The 2008-2009 Colonial Theatre Season Program Book by Eric S. Taylor

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WELCOME COLONIAL’S

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Dear Colonial Theatre Patron, Welcome to our house of dreams. The people of the Berkshires dreamed that this theater—with one of the most glorious pasts of any theater in America—would once again ring with the sounds of music and laughter. They dreamed about opening the world for their children and enriching their own lives with new sights and sounds. Then, we all worked hard together to see those dreams come true.

The artists who visit realize that The Colonial Theatre, nestled in the incomparable Berkshires, offers them far more than just a beautiful “frame” for their talents. They sense from the moment they arrive that this theater is fulfilling a community’s dream. They see the care that has gone into every aspect of each presentation. They feel the sincere welcome of the Colonial’s staff and they watch the dedicated volunteers enthusiastically prepare for the arrival of our guests. We are thrilled you are with us today. We know that you will think of the Colonial as your special performance center and will visit often with family and friends. Your friendship is treasured by everyone at The Colonial Theatre. Thank you for your support; the Colonial is operating for you and because of you. Warmest regards,

Contents David W. Fleming Executive Director

Cover photos, top to bottom and left to right: Celtic Crossroads; Footloose!; Mystical Arts of Tibet, photo by Bryan Morehead; Inca Son; Jim Brickman; La Traviata, photo by Marco Bresca/Teatro alla Scalla

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Welcome Board of Trustees Performing Arts for Kids The Colonial’s Amazing History The 2008–2009 Season Become a Friend of the Colonial Supporters Awards & Recognition Volunteers Colonial Sponsors & Business Partners Facilities & Services Emergency Exit Routes 1

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Dear Friends, As we enter our third season, we all have much about which to be proud. Last season, hundreds of performers entertained thousands of patrons at shows that ranged from CATS to Ladysmith Black Mambazo to The Velveteen Rabbit—truly something for all tastes and age ranges. The economic development of Pittsfield continues with the Colonial and others leading the renaissance. This year, The Colonial Theatre Association received the Paul E. Tsongas Award for the historic restoration of The Colonial Theatre. The award recipients are determined to be true leaders in the preservation movement in Massachusetts. The Colonial was recognized specifically for its vision and for the example of how historic restoration can inspire revitalization at the community level. The Colonial accepted this honor on behalf of the entire Berkshire community. Your Colonial Theatre’s early success bodes well for its future, but the challenge is ongoing. This year, like every year, ticket sales and income from the rental of the theater, advertising and concessions will account for just over half of the total revenue needed to cover operating, programming and community outreach expenses. We need your help. In addition to purchasing tickets, please join our new Friends of the Colonial membership program. Become an Encore Society member or find the benefit level that works for you (see the options on page 34), and help ensure that your favorite shows will continue to be presented at the Colonial, at reasonable prices. Come to The Colonial Theatre. Bring your family and friends. Enjoy your theater and its performances. Without you in the audience, the show cannot go on! See You There!

Gary P. Scarafoni President, Board of Trustees

John L. Bissell Second Vice President Robert Becker Treasurer

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES WELCOME

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P. Keyburn Hollister Corporate Secretary MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Joan E. Bancroft Ruth Blodgett Robert Boland Nicholas Boraski Joan G. Callahan Kit Dobelle Gray Ellrodt, M.D. Donald S. Feigenbaum A. King Francis Donald Giddon, D.M.D., Ph.D. Joseph K. Handler Sharon LaPlante Harrison Stuart Hirshfield Jodi Kennedy Teddi C. Laurin Laura L. Mick Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. Pamela C. Rich Ellen M. Ruberto James Ruberto, Ex-Officio Carole Siegel Margery Steinberg, Ph.D. Robert A. Wells Anne Everest Wojtkowski COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL Jay Anderson Alan Bauman W. Kelly Collins Judith Cook Eugene Dellea Mario DeMartino William Denault Dan Drykerman Beverly Dubiski Bruce Evenchik Emil J. George George Haddad William M. Hines, Sr. Gus Leibowitz Leonard Lipton Pamela Malumphy Tony Mazzeo Basil M. Michaels, M.D., FACS Stephen Miller Gary Moynihan Beth Pearson Yvonne Pearson Michael Roller Matthew Scarafoni David Smallover Rebecca Smith Michael Supranowicz Thomas Szepaniak Michael Tweed-Kent George Whaling Megan Whilden Tracy Wilson Jeffrey Winslow

