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Celebrating 90 years of the Emboyd-Embassy Theatre
was THE highlight of the 2017-18 year! We honored
our heritage by producing a concert that mirrored a
1920s-style show by featuring the Grande Page pipe
organ, vaudeville, dancers, singing and silent film. At that
concert, we debuted our restored Brenograph, a type of
slideshow machine, and premiered three new CDs: one
a remastering of works by the late Buddy Nolan and the
other two by wonderful young, award-winning organists Richard Hills and Mark
Herman. In addition, we opened a Heritage Center to display Embassy history.
Throughout the entire anniversary year we presented blockbuster films
representing each decade of the Embassy’s existence. This series was so popular
with patrons that we are programming additional films – sports and noir flicks in
addition to a silent film series – in 2018-19. In addition, this return to our heritage
allows us to feature the Grande Page for new audiences, as it is played at nearly
all the film screenings by volunteer house organist Cletus Goens.
Opening the ballroom and other new spaces in March 2016 was a physical
display of our organizational growth and change. With all areas of our historic
gem now in operation, we have grown in other ways, too, from number and
types of events to size of staff and budgets. In 2017-18, the board set a new
strategic plan that will help us shape our artistic programming direction for the
future. And we will need your help: We’ll be reaching out to you and many others
in our community to listen to what you love best about the Embassy and what
new experiences you want to have here. We are excited about new programming
partnerships with the Philharmonic, Honeywell Center and a few too new to
be announced yet! And of course we will continue to set the bar for excellent
patron experiences because, at the Embassy, every event makes a memory.
Thanks to you, 2017-18 was a record year for the history books, and we look
forward to making new memories with you in the years to come.
2017-18 annual reportLETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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STAGE NOTES
Kelly Updike
President & CEO
THE EMBASSY THEATRE STRIVES TO BRING THE VERY BEST PERFORMING
ARTS TALENT TO NORTHEAST INDIANA EACH YEAR, COMMITTED TO
IMPROVING THE REGION’S OVERALL QUALITY OF PLACE THROUGH
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Thank you for being our guest!
SOLD-OUT SHOW
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Gabriel Iglesias, Straight No Chaser, Addison Agen Homecoming Concerts,
Earth Wind & Fire, Steve Martin & Martin Short
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EDUCATION ADVOCACY COUNCILEmily Grillo
Alice Krull
Joann Nixon
Tom Noll
Julie Page
Doug Schultz
Paul Steffens
Barb Zabel
Bill Critell
Amelia Pflieger
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING VOLUNTEERSSusan Cavanaugh
Becky Dexheimer
Janet Gibson
Angela Holliman
Thomas Jurczak
Alice Krull
Patricia Lundy
Becky Morris
Joann Nixon
Tom Noll
Kathy Nunn
Julie Page
Jim Reeder
Rebecca Reeder
Peg Robison
David Rowe
Linda Schenkel
Joan Sievers
Paul Steffens
Phyllis Sweet
Barb Zabel
Kay Zipse
STUDENTS SERVED: 16,224
The Embassy also thanks the following funders of educational programs that help make many of these experiences
free of charge for students to attend.
Young People’s Concerts in partnership with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Study Trips
Learn It Live: Fall 2017, Black Violin. Spring 2018, Lightwire Theater
Behind The Screen
SCORE! A Musical Theater Workshop
Marion-Clairmont Fund
Thank you to the following individuals who assist with the planning and logistics of the many educational programs the Embassy presents throughout the year:
Linked in Friendship, Connected in ServiceFort Wayne (IN) Chapter
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EMBASSY-ORIGINATED PROGRAMMING
This affordable array of local programming is created to allow the widest possible spectrum of patrons to experience the grandeur of the state’s largest self-sustained historic theater. Here are details of the four programming areas.
EMBASSY-BRANDED EVENTSYear after year, established programs like Festival of Trees and Down the Line continue to draw visitors to the Embassy from throughout the region. Completing its third season in 2018 with a record number of 2,839 attendees, the Summer Nights at the Embassy series showcases the building’s newest spaces, offering patrons a weeknight opportunity to enjoy live local entertainment while relaxing on the Parkview Health Rooftop Patio with a tremendous view of the growing Fort Wayne cityscape. Performers of all ages from the Fort Wayne arts community came together in May 2018 for a special 90th anniversary celebration concert honoring the Embassy’s beginnings as a vaudeville theater house.
EMBASSY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMINGAn important part of Embassy Originated Programming, Embassy educational programming has grown from a single presentation in 2006-07 to four programs that served more than 16,000 young people in the 2017-18 fiscal year.
EMBASSY FILMS, FEATURING THE GRANDE PAGE ORGANA film series marking the Embassy’s 90th anniversary drew 2,620 fans to movies selected from the nine decades of the theater’s existence. Film screenings featured pre-show and intermission performances on the Grande Page organ, the instrument that inspired the saving of the Embassy in the 1970s.
