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For the 2012 – 13 season, Ruth Eckerd Hall will showcase a stellar Broadway Series featuring many “Best Musical” Tony Award® winners including Billy Elliot The Musical, HAIR The Musical, A Chorus Line, Catch Me If You Can, Nunset Boulevard with Cindy Williams, Rock of Ages and West Side Story plus the Raven Award-winning AgATHA CHRISTIE’S THE BBC MuRdERS. The upcoming holiday season will also feature a new production by the Sarasota Ballet’s The Nutcracker Joins the Circus! We hope you will join us for one or more of these outstanding performances by calling our Ticket Office at 727.791.7400 or visiting us online at www.RuthEckerdHall.com.

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Point Person for the National Tour of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Agatha Christie’s THE BBC MuRdERS

Duffy Anderson-Rothe is Ruth Eckerd Hall’s new Associate Producer. She has held a wide variety of positions in theater. Most recently Duffy was the Vice President of Production and Presentational Development with Shorenstein Hays Nederlander Theatres (SHN). In addition to overseeing and managing the New York office, she also served as Executive Producer of the 2010 Tony Award® winner for Best Revival, August Wilson’s FENCES, starring Denzel Washington and was the Line Producer for A Behanding in Spokane, starring Christopher Walken.

Prior to her position with SHN, Duffy was the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Clear Channel’s Pacific Entertainment Group based in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, where she was the Executive Producer of the Peking Opera project and for incoming and outgoing live entertainment projects for the Pacific Rim region.

Duffy is married to her husband, Kai and they have a daughter, Harper.

Reporting directly to Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall’s President and CEO, Duffy will immediately become the point person for the national tour of Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Agatha Christie’s The BBC MURDeRS, scheduled to open later this year for a week’s run at the Capitol Theatre. Produced by Mr. Buffman, these four lost and found classic mysteries, Three Blind Mice, Yellow Iris, Butter in a Lordly Dish and

Meet Our New Associate ProducerPersonal Call will be presented for the first time in Florida at the Capitol Theatre November 13-18 before heading out on a national tour. The first stop of the tour will be the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in January 2013. Duffy will also be involved in existing and new aspects of production at The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall including Eckerd Theater Company (ETC) events and performances for the local and regional stage, such as The Hundred Dresses and A Thousand Cranes. She will also be greatly involved in strengthening the Broadway Series and building the subscription series as well as launching the Technical Theater Track.

Zev commented, “We are so pleased to welcome Duffy to Ruth Eckerd Hall. This significant addition to our senior staff is a result of our stepping up shows to be produced by Ruth Eckerd Hall in the immediate future. She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion from her experiences producing Tony Award®-winning Broadway productions.”

“I’m excited to join a team at such a respected venue in the Bay area and around the world. I look forward to working with Zev, our Chief Programming Officer Bobby Rossi and the entire Ruth Eckerd Hall staff as we develop productions for Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Capitol Theatre,” Duffy shared.

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Duffy Anderson-Rothe, Associate Producer Photo credit: Jeff O’Kelley

For membership information, call 727.712.2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com 3

thrillThis season, Friends of Music kicked it up a notch with two FANTASTIC concerts this spring and a focus on making education opportunities possible with the Friends of Music Education Express. KID ROCK rocked The Capitol Theatre on April 1 with a full-blown rock show and showed members that he is a superstar performer moving from rap to country. Next up was The Fray on May 5 who performed a blend of new and old hits as well as surprised guests by showing up at the after party for Cinco de Mayo at the Harborview Center. What a treat!

Two education opportunities were made possible by funds raised from the Friends of Music program this spring. In March, St. Petersburg College students were able to attend a Q&A event with the legendary Billy Joel at the Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg. In May, 17 students from The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute were given the opportunity to attend a private rehearsal with Gavin DeGraw and take photos with him at the Springs Theatre in Tampa. Both of these opportunities were made possible due to our new Friends of Music Education Express, a van that provides the transportation for artists to be driven to places in our community or for students to be driven to where the artist will be performing. B2B Sign Resource (located at 32140 U.S. Highway 19 in Palm Harbor) sponsored the entire van wrap and helped make this idea come to fruition.

Thank you to everyone involved in making Friends of Music a success!

Kid Rock, five-time Grammy Award® nominee who has sold 11 million albums performed at the Capitol Theatre for Friends of Music members in April. Photo credit: Tracey May

The Fray, Grammy Award® nominees with a Double Platinum album, Gold album, a top 10 hit and a top five hit performed at the Capitol Theatre for Friends of Music members in May. Photo credit: Jeff O’Kelley

The Fray, Grammy Award® nominees with a Double Platinum album, Gold album, a top 10 hit and a top five hit performed at the Capitol Theatre for Friends of Music members in May.

Gavin DeGraw, with the Rhythm & Sole Tap Ensemble from The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall, sold over one million copies of his first album. His second album opened in the top 10. This summer he is touring with Colbie Caillat.

Billy Joel, six-time Grammy Award® winner, 23-time Grammy Award® nominee with 33 top 40 hits who has sold over 150 million records headlined a Q&A session for St. Petersburg College students. Photo credit: Jeff O’Kelley

Friends of Music Education Express made possible by Friends of Music members’ support debuted at the Billy Joel event.

Founding Friends of MusicCJ and Dana BotsolasMichael and Roxanne ConnorRandy and Ellen CrisorioDan and Nicole DoyleMiguel and Arlene FanaPit and Joy GillsMatthew and Kimberly HoffmanJason KuhnMichael and Lori KosloskeCesar and Penelope LaraJeffrey and Barbara McDonaldVincent and Natalie MonticcioloGail and Robin SelbyBarry and Kathryn ShevlinJeffry SternChuck and Becky Sykes

Friends of MusicDavid and Jeanie AbelsonErik G. AbrahamsonRajesh and Ranjana AgrawalAlltrust InsuranceRob and Phyllis AudetteDan BaldaJennifer Barbaro and Todd GouldSteve and Marie BeatySteven and Susan BenjaminThilo and Betsy Best

Michael and Sheri BoeschAlison BohTom and Karen BolandRob and Kathy BoosRay and Niki BouchardBjorn and Denise BrunvandNick and Monique CambasMichael CantonisCarmel Café & Wine BarPeter and Jenny ChicourisGary and Amy ConnorsBryan and Mary CrinoEric and Amy DannRob and Jacqui DiMarcoDimmitt FamilySharon Ellis-Champagne*David and Tina EyersLisa FallerBilly Fernandez and Kerry SullivanAaron Fodiman and Margaret Word BurnsideJohn GeigleKevin and Sue GeigleBryan GlazerDean and Diane GoboJoe Goguen and Christy LacyWilliam GrobSteve and Taunya HaireKen and Lisa HamiltonBobby HarrisKevin and Angela HawkinsStephen and Cynthia Heller

Kevin and Tammie HouriganHyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & SpaSteven and Wendy IngramRobert and Karen JacksonJohn and Christina KaddisDavid and Angela KatzJoseph and Anna KokolakisSteven and Holly KramerMichael and Eva KrutchikCarmine and Kristina LaCognataChris and Angela LaFaceBradley and Audrey LeachBruce and Sheba LucasNancy LycanSteven and Lindsay MacDonaldBrian and Laura MaioccoBill and Kiki MazasDarryl and Shannon MinardiSteven and Rochelle MirabelloMichael OrtollNick and Adriana PappasJason and Bonnie PatchenSteven and Haven PoirierChris and Michelle PonteMichael Preston and Geri PearsallMark and Carol-Lynn RomanAdam and Deirdre RosenCarey and Pamela Rowan

Amory and Dessi SandersBob and Kelly SchmidtEric and Barbara SchmitzVick and Sharmila SethBob and Cathy SmithTom and Sharon StrengJohn and Wendy ThomasPeter and Deanne ThorpRick and Lori ToenjesJoe TrepaniBryan and Janet TruexChristopher and Georgette TsavoussisGeorge and Shaun VakaDeven Werling and Heather WillardGene and Brenda WhiteheadGreg and Sandra WillseyDouglas and Lisa Wycoff*

*Member of new level of Friends of Music – Friends Plus!

FerdinandsGlenn and Leah BergoffenRick and Karen BouchardGeorge and Maria CantonisJames and Allie CantonisJohn and Marilyn ConnellyDan and Roz DoyleGeorge and Lisa EtheridgeGeorge and Nancy Mariani

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Nearly 30 years ago Ruth Eckerd Hall was built in response to the community’s needs for a symphony concert hall and premier performing arts center. Community leaders and arts patrons came together to raise the necessary funds. This year, Ruth Eckerd Hall is embarking on an $18 million capital campaign entitled Expanding the Experience, to once again meet the community’s needs. The campaign includes renovation and expansion to both the Ruth Eckerd Hall campus and the Capitol Theatre as well as reserve funds for both. The construction funds for the Capitol Theatre have already been secured. As members of the Ruth Eckerd Hall family, we want to share a few highlights of the campaign:

•$12 million to improve Ruth Eckerd Hall focused on upgrading and expanding space and patron amenities in the West Lobby, Grand Concourse, Hoffman Dress Circle Lounge and increasing visibility from McMullen Booth Road.

•All land and construction monies have been raised for the Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater, which Ruth Eckerd Hall has been operating for the city for more than two years. These funds have been committed by the City of Clearwater.

•Three million dollars in additional building and operating reserves to help ensure future sustainability of the “Expanded Experience” at Ruth Eckerd Hall. A two million dollar reserve fund for the Capitol Theatre is in the works.

