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Annual ReportFLORIDA THEATRE

Our mission statement

The mission of The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc., as a nonprofit organi-zation, is to enhance the North Florida community’s quality of life by providing diverse and memorable arts and entertainment experiences, and by preserving a unique historic Jacksonville landmark.

Dear Friends and Supporters,

On behalf of the Florida Theatre Board of Directors and professional staff, we are pleased to present the Annual Report for the fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2020. Just 5-1/2 months into the year, Florida Theatre operations were of course cut short by Covid-19. The pandemic to be a challenge that casts a shadow over everything else. In fact, while preparing this report, we were surprised to remember how many good things happened before the theatre closed on March 12.

The biggest news before COVID-19 was that the Florida Theatre merged with Theatreworks, one of Jacksonville’s oldest arts organizations, dedicated to bringing the finest professional touring children’s theatre to Jacksonville to perform for school audiences. With no donor overlap and entirely complementary programming, the merger reduced costs, increased profitability, and allowed the Theatreworks staff to focus on programming.

Even though it was 38 weeks and 6 days from March 12 to the next show, attendance was already strong enough that the venue management magazine VenuesNow would ultimately rank the Florida Theatre as one of the Top 20 Tour Stops in North America for 2020. Many other highlights are captured in these pages. As of this writing, we’re open again, but at 50% of our capacity, with an upcoming schedule that is a fraction of what we’re accustomed to. We have changed our presentation this year so you can see in measurable terms exactly what was lost during the second half of Fiscal 2020.

This report doesn’t capture everything, however. One hundred nineteen show workers (stagehands, box office representatives, security workers, bartenders) still do not have significant employment. Our administrative staff is 25% smaller than it was in March. Everyone still employed at the theatre is working for reduced wages.

In a typical year, the Florida Theatre’s budget is about $9.5 million. In this particular year, 96% of the income we would have earned in the second half of the year disappeared. We were fortunate to receive help covering our survival costs

from a Payroll Protection Program Loan and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan from the Small Business Administration; a CARES Act Grant from the City of Jacksonville; and a Covid-19 Response Business Community Relief Loan from Vystar Credit Union and the City of Jacksonville.

We also made it this far because the theatre’s supporters stepped up. Community First Credit Union renewed its season sponsorship for five years, and 100% of our Corporate Partners renewed their annual memberships too. The number of individuals making a membership contribution fell by just 5%, and the f act that the number of donors fell just slightly is a strong statement about the importance of the Florida Theatre in our communal lives.

One good thing to come out of the pandemic is that as long as the theatre was closed anyway, we accelerated a $2 million improvement project slated for next summer, and replaced the theatre’s seats and sound system. It was possible to do that work now because we already had dedicated funds in the bank, plus a match from the City of Jacksonville. Thanks to all of the campaign donors listed later in this report, as well as Mayor Lenny Curry, his administration, and the Jacksonville City Council for their support of improving the historic Florida Theatre.

We’re open again with a limited schedule of performances. Some people are comfortable attending, and some are waiting until we are truly in an “all clear” position. In either case, we are pleased to share this Annual Report with you, and to thank you for your own support of the Florida Theatre. We look forward to seeing you again soon. PS – In a nod to one of this year’s “at home” past times, this year’s report is presented as a coloring book. Click here to download printable pages you can color with your family. Then take a photo of your creation and post it to social media using the tag @floridatheatre.

Tom Bolling Chairman

Numa Saisselin President

Letter to ourSupporters

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The Florida Theatre was pleased to promote or co-promote these performing artists, ensembles and events during the 2019-2020 fiscal year:Peppa PigScott StappBaby Shark LiveBert KreischerLil DuvalBenise – Fuego! Spirit of SpainAnjelah JohnsonRumours of Fleetwood MacRobert RandolphCat & NatSwitchfootRocky Horror Picture ShowCody Ko & Noel MillerHere Come the MummiesWe Will Rock YouRoy Orbison & Buddy Holly Hologram ShowDane CookMindi AbairKevin JamesGreg GutfeldDwight YoakamSteven WrightDisney Jr. Holiday PartyPaula PoundstoneKidz BopMystery Science TheatreIl DivoDave Koz Christmas Tour with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington, Chris WalkerLeonid & FriendsTrisha YearwoodThe Very Hungry CaterpillarPeter White, Euge Groove, Vincent Ingrala, Lindsey WebsterRudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, the MusicalBlackberry SmokeNew Year’s Eve with JJ Grey & Mofro

Elvis Birthday BashCriss AngelThe Righteous BrothersDemetri MartinQueensrÿcheJesse CookPout-Pout Fish, for schoolsDaniel Tiger’s NeighborhoodLouie Anderson & Rita RudnerNewton’s Apple, for schoolsSinbadKansasBlippi LiveChicken Dance, for schoolsABBA ManiaHarriet Tubman, for schoolsBlack ViolinDrew & Ellie HolcombMasters of IllusionTom PapaJimmy WebbKevin SmithDinosaur World LiveUFOThe Wild KrattsSteep Canyon RangersLittle River Band & Lords of 52nd StreetThe Office - The MusicalSouthside Johnny & the Asbury JukesGet the Led OutKeb’ Mo’Fairy Tales of GrimmDoug Berky - Gems: The World’s Wisdom StoriesDoug Berky’s No ShowPrincess ThimbelinaJustin WillmanFollow Me: Virtual Escape RoomPryor and LeeJohn Lewis: Good Trouble

The Florida Theatre thanks these organizations for bringing their events to the Florida Theatre during the 2019-2020 fiscal year:TEDxJacksonvilleTheatreworksRuPaul’s Drag RaceI Love Music TourCommunity NutcrackerMoscow BalletBarbershop Harmony SocietyLJ ProductionsNE FL Scholastic Art AwardsGreat Guitar GatheringNorth American Entertainment

Events in the year2019-2020

Year in review2019-2020

OCTOBER 1The Florida Theatre’s fiscal 2019-2020 year began on October 1 with a performance of Peppa Pig, a live stage production based on the Nick Jr. cartoon and hit TV show.

OCTOBER 12Jacksonville native Lil Duval returned to the Florida Theatre.

OCTOBER 23Cat & Nat hosted a meet and greet for their fans on the stage after their show, including Dana Gordon (seated center).

OCTOBER 19TEDxJacksonville returned to the Florida Theatre with a lineup of local and national speakers, and demonstrations of robotics and autonomous vehicles. POP was the theme. “POP is the birthplace of ideas. POP is what comes next. Be ready for it.”

Statements of Financial Position

ASSETS For the year that ended September 30, 2020 2019CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents $1,204,007 $ 1,526,593

Accounts receivable 22,036 70,325

Grants receivable 11,763

Promises to give, net, due within one year 511,306 228,127

Inventory 34,815 32,308

Prepaid expenses 71,275 196,952

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $1,855,202 $2,054,305

NON-CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents, restricted 1,102,038 702,077

Promises to give, net, due after one year 157,616 202,736

Beneficial interest in assets held by the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, Inc.

