Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. 2013

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Tibbits Opera Foundation and
Arts Council, Inc.
2013 - 2014 Annual Report
For the fiscal year October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014
Annual Meeting - January 29, 2015
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Additional Non Profit information is available on Guide Star: www.guidestar.org
Audited financials are available at the administrative office, 93 W Chicago Street
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Our Mission

The mission of the
Tibbits Opera Foundation & Arts Council
is to engage all in the support of arts, culture
and the preservation of
the historic opera house.
The vision
of the Tibbits Opera Foundation & Arts
Council is to be a center of arts and culture.

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President’s Message
Dear Friends, Members, Volunteers and Staff:
Thank you for the opportunity to represent the Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc., as President this past year. As my third year as President comes to close, I can’t
thank everyone enough for the friendship and support I have received. Tibbits continues
to hold a special place in my heart, as well as the hearts of many within our community.
Like so many years before, the support shown to Tibbits through the giving of time and
money continues to be amazing.
Many great things have happened at Tibbits during the past year, from a great Summer
Theatre line-up to another blockbuster auction. The restoration and maintenance of the
theatre continues to be of the highest priority, as we analyze what the next steps should
be. I continue to believe that Barton S. Tibbits would be very proud of how Tibbits has
come through its many shining transformations. This community’s belief in Tibbits is
just one example of Branch County coming together to make life a little better by providing a home for the arts. We look gratefully at the accomplishments of this past year
and excitedly towards the future.
Another extraordinary year of Tibbits Summer Theatre, featuring The Odd Couple,
Peter Pan, Pippin and Alone Together Again, is just around the corner. Attendance at
any of the many functions that take place at the Tibbits throughout the year, supports
Tibbits, local businesses and the surrounding communities.
Tibbits remains the symbol of what a community can accomplish with vision, desire,
focus and belief. It continues to provide a home for unique and diverse entertainment,
as well as being a historic landmark and destination. It is truly the jewel of downtown
Coldwater.
Thank you again, to all who continue to support such a wonderful entity! None of this is
possible without you.
Sincerely,
Brian P. Hodson, President
Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc.
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Executive Director's Report
There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks
of comfortable inaction.
~ John F. Kennedy
I look back at the year; it was clearly a good-news, bad-news kind of year. On the good
news side we continued to enjoy a great deal of attention from our beautiful façade. Tibbits Opera House received additional recognition in the form
of both awards and media coverage and of course it has become the photo hot spot for passers-by, patrons, high school
graduates and even wedding parties.
More good news, all of the recognition brought people to
Tibbits. Our total annual attendance for the year reached almost 31,000. Attendance and participation by children was
11,551. These numbers represent 7 percent and 14 percent
increases, respectively, over the prior year. Summer Theatre
saw a 12.5 percent increase in attendance. The use of the
theatre also increased adding 13 days to the total use. We are
seeing more weddings and have added church services to the
already busy schedule. The most exciting aspect is the number of new faces in the audience.
So what’s the bad news? Very simply, expenses were up, and they exceeded revenue.
However, even that unfortunate reality comes wrapped in positivity. Over the years Tibbits Opera Foundation has grown into a strong, stable organization. We had a loss this
year, but it is not as devastating as it was in the past. It will not require drastic cuts. The
board and staff have taken some aggressive proactive steps on the revenue side to turn
things around and the new year is starting strong.
It also needs to be noted, some of those increased expenses were by choice. Decisions
were made to try some new things to change the status quo. The question the board
asked was “How much more will we be able to do if we make a larger investment into
marketing of the theatre and her programs?” and “What if we invest in a very big dance
show like A Chorus Line, one previously thought of as impossible for us to present. We
took some risks. While they appear as losses this year, the benefits may be longer term. I
believe the results are yet to be seen.
We continue to set the bar higher. We continue to strive to provide more arts and cultural opportunities for our community. We continue to make Tibbits the place where
memories are created. Tibbits Opera House is a landmark for our community. Tibbits
programming continues to positively impact quality of life, education, and our local
economy. We will continue restoring and improving the building and her programs. We
will continue to make decisions for the long-term benefits of this organization.
Christine Delaney
Executive Director
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Board of Directors and Staff
2013-2014 Board of Directors and Staff
Brian Hodson*
President
J. Richard Colbeck*
Vice President
Ray Sebastian*
Treasurer
Jim Maynard*
Secretary
Randall Hazelbaker*
Past President
Rick Merrill*
Member-at-Large
Polly Locke*
Member-at-Large
Mike Beckwith
Doug Bloom
Caroline Lowe Christy
Dylan Foster
Mark Heydlauf - BCCT
Tina Kerr
Laura Lutterbeck
Molly VanStone
Dr. Baron Whateley
*Denotes Executive Committee
2013-2014 Staff
Christine Delaney - Executive Director
Charles Burr - Artistic Director
Judy Latchaw - Accounting Manager
Sarah Zimmer - Special Events/Development
Molly Long - Membership Director
Pam Kasprzyk - Director of Volunteers
Jillian Carey - Box Office Manager
Tammy Barnes - Box Office Manager (since August)
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Dave Brown - Facility Manager
Chuck Corless - Assistant Facility Manager
Joan Spaulding - Building Assistant
Tibbits Endowment
Tibbits Opera House Endowment (TOHE) receives and administers endowment funds used to
support programming and maintenance for Tibbits Opera House. Separate from restoration
endeavors, the endowment’s purpose is to ensure the long-term viability of the building and
organization through endowed gifts.
This year the TOHE’s gifts to the organization focused on updating software and equipment,
maintaining the buildings safety and security standards and annual programming. With funds
from the endowment, Tibbits Opera House invested in new software that revolutionizes how we
manage patrons information and do business. Patron Manager allows us to track client ticket
purchases, memberships, sponsorships, restoration and general operation donations, volunteerism, special event participation and much more. The software also simplifies online ticket sales
which this year garnered $31,776, equating to 1,240 tickets purchased off the website. Building
and equipment maintenance included elevator testing, heating repair in the dressing rooms, a
tune-up for the Tibbits maintenance truck, plants for beautification on the grounds, and a camera security system. This year Tibbits Summer Theatre set a record for employing the largest
cast to date, possible with funds from the TOHE. There were no major expenses for the TOHE;
all administrative expenses were covered by the Tibbits Opera Foundation.
TOHE was established by the Tibbits Opera Foundation board in July 2003. It is a 501(c) 3
organization separate from the Tibbits Opera Foundation. Members of the TOHE board include
Jeff Dean (president), Tod Dally (vice president), Andrew Van Doren (secretary), Jim Gordon
(treasurer), J. Richard Colbeck, Ken Delaney, Brian Hodson and Ray Sebastian.
To date, funds within the endowment represent the gracious gifts of:
Harold J. "Dutch" Meier, M.D. Endowment Fund
Gloria & Norman Hawk and Gretchen & Raymond Dresser
Glen & Eileen Barnett Estate
Dick Fitzgerald Memorial
Marvin & Phyllis Rosenberg
Endowment Fund for Children’s Programming
Emma, Meredith and Madelynn Grife Fund - Children’s Programming
Alex Lomik - Children’s Programming Memorial Fund
Olga F. Wright - Children’s Programming Endowment Fund
TOHE accepts gifts of cash, securities, real and personal property which a donor wishes to
permanently endow. The board invests and manages these gifts for the benefit of Tibbits Opera
House, its programs, and the arts in our community. Only a portion of the interest or earnings is
distributed; the principal is preserved to provide a steady source of income. Persons interested
in receiving more information on the endowment, planned giving or the restoration may contact
Tibbits Opera House. Advisors are available to meet with donors about gifting options.
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TIBBITS OPERA FOUNDATION AND ARTS COUNCIL, INC.
BALANCE SHEET – Operations
For Year Ended September 30, 2014
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash
Accounts Receivable
Total Current Assets
Fixed Assets
Company House
Vehicle
Buildings
Computers/Software
Land
Less Accumulated Depreciation
Total Fixed Assets
Other Assets
Investments
Prepaid Expenses
Inventory
Total Other Assets
$
$
37,430.13
1,085.92
Total Liabilities
EQUITY
Retained Earnings
Net Income
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
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38,516.05
$
667,156.22
$
4,800.25
$
710,472.52
$
63,684.53
$
182,100.49
$
245,785.02
$
464,686.98
$
710,472.00
$
44,865.38
$
6,264.00
$ 1,197,262.17
$
18,939.67
$
12,100.00
$ (612,275.00)
$
$
$
894.60
3,744.99
160.66
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Fica and Federal Payable
Accounts Payable
Payroll Taxes Payable
Accrued Employee Benefits
Deferred Membership
Deferred Income
Total Current Liabilities
Long Term Liabilities
Loan Payable - CB&T
Line of Credit - CB&T
Line of Credit - PNC
Long Term Liabilities
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(122.74)
9,273.92
613.18
11,923.67
35,439.00
6,557.50
125,158.48
24,942.01
32,000.00
534,811.86
(70,124.88)
Audited financials are available at the administrative office, 93 W. Chicago Street
STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES - Operations
REVENUE & OTHER SUPPORT
Contributions and Grants
Grants
Membership Dues
Gifts,Memorials, Trusts
Misc.
