A Night in the Spotlight
5th Annual Spring Gala guests and members of the Private Stock Band wave at the camera from the extension over several rows of theater seats with the Main Stage of Ruth Eckerd Hall in the background. Grand Sponsor ExecuJet and Celebration Sponsor Clearwater Cardiovascular & Interventional Consultants logos shone brightly throughout the evening. See page 10 for more details on this spectacular event.
2009 –2010 Season Sponsor
Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Community.
Our Friends.
Our Members.
Our Partners.
Our Future.
Our Legacy.
Bill Cosby Emphasizes the Importance of Education with Local Students
Friends of Music from the Hall
Thank You to Our Members
Corporate Sponsors Recognized
Building New Audiences for the Arts through Arts Education
Leave A Legacy of Your Own
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APPLAUSE • Summer 2010 • A newsletter for the friends of Ruth Eckerd Hall at the Richard B. Baumgardner Center for the Performing Arts.
Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Community.
Bill Cosby Emphasizes the Importance of Education with Local Students In March, star of the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning television program The Cosby Show, Bill Cosby spent nearly 45 minutes with students from Academy Prep of Tampa between his two performances at the Hall. Cosby discussed the importance of education and taking responsibility for your actions during his visit with the students. Charlie Rutz, long-time supporter, Board member and Chairman of the Membership Committee helped arrange the meeting between Mr. Cosby and the students. Charlie shared, “I firmly believe that Bill Cosby with the help of the staff at Ruth Eckerd Hall made an enormous impact on the lives of the students. They left wide-eyed and connected to the fact that they have a way to the road of success through education. I am very proud that I am associated with an organization that is not just making a difference through The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute but also by arranging meetings like this one.”
Bill Cosby (seated, center) is surrounded by students and faculty from Academy Prep of Tampa.
Capitol Theatre Update In December 2008, the City of Clearwater and Ruth Eckerd Hall joined forces to renovate and revitalize The Capitol Theatre in Downtown Clearwater in the Cleveland Street District. Interim renovations were made and over a 15 month period the performances presented by Ruth Eckerd Hall at The Capitol Theatre have been so well received that 15 of the last 16 shows sold out. According to Frank Hibbard, Clearwater Mayor, “With Ruth Eckerd Hall as our partner, we know that we will have a successful theater in downtown Clearwater, which is vital to the development of this important area of our city.” Performances will continue until major renovations to The Capitol Theatre begin. During the renovations, the theater will be restored to its historical character, modern-day amenities added and the capacity increased from 450 to 600 seats.
David Garrett entered through the audience as he began his performance on The Capitol Theatre stage. Photo credit: Jeff O’Kelley
The Capitol Theatre and the Lokey building next door, which will be adapted for re-use as part of this project and house restrooms, offices, lobby spaces and more, were the first buildings that the City of Clearwater designated as historic properties. Recently, the Clearwater Downtown Partnership, recognizing the importance of the theater, has named one of the organization’s annual awards—most improved property—after The Capitol Theatre.
Robert Freedman, President and CEO of Ruth Eckerd Hall stated, “We are complete with the schematic design phase of the renovation and still planning to do many shows at the theater up to the time it will close for the renovation.” Some patrons were concerned about parking downtown and this has not been an issue at all especially with the addition of valet parking right at the front door of The Capitol Theatre. The value of The Capitol Theatre to the City of Clearwater is significant. The value includes serving as a downtown landmark, having an annual economic impact of over $3 million and attracting and sustaining downtown restaurants, bookstores and high-end retailers by drawing regular daytime and evening audiences. Numerous restaurants have reported increased business when the Capitol Theatre is in use. Mayor Hibbard stated, “I look forward to continuing to partner with Ruth Eckerd Hall and seeing the renovations finalized for the Capitol Theatre. Ruth Eckerd Hall is a landmark not only in Clearwater but across the country. We are lucky to have Ruth Eckerd Hall as part of our community.”
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APPLAUSE • Summer 2010
Brandi Carlile performed earlier this spring on The Capitol Theatre stage. Photo credit: Jeff O’Kelley
Come to A Broadway Show
February 8 – 13, 2011
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, Rock of Ages and The Aluminum Show will make their Tampa Bay area premiere at Ruth Eckerd Hall! “We are excited and proud to present three Tampa Bay area premieres during the 2010-2011 season,” said Robert Freedman, President and CEO of Ruth Eckerd Hall. “We hope you can join us for these shows and many more throughout the season.” For tickets to these shows and others, please call the Ticket Office at (727) 791-7400. Girls Night: The Musical – Saturday, November 13, 2010 Five friends look back at their past, consider the present and look to the future with songs such as I’m Every Woman, It’s Raining Men, Dancing Queen and I Will Survive. Rock of Ages – Tuesday, January 18 – Sunday, January 23, 2011 An arena-rock love story told through the hits of Poison, Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon and many more. Lovers and Other Strangers – Thursday, February 3, 2011 Love relationships and comedic foibles of people of various ages, starring Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna. The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein – Tuesday, February 8 – Sunday, February 13, 2011 Includes your favorite moments from the Mel Brooks classic film. The Rat Pack is Back! – Sunday, March 13, 2011 Re-creation of a swingin’ summit at the Sands Nightclub with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. Spring Awakening – Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, 2011 The story of late 19th century German students as they navigate teenage self-discovery and electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll. Grease – Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2, 2011 “Bad boy” Danny and “the girl next door” Sandy fall in love all over again. The Aluminum Show – Saturday, April 23, 2011 Dancers breathe life into otherwise inanimate aluminum as it morphs, floats and bursts from canons. Buy the four-show series and save 20% off the single ticket price! Series includes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, Rock of Ages, Grease and your choice of Spring Awakening or The Aluminum Show.
