Report to the Community
2014
Investing in the Future
Courtney Thibaudeau, CJ Gonzalez Photography
WELCOME
Great venue. Great shows. Keep ‘em coming.
Joyce Maranto, Maranto Studios Photography
Dear Friends, Every year, The Hanover Theatre works hard to attain our vision to be the finest performing arts center in New England. We are thrilled to echo the words of one theatregoer who said, “On a scale of 1-10, everything about The Hanover Theatre is 10++++” Again this year, our Broadway series was highly acclaimed and as another audience member noted, “Great venue. Great show. Keep ‘em coming.” With 197 performances and events and 208,898 visitors in our 2013-2014 season, we continue to be ranked among the top 40 theatres worldwide by Pollstar. In fact, with the help of our highly successful two-week run of Jersey Boys, along with sold-out performances of Jerry Seinfeld and Alton Brown, we were ranked as high as 12th in the world in the first quarter of 2014!
On another front, our youth initiatives took a giant step forward with a transformative collaboration with South High Community School around Memphis The Musical. Twelve hundred students participated in this exceptional initiative. For one student, the Memphis collaboration was summed up in the following words: “Seeing different people come from different countries and have different backgrounds, all coming together and doing such a big project, was incredible!” South High School’s dynamic, energetic and creative principal, Maureen Binienda, was recognized by the Broadway League with its annual Apple Award, presented to her in New York by Tommy Tune. In addition, our Youth Summer Program saw its strongest year ever, with 80 kids presenting Footloose – the Musical! over two three-week sessions to record audiences. Beginning in 2012, we undertook our Securing the Future capital campaign, with the goal of building a stronger financial footing for our young performing arts center. We are extremely grateful to report that through this campaign, the theatre raised $3.6 million from foundations, businesses, and many individual donors. And who said fundraising isn’t fun? A guest at our Tony Awards Gala noted, “I’ve attended many gala auctions in the past and this was the most magnificent event ever!” Finally, we want to thank all of our 30 full and part-time staff, 26 board members, and more than 250 volunteers for making The Hanover Theatre experience truly special. We don’t think it can be said better than these words from a recent theatregoer: “All of the staff, from the parking attendant helping us with the handicap spot, the volunteers at the door, the elevator operator, EVERYONE was helpful and courteous. And that was before the show, which was beyond fantastic. The Hanover Theatre is topnotch all the way!” We thank you all and will see you at the theatre.
Gratefully,
Maurice Boisvert
Troy Siebels
Chairman
President & CEO
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COMMUNITY IMPACT Adopt-A-School Program In September, the theatre’s director of education, Meghan Patrick, introduced the Adopt-A-School Program to the existing line-up of educational and cultural opportunities offered to students throughout the year.
Local dance teacher, Jen Agbay, donated her time to teaching a choreographed piece, which the students performed at the theatre during the last number of the production. Students’ artwork and classroom projects were displayed throughout the theatre’s lobby during the run of the show. Using the show as a tool for deeper understanding of a particular subject matter had truly amazing results in teaching and inspiring students! Nearly 1,200 students attended the performance at the theatre over two weekend days, with the Worcester Regional Transportation Authority providing free transportation. The program was nothing short of transformational, not only for students, but for South High teachers and administrators, theatre staff, and the touring production as well. The program will be continued in fall 2014 featuring the Broadway production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Congratulations, Maureen! Following is an excerpt from the Broadway League’s 2014 Educator Apple Awards presented in New York City June 30 in recognition of Maureen Binienda, principal of South High Community School:
Principal Maureen Binienda is being recognized for her collaboration on “Adopt A School: The Memphis Project.” This school-wide project integrated the arts into every subject across the curriculum and allowed 1,200 students to see their first touring Broadway show, Memphis. Her involvement in the community is remarkable and her passion for education is unmatched. 80% of her students live below the poverty level and 12% are homeless. Principal Binienda engaged her school in the “Memphis Project,” was fully committed to the initiative, and her passion was a major contributor to its success.
Andrea Seward, Habbakkuk Media Services
The theatre partnered with South High Community School in Worcester to provide this unique art-based learning experience. As The Hanover Theatre seeks innovative ways to fulfill its mission of fostering a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow, Memphis The Musical presented the perfect opportunity to collaborate with school administrators and teachers on a curriculum-based partnership. Over a period of six intensive weeks, all South High students participated in lessons within each subject that incorporated Memphis’ themes, historical and sociological elements, artistic aspects and musical score.
South High students rehearsing Memphis finale.
The Holy Cross students who participated in The Hanover Theatre’s Youth Summer Program found it to be an enriching and rewarding experience that complemented their formal training at the College. The opportunity to work with young people was challenging and enlightening as the students were forced to assume responsibilities as educators and mentors. Edward Isser Professor and chair of the theatre department College of the Holy Cross
The theatre’s established programs continued to engage students and partners across the central Massachusetts region: n The College of the Holy Cross played a significant role in the theatre’s annual Youth
Summer Program by providing funding for four Holy Cross interns to gain hands-on experience in areas of technical design and artistic direction. In total, nine students from Clark University, Hartt School of Music, Holy Cross, Merrimack College, Berklee College of Music and Salem State University worked as accompanists, acting assistants, costume designers, dance assistants, music assistants, scenic designers, and stage managers. The Youth Summer Program awarded ten full scholarships to underserved youth in the community.
n The Student Critic Program gave six students the opportunity to participate in writing
workshops taught by a professional theatre critic. Students attended six Broadway shows throughout the season and met after each production to have critical conversations about the experience. Following each session, students wrote fulllength reviews based on their experience and received feedback on their writing style from Telegram & Gazette reviewer, Paul Kolas, and other students in the program. The Student Critic Program aims to expose local youth to the arts and improve their writing, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
Courtney Thibaudeau, CJ Gonzalez Photography
n 144 students from the Goddard Scholars Program at Sullivan Middle School were
provided with workshops on improv, public speaking, and how to write a musical. Students also visited the theatre for a personal tour, a performance of A Christmas Carol and an evening of improv comedy with Mochrie & Sherwood. The Goddard Scholars Academy awarded Meghan Patrick, director of education, the first Community Partner Appreciation Award this past May for her work with the school since 2011.
n 5,844 students from throughout central New England attended the student matinees of The Hanover Theatre’s A Christmas Carol production.
n In the spring, the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Orchestra, Ballet Arts
Worcester and The Hanover Theatre collaborated on a multi-disciplinary interpretation photo: Tech Speaker-Colin Powell of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. 900 elementary school students from central Massachusetts were exposed to dance as a form of communication and story telling. The project aimed to unify music and movement in an effort to cultivate the musical taste of children from their very first theatrical experience. The performance introduced and connected the sights and sounds of musical instruments with the story’s characters.
n The theatre was delighted to partner with Worcester Technical High School for their
Motivational Speakers Program again this year. Special guest, Colin Powell, delivered an inspirational talk to students as they prepared to take their MCAS exams.
