2014-2015

Annual Report

The Newman Center for the

Performing Arts

NCP 2015-16 Season Join us for our 13th Newman Center Presents season! Our Vision

The Robert and Judi Newman Companhia Urbana de Dança Sun, Jul 19, 2015

Center for the Performing Arts Twyla Tharp 50th Anniversary Tour Thu, Sep 24, 2015 Fri, Sep 25, 2015 Colorado Symphony Orchestra Inside The Score: Brahms’s 4th Symphony Tue, Oct 6, 2015

 Celebrate, entertain, inspire, and feed the Michael Feinstein Thu, Oct 22, 2015

imagination Anonymous 4: Final Season Tour Sat, Nov 14, 2015  Give voice to the innate human need for Boston Brass & the Brass All-Stars expression through performance Big Band Christmas Bells are Swingin’! Wed, Dec 2, 2015  Educate and prepare better citizens of our Rider Almanac Thu, Jan 14, 2016 community  Begin conversations of ideas Kyle Abraham / Abraham.In.Motion Wed, Jan 20, 2016

 Foster an eagerness for and habits of curiosity Sō Percussion with Shara Worden Sat, Feb 6, 2016 and learning Paul Taylor Dance Company Sat, Feb 20, 2016  Make the major sources of our own and other Sun, Feb 21, 2016 cultures accessible to our community Colorado Symphony Orchestra Learning to Hear Color Thu, Feb 25, 2016  Embrace our differences: celebrate diversity of forms, attitudes, traditions, and populations Metropolitan Opera Sat, Mar 5, 2016 Rising Stars Concert Series  Challenge assumptions and encourage creativity and new work, even at the risk of failure globalFEST On the Road Tue, Mar 29, 2016 303.871.6200  Help teach our cultural heritage through the Gabriel Kahane and Sat, Apr 2/3, 2016 www.newmancentertix.com performance of great works from the past and support creativity by contemporary artists whose Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge Avalon Thu, Apr 21, 2016 new voices will be remembered in the future Billy Childs Map to the Treasure Thu, May 5, 2016  Demand excellence and integrity without avoiding controversy  Remind our community that the performing arts

have value to our society, because they:  Create self-esteem, which is earned by

striving to achieve high standards  Integrate with other disciplines such as

language, history, math, and science

 Foster communication and interpersonal skills Above: Yale Whiffenpoofs, January 6, 2015 (photo credit: Gwen Phillips)

Cover photo: Diavolo, at the Newman Center for Performing Arts, Left: The Newman Center at May 9, 2015 the University of Denver. Top right: Mummenschanz, Nov. 8, 2014 Sketch by Mike Thomas, Middle right: A full house in Gates Concert Hall February 1, 2009 (photo credits: Gwen Phillips) Bottom right: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company offers “An 303.871.6200 Evening of Movement and Music” at NCPA, Jan. 24 & 25, 2015 (photo www.newmancenterpresents.com credit: Paul B. Goode) We Thank our Sponsors From the Executive Director

The Newman Center for the Performing Arts is a department of the for their continued support University of Denver reporting to the Provost. Our mission is (a) to assist the Lamont School of Music and Department of Theatre in their uses of the theatrical venues in the Newman Center, (b) to make venues in the Newman Center available for rental by Founding Partners community organizations, and (c) to curate and present to the public the Newman Center Presents series.

Every year the Newman Center for the Performing Arts hosts nearly 500 events serving around 100,000 people from the community. The Newman Center’s four stages feature performances of instrumental and vocal music from classical, alternative classical, jazz, pop, and countless world traditions, spoken theater, dance, and opera. We serve the rehearsal needs of numerous community organizations. In addition, we manage other events ranging from

wedding receptions and corporate meetings to memorial services and parties. At the Newman Center people share entertaining and moving experiences with good friends in the region’s best performance venues.

Presenting Sponsors Performing arts centers are complex and expensive buildings to own and operate. A building such as the Newman Center, however, is a vibrant example of the University’s commitment to excellence and public service. No other university performing arts center is so beautiful or offers such unparalleled acoustics, comfort and sight lines. These traits enable our students to learn in the best possible environment, challenging them to live up to the standard of what surrounds them. And these traits allow the artists we present from all around the world to give our

community the best artistic experiences possible. Our operations are made possible through ticket sales and external rental income, which, however, account for less than 60% of our costs. The Newman Center receives Supporting Sponsors generous support from individual donors and members, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants. Underwriting from the University of Denver makes up the rest. Thank you very much for your dedication and support.

