Motors is proud to be a supporter of the MPAC and all it does for our community.
Thank you for “escaping” with us to the vineyard this evening!
Tonight is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate Mayo Performing Arts Center, our honoree, Adam Greene and Trend Motors, and to support our expanding education programs.
In the two and a half years since the start of the pandemic upended MPAC’s operations, our organization has slowly but surely regained its footing and brought back arts experiences to our stage, in our classrooms and throughout the community. We are in the midst of a multiple year recovery, but are hopeful that with your support, we will return to be a stronger organization than prior to the pandemic.
The Starlight Ball is our largest fundraiser of the year. It is also the event we most look forward to each season. Every year, we are thrilled and thankful for your overwhelming support. So many have given from the heart, and continue to give, because you believe in what MPAC means to our community. That is what makes our honoree, Adam Greene and Trend Motors so special. We are grateful for their support when it was needed the most during the pandemic, and for their continued support since. Tonight is our opportunity to thank them — and you — for all that do to make MPAC the very special place it is in our community.
Thank you to our numerous Diamond, Sapphire, Gold and Star Sponsors for your generous support for this evening’s event, and to our amazing Starlight Ball Co-Chairs, Committee and staff member s for their hard work in putting this exciting event together.
Allison Larena Greg Supron President & CEO Chair, Board of Trustees Warm regards,
Congratulations to Allison and the MPAC Team on Another Successful Season!Jeff & Karen Kirby
Tara Albritton and Amanda Sinkewitz Wayne and Marlene Colizza Thomas and Marylyn McLaughlin Edward and Betty Surette
music provided by decor spo N sored by Wendy Aresty and Chris deVries
ra FF le prize ge N erously do N ated by Lambert Bridge Winery, The Gilfillan Family and Starlight Ball Committee
Marylyn McLaughlin | Charles Meizoso, Jr. | Lisa Wallburg
Sheri Alexander, Wendy Aresty, Susan Brauer, Kate Conger, Janet DeMeo, Sally Epstein, Ayesha Rashid Failey, Anne Mayo Ferrante, Celia P. Flynn, Adam M. Greene, Samantha Greene, Patricia Grushkin, Danielle Hilliker, Marcia Hunter, Tess Lewis, Frank Maher, Danielle C. Malloy, Pilar Bellido Matthews, Elizabeth Mattson, Rosalia Zamudio Moro, Nancy Moseson, Myla Pridgen Eileen Rodriguez, Susan May Sinay, Wendy Supron, Sue Thakur, Thomas Woodard
Marysue DePaola, Development Director
Justin Wynn, Assistant Director of Development Lana Missaggia, Membership and Special Events Manager
Christina Wolfe, Development Manager
Janell Ledford, Development Assistant
previous Starlight Ball honorees.
2019 u njeria c . Jackson , Starlight Award
2018 Joseph m . g oryeb , Starlight Award
2017 p rivate a dvisor g roup , Starlight Award
2016 m orristown m edical c enter , Starlight Award
2015 Neil and l ois g agnon , Starlight Award Jacobs l evy e quity m anagement , John T. Cunningham Award
2014 John and m argaret p ost , Starlight Award d rinker b iddle & r eath llp , John T. Cunningham Award
2013 l ord a bbett, Starlight Award e ileen and N. l arry p aragano s r. , John T. Cunningham Award
2012 rbc w ealth m anagement , Starlight Award l ind and Jay h ellstrom , Conductor’s Award
2011 p atti and d avid a resty , Starlight Award John t . c unningham , Conductor’s Award
2010 r obert J. m c c ann , CEO, u BS Wealth Management Americas, Starlight Award
2009 w illiam J. m arino , President and CEO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Starlight Award
2008 b ud m ayo , Starlight Award
2007 t he b lanche and i rving l aurie Foundation , Starlight Award
2006 b rian g iovinazzi , President and CEO, First Morris Bank and Trust, Starlight Award
2005 a lyce t regenza , Starlight Award
2004 l aryssa Krupa and a lexander s lobodyanik , Starlight Award
2003 s teve w iley, Starlight Award
2002 Fred h afer , JCP&L, A First Energy Company, Starlight Award
2001 t he g eraldine r . d odge Foundation , Starlight Award
2000 t homas and t heresa w ajnert , Starlight Award
1999 Fred and w alker Kirby , F.M. Kirby Foundation, Starlight Award
Mayo Performing Arts Center is delighted to honor Trend Motors with this year’s Starlight Award for its generous support of MPAC.
For over 50 years, Trend Motors VW has been a leading pillar in the Morris County community, offering all-things Volkswagen to the residents of Morristown, Rockaway and many other neighboring areas in North Jersey. To describe the Trend family in one word it would have to be “community.” Trend Motors is active in many local events, including charity golf outings, National Night Out, a favorite at the annual Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade and of course, MPAC.
adam greene, president
Trend Motors’ generous support began in 2019 and became critical during a time when the theater was mandated to remain shuttered for the summer of 2021. That year Trend became the title sponsor of The Trend Motors Drive-In Concert Series. Trend Motors’ support was an essential lifeline of funding for MPAC, especially when MPAC could not operate at full capacity due to COVID restrictions.
