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FLYNN CENTER
ANNUAL REPORT
“It’s great to see the excitement
and joy on the faces of
the students attending
our student matinees.”
“I love how the Festival
brings everyone out
of hibernation as
music energizes
the entire city.”
“Working with these exuberant
kiddos toward an unforgettable
experience and watching them
grow in skills and confidence
was incredibly rewarding.”
“What fun to share that
exciting evening of song
and dance in such a special
performance space!”
“We were so proud to welcome
Yo-Yo Ma for his concert
with the VSO. His presence
infused the theater with a calm,
compassionate joy.”
“I was blown away by
the energy and artistry
of Cirque Eloize’s iD.”
The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
2010-2011
A Message from
the Executive Director and CEO
John Killacky
Blessedly, I have spent my entire life around artists. I started my professional career as a dancer in New York in the ‘70s.
Postmodernism was ablaze: Meredith Monk performing in parking lots, Trisha Brown dancing on buildings, and Richard Foreman
reimagining Brecht and Weill in Central Park. Everything—race, culture, aesthetics, genre, gender—was being pulverized and
deconstructed artistically.
There was no money to be made in the arts, but cheap rents and unemployment made experimentation possible.
With nothing to lose, all aesthetic rules were rewritten in that Do-It-Yourself decade. Every day, I observed artists
starting with a blank page, an empty canvas, a barren rehearsal hall, struggling to go deeper to create something both
thrilling and bold. If something didn’t work, they thought of something else. If it worked, they tried to make it even better.
These skills have been essential to my work in the nonprofit arts, in which we move forward with whatever resources
are available, and build a future by crafting the present. My entire career has been built upon what Buddhists call
sho-shin or “beginner’s mind.” Zen master Shunryu Suzuki describes this state: “In the beginner’s mind there are many
possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.”
In my first year running the ‘house’ that Andrea Rogers and this community built, I worked with staff, board, and community
advisors to learn and then imagine a future for this incredible community asset. An innovation grant from EMCArts (funded by
the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation) allowed us to dream an expanded online future, shifting our social media strategies and
accelerating mobile integration. Participation by the Emergent Media Center at Champlain College was integral to this initiative.
IBM loaned us three consultants to undertake a strategic assessment to help better align our structure and activities with our
mission and strategies. This work will form the basis of the next iteration of long-range planning.
The Kresge Foundation generously awarded the Flynn a $500,000 grant toward the capital needs of our 81-year old facility—
helping us enclose the loading dock, and providing the nucleus for the upcoming replacement of our theater seating.
In my first year at the helm, I’ve learned a great deal and benefited from a community working together toward a greater common
good. I believe we are hired for what we know, but our job is to learn what we do not know—a task and responsibility I enjoy
immensely. I look forward to learning from you as I steward your organization in the years ahead.
Choreographer Margaret Jenkins said, “The only way to keep balanced is by moving forward.” Thank you for your ongoing
support of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.
A Message from
the Executive Director and CEO
John Killacky
Blessedly, I have spent my entire life around artists. I started my professional career as a dancer in New York in the ‘70s.
Postmodernism was ablaze: Meredith Monk performing in parking lots, Trisha Brown dancing on buildings, and Richard Foreman
reimagining Brecht and Weill in Central Park. Everything—race, culture, aesthetics, genre, gender—was being pulverized and
deconstructed artistically.
There was no money to be made in the arts, but cheap rents and unemployment made experimentation possible.
With nothing to lose, all aesthetic rules were rewritten in that Do-It-Yourself decade. Every day, I observed artists
starting with a blank page, an empty canvas, a barren rehearsal hall, struggling to go deeper to create something both
thrilling and bold. If something didn’t work, they thought of something else. If it worked, they tried to make it even better.
These skills have been essential to my work in the nonprofit arts, in which we move forward with whatever resources
are available, and build a future by crafting the present. My entire career has been built upon what Buddhists call
sho-shin or “beginner’s mind.” Zen master Shunryu Suzuki describes this state: “In the beginner’s mind there are many
possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.”
In my first year running the ‘house’ that Andrea Rogers and this community built, I worked with staff, board, and community
advisors to learn and then imagine a future for this incredible community asset. An innovation grant from EMCArts (funded by
the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation) allowed us to dream an expanded online future, shifting our social media strategies and
accelerating mobile integration. Participation by the Emergent Media Center at Champlain College was integral to this initiative.
IBM loaned us three consultants to undertake a strategic assessment to help better align our structure and activities with our
mission and strategies. This work will form the basis of the next iteration of long-range planning.
The Kresge Foundation generously awarded the Flynn a $500,000 grant toward the capital needs of our 81-year old facility—
helping us enclose the loading dock, and providing the nucleus for the upcoming replacement of our theater seating.
In my first year at the helm, I’ve learned a great deal and benefited from a community working together toward a greater common
good. I believe we are hired for what we know, but our job is to learn what we do not know—a task and responsibility I enjoy
immensely. I look forward to learning from you as I steward your organization in the years ahead.
Choreographer Margaret Jenkins said, “The only way to keep balanced is by moving forward.” Thank you for your ongoing
support of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.
1. Mingus Repertory Ensembles: This tribute to Charles Mingus was accompanied by Danny Buraczeski’s choreography. 2. Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano: Led by mariachi innovator
Natividad “Nati” Cano, the group gave a vibrant, joyous performance. 3. “Chance to Dance”: Sharry Underwood funded this unique opportunity for Vermont dancers and choreographers to show
their work. 4. Balé Folclórico da Bahia: Over 30 dancers, musicians, and singers from northern Brazil lit up the MainStage.
5. Lar Lubovitch Dance Company: The acclaimed choreographer presented his pioneering work, including the 1978 masterpiece, North Star. 6. Mavis Staples: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
singer set a rhythm and blues fire ablaze on the MainStage. 7. Radio MacBeth: SITI Company performed this spellbinding take on Shakespeare’s classic tale.
2010-11 MainStage season brought many memorable shows, including six performances in a special NEA American Masterpieces series.
“I’ve always enjoyed A Prairie Home
Companion—the insightful humor
on events of the day, turn of phrases,
and Midwestern plain-talking.
It was fun to chat with Garrison Keillor >
for a few minutes before the show,
which revealed he is just the same
off-stage.”
Grant Orenstein,
Technical Coordinator
& Lighting Director
Charles Lloyd Quartet: Distinguished
jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd gave
a career-spanning performance.
Sweet Honey in the Rock: This was a beautiful performance by the Grammy-winning a cappella ensemble.
103 performances presented to 44,934 audiences
“The double bill of Lucinda Childs Dance
and Philip Glass’ solo performance was quite
a Flynn accomplishment in terms of tech and
resources, but also as an important scan of
so-called ‘minimalism.’ Childs’ Dance, with its
mix of film, music, and movement in astonishing
(and to some, endless) repetition was intoxicating
and looked beautiful in our house.”
>
Arnie Malina,
Artistic Director
the energy and artistry of
Cirque Eloize’s iD. Classic
circus arts meets hip-hop
in this exhilarating and
unique performance.
The ooh-ing and aah-ing
lasted all night, and the
trampoline finale—wow!”
Odele Peter,
Development Database
Coordinator
The 39 Steps : A riotous, Tony-winning interpretation of Hitchock’s great work.
Khmer Arts Ensemble: “The Lives of Giants”–Pat Metheny: “Orchestrion”–Weston’s “Death of a Salesmen”–Mingus Repertory Ensembles–“Harold and the Purple Crayon”– Monty Python’s “Spamalot”–Reduced Shakespeare Company: “The Complete World of Sports (Abridged)–Chuco Valdés and the Afro-Cuban Messengers–Mummenschanz–
Lar Lubovitch Dance Company–Dailey & Vincent–Rubberbandance Group– eighth blackbird with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra–Leahy Family Christmas–“A Christmas Carol” Balé Folclórico da Bahia–Charles Lloyd Quartet–Armitage Gone! Dance: “Three Theories”–Sweet Honey in the Rock–“Waiting for Godot”–José Limón Dance Company
–Cirque Éloize: “iD”–Ballet Grand Prix–Cirque Mechanics: “Boom Town”–Altan–“Giggle, Giggle, Quack”– Mavis Staples and Neko Case–SITI Company’s “Radio Macbeth” –“The Wizard of Oz”–Philip Glass–Lucinda Childs’ “Dance”–Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano: “Viva Mexico!”–“Spring Awakening”–Angélique Kidjo–“Beakman on
the Brain!”–“The 39 Steps”–Garrison Keillor–Vaudeville Cabaret–Capitol Steps–“Late Nite Catechism 3”–VtAJE High School Jazz Day– Pink Martini–“Legally Blonde”: The Musical–“CATS”–“Chance to Dance”–Great Big Sea–“Lord of the Dance”
1. Mingus Repertory Ensembles: This tribute to Charles Mingus was accompanied by Danny Buraczeski’s choreography. 2. Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano: Led by mariachi innovator
Natividad “Nati” Cano, the group gave a vibrant, joyous performance. 3. “Chance to Dance”: Sharry Underwood funded this unique opportunity for Vermont dancers and choreographers to show
their work. 4. Balé Folclórico da Bahia: Over 30 dancers, musicians, and singers from northern Brazil lit up the MainStage.
5. Lar Lubovitch Dance Company: The acclaimed choreographer presented his pioneering work, including the 1978 masterpiece, North Star. 6. Mavis Staples: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
singer set a rhythm and blues fire ablaze on the MainStage. 7. Radio MacBeth: SITI Company performed this spellbinding take on Shakespeare’s classic tale.
2010-11 MainStage season brought many memorable shows, including six performances in a special NEA American Masterpieces series.
“I’ve always enjoyed A Prairie Home
Companion—the insightful humor
on events of the day, turn of phrases,
and Midwestern plain-talking.
It was fun to chat with Garrison Keillor >
for a few minutes before the show,
which revealed he is just the same
off-stage.”
Grant Orenstein,
Technical Coordinator
& Lighting Director
Charles Lloyd Quartet: Distinguished
jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd gave
a career-spanning performance.
Sweet Honey in the Rock: This was a beautiful performance by the Grammy-winning a cappella ensemble.
103 performances presented to 44,934 audiences
“The double bill of Lucinda Childs Dance
and Philip Glass’ solo performance was quite
a Flynn accomplishment in terms of tech and
resources, but also as an important scan of
so-called ‘minimalism.’ Childs’ Dance, with its
mix of film, music, and movement in astonishing
(and to some, endless) repetition was intoxicating
and looked beautiful in our house.”
>
Arnie Malina,
Artistic Director
the energy and artistry of
Cirque Eloize’s iD. Classic
circus arts meets hip-hop
in this exhilarating and
unique performance.
The ooh-ing and aah-ing
lasted all night, and the
trampoline finale—wow!”
Odele Peter,
Development Database
Coordinator
The 39 Steps : A riotous, Tony-winning interpretation of Hitchock’s great work.
