State Theatre New Jersey FY16 Report to the Community by State Theatre New Jersey

REPORT TO THE

COMMUNITY 2015 | 2016

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE, AUGUST 12, 2015 Â©DINO PERRUCCI

FROM THE

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to present this State Theatre New Jersey “Report to the Community.” As stewards of this magnificent historic theater, we are happy to report that we had one of the most successful seasons in our history in fulfilling our mission, serving a more diverse audience than ever, and achieving a balanced budget for the seventh year in a row.

This report presents a snapshot of State Theatre New Jersey’s activities during the 2015-2016 Season. It was a year of tremendous successes and accomplishments throughout the organization—from programming and community outreach to finances.

PRESIDENT & CEO

In addition to our operational success, we achieved several other important milestones to prepare for the next chapter of State Theatre New Jersey’s rich history. The Board of Trustees adopted a five-year comprehensive strategic plan that sets forth a bold path for our programming, facilities, audience development, and organizational capacity going forward. We also recently rolled out a refreshed look and brand with the launch of our new state-of-the art, fully-responsive website. We accomplished these major initiatives in just one year with the generous and dedicated support of our ticket buyers, donors, and volunteers. We are truly fortunate to have so many dedicated patrons who have wholeheartedly embraced the power of live performance. Thank you for your ongoing and generous support. Sincerely,

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Led by our mission to encourage and enable members of the community to pursue a life-long engagement with the performing arts, we presented a rich array of performances and educational activities for our diverse audiences. Performances featured internationally-acclaimed artists representing a broad spectrum of cultures and genres: Broadway musicals, comedy, rock, R&B, jazz, dance, family programs, and more. Classical music and pops continued to thrive at The State; 2015-2016 saw our highest-grossing and best attended Orchestra Series in the last five years. Another one of this past season’s significant achievements, State Theatre New Jersey joined other leading theaters across the state and the nation in offering Autism-Friendly Performances, which make it possible for audiences on the autism spectrum to experience the joy of live theater in a safe, welcoming environment. Opening with the Big Apple Circus, the series served nearly 2,300 people, setting the stage to expand the program in 2016-2017. This is truly an exciting time at State Theatre New Jersey. I would like to thank my fellow Board members for all their work on the new strategic plan and their commitment to the organization’s continued success.

Thomas J. Carto President & CEO

Regards,

Douglas M. Garback, Sr. Chairman of the Board of Trustees FRONT COVER: RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STARR BAND, BUDDY GUY, SWAN LAKE, GALUMPHA BACK COVER: BRIT FLOYD, ADAM LAMBERT, LOVEY WILLIAMS, MARTIN SHORT COVER PHOTO CREDITS: JEFFREY AUGER, NANCY SWOLENSKY, RON WYATT, PAT KEALEY

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

It was an exciting season at State Theatre New Jersey. After a year in the making, we launched a brand-new website in June 2016. The new site was designed to enhance the customer experience with easy navigation on any size device, while featuring additional content such as our online magazine and podcasts. We also introduced a new logo to coincide with our new website. The look, as you will notice, features a new take on our classic “S.” This year we engaged over 196,000 people through our mainstage performances and education programs, and our variety of programs was no exception to seasons past. We saw the return of exhilarating artists like Trombone Shorty and Ringo Starr, an abundance of big Broadway tours, a thriving classical series, the hilarious Martin Short as the headliner for our annual Benefit Gala, as well as the State Theatre debut of talented artists such as comedian Kevin Hart and rocker Chris Cornell. This season also reminded us of the significant impact State Theatre New Jersey has had on the cultural life of our region as we celebrated the 10th year of our Family Day festival, which continues to bring nearly 6,000 people to downtown New Brunswick each year on Presidents’ Day. It was because of this and our many other community programs that the State Theatre was named the 2016 Not-For-Proﬁt Community Leader of Distinction by the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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MAINSTAGE EVENTS

ATTENDANCE 143 = 120,190

TICKET REVENUE FOR FY16 = $5,994,113

MAINSTAGE EVENTS

ATTENDEES

183 = 32,188 + 45 = 44,196 EDUCATION EVENTS

ATTENDEES

RENTAL EVENTS

ATTENDEES

371 = 196,574

29 SOLD OUT SHOWS

TOTAL EVENTS

TOTAL ATTENDEES

RECORD CLASSICAL SEASON ATTENDANCE AN INCREASE OF 8% SINCE FY13

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MUNICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 Â©JEFFREY AUGER

