MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14
Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome from the Chair & President...... 3 2013-14 Productions God of Carnage...... 4 Mrs. Mannerly...... 5 Stella and Lou...... 6 The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith...... 7 Equally Divided...... 8 Talley’s Folly...... 9 The Reduced Shakespeare Company® In The Complete History of Comedy (Abridged)...... 10 Corporate Sponsors...... 11 Educational Outreach & Audience Engagement...... 12 Special Events...... 13 Engagement by the Numbers...... 14 Annual Fund Donor Listing...... 15 Financial Activity...... 18 People: Staff, Board of Overseers,& Friends of MRT...... 19
All photos by Meghan Moore unless otherwise noted. Copyright Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 2014. BOARD OF TRUSTEES WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR & PRESIDENT Chair Nancy L. Donahue President Stephen J. Irish Vice-President Richard E. Bolton, Jr. Treasurer Robert McKittrick n behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of Merrimack Repertory Theatre, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to MRT’s Secretary Terry T. Howard donors, subscribers and patrons. The 2013-14 Season contained Oa strong mix of contemporary plays and modern classics. MRT began Donald A. Bedard the season with the Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, and ended with The Judith Benson Reduced Shakespeare Company® in The Complete History of Comedy Denise Bey (abridged). In between we traveled to Steubenville, Ohio in 1967, a modern day bar in Philadelphia, were serenaded by Bessie Smith in a Michael Conway buffet flat, traveled to a converted train car in England, and fell in love Brenda J. Costello with Sally Talley and Matt Friedman on the Fourth of July. Paul Drouilhet The successful Renovation Campaign concluded with the beautiful renovation of the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre in Liberty Hall in 2012 (FY13) Daniel R. Frantz with additional funds for artistic enhancement, allowing MRT to expand Denise Glaser artistic programming. At the same time, MRT staff and Board began to implement initiatives to fight industry-wide trends in lower earned revenue Debra Grossman and a plateau in contributed income. Due to accounting principles Frank Hopkins related to capital campaigns, the entire sum of renovation pledges was recognized in FY13, leading to a significant surplus. MRT then projected Dennis P. Jones a deficit for FY14, but, it is important to note, a positive cash flow as Ann P. Kazer renovation pledges continued to be paid on their planned three-year schedule. In April 2014, Artistic Director Charles Towers announced he Arnold M. Kerzner would step down at the end of the 2014-15 Season. MRT Board and staff Mary Jane King convened in June 2014 for a strategic session in which they discussed their future vision for MRT and determined a position profile for the artistic Patricia McCafferty leader to achieve this vision. The search, led by AlbertHall&Associates, Robert J. McDonald launched from that session and concluded in December 2014 with the announcement of Sean Daniels as the next Artistic Director of MRT. Keith B. Mitchell Susan Mitchell MRT remains focused on its mission to “to advance the cause of human understanding by creating theatrical productions at the highest level of Linda Monticciolo artistic excellence and making them affordable to the broadest possible Lincoln Pinsky community.” This mission statement keeps MRT poised for future success, ensuring that MRT is committed to artistic and financial growth Joellen Scannell while remaining a vital part of our community. Stefan C. Schatzki Thank you for your support. Bobby G. Tugbiyele Sincerely, Ruth R. White Sandra Wilson
Nancy L. Donahue Stephen J. Irish Chair President
Cover Photo Credits: Photos by Meghan Moore Laura Latreille and Judith Lightfoot Clark in God of Carnage; Jan Neuberger and Matthew Schneck in Mrs. Mannerly; Antoinette LaVechia and Bill Geisslinger in Stella and Lou; Miche Braden in The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith; Felicity LaFortune in Equally Divided; Benim Foster and Kathleen Wise in Talley’s Folly; Dominic Conti in The Complete 3 History of Comedy (Abridged). 2013-14 PRODUCTIONS Joseph Adams, Laura Latreille, Judith Lightfoot Clarke, and Stephen Caffrey.
SEPTEMBER 19 – OCTOBER 13, 2013 GOD OF CARNAGE by Yasmina Reza. Translated by Christopher Hampton
CAST Alan Joseph Adams Michael Stephen Caffrey Veronica Judith Lightfoot Clarke Annette Laura Latreille PRODUCTION Directed by Kyle Fabel
Scenic Design by Randall Parsons Laura Latreille and Joseph Adams. Costume Design by Olivera Gajic Joseph Adams, Judith Lighting Design by Paul Hackenmuller Lightfoot Clarke, and Sound Design by Jason E. Weber Stephen Caffrey.