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Performing Arts Kids

Education programs are a fundamental component of the Colonial’s mission to serve the community. The diverse Performing Arts for Kids events allow students across Berkshire County and beyond to experience the arts. Diverse, educational and entertaining, these programs are ideally suited to reinforce classroom curriculum while fostering an understanding of and appreciation for the performing arts. The ticket price for these programs is currently $5.00 per student, which is heavily subsidized by the Colonial to ensure the events are as accessible and inclusive as possible for Berkshire County schoolchildren and schools. Even with the reduced ticket price, there is still significant need for additional funding to ensure that cost is never a barrier to a child’s opportunity to be exposed to and learn from the arts.

We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the following individuals who, through their generosity and kindness, have established new avenues for enabling Berkshire County schoolchildren and schools in fiscal need to attend The Colonial Theatre’s Performing Arts for Kids events. Ruth and Nick Boraski recently established The Ruth P. and Nicholas Boraski Educational Endowment Scholarship Fund. The Boraskis, Berkshire County residents and long-time advocates of the arts and education, have stepped forward with a significant legacy endowment fund that will touch the lives of thousands of schoolchildren for years to come. The Boraskis are highly regarded in the community for their generous and giving spirit in support of education.

Carol Pratt

serving on the Colonial’s Board of Trustees. Their generosity enables the Colonial to continue to expose audiences to the up-and-coming world-class talent of these young classical musicians. TD Banknorth contributed $10,000 to the Colonial’s Performing Arts for Kids education program. Thanks to their support, Berkshire County schoolchildren in financial need will be able to attend performances. The foresight and generosity of Ruth and Nick Boraski, Nancy Vale, Mary Jane and Joe Handler and TD Banknorth will continue to touch the lives of thousands of Berkshire County schoolchildren and their families for years to come, enriching their educational experience, opening new doors for growth and learning and widening horizons.

Nancy Vale, wife of nationally known actor and television personality, Michael Vale, who passed away in 2005, will be establishing a Charitable Remainder Trust to be named The Michael and Nancy Vale Educational Scholarship Fund. Nancy, now a full-time resident of Berkshire County, hopes this fund will serve as inspiration for others in the community to join her in support of The Colonial Theatre’s Performing Arts for Kids events.

If you would like to learn more about how you can support educational programming, please call Sally Elizabeth Evans, director of development, at (413) 448-8084 x19.

Mary Jane and Joe Handler are long-time supporters of the Colonial and of classical music. The Handlers have been the exclusive sponsors of the Colonial’s Young Concert Artists since its inception in 2006, and Joe also lends his support by

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VOTE?

Sponsored by Petricca Industries MON 10/06/08 The Eckerd Theater Company presents Vote?, a timely play from award-winning playwright Eric Coble about the voting rights of all Americans. The story takes place on Election Day 2006. Nicole Harrison, an eighteen-year-old, has registered to vote but has no intention of casting a ballot. As her friend argues the importance of voting, Nicole slips back through time into the midst of the Revolutionary War. She is tossed through time and stands beside women, minorities and young people who are all claiming their constitutional right to the power that Nicole casually dismisses. Through her journey, we all learn just how many shoulders we stand on every time we step into the voting booth. Ian Beck

NAREK HAKHNAZARYAN, CELLIST Sponsored by Joseph and Mary Jane Handler THURS 10/16/08 From Armenia, twenty-year-old Narek Hakhnazaryan is one of the winners of the 2008 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. At the age of twelve, Hakhnazaryan began studies at the Moscow Conservatory with Alexey Seleznyov. He is a laureate of several international competitions, including First Prize in the 2006 Aram Khachaturian International Competition in Armenia and Fifth Prize at the 2007 Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow.

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH THURS 11/13/08 Norton Justerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, The Phantom Tollbooth, is given full musical treatment in this acclaimed stage version. Aided by his trusty time-keeping dog Tock, Milo successfully brings harmony to the Land of Wisdom and learns many things about words and numbers along his journey. Perhaps the most important lesson he takes with him is that everything we learn has a purpose and whatever we do affects everything and everyone. When he returns home, he realizes that there is never a reason to be bored in a world full of so many things to discover.

