Ignite Creativity 2017 Report to the Community 2 Southbridge Street • Worcester, MA 01608 • TheHanoverTheatre.org
Welcome Dear Friends,
It’s always a challenge to encapsulate in an annual report all that we’ve accomplished over the past year. The theatre continued to grow as an organization in 2016-2017, and reached more people in more ways than ever before. Here are a few of the highlights: At the top of the list was the January opening of The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts with 25 classes in acting, music, dance, technical theatre and design for all ages. We partnered with Ballet Arts Worcester to bring their top-notch programs under our umbrella and we finished the spring semester with 180 students. As of the date of this writing, we have more than 200 students registered for more than 60 fall classes. Since its inception in 2009, the theatre’s Youth Summer Program has engaged more than 600 young people in classes, rehearsals and performances to build their self-expression, confidence and teamwork. With the opening of the new conservatory, we can create a much bigger impact by reaching our whole community year-round. We redesigned our Franklin Square Salon and Bridge, resulting in a larger and more comfortable space for our Franklin Square Society members. We entered a new public phase of our Theatre District Campaign to raise funds to program and vitalize the new Francis R. Carroll Plaza, with construction scheduled to begin in 2018. This new phase seeks to increase engagement throughout the district in collaboration with key stakeholders. As of October 26, we have secured more than $7.6 million toward our $10 million goal. We began using the McDonough and Curtis rooms, our new function spaces in the 551 Main Street building, for events ranging from pretheatre wine and cheese receptions, to corporate trainings and fundraising events for nonprofit organizations and alumni associations. The new spaces have been popular and very successful, enabling us to accommodate events we had previously been forced to turn away due to lack of space and amenities. And 2016-2017 was our most financially successful year to date. More than 214,000 patrons attended 231 performances and special events. Over 12,000 students attended A Christmas Carol and other morning matinee performances, 2,400 Worcester Public Schools students participated in our AdoptA-School program at Kinky Boots and Motown the Musical. We ended the year with a surplus and were able to put $300,000 into capital reserves, allowing us to complete the ongoing maintenance and repairs that our beautiful historic venue will require. The year ahead promises to be a momentous one, as we’ll celebrate our 10th anniversary in March 2018. We will see the start of construction on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza, the broad-based public phase of the Theatre District Campaign. Our conservatory will continue to grow and evolve, and we expect an exciting Broadway season announcement in the spring. We look forward to celebrating each new milestone with you as it comes, and we are so grateful to you for your ongoing commitment to the theatre’s success. Best wishes for a strong year ahead, Troy Siebels, President & CEO and Richard Lavey, Chairman.
Richard W. Lavey Chairman
Troy Siebels President & CEO The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts • 2017 Report to the Community • 3
Inspire Confidence
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his program continues to teach me new things about myself and inspires me to keep doing what I love. - Daniel Murphy, conservatory student Our new conservatory’s education and outreach programs represent the core of The Hanover Theatre’s mission to foster a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow. We believe education is a lifelong pursuit, and therefore strive to provide accessible experiences for a diverse population of all ages.
The Hanover Theatre’s new conservatory is bringing arts education back to downtown Worcester with over 200 students of all ages attending classes six nights a week.
At The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts, we strive to cultivate individual attention, ignite creativity and inspire confidence. The arts play a vital role in helping individuals develop self-esteem, compassion and problem solving skills. Students who study or participate in the arts have proven academic success. They find their voice and discover new avenues for creative expression. It is our goal to maximize a student’s social and emotional development while introducing them to theatre, dance, music and design. In addition, access to state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on training with industry professionals in our world-class venue allows students to gain real-world experience in the performing arts field. In our inaugural semester this past January, we were thrilled to welcome so many talented students into our new space. The conservatory was buzzing with 180 actors, dancers, musicians and designers of all ages and abilities. We taught those as young as two months old and were inspired by our adult students who brought up to 72 years of wisdom and experience to the classroom. In addition to our theatre, music and design offerings, we were eager to expand our dance offerings this past spring. Ballet Arts Worcester joined the conservatory and brought their students, experienced faculty and disciplined training into the space just two months after we opened. With continued demand and the quick growth of the conservatory, we added two studios to the space this summer. The additional space allowed us to host over 150 students for our Youth Summer Programs in 2017. Now with the fall upon us, we’ve increased our capacity to accommodate over 200 students in 62 different courses! We cannot wait to see where this new venture takes us.
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Connect and Enrich Our ever-popular Youth Summer Program (YSP), now offering experiences for students ages 6-8, 9-12 and 1318 served 150 students from central Massachusetts and beyond, offering them intensive training in a professional venue. In addition, our summer programs allowed us to offer 18 internships in arts education and theatre production. Through the Access to the Arts Fund, we are proud to offer scholarships to those students who would otherwise be unable to participate. The fund also allows us to offer internships to area college students pursuing careers in the performing arts. This summer, 18 interns were able to work with a professional staff and creative team, building their resume and experience in an atmosphere that prioritizes education. We are so pleased with how this program has grown over the last nine years, and we were thrilled to receive the new Bay State Parent Magazine “Best Theatre Program/ Camp” award this year. Top: Students in our Children’s Youth Summer Program (ages 6-8) perform the mini-musical they wrote during the two week session. Left: Kinky Boots cast members helped support a “Boot Drive” for Andy’s Attic, a clothing donation center available to students inside of South High School. Opposite: Motown the Musical cast member Malcolm Armwood interacts with Burncoat students during an improptu dance-off. Opposite insets: Tweets from Motown the Musical cast member Allison Semmes.
Our Student Critic Program celebrated its eighth year and we are taking advantage of our new conservatory to revamp the program in the 2017-2018 season as a professional development opportunity for our students on a pre-professional track. We also continued our partnership with the Goddard Scholars Program at Sullivan Middle School offering them in-school visits from actors like Jeremy Lawrence of A Christmas Carol and on-site workshops in our new conservatory.
