Blumenthal Performing Arts presents

LOGO BY MARK ZAHND Producers Mike Collins, Brian Kahn and Douglas Young Director Book, Lyrics and PowerPoint Design Mike Collins Brian Kahn

Music and Vocal Director Choreographer Jeana Neal Borman Linda Booth

Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Sabrina Blanks Meghan Helms

Production Design Costume Design Gillian Albinski Robbie Jaeger

Prop Design Technical Director Andy Boswell Bill Dantos

Lighting Design Sound Design Chris Duncan Morgan Calma

Sound Mixer Video Segments Robert Schoneman Jay Thomas

Charlotte Squawks Photos Charlotte Squawks Logo Design LunahZon Photography Mark Zahnd

Cast of Characters (listed alphabetically to protect the innocent) Mike Collins, Kevin Harris, Robbie Jaeger, Johanna Jowett, Susan Roberts Knowlson, Megan Midkiff, Alan Morgan, Patrick Ratchford, Carmen Schultz, Bobby Tyson and LouAnn Vaughn.

With special appearances by Paula Broadwell, Majority Leader Eric Cantor, the Carolina Panthers, passengers of Carnival Cruise Triumph, the Charlotte Bobcats, Charlotte City Council, the Charlotte Knights, the Chic-fil-A Cows, Bill Clinton, Mayor/Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, the cast of "Homeland," Mayor Harvey Gantt, Morris Jenkins and Bobby, former County Manager Harry Jones, Jill Kelly and her sister, Mayor Eddie Knox, the Mecklenburg County Board of Equalization and Review, the Mecklenburg County Commission, the North Carolina General Assembly, Gov. Pat McCrory, Jenifer and Tammy-Sue Marion, Rep. Sue Myrick, President Barack Obama, Airport Director Jerry Orr, USAirways CEO Doug Parker, General David Petraeus, N.C. Sen. Bob Rucho, N.C. Speaker Thom Tillis, Manti Te’o, the Tsarnaev (terrorist scum) brothers, Twinkie the Kid, United State Congress, Reese Witherspoon and Mayor Richard Vinroot. CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS: NINESENSE ACT I

Hello (Welcome to Ninesense)...... Parody of “Hello” from The Book of Mormon

How Yucky Can They Get...... Parody of “How Lucky Can You Get” from Funny Lady

Randolph Road...... Parody of John Denver's "Country Road"

County Commission ...... Parody of Hank Williams Jr.’s "Family Tradition"

Homeland...... Parody of Manhattan Transfer’s "Birdland"

Streetcar Gold Line...... Parody of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline"

Paywall...... Parody of Adele's "Skyfall"

SQUAWKS NEWS: PART I...... We’re NOT on Your Side

The Congress Song...... Parody of Bruno Mars’ “The Lazy Song”

Check Every Parcel ...... Parody of "Climb Every Mountain" from The Sound of Music

Bad Day...... Parody of Daniel Powter’s "Bad Day"

Guns! Guns! Guns!...... Parody of The Beach Boys “Fun, Fun, Fun”

This Cruise Could Be Better...... Parody of Smokey Robinson’s “Cruisin’ Together”

Governor Style...... Parody of Psy's "Gangnam Style"

- INTERMISSION -

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ACT II

Circle of Bikes...... Parody of “Circle of Life” from The Lion King

The Airport’s Mine...... Parody of Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney’s "The Girl Is Mine"

Bye, Bye, Hostess Cupcakes and Pies...... Parody of Don McLean’s “American Pie”

Some Nights...... Parody of Fun's “Some Nights”

So We Don’t Leave...... Parody of "Seasons of Love" from Rent

We’ve Got The Knights...... Parody of Bob Seger’s “We’ve Got Tonight”

Charlotte Queens...... Parody of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”

SQUAWKS NEWS: PART II...... Unfair and Unbalanced

All In Our Neighborhood...... Parody of “Telephone Hour” from Bye Bye Birdie

Goodbye Harry Jones...... Parody of Elton John's “Candle in the Wind”

Kid Drop...... Parody of Macklemore’s "Thrift Shop"

We’re The Best...... Parody of “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast

Songs and order subject to change.

All lyrics and dialogue by Brian Kahn except for “All In Our Neighborhood,” which Mike Collins tried to write but Brian rewrote anyway, so never mind.

