The Little Mermaid at the 5Th Avenue Theatre Encore Arts Seattle
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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 aspects 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 Gantz Bloome employing world-class performers and creative artists, utilizing full live orchestras, and Robert R. Braun, Jr. Debbie Brown staging exceptional and imaginative productions. The 5th places a special emphasis on Margaret Clapp employing our amazing community of Puget Sound-based artists and technicians. Barbara L. Crowe Larry Estrada We are nationally renowned for our production and development of new musicals. Cyrus Habib • Randy Hodgins Since 2001, The 5th has premiered 17 new works, nine of which have subsequently Richard Kagan opened on Broadway. They include Disney’s Aladdin, First Date, A Christmas Story, Mike Katz Scandalous, Shrek, Catch Me If You Can, The Wedding Singer and Best Musical Tony Patrick F. Kennedy Award®-winners, Hairspray and Memphis. SaSa Kirkpatrick Elizabeth Lund Heather Sullivan McKay • We are equally acclaimed for our vibrant new productions of musicals from the Richard Meadows “Golden Age of Broadway” and contemporary classics. These signature revivals enthrall John Oppenheimer fans of these enduring works and introduce these great shows to new generations of David Quinn Ann Ramsay-Jenkins musical theater lovers. Anthony Repanich Norman B. Rice • Our celebrated educational programs serve more than 83,000 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 Tracy Wellens the-public events such as the popular Spotlight Night series and pre-performance Show 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) Robert A. Sexton (2009-2011) • As a non-profit theater company supported by the community, we enjoy the patronage Norman B. Rice (2007-2009) of more than 20,000 season subscribers (one of the largest theater subscriptions in Kenny Alhadeff (2004-2007) America). More than 330,000 audience members attend our performances each year. William W. Krippaehne Jr. (2002-2004) Bruce M. Pym (2000-2002) John F. Behnke (1998-2000) Faye Sarkowsky (1996-98) OUR HISTORIC THEATER Donald J. Covey (1994-96) The 5th Avenue Theatre’s breathtaking design was inspired by ancient Imperial China’s Kenneth L. Hatch (1992-94) John D. Mangels (1990-92) most stunning architectural achievements, including the magnificent Forbidden City. Robert F. Buck (1988-90) 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 R. Milton Trafton (1983-86) W.J. Pennington (1981-83) leaders formed the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre Association and restored the theater D.E. (Ned) Skinner (1979-81) to its original splendor. The 5th Avenue Theatre re-opened in 1980 as Seattle’s premier home for musical theater. Founding Managing Director Marilynn Sheldon The 5th Avenue Theatre gratefully acknowledges our 43 original founders and sponsors. Please visit www.5thavenue.org for specific information on these important companies and individuals. WELCOME TO THE WELCOME TO 5TH FROM THE DESK OF DAVID ARMSTRONG EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR TRADITION! ver the past 36 years, thousands of Northwest families have made a trip to The 5th Avenue Theatre a cherished part of their annual holiday Otraditions. Many of these theatergoers who first attended one of our holiday productions as children now return year after year with their children and grandchildren. All of us here at The 5th—our staff, cast, crew and orchestra—are thrilled and humbled by the impact these productions have on our audience. We know that for many young people these holiday productions are the very first exposure they will have to the wonder and joy of live theater and our great indigenous American art form—The Musical. Every year we endeavor to select a show that will be equally entertaining to multiple generations of audience members. I believe that Disney’s The Little Mermaid fits that bill to perfection. I am also happy to tell you that this season Seattle This stage version is adapted from the hit 1989 animated audiences are not the only ones who will have the film that was itself inspired by Hans Christian Anderson’s opportunity to experience a thrilling 5th Avenue Theatre famous tale. In addition to being wonderfully engaging, the production. Following our final performance of The movie had a significant impact on at least two aspects of Little Mermaid on December 31, audiences in nine cities our contemporary popular culture.