FLORIDA THEATRE Annual Report Our mission statement

The mission of The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc., as a nonprofit organi- zation, is to enhance the North Florida community’s quality of life by providing diverse and memorable arts and entertainment experiences, and by preserving a unique historic Jacksonville landmark. Letter to our Supporters

Dear Friends and Supporters,

On behalf of the Florida Theatre Board of Directors and from a Payroll Protection Program Loan and an Economic professional staff, we are pleased to present the Annual Injury Disaster Loan from the Small Business Administration; Report for the fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2020. a CARES Act Grant from the City of Jacksonville; and a Covid-19 Response Business Community Relief Loan from Just 5-1/2 months into the year, Florida Theatre operations Vystar Credit Union and the City of Jacksonville. were of course cut short by Covid-19. The pandemic to be a challenge that casts a shadow over everything else. In fact, We also made it this far because the theatre’s supporters while preparing this report, we were surprised to remember stepped up. Community First Credit Union renewed how many good things happened before the theatre closed its season sponsorship for five years, and 100% of our on March 12. Corporate Partners renewed their annual memberships too. The number of individuals making a membership The biggest news before COVID-19 was that the Florida contribution fell by just 5%, and the f act that the number Theatre merged with Theatreworks, one of Jacksonville’s of donors fell just slightly is a strong statement about the oldest arts organizations, dedicated to bringing the finest importance of the Florida Theatre in our communal lives. professional touring children’s theatre to Jacksonville to perform for school audiences. With no donor overlap and One good thing to come out of the pandemic is that as entirely complementary programming, the merger reduced long as the theatre was closed anyway, we accelerated a costs, increased profitability, and allowed the Theatreworks $2 million improvement project slated for next summer, staff to focus on programming. and replaced the theatre’s seats and sound system. It was possible to do that work now because we already Even though it was 38 weeks and 6 days from March 12 had dedicated funds in the bank, plus a match from the Tom Bolling to the next show, attendance was already strong enough City of Jacksonville. Thanks to all of the campaign donors Chairman that the venue management magazine VenuesNow would listed later in this report, as well as Mayor Lenny Curry, his ultimately rank the Florida Theatre as one of the Top 20 Tour administration, and the Jacksonville City Council for their Stops in North America for 2020. Many other highlights are support of improving the historic Florida Theatre. captured in these pages. As of this writing, we’re open again, but at 50% of our capacity, with an upcoming schedule that We’re open again with a limited schedule of performances. is a fraction of what we’re accustomed to. We have changed Some people are comfortable attending, and some are our presentation this year so you can see in measurable waiting until we are truly in an “all clear” position. In either terms exactly what was lost during the second half of Fiscal case, we are pleased to share this Annual Report with 2020. you, and to thank you for your own support of the Florida Theatre. We look forward to seeing you again soon. This report doesn’t capture everything, however. One hundred nineteen show workers (stagehands, box office PS – In a nod to one of this year’s “at home” past times, this representatives, security workers, bartenders) still do not year’s report is presented as a coloring book. Click here to have significant employment. Our administrative staff is 25% download printable pages you can color with your family. smaller than it was in March. Everyone still employed at the Then take a photo of your creation and post it to social theatre is working for reduced wages. media using the tag @floridatheatre.

In a typical year, the Florida Theatre’s budget is about $9.5 million. In this particular year, 96% of the income we would Numa Saisselin have earned in the second half of the year disappeared. We President were fortunate to receive help covering our survival costs Events in the year 2019-2020

The Florida Theatre was pleased to promote or co-promote these performing artists, ensembles and events during the 2019-2020 fiscal year:

Peppa Pig Elvis Birthday Bash Scott Stapp Criss Angel Baby Shark Live The Righteous Brothers Bert Kreischer Demetri Martin Lil Duval Queensrÿche Benise – Fuego! Spirit of Spain Jesse Cook Anjelah Johnson Pout-Pout Fish, for schools Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Robert Randolph Louie Anderson & Rita Rudner Cat & Nat Newton’s Apple, for schools Switchfoot Sinbad Rocky Horror Picture Show Kansas Cody Ko & Noel Miller Blippi Live Here Come the Mummies Chicken Dance, for schools We Will Rock You ABBA Mania Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly Hologram Harriet Tubman, for schools Show Black Violin Dane Cook Drew & Ellie Holcomb Mindi Abair Masters of Illusion Kevin James Tom Papa Greg Gutfeld Jimmy Webb Dwight Yoakam Kevin Smith Steven Wright Dinosaur World Live The Florida Theatre thanks these Disney Jr. Holiday Party UFO Paula Poundstone The Wild Kratts organizations for bringing their events Kidz Bop Steep Canyon Rangers Mystery Science Theatre Little River Band & Lords of 52nd Street to the Florida Theatre during the Il Divo The Office - The Musical Dave Koz Christmas Tour with Jonathan Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Get the Led Out 2019-2020 fiscal year: Lington, Chris Walker Keb’ Mo’ TEDxJacksonville Leonid & Friends Fairy Tales of Grimm Theatreworks Trisha Yearwood Doug Berky - Gems: The World’s Wisdom RuPaul’s Drag Race The Very Hungry Caterpillar Stories I Love Music Tour Peter White, Euge Groove, Vincent Doug Berky’s No Show Community Nutcracker Ingrala, Lindsey Webster Princess Thimbelina Moscow Ballet Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, the Justin Willman Barbershop Harmony Society Musical Follow Me: Virtual Escape Room LJ Productions NE FL Scholastic Art Awards Blackberry Smoke Pryor and Lee Great Guitar Gathering New Year’s Eve with JJ Grey & Mofro John Lewis: Good Trouble North American Entertainment Year in review 2019-2020 OCTOBER 1 The Florida Theatre’s fiscal 2019-2020 year began on October 1 with a performance of Peppa Pig, a live stage production based on the Nick Jr. cartoon and hit TV show.

OCTOBER 12 Jacksonville native Lil Duval returned to the Florida Theatre. OCTOBER 23 Cat & Nat hosted a meet and greet for their fans on the stage after their show, including Dana Gordon (seated center).

