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Report Mission Statement

The primary mission of the

Count Basie Theatre is to serve the people

of the State of by providing a broad

spectrum of quality entertainment and education

programs that reflect and celebrate the diversity

of the region; foster understanding and

appreciation for the ennobling power of the

performing arts; and create opportunity for

cultural enrichment for people at all economic

levels. It also is our mission to develop and

maintain a world-class venue that enhances the

enjoyment of these entertainment and education

programs; contributes to the cultural and

economic vitality of the community and the

region; and honors the memory of .

Formally adopted by the Board of Trustees on July 19, 2001

1 Message from the Chairmen

David J. Cooner Numa Saisselin Russell Lucas Mark Hodges Chairman CEO Chairman CEO Count Basie Theatre, Inc. Count Basie Theatre, Inc. Count Basie Theatre Count Basie Theatre Board of Trustees Foundation, Inc. Foundation, Inc.

Dear Friends, Donors, Members and Community Members,

We are pleased to report to you on the conclusion of another successful has restored the grandeur of the Theatre’s auditorium and façade. year at the Count Basie Theatre. The many successes of the 2011 fiscal year are documented within these This was an important year for the Theatre. As a threshold matter, our pages, and we hope you will take the time to review this report. The Count Theatre was brought to life by a variety of quality programs over 178 nights Basie Theatre exists to serve its community. Our goal in producing this report with shows that included Grammy, Tony and Academy Award-winning each year is to provide the community at large with a transparent “look” at our artists, as well as emerging artists and musicians, school children and mem- operation, and to encourage your continued and increased support. bers of community theater and dance troupes. The breadth and quality of In terms of management, this year we said goodbye to Rusty Young, the our programming contributes mightily to our reputation as one of the State’s long-time CEO of the Count Basie Theatre Foundation. We were fortunate top venues for both artists and audiences. Without duplicating too much of to secure the services of Mark Hodges, a former member of the Theatre’s the information that is already contained within these pages, it is worth Board of Trustees with decades of leadership experience in the corporate highlighting that total attendance increased for the third year in a row, to sector, as our Interim Foundation CEO during the transition period. Numa 187,381, proving yet again the critical need for the programs and services Saisselin, CEO of the theatre since 2002, remains in place. With Mark and that the Theatre provides to our community. Numa, and the dedicated professionals who work with them, our core man- Of equal if not greater importance is the fact that we continue to grow agement is as strong as ever. and have reason to be proud of the accomplishments of our arts education October is the time of year when terms of office expire for Board program. The Performing Arts Academy served the most students it has Members and officers. This year, one of us (Russ Lucas) continues as ever served in a year. It included dozens of students with limited resources Chairman of the Count Basie Theatre Foundation, while the other (Dave for whom tuition was waived, thanks in part to the generous support we Cooner) will step down as Chairman of the Count Basie Theatre, but remain receive from our patrons. On top of that, hundreds of students in the local on the Board’s Executive Committee. We are fortunate to have a “deep schools were provided with complementary music, dance and theatre class- bench,” and are pleased that Ray Moser, a member of the Board since 2004 es by our Outreach Program. We are proud to have successfully expanded and its current Vice Chair, will succeed Dave as the next Chairman of the the reach and relevance of our artistic and educational programming over Theatre’s Board of Trustees. the past few years. Within the pages of this report it is our pleasure to recognize the time, tal- The work of the Theatre is animated by encouragement and support from ent and support, financial and otherwise, of the individuals, businesses and all of those who love the Basie and support its nonprofit mission. entities that have helped the Basie this year. The Count Basie Theatre is a Fundraising effective enough to balance the Theatre’s annual budget, make nonprofit corporation, but its engine drives the local economy in meaning- good on our long-term obligations, and finance the continued improvement ful and tangible ways. The economic impact of the Basie’s activity on the of the building itself is a challenge even in the best of times. The current eco- community was more than $12.5 million this year. nomic climate makes it more challenging than ever. We are pleased to We hope you share our pride in our collective accomplishments, and will report, however, that with the help of literally thousands of supporters just continue to support the Theatre and its work in the coming year. There are like you, we were able to balance our budget and earmark funds for the great things ahead for the award-winning Count Basie Theatre, and we look repayment of the debt incurred in connection with the renovation work that forward to sharing them with you.

David Cooner Russell Lucas

2 Fianacial Position

COUNT BASIE THEATRE, INC. AND COUNT BASIE THEATRE FOUNDATION, INC.

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010

ASSETS 2011 2010

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $2,476,238 $5,383,807 Investments 2,020,576 0 Accounts receivable 42,283 14,054 Unconditional promises to give 372,973 356,919 Inventory and prepaid expenses 47,765 46,285 Total current assets 4,959,835 5,801,065

Restricted cash and cash equivalents 549,062 596,839 Unconditional promises to give 266,475 318,637 Property and equipment, at cost, 11,384,968 10,726,994 net of accumulated depreciation Total Assets $17,160,340 $17,443,535

LIABILTIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities Current liabilities Bond payable $203,266 $195,281 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 116,653 439,443 Salary, payroll taxes and benefits payable 129,175 58,377 Accrued vacation 69,147 61,111 Deferred income 1,579,239 1,526,974 Total current liabilities 2,097,480 2,281,186

Bond payable 7,355,867 7,559,133 Total liabilities 9,453,347 9,840,319

Commitments and contingencies

Net assets Unrestricted Fixed assets, net of bond obligation 3,825,835 2,972,580 Operating 3,879,158 4,397,636 Total unrestricted 7,704,993 7,370,216 Temporarily restricted 2,000 233,000 Total net assets 7,706,993 7,603,216

Total Liabilities & Net Assets $17,160,340 $17,443,535

A complete copy of the 2011 Financial Statements audited by the independent accounting firm of Fried and Kowgios Partners, CPAs, LLP is available on request from the theatre's administrative office.

3 Activities

COUNT BASIE THEATRE, INC. AND COUNT BASIE THEATRE FOUNDATION, INC.