Khmer Arts Ensemble: “The Lives of Giants”–Pat Metheny: “Orchestrion”–Weston’s “Death of a Salesmen”–Mingus Repertory Ensembles–“Harold and the Purple Crayon”– Monty Python’s “Spamalot”–Reduced Shakespeare Company: “The Complete World of Sports (Abridged)–Chuco Valdés and the Afro-Cuban Messengers–Mummenschanz–
Lar Lubovitch Dance Company–Dailey & Vincent–Rubberbandance Group– eighth blackbird with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra–Leahy Family Christmas–“A Christmas Carol” Balé Folclórico da Bahia–Charles Lloyd Quartet–Armitage Gone! Dance: “Three Theories”–Sweet Honey in the Rock–“Waiting for Godot”–José Limón Dance Company
–Cirque Éloize: “iD”–Ballet Grand Prix–Cirque Mechanics: “Boom Town”–Altan–“Giggle, Giggle, Quack”– Mavis Staples and Neko Case–SITI Company’s “Radio Macbeth” –“The Wizard of Oz”–Philip Glass–Lucinda Childs’ “Dance”–Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano: “Viva Mexico!”–“Spring Awakening”–Angélique Kidjo–“Beakman on
the Brain!”–“The 39 Steps”–Garrison Keillor–Vaudeville Cabaret–Capitol Steps–“Late Nite Catechism 3”–VtAJE High School Jazz Day– Pink Martini–“Legally Blonde”: The Musical–“CATS”–“Chance to Dance”–Great Big Sea–“Lord of the Dance”
“LA Party”–Rudresh Mahanthappa & the Indo-Pak Coalition–Meredith Monk–Jane Comfort and Company: “Faith Healing”–Robin Eubanks and EB3–Brian Johnson–
“Stand Up, Sit Down & Laugh”–Josie Leavitt–Bryan McNamara–Carmen Souza–Jazzismo–The Inbetweens–Wallace Roney Sextet–13, “the Musical”–Flynn Show Choir
–Big APE: “Everyone Can Dance”–LGBT “Stonewall Celebration”–Ping Chong & Company–Luisa Maita–“Caterpillar Soup”–“In Search of Air”–Meredith Monk
“Wherever you go during the
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival,
music pervades every nook and
cranny of the city. The whole town
swings into action. For me, it’s a
labor of love to be a part of bringing
the world’s best jazz musicians and
educators to Burlington every year.”
Jeff Phillips, Burlington Discover
Jazz Festival Advisory Board Chair
1. Ping Chong & Company: Ping Chong and Sara Michelle Zats, producers of Inside/Out. 2. Inside/Out cast members: Commissioned by VSA Arts, the cast explored the experiences of the
disability community. 3. eighth blackbird: The Grammy-winning classical music ensemble showed off their kaleidoscopic diversity.
FlynnSpace was full of intimate, thought-provoking,
experimental performances.
“LA Party was touted as a ‘surreal freakout of a show,’ >
and it didn’t disappoint. This one-man narration of
a wild night out in Los Angeles was accompanied
by shape-shifting video projections that kept you
consistently off-balance. It was a hilarious, bizarre,
and thoroughly entertaining experience.”
Kevin Titterton,
Marketing Communications Manager
High and Mighty Brass Band stuns the crowd at Long Trail Live during the opening night of the Festival.
“From dancing crowds at the Waterfront Park
Tent, to excited students performing on Church
Street Marketplace, to buzzing audiences pouring
out of the Flynn after an unforgettable night,
I love how the Festival brings everyone out of
hibernation as music energizes the entire city.”
Geeda Searfoorce, Burlington Discover Jazz
Festival Associate Director
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, produced in association with
Burlington City Arts, put on another unforgettable 10-day festival.
109 presented performances, 93 free events, 50,000 attendees
1. Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band croon to a rapt audience on Church Street Marketplace. 2. A thrilling double bill at the Flynn MainStage featured the Grammy-winning Roy Hargrove.
3. The Waterfront Park World Tent pulsed with the modern roots music of Bushman during a day-long festival-within-the-Festival.
Caterpillar Soup: Lyena Strelkoff performed
this poignant one-woman play about her two-year
odyssey in search of wholeness after being
paralyzed.
Rudresh Mahanthappa & the Indo-Pak
Coalition: This dynamic trio combined speedy
be-bop jazz with Eastern influences.
“FlynnSpace provided the perfect venue
for our own talented Vermont teens to debut
as the Flynn Show Choir. What fun to share
that exciting evening of song and dance in
such a special performance space!”
Brianne E. Chase,
Flynn Center Board Member
Jane Comfort and Company: Faith Healing : A provocative piece of
gender-bending theater based on Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.
Herbie Hancock–Béla Fleck and the Original Flecktones–Roy Hargrove Quintet–Roberta Gambarini Quartet–Bitches Brew Revisited–The Abyssinians–Myra Melford
Be Bread Sextet–Midnite–JD Allen Trio–viperHouse–Sheila Jordan–Jay Clayton–The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Quintet–Catherine Russell–Bushman–Toubab Krewe–
Bonerama–Matt Schofield–Les Doigts de L'Homme–Snarky Puppy–Bearquarium–The Onion River Jazz Band–Red Baraat–Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad–High and
Mighty Brass Band–James Harvey’s Jazzilla–Brian McCarthy Quartet–Groundfood–Joshua Panda Band–Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band–Vermont Joy
Parade–Barik–Bohemian Blues Quartet–Bruce Sklar Trio–BTV/Nola Experiment–Dwight and Nicole–Events Are Objects–George Petit and the Desired Effect–Not So
Super Hero NOLA All-Stars–Queen City Bossa–Red Hot Juba–Rick Davies and Salsa Norte featuring Papo Ross–Rob Duguay Trio–Spank–Squid City–Tiffany Pfeiffer
and the Border Band–Unfulfilled Desires–Vermont Jazz Ensemble–Wontanara
“LA Party”–Rudresh Mahanthappa & the Indo-Pak Coalition–Meredith Monk–Jane Comfort and Company: “Faith Healing”–Robin Eubanks and EB3–Brian Johnson–
“Stand Up, Sit Down & Laugh”–Josie Leavitt–Bryan McNamara–Carmen Souza–Jazzismo–The Inbetweens–Wallace Roney Sextet–13, “the Musical”–Flynn Show Choir
–Big APE: “Everyone Can Dance”–LGBT “Stonewall Celebration”–Ping Chong & Company–Luisa Maita–“Caterpillar Soup”–“In Search of Air”–Meredith Monk
“Wherever you go during the
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival,
music pervades every nook and
cranny of the city. The whole town
swings into action. For me, it’s a
labor of love to be a part of bringing
the world’s best jazz musicians and
educators to Burlington every year.”
Jeff Phillips, Burlington Discover
Jazz Festival Advisory Board Chair
1. Ping Chong & Company: Ping Chong and Sara Michelle Zats, producers of Inside/Out. 2. Inside/Out cast members: Commissioned by VSA Arts, the cast explored the experiences of the
disability community. 3. eighth blackbird: The Grammy-winning classical music ensemble showed off their kaleidoscopic diversity.
FlynnSpace was full of intimate, thought-provoking,
experimental performances.
“LA Party was touted as a ‘surreal freakout of a show,’ >
and it didn’t disappoint. This one-man narration of
a wild night out in Los Angeles was accompanied
by shape-shifting video projections that kept you
consistently off-balance. It was a hilarious, bizarre,
and thoroughly entertaining experience.”
Kevin Titterton,
Marketing Communications Manager
High and Mighty Brass Band stuns the crowd at Long Trail Live during the opening night of the Festival.
“From dancing crowds at the Waterfront Park
Tent, to excited students performing on Church
Street Marketplace, to buzzing audiences pouring
out of the Flynn after an unforgettable night,
I love how the Festival brings everyone out of
hibernation as music energizes the entire city.”
Geeda Searfoorce, Burlington Discover Jazz
Festival Associate Director
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, produced in association with
Burlington City Arts, put on another unforgettable 10-day festival.
109 presented performances, 93 free events, 50,000 attendees
1. Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band croon to a rapt audience on Church Street Marketplace. 2. A thrilling double bill at the Flynn MainStage featured the Grammy-winning Roy Hargrove.
3. The Waterfront Park World Tent pulsed with the modern roots music of Bushman during a day-long festival-within-the-Festival.
Caterpillar Soup: Lyena Strelkoff performed
this poignant one-woman play about her two-year
odyssey in search of wholeness after being
paralyzed.
Rudresh Mahanthappa & the Indo-Pak
Coalition: This dynamic trio combined speedy
be-bop jazz with Eastern influences.
“FlynnSpace provided the perfect venue
for our own talented Vermont teens to debut
as the Flynn Show Choir. What fun to share
that exciting evening of song and dance in
such a special performance space!”
Brianne E. Chase,
Jane Comfort and Company: Faith Healing : A provocative piece of
gender-bending theater based on Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.
Herbie Hancock–Béla Fleck and the Original Flecktones–Roy Hargrove Quintet–Roberta Gambarini Quartet–Bitches Brew Revisited–The Abyssinians–Myra Melford
Be Bread Sextet–Midnite–JD Allen Trio–viperHouse–Sheila Jordan–Jay Clayton–The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Quintet–Catherine Russell–Bushman–Toubab Krewe–
Bonerama–Matt Schofield–Les Doigts de L'Homme–Snarky Puppy–Bearquarium–The Onion River Jazz Band–Red Baraat–Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad–High and
Mighty Brass Band–James Harvey’s Jazzilla–Brian McCarthy Quartet–Groundfood–Joshua Panda Band–Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band–Vermont Joy
Parade–Barik–Bohemian Blues Quartet–Bruce Sklar Trio–BTV/Nola Experiment–Dwight and Nicole–Events Are Objects–George Petit and the Desired Effect–Not So
Super Hero NOLA All-Stars–Queen City Bossa–Red Hot Juba–Rick Davies and Salsa Norte featuring Papo Ross–Rob Duguay Trio–Spank–Squid City–Tiffany Pfeiffer
and the Border Band–Unfulfilled Desires–Vermont Jazz Ensemble–Wontanara
One highlight of the PACT program: Khmer Arts Ensemble’s profoundly moving The Lives of the Giants, from Cambodia.
The PACT program increased community involvement
in the performing arts, enabling regional presentations
and artist workshops.
“The PACT (Providing Accessible Community Tickets) program allows members
of our diverse community to attend world-class live performances here at the
Flynn Center. The program serves all ages, including young children who
are visiting the Flynn for the first time. Over the past 15 years, PACT has
become a staple to over 50 social service agencies, educational institutions
and community organizations in Chittenden County. I’m thrilled to be working
on a program that means so much to our community.”
1 & 2. Longtime Flynn associates Lyric Theatre performed Chicago. 3. Albany Berkshire Ballet brought holiday favorite, The Nutcracker.
The Flynn is a showcase for regional artists
Vermont Stage Company Underneath the Lintel
was a quirky and charming mystery tale.