SARAH MCLACHLAN

CHRIS CORNELL

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EDUCATION & OUTREACH

State Theatre New Jersey’s Education and Outreach enriches the lives of people of all ages, backgrounds, and conditions by providing opportunities for meaningful engagement with the highest-quality arts on the stage, in the classroom, digitally, and in the community. Our education performances, artist residencies, workshops, lectures, and other programs ignite imaginations, spark conversation, and provide context for cultural experiences at the State Theatre and beyond.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2015-2016 SEASON

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The number of people participating in State Theatre New Jersey’s Education and Outreach programs increased 16% compared to the previous year.

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State Theatre presented 186 events serving 32,000 people from 16 New Jersey counties and beyond.

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We launched two new education initiatives: the Autism-Friendly Performance Series and Performance Insights Podcasts.

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State Theatre New Jersey provided more than $650K in free and subsidized programs for our community.

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PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS

SYMPHONY SCHOLARS

AUTISM-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES

State Theatre New Jersey’s 2015-2016 Performances for Schools enthralled and inspired students with live performances of the very best in dance, music, and theater from around the world. Featuring 20 performances of nine different productions, the series offered something for every grade level, from Pre-K through grade 12.

A select group of middle school students in New Brunswick’s instrumental music program proudly wore the name of State Theatre New Jersey Symphony Scholars. Four classes from two schools had the thrill of attending a live, full-length symphony concert by a worldclass orchestra, followed by a special meet-and-greet reception with the conductor and soloist.

Shows such as Flamenco Fire, the National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China, Nutcracker, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar spanned a wide range of cultures and traditions. The State’s Keynotes performance guides helped teachers make connections between the performances and other curriculum areas.

Students received thorough preparation through workshops, a study guide, and a CD of the music for home listening. A follow-up workshop led participants in a reflection on the experience.

One of the 2015-2016 Season’s most exciting events was the inauguration of State Theatre New Jersey’s Autism-Friendly Performance Series. The program provides a welcoming, safe, and judgment-free environment for people on the autism spectrum to enjoy live theater. Special accommodations include modulated lighting and sound, a designated quiet area, and a relaxation of the customary rules of theater etiquette.

REACHED

13,700

STUDENTS & TEACHERS

FROM

173

SCHOOLS

The entire program—workshops, materials, concert tickets to Polish Baltic Philharmonic and Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (including tickets for each student to bring a family member)—was provided to the school district free of charge.

The Autism-Friendly program opened with the Big Apple Circus, one of three shows in the series. In all, the State Theatre presented 14 school and public performances, with total attendance of 2,280.

40%

OF GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS AT THE NEW AUTISM-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES WERE ATTENDING A STATE THEATRE EVENT FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME.

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COMMUNITY RESIDENCY Glenis Redmond returned for her eighth season as State Theatre New Jersey’s poet-in-residence. Her busy schedule comprised 89 workshops, informances, and poetic conversations at sites ranging from schools and senior centers to residential treatment facilities and youth shelters. The heart of the program featured in-depth writing workshops with a core group of underserved and atrisk students and adults . Some had the opportunity to share their work at a public poetry reading, where the variety of voices—young, old, black, white, Asian, Latino, well-to-do, underprivileged— spoke eloquently to the power of the arts as a common language uniting all people.

3,500 PEOPLE AT 34 SITES

NEW BRUNSWICK LATINO OUTREACH One of State Theatre New Jersey’s major initiatives is directed at New Brunswick’s large Latino population. During the 2015-2016 Season, we increased our visibility at school and neighborhood events and significantly expanded our network of local community, school, municipal, and business partners. In association with the New Brunswick schools, we presented a free family performance of bilingual children’s band 123 Andrés, and distributed complimentary tickets to several State Theatre New Jersey family performances. To promote these events, the theater created bilingual (Spanish and English) posters and flyers.

FREE SUMMER MOVIES In 2015-2016, thanks to sponsorship support, State Theatre New Jersey began offering its summer movies free of charge. Nearly 4,900 children and adults flocked to morning and evening screenings of four family-friendly ﬁlms, including favorites such as Penguins of Madagascar and Big Hero 6. The movies attracted large numbers of people from the local Latino community, including New Brunswick’s Play S.A.F.E. summer recreation program and a significant number of children and families from the neighborhoods surrounding the State Theatre.

