2023 Golden Gala Program

Great Performance

When people express themselves, they enrich all of our lives.

We are proud to support Syracuse Stage and applaud its commitment to provide a creative space where people, culture and ideas converge. Happy 50th!

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Syracuse Stage Development Committee:

L. John Steigerwald, IV – Committee Chair, George Bain, Robin Curtis, Herman Frazier, Nancy Green, Dan Lent, Rocco Mangano, Virginia Parker, and Robert Sarason

Silent Auction: Jacki Goldberg – Chair, Robin Curtis, and Dan Lent

Proceeds from this evening’s event will benefit educational, artistic, and community engagement programming at Syracuse Stage.

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Event Highlights

MENU

Cocktail Reception

Vegetable Crudité and Cheese Display Station + passed hors d’oeuvres including Raspberry Brie Bite. Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce & Tuna Poke Cones.

Dinner

Pasta Station:

Rigatoni and Vodka Sauce, Penne and San Marzano Sauce, Rocks Glass Caesar Salads and Italian Breadsticks

Small Plate Station:

Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Wild Mushroom Demi, Rosemary Grilled Chicken, Creamy Polenta & Glazed Carrots

Desserts

Mini Cannolis, Lemon Tarts, Flourless Chocolate Cake

ENTERTAINMENT

2 Ring Circus

Ronnie Leigh – pianist/vocalist

REMARKS

Rocco Mangano – Chair, Board of Trustees

Bob Hupp, Artistic Director and Jill Anderson, Managing Director

SILENT AUCTION

Auction closes at midnight – Bid generously for Stage here.

Welcome!

DEAR FRIENDS,

We’re delighted that you’ve joined us here at the historic Marriott Syracuse Downtown for Stage’s “Golden Gala” – an evening that marks just the beginning of a year of celebration!

We are honored that each of you has chosen to be part of this remarkable milestone in Stage’s history. All of us - long-time supporters, new friends, board members, community leaders, and staff members – are a part of the fabric of what makes Syracuse Stage a vital and thriving part of the cultural landscape of Central New York.

While the impacts of the COVID era continue to challenge arts organizations nationwide in fulfilling their missions and embodying their values, this season has been one of many successes. Productions of the groundbreaking world premiere musical How to Dance in Ohio; the holiday spectacle The Little Mermaid; Stage’s first-ever bilingual production, Espejos: Clean; and - for a few more days - the moving Our Town, comprised of performers from across our community, have provided entertainment,

family fun, unique perspectives, and conversation starters. Stage’s community engagement programs and educational tours have connected young people and local residents, and our Backstory programs have reached audiences across the nation this season. The world premiere of Kyle Bass’s powerful drama Tender Rain and the just-plain-fun Clue will round out this season and lead us into all that’s in store for the just announced 2023-2024 - another great season of stories that engage, entertain, and inspire us to see life beyond our own experiences awaits!

As we look back on our 50-year journey, we are filled with pride and gratitude for the countless artists, actors, technicians, administrators, and students who have contributed to our success. Syracuse Stage has become a cultural gem in Central New York, thanks to the unwavering dedication of our team and supporters like you.

But tonight, we are not just looking back. We are also looking forward to an exciting future filled with new productions, collaborations, and partner-

ships that will propel Stage forward, ensuring the organization’s sustainability and extending ever wider the invitation for every community member to be part of Syracuse Stage. As we embark on this exciting journey, we invite you to join us all year long in celebration of both our legacy and of all that lies ahead. We have so much to look forward to!

Once again, we thank you for your generous support, and we look forward to sharing this special evening

with you – it’s your support that ensures Stage can continue to do its work – in, for, and by Central New York, but seen by the world.

Let’s raise a glass to 50 years of remarkable theatre, and many more to come!

THANK YOU. We’ll see you at Stage.

With our deep appreciation –

Bob, Jill, and the Stage staff

 ROBERT HUPP AND JILL A. ANDERSON.

PHOTO: BRENNA MERRITT.

Thankyoutooursponsors!

PRESENTING

JP Morgan Chase

PLATINUM

Jacki & Michael Goldberg

Mangano Law Office PLLC

Cathedral Candle Company

Nancy Green & Tony

Marschall

Syracuse University

Hayner Hoyt Corporation

Dorothy and Marshall M.

