RUTH ECKERD HALL… CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

RUTH ECKERD HALL, INC. RUTH ECKERD HALL | MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS | MURRAY STUDIO THEATER | RUTH ECKERD HALL ON THE ROAD | CAPITOL THEATRE

2013 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT REPORTCHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

A RUTH ECKERD HALL, INC. EXPERIENCE

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TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY

TO MASTER, EXPERIENCE,

DISCOVER AND EXPLORE

QUALITY PERFORMING ARTS.

RUTH ECKERD HALL … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

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Dear Friends,

With this year’s Community Improvement Report, we’d like to share stories with you about the countless ways that Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Capitol Theatre and the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts have touched the lives of so many within our community. We truly believe that the performing arts have improved our individual lives as well as improved our community as a whole.

For Joshua (“Josh”), the performing arts entered his life at a young age when he attended his first live symphony performance. Since then, Josh has held key leadership roles at various performing arts organizations as well as made many fond memories attending performances and events at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Capitol Theatre. For Zev, the performing arts influenced who he has spent his life with (he met Vilma, his wife of 50 years, when she auditioned and was cast in his very first Broadway show). Zev (and Vilma) have spent a lifetime promoting the performing arts and they wouldn’t change a thing!

We encourage you to review the stories shared throughout our Community Improvement Report along with statistics and accolades for our premiere performing arts venue and exceptional arts education school in the “story notes.” We hope that you enjoy reading the stories as much as we did! Thank you for joining us on our continual quest to change lives through the performing arts!

Joshua Magidson Zev Buffman Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.

Friends

Photo Credit: Jeff O’Kelley

Photo Credit: Tracey May

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Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Capitol Theatre and the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts provides more than music, more than dance, more than comedy and more than drama. We provide you…

…the opportunity to throw your arms in the air and sway to the beat of your favorite song.

…the first glimpse of your little girl doing a pirouette.

…moments to laugh until tears run down your face.

…your first chance to be awe-struck by a scene from a Broadway play.

Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Capitol Theatre and the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts provides you with…

…opportunities to change your life, or the lives of others, through the performing arts!

Total number of arts patrons impacted – 750,000*.Total number of on-site and off-site concerts and events held – 1,000*.Total number of sold-out shows – 20.

Total number of nonprofit organizations and outreach groups partnered with – 338.Total number of tickets donated and provided as outreach to the underserved – 2,615.

*Includes best estimates of non-ticketed events.

STORY NOTES:

Ruth Eckerd Hall RUTH ECKERD HALL RANKS HIGHAccording to Pollstar, a worldwide concert industry publication, Ruth Eckerd Hall is:

• 1st in Tampa Bay

• 10th in the U.S.

• 16th worldwide

Note: In the top 100 highest grossing theater venues category.

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New Single Performance Record Set for Paid Attendance

An Evening with Robin Williams

set a new record at Ruth Eckerd

Hall with a total paid attendance

of 2,185. It was the highest paid

attendance since the theater was

renovated in 2003. Robin Williams

later tweeted, “Thank you Ruth

Eckerd Hall. Great theater and

great audience!”

Three Local Awards Won

The Tampa Bay Magazine – The Best of 2013

issue named Ruth Eckerd Hall the Best Concert

Venue! Ruth Eckerd Hall won Tampa Bay

Newspapers award for Best Performing Arts

Venue and the Tampa Bay Business Journal

selected Ruth Eckerd Hall as the 2013 Nonprofit

of the Year in the Arts, Culture and Humanities

category. According to Zev Buffman, Ruth

Eckerd Hall President and CEO, “Ruth Eckerd

Hall is honored and proud to be one of the

organizations truly making a difference in our

Tampa Bay community.”

Performance

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MEMBERS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Members Pay it Forward

Beth England (far left) with students from

St. Petersburg Academy Prep at a Tampa Bay Rays

baseball game. Beth and John (not pictured)

England are Founding Friends of Music members.

Additionally, since 2010 they have attended

fundraising events such as the 2013 Spring Gala,

where they successfully bid on a live auction item – a

suite at a Rays game for 16. They decided to put the

suite to good use by inviting students from a local

school. According to Beth, “The students had a

ball (pun intended). They were treated royally in the

suite and got to see a good game.” Thanks to the

England’s generosity, Ruth Eckerd Hall’s performing

arts students AND the Academy Prep students

benefited. What a great way to pay it forward!

Giving Brings It Full Circle

Circle of Stars Platinum level member Scott Flexer shared at a performance this

past season, “I attended Eckerd College and worked in the Eckerd Drug Store

warehouse while in college. Contributing to Ruth Eckerd Hall now brings it full

circle for me.” Scott and his wife Heidi along with their daughters Ciarrah and

Rhianna feel that it’s important to be members of the Hall. It provides the whole

family with a way to give back to the community while giving them access to great

performing arts experiences.

Giv

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MEMBERS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Forming Bonds of FriendshipAccording to Vicki and Steven DeGeorge, members since 2007, ”Our experience at Ruth Eckerd Hall goes beyond just seeing a show. Our chats with all the staff members sharing stories from our lives and their kind words of appreciation are what really keeps us coming back. Everyone gives us the red carpet treatment and we so appreciate that. We have also made great friends just by being behind the scenes and at Dress Circle events.”

Logging Miles to Support the ArtsForrest Bennett (pictured with daughter Sarah) says he’s Ruth Eckerd Hall’s “biggest fan north of Pasco County.” A member since moving to Hernando Beach 11 years ago, he attends several dozen performances each year. “It’s 130 miles round trip for me but well worth the drive. Ruth Eckerd Hall has world class acoustics, an intimate setting and a friendly, proactive staff that makes each show a pleasure. It is the very best venue in the Tampa Bay area.”

Members bought 25% of the total tickets sold equaling nearly $3 million in revenue.

STORY NOTES:

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THE CAPITOL THEATRE … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

New Life Breathed Into Capitol TheatreIn December 2012, Ruth Eckerd Hall and the City of Clearwater held a groundbreaking ceremony for the rebuilding of the Capitol Theatre. Nearly 100 supporters, patrons and residents attended. Located in downtown Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District, the Capitol Theatre was constructed in 1921 and is one of Florida’s oldest operating theaters.

On March 24, 2013, after a sold-out performance by veteran comic Gallagher, the historic Capitol Theatre closed its doors. Prior to the show, a ceremony was held to unveil the Capitol Theatre’s final rendering. A rendering hung above the marquee and gave those who passed by a glimpse of the future of the 92-year-old structure.

STORY NOTES:Total number of events held – 54*.

Total number of sold-out shows – 14*.

*The Capitol Theatre was closed between March 25 and December 17, 2013 for renovations.

New

The historic Capitol Theatre underwent a major renovation that transformed it into a customer centric venue that rivals any other theater of its size in the country. While remaining sensitive to the intimacy, acoustics and sightlines that have made the Capitol Theatre special over the years, the new venue features a new façade that will reflect the historic past, all new seating for more patrons, more restrooms, better concession areas, new lobbies, loge boxes, a wraparound veranda, a rooftop terrace, a new stage, an expanded backstage area, additional dressing rooms and much more!

George Cretekos, Clearwater Mayor shared, “This is a proud moment in the continuing partnership between the City of Clearwater and Ruth Eckerd Hall. This ground-breaking ushers in a new era of world-class performances at the Capitol Theatre and breathes new excitement into Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District.” Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President and CEO commented, “When I joined Ruth Eckerd Hall in January 2012, my first priority was to rebuild and renew this theater and for it to be the crown jewel and anchor of downtown Clearwater. This vision is coming true! This could not have happened without our partner, the City of Clearwater, its Mayor and the City Council.”

Photo credit: Richard Riley of Riley Productions

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THE CAPITOL THEATRE … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Geri Trautlein donated $1 million to the Expanding the Experience Capital Campaign to restore

the Capitol Theatre. Geri and her husband, Ray, had a long emotional history with the Capitol

Theatre. Ray always wanted to purchase the Lokey building next to the theater, which housed a

dress shop where Geri modeled. During the ‘80s when the theater was called the Royalty Theatre,

Geri danced on the stage in Sweet Charity and served on the board. Ray passed away in 2009.

According to Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall CEO and President, “Geri’s commitment to Ruth

Eckerd Hall and especially the Capitol Theatre cannot be measured and her love for Ray to honor

him this way is very special. We cannot thank her enough for her commitment to the Capitol

and Clearwater.”

In recognition of their generosity, two main areas of the all-new theatre will be named in their honor,

The Ray & Geri Trautlein Grande Lobby and the Ray & Geri Trautlein VIP Lounge.

