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The American Theatre 2018–2019 Season 4 Premier Performance Series 29 Summer at Hampton Arts / New Flex Pass 19 Broadway at The American & Single Ticket Options Available 21 The 31st Anniversary Gala 30 Subscribe Now! Ticket Order Form 22 Lighthouse Series 33 Guest Services, Seating Charts 25 Creating Wellness Series 34 Sponsors and Donor Acknowledgment 26 Family Fun Series 35 Hampton Arts Foundation 28 The Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center Table of Contents

Calendar of Events OCTOBER 2018 An Evening with Jennifer Holliday Barefoot Puppets: Trickster Tales Sat. October 6, 8:00pm • Page 4 Sat. January 19, 11:00am • Page 27 Legend of Sleepy Hollow Bluegrass Festival: The Dustbowl Revival Sat. October 13, 11:00am • Page 26 Fri. January 25, 8:00pm • Page 11 Beethoven 7 Bluegrass Festival: Steep Canyon Rangers Sun. October 14, 2:30pm • Page 22 Sat. January 26, 8:00pm • Page 11 The Capitol Steps: Orange is the New Barack Bluegrass Festival: Jackass Flats Thur. October 18, 8:00pm • Page 5 Sun. January 27, 3:00pm • Page 11 An Evening with Groucho Fri. October 19, 8:00pm • Page 20 FEBRUARY 2019 Riddick Dance Company: The Brown Bag Special Ladysmith Black Mambazo Sat. February 9, 8:00pm • Page 12 Sat. October 20, 8:00pm • Page 23 An Evening with Lynda Carter The Havana Cuba All-Stars Sun. February 10, 2:00pm • Page 12 Sat. October 27, 8:00pm • Page 6 Movie Night: The Rocky Horror Picture Show An Evening with Branford Marsalis Sat. February 16, 8:00pm • Page 13 Wed. October 31, 8:00pm • Page 24 Love Letters NOVEMBER 2018 Sat. February 23, 8:00pm • Page 20 Telling YOUR Story: SOULCollage® Sat. November 3, 10:00am–3:00pm • Page 25 MARCH 2019 ® Chinese Warriors of Peking Telling YOUR Story: SOULCollage Sat. March 9, 10:00am–3:00pm • Page 25 Fri. November 9, 8:00pm • Page 7 ART of Daily Living An Evening with Ann Hampton Callaway & Amanda McBroom Sat. November 10, 10:00am–3:00pm • Page 25 Sat. March 9, 8:00pm • Page 14 Imagination Movers Young Artist Competition Showcase Sat. November 10, 11:00am • Page 26 Sun. March 10, 2:30pm • Page 22 Frankenstein Dailey & Vincent Fri. November 16, 8:00pm • Page 8 Sat. March 16, 8:00pm • Page 15 Smooth Jazz: Joe McBride and Paul Brown The Jungle Book Sat. November 17, 8:00pm • Page 8 Sat. March 23, 11:00am • Page 27 Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas Avery*Sunshine Fri. November 30, 8:00pm • Page 9 Sat. March 30, 8:00pm • Page 16 DECEMBER 2018 APRIL 2019 The Manhattan Transfer Holiday Show The Swingles Sat. December 1, 8:00pm • Page 10 Sat. April 6, 8:00pm • Page 17 Winter Classics & Holiday Favorites An Acoustic Evening with Shawn Colvin Sun. December 9, 2:30pm • Page 22 Sat. April 13, 8:00pm • Page 18 JANUARY 2019 ART of Daily Living The Winter Wonderettes Sat. April 13, 10:00am–3:00pm • Page 25 Fri. January 11, 8:00pm • Page 19 Riddick Dance Company: Lavender Sat. January 12, 8:00pm • Page 19 Thorned Heel on the Backside Sun. January 13, 2:00pm • Page 19 Sat. April 27, 8:00pm • Page 23

2 FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Greetings

Dear Friends, Our Mission It is with great excitement and energy, we present our 31st Anniversary To advance the arts and enhance the quality of life Season of The American Theatre, a Hampton Arts venue. Last year we for all Hampton Roads celebrated three decades of providing the very best in performing residents and visitors by: arts to the Coastal Virginia region. I am delighted to report that Educating and inspiring The American Theatre finished last year with its strongest selling teachers, students and life-long learners to embrace season since our inception. This coming season promises to be the arts through exhibition, equally exciting! workshop and educational study, volunteerism and From innovative modern music to cutting-edge American jazz, from community outreach. Broadway blockbusters to improv comedy, from gospel to Chinese Providing opportunities for Hampton Roads artists Warriors — the range of human creative endeavors is astonishing. to showcase and develop For us at Hampton Arts, it is about “Telling Stories.” Every performer performing, visual and educational arts in is a storyteller, even if their art form is nonverbal. 2018-2019 will be a both traditional and season of stories — stories told through music, theatre, magic, dance, non-traditional formats. comedy and drama. Stories that have been compiled just for you! Presenting unique, world-class caliber arts As part of our next 30 years of community service, engagement that appeal to a diverse and enrichment, we are proud to launch two exciting new initiatives: citizenry, promoting a deeper cultural awareness. 35 for All is our new ticket-pricing model. To eliminate as many cost and attendance barriers as possible, we have affordably priced all seats $35 or less. No matter what seat you have in our intimate theatre, your base ticket will never cost more than $35. Get your tickets quickly — as we anticipate many sell out performances! Education — We are thrilled to welcome two new members of the Hampton Arts team with Hugo Morrison and Clarissa Geary — our 125 East Mellen Street new Education Manager and Assistant Education Manager. With their Hampton, VA 23663 expertise on arts-education, we will be able to add tremendous value to our already successful programming! I am immensely grateful for everyone’s commitment, creativity, and collective efforts to advance The American Theatre’s mission and support the many artists and audiences we serve. 4205 Victoria Boulevard Hampton, VA 23669 So lean forward in your seats and get ready for a memorable year of joyful stories. theamericantheatre.org

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“Ms. Holliday’s voice resounded with a power that combined the range of Sarah Vaughan with the fervor of Aretha Franklin.” — New York Times An Evening with Jennifer Holliday

Jennifer Holliday burst onto Broadway as the original Effie inDreamgirls , winning a Tony Award for her performance and firmly placing her among musical theater’s greatest stars. More than 35 years later, her big, soulful voice continues to entertain audiences worldwide, including Broadway’s recent revival of The Color Purple. Bringing her signature style to R&B, gospel, and other musical genres, Holliday’s powerhouse vocals have earned her four Grammy Award nominations and two wins.