“Our 30th birthday season of 2013-14, promises to outpace all years with new projects, renovations, massive educational programs and the campaign to secure the funds needed to be able to pay for it all,” said Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President and CEO.

“We’ve been in a ‘quiet’ campaign resulting so far in completing all the funding for the Capitol Theatre construction, which leaves us to raise nearly $18 million in the coming year for construction and various reserves,” said Joshua Magidson, Ruth Eckerd Hall Chairman of the Board of Directors. In late May and early June, private receptions were held for the usher corps and Circle of Stars members to share the excitement and details of the campaign along with information on how to get involved. “As we approach our 30th birthday, Ruth Eckerd Hall is embarking on a wonderful journey to expand the experience for the greater Tampa Bay area,” commented Stephanie Smith, Ruth Eckerd Hall Chief Development Officer. “This is an exciting time at the Hall and we hope that all our Ruth Eckerd Hall family members will get involved in supporting this incredible venture!”

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Hoffman Dress Circle Lounge Rendering: Klar and Klar Architecture

Ruth Eckerd Hall Grand Lobby Rendering: Klar and Klar Architecture


Overview of Improvements to

Ruth Eckerd Hall:• Additional 7,000 square feet in Grand Lobby space

including floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a new roof, which is 30 feet higher.

• New cabaret theater stage in Grand Lobby where Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute students plus the best high school and college students shall perform in front of live audiences prior to each Main Stage performance while theater-goers enjoy drinks or a pre-show meal “cabaret style.” Additionally, students will conduct the behind the curtain technology (i.e., lighting, sound and digital technology. See article about Technical Theater Track on page 15.)

• Additional 1,200 square feet in Hoffman Dress Circle Lounge space including a glass observation wall with view into the Grand Lobby, expanded modern, comfortable seating and additional bar space.

• Murray Studio Theater renovations

• New entrance and parking lot signs/lighting

• New landscaping

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Overview of Renovations to the

Capitol Theatre:• Increased seating capacity in theatre from 485 to 750

• All new mezzanine level

• Six luxury loge boxes with four to six seats each

• New seats throughout entire theatre

• Enlarged and increased number (30+) of restrooms

• Increased lobby space

• Enlarged ticket office

• Enlarged star dressing room

• Chorus rooms with showers

• Elevators

• Improved staircases

• Concession stand on mezzanine level

• Restrooms on mezzanine level

• VIP Lounge with private bar

• “Top of the Cap” Rooftop Terrace – the best view in town!

Ruth Eckerd Hall Grand Entrance Rendering: Klar and Klar Architecture

Renovated Capitol Theatre Rendering: Klar and Klar Architecture


generosityRuth Eckerd Hall is grateful to the more than 6,000 members who generously support our commitment to presenting the finest in the performing arts to 750,000 patrons and providing arts education opportunities to 87,750 adults and children each year. We proudly recognize members at the Thespian level of giving and above.

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Dr. & Mrs. Stephen ColemanMr. and Mrs. John ConnellyKeith & Debra CookEarle and Dawn CooperSandy CottermanCox Target MediaMr. and Mrs. Ralph CoxheadCreative Contractors, Inc.Alice & Thomas J. CulhaneMr. James C. DavidMrs. Kay A. DavisonDayton-Andrews Inc.Charles J. and Karleen F. DeBlakerDr. and Mrs. Thomas E. DealTerry & Marilyn DeebMr. & Mrs. Kenneth DelarbreDr. Michael and Mrs. Diana DeVitoMr. & Mrs. Salu DevnaniDexter FamilyMr. & Mrs. Robert B. DicksonDr. & Mrs. David DieterichDillard’sMr. & Mrs. Lawrence Dimmitt IIILarry & Marge DimmittDimmitt Automotive GroupDimmitt Chevrolet, Inc.Vincent A. DotoloMr. and Mrs. Daniel M. DoyleHolly DuncanMr. & Mrs. Donald F. DunnDr. & Mrs. Paul DuryeaMrs. Dorothy DutcherMerrill Lynch & Company, Inc. / W. Wallace Dutton IIIMr. & Mrs. William K. EckerdRichard and Bridget EckerdMr. and Mrs. Mark EdmundsDr. & Mrs. Richard EicherJulie EidenSharon Ellis-ChampagneDr. & Mrs. Irwin EntelMr. & Mrs. Don K. EnzmannGeorge & Lisa EtheridgeExecujet Charter Services, Inc - Peter & Rhonda CunzoloDr. and Mrs. Phillip FarthingMrs. Thomas FeasterMr. and Mrs. George E. FeasterMrs. Ann N. FerrentinoFifth Third BankFred and Aleta FisherMr. & Mrs. Stanley FishmanJerry & Elaine FlattFlorida Department of StateMr. & Mrs. Charles K. FordDr. and Mrs. H. James FreeMr. & Mrs. Robert FreedmanDr. and Mrs. Ben I. FriedmanJoyce Fuller InteriorsGeneral Dynamics - OTSMr. & Mrs. John F. GerlachMr. Kingsley H. Gerlach IIIMr. Stephen R. GerlachMr. and Mrs. James C. GibsonMr. John GillisDr. and Mrs. James P. Gills JrMrs. Anne V. GoiranDr. & Mrs. Paul GoldenfarbMardy and Charlene GordonLinda Suzzanne Griffin-KeliherPriscilla R. GrossMr. & Mrs. Howard G. GrothMrs. Pat GrubbMrs. Yvonne GubnerGulfcoast Programs - Mr. & Mrs. Phil NathansonMr. Stephen L. GurbaMrs. Cathy GurbaMrs. Dorothy Gustafson

Myra Chandler HaasDr. & Mrs. Robert E. HackettMrs. Gladys Douglas HackworthHalliburton & Associates, Inc.Dr. & Mrs. J. Robert Hamill JrMr. and Mrs. Kenneth HamiltonMr. & Mrs. Howard G. HamiltonMr. & Mrs. Hoyt P. HamiltonMr. & Mrs. Wade B. HamiltonLeon R. HammockHarborside GastroenterologyMrs. Kent HardenMr. James HarperDr. & Mrs. Norman R. HarrisThe Hart Family FoundationHCA West Florida DivisionMr. and Mrs. Stephen HellerDr. Bill & Jeanne HellerMrs. C.W. HenryJohn & Geri HerbertMr. and Mrs. Christopher HeyeMr. and Mrs. Harold F. HeyeMr. & Mrs. Rick HeyeSusan Morgenstein HeymanMary Gerlach HickokMr. and Mrs. Ray HixonMr. and Mrs. Matthew HoffmanMrs. Libby HoffmanAl and Dawn HoffmanAbby and Joe Holt, Sr.Honeywell, Inc. - Advionics DivisionHooters Inc. - Mr. Edward DrosteMr. & Mrs. James J. HowleyKenneth W. & Sheri HoyeCarolyn C. HunterMs. Renée HurleyThomas A & Mary S James FoundationMs. Nancy JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Bill JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Timothy Johnson JrPat and Mike JordanMr. & Mrs. Donald G. KaiserMr. and Mrs. Donald K. KarnesMrs. Marshall KentMr. & Mrs. Roger KenyonMark & Judy KleinMr. & Mrs. Ken KlespiesMichael & Joan KlineMr. & Mrs. Robert KlingelMr. and Mrs. James KnightHarriet & Joe Knight FamilyMr. & Mrs. Roger KumarPeggy & Fred LangenbergLargo Chamber of CommerceMrs. Howard LawrenceMrs. Suzanne Logan LeathermanStanley and Susan LevyMr. Terry LoebelMr. Walter LoebenbergLokey Motors, IncLokey NissanJoni R. LongRick & Pamela LopezMrs. Jeannie Finn MacphersonMr. and Mrs. Joshua MagidsonMain Street MedicalMajemac Enterprises, Inc.Mandalay Surf & Sport Inc.Nancy & George MarianiMrs. Carol E. MartinJim & Charlane MartinMike & Denise McCrackenMrs. Terry McHargBarbara McNeill & Tim RushMr. & Mrs. Edward J. McSheehyMr. & Mrs. Paul MeissnerMelitta USAJill and Dodge MelkonianMr. & Mrs. Stanley MichelsJulia and Joseph Miglin