Ray Trautlein (1925 – 2009)

“Ray and I have lived here more than 40 years and I still

make Clearwater my home. We always felt a connection

with the theater and that corner building. Now, Ray’s

legacy will continue on that corner we love so much,”

Geri shared. “I like giving while I’m living so I’m knowing

where it’s going – it’s give-back time.”

Honor

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THE MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

GRAMMY Museum’s Music Revolution Project Aims to Create Next Generation of Musicians and Songwriters

Tampa Bay is Only Second Area in Country to be Selected for Program

During the summer of 2013, 28 talented Tampa Bay area students were selected

from a pool of nearly 400, to participate in the GRAMMY Museum’s Music

Revolution Project, which was started in Kansas City, Missouri. The program

offered them the opportunity to engage in musical workshops, songwriting courses

and mentoring sessions as well as the opportunity to record the material they had

written in order to be analyzed by music industry leaders. The month-long sessions

concluded with a live “Closing Night” performance on Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Main

Stage, where 1,000 audience members viewed their performances. Kyle Knudsen

shared, “My goal is to be a performing and recording artist in popular music. Music

touches everyone in a way that nothing else can – it brings on incredible feelings.

My greatest desire is when people hear my music they become more alive. I want

to create a soundtrack of life. Thank you to Ruth Eckerd Hall and the GRAMMY®

Museum for the opportunity to participate in this outstanding program.”

In partnership with the Yob Family Foundation, University of South Florida, the Tampa Bay Times Forum, St. Petersburg College and St. Petersburg College MIRA – Music Industry / Recording Arts.

Technical Theater Career Training Focuses on Job Training Last year, the Technical Theater Career Training (TTCT) program was launched enabling 50 local students from eight colleges and high schools the opportunity to participate in free hands-on workshops that focused on what it takes to make shows happen from behind-the-scenes. The workshops focused on lighting and production, scenic design, audio sound and theatrical production. Additionally, four Master Classes, 20 observation/shadowing opportunities and five summer internships were offered. According to Kelsey Timpone, stage management student, “This internship has offered me life-changing experiences. It has been eye-opening and enabled me to see future possibilities. I have learned technical expertise, leadership and people skills. It was helped me realize my passion.”In partnership with Berkeley Preparatory School, Calvary Christian High School, Clearwater High School, Countryside High School, East Lake High School, Eckerd College, Pinellas County Schools, St. Petersburg College and the University of Tampa.

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THE MARCIA P. HOFFMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Experience

Project: Shattered Silence – Helping Teens Find Their VoiceRuth Eckerd Hall’s Project: Shattered Silence features the real-life experiences of young people in our community, told in their voices. Since being formed, Project: Shattered Silence has grown from barely 15 participants in the first year to nearly 70 in the fifth year. One example of a real-life story was shared by Ana, who by the age of 15 had suffered unbelievable abuse at the hands of her stepfather. After three years and many beatings, Ana and her family bravely fled. After bat-tling homelessness and tremendous anger, Ana has become an honor student, received prestigious leadership awards and has a very promising future. This unique program gave Ana an outlet to share her experiences and a way to work toward forgiveness and healing. This special type of heartfelt storytelling caught the attention of the local community station, WEDU, who jumped on board to document the process of creating Project: Shattered Silence start to finish. A segment of the documentary was nominated for and won a 37th Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy Award. The documentary premiered and aired on

WEDU, bringing the project’s message to a broader audience outside the Clearwater community possibly changing even more lives.

Students Experience Life-Altering Opportunities At White House and National Landmarks

Three of our Ruth Eckerd Hall/Clearwater Jazz Holiday Combo students joined students from across the country when they visited the White House and participated in a special Soulville, USA, The History of Memphis Soul interactive music event with Justin Timberlake. First Lady Michelle Obama was in attendance. Additionally, the Center Stage Mixed Ensemble, an auditioned group of experienced male and female students in grades 9 -12, took a trip to Washington, D.C., where they performed at the Walter Reed Veterans Hospital, the Kennedy Center, the National Institute of Health, the World War II Memorial and had a master class with the American University Chamber Singers. According to a parent, “Arts education has been demonstrated to improve our kids’ scores on standardized tests, make them more likely to go to college, increase their marketability in the workforces as well as bring joy into their lives.”

STORY NOTES:Total number of adults and children impacted by arts education classes and performances – 51,883.

Total number of hours of arts experiences provided – 117,414.

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PREFERRED CORPORATE PARTNERS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Major Partnership Continues to Nurture Vibrant Quality of LifeDuke Energy presented Ruth Eckerd Hall with a $100,000 grant. The company continues as the season sponsor underwriting performances on the Hall’s Main Stage. Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Government and Community Relations Manager shared, “Duke Energy is happy to continue supporting Ruth Eckerd Hall. We value their partnership and the first-rate cultural arts programming and performances they bring to our local communities.” Zev Buffman, Ruth Eckerd Hall President and CEO commented, “We are overwhelmed with gratitude at Duke Energy’s continued generosity. With a little help from our friends, we are able to continue presenting the very best in live entertainment to the Tampa Bay community and change lives through the performing arts.”

Thank you to Ruth Eckerd Hall’s preferred partners, corporations and businesses, who are integral to promoting our economic growth, supporting our mission and helping education our students.

PartnershipSTORY NOTESTotal number of preferred corporate partners supporting the performing arts in our community – 54.

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GRANTORS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

We thank Ruth Eckerd Hall’s grantors. They support our efforts to engage future arts patrons through a variety of programming!

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 School of the Arts is supported in part by The Tampa Bay Times Fund, Inc., Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc., the Pinellas Community Foundation, Friends of Music, Target, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Pinellas Cultural Foundation, Macy’s, Florida Blue, the Nichols Foundation, South Arts, UPS and the Volunteer Usher Fund.

STORY NOTES:Total number of grantors fostering the performing arts in the next generation – 21.

Grantor’s Generosity Provides Enriching Environment for Students

For years the Tampa Bay Times Fund has supported tuition assistance for students whose families

demonstrate need to attend summer classes at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd

Hall. Thanks to their generous grant we were able to offer tuition assistance for 95 classroom experiences to

children ages three to 17. According to the parent of one of the students, “Thanks to the tuition

assistance program our daughter was able to return for the second summer. It meant the world to her and our

family. As a young child, she was extremely shy and found it difficult to speak up in school. Well those days

are behind us thanks to the high quality training provided with love and guidance from your professional staff. My daughter has recently earned a solo spot in an

upcoming school play. Thank you for making a tremendous difference in a young girl’s life!”

Generosity

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SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Scholarships Make Student’s Dreams Come True

Rachel Salzman, Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts student who won first place in the vocal and drama categories of the 1st Annual Dare to Dream Awards shared, “Winning the first place scholarships in both categories last year has given me so much confidence as a performer. It was the first time that I had ever performed on a stage as big as Ruth Eckerd Hall. The instructors at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts have been wonderful teachers over the years and I have learned so much thanks to them. Not only was the recognition for first place an honor but the scholarship money I received is helping me pay for college. I will be studying musical theatre at Emerson College in Boston. Thank you Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Dare to Dream Awards for believing in me and making my daring dream a reality.”

Cameron MacMillan, first place winner in the instrumental classical category commented, “The Dare to Dream Awards will enable me to earn a college degree and good standing among other musicians, unlocking numerous opportunities for me to continue forward in the world of music.”

Jessica Sullivan, first place winner in the dance category told us, “Thanks to the Dare to Dream Awards, I will be able to attend a four year university and continue my relationship with dance, allowing it to grow and mature even further.”

Aaron Lehrian, first place winner in the jazz category shared, “Winning the Dare to Dream Awards brought me one step closer to achieving my goal of a lifelong career in my one and only passion – music.”

STORY NOTES Total number of fundraising events – 4.

Total number of sponsors – 63.

Total number in attendees – 1,000.

Total raised to provide the critical funding needed to sustain our arts education programs that benefit thousands of students – $362,000.

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DONORS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Ruth Eckerd Hall is tremendously grateful to our 5,500 members who we consider part of our family. We truly appreciate your unwavering support of the performing arts and arts education in our community. Your generosity changes lives every day!

Dorothy and Eddie Jata are just one example of the member relationships that are built over the years. They have been members for 21 years and renewed their membership for the 20th time! The couple shared that they, “Thank Ruth Eckerd Hall for excellent service both on the phone and at the theater since 1992.”

