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LEADERSHIP
National Board of Trustees Timothy Allen McDonald Deborah Voigt Dear Friends and Supporters,
iTheatrics, Founder and CEO Award-winning opera soprano
Matt Conover, Chair New York, NY
Disney Parks Live Entertainment, Vice Advisory Board The stories of ETF in 2019 are the stories of how theatre has shaped all of us: kids looking
President of Disneyland Entertainment Megan Tulac Phillips Sarah Jane Arnegger forward to going to school to sing and dance, individuals with soaring confidence after
Anaheim, CA McKinsey & Company, Head of iHeartRadio Broadway, Director progressive accomplishments on stage, theatre having a therapeutic impact by bonding
Marketing and Communications, New York, NY
Hunter Bell, Vice Chair Enterprise Agility a group of students as a family.
Tony-nominated playwright, EdTA San Francisco, CA Aretta Baumgartner
Board of Directors What makes ETF unique is that we are funding these kinds of experiences in
Center for Puppetry Arts, Education
New York, NY John Prignano
Music Theatre International, COO
Director communities which otherwise would not be able to offer them: cities recovering from
Nancy Aborn Duffy, Secretary Atlanta, GA
and Director of Education and disasters, programs with no budgets for teacher professional development or student
Educator, Former Broadway Licensing Development
Company Owner
Dori Berinstein festival participation, and schools who previously had no theatre at all.
New York, NY Dramatic Forces, Producer
New York, NY
New York, NY This was a momentous year as we expanded grant programs for schools and established
Kim Rogers
James A. Miller, Treasurer
Bartlett Wealth Management, Principal
Actor, Arts Advocate, ETF Volunteer J. Jason Daunter new regional sites for the JumpStart Theatre initiative. We also grew our stature with
New York, NY Production Stage Manager
and Chairman prominent galas in New York and Los Angeles, celebrating the inspiration of students
New York, NY
Cincinnati, OH David Redman Scott and bringing new supporters into our circle.
Disney Theatrical Group, Director of Debby Gibbs
Alex Birsh Theatrical Licensing
Playbill, Vice President and Chief
ETF Legacy Circle, Chair We are so grateful to our donors and sponsors who partner with us to make dreams
New York, NY Tupelo, MS
Digital Officer come true. Without you, these transformations would not happen. With you, the
New York, NY Abbie Van Nostrand Jeff Hall potential for progress in individuals, schools and communities is unlimited. 2019 was
Concord Theatricals, Vice President, ETF Chapter Advisory Committee,
Sean Cercone Client Relations & Community Co-Chair effectively the second year of operation for ETF, and we are proud of the path we are on.
Broadway Licensing, President
New York, NY
Engagement Portland, OR Let’s keep going and growing together!
New York, NY
Brad Koepenick Sincerely yours,
Mark Drum Mark Weinstein Award-winning theatre teacher and
Actor, Arts Advocate, EdTA Volunteer Hilton, Senior Vice President filmmaker
New York, NY and Global Head of Customer Los Angeles, CA Julie Cohen Theobald, President, ETF
Engagement, Loyalty, and
Coty Forno
Partnerships Michelle Moss
Mountain City Center for the Arts,
McLean, VA Playtime Theatre Company, Founder
Executive Director
Arkansas Thespians, Board of Directors Matt Conover, Chair, National Board of Trustees
Frostburg, MD Preston Whiteway Jonesboro, AR
Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center,
Kevin E. Fortson
Executive Director Sharon Paz
Warner Horizon Television, Senior Vice
Waterford, CT Agents of Change, Founder and talent
President of Production
agent
Burbank, CA
Honorary Board Los Angeles, CA
Carolina Garcia
John Cariani Pat Santanello
Netflix, Director of Original Series
Award-winning actor and playwright Ohio Thespians, Chapter Director
Los Angeles, CA
ETF Chapter Advisory Committee,
Viola Davis Co-Chair
Jason Goldstein
Award-winning actress and producer Dublin, OH
BookTix, Co-Owner
East Brunswick, NJ Freddie Gershon Cheri Steinkellner
Music Theatre International, Co- Award-winning producer, writer
Jim Hoare
Chairman Santa Barbara, CA
Theatrical Rights Worldwide,
Vice President of Education and Robert Greenblatt Jennifer Tepper
Community Initiatives Warner Media Entertainment and Feinstein’s/54 Below, Creative and
New York, NY Direct to Consumer, Chairman Programming Director and author of
Gai Laing Jones The Untold Stories of Broadway
Val Kilmer New York, NY
Veteran theatre educator, EdTA Board Award-winning actor
of Directors
Marty Wiviott
Ojai, CA Charlotte St. Martin Pantages Theatre in Hollywood,
The Broadway League, President General Manager
Alvin Katz
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Partner Thomas Schumacher Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL Disney Theatrical Group, President
Students performing in the JumpStart Theatre Showcase at The Children’s Theatre in Cincinnati, Ohio. 1
JUMPSTART THEATRE — THREE YEARS THAT LAST A LIFETIME
Diondre, left, performing in Hairspray JR..