Mr. John MilesMr. & Mrs. Aristides MiliotesDonna MillsMr. Richard A. MinckMr. Larry MorganDr. & Mrs. George A.Morris IIIMr. Nelson Morrow and Mr. Robert ChallenerMr. and Mrs. Raymond E. MurrayMr. Chet NeedelmanNichols Foundation, Inc. - Mr. Ralph CoxheadMr. and Mrs. William NodineMr. William F. NorenNorthside Medical CenterNurses Choice, Inc. - Ed Halleran and Steve SikaRaymond and Trina OakesMr. Donald OlsonDr. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge M.D.Palm Pavilion of Clearwater - Ken HamiltonMr. & Mrs. Kevin PawlowskiMr. & Mrs. Lowell PaxsonMr. & Mrs. James N. PaxtonPerenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes P.A.Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Leslie PeterJudy and Ron PetriniThe Thomas Family / Pinch A Penny, Inc.Polypack, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. F. Wallace Pope, JrMr. & Mrs. Peter J. Porcelli JrJoseph ProctorMr. and Mrs. Edward Proefke SrProgress EnergyMr. Donald ProkesProvise Management Group, LLCJ. Crayton & Johanna PruittPublix Super Markets CharitiesMrs. James QuinlanMr. and Mrs. Dean RamusRaymond James FinancialRegions BankMr. and Mrs. Robert ResnikDr. & Mrs. John J. RindeMr. & Mrs. Marshall RinkerMr. and Mrs. Owen RobertsLouise & Charlie RobinsonRotary Club of ClearwaterMrs. Patricia RowanMr. and Mrs. Matthew RuleyMr. and Mrs. Dennis G. RuppelMrs. Sandra RuppelMr. & Mrs. Arthur RutenbergMr. and Mrs. Charlie RutzHoward & Dina SachsDr. and Mrs. Alan Clark ScheerMrs. Lisl SchickSchmalz Insurance Agency - John & Trudy SchmalzEric and Barbara SchmitzMrs. Irving SchoenbergMrs. Carlos B. SchoepplDr. and Mrs. Bruce SchorrMr. Wendell F. SchottDr. and Mrs. Joseph SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Herbert SchwartzMr. and Mrs. J. Ronald SeelMr. and Mrs. Leonard SeligmanMr. & Mrs. F.J. SharpeMr. Everett L. SimpkinsHarold T. & Barbara SingerSitton Family TrustDr. and Mrs. R. Bob Smith IIIMr. and Mrs. Norman SmithHon. J. Harrison SmithDr. & Mrs. Gerald SmolenskyMrs. Maureen Ballinger-SmootMr. and Mrs. Les Smout


generosityCol. and Mrs. Donald SpearelThe James L. Spencer FamilySpencer & Associates Architecture, Inc. - Mr. Stephen J. SpencerDr. & Mrs. James SpicerSquare D CompanyMr. and Mrs. Gus StavrosEllen StavrosMark StavrosPaul B. StavrosMr. & Mrs. George SteinbrennerMr. & Mrs. Jim StewartMrs. William A. StinsonDavid P. Stone & Deborah G. StoneMrs. J.O. Stone & Mrs. Nell RodriguezMrs. W. E. StraceyTim and Sandy StroyneSun Toyota, Inc.SunTrust Bank of Tampa BayMr. and Mrs. Richard SuretteDr. Diane SuttonMr. & Mrs. James T. Swann IIISteve & Maureen SwansonSynovus BankJeanne TalericoTampa Bay TimesThe Stuffed MushroomThink Tank StudioDave Thomas & Julie LachmanMr. and Mrs. John ThomasColey & Susie TookeMr. and Mrs. Raphael TourinMs. Geri M TrautleinStewart and Linda TurleyMrs. Jerald B. TurnerU.B.S. Financial ServicesDr. Barbara Van WinkleVerizon CommunicationsMr. & Mrs. James L. VillaVisit St. Pete/ClearwaterWadsworth Golf Construction CoFrank & Barbara WalkerDr. Steven & Mrs. Irene WeissElden & Ruth WeissWells FargoRon & Lonni WhitchurchDebbie WhiteMr. and Mrs. Scott WilkersonWendy WilkersonMr. & Mrs. Leonard WilleyDr. & Mrs. Frank M. WilliamsGreg & Sandra WillseyDouglas & Lisa WycoffWarren & Debbie Young

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GOLD CIRCLE: $5,000+ ANNUALLYDr. Rodney Anthony*Tony & Linda Bacon*C & R Building*Mrs. Dorothy DutcherJohn and Beth EnglandMs. Ami ForteFriends of Ruth Eckerd HallGagnon FoundationThomas A & Mary S James FoundationMrs. Carol Martin*Mr. Hershel OliffMs. Suzette PerazaMr. Warren Rodgers & Dr. Zena LanskyThe Yerrid Foundation, Inc.Kate Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton

SILVER CIRCLE: $2,500+ ANNUALLYMs. Diane AdamsAnonymousNicholas and Jill AthanasonW. Gerald & Carolyn E. Blaney*Terri L. Castro

Mike and Pam CornnellSteven DeGeorgeDr. Anthony Thomas Duany, MDDr. Lawrence FriedmanBill and Jan HarrounDr. Demetrios KaiafasRobert & Diane Klingel*Steven & Holly KramerMarc & Lee Ann KudelkoStanley and Susan LevyThe Spay and Neuter Clinic of Pinellas CountyMr. Dave PettinatoRobert & Annette RochlinMr. & Mrs. Donald SheperdJack & Vera SpragueTampa Bay Times*Mr. & Mrs. Johnston StaplesSteve and Maureen SwansonGary & Nikki Ubaldini

DRESS CIRCLE: $1,500+ ANNUALLYMr. & Mrs. James AckermanAdvanced Vertical Solutions, LLCAEGON Equity Group*Jim & Gail Agnew*Gregg M. AkinAlbritton Title, Inc.Alfano’s RestaurantLorral K. AllenAlliant Techsystems*Barry & Judith Alpert & Family*Am-Med, Inc.*Tim AndersonDr. & Mrs. Michael J. Andriola*Anesthesia Associates of DunedinMs. Debbie Angelus & Mr. Ralph HarrisAnonymousAPG ElectricArcieri & AssociatesMr & Mrs. Michael ArmstrongMr. and Mrs. Martin Awerbach*Andrea AyCharlotte BaileyMr. Don BaileyChip BarlettoDr. and Mrs. John Barrett Jr*Charles and Mary BatesMr. & Mrs. Jimmy F. BatesBilly Beattie, Jr.Philip & Carol BeauchampHilmer BeckersBelleair JewelryLinda BellewMr. & Mrs. Stephen BenjaminRon BensonMr. & Mrs. Gerald M. Benstock*Leah and Glenn Bergoffen*David & Pilar BerndMr. & Mrs. Frank P. BiancoNancy & David Bilheimer*Mrs. Edith BillerMrs. Selma BillerMr. & Mrs. Richard F. BinnigMr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Blanton Sr.*Mr. & Mrs. Daniel T. BloomMr. & Mrs. Alan C. Bomstein*Stephen G. and Cheryl L. BoskyLisa Parker BoudreauMr. & Mrs. Thomas and Cheryl BoyleBrandon Construction CompanyMary Alice BraukmanBrian BrownWilliam L. & Ruth J. BruggemanRussell BuchanMr. and Mrs. Ronald G. BuckCharles and Terri BufordMr. Thomas C. BundyMs. Linda BurkeMyra BurkeMrs. Loretto R. Burmester*Mrs. Penny Burnison*Mr. Sid BurtnickMr. & Mrs. Simon CanasiThom Carlisle and Darren SharpCaroline and Lee, P A

Mr. Larry H. ChandlerSteven and Liz Chapman*Ms. Roberta Lutz ChristensonDrs. William and Elaine ClarkClearwater Cardiovascular & Interventional Consultants*Mr. & Mrs. Louis CloseCoastal Contracting & Restoration LLCDr. and Mrs. Harold Colbassani*Jacqueline D. Cole-GrazianoRobert & Tricia CollinsTom & Diane ColtonMr. and Mrs. Joseph ComparettoMs. Joanne ConreyKeith & Debra Cook*James and Sally CookseyRonald & Brenda CopherCarole A. CoreLarry & Joyce CottonCox Target Media*Mr. Raymond CraigCreative Contractors, Inc.*Alice and Thomas J. Culhane*Mrs. Ardelle F. DarlingMs. Brenda DavisDan & Sheri DavisStewart DavisDayton Andrews, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Deal*Lisa DeBartoloKarleen F. De Blaker*Dr. & Mrs. David DecamellaDr. Michael and Mrs. Diana DeVito*Dexter Family*Anthony and Lynn DiAngelusDr. Daniel & Marilyn DiAngelusDr. and Mrs. David Dieterich*Mr. & Mrs. Anthony R. DominickDebbie & Brian DonushiMr. and Mrs. Barney DreherPierre & Kathryn DrouinNick and Connie DukasMr. and Mrs. Donald F. Dunn*Mr. & Mrs. Stephen DunnStacie A. DunphyDr. & Mrs. Paul R. Duryea*Mrs. Wally Dutton “Bunny”*Mark and Sue Edmunds*Elite Travel - An American Express RepresentativeTim, Amanda & Connie EimanElf Salad Music, BMI ~ Mr. Phil LopezBruce & Pamela EngquistDr. & Mrs. Irwin Entel*Dr. Robert J. EntelSheryl EvansDr. and Mrs. Phillip Farthing*Mr. & Mrs. Hugh FavaDarlene and Norman FerenzFerman Motor Car Co., Inc.Ann N. Ferrentino*Louise FlandreauJerry and Elaine Flatt*Mr. and Mrs. William FlemisterMr. & Mrs. Thomas F. FlynnForrest Excavating, Inc.Mrs. Betty Ann FoxworthyMr. and Mrs. P. Douglas FreedleJan FreudenrichMr. David J. FreyCris FucciKen and Patsy GambleAlan and Marcia GassmanMr. & Mrs. Melvin GavronMr. and Mrs. John J. Gillis*Mrs. Lillian Pulver-GiordanoMrs. Anne V. Goiran*Dr. & Mrs. Stephen & Lynn GoldmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas GoodgameDr. & Mrs. Gordon GoodmanDr. Elinor GordonBillie Jo GrassingerGary S. GrayCatherine M. GreenPriscillia Rudd Gross*Bobby & Linda GrossPat Grubb*

