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16 FABULOUSLY FUNNY FEMALES Thu., April 20, 8pm, live @ the baby grand 17 SHAUN HOPPER Sat., April 22, 8pm, live @ the baby grand 18 AN EVENING WITH JERROD NIEMANN Sun., April 23, 7pm, The Playhouse on Rodney Square 19 AN EVENING WITH NOAH & ABBY GUNDERSEN Thu., April 27, 8pm, live @ the baby grand 20 WHO’S LIVE ANYWAY? Fri., May 5, 8pm, The Playhouse on Rodney Square 21 THE DOO WOP PROJECT Sat., May 13, 8pm, The Playhouse on Rodney Square 22 VIDEO GAMES LIVE™ WITH MEMBERS OF DELAWARE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sat., May 20, 8pm, Copeland Hall

8 Special Sponsors, Gifts and Grants 9 Donors to The Grand 12 The Cawley Fund for the Performing Arts 12 Tribute Gifts 13 Volunteer Show Corps 14 Board of Directors and Grand Trustees 15 The Grand & The Playhouse Staff 24 General Information Programs, artists, dates 25 Get To Know The Grand and times subject to change. DuPont is proud to support

These performances, as well as our arts education and outreach programs, are made possible by The Grand and all those who the generosity of our patrons and donors, including you. Thank you for your support!

raise voices, raise spirits and raise awareness. These programs are supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.Delawarescene.com

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© Copyright 2016 by DuPont. All rights reserved. The DuPont Oval logo and DuPont™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates. DONORS TO THE GRAND THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE Individuals, businesses, and foundations have generously answered the call to support both the annual programs and the special capital needs of The Grand SPECIALSPONSORS during the last year. They are identified on the following pages by either the level of their gifts or by the special funds to which they have contributed. To learn more about any of these giving categories and benefits of Membership, please contact Terhan Chambers at 302.658.7897 ext. 3301.

Lead Corporate Sponsor SARAH BERNHARDT SOCIETY We salute this distinctive group of individuals who contribute at least $2,500 annually to underwrite an exciting array of live performances and educational programs at The Grand. List complete as of April 4, 2017. Performance Sponsors PRODUCER HEADLINER Ms. Marion E. Gibbs Bob and Linda Harra* Mr. & Mrs. Gerret van S. Mr. Stephen M. and Tatiana & Gerret Copeland Nancy and John Hewes* Copeland* Dr. Maryann Bailey Ellen and Alan Levin Catherine Dean-Gooderham Joan Bernard Tim and Debbie Litten and Robert Gooderham Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Nachbar Mr. & Mrs. Rodman Ward Mr. Randall G. Burton and Dave and Nancy Press Dr. Janice Tildon-Burton Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore J. Rossi, Jr. John and Patricia Cochran* DIRECTOR Harry and Evelyn Russell* Fred and Louise Dawson Gregg and Stacey Bacchieri* Elaine and David Singleton Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DePaulo Loudspeakers Mr. James J. Kelly and Richard and Sharon Struthers* Brian Disabatino Michele M. Cross William J. and Barbara J. Wade Clarence A. Faulcon II, Mus.D. and Mrs. Lorraine S. Przywara and Ed and Zelda Wasserman Mr. Dicky D. Baumbarger Jacqueline B. Faulcon, Ph.D. Mr. & Mrs. Philip S. Reese Terrance and Christine Flynn* *Asterisk denotes members of the Mr. and Mrs. David R. Frey Lifetime Sarah Bernhardt Society with gifts of $100,000 or more.

THE 365 CLUB Members of the 365 club receive valuable benefits for their investment of $1, $2, or $3 per day in The Grand’s programs. Our success is a direct reflection of the generosity SPECIAL GIFTS of those listed below. List complete as of April 4, 2017. TRIO ($1,095–2,499) Marcus and Diliana Henry Dan and Kathy Dugan Ms. Monica Ayres Michael and Leigh Houghton Nick and Rosemary Fanandakis AND GRANTS Dr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Barney Melissa Kenny Todd and Aimee Flubacher Mr. Paresh Bhatt Vance and Ann Kershner Mr. & Mrs. Rick Giacco Jack Blumenfeld and James and Barbara Kirby Ms. Sally Gore Academy of Massage & Bodywork, LTD. The Kenny Family Foundation Karen Jacobs Mrs. Lischele Knight Ann and David Hamilton Dr. Cynthia Flynn and AstraZeneca Laffey-McHugh Foundation Michael Mansfield Mr. Karl Kadar Ms. Deidre Boyle Rachel Mandes and Jameel and Joscelyn Jackson BNY Melon Longwood Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Chase Katherine Means Karl and Catherine Kadar The Boeing Matching Gift Program Leo & Jimmy’s Delicatessen David and Barbara Crout Cathy and Bill Meakem Frank M. Levy Robert and Lauren Cahill Lester, Wiswell, & Company, CPA Mr. Robert Dennis Ms. Mary Moore Mr. Don Mackelcan City of Wilmington Middle Run Charitable Foundation Tom & JoAnne Deptula Denise D. Nordheimer, Esq. LLC Tina and Harvey Maclary Costco Music and Sound Technologies Robert and Koralia Dewey Eric and Stephanie Nichols Mr. Joseph Marchegiano Lindsey and Andrew DiSabatino Mr. and Mrs. Irenee du Pont May Delaware Sports League, Inc. New Castle County Nancy Powel Mr. William S. Montgomery and Carrie, Josh, and Amelia Sandler Thomas and Beverly McClung Delaware Realty Group Peter and Caryl Horty Foundation Ms. Marilyn J. Doto Edward and Donna Santangelo Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Mikity Dom and Jaye Pedante Pizza By Elizabeths Richard and Marlies Farmer Russell and Michelle Silberglied Eric and Leslie Mitchell Easy Lift Equipment The Sage Foundation Mr. Mark Fields Paul and Jean Stofa Bob and Toni Newton Ebc Carpet Services Corporation Special Occasions & Queen Street Linen Edward and Maureen Freel Gregory P. and Susanne Williams Michelle Poulin Ms. Nicole Gracey Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Stoddard Family Foundation Charisse L. Rodgers Deb and Paul Hartwick DUO ($730–1,094) Ms. Michele Schiavoni Global Event Group Welfare Foundation Drs. Barbara Hamming and Ms. Debra Charlesworth Jeffrey and Erin Schlerf Healthy Smiles of Delaware – Wilmington Parking Authority Karl Grunewald Mr. & Mrs. Michael Czupryna Ms. Staci L. Vernick Dr. Patrick Sweeney, DMD Wilmington Flower Market Othell and Bill Heaney Tom and Carol DiLuzio Mr. Paul Bechly & Mrs. Beth Wells James and Barbara Whisman Marilyn and Michael Hendricks Christine and Thomas Ditzler Lynn and Michael Zbranak