19A CAST OF CHARACTERS

Mike Collins Kevin Harris Robbie Jaeger

Johanna Jowett Brian Kahn Susan Roberts Knowlson

Megan Midkiff Alan Morgan Patrick Ratchford

Carmen Schultz Bobby Tyson LouAnn Vaughn

MUSICIANS

Conductor/Keyboard 1...... Jeana Neal Borman Keyboard 2...... Cory Westby Drums...... Chris Garges Woodwinds...... Jack Murray Guitar...... Tim Murray Bass...... Dave Vergato

19D Who’s Who IN THE Cast Gillian Albinski (Production Designer) Blumenthal and join the Squawks is returning for her fourth year with team for the third year in a row. Thanks Squawks. For Blumenthal Performing to her daughter, Louisa, for allowing Arts, she has previously production her the time to take this opportunity. designed Les Lankhorst: Red, Hot & Swing, Embraceable Me, and the Linda Booth (Choreographer) hails national tour of You Say Tomato, I Say from Washington, D.C., and received Shut Up! Before transitioning into the her BFA in dance performance, as well film business, she studied theater at as her teaching certificate in dance Penn State and worked from coast to education from UNC-Greensboro. coast including the La Jolla Playhouse, Returning for her third Squawks, she Actor’s Theatre of Louisville, N.C. recently choreographed Blumenthal’s Shakespeare Festival, and The Santa second annual Blumey Awards. She Fe Opera. Since getting into film and has maintained a rich and rewarding TV, her credits have included The career in Charlotte as a performer, Strangers, Shallow Hal, The Royal director and choreographer. Regional Tenenbaums, Leatherheads and performance credits include A He Got Game, along with hundreds Chorus Line, West side Story, Kiss Me of commercials, music videos, live Kate, Gypsy, Blood Brothers and The events, and other productions. Taffetas. As a teaching artist, she has Gillian is currently working on her instructed more than 20,000 youths third season as the Prop Master for and was honored to be selected N.C. the Emmy Award winning Showtime Dance Educator of the Year. She also series "Homeland," which shoots here designed and opened Charlotte's arts in Charlotte. Gillian is grateful to her magnet school, NWSA. Linda has spent husband Douglas for embracing the the last 18 summers working with crazy lives they lead, and thanks the talented college students from around gang at Squawks for being so great! the country, many of whom are now www.GillianAlbinski.com. performing on Broadway or in national tours. She is passionate about musical Sabrina Blanks (Production Stage theater, and has choreographed more Manager) is a Charlotte native than 200 productions in regional and who has been a Stage Manager for educational theater. Recent credits several local theaters over the past include Hairspray, Chicago, The 25th 18 years. She has most recently stage Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee managed at Theatre Charlotte and and The Drowsy Chaperone. She has at the Warehouse PAC in Cornelius. received many awards from MTA, as Having previously stage managed well as the N.C. Theatre Conference. both Woody Sez and Embraceable Me for Blumenthal Performing Arts Jeana Neal Borman (Music and Vocal in 2010, she is delighted to return to Director) performs extensively in the

