Newman Center for the Performing Arts

Annual Report 2010-11

2011

OUR VISION

THE ROBERT AND JUDI NEWMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Celebrate, entertain, inspire and feed the imagination

Give voice to the innate human need for expression through performance

Educate and prepare better citizens of our community

Begin conversations of ideas

Foster an eagerness for and habits of curiosity and learning

Make the major sources of our own and other cultures accessible to our community

Embrace our differences; celebrate diversity of forms, attitudes, traditions and populations

Challenge assumptions and encourage creativity and new work, even at the risk of failure

Help teach our cultural heritage through the performance of great works from the past and support creativity by contemporary artists whose new voices will be remembered in the future

Demand excellence and integrity without avoiding controversy

Remind our community that the performing arts have value to our society because they:

o Create self-esteem which is earned by striving to achieve high standards

o Integrate with other disciplines such as language, history, math and science

o Foster Communication and inter-personal skills

Cover: Newman Center and the Rose Window at night. Photo Credit - Laura Stevens Photos left to right, top to bottom: 2010 Lamont Opera Production of The Magic Flute; Members of the Pilobolus Dance Company, NCP 2009-10 Season: Members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, NCP 2009-10 Season; Mariza, NCP 2009-10. Photos by - University of Denver Communications

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The summer of 2011 marks the close of eight years of service by the Newman

Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver to the campus and the

community. The Newman Center is a department of the University reporting to the

Provost. Our tri-partite mission is:

(a) to assist the Lamont School of Music and Department of Theatre

in their uses of the theatrical venues in the Newman Center,

(b) to make venues in the Newman Center available for rental by

community organizations, and

(c) to curate and present to the public a multi-disciplinary, multi-

cultural performing arts series, which we call Newman Center

Presents.

As you will see in greater detail in this Annual Report, the Newman Center is home to almost 500 events each year,

nearly all of which are open to the public, and many of which are free performances by the outstanding students of

the University’s music and theatre departments. Over 100,000 people come to performances in our four theaters

each year. At the Newman Center people share entertaining and moving experiences with good friends in the region’s

best performance venues.

Performing arts centers are complex and expensive buildings to own and operate. A building such as the Newman

Center, however, is a vibrant example of the University’s commitment to excellence and public service. No other

university performing arts center is so beautiful or offers such unparalleled acoustics, comfort and sight lines. These

traits enable our students to learn in the best possible environment, challenging them to live up to the standard of

what surrounds them. And these traits allow the artists we present from all around the world to give our community

the best artistic experiences possible.

Our operations, and thus everything that happens in the Newman Center, are generously supported by the University.

The support of individuals, corporations, and foundations who become members, donors and sponsors is equally

important. Ticket sales and external rental income make up less than 60% of the Newman Center’s budget. University

underwriting and community gifts make up the rest. Thank you very much for your dedication and continuing support.

Sincerely,

Stephen W. Seifert

Executive Director, Newman Center for the Performing Arts

Photo Credit: Michael Richmond

University of Denver

3

2010-2011 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Record number of sold out Newman Center Presents shows (6): Paul Taylor Dance Company; “Guitar

Legends” featuring Eliot Fisk and Bill Frisell; The Whiffenpoofs of Yale; Aspen Sante Fe Ballet; “Like

Father, Like Son?” Piano, Song and More featuring Jeffrey Kahane and Gabriel Kahane; Soledad Barrio

and Noche Flamenca.

Second year in a row to meet the Gay & Lesbian Fund Matching Grant for $15,000.

Presented the YOA Orchestra of the Americas as part of the Denver Biennial of the Americas city-wide

celebration. Twenty-two young adult YOA alumni and two Lamont School of Music graduates

performed in this ensemble, representing a total of 19 nations.

Hosted the 2nd annual TEDxDU event featuring 25 captivating speakers.

Hosted a “Town Hall Meeting” and simulcast of MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan and his traveling show “Steel

on Wheels.”

Hosted the 8th consecutive sell-out season of Friends of Chamber Music, featuring such acclaimed

artists as the Takács Quartet, Kremerata Baltica with Gidon Kremer, Pacifica Quartet, and Hilary Hahn.

