2013 annual report

2013 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITYBuilding on a Strong Foundation

For the past four and a half years I have had the honor and privilege to chair the board of directors for The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. Now as the curtain closes on that role, I want to share with you some thoughts on the wonderful, trying, exciting, challenging, time-consuming and ultimately rewarding experience. When I began my service as a board member many years ago, the theatre was still very much a work in progress. Funding was a major issue, and structurally the theatre was a long way from opening.

But open it did, and with a wonderful debut! It was a night we all remember.

As a Worcester native, I always believed that this is a special community, but that at times it lacked the self-confidence to rise to its full potential. But my perception began to change as I saw the restoration of Mechanics Hall; followed by the building of what is now known as the DCU Center; the renovation of Union Station; the construction of a new courthouse; the commitment of the business and political leaders to the revitalization of downtown; and what I consider to be the city’s crown jewel, The Hanover Theatre.

Apart from being a true world-class performing arts center, what is first and foremost to me is that the theatre is a symbol of the very best of Worcester as well as a catalyst for future growth and progress.

The theatre became a reality because there were dreamers, believers, skeptics, pragmatists, and philanthropists. Visionaries took advantage of what I told Sherry Redstone was the “gift of opportunity” that her family bestowed to this community through their donation of the former Loew’s Poli Palace Theatre to the Worcester Center for Performing Arts.

Since that original “gift,” the theatre has grown and prospered in large measure because of the work of our exceptional president and CEO, Troy Siebels, his hardworking staff; a very dedicated and committed board of directors and executive committee; our founders who were so generous with their financial contributions; our Franklin Square Society Members, capital campaign committee, volunteers, foundations, corporations, government officials; and ordinary citizens who recognized what a difference the theatre has made to our community. It has been extremely rewarding and personally gratifying to work with all of these groups to help ensure the future of the theatre.

It has been my practice, when I attend a performance at the theatre (especially as the curtain closes and the audience is on its feet giving a thunderous standing ovation) that I look not at the stage but around at the audience. Inevitably, I view a sea of smiling faces. At that moment, I can’t help but feel how lucky I am to have played a small part in making that happen.

Now, as I leave this stage, I will date myself by signing off and saying, thank you all very much for the “gift of opportunity” to serve as chair, “. . . and good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.”

Sincerely yours,

James D. O’Brien, Jr. Chairman

Dear Friends,

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Taking the First Stepto Greater Sustainability

The Hanover Theatre is proud to lead the way as one of the largest performing arts centers in the country to utilize solar power for over 80% of its electricity needs. Through the process of vir tual net metering, and a solar farm initiative that went live last November, the theatre began pursuing environmentally-friendly alternatives for its energy needs.

We take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of our former facilities manager, Ted Hudson, as the recipient of the John S. Benedetto Award of Excellence. During his tenure at the theatre, Ted initiated a major solar project, as well as a significant lighting project with National Grid and Prism Energy Services, that reduced our lighting costs by 27%. Ted’s vision and perseverance on behalf of the theatre and our community will be long remembered. More importantly, because of his leadership, the theatre is now deeply committed to continuing its exploration of new ways to reduce its carbon footprint.

Ted Hudson, The Hanover Theatre’s former facilities manager, initiated a number of environmentally-friendly projects.

The Hanover Theatre staff visits the solar farm in Leicester, MA.

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PHOTO: SCOTT ERBTed Hudson receives the John S. Benedetto Award of Excellence.

Our VisionTo be the finest performing arts center in New England.

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As of March 14, 2013 the theatre: ■ Welcomed over 942,737 patrons,

■ Presented over 539 shows and over 813 performances,

■ Served over 67,380 students,

■ Received the in-kind service of over 200 volunteers, valued at $1.2 million,

■ Featured the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, the largest of its kind in New England,

■ Supported nonprofit fundraising efforts valued at over $60,000,

■ Ranked in the top 50 theatres worldwide for three consecutive years by Pollstar,

■ Received the National Trust for Historic Preservation Excellence Award (2010), and

■ Placed on the Registry of Historic Sites by the National Park Service (2011).

The theatre passed an important milestone as we celebrated the five year anniversary of our

grand opening on April 17 with a magnificent celebration featuring award winning jazz pianist,

Diana Krall. The evening highlighted our accomplishments over the past five years and was an

opportunity to thank all those who believed in the theatre’s potential. It’s gratifying to list our

five year milestones, having met (and in many cases surpassing) the promises we made to our

early stakeholders.

Five Years and Counting

Board members Mary C. DeFeudis and Frank Carroll at the theatre’s fifth anniversary performance, featuring Diana Krall.


The Hanover Theatre fulfilled the promises we made to our stakeholders beginning in 2006, resulting in:

■ The Arts District as a destination,

■ Celebration of the arts and culture,

■ An economic stimulus for the city,

■ A vibrant, active, welcoming place,

■ Renewed confidence in Worcester, and

■ A transformed neighborhood.

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Our MissionTo foster a love and appreciation for the performing arts in audiences of today and tomorrow.

In doing this, we will:

• Preserve the historic integrity and beauty of the theatre,

• Serve a broad and diverse audience by presenting a wide variety of world-class events,

• Provide access to the performing arts to all persons through education and outreach programs, and

• Play a leadership role in making Worcester a popular cultural destination.

The Hanover Insurance Group’s president and CEO, Fred Eppinger, mingles with other attendees during a pre-show reception to celebrate the theatre’s fifth anniversary.


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BROADWAY TOURSMary Poppins

West Side Story

American Idiot

Stomp Sponsored by Polar Beverages

Experience The Beatles with Rain

Les Misérables Sponsored by Guild of St. Agnes

The Addams Family

Chicago the Musical Sponsored by UniBank

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Sponsored by Reliant Medical Group

COMEDYLate Nite Catechism 3:

‘Til Death Do Us Part

Mike Birbiglia’s “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” Sponsored by Nichols College

An Evening with Whoopi Goldberg Sponsored by Southbridge Savings Bank

Kathy Griffin

Ron White

The theatre enjoyed some of the most memorable performances to date, including a sold-out run of Broadway’s Les Misérables, the Boston Pops, Celtic Woman, Paul Anka and Diana Krall. As we look forward to our 2013-2014 season, we are proud to say that our past success gives us greater visibility in the performing arts industry, and we will build on that success to attract more of the best shows and biggest performers.

The 2012-2013 Season


CONCERTSHeart

Cruisin’ with the Oldies

Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert

A Night of Music and Comedy to Benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor

An Evening with Amy Grant

Marinella and Natasa Theodoridou Live

Sing-a-long Sound of Music

Django Reinhart

Jim Brickman “On a Winter’s Night” Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Celtic Woman Sponsored by Commerce Bank

The Broadway Boys

Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II

Celtic Crossroads Sponsored by Fletcher Tilton

Boz Scaggs

B.B. King

Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Paul Anka

Happy Together Tour 2013

This is the 60’s In partnership with First Night Worcester

Diana Krall

Jon Butcher Axis

DANCE/MOVEMENTMichael Flatley’s

Lord of the Dance Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Shen Yun

Swan Lake Performed by Russian National Ballet Theatre, Presented by Music Worcester

Imperial Acrobats of China Sponsored by United Bank

Silk Road: Gansu Dance Theatre

FAMILY SHOWSDisney’s Phineas and

Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever!

Sesame Street Live! “Elmo Makes Music”

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Encore!