Carol Pratt

Photos from top to bottom: Vote?, Narek Hakhnazaryan, The Phantom Tollbooth 5

COLONIAL EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH COMMITTEE William S. Ballen Superintendent, Lanesborough/Richmond School District Chris Barasch Head of School, Sinai Academy Robert Boland Colonial Board of Trustees Sherri James Buxton Music Instructor, Central Berkshire Regional School District/ Berkshire Music School Kit Dobelle Colonial Board of Trustees Jake Eberwein Superintendent, Pittsfield Public Schools Andrew T. Garcia Fine and Performing Arts Supervisor, Central Berkshire Regional School District Sharon LaPlante Harrison School Business Administrator, Berkshire Hills Regional School District Colonial Board of Trustees Alice A. Jenkins, Ph.D. Coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts and World Languages, Pittsfield Public Schools Jason Paul McCandless Superintendent, Lee Public Schools James Montepare Superintendent, North Adams School District Donna E. Moyer Superintendent, Berkshire Hills Regional School District Donna Qualen Principal, St. Joseph High School Carole Siegel Educational Outreach Committee Chair Colonial Board of Trustees Alfred Skrocki Superintendent, Adams/ Cheshire School District

GARRY KRINSKY’S: TOYING WITH SCIENCE THURS 1/15/09 Toying with Science is a fast-paced, dynamic program that combines circus skills, mime, original music and audience involvement in the exploration of the scientific principles of gravity, leverage, fulcrums and simple machines. Krinsky brings several science-based toys to life with motion, music, humor and insight. He grants audience members a chance at stardom by inviting a few to join him on stage and participate in juggling or balancing activities.

NAGATA SHACHU: NEW TRADITION FOR THE TAIKO THURS 2/12/09 Nagata Shachu has enthralled audiences with its mesmerizing and heart-pounding performances of the Japanese drum (taiko) since its formation in 1998. Rooted in the folk drumming traditions of Japan, Nagata Shachu combines thunderous, primal drumbeats with subtle, intricate rhythms, producing a wide spectrum of sound using a vast array of Japanese taikos, including the massive O-Daiko, gongs, bells, wooden clappers, shakers and bamboo flutes. Under the direction of Kiyoshi Nagata, the ensemble’s performances combine unbounded spirit with the highest levels of musicianship and discipline—and the result is an unforgettable experience that is both powerful in expression and heartfelt in its sincerity. A public performance is offered at 7:30PM. Tickets are available for purchase through The Colonial Theatre Ticket Office.

PIUS CHEUNG, MARIMBIST Sponsored by Joseph and Mary Jane Handler THURS 2/26/09 Chinese-Canadian marimbist Pius Cheung is one of the winners of the 2008 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Twenty-five-year-old Cheung captivates audiences with performances of compositions by contemporary composers, his own compositions and arrangements of the classics. His debut album of the Goldberg Variations is the first and only recording of the work on marimba. He is currently pursuing his doctorate degree at the University of Michigan. This Performance is open to the public. Tickets are available for purchase through The Colonial Theatre Ticket Office.

Valerie Spriggs Superintendent, Southern Berkshire Regional School District William Travis Superintendent, Mt. Greylock Regional School District Anne Everest Wojtkowski Colonial Board of Trustees Marianne R. Young Superintendent, Lenox Public Schools

Photos from top to bottom: Garry Krinsky’s: Toying with Science, Nagata Shachu, Pius Cheung

Education

INCA SON: MUSIC AND DANCE OF THE ANDES FRI 4/03/09 Inca Son, dressed in authentic and colorful Inca costumes and Andean attire, introduces the traditional dances and beautiful melodies and rhythms of Andean and Latin American music. With its distinctive sounds on the pan flutes, Inca Son performs traditional songs and original compositions on many instruments the group members have made themselves. Since its earliest beginnings, Inca Son has been a band with a mission: to preserve and instill appreciation for its cultural legacy through the international language of music and dance. A public performance is offered at 7:30PM. Tickets are available for purchase through The Colonial Theatre Ticket Office.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB MON 4/06/09 TheatreworksUSA’s production of Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. As the tale begins, we discover Wilbur in a tight spot. He is desperately trying to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte works on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman into sparing her friend by spinning a miracle web with the words “Some Pig.” With her efforts, Charlotte not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but she also ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. Two public performances are offered on 4/05/09 at 2PM & 4PM. Tickets are available for purchase through The Colonial Theatre Ticket Office.