TEDxDU 2011

Photo Credit: University of Denver Communications

4

ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Newman Center for the Performing Arts strives to provide the highest quality performing arts experiences for faculty, students, performers and the Colorado community. Each year the Newman Center is home to over 150 Lamont ensemble and DU Theatre performances, as well as over 100 Lamont Student Recitals. The Newman Center is also home to almost 50 Colorado organizations and events, most of which are non-profit organizations. Some of these include:

DU’s Bridges to the Future

Sound of the Rockies chorus

Colorado Youth Symphony

Denver Post’s Pen & Podium (SOLD OUT every year)

The Newman Center reaches over 100,000 people each year through its 470+ events and we are dedicated to showcasing cultural diversity, stretching the imagination, and stimulating dialogue.

DU Theatre Department Production: Julius Caesar, November 2010

Photo Credit: University of Denver Communications

30%

6%

3% 30%

6%

25%

Approximate Number of Events at the Newman Center During the 2010-2011 Season

External Clients - 142 events, 49 clients

DU Internal Clients - 28 events

Newman Center Presents sponsored events - 17 events

DU Lamont - 143 events

DU Theatre - 29 events

Lamont Student Recitals - 120 recitals

5

55%

9%

8%

20%

2% 6%

Approximate Audience Attendance per Producing Organization

External Clients - 59,652 people

DU Internal Clients - 9,762 People

Newman Center Presents - 9,075 people

DU Lamont - 21,605 people

DU Theatre - 2,553 people

Lamont Student Recitals - 6,050 people

Estimated Number of People Served: 108,678

Estimated Total Events: 479

Newman Center Presents

SURVEY RESULTS

The program for Newman Center

Presents shows includes a survey that

we ask our patrons to fill out. The

results shown here are limited to

voluntary responses.

NCP 2010-11: Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca, May 2011

Photo Credit: University of Denver Communications

1%

8%

2%

2%

28%

59%

Age of Audience: 2010-2011

Under 20

20-30

31-40

41-50

50-61

61+

31%

28%

10%

8%

11%

12%

How Far Did You Travel to Attend the Performance Tonight?

Less than 5 miles

6 to 10

11 to 15

16 to 25

26 to 35

36+

5

6

5

17%

22%

20%

14%

6%

11%

10%

Household Income: 2010-2011

under $50k

$50k-$70k

$70k-$100k

$100k-$150k

$150k-$200k

$200k+

No Response

Total Responses: 133 Total Responses: 130

Total Responses: 124

- 12 people

*People were given the option to choose multiple answers to these two questions.

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

0 1 2 3 4 5 to 10 11 to 15 16 to 20 21+

Nu

mb

er

of

Pe

op

le

Number of Events

How Many Events Have You Previously Attended at the Newman Center?

How many events have you attended at the Newman Center?

24%

16%

3% 5% 0% (TV)

12% 7%

2%

31%

How Did You Find Out About Tonight's Event?*

Direct Mail

Newspaper

Radio

E-mail

TV

Calendar listing

Website

Marquee on Univ.

Other

33%

21% 9%

22%

0% (TV)

7%

8%

How Do You Prefer to Find Out About Performances?*

Direct mail

Newspapers

Radio

Email newsletters

TV

Bus stop billboard

Other

Total Responses: 147 Total Responses: 179

NCP 2009-10: Stephen Seifert with Rebel, Ensemble for Baroque Music

Photo Credit: University of Denver Communications

FINANCIAL STANDING

The Newman Center for the Performing Arts is a department within the University of Denver. Our budget does not

contain all the revenue or expenses associated with the University’s ownership and use of the Newman Center. For

instance, music and theatre student tuition, and gifts for scholarships, faculty support, and academic operations are all

accounted for in other departments. Likewise, facility costs such as utilities, grounds and structural maintenance, and

many custodial services reside in other budgets. Our financial results reflect our support of Lamont and Theatre usage

of theatrical space, our operation of the community rental program, and the Newman Center Presents series.