FUNDED LIFEJeanie and David AbelsonDrs. Michael and Pamela AdamsTransamericaJim & Gail AgnewAlliant TechsystemsMr. and Mrs. Barry M. AlpertAmerican Association of University WomenAm-Med, Inc.Dr. & Mrs. Michael AndriolaAnonymousDr. Rodney AnthonyMr. Stuart W. ArnoldMillicent B. AthanasonMr. and Mrs. Martin AwerbachAXA AdvisorsTony and Linda BaconDoug and Sally BaileyBank of AmericaBob & Jennifer BanksDr. & Mrs. John P. BarrettFran BartlettMrs. Gloria BattsBB&T - Branch, Banking and TrustWinifred and Lee BellMr. & Mrs. Gerald M. BenstockLeah and Glenn BergoffenMr. and Mrs. Clay BiddingerDavid and Nancy BilheimerDr. & Mrs. William L. Bitner IIIMs. R. Ann BlackburnW. Gerald and Carolyn E. BlaneyMr. and Mrs. Joseph Blanton SrJohn and Shirley BoelhowerMichael & Bonnie BollenbackMr. and Mrs. Alan C. BomsteinBonefish GrillRick & Karen BouchardMrs. Sally W. BowlerMr. and Mrs. Stephen BraginMr. & Mrs. Derrick Brewster JrThe Derrick Brewster FamilyBright House NetworksMrs. Marian BrightKathy and Bob BrooksMrs. Loretto R. BurmesterMrs. Penny BurnisonDrs. Winton & Katherine BurnsC & R BuildingMr. & Mrs. Nick CambasMr. and Mrs. George CantonisMr. and Mrs. James CantonisDan and Nadine CarlisleMr. & Mrs. Steve CarlisleCarr, Riggs & IngramCarrabba’s Italian GrillJudge and Mrs. James R. CaseGary & Amanda CatenacMr. and Mrs. Steven B. ChapmanCharles A. Dana Foundation, Inc.Mrs. Leon Chasan

Mrs. Carroll CheekRobert B. Churney DMD & Ericka ReinckeCity of ClearwaterCity of DunedinCity of LargoMr. and Mrs. Joseph W. ClarkClearwater Automobile Dealers AssociationClearwater Cardiovascular & Interventional ConsultantsCoca-Cola USADr. & Mrs. Stephen ColemanMr. and Mrs. John ConnellyKeith & Debra CookEarle and Dawn CooperCox 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 DevnaniMr. & Mrs. Robert B. DicksonDr. and Mrs. David DieterichDillard’sDimmitt Automotive GroupDimmitt Chevrolet, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Dimmitt IIILarry & Marge DimmittVincent A. DotoloMrs. Gladys Douglas HackworthMr. and Mrs. Daniel M. DoyleDuke Energy FloridaHolly DuncanMr. & Mrs. Donald F. DunnDr. & Mrs. Paul DuryeaMrs. Dorothy M. DutcherMerrill Lynch & Company, Inc. / W. Wallace Dutton IIIRichard and Bridget EckerdMr. & Mrs. William K. EckerdMr. and Mrs. Mark EdmundsDr. and Mrs. Richard EicherJulie EidenSharon Ellis-ChampagneDr. & Mrs. Irwin EntelMr. & Mrs. Don K. EnzmannGeorge & Lisa EtheridgeExecujet Charter Services, Inc - Peter & Rhonda CunzoloDr. and Mrs. Phillip FarthingMr. and Mrs. George E. FeasterMrs. Thomas FeasterMrs. Ann N. FerrentinoFifth Third Bank

Fred and Aleta FisherMr. & Mrs. Stanley FishmanJerry & Elaine FlattMr. & 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 GillisMr. & Mrs. and Mrs. James P. Gills JrDr. & Mrs. Paul GoldenfarbCharlene & Mardy GordonGreater Largo Chamber of CommerceLinda Suzzanne Griffin-KeliherPriscilla Rudd GrossMr. & Mrs. Howard G. GrothPat GrubbGulfcoast Programs - Mr. & Mrs. Phil NathansonMrs. Cathy GurbaMr. Stephen L. GurbaMrs. Dorothy GustafsonDr. & Mrs. Robert E. HackettEd Halleran and Steve SikaHalliburton & Associates, Inc.Dr. & Mrs. J. Robert Hamill JrMr. & Mrs. Hoyt P. HamiltonMrs. Jean HamiltonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth HamiltonMr. & Mrs. Wade B. HamiltonLeon R. HammockMrs. Jan HardenMr. James HarperDr. & Mrs. Norman R. HarrisMr. and Mrs. Stephen HellerMrs. C.W. HenryJohn & Geri HerbertMr. and Mrs. Christopher HeyeMrs. Harold F. HeyeMr. & Mrs. Rick HeyeSusan Morgenstein HeymanMary Gerlach HickokAl and Dawn HoffmanMrs. Libby HoffmanAbby and Joe Holt, Sr.Honeywell, Inc. - Advionics DivisionHooters Inc.Mr. & Mrs. James J. HowleyKenneth W. & Sheri HoyeMs. Renée HurleyThomas A & Mary S James FoundationMs. Nancy JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Bill JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Timothy Johnson JrMr. & Mrs. Donald G. KaiserMr. and Mrs. Donald K. KarnesMrs. Marshall Kent

Mr. & Mrs. Roger KenyonMark & Judy KleinMr. and Mrs. Ken KlespiesMichael & Joan KlineMr. & Mrs. Robert KlingelMr. & Mrs. James KnightHarriet & Joe Knight FamilyMr. Mitchell KnightSandra Konrad CottermanMr. & Mrs. Roger KumarIn Memoriam: Ed & Phyllis LambPeggy & Fred LangenbergMrs. Howard LawrenceMrs. Suzanne Logan LeathermanStanley and Susan LevyMr. Greg 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. Paul MeissnerMelitta USAMr. & Mrs. Stanley MichelsJoseph & Julia MiglinMr. John MilesMr. & Mrs. Aristides MiliotesDonna MillsMr. Larry MorganDr. & Mrs. George A.Morris IIIMr. Nelson Morrow and Mr. Robert ChallenerMr. and Mrs. Raymond E. MurrayMr. Chet NeedelmanNichols Foundation, Inc. - Mr. Ralph CoxheadThe Hart Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. William NodineWilliam and Douchka NorenNorthside Medical CenterMr. 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. David G. Perkins JrMr. & Mrs. Stephen Leslie PeterJudy and Ron Petrini

The Thomas Family/ Pinch A Penny, IncPolypack, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. F. Wallace Pope, JrMr. & Mrs. Peter J. Porcelli JrJoseph ProctorMr. and Mrs. Edward Proefke SrMr. Donald ProkesProvise Management Group, LLCJ Crayton & Johanna PruittPublix Super Markets CharitiesMrs. Joan QuinlanMr. and Mrs. Dean RamusRaymond James FinancialRegions BankMr. and Mrs. Robert ResnikDr. and Mrs. John RindeMr. & Mrs. Marshall RinkerMr. and Mrs. Owen RobertsLouise & Charlie RobinsonRotary Club of ClearwaterMrs. Patricia RowanMr. and Mrs. Dennis G. RuppelMrs. Sandra RuppelMr. & Mrs. Arthur RutenbergDeborah & Charlie RutzDr. and Mrs. Alan Clark ScheerMrs. Lisl SchickSchmalz Insurance AgencyEric and Barbara SchmitzMrs. Irving SchoenbergDr. and Mrs. Bruce SchorrMr. Wendell Frank SchottMr. and Mrs. Herbert SchwartzDr. & Mrs. Joseph SchwartzMr. and Mrs. J. Ronald SeelMr. and Mrs. Leonard SeligmanMr. & Mrs. F.J. SharpeMr. Everett L. SimpkinsHarold T. & Barbara SingerThe Sitton FamilyHon. J. Harrison and Elisabeth SmithMr. and Mrs. Norman SmithBob and Cathy SmithDr. & Mrs. Gerald SmolenskyMr. and Mrs. Rodney SmootMr. and Mrs. Les SmoutCol. and Mrs. Donald SpearelSpencer & Associates Architecture, Inc.Mr. Andrew SpetzDr. & Mrs. James SpicerSquare D CompanySt. Petersburg/Clearwater Convention & Visitors BureauFlorida Department of StateEllen StavrosGus and Frances StavrosMark StavrosPaul B. StavrosMr. & Mrs. George SteinbrennerMr. & Mrs. Jim StewartJeanne Stinson Cansler DennisDavid P. Stone & Deborah G. StoneMrs. J.O. Stone & Mrs. Nell RodriguezMrs. Trudy StraceyTim and Sandy StroyneThe Stuffed Mushroom