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

The Nutcracker Presented by Ballet Arts Worcester, Sponsored by Commerce Bank

Boston Pops Holiday Concert Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group

A Christmas Carol Sponsored by Bank of America

A Christmas Celtic Sojourn Sponsored by Fallon Community Health Plan

Holiday Spectacular Presented by Diana Kennedy

OPERAItalian Opera’s

Greatest Moments Presented by Opera Worcester

FILMS AND OTHER EVENTS

The Price is Right Live

Safety Last Silent film accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer

Wings Silent film accompanied by Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer

Warren Miller’s Flow State

Bill W. Sponsored by AdCare Hospital of Worcester

Jillian Michaels Maximize Your Life Tour

Howie Carr

THEATRELegally Blonde

Presented by The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program

Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Assumption College

Macbeth Presented by Shakespeare Now

Spank! A Fifty Shades Parody

Simpatico

UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOL DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES

Robert Ballard’s Historic Discovery and Exploration of the R.M.S. Titanic

Ina Garten: The Barefoot Contessa

Gary Hirshberg

ACCESS HANOVER LYCEUM SERIES

The Hanover Theatre Goes Solar In partnership with the Institute for Energy & Sustainability

Building the New Worcester In partnership with Preservation Worcester & the Downtown Neighborhood Alliance

A Perfect Match: Silent Movies & the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

Five Years & Counting: Founder’s Forum

A Play Reading & Discussion: Jeffrey Hatcher’s “Sockdology” In partnership with the American Antiquarian Society

The Legacy of Music Worcester In partnership with Music Worcester

COMMENCEMENT AND GRADUATION CEREMONIES

Becker College

Anna Maria College

Leicester High School

Blackstone Valley Technical High School

Grafton High School

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS

Consortium’s Got Talent! Presented by Colleges of Worcester Consortium

Diane Kelley Dance Studio: Hats Off to 25 Years

Charlotte Klein Dance Center Recitals

An Evening of Swing Music and Dance Presented by WPI and Clark University

Investiture Ceremony for Federal Court Judge

Miss Massachusetts Pageant

Worcester Cares Boston Strong

Peter Pan Presented by Burncoat Dance Department

Three Doctors presented by Worcester Technical High School

TD Bank Awards Ceremony

Board of Realtors Awards Ceremony

WPI Annual Meeting


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Volunteer Power Going Strong

Congratulations to Richard LaPlant.This year’s Volunteer of the Year Award goes to gardening volunteer, Richard LaPlant. Richard has been volunteering with the theatre since 2008 and his contribution to the Federal Square Plaza is nothing short of remarkable. Almost daily, you will see Richard out in the plaza weeding, sweeping, pruning, planting and watering. He’s become quite friendly with folks in the neighborhood and employees at the courthouse. No matter how hot or cold it is, this 78-year old’s priority is always the maintenance of the plaza. Richard doesn’t just get his hands dirty in the soil, he is constantly coordinating and negotiating with the city to provide resources for our gardening team. He coordinates with Green Hill Park every spring to get all the free annuals they have to offer, including the beautiful canna our patrons enjoy year after year. If we need more soil or compost for our plantings, Richard finds a way to get it! He doesn’t just wait to be asked for help, he takes the initiative to go after new improvements like painting the fountain or convincing the city to repaint the crosswalks! His passion for this project and attention to detail are admired by all. All of the gardening volunteers agree that Richard is the type of person you can always count on. We are grateful to have such a generous person on our team.

Last year, 208 individual volunteers served 3,168 hours. In total, our volunteers donated over $1.2 million in in-kind services to our nonprofit organization since 2008. Their valuable contributions help distinguish The Hanover Theatre from others by delivering a world-class cultural experience that begins the moment a patron walks through our doors.


Volunteers dress as chimney sweeps to ensure a fun and festive experience for patrons attending the national touring production of Mary Poppins.


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Richard Adams**Linda Adams**Anne AnconaMildred Anderson**Clifford Anderson***Mary Ellen

Anderson***David AndersonSophia ApostolKaren Army**Patricia AscioneJoan Austin**Charlene Baron***Elaine BaskinKathleen Bateman*Ellen Belanger***Paul Belanger***Pat Belsito**Kaleigh BernierJoanne BernierMaureen Binienda*Bev Bombard***Elizabeth Bradley*Robert

Breault******Shana BrennanStefanie BrillBrian Brophy*Steve Brophy*David Brough**Ann Cappabianca***Elizabeth

Casello-SearlAngela Casey*Karen CavanKathryn Charron*Judith Chicoine**Suzanne ClearyRenee Collins*Fred Conner***Linda Conner***Sarah ConnerJames Conrad***Janice Conrad***Laurie CorkeryJean CostelloFrancese Cournoyer*Darlene Cournoyer*Maryellen Covino**Margot Crawford* James CretePatti Cummings**Pam Daniels*Patricia Davidson*

Barbara Day*Luisa DelgadoFrancis DeNicolaEileen Desautel*Kathleen DesiourdyDianne Desrosiers**Joyce DeWallace*Mary Doane*Norma DodgeSuzette DowdKatherine

Drumheller*Irene Dube***Kristen EatonEmily EatonElke Eisenmann-

Olson**Patricia FaronSue Foley*Jean ForanLinda Forman*Alice FosterAntonella FoxCasey FreemanDiane FreemanRobert GallantMyrna Garber*Jo-Ann GarveyCatherine Gleason*Jeanne GoharyJoan GonyeaMaggie Gonzalez*Jacki Goodman*Ernie Gozdur*Lisa Graves*Judith Grynsel*Patricia HackettDaniel Halloran*Carol HansenRichard Hedin****Donna Henry***Sally HodgerneyCathleen Holmberg**Marianne Houbre*Sandy HubbardJoan JeftsCarol Jewars Nan Johnson*Carol JonesJanice Jose**Dawn KiritsisBernard Kobel*****Donna Kosakowski*Janet Krause***

Claire Krukonis*John Krukonis*Karen LaCroixLinda Ladroga*John Ladroga*Kimberly LaFleur**Frances Langille***Barbara Laplant**Richard Laplant**Edmond Leboeuf***Dianna Lewis*Robert Locke**Beth LoConto**Madeleine

LoConto-Gentile*Ann LoftusFayann Loiseau*Barbara LubyAnna Lukas*Ken Lundquist*Kathleen Mack*Mary MaloneDianne Mann*Mary MarcinkusMary Marinello*Steve MarinoMichael MaynardKevin McCauley*Patricia McGourty*Paula McGrail**Denise McGrathMary Lou McMahon*Paul Meleski**Mable Millner*Liz Mitchell*Pamela MitchellPhyllis MonahanMary Ellen Moore*Dawn Moreau*Zinta Moskalew*Kenneth MudzingwaCarmella Murphy**Mary Lou MurphyLisa Murrman****Rebecca NewtonTammy Noone**Lucinda OatesMichael OatesPatricia O’KeefeHelen

PanagiotopoulosKatherine PappasLorraine Parretti-CreteEarl Peace**

Renee Peace**Jill PendletonDeborah Peris*Jane Perkins*Dawn PetersonJoanne Petmezis**Elizabeth Plante*Mary PoirierPaula Police**JoAnn Porter**Jodi Porter**Michael Poulin*Joyce Power**Laura PraderioTeresa Pratt**Robert Pratt**Helen QuistJudith Reilly***Anne ReynoldsCheryl Rosen**Ellen Santimaw*Ellen Savickas*Maureen

Shaughnessy*Sue Shimeall**Jackie Simoes**Meridith SingletonBarbara SmithLinda Sprague*Diane Steere**Helen StockdaleDavid StowellNancy TaurasBeverly Tavano***Allyn Taylor*Mary TeixeiraStacey Tomasetti*Sally Tracy**Raymond Tremblay*Raymond Trifone**Richard TrifoneRose Turner****Debbie Tyborowski*Judith Uthoff****Timothy Veilleux**Gordon WallatJoan Webster**Claire WeissNancy White*Janet WhiteCamille Williams*Connie Zajac*Maryann

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Access to the Arts Committee

Administrative Committee

Garden Committee

Volunteer Social Committee

Team Leader Committee

Maryellen Anderson**

Shana Brennan

Krista Brentley

Bob Frankel

Mike Knych

Lisa Murrman**

Judith Reilly***

Judith Uthoff***

Curator

Don Phipps

Staff Organist

Len Beyersdorfer

Assistant Curators

Bruce Hager

Jon Phipps

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. G. Earl Peace, Jr.

We fondly remember G. Earl Peace, Jr, a loyal theatre volunteer since 2008, who passed away on July 24, 2013. Earl’s many contributions to the community (especially teaching and mentoring young people), his love of learning, and his dedication to his family and friends are an inspiration. Earl will be greatly missed by all of his friends at the theatre.

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Legend: hours donated

During the holidays, volunteers keep spirits merry and bright.

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Q: You just wrapped up two different three-week sessions of the Youth Summer Program (YSP). What are your goals when preparing for this highly intense performing arts program?

Our goal with the YSP is to provide area students with the opportunity to perform and train in a world-class performing arts venue. We pay special attention to honing their skills in music, drama and dance with professional educators who bring out the best in these youth. Many students have opportunities to perform at their schools, but not all! It is our goal to reach both the experienced and inexperienced performer and provide them with a detail-oriented program which will change the way they approach their next role. The instructors expose students to new methods of performance and learning styles which they may not be able to experience in their day-to-day lives.