Sincerely,

Stephen W. Seifert

Executive Director, Newman Center for the Performing Arts

2014-15 Season Highlights Newman Center Staff & Support

The Newman Center is a department of the Office of the Provost, University of Denver The 14-15 season of NCP Administrative & Executive had the highest number of Gregg Kvistad, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Stephen W. Seifert, Executive Director tickets sold and the greatest Richard Michel, Budget Officer Cathy Kaufman, Executive Assistant ticket income we’ve ever had. Event Services  We were honored to host The President’s Diane L. Roth, Assistant Director Own United States Marine Band Amanda Swartzbaugh, Event Manager Ramsey Walker, Event Coordinator  We hosted Denver premieres by 6 artists (Hot Sardines, Beijing Dance/LDTX, Marketing Renaud Garcia-Fons, Roomful of Teeth, Natalie Raborn, Marketing Director

Donal Fox, and the it gets better tour) Patron Services  The week of activities built around the it gets better tour included 12 educational residency activities, the Dee Getchel, Assistant Director, Patron Services most robust educational work any of our visiting artists has ever provided.  We collaborated with One Colorado to arrange for activities in Cesar Chavez Academy in Denver, Production Services Pomona High School in Arvada, Atlas Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, The Center’s Rainbow Garret Glass, Assistant Director, Production Services Alley, and the University’s own Ricks Center, Morgridge College of Education, and Graduate School of Shakeel Wahab, Stage Operations Coordinator/ Audio Engineer Professional Psychology. The volunteer local Community Chorus for the performance included over Zach Jovanovich, Stage Operations Coordinator/ 75 singers. Lighting Engineer  Students from the University’s Lamont School of Music spent the fall preparing for and then providing the live musical accompaniment for the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company’s performances in Ticketing Services Richard Moraskie, Assistant Director, Ticketing Services January. Max Manoles, Assistant Manager of Ticketing  We collaborated with CU Presents to host the artists of Medeski Martin & Wood and Alarm Will Sound as they created new works that had their world premiere performances at the Newman Center

and Mackey Auditorium.

Clockwise from top:

Edgar Meyer & , Sept. 23, 2014

Members of Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles “it gets better,” April 24, 2014

Above: Capitol Steps, October 17, 2014 Beijing Dance/LDTX, Left: The Hot Sardines, October 10, 2014 November 18, 2014 (photo credit: Gwen Phillips) (photo credits: Gwen Phillips)

Audience Attendance & Box Office Report

In combination with over 200 Lamont ensemble and Department of Theatre performances, as well as over Dee Getchel Garrett Glass Zach Jovanovich Cathy Kaufman 100 Lamont student recitals, plus Newman Center Presents and rentals, the Newman Center reaches tens of thousands of people each year through its events.

The following graphs represent data collected on audience attendance and student/senior ticket distribution for all 2014-2015 events: Newman Audience Attendance Per Producing Number of Events at the Newman Center Organization *

Center Staff Newman Center Newman Center Presents ‐ 15,109 Presents ‐ 21 Rental Clients ‐ 5% 21% 15% Rental Clients ‐ 129 57,477 32% Max Manoles Richard Michel 1% DU Internal Clients ‐ DU Internal Clients 7% 53% 7,825 ‐ 21 Department of 56% Department of 5% Theatre ‐18 Theatre ‐ 991 5% Lamont School of Lamont School of Music ‐ 21,519 Music ‐ 212

Approximately 102,921 Attendees Total Approximately 410 Events Total

* These data reflect the number of people at ticketed events determined by actual numbers of tickets collected and estimates of the number of people present at non-ticketed events. Richard Moraskie Natalie Raborn Diane Roth Steve Seifert

The M Allan Frank Family Box Office at the Newman Center tickets approximately 200 events for nearly 40 clients every season, comprising nearly 50,000 tickets sold and $1.5 million in gross ticket sales. Since our switch to Paciolan ticketing systems in 2011, we’ve made great strides in using new technology and giving our customers more options when purchasing tickets on the internet. Customers can now purchase tickets using

their mobile devices, select their own seats when buying tickets online, have their tickets delivered to their mobile devices, and transfer their tickets via email to a friend if they can’t use them. In four years, our web sales have increased from 28% to 50% of total tickets sold.