EMBASSY EXPERIENCESProviding unique opportunities for more than 1,000 ticket buyers, donors and volunteers, these offerings provide new experiences while expanding opportunities for patron and donor engagement. Supporter-focused events, like the annual Volunteer Appreciation reception and member pre-show events encourage and thank loyal supporters.
55,799
PATRONS SERVED IN
2017-18 FISCAL YEAR
2017-18 annual reportEMBASSY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
SUPPORT AND REVENUE 2018 2017 CHANGE
Contributions, donations & grants $957,312 $938,408 $18,904
Marketing income $7,500 $7,500 $0
Memberships $182,458 $136,454 $46,004
Interest & dividends $47,160 $26,022 $21,138
Net realized (loss)/ gain on investments $12,159 $1,535 $10,624
Net unrealized (loss)/ gain on investments $39,272 $66,821 ($27,549)
Gain/(loss) on disposal of equipment ($41,268) $0 ($41,268)
Rentals $439,995 $469,055 ($29,060)
Restoration/facility fees $235,799 $190,883 $44,916
Concessions, bars & merchandise $547,197 $543,774 $3,423
Box office, ticketing and service revenue $572,373 $446,979 $125,394
Program sponsorship & underwriting $250,354 $206,784 $43,570
Total Support and Revenue $3,250,311 $3,034,215 $216,096
EXPENSES
Programs $2,240,929 $2,004,621 $236,308
General & Administration $546,371 $539,103 $7,268
Fundraising $197,826 $249,787 ($51,961)
Special Events $152,348 $138,752 $13,596
Total Expenses $3,137,474 $2,932,263 $205,211
Net Assets $17,672,581 $17,557,364 $115,217
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2018 proved to be a busy anniversary year, especially on the Embassy stage.
Withstanding time—the Embassy paid homage to its past with a community
celebration event similar to the 1928 opening night and presented a film series
from the past decades. Showcasing talent—the Embassy stage welcomed
favorites Straight No Chaser, Earth Wind & Fire, Steve Martin & Martin Short
and shined the spotlight on new dreams with two sold-out Addison Agen
performances. Displaying treasure—the Embassy unveiled the Heritage Center
displaying an assortment of items from its historical archives including a
brenograph machine and Buddy Nolan memorabilia. Financially, the year ended
August 31, 2018, with total revenue of $3,250,311 and marked the 13th consecutive
year in the black. The Embassy retains strong cash reserves as well as an
additional $1,113,711 in investments; this is up 14 percent from the previous year.
Most revenue sources increased from the prior year with only rentals being
slightly down. The anniversary celebration events along with traditional favorites
such as Festival of Trees and Summer Nights contributed to increased box
office, ticketing and service revenues of 28 percent. Attendance was also up
as restoration/facility fees rose 23 percent over the prior year. Love for the
Embassy also extends beyond the stage as more patrons are engaged in its
programming and its mission as membership revenues grew 33 percent from 2017.
The Embassy continues to maintain a diversified portfolio for investment
accounts. During the fiscal year, a net realized gain on investments of $12,159
and a net unrealized gain on investments of $39,272 were recorded. The
Embassy also earned interest and dividend income of $47,160 this year. In
addition to the Heritage Center, the Embassy completed several building
projects including new radio equipment for staffing events, new mezzanine
lounge furniture and dressing room furniture and three new high-efficiency
boilers (replacing six!) in the theater.
With continued strong leadership, generous patrons and a memorable past, the
Embassy will shine and make memories for another 90 years.
2017-18 annual reportEMBASSY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
90 YEARS OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE
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2017-18 annual reportEMBASSY BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
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RUFFOLO GRAND STAIRCASE NAMINGThe late Linda and Joe Ruffolo’s
community legacy was commemorated in
August 2018 with the newly named Linda
and Joseph Ruffolo Grand Staircase.
The centerpiece of the Embassy Theatre’s
lobby, the Linda and Joseph Ruffolo Grand
Staircase will welcome generations of
families to the historic theater. The couple’s
children—Joe Ruffolo Jr. and Julie Ruffolo
Gilpin—said the family chose to name the
staircase because of their experiences in
attending theater events with their parents.
The staircase was a favorite feature for the
family. A plaque at the base of the staircase
recognizes the Ruffolos’ contributions to
the Fort Wayne community.
“We are honored by this generous gift,”
said Kelly Updike, president and CEO
of the Embassy Theatre. “Linda and Joe
were tireless community volunteers. Fort
Wayne is a better place because of their
commitment to our community. The Linda
and Joseph Ruffolo Grand Staircase will
welcome thousands of families year-round.”