THE MIDNIGHT RIDE OF PAUL REVERE THURS 4/30/09 TheatreworksUSA’s The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere tells the universal story of how ordinary people can make a difference. In Boston, a simple artisan named Paul Revere etches out a humble living as a silversmith. Americans and British alike hail the exquisite artistry of his work. But when Revere’s revolutionary friends John Hancock and Samuel Adams pressure him to take a stand against British tyranny, he hesitates. Supporting the American cause would mean losing valuable business from his British customers and would also risk the safety of his family. Revere must make a choice: to do what is easy, or to do what is right. This musical makes American history accessible and exciting through a unique combination of music, drama and humor.

Jean-Marie Guyaux Joan Marcus

Make sure your teacher and your school knows about the Colonial’s Performing Arts for Kids events. These Education Program performances are exclusively for schools and homeschooled children. For more information, please call (413) 448-8084 x12 or visit www.thecolonialtheatre.org/education.html Photos from top to bottom: Inca Son, Charlotte’s Web, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere 7

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Colonial’s Amazing The Colonial Theatre opened its doors on September 28, 1903, and quickly became one of the Berkshire’s liveliest and most popular cultural institutions. Pittsfield was a vibrant, growing center of commerce and industry and an increasingly popular tourist destination for vacationers. Crane Paper was expanding rapidly, scores of new companies were launching, General Electric Company had recently purchased the local Stanley Electric Manufacturing Company and Pittsfield was unquestionably on a roll. From its opening until it became primarily a movie theater in the mid-1930s, the Colonial was one of the premier playhouses in America. It hosted more stars of the American theater than any comparable theater still in existence. William Gillette, Eubie Blake, Al Jolson, George M. Cohan, Lillian Russell, John and Ethel Barrymore, Alfred Lunt and Lynne Fontanne, Helen Hayes, Ed Wynn, Billie Burke, Will Rogers and Sarah Bernhardt are just a few of the bestknown stars who appeared on this stage.

History

In 1952, the Colonial was concealed behind the temporary walls and ceiling in Miller Supply Co., which, from a restoration point of view, was profoundly fortunate. For nearly fifty years, the grand interior existed in a sort of semi-sealed time capsule, thus preserving one of the few theaters of the period. Of the more than 150 playhouses designed by noted theater architect J.B. McElfatrick, the Colonial is one of nearly a dozen still standing; the New Victory Theater in New York City, of which the Colonial is almost a twin, was also designed by McElfatrick.

The Colonial Theatre was designated a National Historic Treasure by the National Park Service in 1998. In 2001, the theater was purchased from the Miller family by The Colonial Theatre Association, and the temporary walls and ceilings were removed. After years of design and planning, the extensive restoration, from the initial demolition to opening night in August 2006, took approximately twenty-two months, and preserved and

reinstated all historically significant architectural and design features.

Since the Colonial’s reopening in 2006, visitors have been awed by the entrance, the Tennessee marble lining the lobby, the auditorium front, the elaborately decorated boxes and balcony, the exquisitely painted ornamental detail, the meticulously crafted custom plasterwork, the uppermost gallery with rare highbacked “pew” seating and the “sail vault” over the proscenium, which includes a central mural representing art and music. People came from all over Berkshire County and the surrounding area during the early 20th century to attend performances at the Colonial. It was a favorite destination and central gathering place for residents and visitors alike. Today, the Colonial’s prominence continues. The theater maintains its strong community heritage and symbolizes the enormous spectrum of possibilities for growth and new vitality.

1912 1903

The Colonial opened on Monday, September 28, with a sold-out performance of DeKoven’s Robin Hood by the Bostonians, featuring famed star Henry Barnabee. Pictured: 1903 postcard featuring the facade of The Colonial Theatre

1908

Touring productions changed almost nightly and featured concerts, operas, plays, boxing shows and even horse racing. The Great Creatore’s Italian Orchestra and the John Philip Sousa Orchestra made their first of many appearances, as did famous actors Maude Adams, John and Ethel Barrymore, William Faversham, William Gillette, Chauncy Olcott, Lillian Russell and Al Jolson. Ben Hur featured an actual chariot race on the stage with eight horses. Pictured: Ethel Barrymore