This evening offers a rare opportunity to see a musical legend in The American Theatre’s intimate setting, where audiences can experience up close and personal one of the most distinct voices ever to grace the Broadway stage.

SATURDAY 8PM OCTOBER 6 $35

4 THURSDAY 8PM OCTOBER 18 $35

“The Capitol Steps make it easier to leave public life.” — Former President George H. W. Bush

The Capitol Steps Orange is the New Barack Just in time to blow off some political steam for the pending mid-term elections, the hilarious comedy troupe, the Capitol Steps, pulls out all the stops with its latest show, Orange is the New Barack. The bi-partisan humor features many cast members who have previously worked on Capitol Hill, bringing a laugh-out-loud perspective to the daily goings on at some of our most esteemed government offices.

No matter who or what is in the headlines, audiences can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the group that puts the “MOCK” in Democracy?

5 SATURDAY 8PM OCTOBER 27 $35 An Evening with “With an eclectic mix of songs like Lynda Carter Duffy’s 2008 pop- soul hit ‘Mercy,’ and a slowed-down Most superfans recognize Lynda Carter as the original “Wonder Woman,” from the hit 1970s TV series, but the Miss World reinterpretation of USA winner has been singing from the age of five and has the Motown classic performed globally from London’s Palladium to Monte Carlo. ‘Stop! In the Name Carter’s latest album, Red Rock N’ Blues, features re-imagined of Love,’ the album arrangements of timeless hits such as The Supremes’ “Stop! showcases Ms. In the Name of Love” and The Everly Brothers’ “All I Have to Carter’s sweet yet Do Is Dream.” Far more than an accomplished singer, she powerful voice and was also honored earlier this year with a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. An evening with Lynda Carter also pays tribute will truly be an evening with Wonder Woman — filled with to her family.” song and stories from a celebrated cultural icon. — The New York Times

6 Packed with power, FRIDAY 8PM agility and martial arts NOVEMBER 9 $35 mastery, the Chinese Warriors of Peking deliver “... An entertaining show a high-intensity evening for the whole family.” filled with breathtaking acrobatics, set during the — Eastbourne Herald Ming Dynasty. This action- packed evening tells the tale of two rival martial arts disciplines and is filled with juggling, acrobatics, weapons handling, and live stage combat, performed by some of the world’s most accomplished multidisciplinary artists.

The Chinese Warriors of Peking celebrate 60 years of international acclaim, having performed throughout Great Britain, Europe, as well as with Cirque du Soleil. This unbridled evening is sure to captivate and entertain as the historical battle between the Shaolin and Wudang warriors unfolds in a captivating display of athleticism and artistry.

Chinese Warriors of Peking 7 Are you ready for a Monster Mash? Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. Inspiring countless film and stage adaptations, Shelley’s thrilling tale of a monster brought to life is brilliantly re-imagined by Aquila Theater, which brings its bold and theatrical storytelling to Shelley’s frightening tale.

Swiss scientist Victor Frankenstein succeeds in “… a classically trained, creating an artificial human, and after wandering the world alone, modernly hip troupe.” the monster eventually returns — The New York Times for redemption. Offering a unique performance style unlike any other interpretation, Aquila’s Frankenstein Frankenstein delivers a night at the theatre filled with chills, Aquila Theater Company gasps, and plenty of theatrics. FRIDAY 8PM NOVEMBER 16 $35

SMOOTH JAZZ WITH Joe McBride & Paul Brown SATURDAY 8PM NOVEMBER 17 $35

Vocalist/keyboardist Joe McBride is an inspiration both on and off the stage. Having lost his eyesight as a teenager, McBride’s passion and dedication for music are evident in a career that spans nearly three decades. Guitarist Paul Brown has released six albums and brings his trademark deep funk and cool urban vibes to an eclectic R&B-driven sound. “McBride soars as an R&B vocalist.” — AllMusic.com

“Paul Brown shoots another gem our way with Love You Found Me, bearing all of his smooth, rather coolly laid-back trademark chops.” — TheSmoothJazzRide.com

8 Lightwire Theater A Very Electric Christmas

FRIDAY 8PM NOVEMBER 30 $35

“Spectacular — in every sense of the word.” — Sharon Osbourne, America’s Got Talent

Brighten your holidays with this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday hits! Combining theater and eye-popping technology performed in complete darkness, Lightwire brings stories to life in ways that will mesmerize children of all ages. The troupe has been featured on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and returns to The American Theatre after last year’s enchanting sold-out performance.

Lightwire Theater’s original story follows a young bird named Max who gets blown off course and finds himself at the North Pole. Expect caroling worms, dancing poinsettias, Nutcracker soldiers, mischievous mice, and more in this delightful and illuminating holiday production.

9 “The harmonies are stunning, and the basic sound sets a standard by which other jazz groups must be compared.” — The Chicago Tribune The Manhattan Transfer Holiday Show SATURDAY 8 PM DECEMBER 1 $35

The Manhattan Transfer kicks off a harmonic for more than four decades. During this holiday season as the vocal group brings its special time of year, the group delivers a signature sound to The American Theatre. remarkable performance of holiday favorites Expect an evening of spectacular singing from its hit albums, The Christmas Album, that has earned the group an astounding 10 An Acapella Christmas, as well as selections Grammy Awards for its unique arrangements from the recently released, chart-soaring and performance style. album, The Junction. The Manhattan Transfer Holiday Show is a rare opportunity The Manhattan Transfer’s incredible vocal to see one of the music industry’s most power has entertained worldwide audiences influential jazz vocal groups.