Linda and Joe advocated for the Fort Wayne community with their professional
and volunteer service to area arts and community organizations, including the
Embassy Theatre, Arts United, Fort Wayne Youtheatre and the Fort Wayne
Philharmonic. Linda retired from IPFW as executive director of development in
2014. Her extensive volunteer work ranged from Fort Wayne Youtheatre to Fort
Wayne Bicentennial. She passed away in 2015. Joe, who passed away in 2011,
was CEO of NorthAmerican from 1987-93 and a co-founder of Tower Bank. He
served on many for- and non-profit boards.
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EMBASSY STAFFKelly Updike, president & CEO
Kevin Boughton, ticketing associate
Jake Brames, chief financial officer
Jonah Crismore, chief programming officer
Kale DeVoe, database manager
Kelly Geiser, events manager
Mary Jo Hardiman, chief operating officer
Maggie Hunter, education manager
John Hughey, chief marketing officer
Brent Johnson, technical director
Brittneay King, events manager
Steve Linsenmayer, grants manager
Megan Lytle, front of house manager
Kelly Maahs, front of house director
Mark McKinney, ticketing associate
Barb Richards, chief experience officer
Kyle Snare, facilities director
Sam Strickland, event associate
Scott Stolarz, programming manager
Lucas Weick, chief philanthropy officer
Bret Wilson, box office manager
Debbie Woodroof, executive assistant
BOARD OF DIRECTORSWhitney Bandemer, chair
Pone Vongphachanh, vice chair
Susan Wesner, treasurer
Valentine White-Xayarath, secretary
Suzanne Ehinger
Elizabeth Frederick
John Gevers
Angela Grant
Christopher Guerin
Cindy Henry
Clayton Jennings
Casey Keirn
Kara Kelley
Leslie Koehlinger Russ
Rick Maples
Thomas Marcuccilli
Robert Nickerson
John O’Connell
Jeremy Senk
Tracy Shellabarger
Kimberly Shoppell
Leah Strauss Grant
Bradley Sturges
BARTENDERSMegan Flohr
Jessica Fortney
Carla Glasper
Graham Hayden
Anthony Mauricio
Dan Mauzy
Danielle Rosas
Andrew Stackhouse
Emily Uphoff
Kelli Westerman
JANITORIAL SERVICESBlue Jacket Inc.
EVENT ASSOCIATESDenny Benson
Mary Carney
Shelby Forrest
Nakeve Kelsaw
Kandi Magner
Stacey Manck
Damari Starks
Brittany Walsh
Photos by 4Ever Photography & Design
CORPORATE PARTNERSSEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
STAR ($2,500 or Greater)
Parrish Leasing, Inc.
ACTOR ($1,500-$2,499)
BAE Systems
Kitch Acceptance
CHORUS ($1,000-$1,499)
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation
Fort Wayne Metals
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Sweetwater
PRODUCER ($500-$999)
Baden, Gage & Schroeder, LLC
ChromaSource, Inc.
Five Star Distributing
Lancia Homes, Inc.
Moake Park Group, Inc.
OmniSource Corporation
Osterholt Truss
Ottenweller Co., Inc.
Visit Fort Wayne
SCRIPT WRITER ($250-$499)
Amber Law
Cookie Cottage
Dahm Brothers, Inc.
Lakeland Electronics/Larry’s Lock & Safe
Strebig Construction, Inc.
Wagner-Meinert, LLC
Willshire Capital, LLC
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2017-18 annual reportMARQUEE SOCIETY
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MARQUEE SOCIETY: LEAVE YOUR LEGACY WITH THE EMBASSY
The Embassy established the Marquee Society to recognize and remember those individuals who chose to continue their investment and support
of the Embassy Theatre after their death. The members of the Marquee Society recognize that investing in the Embassy through an estate gift will
help preserve this community treasure for future generations.
A planned gift to the Embassy, whether in the form of a bequest, trust or appreciated assets, will ensure the funds are available for ongoing restoration and programing needs. Most importantly, a planned gift
ensures your money does what you want it to do.
Learn how you can join the Marquee Society through a legacy gift by contacting Lucas Weick, chief philanthropy officer, at 260.247.9383
Robert & Pamela Bechert
John & Jane Foell
Louise Larsen
Carl & Nancy Louraine
Thomas & Penelope Mathiesen
Robert & Jennifer Nickerson
Chris & Kelly Updike
Deborah Woodroof
Daryl R. & Joenita K. Yost
Barb & the late Bill Zabel
MARQUEE SOCIETY MEMBERSWe gratefully thank the following individuals who have made a planned gift to the Embassy Theatre to ensure the theater remains a strong and vibrant
arts and culture center for future generations.
The Embassy would like to especially thank the following organizations for their support as Corporate Partners. The Fort Wayne business community has long been an impactful part of the Embassy’s preservation and programming efforts.