Our box office window staff consists primarily of Lamont School of Music students. Stop by the Box Office

Amanda Swartzbaugh Shakeel Wahab Ramsey Walker to buy your tickets and meet the performers of tomorrow!

Financial Standing Donor & Membership

Acknowledgements

“Ticket sales…exceeded budget substantially.” The Newman Center for the Performing Arts would like to express its gratitude to the following individuals and organizations who have given generously during the 2014–15 Newman Center Presents season to support the The Newman Center for the Performing Arts is a department within the University of Denver. Our budget does Newman Center and the Newman Center Endowments. Listed below are donations and memberships not contain all the revenue or expenses associated with the University’s ownership and use of the Newman Center. received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. For instance, music and theatre student tuition, and gifts for scholarships, faculty support, and academic operations are all accounted for in other departments. Likewise, facility costs such as utilities, grounds and structural NEWMAN CENTER DONORS In honor of Margot and Allan Frank CONTRIBUTOR maintenance, and many custodial services reside in other budgets. Our financial results reflect our department’s In honor of Sue Anschutz Rodgers Robert M. and Carole Cantor Adelstein support of Lamont and Theatre usage of theatrical space, the Newman Center Presents series, and our operation of the Anonymous (several) Beverlee Henry Lisa Allen community rental program. Bonfils-Stanton Foundation In honor of Robert and Judi Newman Mary Brothers Charmatz Family Jennifer Newman Charlene S. Byers Community First Foundation In honor of Jane Quinette Joel S. Cohen and Kathryn L. Oberdorfer Herschel and Barbara Cravitz Stephen W. Seifert and Davol G. Tedder Geoffrey G. Gordon Max E. Donaldson In honor of Cynthia Secor James P. Hayes Geoffrey Gordon Adrian Tinsley Roger L. and Suzanne O. Kinney Barbara Jean Hamilton Susan Harriett Martin Andrew Hornbrook BENEFACTOR William Mohrman Meredith Black and L. Roger Hutson Beverlee Henry Mike Moore Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, MDC/Richmond American Homes Jennifer Newman February 21, 2015 Foundation Donovan and Phyllis Rieger PARTNER Montjoy C. and Frank A. Kugeler Paula Roney photo credit: Gwen Phillips Margot Gilbert and M Allan Frank Antonia & Vladimir Kulaev Cultural Stephen W. Seifert David Rosentrater Heritage Fund, Inc. Davol G. Tedder Ruth Elaine Schoening Susan Harriet Martin Susan Deese Tracy Yolanda McAllister SPONSOR Carol A. Wilson Douglas G. and Laura B. Moran We are pleased to report that the Newman Center’s financial performance remains strong. Gordon Appell Family Charitable Fund Jeffrey Zax Barbara Neal and Ed Ellis Denver’s regional performing arts organizations continue engaging audiences through shows produced in Diana W. and Mike Kinsey Tracy Paige David R. and Florence Lynn Linke FRIEND the Newman Center, consequently demand for rental of venues in the Newman Center in the fiscal year Forest O. Peneton Paula J. Meadows Kenneth A. and A. Louise Beard ending June 30, 2015, enabled us to exceed our budget for income related to community rentals. Parking Kathy A. and Donald D. Rosenkrans Sean and Natalie Raborn – Power Quip Karin Bond Ruth Schoening revenue also exceeded budget. Ticket sales for the Newman Center Presents series were very strong and Thomas N. Butler Stephen W. Seifert exceeded budget substantially. Our corporate sponsorship income was less than budgeted, but gift income SUPPORTER Hilary Carson Carolyn Strand Matt Chalek from individuals and foundations was robust. We transferred $40,000 to the long-term capital fund. J. Alton and Dorothy J. Templin Carolyn A. Agosta and William Rauschert Leslie Smith Beltrami Frances H. Cosby Finally, our expenses were over budget by 18%, but this was a direct result of conducting more business Joan B. Wohlgenant Russel R. DeWitt Janalynn Sau Wong Mary Jo Craige than budgeted, which results both in more expenses and more revenue. Total operating activity for the Kathryn Heet Katherine A. Dines and David Hunter Miller Newman Center generated a positive variance compared to budget of just over $46,000. Thanks to these In memory of Fran Seifert Marian D. Lauterbach Michael E. Leighton – Sage Family Fund Miriam Farrington results, we earned $27,240 for our gain/share account, which can be used in future years for special Karin Bond Pamela Herring and Martin Eisenberg In honor of Dee Getchel David R. Linke projects. For instance, in FY2013 and FY2014 we engaged nationally known arts firm TRG Arts for W. Peterson Nelson–Nelson Family \ Robyn Jacobs Frances H. and James W. Cosby Ross and Vicki Kazer professional consultation using a portion of accumulated gain/share funds, in FY2014 we used gain/share In honor of Beverlee Henry and the Foundation Jean and Ed Onderko Jim LeNoir funds to pay over half the costs of acquiring a new Steinway grand piano for June Swaner Gates Concert Honorable Robert Fullerton Sarah Lincoln In honor of Judi and Robert Newman Richard K. Replin and Elissa Rae Stein Hall, and in FY2015 we were able to upgrade the projector in Gates Concert Hall, wireless microphone Gene E. and Nancy M. Richards Isabelle Marques M Allan and Margot Gilbert Frank Mark Paller system, and our stage production intercom system, all using gain/share funds. In honor of Susanne W. Hamilton, Edith Kathryn Spuhler William A. Stolfus and Andrea G. Sally G. Plummer Berliner, and Max Wilmersdoerffer Karen J. Shaw Barbara Hamilton and Paul Primus Richardson Adrian Tinsley Jenene C. and James J. Stookesberry Newman Endowment for Experiential & Kalli Van Maaren Cultural Learning