“This year the Boston scene has been thick with strong acting ensembles...we have to add this quartet to the already-crowded award-contender list.” – HubReview.com
Production Sponsor Media Sponsor 4 2013-14 PRODUCTIONS Matthew Schneck and Jan Neuberger.
OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 17, 2013 MRS. MANNERLY by Jeffrey Hatcher
Matthew Schneck. Jan Neuberger. CAST Mrs. Mannerly Jan Neuberger Jeffrey Hatcher Matthew Schneck PRODUCTION Directed by Mark Shanahan Scenic Design by James J. Fenton Costume Design by Deborah Newhall Lighting Design by Martin Vreeland Sound Design by Sean Hagerty
“‘Mrs. Mannerly’ oozes charm and warmth, and we in the audience are putty in the hands of Neuberger and Schneck.” – OnBostonStages.com
Production Sponsor Media Sponsor 5 2013-14 PRODUCTIONS Antoinette LaVecchia and Bill Geisslinger.
NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 22, 2013 STELLA AND LOU by Bruce Graham
CAST Stella Antoinette LaVecchia Lou Bill Geisslinger PRODUCTION Directed by Charles Towers Scenic Design by Bill Clarke Costume Design by A. Lee Viliesis Lighting Design by Brian J. Lilienthal Sound Design by Jason E. Weber
Antoinette LaVecchia and Bill Geisslinger. “Theirs is a beautiful friendship (no doubt helped by the great chemistry between Lavecchia and Bill Geisslinger and Antoinette LaVecchia. Geisslinger).” – The Lowell Sun
Media Sponsor 6 2013-14 PRODUCTIONS Miche Braden, Jim Hankins, Aaron Graves, and Anthony E. Nelson, Jr.
JANUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 2, 2014 THE DEVIL’S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH by Angelo Parra. Concept, musical staging & direction by Joe Brancato Musical direction & arrangements by Miche Braden
CAST Miche Braden. Bessie Smith Miche Braden Pickle Jim Hankins Piano Aaron Graves Bass Jim Hankins Saxophone Anthony E. Nelson, Jr.
PRODUCTION Scenic Design by James J. Fenton Costume Design by Patricia E. Doherty Lighting Design by Todd Wren Live Audio by Jason E. Weber
“The blues may be cool, but Braden and the music are hot and will get your heart pumping in this lively production.” – BroadwayWorld.com
Production Sponsor Media Sponsor 7 2013-14 PRODUCTIONS Jill Tanner, Felicity La Fortune, Will Lyman, and Anthony Newfield.
FEBRUARY 13 – MARCH 19, 2014 EQUALLY DIVIDED by Ronald Harwood
CAST Jill Tanner and Felicity La Fortune. Renata Taylor Felicity La Fortune Charles Mowbray Will Lyman Fabian Hill Anthony Newfield Edith Taylor Jill Tanner PRODUCTION Directed by Charles Towers Scenic Design by Bill Clarke Costume Design by Arthur Oliver Lighting Design by Jeff Adelberg Jill Tanner and Anthony Newfield. Sound Design by Jason E. Weber
“With Towers directing a cast of four old pros...’Equally Divided’ gives theatre-goers full value for their entertainment dollar.” – OnBostonStages.com
Production Sponsor Media Sponsor 8 2013-14 PRODUCTIONS Kathleen Wise and Benim Foster.
MARCH 20 – APRIL 13, 2014 TALLEY’S FOLLY by Lanford Wilson
CAST Kathleen Wise and Benim Foster. Matt Friedman Benim Foster Sally Talley Kathleen Wise PRODUCTION Directed by Kyle Fabel Scenic Design by Randall Parsons Costume Design by Deborah Newhall Lighting Design by Paul Hackenmuller Sound Design by Jason E. Weber
“Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s heartwarming production unfolds with steady determination, breaking through any jaded cynicism with a touching commitment to life’s possibilities.” – The Boston Globe
Benim Foster and Kathleen Wise.
Production Sponsor 9 2013-14 PRODUCTIONS Michael Faulkner and Dominic Conti.