1,164,247 1,125,386

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 950,383 239,772

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 3,374,284 2,269,971

TOTAL ASSETS $5,229,486 $4,324,276LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSCURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 453,235 $ 194,122

Deferred revenue 1,446,204 2,386,713

Current portion of capital lease obligation 15,244 14,530

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,914,683 2,595,365

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Notes Payable 150,000 -

Capital lease obligation, less current portion 6,566 21,810

TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 156,566 21,810

TOTAL LIABILITIES $2,071,249 $2,617,175

NET ASSETS: Without donor restrictions 575,964 (547,969)

With donor restrictions

Restricted by purpose 1,418,026 1,129,684

Restricted in perpetuity 1,164,247 1,125,386

TOTAL NET ASSETS 3,158,237 1,707,101

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 5,229,486 $ 4,324,276

2019-2020

Year in review continued...NOVEMBER 6The Florida Theatre’s First Annual VIP Concert happened at Bowing Oaks. The invitation-only event was a thank you for the Florida Theatre’s Corporate Partners and most important individual donors and members. After cocktails and an informal dinner in the courtyard of Bowing Oaks, the evening featured a private concert by The Lords of 52nd Street, Legends of the Billy Joel Band, starring Russell Javors (guitar), Liberty DeVito (drums) and Richie Cannata (sax), the band members that recorded Billy Joel’s Grammy Award winning albums of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Lighting, sound and production was sponsored by AVL Productions and Eventcraft.

Statement of Activities

FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Without Donor Restrictions

With Donor Restrictions

2020Total

2019Total

REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT

Contributions $793,306 - $793,306 $707,139

Capital campaign contributions - $1,042,801 1,042,801 566,901

In-Kind contributions 119,171 - 119,171 132,000

City of Jacksonville grant 306,299 - 306,299 261,580

State of Florida grant 53,503 - 53,503 18,356

COVID-19 assistance 628,039 - 628,039 -

Ticket sales 3,237,106 - 3,237,106 6,072,818

Rental income 412,669 - 412,669 470,537

Concession revenues 508,013 - 508,013 892,389

School show revenues 35,545 - 35,545 -

Fundraising events 31,160 - 31,160 244,657

Other income 12,664 - 12,664 7,592

Investment income, net 220 83,876 84,096 (21,047)

Net assets released from restrictions 799,474 (799,474) - -

TOTAL REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT $6,937,169 $327,203 $ 7,264,372 $9,352,922

EXPENSES Program services - Production $3,855,959 - $3,855,959 $6,764,520

Supporting services:

Management and general 1,555,099 - 1,555,099 1,534,434

Fundraising and development 588,990 - 588,990 443,792

TOTAL EXPENSES 6,000,048 - 6,000,048 8,742,746

Change in net assets before merger of Theatreworks, Inc.

$937,121 $327,203 1,264,324 610,176

Net assets merged in from Theatreworks, Inc. 186,812 - 186,812 -

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS: 1,123,933 327,203 1,451,136 610,176

NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR (547,969) 2,255,070 1,707,101 1,096,925

NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $ 575,964 $ 2,582,273 $ 3,158,237 $1,707,101

2019-2020

Year in review continued...

DECEMBER 5Two of Jacksonville’s oldest and most important arts organizations merged on this date, when Theatreworks, the 40-year old organization dedicated to bringing the very best touring children’s theatre to Jacksonville, merged into the Florida Theatre as a program of the theatre. Pictured are Theatreworks Executive Director Jamie Kent (left) and Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin (right).

NOVEMBER 22Comedian Steven Wright greeted fans after his performance, including super fan Community First Credit Union Vice President of Marketing Roger Rassman (third from left).

NOVEMBER 11Florida Theatre on the Road, the program that brings great performances to other venues around town, co-presented saxophone player Mindi Abair with WJCT Public Media at the WJCT Soundstage.

NOVEMBER 14At a press conference, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced a $5 million matching fund for capital improvements to the historic Florida Theatre during the next five years. Pictured left to right are Florida Theatre Board Vice Chair Leslie Gordon, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, and Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin.

Where the Audience Came From 2019-2020 51%

DUVAL COUNTY

3%1%

13%8%

NASSAU

BAKER

ST. JOHNS

CLAY

11% ELSEWHEREIN FLORIDA

6% GEORGIA

During the last fiscal year, Florida Theatre ticket buyers included residents of all 50 United States, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Internationally, ticket buyers attended the Florida Theatre from as far away as Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Suriname, and Taiwan.

OTHER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS

7%

TOTAL ATTENDANCE

TOTAL TICKET BUYERS

TOTAL CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS

PERFORMANCES PRESENTED BY THE THEATRE | 44

VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES ONLINE | 8

PERFORMANCES CO-PROMOTED BY THE THEATRE | 34

MOVIES PRESENTED BY THE THEATRE | 3

THEATRE RENTAL EVENTS | 27

CANCELED OR POSTPONED EVENTS | 62

TOTAL EVENTS

72,571

18,002

2,145

105

compared to 162,467 in 2019



compared to 168 in 2019







DECEMBER 9The Marquee Reception at the home of former Board Chair Irene Lazzara and her husband Gasper has been a Florida Theatre holiday tradition for many years. The reception honors the Florida Theatre Members who contribute at the Marquee levels every year.


Bennie Shaw, Robert Kastner, Yvonne Shaw, Cynthia Kastner

Numa Saisselin, Greg Smith, Steve Rathel

Gloria Sabian, Lisa Gibbs, Cely & Ralph Sevelius, Bill & Vyki Barton

ECONOMIC IMPACT

$8.5M $6.4M $371K$450K 261

Budget Profile2019-2020

35%MANAGEMENT &

GENERAL EXPENSES

COSTSINCOME

23%ARTIST FEES

1%DEPRECIATION

41%OTHER PROGRAM

& PRODUCTIONEXPENSES

45%TICKET SALES

5%GRANTS

14%CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

CONTRIBUTIONS

14%OTHER EARNED

INCOME

13%CONTRIBUTIONS

9%COVID-19

ASSISTANCE

NET SURPLUS

$1,451,136

$6,000,048$7,264,372

Total Economic Impactcompared to 12.9M in 2019

State Government Revenuecompared to 683K in 2019

Full Time Equivalent Jobscompared to 401 in 2019

Household Incomecompared to 9.8M in 2019

Local Government Revenuecompared to 570K in 2019


DECEMBER 10Florida Theatre on the Road brought jazz guitarist Peter White’s Christmas Tour to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall for a sold out performance.

DECEMBER 18The Florida Theatre welcomed a new piece of public art to its neighborhood, when Jaxoscope, by Shasti O’Leary Soudant, was dedicated in Jessie B. Smith Park across the street from the theatre.

DECEMBER 21A holiday tradition, admission is free to a movie with a donation of non-perishable food to Feeding Northeast Florida. Enough food for about 1,000 meals is donated at a screening of The Santa Clause, starring Tim Allen.

DECEMBER 21 Northeast Florida native and international recording and touring artist JJ Grey and his band Mofro rang in 2020 with an epic New Year’s Eve performance.