Gulfstar Supply ~ Mr. Nick JuryDana GuyMs. Barbara HaagsmaRobert and Rachel HackneyDr. and Mrs. HaimesDrs. Brian & Connie HaleMs. Doreen HalliwellEric and Annie HambschMr. & Mrs. Howard G. Hamilton*Dr. Robert HannumHarborside Gastroenterology*Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence W. Harkins IIILinda & Howard HarrisBarbara O. HartMr. Joseph and Dr. Melinda HayesMike & Janice HayesDr. Bill & Jeanne Heller*Mike & Harriet HernandezHarlan & Kathy HeshelowDr. Jack HirshonAbby and Joseph Holt, Sr.Homestead Title of Pinellas IncMr. Ed Droste*Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas HoumisDrs. Robert & Teresa HowardCarolyn C. Hunter*Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & SpaIM EventsMr. George IaconoSteven & Wendy IngramJackie and Larry IngramMike & Penny JacksonKim & Paul Jackson IIMr. Kenneth JewellMr. Anthony Johannesmeyer & Dr. Diane ZeglinskiLeland D. JohansenKathleen & Roger JohnsonKaren and Matthew JohnstonJana L. JonesJames & Cindy JordanMr. and Mrs. Michael Jordan*Bob & Sharon JorgensenHarriet Kaplan & Veta FelmusMr. Harry G. Karim & Ms. Beverly LisellaMr. Mike KenistonKeith & Cathy KerriganDr. & Mrs. Harvey KersteinKlar and Klar ArchitectureMr. and Mrs. Ken Klespies*Joan & Michael Kline*Mr. Mel KlinghofferRalph & Nancy KluesnerMr. & Mrs. Donald M. KocolowskiMr. James KossTheodore & Mary KramerSelma KronBrian & Linda LadellDr. and Mrs. David A. LandisPeggy & Fred Langenberg*Jim & Carol LanktonLaw Office of Charles PhilipsMrs. Howard Lawrence*Dr. Michael P. Lazor & Mrs. Rose LazorLCDR John R. Lehmann (Ret) & Mrs. Chyrl LehmannMr. & Mrs. Raymond LepplaSandra Levin-ArmsteadLincks & Associates, Inc.Dick & Beverly LingleMr. Stuart LipmanCatherine E. LoiacanoJoni R. Long*Randy & Jolene LoosPamela & Rick LopezFrank M. Lorenzo, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Barbara LoveMr. & Mrs. Stephen LucasDave & Mary MacdaidDr. Christopher & Mrs. Gretchen MacLarenThe Macula CenterMajemac Enterprises, Inc.*Mr. Ralph MangioneManheim Lakeland


generosityDRESS CIRCLE: $1,500+ ANNUALLY (continued)Mr. and Mrs. James A. Martin Jr*Richard MartinRobert C. MasonDrs. Todd & Kim MattoxMr. and Mrs. Michael McCarthyMr. & Mrs. Kelly McClungMr. & Mrs. John S. McConnell IIIMcFarland, Gould, Lyons, Sullivan & Hogan P.A.Mr. & Mrs. Arthur McKenzieMs. Donna B. McMullenMr. & Mrs. Paul McMullenBarbara McNeill & Tim Rush*Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. McSheehy*Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence MeckleyBruce and Terri MedlinMr. Patrick J. MeehanMelitta USA*Jill & Dodge Melkonian*Michael Oransky & CompanyMr. & Mrs. Ron MillerMrs. Roylee MillerMax W. MitchellLeslie & Darlene MoffattGina MorabitoDr. and Mrs. George Morris III*William & Tanga MoyleMrs. John MulockDr. Craig and Heather MungerGulf Coast Programs - Phillip Nathanson*NELCO Realty CompaniesLarry NelsonMr. Rick Nelson/Ms.Dottie ScrogginsJoe NemoNeurosurgical Spine Center / Dr. & Mrs. George D. GiannakopoulosRon and Alice NiskTimothy & Heather NorthNurses Choice, Inc.*Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. O’DellSkip & Jan OlneyAlan OlsonDr. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge M.D.*Overmyer Family Charitable FoundationRonald & Fagl OxmanMr. & Mrs. Maria PappasMr. & Mrs. E.B. PasqualeDr. Hitesh and Dr. Anjni PatelChris and Trisha PattersonMr. and Mrs. James N. Paxton*Mr. and Mrs. Alberto PazMr. Brady PedlerTannia PeeplesDavid and Carmen PelletzPerenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes P.A.*Richard and Tina PerkinsJoseph & Marci PerlmanGrant and Carlen PetersenRon & Judy Petrini*Jim & Sue PetruPhillies Florida / Clearwater ThreshersAnne Neil & Chris PicconeMr. & Mrs. Walter PiperMr. John PistilliRobert F. PitcherPat PlumleeJoy & Loren PollackPolypack, Inc.*Mr. and Mrs. F. Wallace Pope Jr*Wilma & James PriceLinda PrietoMr. Donald Prokes*Mrs. James Quinlan*Dr. & Mrs. A. RacksteinRadiology Associates of West PascoMs. Heather RadkeMr. & Mrs. James RaganMs. Sharron RankineDr. Lori RansohoffRauh-Co Construction Services, Inc.Shelia ReillyMarc and Linda RenickRent-All CityMr. and Mrs. Robert Resnik*

Mr. Jack S. Rice JrMr. and Mrs. John T. RichRichard Cook LimitedRichard Nader EntertainmentJimmy & Amy RichmanDr. & Mrs. John Rinde*Mr. & Mrs. Charles Robinson, Jr.Louise & Charlie Robinson*Kimberly and John T. RobinsonRobert RoderRosewater, Lerner & RudolphNermine and Les RubinDeborah & Charlie Rutz*Howard, Dina, and Derek Sachs*David & Terri SchererMr. Kenneth SchickMr. & Mrs. R. Matlock SchillemanTerry & Aleta SchmidtMrs. Irving Schoenberg*Carol-Lynn SchofieldDr. and Mrs. Joseph Schwartz*The Sembler CompanyMr. & Mrs. F.J. Sharpe*James Sherwood/Camila VillamilSigns by TomorrowGarry & Paige SimpsonCol. Paul & Diana SimsHarold T. & Barbara Singer*Hon. J. Harrison Smith*Ms. Violet SmithWalter & Melissa SmithMr. & Mrs. James SnyderCol. and Mrs. Donald W. Spearel*Mr. & Mrs. Ezack SptaruDrs. Jonathan and Lisa SquiresAl & Sandee SteinbergMr. John StevensChristopher and Kelly StillDavid P. Stone & Deborah G. Stone*Mrs. J.O. Stone & Mrs. Nell Rodriguez*Ron and Shirley StrangeJames and Jane StrenskiStrohauer, Mannion & Son, P.A.Mr. John E. StrossSandy & Tim Stroyne*Ms. Jill StrumpfSun Country CleanersRichard and Elaine Surette*Dr. Vera and Mr. Kenneth M. SwadeRoy & Cathy SweatmanKaren SweeneyMary SweeneyJeanne Talerico*Mr. and Mrs. Robert TankelMark C. TaylorThatsus.comBob and Susie ThillMr. Jeffrey D. ThomasGary & Adrian TocklinMr. and Mrs. Raphael Tourin*Ms. Geri M Trautlein*Joe and Sue TrusinaDr. & Mrs. Ty TvedtenUBS Financial Services, Inc.*The USAA FoundationMs. Joan Vecchioli & Mr. Andrew SalzmanKaren & Dan ViettoVISION SYSTEMS, INC.Dr. Craig and Nancy WalkerDr. & Mrs. Lee Watkins JrMark & Beth WeaverGary and Cynthia WebsterDr. Randall WeiselAngel WelkerRon and Lonni Whitchurch*Carl & Maria WhiteDebbie White*Mr. Scott WhiteheadWhitney National BankDiane & Art WhitneySuzanne Piper WilderMr. & Mrs. Albert WisemanJill and Ken WolfeChet Yoakum and Diane BennettDr. & Mrs. Todd YonteckDr. & Mrs. Lane Ziegler

John Zolfo

*Funded Life members who make annual donations.

PRODUCER: $650+ ANNUALLYMr. and Mrs. John AlonsoMr. and Mrs. Keith BaileyMr. and Mrs. Chris BaudersMs. Nikki BicknellMr. John BridsonDouglas C. Buchan & AssociatesMrs. Cheryl BuetzowMr. G. B. CampbellMr. Irv CohenMr. Ronald CohnMr. Gary R. CoxDr. Roger N. DanzigerMr. Richard DenmonMr. & Mrs. Joel F. DennisonMr. and Mrs. Donald R. EkenMr. James M. EsserMr. and Mrs. Thomas FerraraMs. Tanya FieldMr. & Mrs. Thomas FinneganMrs. Lisa FisherMr. and Mrs. Robert R. FloydDr. Arthur FormanMs. Diane FrazerMs. Jennifer FrechetteGotta Havit Auto InsuranceMr. William HanksMr. and Mrs. Thomas HareasAlvin and Shirley HowesMr. Vladimir JacajMs. Karin Anne JohnsonMr. Steven JuddMr. Rodney KorfMs. Blossom LeibowitzMr. and Mrs. Philip S. ManciniMs. Bobbie MayoRalph MoneyMr. Cary MonroeMr. and Mrs. Thomas MorrowMs. Paula MuhlhanMr. and Mrs. Norman Phelps JrMr. Frederick Rapp and Mr. Albert PavlasMark and Laura RatcliffeMrs. Sheldon L. RothmanMr. Craig SavageMr. and Mrs. Andrew W. SchultzMr. and Mrs. Don J. SchumacherMr. and Mrs. Bob SpielerMr. John StokelyMr. Bill Sumansky and Ms. Tori LewisMs. Rosa TattoliMr. Thomas VeaseyDr. Arnold H. WeinsteinMs. Amy J. WhitehurstMrs. P.G. Winquist

