2011-2012 Annual Report

Enjoy. Inspire. Enrich.
2011-2012 Annual Report
A Message from the
Chair and CEO................... 1
Enjoy Live Theater.............. 2
Inspire Young People......... 3
Enrich Our Community.... 4
Give Your Support.............. 5
Financials............................ 6
Donors................................ 7
Board, Staff &
Volunteers......................... 12
PALACE THEATER
MISSION STATEMENT
To preserve and operate the
historic Palace Theater as a
performing arts center and
community gathering place
that provides a focal point of
cultural activity and educational
outreach for diverse audiences.
A Message from the Chair and CEO
Dear Friends,
If we learned one thing this past season, it’s that weather is a great metaphor for
business. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad, and despite how well you try to
forecast, the climate is never one hundred percent predictable.
For the Palace Theater, this past year was all about weathering the storm – literally!
When we launched the kick-off to our 2011-2012 season marketing campaign,
Hurricane Irene launched her way onto the Connecticut coastline, leaving thousands
without power for over a week. Then, after rallying for a sold-out October performance
by the Pixies and a run of Broadway’s In the Heights, Winter Storm Alfred blew into town
shutting down the state for almost two weeks and leaving patrons stranded in their
homes without power or heat.
While no business forecasting could predict the challenges of weathering these ‘freak”
storms at home, on a national level the theater industry, as well as most other businesses,
continued to struggle with a different type of unpredictable climate – an economic one
troubled with sluggish employment rates and a diminished consumer confidence.
Yet, as the captain of any great ship will tell you, it takes guidance and perseverance
to weather the storm, especially to come out on the other end fully intact and headed in
the right direction. This past season, we are proud to say that we effectively weathered
the storms of 2011, and ended our season with much clearer skies on the horizon.
Of course, this accomplishment wouldn’t be possible without the commitment of so
many remarkable people including our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, patrons,
donors and philanthropic supporters. Unrelenting in their generosity and support, these
individuals ensure that we remain focused on our mission and encourage us to stay on
course no matter how choppy the waters.
This 2011-2012 Annual Report not only acknowledges our numerous accomplishments
from the past season, but also allows us the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable
success we have experienced in furthering our mission of providing live theater, inspiring
our youth, enriching the lives of our community members and recognizing all those who
selflessly give their support.
We look forward to blue skies and smooth sailing for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Sandra Vigliotti Senich
Chairman of the Board
Frank Tavera
Chief Executive Officer
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Enjoy Live Theater
From Jackson Browne to Blue Man Group to Clifford the Big Red Dog, the Palace Theater’s 2011-2012 performance
calendar undoubtedly ran the spectrum of “colorful” characters. Recognized by Pollstar Magazine as one of the “Top
Ron & marie vitarelli
“We’re happy that our
contribution is being used
100 Worldwide Theater Venues for 2011,” the Palace once again stepped into the national spotlight, serving as the
official launch site for the national Broadway tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, as well as hosting
several major U.S. tours by artists like Jane’s Addiction, The Pixies and The Charlie Daniels Band.
to bring enjoyment to our
community while creating
lasting memories for future
generations.”
THEATER Highlights:
• Over 190 performances, technical
activities and special events, including
weddings and business functions, were
presented on the Palace stage during
the 2011-2012 season
• From post-show surveys to a personal
newsletter from the CEO, the Palace
introduced new concierge-level services
and customer service initiatives to
enhance the theater experience
• The Palace was named “Best
Revived Theater in Connecticut”
by Yankee Magazine
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Pictured left: A scene from the
Broadway’s South Pacific, which
launched its U.S. tour at the Palace
in September 2011. Above, TV
personality Mar Jennings poses
with guests during the Palace’s
“GlaMARous Girl’s Night Out”
MAMMA MIA pre-show party.
Inspire Young People
The arts are basic to a child’s education and are proven to have a tremendous impact on their developmental growth and self-esteem. By encouraging
creative thinking, positive self-expression and a desire to learn, after-school programs like the Palace Theater’s Learning in the Wings internship
program, Palatial News journalism program, and I Give My Word character development program help instill today’s youth with a passion for the arts
while benefiting them socially, personally, and intellectually. This past season, the Palace has touched over 10,000 young lives through its internship
programs, complementary arts and education initiatives and main stage Education Series presentations.
joyce decesare “To inspire
young people to develop a
deeper appreciation for the
arts, we established the
John A. and Joyce S. DeCesare
Society as a way to ensure
a cultural opportunity for
future generations.”
EDUCATION Highlights:
• O ver 1,060 underserved students
received ticket subsidies from The
Ticket & Travel Subsidy Fund
Students (above) pose with the
cast of Blue Man Group during
a workshop for the “I Give My
Word” afterschool program
sponsored by American Savings
Foundation. Students like Viola
Flowers and Brianna Petrucelli
(left) volunteer their time and
talents through the Palace
Volunteer Guard and internship
programs.