OCTOBER 19 TEDxJacksonville returned to the Florida Theatre with a lineup of local and national speakers, and demonstrations of robotics and autonomous vehicles. POP was the theme. “POP is the birthplace of ideas. POP is what comes next. Be ready for it.” ASSETS For the year that ended September 30, 2020 2019 Statements of Financial CURRENT ASSETS: Position Cash and cash equivalents $1,204,007 $ 1,526,593 2019-2020 Accounts receivable 22,036 70,325 Grants receivable 11,763

Promises to give, net, due within one year 511,306 228,127 Inventory 34,815 32,308 Prepaid expenses 71,275 196,952 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $1,855,202 $2,054,305 NON-CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents, restricted 1,102,038 702,077 Promises to give, net, due after one year 157,616 202,736 Beneficial interest in assets held by the Community Foundation 1,164,247 1,125,386 for Northeast Florida, Inc. Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 950,383 239,772 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 3,374,284 2,269,971 TOTAL ASSETS $5,229,486 $4,324,276 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 453,235 $ 194,122 Deferred revenue 1,446,204 2,386,713 Current portion of capital lease obligation 15,244 14,530 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,914,683 2,595,365 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

Notes Payable 150,000 - Capital lease obligation, less current portion 6,566 21,810 TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 156,566 21,810 TOTAL LIABILITIES $2,071,249 $2,617,175 NET ASSETS: Without donor restrictions 575,964 (547,969) With donor restrictions Restricted by purpose 1,418,026 1,129,684 Restricted in perpetuity 1,164,247 1,125,386

TOTAL NET ASSETS 3,158,237 1,707,101 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 5,229,486 $ 4,324,276 Year in review continued... NOVEMBER 6 The Florida Theatre’s First Annual VIP Concert happened at Bowing Oaks. The invitation-only event was a thank you for the Florida Theatre’s Corporate Partners and most important individual donors and members. After cocktails and an informal dinner in the courtyard of Bowing Oaks, the evening featured a private concert by The Lords of 52nd Street, Legends of the Billy Joel Band, starring Russell Javors (guitar), Liberty DeVito (drums) and Richie Cannata (sax), the band members that recorded Billy Joel’s Grammy Award winning albums of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Lighting, sound and production was sponsored by AVL Productions and Eventcraft. FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Without Donor With Donor 2020 2019 Statement of Restrictions Restrictions Total Total Activities REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT Contributions $793,306 - $793,306 $707,139 2019-2020 Capital campaign contributions - $1,042,801 1,042,801 566,901 In-Kind contributions 119,171 - 119,171 132,000

City of Jacksonville grant 306,299 - 306,299 261,580 State of Florida grant 53,503 - 53,503 18,356 COVID-19 assistance 628,039 - 628,039 - Ticket sales 3,237,106 - 3,237,106 6,072,818 Rental income 412,669 - 412,669 470,537 Concession revenues 508,013 - 508,013 892,389 School show revenues 35,545 - 35,545 - Fundraising events 31,160 - 31,160 244,657 Other income 12,664 - 12,664 7,592

Investment income, net 220 83,876 84,096 (21,047) Net assets released from restrictions 799,474 (799,474) - - TOTAL REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT $6,937,169 $327,203 $ 7,264,372 $9,352,922

EXPENSES Program services - Production $3,855,959 - $3,855,959 $6,764,520 Supporting services: Management and general 1,555,099 - 1,555,099 1,534,434

Fundraising and development 588,990 - 588,990 443,792 TOTAL EXPENSES 6,000,048 - 6,000,048 8,742,746

Change in net assets before $937,121 $327,203 1,264,324 610,176 merger of Theatreworks, Inc. Net assets merged in from Theatreworks, Inc. 186,812 - 186,812 -

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS: 1,123,933 327,203 1,451,136 610,176

NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR (547,969) 2,255,070 1,707,101 1,096,925 NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $ 575,964 $ 2,582,273 $ 3,158,237 $1,707,101 Year in review continued...

NOVEMBER 11 Florida Theatre on the Road, the program that brings great performances to other venues around town, co-presented saxophone player Mindi Abair with WJCT Public Media at the WJCT Soundstage.

NOVEMBER 14 At a press conference, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced a $5 million matching fund for capital improvements to the historic Florida Theatre during the next five years. Pictured left to right are Florida Theatre Board Vice Chair Leslie Gordon, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, and Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin. DECEMBER 5 Two of Jacksonville’s oldest and most important arts NOVEMBER 22 organizations merged Comedian Steven Wright greeted fans after his performance, on this date, when including super fan Community First Credit Union Vice President Theatreworks, the 40-year of Marketing Roger Rassman (third from left). old organization dedicated to bringing the very best touring children’s theatre to Jacksonville, merged into the Florida Theatre as a program of the theatre. Pictured are Theatreworks Executive Director Jamie Kent (left) and Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin (right). Where the Audience 1% GEORGIA BAKER 3% 6% NASSAU Came From 2019-2020 51% DUVAL COUNTY

TOTAL ATTENDANCE CLAY 8% 72,571 13% compared to 162,467 in 2019 ST. JOHNS 11% TOTAL TICKET BUYERS ELSEWHERE 18,002 IN FLORIDA compared to 39,823 in 2019 7% TOTAL CONTRIBUTING OTHER NATIONAL AND MEMBERS INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS 2,145 During the last fiscal year, Florida Theatre ticket buyers included compared to 2,244 in 2019 residents of all 50 United States, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Internationally, ticket buyers attended the TOTAL EVENTS Florida Theatre from as far away as Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Germany, 105 Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Suriname, and Taiwan. compared to 168 in 2019 PERFORMANCES PRESENTED BY THE THEATRE | 44 compared to 61 in 2019 VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES ONLINE | 8 compared to 0 in 2019

PERFORMANCES CO-PROMOTED BY THE THEATRE | 34 compared to 43 in 2019

MOVIES PRESENTED BY THE THEATRE | 3 compared to 12 in 2019

THEATRE RENTAL EVENTS | 27 compared to 52 in 2019 CANCELED OR POSTPONED EVENTS | 62 compared to 1 in 2019 Year in review continued... DECEMBER 9 The Marquee Reception at the home of former Board Chair Irene Lazzara and her husband Gasper has been a Florida Theatre holiday tradition for many years. The reception honors the Florida Theatre Members who contribute at the Marquee levels every year.

Gloria Sabian, Lisa Gibbs, Cely & Ralph Sevelius, Bill & Vyki Barton

Numa Saisselin, Greg Smith, Steve Rathel

Bennie Shaw, Robert Kastner, Yvonne Shaw, Cynthia Kastner Budget Profile 2019-2020 INCOME COSTS $7,264,372 $6,000,048 5% 1% 9% DEPRECIATION COVID-19 GRANTS 35% ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT & GENERAL 13% EXPENSES 41% OTHER PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS 45% & PRODUCTION TICKET SALES EXPENSES 14% 23% OTHER EARNED ARTIST FEES INCOME 14% CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS NET SURPLUS $1,451,136 ECONOMIC IMPACT $8.5M $450K 261 $6.4M $371K Total Economic Impact State Government Revenue Full Time Equivalent Jobs Household Income Local Government Revenue compared to 12.9M in 2019 compared to 683K in 2019 compared to 401 in 2019 compared to 9.8M in 2019 compared to 570K in 2019 Year in review continued...

DECEMBER 10 Florida Theatre on the Road brought jazz guitarist Peter White’s Christmas Tour to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall for a sold out performance.

DECEMBER 18 The Florida Theatre welcomed a new piece of public art to its neighborhood, when Jaxoscope, by Shasti O’Leary Soudant, was dedicated in Jessie B. Smith Park across the street from the theatre.

DECEMBER 21 A holiday tradition, admission is free to a movie with a donation of non- perishable food to Feeding Northeast Florida. Enough food for about 1,000 meals is donated at a screening of The Santa Clause, starring Tim Allen.

