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Dear Friends, The Colonial is one of America’s most remarkable historic theaters. The community of the Berkshires restored its splendor and returned its function so the excitement of performances may be shared with residents and visitors alike for years to come. You are the most important person here today. If this is your first or hundred-andfirst visit to the theater, we want you to have a personally satisfying experience. Our performers, staff and volunteers are all committed to making your experience so good you will want to tell friends and family that they too should come to the Colonial. The Colonial is an interactive experience. We bring some of the world’s best live entertainment to your doorstep while also making the theater available for our local performers. Your applause and participation as an audience member is essential. By purchasing a ticket for this performance, you’ve helped make the program possible. By also making an individual or business contribution to The Colonial Theatre each year, you will have “completed the circle,” providing the crucial capital necessary to continue to successfully operate the theater. If you’ve not yet done so, we hope you will consider making a sustaining gift today. The Colonial exists to serve this community. Please guide us with your suggestions and support us to the greatest extent that you can. Finally, we hope you’ll look over the lists and ads of businesses and individuals who are our supporters and thank them for today’s performance. Attend, applaud, donate, volunteer! Sincerely,
Michael E. MacDonald President, Board of Trustees
David W. Fleming Executive Director
Welcome
WELCOME COLONIAL’S 2010–2011 SEASON
The Colonial Theatre Board of Trustees Officers Michael E. MacDonald President Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. First Vice President A. King Francis Treasurer Kit Dobelle Corporate Secretary
The Board of Trustees Ruth Blodgett Nicholas Boraski Joan G. Callahan Kit Dobelle Donald S. Feigenbaum Ralph Frisina Donald Giddon, D.M.D., Ph.D. Sean Gray Shari Haddad Stuart Hirschfield Tom Laurin Linda P. O’Connell Madeline Phelps The Honorable James M. Ruberto, Ex-Officio Gary Scarafoni Ali Sheehan Carole Siegel, Ph.D. Margery Steinberg
Trustees Emeritus Robert Boland Teddi Laurin Robert A. Wells
Alumni Trustees (Retired from the Board of Trustees between August, 2006 and June, 2010) Photos by Eric Korenman
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Welcome Performing Arts for Schools The Colonial’s Amazing History The 2010–2011 Season Become a Friend of the Colonial Supporters
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Awards & Recognition Volunteers Facilities & Services Emergency Exit Routes Colonial Business Members & Sponsors
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Honorary Trustees Elizabeth Banks Charlotte D’Ambois Terrence Mann Karen Orzolek (Karen O of the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs)
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 Education programs are a fundamental component of the Colonial’s mission to serve the community. Performing Arts for Schools events allow students to experience diverse, educational and entertaining, programs that reinforce classroom curriculum, while fostering an understanding of, and appreciation for, the performing arts.
Performing Arts for Schools Education Fund The Colonial Theatre’s Education program is such an important facet in enhancing the curriculum and inspiring the minds of local students that donors are stepping forward to guarantee that all students, regardless of financial situation, will have access to this creativitybuilding resource. We extend our sincere gratitude to the following individuals and businesses for their generosity: Nuclea Biotechnologies/ Patrick J. Muraca established a multi-year fund to subsidize tickets to the Colonial’s Performing Arts for Schools programs, for Pittsfield public schoolchildren who qualify for financial assistance.
Ruth & Nicholas Boraski established an endowment gift, the income from which will be used to provide scholarships for student tickets to the Colonial’s Performing Arts for Schools programs.
Linda O’Connell established a multi-year fund to annually underwrite the Colonial’s Performing Arts for Schools programs.
Nancy Vale established a charitable remainder trust in the name of her late husband Michael Vale to provide scholarships for student tickets to the Colonial’s Performing Arts for Schools programs.