TROUPER: $350+ ANNUALLYMr. Stephen AbelmanMr. and Mrs. Rodney AckleyMs. Elizabeth P. Allen EsqMr. Gregory AndersonMs. Jan AndersonMs. Linda AndersonMr. & Mrs. Michael J. AnthonyMr. Jeffrey M. ArthurMs. Kathryn Bagnuolo-GrayMr. and Mrs. Clint BakerMr. Michael Baker and Ms. Dar RasorMr. and Mrs. Joseph BaronDr. and Mrs. Leroy C. BarryMs. Janet BaustertMrs. Claudia Beghe-BalducciMs. Catherine BelcherDr. and Mrs. Larry BellMr. and Mrs. Robert BellBennett Consulting ServicesMr. and Mrs. Joseph BesnardMs. Debora Ann BickelMr. Charles Blake

Dr. and Mrs. Brett BolhofnerLibby Bolling & Bill McGaugheyMs. Sheila BookspanMr. Robert E. BouffardMr. Carl BourneMrs. Bonnie BowenMr. & Mrs. Heinrich BrackerDr. David B. BrillMr. Richard BrindleyDr. Joan Brown and Dr. Bruce LevineMr. and Mrs. William BrownMr. and Mrs. Ben BrudnickiMr. K. Burd & Mrs. A. KanandaMr. and Mrs. Peter F. BurgerMrs. Alice BurnhamDr. and Mrs. Thomas CalecaMr. Thomas CameraMr. Guy R. Campbell IIIMr. Kirk CampbellMr. Larry CappsMr. Craig K. CarmichaelMr. Guy CarriereMr. & Mrs. Charles H. Carter JrMr. Frank CastellanoMarj & Nick CatalanoMr. Richard ChambersMrs. Linda ChapmanMs. Michelle ClarkMr. Robert L. ClarkMr. Wayne J. ClarkMr. and Mrs. Robert CliborneMr. Steve ColleyMs. Mary Elizabeth CollinsMr. Errol ConantConnors FamilyMr. Jeffrey ConwayMr. David CooganMr. & Mrs. Carl CorrelloMr. Dave CosperMr. Stephen CospitoMr. and Mrs. George E. CousinMr. Norris CrenshawMr. and Mrs. Michael DallmannDrew Davis & William LaneMr. and Mrs. Charles DawsonMr. Donald DeAcetisMr. Anthony DeCesareLt. Col. & Mrs. Eddie DeerfieldMs. Bessie DemosMarley, Cary and Randy DenierioMs. Phyllis Di VilioMr. Manny DiMatteoMr. & Mrs. Charles DoaneMr. Dennis DrellishakMr. Michael DuclonMr. Jeff DurhamMs. Karin DurlacherMs. Leona DykstraMr. Daniel EgglestonMr. and Mrs. Richard EliasMrs. C. Susan EnglanderMr. & Mrs. T. Edward EntrekenMs. C. Lee EssrigMr. Charles EstesMr. and Mrs. Robert FachtmannGary and Teri FahrneyMs. Pamela FarnsworthMr. & Mrs. Scott NealMr. Robert FieldsMr. and Mrs. Michael FlanaganMr. Sean FleemanMr. & Mrs. Thomas FlemingMs. Doris C. FolgerDr. and Mrs. Marvin FreedyMr. and Mrs. Steven FriedmanMs. Diane GagneMr. Guy GannawayMrs. Marjorie GaryMr. and Mrs. Dennis GeaganMr. Charles T. GenoveseMr. and Mrs. Louis GiocondoMr. Michael GlasnerMr. Richard GlassMr. John GlasscockMr. and Mrs. Charles GoldsmithDr. and Mrs. Warren Goldstein


generosityMs. Suzanne GordonMrs. Deborah GotcheyanMr. Kenneth P. GouldMr. & Mrs. William GraceMr. and Mrs. Steven GreenfieldMr. Ralph GrossMr. and Mrs. Elmer W. GrovesMr. Terry GrowcockMs. Sandy GrumblattMrs. Martha HamillMr. Timothy HammDr. and Mrs. Andrew HanoMs. Judith HansenMrs. Michele HardinMr. & Mrs. George E. W. HardyMr. Richard HargraveMr. Steve HarmsLee & Rita HarrerMr. & Mrs. Tom HarringtonMs. Susan HarrisMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey HauerMr. Clayton HauserMr. and Mrs. Joseph HavertyMr. and Mrs. Everitt HehnMrs. Pamella S. HensleyMr. David A. HenwoodMr. & Mrs. Joseph HernandezMr. and Mrs. Martin HernandezMr. & Mrs. William HexterMr. Dwayne HickmanMr. Irv HoffmanMs. Elaine HornMr. S. Horowitz and Ms. K. HowMr. & Mrs. Albert HorriganMs. Roberta HortonMr. Robert HostMrs. Janie HowlandMs. Jane HussarMr. Bruce JacksonMr. and Mrs. Perry JacquesMr. and Mrs. Paul JarvisMr. and Mrs. Edward S. JataMrs. Gwendolyn JohnsonMs. Jennifer JonesMs. Katherine JonesMr. Donald KalinMr. Dean KarikasMr. Daniel KasarisMs. Ella KedanMr. Shaun KeenanMr. Terry KeeneMr. Chris KellyDr. & Mrs. Timothy F. KellyMrs. Patricia KerwinMr. and Mrs. Philip KleinJennifer KutchinskiMr. Sidney KovinskyMr. and Mrs. Pete KrajacicMrs. Justine KramerMrs. Aniela KrausMrs. and Mrs. Robert KurtisMrs. Marie La BarberaMrs. Linda LaMaireMr. John LandMr. Paul LankfordMs. Penny LarsenMr. Arthur W. LarsonMr. Lane LastingerDamon & Teri LawrenceMr. Russell LearyMrs. Pamela LeCompteMr. & Mrs. Ronald F. LeeJames and Karen LehrburgerMs. Dolores LeidenMr. and Mrs. Richard LeonardMr. & Mrs. Ronald LewisMr. and Mrs. Paul D. LeyMs. Cindy LineberryMr. and Mrs. Sal LitricoMs. Glenda LockartMr. Thomas V. LuhnMr. Phillip MadisonMr. Craig A. MagnusonMr. & Mrs. Alfred V. Margo Jr.Mr. David MariottiMr. Jeff Marko

Mr. and Mrs. Ken MarksMr. & Mrs. Richard MartinMr. & Mrs. Raymond B. MartinezMr. Ted MastMr. and Mrs. Larry MayLisa & Larry MayoRollie and Audrey McClellanMr. and Mrs. Kevin McElligottRobert V McJennett DO PAMr. and Mrs. Jack McLaughlinThomas and Kathryn MeachumMs. Judith MellorMs. Jane R. MeyerJohn and Stacey MilkovichMrs. Charlene MillerHarri MillerMrs. Hazel MillerDr. & Mrs. Richard A. MillerMr. and Mrs. Irwin MindellS.C. MitchellMr. Jeffrey MontieMrs. Suzanne D. MoodyMr. Randy MoreyMr. Greg MorganMr. Michael MosleyMr. and Mrs. Robert MoutrayBobbie MuellerMr. & Mrs. Dennis J. MullenMr. George C. MurphyMr. and Mrs. Joe MurphyMr. and Mrs. Terry MusketMr. and Mrs. Craig MuthMr. Richard NeeseMr. Michael NettleMr. Jay A. NizborskiMs. Jeri NormanMr. Michael NowakowskiMr. and Mrs. Michael OshiroOsinga Construction, Inc.Ms. Lois OsmanMs. Norma PadronDr. & Mrs. Louis PalermoMr. Richard PearsonMr. Jon PellettDr. Ken PelusoJaney L. PetersMr. and Mrs. Brian PetersonTom & Marge PiernickMr. Philip PipitoneMr. James B. PodrazaMr. and Mrs. John C. PondMr. John PorrecaMr. Edward Proefke JrMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey PughMs. Tricia PursleyAlan RalphMr. and Mrs. Michael RedmondMr. Rick ReederMr. and Mrs. Lee RegulskiMr. and Mrs. Paul ReiferMr. Peter ReillyMr. and Mrs. Dan RiggsDr. and Mrs. Gerald RobbinsMr. James D. RobinsonMr. Thom RobinsonJoseph A. Rodriquez IIIMr. Rene RodriguezMr. Charles RogersMr. James RollerMr. and Mrs. Adam RosenthalMrs. Paula RosoffMrs. Marie RothmanDr. & Mrs. Paul RubensteinMr. & Mrs. Paul E. RungeMr. and Mrs. Andrej RutkisMr. and Mrs. Charles RyanMs. Diana SagerMr. and Mrs. Len SamuelsMrs. Sandra SanfilippoRose and Jack SauerMr. Frank ScaglioneMr. and Mrs. Glenn ScheafnockerDr. and Mrs. Paul SchmidtMr. Robert M. SchmidtStephanie Joy SchulmanMr. Joseph Schupp