Donated Services Operations
Program Services
Entertainment Series/Other
TST Revenue
Young Audience/ School Programming
$ 195,329.00
$
$
$
$
$
29,800.00
96,457.50
53,941.58
5,129.92
10,000.00
$ 248,172.00
$ 53,478.67
$ 169,285.69
$ 25,407.64
Fundraising
Theatre rental
Total
$ 79,541.50
$ 39,893.63
$ 562,936.13
Net Assets released from Restrictions
TOTAL REVENUE
$ 38,549.00
$ 601,485.13
EXPENSES
Program Services
Summer Theatre
Programming
Supporting Services
General & Admin Employee
Fundraising, Special Events
Other Operational
$ 295,173.61
$ 220,688.59
$ 74,485.02
$ 218,004.50
$ 167,874.43
$ 13,896.12
$ 36,233.95
Opera House Building Expenses
Interest Expense
TOTAL EXPENSES before depreciation
$ 55,064.54
$ 6,458.44
$ 574,701.09
Depreciation
TOTAL EXPENSES
$ 58,361.00
$ 633,062.09
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
$ (31,576.96)
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BALANCE SHEET - RESTORATION CAMPAIGN
ASSETS
Current Assets Restricted
SMB Money Market
Money Market Edward Jones
Total Current Assets - Restricted
Fixed Assets
Capitalized Phases
Construction in Progress
Computers & Software
Total Fixed Assets
$
$
38,902.65
85.75
$
$ 1,146,394.93
$
35,257.00
$
668.33
$ 1,182,320.26
$ 1,221,308.66
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Long Term Liability
EQUITY
Retained Earnings
Net Income
Total Equity
38,988.40
$
-
$ 1,167,684.79
$
53,623.87
$ 1,221,308.66
$ 1,221,308.66
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
STATEMENT OF REVENUE & EXPENSES - RESTORATION CAMPAIGN
RESTORATION EXPENSES
REVENUE
ContrIbutions, Grants, Misc.
TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENSES
Restoration project expense
Conference Expense LHAT
Bank Charges
Interest Expense
TOTAL EXPENSES
Net Assets released from Restrictions
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
10
$
$
$
$
$
56,913.96
$
56,913.96
$
$
(3,290.09)
(38,549.00)
1,835.42
1,103.25
50.00
301.42
$15,074.87
Tibbits Opera House Endowment
TOH ENDOWMENT BALANCE SHEET
As of November 30, 2014
ASSETS
Current Assets
Edward Jones Money Market Savings
Total Current Assets
Other Assets
Edward Jones Stocks
Edward Jones Market Value
Total Other Assets
$ 56,214.54
$
$168,314.70
$ 34,980.70
$ 203,295.40
$ 259,509.94
TOTAL ASSETS
EQUITY
Valuation Allowance
Approved Grants 2014 (not disbursed)
Permanently Restricted
Retained Earnings
Net Income
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES EQUITY
56,214.54
.
$ 34,980.70
$
112.46
$172,033.96
$ 50,016.33
$ 1,966.45
$ 259,109.90
$ 259,109.90
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Summer Theatre
Tibbits Summer Theatre under the direction of Charles Burr assembled an excellent professional company of 64 actors, directors, designers, musicians and technical staff, all talented
individuals working together, in the harried schedule of summer stock—7 shows in 9 weeks.
The 51st season continued the mix of long time favorites and Broadway
offerings that were brand new to the Tibbits. The mix for 2014 of something old and something new seemed to please the two largest demographics of our core audience.
Audiences hummed along with The Look of Love—The Songs of Burt
Bacharach and Hal David which featured some of our best singing actors.
A Chorus Line was a seamless blending of dance and song with one of the
largest paid companies ever assembled. The ever popular Guys and Dolls
proved to be a huge crowd pleaser and Alone Together kept audiences
laughing as they recognized themselves up on the stage.
As we have since 1988, we had a strong Popcorn Theatre season. The
roster we produced included Treasure Island, Beauty and the Beast and
Jack and the Beanstalk. We brought in Steven’s Puppets’ production of
The Wizard of Oz and comedy juggler Josh Casey’s show Can’t Sit Still.
The total attendance (Mainstage and Popcorn together) grew 12.5% from
the previous season. While income was up, A Chorus Line’s expenses
were also up—with more people on stage and an extra four days of rehearsal that was mandatory for a show which was nonstop dance. While
all the extra money spent was clear to see in the production, it did not generate enough extra sales at the box office.
We once again had a grand mix of returning actors and many brand new
faces—faces theatre goers will see more of in future seasons. As the company gets slightly larger, to accommodate the new musicals, housing was
at a premium. Thank you to all our volunteers who opened their homes for
our summer company.
In the past we have been nominated for two or three Wilde Awards (the
Michigan Tony) each season. With a change in
their rules both the 2013 and 2014 season were
eligible for this September’s awards. Tibbits is
very proud to have jumped up to 11 nominations
and two honorable mentions.
Charles Burr
Artistic Director
Tibbits Summer Theatre
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Summer Theatre (con’t)
2014 Tibbits Summer Theatre & Sponsors
The Look of Love
PNC Bank
A Chorus Line
Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C.
Attorneys & Counselors
Guys and Dolls
Branch County Community Theatre
Alone Together
Satek Winery
The Look of Love
Alone Together
Tibbits Popcorn Theatre
Dr. Jon & Seibra Herbener & Dr. Nichole Ellis
Treasure Island
Dedicated in loving memory of
Macy & Sydney Donay
by their sister, Kaia Brooke Donay
Beauty and the Beast
Great Lakes Chiropractic
Guys and Dolls
Jack and the Beanstalk
Honor Credit Union
A Chorus Line
Steven’s Puppets - The Wizard of Oz
Coldwater Exchange Club
Josh Casey - Can’t Sit Still
Treasure Island
Artists
Artwork for the shows provided by: Jeff Jones, Matt Biolchini and Clovis Bordeaux.
Production photos by Jeff Jones
Marketing by Blue Earth Studio, Inc.
Grant Support
Tibbits Summer Theatre was made possible through grant support from the
National Endowment for the Arts, Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs
Popcorn Theatre was made possible through support from Dr. Ed Lake, Dr. Young Yoon and
McDonald’s of Branch and Hillsdale Counties, White Pigeon, Centreville, Tekonsha and Marshall.
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Entertainment Series
Since it was built Tibbits Opera House
has presented a variety of what they used
to refer to as “Entertainments.” It has also
taken advantage of the building’s location
and convenient routing to bring in an outstanding line up of touring performers.
The 2013-14 Entertainment Series carried
on the tradition. It offered theatre, puppets, comedy and tragedy as well as classical and popular music. It also took advantage of its routing for major entertainers like The Hit Men, Lightwire Theatre
and of course, Jeff Daniels.
We opened the series with our own production of The Dixie Swim
Club for a nice light comedy featuring many of our Summer Theatre
regulars. In December Steven’s Puppets enthralled children and
adults alike with their production of Rumplestiltskin. A music concert
set for later that month had to be canceled due to illness of one of the
performers.
Amidst some challenging winter weather, The Hit Men gave an incredible show and capped off the City of Coldwater’s Ice Fest. Audiences enjoyed the stories of the road and the great musicianship of these performers who were The Four
Seasons with Frankie Valley.
Lightwire Theatre came to Tibbits after achieving a great deal of
recognition as a finalist on “America’s Got Talent.” Audiences
were amazed and mesmerized by the unique performance in which
the characters came to “light” out of the darkness to tell an entertaining tale through music
and action, and of course light!
Tibbits delved into the world of standup comedy with its own Coldwater Comedy Fest.
Featuring headliner Jeff Jenna along with
Danny Browing and emcee Andy Beningo the
show was fun and funny and resulted in
enough positive feedback to bring back in
2015 with a new set of comedians.
With a turn to the classical arts, Tibbits presented the Kalamazoo String Quartet in
April and Michigan Shakespeare Festival’s Romeo and Juliet in
May. Both were combined with school performances during the
day and the MSF also presented a workshop to our T-Tab group
on techniques of stage combat.
A late addition to the schedule actually became the opener for the
2014-15 Entertainment Series as beloved, Michigan-born actor
Jeff Daniels made his fourth appearance at the opera house.
Daniels an accomplished guitar player and songwriter, this time
performed his with son and the Ben Daniels Band. The series
made a profit of about $14,000 and contributed more than 2000
people to the total attendance at the theatre.
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Special Events Report
Tibbits Opera House conducts many fundraising events throughout the year. Special events
coupled with our annual membership drive is the lifeblood of the organization. Gifts from the
private sector are becoming more and more important in helping Tibbits Opera House
continue to provide quality entertainment throughout the region.
Tibbits Annual Auction – October 26, 2013
34th Annual Auction “An Evening in Paris”
This years theme nodded to the theatres newly restored
French Second Empire Façade. French-themed decorations
included Impressionist posters, fleurs-de-lis and the Eiffel
Tower. 300 guests met mimes and a juggler as well as Napoleon, Marie Antoinette and other French aristocrats. The
event included food catered by the Branch Area Career Center Culinary Arts students, beverages, plenty of socializing
and plenty of bidding with more than 600 items donated.
New items included a give-away basket at the start of the
live auction to get the crowd warmed up as well as a successful wine pull offering a chance to win a bottle of wine
valued anywhere from $10 to $100.
The auction grossed $64,075.41 with a net profit of $57,236.48. Darren Spieth and Dan Satow, owners
of Norton Auctioneers and Spieth & Satow Auctioneers, served as auctioneers for the event which was
fast-paced and entertaining. High bid for the evening came on a complete orthodontic treatment for
which donor Dr. Baron Whateley offered a second to the alternate bidder. Other top items were two
separate dinners donated by Kathy and Rick Merrill and another offered by JR and Jennifer Colbeck.
These donors also offered second items to the alternate bidders. Total raised from items donated by these
three donors alone was nearly $16,000.
Golf Outing – June 16, 2014
With beautiful weather, 15 four-man teams hit the green on Monday, June 16 for the Tibbits Annual
Golf Tournament, held at the Coldwater Golf Club. The 18-hole scramble began with a few welcoming
words from committee chair, Mike Beckwith. Golfers were treated to a light breakfast prior to the 9 a.m.
shotgun start, and enjoyed proximity games, player’s gifts, prizes and an awards luncheon.
The annual fundraiser grossed $15,432.00, seeing a profit of $11,417.97. This year’s tournament title
sponsors were Bloom Dairy, Inc., Oak Prairie Farms, and Lennard Ag Co. Other event sponsors included: Adult and Pediatric Dental Care, ASAMA
Coldwater Manufacturing, Bobilya Chrysler Dodge
Jeep, Business Impressions, Community Health Center
of Branch County, Dean Insurance, The Foundation
Golf Center, Gordon’s Culligan Water Conditioning,
Attorney JR Colbeck and LifeCare Ambulance Service.