“Since 1965, Trend Motors VW has been proud to support our local community,” said Adam Greene, President, Trend Motors. “MPAC has brought fantastic music, acts and priceless culture to our area. The pandemic has been devastating for so many, especially our friends at MPAC, and we knew how important it was to assist them financially to get through these unimaginable times.”
Trend is also a CEO Level Business Circle member and was the Proud Lead Sponsor of the MPAC Spring Musical, School of Rock , in June. “Supporting MPAC shows your commitment to our community,” Greene says. “This is our home, and successful business owners should always look to support and help others, especially during challenging times. The entertainment, culture and happiness that MPAC brings cannot be replaced and makes Morris County even more special. We do not want to imagine what life would be like without the MPAC…and Trend Motors VW!”
For many years, Trend Motors donated 600 newspapers a day to help comfort patients and guests at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Trend always goes out of its way to support our local schools, little league, police, fire an d EMTs. While a community-driven business, it has also made out-of-town residents feel special and has many out-of-state fans too! Located on Route 46 in Rockaway, NJ, its dealership is easily accessible from many major highways, including Route 10, Route 80 and Route 287.
MPAC is grateful to Trend Motors for providing vital funding to help us bring our mission to the community. Please join us this year as we honor Trend Motors with the 2022 Starlight Award.
mayo performing arts center is delighted to honor adam greene and trend motors
The Mayo Performing Arts Center
is grateful to all those who purchased individual tickets and made donations to tonight’s event.
Tara Albritton and Amanda Sinkewitz
Sheri and Steve Alexander
Wendy Aresty and Chris deVries
Attentive Dental Care, Dr. Karey P. Matthews, DDS Katherine and Joe Brucchieri
AnnMarie Bryce Tammy Case and Allen Langjahr Patrick and Laurie Coyle Janet DeMeo Timothy and Christina Dickson Assemblywoman Aura Dunn
Ralph Errington
Charitable Foundation
Dr. Colin Failey and Mrs. Ayesha Rashid Failey Richard and Lisa Gorda Tiernan and Richard Gordon
Marc J. Gross, Fox Rothschild LLP Kimberly and Eric Hart
Shane and yenifer Helms
The Albert M. Higley Co. Marcia and Peter Hunter
Irving B. Kahn Foundation, Inc. Rosemarie Kolb
Ken and Lauren Lantigua
Larena Construction
Local 632 I.A.T.S.E
Jim and Danielle Malloy
Steve and Laura Matlin Merilee Meacock, Partner, KSS Architects LLP
Provident Bank
Thomas C. Rapp
Shelby Rhodes and Mark Hartmann
Harry and Maxine Riskin
Anita J. Siegel
Susan and Rick Sinay
Lisa and Peter Wallburg Gil and Claire Zweig
Tara Albritton and Amanda Sinkewitz Ms. Lorenda Dasher
Ralph Errington Charitable Foundation
The Fleming Family
Andrea Gagliardi and Frank Mangiafico
The MCJ Amelior Foundation
The Park Savoy Estate
Katherine and Scott Parker Nicholas and Marta Pascarella
Blake Putnam
Linda Root David and Lisa Welsh Finn and Kim Wentworth
Thank you for attending this wonderful event and for supporting the mission of the Mayo Performing Arts Center. We are deeply grateful for your continued dedication, commitment and generosity.
We also thank Allison, the MPAC staff and our volunteers for your role in ensuring MPAC successfully fulfills its mission to present, educate, support, and advocate for the arts.
Thanks, too, to the Starlight Ball Committee for making this evening possible.
We are incredibly proud to be part of the MPAC community, and look forward to an exciting season and great things to come in the future.
w endy and g reg s upron
Gregory J. Supron Chairman
Robert Mulholland Vice Chairman
Mary Jane Robertson Treasurer
Anita J. Siegel, Esq. Secretary & Legal Counsel
Allison Larena MPAC President and CEO
Edward W. Ahart, Esq. Tara Albritton Susan Brauer
Christopher R. Carroll, Esq. Mary E. Cobb Art Corwin Simone Craig Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. Ken Lantigua Kristin Lynn Thomas Malone Elizabeth A. Mattson Marylyn McLaughlin Howard Moseson Caroline Opondo Harry J. Riskin, Esq. Nikki Sumpter David Welsh
Trustees Emeriti
Joseph M. Goryeb* Bud Mayo* Leonard Sichel
The Late Stephen B. Wiley *Former Chairman
Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit performing arts organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey.
