2010/11 Annual Report by The Center for the Performing Arts

A new Center of Artistic Excellence. 2010-11 Annual Report

Dear Friends Thank you for the role you’ve played in making the first year at the Center for the Performing Arts one of the most remarkable concert seasons in recent memory, anywhere in the United States. No other city in America opened a concert hall in 2011 that rivals the Palladium for sheer artistic beauty, comfort, intimacy and functionality. The reviews have been rave from performers and audiences alike. Whether you purchased a box for the season or a single ticket to a single show, whether you are a patron or employee, whether you live in Carmel, Indianapolis or elsewhere in Indiana, our first season is dedicated to you. Without your constant presence, your patience, your collaborative spirit and the unwavering support you provided, our extraordinarily successful first year would not have been possible. The momentum continues with our current season. All combined, at the halfway point in the 2011-12 season, the Center has attracted 78,000 ticket-buyers – and sales continue on through the season. Certainly it is the concerts and theatrics that attract the spotlight, but the Center’s reach extends into areas that may not be as visible. We are taking a leading role in education and outreach. Since August, the Center has provided educational events and outreach to 11,000 people. Likewise, we have many wonderful opportunities to assist businesses in their marketing and branding. Our sponsorships at the Center have been especially popular. We have over 50 companies – large and small – involved. It’s an opportunity some of you may wish to consider, especially if you are interested in connecting your business with the thousands of visitors that attend events at the Center each month. Together, as a community, we have accomplished a great deal! On behalf of our board of directors and our staff, we thank you, and we salute you.

Frank Basile Michael Feinstein Rollin Dick Interim President/CEO Artistic Director Chairman, Board of Directors

Three cheers to the luminaries who have helped make the Center for the Performing Arts a beautiful reality. Board of Directors Rollin M. Dick, Chairman Frank M. Basile, Vice Chair D. Eric Stovall, Treasurer Rosemary A. Waters, Secretary Keith Allman Melissa Stapleton Barnes AJ Correale Donald S. Gottwald William Hammer Douglas C. Haney, Esq Nancy S. Heck Robert J. Hicks Stan C. Hurt Carlie Irsay-Gordon Todd J. Maurer Jeffrey C. McDermott Tom McGowan Ersal Ozdemir Eric S. Payne Brett Pheffer Steve A. Pittman Judith Roudebush Ambassador Randall L. Tobias W. Michael Wells Pamela Campbell Williams Ian G. Worden

above: Savion Gloverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance at the Center won raves from critics and audiences of all ages.

Palladium Gala & Opening Week january 22 - 30, 2011 A weeklong grand opening celebration at the Palladium showcased the musical talents of Indiana artists alongside a star-studded gala concert. Approximately 15,000 guests attended the spectacular opening festivities. It was standing room only! It was a community affair as former Center for the Performing Arts CEO/President Steven B. Libman oversaw the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Joining him on stage were Artistic Director Michael Feinstein, Board Chairman Rollin Dick, Carmel Mayor James Brainard, Architect David Schwarz, Chris Darland from Artec, and other project stakeholders.

Ribbon Cutting and Building Dedication Ceremony

Back-to-back musical performances made “Take Center Stage at the Palladium” an afternoon to remember. Sponsors for the event included Vectren and Dodd Technologies, Inc. Take Center Stage

Giving guests the opportunity to savor the concert hall’s exquisite acoustics, the Palladium’s Open House performances included members of the Gregory Hancock Dance Theater, the New World Youth Orchestra, CSO String Quartet, IU Jacobs School of Music, Purdue Varsity Glee Club and more. The event was sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors.

Open House

The setting couldn’t have been more elegant for the gala concert and dinner. Artistic Director Michael Feinstein introduced a glittering cast of star performers, ranging from red-hot jazz artist Chris Botti, to legendary vocalists Neil Sedaka and Dionne Warwick. Cheyenne Jackson joined Feinstein in hosting the event, which also included performances by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir.