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THANK YOU We thank our Access to the Arts contributors for their generosity and support of our educational and community outreach programs.
Jean & Barry Alman
David Fleming
Maura Long
Joanne & George Smith
Jean & Herbert Varnum
Mary Ellen & Cliff Anderson
Ann L. Flynn
Valerie & Stephen Loring
Constance & Joseph Tancrell
Anonymous
Myrna Garber
Magdelena Margelony
George Tetler
Worcester Business Development Corporation
Elizabeth J. Baldarelli
Ellen Gregus
Mrs. Lisanne Markowitz
Karen & Francis Tighe
Natalie Bilancieri
Joseph Gregus
Ms. Karen Matt
Margaret Traina
David Brooks
Bruce Hager
Maureen McKeon
Kathleen Trumbull
MIchael Brown
Stuart Hammer
Kevin Mercadante
Mark Underkofler
Alta-Mae & George Butler
Lee & Steve Joseph
Diane & John Mirick
Judith Uthoff
Charles Caisse
Dan Karerle
Christine & Charles Newfell
Wanda Cantlin
Priscilla Kerr
Miss Susan O’Connell
Sara Jane & Dale Chambers
Bernard Kobel
Susan Peltier
Mrs. Mary Cheever
Kristi Koch
Marlene & David Persky
Ms. Cynthia M. Childs
Helen P. Koskinas
Polly & Donald Phipps
Gloria & Robert Ciaffone
Melissa Kuehl
Diane & Ken Pieciak
Melvin Cutler Charitable Foundation
Karen & Otto Kunz
Susan & Seth Popinchalk
Sandra & Russell Doty
Rhonda & Steward Lassner
Russell Pratt
Patricia & Robert Laut
Denise & David Purinton
Ms. Rosalind Levine
Linda & John Rives
Ann Lisi
Ruth & Allen Rubin
Andrea & Brude Little
Mark Seeley
Betty Edwards Deborah & Richard Emmons Susan Ficks
Due to space constraints, we can only list contributors at the $100 level and above. Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or e-mail carolyn@ thehanovertheatre.org. Please accept our apologies.
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Carolyn & John Wells Joyce Cariglia & David Williams Wyman-Gordon Foundation Karen Yeowell Phillip Zamore
We’re delighted to support the arts in central MA through our membership in the FSS. The team at The Hanover Theatre continues to impress us by investing funds in valuable music and theater programs in the metro Worcester area. Keep up the great work! Ken & Karen Rapp
Andrea Seward, Habbakkuk Media Services
At the Tony Awards Gala in April, the Fund-A-Need bidding in support of the Adopt-A-School Program raised over $100,000. We are deeply grateful to the following contributors:
Stasia B. Hovenesian
Susan Mailman
Jon Rosbrook
Bruce & Maria Jacobson
Thomas & Nadine Manning
Fran Russell
Kallin & Linda Johnson
Jean McDonough
Thomas & Patricia Ryan
Patrick Jones
Timothy & Nadia McGourthy
John & Ellen Savickas
Steve & Lee Joseph
Linda & Joe McGowan
Patricia Segerson
David Kelleher
Margaret McKenna
Kellie Shea
Grisell Mendez
Dr. Jang & Carol Singh
David & Kristen Albright
Karin Branscombe
Donald & Melanie Donegan
Michael & Martha Kelleher
Michael Allard-Madaus
Lenny & Meghan Brescia
Fred & Patty Eppinger
Benjamin & Charlotte Klein
James Merz
Michael & Carol Sleeper
Anne Marie Amorello
Andrea Brewster
Marianne Felice, MD
Helen P. Koskinas
Ronn & Holly Moody
Mark Spuria
Janet Amorello
Steve Buchalter, Enterprise Cleaning Corporation
Jose & Simone Flores-Cardillo
Phil Lahey
Demitrios Moschos
Stanley & Mary Surette
Susan Lajoie
Tim Murray
Brianne Tangney
Francis Carroll & Family
Susan & Jay Foley, Foley, Inc.
Greg Lano
Mike & MaryBeth Noonan
Robert Terrill
Cheryl Lapriore
Daniel & Jane O’Connor
George Tetler
Richard T. Leahy
Evan Page
Francis J. & Karen Tighe
Stanley & Deb Levenson
David & Marlene Persky
Michael & Dorothy Tsotsis
Bruce & Andrea Little
Jack Petty
Unum
Monique Lucey
Donald & Polly Phipps
Charlie & Jody Valade
Jennifer Luisa
Sherri Pitcher
Ron & Marsha Wagner
Patricia & Brian Lynch
Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher
Charles & Gail Weiss
Venkat Gurumurthy
Michael P. Lyons & Katheen A. Lyons
Polar Beverages
Bernard Whitmore
Dr. Abraham & Linda Haddad
Brad Macomber
Candace Race
Sharon & Peter Woodbury
Regan Remillard
Alex Zequeira
Robin Rhodes
Kelsa Zereski
Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson Malcolm Assadourian Randall S. Barko & Marie Elissa Boisvert
Christine Cassidy Chris & Catherine Collins
Paul Belsito
Kerry & Cheryl Daigle
Ronald & Bonnie Bidinger
Mary C. DeFeudis
Mark & Jan Fuller Paul J. Giorgio Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green David & Cheryl Greenfield The Grenon Family Jim Griesing Maria Grimshaw
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Ed & Margaret Madaus Arthur Mahassel
Grace Roche
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2013-14 The Broadway musical, Jersey Boys, was by far the largest show in our short history. It marked a milestone for the theatre, as our first two-week run of a touring Broadway production. Jersey Boys also demonstrated an increased level of industry confidence in the theatre’s ability to accommodate longer runs of higher profile shows. According to the producer of the show, Worcester was among the strongest markets nationally for this touring production. Other season highlights included Tony Bennett, who delivered a classy performance to an adoring audience, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who sold out two shows in record time, and pop artist John Legend. The Worcester Connects Speaker Series, in partnership with the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, brought an intellectual and social dimension to our programming. The series helped build dialogue and conversation around key social issues like women’s equality, education, healthcare and civic leadership.