In the 2016-2017 season, we entered our fourth year of the beloved AdoptA-School program, and took a big leap by adding a second school to our annual program and increasing our impact to 2,400 students. The Hanover Theatre partnered with the national tour of Motown the Musical to expand our program to a second Worcester public school. Burncoat High School, the city’s arts magnet school, has a student population of 1,000 individuals, many of whom are economically disadvantaged and experienced live theatre for the very first time through this initiative. Motown the Musical presented the perfect opportunity for us to collaborate with school administrators and teachers on this curriculum-based arts integration program. Over a period of three weeks, all Burncoat High School students participated in lessons within every subject that incorporated Motown the Musical’s themes, historical and sociological elements, artistic aspects and musical score. Students in the performing arts department trained to perform a musical number from the show. Dance captains from the national tour made a visit to the school to offer coaching to the students. During the finale of the Wednesday night performance, students performed this choreography in the aisles. Cast members from the show visited the school, spoke with the students and saw the amazing work happening in classrooms in
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preparation for the show. In addition, the cast ran their own food drive and donated hundreds of pounds of food to the Burncoat Food Bank before heading out to their next city. Our continued partnership with South High School was just as rewarding this past December when we were fortunate enough to offer our first weekday matinee of a Broadway show with Kinky Boots. The students and faculty at South have come to count on this annual event as a way to instill pride in their students and come together as a community. The cast and crew from the tour were amazing to work with; visiting the school, rehearsing with the students and even helping with a winter boot drive for the school’s clothing donation center, “Andy’s Attic.” Superintendent and theatre board member, Maureen Binienda, convinced Durham Bus Company to donate all 18 buses to transport the students to and from the theatre during the school day. We are extremely proud of this program and the impact it has made on WPS students over the last four years. When we started the program in 2013, only 28% of South High’s population had seen a Broadway show and today, 98% of students are seeing a show on an annual basis. In addition, 85% of students feel that art can inspire change, up from 45% before the program. Lastly, only 23% were initially interested in having the arts integrated into the curriculum and now 78% of students consider it an enhancement to the everyday classroom experience. We feel there is no better way to fulfill our mission than to foster a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow. The Access to the Arts (ATTA) Fund continues to be a vital source of support for community outreach programs, providing access to the performing arts to youth and families who cannot afford to participate. 6 • Ignite Creativity • TheHanoverTheatre.org
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Growth Generates Strength We thank these corporations, colleges and foundations for their generosity and partnership in helping to support expanded programming. Corporate Support
We deeply appreciate these corporations for their generosity and partnerships which provide critical funding for the theatre. Their support gives us the confidence to book high profile performers and touring productions and build our reputation as a world-class performing arts center. We thank them for their commitment. Bank of America Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Coghlin Electrical Contractors College of the Holy Cross Commerce Bank FLEXcon Company, Inc The Hanover Insurance Group National Grid Polar Beverages Reliant Medical Group UniBank WinnDevelopment Worcester State University
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orcester State University is pleased to partner with The Hanover Theatre, which provides students internships in the arts, and helps draw them and our faculty and staff to the city's vibrant cultural scene downtown. Barry Maloney, President WSU
College Support
The theatre is grateful for the yearly commitment of our College Partners Program who are working hand-in-hand with the theatre to revitalize and strengthen Worcester as a welcoming and exciting college town. Assumption College Clark University College of the Holy Cross Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences UMASS Medical School Worcester State University
Support from local foundations is at the heart of the theatre’s community efforts. From providing funding for school bus trips, to maintaining our Mighty Wurlitzer, to hosting world famous motivational speakers and supporting our collaborative community programs, we truly appreciate their generosity and commitment. Bank of America Foundation The Beagary Charitable Trust The Crickett Foundation DCU for Kids Greater Worcester Community Foundation Hart Foundation Hermann Foundation Massachusetts Cultural Council The McDonough Charitable Foundation Remillard Foundation Shanklin Charitable Foundation Schwartz Charitable Foundation American Planning Association Worcester Cultural Council Worcester Educational Development Foundation Wyman-Gordon Foundation
Matching Gift Support
We thank the following companies who provide matching gifts from their employees.
GE Foundation The Hanover Insurance Group Hewlett Packard Company Intel Corporation National Grid
Morgan Stanley Saint-Gobain Corporate Foundation Schneider Electric Unum Voya Financial
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The Access to the Arts (ATTA) Fund is a vital source of support for our outreach programs, providing access to the performing arts to youth and families who cannot afford to participate. Thank you to the Access to the Arts donors who believe in our mission of inclusion and community. Access to the Arts Donors Marsha Addis David & Kristen Albright Barry & Jean Alman Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson Denise Arnold Edward Atamian Jeanne Avallone Elizabeth J. Baldarelli Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew William Bishop David Brooks David C. Brown Linda & Matthew Brown George & Alta-Mae Butler Wanda Cantlin David & Karen Catallozzi Daniel Cavanaugh Catherine Colinvaux Chris & Catherine Collins Polar Beverages Kerry & Cheryl Daigle Herb & Andrea Daroff Phillip S. Davis Jeremy Dawes DCU for Kids Margaret Lee Dima Susan Direda Donald & Melanie Donegan Sandra & Russell Doty Desmond & Colleen Dowling Susan Druker Beth & Paul Duquette Betty Edwards Francis Edwards Monica Elefterion & Mark Wagner Richard & Deborah Emmons Andrea Falcione Dr. Robert Falter
Barbara E. Fargo Dr. Marianne Felice Mallory Flagg David & Kathy Fleming Jose & Simone Flores-Cardillo Steve & Tricia Gallo Myrna Garber Lisa Gibbs Paul Gilrein The Gomi Family Janet & Geoffrey Graeber Greater Worcester Community Foundation Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green Joseph & Ellen Gregus Audrey Griffis Bruce Hager Maureen Hardy Kathleen Harragan Roberta Henderson Charles Henneberry Maria Hickey Sharyn Hopkins James & Diana Horan Donald & William Howe-Hughes Howard & Frances Jacobson Ian & Maureen Johnson Steve & Lee Joseph Mary Ellen Kelley Kathleen & Michael Keohane Anne King Bernard Kobel Kristi Koch Helen P. Koskinas Sharon & Allen Krause Steven & Joyce Kressler Patricia & Robert Laut Linda Carre Looft Stephen & Valerie Loring Hermann Foundation Edward & Margaret Madaus
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Robert & Myra McAnulty Philippe & Jody Vezina Maureen McKeon Susan Wayman Ward McLaughlin James & Tracy V. Wells Robert & Jan Mecca Jerry & Demmie Wells Christine Meuse David Williams & Joyce Cariglia Ronn & Holly Moody Wyman-Gordon Foundation Joan Morrissey Janet Zeidler Karen Mulcahy Due to space constraints, we have only listed donors at the Kevin & Laurene O’Brien $100 level and above. Names listed include contributions made Matthew Olds & Michael Berthiaume Michael A. Pagano, Lamoureux Pagano & between July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact Associates the development office at 508.471.1772 or membership@ Kathy & Dick Perry thehanovertheatre org. Donald & Polly Phipps Reid Pinchback Christopher & Christi Powers Russell Pratt Teresa & Robert P. Putnam Robin Rhodes Denise Roane Mary J. Ronayne Don Ross Marshall & Judith Rothbard Tate Ruth Rubin Thomas & Patricia Ryan Patricia Segerson Lori Shaer Robert & Wendy Shaughnessy Glenn Small & Susan Ferris Joanne & George Smith Sheila & George Tetler Sharon Tierney Francis J. & Karen Tighe Raymond Trifone Mark Underkofler & Stacy Weiberg Judith Uthoff Jody & Charlie Valade Graduates and families from the Clemente Course in the Kim & Adrian VanderSpek Humanities enjoy a reunion at a performance of Guys Herb & Jean Varnum and Dolls supported by the Access to the Arts Fund.
