6th Annual Spring Gala guests dance the night away while members of the Private Stock Band jam. This year’s event extended a dance floor and seating over several rows of theater seats with the Main Stage of Ruth Eckerd Hall in the background. Grand Sponsor AT&T and Celebration Sponsor Clearwater Cardiovascular & Interventional Consultants logos shone brightly throughout the evening. See page 5 for more details on this spectacular event.
2011 – 2012 Season Sponsor
Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Community.
Our Friends.
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Tax Credits Available for Capitol Theatre Donations
Want To Meet Some of Your Favorite Entertainers?
Thank You To Our Members
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Strategic Partnership Formed with Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant Page 10
Our Future.
Our Legacy.
Why We Do What We Do
Inaugural Fred Travalena Scholarship Awarded
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APPLAUSE • Summer 2011 • A newsletter for the friends of Ruth Eckerd Hall at the Richard B. Baumgardner Center for the Performing Arts.
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2011-2012 Broadway Season Announced
Robert A. Freedman, President and CEO of Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc., recently announced the Broadway Series for the 2011-2012 Season. “We are proud to present the Tampa Bay area exclusive premiere this season of the four-time Tony Award®-winner, MEMPHIS.. We are also excited to present the return engagements of Fiddler on the Roof, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific and for the first time on the Ruth Eckerd Hall stage, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.. Times, dates, performers, performances and descriptions of performances are all subject to change.
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MEMPHIS
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, February 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2012 at 8 pm; Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2 & 8 pm; Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 2 & 7 pm This four-time 2010 Tony Award®-winner (including Best Musical) is the compelling tale of forbidden love, personal sacrifice, smoldering racial tension and a passion to change the world. It bursts onto the stage with explosive dancing and the irresistible music that heralded the birth of rock and roll. MEMPHIS follows the journey of a white radio DJ and a black club singer ready for her big break. Set in the underground dance clubs of the segregated South and inspired by actually events, come back with us to the time when a new music was born and the world was changed forever.
Fiddler on the Roof
Friday, March 30, 2012 at 8 pm; Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 2 & 8 pm Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Tony Award®-winning Fiddler On The Roof has been lauded by critics and has captured the hearts of people around the world with its universal appeal. With a rousing, heartwarming score which includes Tradition, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, If I Were A Rich Man and Sunrise, Sunset, Fiddler On The Roof is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience.
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Friday, April 6, 2012 at 2 pm; Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 2 & 8 pm This breathtaking new production of South Pacific is based on the 2008 Tony Award®-winning Lincoln Center Theater production directed by Bartlett Sher. Set on a tropical island during World War II, the musical tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices. The beloved score’s songs include Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair, This Nearly Was Mine and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame. NETworks presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Friday, August 3, 2012 at 8 pm; Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 2 & 8 pm; Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 1 & 7 pm A romantic Broadway musical for all generations, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has won the hearts of millions worldwide. This classic love story based on the Academy Award®-winning animated film is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including Be Our Guest and the beloved title song. Can the Beast learn to love and be loved before he and his household are doomed for all eternity? Will the curse be broken? Experience the romance and enchantment as Disney’s Beauty and the Beast premieres this season on the Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Main Stage. Buy the four-show series and save! Discounted prices range from $187 to $259. Call today to get more details. Circle of Friends members, please call (727) 791-7400. Circle of Stars members, please call the VIP line.
President and CEO Announces Retirement
Robert Freedman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President and CEO to retire by the end of 2011, after holding the top post for 13 years.
Robert Freedman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President and CEO for the past 13 years announced that he will retire by the end of 2011. According to Rick Bouchard, Chairman of the Board, “A national search will be conducted.” During his tenure, Robert doubled the Hall’s assets and presided over a $22 million Capital Campaign that covered the renovation and expansion of the Hall and the opening of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute in conjunction with the Hall’s 20th anniversary in 2003. Robert was also instrumental in the City of Clearwater’s 2009 acquisition of the downtown Capitol Theatre, which the Hall operates and books the entertainment for. Robert cites commissioned pieces performed by Dave Koz and David Benoit, Piloblous and Itzhak Perlman as highlights of his legacy to maintain a balance between the traditional performing arts of classical music, dance and theater vs. more commercial fare. He also built up Broadway offerings, investing in shows and presenting first-run tours of Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Color Purple, Rock of Ages and Young Frankenstein. Since arriving at Ruth Eckerd Hall in 1998, Robert presented more than 3,000 performances at one of the busiest U.S. venues of its size, having been named the top-grossing venue for theaters seating 2,500 or fewer for 2010 and the past decade by Billboard magazine. “I’m looking forward to retirement and catching up on reading the stack of books on my nightstand,” said Robert in a recent telephone interview with the St. Petersburg Times.
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Master Chef Series Announced for Select Shows Ruth Eckerd Hall has teamed up with Master Chef Andre David Halston, the Executive Chef at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club to offer a Master Chef Series two hours prior to and after select shows – a one-of-a-kind, total night out extravaganza. The next Master Chef Series will be offered prior to and after the Wednesday, August 10 Bryan Adams concert. Join us and experience “behind-the-scenes” culinary performances that rival our Main Stage performances. The Master Chef Series is available for $85 per person and includes dinner plus unlimited martinis, wine and Stella Beer. Show tickets are sold separately. As Executive Chef at Innisbrook, Master Chef Halston oversees all of the resort’s restaurants and banquet operations. He has been instrumental in the Chef Andre David Halston, Executive development of the new dining offerings in Packard’s Steakhouse and the healthy and organic fare at the Market Chef, Innisbrook & Master Chef, Ruth Salamander Grille. Chef Andre formerly of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company with his accomplished pedigree leads Eckerd Hall the culinary efforts of U.S. based Champps Restaurants. Chef Andre’s talents were on display with Paris, Francebased La Boulangerie Group LeDuff where he was the Chief Culinary Officer. Chef Andre is now based at the palatial Innisbrook Resort in nearby Palm Harbor, Florida, where he performs as the Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage for this world famous property. He is a multi-year recipient of Chef of the Year honors; he has contributed regularly as a NBC, CBS and FOX television guest chef and served as the personal chef for former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev during his U.S. tour. Chef Andre cooked for several presidents and dignitaries including the Queen and Princess of England. Now, it’s your turn to enjoy Chef Andre’s sumptuous sensations! Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com to find out what future shows we are pairing with Chef Andre’s cuisine.
Tax Credits Available for Capitol Theatre Donations The Community Contribution Tax Credit Program (CCTCP) provides a financial incentive (50 percent tax credit or sales tax refund) to encourage Florida businesses to make investments toward community development and housing projects for lowincome persons. Donations to the Capitol Theatre qualify to receive a tax credit. The tax credit is easy for a business to receive. Businesses located anywhere in Florida that make donations to approved community development projects may receive a tax credit up to 50 percent of the value of the donation. Businesses may take the credit on Florida corporate income tax, insurance premium tax or as a refund against sales tax (for businesses registered to collect and remit sales taxes with the Department of Revenue). The Capitol Theatre is an approved community development project. Corporate donors who make donations to Ruth Eckerd Hall for the benefit of the Capitol Theatre may be eligible for Community Contribution Tax Credits. Who is Eligible? Any business paying Florida corporate income tax or insurance premium tax is eligible to receive a tax credit equal to 50 percent of the value of donations to approved projects. Any business registered with the Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax is eligible to apply for a refund against their sales and use tax remittance account. What is an Eligible Contribution? Cash, property and goods donated to approved sponsors are eligible for the credit. Donations must be directly used in the approved project. Dues and services are not eligible donations. Contributions may not be used to pay the administrative or operational costs of the sponsor. How Much Credit Can A Business Receive?A business is eligible to receive credits of up to $200,000 per tax year for the next five years.