Jason P. McCandless Superintendent, Lee Public Schools
Alfred W. Skrocki Superintendent, Adams/ Cheshire School District
Colonial Educational Outreach Committee William S. Ballen Superintendent, Shaker Mountain School Union #70
Ms. Frances Feinerman Dean, Academic Affairs Berkshire Community College
Sherri James Buxton Music Instructor, Central Berkshire Regional School District/ Berkshire Music School
Pam Fortlage-Gold Fine and Performing Arts Supervisor, Central Berkshire Regional School District
Kit Dobelle Colonial Board of Trustees Howard J. Eberwein, Ed.D Superintendent, Pittsfield Public Schools 6
James E. Montepare Superintendent, North Adams School District
Dr. Jilly Lederman General Studies Teacher, Sinai Academy
Donna Quallen Principal, Saint Joseph Central High School
Barbara Malkas Deputy Superintendent, Pittsfield Public Schools
Carole Siegel, Ph.D Educational Outreach Committee Chair Colonial Board of Trustees
Dr. William Travis Superintendent, Mt. Greylock Regional School District Anne Everest Wojtkowski Colonial Board of Trustees Dr. Adrienne Wootters Chair, Physics Department Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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Laura Ingalls Wilder: Growing Up on the Prairie Tuesday 11/9/10 10am & 1pm Laura Ingalls Wilder’s library of books has become a national treasure for young readers. The musical, Growing Up on the Prairie, chronicles the life and times of Laura and her family as they travel across the American frontier. Grades 2–6
The Rainbow Fish Wednesday 12/1/10 10am & 1pm The Rainbow Fish is a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others; based on Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book by the same name. Grades K–2
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Mad Science Presents: Star Trek Live Tuesday 3/1/11 9am & 12pm STAR TREK LIVE is an action-packed, interactive adventure based on the legendary Star Trek franchise and the thrilling new movie. With cutting-edge special effects, unmatched audience interaction, and on-screen appearances from Captain Kirk and Spock themselves, STAR TREK LIVE is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience.
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Black Violin Thursday 5/12/11 9am & 12pm Two classically trained violinists and their DJ are redefining the music world—one string at a time. With influences ranging from Shostakovich and Bach to Nas and Jay-Z, Black Violin breaks all the rules, creating a rare sound that nobody has ever heard, but that everybody can feel. Grades 2–12
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Tuesday 2/15/11 10am & 1pm This triple-bill includes the wonderful story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly; the fanciful account of Little Cloud’s travels through the sky, and the Mixed-Up Chameleon’s discovery of his own unique nature. The whimsical tales have enchanted generations, and Mermaid Theatre’s acclaimed stage adaptation teaches as well as entertains. Grades Pre-K–3
Legacy Banks Foundation Education Lecture Series At The Colonial Theatre supports area educators with free access to “best practices” in American education. 10/27/10 The Mindful Teacher authors Dennis Shirley & Elizabeth MacDonald 4/27/11 Schools As Learning Communities author Rick DuFour 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 mid1930s, 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 best-known stars who appeared on
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its stage. When it closed as a theater 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 time capsule, thus preserving one of the few remaining theaters designed by noted theater architect J.B. McElfatrick. Of the estimated 300 playhouses McElfatrick designed between 1860 and 1906, the Colonial is one of only a dozen or so still standing, and is one of only two that have been restored. 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 vaulted gilded entrance, the elaborately decorated boxes and balcony, the exquisitely painted ornamental detail, the meticulously crafted custom plasterwork, the uppermost gallery with rare high-backed “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
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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, MA. Performances included Walter Hampden in Hamlet and Sarah Bernhardt as Joan of Arc. In the early ’20s the Colonial hosted dozens of stars, including Irene Dunne, Anna Pavlova, the Ballets Russes and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Pictured: Sarah Bernhardt
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1934
The Depression and the reform of American theater labor practices curtailed popular touring companies. One of the Colonial’s final productions was The Royal Family, starring Thelma Ritter and Rex Fall. 1934 marked the closing of the Colonial.
1998
Hillary Clinton toured the Colonial and declared it a National Historic Treasure. Pictured: Hillary Clinton and Bob Boland in The Colonial Theatre
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.
2001
The Colonial Theatre Association purchased the Colonial from the Miller family in August.
2004
Demolition began for the Colonial’s restoration.
2006
The Colonial permanently closed as a movie house.
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: The Colonial Theatre
Pictured: Rent
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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.