Diondre, Aiken New Tech High School, Cincinnati
“I’ve learned so much about stepping out of my comfort zone, expressing
myself, and, most important, the value of trust.” Students and teachers of Clark Montessori High School’s production of Annie JR.
Diondre was involved in the JumpStart Theatre year, followed by the major roles of Wilbur Turnblad and Paul Tran, Clark Montessori High School, Cincinnati
program from 2016 through 2019 at Aiken New Tech Mr. Pinky in Hairspray JR.
High School in Cincinnati. He always dreamed of
Diondre’s confidence has soared. At the 2019 Jumpstart
“JumpStart Theatre has changed the way our kids look at school,” said
performing but lacked confidence and opportunity. Tran. “They are more motivated. Kids are now coming straight off the
Theatre Showcase, Diondre addressed a large audience
When Aiken introduced the program, Diondre secured
an ensemble role in Once on This Island JR. and was
of participating schools saying, “I’ve learned so much bus, jumping onto the stage with dancing and choreography.”
about stepping out of my comfort zone, expressing
surprised to discover how accepting and encouraging When you attend a theatre production in the up, not care who is looking at me, and dance and sing
myself, and, most important, the value of trust in your
his castmates were. cafetorium at Clark Montessori High School in and feel like I fit in with other people in other schools.”
fellow cast and crew members and respect for your
“My biggest fear was rejection, and I never thought director. Being a part of this production has changed Cincinnati, you’ll see an improvised tech booth to the
Tran and his fellow Clark Montessori theatre team
I could be talented enough to be doing things like how I felt about my school, because I never knew how right of the front row. There you’ll find Paul Tran, a math
members, Brenda Bushong and Mary Gibson, have
this. I’ve grown. My first year may not have been my supportive, talented, and special we were or that we and science teacher, working with students to run the
produced three successful musicals through JumpStart
best year, but I really turned up.” Diondre worked hard, were even capable of putting on a show so beautiful light and sound cues. Tran’s calm, positive presence
Theatre. They look forward to carrying on the theatre
supported by his new theatre family, and earned the and excellent.” gently motivates his students to build their technical
tradition for many years, using the resources and
role of Mr. Mayor in Seussical JR. during Aiken’s second theatre skills. 2019 was Clark Montessori’s third and final
training they acquired through this ETF program.
year of JumpStart Theatre.
“JumpStart Theatre has changed the way our kids look
at school,” said Tran. “They are more motivated. Kids are
now coming straight off the bus, jumping onto the
stage with dancing and choreography.”
For Tran, JumpStart Theatre has brought positive
changes not only to his school and community, but
also to his personal life as well. “The [JumpStart Theatre]
bootcamps really got me out of my comfort zone,”
he said. “I’ve always been the math and science guy,
quiet and observant, but as I have gone through each
bootcamp, I’ve become more and more relaxed. I feel
like I’ve transformed into a person who can just jump
Diondre, left, performing in Suessical JR. Hairspray JR. cast at Aiken New Tech High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Paul Tran and student in tech booth.
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JUMPSTART THEATRE — THREE YEARS THAT LAST A LIFETIME PROGRESS — GRANTS WITH LIFELONG IMPACT
The Educational Theatre Foundation oversees a number of scholarship and grant programs for inducted
Thespians, their teachers, and their schools.
The JumpStart Theatre program creates
sustainable theatre arts programs in
middle schools where there previously
were none. Participating schools are
chosen through a rigorous application
process and receive training, materials,
and budget support to produce their
first full-scale musical production. The
support continues for three years until
the program becomes self-sustaining.