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Create. Innovate. Explore. The Theatre District Campaign reached an important milestone this past year with the completion of two key campaign priorities. Funds in the amount of $6,685,933 were raised to complete the construction at 551 Main Street and fully activate The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts. In addition, administrative offices and two function rooms have been in operation since August 2016. The campaign began to focus on raising the funds needed to complete remaining priorities, which include district enhancement, the redesign of Francis R. Carroll Plaza, and district programming in partnership with other cultural organizations to create an 18-hour-a-day destination. Several events were held in March to inform business partners and leadership donors about the goals of the campaign. Special guest speakers for those events, Congressman James McGovern and City Manager Ed Augustus, expressed full support of the campaign’s vision for revitalization of downtown Worcester.
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he Hanover Theatre’s staff and volunteers have been instrumental in helping the Carroll Plaza design team understand the operational needs of the theatre and its neighbors, and their participation in the design process will help achieve the goals of remaking Carroll Plaza into a public space that will be interesting, inviting and actively used. Stephen S. Rolle, Assistant Chief Development Officer, City of Worcester
From a community perspective, the theatre continued to play a leadership role in the Theatre District Alliance, in partnership with Worcester Business Development Corporation, bringing district stakeholders to the table to address mutual areas of concern such as safety, cleanliness and connectivity. A Theatre District branding campaign was launched and there was enhanced coordination for special events among alliance members. In addition, the Alliance’s advocacy committee began to lay the groundwork for the creation of a Business Improvement District.
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Theatre District Campaign Donors David & Kristen Albright The George I. Alden Trust Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Mike & Marie Angelini Bank of America Barr Foundation Bay State Savings Bank John & Dawn Budd James & Stella Chacharone John & Brigita Clementi James & Nancy Coghlin Coghlin Electrical Contractors, Inc. Mary C. DeFeudis Paul & Sandra Demoga Digital Federal Credit Union The Ellsworth Foundation Fred & Patty Eppinger Dr. Marianne Felice The Fletcher Foundation Robert Frankel & Ann McCauley Fred Harris Daniels Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Freitas The George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Lisa Kirby Gibbs The Albert J. Gifford Charitable Trust Dr. Ivan & Noreen Green The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Harrington Foundation Hoche-Scofield Foundation Steve & Lee Joseph
Richard & Tracey Lavey Edward & Margaret Madaus MassDevelopment Jean McDonough Lisa & Neil McDonough The Mildred H. McEvoy Foundation Millbury Savings Bank National Grid Donald & Susan Pegg Regan P. Remillard Rollstone Bank & Trust The Schwartz Charitable Foundation Jane & Troy Siebels The Stoddard Charitable Trust Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance Agency Inc. E. Paul & Kathy Tinsley Unum Jody & Charlie Valade Webster Five David Williams & Joyce Cariglia Wyman-Gordon Foundation Due to space constraints, we have only listed donors at the $1,000 level and above. List as of 10.26.2017 If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or membership@ thehanovertheatre org.
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Applause Everyone! As the theatre entered its ninth season, the commitment to high quality and diverse programming has remained strong. As subscription sales grow, so does the caliber of Broadway productions, music, dance and comedy featured on The Hanover Theatre stage.
Kinky Boots National Touring Company. Photo: Matthew Murphy.