10 Coastal Virginia Bluegrass & Brew Festival JANUARY 25-27 After a smashing inaugural year, Hampton Arts’ Coastal Virginia Bluegrass and Brew Festival returns for a weekend packed with some of the nation’s biggest musical acts, accompanied by local beers that represent the region’s growing craft brewery scene. Dustbowl Revival

FRIDAY 8PM JANUARY 25 $35

Celebrating its 10th anniversary and fourth studio album, Dustbowl combines funk and folk for a unique Americana sound that genre-hops into a time-bending dance party you won’t want to miss. Steep Canyon Rangers

SATURDAY 8PM JANUARY 26 $35

From Carnegie Hall to festivals nationwide, this Grammy Award-winning group redefines bluegrass with their signature sound, including hits from their latest hit album, Out in the Open.

Jackass Flats

SUNDAY 3PM JANUARY 27 $35

Virginia’s own bluegrass band revs up the crowd with a melting pot of roots music influences ranging from country and pop to rock, soul, and beyond. Buckle in for a funky Southern good time!

PARTICIPATING BREWERIES* Bull Island Brewing Company — Master Brewer Michael Paine oversees five flagship beers and a rotating roster of creative seasonal favorites at Hampton’s oldest waterfront brewery. The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery — Named after an elusive bird spotted by Fort Monroe’s Captain H.M. Merriam in 1905, founder/owner Russel Tinsley and his team push the boundaries of traditional beer-making with innovative brews. St. George Brewing Company — Specializing in traditional English and German-style ales, St. George is one of the region’s oldest microbreweries, celebrating 20 years in the Hampton area. *Subject to change 11 Ladysmith Black Mambazo

SATURDAY 8PM FEBRUARY 9 $35 Anticipate a concert packed with uplifting Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s rich harmonies music inspired by deep African traditions as have secured their place as South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo celebrates 50 years most successful and celebrated singing as “South Africa’s cultural ambassador to the group. Winner of the 2017 Grammy Award world.” Their coveted vocals are some of the for Best World Music Album, their unique most sought after in the music industry and sound delivers a message of peace, love and have included recordings with artists such as harmony around the world. Josh Groban, Melissa Etheridge, Dolly Parton, and the legendary Paul Simon. The Havana Cuba All-Stars SUNDAY 2PM FEBRUARY 10 $35 The rhythms and sounds of Cuba come Inspired by the colorful tapestry of Cuban alive in an electric evening that celebrates music, the All-Stars’ “Asere” (meaning Cuba’s music and dance styles. Representing “Friendship”) Tour also features three of some of the country’s greatest musicians, Cuba’s finest dancing couples. Performing with The Havana Cuba All-Stars spice up The a band of rousing musicians, expect a spirited American Theatre with melodies and beats spectacle of song and dance, exemplifying from the cha-cha and rumba to the salsa Cuba’s greatest musical traditions. and signature “Son Cubano.”

12 This is a rare opportunity for an up- close-and-personal evening with one of the century’s most acclaimed musicians. Branford Marsalis and his jazz quartet bring more than 30 years of experience to the stage and have long been recognized as the standard to which other ensembles of its kind are measured.

Some might gauge Branford Marsalis’s success by his numerous awards, including three Grammys and (together with his father and brothers) his citation as a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. To Branford, however, these are only way stations along what continues to be an ever- changing journey in the world of music.

SATURDAY 8PM FEBRUARY 16 $35

“A prime example of highly-developed… modern American jazz.” — BBC

An Evening with Branford Marsalis

13 AMANDA McBROOM “…the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match.” — The New York Times

SATURDAY 8PM MARCH 9 $35

ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY “The incredibly gifted, multi talented Callaway slays it. She sounds absolutely magnificent.” — Popmatters.com

An Evening with Ann Hampton Callaway & Amanda McBroom Two legendary female vocalists. One McBroom’s ten albums define her position spectacular evening. Experience a rare as an accomplished vocalist and enthralling opportunity to see Amanda McBroom and musical storyteller. Ann Hampton Callaway together onstage. A born entertainer, Ann Hampton Callaway Amanda McBroom, known for writing the is one of the leading champions of the number one Billboard hit, “The Rose,” has Great American Songbook. Her unique had her songs recorded by some of the singing style blends jazz and traditional music industry’s most celebrated stars, pop, making her a mainstay in concert including LeAnn Rimes, The Manhattan halls, theaters and jazz clubs around Transfer, Anne Murray, and more. the world. 14 “Not your typical concert experience… full of raucous SATURDAY 8PM joy, something our world MARCH 16 $35 today is often lacking.” — New York Concert Review Dailey & Vincent

An Evening with Ann Hampton Callaway Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent, backed by one of the best bands on tour today, are some of the most reputable and elite entertainers & Amanda McBroom in American music with a unique sound that seamlessly blends bluegrass, traditional country, and gospel music. The five-time Grammy Award winners have performed together for more than a decade, and while they’re now on Season Three of their nationally broadcast television series, The Dailey & Vincent Show on RFD-TV, nothing can compare to a rousing evening of live performance.

Dailey’s tenor and Vincent’s reedy harmonies offer a concoction of fantastically instinctive vocal blends that has gained them well-deserved praise for their distinctive style and worldwide recognition as American Music gold.

15 SATURDAY 8PM MARCH 30 $35 Avery*Sunshine Let the sunshine in! Billboard-topping Avery*Sunshine has captivated worldwide audiences with her riveting stage performances, candid and often humorous banter, and optimistic anthems about life. Self-described as “a cross between Bette Midler and Oprah Winfrey,” her distinct sound and far-reaching presence have graced some of the world’s greatest venues, including Madison Square Garden and Smokey Robinson’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute.