8 www.thegrandwilmington.org 9 THE 365 CLUB FRIENDS OF THE GRAND

SOLO ($365–729) Fran and Alan Greenglass Domenic and Dr. J. Pedante Frank Gavin Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smithies J.V.D. Fear Debra S. Alesantrino David and Monica Guntrum Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Pennella Patrick & Ann Gorham Barry and Joan Snyder Mr. Blair Fleishmann Mr. & Mrs. Tony Allen, Ph.D. Mr. & Mrs. James R. Hackett Ms. Cassandra Piovoso Mary Ann and Robert Grenfell Ritchie and Betty Snyder Richard and Lorraine Fleming Dr. Alvin and Mrs. Carol Amos Ashley and David Harris Rob and Candyce Pizzala Karl A. and Shirley Grieshaber Mr. Steven Spano Israel and Patricia Floyd Mr. & Mrs. Dale Arthur Debbie and Clay Heaton Alan and Judy Potts Mr. J Patrick Gugerty Dave and Cindy Sroka Israel and Patricia Floyd George and Julie Atkinson Jerry and Barbara Hendricks Ms. Annette Rabasca George Harding, Jr. Mr. Richard Stabler Charles and Patricia M. Forbes Vicki and Tom Bannon Kay and Christopher Holbrook Barbara N. Reilly Mr. Richard Hearne Ms. Martha M. Stramp Mrs. Linda Foschi Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Barrett David and Barbara Holman Mr. & Mrs. John E. Roberts Karen Helm Mr. James Straughn Mr. Paul Fritchey Jerry A. Bilton Ms. Patricia Huber Rodney and Sue Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Clyde P. Hess William S. and Mary H. Titus Lawrence Fullerton April and Jay Birmingham Claudia N. Hughes Joseph and Eileen Sabbatino Jack and Kelly Horowitz Mr. & Mrs. Leonard S. Togman Mr. Eric Garcia Kathleen and John Bishop DeForest and Chris Johnson Joel and Stacey Schiller Richard and Diane Iardella Mr. John Townsend Ms. Laura Garcia Ms. Georgina M. Bissell Mr. & Mrs. William H. Jones Dr. George B. Schreppler III Ms. Joan M. Irwin Mr. Peter Tuschak Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Gumprecht Shelly and Jack Bolduc June R. Kleban Mr. & Mrs. Rick Shea Joyce P. Johnson David and Linda Vandever Mr. Martin P. Hageman Deborah & Joseph Bowles David Paul and Kathy Klein Mrs. Marion A. Simeral Jonathan Justice Mr. Vernon Vassallo Mr. Lance Harris Ms. Rebecca Brown Elizabeth and John E. Scott and Renee Simonton Cee and Mike Kelsey Mr. David Walker Ms. Lisa Hemphill Eric and Arlene Burgess Kramarck, Jr. Ms. Lynne Sinsabaugh Kielhorn Family Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Ware, Jr. Tom Herlihy Gail and Steve Bush Jim and Stephanie Lee Dr. David T. and Karen K. Sowa Ms. Anne Kisielewski Betsy and Douglas Wenny Ms. Gail Howard and Ms. Estella Carrigan Ben and Susan Ledyard Kathryn and Bill Sowden Mr. & Mrs. Theodore M. Klein Dr. and Mrs. Jay Williams Mr. Michael Seidman Cleon L. and Kimberly Cauley Mr. Lewis C. Ledyard Mr. Michael Spears Ms. Cynthia Klemencic Kim McFadden and Gary Wragg Mr. Michael Humes Ken and Trish Cavender Carol Levin Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Ms. Kathy Knowles John & Carlene Jackson Frank and Deb Cebula Dr. & Mrs. Ira Lobis Stoddard, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Jeffry Komins FRIEND ($50–149) Mr. John Jackson Terhan Chambers Will and Sandy Lock Tom and Mary Stephens Ms. Renata Beata Kowalczyk Anonymous (3) Mrs. Tanya Jackson Ms. Debra Charlesworth Marc and Diane Lowthert Paul Cropper & Anita Symonds Mr. Andrew Lambert G. Richard and Rebecca S. Abel Mr. & Mrs. Lynn C. Jones Mr. Steven Chilcote Sarah and Andy Lubin John and Margaret Thomas David H. and E. Beth Laucius Mr. Bonnie Allen Mr. Raymond Jordan Mr. H. Ronald Cohen Don and Margaret Mackelcan Dr. & Mrs. Russell Tibbetts Mr. Andrew Layman Ms. Charlotte Baker Mr. Ward Keever Jean and Robert Collat Mr. Eric Mailloux Mr. & Mrs. William G. Tudor Jack Lingner Mrs. Margaret Balick Ms. Bridget Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Michael Czupryna Ms. Carol Malovrh Ms. Annette Turlington Ms. Christine A. Lodge John and Janice Baly Sharon & Curt Kimmel Robert and Koralia Dewey Pamelyn and Stephen Ms. Staci L. Vernick Ms. Catherine Lungen Mike and Cindy Barko Mr. Bill Kirk Mr. David Diamond Manocchio Susan and Kevin Waesco Mr. Alonzo Mackey Ms. Judy Bauserman Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Kling Jr. Paul and Michele Dorsey Mr. & Mrs. William J. Martin Mr. David Walker Pauline and Frank Maderich Mr. David Beckman Chuck and Mary Ellen Knothe Julia, Michael & Mikey Dougherty Mr. Glen P. Mayhart Mr. & Mrs. Samuel L. Waltz, Jr. Mr. Matthew Maiorino Roy and Carol Birl Rochelle and Howard Kristol Ron