DECEMBER 21 Northeast Florida native and international recording and touring artist JJ Grey and his band Mofro rang in 2020 with an epic New Year’s Eve performance. THANK YOU The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. is the nonprofit corporation that has managed and programmed the historic Florida Theatre in a public/private partnership with the City of Jacksonville, which owns the building, since 1987. The Theatre earns 85% of its annual budget from the sale of tickets and other business activities. Donations and sponsorships from these 2,145 Individual and Business Members of the Florida Theatre, who made a gift between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020, helped to close the budget gap and preserve the Florida Theatre as the cultural anchor of downtown Jacksonville.

Director's Circle $10,000 and above Bank of America, Tracy and Michael Greene, Irene and Gasper Lazzara, Elaine and Bob Perrett, Susan and John Ryzewic.

Starring Role $5,000 - $9,999 Rachel and Brian Bechtel, William Faver, Karl Frisch, Anthony Godboldt, Leslie and Patrick Gordon, JKS Builders, Inc., Cindy and Bob Kastner, Carolyn Klucha and Keith Maas, Patricia and Fitzhugh Powell, Lorraine Rodriguez and Kyle Etzkorn, The Schultz Foundation, Inc., Michael Snyder, Pat Walsh, Marlene and Ed White.

Leading Role $2,500 - $4,999 Cameo Role $500 - $999 Anonymous (2), Scott Alexander, Carl Bailey, Shirley and Doug Balboni, Dave Balz, Robert Bastin, Montye Beamer and Kenneth Chris Bernhardt, Holly and Donald Cameron, Ann and John Carey, Judith and Brian Carney, Susan and Joe Downes, Hooper, Kile Bell, Rick Bell, Mary Berger, Edie Best, Ted Bixby, Dana and Todd Bosco, Harlan Bost, Elizabeth and Annon Janeanne and Robert Frulla, Peggy Holt and Rick Beaver, The Hot Stamp Company, Elizabeth K. and Wesley J. Jennison, Bozeman, Jill and Mike Bradberry, Stanley Brandies, Bruce Brownell, John Bush, Tonya and Matt Caufield, Louise Chambers, Sarah and Richard Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Ann and Doug Leinenwever, Susan and Vince McCormack, Meyers-Labenz Christina and Harold Chapman, Jill and Paul Chappano, Ron Clark, William Clark, Lee Ann and Jeff Clements, Marci and Chris Family Charitable Fund, John Pramuka, Kellie and Drew Prusiecki, Annette and Paul Ross, Elizabeth Tate and Daniel Danies, Connelly, Pat and Russell Cordes, Mary Creel, Sonya Crist, Diana Davis, Daune and Jim Davis, Leanne and Jerome Davis, Mi- Vicki and James Van Horn, Roberta and Robert Welton, Heidi and James White. chael Devereaux, Erik and Michelle Diaz, Diettrich Planning, Kim Duke, Dinny and Ken Duncan, Barbara and Kenny Eaton, Laura and Robert Edwards, Rita and Stanley Entsminger, Mark Evans, Julie Fallon, Karen and Scott Fandrich, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Deb- ora and Ed Fleming, Kelly and Michael Fletchall, Pat and Ben Frisch, Deb and Mike Geisler, Linda and Don George, Lisa Glisson and Hinton Nobles, Luetta and Charles Graham, Leonard Grinstead, Alice Gronert, Joseph Gutierrez, Richard Habres, Richard Featured Role $1,000 - $2,499 Habres, Tashia Hale, Mark Hall, Mary Ellen Halle, Judy and Peter Hargitai, Peggy and Steve Harlen, Tracie and Randall Hellman, Anonymous (2), Kristanna Barnes, Vyki and Bill Barton, Ray Baumgardner, Sally and Warren Bennett, Bold City Brewery, The Herrera-Roster Family, Mark Hickinbotham, Tracy and Gregory Hilton, Joyce and Craig Hoffman, Tim Holden, Beth Holley, Maureen and Tom Bolling, Susan and Robert Bream, Tracy and PC Bryant, K.C. and Tama Caldabaugh, Louis Caldropoli, Steven Holton, Mary Jo and Elliott Horne, J & M Painting Plus, Cynthia and Michael Janssen, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron and Meredith Deb and Jeffrey Caltrider, Marge and Danny Cash, Dorothy and Ron Cheeley, Jill and John Cole, Leslie and Dale Crisp, Jespersen, Steven Johnson, Mark Jone, Randy Kammer and Jeff Wollitz, Michael Keeley, Sean Kelly, Sarah and Mark Kinder, Jeff Curry, John DeVault, III, Kelly and Michael Diaz, Mark Dill, Sandi and Tony Dobbs, Susan and Ron Elinoff, Fluffy Cuts Mary Jane Kohm, Tricia Korade, Paula and Bronson Lamb, Stephen Lamsens, Lori and Robert Ledoux, Jennifer Leggett, Janine Grooming, Meredith and Mark Frisch Advised Fund, Susan and WC Gentry, Marcia and Henry Gerkens, Mr. and Mrs. Leland and Tom Larson, Horace Leprell, In Memory of Eric Lindgren, Kevin Lively, Cindy Long, Sunnie and Ed Malesky, Cynthia Kenneth Glover, Mr. Paul Grainger, Grassroots Natural Market, Jo-Ann Gurley, Julie Hammack, Patte and Dave Henry, and Donald Marsee, Kimberly and Gary Massar, Mary and Frank Mazza, Lisa and Jeff McCall, Joyce and Frank McDonald, Tifini Karen and Adam Herbert, Darlene and Barnet Joseph, Chandra and Steve Kendall, John Kitchens, Judy and George Klein, and Sean McGill, Deborah McLarty, Sadie Milliner-Smith and Steven Smith, Jessica and Peter Mills, Kathy and Kenneth Morri- Crystal and Gerald Koss, Helen M. Lane, Joan and Ronald Levin, Jennifer Logsdon and Francisco Gutierrez, The Martinez son, Evangelos Mylonas, Randall Napoli, Hamilton Neal, Sherry and Bob Nicols, Flo Anne and Robert O’Brien, Danette and John Wechter Family, WK McDaniel, Jr., Janet Murphy, Johnny Nettles, Tillie and Larry Newkirk, Cindy and Eric Norman, Nancy O’Neal, Orange Theory Fitness, Lynne and Tom O’Reilly, Vivien and Robert Parks, Robin and Les Passa, Celia and Ken Paulk, and Daffin Oakley, Sandra and Michael Oster, William Parker, Brenda and Earle Pickens, Nikki and Ivan Porter, Anthony Kitty and Phil Phillips, Pam and James Picray, Marlene and Jay Piriz, Kristin Pirris, Kathy and Matt Plath, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Potochick, Steven Rathel, Belinda and Daryl Ray, Robert Reed, Julie and Richard Reichard, Linda and Bruce Reid, Bradley and Kimela Price, Lisa and Andrew Puttick, Cheryl and Charlie Reagor, Ron Rice, Gloria and Chester Roberts, Mark Rowden, Richards, Lesley Roberts, Jamie Rood, Kimberly Sadler, Laurie and Numa Saisselin, Sally Industries, Carol and Thomas Oliver and Audrey Runte, Kimberly and John Santamaria, Yvonne and Bennie Shaw, Ali and Jamie Shelton, Lisa Shepherd, Schacht, Ginny and Douglas Schlosser, Cely and Ralph Sevelius, Meg and David Sheffield, Caroline and David Sheppard, Matthew Shive, Richard Shuman, Kem Siddons, Daniel Sima, Thomas Simmons, Gloria and Eric Smith, Julie Spellman, Michael Celestine and Darnell Smith, Carl Spadaro, Mrs. C. Herman Terry, Katy Thompson, Gavin Turner, Charles Vannostran, and Gary Spencer, Dr. Richard A. Stevenson, Rachel and Anthony Stewart, Karen and James Still, John Stillwell, Carolyn and Arthur Waczkowski, Julie Walker, Jill Wannemacher and Jon Ebacher, Zimmerman Family Foundation. Jeffrey Stone, Devin Strickland, Suzanne Tate, LuAnn and James Terrell, April Tompkins, JoAnn Tredennick and Jack Meeks, Vicki and Stephen Tunstill, Donna Tuttle, Linda Uible, Juan Vegega, Michelle and Ed Velasco, W & O Supply, Jud Walker, Tracy Warren, Laylon and Steve Webb, James Wilk Jr., Kathryn Wills. Year in review continued...