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THE 2013-2014 SEASON BROADWAY TOURS Memphis The Musical Cirque Dreams Holidaze Sister Act Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Man of La Mancha Mamma Mia! - Sponsored by Commerce Bank Hair - Sponsored by HairLines Ghost The Musical - Sponsored by WinnDevelopment COMEDY The Hungry Hungry Games: The Hilarious Live Parody of The Hunger Games
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group Tour - Sponsored by United Bank Lewis Black: The Rant Is Due SPANK! Harder: The Sequel Jerry Seinfeld Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven? Menopause the Musical Loretta LaRoche: Life Is Not A Stress Rehearsal
CONCERTS Ricky Nelson Remembered: Featuring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson Pandora Jewelry Presents: Martina McBride: One Night 2013 Sponsored by Reliant Medical Group Classic Albums Live: Abbey Road Lynyrd Skynyrd Michael Feinstein Trio Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert Jackie Evancho Ronan Tynan Tony Bennett - Sponsored by United Bank Aaron Neville The Ten Tenors A Gala Night with David Garrett One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works Celtic Woman: The Emerald Tour An Evening with John Legend: The All of Me Tour Diana Ross: In the Name of Love Tour DANCE & MOVEMENT Cirque Eloize: Cirkopolis - Sponsored by Southbridge Savings Bank Sleeping Beauty Performed by Moscow Festival Ballet - Presented by Music Worcester Luma: Art in Darkness FAMILY SHOWS Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure - Sponsored by EcoTarium Sesame Street Live: “Can’t Stop Singing” Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries Peter and the Wolf - Presented by Ballet Arts Worcester
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS The Nutcracker - Presented by Ballet Arts Worcester, Sponsored by Commerce Bank Diane Kelley’s Holiday Spectacular Boston Pops Holiday Concert Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group A Christmas Carol WGBH Presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn, with Brian O’Donovan Sponsored by Fletcher Tilton WGBH Presents A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn, with Brian O’Donovan FILMS AND OTHER EVENTS The Mark of Zorro: Silent Film Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Sing-a-Long-a Grease Warren Miller Entertainment’s Ticket to Ride Steamboat Bill, Jr.: Silent Film Accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer An Evening with David Sedaris Sponsored by Fallon Community Health Plan FROM SCREEN TO STAGE Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour - Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care WORCESTER CONNECTS DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES in collaboration with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette Rudolph Giuliani Dr. Ben Carson Dee Dee Myers Geoffrey Canada
ACCESS HANOVER LYCEUM SERIES Building a Sustainable Worcester Sponsored by Prism Energy The Big Band Era - Wurlitzer Style Concert The Drama of the Dram: A Play Reading & Discussion - In Partnership with American Antiquarian Society and AdCare Hospital The Intricacies of Balinese Music & Dance - In Partnership with College of the Holy Cross COMMENCEMENT AND GRADUATION CEREMONIES Becker College Anna Maria College Leicester High School Blackstone Valley Technical High School Grafton High School COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS Diane Kelley Dance Studio: Hats off to 25 Years Charlotte Klein Dance Center Recitals Les Misérables Performed by Assumption College Burncoat Dance Presents A Dance Version of CATS Miss Massachusetts Pageant Worcester Cares Boston Strong TD Bank Awards Ceremony Board of Realtors Awards Ceremony WPI Annual Meeting
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THE FRANKLIN SQUARE SOCIETY
The theatre is grateful to the more than 254 Franklin Square Society members who make up our leadership donor group. It is because of their dedication and commitment to our long-term success that we are positioned to take calculated risks that will allow us to plan for future growth. Without this forward-thinking group of individuals and corporations, our organization could not begin to fulfill its mission.
We are delighted to be corporate members of the Franklin Square Society because it gives us an opportunity to help bring the richness of the performing arts to our community. Susan & Jay Foley Foley Engines
GOLDEN CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP Mary C. DeFeudis Steve Buchalter, Enterprise Cleaning Corporation The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Don & Polly Phipps
SILVER CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP Francis Carroll & Family Commerce Bank National Grid Martha & Arthur Pappas, MD Polar Beverages Amy & Edward Russo Worcester Business Development Corporation Worcester Telegram & Gazette
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP AstraZeneca Atlantic Vision Avidia Bank Richard & Sharon Avis Bank of America Bay State Savings Bank
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R.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD Bowditch & Dewey, LLP Charlotte Klein Dance Center Consigli Construction Crown Bakery Digital Federal Credit Union Fallon Community Health Plan Susan & Jay Foley, Foley, Inc. Hair-Lines Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Heat Trace Products, LLC Mirick O’Connell Ronn & Holly Moody Daniel & Jane O’Connor Reliant Medical Group Ed Sato Saint Vincent Hospital Southbridge Savings Bank Standard Source, Inc. The Worcester Economic Club TD Bank UniBank United Bank United Lens Company, Inc. Unum WinnDevelopment
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP Marilyn & Mark Aaronson AdCare Hospital of Worcester David & Kristen Albright AllCom Credit Union Barry & Jean Alman Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson Mike & Marie Angelini Anna Maria College Brent & Katrinka Arthaud Assumption College Atlas Distributing Paul & Jane Baker Elizabeth J. Baldarelli Randall S. Barko & Marie Elissa Boisvert Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew Jack & Susan Bassick Jo Ann & Ted Bauer Becker College Dr. Steven J. Beckman & Family The Belsito Family Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Bender Tina & Seth Bilazarian Dr. Charles & Janet Birbara Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Maurice & Pamela Boisvert Mike & Cathy Bollus John Borek Karin Branscombe Paul & Sara Buckingham John & Dawn Budd Lynda Burgess Jeff Burk & Dale LePage George S. & Alta-Mae Butler Virginia & Kevin Byrne Richard & Jane Callahan Francis & Patricia Canali Barbara & Richard Cerny James & Stella Chacharone Carol & David Chester Cinch IT, Inc. Clark University Mary Frances & John Coakley James & Nancy Coghlin College of the Holy Cross Chris & Catherine Collins Commonwealth Electrical Technologies LLC Mark & Cindy Cooper Mary & Hannah Cooper Michael Czech & Silvia Corvera-Behar Richard & Ann Marie Cravedi John & Pam Crowe Curry Printing Melvin Cutler