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Charlotte area. She is currently staff make you side with the Puritans who accompanist and vocal coach for outlawed such displays. Mike has the Lenoir-Rhyne University music performed on stage with Charlotte department. In that capacity, she Rep, Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, collaborates with students and faculty Theatre Charlotte, the Belmont Abbey on vocal and instrumental recitals, Players, CPCC Summer Theatre is accompanist for the A Cappella and elsewhere and has directed Choir and the College Singers, and respectable productions of actual assists in the vocal studio. Jeana has plays. All of that experience has led also performed extensively in many to this moment and this production, other venues as collaborative pianist, proving that the encouragement of musical director, ballet pianist, and pit others can sometimes go horribly musician. Some organizations that she wrong. One more thing: Mike is also has assisted in North Carolina include: a principal at Collins, Haynes & Lully the Education and Touring division Advertising. And yes, others in the of Opera Carolina, Central Piedmont company wish he hadn’t mentioned Summer Theatre, Queen City Virtuosi, that in this program. Broadway Lights Series, Carolina Voices, and the North Carolina Dance Kevin Harris (Performer) is in his Theatre. Jeana was twice nominated as sixth production of Squawks. His best musical director by the Metrolina love of music has provided him many Theatre Association: in 2004 for The and varied opportunities. Theater Last 5 Years and in 2010 for Squawks. performances include Big River, Jeana has the invaluable and stalwart Showboat, Dreamgirls, Parade, Ain’t support of her family, who survive the Misbehavin’, Master Harold … and process remarkably well. the boys, The Rocky Horror Show, and others. He has also been a Mike Collins (Producer, Director and member of several chorus/choirs Performer) is host of Charlotte Talks such as The Charlotte Contemporary on WFAE, 90.7FM, weekdays at 9 a.m., Ensemble, Opera Carolina, Charlotte and Charlotte Now Sunday night at Choral Society, and The Ethos Choir. 11 on WJZY – soon to be FOX46. Mike He was part of a select group who would like to thank all of the dedicated performed at the 1992 opening of professionals who are part of Squawks. the N.C. Blumenthal Performing They keep coming back hoping for the Arts Center. He is a member of the kind of dignity extended to guests on Metropolitan Music Ministries. Kevin his radio and television shows. Yet each is a licensed massage therapist and year, they find themselves being asked Reiki Master. His hobbies include to do unspeakable things on a stage in reading, weightlifting, crosswords and front of witnesses. At least they can car tuning. He is grateful for all the dance. Mike’s efforts are enough to support from his wife, Carmen Harris;

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children, Elyse, K.J. and Rachael; and its inaugural production A Year With his granddaughters, Gabrielle and Frog and Toad. Robbie would like to Jasmine. thank Blumenthal for the opportunity, Caroline Bower for both her assistance Meghan Helms (Assistant Stage and friendship, and his father, who first Manager) is enjoying her second introduced him to live theater. time with Squawks! She has worked backstage in some form or another Johanna Jowett (Performer) is for a few local theater companies over thrilled to be returning for her fourth the past five years. She has recently time in Squawks, following a two- stage managed The Foreigner as year hiatus! The level of awesome in well as just do it (a themed reading which she exists is the kind of thing and performance series) both at that creates legends, particularly Theatre Charlotte. Thanks to the when writing about herself in the third cast, crew and the Blumenthal for this person. Not only does she bartend opportunity, and an even bigger thank at Jackalope Jacks; act in television, you to Jordan and Emma for being films and commercials; but she also super encouraging. enjoys saving puppies and small- to medium-sized children from burning Robbie Jaeger (Costume Design wells in the Congo. Johanna would like and Performer) is a graduate of The to express her gratitude for her family, American Musical and Dramatic co-workers, friends, Actor’s Labsters, Academy in NYC. A prolific, award wolf-pack, and Buddy ... because of winning area performer, Robbie has their love and support she is able to been seen on almost every stage share her magical sense of timing, in town. In addition to performing, super-hero like sense of smell, and Robbie has worked extensively in the easily above average make-out skills. theater as a director, choreographer, Additionally, Johanna appeared in lighting designer, set designer and Embraceable Me for Blumenthal, but costume designer. Robbie’s work has please feel free to check out her IMDB been recognized by the North Carolina page in order to properly stalk her on Theatre Conference and Creative the inter-webs. Loafing with multiple choreography, costume design and performance Brian Kahn (Producer, Book, Lyrics awards. This is Robbie's seventh year and PowerPoint Design), when not as a performer with Squawks and writing and performing in musical his third year pulling double duty as parodies, is a litigation partner at the show's costume designer. In July, the law firm of McGuireWoods, LLP, Robbie will travel to the mountains specializing in complex business for the launch of his new theater disputes and financial services company, Asheville Creative Arts, and litigation. Prior written works include