Good Community Citizenship According to Rick Bouchard, Chairman, Ruth Eckerd Hall Board of Directors, “As a good community citizen, Ruth Eckerd Hall is proud to work with and support the mission of hundreds of other nonprofit organizations throughout the Tampa Bay area each year.” Following are a few of the ways in which the Hall has helped: • Donated approximately 250 lbs. of food during the 2009 holiday season to the Homeless Emergency Project (HEP), who serves nearly 2,000 homeless families and individuals each year. • Provided discounted rental space to an estimated 1,550 attendees to the Pinellas County School Board’s PRIDE (Program to Recognize Initiative and Distinction in Education) Awards, recognizing Pinellas County fifth grade students who excel in math, science, social studies and writing while demonstrating a positive attitude and high GPA and test scores and eighth grade students who excel in math, science, social studies, writing and world languages while demonstrating good citizenship, club membership and high academic achievement. This annual event has been held at the Hall for over 11 years. • Donated 34 tickets for two different holiday shows to the Southeastern Guide Dog Association, the only internationally accredited guide dog school in the Southeastern United States which provides guide dogs to blind and visually impaired individuals, blind and visually impaired veterans and places dogs into therapy, law-enforcement and other specialized careers. Handlers attending these performances allowed the guide dogs to get a bit of culture while practicing their abilities in a group setting. • Donated use of the Great Room to the Heart Gallery of Pinellas and Pasco, who provides an emotionally safe way to promote local adoptions, to film their new video. The Heart Gallery features the photos and stories of local foster children ready for forever families.
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Friends.
Annual Dinner Emphasizes Hall’s and Founder’s Impact At the March Annual Dinner of the Ruth Eckerd Hall Board of Directors, a new Chairman was elected to the now combined Board – Rick Bouchard. George Cantonis, Chairman of the Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. Board and Mark Edmunds, Chairman of the Ruth Eckerd Hall Foundation, Inc. Board, became Immediate Past Chairmen of the newly merged Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. Board of Directors. The transition from two Boards to one Board helps to further Ruth Eckerd Hall’s goal to streamline operations. (See page 15 for a listing of new Board members.) 2009–2010 highlights: • Presented over 300 performances • Attended by nearly 300,000 arts patrons • Ranked number one in the world for the year and for the past decade for venues with 2,500 seats or less by Billboard magazine • Ranked number eight in the world for the decade for venues with 5,000 seats or less by Billboard magazine • Provided subsidized performing arts education for nearly 100,000 children and adults • Offered over 176,000 hours of arts education experiences • Supported the mission of 118 other organizations • Partnered with 83 other organizations to fulfill our mission • Recruited 29 season or show sponsors • Enlisted 57 special event sponsors • Worked with 14 grantors • Supplied 350 volunteers the ability to donate 47,150 hours saving the Hall over $340,000 • Testimonial from Calvin Royal, 2006 – 2007 Ruth Eckerd Hall Dance Scholarship recipient who has gone on to attend the American Ballet Theatre in New York City; he performed later in the evening on the Hall’s Main Stage in American Ballet Theatre II • Presented Special Recognition Award to Carroll and Mabel Cheek Mabel and Carroll Cheek, founders of for their long-time support of the Ruth Eckerd Hall were honored at this year’s Annual Dinner for their long-time performing arts and arts education support of the performing arts and arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall education in the community.
Drs. Vincent and Natalie Monticciolo, members since 2005 and their daughters, Isabella and Sophia, with American pop singer, songwriter and guitarist, Colbie Caillat (center).
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Founding Members Share How the Arts are Engraved In Their Lives Through Sickness and Health In July 2009 when long-time member and supporter, Jim Agnew learned that Bill Cosby was returning to Ruth Eckerd Hall he had a special request. Upon Bill Cosby’s return in March 2010, it would mark an anniversary for his wife Gail, who would be cancerfree for three years. Jim and Gail are big fans of Bill Cosby and had purchased front row seats in 2007 when Gail was going through chemotherapy. Jim had purchased tickets for the 2010 performance and wanted to commemorate Gail’s anniversary with an autographed sweat shirt from Bill Cosby. Being a cancer survivor himself, Jim knows how the arts can positively impact your recovery. The request to Bill Gail and Jim Agnew know the Cosby was answered with a yes and Gail received a importance that the arts can signed sweat shirt. According to Jim, “I’m sure that play in regaining your health. attending Bill Cosby’s 2007 performance helped contribute to Gail’s recovery, since a positive attitude is important to your health.” Jim and Gail further demonstrated their support of the arts and their gratitude to Bill Cosby by making a donation in memory of his son, Ennis, who was shot to death while changing a tire in Los Angeles in 1997.
Are You an Become part of the in-crowd and enjoy Circle of Stars membership* privileges including exclusive VIP Experiences** such as meet and greets with performers, back stage tours, autograph sessions, sound check parties and other up-close and personal experiences. If you’re not already enjoying this exclusive member benefit, call us at (727) 791-7355 to find out how you can. *Circle of Stars memberships start at $1,500 per year. VIP experiences are limited and priority is given based upon membership level and artist availability. **Call us at (727) 712-2723 if you are already an Innie and interested in attending a meet and greet.
Member Meet & Greets
APPLAUSE • Summer 2010
Robin Resnik (left), daughter of Robert and Sharen Resnik, members since 1986 with American Idol seventh season winner and acoustic guitarist, Jason Castro.
Suzanne and Matthew Ruley members since 2003 with singer, songwriter and record producer, Basia (center). Suzanne is also a Board member and a member of the Marketing and Membership Committees.
Cumulative Giving – A Big Benefit for Members! Ruth Eckerd Hall is one of only a few not-for-profit performing arts centers in the country that recognizes its members through their cumulative giving. This means that every time you make a contribution, whether it’s for your annual membership donation, a donation to a specific campaign or a gift to support a particular event, the amount of your gift goes toward your cumulative total. Thanks to Board approval, your cumulative total now includes gifts made to special events, auction item purchases and in-kind donations.* We want to make sure all of your generosity is being acknowledged. In August, all Funded Life and Circle of Stars members should look for a summary of their giving and contact information in the mail. Please review this information, make any necessary changes and return it to us. We want to be sure that we have all of your correct information so you can stay up-to-date on all of the exciting and fun things happening here at the Hall! And, you never know…you could be closer than you think to adding your name to the Panel of Honor or receiving another star on the Wall of Stars! If you need more information on cumulative giving, please contact Jennifer Bohnert, Director of Membership at (727) 712-2723 or jbohnert@rutheckerdhall.net. *Only in-kind donations that reduce budget costs are applied toward cumulative giving.
New to Our Inner Circle – Family Membership Level!
