FLYNN CENTER 30 YEARS STRONG ANNUAL REPORT 11/12

Thank you for helping us to commemorate our 30th birthday in grand style. During the 2011-2012 season you shared your stories, gave generously, participated in the arts, and celebrated with us.

The year began with a dream of replacing our 60-year-old worn seats and revitalizing our theater. Thanks to our extraordinary community, one year later we closed the season with a successful $2.2 million campaign and a construction project in place. Coupled with these amazing results were the memories that you shared with us throughout the year, about the significance of the Flynn in your life and our community.

In addition to a busy campaign and planning for a renovation, we again presented a rich season filled with an extraordinary array of performers that included Broadway hits like Mamma Mia, nationally-recognized

dance companies such as Paul Taylor and Suzanne Farrell, iconic performers like Bernadette Peters, and much more. The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival was also a great success, and we continued our commitment to arts education by serving over 50,000 students in schools and our community. We bid a fond farewell to Arnie Malina and welcomed Steve MacQueen, our new artistic director.

Of course, we also left time to celebrate with all of you. In May, we held our 30th Birthday Bash, a community event that brought together many of our arts partners for an evening of song and dance as we recognized our history as Vermont’s premier performing arts center and officially ended our Stand Up for the Flynn: Take a Seat campaign.

The success of our year is due in large part to our Flynn family. Your time, talents, and generosity have set the stage for our next 30 years. On behalf of the Flynn Board, I thank you for all your contributions and commitments that make the Flynn what it is and well-prepare us for the future.”

A Message from the Chairman of the Board Peter Erly

MainStage/FlynnSpace

231 performances

“I was six months pregnant, standing in the back of a sold out Mamma Mia!, and my baby danced in utero the entire show. Now he’s out and has already

attended his first student matinee and we’re taking a FlynnArts class together. Lowell will forever be a Flynn baby!” Suzanne L. Marchelewicz, FlynnArts Coordinator

112,690 attendees

“From local to international, the variety of artists and presentations in FlynnSpace never ceases to amaze me.” Brian Johnson, FlynnSpace Manager

50 social service agencies

3,835 vouchers distributed

30 years

strong

thanks to you

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

117 presented performances

“The talented Dianne Reeves sang her heart out, Trombone Shorty rocked the waterfront, and thousands of people danced on Church Street. I love how the festival has something for everyone; whether you enjoy listening as you stroll down Church Street, grooving at the Waterfront Tent, hearing legends and emerging talent at the Flynn, or delving deep into history through lectures and workshops.” Linda Little, Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Managing Director

50,000 attendees

99 free events99 free

events

Community Partners

“It was wonderful to see a Vermont artist-initiated organization, Cradle to Grave Arts, join forces with the Flynn to present Hannah Dennison’s new

piece, Dear Pina, and even more inspiring to see the actual performance at a very special Vermont landmark, the Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn.” Karen Powell, Box Office Supervisor

143 performances

64,564 attendees

“The power of the community coming together to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to support recovery from Tropical Storm Irene, with the Phish and Grace Potter concerts, is something I’ll never forget.” Chelsea Lafayette, Programming Manager

Student Matinee Series

40,861 attendees

142 schools

182 homeschools

“I loved seeing the story of Jason and the Argonauts come to life in a fresh and authentic way for a house full of students last year. The inventive production

allowed students to experience moving and timeless themes and see some great theater.” Frances Binder, Student Matinee Coordinator

FlynnArts

153 classes, workshops, camps & performance programs

1,700 students

$16,230 in scholarships awarded

“Our Show Choir program exploded from one group of teens in its first year to four groups (Juniors, Teens, Select Teens, and Adults)

in 2011-12. It was a joy to be able to welcome so many eager musical theater students and witness the growth of their skills, confidence, and community bonds.” Christina Weakland, Director of Education

Our 30th Birthday Bash

In May, the Flynn celebrated its 30th birthday as Vermont’s premier performing arts center. Local community arts partners donated their time and talent to create a fun-filled evening that included a dance party on the MainStage. The night included a welcome by Burlington Taiko, a make your own Ben and Jerry’s sundae bar, and a pizza party after the performance. The evening also marked the close of our successful Stand Up for the Flynn: Take a Seat campaign.

The Renovations Began…

$2,177,967 raised over the whole campaign

379 seats named

campaign donors

438

The year began with a fabulous golf tournament and elegant onstage dinner and ended with our annual garden tour. During the year, we also partnered with Burlington City Arts on a print benefit event in celebration of our 30th anniversaries and welcomed spring with our popular home and garden auction. Thanks to all the volunteers and donors!

Benefit Events

In addition, we enjoyed wonderful artist receptions with Darlene Love, Bernadette Peters, and Joan Rivers.

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Ltd.Financial Highlights/Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012

Where It Came From & Where It WentREVENUES OPERATING ENDOWMENT TOTAL

Support and contributions3,9 3,361,500 149,100 3,510,600

Earned revenues4 3,918,800 (2,200) 3.916,600

Total support and earned revenues 7,280,300 146,900 7,427,200

EXPENSES

Program and services5 5,665,100 – 5,665,100

Fundraising and administration5,6 1,149,800 – 1,149,800

Total expenses 6,814,900 – 6,814,900

Change in unrestricted net assets,

before transfers 465,400 146,900 612,300

Transfers from endowment 7 165,000 (165,000) –

Change in unrestricted net assets,

after transfers 630,400 (18,100) 612,300

Operating Results

REVENUES

EXPENSES

46.2%

53.8%

83.1%

30 Years Strong!

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“We were so thrilled and honored that an anonymous $1 million donor came forward to invest in the Flynn during our Stand Up for the Flynn: Take a Seat Campaign!”

DIANA PETROVS,Chief Financial Officer & Director of Administration

16.9%

Statement of Financial PositionASSETS OPERATING ENDOWMENT TOTAL

Current assets8,9 6,073,100 5,100 6,078,200

Contributions and grants receivable8,9 192,500 – 192,500

Property and equipment 6,364,700 – 6,364,700

Investments 559,100 7,094,400 7,653,500

Beneficial interest in assets held by others – 418,600 418,600

Total Assets 13,189,400 7,518,100 20,707,500

LIABILITIES and NET ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities 2,295,700 – 2,295,700

Total liabilities 2,295,700 – 2,295,700

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted net assets 7,801,400 354,800 8,156,200

Temporarily restricted net assets 2,869,700 1,067,000 3,936,700

Permanently restricted net assets 222,600 6,096,300 6,318,900

Total net assets 10,893,700 7,518,100 18,411,800

Total liabilities and net assets 13,189,400 7,518,100 20,707,500

FOOTnOTes:1 Includes the Discover Jazz Festival and the capital campaign.

2 Endowment consists of contributions by individuals, corporations, and family foundations held by the Flynn and the Vermont Community Foundation in support of programming and operations.

3 Includes temporarily restricted support released from restrictions during the year, including $772,900 for capital campaign projects.

4 Includes realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments.

5 Includes depreciation expense of $342,500 in programming and services and $33,400 in administration.

6 Includes special events expense of $173,500.

7 Transfers were made from endowment to support programming and operations. Distributions were made in accordance with the spending policy as established in the Flynn Center’s Investment Policy Statement.

8 Includes $132,600 and $158,200 in current and long-term pledges receivable, respectively, from Andrea’s Legacy Fund. $267,800 was transferred from the fund to support programming and operations during the year.

9 The organization launched the “Stand Up for the Flynn: Take a Seat!” campaign in support of a 3-phase capital project. Phase I included enclosure of the loading dock. Phase II is the Patron Enhancement Project, which includes replacement of the seats in the theater, expansion of handicap seating, new carpeting, and lobby enhancements. Phase III will include a review of the existing facility footprint to determine best use of all available spaces. The campaign raised $1,662,900 in FY 12 (including a $1,000,000 anonymous donation) and $500,000 in FY 11. Of this, $772,900 was spent on the project during the year and the remaining $1,390,000 is included in temporarily restricted net assets. Included in current and long-term pledges receivable are $121,300 and $31,700, respectively.

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Flynn Board of DirectorsOfficers FY 2011-2012Peter Erly, ChairPeter M. Bernhardt, Vice ChairMichael R. Tuttle, TreasurerLeigh Keyser Phillips, Secretary

Brian M. BoardmanBarbara Landé BronfmanSara S. ByersBrianne E. ChaseKimberly B. DuBrulEric FlegenheimerLinda Barth GoldsteinJennifer HerouxGreg KellyJoel KleinFred “Chico” LagerMark A. LanganAida Reed LuceBonnie Reid MartinNancy J. McClellanEric S. MillerDavid M. O’NealJohn ServinMichael K. SmithJostein SolheimJoan A. SylvesterFrances TobinLynn M. ValleeDouglas J. Wacek

Executive Director & CEO John R. Killacky

Director of Administration & Chief Financial OfficerDiana Petrovs

Trustees EmeritusRobert F. CooperBari Dreissigacker Heather DwightJames FosterVirginia GolodetzJohn GravelWalter LeveringRobert E. MillerRemo PizzagalliErnest PomerleauDel K. SheldonAmy E. TarrantElizabeth Woods

Honorary TrusteesJohn and Mary AbeleBill and Debra GottesmanLois McClurePatrick Robins and Lisa SchambergCharlie and Mima Tipper

Incoming Board Members ⌦ for 2012-2013John P. BossangeWanda Heading-Grant

Flynn Staff

STEVE MACQUEEN,Artistic Director

STACY RAPHAEL,Associate Director of School Programs

LINDA LITTLE,Managing Director of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

OUR NEW STAFF

FLYNN CENTER 30 YEARS STRONG

thanks to you!

Cover: Flynn marquee: Frédéric Silberman; Hugh Masekela: submitted

photo; FlynnArts student: Frédéric Silberman; Page 2: Peter Erly:

submitted photo; Page 3: Ravi Coltrane: submitted photo;

Mike Daisey: Ursa Was; The Suzanne Farrell Ballet: submitted photo;

Page 4: Mamma Mia! : submitted photo; Suzanne L. Marchelewicz:

Frédéric Silberman; Water is Rising: submitted photo; Page 5:

Marco Benevento: submitted photo; Brian Johnson: Frédéric Silberman;

Victoire: Stephen S. Taylor; Everett Dance Theatre: submitted photo;

Pomo Afro Homos: submitted photo; Page 6: The Intergalactic

Nemesis: submitted photo; Phil Kline: Aliba Gartner; India.Arie and

Idan Raichel: submitted photo; Page 7: Moby Dick: Ros Kavanagh;

Le Vent du Nord: www.photoman.ca; Bernadette Peters: Andrew Eccles;

69°S.: submitted photos; Page 8: audience photos: Frédéric Silberman;

Hugh Masekela: submitted photo; Spirit of Uganda: submitted photo;

A Christmas Carol: submitted photo; Pages 9-11: Discover Jazz

photos: Michael Worthington; Page 12: Dear Pina: Daniel Cojanu;

Karen Powell: Frédéric Silberman; Vermont Youth Orchestra: submitted

photo; Titanic: Karen Pike; Page 13: Chelsea Lafayette: Frédéric

Silberman; Grace Potter and the Nocturnals: Adrien Broom;

Vermont Youth Orchestra: submitted photo; Hairspray: Karen Pike;

Page 14: audience photo: Frédéric Silberman; show photos: submitted

photos; Page 15: submitted photos; Page 16: school bus and

Frances Binder photos: Frédéric Silberman; other photos submitted;

Page 17: FlynnArts photos: Flynn staff; show photo: submitted;

Pages 18-19: FlynnArts photos: Flynn staff; Page 20: photos by

Steve Mease; Page 21: photos by Steve Mease; Page 22: photos by

Kevin Titterton; Page 23: photos by Kevin Titterton; seat design photo:

Frédéric Silberman; Page 24: Garden Tour: Carolyn Bates; all others

photos by Flynn staff; Page 25: photos by J. Michael Worthington;

Page 26: Diana Petrovs: Frédéric Silberman; Page 28-29: photos by

Frédéric Silberman; Page 30: photo by Steve Mease

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