On the Town with Village Theatre

125 Pages·2013·6.99 MB·English

by  Jessica Wright

On the Town with Village Theatre

Thank you for joining us for this celebration. With your support over
the last 34 years, Village Theatre has become a leading producer of
professional musical theatre in the Pacific Northwest and has grown
into one of the Puget Sound region’s largest theatres. Our Mainstage
currently has 18,500 subscribers, among the highest of any theatre in all
of Washington State, and an audience of more than 200,000 people
enjoy our shows each year.
We wouldn’t be here tonight without our loyal audience and supporters.
Whether you subscribe to our season or buy occasional single tickets,
whether you donate to our Annual Fund or commit to a corporate
sponsorship, whether you volunteer your time in our office, at our
events, or on our committees and Board—you are a part of our family
and community, and we are grateful for your participation and support.
You are a vital part of our Village and you play a starring role in all we
do.
Tonight is more than just a celebration; it is a fundraiser to meet
ambitious goals to keep our theatre growing strong. 100% of the funds
raised from all of the auction items goes right back to the Theatre to
support our programming. With your support, we will touch the lives of
more than 63,000 young people and their families through our Youth
Education programs, KIDSTAGE and Pied Piper. We will continue to
contribute ground-breaking new works to the national musical theatre
scene through Village Originals. And we will continue to bring you the
high-quality production values and full-scale professional performances
you have come to expect on our Mainstage.
But none of this would be possible without you. A tip of the hat to you,
our loyal subscribers, our donors, our friends. Thank you for all of your
support.

Robb Hunt Steve Tomkins
Executive Producer Artistic Director
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Featured Entertainment
Presented by Village Theatre KIDSTAGE
Katie Griffith, Age 15
7 years in Issaquah KIDSTAGE program

I have learned so much. I learned what it means to be a friend and that
everybody’s got the right to their dreams. I learned to do what I want and
say what I want to say. Because of KIDSTAGE, I am the girl I mean to be.
KIDSTAGE, I’m so glad I found you.
David Ibarra, Age 18
3 years in Issaquah KIDSTAGE program

Because of KIDSTAGE I have built self-confidence. Even though I
know that there will always be room for improvement, I know that
I am good enough and that I have reason to be proud of myself.
Meagan Moffat, Age 19
10 years in Everett KIDSTAGE program

Because of KIDSTAGE... I have found a life long passion for musical
theatre. KIDSTAGE has developed many skills within me. Their motto,
“Skills for theatre: Skills for life” has taught me more than just theatre
skills. It has taught me how to work with others both inside the theatre
and out, and taking part in watching people improve has inspired me to
pursue both of my dreams.
Olivia Pedroza, Age 15
1 year in Everett KIDSTAGE program

Because of KIDSTAGE... I have gained so much confidence, and I know
that I could go somewhere in life. I no longer see myself as a waste of
space, but rather a living, breathing person with the potential to change
the face of the entertainment world as we see it now.

David Ibarra on behalf of the cast: “We would like to thank Chris Peterson and Mark Wert for
seating our parents tonight and blessing our families. We will forever remember your kindness!”
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EVENT PROGRAM

5:30pm Cocktail Reception &
Opening of Silent Auctions
6:50pm ACT I Silent Auction Closes
7:10pm ACT II Silent Auction Closes
7:25pm Wine Auction Closes
7:30pm Dinner and Live Auction

Welcome
Robb Hunt, Executive Producer

Live Auction
Jay Fiske, Auctioneer

Emcee
Ian Lindsay

Entertainment
Katie Griffith, David Ibarra,
Megan Moffatt & Olivia Pedroza

Fund-A-Need
Raise the Paddle for Youth Education

Cashiers
Open at 9:45 PM

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Village Theatre
Board of Directors

Heather Goff
President

Bruce Wanta
President Elect

Derek Watanabe
Past President

Leigh Kraft
Treasurer

Daryl Orts
Secretary

Dan Anderson
Jean Chamberlin
Susann Edmond
Brett Ferullo
Lissa Griffith
D. Edward Jones
Lynnda Kilpatrick
Gary Kneepkens
Twyla Lucas
Beth Meidinger
Amy Romer
John Seethoff
Christine Shuken
Judy Yu

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2013 Auction & G ala Committee
Bruce Wanta, Gala Chairman
Susann Ed mond
Brett Ferullo
Doug Goff
Heather Goff
Lissa Griffith
Steve Hazlerig
Lynnda Kilpatrick
Gary Kneepkens
Daryl Orts
Amy Romer
Danna Schmidt
Peggy Swistak
Geoff Walker