Jeffrey P. and Connie CadwellSunTrust Bank of Tampa BayDr. Diane L. SuttonMr. & Mrs. James T. Swann IIISteve & Maureen SwansonJeanne TalericoTampa Bay MagazineTampa Bay TimesThink Tank StudioMr. and Mrs. John ThomasDave Thomas & Julie LachmanColey & Susie TookeMr. and Mrs. Raphael TourinMs. Geri M TrautleinStewart and Linda TurleyMrs. Jerald B. TurnerUBS Financial Services, Inc.Dr. Barbara Van WinkleVerizon CommunicationsMr. & Mrs. James L. VillaWadsworth Golf Construction Co.Frank WalkerElden & Ruth WeissDr. Steven & Irene WeissWells FargoHarborside GastroenterologyRon & Lonni WhitchurchDebbie WhiteMr. and Mrs. Scott WilkersonWendy WilkersonMr. & Mrs. Leonard WilleyDr. & Mrs. Frank M. WilliamsGreg & Sandra WillseyDouglas & Lisa WycoffMr. and Mrs. Warren Young

Diamond Circle $25,000 +Joseph & Julia Miglin

Platinum Circle $10,000 +Disability Experts of FloridaJohn and Beth EnglandThomas and Mary JamesJack Redmond

Gold Circle $5,000 +Dr. Rodney AnthonyC & R BuildingCBIZ MHM, LLC.Clearwater Gas SystemClearwater Threshers Baseball ClubFerman Mini of Tampa Bay & Ferman BMW of Palm HarborLisa and Cris FucciGagnon FoundationMr. Michael GalinskiJ.J. Taylor Distributing Florida IncKathleen & Roger JohnsonMrs. Carol E. MartinMr. Hershel OliffKenneth & Elizabeth O’NeilIke and Dawn PrillamanMr. Warren Rodgers & Dr. Zena LanskyHon. J. Harrison and Elisabeth SmithSt. Mark VillageKate Tiedemann & Ellen CottonThe Yerrid Foundation, Inc.

Silver Circle $2,500 +Ms. Diane AdamsNicholas and Jill AthanasonTony and Linda BaconMrs. Gloria BattsMr. Thomas C. BundyMike and Pam CornnellSteven and Vicki DeGeorgeMr. & Mrs. Anthony R. DominickDr. Anthony Thomas Duany, MDNick and Connie DukasVicki and Rick FranklinGuy and Shelly GannawayMr. and Mrs. Alan GassmanDr. and Mrs. Stephen and Lynn GoldmanBill and Jan HarrounKenneth W. & Sheri HoyeDr. Demetrios KaiafasMichael & Joan KlineMr. & Mrs. Robert KlingelRichard and Barbara LoveDave & Mary MacdaidTerri and John McClellandRowland and Kathy MilamBill & Tanga MoyleDr. and Mrs. Michael MyersTimothy & Heather NorthMr. Dave PettinatoMr. & Mrs. Richard H. RedmonRobert & Annette RochlinDonald, Dorothy and Sara ShepardSpay and Neuter Clinic of Pinellas CountyMr. & Mrs. Jack SpragueMr. & Mrs. Johnston StaplesSteve & Maureen SwansonTampa Bay TimesGary & Nikki UbaldiniThe USAA Foundation

Dress Circle $1,500 +Abbitt-Hartnett FamilyMr. Steven AcuffDrs. Michael and Pamela AdamsTransamericaJim & Gail AgnewAkerman SenterfittMr. and Mrs. Forbes AlexanderAlliance Workforce SolutionsAlliant TechsystemsJohn and Flo AlonsoAmeri-Tech Community Management, IncAm-Med, Inc.Peter and Seretha AndersonTim AndersonDr. & Mrs. Michael AndriolaAnesthesia Associates of DunedinAnonymousAPG ElectricMrs. Sandra Levin-ArmsteadMike and Connie ArmstrongAT&TRobert and Michelle AustinMr. and Mrs. Martin AwerbachB2B Sign Resource

Mr. Don BaileyDoug and Sally BaileyDr. & Mrs. John P. BarrettFran BartlettMr. & Mrs. Jimmy F. BatesPhilip & Carol BeauchampMr. & Mrs. Kevin & Deborah BechtelHilmer BeckersLinda BellewMr. and Mrs. Keith BennettMr. Ron BensonMr. & Mrs. Gerald M. BenstockLeah and Glenn BergoffenDavid and Pilar BerndBesa GrillBest Audio Visual, Inc./ Mr. Rodney BestMr. and Mrs. Patrick L. BeyerRichard Bialor & Byron MathisBianco and Mansfield, P.A.Mr. and Mrs. Clay BiddingerDavid and Nancy BilheimerMr. & Mrs. Al BillerMaurice and Selma BillerMr. and Mrs. Richard F. BinnigDr. & Mrs. William L. Bitner IIIW. Gerald and Carolyn E. BlaneyMr. and Mrs. Joseph Blanton SrMr. Allen G BluzeGeorge and Maria BobotasJohn and Shirley BoelhowerMichael & Bonnie BollenbackBonefish GrillStephen G. and Cheryl L. BoskyRick & Karen BouchardBill and Charisse Cosgray JrBrandon Construction CompanyMs. Mary Alice BraukmanMrs. Marian BrightBrian BrownMr. Jared BrownMr. M. Brown and Ms. C. MartinWilliam L. & Ruth J. BruggemanMr. and Mrs. Bjorn E. BrunvandRussell BuchanRon and Robin BuckMr. and Mrs. Charles BufordBurchard Galleries - Fine Arts & Antiques AuctioneersMyra BurkeMrs. Loretto R. BurmesterMrs. Penny BurnisonMr. Sid BurtnickMr. and Mrs. Henry ByarsEugene and Nada CamaliSimon and Dina CanasiMr. and Mrs. Bobby G. CapelThom Carlisle and Darren SharpCaroline and Lee, P.A.Carrabba’s Italian GrillKen and Lillian CarsonJudge and Mrs. James R. CaseCentennial BankMr. Larry H. ChandlerMr. and Mrs. Steven B. ChapmanMrs. Nicole DeBartolo and Mr. Chad Chronister

Robert B. Churney DMD & Ericka ReinckeDr. William and Elaine ClarkClearwater Cardiovascular & Interventional ConsultantsGreater Clearwater Chamber of CommerceMr. & Mrs. Louis B. CloseMrs. Jacqueline Cole-GrazianoDorthy ColemanMs. Joanne ConreyKeith & Debra CookJames and Sally CookseyEarle and Dawn CooperMr. & Mrs. Ronald CopherCarole CoreCox Target MediaRaybon Cox and Diane WeeksThe Raymond M. Craig III Family FoundationCreative Contractors, Inc.Alice & Thomas J. CulhaneArdelle F. DarlingMrs. Margaret DarraughMs. Brenda DavisDan and Sheri DavisDayton-Andrews Inc.Charles J. and Karleen F. DeBlakerDr. and Mrs. Thomas E. DealMs. Lisa DeBartoloDr. & Mrs. David DecamellaMr. & Mrs. Robert B. DicksonDr. and Mrs. David DieterichMr. Matt DiGennaroMr. Robert DonathMr. and Mrs. Brian J. DonushiPierre & Kathryn DrouinMr. Frank DubiszDuke Energy FloridaHolly DuncanMr. & Mrs. Donald F. DunnMs. Maria DuranonaDr. & Mrs. Paul DuryeaMrs. Dorothy M. DutcherE & J Gallo & Barefoot WineryRichard and Bridget EckerdMr. and Mrs. Mark EdmundsDr. and Mrs. Richard EicherDonald & Virginia EkenElf Salad Music, BMI - Mr. Phil LopezBruce & Pamela EngquistDr. & Mrs. Irwin EntelSheryl EvansExecujet Charter Services, Inc - Peter & Rhonda CunzoloMr. Thomas FarrellDr. and Mrs. Phillip FarthingMr. and Mrs. Hugh FavaMrs. Ann N. FerrentinoMr. & Mrs. Stanley FishmanLouise FlandreauJerry & Elaine FlattFlorida Masonry ConstructionThomas and Judy FlynnForrest Excavating, Inc.The Frank E. Duckwall FoundationMr. and Mrs. P. Douglas FreedleMr. & Mrs. Robert Freedman