C H U C K & L I S A S U R A C K
FORT WAYNE
P A R R I S HL E A S I N G , I N C .
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IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONSSEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
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323 Media, Nicholas Henney
Asher Agency, Inc.
Aveda
Avon Representative
BE Married
Barb & the late Bill Zabel
BJ’s Brewhouse
Blondies Cookies
Blue Gate Theatre
Bobick’s Golf
Buffalo Wild Wings, Chapel Ridge
Buffalo Wild Wings, Coventry
Casa Restaurants
Champions Sports Bar
Cheryl Stromski
China Palace
Chop’s Steaks & Seafood
Cinda B
Civic Theatre
Comcast
Cookie Cottage
Corner House Beauty Salon
Country Heritage Winery
Dunkin’ Doughnuts/ Baskin Robbins
Ellison Bakery Inc.
Fazoli’s, Covington
First Presbyterian Theater
Flat Top Grill
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Fort Wayne Hilton
Fort Wayne Newspapers
Fort Wayne Outfitters
Fred Toenges Shoes
Fresh Market
Headwaters Park Alliance
IHOP
Imperial Awards
Jefferson Pointe
JK O’Donnell’s
Julie Tevis
Junk Ditch Brewing Co.
Kroger
Lisa Arnold
Mad Anthony Brewing Company
Markey’s Audio Visual
McAlister’s Deli
Meijer, Inc.
Mike’s Car Wash
Moose Lake Christian Craft Village
New Haven Bakery
New Haven Parks & Rec
O’Charley’s
Pizza Hut
Poptique Popcorn, LLC
Rack N Helen’s Restaurant
Richards Restaurant
Rosewood Carriage Rides
Salvatori’s Restaurant
Schmucker’s Produce
Sechler’s Pickles
Stitch ‘n Frame
Sweetwater Sound
TECHNOWorks
The Flower Shop
The Hedge
The Narwhal and the Manatee
Thirty One Products
Tom & Penny Mathiesen
Trubble Brewing
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
Utopian Coffee Co.
Valentine Vintage
Venice Restaurant
WANE-TV 15
Welch’s Alehouse
West Central Home & Garden Tour
WFWA-TV39
Whatzup
Yummi Bunni
Zianos
C H U C K & L I S A S U R A C K
Photos by Steve Linsenmayer
MAY 19, 2018
90TH ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Emcees Brad Beauchamp and Larry Bower introduced Farmland Jazz Band, Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, Fort Wayne Dance Collective and the Buster Keaton black-and-white classic “Haunted House.”
Mark Herman, a Fort Wayne native, was
the featured organist on the Grande Page theater pipe organ.
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TRIBUTES SEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
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The Embassy Theatre gratefully acknowledges the following general operating gifts made in memory or honor
of friends, colleagues and loved ones:
Lois Lovinger, In Loving Memory of Daniel Lovinger
Lois Steere, In Memory of Allen Steere
Becky Sumpter, In Memory of husband Joe & daughter Shelly Sumpter-Cowen
Michael Martone, In Memory of Tony & Patty Martone
Virginia Zimmerman, In Honor of Jonah Crismore
John Gastineau, In Honor of Mark Ulmschneider & Georgia Wralstad Ulmschneider
Daniel & Julie Dwire, In Memory of Bob Ort
John & Pat Weicker, In Memory of Jack & Janet Weicker
Elaine Cowen, In Memory of Joe Sumpter
Anonymous, In Memory of Omar & Doris Wuthrich
Anonymous, In Memory of Our Parents
John & Barbara Snider, In Memory of Patricia J. Campbell
Walt & Kathy Polston, In Memory of Robert & Ruthann Franke
Linda Myers, In Memory of Tony Myers
The Embassy is also incredibly grateful and humbled to receive a bequest gift from Jim & Margaret Shields, whose support over the years helped the Embassy complete several capital projects including the Vision for the Embassy campaign to renovate the former Indiana Hotel.
The following individuals made a gift in memory of longtime Embassy Theatre volunteer Zondra Hull:
Barry Roberson
Betty Hallgren
Carol Kohrman
Carolyn Goshorn
Chris & Wendy Hallgren
Danielle Hanna
Denise Hutchinson
Glenn Kinduell
Greg Hull
Kay Rekeweg
Ric & Julie Maly
Robert & Cathy Miller
Sally Bork
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EMBASSY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMINGSEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
The Embassy Theatre has played a part in the lives of area schoolchildren through the years. Educational programming at the Embassy has grown from a single presentation in 2006-07 to four programs serving more than 16,000 young people in the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The educational programming at the Embassy Theatre includes:
Learn It Live, a free show for area schoolchildrenAt least once a year, the Embassy offers free, live performances for students. These shows are some of the best in the country. Talent has included Catapult Dance and Lightwire Theater. Black Violin, returning in 2019, also hosted a master class for 30 area string students who took the stage to play during the group’s encore.