The Colonial was purchased from the Sullivan brothers by the newly formed Pittsfield Theatre Co., a group of local businessmen and engineers that included Daniel England, John Kelly and E.H. Eaton. Noted players such as George Arliss, Billie Burke, Julia Marlowe, Blanche Ring, Will Rogers, E.H. Sothern and Laurette Taylor made numerous appearances. Pictured: Will Rogers

1915

The Pittsfield Theatre Co. sold the Colonial to Goldstein Brothers Amusement Co. of Springfield, Mass. Performances included Walter Hampden in Hamlet and Sarah Bernhardt as Joan of Arc. In the early 1920s the Colonial hosted dozens of stars, including Irene Dunne, Anna Pavlova, the Ballets Russes and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Pictured: Sarah Bernhardt

History

1998

Pictured: 1930 Colonial Theatre program for Page the Prince

Hillary Clinton toured the Colonial and declared it a National Historic Treasure.

Pictured: Hillary Clinton and Bob Boland in The Colonial Theatre

2001

The Colonial Theatre Association purchased the Colonial from the Miller family in August.

1934

The Depression and the reform of American theater labor practices curtailed the popular Broadway Touring Co. One of the Colonial’s final productions was The Royal Family, starring Thelma Ritter and Rex Fall. 1934 marked the closing of the Colonial. During this time it was transformed into a first-run movie palace.

1937

The Colonial reopened as a first-run movie house. Occasionally touring shows also played the Colonial, including Abie’s Irish Rose, Life with Father, Dear Ruth, The Hasty Heart and Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which made its last appearance at the Colonial in September 1945.

2004

Demolition began for the Colonial’s restoration.

2006

49,500 people attended more than 140 events during the Colonial’s inaugural season which kicked off on August 29, 2006, with eight performances of Broadway’s smash hit musical Rent. Pictured: Rent

1950

The Colonial permanently closed as a movie house.

Pictured: 1946 Colonial Theatre staff member Betty B. in front of a movie display.

2007

Singer-songwriter James Taylor chose the Colonial to record and film his “One Man Band” CD/DVD. Tickets sold out quickly for the two live performances.

1927

The Colonial presented Eubie Blake in his own production of Shuffle Along. George M. Cohan appeared in his hit, The Song and Dance Man. In a curtain speech Cohan praised Pittsfield and the Colonial as “the best theater in America.” A teen-age Helen Hayes, Alfred Lunt, Sir Harry Lauder and the incomparable comedian/ playwright Ed Wynn also appeared in the mid-'20s. Pictured: Eubie Blake

2008

Over 60,000 people will attend a diverse array of Colonial and community events

Pictured: James Tayor

1952

The Colonial Theatre was placed up for auction in November. George Miller was the lowest bidder on the property but won because he was the only bidder who wanted to preserve the theater. One final performance, Curse You, Jack Dalton, was given by the Pittsfield Town Players on December 21, 1952.

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We applaud and thank you for your generous support of The Colonial Theatre. Together, as a community, this Gilded Age treasure has been restored and revived to provide enriching and entertaining opportunities for all to enjoy. Please consider continuing your support today by becoming a Friend of The Colonial. Ticket sales and rental income cover just over half of the expenses associated with operating and programming the Colonial. Membership income is the component for success. Become a part of The Colonial Theatre family and enjoy the many benefits membership offers. Together Anything is Possible! Cameo $50+ (fully tax deductible) • Invitations to special events • Advance notification and first option ticket purchase privileges for Colonial presentations • Donor recognition in Annual Report Colonial Family $75+ (fully tax deductible) Cameo benefits plus: • Waived ticket exchange fee with up to 24 hours advance notice • Enrollment in the “Colonial Chatter” members-only e-mail club • Advance e-mail notice of any added Colonial Theatre presentations for first option ticket purchase privileges 34