Reisman Foundation

(Attending: David’s Refuge)

National Grid

Bousquet Holstein, PLLC

Sharon Sullivan & Paul Phillips

GOLD

Ernst & Young LLC

Marriott Syracuse Downtown/ Brines Wells, LLC

Mower Agency

Ashley McGraw Architects, DPC

SILVER

Bond, Schoeneck, & King PLLC

Peterson Guadagnolo Consulting Engineers, PC

LeChase

BRONZE

George S. Bain

NBT Bank

Bank of America

SpecialThanks

AUCTION ITEM DONORS

Angry Garlic

Aspinall’s Tree Nursery & Landscaping, LLC

Janet Audunson

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Beak & Skiff/1911

Established

Candice Bermudez

BG1

Board & Bar Charcuterie

The Brewster Inn

Bronca

Bull & Bear Roadhouse

Bville Diner

Cabot Creamery

Headquarters

Café Bee You

Canal Side Café & Bistro

Cathedral Candle Company

Caz Pizza

Cazenovia Community

Fitness

Chelsea's Aesthetic

Boutique

Complexions & Extensions

The Cottage Restaurant

Dark Horse Tavern

Darwin on Clinton

Dewitt Cleaners

Drumlins Country Club

Empire Aesthetics

Epicuse

Fashion Rescue Boutique

Fireside Inn

Friends of the Central Library

Gentle Touch Electrolysis

Jacki Goldberg

H Grey Supply

Inspire at the Grainery

Jasmine Rae Floral Design

Jessica Elizabeth Skincare

Jet Black Boutique

JMA Wireless Dome

JS Hight & Sons

Kitty Hoynes

Kate Laissle

Lillie Bean

Lisa LTD.

Live Nation

The Local Branch Mercantile, LLC

Mangano Law Office, PLLC

Marcellus Smiles Dentistry

Modern Malt

The MOST

Marissa Mulder & Jon Weber

Nhan Le's Hair Salon

Oh My Darling

Olive's Eatery & Two Twisted Sisters

Paola Kay Gifts

Virginia Parker

Parthenon Books

Pastabilities

Pizza Man

Prime Steakhouse

Raymour & Flanigan

Recess Coffee

Reiki Roma

Revitalize CNY

Rosalie's Cucina

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Ruby Hill Farm & Soapery

Sal's Pizza

Sammy Malone's

San Miguel Restaurant

Seriously Dough, Cynthia Reid

ServPro of Syracuse, Inc

Sherwood Inn and Appetites

Margaret Shirtz

Mr. Shop

Skaneateles Festival

Strong Hearts

Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe

Syracuse Mets

Syracuse Stage Board of Trustees

Talking Cursive Brewing Company, LLC

Turning Stone Resort Casino

Upstate Yoga

Vine & Barrel

VinoMania

Water Street Bagel

Wegmans Dewitt

Wild Birds Unlimited

Wildflowers Armory

The Wood Restaurant

SYRACUSE STAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHAIR

Rocco Mangano Partner

Mangano Law Office, PLLC

PRESIDENT

Herman R. Frazier* Senior Deputy Athletics Director

Syracuse University

PAST CHAIR/VICE CHAIR

Nancy Green

Managing Member

Edward S. Green & Associates

TREASURER

Brett Padgett*

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Syracuse University

SECRETARY

Sharon Sullivan Community Volunteer

AT-LARGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Phil Turner Pastor

Bethany Baptist Church

Jill A. Anderson** Managing Director Syracuse Stage

Janet Audunson Assistant General Counsel National Grid

George S. Bain Freelance Editor and Writer

Barbara Beckos Retired - Syracuse Stage

Nancy Byrne

Community Volunteer

Dr. Ruth Chen* Professor of Practice

Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science

Robin Curtis NYS Lic. RE Asso. Broker Hunt Real Estate ERA

Zellar Homes Rep.

Richard Driscoll Sr. Commercial Banking Relationship Manager Commercial Banking Division NBT Bank

Denise Dyce

Associate Vice President of Labor and Employee Relations

Syracuse University

Helene Gold Private Voice & Piano Instructor

Jacki Goldberg Community Volunteer

Bea González

Retired - Vice President for Community Engagement

Syracuse University

Larry Harris EVP and CFO Saab, Inc.