APRIL 24 – MAY 18, 2014 THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY® IN THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED) by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor
Jerry Kernion, Michael Faulkner, Dominic Conti. CAST and Dominic Conti. Dominic Conti Michael Faulkner Jerry Kernion PRODUCTION Directed by Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor Costume Design by Skipper Skeoch Lighting Design by April George
“Do you like to laugh? Then what are you waiting for? Take a ride up to Lowell and have some fun.” – New England Theatre Geek
Production Sponsor Media Sponsor 10 2013-14 CORPORATE SPONSORS Merrimack Repertory Theatre proudly acknowledges our Corporate Sponsors for their generous support of live theatre.
SEASON SPONSOR
Season Sponsor 2013-2014
www.sagebank.com
PRODUCTION SPONSORS
God of Carnage Mrs. Mannerly The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith
Member FDIC EnterpriseBanking.com Equally Divided Talley’s Folly The Complete History of Comedy (Abridged)
MEDIA SPONSORS
God of Carnage Mrs. Mannerly Stella and Lou
The Devil’s Music: The Life Equally Divided The Complete History of and Blues of Bessie Smith Comedy (Abridged) 11 EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH & AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
is committed to engaging the whole community, regardless of background or economic status, and offers a variety of ticket MRTdiscounts in order to stay accessible to everyone. CHILDREN AND YOUTH INITIATIVES MRT’s Student Matinee Series provides opportunities for local middle and high school students to experience an MRT performance at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre in Liberty Hall. Comprised of matinee performances in a professional setting, study guides integrated with the curriculum, and Post-Show Discussions with the artists, this program helps students explore and understand the issues and possibilities that MRT’s plays inspire.
MRT’s Young Company is a summer theatre program for grades 1-12. This year’s program also included a muscial theatre session for grades 6-12. During each two-week session, students create an original play together and perform for family and friends. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Photo credits go here for both top and bottom images. MRT offers four paid, full-time internships a year, in company management, stage management, lighting and sound, and EDUCATIONAL & COMMUNITY OUTREACH wardrobe. Semester-long college credit internships are PROGRAM SUPPORTERS available in marketing, development, and public relations. AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT Ronald M. Ansin Foundation MRT hosts Post-Show Discussions with the artists after every Thursday performance, as well as special behind-the-scenes 3M Foundation events to explore the themes and issues of its productions and the art of theatre. Eastern Bank Ted & Connie Lapre Fund This year, MRT also added a pre-show discussion, led by Maureen Stanton, UMass Lowell professor and author (Killer Lowell Polish Cultural Council Stuff and Tons of Money: An Insider’s Look at the World of Flea Nathaniel & Elizabeth P. Stevens Foundation Markets, Antiques, and Collecting), connecting with the subject matter of Equally Divided. Target Top of the Hill Fund COMMUNITY OUTREACH Trustees of the Ayer Home MRT hosts UMass Lowell Student Night and Middlesex United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Community College Night performances. Students receive Merrimack Valley discounted tickets and a pre-show reception. Community ticket discounts include “$5 Night,” “Lowell Night,” rush ticket sales, and discounts for senior citizens, veterans, and students. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Burlington, Chelmsford, Dracut, Lawrence, and Lowell From top: Young Company Students; The cast of The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported Bessie Smith talk to an audience of students at the Post-Show Discussion. Photos by by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Arkansas Light, Laura Polan. 12 SPECIAL EVENTS
he Friends of MRT is a fundraising auxiliary that hosts special events, social functions, and fundraisers. This vital group plays a pivotal role in strengthening Merrimack RepertoryT Theatre’s base of support, often by introducing people to MRT for the first time. WINE AND BEER TASTING The Harvest Wine and Beer tasting took place on October 23, 2013, and raised over $5,000 for MRT. Thanks to Tutto Bene Wine and Cheese Cellar, MRT was joined by eight wine and beer vendors. Lowell Beer Works donated multiple cases of their newest beers for sampling, and hors d’oeuvres were generously provided by Centro Restaurant & Bar, Blue Taleh, and The Dessert Yurt. HOLIDAY BASKET RAFFLE The Holiday Basket Raffle was held in the Sage Bank Lobby of the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre during the performances of Stella and Lou from November 29 through December 22, 2013. The Friends raised $12,521 in support of MRT’s productions and educational programs through ticket sales. Subscriber Jan Saks and long-time supporter Donna McKittrick each won a basket filled with over $1,000 worth of goodies. MRT’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY GALA The 35th Anniversary Gala was held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center. This unforgettable evening raised over $87,000, honored UMass Lowell’s Chancellor Martin T. Meehan, and included a special performance from The Reduced Shakespeare Company®.
