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Greeting from the President
Dear Patrons and Friends,
There are few events as rousing as a great live performance and little that can dampen the human soul when there is a song in one's heart. That's why, at Aiken Performing Arts, we believe the show must go on! While we mustn't throw caution to the wind, we must learn to cross into the wind to find the tack that that will fill our sails. A good skipper knows the wind is an ally. To prevent losing steerage, he doesn't head straight into the winds, even if that's the direction he desires! Instead, he skillfully zigs and zags, staying outside of the 90 degree "no-go zone" . We've been doing a lot of that type of sailing lately, haven't we? Zigging and zagging, vaxxing and masking, all to keep ourselves in the "go zone".
As we head into our 2021-2022 season, the winds of COVID remain strong, but our spirits are not diminished. From Motown to Broadway and from folk rock to big band, we have a lot of songs to fill your hearts, and a little laughter for your soul, as comedian Jeff Allen joins us in March. In the annals of history, 20-21 will be known as the sea-son we let our sails down, for the wind was a tempest whose direc-tion we did not know. But, that season is behind us now. While only One is master over the storm, there are many who can harness the wind. As a Board, our hope and prayer, for all you who share the love of life, is that you capture our wind this season and find a way to sing and laugh with family and friends. If your canvas is feeling worn and tattered, hop on our catamaran. The sails are fresh and would love to take you for a glide.
Serving with pleasure,
President Aiken Performing Arts
Anthony Ateca
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Applause for Our 2021-2022 ContributorsTo learn more about the benefits of making a tax deductible contribution or
becoming a sponsor, please see our web site: www.AikenArts.com.
Producers $1,000 and aboveDirectors $500 to $999Stage Managers $250 to $499
Patrons $100 to $249Friends Under $100
Producers Doris M. Begley
Judy Armstrong ColvardJames & Angela Hambrick
Foundation
Directors Sandy & Bob Campbell
Lyn & Ray FlemingSue & Paul O'Connell
Christine & Richard ReichelEdward & Mry Vaarwerk
Stage Managers Tommie Culligan
Denny & Sandie DuerksenWilliam Hegedusich
& Mary O'Reilly Stan & Suzanne Jackson
Jane & Jared LongSandi & Russ McKnight
Mr. & Mrs. E. Preston Rahe
Patrons B. David & Jacquleine Allen
Barbara ArmitageTony & Audrey Ateca
Mark Behl & Debra VaseyRoger Boisvert & Bebe Gambs
Billy & Dinah BunnDaria & David Carney
Robert & Vicki ChristopherLaraine Clark
Truman & Karen CobleMichael Cowen
Adrian & Marilyn DeshotelChuck Dynarski
Kathleen & Robert FordRick & Martha FunkAl & Suzanne Gay
Doug & Kathy GlaserJohn & Gayle Gordon
Peggy Iwert & Kenneth GordonThomas & Donna Kmetz
John & Sue KoskoDouglas KucykE. Ron Madden
Warren & Tina MarinaccioBrian Morris
John & Linda PaulishakDale & Peggy Patrick
Aaron & Lenaya RaackDorothy Ridley
Ann & Ed SchneiderBeverly & Arthur Schuenenmann
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy SimmonsCheryl Smith
Doug & Sherry WilsonBeverley & David Zigelman
Friends Lou Anne Brossman
Ed & Barbara ConoverDoug & Kathy Cook
Jody DugganJon Fagan
Carl C. FieldsBruce & Jane Jarzmik
Kate KeimAnne A. Kelty
Lance & Roberta KledasDoris Larson
Roy & Debra LindburgJames MallakLynda Mann
Michael & Marie McFaddenPatricia & Robert McEachern
Diana MooreRobert Nicholson
Anne PerryMr. & Mrs. Joel SchlangerKenneth & RoseAnn Seiple
Frank ShalloBonnie ShapiroKaren ShermanCorbin Smith
Thalia & Robert StoddardBill & Sandy Tucker
Thomas & Maureen VertitisSarah Whipple
Corporate & Civic Supporters
Atlantic BroadbandDayBreak Adult Care Services
Hilton Garden InnJackson Hewitt Tax Service
Palmetto Financial AdvisorsSecurity Federal Bank
Grant SponsorsCity of Aiken A-Tax
National Endowment for the Arts
South Carolina Arts Commission
In-Kind SupportCity of Aiken
Palmetto Package & Fine WineSecurity Federal BankThe Hilton Garden Inn
The Willcox
Contributions dedicated in total or in part to
Educational Outreach and/or Instruments in Your Attic Program
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A Standing Ovation to Our Corporate and Civic Supporters and Sponsors
APA is deeply grateful to the following for helping make our 2020-2021 Season become a reality!
