LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!
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RED HOT & SOUL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 Benefiting ZACH Theatre’s Artistic and Education Programs
CO-CHAIRS
Cindy Greenwood and Kathy Taylor RED, HOT & SOUL COMMITTEE Donn Gauger Jeremy Guiberteau
Debbie Lowe Heidi Marquez-Smith
Wendy Harvey
Marion McMillan
Belinda Huerta
Karen Rove
Ashley Hunter
Mary Herr Tally
Dan Jackson
Jessica Weaver
David Kurio HONORARY CHAIR EMERITUS Bobbi Topfer
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2020 SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSORS
Marc and Carolyn Seriff Bobbi and Mort Topfer VIP PARTY PLUS SPONSORS Cindy and John Greenwood | Kathy and Randy Taylor
Bettye Nowlin | Jan and Gary Pickle | Claire and Carl Stuart VIP PARTY SPONSORS
Dan Jackson and Jeremy Guiberteau | Mary and Rusty Tally Maxx Judd and Donn Gauger The Hon. Harriet O’Neill and Kerry Cammack | Tom Terkel Nelda Treviño | Ashley Hunter
SIGNATURE PLUS HOUSE PARTY SPONSORS Mindy Ellmer and Charlie Geren Brian McCall Jessica and Greg Weaver VIP DUO SPONSORS Kathleen and Harvey Guion Chari and Adam Schramek IN-KIND SPONSORS
Allen Robertson
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PROGRAM OF EVENTS Host: Dave Steakley and Co Host: J. Robert Moore 7:30 p.m.
Pre-Show “Cocktail Hour” Entertainment
8:00 p.m. Entertainment 9:00 p.m.
Afterparty with BBoy Wicket
9:30 p.m.
Silent Auction Closes
RED, HOT & SOUL COMPANY ZACH VOCALISTS AND PERFORMERS Asia Lige Arnold
Hannah McEvilly
Judy Arnold
Anna McQuire
Jordan Barron
Jimmy Moore
Ian Bethany
Grace Morton
Jill Blackwood
Jessica OBrien
Robert Corkill
Matt Redden
Josh Denning
Stefanie Salyers
Nicolas Garza
Paul Sanchez
Chanel Haynes
Rod Sanford
Dainique Jones
Matt Shields
Sarah Jones
Ryan Smith
Tyler Jones
Khali Sykes
June Julian
Alaina Vi Maderal
Jonathan Macedo
Riley Wesson
Andre Martin
Harrell Williams
Meredith McCall
Kenny Williams
Leslie McDonel
Daisy Wright
PRE-PROFESSIONAL COMPANY
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Mercy Bovik
Naomi Taylor
Christian Brown
Carli Vinciguerra
Stella Frye Ginsberg
Emma Wallace
Helena Laing
Anna Zalveson
Blakeney Mahlstedt
Anderson Zoll
PRODUCTION CREW Producing Artistic Director......................................................... Dave Steakley Director/Choreographer......................................Jennifer Young Mahlstedt Musical Director/Arranger......................................................Allen Robertson Production and Technical Director...................................... Austin Manning Video Director and Editor.....................................................Joshua Cummins Video Filming and Creation...................................................................Kirk Tuck Video Broadcast Production.............................................. Werd Productions Wardrobe/Alterations................................................................. Alana Anthony Wig Designer......................................................................................Serret Jensen Floral Design.........................................................................David Kurio Designs
ZACH STAFF GENERAL MANAGEMENT Managing Director.................................................................Elisbeth Challener Associate Managing Director.................................................... Renelle Bedell Director of Human Resources.......................................................Regina Pyne Director of Finance...........................................................................Linda Wilson Associate Finance Director.....................................................Ameer Mobarak Accounting and Budget Specialist............................... Lakeisha Van Buren Information Systems and Tessitura Manager................Allen Greathouse
