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BCPA Fall 2017 2017- 2018 2017-18 Season | Tacoma’s Historic Theater District Pantages Theater | Rialto Theater | Theater on the Square | Tacoma Armory My wealth. My priorities. My partner. You’ve spent your life accumulating wealth. And, no doubt, that wealth now takes many forms, sits in many places, and is managed by many advisors. Unfortunately, that kind of fragmentation creates gaps that can hold your wealth back from its full potential. The Private Bank can help. The Private Bank uses a proprietary approach called the LIFE Wealth Cycle SM to ­ind those gaps—and help you achieve what is important to you. To learn more, please visit unionbank.com/theprivatebank or contact: Lisa Roberts Managing Director, Private Wealth Management [email protected] 4157057159 Wills, trusts, foundations, and wealth planning strategies have legal, tax, accounting, and other implications. Clients should consult a legal or tax advisor. ©2017 MUFG Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A. EAP full-page template.indd 1 7/17/17 3:08 PM 2017- 2018 WELCOME With more than 30 shows coming to Tacoma’s stages, we’re certain you’ll discover quite a few for your must-see list – welcome to the Broadway Center’s 2017-18 Season! For a complete listing of organizations and upcoming events, visit BroadwayCenter.org. Illustration Chandler by O’Leary A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS We support the arts because that is just another way we’re Northwest Healthy. Singing. Dancing. Painting. Playing an instrument. Whether you’re an active participant or spirited observer, the performing arts can nurture and heal mind, body and spirit. They can lower blood pressure, bolster your immune system and ward off anxiety and depression. For more proven ways to stay Northwest Healthy, go to NWhealthy.org. EAP full-page template.indd 1 6/22/17 10:34 AM Dear friends, IN THIS ISSUE 2017-18 PROGRAM VOLUME I Welcome to the 7 Terri Clark August 11 Broadway Center! This season 7 Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi ���������������������������������������������������������������August 26 features fantastic entertainment – 9 The Capitol Steps September 23 beginning this LISA MONET PHOTOGRAPHY 10 A Night with Janis Joplin October 13 summer with country star Terri Clark on August 11. Also in August, 11 Take Me to the River: Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues Revue October 22 classical jazz pianists Stephanie Trick 12 Tinder LIVE with Lane Moore October 27 and Paolo Alderighi will perform a special concert as a Centennial 13 Improvised Shakespeare �����������������������������������������������������������������������������November 3 Campaign fundraiser. 16 The Hip Hop Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Blow November 12 In the fall, The Capitol Steps will provide lighthearted political 17 Hari Kondabolu ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� November 18 comic relief, before A Night with Janis Joplin brings the house down with stories and hits from the life of BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-18 the legend. Later in October, Take Tiffany Harmon, President • Nicole Hume, Secretary Me to the River unites all-star Clint Johnson, Treasurer • Mark D. Pinto, Vice-President musicians, including William Bell, Christopher Algeo Holly Hayes Kathy S. Keele Jumi Sakurai Judy Baerg Stephanie B. Howe Kelly Lane Kristin Sawin Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush. Brian Bergren Mike Hutchinson Connie J. Ladenberg Danene Spaeth Then prepare for a hilarious lesson in Jon Bowser Lisa R. Jangard Christopher McPhail Mike R. Wark the intricacies of online dating with Loren Cohen Genie Jefferson Darriel W. Menefee David Fischer, Executive Kim A. Fisher Brooke A. Johnson Amanda M. Nathan Director Tinder LIVE with Lane Moore. Finally, in November, experience the BROADWAY CENTER STAFF bard as never before with Improvised Executive Leadership Gabe McPherson, Master Teaching Artist David Fischer, Executive Director Mara Offengender, Master Teaching Artist Shakespeare – a clever show created Lacey Wright, Associate Executive Director Leah Scofield,Master Teaching Artist entirely on the spot using plenty of Robyn Engleking, Director of Finance Laura Shepherd, Master Teaching Artist Becky Johnson, Director of Corporate Relations Bryan Willis, Playwright ‘thous’ and ‘thees.’ The Hip Hop Stacey Guadnola, Director of Philanthropy Events & Venue Rentals Scott Painter, Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Director of Operations Leilani Balais, Associate Director of Events Katie Lappier, Director of Education Emily Alm, Associate Director of Presenting Blow puts a contemporary spin on Holly Klindt, Executive Assistant Cayla Fields, Events Manager Box Office Chris Tubig, Rental Sales Manager Tchaikovsky’s classic in two shows, Vanessa Cadungug, Box Office Manager Gini Sommer, Volunteer Manager before rising stand-up comic Hari Amanda Oliver, Assistant Box Office Manager Sean Blacketer, Maintenance Coordinator Erin White, Box Office Lead Jeff Jainga, Event Lead Kondabolu takes Tacoma by storm. Sarah Judy, Box Office Sales Representative Sierra Carr, Front of House Team Member Andy Stark, Box Office Sales Representative Jamie Goddard, Front of House Team Member Together, we experience art, Marketing & Communications Sarah Koestler, Front of House Team Member community, and life in vibrant Jake Nix, Jared Wigert, Associate Director of Marketing Front of House Team Member Erin O’Loughlin, Mariesa Bus, Associate Director of Communications & Front of House Team Member downtown Tacoma. Thank you for Samantha Rivera, Grants Front of House Team Member Kawana Bullock, joining the journey, and filling our Katie Engel, Data and Patron Services Manager Front of House Team Member Melanie Cole, Front of House Team Member historic theaters with energy and lively Development Akida Dancer, Front of House Team Member Kristine Finch, Donor Engagement Manager Carissa Daniels, Front of House Team Member engagement. Nadine Kohler, Auction Coordinator Kirsten Deane-Ajax, Front of House Team Member Angela Ferguson, Auction Coordinator Wes Hough, Front of House Team Member Finance Rochelle Wells, Front of House Team Member Shannon Johnson, Associate Director of Finance Kourtney Williams, Front of House Team Member Sincerely, Aimee Takayoshi, Finance Assistant Operations Education Nick Shellman, Stage Department Coordinator Tony Gomez, Education Manager Warren Crain, Head Carpenter Marsha Walner, Education Manager Royce Baer, Lead Technician (Rialto) Nicolette Andres, Master Teaching Artist Josh Holcomb, Head Flyman Darlene Anderson, Master Teaching Artist Rich Tocher, Lead Technician (Theatre on the Square) C. Rosalind Bell, Master Teaching Artist Don Littrell, Sound Technician David Fischer Jill Heinecke, Master Teaching Artist Caroline McKee Silva, Trainee Executive Director LaNita Hudson, Master Teaching Artist Johann, Wippich, Trainee All stage work performed by employees that are represented by IATSE, Local #15. PB BROADWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS encoreartsseattle.com 5 September 2017 Volume 4, No. 1 Business, meet bringing life to flowers for over 25 years Broadway. Paul Heppner Publisher Encore connects your business to Susan Peterson arts patrons wherever they are. 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