Mr. David J. FreyMr. Charles FriedmanMr. Michael FroningKen & Patsy GambleMr. John GeigleArthur and Lillian GiordanoJoe Goguen & Christy LacyThomas and Beth GoodgameDr. & Mrs. Gordon GoodmanDr. Elinor Z. GordonGary S. GrayMs. Catherine M. GreenDr. and Mrs. Michael A. GregoLinda Suzzanne Griffin-KeliherPriscilla Rudd GrossPat GrubbGulfcoast Programs - Mr. & Mrs. Phil NathansonMs. Barbara HaagsmaEd Halleran & Steve SikaMs. Doreen HalliwellMrs. Jean HamiltonHancock BankAndrew and Vicki HanoMrs. Jan HardenMr. Lawrence W. Harkins IIILinda & Howard HarrisMr. Joseph and Dr. Melinda HayesMr. and Mrs. Mike HernandezHarlan & Kathy HeshelowSusan Morgenstein HeymanAbby and Joe Holt, Sr.Homestead Title of PinellasHooters Inc.Nicholas & Maria HoumisDrs. Robert & Teresa HowardWilliam and Tricia HutchcraftHyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & SpaMr. George IaconoLawrence and Jackie IngramPaul & Kim Jackson IIMr. Anthony Johannesmeyer & Dr. Diane ZeglinskiDwane JohansenKaren and Matthew JohnstonMs. Jana L. JonesMr. William C. JonsonRobert & Sharon JorgensenHarriet KaplanMr. Harry G. Karim & Ms. Beverly LisellaKeith & Cathy KerriganDr. & Mrs. Harvey KersteinKlar and Klar ArchitectureMark & Judy KleinMr. and Mrs. Ken KlespiesMr. Mel KlinghofferRalph and Nancy KluesnerDennis and Irene KraftBrian & Linda LadellIn Memoriam: Ed & Phyllis LambDr. and Mrs. David A. LandisPeggy & Fred LangenbergMr. & Mrs. James LanktonLaw Office of Charles PhilipsMrs. Howard LawrenceDr. Michael P Lazor & Mrs. Rose Lazor16

DONORS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

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RUTH ECKERD HALL … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTSMr. and Mrs. Raymond LepplaLerner & RudolphDr. Saul Lerner and Dr. Vivian BenciStanley and Susan LevyLincks & Associates, Inc.Dick & Beverly LingleMr. Stuart LipmanJoni R. LongRandy and Jolene LoosRick & Pamela LopezFrank M. Lorenzo, Jr.MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullenThe Macula CenterMajemac Enterprises, Inc.Mr. Benjamin MallahMandalay Surf & Sport Inc.Jim & Patti ManettaMr. Ralph MangioneNancy & George MarianiJim & Charlane MartinDick & Pat MartinMary MascaroRobert C. MasonDrs. Todd and Kim MattoxMr. and Mrs. Michael McCarthyPaulina McCarthyMike & Denise McCrackenMcFarland, Gould, Lyons, Sullivan & Hogan P.A.Mr. & Mrs. Arthur McKenzieMr. & Mrs. Paul McMullenBarbara McNeill & Tim RushPatrick & Jade MeehanMelitta USAMerrill Lynch & Company, Inc. / W. Wallace Dutton IIIMark and Olivia MilholinMr. and Mrs. Ronald W. MillerMrs. Roylee MillerMs. Sandra MillerAnonymousBruce and Jeni MitchellMr. and Mrs. Leslie MoffattBijan and Sheila MohseniAnonymousDr. & Mrs. George A.Morris IIIMr. James MorrisonDr. Craig and Heather MungerMr. Rick Nelson/Ms.Dottie ScrogginsNew York Diamond CenterMrs. Ronald NiskMark and Debbie NixonWilliam and Douchka NorenMr. and Mrs. Donald L. O’DellAlan OlsonMr. Donald OlsonDr. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge M.D.Mr. & Mrs. EB PasqualeDr. Hitesh and Dr. Anjni PatelMr. & Mrs. Kevin PawlowskiMr. & Mrs. James N. PaxtonMr. Brady PedlerTannia PeeplesMr. & Mrs. David PelletzPepsi ColaPerenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes P.A.Mr. & Mrs. David G. Perkins JrMr. and Mrs. Richard Perkins

Joseph and Marci PerlmanGrant and Carlen PetersenMs. Hope PetersonJudy and Ron PetriniJim & Sue PetruMs. Suzanne PiperMr. & Mrs. Walter PiperMr. Robert PitcherPat PlumleeLoren and Joy PollackPolypack, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. F. Wallace Pope, JrDebra K. PorterWilma & Jim PriceLinda N. Prieto, MDJoseph ProctorMr. Donald ProkesProvise Management Group, LLCJ Crayton & Johanna PruittJohn Psomas and Luke LovgrenMrs. Joan QuinlanAndrew and Patricia RacksteinMr. and Mrs. Brad RadkeMr. & Mrs. James RaganFred and Margot RamentolMark and Rachel RankinMs. Sharron RankineDr. Lori RansohoffLynette RauhMr. & Mrs. J. Paul RaymondMarc & Linda RenickRepublic National and Russian StandardMr. and Mrs. Robert ResnikMr. Jack S. Rice JrJimmy and Amy RichmanDr. and Mrs. John RindeDr. and Mrs. Gerald J. RobbinsLouise & Charlie RobinsonMr. & Mrs. Charles Robinson JrKimberly and John T. RobinsonDr. and Mrs. David RosenbachCarla and Mike RoyDeborah & Charlie RutzSaint Pete MRIMr. Craig SavageMr. & Mrs. D. SchererMr. & Mrs. R. M. SchillemanSchmalz Insurance AgencyTerry and Aleta SchmidtEric and Barbara SchmitzMrs. Irving SchoenbergMr. Wendell Frank SchottMr. and Mrs. Don J. SchumacherDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey SchwartzDr. & Mrs. Joseph SchwartzBob and Sally SchwierkingMr. and Mrs. David SeldinMr. & Mrs. F.J. SharpeMr. and Mrs. Arol and Peggie SherwinJames Sherwood/Camila VillamilMr. and Mrs. Garry SimpsonMr. Thomas SimpsonPaul & Diana SimsHarold T. & Barbara SingerBill and Missy SmithMr. & Mrs. James SnyderJoe Nemo

Mr. and Mrs. Greg SoulliereCol. and Mrs. Donald SpearelMr. Stephen J. Spencer - Spencer & Associates ArchitectMr. Andrew SpetzMr. and Mrs. Robert SpielerDrs. Jonathan & Lisa SquiresStahl & AssociatesMr. Terrence StapletonGus and Frances StavrosAl & Sandee SteinbergMr. John StevensMr. and Mrs. Christopher StillJohn and Bonni StokelyDavid P. Stone & Deborah G. StoneMrs. J.O. Stone & Mrs. Nell RodriguezRon and Shirley StrangeMr. and Mrs. Richard StreflingJim & Jane StrenskiTim and Sandy StroyneMs. Jill StrumpfSun Country CleanersDr. Diane L. SuttonDr. Vera & Mr. Kenneth SwadeRoy & Cathy SweatmanKaren SweeneyJeanne TalericoCarl and Heidi TandatnickTerri & Robert TankelMr. Jeffrey D. ThomasMr. and Mrs. Gary M. TocklinMr. and Mrs. Raphael TourinGregory MurtaghMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. TrusinaJohn and Jean TsagarisDr. & Mrs. Ty TvedtenUBS Financial Services, Inc.Dr. Barbara Van WinkleVerimed Health GroupKaren & Dan ViettoVir-Sec, Inc.VISION SYSTEMS, INC.Vology Data SystemsVolvo-Mazda VillageDr. and Mrs. Craig WalkerDr. & Mrs. Lee Watkins JrGary and Cynthia WebsterElden & Ruth WeissDr. Steven & Irene WeissAngel WelkerHarborside GastroenterologyMr. & Mrs. Aaron Whitaker JrRon & Lonni WhitchurchDebbie WhiteCarl & Maria WhiteDiane & Art WhitneyWilliam Dean ChocolatesMr. Brian WilliamsJanet Wilson and Joseph GirgentiChet Yoakum and Diane BennettDr. & Mrs. Todd YonteckMr. and Mrs. Warren YoungDr. & Mrs. Lane ZieglerJohn ZolfoLouise Zwier

Producer $650Ms. Linda AndersonMr. and Mrs. Keith BaileyMr. Kadle BetzMr. John BridsonMr. Douglas C. BuchanMrs. Cheryl BuetzowDr. and Mrs. Kerry ChamberlainMr. and Ms. Ronald CohnMr. Dave CosperMrs. Diane CoteMr. and Mrs. Gary R. CoxMr. Richard DenmonMr. & Mrs. Joel F. DennisonMs. Tanya FieldMr. & Mrs. Thomas FinneganMr. and Ms. Phillip D. FolgerDr. and Mrs. Arthur FormanMr. and Mrs. Patrick FraizerMs. Diane FrazerMr. and Mrs. Louis GiocondoGotta Havit Auto InsuranceMs. Roberta HortonAlvin and Shirley HowesMs. Sally JensenMr. and Mrs. Herbert KeechMr. Rodney KorfMr. and Mrs. Michael KraftMr. John LamprechtMr. and Mrs. Robert LenartMr. and Mrs. Philip S. ManciniMr. and Mrs. Jack McLaughlinMrs. Hazel MillerRalph MoneyMr. and Mrs. Tom MorrowBobbie MuellerNorwegian Wood, Inc.Mr. Leo OrsiDr. Carol PappasMr. & Mrs. David PerkeyMr. Rick ReederMr. & Mrs. Kenneth ReillyMr. Charles RogersMrs. Sheldon L. RothmanMr. & Mrs. Paul E. RungeMr. Dennis RyanMr. Steven Scott and Ms. Jannie MarthinsenMr. Bill Sumansky and Ms. Tori LewisMr. & Mrs. Richard SweeneyMr. Anthony VitaleDr. Arnold H. WeinsteinMs. Elizabeth WydroMr. and Mrs. Ed YeagerMr. and Mrs. Thomas Zareczny

$350 and UnderMore than 4,600 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.