Avery*Sunshine’s latest studio album, Twenty Sixty Four, captures her signature sound with soulful in-the-pocket grooves, sublime ballads, exquisite arrangements and orchestrations, “Very tender and an exuberant life- and sensual, affirming message. Expect an evening of possessing an musical empowerment emotional honesty delivered with that becomes an Avery*Sunshine’s addictive caress of signature style. her listeners’ ears.” — Soul Tracks

16 The Swingles SATURDAY 8PM APRIL 6 $35 “A stellar performance, full of color, vitality, and drama.” — Bachtrack

For more than half a century, The Swingles recognized as masters of their craft, and have pushed the boundaries of vocal music. their repertoire has grown to include a huge The seven young singers that comprise variety of music, including new original songs today’s London-based group are driven by and music inspired by their international the same innovative spirit that has defined travels. With creative arrangements that the five-time Grammy winners since they transport these well-loved songs into the first made waves in the 1960s. group’s unique and vibrant sound world, the results are powerful and surprising. At a time when acappella music is more popular than ever, The Swingles are

17 “She’s simply one of the best singers I’ve ever heard — and a truly gifted and deep songwriter and guitarist.” — Bonnie Raitt

An Acoustic Evening with Shawn Colvin SATURDAY 8PM APRIL 13 $35

Shawn Colvin illuminates the American Theatre with her signature sound and storytelling, proving why fans around the globe continue to celebrate her unique musical gifts. With a celebrated career spanning nearly three decades, Colvin has won three Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Trailblazer Award at the 2016 Americana Honors & Awards Show, paving the way for female singer/songwriters.

A singular and enduring talent, this intimate concert offers fans old and new the opportunity to experience Colvin’s warm- hearted and tender songbook, including hits from her decade-spanning career and latest release, The Starlighter.

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8PM JANUARY 11-12 $35 SUNDAY 2PM JANUARY 13 $35

A HAMPTON ARTS PRODUCTION Created and Written by Roger Bean Choreographed by Karen Getz Directed by Richard M. Parison, Jr.

The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, they use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great 60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! Showcasing festive costumes, stellar voices, and fantastic vocal arrangements, The Winter Wonderettes is a terrific way to continue the yuletide celebration into the New Year! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

“If you enjoy Christmas music, the play offers fun, live versions of favorites and lesser-heard oldies.” — Cleveland.com

19 From the brilliant mind of award-winning playwright A.R. Gurney, Love Letters is a tribute to what makes a life: Love. Legendary actors Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross, who co-starred in the hit television series Family Ties for seven seasons, take to the stage to portray Melissa and Andy, childhood friends who exchange letters through the years — physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be. By A.R. Gurney Starring Meredith As the actors read the letters Baxter and aloud, what is created is an evocative, touching, frequently Michael Gross funny but always telling pair of character studies in which what is implied is as revealing and SATURDAY 8PM meaningful as what is actually FEBRUARY 23 $35 written down.

An Evening with Groucho starring Frank Ferrante

FRIDAY 8PM OCTOBER 19 $35

Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante recreates his internationally acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast-paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray for Captain Spalding,” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady.”

Become part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance “Artful...Mr. Ferrante’s in grand Groucho style. Accompanied timing is digital sharp.” by his onstage pianist, Ferrante portrays — The New York Times the young Groucho of stage and film and reacquaints us with the likes of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Marx foil, Margaret Dumont and MGM’s Louis B. Mayer. A show perfect for all ages!

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“Exuding star-power charisma, Skinner By A.R. dazzled the Cabaret audience with a Gurney spectacular soprano voice blessed with Starring a vast range.” Meredith — NY Post Baxter and Michael Gross

SATURDAY 8PM FEBRUARY 23 $35

Emily Skinner SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29

You can go to Broadway, or you can let us bring Broadway to you! On September 29th, 2018, Tony Award nominee and Virginia Native, Emily Skinner will perform a one-night only concert in celebration of the 31st Anniversary of Hampton Arts. Additionally, Hampton Arts and Hampton Arts Foundation will present the Coastal Gala Tickets $200 per person before Virginia Renaissance Award to John Lawson, September 1st, $250 per person President & CEO, W.M. Jordan Company and after September 1st Robert F. Shuford, Sr., Chairman, President, Reserve a VIP Sponsorship with & CEO, Old Point Financial Corporation. The Exclusive Benefits including a private Renaissance Award recognizes long term Meet and Greet with Emily Skinner. commitment to the performing and visual arts in Hampton and Coastal Virginia. After To reserve your tickets or sponsorship the concert, you’ll enjoy dinner, drinks, contact: Catherine Hagner, 757-896-1241 dessert and a few surprises throughout or [email protected] The American Theatre.

21 LIGHTHOUSE SERIES Hampton Roads Philharmonic Beethoven 7 The Hampton Roads Philharmonic kicks off its 6th season with an exciting program featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Well-loved by audiences since its premiere, this work is a classical masterpiece, known for its enduringly popular second movement. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of HRP history and the annual Golden Baton raffle, where one lucky winner will be chosen to guest-conduct the orchestra in December.

SUNDAY 2:30PM OCTOBER 14 2018 $20

Winter Classics and Holiday Favorites Come hear the sounds of the season as the orchestra presents a program of holiday favorites including “The Nutcracker,” “Sleigh Ride,” “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and a special guest appearance by the Golden Baton raffle winner. You won’t want to miss this fan-favorite program for the whole family!

SUNDAY 2:30PM DECEMBER 9 2018 $20

Young Artist Competition Showcase Winners from the third annual Young Artist Competition will perform chosen selections of concertos and virtuosic showpieces with the orchestra. Be inspired by the best of the future generation of performers that Hampton Roads has to offer.

SUNDAY 2:30PM MARCH 10 2019 $20

22 The Brown Bag Special Experience two world premiere works by choreographer Marshall Swiney. “A Lil Mo Moses” brings to life the musical genius of James Brown and the dance culture from the 70s through today with disco, rap, hip-hop and jazz. “Miz Virginia is ah Traveling…” explores the cycle of life as Swiney pays tribute to the passing of a dear friend.

SATURDAY 8PM OCTOBER 20 2018 $25 Riddick Dance Lavender Thorned Heel on the Backside This explosive dance collaboration with spoken word illuminates the writings of activist Audre Lorde and the freedom to love. Exploring themes of rejection, devotion, purity, and empathy, this testament of love promises to be a mastery of movement and storytelling.

SATURDAY 8PM APRIL 27 2019 $25

RIDDICK DANCE RETURNS TO THE AMERICAN THEATRE WITH TWO COMPELLING EVENINGS THAT CELEBRATE CONTEMPORARY DANCE AS A FORM OF CULTURAL EXPRESSION.