Mr. Les ScottMr. and Mrs. Brent SemblerMr. and Mrs. Robert SharkeyMr. Robert ShreveMrs. Harold SiegelMr. and Mrs. Joseph SilverMr. Albert SimeoneMr. and Mrs. William SlobodkinMr. Greg SmithMr. Joshua SmithMr. Michael SmithRich & Coni SmythMr. and Mrs. William SnyderMs. Edelgard SpencerMr. & Mrs. Dale SpurgeonMr. Randy SquiresMr. Jon StathamMr. John StauntonMs. Sherri StevensMr. Dan StitesMs. Deborah StittMr. Donald StrattonMs. Lori SuellauMr. and Mrs. David SurplusMrs. Marilyn V. SweebeMr. Daniel Szarowicz and Ms. Debbie FambroMr. Preston TaylorMrs. Linda TenneyThe Hampton at ClearwaterMs. Tammy ThomasMr. Earl TimmonsMr. Theodore W. Tober JrMr. John TobinMr. and Mrs. Carl TreleavenMr. and Mrs. John S. TsagarisMr. Steven UiterwykUltrasound Imaging SpecialistsU-Stow-N-Go StorageMs. Karen Van ValinMr. and Mrs. Arnold VanZantenMs. Jidgette VernickMr. Michael VernieriMs. Pat WakupMr. David Walker and Ms. Alicia MedeirosMr. & Mrs. Tom WalkerMs. Sarah WardMs. Joan WarringtonMr. & Mrs. Geoffrey C. WeberMr. William WeinrebMr. James WellsMr. Bryan WheelerMs. Blannie WhelanDr. Brummitte Dale Wilson M.D.Sen. and Mrs. Harold WilsonMrs. Maureen WiltseMr. and Mrs. Harold E. WistedMs. Michele WolfeMr. and Mrs. Bill WoodardMr. Orin S. YarbroughMs. Joan YunkerMr. and Mrs. Gene ZakisMr. Robert ZaviszaMr. Douglas ZelmanZink Family Ltd Partnership

THESPIAN: $250+ ANNUALLYMr. Martin ArmstrongMr. Robert AustinMr. Justin BidwellMs. Geri BiewerMs. Mia BjornMr. Roy R. BloomquistMrs. Gladys BonningtonMr. Dale BurnsMs. Dorothy CallenderCarlisle Fields & Co.Mr. Ken CarsonMr. Bernie ChandlerMs. Roberta Lutz ChristensonMs. Dorothy A. ColemanMr. and Mrs. Gary W. CollottaMr. Ian CordellMr. and Mrs. Martin Coulombe

Mr. and Mrs. David DealMrs. Ann DelmonicoDrs. Devaki & Naakesh DewanMr. & Mrs. Joseph DippreDone Rite RoofingMr. & Mrs. Rick EdensMr. and Mrs. Dale EnsmingerMr. Wes EubanksMr. Thomas FerraroMs. Cheryl FollettMs. Christine FrankelMs. Betty Jo GastonMr. William HarcourtMrs. Chloe HarrimanMr. and Mrs. Walter W. HatchMs. Julia G. JohnsonMr. Samuel JonesMr. VanKeuren JonesMr. Thomas KenyonMr. and Mrs. Robert KnothMr. and Mrs. Gerard LaRoccaMr. Robert LenartMr. Anthony MarselloMr. Tim MatthewsDr. and Mrs. Richard K. MazaMr. Arthur McKearney and Ms. Barbara BalserMr. Lenny MyersMs. Joan NathanMs. Laurie ORearMr. and Mrs. Richard PajotDr. Carol PappasDr. J Wayne Phillips & Mrs. Bridget PhillipsMrs. Sandra RajiMr. Christopher ReinerMr. and Mrs. Clifford RicksonMr. and Mrs. Stephen RoeschDr. Susan RoperMr. William SimmonsMr. Bruce SnivelyMrs. Barbara SparrerMrs. Francine SperrazzaMr. Foye F. Staniford JrMs. Maja StearnsMs. Joann Strobbe and Mr. Tom MacQuarrieMr. and Mrs. Walter TannerMr. William TrogeleMr. & Mrs. Greg VeltmanMs. Lisa WareMs. Elizabeth C. WilliamsMr. Kenneth Winter

As of May 1, 2012.

$150 and Under

Nearly 4,800 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.


engageCorporate Partners Recognized with Dinner and Private John Waite Concert

Backstage with our Corporate Partners featuring John Waite, a private dinner and concert, recognized Ruth Eckerd Hall’s 2011 – 12 corporate partners and welcomed prospective new partners. The evening included a “Time for

Wine” backstage experience in the Stars’ Dressing Rooms, dinner from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, recognition for corporate partners, a behind the scenes Q&A with Bobby Rossi, the Hall’s Chief Programming Officer, an “Expanding the Experience” discussion with Jeff Hartzog, the Hall’s Director of Operations, a drawing for a trip from Elite Travel – an American Express Travel Representative and a concert featuring John Waite. Steve Kramer, Managing Partner with New York Life and Corporate Committee Chairman, led the evening’s events. This year’s event was held on the Hall’s Main Stage and Backstage with over 120 people attending, representing 53 businesses. Corporate and business partners are vital to Ruth Eckerd Hall. Their donations help fund day-to-day operations and bring exceptional programming that makes the Tampa Bay community a better place to work, live and play.

From left to right: Stephanie Smith, Ruth Eckerd Hall Chief Development Officer, Joyce Pemberton, Ruth Eckerd Hall Director of Corporate Partnerships, Melissa Seixas, Progress Energy Community Relations Manager, John Waite, Annica Keeler, Tampa Bay Times and Steve Kramer, Managing Partner with New York Life and Ruth Eckerd Hall Corporate Committee Chairman.

Stradivarius Society Gala – A Grand Success

The Stradivarius Society Gala – An Evening with Itzhak Perlman, violin and Rohan De Silva, piano held in March was chaired by Leslie Freedman and Heather Gills. The evening supported the tradition of bringing the finest of national and international classical programming to our community. Symphony sponsor Dr. and Mrs. James P. Gills, Jr. and Concerto sponsors Mrs. Dayton Andrews and Pinch A Penny were recognized for their support. The evening included a performance by pianist, Gabrielle Lewis, who also shared stories of the impact that participating at The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute had on her. Additionally, past chairs Maria Cantonis and Chris Nodine were recognized for their support.

Members of the Stradivarius Society were treated to a private, post-concert reception where Mr. Perlman and Mr. De Silva generously gave of their time at a VIP meet and greet and photo session. Pictured left to right is Vilma Buffman, Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President & CEO, Itzhak Perlman (seated) and Rohan De Silva.

Charity of Choice Event with Iconic Artist Peter Max Benefits Hall’s Arts

Education Programs

Earlier this year, nearly 100 arts patrons attended a private Charity of Choice event featuring iconic artist Peter Max’s works. Hosted by Susan Benjamin, Syd Entel Galleries and Susan Benjamin Glass, Owner and Gallery Director as well as long-time Ruth Eckerd Hall supporter, the event benefited Ruth Eckerd Hall’s arts education programs. This unique event was also attended by many Ruth Eckerd Hall supporters as well as Peter Max himself! Mr. Max donated his painting of Ruth Eckerd Hall, which was part of the live auction at the 7th Annual Spring Gala (see page 12).

From left to right: Susan Benjamin, Gallery Director and Owner, Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President & CEO, Stephanie Smith, Ruth Eckerd Hall Chief Development Officer, Joyce Bonomini, Ruth Eckerd Hall Director of Education and Rick Bouchard, Ruth Eckerd Hall Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Directors.


engageAnnual Dinner

Attendance Sets RecordAt the Annual Dinner of Ruth Eckerd Hall Members with over 130 attendees, several members of the Board of Directors as well as key leaders of the Hall provided an overview of the Hall’s past reach and plans for the future. The Hall’s retiring Board members Mark Edmunds, George Cantonis, Charlie Robinson, John Thomas and Mark Wimberly were recognized. Additionally, new Board members David Abelson, Philip Beauchamp, Susan Benjamin, Frank Hibbard and Barry Shevlin were welcomed. New Board Chairman Joshua Magidson said, “I am extremely excited to work with Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President and CEO and Stephanie Smith, Ruth Eckerd Hall Chief Development Officer as we continue to build upon the success of Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater.”

Annual Report highlights:• Programmed, produced and hosted more than 1,000 concerts and events• Impacted more than 750,000 arts patrons• Continued to be one of the top-ranked venues in the U.S. for number of tickets sold to concerts and events as well as total gross ticket sales• Touched the lives of 87,750 adults and children with arts education experiences• Offered 177,000 hours of arts education experiences• Partnered with nearly 40 corporate partners to aid the support of the Hall’s mission and to provide the arts in our community• Joined with nearly 20 grantor partners to continue to reach patrons and students with the performing arts and arts education• Donated 1,150 complimentary tickets to nearly 250 nonprofit community partners to support their fundraising efforts• Distributed over 630 complimentary tickets for teacher engagement and nearly 1,140 complimentary tickets to engage those who may not have access to live theater in our community• Supported the mission of 115 other organizations• Partnered with over 20 other organizations to fulfill our mission• Supplied 355 volunteers the ability to donate 43,350 hours saving the Hall over $314,300

Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President & CEO; Joshua Magidson, Ruth Eckerd Hall Board of Directors Chairman and Rick Bouchard, Immediate Past Ruth Eckerd Hall Board of Directors Chairman.

