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Clients should consult a legal or tax advisor. ©2018 MUFG Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A. EAP full-page template.indd 1 7/25/18 1:30 PM Welcome to the 2018–19 Season The Broadway Center is now Tacoma Arts Live! For more information on our new identity, 2018–2019 see page 7. Tacoma Arts Live’s mission: energize community through live performance. The performing arts are the pulse of the city, and radiate a vital and joyful energy while engaging in the momentum of social change. Connect and discover remarkable and transformative experiences. For all upcoming events, visit www.TacomaArtsLive.org. New Name. Same Passion. WHO WE ARE A non-profit performing arts organization, activating Tacoma’s Theater District since 1979. OUR VISION A South Sound community that honors all cultures and enjoys shared prosperity. OUR MISSION Energizing community through live performance. OUR VALUES Joy celebrating our humanity Courage smart risk-taking, learning, changing Diversity reflecting our community onstage and off Inclusiveness inviting broad access, building strong relationships Stewardship honoring the legacy we inherit, nurturing the future Broadway Center for the Performing Arts is now Tacoma Arts Live. Tacoma’s Resident Arts Organizations EAP full-page template.indd 1 10/11/18 10:38 AM season sponsors: IN THIS ISSUE 2018-19 PROGRAM VOLUME 2 Dear Friends, 8 The Wizard of Oz January 15 Welcome to Tacoma 9 An Evening with Dan Rather January 19 Arts Live! Formerly the 10 Across the Great Divide January 20 Broadway Center, we 11 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue February 1 will continue to serve 13 Jake Shimabukuro February 2 the south sound with the same passion and LISA MONET PHOTOGRAPHY 14 The Choir of Man February 10 enthusiasm, and hope 16 L A Theatreworks’ Steel Magnolias February 24 that you will join us 16 Kinky Boots February 26 both in celebrating new changes and honoring 17 Ailey II March 2–3 Tacoma’s history, as we mark the 100th 17 Monty Python’s Spamalot March 9 anniversary of the Pantages Theater. 18 Cirque Eloize Saloon March 16 We’ll kick off the new year when the National 18 Daymé Arocena March 17 Broadway tour of The Wizard of Oz twists into town. Then, esteemed journalist Dan Rather shares a lifetime of experiences as he hosts an evening of stories about his career. Across the BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018–19 Great Divide joins two of the greatest American Mark D. Pinto – President • Tiffany T. Harmon – Immediate Past President roots groups— Dustbowl Revival and Hot Club Kelly Lane – Secretary • Clint Johnson – Treasurer of Cowtown—together. Christopher Algeo Loren Cohen Kathy S. Keele Kristen Sawin In February, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Judy Baerg Holly Hayes Lisa Kremer Danene Spaeth Alison Beason Nicole Hume Connie Ladenburg Keri Thompson Avenue bring one of the greatest concert Brian Bergren Mike Hutchinson Christopher McPhail Mike R. Wark experiences anywhere to Tacoma with their Holly Bocchi Lisa R. Jangard Darriel Menefee David Fischer, Executive Jon Bowser Genie Jefferson Jumi Sakurai Director hard-edged funk band. Jake Shimabukuro will rock the Pantages with his virtuoso ukulele, STAFF and The Choir of Man will turn it into a giant Executive Sean Blacketer, Maintenance Coordinator pub sing-along as they crisscross genres. David Fischer, Executive Director** Gini Sommer, Volunteer Coordinator* L.A. Theatreworks’ Steel Magnolias is a staged Holly Klindt, Executive Assistant Akida Dancer, Rental Sales Coordinator reading of the poignant and heartbreaking Box Office Jeff Jainga, Event Lead* Vanessa Cadungug, Box Office Manager Sarah Koestler, House Manager story that inspired the hit movie. Broadway’s Jess Underwood, House Manager Amanda Oliver, Assistant Box Office Manager huge-hearted, high-heeled hit Kinky Boots Sara Judy, Box Office Lead Melanie Cole, Front of House