JANUARY JANUARY 31 The concert industry magazine Pollstar ranked the Florida Theatre’s The cast of Newton’s Apple, an educational performance for schools, met with students 2019 ticket sales one of the Top 5 theatres worldwide for theatres up from Fort Caroline Middle School after the show. to 2,000 seats.

MARCH 12 Get the Led Out was the final performance before the Florida Theatre closed for the next 271 days in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. THANK YOU

Ensemble $150 - $499

Anonymous, Harriet and Michael Ables, Kimberly Abney, Advanced Furniture Solutions, Kristin Alberts and Jacob Brown, Lynette Marsha Roberson, Susan Roberts, Madonna and Vern Roberts, Allen, John Alonso, Jody Ammons, Bill and Brenda Amos, Cory Anderson, Karen Anderson, Rebecca and Allan Andrew, Stuart Frances and Matthew Robertson, Robert Roeck, Priscilla Roland, Appelbaum, Tracy Arthur, William and Toi Aspinwall, John Azar, Mary and Aubrey Baker, Susan and Louis Baker, Richard and Carol Duane Romanello, Jeff Rosen, Helen Rowan and Paul Halloran, Pete Barsky, Lisa and Richard Basye, Britt Bauguss, Laura Elise Beard, Janis and Gene Bebeau, Sandra Behzadi, Lydia Bell, Greg Bendis, Rowland, JoAnn Rumelhart, Stephanie Rush, Barbara and Dante Lorelei Berdy, Michael Berry, John Besselman, Parag Bhansali, Janice Bickel, Kathleen and Harry Bishop, Liz and Stuart Blackwell, Russo, Laura Lou Rutan, Delores and Dwane Ruzicka, Jennifer Therese Blake, Chris Bleau, Ronald Boardman, Fred Bodendorf, Judit Bodi-Khoor, Sara and Andrew Boggs, William Bolger and Karen Ryan, Rebecca and Kevin Rymes, Sam Samera, Susanne Sams, Liese, Michael Borbely, Giovanna Bourassa, Thomas Bozzuto, D.O., Larry Braden, Gwendolyn Branch, Sara and Mat Brennan, Mr. and Scott Sandlin, Marge and Tom Savage, Martha and Thomas Sawyer, Mrs. Robert G. Bruce, Kacee and Chuck Bryner, Stanley Bullock, Patti and Richard Burge, Alicia Burst, Scyles and Paul Bush, Jan and Thomas Schanze, Erik Schmidt, Cindy and Edward Schmitzer, Lewis Buzzell, Scott Cairns, Sandy and John Calvin, Debby and Donald Campbell, Alicia and Scott Campbell, Robin Campen, Nancy Sharon and Tim Schurtter, Brenda and Paul Schwend, Vicki and Cann, Daniel Canfliffe, Katherine Carithers, David Carter, Debbie and Richard Cassidy, Lynn Cauthen, Lynda and Frank Cervone, Brent Scott, Kim Scott, Robert Scroggs, Craig Seabrooks, Sharon Cynthia and Steven Chambers, Lana and Richard Champion, Doris Choate, Edmund Clark, Lisa and Greg Clark, James Clark, Joann and Jerald Seebol, Walter Seeliger, David Seto, Brent Seuis, Clark, Lolita Clements, Cindy Cline, Michele and Michael Cochran, Cheri and Douglas Coen, Jeremia Cognetta, Cathy Coleman, Andrea and Neenad Shah, Barbara Shapiro, Dale and EB Cologne, Amanda and Michael Conley, Sonny Conner, Linda Cooper, Nelson Corboy, Terry Cordell, Nancy and Tim Corrigan, Mark Shaw, Benjamin Sheldon, Kimberly and Brant Cotterman, Wendy and Richard Craven, Steve Craven, Sheila Cribb, Bob Cunningham, Cathy Curtis Abbott, Joseph Cutajar, Raymond Silbar, Mel and Carl Smith, Lynn and Theresa and William Dahl, Dorothy and Dave Dallas, David Damiani, Loren Darden, John Darin, Mike Darragh, Carl Davis, Donald David Smith, John Smith, Ms. Marlene Smith, Dawson, Josephine Dearen, Michelle and Jeffrey Deen, Jason DeFoor, Shawn Delp, William Dempsey, Kimberly and Tim Dennis, Peter Smith, Diane and Jeff Smowton, Jacques deRemer, Walter DeReu, Ronald Dixon, Lester Dominick, William Dowd, Hank Duckworth, Ronald Dunn, Stephany Durham, Janet Sohacki, Kathy and Victor Denise and Darryl Dyal, Loretta Dzikowski, Jeffrey Eason, MJ Easterling, Ken Elias, Brenda and Gary Elliott, Judy Ellis and Jeffrey Soler-Sala, Ms. Margaret Spencer, Combs, Beth Exline, Jessica and Mark Fallon, Rebecca Faunce-O’Leary and Robert O’Leary, Kaye and Tom Fearneyhough, Valerie Ed Stamper, Elizabeth and and Ian Fergusson, Dorothy and George Fletcher, John Flynn, Glenn Forhan, Darby and Billy Frick, Louis Frost, Kevin Gannon, Omar Edward Stansel, Jerry Gayasaddin, Lauretta and Clark Gaylord, Deborah and Jeffrey Gerbert, Susan and Michael Gibson, John Giffin and Nancy Warren, Steckloff, Tammy and Scott Givonetti, Brad Glass, Samuel Glaze, Monica and Dwayne Godron, Christina and Michael Godwin, Susan and Martin Goetz, William Stephenson, Janice and Mark Gold, Alisa and Stuart Goldberg, Michael Good, Connie and Mark Goode, Jennifer Gooding, Susan and Russell Len Stepp, Marina and Goodwin, Dana and Jacob Gordon, Anthony Grado, Cherry Gravens, Debra and Ron Gravish, Christie Gray, James Green, Barbara Frank Stevens, Sharon Grissom, James Gross, Neil Grossman, Michael Guiliano, Laurie and Roger Haenszel, Michael Halloran, Rebecca Hamrick, Kellie and Storey and James Kevin Hardee, Katherine and Bryant Hardwick, Robert Harmon, Stephanie Harris, Joe Hart, Stephen Hart, Mac