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Theatre Buff $125+ ($105 tax deductible) Colonial Family benefits plus: • Private behind-the-scenes tour with reception hosted by the Colonial’s executive director (four times per year) • Donor recognition in Season Program Book • Two film vouchers* Entertainer $250+ ($210 tax deductible) Theatre Buff benefits plus: • One complimentary upgrade to box seats with free beverage service (subject to availability) • 10% discount on rental of the Colonial’s lobby to host a private event • Two additional film vouchers (total of four)* Center Stage $500+ ($400 tax deductible) Entertainer benefits plus: • Two complimentary tickets to selected Colonial presentations** • 15% discount on rental of the Colonial’s lobby to host a private event • Two additional film vouchers (total of six)* * Excludes special film events and La Scala screenings **Restrictions may apply The Colonial Theatre Encore Society Encore Society membership offers you exclusive and enriching opportunities to deepen your Colonial Theatre experience. Encore Society benefits include invitations to special events, private behind-the-scenes tours of the Colonial, designated parking privileges, VIP reservation phone line, annual film passes, complimentary ticket exchange and advance ticketing opportunities, priority seating and complimentary beverages during intermission in our new Encore Society patron lounge. There is even the opportunity to take center stage by hosting your own private event on the Colonial’s stage. Annual Encore Society membership levels range from $1,000–$10,000+. We look forward to welcoming you. To join today, please call (413) 448-8084 x19 or visit www.thecolonialtheatre.org/supportus.html Membership applications are also available at the Colonial’s ticket office.

The Colonial Theatre is pleased to honor and recognize the following individuals and businesses whose generous gifts to support the annual operation of the theater, as well as special projects, are making a significant difference to the Colonial’s continued growth and vitality.

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Preservation Massachusetts Paul E. Tsongas Award Recipient, 2008 “The Tsongas Award honors those who are helping us take preservation into the 21st century and beyond. We recognize these individuals and organizations for their leadership and excellence in preservation, but also for their vision and their often unwavering dedication in the face of much uncertainty. The Colonial Theatre, along with the other four Tsongas Awarded projects, embodies the spirit behind the Tsongas Award. The impact the Colonial has made upon Pittsfield is evident and serves as an excellent example for how historic preservation can inspire revitalization at the community level.” –Jim Igoe, President of Preservation Massachusetts

Best Live Theater The Berkshire Eagle Reader’s Choice, 2007

Best Theater Restoration Metroland Best of the Capital Region, 2007

7 Wonders of the Berkshires The Berkshire Eagle Contest, 2007

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The following volunteers are the Colonial’s most active public ambassadors. We are extremely grateful for their generous donation of time and talent. Their support and personal service is an essential component of the Colonial’s success as a theater and as a community institution. List generated as of May 18, 2008 Irwin and Claire Adler Susan Aldam Harold and Jeanne Allan Anna Ambrose Joan Andrews Ellen Armold Mary Arpante Robert Austen Helen Ball Susan Barnes Donald Betit Lynn Bilotta Lindsay Blagg Charlotte Bolus Nicole Boulais Joie Bourassa Priscilla Boyce Richard and Helen Briggs Constance Bullard Dona Burdick Helen Busby John Campbell Ruth Campbell Pam Campbell, RN John Carey Peg Carpenter Jo-Anne Chelstowski Pat Choquette Pauline Cimini Mark and Kathryn Clatterbaugh Anita Cohen Philip Coleman Susan Coles Debbie Coons, RN Churchill and Patricia Cotton Joan Couture Paul and Christina Cuddihy Adele Cukor Pamela Cutt Judith Daly

Nancy Daly Katie Darling Amy Dimario, RN Leslie Drager Patty Driscoll Beverly Dubiski Katherine Dubree Heather Duda Anne Dunham Bruce and Christine Eaton Michael Esposito Paula Esposito Gil and Jane Falcone Anne Feeley Stanley and Diana Feld Martha Fickling Ray and Ann Finkelstein Wyvonna Fisher Robin Fleet Kathy Fleming Enid Fuhrman Magda Gabor-Hotchkiss Thomas and Laura Gardner Carol Gerhardt Ruth Glazerman Paul Gniadek Judy Goetze Marcia Golden Carl and Beatrice Goodman Katherine Graham Catherine Haddad Roger Hanley Brian Harrison Marilyn Harte Beverly Hathaway Jean Haywood Arthur and Eileen Henle Arlene Herrick Todd Howell Thomas Hugill Mary Hunter Lee Jaggi, RN

Ewa Jancewicz Ben and Lore Kaplan Dan and Rita Kaplan Joseph and Jane Kavanau Patricia Kelley Marianne Kelly Barbara Kie Edna Mae Kincaid Kimberly Kinne Harold and Joan Kramer Chelsie La Sage David and Bonita Lachowski Arthur and Elizabeth Larsen Lorraine Leahy, RN Michelle Lee Steven and Carol Leibowitz Jerome and Margery Light Alice Ling, M.D. Pat Lovallo, RN Nancy Macauley Edward and Colleen Maffuccio Lewis Mahony Marjorie Mannion Tina Marcinczyk Sol and Paula Marenberg Beverly Martin Lisa Martin Connie Martineau Teresa Maselli Anne McConnell Nancy McConnell Carol McLaughlin Harry and Karen Methven Lynn Meyers Carolyn Miller Susanne Mitchell Katherine Mogavero Bobbie Monterose Liam Morrison Norman and Trudy Moskowitz