Cutler Capital Management Kerry & Cheryl Daigle Gino DeFeudis Mike & Liz DeFeudis-Giguere Paul & Sandra Demoga Joseph & Linda Depasquale Richard & Maureen Dodakian Donald & Melanie Donegan Kevin & Michelle Donovan John & Beverly Doubleday Mr. & Mrs. William R. Durgin Eagle Cleaning Corp., Jeff Johnson Chip Emerson, Tradewinds Group, LLC Richard & Deborah Emmons Fred & Patty Eppinger Barbara E. Fargo Annette & Mark Farley Louise Feldhaus Andrew & Robin Feldman Marianne Felice, MD Kathleen Ferraro Allen Fletcher Warner S. & Mary F. Fletcher Ann L. Flynn Mr. & Mrs. James F. Flynn Sheryl Fox Richard & Joan Freedman Mark & Jan Fuller
Lee & Dina Gaudette William & Patricia Giannopoulos, Friendly Discount Liquors Janet & Geoffrey Graeber Jane Grant Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green Mel & Joyce Greenberg David & Cheryl Greenfield The Grenon Family Dr. Abraham & Linda Haddad Bruce Hager Paul & Cynthia Hanlon Phyllis Harrington Donna & Andrew Hebb Robert & Marilyn Hennigan Hermann Foundation Hilton Garden Inn Hometown Bank Tim & Sue Hopkins Stasia B. Hovenesian Dr. Angela Hunt Carter & Susan Hunt
Courtney Thibaudeau, CJ Gonzalez Photography
In Memoriam: We fondly remember Franklin Square Society members who passed away last year: Douglas Butler (March 15, 2014), Sandy Cutler (November 25, 2013) and Howard Lurier (November 26, 20,13). Their support in helping our organization to succeed over the years is deeply valued. They will be missed by their friends at the theatre.
William & Patricia Iandoli David & Kathy IsraelianFleming Howard & Frances Jacobson James & Nancy Javaras Robert Jenal Jim & Ellen Jewart Kallin & Linda Johnson Robert & Michelle Johnson Steve & Lee Joseph John & Rayna Keenan David & Lee Norton Kelly Lisa Kirby Gibbs, The Kirby Foundation Benjamin & Charlotte Klein Helen P. Koskinas Harry P. & Sharon Kotseas Sharon & Allen Krause Henry & Holly LaMountain Warren & Cynthia Lane, Jr. Kathleen & John Lauring Richard & Tracey Lavey Alan Lavine Stanley & Deb Levenson
Bruce & Andrea Little Stephen & Valerie Loring Jane Lucia & Andres Molina Phyllis & Jeff Lupisella Mrs. Lurier Carole Lyman Steve & Kathy Lynch Michael P. & Kathleen A. Lyons Helder & Maggie Machado Ed & Margaret Madaus Steven Manalan Thomas & Nadine Manning Michael & Audrey Marcy Troy & Laurie Maurer Robert & Myra McAnulty Jean McDonough Neil & Lisa McDonough Linda & Joe McGowan Richard & Nancy Miller Richard E. Miller & Natasha Miller-Maunsell Jack & Cynthia Monahan Monson Companies, Inc.
Gail Morgan, MorganWorcester Foundation James & Patricia Moynihan Chris J. Muello, C/J Trucking Timothy Mullen & Marize Batista Richard & Diana Mundinger Lisa Nevin Ken & Brenda Newell Mike & MaryBeth Noonan James D. O’Brien Jr., Esq. Michael & Beata O’Brien Brendan & Claire O’Connor Thomas & Maura O’Connor, Jr Matthew Olds Edward & Susan O’Neil Vincent & Denise Osterman, E. Osterman Gas Service Mike Pagano, LamoureauxPagano Associates Donald Pegg Peppers Fine Catering John Phipps
Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher P.L. Rider Medical Supply Greg Polito, J. Polito Realty Premier Optical Joanne Prizio Quality Beverages, LLC Quinsigamond Community College Ken & Karen Rapp Arthur J. & Debra M. Remillard Regan P. Remillard John & Linda Rives Allen & Ruth Rubin Thomas & Patricia Ryan Shirley & Phillip Ryznal John & Ann Savageau John & Ellen Savickas Seaman Engineering Corporation J. Robert Seder Patricia Segerson The Shanklin Family Karon & Kellie Shea
Walter Shea Michael & Kristal Sheehy William & Carol Shemeth Dr. Jang & Carol Singh Michael & Carol Sleeper Denise & Joel Smith Spencer Savings Bank Mike & Lorna Stearns Dr. Daniel & Deborah Steigman John & Lynn Sullivan Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance Agency Sunshine Sign Company Michael & Jennifer Tarka Francis J. & Karen Tighe Paul & Susan Trombley Michael & Dorothy Tsotsis Michael Urban Kim & Adrian VanderSpek Herbert & Jean Varnum
Anthony Vigliotti Ron & Marsha Wagner Elizabeth Walker Webster Five Cents Savings Bank James & Tracy V. Wells Demmie & Jerry Wells Todd H. Wetzel Robert Wiley David Williams & Joyce Cariglia Sharon & Peter Woodbury Susan & David Woodbury Worcester Fitness Worcester State University Marita & Jim Zuraitis
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MEMBERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
We received the original survey and responded that we supported raising the membership price. In fact, we just sent our renewal with an additional contribution. We really enjoy the theatre. It is a great facility. Our caregivers really enjoy the opportunity to attend shows and consider it a nice recognition. I truly believe The Hanover Theatre has had a very positive effect on Worcester. Bruce & Laurie Bender Owners Home Instead Senior Care
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization and membership support is a vital source of contributed income to the theatre’s annual budget. It represents 70% of the theatre’s annual contributed income. The theatre made a commitment to better serve our members by hiring Kelly Hobson last May as our new membership coordinator. After a thorough evaluation of the theatre’s membership program this past year, new levels, fees and benefits were launched in July. In addition to these important changes, which were in keeping with the membership structure of other theatres our size in the region, a sustaining membership option was introduced. The goal of the sustainer program is to streamline the renewal and fulfillment process, build a strong base of loyal supporters, save on administrative costs and be more green. Automatic renewals are processed via debit or credit card and continued year after year. Monthly payments are available to sustaining members beginning at the Associate Level. We also transitioned to a new ticketing system and customer resource management tool during the 2013-2014 season, to boost our organization’s capacity to provide better customer service. Our investment in our new Audience View system enables the theatre’s box office, development and marketing departments to share the same database. The system integrates deeply with the theatre’s website, and includes marketing tools that have professionalized our e-mail reminders of upcoming performances and other outgoing communications, requiring much less labor-intensive processes by our staff. The system offers new functionality for theatre members in particular by tracking each member’s account and benefits across multiple users, including automating discounts and early access to tickets.