Friends of Music from the Hall
Ruth Eckerd Hall offers great programs for the entire family with our Family Theater, Family Series and Family Attractions. These performances offer parents and children of all ages the opportunities to build memories, support the arts and enjoy a wide variety of theatrical events. Purchasing a Family Membership is a great economical way to enjoy all that Ruth Eckerd Hall has to offer all year long! As an Inner Circle member at the Trouper level and above, you and your family will share in the excitement and experience the following new benefits. If you are not at the Trouper level or above, for as little as $250 you will get the following benefits year round: • Ticket purchasing before the general public • Early enrollment for The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute program • Access to the Hoffman Dress Circle Lounge during Family Attraction Shows* featuring child-friendly amenities including comfortable seating, private restrooms, coloring activities, milk and cookies and other fun activities • Fees waived on Education Enrollment ($15 per student) • Discount on Education Classes at The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute* • Meet and Greet opportunities during Family Theater Shows* • Workshop opportunities pre or post show to select Family Theater and Family Series performances* for the 2010-2011 Season • And so much more! *Some restrictions may apply.
If you would like more information on how you can become members at the Family Membership level or you are a current Trouper level member and above and need information, please contact Jennifer Bohnert, Director of Membership at (727) 712-2723 or jbohnert@rutheckerdhall.net.
Member Checks Item Off Her “Bucket List” Thanks to Auction Package In 2009, long-time member Sharon Ellis-Champagne attended the 4th Annual Spring Gala at Ruth Eckerd Hall. She knew one of the live auction items was a trip to the Country Music Awards (CMAs) held in Nashville each year. Sharon saved her money to make sure no one could outbid her. She had thought about going to
Last fall, Friends of Music from the Hall, a private, invitation-only group of 150 couples was formed. It is a new concept in exclusive entertainment that provides unparalleled access to today’s most relevant artists and bands. Friends of Music members enjoy three concerts per year encompassing a variety of genres. Shows range from acoustic to rock-n-roll . . . whatever is current, cool and contemporary. To date, Friends of Music members have experienced two concerts – Train in March and Sheryl Crow in April. Both concerts were held at The Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater. The third Friends of Music concert will be held with Maroon 5 in August. If you’re interested in joining Friends of Music and supporting the arts education programs of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall, please contact Lara Shane, Chief Development Officer at (727) 712-2718 or lshane@ rutheckerdhall.net. Annual memberships range from $5,000 to $15,000.
Friends of Music Founders Vick and Sharmila Seth (fourth and second from the right) with members of Train.
the CMAs for 15 years and had placed attending on her “bucket list” of things to accomplish before she “kicked the bucket!” Sharon successfully bid on the CMA trip and shared her thoughts, “Attending the CMAs was wonderful but the experience of a lifetime was sitting with the WQYK deejays for three days as they interviewed some of country music’s biggest stars – Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum – it was absolutely awesome!” If you are interested in donating an item to an upcoming auction to help a fellow arts patron cross an item off their “bucket list,” please contact Nancy Dietrich at (727) 712-2760 or ndietrich@rutheckerdhall.net.
Friends of Music Founders Roxanne and Mike Connor (far left and far right) with Sheryl Crow.
Sharon Ellis-Champagne (right) with friend Dana Gandolfo and Darius Rucker, formerly the voice of the Grammywinning group Hootie and The Blowfish, had his first country album debut at number one and was awarded at the CMAs with the Male Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year.
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Members.
Ruth Eckerd Hall is tremendously grateful to the over 6,000 members who support our commitment to the performing arts and arts education. Throughout the year in other publications such as Ovation, our Main Stage program book, and The Annual Report to the Community, we recognize our Circle of Stars members; many of them founders and involved since the inception of the Hall. We are extremely thankful for your patronage and continued support. At this time, we would like to highlight our Circle of Friends members and thank them for their ongoing support to the Hall. If you are interested in starting, continuing or increasing your Ruth Eckerd Hall membership, please contact our Membership Office at (727) 712-2720 or membership@rutheckerdhall.net.
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Active Circle of Friends Members April 1, 2009 – April 30, 2010
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APPLAUSE • Summer 2010