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Broadway Tours Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Kinky Boots The Sound of Music co-sponsored by Commerce Bank and Reliant Medical Group Once Pippin sponsored by Bank of America Motown The Musical co-sponsored by Worcester State University and UniBank Riverdance: The 20th Anniversary World Tour sponsored by Commerce Bank Comedy Slate presents Unelectable You Mike Birbiglia Thank God For Jokes Tour An Evening with David Sedaris Jerry Seinfeld Worcester Comedy Blowout Menopause the Musical Concerts Culture Club John Prine plus Greg Trooper Symply Fargone Productions and Greatest Hits on Earth Live present Rock and Pop Masters John Mellencamp: Plain Spoken Tour made possible through the support of Polar Beverages Dream Theater presents The Astonishing Live The Australian Bee Gees Show sponsored by Coghlin Electrical Contractors Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin Melissa Etheridge: M.E. Live Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds, The Final Performances with special guests Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin The Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley & Bucky Heard Elvis Lives WGBH presents A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan One Night of Queen Tony Bennett sponsored by WinnDevelopment Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels Jackson Browne and Sara & Sean Watkins (Pretty Much Acoustic) Six Appeal Darlene Love, WICN presents 20 Feet from Stardom 12 • Ignite Creativity • TheHanoverTheatre.org
Dance and Movement Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Dracula presented by Music Worcester sponsored by College of the Holy Cross Shen Yun Russian National Ballet: Cinderella presented by Music Worcester Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy Golden Dragon Acrobats Family Shows PBS Kids: Odd Squad Live! Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic Chamber Theatre – Encore PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” Sesame Street Live MatheMagic Films The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: Silent film accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ The 40th Anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show Film Screening Party with Barry Bostwick Warren Miller Entertainment’s Here, There & Everywhere John Cleese and a screening of Monty Python & The Holy Grail The Cameraman: Silent Film Holiday Shows The Nutcracker presenting sponsor Commerce Bank and production sponsor Price Chopper Boston Pops Holiday Concert sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group A Christmas Carol sponsored by BCBS of MA WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan Magic Magic Men Live! David Blaine The Naked Magicians Performing Arts Shrek the Musical presented by The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program 12 Angry Jurors presented by 4th Wall Stage Company and Fitchburg State University
The Vagina Monologues Worcester Public Schools presents Akeelah & the Bee The Music Man presented by Assumption College Theatre Department Screen to Stage Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience Speaker Series The Moth Mainstage sponsored by FLEXcon Brain Candy Live! Starring Adam Savage & Michael Stevens Geoffrey Zakarian
Receptions (selected) American Cancer Society/Real Men Wear Pink Pink Lighting the Way Associated Industries of MA Reception/Awards Massachusetts Restaurant Association presents Something’s Brewing Cookies & Tea with Clara TD Bank WOW! Commencement and Graduation Ceremonies Anna Maria College Commencement Blackstone Vocational Technical High School Graduation Grafton High School Graduation AMSA Charter School Graduation Community Events (selected) Miss Massachusetts Pageant 2016 Focus on You. Women’s Craft Bazaar Burncoat Dance Charlotte Klein Dance Center Recitals Central Mass Dance Academy Recitals Art From the Heart: Telling Our Stories Theatre Tours Historic & Architectural Tours Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Tours Founders’ Tours
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Engage and Enjoy MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS Franklin Square Society members Broadway series subscribers The Hanover Theatre members (households) Total mailing list distribution (households)
We thank all of our members for their annual support and for joining The Hanover Theatre’s expanding family. Our 4,000+ members provide a critical base of support for the theatre’s day-to-day operation. A special thank you to our Sustaining Members listed below at the Friend Level ($75) to Supporter Level ($1,199) for their loyalty and for helping us streamline the renewal and fulfillment process.
Sustaining Members Steven & Debra Bartelloni-Kedski – Friend Paul & Shari Belanger – Patron Patricia & Ralph Berthiaume – Associate Tina & Seth Bilazarian – Associate Alan & Peggy Blume – Associate Gail, Paul & Robert Bourque – Friend Frederick Crocker Jr – Friend Constance Cyr – Friend Beth & Ray Dunn – Patron Monica Elefterion & Mark Wagner – Associate Dennis & Cory Fenton – Patron Thomas Fitzpatrick – Associate Sharon & Luis Garcia – Patron John & Doreen Graf – Friend Mrs Patricia Hammond – Patron Charles Howe – Patron Madelaine & Albert Latini – Patron Lucy & Lisa Lukason – Patron Frances Morrier – Friend Kathy & Dick Perry – Patron Terry Skiest – Friend
2017 266 4,700 4,003 209,955
2016 260 3,707 3,246 188,734
2015 229 3,730 3,340 167,570
ATTENDANCE 2017 2016 2015 Performances 183,112 167,266 159,952 Lobby/function rentals 16,115 16,845 18,869 ` Student matinees 15,528 13,603 13,738 Total attendance 214,755 197,714 192,559 Total attendance since grand opening 1,600,207 1,578,011 1,380,297
The 1926 Society
On April 20 the theatre hosted its annual 1926 Society Luncheon which welcomed approximately 40 individuals who attended to learn about the benefits of joining the Society and listen to a presentation about Johnny “Dee” DiBenedetto, who was the iconic manager of the Loew’s Poli Palace for 37 years. Pictured in photos to the right. WICN Founder Brian Barlow interviewed Johnny Dee’s daughter Diane Cotter, who shared heartfelt recollections of her father and his love for the theatre he managed for over three decades. The audience heard personal stories of celebrities who visited the theatre for movie premieres during the heyday of the movie star era. The event was also an opportunity to address the importance of building a strong legacy society to secure the organization’s long term sustainability, and build an endowment for our historic theatre’s maintenance and upkeep.
1926 Society Charter Members Barry & Jean Alman Bruce Hager Robert & Myra McAnulty Polly Phipps David Williams The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts • 2017 Report to the Community • 13
In Memoriam We fondly remember the following individuals who are no longer with us for their generosity and commitment to the theatre. Our Ambassador Circle members are a diverse mix of individuals, including founding members, supporters, volunteers, business and community partners who represent a broad regional reach. We thank them for their strong advocacy and support of the theatre and our initiatives.
The Youth Summer Program inspires great performances like Guys and Dolls. The program won the “Best Theatre Program/Camp” award this year from Bay State Parent Magazine.
Ambassador Circle Che Anderson Susan Bassick Jo Ann Bauer Moe Boisvert Pam Boisvert Wayne Canty Frank Carroll Brigita Clementi Emily Collins Melanie Donegan Lee Gaudette Jane Grant Margaret Guzman Mayanne Hammond Stasia Hovenesian Kallin Johnson Mike Keane Allen Krause Sue Mailman Lorie Martiska Kate McEvoy-Zdonczyk Tim McGourthy Matt Mitchelle Kate Myshrall Aivi Nguyen James D. O’Brien Jr. Kyla Pacheco Deborah Packard Karen Rapp Elizabeth Riley Edward Russo Thomas Ryan Patricia Segerson Kelli Shea Jennifer Stanovich Ann Tripp Dolly Vazquez Tracy Wells Sharon Woodbury
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We will remember Carol Singh, a yearly Franklin Square Society member. Carol, along with her husband Dr. Jang Singh, was an enthusiastic supporter and advocate of the theatre and she was often seen at many of the shows celebrating a night out with family and friends. We will miss Beverly Doubleday, a longtime supporter of the theatre and yearly Franklin Square Society member. Beverly along with her husband John “Skip” Doubleday, was often seen with a large group of family and friends enjoying the theatre that meant so much to her.