Thirty businesses supported the event by becoming
hole sponsors and 13 businesses and individuals donated wonderful door prizes distributed during the
luncheon. Next year’s tournament will take place on
Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Coldwater Golf Course.
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Attendance
Date
Oct. 3-5, 2013
Presenter
TST Tibbits Ent. Series
Event
Dixie Swim Club
Total
Attend. Children
321
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174
Oct. 10-12, 2013
Branch Co Comm Theatre
The Crucible
399
Oct. 18-20, 2013
Oct. 26, 2013
Nov. 9, 2013
Tibbits Young Audiences
Tibbits Special Events
Tibbits Boosters
Comic Book Artist
Auction –An Evening in Paris
Pirate Event
805
350
36
350
0
24
Nov. 14-16, 2013
Quincy Drama Society
Alice in Wonderland
571
312
Nov. 17, 2013
Tibbits T-Tab
Backstage workshop
15
12
Nov. 22, 2013
Branch Co Comm Band
Concert - Fall Harvest of Songs
234
51
51
Nov. 26, 2013
CAMA
Community Thanksgiving Service
204
Dec. 5-7, 2013
Harvey
97
21
Dec. 8, 2013
Tibbits Entertainment Series Rumplestiltskin -Stevens Puppets
99
50
Dec. 12-14, 2013
Firebird Fine Arts Acadamy
322
112
210
The Nutcracker
Dec. 17, 2013
St. Charles Borromeo School Christmas Pageant
360
Dec. 18, 2013
Legg Middle School
Choir Concert
280
150
Dec. 19, 2013
Coldwater High School
Choir Concert
180
100
Dec. 20, 2013
Miller Auditorium
Sister’s Christmas Catechism
188
10
0
0
365
130
381
20
Dec. 21, 2013
Tibbits Entertainment Series Concert canceled
Jan. 10-11, 2014
Quincy Tip Up
Jan. 25, 2014
Tibbits Entertainment Series The Hit Men
Jan. 30, 2014
Tibbits Opera Foundation
Quincy Tip Up Miss Pageant
Annual Meeting
18
0
360
Feb. 6-8, 2014
Oklahoma!
669
Feb. 14-16, 20-22
Quincy Drama Society
Seussical
940
436
Feb. 27-28, Mar. 1
Coldwater Noon Rotary
Back to the Eighties
1251
436
Mar. 6-8, 2014
Golden Age
257
30
97
Mar. 9, 2014
Tibbits Entertainment Series Lightwire Theatre
337
Mar. 14, 2014
Tibbits Entertainment Series Coldwater Comedy Fest
140
10
Mar. 15, 16
RAW TV
Filming U.K. documentary - private
8
0
Mar. 21-23, 2014
The Emperor's New Clothes
821
301
0
Mar. 28, 2014
Branch Co. Comm. Band
Concert canceled
0
Apr. 20, 2014
Private Event
Private Event
22
0
Apr. 22, 2014
Tibbits Boosters
Volunteer Reception
111
18
Apr. 23, 2014
TYA School Programming
KSO String &Woodwind Ensembles
494
476
10
Apr. 23, 2014
Tibbits Entertainment Series KSO String Quartet
85
Apr. 25, 2014
Tibbits T-Tab
Teen Talent Show
148
75
Apr. 30, 2014
Quincy Comm. Schools
Ennio Emmanuel Concert
400
375
May 3, 2014
Branch Co. Comm.Chorus
Cabaret Concert
60
0
742
May 8-10, 2014
Willy Wonka
1309
May 12, 2014
Ugly Duckling -Wild Swan Theatre
805
878
May 14, 2014
MI Historic Pres. Network
Tour -Conference opener
30
0
May 16-18, 2014
Dance Factory
Dancing With Character Recital
1727
884
501
May 20, 2014
Frog and Toad -Wild Swan Theatre
526
May 22, 2014
Spring Choir Concert
108
38
May 24, 2014
Kathy's School of Dance
Dance 2014
520
200
May 28, 2014
Romeo & Juliet -MI Shakes.Fest.
450
435
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Attendance
Date
May 28, 2014
May 28, 2014
May 29, 2014
May 31, 2014
June 1, 2014
June 5, 2014
June 6, 2014
June 16, 2014
Jun. 20-21, 27-28
Jun. 26-28, Jul. 23,5
June 29, 2014
July 5, 11-12
July 10-12, 16-19
Presenter
T-Tab
Tibbits Entertainment Series
Legg Middle School
Firebird Fine Arts Acadamy
Private Event
Arts Alive/Tibbits Boosters
Tibbits Special Events
Event
Stage Combat Workshop
Romeo & Juliet -MI Shakes.Fest.
Spring Choir Concert
Spring Fling
Private Event
Arab Am Nat.Museum School Event
Art Walk/Kids Art Rocks Reception
Golf Outing
Treasure Island
Covenant Church
The Look of Love
The Book of Eli - Movie
Beauty and The Beast
A Chorus Line
July 18-19, 25-26
July 27, 2014
Covenant Church
Tibbits Entertainment Series
Private Event
Covenant Church
Tibbits Boosters
Smith Memorial Concert
Covenant Church
Tibbits Boosters
Misc.
July 24-26,30-31,
Aug.1-2
Aug. 1-2, 2014
Aug. 7-9, 13-16
Aug. 7-8, 2014
Aug. 21, 2014
Aug. 23, 2014
Aug. 28, 2014
Sep. 13, 2014
Sep. 20, 2014
Sep. 21, 28, 2014
Sep. 29, 2014
Total
Children
11
59
42
95
100
689
100
58
1017
11
10
5
30
35
249
28
0
654
1046
24
140
1198
1579
40
755
68
Jack and the Beanstalk
Man of Steel
828
548
160
80
Guys and Dolls
Steven's Puppets - Wizard of Oz
Alone Together
Josh Casey - Can't Sit Still
Jeff Daniels & Ben Daniels Band
Wedding
Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Dancing with Celebrities
Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic
Church Service
Boosters Annual Meeting
Rehearsals for 2014-15 events
1711
242
377
1419
378
517
250
140
101
200
225
44
194
10
20
40
41
10
300
100
0
23
28,981 11,551
Summary
30,903 Total Including Performers
11,551 Total Children Served
233 Days of Usage
28 Community Events
34 Tibbits Events
1 Partnership Event
4 Private Events
67 Total Events
“Backstage Pass” - TYA Theatre Workshop, 2014
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Touching youth with quality arts experiences and supporting and supplementing the arts education
offered by the schools is the entire focus of Tibbits Young Audiences.
Tibbits Young Audiences (TYA) produces two shows a year, a fall show and a spring musical under the
direction of qualified volunteers. The productions are often the only contact some area youth have with
cultural based activities. They learn leadership, responsibility, teamwork and creativity all under the
guise of having fun.
Comic Book Artist was produced in October 2013 by TYA. It was a “super hero comedy” with 49 young
actors in grades fourth through eighth directed by Crystal Stavistke and produced by Tirsha Odisher.
The students represented the following cities: Allen, Angola, Athens, Bronson, Coldwater, Quincy, Sturgis, and Union City.
In March 2014 TYA presented the musical, The Emperor’s New Clothes by
Karen Boettcher-Tate. Under the leadership of director Julia Littley and producer Tirsha Odisher, 49 students in
grades fourth through eighth participated from Allen, Athens Bronson,
Coldwater, Quincy and Union City.
A children’s theatre audition workshop
was offered in August to students from
From The Emperor’s New Clothes
the local area in grades three and up to
prepare those who were interested in
the audition process for TYA. Hosted and taught by T-TAB, young actors participated in a three hour
workshop on the basics of auditioning and performance, culminating in a mock audition/presentation.
Thank you to Kiwanis for generously sponsoring the TYA program in 2013-2014.
Tibbits Teen Advisory Board (T-Tab)
T-Tab is an exceptionally busy group of 6-12 graders. They help behind the scenes at the theatre, at numerous community events and at T-Tab meetings. They learn about theatre and its workings, create and
produce their own events and performances. They have fun but in the process get organizational experience, build confidence, increase their self esteem, and develop leadership skills—all real life skills.
2013-2014 T-Tab members: Macneil Blansit, Helen Blansit, Ella Budd, Kaitlin Colyer, Proud Dumrongpun, Ben Fagen, Emily Fagen, Michayla Lock, Allie Marshall, Connor Michael, Asya Modert,
Linzy Jo Monks, Brynn Niedzwiecki, Nathan King, MacKenzie Pickell, Sarah Odom, Cami Price, Jenny
Shin, Jazmyne Sours, Alexis Sunday, Rylee Suday, Kaylee Swift, Mary Tate, Sabrina VanAuker & Erin
Washburn. Jillian Carey was the 2013-2014 T-Tab Advisor with Angela Washburn as her assistant coordinator.
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Tibbits Boosters — Volunteers
Tibbits Boosters completed their 9th year supporting Tibbits Opera House and Arts Council. This year we
made a financial donation of over $1,500 as well as donated Popcorn Theatre tickets and a Tibbits Tile to
the Annual Auction. Our fundraisers included Kids' Art Rocks, the first Pirate Adventure, and the final
year for Dancing with the Celebrities.
Kids' Art Rocks presented 16 pieces of artwork created
by Branch County students during an open house in
the Art Gallery at Tibbits during the June Art Walk.
All artwork was rented out to local businesses to be on
display through July of 2015. This fundraiser has been
an annual event for five years and will continue next
year.