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CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & COLLEGE SUPPORT Corporate sponsorships are at the heart of the theatre’s programming. The support of the local and regional business community gives the theatre the confidence it needs to seek out high profile performances and build our reputation as a world-class performing arts center.
CORPORATE SPONSORS AdCare Hospital of Worcester College of the Holy Cross Commerce Bank Fallon Community Health Plan Fletcher Tilton Hair-Lines The Hanover Insurance Group Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Prism Energy Services Reliant Medical Group Southbridge Savings Bank UniBank United Bank WinnDevelopment
MATCHING FUND SUPPORT Automatic Data Processing, Inc. BNY Mellon IBM ING Saint-Gobain Corporation The Hanover Insurance Group Unum
COLLEGE PARTNERS PROGRAM Anna Maria College Assumption College Clark University College of the Holy Cross Quinsigamond Community College UMass Medical School Worcester State University
SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS We would also like to thank the following foundations for their generosity this past year: American Theatre Organ Society Hermann Foundation Worcester Arts Council in support of the Student Critics Program
We thank these corporations and foundations for their partnership and generosity in helping us to raise the bar.
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Joe Santa Maria, Kill the Ball Media
VOLUNTEERS The theatre board and staff continue to be grateful to the over 250 volunteers who serve our organization in various capacities, be it as ushers, greeters, ticket takers, administrative helpers, or gardeners. $659,502 was donated in in-kind service in the last fiscal year, contributing significantly to the day-to-day operation of the theatre.
Volunteers of the Year Sally Tracy and Tim Veilleux We are pleased to recognize both Sally Tracy and Tim Veilleux for their outstanding contributions to The Hanover Theatre’s volunteer program. Both Tim and Sally have been volunteering with us since 2008. Tim started with The Hanover Theatre during its inaugural season in the spring of 2008 and Sally joined later that fall. Early on, they were both recognized as dedicated and passionate volunteers and were selected to become part of the volunteer leadership as team leaders, helping to shepherd and train new volunteers each season. Two years ago, the idea came about to start a social committee for the volunteers in order to promote socializing and team building outside of the theatre. Sally and Tim immediately jumped at the chance to bring that vision to fruition. Under their guidance as co-chairs, the social committee has truly hit their stride. Two holiday parties, two road trips, four local events, five newsletters, two social surveys and a bulletin board later, the committee has made a significant impact on the camaraderie and friendship amongst our volunteer staff. Volunteers are constantly commenting on how the inception of the social committee has encouraged them to try new things and branch out in their social life. Tim has also volunteered at the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl in Boston, First Night Boston and Art in the Park at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. When Tim is not volunteering with the theatre, he works as the Merchandise Manager at TJ Maxx in Framingham, where he has been a dedicated employee for 21 years. Sally also volunteers with Our Lady of Angels Church in Worcester, where she helps with the planning and organizing of dinners. In her spare time, she makes handmade afghans and scarves for local homeless shelters and is a trustee with her condo’s homeowners association. She currently works as an administrative assistant at WhiteWater, Inc. in Charlton. We are grateful for the creativity and enthusiasm Tim and Sally bring to the theatre. They truly exemplify the admirable qualities of our outstanding volunteer staff.
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USHERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERS Dick Adams *** Linda Adams *** Anne Ancona * Dave Anderson * Cliff Anderson **** Maryellen Anderson **** Mildred Anderson *** Sofia Apostol Karen Army ** Patricia Ascione Joan Austin ** Scott Baeder Charlene Baron **** Elaine Baskin * Kathy Bateman * Paul Belanger *** Ellen Belanger *** Patricia Belsito *** Joanne Bernier Maureen Binienda * Bev Bombard **** Louise Bonnette Kristen Boosahda Elizabeth Bradley * Bill Brady Robert Breault ****** Shana Brennan Stefanie Brill * Steve Brophy * Brian Brophy * David Brough ** Sandy Budiansky Ann Cappabianca * Elizabeth Casello-Searl * Angela Casey ** Tommy Catacchio Karen Cavan * Kathryn Charron ** JUDITH CHICOINE *** Sue Cleary Renee Collins * Fred Conner *** Linda Conner *** Sarah Connor Janice Conrad ***
James Conrad ***
Richard Hedin ****
Denise McGrath *
Sue Shimeall **
Julia McCarthy
Laurie Corkery
Donna Henry ****
Mary Lou McMahon *
Jackie Simoes ***
Paige Monopoli
Darlene Cournoyer-Orrell *
Sally Hodgerney *
Bob McNuity
Meridith Singleton
Emily Mooza
Maryellen Covino **
Cathy Holmberg **
Paul Meleski ***
Kathryn Smith
Savannah Plante
Margot Crawford *
Marianne Houbre *
George Mercier
Justin Smith
Kelly Rourke
James Crete
Sandy Hubbard
Pamela Mitchell *
Linda Sprague **
Danielle Santos
Patti Cummings ***
Joan Jefts