• T he Palace was chosen as one of
ten theaters nationwide to receive a
prestigious national education grant
from The Broadway League
• T he theater provided gallery space to
showcase student artwork from the
Special Olympics and CT Association
of Schools’ Unified Arts program
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Enrich Our Community
A community is like a large mosaic. When each individual piece comes together, it creates a masterpiece
greater than the sum of its parts. As a non-profit, the Palace Theater understands the importance of
Ron Pugliese “An investment
in the arts is an investment
in the community… I’m
committed to helping the
theater continue to improve
community and is dedicated to the adage of “paying it forward.” In June 2012, the theater proudly lent
its stage as the construction site for Waterbury’s largest piece of public art, a grand scale community
mosaic funded by the State’s City Canvases Initiative. For weeks, dozens of volunteers dedicated hours
to sorting, clipping, and gluing thousands of tiny tiles, all of which ultimately pieced together to create a
symbol of community spirit that now proudly hangs in downtown Waterbury.
the region’s economy, image
and growth.”
Community Highlights:
• Six graduation ceremonies for local
middle school, high school and college
graduates were held at the Palace
in 2011
• Twenty-five cents of every ticket
purchased at the Box Office was
donated to support the Waterbury
Region Arts & Culture Collaborative
•The City of Waterbury selected the
Palace as the site for Mayor Neil
O’Leary’s inauguration ceremony
• The theater hosted several “give
back nights” that raised funds for
non-profits like WATR’s Sunshine Fund,
Republican-American’s Campership
Fund, and Waterbury Hospital’s t.g.i.f.
Women’s Wellness Forum.
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Pictured above: Members
of the Palace staff
and Arts & Culture
Collaborative help
construct Waterbury’s
community mosaic.
Right: An inspirational
scene from the Palace’s
November presentation
of the community
themed musical
“In The Heights.”
Give Your Support
Giving comes in many forms. Volunteers give time. Donors give money. Businesses give back. The Palace Theater is extremely fortunate to be on the receiving end of all of these
forms of generosity. This past season, participation in the Volunteer Guard reached record-breaking numbers, while corporate memberships and company sponsorships increased
with the support of over 75 local businesses. Even special events experienced a 25% increase in attendance last year, making annual events like the Stages Wine Dinner and
first time occasions like the Palace’s inaugural Motorcycle Ride successful endeavors for both the theater and its community of supporters.
NANCY & JOEL BECKER “Our
appreciation for the Palace
transcends to the preservation
of the classical arts and
the desire to provide an
opportunity for all walks of
life to experience live theater.”
GIVING Highlights:
• A total of 1,660 individual donations
were made to the Palace’s Annual
Campaign in 2011
Special fundraising events
like the annual “Keys to
Our Future” end-of-theyear party (above) and
the Palace’s first-ever
motorcycle ride (right)
collectively raised close to
$225,000 for the Palace
Annual Campaign.
• 2 50 members of the Volunteer Guard
collectively donated over 12,450
hours to the theater
• C orporate membership and sponsorship
collectively contributed a total
of $280,000
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2011-12 Financials
2011-2012 INCOME STATEMENT
Earned Revenue
3,712,932 Contributed Income
989,674 Gross Revenue
4,702,606 Event Expenses
2,824,564 Operating Expenses
1,923,778 Net Margin
$– 45,736 CONTRIBUTED INCOME BREAKDOWN
Sponsors
192,250 Members
90,204 Annual Fund/Events
221,715 State Support
359,777 Grants
32,050 Board Advised Fund Earnings
47,331
Sustainer Campaign
46,347 $989,674 BOARD ADVISED FUND
Contributions/Earnings
1,291,953 Receivables/Pledges
346,720 $1,638,673 SUSTAINER CAMPAIGN
Contributions Realized
91,100 Receivables/Pledges
65,000 $156,100 6
INCOME BREAKDOWN
Board Advised Fund Earnings 2.5%
Programs & Events
47.5%
Contributed Income 50%
CONTRIBUTED INCOME BREAKDOWN
Board Advised Fund Earnings 5%
Grants 3%
Sustainer Campaign 5%
Sponsors 19%
Members 9%
State Support 36%
Annual Fund/Events 22%
Donors
Legacy Giving
The following individuals and
corporations are past and present
supporters of the Pillars
Endowment Campaign.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Louis F. & the late Lillian H. Brown
The Carpinella Family
Carl and Carolyn Cicchetti
Ralph and the late Natalie Corbo
David and Brenda Ferraro
Mr. Charles Henry and
Mrs. Lynn Franklin Henry
Hubbard-Hall, Inc.
Mrs. Raymond A. LaMoy
Ms. Mary Helen Levine
MacDermid Incorporated
Ms. Barbara Morcey
Attorney Timothy Moynahan
Naugatuck Savings Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pernerewski Jr.