Tibbits Ahoy! A Pirate Adventure was the newest
fundraiser from the Tibbits Boosters. We had 24 kids
and 4 parents travel through the theater. They enjoyed
pirate activities and earned part of their pirate costume T-Tab’s Ben Fagen & Kaitlyn Colyer, receiving top
garb. Kids enjoyed writing a secret message, digging prize at 2014’s Dancing with the Celebrities.
for treasure, pinning a parrot on a pirate, throwing a
fish through a life ring, hearing a story and even learning a song and dance to perform on stage for their
parents! This was much fun, as we were led by our fearless Captain Pirate on the Slippery Squid at Port
Barton. We will be returning in the fall of 2015 with this event.
Our final year for Dancing with the Celebrities was different than previous years. In the past multiple
local couples fundraised during the summer and then danced on stage for an audience in September. This
year, due to unexpected circumstances, illness and injury by the final event only one couple remained.
With an array of new talented acts, we still had a great show. Our T-TAB couple, Ben Fagen and Kaitlyn Colyer won the glorious Disco Ball Trophy for the 7th and final Dancing with the Celebrities.
The volunteer reception this year, themed “Volunteers are Shining Stars”, recognized 50+ volunteers
with over 100 hours of recorded service with a personalized name badge and pin. Vera Renshaw was
honored as Volunteer of the Year. We also honored our volunteers with our first annual Ice Cream Social. Volunteers were invited to attend the event at the Coach Eby Center where the Booster Board
served ice cream sundaes as a thank you to the volunteers. The Sweet Adelines provided delightful entertainment while everyone enjoyed their ice cream.
Our annual Booster meeting was held at the end of
September in the art gallery at Tibbits. We were delighted to announce that 264 volunteers served over
8,700 hours of service to Tibbits this year. Suzanne
Fillmore was elected Treasurer and Joan Waterbury
was elected Member-at-large; both will serve two-year
terms.
Pirate sing-along, 2014
Angela Washburn
President Tibbits Booster Board
Tibbits Booster Board:
Candace Newkirk, Vice President; Diane Riegel, Past President; Suzanne Fillmore, Treasurer; Diana
Conant, Secretary; Marianne Hodson, Data Manager; Marisue Taylor, Long Range Planning; Jan Borer,
Historian; Darene Sargent, Special Events; Shirley Easterday & Joan Waterbury, Members-at-Large
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Community Service
Each year Tibbits Opera Foundation helps other organizations through the donation of
tickets, gift items, props, costumes, set pieces or sharing theatre advice and expertise.
Tibbits also collaborates with other organizations on events held at the theatre. Following
is a partial list of the organizations who benefited from Tibbits’ community service:
Altrusa International of Branch County
Angola Chamber of Commerce
Battle Creek Coyotes
Beginnings Care for Life
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boys and Girls Club of Battle Creek
Bronson Polish Festival
Coldwater Area Ministerial Association
Coldwater Community Schools
Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary
Coldwater United Way
CHC Foundation
Knights of Columbus - Cristo Rey Church
Dave Storrs Memorial Golf Outing
Jonesville Athletic Boosters Club
Kimball Camp Nature Center -YMCA
Tibbits Opera Foundation
& Arts Council, Inc.
received operational
funding through a grant
from the MCACA &
the National Endowment
for the Arts.
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Max Larsen Elementary
Star of the West Milling
Michigan Historic Preservation Network
Quality Deer Management Association
Quincy Community Schools
RISE, Inc. - Angola
St. Anthony’s Church
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Sturgis Parenting Fair
Sturgis Young Civic Center
Trine University
Trinity Lutheran School - Sturgis
Union City Rotary
Young Michigan Dances
Membership
Tibbits membership is the backbone of our programming. We tell our members that “We can’t
do it without you” and we mean that in every sense. Our corporate membership includes 38
members. 405 members make up our individual member list. Without this ongoing support,
we would not be able to offer the programming that we do, at affordable prices.
As part of Tibbits Entertainment Series, we welcomed The Hitmen to the Tibbits stage as well
as Coldwater Comedy Fest. These and many other events helped to warm and entertain audiences through a brutally cold winter! Once again Tibbits Summer Theatre 2014, offered a season of hit shows for one of the best seasons ever. None of this would be possible without our
loyal members.
Our individual and corporate membership roster has grown significantly as of late. We look
forward to another exciting year and want to be able to welcome even more members to our list
in the coming months!
The Tibbits membership committee deserves many thanks for their creativity and hard work in
obtaining new members.
Caroline Christy, Membership Chairperson
Georgann Reppert, Barbara Mullally, Laura Lutterbeck,
Chris Rodesiler, Molly VanStone, Committee Members
Molly Long, Membership Director
Barton S. Tibbits Sponsor
One of the highlights of the annual Tibbits auction is the Barton S. Tibbits Sponsorship.
The winning bidder receives their choice of seats for every performance at the theatre for
the entire year. For 2014, Ralph and Carol Schafer became our BST Sponsors.
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2012 - 2013
2002 - 2011
2001
2000
1999
1990 - 1998
1989
1988
1986 - 1987
Ralph & Carol Schafer
Norma Geishert
Ed & Norma Geishert (10 years)
Ed Geishert
Harold & Jane Schultz
Dale & Judy Custer
Harold & Jane Schultz (9 years)
Irv & Catherine Harris
Ed & Sylvia Geishert
Richard & Marie Bettinger (2 years)
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Individual Members
Our members are the foundation for this historic theatre. Without them, we would not be able to keep
the doors open and offer affordable programming. We thank each and every one of you for your
generosity and support of the Tibbits Opera House. For more information on membership and its
benefits, please call Tibbits at 517-278-6029 or visit our website, www.Tibbits.org
Individual contributors are
recognized according
to the following categories:
Curtain Raiser $1000 +
Angel $650 to $999
Star $450 to $649
Benefactor $250 to $449
Friend $100 to $249
Donor $40 to $99
Curtain Raiser
Anonymous
Paul & Kathy Bair
M. Marie Bettinger - Emerson
Ken & Becky Bible
Mrs. Richard Biringer
Dr. Robert W Browne
Gonzie Cardenas
Randy & Caroline Christy
David & Carol Coyle
Dan & Judy Dobson
Ruth Fitzgerald
Linda Galliers
Dr. David & Shana Grife
Richard & Elanie Moore
Dr. Wallace & Candace Newkirk,
in Memory of Alice Edwards
Curt & Ruth Proctor
Charlene Lawson
Jon & Twyla Slack
Mary, Jim & Tom Smith
Charles & Beverly Tippmann
Don & Donnie Van Brackel
Vena K. Wade
Brent Withington
Angel
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Angela Briggs
Ken & Christine Delaney
Gayl & Beverly Doster
Dr. Ron & Margie Gibson
Evelyn & Corbin Grimes
Janice Morrison
Kevin & Amy Paradine
Georgann Reppert
Ray & Bev Sebastian
Eugene & Sharon Wallace
Paul & Connie Winbigler
Star
Benefactor (con’t)
Douglas & Sharon Bloom
Stan & Judy Bushouse
Jeff & Teresa Dean
Keith & Linda Gardner
Erland & Janet Gleason
Jane Hurley
Dick & Linda Knirk
Irv & Kathy Kontowsky
Charlene Lawson
Tom & Polly Locke
Dan & Carol Ludlow
Marv & Betty Malovey
Kenneth & Marilyn Miller
Timothy & Aloha Miller
Kevin & Amy Paradine
Stan Reeder
Lucinda Sebald & Andy Van Doren
J.L. Shorno
Terry & Bea Wilber
Joe & Kay Pierce
Michael & Diane Pridgeon
Remus & Donna Rigg
John & Joan Rohloff
David & Del Rubley
Ruth & John Scheidler
Roche Schulfer & Mary Beth Fisher
Dale & Sally Seiberling
Robert & Valerie Shedd
Larry & Mary Sielken
Bernie & Becky Stankewicz
Darlene & John Starr
Jan Storrs
Julie Stratos
Norbert Strobel
John & Lois Swanson
Marisue Taylor
Cork & Carol Tinervia
Larry & Deb Todak
Henry & Allison Tyson
John & Ginny Watkins
David & Patricia Watson
Russell & Jan Whitaker
Richard & Delores White
Benefactor
Ronald & Wilma Ball
Susan Bercaw
John & Sandra Bolton
Byron & Alice Bond
Ivan & Jan Boynton
Loren & Sheryl Burlingame
Vilma Carlson
John & Helyn Castle
Hon. Michael & Dorothy Cherry
William & Sharon Chinery
Guy & Joyce Cobb
Dylan & Jodi Foster
Gene & Louise Fry
Dawn & Jeff Gallup
Norma Geishert
Karen Hargreave
James Berton Harris
Don & Leigh Ann Hicks
Brian & Renee Hodson
Joyce Hubbs
Bill Johnson
Wilma Lange