THANK YOUThe Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. is the nonprofit corporation that has managed and programmed the historic Florida Theatre in a public/private partnership with the City of Jacksonville, which owns the building, since 1987. The Theatre earns 85% of its annual budget from the sale of tickets and other business activities. Donations and sponsorships from these 2,145 Individual and Business Members of the Florida Theatre, who made a gift between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020, helped to close the budget gap and preserve the Florida Theatre as the cultural anchor of downtown Jacksonville.

Starring Role $5,000 - $9,999

Leading Role $2,500 - $4,999

Director's Circle $10,000 and above

Rachel and Brian Bechtel, William Faver, Karl Frisch, Anthony Godboldt, Leslie and Patrick Gordon, JKS Builders, Inc., Cindy and Bob Kastner, Carolyn Klucha and Keith Maas, Patricia and Fitzhugh Powell, Lorraine Rodriguez and Kyle Etzkorn, The Schultz Foundation, Inc., Michael Snyder, Pat Walsh, Marlene and Ed White.

Chris Bernhardt, Holly and Donald Cameron, Ann and John Carey, Judith and Brian Carney, Susan and Joe Downes, Janeanne and Robert Frulla, Peggy Holt and Rick Beaver, The Hot Stamp Company, Elizabeth K. and Wesley J. Jennison, Sarah and Richard Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Ann and Doug Leinenwever, Susan and Vince McCormack, Meyers-Labenz Family Charitable Fund, John Pramuka, Kellie and Drew Prusiecki, Annette and Paul Ross, Elizabeth Tate and Daniel Danies, Vicki and James Van Horn, Roberta and Robert Welton, Heidi and James White.

Featured Role $1,000 - $2,499Anonymous (2), Kristanna Barnes, Vyki and Bill Barton, Ray Baumgardner, Sally and Warren Bennett, Bold City Brewery, Maureen and Tom Bolling, Susan and Robert Bream, Tracy and PC Bryant, K.C. and Tama Caldabaugh, Louis Caldropoli, Deb and Jeffrey Caltrider, Marge and Danny Cash, Dorothy and Ron Cheeley, Jill and John Cole, Leslie and Dale Crisp, Jeff Curry, John DeVault, III, Kelly and Michael Diaz, Mark Dill, Sandi and Tony Dobbs, Susan and Ron Elinoff, Fluffy Cuts Grooming, Meredith and Mark Frisch Advised Fund, Susan and WC Gentry, Marcia and Henry Gerkens, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Glover, Mr. Paul Grainger, Grassroots Natural Market, Jo-Ann Gurley, Julie Hammack, Patte and Dave Henry, Karen and Adam Herbert, Darlene and Barnet Joseph, Chandra and Steve Kendall, John Kitchens, Judy and George Klein, Crystal and Gerald Koss, Helen M. Lane, Joan and Ronald Levin, Jennifer Logsdon and Francisco Gutierrez, The Martinez Wechter Family, WK McDaniel, Jr., Janet Murphy, Johnny Nettles, Tillie and Larry Newkirk, Cindy and Eric Norman, Nancy and Daffin Oakley, Sandra and Michael Oster, William Parker, Brenda and Earle Pickens, Nikki and Ivan Porter, Anthony Potochick, Steven Rathel, Belinda and Daryl Ray, Robert Reed, Julie and Richard Reichard, Linda and Bruce Reid, Bradley Richards, Lesley Roberts, Jamie Rood, Kimberly Sadler, Laurie and Numa Saisselin, Sally Industries, Carol and Thomas Schacht, Ginny and Douglas Schlosser, Cely and Ralph Sevelius, Meg and David Sheffield, Caroline and David Sheppard, Celestine and Darnell Smith, Carl Spadaro, Mrs. C. Herman Terry, Katy Thompson, Gavin Turner, Charles Vannostran, Arthur Waczkowski, Julie Walker, Jill Wannemacher and Jon Ebacher, Zimmerman Family Foundation.

Bank of America, Tracy and Michael Greene, Irene and Gasper Lazzara, Elaine and Bob Perrett, Susan and John Ryzewic.

Cameo Role $500 - $999Anonymous (2), Scott Alexander, Carl Bailey, Shirley and Doug Balboni, Dave Balz, Robert Bastin, Montye Beamer and Kenneth Hooper, Kile Bell, Rick Bell, Mary Berger, Edie Best, Ted Bixby, Dana and Todd Bosco, Harlan Bost, Elizabeth and Annon Bozeman, Jill and Mike Bradberry, Stanley Brandies, Bruce Brownell, John Bush, Tonya and Matt Caufield, Louise Chambers, Christina and Harold Chapman, Jill and Paul Chappano, Ron Clark, William Clark, Lee Ann and Jeff Clements, Marci and Chris Connelly, Pat and Russell Cordes, Mary Creel, Sonya Crist, Diana Davis, Daune and Jim Davis, Leanne and Jerome Davis, Mi-chael Devereaux, Erik and Michelle Diaz, Diettrich Planning, Kim Duke, Dinny and Ken Duncan, Barbara and Kenny Eaton, Laura and Robert Edwards, Rita and Stanley Entsminger, Mark Evans, Julie Fallon, Karen and Scott Fandrich, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Deb-ora and Ed Fleming, Kelly and Michael Fletchall, Pat and Ben Frisch, Deb and Mike Geisler, Linda and Don George, Lisa Glisson and Hinton Nobles, Luetta and Charles Graham, Leonard Grinstead, Alice Gronert, Joseph Gutierrez, Richard Habres, Richard Habres, Tashia Hale, Mark Hall, Mary Ellen Halle, Judy and Peter Hargitai, Peggy and Steve Harlen, Tracie and Randall Hellman, The Herrera-Roster Family, Mark Hickinbotham, Tracy and Gregory Hilton, Joyce and Craig Hoffman, Tim Holden, Beth Holley, Steven Holton, Mary Jo and Elliott Horne, J & M Painting Plus, Cynthia and Michael Janssen, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron and Meredith Jespersen, Steven Johnson, Mark Jone, Randy Kammer and Jeff Wollitz, Michael Keeley, Sean Kelly, Sarah and Mark Kinder, Mary Jane Kohm, Tricia Korade, Paula and Bronson Lamb, Stephen Lamsens, Lori and Robert Ledoux, Jennifer Leggett, Janine Leland and Tom Larson, Horace Leprell, In Memory of Eric Lindgren, Kevin Lively, Cindy Long, Sunnie and Ed Malesky, Cynthia and Donald Marsee, Kimberly and Gary Massar, Mary and Frank Mazza, Lisa and Jeff McCall, Joyce and Frank McDonald, Tifini and Sean McGill, Deborah McLarty, Sadie Milliner-Smith and Steven Smith, Jessica and Peter Mills, Kathy and Kenneth Morri-son, Evangelos Mylonas, Randall Napoli, Hamilton Neal, Sherry and Bob Nicols, Flo Anne and Robert O’Brien, Danette and John O’Neal, Orange Theory Fitness, Lynne and Tom O’Reilly, Vivien and Robert Parks, Robin and Les Passa, Celia and Ken Paulk, Kitty and Phil Phillips, Pam and James Picray, Marlene and Jay Piriz, Kristin Pirris, Kathy and Matt Plath, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne and Kimela Price, Lisa and Andrew Puttick, Cheryl and Charlie Reagor, Ron Rice, Gloria and Chester Roberts, Mark Rowden, Oliver and Audrey Runte, Kimberly and John Santamaria, Yvonne and Bennie Shaw, Ali and Jamie Shelton, Lisa Shepherd, Matthew Shive, Richard Shuman, Kem Siddons, Daniel Sima, Thomas Simmons, Gloria and Eric Smith, Julie Spellman, Michael and Gary Spencer, Dr. Richard A. Stevenson, Rachel and Anthony Stewart, Karen and James Still, John Stillwell, Carolyn and Jeffrey Stone, Devin Strickland, Suzanne Tate, LuAnn and James Terrell, April Tompkins, JoAnn Tredennick and Jack Meeks, Vicki and Stephen Tunstill, Donna Tuttle, Linda Uible, Juan Vegega, Michelle and Ed Velasco, W & O Supply, Jud Walker, Tracy Warren, Laylon and Steve Webb, James Wilk Jr., Kathryn Wills.