We are pleased to report that the Newman Center’s financial performance remains strong. Despite recent economic

sluggishness around the country, performing arts organizations have managed to continue engaging audiences. In the

fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, this enabled us to exceed our budget for income related to community rentals. We

also handled more events from other University departments than expected. Ticket sales for the Newman Center

Presents series reached 95% of budget. Parking, concessions, and sponsorship income all exceeded budget thanks to the

robust number of events held in the Newman Center throughout the season. On the expense side, wages slightly

exceeded budget due almost entirely to higher than expected engagement of students to work in our box office. We

were able to achieve savings compared to the budget in materials and operating expenses due mostly to savings in

travel, program expendables and outside services. The last of those generally reflects the efforts of our clients to trim

back their own production costs. Finally, we transferred the budgeted amount of $50,000 to the Newman Center's long-

term capital reserve fund.

The Newman Center at Sunset

Photo Credit: Laura Stevens

NEWMAN CENTER FINANCIAL SUMMARY FY10 - FY11:

FY10 FY11*

Revenues Revenues Related to Community Rentals 618,152 638,522

Internal Rental Activity 92,617 73,779

Newman Center Presents Ticket Sales 285,203 245,255

Sponsorships and Advertising 78,229 71,729

Gifts and Grants 40,954 45,774

University Support 430,646 346,574

Total Revenue 1,545,801 1,421,633

Expenses Wages, Salaries & Fringe Benefits ** 809,347 728,273

Office Operating Expenditures *** 53,554 57,094

Printing and Advertising 78,273 84,631

Program Expenditures **** 516,573 476,443

Maintenance and Insurance 38,054 25,192

Plant and Capital Equipment 50,000 50,000

Total Expense 1,545,801 1,421,633

* Unaudited Initial Year-End Results ** Full Time, Part Time, Student, and Show Labor

*** Office Operating, Postal, Shipping, Telephone, and Tech Services **** Artist Fees and Hospitality, Credit Card Fees, Research, Travel, and Other Outside Services

Inside of June Swaner Gates Concert Hall

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL SUMMARY

PG. 11 Photos: Top Row (left to right) – Punch Brothers, NCP 2010-11; Spalding Gray “Stories Left to Tell,” NCP 2010-11; “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later,” NCP 2009-10;

Bottom Row (left to right) – Stephen Seifert with Guitarist Marcus Tardelli, NCP 2009-10; Bolero Colorado, NCP 2009-2010; Hubbard Street Dance, NCP 2009-10.

Photo Credit – University of Denver Communications. 10

FY 10 Revenue FY 10 Expenses

Total Revenue = $1,545,801 Total Expense = $1,545,801

FY 11 Revenue*

Total Revenue* = $1,421,633

FY 11 Expenses*

Total Expense* = $1,421,633

809,347 52%

53,554 4%

78,273 5%

516,573 33%

38,054 3%

50,000 3%

Wages, Salaries & Fringe Benefits

Office Operating Expenditures

Printing and Advertising

Program Expenditures

Maintenance and Insurance

Plant and Capital Equipment

618,152 40%

92,617 6%

285,203 18%

78,229 5%

40,954 3%

430,646 28%

Revenues Related to Community Rentals

Internal Rental Activity

Newman Center Presents Ticket Sales

Sponsorships and Advertising

Gifts and Grants

University Support

638,522 45%

73,779 5%

245,255 17%

71,729 5%

45,774 3% 346,574

24%

Revenues Related to Community Rentals

Internal Rental Activity

Newman Center Presents Ticket Sales

Sponsorships and Advertising

Gifts and Grants

University Support

* Unaudited Initial Year-End Results

728,273 51%

57,094 4%

84,631 6%

476,443 34%

25,192 2%

50,000 4%

Wages, Salaries & Fringe Benefits

Office Operating Expenditures

Printing and Advertising

Program Expenditures

Maintenance and Insurance

Plant and Capital Equipment

NEWMAN CENTER ENDOWMENT A performing arts center is a complicated structure with sophisticated equipment. The Newman Center was

built to the highest standards of excellence, serving both the campus and the community. Long-term support

of the structure, systems and equipment requires financial reserves. The Newman Center’s long-term needs

in this regard are part of the University’s overall Integrated Facilities Plan. In addition to university-wide

financial reserves, the specific long-term needs of the Newman Center are addressed by a building

endowment and a capital needs account.