23 OCTOBER 27 2018 • JANUARY 19 2019 MARCH 16 2019 • MAY 11 2019 SATURDAYS 12PM–4PM

Music Makers Workshop FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Calling all musicians, songwriters, We welcome songwriters, musicians and composers, lyricists, poets, and producers collaborators of all levels; just bring an from around Coastal Virginia! You are invited open mind, your ideas, and a willingness to to be part of this regular creative musical meet new people! A piano will be available collaborative at The American Theatre. These and everyone is encouraged to bring an jam sessions promise to provide a supportive instrument, though not necessary to and safe opportunity for those with a desire participate. Donations will be accepted to work on their songwriting skills or an at the door for refreshments. interest in exploring songwriting for the first time.

Movie Night WEDNESDAY 8PM OCTOBER 31 $10 What better way to celebrate Halloween? Grab your fishnets, and pelvic thrust your way to The American Theatre’s annual creature feature presentation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Audiences will time warp back to the 1970s and shimmy the night away to the voices of Magenta, Dr. Frank-N-Furter & Riff Raff on the Theatre’s silver screen. Dust off your gold sequin top hat for some harmless musical fun — a delightful spoof of Hollywood horror movies and Old Dark House melodramas! Featuring a live shadow cast performance by Fishnet Inc.! “Simply a cult classic.” — Empire

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Personal reflection and The Mystical Arts inspiration come to life as the Tibetan monks of Drepung Loseling of Tibet Monastery return to AUGUST 9–12 create a sand-painted mandala, which is FREE AND OPEN used as a tool for TO THE PUBLIC re-consecrating the

OPENING CEREMONY earth and its inhabitants. Thur. August 9 • 7pm As the mandala is CREATION OF SAND MANDALA created and then Fri. August 10 • 10am–6pm deconstructed, the CREATION OF SAND MANDALA sands are then taken Sat. August 11 • 10am–6pm to the water and COMPLETION OF MANDALA from there it spreads AND CLOSING CEREMONY Sun. August 12 • 1pm throughout the world for planetary healing.

“The results are fascinating, and above all, very beautiful.” Tell YOUR Story with — Spirit & Destiny Magazine, UK Tap into your playful SOULCollage!® Led by and authentic self with Suzan Thompson, this SOULCollage®! Developed by creative process encourages SATURDAY 10AM–3PM NOVEMBER 3 2018 Seena Frost, SOULCollage® participants to access deep SATURDAY 10AM–3PM MARCH 9 2019 is a creative process that inner wisdom and artistry. encourages participants $100to In a relaxed and supportive access deep inner wisdom atmosphere you will create and healing. In a relaxed and colorful collages using Telling YOURsupportive atmosphere,Story: the images (no words!) from workshop begins with an magazines and other media, ® introduction and meditation, which represent different SOULfollowedCollage by creating small, aspects of one’s self to focused cards using images integrate their gifts and (no words!) from magazines guidance into daily living.

ART of Daily Living Led by artist and ordained Minister Suzanne L. Vinson, The ART of Daily Living workshops are a combination of mindfulness practice, artistic creativity, and energy renewal infused with ritual, art, and conversation. With a spirit of collaboration, community, and playfulness, retreat participants will consciously infuse their work with head, heart and hands. SATURDAY 10AM–3PM NOVEMBER 10 2018 SATURDAY 10AM–3PM APRIL 13 2019 $100 (INCLUDES MATERIALS AND REFRESHMENTS)

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Saturday morning Club

ALL PERFORMANCES 11AM $10 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 2018

Celebrate Halloween and witness superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane’s child-friendly, spooky adventures as he encounters the galloping Headless Horseman in this eye- catching adaptation of Washington Irving’s literary classic. A Virginia Rep on Tour Production.

Imagination Movers SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10 2018

“Reach high, think big, work hard, have fun!” says Imagination Movers. This high-energy, Emmy Award-winning music group will have the whole family dancing in the aisles with original music and interactive songs that are as much fun for parents as they are for kids.

26 Fun for the whole family From ghostly apparitions and jungle adventures to puppets and puns, Saturday mornings have never been more entertaining.

Barefoot Puppets: Trickster Tales SATURDAY JANUARY 19 2019

Can a spider defeat an elephant in tug-of-war or overpower a python? With Anansi the Spider, world famous trickster, all things are possible… if you only have a plan! Traditional West African stories come to life with expressive rod puppets, original music, and lots of puns. A high-energy show with lots of laughs!

The Jungle Book SATURDAY MARCH 23 2019

Rudyard Kipling’s beloved jungle story comes to life in a vivid, theatrical staging filled with wonderment and adventure. Follow orphan Mowgli as his adoptive family of wolves, panthers and bears teach him about friendship. Jungle dangers abound as he encounters the hungry python Kaa and Bengal tiger Shere Khan, but with the help of his loving protectors, Mowgli remains safe and happy. A Virginia Rep on Tour Production.

27 Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center

A Hampton Arts Venue That handsome building on the corner of artists from throughout Coastal Virginia, Victoria Boulevard and Kecoughtan Road the Commonwealth of Virginia and the in downtown Hampton has been a vibrant Mid-Atlantic region. It is a showcase for center of learning, exploration and creativity up-and-coming artists and their teachers for more than eight decades thanks to the in all media, the home of prestigious juried farsighted vision of a “recent” transplant exhibitions, the home of an ever-evolving to Hampton from Boston, Mrs. Grace studio program and an ongoing series Taylor Armstrong. It was in 1925 that of lectures, workshops, demonstrations Mrs. Armstrong, married to a decorated and seminars. soldier, Captain Matthew Armstrong, made the decision to create a living memorial In 2017 the building turned 92 years old to her father, General Charles H. Taylor — and Hampton Arts turned 30. We are (who was the Founder and Managing dedicated to sharing artists from around Editor of The Boston Globe). the world and around the corner — and we have no plans of slowing down now! Mrs. Armstrong conveyed in trust the land and building to be known as “The Charles H. Visit Us Online at: charlestaylorvisualarts.org Taylor Memorial Library — for the use and benefits of the residents of Elizabeth City County, including the City of Hampton and the incorporated Towns and communities within said County.” The Armstrong family was also very instrumental in the establishment and growth of Hampton University then known as Hampton Institute. Armstrong Hall on the campus is now the home of the University’s theatre department.