19E Who’s Who IN THE CAST the last eight Squawks and countless South Pacific, Brooke in Noises Off, legal briefs filed in courts throughout Maria in The Sound of Music, Nancy in the nation. Brian is not in the show this Oliver, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, and year because he has 6-year-old triplet Laurey in Oklahoma. boys and a 2-year-old (who thinks he’s 6), and he likes to see them on Megan Medkiff (Performer) is occasion. Brian would like to thank his excited to be a Charlottean, having wife, Raizel, for allowing him to write relocated here two years ago from this year’s show and wants everyone New York City. Megan performed as a to know that “Kid Drop” is inspired professional musical theater actress by her daily routine (seriously, she’s for almost 10 years and was honored Superwoman). Brian would also like with the first Roger Sturtevant Award to thank his family, friends and firm from the Actors Equity Association. for their support, and the cast and An Alabama native, she has joyfully production staff for making this show returned to the South and is happy to the best yet. be Squawking for the very first time! She was seen last year in Theatre Susan Roberts Knowlson (Performer) Charlotte’s production of The 25th is thrilled to be appearing in Squawks Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. for the fourth time! She has appeared N.Y., regional and national tour credits across the country in national tours, include: Kiss Me, Kate; The Music Man; regional theater, opera, and TV, Betty Haynes (White Christmas); including HBO's "Sex and the City," Rusty (Footloose); Maria (The Sound and in the off-Broadway musical, of Music); Ado Annie (Oklahoma); Liz Splendora. Receiving multiple awards (Chicago); Eva Peron (Evita); Fantine from Charlotte Magazine, Creative (Les Misérables); Cathy (The Last 5 Loafing and the Metrolina Theatre Years); Anne (A Little Night Music); Association for her acting, Susan is a Raina (Arms and the Man); and graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and has Sharpay (High School Musical). She a master's degree from the University has a BFA in Theater/MT. For more of North Carolina School of the Arts. scoop: www.meeganmidkiff.com. Charlotte audiences may recognize Megan sends kisses to her family and Susan from performances at Actor’s Scott for their unconditional support. Theatre, Children’s Theatre, Opera Carolina, Theatre Charlotte, Charlotte Alan Morgan (Performer), one of three Rep, Charlotte Symphony, and CP original cast members, is back for his Summer Theatre. Favorite roles ninth year in Squawks! An extensive include: Becca in Rabbit Hole at Actor’s background in the professional arts Theatre of Charlotte, Cathy in The earned Alan his Equity card while Last 5 Years, Marian in The Music Man, performing in cabaret, dance, theater Annie in Annie Get Your Gun, Nellie in and music productions in New York Who’s Who IN THE CAST

City and Charleston. Local credits family. This continued throughout her include the role of Harold in the life, and she attended the School of Theatre Charlotte production of The Music at ASU and UNCC, where she Full Monty. Don’t worry, he won’t be performed in various productions, taking his clothes off (completely, choirs and was the lead singer of anyway) in this production! a female vocal jazz group. Locally, Carmen has performed with Actor’s Patrick Ratchford (Performer) Theatre, Theatre Charlotte, Matthews returns for his third year of Squawking Playhouse and Opera Carolina. For and looks forward to satirizing all that seven years, Carmen was a soloist we hold near and dear in Charlotte! He for Carolina Voices, performing in The has worked extensively throughout Singing Christmas Tree and the Spring the region in a variety of roles and Broadway Revue. Besides Squawks, has been recognized with multiple one of her favorite roles to date was acting awards from Metrolina Theatre playing the trailer trash spitfire, Association, Creative Loafing and Linoleum, in The Great American Trailer Charlotte Magazine. Area audiences Park Musical with Actor’s Theatre of may recognize him from performances Charlotte, which she revived in July at Central Piedmont Summer Theatre, of 2010. Most recently, she was seen Actors Theatre, Charlotte Rep, Opera on the stage of The Little Theatre Carolina, Theatre Charlotte and of Gastonia as Jeri Neal in The Dixie Blowing Rock Stage Co. Favorite roles Swim Club. Carmen is also available include: Man 2 in I Love You, You’re to emcee local events and fundraisers Perfect, Now Change; Capt. Walker in – look her up on Facebook and book The Who’s Tommy; Harold Hill in The her for your next event! Thanks to Music Man; Sheriff/Pan in Bat Boy; the entire cast and crew for the fun Feldzig in The Drowsy Chaperone; memories. Love to my family and Nick in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf; friends who support and encourage and Smudge in Forever Plaid. Patrick me every day and appreciate my has been an active member of the warped sense of humor! Live life to Charlotte theater community since the fullest, share love with others and 1986 and has thoroughly enjoyed laugh, laugh, laugh every single day! working with his friends, old and new, in this show! Bobby Tyson (Performer) who was one of the original Squawks cast Carmen Schultz (Performer) is once members, has had the pleasure of again delighted to join this talented performing in Squawks 1, Squawks 3, cast for her fifth appearance in Squawks 5 and Squawks 8. This year Squawks! Carmen’s love of performing he has finally given up on finding a real started early as she came into the acting job and admitted that he is just world singing and entertaining her a good old Squawker at heart. Over the

