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JEANNE MODDERMAN
ANAND VARMA Anand Varma grew up exploring the woods near his childhood home in Atlanta, Georgia. As a teenager, he picked up his dad’s old camera on a whim and found that he could use it to feed his curiosity about the natural world—and to share his discoveries with others. Anand graduated with a degree in integrative biology from UC Berkeley and now uses photography to share the story behind the science on everything from honeybee health to hummingbird biomechanics. He works to reveal the invisible details around us with the goal of sparking a sense of wonder about our world. Since receiving an Early Career Grant from National Geographic in 2010, he has photographed numerous stories for National Geographic magazine, including the 2014 cover story called “Mindsuckers.” His recognitions include National Geographic Emerging Explorer, Media Innovation Fellow, Photographer of the Year, and World Press Award for best nature story. Anand lives in Berkeley, California. 4
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SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE We gratefully acknowledge the following contributors to Overture Center for the Arts.
PUBLIC SUPPORT An annual commitment from the City of Madison helps support Overture Center. Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, the Madison Common Council and City of Madison residents deserve our gratitude for their generous support.
LOCAL LEGENDS AND CORPORATE CHAMPIONS The Local Legends and Corporate Champions program honors individuals and organizations who lead by example in their support of the arts and community engagement. We want to acknowledge those who wish to create a legacy through a transformative gift of $100,000 or more to Overture and our community. 2021-22 Deirdre Garton J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
Vance & Jody Tang Old National Bank
2019-20 Dianne Christensen Bell Laboratories, Inc. 2018-19 Norman Berven & Barbara Mittelstaedt Berven Vance & Jody Tang Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison 2017-18 Connor Hughes Family Betty Harris Custer & Custer Financial Services Charles & Barbara Saeman Jack & Sarah Salzwedel
2016-17 Jun & Sandy Lee Nick & Judy Topitzes An anonymous couple in honor of Glenda Noel-Ney and Tim Sauers for their dedication to the arts throughout their careers, and their tremendous influence on making Overture this wonderful place to be introduced to, experience and enjoy the arts An anonymous couple because they believe Overture is a beautiful space that everyone should be able to enjoy Exact Sciences Corporation
2015-16 Jim & Sue Bakke Diane Endres Ballweg Jim Imhoff & Kitty Kuhl Jonathan & Susan Lipp Tom & Peggy Pyle 2014-15 An anonymous donor in honor of Ted & Gail DeDee Ron & Deborah Krantz 2013-14 Bea & Lau Christensen Joe & Mary Ellyn Sensenbrenner 2012-13 Dianne Christensen Kelly Family Foundation Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.
CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS The following represents Corporations and Foundations who have committed annual gifts recognized during the time period of July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.
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HISTORIC SPONSOR American Girl’s Fund for Children Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.
State of Wisconsin - Department of Administration The Walt Disney Company
DIAMOND ($20,000+) American Family Insurance Associated Bank Bell Laboratories, Inc. Exact Sciences Corporation Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Old National Bank Park Bank SupraNet Communications, Inc. Vantegrity Consulting J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Charitable Fund Jennie H. Olson Charitable Foundation Kuehn Family Foundation Madison Community Foundation Marriott Daughters Foundation