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010

OPERATING ACTIVITES 2011 2010 Public support and other revenue Public support Government $188,226 $157,221 Individuals 281,663 279,185 Foundations 22,099 33,000 Corporate 68,042 0 Fundraising benefits 455,956 453,523 Less: direct costs of fundraising benefits (140,964) (146,536) Donated services 17,003 6,141 Total public support 892,025 759,534

Ticket sales 3,688,284 3,831,135 Theatre rental and reimbursed expenses 1,247,832 898,418 Concession income (net of cost of goods sold) 332,480 295,116 Workshop income 306,172 295,393 Advertising income 171,772 148,268 Office rental income 12,000 13,450 Investment income 17,534 13,474 Other income 4,712 3,054 Total other revenue 5,780,786 5,498,308

Total public support and other revenue 6,672,811 6,257,842

EXPENSES Program services 5,547,835 5,707,781

Supporting services Management and general 755,007 712,239 Fundraising 425,320 333,912 Total supporting services 1,180,327 1,046,151

Total Expenses 6,728,162 6,753,932

Increase (decrease) in net assets before capital activities and transfers (55,351) (496,090)

Capital activities Capital contributions Government 0 50,000 Individuals 256,893 78,241 Foundations 117,500 251,575 Corporate 51,949 0 Fundraising benefits 751,041 430,523 Less: direct costs of fundraising benefits (590,371) (326,729) Investment income 7,299 184 Total capital contributions 594,311 515,773

Capital fundraising expenses (430,214) (381,102) Reversal (allowance) of reserve for uncollectible promises (4,969) 119,989

Increase (decrease) in capital activities 159,128 254,660

Increase (decrease) in net assets 103,777 (241,430) Net assets, beginning of year 7,603,216 7,844,646

Net assets, end of year $7,706,993 $7,603,216

4 JULY 9 – The 2010-11 year began with one The restoration of the theatre’s exterior and The $2 million “Let’s Face It” project includ- The project included new digital signs, which of the first performances anywhere by the façade was completed during the first half ed a completely new exterior brick and stone sit within a brand new marquee designed to Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band. of fiscal 2011. Begun in March, protective wall facing Monmouth Street. The only origi- more closely resemble the historic marquee Pictured greeting Derek Tucks and Susan scaffolding shrouded the theatre’s façade nal material left on the façade of the building pictured in this photo from the late 1940’s. Tedeschi are (far left) William Marraccini, through November while the work was are the stone Griffins that sit atop the peak of the theatre’s Board of Trustees, and conducted. of the façade. Russell Clark (far right).

AUGUST 2 – Filmmaker and Red Bank native The evening included a life-sized bust AUGUST 14 – Guitarist Will Ackerman, a AUGUST 24 – The Count Basie Theatre’s Kevin Smith celebrated his 40th birthday at of Kevin created in cake by the Cake Boss, friend of Marketing Director Diana St. John, Performing Arts Academy ended its the Count Basie Theatre with an evening of Buddy Valastro, of Carlo’s Bakery in performed a benefit concert for the theatre’s summer term with a showcase featuring audience Q&A. The event was filmed for TV. Hoboken. Buddy has also appeared live restoration fund, and spoke about the found- performances by its students. Enrollment at the Basie. ing of the record label he owns, Windham Hill in the Performing Arts Academy reached Records. The Two River Theater provided the record numbers in fiscal 2011. intimate setting for this special event.

SEPTEMBER 23 - Theatre CEO Numa Saisselin SEPTEMBER 23 – The annual Golf Outing Pictured concentrating on a putt to benefit On September 25 at Sandy Hook, Bike for accepted Preservation NJ’s Vision Award for the to benefit the theatre’s operations was held the Basie is Todd Axt. The Golf Outing raised the Basie raised $9,000 to benefit the theatre. preservation and restoration of the Basie, “A com- at Beacon Hill Country Club in Atlantic $39,000 to benefit the theatre. The morning of family fun began with a munity and regional landmark.” Also honored were Highlands. Pictured having a laugh is Dave yoga class. Evergreene Architectural Arts, and Rambusch Callahan. Studios, two firms whose work includes the Basie’s restoration.

OCTOBER 17 – The Count Basie Theatre Also pictured with the Black Crowes are OCTOBER 29 – The Monmouth County Arts OCTOBER 29 – the Basie provided a helping Foundation presented a concert to benefit Christine and Paul Valestin. Council honored Basie board member and hand to Best Buddies, an international organi- the theatre’s capital restoration fund with the actress Siobhan Fallon Hogan at their 2010 zation dedicated to creating opportunities for Black Crowes. Pictured greeting the band are Gala, and asked Basie CEO Numa Saisselin to people with intellectual and developmental supporters Tom and Karen Hyland. $146,000 present the award. Pictured left-right are disabilities. A dedicated group of volunteers, was raised. Siobhan, Numa and Katherine Scott, a Red including Fran Luisi and Mary Rawlinson, Bank Catholic High School senior who per- pictured here, seek to form a NJ chapter. formed a monologue honoring Siobhan.

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ANNUAL BUDGET HISTORY , 4 Annual Budget History 8 6 8 4 8 9 2 3 0 1 3

$12,000,000 , 2 , 7 4 , 1 1 , 1 , 0 2 2 1 2 4 9 4 6 3 9 0 3 8 , $ 8 7 6 $10,000,000 2 9 0 4 6 , 8 5 1 4 , 8 8 , 4 9 , , 4 4 0 , 0 0 6 5 , , 1 , 7 8 7 7 1 6 7 2 , $ 0 3 7 1 , 5 7 2 7 1 $ 1 $

$8,000,000 , 6 5 4 , 2 9 8 7 5 7 7 , $ , 9 9 3 7 , , 6 4 5 2 $ 4 3 1 , , 1 8 1 1 4 6 , 5 5 4 $ 7 5 , , 8 2 4 5 8 4 3 8 2 1 $ $ 8