Madeline Bell, Programming Manager
“We were so proud to welcome Yo-Yo Ma for his concert
with the VSO. His presence infused the theater with a calm,
compassionate joy throughout the day. During the performance,
there was a particular moment when the delicacy and beauty
of a certain note he played caused the audience as a whole to
gasp, and then chuckle, bringing us all together in the warmth
and humor of the music.”
>
Allenbrook Home for Youth, Jarrett House– Association of Africans Living in Vermont–Americorps–VISTA Program–Boys & Girls Club–Burlington College–Burlington College–Burlington Emergency Shelter–
Burlington Housing Authority–ED–Cathedral Square Senior Housing–Champlain College Single Parents–Champlain Community Services–Champlain Senior Center–Champlain Valley Agency on Aging–Champlain
Valley–Head Start–Chittenden Community Action–Committee On Temporary Shelter (COTS)–Community College of Vermont–Fanny Allen Rehabilitation Therapy–Fern Hill Housing–Girls/Boyz First Mentoring–
Grandway Commons–HomeShare Vermont–Howard Center: Children, Youth and Families–Howard Center: Developmental Services–Integrated Arts Academy at Wheeler Elementary School–Jeri Hill Community Housing
Lund Family Center–Mobius, The Mentoring Movement–NAMI VT-Neighborkeepers–New North End Youth Center–Northgate Residents Association–Northwestern Counseling and Support Services–Outright Vermont
–ReSOURCE–Richmond Terrace Senior Hosuing–Ronald McDonald House Charities–Spectrum Youth and Family Services–Underground Teen Center–United College Club–UVM ALANA Student Center–Vermont Adult
Learning–Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition–Vermont Cancer Survivor Network– Vermont CARES–Vermont Center for Independent Living–Vermont Council of the Blind–Vermont Kin as Parents–Vermont Works
for Women–VSA Vermont–Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Burlington City Arts–Vermont Youth Orchestra–Higher Ground–Vermont Stage Company-Kirschner Concerts–Teton Gravity Research–Lyric Theatre–Live Nation–
Warren Miller–Rice Memorial High School–Albany Berkshire Ballet–Vermont Symphony Orchestra–First Night Burlington–Outback Concerts–Gospelfest–
National Artists Corp–UVM Lane Series–UVM Athletics –Vermont Ballet Theater–Sesame Street Live–Mark Sustic / Events for Tom–Josie Leavitt–Saint Michael’s
College Theatre Department–Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble–King Street Youth Center–Don Sheldon–Edmunds Middle School PTO–Champlain College
Theater–Myra Flynn–Trio Gusto–Jane Boxall–Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival–Henry Sheldon Museum–VT Refugee Resettlement–Magic House–
Theater Council-Square Peg Concert
52 PACT agencies, 3,317 discount vouchers distributed
Dailey & Vincent provided tight bluegrass playing and high lonesome harmonies.
Leeeza Robbins, Assistant Box Office Manager
“The VSO Masterworks finale at the Flynn featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma >
was a highpoint for me, our audience, and the community. Nothing
can replicate the thrill and unique experience of a live performance.
Sure, you can listen to a ‘perfect’ CD recording on your home stereo,
but that will not include Yo-Yo dressed as an FTD delivery boy
presenting flowers to our retiring VSO cellist, or the thunderous
applause every time he did anything.”
Alan Jordan, Executive Director,
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
163 performances, 69,822 attendees
4.The drama of Vermont Stage Company’s The Glass Menagerie. 5. Kids and parents loved Sesame Street Live. 6 & 7. Vermont Youth Orchestra gave several memorable performances.
Beakman on the Brain :
Based on Paul Zaloom’s
Emmy-winning show,
Beakman’s World, this
performance used humor
to teach neuroscience.
Mummenschanz: This Swiss theater group transported
audience members to a world of mime and make-believe.
One highlight of the PACT program: Khmer Arts Ensemble’s profoundly moving The Lives of the Giants, from Cambodia.
The PACT program increased community involvement
in the performing arts, enabling regional presentations
and artist workshops.
“The PACT (Providing Accessible Community Tickets) program allows members
of our diverse community to attend world-class live performances here at the
Flynn Center. The program serves all ages, including young children who
are visiting the Flynn for the first time. Over the past 15 years, PACT has
become a staple to over 50 social service agencies, educational institutions
and community organizations in Chittenden County. I’m thrilled to be working
on a program that means so much to our community.”
1 & 2. Longtime Flynn associates Lyric Theatre performed Chicago. 3. Albany Berkshire Ballet brought holiday favorite, The Nutcracker.
The Flynn is a showcase for regional artists
Vermont Stage Company Underneath the Lintel
was a quirky and charming mystery tale.
Madeline Bell, Programming Manager
“We were so proud to welcome Yo-Yo Ma for his concert
with the VSO. His presence infused the theater with a calm,
compassionate joy throughout the day. During the performance,
there was a particular moment when the delicacy and beauty
of a certain note he played caused the audience as a whole to
gasp, and then chuckle, bringing us all together in the warmth
and humor of the music.”
>
Allenbrook Home for Youth, Jarrett House– Association of Africans Living in Vermont–Americorps–VISTA Program–Boys & Girls Club–Burlington College–Burlington College–Burlington Emergency Shelter–
Burlington Housing Authority–ED–Cathedral Square Senior Housing–Champlain College Single Parents–Champlain Community Services–Champlain Senior Center–Champlain Valley Agency on Aging–Champlain
Valley–Head Start–Chittenden Community Action–Committee On Temporary Shelter (COTS)–Community College of Vermont–Fanny Allen Rehabilitation Therapy–Fern Hill Housing–Girls/Boyz First Mentoring–
Grandway Commons–HomeShare Vermont–Howard Center: Children, Youth and Families–Howard Center: Developmental Services–Integrated Arts Academy at Wheeler Elementary School–Jeri Hill Community Housing
Lund Family Center–Mobius, The Mentoring Movement–NAMI VT-Neighborkeepers–New North End Youth Center–Northgate Residents Association–Northwestern Counseling and Support Services–Outright Vermont
–ReSOURCE–Richmond Terrace Senior Hosuing–Ronald McDonald House Charities–Spectrum Youth and Family Services–Underground Teen Center–United College Club–UVM ALANA Student Center–Vermont Adult
Learning–Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition–Vermont Cancer Survivor Network– Vermont CARES–Vermont Center for Independent Living–Vermont Council of the Blind–Vermont Kin as Parents–Vermont Works
for Women–VSA Vermont–Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Burlington City Arts–Vermont Youth Orchestra–Higher Ground–Vermont Stage Company-Kirschner Concerts–Teton Gravity Research–Lyric Theatre–Live Nation–
Warren Miller–Rice Memorial High School–Albany Berkshire Ballet–Vermont Symphony Orchestra–First Night Burlington–Outback Concerts–Gospelfest–
National Artists Corp–UVM Lane Series–UVM Athletics –Vermont Ballet Theater–Sesame Street Live–Mark Sustic / Events for Tom–Josie Leavitt–Saint Michael’s
College Theatre Department–Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble–King Street Youth Center–Don Sheldon–Edmunds Middle School PTO–Champlain College
Theater–Myra Flynn–Trio Gusto–Jane Boxall–Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival–Henry Sheldon Museum–VT Refugee Resettlement–Magic House–
Theater Council-Square Peg Concert
52 PACT agencies, 3,317 discount vouchers distributed
Dailey & Vincent provided tight bluegrass playing and high lonesome harmonies.
Leeeza Robbins, Assistant Box Office Manager
“The VSO Masterworks finale at the Flynn featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma >
was a highpoint for me, our audience, and the community. Nothing
can replicate the thrill and unique experience of a live performance.
Sure, you can listen to a ‘perfect’ CD recording on your home stereo,
but that will not include Yo-Yo dressed as an FTD delivery boy
presenting flowers to our retiring VSO cellist, or the thunderous
applause every time he did anything.”
Alan Jordan, Executive Director,
163 performances, 69,822 attendees
4.The drama of Vermont Stage Company’s The Glass Menagerie. 5. Kids and parents loved Sesame Street Live. 6 & 7. Vermont Youth Orchestra gave several memorable performances.
Beakman on the Brain :
Based on Paul Zaloom’s
Emmy-winning show,
Beakman’s World, this
performance used humor
to teach neuroscience.
Mummenschanz: This Swiss theater group transported
audience members to a world of mime and make-believe.
1 & 5. Adult voice students sing passionately in their recital.
2. Students exploring creative dance.
3. Dancers in the 80s Jazz class perform on the MainStage.
4. A young jazz musician improvises a solo. 6. Campers practice a dance from Romania in Bon Voyage! 7. A fledging standup comic tries out his set in front of an audience for the first time.
Classes and community workshops show that the performing arts can be an active part of everyone’s life.
“On the first night of the Adult Bashful Beginner class in
2009, I never would have guessed that by 2011 the group
would be an unabashed, thriving community of artists and
friends. In rare form, these adults have embraced risk taking,
art making, and each other. To say the least, it's been a very
special happening to behold.”
>
Robin Fawcett,
Flynn Teaching Artist
Dancers reach for the sky in a jazz dance.
Students from King Street Youth Center receive scholarships to study acting and dance.
Christina Weakland,
Director of Education
Adult acting students in an intense scene.
A graceful adult ballet student at work.
“A real highlight this year was
the opportunity to give 12 of our
youngest performing arts students
the chance of a lifetime—roles
as munchkins in the Broadway
National Tour of The Wizard of
Oz! Working with these exuberant
was incredibly rewarding
(not to mention adorable).”
Youngsters in the Musical Theater Dance class perform onstage.
A teen and adult voice class blends intergenerational voices in song.
132 classes, workshops, camps, & performance programs. 1,753 students, $14,239 in scholarships awarded.
Music Makers–Hip-Hop–Tap–Zumba–Bollywood Jazz Dance–Broadway Jazz Ballet–Ladies of Hip-Hop–Ballet–Improvisation Lab–Magic Toy Box–Fairy Tale Ballet Camp –Spy School Camp–Vaudeville Cabaret Camp–Juggling 101–Willy Wonka’s Wacky Wonders–Hip-Hop & Jazz Dance Camp–Broadway From Start to Finish–Horses, Snails,
& Fairy Tales–Zany Backstage Dramas–Costumes & Customs Camp–“13” The Musical Camp–History Comes Alive!–Alexander Technique–Magic Tree House Adventures –Radio Plays–Wizards, Wands, Magical Lands–Feldenkrais Method–Jazz Improv for Beginners–Jazz Hand Percussion Track–Jazz Combo Track–Lights, Camera, Action!–
Seuss on the Loose!–Audition Workshop–Modern Technique & Composition–Treasure Trek: Pirates/Palaces–Kids’ Creative Drama–Acting, Improv, & Broadway–Modern Dance: Open Level–Find Your Voice!–Adult Jazz/Blues Combo–Fantasy Ballet–Foundations of Ballet–Creative Dance–Show Choir–Laugh Attack: Standup Comedy–
Grotowski Acting Workshop–José Limón Dance Masterclass–Circus Arts Workshop–Scene Study Workshop: Giggle Giggle Quack!–Viewpoints Acting Masterclass–Text & Movement Workshop–Munchkins–Theatrical Scenic Technique
1 & 5. Adult voice students sing passionately in their recital.