PLATINUM ($10,000-$19,999) UnityPoint Health-Meriter Cambridge Winery CUNA Mutual Group Custer Financial Services Hilldale Madison Rogers Behavioral Health Starion Bank Tito’s Handmade Vodka County of Dane Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and NEA GOLD ($5,000-$9,999) Adesys Associated Housewrights Axley Attorneys
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Food Fight Restaurant Group Ian’s Pizza Kayser Automotive Group Nelnet State Bank of Cross Plains The Burish Group - UBS Financial Services Inc. University Research Park von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Dane Arts SILVER ($4,999 AND UNDER) Fiore Companies Nutkrack The Chocolate Shoppe Think Ink & Design Veridian Homes Green Bay Packers Foundation Herb Kohl Philanthropies
SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE INDIVIDUAL GIFTS The following individual donors contributed gift(s) during the period of January 1 – December 31, 2021. $100,000+ W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation $25,000 - $99,999 Cummings Christensen Family Foundation Marjorie Devereaux & David Hall Mike & Lee Ann Dillis Deirdre Wilson Garton Sandy & Jun Lee Roma E. Lenehan Mary Ellen Peters Charles & Barbara Saeman Mike & Mary Sue Shannon $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous (2) Anna & Andy Burish Bea & Lau Christensen Driftless Studio: Nature Gallery & Gifts Betty Harris Custer & J. Corkey Custer Eric & Joann Eisenhart Betty & Jerry Fuller Linda & John Hughes Julie Marriott & David Harding Jean & Walter Meanwell John & Susan Pecotte Tom & Peggy Pyle Judith P. Raymond John & Mary Schroeder Joe Silverberg Patty Spires-Merkel & Robert Merkel Theodora Zehner* $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous (2) In Memory of Michael Aulik-Beere, Mark Aulik-Beere Juliet Aylward Tom & Martha Beach Chris Biller Dale & Nanci Bjorling Ellen L. Brothers Dennis & Lynn Christensen Steve & Shirley Crocker Katie Dowling-Marcus & Ben Marcus Sue & Rob Engelke Dan & Natalie Erdman Curt & Dawn Hastings Steve & Elaine Hathaway Dr. Matthew Hebert & Mrs. Sherri Hebert Paul & Ana Hooker Joyce Knutson Scott & Mary Kolar Peggy Lindberg Jim Matras Tim & Joy Neuville Dale & Deborah Nickels Reynold V. Peterson Catherine & David Potter
Elaine R. Rosenblatt Dan & Lonnie Schmidt David & Brenda Scidmore Richard & Marcia Taugher Nick & Judy Topitzes Stephen & Carey Weiler Greg & Jenny Williams Sue Wulff Janet Zimmerman William Arthur Zorr $2,000 - $4,999 Anonymous (2) Carla & Fernando Alvarado Kristine & Paul Ashe George Austin & Martha Vukelich-Austin Jeff & Angela Bartell Tom & Sally Basting Dean & Nancy Baumgardner Juli & Keith Baumgartner Tom & Martha Beach Mark & Gail Bennett Dianne Benson & Kristin Koeffler Norman Berven & Barbara Mittelstaedt Berven Roger, Pat & Jamie Birkett Judy & Mark Bunge Arthur Chang Scott & Jacqueline Cooper Kristine & Mark Corey Davis Family, in memory of William P. Davis Greg & MaryAnn Dombrowski Pamela Walgren & Dan Dooge Russ & Jean Endres Robert Forbess & Eunice Reep Charles N. Ford & Sharon L. James Dennis Funk & Tom Sanew Cate Furay & Jim Sweet Roberta Gassman & Lester Pines* Saul C. & Melody K. Glazer Wayne Harris Susi Haviland John Delamater & Janet Hyde Stanley & Shirley Inhorn Brian & Wade James-Richardson The Kelly Family Charles & Valerie Kime Drs. Debra & Fred Kirchner Larry M. Kneeland Joshua Lang David & Ann Larson Kurt Lin & Diane Reeber Lin Madigan Family Norma & Doug Madsen J & D Masaki Colleen McCabe Barbara McGlynn Dr. Patrick & Linda Mckenna Laura Meffert