$6,000,000 5 7 , , 4 7 8 5 $ $ 0 , 4 0 7 , , 7 3 , , 4 3 $ 5 , , 6 6 0 3 8 2 3 $ 3 , 4 , 2 2 0 , $ 0 4 $ 3 5 3 3 $4,000,000 0 6 , 2 7 6 , 8 $ , 4 4 , 2 $ , , 1 2 1 1 $ , 1 1 $ $ $

$2,000,000 1 $ $ $

$0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Income Costs

CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS Contributing Members

1600 1496

1400 1285 1233 1200 1170

1000 919 973 928 849 800 612 600

400

200

0 FY ‘03 FY ‘04 FY ‘05 FY ‘06 FY ‘07 FY ‘08 FY ‘09 FY ‘10 FY ‘11

TOTAL PERFORMANCES PER YEAR Total Performances Per Year

250

197 200 174 178 174 178 167 152 152 150 127 109 109 100 69 54 50

0 ‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10 ‘10-‘11

6 Supporting Best Buddies were Miss NJ Pictured with Carl Lewis are David and Liz Pictured at the Best Buddies reception are John OCTOBER 30 – Singer, songwriter and guitarist 2010, Ashleigh Udalovas, and Olympic Gold Cooner. Dave is Chairman of the Count Basie and Beth Giannotto. Beth is Secretary of the Marc Muller premiered his new project, Dead Medal athlete Carl Lewis, a NJ native and a Theatre Board of Trustees. Count Basie Theatre Board of Trustees. On, at the Count Basie Theatre with a concert member of the Best Buddies International celebrating the 40th anniversary of the influen- Board of Directors. tial Grateful Dead albums Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty.

On Sunday November 7 the Count Basie NOVEMBER 17 - The Boys and Girls Clubs DECEMBER - Students from the Performing DECEMBER 10 - The annual Sinatra Birthday Theatre celebrated Veteran’s Day and its own of Monmouth County chose the Count Basie Arts Academy’s Jazz Arts Academy are pic- Bash produced with the Jazz Arts Project 84th birthday with a free concert by the West Theatre as the venue for a benefit concert tured just prior to a downtown holiday concert celebrated what would have been Frank Point Jazz Knights big band. starring Natalie Cole. at the Zebu Forno coffee house in Red Bank. Sinatra’s 95th birthday. Pictured during the The Jazz Arts Academy is produced in finale are the one-time-only cast for 2010 partnership with the Jazz Arts Project. from across NY and NJ, assembled by Music Director Joe Muccioli.

DECEMBER 30 – Co-produced with the DECEMBER 31 – Southside Johnny and the JANUARY 20 – TV personality Bethenny JANUARY - the Count Basie Theatre was Dumbarton Repertory Company, the very Asbury Jukes celebrated their 35th anniversary Frankel taped a live performance at the Count ranked #52 on Pollstar Magazine’s list of the first production of Langston Hughes’ and their 12th New Year’s Eve at the Count Basie Theatre that later aired on her Bravo Top 100 Worldwide Theatres for 2010 as Black Nativity at the Basie was a Basie Theatre with a live radio concert on Sirius TV series. determined by ticket sales, higher than any resounding success. XM Satellite Radio. other NJ venue.

JANUARY 25 – Again, the NJ State Council on January 29 – Russ Lucas (left), Chairman The $2 million project took three extra months Al Weiss (left) and Steven Schultz (right) of the the Arts (NJSCA) named the Count Basie of the Count Basie Theatre Foundation, and but was still completed just under budget. theatre board’s Renovation and Restoration Theatre a Major Presenting Organization for the Dave Cooner (right), Chairman of the Count Committee celebrated the achievement. State of NJ. Pictured left-right at the ceremony Basie Theatre Board of Trustees, celebrated are Steve Runk, NJSCA Executive Director; the completion of the façade restoration by Carol Herbert, NJSCA Council Member; Sharon unveiling the brass plaque proclaiming the Burton Turner, NJSCA Chair; Numa Saisselin, theatre’s inclusion on the National Register Count Basie Theatre CEO; Kim Guadagno, NJ of Historic Places. Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State; and Germain B. Trabert, NJSCA Council Member.

7 TOTAL ANNUAL ATTENDANCE Total Annual Attendance 1 8 9 250,000 2 9 8 8 1 0 2 9 7 3 5 , 4 2 2

200,000 , 9 8 , , 8 0 4 , 7 2 , 7 8 1 9 3 , 3 8 3 8 7 150,000 5 1 1 5 1 7 2 , 5 1 1 1 9 0 4 5 1 7 , 3 1 , 9

100,000 0 0 1 5 4 2 6 7 7 , 5 , 3 1

50,000 7 , 3 1 1 5 2

0 1 ‘98-‘99‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘071 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10 ‘10-‘11 1

COUNT BASIE THEATRE Count BasiePRESENTED Theatre PERFORMANCES PER YEAR Presented Performances Per Year 100 92 93 84 78 79 80 74 67 60 49

40 28 20 20 11 12 4 0 ‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10 ‘10 -‘11

ATTENDANCE AT COUNT BASIE0 THEATRE 4 7 PRESENTED PERFORMANCES 5 3

Attendance at Count Basie Theatre 3 2 , 1 6 2 1 8

Presented Performances 2 5 3 1 3 , , 6 0 8 120,000 1 5 , 9 , 0 , 7 2 0 2 4 1 9 7 100,000 , 9 7 7 5 8 0 1 , 7 6 80,000 5 1 1 2 0 6 5 , 60,000 , 6 9 6 7 , 0 1 1

40,000 6 1 3 2 1 3 ,

20,000 , 9 3 0 ‘98-‘99‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10 ‘10-‘11

8 Pictured are Michael Schnoering, project Also pictured at the reception are Trustee Bill Also pictured are NJ Assemblywoman FEBRUARY 3 – The Count Basie Theatre architect, of Mills + Schnoering, and Numa Reilly and his wife Susan. Carline Cassagrande, and Basie board Foundation presented a benefit concert with Saisselin, CEO of the Count Basie Theatre. member Steven Schultz. Idina Menzel, featuring the NJ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch. Over $160,000 was raised.