2. Students exploring creative dance.
3. Dancers in the 80s Jazz class perform on the MainStage.
4. A young jazz musician improvises a solo. 6. Campers practice a dance from Romania in Bon Voyage! 7. A fledging standup comic tries out his set in front of an audience for the first time.
Classes and community workshops show that the performing arts can be an active part of everyone’s life.
“On the first night of the Adult Bashful Beginner class in
2009, I never would have guessed that by 2011 the group
would be an unabashed, thriving community of artists and
friends. In rare form, these adults have embraced risk taking,
art making, and each other. To say the least, it's been a very
special happening to behold.”
>
Robin Fawcett,
Flynn Teaching Artist
Dancers reach for the sky in a jazz dance.
Students from King Street Youth Center receive scholarships to study acting and dance.
Christina Weakland,
Director of Education
Adult acting students in an intense scene.
A graceful adult ballet student at work.
“A real highlight this year was
the opportunity to give 12 of our
youngest performing arts students
the chance of a lifetime—roles
as munchkins in the Broadway
National Tour of The Wizard of
Oz! Working with these exuberant
was incredibly rewarding
(not to mention adorable).”
Youngsters in the Musical Theater Dance class perform onstage.
A teen and adult voice class blends intergenerational voices in song.
132 classes, workshops, camps, & performance programs. 1,753 students, $14,239 in scholarships awarded.
Music Makers–Hip-Hop–Tap–Zumba–Bollywood Jazz Dance–Broadway Jazz Ballet–Ladies of Hip-Hop–Ballet–Improvisation Lab–Magic Toy Box–Fairy Tale Ballet Camp –Spy School Camp–Vaudeville Cabaret Camp–Juggling 101–Willy Wonka’s Wacky Wonders–Hip-Hop & Jazz Dance Camp–Broadway From Start to Finish–Horses, Snails,
& Fairy Tales–Zany Backstage Dramas–Costumes & Customs Camp–“13” The Musical Camp–History Comes Alive!–Alexander Technique–Magic Tree House Adventures –Radio Plays–Wizards, Wands, Magical Lands–Feldenkrais Method–Jazz Improv for Beginners–Jazz Hand Percussion Track–Jazz Combo Track–Lights, Camera, Action!–
Seuss on the Loose!–Audition Workshop–Modern Technique & Composition–Treasure Trek: Pirates/Palaces–Kids’ Creative Drama–Acting, Improv, & Broadway–Modern Dance: Open Level–Find Your Voice!–Adult Jazz/Blues Combo–Fantasy Ballet–Foundations of Ballet–Creative Dance–Show Choir–Laugh Attack: Standup Comedy–
Grotowski Acting Workshop–José Limón Dance Masterclass–Circus Arts Workshop–Scene Study Workshop: Giggle Giggle Quack!–Viewpoints Acting Masterclass–Text & Movement Workshop–Munchkins–Theatrical Scenic Technique
4. Harold & the Purple Crayon masked performers onstage. 5. Mary Neudecker and students at the Integrated Arts Academy practice a Words Come Alive! activity.
6. Kaha:Wi Dance Theater’s stunning interpretation of an Iroquois legend.
When the performing arts are a part of children’s classroom studies, they retain what they’ve learned.
1,098 hours of classroom workshops, 198 hours of teacher workshops.
“There is nothing like sitting in the audience before a Flynn Student
Matinee. The excitement of the children waiting for the performance
to start is thrilling! Our community is deeply enriched by our ability
to expose so many schoolchildren to the performing arts.”
>
Jennifer Heroux, Flynn Center Board Member
“Our Words Come Alive! teaching artists
have been working with the entire faculty of
South Hero’s Folsom Education Center for three
years. This year, the faculty led each grade in
creating an original dance to illustrate a curricular
topic. At the evening dance presentation, one
teacher said, ‘Every Folsom family is here. I can’t
remember another event that drew everybody in.’
The community pride was palpable.”
Joan Robinson, Associate Director
for School Programs
Grand Isle students bring a story to life in a Words Come Alive! workshop.
Students rocked out to government and civics at
the student matinee of We the People.
School buses line Main Street on a matinee morning.
“For me, the Student Matinees represent some
of the best experiential education we can give
our young people. When students work their
way through a study guide with their classroom
teacher, the performance moves beyond a field
trip for entertainment and becomes a living
lesson plan for appreciating and gaining
a greater understanding of the arts.”
A Vermont Young Playwright participant hears his play being read
during a workshop led by Geeda Searfoorce.
“We have been impressed by the innovative
programming offered by the Flynn, the related
teacher and student outcomes, and as important,
by the willingness of the education staff to
respond to teacher needs and concerns.”
Andrew Powers,
evaluator, PEER Associates
John Bossange, former Shelburne
Community School Principal & Flynn
Education Advisory Committee Member
Inspired by Flynn’s Lois Trombley, students explore ways to express ideas as they prepare to see Cirque Mechanics.
Students eagerly await the start of a show!
39,414 student matinee attendees from 161 schools and 221 homeschools, 6,460 subsidized
“One Green Earth”–“Alice in Wonderland”–“I Never Saw Another Butterfly”–“Radio Macbeth”–“The Scarlet Letter”–“Beakman on the Brain”–Cirque Mechanics–Mingus Dynasty & Jazz Dance–“Giggle, Giggle, Quack!”–
“Harold and the Purple Crayon”–“Knuffle Bunny”–“Laura Ingalls Wilder”–“Seussical, the Musica”l–“Virtually Me”–“We the People!”–“A Story Before Time”–“The Moor's Pavane”–“Three Theories”–Balé Folclórico da
Bahia–“The Lives of Giants”–“In Search of Air”–“The Glass Menagerie”–“Oliver Twist”
1. Teaching artist Tracy Martin helps teachers create a dance illustrating the plant cycle. 2. The inventive Alice in Wonderland student matinee. 3. Edmunds Elementary students imagine being Flynn
performers on a tour of the dressing rooms.
4. Harold & the Purple Crayon masked performers onstage. 5. Mary Neudecker and students at the Integrated Arts Academy practice a Words Come Alive! activity.
6. Kaha:Wi Dance Theater’s stunning interpretation of an Iroquois legend.
When the performing arts are a part of children’s classroom studies, they retain what they’ve learned.
1,098 hours of classroom workshops, 198 hours of teacher workshops.
“There is nothing like sitting in the audience before a Flynn Student
Matinee. The excitement of the children waiting for the performance
to start is thrilling! Our community is deeply enriched by our ability
to expose so many schoolchildren to the performing arts.”
>
Jennifer Heroux, Flynn Center Board Member
“Our Words Come Alive! teaching artists
have been working with the entire faculty of
South Hero’s Folsom Education Center for three
years. This year, the faculty led each grade in
creating an original dance to illustrate a curricular
topic. At the evening dance presentation, one
teacher said, ‘Every Folsom family is here. I can’t
remember another event that drew everybody in.’
The community pride was palpable.”
Joan Robinson, Associate Director
for School Programs
Grand Isle students bring a story to life in a Words Come Alive! workshop.
Students rocked out to government and civics at
the student matinee of We the People.
School buses line Main Street on a matinee morning.
“For me, the Student Matinees represent some
of the best experiential education we can give
our young people. When students work their
way through a study guide with their classroom
teacher, the performance moves beyond a field
trip for entertainment and becomes a living
lesson plan for appreciating and gaining
a greater understanding of the arts.”
A Vermont Young Playwright participant hears his play being read
during a workshop led by Geeda Searfoorce.
“We have been impressed by the innovative
programming offered by the Flynn, the related
teacher and student outcomes, and as important,
by the willingness of the education staff to
respond to teacher needs and concerns.”
Andrew Powers,
evaluator, PEER Associates
John Bossange, former Shelburne
Community School Principal & Flynn
Education Advisory Committee Member
Inspired by Flynn’s Lois Trombley, students explore ways to express ideas as they prepare to see Cirque Mechanics.
Students eagerly await the start of a show!
39,414 student matinee attendees from 161 schools and 221 homeschools, 6,460 subsidized
“One Green Earth”–“Alice in Wonderland”–“I Never Saw Another Butterfly”–“Radio Macbeth”–“The Scarlet Letter”–“Beakman on the Brain”–Cirque Mechanics–Mingus Dynasty & Jazz Dance–“Giggle, Giggle, Quack!”–
“Harold and the Purple Crayon”–“Knuffle Bunny”–“Laura Ingalls Wilder”–“Seussical, the Musica”l–“Virtually Me”–“We the People!”–“A Story Before Time”–“The Moor's Pavane”–“Three Theories”–Balé Folclórico da
Bahia–“The Lives of Giants”–“In Search of Air”–“The Glass Menagerie”–“Oliver Twist”
1. Teaching artist Tracy Martin helps teachers create a dance illustrating the plant cycle. 2. The inventive Alice in Wonderland student matinee. 3. Edmunds Elementary students imagine being Flynn
performers on a tour of the dressing rooms.
Celebrations: The show choir premiers at annual Legacy gathering,
>
The Flynn participated in the EMCArts Innovation Lab intensive training and immersion program that supports innovation at nonprofit theater, dance, jazz and presenting
organizations, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Staff, board members, and community collaborators including Champlain College, met to conceptualize
how the Flynn could enhance our work within the community to become more interactive, and then a subset retreated to Virginia to spend five days doing strategic
planning for the project. The work resulted in three initiatives: enhancing performance content pre- and post-performance; developing a mobile website; and integrating
all aspects of the Flynn into a cohesive vision.
“Last season, our annual Legacy Society event
featured our new Show Choir of teen singers
and dancers. Although they’d only been practicing
for a few weeks, these talented young people
managed to rock the house. It was an inspiring
evening that celebrated our most loyal supporters
and future Flynn members.”
Gina Haddock, Director of Development
The Flynn Legacy Society
The Flynn Legacy Society was established to recognize individuals who have remembered the
Flynn Center with a gift through their will, trust, life insurance, or life income gift. These thoughtful
gifts will eventually support the Flynn’s endowment, thereby assuring the stability and quality of
our programming for years to come.
The Legacy Society is chaired by board member and attorney, Leigh Phillips, who is supported
by a number of volunteers who bring their professional expertise in estate planning, life insurance,
and tax issues to the Flynn. We thank the following individuals for their thoughtful commitment:
The Innovation Lab helped us think about
how to better serve our audience using technology.
“It’s so rare that people are given
the time to put some thought into
how to be innovative, since we’re
so busy with our daily work.
At our weeklong retreat through
the Innovation Lab of EMCArts,
we looked at ways to enrich
our performances, educational
offerings, and development
events—primarily through video
and social media.”