Q: Another popular program under your supervision is the Student Critic’s Program. How does this program have the power to enhance critical thinking in young people?

When we started this program in 2008, we wanted to provide students with an opportunity to learn critical thinking skills outside of the standard classroom. Our biggest challenge always comes at the beginning of the program when students are so concerned with the “format” of their writing. They become so acclimated towards taking in information and simply regurgitating it on the page that bringing their own thoughts and feelings to their writing becomes a challenge. We wanted to encourage students to “break the mold” when it came to their writing style. Students are exposed to an average of six Broadway productions a season which require submitted reviews. Before and after each production, students are led in a thoughtful discussion by mentor and Telegram & Gazette reviewer, Paul Kolas. The students are encouraged to raise vital questions reflecting on the show and one another’s writing styles. Clear opinions and thoughtful reflections are an essential part of this process. We witness students becoming more active writers with a vibrant, more distinct voice. Students develop strong bonds with the other participants in the program because they have spent an entire season getting to know one another through their opinions, insight and writing.

Spotlight on Educationwith Director of Education Meghan Patrick



Q: What’s your favorite aspect of working with youth?

I love working with children because they are so open to trying new things, changing and exploring. They want to know about the world, they want to know about each other and they want to understand themselves. The theatre paints a picture of the world around us. Students are able to use theatre as a dialogue to express themselves and find their identity. It provides students with the opportunity to interact with one another in a way that is safe, collaborative and sympathetic to their vulnerabilities. There is no better gift than witnessing a child discover confidence, understanding and pride through the ar ts.

Q: Tell me about the Goddard Scholars Program that you are currently involved in.

In 2011, I was asked by Patricia Ryan of Sullivan Middle School to become a community partner for their Innovation School (referred to as Goddard Scholars Academy). The innovation plan helps students to make connections between school and the community. It strives to prepare students for college and the 21st century workplace through experiences outside of the standard classroom and curriculum. Each year, we develop a plan for each grade (6th, 7th and 8th) to have exposure to The Hanover Theatre and arts education throughout the school year. Over the past few years, these have included tours of the venue, performances, and in-school workshops for improvisation, public speaking, acting, and playwriting. What I love most about the program is the ownership students feel towards the theatre by the end of the year. The theatre becomes a part of their community.

Q: In today’s plugged-in world, what makes the theatre experience so important for young people?

It is so easy for young people to isolate themselves with cell phones, computers, Facebook and other forms of social media where communication comes from a device rather than voice and expression. This change in our global communication leaves students struggling to communicate effectively. It becomes apparent that face to face interactions are a struggle when I am working with students on stage. So much of our communication is expressed not by what we say, but how we say it. Exposing children to theatre provides them with a visual tool for communication and how to interpret emotions beyond words. Putting a student on stage forces them to explore their insecurities and focus on what they are physically portraying to the world. Live theatre provides a community approach to entertainment. Rather than sitting on a couch and silently watching the television, we react to the audience around us, we share in an experience. Rather than “liking” something on Facebook with a click of a button, we vocalize our feelings through laughter and applause.

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Local high school students participate in the Student Critic Program.

“There is no better gift than witnessing a child discover confidence, understanding and pride through the arts.”


The A Christmas Carol production at the theatre is one of our most anticipated student matinee performances of the season. Last year 5,221 students attended the performance. The classic story is read and discussed in class and opportunities to engage with the cast are part of the learning process. The theatre’s partnership with teachers in making this important story come to life has been extraordinary. Students

are so excited to see the book they read brought to life on stage and they get a new appreciation for the story.

After one of the performances last December, a student from Susan Kelley’s seventh grade class at Chocksett Middle School in Sterling asked Jeremy Lawrence (“Scrooge”) the following question:

Q: Do you think drama really has the power to affect social change, as Charles Dickens hoped to do with this story?The answer is yes. The theatre has always been an agent of social change from the great anti-war plays of the Greeks until the present day. More than film or television (which gets processed in the privacy of one’s home), the theatre has the power of affecting an entire audience in a moment of community.

There is a unity between the audience and the artists all affected by the same story. A Christmas Carol tells the story of a man whose world is transformed by a fantastical performance. We see a man, shut off from the world in his fear and anger, and learn that such behavior leads to lying close to death in a cold dark house without a friend at his side. Scrooge’s world is changed by this performance. And in his redemption from his solitary existence to a world where he engages with the people around him, many lives are changed almost immediately: in one man’s transformation the world is changed for the better.

This story has endured far longer than any political pamphlet, moving generation after generation with its cautioning of living in greedy isolation from others. A Christmas Carol reminds us that the joyous spirit of Christmas Present is also the specter of ignorance and want; that we cannot have the one, without seeking remedy for the other. “God bless us EVERY one,” is a rallying cry to reach out and do some small thing to change the lives of those in need.

A Christmas Carol Production Brings Joy and Learning to Students

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David & Kristen Albright

Barry & Jean Alman

Clifford & Mary Ellen Anderson

Elizabeth Baldarelli

Michele M. Bauwens in honor of Atty. Richard Ricker

Paul & Ellen Belanger

Mr. Douglas Butler

David Williams & Joyce Cariglia

Barbara Carmody

Dale & Sara Jane Chambers

Cynthia Childs

Robert Ciaffone

Margaret Cleveland

Richard Connole

Crown Bakery

Paula Cullinane

Sharon Dagnello

Mary C. DeFeudis

John & Beverly Doubleday

James F. Duncan

Betty Edwards

David & Kathy Fleming

Ms. Ann Flynn

Frank A. Gallagher Sr.

Patricia George

Alfred & Beverly Gosselin

Ellen Gregus

Joseph Gregus

Stuart Hammer

Donna & Andrew Hebb

Steven & Lee Joseph

Dan Kaferle

George Karrat

Christine & Zeus Kerravala

Charlotte Klein Dance Centers

Bernard Kobel

Kristi Koch

Mr. & Mrs. Harry P. Kotseas

Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Lane

Lauraine & Jerry Laurence

Bruce & Andrea Little

Stephen & Valerie Loring

Karen Matt

Maureen McKeon

Susan Moran

Jane O’Brien

David O’Toole

Mike Pagano, Lamoureux-Pagano Associates

Susan Peltier

David & Marlene Persky, In memory of Beatrice Green

Polar Beverages

Pratt Trucking

P. Putnam

Rollstone Bank & Trust

Allen & Ruth Rubin

Diane Safer

Ed Sato

Roxanne & Nicholas Smyrnios

Laura Sullivan

John & Lynn Sullivan

Sharon Tierney

Francis & Karen Tighe

Margaret Traina

United Bank

Judith Uthoff

Herbert & Jean Varnum

Marla Wallace

Mr. & Mrs. John S. Wells

Tracy & James Wells

Elizabeth Wetherbee

Wyman-Gordon Foundation

Karen Yeowell

We thank our Access to the Arts contributors for their generosity and support of our educational and community outreach programs.

Due to space constraints, we can only list contributors at the $100 level and above. Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or email [email protected]. Please accept our apologies.

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Youth Summer Program’s production of Oklahoma! supported by the theatre’s Access to the Arts fund.

“The theatre has the power of affecting an entire audience in a moment of community.”


Growing our Community Connections

City Building The Hanover Theatre and its president and CEO, Troy Siebels, are engaged on many fronts, working to build a vibrant cultural destination. These efforts include serving on the following boards:

• Destination Worcester, part of the Greater Worcester Convention and Visitors Bureau,

• Worcester Cultural Coalition, an assembly of more than 70 Greater Worcester nonprofit arts and cultural organizations,

• Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency promoting excellence in the arts to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents, and

• Massachusetts Performing Arts Coalition, organized to determine and offset the potential effects of expanded gaming on existing nonprofit performing arts centers.

The key to the theatre’s success is a combination of the quality and caliber of the performances on our stage along with our deep partnerships within the Greater Worcester area. There is ample evidence of our collaborations with cultural, nonprofit, civic and other organizations throughout this report, and we are proud of our role as a community partner working with others to build our city’s reputation and branding.

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Troy Siebels addressing community leaders at The Women’s Forum.


Cultural & Civic Partnerships • Access Hanover Lyceum Series events

provide the opportunity to partner with other nonprofit organizations and highlight their unique contributions to the cultural and civic wellbeing of our community.