From top: Guests at the Harvest Wine and Beer Tasting; Nels & Carol Palm, and Jim Cullen at the Anniversary Gala; Jack Moynihan, Carolyn Walsh, and Dean & Carole Kenney at the Anniversary Gala; Guests at the Anniversary Gala (City Manager Kevin Murphy, Mayor Rodney Elliott, UMass Lowell Chancellor Martin Meehan, Ann 13 Murphy, Laura Elliot, Dick Donahue, Senator Nicola Tsongas, Steve Joncas, Jim O’Brien). Photos by Laura Polan (Harvest) and Meghan Moore (Gala). GOING UP! STUDENT MATINEES ENGAGEMENT The 2013-14 Season included two more student matinee performances and three BY THE NUMBERS +2 more schools than the 2012-13 Season.
A vast majority of the students were from public schools, which 2013-14+ +3 traditionally have fewer classes in + 2012-13+ the arts or funding for field trips. +
UNIVERSITY NIGHTS The number of participants from local universities grew in 2013-14. 0.06% Home-Schooled
1.7% Private Schools 334 423
PUBLIC MRT also added our first Pre-Show Discussion, 97.6% SCHOOLS led by UMass Professor Maureen Stanton.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH The mission of MRT is to advance the cause of human LOWELL understanding by creating theatrical productions at the highest level of artistic excellence and making 7Lowell Night performances them affordable to the broadest possible community. to reach out to Lowell residents 7 Cookie Matinees OUTREACH 50+ EVENTS
Student $5 Nights Student Matinee Matinees 7 AND OVER 1875 Attendees 9 4,700 27Post-Show Discussions PARTICIPANTS with over participants 2 Ladies Night IN 2013-14 500 Performances = 14 ANNUAL FUND 2013-14 DONOR LISTING
MRT gratefully acknowledges all contributions to the 2013-14 Annual Fund. This listing reflects donors of $50 and above. Thank you for supporting live theatre.
+ denotes In-Kind donations John A. Hunnewell Trust Wilson Butler Architects, Inc. Robert Christiansen Lowell Cultural Council Mr. & Mrs. Michael Young Robert & Laurie Cranton Gold – $25,000 & Above Paul & Linda Monticciolo Ken & Martha Culver City of Lowell Stefan & Ginny Schatzki Patron – $500 - $999 Nicole D’Auteuil Richard K. & Nancy L. Donahue Trustees of the Ayer Home Anonymous (3) Paul L. Davies Greater Lowell Community James G. Affleck Nancy & Anthony Delosa Foundation - MRT Endowment Producer Circle – $1,000 - $2,999 & Diane L. Fagan Affleck William & Dr. Kay Doyle Lowell Memorial Auditorium+ Anonymous (9) Jan & Bob Audet Roger & Stephanie England Frank & Marlene Marchilena 3M Company Bruce & Sue Bonner Bonnie & Paul Floyd Sage Bank B. Scott Andersen & Sandra Peters Michael Breda Michael & Debbie Gerstein The Shubert Foundation, Inc. Pamela & Roy Anderson Burlington Cultural Council Eva & Terry Herndon WCAP+ Barensfeld / Hagerman Family Peter Calkins & Susan Casey Pauline J. King WGBH+ Donald A. Bedard & David A. Peggy & Anton Chernoff Bruce & Ellen Kunkel Vaillancourt Richard & Linda Day Dick & Shirley Lindsey Silver – $15,000 - $24,999 Maria Candil Maureen F. DiPalma Lowell Polish Cultural Committee Anonymous Richard & Deborah Carter Michael & Beth Donahue Will & Anastasia S. Lyman Circle Health Judith Carven In Honor of Richard K. Janice & Patrick McCabe Courier Corporation Ron & Lynn Chaput & Nancy L. Donahue Joe & Nancy Meehan Enterprise Bank Tom & Julie Childs David Favreau Betty Nelligan Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank Conway Insurance Agency Jim & Betty Foley The Opalka Family Massachusetts Cultural Council Mr. & Mrs. James L. Cooney Jr. Matt Foster & Nancy Roberts Anne Perkins & Richard High Ronald M. Ansin Foundation In Honor of Richard K. Donald E. Fulton Tom & Anne Rarich University of Massachusetts Lowell & Nancy L. Donahue Gallagher & Cavanaugh, LLP Mark & Kate Reid Wannalancit Mills/Farley White Philip A. J. 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REVENUE