ATTENDANCE AT STATE THEATRE NEW JERSEY’S 2015-2016 SUMMER MOVIE SERIES WAS

MORE THAN TRIPLE THE PREVIOUS SEASON’S TOTAL.

COMMUNITY ACCESS

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FAMILY DAY

MILK & COOKIES

Celebrating its 10th year in 2015-2016, State Theatre New Jersey’s Family Day festival drew 5,500 children and adults looking for a fun way to spend the Presidents Day holiday together. Along with the main event, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, they enjoyed a delightful day packed with performances, workshops, crafts, games, a photo booth, food, face painting, and more—even the Philadelphia Zoo! The festival encompassed the State Theatre as well as neighboring venues: George Street Playhouse, Crossroads Theatre, and United Methodist Church. Most events were free of charge, making it truly a family-friendly experience.

Milk & Cookies, State Theatre New Jersey’s free music and storytelling series, introduces children ages 3-8 to the joy and immediacy of live performance. The 2015-2016 Season featured 12 performances on six Saturdays—three programs each in the fall and spring. The engaging and interactive shows took place in the Heldrich Room (the theater’s upstairs lobby), a cozy space that invites kids and their families to feel right at home. Along with the fun, Milk & Cookies served as a gentle lesson in theater etiquette to help children grow up to become good audience members.

IN 2015-2016,

5,500 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ATTENDED FAMILY DAY

11% INCREASE

1,627 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ATTENDED MILK & COOKIES—11% MORE THAN IN THE PREVIOUS SEASON.

State Theatre New Jersey’s Education and Outreach activities are a reﬂection of our core commitment to making performing arts experiences accessible to our entire community—especially to traditionally underserved populations, such as at-risk students, senior citizens, and people on the autism spectrum. Each program is thoughtfully designed with the needs and interests of the intended audience in mind.

PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS

State Theatre New Jersey is a vital, active presence in the community. We have developed meaningful relationships with schools, social service organizations, businesses, governmental agencies, artists, and arts organizations to enrich the lives of people in New Brunswick and beyond.

NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS received numerous free State Theatre education and outreach services, including artist residency workshops, the Symphony Scholars program, and admission for thousands of students to our schoolday performances. The theater also provided students with valuable volunteer opportunities. NEW BRUNSWICK ORGANIZATIONS, including the Puerto Rican Action Board, New Brunswick Tomorrow, New Brunswick Youth Services System, Senior Citizens Resource Center, Middlesex County College New Brunswick, and Joseph Kohn Rehabilitation Center, helped connect us to the local community—especially the city’s large Latino population. JOHNSON & JOHNSON, whose corporate headquarters is based in New Brunswick, hosted its annual stockholders meeting at the State Theatre for the fourth time in State Theatre history. EDEN AUTISM SERVICES partnered with State Theatre New Jersey on the new Autism-Friendly Performances Series, offering valuable staff training and consultation. 10

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PRODUCTION AND STAGE IMPROVEMENTS Ongoing technical improvements and upgrades help ensure that State Theatre patrons have the best possible experience at our events. In 2015-2016 we acquired new, state-of-the-art projection equipment—including retractable screens—to significantly boost the quality and versatility of video systems throughout the venue. Behind-the-scenes enhancements included new stage equipment, side curtains, and expanded storage areas. VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES received over 1000 donated tickets for various performances in FY16. Donated tickets were given through the Veteran Ticket Foundation’s website VetTix. org, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by veterans dedicated to support and honor the U.S. military community, veterans, and their families. STUDENTS received significant discounts on a variety of State Theatre New Jersey performances through the Students Meet the Arts program. In 2015-2016, 2,200 students took advantage of this opportunity. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS received 2,445 free tickets to State Theatre New Jersey performances in 2015-2016. Nonprofits who used the State Theatre for their events—among them the Share and Care Foundation and the Federation of India Associations—received a significant discount on venue rental.

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY PARTNERS included Mason Gross School of the Arts, Department of Africana Studies, Department of English, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Association of Indians at Rutgers, and Rutgers University African American Alumni Association.

We installed new curtains and lighting in the windows above the marquee, creating a more striking visual impression for our audience even before they walk through our doors.