After time spent as the Hampton Public Library, today The Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center is a lauded comprehensive arts center, which showcases the work of visual Jerry Coulter, iPhone Art

28 Hampton Arts Education DO MORE. TRY MORE. BE MORE.

When it comes to helping you explore your own creative potential, Hampton Arts Education provides you with all three. The American Theatre and The Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center offer performing and visual arts classes, camps and cultural events designed to help you get the most fun out of your summer. In 2018 we are taking a break from our normal summer arts camp as we work with our Education Team to revamp our summer offerings. We will be back in 2019 with new and exciting offerings for you and your family! Our Summer Camps for 2019 will be announced in the Spring of 2019! Look for another exciting summer of theatre, dance, music, painting, papier mache and so much more!

Subscribe Now! New Flex Pass and Single Ticket Options Available!

Our Flex Pass Subscription will give BEST SEATS, BEST PRICE — Subscribers save the our patrons the ultimate in flexibility most on tickets — up to $5 off per ticket. and discounts! EARLY ACCESS & DISCOUNTED TICKETS — Get tickets The American Theatre’s easy-to-use to added attractions before the public! Flex Pass Subscription is a great way to RESTAURANT PARTNER DISCOUNTS — Show your see the performances you want to Day-Of Tickets to receive discounts from our Premier see, when you want to see them — Restaurant Partners and save money! Flex Pass Subscriptions FLEXIBLE & FREE TICKET EXCHANGE — Enjoy maximum may be purchased for any Premier flexibility with no-fee exchanges up to 72 hours before Performance or Broadway at the show time. (Subject to availability; Ticket Upcharge American performance. may apply).

Purchase a minimum of 8 tickets and use 35 FOR ALL — To eliminate as many cost and attendance them for the best available seats at any barriers as possible, we have priced all single tickets performance in any combination you’d at $35 or lower. No matter what seat you have in our like. Split your tickets up and see multiple intimate theatre, your base ticket will never cost more than $35! Subscribe Now, as we anticipate many sell shows, or use all your tickets for a single out performances! show — it’s up to you!

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1. SEATING PREFERENCE (SEATING CHART ON PG 33.) Let us know your preferences and we will do our best to meet them. Please indicate below. m Best available m Mid Orchestra seats m Aisle seats m Balcony seats m Wheelchair accessible m No preference m Main Orchestra seats

2. SUBSCRIBE NOW WITH our FLEX-8 SUBSCRIPTION AND SAVE! Buy a FLEX-8 Subscription before August 6th and get the best seats before they go on sale to the General Public! Flex Pass — 8 tickets to use in any way you choose with $5 discount per ticket PLEASE NOTE: Discounts cannot be applied to Family Fun Series events, Lighthouse Series events, or Summer Camps and Classes. FLEX-8 go on sale June 13 — October 1, 2018. Single event tickets go on sale to the general public on August 6, 2018.

Date & Time Event # of Tickets Price Amount

OCTOBER 2018 Sat. 6 8:00pm An Evening with Jennifer Holliday ______X $35 =$______Thur. 18 8:00pm The Capitol Steps: Orange is the New Barack ______X $35 =$______Sat. 27 8:00pm An Evening with Lynda Carter ______X $35 =$______

NOVEMBER 2018 Fri. 9 8:00pm Chinese Warriors of Peking ______X $35 =$______Fri. 16 8:00pm Frankenstein ______X $35 =$______Sat. 17 8:00pm Smooth Jazz: Joe McBride and Paul Brown ______X $35 =$______Fri. 30 8:00pm Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas ______X $35 =$______

DECEMBER 2018 Sat. 1 8:00pm The Manhattan Transfer Holiday Show ______X $35 =$______

JANUARY 2019 Fri. 25 8:00pm Bluegrass Festival: The Dustbowl Revival ______X $35 =$______Sat. 26 8:00pm Bluegrass Festival: Steep Canyon Rangers ______X $35 =$______Sun. 27 3:00pm Bluegrass Festival: Jackass Flats ______X $35 =$______

FEBRUARY 2019 Sat. 9 8:00pm Ladysmith Black Mambazo ______X $35 =$______Sun. 10 2:00pm The Havana Cuba All-Stars ______X $35 =$______Sat. 16 8:00pm An Evening with Branford Marsalis ______X $35 =$______

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MARCH 2019 Sat. 9 8:00pm An Evening with Ann Hampton Callaway & Amanda McBroom ______X $35 =$______Sat. 16 8:00pm Dailey & Vincent ______X $35 =$______Sat. 30 8:00pm Avery*Sunshine ______X $35 =$______

APRIL 2019 Sat. 6 8:00pm The Swingles ______X $35 =$______Sat. 13 8:00pm An Acoustic Evening with Shawn Colvin ______X $35 =$______

PREMIER PERFORMANCE SERIES EVENTS SUBTOTAL = $ ______

Would you like tickets for Broadway at the American, Family Fun Series, Lighthouse Series, and Creating Wellness Series events? See below to complete your order.

3. NOW ADD YOUR BROADWAY AT THE AMERICAN EVENTS

After you have selected Premier Series performances, you may also choose tickets to these Broadway at the American events.