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Mr. and Mrs. David Roby Mr. Rene Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Carl Roeder Ms. Stacy Rogers Mr. Charles Rogers Mr. Robert Rogin Mr. Gerard Romano Ms. Linda Romanowski Ms. Lily Romball Mr. Joseph A. Ronda Mr. John Rondinone Dr. Susan Roper Mr. Matthew Roseanu Dr. and Mrs. Jay Rosoff Debra Rossiter Ms. Geralyn Rotter Dr. Joanne Rowe Mr. & Mrs. Keith Rowland Dr. & Mrs. Howard Rubin Mr. Jeffrey Rubin Mrs. Linda Ruediger Mrs. Mary Jane Ruggeri Ms. Tracie S. Rusch Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rusher Mr. Robert Rushton Mr. and Mrs. Don Russell Ms. Janice Rutkowski Dr. Christine Ruva Mr. & Mrs. William B. Ryan Ms. Christine Ryan Ms. Joanne Sackedis Mrs. Evelyn Saclarides Ms. B.A. Safley Mr. Engelbert Saile Mr. and Mrs. Robert Salerno Mr. Robert Saltzman Mr. & Mrs. Walter Sanders Ms. Christine Sandmann Ms. Jean Sansone Ms. Lucinda Saporta Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sauer Mrs. Rosemary J. Saunders Mr. & Mrs. Howard Schechter Mr. Stephen Scheiner Ms. Dorothy Scherger Ms. Kay Scheuerman Mr. Mark Schiefer Mr. Edward Schiffner Mrs. Elise Schilling Mr. Christopher Schlenker Ms. Susan Schmalhausen Mr. Robert Schrepfer Mr. Robert Schumaker Mr. & Mrs. Michael Schuman Mr. Joseph Schupp Carla Schutte Ms. Lana Schutte Ms. Sharon Schwalm Dr. Linda L. Schwartzkopf Mr. & Mrs. Martin Schweitzer Mr. Greg Schwemley Mr. Vincent Sciarrotta Mr. & Mrs. Heiko Seabrook Carol Seaton Dr. & Mrs. Harold Seder Mr. James Seeley Mr. Thomas Seibert Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Seigel Mr. & Mrs. Robert Seiler Mr. Neal Seiter Mr. Florian Seitz Mr. Anthony Selvaggio Dr. Hugh Severs, II and Mrs. Jeanne Severs Ms. Toni Sexton Mr. Kip Sharpley Mr. and Mrs. Ike Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shockley Mr. Thomas M. Shoemaker Mrs. Mary Jane Shreve Mr. Thaddeus Shur Ms. Sue Sibley Mr. Donald L. Siegelin Ms. Kathleen Simon Ms. Peggy Simon Mr. and Mrs. Martin Singer Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Singleton Doris T. Sinibaldi Mr. Bruno Sinopoli Liz & Chris Sismilich Ms. Sallie Skipper Ms. Joan Slacter Mr. Dennis Slater Mr. and Mrs. F. Thomas Slepetz Mr. William Slicker Mr. & Mrs. George K. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith Mr. & Mrs. Peter C. Smith Ms. Bonnie Smith Mr. Timothy Smith
Mr. Bruce Snively Mr. & Mrs. Donald Snow Ms. Carla Soave Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sorensen II Mrs. Carrie Southworth Mr. Charles Spalding Mrs. Barbara Sparrer Mr. Barry Spaulding Ms. Barbara Speros Mrs. Francine Sperrazza Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Spilman Mr. Arthur St Pierre Staci-Franni Mrs. Barbara Stafford R.A. & L. Stahl Ms. Phyllis Stalter Mr. John Stalter Ms. Bonnie Stanaitis Elithia Stanfield & T. Huffman Mr. F. Staniford Jr Mr. Anton Stankowski Mr. Terrence Stapleton Ms. Cathy Stark Ms. Jane Staskus Mr. Paul Stasky Mr. Greg Stealey Maja Stearns Ms. Judy C. Stefan Mrs. Ruth Steininger Mr. Larry Stephens Mr. James Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. and Dorothy L. Stern Mrs. Elisabeth Sternbeck Ms. Nancy Stevens Mr. William Stevens Ms. Josephine Stevens Ms. Anne K. Stewart Ms. Sally Stewart Mr. Edward Stockton Mr. John Stokely Ms. Strobbe and Mr. MacQuarrie Miss Gail Stroud Dr. William Strupp Alan and Diane Stull Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sullivan Ms. Lura Sullivan Mrs. Ellen M Sullivan Sun Works Plastics, Inc. SunTrust Bank, Tampa Bay Mr. and Mrs. David Surplus Mr. George Swartz Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Sweeney Ms. Patricia Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Andy Swenson Mrs. Carol Takacs Mr. Dana Tallman Tampa Bay Society Mr. Stanley Tangalakis Mr. & Mrs. Walter & Ann Tanner Mr. Jeffrey Tanner Mr. Craig Tatar Mrs. Noel Tatum Mr. Terry Taylor Taylor White Dr. Jeffrey Lee Tedder Mr. Marc Allen Tenney Mr. Robert Terrill Jr Ms. Jan Terris Ms. Janice Scott Tetrault Ms. Susan Tharp Mr. Leon Thomas Mrs. Carol Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornton Mr. Robert Thornton Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Till Mr. Richard W Titterud Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Toal John and Irene Tobin Rita A. Todd Mr. Jerry Tomberlin Ms. Leigh Ann Tomlin Mr. James Torgler Mr. Thomas Tormey Ms. Patricia H Torreyson Ms. Debra Toth Mr. & Mrs. Waid J. Tribiano Mr. William Trogele Linda & Sherwood Tucker Mrs. Alice Tucker Ms. Terry Sue Turner Mr. William J. Turnier Mr. Lou Tutko Ms. Loraine F. Tyler Pete and Peggy Ulzynski Ms. Delores Ungureit Lynette Leslie Van Baber Ms. Dale Van Houten Ms. Therese Van Wert Mr. & Mrs. Martin Van Zanten Ms. Laurie Varre
Ms. Norma Vasques Mr. Andre Vazquez Ms. Jidgette Vernick Mr. Michele Villani Mr. & Mrs. Victor Virgilio Mrs. Hildegard Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wagner Ms. Christine Wagner Mr. Glenn Waite Mrs. Fern Wakulich Tom and Margo Walbolt Ms. Rita Walczak Mr. & Mrs. Bernard F. Walker Ms. Nancy Walker Dr. & Mrs. David Wall Ms. Dorothy G. Walsh Mr. Jeff Walters Mr. Robert Wannamaker Ms. Lauren K. Wanzie Mrs. Denise Ward Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wargo Dr. Bill Warner Ms. Florence Wasserman Mr. & Mrs. Ken Waters Mrs. Elizabeth Watson Mr. Tim Watson Mr. & Mrs. G.W. Wattles Mrs. Patricia A. Watts Mr. and Mrs. James Webb Mr. & Mrs. Dale S. Webber Mr. & Mrs. Gary Webster Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weigel Mr. Francis Weiss Mr. Michael Weiss Rabbi David & Danielle Weizman Ms. Cindy Werner Mr. Francis Werner Jill and Gary West Mrs. Joanne V. West Mr. Kenneth Weyer Mr. Curt Wheeler Ms. Blannie Whelan Mr. & Mrs. Stephen White Mr. Steven White Chris & Kerry Kinsella Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Widman Dr. Jimmie J. Wilbur Ms. Kathy Wilder Ms. Jean Wilkinson Mr. D. Wilkinson and Ms. D. Mu Ms. Mary Alice Willett Ms. Elizabeth C Williams Ms. Dorothy A. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Williams Mr. Darryl Williams Ms. Stephanie Willis Mr. & Mrs. Samuel R. Wilson Ms. Barbara Wilson Mr. Robert Wilson Ms. Margaret Winters Mr. & Mrs. D. Wion and L. Wioi Mr. David Wirth Ms. Dolores Wise Ms. Christine Wise Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Witcher Mr. Glenn R. Witt Mr. Kirk Wolfinbarger Dr. & Mrs. William W. Wolman Dr. & Mrs. David Wolstein Mr. & Mrs. John Wood Ms. Diane Woodrow Mr. & Mrs. Richard Worman Mr. & Mrs. Martin Yost Mr. Christopher Young Ms. Roberta Yourtee Ms. Linda Zamparelli Mr. Michael J. Zanatian Ms. Elly Zank Mr. and Mrs. John Zapata Ms. Sheryl Zayac Mrs. Carol Zinda John Zolfo
$60 and Under Nearly 3,250 gifts were made at these levels. Although space does not allow us to list each individually, Ruth Eckerd Hall recognizes the invaluable support of each gift and extends our appreciation to these generous donors.