Tom & Ann Merfeld Joe & LuAnn Meyers Shelley M. Moffatt Alicia Ohnstad Mark & Nancy Moore Amanda & Brian Mullen Barbie & Terry Murawski Linda Baldwin O’Hern & Vince O’Hern Alicia Ohnstad Maxine & Dennis Palmer Rev. Tony & Dr. Katherine Patterson Laura Peck & Gregory Anderson Frank & Laurie Peregrine Greg Pfluger Beata & Matt Pogodzinski The Pollock Family in memory of C. Fred Pollock Sara E. Rem Tom Reps Jim & Carol Ruhly Tim & Ann Salutz Pablo Sanchez Larry & Doris Schauff Bill Scheuerell & Ginny Janssen Diane Seder & Bruce Rosen Jayne Squirrell & Gary Lyons Jim & Judith St. Vincent Tim & Lori Stadelman Robert & Marsha Steffen Paul & Joyce Stein Jane Taves Judith Taylor Thomas E. Terry Brian & Jennifer Van Wyk Glenn A. Weihert & Jacqueline M. Goetz Jane (Ginger) Zimmerman $1,500 - $1,999 Anonymous (2) Royle Eenigenburg & Jantina Vonk Rabbi Irvin & Vivian Ehrlich Michael & Susan Fox Emily Gruenewald Lora Hynek Keller Family Charitable Trust Weed Man/ Terry & Kathy Kurth Donald & Jean Kwapil Daniel & Mari Mc Carty Nicholas & Elaine Mischler David S. Morel Evan & Jane Pizer Lori R. Reeths Peter & Martha Schram Orange & Dean Schroeder Jay & Katie Sekelsky Mike & Cheryl Shult Ronald & Christine Sorkness Susan Stites & Jerry Simon John Surdyk Vicki & Steve Thedinga
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SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE Jim & Linda Welch Daniel & Irene Zimmerman $1,000 – $1,499 Anonymous (4) Danny Andersen Julia Arata-Fratta Mark Backman J Ballard & J Matzner Linda & Niles Berman Mary Jo Bernhardt William Bethke Mary Binkley David Bluemke & Bonnie J. Beavan John & Jan Bonsett-Veal Jim & Cathie Burgess Mary & Ken Buroker Paul & Clio Bushland Michael Caliva & Marcy Seiler Diane Kostecke & Nancy Ciezki David Coe Virginia Corwin Robert & Carol Cushing Tony D’Alessandro & Alison TenBruggencate Mrs. Sherry L. de Alvarez Edmond & Debra Drewsen Judith & Richard Ela Cheryl Frazier Dr. Frederick G. Freitag Bonita Sue Friedrich Dryden & Heather Geronimi John & Stacy Graham Dr. & Mrs. Frank Greer Don & Mary Harkness Betty & Edward Hasselkus Thomas & Mary Beth Haunty Wm. Pharis & Carolyn D. Horton Eydie & Tom Jemiola, Jr. Maryl R. Johnson, MD Robert & Maryanne Julian Stanley Kanter Valerie & Andreas Kazamias Birke Knipping & Ryan Parks Timothy Lardinois Barbara Lazewski Ronald Luskin & M. Therese Ruzicka Brian & Rebecca Mayhew McGann Construction Gary & Lynn Mecklenburg Sharifa Merchant Tim Metcalfe Neal & Cathy Miller Dennis & Karen Neff Tom & Carol O’Connell Michael & Sharon Opacich Frank & Patricia Parker Michael & Regan Peters Steve & Jeanne Preston Jack & Sarah Salzwedel Howard & Ellen Louise Schwartz Erica Serlin & Ken Kushner Michelle Slawny Ross & Megan Squires Mark & Toni Swandby 8
Michelle Kamin Rita Tubbs Brian & Angelica Vetrovec Ellis & Katie Waller Steve & Betsy Wallman Wendy Weiler & Robert Erb Laurence & Frances Weinstein Jacqueline Weiss Bill & Shela Westrate William F. White Neil F. Wienke $500 - $999 Anonymous (5) Peggy Anderson John & Donna Andres Charles & Margaret Angevine Colin & Melissa Anglin Peggy Anderson John & Donna Andres Charles & Margaret Angevine Colin & Melissa Anglin Maneesh & Michelle Arora Mark & Dawn Ashley Alex Averbook & Samantha Daniels-Kolin Lisa & John Bakunowicz Tino Balio & Mary Pinkerton Jill Ball Charles & Elizabeth Barnhill Nina & Thomas Bartell Janneke & Richard Baske Carrianne & Rob Basler Nancy Bauer William F. Bedker & Jennifer Wnuk The Blake Family Diane Bless Roger & Linda Boettcher Robert Bolles M. Lynn Bonneau John Borleske Therese Borneman Freya & Jeff Bowen Cathy & Steven Brodbeck Bryan & Mary Brosamle Mr. Matthew C. Brown & Christopher Koenig Peggy & Christopher Bugg Carolyn Lazar Butler & Brian Butler Jeff & Robin Cherwinka Kevin & Connie Chesnik Victoria Cheung Thomas Clark Heather Clefisch Mrs. Justine Coburn Kenneth Connor Stephanie & Dennis Cooley Susan & Richard Davidson R. Chris & Kathy Davis Dr. Mark & Mary Kay De Clute Erin Decker Walter & Londa Dewey Gib & Gail Docken Peter Doksus Robin Douthitt
