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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 THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE INC. 818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 © 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.