NEW JERSEY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS such as George Street Playhouse, Crossroads Theatre Company, American Repertory Ballet, and coLAB Arts participated in programs including Family Day and the artist residency. State Theatre New Jersey continued to be one of New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s main venues; performances included pops and live-music film concerts co-produced with our organization.

VOLUNTEERS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE AT THE STATE THEATRE. THIS SEASON OVER 150 VOLUNTEERS LOGGED ALMOST 2,000 HOURS. 11

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH In June 2016, State Theatre New Jersey was thrilled to launch our new state-of-the-art website, built by a leading web developer for arts organizations worldwide. Reflecting our standing as a premier venue for the live performing arts, the website offers a more engaging user experience, a fully-responsive design that adjusts to any web browser or mobile viewing device, and an extensive platform for institutional storytelling.

NEW/LATEST FOR 2015-2016

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WEEKLY RADIO SHOW

MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS

On September 17, 2015, we launched All Access with State Theatre New Jersey, a weekly radio show featuring artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, upcoming events, and more.

In 2015-2016, State Theatre New Jersey expanded its partnerships with some of the most prominent media outlets in the region. Magic 98.3 continued as our Official Radio Station, providing over $300,000 in promotional support. In the first-ever relationship of its kind, NJ101.5 provided invaluable support as our Broadway Series media sponsor. We continued our relationship with longstanding media sponsor New Jersey Advance Media and their affiliated brands—The Star-Ledger (our Official Newspaper) and NJ.com (title sponsor of our new Social Media Center). (From another partner station, WDHA host Terrie Carr above.)

In the 2015-2016 Season the show aired on WCTC 1450 AM on Thursdays from 6pm-7pm. Guests included illusionist Criss Angel, singer/actress Megan Hilty, the legendary Paul Anka, and Chef Robert Irvine, among others.

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STATE THEATRE NEW JERSEY / NJ.COM SOCIAL MEDIA CENTER A new addition to The State’s in-theater experience this season was the State Theatre New Jersey / NJ.com Social Media Center. Located in the second-floor lobby, the Social Media Center is a great place for patrons to stop by to enter to win tickets to upcoming shows, snap and share pics with fun show props, and interact with us on social media.

CHARLIE THOMAS’ DRIFTERS AND MORE AT THE GOLDEN OLDIES SPECTACULAR! Read the Article

PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS PODCASTS

STATE THEATRE MAGAZINE

For more than two decades, State Theatre’s Pre-Performance Insights have given audience members a deeper understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of our symphony, dance, and Broadway performances. In 2015-2016, recognizing the changes in the way people take in information in this digital age, we made the switch from live pre-show lectures to online podcasts, making the information available for people to enjoy at their convenience. Podcasts feature expert lectures and behind-the-scenes interviews. In 2015-2016, we launched the program with 10 podcasts, which attracted nearly triple the average number of attendees as the previous season’s live lectures.

One of the features of the new website is the State Theatre Magazine. An online resource for content, the Magazine includes insights about upcoming shows and artists, behind-the-scenes material, recent performance reviews, artist Q&As, and much more.

Listen online: StateTheatreNJ.org/Insights

Check out the latest posts: StateTheatreNJ.org/Magazine

DEVELOPMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS

We give a spirited round of applause to all of our donors who, through their contributions small and large, sustain our world-class artistic and educational programming. Your gifts help us create extraordinary arts experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds across the state and beyond. Thank you for all you helped achieve in 2015-2016!

We surpassed our goal for the third year in a row— raising $2,580,397 or 109% of our $2,357,794 goal!

29%

Overall increase in contributed support since FY10.

Number of new members we welcomed to the President’s Council in FY16.

29%

Increase in Corporate and Foundation support since FY10.

$2,580,397 Support Raised with Breakdown by Source: 18% 24% Government Special Events

21% Corporations 22% Individuals 15% Foundations 2015 PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL DINNER ©JEFFREY AUGER

©NANCY SWOLENSKY

Our annual President’s Council Dinner was held onstage to honor the dedication of these donors to State Theatre New Jersey. Along with a special appearance by artists from the Big Apple Circus, we recognized four staff members who have served our organization for 25 years or more.

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Patron’s Council members attended our annual Donor Appreciation Evening and had the chance to meet some dazzling acrobats from Peking Dreams.