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William Munn Janet Nelson Clark Nicholls Kathleen Nolan David and Christine O’Connor Sally Olsen Alma Owen Bob Pacenza Nancy Pacocha Louise Palmer Lucia Panetti Mary Papa Mary Paquette Max Pastore Martin and Shiffra Perlmutter Susan Phelps Lawrence and Phyllis Phillips Beverly Pleiter Claire Podavini Ted Potter Marcia Powdermaker Paula and Michael Pravia Wanda Prentis, RN Florian Ptak Viktor Rashkes Judy Redstone Andre and Bonnie Robert Arthur and Suzanne Rosen Hal and Bobbi Rosenberg Joseph and Colleen Rossi Rosalind Rothman Jeanne Roy Jane Rozak Ann Rudd, RN Jane Rudolph Janet Ryan Jean Ryan Jean Salzarulo Irving Sanders Gordon and Nellie Schwaner

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Laurie Schwartz Beatrice Selig Helen-Mary Shaffer Richard and Kathleen Shiner Jerry Sivin Nancy Smith Kassandra Spiller Tom and Sandi Stanley Joanna Stengle Sue Stone, RN Concetta Stracuzzi-Rochelo Beverly Stumpek Manisha Tanzman-Rivas Heidi Tatro Ben Testa Joseph and Jeanene Testa Linda Therrien Joni Thomas Robert and Christine Timmins Sigmund and Lora Tobias Dorothy Toomey Christine Traversa, RN Shirley Tremblay Liya Uskolovskaya Mary Valenti Mary Vasquez-Slack Shirley Vickery Sheldon and Susan Wagner Jack and Barbara Weiner Jeannette Weiner Nancy Wilcox Jane Williams Carol Wolf Sadao Yagi Edward and Emily Zoladz

Colonial sponsors & business partners We are honored to share with you the Colonial’s sponsors and business partners for the 2008–2009 season. Their support helps the Colonial bring a diverse array of performing arts to our community.

Performance and Series Sponsors Berkshire Insurance Group: Reynolds, Barnes & Hebb Insurance Agency; McCormick, Smith & Curry Insurance Agency; H.S. Andrews Insurance Agency; Minkler Insurance Agency The Rat Pack Is Back! Performance Sponsor

Joseph and Mary Jane Handler Young Concert Artists Performance Sponsor InterPrint Sunday Opera Series Co-Sponsor

edm | architecture.engineering.management Livingston Taylor with special guest Kate Taylor Performance Sponsor

Lyon Aviation, Inc. Darrell Pucciarello’s Ballets Metropolis’ Production of Dracula Performance Sponsor and Sunday Opera Series Co-Sponsor

Greylock Federal Credit Union Family Time Series Sponsor

Nejaime’s Wine Cellars Sunday Opera Series Co-Sponsor

Haddad Motor Group The Piano Men: Starring Jim Witter Performance Sponsor

Petricca Industries Vote? Performance Sponsor TD Banknorth Marc Cohn Performance Sponsor

Additional sponsors Brix Ticket Envelope Sponsor The Crowne Plaza Official Hotel of The Colonial Theatre and Ticket Sponsor

Day Mountain Sound Audio Services Sponsor

Pittsfield�s Classic French Bistro Now Serving Full Dinner Menu!

� Steak Frites � Seasonal Fish � Duck Confit �and more!

Zagat rated and Frommer�s Travel Guide listed

Paul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings + Design Furniture Sponsor

Become A Corporate Sponsor Corporate sponsorship is a terrific way to maximize exposure and communicate your message to the more than 60,000 patrons attending events at The Colonial Theatre each year. A corporate sponsorship can also highlight your support for the type of programming your target audience values—“personalizing” and connecting your business and its message in a unique and creative way. Sponsorship packages can be customized to suit your budget, your business and its needs. For additional information, please contact Sally Elizabeth Evans, director of development, at (413) 448-8084 x19. 56

Sponsors & Business Partners

Individual and corporate support plays a critical role in meeting the annual funding requirements needed to ensure that the theater continues to expand its rich cultural and educational offerings. It also helps to ensure that ticket prices remain affordable.