Executive director John Killacky gives a warm welcome to the group at our annual Flynn Legacy
Society gathering held at Wake Robin. Seated from left to right are Ray Harwick, Sandy Enman
and Pat Harwick, all members of the Legacy Society committee.
corporate supporters gather
for their annual party,
Leigh Chandler,
Marketing Director
Board member Brian Boardman welcomes corporate
supporters to the first annual corporate thank you
celebration. Our generous donors enjoyed a pre-show
reception and the performance of Death of a Salesman.
“The Innovation Lab process
was an incredible experience
for me in so many ways, but
most impressive was seeing
board members, staff, and
members of the community come
together for the good of the Flynn.
What resulted was magic!”
Kimberly DuBrul,
“We’re constantly working to keep
our technology innovative and exciting
for our patrons. It’s been eye-opening
to see the impact of social media and
mobile technology as they become the
norm. The Innovation Lab helped to find
new ways to communicate with our
patrons, and more importantly, for them
to communicate with us!”
Gloria Ormsby,
Director of Information Services
Emeritus board member Betty Woods (left) visits with
board member Joan Sylvester at the Legacy event.
Monica Weeber of the United Way of Chittenden County, Tina de la Torre of
Northfield Savings Bank, and Mark Langan, of Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew,
enjoy catching up at the pre-show corporate celebration.
and members enjoy a special backstage tour
“One of my favorite member
events is our theater and
backstage tour with descriptions
of ‘what goes on behind the red
curtains.’ Regardless of what
our talented technical staff is >
demonstrating, our members
are always fascinated.”
Paula Roberts, Membership
& Special Events Manager
Anonymous (8)
Bruce and Ruth Ann Beers
Elizabeth and Richard Bernstein
Connie and John Carpenter
Brianne E. Chase
Bill and Tanya Cimonetti
Robert F. Cooper
Jane Gurley Denker
Kimberly B. DuBrul
Richard Eyre
Linda and Bill Goldstein
Virginia Golodetz
Bill and Debra Gottesman
StaciAnne Grove
Jack Harrington*
Patricia and Ray Harwick
Lucie B. Holcomb
Sandy and Susan Jacobs
Fred "Chico" Lager and Yvette Pigeon
Mark A. Langan
Walter Levering, Jr.
Paul and Patty Levi
Aida and Robert Luce
Allen and Bonnie Reid Martin
Leigh and Peter Phillips
Remo and Donna Pizzagalli
Patricia Pizzagalli
Grant and Lisa Rees
Paula S. Roberts
Patrick Robins and Lisa Schamberg
Joan Robinson and Suzi Wizowaty
Andrea Rogers
Catharine M. Rogers
Susan and Craig Sim
Sansea Sparling
Benjamin C. Stein, Jr.*
Harlan and Joan Sylvester
Amy E. Tarrant
Jan and Ron VanMynen
Jan Villeneuve
Ken and Jean Wolvington
*Deceased
Celebrations: The show choir premiers at annual Legacy gathering,
>
The Flynn participated in the EMCArts Innovation Lab intensive training and immersion program that supports innovation at nonprofit theater, dance, jazz and presenting
organizations, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Staff, board members, and community collaborators including Champlain College, met to conceptualize
how the Flynn could enhance our work within the community to become more interactive, and then a subset retreated to Virginia to spend five days doing strategic
planning for the project. The work resulted in three initiatives: enhancing performance content pre- and post-performance; developing a mobile website; and integrating
all aspects of the Flynn into a cohesive vision.
“Last season, our annual Legacy Society event
featured our new Show Choir of teen singers
and dancers. Although they’d only been practicing
for a few weeks, these talented young people
managed to rock the house. It was an inspiring
evening that celebrated our most loyal supporters
and future Flynn members.”
Gina Haddock, Director of Development
The Flynn Legacy Society
The Flynn Legacy Society was established to recognize individuals who have remembered the
Flynn Center with a gift through their will, trust, life insurance, or life income gift. These thoughtful
gifts will eventually support the Flynn’s endowment, thereby assuring the stability and quality of
our programming for years to come.
The Legacy Society is chaired by board member and attorney, Leigh Phillips, who is supported
by a number of volunteers who bring their professional expertise in estate planning, life insurance,
and tax issues to the Flynn. We thank the following individuals for their thoughtful commitment:
The Innovation Lab helped us think about
how to better serve our audience using technology.
“It’s so rare that people are given
the time to put some thought into
how to be innovative, since we’re
so busy with our daily work.
At our weeklong retreat through
the Innovation Lab of EMCArts,
we looked at ways to enrich
our performances, educational
offerings, and development
events—primarily through video
and social media.”
Executive director John Killacky gives a warm welcome to the group at our annual Flynn Legacy
Society gathering held at Wake Robin. Seated from left to right are Ray Harwick, Sandy Enman
and Pat Harwick, all members of the Legacy Society committee.
corporate supporters gather
for their annual party,
Leigh Chandler,
Marketing Director
Board member Brian Boardman welcomes corporate
supporters to the first annual corporate thank you
celebration. Our generous donors enjoyed a pre-show
reception and the performance of Death of a Salesman.
“The Innovation Lab process
was an incredible experience
for me in so many ways, but
most impressive was seeing
board members, staff, and
members of the community come
together for the good of the Flynn.
What resulted was magic!”
Kimberly DuBrul,
“We’re constantly working to keep
our technology innovative and exciting
for our patrons. It’s been eye-opening
to see the impact of social media and
mobile technology as they become the
norm. The Innovation Lab helped to find
new ways to communicate with our
patrons, and more importantly, for them
to communicate with us!”
Gloria Ormsby,
Director of Information Services
Emeritus board member Betty Woods (left) visits with
board member Joan Sylvester at the Legacy event.
Monica Weeber of the United Way of Chittenden County, Tina de la Torre of
Northfield Savings Bank, and Mark Langan, of Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew,
enjoy catching up at the pre-show corporate celebration.
and members enjoy a special backstage tour
“One of my favorite member
events is our theater and
backstage tour with descriptions
of ‘what goes on behind the red
curtains.’ Regardless of what
our talented technical staff is >
demonstrating, our members
are always fascinated.”
Paula Roberts, Membership
& Special Events Manager
Anonymous (8)
Elizabeth and Richard Bernstein
Brianne E. Chase
Robert F. Cooper
Jane Gurley Denker
Kimberly B. DuBrul
Richard Eyre
Virginia Golodetz
StaciAnne Grove
Jack Harrington*
Patricia and Ray Harwick
Lucie B. Holcomb
Fred "Chico" Lager and Yvette Pigeon
Mark A. Langan
Walter Levering, Jr.
Paul and Patty Levi
Leigh and Peter Phillips
Patricia Pizzagalli
Grant and Lisa Rees
Paula S. Roberts
Patrick Robins and Lisa Schamberg
Joan Robinson and Suzi Wizowaty
Andrea Rogers
Catharine M. Rogers
Susan and Craig Sim
Sansea Sparling
Benjamin C. Stein, Jr.*
Harlan and Joan Sylvester
Amy E. Tarrant
Jan Villeneuve
Ken and Jean Wolvington
*Deceased
Gallery Exhibits: Steven P. Goodman: “81 Days and Nights”–
Valerie B. Hird: “Maiden Voyages: The Diaries of Five Women”–
“Women to Watch 2010” Susan Abbott, Carrie Gelfan, Kate Longmaid,
Aline Ordman, & Adelaide Tyrol–Nancy H. Taplin: “Recent Work”
Annual Support
July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011
Annual support is critical to the Flynn's mission of fostering the enjoyment, understanding and development of the performing arts in Vermont and the region. Last season our
generous supporters provided $2,500,900 in important annual support making it possible for the Flynn to provide the highest quality performances while assuring accessibility
so that community members from all economic backgrounds can participate in the performing arts. In addition to generous financial support, hundreds of volunteers kept the
Flynn facility running in top shape and supported our benefit events. During the season the Flynn welcomed 84,348 patrons to Flynn presented performances and hosted an
additional 69,822 patrons at performances presented by our community partners and renters. Annual support is provided through membership, sponsorship, benefit events
and gifts designated to education and general operations.
Special Event
attendees enjoyed
fabulous food and
beautiful gardens.
Corporate, Foundation & Government Support
Individual Giving
Last season the Flynn received broad-based community support from 2,363 members and we thank
each and every person. We pay special tribute to those friends listed below who have made leadership
gifts to the Flynn. They are members of the J.J. Flynn Circle along with all annual donors whose
combined gifts to membership, education and sponsorship total $1,000 or more.
For a full listing of annual donors starting at $45, see the Flynn program.
Underwriters ($10,000 & above)
Benefactors ($1,000-$2,499)
Connie Krosney
Stephen and Ruth Lacey
Anonymous
Anonymous (5)
Jim and Anne Lampman
Bari and Peter Dreissigacker
Jan and Harris Abbott
Pat and Sam Levin
Amy E. Tarrant Foundation
Susan E. Arnold
Anne and John Lika
Jim and Sue Bentlage
Producers ($5,000-$9,999)
Paul and Elizabeth Mayer
Richard and Elizabeth Bernstein
Anonymous (2)
John and Colleen McAuliffe
Brenda and John Bisbee
Sandy and Muffie Milens
Jan L. Blittersdorf
Peter and Cindy Bernhardt
The Senft Miller Family
Brian and Brooks Boardman
Karen K. Dean
Robert and Toni Monsey
Kevin and Tammera Brown
Carol More and Harry Schneider
James Burns
Thomas and Magdalena Naylor
John and Debbi Burton
Bill and Carole Hauke
Leo and Bonnie O'Brien
Sara and Kelly Byers
Fred "Chico" Lager and Yvette Pigeon John Canning
Susan and David O'Neal
Charles and Liz Pappas
Bob and Holly Miller
Roland H. Parker
Ben Cohen
Andrea Rogers and R. Avery Hall
Patricia O'Brien Parsons
Mark A. Cole
Cynthia and Michael Seligmann
Christy Patt and Bob Juzek
Larry Connolly and John R. Killacky
Charlie and Mima Tipper
Ernest and Dee Pomerleau
Wesley W. Daum Jr and Beth R. Tim and Lynn Vallee
Jeffrey Prescott
Thorpe
Dianne and James Prevo
Laurence Dean and Karin L. W. Directors ($2,500-$4,999)
Charles and Erin Rainwater
Hammer
Mrs Anne M. August
Serge Rizzo
R.
Scott
Dillon
and
Kim
Hayden
Rena Bransten
Pat Robins and Lisa Schamberg
Ducky and Frank Donath
Stuart and Barbara Bronfman
Barbara Russ and Dean Williams
Mark Dowling and Christopher
John (Camm) Broughton
Kay and Richard Ryder, M.D.