• The WOO Card Program is a collaboration of over 60 different museums, restaurants, and creative businesses in Worcester County that offer discounts and other benefits to more than 20,000 WOO card holders.

• The WISE Program at The Hanover Theatre is a continuing education program for seasoned volunteers within the community.

• South High Food Pantry donations provided by theatre volunteers help to keep this important initiative alive with monthly supplies of food and other essential items for students in need.

Educational & Community Outreach • The Hanover Theatre’s Student

Ambassadors Program works with college work-study students to market and promote theatre and city-wide events on their campuses.

• In partnership with the United Way, over 1,500 tickets to A Christmas Carol are distributed to the underserved in our community every year.

• Our College Internship Program provides students hands-on experience in cultural arts marketing and development.

• The Motivational Speakers Program, in collaboration with Worcester Technical High School, provides unique opportunities for students to hear from inspirational leaders.

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The Franklin Square Society The Theatre’s Cultural Leaders

“The Hanover Theatre is such a wonderful

treasure for Worcester and the surrounding

area. This cultural jewel has been a priceless

contribution to the community thanks to the

generosity and vision of so many individuals,

companies and local foundations. In the past

we would travel to Boston and New York to

see quality productions but now they are here

in our own “backyard.” It’s great to have

the opportunity to enjoy many outstanding

performances with our family and friends.

We are proud to continue to invest in the

theatre to preserve its presence in Worcester for

future generations to enjoy.”

Mike and Dorothy Tsotsis Founding and Franklin Square Society Members

This past year the Franklin Square Society welcomed over 38 new members. This solid and ever increasing group of business partners and individuals believe that their investment in the theatre is paying off on many different levels. Their annual commitment goes far beyond their interest in the theatre’s wellbeing. They understand that the theatre’s success is providing the confidence Worcester needs to invest in development projects and initiatives that are significantly enhancing the city.

Our Valued Franklin Square Society Membership Base Mary C. DeFeudis

Steve Buchalter, Enterprise Cleaning Corporation

The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation

Don & Polly Phipps

Worcester Business Development Corporation

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Francis Carroll & Family

Polar Beverages

National Grid

Martha & Arthur Pappas, M.D.

Edward & Amy Russo

Commerce Bank

AstraZeneca

Atlantic Vision

Avidia Bank

Bank of America

BayState Savings Bank

Charlotte Klein Dance Centers

Crown Bakery

David Ludwick, Bowditch & Dewey, LLP

Digital Federal Credit Union

Drs. Ronald & Kimberly Ebb

Fallon Community Health Plan

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Heat Trace Products

Killeen Machine Tool Co.

Mirick O’Connell

National Amusements

People’s United Bank

Reliant Medical Group

Rotmans

Saint Vincent Hospital

Southbridge Savings Bank

Southgate at Shrewsbury

UniBank

United Bank

United Lens Company, Inc.

Unum

Worcester Fitness

Marilyn & Mark Aaronson

AdCare Hospital of Worcester

David & Kristen Albright

AllCom Credit Union

Barry & Jean Alman

Alphagraphics

Cliff & Mary Ellen Anderson

Michael & Marie Angelini

Anna Maria College

Anonymous

Brent & Katrinka Arthaud

Assumption College

Paul & Jane Baker

Elizabeth J. Baldarelli

Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew

Jack & Susan Bassick

Jo Ann & Ted Bauer

Becker College

Dr. Steven J. Beckman & Family

The Belsito Family

Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Bender

Len & Maria Beyersdorfer

Tina & Seth Bilazarian

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Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or email [email protected]. Please accept our apologies.

Charles & Janet Birbara

Dwight & Susan Blake

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Maurice & Pamela Boisvert

Michael & Cathy Bollus

Karin Branscombe

H. Paul & Sara Buckingham

John & Dawn Budd

Lynda Burgess

Jeff Burk

George S. & Alta-Mae Butler

Douglas P. Butler

Drs. Richard A. & Jane P. Callahan

Patricia & Francis Canali

Barbara & Richard Cerny

James & Stella Chacharone

David & Carol Chester

Cinch IT, Inc.

Clark University

Dr. John Coakley

James & Nancy Coghlin

College of the Holy Cross

Chris & Catherine Collins

Consolidated Beverages

Mary & Hannah Cooper

Michael Czech & Silvia Corvera

Richard & Ann Marie Cravedi

John & Pam Crowe

Mel Cutler, Cutler Capital Management

Mike & Liz Giguere

Paul & Sandra Demoga

Joseph Depasquale

Richard & Maureen Dodakian

Donald & Melanie Donegan

Kevin & Michelle Donovan

John & Beverly Doubleday

Mr. & Mrs. William R. Durgin

Deborah & Richard Emmons

Fred & Patty Eppinger

Barbara E. Fargo

Mark & Annette Farley

Andrew & Robin Feldman

Marianne Felice, MD

Kathleen Ferraro

Allen Fletcher

Warner S. & Mary F. Fletcher

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Flynn

Ann L. Flynn

Susan & Jay Foley

Richard & Joan Freedman

Mark & Jan Fuller

Lee & Dina Gaudette

William & Patricia Giannopoulos, Friendly Discount Liquors

Sunshine Sign Company, Inc.

Geoffrey & Janet Graeber

Jane Grant

Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green

Mel & Joyce Greenberg

David & Cheryl Greenfield

The Grenon Family

Dr. Abraham & Linda Haddad

Bruce Hager

Paul & Cynthia Hanlon

Phyllis Harrington

EL Harvey & Sons

Donna & Andrew Hebb

Robert J. Hennigan, Jr. Esq & Marilyn Hennigan

Hermann Foundation

Hilton Garden Inn

Tim & Sue Hopkins

Stasia B. Hovenesian

H. Carter & Susan Hunt

William & Patricia Iandoli

David & Kathy Israelian-Fleming

Howard & Frances Jacobson

Robert Jenal

James & Ellen Jewart

Kallin & Linda Johnson

Steve & Lee Joseph

John & Rayna Keenan

W. David & Lee Norton Kelly

Ms. Lisa Kirby Gibbs

Helen P. Koskinas

Harry P. & Sharon Kotseas

Sharon & Allen Krause

Henry & Holly LaMountain

Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Lane, Jr.

Kathleen & John Lauring

Richard & Tracey Lavey

Deb & Stan Levenson

Bruce & Andrea Little

Stephen & Valerie Loring

Phyllis & Jeff Lupisella

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Lurier

Carole Lyman

Steve & Kathy Lynch

Helder & Maggie Machado

Edward & Margaret Madaus

Thomas & Nadine Manning

Troy & Laurie Maurer

Robert & Myra McAnulty

Jean McDonough

Joe & Linda McGowan

Richard E. & Natasha Miller

Jack & Cynthia Monahan

Ronn & Holly Moody

Morgan-Worcester, Inc.

Chris J. Muello, C/J Trucking

Richard & Diana Mundinger

Lisa Nevin

Mike & MaryBeth Noonan

Beata & Michael O’Brien

James D. O’Brien Jr, Esq.

Brendan & Claire O’Connor

Daniel & Jane O’Connor

Tom & Maura O’Connor

Matthew Olds

Edward & Susan O’Neil

Vincent Osterman, E. Osterman Gas Service

P. L. Rider Medical Supply

Mike Pagano, Lamoureux-Pagano Associates

Peppers Fine Catering

John Phipps

Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher

Joseph Polito, J. Polito Realty

Joanne Prizio

Quinsigamond Community College

Karen & Ken Rapp

Arthur J. & Debra L. Remillard

John & Linda Rives

Allen & Ruth Rubin

Thomas & Patricia Ryan

Shirley & Phillip Ryznal

R. Joseph Salois, Atlas Distributing

Ed Sato

John & Ann Savageau

John & Ellen Savickas

Robert Seder

Patricia Segerson

The Shanklin Family

Karon & Kellie Shea

Walter Shea

Michael & Kristal Sheehy

William & Carol Shemeth

Michael & Carol Sleeper

Denise & Joel Smith

Spencer Savings Bank

Mike & Lorna Stearns

Daniel M. & Deborah S. Steigman

Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance Agency

John & Lynn Sullivan

Michael & Jennifer Tarka

Francis J. Tighe

Paul & Susan Trombley

Michael & Dorothy Tsotsis

Lisa Vaillancourt

Kim & Adrian Vanderspek

Herbert & Jean Varnum

Anthony Vigliotti

Ron & Marsha Wagner

Elizabeth Walker

Webster Five Cents Savings Bank

James & Tracy V. Wells

Jerry & Demmie Wells

Todd H. Wetzel

Robert Wiley, Rac Pac, Inc.