The theatre’s year-round internship program draws from colleges, universities and other sources throughout New England. The interns have the chance to learn from and engage with our staff, customers and community partners. We thank them for their excellent work.
2016-2017 College Interns Izzy Akdikmen Cristina Bartoletti Gracie Carleton Caroline Chitsa Grace Deschenes Samantha DiMauro Charlotte Donovan Lauren Esper Brigid Halloran Laura Hutchinson Mackenzie Kimball Ally Kinch
Addie Luperchio Cailan McClure Carly O’Brien Ryan Rock Jake Sandakly Aria Sardella Rachel Shugrue Jamal Smith Siroun Taoukdjian Dominique Todd Jeomil Tovar Kelsey Whipple
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Support Sustainability Members of the Franklin Square Society are the leadership donors of the theatre and are closely tied to our success as an organization. We were delighted to welcome 25 new members this past year. The continued support of this vital group of dedicated individuals and business partners keeps the theatre thriving in its mission to serve the cultural needs of the community. Encore Circle Membership Steve Buchalter, Enterprise Cleaning Corporation Mary C. DeFeudis The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Donald & Polly Phipps Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Karin Branscombe Jeff Burk & Dale LePage Business Installations Henry & Pamela Camosse Francis Carroll & Family Lisa Carroll Mary Frances & John Coakley Celebrity Circle Membership James & Nancy Coghlin Commerce Bank College of the Holy Cross Wayne Canty, Heat Trace Commonwealth Electrical Products, LLC Technologies LLC Richard & Tracey Lavey Country Bank National Grid Kerry & Cheryl Daigle* Martha Pappas Digital Federal Credit Union Marc, Miriam & Isabella Montalvo Jeff Johnson, Eagle Cleaning Corp. Eastern Acoustic Works Amy & Edward Russo* Worcester Business Development Allen Fletcher FLEXcon Corporation Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green* Guaranty Management Co., Inc. Director Circle Membership Robert & Myra McAnulty* AbbVie Mirick O’Connell AdCare Educational Institute Alexander Aronson Finning CPAs Ronn & Holly Moody* Oriol Health Care* Mike & Marie Angelini Peppers Artful Events Archstone Financial Polar Beverages Assumption College Joanne Prizio Avidia Bank Ken & Karen Rapp Bank of America Reliant Medical Group Randall S. Barko & Marie Elissa Saint Vincent Hospital* Boisvert Bay State Savings Bank Ed Sato R.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD* John & Ellen Savickas
Standard Source, Inc. UniBank United Lens Company, Inc. Unum Kim & Adrian VanderSpek Karen & Ken Whitcomb WinnDevelopment Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester State University WinnDevelopment Worcester State University Producer Circle Membership Arsenault & Sons, Inc. Mark Aaronson Kristen & David Albright AllCom Credit Union Barry & Jean Alman* Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson Brent & Katrinka Arthaud* Assumption College Atlas Distributing Richard & Sharon Avis Paul & Jane Baker Elizabeth J. Baldarelli Jeff & Tracy Barlok Brian & Marissa Barlow Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew Jack & Susan Bassick Jo Ann & Ted Bauer Dr. Steven J. Beckman & Family The Belsito Family Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Bender Len & Maria Beyersdorfer
Maureen Binienda Dr. Charles & Janet Birbara Maurice & Pamela Boisvert Kenneth & Patricia Boivin Bowditch & Dewey, LLP Tim & Kate Breen Paul & Sarah Buckingham, III John & Dawn Budd Lynda Burgess, The Acton Co-operative Theatre Donna Burns George & Alta-Mae Butler Virginia & Kevin Byrne Drs. Richard & Peni Callahan Barbara & Richard Cerny James & Stella Chacharone Carol & David Chester Clark University
John & Brigita Clementi Brenda Cloutier Coghlin Electrical Contractors, Inc. Chris & Catherine Collins Mary & Hannah Cooper* Cornerstone Bank Richard & Ann Marie Cravedi John & Pam Crowe Melvin Cutler Michael Czech & Silvia Corvera-Behar Paul & Andrea Damour Gino DeFeudis Paul & Sandra Demoga* Joseph & Linda Depasquale Donald & Melanie Donegan* Kevin & Michelle Donovan Steven & Peggy Dorval
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John & Beverly Doubleday* Mr. & Mrs. William R. Durgin Jason & Chelsea Eastty* Richard & Deborah Emmons Scott Erb & Donna Dufault, Erb Photography Fred & Patty Eppinger Fallon Health Barbara E. Fargo Annette & Mark Farley Dr. Marianne Felice The Fisher Family Warner S. & Mary F. Fletcher Ann L. Flynn Susan & Jay Foley, Foley, Inc. Sheryl Fox Richard & Joan Freedman Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Freitas Mark & Jan Fuller Mary & Noelle Fura Lee & Dina Gaudette* William & Patricia Giannopoulos Lisa Kirby Gibbs Njeri Gichohi Marty Green & Maura Mahoney Mel & Joyce Greenberg The Grenon Family Dr. Abraham & Linda Haddad Bruce Hager Melody & Paul Hamilton Maryanne Hammond Don & Peg Harbert Rebecca Harvey Donna & Andrew Hebb Roberta Henderson Charles Henneberry Jr. Robert & Marilyn Hennigan Christine & Bill Herbert Hermann Foundation Hilton Garden Inn Hometown Bank Stasia B. Hovenesian William & Patricia Iandoli* Drs. Richard & Sheryl Irwin Howard & Frances Jacobson James & Nancy Javaras