Perrera
Brianne E. Chase
Mark and Louisa Schibli
John III and Kimberly DuBrul
Ron Seeley
Sandra Enman
Cooper Family Foundation
Murray Self and Anne Mueller
Skip
and
Wendy
Farrell
Laura and Barry Dagan
Steven and Heidi Setien
Ethan
Fenn
John and Heather Dwight
Denise Shekerjian and Michael Metz
Eric and Libby Flegenheimer
Peter S. Erly and Heather Briggs
Barry and Carol Stone
Mitch
and
Kim
Fleischer
Melinda Estes
Thomas and Christine Tierney
Jim
and
Liz
Foster
In Memory of Ellinor Hauke
The Toensing Family
George and Elaine Fowler
Kathy and Gary Grise
Henry and Carleen Tufo
Judy
Geer
and
Dick
Dreissigacker
Steve and Jennifer Heroux
Mike and Anita Tuttle
Joan
and
Reg
Gignoux
Carol Hinson and Bill Parkhill
Sharry Underwood
David Gladstone
Irene and Jeffrey Horbar
Drs.Josh and Judy Van Houten
Arnold
and
Virginia
Golodetz
Laurence and Crystal Howard
Judy and Bill Whitman
Valerie
and
Bill
Graham
Nancy Jenkins and Bryan Jackson
Jerry Greenfield and Elizabeth Skarie Francis Williams
Greg Kelly
Neil Groberg and Ellen Wolfson, M.D. Elizabeth Woods
Mark A. Langan
StaciAnne and Geoffrey Grove
Eileen and Paul Growald
Eric and Elizabeth Miller
In memory of Ronald Nemcosky and Dean and Sandra Haller
Sarah Heil and Andrew Goodwin
his passion for modern dance
Carlanne and Carl Herzog
Gerald and Virginia Hornung Family David Porteous and Vicky Smith
Foundation
Catharine M. Rogers
Mercy Hyde
Lili Ruane
Dr. and Mrs. Neil Hyman
Jay Schuster
Susan and Craig Sim
Dharma Jaffe
Estate of Benjamin C. Stein Jr.
Stephen and Paula Johnson
Christine and Bob Stiller
Colette and Tim Kaiser
Joan and Harlan C. Sylvester
Jack and Kim Kane
Joy Karnes Limoge and Edmond Lillian and Bruce Venner
Limoge
Corporate sponsorship support helps us to provide quality and affordable performances.
In addition we depend on our grantors to support unique initiatives, artistic development,
education programs and community outreach. All corporate and foundation donors
of $1,000 and above are listed below. A full listing of corporate and foundation donors
appears in the Flynn Season Guide and on our corporate member board displayed in
the lobby.
Directors ($2,500-$4,999)
Anonymous
Ben & Jerry’s
Champlain Investment Partners, LLC
Competitive Computing
EMCArts/Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
EpikOne
FairPoint Communications
GDS Legacy Foundation
Green Mountain Suites
Hydro-Québec
IBM
The John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts
Kennedy Center National Partnerships Program
Kresge Foundation
The Forrest and Frances Lattner Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
National Performance Network
New England Foundation for the Arts
Robert and Margaret Thomas Fund of the
Community Foundation of New Jersey
TelJet Longhaul, LLC
Vermont Community Foundation
TD Bank, through the TD Charitable Foundation
Turrell Fund
University of Vermont, President’s Initiative
for Diversity
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
AARP Vermont
Burak Anderson & Melloni, PLC
Burton Snowboards
Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew
Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
GE Foundation
General Dynamics
Gordon's Window Decor
Healthy Living Natural Foods Market
Holman Immigration Law
KeyBank
The Lodge at Shelburne Bay and Otter Creek
Mansfield Heliflight, Inc.
McSoley McCoy & Co.
Merchants Bank
National Life Group
Northeast Delta Dental
Northfield Savings Bank
PC Construction Company
The James E. Robison Foundation
S&H design
SecurShred
Seven Days
Shearer Auto Group
SymQuest Group
Twincraft Personal Care
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
Walter Cerf Community Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation
Westaff
Producers ($5,000-$9,999)
Chamber Music America
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
Concert Artists Fund of the Vermont
Community Foundation
Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor
Doug Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation
Fairfield Inn Williston
Gardener's Supply Company
Gravel and Shea PC
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Hampton Direct
Hanson & Doremus Investment Management
Holiday Inn
Lake Champlain Chocolates
Lake Champlain Transportation Company
Lintilhac Foundation
Maplefields
Marsha Milot Properties
NBT Bank
New England Federal Credit Union
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union
NRG Systems, Inc.
PCC
The Redducs Foundation
Ronald McDonald House
Technology Park Partners
Vermont Arts Council
A Blaze of Color
Akes' Place
Bond Auto Parts, Inc.
The Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation
Capezio/Ballet Makers Dance Foundation
Concept 2, Inc.
Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center
Enman & Associates PC
Green Mountain Fund of the Vermont
Green Mtn. Concert Services, Inc.
Kane Family Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation
Merchants Trust Company
Myer’s Bagel Bakery
The Myrna Loy Center
PayData Payroll & HR Solutions
Pension Works
Pomerleau Real Estate
Queen City Printers Inc.
Sign-A-Rama
TruexCullin–Architecture & Interior Design
Special Benefit Events
Each summer the popular Flynn Garden Tour kicks off our new season. In July 2010, art exhibits,
workshops, and 10 unique urban gardens drew a sell-out crowd of 500 enthusiastic garden
patrons for the Burlington garden tour. Our spring online auction wrapped up the season in
May 2011 with enthusiastic bidders finding a unique array of items for their homes and gardens.
Over $42,000 was raised through the garden tour and auction. Each event was supported by
generous sponsorship, numerous auction, raffle, and in-kind donations. We extend our special
thanks to sponsors for these garden events, Gardener’s Supply, Enman and Associates,
Merchants Trust, and Gordon’s Window Décor.
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is produced by the Flynn Center in association with Burlington
City Arts. The festival has a separate staff and office, a volunteer board, engages hundreds of volunteers,
and involves partnerships with city departments, area colleges, downtown restaurants and clubs, and local
media. We honor those who made the 28th annual festival possible:
2011 Burlington Discover Jazz
Festival Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors ($3,000+)
Premier Sponsor ($30,000+)
AARP
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont
Casella
City Market / Onion River Co-op
Darn Tough Vermont
Leunig's Bistro
Murphy Sullivan Kronk
National Life Group
Paul Frank and Collins
Stowe Mountain Resort
dealer.com
Contributing Sponsors ($1,500+) Marquee Sponsors ($17,500+)
American Flatbread–Burlington Hearth
Burak Anderson and Melloni, PLC
IBEX
Farmhouse Tap and Grill
Halvorson’s Upstreet Cafe
Jazz Doctors
Veve Associates/ Dorset Commons
Produced by
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Produced in Association with
Burlington City Arts
Long Trail Brewing Company
WPTZ–TV NewsChannel 5
Underwriting Sponsors ($10,000+)
Comcast
Free Press Media
Gallo Family Vineyards
Green Mountain Coffee
Nectar’s
Select Design
Vermont Public Radio
Headline Sponsors ($6,000+)
Ben and Jerry's Grandview Farms
Outdoor Gear Exchange
Verde Group Films
With Grant Support From
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Jazz Fund National Endowment for the Arts
Jazz Masters Grant
Community Sponsors ($500+) Cabot Creamery Co-op
Green Mountain Concert Services
Price Chopper
Seventh Generation
Vermont Gas Systems, Inc
Festival Partners
Media Partners
95 Triple X
ESPN Radio
DownBeat
Mother Jones
North Country
Public Radio
Point-FM
Seven Days
Newspaper
Star 92.9
The Radiator
WRUV
WVMT
WWPV
WGDR
Planet 96.7
Creative and Technical Partners
Church Street Marketplace
Cortex
Encore Catering
Lane Press
Light-Works, Inc.
Queen City Printers
Shadow Productions
Vermont Design Works
Vermont Smoke and Cure
Weddings, Tents and Events
Preferred Hotels
Best Western -Windjammer
Comfort Inn and Suites
Comfort Suites
Courtyard Marriott
Double Tree Hotel
Fairfield Inn
Hampton Inn
Hilton
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Sheraton
Smart Suites
University Inn & Suites
The visual arts compliment
the performing arts by
prompting us to reflect on
what we see.
“Each of the four artists brought something unique,
extraordinary, beautiful, fascinating, or provocative
to the viewer and in my mind that is the best
anyone can hope for. The Vermont Folklife Center’s
The Golden Cage affected me very deeply.
Caleb Kenna’s amazing
photos and Chris Urban’s
audio interviews created a
meaningful documentation
of the daily life and struggles
of the Mexican migrant
workers here in Addison
County. For that, I’ll always
see things in a different way.”
Nancy Abbott-Hourigan,
Gallery Manager
Gallery Exhibits: Steven P. Goodman: “81 Days and Nights”–
Valerie B. Hird: “Maiden Voyages: The Diaries of Five Women”–
“Women to Watch 2010” Susan Abbott, Carrie Gelfan, Kate Longmaid,
Aline Ordman, & Adelaide Tyrol–Nancy H. Taplin: “Recent Work”
Annual Support
July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011
Annual support is critical to the Flynn's mission of fostering the enjoyment, understanding and development of the performing arts in Vermont and the region. Last season our
generous supporters provided $2,500,900 in important annual support making it possible for the Flynn to provide the highest quality performances while assuring accessibility
so that community members from all economic backgrounds can participate in the performing arts. In addition to generous financial support, hundreds of volunteers kept the
Flynn facility running in top shape and supported our benefit events. During the season the Flynn welcomed 84,348 patrons to Flynn presented performances and hosted an
additional 69,822 patrons at performances presented by our community partners and renters. Annual support is provided through membership, sponsorship, benefit events
and gifts designated to education and general operations.
Special Event
attendees enjoyed
fabulous food and
beautiful gardens.
Corporate, Foundation & Government Support
Individual Giving
Last season the Flynn received broad-based community support from 2,363 members and we thank
each and every person. We pay special tribute to those friends listed below who have made leadership
gifts to the Flynn. They are members of the J.J. Flynn Circle along with all annual donors whose
combined gifts to membership, education and sponsorship total $1,000 or more.
For a full listing of annual donors starting at $45, see the Flynn program.
Connie Krosney
Stephen and Ruth Lacey
Anonymous
Anonymous (5)
Jim and Anne Lampman
Bari and Peter Dreissigacker
Jan and Harris Abbott
Pat and Sam Levin
Amy E. Tarrant Foundation
Susan E. Arnold
Anne and John Lika
Jim and Sue Bentlage
Producers ($5,000-$9,999)
Paul and Elizabeth Mayer
Richard and Elizabeth Bernstein
Anonymous (2)
John and Colleen McAuliffe
Brenda and John Bisbee
Sandy and Muffie Milens
Jan L. Blittersdorf
Peter and Cindy Bernhardt
The Senft Miller Family
Brian and Brooks Boardman
Karen K. Dean
Robert and Toni Monsey
Kevin and Tammera Brown
Carol More and Harry Schneider
James Burns
Thomas and Magdalena Naylor
John and Debbi Burton
Bill and Carole Hauke
Leo and Bonnie O'Brien
Sara and Kelly Byers
Fred "Chico" Lager and Yvette Pigeon John Canning
Susan and David O'Neal
Charles and Liz Pappas
Bob and Holly Miller
Roland H. Parker
Ben Cohen
Andrea Rogers and R. Avery Hall
Patricia O'Brien Parsons
Mark A. Cole
Cynthia and Michael Seligmann
Christy Patt and Bob Juzek
Larry Connolly and John R. Killacky
Ernest and Dee Pomerleau
Wesley W. Daum Jr and Beth R. Tim and Lynn Vallee
Jeffrey Prescott
Thorpe
Dianne and James Prevo
Laurence Dean and Karin L. W. Directors ($2,500-$4,999)
Charles and Erin Rainwater
Hammer
Mrs Anne M. August
Serge Rizzo
R.