Ozer and Dorinda Dove Meredith and James McAloon Kat and Mike Waters Ms. Barbara Malin Mr. Thomas Blanton Mr. Gary H. Kritz Dr. and Mrs. Majid Mansoory Thomas and Mary Lou Faas Pat and Bruce McCubbin Mr. Robert Wheatley Susan B. Bogan Mr. Leonard Krygowski Bill and Geri McCabe Richard and Kimberly Facciolo Frederick J. and Bonnie B. Mr. Rim Williams Ms. Diane Boykin Ms. Christine Kuipers Mr. Leo J. McDermott, Jr. Todd and Aimee Flubacher McKenna Valerie and Frank Woodruff Robert Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Barney L. Lane Glen McAllister Mr. & Mrs. Robert J.A. Fraser Mr. Michael Douglas Merrill Holly and Wayne Wright Joyce Brunnhoeffer Mr. Bradley O. Lane John Geisel and Betsy McNamara Mike and Annie Gallagher Mr. Burnaby Munson Jeff Zeelander and Ms. Barbara Brockett Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Lawlor Mr. Donald Allan McNeal Louis G. Hering and Lisa Gannon Mr. Dave Nichols Maureen Welsh Mary Lynne Bush Mr. Scott Leonhard Mr. Gary Merkel Dr. Cheryl Gooch Jean A. Rodden and Ms. Beverly Zimmermann Ms. Eileen R. Cantoni Ms. Susan Lillard Donald L. Gouge, Jr. Richard Morgante and Gary S. Odle Senator and Mrs. Tom Carper Lyn Limpert Edward McHale Ms. Elizabeth Carter Ms. Deborah Lindell Mr. Richard Mitchell Jane and Mike Castle Edmund and Jacquline Lucas FRIENDS OF THE GRAND Ms. Joanna Mongillo Mr. Richard Chappell Emery C. and Kay L. Lucas Mr. Burnaby Munson Mrs. Sunit K. Chawla Ms. Jane W. Luke Contributors of between $50 and $364 play a crucial role by building The Grand’s Brad and Carolyn Newsom Victor and Maggie Clark Kathy and David Lyons support base so that its community mission of service can be accomplished. The Lawrence and Alice Owens Mr. Lawrence Clendaniel Isabel MacDermott support of the following donors is deeply appreciated. List complete as of April 4, 2017. Joseph Vincent Pawlicki Ms. Meiling Chen Robert and Debra MacDonald Ray Petkevis PATRON ($150–364) Mr. George Carpenter Ms. Meghan Ebeid Ms. Lori Conaty Carol Hertzoff and Steven Marino Nan and Hal Pezzner Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. R.R.M. Carpenter III Mark and Ellen Ellis Ms. Victoria Corrozi Sylvia Massa Ms. Julie Pfeffer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Aiken Peter and Kathy Chrisbacher Martha Toomey and Mrs. LaToya Deaton Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. McAlpine Carolyn and Ron Picciotti Ms. Ann Marie Anacay Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Chigges Ronald Engard Ms. Eileen DeGregoriis Robert & Mary Lou McDowell James Porter Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Appleby Ms. Maria Clark Global Event Group Ms. Robalee Deike Caran & Joe McHugh Ms. Julia Reilly Gretchen and Robert Bacon The Clouser Family Jean W. Faddis Ms. Jane Detweiler Mr. Henry Messenger Mr. Charles Reinhardt William and Joan Barber Lew Cohen Anna M. D’Amico and Ms. Mary Devine Mr. & Mrs. Michael Muzzi Mr. Edward A. Relyea Julian H. and Karen A. Baumann Dr. Stacy Cohen and Dr. Andrew E. Feiring Mr. Larry DiSabatino Ms. Donna Myers Mr. Brad Richardson Ms. Diane Blevins Lydia Cohen Dr. Alan and Mrs. Phyllis Fink Mr. Edward Dobos Lisa A. Nichols Dave and Teri Roach Mrs. Lauren Blum Mr. & Mrs. Colm F. Connolly Mr. Jeff Flairty Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Donaghy, Jr. Renee O’Leary Brian Roseberry Joseph & Ida Bowen Marie I. Crossley, Esquire- Dianne and John Flora Mr. Michael S. Drzik Greg O’Neill Mr. Arthur Salatto and Mike and Sandie Bowman MacElree Harvey, Ltd Israel and Patricia Floyd Mr. Dan Dubin Mr. Jose Ouseph Mrs. Lynn Catanese Tim Bunnell & Marty Stow Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Crowe Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Folmar Mr. Patrick Dunn Mr. Paul Eugene Pallas Robert Q. and Jennifer Scacheri Mr. Adam T. Bruawski The Hon. Barbara D. Crowell Mr. and Mrs. William R. Fuson Mr. Gregory Durzynski Mr. Frank Parrish Ellen S. Scarborough Mr. Ray Bures Ms. Cathy Davies-Harmon Mr. Dennis Gallagher Ms. Peggy Eddens Mr. Allen R. Peddrick Charles P. Schutt, Jr. Ms. MaryEllen Butkiewicz Mr. & Mrs. William H. Davis, Jr. Mr. Dennis Gallagher Susan & Maurice Egnor Ms. Susan Pierce Mrs. John W. Shackleton Ray and Barbara Braverman Michael and Kathy Dempsey Sue and Jim Gargel Robert and Marion Ehrlich Patty Puszarczuk Ms. Beth Skalish Mr. & Mrs. J. Bruce Campbell Adrienne and Stephen De Veber Mr. Paul Gaskell Lynn Ekelund and Mary Hudson Ms. Joan Reeder Harvey and Alice Smith