The Newman Center for the Performing Arts Endowment, created in 2006, is part of the University’s

permanent endowment. The purpose of the Newman Center Endowment is to provide funding for special

programs, long-term needs, and major projects at the Newman Center, including building repairs and

upgrades, maintenance, and equipment purchases. All earnings on Newman Center Endowment funds are

also invested with the University’s permanent endowment, so that all principal and earnings are invested until

such time as an appropriate need arises. Withdrawals from the Newman Center Endowment may only be

made from spendable income and only with the approval of the Executive Director of the Newman Center and

the Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs. Our goal is to fund the Newman Center Endowment with at least $5

million. The balance of the Endowment as of June 30, 2010, was $294,646.

In addition, annually the Newman Center transfers funds into a Renewal and Replacement account which can

be drawn upon when needed for regular maintenance, repair and upgrades. As of June 30, 2010, the balance

in the Renewal and Replacement account was $261,230.

Above: Members from the cast of Side Show, DU Theatre Department, 2011 – Byron Theatre. Photo Credit – University of Denver Communications

THE POWER OF MEMBERSHIP = MAKING A DIFFERENCE We strive to make excellent programming available to everyone in our community. To do this our ticket prices are held

at a level that covers less than half of the true costs of our programming, operations and maintenance. The difference is

made up by your generous membership support.

Your membership in the Newman Center makes a powerful difference by bringing our community the best in

performing arts from around the world, supporting student discounts and master classes, and sustaining a landmark

facility. Please take a look at our Membership levels and consider adding a partially or fully tax-deductible Membership

to your Newman Center support.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM The Newman Center’s Volunteer Program was

designed and developed by Dee Getchel, Asst.

Director for Patron Services. It began with a group

of 22 volunteers in the Newman Center's first

season in 2003 and has grown to a dedicated

volunteer group of over 200 members from the

Denver area community. These friendly and

knowledgeable volunteers serve as ushers and

ticket-takers for a large portion of events at the

Newman Center. Since its inception, this program

has not only saved rental clients thousands of

dollars in contract usher fees, but it has also saved

university-sponsored events more than $300,000.

The commitment of the volunteer group grows

each year, and this past season was no exception.

As a group, they volunteered 2,032 times, covering

87 events, and gave more than 8,130 hours of their

time. At the end of each season a party is held to

show our appreciation and give awards to those

who volunteered the most.

12

NCPA volunteers at Denver Brass Halloween show, Oct. 2010

MEMBER & DONOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Newman Center for the Performing Arts would like to express its gratitude to the following individuals and

organizations who gave generously during the 2010-2011 Newman Center Presents season to support the Newman

Center’s Scholarship, Maintenance, Operations, Programming and Marketing. They play an important role in presenting

engaging performances, bringing music education to thousands and sustaining a landmark facility:

2010-2011 DONORS Anonymous

Anonymous

Ann and Bruce Brookens

Sigrid H. Freese

Sandra L. Huzyk

Kristin M. and Charles Lohmiller

Ellen Lowe

Lynette Luhnow

M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.