SCORE! A devised theater workshop for middle school studentsThis program allows middle-school students to explore creative expression. Through this three-week summer intensive experience, students devise, create and produce a piece of original musical theatre based on their perceptions and then perform it on the magnificent Embassy stage. Space is limited to 25 students in grade 6, 7 or 8.
Study TripsThe Embassy offers three Study Trips that connect students with real-life effects of historic preservation on a community arts treasure. During the 2017-18 fiscal year, more than 2,000 students were served by this program targeting grades 1-5.
• Commitment to Community Taking a bow on the Embassy stage, students act out history and learn how a community chose to save the historic theater from the wrecking ball. Students use analysis and application of information as they investigate the building for 2-2.5 hours. Aligned to grade 3 standards, and appropriate for grades 2 through 6.
• Entertainment Then and Now Following the path of a patron, participants use primary sources to compare attending a performance at the Embassy Theatre in 1928 to today. 90 minutes. Appropriate for grades K-5. Great for Scout troops, clubs and other groups.
• Shapes, Sights, Sounds and Surfaces Explore the Embassy through the senses. Appropriate for ages 3 to 5. This experience invites preschoolers to explore the Embassy Theatre with their senses. Instead of telling preschoolers “don’t touch” they can explore the beauty of the theater with their five senses.
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323 Media, Nicholas Henney
Arts Midwest
Barb & the late Bill Zabel
Chuck & Lisa Surack and Sweetwater
IATSE Local 146
Lincoln Financial Foundation
PNC Foundation
The Links, Fort Wayne chapter
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING SCHOLARSHIP & SUPPORTSEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
Arts Midwest
Edward D. and Ione Auer Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
The Dekko Foundation
Downtown Improvement District
Ecolab Foundation
English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation
Foellinger Foundation
Harold & Rachel McMillen Foundation
Indiana Humanities
Indiana Arts Commission
J.D. Ruffolo Family Foundation
Lincoln Financial Foundation
M.E. Raker Foundation
Marion-Clairmont Family Fund
Donald F. Wood and Darlene M. Richardson Foundation
GRANTS & FOUNDATION SUPPORTSEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
MATCHING GIFTSSEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
Lincoln Financial Group Foundation
Johnson & Johnson
General Electric Foundation
General Motors Foundation
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BRICK DEDICATIONSSEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
Eva Gorman
Barb Richards
Rebecca S. Shovlin
Dalen & Stephanie Wuest
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GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORTSEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
Anonymous
Keith & Lynn Apple
Madeleine Baker
Gregory & Karen Baumert
Dianne Beer
Jacob Benedict
Les & Pat Berkheiser
Donald & Beth Bieberich
Glenn & Janellyn Borden
Sally Bork
Kathryn D. Callen
Lassus Brothers Oil Inc. Foundation
Lois Cooper & Barney
Elaine Cowen
Tom & Holly DeLong
Daniel & Julie Dwire
Judy Fehlhaber
John & Jane Foell
E. Elaine Frommel
Audrey Gerson
General Motors Foundation
Carolyn Goshorn
Patricia S. Griest
Anita Gross
Betty Hallgren
Chris & Wendy Hallgren
Dorothy Heath
Cassandra Hebermehl
Greg Hull
Denise Hutchinson
Jocelyn Ivancic
Anders & Marcia Johnson
Steven & Kathleen Kelham
Glenn Kinduell
Carol Kohrman
Amy Leeson
Jemery Lung
Ric & Julie Maly
Harry & Barbara Manges
Michael Martone
Karen May
Peggy & Mike McArdle
Robert & Cathy Miller
Pat Morrical
Kenneth & Linda Moudy
Robert & Jennifer Nickerson
Joseph Parker
Walt & Kathy Polston
Charles Price
David & Lisa Rabaduex
Kay Rekeweg
Dr. Mark & Cindy Renshaw
Marcia Reynolds
Maryellen Rice
Barry Roberson
Ron & Rhonda Root
Kirk & Kim Sabrosky
Lincoln Financial Group Foundation
Linda Scheiber
Stephen & Paulette Shambaugh
Jim & Annie Skinner
Marjorie Smith
John & Barbara Snider
Lois Steere
Joan Swisher
Carol Ann Terwilliger
Cynthia Thies
Bret Wilson
Virginia Zimmerman
The following individuals made gifts to support the operations of the Embassy Theatre, providing funding for the preservation, maintenance,
programming and staffing of the theater.