Joyce Cariglia & David Williams

Sharon & Peter Woodbury

Susan & David Woodbury

Worcester State University

James & Marita Zuraitis

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Corporate, Foundation & College Support

Our corporate sponsors help make it possible for us to do all that we do. In return we seek to offer them maximum benefit, including extensive corporate visibility in advertising and print materials; use of the theatre’s lobby spaces for private pre- or post-performance functions; and additional benefits that may be tailored to specific needs. Corporate sponsors, as well as corporate members of the Franklin Square Society, are invited to participate in The Hanover Theatre Employee Discount Program, which offers discounts on tickets to most shows, as well as excellent last minute deep discounts and corporate offers; a benefit that has wide appeal for companies who value their employees.

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND CONFIDENCE IN OUR ORGANIZATION

AdCare Hospital of Worcester

Bank of America


Commerce Bank


Fletcher Tilton

Guild of St. Agnes

The Hanover Insurance Group


Nichols College

Polar Beverages

Reliant Medical Group


UMass Medical School

UniBank

United Bank

Unum

Honey Farms and Polar Beverages present their contribution to the Worcester County Food Bank as part of Stomp sponsorship.

PHOTO: LAURIE CARR


WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING CORPORATIONS FOR THEIR MATCHING FUND SUPPORT

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

BNY Mellon

IBM

ING

Saint-Gobain Corporation


Unum

COLLEGE PARTNERS

Anna Maria College

Assumption College

Becker College

Clark University


Nichols College

Quinsigamond Community College

UMASS Medical School

Worcester State University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Colleges of Worcester Consortium

MA College of Pharmacy & Health Services

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOUNDATIONS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY THIS PAST YEAR

American Theatre Organ Society

Hermann Foundation

Worcester Arts Council in support of the Student Critics Program

Polar Beverages is grateful to The Hanover Theatre for presenting first-class theatrical and musical performances that have enriched the Worcester community. As a local business we are proud to offer our sponsorship support to the theatre for all they do to enhance the City of Worcester.Ralph Crowley, Jr. Polar Beverages President & CEO


Securing the Future Capital Campaign Support

SECURING THE FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS:

The Securing the Future capital campaign reached $2,926,932 in contributions as of June 30, 2013; the close of our fiscal year. The board of directors and staff would like to recognize the hard work of members of both the Capital Campaign Advisory Committee and the Campaign Ambassadors Steering Committee for their commitment to the goals of the campaign. This leadership group initiated plans for the Tony Awards Gala, an elegant red carpet event, to be held at the theatre on April 26, 2014.

As part of the campaign, we launched the 1926 Society, the legacy giving society for The Hanover Theatre. The society’s name commemorates the year the historic Poli Palace Theatre first opened its doors to the public. We are currently seeking founding members for this new group and would like to acknowledge Bruce Hager and David Williams for becoming the first to join.

$500,000 - $1,000,000


$250,000 - $499,999

The George I. Alden Trust

The George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Foundation

The Stoddard Charitable Trust

$100,000 - $249,999

The Ruth H. & Warren A. Ellsworth Foundation

The Fletcher Foundation

Unum

$50,000 - $99,999

Patricia & Fred Eppinger

The Mildred H. McEvoy Foundation

Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund

Worcester Business Development Corporation

$25,000 - $49,999

Bank of America

Mary C. DeFeudis


Noreen & Ivan Green


MA College of Pharmacy & Health Science

Rockwell Foundation

Dorothy & Michael Tsotsis

United Bank

$10,000 - $24,999

Jeff Burk & Dale LePage

Catherine & Chris Collins

The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation

Mary & Warner Fletcher

Allen Fletcher

Hoche-Scofield Foundation

Lee & Steve Joseph

Valerie & Stephen Loring

MA Cultural Facilities Fund

Lynn & John Sullivan

UniBank

Webster 5 Cents Savings

Wyman-Gordon Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Pam & Maurice Boisvert

Karin Branscombe

Paul & Sandy Demoga

Jan & Mark Fuller

Cheryl & David Greenfield

Linda & Kallin Johnson

Charlotte & Ben Klein


Margaret & Ed Madaus

Mirick O’Connell, Attorneys at Law

Holly & Ronn Moody

James D. O’Brien Jr.

Elizabeth & Robin Rhodes

Ed Sato

TD Bank

Karen & Fran Tighe

David Williams & Joyce Cariglia

$1,000 – $4,999

Anonymous

Kristen & David Albright

Jean & Barry Alman

Mary Ellen & Cliff Anderson

Marie & Michael Angelini

Elizabeth Baldarelli

Susan & John Bassick

Jo Ann & Ted Bauer

Tammy & George Butler

Wayne Canty, Heat Trace Products

The Carroll Family

Nancy & Jim Coghlin

Cheryl & Kerry Daigle

Melanie & Donald Donegan

Beverly & Skip Doubleday

Barbara Fargo

Marianne Felice

Simone & Jose Flores-Cardillo

Ann L. Flynn

Jane Grant

The Hart Foundation

Janice Hitzhusen & James Pease

Stasia B. Hovenesian

Frances & Howard Jacobson

The Jenal Family

Helen Koskinas

Susan & John Lajoie

Michelle & Robert Johnson

Martha & Michael Kelleher

Tracey & Richard Lavey

Andrea & Bruce Little

The MacDonald Family

Linda & Joe McGowan

Jane & William Mosakowski

Beata & Michael O’Brien

Claire & Brendan O’Connor

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Connor

Donald Pegg

Polly & Donald Phipps

Ruth & Allen Rubin

Rush Street Gaming

Patricia & Tom Ryan

J. Robert Seder

Patricia Segerson

Karon Shea

Jane & Troy Siebels


Lorna & Michael Stearns

United Lens Company

Kim & Adrian Vanderspek

Demmie & Jerry Wells

Todd Wetzel

Sharon & Peter Woodbury

Sue & David Woodbury

$500 - $999

Maria & Len Beyersdorfer

Ann Marie & Richard Cravedi

Joyce & Mel Greenberg

William F. Lynch Company, Inc.

Walter Shea

Janet Zeidler

Updated as of 10/26/2013

“Pam and I believe an investment in The Hanover Theatre fosters not only a love of the performing arts but also is an investment in the future of Worcester.”Maurice Boisvert Board Member Capital Campaign Leadership Team



Building A Membership Based Organization

The theatre’s members are its lifeblood. Their annual commitment of $50 or more gives us the stability we need to weather the volatility inherent in presenting live performances. The strong and steady growth of the theatre’s membership to 4,934 households in 2013 evidences the widespread benefit that The Hanover Theatre provides to the Greater Worcester community. Members get the best seats at the best prices, with early access to tickets and discounts to most performances.

Dorothy Dixon

Karen Dunn

Stephen Erickson

Stephen Furlong

Robert & Nancy Kenney

Lynne Moriarty

Debbie Papa

Shirley Ryznal

Jennifer Scumaci

Debra Trantolo & Edward Cichon

Jennifer Adams

Kris Adams

Mary & Charles Aleksiewicz

Chan Alexander

Sandra Allen

Jim & Bonnie Amtmann

John Andres

Donald & Carol Anglim

Donna Arena-Myers

Richard & Susan Army

Pamela Aronson

Debbie Asbridge

David & Linda Ayers

Janice Babbitt

Edwin Baduski

Peter & Ellen Bagdon

George Bailey

Frederic Baker

Norma Baker

Jennie Lee Balboni

Michael Ball

Gerald Ballentine

Edward E. Bambauer

Rodney Banks

James Barber

Mr. Joseph Barnes

Stephen Barney

Stanley Baron

James Barry

Daniel Barry

Steven & Debra Bartelloni-Kedski

Elizabeth A. Battisti

Allan & Jacqueline Beard

Janet Beauchemin

Mr. Joseph Beaulac

Allen & Barbara Beck

Robert & Nancy Beckwith

Dr. Norman & Nancy Beisaw

Shari Belanger

Mrs. Gail Bellefleur

Carolyn Bellil

Susan Belsito

Janice Benicek

Maura Bennett

Bonnie Benvenuti

Gerard Bergeron

John Bernard

Sharon Bernard

George & Barbara Bernardin

Kathleen Bernier

Kathy Berrian

Debra Bertaiaume

Bruce & Joan Bertrand

Barbara Bessette

Robert & Barbara Bessette

Carolle Bider-Gendron

Paula Bigelow

Windsor H. & Jacquelyn Bigelow

Durwood Birtz

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Bishop

Elaine Bitter

Paul Black

Seth Blackwell

Carol Blake

Cheryl Bliss

Kathleen Bogosian & David Pollock

Ken Boivin

Steve Boliver

Christopher S. Bonni

John Borek

Howard & Esther Borer

Jean Boucher DiNoia

William Boudo

Stacy & Gordon Bousquet

Deborah Boutilier

John & Maureen Bouvier

Thomas Bouvier Sr.