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Partners.
5th Annual Spring Gala – A Night in the Spotlight
On April 23 nearly 400 guests enjoyed an evening dining on stage while dancing on an extension over several rows of theater seats to the tunes of Private Stock Band. Guests participated in a silent auction and experienced the antics of “Hans and Frans” aka John Connelly and Paul Phillips, who served as auctioneers. Over $187,000 was raised to benefit the arts education programs of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored and supported the event! If you’re interested in viewing and/or purchasing photos from this event, go to www.cameronhphotograhy.photoreflect.com, click on Ruth Eckerd Hall and when prompted enter the password springgala. This link will be available until August 31. Look for more details on the 6th Annual Spring Gala in upcoming issues of Applause or contact Nancy Dietrich, Special Events Manager at (727) 712-2760 or ndietrich@rutheckerdhall.net.
Barbara Mariani Schmitz Spring Gala Co-Chair
Sandy Stroyne Spring Gala Co-Chair
Spring Gala Participants Grand Sponsor
Celebration Sponsor Clearwater Cardiovascular & Interventional Consultants
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Verizon Greg and Sandra Willsey Wells Fargo Insurance Wells Fargo The Private Bank Whitney National Bank
Toast Sponsors Bright House Networks Cantonis Family Foundation Mabel and Carroll Cheek Joan and Michael Kline Regions Bank Charlie Rutz Barbara and Eric Schmitz Sandy and Tim Stroyne Tampa Bay-Clearwater Lexus Dealer
Supporters Michael J. Adams, D.D.S. and Pamela G. Adams, D.D.S., M.S., P.A. Glenn and Leah Bergoffen Dr. and Mrs. Eric Egozi Tim and Carol Mariani Robert V. McJennett, D.O. P.A. Debbie and David Stone Suncoast Hospice Foundation Suzanne and Matthew Ruley Horst D. Winter
Table Sponsors Clearwater Gas System Clearwater Threshers/ Philadelphia Phillies Creative Contractors Inc. Elite Travel – an American Express Travel Representative Fred and Aleta Fisher Harold and Diane Heye Roger and Kathleen Johnson MK Hoffman Family Foundation Ray and Nancy Murray Northern Trust Pinch A Penny, Inc. Raymond James Financial St. Petersburg Times USAmeriBank
Contributors 688 Fine Wine & Spirits AirTran Airways Alfano’s Restaurant All Star Limo & Transportation Allegiant Air Gail Anderson Another Day in Paradise Boat Club Art At The Plaza Arthur Murray Dance Studio Beans About Cooking Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Beau Rivage Belleair Country Club Belleair Jewelry
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Belleair Opticians Glenn Bergoffen Best Buy Best Western Crystal River Resort Bird’s Underwater Walter Blenner Bon Appetit Restaurant Cappello & Co. Fine Jewelry Carillon Floor Center Carlouel Yacht Club Carrabba’s Italian Grill The Casa Monica Hotel Chateau France Restaurant Clearwater Center for Cosmetic Surgery Colorado Bag’n Baggage The Compass Grille Dana Dineen Floral Design Datz Delicatessen & Foodies Market Debra Lombardozzi, LLC E & E Stakeout Grill East West Acupuncture & Wellness Center, Inc. Melissa Egozi Barbara Engelhardt Elite Travel – an American Express Travel Representative Dr. Ernesto J. Fernandez Fred and Aleta Fisher Ferrari of Tampa Bay Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar Florida Orange Groves Winery David Forrester Gesner Fine Art & Estate Jewelry
GrillSmith Grooming by Terry Health & Healing Touch Wellness Center Ed Halleran and Steve Sika IM Events Ice It by Bebe Z Inc. Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club Irmi’s Alterations & Dry Cleaning Island Way Grill J. Joseph Salon The Jeweled Mink Joan Kline Land Care Solutions LLC Lifestyle Family Fitness Lindsay Phillips, Inc. Tammy Levent The Lobster Pot Restaurant MAC’s Sports The Melting Pot Dodge and Jill Melkonian Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio Memorabilia Magic Michael Clayton Generation Next Foundation Miss Sly’s Make-up Ann Nuss Ocean Reef Club PRP Wine International The Palm Restaurant Panera Bread Pinch A Penny Inc. The Pink Petticoat Radiance Medspa Belleair Bluffs Red Bamboo Medi Spa
Renaissance-Vinoy Resort and Golf Club Richard Nader Entertainment Inc. The Ritz Carlton, Sarasota Robert Young Jeweler Extraordinaire Rock & Soul Clothing Elliott Rubinson/Dean Guitars Suzanne Ruley Howard Sachs Salt Rock Grill Salvador Dali Museum, Inc. Barbara Schmitz Shoes By Beverly Silver Queen and Belleair Coins Southern Wine & Spirits Southwest Airlines Co. Debbie and David Stone Sandy Stroyne Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic Jim and Jill St. Louis Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Rays Taylor Guitars Tom James Company Tommy Duff ’s Irish Aviation Pub Town of Belleair, Recreation Dept. URBANcoast The Venue Walt’s Seasonal Cuisine Whiskey Joe’s The Wildflower Café WQYK ZIRH
Corporate Sponsors Recognized
In May, Ruth Eckerd Hall recognized the 2009 – 2010 corporate sponsors and welcomed prospective new sponsors. Steve Kramer, Managing Partner with New York Life and Corporate Committee Chairman, led the evening’s events. The Shine the Spotlight Recognition Reception was held in the Hall’s Margarete Heye Great Room with 80 corporate sponsor representatives from 27 companies in attendance. A special thank you was given to the sponsors of this year’s reception - Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Melitta USA for providing the food and beverages. In recognition of their support of the performing arts and arts education, each sponsor was presented with a basket filled with Melitta coffee products. Additionally, a drawing for show tickets to upcoming Ruth Eckerd Hall performances was held.
THANK YOU TO RUTH ECKERD HALL’S
PERFORMANCE SPONSORS Support our sponsors because they support the Hall and the arts in our community!
2009-2010 Season Sponsor
If you are interested in joining the ranks of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s corporate sponsors, please contact us at (727) 712-2716. As a sponsor, your company will receive exceptional exposure, recognition and visibility, as well as the knowledge that you are helping to make the Tampa Bay community a better place to work, live and play.