JANUARY 31The cast of Newton’s Apple, an educational performance for schools, met with students from Fort Caroline Middle School after the show.

JANUARYThe concert industry magazine Pollstar ranked the Florida Theatre’s 2019 ticket sales one of the Top 5 theatres worldwide for theatres up to 2,000 seats.

MARCH 12 Get the Led Out was the final performance before the Florida Theatre closed for the next 271 days in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

THANK YOUEnsemble $150 - $499Anonymous, Harriet and Michael Ables, Kimberly Abney, Advanced Furniture Solutions, Kristin Alberts and Jacob Brown, Lynette Allen, John Alonso, Jody Ammons, Bill and Brenda Amos, Cory Anderson, Karen Anderson, Rebecca and Allan Andrew, Stuart Appelbaum, Tracy Arthur, William and Toi Aspinwall, John Azar, Mary and Aubrey Baker, Susan and Louis Baker, Richard and Carol Barsky, Lisa and Richard Basye, Britt Bauguss, Laura Elise Beard, Janis and Gene Bebeau, Sandra Behzadi, Lydia Bell, Greg Bendis, Lorelei Berdy, Michael Berry, John Besselman, Parag Bhansali, Janice Bickel, Kathleen and Harry Bishop, Liz and Stuart Blackwell, Therese Blake, Chris Bleau, Ronald Boardman, Fred Bodendorf, Judit Bodi-Khoor, Sara and Andrew Boggs, William Bolger and Karen Liese, Michael Borbely, Giovanna Bourassa, Thomas Bozzuto, D.O., Larry Braden, Gwendolyn Branch, Sara and Mat Brennan, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Bruce, Kacee and Chuck Bryner, Stanley Bullock, Patti and Richard Burge, Alicia Burst, Scyles and Paul Bush, Jan and Lewis Buzzell, Scott Cairns, Sandy and John Calvin, Debby and Donald Campbell, Alicia and Scott Campbell, Robin Campen, Nancy Cann, Daniel Canfliffe, Katherine Carithers, David Carter, Debbie and Richard Cassidy, Lynn Cauthen, Lynda and Frank Cervone, Cynthia and Steven Chambers, Lana and Richard Champion, Doris Choate, Edmund Clark, Lisa and Greg Clark, James Clark, Joann Clark, Lolita Clements, Cindy Cline, Michele and Michael Cochran, Cheri and Douglas Coen, Jeremia Cognetta, Cathy Coleman, EB Cologne, Amanda and Michael Conley, Sonny Conner, Linda Cooper, Nelson Corboy, Terry Cordell, Nancy and Tim Corrigan, Brant Cotterman, Wendy and Richard Craven, Steve Craven, Sheila Cribb, Bob Cunningham, Cathy Curtis Abbott, Joseph Cutajar, Theresa and William Dahl, Dorothy and Dave Dallas, David Damiani, Loren Darden, John Darin, Mike Darragh, Carl Davis, Donald Dawson, Josephine Dearen, Michelle and Jeffrey Deen, Jason DeFoor, Shawn Delp, William Dempsey, Kimberly and Tim Dennis, Jacques deRemer, Walter DeReu, Ronald Dixon, Lester Dominick, William Dowd, Hank Duckworth, Ronald Dunn, Stephany Durham, Denise and Darryl Dyal, Loretta Dzikowski, Jeffrey Eason, MJ Easterling, Ken Elias, Brenda and Gary Elliott, Judy Ellis and Jeffrey Combs, Beth Exline, Jessica and Mark Fallon, Rebecca Faunce-O’Leary and Robert O’Leary, Kaye and Tom Fearneyhough, Valerie and Ian Fergusson, Dorothy and George Fletcher, John Flynn, Glenn Forhan, Darby and Billy Frick, Louis Frost, Kevin Gannon, Omar Gayasaddin, Lauretta and Clark Gaylord, Deborah and Jeffrey Gerbert, Susan and Michael Gibson, John Giffin and Nancy Warren, Scott Givonetti, Brad Glass, Samuel Glaze, Monica and Dwayne Godron, Christina and Michael Godwin, Susan and Martin Goetz, Janice and Mark Gold, Alisa and Stuart Goldberg, Michael Good, Connie and Mark Goode, Jennifer Gooding, Susan and Russell Goodwin, Dana and Jacob Gordon, Anthony Grado, Cherry Gravens, Debra and Ron Gravish, Christie Gray, James Green, Barbara Grissom, James Gross, Neil Grossman, Michael Guiliano, Laurie and Roger Haenszel, Michael Halloran, Rebecca Hamrick, Kellie and Kevin Hardee, Katherine and Bryant Hardwick, Robert Harmon, Stephanie Harris, Joe Hart, Stephen Hart, Mac Haskell, Herb Hatch, Bernadette and Allen Hathaway, Scott Hawkins, Joanne and David Heinrich, Kristine Henderson, Peter Henry, Meredith Hockaday, Brenda and Steve Holland, Gene Hollis, Kay Holmes and James Jones, Jillian and Jeff Hubbard, Becky and Stanton Hudmon, Dawn and Michael Huskey, Rick Hutcherson, Marilyn and Robert Hyde, Karen and Whit Hyde, Elizabeth and Joseph Hyman, Timothy Ingram, William Inman, Darlene and Timothy Ish, Saundra Jackson, Scott Jacobs, Sean Jagroop, C.J. Jeffries, Lisa Jenkins, Kelley and Marc Jenkins, Jennifer and Joseph Johns, Irina Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Johnson & Johnson, Sandi and Scott Joy, Nancy and Alan Kaminsky, Nancy and Larry Kates, Mary and Richard Keene, Robert Keep, Melvin Keithley, Georgia and Terry Kelly, Wanda Kemp and Troy Thompson, James Kennedy, Keely and Kevin Kennedy, Tracey and Michael Kenney, Pamela Kirby, Tina and William Kirby, Ron Kirsner, Renee and Gregory Kleffner, Gil Kleiner, Jean and Jon Kline, Mark Kloker, Brenda and Richard Knight, Janie Knudsen, Mike Kogan, Mari Kuraishi, Karen and William Kyle, Laura Lake, Marcia Lancaster, Philip Leary, Letitia LeCompte, Carolyn and Matt Leen, Leah and Scott Lehman, David Leninger, Christine LeLait, Chresanthe and Joseph Lemieux, Kenny Levine, Jennifer Levinson, Alex Limbaugh, Jan and Bruce Lipsky, Nancy Lishen, Edward Lombard, Geoff Luebkemann, Loran and Donna Lueders, Vanessa and John Lukas, Dawn Lunt, Jerry Lyman, Lisa and Christopher Lynch, Tracy Ann Lynch, Diana Mackoul, Michael Maddox, Cheryl Maduzia and Jerry Boland, Amanda Malcolm, Frank Mansella, Sherri and Earl Marks, Linda Marlette, Cath and Joey Marra, Darby and Kenneth Marsh, Faith Martin, Joe Martinez, Paul Masciareli, Raymond Mason, Jr., Garry Mast, Stuart Mattocks, Dennis McCarthy, Mark McClow, Sherry and Gary McCoy, Cindy McDonald, Casey McMullen-Walker, Kenneth Meierdierks, Kathleen and Timothy Meredith, Joan and Paul Mettler, Sherry Millard and Ben Johnston, Carol Miller, Jeffrey Miller, Sharon and Jeffrey Miller, Kitty and Richard Miller, Sherry Millington, Peter Mimick, Pamela and Robert Mirelson, Denise Mitchell, Nicole and Kabir Mody, Lois and Robert Molnar, Kevin Monahan, Brandice Moore, Mary Moore, Sally and James Moses, Michael Mueller, William Murphy, Jennifer and Kecia Murray Murray, Rebecca Murtland, Mr. Walter Myers, Gina Neal, Cliff Neese, Ms. Carmen Nelson, Raymond Nething, Christine and Romaine Nichols, NoCal Behavioral Services, Theresa Oakley, Wayne Oberti, Bill Offill, James Oliver, Flo and David Onkst, Ken Osborne and Judy Hury, Gail Otero, Roger Otto, Michael Overstreet, Ms. Adair B. Owen, Mitchell Owens, Ryan Padgett, David Page, Mary Kelli Palka, Randolph Pappas, Stacey and Cecil Parker, Sue Parman, Helena and Guy Parola, Jennifer Pattillo, MaryKay Payne, Ann Peckham, Linda and James Pellot, Judith and Robert Pessaud, Karen Piccirillo, Kelly Pike, Justin Pikulski, Andrew Pitler, Susan Ponas, Erica and Michael Posluszny, Sandra Powell, Powell and Hinkle Engineering, Sue and Ned Price, Ramona and Roy Prine, Kathryn and Gregory Pritchard, Elizabeth Proctor, Jolie and Jennifer Pryor, Barbara and Eric Puestow, Gary Pugh, Michael Pulley, Nancy and Greggory Quick, Michael Ray, Austin Reed, Dee Reiter, Joseph Reyes, Marcia and Ronald Reynaldos, Perry and Cynthia Reynolds, Sharon Hart and Ted Rhoads, Annijane Richardson, Shelli Richter, George Richwine, George Riley, Kathy and Steve Rima, Leslie and Steve Ritter,