Gayle Bowe

Charles D. Bowers

Kathe Bowman

Carolyn Brady

Amy & John Brandes

Diane Brennan

Debra & Daeg Brenner

Robert Brewer

Bob Brigham

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Joseph A. Brindisi

Pat & Fran Brissette

David Brooks

Doreen Brooks

Debbie Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Brown

Janine & Paul Brueggemann

Jay Bry

James Bujnowski

Paula & Jim Buonomo

Ann Burbank

Alison Burke

Stephen Burke

Virginia Burke

John Burke

Patricia Burns

Steven Bush

Shirley Bussolari

Theresa Butkiewicz

Mr. Edward Byrnes

William & Laurie Cahill

Loretta Capalbo

Andrea Caplan

Susan Carey

Steven Cariglio

Dorothy Carlson

Cornelius Carmody

CHK Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Christine Cassidy

Ximena Castro

David & Karen Catallozzi

William & Rosemary Cavanagh

Bruce Chalupka

Dale & Sara Jane Chambers

Georgette Champagne

Jeanne Chase

Bill Chiarchiaro

Wayne & Angela Choinski

Catherine Choquet

Jon & Jeanne Christiano

Marcia & Leo Ciaccio

Ciborowski Insurance Agency

Steven & Diane Clark

John & Brigita Clementi

Liz Clemenzi

Susan & Joanna Cloutier

Mary Clow

Margaret Coan

Joseph Cohen

Nancy Colby

Christy Cole

David Cole

Elizabeth Cole

Catherine Colinvaux

Deborah Colleary

Rene & Lynne Comtois

John Congdon

Richard Connole

Charlotte Connor

James Connors, Esq

Kelley Conrad

Robert Conti

T. Cooper

Craig Coppola

Toni Coppola

Lee Cordaro

Merry Cormier

Carolyn J. Corriveau

Roger & Denise Cote

Richard & Charlotte Cote

Harry Cotterly & M. Noelia Blandin

Patricia Couhig

Lynne Courtney

Paul Cousineau

Wendy Coutu

Joe Cox

Tracy Craig

Alice Creamer

Frederick Crocker Jr.

Jo-Anne Cronin

Janet L. Croshaw

Bryan Croteau

Paula Cullinane

Beth Cunningham

Don Cunningham

Adam Currier

Katherine Curtis

Joseph & Patricia Cusimano

Debra D’Agostino

Kerry & Cheryl Daigle

Theresa Dauphinais

Andy Davis

Deborah Dawson

Susan Day

Donna Demboski

Andrea Depatie

Eric DeRivera

Lori Dery

Robert Desilets

Reed & Pamela Desplaines

Susan Devlin

Lisa Dickinson

Joanne DiNardo

Janice Dionis

Matthew DiPilato

Donna Dobay

Jan & Martin Dodd

Ralph & Karen Doe

Jeffrey & Dayle Doherty

Barbara Dolan

Maureen & Michael Donoghue

Robert Donoghue

Sandra Doty

Richard Dow

Betty Jo Dowd

Colleen Dowling

Madeline Dragone

Peter Drake

Christine Drappi

Michael Dube

Patricia Duff

Joseph Duffy

Mary Duffy

Rich Duguay

Kathy Dulude

Beth Dunn

Jim Durning

Casey Eaton

Denise Edelman

Paul Edmonds

Betty Edwards

Paula Ehwa

Richard Ellbeg

Patty Ellis

Gail & Henry Enman

Roberta Epstein

Richard Erickson

Stephen & Bobbi Erickson

Alice Eriksen

Peter Ettenberg

Bob & Sally Evans

Annemarie Fairhurst

Andrea Falcione

John & Marjorie Farr

Andrea Farrell

Karen & Robert Fay

Therese Fegreus

Mrs. Kerri Felton

Dennis & Cory Fenton

Sheila Ferraiuolo

Nancy Field

Ceril & Howard Fish

Charran Fisher

Richard Fisher

Robert Fitzgerald

Matthew Flandreau

Simone Fleming

Nancy Flores

Jose R. & Simone Flores-Cardillo

Beth Foley

Paul Fontaine

Liberty Movers

Kathleen Ford-Pelley

Colleen Forti

Nancy Foster

Charles Fox

Mark & Lori Fox

Frank Franconeri

Mark & Deborah Freeman

Paula R. Freeman

Liz Frem

Lizett Frias

Diana Frizzle & Terry Harmon

Katherine Frongillo

Susan Fuller

Keith Fuller

Kellie Fuller

Jeffrey Fuller

Charlene Gaca

Coreen & Michael Gaffney

Janice Garofalo

Robert Gaudet

Lisa & Stephen Genatossio

Cherylann Gengel

Robert Gentile

Terry Gentile

Mr. Christopher George

Michael Germain & Angela Roy

Lisa Giglio

Michelle Gilberti

Terry Gilchrist & Dianne Dwyer

Robert Gill

Ellen S. Gillis

John Giordano

Doris Giroux

Sandra Giroux

Stuart & Kathleen Glass

Danny Goldman

Ann Gooding

Ralph Goodwin

Nancy Goodwin

Raymond Goozey

Cathy Gordon

Lane & Lisa Gordon

Thomas William Gorski Jr.

Donald & Elaine Grady

Ed Grandbois

Sharon Grassel

Matthew & Camille Graves

Judith & Robert Greene

Neil Greenwald

Joseph Gregus

Katherine Grenier

Karen Grimes

Mr. & Mrs. Grimley

George Grosner

L.E. Groux

Gary & Karen Guglielmello

Leslie Fish & Jerry Gurwitz

Jane Guthro

Nate Hafer

Jean Haley

David Hall

Margaret Hallett

Patricia Hammond

Russell Hammond

Maryanne & Paul Hammond and Eileen & John Prizio

Francis Hann

Susan Hanscom

Gail Hanson

Susan Hansson

Alan F. & Gail M. Harrington

Shauna Harris


Sandra Harris

Carissa Hartman-Wozniak

Angela Hastie

Traci Hatt

John Hawkins

Judith Hayden

Marcia Head

James Healey

Jenny Healy

Carla Hellander

Brian Hendrickx

Michael Hennessy

Kristen Henriques

Susan Henry

Jane Herrion

Tom & Ruth Hiller

Chris Hinckley

Deborah Harmon Hines

Michael Hirsh

Marie Hobart

Joan E. & Robert A. Hodskins

Elaine & John Hogan

Laurie & Matt Hogan

Linda Hook

Buzz Hooker

Shana Hopkins

Bill Horn

Steve Horton

Tracy A. Houston

Charles Howe

Donald & William Howe-Hughes

Marsha Hutchinson

Mr. Donald Irving

Peter Ivaska

Keith Jackson

Jo Anne Jacobson

Bruce & Maria Jacobson

Gabriela Jara

Marine Johanson

Jacqueline Jones

C. Greer Jordan

Paul Jourcin

Eugene Kalajian

Mr Carl Kaliszewski

Renuka Kamerkar

Jennifer Kane

Josh Kane

Jon & Lora Kanter

Madeline Karcasinas

Demetrios Karis

Helen Kataisto

Judith Ann Keegan

Nora Keil

Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Kelleher

S. Keller

Terrence F. Kennedy

Christine & Zeus Kerravala

Susan Kerrissey

Gary Kettle

Kevin’s Automotive of West Boylston

Catarina Kiefe

Darrell Kleya

Christopher Kneeland

Catherine Knowles

Beverly Kohlstrom

Mary Ann Kourey

John Kowalczyk

Suzanne Kozak

Cindy Kozica

Betsy Kravitz

Charles Kruse

Judie Kulis

John Kullas

Otto & Karen Kunz

Clara LaBoy

Maurice Laffin

Karen Laganelli

Lajoie Investigations Inc.