Leading Ladies Continue Tradition of Support In May, the members of the Leading Ladies presented a check for $40,500 to Ruth Eckerd Hall. The funds will continue their support of the arts education programs of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The Agnew (left), 2009 – 2010 donation reflected the Gail Leading Ladies President, hands off the gavel to Karen White, 2010 – proceeds from the many Leading Ladies fundraising 2011 Leading Ladies President. events held throughout the 2009 - 2010 season including Breakfast with Santa, which was attended by over 425 adults and children including 71 guests from nonprofit organizations, the Holiday Overture and an Old South Evening. Since their inception over 29 years ago, the Leading Ladies have contributed over $1.5 million to benefit the arts education programs of Ruth Eckerd Hall. To find out more details and/or to support the Leading Ladies’ events, please contact Jennifer Bohnert, Director of Membership and Leading Ladies Liaison at (727) 712-2723 or jbohnert@rutheckerdhall.net.
Become a Corporate Sponsor, receive exceptional exposure, recognition and visibility, as well as the knowledge that you are helping to make the Tampa Bay community a better place to work, live and play. Contact us at (727) 712-2716.
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Future.
Building New Audiences for the Arts Through Arts Education According to popular wisdom, if you build it – or in the case of the arts, perform it – they will come. Or will they? Recent research, including the National Endowment for the Art’s 2008 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts, makes it clear that, overall, arts participation in the U.S. appears to be waning. While there are no straight line reasons for this erosion – certainly the down economy has played a factor – one contributing factor to disappearing audiences may be a declining focus on cultural literacy as a component of arts education in the U.S. While many ongoing arts education experiences are aimed at instilling student proficiency and skill in an art form, cultural literacy speaks to a deeper engagement with the art form that allows the student to see and make connections within a particular discipline, between arts disciplines, and between the arts and other subject areas such as the sciences and humanities. In other words, cultural literacy is concerned with the idea that art does not, in fact, exist in a vacuum but is a vital and vibrant part of our everyday lives. Cultural literacy can be defined as having the skills and a framework to listen, participate, respond to and engage with cultural events and experiences that are all around us every day. So understanding how people interact with each other, how they express themselves, how they express themselves through various forms of art and how others respond to those expressions are all elements that create American culture and create the culture in which we live. Fostering cultural literacy in students helps them understand the wider world of what goes into making an artwork – not just materials and a skill set but a particular time in history or economic climate or prevailing set of social mores – enabling them to personally engage with and respond to the artwork in a way that resonates with their own values, history and daily life. The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall has arts education programming that impacts nearly 100,000 children and adults annually. These arts education programs help facilitate cultural literacy in our schools and throughout the community. The programs include Eckerd Theater Company, Artists on the Road, The Bank of America SchoolTime Series, the Family Theater Series, Evening at the Murray, PASSport, Arts in Medicine, exploratory and prepatory classes, private lessons, summer arts camps, master classes and lectures. Clearly an engaged population, one that understands how the arts connects to everyday life, is a population that will show up to be an audience. As documented in the NEA’s report The Arts and Civic Engagement, arts participation seemingly leads to other types of engaged participation – in volunteering, in sports and in the civic life of the community. Source: If You Build It, Will They Come? by Paulette Beete, NEA Arts
Ruth Eckerd Hall / Clearwater Jazz Holiday Youth Combo performs at the 5th Annual Spring Gala. Jazz can be used to demonstrate the connections between the arts and other subject area, such as U.S. history.
Donors “Get on the Bus” to Support Arts Education
Donors experienced a school bus ride to attend the Skycrest Elementary School PASSport Curriculum Night.
Each May the Pinellas County schools that participate in The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute’s PASSport program hold a Curriculum Night to spotlight what their students have achieved throughout the year. PASSport is a schoolbased educational model founded on the premise that all children benefit from a learning environment that includes effective instruction which embodies the creative process and the nurturing of the imagination. Skycrest and Lealman Elementary Schools and St. Paul’s School participate in the PASSport program. Over 40 Ruth Eckerd Hall donors rode a school bus to the Skycrest Curriculum Night to experience first-hand the accomplishments of the students. “Through the PASSport program, we have witnessed the joy, wonder and awe on the children’s faces during the performances, which have inspired, taught and exposed the students to a vital part of our culture . . . . the arts,” said members of the 4th Grade Team at Skycrest.
Teen Choir Attends Prestigious Disney Event for Third Year The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute Teen Choir represented Ruth Eckerd Hall when they performed last December at Walt Disney World’s 2009 Candlelight Processional and Massed Choir Program in Orlando. After going through a rigorous application and audition process, the Teen Choir was invited to perform at this prestigious event joining high school, art school, church and community choirs from around the country. This annual Disney event is in its 38th year and featured a 50-piece orchestra and readings of the Story of Christmas by different celebrity narrators. For the third year, this trip increased the awareness about Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Hoffman Institute and its arts education programs. This trip was made possible due to the generosity of our donors including our community partner, the Clearwater Chorus, which made a donation to assist with transportation. 12
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The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute Teen Choir attended the prestigious Walt Disney World’s 2009 Candlelight Processional and Massed Choir Program in Orlando for the third year.