10 www.thegrandwilmington.org 11 Jay and Maxine Rosenthal Lynda and Jay Stellenberg Jan and Michael Weiss Gabriel and Karen Savini Mr. Peter Szal Ms. Kristine Marie Wellman Robert Schirmer Ms. Janice Talley Mr. & Mrs. Peter Scoville Wells Judy Schneider and George and Ann Tatnall Mrs. Kerry G. Welsh 2016–2017 GRAND OPERA HOUSE Bill Shafarman Mrs. Pamela Tompkins Mrs. Lin Wesolowski Mr. & Mrs. Barton Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Andrew W. Urquhart Mr. & Mrs. Edward White Mr. Henry Schwarz Betty M. Turner John and Lucile Wilkens Richard A. and Sheila G. Sharpe Barbara W. and Barry W. Sheila Wilson & Ronald Wilson VOLUNTEER SHOWCORPS Mr. Howard Sholl Van Rensler Jennie and Gary Witkin Mrs. Cynthia Smallwood Ms. Toni Vandegrift Allison Young Ms. Elizabeth Snyder Mr. Dale Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Zakielarz Roselle Albert Toni Eaton Anica Kramer Annette Rabasca Kash Srinivasan Mr. Brian Waterhouse Ms. Janet Zebleckes Shirley Amato Josephine Eccel Lynne Landrey Ed Racis Mark G. Stanton Marion and Joseph Zimmerman Ms. Cathy Weiner Cynthia Amon Karyn Ellicott Dennis Lane Lavon Robinson Janice Stenger Rodelle and Stanley Weintraub Joe Amon Dwayne Elliot Patti Lane Charisse Rodgers Bill Amos Ronette Elliot Dick Leuliette Joan Rosman Anastasia Anishina Mary Jane Fagan Ellie Leuliette Maria Rousk Tracy Bailey Walter Ferris Vivian Limmina Diana Rykaczewski Brenda Baker Scott French Janet Lindenmuth Tammy Sadot Margie Balick Howard Friedman Jennifer Lloyd Patti Sarver THE CAWLEY FUND Harold Barber Phyllis Friedman Paula Long Wayne Saulsbury FOR PERFORMING ARTS AT THE GRAND Jane Barfield Robert Fusco Christopher Lowry Bill Savery Robert Barfield Brian Gaffigan Noel Lukens Mary Lou Savery Kate Bayard Sheila Gardner Rosalie Lukens Jane Savino Kathleen Bear Kathleen Gauthier Kathryn Lyons Erika Schirm Pre Belardo Marion Gibbs Molly Macki Esther Schmerling Thank you to our lead contributors: Lorraine Bender Nancy Goettel Lynn Maniscalco Sandy Schriever Debra Bermingham Marvin Goldstein Lori Mansfield Carol Scott PLATINUM Shane and Susan Flynn Hal and Meg Erskine Jane Biggs Pat Goldstein Mike Mansfield Patty Sherman Joe Birmingham Karen Gordon Marie Manuel Barbara Shippy Mr. and Mrs. John R. Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Robert V.A. Harra, Jr. Alexander F. Giacco Veronica Birmingham David Graham Susan Mark Stacey Silvers Tatiana and Gerret Copeland Steve and Janine Marrone Howard and Michele Kessler Ed and Terri Murphy Janet and Jack Krol Maria Blasucci Lucy Graham M. Betsy Martino MaryAnn Simpkins Laurie Blum Cheryl Graves Fran McCormick Lynne Sinsabaugh GOLD The Struthers Family Mrs. Norma Lerner Marcella Brainard Ann Griffith Lidia McKay Andrew Sommers Stacey and Gregg Bacchieri Frank and Patti McKelvey Loretta Brase Lynise Grimsley Bill Meakem John Spisak Christine and Terry Flynn BRONZE John and Marcia Scheflen Sarah Brase Davis Dave Guntrum Cathy Meakem Don Staley Nancy and Jack Hewes Linda and Steve Boyden Mr. and Mrs. Marvin N. Schoenhals Leslie Brower Monica Guntrum Sandy Mekonis Eileen Staley Carroll and Ned Carpenter SILVER Rick and Kathy Skinner Pauline Browne Terry Hale Sandra Meredith Jean Stofa Angela and Jim Carrington George A. Weymouth Ken and Kathy Boehl Helene Burke Greg Haley Barbara Miller John Stransky Joyce and Howard Cosgrove Lucy and Vernon H.C. Wright Joy Burke Nancy Haley Frank Miller Irene Talley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. DeSantis Dr. Lanny and Micki Edelsohn Mary Ellen Butkiewicz Steve Haller Jody Miller Dolores Thackrah Emmett Calhoun Jim Hamilton Andrea Millstein Mary Beth Thompson Eileen Cantoni Candie Hart Marc Millstein Donna Thomson Ann Cardillo William Heaney Jenna Montgomery Joe Thomson Eileen Carzo Alan Hendel Janice Moon Mary Thurman TRIBUTE GIFTS Maria Clark Florence Hendel Cynthia Moore Lydia Turner Geraldine Cochran James Hennessy Judy Morton Gabbi Van Wie Chris Cooper Mary Hennessy Cindi Mulhern Rosemary Volpe In Memory of Jacqueline M. Connell In Honor of Mr. Derek Lehane and Mr. José Peláez Annemarie Crawford John Highberger Diane Myers Rich Ware Olga Crowther Pat Hiles Lucy Mulhern Susan Ware George & Joanne Kornack Will and Sandy Lock Selena Currington Debbie Howard Peggy Nicolosi Kathy Wayne Ms. Kathryn Mingoia In Memory of Mr. Bill Prickett Joanne Dalecki Claudia Hughes Melissa Oberholzer Barbara Welch Dan Davis Mary Hultberg Ed Olkowski Carolyn Welsh Mrs. Audrey F. Donohue In Memory of Mr. David Goland Kenneth Davis Garry Hunt Jodi Olkowski Jean Williams Ms. Daphne Neveras-Lupfer Elaine Dean Marilyn Hunt Josephine O’Neill Wayne Williams In Memory of Mr. Robert B. Scott Barbara Demark Joseph Janes Leslie Patrick Terry Winner In Memory Edith and Alexander Giacco Mrs. Margaret P. Scott Pat Demko Nadine Johnson Candy Patterson Jen Jen Wu Mr. & Mrs. Rick Giacco Robert Dennis Steven Johnson Cassandra Piovoso Bruce Wyngaard In Memory of Mr. Stuart B. Young Roland Dey Shirley Jones Tom Pollard Betty Young Judy Dodd Victor Joseph Kathy Potter Forrest Young In Memory of Mr. Chester King Bill and Hazel Kirk Claudia Dorman Natalie Kaplan Brenda Potts Mark Zawislak George H. King Arnold Drescher Joanne Kilvington Judy Potts Susan Zawislak Marty Drinan Anne Kisielewski Neal Potts Duane Eaton Alicia Kluger Hortense Priest

The Grand Opera House makes every effort to maintain accurate donor listings. If you Volunteer ushers are needed to seat patrons, distribute playbills and provide customer assistance and safety. Our usher program is a great way to get find an error in your listing, please contact our development staff at 302.658.7897. involved with the arts and have fun while getting involved with your community. If you would like more information about membership in Friends of The Grand or For additional information, please contact us at 302.658.7897, or visit The 365 Club, please contact Terhan Chambers at 302.658.7897 ext. 3301. TheGrandWilmington.org/Volunteer.

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Francis J. “Skip” Pennella William J. Wade, Esq. Mark Fields DEVELOPMENT Na’im Coston EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Terhan Chambers MAINTENANCE CHAIRMAN* SECRETARY* Stephen M. Bailey INTERIM DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Keith Fisher Robert V.A. Harra, Jr. Richard Farmer MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Michael S. Drzik MAINTENANCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Chaka Hollis IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN* TREASURER* ADMINISTRATION Jameel Jackson MAINTENANCE Beverly Zimmermann SPONSORSHIP MANAGER Janita Lucas Brian DiSabatino Mark Fields DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION VICE-CHAIRMAN* EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Christine Maiese MAINTENANCE Nancy Powel GRANTS WRITER Yolanda Murphy DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MAINTENANCE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Maryetta Binder Pamelyn Manocchio David Sokolowski Randall G. Burton Larry D. Gehrke William S. Montgomery FINANCE MANAGER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SECURITY / MAINTENANCE Cleon L. Cauley, Sr. David Ley Hamilton, Esq.* Bret Morris Leizel Parks Sana Bell Ward Raison Tatiana B. Copeland* LaVerne Harmon, Ph.D. Domenic Pedante PAYROLL AND BENEFITS MANAGER COMMUNITY EVENTS MANAGER SECURITY Bruce Colbourn Marcus Henry Salvatore J. “Chip” Rossi, Jr. Matthew Hubner Allyson Sands Leonard Watson Frederick J. Dawson Melissa Kenny Jeffrey M. Schlerf, Esq. PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATE EDUCATION MANAGER SECURITY Catherine Dean-Gooderham Roger D. Kirtley Staci L. Vernick Vernon Vassallo Joseph A. DePaulo, Jr.* Lischele Knight Enid Wallace-Simms Laura Moss PRODUCTION FINANCE ASSOCIATE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE Carol A. DiLuzio Ellen K. Levin Bob Parker TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Drewy Nash Fennell Andrew M. Lubin *EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOX OFFICE MARKETING Kadeem Collins Terry Cruz Howard Fulton BOX OFFICE MANAGER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ASST. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, THE GRAND Bob Weir Margaret Kirlin Amy Watson Bish CHAIRMANEMERITUS ASST. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, THE PLAYHOUSE BOX OFFICE MANAGER CREATIVE MANAGER Genevieve Fanelli Janice Billingsley J.C. Yeatman Charles M. Cawley - In Memoriam MASTER ELECTRICIAN, THE GRAND BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE DESIGN MANAGER Stephen A. Manocchio Janet Brown Laura White AUDIO ENGINEER, THE GRAND BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATE Adam Rodenboh Nafiesha Brown Joe del Tufo STAGE CREW, THE GRAND BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER GRANDTRUSTEES Nancy Powel Stacy Slocum Elaine Gropp STAGE CREW, THE GRAND BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER Dick Baumbarger Shaila Kapur Lorraine S. Przywara Terri Kilgoe OPERATIONS ARTS ACADEMY AT THE Jerry Bilton Donald R. Kirtley Hayes A. Roberts BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE Julia Dougherty GRAND FACULTY Carmen Crews-Hart Kathy Klein Jean Rodden Melissa Leatherbury DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Kathy Cammett VOICE David Crout Ben Ledyard Charisse L. Rodgers BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE Jessica Lewis Leslie Carey Michael Czupryna James H. Lee Carol Rydel Rosalind Maxwell-Boyd RENTALS MANAGER PIANO Tywanda Cuffy Tim Litten Steve Rydel BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE David Vallee Jean Dougherty Joe del Tufo Emily Locke Michele Schiavoni Julian McCants FACILITIES MANAGER PIANO Mervin B. Daugherty, Ed.D. Dr. Garrett B. Lyons, Jr. Renee Simonton BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE Othell Heaney Bob Dewey Christine M. McAllister Leonard Sophrin Shaun Dougherty Elaine Perkins HOUSE MANAGER Dr. Lanny Edelsohn Bruce J. McCubbin Barbara Stein GUITAR BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE Barry Polish Jacqueline B. Faulcon, Ph.D. Patricia M. McCubbin Robert D. Stoddard, Jr. Chris Gordon Annette Rabasca HOUSE MANAGER / SECURITY Todd A. Flubacher Bill Meakem John Thomas GUITAR BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE Leonard Watson Alexander F. Giacco, Jr. Scott Morrison* Margaret Thomas Dwight McIntosh Rashunda Smullen HOUSE MANAGER / SECURITY Cheryl R. Gooch David D. Nordheimer Julie Topkis-Scanlan PIANO BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE Vernon Vassallo Nicole Gracey Denise D. Nordheimer Beth Wells HOUSE MANAGER / SECURITY Chris Sherlock Kimberly Green-Cauley Ron Ozer Susanne Williams Natalie Stephens DRUMS Larry Dean Arreon A. Harley Grace Paoli Joseph L. Yacyshyn BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE SECURITY Harry Spencer Diliana Henry David Paul Brittany Woodard SAXOPHONE, CLARINET *IN MEMORIAM BOX OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE Patrick Byrd SECURITY PLAYBILL ADVERTISING Carnell Brown Ed Davis, VALLEYDEL PUBLICATIONS MAINTENANCE 610.918.9300 • [email protected]

14 www.thegrandwilmington.org 15 FABULOUSLY FUNNY FEMALES ______SHAUN HOPPER Thursday, April 20 | 8PM| live @ the baby grand Saturday, April 22 | 8PM | live @ the baby grand

rofessional comedian, writer she is currently the host of two coustic “fingerstyle” guitar Shaun’s stagecraft is equally Pand actress, Sherry Davey is a radio shows Karis Comedy Corner Awizard Shaun Hopper is at first impressive and engaging. Weaving single mother of two daughters and Being Reasonable with glance an unassuming presence, in humorous tales from his small aged 17 (God help her) and 11. Ellen Karis. Ellen is also a trained a true southern gentleman whose town Georgia roots and sharing She has been seen most recently and accomplished actress, humility stands in stark contrast to an occasional glimpse into his on NickMom’s NickMom Night having been in several films the prodigious talents he unveils on “backwoods” childhood, he stirs Out and NickMom On…, AXS including Tina Fey’s Sisters, TV stage. An unparalleled master of his audience with both laughter TV’S Gotham Live, and TV Guide and web series, and NYC theatre the fret-board, merging complex and introspection. His set list is Channel’s Stand Up in Stilettos. productions. melodies, harmonies, and bass as diverse and expansive as his Other credits include: Nick At lines along with a one-of-a-kind global aspirations, so don’t expect Nite’s Search For The Funiest Carole Montgomery has had mix of percussive elements, he bluegrass or Lynyrd Skynyrd out of this Mom in America Seasons 1 & 2; a long and varied career. In captivates everyone within earshot. Georgia boy. Moving thematically Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd addition to her over two dozen Hopper’s original compositions and through his repertoire, Shaun takes With Colin Quinn and Premium television appearances, Carole arrangements of pop tunes are his audience on a tour from Celtic Blend; Tru TV; NBC’s The Today has headlined clubs & colleges infused with all the cutting edge imagery and Classical medley to Show; and Fox News Channel. across the U.S. and starred in two techniques and flavorings embraced soulful ballads and jazzy improvs, all different Las Vegas production by the new breed of YouTube of which he might counter punch Ellen Karis is the “Greek Goddess shows. In her 10 years as a Las sensations. Yet, it is his traditional with a Nashville “hot licks” session, of Comedy” and has a successful Vegas star, it is estimated that she and schooled “approach” to music neck-popping original or ‘70s pop career as a stand-up comedian has been seen by over 5 million which keeps him unquestionably song. Song by song, night after night, performing in North America audience members. The San steeped in, and inspired by, the Shaun always raises a smile, a glass, alongside such notable comics Antonio Express calls her “one of greats. The final result is a signature and if not…a standing ovation. as Drew Carey and Jimmy “JJ” the pioneering female comics of style which crosses over the full range Walker. Her one hour comedy the modern era.” of musical genres; alternative, folk, special By the Way, I’m Ellen Karis classical, celtic, pop, rock, jazz, blues Promotional Partner: DVD received rave reviews, and and percussive new age.

16 www.thegrandwilmington.org 17 AN EVENING WITH AN EVENING WITH JERROD NIEMANN ______NOAH______& ABBY GUNDERSEN Sunday, April 23 | 7PM | The Playhouse on Rodney Square Thursday, April 27 | 8PM| live @ the baby grand

ashville hitmaker Jerrod produced the No. 1 smash and ibling duo Noah and Abby sound. “I’m not a religious person NNiemann is one of country RIAA-certified Platinum digital SGundersen are already anymore, but I’ve learned that music’s most original and single, “Lover, Lover,” and the Top veterans, though they are both spiritual energy transcends talented innovators. Jerrod’s 5 and RIAA-certified Gold digital still in their 20s. Born in Centralia, religion and that’s something new single is a duet with his good single, “What Do You Want.” Washington, Noah Gundersen I’ve attempted to incorporate friend and labelmate Lee Brice, Second release Free The Music has sharpened his skills through into my music,” Noah explains. called “A Little More Love” and featured the Top 15 single “Shinin’ a series of albums, both with his Their music links the sensual and produced by Jerrod, Lee and On Me” and the poignant ballad sister Abby, a multi-talented string the sexual with the spiritual, Jimmie Lee Sloas. Jerrod is also “Only God Could Love You More.” player, and with their band The often using religious and biblical adding the finishing touches to Niemann has quickly become a Courage. He’s already placed imagery, much like Leonard his forthcoming album on Curb fan and industry favorite, earning songs on TV shows like Sons Cohen, to explore the depth of Records which will follow his RIAA award nominations from the of Anarchy, Vampire Diaries, everyday emotions and feelings. Platinum-certified multi-week No. Academy of Country Music, the and One Tree Hill. Growing 1 smash, “Drink to That All Night,” Country Music Association and up in a traditional, religious from his High Noon album, on CMT while headlining his own atmosphere where they were which Niemann co-wrote eight shows and touring with such artists strictly forbidden from listening of the 13 tracks. Niemann’s chart- as Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, to secular music, the pair’s topping major-label debut, 2010’s and Keith Urban. music portrays the journey they Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury, have taken to find their unique

18 www.thegrandwilmington.org 19 ______WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Friday, May 5 | 8PM | The Playhouse on Rodney Square

______THE DOO WOP PROJECT Saturday, May 13 | 8PM | The Playhouse on Rodney Square

he current cast members of gasping with the very witty scenes he DOO WOP PROJECT is street the Four Seasons…all the way to Tthe Emmy-nominated TV show they invent before your eyes. Tcorner singing for a whole new Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, and Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud Audience participation is key to generation. Their show begins Amy Winehouse. to present their new improv tour: the show so bring your suggestions at the beginning, tracing the Featuring current and former stars WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? and you might be asked to join evolution of Doo Wop from the of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE classic sound of five guys singing Boys and Motown: The Musical, WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes ANYWAY? showcases some of the tight harmonies on a street corner and their hot band, The Doo of hilarious improvised comedy improv games made famous on to the biggest hits on the radio Wop Project brings unparalleled and song all based on audience the long-running TV show as well as today. Throughout the show, authenticity of sound and vocal suggestions. Cast members Ryan some exciting new ones. All ages DWP takes you on a journey from excellence to recreate — and Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, welcomed! foundational tunes of groups and Joel Murray will leave you like the Crests, Belmonts and in some cases entirely reimagine Flamingos through their influences — some of the greatest music in on the sounds of Smokey American pop and rock history. Robinson, the Temptations, and

20 www.thegrandwilmington.org 21 VIDEO GAMES LIVE™ ______WITH MEMBERS OF DELAWARE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday, May 20 | 8PM | Copeland Hall

ideo Games Live™ is an 11,000 people were present Vimmersive concert event for the debut performance at featuring music from the most the Hollywood Bowl with the popular video games of all time. L.A. Philharmonic and since Created, produced and hosted then over 1 million people have by well known game industry experienced the show live. Video veteran and superstar Tommy Games Live™ has released 3 Tallarico, Video Games Live™ albums worldwide (all of which is put on by the video game debuted in the Billboard Top 10) industry to help encourage and as well as an award winning full support the culture and art that length feature DVD/Blu-Ray. In video games have become. 2010 the show aired nationally Video Games Live™ bridges on PBS and quickly became one a gap for entertainment by of the top rated PBS Specials of exposing new generations of all time. With over 500+ ticket music lovers and fans to the buyer reviews on Ticketmaster. symphonic orchestral experience com, Video Games Live™ boasts while also providing a completely a 4.6 (out of 5) rating. Inducted new and unique experience for into the Guinness Book of World families and/or non-gamers. Records for the biggest, most successful and longest running Incorporated in 2002, Video game concert in the world, Games Live™ is the first and most Video Games Live™ continues successful video game touring to break new ground and thrill concert in the world having audiences worldwide with brand performed over 300 shows in 30 new content each year. countries on 5 continents. Over

22 The Grand Opera House, Inc. GET TO KNOW THE GRAND A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE LEAGUE OF HISTORIC AMERICAN THEATERS THE MISSION OF THE GRAND