Date & Time Event # of Tickets Price Amount

OCTOBER 2018 Fri. 19 8:00pm An Evening with Groucho ______X $35 =$______

JANUARY 2019 Fri. 11 8:00pm The Winter Wonderettes ______X $35 =$______Sat. 12 8:00pm The Winter Wonderettes ______X $35 =$______Sun. 13 2:00pm The Winter Wonderettes ______X $35 =$______

FEBRUARY 2019 Sat. 23 8:00pm Love Letters ______X $35 =$______

BROADWAY AT THE AMERICAN EVENTS SUBTOTAL = $ ______

Flex Pass — I have selected 8+ tickets — # of tickets ______X $5 = subtract -$______

BROADWAY AT THE AMERICAN EVENTS & PREMIER SERIES TOTAL = $ ______

4. NOW ADD YOUR FAMILY FUN SERIES EVENTS

Date & Time Event # of Tickets Price Amount

OCTOBER 2018 Sat. 13 11:00am Legend of Sleepy Hollow ______X $10 =$______

NOVEMBER 2018 Sat. 10 11:00am Imagination Movers ______X $10 =$______

JANUARY 2019 Sat. 19 11:00 am Barefoot Puppets: Trickster Tales ______X $10 =$______

MARCH 2019 Sat. 23 11:00 am The Jungle Book ______X $10 =$______

FAMILY FUN SERIES EVENTS TOTAL = $ ______31 5. NOW ADD YOUR LIGHTHOUSE SERIES EVENTS

Date & Time Event # of Tickets Price Amount

HAMPTON ROADS PHILHARMONIC OCTOBER 2018 Sun. 14 2:30pm Beethoven 7 ______X $20 =$______DECEMBER 2018 Sun. 9 2:30pm Winter Classics & Holiday Favorites ______X $20 =$______MARCH 2019 Sun. 10 2:30pm Young Artist Competition Showcase ______X $20 =$______RIDDICK DANCE COMPANY OCTOBER 2018 Sat. 20 8:00pm The Brown Bag Special ______X $25 =$______APRIL 2019 Sat. 27 8:00pm Lavender Thorned Heel on the Backside ______X $25 =$______MOVIE NIGHT OCTOBER 2018 Wed. 31 8:00pm The Rocky Horror Picture Show ______X $10 =$______

LIGHTHOUSE SERIES EVENTS TOTAL = $ ______

6. NOW ADD YOUR CREATING WELLNESS SERIES EVENTS

Date & Time Event # of Tickets Price Amount

7. GRAND TOTAL Please add your Premier Performance Series total, your Family Fun Series total, your Lighthouse Series total, your Broadway at The American total; Please check carefully to make sure you have included all of your performance totals, subtracted your discounts, and added the $5 processing fee. This will give you your Grand Total. Please note that any Single Ticket orders for the 2018-2019 Season will be processed after August 6, 2018.

Premier Performance Series Total $______Broadway at The American Series Total $______Family Fun Series Total $______Lighthouse Series Total $______HANDLING FEE $ 5.00 GRAND TOTAL $______

8. YOUR INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) Name ______Address ______City ______State______Zip______Daytime Phone ______Evening Phone ______E-mail ______

9. PAYMENT CREDIT CARD: m VISA m MASTERCARD Name on Card ______Account #______Exp. Date ______Cardholder Signature ______C.V.V. Code ______

It’s easy to submit your order! Mail completed order form with payment to SUBSCRIBE NOW! The American Theatre Box Office, 125 E Mellen Street, Hampton VA 23663, or bring in person to The American Theatre Box Office or the Hampton Coliseum Box Office. 32 Guest Services

; The American Theatre is handicapped accessible, meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Accessible seating is available through all sales channels.

I The American Theatre is equipped with assistive listening devices. STAGE BALCONY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011121314 COAT CHECK For your convenience, there is a BA A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 self-service coat check located in the lobby. BB 1 14 Ask an usher for the location. B 2 12 C 1 13 BC 1 14 CONCESSIONS For your refreshment and enjoyment, a full range of concessions and beverages are D 1 13 BD 1 14 available for sale before the performances, during 14 the intermissions and (sometimes) after the shows. E 1 BE 1 14 F 1 13 BF LATECOMERS Latecomers will only be seated at 1 14 the discretion of the house management. There G 1 15 BG 1 14 are closed circuit video monitors to watch until 1 15 the appropriate late seating cue. H 1 15 Orchestra NOT ALLOWED Food and beverages, photos, visual J Main Orchestra or sound recording, and the use of cell phones K 1 15 and tablets are not allowed in the auditorium. Rows: A – G 1 15 Cell phones, pagers and tablets must be silenced. L Mid Orchestra M 1 15 BOX OFFICE POLICIES Rows: H – O STAGE BALCONY 1 15 DISCOUNTSSTAGE Discounts may be available for selectBALCONY N performances for Students 18 and BAunder,1 2 Senior 3 4 5 6 7 8 910111213141 15 Rear Orchestra 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011121314O A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 BA A Citizens1 2 3 60 and up,9 military10 11 personnel and their 4 5 6 7 8 BB 1 14 Rows: P – W B 2 12 BB 1 141 15 B families,2 and groups. Discounts12 cannot be combined. P C 1Please contact the Box Office13 for informationBC 1 on 14 Balcony BC 1 14 C 1purchasing a Student series13 subscription. Q 1 15 Front Balcony D 1 13 BD 1 14 D 1 13 BD 1 14 R 1 15 Rows: BA-BE E 1 GIFT CERTIFICATES Available14 in anyBE amount1 in 14 1 14 E person at The American Theatre. BE 1 14 F 1 13 BF S 1 13 1 13 1 14 F BF 1 14 Rear Balcony G 1 TICKET EXCHANGES/REFUNDS15 There are no refunds T 1 G 1 15 BG 1 14 11 Rows BF–BG BG 1 14 1 or exchanges except in the15 event of a canceled or H 1 15 H rescheduled event. U 1 12 Wheel Chair 1 15 Orchestra J 1 15 Orchestra accessible seating J Main Orchestra V 1 SUBSCRIPTIONS Flex Pass15 SubscriptionsMain are Orchestra 1 7 Handicap seating/ K 1 15 Rows: A – G K available in person at The American TheatreRows: A –Box G Transfer seat 1 15 W 7 L 1 Office or Hampton Coliseum15 Box Office. Flex Pass 1 L Mid Orchestra M 1 Subscriptions can also be mailed15 to TheMid American Orchestra M 1 15 Rows: H – O Theatre at 125 E. Mellen Street, Hampton,Rows: VA H – 23669.O N 1 15 N 1 15 1 SINGLE TICKETS Single Tickets15 are availableRear Orchestra in O 1 15 STAGERear Orchestra BALCONY O person at The American Theatre Box OfficeRows: P –or W P 1 15 Rows: P – W P 1 Hampton Coliseum Box Office.15 Tickets may be BA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011121314 1 Balcony 11 Q 1 A 215 3 4 5 6Balcony 7 8 9 10 1 ordered on-line at theamericantheatre.org,15 Front Balcony Q BB 1 14 by phone at 1-800-745-3000.B 2 Front Balcony12 R 1 15 Rows: BA-BE R 1 15 Rows: BA-BE BC 1 14 S 1 C 1 13 13 1 13 Rear Balcony S Rear Balcony T ORCHESTRA1 D BALCONY1 11 Rows BF–BG 13 BD 1 14 T 1 11 Rows BF–BG Wheelchair U 1 Main Orchestra Front Balcony Wheel Chair U E 1 12 Wheel Chair 14 BE 1 14 1 Rows A–G Rows12 BA–BE accessibleaccessible seating seating V accessible seating V 1 F 17 Handicap seating/13 BF Mid Orchestra1 Rear7 Balcony HandicapHandicap seating/ seating/ 1 14 Transfer seat W Rows H-R Rows7 BF–BG transfer seat W 1 1 Transfer seat 15 1 G 7 BG Rear Orchestra 1 14 Rows S–W H 1 15 1 15 Orchestra J 33 1 15 Main Orchestra K Rows: A – G 1 15 L Mid Orchestra M 1 15 Rows: H – O N 1 15 Rear Orchestra O 1 15 Rows: P – W P 1 15 Balcony Q 1 15 Front Balcony R 1 15 Rows: BA-BE