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Jessica & Jim Doyle Eve Drury & Peter Beatty Lindsey Duca Diana Durant Janet Etnier Dr. Mark Etzel & Regina Murphy Shad Fanta & Nina Kinnunen Jonathan & Tracy Filter Amy Flesch and Sean Bium Flora & Douglas Flygt Ingrid & Dick Foley Lynette Fons & Bernard White Sara Record Frings & Gary Frings Sharon Frisch, in memory of Sierra Frisch John Fritsch & John Cannon Susan Fulks Kay Gabriel & Fiona McTavish Kimberly & William Giesecke Thomas & Joanne Gobel Terry Haller Judy Ham Mark & Debbie Hamilton Jason Hampton Al & Judy Jaloviar Robert & Louise Jeanne Norman Jenkins Norman & Nancy Jensen Alan Jentz Dr. Jonathan Johnson MD Christine & Steven Johnston David Kassa Brad & Megan Katz Sandra Kaul Daniel & Sheree Kehoe Kathleen M. Kelm Lauren Kelso Randall Kimple Daniel King Dale Koenig Michael Kohlman Steve & Lorene Kowalsky Kristine Krigsvold James & Jill Krogstad Thomas Kurtz Michael & Megan Kushner David Lahaye Donald Lang Mrs. Amanda J. Larson Charles Leadholm & Jeanne Parus Robert Lewin Thomas & Margie Lindow Bruce & Ruth Marion Helen & Jeff Mattox Dr. Marlynn May Sandy & John Mc Clure Patrick & Pam Mckenna Cary & Brenda McNatt Chris & Kelly Medenwaldt Mike & Sally Miley Steve N. Miller & Margaret J. Miller Kyle Miner Mike Modl & Peg Littlefield-Modl Jennifer & Daniel Moehn Ann & David Moffat
SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE Kate Morand Stephen Morton David Mullen Lee Nadolny Stephen Nickels Marv Nonn Douglas & Betsy Nordstrom Leonard Nosal & Gretchen Macht Renee & Andy Olson Ron & Janice Opelt Nancy & Doug Palm Kevin Palmersheim & Kelsie Doty William & Patricia Jo Paul Amy & Mark Pauli Therese & Mark Payne Dick & Sandy Pfahler Andy & Pam Policano Molly & Jason Pursian Rich Ranft Carolyn & Peter Rank Thomas & Linda Redding Tom & Jo Ann Reed Leslie Resch David & Annette Ringdahl Connie & Bob Roden Paul Roehr Richard Roper Nathan Rosin Tony & Daniela Rother Tina & Joseph Ruskey Albert & Ruth Schams Thomas & Judy Scheidegger Steven & Debra Schroeder Hollis S. Schuetz Lawrence & Hollis Schuetz Wayne Schwalen & Barbara Fleeman Dr. Margaret Schwarze Richard & Christine Schwarze Jed Seidl Monica Sentoff Ana Silva Mark Simmons Pam Smestad Greg & Bobbi Smith Thomas Smith & Jennifer Younger Michael Cain & Anita Sprenger Tom Steppe & Ms. Ann Meyer Joe & Phyllis Stertz Sue & David Stone John Stott Elaine B. Strassburg Peter & Ruth Taylor Heather Tiller Gregg & Janice Tipple Deanne Traxler Ellen Twing Fred Urben Stephen & Pamela Vander Sluis Susan Skinner Michael Verveer Chris Vogel Jane & Michael Voichick Peter & Alice Waldron
Chad Weick & Greg Chesmore Debra Weitzel Patricia Welch Alan R. West Carl White David L. White Marybeth Wilk & Katherine Brophy Juliette C. Williams Kathryn Wilson Margaret Windhorst Kenneth & Lynn Winter Judy K. Ziewacz Mary Zins $250 - $499 Anonymous (7) Rick Abegglen Chris & Ellen Acker Anita Allison Marge & Bruce Anderson David A. Babler Rachael Bailine Donald & Christina Barley Paul & Susan Barrett Ms. Jane O. Bennett Kelly & Darren Berg Barry & Debra Berman Glen Bever Anna Biermeier & Roger Hanson Dr. James H. Black Tom & Paula Blankenheim Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Blitz Sandra Bloomfield Patricia Boelsing Gloria Borchert Dale & Jackie Bruckner Bill & Lynne Buckingham Amy & Cenon Buencamino Kelly Busch Debra Byars Rhonda & Carl Holmquist Russell Cannon Randy Carey Linda Carpenter Stephanie S. Carpenter Doc & Karen Casey Connie Chapman Sara Cochrane Marshall & Arlene Colburn Kevin & Sheila Conroy Mark & Ellen Cook Tim Culver Lisa Cvengros & Nancy Nichols Ruth N. Dahlke Al Dassow William Davis David & Diane Deci Maria Del Rio Shelzi & Michelle Schry Kathleen DeMets Lavonne & Daniel Dettmers Carla & Michael DiIorio Renae Schroeder & Todd Donkle Vicki Drenning
Sandra Dulin Susanne & Randall Dunham Chris Eckerman Shelby Ellison Mary Elvekrog Tim & Vikki Enright Rod & Ruth Erickson Rita M. Esch Dan & Deb Esposito David Falk & JoAnne Robbins Linda Fariss Carol Flint Ariel Ford Pixi & Bob Foulks Matt Garrison Rebecca Gasper Shari & Gregory Gasper Tim Geier Rick Genin Lynn Gilbertson-Burke Mary T. Grace Robert Grigg Kirsten Grinde Leona Grubb Susan Gruber Nancy & Peter Gunder Paul Hagen Richard Hagensick Beth Hamelink Wava Haney Susan Hansen Linda Hanson Linda Harrison David Hassemer & Sandra Guthrie Walter & Barbara Herrod Cindy & Don Hertrampf Ellen & Kevin Hess Loretta Himmelsbach Stanley & Patsy Hook Lisa Humenik Anna Hutchison Jeff & Linda Huttenburg Benny & Jenny Iskandar Sondra Jackson Karen Jamison Vince Jenkins & Stefanie Moritz Darin Johnson Marilyn Johnson Lee & Rosemary Jones Gary Kakazu Jerry & Nancy Kaufman Mike Kenig Kim & Lawrence Kieck Charlene Kim Larry Kleinsteiber Robert & Gloria Knipschild Sylvia & Lawrence Kruger Michael & Sharon Kuhn Joanne Kutter Susan Landgraf Nick Lane Courtney Lanz Beverly Larson