Liz Mitchell *
Diane Steere **
Emily Sullivan
Pam Daniels *
Carol Jewers *
Phyllis Monahan
Mark Steina
Nathaniel Vilandre
Pat Davidson *
Nan Johnson **
Mary Ellen Moore *
Helen Stockdale ***
Barbara Day *
Carol Jones *
Dawn Moreau **
David Stowell
Sharon DeBonis
Jan Jose ***
Zinta Moskalew **
Peggy Sue Supernor
BRASS CLEANING VOLUNTEERS
Luisa Delgado
Jean Julien
Ken Mudzingwa
Marshall Tate
Brian Anderson
Francis DeNicola
Maureen Kelley
Carmella Murphy ***
Nancy Tauras
Scott Baeder
Dianne Desrosiers **
Chris King
Mary Lou Murphy *
Bev Tavano ***
Joyce DeWallace *
Patricia King
Lisa Murrman ****
Allyn Taylor **
Mary Doane *
Dawn Kiritsis
Linda Neuman
Mary Teixeira
Norma Dodge *
Bernie Kobel ******
Jim Niedzolkowski
Sandi Theros
Suzette Dowd
Donna Kosakowski **
Tammy Noone **
Victor Tolis
Staff Organist, Len Beyersdorfer
Kay Drumheller **
Janet Krause ****
Michael Oates *
Stacey Tomasetti **
Irene Dube ****
John Krukonis **
Lucinda Oates *
Sally Tracy ***
Assistant Curators, Bruce Hager & John Phipps
Judith DuBois
Claire Krukonis **
Michael O’Brien
Ray Tremblay **
Emily Eaton **
Norman Kuszewski
Helen Panagiotopoulos *
Rich Trifone
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Elke Eisenmann ***
Michael Knych
Cindy Paradis
Ray Trifone ***
Team Leader Committee
Joan Foley
Karen LaCroix *
Lorraine Parretti-Crete *
Rosie Turner *****
Social Committee
Sue Foley **
Linda Ladroga *
Renee Peace **
Debbie Tyborowski *
Garden Committee
Linda Forman **
John Ladroga *
Deb Peris *
Judi Uthoff *****
Administrative Committee
Elaine Fortney
Blanche Lagace
Jane Perkins **
Tina Vaccariello
Alice Foster
Fran Langille ***
Dick Perry *
Joseph Vaccariello
Antonella Fox
Richard LaPlant ***
Dawn Peterson
Joann Van Dyke
Gayle Francis
Barbara LaPlant ***
Joanne Petmezis **
Tim Veilleux ***
Casey Freeman
Linda Lavoie
Beth Plante **
Kathy Vignaly
Diane Freeman
Ed Leboeuf ***
Mary Poirier *
Gordon Wallat *
Jason Freilich
Dianna Lewis *
Paula Police **
Claire Weiss *
Vicki Freilich
Pat L’Heureux
Ann Porter **
Jean Weston
Linda Friberg
Dora Locke
Jodi Porter **
Nancy White **
Robert Gallant
Bob Locke **
Mike Poulin **
Mille Williams *
Myrna Garber **
Beth LoConto **
Joyce Power ***
Connie Zajac **
Jo-Ann Garvey *
Madeleine Loconto-Gentile *
Laura Praderio
Njeri Gichohi
Ann Loftus *
Terry Pratt **
Cathy Gleason **
Fayann Loiseau **
Helen Quist
Jeanne Gohary
Barbara Luby *
Judy Reilly ****
Karlie Fitzgerald
Joan Gonyea
Anna Lukas *
Anne Reynolds
Victoria Gay
Jacki Goodman **
Ken Lundquist *
John Riccio
Zack Georgian
Zach Gove
Kathy Mack **
Barbara Roach Kyes
Aubrie Kimble
Ernie Gozdur **
Mary Malone
Dorene Robinson
Haley Lapomardo
Judith Grynsel *
Mary Marcinkus *
Judith Rothbard Tate
Annie Le
Joyce Gully
Mary Marinello **
Ellen Santimaw *
Philippe L’Esperance
Pat Hackett
Ellyse Maynard
Gina Saucier
Michael Macomber
Dan Halloran *
Michael Maynard
Ellen Savickas **
Leah Marley
Carol Hansen
Kevin McCauley *
Maureen Shaughnessy *
MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN TEAM Curator, Donald Phipps
IN MEMORIAM Paula McGrail joined us shortly after our grand opening. She often worked as a greeter in the lobby because of her warm disposition and gentle smile. Paula fought a long, hard battle with cancer and is well-deserving of the peaceful rest she now has found.
INTERNS Andrew Carr
LEGEND: HOURS DONATED 250 + * 500 + ** 750 + *** 1000 + **** 1500 + ***** 2000 + ******
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SUPPORTERS
Securing the Future Capital Campaign The Tony Awards Gala on Saturday, April 26, 2014 marked the culmination of the Securing the Future capital campaign. The theatre’s auditorium was transformed into a magnificent dining hall with an extension of the stage built to accommodate nearly 400 guests. In keeping with the theme of the event, The Broadway Boys performed musical numbers and our very own president and CEO, Troy Siebels, served as master of ceremonies. The evening included a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, an elegant meal, and a humorous awards ceremony including a special recognition of Stasia Hovenesian for her One giant Tony Award to the planners, immeasurable contributions to creators, volunteers, and donors who Worcester’s arts community. The theatre is grateful to the many local companies who contributed to making this evening one of our most memorable to date. Through an impressive collection of auction items, elaborate Broadway themed floral centerpieces and much more, the gala was a massive group effort that demonstrated the generosity of so many.
all worked tirelessly to make this a stellar event, an unequivocal sign of The Hanover Theatre’s positive impact on the arts and the community. Ron Bidinger Board and FSS member The Hanover Theatre
Behind the scenes of this special evening was the tireless work of our dedicated staff and volunteers. We thank them all for their time and talent. The Securing the Future capital campaign began with a quiet phase in April 2011. Since then, Board, staff and campaign ambassadors continued to raise awareness of the theatre’s need to retire its debt in order to begin to reinvest in the maintenance and preservation of the building. The gala brought a close to the campaign and not only raised additional funds but provided a great opportunity to highlight our successes and thank loyal campaign supporters. The campaign and gala raised a total of $3.6 million.