Four Named to Positions at Historic Capitol Theatre Ruth Eckerd Hall President and CEO, Robert Freedman, announced the appointment of four staff members to the historic Capitol Theatre in the Cleveland Street District in downtown Clearwater. James Raulerson joins as Venue Manager, Megan Byrne joins as Production Manager, Stephanie Adamo joins as Marketing Coordinator and Liz Mulhearn joins as the Ticket Office Supervisor/ VIP Client Services. “I am very pleased to announce the addition of these four talented people to our Capitol Theatre team. Their knowledge of our market, along with their passion for music is a great asset to our strong team of professionals at Ruth Eckerd Hall. They bring an energy and love for the arts and entertainment industry that will serve downtown Clearwater well.” Since joining forces with the City of Clearwater in 2009, Ruth Eckerd Hall has booked and sold out 23 shows at the Capitol Theatre, which is one of the oldest operating theatres in the State of Florida. The Capitol Theatre recently marked its 90th anniversary. The next time you’re at a show at the Cap, be sure to welcome James, Megan, Stephanie and Liz to the Ruth Eckerd Hall family.
From left to right: James Raulerson, Venue Manager; Megan Byrne, Production Manager; Stephanie Adamo, Marketing Coordinator and Liz Mulhearn, Ticket Office Supervisor/ VIP Client Services.
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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Annual Dinner Honors Two Important Groups
At the Annual Dinner of the Ruth Eckerd Hall Board of Directors, Chairman Rick Bouchard recognized the generosity of Legacy Society members and members reaching 30 years (or more) of giving to the Hall. Both donor groups have made the dream of the arts and arts education possible at Ruth Eckerd Hall and in our community. Additionally, the Hall’s Annual Report to the Community was reviewed and new Board members Michael Connor and Marion Rich were welcomed.
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From left to right: Members of the Legacy Society in attendance – Herbert & Mavis Schwartz, Geri Trautlein, Doreen Halliwell, Lara Shane, Charlene Gordon, Dana Garlick, Tammy Levent, Pat Grubb, Renée Hurley, Nelson Morrow, Richard Murphy, Andrew Spitz and George & Doris Dalack. Robert Challener is seated. (On stage is Linda Griffin-Keliher, Board Member Chair, Planned Giving Committee and Attorney at Law.)
From left to right: Members reaching 30 years (or more) of giving in attendance – Herbert & Mavis Schwartz, Mark Wimberly representing Progress Energy, Karen Seel, Barry & Judith Alpert, Harold Heye, Chris & William Nodine, Terry McHarg, Lisl Shick and Mary Turner.
Ruth Eckerd Hall’s 2009-2010 Annual Report highlights: • Programmed, produced and hosted more than 1,000 concerts and events • Impacted more than 750,000 arts patrons • Extended our reach through membership with Friends of Music, 1UP and Family Membership • Extended our reach through education with Creative Aging Initiative, Eckerd Theater Company and PASSport: Combining Arts Education with Traditional Studies • Top-ranked venue in the U.S. for number of tickets sold to concerts and events • Ranked in the top 10 for the last 10 years • Touched the lives of 86,000 adults and children • Offered 163,000 hours of arts education experiences • Supported the mission of 115 other organizations • Partnered with nearly 35 other organizations to fulfill our mission • Supplied 350 volunteers the ability to donate 33,370 hours saving the Hall over $242,000
Exciting New Benefit for Circle of Stars Members – Broadway Opening Night Cast Parties Circle of Stars members are invited to join us for an exciting new benefit – Opening Night Cast Parties in conjunction with all of this year’s Broadway Series performances in the Margaret Heye Great Room prior to, during intermission and after the performance! Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeurves, champagne, wine and soft drinks. Artist attendance at reception is not implied or guaranteed.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Friday, March 30, 2012 Saturday, April 7, 2012 Friday, August 3, 2012
MEMPHIS* Fiddler on the Roof South Pacific Beauty and the Beast
We look forward to seeing you at all four of them! *During the run of MEMPHIS the Hoffman Dress Circle Lounge will be transformed into a 1950s Lounge. We will have entertainment in the Hoffman Dress Circle Lounge post-show following each of the evening performances.
Want to Meet Some of Your Favorite Entertainers? Become a Circle of Stars member* and enjoy privileges including exclusive VIP Experiences* or meet and greets with performers, back stage tours, autograph sessions, sound check parties and other up-close and personal experiences. If you’re not already enjoying this exclusive member benefit, call us on the VIP line to find out how you can. *Circle of Stars memberships start at $1,500 per year. VIP experiences are limited and priority is given based upon membership level and artist availability.
Kelli O’Hara (center), three time Tony Award®–nominee, sang with the Boston Pops performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall and took time to meet Caitlain Tarasi (left) and Alexa Bouchard (right), former Hoffman Institute students and scholarship winners, home on Spring Break from Oklahoma City University, Kelly’s alma mater. Ray and Niki Bouchard, Alexa’s parents have been members since 1994 and requested the special meet and greet – a great way to enhance a member’s benefits while tying in an educational component.
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Leading Ladies Continue Support of Arts Education The members of the Leading Ladies helped to raise $53,000 this year and presented a check to Ruth Eckerd Hall
at their May Luncheon. The funds continue their tradition of supporting the arts education programs of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The donation reflected the proceeds from the many Leading Ladies fundraising events held throughout the 2010 – 2011 season including LaPetit Posh Sale, Breakfast with Santa, their Holiday Gala, a 1930s themed party and a Kentucky Derby Party. The 9th Annual Breakfast with Santa is scheduled for Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 9:00 – 11:30 am in the Margarete Heye Great Room at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Call Karen White at (727) 939-3456 for your $20 individual ticket to this holiday favorite! Since their inception 30 years ago, the Leading Ladies have contributed nearly $2 million to benefit the arts education programs of Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Karen White, 2010 – 2011 Leading Ladies President, Robert Freedman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President & CEO, Joyce Bonomini, Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute Director of Education, Barry Hamilton, Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute Instruction Manager and Jan Harroun, 2011 – 2012 Leading Ladies President.
6th Annual Spring Gala – Memphis Nights
Susan Benjamin and Joan Kline, 2011 Spring Gala Chairpersons
Special Events bring together donors, community leaders and friends whose support help to shape Ruth Eckerd Hall. On April 29 nearly 400 guests enjoyed an evening dining on stage while dancing on an extension over many rows of theater seats to the tunes of Private Stock Band. Guests participated in a silent and live auction with auctioneers John Connelly and Paul Phillips. This year’s event offered an exciting “sneak peek” of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, MEMPHIS, produced in part by Ruth Eckerd Hall scheduled to hit the Hall’s Main Stage in February 2012. Kevin Massey from the Broadway Company of the show MEMPHIS joined Gala guests and sang two songs from the hit show. The Tony Award® was also available for guests to have their photos taken with as a memento. Over $192,000 was raised to benefit the arts education programs of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored and supported the event! If you’re interested in viewing and/or purchasing photos from the Spring Gala event, go to www.cameronhphotograhy.photoreflect.com, click on Ruth Eckerd Hall Spring Gala 2011. This link will be available until August 30. Look for more details on the 7th Annual Spring Gala in upcoming issues of Applause.