Friends of MusicFriends of Music creates unique, once-in-a-lifetime music experiences for members while raising necessary funds to bring performing arts into the lives of children who might otherwise not experience it. Friends of Music benefits students of the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts.

Founding Friends of MusicCJ and Dana BotsolasMichael and Roxanne ConnorRandy and Ellen CrisorioDan and Nicole DoyleJohn and Beth EnglandMiguel and Arlene FanaPit and Joy GillsMatthew and Kimberly HoffmanCesar and Penelope LaraJeffrey and Barbara McDonaldGail and Robin SelbyVick and Sharmila SethBarry and Kathryn ShevlinJeffry SternMary Sweeney and Liz Moss

Friends PlusSharon Ellis-ChampagneJames and Jill FugitDarwin and Jennifer HaleRobert and Karen JacksonCarlos and Kitty LabradorSteven and Rochelle MirabelloRobert and Kelly SchmidtJoe and Joan SeivoldDouglas and Lisa Wycoff

Friends of MusicDavid and Jeanie AbelsonErik G. AbrahamsonRobby and Allison AdamsJohn and Megan AndersonLee and Debbie ArnoldRob and Phyllis AudetteDan BaldaJennifer Barbaro and Todd GouldSteve and Marie BeatySteven and Susan BenjaminThilo and Betsy BestRobert and Tamara BlackAlison BohTom and Karen BolandRay and Niki BouchardBruce BoudreauNick and Monique CambasMichael CantonisPeter and Jenny ChicourisClearwater Threshers Baseball ClubGary and Amy ConnorsEric and Amy DannTerry DeebRob and Jacqui DiMarcoDimmitt FamilyJim and Artemis EmslieGeorge and Lisa EtheridgeDavid and Tina Eyers

Lisa FallerFlaharty Asset ManagementMatt and Kristine FlemisterAaron Fodiman and Margaret Word BurnsideAmi ForteEvan and Desirae ForteJohn and Teresa FrancisThomas FreeBryan GlazerDean and Diane GoboGlenn and Anne GoodmanWilliam GrobSteve and Taunya HaireKen and Lisa HamiltonKevin and Angela HawkinsStephen and Cynthia HellerJohn and Sheryl HillKevin and Tammie HouriganHyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & SpaTodd JanegoJohn and Christina KaddisJoseph and Anna KokolakisSteven and Holly KramerMichael and Eva KrutchikCarmine and Kristina LaCognataJesse and Andrea LitschNancy LycanSteven and Lindsay MacDonaldBrian and Laura MaioccoRyan MaloneRick and Molly McKayDarryl and Shannon MinardiTom and Kimberly MollickVaibhav MoondraJohn and Beth O’SheaNick and Adriana PappasJason and Bonnie PatchenChris and Trisha PattersonSteven and Haven PoirierPaul Polito and Jenni KennedyChris and Michelle PonteMichael Preston and Geri PearsallAdam and Deirdre RosenCarey and Pam RowanRobert and Wendy RoweDaniel and Sophia RuizEric and Barbara SchmitzBob and Cathy SmithTom and Sharon StrengJohn and Wendy ThomasSteve and Melissa TorresDeven Werling and Heather WillardGene and Brenda WhiteheadGreg and Sandra Willsey

FerdinandGlenn and Leah BergoffenRick and Karen BouchardGeorge and Maria CantonisJames and Allie CantonisJohn and Marilyn ConnellyDan and Roz DoyleGeorge and Nancy Mariani

DONORS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Expanding the Experience Capital Campaign ContributorsRuth Eckerd Hall is enormously grateful to the donors listed below for supporting the Expanding the Experience Capital Campaign at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Capitol Theatre. We would like to send a special thank you to the State of Florida and the City of Clearwater.

$1,000,000 - $1,999,999Ray & Geri Trautlein

$250,000 - $499,999Cantonis Family FoundationMichael “Frenchy” PrestonAbby Kennedy Holt and Joseph E. Holt, Sr.Mrs. Charlotte Schoeppl

$150,000 - $249,999Rick & Karen Bouchard

$100,000 - $149,999Leah and Glenn BergoffenGeorge and Lisa EtheridgeBarry and Kathryn ShevlinTampa Bay Times Fund

$75,000 - $99,999Dr. and Mrs. Ivon E. Culver

$50,000 - $74,999Creative Contractors Inc.Vology Data Systems - Barry Shevlin

$25,000 - $49,999C. Douglas and Eleanor BakerMrs. Ruth M. GrymesMr. and Mrs. Joshua MagidsonMr. Andrew SpetzMrs. Madge G. Wagner

$15,000 - $24,999Mr. & Mrs. Barry M. Alpert & FamilySusan & Steven BenjaminNick and Connie Dukas

$10,000 - $14,999Jeanie & David AbelsonAnonymousRob & Penny BauerMike & Bonnie BollenbackJoe & Sarah BurdetteAlan and Marcia GassmanMarcus and Jennifer GreenePat GrubbMrs. Gladys Douglas HackworthNichols Foundation, Inc. - Mr. Ralph CoxheadWater’s Edge

$5,000 - $9,999Mrs. Dorothy DutcherMs. Doreen Halliwell

$2,500 - $4,999CrederaMr. & Mrs. Larry R. GenskowLinda Suzzanne Griffin-KeliherDavid & Lori Suellau

$1,000 - $2,499Mr. and Mrs. Sayed AbuzaidSusan L BlackburnRita GarveyCatherine M. GreenCarolyn and David HowellJ. Crayton Pruitt Family FoundationJill & Dodge MelkonianMelinda Peterson and Philip G. ProctorPlumlee Gulf Beach Realty, Inc.Robert and Gwenyth Starr

$100 - $999Abbitt-Hartnett FamilyMs. Joan BrandenburghThe Ciadella FamilySally and James CookseyMs. Nancy CurryMr. Jeff GarfieldCharles and Barbara GoldsmithSteve and Paula HayesGrant and Carlen PetersenDoyle and Jeanne RickettThe Stuffed Mushroom

Inaugural Dare to Dream Awards SponsorsThe Dare to Dream Awards benefits the Ruth Eckerd Hall Youth Scholarships in the Performing Arts and Tuition Assistance Programs.

Presenting SponsorsBright House NetworksMorgan Stanley – The Abelson Group, The Forte Group and the McDonald Group

Star SponsorsDEX Imaging, Inc.Pinch A Penny, Inc.

Inspiring SponsorsCantonis Family FoundationCreative Contractors, Inc.Elite Travel

Dream SponsorsClearwater American Association of University WomenKim and Ray FerraraLisa and Ken HamiltonJoan and Michael KlineNelson W. MorrowNancy and Ray MurrayPDR Certified Public AccountantsDeborah and Charlie RutzBarbara and Eric Schmitz

8th Annual Spring Gala – Rio Carnaval SponsorsThe Annual Spring Gala provides the critical funding needed to sustain the educational programs of the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Celebration SponsorsCantonis Family FoundationClearwater Cardiovascular ConsultantsDEX Imaging, Inc.

Toast SponsorsBright House NetworksClearwater Gas / City of ClearwaterCreative Contractors Inc.MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullenNorthStar BankRaymond James Financial

Table SponsorsLeah and Glenn BergoffenBerkeley Preparatory SchoolBoos Development Group, Inc.Brandon ConstructionJanice and James CaseRoxanne and Michael ConnorAmy and Gary ConnorsCBIZ Kirkland, Russ, Murphy and TappCesar A. Lara, M.D. – Weight ManagementElite TravelGFS Private WealthLisa and Ken HamiltonHancock BankJefferson Bank of FloridaMorgan Auto GroupDeborah and Charlie RutzBarbara and Eric SchmitzSynovus BankDebbie and David StoneTampa Bay Times

Media SponsorTampa Bay Magazine

Stradivarius SocietyRuth Eckerd Hall acknowledges the following donors whose designated gifts to the Stradivarius Society provides vital funding, which enables us to offer the finest national and international classical programming.