FACILITIES AND PATRON SERVICES Facilities Manager................................................................................ Jay Holland Volunteer Coordinator.......................................................................Kyle Sigrest Bar Manager...........................................................................................Elliot Hayes
ARTISTIC AND PRODUCTION Producing Artistic Director..........................................................Dave Steakley Director of Production...............................................................Austin Manning
DEVELOPMENT Chief Development Officer........................................................ Charlie Frasier Associate Director of Development...................................Cathleen Berdan Individual Giving Coordinator......................................................Kevin Wilson Campaign and Events Coordinator................................ Amelia Nichols
EDUCATION Director of Education............................................................................. Nat Miller Pre-Professional Manager....................................Jennifer Young Mahlstedt Pre-Professional Vocal Coordinator......................................... Josh Wechsler
MARKETING Director of Marketing and Communications.........................Drew Nebrig Associate Director of Marketing and Analytics....................... Greg Garcia Art Director............................................................................................. Rona Ebert Digital Media Manager...........................................................Joshua Cummins Box Office Manager................................................................................ Ali Jaynes Priority Seating...................................................................................Alyson Mintz 5
ZACH BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dave Steakley Producing Artistic Director Elisbeth Challener Managing Director
Board of Trustees Executive Committee Harriet O’Neill President Tom Terkel Immediate Past President Marc Seriff Vice President Nelda A. Treviño Vice President Jan Davis Pickle Treasurer Mindy Ellmer Secretary Adam Schramek General Counsel Cindy Greenwood Development Committee Chair Dan Jackson Education Committee Chair Marnie Near Marketing Committee Chair Joah Spearman Membership Committee Chair Jay Fox At Large Donn Gauger At Large Marisela Herrera At Large Bruce McCann At Large
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Trustees Amy Barbee Dr. Robert Buchanan Larry Connelly Will Coombes Caroline Craven Trey Duck Maria Groten John Guaragna Michael Heidler John Hernandez Belinda Huerta Ashley M. Hunter Kathy Hutto Lisa Kaufman Lori Knowlton Nathan Lang Debbie Lowe Carmen Luevanos Tom Mays Marion McMillan Laura Merritt Eric Natinsky Bettye Nowlin Amber Pearce Jim Pitts Lisa Richardson Sam Slate Carl Stuart Leslie Sweet Kathy Taylor Ashley Thomas Bobbi Topfer Jessica Weaver Julie Williams Kevin D. Witcher
Photos: KirkTuck.com
BRING ZACH BACK PLANNING FOR BRIGHTER DAYS ZACH has never needed your financial support more than we do right now. We’ll get to the other side, and continue bringing world-class theatre to our Austin, but we can’t get there without you. All funds raised through Red, Hot & Soul will support ZACH’s artistic and education programming and will ensure that we all have a creative home for our community to return to when it is possible for us to do so safely and securely. As an organization for nearly 100 years, Austin isn’t Austin without ZACH and we aren’t ZACH without YOU. Your support is vital to our existence. Thank you for considering to give generously through the online auction and special appeal. Together, we can plan for brighter days ahead!