Spring Gala Sponsors & Patrons Grand Sponsor AT&T Celebration Sponsor Clearwater Cardiovascular & Interventional Consultants Toast Sponsors Bright House Networks Dimmitt Automotive Group Joan and Michael Kline Progress Energy Regions Bank Deborah and Charlie Rutz Barbara and Eric Schmitz Sandy and Tim Stroyne Table Sponsors Cantonis Family Foundation Clearwater Gas System / City of Clearwater Clearwater Threshers / Philadelphia Phillies Roxanne and Mike Connor Creative Contractors Inc. Mary and Bryan Crino Dr. and Mrs. Eric Egozi Elite Travel – an American Express Travel Representative Robert Jackson MK Hoffman Family Foundation Ray and Nancy Murray Northern Trust Pinch A Penny, Inc. Raymond James Financial Sharmila and Vivek Seth St. Petersburg Times Suncoast Hospice Foundation Syd Entel Galleries / Susan Benjamin Glass etc. Think Tank Studio, Inc. Wells Fargo Insurance Wells Fargo Private Bank USAmeriBank Whitney National Bank Patrons Drs. Michael and Pamela Adams Gloria Batts Carroll W. and Mabel A. Cheek Dorothy Dutcher Joshua Magidson Laura and Brian Maiocco Kenneth G. O’Neill R. Bob Smith III Debbie and David Stone
Ruth Eckerd Hall gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and companies that generously provided services or products in support of the 6th Annual Spring Gala: 688 Fine Wines & Spirits AirTran The Alden Beach Resort & Suites Alexandria Lea’s Salon Alfano’s Restaurant & Splendido Lounge Allegiant Air Anheuser-Busch Anonymous Another Day in Paradise Boat Club APSCO Appliance Center Bag ‘n Baggage Pam Bascio Beach Belts Beans About Cooking Belleair Bluffs Cleaners Belleair Bluffs Surf and Turf Market Belleair Country Club Belleair Jewelry Belleair Opticians Susan and Steven Benjamin Glenn Bergoffen The Honorable Gus Bilirakis Best Western Crystal River Resort Bon Appetit Restaurant Bonefish Grill Bucket Fillers, Inc. Café Ponte Cappello & Co. Carmel Café & Wine Bar Casa Monica Hotel Casanova Restaurant & Lounge Cassi & Co. César A. Lara, Center for Weight Management Céviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant Clearwater Center for Cosmetic Surgery Clearwater City Grill Cobblestone Court Colorful Coatings, Inc. Countryside Country Club Mary and Bryan Crino Cristino’s Coal Oven Pizza The Dali Museum Demetriss Miller Studio Dennis White Painting Contractor Dimmitt Automotive Group
Daniel M. Doyle E & E Steakout Grill Earth Origins Market East Lake Woodlands Country Club East West Acupuncture & Wellness Center, Inc. Melissa Egozi Elite Travel – an American Express Travel Representative Ellah Home Embassy Limousine Florida Orange Groves Winery Fred and Aleta Fisher David Forrester Frenchy’s The Fresh Market Gesner Estate Jewelry Glazer Children’s Museum Greek Islands Restaurant Great Explorations, Inc. GrillSmith Harr’s Surf and Turf – Palm Harbor Hunter’s Green Country Club Image Depot of Palm Harbor Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club Irmi’s Alterations & Dry Cleaning Island Way Grill J.J. Gandy’s Famous Key Lime Pie J. Joseph Salon The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Julie’s Cottage of Provence Kennedy Space Center Joan and Michael Kline LaserSpa of Tampa Bay Le Bouchon Leaders Casual Furniture Tammy Levent Leukens Lifestyle Family Fitness Lindsay Phillips, LLC Luz’s Orchids Laura and Brian Maiocco Merle Norman Cosmetics Mystic Fish Northwood Floral Market O’Keefe’s Restaurant Ozona Blue Grilling Co. Palm Restaurant Panera Bread Paradise Worldwide Transportation Pepito Masterpiece Portraits
Pet Grooming by Terry Pinch A Penny, Inc. The Pink Petticoat PRP Wine International, Inc. Quality Plus Cleaners Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club Jeanie Renfrow Rivers at the Watergate Robert Young Jeweler Extraordinaire Rooms To Go Ruth Eckerd Hall Salon Solei Samec Tile & Marble, Inc. San Sebastian Winery Barbara and Eric Schmitz Karen Seel, Pinellas County Commissioner Sharmila Seth Shephard’s Beach Resort Shoes by Beverly The Silver Queen Dr. Kathleen Soe Southern Wine & Spirits Southwest Airlines Starlight Dining Cruises Debbie and David Stone Sandy and Tim Stroyne Svedka Vodka Sweet Tomatoes Syd Entel Galleries / Susan Benjamin Glass etc. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Rays Tampa Museum of Art Tampa Palm Golf & Country Club Throwing Stars Jewelry by Amy Leff URBANcoast Vertical Ventures – Rock Climbing Gym Rick Vetzel VIP Tours New York Virginia Street Dermatology Walt’s Seasonal Cuisine Warm Mineral Springs Resort & Day Spa Wayne Marion Jenny Panek Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Wentworth Country Club White Knuckle Jet Boat Tom Whiting - Artist Wildflower Café Wine Cellar Restaurant
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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Ruth Eckerd Hall is tremendously grateful to the over 5,500 members who support our commitment to the performing arts and arts education. Throughout the year in other publications such as Ovation, our Main Stage Program Book, we recognize our Circle of Stars members; many of them founders and involved since the inception of the Hall. We are extremely thankful for their patronage and continued support. At this time, we would like to highlight our Circle of Friends members and thank them for their ongoing support of the Hall. Jamie Wimberly, Mark Wimberly, Ruth Eckerd Hall Board Member and Southern Coastal Regional Vice President, Progress Energy, Karen Seel, Pinellas County Commissioner and Carlen Petersen, Ruth Eckerd Hall Board Member and Chair of the Advocacy Committee.