Marsha Roberson, Susan Roberts, Madonna and Vern Roberts, Frances and Matthew Robertson, Robert Roeck, Priscilla Roland, Duane Romanello, Jeff Rosen, Helen Rowan and Paul Halloran, Pete Rowland, JoAnn Rumelhart, Stephanie Rush, Barbara and Dante Russo, Laura Lou Rutan, Delores and Dwane Ruzicka, Jennifer Ryan, Rebecca and Kevin Rymes, Sam Samera, Susanne Sams, Scott Sandlin, Marge and Tom Savage, Martha and Thomas Sawyer, Thomas Schanze, Erik Schmidt, Cindy and Edward Schmitzer, Sharon and Tim Schurtter, Brenda and Paul Schwend, Vicki and Brent Scott, Kim Scott, Robert Scroggs, Craig Seabrooks, Sharon and Jerald Seebol, Walter Seeliger, David Seto, Brent Seuis, Andrea and Neenad Shah, Barbara Shapiro, Dale and Mark Shaw, Benjamin Sheldon, Kimberly and Raymond Silbar, Mel and Carl Smith, Lynn and David Smith, John Smith, Ms. Marlene Smith, Peter Smith, Diane and Jeff Smowton, Janet Sohacki, Kathy and Victor Soler-Sala, Ms. Margaret Spencer, Ed Stamper, Elizabeth and Edward Stansel, Jerry Steckloff, Tammy and William Stephenson, Len Stepp, Marina and Frank Stevens, Sharon Storey and James Church, Judith Stoudemire, Kim and John Strachan, Stephen Sullivan, Karen and Greg Swindell, Randy Taylor, Ron Taylor, James Terris, Robert Thomas, vMr. Scott Thompson, James Thorne, Mindy and Tom Tolle, Mary and Joel Toomey, Marsha and John Toth, Fred Trumpler, Robert Turner, Veronica Tutt, Lisa Ullmann, Misty and Thomas Ventresca, Debbie Verges and Steve Landoll, Theresa Viets, James Vivenzio, Cathy and Jim Voss, Keith Wages, David Wainscott, David Wakeman, Betsey and Philip Walker, Harrell Washington, John Watson, Eric Wayte, Christine Weber, Susan and Michael Wedner, Susanne Weisman, Cynthia and Jay Westbrook, Mr. Scott Westerman, Kevin Wezniak, Leslie Wheeler, Kathy and Richard White, Angie and Robert Widdows, Patrick Wild, Betty and Greg Williams, John Williams, Kamaria Williams, Jennifer and Rick Williams, Rocky L. Wilson, Wilson Dutra Innovation Law, John Winn, Mary Ann and Chester Witczak, Pamela Wolfe, Michael Wommack, Lynda L. Wood and Stephen P. Brakke, Amanda Woods, Diane and Tom Wright, Christina and Vincent Wyatt, The Wynn Family, Mark Young.


JUNE 2The Florida Theatre participated in Blackout Tuesday, a collective action by the music and entertainment industry to protest institutional racism.

JULY 7 The Theatreworks program reconfigured its performances for summer camps, offering virtual performances that were viewed 4,000 times. Doug Berky’s performance of his No Show was the first.

JULY 27 At the 2019 Annual Benefit Party, Theatre board member Ed White won a tour of the theatre and dinner on the stage of the theatre for an intimate gathering of his friends and colleagues.

JUNE 19 Keb’ Mo’ became the first performer to be presented by the Florida Theatre in a Live Stream video format.

The Florida Theatre acknowledges these Corporate Partners who have supported the theatre this year (October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020) because they understand that the arts are good for business and our community:

SEASON SPONSORCommunity First Credit Union

1927 CLUBCitiTimes-Union Media

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS CLUBAVL ProductionsBono’sFlorida BluePNCRemedy StaffingTECO GasPRODUCERS CLUB

Ameris BankBowing OaksCorner Lot DevelopmentDowntown Vision Inc.EventcraftFickling ConstructionHaskell

LEGACY SOCIETYThe Legacy Society acknowledges those supporters of the nonprofit Florida Theatre who have included the institution in their will and estate planning:

Steven Rathel, Lesley Roberts.

CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGNThe Centennial Campaign proposes to improve the historic Florida Theatre and its physical assets in time for the Florida Theatre’s 100th anniversary in 2027. The $10 million campaign is funding investments that increase the organization’s ability to generate revenue; improve the customer experience; and reduce daily operating expenses through capital improvements. The campaign has already funded new and historically appropriate theatre seats, and a new state of the art concert sound system. Contributions to the campaign are matched up to $1 million a year for 5 years by the City Of Jacksonville’s Capital Improvement Program. These 149 individuals and organizations, many of whom already make an annual membership gift, have made a significant contribution towards this campaign:

Stuart & Karen Applebaum, Tracy Arthur, Auld & White Constructors, Steve & Cathy Auld, Bank of America, Mary & Aubrey Baker, Bill and Vyki Barton, Brian & Rachel Bechtel, Christopher Bleau, Tom & Maureen Bolling, Bob & Susan Bream, Carl Wood Brown, Joya Bruno, PC & Tracy Bryant, Brian Bucher, John & Nancy Burrows, Jeffrey & Deb Caltrider, Don & Holly Cameron, Mike & Karen Carter, John & Ann Carey, Brian & Judith Carney, Gary & Nancy Chartrand, Joann Clark, Jeff and Lee Ann Clements, Rob & Poppy Clements, John & Jill Cole, Steve & Betsy Crosby, David Damiani, Jerome & Leanne Davis, Joe & Susan Downes, Ken & Denise Duncan, Fernando & Camille Dutra, Greg & Vickie Edmonds, Ron & Susan Elinoff, Julie Fallon, Scott & Karen Fandrich, Alan Fickling, Renee Finley, Florida Blue, William Gentry & Celeste Krueger, Henry & Marcia Gerkens, Lisa Gibbs, Drew & Jennifer Glassman , Carolyn George, Mark & Janice Gold, Leslie & Patrick Gordon, Jake & Dana Gordon, Paul Grainger, Drs. Chris & Gary Granfield, Michael & Tracy Greene, Hank & Ida Griffis, Joseph & Cindy Gutierrez, Julie Hammack, Katherine & Bryant Hardwick, Peter & Judy Hargitai, Michael Harrington, Dave & Patte Henry, Peggy Holt & Rick Beaver, Frank & Toni Houpt, Michael & Dawn Huskey, Traci & Mark Jenks, Wes & Elizabeth Jennison, Meredith & Aaron Jesperson, Jennifer Johnson, Kimberly Jones, Barnet & Darlene Joseph, Bob & Cindy Kastner, Richard & Mary Keene, Dr. James Kimberly & Dr. Raquel Watkins, Carolyn Klucha and Keith Maas, Virginia Knight, Gerald & Crystal Koss, Chad Labenz & Michael Meyers, Laura Lake, Helen Lane, Dr. Gasper & Irene Lazzara, James & Robin Love, Todd & Lila Lynch, Jerry & Sarah Mallot, Manifest Distilling, Carol Ann Marchant, Bobby Martin, Josh & Kirsten Martino, Vince & Susan McCormack, Ken & Connie McDaniel, Dean & Julie McQuiddy, Deborah McVeigh, Dan Mechenbier, Hamilton Neal, Eric & Cindy Norman, Daffin & Nancy Oakley, Bud & Katherine Para, Guy & Helena Parola, Les & Robin Passa, Bob & Elaine Perrett, Missy Peters, PGA Tour, Pam & James Picray, Dr. Ivan & Nikki Porter, Fitz & Patricia Powell, John Pramuka, Kellie & Drew Prusiecki, Peter & Gail Pylipow, Steve Rathel, Austin & Mary Reed, Richard Reichard, Bruce & Linda Reid, Annijane Richardson, Lesley Roberts, Lorraine Rodriguez & Kyle Etzkorn, Brian & Diane Rose, Paul & Annette Ross, Lyndsay Rossman & Bill Hill, Jason Roth, Susan & John Ryzewic, Henry & Alice Scanlon, Doug & Ginny Schlosser, Mike Schneider, The Schultz Foundation, Ryan Schwartz, Drew & Parker Scott, Greg & Robin Scott, Ralph & Cely Sevelius, Jamie & Allison Shelton, Bob Shircliff, Emily Sims, Ross & Sally Singletary, Eric & Gloria Smith, Steve & Sadie Smith, Michael & Alison Snyder, Troy Spurlin & Scott Redfield, James & Karen Still, James & Kristy Sterling, Mrs. C. Herman Terry, Jack & JoAnn Tredennick, Steve & Vicki Tunstill, Mike & Dottie Turner, Veronica Tutt, Stephen Unkelbach, Jim & Vicki Van Horn, Arthur Waczkowski, Wayne & Jan Walsh, Tracy Warren, Delores Weaver, Ed & Marlene White, Austin & Jennifer Wynn, Mark & Regi Young, Stuart & Sally Young, Charles & Elli Zimmerman.

SIDEWALK BRICKSBetween October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020 these 64 individuals and organizations purchased a sidewalk brick to honor a family member, a special occasion or to remember a departed loved one.

Laura Abney, Linda Anderberg, William Aroelke, Harold & Karen Austin, John Azar, Gary Babcock, Russell Barden, Christopher Bleau, Joanne Boehle, Marie Brickhouse, Quinn Briscoe, Bruce Brownell, Louis Caldropoli, Jill Chappano, Theresa Chesney, Gerladine Clare, Russell Clayton, Jeff Clements, Kim Clontz, Jill Cole, Bob Cunningham, Grayson Day, Virgilio de Padua, Jeanette Devine, Amy Farrington, Karen Feagins, Jake Gordon, Michael Greene, Julie Hammack, Scott Hawkins, Roderick Hofer, Jimmie Hood, Peter Hoyles, Lynn Hunt, Harley Jenkins-Ingenito, David Johnston III, Paul Kenny, Mark Kinder, Virginia Knight, Aaron Lesher, Gayle Lourcey McLaughlin, Caitlin Mauney, Brandice Moore, Megan Murphy, Sherri Muyres, Anna Nickelson, Robert O’Brieb, Linda Oberdorfer, Robert Owen, Bill Parker, John Phillips, John Phillips, Linda Pickett Moffitt, Lynne Preminger, Dora Rhodes, Dwane Ruzicka, Rebecca Rymes, Dianne Sandefur, Ron & Deb Sapp, Marciana Segui, Bert Simon, James Van Horn, Mike Vernere, Beverly Wooten-Dunham.