Attorney Jack Senich and
Mrs. Sandra Vigliotti Senich
Jim and Cathy Smith
TBI Construction
The Worx Group
Torrington Supply Company, Inc.
Webster Bank
Mark and Nichol Yanarella
The following individuals are
supporters of the Sustainer Campaign
Carolyn L. Caulfield
Dr. and Mrs. Kristaps J. Keggi
Mrs. Raymond A. LaMoy
The late Vickie G. Luddy
Attorney Jack Senich and
Mrs. Sandra Vigliotti Senich
Special thanks to the Department
of Economic and Community
Development – Offices of Culture
and Tourism for their continued
support.
2011-2012 Season Corporate Partners
The generosity of our corporate partners
has made it possible for us to present
many entertaining new possibilities
this past season. We sincerely thank
all of them and are proud to showcase
their support.
Corporate Sponsors
Bank of America
Comcast
Naugatuck Savings Bank
Waterbury Hospital
Webster Bank
Show & Event Sponsors
Adam Broderick Salon & Spa
All-Star Transportation
AT&T Advertising Solutions
BlumShapiro
Campion Ambulance Service, Inc.
Center for Women’s Health
CL&P & Yankee Gas – Northeast
Utilities Companies
Crystal Rock
John T. Daddona, The Ridgefield Group
at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Darter Specialties
Defining Moments
Diagnotic Radiology Associates
Emily’s Catering Group
Haymond Law Firm
Dr. Peter Jacoby
Largay Travel
Maiorano Funeral Home
Naugatuck Savings Bank Foundation
Naugatuck Valley
Gastroenterolgy Consultants
Ken and Sue Petruzzi,
Naugatuck Window & Glass
NOSS Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, &
Spine Specialist, PC
Chuck Pagano
Attorney Jack Senich
Susan Suhr and Marina Viale
Thomaston Savings Bank
Host and Board Member Dr. Lisa Seabra-Veiga shown here with co-chairs
Mally DeSomma and Barbara Morcey at ArtForms.
Waterbury Arts & Tourism Commission
Worx Branding & Advertising
Corporate Members
AI-Tek Instruments, LLC
Albert Brothers
Bunker Hill Pharmacy
Carmody & Torrance
Carpin Manufacturing
The Corbo Group
Demsey Manufacturing Company
Dunkin Donuts
Dzinski Polzella, LLC
Gaffney Bennett & Associates, Inc.
Hubbard-Hall, Inc
HRP Associates
J & L Medical Services
Jaci Carroll Staffing
L.F. Powers Co., Inc.
LaBonne’s Epicure Market
Moore, O’Brien, Jacques & Yelenak
Naugatuck Window & Glass
NEOPERL
Opticare
People’s United Bank
Pepsi Cola of Bristol
Posner & Henderson, D.D.S., P.C.
Republican-American
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David & Pat Lee of Prospect share a dance at the Keys to Our Future
year-end celebration.
RM Bradley Management Corp.
Savings Bank Of Danbury
Dr. Lisa Seabra-Veiga
Secor, Cassidy & McPartland, PC
Security First Insurance Group
Sterling Security Systems
Torrington Supply Company, Inc.
Wesson Energy Inc.
Yamin & Grant LLC
Matching Gift Corporations
AT&T
Barnes Group Foundation, Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation
Goodrich Corporation
IBM
United Technologies
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Institutional Support
Accurate Mailing Services
Adam Broderick Salon & Spa
All About Service
American Savings Foundation
AT&T Advertising Solutions
Barter Business Unlimited
Big Y World Class Market
Bourassa Catering & Events
The Broadway League
Clearvision Productions
Connecticut Office of the Arts
Connecticut Community
Foundation
The Corbo Group
Country Club of Waterbury
Courtyard by Marriott
Crystal Rock
Darter Specialties
dt media group
Emily’s Catering Group
Fascia’s Chocolates
Frankie’s
G.R.E.A.T. Restaurants
Graham’s Florist
Hen of the Woods
J.H. Cohn LLP
L & R Productions, Inc.