Robert Jenal Ian & Maureen Johnson Kallin & Linda Johnson Robert & Michelle Johnson Steve & Lee Joseph Matthew Kamins & Laurian Banciulescu Paul & Carol Kelleher David Kelly Helen P. Koskinas Harry P. & Sharon Kotseas Suzanne & Kevin Kozak* Sharon & Allen Krause* Charlie & Carolyn Kretz Debra, Dennis & Heather Lamarche Henry & Holly LaMountain* Linda S. & Alan J. Larrivee Kathleen & John Lauring Stanley & Debi Levenson Bruce & Andrea Little Janet Lombardi Stephen & Valerie Loring Thomas Lowe & Jane Pond Dorothy & Howard Lurier Carole Lyman* Michael P. & Katheen A. Lyons* Helder & Maggie Machado, Machado Consulting Gloria & John Mackoul Edward & Margaret Madaus* Patrick & Meaghan Madaus Claude & Lynn Maillet Michael & Audrey Marcy Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Carolann McAdam Jean McDonough Lisa & Neil McDonough Ward McLaughlin Richard & Natasha Miller Jack & Cynthia Monahan James & Patricia Moynihan Richard & Diana Mundinger Margaret Naylor & Robert Condon Lisa & Nick Nevin*
Barbara & Kenneth New Pam Nickerson & Family James D O’Brien Jr. Esq* Brendan & Claire O’Connor Daniel & Jane O’Connor Matthew Olds & Michael Berthiaume* Vincent & Denise Osterman, E. Osterman Gas Service Michael A. Pagano, Lamoureux Pagano & Associates Donald & Susan Pegg* John Phipps Robert & Nancy Phipps* Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher Greg Polito, J. Polito Realty Premier Optical Quality Beverages Debra L. & Arthur J. Remillard III Regan P. Remillard Buz & Nancy Reusch* Robin Rhodes* Mary & William Ritter Ruth Rubin Peter & Patti Rugg Thomas & Patricia Ryan John & Ann Savageau Scumaci Family Seaman Engineering Corp. J. Robert Seder Patricia Segerson Karon & Kellie Shea* William & Carol Shemeth Dr. Jang Singh Michael & Carol Sleeper John & Suzanne Stagias Dr. Daniel & Deborah Steigman Howard & Carolyn Stempler John & Lynn Sullivan Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance Agency Inc. Sunshine Sign Company, Inc. Michael & Jennifer Tarka Francis J. & Karen Tighe Michael & Dorothy Tsotsis UMass Medical School
Michael & Andrea Urban Jody & Charlie Valade Herb & Jean Varnum Anthony Vigliotti* Ron & Marsha Wagner Webster Five James & Tracy V. Wells Jerry & Demmie Wells Todd H. Wetzel Reverend Jane Willan & Don Lutz David Williams & Joyce Cariglia Charles Wilson Sharon & Peter Woodbury* Susan & David Woodbury Worcester Fitness *Denotes sustaining member List as of 6.30.2017 If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or membership@thehanovertheatre org.
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love being an FSS member. I work hard and like to be pampered when I go out. I can always count on great customer service and a sense of gratitude from the moment I purchase tickets till long after I leave a show. - Carolann McAdam
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Outstanding Service Our volunteers play an integral role as part of the front-of-house team during shows and performances, as well as provide invaluable ongoing support to the theatre’s administrative departments. In addition, a special group of volunteers selflessly devote their time and energy to planting, weeding, watering and maintaining the Francis R. Carroll Plaza to ensure patrons and the community may enjoy a beautiful park directly across from the theatre. At today’s Massachusetts volunteer equivalency rate, our volunteers have donated over $6 million of in-kind services, or 200,929 hours of service, to our nonprofit organization since 2008.
Congratulations to H. Carter Hunt Volunteers of the Year Richard and Linda Adams We are pleased to recognize both Richard (Dick) and Linda Adams for their outstanding contributions to The Hanover Theatre’s volunteer program. Volunteers since the fall of 2008, Dick and Linda are very humble, claiming to be just “regular folks.” But we know that they are so much more! In addition to a full schedule of theatre events, the Adams also volunteer in the conservatory and administrative offices in a variety of ways. As a team leader for all of our administrative volunteers, Linda continuously coordinates between her team of volunteers and the theatre’s administrative staff to assist with mailings and other office tasks. Plus, Dick comes to the theatre every Monday to sort, organize and stack bottles from the weekend’s performances so that the theatre is able to recycle them and save money. Their willingness to roll up their sleeves to complete some of the unglamorous tasks that need to be done is a testament to their dedication to service.
The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Team
provides exemplary service in maintaining the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, a treasured musical instrument. Organist Len Beyersdorfer shares his talent during pre-show concerts, tours and theatre tours. Don Phipps, Bruce Hager and John Phipps take excellent care of the organ, so it always sounds its best, especially during our silent movies and our annual production of A Christmas Carol.