Greeting Ms. Menzel after the concert are FEBRUARY 13 – The Count Basie Theatre was MARCH 12 – Singer and songwriter Glenn The Summer of Love band featured literally supporters Rob Amend and Michael Yavorksy honored to present the finale of the Kind of Burtnik premiered his new project celebrating dozens of performers from across NY and NJ. of Red Ginger Home Design in Red Bank. Blue at 50 Tour, celebrating the Miles Davis the Sumer of Love at the Count Basie Theatre. Proceeds benefitted the theatre’s nonprofit masterpiece, and featuring Jimmy Cobb, operations. Over $59,000 was raised. the sole surviving member of the original recording sessions.

Pictured at the post-concert reception are MARCH 22- Rock the Basie is the Performing APRIL 20 – The Count Basie Theatre Also pictured with Mr. Connick are Basie Jana Manning of the Manning Design Group Arts Academy’s adult “band camp” program, Foundation presented a concert featuring supporters Peter and Nancy Reinhart. Over in Asbury Park and Dan Jacobson, publisher bringing adult musicians together for 10 Harry Connick to benefit the theatre’s $324,000 was raised. of the tri City News. weeks of rehearsal at the beginner, intermedi- restoration fund. Pictured after the first show ate and advanced level, followed by a concert are (left-right) supporters of the theatre John in the theatre. and Allison Gates, Deborah Mannix, Harry Connick, and Craig Hendrick.

MAY 6 – The Gala is the Count Basie Theatre’s After cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the The brains behind the Speakeasy Ball were The Gala honored board members Steven major annual fundraiser. This year’s theme was lobby, dinner and dancing were on the stage Co-Chairs Kelly Zaccaro (left) and Janice Schultz and William Marraccini. Bill is pictured a Speakeasy Ball, and like a real speakeasy of of the theatre. Knopf (right), who with their committee here with his wife, Victoria. the 20’s, the entrance to the party was down a teamed to raise $206,000 for the Basie. back alley.

9 AVERAGE PERCENT OF CAPACITY Average Percent of Capacity (Total at BaTOTALsie Pr ATes eBASIEntati PRESENTATIONSons)

0.80 0.74 0.75 0.72 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.63 0.64 0.59 0.61 0.60 0.58 0.54 0.50 0.50

0.40

0.30 0.22 0.20

0.10

0.00 ‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10 ‘10-‘11

AVERAGE PERCENT OF CAPACITY SOLD (PAID TICKETS) Average Percent of Capacity Sold (Paid Tickets) 1.00

0.80 0.71 0.69 0.67 0.66 0.57 0.59 0.60 0.56 0.53 0.54 0.55 0.46 0.46 0.40 0.35

0.20

0.00 ‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10 ‘10-‘11

RENTAL PERFORMANCES PER YEAR Rental Performances Per Year 120 105 99 103 100 99 100 97 96 94 89 81 80 78

60 58 50 40

20

0 ‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10 ‘10-‘11

10 Gala Honoree Steven Schultz is pictured here Count Basie Theatre Foundation board member Pictured at the Gala are (left-right) NJ State MAY 17 - The Outreach Program of the with his wife Jaime. Nick Brown served as the auctioneer of the live Senator Jennifer Beck, Count Basie Theatre Count Basie Theatre’s Performing Arts auction for the evening. CEO Numa Saisselin, NJ State Academy supplies free arts education classes Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini, and and workshops to the Red Bank schools. NJ State Senator and former Count Basie Pictured here with their instructor, Joan Theatre board member Joe Kyrillos. Kilcommons, are Outreach Program students after performing for the Board of Education.

MAY 25 – The Count Basie Theatre Awards, Pictured under the theatre’s historic marquee is Mater Dei High School’s production of The Ocean Township High School’s production of aka “The Basies,” recognize Excellence in the cast of Howell High School’s production of Drowsy Chaperone was the Outstanding Our Town was the Outstanding Drama Monmouth County High School Theatre. Anything Goes. Musical Production for 2011. Pictured is award Production for 2011. Pictured are award pre- presenter Mary Eileen Fouratt, Executive senters Brian Leddin, Past Chairman of the Director of the Monmouth County Arts Council. Count Basie Theatre’s Board of Trustees, and Russ Lucas, current Chairman of the Count Basie Theatre Foundation’s Board of Directors.

The 2011 Basie Awards were sponsored in JUNE 1 – The Basie presented a very special Greeting Al Pacino after the show are Max and Also greeting Mr. Pacino were Tracy and Nick part by PNC Wealth Management. Pictured evening featuring a live onstage conversation Becky Weinberg. Brown (left) and Tom Karagianakis (right). are Education Director Yvonne Scudiery and between Al Pacino and noted NYU film scholar PNC’s Richard Kelly, Senior VP & Prof. Richard Brown. Relationship Manager.

Pictured with Al Pacino is former Red Bank Pictured with Al Pacino is keyboard player David Pictured with Al Pacino is Basie supporter Pictured with Mr. Pacino is Basie supporter Mayor Ed McKenna. Bryan of Bon Jovi, who won the Tony Award for Bob Evans. Richard Saker, of Saker Shoprites. his Broadway musical Memphis.

11 ATTENDANCE0 AT RENTAL PERFORMANCES 6

3 PER YEAR Attenda3 nce at Rental Performances Per Year 4 8 , 0 3

120,000 4 3 6 9 7 4 9 , 4 , 7 8 1 7 5

100,000 , , 4 2 7 1 8 4 0 1 6 9 0 , 1 2 2 80,000 1 1 0 8 , 1 7 9 7 1 5 , 1 , 0 2 , 2 9 60,000 , 1 7 9 1 4 6 7 9 8 9 4 3

40,000 8 , 0 , 20,000 4 1 6

0 7 ‘98-‘99 ‘99-‘00 ‘00-‘01 ‘01-‘02 ‘02-‘03 ‘03-‘04 ‘04-‘05 ‘05-‘06 ‘06-‘07 ‘07-‘08 ‘08-‘09 ‘09-‘10 ‘10-‘11 2 4 5