LaBonne’s Epicure Market
George A. and Grace L. Long
Foundation
Louis Belloisy Photography
Michael’s Greenhouses
Naugatuck Savings Bank
Foundation
Perry’s Dry Cleaners
Powerstation Events
S & P Carting
The Shoppes at
Whittemore Crossing
Sweet Maria’s
Target Foundation
TD Bank
The Good Life Wine & Spirits
Tower Printing
Universal Copy
Waterbury Regional Chamber
David, Helen and
Marian Woodward Fund
Worx Branding & Advertising
Media Sponsors
Fox CT
News 8/My TV9
Republican-American
WATR 1320AM
WSHU Public Radio Group
Benefactor Circle
$2,500 and Above
Peter Baker
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Borkowski
Joseph and Debra Gugliotti
Justgive.org
Attorney Timothy C. Moynahan
Chuck Pagano
Sandra Vigliotti Senich and
Jack Senich
John and Maura Tobin
Director Circle – John & Joyce
DeCesare Society
$1,000 - $2,499
ABC Sign Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Albini
Nancy G. Calabrese
Mary Rosengrant Chiappalone
and Steven Chiappalone
Carl and Carolyn Cicchetti
Michael and Dianne Cicchetti
Joyce S. and the late
John A. DeCesare
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Deluca
Brenda and David Ferraro
Douglas and Kimberly Harrison
Kristen and Peter Jacoby
Marieanne Kalotai
Leonard Leganza,
The Eastern Company
Roberta E. Leonard
Nancy and David Nurnberger
Maureen Perkins
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pernerewski, Jr.
Ken and Sue Petruzzi
Attorney Julie M. Porzio and
Joseph J. Santopietro
Ron & Janice Pugliese
Donald and Diana Rinaldi
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Rockoff
Jim and Cathy Smith
Susan Suhr and Marina Viale
Frank and Deidre Tavera
Mark and Nikki Yanarella
Dr. Jack Zazzaro and
Ms. Monique Marchetti
John and Lisa Zinno
Platinum Member
$500 - $999
Cheryl and Peter Atwood
Mr. and Mrs. John Baker
Steve and Heidi Ball
Mr. and Mrs. R. David Barnes II
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony
Bartholomeo
Joel and Nancy Becker
Dennis Bickerstaff
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blaschke
Mark and Tina Calabrese
Dr. Kenneth R. Capozzi
Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Capozzi
Laura A. and Michael A. Carrubba
Mrs. Rita Caruso
Jeffrey and Kara Cheney
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ciampi
Dr. James Ciccarelli
Ralph and the late Natalie Corbo
Dennis Crispino
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Crucitti
John and Marisa Daddona
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph DeMayo
Anthony and Betsy DePaolo
Bob & Paula DeZinno
Barbara Diorio
Diversified Financial Solutions
dt Media Group
Elizabeth Richard Gifts
Eyelet Crafters, Inc.
Gene and Linda Fercodini
Dr. and Mrs. James Ferraro
Deborah & Doug Forchielli
Gaffney Bennett and Associates, Inc.
Maureen and Jeff Gagnon
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gambini
James Gatling Ph.D.
Patrick and Jennifer Graham
Mrs. Alyce Griffith
Mr. & Mrs. D. Scott Griffith
Hubbard-Hall, Inc.
Marissa Jacovich
Mr. David Jurasek
Mr. and Mrs. John Kanca
Lillian E. Kandel
John and Natalie Lawlor
Tom DeLeon – LeeLynd Mfg. Corp.
Patricia Lindenman and Family
Steven and Nancy Litzenberger
Joseph Livolsi
Mr. and Mrs. Alceo Lucarelli
Raymond M. Lynn
Main Street Waterbury
The Maiorano Family
Dana and George Moreira
Mrs. Dianne Murphy
Edward Nazzaro
Shelley A. Neels
Anthony and Lynne Palladino
Karen Parsell
Rowland Passariello
Anthony and Diane Portanova
Dr. Robert Porzio
Sheila Powers
Sharon Reilly
Rev. Robert and Nancy Rhodes
BCI Financial Corporation –
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Rourke
Kathrine Rutledge
Rachel Sabetta and George
Albanese Jr.
Marilyn and Domenic Santucci
Dr. Lisa Seabra-Veiga
Security First Insurance, Inc.
Charles Senich &
Christine Sullivan
Elizabeth Sullivan-Well
Danielle Shaker, event co-chair poses with Marisa Shaker, Adam Broderick and
Holly Shaker at the Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Party.
Robert J. Terenzi
Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Tremaglio
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Vaudreuil
Ronald and Marie Vitarelli
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Wable
Your Guardian Angel LLC
Joseph and Jennifer Zembruski
and Family
Zilahy Wellness Center
Gold
$250-$499
Jane Ambrozaitis
Shelley Bach
Joshua Broder
Michele and Jane Capobianco
Janet Congdon
Mrs. Adrienne Conti
ConnTek Ltd., LLC
Mr. and Mrs. F. David Corbett
Beatrice D’Angelo
John Dufour
Fine Line Art Gallery
Arthur F. and Patricia J. Fino
The Flowers Family
Peter and Sylvia Galullo
Gem Manufacturing Co., Inc.
David Geremia
GSS Industries
Ms. Kathy Hardy
Thomas and Dorothy Kubala
Frederick and Jeanne Luedke
Nick and Terry Jean Longo
Mattatuck Scrap Metal
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mecca
Barbara Morcey
Naugatuck Valley Radiology Assoc.