John & Sharon Lindamood
Mary Lukas
Nancy Mahle
Bill & Karen Malatinsky
Marvin & Susan Merkle
Kathy & Rick Merrill
Joe & Natha Olds
Ken & Lyne Wirtz
Friend
Bruce & Liz Andres
Marylou Ansari
Jack & Jeanne Asher
Darrell & Virginia Avery
Lynn Bach
John & Lynn Bachelor
Peter & Marie Baldwin
Carroll & Peg Barnes
Jim & Carol Barnes
William & Randi Barr
Mike & Maggie Beckwith
Caren Bell
Ronald & Kay Bercaw
Mike & Pam Bouwman
Lee & Jean Brayton
Reverend Paul & Judy Brisbane
Loraine Brooks
Bob & Barbara Brott
Douglas Brown
Harriet Burgess
Dick & Dorothy Burrows
Donna Bohn Calissi
Judith Carpenter
Wayne & Sheryl Case
Individual Members (con’t)
Friend (con’t)
Bruce & Beth Caswell
Lorraine Clyne
J.R. & Jennifer Colbeck
James & Pamela Cole
Michelle Colyer
Michael & Diana Conant
Don & Verla Cook
Fred Copple
Christina & Akram Daoud
Sheryl Dart
Joanne Dean
Pieter & Gail Doerr
Jay & Kristen Dogan
Nan Donay
Merle & Elizabeth Donbrock
Charlie & Pat Doner
Dennis & Cheryl Downs
Steve & Diane Downs
Thomas & Jo Ann Duff
Tom & Heather Eldridge
Kenneth & Judy Elliot
Jack & Barbara Faulkner
Jack & Kathy Ferguson
James & Samantha Ferry
Bill & Jan Fifer
Jeryn & Carol Frederick
Wava Gano
Greg & Marilyn Gemmill
Jim & Barbara Gordon
Monica & Bob Granger
Bruce & Nancy Gregory
Erlu Gute
Mary Guthrie
Gerald & Fran Hage
Terry & Jane Hamlin
Mike & Rachel Hard
Michael & Beth Harding
Carol Hatfield
Gerry,Muriel & Turner Hice
Elaine Hicks
Sharon Hillquist
Ethel Hinkley
Marianne Hodson
Mike & Bonita Hoffner
Allie Hostetler
Tracey Howard
Linda & Larry Ives
Hal & Amy Jensen
Gerald & Sherrie Jones
Ralph & Pam Kasprzyk
Deanna Kehoe
Doris Kehoe
Wayne & Dorothy Kellogg
Kandice & Greg Kieliszewski
John & Carol Kmiotek
Kevin & Michelle Sheppard
William & Patricia Shoemaker
Jim & Jill Knaack
Rex & Ann Simmerman
Dennis & Deidre Bradley Knapp
Clyde & Claire Smeltzer
Ken & Kathie Knight
Edwin & Carolyn Smith
Jeannine Koessel
Rita Snyder
Mary Jo Kranz
Jim & Karen Sobeske
David & Susan Kreiger
Nancy Sprow
Kenneth & Diane Kurtz
Maynard & Nancy Stafford
Diane Langan
Michael & Nancy Stevens
Vicki Legg
William & Sally Stewart
Chuck & Jayne Lillis
Jan Storrs
Zoe Livermore
Dick & Jane Sutherland
Robert & Margaret Loose
Timothy & Kimberly Taylor
Jeff & Laura Lutterbeck
Bill & Carole Tyson
Bart & Lynn Marshall
Barbara Vainner
Harold & Diana Massey
Larry & Tami Van Auker
Lowell & Suzanne Maxson
Jerry & Letha VanBlarcom
Dennis & Carole McCafferty
Lee & Molly VanStone
Dollie McGough
Robert & Shirley Vice
Jim & Chris Melton
Tonia Vorce
Paul & Nora Meredith
Don & Ann Vrablic
Marvin & Susan Merkle
Lucinda Wakeman & David Smoker
William & Gloria Messner
Larry & Connie Waldron
Sherill & Bernie Metten
Margaret & Brent Weigle
James & Marion Miller
Lynn Wernet
Bill & Michelle Milnes & Family
Byron & Eileen White
Jean & Bill Milnes
Jim & Virginia White
Kenny Morris & Carolyn Stewart,
Sally Whitten
in Memory of Phyllis Bodolay
Warren Widener
Scott & Diane Morrison
Brent & Ginny Wilber
Robert & Barbara Mullally
Doreen Wilcox
Darrell & Karen Nichols
Jennifer Wingard
Jayne & Tom Osborn
Patricia Woods
Virginia Oxenrider
Robert & Jo Ann Zabonick
Donald & Susan Paarlberg
Dick & Beverly Zeluff
Larry & Barb Parks
Dale & Sarah Parshall
Donor
Fred Pasche
Annette Adams
Kechia Peiffer
Nick & Jessie Bachler
John & Maureen Petzko
Judge James & Evelyn Bachman
Helen Pierce
Mary Anne Bair
Patricia Pipe
Robert Ball
Mary Pohl
Ron & Deb Balowski
Todd & Theresa Price
Charles & Kathleen Bappert
Grace Reynolds
Jennifer Benson
Dennis & Diane Riegel
Jeff & Janean Bignell
Jan & Bill Robinson
Mel & Ann Boltz
Peter Rogovich
Carol Borden
John & Charlene Rucker
Linda & Cliff Bowers
Jacqueline Russell
Dennis & Paula Brieske
Steve & Christina Rutz
Trisha Brokus
Polly & Ben Schwendener
Jeff & Rhonda Budd
James & Sue Scofield
Evelyn Burgess
Selina Searing
Kathy Burk
Steve & Jennifer Searls
Karen Buys
Thomas & Marilyn Shea
John Chase
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Friend (con’t)
Individual Members (con’t)
Donor (con’t)
Donor (con’t)
Doris Coay
Alice Conrad
Barbara Contat
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Covell
Mike & Alice Crenshaw
Dennis Cudahy
Aaron Cummings
Judy Custer
Mary Deegan
James Demkowski
Carl & Brenda Demlow
Marjorie Dexter
Gene & Shirley Easterday
Martha Farber
Don & Trish Farrand
Steven & Tracy Foster
Betty Fox
Robert & Joan Fox
Ron & Irene Frambes
Barbra Fry
Matt, Kristi, Lexi & Ava Galliers
Donna Gardner
Julie & Ford Gibson
Linda Goodale
Elizabeth Grace
William & Rita Graham
Norman Green
The Grupke Family
Sandy Haig
Marda & Bill Hamilton
Marjorie Harris
Barbara Harvey
Randall & Mary Kay Hazelbaker
Anthony & Lucinda Headley
Bruce Helmer
Johanna Hippensteel
Bob & Donna Huntley
John & Maureen Hutchinson
Richard & Janet Johnson
Andrew Klein
Karie Lacy-Foulk
John, Rain & Eric Kemperman
Michael & Penny Kinter
Betty Kurtz
Judy Latchaw
Ray & Bonnie Lehman
Dawn Leno
Steve & Julia Littley
David & Sally Lockwood
Robert & Margaret Loose
Joe & Lisa Lopez
Mike & Carole Loudenslager
Larry Loviska
Jim & Nancy Lyke
Lynette Mallow
Bob & Anne Marso
Richard & Burniece McClelland
Don & Karen Michael
Allison, Amanda & Brian Miller
Susan & Nick Miller
Mary Ann Morrill
Patricia Morrill
Linda Myers & Harry Marshall
Jane Nastally
Albert & Jean Nelson
Angela & Brandon Neusbaum
Kim & Brad Nichols
Joel & Kristen Niedzwiecki
Mike & Ann Nowicki
Brian & Nancy Nunemaker
Bill & Trish Odisher
William & Wendy O'Grady
Mary Jo Ours
John & Grace Parshall
Deletta Payne
Jim & Deborah Peters
Bill & Geri Post
Darryl & Sherry Preston
Larry Rich
Carl & Deb Rifenburg
Duane & Vera Rufenacht
Jacqueline Russell
Harry & Victoria Ruthrauff
William Ryan
Darene Sargent
Dave & Janice Sattler
Bob & Cathy Schaupp
Don & Leslie Schlie
Gerald & Janet Schoenle
James & Sue Scofield
Jacqueline Seibert
Dzidra Shamuluas
Glenn & Ellen Shoun
Doug & Della Smith
Chip & Josie Smith
Joe & Susan Sobeske
Dave & Gretchen Stefanski
Kristie & Reed Stewart
Kellie Stroud
Dean Sullivan
Jean Swart
Roy & Shirley Tappenden
Douglas Thaxton
Bill & Carole Tyson
Beverly Walton
Dan Washburn
Linn Wellet
John & Nancy Wilhelm
Joseph & Judith Wright
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Donated Goods
and Services
2013 - 2014
Audrey Adams
Martha Bartlett
Best Western Plus
Biggby Coffee
Jean Biringer
Blue Hat Coffee
Donna Bontrager
Caroline Christy
Dan & Judy Dobson
Jerry Ford
Rolla Frisinger
Norrita Geiman
Graphics 3
Home City Ice Company
Joyce Hubbs
Terry Hyland
Linda Ives
Ronda Ives
Leon Kriser
Polly Locke
Mary Luke
Diana Manlove
Maurices
Brad & Cindy Moore,
In memory of the Estate of
M. June (Wilkinson) Tews
& Garfield Wilkinson
Shirley Petroshus
Kay Riegel
Carl Rifenburgh
Lola Rig
Patty Rockey
Darlyn Roloff
Louise Russell
Penny Tappenden
Voss Art
Corporate Members
Corporate members consist of local businesses and service clubs. They offer generous
support to Tibbits and the arts. Please support them as a way of thanking them. We encourage all
businesses and service clubs to become corporate members.
Corporate Partner
Caroline P. Lowe, CPA
Coldwater Lake Marina
Dally Tire Company
Spieth & Satow, Auctioneers & Appraisers
Taylor, Plant & Watkins PC
Corporate Director
Corporate Benefactor
Allstate Insurance– Brian Hodson
Century Bank and Trust
Potawatomie Recreation Area, Inc.
Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
Baker College
Branch Insurance Agency, Inc.
Dr. Matthew Christopher, D.D.S.
Coldwater Downtown Business Assn.
G & W Display Fixtures, Inc.
Hilliard Lyons - Tod Dally
Holicki Eye Centers
Kellogg Community College
Kesas Cove Resort
Kiess Jewelry
Jack Lintner, Attorney at Law
Marble Lake Resort & Marina
Pavlov & Associates, CPA, PC
Phil’s Driving School, LLC
Xi Alpha Beta - Beta Sigma Phi
Corporate Angel
B’s Shop & Fly - Ray & Fran Bregger
The Stanton Foundation
Corporate Star
Altrusa International of Branch County
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing
Branch County Economic Growth Alliance
Dr. Bosco Chan, D.D.S.
Coldwater Kiwanis Club
Mc Donald’s - Jim & Laura Maynard
Middletons Mouldings
Monarch Community Bank
Corporate Friend
Branch County Conference & Visitor’s Bureau
Cooper Tire & Rubber Foundation
Rainbow Motor Sales
We recognize our corporate contributors according to the following categories:
Corporate Partner
Corporate Director
Corporate Angel
Corporate Star
Corporate Benefactor
Corporate Friend
$2500 and above
$1500 to $2499
$1000 to $1499
$500 to $999
$250 to $499
$249 and below
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Volunteers
Volunteers donated 8759 hours to Tibbits Opera House during the 2013 - 2014 fiscal year.