Students rehearsing at Mountain City Center for the Arts. Non-theatre teachers are equipped with
skills and resources to produce their
Mountain City Center for the Arts school’s first musical through a proven
combination of bootcamp style training
Uniquely situated in a rural area, Mountain City Center
and hands-on mentoring. The Educational
for the Arts’ (MCCA) sphere of influence reaches into
Theatre Foundation operates JumpStart
three states: Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Theatre through a national network of
While the center’s JumpStart Theatre process began
regional theatre company partners who
in the fall of 2019, regional hunger for children’s
are selected based on their track record of
performing arts was demonstrated by the strength
success in running educational programs
of the student response to the opportunity. One area
for children.
school has 20 percent of student population—54
students—participating, and another school has 33
percent participation. The average number of students
JumpStart Theatre
participating in a JumpStart Theatre program is 30 Partners Send a Troupe grant recipients, Thespian Troupe 6647
students annually, so these schools are significantly Send a Troupe to 2019 International Thespian Festival Grant Recipient
above average. Mountain City
Center for the Arts Academy of the Pacific Rim, Troupe 6647 Gliner called their ITF 2019 experience “truly
MCCA founder and owner Pete Forno said, “Having
Frostburg, Md. transformative.” While there, the troupe daily compared
been chosen for JumpStart Theatre makes us extremely “Our Thespians are motivated to move mountains,” said
notes about workshops, performances, and networking.
proud of the environment we’ve created at MCCA. The Meegan Gliner, director of Thespian Troupe 6647. “Going
“I will always remember their excitement, how it was
overwhelming response to it reinforces how important The Children’s to International Thespian Festival (ITF) was their dream.”
transforming their lives, and seeing them bond as a
JumpStart Theatre is to our rural area. The reach and Theatre In 2019, thanks to ETF’s Send a Troupe to Festival Grant, family,” she said.
power of this program is incredible. We’re honored to Cincinnat, Ohio 10 Thespians and two chaperones from the Academy
be part of it.” Immediately upon their return, the troupe began
of the Pacific Rim saw their dream come true. At ITF,
fundraising for 2020, when the troupe plans to return to
the nation’s premier summer event for high-achieving
ITF with 18 students.
Stages students and their teachers, they participated in
St. Louis Freestyle Theatre and Tech Challenge, auditioned for
St. Louis, Mo. colleges, and more.
At the Boston-area school in Massachusetts, Gliner’s
theatre troupe doubles as a leadership program, providing
grades five through 12 with a place to grow, showcase
talents, and entertain their community. Approximately 20
percent of the school’s population participates.
La Jolla Alliance The Send a Troupe to International Thespian Festival grant
Playhouse Theatre is available to troupes demonstrating financial need who
La Jolla, Calif. Atlanta, Ga. have never attended ITF. Each year up to two Thespian
troupes receive a one-time grant of up to $10,000 to help
cover registration fees and travel expenses for a teacher,
Students rehearsing on stage at Mountain City Center for the Arts.
Thespians, and additional chaperones. Thespian Troupe 6647 students en route to ITF.
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PROGRESS — GRANTS WITH LIFELONG IMPACT FOR STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND TEACHERS
the demolished buildings.” Since the rebuilding and students, and related issues.
costs exceeded the school’s insurance payouts,
ETF President Julie Cohen Theobald said, “We are so
extracurriculars were left to fend for themselves.
grateful to generous donors and partners such as MTI
However, Blancq and her troupe remained hopeful. “Our who appreciate how having theatre in schools has a
students have proven the old adage, the ‘show must positive impact on the entire school and its community.
go on.’ Despite these hardships, we still managed to These grants are in direct support of ETF’s mission to
participate in both state and district Thespian festivals provide financial support where it is needed most.”
in the high school and middle school levels.” She said,
MTI President and CEO Drew Cohen said, “In a perfect
“Theatre can be extremely therapeutic, and, in my opinion,
world, there wouldn’t be a need for these grants, but
there is no better way to build a sense of community than
these schools have demonstrated quite clearly why,
through a strong connection in the arts.”
in the real world, it is imperative for organizations to
The ETF grant application site remains open to assist provide support when circumstances warrant. The
any middle or high school theatre program affected theatre community prides itself on being there for one
by natural disasters. Impact may include damage or another, and we are proud to work with ETF to be there
destruction of equipment and facilities, cancellations of for these schools and their students.”
events, loss of projected revenue, dislocation of faculty
Of course, teachers are impacted when their students and schools get a boost. And that impact works both
ways, such as when teachers themselves get grants. The impact ripples through their classrooms and schools.