Active Circle of Friends Members As of June 1, 2011 PRODUCER: $650 + ANNUALLY Mr. Steve Allen Mr. and Mrs. Keith Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Kent Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bauders Ms. Nikki Bicknell Mr. John Bridson Mr. Brian Brown Mr. Douglas C. Buchan Mrs. Cheryl Buetzow Mr. Thomas C. Bundy Mr. Irv Cohen Mr. Ronald Cohn Mr. Gary R. Cox Dr. Roger N. Danziger Mr. & Mrs. Joel F. Dennison Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Eken Mr. James M. Esser Ms. Judith L. Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ferrara Mrs. Lisa Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Floyd Dr. Arthur Forman Mr. Barry Glenn Alvin and Shirley Howes Ms. Penny Hulbert Mr. Vladimir Jacaj Ms. Karin Anne Johnson Mr. Gary R. Kappel Mr. Harold R. Kaprelian Mr. Rodney Korf Ms. Veronica Langley Ms. Blossom Leibowitz Ms. Colleen Maddox Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Mancini Ms. Bobbie Mayo Ralph Money Ms. Paula Muhlhan Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nisk Mr. & Mrs. Robert Packard Mr. and Mrs. Norman Phelps Jr Mr. Frederick Rapp and Mr. Albert Pavlas Mark and Laura Ratcliffe Mrs. Sheldon L. Rothman Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Runge Mr. Bill T. Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Don J. Schumacher Dr. Dee Stephenson Mr. John Stokely Mr. Bill Sumansky and Ms. Tori Lewis Ms. Rosa Tattoli The Hampton at Clearwater Dr. Arnold H. Weinstein Ms. Amy J. Whitehurst Mrs. P.G. Winquist
TROUPER: $350 + ANNUALLY Mr. Stephen Abelman Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Ackley Mr. I.B. Alexander Ms. Elizabeth P. Allen Esq Mr. and Mrs. John Alonso Mr. Gregory Anderson Ms. Linda Anderson Ms. Patsy Anderson Mr. Michael Angelikoussis Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Anthony Mr. Alex Baja Mr. and Mrs. Clint Baker Dr. and Mrs. Leroy C. Barry Ms. Janet Baustert
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Mrs. Claudia Beghe-Balducci Ms. Catherine Belcher Dr. Larry Bell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell Mr. J Forrest Bennett Mr. Stephen Bennett Bennett Consulting Services Ms. Janice Birch Mr. Quentin Bischoff Mr. Charles Blake Dr. and Mrs. Brett Bolhofner Libby Bolling & Bill McGaughey Mr. Robert E. Bouffard Mr. Carl Bourne Mrs. Bonnie Bowen Mr. & Mrs. Heinrich Bracker Dr. David B. Brill Mr. Richard Brindley Dr. Joan Brown and Dr. Bruce Levine Mr. and Mrs. William Brown Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brudnicki Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bunn Mr. K. Burd & Mrs. A. Kananda Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Burger Mrs. Alice Burnham Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Caleca Mr. Thomas Camera Mr. Guy R. Campbell III Mr. Larry Capps Mr. Craig K. Carmichael Ms. Mary C. Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Charles Carter, Jr. Marj & Nick Catalano Mr. Richard Chambers Mrs. Linda Chapman Ms. LaVerne F. Chenault Mr. Robert L. Clark Mr. Wayne J. Clark Ms. Michelle Clark Clw Real Estate Services Group Mr. Warren Cohen Mr. Steve Colley Connors Family Mr. Jeffrey Conway Mr. & Mrs. Carl Corrello Mr. Dave Cosper Mr. and Mrs. George E. Cousin Mr. Raybon Cox Mr. Norris Crenshaw Mr. Robert K. Cromwell Jason & Temara Cutliffe Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dallmann Mr. and Mrs. Danny Daugherty Drew Davis & William Lane Mr. Mark Davis Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dawsey Mr. Donald DeAcetis Mr. and Mrs. David Deal Mr. Anthony DeCesare Lt. Col. & Mrs. Eddie Deerfield Ms. Teresa DeLong Ms. Bessie Demos Marley, Cary and Randy Denierio Ms. Phyllis Di Vilio Mr. and Mrs. Darby Dickerson Mr. John DiLeo Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dippre Mr. & Mrs. Charles Doane Ms. Pamela Donovan Ms. Kathryn Doolin Ms. Danita Downey Mr. Dennis Drellishak Mr. Michael Duclon TK Dunn Mr. Jeff Durham Ms. Karin Durlacher
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Mr. Bruno Sinopoli Ms. Joan Slacter Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Slater Mr. Mark Slater Mr. & Mrs. George K. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith Mr. Joshua Smith Mr. M.D. Smith Mr. Bruce Snively Mr. & Mrs. Donald Snow Dr. & Mrs. Michael Solomon Mr. Ricardo Soriano Mr. Charles Spalding Mrs. Barbara Sparrer Mr. Barry Spaulding Ms. Jennifer Spaulding Ms. Barbara Speros Mrs. Francine Sperrazza Mrs. Barbara Stafford R.A. & L. Stahl Mr. John Stalter Ms. Bonnie Stanaitis Elithia Stanfield & T. Huffman Mr. Anton Stankowski Ms. Amy Stanton Ms. Jane Staskus Ms. Maja Stearns Dr. Barbara Stein M.D. P.A. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stenglein Mr. Arnold Stenvog Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. and Dorothy L. Stern Mrs. Elisabeth Sternbeck Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stewart Ms. Annmarie Stewart Dr. William Strupp Alan and Diane Stull Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sullivan Mrs. Ellen M Sullivan SunTrust Bank of Tampa Bay Mr. George Swartz Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Sweeney Ms. Patricia Sweeney Mrs. Carol Takacs Mr. Dana Tallman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tamme Tampa Independent Paralegals Mr. Stanley Tangalakis Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tanner Mr. Jeffrey Tanner Mrs. Peggy Tanney Mr. Craig Tatar Mr. Terry Taylor Mr. Christopher E. Teall Dr. Jeffrey Lee Tedder Mr. Marc Allen Tenney Ms. Janice Scott Tetrault Ms. Susan Tharp Mrs. Carol Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornton Mr. Robert Thornton Drs. Scott and Lorraine Thorpe Mr. David Tieche Mr. Richard W Titterud Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomecko Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Tomeo Mr. Charles Tommelleo Ms. Pamela Tonkin Ms. Patricia H. Torreyson Ms. Deborah Toth Mr. and Mrs. Waid J. Tribiano Mr. William Trogele Ms. Kimberly Troyer Mrs. Alice Tucker Mr. Arthur Tuma Ms. Terry Sue Turner Mr. William J. Turnier Mr. Lou Tutko Ms. Yvonne Ulmer Pete and Peggy Ulzynski Ms. Delores Ungureit Ms. Rebecca Unwin Ms. Anna Valente Lynette Leslie Van Baber Ms. Dale Van Houten Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Vansuch Ms. Laurie Varre Mr. and Mrs. Greg Veltman Mr. Michele Villani Ms. Frances Vitale Ms. Cynthia Vitters Ms. Beth vom Eigen
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wagner Mrs. Hildegard Wagner Mrs. Fern Wakulich Tom and Margo Walbolt Dr. and Mrs. Craig Walker Mr. & Mrs. Bernard F. Walker Mr. Jeff Walters Ms. Lauren K. Wanzie Mrs. Denise Ward Ms. Pamela Ward Ms. Lisa Ware Dr. Bill Warner Mr. and Mrs. Ed Warner Ms. Florence Wasserman Mr. & Mrs. G.W. Wattles III Mrs. Patricia A. Watts Ms. Holly Waugh Mr. & Mrs. Dale S. Webber Mr. Lawrence Webber Mr. and Mrs. Gary Webster Mr. Francis Weiss Mr. Michael Weiss Ms. Lucille Weiss Rabbi David & Danielle Weizman Ms. Donna Welch-Buksar Mr. and Mrs. William Weller Ms. Jacqueline Weller Mr. Francis Werner Ms. Cindy Werner Jill and Gary West Mrs. Joanne V. West Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Weyer Mr. Richard Whalen Ms. Lisa Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. Stephen White Mr. Steven White Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Widman Ms. Jean Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Williams Mr. William Williams Ms. Dorothy A. Williams Ms. Stephanie Willis Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. Wilson Ms. Anna Hungerford Wilson Ms. Margaret Winters Mr. David J. Wirth Mr. Glenn R. Witt Mrs. Nancy Woitas Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Wollowick Dr. and Mrs. William Wolman Dr. & Mrs. David Wolstein Dr. Karen Wolstein Mr. & Mrs. John Wood Ms. Diane Woodrow Mr. & Mrs. Richard Worman Ms. Lori Wright Doug & Tina Wuorinen Mr. & Mrs. Martin Yost Mr. Christopher Young Ms. Roberta Yourtee Mr. Michael J. Zanatian Ms. Elly Zank Mr. Robert Zavisza Mr. Bill Zell Ms. Joyce Zillig Mrs. Carol Zinda John Zolfo
$60 and Under Nearly 3,700 gifts were made at these levels. Although space does not allow us to list each individually, Ruth Eckerd Hall recognizes the invaluable support of each gift and extends our appreciation to these generous donors.