Only hours submitted by volunteers themselves, are tracked and recorded.
Tom Adams
Sharon Alexander
Jeanne Asher
Jack Asher
Sabrina Aughenbaugh
Virginia Avery
Keith Baker
Marilyn Baker
Bob Ball
Jim Barnes
Carol Barnes
Carol Bavin
Steve Bavin
Mike Beckwith
Susan Bercaw
Becky Moore-Bible
Jacki Bilsborrow
Jim Bilsborrow
Dan Blakely
Jean Blakely
Doug Bloom
Ann Boltz
Mel Boltz
Jan Borer
Jim Borer
Sarah Bostion
Anna Brockway
Loraine Brooks
Barbara Brott
Cameron Brown
Arlean Buck
Ella Budd
Stephanie Burdick
Judy Bushouse
Stan Bushouse
Jillian Carey
Matt Clark
J.R. Colbeck
Jennifer Colbeck
Michelle Colyer
Kaitlyn Colyer
Diana Conant
Judy Cook
Carol Coyle
Betty Dearing
Christine Delaney
Ken Delaney
Mary Ann Dobson
Steve Dobson
Teri Dobson
Dusti Donbrock
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Chris Donbrock
Shirley Easterday
Ben Fagen
Emily Fagen
Sherry Fagen
Amy Fenner
Jason Ferrell
Brody Fillmore
Suzanne Fillmore
Sue Foos
Mark Foos
Dylan Foster
Irene Frambes
Rolla Frisinger
Wava Gano
Keith Gardner
Linda Gardner
Cathy Gordon
Jim Gordon
Sean Groves
Kellie Groves
Stacy Guertler
Lori Groholski
Fran Hage
Kerry Hamrick
Barbara Mosher-Hantz
Richard Hantz
Karen Hargreave
Barbara Harvey
Beth Harvey
Randall Hazelbaker
Mark Heydlauff
Brian Hodson
Carol Hodson
Marianne Hodson
Dorla L. Horkey
Audrey Hostetler
Joyce Hubbs
Ellerie Hughes
Terry Hyland
Linda Ives
Deborah Jersey
Sylvia Johns
Jan Johnson
Andy Karr
Pat Karr
Pam Kasprzyk
Kathryn Kiehnau
Zach Kiehnau
Cindy King
Leon Kriser
Debbie Landis
Vicki Legg
Abby Lehman
Annie Lehman
Marlene Lehman
Christine Lewis
Daniel Lewis
Linda Lintner
Jack Lintner
Julia Littley
Steve Littley
JoAnn Lloyd
Rick Lloyd
Michayla Lock
Polly Locke
Peggie Long
Caroline Lowe-Christy
Laurie Ludlow
Mark Ludlow
Laura Lutterbeck
Jacqui Lyon
Nancy Mahle
Carol Malovey
Betty Malovey
Marv Malovey
Vicki Manning
Allie Marshall
Lynn Marshall
Jim Maynard
Jennifer McCaughna
Rick Merrill
Connor Michael
Al Mikolajczyk
Kathy Mikolajczyk
Susan Mitoska
Asya Modert
Dusty Modert
Linzy Jo Monks
Janet Morrison
Jean Morrison
Kenny Morris
Barb Mullally
Kyoko Murase
Christy Nagle
Nathan Neihardt
Candace Newkirk
Wallace Newkirk
Joel Niedzwiecki
Kristen Niedzwiecki
Bill Odisher
Tirsha Odisher
Volunteers (con’t)
The monetary value of these donated hours equals, $193836.67 . We thank each and every
volunteer for being a vital part of the success of the organization.
Curtis Odom
Laura Odom
Sarah Odom
Marilyn Ostrander
Larry Ostrander
Kechia Peiffer
Steve Pickell
Raeanne Renner
Dawn Putnam
Dave Renshaw
Vera Renshaw
Grace Reynolds
Barb Rice
Dennis Riegel
Diane Riegel
Kay Riegel
Laurie Rosenberg
Jane Roush
Lauri Rowe
Graham Rowe-Bultnick
Charlene Rucker
Chris Russell
Gail Russell
Victoria Ruthrauff
Judy Sanders
Virgil Sanders
Darene Sargent
Dan Satow
Kim Satow
Sam Satow
Ruth Scheidler
Ray Sebastian
Dee Smith
Mary Smith
Brandie Sours
Jazmyne Sours
Judy Sours
Clarissa Spaulding
Joan Spaulding
Olivia Spaulding
Darin Spieth
Nancy Sprow
Caitlyn Stayner
Mary Gail Stevens
*Carolyn Stewart
Kristie Stewart
Julie Stratos
Norbert Strobel
Dean Sullivan
Leslie Sunday
Jean Swart
Kaylee Swift
Cindy Tate- Curtis
Mary Tate
Marisue Taylor
Deborah Thenen
Sandy Tistle
Deb Todak
Larry Todak
Pam VanStone
Molly VanStone
Anna-Marie Vorce
Vena Wade
Karen Walker
Lloyd Walrack
Sheila Walrack
Angela Washburn
Cheryl Washburn
Erin Washburn
Ken Washburn
Joan Waterbury
Baron V. Whateley
Kitty Wilcox
Aaron Wolfcale
Sierra Wolfcale
Connie Wood
Jennifer Wortz
Gina Wright
Tammy Wright
Bob Wymer
Mary Wymer
Dave Wynn
Dorothy Young
*Deceased
Photos from Top
1. Carol Hodson, running
the auction “wine pull”
2. Booster Ice cream social
3. Volunteer of the year,
Vera Renshaw embracing
Christine Delaney
4. Carol Coyle and
volunteers manning golf
registration
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Memorials (Operational)
**New in 2013-2014 fiscal year
Russell Aker
Lou Anchill
Kathryn Anderson
Dorothy Atchinson
Emily Alexander
Robin Aughenbaugh
M.G. Bailey
Donna Baker
Mary Barnes
Richard Bettinger
Richard F. Biringer
Gaye Bloom
Margaret Bobier
Jon Bodolay
Phyllis Bodolay
Joseph Bonfiglio
William Bopp
Oscar Brooks
Kenneth Brown
Francis Carr
Morene Carr
Christine Colbeck
Sam Cole
Clyde Connell
Patricia Cudahay
Dorothy Culy
Donahue Davidson
Duke Davidson
John Dean
Elmer Dobson
R. Ella Downes
Ruth Fiske
Dr. Richard Fitzgerald
Florene Fuhrman
John S. Furry
Sylvia Geishert
Stanley Godfrey
Mary Good
William Good
Brian Hargreave
Bud Harvey
Margaret Hayes
Paul Herman
Phyllis Herman
Phyllis Hickey
Eloise Holben
Noah Hortsch
Doris Houghton
Elmer Houghton
Bill Hyska
Freda Mae Johnson
Donald Kehoe
Franz Keller
Wilma Kennedy
Clyde Kibiloski
Wendell Kindberg
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Rae Kleindinst
Jan Koss
Jim Koss
Charles Lange
Helen LaVelle
Robert Lees
Dorothy Legg
Ruth Lockwood
Dr. Fredrick Lohse
Ernest Luce
Victor Lukas
Elaine G. Marion
Dorothy Mason
Raymond Mast
Dr. Harold (Dutch) Meier
Nadine McPherson
John Milnes
Marguerite Milnes
Bertha Molby
Norma Moss
Florence Murphy
Marlin Musselman
Robert Nagle
Thomas Normandin
Al Obed
Lieucelle Oder
Adelaide Olsen
Roy Olsen
Haig Petrosoff
Ilda Philips
Robert J. Pickering
Donald Reppert
Lyman Robinson
Flora Root
Belle Rosener-Kapp
Helen Russell
Michael Sherman
Louise Shorno
Mary Sobeske
James Spaulding
Blanche Spross
Peggy Steel
Barbara Strobel
Margaret J. Stokes
Peggy Suever
Clara Tall
Howard and Marian Teeter
Mary Towns
Hugh H. Tyler
Dennis R. and Estelle Vanes
Treva Vore
Ruth and Bill Wakeman
John H. Walker
David West
Charles Westendarp
Hazel Widener
Karen Williams
Katheleen Winemiller
Joan Wright
Jack Youngquist
Donna Youtsey
Kas & Ruth Zeck
Susan Zeck
―But if the while I think on thee,
dear friend, all losses are restored
and sorrows end.‖
William Shakespeare
Memorials
Tibbits Opera House has a very long history and over its 132 years, easily hundreds of thousands of
souls have stepped on its stage to perform, sat in the house to watch the show, or spent hours making
theatre and performances “happen” whether for themselves, for the community, or for the arts.
Carolyn Stewart
(Dec. 27, 1952 – Nov. 28, 2014)
Carolyn worked at Tibbits for 15 years retiring in 2013. She worked here, but that is
really not the right word. Carolyn exuded passion for this theatre. She shared her passion with hundreds of volunteers who are the cogs and gears of the organization. Perhaps dearest to her, she shared her passion for Tibbits and theatre with hundreds of
youth either through the shows she directed for Tibbits Young Audiences or with TTab.
She taught young and old alike about theatre. She taught them about Tibbits history.
She shared with them the importance of giving and working. For the youth, if they
enjoyed performing and being backstage, she felt it was also important to understand the work that
makes it happen. She taught them the importance of community service and fundraising because she
wanted them to understand that’s the reality behind the applause.
There are many who share a deep passion and connection to Tibbits Opera House, feeling and understanding the energy within this old theatre. Perhaps that unique energy is the residue of all of the souls
who have crossed the boards over the years. If that is so, then we can feel confident a bit of Carolyn’s
spirit will live on within the collective energy that IS Tibbits.