Corporate Supporters
Civic Sponsors
Grant Sponsors
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Thanks to our subscribers, sponsors & volunteers from the
APA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Anthony Ateca, PresidentDr. Forest E. Mahan, Executive Vice President
Dennis Duerksen, Vice President of OperationsSteve Salzman, CFO /Treasurer
Bonnie Kelly, SecretaryJuanita Campbell
Jody DugganDara GlassCory Herbst
Dr. Mark HollingsworthJack Kelly
Stanley JacksonJames MooreMary Staggs
Director Emeriti: Thomas Abbott, Robert Barnett, Doris Begley, Sandy Costanzo,
Beverley Zigelman, Thomas Hofstetter
APA StaffCathy Traver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Executive DirectorChristine Jolicoeur-Smith . . . . . . . . . . Arts AdministratorMike Mottsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound EngineerCory Herbst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light EngineerAlison South Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarketingGabriel Lemnaru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Webmaster
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This performance is supported in part by a grantfrom the National Endowment for the Arts inpartnership with South Carolina Arts and the
South Carolina Arts Commission.
Tonight’s Sponsor
A Loving Tribute ToDIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES
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A Loving Tribute ToDIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES
SUPREME REFLECTIONS
SUPREME REFLECTIONS is a loving tribute to the most famous female singing group of all time, THE SUPREMES! This sparkling trip down Motown’s memory lane is written and directed by Motown producer and creative consultant George Solomon and awardwinning producer/director Michael Chapman with choreography by Paul Holmquist. The Tony Award winning Broadway hit DREAMGIRLS, which was loosely based on The Supremes, went on to become an Oscar winning film. Whereas DREAMGIRLS presented new music, we present the original, familiar classic hits and the true story of the actual SUPREMES. Baby Love, Stop! In The Name Of Love, You Can't Hurry Love, Love Child... You'll love, love, love this stylish, fun and informative musical gem!
You may remember where you were when you first heard, Where Did Our Love Go, Come See About Me, Someday We’ll Be Together or Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. Artists who have followed in their footsteps like The Pointer Sisters, Whitney Houston, Vanessa Williams and some of today’s superstars like Beyoncé and the Pussycat Dolls have been influenced by Diana Ross and The Supremes. You’ll see why Oprah Winfrey credits The Supremes as her inspiration and why the Guinness Book Of World Records has declared Diana Ross the most popular female vocalist of all time!
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The ladies who star in SUPREME REFLECTIONS are Wendy Edmead, Tai Lewis and Marianne Lewis. These multi-talented entertainers have each performed in scores of musicals and television shows. They are young but possess the dynamic qualities of the classic entertainers from another generation. Most importantly, their interpretation of The Supremes vocals are so true to the original recordings that it must be pointed out that they are singing live and not lip-syncing. The show is hosted and narrated by Motown producer George Solomon who also performs some of the hits of Motown stars Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder and more.
It’s hard to believe that these songs are forty to fifty years old, yet they sound as fresh and irresistible today as they did then. It’s impossible not to feel young when you hear the toe-tapping rhythm of the Motown Sound and the catchy melodies you’ll still be humming when you leave the show. The show is informative as well as hilarious as it’s filled with humorous anecdotes from The Supremes stellar career.
It doesn’t just stop with the music... the show has costumes that even Cher would envy! Many forget that it was Diana Ross and The Supremes that first brought famed costume designer Bob Mackie to prominence.
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To enhance the security of our patrons and performers, Aiken Performing Arts hires a uniformed Public Safety
Officer to be present at each performance. The officer is present approximately one hour prior to each
show and remains on site until approximately one hour following. During the performances, all
ingress paths to the venue are secured except for the front doors which are continuously monitored.
Egress remains from available all posted exit locations.
Enjoy the show!
Aiken Performing Arts (APA)Check out our very user-friendly website to keep up with all the events of APA, select seats, and
purchase tickets.Check it out! www.AikenArts.com
We would love to hear your comments, ideas or suggestions as well.Our e-mail address is: [email protected]
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Have you ever wondered what goes on back stage? As APA has grown our need for Theater Operation Volunteers has increased. Look at the various tasks listed below and Volunteer. It’s a fun way to help produce a show, mix with the artist and technicians! Tonight’s Theater Operations Volunteers are:
Theater OperationsDenny Duerksen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance Manager
Juanita Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Performance Manager
Mary Staggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hospitality
K. Stark, M Peters, T Whatley, G Barborek, V Gibboney, L Rand, R Dellamora, B Dellamora, T Hallen, A Hallen, D Walke, C Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ushers
Mike Mottsey, Aiken Pro Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound EngineerCory Herbst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light EngineerVivian Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Box OfficeMary Rosbach, City of Aiken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transportation & EquipmentSamantha Moore & Anja Preisig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spot Light Operators
PublicityTaylor Buzhardt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alison South Marketing
Mitch Ambrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playbill Production
APA is grateful for the many volunteers who help with our two outstanding outreachprograms to the Aiken Community—Educational Outreach by performers and Instruments inYour Attic—and especially thank the following for their help.
Educational OutreachJuanita Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .APA Outreach Coordinatior
Steve Salzman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee Member
Larry Gleason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photographer
Jeanie Glover & Kathy Langston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aiken County Public Schools
Instruments in Your AtticDr. Mark Hollingsworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Instruments in Your Attic
Security Federal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Collection and storage of instruments
Turner Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piano relocation partner
A special thank you to the more than 100 organizations in Aiken who display ourposters and distribute our publicity materials.
To volunteer for these programs, contact the APA office at 803-643-4774 or [email protected].
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