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34 Play Your Part at Hampton Arts! For over 31 years, Hampton Arts Philharmonic and Riddick Dance. has provided a variety of engaging And over at the Charles Taylor performing and visual arts Visual Arts Center, visitors can look experiences for the entire forward to Miniatures and Small Hampton Roads region. Works Exhibition, Hampton Arts League Open Members Exhibition, One of the goals of the Hampton and That’s Funny: Art with a Sense Arts Foundation, a unique public/ of Humor. private partnership with the Hampton Arts Commission, is to Hampton Arts is thrilled to present provide long term financial support artists from around the world and to maintain high standards of around the corner. But we cannot excellence in the performing and do it without your support. Not only visual arts in our region. does your gift support the programs and historic venues, but you’ll also Thanks to the generous be making a difference in the lives contributions and faithful support of Hampton Roads youth through from people like you, we’re able to our Educational Programs! With continue this 2018–2019 season with your support we can continue to top-notch entertainment at The provide exciting programming and American Theatre — such as the educational opportunities for you An Evening with Jennifer Holliday, and your entire family. Branford Marsalis, The Winter Wonderettes and local favorites such as the Hampton Roads To donate you can visit www.theamericantheatre.org/support or contact Catherine Hagner, Development Coordinator at 757-896-1241 or [email protected]

HAMPTON ARTS FOUNDATION GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT

DIAMOND CONTRIBUTOR James S. McNider III Robert Doggett Old Point National Bank Peninsula Community Foundation Diane Mansfield Mr. & Mrs. Frank Edgar Barbara Good SPONSOR Mr. & Mrs. William Davenport Louise Marchello Midge & Jimmy Eason Pamela Martin Arthur Greene Patten, Wornom, Hatten Barry & Michael Menser Elynor Hamilton & Diamonstein, L.C. Joe Frank Honarable & Mrs. Dana & Danine & Douglas Miller William Hazel PATRON Jimmy Gray Steven Miller Jacqueline Hellman Daniel Levinson Denise Hoff Mary & James Roberts Pamela & Ted Henifin Tara & Jay Joseph Carole & Robert Smith Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Holt PARTNER Sharron Kitchen Miller Rodger & Michael Spadafora Terry & Jack Johnston The Tang Foundation Mary Losik & Bill Savage Dianne Suber Kendall Jones Dominion Energy Marianne & Hal Prentiss Kurt Taylor & Keith Johnson Karen & Dennis Katz Pomoco Auto Group Catherine Wornom Lucille & Frank Wagner Nancy & Frank Kearney Ann Marie Batten Virginia & Arthur Wycoff Patricia Kellihan Dr. & Mrs. William Berg DONOR Marsha Zanks Betty Anne & Christopher Kraft Mr. & Mrs. David Bowen Nancy Jane Bains Justin Laughter Linda & Scott Curtis Ann Bane FRIEND Sally A. Lazorchak Letia & Joseph Drewry Sylvia Berry Breeger Media Group Honorable & Mrs. Louis Lerner Doug Favre Cynthia Callaway Nancy & Stephen Adams Francis McDonald Ann & Tom Hunnicutt Patricia Fitzgerald Nancy & Don Allen Deborah & William Myers Daniel Jobson Laura Fitzpatrick Kathryn Allen Mary Neale Kent Lion Dick Fore & Frank Fortuna Josephine & Michael Behan Mariah Robinson Elaine & Patrick McDermott Kristen Fournier Colonel & Mrs. Michael Berndt Barbara & Neal Rosenbaum Sallie Marchello & Rebecca & Joseph Francese Victoria & Chris Bowman Jerry Sandford Thomas Morehouse Thomas Goyne Mary Broad Judith & Charles Saunders Mary & Norman Saville Faye & Robert Howard Rebecca Brown Mareke Schiller Susan & Lewis Smith Honorable & Mrs. Christopher Lynn Cherin Suzy & Kevin Spence Jo Anne Draucker & Hutton Martha Clark Betty J. Temko Jim Thompson Joy Jefferson Faye & Thomas Coleman George Walsh Christopher Walls Ettalea E. Kanter Minette Cooper Carolyn & Charles Winterble Catherine & Ray Walsh Elizabeth King Sylvia Craft Judy & Michael Worthington Molly & Forrest Ward Vera & David Loop Sheryl Crawley Minta & Lewis Wood THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT The Hampton Arts Foundation is a 501 (c)3 federally exempt non-profit organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. The information on this page is provided by Hampton Arts Foundation, an independent 501 (c)3 organization founded with the purpose to attract financial support for the long-term and capital needs of The Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center and The American Theatre. Hampton Arts Foundation is solely responsible for this content.

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