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At the conclusion of the season, we welcomed more than 75 arts and business partners for a Partners’ Breakfast and panel discussion on “Arts Partnerships: Building Better Communities Together.” This year’s distinguished panelists were Ronald G. Rios, Middlesex County Freeholder Director; Etta Denk, Senior Vice President & NJ Market Manager, Bank of America; Bill Engel, President, The Hyde & Watson Foundation; and Susan Stucker, Interim President & CEO, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.

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In November 2015 we held the highest-grossing Classical Season Celebration in our history—raising over $64,000 to support our Classical Series! The event featured the Munich Symphony Orchestra, with esteemed conductor Philippe Entremont, guitar soloist Pepe Romero, and guitar quartet The Romeros—known as “The Royal Family of the Guitar.” This event honored Robin Suydam and Andrea Cunnell for their committment to classical music.

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We were joined by Johnson & Johnson employees and retirees for a remarkable evening at one of our performances of the Broadway show STOMP!— hosted by Michael Sneed, Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, who is also a member of J&J’s Management Committee.

Our Beneﬁt Gala raised an incredible $575,000 and featured a performance by Martin Short, who kept the audience in stitches with portrayals of characters including Ed Grimley and a hilarious Jiminy Glick interview with New Brunswick’s Mayor Jim Cahill. We recognized Corporate Honoree Aon Hewitt, Patron Honorees Joan and Robert Campbell, and Leadership in the Arts Honoree Greater Media New Jersey. 15

FINANCE In fiscal year 2016, State Theatre New Jersey had operating revenues and expenses of approximately $11 million. We achieved an operating surplus of over $300,000 with a total increase in net assets for the year of $182,000. Production expenses continued to comprise the bulk of State Theatre New Jersey’s annual operating expenses at 49%, followed by marketing and theater operations. In fiscal year 2016, 85% of expenditures went to support our programming, with the remaining 15% covering administrative and development costs. State Theatre New Jersey maintained a strong financial position, with net assets of $4.4 million at June 30, 2016. Ticket sales and related fees continued to be the organization’s primary source of income, accounting for 63% of total operating revenue for fiscal year 2016. Contributed income and government support comprised approximately 27% of operating income.

FY2016 OPERATING REVENUE

Government Support 4%

YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 Contributions 23%

Investment Interest and Dividends 3%

Presented Events 55%

Fees and Other Earned Income 11% Education Events and Programs 1%

FY2016 OPERATING EXPENSES

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

Rental Events 3%

Development 7%

Ticket sales, rentals and related fees

$ 7,038,407

Other earned income

1,108,731

Contributed income

3,004,988

Total operating income

11,152,126

Production/program expenses

5,288,071

Other operating expenses

5,547,316

Total operating expenses

10,835,387

Operating net income

316,739

Other income and investment gains (losses)

(134,421)

Change in net assets

$ 182,318

Administration 8%

STATE THEATRE NEW JERSEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • 7 consecutive years of balanced budgets Marketing 15%

A complete audited financial statement with accompanying notes and report of Mercadien, P.C., Certified Public Accountants is available by contacting Ann Zawartkay, Chief Financial Officer, at info@StateTheatreNJ.org.

Production 49%

• Realigned and strengthened staff to build capacity. As a result, since 2011: • 59% budget growth • 35% fundraising growth • 57% ticket sales growth

Facilities 8%

Theater Operations 9% Education Events and Programming 4%

• Ticket sales support 65% of annual operating expenses; the remainder is from contributed and other earned income

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OUR MISSION

2015 | 2016

Douglas M. Garback, Sr.

State Theatre New Jersey exists to enrich the lives of people from diverse backgrounds in New Jersey and to contribute to a vital urban environment by:

CHAIR

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TREASURER

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Scott Fergang VICE CHAIR

John S. Fitzgerald

Presenting the finest national and international performing artists

Peter Stavrianidis SECRETARY

Providing arts education programs to inform and build future audiences

Brian D. Agnew Henry D. Bignell Sam Boraie Stephan DeMicco Matthew Drucker C. Judson Hamlin Jacqueline Hancock-Pena Timothy W. Harbison Bill Herman Richard J. Leist Richard T. McDonald Edward Moragas Patrick Morris Sherard Murphy Susan Podlogar Frank Raia Matthew Taylor Wendy Wiebalk, Esq. Warren R. Zimmerman

Providing a major performing arts venue in central New Jersey that encourages and enables members of the community to have a life-long association with the performing arts

