Michael and Lynne Federle Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Allison Gasperini Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Rose Geisler
Mrs. Stacey Sanders Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Dona Hotopp Mrs. Linda and Mr. Martin Lauth In honor of Martin Lauth Mr. Adam LeFevre Ms. Mary McDonough Ms. Andrea Moorman - In memory of Dolly Gray Ms. Kimberly Noonan Ms. Pat Stack - In honor of Emily Stack and Chris Stack Richard and Carol Lee Ponzio Charitable Trust Mr. Rob Frazzini and Anne Zacharias Ms. Sarah Zuk
DECADE SPONSOR As we celebrate 40 years of operation and look forward to a very exciting future, we are thrilled to establish DECADE SPONSORSHIPS. Tonight, we have selected four very special DECADE SPONSORS to applaud and acknowledge: Comfort Supply Inc., Tim Federle, Tom and Bonnie VanKirk, and the McSwigan Family Foundation. Over the years, the CTA has endured many challenges and celebrated many achievements. These four Decade Sponsors highlighted in tonight’s program have demonstrated an incredible ability to both listen to and hear what is shared with them. They also know the difference between needs and wants, and how to embrace, explore, appreciate and reward ambition. They give more than they take, and after talking or meeting with them, they leave you inspired!
Congratulations on
40 Years of Lifting
Kids Up and Making Dreams Come True Lynne and Mike Federle
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