Scott
Dillon
and
Kim
Hayden
Rena Bransten
Pat Robins and Lisa Schamberg
Ducky and Frank Donath
Stuart and Barbara Bronfman
Barbara Russ and Dean Williams
Mark Dowling and Christopher
John (Camm) Broughton
Kay and Richard Ryder, M.D.
Perrera
Brianne E. Chase
Mark and Louisa Schibli
John III and Kimberly DuBrul
Ron Seeley
Sandra Enman
Cooper Family Foundation
Murray Self and Anne Mueller
Skip
and
Wendy
Farrell
Laura and Barry Dagan
Steven and Heidi Setien
Ethan
Fenn
John and Heather Dwight
Denise Shekerjian and Michael Metz
Eric and Libby Flegenheimer
Peter S. Erly and Heather Briggs
Barry and Carol Stone
Mitch
and
Kim
Fleischer
Melinda Estes
Thomas and Christine Tierney
Jim
and
Liz
Foster
In Memory of Ellinor Hauke
The Toensing Family
George and Elaine Fowler
Kathy and Gary Grise
Henry and Carleen Tufo
Judy
Geer
and
Dick
Dreissigacker
Steve and Jennifer Heroux
Mike and Anita Tuttle
Joan
and
Reg
Gignoux
Carol Hinson and Bill Parkhill
Sharry Underwood
David Gladstone
Irene and Jeffrey Horbar
Drs.Josh and Judy Van Houten
Arnold
and
Virginia
Golodetz
Laurence and Crystal Howard
Judy and Bill Whitman
Valerie
and
Bill
Graham
Nancy Jenkins and Bryan Jackson
Jerry Greenfield and Elizabeth Skarie Francis Williams
Greg Kelly
Neil Groberg and Ellen Wolfson, M.D. Elizabeth Woods
Mark A. Langan
StaciAnne and Geoffrey Grove
Eileen and Paul Growald
Eric and Elizabeth Miller
In memory of Ronald Nemcosky and Dean and Sandra Haller
Sarah Heil and Andrew Goodwin
his passion for modern dance
Carlanne and Carl Herzog
Gerald and Virginia Hornung Family David Porteous and Vicky Smith
Foundation
Catharine M. Rogers
Mercy Hyde
Lili Ruane
Dr. and Mrs. Neil Hyman
Jay Schuster
Susan and Craig Sim
Dharma Jaffe
Estate of Benjamin C. Stein Jr.
Stephen and Paula Johnson
Christine and Bob Stiller
Colette and Tim Kaiser
Joan and Harlan C. Sylvester
Jack and Kim Kane
Joy Karnes Limoge and Edmond Lillian and Bruce Venner
Limoge
Corporate sponsorship support helps us to provide quality and affordable performances.
In addition we depend on our grantors to support unique initiatives, artistic development,
education programs and community outreach. All corporate and foundation donors
of $1,000 and above are listed below. A full listing of corporate and foundation donors
appears in the Flynn Season Guide and on our corporate member board displayed in
the lobby.
Directors ($2,500-$4,999)
Anonymous
Ben & Jerry’s
Champlain Investment Partners, LLC
Competitive Computing
EMCArts/Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
EpikOne
FairPoint Communications
GDS Legacy Foundation
Hydro-Québec
IBM
The John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts
Kennedy Center National Partnerships Program
Kresge Foundation
The Forrest and Frances Lattner Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
National Performance Network
New England Foundation for the Arts
Robert and Margaret Thomas Fund of the
Community Foundation of New Jersey
TelJet Longhaul, LLC
Vermont Community Foundation
TD Bank, through the TD Charitable Foundation
Turrell Fund
University of Vermont, President’s Initiative
for Diversity
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
AARP Vermont
Burak Anderson & Melloni, PLC
Burton Snowboards
Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew
Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
GE Foundation
General Dynamics
Gordon's Window Decor
Healthy Living Natural Foods Market
Holman Immigration Law
KeyBank
The Lodge at Shelburne Bay and Otter Creek
Mansfield Heliflight, Inc.
McSoley McCoy & Co.
Merchants Bank
National Life Group
Northeast Delta Dental
PC Construction Company
The James E. Robison Foundation
S&H design
SecurShred
Seven Days
Shearer Auto Group
SymQuest Group
Twincraft Personal Care
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
Walter Cerf Community Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation
Westaff
Producers ($5,000-$9,999)
Chamber Music America
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
Concert Artists Fund of the Vermont
Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor
Doug Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation
Fairfield Inn Williston
Gardener's Supply Company
Gravel and Shea PC
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Hampton Direct
Hanson & Doremus Investment Management
Holiday Inn
Lake Champlain Transportation Company
Lintilhac Foundation
Maplefields
Marsha Milot Properties
NBT Bank
New England Federal Credit Union
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union
NRG Systems, Inc.
PCC
The Redducs Foundation
Ronald McDonald House
Technology Park Partners
A Blaze of Color
Akes' Place
Bond Auto Parts, Inc.
The Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation
Capezio/Ballet Makers Dance Foundation
Concept 2, Inc.
Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center
Enman & Associates PC
Green Mountain Fund of the Vermont
Green Mtn. Concert Services, Inc.
Kane Family Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation
Merchants Trust Company
Myer’s Bagel Bakery
The Myrna Loy Center
PayData Payroll & HR Solutions
Pension Works
Pomerleau Real Estate
Queen City Printers Inc.
Sign-A-Rama
TruexCullin–Architecture & Interior Design
Special Benefit Events
Each summer the popular Flynn Garden Tour kicks off our new season. In July 2010, art exhibits,
workshops, and 10 unique urban gardens drew a sell-out crowd of 500 enthusiastic garden
patrons for the Burlington garden tour. Our spring online auction wrapped up the season in
May 2011 with enthusiastic bidders finding a unique array of items for their homes and gardens.
Over $42,000 was raised through the garden tour and auction. Each event was supported by
generous sponsorship, numerous auction, raffle, and in-kind donations. We extend our special
thanks to sponsors for these garden events, Gardener’s Supply, Enman and Associates,
Merchants Trust, and Gordon’s Window Décor.
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is produced by the Flynn Center in association with Burlington
City Arts. The festival has a separate staff and office, a volunteer board, engages hundreds of volunteers,
and involves partnerships with city departments, area colleges, downtown restaurants and clubs, and local
media. We honor those who made the 28th annual festival possible:
Festival Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors ($3,000+)
Premier Sponsor ($30,000+)
AARP
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont
Casella
City Market / Onion River Co-op
Darn Tough Vermont
Leunig's Bistro
Murphy Sullivan Kronk
National Life Group
Paul Frank and Collins
Stowe Mountain Resort
dealer.com
Contributing Sponsors ($1,500+) Marquee Sponsors ($17,500+)
American Flatbread–Burlington Hearth
Burak Anderson and Melloni, PLC
IBEX
Farmhouse Tap and Grill
Halvorson’s Upstreet Cafe
Jazz Doctors
Veve Associates/ Dorset Commons
Produced by
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Produced in Association with
Burlington City Arts
Long Trail Brewing Company
WPTZ–TV NewsChannel 5
Underwriting Sponsors ($10,000+)
Comcast
Free Press Media
Gallo Family Vineyards
Green Mountain Coffee
Nectar’s
Select Design
Vermont Public Radio
Headline Sponsors ($6,000+)
Ben and Jerry's Grandview Farms
Outdoor Gear Exchange
Verde Group Films
With Grant Support From
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Jazz Fund National Endowment for the Arts
Jazz Masters Grant
Community Sponsors ($500+) Cabot Creamery Co-op
Green Mountain Concert Services
Price Chopper
Seventh Generation
Vermont Gas Systems, Inc
Festival Partners
Media Partners
95 Triple X
ESPN Radio
DownBeat
Mother Jones
North Country
Public Radio
Point-FM
Seven Days
Newspaper
Star 92.9
The Radiator
WRUV
WVMT
WWPV
WGDR
Planet 96.7
Creative and Technical Partners
Church Street Marketplace
Cortex
Encore Catering
Lane Press
Light-Works, Inc.
Queen City Printers
Shadow Productions
Vermont Design Works
Vermont Smoke and Cure
Weddings, Tents and Events
Preferred Hotels
Best Western -Windjammer
Comfort Inn and Suites
Comfort Suites
Courtyard Marriott
Double Tree Hotel
Fairfield Inn
Hampton Inn
Hilton
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Sheraton
Smart Suites
University Inn & Suites
The visual arts compliment
the performing arts by
prompting us to reflect on
what we see.
“Each of the four artists brought something unique,
extraordinary, beautiful, fascinating, or provocative
to the viewer and in my mind that is the best
anyone can hope for. The Vermont Folklife Center’s
The Golden Cage affected me very deeply.
Caleb Kenna’s amazing
photos and Chris Urban’s
audio interviews created a
meaningful documentation
of the daily life and struggles
of the Mexican migrant
workers here in Addison
County. For that, I’ll always
see things in a different way.”
Nancy Abbott-Hourigan,
Gallery Manager
Flynn Board of Directors
The Flynn continued to be financially healthy.
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Ltd.
Operating Results
REVENUES
Financial Highlights/Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011
Where It Came From & Where It Went
1
OPERATING2ENDOWMENT
REVENUES
Support and Contributions3
Earned Revenues
39.8%
60.2%
Total Support and Earned Revenues TOTAL
2,500,900
3,786,100 128,000
265,200 2,628,900
4,051,300
6,287,000 393,200 6,680,200
–
8,800 5,435,500
1,059,500
EXPENSES
EXPENSES
83.8%
16.2%
Program and Services4
Fundraising and Administration4,5
5,435,500 1,050,700 Total Expenses
6,486,200 Change in Unrestricted Net Assets,
before transfers (199,200)
8,800
6,495,000
384,400
185,200
Transfers from Endowment 6
145,900 (145,900)
–
Change in Unrestricted Net Assets,
after transfers (53,300)
185,200
238,500
What We Own & What We Owe
ASSETS
OPERATING2
Current Assets7
Contributions and Grants Receivable7
Property and Equipment
Investments & Other Assets
Beneficial Interest in Assets Held by Others
Total Assets
ENDOWMENT1
TOTAL
4,812,400 2,600 468,100 –
5,919,900 – 533,600 7,235,500 –
436,700 11,734,000 7,674,800 4,815,000
468,100
5,919,900
7,769,100
436,700
19,408,800
LIABILITIES and NET ASSETS
LIABILITIES
“We were very fortunate
that even in these difficult
economic times, we met our
budget goals for the year.