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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Pictured: Eubie Blake
Pictured: Richie Havens, Steven Wright, Corbian the Dinosaur
2007
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The Berenstain Bears Live! In Family Matters: The Musical
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Betty Buckley: Broadway by Request
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2/20/11
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Tommy Tune in Steps In Time: A Broadway Biography In Song And Dance Featuring The Manhattan Rhythm Kings 11/12/10
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Ricky Nelson Remembered Starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band 7/30/10
Blue: The Music of Joni Mitchell 8/21/10
The National Dance Company of Ireland: Rhythm of the Dance 10/1/10
Cabaret
John Lithgow: Stories by Heart
Sherri James Buxton & Friends: Songs from the Heart with Special Guest Matt Savage
A Cabaret to Benefit Community Resources for People with Autism
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American Jazz Repertory Orchestra with Guest Soloist Claire Daly and the Berkshires Jazz Youth Orchestra
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Maureen McGovern: A Long and Winding Road: The Concert Jeffrey Harris: Piano
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10/16/10
Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show 10/23/10
Sweet Honey In The Rock
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Vicki Baird: Connecting With The Beyond 9/26/10
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The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats 7/17/10
The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion 11/6/10
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The Travelin’ McCourys 2/26/11
Jury’s Irish Cabaret 3/5/11
the Irish Comedy Tour 3/18/11
John Hammond & Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks 4/16/11
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11/27/10
The Sound of Christmas: with Elisabeth von Trapp & The Empire Brass
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Film: It’s A Wonderful Life
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Open Wings–Broken Strings with Eddie Kowalczyk (LIVE), Art Alexakis (Everclear) & Leigh Nash (Sixpence None The Richer) 10/22/10
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Romance, Soul & Rock N’ Roll Presents: Peace, Love & Holiday Music All Proceeds to Benefit The Colonial Theatre
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Just For Laughs Caroline Rhea with Special Guest Tony Deyo 7/9/10
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GREET THE GLORIOUS SUMMER
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH MUSIC When classical music gets intimate
Julius Caesar
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Women of Will
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Sea Marks
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become a friend
Colonial Theatre
Ticket sales and other earned revenue cover roughly two thirds of the cost of maintaining and programming The Colonial Theatre each year. Individual annual gifts of support from friends, combined with support from area businesses, are essential to achieve excellence in programming and service at the Colonial.
If you are not already part of the growing group of your friends and neighbors listed in this book who have made The Colonial Theatre one of their gift priorities, we hope you’ll consider joining today! We are pleased to provide some benefits for membership. But the most important benefit of supporting the Colonial is the knowledge that you have helped sustain one of the Berkshire’s most important year-round, cultural assets. Thank you for your consideration if you are thinking of joining. Thank you for your help if you already have.
The Colonial Theatre Membership Benefits Cameo $50+
• Membership Card • First option ticket purchase privileges for Colonial season and added events
Colonial Family $75+
• Cameo benefits plus: • Waived ticket exchange fee (value $5) with up to 24 hours advance notice
Theatre Buff $125+
• Colonial Family benefits plus: • Donor recognition in Season Program Book • Invitations to special events
Entertainer $250+
• Theatre Buff benefits plus: • Two complimentary tickets to a Colonial presentation • Complimentary upgrade of 2 tickets to box seats with beverage service • 10% discount on rental of the Colonial’s lobby to host a private event
Center Stage $500+
• Entertainer benefits plus: • Two additional complimentary tickets (4 total) to a Colonial presentation • Donor recognition on Colonial digital lobby display • 15% discount on rental of the Colonial’s lobby to host a private event
The Colonial Theatre Encore Society $1,000–$10,000+ Encore Society Membership offers exclusive and enriching opportunities to deepen your Colonial Theatre experience. In addition to the Membership benefits available at the highest level above, Encore Society Members also enjoy:
• Invitations to special events throughout the year • Private behind-the-scenes tours and receptions • Complimentary tickets to performances • Complimentary beverages at intermission • Discounts on purchased tickets • Opportunity to host a private event on the Colonial Theatre stage • Opportunities to be recognized as an underwriter of subsidized tickets for schoolchildren
To join today, please call (413) 448-8084 x14 or visit www.TheColonialTheatre.org/membership Applications are available at the Colonial’s Ticket Office 30
This list acknowledges total annual aggregate gifts of $1,000+ to the Colonial from May 1, 2009 to May 27, 2010.