John Huhtala Relationship Manager Middle Market Commercial Banking Chase

Robert Hupp** Artistic Director Syracuse Stage

Cydney Johnson* Vice President for Community Engagement and Government Relations

Syracuse University

Rebecca Karpoff* Professor of Practice, Musical Theater/Coordinator of Vocal Instruction, Musical Theater Syracuse University Department of Drama

Kathy Kelly Retired - Health Educator, PNP

Larry Leatherman

Retired - Bristol-Myers Squibb, MOST

Dan Lent Vice President Citizens Bank

Anthony Malavenda

Retired - Duke’s Root Control

Julia Martin Partner

Bousquet Holstein

Kevin R. McAuliffe Partner

Barclay Damon

Suzanne McAuliffe

Retired - Educator

Rod McDonald Bond, Schoeneck & King

Molly Mulvihill

Sr. Relationship Manager Global Commercial Banking Bank of America

Fran Nichols

Retired - Mower, Inc.

Mona Paradis Stadium International Trucks

Virginia Parker

Retired - Educator

Molly Ryan Partner, Goldberg Segalla LLP

Robert Sarason

Retired - Lawyer, Organizer, Fundraiser

L. John Steigerwald IV Marketing and Sales Representative Cathedral Candle Company

Melvin T. Stith

Dean Emeritus, Whitman School of Management

Syracuse University

Cora Thomas Radio Host and Office Manager, WAER

Michael S. Tick* Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts

Syracuse University

Dr. Amy Tucker Chief Medical Officer SUNY Upstate Medical University

Ralph Zito** Chair

Syracuse University Department of Drama

Michael Zoanetti VP Senior Wealth Advisor Tompkins Financial Advisors

*University Trustee

**Ex-Officio

WHO WE ARE

Syracuse Stage is the non-profit, professional theatre company in residence at Syracuse University. We are nationally recognized for creating stimulating theatrical work that engages Central New York, and for our significant contribution to the artistic life of Syracuse University, where we are a vital partner in achieving the educational mission of the University’s Department of Drama.

OUR MISSION

Syracuse Stage tells stories that engage, entertain, and inspire us to see life beyond our own experience.

OUR VISION

Reimagining what's possible for regional theatre–through active inclusion, innovative outreach, and bold productions–Syracuse Stage shapes the culture and social vitality of Central New York, enriches the Syracuse University student experience, and fosters change in ourselves, our communities, and our world.

OUR CORE VALUES

People - Actively including diverse individuals, communities, ideas, and perspectives. Passion - Commitment to integrity, excellence, and enthusiasm in our work. Curiosity - Fostering an innovative and adaptive environment that elicits wonder.

ANTI-RACISM PLEDGE

Syracuse Stage stands firmly against racism and discrimination. We pledge to stand with under-represented and oppressed communities and to advance anti-racism in all aspects of our work, including the outward facing, public dimension of our creative endeavors and the less visible internal practices of the organization.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Syracuse Stage respectfully acknowledges the Onodaga Nation, Firekeepers of the Haudenosaunee, the Indigenous people on whose ancestral lands we now stand.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Stage has collaborated with a myriad of institutions in the Syracuse area. Community partners include 100 Black Men of Syracuse, AccessCNY, ARC of Onondaga, ARISE, ArtRage, CNY Reads, Interfaith Works of Central New York, La Casita, McMahon / Ryan Child Advocacy Center, Onondaga Historical Association, Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, SUNY Upstate Medical University, the VA Medical Center, and Vera House. Additionally, the educational department collaborates with many CNY schools.

ABOUT SYRACUSE STAGE

Originally constructed as the Regent Movie House in 1914, the physical space of Syracuse Stage has seen many films, musicians, actors, and artists pass through its doors over the course of the past century. The Syracuse Stage that exists today is a non-for-profit professional theatre company founded in 1974, and a longstanding League of Resident Theatres (LORT) member. Since its inception, Stage has produced over 300 shows, both plays and musicals, within its walls. Now, Stage produces six to seven shows per season, while also offering educational programs to students, various pre- and post-show events, and fundraising events each year. Stage is Central New York’s only LORT theatre and one of the largest performing arts organizations in the area. Stage has a strong commitment to giving the community access to a range of high-quality productions; it is equally committed to bringing in actors, designers, and directors who are among the leading theatre professionals, both locally and across the nation.

Thank you to everyone at Syracuse Stage that works tirelessly to execute and fulfill its mission of entertaining and inspiring us beyond our own experience.

Bond is a proud supporter of Syracuse Stage and its mission to tell stories that engage, entertain and inspire us to see life beyond our own experience.

Cheers to 50 Years!

Bousquet Holstein is proud to support Syracuse Stage and their vision of providing regional theater through active inclusion, innovative outreach and bold productions, thereby shaping the cultural and social vitality of Central New York

SYRACUSE  ITHACA

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