EMERITUS MEMBERS

Joan Schwartzman Paul Smilow, MD EX OFFICIO MEMBERS

The Honorable James M. Cahill, Mayor, City of New Brunswick Ronald G. Rios, Freeholder Director, County of Middlesex

STAFF ADMINISTRATION Thomas J. Carto President & CEO

FINANCE Ann C. Zawartkay, CPA, CGMA VP & Chief Financial Ofﬁcer

Marlene Canavera Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Patricia Lanza ◆ Accounting Clerk & Volunteer Coordinator

PROGRAMMING

Joseph Rodriguez ◆ General Ledger Accountant

Brian O’Boyle ◆ VP of Programming & Executive Producer EDUCATION & OUTREACH Lian Farrer ✙ VP of Education & Outreach Erik Stratton Education & Outreach Associate EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Anna Marie Gewirtz Senior VP & Chief of External Affairs DEVELOPMENT May R. Van Norman Senior Director of Development Linda Van Derveer ◆ Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving Lisa Patterson Capital Campaign Director Leah J. Anglum ● Manager of Patron Relations & Development Operations Alisson Canavera ◆ Manager of Special Events Audrey E. Carmeli Manager of Corporate & Foundation Relations MARKETING Howard Levine Senior Director of Marketing Kelly Blithe ● Director of Communications

Anna Synek ◆ Inventory Control Supervisor Susan Blumert ✺ Ticket Ofﬁce Sales Associate AUDITORS Mercadien, PC Certified Public Accountants OPERATIONS Dave Hartkern ✙ VP & Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Tim Bailey ✣ Facility Manager PRODUCTION Joe Stoltman Director of Production Craig Werner ✙ Master Electrician, Lighting Designer Willie Weist ● Head Audio Michael G. Sivetz ✺ Master Carpenter Richard Stanek ✺ Head Technician William K. Pocsik Head Flyman FRONT OF HOUSE Jessica Trechak ● Director of Event Services

Jason Paddock Director of Event Marketing

Dan Lyons ◆ Concessions Manager

Sara Mackay Graphic Designer Indicates 5+ years of service Indicates 10+ years of service Indicates 15+ years of service Indicates 20+ years of service Indicates 25+ years of service

Alison A. Hegarty ◆ Ticket Ofﬁce Assistant Manager

Tracy Furr ✣ Creative Director

Hanna Wasserman Marketing Coordinator

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TICKET OFFICE Don McKim ✣ Director of Ticketing Services

Garry Owen ◆ Sales Manager & Ticket Concierge

State Theatre New Jersey is proud to be associated with the professional technicians of IATSE Local #21

Gary Frangione Group Services & Ticket Concierge

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS As a not-for-profit organization, State Theatre New Jersey is deeply grateful to the many individual, corporate, foundation, and government supporters who contributed to our Annual Giving program this year. We salute all our donors for their generosity, which enables us to provide the quality entertainment and community outreach that is essential to our mission. Thank you!

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT $100,000+ Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation New Jersey State Council on the Arts Robert Wood Johnson Foundation The Star-Ledger / NJ.com $50,000+ The Heldrich Investors Bank Magic 98.3 NJ101.5 $25,000+ Bank of America The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey The Karma Foundation United Airlines 105.5 WDHA $10,000+ Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation Boraie Development Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation Colgate-Palmolive E. J. Grassmann Trust The Hyde and Watson Foundation Ingredion Incorporated The J. Seward Johnson, Sr. Charitable Trusts The George Link Jr. Charitable Trust Magyar Bank MetLife Foundation New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism PNC Foundation The Presser Foundation RBC Wealth Management

The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust TD Charitable Foundation Union Foundation Wells Fargo The Xerox Foundation $5,000+ Chubb Group of Insurance Companies M&T Bank The Curtis W. McGraw Foundation Miller’s Rentals New Millennium Bank The George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust Plymouth Rock Assurance The Provident Bank Foundation PSEG Foundation The Wawa Foundation Waytek $2,500+ Credit Suisse Gilbane Building Company MagyarBank Charitable Foundation Roberts Florals Silver Line Building Products TD Bank Two River Community Bank Xerographic Document Solutions

CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL VISIONARY CIRCLE ($25,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Campbell Andrew J. Markey DIAMOND CIRCLE ($10,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Omar Boraie Andrew Chen and Heidi Mass