BookTix National Conference Grant Recipient
Damage to Palm Bay Prep Academy by Hurricane Michael.
Natural Disaster Grants Aid School Theatre Recovery Valerie O’Riordan, San Francisco, California
Valerie O’Riordan has been an EdTA professional
Two schools damaged by recent natural disasters received 89159, faced severe damage by Hurricane Michael in member, serving as the International Thespian Society
grants in 2019 to aid their recovery, thanks to an ETF grant October 2018. troupe director at an all-boys Catholic high school in
funded by licensing agency Music Theatre International Washington Middle School planned to use the grant San Francisco, California, for 19 years. For the last four
(MTI) and Oregon Thespians. The grant recipients are money to fund the backdrops and sets for its 2020 years, she has lacked the funds to attend the EdTA
Washington Middle School of Cairo, Georgia, and Palm Bay spring musical, Grease. Junior Thespian Troupe Director National Conference, or in fact, any outside form of
Prep Academy of Panama City, Florida. Austin Harrell says that the tornado struck three weeks professional development.
Washington Middle School, home to Junior Thespian before the Washington/Shiver Drama Club production In her application for a Booktix National Conference
Troupe 88011, was impacted by a tornado that hit Cairo of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. With the loss of seven Grant through ETF, she wrote, “Attending this
in March 2019. Palm Bay Prep Academy, home to both school days, many area teachers canceled field trips Conference allows me, and all of us (in that very special
Thespian Troupe 7949 and Junior Thespian Troupe for their students to see the production, resulting in a choir) to simply enjoy the magic and learn from one
significant reduction in ticket sales. another — then share it honestly and passionately with
“We are a rural, Title One school as it is, and this loss our students.”
of revenue has greatly impacted our show season,” As one of the seven 2019 BookTix grant recipients,
Harrell said. “We are not in a position to raise these extra O’Riordan reflected afterward, “Just sitting in the main
funds as our community is still recovering from this room, with all of those other drama teachers had
devastating tornado.” an impact on the inspiration that I still feel from the
The grant money will fund Palm Bay Prep Academy’s Conference. The playwriting workshop with John
school musical, Seussical Jr., as well as a curtain and Cariani, author of Almost, Maine, was awesome, and I
sound and lighting equipment. Thespian Troupe am going to use it in my introduction to acting class.” Valerie O’Riordan
Director Shelly Blancq said, “Our theatre classroom, O’Riordan added, “I didn’t expect to have a workshop teacher, asked us to look at our personal and professional
which housed our entire script library, and the with Sue Hamilton, who is a former student of mine! goals, and she helped me realize that mine are not too
auditorium, our performance space, was part of Hamilton, an award-winning director and acting
Tornado damage to the community surrounding Washington Middle School. far and wide to achieve at this point in my career.”
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NURTURING TALENT
Thespian Musicalworks Finalists
Jared Goudsmit Max Reinert
Wrath of the PTA Wrath of the PTA
Troupe 748 Troupe 748
Kirkwood H.S. Kirkwood H.S.
Mo. Mo.
Thespian Musicalworks finalists Max Reinert and Jared Goudsmit
Thespian Playworks Finalists
Gabi Garcia Sarah Lina Sparks
Ismene Silent Night
Troupe 5604 Troupe 6826
Sunset H.S. Orange County School of the Arts
Portland, Ore. Santa Ana, Calif.
Samuel Kaplan Breanna Spink
Memories of Vichy All Things Considered
Troupe 5869 Troupe 4101
Denver School of the Arts Lake Dallas H.S. Thespian Playworks finalists Gabi Garcia, Samuel Kaplan, Sarah Lina Sparks,
Thespian Musicalworks rehearsal at the 2019 International Thespian Festival. Colo. Corinth, Texas and Breanna Spink.
Taking New Works from ‘Page to Stage’
Thespian Filmworks Finalists
More than 1,100 students benefited from the Next During the week of ITF, the student writers work
Gabriel DeGraeve Savannah Horner
Generation Works program in 2019. “Next Gen,” with professional directors, dramaturgs, and musical Troupe 1 Troupe 7993
as it’s affectionately referred to, culminates at the directors, as well as student crews and casts. It all Natrona County H.S. Grimsley H.S.
International Thespian Festival (ITF) as a suite of culminates with staged readings of the works, and Casper, Wyo. Greensboro, N.C.
programs designed to promote original writing by and a screening of the film, before a live audience at ITF.