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Partners.
Strategic Partnership Formed Love the Arts? At Ceviche, food is art and the performance lives on night after night. Just five minutes from Ruth Eckerd Hall, Ceviche is officially established as “the place to go before and after the show.” A strategic partnership officially connecting the two Clearwater cultural hot spots is a match made in night-life heaven. The restaurant is open late seven days a week and offers live music most nights, making it the ideal place to go for dinner before or late-night dining after a show. Ceviche Clearwater is located in a historic Spanish-style home located on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. It is a unique restaurant concept where atmosphere, culture and food blend perfectly into one. The space combines old world Spanish charm with incredible new world Barcelona design. The flare and flavors of Spain are carefully blended together to create a unique dining and entertainment experience. The menu consists of over one hundred tapas to share, influenced by traditional dishes from old Spain. Guests can enjoy live entertainment in the lounge, drinks and a cigar on the patio or a romantic dinner in the intimate dining room. This particular location is open for lunch and also features an incredible special reserve selection of wines and vintages from around the world. On the second floor, Ceviche Clearwater houses an ultra-exclusive banquet space for parties up to sixty people and an intimate wine room perfect for special occasion dinners and tastings up to twenty. The Ceviche Restaurant group has five locations throughout the central Florida area and has been a long-time supporter of community causes specifically in healthcare and education. As part of the partnership, Ceviche sponsored a recent Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office thank you celebration. Additionally, Ceviche is offering a 10% discount to all Ruth Eckerd Hall members. Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Spain – discover Ceviche tonight!
Newest Wall of Stars Members Welcomed Two new Wall of Stars members were recently welcomed with ceremonies. They are Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Raymond James Financial. Members inducted onto the Wall of Stars have supported Ruth Eckerd Hall with gifts totaling $150,000 or more.
Robert Freedman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President & CEO, Sara Bittorf, Carrabba’s Italian Grill Vice President of Marketing, Jamie Miller, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Lara Shane, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Chief Development Officer unveil the Carrabba’s Italian Grill plaque on the Wall of Stars.
Vickie Stafford, Parker Stafford, First Vice President, Senior Fixed Income Manager, Raymond James Trust Private Wealth Management and Carolyn Russell, Assistant to Tom James, Chairman of Raymond James Financial, unveils the Raymond James Financial plaque on the Wall of Stars.
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Corporate Partners Recognized with Dinner and Private Concert Ruth Eckerd Hall recognized the 2010 – 2011 corporate sponsors and welcomed prospective new sponsors with a midMay dinner and private concert. The evening included dinner generously donated by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, recognition for corporate partners, a behind the scenes Q&A with Bobby Rossi, the Hall’s Entertainment Director, a drawing for prizes including a four day/three night trip to Cancun from Elite Travel – an American Express Travel Representative and a concert, Q&A and meet and greet with the 1970s rock group Firefall. Steve Kramer, Board Member, Chair, Corporate Development Committee and Managing Partner with New York Life, led the evening’s events. This year’s event was held on the Hall’s Main Stage. Corporate sponsors receive exceptional exposure, recognition and visibility, as well as the knowledge that you are helping to make the Tampa Bay community a better place to work, live and play.
Steve Kramer, member of the Board of Directors, Chair, Corporate Development Committee and Managing Partner with New York Life, greets corporate sponsors and prospective sponsors to the 2010 – 2011 dinner.
Book Travel through Elite and Percentage of Proceeds Benefit Ruth Eckerd Hall Elite Travel, an American Express travel representative located on U.S. 19 North in Palm Harbor, Florida, teamed up as a partner with Ruth Eckerd Hall nearly two years ago. Elite Travel is a proven leader in luxury travel services, catering to the discriminating tastes of clients worldwide who expect the very best. As a trusted Preferred Partner to internationally recognized providers, destinations and brands, Elite offers a price match guarantee, amenities, pricing and experiences not made available to the general public. Their commitment to excellence is demonstrated in their efforts to fully understand your preferences and desires. This knowledge helps them to customize one-of-a-kind itineraries and experiences for you. And, this commitment doesn’t end once they’ve planned your dream vacation. While you are traveling, they become your trusted “on-call” resource, ready to handle additional requests, changes or any unexpected difficulties that might arise. They seek to become your personal concierge from beginning to end. According to Jill Melkonian, Ruth Eckerd Hall Board Member, Funded Life Member and Leading Lady, “We have traveled to all 50 states and 131 countries together. In doing so, we have encountered many travel agents and agencies. Elite Travel has surpassed all others in terms of exceptional customer service. We have very specialized requirements, which our personal Elite agent, Judy, does a great job meeting. Her service and follow-through are excellent! Whether you’re planning a simple weekend retreat or a complicated odyssey, Elite Travel is the agency that will exceed your expectations to ensure an unmatched experience. And, in this world of almost daily disappointments, isn’t it refreshing to find an agency that shows kindness, discretion, attention to detail and professionalism? I highly recommend Elite Travel.” Book travel through Elite and you will not only experience the best vacation of your life, a percentage of proceeds will go to Ruth Eckerd Hall. Simply inquire when you call them at (727) 726-9090.
THANK YOU TO RUTH ECKERD HALL’S
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Support our partners because they support the Hall and the arts in our community!
Become a Corporate Partner, receive exceptional exposure, recognition and visibility, as well as the knowledge that you are helping to make the Tampa Bay community a better place to work, live and play. Contact Joyce Pemberton, Director, Corporate Partnership at (727) 712-2716 or jpemberton@ rutheckerdhall.net to learn how.
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Future.
Hoffman Student Wins Walker’s Rising Stars
Sam Jones, a Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute student and 2010 Ruth Eckerd Hall Youth Scholarship winner in the Instrumental Category, took first place at this year’s Walker’s Rising Stars scholarship competition. The annual competition is funded by Bay Area neurosurgeon and Pinellas Education Foundation board member, Dr. Jeffrey Walker and awards scholarships up to $7,000 to outstanding public high school junior and senior solo performers in the fields of instrumental music, vocal music, drama, dance and visual arts. Sam is a senior at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, where he is dually enrolled as a high school senior and college sophomore. He has a long list of musical accomplishments to his credit including being the Principal Trumpet of the Pinellas Youth Symphony (PYS) and the Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra as well as being on the substitute musician list for The Florida Orchestra. He has won the Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition. Sam has qualified as a semi-finalist at the National Trumpet Competition every year since 2007; in 2008 he won his age category. In 2008, Sam also won the Florida Orchestra Young Artist Competition. He has been a Florida All-State musician since 2006. In 2008, he traveled with PYS on their tour of Italy and Austria. In addition, for the past four summers, Sam has attended the Kinhaven Music School in Vermont. In 2009 and 2010 he attended the Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar, where he studied with numerous international musicians. Sam is also a member of the National Honor Society and volunteers for the American Red Cross. He will attend Juilliard School located in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City in the fall.