SHOW WORKER RELIEF FUNDBetween March 18, 2020 and September 30, 2020 these 352 individuals and organizations made a contribution to the Florida Theatre Show Worker Relief Fund, which benefited 119 stagehands, bartenders, box office representatives and security workers who lost employment during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Willis Ables, Vlad Adunts, Merrilee Agana, James Alderman, Carolyne Ali-Khan, Debra Allen, Hans Alvarez, Cindy Anderson, Stuart Appelbaum, Tracey Arpen, Tracy Arthur, Oliver Barakat, Suzanne Bartley, Deanna Basford, Karen Baughman, Ray Baumgardner, Donald Bay, Brian Beans, Thomas Bolling, Dawn Boston, William Bowes, Larry Braden, Ronald Bradley, Quin Briscoe, Ann Brown, Bruce Brownell, Chris Bryte, Andrea Bunnell, Michele Burdette, James Burnett, Linda Burns, Megan Buscher, Duema Bussells, Marilou Buzzell, Ross Byers, Scott Cairns, Don Cameron, Scott Campbell, Gerard Casale, Danny Cash, Maria Cavanaugh, Rachel Chewnin, Camellia Clark, Edmund Clark, John Clark, Connie Clay, Kathleen Clements, Jean Clinton, Marsha Coarsey, Michele Cochran, Jeremia Cognetta, Patricia Colaci, Amy Cole, Jill Cole, Terry Collins, Community First Credit Union , Mary Anne Connor, Steve Craven, Shanthi Cronin, Alan Crouch, Trey Csar, Georgette Curay, Cathleen Curry, Carol D’Onofrio, Susan Dann, Paul Davidson, Donald Dawson, Kristen DeClemente, Camryn deCurnou, Dimitri Demopoulus, Tim and Kimberly Dennis, John Devault, Paul DiBlasi, Ashley Disbrow, Tony & Sandi Dobbs, Bambi Drysdale, Loretta Dzikowski, Noreen Eberhardt, Joe Eberly, Walter Ericks, Kevin Eskew, Raymond Evans, Jr, Beth Exline, Chris Fagan, Chris Fagan, Rebecca Faunce, Renee & Mike Favo, Kaye Fearneyhough, Richard Fedora, Jill Fichter, Alan Fickling, Eric Fliss, Donna Fogle, Marina Frees, Mark Freyman, Frank Froeber, Travis Froehlich, Paulette Furman, Kevin Gannon, Hannah Genslinger, Deborah Gentry, Lisa Gibbs, Michael Goldman, Steven Goodison, Jacob Gordon, Leslie Gordon, Chris Goyzueta, Charles Graham, Paul Grant, Michael Greene, Nancy Greenewalt, Robert Griesbach, Rachel Grimes, Karen Grippo, Dorothy Gronert, Adam Guillette, Shirley Guiron, Jo-Ann Gurley, Joseph Gutierrez, Patrick Hagan, Lori Hallauer, Julie Hammack, Kristen Hand, Cindy Harmon, Beth Harrell, Harry Harris, Ariel Hartman, Susan Harvey, Kathryn Hayes, Thomas Haywood, Richard Helffrich, Crystal Henderson, Kristine Henderson, Norman Hess, Jorden Hill, Gretchen Hirsch, Hubert Hood, Elliott Horne, Paul Horner, Janet Hotson, Brian Huggins, Lewis Hunt, Wendia Hunt, E Raynor Huuska, Kathleen Ingram, Orlando Ja, Larissa Jaurigue, Lisa Jenkins, Meredith & Aaron Jespersen, Robert Johns, Irina Johnson, Martha Jones, Susan Kane, Robert & Cindy Kastner, Michael Keeley, Warren Keene, Rosemary Kelmmt, James Kent, Amit Khanolkar, Patricia Kintz, Patricia Kinz, Virginia Knight, Kevin Krause, Laura Lake, Kami Landy, Lauren Langham, Thomas Larson, Irenen & Gasper Lazzara, Jenna LeMasters, Anita Lerch, Virginia Lesperance, Karen Liese, Jeanne Lightcap, Michael Linsky, Saul Lucio, Tom Lukacsa, Courtney Lynn, Danielle Maciejewski, Diana Mackoul, Jorge Maldonado, Adam Marko, Linda Marlette, Gary Massar, RA Matheny, Frank Mazza, William Mcalpin, Lynne McAngus, Elizabeth McCall, Jossie McCloud, Megan McCloud, Vince McCormack, Kevin McCullagh, Patricia Mergo, Kate Miller, Margaret Miller, Michael Miller, Oni Miller, Lynne Moody, Sandra Moody, Robbin Mooney, Dennis Mooneyham, Anthony Morrison, Kristin Morrison, Sussanah Morrison, Derek Morse, Pat Murphy, Brian Murray, Charles Nackley, Rand Napoli, Gina Neal, Penny Nevins, Mercede New, Larry Newkirk, Anna Nickelson, David Nickless, Heather Nielson, Damarie Nix, James O’Donnel, Theresa Oakley Graham, William Obrien, Sadie Olesker, Angele Oreilly, Kathy Osterer, Wendy Owen, Katherine Para, Alejandro Pauly, Andrea Paxton, Mary Payne, Bob Perrett, John Perry, Kristi Perry, Sarah Pettegrew, John Phillips, Pam and James Picray, Ann Piron, Lucille Pitts, Janet Poley, Patrick Pratt, Drew Prusiecki, Jennifer Pryor, Karliss Quisenberry, Michael Raftice, Steven Rathel, Sandra Rathman, Damien Reichert, Bruce Reid, Dee Reiter, Kenneth Rich, Christina Riley, Jennifer Rivera, Richard Rizzuto, Lesley Roberts, Lorraine Rodriguez, Wendy Roehlke, Jason Roth, Susan Rudov, Renee Runde, Oliver Runte, Sue Runyon, Susan Ryan, Rebecca Rymes, Charles Saar, Numa Saisselin, Kerry Sanders, William Sanders, Tom Schacht, Emily Scott, Kim Scott, Craig Seabrooks, Donald Seward, Maureen Shaughnessy, Bert Simon, Ross Singletary, Brandi Skipalis, William Slipski, Erica Smith, Russell Smith, David Sneed, Dennis Sobeck, Alicia Somers, Anne Speed, Rachel Spell, Troy Spurlin, Jack Stacey, Kevin Stone, Anna Taylor, Vicki Taylor, Judith Thomas, Robert Thomas, Kathleen Thompson, Paul Thoreck, Stephen Tocknell, April Tompkins, James Tully, Steven Tuten, Donna Tuttle, Robert Ulm, George Upshaw, James Van Horn, Juliette Vaughn, Theresa Viets, James Vivenzio, John Walker, Wayne Walsh, Rahine Waring, Tracy Warren, Kristina Warriner, James Webb, Tammy Wehner, Stephanie Wells, Jennifer Werba, Karen Westall, Leslie Wheeler, Robert Whitbeck, Terry Whitten, Teresa Wiles, Jennifer Williams, Nathalie Williams, Sarah Williams, Kathryn Wills, Celita Wilson, Benjamin Wolfe, Nancy and Chip Wood, Jonathan Worth, Susan Worthington, Vincent Wyatt, Austin Wynn, Ewa Wysokinska, Melvin Yahre, Leon Yergin, Raphaella Zerey

Liberty LandscapeMain Street AmericaManifest DistillingMerrill LynchRegions BankSawgrass Management Group, LLCWe Insure

Corporate Partners of the Florida Theatre 2019-2020


SEPTEMBER 1The Florida Theatre was one of over 1,500 live entertainment buildings nationwide to light its exterior red during Red Alert Restart, to bring awareness to the need for a comprehensive pandemic relief package for the live entertainment industry. Pictured during a livestreamed press conference are Steven Unkelbach, Founder and Owner of AVL Productions; Numa Saisselin, President of the Florida Theatre; and Susan Phillips, President of Local 115 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

AUGUST 10A $2 million capital project to replace the Florida Theatre’s 36-year old seats and 25-year old concert sound system began on this date, and concluded on November 20. The theatre’s 1,864 new seats are historically appropriate, wider, with more leg room, cup holders, and twice as many wheelchair accessible positions in all four seating sections of the orchestra.

The Florida Theatre is a member of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, the League of Historic American Theatres, Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, Florida Facility Managers Association, Cultural Fusion, The Combine, International Ticketing Association, Florida Association of Ticketing, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Jax Chamber of Commerce. The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

PROFESSIONAL STAFFADMINISTRATION

BOARD FRONT OF HOUSE

Ken AmaroMichael GreeneRandi GuthardKatherine HardwickPeter HargitaiPeggy Holt

Chad LabenzVince McCormackHamilton Neal, CFPUlysses Owens, Jr.Missy PetersFitzhugh Powell, Jr.

Steven RathelJason RothBennie ShawSteven SmithEd WhiteAustin Wynn

PROFESSIONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Backstage Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees- IATSE Local 115. Saul Lucio, Business Agent

Chairperson Tom Bolling

First Vice Chairperson & Chair Elect Leslie Gordon

BOARD MEMBERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERSDave Henry, Irene Lazzara, Bobby Martin, Ivan Porter, MD, Lesley Roberts

USHERSThe ushers of the Florida Theatre are all volunteers. These ushers have worked three or more events in the last year: Betty Adams, Kathleen Anthony, Nancy Baker, Nancy Bates, Ralph Bates, Barbara Bauer, Gary Bauer, Karen Baughman, Tim Baughman, Joann Bennett, Larry Brown, Marilyn Brown, Ross Byers, Darlene Cameron, Lori Carly, Sharon Cate, Angela Ceolotto, Eva Chambliss, Gerri Clare, Judith Cooper, Eileen Davis, Nancy Deaton, Tony Deaton, Michele Debacco, Cate Dobbins, Pat Drosten, Mary Dyal, Kerry Eason, Maria Famularo, Ahmed Ferguson, Chris Girard, Mondo Godina, Frank Goldberg, Bob Greisbach, Paula Greisbach, Paula Guilbault, Kirsten Hand, Michael Hawkins, Annette Hayes, Brenda Hazell, Vivian Hitchcock, Cleo Hoffman, Toni Holmes, Helen Hum-phreys, Rusty Ickes, Bob Irvine, Nancy Jacobson, Greg Johnson Allen Jung, Jolyn Keck, Linda Kelly, Steve Kelly, Barb Kent, Donald Kicklighter, Diane Landschoot, Mark Landschoot, Diane Lamkin, Al Lilkendey, Linda Lilkendey, Michelle Lucas, Sandy Mannis, Susan Maynard, Angel Miessner, Carl Miklas, Kristy Miklas, Dennis Mooneyham, Peggy Morris, Gerald Mullings, Aurora Myers, Joanne Nash, Gina Neal, Yanella Parra, Shirley Pattinson, Elnora Paulk, Michael Peaks, Patti Peaks, Jenny Petersen, Lavonne Philips, Dean Phillippi, Linda Phillippi, Rochelle Pos-tles, Trudi Puda, Pat Quammie, Margie Ramsey, Steven Rathel, Becky Raymond, Annette Reddish, Carmel Reed, Elizabeth Reed, James Reed, Dora Rhodes, Oletta Rigs, Julie Robison, Pamela Sanderson, Mildred Sapp, Willie Sapp, Gail Sarto, Paul Sarto, Troy Scarbrough, Charlie Schubiger, Nancy Schubiger, Linda Seeley, Debra Shelton, Denise Sibley, Debbie Smith, Jon Smith, Steven Smith, Kevin Spillane, Joanna Stachura, Jerry Steckloff, Cheryl Stewart, Greg Thompson, Fred Van Hees, Sharon Van Hees, Mary Lou Van Teglingen, Maria Vlacancich, Marge Walter, Charles Weeden, Lynda Weeden, Terri Wood, Faye Wright.

Second Vice Chairperson Dr. Lorraine RodriguezSecretary P.C. Bryant

Treasurer Don Cameron

Theatre board & staff2019-2020

President.................................................................................................................Numa SaisselinVice President, Programming...........................................................................................Kevin StoneFinance Director...........................................................................................................Tracy WarrenDevelopment Director................................................................................................Michelle AdamsMarketing Director..........................................................................................................Jake BrownProgramming Manager, Theatreworks.................................................................................Jamie KentMembership Manager...........................................................................................Meredith JespersenSocial Media Manager...............................................................................................Shannon GreeneAccounting Assistant.....................................................................................................Susan ShawBuilding Maintenance.......................................................................................................Cliff Stone

PRODUCTIONTechnical Director..........................................................................................................Saul LucioAudio Supervisor.......................................................................................................Jeremy MooreStage Hands: Nick Ciccarello, Aimee Pink-Crandall, J.P. McMinamen, Ashly Potter-Loper, Lonnie Rowell, Merrell Young, Eric Stanfield, Chris Tatum

Annual Report Design......................................................................................Morgan Gesell Mudryk

TICKET OFFICEDirector of Ticketing....................................................................................................Courtney LynnAsst. Ticket Office Manager.......................................................................................Larissa JaurigueRepresentatives: Bernadette Gordon, Adam Hill, Allie Reasol, Gail Cole, Joann Grant, Hannah Hogan, Katy Ward, Lydel Matthews and Miles Para

Interim Patron Services Director....................................................................................Cindy HarmonJSO Liaison.............................................................................................................Barry StevensonBar Manager..............................................................................................................Sonia CardoosBar Captains...........................................................................................Stephanie Foss, Rena GriffinBartenders: Christina Adams, Blake Barlow, Amber Brill-Issac, Anthony Davis, Phillip DeSante, Sarah Dough-ty, Aaron Gibson-Evans, Amanda Griffin, Jessica Hand, Devon Inman-Rodan, Corey Lattimer, Sergio Merrow, Shannon Moir, Erin Monroe, Courtney Morea, Jon Morgan, Daniel McClain, Michael Mckendree, Michelle Perkins, Courtlyn Stovall, Dawn Stubblefield, John Taylor, Chris Walker, Heather WaltonMaintenance Supervisor.............................................................................................Florence PrinceMaintenance Staff............................................................................................................Tony Boss

Insurance.................................................................................................................Brown & BrownAccounting.................................................................................................Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLCCatering..................................................................................................................Angela ZavakosNetwork Support...........................................................................................................DiscoverTecNetworking..................................................................................................................Orange FiberSecurity......................................................................................S.A.F.E. Management of Florida, LLC

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