Haskell, Herb Hatch, Church, Judith Bernadette and Allen Hathaway, Scott Hawkins, Joanne and David Heinrich, Kristine Henderson, Peter Henry, Meredith Hockaday, Stoudemire, Kim and Brenda and Steve Holland, Gene Hollis, Kay Holmes and James Jones, Jillian and Jeff Hubbard, Becky and Stanton Hudmon, Dawn John Strachan, Stephen Sullivan, and Michael Huskey, Rick Hutcherson, Marilyn and Robert Hyde, Karen and Whit Hyde, Elizabeth and Joseph Hyman, Timothy Ingram, Karen and Greg Swindell, Randy Taylor, Ron Taylor, James Terris, William Inman, Darlene and Timothy Ish, Saundra Jackson, Scott Jacobs, Sean Jagroop, C.J. Jeffries, Lisa Jenkins, Kelley and Marc Robert Thomas, vMr. Scott Thompson, James Thorne, Jenkins, Jennifer and Joseph Johns, Irina Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Johnson & Johnson, Sandi and Scott Joy, Nancy and Alan Mindy and Tom Tolle, Mary and Joel Toomey, Marsha and John Kaminsky, Nancy and Larry Kates, Mary and Richard Keene, Robert Keep, Melvin Keithley, Georgia and Terry Kelly, Wanda Kemp and Toth, Fred Trumpler, Robert Turner, Veronica Tutt, Lisa Ullmann, Troy Thompson, James Kennedy, Keely and Kevin Kennedy, Tracey and Michael Kenney, Pamela Kirby, Tina and William Kirby, Ron Misty and Thomas Ventresca, Debbie Verges and Steve Landoll, Kirsner, Renee and Gregory Kleffner, Gil Kleiner, Jean and Jon Kline, Mark Kloker, Brenda and Richard Knight, Janie Knudsen, Mike Theresa Viets, James Vivenzio, Cathy and Jim Voss, Keith Wages, Kogan, Mari Kuraishi, Karen and William Kyle, Laura Lake, Marcia Lancaster, Philip Leary, Letitia LeCompte, Carolyn and Matt Leen, David Wainscott, David Wakeman, Betsey and Philip Walker, Harrell Leah and Scott Lehman, David Leninger, Christine LeLait, Chresanthe and Joseph Lemieux, Kenny Levine, Jennifer Levinson, Alex Washington, John Watson, Eric Wayte, Christine Weber, Susan and Limbaugh, Jan and Bruce Lipsky, Nancy Lishen, Edward Lombard, Geoff Luebkemann, Loran and Donna Lueders, Vanessa and John Michael Wedner, Susanne Weisman, Cynthia and Jay Westbrook, Lukas, Dawn Lunt, Jerry Lyman, Lisa and Christopher Lynch, Tracy Ann Lynch, Diana Mackoul, Michael Maddox, Cheryl Maduzia and Mr. Scott Westerman, Kevin Wezniak, Leslie Wheeler, Kathy and Jerry Boland, Amanda Malcolm, Frank Mansella, Sherri and Earl Marks, Linda Marlette, Cath and Joey Marra, Darby and Kenneth Richard White, Angie and Robert Widdows, Patrick Wild, Betty and Marsh, Faith Martin, Joe Martinez, Paul Masciareli, Raymond Mason, Jr., Garry Mast, Stuart Mattocks, Dennis McCarthy, Mark Greg Williams, John Williams, Kamaria Williams, Jennifer and Rick McClow, Sherry and Gary McCoy, Cindy McDonald, Casey McMullen-Walker, Kenneth Meierdierks, Kathleen and Timothy Meredith, Williams, Rocky L. Wilson, Wilson Dutra Innovation Law, John Winn, Joan and Paul Mettler, Sherry Millard and Ben Johnston, Carol Miller, Jeffrey Miller, Sharon and Jeffrey Miller, Kitty and Richard Mary Ann and Chester Witczak, Pamela Wolfe, Michael Wommack, Miller, Sherry Millington, Peter Mimick, Pamela and Robert Mirelson, Denise Mitchell, Nicole and Kabir Mody, Lois and Robert Molnar, Lynda L. Wood and Stephen P. Brakke, Amanda Woods, Diane and Kevin Monahan, Brandice Moore, Mary Moore, Sally and James Moses, Michael Mueller, William Murphy, Jennifer and Kecia Murray Tom Wright, Christina and Vincent Wyatt, The Wynn Family, Mark Murray, Rebecca Murtland, Mr. Walter Myers, Gina Neal, Cliff Neese, Ms. Carmen Nelson, Raymond Nething, Christine and Romaine Young. Nichols, NoCal Behavioral Services, Theresa Oakley, Wayne Oberti, Bill Offill, James Oliver, Flo and David Onkst, Ken Osborne and Judy Hury, Gail Otero, Roger Otto, Michael Overstreet, Ms. Adair B. Owen, Mitchell Owens, Ryan Padgett, David Page, Mary Kelli Palka, Randolph Pappas, Stacey and Cecil Parker, Sue Parman, Helena and Guy Parola, Jennifer Pattillo, MaryKay Payne, Ann Peckham, Linda and James Pellot, Judith and Robert Pessaud, Karen Piccirillo, Kelly Pike, Justin Pikulski, Andrew Pitler, Susan Ponas, Erica and Michael Posluszny, Sandra Powell, Powell and Hinkle Engineering, Sue and Ned Price, Ramona and Roy Prine, Kathryn and Gregory Pritchard, Elizabeth Proctor, Jolie and Jennifer Pryor, Barbara and Eric Puestow, Gary Pugh, Michael Pulley, Nancy and Greggory Quick, Michael Ray, Austin Reed, Dee Reiter, Joseph Reyes, Marcia and Ronald Reynaldos, Perry and Cynthia Reynolds, Sharon Hart and Ted Rhoads, Annijane Richardson, Shelli Richter, George Richwine, George Riley, Kathy and Steve Rima, Leslie and Steve Ritter, Year in review continued...

JUNE 2 JUNE 19 The Florida Theatre participated in Blackout Tuesday, a collective action by Keb’ Mo’ became the first performer to be presented by the Florida the music and entertainment industry to protest institutional racism. Theatre in a Live Stream video format.