Thanks to Donor Generosity Scholarships Awarded to Four Outstanding Students Thanks to the generosity of our donors, each year four talented high school students are selected as first place recipients of the Ruth Eckerd Hall Youth Scholarships in the Performing Arts. In 2010, each student was awarded $2,500 to continue their studies of the performing arts. Following is an overview of their accomplishments and how your donations help further the arts and student excellence. Hannah Zazzaro – recipient of the Vocal Scholarship, is a junior at Countryside High School. Hannah has won several vocal and talent competitions including the University of Kentucky’s Schmidt Vocal Competition, Applebee’s Neighborhood Idol and Pollo Tropical’s “Got Talent.” She is also involved in various choral groups, including the Ruth Eckerd Hall Teen Choir and Troupe, Countryside High School Chorus and Pinellas All County Chorus. Hannah has been selected for the Florida All-State Choir for the past five years. She has also played many lead musical roles such as Maria in West Side Story, Daisy Mae in Li’l Abner, Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden, Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods, Mabel in Pirates of Penzance and Marian Paroo in The Music Man. In addition to her music and theater accomplishments, Hannah is a member of the National Honor Society. Sam Jones – recipient of the Instrumental Scholarship, is a junior at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, where he is dually enrolled as a high school junior and college freshman. Sam studies with Rob Smith (principal trumpet, The Florida Orchestra) and is coached in Brass Quintet by Carolyn Wahl (horn, The Florida Orchestra). He is Principal Trumpet of the Pinellas Youth Symphony (PYS) and the Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra. Sam also is on the substitute musician list for The Florida Orchestra. He recently won the Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition. Sam has qualified as a semi-finalist at the National Trumpet Competition (NTC) every year since 2007; he won his age category at NTC in 2008. In 2008, Sam also won the Florida Orchestra Young Artist Competition. He has been a Florida All-State musician since 2006. In 2008, he traveled with PYS on their tour of Italy and Austria. In addition, for the past three summers, Sam has attended the Kinhaven Music School in Vermont. In 2009 he attended the Chosen Vale International Trumpet Seminar, where he studied with international soloists/teachers Håkan Hardenberger, Mark Gould, Thomas Stevens, Steven Burns, John Wallace, Ed Carroll and Gabriele Cassone. He will return to Chosen Vale this year. In addition, Sam is a member of the National Honor Society and volunteers for the American Red Cross. He hopes to attend a music conservatory and major in trumpet performance. David Bawel – recipient of the Drama Scholarship, is a senior at the Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) at Gibbs High School. David has performed in such productions as Ragtime, Sweeney Todd, A Secret Garden, Pirates of Penzance and served as assistant director for Elephant Man. In addition to his theatrical endeavors, he has sung extensively with various choral groups, including the Ruth Eckerd Hall Teen Choir and Troupe, PCCA Mixed Choir, Stetson Honor Choir and was selected for the Florida All-State Choir for the past five years. David’s list of musical accomplishments also includes proficiency on the piano and violin. He is a member of the National Honor Society. In addition to his artistic and scholastic achievements, David has earned a black-belt in karate. He will attend American University, in Washington D.C., where he plans to focus on a double major of Political Science and Musical Theater. Nkosi Groover – recipient of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Scholarship, is a senior at Blake High School. Nkosi has been a musician since the age of six. During his tenure at Blake, he has participated in the Marching Yellow Jackets Band, the Wind Ensemble, the Symphony and the Jazz Ensemble. Nkosi also performs with a private band and is one of the select members of the Ruth Eckerd Hall/Clearwater Jazz Holiday Youth Combo. He studies privately with University of South Florida Jazz Studies director, Jack Wilkins. Nkosi plans to pursue his passion in college, specializing in Jazz Performance.
PASSport Students Reach Out to Help Others After learning about the devastation of the Haiti earthquake earlier this year, the students at Skycrest Elementary School in Clearwater went to their art teacher to ask how they could help. Skycrest students participate in The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute PASSport program. PASSport is a comprehensive on-site school arts infusion program that has been taught at Skycrest for 10 years. 70% of the students attending Skycrest live at or below the poverty level but they wanted to reach out and help others less fortunate. The students and their art teacher came up with an idea – Houses 4 Haiti pins. The pins were sold at Skycrest and the Hoffman Institute for $5.00 each. All proceeds went to the Red Cross. Nearly $350 was raised to help the survivors of the Haiti earthquakes while the Skycrest students learned how it feels to help others. “I feel like creating the Houses 4 Haiti pins was a great learning opportunity and a way for our Skycrest family to give back,” said Gina Sullivan, Skycrest Elementary School Visual Arts Specialist.
Zamary Bolteada, Skycrest 5th grade student with Gina Sullivan, Skycrest Visual Arts Specialist and one of the Houses 4 Haiti pins sold to benefit the Red Cross.
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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Our Theater. Our Town.
Our Legacy.
Leave A Legacy of Your Own It started as a dream . . . Community and civic leaders imagined a gathering place that could house the Tampa Bay area’s performing artists – a stage from which to present the most spectacular and moving performing arts from around the world – a place to educate and enlighten the community and our children. These visionaries understood that ongoing support of the performing arts is crucial to the entire area’s quality of life. What the project needed was a catalyst – an individual or corporation to take the lead and provide the initial momentum necessary to move this long-held dream successfully toward reality. Those individuals were June Baumgardner Gelbart (dedicated in memory of her husband, Richard) and Jack and Ruth Eckerd. They helped make a dream come true and started a legacy that has lasted and will last for generations. Thousands of individuals within our community joined June, Jack and Ruth in the dream of a performing arts center. And, many of our members and supporters have created their own legacy in their own way. There are a variety of ways to create your own legacy to Ruth Eckerd Hall. They include: • Beneficiary Designations • Current Will • Your Retirement Plan Assets • Cash and Securities • A Living Trust • Life Insurance • Closely Held Stock • Charitable Remainder – Annuity Trust • Charitable Lead Trust • Real Estate • Retained Gift of Residence
Welcome New Legacy Society Member The Legacy Society would like to welcome a new member: Tammy Levent, owner of Elite Travel. Tammy has been a supporter of the arts and arts education at Ruth Eckerd Hall since 2007. She recently decided to ensure her support lasted into the future by becoming a member of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Legacy Society. Tammy says of her ongoing dedication to Ruth Eckerd and becoming a member of the Society, “I am honored to support Ruth Eckerd Hall and excited to know that this gift will enrich the ongoing self expression through the arts for so many creative individuals.”