Evelyn Granados Kea Kamiya
for high school student members of the International The students’ musical and plays also get printed in Troupe 7093 Troupe 7937
Thespian Society. Dramatics magazine, which has been published for Western Guilford H.S. State College of Florida
high school theatre students by the Educational Greensboro, N.C. Collegiate School Thespian Filmworks finalists Savannah Horner, Evelyn Granados, and Gabriel
The Next Gen program includes Thespian Playworks, DeGraeve.
Theatre Association for 90 years. Bradenton, Fla.
Thespian Musicalworks, Thespian Filmworks, and
Thespian Criticworks, which result in four plays, a All in all, more than 1,000 students attended the
musical, a film, and critiques written by Thespians. Next performances of these original works. More than 100 Thespian Criticworks Finalists
Gen also commissions a play and a musical written by volunteered to be members of the eight casts, and about Walker Dixon Janie Nalbandian
professionals expressly for Thespians. a dozen volunteered as crew. Fourteen students were Troupe 3617 Troupe 3950
selected, out of 109 entries, as Next Generation finalists. Annapolis H.S. School for Creative and
Whatever the future of the writers or their scripts, these Md. Performing Arts,
programs offer an in-depth experience in a creative Cincinnati, Ohio
Christopher Martell
discipline seldom taught in high school. Troupe 7644 Josephine Palmarini
New Kent H.S. Troupe 3950
As a bonus, for the last three years, the Dramatists Guild Va. School for Creative and
Foundation, whose mission is to support theatrical Performing Arts Thespian Criticworks finalists Josephine Palmarini, Janie Nalbandian, Walker
Dixon, and Christopher Martell.
writers, has hosted the Next Gen play and musical Cincinnati, Ohio
winners at its New York City gala in November. This
year’s experience included a master class from Andrew Thespian Next Generation Works Sponsors
Lippa, DGF board president, as well as one-on-one
Next Generation Works is sponsored by National Theatre Susie Sits Shiva by Arlene Hutton was the 2019 play
time with other writers and a chance to get firsthand Institute commission, sponsored by Dramatists Play Service.
encouragement from masters of the craft. Thespian Playworks is sponsored by Concord Theatricals.
Dramaturg Nick Pappas and Thespian writer Breanna Spink Dreamland, with music/book by Chris Miller and book/
Thespian Musicalworks is sponsored by TRW. lyrics by Nathan Tysen, was the 2019 musical commission,
Thespian Filmworks is sponsored by New York sponsored by Concord Theatricals.
Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.
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GALAS RAISE $335,000, HONOR LEGENDS, CELEBRATE STUDENTS
Thespians performing at the 2019 Broadway Back to School.
Shaiman and Wittman received the Broadway Back to School Award in recognition of their impact as key
leaders in the theatrical industry and education, building access and excellence in school theatre. Broadway
Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a valued charitable partner of EdTA for two decades, received the Standing Ovation
Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman at the 2019 Broadway Back to School. Award in recognition of an organization which supports the principles and mission of the association.
Broadway Back to School honors Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
The fifth annual ETF Broadway Back to School benefit The event featured entertainment by Laura Benanti,
gala gathered together Broadway stars, current John Cariani, Gavin Creel, J. Harrison Ghee, and Carla
Thespians, and an audience of theatre education Stickler with tributes from Patti LuPone and Chita Rivera.
supporters in New York’s Edison Ballroom to honor The evening was co-hosted by actress Laura Benanti
Broadway icons Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and recent Thespian alum Brannon Evans, winner of
as well as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The the Democracyworks essay contest and recipient of a
event raised more than $155,000 to support theatre scholarship funded by the Broadway production of To
education programs for underserved schools. Kill a Mockingbird through ETF. Chita Rivera Patti LuPone J. Harrison Ghee as Crystal Demure
Julie Cohen-Theobald and Matt Conover. Brannon Evans and Laura Benanti. Marc Shaiman performing Thespians performing
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GALAS RAISE $335,000, HONOR LEGENDS, CELEBRATE STUDENTS
Thespians performing at the 2019 Thespians Go Hollywood.
Industry Award to Mark Kaufman, executive vice president for Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, in recognition of their
commitment to ETF’s mission and vision of shaping lives by financially supporting school theatre, making theatre
more accessible, as well as building the national audience through high standards in theatrical production.
Bernadette Peters performing at the 2019 Thespians Go Hollywood.