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PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY Bid in our online auction, access our virtual red carpet, view the live stream to win prizes, and donate through the Handbid event page. To bid from your phone, download the HANDBID App: If you have an iPhone or Android, you can download the Handbid app from the Apple iTunes App Store or the Google Play store. *We strongly recommend you “Accept notifications from this app” when you open it and join an auction. This will allow you to get push notifications during the event. No Smartphone? No Problem: You can also access the auction through a web browser at: https://handbid.app.link/rhs
ONLINE AUCTION GUIDE STEP 1: REGISTER ON HANDBID https://handbid.app.link/rhs STEP 2: INPUT CREDIT CARD INFO • Go to your profile • Click “credit cards” on left hand menu • Add your credit card information
STEP 3: BROWSE AND BID • Items are redeemable only as noted in the auction listings • Corresponding certificates must be used in accordance with specified restrictions • Note expiration dates and limitations on auction packages • All electronic bids are legally-binding contracts • Auction items will only be provided upon full payment • All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges • Auction proceeds benefit ZACH Theatre, a 501(c)(3) organization • Online auction closes at 9:30 p.m. 8
PAC K AG E 1
PICK YOUR PARADISE SOUTH AFRICA: Maputaland The winner of the PICK YOUR PARADISE package will have their choice of trips to AFRICA, BALI, or ITALY with accommodations for one couple, and will have three years to take advantage of the trip they choose. This fabulous six-day and six-night South Africa photo safari for two with four star hotel accommodations awaits you! Experience the serenity and magic of Africa through the Zula Nyala Group in South Africa’s Southern Maputaland, a 4,500 acre property that is home to over 40 different animal species. See the plains’ abundant game—elephant, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippo, zebra, nyala, cheetah, and buffalo during your daily Land Rover trips with experienced guides. Follow in the footprints of the elephants along ancient riverbeds during guided walks. You’ll feel at home in the relaxed surroundings and within the intimate atmosphere of the Boma. All of this is coupled with excellent service and cuisine presented with an African flavor. You will have three years to take advantage of this incredible trip. • 6 nights with accommodations for two people in choice of standard room in the Heritage Safari Lodge or a luxury tent in the Hemingway Camp • All meals included, with gourmet breakfast and dinner buffets • Twice-daily open Land Rover trips with expert guides to view the animals Restrictions: Expires September 2023. Booking subject to availability. Gratuity not included DONORS
Anonymous
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PICK YOUR PARADISE BALI: Golden Buddha Resort Spend a week at Golden Buddha Resort located on the tranquil eastern coast of Bali. The resort sits close to the Indian Ocean in an area of Bali famous for outstanding diving, snorkeling, hiking and relaxed ambiance. Your accommodations are an air-conditioned, one-bedroom cottage with a stunning private indoor/outdoor shower featuring local Indonesian marble throughout and an outdoor veranda. Enjoy your choice of activities, a trip to the spa, and seven nights with accommodations for three people or one couple in an air-conditioned one bedroom cottage with one king bed and one single bed. • Two massages at the on-site day-spa • Choice of one of the following three activities: 1. One diving or snorkeling excursion accompanied by a master diver, for two people. All equipment is included* 2. Snorkeling excursion for two 3. One-half day tour of the area for two • Daily breakfast and one special dinner presented on your final night • Airport transportation to and from Golden Buddha Restrictions: Expires September 2023. Booking subject to availability. Gratuity not included.
DONORS
Anonymous
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PICK YOUR PARADISE ITALY: Casa Colonia, Cortona Enjoy a beautiful holiday in Cortona Italy, one of the quintessential Tuscan hill towns packed with history, a unique art scene, amazing food and more. Your accommodations are at Casa Colonia, a newly renovated one bedroom home located a short walk from the center of Cortona and some of the finest restaurants in town. The upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and connects to a full bathroom. There is a half-bathroom downstairs. Casa Colonia is located on one of the prettiest tree-lined streets in Cortona, overlooking the beautiful Valley di Chiana below. • Seven nights with accommodations for one couple in a one bedroom home • Traditional Tuscan welcome dinner complete with Tuscan wine • Expert assistance planning your stay in Tuscany and complimentary concierge service Restrictions: Expires September 2023. Booking subject to availability. Gratuity not included.
DONORS
Anonymous
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CELEBRITY DISH Private Te’te with a Special Theatre Artist Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley has reached out to a few of his dear friends in theatre business and requested a private 60 minute Zoom call for you and a guest over coffee or cocktails! Dish, discuss and get answers to all your burning questions about the theatre business. Participants have not been confirmed at program press time, but when the online auction goes live September 18, check it out to see who has been “unmasked” and is offering up this priceless opportunity! Restrictions: Must be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date, subject to availability. Expires September 2021.
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DINING WITH DAVE Intimate Dinner in Dave Steakley’s Home Gather your closest friends for an intimate dinner party in the home of ZACH’s Artistic Director, Dave Steakley. Enjoy a delicious catered dinner and sizzling conversation in Dave’s eclectic, art-filled West Austin home. • Dinner and drinks for two couples or up to five guests Restrictions: Must be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date, Subject to availability. Expires September 2021.