Earned FY2013 FY2014 % Change Program $1,044,044 $1,111,785 6% UNRESTRICTED REVENUE Ad Sales, Concessions, Rentals $175,654 $92,861 -47% 1% Total Earned $1,219,698 $1,204,646 -1% 41% 58%
Investments & Transfers 1% Realized gains/losses $57 ($212) -472% 45% Unrealized gains/losses $7,046 $12,532 78% 2013 Interest & dividends $2,986 $4,100 37% 54% Transfers & Reclassifications $0 $0 Total Investments & Transfers $10,089 $16,420 63% EARNED 2014 Contributed $1,714,035 $1,004,222 -41% CONTRIBUTED INV. & TRANS. Total Unrestricted Revenue $2,943,822 $2,225,288 -24%
EXPENSES
Expenses FY2013 FY2014 % Change Program $1,882,387 $1,823,919 -3% EXPENSES Fundraising $170,304 $182,537 7% 15% General & Administration $350,825 $377,513 8% 7% 78% Total Expenses $2,403,516 $2,383,969 -1%
$540,306 ($158,681) Net Unrestricted Activity 16% Net Temporary Restricted Activity ($440,447) ($186,898) 2013 8% Net Permanently Restricted Activity $3,336 $0 Net Total Activity $103,165 ($345,579)
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PROGRAM 2014 FUNDRAISING GEN. & ADMIN. 18 STAFF
Artistic Director Charles Towers Executive Director Elizabeth Kegley PEOPLE Artistic and Production OVERSEERS, FRIENDS, & STAFF Director of Production Justin Rowland Production Stage Manager Emily F. McMullen Production Stage Manager Bree Sherry BOARD OF OVERSEERS Company Manager Peter Crewe Ronald M. Ansin Scenery Construction BeNT Productions Robert A. Caruso Props Manager Georgina Kayes Susan M. Cooney Costume Shop Supervisor A. Lee Viliesis Winslow H. Duke Lighting and Sound Supervisor Jason E. Weber Carol S. Duncan Stage/Company Management Intern Bryan Russell Michael W. Gallagher Stage/Company Management Intern Hannah Spratt Arnold S. Lerner Wardrobe Intern Andrea Manning Jack O’Connor Lighting and Sound Intern Suzanne Plachy Barbara Savitt Pearson Young Company Executive Director Chandra Pieragostini John H. Pearson, Jr. Brian Stafford Nicola Tsongas Administration Director of Finance Edgar Cyrus FRIENDS OF MRT Director of Development Laura Polan Director of Marketing Kate Brandt Chair Joellen Scannell Development Associate Jeffrey Prescott Marketing Associate Amanda Kinney Maryann D. Abcunas Media Manager Jason Bean Jim Brunelle Student and Group Sales Associate Mark Soucy Judith K. Carven House Manager John Dyson Angie Decker Office Manager Michael LaChance Michael Decker Box Office Manager Alison Fagundes Ann P. Kazer Box Office Associate Helena Nassios Joan Kerzner Box Office Associate Layth Kattan Michael Lally Box Office Associate Kelly Purpura Beth Laroque Box Office Associate Helen Sequeria Janet Lambert Moore Facilities Assistant Maggie Dyson Catherine O’Donnell Facilities Assistant Tom Farrell Suellen O’Neill Facilities Assistant Carter Miller Barbara Page Joseph Pyne Joan Ryan
Ex-Officio Mayor, City of Lowell Rodney Elliott (2014-present) Patrick Ó. Murphy (2012-2013) City Manager, City of Lowell Kevin Murphy (2014-present) Bernard F. Lynch (2006-2014) Chancellor, UMass Lowell Martin T. Meehan President, Middlesex Community College Carole A. Cowan Superintendent, Lowell Public Schools Jean M. Franco Superintendent, Lowell National Historical Park Celeste Bernardo
Some of MRT’s administrative staff at the 35th Anniversary Gala, 2014. 19