Agnes Bopp
(July 16, 1922 – July 21, 2014)
Agnes was an active member of our community. She taught in the Coldwater Schools for 10 years and
was active with her church, the CHC Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels and many other community projects.
She was an avid reader and an enthusiastic supporter of the arts and children. Just like the pebble
dropped in a pond which creates a ripple of waves, Agnes nurtured a love of music in her family and
each of them has shared their talents creating an artistic ripple throughout our community. She served on
the Tibbits Young Audiences Committee at its formation and helped to lay the foundation for what the
program has become today, supporting productions with a cast of children and providing arts opportunities for the schools.
Greg Brayton
(July 23, 1955 – June 18, 2014)
Greg was a dedicated musician and performed throughout the community. He began his musical career
in high school and studied at the Montreau Music School of Jazz after graduation before attending the
Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati for a year. He started The Blind Man’s Bluff band and toured
throughout the U.S. and Canada. He performed many times on the Tibbits stage with his band and later
with the Coldwater Rotary Show and other events. He formed his own recording studio using it to assist
other musicians as well as businesses. More recently he was active in the praise band of his church and
continued to share his musical talents with our community.
Granger Preston
(Sept. 1, 1929 – July 17, 2014)
Granger was a hoofer with years of traveling and performing under his belt before he settled in Coldwater. He was well known for his tap dancing and playing the trumpet. He enjoyed teaching tap and began working with a group from Branch County Community Theatre a year ahead of time in order to prepare them for the tap-dancing musical 42nd Street. He performed many times on the Tibbits stage for
BCCT, for Young Michigan Dances and other opportunities. Even into his 80s you would find him
teaching tap at the Burnside Senior Center and always ready with a “roll” or a “break,” two of those basic taps steps you learned early on.
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Restoration Report
With the completion of the façade restoration in 2013, much of 2014 has been dedicated
to planning what will come next, from project phasing to funding. A new design
development study, completed in January with assistance from the Cynthia Woods
Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors, part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation,
turned focus to the interior. The study addresses, albeit less glamorous, but necessary
updates to outdated systems such as electrical, heating and cooling. It also addresses the
functionality of the stage and rigging system and how to bring them up to operating
standards of a modern theatre in the 21st century. Deciding on phasing and funding
approaches as well as how to schedule work around the theatres active schedule are
obstacles that will continue to be assessed, as Tibbits plans for continued restoration.
In 2014, with study in hand, attention has been placed on funding opportunities. Tibbits
Opera Foundation was awarded $5000 from Michigan Gas & Utilities toward
restoration. We continue to review corporate,
foundation and government grants and strategize
the most logical progression continued phasing.
Christine Delaney, Tom Roberts, AIA and
Brian Black accepting the GEM Award in
Historic Preservation from Nancy Finegood,
on behalf of MHPN.
Project timing and funding include research and
discussions on criteria for grant consideration,
timing for funding relative to actual construction
work, eligible and ineligible aspects of the project.
The goal is to formulate a plan for construction
which meets the needs of potential funders, works
within the total project scope and considers the
logistics of completing work while maintaining
operations.
The year was also marked by additional
recognition and accolades for the fine
craftsmanship and completion of the façade restoration. In June, Grand River Builders
accepted on our behalf the North American Copper in Architecture Award for the
exquisite work done on the façade. The Tibbits project was also accepted into the 20th
edition of Dichotomy, a journal on design, architecture, urbanism and community
development published by the University of Detroit Mercy. The piece was written and
submitted by architect, Tom Roberts, AIA.
In May, Tibbits was invited to participate at the Michigan Historic Preservation
Network’s annual conference. Christine Delaney lead a bus full of conference attendees
on a special tour of the theatre, while Randall Hazelbaker followed up with a short tour
of historic downtown Coldwater. Sarah Zimmer spoke on a workshop titled, “Small
Communities; Big Projects - Grassroots Preservation in Action,”. Later that evening
Tibbits received the GEM Award for Historic Preservation at a ceremony held at the
Michigan Theatre in Jackson, MI.
Sarah Zimmer, Special Events & Development
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Restoration Report (con’t)
Work Scheduled - January 2015
Removal and replacement of carpet. Funding was
provided by: Coldwater Noon Rotary, The
Tippmann Foundation, MCACA, Dr. Jon & Seibra
Herbener. Labor was provided by Coldwater Noon
Rotary & Coldwater Sunrise Rotary, August, 2013
Façade Restoration
completed, March 2013
Tibbits Awarded $10,000 from
the Cynthia Woods Mitchell
Fund for Historic Interiors,
August 2013
1. Repairing the ceiling where plaster had fallen
2. Further analysis of historical decorative paint
3. Paint a strip of the ceiling and proscenium to
replicate the historic 1882 décor.
4. Repair and paint the centerpiece of the chandelier
New Design Development
completed, with assistance from
CWMF, January , 2014
Tibbits Awarded $5,000
towards restoration from
Michigan Gas & Utilities,
Winter 2014
Restoration Campaign Memorial Donations
**New in 2013-2014 fiscal year
**James Adams
Lou Anchill
Lute Ansari
Helen Balcom
Walt Balcom
Dick Biringer
Margaret Bobier
Jon Bodolay
Phyllis Bodolay
Scott Brayton
Elmer C. Burk
Ruth Burr
Phillip Butterworth
Rolph Carlisle
Nat Cohen
Keith Dart
John T. Dean
Patrick Delaney
Eara Diamond
Elmer Dobson
Virginia Ewing
Dorothy I. Fireovid
Ruth Fiske
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Foster
Mary V. Fowler
**Janet Fuller
John S. Furry
Ed Geishert, Sr.
Stanley G. Godfrey
Mary Good
William Good
Brian Hargreave
**William Hoff, Sr.
Tom Harmon
Elmer Hemker
Bobb James
James & Jan Koss
Pat Kruszka
Vic Kruszka
Max Larsen
Terri Losinski
Victor Lukas
Clem Malovey
John Milnes
Louise Loose & Elenore Murphy
Daniel J. Mullally
Barbara Norton
David Norton
June Norton
Adelaide Olsen
Jerry Perry
Beverly Pomfret
Al Provot
Donald J. Reppert
Carlton Rifenburg
David Rifenburg
Adaline Rifenburg
Ruth Rigg
Sarah Rosenberg
Todd Rubley
Rex Russell
Ed Schulte
Jean F. Seiberling
Gina Massey & William Senker
Sidney Shackleton
Louise Shorno
**Clyde Smeltzer
Wade Smith
Mary Sobeske
Pat Stayner
Barbara Strobel
Jack Summitt
Melissa Thorne
John Toth
Jerry Towns
Hugh A. Tyler
Annabelle Tyson
Audrey Vaccaro
Betty VanDyke
Jim Wedge
John H. Walker
Charlotte Wasnich
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Restoration Believers
Donors from inception of campaign through 09/30/14
Barton S. Tibbits Circle $1,000,000+
1882 Society - $500,000+
Dallas and Lucille Dearth
Michigan Dept. of Transportation
Distinguished Benefactor $100,000+
Hal & Lillian Creal
Max Larsen Unitrust
Mary Smith
The Teeter Family
Grand Patron - $50,000+
Daniel & Josephine Breeden
Coldwater Noon Rotary
William & Mary Good
Elmer & Doris Houghton
Michigan Council for Arts and
Cultural Affairs
Georgann Reppert
Sidney W. Shackleton
Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
Distinguished Patron $25,000+
Kenneth Bible & Rebecca Moore
Dr. Robert & Lynn Browne
Patrick & Caroline Lowe
Monarch Community Bank
Oak Prairie Farms
Adelaide Olsen
Elizabeth Teeter
Lois Tell
Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation
USDA Rural Business
Producer - $10,000+
The Andersons Charitable
Foundation
Richard & Jean Biringer
Century Bank & Trust
David & Carol Coyle
Dean Insurance Agency, Inc.
Dan & Judy Dobson
M. Marie Bettinger-Emerson
Rick & Marcy Gates
Edwin & Norma Geishert, Sr.
Infinisource, Inc.
Michigan Gas Utilities
National City Bank
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund
Brian & Nancy Nunemaker
Michael & Diane Pridgeon
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Raymond & Harriet Smith
Sturgis Bank & Trust Company
John Teeter
Philip W. Teeter
Lee G. & Molly M. VanStone
Paul & Connie Winbigler
Star - $5,000+
Anonymous
Paul & Kathy Bair
Bloom Farms
Bill & Agnes Bopp
Ray & Fran Bregger
Sheryl Dart
Ruth Fitzgerald
Grace A. Gaglio
Erland & Janet Gleason
James & Barbara Gordon
Gladys Hensley
Kiwanis Club of Coldwater
Dick & Linda Knirk
Jim & Laura Maynard
Kenneth & Marilyn Miller
Bill & Marty Pridgeon
Jane Dally Randall
Remus & Donna Rigg
Dr. G. David & Del Rubley
Ben & Polly Schwendener
Ray & Bev Sebastian
Robert & Valerie Shedd
Dr. William & Patricia Shoemaker
Lucinda Wakeman & David Smoker
H.C. Starck
William & Sally Stewart
Margaret Stokes
Wal Mart Stores, Inc.