DONORS
Dave Steakley
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CHEF’S TABLE Dinner Party with Chef Eric Nelson Brown Gather your closest friends for an intimate dinner party complete with signature ZACH entertainment designed just for you, wine, and an extravagant floral arrangement by David Kurio. You and your guests will enjoy a fabulous dinner prepared by Chef Eric Nelson of Eat + Drink Austin. Chef Eric Nelson Brown has been in the industry for over twenty years, running and opening restaurants around the country. He honed his classical French techniques under Chef Dana Markey in southern Vermont. From there he lent his talents to several thriving establishments in the slopes of Utah; and went on to earn acclaim as the chef/owner of a Latin-inspired, fresh from the dock, sushi restaurant in Sayulita, Mexico. • • • •
Catered dinner for up to eight guests in your home. One case of wine: six bottles of red and six bottles of white Signature ZACH entertainment with one ZACH artist of your choosing. Floral arrangement provided by David Kurio Designs
Restrictions: Must be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date, subject to Chef and artists’ availability. Additional guests, performers, rentals and wine may be added based on availability and at buyer’s expense. Expires September 2021.
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OREGON WINE COUNTRY Stay at the Stoller Family Estate Jet off to Oregon for a stay at the Stoller Family Estate with accommodations in your choice of one of three guest houses with stunning vineyard views. The Stoller Vineyard is the largest contiguous vineyard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills, spanning 400 acres. Throughout the week, enjoy tours and VIP wine tastings at some of Oregon’s finest vineyards. • Five days and four nights at the Stoller Family Estate in Dayton, Oregon with accommodations for six guests in one of three guest houses (buyer’s choice). • VIP wine tastings for six guests at three of Oregon’s finest vineyards: Argyle Winery, Chehalem Winery, Stoller Family Estate. Restrictions: Subject to availability. Expires September 2022.
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HILL COUNTRY ESCAPE Relax at a Private Ranch in Blanco, Texas Enjoy a long weekend with friends or family in beautiful Blanco, Texas— just one hour from Ausin. This gorgeous home is on 500 acres with horses, goats and donkeys. The property itself offers a pool, tennis courts, and great hiking with beautiful sunsets. Blanco is the famed Lavender Capitol of Texas and, just 45 minutes from Fredericksburg, you are in the heart of Texas Wine Country. • Four days and three nights with accommodations for up to four couples or, bring the kids. • Three bedrooms and three and a half baths in the main house (two rooms with king beds, one with two queen beds) plus one bedroom and one bath in the guest house. • Pool, tennis court, and great hiking on property • A ranch foreman is available during the day to help with anything you need Restrictions: Subject to availability. Expires September 2021.
DONORS
Anonymous
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DRINKS AND DRAMA! Private Wine Tasting with a ZACH Artist A night of wine, food and great conversation! Cameron Lockley, the owner of Gusto Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar, will lead you and your guests through an enlightening wine tasting with antipasti pairings. Your favorite ZACH Artist will join your party to add an “inside the actors the actors studio” spin on your wine tasting party. Stories and secrets come out as the wine flows—this is a one-of-kind beyond the stage experience! • Your choice of virtual or in-person wine tasting party for ten couples or up to 20 guests. • Wine and beautiful antipasti display provided for in-person tasting or, delivered individually to each household for a virtual tasting. • Your favorite ZACH artist as a special guest Restrictions: Must be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date subject to availability. Expires September 2021.
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Photo: KirkTuck.com
THE GIFT OF THEATRE One-year Scholarship of ZACH Classes ZACH’s education programs reach over 55,000 children and students annually, welcoming all of Austin’s children and schools to attend performances, classes, and camps, even if they can’t afford tickets or tuition. Theatre classes help young people find courage, creativity, and connection as they learn life skills through theatre skills. Help us keep our promise not to turn any child away—each donation of $1,500 covers a year of ZACH programs for one child.