Bernadette Peters honored at Thespians Go Hollywood
Broadway legend Bernadette Peters was the guest Hosted by actress Nia Vardalos, the evening’s
of honor at the fourth annual ETF Thespians Go performers and presenters included Rachel Bloom,
Hollywood gala, supporting theatre education Merle Dandridge, Megan Hilty, Cheyenne Jackson,
programs in need by bringing together film, theatre, Jennifer Kumiyama, Matthew Morrison, Juan Pablo Di
and television professionals with current high school Pace, and Marissa Jaret Winokur.
Thespians. Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures received the
Peters received the Craig Zadan Theatre for Life Award,
ETF Entertainment Industry Award, which took place at
which recognizes an individual who has dedicated Juan Pablo Di Pace Megan Hilty and Cheyenne Jackson Merle Dandridge
the Avalon Hollywood and raised over $180,000.
their life to promoting and preserving the joy of
theatre, inspiring young artists, and leaving a lasting
impact on generations to come. The award is named
after the late producer Craig Zadan, who received the
award posthumously in 2018 along with his producing
partner, Neil Meron. They were recognized as pioneers
in redefining and increasing access to musical theatre
for a new generation.
In accepting her award, Peters told the students onstage,
“The only job that young people have is to stay open,
open to your teachers and your inspiration,” before
performing “Children Will Listen” from Into the Woods.
The original Hairspray duo, Matthew Morrison and
Jennifer Kumiyama Marissa Jaret Winokur, presented the ETF Entertainment Bernadette Peters and Neil Meron Thespian cast and crew join professional cast and honorees post-performance
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ETF TO LAUNCH INITIATIVE FOR RACIAL EQUITY IN SCHOOL THEATRE PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER FOR EDTA CHAPTERS & ITS TROUPES
The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) was In 2019, Oregon Thespians became the first chapter
launched in 2017 by the Educational Theatre to establish both an investment fund and a chapter
Association (EdTA) as a supporting foundation to raise endowment fund through ETF, followed by similar
funds for charitable programs that benefit theatre investment funds established by the Arizona, Arkansas,
students and teachers as well as school theatre Indiana, Kansas, and Ohio chapters.
programs.
ETF investment funds serve to relieve volunteer leaders
ETF also serves as a national community foundation for of fund management responsibility for large sums of
school theatre, offering EdTA chapters and International money from donations, bequests, or surpluses.
Thespian Society troupes an opportunity to have According to ETF Vice President of Development
professionally managed investments and endowed Marion Combs, “Individual donors can also work with
funds, as well as planned giving programs, and to ETF to set up annual awards or scholarships, or may
benefit from donor-advised funds. ETF can also assist designate their gifts or bequests to benefit a specific
chapters and troupes when they receive special gifts, chapter or troupe.”
such as securities, stock, or real estate.
OPERATING REVENUE & EXPENSES
1% 1%
• Contributions and Grants: $1,455,188
JumpStart Theatre students from Roberts Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Other Income: $10,000
2018 2019
The foundation’s Initiative for Racial Equity in School which ETF will grow a permanent fund to support the
REVENUE REVENUE
Theatre will work to increase access to school theatre in initiative’s vision.
• Contributions and Grants: $1,269,815
communities facing racial disparity. Each year, ETF will • Other Income: $13,450
award grants to schools to produce a musical or play
with the support of a professional production team of
99% 99%
color, brought in to act as mentors to students.
The establishment of the initiative is inspired by the
life mission of Craig Zadan, a musical theatre visionary
with a lifelong commitment to addressing issues of
diversity. Before his untimely passing in 2018, he had 5% 13% 7%
agreed to accept ETF’s Theatre for Life Award, along
• Management and General: $40,295
with his producing partner Neil Meron, at Thespians 3% • Special Events: $52,500 15%
Go Hollywood. The award recognized their unique 37% • Program and Scholarships: $626,372
contributions in fostering racial equity and their
2018
• Fundraising & Development: $419,235 2019
pioneering work to redefine and increase access to 23%
musical theatre for new generations. Craig Zadan EXPENSES • Management and General: $68,247 EXPENSES
• Special Events: $149,371
His passing sparked an outpouring of love and concern, The initiative is currently in a formative stage; watch for • Program and Scholarships: $418,456
55% • Fundraising & Development: $225,248
resulting in $280,000 in donations to the Craig Zadan updates throughout 2020. For more information, please • Support to Funded Entity EdTA: $127,588 42%
Memorial Fund. These gifts serve as seed money from contact Marion Combs at mcombs@edtfoundation.org.