Before volunteering with the theatre, Dick worked in various Insurance institutions for over 40 years. He started at Paul Revere Life Insurance in Worcester and then went to Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company in Canton, MA. In addition to volunteering at the theatre, Dick devotes many hours to the driving duties that come along with being a grandparent. Linda worked as a nurse for 35 years; her last job was at Fallon Clinic in pediatric urgent care and primary nursing. Linda also volunteered at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at their children’s schools. Both Dick and Linda Adams are tremendous assets to the theatre and always go above and beyond to help with anything. We are incredibly grateful to have such dedicated individuals on our team. They truly exemplify the admirable qualities demonstrated by our outstanding group of volunteers. The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts • 2017 Report to the Community • 17
Our Volunteers and Hours 4,000+ hours Bernard Kobel* 3,000+ hours Robert Breault* Bob Frankel 2,000+ hours Mildred Anderson* Maryellen Anderson Lisa Murrman Rosie Turner* Judith Uthoff* 1,000+ hours Dick Adams Linda Adams Cliff Anderson Joan Austin Charlene Baron* Ellen Belanger Paul Belanger Pat Belsito Beverly Bombard Karen Cavan Judith Chicoine Linda Conner Fred Conner James Conrad Janice Conrad Patti Cummings Dianne Desrosiers Kay Drumheller Irene Dube Emily Eaton Sue Foley Myrna Garber Richard Hedin Donna Henry Cathleen Holmberg Nan Johnson Janice Jose Donna Kosakowski Janet Krause Fran Langille Edmond Leboeuf Beth LoConto Kathy Mack Paul Meleski Carmella Murphy Renee Peace
Dick Perry Joanne Petmezis Paula Police Joyce Power Terry Pratt Judith Reilly Jacqueline Simoes Diane Steere Helen Stockdale Beverly Tavano Ray Trifone* Tim Veilleux* 750+ hours Angela Casey Kathryn Charron Darlene Cournoyer-Orrell Maryellen Covino Pat Davidson Eileen Desautel Mary Doane Norma Dodge Cathy Gleason Jacki Goodman Ernie Gozdur Mike Knych John Ladroga Bob Locke Fayann Loiseau Ken Lundquist Kevin McCauley Mary Ellen Moore Dawn Moreau Zinta Moskalew Deborah Peris Mike Poulin John Riccio Ellen Savickas Sue Shimeall Linda Sprague Peggy Sue Supernor Allyn Taylor Stacey Tomasetti Ray Tremblay Debbie Tyborowski Gordon Wallat Nancy White 500+ hours Anne Ancona Sofia Apostol
Patricia Ascione Jane Benoit Joanne Bernier Maureen Binienda Kristen Boosahada Brian Brophy Steve Brophy Ann Cappabianca Elizabeth Casello-Searl Tommy Catacchio Sarah Connor Margot Crawford Joan Foley Antonella Fox Gayle Francis Jo-Ann Garvey Judith Grynsel Dan Halloran Carol Hansen Maureen Hardy Sally Hodgerney Carol Jewers Claire Krukonis John Krukonis Karen Lacroix Linda Ladroga Blanche Lagace Barbara Luby Mary Malone Mary Marcinkus Denise McGrath Mary Lou McMahon Phyllis Monahan Mary Lou Murphy Jim Niedzolkowski Michael Oates Lucinda Oates Helen Panagiotopoulos Lorraine Parretti-Crete Beth Plante Mary Poirier Jodi Porter Helen Quist Anne Reynolds Dorene Robinson Judith Rothbard Tate Meridith Singleton Marshall Tate Sandi Theros Victor Tolis Kathy Vignaly
Claire Weiss Connie Zajac 250+ hours Linda Boll Carmel Gurrucharri Suzanne Cleary Michael Comer Linda Dattis Suzette Dowd David Faneuf Carol Fauerbach Elizabeth Foley Elaine Fortney Diane Freeman Casey Freeman Vicki Freilich Linda Friberg Njeri Gichohi Patricia Hackett Donna Harrington Robert Harrington Sandy Hubbard Diane Irvine Hillary Jacobson Carol Jones Patricia King Chris King Charlene Lachapelle Dorothy Lucier Sharon MacDonald Patricia Mahan Marilyn Mason Michael Maynard George Mercier Anne Morris Patrick Morris Kenneth Mudzingwa Margaret Naylor Cindy Paradis Donna Pickett Barbara Roach Kyes Marguerite Rooney Gina Saucier Dale Stafford Bridie Sullivan Nancy Tauras Mary Teixeira Wendy Thomas Mary Anne Ware Jean Weston
Under 250 hours Jeanne Avallone Mary Barakat Lisa Barnes Debra Bartelloni-Kedski Steven Bartelloni-Kedski Susan Berry Carol Bishop Bobbie Helbig Phyllis Buck Dianne Cairney Kathryn Close Anne Coonan Jeanne Cormier Jim Crowley Sharon DeBonis Sheila Donahue Robert Doray April Downey Daniel Ekberg Susanne Ekberg Diane Engle John Engle Jan Foley Alice Foster Jason Freilich Jeanne Gohary Rachal Goldstein Joan Gonyea Deborah Gonzalez Deborah Gradowski Gail Granum Karee Hagan Cynthia Hanslik Donald Harbert Diane Hoff MaryEllen Hurley Laura Jonaitis Joyce Kingsbury George Kohl Martha Kohl Debra Korman Laura Coughlin Lori Lauria Pauline LeCour Pat L’Heureux Margaret Lock Dora Locke Brendan Locke Lynn Schuyler Carolyn May
Joan Mazeika Bob McAnulty Myra McAnulty Sharon Nocera Kelly O’Malley Sally Phelps Mary Pierangeli Carol Plotczyk Thomas Porter Audrey Richardson Carol Robinson Beth Sannella Andrea Sheridan Rachel Shugrue Joyce St. Germain Cecelia Thurber Pauline Tranter France Turgeon Mary Turner Jessica Tylenda Elaine Warren Arlene Wattu Maureen Westerman Susan Wood * Previous H. Carter Hunt Volunteer of the Year recipient
Special Committees Team Leader Committee Social Committee Garden Committee Administrative Committee Docent Tour Committee
Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Team Resident Organist Len Beyersdorfer Curator Don Phipps Assistant Curators Bruce Hager John Phipps
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Reach and Saturation For the 2017 fiscal year, our ticket buyers came from as far as northern New England down to the New York border. As this heat map illustrates, saturation is greatest in Worcester County and spreads throughout Middlesex County.
