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All rights reserved. ©2016 Encore Media Group. Reproduction without written permission is prohibited. 2 THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE REMEMBERING SARAH NASH GATES BELOVED ARTIST, MENTOR, BOARD MEMBER AND FRIEND By BRIDGET MORGAN, Public Relations & Communications Manager In December of 2015, Seattle lost a treasured artist and teacher, Sarah Nash Gates. She will long be remembered by the staff of The 5th Avenue Theatre as one of our greatest influences, a wonderful board member and friend. While 5th Avenue audiences may know her for her incredible costume designs, her devotion to theater and arts education made its influence felt in ways that patrons might not realize. A TALENTED ARTIST 5th Avenue audiences were amazed by Gates’ talent as a costume designer when she brought Oliver! to life in stunning vivid colors, followed by the critically-acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel. She designed for other Seattle institutions including Intiman, Seattle Rep, Seattle Children’s Theatre and Seattle Opera. She also worked nationally with theaters including Denver Center Theatre Company, Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus, among others. She served as president of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology in the early 90s (the first woman and costume designer to hold that office) and served three years as president of the University/Resident Theatre Association. A PASSIONATE EDUCATOR Gates became a member of the Board of Directors of The 5th Avenue Theatre in 2008, quickly becoming the Chair of the Education Committee, which oversees our many education programs. Over the years, these programs have grown to reach over 74,000 young people across Washington State, thanks in part to her vision and leadership. She was an ardent supporter of programs like Rising Star Project, which provides direct mentorship to young people interested in all facets of theater— completely tuition-free, and Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company, which tours locally-written curriculum based musicals to schools across the state. She retired as the Executive Director of the UW School of Drama in 2013 after a 20 year career nurturing generations of theater artists and professionals, but could not stay away for long. She came out of retirement recently to serve as the Interim Divisional Dean of the Arts. AN INSPIRATION TO OUR COMMUNITY As the Executive Director of the UW School of Drama, Gates played a major role in cultivating our treasured local talent pool. Many who work regularly on our stage were mentored by Gates as they first tentatively navigated careers as professional theater artists. Artists including lighting designer Robert J. Aguilar (Little Shop of Horrors; Jasper in Deadland), actress Taryn Darr (A Chorus Line, Val; White Christmas, Judy), and director Brandon Ivie (A Christmas Story, The Musical; Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella) met with her regularly at UW, garnering insight into the professional world of theater that they would eventually pursue. Gates was also a founding member of Theatre Puget Sound, which has become a mainstay of Seattle’s vibrant and multi- faceted theater community, connecting companies with artists and artists with each other. She encouraged collaboration and communication on every level. The 5th Avenue Theatre will always remember Sarah Nash Gates for her artistry, her passion for mentoring young artists, and her dedication to her community. We mourn her loss, and share our deepest sympathies with her family and loved ones. The performance of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying that you are seeing tonight is dedicated to her memory. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ABOUT Stephen P. Reynolds Chairman Sterling Wilson THE TH Treasurer 5 Margaret C. Inouye AVENUE THEATRE Secretary • The non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre is one of the country’s leading musical theater Wanda J. Herndon companies. Our mission is to nurture, advance and preserve all apsects of America’s Immediate Past Chairman great indigenous art form: The Musical. We achieve this by creating extraordinary theatrical experiences that enrich, entertain and inspire current and future audiences Kenny Alhadeff Ann Ardizzone everywhere. Clodagh Ash Les Biller • The 5th is committed to achieving the highest standards of artistic excellence by Sharon Bloome employing world-class performers and creative artists, utilizing full live orchestras and Robert R. Braun, Jr. staging exceptional and imaginative productions. The 5th places a special emphasis on Margaret Clapp Barbara L. Crowe employing our amazing community of Puget Sound-based artists and technicians. Larry Estrada Gary J. Fuller • We are nationally renowned for our production and development of new musicals. Cyrus Habib Since 2001, The 5th has premiered 17 new works, nine of which have subsequently Randy Hodgins opened on Broadway. They include Disney’s Aladdin, First Date, A Christmas Story, Richard Kagan Scandalous, Shrek, Catch Me If You Can, The Wedding Singer and Best Musical Tony SaSa Kirkpatrick ® Elizabeth Lund Award -winners, Hairspray and Memphis. Heather Sullivan McKay Richard Meadows • We are equally acclaimed for our vibrant new productions of musicals from the John Oppenheimer “Golden Age of Broadway” and contemporary classics. These signature revivals enthrall Llewelyn G. Pritchard fans of these enduring works and introduce these great shows to new generations of David Quinn Ann Ramsay-Jenkins musical theater lovers. Norman B. Rice Elliot Silvers • Our celebrated educational programs serve more than 74,000 young people each year Bonnie Towne through a host of projects including our Adventure Musical Theater Touring Company, Eric Trott The 5th Avenue Awards and the unique Rising Star Project. For adults, we offer free-to- Tom Walsh the-public events such as the popular Spotlight Night series and pre-performance Show Tracy Wellens Eileen Glasser Wesley Talks with Albert Evans. Kenneth Willman • We are the largest arts employer in the Pacific Northwest with more than 800 actors, PAST CHAIRMEN singers, dancers, musicians, creative artists, theatrical technicians and arts professionals OF THE BOARD working for us each season. Wanda J. Herndon (2013-2015) Barbara L. Crowe (2011-2013) As a non-profit theater company supported by the community, we enjoy the patronage Robert A. Sexton (2009-2011) • Norman B. Rice (2007-2009) of more than 25,000 season subscribers (one of the largest theater subscriptions in Kenny Alhadeff (2004-2007) America). More than 300,000 audience members attend our performances each year. William W. Krippaehne Jr. (2002-2004) Bruce M. Pym (2000-2002) John F. Behnke (1998-2000) OUR HISTORIC THEATER Faye Sarkowsky (1996-98) The 5th Avenue Theatre’s breathtaking design was inspired by ancient Imperial China’s Donald J. Covey (1994-96) Kenneth L. Hatch (1992-94) most stunning architectural achievements, including the magnificent Forbidden City. John D. Mangels (1990-92) Built in 1926 for vaudeville and silent pictures, The 5th Avenue Theatre reigned for Stanley M. Little, Jr. (1986-88) decades as Seattle’s favorite movie palace. In 1979, 43 companies and community Robert F. Buck (1988-90) leaders formed the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre Association and restored the theater R. Milton Trafton (1983-86) W.J. Pennington (1981-83) to its original splendor. The 5th Avenue Theatre re-opened in 1980 as Seattle’s premier D.E. (Ned) Skinner (1979-81) home for musical theater. Founding Managing Director The 5th Avenue Theatre gratefully acknowledges our 43 original founders and sponsors. Marilynn Sheldon Please visit www.5thavenue.org for specific information on these important companies and individuals. WELCOME TO THE WELCOME TO 5TH FROM THE