ECONOMIC IMPACT2 ON THE COMMUNITY , 7 4 4 Economic Impact onOF the BASIE Community PROGRAMS of Basie Programs0 4 0 5 7 3 , 8 3 1 4 6 9

$14,000,000 8 9 , , , 6 9 4 0 4 , 1 , 1 3 , 1 5 2 $12,000,000 9 7 6 5 1 , $ 1 6 5 7 , 6 0 , 2 5 2 8 $10,000,000 1 9 , , 9 2 1 0 3 , 1 9 $ , 8 1 8 1 5 4 , 3 $ $ 0 $8,000,000 , 1 $ 2 2 7 8 1 $ , 1 1 3 9 $ ,

$6,000,000 1 1 0 4 7 , 1 , 6 $ 3 1 3 ,

$4,000,000 , $ $ 9 6 1 $2,000,000 $ 9 ,

$0 4

2000 2001 $ 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

THE COUNT BASIE THEATRE The Count’s CoPERFORMINGol School Education ARTS ACADEMY Program 1800 1723 1691 1600 1561 1563 1400

1200 1113 1079 1004 1000 930 800 640 650 600 567 475 445 400 280 153 200 84 101 129 135 114 69 40 53 80 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Total Activities (Classes, Workshops, Outreach Classes & Performances)

Total Students Benefitting Off-Site Audiences Benefitting

12 JUNE 3 – The Count Basie Theatre Junior Members of the Junior Board greeted Shontelle’s JUNE 15 – Peter Frampton opened his FCA JUNE 25 – The Fab Faux celebrated their 10th Board sponsored a Dance-A-Thon to raise arrival earlier that afternoon. 35 Tour at the Basie, celebrating the 35th annual appearance at the Count Basie Theatre, funds for the theatre. The featured perform- anniversary of the seminal album Frampton raising funds for the theatre’s improvement. ance at midnight was R&B singer Shontelle. Comes Alive with the very first song-by-song $187,000 was raised this year. performance of the album anywhere.

Pictured (left-right) at the post-concert JUNE 26 – The Rockit program of the reception are long-time supporter Evan Performing Arts Academy provides young Blonder, and Fab Faux members Frank musicians with an opportunity to play music Agnello and Jack Petruzelli. with their peers. The last performance of the 2011 fiscal year was on a Sunday afternoon when the Rockit Spring Concert took the stage.

FISCAL 2011 COSTS FISCAL 2011 INCOME

Capital Improvements 6%

Miscellaneous 3% Capital & Other General & Grants 4% Restricted Gifts Administrative 6% Depreciation 8% Rentals 8% Contributions 16% 4% Repairs & Personnel Maintenance 1% 28% Concessions Utilities 2% 6% Bank Fees & Fundraising Real Estate Taxes Benefits 4% 8% Basie Other Production Marketing Programs 5% 7% 55% Artist Fees 29%

13 Members, Contributors, Supporters

We thank all of the following supporters for their generosity to the Count Basie Theatre’s Capital Campaign, Membership Program, Bike for the Basie event, Distinguished Guest Program, Spring Benefit Gala, Fab Faux Benefit Concert, Golf Outing and Take Your Seat Campaign during the 2010-2011 fiscal year. (This list reflects contributions given between July 1, 2010 and June, 30, 2011.)

$10,000+ PAZZO Caruso Family RBC Wealth Management Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Broege Anonymous Pepsi Dominick & Marlene Cipollini Robert & Monika Recek James Brunner Stu & Danette Alderoty PNC Bank Foundation Circle BMW Red Bank Antiques Rudy Bruno Richard & Ana Blank PNC Wealth Management Kathy Connerty Red Bank Radiologists P.A. Kidzdent Pediatric Dentistry Mr. & Mrs. Nick Brown Postworks NYC The Cookie Jar Foundation Kevin & Clare Ryan Orthodontics Special Needs Cantor Fitzgerald Equities William & Susan Reilly Dave & Liz Cooner Bradley P. Schaeffer Max J. Budwick Kathy & Buddy Carter Maggie Riker & Family Michael & Barbara Cronin Seacoast Buliders Corp. John & Diane Burke The Kathryn and J. Howard Carter Matt & Melanie Saker Mary & Craig Cummings Robert Sebia J. Burke Advisors/James Burke Family Fund Saker ShopRite Thomas Dalessandro Mr. & Mrs. M. Bruce Severance Butler Family Foundation Inc Galaxy Toyota Scion/Robert Ciasulli Scanlan Foundation Dr. Dana & Wendy Fallon Shebell & Shebell Claire M. Calinda Esq. Continental Airlines/United Airlines Steve & Jaime Schultz Thomas & Valarie DeFelice Sophia Spehar Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Cappillo Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Diaco Drew & Kath Steck Lillian & Michael DiPiazza Michael & Rose Stallmeyer John E. Carroll III David & Sarah Fischell Joseph & Miriam Tort William & Kathryn Dodge Michael & Deborah Stasi Mr. & Mrs James Celestino Fried and Kowgios Partners LLP Viasource Funding Group LLC Mr. & Mrs. Gordon R. Eadon The Strack Family Dr. Stephen & Roseanne Chidyllo Justin & Victoria Gmelich Ira Walker Evan Blonder & Gail Dolen Irving & Claire Strouse Hammond Contracting Co. Inc./ Michael & Diane Gooch William Gross Charitable Foundation Scott Fadynich & Linda Chorney Mark & Nancy Sullivan Paul Chew J.A.M. Anonymous Foundation Mrs. Joseph Fahey Don J. Summa Goren Cohen & Vicky Oliver Chris & Etta Kelly $2,500 - $4,999 Ferma Group/Ed Mislavsky The Target Foundation Frank & Helene Collette Marshall & Janice Knopf Anonymous Gus & Pam Fingado The Grove at Shrewsbury William A. Conte Bill & Eileen Luby The Arrom Family Tony & Andrea Fox Laurence G. Thoma Pat Conti Lucas Family Foundation/ Paul & Joan Bartoli Fox Rothschild LLP Brian & Karen Torpey Mr. & Mrs. James J. Cooner Russ & Kristina Lucas Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bernard Anne & Lawrence Frisman Foundation Ann & Thomas Unterberg Richard & Lynda Cooper William & Victoria Marraccini Scott Brady & Nancy Karpf Beliza Ann Furman VFW Post 9463 (New Shrewsbury Post) David & Harriet Critelli Marrus Family Foundation Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Karen Gajea Walt Street Pub The John Crowley Family McCrane Foundation The Formisano Family Vincent Galano Warters Family Fund Brooks Cullen Linda McKean Fox Asset Management Janet & Scott Garley & Family Dr. Joy Weinstein & Mr. & Mrs.Thomas D. 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Warren Joan Barry Robert & Mary Ann Dolan Jon & Holly Schwartz Big Hearted John Chris Olszewski & Chesla Wechsler Barbara Bayer Michael Donnelly Walter & Cathi Scott Jodi Sussman Barry & Rebecca Weinstein Robert Bayer Stanley & Linda Draus Harvey & Lynda Segal Kelsey Swikart Suzanne Werther Richard Bayer Gary & Robin Dreuer Joseph & Kathleen Settineri Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Syms Connie Wetzler Paul Bayer Eileen & Tom Duff The Sevastakis Family James R. Szatkowski & Barbara Minch Carter & Laura Whisnand Mary Ann & Sidney Bembridge Richard & Karin Eberhardt Katherine & Joseph Sexton Linda Szwedo Eileen J. White Dr. & Mrs. William Benden Melvin & Erica Edelman Mickey Shabot Jay Taback Dr. & Mrs. Thomas White Maureen Benter Allan Ellis Peggy & Matt Shafai Alan & Judy Taboada David & Sheila Wiener Michael B. Berman Richard Eng Ms. Virginia Shaffer Glenn & Judi Taglieri Bill & Carol Wilson Jim & Ellen Black Gary Enoch & Deborah Worthington Dr. Dennis Shavelson Elizabeth Taieb James & Janet Wilson BNY Mellon Community Partnership Jeannette Erbst Kenneth Shelly William Tarallo Thomas Wilson Theresa Bocchino Thomas Eschenbrenner Suzy Shepardson Robert Taurosa Gail Winsor & Donald Rispoli Dr. & Mrs. Domenick Bonanno Phil Esposito Joe & Gabriella Sheridan Judith Tavill Lisa J.C. Wissing The R.F. Bongiovanni family Carmen Everett