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Our Financial Summary The following are combining statements of financial position and activities of the Worcester Center for Performing Arts, Inc. and affiliates for the years ending June 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015. BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY Cash & cash equivalents AR & prepaid expenses Other non-current assets Fixed assets
2017 $3,337,466 $573,065 $81,355 12,936,285
2016
2015
$2,527,870 $765,511 $288,360 $12,062,094
$3,043,316 $1,262,630 $753,464 $7,813,688
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2017 2016 2015 Ticket Sales & Fees 7,921,063 6,337,821 5,857,337 Ancillary Revenues 1,045,096 888,049 792,575 Sponsorship 95,500 76,500 121,593 Tuition & Temp Restricted 163,380 127,782 96,537 __________________________________________________________________________ Total Event Income 9,225,039 7,430,152 6,868,042 Performers & Event Personnel 4,631,597 3,683,168 3,481,442 Production 266,208 247,011 240,570 Advertising 817,734 743,557 655,533 Co-Promoter Share 264,068 179,772 177,146 __________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL ASSETS $16,928,171 $15,643,835 $12,873,098 Total Event Expense 5,979,607 4,853,507 4,554,691 __________________________________________________________________________ Accounts payable $655,637 $1,876,219 $332,041 NET EVENT INCOME 3,245,433 2,576,644 2,313,351 Advance ticket sales $2,427,134 $2,462,181 $1,746,511 Lines of credit and notes payable $4,325,805 $2,169,661 $2,623,755 ___________________________________________________________________ Franklin Square Society 401,323 375,064 277,114 Memberships 150,649 144,793 157,022 TOTAL LIABILITIES $7,408,576 $6,508,061 $4,702,307 Other Private Support 45,663 86,643 159,529 Net assets $9,519,595 $9,135,774 $8,170,791 ___________________________________________________________________ Earned Revenue 224,561 123,021 302,368 __________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $16,928,171 $15,643,835 $12,873,098 OPERATING INCOME 822,195 729,521 896,033 __________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL NET REVENUE
4,067,628
3,306,165
3,209,384
Salaried Employees 1,934,131 1,788,645 1,549,690 Contract Employees 180,174 176,121 254,047 Administrative 346,331 303,492 281,146 Marketing & PR 266,302 235,790 230,063 Development 60,178 86,408 126,453 Operations 330,387 236,036 229,994 Facilities 395,986 377,034 444,474 Rent / Debt Service 161,364 159,641 383,139 __________________________________________________________________________ OPERATING EXPENSE 3,674,853 3,363,169 3,499,006 __________________________________________________________________________
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NET INCOME 392,776 -57,004 -289,622 Reserve Contribution/ Inter-Company Adjustment 300,000 -71,688 -280,575 __________________________________________________________________________ NET INCOME AFTER RESERVES 92,776 14,684 -9,046
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The Staff Administrative President & CEO Troy Siebels General Manager R. Glen Grusmark Director of Finance & Human Resources Janine Diliberto Finance & Human Resources Assistant Gerry Baeder Executive Assistant Amanda Bohart Development Director of Development Nel Lazour Development Associate Veronica Bailey Education Director of Education Meghan Montaner Education Assistant Kelly Rourke Director of Dance Jennifer Agbay Outreach Programs Coordinator Sharon Hart Marketing & Public Relations Director of Marketing & PR Lisa Condit Senior Sales Manager Diane Pieciak Design Manager Monica Wagner Elefterion Advertising & Subscription Coordinator Lillian Irwin Digital Media Assistant Harmony Wheeler Group Sales Brand Ambassador Daniella Marie Facilities Facilities Manager Lewis Symynkywicz Facilities Associates Dan Friend Danielle Friend Manny Morales Sara Pineda Stan Tarka
Board of Directors Box Office Director of Ticketing Genevieve Shappell Assistant Box Office Manager Brendan Donnellan FSS Ticketing Manager Nadia Naco Box Office Associates Naya Byfield Julie Carlson Derek Courtney Cathy Mezynski Jean O’Halloran Sonya Richards Operations Director of Operations David MacArthur Jr. Assistant Operations Manager Savannah Plante Inventory Manager Jeff Brodeur Special Events Coordinator Mark Steina House Managers Pete Belsito Elizabeth LoConto Ellen Santimaw Mark Steina Salon Maître D’s Sue Shimeall Ray Trifone Production Production Manager Jon Rosbrook Lighting Designer Brenda Shepard House Sound/Audio Engineer Nick Joyce Stage Crew IATSE Local 96 Mighty Wurlitzer Team Resident Organist Len Beyersdorfer Curator Don Phipps Assistant Curators Bruce Hager & John Phipps Staff list current as of Oct 2017
Chairman Richard W. Lavey President, Personal Lines & Chief Marketing Officer The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Vice Chair Marianne E. Felice, MD Chair Emeritis of Pediatrics University of Massachusetts Medical School Treasurer Charles R. Valade Retired Executive Vice President United Bank Secretary Kristen Albright Community Volunteer
Marie A. Angelini Special Counsel Providence and Worcester Railroad Company Tracy Barlok Vice President, Advancement College of the Holy Cross Ronald E. Bidinger, DDS R.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD Maureen F. Binienda Superintendent, Worcester Public Schools Lisa M. Carroll President, Small Business Service Bureau, Inc. Vice President, Carroll Enterprises Joan Crowley Founder, Scraggy Neck Design Tarek Elsawy, MD President & CEO, Reliant Medical Group
Founders Edward P. Madaus Executive Director Guild of St. Agnes Paul J. Demoga, Esq. Attorney at Law Wolfson, Keenan, Cotton & Meagher Honorary Director Mary C. DeFeudis Benefactor
Joe Freitas Senior Vice President, Business Performance/Financial Planning & Analysis The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Ivan R. Green, MD Retired Physician Steven G. Joseph Senior Vice President, IDI Business Operations Unum
Linda S. Larrivee, PhD Dean of the School of Education, Health and Natural Sciences Worcester State University Pamela A. Massad, Esq. Fletcher Tilton PC Lisa McDonough Community Volunteer Michael V. O’Brien Executive Vice President WinnCompanies Mary C. Ritter Founder, Maywood Consulting, LLC Ellen Savickas Theatre Usher and Community Volunteer Troy Siebels President & CEO The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts and Conservatory Carolyn J. Stempler Owner, Carolyn & June Designs Thomas J. Sullivan Partner Sullivan, Garrity and Donnelly Insurance BOD list current as of Oct 2017
OUR MISSION is to foster a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow. OUR VISION is to be the finest performing arts center in New England. Worcester Center for Performing Arts is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which owns and operates The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Cover photos: (l) Erb Photography, (r) kofi poku. All other images ©Erb Photography or ©The Hanover Theatre unless otherwise noted.