19G Who’s Who IN THE CAST years, he has been privileged to work Douglas Young (Producer) is vice at Charlotte Rep, Theatre Charlotte, president of programming for Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, Children’s Blumenthal Performing Arts, where Theatre, BareBones Theater Group, he oversees (with the support of and Off-Tryon Theater Co., and to an incredible team of co-workers) venture outside of the Queen City all programming, rentals and to do Smokey Joe’s Café (The Barn production activities at Blumenthal’s Dinner Theater and The Wolfhart Haus six performance venues. In addition Dinner Theater), and Five Guys Named to Squawks, he has had the privilege Moe (The Barn Dinner Theater). His of producing a number of original film and television credits include shows for Blumenthal, including "Dawson’s Creek," "One Tree Hill," Les Lankhorst: Red, Hot & Swing; "Having Our Say" and "Army Wives," Embraceable Me; and the national as well as hamming it up in numerous tour of You Say Tomato, I Say Shut commercials. Up! Currently he serves on the board for the National Alliance of Musical LouAnn Vaughn (Performer) returns Theater and co-chairs NAMT’s New for her eighth edition of Squawks and Works Committee. A member of enjoys performing in musical theater The Broadway League, he serves when time allows. She spends most on the League’s Labor Committee of her time teaching group exercise and is a sixth-year voter for the Tony at the Harris YMCA, leading worship Awards. Douglas is married to the at Myers Park Methodist Church and incredibly talented Gillian Albinski, tutoring students in math. She has a whose support and understanding degree in mathematics and French he is extremely thankful for. And from Wake Forest University where having finished a sixth production of she was a cheerleader and member Squawks, Douglas is very appreciative of the dance team – many years ago! that he gets to collaborate with such LouAnn wants to thank her amazing a talented group of local artists and husband of 25 years and her three creators who work extremely hard to grown (and almost grown) daughters bring each new edition of Squawks to for their support of these quirky life. musical endeavors. She loves the opportunity to lampoon this great city that often takes itself way too seriously. It’s amazing that folks keep doing stuff that's sufficiently stupid that it gives the Squawks lyricist ample spoofing material year after year. Keep your nose clean or you may end up in the next version of Squawks. Director's Notes, by Mike Collins hen Blumenthal ordered up another edition of Charlotte WSquawks, our first response was, “Nein!” They said, “That’s right, nine.” You see, that’s why everything should be in writing. It’s less confusing. So here we go again with Charlotte Squawks Nine(sense). When we started years ago, we thought we’d have one shot at making fun of all the foibles of people in power, at all of the ludicrous things that happen around us. We believed we’d surely be run out of town on a rail. Unfortunately, that was before the Lynx and we Collins didn’t have a rail to run on. Plus, in the course of doing that first show, it was on neighborhood streets. discovered that people had a sense of Like you, these folks have humor – in Charlotte of all places. experienced the property tax debacle. Since that first Squawks, our city They, too, have strong feelings about has changed – a lot. But the more the streetcar. Some of them even live things change, the more they stay down the street from Paula Broadwell the same, which means, that our and/or Reille Hunter. They know pain writer, Brian Kahn, will never run and suffering, and that compels them out of material. All year, he combs to endure hours of rehearsal while the through various media getting rest of you enjoy the fresh air and blue angrier and angrier and then sits in a skies of