Opening Night Gala

center: 1) Members of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club perform during opening week; 2) Dignitaries join the Center’s executive staff and board members at the ribbon cutting ceremony; 3) Carmel Arts Council Executive Director Doreen Squire Ficara; 4) Gala Week was one of the social events of the year. Left to right: Chip Walker, Betsy Walker, Richelle Rider, Kevin “Woody” Rider; 5) Artistic Director Michael Feinstein and Cheyenne Jackson co-host the Palladium’s gala concert to a sold-out audience.

RIGHT: Trumpeter Chris Botti was just one of many guest stars that made the Center’s Opening Night Gala an event to remember.

Studio Theater Celebrates Grand Opening! February 25 - March 2, 2011 The Studio Theater celebrated its grand opening in early 2011 with several events that were designed to shine a spotlight on local talent while introducing audiences to the theater’s impressive versatility. In the coming years, the Studio will feature cabaret, dance, comedy and music from all genres and more! The Studio Theater opened its doors with an exciting afternoon filled with back-to-back performances by a handpicked mix of local musicians. Performers were selected from auditions held on December 28, 2010.

Community Day

A reception for the Center’s resident companies, board members and sponsors followed a delightful performance that featured Nashville-based country artist Joanna Smith. Emerging Artist Showcase

This special artist showcase featured Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Indy Youth Klez, Actors Theatre of Indiana, Jacob Ayers, Janese Truver, Steven Quinn and the talented and entertaining Carmel Repertory Theatre.

Studio ArtsFest

The ribbon-cutting ceremony included a performance by the Human Slinky, a performance artist whose quirky genius has earned it appearances on “David Letterman,” “The View” and “America’s Got Talent.”

Ribbon-Cutting

left: 1) Central Indiana Dance Ensemble members grace the Studio Theater’s stage; 2) Musician Jeremy Vogt; 3) Comedian Dave Dugan

above: The Studio Theater’s Grand Opening offered Indiana audiences a glimpse of the venue’s unmatched intimacy, even as it showcased a variety of national and homegrown talent.

Red Carpet Celebration Marks Tarkington Opening july 30 - august 6, 2011 The Tarkington is a proscenium-style theater with 500 seats. It also includes a fly-space capable of handling large, elaborate sets. This one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art facility promises to change the theater landscape in Central Indiana for years to come. The Tarkington opened in July with a month-long celebration that featured six preview performances.

Theater Tuning

Kids Day Families flocked to the Tarkington on July 30 for Kids Day, which included seven different performances on the Tarkington stage for kids, by kids. Ribbon Cutting & Open House A special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony kicked off the Open House festivities on July 31 and was followed by live entertainment on stage throughout the day. Opening Night The opening night concert featured Artistic Director Michael Feinstein performing alongside Tony Award-winning Broadway and television star David Hyde Pierce. 2009 Feinstein Initiative Vocal Competition winner Julia Bonnett and principal dancers from American Ballet Theatre enjoyed memorable cameo appearances.

right: 1) David Hyde Pierceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special guest appearance at the Tarkingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Opening Night Gala had audiences in stitches; 2) Ryan and Shannon Funke enjoy Tarkington Opening Night festivities; 3) Interim President/CEO Frank Basile and Carmel Mayor James Brainard celebrate a landmark evening.

A new home for the Great American Songbook and its mission The mission of the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative is to share the unique music of the Great American Songbook with new audiences and preserve its legacy for generations to come. Michael Feinstein and his organization are committed to keeping this inimitable music alive through education, performance, and broadcast, and to preserving the physical artifacts from the genre, including scores, sheet music, recordings, memorabilia and more. In May of 2011, the Board of Directors at the Center for the Performing Arts voted to approve an affiliation agreement with the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative. The board cited a shared vision and a desire to maximize resources as the deciding factor to create a partnership between the two non-profit 501(c)3 organizations. The Feinstein Initiative showcases its gallery, archive and offices in the Palladium.