Dawn & Robert Laman

The LaMarche Family

Debra Lamarche

Edward Lambert Jr.

Judith Lancey

Judith Lane

Susan Lane

Frances Langille

Jim Langley

Roger LaPerle

Richard & Barbara Laplant

Lisa Larson

Warren Lavallee

Debra LaVergne

Paul & Maria Laverty

Linda Lavigne

Paula Lavitt

Paul & Diane LeClair

Edward LeCouteur

Lindi Lee

Don & Janet Lee

Celeste Leger

David Leibowitz

Joseph Leland

Karen Lennox

Kristen Leo

Richard & Mary Ellen Letarte

Danyelle Letendre

Dana Letiecq

Paula Leva

Stanley & Madeline Levine

Patsy Lewis

Barbara S. Liftman

Kathy Linton

David & Maria Litalien

Stefini Lizotte

Christine Long

Kim Long

Karen Love

April Lowe

Lucy Lukason

Jon & Kathy Lundstrom

Steven MacDuff Sr.

Marlene Mach

Donna E. MacLean

Francis W. & Susan Madigan

Keli Maffei

Patricia Maher

Deborah Maietta

Eric & Patricia Malins

Judith Malley

Leslie Malloy

Danna Mancini

Christopher & Michelle Mancini

Robert Manuel

Elaine Manzi

George Marrino

Anthony Martella

Brenda Martin

Catherine Martin

Philip Marysz

Marissa Marzilli

Karen Matt

Stephen Maxson

James Maxwell

George Mayer

Gary Maynard

Carolann McAdam

Anita McCabe

John McCann

David McClintock

Kathleen McClintock

Michael McDaniel

Thomas McDavitt

Charles McDevitt

Annette McDonnell

Bill & Sarah McGee

Mrs. Judith McGrail

Janice McGuane

Francis McGuill

Mary McGuire

Deborah McKenna

James McKenna

Mr. & Mrs. McKeon

Ward McLaughlin

Robert & Jan Mecca

Olga Melnick

Charlotte Menninger

Susan Meola

Kevin Mercadante

Roger Messier

James Michelson

Teresa Migdelany

Ken & Alberta Milhem

Joan & Robert Milsop

Mark & Celeste Mischenko

John Mitchell

MJF Enterprises Inc.

Donna & Arthur Mooradian

Seana Moran

Mr. Richard Morin

Roland Morin

John Mortimer

Dave Moses

Robert Mosman

Jim & Beth Moughan

Sharon Mueller

Beverly Mulkey

Tom & Vanda Mullins

Mr Michael Mulrain

Peter & Ellen Mundy

Dennis Murphy

George S. Murray

April Murray

Pamela & David Murray

Jeffrey & Carol Mushnick

Kate & Thomas Myshrall

Clare Nadolski

Margaret Naughton

Charlotte Newton

Dawn Nichols

Philip & Judy Niddrie

Sally Niemi-Farhoody

Ron Nix

Dr. Cheryl Nobrega

Stephen & Cindy Norton

Patrick Nugent

Martin Nugent

Frances Nugent

Karen Nunley

Jane O’Brien

Roberta O’Brien

Kevin O’Brien

Thomas O’Connor

John & Juliann O’Connor

Wendy & Dennis O’Leary

Tom Olson

Sarah O’Neil

Peter & Sue Ormondroyd

Julio Pacca

Lynette Paczkowski

Warren Palley

Margaret Papalia

Harry & Wendy Pape

Kurt Parent

Catherine Parker

Bette Parker

Lynn & Chuck Patterson

Patricia Patulak

Donna-Marie Card & Paul L. Grant

Raymond & Sheila Pavlik

David Pearlstein

Dave’s Pest Control

Yuisa Perez

Daleen Perkins

Kathleen & Richard Perry

Paula Perry-Smith

John Person & Francesca Perrone

Roland Peterleitner

Janet Peters

Jan Peters

Jack Petty

Becky Phillips

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Rob & Nancy Phipps

Ken & Sharon Pickles

Amy Picotte

Mark Pielocik

Christine Pimentel

Leslie Pinnell

David Piperno

David Pizzi

Nicholas Plante

Patricia Plasse

Deborah Plummer

Jeffrey Pond

Susan & Seth Popinchalk

Robert Post

Ken Postma

Ken Pousland

Thomas Power

Robert Powers

Powerstrut.com, Inc.

Lorene & Kimberly Pozzi

Michael & Jennifer Pratt

Pratt Trucking

Robert & Susan Protano

Linette M. Provost

Pamela Provost

George Prunier Jr.

Cindy Purcell

Dr. Dennis Quinn & Ms. Christine Lewis-Quinn

Maria Rafalski

John Rainey

David Snook & Raluca Luster

Mark & Michelle Randall

Joan Raphaelson

Julie Ray

Larry Raymond

Harold Read

Carol Reardon

Selina Remmer

Andrew Renzoni

Jeffrey Resnick

William Reusch

Robin & Elizabeth Rhodes

Ann Richards

Joel Richards

Lawrence Ring

Bob Ripley

Kathryn Roberts

Don Ross

Tim Roughan

Philip & Geraldine Rouleau

Anne-Marie Routhier

Cheryl Roy

Kenneth Rozsahegyi

Agnes Rubin

David Russell

Stacey Russell

Debra Russell

Dorothy Ryan

Robert & Linda Ryan

Michael & Ellen Sabourin

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Salitsky

Amalia Santiago-Guven

Andrey Sayko

Donna Sayward

Dr. Mary Scannell

Tom Schaefer

Fredrick D. Schafer & Jane Schafer Schwartz

Stuart & Deanna Schoenly

Valerie Schrank

Bernard & Gina Schultz

Marguerite Schwartz

Kathryn Schwartz

Paul & Zelda Schwartz

Dorothy Scott

Carol Seager

Eleanor Sedares

Mark Seliger

Paul Sepuka

Susan Sereti

Samuel Sespaniak

Eleni Sgouritsas

David V. Shablin

Kelly Shamgochian

Jean Shaw

Dennis & Anne Shea

Mary C. Shea

Ellen Sheedy

Cynthia Sherman

Evelyn & Sumner Silver

Angela Silvester

Richard & Susan Simitis

Richard Simmons

Richard Sisson

Martin Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Judith Smith

John Snook

Karen Spiewak

Joan Spind

Jay & Nancy Spitulnik

Bobbi Spofford

Cynthia St. Germain

Linda St. John

Roderick St. Pierre

Thomas Stark

Andy Starvaski

Dr. Charles & Karen Steiger

Michelle Stelmach

Linda Stepsis

Doug Stevens

Helen Stevens

Rhonda Stimson

Mark & Darlene Stoever

Jan Stone

H. Stanley Stoney

Daniel R. Strong

Donald Stuart

Michael Sullivan

Mary Sullivan

Donna Suzano-Woods

T. Christina Sweeney

Dana & Cheryl Swenson

Nancy & Janina Swiacki

Ralph & Jeanine Swick

Ann Symes

Joseph & Constance Tancrell

Lori Tanenbaum

Gary Tanguay

John Tapia

James & Paula Tashjian

Susan Terkanian

Robert Terrill

Judith Tessier

George & SheilaTetler

Anne Thebeau

Scott A. Tourigny

Richard Traina

Diane Travers

Joseph & Sandra Travinski

Britt Trifone

Jennifer & Wayne Trotter

Bruce Trotto

Richard Tuck

Susan Turcotte

Frank Vaccaro

Kenneth Vachon

Gail Veiby

Joan Veinot

Robert Veith

Jeanette Vernon

Donna Vickery

Ana Villegas

Joyce & Don Virostek

Steven Voorhees

Michele Wade

Ronald Waite

Stephen & Terry Waite

Gail Walker

Kate Walker

William & Debroah Wall

William Walsh

Patricia Walton

Brenda Ware

James Wasgatt

Ken Washwell

Mark Watson

Christina Webb

Ann Marie Weber

James Welch

James A. Welu

Mary Wennen

Ruth Wentzell

Francis Wesolowski

Susanne Westerman

Thomas White

Thomas Whitestone

David Whitworth

Bruce & Eleanor Willard

Erin Williams

Mary Wilson

Cindy Wing

David Wolkowicz

Wendy & Randy Wong

Jane Woolsey

Worcester County Firefighters Emerald Society

Wade Wormann

Marilyn Wrightson

Elaine & Phil Wrubel

Jasmin Wyatt

Joseph Wysk

Anthony Yesket

Karyn M. Zabel

Colleen Zaccardo

Nancy Zackaricz

Marshall Zamansky

Denise Zawalick

Joseph Zawielski

Janet Zeidler

Due to space constraints, we can only list members at the $100 level and above. Names listed include contributions made between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. If your name has been inadvertently omitted or is incorrect, please contact the development office at 508.471.1772 or email [email protected]. Please accept our apologies.