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connect7th Annual Spring Gala – Star-Gazing at the Cocoanut Grove

Ruth Eckerd Hall’s 7th Annual Spring Gala – Star-Gazing at the Cocoanut Grove celebrated the glamour of Hollywood’s famous nightclub. Nearly 350 guests enjoyed an evening dining on stage and on an extension over the theater seats while experiencing the excitement of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute student performances and dancing to the music of Southtown Fever. Guests participated in a silent auction as well as a live auction with auctioneer Gary Connors. The evening was catered by Café Ponte. This year’s event raised over $176,000 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 the Spring Gala event, go to www.cameronhphotograhy.photoreflect.com, click on Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Spring Gala. This link will be available until August 30.

Spring Gala Sponsors & Supporters

Guests enjoy the star-studded dance floor at the 7th Annual Spring Gala.

From left to right seated: Ron and Phyllis Rabun, Gala Chairs Debbie and David Stone and Catie and Bob McGivney.From left to right standing: Parker and Vickie Stafford and Laurie and Steve Jacobs.

Ami Forte, Wealth Advisor, Managing Director of The Forte Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Grand Sponsor of the Annual Spring Gala with daughter-in-law Desirae Forte.

Grand SponsorThe Forte Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Celebration SponsorsClearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional ConsultantsCreative Contractors, Inc.

Toast SponsorsBright House NetworksClearwater Gas / City of ClearwaterDimmitt Automotive GroupProgress EnergyRaymond James FinancialRegions Bank

Table SponsorsCarol and Philip BeauchampLeah and Glenn BergoffenNiki and Ray BouchardKaren and Rick BouchardCantonis Family FoundationCèsar A. Lara, M.D., Center for Weight ManagementDr. Eric and Melissa EgoziElite Travel – an American Express Travel RepresentativeAleta and Fred FisherHancock Bank / Whitney BankJefferson Bank of FloridaKathleen and Roger JohnsonMacFarland Ferguson & McMullenNorthern TrustPDR Certified Public AccountantsPinch A Penny, Inc.Prudential Commercial Real Estate FLDeborah and Charlie RutzBarbara and Eric SchmitzDebbie and David StoneTampa Bay TimesUBS Financial Services Inc.Wells Fargo InsuranceWell Fargo The Private Bank

Media SponsorTampa Bay Magazine

Ruth Eckerd Hall gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and companies that generously provided services or products in support of the 7th Annual Spring Gala:

Alden Beach Resort & SuitesAlfano’s Restaurant & Splendido LoungeAnonymousAnthony’s Coal Fired PizzaAPSCO Appliance CenterBeach BeltsBelleair Bluffs CleanersBelleair Country ClubBelleair JewelryBelleair OpticiansBig Cat RescueCongressman Gus BilirakisBird’s UnderwaterBlur Nightclub and ShowbarBonefish GrillBright House NetworksCafé PonteCarmel Café and Wine BarCarraba’s Italian GrillCasa Monica HotelCèsar A. Lara, M.D., Center for Weight ManagementThe Chic A Boom RoomClearwater Center for Cosmetic SurgeryClearwater Marine AquariumCobblestone CourtColumbia RestaurantBecky ConklingGary ConnorsConstance McCardle CouturierCountryside Country ClubThe DaliDana Dineen Floral DesignDimmitt Automotive GroupD-MAR General Contractors & Development, Inc.Doreen DiPolito

Melissa EgoziEast Lake Woodlands Country ClubElite Travel – an American Express Travel RepresentativeEmbassy LimousineFisherman’s ParadiseFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine BarThe Florida AquariumFlorida Orange Groves WineryForlini’s Ristorante & BarThe Fresh MarketFriends of MusicGlazer Children’s MuseumGold & Diamond SourceGrand Hyatt Tampa BayGrillSmithGreat ExplorationsSheriff Bob GuattieriGladys Douglas HackworthJen HollowayState Representative Ed HooperLee Ellen HooperHunter’s Green Country ClubHyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and SpaIM EventsInnisbrook Resort & Golf ClubIsland Way GrillIvy Mary Designs, LLCThe John and Mabel Ringling Museum of ArtKelly’s Kurt ListugKing’s Ransom Luxury Yacht ChartersLeuken’sThe Lobster PotCharlane MartinPeter MaxThe Melting PotMorton Plant Mease FoundationThe Music GalleryOystercatchersNorthwood Floral MarketWayne, Marion and Jenny Panek

Panera BreadLiz PasconeThe Pink PetticoatPRP Wine International, Inc.Radiance MedspaRed Bamboo Medi SpaRenaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf ClubJeanie RenfrowRobert Young JewelersRoberts PrintingRob’s, Inc.Carolyn RoehmRooms To GoRuth Eckerd HallRobert SabudaSandpearl Resort Barbara SchmitzThe Segway AdventureSegway of Central Florida/ Mount DoraKaren Seel, Pinellas County CommissionerSouthern Wine & SpiritsVickie StaffordStarLite Dining CruisesChristopher StillDebbie and David StoneSvedkaSyd Entel Galleries / Susan Benjamin Glass etc.Tampa Bay MagazineTampa Bay RaysTampa Museum of ArtTampa’s Lowry Park ZooTampa Palms Country ClubTaylor GuitarsTown of BelleairTrickels JewelryU.S. Tent RentalVertical VenturesMichael VollbrachtWalt Disney World Co.Warm Mineral SpringsWeekie Wachee Springs State ParkWentworth Country ClubWest Coast Shutters & Sunburst, Inc.Dean Young


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Retired President & CEO and Awards Two Eckerd Theater Company Actors’ Talents

The Clearwater / Tampa Bay Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) held its Annual Career Awards Luncheon in Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Margarete Heye Great Room, which was quite appropriate since Ruth Eckerd Hall was represented by one alumni and two Eckerd Theater Company (ETC) actors. This year’s Community Award winner, Robert Freedman, retired Ruth Eckerd Hall President & CEO was honored for his outstanding contribution to the arts and the community. Additionally, ETC actors Alex Perry and Gi Sung placed second and third respectively in this year’s Musical Theatre Awards. NSAL was founded in 1944 to recognize and promote promising young talent in the arts. Congratulations to all three award winners!

Volunteers SalutedLast year, Ruth Eckerd Hall had 355 volunteers donate 43,350 hours saving the Hall $314,300! In May, these volunteers were honored with a dinner at Jimmy’s Fish House. The event marked the 31st gathering of the Hall’s volunteers from ushers to administrative support personnel. At the event, volunteers were awarded service pins recognizing each person for the years they have volunteered. A variety of giveaways were also awarded including a grand prize of a cruise for two. All volunteers were presented with a special

“thank you” gift 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, arts patrons and the community at large. We extend a BIG thank you for their service!

Events Bring Community TogetherFor nearly 10 years, Ruth Eckerd Hall has expanded its presence and branded the Hall’s name on events all over the Tampa Bay area. Ruth Eckerd Hall on the Road produces Blast Friday, a free outdoor concert in downtown Clearwater, which is held in front of the Capitol Theatre. Blast Friday is held the fourth Friday of each month September through May. It is proudly sponsored by Casanova Restaurant and Lounge, Bright House Networks, the Tampa Bay Times, The Eagle 107.3, the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa and is supported by the City of Clearwater, the Cleveland Street District and the Downtown Development Board. To find out more information on future concerts, please visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com. Additionally, Ruth Eckerd Hall on the Road and the Tampa Bay Rays have teamed up for the fifth year to produce the popular Summer Concert Series at The Trop.

Volunteers enjoy dinner at the Annual Salute where they were recognized for their service.

Robert Freedman, retired Ruth Eckerd Hall President & CEO was honored at a recent National Society of Arts and Letters Luncheon with the group’s Annual Community Award.

Members of the Clearwater community enjoy the pop/rock band Firefall, who earned two platinum and three gold albums, at the April Blast Friday event, which broke an attendance record. Photo credit: Thomas Walbolt


shineFamilies and Children Benefit from Tampa Bay Times Fund GenerosityOnce again this year, the Tampa Bay Times Fund has stepped forward with a contribution to the summer tuition assistance program of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall. With a donation of $5,000 they have enabled The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute to ensure that no child is denied an arts experience because of financial need. “We know that participation in arts programs helps children appreciate their creativity and their unique gifts,” said Nancy Waclawek, Director of the Tampa Bay Times Fund. “And summer camp is fun! So we’re thrilled to be able to help more children experience that fun.” One such child is Kasey Yates, who returns to the summer program for the second year. His mom, Loyda, offers this insight: “This program granted an unimaginable opportunity for Kasey to grow in the performing arts world. Given the tuition assistance program and the amount of positive encouragement he receives each day from The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute staff, teachers and peers he is allowed to be himself and experience new opportunities. This made an impact for a lifetime in his ever growing and changing world.” This year, Kasey will participate in several classes, including Try It!, Fairies & Wizards, Ice Age and Band of Pirates at no cost to his family. “The summer program for Kasey is a tremendous blessing for us,” says Loyda. All involved couldn’t agree more!

Student Scholarships Funded by Donor GenerosityEach year five talented high school juniors or seniors are selected as first place recipients of the Ruth Eckerd Hall Youth Scholarships in the Performing Arts. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, in 2012 each student was awarded $2,000 to continue their studies of the performing arts. Additionally, the scholarships were presented to the students by national artists Chick Corea, Wilson Phillips, members of the Florida Orchestra, members of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Dance Company and cast members of Memphis. Following is an overview of each student’s accomplishments.