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LEADERSHIP SUPPORT $500,000 - $1,000,000 The Hanover Insurance Group FOUNDATION SUPPORT $250,000 - $499,999 The George I. Alden Trust The George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Foundation The Stoddard Charitable Trust PRESENTING SPONSORS $100,000 - $249,999 The Ruth H. & Warren A. Ellsworth Foundation The Fletcher Foundation Polar Beverages Unum BROADWAY CIRCLE $50,000 - $99,999 Bay State Savings Bank Patricia & Fred Eppinger The Mildred H. McEvoy Foundation Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Worcester Business Development Corporation DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $25,000 - $49,999 Bank of America Commerce Bank
Mary C. DeFeudis Fallon Health Noreen & Ivan Green Harvard Pilgrim Health Care MCPHS University Rockwell Foundation Dorothy & Michael Tsotsis United Bank PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $10,000 - $24,999 Bonnie & Ron Bidinger Jeff Burk & Dale LePage Catherine & Chris Collins Cognizant Commonwealth Electrical Technologies EXL The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation Mary & Warner Fletcher Allen Fletcher Hoche-Scofield Foundation Lee & Steve Joseph Mike Pagano, Lamoureaux-Pagano Associates Valerie & Stephen Loring MA Cultural Facilities Fund NTT Data Regan Remillard Rachel Rubin, Charlotte Klein Dance Centers Lynn & John Sullivan
Courtney Thibaudeau, CJ Gonzalez Photography
UniBank Webster Five Cents Savings Wyman-Gordon Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 Jean & Barry Alman Atlas Box & Crating Co, Inc. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Pam & Maurice Boisvert Karin Branscombe Paul & Sandy Demoga Fidelity Bank Jan & Mark Fuller Cheryl & David Greenfield David & Kathy Israelian-Fleming Linda & Kallin Johnson Charlotte & Ben Klein Helen P. Koskinas Margaret & Ed Madaus Magilla Entertainment, LLC Jean McDonough Metso Automation Mirick O’Connell Attorneys at Law Holly & Ronn Moody James D. O’Brien Jr. Jane & Dan O’Connor Robin Rhodes Ed Sato Jane & Troy Siebels TD Bank Karen & Fran Tighe Jody & Charlie Valade
Todd Wetzel & Molly Forbes David Williams & Joyce Cariglia CONTRIBUTORS $2,500 – $4,999 Kristen & David Albright Mary Ellen & Cliff Anderson Marie & Michael Angelini Alexander Aronson Finning CPAs Susan & John Bassick Peni & Dick Callahan Wayne Canty, Heat Trace Products The Carroll Family Mary Frances & John Coakley Nancy & Jim Coghlin Coghlin Electric Cheryl & Kerry Daigle Digital Federal Credit Union Melanie & Donald Donegan Beverly & Skip Doubleday Marianne Felice Simone & Jose Flores-Cardillo Ann L. Flynn Lisa Kirby Gibbs Janice Hitzhusen & James Pease Stasia B. Hovenesian Frances & Howard Jacobson Martha & Michael Kelleher Susan & John Lajoie Tracey & Richard Lavey Nel & Paul Lazour Christine & Dana Levenson
Andrea & Bruce Little The MacDonald Family Marois Brothers, Inc. Jane & William Mosakowski Beata & Michael O’Brien Claire & Brendan O’Connor Matthew Olds Donald Pegg Polly & Donald Phipps Cynthia & Stephen Pitcher Karen & Ken Rapp Rollstone Bank & Trust Ruth & Allen Rubin Rush Street Gaming Patricia & Tom Ryan Ellen & John Savickas Patricia Segerson Carol & Dr. Jang Singh Southbridge Savings Bank Lorna & Michael Stearns Sullivan, Garrity and Donnelly Insurance Agency United Lens Company Kim & Adrian Vanderspek Sharon & Peter Woodbury $1,000 - $2,499 Anonymous Elizabeth Baldarelli Jo Ann & Ted Bauer Sarah & Allen Berry Maria & Len Beyersdorfer Tammy & George Butler
James Connor Barbara Fargo Louise Feldhaus Jane C. Grant Bruce Hager Lynn & Lura Harrison The Hart Foundation The Jenal Family Michelle & Robert Johnson Linda & Joe McGowan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Connor Page Chiropractic Health Center J. Robert Seder Karon Shea Jean & Herb Varnum Demmie & Jerry Wells Sue & David Woodbury $500 - $999 Gerry & Scott Baeder Charlie & Janet Birbara Ann Marie & Richard Cravedi Joyce & Mel Greenberg Patricia & William Iandoli William F. Lynch Company, Inc. Walter Shea Gina & Bernard Schultz Janet Zeidler
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
COMBINED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, 2013 AND 2012
2014 REVENUE 2014
78.2%
7.4% 7.4%
4%
Ticket sales & fees $7,165,595 Contributed revenue & sponsorship $678,878 Bars, merchandise & parking $643,453 Program advertising & other $447,531 Theatre rental $223,911
EXPENSES 2014
20.2%
41%
5.7% 3.8% Performance fees $3,895,758 Event staff & expenses $2,718,699 Administrative $1,907,683 Facilities $544,434 Debt service $358,837
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2014
2013
2012
Ticket sales & fees Theatre rental Food & beverage, merchandise & parking Advertising & other earned revenue Total earned revenue Franklin Square Society Memberships Corporate sponsorships & foundations Access to the Arts Fund In-kind contributions Total contributed revenue & sponsorship
$7,165,596 $223,911 $643,453 $447,531 $8,480,491 $299,122 $157,960 $106,996 $35,101 $79,700 $678,878
$7,075,347 $218,582 $700,806 $384,700 $8,379,435 $284,504 $191,685 $236,046 $28,288 $79,700 $820,223
$5,520,444 $205,711 $684,769 $324,728 $6,735,653 $246,242 $181,640 $164,992 $43,320 $79,700 $715,893
TOTAL REVENUE
$9,159,369
$9,199,658
$7,451,547
Performers Production, technical & house staff Advertising Other direct event expenses Total event expenses Salaries & benefits, professional fees Administrative & supplies Fundraising Facilities & insurance Total administrative expenses TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES Debt service, interest & reserves
$3,895,758 $1,214,171 $1,138,551 $365,977 $6614,457 $1,575,602 $321,670 $10,411 $544,434 $2,452,117 $9,066,574 $358,837
$3,447,592 $1,401,043 $956,675 $259,351 $6,064,661 $1,530,535 $331,798 $22,885 $532,216 $2,417,434 $8,482,095 $581,660
$2,615,238 $951,950 $852,145 $282,907 $4,702,238 $1,315,328 $288,744 $4,969 $462,923 $2,071,963 $6,774,202 $613,143
$9,425,411
$9,063,755
$7,387,344
($266,043)
$135,903
$64,202
TOTAL EXPENSES
2.4%
28%
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
NET REVENUE
The theatre’s FY2014 year-end financial statement shows a deficit due to several one-time expenses including our new Audience View ticketing system, as well as a focus on the Securing the Future capital campaign, which successfully raised $3.6 million to reduce debt and provide for the long-term preservation and maintenance of our historic facility. Those capital contributions are not reflected here, but did have an incremental negative impact on annual contributed revenues.
BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY COMBINING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, 2013 AND 2012 2014 2013 2012 Cash & cash equivalents $3,557,836 $3,622,389 $3,352,638 Accounts receivable & prepaid expenses $798,948 $850,263 $547,935 Other non-current assets $18,107,411 $17,557,813 $17,104,988 Fixed assets $191,573 $197,364 $159,421 Total assets $22,655,768 $22,227,829 $21,164,982 Accounts payable $58,815 $135,470 $221,993 Advance ticket sales $1,682,437 $1,874,417 $1,794,987 Other liabilities $578,964 $527,061 $324,775 Total liabilities $2,320,216 $2,536,948 $2,341,755 NET ASSETS $20,335,552 $19,690,881 $18,823,227
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $22,665,768
$22,227,829
$21,164,982
RELATED ENTITY LIABILITY * $2,310,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 * Represents first mortgage loan carried by real estate holding entity WCPA LLC. These liabilities will transfer to the non-profit Worcester Center for Performing Arts, Inc. at the end of the New Markets tax credits holding period in September 2014.
ATTENDANCE, MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS 5,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0
100
10,000
2014 2013 2012 2011 1
Franklin Square Society members Broadway series subscribers
Count by ZIP Code
The Hanover Theatre members (households)
2014 COUNT BY ZIP CODE
10,000 100
1
ATTENDANCE
2014 2013 2012 2011
Performances
177,088 180,062 156,747 154,075
Lobby/function rentals
17,585 18,865 16,561 20,480
Student matinees
14,225 12,590 15,834 16,605
Total attendance
208,898 211,517 189,142 191,160
Total attendance since grand opening
1,187,738
978,840
767,323
578,181
TOTAL ATTENDANCE PER YEAR BY CATEGORY
COMBINED TOTAL ATTENDANCE PER YEAR SINCE GRAND OPENING 1,187,738
200,000 150,000
978,840
100,000
MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS
2014 2013 2012 2011
Franklin Square Society members
255
244
214
197
Broadway series subscribers
4,254
3,983
3,310
3,120
The Hanover Theatre members (households)
4,682
4,934
3,927
3,764
Total mailing list distribution
146,492
128,718
105,693
88,370
767,323
50,000
2011 2012 2013 2014
578,181
Performances Lobby/functions rentals Student matinees
2011 2012 2013 2014
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Board of Directors CHAIRMAN Maurice Boisvert Former President & Chief Executive Officer, YOU, Inc. VICE CHAIR Richard W. Lavey Senior Vice President Chief Marketing & Distribution Officer, The Hanover Insurance Group
Melanie J. Donegan Director of IMTA Acting Division Karon Shea Model Management Marianne E. Felice, MD Professor of Pediatrics & Obstetrics/Gynecology University of Massachusetts Medical School
TREASURER David Greenfield Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, The Hanover Insurance Group
Jane C. Grant Leadership Gifts Officer Worcester State University
SECRETARY Kallin Johnson Director Of Music, Notre Dame Academy
Hon. Mel L. Greenberg, ret. Counsel, Seder & Chandler, LLP
Kristen Albright VP, Claims Analytics, The Hanover Insurance Group
Ivan R. Green, M.D. Radiologist
Stasia B. Hovenesian Former Executive Director Music Worcester, Inc.
Jo Ann M. Bauer Financial Administrator Carroll Enterprises, Inc.
Michelle Jones-Johnson Director of Human Resources, UMass Medical School
Ronald E. Bidinger, DDS R.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD
Linda McGowan Director of Institutional Development, EcoTarium
Francis R. Carroll Chairman & Founder Carroll Enterprises, Inc.
Cynthia A. Monahan President Monahan Associates
Joan Crowley Community Volunteer
James D. O’Brien, Jr. Partner, Mountain Dearborn & Whiting, LLP
Mary C. DeFeudis Benefactor
Michael V. O’Brien Executive Vice President WinnCompanies
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The Staff Thomas P. O’Connor, Jr. Program Manager Department of Defense
ADMINISTRATIVE President & CEO Troy Siebels
BOX OFFICE Director of Ticketing Genevieve Shappell
J. Robert Seder, Esq. Partner. Seder & Ch&ler, LLP
Executive Assistant Bethany Strothers
Assistant Box Office Manager Brendan Donnellan
Karon Shea Karon Shea Model Management/La Femmina Modeling Center
FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES Director of Finance & Human Resources Janine Diliberto
Walter Shea Vice President & Secretary O’Brien & Gibbons Insurance Agency Sharon A. Woodbury Director of Human Resources & Public Relations, Guild of St. Agnes FOUNDERS Edward P. Madaus Executive Director, Guild of St. Agnes Paul J. Demoga, Esq. Attorney at Law Wolfson, Keenan, Cotton & Meagher
Finance & Human Resources Assistant Geraldine Baeder MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Director of Marketing & Public Relations Lisa Condit Social Media Manager Laurie Carr Marketing Assistant Althea Williams Sales Manager Diane Pieciak
FSS Ticketing Manager Nadia Naco Box Office Associates Julie Carlson Terry Fava Ashley Hames Cathy Mezynski Peter O’Clair Bev Tavano OPERATIONS Director of Education & Operations Meghan Patrick Assistant Operations Manager David MacArthur Special Events Coordinator Mark Steina
DEVELOPMENT Director of Development Nel Lazour
House Managers Pete Belsito Joyce Gully Ellen Santimaw Mark Steina
Associate Director of Development Carolyn Ambrose
Salon Maître D’s Sue Shimeall Ray Trifone
MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN TEAM Resident Organist Len Beyersdorfer Curator Don Phipps Assistant Curators Bruce Hager Jon Phipps PRODUCTION Production Manager Jon Rosbrook House Electrician Brenda Shepard House Sound & Audio Engineer Nick Joyce Stage Crew IATSE Local 96 FACILITIES Facilities Manager Lewis Symynkywicz Facilities Associates Dan Friend Stan Tarka Danielle Friend Emily Mooza
Membership Coordinator Kelly Hobson
Cover Image: The Hanover Theatre’s Tony Awards Gala • Courtney Thibaudeau, CJ Gonzalez Photography