The Power of Membership Matching Grant Opportunity

We strive to make excellent programming available to As part of the University’s Campaign for Financial Summary everyone in our community. To do this, our ticket prices the Performing Arts, gifts of $10,000 or are held at a level that covers less than half of the true more to the performing arts at DU will be . costs of our programming, operations, and maintenance. matched dollar for dollar up to a total of FY14 Actual FY15 Actual The difference is made up by your generous gift and $5 million. Gifts can be made over a ______membership support. period of up to five years. For example, a REVENUES gift of $2,000 per year for five years will Revenues Related to Community Rentals 750,480 773,518 Your membership in the Newman Center makes a be matched with an additional $10,000. Internal Rental Activity 80,431 69,821 powerful difference by bringing our community the best Binding testamentary gifts of at least Newman Center Presents Ticket Sales 447,199 448,463 in performing arts from around the world, supporting $10,000 will also be matched. Gifts may Sponsorships and Advertising 5,000 5,000 student discounts and master classes, and sustaining a be designated for the Newman Center, Gifts and Grants 145,514 90,140 landmark facility. Please consider adding a partially or Lamont School of Music, or Department University Support 449,986 509,079 fully tax-deductible Membership to your Newman of Theatre. ______Center support. TOTAL REVENUE 1,878,610 1,896,021

Volunteer Program EXPENSES Wages, Salaries & Fringe Benefits * 766,556 799,742 The Newman Center’s Volunteer Program was designed and developed by Dee Getchel, Assistant Director Office Operating Expenditures ** 84,419 89,920 for Patron Services. It began with 22 volunteers during the Newman Center's first season in 2003 and has Printing and Advertising 79,535 90,007 grown to a dedicated and consistent volunteer group of over 200 members from the Denver area Program Expenditures *** 874,704 852,105 community. These friendly and knowledgeable volunteers serve as ushers and ticket-takers for a large Insurance 23,396 24,247 portion of events at the Newman Center. At the end of each season a party is held to show our Plant and Capital Equipment 50,000 40,000 appreciation and give awards to those who volunteered the most. Since its inception, the volunteer ______program has not only saved rental clients thousands of dollars in contract usher fees, but it has also saved university-sponsored events close to $475,000. During this past 2014-2015 season alone, the volunteer TOTAL EXPENSE 1,878,610 1,896,021 program saved the university $46,868 covering 27 university-sponsored events. Throughout the season this dedicated group volunteered a total of 2,023 times – covering 82 events and giving 8,284 hours of their ______time. NET OPERATING RESULTS 0 0