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SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE Roger Lautz David M. Lawver Robert & Jeffrie Leahy Craig & Kathleen Levenick Victor & Judy Levine Marsha Lindsay Richard Linton Efrat Livny & Ken Baun Dale Loomis Anne Lucke Thomas Lynch Maija Maki-Laurila Mary Manering & Dennis Tande Delia Markham Kimberly Mast Lynde & Diane May Chelsea R. McCord Jennifer McCreadie Marcia & Mark McDermid Angela Mehrman Hugh & Victoria Meyers Steven Meyers Irene Middlemas Peter L. Mischler Richard & JoAnn Morgan Matthew K. Nelson Heather Norton Sarah Nuss Daniel O’Brien Mary O’Connor David Olson Kathleen Olson Ron & Pat Paska Robert Pesselman & Gerri DiMaggio-Pesselman Jeffery & Megan Pierce Amy Plumb Ken & Sharon Poniewaz Linda & Paul Post Terence & Jean Prahl Michael & Kimmy Ray Catherine Richard James & Jane Roeber Drs. Carol Diamond & Howard Rowley Steve & Judith Rubert Luanne Ruhland Judy Saeman Benjamin Sager Wilton Sanders & Ms. Sue Milch Don & Barb Sanford Taemie & Michael Saucerman James Schaefer Peter Schierloh Jean Schomisch & John Luehrsen Debra Schroeder Theresa Schuster Robert & Patricia Schwan Linda K. Scott
Kate Sebastian Robert C. Seitz Joe & Mary Ellyn Sensenbrenner Sean Severson Claire Shaffer & Monica Gall Lynda Sharpe Linda Shaw Dr. Philip M. Shultz & Ms. Marsha Vandomelen Maureen Skelton Michael & Kimberly Sloan Sharon Smith Ed & Jennifer Snow Michael Statz Phillip Stefonik Jerry Steinhauer Kathy Stewart Roger L. Stuve James Sugden, III Dan & Barb Takkunen Girma Tefera & Rahel Desalegne Rebecca Thousand & Eric Anderson Beth & David Timm Daniel Treuter Lynn & Vern Tucker Elizabeth Urban Steven & Kristine Vaughn Georgia & Burt Wagner Peter & Toby Wallach Anglinia Washington Kent Wedemeyer Vicky Weier Cindy & Jeff Welch Jacquelyn Whisenant Phyllis Wiederhoeft Scott & Donna Wilson Susan & Rolf Wulfsberg MW Wurl & Julie Thies
Robert E. Forbess Roberta Gassman and Lester Pines Larry Kneeland Joyce Knutson Jim Matras Tim and Joy Neuville Reynold V. Peterson Ginny Janssen and Bill Scheuerell Jeanne* and Joe Silverberg Ron and Christine Sorkness Paul and Joyce Stein Anne N. Stoelting* Vance and Jody Tang Jane Taves Roger and Kristi Williams Dr. Margaret Winston* Kathleen E. Woit, Ph.D. William (Bill) Zorr *deceased
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*represent gifts given for special projects The Anderson Legacy Circle The Anderson Legacy Circle recognizes and celebrates those generous supporters who are leaving a gift to Overture through their will, retirement plans or other giving arrangements. Anonymous (2) Thomas J. Basting Sr. & Sally C. Basting Richard Christofferson David and Wendy* Coe Betty Harris Custer Mike and Lee Ann Dillis Dan Dooge and Pam Walgren Robert N. Doornek* Rabbi Irvin and Vivian Ehrlich
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PATRON SERVICES AND INFORMATION Welcome to Overture Center for the Arts Your enjoyment is important to us. Please contact an usher or the ticket office if you have any concerns about your experience here. ORDERING & INFORMATION Order online at overture.org. Buy in person/phone: Visit overture.org/tickets/ buying-tickets for current ticket office hours. Group orders: Groups of 10 or more receive a discount on most performances. Call 608.258.4159 or email groups@overture.org to make reservations. Visit overture.org for event listings, links to artist websites, video, audio, directions, parking and much more. GUEST SERVICES & POLICIES Accessibility: Request accommodations when ordering your tickets. Call 608.258.4452 for information, or to request the following: • Wheelchair-accessible seating • Sign language interpretation • Audio Description • Other accommodations More information: overture.org/tickets/faqs Face Masks: Face masks are optional, but recommended, while at Overture, unless otherwise stated. Children and lap seating: Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theaters for performances. Discounted lap seats are available for some performances. Children under the age of six are not permitted at certain performances. See our season brochure, visit our website or call 608.258.4141 for information. Event Staff: Stagehand services in Overture are provided by members of Local 251 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Ushering and other services are provided by Overture volunteers. For information, visit overture.org/volunteer or call 608.258.4962. Lost and Found: Visit the information desk in the Rotunda Lobby or call 608.258.4973.
Rentals: For information on renting spaces for weddings, performances, meetings or other events, visit overture.org/host or email events@overture.org. ETIQUETTE Please turn off all electronic devices. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is prohibited in Overture Center. The use of cameras or audio recording in the theaters is prohibited without written permission from Overture Center and the performing company’s management. Drinks are allowed in the theater unless otherwise stated, but please enjoy food in the lobby. In consideration of audience members with scent sensitivities and allergies, please refrain from use of perfumes, aftershaves and other fragrances. RESIDENT COMPANIES Children’s Theater of Madison ctmtheater.org | 608.255.2080 Forward Theater Company forwardtheater.com | 608.234.5001 Kanopy Dance Company kanopydance.org | 608.255.2211 Li Chiao-Ping Dance lichiaopingdance.org | 608.835.6590 Madison Ballet madisonballet.org | 608.278.7990 Madison Opera madisonopera.org | 608.238.8085 Madison Symphony Orchestra madisonsymphony.org | 608.257.3734 James Watrous Gallery wisconsinacademy.org | 608.265.2500 Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra wcoconcerts.org | 608.257.0638
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T R A N S FO R M YO U R PA S S I O N FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INTO A LASTING LEGACY
How can you have a lasting impact on the causes and organizations that are most important to you? PLANNED GIVING It’s a question that is top-of-mind for many of our supporters. By including Overture Center in your will, estate plan or retirement planning, you are helping to create a permanent stream of support for our historic performing arts center where Broadway tours, national and international touring artists, and hundreds of local artists engage people in nearly 700,000 educational and artistic experiences each year. There are multiple options for creating a legacy gift to benefit Overture Center, from a simple bequest or designation of retirement plan assets to lifetime income vehicles. T H E A N D E R S O N L E G AC Y C I R C L E Named for Dr. Richard P. Anderson (1925-2014), a respected and beloved pediatric psychiatrist and emeritus professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, the Anderson Legacy Circle recognizes donors who include Overture Center in their wills, estate or retirement plans. Members are recognized in Overture publications and at special events throughout the year. S TA R T P L A N N I N G YO U R L E G A C Y TO DAY We are happy to answer your questions about how a planned gift can benefit the programs that are the most meaningful to you. C O N TAC T Judy Ham, Director of Individual Giving Jham@overture.org | 608.443.1733 Overture Center for the Arts Tax ID: 01-0645482 overture.org/support/planned-giving
PLANNED GIVING PROGRAMS ARE G E N E R O U S L Y S P O N S O R E D B Y: