Lone Tree Arts Center -- The View September 6-20, 2024
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SEASON SPONSORS
EDUCATION SPONSORS
SENIOR PROGRAMS SPONSOR PASSPORT TO CULTURE SPONSOR
SENSORY INCLUSIVE SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSORS: Ada Anderson, Janet and Joel Kaufman, Betty A. and Don E. Winslow
Lone Tree City Council
Lone Tree City Council:
Mayor Marissa Harmon
Mayor Pro Tem Jay Carpenter
Councilmember Mike Anderson
Councilmember Alecia Brown
Councilmember Mike Parr
Lone Tree City Management
City Manager Seth Hoffman
Deputy City Manager Kristin Baumgartner
Assistant City Manager Austin Good
Douglas County Developmental Disabilities Mill Levy Grant Janet and Joel Kaufman
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Welcome to the Lone Tree Arts Center
We are grateful to have you join us for this event! The arts are a shared human experience, and these events are created and managed by groups of passionate individuals. The staff and volunteers are here to ensure that you have a remarkable experience while you’re with us. To do your part to create a positive experience, please read the below policies and procedures.
Front of House Staff: Our House Managers are responsible for the overall front-of-house operation. Ushers (dressed in white and black with green scarves/ties) can direct patrons who have questions or concerns to the House Manager.
In the Event of an Emergency: Please take a moment to locate the exit nearest to you. House Managers and ushers will provide directions should an emergency arise. The theater is equipped with emergency lighting if a loss of power occurs. Should an evacuation be necessary, please exit through the front theater doors and the front of the building unless instructed otherwise.
Electronic Devices: Cell phones and other noise making devices may not be used in the theater. Please turn your cell phone all the way off at the beginning of the performance.
Photos and Videos: The taking of photos and videos during a performance may violate our contract with the performers and producers. Please listen carefully to the pre-show announcement to determine if videos and photos are allowed. If photos and videos are not permitted by request of the artist, you will be asked to put away your camera.
Restrooms: Restrooms are located in the center of the lobby near the front entrance, as well as on the north side of the lobby near the north entrance, across from the Event Hall. Single-stall, gender neutral restrooms are located on the north side of the lobby.
Refreshments: Food is not allowed in the theater. Drinks purchased at our concessions stand are permitted in the theater. At most performances, you may pre-order a drink to avoid intermission lines.
Smoking: The Lone Tree Arts Center is a smoke-free facility.
Patron Code of Conduct: To ensure a respectful and courteous experience for all, patrons are held to the LTAC Patron Code of Conduct. The full code of conduct is posted near the lobby restrooms and can be found online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org/ patroncodeofconduct.php.
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Accessibility Services at the Lone Tree Arts Center
The Lone Tree Arts Center strives to be a welcoming place for everyone in our community. We make it a priority to accommodate the needs of patrons with disabilities. For more information about our accessible services, please contact our Box Office at 720.509.1000.
Seating: Accessible seating is available in all our venues and is available for purchase online or at the Box Office. For events that have reserved seating in our Main Stage theater, the accessible seats are marked with a wheelchair symbol and are located in rows G and U. There are no stairs to access these seats. Please call the Box Office if you have any questions about accessible seating. Courtesy wheelchairs may be available. Please see an usher for assistance upon arrival. Wheelchair accessible parking is located in the Arts Center parking lot. There is an elevator located just inside the north Main Stage door for accessible balcony seating. Accessible restrooms are located near the main and north lobby entrances.
Assistive Listening: An inductive hearing loop is installed in the Main Stage Theater. The loop system broadcasts directly into hearing aids that are equipped with a Tele-Coil switch (or tele-coil or telephone switch). For hearing aids with a T-coil switch, simply turn that switch and sound is broadcast directly to the hearing aid. For hearing aids without a Tele-Coil switch, wireless headset receivers are also available free of charge at the Box Office.
American Sign Language: We are happy to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. Please call the Box Office at least 48 hours in advance to request services.
Programs: Large print programs are available upon request; please call the Box Office at least 48 hours in advance to request these.
The Lone Tree Arts Center programs sensory inclusive performances that are welcoming to individuals with autism or with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities. Social stories, break spaces, small performance modifications, and a relaxed atmosphere make these performances accessible to people with sensory sensitivities. Contact our Box Office for more information.
LTAC OUT & ABOUT
Many remarkable things happen inside the walls of the Lone Tree Arts Center. For 13 years, we have been inviting people of all ages and abilities into our spaces to experience the arts. As we continue to grow and thrive, we have reached hundreds more people by venturing out into our community.
For years, we have invited students into our theater for our student matinee series. With touring artists f rom around the country, students experience an exceptional performance that is tied to the subjects they a re studying in school. Oftentimes, a student matinee is the first time a student gets to see a live arts show!
To further enrich the educational experiences of elementary school students, LTAC staff also provide curriculum support before th eir field trips. Recognizing the transformative power of the arts in education, LTAC collaborates closely with teachers to develop tailored educational materials that align with the themes and content of the upcoming performances. These resources, which include lesson plans, activity guides, and background information on the productions, are de signed to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of the show they are seeing. By engaging students in pre-show discussions and activities, LTAC ensures that they arrive at the theater with a deeper context
and readiness to fully engage with the performance. This advance visit not only amplifies the impact of the live theater experience but also fosters a lifelong appreciation for the arts among young learners.
In addition to supporting young artists, LTAC has also focused on engaging older adults through dance workshops specifically tailored for seniors. These workshops offer a joyful and accessible way for seniors to stay active, express
themselves, and connect with others. The dance sessions are designed to accommodate various mobility levels, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy the benefits of movement and rhythm. Most recently, the incomparable artists of BODYTRAFFIC visited our neighbors and partners at MorningStar Senior Living and provided accessible chair movements th at engaged residents. One of the most memorable images from this outreach program was the residents dancing down the hallway with their walkers after the workshop!
By venturing out and meeting people where they are, we further our mission of providing exceptional experiences for all people and deepening our reach into many different communities. We hope to see you out there on the road!
As our community grows, we also look for ways to grow the impact of our arts programs and welcome new audiences. By partnering with a variety of organizations and participating in community outreach fairs, we have been afforded the opportunity to showcase our programs to specific groups. In the last year, we have attended outreach events with the Autism Community Store, Castle Rock Senior Center, Guiding Bright Minds for Children with Autism, and MorningStar Senior Living.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET: A LEGENDARY JAM SESSION
CHANNELING LEGENDS AND CAPTURING SPIRIT
Elvis Presley, The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Johnny Cash, The Man in Black.
Jerry Lee Lewis, The Killer.
Carl Perkins, The Father of Rockabilly.
Once upon a time in 1956, these four icons of rock ‘n’ roll came together for a once-in-a-lifetime jam session and captured a snapshot of music that defi ned an era. Now, that storied jam session comes to life with the LTAC production of Million Dollar Quartet
Directed by Tony Nominee and LTAC favorite, Randal Myler, this story brings to life the music, drama, and interpersonal dynamics between these legendary artists, highlighting their individual contributions to the evolution of rock and roll. The LTAC production
Set design sketch of Million Dollar Quartet. Design by Kevin Nelson.
will feature Dominque Scott as the musical director and in the role of Jerry Lee Lewis. Having previously played the role, Scott understands the fi ne line between imitation and inspiration.
“Jerry Lee is an enigmatic fi gure,” Scott says. “It’s more than trying to just sound like an artist that we’ve all heard before. It’s about the centering the character and fi nding what makes him tick.”
That’s the joy of Million Dollar Quartet—it allows the audience to look behind the masks of performers that we think we know. We get to see
a fi ctionalized account of how four giants interact with each other and grapple with the industry of music recording. Jealousy, joy, brooding, and brilliance all come together to provide distinctive portraits of unforgettable fi gures.
“MDQ [Million Dollar Quartet] is more than a jukebox musical,” Scott adds. “It’s a trip through time into the lives of four human beings. These four people happen to be some of the most iconic fi gures in music history, but they are still humans at the core.”
With these incredible musicians/ actors on stage playing their own instruments while singing and dancing, this production creates a multi-layered experience for the audience. We see a legendary night play out before our eyes and simultaneously have the added benefi t of hearing some of the most famous songs of all time. The infectious and memorable melodies have the power to move us— emotionally and physically.
As the King himself put it, “Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can’t help but move to it. That’s what happens to me. I can’t help it.”
Dominique Scott
LIVE FROM LAUREL CANYON PRESENTS:
“James and Joni”
Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:30pm
Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:30pm
Tonight’s Peformance
Songs will be announced from the stage.
Brian Chartrand (vocalist/acoustic guitarist/creator of Live from Laurel Canyon) grew up in rural Massachusetts and made his way to Phoenix in 2003. Brian’s main focus is Live from Laurel Canyon and his original music with his bands The Sweet Remains and The Project. A longtime fan of 60s and 70s music and a rock and roll history fanatic, Brian came up with the idea for Live from Laurel Canyon while working as an entertainer on a luxury cruise ship in the Summer of 2012. Since its inception, the show tours all over the country and in Europe.
Holly Pyle (vocalist) was voted best vocalist of 2019 by Phoenix New Times. Holly channels her “liquid-like voice” and intense presence into a variety of local and traveling music projects, most frequently as the front-woman of progressive soul outfit House of Stairs. Holly completed studies in jazz, opera and psychology at Northern Arizona University in 2010, and since then has given nearly 1500 performances, released 3 albums and gives lectures about loop station technology and arranging.
Josh Taylor (vocalist/acoustic guitar) Genre-bending singersongwriter and guitarist Joshua Taylor is the 2023 recipient of two San Diego Music Awards, for Best Pop Album (Unscene) and Best Rock or Indie/Alternative Song (“Cars Don’t Run Forever”). Hailing from the Heartland, tattered and travel-worn from an ill-fitting decade in the Navy, Taylor stumbled his way into a meaningful midlife identity as a confessional storyteller.
Presented by:
The sound is something between pop-rock, R&B, and fusion, and the songwriting is undeniably lyrics-forward.
Todd Chuba (drums) is originally from rural Michigan but moved to Arizona to study music at ASU. He has been a professional drummer and percussionist, specializing in a variety of musical genres and styles, for over 35 years.
Lamar Gaines (keys) is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up immersed in music that turned into a life-long passion. Apart from playing music professionally, he runs his own production company with his brother called Jeemusic.
Adam Armijo (electric guitar) is an in-demand session musician currently residing in the Phoenix area. Growing up in an art and music loving home, Adam took to guitar very early and began playing professionally at the age of 16. Adam is known for his unique approach, musicality and the ability to play many genres authentically. He has recorded and toured with a wide variety of Grammy™ award winners and Billboard™ chart toppers. Recently, Fender & Gretsch Guitars have featured Adam on dozens of youtube product demos which have been extremely successful and have racked up over 3 million views.
Mario Mendivil (bass) Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona began his professional career at the age of 15. His talents on the bass led him to playing with smooth jazz and pop charting artists such as Brian Bromberg, Jeff Lorber, Everett Harp, Eric Darius, Sam Moore (Sam&Dave), Glen Campbell, Billy Preston, Alexander Zonjic, Denise Williams, Sister Sledge, Steve Oliver, Marion Meadows, Ray Obiedo, Cindy Bradley, Jay Soto and many more…
G FUNK WITH GERALD ALBRIGHT
And Special Guest Leon Timbo
Friday, September 13, 2024 at 7:30pm
Tonight’s Performance
Songs will be announced from the stage
Gerald Albright: Born and raised in Los Angeles, Albright was already an accomplished saxophonist by the time he enrolled at the University of Redlands, but he switched to bass after he saw Louis Johnson in concert. A few months after graduating from college, he joined jazz pianist/R&B singer Patrice Rushen, who was in the process of forming her own band. Later, when the bassist left in the middle of a tour, Albright replaced him and finished the tour on bass guitar. Playing both sax and bass, he became the consummate session and touring musician in the 80s, working with everyone from Anita Baker, Ray Parker, Jr., Atlantic Starr, The Temptations and Maurice White to Les McCann, Teena Marie, the Winans and Whitney Houston.
He launched his solo career in the infancy of what became the smooth jazz format, with Just Between Us in 1987 and has been a core part of the genre with chart-topping albums, countless radio hits and as a member of many all star tours, including Guitars & Saxes and Groovin’ For Grover. In the late 90s, he fronted a big band for and toured with pop star Phil Collins and did a dual recording with vocal great Will Downing called Pleasures of the Night. Between his last two Grammy-nominated solo albums Pushing The Envelope (2010) and Slam Dunk (2014), he enjoyed hit collaborations with two huge hits – 24/7 with guitarist Norman Brown and Summer Horns by Dave Koz and Friends
(including Mindi Abair and Richard Elliot), which were also Grammy-nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Albums.
He toured with Brown and Summer Horns, and most recently has been on the road with South Africa gospel/jazz singer and guitarist Jonathan Butler. Albright’s other albums whose titles perfectly reflect their flow include Smooth (1994), Groovology (2002), Kickin’ It Up (2004) and Sax for Stax (2008).
Because Albright’s musical muse has taken him to so many fascinating locales along the contemporary R&B/urban jazz spectrum, he’s joyfully defied easy categorizations.
“Top to bottom,” Albright says, “Whether in concert, listening to my music over the radio or CD player, I always want my listeners to be taken on a musical journey with different textures, rhythms, chord progressions and moods. I want people to know where I’ve been and where I’m going, and to let them hear that I’m in a really good place in my life.”
Leon Timbo: Some write music as a creative release. Others feel compelled to perform. For country-soul singer-songwriter Leon Timbo, music is used as a form of growth and healing. Growing up the son of two pastors in Jacksonville, FL, music was integrated into his life from the very start, as a way to communicate spiritual experience. At sixteen, Timbo began singing and by age twenty, he began playing the guitar and performing in a serious way, inspired by artists Bill Withers, James Taylor and Tim Miner. Timbo’s country sound incorporates equal measures of vintage soul, gospel, folk, R&B and even modern blues making for a unique experience that some have described as ‘transparent soul.’ Timbo is currently on the road supporting his new music and has just finished touring with 2x-Grammy Award-winning bassist, Marcus Miller, during his residency with Blue Note New York, which included two sold-out shows. Timbo will continue touring with Miller along with The Black Opry as well as playing festivals, including American Roots Festival and Newport Folk Festival, throughout the summer
DanceAspen
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 7:30pm
TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE:
FIND THE BARRIERS
CHOREOGRAPHY: Laura O’Malley
MUSIC: Alton Allen and Arvo Paert
COSTUMES: Kaya Wolsey
LIGHTING DESIGN: Kate Bashore
DANCERS: Samantha Altenau, Jonah Delgado, Matthew Gilmore, Meredith Harrill, Madeleine Scott
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”
*Arvo Paert FRATRES for cello and piano used by arrangement with European American Music Distributors Company, U.S. and Canadian agent for Universal Edition Vienna, publisher and copyright owner.
–PAUSE–
HOPE DIES LAST
CHOREOGRAPHY: Matthew Gilmore in collaboration with Jonah Delgado
MUSIC: Ricky Nelson, Amadeus Mozart, Nina Simone, John Carpenter and Alan Howarth
LIGHTING DESIGN: Kate Bashore
COSTUME DESIGN: Kristina Marie Garnett - KAART KAART
GALLERY
DANCERS: Jonah Delgado and Matthew Gilmore
-INTERMISSIONIN HIS HANDS
CHOREOGRAPHY: Penny Saunders
MUSIC: Georges Delerue, Hugues Le Bars, Timber Timbre, Martin Phipps
COSTUMES: Olivia Mason, Penny Saunders, Kaya Wolsey Presented by:
LIGHTING: Kate Bashore
DANCERS: Samantha Altenau, Meredith Harrill, Madeleine Scott
Time continues to move forward, rapidly, but are we progressing? For decades women have struggled to navigate their way in a man’s world. In his hands finds both comedy and despair in our ongoing pursuit of perfection and equality.
-PAUSE-
EMO RADIO
CHOREOGRAPHY: Jamar Roberts
MUSIC: Oneohtrix Point Never
COSTUMES: Kaya Wolsey, Brianne Corbridge and Jamar Roberts
LIGHTING DESIGN: Kate Bashore
DANCERS: Samantha Altenau, Jonah Delgado, Matthew Gilmore, Meredith Harrill, Tyler Kerbel, Madeline Scott
Set to the backdrop of the electro-rock music of Oneohtrix Point Never, “Emo Radio” is an ode to the bittersweet nostalgia of youth and coming-of-age in the 90’s. Exploring themes of isolation, community, breakups and breakdowns. Where every move tells the story of the passion, defiance and the untamed spirit of a generation.
THE COMPANY OF DANCEASPEN
LAUREL JENNY WINTON Founder/ Executive Director
Laurel has been known as Jenny Winton through most of her professional career. In 2009, she joined the Joffrey Ballet and was an artist of the company for five years before she transitioned into the Broadway world and took on the role of “Penny” in the International Broadway Tour of Dirty Dancing. She fell in love with acting and co-starred on the CBS television series BULL before she joined one of her dream companies, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Laurel created DanceAspen in order to stay a part of the community and continue dancing with this local group of professionals she calls family.
KAYA WOLSEY Director of Operations
Kaya began her ballet training at Wasatch Ballet Conservatory under the guidance of her mother, Allison Wolsey. After earning her BFA from the University of Utah, she embarked on her professional career with Ballet San Antonio and later joined SALT Contemporary Dance, where she honed her contemporary dance skills. In 2019, Kaya moved to Aspen to join Aspen Santa Fe Ballet and has enjoyed life in the valley ever since. She also performed as a guest artist with South Dakota Ballet and has expanded her choreographic endeavors, creating new works for DanceAspen, South Dakota Ballet and various schools throughout the country. Kaya was also recently a selected choreographer for SALT Contemporary Dance’s LINK Festival. As a passionate teacher and coach, Kaya continues to nurture the next generation of dancers while bringing her experience and vision to her leadership role with DanceAspen.
SAMMY ALTENAU Artist
Sammy Altenau grew up in Southern California dancing at Dance Studio 84, under the tutelage of Carla Hunt Smallwood and at Cuizon ballet center with Lisa Cuizon. She was guided by Katherine Wolanske in modern and contemporary before attending the Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. Program in New York. She has performed works by William Forsythe, Mats Ek, Martha Graham, Alvin Ailey, Carolyn Dorfman, Robert Moses, etc. She has trained at Alonzo King Lines Ballet, The San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, Carolina Ballet, Arts Umbrella, and the Graham School. She danced with Graham II, Miriam Barbosa Dance, and as a guest artist for Adria Ferrali, director of the Danza in Arte a Pietrasanta. She performed as a semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent at Radio City Music Hall. She danced with Carolyn Dorfman Dance for two years. Sammy is thrilled to be moving to Aspen to partner with the local dancers of DanceAspen.
JONAH DELGADO Artist
Jonah Delgado started his training at the academy of dance arts in Chicago, IL under the directorship of Ricky Ruiz. Prior to attending college, Jonah participated in Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, American Ballet Theater and River North Dance Chicago summer intensives. Jonah has also guested with Visceral Dance Chicago under the guidance of Nick Pupilllo. As
a newly minted graduate of Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, he started his professional career with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet in Aspen, Colorado. In 2021, Jonah joined Ballet X in Philadelphia, PA where he spent two seasons under the directorship of Christine Cox. Jonah most recently danced with Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater Schwerin in Germany for the 2022/2023 season where he performed many new works. In the fall of 2023, Jonah is excited to be relocating back to Aspen, CO to join DanceAspen.
MATTHEW GILMORE Artist/Choreographer
Matthew Gilmore was born and raised in Canton, Massachusetts. He began his dance training at The Gold School and later went on to graduate from Walnut Hill School for the Arts. Matthew received his BFA from The Juilliard School in 2019. While at Juilliard, he had the honor of performing the works of Nacho Duato, Merce Cunningham, Jerome Robbins, José Limón, Alejandro Cerrudo, Jessica Lang and Roy Assaf. Matthew is a recipient of the 2018 Princess Grace Award in Dance. Matthew joined Aspen Santa Fe Ballet in 2019 where he danced for one season before becoming a founding member of DanceAspen.
MEREDITH HARRILL Artist
Meredith began her training at Central Florida Ballet under the direction of Vasile Petrutiu and Vladimir Bykov and went on to attend the Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington D.C. She was a trainee with Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and BalletMet Columbus prior to joining State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara in 2013. Most recently, Meredith was a company artist with Visceral Dance Chicago, where she had the privilege of working with choreographers such as Danielle Agami, Kevin O’day, Monica Cervantes, Mike Tyus, Roderick George and Nick Pupillo. She is honored to be in her first season with Dance Aspen and excited to be a part of the Roaring Fork community.
TYLER KERBEL Guest Artist
Tyler Kerbel (Janesville, WI) graduated summa sum laude from Point Park University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and an emphasis in modern technique. During his time at Point Park, he had the pleasure of performing works by many choreographers including Azsure Barton, Jae Man Joo, Darrell Grand Moultrie,
Christopher Wheeldon and Martha Graham. He also supplemented his training by attending Springboard Danse Montréal, Alonzo King LINES Summer Program, and NW Dance Project’s LAUNCH. He has since danced professionally with Eisenhower Dance Detroit under the direction of Stephanie Pizzo and Visceral Dance under the direction of Nick Pupillo. Some of the notable choreographers he’s worked with are Micaela Taylor, Mike Tyus, Danielle Agami, and Ohad Naharin. He is currently based out of Chicago and choreographs throughout the Chicagoland dance community and performs on the side with RWS Entertainment, AJA Talent, and FreckledSky Inc.
Partners and Supporters
Behind every great performance at the Lone Tree Arts Center is the generosity of our wonderful individual and corporate donors. This list includes donors to the Lone Tree Arts Center from January 2023 to July 2024. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please contact the Development Department at 720509-1009 so that we can correct our listings.
$20,000+
• SCFD: Scientific and Cultural Facilities District
• Andrews Winslow Foundation
• Bellco Credit Union
• CBS4
• Charles Schwab & Co.
• Park Meadows Retail Resort
• Betty A. and Don E. Winslow
$10,000 - $19,999
• Ada Anderson
• Linda Bjelland
• Century Communities, Inc.
• Colorado Creative Industries
• Douglas County Developmental Disabilities Mill Levy Grant
• In Memory of Heidi Kaufman
• Janet and Joel Kaufman
• MDC/Richmond American Homes Foundation
• National Endowment for the Arts
• RidgeGate
• U.S. Bank Foundation
• Xcel Energy Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999
• Canvas Credit Union
• Farrell and Sumi
• Hampton Inn and Suites Denver/SouthRidgeGate
• Pam Kramer
• The Lowe Fund at The Denver Foundation
• MorningStar Senior Living
• Safeway Foundation
• Shea Homes
• Sky Ridge Medical Center
• Tappan Easton Foundation
$2,500 - $4,999
• George and Catrina Brogan
• Julie Carr
• Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows
• Developmental Pathways
• Donald E. Dillard and Janeen Kendall
• Lori and Dean Grohskopf
• Mike and Linda Gusha
• Dave and Marianne Huelskamp
• Tom Kowalski and Carol Leo
• Lone Tree Cultural Arts Foundation
• McGeady Becher, P.C.
• Merrick & Company
• Jack and Margie O’Boyle
• The Reserve at Lone Tree
• Roger and Rachel Page
• Sierra
• Thrive Home Builders
• Allen Tinker and Becky Takeda-Tinker
• Vectra Bank Colorado
• Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF)
• James M. Wightman
• Elton and Patsy Winters
$1,000 - $2,499
• Kim L. Baker and Jill Nelson
• Nora and Rod Boschee
• Alecia and Mike Brown
• Burns, Figa, & Will
• Debbrah Courtney and Brad Calbert
• Melissa and Jay Carpenter
• Leigh Chandler
• Heather and Ken Clark
• CSU System
• Sandy Scherrman and Mark Cormier Scherrman
• Dr. Zelda M. DeBoyes
• FirstBank
• Eileen Flanigan
• Bev Groth
• Diana and Dave Guetig
• Judy K. Hall
• Marissa and Chris Harmon
• The Hsieh Family
• The Huelskamp Family
• Robert W. Karow and James J. Smith
• Janet and Roy Kline
• Toni and Chetter Latcham
• Becky Leibman and John Hoskins
• Joyce and William Lew
• Lokal Homes
• Bobbie and David Marfitano
• Mary and Bob Mathews
• Susan Alworth and Carl Mattson
• Mollie and Rich
• Cathy and Joe Murphy
• Kathleen Kelly and Robert Murphy
• Marni Pepper and Michael Dervishian
• Rainold Family Foundation
• Betsy Schutte
• Robin and Chris Scurto
• Wynne Shaw
• Martha and Roger Sippel
• Susan and Bill Smith
• Barbara and John Spisak
• Susan and Paul Squyer
• Melanie and Sean Tafaro
• The Delectable Egg
• Timberline Kitchen and Bath
• Marcus Turner
• Heather Van Dusen
• Gail and Marc Wallace
• Debra Wilcox and Alex Strickland
• Willow Creek Dental
• Joan and Don Willson
• Liz and Stan Wolfson
• Nancy and Daniel Yueh
• Jan and Nick Zieser
$500 - $999
• Randie and Edward Barthlome
• Beasley Family
• Susanne and John Bevacqua
• Pilar Blevins
• Tabby and Jim Briggs
• Shelley and Greg Bryant
• Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
• Heidi Conley
• Corus Orthodontists LLC
• Jill and Curt Edlund
• Tonya Fallows – ReMax Professionals
• Dave Fiack
• Janet and Gene Francisco
• Richard W. Foster
• Sandy and Mark Gibbons
• Herb and Doris Higgins
• Seth and Sara Hoffman
• i-Orthodontics
• Michael and Marsha Jaroch
• Judy and Brad Kaplan
• Tatyana Katsnelson In Memory of Ken Fisher
• Molly and Nick Lecheler
• Mary Lynne and Herrick Lidstone
• Lone Tree Brewing Company
• Mary C. Morrill
• Steven Otsuki and Priscilla Zynda-Otsuki
• Donna Parham
• In Memory of Tuck and Jim Presba
• Linda and Brad Quarderer
• Karen and Dan Richman
• Keith Simon
• Gayle M. Spelts
• Sandy and John Stokely
• Rosemarie Martinez and Melvin Stolzenburg
• Kathy Taigen and Jim Saracino
• Ann and Whitney Thomas
• Leon and Alla Veremeychik
• Nancy Weber and John Holmes
• Liz and Hugh Whitmore
• Jean and Doug Willey
$250 - $499
• Cindy and Jerry Adamek
• Cheryl and Mike Anderson
• Theresa and Charlie Arbogast
• Marie and Brent Bailey
• Judy and John Bata
• Cheryl and Kenton Brown
• Sara and Timothy Campbell
• Betsy and Conrad Ciccotello
• Susan and Chris Cirves
• Harry Emrick In Honor of Barbara Emrick
• Pamela and David Evans
• Karen Flowers
• Laura and Michael Fowles
• Robert Gladu and Joel Halligan
• Nancy and Mike Gradel
• Lisa Hephner
• Wendy Manitta Holmes
• Charlene Hovey
• Arlene Mohler Johnson
• Carole Johnson
• Dr. Weston Johnson
• Michelle Kelloff
• Rebecca and William Kerr
• Pamela Kloetzli
• Bessie M. Konishi
• Helene Lawful
• Judith and Lawrence Lovelace
• Michelle and Carson Mallory
• The McLaughlin Family
• Jill and Brian Miller
• Martin and Barbara OBrien
• Dorothy and Clyde Oxborrow
• Sabrina and Mike Parr
• Linda and Ron Patton
• Peter Perry
• Amy and Jay Sage
• Amy Schaaf In Honor of Calvin Owens
• Toni Serra
• The Smith Family
• Carmela Soria
• Harlan Spritzer
• The Craig and Ann Stark Family Charitable Fund
• Dr. Robert Strauss
• Sharon Swiderski
• Gary and Jeanne Tate
• Judith Terry
• Whitney and Ann Thomas
• Sherry and Steve Treat
• Patty and Steve Tucker
• Kristi and Dale Zimmerman
$100 - $249
• Suzanne Abel
• Carole and Bob Adelstein
• Dr. Glynis and Gerald Albright
• Valerie Antonioli
• Mark Barkley
• Olivia Bechtel
• Kimberly and Glenn Bourret
• George Brantley
• Deb Brink and Ken Thompson
• Jane and Bob Brown
• Yolanda and Greg Bruce/BYG Inc.
• Dana Ciccotello
• Linda Crump-Bertram
• Linda and Dave Daigler
• John de Leon
• Dave DeFore
• Janet Dembeck
• Karen and Claud Dutro
• Joan and Harvey Field
• Bunny Fisher In Memory of Ken Fisher
• Gwen Fornia
• Renee and Chris Frazier
• Jayeleene and William Fritsch
• Robert Garretson
• Ann and Bill Gatto
• David Gaul
• Gary and Barbara Godden
• Steven Gray, In Honor of Ruby Gray and Pat Pribilske
• Beverly Hachmeister
• Mary and Bill Haddock
• Ann and Carlton Hargett
• Roger Harris – R. Kent Harris & Associates, LTD
• The Haven Home
• Denise and Kevin Hawkins
• Audrey and Michael Haynes
• Vicke and Thomas Helmer
• Lisa Hephner
• Maureen Holland
• Kurt Hollasch
• Judy Holmes
• Christie and Jeffrey Homel
• JoAnn and Dave Hunt Family
• Liz Huppert
• Amy and Richard Hurelbrink
• Tina and David Hutchings
• Rita Hyland
• Luisa Jacobs In Honor of Juanita Hernandez
• Nancy and John Jason
• Susan and Norman Jones
• Jack Kaufman
• Pam and Jim Kelly
• William Kerr, In Honor of Rebecca Kerr
• Kneib Family
• Marie Knight
• Deborah Heckart and Gary Koldyke
• Katie Konishi
• Paula Armstrong and Richard Koon
• Christy and Trent Krause
• Mary Lou and Bruce Laubach
• Cori and Gary Leete
• Eileen and Charles Lemons
• Cheryl and Stephen Leonhardt
• Barbara and Gary Lister
• Rubin J. Lowe
• Edwin Lynch
• Linda and Patrick Mallette
• Nancy Dorsey and Douglas McCarthy
• Amy McDermott In Honor of Louanne Davies
• Myrna and David Melton
• Angie and John Mihlbachler
• Gari Mitchell
• Lt Col (Ret) Eric and Mrs. Molner
• Barb and John Monark
• Dorothea Moore
• Rebecca Beall-Moore and Douglas Moore Beall-Moore
• Sue and Bill Morgan
• Sue and Eldon Naiberk
• Bonnie and Jim Neuman
• Dr. Steven Newell
• Angie and Keith Nofziger
• Susan Osborne
• Ethel and Mark Parrington
• Rachel and Mike Patterson
• David Pfeifle
• Peter Plowshay
• Lynn and Larry Pullen
• Debbie and Kent Quackenbush
• Cindy and Dan Raap
• George Rainhart
• Patrick Reed
• Allan Robertson
• Lynne Robinson
• Margaret and Charles Roland
• Ted Roland In Memory of Laurie Roland
• Margaret and Jack Rosinski
• Karen Russak and Floyd Russak, MD
• Jean Burrell Russo and Jean Elliott Russo
• Donna and Lawrence Sage
• Robert Scheinhartz In Honor of Jay and Shirley Scheinhartz
• Jane and Glenn Schnepel
• Patti and Mike Schwartz
• Donna and Bill Scott
• Katherine and Dave Seaman
• Steve Shaffer
• Marilyn Shiba
• Mark and Paulla Shira In Honor of Dr. James E. Shira
• Anthony Sievert
• Sherry and Michael Smith
• Sally R. Stafford
• Kelly and Tim Stamp
• Colleen and Peter Stein
• Eric Stell – Slugoffroad and Subaru Repair
• Jenene and Jim Stookesberry
• Carol and John Swanson
• Lori and Bruce Swedal
• Andy Swett
• Judith Tennant
• Eileen and Skip Thurnauer
• Jayne and Jeff Tolan
• Annie Blackett and Michael Tomcykowski
• Mary and Dave Uppinghouse
• Ashley Vander Weg
• Lynn Veit
• Jennifer Webb and Dean Williams
• Michelle and Paul Wiethorn
• Matt West In Honor of Debra West
• Adelaide and Eden White
• Eva and Clarence Williams
• Susan Potter and Robin Wilson
• JoAnn and Dennis Wolff
• Margaret Wright
• Lorelei Zermani and Kevin Poyntz
WELCOME NEW LTAC STAFF!
This summer, two new staff members joined our team with passion, drive, and enthusiasm for fundraising and marketing.
Liz Huppert, Director of Individual Giving
This July, we were proud to welcome a new member of the development team, Liz Huppert, Director of Individual Giving. Liz is a Colorado native with extensive experience in the non-profit industry. After graduating from Colorado State University, she moved to Winter Park to work for the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Eventually Liz moved to Boulder to work for the University of Colorado Foundation but gravitated back to the western slope where she fell in love with arts and cultural non-profits. Liz spent 13 years working for Bravo! Vail developing the organization’s education and community outreach programs. She expanded her fundraising skills as the Development Director for Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. At the Alpine Gardens, she and her team raised $3.5 million to build the Education Center and grow the botanic garden’s programming capacity. Liz was then recruited to join the staff at the Colorado Snowsports Museum to finish a capital campaign and initiate new programming. In 2020, Liz changed course from arts and cultural organizations to health care and joined the team at Summit Community Care Clinic, a safety net health center. Liz truly is excited to be out of the cold mountain weather and back into the arts fundraising for the Lone Tree Arts Center!
Rowena Uwizeye, Marketing Specialist
Joining the marketing team is our new Marketing Specialist, Rowena Uwizeye. Rowena joins the Lone Tree Arts Center with a background in website user experience and digital marketing, having graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder, and holds an Associate’s Degree in Contemporary Web Design from Durham College in Toronto. Before joining the Lone Tree Arts Center, Rowena worked as a digital marketing manager, helping many small businesses around Denver bring their visions to life through successful social media campaigns, creative projects, and copywriting. Rowena brings her passion for design inclusivity to Lone Tree and believes that technology and design should be accessible to everyone!
Dances with Bernstein
Discover the vibrant and diverse world of danceinspired compositions by Leonard Bernstein and others that will keep your toes and fingers tapping.
September 22, 2024
2:00pm
The Denver Concert Band
2024/2025 Concert Season
A Rockin’ Holiday
Celebrate the season with an electrifying blend of rock-themed music and festive holiday cheer. Featuring the vocal talents of Roger Holland, Director of The Spirituals Project at DU
November 17, 2024 2:00pm
I’ll Have Seconds, Please
Experience a second helping of great band music along with our guest artist, Stephen Dombrowski, Principal Tubist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra
February 23, 2025 2:00pm
Journey Through Time and Space
Embark on a musical adventure, featuring the winner of the annual Young Artist Competition. A stellar performance awaits!
April 27, 2025 2:00 pm
CORPORATE CIRCLE
Through their generous support, leading companies and local businesses are helping the Lone Tree Arts Center bring a breadth of arts and culture to you. Many of these supporters are part of our Corporate Circle, whose commitment plays a vital role in making our outstanding programming possible.
Our Corporate Circle sponsors help everyone in our community connect
with the arts—all year long. At the same time, they enhance their brand image with patrons, build business relationships, and communicate a strong message of corporate citizenship.
Join our circle of business leaders who bring icons, stories, and celebrations to the Lone Tree Arts Center. Learn more by contacting Dana Ciccotello, dana.ciccotello@cityoflonetree.com.
Thank you to our Corporate Circle Sponsors for the 2024–25 season:
SILVER BRONZE
Cécile McLorin
Salvant Sun. Sept. 22, 2024
Martha Redbone
Wed. Sept. 25, 2024
RUBBERBAND
Tues. Oct. 1, 2024
Lakecia Benjamin Sun. Oct. 13, 2024
Mariza
Sun. Oct. 20, 2024
Gabriel Kahane & Roomful of Teeth
Fri. Nov. 8, 2024
Gabriel Kahane & Caroline Shaw
Sat. Nov. 9, 2024
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
Sat.-Sun. Nov. 23-24, 2024
säje
Wed. Apr. 2, 2025
Julia Keefe
Indigenous
Big Band
Tues. Apr. 8, 2025
Vieux Farka Touré
Fri. Apr. 11, 2025
Patti LuPone
Fri. May 2, 2025
Meow Meow
Tues. Dec. 10, 2024
Music From The Sole Sat. Jan. 25, 2025
Billy Childs Quartet Sat. Feb. 1, 2025
Andrew Marlin Band
Fri. Feb. 7, 2025
Limón Dance Company
Tues. Feb. 18, 2025
Le Patin Libre
Sat. Feb. 22, 2025
Dog Man: The Musical
Sat.-Sun. Mar. 8-9, 2025
Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion
Tues. Mar. 18, 2025
Lakecia Benjamin Oct. 13
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RidgeGate™ is proud to be a supporter of the arts in South Metro Denver, and a long-time partner of the Lone Tree Arts Center.
RidgeGate is a mixed-use, master planned community in Lone Tree, Colorado.
RidgeGate is designed to integrate natural and urban amenities, including light rail, a variety of living options, and a mix of retail uses, offices, schools, cultural facilities, parks and recreation— all within close proximity. A network of bike paths and walking trails connect all areas of RidgeGate with its neighbors, helping to reduce traffic and fostering a sense of community.
RidgeGate is nearly fully developed on the west side of I-25 and is now expanding to the east side of I-25,
encompassing a total of 3,500 acres or six square miles. 1,800 acres on the east side are designated for three new residential villages and two mixeduse districts, offering 8,000+ homes, including 350 units of attainable housing.
RidgeGate is the most connected community in metro Denver. It is the only master-planned community in the Denver metro area that offers residents and businesses access to three light rail stations.
Ultimately, the community will include 15 million square feet of office, retail, hospital/medical space, 10,000 homes, and more than 1,000 acres of parks, trails and natural habitat.
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THE RETURN OF National Geographic Live AND MORE THIS SEASON!
At the Lone Tree Arts Center, we pride ourselves on our wide breadth of programming and that variety is showcased in our speaker series this season. Our speakers this year focus on the majesty of our natural world, both current and prehistoric, and how best to preserve it for future generations.
We are so excited that we’re able to bring National Geographic Live back to our stage this season. Last season, National Geographic took a step back to reassess their live speaker events and to say that we were disappointed was an understatement. And we know that you missed them in our lineup as well! But after a year away, National Geographic Live is back! This season, the featured speaker is photographer Kiliii Yüyan. Yüyan’s photography celebrates the resilience, culture, and traditions of the diverse Indigenous communities in the Arctic. He’s personable and passionate about his subject matter and will share his breathtaking images of the Arctic, the
DON’T MISS
Nat Geo Live: Life on Thin Ice with photographer Kiliii Yüyan on November 7. 2024
type of photography that our audiences expect of National Geographic.
We’re also excited to include Our Planet Live: A Netflix Original Documentary Series with Dan Tapster in our speaker series this season. Our Planet Live features behind-the-scenes stories from the explorers, filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers that created some of the most eye-catching footage of our planet. You’ll hear straight from Dan Tapster about the trials and tribulations of creating the Emmy® Award-winning series for Netflix.
And to round out our speaker series for the season is a Changemaker Talk with Ami Vitale, a photographer, filmmaker, and writer. Vitale will share captivating stories about people learning from wildlife and protecting endangered species like pandas, rhinos, and elephants. Her uplifting narratives will leave you with hope for shaping a brighter future for our planet.
Changemaker Talks: Ami Vitale – Making an Impact on January 17, 2025
Our Planet Live with Dan Tapster on April 18, 2025
Leaving a Legacy with LTAC
This year, the Lone Tree Arts Center introduces a new recognition society for the remarkable donors that have remembered us in their estate plans. In our short history of 13 years, the Lone Tree Arts Center has made an indelible mark on the regional arts landscape. We have pioneered new programs designed for all audiences to experience the arts and brought exceptional artists to our community across a wide range of genres. We have established ourselves as a hallmark venue and have laid the foundation for many years of continued excellence.
As we tread the path towards the future, we know that we could not do what we do without the generous support of our family of donors. As we expand the ways in which donors can provide support, we are proud to launch the Lone Tree Legacy Society, a way to honor all those who have taken the special step of including us in their long-term plans through an estate commitment such as a will or other deferred giving arrangement.
Remembering the Lone Tree Arts Center in estate planning offers a powerful opportunity to leave a lasting legacy that will benefit future generations. By including us in your estate plans,
you help ensure that the cultural fabric of your community continues to thrive and evolve. This thoughtful act of generosity provides vital funding that supports a wide range of artistic endeavors, from theater productions and music performances to visual arts exhibitions and educational programs. Your contribution can help create a sustainable financial foundation, allowing us to plan and execute long-term projects that enrich the community and provide inspiration and education to people of all ages and abilities.
In addition to the tangible benefits your gift provides, including LTAC in your estate planning also serves as a meaningful testament to your values and passions. It reflects your commitment to fostering creativity, cultural enrichment, and artistic excellence. Your legacy can inspire others to support the arts, creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond your lifetime. Future generations will benefit from the opportunities and experiences made possible by your generosity, growing up in a community that values and supports the arts. By remembering arts organizations in your estate plans, you contribute to a vibrant cultural heritage that will be cherished and built upon for years to come.
Legacy gifts to the Lone Tree Arts Center include a variety of options, such as naming the Arts Center as a beneficiary of your estate or retirement assets. By notifying us of your intent to remember the Lone Tree Arts Center in your estate planning, you become a member of the Lone Tree Legacy Society with special recognition and benefits. All bequests and planned gifts are made through the Lone Tree Arts Center Fund, a 501(c)3 charity, providing tax benefits.
To learn more about legacy giving, contact Marcus Turner, Associate Executive Director for External Relations at marcus.turner@cityoflonetree.com or 720.509.1145.
Every act of giving is a step towards a brighter, more artistic tomorrow.
All Photos by Danny Lam
LTAC STAFF
Leigh Chandler, Executive Director, was appointed as the Executive Director after serving as Artistic Director and Marketing Director. As Executive Director, Leigh oversees LTAC’s operations and guides the organization’s artistic vision, including Main Stage, Community Impact, and other specialized programming. Previously, Ms. Chandler served for eight years in a marketing director role at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Burlington, Vermont. She grew up outside of New York City and graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations.
Marcus Turner, Associate Executive Director of External Relations, joined the Lone Tree Arts Center having spent his entire career in the arts. Originally from the Midwest, Marcus came to Colorado to pursue graduate studies in music at CU Boulder. After obtaining a master’s degree in musicology, Marcus has since worked in marketing, fundraising, higher education, and grantmaking for organizations like the University of Denver, Northwestern University, SCFD, and the Arvada Center.
Heidi Conley, Business Manager, joined LTAC in February 2019 as the Business Manager. She has more than 25 years of experience in managing finance, budgeting, business operations, human resources, marketing, computer systems, databases, and e-commerce. Before joining LTAC, she was the Vice President of Economic Literacy Colorado. She has a degree in Business Management from Western Governor’s University and studied Accounting at the Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Technical Staff: Arbor Arzola, James Bryant, Jackie Calvert, Chandler Carter, Stephanie Dallman, Cameron Farmer, Kathryn Gunderson, Mallory Hart, Sherry Hern, Zeffie Howard, Chris Husted, Joan Kresek, Jafe Meltesen-Lee, Jack Muldoon, Cheyenne Paeper, Becky Roper, Rob Sepan, Randy St. Pierre, Jenna Wadleigh, Ryan Weisner, Elizabeth Woods
Jen Kiser, Production Manager, has been with the Lone Tree Arts Center since it opened in 2011. Her previous roles at LTAC include Assistant Technical Director and Lighting Designer for multiple Lone Tree Arts Center productions. Her previous lighting designs were also seen at Goodspeed Musicals, Hartford’s TheaterWorks, Arvada Center, and the Mizel Arts and Culture Center. She has worked for the Guggenheim Museum, and assisted designers at venues including Papermill Playhouse, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center Festival, and on Broadway’s By Jeeves.
Elaine Caras, Rental Events Manager
Dana Ciccotello, Director of Grants and Corporate Development
Allissa Dailey, City Events Manager
Bailey Dunning, Events and Rentals Coordinator
Jamie Frerichs, Administrative and Artistic Assistant
Justin Given, Audio Visual Manager
Patrick Hinchliffe, Lighting Specialist
Liz Huppert, Director of Individual Giving
Katie Konishi, Marketing Manager
Don Post, Technical Director
Rowena Uwizeye, Marketing Specialist
Ashley Vander Weg, Box Office Manager
Front of House Staff: Jean Chavez, Jim Conzett, Colleen Costello, Imani Gholson, Sarai Gholson, Helene Lawful, Sheryl Mikuska, Roberta Seifert, Sandy Stokely, Sharon Swiderski, Jeannette Tombaugh
Bar Staff: Chrissy Fagerholt, Charine Lung, Josh Molina, Roberta Seifert, Jimmy Caras, Deana Stanislawski, Courtney Kramer, Debi Eggleston, Erin Broerman