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From left to right: Charles Meizoso, Jr., Sheri Alexander, Nancy Moseson, Lisa Wallburg, Janet DeMeo, Susan May Sinay, Adam M. Greene, Anne Mayo Ferrante, Ayesha Rashid Failey, Eileen Rodriguez, Frank Maher
Not Pictured: Wendy Aresty, Pilar Bellido Matthews, Susan Brauer, Kate Conger, Sally Epstein, Celia P. Flynn, Samantha Greene, Patricia Grushkin, Danielle Hilliker, Marcia Hunter, Tess Lewis, Danielle C. Malloy, Elizabeth Mattson, Marylyn McLaughlin, Myla Pridgen, Wendy Supron, Sue Thakur, Thomas Woodard, Rosalia Zamudio Moro
starlight ball committee is proud to support the mayo performing arts center’s 24th starlight ball.
MPAC’s Performing Arts Company (PAC) is an ensemble of 30 students, ages 11-18, who perform Broadway-style songs at hospitals, eldercare centers, community events, local festivals and nonprofit fundraisers, free-of charge throughout the state. For 14 years, this program has been providing a vehicle for youth who share a passion for the performing arts to use their talents to give back to the community as they receive comprehensive training, also free-of-charge, from experienced teaching artists. Each PAC member is a talented singer, dancer and actor who has successfully auditioned. The PAC performs at around 30 New Jersey venues each season, enriching the lives of over 18,000 audience members. In addition to performing with artists who grace MPAC’s main stage, they have been invited to perform at the White House, Walt Disney World, the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway with Kristin Chenoweth, and Gotham Hall in NyC for the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala.
Joe Amoroso
Brendan Blazier
Kaitlin Brown Stella Burnside
Charlotte Cama Bryella Challandes
Daniel Christie Naomi Cohen
Kayla Colchamiro
Ella Conroy
Ryan Hall
Grady Hall
Liam Houston
Avril Kagan
Michelle Lee
Maya LeVasseur
Noel Marootian Haven McGuinn
Mia Munoz
Kevin Oliveira Bella Pacheco-Holman
Madelyn Pasuit
Zion Pearson
Annabelle Plociniak
Aisha Rehan
Jack Scarsi
Arya Shah
Oliver Shoaf
Naina Slaughter
Alexa Yudoff
w e are proud to support and celebrate mpac for its achievements in providing the m orris c ounty community with outstanding arts events and education programs. p aula a N d b ill m ari N o
w e love the mayo pac b ill and Kate c onger e lizabeth m attson
The Mayo Performing Arts Center gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and businesses for their generous donations to this evening’s Silent Auction.
1776 by David Burke/ Topgolf Swing Suite 23 South
40 North Restaurants
AEG Presents Aires Jewelers
Alba Vineyard
Tara Albritton and Amanda Sinkewitz Sheri and Steve Alexander Amanti Vino
Wendy Aresty and Chris deVries
Theresa Artigas, Portrait Artist Attentive Dental Care B. Boutique Baskets and Bubbly
Beneduce Vineyards The Bernards Inn Bistro Seven Three Bloom
Braunschweiger Jewelers
Ginger Brennan and Romas Radvila Camp Bow Wow Morris Chambers Center for Well-Being
Chef Freddy’s Table Mary and David Cobb Kate and Bill Conger Ann and Art Corwin
The Dain Shoppe David Ellis Delivery David’s Jewelers
Depasquale The Spa Christine DiCesare Equinox
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Colin and Ayesha Failey Fred Astaire Dance Studios Leia Gaccione
The Godfather of Morristown
Joe and Jeanne Goryeb The Grande Café Adam Greene/ Trend Motors Orren and Trish Grushkin Guerriero’s Marcia and Peter Hunter Intermission Cellars
J. Walker Salon and Spa Jockey Hollow Bar + Kitchen Marian Jones Just Jersey Kansas
The Michael Kohner Corporation Michael Kohner Laurita Winery
David and Tess Lewis LiveTheLakeNJ
Luna Café Manhattan Theatre Club Massage Heights Liz Mattson and Jim Mattson Bud and Sudy Mayo Mayo Performing Arts Center Tom and Marylyn McLaughlin
Charlie Meizoso Charlann Meluso Mendham Jewelers, LLC Merzatta
Charles T. Miller Morris County Historical Society Morris County School of Glass Morristown Game Vault Howard and Nancy Moseson
Robert and Carol Mulholland My Limo NJ Jets Ny Giants Pete O’Hagan
P.G. Ruskin and Company LLC Antique and Vintage Art and Décor Pavesi Ristorante
Peapack Private The Peer Group for Plastic Surgery Pluckemin Inn R. Weiss Jewlers The Rebecca Collection Ride + Reflect Harry and Maxine Riskin Mary Jane Robertson and Jock Clark Eileen and Carlos Rodriquez Roots Rose & Fig Michael and Alice Samach Seaton Hackney Stables Jerry Seinfeld Serene Beauty Concept Anita J. Siegel Rick and Susan Sinay Somerset Patriots South + Pine Square Luggage Stirling Tavern Wendy and Greg Supron Stephen Taylor, Portrait Artist Peter and Lisa Wallburg Wavelength Audio Video WDHA Radio Willow St. Boutique Charissa H. yong Photography, LLC
Thanks to all contributors who kept the theatre going during these difficult times. We cannot thank you enough.
Carol and Robert Mulholland Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees