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FOR THE

EMBASSY THEATRE FOUNDATION, INC.

ANNUALREPORTAnnual report

2016-2017

EMBASSY

133,669 PATRONS

THE EMBASSY THEATRE REMAINS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE VERY

BEST PERFORMING ARTS TALENT TO NORTHEAST INDIANA,

PROVIDING CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TO ITS PATRONS AND IMPROVEMENT

OF THE REGION’S QUALITY OF PLACE.

Thank you for being our guest!

Jerry SeinfeldStraight No Chaser

SOLD-OUT SHOW

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2016-17 was a busy year for the Embassy, as we celebrated the opening of new, exciting spaces, including the ballroom and rooftop patio, in March 2016. Community support for this $10 million project allowed the Embassy to earn $317,000 in new net revenue, meaning the Vision for

the Embassy project is a programming and economic success for the organization and region. Capital work continued with the replacement of 30-year-old theater carpet and renovation of the original dressing rooms in summer 2017.

As the Embassy looks toward its 90th birthday—we are celebrating throughout all of 2018—a renewed focus on programming is taking place. We launched a Marquee Gala featuring Broadway star Billy Porter. We continued with the second season of Summer Nights in our ballroom and rooftop patio. And SCORE!, Study Trips, Down the Line and Festival of Trees remain robust fan favorites.

The board and staff participated in strategic planning and will be working to grow more of our own Embassy Presents programming as a result. This means a closer relationship with our members, ticket buyers and community as we explore what you want to see and do at the Embassy. Thank you for keeping us strong and for your support!

Kelly Updike President & CEO

2016-17 annual reportLETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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STAGE NOTES

2016-17 annual report

41,53620

16-17

ATTENDANCE

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2016-17 annual reportEDUCATION PROGRAMMINGEMBASSY-ORIGINATED PROGRAMMING

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EDUCATION ADVOCACY COUNCIL

Emily GrilloLori HeigesAlice KrullJoann NixonTom NollJulie PageShelle PablaDoug SchultzPaul SteffensBarb ZabelBill CritellAmelia Pflieger

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING VOLUNTEERS

Susan CavanaughBecky DexheimerJanet GibsonAngela HollimanThomas JurczakKonnie KensignerAlice KrullDonna LehmanPatricia LundyBecky MorrisTom Noll

Kathy NunnJulie PageJim ReederRebecca ReederPeg RobisonDavid RoweLinda SchenkelJoan SieversPaul SteffensBarb ZabelKay Zipse

STUDENTS SERVED 11,305Young People’s Concerts

In partnership with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Study Trips

Learn It Live: Hypnotic Brass

Behind The Screen

SCORE! A Musical Theater Workshop

The Embassy Theatre’s originated programming plays an ever-

important role in bringing audiences to the historic theater. Established

programs like Festival of Trees and Down the Line continue to draw

visitors to the Embassy from throughout the region and allow them to

experience the largest self-sustained historic theater in the state.

The Summer Nights series showcases the Embassy’s newest spaces,

offering patrons the opportunity to enjoy live local music and

entertainment while relaxing on the Parkview Health Rooftop Patio

with a tremendous view of the growing Fort Wayne cityscape.

Looking to the future, the Embassy will grow the theater’s offerings

to the community and northeast Indiana region as well as expand its

educational programs in order to present the performing arts to more

students as those opportunities in public schools continue to shrink.

• Festival of Trees, Summer Nights, Down The Line,

Fright Night and other events: 30,231 guests

• Educational programming: 11,305 students

HIGHLIGHTS

Thank you to the following individuals who assist with the

planning and logistics of the many educational programs the

Embassy presents throughout the year:

With the Indiana Hotel renovation complete, 2017 proved to be a busy year

beyond traditional stage shows. A full year of new rentable venue space options,

including the two-story ballroom and rooftop patio, proved popular with bridal

parties and also corporate holiday celebrations, luncheons, conferences and

pre-show events. The year ended August 31, 2017, with total revenue of

$3,034,216 and marked the 12th consecutive year in the black. The Embassy

retains strong cash reserves as well as an additional $957,901 in investments;

this is up more than 17 percent from the previous year.

Contributions are down from the prior year due to the 2016 Vision for the

Embassy gift from IEDC/Regional Cities. The Vision project was then fully

funded, leaving the Embassy with no debt. Although overall attendance was

down slightly from the prior year, corporate and special event attendance

was significantly higher – and attributed to an increase of diversified revenue

streams from various building rentals, catering and hospitality services. Love for

the Embassy also extends beyond the stage, with more patrons engaged in its

programming and its mission, as membership grew 5 percent from 2016.

The Embassy continues to maintain a diversified portfolio for investment

accounts. During the fiscal year, a net realized gain on investments of $1,535

and a net unrealized gain on investments of $66,821 were recorded. The

Embassy also earned interest and dividend income of $26,022 this year. In

addition, the Embassy completed carpet replacement in the theater and

renovated the dressing rooms below the stage.

With continued strong leadership, generous patrons, and a memorable past,

the future of the Embassy will shine bright beyond another 90 years.

2016-17 annual reportEMBASSY FINANCIAL STATEMENT

BUILDING BEYOND THE STAGE — 90 YEARS —

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2016-17 annual reportEMBASSY FINANCIAL STATEMENT

SUPPORT AND REVENUE 2017 2016 CHANGE

Contributions $964,802 $2,702,060 ($1,737,258)

Marketing Income $7,500 $5,000 $2,500

Memberships $136,454 $129,415 $7,039

Special Events $327,156 $379,949 ($52,793)

Interest & Dividend $26,022 $65,623 ($39,601)

Net realized (loss)/ gain on investments $1,535 $36,576 ($35,041)

Net unrealized (loss)/ gain on investments $66,821 ($41,207) $108,028

Loss on disposal of equipment $0 ($5,709) $5,709

Rentals $608,411 $512,234 $96,177

Restoration Fees $190,883 $189,291 $1,592

Concessions & Merchandise $462,370 $404,715 $57,655

Box office and other revenue $154,381 $139,024 $15,357

Embassy-originated programs & underwriting $87,881 $207,113 ($119,232)

Total Support and Revenue $3,034,216 $4,724,084 ($1,689,868)

EXPENSES

Programs $2,004,621 $1,880,714 $123,907

General & Administration $539,103 $432,593 $106,510

Fundraising $249,787 $211,551 $38,236

Special Events $138,752 $106,283 $32,469

Total Expenses $2,932,263 $2,631,141 $301,122

Net Assets $17,557,364 $17,455,411 $101,953

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2016-17 annual reportEMBASSY SUPPORT

MARQUEE SOCIETYThe Embassy established the Marquee Society to recognize and remember

those individuals who choose to continue their investment and

support of the Embassy Theatre after their death. The members of the

Marquee Society recognize that investing in the Embassy through an

estate gift will help preserve this community treasure for future generations.

A planned gift to the Embassy, whether in the form of a bequest, trust

or appreciated assets, will ensure the funds are available for

ongoing restoration and programing needs. Most importantly, a planned

gift ensures your money does what you want it to do.

Learn how you can join the Marquee Society through a

legacy gift by contacting Lucas Weick, philanthropy director, at

260.247.9383 or [email protected].

Robert & Pamela Bechert

John & Jane Foell

Louise Larsen

Carl & Nancy Louraine

Thomas & Penelope Mathiesen

Robert & Jennifer Nickerson

Chris & Kelly Updike

Debbie Woodroof

Daryl R. & Joenita K. Yost

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Emboyd To Embassy: Celebrating 90 Years in 2018

MARQUEE SOCIETY MEMBERSWe gratefully thank the following individuals who have made a planned

gift to the Embassy Theatre to ensure the theater remains a strong

and vibrant arts and culture center for future generations.

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EMBASSY STAFFKelly Updike, president & CEO

Kevin Boughton, ticketing associate

Jake Brames, finance director

Jonah Crismore, programming director

Kale DeVoe, database manager

Kelly Geiser, events manager

Maggie Hunter, education manager

John Hughey, marketing director

Brent Johnson, technical director

Brittneay King, events manager

Steve Linsenmayer, grants manager

Megan Lytle, front of house manager

Kelly Maahs, front of house director

Mark McKinney, ticketing associate

Kyle Snare, facilities director

Lucas Weick, philanthropy director

Bret Wilson, box office manager

Debbie Woodroof, executive assistant

EVENT ASSOCIATESDenny Benson

Kristen Haff

Haley Houlihan

Nakeve Kelsaw

Daniel Louraine

Kandi Magner

BARTENDERSCarla Glasper

Megan Flohr

Graham Hayden

Anthony Mauricio

Dan Mauzy

Danielle Rosas

Andrew Stackhouse

Samantha Strickland

Emily Uphoff

Kelli Westerman

JANITORIAL SERVICES Blue Jacket Inc.

2016-17 annual reportEMBASSY BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORSGary Wasson, chair

Whitney Caudill, vice chair

Rick Maples, treasurer

Pone Vongphachanh, secretary

Ryan Bergdoll

Suzanne Ehinger

Elizabeth Frederick

John Gevers

Christopher Guerin

Cindy Henry

Clayton Jennings

Casey Keirn

Leslie Koehlinger Russ

Thomas Marcuccilli

Robert Nickerson

John O’Connell

Tim Rooney

Jeremy Senk

Kimberly Shoppell

Bradley Sturges

Susan Wesner

Valentine White-Xayarath

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CORPORATE PARTNERSSEPTEMBER 2016 TO AUGUST 2017

STAR ($2,500 or Greater)

Lassus Brothers Oil Inc. Foundation

Parrish Leasing, Inc.

ACTOR ($1,500-$2,499)

BAE Systems, Inc.

Weigand Construction Co., Inc.


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AmberLaw

Busche Performance Group, Inc.

Colligan Insurance Agency

Dahm Brothers Inc.

David N. Matthews, D.D.S., M.S.

Larry’s Lock & Safe

Strebig Construction, Inc.

Wagner-Meinert, LLC

Willshire Capital LLC

SCRIPT WRITER ($250-$499)

CHORUS ($1,000-$1,499)

Brotherhood Mutual Foundation

Do it Best Corp.

Fort Wayne Metals

Kitch Acceptance

Lancia Homes Inc.

Pro Resources Staffing, Inc.

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

Sweetwater Sound

Wells Fargo Bank

PRODUCER ($500-$999)

Baden, Gage & Schroeder, LLC

ChromaSource, Inc.

Cookie Cottage

Five Star Distributing

Moake Park Group, Inc.

OmniSource Corporation

Osterholt Truss

Ottenweller Co., Inc.

Pizza Hut of Fort Wayne

Pyromation Inc.

Strahm Building Solutions


IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONSSEPTEMBER 2016 TO AUGUST 2017

TRIBUTES SEPTEMBER 2016 TO AUGUST 2017

323 Media, Nick Henney

Asher Agency Inc.

Aveda

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary

Blondies Cookies

Bobick’s Golf

Brian Hart

Buffalo Wild Wings, Chapel Ridge

Buffalo Wild Wings, Coventry

Calhoun St. Soup Salad & Spirits

Cheryl Stromski

China Palace

Comcast

Cookie Cottage

Country Heritage Winery

Dunkin` Doughnuts/ Baskin Robbins

Fazoli’s

First Presbyterian Theater

FlatTop Grill

For Goodness Cakes

Fort Wayne Outfitters & Bike Depot

Fort Wayne Newspapers

Fort Wayne’s NBC

Fred Toenges Shoes

Fresh Market

Freshii

Gwen Reidenbach

Half Price Books

Headwaters Park Alliance

Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center

IATSE Local 146

IHOP

Jefferson Pointe

JK O’Donnells

Junk Ditch Brewing Co.

Kroger

Linda Buehl

Lowe’s

Main`s Flower Garden, Inc.

Master’s Hands BBQ

McAlister’s Deli

Meijer

Mike’s Car Wash

Milan Center Feed & Grain

Moose Lake Christian Craft Village

New Haven Bakery

New Haven-Adams TWP Parks & Rec

Nick Henney

Oakwood Resort

Opal & Ruby Gift Emporium

Paula’s Sea Food

Pizza Hut

Poptique Popcorn LLC

RAM Production Backline

Rayna’s Chocolate

Tasting

Rider Productions

Rosati’s Pizza

Rosewood Carriage Rides

Schmuckers Produce

Sechler’s Pickles

Specialized Printing Products

Steven Bennett

Stitch ‘n Frame

Sweetwater Sound

The Flower Shop

The Golden

The Narwhal and The Manatee

Thirty One Products

Tom & Penny Mathiesen

Trubble Brewing

Tucanos Brazilian Grill

Utopian Coffee Co.

Venice Restaurant

WANE-TV 15

WFWA-TV39

Whatzup

Yummi Bunni

Zianos

In Honor of Chuck Surack and his lifetime of generosity and civic leadership:

Anonymous

In Honor of Chuck & Lisa Surack’s Birthdays:

Kelly & Chris Updike

In Memory of Doris Muha Paurice:

Todd & Janet Stephenson

In Memory of Daughter Shelly Sumpter-Cowen:

Becky Sumpter

In Memory of Eugene Parker & In Honor of Barb Richards:

Anonymous

In Memory of Allen Steere:

Lois Steere

In Memory of Joe Sumpter:

Barbara Boerger

Gail Christiaansen

Linda L. Conkle

Allen, Grace and BJ Cowen

Eileen Dunne

Sally Erickson

Carolyn Fortin

Judith Gillman

Kent & Peggy Isbell

Sharon Johnston

Larry & Susan Jordan

Cynthia S. Kiel

Sandy Kinder

Bob Kloeckner

Karen S. Knepper

Marlene Lobsiger

Patricia & Wallace Mitchell

Nancy G. Murphy


Mr. Roger L. Smith

Robert & Dorothy Stamp

Becky Sumpter


Samuel & Joanne Van Buskirk

Amos Werling

In Memory of Marjorie Woodroof:

Timothy Baumgartner

Priscilla Becker

Rick Garrison

Nancy & Carl Louraine

Sue Simler

Larry & Cynthia Smith


In Memory of Robert Maxwell:


In Memory of Tony and Patty Martone:

Michael Martone

In Memory of William Forsythe:

Janelle Jackson

Sally Jones-Evans

Pauline Zirkelbach

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The Embassy Theatre gratefully acknowledges the

following general operating gifts made in memory or honor

of the specified individuals:

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323 Media, Nick Henney

Anonymous

Arts Midwest

Bill & Barb Zabel

Chuck and Lisa Surack and Sweetwater

Edwana Meisner & James McCleave

Flora Dale Krouse Foundation

IATSE Local 146

Rebecca & Jim Reeder

Kelly & Chris Updike, in memory of Jane Updike

Lincoln Financial Foundation

PNC Foundation

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING SCHOLARSHIP & SUPPORTSEPTEMBER 2016 TO AUGUST 2017

Anonymous

English, Bonter Mitchell

M.E. Raker Foundation

Edward D. & Ione Auer Foundation

Lincoln Financial Foundation

PNC Foundation

Community Foundation of Greater

Fort Wayne

Foellinger Foundation

Rea Charitable Trust

AWS Foundation

Arts Midwest

Flora Dale Krouse Foundation

Indiana Arts Commission

GRANTS & FOUNDATION SUPPORTSEPTEMBER 2016 TO AUGUST 2017

MATCHING GIFTS & BRICK DEDICATIONSSEPTEMBER 2016 TO AUGUST 2017

MATCHING GIFTSGeneral Electric FoundationGeneral Motors Foundation

Lincoln Financial Group FoundationMacy’s Inc.

BRICK DEDICATIONSDonna Gibson

Timothy LebrechtMartha Martin

Dr. Mark & Cindy Renshaw

2016-17 annual reportEDUCATION PROGRAMMING

EMBASSY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMINGSEPTEMBER 2016 TO AUGUST 2017

The Embassy Theatre has played a part in the lives of area schoolchildren

through the years. Educational programming at the Embassy has grown from

a single presentation in 2006-07 to four programs serving more than 11,000

young people in the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The Educational Programming at

the Embassy Theatre includes:

Learn it Live, a free show for area schoolchildrenEvery fall and winter, the Embassy offers a free, live performance for students.

These shows are some of the best in the country. Talent included Lightwire

Theater, Black Violin and Hypnotic Brass.

SCORE! A Musical Theater Workshop for Middle School StudentsThis program allows middle-school students to explore creative expression.

Through this three-week summer intensive experience, students devise, create

and produce a piece of original musical theatre based on their perceptions

and then perform it on the magnificent Embassy stage. Space is limited to 25

students in grade 6, 7 or 8.

Study Trips The Embassy offers three Study Trips that connect students with real-life effects

of historic preservation on a community arts treasure. During the 2016-2017 fiscal

year, more than 1,700 students were served by this program targeting grades 1-5.

• Commitment to Community Taking a bow on the Embassy stage, students act out history and learn

how a community chose to save the historic theater from the wrecking

ball. Students use analysis and application of information as they

investigate the building for 2-2.5 hours. Aligned to grade 3 standards, and

appropriate for grades K through grade 5.

• Entertainment Then and Now

Following the path of a patron, participants use primary sources to

compare attending a performance at the Embassy Theatre in 1928 to

today. 90 minutes. Appropriate for grades K-5. Great for Scout troops,

clubs and other groups.

• Shapes, Sights, Sounds and Surfaces

Explore the Embassy through the senses. Appropriate for ages 3 to 5.

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GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORTSEPTEMBER 2016 TO AUGUST 2017

Anonymous (12)

Hal Atkinson & Mary Ann Meo

James & Ellen Barr

Timothy Baumgartner

Jane Bechtold

Priscilla Becker

Belmont Beverage

Barbara Boerger

Tom & Ann Borne

Pamela & Steven Bryan

Janice L. Burgette

Gail Christiaansen

Linda L. Conkle

Allen, Grace & BJ Cowen

Edward Davis

Tom & Holly Delong

Bill & Martha Derbyshire

Susan Deuel

Mary Dillion

Sandra K. Dolson

Robbie & Julie Drummond

Eileen Dunne

Sally Erickson

Carolyn Fortin

Rick Garrison

Audrey Gerson

Robert P. Gibson

Judith Gillman

Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.

Mark A. Grieger

Patricia S. Griest

Nicole Gunn

Kristi Harkenrider

Jessica Hatfield

Blaine & Connie Heinfeld

Karen Hinderstein

John Hughey

Kent & Peggy Isbell

Janelle Jackson

Anders & Marcia Johnson

Sharon Johnston

Sally Jones-Evans

Larry & Susan Jordan

Cynthia S. Kiel

Sandy Kinder

Bob Kloeckner

Karen S. Knepper

Richard & Gretchen Knight

Mark Lassus

Len-Ari Foundation

Arlene & Jere Leib

Russell Lesser

Donald Lindsey

Marlene Lobsiger


Michael Martone

Peggy & Mike McArdle

Leanne Mensing

Patricia & Wallace Mitchell

Kenneth & Linda Moudy

Nancy G. Murphy

John Nichols


James Palermo

Sondra Park

Dr. W. David & Sharon Pepple

Stephen Phillipp, M.D. & Maria Phillipp

Pro Resources Staffing, Inc.

Rea Charitable Trust

Dr. Mark & Cindy Renshaw

Ron & Terri Roberts

Dorothy Robinson

Ron & Rhonda Root

Rebecca Schmidt

Sue Simler

Charlotte Simonis

Jim & Annie Skinner

Larry & Cynthia Smith

Mr. Roger L. Smith

Robert & Dorothy Stamp

Robert Carrie & Bobbie Steck Family Foundation

Lois Steere

Todd & Janet Stephenson

Ronald Stuckey

Becky Sumpter

Steven & Ruth Anne Teeple

Carol Ann Terwilliger

Ticketmaster, Inc.


Samuel & Joanne Van Buskirk

Lucas Weick

Amos Werling

Thomas & Tamara Wheeler

Tom Wilson

Michael & Linda Yoder

David Zachrich

Gerald Zern

Pauline Zirkelbach

The following individuals made gifts to support the operations of the Embassy Theatre Foundation, providing funding for the preservation, maintenance,

programming and staffing of the theater.

EMBASSY THEATREANNIVERSARY

The Embassy belongs to the people of Northeast Indiana. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you! Built in 1928,

the Embassy Theatre is Indiana’s largest self-sustaining historic theater.

90th Anniversary Community CELEBRATIONOrganist Mark Herman • Emcee Brad Beauchamp • Farmland Jazz Band

Fort Wayne Children’s Choir • Black-and-White Movie Screening

Vaudeville Stage Acts • Fort Wayne Dance Collective

Celebrating 90 Years!Celebrating 90 Years!

Tickets on sale at the STAR Bank box office,

Ticketmaster.com and 800.745.3000

May 19, 20187 p.m.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

PRESENTED BY

90th Anniversary Season

Presented by Chuck & Lisa Surack

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSSEPTEMBER 2016 TO AUGUST 2017

2016-17 annual reportEMBASSY MEMBERS

LIFETIME MEMBERS

F. Beach Hall

Mary Ann Preisinger

Mark Suedhoff

Eva Yentes

Anonymous

Hon. William Lee

Linda Lee

Elizabeth Clevenger

CONCIERGE $7,500 OR GREATER

Mark & Georgia Wralstad Ulmschneider

CELEBRITY $5,000-$7,499

Chuck & Lisa Surack

HEADLINER $2,500-$4,999

David & Laura Borgen

Diane S. Humphrey

Thomas & Penelope Mathiesen

SPOTLIGHT $1,000-$2,499

Ryan & Allison Bergdoll

Linda Cambre

Wayne & Evelyn Copsey

James Darcy & Patricia Dillon

Eric & Maci Doden

Matthew & Tiffani Lesser

Nadine Piedmont

James & Margaret Shields

Becky Sumpter

Steve & Keitha Wesner

Michael & Linda Yoder

DIRECTOR $500-$999

Chris Bates

Linda Beaman

Daniel & Margaret Brown

Kirk & Martha Bushman

Kelly & Beth Clevenger

Robbie & Julie Drummond

Suzanne & Edward Ehinger

Clayton J. Ellenwood

David A. Fruchey

Roy D. & Mary J. Gilliom

Sherry & Brad Hanway

Jerome Henry

Dan & Joyce Herstad

Chris & Kirsten LaSalle

Cam & Stacey Nelson


Andrea & Les Nivens

Craig & Cathy Polkow

Bill Raftree

Tim & Bridget Rooney

William H. Shambaugh

Jeff & Marty Sturges

Stan Ziherl

STAGE MANAGER $250-$499

Anonymous

Donald & Mary Janet Andorfer

Dr. William & Mary Ellen Argus

Yvonne M. August

Larry & Martha Berndt

Steve & Sue Boomer

Tom & Ann Borne

Steve & Carolyn Brody

Kevin & Sara Brown

Jeffrey & Kely Bunn

Isa & Elizabeth Canavati

Howard & Betsy Chapman

Alex & Tracy Choka

J. Nelson & Mary Coats

Donita Crago & Ellen Keesling

Tim & Deb Durnell

Marie Esterline

Rob & Babette Evans

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Dave & Yvonne Fee

Steven & Robyn Fisher

John & Jane Foell

Chris Fountain

Elizabeth A. Frederick

Sheryl Friedley

Mark Delbello & Kathryn Garner

Robert & Barbara Gasser

Julianne Geimer

Robert P. Gibson

Christopher & Ronda Gomez

Dean Gorsuch

Christopher Guerin & Ruth Diamond-Guerin

Lois A. Guess

Carl & Nancy Guisinger

David & Shirley Harris

Robert D. Hatcher

Mary & Richard Hertel

Chuck & Julie Hill

Clayton & Brigitte Jennings

Addison & Marna Johnson

Gordon Johnson

Jeffrey & Colleen Kachmann

Michael & Patty Khorshid

Don & Leslie Koehlinger Russ

Chuck & Patty Kohrman

Charles Lawrance & Brenda Heath

Carolyn Linsenmayer

Dr. David & Jennifer Lloyd

Tom & Retha Loogman


Lois Lovinger, In Loving Memory of Daniel Lovinger

Rick & Dorian Maples

Jim & Pat Marcuccilli

Tom & Joan Marcuccilli

Bryan Martin

Judith Maxwell

Cheryl McBey & Elizabeth Robison

Marge Meeks

Phillip & Patricia Miller

Dr. Scott A. Miller

Tamara Miller

Timothy Needler

Dr. Tom & Helen Nill

Brian Nordan

John O`Connell

Jeff & Julie Potter

Marlene Purdy

Jim & Rebecca A. Reeder

Mark & Christine Rupp

Charles & Patty Schrimper

Robert C. Schutte

Mary & Kenneth Scrogham

Dorothy L. & Paul E. Shaffer

Stephen & Paulette Shambaugh

Kimberly Shoppell

Thomas & Kathleen Skiba

John & Barbara Snider

Brian Stalter

Nancy & Larry Stoner

Brad & Elizabeth Sturges

Thomas & Patrice Teel

Carol Ann Terwilliger

Mark Troutman & Ann Wallace

Richard F. Uhen


Pone Vongphachanh

Bob & Irene Walters

Rick Walters

Gary & Kay Wasson

John & Pat Weicker

Susan Wesner

Valentine White-Xayarath

Donna & Joseph Williams

James & Nancy Winebrenner

Deborah L. Woodroof

Bill & Barb Zabel

Dr. Ron E. Zielinski





FOOTLIGHTS $100-$249

Anonymous (3)

Rick & Carol Abbott

Kevin & Louise Ambrose

Will Anderson

Arden & Karen Anson

Lisa Arnold

William & Gloria Ashman

Dr. Hal Atkinson & Dr. Mary Ann Meo

Richard & Toulie Avdul

Charlotte Baker

Tom & Eileen Barfell

Gregory & Karen Baumert

Margie Baumgartel

Jerry A. Beam

Debby & Rich Beckman

Martha Bedwell

Greg & Lydia Beer

David & Janet Bell

John & Kristi Benner

Mary Lou Bennett

James H. Benninghoff

Don, Wendy & Eric Berning

Dr. Emily Berning

Christy Berry

Donald & Beth Bieberich

Matthew & Tracy Bilodeau

Eric & Mary Bird

Ronald Bishop

Jane Black

Don & Rena Black

David Blackwell

Mary Jo Bland

Barbara Boerger

Justin Boss

Michele Bottoms

Lynn Bowen

Jake Brames

Dean & Deborah Brankle

John Briggs

Christina & David Brown

Elizabeth & Stephen Brown

Jeffrey Brown

Lynn Broyles

David Brumm & Kim McDonald

Kent Bruner

Jim & Carol Buckingham

Dan & Sue Budzon

Janice L. Burgette

Fred & Ali Burke

Kevin & Jeanne Burnett

Geoffrey Burns

Patty Burnworth

Bob & Vickie Busian

Joe & Chris Byers

Joseph Caldwell

Marilyn K. Campbell

Andrew & Peg Candor

Lori Casiano

Barbara Clark

Carl Clark

Richard Clay

Alan & Debra Clayton

Mark & Michele Colchin

John & Marilyn Conser

Theresa Craib

William & Cynthia Curtis

Neil Davey

Keith & Dawn Davis

Rick Davis

Tim & Christine Doak

Gene & Carol Dominique

Mark & Kathy Donaldson

Bill & Peggy Dotterweich

Larry & Jane Doyle

Donald & Donna Duff

Lonnie & Sue Dunlap

Ellen Durnell

Craig Eberhard

Gary & Kathy Ecenbarger

Ben & Sharon Eisbart

Emily & Mike Elko

Richard & Patricia Ellison

Lillian C. Embick

Pamela Evans-Mitoraj

Rob Ewing

Richard Falcone

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Nancy Fellinger

Michael & Jean Findley

Cathy Fitzgerald

Jerry & Carol Flowers

Jeff Foote & Lisa Miller

William L. Forsythe

Michael S. Foster

David C. Friedrich

Timothy & Hollis Friedrich

Andrew Fugate

Sherry Gaby-Ostermeier

Linda Gaff

Donna Garman

Ed & Bev Garrett

Carl & Karen Gehres

James & Marcia Geyer

Mark & Susyn GiaQuinta

Stephen & Ann Gillig

Jack & Sharis Glass

Jim & Carol Goeglein

David & Donna Green

James Greer

Phillip & Nancy Grote

Vickie Guyas

Sally Hamilton

Kristi Harkenrider

John Harker Plumbing

D.J. & Jean Hartley

Dr. Warren Hauck

Dennis & Joan Headlee

William C. Heathman

Erin Hicks

Bored Otter Farm

Glenda & Dean Hill

Amanda Hissong

Fred Hitzemann

Tom & Jane Hoffman

Judy Husted

Jocelyn Ivancic

Rick & Vicki James

Linda Jeffrey

Brian & Sarah Jenkins

Jean Jennings

Linda Jinnings

Lee Ann & Daniel Jones

Suzanne Jontz

Mary Lee-Kanyuh

Thomas Kaough

Brad Kees

Emily & Ryan Keirns

Steven & Kathleen Kelham

Stephen & Roxanne Kelker

Dr. Kevin & Dr. Pamela Kelly

Dave & Barbara Kemp

James & Erika Khan

Doug & Jill Kinder

Mike & Sandy Kinder

Lora Kipker

Kaye Kleinschmidt

Richard & Gretchen Knight

James & Janice Koday

Jeff & Alice Krull

Gerald & Sandra Kruse

Jeff Kukelhan

John & Karen Lantz

James LaRowe

Louise Larsen

Rebecca Laughlin

Denny & Bev Leach

Margarette Lee & Ron Bell

Steven & Barbara Lehman

Kevin & Vicki Leininger

Debra Levy

Gene & Elizabeth Lightner

Don Lines

Keith Lowe

Rebecca Lowe

Michael & Connie Lubbehusen

Joan Lubomirski

Akosua Lugakingira

Mary Lynch

Kathleen Lytal

Michael & Diane Makarewich

Pamela Manoloff



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Continued

Pam & Steve Manor

Kyle & Tiffany Marthen

Anne & Ed Martin

Joe Martin

Sue Martin

Michael Martone

Dr. Michael Mastrangelo

Sharon Mathew

Jim McCall

Pam & Dave McDaniel

Sandra McGill

Patricia McGuire

Debra McKinney

Daniel and Kari McMaken

Dave & Aimee McVoy

Leanne Mensing

James & Sondra Mergenthal

Ann Miller

Kerry Miller

Mark & Alice Minnick

Daniel Mock

Gavin Mohr

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Kerri Morningstar

Chuck & Becky Morris Michael & Cathy Morrissey

Suzon Motz

Tyson Mowery

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Gary Mullendore

Naomi Muselman

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Barbara Musselman

Linda Myers

Edward Neufer

Robert Nicolai

Jim Nill

Bennett & Patricia Noel

Ron & Nancy Orman

Janet Ormiston

Thomas & Mary Osborn

Jeff Owens

Todd Panning

Pamela Paxson

Dr. W. David & Sharon Pepple

Marla Peters

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Sarah Pfaehler

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Randall Phillips

Richard & Penney Phillips

Fred Pieper

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Butch & Patti Pine

Ward Price

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Mark Rasler

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Carma Reincke

Janet Rex

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Edward & Maryellen Rice

Karen Richards

Carol Richardson

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Ron & Terri Roberts

Kristina & Alan Robertson

Ann & Dick Robinson

Dorothy Robinson

Dan & Kathy Roby

David Rose

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Lawrence & Wendy Rowland

Judy Roy

Phyllis A. Croaff Russell, In Memory of Evelyn L. & Harold R. Croaff

Kirk & Kim Sabrosky

Fred Salerno

Marilyn G. Salon

Edward & Darlene Sarkisian

Dennis & Linda Schaefer

Ken & Susan Scheibenberger

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Linda Schenkel

Rebecca Schmidt

Mark Schoppman

Carol & Dick Schwartz

Bruce Scranage & Carolyn Shelton

Jane H. Scudder

Larry J. Selvio

Len & Barbara Sheffield

Dennis & Rose Sherman

Wayne & Ann Shive

Robert & Mary Short

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Teresa Sims

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Pete Skinner

Mary Ann Slater

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Marjorie Smith

Rebecca & Philip Smith

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Gordon Springer

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Kenneth & Roberta Steffen

R. Paul Steffens

Randall & Mary Ann Steiner

Chris Stewart

William J. Stockinger

Ashley Stoneburner

Sarah Strimmenos

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Carol Swartz

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Steven & Ruth Anne Teeple

H. Duane & Patricia Theurer

Randy & Katrina Thiebaut

James & Victoria Thompson

James & Karen Todoran

Bear Treace

Angie Trowbridge

Donald & Amy Urban

Konrad Urberg

Gary & Eva Vandeputte

David Vian

Luise Vonderhaar

Pamela Voors

Anne-Marie Wagel

Ted & Robin Wagner

Wayne & Helen Waters

Larry & Cheryl Watson

Terry & Becky Watson

James Wehrenberg

Lucas Weick

Robert Weigand

Thomas & Tamara Wheeler

Stephan White

Dr. Alfred & Carol Wick

Leonard & Victoria Williams

David & Diann Willits

John & Deb Wilson

Bob & Diane Winkeljohn

Donald & Tammy Winters

Lisa M. Witherspoon

Edward Woenker

Paul & Karen Wolfgram

James Wright

Dr. Daryl R. Yost

Kelly Zachrich

Jerry Zent

Virginia Zimmerman

Michael and Kay Zipse, In Memory of Frederick Martin

John & Maren Zoch

Cindy & Richard Zollinger

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Karen Allen

James G. Allgeier

Marilyn Ambrose

Keith & Lynne Apple

Barbara Barbieri

Lou Ann Beach



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Continued

Connie Beaman

Beechy Family

Dianne Beer

Robert Blackburn

Richard & Regina Bojrab

Ron & Mary Bonar

Barbara Boston

Ned & Adeline Brenizer

Phyllis A. Brown

Jack Brewer

Richard Bugher

Don & Jane Bussick

Claudia Campaigne Burrus

Shane D. Cary

Anita & Bill Cast

Kelly Castle

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Robert Clark & Theodora Bray

Virginia B. Coats

Linda Copenhaver

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Thomas Digate

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Carol J. Ensley

Jackie Evans

Ellen & Steven Everson

Gariy Farladanski

Richard Florea

Wilma Fry

Janet Gabriel

Richard Garrett

John & Carol Glass

Joyce Goodin

Mark Gordon

Wayne Grove

Arlene Halsey

Renny Harrison

Cassandra Hebermehl

David & Joy Heinbaugh

Ron & Andrea Herman

Gary Hermes

Ilene Hill

Michael Himes

Beecher Hines

Patsy Hinkle

Lynn & Karen Hoekstra

Janet Houghton

Phil & Sharon Howard

William & Rae Huffman

Ginny & Bill Johnson

Donald C. Jones

Lacey Jones

Robert Joseffer

Mary Judd

Margie L. Kallenback

Edward & Susan Keirn Kester

Priscilla King

Debra Knodel

Jane Krebs

Caroline Krick

Toni Kring

M. Elise Kriss, OSF

Barbara Lafalce

Mark & Kristin Lahey

Marcia Laker

Micahel Lamborne

Henry Lantz

Anthony Lardydell

James & Marilyn Larson

Beverly Lash

Chung-Seng & Sage Lee

Amy Leeson

Karen Lehman

George & Janet Lewis

Mary Lewis

Don Lieberum

Marlene Lobsiger

Steven Ludwiski

Richard E. Lutz

Charles W. MacIntyre

Dorothy Mack

Elizabeth & Erik Magner

Rudolph Mahara

Jim & Pat Mallers

Nellie Bee Maloley


Harry & Barbara Manges

Wilford & Elizabeth Mangold

Sally & Doug Marsh

Kaye & Ben Martinez

Leslie & Beverley McClintock

Denis McCue

Sara McNeely

Dori Meighan

Jane A. Meyer

Mary Helen Moore

Marilyn Moran-Townsend

Daniel & Joyce Munson

Roxanna Lucas Murray

Louise Nahrwold

R. Stanley & Nancy Nash

Sharon Nelson

Irmhild Niederholtmeyer

Janet Ormiston

Amelia Pape

Faron Parr

Carol Puls

Mary Jo Purvis

Douglas Reed

Dr. Steve Regan

Annette Reifsteck-Chalk

Danny Revelant

Mary Richman

David & Margaret Ridderheim

Dave Rodecap

Todd Roth

Michael Ruch

John & Sandra Ruiz

Marc Sandkuhler

Donna Scanlon

Dr. Ron & Sylvia Scheeringa

Pat Scheiderer

Josh & Jenny Scheumann

Cheryl Schneider & Dawn Amstutz

Jim & Jane Selking

Bobbie Shambaugh

Norma Shondell

Richard & Norma Shriver

Scott & Marilee Skinner

Vicki & Scotty Smuts

Susan Sockrider

Don & Linda Stebing

Lois Steere, In Memory of Allen Steere

David Stewart

Judith Stewart

William & Carol Stiles

Robert & Donna Streeter

Rick Sullivan Family

Joshua & Donna Tourkow

Patricia Troxel

Jim Turcovsky & Sandy McAfee

Marilyn A. Vachon

William & Jean Vrabel

Alan & Mary Wagmeister

Larry Wardlaw

Laurie Warner

Jill Weaver

Clay Weir

James Oscar Wells III

Gretchen F. Wiegel

Bret Wilson

Janyce Wilson

Lori Winhover

Charles & Irene Winkler

Rudolph A. Wuttke

Alfred Zacher

Melinda Zenk

Gerald Zern


2016-17 annual reportEMBASSY CAPTIAL INVESTMENTS

CAPITAL PROJECTSCOMPLETED 2016-17

THE SWEETWATER DRESSING ROOMS

The Embassy Theatre completed a successful renovation of its original

backstage dressing rooms. The project was funded in part by Chuck and Lisa

Surack and Sweetwater; David, Janet and Natalie Bell; and the English, Bonter,

Mitchell Foundation. Design of the updated dressing rooms was done by Moake

Park Group and construction completed in just over five months by Weigand

Construction.

Last updated in 1995, the dressing rooms now boast many modern features. The

Embassy hosts artists from around the world and has a growing reputation as a

world-class venue. The dressing rooms used more than 200 days every year by

nearly 6,000 artists, crew members, music and dance competition participants

and other visitors.

The renovation of the dressing rooms reflects the Embassy’s commitment to

quality and excellence and has made the area more attractive and durable in the

face of a busy schedule.

THEATER CARPET

This past summer, the Embassy Theatre’s 30-year-old carpet, which had

served at least 30 million patrons, was replaced. The Embassy contracted

Stuart|Jackson LLC, a firm specializing in historic carpet production, and NFIC, a

nationally recognized firm, to install the carpet. The carpet was made in the USA

by Bloomberg.

The carpet design is a reproduction of the carpet originally installed in the

Embassy (then Emboyd) in 1928. Maintaining the historic integrity of the theater

was of paramount concern. To many visitors, the new carpet was a seamless

transition as the design is historically accurate. In total, 2,090 square yards of

carpet were successfully installed in just three weeks’ time.

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Sweetwater Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Doug Wood (left) with wife, Elise Wood (Center), and English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation Chairman Mike Eickenberry (right)

Dressing room renovations funded in part by Chuck and Lisa Surack of Sweetwater

Renovations bring Embassy dressing rooms up to date with modern venues

New carpet maintains historical accuracy of the theater

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2016-17 annual reportEMBASSY VOLUNTEERS

EMBASSY VOLUNTEERS40+ YEARSBill Zabel Jane Black

35 YEARS-39 YEARSMarilyn Ambrose Paul Steffens

30 YEARS-34 YEARSJohn FoellJane FoellBarbara FriedrichHarold FriedrichCletus Goens

25 YEARS-29 YEARSMinerva BeloteLinda ChapmanRoger CrawfordDee Labarbera

20 YEARS-24 YEARSMarjorie BaumgartelPeggy DeBoltLinda GaffCarol GoegleinJim GoegleinKay RekewegRichard UhenJerrine Warner

15 YEARS-19 YEARSJim AlspaughPatricia AlspaughWilma BaumgartnerJoy BodineCarol BurnsChuck Chapman

Jack DiagostinoJudy DiagostinoMark HermanRon HermanMahlon HoulihanLinda JamesAndy JohnsonMarlene LobsigerDonna LongbonsKaren MayMarge MeeksKathleen MeyerPaul MeyerCarol ShattuckJohn StirnkorbCheryl StromskiJudy Wannemacher

10 YEARS-14 YEARSDon BerningEmily BerningEric BerningWendy BerningNancy BrownDennis CampbellMary CarneyPat ClarkMarilyn CreweBill DerbyshireDarlene FordMelinda HammenMarianne HessSonnie HireKathleen MarburgerBarb Mattoon

Gordon MattoonDiane MedertBarbara MuellerJohn MuellerJoann NixonJanet OrmistonCarolyn PainterCarlton ReinhardJulia ReinhardMarlene SchraderDoug SchultzJudy StumpfArt TonsingTonya WellsCharles WinklerIrene WinklerAllan WoodmanseeJerry YoungMargo Zumwalt

5 YEARS- 9 YEARSSandi AdamLisa ArnoldBetty BakerSally BorkSusie BrownMargaret BusselJanice BuuckDiane CampbellMaryAnn CarnahanRebecca CoxLibby EhingerNanette ElderRobin GoodFloyd Guffey


EMBASSY VOLUNTEERSMargaret HaldemanMary HardyGlenda HarmeyerMarianne HessNancy HevelWendy HilbertBonnie HiltPaul HolmanSusan HudonZondra HullCathy JohnsonJudy KargRosemary KarstJean KeelNikos KleinPhyllis LahrPat LedyardJan LewinskiMichelle LoveSandra LuxCharlie MenschCindy MeyersDiane MillerPatsy MillerTim MillerBecky MorrisMarilyn MundyMelvin MundyJerry NicholsMary NicholsAgnes NielsenGrant NillHelen NillThomas NollJoan Phillips

Richard PhillipsShirley PlatteRaynell ProskaJim ReederSean RogersRobert RogersSue RohlingBetty RoweDavid RoweDonna SarkLinda SchenkelAnna SevierSally SgroTed SgroDeloris ShafferLinda ShoughJeff ShowmanTracy ShowmanJane SieberPaul SieberNancy StansberryCarol TerwilligerKathy ThomasPam ThomasSue VusichTim WagesBrian WaitePatricia WilliamsLori YandellBarb Zabel

1 YEAR-5 YEARSDonna AdamReuben AlbaughCarol Anzalone

Hope ArthurGloria BellRichard BoydSandra BrickleyTina BruceJaqqualyn BudrowWilliam BudrowDoug BultemeyerDoug CampbellAnn CarmanMaryAnn CarnahanSusan CavanaughJenny CeccaneseJulie ChristensonKevin ChristensonRandall CoklMargaret CurtisRoberta DealSandra DerloshonBecky DexheimerBecky DexheimerEllen FarmerDiane FeltonRandy FillmoreSamuel FromholtMina GerkenAdena GeyerJanet GibsonDayani GueveraRobin HarrisDawn HarshbargerJoyce HaverstockSusan HeineMaxine HoffmanAngela Holliman

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EMBASSY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Carol Goeglein

DALE MCNEAL AWARD: Chuck & Becky Morris

MOST VOLUNTEER HOURS: Joann Nixon

Don Berning

Emily Berning

Eric Berning

Wendy Berning

Roger Crawford

John Ellsworth

Mark Ellsworth

John Foell

Jane Foell

Cletus Goens

Nikos Klein

Chuck Morris

Doug Schultz

Trebor Trahin

Sarah Wright

Bill Zabel

VOLUNTEER HOUSE STAFF

Rosemary Karst, Richard Phillips, Cindy Schlaifer, Stuart Schlaifer, Lori Yandell

AT THE GOLDSTINE PIANO

Marilyn Ambrose, Olivia Horton, Phyllis Lahr, Marlene Lobsiger, Dona Longbons, Robert Rogers, Joe Thomas

AT THE GRANDE PAGE ORGAN

Marilyn Ambrose, Cletus Goens, Grant Nill, Trebor Trahin

VOLUNTEER ORGAN CREW


EMBASSY VOLUNTEERS1 YEAR-5 YEARS Continued

Olivia HortonJesse B. JacksonJamee JohnsonThomas JurczakTammie KaiserCasey KeirnRoxanne KelkerKonnie KensingerPatti KnoxKaren KritzmanAlice KrullDonna LehmanHolly LemnaKyaw LinMarjean LitzenbergJohn LoftusNancy LouraineKathy LudePat LundyLarry LyonsIsabel MaahsCathy MartinBayley Mercado GoegleinNikki MickeyAllyssa MillerJanet MitchellChuck Morris

Ted NeuenschwanderKathy NunnDonna OsmunJulie PageSonnie ParkArnetia PegginsQuincy PegginsDennis PikeCurtis PoorPeg RobinsonJeffrey RoseSarah RosePaulette RossRon RossSandra SalkeldHolly SarrazineLaura SchielCindy SchlaiferStuart SchlaiferMarleen ScottDavid SeaglyJoan SieversRose SpawJulie TevisKathy TrzynkaJoseph Van WyeMichelle Van WyeSarah WrightKay YoderKay Zipse

Randy FillmoreRaynell ProskaReuben AlbaughRichard BoydRoberta DealRon RossRose SpawRoxanne KelkerSally SgroSandra BrickleySandra DerloshonSarah CahillSarah RoseSean RogersStuart SchlaiferSue RohlingSusan BunattaSusan CavanaughSusan HeineSusan HudonSusie BrownTammie KaiserTed NeuenschwanderTed SgroThelma KnowlesThomas JurczakTim MillerTina BruceZoe Davies

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BLUE JACKET PARTNERSHIP

EMBASSY NEWS

The Embassy Theatre and fellow Fort Wayne nonprofit Blue Jacket began a partnership in 2017 that will keep the historic community treasure in excellent condition while creating jobs, job training opportunities and access to the arts for Blue Jacket clients.

Known for its successful job re-entry training for ex-offenders and others who need assistance in entering the job market, Blue Jacket assumed responsibility for maintenance at the Embassy in April 2017. Working closely with Embassy staff, Blue Jacket clients are now a vital link in the legacy of preservation and care that keeps the Embassy vibrant and alive for community audiences. Duties include overall cleaning, facility set-up for the theater’s ballroom and other event rental facilities as well as preparing the theater’s lobby and front-of-house for all concerts and performances.

Blue Jacket’s new role at the Embassy Theatre marks the organization’s first partnership with an arts organization, according to its Executive Director Tony Hudson. The partnership provides both training and jobs, creating two full-time and at least 12 transitional 90-day jobs with permanent job placement in the community upon completion.

“The Embassy’s vision to provide the indelible and historic asset of the theater as a place to employ people wanting to prove their worth is a testament to the Embassy’s leadership,” said Hudson. “The collaboration with Blue Jacket to provide janitorial and event support services will pay off, not only in a great service but enhancing people’s dignity and family supports.”

“Blue Jacket’s mission and commitment to the community align perfectly with the Embassy’s service philosophy,” said Embassy President & CEO Kelly Updike. Beyond job training, the Embassy will offer opportunities for Blue Jacket’s team to experience the performing arts as theater-goers, including exclusive ticketing options, according to Updike. “As our partnership develops, Blue Jacket’s team will experience the performing arts as theater-goers, including exclusive seating options,” she said.

The partnership between the two organizations won the Outstanding Collaboration Award presented by Arts United in February 2018.

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— MARQUEE GALA 2018 —MANDY GONZALEZ

The Marquee Gala returns to the Embassy Theatre! Take your seat on stage

for an intimate concert experience with Broadway’s Mandy Gonzalez. Star

of “Hamilton,” “In the Heights” and “Wicked,” Mandy is one of Broadway’s

rising new stars. Mandy’s new album, FEARLESS, was released in November

2017.

The concert takes place under the Embassy’s ornate proscenium arch.

The gala is the only special event held on the Embassy stage. A rare

opportunity to experience the Embassy from the performer’s perspective!

Before the stage concert, sip cocktails and indulge in a four-course meal served in the exquisite Ballroom at the Embassy. Each course will delight

your senses! After the meal, follow a “talent-only” path to your seat on stage.

You’ll be granted a privilege that typically is for Embassy headliners only.

RSVP today for a stage seat at the Marquee Gala, a fundraising event for

the Embassy Theatre. Seating is limited to 225 and all seats are on stage.

To learn more about Mandy Gonzalez and her Broadway career visit

MandyGonzalez.com

May 4, 5 p.m. Tickets: couple $500, single $250

www.fwembassytheatre.org

ALL PROCEEDS WILL FUND THE EMBASSY THEATRE

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