18 Barbara Fanning B. Kofman John Newsome James & Maria Sickels Jane Wooley Gabe Farina Linda H. Kohler Jack Newsome Jeff Siegel Emily Woolley Brett Feinman Irene Korfes April Nono Stephen & Cathy Smith Lois Ann Wright Jane & Rick Fendl Jane Korn Janice & James Nusse Mr. & Mrs. David L. Smith Be Yeamans Claudine Fenniman Mimi Korn Tom O’Brien Lawrence & Kathy Smith Chris Yonclas Joel Fink Thomas K. Kowalski Lisa Marie O’Connell Stacy Smith Peter Yonclas Karen Fitzgerald Judith Kramer Barbara & John Oellermann Ken & Barbara Snyder Richard & Julie Zakreski Mark Fitzgerald Mark & Tammie Krauskopf Ronald Ohnmacht Donna Snyder Allan Zelkin Judith Flaherty Tricia & Curtis Krietzberg Hilary O’Hollaren Tom & Nancy Spiezio Karl & Stephanie Zielaznicki Flair Cleaners Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kubaitis The O’Mara Family Joseph & Frances Stankard Paul & Susan Zoubek Andrea Fox Theresa Kudla Owen & Patty O’Neill Mr. & Mrs. Eric Steiner Dr. & Mrs. Alan Zwerdling Linda R. Frank Lisa Lamana Luis Ortiz Gayle Steinhacker Michael Friedberg Kenneth & Joan Latham John Palmer Steinlight Media LLC The Count Basie Theatre would like Ruthe Friedenthal Teri Lawrence Gary & Michelle Paone Sam F. Stellatella to acknowledge the companies who John Frizalone Barbara Leboff Denise C. Pasch Andrea Stolfe support us through their matching Allen Victor Gaskell Theresa & Carl Lee Gene & Lynda Pedoto Bill & Mary Ann Strachan gift programs for our donors. Virginia Gatens Ilene Lehrer Susan C. Penn Lois L. Strauss Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gemignani Jill Leitner Lee A. Petersen John & Patricia Sudol AIG Matching Gift Program Neurology Specialists of Stephen Leonard Maureen Petersen Mr & Mrs Mike Sullivan American Express Foundation - Monmouth County Phil Lepore William Pettersen Athena Surace Employee Giving Rose Ann Giaquinto Lloyd & Mary Leschuk Desiree Piccarelli Dennis & Marie Sweeney AT&T Foundation Matching Donna Gibson Rebecca Ley William Pierotti Mark Swersky Gifts Program Bartolo Giuffre Julie Lipton Wayne B. Pineault Burt & Suzanne Szerlip Bank of America Matching Gifts P.W. & Marie Goione Lisa & Chris Litwin Diane Policastro John & Deirdre Tachine BNY Mellon Community Partnership Anne Gonzalez Karen Loehr Eugene & Shirley Poll-Waggelman Sandra G. Tartaglino Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Craig & Colleen Gordon Bruce Lowe Thomas & AnnMarie Pontone Sam Tavill C.R. Bard Foundation Ruth M. Granstrom Dr. Howard Lucks Laura Potter Anthony Tavill Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Carolyn Greene & Vincent Fuschetti Thomas E. Lynch Jeffrey Povell Michael Tedesco Goldman Sachs & Company Cheryl Greenfield Sharyn Lynch Ellen Price Toomas & Ellen Tehve Matching Gift Program Karen Grezner Randall MacBlane Paul & Ellen Prozeller Matthew Thomson IBM International Foundation Allan Gutterman Laura MacNeil Maria & John Puryear Emily Tomaine IFF Foundation, Inc. Janine Hallisey Kelley Madensky Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Quigley Geralynn Tortorice Johnson & Johnson Matching James R. Hamilton Joanne & Glen Madsen Kathy Ramirez Elizabeth Treadwell Gifts Program Bunny Hammer Steven Maggio Catherine Randazzo Karen & Cono Trezza Merck Partnership for Giving Carol Hammond Maurice & Roberta Mahler Linnea Ransier Dominick & Lisa Tringali Microsoft Matching Gift Program Susan & James Harbison Ed & Yvonne Malcolm Mary T. Redfield Kurt & Margaret Tweten PSE&G – The Power of Thomas Haring Sherri Mallow Grace M. Reilly Susan Uhl Giving Campaign Harry Harkavy Antonia S. Malone Maryann Reiner Maureen Unsinn Regions Financial Corporation Ms. Mary Harmyk Marion Maloney James & Anna Reppermund Mr. & Mrs. A. Valentino Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pamela Hartman Greg Maloof Mark & Judith Reuter David & Karen Van Buskirk The Prudential Foundation Garret Harwood Maureen Manelski Elizabeth Ricker Donald Gene VanBrunt Matching Gifts Mrs. Rita Hausman Lester Martin Bobbie Ridgely Marianne Velcamp Pat Healy Christina Martuscelli Eileen Rinaldi Mario & Elizabeth Venditti Beverley Healy Barbara & John Matthews Joyce & Arthur Roberts Anita Verdiglione Marian & Liam Heaney Dawn McAuliffe Caroline Rodgers Anthony & Barbara Villane Donald N. Heirman Tiffany McCann Tom Rojas Mr. & Mrs. Richard Villani Tom Herman C.J. McDonnell Anna Marie Rongaus Barbara Ann Villano Brenda B. Herman Gabrielle McGill Charles & Jan Ronk Karen Viola Joshua Hill Jim & Mary Ann McKee Kathleen W. Rosenberg Steve & Rose Vrabel Jack R. Hill Tom McKenna Bruce & Rhea Rothenberg Steve & Pat Walker Councilwoman Kathy Horgan The Dr. McManus Family Aldo & Joann Rubano Carol J. Walker Holly & John Hyers Donna & Robert McQuade Helene Ruggieri Scott Walker Jack Israel Malcolm Mead Yolande Ruggiero Loretta Walsh Jeffrey E. Johnson Heather Medd Margaret & Nino Russo Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Weidenfeld Donna L. Johnson Donna Meluso The Safarian Family Diane Wellington Rebecca Johnston Anthony Merola Mr. & Mrs. Nick Sapnar Joseph & Elizabeth Welter Fred & Jean Kaeli Mr. & Mrs. Mark L. Midgley John Sarracco Richard & Diana West Joyce, George & Debra Kaiser Linda Sue Miner Don & Judy Schenck Constance & Robert Weygandt Reba & Herb Kastel Brian & Anita Moore Patti Schlosser David R. Whitmore Phyllis & Henry Kelch Edward Moran Patricia Scimeca Ellen Williams Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Kelley Joanne & Wyman Morgan Richard E. Scott Cindy Williams Karen Kelly John Muldoon Bob & Becky Sesnowich Edith Williams Patrick & Heidi Kielt The Mulligan Family Mark & Lisa Sessa David & Sandy Wilson Phyllis King Cynthia Nappa Marcy Shamah Barbara Ann Wingel McKenna Kingdon Stan & Donna Nazimek Gerry Sharpe Grace & Jim Wolf Christopher & Leslie Kinsella Sheryl Lynn Nevin Paul & Sherry Sherman Christopher Wood