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Overhead Door Co of Waterbury
Maureen Pennington
Petchco Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Schore
Robin and Justin Stanziale
George and Elaine Strobel
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sullivan
Phil and Monica Tiso
Donald and Nancy Tortora
Unimetal Surface Finishing, LLC
Mary K. White
Zackin Zimyeski Sullivan CPA’s LLC
Silver
$100 - $249
Adam Broderick Salon and Spa
A.E. Ponton Co, LLC,
Susan Ponton and Roland Pike
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Aldieri
Dr. Sandra Alfano – In Memory
of Elizabeth Stotz
Ms. Ellen Allen
Tom and Pam Amenta
Chris and Susan Anderheggen
Terry and Betsy Barber
Fred and Emma Barone
Mr. and Mrs. William Bates
John and Sandi Benson
Timothy and Kirsten Bergstrom
Laura Binkoski
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Blauvelt
Patricia Bosco
Audra Bouffard
Lorraine S. Brandolini
Doug and Leona Burdick
Bushka Lumber and Millwork Co.
Anne Butler
Chris Carrozzo
Roger and Heather Chace
Ciampi Tax and Financial
Services LLC
James Coleman
Garth and Janet Collins
Mrs. Jane Cooney
Ron and Michele Cordeau
Corso Printing, Inc.
James & Sylvia Coviello
Jerome & Marie Curran
Brian & Ana Dec
Mary Deely
Dr. Phyllis and Mr. Alfred Deleo
Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. DeLuca
Mr. & Mrs. William DeMaida
Melanie Detullio
Joshua Dickinson
Linda Dinkle
David Driver
Mr. & Mrs. James Dunn
Jason and Deborah Esposito
John and Pam Famiglietti
Herbert P. Farrell
Sharon and Thomas Fava /
Fava Realty and Development
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Feige
Jay and Sandy Festa
Marion Forchielli
Charles and Theresa Forish
Kayla Frankel
Elizabeth Fumire Germinaro
Marie and Joseph Galbraith
Dante Galuppo
Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Gambino
Mark and Annsue DiVenere
Bill and JoAnn Genovese
Laurie Genovese Viltrakis
Phillip and Nancy Gervais
Jessie Gilbert
Steve Gilmore
Rosemary Giuliano
Judith Godburn and the late
Fielding Secor
Dianne B. Goodrich
Rhoda and Roger Hagberg
Ed Hatfield and Lynn Polzella
Frank and Jane Healy
Linda J. Hennessey
Gerhard Hennig
Mrs. Jean Henry
Jaci Carroll Staffing
Joe’s Tire Shop, Inc.
Pauline Kalita
Tod and Robin Kallenbach
Mrs. Sally Karnasiewicz
John and Carol Keaveney
Robert and Helen Kenney
Thecla Kirby
Mary Jane and Jim LaBoudy
Gerald Labriola, M.D.
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George and Suzanne LaCapra
Ms. Ann Leahy
Ms. Pat Lee
Dr. Robert Leventhal
Mr. and Mrs. William Long
Robert and Tina Lubus
The late Vickie G. Luddy
Patricia Lund
Ken and Mary MacCormac
Guy Malley
William A. Manthey
Marie’s Jewelry
Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Martland
Ms. Emily Mattina
Stanley and Diane Mazur
Robert T. McKinney
Dr. Charles McNair
Patricia Mellitt
Vincent and Rose Miceli
Mary Anne and Allan Michel
Don and Jocelyn Miller
Jeff and Beth Miller
Ray and Mary Jane Morelli
Mrs. Richard Morgan
John P. Moriarty
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Murphy
Sandra Nagel
Bill and Shirlee Neil
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nolan
Joe and Lucia Nosal
Rebecca Olesen
Theresa Pagano
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Palanzo
Kristin Pardue
Friends of the Palace enjoy the evening at Stages Wine Dinner.
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Deirdre Patterson
Peter Paulnitz
Lenore A. Pelosi
Darlene Perrelli – In Memory of
Thomas (T.P.) Perrelli Jr.