Theatre Angel $10,000+
Star $1,000+
Ruth P. and Nicholas Boraski * Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation, Inc. The Feigenbaum Foundation * David and Kathy Fleming * Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Flynt, Jr. Deborah and King Francis * GE Foundation Matching Gifts Center Mrs. Teddi Laurin and the late Mr. Francis Laurin * McElfatrick Charitable Foundation, Inc. Patrick J. Muraca Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund George F. Rufo, Sr. and Dorothy Rufo
Anonymous Brian Arseneau–in Memory of Angelina Savko Alan Bauman William Beautyman and Catherine Gribbel-Beautyman Robert and Phyllis Bennett Mr. and Mrs. John L. Bissell * Kathryn and Mark Clatterbaugh Dr. and Mrs. Robert Crowell Gene and Dolly Curletti Dobbins Foundation Al and Helen Febbo Craig W. Fischer, D.M.D. and Donna Ferriere Sanford H. Fisher William and Sandra Flannery Sarah and Ethan Flynn Ms. Mary Garnish Dr. Elliot M. and Barbara K. Greenfeld William and Nancy Goessel Mary W. Harrison Mary Ellen and William Hines * Huck and Judy Hodgkins Joan and Jim Hunter Joseph and Amy Kroboth Jeffrey Leppo and Marjorie Safran Julian Lichtman Mass Mutual Financial Group Matching Gift Program Trudy and Norman Moskowitz Perri Petricca Claudio and Penny Pincus Richard and Rose Pocock Mary Ann and Bruno A. Quinson David Rosenthal and Leslie Milton Drs. Jack and Lenore Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Ryan, Jr. Sharon and Ira Siegel Ms. Mary Vasquez-Slack Mundi and Syd Smithers Pam & Ed St. John Sheila M. Stone Angelo and Rosanne Stracuzzi Mr. and Mrs. D. Paul Sweeney Lois and Al Symonds Michael and Patty Tweed-Kent * Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Larry Vaber Robert A. and Claudia E. Wells * Mr. Gary Welteroth and Dr. Patricia Lehmann Cheryl and Michael Zaccaro Richard M. Ziter, M.D.
Producer $5,000+ Mick and Joan Callahan * Cricket Foundation Evan, Kit and Harry Dobelle * J. Williar and Susan P. Dunlaevy Frederick T. Francis III Dr. Donald and Mrs. Phoebe Giddon * Joseph K. and Mary Jane Handler * Fay J. Henry Susie and Stuart Hirshfield * Suzanne and David Klausmeyer Michael E. MacDonald and Sandra C. Knox * Bob and Mary Ann Matthews James and the late Ellen Ruberto * Gary and Carol Scarafoni * Annie Selke
Director $2,500+ Anonymous Joan Bancroft and Don Grody * Ruth Blodgett and David Crane * Jason and Rebecca Brighenti * Mr. and Mrs. David T. Comalli Mark and Chrissie Constable * Dennis C. Daigneault Gray and Marianne Ellrodt * Dr. and Mrs. John Galt P. Keyburn Hollister and John Gobel * Laura and Andrew Mick * Stephen and Amy Miller and Family New England Foundation for the Arts Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. * Marshall and Marion Raser Ms. Linda Ruberto Matt and Melissa Scarafoni Margery and Lewis Steinberg * Thomas C. and Anne Everest Wojtkowski *
Supporters
Encore Society of The Colonial Theatre
* Current and Former Board of Trustees and Staff
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Orchestrated Success
FRIENDS OF THE COLONIAL THEATRE
This list acknowledges total annual aggregate gifts of $125-$999 from May 1, 2009 to May 27, 2010.
Center Stage $500–$999
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Awards & Recognition
In The CenTer Of IT All Join us before or after the show for dinner, appetizers or cocktails.