19 Where did the 2010 - 2011 Audience Come From?

Sussex Passaic 1%

Bergen Warren 1% Morris 2% Essex 2% Hudson 5% 1% Union 3% Somerset Hunterdon 2% 1%

Middlesex 8% ✪ Mercer Red Bank 1% Monmouth 51% 2%

Ocean Burlington 16% 1%

Gloucester Camden

Salem Atlantic

3% All Other Locations, which Cumberland in 2010-2011 included 43 of the 50 , plus the District of Columbia, and internationally from Cape May Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, and the UK, among others.

20 COUNT BASIE THEATRE PRESENTED PERFORMANCES 2010-2011

A Christmas Carol Fantasia (film) Patrizio Buanne A Face in the Crowd (film) Finding Nemo (film) Pawn Stars Road Show A Prairie Home Companion Live Get The Led Out Performing Arts Academy Al Pacino Gregg Allman Band Fall, Spring & Summers Showcases Asleep at the Wheel Hot Tuna Blues Peter Frampton Bill Engvall Irish National Dance Company in Pink Floyd Experience Black Nativity Rhythm of the Dance Rock the Basie Summer & Bobby Collins Irish Tenors Reunion with Ronan Tynan Winter Concerts Brian Regan It Happened One Night (film) Rockit Summer, Fall, Winter & Buddy Guy & Jimmy Vaughn Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Spring Concerts Capitol Steps Experience Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Cesar Millan Joan Baez Sinatra Birthday Bash Chicago (film) Kathleen Madigan Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Chris Botti Kevin Smith Styx Chris Isaak Kind of Blue 50th Anniversary Tour ‘Swonderful - The New Gershwin Musical Cirque Le Masque Last Comic Standing Live The Basie Awards Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Lewis Black The Black Stallion (film) Comedy Pet Theatre Live Dead: American Beauty & The Great Escape (film) Creedence Clearwater Revisited Workingman’s Dead The Imagination Movers Darius Rucker Louie Anderson The Magic of Lyn David Bromberg Lucinda Williams Tombstone (film) Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Michael Amante Dion On the Waterfront (film) Tracy Morgan Dublin’s Irish Cabaret Pat Benatar West Point Jazz Knights Elvis Birthday Bash Pat Cooper Whose Live Anyway?

PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS PRESENTED AT THE COUNT BASIE THEATRE BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 2010-2011

Alejandro Escovedo & Jesse Malin Gordon Lightfoot Riverdance Annie Harry Connick Severe Clear (film) Anthony Bourdain Holiday Doo Wop Concert Sixties Rock N' Roll Revue BB King Holiday Express Summer of Love Concert Berenstein Bears Idina Menzel The B52's Bethenny Frankel If You Give A Mouse A Cookie The Black Crowes Bill Burr Kenny G The Fab Faux Brandi Carlisle Kick Fitness Dance The Full Monty Charlotte's Web Kris Kristofferson The Golden Boys Chicago LA Dance Year End Performance The Guard (film) Craig Ferguson Lily Tomlin The King and I Daniel Tosh Louis CK The Promise (film) Dennis Miller Monmouth Civic Chorus Todd Rundgren Discopalooza Monmouth Symphony Orchestra Valentine's Doo Wop Concert Emotion in Motion Year End Performance Nancy Scharff Victoria Stilwell Englebert Humperdinck Natalie Cole Wanda Sykes Fall Doo Wop Concert New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Willie Nelson Fancy Nancy Nutcracker Wizard of Oz Ballet Girls Night: The Musical Paranormal State Glen Burtnik Rent

THE COUNT BASIE THEATRE THANKS THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS FOR SELECTING THE BASIE AS THE VENUE FOR THEIR EVENTS DURING 2010-2011

AM Productions (17) Kick Fitness Dance (2) New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (4) Count Basie Theatre Foundation (6) LA Dance (1) Phoenix Productions (24) Concerts East (4) LAR Enterprises (3) Reserve Aid (1) CH Productions (1) Monmouth Civic Chorus (1) Rundgren Radio (1) Company of Dance Arts (10) Michael Martocci (1) Sammy Boyd (1) Emotion in Motion Dance Center (2) Mills Entertainment (5) TBO Events (1) Glen Burtnik (1) Monmouth Symphony Orchestra (4) Theatreworks USA (6) Holiday Express (2) Nancy Scharff Ministries (1)

21 COUNT BASIE THEATRE, INC. COUNT BASIE THEATRE PROFESSIONAL STAFF Board of Trustees Chairman: David J. Cooner Chief Executive Officer: Numa Saisselin Vice Chairman: Raymond R. Moser, Jr. Operations Director: Izzy Sackowitz Treasurer: Laurence G. Thoma Marketing Director: Diana St. John Secretary: Beth Giannotto Finance Director: Peggy Shafai Assistant Secretary: William Marraccini Facility Director: Chris Lomazzo Human Resources Chair: Francis Luisi Finance Assistant: Antoinette Koski Multi Media Manager: Alycia Yerves Steve Bidgood Marketing Assistant: Alex Campanella Stephen Cutler Administrative Assistant: Ann Marie Keenan Hon. John E. Ekdahl Custodial Supervisor: Roy McCurdy Siobhan Fallon Hogan Vinnie Favale Box Office Richard V. Kenderian Box Office Manager: Maryann Wrobel Marshall Knopf Assistant Box Office Manager: Yolande Ruggiero Brian J. Leddin Representatives: Laurie Dalton, Melissa Finkel, Donna Horsey, Kathy McGrath, Lisa Russell J. Lucas Musillo, Jessica Pellegrino, Gina Rodriguez, Kathy Santiago, Tim Yerves Judith Marrus Christine E. Mosher Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy Michael Parent Director of Education: Yvonne Scudiery William G. Reilly, Jr. Education Assistant: Sue Brennan Armins Rusis Faculty: Dan Cooley, Vincent Daniele, Megan Sambataro Donovan, Amy Fredericks, Kevin M. Ryan Samantha Giustiniani, Kate Havel, Keith Heimann, Joan Kilcommons, Vincent Mottern, Steven M. Schultz Marc Muller, Robin Oddo, Elana Pamm, Michele Staffieri, Tom Stanton, Melanie Taylor, Peter B. Seligman Christopher Tomaino Stacy Smith Hugh J. Ward, III Production Alfred J. Weiss Technical Director: Michael Jacoby Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr. Assistant Technical Director: Anthony Calicchio Edward J. Zipprich House Crew: Dan Gibson, Gregg Wilkens, Todd Kearney Backstage Catering Manager: Laurie Saisselin

COUNT BASIE THEATRE Front of House House Manager: Mary Hill FOUNDATION, INC. Assistant House Manager: Pat Stephens ADA Coordinator: Melissa Finkel Board of Directors Security Supervisor: Billy Topps Chairman: Russell J. Lucas Bar Manager: Michael Fitzgerald Vice Chairman: Stephen Cutler Merchandise Manager: Marion Fuget Treasurer: James P. O'Mealia Secretary: Stuart Alderoty

Peter Ardolino COUNT BASIE THEATRE FOUNDATION Nick Brown Chief Executive Officer: Mark Hodges David J. Cooner Membership Director: Ann Ciabattoni Craig Cummings Sponsorship Director: Shannon Eadon Domenic DiPiero, III Development Director: Tiffany McDermott Tony Fox Special Events Director: Rachel Warnick Mickey Gooch Administrative Assistant: Lisa Marie O'Connell Marshall Knopf Judi Marrus Nancy Mulheren PROFESSIONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Michael Oster Insurance: E&K Insurance; Ogden & Co. Maggie Riker Accounting: Fried & Kowgios Partners, CPAs Matt J. Saker Legal: McCarter & English; K&L Gates; Ansell, Grimm & Aaron Steven M. Schultz Production Sound: ACIR Professional Chip Schulz Transportation: Royal Limousine Pat Scire Graphic Design: Diane Cuddy Design, LLC Karen Siciliano Web Site Management: Commercial Media Charles Soderstrom Patti Scialfa Springsteen Hugh J. Ward, III

The Count Basie Theatre is a member of Americans for the Arts, ArtPride NJ, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Consortium of Eastern Regional Theatres, Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, International Ticketing Association, Convention and Visitors Bureau, League of Historic American Theatres, Monmouth County Arts Council, New Jersey Travel Industry Association and Red Bank RiverCenter.

Cover Photography: Brian Stratton Inside Photography: Brian Stratton, John Cavanaugh, Alycia Yerves and the Count Basie Theatre

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