Business Partners Sustainer $1,500 Toole Companies

CompuWorks

Supporter $1,000 Cavallero Plastics Inc.

Colleague $500 Limelight Productions, Inc.

Miller Supply Company, Inc.

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank

Affiliate $250 Pittsfield�s Classic French Bistro

Berkshire County ARC

Brix

C.T. Brigham

Canyon Ranch of the Berkshires

Carr Hardware & Supply Co., Inc.

Dery Funeral Homes

Philip F. Mamolito, D.M.D., F.A.G.D., P.C.

Mike’s Maytag

Patriot Suites Hotel

Roberts and Associates Realty, Inc.

Thaddeus Clapp House*

Williams/Kingsley Auto Repair, Inc.

Berkshire Business Equipment Co., Inc.

Computers R Us

Evergreen Buyer Brokers of the Berkshires

Stevenson & Co. Inc.

L. V. Toole Insurance Agency

White Horse Inn*

Now Serving Full Dinner Menu!

� Steak Frites � Seasonal Fish � Duck Confit �and more!

Zagat rated and Frommer�s Travel Guide listed

Dr. Natalya Yantovsky

Friend $150

Yarmosky Pediatric Dentistry *Denotes Hospitality Partner

Become A Business Partner The Colonial’s Business Partnership program provides your business opportunities through advertising, event tickets, and exposure to thousands of Colonial patrons. For additional information, please contact Rebecca Brighenti, director of marketing and public relations, at (413) 448-8084 x11. 57

Colonial Staff Full–time David W. Fleming Executive Director Rebecca A. Brighenti Director of Marketing & Public Relations David M. Chapman Director of Facilities & Production Sally Elizabeth Evans Director of Development Linda M. LaCosse Controller John D. Cook Patron Services Manager Jessie L. Virgilio Manager of Public Relations & Education Chrissie M. Constable Production Manager Eric S. Taylor Design & Advertising Manager Sam Slack Facilities Manager Corey A. Doucette Administrative Assistant

FACILITIES

& SERVICES

The Colonial Theatre 111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Administrative Phone: (413) 448-8084 Ticket Office: (413) 997-4444 Hours: 10AM–5PM, Monday–Friday, 10AM–2PM, Saturday and two hours prior to performances. The Ticket Office remains open through intermission. Tickets may be purchased online at www.thecolonialtheatre.org Smoking is strictly forbidden in all areas of the theater. Photographing, sound recording and/or the possession of any recording device inside The Colonial Theatre, without the written permission of theater management, is strictly prohibited. Restrooms for men and women are located in the main lobby of the theater. Accessible restrooms are located on all floors of the theater (main lobby, balcony and gallery). Refreshments are available in the main lobby. Only water is allowed inside the theater unless otherwise announced. Lost and found articles should be reported or turned in to an usher or house manager. Inquiries regarding lost articles may be directed to the Ticket Office.

Part–time

A complimentary coatroom is available to theater patrons. The Colonial Theatre management is not responsible for personal property.

Don E. Harris Audio Supervisor

For more information about renting the Colonial or becoming a volunteer please call (413) 448-8084.

Ticket Office Staff Jeffrey R. Benham Assistant Ticket Office Manager Kristen Baker-Hoyt Halley Cianfarini Paula J. Gonnello Lindsay G. Robitaille Special Thanks To: Pam Campbell Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Olson Liberman Consultant Carolyn Miller Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

The Colonial Theatre is proud to maintain two Steinway Concert pianos for the enjoyment of our audiences. Our principal concert instrument is a completely restored nine foot Hamburg Steinway, Model D that was originally built in 1894, during the “Gilded Age” of Steinway in Hamburg, Germany. The complete piano restoration was commissioned by Flynn Pianos, LLC owned by Terry Flynn and his partner Kim Muller of Freiburg, Germany. Mr. James Chervenak made a gift of this piano, to the Colonial, in memory of his wife Françoise Nunnallé.

We encourage you to take this program book home with you (share it with family and friends) but, should you already have one at home, please do recycle it on your way out of the theater.

In the event of an emergency, please follow the route to a designated exit do not use the elevator

Emergency Exits

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Historic Lobby

Balcony second floor

Gallery third floor

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