Team Member** Mollie Parce, Box Office Lead Carissa Daniels, Front of House Team Member takes center stage, and Ailey II performs Jamie Goddard, Front of House Team Member Andy Stark, Box Office Sales Representative cutting edge modern dance. There are few Amanda Baggett, Box Office Sales Representative* Aaron Leach, Front of House Team Member Megan Fricke, Box Office Sales Representative Janae Lewis, Front of House Team Member shows more irreverent than Monty Python’s Kaiya Rodriguez, Front of House Team Member Philanthropy Rochelle Wells, Front of House Team Member Spamalot, and Cirque Eloize Saloon takes Stacey Guadnola, Director of Philanthropy Kristine Finch, Donor Engagement Manager Finance audiences to an acrobatic, music-packed wild Robyn Engleking, Director of Finance west town. Finally, Daymé Arocena effortlessly Education Shannon Johnson, Associate Director of Finance Katie Lappier, Director of Education** Aimee Takayoshi, Finance Assistant blends traditional Santerian chant, jazz stylings, Tony Gomez, Education Manager Marsha Walner, Education Manager* Marketing & Presenting contemporary R&B influences, and Afro-Cuban Tiffany Lemmon, Senior Coordinator of Expanded Learning Lacey Wright, Associate Executive Director** rhythmic complexity. Jill Heinecke, Education Coordinator* Emily Nakada-Alm, Associate Director of Presenting* Darlene Anderson, Master Teaching Artist Mariesa Bus, Associate Director of Communications & Grants* We believe that live events are the pulse of C. Rosalind Bell, Master Teaching Artist Jared Wigert, Associate Director of Marketing** the city. We look forward to sharing this energy Aubrey Cearley, Master Teaching Artist Katie Engel, Data and Patron Services Manager Citlali Garcia-Rolon, Master Teaching Artist Kyleigh Palmer, Sponsorship Manager with you throughout the season ahead. Let’s LaNita Hudson, Master Teaching Artist Quincy Henry, Marketing Coordinator gather to experience art, community, and life Deanna Martinez, Master Teaching Artist Operations Gabe McPherson, Master Teaching Artist Scott Painter, Director of Operations** together in vibrant downtown Tacoma. Jake Nix, Master Teaching Artist* Nick Shellman, Stage Department Coordinator Amanda Nixon, Master Teaching Artist Warren Crain, Head Carpenter** Sincerely, Mara Offengender, Master Teaching Artist Jackie Richter, Lead Technician (Theater on the Square) Jimmy Shields, Master Teaching Artist Josh Holcomb, Head Flyman* Events & Venue Rentals Rich Tocher, Lead Technician (Rialto)* Leilani Balais, Associate Director of Events* Don Littrell, Sound Technician Thomas Haman, Master Electrician Chris Tubig, Rental Sales Manager* David Fischer Darquita Wallace, Events Manager Leo Foster, Trainee Executive Director All stage work performed by employees that are represented by IATSE, Local #15. * Indicates an employee of five or more years. ** Indicates an employee of ten or more years. encoremediagroup.com/programs 5 January 2019 Volume 5, No. 2 Paul Heppner President Mike Hathaway Senior Vice President Kajsa Puckett Vice President, Sales & Marketing Genay Genereux Accounting & Office Manager Production Susan Peterson Vice President, Production Jennifer Sugden Assistant Production Manager Ana Alvira, Stevie VanBronkhorst Production Artists and Graphic Designers Sales Amelia Heppner, Marilyn Kallins, Terri Reed San Francisco/Bay Area Account Executives Devin Bannon, Brieanna Hansen, Ann Manning Seattle Area Account Executives Carol Yip Sales Coordinator Marketing Shaun Swick Senior Designer & Digital Lead Ciara Caya Marketing Coordinator Encore Media Group 425 North 85th Street Seattle, WA 98103 p 800.308.2898 | 206.443.0445 f 206.443.1246 [email protected] www.encoremediagroup.com We are a community of Encore Arts Programs and Encore Stages are published monthly by Encore Media Group to serve musical and theatrical events banks made stronger by in the Puget Sound and San Francisco Bay Areas. 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