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSSEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
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EMBOYD CLUB ($10,000 OR GREATER)
Wayne & Linda Boyd
Chuck & Lisa Surack
Donald F. Wood & Dar Richardson
CONCIERGE ($7,500-$9,999)
Mark Ulmschneider & Georgia Wralstad
Ulmschneider
CELEBRITY ($5,000-$7,499)
Theresa E. Wagler
HEADLINER
($2,500-$4,999)
Thomas & Penelope Mathiesen
Tracy & Gretchen Shellabarger
SPOTLIGHT ($1,000-$2,499)
Tim & Libby Ash
Terence Bartholomew
Ryan & Allison Bergdoll
Dean & Deborah Brankle
Linda Cambre
Wayne & Evelyn Copsey
James Darcy & Patricia Dillon
Robbie & Julie Drummond
Robert & Carol Fawley
Thomas Herr & Claire Ewert
Michael & Alisa McGlothlin
Richard & Penney Phillips
Nadine Piedmont
Jeff & Marty Sturges
Becky Sumpter
Dick & Lisa Teets
Toby & Misha Thomas
Steve & Keitha Wesner
Michael & Linda Yoder
DIRECTOR ($500-$999)
Chris Bates
Kirk & Martha Bushman
Clayton J. Ellenwood
Elizabeth A. Frederick
David A. Fruchey
Sherry & Brad Hanway
Jerome Henry
Dan & Joyce Herstad
Diane S. Humphrey
Steve Karst
Chris & Kirsten Lasalle
Cheryl McBey & Elizabeth Robison
Paul Moss
Timothy Needler
Robert & Jennifer Nickerson
Bill & Jackie Raftree
Mark & Christine Rupp
Rebecca Schmidt
Jeremy Senk
Charlotte Simonis
Sharon Singleton
Mark & Danielle Webb
Stan Ziherl
STAGE MANAGER $250-$499
James & Shianne Amstutz
Donald & Mary Janet Andorfer
Dr. William & Mary Ellen Argus
Yvonne M. August
Debby & Rich Beckman
David & Janet Bell
John & Kristi Benner
Larry & Martha Berndt
Matthew & Tracy Bilodeau
Steve & Sue Boomer
Tom & Ann Borne
Steve & Carolyn Brody
Elizabeth & Stephen Brown
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSSEPTEMBER 2017 TO AUGUST 2018
EMBASSY MEMBERS
Jeffrey & Kely Bunn
Isa & Elizabeth Canavati
Alex & Tracy Choka
Kelly & Beth Clevenger
J. Nelson & Mary Coats
Donita Crago & Ellen Keesling
Tim & Deb Durnell
Suzanne & Edward Ehinger
Emily & Mike Elko
Marie Esterline
Dave & Yvonne Fee
G. William Fishering
John & Jane Foell
Sheryl Friedley
Ryan & Gretchen Fruchey
Robert & Barbara Gasser
Julianne & Nathan Geimer
John Gevers
Robert P. Gibson
Christopher & Ronda Gomez
Christopher Guerin & Ruth Diamond- Guerin
Carl & Nancy Guisinger
Kristi Harkenrider
Robert D. Hatcher
Tom & Cindy Henry
Cindy Hensley
Mary & Richard Hertel
Addison & Marna Johnson
Gordon Johnson
Jeffrey & Colleen Kachmann
Casey Keirn
Michael & Patty Khorshid
Chuck & Patty Kohrman
Jim & Barbie Lancia
Charles Lawrance & Brenda Heath
Carolyn Linsenmayer
David Lloyd
Tom & Retha Loogman
Nancy & Carl Louraine
Lois Lovinger
Tom & Joan Marcuccilli
Judith Maxwell
Marge Meeks
Phillip & Patricia Miller
Melanie & Sean Natarajan
Irmhild Niederholtmeyer
Dr. Tom & Helen Nill
Brian Nordan
John O’Connell
Sarah Pfaehler
Marlene Purdy
Maryellen Rice
Dennis & Linda Schaefer
Carol & Dick Schwartz
Bruce Scranage & Carolyn Shelton
Stephen & Paulette Shambaugh
Kimberly Shoppell
Rebecca S. Shovlin
Thomas & Kathleen Skiba
Jon & Lisa Smith
John & Barbara Snider
Nancy & Larry Stoner
Brad & Elizabeth Sturges
Michael Summers
Mike & Becky Teagarden
Thomas & Patrice Teel
Kimberly Tingley
Richard F. Uhen
Chris & Kelly Updike
Pone Vongphachanh
Bob & Irene Walters
Gary & Kay Wasson
Susan Wesner
Jeffrey & Rhonda Whitacre
Valentine White-Xayarath
James & Nancy Winebrenner
Deborah L. Woodroof
William & Joann Wyatt
Barb & the late Bill Zabel
Dr. Ron E. Zielinski
Cindy & Richard Zollinger
Gary Zwierzynski
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FOOTLIGHTS $100-$249
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Rick & Carol Abbott
Karey Aenis
Karen & Lee Albright
James G. Allgeier
Kevin & Louise Ambrose
Michael & Mary Jo Amorini
Will Anderson
Tom & Lynn Antisdel
Keith & Lynn Apple
Mary Armstrong
William & Gloria Ashman
Richard & Toulie Avdul
Charlotte Baker
Hugh Baldus
Marsha Baltes