Susan H. Martin

Nelson Family Foundation

Jane M. Quinette

In Honor of Bob and Judi Newman’s Birthdays

Lewis D. & John J. Gilbert Foundation

In Honor of Robert and Judi Newman

Mr. Donald D. Rosenkrans, Jr. and

Mrs. Kathy A. Rosenkrans

In Honor of Alida Stein’s 80th Birthday

Lisa E. Davis

In Honor of Davol Tedder’s Birthday

Dean M. Prina

In Memory of Rodney Smith

Stephen W. Seifert

To support YOA Orchestra of the Americas

Office of the Provost, University of Denver

Biennial of the Americas

2010-2011 MEMBERS PLATINUM

Robert and Judi Newman

GOLD

Diana and Mike Kinsey

Stephen W. Seifert

Peter J. and Patricia S. Smith

Davol Tedder

SILVER

Dr. Gregg Kvistad and Dr. Amy Oaks

Robert Z. Mesko

Gene and Dee Milstein

Barbara Neal

Nancy D. Petry

Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Wachuta

BRONZE

Robert and Carole Adelstein

John and Margaret DeLeon

Celeste and Jack Grynberg

Beverlee B. Henry and Hon. Robert Fullerton

Ms. Carla M. Joy

Rhoda Krasner and Dr. E. Fishman

Dewey and Debby Long

Bette MacDonald

Laura Merage

Mimi Michel

Nancy V. Miller

Jean E. Onderko

Jane Quinette

Bill and Ann Richardson Stolfus

Janice Temple

Adrian Tinsley

COPPER

Martha H. and David L. Ashmore

James Bailey

Ms. Sybil Barnes

Jim and Joan Blackwell

Dr. and Mrs. M. Blaich

Roberta C. Blanc

Karin C. Bond

Thomas N. Butler

Joel Cohen and Kathryn Oberdorfer

Catherine P. Cole

Betty J. Croall

Alan Davis

Sheryl and Michael DeGenring

Robert and Vivian Dickenson

Mrs. Helen N. Driscoll

Marlene Chambers and Larry Duggan

Stephen A. Edmonds

William N. Ekstrand

Joyce Findlay

Sheldon E. Friedman

Karen Garrus

Arthur and Linda Gibbard

Carol and Henry Goldstein

Frances N. Gray

Kathleen M. Head

Beth Heiberg

Dr. Roscoe Hill and Dr. Sheila Wright

Andrew Hornbrook

Shirley Kenneally

Norma N. King

Neal Lafon

Miguel and Yaya Lander

Ms. Lisa Lee

Margaret A. Lloyd

W. Peterson and Nancy Nelson

Frances J. Norris

Christine and Thomas Obermeier

Mark K. Overmeyer

Peggy and Lou Phannenstiel

Sally G. Plummer

Ron and Rhonda Resnick

In Honor of Jan Friedland’s 75th Birthday

Ann Wall Richards

Nancy Richards

Donovan and Phyllis Rieger

Linda Rosales

Karen R. and Edward Rosenthal

Robert A. and Margo E. Sargent

James Schatzman

Ruth Schoening

Mrs. Frances E. Seifert

Martin H. and Judith Rosoff Shore, Sr.

Elisabeth Shippey

Selma and Oscar Sladek

Vikki Stevens

Roger L. Tate

Dr. J. AltonTemplin

Brad Tobin

Louis L. Underbakke, J.D.

Kalli Van Maaren

Reda Walsh

Rhoda Weinstein

Mr. Waldo L. and Emily Willecke

John A. Willhardt

Carol A. Wilson

Ruth Wolff

Cynthia Wood

Rozanne C. Wuerstl TEDx 2011 Audience Member

Photo Credit: University of Denver Communications

Photos of artwork in the Newman Center - Left to Right: Indiana limestone carving of classical musicians and a vocalist located on North side of building, created by

Denver stone carvers, Madeleine Weiner and Kathy Caricof (Photo Credit: University of Denver Communications); Aluminum-filled plastic over steel armature entitled

Harlequin, c. 1957 by artist Marion Buchan (Photo Credit: University of Denver Communications); Bronze cast no. 1 of 2 depicting a string trio, entitled Trio and Tone

Shapes c. 2007 (original relief c. 1939) by artist Arnold Rönnebeck (Photo Credit: University of Denver Communications)

NEWMAN CENTER STAFF The Newman Center is a department of the Office of the Provost, University of Denver

Gregg Kvistad Provost, University of Denver Stephen Seifert Executive Director Event Services

Diane Roth Assistant Director, Event Services

Deirdre A.L. Shaw Event and Community Outreach Manager

Sarah Johnson Event Coordinator

Patron Services

Dee Getchel Assistant Director, Patron Services

Marketing

Natalie Ryan Marketing Director

Finance Richard Michel Budget Officer Production Services

Garret Glass Assistant Director, Production Services

Vanessa VanHoudnos Production Services Coordinator/Lighting Engineer

Shakeel Wahab Production Services Coordinator/Audio Engineer

Ticketing Services

Richard Moraskie Assistant Director, Ticketing Services

Lindsey Mitchell Assistant Manager, Ticketing

University Advancement

Robert Mesko Director of Development

Aaron Ciszek Director of Development

12

14 Contact Information: 303.871.6200 • www.newmancenterpresents.com • newman_center@du.edu

FOUNDING PARTNERS

PRESENTING SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Newman Center for the Performing Arts • University of Denver • 2344 E. Iliff Ave. • Denver • CO • 80208 303.871.6200 • www.newmancenterpresents.com • newman_center@du.edu