Hoffman Students Do Good
A I O P
Students of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall have gone on to achieve great things. Following are a few of their success stories . . . Lauran Irion is a musician, songwriter, actor and former Hoffman Institute student. After many successful performances in Clearwater, at the age of 14, she decided to make the big move to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams and begin professional recording sessions of her own original music. Earlier this year Lauran appeared in the Murray Studio Theater. In addition to singing, she can also be seen acting in a recurring role in the hit Disney TV show I’m In The Band and guest starring on the ABC Family show Melissa and Joey. While in Clearwater for her Murray Studio performance, Lauran returned to her middle school alma mater (Safety Harbor Middle School) to talk to the students and gave an impromptu mini-concert. Her former choir teacher, Rosemary Collins, still teaches at the school as well as the Hoffman Institute. Lauran is currently working on finishing up her first album.
Lauran Irion, former Hoffman Institute student, with Rosemary Collins, Safety Harbor Middle School and Hoffman Institute choir/vocal instructor.
Hannah Zazzaro, 17, has been involved in musical theater, singing, receiving awards and being accepted into statewide programs since seventh grade. Now, as a high school senior, she has a long resume of awards. Following are a few of her highlights: National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Young Arts Vocal – Silver Award and Musical Theater – Merit Award 2011, National Foundation of Arts and Letters Shirley Rabb Winston Scholarship for Voice – 2nd place, Foundation for Excellence in Education Arts for Life Scholarship, Tampa Bay Business for Culture & the Arts High School Stars Scholarship – 1st place in Voice, Florida State Thespian Society Scholarship, Pinellas County Walker’s Rising Stars Vocal Scholarship – 1st Place, Classical Singer High School Competition First Round – 2nd Place, Ruth Eckerd Hall Youth Scholarship in the Performing Arts – 1st Place – Vocal, University of Kentucky Schmidt Vocal Competition – 1st Place, Florida Suncoast Opera Guild Competition – 2nd Place and Straz Center Nominee for Broadway Star of the Future – 2010 and 2011. Additionally, Hannah will attend Broadway Theatre Project this summer for the second time. She has also portrayed parts in a variety of plays including Gladys in Hannah Zazzaro, current The Pajama Game and Agnes in I Do I Do! Hannah was chosen to sing at the Pinellas Education Foundation’s Evening of Excellence, sang the Hoffman Institute student multi scholarship award National Anthem for the Tampa Bay Rays last season and winner, is on her way to the of Cincinnatiand sang the National Anthem at Countryside High University College Conservatory of Thanks to the St. Petersburg Times Fund Tuition School’s recent graduation ceremony. In the fall, Music. she will be attending the University of CincinnatiAssistance Offered to Summer Classes College Conservatory of Music (CCM) for a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in The St. Petersburg Times Fund awarded Ruth Eckerd Hall a generous grant Musical Theater. Hannah was selected as a member of their freshman class of $10,000 to provide tuition assistance for summer classes at The Marcia P. of 19 students out of the over 700 who auditioned. It is considered one of Hoffman Performing Arts Institute. The grant will allow the Institute to serve the top Musical Theatre schools in the country. children ages three to 17 with over 100 classroom experiences. Parents desiring tuition assistance will demonstrate their need through a formal application process. Assistance will be awarded at multiple levels ranging from 25 – 100% of the total tuition cost and in several cases, will provide for more than one child per family. This is especially important for working parents who wish to keep their children together for summer activities. Every child who qualifies for assistance will receive One night a year each May, the neighborhood around Skycrest an appropriate award based on level of need. Elementary School in Clearwater looks like a parking lot. Cars Thank you, St. Petersburg Times Fund, for are everywhere and parking is at a premium. On that night, every helping children build confidence and selfstudent at the school gets a chance to show off his or her academic esteem as well as ignite and sustain a life-long prowess to their family, friends and neighbors at Curriculum Night. passion for the arts! Not through standardized test scores, but through plays, stories, Young students participate in The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall in the summer classes where they learn poems, songs and art. That was the case on a Thursday night in late the practical application of acquired skills, presentation, performance May as Skycrest's classrooms and media center turned into center experiences and have fun. stage and an art gallery. For a decade, the school has used the arts to spark enthusiasm in children and make learning more fun. This
Local Elementary School Students Show Off Their Minds by Using the Arts
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Donor Generosity Helps Fund Student Scholarships Each year five talented high school juniors or seniors are selected as first place recipients of the Ruth Eckerd Hall Youth Scholarships in the Performing Arts. Thanks to the generosity of the Leading Ladies and our donors, in 2011 each student was awarded $2,500 to continue their studies of the performing arts. Additionally, the scholarships were presented to the students by national artists Joshua Bell, Frankie Valli, the cast of Ballroom with a Twist, Kenny G and Carol Burnett respectively. Following is an overview of the student’s accomplishments. Kelsey Bannon is this year’s recipient of the Instrumental Scholarship. He is a junior at Northside Christian High School. Kelsey performs with the St. Petersburg College Percussion Ensemble and the St. Petersburg Opera Company. He has been a member of the All State Band for one year and the All County Band for five consecutive years. Kelsey was a winner of the James Tuten Award for the Most Valuable Band Member and is a member of the National Honor Society. Jordan Rodnizki is this year’s recipient of the Vocal Scholarship. He is a junior at Countryside High School. He has been a student at The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall for many years in both the Vocal and Drama tracks. This year he was also awarded the second place prize in Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Youth Scholarship in Drama. Jordan has also won several awards for his writing talent. At the 6th Annual Spring Gala, Jordan performed Part of a Painting from the song cycle, Edges, which was the year-long project for the Musical Theater track, which was performed in the Murray Studio Theater in April. Aubrey Cheek is the recipient of the Dance Scholarship. She is a junior at Palm Harbor University High School. Aubrey has received a scholarship to attend Tradition in Tap in New York City where she auditioned and was selected to perform in their final 2009 – 2010 showcase. She has twice been accepted and attended the Tap Kids intensive workshop in New York City and was selected as one of only 60 participants from the U.S. and Canada from 2005 – 2009. Aubrey was a member of Florida All State Choir in 2007. She was the recipient of the Lary Award in 2006 for her role in Oliver as one of Fagin’s boys performed at the Francis Wilson Playhouse. She received a scholarship to attend the summer academic program at Brown University in 2010 and a scholarship to attend the Spanish Immersion program at Eckerd College in 2009. Aubrey is a member of the National Honor Society. Alexis Harter is the recipient of the Drama Scholarship. She is a junior at Berkeley Preparatory School. Alexis has studied Drama and Voice at the Hoffman Institute since 2004 appearing in multiple Next Stop Broadway and Drama III and IV productions. She was invited to participate in such prestigious programs as Oklahoma City University’s High School Musical Theater Intensive in 2009, Indiana University’s Midsummer Theater Program in 2010 and the Broadway Theater Project in 2010. Tyler Wertman is the recipient of the Jazz Scholarship. He is a senior at Blake High School. Tyler is a member of the Ruth Eckerd Hall Jazz Band. He was awarded All County Jazz Band from 2006 – 2009. Tyler has been a member of the All County Concert Band from 2007 – 2011 and All State Concert Band in 2008. He was First Chair in the All State Jazz Band in 2010 and Solo Chair in 2011. Tyler received a superior rating for solo at District and State level from 2008 – 2011. He was selected to perform in the University of Central Florida’s High School Jazztet Allstars.