Center grosses $1.67 million in its inaugural season The Center for the Performing Arts closed out its 2010-11 season on June 22 with a sold-out concert featuring country music crooner k.d. lang. With all box office sales officially tallied, the Inaugural Season presented by St.Vincent Health grossed $1.67 million.

key statistics, 2011 season January 29 - June 22, 2011 Concerts

Attendance

% of Capacity

»» Classics Series

8,452

93%

»» Country Series

7,355

96%

»» Jazz Series

5,998

96%

»» Dance Series

2,731

95%

»» Songbook Series

5,946

97%

»» Special Events

3,985

96%

34,467

96%

»» Total

New season launches with surge in subscription sales

Heading into the 2011-12 season, which kicked off on August 23 with an appearance by the one-and-only Tony Bennett, the Center’s subscription campaign is off to a strong start. Subscriptions went on sale May 9 and are attracting renewals and new subscribers alike. The 81-concert season includes performances in all three of the Center’s venues: the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater. Single tickets for all performances went on sale August 8.

Palladium earns national plaudits with PBS special A nationally televised PBS concert, “Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Legacy,” was filmed live on location at the Palladium on May 12. This unique broadcast event featured the music of Frank Sinatra and was shown on PBS member stations around the country, including WFYI in central Indiana, in August, as part of the network’s pledge-drive programming.

Center: 1) Vince Gill 2) Emanuel Ax 3) Kronos Quartet 4) Debbie Boone 5) Michael Feinstein 6) Marvin Hamlisch 7) St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra 8) Jane Monheit

above: k.d. langâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance was just one of many sellouts during the Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inaugural Season.

The Center for the Performing Arts -Where Art and Education meet The Center for the Performing Arts’ work in the community launched in late November 2010. Within just a few months, the Center began bringing in students from around the region for Palladium performances and events. Guest artists, like Take 6’s Claude McKnight and Miles Davis protégé Wallace Roney, had meaningful encounters with young musicians, oftentimes including classroom appearances or even side-by-side performances! One such encounter, on April 30, brought Carmel High School student Jacob Hook to the Palladium stage to perform with the legendary Marcus Miller! The Center’s Inaugural Season has offered significant relationship-building opportunities and created a firm foundation to grow and expand the Center’s reach into the community. Building on feedback from our Classics in Context pre-concert lectures, we will continue to develop engaging adult-learning experiences around other Center Presents programming in the coming year. In addition, the Center partnered with several schools and universities during its inaugural year to present educational programming (e.g. Carmel Clay Schools, Indianapolis Public Schools, Washington Township, Butler University, Ball State University, and IUPUI, among others.)

key statistics »» Over 1,800 people have toured the Palladium through education/ outreach programming »» About 1,500 people have attended one of the Center’s educational lectures or discussions either on site or in the community »» About 1,800 students have participated in one of the Center’s education/outreach programs

Center: 1) Carmel High School’s Jacob Hook performs with Marcus Miller in concert following “chance encounter” master class session. 2) Featured on From The Top, Katherine Kapelsohn from Bloomfield, Indiana introduces her harp to a local after-school program. 3) Local student receives on stage lesson from Jazz Roots artist. 4) Wallace Roney stops by Butler University to jam with students.

above: Local student performs with Marcus Miller during Celebrating Miles concert at the Palladium.

Building a Foundation The Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programming, educational outreach and artistic excellence all launched to critical and enthusiastic response this past year. None of this would have been possible without the investment and dedication of our early supporters. We are deeply grateful to all our sponsors and patrons who have made the performing arts an essential part of your lives and philanthropy. A very special thanks to the City of Carmel for its vital investment in the Center and to the following companies as Founding Season Sponsors:

gala and inaugural season title sponsor

classics series

ticket sponsor

country series

dance series

songbook series

role model program

gala encore celebration

applause magazine

jazz series

Left: Claude McKnight of Take 6 visits North Central High School.

above: The Center was proud to welcome the legendary Dianne Reeves as part of its Jazz Series.

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fans in a performance with David Sanborn.

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PALLADIUM OPENING GALA

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