Symphony SponsorMr. and Mrs. Robert Hackworth

MembersMrs. Betty Jo AndrewsMrs. Gloria BattsMr. and Mrs. Monroe BerkmanMr. and Mrs. George M. CantonisMr. and Mrs. James CantonisMr. and Mrs. Frederick FisherDr. and Mrs. H. James FreeMrs. Jan HardenMr. and Mrs. David KatzMr. and Mrs. Raymond Murray

Ovations Food ServicesMrs. Sandra RuppelMr. and Mrs. Charlie RutzMrs. Jerald B. TurnerDr. and Mrs. Frank M. Williams

Leading LadiesThe Leading Ladies support Ruth Eckerd Hall through exciting fundraising projects such as Breakfast with Santa, Gala parties and much more. Since their inception over 30 years ago, they have raised $1.6 million to support the arts education programs of Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Executive CommitteePresident, Shirley Boelhower1st Vice President, Katherine Jones2nd Vice President, Sue Bowles Recording Secretary, Carol HopkinsCorresponding Secretary, Marie Gage Treasurer, Monica LitricoAssistant Treasurer, Yvonne DeLeonParliamentarian, Louise CollinsAdvisor, Jan Harroun

Committee ChairsDirectory, Alma PasqualeHistorian, Doreen HalliwellHospitality, Virginia MeyerMembership, Bev LingleNewsletter/Publicity, Jan Harroun

Members at LargeJenny Austin Nancy BattagliaJacqueline Cole-GrazianoDiana MitchellPatricia MoralesCarla Roy

Legacy SocietyRuth Eckerd Hall recognizes the following individuals who are part of our Legacy Society who have turned their generosity into an enduring legacy! They have invested in our future by including a bequest or other deferred gift to the Hall in their estate planning.

Ms. Merrilee AlbrightBarry and Judith AlpertAnonymous (2)Mrs. Gloria BattsMrs. Greta CesarioMr. Robert Challener and Mr. Nelson MorrowMr. and Mrs. Carroll CheekGeorge and Doris DalackMrs. Dorothy DutcherMrs. Julie EidenMrs. Sharon Ellis-ChampagneFred and Aleta FisherMardy & Charlene GordonMs. Linda Suzzanne Griffin-KeliherMrs. Patricia GrubbMrs. Gladys Douglas Hackworth

Mr. Ed Halleran and Mr. Steve SikaMs. Doreen HalliwellMr. James HarperMs. Renée HurleyMr. and Mrs. Larry IngramMr. and Mrs. Bill JohnsonMs. Tammy LeventDave & Mary MacdaidMr. Richard W. MurphyMr. and Mrs. Dean RamusMr. & Mrs. Richard H. RedmonMichael and Carla Soave RoyMrs. Carlos B. SchoepplHerbert and Mavis SchwartzMr. Everett L. SimpkinsBob and Cathy SmithMr. Andrew SpetzDavid P. and Deborah G. StoneMrs. Ray W. Trautlein In MemoriamIn recognition of our Ruth Eckerd Hall family members who passed away from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013, we extend our appreciation for their past support and express our heart-felt sympathy to their families.

Carroll CheekDonald F. DunnYvonne GubnerMyra Chandler HaasHarold F. HeyeSelma KronRichard “Dick” MinckWilliam “Bill” NodineCharlotte Schoeppl Barbara SmartArnold VanZanten

STORY NOTES: Total number of Circle of Stars members – 734. Total number of Circle of Friends members – 4,690. Total number of members – 5,424.

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VOLUNTEERS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

30+ YearsSamuel Benfante (33 Years)June Schnepp (32 Years)Arlene Schimkat (30 Years)

25+ YearsMargaret Purvance (29 Years)Jean Carrabotta (29 Years)Helen Burke (27 Years)Diane Musto (27 Years)Marie Kelly (25 Years)William Muschler (25 Years)Marie Ricketts (25 Years)Arlene Shaw (25 Years)Rita Walczak (25 Years)

20+ YearsFritz Kocka (23 Years)Peg Post (23 Years)George Schram (23 Years)Chris Boyd (22 Years)Elizabeth McAndrew (22 Years)John Boyd (21 Years)Gary Gilchrist (21 Years)Jan Love (21 Years)Shirley Onofrey (21 Years)Irene Smith (21 Years)Maureen Belote (20 Years)Helen Forbes (20 Years)Dolores Haase (20 Years)Marie Markel (20 Years)Jeanne VanErmengem (20 Years)Lynn Cook (17 Years)Lori Maranto (17 Years)Patricia Pellicane (17 Years)Zahava Glickman (16 Years)Karen Kelly (16 Years)Dee Suhr (16 Years)Jerry White (16 Years)Louise Zwier (16 Years)

15+ YearsGene Belote (15 Years)Susan Dillman (15 Years)Valerie Johnson (15 Years)Lorraine Walsh (15 Years)Joanne Jones (15 Years)Patricia Leslie (15 Years)

10+ YearsLavonne Esper (14 Years)Kathleen Herrman (14 Years)Rose Ramquist (14 Years)Joyce Shumate (14 Years)Edith Weilamann (14 Years)Helen Martini (14 Years)Lois Archer (13 Years)Bonnie Hirlehey (13 Years)Anne Insley (13 Years)Myrna Katz (13 Years)Kenneth Leiser (13 Years)Jane Shoemaker (13 Years)Norma Fusari (13 Years)Thomas Hansell (13 Years)Sally Molitor (13 Years)Dot Pinelli (13 Years)

Jean Shufelt (13 Years)Ana Sullivan (13 Years)John Sullivan (13 Years)Ed Walsh (13 Years)Hal Demers (12 Years)Maureen Donovan (12 Years)Lorraine Halstrom (12 Years)Linda Herbert (12 Years)Shirley Liesenfeld (12 Years)Nancy Patula (12 Years)Rachel Ratekin (12 Years)Mildred Cole (11 Years)Stella Condon (11 Years)Janette DiFrancesco (11 Years)Jean Doran (11 Years)Gloria Favreau (11 Years)Dorothea Ford (11 Years)Joann Hebert (11 Years)Lillian Kenney (11 Years)Rosmarie Liebrock (11 Years)Jo Ann Lueders (11 Years)Michael Petrick (11 Years)Helene Robertson (11 Years)Marilyn Urban (11 Years)Flo Bickel (10 Years)Helen Hayter (10 Years)Ginny Jones (10 Years)MaryLou Ledoux (10 Years)Paul Ledoux (10 Years)Mary Ann Leloia (10 Years)Barbara Lupinsky (10 Years)Kay Scheuerman (10 Years)

5+ YearsJudith Bobinger (9 Years)Jose Bolanos (9 Years)Patricia Daley (9 Years)Carolyn Fabien (9 Years)Lillian Ferencz-Koontz (9 Years)Annette Flanagan (9 Years)Margaret Little (9 Years)Ginger Metzkes (9 Years)Madeline Nawrocky (9 Years)Jeanette Pedroli (9 Years)Stella Raphtis (9 Years)Jeanne Smith (9 Years)Joanne F. Turbide (9 Years)Lynn Venere (9 Years)Mary Lou Wall (9 Years)Deanna Warner (9 Years)Lee Wolos (9 Years)John Young (9 Years)Trudy Young (9 Years)Ann Marie Aldrich (8 Years)Carolyn Ashe (8 Years)Lepa Buck (8 Years)Ellie R. Caldwell (8 Years)Rita Dahlman (8 Years)Katie Fritz (8 Years)Marlene Hovermill (8 Years)Clare V. Johns (8 Years)Marianne Morawetz (8 Years)Sam Munro (8 Years)Mary Nolan (8 Years)Marsha Pusatier (8 Years)Jo Ann Ramsey (8 Years)Rosemary Scavelli (8 Years)