Why We Do What We Do Of the 34 high school students participating in this year’s Project: Shattered Silence, three are left-handed. Some have blue eyes, some brown, some green. Some are from homes of privilege and others have grown up knowing first-hand what it means to struggle with challenges of all shapes and sizes – physical, emotional, financial. Some are confident and carry themselves with assuredness, while some of them walk with a hesitancy that is characteristic of teenagers. And yet, to the absolute amazement of all involved, they now share a permanent bond. They have laughed, cried, written, talked and performed together and more importantly – been changed. Led by Hoffman Institute Teaching Artist, Jared O’Roark, these students are continuing in the footsteps of those from last year’s project on a journey of self-discovery and understanding. He explains “The of Project: Shattered Silence. theme for this year, ‘Despite the Reflection,’ is insecurity. This is an incredibly brave group of teenagers who are willing to open Members The theme for this year’s program was up their hearts and stories in order to start healing themselves, and in turn, help the audience know that the best way to grow is insecurity. through honesty.” If attendance is any indication, their message has reached many. Performing to two full houses earlier this summer, the students received welldeserved ovations and applause. Incorporating the element of charity, proceeds from these performances will benefit The Children’s Home Society of Tampa Bay, a United Way agency that protects children and strengthens youth and families throughout the state by providing a myriad of services. The charity was chosen by the students themselves. Participant Samantha Schuyler (age 17) explains the experience perfectly – “Project: Shattered Silence is about young people being young and trying to understand themselves and others. It’s about realizing that despite our differing stories and troubles and tragedies, we are all linked and essentially the same.” Well said, Sam. Another beautiful example of why we do what we do . . . Contributed by Sharon Reid-Kane - Assistant Director of Education, The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute blending together of teaching academics using the arts has been so positive; Skycrest has become a model school for the program that makes it happen. PASSport is a program of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall. It's based on the idea that students learn more readily when their imagination and creativity are nurtured. The Hoffman Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall partners with local elementary schools whose student populations face economic challenges. Throughout the school year a group of three to five teaching artists are sent 22 times each to work with the school's educators and students. "I have no words to describe it," said Skycrest Principal Angelean Bing. "It's just awesome watching the kids. The parental support is overwhelming. This is what we should be doing." Curriculum Night is repeated at Lealman Avenue Elementary School, who has a five year history in the PASSport program and Skyview and Eisenhower Elementary Schools, who each have participated for one year. In 2010, John Hopkins Middle School was the first middle school to participate in a pilot program. At this year’s event
nearly 20 Ruth Eckerd Hall donors and community leaders took a school bus ride to Skycrest to experience first-hand the accomplishments of the school’s students. And on that very special evening in late May, the children presented what they had learned about literature, music, history and science. A fourth grade student shared, “I was a little nervous at first but I felt more confident when I remembered that my teachers had told us we were ready and that we would be great!” Source: St. Petersburg Times
As part of her year-end PASSport performance, Angelie, a Skycrest Elementary School student, put into practice what she had learned by acting her part in the play Follow the Moon. Photo credit: Douglas R. Clifford, St. Petersburg Times.
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Legacy.
Inaugural Fred Travalena Scholarship Awarded - His Legacy Continues
Bobby Rossi, Ruth Eckerd Hall Director of Entertainment, Lois James Travalena (Fred’s widow), Lt. Col. Scott Burnett (representing the Burnett Family) and Joyce Bonomini, Hoffman Institute Director of Education.
In memory of one of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s long-time friends, Fred Travalena, a scholarship and tuition assistance fund was created. Fred was a consummate entertainer, actor singer/songwriter/lyricist, variety performer, recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and USO entertainer of our troops abroad. Because of Fred’s special relationship with and commitment to our military, the new Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Program is designed to provide opportunities for members of military families to study music, drama and/or dance at The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The inaugural Fred Travalena Scholarship was presented to Stephen Burnett, the son of Lt. Col. Scott E. Burnett, an Intelligence Officer serving at Mac Dill Air Force Base in Tampa. The Lt. Col. and his wife, Katherine, have six children ranging in age from seven to 30. Their son, Stephen, has studied for three years at The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall in the Jazz Track. Stephen is an extraordinary alto sax player, a senior at Blake High School and a member of the Jazz Combo performing for and serving the community. With two other children interested in the performing arts, the Burnett Family could not be more deserving of this prestigious scholarship.
Welcome New Legacy Society Members The Legacy Society would like to welcome four new members: Judith and Barry Alpert and Carla Soave Roy and Michael Roy. Barry and Judith have been supporters of the arts and arts education at Ruth Eckerd Hall since 1979. Barry is also a former Chairman of the Board of Directors. Carla and Michael became Ruth Eckerd Hall supporters in 2002. Both couples recently decided to ensure their support of the arts last into the future by becoming members of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Legacy Society. Barry and Judith say of their decision to become members of the Ruth Eckerd Hall Legacy Society, “When we die, we leave many things behind . . . one being the memories that we have created in those that have known us and the second is the foundation we leave for others so they can continue to build on your dreams and aspirations for our community. Remembering Ruth Eckerd Hall in your will enhances both of these.” Carla and Michael said of their decision to become members, “We can’t imagine life without Ruth Eckerd Hall. Their Legacy Society seems the perfect thing to do – more people should consider it.” We hope you will consider joining Judith, Barry, Carla and Michael in leaving a lasting legacy to the arts. A legacy gift of any size can make a large – even legendary – difference to Ruth New Legacy Society members, New Legacy Society members, Carla Barry and Judith Alpert. Soave Roy and Michael Roy. Eckerd Hall and the arts!
Become a Member of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Legacy Society – It’s A Great Way to Create a Meaningful Legacy While Providing You With Huge Tax Benefits To become a member in the Ruth Eckerd Hall Legacy Society, simply name Ruth Eckerd Hall as a beneficiary in your last will and testament, revocable trust, irrevocable trust, IRA, life insurance policy, profit sharing plan or pension plan. Here’s a timely idea that can provide donors and their beneficiaries with huge tax benefits while benefiting Ruth Eckerd Hall: As part of the Tax Relief Act of 2010, Congress allowed an important window of opportunity to remain open – one that enables IRA owners age 70 ½ or older to directly transfer up to $100,000 tax free from their Traditional or Roth IRA to an eligible charity. Such amounts can be used to satisfy any required minimum distributions that you must otherwise receive from your Traditional IRA’s for 2011. This can be an excellent way to advance both your philanthropic and estate plans. This provision applies to individual IRA holders, rather than per IRA, so a husband and wife who both meet the minimum age threshold and other requirements may be able to move $200,000 out of their taxable estate! Contributed by David J. Abelson, CFP®, CIMA®
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Legacy of Volunteerism When people think of supporting nonprofit organizations like Ruth Eckerd Hall, they usually think of writing a check. But, there’s a variety of ways to support nonprofit organizations including giving your time or volunteering. Last year alone, Ruth Eckerd Hall had 350 volunteers donate nearly 33,400 hours saving the Hall $242,000! In May, these volunteers were honored with a dinner in Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Margarete Heye Great Room. The event marked the 30th gathering of the Hall’s many volunteers from ushers to administrative support personnel. The Volunteer Salute featured the awarding of years of service pins to volunteers serving 30 years or more and included Usher Sam Benfante (1980) with 31 years of service, Usher June Schnepp (1981) with 30 years of service, Usher Alma Pasquale (1982) with 29 years of service, Usher Arlene Schimkat (1983) with 28 years of service, Head Usher Julie Eiden (1983) with 28 years of service, Usher Jean Carrobotta (1984) with 27 years of service and Usher Frank Costas (1984) with 27 years of service. A variety of giveaways were also awarded including a grand prize of a cruise for two. All volunteers were presented with a special “thank you” of a free appetizer coupon donated by Bonefish Grill. From ushering duties to filing and posting mail, Ruth Eckerd Hall volunteers provide superior services to our members, arts patrons and the community at large.