Doug and Diane Garback~The Garback Agency Carolyn and Dave Horn Richard and Larisa Leist Mr. and Mrs. John A. McCrane Friend of The State Susan and Brent Podlogar Frank and Karen Raia Dave Retcher Peter and Maggie Stavrianidis Matthew and Tracy Taylor Donna and Jack Walcott

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL PLATINUM CIRCLE ($5,000+) Ann and Lou Asbaty Isa and Michael Beck Henry and Lisa Bignell Samer and Susan Boraie Susan and Steven Darien Stephan DeMicco and Jeanne M. Fox Mary Ellen Dundon E & G Foundation, in memory of George W. & Edith H. DeVoe Scott and Barbra Fergang William and Constance Fortenbaugh James A. and Elizabeth E. Hance Mr. & Mrs. Timothy W. Harbison Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Harkins Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hartnett Bill Herman Joseph Light Richard and Cheryl McDonald Jeff and Theresa Moeller Patrick and Mary Ellen Morris Sherard and Naomi Murphy Kenneth G. and Jennifer J. Osterman

This list includes gifts received between July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

Jaime Raskulinecz and Linda Varas GOLD CIRCLE ($3,000+) Joan A. Appelson Bryan Baugh Michael and Meredith Bzdak Campbell Family Foundation Matthew and Liz Drucker Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer John and Jeanne Fitzgerald The Freed Family Linda Gallo Thomas and Annette Griffoul Judd and Carol Hamlin Ms. Eileen Harkins Stephen K. Jones David Kapulsky Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Korbel Charles and Ruth Larsson Barbara and Len Littman Andrew and Pamela Lovasz Mr. and Mrs. Duncan L. MacMillan Ed and Lidia Moragas Richard A. Patt MD Linda A. Piscadlo Theresa Ragozine Ron and Lisa Rapolas Salvatore J. and Bernice A. Romano Judy and Jack Steinweis Ms. Robin E. Suydam and Mr. Paul Corkery Scott Sweeney Lisa and Thomas Uzzo Robert Wilson SILVER CIRCLE ($2,000+) Anonymous Brian and Lauren Agnew Joseph and Xenia Balabkins Mark and Valerie Berkowitz Gil Blitz

Anthony and Wendy Carter Tom and Laurie Carto Mario and Jennifer Chiarella Peter and Nancy Cornell Henry A. Dombrowski Jeff and Janine Erickson Steve and Ann Garvey Anna Marie and Michael Gewirtz Mitch Horowitz and Andrea Greenberg Horowitz Christian and Christine Jensen Marylu Korkuch Ann and John Kosco Gabriel and Jacqueline Lavigne John Leberfinger Howard and Cheryl Malitz Carlo & Michele Pascetta Rita and David Paszamant William and Barbara Rivers Mary Russell Rona Solberg Art and Eva Stevens

PATRON’S COUNCIL GUARANTOR ($1,000+) Anonymous Esta Aranoff Brother International Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ciatto Franklin Mutual Insurance Philip George and Carolyn Timmons Lonnie Gietter Dr. Alvin and Joyce Glasgold Todd Harvey Kinder Morgan Foundation Michael and Suzanne Lindemann Mr. and Mrs. John Lucs

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McDonnell Million Dollar Round Table Foundation Domingo Pena and Jacqueline HancockPena Frank Santiago and Dana Farrell Senator Bob Smith and Ellen Smith Clarendon and Linda Van Norman Frank J. Wilson BENEFACTOR ($500+) Anonymous (2) Aetna Roofing Corp. Aurora Multimedia Judi Batren William and Nancy Beachell Jeff Baeudette Peggy Berry Robert and Jane Berry Bill and Carol Blackler Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bolanowski Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bradley II Peter and Eva Braedel In Memory of George Buchman – Mrs. Jean A. Demko-Buchman Richard P. and Joan Burt Dr. and Mrs. Mark Cadden Michael Graphics, Inc. Jessica Cassidy Jennifer Connolly Richard Cooke Ms. Ruth J. Crawford and Ms. Michelle Gorda Alice A. DeVoe and John Szabo Anthony and Janis Scelsa & James and Diane Downey Mike and Kate Downey Exceptional Dentistry Craig Ratner, DMD Robert Fazen The Frazee’s Don and Kelly Gallagher Michael Giantini Paul and Jeanette Goldman

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