spring. (Actually, this makes dark room in his underwear writing. them all the madder, leading to where In the spring, after the last frost, he we are tonight.) emerges with reams of paper filled Now, you may get upset tonight with the scrawlings of someone who because we’ve taken things a bit really ought to get out more. It’s too far for your tastes. If you do, our job to comb through those ink- think about this: even though the stained pages and put them on a government is watching your Google stage. In doing so, we employ a rare searches and listening in on your kind of performer, one that will work phone calls, and the IRS is targeting with us. These people are just a bit special interest groups, we still live off kilter from having their brains in a country where something like rattled by hurtling over all those Squawks can make its way onto a speed humps that keep popping up stage. Who are you angry with now? 19I Producer's Notes, by Douglas Young t Blumenthal Performing Arts, offstage right in an effort to create a we present hundreds of diverse better blend between the music and Aperformances each year, and as the vocals for our sound designer, the person in charge of Blumenthal’s Morgan Calma, and our sound mixer, programming, people often ask me Robert Schoneman. This move two questions: 1. What’s your favorite has also provided our production show? 2. What’s the hardest show you designer, Gillian Albinski, with the do? The answer is usually one and the chance to create more levels on stage same: Charlotte Squawks. (with special thanks to Jeff Weeks for What makes Squawks so difficult is his carpentry work). That not only that it is an original production. Most gave our director, Mike Collins, and shows that we present, like Wicked choreographer, Linda Booth, more or The Lion King, come to Charlotte staging opportunities, but this also already rehearsed and ready to allowed our lighting designer, Chris perform. Squawks is a completely Duncan, to add more interesting looks. different creature in that we create it And speaking of looks, our from scratch. production visuals have been upgraded, But what makes Squawks my thanks to our costume designer, Robbie favorite show? It’s the people who are Jaeger, with special assistance from involved with the show. I am proud to the seemingly always sewing Caroline say that everyone who works on this Bower and props designer Andy production is local – they not only live Boswell. With the help of the incredibly in our community and call it home, but talented Jay Thomas, we have created they are also very talented, and we more video segments and Gillian added are extremely fortunate to have them more screens on stage so that the work with us at Blumenthal. audience can better enjoy the 600-plus Of course, our performers take images that Brian Kahn painstakingly center stage. If you were looking to compiled, in addition to his writing! put together an all-star group of local Finally, thanks to our production stage performers, I would suggest you start manager, Sabrina Blanks, and our here. But since you get to acknowledge assistant stage manager, Meghan their work with your applause, I would Helms – the backstage crew makes like to direct your attention to our everything run smoothly. production team and some of the All of these local people working changes we have made for this year. together is what makes an original Our music director, Jeana Neal show happens. So, on behalf of Borman, and her merry band of Mike, Brian, the Squawks team and musicians – Cory Westby, Chris everyone at Blumenthal, thanks for Garges, Jack Murray, Tim Murray and supporting an original show. I hope Dave Vergato – have been moved from that Squawks becomes one of your being seen onstage to performing favorite shows too! Renee and Chris Hobart Mr. and Mrs. William B. McGuire Jr. Jeanne and Rick Puckett