EDITORIAL CREDITS Summer 2011 Applause is published three times per year for the friends of Ruth Eckerd Hall located at the Richard B. Baumgardner Center for the Performing Arts. Every effort has been made to include all of those that should be included in each article and in each issue. If you have any inquiries, comments or suggestions, please contact Applause, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, (727) 791-7060, www.rutheckerdhall.com. All rights reserved
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.
Richard E. Bouchard, Chairman, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. Robert A. Freedman, President & CEO, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.
Writer/Editor
Tami Alderman, Development Associate
Ushers serving 25 years were awarded service pins and included Helen Burke, John Hall and Diane Musto.
Usher Sam Benfante (1980) made Ruth Eckerd Hall’s 31 year usher history and was presented with a Christopher Still print. He is pictured with Kerry Moore, House Manager.
Start Your Own Legacy with Us
Become a member of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Legacy Society and make a personal investment in the community and ensure years of world-class entertainment and cultural enrichment for yourself and your children. You can enjoy the quality of life we have here in our community and at Ruth Eckerd Hall. And, you can do your part to make it even greater. The array of gift-giving options and the ways you can incorporate them into a legacy gift are as varied as the circumstances they serve. We are always available to provide you with further information and suggestions on gifts that fit with your lifestyle and philanthropic goals. Your legacy gift will help Ruth Eckerd Hall keep the dream of the arts and arts education in our community alive for generations to come! Ms. Merrilee Albright Barry and Judith Alpert Anonymous Drs. Lofty and Laila Basta Mrs. Gloria Batts Mrs. Greta Cesano Jr. Mr. Robert Challener and Mr. Nelson Morrow Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Cheek George and Doris Dalack Mrs. Ralph Dutcher Ms. Julie Eiden Mrs. Sharon Ellis-Champagne Fred and Aleta Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Mardy Gordon Ms. Linda Suzzanne Griffin-Keliher Mrs. Patricia Grubb Mrs. Ruth M. Grymes Mrs. Gladys Douglas Hackworth Mr. Ed Halleran and Mr. Steve Sika
Mrs. Doreen Halliwell Mr. James Harper Ms. Renée Hurley Larry and Jackie Ingram Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson Ms. Tammy Levent David and Mary Macdaid Mr. Richard W. Murphy Dean and Liz Ramus Mr. and Mrs. Richard Redmon Michael and Carla Soave Roy Mrs. Carlos B. Schoeppl Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schwartz Mrs. Lara Shane Mr. Everett Simpkins Dr. and Mrs. R. Bob Smith David P. and Deborah G. Stone Mrs. Ray W. Trautlein
Staff Contributors
Joyce Bonomini, Director of Education Holly Brown, Director of Marketing & Public Relations Maggie Ciadella, Social Memberships Manager Nancy Dietrich, Special Events Manager Jennifer Gonzalez-Bohnert, Director of Membership Karen Jubrail, Chief Financial Officier Cathy Nold, Graphic Design Specialist Joyce Pemberton, Director, Corporate Partnerships Sharon Reid-Kane, Assistant Director of Education Lara Shane, Chief Development Officer Suzanne Ruley, Grants Manager Heather Wilson, Development Research Analyst
Mission Statement
Ruth Eckerd Hall engages the community to master, experience, discover and explore quality performing arts.
Acknowledgements
Support for Ruth Eckerd Hall is provided in part through the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Clearwater and the Leading Ladies of Ruth Eckerd Hall. The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute and the Eckerd Theater Company are supported in part by Bank of America, South Arts, The St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc., Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc., Verizon Foundation, the Pinellas Community Foundation, Eckerd Family Foundation, Wells Fargo, The Rays Baseball Foundation, New York Life and The MetLife Foundation.
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Our Stage July
30 Selena Gomez with special guests ALLSTAR WEEKEND; 7 pm
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Brian Wilson; 8 pm
10 Bryan Adams; 8 pm 12 Shawn Colvin; 8 pm (CT) 21 Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas; 7 pm 26 Kenny Vance & the Planotones; 7:30 pm (CT) 27 Hippiefest IV; 5 pm
(CT)= Capitol Theatre, downtown Clearwater
Our Events October
11 Fashion Takes Center Stage presented by Dillard’s
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Rick Springfield; 8 pm
10 Shaquille O’Neal Presents All Star Comedy Jam; 8 pm 11 Return To Forever; 8 pm 16 The Hazies; 8 pm (CT) 17 Elvis Costello; 8 pm 24 Blondie; 8 pm
October 5 The Script; 8 pm 5
Lindsey Buckingham; 8 pm (CT)
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Marc Brousard; 7:30 pm (CT)
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k.d. lang and The Siss; Boom Bang with Special Guest Teddy Thompson; 8 pm
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Peter Frampton; 8 pm
10 Duran Duran; 8 pm 11 Dolly Pardon; 8 pm
All dates and times are subject to change. For a complete calendar, up-to-date information or to purchase tickets to any of our great shows and/or Master Chef Series, please contact the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office at (727) 791-7400 or visit our website at rutheckerdhall.com.
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Use Your Credit Card at Any Lobby Bar All members and patrons are now able to purchase food and beverage items at any lobby bar using their MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express credit card. The use of credit cards at the lobby bars will reduce the time required to wait for change and increase convenience.
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Circle of Stars members, please contact us on the VIP Line or at dresscircle@rutheckerdhall.net. To support the Hall’s fundraising events, please contact Nancy Dietrich, Special Events Manager at (727) 712-2760 or ndietrich@rutheckerdhall.net. To upgrade your membership to Circle of Stars, attend a meet and greet or to support the Leading Ladies events, please contact Jennifer Bohnert, Director of Membership at (727) 712-2723 or jbohnert@rutheckerdhall.net. To become a corporate partner of the Hall, please contact Joyce Pemberton, Director, Corporate Partnerships at (727) 712-2716 or jpemberton@rutheckerdhall.net. To start, continue or increase your support of any of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s fundraising efforts or arts education programs including support for the Capitol Theatre or to learn more about our Legacy Society, please contact Lara Shane, Chief Development Officer at (727) 712-2718 or lshane@rutheckerdhall.net. Interested in becoming an usher, please contact Sandy Villasuso, Senior House Manager at (727) 712-2707 or sandy@rutheckerdhall.net. Interested in becoming an administrative volunteer, please contact Deb Vermeer, Director of Human Resources at (727) 712-2719 or dvermeer@rutheckerdhall.net. A COPY OF THE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Registration #CH-1562. 100% of each contribution goes to Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.