JULY 7 JULY 27 The Theatreworks program reconfigured its performances for summer At the 2019 Annual Benefit Party, Theatre board member Ed White camps, offering virtual performances that were viewed 4,000 times. Doug won a tour of the theatre and dinner on the stage of the theatre for an Berky’s performance of his No Show was the first. intimate gathering of his friends and colleagues. Corporate Partners of the Florida Theatre 2019-2020 The Florida Theatre acknowledges these Corporate Partners who have supported the theatre this year (October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020) because they understand that the arts are good for business and our community: SIDEWALK BRICKS SEASON SPONSOR 1927 CLUB EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS CLUB Between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020 these 64 individuals and organizations purchased a sidewalk brick to honor a family member, a special occasion or to remember a departed loved one. Community First Credit Union Citi AVL Productions Times-Union Media Bono’s Laura Abney, Linda Anderberg, William Aroelke, Harold & Karen Austin, John Azar, Gary Babcock, Russell Barden, Christopher Bleau, Florida Blue Joanne Boehle, Marie Brickhouse, Quinn Briscoe, Bruce Brownell, Louis Caldropoli, Jill Chappano, Theresa Chesney, Gerladine PNC Clare, Russell Clayton, Jeff Clements, Kim Clontz, Jill Cole, Bob Cunningham, Grayson Day, Virgilio de Padua, Jeanette Devine, Remedy Staffing Amy Farrington, Karen Feagins, Jake Gordon, Michael Greene, Julie Hammack, Scott Hawkins, Roderick Hofer, Jimmie Hood, Peter PRODUCERS CLUB TECO Gas Hoyles, Lynn Hunt, Harley Jenkins-Ingenito, David Johnston III, Paul Kenny, Mark Kinder, Virginia Knight, Aaron Lesher, Gayle Lourcey Ameris Bank Liberty Landscape McLaughlin, Caitlin Mauney, Brandice Moore, Megan Murphy, Sherri Muyres, Anna Nickelson, Robert O’Brieb, Linda Oberdorfer, Bowing Oaks Main Street America Robert Owen, Bill Parker, John Phillips, John Phillips, Linda Pickett Moffitt, Lynne Preminger, Dora Rhodes, Dwane Ruzicka, Rebecca Corner Lot Development Manifest Distilling Rymes, Dianne Sandefur, Ron & Deb Sapp, Marciana Segui, Bert Simon, James Van Horn, Mike Vernere, Beverly Wooten-Dunham. Downtown Vision Inc. Merrill Lynch Eventcraft Regions Bank SHOW WORKER RELIEF FUND Fickling Construction Sawgrass Management Group, LLC Haskell We Insure Between March 18, 2020 and September 30, 2020 these 352 individuals and organizations made a contribution to the Florida Theatre Show Worker Relief Fund, which benefited 119 stagehands, bartenders, box office representatives and security workers LEGACY SOCIETY who lost employment during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Legacy Society acknowledges those supporters of the nonprofit Florida Theatre who have included the institution in Willis Ables, Vlad Adunts, Merrilee Agana, James Alderman, Carolyne Ali-Khan, Debra Allen, Hans Alvarez, Cindy Anderson, Stuart their will and estate planning: Appelbaum, Tracey Arpen, Tracy Arthur, Oliver Barakat, Suzanne Bartley, Deanna Basford, Karen Baughman, Ray Baumgardner, Donald Bay, Brian Beans, Thomas Bolling, Dawn Boston, William Bowes, Larry Braden, Ronald Bradley, Quin Briscoe, Ann Brown, Steven Rathel, Lesley Roberts. Bruce Brownell, Chris Bryte, Andrea Bunnell, Michele Burdette, James Burnett, Linda Burns, Megan Buscher, Duema Bussells, Marilou Buzzell, Ross Byers, Scott Cairns, Don Cameron, Scott Campbell, Gerard Casale, Danny Cash, Maria Cavanaugh, Rachel CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN Chewnin, Camellia Clark, Edmund Clark, John Clark, Connie Clay, Kathleen Clements, Jean Clinton, Marsha Coarsey, Michele Cochran, Jeremia Cognetta, Patricia Colaci, Amy Cole, Jill Cole, Terry Collins, Community First Credit Union , Mary Anne Connor, The Centennial Campaign proposes to improve the historic Florida Theatre and its physical assets in time for the Florida Steve Craven, Shanthi Cronin, Alan Crouch, Trey Csar, Georgette Curay, Cathleen Curry, Carol D’Onofrio, Susan Dann, Paul Davidson, Theatre’s 100th anniversary in 2027. The $10 million campaign is funding investments that increase the organization’s Donald Dawson, Kristen DeClemente, Camryn deCurnou, Dimitri Demopoulus, Tim and Kimberly Dennis, John Devault, Paul DiBlasi, ability to generate revenue; improve the customer experience; and reduce daily operating expenses through capital Ashley Disbrow, Tony & Sandi Dobbs, Bambi Drysdale, Loretta Dzikowski, Noreen Eberhardt, Joe Eberly, Walter Ericks, Kevin Eskew, improvements. The campaign has already funded new and historically appropriate theatre seats, and a new state of the Raymond Evans, Jr, Beth Exline, Chris Fagan, Chris Fagan, Rebecca Faunce, Renee & Mike Favo, Kaye Fearneyhough, Richard Fedora, art concert sound system. Contributions to the campaign are matched up to $1 million a year for 5 years by the City Of Jill Fichter, Alan Fickling, Eric Fliss, Donna Fogle, Marina Frees, Mark Freyman, Frank Froeber, Travis Froehlich, Paulette Furman, Jacksonville’s Capital Improvement Program. These 149 individuals and organizations, many of whom already make an Kevin Gannon, Hannah Genslinger, Deborah Gentry, Lisa Gibbs, Michael Goldman, Steven Goodison, Jacob Gordon, Leslie Gordon, annual membership gift, have made a significant contribution towards this campaign: Chris Goyzueta, Charles Graham, Paul Grant, Michael Greene, Nancy Greenewalt, Robert Griesbach, Rachel Grimes, Karen Grippo, Dorothy Gronert, Adam Guillette, Shirley Guiron, Jo-Ann Gurley, Joseph Gutierrez, Patrick Hagan, Lori Hallauer, Julie Hammack, Stuart & Karen Applebaum, Tracy Arthur, Auld & White Constructors, Steve & Cathy Auld, Bank of America, Mary & Aubrey Kristen Hand, Cindy Harmon, Beth Harrell, Harry Harris, Ariel Hartman, Susan Harvey, Kathryn Hayes, Thomas Haywood, Richard Baker, Bill and Vyki Barton, Brian & Rachel Bechtel, Christopher Bleau, Tom & Maureen Bolling, Bob & Susan Bream, Carl Wood Helffrich, Crystal Henderson, Kristine Henderson, Norman Hess, Jorden Hill, Gretchen Hirsch, Hubert Hood, Elliott Horne, Paul Brown, Joya Bruno, PC & Tracy Bryant, Brian Bucher, John & Nancy Burrows, Jeffrey & Deb Caltrider, Don & Holly Cameron, Horner, Janet Hotson, Brian Huggins, Lewis Hunt, Wendia Hunt, E Raynor Huuska, Kathleen Ingram, Orlando Ja, Larissa Jaurigue, Mike & Karen Carter, John & Ann Carey, Brian & Judith Carney, Gary & Nancy Chartrand, Joann Clark, Jeff and Lee Ann Lisa Jenkins, Meredith & Aaron Jespersen, Robert Johns, Irina Johnson, Martha Jones, Susan Kane, Robert & Cindy Kastner, Clements, Rob & Poppy Clements, John & Jill Cole, Steve & Betsy Crosby, David Damiani, Jerome & Leanne Davis, Joe & Susan Michael Keeley, Warren Keene, Rosemary Kelmmt, James Kent, Amit Khanolkar, Patricia Kintz, Patricia Kinz, Virginia Knight, Kevin Downes, Ken & Denise Duncan, Fernando & Camille Dutra, Greg & Vickie Edmonds, Ron & Susan Elinoff, Julie Fallon, Scott Krause, Laura Lake, Kami Landy, Lauren Langham, Thomas Larson, Irenen & Gasper Lazzara, Jenna LeMasters, Anita Lerch, Virginia & Karen Fandrich, Alan Fickling, Renee Finley, Florida Blue, William Gentry & Celeste Krueger, Henry & Marcia Gerkens, Lisa Lesperance, Karen Liese, Jeanne Lightcap, Michael Linsky, Saul Lucio, Tom Lukacsa, Courtney Lynn, Danielle Maciejewski, Diana Gibbs, Drew & Jennifer Glassman , Carolyn George, Mark & Janice Gold, Leslie & Patrick Gordon, Jake & Dana Gordon, Paul Mackoul, Jorge Maldonado, Adam Marko, Linda Marlette, Gary Massar, RA Matheny, Frank Mazza, William Mcalpin, Lynne McAngus, Grainger, Drs. Chris & Gary Granfield, Michael & Tracy Greene, Hank & Ida Griffis, Joseph & Cindy Gutierrez, Julie Hammack, Elizabeth McCall, Jossie McCloud, Megan McCloud, Vince McCormack, Kevin McCullagh, Patricia Mergo, Kate Miller, Margaret Katherine & Bryant Hardwick, Peter & Judy Hargitai, Michael Harrington, Dave & Patte Henry, Peggy Holt & Rick Beaver, Frank Miller, Michael Miller, Oni Miller, Lynne Moody, Sandra Moody, Robbin Mooney, Dennis Mooneyham, Anthony Morrison, Kristin & Toni Houpt, Michael & Dawn Huskey, Traci & Mark Jenks, Wes & Elizabeth Jennison, Meredith & Aaron Jesperson, Jennifer Morrison, Sussanah Morrison, Derek Morse, Pat Murphy, Brian Murray, Charles Nackley, Rand Napoli, Gina Neal, Penny Nevins, Johnson, Kimberly Jones, Barnet & Darlene Joseph, Bob & Cindy Kastner, Richard & Mary Keene, Dr. James Kimberly & Dr. Mercede New, Larry Newkirk, Anna Nickelson, David Nickless, Heather Nielson, Damarie Nix, James O’Donnel, Theresa Oakley Raquel Watkins, Carolyn Klucha and Keith Maas, Virginia Knight, Gerald & Crystal Koss, Chad Labenz & Michael Meyers, Graham, William Obrien, Sadie Olesker, Angele Oreilly, Kathy Osterer, Wendy Owen, Katherine Para, Alejandro Pauly, Andrea Paxton, Laura Lake, Helen Lane, Dr. Gasper & Irene Lazzara, James & Robin Love, Todd & Lila Lynch, Jerry & Sarah Mallot, Manifest Mary Payne, Bob Perrett, John Perry, Kristi Perry, Sarah Pettegrew, John Phillips, Pam and James Picray, Ann Piron, Lucille Pitts, Distilling, Carol Ann Marchant, Bobby Martin, Josh & Kirsten Martino, Vince & Susan McCormack, Ken & Connie McDaniel, Janet Poley, Patrick Pratt, Drew Prusiecki, Jennifer Pryor, Karliss Quisenberry, Michael Raftice, Steven Rathel, Sandra Rathman, Dean & Julie McQuiddy, Deborah McVeigh, Dan Mechenbier, Hamilton Neal, Eric & Cindy Norman, Daffin & Nancy Oakley, Bud Damien Reichert, Bruce Reid, Dee Reiter, Kenneth Rich, Christina Riley, Jennifer Rivera, Richard Rizzuto, Lesley Roberts, Lorraine & Katherine Para, Guy & Helena Parola, Les & Robin Passa, Bob & Elaine Perrett, Missy Peters, PGA Tour, Pam & James Picray, Rodriguez, Wendy Roehlke, Jason Roth, Susan Rudov, Renee Runde, Oliver Runte, Sue Runyon, Susan Ryan, Rebecca Rymes, Charles Dr. Ivan & Nikki Porter, Fitz & Patricia Powell, John Pramuka, Kellie & Drew Prusiecki, Peter & Gail Pylipow, Steve Rathel, Saar, Numa Saisselin, Kerry Sanders, William Sanders, Tom Schacht, Emily Scott, Kim Scott, Craig Seabrooks, Donald Seward, Austin & Mary Reed, Richard Reichard, Bruce & Linda Reid, Annijane Richardson, Lesley Roberts, Lorraine Rodriguez & Kyle Maureen Shaughnessy, Bert Simon, Ross Singletary, Brandi Skipalis, William Slipski, Erica Smith, Russell Smith, David Sneed, Etzkorn, Brian & Diane Rose, Paul & Annette Ross, Lyndsay Rossman & Bill Hill, Jason Roth, Susan & John Ryzewic, Henry & Dennis Sobeck, Alicia Somers, Anne Speed, Rachel Spell, Troy Spurlin, Jack Stacey, Kevin Stone, Anna Taylor, Vicki Taylor, Judith Alice Scanlon, Doug & Ginny Schlosser, Mike Schneider, The Schultz Foundation, Ryan Schwartz, Drew & Parker Scott, Greg Thomas, Robert Thomas, Kathleen Thompson, Paul Thoreck, Stephen Tocknell, April Tompkins, James Tully, Steven Tuten, Donna & Robin Scott, Ralph & Cely Sevelius, Jamie & Allison Shelton, Bob Shircliff, Emily Sims, Ross & Sally Singletary, Eric & Gloria Tuttle, Robert Ulm, George Upshaw, James Van Horn, Juliette Vaughn, Theresa Viets, James Vivenzio, John Walker, Wayne Walsh, Smith, Steve & Sadie Smith, Michael & Alison Snyder, Troy Spurlin & Scott Redfield, James & Karen Still, James & Kristy Rahine Waring, Tracy Warren, Kristina Warriner, James Webb, Tammy Wehner, Stephanie Wells, Jennifer Werba, Karen Westall, Leslie Sterling, Mrs. C. Herman Terry, Jack & JoAnn Tredennick, Steve & Vicki Tunstill, Mike & Dottie Turner, Veronica Tutt, Stephen Wheeler, Robert Whitbeck, Terry Whitten, Teresa Wiles, Jennifer Williams, Nathalie Williams, Sarah Williams, Kathryn Wills, Celita Unkelbach, Jim & Vicki Van Horn, Arthur Waczkowski, Wayne & Jan Walsh, Tracy Warren, Delores Weaver, Ed & Marlene White, Wilson, Benjamin Wolfe, Nancy and Chip Wood, Jonathan Worth, Susan Worthington, Vincent Wyatt, Austin Wynn, Ewa Wysokinska, Austin & Jennifer Wynn, Mark & Regi Young, Stuart & Sally Young, Charles & Elli Zimmerman. Melvin Yahre, Leon Yergin, Raphaella Zerey Year in review continued...