* Full Time, Part Time, Student, and Show Labor ** Office Operating, Postal, Shipping, Telephone, and Tech Services *** Artist Fees and Hospitality, Credit Card Fees, Research, Travel, and Other Outside Services

“Would you like a program?” Diavolo, May 9, 2015 photo credit: Gwen Phillips Newman Center volunteers at The Nutcracker

Analysis of Financial Summary Newman Center Endowments

The Newman Center was built to the highest standards of excellence to be of service to both the campus and the community. Long-term support of the facilities, systems, and equipment requires dedicated financial reserves which are provided in several ways. First, the Newman Center’s long-term needs are managed as part of the University’s Integrated Facilities Plan. Second, the Newman Center has a building

endowment and several program endowments, each of which is described below. All of these endowments FY 14 Total Revenue FY 14 Total Expense are managed as part of the University’s permanent endowment. Current gifts and planned bequests can be 50,000 23,396 made to any of these endowments or to establish new, named endowments. University matching grants Revenues Related to Wages, Salaries & have played a role in the growth of our endowments and may be available to match further gifts. Community Rentals Fringe Benefits

Internal Rental Office Operating The Newman Center for the Performing Arts Endowment was created in 2006 and has, since its 449,986 Expenditure Activity inception, received lead funding from the Lewis D. & John J. Gilbert Foundation, the John J. and 750,480 766,556 Printing and Newman Center Advertising Margaret R. Gilbert Foundation, The Clinton Family Fund, and Margot Gilbert Frank. Its purpose is to 145,514 Presents Ticket Sales 874,704 Program Expendables provide funding for special programs and long-term or major needs at the Newman Center, including Sponsorships and building repairs and upgrades, maintenance, and equipment purchases. All earnings of this building Advertising Maintenance 447,199 Endowment are re-invested and will continue to grow until such time as an appropriate need arises. 5,000 Gifts and Grants Plant and Capital Withdrawals from the Newman Center Endowment may only be made from spendable income and only 80,431 Equipment University Support 79,535 84,419 with the approval of the Executive Director of the Newman Center and the Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs. Our goal is to fund the Newman Center Endowment with at least $5 million. The market value of Total Revenue 1,878,610 Total Expense 1,878,610 the Endowment as of June 30, 2015, was $864,950, though University Advancement notified the Newman Center that the University will be withdrawing certain matching funds previously deposited in the Endowment due to the University’s agreement to accept a donor’s rescission of a planned gift, reducing that balance in future accountings.

FY 15 Total Revenue FY 15 Total Expense The Newman Center Fund for Experiential and Cultural Learning was established by

24,247 40,000 Beverlee Henry and Hon. Robert Fullerton in 2011 in order to support Newman Center Presents educational Revenues Related to Wages, Salaries & activities. As of June 30, 2015, the market value of the Learning Endowment was $54,164. Community Rentals Fringe Benefits Internal Rental Activity Office Operating The Grynberg Family Endowment for Dance Programming was created in 2012 to support 509,079 Expenditure Newman Center Presents dance programming. As of June 30, 2015, the market value of the Grynberg Family Printing and 773,518 Newman Center Endowment was $571,545. Presents Ticket Sales 852,105 799,742 Advertising Program Expendables 90,140 Sponsorships and The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado Endowment for Diverse and Innovative Music Advertising Maintenance was created in 2013 to support Newman Center Presents alternative music programming. As of June 30, 2015, 448,463 Gifts and Grants 5,000 the market value of the Gay & Lesbian Fund Endowment was $56,405. Plant and Capital University Support Equipment 69,821 The Porter Adventist Hospital Endowment for the Performing Arts was created in 2013 to 90,007 89,920 support Newman Center Presents programming. As of June 30, 2015, the market value of the Porter Total Revenue 1,896,021 Total Expense 1,896,021 Endowment was $54,405.

In addition, the Newman Center annually transfers funds into a Renewal and Replacement account that can be drawn upon when needed for regular maintenance, repair, and upgrades. As of June 30, 2015, the balance in the Renewal and Replacement account was $501,373. Finally, the Newman Center maintains a Special Opportunities Fund that accepts gifts for special projects and with the support of which unique opportunities can be pursued. As of June 30, 2015, the balance in that Fund was $129,035.