Blumenthal Performing Arts recognizes with gratitude the dedication and support of the following contributors. Producer’s Circle Chairman Peg and Jay Adamczyk Director Barbara and David Goodman President Cathy and Jim Baily The Blumenthal Foundation - Vickie and Tom Gabbard The Julliard Family Mrs. Nancy B. Thomas and Amy and Philip Blumenthal Belinda and Timothy Gunter Michael Kahn Mr. William M. Barnhardt Betsy and Alfred Brand Beverly and Jim Hance Michael, Jaime and Allie Monday Christine and Arthur Becker Mr. William K. Diehl, Jr. Diane and Chuck Harrington Dr. Michael Richardson Dr. Milton and Arlene Berkman Dorlisa and Peter Flur David and Nancy Hauser Karen and Edgar Whitener Benefactor Anonymous Lori and Jeff Deming Nora and Thomas Hughes Lisa and Glenn Sherrill Jr. Karen Adler Marilyn and Daniel DiMicco Sunny and Wen Hutchinson Paulette and Ronnie Sherrill Julie and Riaz Bhamani Jim Donahue Susan and David Jamison The Levine-Sklut Family Margaret and Smoky Bissell Victoria and Porter Durham Juanita and Lloyd Johnson Foundation - Lori and Eric Sklut Rebecca S. Henderson and Charlie Elberson Michelle and Tom Johnson Anne and Robert Stolz J. Michael Booe Grace, Michael and John Anna and Tom Nelson Jacqueline A. Tucker Kristin and Buck Bradberry Galloway Eva and George Raftelis Mr. E.I. Weisiger Jr. Robin and Lea Burt Douglas R. and Elizabeth G. Wendy and Frank Rosen Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. White Nan and Hal Clarke Goldstein Brenda and Bill Ryan Amy Wooden and Joe Kolodziej Amy and Brandon Croom Mrs. Gail Grim Jane and Nelson Schwab Elizabeth Yerby and Mark Angel Amy and Alfred Dawson Mandy and Todd Houser Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Sherrill Joan and Robert Zimmerman Investor Anonymous Bridget and Shippen Browne Patti and Mark Hawley Jean Salisbury Leslie Alston Sara and James Buck Carol Horn Mary and Peter Schild Holly and Jeff Atkins Katy and James Bullock Mary Jean and Howard L. Ingrid and Walter Steele Elizabeth Austin Jeff and Anne Brady Carlson Kushner Kathy Kearns and Dennis Mr. and Mrs. John M. Barry Elaine and Steve Coats The Leon Levine Foundation Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Donna and Alvaro de Molina -Sandra and Leon Levine David Thomason Jennifer and John Blumer Marcia and Bob Dynko Karmen Cassell Martin Ellen and Ron Vilas Peggy and Ray Bouley Beth and Jonathan Feit Ashley and Scott Mattei Sandy and Greg Vlahos Ben Bourne Todd Gardner Jill Maxwell Catherine and Scott Warfield Crandall and Erskine Bowles In Memory of Judy Gerhart Clifford McCurdy Mary Ellen and Reid Wilkerson Pat and Tim Brier Carl and Rebecca Guidice Daniel Nance Johnnie Willis Mary and Frank Brown Lisa and Greg Haislip Jim Putnam Jennifer and John Wozniak Troy Brown Robin and Blaine Hawkins Dan Reilly Grand Patron Larry Adams Michele and Walter Fisher Julie and Howard Levine Ken Rothmel Valerie and Bill Alexander Sara and Curt Fochtmann Joan F. Lorden Mr. and Mrs. Jason C. Schmidly Daphne Aycock Joyce Staley Ford Dr. Shannon Moran and Stuart Schnider Renee and Mike Baumbach Stacey and Robert Frost Mr. Joseph Lovallo Thad and Bobbie Sharrett Linda and Ralph Beck John R. Georgius David Markoski Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Shelton, Sr. Louise and Mark Bernstein Anne and George Goodyear Stephen McClure Rose and Tom Sherard Lakana and Tony Bikhazi Molly and Robert Griffin Jane and Hugh McColl Rita and Pat Shevlin Laura and Sam Bowles Randy Griffin Dr. Edith Valladares McElroy Peggy and Pope Shuford Bill and Robin Branstrom Ellen and Ned Hardison and Dr. Clint McElroy June Silver Kathleen Britton Steven Harris Betsy and T. Bragg McLeod The Marc and Mattye Cynthia and Peter Buck Debbie and Frank Harrison Elsa and Joseph McNamara Silverman Foundation Nancy and Mark Carter Randy Helton Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Mealy Sherry and Tom Skains Lori and Roger Cuddy William Hertzing Marie Mitchell Rosemary and Paul Smith Rose and Bill Cummings Kathy and Ben Hill Jared Mobley Tom Smith Marshall and Max Daniel Carolyn and Tim Hilton Jill and Ed Newman Dia and Paul Steiger Dr. Ann Hoscheit and Mr. Joe Davis Peggy and James Hynes Janet and Peter Nixon Patricia and John Stewart Gene Davis and Rachel Young Lynn Jeffrey John Orndorff Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Thomas Joni Davis Marie-Claire Marroum Kardous Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Peacock III Dan and Sylvia Warren Gloria and Peter De Arcangelis Linda and Kerry Kenner Fidel Prieto Linda and Rex Welton Betty Doria Virginia A. Kern Cindy and Randy Rice Teresa and Stick Williams Pepper and Roddey Dowd Janice S. Ladley Sally and Russell Robinson Pat and Bill Williamson Brigid and James Downs Beverly and John Lassiter Lisa and Robert Rollins Cathey and Rip Winfield Michele Durkin James Ledbetter William R. Rollins Gillian Albinski and Douglas Young Martha and Eric Eubank Marc and Xhenis Levack Carla and Ed Rose Contributions received from May 6, 2012, through May 6, 2013. Blumenthal Performing Arts recognizes with gratitude the dedication and support of the following contributors. Leadership Gifts

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The Arts & Science Council Supports Blumenthal Performing Arts receives Blumenthal Performing Arts’ 2013 Fiscal support from the North Carolina Arts Year budget with a Basic Operating Grant in Council, a division of the Department of the amount of $331,038. Cultural Resources.

19N Blumenthal Performing Arts recognizes with gratitude the dedication and support of the following contributors. CEO Partners

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