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APPRENTICE/MENTOR ($50-$99) Anonymous (9)
Dan Abbott
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Jane Krebs
M. Elise Kriss, OSF
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APPRENTICE/MENTOR continued $50-$99
Steve & Nancy Kucharski
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Mark Herman plays the Grande Page pipe organ at the 90th Anniversary Community Celebration, May 19, 2018. The celebration included a sing-along with the refurbished Brenograph projector and vintage slides (inset photos).Photo by Steve Linsenmayer
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2017-18 annual reportEMBASSY VOLUNTEERS
EMBASSY VOLUNTEERS40+ YEARS
Jane Black
Barb & the late Bill Zabel
35 YEARS-39 YEARS
Marilyn Ambrose
Paul Steffens
30 YEARS-34 YEARS
Jane Foell
John Foell
Barbara Friedrich
Harold Friedrich
Cletus Goens
25 YEARS-29 YEARS
Minerva Belote
Linda Chapman
Roger Crawford
Dee Labarbera
20 YEARS-24 YEARS
Marjorie Baumgartel
Wilma Baumgartner
Joan Bleke
Carol Burns
Peggy DeBolt
Linda Gaff
Carol Goeglein
Jim Goeglein
Linda James
Kay Rekeweg
Richard Uhen
Jerrine Warner
15 YEARS-19 YEARS
Jim Alspaugh
Patricia Alspaugh
Joy Bodine
Chuck Chapman
Marilyn Crewe
Jack Diagostino
Judy Diagostino
Mark Herman
Ron Herman
Mahlon Houlihan
Andy Johnson
Marlene Lobsiger
Donna Longbons
Karen May
Marge Meeks
Kathleen Meyer
Paul Meyer
Carol Shattuck
John Stirnkorb
Cheryl Stromski
Judy Wannemacher
10 YEARS-14 YEARS
Don Berning
Emily Berning
Eric Berning
Wendy Berning
Nancy Brown
Dennis Campbell
Mary Carney
Pat Clark
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Melinda Hammen
Mary Hardy
Marianne Hess
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Michelle Love
Kathleen Marburger
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Gordon Mattoon
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John Mueller
Joann Nixon
Janet Ormiston
Carolyn Painter
Carlton Reinhard
Julia Reinhard
Marlene Schrader
Doug Schultz
Linda Shough
Judy Stumpf
Carol Terwilliger
Art Tonsing
Patricia Williams
Charles Winkler
Irene Winkler
2017-18 annual reportEMBASSY VOLUNTEERS
EMBASSY VOLUNTEERSAllan Woodmansee
Lori Yandell
Jerry Young
Margo Zumwalt
5 YEARS- 9 YEARS
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Reuben Albaugh
Lisa Arnold
Betty Baker
Sally Bork
Sandra Brickley
Susie Brown
Margaret Bussel
Janice Buuck
Diane Campbell
MaryAnn Carnahan
Susan Cavanaugh
Julie Christenson
Rebecca Cox
Roberta Deal
Libby Ehinger
Nanette Elder
Randy Fillmore
Robin Good
Margaret Haldeman
Glenda Harmeyer
Nancy Hevel
Wendy Hilbert
Bonnie Hilt
Maxine Hoffman
Susan Hudon
Judy Karg
Rosemary Karst
Roxanne Kelker
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Phyllis Lahr
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Cindy Meyers
Diane Miller
Patsy Miller
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Becky Morris
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Melvin Mundy
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Jane Sieber
Paul Sieber
Nancy Stansberry
Joyce Ternet
Kathy Thomas
Pam Thomas
Sue Vusich
Tim Wages
Brian Waite
Kay Yoder
Barb Zabel
1 YEAR-4 YEARS
Donna Adam
Carol Anzalone
Hope Arthur
Vicki Bahls
Gloria Bell
Richard Boyd
Tina Bruce
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VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Bill Zabel passed away on November 30, 2018. Bill will be fondly remembered by all of those he interacted with at the Embassy Theatre. When the theater was on the brink of destruction in the early 1970s, Bill was among those who helped save the building and establish the Embassy Theatre Foundation to help preserve the building for future generations to treasure.
Bill’s passion truly was the Embassy’s Grande Page pipe organ, which fascinated him due to the many components and engineering behind the instrument. Bill’s humor, wit, dedication and kindness will be missed.