Francis A. Perrotti
Trish and Bob Perry
Lynnette and Donald Piombo
Diane Ploch
Sylvia G. Ponitoski
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Porter
Rachel Rainville
Mr. and Mrs. David Reckdenwald
Eleanor M. Regan
Rebecca Rehel
Larry and Carmelita Rifkin
John and Sandra Riley
Michael and Diane Rivers
Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Rossi
Mrs. Hilary Rotheram
Vincent and Dorothy Russo
Martin Schetzen – In Memory of
Elizabeth Stotz
Rosemarie Sciarretto
Linda and Martin Scully
Danielle and Corey Shaker
Bryan Shea
Ada Solomita
Danielle Spain
Daniel & Betty Spallone
Elaine Stackowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Stango
Rose M. Stango
JoAnn Staskiewicz
Karen Streeter
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Sullivan
Superior Fuel, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael
Swierczynski
Joseph and Chris Tavera
Joan Tenedine
The Pop Corn Man
David Theroux
Joe and Joan Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Titus
Claudia Uranga
Patricia A. Varanelli
Mr. and Mrs. John Vassallo
Larry and Maria Vigliotti
Waterbury Regional Chamber
Ron Webb
Dr. Andrew Wells
David and Sharon West
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilensky
Philip and Brenda Wooding
Bill and Linda Zarillo
Michael and Caren Ziogas
Bronze
$25 - $99
Carol Abend
Margo C. Albanese
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Anderson
Jack and Raya Arisian
Sarita Arteaga, DMD
Mr. and Mrs. James Ashe
Ralph and Philomena Barbieri
Gary Beloin
Philip and Barbara Benevento
Sara Blewitt
Cathy Boehm
Jill Bouffard
Peter Bovat
Tom and June Bracken
Susan Bradley
Carole Bredice
Stephen Brunetti
David and Carol Brunick
Mary and Richard Bulkovitch
Gloria Caldarone
Thomas Calo, Jr.
David and Marie Cameron
Frank Cangelosi
Chris Capozziello
Mark and Constance Carrington
Anthony and Natividad Carter
John Caruso
Marion Catanzaro
Gene and Carol Cesca
Cecile Charpentier
Richard and Nina Cherubino
Donna and Joe Christiano
Terri Clark
Clermont and Associates LLC
Kenneth Collette
William Cone
Jim and Fannie Conley
Paula and Joe Connolly
James Cookman
Gene and Addie Coppola
Carol and Jack Costello
Raymond and Nancy Coulombe
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crawford
William E. Cunningham
Patricia Cyr
Justine and Donald D’Alesio
Maria and Ilidio DaSilva
Mary Ann Daukas
Patricia Decker
Robert Denley Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Randy DiBella
William and Kathlyn DiCristofaro
J. DiGiulio
Leo Dimo
Helen Diorio
Thersea Domenchuk
Maureen and Francis Donnaromma
Patricia Dyer
Dzinski Polzella, LLC
Cary Fappiano
Joan Ferraro
Geraldine Finlay
Charlene Fiore
Leslie Flowers
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Franciso
John Frantzis
Brenda and Phil Garofano
Carey R. Geghan
Francis and Diane Geigle
John and Virginia Geils
Maria and Frank Giordano
Joy Godsil
Sonia Goen
Patricia Goodin
GoodSearch.com
Richard Gravel
Paula P. Griffin
Eleanor Hackett
Chuck Haddad
Bob and Cindy Hart
Harold W. Hebb
Dr. and Mrs. Jose Henriquez
Hertzmark Crean and Lahey, LLP
Mrs. Jean Hosier
Fred and Faith Hull
Tracie and Jeff Karagianes
David Kazlauskas
Bill Kiazim
Tom Kinzley
Diane Kirley
Joan Klein
Beth Kokinchak
John and Bernadette Koliani
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Korzon
Isabel’s Hair Design
Adam James Lagosz
Bob and Caroll Lanese
Roland Largay
Law Office of
Thomas E. Porzio LLC
Margaret Ruth Leggett
Mary Helen Levine
Margaret Luddy
Donald and Elena Maclean
Joseph and Elizabeth Maisano
Jan and Don Maki
Alice Mancinone
Terrence and Arlene McAuliffe
Felicity and John McWeeney
Lillian and Michael Melchionna
Pollyann Merriman
Coleen M. Flaherty
George and Allison Messier
Mr. and Mrs. William Meyerjack
Richard Mileto
Denyse Miller
Michael Milo – In Memory of
Elizabeth Stotz
Bruce and Mary Jane Monahan
Michele Morcey and
Paul Henderlite
Peter Morcey
Tricia Morello
Lois Mulhern
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Mulville
Anne Murphy
Dean Naimot
Joan Nardello
James F. Nardozzi
Fred and Christine Nolan
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Oemcke
Rev. Laura Opsahl
Anna Panaccione
Margaret Paolucci
Lucille Parsons
Virginia Parziale
Stanely and Donna Pechalonis
Robin Pettinicchi
George and Patricia Pettinico
M. Luisa and John M. Pinho, Jr.
Tom Pinto, Jr.
William J. Pizzuto, Ph.D. and
Michele Pizzuto
Plantations Inc.
Raphael Podolsky
Margaret and Ray Poplis
Suzanne Porzio
Tina Posila
Roy Allison and Janice Pratt
Carol Prendergast
Drs. Steven and Priscilla Price
Mari Ann Pronovost
Kathleen Reading
Joan E. Regan
Sandra Ricciardi
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Richard
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Riggi
Mary and Tyrone Rimcoski
Edmund Rioux
Marjorie and David Ross
Donald Rozanski
Linda Rubino
Timothy Russell
Daniel J. Ryan
Ted and Nickie Rykowski
Frank Scalo
Lori Scappini
Cynthia Scoville
Holly Shaker
Marisa Shaker
Mr. and Mrs. C.K. Siemon
June Sigman
Kenneth Sills
Susan and Vincent Simons
Suzanne C. Smart
Stephen R. Sorrell
Alan Southard
Mr. and Mrs. John Spagnoletti
Richard Sperling
Ray and Audrey Sperring, Jr.