Combined Statement of Activities for the Years Ending June 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Revenue Financial Picture OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2013 2012 2011

Ticket sales & fees $7,075,347 $5,520,444 $5,358,764

Theatre rental $218,582 $205,711 $192,217

Food & beverage, merchandise & parking $700,806 $684,769 $606,832

Advertising & other earned revenue $384,700 $324,728 $330,455

Total earned revenue $8,379,435 $6,735,653 $6,488,268

Franklin Square Society $284,504 $246,242 $212,226

Memberships $191,685 $181,640 $145,885

Corporate sponsorships & foundations $236,046 $164,992 $130,067

Access to the Arts Fund $28,288 $43,320 $36,101

In-kind contributions $79,700 $79,700 $98,700

Total contributed revenue & sponsorship $820,223 $715,893 $622,979

TOTAL REVENUE $9,199,658 $7,451,547 $7,111,247

Performers $3,447,592 $2,615,238 $2,461,093

Production, technical & house staff $1,401,043 $951,950 $910,569

Advertising $956,675 $852,145 $777,066

Other direct event expenses $259,351 $282,907 $236,370

Total event expenses $6,064,661 $4,702,238 $4,385,098

Salaries & benefits, professional fees $1,530,535 $1,315,328 $1,147,705

Administrative & supplies $331,798 $288,744 $248,235

Fundraising $22,885 $4,969 $31,785

Facilities & insurance $532,216 $462,923 $504,239

Total administrative expenses $2,417,434 $2,071,963 $1,931,964

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $8,482,095 $6,774,202 $6,317,062

Debt service, interest & reserves $581,660 $613,143 $610,194

TOTAL EXPENSES $9,063,755 $7,387,344 $6,927,257

NET REVENUE $135,903 $64,202 $183,990

Expenses

Ticket sales & fees: $7,075,347

Theatre rental: $218,582

Bars, merchandise & parking: $700,806

Program advertising & other: $384,700

Contributed revenue & sponsorship: $820,223

Performance fees: $3,447,592

Event staff & expenses: $2,617,069

Administrative: $1,885,218

Facilities: $532,216

Debt service: $581,660 Worcester Center for the Performing Arts, a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, owns and operates The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.


Use of Net Revenues After Operating Expense

* Years 2014 and later projected based on $3.5M raised through Securing

the Future Capital Campaign; Average net operating revenue estimated conservatively at $500,000.

Net revenue after op. exp. Annual debt service

Capital maintenance Contribution to reserves

Balance Sheet Summary CombinIng Statement of Financial Position for the years ending June 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011


“I must also take this opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of our outgoing chairman Jimmy O’Brien. The Hanover Theatre’s board of directors has seen only two chairs since its formation in 2002, and it is under their leadership and stewardship that we have grown into a prominent and successful fixture in Massachusetts’ cultural landscape.”

Troy Siebels President & CEO

Lobby/function rentals Performances Student matinees

Growth in Attendance

2013 2012 2011

Cash & cash equivalents $3,622,389 $3,352,638 $2,964,871

Accounts receivable & prepaid expenses $850,263 $547,935 $143,034

Other non-current assets $17,557,813 $17,104,988 $15,872,630

Fixed assets $197,364 $159,421 $145,513

Total assets $22,227,829 $21,164,982 $19,126,048

Accounts payable $135,470 $221,993 $124,343

Advance ticket sales $1,874,417 $1,794,987 $1,495,214

Other liabilities $527,061 $324,775 $1,182,803

Total liabilities $2,536,948 $2,341,755 $2,802,360

Net assets $19,690,881 $18,823,227 $16,323,688

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $22,227,829 $21,164,982 $19,126,048

RELATED ENTITY LIABILITY * $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000

* Represents first mortgage loan carried by real estate holding entity WCPA LLC. These liabilities will transfer to the non profit Worcester Center for Performing Arts, Inc. at the end of the New Markets tax credits holding period, in September 2014.

Board of Directors The Staff Chairman

James D. O’Brien, Jr.Partner Mountain Dearborn and Whiting, LLP

Vice Chairman Dr. John L. Sullivan, M.D.

Molecular Medicine University of Massachusetts Medical School

Treasurer David B. Greenfield

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer The Hanover Insurance Group

SecretaryKallin Johnson

Director of Music Notre Dame Academy

Kristen Albright VP, Claim Analytics The Hanover Insurance Group

Jo Ann M. Bauer Financial Adminstrator Carroll Enterprises, Inc.

Maurice Boisvert Former President & CEO YOU Inc.

Francis R. Carroll Chairman & Founder Carroll Enterprises, Inc.

Joan Crowley Community Volunteer

Mary C. DeFeudis Benefactor & Founder

Melanie J. Donegan Former Program Director Artist-In-Residence Program Wachusett Regional High School

Jane C. Grant Leadership Gifts Officer Worcester State University

Dr. Ivan R. Green Radiologist

Hon. Mel L. Greenberg, ret.Counsel Seder and Chandler, LLP

Stasia B. Hovenesian Former Executive Director Music Worcester, Inc.

Michelle Jones-Johnson Director of Human Resources UMass Medical School

Richard W. Lavey President Field Operations and Chief Marketing Officer The Hanover Insurance Group

Linda McGowan Director of Institutional Advancement EcoTarium

Cynthia A. Monahan President Monahan Associates

Beata O’Brien, RN, BSN Senior Clinical Coordinator UNUM

Thomas P. O’Connor, Jr. Program Manager Department of Defense

J. Robert Seder, Esq. Partner Seder and Chandler, LLP

Karon Shea Karon Shea Model Management/La Femmina Modeling Center

Walter Shea Vice President & Secretary O’Brien & Gibbons Insurance Agency

Sharon A. Woodbury Director of Human Resources & Public Relations Guild of Saint Agnes

Founders (Ex officio)

Edward P. Madaus Executive Director Guild of Saint Agnes

Paul J. Demoga, Esq. Attorney at Law Wolfson, Keenan, Cotton & Meagher

ADMINISTRATIVEPresident & CEO

Troy Siebels

Executive Assistant Bethany Strothers

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCESDirector of Finance

& Human Resources Janine Diliberto

Finance & Human Resources Assistant Gerry Baeder

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONSDirector of Marketing & PR

Lisa Condit

Social Media Manager Laurie Carr

Sales Manager Diane Pieciak

Marketing Assistant Courtney Gonzalez

Marketing Associate Amal Hussein

Marketing Interns Christina Bai Allison Bujold Andrew Carr Jacqueline Distefano Michelle Houle Meg Lennon Paige Monopoli Ambar Sabino Alexandra Tennant

DEVELOPMENTDirector of Development

Nel Lazour

Associate Director of Development Carolyn Ambrose

Development Assistant Joan Gonyea

Development Interns Kathryn Buckley Emily Mooza

BOX OFFICEBox Office Manager

Brian Burke

Assistant Box Office Manager Brendan Donnellan

Box Office Coordinator Nadia Naço

Box Office Associates Julie Carlson Terry Fava Ashley Hames Cathy Mezynski Peter O’Clair Bev Tavano

OPERATIONSOperations Manager &

Director of Education Meghan Patrick

Assistant Operations Manager and Merchandise Coordinator David MacArthur

Special Events Coordinator Mark Steina

House Managers Pete Belsito Joyce Gully Ellen Santimaw Mark Steina

Salon Maître D’s Sue Shimeall Ray Trifone

MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN TEAMCurator

Don Phipps

Staff Organist Len Beyersdorfer

Assistant Curators Bruce Hager Jon Phipps

PRODUCTIONProduction Manager

Jon Rosbrook

House Electrician Brenda Shepard

House Sound/Audio Engineer Nick Joyce

Stage Crew IATSE Local 96

FACILITIESFacilities Manager

Lewis Symynkywicz

Facilities Associates Dan Friend Stan Tarka Danielle Friend

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