Awards
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Walking distance to The Colonial!
recognition
Society of American Travel Writers Phoenix Award Recipient, 2008
The Phoenix Award was created to give appropriate recognition for individuals or organizations actively involved in conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution campaigns which further the growth and appeal of North American travel destinations.
“In an area filled with wondrous attractions, Pittsfield’s handsomely restored, 104-year-old Colonial Theatre and Williamstown’s 51-year-old Clark Art Institute are the most wondrous. The two cultural institutions placed first and second, respectively.”
Preservation Massachusetts Paul E. Tsongas Award Recipient, 2008
Best Venue (Showroom), Metroland
Recognizes exceptional efforts in promoting historical preservation across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
“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, Berkshire Eagle Reader’s Choice, 2007, 2008, 2009 Best of the Berkshires
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7 Wonders of the Berkshires, Berkshire Eagle Contest, 2007
2008 Best of the Capital Region “Just walking in to this impeccably restored and gilded-up-the-wazoo little theater is an event in itself. In a region blessed with a bunch of nicely restored theaters, nothing else really comes close to the Colonial in terms of a visceral jolt.”
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2007 Best of the Capital Region “Go to see anything here, but leave ample time to have your breath quietly stolen as the meticulously restored theater transports you back to the 19th century in all of its architectural splendor, gilt elegance and artisans’ pride. From the original seating in the balcony to the sweeping embrace of the mezzanine and box seats to the exceptionally plush seating in the orchestra and the magnificent acoustics, sightlines, and proscenium, the labor of love begun by Robert Boland evokes tears of joy.”
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Volunteers
Volunteers We are extremely grateful for our volunteers’ generous donation of time and talent. Their support and personal service is essential to the Colonial’s success. List generated May 12, 2010
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Volunteers have fun at the Colonial! Pictured above is the team that worked the night of The Blanks (a/k/a “Ted’s Band” from the sitcom Scrubs), dressed for the occasion.
Inset image is Joe Testa and Paula Esposito, winners of the 2009 Hickey–Russo Award for outstanding volunteer service to The Colonial Theatre
Susan Aldam Anna Ambrose Joan Andrews Ellen Armold Bet Azar Cynthia Bernstein Daniel Bernstein Don Betit Joie Bourassa Priscilla Boyce * David T. Brail Paul Brazie Richard Briggs * Constance Bullard Dona Burdick John Campbell Pam Campbell ** Ruth Campbell Barbara Caplin Peg Carpenter Patricia Choquette Kathryn Clatterbaugh Mark Clatterbaugh Anita Cohen Susan Coles Jennifer Coppola Joan Couture Norma Coy Thomas Coy Christina Cuddihy Jason Cuddihy Adele Cukor Katie Darling Sheila Donath Anne Dunham * Bruce Eaton Christine Eaton Elaine Epstein Michael Esposito Paula Esposito * Gil Falcone
Paula Marenberg Sol Marenberg Beverly Martin * Marjorie Marusarz Teresa Maselli Anne McConnell Nanci McConnell Matthew McKeever Carol McLaughlin Lynn Meyers Carolyn Miller * Katherine Mogavero Liam Morrison Norman Moskowitz Trudy Moskowitz William Munn * Clark W. Nicholls Leigh Nilsen Kathleen Nolan David A. O’Connor Sally Olsen Louise Palmer Mary Papa * Mary Paquette Max Pastore Martin Perlmutter Shiffra Perlmutter Susan Phelps Larry Phillips Phyllis Phillips Beverly Pleiter Claire Podavini Florian Ptak Viktor Rashkes Andy Robert * Bonnie Robert Arthur Rosen Suzanne Rosen Colleen Rossi Joe Rossi Jane Rozak
Jane Falcone Anne Feeley Diana Feld Stanley Feld Martha Fickling Wyvona Fisher William Frazier Carol Gerhardt * Paul Gniadek Judy Goetze Marcia Golden Beatrice Goodman Carl Goodman Kathryn Graham Don Grandshaw Catherine Haddad Roger Hanley Brian Harrison * Beverly Hathaway Jean Haywood Charles Helde Arthur Henle Eileen Henle Arlene Herrick Mary Hunter Lee Jaggi Ewa Jancewicz Ben Kaplan * Lore Kaplan Rita Kaplan Kimberly Kinne Hal Kramer * Joan Kramer Bonita Lachowski * David Lachowski * Lorraine Leahy Michelle Lee Enrique Lobos Lewis Mahony Marjorie Mannion Tina Marcinczyk