Don Stabile
Norman St. Arnauld
Richard and Maria Stolfi
Raymond Suarez
Richard and JoAnn Sullivan
Bill and Margaret Sweet
Elaine Tashman
Students from the Greater Waterbury Region representing sevens schools are
Tony and Frances Tavera
pictured at the culminating event of “I Give My Word” education program.
The Crimson Collection
Thomas Gianni and Sons Inc.
Maureen Torrance
Volunteer Memorial Fund
Dorene and Bob Rinaldi
Vincent Torretta
Donna Cameron
Karen Streeter
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Travers
Nancy DiLorenzo
Catherine Szanto
Janice Triano
Donna M. Duncan
Value Store It Wallingford, LLC
Thomas Emanuel
Mr. and Mrs. Fiore S. Varrone
Special thank you to our many
Dorothy Foell
Dr. and Mrs. Adriano Veiga
special event attendees and
Sabina M. Franco
David Vilardo
annual fund raffle purchasers.
Sandra Fraser
Deborah and Francis Vitarelli
Your contributions are
Erminia Gaeta
Sydney Renee Voghel Ochs
greatly appreciated.
Carol Gagnon
The Volunteer Guard - In Honor of Catherine Garten
Dawn, Debbie, Bruce and Carol Carol Ann Iannantuoni
Jim Weir
Mary Jones
Edward Yanavich
Sandra LaCapra
Elizabeth Zaccaria
Nick and Terry Jean Longo
Catherine M. Zupkus
Carol Marchand
Michael Zuraw
Photos courtesy of Louis Belloisy Photography
Joan Montesi
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Board, Staff & Volunteers
Board of Directors
Sandra Vigliotti Senich, Chairman
Ronald Pugliese, First Vice Chairman
Dr. Peter Jacoby,
Second Vice Chairman
Paul Pernerewski, Secretary
David Ferraro, Treasurer
Carolyn F. Cicchetti, At-Large
John Tobin, DMan, MPH, At-Large
Timothy Moynahan,
Immediate Past Chairman
Peter Baker
Nancy Becker
Ralph Corbo
Joyce DeCesare
Robert DeZinno
James H. Gatling, Ph.D.
David Geremia
Joseph Gugliotti
Fred Luedke
Leonard Mecca
Chuck Pagano
William Pizzuto
James Smith
Dr. Lisa Seabra-Veiga
Mark Yanarella
John Zinno
Chief Executive Officer
Frank Tavera
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Administrative Staff
Dawn Alger, Patron Service &
Educational Programs Manager
Audra Bouffard,
Communications Manager
Ana Dec, Programs &
Ticketing Officer
Dave Flowers, Technical Director
Natalie Lawlor, Development Officer
Sheree Marcucci, Marketing &
Public Relations Officer
Jennifer Mellitt, Finance Associate
Michael Migaldi, Bar Manager
Deirdre Patterson, Box Office and
Special Service Coordinator
Audra Petrucelli, Special Events
Coordinator
Donald Porter, Senior
Financial Advisor
Robin DeSantis Stanziale,
Finance Officer
Laurie Genovese Viltrakis, Executive
Assistant & Office Manager
Jennifer Zembruski,
Chief Operations Officer
Richard Monaco, Head
Property Man
Ken Owens, Head Flyman
Karin Lopez, Wardrobe Mistress
Members of the International
Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Employees Local #74
Chris Primini
Kyle Rogers
Steve Tedd
Box Office Staff
Ivette Arce
Deborah Forchielli
Denise Hinkelman
Margaret Holmes
Samantha Kellogg
Darlene Perrelli
Jennifer Rosa
Michael Sciarra
Kara Steinfeld
Andrew Rosa
Front of House Staff
House Managers
Bruce Hirsch*
Carol Merola
Bar Staff
Laurie Bosco
Joan Ferraro*
Rena Gugliotti
Robert Gugliotti
Tom Hayden
Technical Staff
Jim Hryniewicki
Anthony J. Miconi III,
Kate Layman
Head Carpenter
Lisa Lepri
Dave Barata, Head Sound Engineer Theresa Migaldi
Andrew Bynum, Head Electrician Krysta Oberg
Building & Maintenance Staff
Steve Ciriack
Willie Mackey
Captains