1 YEAR-4 YEARS
continued
Jacqualyn Budrow
William Budrow
Doug Bultemeyer
Doug Campbell
Jenny Ceccanese
Kevin Christenson
Randall Cokl
Annie Coleman
Kelly Combs
Renee Cox
Margaret Curtis
Becky Dexheimer
Bridget Eichman
Rita Eichman
Ellen Farmer
Diane Felton
Samuel Fromholt
Adena Geyer
Janet Gibson
Carol Grindstaff
Dayani Guevera
Robin Harris
Dawn Harshbarger
Joyce Haverstock
Karen Heimann
Susan Heine
Angela Holliman
Olivia Horton
Jesse B Jackson
Jamee Johnson
Thomas Jurczak
Tammie Kaiser
Casey Keirn
Konnie Kensinger
Patti Knox
Karen Kritzman
Alice Krull
Donna Lehman
Bradley Lemna
Holly Lemna
Kyaw Lin
Marjean Litzenberg
Nancy Louraine
Kathy Lude
Pat Lundy
Larry Lyons
Isabel Maahs
Susan Maahs
Cathy Martin
Bayley Mercado-
Goeglein
Nikki Mickey
Allyssa Miller
Janet Mitchell
Chuck Morris
Connie Murphy
Kathy Nunn
Donna Osmun
Arnetia Peggins
Quincy Peggins
Dennis Pequignot
Dennis Pike
Curtis Poor
Joan Roberts
Peg Robinson
Jeffrey Rose
Sarah Rose
Paulette Ross
Ron Ross
Sandra Salkeld
Holly Sarrazine
Laura Schiel
Cindy Schlaifer
Marleen Scott
David Seagly
Joan Sievers
Rose Spaw
Carolyn Stemen
Phyllis Sweet
Julie Tevis
Mary Ellen Todd
Kathy Trzynka
Ken Wentland
Sarah Wright
Joseph Van Wye
Michelle Van Wye
Kay Zipse
ORGAN CREW AND ORGAN & PIANO PLAYERS
2017-18 VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Embassy Volunteer of the Year: Susan Cavanaugh
Dale McNeal Award: Don Berning and family
Most Volunteer Hours: Susan Cavanaugh
Don Berning
Eric Berning
Wendy Berning
Roger Crawford
John Foell
Cletus Goens
Chuck Morris
Doug Schultz
Trebor Trahin
Sarah Wright
Cletus Goens
Grant Nill
Trebor Trahin
Richard Hills
Mark Herman
Stephen Warner
Phyllis Lahr
Marlene Lobsiger
Dona Longbons
Robert Rogers
VOLUNTEER ORGAN CREW AT THE GRANDE PAGE PIPE ORGAN
AT THE GOLDSTINE PIANO
BILL ZABEL
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2018 Marquee HIGHLIGHTS
2018 Marquee HIGHLIGHTS
2018 MARQUEE WITH MANDY GONZALEZThe 2018 Marquee was presented by
Mark Ulmschneider and Georgia Wralstad
Ulmschneider and featured an incredible taste
of Fort Wayne’s finest with a four-course dinner
provided by Baker Street, Casa Ristoranti Italiano,
Club Soda, and The Hoppy Gnome.
Following dinner,
guests followed
a behind-the-
scenes path to the
historic Embassy
stage, where
they were treated
to an intimate
performance by Broadway
star Mandy Gonzalez, with the
ornate theater auditorium as
the picturesque backdrop to the
concert.
Photos by: Bambi Guthrie
2019 MARQUEE WITH LEA SALONGASAVE THE DATE – MAY 3, 2019
The Marquee event combines the Embassy’s newest spaces with the
historic stage where so many legends have performed. The evening
begins in the Indiana Hotel Lobby and transitions to the beautiful
Yergens Rogers Foundation Ballroom located on the 6th and 7th floors,
where guests will be served a four-course meal featuring some of Fort
Wayne’s finest restaurants. While in the ballroom, guests will have access
to the Parkview Health Rooftop Patio with its spectacular view of Fort
Wayne’s evolving skyline.
At the conclusion of dinner, guests will advance to the theater for a
unique onstage seating experience. Exclusive access to the Sweetwater
Dressing Rooms and entire backstage area, will provide a peek behind
the curtain of the historic stage. A performance by Tony Award winner
Lea Salonga will be the highlight of the evening. Lea’s accomplished
career includes leading roles in Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and
Cinderella on Broadway, while she has also been the singing voice of
two Disney animated film princesses in Aladdin and Mulan. Desserts and
coffee will be served at intermission.
The Marquee provides funding for the preservation and restoration of
the historic theater, which celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2018. The
Embassy’s mission is to serve northeast Indiana by presenting elite
performances and providing artistic and cultural enrichment through
the performing arts while preserving the state’s largest self-sustaining
historic theater.
2019 Marquee SAVE THE DATE!
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For information on sponsoring a table or tickets please contact
Lucas Weick, chief philanthropy officer, at 260.247.9383 or
via email at [email protected]
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