AUGUST 10 A $2 million capital project to replace the Florida Theatre’s 36-year old seats and 25-year old concert sound system began on this date, and concluded on November 20. The theatre’s 1,864 new seats are historically appropriate, wider, with more leg room, cup holders, and twice as many wheelchair accessible positions in all four seating sections of the orchestra.

SEPTEMBER 1 The Florida Theatre was one of over 1,500 live entertainment buildings nationwide to light its exterior red during Red Alert Restart, to bring awareness to the need for a comprehensive pandemic relief package for the live entertainment industry. Pictured during a livestreamed press conference are Steven Unkelbach, Founder and Owner of AVL Productions; Numa Saisselin, President of the Florida Theatre; and Susan Phillips, President of Local 115 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. TICKET OFFICE Director of Ticketing...... Courtney Lynn Theatre board & staff Asst. Ticket Office Manager...... Larissa Jaurigue Representatives: Bernadette Gordon, Adam Hill, Allie Reasol, Gail Cole, Joann Grant, Hannah Hogan, Katy 2019-2020 Ward, Lydel Matthews and Miles Para BOARD FRONT OF HOUSE Interim Patron Services Director...... Cindy Harmon BOARD OF DIRECTORS JSO Liaison...... Barry Stevenson Chairperson Second Vice Chairperson Treasurer Bar Manager...... Sonia Cardoos Tom Bolling Dr. Lorraine Rodriguez Don Cameron Bar Captains...... Stephanie Foss, Rena Griffin First Vice Chairperson & Chair Elect Secretary Bartenders: Christina Adams, Blake Barlow, Amber Brill-Issac, Anthony Davis, Phillip DeSante, Sarah Dough- ty, Aaron Gibson-Evans, Amanda Griffin, Jessica Hand, Devon Inman-Rodan, Corey Lattimer, Sergio Merrow, Leslie Gordon P.C. Br yant Shannon Moir, Erin Monroe, Courtney Morea, Jon Morgan, Daniel McClain, Michael Mckendree, Michelle BOARD MEMBERS Perkins, Courtlyn Stovall, Dawn Stubblefield, John Taylor, Chris Walker, Heather Walton Ken Amaro Chad Labenz Steven Rathel Maintenance Supervisor...... Florence Prince Michael Greene Vince McCormack Jason Roth Maintenance Staff...... Tony Boss Randi Guthard Hamilton Neal, CFP Bennie Shaw USHERS Katherine Hardwick Ulysses Owens, Jr. Steven Smith The ushers of the Florida Theatre are all volunteers. These ushers have worked three or more events in the last year: Peter Hargitai Missy Peters Ed White Betty Adams, Kathleen Anthony, Nancy Baker, Nancy Bates, Ralph Bates, Barbara Bauer, Gary Bauer, Karen Peggy Holt Fitzhugh Powell, Jr. Austin Wynn Baughman, Tim Baughman, Joann Bennett, Larry Brown, Marilyn Brown, Ross Byers, Darlene Cameron, Lori Carly, Sharon Cate, Angela Ceolotto, Eva Chambliss, Gerri Clare, Judith Cooper, Eileen Davis, Nancy Deaton, Tony HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Deaton, Michele Debacco, Cate Dobbins, Pat Drosten, Mary Dyal, Kerry Eason, Maria Famularo, Ahmed Ferguson, Dave Henry, Irene Lazzara, Bobby Martin, Ivan Porter, MD, Lesley Roberts Chris Girard, Mondo Godina, Frank Goldberg, Bob Greisbach, Paula Greisbach, Paula Guilbault, Kirsten Hand, Michael Hawkins, Annette Hayes, Brenda Hazell, Vivian Hitchcock, Cleo Hoffman, Toni Holmes, Helen Hum- phreys, Rusty Ickes, Bob Irvine, Nancy Jacobson, Greg Johnson Allen Jung, Jolyn Keck, Linda Kelly, Steve Kelly, Barb Kent, Donald Kicklighter, Diane Landschoot, Mark Landschoot, Diane Lamkin, Al Lilkendey, Linda Lilkendey, PROFESSIONAL STAFF Michelle Lucas, Sandy Mannis, Susan Maynard, Angel Miessner, Carl Miklas, Kristy Miklas, Dennis Mooneyham, Peggy Morris, Gerald Mullings, Aurora Myers, Joanne Nash, Gina Neal, Yanella Parra, Shirley Pattinson, Elnora ADMINISTRATION Paulk, Michael Peaks, Patti Peaks, Jenny Petersen, Lavonne Philips, Dean Phillippi, Linda Phillippi, Rochelle Pos- President...... Numa Saisselin tles, Trudi Puda, Pat Quammie, Margie Ramsey, Steven Rathel, Becky Raymond, Annette Reddish, Carmel Reed, Vice President, Programming...... Kevin Stone Elizabeth Reed, James Reed, Dora Rhodes, Oletta Rigs, Julie Robison, Pamela Sanderson, Mildred Sapp, Willie Finance Director...... Tracy Warren Sapp, Gail Sarto, Paul Sarto, Troy Scarbrough, Charlie Schubiger, Nancy Schubiger, Linda Seeley, Debra Shelton, Development Director...... Michelle Adams Denise Sibley, Debbie Smith, Jon Smith, Steven Smith, Kevin Spillane, Joanna Stachura, Jerry Steckloff, Cheryl Marketing Director...... Jake Brown Stewart, Greg Thompson, Fred Van Hees, Sharon Van Hees, Mary Lou Van Teglingen, Maria Vlacancich, Marge Programming Manager, Theatreworks...... Jamie Kent Walter, Charles Weeden, Lynda Weeden, Terri Wood, Faye Wright. Membership Manager...... Meredith Jespersen Social Media Manager...... Shannon Greene Accounting Assistant...... Susan Shaw Building Maintenance...... Cliff Stone PROFESSIONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Insurance...... Brown & Brown PRODUCTION Accounting...... Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC Technical Director...... Saul Lucio Catering...... Angela Zavakos Audio Supervisor...... Jeremy Moore Network Support...... DiscoverTec Stage Hands: Nick Ciccarello, Aimee Pink-Crandall, J.P. McMinamen, Ashly Potter-Loper, Lonnie Rowell, Networking...... Orange Fiber Merrell Young, Eric Stanfield, Chris Tatum Security...... S.A.F.E. Management of Florida, LLC

Annual Report Design...... Morgan Gesell Mudryk Backstage Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees- IATSE Local 115. Saul Lucio, Business Agent The Florida Theatre is a member of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, the League of Historic American Theatres, Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, Florida Facility Managers Association, Cultural Fusion, The Combine, International Ticketing Association, Florida Association of Ticketing, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Jax Chamber of Commerce. The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.