Louis Belloisy
Edward Caisse
Elizabeth Caisse
Donna Cameron
Ronald Conti
Paul Devino
Deb Forchielli
Joe Gambini
Deborah Golden
Margaret Holmes
Elaine Jacovich*
Mary Kelly*
Terry Longo
Meg Luddy*
Kathleen Mazzeo
Connie Nolan
Dorene Rinaldi
Jimmie Sanders
Martin Scully
Development Committee
Volunteers
Emma Barone
Cathy Bochicchio
Carolyn Cicchetti
Marylou Cunningham
Andrea Cusano
D. Scott Griffith
Michele Grull
Christine Jones
Elizabeth LaCava
Terry Longo
Dawn Maiorano
Nicki Maiorano
Ron Marciano
Barbara Morcey
Lynette Piombo
Sheila Powers
Meghan Sills
Sharon Zilahy
Volunteers
Debora Atkinson
Philomena Barbieri
Ralph Barbieri
Chris Barrett
Ellen Barrett
Janet Beale
Sandra Benson
Martha Berge
Rosemary Bergin
Susan Bieler
Joan Boccuzzi
Linda Boisseau
Norm Boisseau
Pat Bosco
Elaine Brodeur
Evelyn Brothers
Ellen Buckley
Karl Buckley
Allison Caine
Judith Campbell
Mary Carter
Marty Caruso
Geraldine Celone
NeNean Cofrancesco*
Janice Cohen
Karen Coleman
Jane Cooney*
Karen Costa
Carolann Cote
Tonya Curry
Patricia D’Amelia
Alicia Davis
Paul DeCrisanti
Diane DeHippolytis
Sharon DelBianco
Ruth DeLeo
Gen Delkescamp
Kathy Diatalevi
Dawn DiCrosta
Nancy DiLorenzo
Janice Dinatali
Peggy DiVito*
Gladys Douglas
Tracie Douglas
Donna Duncan
Alfred Durante
Tom Emanuel
Meredith Engratt*
Diane Famiglietti
Darlene Farley
Arlene Feero
Karri VanBlarcom Fernandez
Cynthia Flisher
Dorothy Foell
Sabina Franco
Sandra Fraser
Evelyn Frigon
Carol Fuhrman
Carol Gagnon
Rene Gagnon
Cathy Garten
Mary Ann Harback
Audrey Harrell
Rosa Haynes
Steven Hayse
Theresa Hayse
Denise Heinig
Paul Hinckley
Claire Hirst
Neil Holland*
Kate Houlihan
Joan Huggins
Diane Hughes
Mary Hurley
Carol Iannantuoni
Gale Iannicelli
Stephen Jacovich
Dolores Jacovino
Donna Jenings
Peg Jensen
Mary Jones
Ellen Kask
Pat Keckler
Valerie Kirley
Joan Klein
Mary Jane LaBoudy*
Sandra LaCapra
Adam Lagosz
Diana LaRosa
Stephanie Lemmo
Angela LeRoy*
Carol Libby*
Dennis Libby*
Dzintra Liepkalns
Doreen Lopez
Carol Marchand
Eileen Maroney
Denise Martinez
Janet Mastracchio
Bob Mastrantuone
Monique Mastrantuone
Cynthia Mather
Jack McCasland*
Penny McCasland
Brianna McDonald
Denise McDonald
Mary McRae
Josh Mears
Pollyann Merriman
Emory Meyerjack
Anthony Montesi
Joan Montesi
Jimmy Moore
Esther Mosley
Jane Mulreany
Maureen Murray
Karen Napoli
Dianne Nemergut
Betty Nipoti
Shirley Norman
Virginia Paolino
Lucille Parsons
Margie Paul
Donna Phelan
Maureen Piccochi
Linda Piche
David Pike
John Pribila
Rosemary Pribila
Joan Pronovost
Cathi Rappi
Rich Rappi
John Riley
Sandy Riley
Carolyn Riolo
Emily Riordan
Rich Robinson
Joanne Rodrigues
Kathleen Rodriguez
Nathan Rodriguez
Saverio Romanelli
David Rothwell
Pam Rothwell
Dolores Rudinski
Jacqueline Ruegg
Cindy Russo
Marion Samoska
Kimberly Sanders
MaryAnn Santos*
Janet Savage
Julie Schumacher
Katie Slawitschek
Rita Spinella
Clare Sportato
Joan Steel
Susan Steiner
Linda Storiale
Betty Stotz
Karen Streeter
Diane Strever
Toni Stroz
Joann Sullivan
Rich Sullivan
Nancy Swasey
Cathy Szanto
Joan Tenedine*
George Theroux
Joe Tomas
Don Tortora
Nancy Tortora
Cheryl Tretiak
Janice Triano
Sharon Valentino
Carleen VanBlarcom
Marian VanEgas
Rae VanEgas
Del Vierra
Paul Violante
Karen Waranowicz
Rosie Warner
Delma Way*
Elaine Woodruff
Edward Yanavich
* Street Team Volunteers
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Experience the Palace
100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 346-2010