GENERAL INFORMATION The Grand Opera House entertains and engages its communities through exceptional, diverse live performances and educational outreach. Committed to broad accessibility and sound financial management, The Grand enhances regional quality of life and contributes to a ADDRESS COAT CHECK ROOMS are located behind thriving downtown Wilmington. As steward of a historic Delaware theater that is home to The Grand Opera House the Rest Rooms on the Main and Second several valued arts groups, The Grand affirms the arts’ vital role within our communities to 818 North Market Street Floor Lobbies. promote greater understanding and lift the human spirit. Wilmington, DE 19801 PATRONS IN WHEELCHAIRS have easy BOX OFFICE hours are 10 am to 5pm access to The Grand from the main doors. THE GRAND LADY OF MARKET STREET Monday through Friday, 12pm to 4pm Specially designed restrooms are available Saturday, and closed Sundays, unless a to accommodate people with disabilities. The opulent and historic Grand Opera House has been a landmark for the residents of show is scheduled. On performance days, Please advise the Box Office personnel Wilmington and the surrounding region for more than 140 years. Opened in 1871 as a home the Box Office remains open one hour after when ordering your tickets so that we may for the Grand Lodge of the Masons for the lordly sum of $100,000, The Grand has played host showtime. The Box Office telephone number seat you comfortably. to thousands of renowned entertainers and performing artists over the years, including Ethel is 302.652.5577 or 800.37.GRAND. The fax Barrymore, Buffalo Bill Cody, John Philip Sousa, political cartoonist Thomas Nast, and the number is 302.657.5692. PARKING is available at the Wilmington Jubilee Singers of Fisk University. Parking Authority garage at the DoubleTree Designed by Delaware architect Thomas Dixon in the Second Empire style, The Grand ONLINE BOX OFFICE TheGrandWilmington. Hotel (7th & King Street), the HyPark facility featured a distinctive façade of cast iron adorned with Masonic images. The first season of org E-mail: [email protected]. on Shipley (between 10th & 9th Street). operation featured more than seventy performances that included everything from serious dramas to minstrel shows to lectures and exhibitions. Tickets that season cost a dollar for a reserved seat. Boxes were an extravagant $5 but seated four. GROUP SALES Contact the Box Office LATE PATRONS will be seated at the In 1909, The Grand was briefly converted into a regular stop on the vaudeville circuit and at 302.652.5577 or 800.37.GRAND. discretion of management. then transitioned into a movie theater. Eclipsed by the more modernly opulent and larger Aldine next door, The Grand was eventually reduced to screening second-run horror films DONATIONS Contact the Development CONCESSIONS Drinks that are purchased and Westerns. The building was allowed to fall into decline and finally, sadly closed its Office at 302.658.7897 ext. 3301 or visit from The Grand’s concessions are permitted doors in 1967. TheGrandWilmington.org/support. in the theater.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE is open 9am to LOST & FOUND ARTICLES should be 5pm Monday through Friday. The telephone reported or turned in to The Grand Ushers. “TO DESTROY IT WOULD BE A CRIME, number is 302.658.7897. The fax number is 302.652.5346. TOURS of The Grand are available upon TO RESTORE IT WOULD BE A TRIUMPH” request. Call 302.658.7897 for details. WEBSITE TheGrandWilmington.org So said Bill Frank of the Morning News, and other prominent citizens of Wilmington were thinking AUDIENCE ETIQUETTE the same. On December 22, 1971, the hundredth anniversary of its original grand opening, The ELEVATOR SERVICE to the Dress Circle and • Cell phones and watch alarms should be Grand Opera House was again packed with people and excitement, as plans were unveiled Family Circle is available from the Main and turned off upon entering the theater. to renovate the theater to its former splendor. Lower Lobbies. Over the next few years, a thoughtful and complete restoration was undertaken. The • Please wait until intermission to retrieve Grand was rededicated on February 1, 1973, and began again to present the finest performing RESTROOMS are located behind the Box any noisy items, such as keys and plastic- artists from around the world. Delaware historian described the project as “a Cinderella story, Office on the Main Lobby and on the south wrapped candies. the most spectacularly successful preservation effort in Wilmington’s history.” side of the Lower and Second Floor Lobbies. Next door, the Aldine Theater, once The Grand’s rival, had fallen on similar hard • Please cease talking once the times. Closed in 1970, most of the building was razed in 1992. With the help of friends and SMOKING is not permitted in the building. performance begins. philanthropists, The Grand acquired the lots and opened a companion theater building in 2000. The baby grand, a cozy 300-seat proscenium theater, occupies the first floor, with offices, FIRE EXITS are indicated by a red light and • Be careful not to block the view of the rehearsal rooms and teaching spaces extending several floors above. the sign nearest to the seat you occupy is person behind you—avoid sitting too far up the shortest route to the street. In the event in the seat, leaning forward, or leaning to THE GRAND TODAY of fire or other emergency please walk (do the sides. not run) to that exit. The Grand and baby grand are alive with artistic activity. The Grand presents more than • Remain seated during the performance. 75 shows each season, ranging from symphony orchestras and ballets to the latest rock COURTESY TELEPHONES are available for If you must leave during the performance, and comedy stars, with jazz, folk, and family artists as well. The Delaware Symphony, Opera patron use at no charge for local, or 911 please try to exit between acts. Delaware, and First State Ballet Theatre are all in residence at The Grand, presenting full calls in the Main and Second Floor Lobby T’s. schedules in each of their disciplines. Between The Grand, its resident performing companies, • The appropriate time to applaud is when and rentals, the building hosts more than 200 events a year bringing more than 120,000 people PERSONAL SOUND AMPLIFICATION a number is completely over and/or at the into downtown Wilmington and through its doors. DEVICES are available upon request. Please end of an act. In addition to the full- and part-time professional staff, The Grand is ably supported by the advise the Box Office personnel when Board of Directors, Grand Trustees, and an extensive volunteer corps who usher and perform ordering your tickets. The service must be • Wait until the last curtain call to depart other ongoing services for The Grand’s valued patrons. requested 24 hours in advance. your seat.

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May I confess? I recently sold on eBay to the tune but, my dear, imitation is the sincerest form of of $119.99. To the highest bidder! What if I told flattery! Before I sell you on my charm and take a you I was purposely made to look like an authentic bow, please consider. Did I intend to deceive? Would Stradivarius violin? Yes, THAT prized quality you care to wager? Maestro, the curtain, please! of instrument. What? You are calling me a cheap imitation? I’ll admit that a genuine Stradivarius Discover how experts answer the question, sold at auction in 2011 for $16 million dollars, “Is it real or fake?”

Treasures APRIL 1, 2017–JANUARY 7, 2018 • WINTERTHUR GALLERIES ONTRIAL Presented by Funded in part by The Art and Science of A 19th-century violin with fake Stradivarius label from the Winterthur collection is just one of the more than 40 examples of forgeries DETECTING FAKES and counterfeit objects featured in the exhibition, many of which have been at the center of major scandals and court cases.

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