Strong membership and
sponsorship underwriting
coupled with contributions
from Andrea’s Legacy Fund
provided support for
programs and operations,
allowing our endowment
funds to grow for the future.”
Diana Petrovs,
Chief Financial Officer &
Director of Administration
Current Liabilities
Long-Term Debt
2,250,700 16,700 –
– 2,250,700
16,700
Total Liabilities
2,267,400 –
2,267,400
Unrestricted Net Assets
7,171,000 373,000
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
2,073,000 1,214,400 3,287,400
Permanently Restricted Net Assets
222,600
6,087,400 6,310,000
9,466,600 7,674,800 17,141,400
11,734,000 7,674,800 19,408,800
NET ASSETS
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Footnotes:
1 Endowment consists of contributions by individuals,
corporations, and family foundations held by the Flynn
and the Vermont Community Foundation in support of
programming and operations.
2
Includes the Discover Jazz Festival.
Includes temporarily restricted support released from
restrictions during the year.
3
Includes depreciation expense of $326,700 in programming
and services and $33,700 in administration.
4
5
7,544,000
Includes Special Events expense of $60,500.
Transfers were made from endowment to support programming and operations. Distributions were made in accordance with
the spending policy as established in the Flynn Center's Investment Policy Statement.
6
Includes $271,900 and $370,200 in current and long-term pledges receivable, respectively, from Andrea's Legacy Fund. $260,000 was transferred from the fund to support
programming and operations during the year.
7
Peter M. Bernhardt
Brian M. Boardman
Barbara Lande Bronfman
Brianne E. Chase
Kimberly B. DuBrul
Eric Flegenheimer
Linda Barth Goldstein
Jennifer Heroux
Sandy Jacobs
Jack Kane
Greg Kelly
Jim Lampman
Mark A. Langan
Aida Reed Luce
Bonnie Reid Martin
Nancy J. McClellan
David M. O’Neal
Del K. Sheldon
Susan Sim
Joan A. Sylvester
David J. Thompson
Lynn M. Valle
Douglas J. Wacek
Trustees Emeritus
Cornelia Carpenter
Robert F. Cooper
Bari Dreissigacker
Heather Dwight
James Foster
Virginia Golodetz
John C. Gravel
Walter Levering
Robert E. Miller
Remo Pizzagalli
Ernest A. Pomerleau
Amy E. Tarrant
Elizabeth Woods
Honorary Trustees
John and Mary Abele
Lois McClure
Patrick Robins and
Lisa Schamberg
Incoming Board Members ⌦
for 2011-2012
Sara Byers
Joel Klein
Eric Miller
John Servin
Michael K. Smith
Jostein Solheim
Frances Tobin
Incoming Emeritus
for 2011-2012
Del K. Sheldon
Executive Director & CEO
John R. Killacky
Artistic Director &
Chief Programming Officer
Arnie Malina
& Chief Financial Officer
Diana Petrovs
For a complete staff listing
see the Flynn program.
Upon request, this publication can be made available in alternative formats such as Braille, large print, or computer disc.
A Message from
the Chairman of the Board
Peter Erly
Officers FY 2010-2011
Fred “Chico” Lager, Chairman
Peter S. Erly, Vice Chairman
Leigh Keyser Phillips, Secretary
Michael R. Tuttle, Treasurer
The 2010-11 season was an exciting year of building and transition. Like many other arts organizations, the Flynn is being
affected by major demographic, economic, social, and technological change. These developments present opportunities
to build on our core strengths and remain in the cultural forefront of our community.
In the Flynn’s first full year under the dynamic stewardship of John Killacky, we initiated a detailed
analysis and discussion of the changes necessary to respond to the shifting needs of audiences, artists,
and other constituents. In addition to providing steady and thoughtful leadership to core artistic and
educational programs, John has inspired the imagination and innovation that is critical to the Flynn’s
continued success. Most importantly, he’s been keenly aware that our performing arts center needs
to belong to everyone through accessibility, affordability, and communication with the public.
As you know, the original Flynn opened in 1930, and ongoing attention is needed to maintain our physical plant.
This year, the Flynn successfully enhanced and enclosed our loading dock facilities. No longer will loading crews be
required to dodge raindrops and snowflakes in assembling the elaborate staging. During the 2012 season, we’ll seek your
support for another critical project as we replace our 60-year-old, squeaky seats, enhance the lobby and historic marquee,
and improve the acoustics in the hall. We hope that you’ll join us in gathering the financial support necessary to ensure
this project’s success.
I invite you to review your Flynn Center through the eyes of various staff members. We’re fortunate to enjoy strong
community support through our members, audiences, and artists. On behalf of the Flynn Board, thank you all for your
contributions and commitments that have allowed the Flynn to be what it is today.
The Flynn Board of Directors
Flynn Board of Directors
The Flynn continued to be financially healthy.
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Ltd.
Operating Results
REVENUES
Financial Highlights/Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011
Where It Came From & Where It Went
1
OPERATING2ENDOWMENT
REVENUES
Support and Contributions3
Earned Revenues
39.8%
60.2%
Total Support and Earned Revenues TOTAL
2,500,900
3,786,100 128,000
265,200 2,628,900
4,051,300
6,287,000 393,200 6,680,200
–
8,800 5,435,500
1,059,500
EXPENSES
EXPENSES
83.8%
16.2%
Program and Services4
Fundraising and Administration4,5
5,435,500 1,050,700 Total Expenses
6,486,200 Change in Unrestricted Net Assets,
before transfers (199,200)
8,800
6,495,000
384,400
185,200
Transfers from Endowment 6
145,900 (145,900)
–
Change in Unrestricted Net Assets,
after transfers (53,300)
185,200
238,500
What We Own & What We Owe
ASSETS
OPERATING2
Current Assets7
Contributions and Grants Receivable7
Property and Equipment
Investments & Other Assets
Beneficial Interest in Assets Held by Others
Total Assets
ENDOWMENT1
TOTAL
4,812,400 2,600 468,100 –
5,919,900 – 533,600 7,235,500 –
436,700 11,734,000 7,674,800 4,815,000
468,100
5,919,900
7,769,100
436,700
19,408,800
LIABILITIES and NET ASSETS
LIABILITIES
“We were very fortunate
that even in these difficult
economic times, we met our
budget goals for the year.
Strong membership and
sponsorship underwriting
coupled with contributions
from Andrea’s Legacy Fund
provided support for
programs and operations,
allowing our endowment
funds to grow for the future.”
Diana Petrovs,
Chief Financial Officer &
Current Liabilities
Long-Term Debt
2,250,700 16,700 –
– 2,250,700
16,700
Total Liabilities
2,267,400 –
2,267,400
Unrestricted Net Assets
7,171,000 373,000
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
2,073,000 1,214,400 3,287,400
Permanently Restricted Net Assets
222,600
6,087,400 6,310,000
9,466,600 7,674,800 17,141,400
11,734,000 7,674,800 19,408,800
NET ASSETS
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Footnotes:
1 Endowment consists of contributions by individuals,
corporations, and family foundations held by the Flynn
and the Vermont Community Foundation in support of
programming and operations.
2
Includes the Discover Jazz Festival.
Includes temporarily restricted support released from
restrictions during the year.
3
Includes depreciation expense of $326,700 in programming
and services and $33,700 in administration.
4
5
7,544,000
Includes Special Events expense of $60,500.
Transfers were made from endowment to support programming and operations. Distributions were made in accordance with
the spending policy as established in the Flynn Center's Investment Policy Statement.
6
Includes $271,900 and $370,200 in current and long-term pledges receivable, respectively, from Andrea's Legacy Fund. $260,000 was transferred from the fund to support
programming and operations during the year.
7
Peter M. Bernhardt
Brian M. Boardman
Barbara Lande Bronfman
Brianne E. Chase
Kimberly B. DuBrul
Eric Flegenheimer
Linda Barth Goldstein
Jennifer Heroux
Sandy Jacobs
Jack Kane
Greg Kelly
Jim Lampman
Mark A. Langan
Aida Reed Luce
Bonnie Reid Martin
Nancy J. McClellan
David M. O’Neal
Del K. Sheldon
Susan Sim
Joan A. Sylvester
David J. Thompson
Lynn M. Valle
Douglas J. Wacek
Trustees Emeritus
Cornelia Carpenter
Robert F. Cooper
Bari Dreissigacker
Heather Dwight
James Foster
Virginia Golodetz
John C. Gravel
Walter Levering
Robert E. Miller
Remo Pizzagalli
Ernest A. Pomerleau
Amy E. Tarrant
Elizabeth Woods
Honorary Trustees
John and Mary Abele
Lois McClure
Patrick Robins and
Lisa Schamberg
Incoming Board Members ⌦
for 2011-2012
Sara Byers
Joel Klein
Eric Miller
John Servin
Michael K. Smith
Jostein Solheim
Frances Tobin
Incoming Emeritus
for 2011-2012
Del K. Sheldon
Executive Director & CEO
John R. Killacky
Artistic Director &
Chief Programming Officer
Arnie Malina
& Chief Financial Officer
Diana Petrovs
For a complete staff listing
see the Flynn program.
Upon request, this publication can be made available in alternative formats such as Braille, large print, or computer disc.
A Message from
the Chairman of the Board
Peter Erly
Officers FY 2010-2011
Fred “Chico” Lager, Chairman
Peter S. Erly, Vice Chairman
Leigh Keyser Phillips, Secretary
Michael R. Tuttle, Treasurer
The 2010-11 season was an exciting year of building and transition. Like many other arts organizations, the Flynn is being
affected by major demographic, economic, social, and technological change. These developments present opportunities
to build on our core strengths and remain in the cultural forefront of our community.
In the Flynn’s first full year under the dynamic stewardship of John Killacky, we initiated a detailed
analysis and discussion of the changes necessary to respond to the shifting needs of audiences, artists,
and other constituents. In addition to providing steady and thoughtful leadership to core artistic and
educational programs, John has inspired the imagination and innovation that is critical to the Flynn’s
continued success. Most importantly, he’s been keenly aware that our performing arts center needs
to belong to everyone through accessibility, affordability, and communication with the public.
As you know, the original Flynn opened in 1930, and ongoing attention is needed to maintain our physical plant.
This year, the Flynn successfully enhanced and enclosed our loading dock facilities. No longer will loading crews be
required to dodge raindrops and snowflakes in assembling the elaborate staging. During the 2012 season, we’ll seek your
support for another critical project as we replace our 60-year-old, squeaky seats, enhance the lobby and historic marquee,
and improve the acoustics in the hall. We hope that you’ll join us in gathering the financial support necessary to ensure
this project’s success.
I invite you to review your Flynn Center through the eyes of various staff members. We’re fortunate to enjoy strong
community support through our members, audiences, and artists. On behalf of the Flynn Board, thank you all for your
contributions and commitments that have allowed the Flynn to be what it is today.
The Flynn Board of Directors
Backstage with the Flynn Staff
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