Billy Cassidy is this year’s recipient of the Jazz Scholarship. He is a senior at Howard W. Blake High School of the Performing Arts. Billy plays in his school’s marching band, gospel choir and drama department musical. He is a member of Jazz Juvenocracy, a professional youth jazz ensemble. Billy is a member of the Ruth Eckerd Hall / Clearwater Jazz Holiday Combo. He was selected to the All-County Orchestra. Billy won most outstanding Rhythm section at the Lakeside Jazz Festival in 2009 and 2010. He also won the most outstanding Percussion at Blake High School in 2010 and 2011.

Alexandra Halchak is this year’s recipient of the Vocal Scholarship. She is a junior at East Lake High School and has been studying voice at The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall for six years. Alexandra has been a member of the Hoffman Institute’s Teen Choir for three years and has recently added piano studies to her schedule. Her list of accomplishments include performing with the East Lake High School Madrigal singers and the Women’s Barber Shop choir, where she is a lead vocalist. Alexandra has had exceptional showings at the St. Petersburg Opera Competition, with the All County Chorus as well as with her yearly participation in Walt Disney World’s Candlelight Processional. She is also a talented visual artist and maintains a 4.1 grade point average.

Kaitlyn Resler is the recipient of the Instrumental Scholarship. She is a junior at Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg. Kaitlyn has been a part of the Pinellas Youth Symphony (PYS) for five years, has performed in the woodwind quintet for three years and the PYS brass quintet for two years. She has been selected for the Pinellas All-County Band and the All-State Band for four years. Additionally, Kaitlyn was the second place finalist in the instrumental category in this year’s Walker’s Rising Stars Scholarship Competition.

Jaclyn Rosenstein is the recipient of the Dance Scholarship. She is a senior at East Lake High School. Jaclyn has been dancing for 14 years. She is a member of The Marcia P. Hoffman Rhythm & Sole Tap Ensemble. Jaclyn is a member of the International Thespian Society. She has received numerous scholarships to dance conventions and programs including the Joffrey Ballet.

Adam Zeph is the recipient of the Drama Scholarship. He is a senior at Dunedin High School where he is dual enrolled in St. Petersburg College. Adam has studied Drama at The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall. He was last year’s winner of the Walker’s Rising Stars Scholarship in Drama, where he was voted the Audience Favorite and Fan Favorite. Adam is an Eagle Scout and a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society and the International Thespian Society. He has a cumulative grade point average of 4.3.

Kasey Yates, a seven-year-old summer camp participant with spina-bifida doesn’t let his disease prevent him from having a great summer being a regular kid.


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Support for Ruth Eckerd Hall is provided in part through the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Clearwater and the Leading Ladies of Ruth Eckerd Hall. The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute and Eckerd Theater Company are supported in part by South Arts, The Tampa Bay Times Fund, Inc., Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc., the Pinellas Community Foundation, Eckerd Family Foundation, New York Life, The MetLife Foundation, The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, Roy M. Speer Foundation, Target, The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., Pinellas Cultural Foundation, Macy’s and the Volunteer Fund.

Thank You To Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Grantor Partners

This fall, Ruth Eckerd Hall and The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute will launch its most ambitious effort in years, a Technical Theater Track to give Bay area students the opportunity to receive the creative and technical foundation for future careers in today’s entertainment industry. The Technical Track will partner with Pinellas and Hillsborough County high schools, private high schools and local colleges. This program will broaden the opportunities for students that wish to work behind-the-scenes to design and build sets, operate lighting, sound and digital effects under the supervision of award-winning professionals of Broadway-caliber productions. A major partner in this exciting endeavor is Production Resource Group (PRG), which will help recruit leading industry professionals to work with the students (as will the Broadway League through their Broadway Speakers Bureau). PRG will also provide state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that students are working with the most current and widely used entertainment technology. Students will also be given the chance to apply for PRG’s prestigious internships at 14 sites across the U.S. “We are about to embark on a fabulous journey,” said Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President and CEO. “When I speak

with community leaders they comment that what is needed are jobs, jobs, jobs. Young people want to be a part of theater but don’t realize they can have a technical career in the arts.” Additionally, when the renovation of Ruth Eckerd Hall is complete, a cabaret theater stage (see pages four and five) will be a new feature in the Grand Lobby. Students will have the opportunity to perform as well as be part of the technical process preparing performances for Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Main Stage.

Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Technical Theater Track will broaden the opportunities for students to receive the creative and technical foundation for future careers in today’s entertainment industry.

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Check PresentationThe members of the Leading Ladies presented a check for $47,000 to Ruth Eckerd Hall at their May Luncheon. The

funds continue their tradition of supporting the arts education programs of The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The donation reflected the proceeds from the many Leading Ladies fundraising events held throughout the 2011 – 12 season including the Welcome Back Brunch, Breakfast with Santa, their Holiday Gala, What’s In Your Future, Rhinestone Round-up and Sunday in the Tropics. Since their inception 31 years ago, the Leading Ladies have contributed nearly two million dollars to benefit the arts education programs of Ruth Eckerd Hall. Their ongoing commitment to arts education is truly appreciated!

From left to right: Jenny Austin, 1st Vice President; Louise Collins, 2nd Vice President; Jan Harroun, President; Anne Lauder, Treasurer; Jan Weaver, Assistant Treasurer; Valerie Rees, Recording Secretary and Marie Gage, Corresponding Secretary at the Annual Check Presentation Ceremony.

Technical Theater Track to LaunchThank you to the following colleges and high schools for being the first to agree to join Ruth Eckerd Hall and The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute in the new Technical Theater Track program.

Joseph Seivold, Headmaster, Berkeley Preparatory School

David Kilgore, Principal, Calvary Christian High School

Keith Mastorides, Principal, Clearwater High School

Gerald M. Schlereth, Principal, Countryside High School

Hepburn Reuben, Principal, Dunedin High School

Bob Poth, Principal, East Lake High School

Dr. Donald R. Eastman, III, President, Eckerd College

John A. Stewart, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Pinellas County Schools

William D. Law, Jr., President, St. Petersburg College

Dr. Ronald L. Vaughn, President, University of Tampa

For membership information, call 727.712.2720 or visit www.RuthEckerdHall.com

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New shows are being added all the time! For a complete calendar, up-to-date information or to purchase tickets to any of our great shows, please contact the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office at 727.791.7400 or visit our website at RuthEckerdHall.com. All dates and times are subject to change.

Circle of Stars members, please contact us on the VIP Line or at [email protected].

AUGUST 1 Little Feat; 7:30 pm (CT) 1 Beauty & the Beast; 7:30 pm 2 Beauty & the Beast; 7:30 pm 3 Beauty & the Beast; 8 pm* 4 Beauty & the Beast; 2 & 8 pm 5 Beauty & the Beast; 1 & 7 pm 6 Ted Nugent; 7:30 pm 6 Lindsey Buckingham; 8 pm (CT) 15 Meat Loaf; 7:30 pm 16 Steve Vai; 8 pm (Palladium) 25 HippieFest; 7 pm (Hippie Marketplace; 5 pm) Featuring Johnny Winter Band, Edgar Winter Band, Rick Derringer,

Mountain’s Leslie West and Savoy Brown’s Kim Simmonds 25 Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine Presents: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory movie; 3 pm (CT)

SEPTEMBER 1 Bill Maher**; 8 pm 14 Shaun Hopper; 7:30 pm (CT) 22 Imagination Movers; 1:30 & 4:30 pm 23 Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson; 7:30 pm 29 Fiona Apple; 8 pm

CT = Capitol Theatre; Downtown Clearwater *Circle of Stars members are invited to a post-show Cast Party. Artist attendance at reception is not implied or guaranteed. **For mature audiences.

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Editorial Credits Summer 2012Applause 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, RuthEckerdHall.com. All rights reserved.

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.Joshua Magidson, Chairman, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. Zev Buffman, President & CEO, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.

Writer / Editor Tami Alderman, Development Associate

Staff ContributorsNathan Archer, Graphic DesignerEric Blankenship, Director of MarketingMaggie Ciadella, Social Memberships ManagerNancy Dietrich, Special Events ManagerAnna McGuire, Campaign Development AssociateJoyce Pemberton, Director of Corporate Partnerships

Melissa Reddington, Director of MembershipSharon Reid-Kane, Assistant Director of EducationSuzanne Ruley, Grants ManagerStephanie Smith, Chief Development OfficerHeather Wilson, Development Research Analyst

Mission StatementRuth Eckerd Hall engages the community to master, experience, discover and explore quality performing arts.

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Here’s how you can contact us to get involved:

To become involved in the Expanding the Experience Campaign, please contact

Stephanie Smith, Chief Development Officer at 727.712.2718 or [email protected].

To continue or increase your membership, please contact Melissa Reddington, Director of

Membership at 727.712.2723 or [email protected].

To support the Hall’s fundraising events or to host a Charity of Choice event to benefit the

Hall’s arts education programs, please contact Nancy Dietrich, Special Events Manager at

727.712.2760 or [email protected].

To support a Leading Ladies event, please contact Heather Wilson, Development Research Analyst at 727.712.2795 or

[email protected].

To become a corporate partner of the Hall, please contact Joyce Pemberton, Director of Corporate Partnerships at 727.712.2716 or

[email protected].

Interested in becoming an usher, please contact Sandy Villasuso, Senior House Manager at 727.712.2707 or [email protected].

Interested in becoming an administrative volunteer, please contact Deb Vermeer, Director

of Human Resources at 727.712.2719 or [email protected].

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