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FOUR SEASONS DINING Dinner for 12 with Wine and Entertainment Dinner for twelve guests in one of Four Seasons Austin’s Ciclo private dining rooms, including wine pairings or up to six bottles of wine. This luxurious evening is complete with signature ZACH entertainment from your choice of ZACH artists. • Private dinner for 12 guests with your choice of wine pairings or six bottles of wine to share. • Signature ZACH entertainment with one artist of your choosing Restrictions: Available Sunday through Friday, and subject to space and artist availability. Additional performers may be added based on availability and at buyers expense. Expires June 30, 2021. Includes tax, does not include gratuity.
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BROADWAY KIDS FROZEN 2: Virtual Children’s Party Celebrate at home with this unforgettable private children’s party. An immersive, active and fun dive into the world of the musical FROZEN 2, this exclusive party is the perfect show-stopping celebration for the Frozen Fan in your life! • Act, sing and dance with one of ZACH’s talented teaching artists. • Private, 1-hour children’s party for 12 kids hosted virtually on Zoom Restrictions: Must be scheduled on a mutually agreed up on date. Expires September 2021.
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DECADENT DESSERTS A Year of Surprise Sweets & Wine Chocolate, buttercream, raspberry—oh my! Treat yourself to a year of decadent desserts baked by ZACH’s very own star baker, Chief Development Officer, Charlie Frasier. • Enjoy a monthly creation to share with friends and family: cakes, pies, pastries—desserts of all kinds. • A unique dessert and bottle of wine delivered to you once a month for 12 months Restrictions: October 2020-September 2021. Delivered locally within Austin. Expires September 2021.
DONORS
Charlie Frasier & Rick Taylor
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DRINKS AND DRAMA! Cocktail Class and Dinner | Carpenter Hotel ZACH favorite, Sean Hoard, Food & Beverage Director of The Carpenter Hotel, will lead you and your guests in a virtual, interactive class where you will learn to make a few classic cocktails. You will learn the techniques of shaking, stirring and building cocktails. Your favorite ZACH artist will join you for the class and will complete this beyond-the-stage experience with a few songs. • Virtual cocktail class for 8 couples or up to 16 guests • Picnic dinner and all cocktail ingredients for two people will be delivered individually to each household on the day of your event, up to eight individual households • Your favorite ZACH artist as a special guest Restrictions: Must be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date subject to availability. Expires September 2021.
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Socially distanced, live concerts on ZACH’s outdoor plaza!
ON BROADWAY | October 15-18 Celebrate the Golden Age of Broadway with Jill Blackwood and Matt Redden. ZACH’s dynamic duo sings selections from legendary musicals including The Sound of Music, The King and I, Ragtime, and more.
’70’s FEMALE ROCKSTARS | October 22-25 Rock out to iconic female voices of the 1970’s! Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Janis Joplin, and more are showcased by Leslie McDonel (A Night With Janis Joplin), Olivia Nice (Once), and Laura Benedict (Rockin’ Christmas Party). Groove to hits like “Me and Bobby McGee,” “You’re So Vain,” and “Barracuda!”
MOTOWN GROOVES | October 29-November 1 Jam to the sizzlin’ sound of Motown and Soul! Austin legend Judy Arnold pays tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, while The Platters’ lead singer Kenny Williams and Soul-Man Roderick Sanford delight with tunes from Sam & Dave, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, and more.
SUPERSTAR: CHANEL | November 5-8 CHANEL, the star of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical in London, pays tribute to the great female artists who shaped her, including Billie Holiday, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, and the Queen of Rock and Roll. Subscriber pre-sale begins October 1. Tickets on sale to the public October 5.
• Advance sales only, online or phone | No walk-ups • One hour concerts | Mask required unless seated • Thursday–Saturday 7:30 p.m. | Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
View all safety guidelines at zachtheatre.org/healthandsafety
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