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DONORS We are pleased to acknowledge the following donors for their generosity and support of the Educational Theatre Foundation in 2019.
Stars Netflix Friends of ETF Ben Slabach Brian Benz Matching Gift Companies
New York Conservatory for Lori Valentine Gail Bernstein
• Visionary ($25,000 and up) Dramatic Arts • Advocate ($500 - $999) Abbie Van Nostrand Cammy BihlT Abbott Laboratories
Concord Theatricals Realtime Music Solutions The Allstate Foundation Wendy Wachtell & Bob Graziano Gary D. BrewerT Apple, Inc.
The Diller-Von Furstenberg Family Seat Yourself Anonymous Scott WilsonT Broadway Fantasy Camp The Bank of America Charitable
Mark WeinsteinT Nancy Brown Foundation, Inc.
Foundation
The Ford Foundation
Arkansas Thespians
Laurie BaskinT
• Patron ($100 - $249) Sammy Buck Caterpillar Foundation
Robert Greenblatt • Director ($3,000 - $4,999) BTOTS KidsT Harold BarnesT Ginny ButschT KeyBank Foundation
Music Theatre International The American Academy of Dramatic Debbie Corbin Hilary BergmannT Megan CaseT Magid Glove and Safety
On The Stage Arts Jake CullensT Rachel BloomT & Dan Gregor Marlyse Cohen Manheim, Inc.
Oregon Thespians BMD – Broadway Media Distribution Brian Curl Cait BothwellT Nancy Cohen Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &
Dean Pitchford & Michael Mealiffe Coty & Pete Forno Brandon Dixon Cory Boyd Sheri Coker Garrison LLC
Playbill Bob & Marti Fowler Helen Duranleau-Brennan David Chase Jennie Gordon CoonT Pella Rolscreen Foundation
John Goldwyn & Jeff Klein Philip Elhai & Krista Carson Elhai Theresa CollinsT Marci Cooperstein Prudent Financial, Inc.
• Benefactor ($15,000 - $24,999) Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau Barrett FoaT Marlyse Cohen Margy CrosbyT Sony Pictures Entertainment
AMDA College & Conservatory of Harley Neuman & Kevin Yorn Richard Frazier Russell Cohen Taylor DavisT Walt Disney Company Foundation
the Performing Arts Rebecca Childs Weingart Foundation
Anonymous • Designer ($2,000 - $2,999) Steve Halper
David Tate HastingsT John Conover
Chris Dickon
John Michael DurnilT
Broadway.com Abingdon Theatre Company Christine CoxT
Herbert and Gertrude Haverstadt Rilla Foster Endowed and Major Gifts
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Amy Bennett Foundation Jim Curtis
Foundation Sandy & Joel Friedman
Disney Parks Live Entertainment Jess Cagle J. Jason DaunterT The Educational Theatre Foundation
Adam Hayward Rona Gabin
Disney Theatrical Group California Thespians Maxwell David wishes to permanently recognize
Jeffrey Hunt John M. HardawayT
HBO Sandra & Sheldon Cohen Dan DoergerT operating, endowment, program,
Iowa Thespians Jessica Harms & Robbie Heath
ShowTix4U Matt ConoverT Allison & Matthew Dolan and capital contributions of $25,000
Laughter Unlimited Inc. Irene ImbodenT
The Shubert Organization Dramatic Publishing Company Lindsey FranxmanT, Miss Jacksonville and above. Thank you for making a
Maryland Thespians Sharon Kneip
Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures Georgia Thespians 2019 lasting impact on theatre students and
Gloria McIntyre Ashley L. Kruger
The Wunderkinder Foundation Emily Gerson Saines & Andrew Kari Freudenberger teachers:
Dessie MoynihanT David LaFleche
Saines Glenn HalcombT
• Underwriter ($10,000 - $14,999) The Samuel & LaTanya R. Jackson
New Jersey Thespians
William Halcomb
Marcy Lebovitz Eleanora C.U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third
Atticus LLC Joe NortonT Tiffany LeeT Bank, Trustee
Foundation Jessica Harris
Bodymics Justin Paul Kit LindblomT, MFA The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Beth Klein
Booktix: Online Ticketing Solution Jennifer Salke Nick, Amy & Cecilia LorenzT The Diller-Von Furstenberg Family
Stephen Llanusa Brad KoepenickT
Broadway Licensing/Playscripts Pat Santanello Andrew MaddocksT Foundation
Max Mutchnick Donna Langley
Dramatists Guild Foundation Susan Schwarz Jessica Mallery The Ford Foundation
Nebraska Thespians Carol Lommen
Dramatists Play Service South Carolina Thespians Melvin S. MarshT Robert Greenblatt
Lee Perlman Geoffrey LowerT ITS #1 NCHS ‘81
Mark DrumT Candy Spelling Kathleen MartinT Bequest of Melba Day Sparks
Tony Phelan & Joan Rater Ben MartinT
Nancy & Ken Duffy Catherine Thermond Scott & Jimmy Matejek-Morris Henning (1993)
WorldStage Brett Marz
Hilton Virginia Thespians Molly McGee The Lehrer-Seller Family Fund
Gai Laing Jones & Wendell Jones • Performer ($1,000 - $1,999) Sam WattersT Julie McDonald
Justin & Mikaela McSherry
Isabelle Meyer The H.B., E.W., and F.R. Luther
AlvinT and Elizabeth Katz The Angelson Family Foundation West Virginia Thespians Sandy Morgan Charitable Foundation, Fifth
Jeff WhitingT Victor T. Mitchell Miranda MorrisT
The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Gigi Cohen & Michael Levin Third Bank and Narley L. Haley,
Mimi Moller Chris MurphyT
The Mackintosh Foundation Barnes Dennig
Hunter BellT
• Enthusiast ($250 - $499) Joey, Sydney and Iyla Monk Caela O’Connell
Co-Trustees
Irene M. Mecchi NBC Universal
Anonymous RayT & Courtney Palasz Liz Olds
James & Lauren Miller Benefits Network Insurance National Endowment for the Arts
Alabama Thespians Dylan PassT Kim OsmondT
National Theater Institute The Broadway League Oregon Thespians
Ralph Bernstein Ruthy Pincus Jesus PerezT
NBC Universal Broadway Life: Student Group Travel Dean Pitchford & Michael Mealiffe
Carrie Casselman Todd Robinson Brooke PhillipsT
The Shubert Foundation The California Educational Theatre The Shubert Foundation
Donna Gerardi Andrea Roney Laura PojeT
Aaron Sorkin Association The Wunderkinder Foundation
Debby Gibbs Judy ScanlingT Rachel ReinerT
Theatrical Rights Worldwide Cleveland Play House
Nancy GibbsT Lauren Schneider James SchererT
Julie Cohen Theobald Marion & Dr. Diana Combs denotes Thespian alumni and member
Hawaii Thespians Mary Schuttler Tammy Schneider
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ICM Partners of Club 29, the International Thespian
Indiana Thespians Bryan & Kat Shaiman Allison SchraderT
Kansas Thespians Society alumni annual giving program
Broadway Circle Louisiana Thespians Christa & Stephen Skiles Anne Schwartz
Mr. John Langley & Mr. Lane Mayer
Sandra Lundgren Nicole Snyder & Eric Charmelo Caroline Simendinger
• Producer ($5,000 - $9,999) James & Merry Mosbacher
Michael Nicklin
Anita Martin Laura StoneT Betsy Singer-Lefton
We greatly appreciate each gift given
A + E Networks Jim MillerT Successful Products Company in support of the Educational Theatre
Ohio Thespians Sucherman Group
Bright Lights Big City Tours LLC Missouri Thespians Keith VogtT Foundation, and we have made
Open Jar Institute David SutherlandT
Broadway Across America Paul Nagle & Daphne GronichT John David Williams every effort to ensure the accuracy
Peter Royston Joann H. Taylor
Frederic R. Coudert Foundation Oklahoma Thespians Angel Wuellner of this listing. Please notify Cait
Savannah College of Art & Design Christina Teed
Lila Gallimore Trust Stephen Oremus Aileen Zeigler Bothwell, Development Associate,
Robert W. ScottT Louis VolpeT
of any inaccuracies or omissions by
Thomas & Ellen Hoberman
Junior Theatre Group
Danny StrongT
Tracey Pakosta & Lisa Katz
James Palmarini
• Donor (up to $99) Ariana Wermer-Colan
contacting her at 513-977-5529 or
Scott Walker Anonymous Gavin Alexander WilsonT MD
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Kathryn RiversT cbothwell@edtf.org.
Theatrefolk Kehinde Oluwaponmile Akinyemi Ali WintersT
Jackson Musical Karen Shrivanian Jennifer Wyatt
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