John & Genelle Welch
Richard & Beverly Zeluff
Grand Friend - $2,500+
William & Irene Butdorf
Bruce & Beth Caswell
Joseph Czuberki
Pieter & Gail Doerr
Nan Donay
Evelyn & Corbin Grimes
Janet Herman
Ron & Arleane Ireland
Irv & Kathy Kontowsky
Kyle & Lori Lennard
Florence McNett
Robert & Barbara Mullally
David & Christine Norton
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Ruth & John Scheidler
Dale & Sally Seiberling
Andrew Van Doren &
Lucinda Sebald
Virginia Shedd
James & Joanne Smith
James W. Smith Attorney at Law
Bernie & Becky Stankewicz
Julie Stratos
Les & Pam VanStone
Gary & Jackie Werkman
Jay & Kelly Wright
Andrew Zeck
Friend - $1,000+
Anonymous
Duke & Yvonne Anderson
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing
Barbara Baggerly
Roger & Roselee Bater
Paul Beckhusen
Beta Sigma Phi XI
Cindy & Tom Blake
Doug & Sharon Bloom
Bob Buescher Homes
Ronald & Mary Bonfiglio
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Lee & Jean Brayton
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Friend - $1,000+ (cont’d)
Bob & Donna Huntley
Gil & Bonnie Jacox
Brian & Margaret Kidston
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Victor & Mary Lukas
Paul & Nancy Mahle
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Erick Marshall
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Don, Laura, Andrea & Greg Shemel
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Richard & Delores White
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Donor - $1-$999
Anonymous
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Allstate Insurance - Brian Hodson
Altrusa Intn’l of Branch County
Arts Alive
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Scott & Barbara Anderson
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Donor - $1-$999 (cont’d)
Loraine Brooks
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Brad & Gerri Rupp
Dan & Julie Rush
Harry & Victoria Ruthrauff
Steve & Christina Rutz
Donald & Marsh Ryskamp
S. Allen Design
Ronald & Pat Sampsel
Take Care of Sarasota
Dennis Savage
Jim Savieo
Carol & Ed Savolaine
Bob & Cathy Schaupp
Michelle Scheetz
George & Jan Schiffer
Vivian Schilling
Bill & Faye Schlatter
Sally Schnitz
Franklin High School
Mary Ann Schorfhaar
Tammi & Jeff Schorfhaar
Stephen & Linda Schroeder
Donna Schulte
Elaine Schultz
Harold & Jane Schultz
Paul Walker Schwendener
Kandy Scott
Philip & Nancy Scott
Penny Searing
Craig & Rita Sebald
Ray Sebastian
Randy & Kathy Sell
Randy, Diane & Andrea Shank
Nelson Shedd
Tom & Sharon Shenefield
Michelle & Kevin Sheppard
Carol & Don Shiery
Diane Schery
Glenn & Ellen Shoun
Larry & Mary Sielken
Rex & Ann Simmerman
Dane Skorup
Karen Slack
Philip & Belinda Smathers
Betty Smith
Dee Smith
Edwin & Carolyn Smith
Tom & Jane Smith
Susan Smith
Harold & Deborah Sneath
Donald & Mary Lind Snyder
Phil & Mary Ellen Snyder
Scott & Rebecca Snyder
Mary Sobeske
James Spencer
James & Arlene Spodeck
Nancy Sprow
St. Charles Catholic Church
St. Marks Episcopal Church
Maynard & Nancy Stafford
David & Joann Stang
Darlene & John Starr
Kristin Steckbauer
Joe & Terry Steele
Dave & Gretchen Stefanski
Virginia Stephenson
Michael & Nancy Stevens
Ralph & Mary Gail Stevens
Stevens & Hayes Attorneys
Carolyn Stewart & Ken Morris
Robert & Linda Stewart
Thomas & Natalie Stober
John & Julie Stoffels
Jan Storrs
Norbert Strobel
Fred & Ethelann Stumpp
Dean Sullivan
Jo Summitt
Jean Swart
Glenda Sweet
Roy & Shirley Tappenden
Cindy Tate
Charity Taylor
Howard & Lola Taylor
Marisue Taylor
Taylor’s Stationers
Marion Tell
Lynda Terrill
Dr. Rosalind Terry
Cindy Thacher
Dennis and Linda Thomas
Frank & Marsha Thomas
Judith Thomas
Kathryn Thompson
Rex & Ruth Thorne
Tibbits Boosters
Kenneth & Linda Tilton
Patricia A. Timm
Cork & Carol Tinervia
Don & Linda Todd
Kathy Tomson
TOTAL.E.CLIPS Day Spa
Gini Toth
Nancy Towns
Judith Tracy
Jody Tracy
Eric Trosdahl
Dave & Rosemary Tucker
Bill & Carole Tyson
Richard & Janet Uhl
Carl & Joan Unger
Kevin & Maggie Usher
Kevin Vachon
Laurance & Tami Vanauker
Letha VanBlarcom
Colleen Vance
Cheryl Vanduzen
Tammy Vaughn
Robert & Shirley Vice
Janice Vix
Sharladean Vogt-Avery
Mike & Dawn Vozar
Don & Ann Vrablic
David Wacker
Maurice, Bette & Connie Wagoner
Donna Waikel
Llyod & Sheila Walrack
Joyce Waltke
Bill & Joy Ward
Velma Ward
Waive J. Wardwell
Brad & Jodi Warning
Nick Warren
Angela Washburn
John & Ginny Watkins
David & Patricia Watson
Martha Watson
Dorothy Way
Mary Ann Wehrenberg
Margaret & Brent Weigle
Stan & Karen Welch
Linn & Phyllis Wellet
James & Rita Wencel
Cott & Linda Wenger
Jack Werner
Julie & Larry Westgate
Vicki Wettach
Byron & Eileen White
C. Warren & T. Gail White
Jim White
Mary Alice White
Sally Whitten
Gail Widener
Warren Widener
Kitty Wilcox
Daniella Williams
Bob, Michelle, Brian & Jason Willig
William Wilson
Jennifer Wingard
Ken & Lyne Wirtz
David & Sandy Wischmeyer
James & Connie Wood
Linda Woodhams
Scott & Sarah Woodruff
Patricia Woods
Dale & Margaret Woodward
Helen L. Worthen
Dan & Stella Wright
Dave & Carol Wright
James & Tamara Wright
Jay & Kelly Wright
WTVB-AM 1590 & FM 95.5
C.C. & Ann Wu
Cliff & Monica Wyss
Gerry Yates
Gary & Jeanette Younce
Betty Zabonick
James & Marilyn Zabonick
Janet Zabonick
Robert & Jo Ann Zabonick
Deb Zakrzewski
ZetaOne Solutions Group, LLC
Sarah Zimmer
Corwin Zinn
Eric Zuzga
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Arts Alive
Arts Alive has been busy this year, hosting six group exhibitions, four solo artist shows, two Art walks and a public art
contest that took place during Coldwater Ice Fest for the best
decorated tree, using yarn as the main material.
The group show with the greatest participation was, Shades of
Gray. This exhibit took place in the upper level of the gallery,
while solo artist, Matt Biolchini showed a body of work in
the lower level gallery. His exhibition opening was well attended and his artist talk, highly entertaining. Other solo artist included: Dennis James, Erik DeGroot and Kim Swain. Group shows included: Ice, Ice Baby; Bloomin’ Summer; Junk Mail; State of
Envy; and Identity Crisis.
Arts Alive, and the Downtown Business Association,
hosted successful Art Walks in the summer and fall.
Both local and regional artists were hosted by downtown
businesses and even in fall’s 20 degree weather, people
filled the downtown shops. These art walks are becoming increasingly popular and requests have been made
that we host a third one which may occur in conjunction
with Ice Fest.
Sarah Zimmer, Arts Alive member & Tibbits liaison
Branch County Community Theatre continued to help sustain the theatrical arts in Branch County
during our 2013-2014 season.
We kicked off our season with a production of the Arthur Miller classic The Crucible. In December,
we performed Harvey and took our show on the road for the first time by adding dates at the Bronson Theatre in addition to the Tibbits Opera House. In February we performed the 2014 Robert J.
Pickering Prize winner Golden Age which again saw strong attendance figures for an original show.
Willy Wonka was our spring musical with a very large cast presenting the children’s classic. Finally,
we wrapped up the season with Much Ado about Nothing as the second in our annual Shakespeare
in the Park productions at Heritage Park.
In addition to our shows, we were pleased to assist with Tibbits’ ongoing mission by serving as the
corporate sponsor for the Tibbits Summer Theatre production of Guys and Dolls. In addition to
sponsoring that show, BCCT also donated several pieces of lighting equipment to enhance the lighting effects available.
BCCT and our members continue to enjoy the opportunity to use the Tibbits Opera House to provide a venue for the arts in Branch County. We look forward to many more years of partnership and
growth together.
Mark L. Heydlauff, President, Branch County Community Theatre
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10 Ways to Support Tibbits Opera House
Come see a performance!
Enjoy an evening of spectacular entertainment at the Tibbits Opera House. From Broadway
shows to musicians to community theatre to comedy acts and more, there’s literally a show
for everyone.
Become a Member!
Help maintain a vital piece of history by becoming a Tibbits member and nourish the hopes
and dreams of aspiring actors, musicians, dancers, and artists who grace Tibbits stage.
Become a Corporate Member!
Heighten your company’s visibility and enhance your image as a good corporate citizen with
a membership package that matches your goal of community recognition with our need for
financial support.
Give a Gift to the Restoration Campaign!
Make a contribution and/or a pledge over three to five years. Every dollar brings us closer to
our goal of a beautifully restored, historic gem of the community.
Sponsor a Show!
Take the opportunity to promote your business while helping Tibbits bring in
entertaining shows and special events.
Volunteer!
Help at the theatre or help promote the Restoration campaign. Have fun and serve your
community all at once.
Be a Host Family!
Get to know a Summer Theatre actor or crewmember by opening up your home.
Introduce Someone Else to the Tibbits!
The best form of advertising is positive word of mouth. Share the theatre with loved ones,
create a memory, and give the gift of a unique experience to Tibbits.
Include Tibbits in your Estate Planning!
There are wonderful ways to include Tibbits in your estate plan and minimize the tax burden
for your family. A Tibbits advisor would be happy to discuss the possibilities.
Believe!
Through the Magic of Believing, we will continue to raise the curtain!
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Tibbits Opera Foundation is a qualified non profit organization under IRS section 501(c) 3.
Gifts are tax deductible as defined in the current Internal Revenue Code.
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14 South Hanchett Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
517-278-6029
www.Tibbits.org

Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. 2013

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