Arthur Sloan (8 Years)Florence Sloan (8 Years)Cathy Straka (8 Years)MerryAnn Brunk (7 Years)Hortensia Bryant (7 Years)Pat Dorsey (7 Years)Luann Erskine (7 Years)Judy Gregory (7 Years)Betsy Hailey (7 Years)Carol Hallstein (7 Years)JoAnne Hansen (7 Years)Julian Hartzog (7 Years)Mary Hildebrand (7 Years)Marlene Kelley (7 Years)Rita Mason (7 Years)Louise Menear (7 Years)Joyce Monahan (7 Years)Barbara Moore (7 Years)Peter Renaldi (7 Years)Barbara Stone (7 Years)Robert Stone (7 Years)Allin M. Turner (7 Years)Eleanore Urbanas (7 Years)Joan Blais (6 Years)Judi Cella (6 Years)Edward Collins (6 Years)Sharon Collins (6 Years)Karla Crampton (6 Years)Shamsi Cullers (6 Years)Risa Demers (6 Years)Lynne Garvie (6 Years)Dorothy Kabat (6 Years)Pat Northrup (6 Years)Maddi Okun (6 Years)Judy Pons (6 Years)Ruth Salvaggio (6 Years)Henry St Pierre (6 Years)Marianne St Pierre (6 Years)Dorothy Storm (6 Years)Jeri Wexler (6 Years)Dolores Wisslead (6 Years)LeeAnn Beauchamp (5 Years)Barbara Blakely (5 Years)Elaine Bruch (5 Years)Maggie Brunelle (5 Years)Lois Craver (5 Years)Jeff Desantis (5 Years)Pat Dohallow (5 Years)Charleen Donato (5 Years)Stephanie Doran (5 Years)Pat Doubleday (5 Years)Peg Duffner (5 Years)Ilse Egan (5 Years)Mary Forsythe (5 Years)Marcia Friedman (5 Years)Janet Hanley (5 Years)Josephine Harris (5 Years)Adeline Kelledes (5 Years)Neil Kiernan (5 Years)Linda Kreps (5 Years)Stan Kreps (5 Years)Sally Mallery (5 Years)Bill McBride (5 Years)Kay McBride (5 Years)Loretta Mirelli (5 Years)Tula Moniodes (5 Years)Ray Peters (5 Years)

Earlene Rosato (5 Years)Suzi Roshong (5 Years)Linda Ruberto (5 Years)Candy Ryan (5 Years)Marilyn Satinoff (5 Years)Nancy Schaeffer (5 Years)Louise Schaffer (5 Years)Pat Senn (5 Years)Debbie Turnbull (5 Years)RoseAnn Verheyen (5 Years)Carla Warren (5 Years)Carol Wells (5 Years)Carole McDonald (5 Years)

2+ YearsJeanne Abou Sharaka (3 Years)Graham Baskerville (3 Years)Paul Bruckhaus (3 Years)Barbara Carrier (3 Years)Diane Chapman (3 Years)Mike Dunn (3 Years)Virginia Fields (3 Years)Charlene Flach (3 Years)Carol Gall (3 Years)Neva Gamble (3 Years)Marilyn Holl (3 Years)LaVerne Iorio (3 Years)Allen Jones (3 Years)Ellyn Kessler (3 Years)Susan Lafer (3 Years)Jane Lalane (3 Years)Patricia Lynch (3 Years)Share Mancuso (3 Years)Carol Mayle (3 Years)Mary Jo Millington (3 Years)Judith Myron (3 Years)Richard Myron (3 Years)Joseph Nixon (3 Years)Miriam Benitez Nixon (3 Years)Robert Peirson (3 Years)Christina Reda (3 Years)Elsa Ritz (3 Years)Beverly Roberts (3 Years)Bobbi Rosenberg (3 Years)Hal Rosenberg (3 Years)Clarice Saparito (3 Years)Marcia Satinoff (3 Years)Mildred Serena (3 Years)Helen Smigowski (3 Years)Sally Stanley (3 Years)Anita Stungis (3 Years)Rose Sutherland (3 Years)Linda Tobin (3 Years)Joseph Weglarz (3 Years)Bob Wells (3 Years)Carole Whynot (3 Years)Phyllis Skimmer (2 Years)

STORY NOTES:Total number of volunteers – 316.

Total number of hours donated by volunteers – 38,537.

Total amount of payroll saved by volunteer’s commitment – $305,598.

Ruth Eckerd Hall provides our fellow Tampa Bay area residents with the ability to give back through volunteerism. Every day lives are touched and changed by these committed volunteers.

Arlene Schimkat, Volunteer Usher for 30 years shared that she enjoys changing lives by, “performing a community service.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Joshua Magidson, Chairman, Attorney, MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen

Philip K. Beauchamp, Vice Chair, Retired President & CEO, Morton Plant Mease Healthcare

Marcus Greene, Market President, – St. Petersburg, Branch Banking and Trust Co.

Jana L. Jones, Secretary, CFO/Treasurer, Times Publishing Company

Richard E. Bouchard, Immediate Past Chair, Retired, CEO Bouchard Insurance Company

David Abelson, Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Susan Benjamin, Gallery Director and Owner, Syd Entel Gallery

Glenn Bergoffen, Community Leader

Susan Blackburn, Regional Executive, Tampa Bay Sabadell

Shirley Boelhower, President, Leading Ladies of Ruth Eckerd Hall

Mike Bollenback, President, Bollenback & Forret, PA, CPAs and Consultants

Mike Connor, President and CEO, Paradise Development Group

Ami Forte, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley

Alan Gassman, Partner, Gassman Law Associates, P.A.

Charlene Gordon, Community Leader

Frank Hibbard, Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley

Steven Kramer, Managing Partner, New York Life

Stan Levy, Sr. Partner Emeritus, Grant Thornton, LLP (Retired)

Mark Nixon, President, GolfTec

Carlen Petersen, Community Leader

Kenneth Roberts, Independent Branch Owner, Charles Schwab

Melissa Seixas, Government and Community Relations Manager, Duke Energy

Barry Shevlin, CEO, Vology, Inc.

John Timberlake, Director of Florida Operations, Phillies Florida, Clearwater Threshers Baseball

Please visit www.guidestar.org for Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Form 990s to obtain our financial information.

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STAFF MEMBERS … CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

Executive OfficeZev Buffman, President & CEO Sue Wilson, Executive Assistant

DevelopmentKathy Rabon, Chief Development Officer

Nancy Dietrich, Director of Special Events

Katie Abbitt-Hartnett, Corporate Relations Manager

Maggie Ciadella, Annual Giving Manager

Suzanne Ruley, Grants Manager

Heather Wilson, Development Specialist

Anna Hertrich, Campaign Development Associate

Tami Alderman, Development Associate

EducationSharon Reid-Kane, Sr. Director of Education

Barry Hamilton, Director of Instruction

Kristen Battle, Marketing Manager

Jared O’Roark, Project: Shattered Silence Artistic Director

Katrina Watters, Education Associate

Alex Perez, Education Associate

Melissa Nolan, Registrar

Cynthia Hook, Registrar

Entertainment & ProductionBobby Rossi, Chief Programming Officer

Brandon Groc, Entertainment Manager

Tyson Smith, Technical Director

Wes Eubanks, Production Manager

Dustin Adams, House Electrician

Tony Carroccia, House Carpenter

Philip Dunn, Audio Engineer

Finance & Human ResourcesLori James, Chief Financial Officer

Doris Alchin, Controller

Maria Carcich, Business Analyst

Tammie Riccio, Accounting Manager

Kirsten Forczek, Human Resources Manager

Marketing & CommunicationsEric Blankenship, Chief Marketing Officer

Megan Brennan, Director of Marketing

Katie Pedretty, Public Relations Manager

Katie Mae Maloney, Marketing Manager

Adam Burr, Group Sales Manager

Lauren Morningstar, Group Sales Manager

Randy Gilmore, Lead Graphic Designer

Thomas Jay, Graphic Designer

Alex Kervin, Graphic Designer

Alexis O’Connor, Marketing Coordinator

Alicia Savas, Marketing Coordinator

Sabrina Hunter, Marketing Assistant

Environmental Operations Ray McCoy, Facilities Technician

Pat Larsen, Maintenance Technician

Tony Tirado, Maintenance Technician

Event ServicesSandy Villasuso, Event Services Manager

Karin Clare, House Manager

Kerry Moore, House Manager

Robert Peirson, House Manager

Allin Turner, House Manager

Denise Watkins, House Manager

Louise Schram, Community Relations Coordinator

SecurityJon Fields, Safety & Security Manager

Dave Basti, Safety & Security Coordinator

Ticketing & Information TechnologySusan Crockett, Chief Information Officer

Sheila Crossman, Database Analyst

Atid Tayourane, Systems Administrator

Bob Snyder, Information Technology Support Specialist

Karen Long, Ticket Services Manager

Rachel Ahern, Supervisor

Janet Macomber, Supervisor

Bethany Ellis, Supervisor

Jan Burger, Receptionist

VIP & Donor ServicesPatty Arias, VIP Team Leader

Kelly Simone, Customer Service Representative III

Belen Rubin, Customer Service Representative III

Capitol TheatreJeff Hartzog, General Manager of Capitol Theatre

Megan Byrne, Production Manager

Our stage employees are represented by Local 321, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada.

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RUTH ECKERD HALL… CHANGING LIVES THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS

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