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APPLAUSE • Summer 2010
Thank You to Our Current Legacy Society Members Become a member of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Legacy Society and make a personal investment in the community and ensure years of world-class entertainment and cultural enrichment for yourself and your children. You can enjoy the quality of life we have here in our community and at Ruth Eckerd Hall. And, you can do your part to make it even greater. The array of gift-giving options and the ways you can incorporate them into a legacy gift are as varied as the circumstances they serve. We are always available to provide you with further information and suggestions on gifts that fit with your lifestyle and philanthropic goals. Your legacy gift will help Ruth Eckerd Hall keep the dream of the arts and arts education in our community alive for generations to come! Drs. Lofty & Laila Basta Mrs. Greta Casario Jr. Mr. Robert Challener and Mr. Nelson Morrow Mr. & Mrs. Carroll Cheek Mrs. Ivon E. Culver Mr. & Mrs. George & Doris Dalack Mrs. Ralph Dutcher Ms. Julie Eiden Mr. & Mrs. Fred and Aleta Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Mardy Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Herman Gottfried Ms. Linda Suzzanne Griffin-Keliher Mrs. Patricia Grubb Mrs. Ruth M. Grymes Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Hackett Mrs. Gladys Douglas Hackworth Mr. Ed Halleran and Mr. Steve Sika Mrs. Doreen Halliwell Mr. James Harper Ms. Renée Hurley Mr. & Mrs. Bill Johnson Ms. Tammy Levent Mr. & Mrs. Dean & Liz Ramus Mr. & Mrs. Richard Redmon Mrs. Carlos B. Schoeppl Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Schwartz Mrs. Lara Shane Mr. Everett Simpkins Dr. & Mrs. R. Bob Smith Mr. & Mrs. David P. and Deborah G. Stone Mrs. Ray W. Trautlein
Legacy of Volunteerism Over 350 volunteers donated over 47,150 hours of their time over the last year exceeding a value of $340,000 – leaving a legacy of volunteerism to Ruth Eckerd Hall and all of those they encounter! In May, these volunteers were honored with a dinner at The Riverside Venue in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The event marked the 29th gathering of the Hall’s many volunteers from ushers to administrative support personnel. The event featured the awarding of years of service pins to volunteers Doris Boggs and Eleanor Reuter, Ruth Eckerd Hall ushers for 25 years. serving 25 years! A variety of giveaways were also awarded including a pre-grand prize of a computer laptop with case and a grand prize of a Caribbean cruise for two! All volunteers were presented with a special “thank you” of a free appetizer coupon donated by Bonefish Grill. From ushering duties to filing and posting mail, Ruth Eckerd Hall volunteers provide superior services to our members and patrons and the community at large. So the next time you encounter a volunteer at the Hall, please thank them for their legacy of volunteerism! If you’re interested in becoming an usher, please contact Sandy Villasuso, Senior House Manager at (727) 712-2707 or sandy@rutheckerdhall.net. If you’re interested in becoming an administrative volunteer, please contact Deb Vermeer, Director of Human Resources at (727) 712-2719 or dvermeer@rutheckerdhall.net.
Editorial Credits Summer 2010 Applause is published three times per year for the friends of Ruth Eckerd Hall located at the Richard B. Baumgardner Center for the Performing Arts. Every effort has been made to include all of those that should be included in each article and in each issue. If you have any inquiries, comments or suggestions, please contact Applause, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, (727) 791-7060, www.rutheckerdhall.com. All rights reserved.
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.
Richard E. Bouchard, Chairman, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. Robert A. Freedman, President & CEO, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc
Writer/Editor
Tami Alderman, Development Associate
Staff Contributors
Joyce Bonomini, Director of Education Holly Brown, Director of Marketing & Communication Nancy Dietrich, Special Events Manager Jennifer Gonzalez-Bohnert, Director of Membership Cary Grant, Grants Writer Cathy Nold, Graphic Design Specialist Sharon Reid-Kane, Assistant Director of Education Lara Shane, Chief Development Officer Heather Wilson, Development Research Analyst
Mission Statement
Ruth Eckerd Hall engages the community to master, experience, discover and explore quality performing arts.
Legacy of Support Welcome Our New Board Members Susan Blackburn, Market President, Synovus Bank Bryan Crino, President, Skyway Capital Partners Charlene Gordon, Nonprofit Board Member, Community Leader Marcus Green, Senior Vice President, BB&T Steven Kramer, Managing Partner, New York Life Anand Pallegar, President, atLARGEinc. Carlen Petersen, Nonprofit Board Member, Community Leader Barbara Schmitz, Nonprofit Board Member, Community Leader
Acknowledgements
Support for Ruth Eckerd Hall is provided in part through the Florida Department of the State Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the National Endowment for the Arts, South Arts, Pinellas County Cultural Affairs Cultural Tourism Grant Program, the City of Clearwater, the Bank of America Foundation, the Doyle Family Foundation and the Leading Ladies of Ruth Eckerd Hall. The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute and the Eckerd Theater Company are supported in part by the Broward County Student Enrichment in the Arts (SEAS), The St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc., Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. and MetLife/VSAarts.
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
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PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #746 TAMPA FL
1111 McMullen Booth Rd. - Clearwater, FL 33759-3219
For membership information, call (727) 712-2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com
Our Stage August 4
Cyndi Lauper with special guest David Rhodes; 8 pm
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Kathy Griffin; 8 pm
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Friends of Music Private Concert – Maroon 5; 8 pm (To join Friends of Music contact Lara Shane at (727) 712-2718)
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Dion & Kenny Vance; 8 pm
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Natalie Merchant; 8 pm
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Public On Sale; 8 am
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Hippiefest (Hippie Market, doors open at 5 pm); 7 pm
September 1
October
Tears For Fears; 8 pm
15 O.A.R.; 7 pm 21 Lady Antebellum; 7:30 pm 21 Neil Young; 8 pm 28 Nikki Yanofsky; 7:30 pm (CT) 29 Crosby, Stills & Nash; 8 pm
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Sacred Heart Concert; 7:30 pm (CT)
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Flavor of Jazz V; 6 pm
21 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition; 2 pm (CT) 27 MGMT with special guest Kuroma; 8 pm
Circle of Stars members, please call (727) 791-7355. To support the Hall’s fundraising events, please call Nancy Dietrich at (727) 712-2760. To start, continue or increase your support of any of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s fundraising efforts or arts education programs, please contact Lara Shane, Chief Development Officer, at (727) 712-2718 or lshane@rutheckerdhall.net.
CT = Capitol Theatre
Our Events
All dates and times are subject to change. For a complete calendar, up-to-date information or to purchase tickets to any of our great shows, please call the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office at (727) 791-7400 or visit our website at rutheckerdhall.com.
October
November
28 Dillard’s Fashion Show; 1 pm Ruth Eckerd Hall Margarete Heye Great Room Doors open and shopping at 11 am Lunch at 11:30 am
16 12th Annual Harvesting for Scholarships; 6 pm Ruth Eckerd Hall
To sponsor a show or series of shows, please call (727) 712-2716.
19 Legend’s Tour Open Championship; 10 am to Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club Benefiting Ruth Eckerd Hall’s 21 Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute
A COPY OF THE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Registration #CH-1562. 100% of each contribution goes to Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.