Janet Ryan Jean Ryan Jean Salzarulo Esther Sanders Irving Sanders Gordon Schwaner Nellie Schwaner Beatrice Selig Kathy Shiner Richard Shiner Samantha Sperlonga Sandi Stanley Tom Stanley Beverly Stumpek Manisha Tanzman-Rivas Ben Testa Joe Testa * Joni Thomas * Jeff Thompson Christine Timmins Robert Timmins Lora Tobias Sigmund Tobias Judy Turtz Liya Uskolovskaya Mary C. Valenti Robert Van Der Goore Mary Vasquez-Slack Shirley Vickery Sheldon Wagner Susan Wagner Sandra Walters Jeannette Weiner Nancy Wilcox Carol Wolff Sadao Yagi * Head Usher ** Volunteer Coordinator
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Colonial Staff David W. Fleming Executive Director
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Rebecca A. Brighenti Director of Marketing & Public Relations
The Colonial Theatre 111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Administrative Phone: (413) 448-8084
Seth Keyes General Manager & Director of Programming
Ticket Office: (413) 997-4444 Hours: 10AM–5PM, Monday–Friday, 10AM–2PM, Performance Saturdays Two hours prior to performances through intermission. Tickets may be purchased online at www.TheColonialTheatre.org
Linda M. LaCosse Director of Finance & Administration
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 permission of theater management, is strictly prohibited.
Chrissie M. Constable Production Manager
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).
Zachery Durnell Patron Services Manager
Refreshments are available in the main lobby and may be taken into the theater unless otherwise announced.
Stephanie Gravalese-Wood Communications & Education Coordinator Marianne D. Hall Development & Special Events Coordinator Joseph C. Hannon Technical Director Sam Slack Facilities Manager Eric S. Taylor Design & Advertising Manager
Part-time Ticket Office Staff: Paula J. Gonnello Lindsay G. Robitaille Shana Spratt Paula Ward
Special Thanks To: Pam Campbell Volunteer Coordinator Carolyn Miller Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Don E. Harris Audio Supervisor
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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. A complimentary coatroom is available to theater patrons. The Colonial Theatre management is not responsible for personal property. For information about renting the Colonial or becoming a volunteer please call (413) 448-8084.
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Colonial Business Members & Sponsors
Colonial Business Members & Sponsors This list acknowledges total annual aggregate gifts to the Colonial from May 1, 2009 to May 17, 2010.
$20,000+ Berkshire Bank Foundation • Crowne Plaza • Francis Investment Consulting Group • Greylock Federal Credit Union • Laurin Publishing Nuclea Biotechnologies, LLC • Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
Over $10,000 General Systems Company, Inc. • Legacy Banks Foundation • Nelson Furlano Accounting • Petricca Industries • Winstanley Associates GENERAL SYSTEMS COMPANY INCORPORATED
$5000+ Anonymous • Berkshire Money Management • Brix Wine Bar • Cain, Hibbard & Myers, PC edm | architecture • engineering • management • Haddad Motor Group, Inc.
$1000+ Anonymous (2) • Andrew Rich Wines • Bardwell, Bowbly and Karam Insurance Agency, Inc. • Berkshire Garden Club • Berkshire Health Systems • Blantyre • Charland Jewelers CompuWorks • Crown Jewelers • Interprint, Inc. • Johnson Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc. • Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort • Keator Group, LLC • Kimball Farms • Kushi & Myers, PC L.V. Toole Insurance Agency • LD Builders • Lee Bank • Lipton Energy • Paul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings • Pittsfield Brew Works • Repro Systems, Inc. Scarafoni Financial Group • Sheriff Carmen C. Massimiano, Jr. and the Deputies of Berkshire County • Wheatleigh
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