Volunteer Coordinators
Margie Bicknell
Jeannine Clarke
Emily Kight
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MISSION
The mission of Village Theatre is to be a regionally
recognized and nationally influential center of excellence in
family theatre:
 To promote a season of top quality productions
 To commission and produce new musicals that achieve
national exposure
 To train young people in theatre skills for career
opportunities and enriched lives
 To develop a broad-based appreciation for live theatre
 To promote positive values through art
PROGRAMS
Mainstage: At the center of Village Theatre’s programs is
the Mainstage season, which runs from September-July
with 32 weeks of production in Issaquah and 20 weeks of
production in Everett, with a current subscriber base of
18,500. Each season sees new productions of musicals from
the American musical theatre canon, a new musical, and one
play. The Mainstage musicals are drawn from both familiar
repertoire and deserving, less-produced works, and are
conceived anew by regionally and nationally accomplished
directors. The new musicals, representing the culmination
of each year’s Village Originals programming, will be a
world or regional premiere, or a vital second or third
production of an important new work. The play selection
looks to the repertoire for a drama, comedy, or classic,
which speaks to the multiple generations in the Theatre’s
audience.
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Village Originals: Village Theatre’s commitment to and
reliance upon the continued vitality of the American musical
theatre repertoire compel another important mission, one
robustly supported by our core expertise and resources. That
mission is the creation of new musical theatre works. Village
Originals is a year-round program that has enabled the
development of 110 new musicals, and as such, is dedicated
to every stage of new musical development. Full productions
(including a production in each Mainstage season and
developmental productions at our First Stage facility),
workshops, readings, seminars, Meet the Author events, and
more make the program an exceptional opportunity for
artists and audiences alike to engage with exciting new work.
Youth Educations Programs: Village Theatre’s extensive
and acclaimed Youth Education programs serve more than
63,000 young people annually and derive from the belief that
a lifetime of theatre-going and an enduring appreciation for
the art of live theatre must begin with fulfilling experiences in
formative years.
Our KIDSTAGE education program offers students the
vital, unparalleled experience of creating live theatre of
their own, through small-group intensive theatre classes
taught by practicing theatre professionals, professionally
directed and managed productions, and productions
created entirely by students with the support of artist
mentors.
The Pied Piper program is dedicated to enriching the
cultural lives of young people and supporting the
classroom objectives of educators by bringing literature
to life through professional performances for students,
teachers, and families in the Puget Sound area.
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Silent Auction Rules
1. Items offered in the silent auction will have silent auction bid forms laid out in
front of the table on which they are displayed. You may bid by simply writing
your bid number on the form opposite the amount you want to bid. The
opening bid and minimum raise has been pre-determined and listed on each bid
sheet. We ask you to press hard, as you are making two copies.
2. You do not have to take the next available bid amount, but may skip ahead on
the form. The next bidder must bid a higher amount than you did to be
successful.
3. If you wish to guarantee the purchase of a particular item, put your bid number
next to the amount listed in the “Guaranteed Purchase Price” section of the bid
sheet. Once you write your bid number on the “Guaranteed Purchase” line, the
bidding on that item is concluded and you have won that item.
4. You may bid in any silent auction section until that section is closed. Bidding for
items in the silent auction sections will close at the times posted. The silent
auction monitors will circle the winning bid number and amount on each item.
You can see if you are the successful purchaser by looking at the copy of the
silent auction bid form, which will be left after the section is closed.
5. Unless otherwise noted, all goods and services must be claimed and used within
one year of the auction date.
6. Village Theatre reserves the right to add or withdraw items to or from the
auction without notice.
7. Volunteers will collect all tangible auction items (i.e. wine, art and other
physical items) and prepare them for checkout where you will be asked to pick
them up at the end of the night. You may be asked to show your “paid” receipt
when you depart. All items must be removed from the premises the evening of
the auction unless other delivery methods are mutually agreed upon.
8. Certificate items (this includes tickets, gift cards, gift certificates and/or any
item printed on paper that can fit in an envelope) will be delivered to your
dinner table during the live auction. If you have won only certificate items and
you have signed up for express pay at registration, you do not need to go to
tangible item checkout or the cashier at the end of the night.
9. Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations must be mutually arranged
with the donor unless otherwise noted. Tickets in travel packages are for coach
class services unless otherwise noted. No refunds are allowed on travel
packages for canceled tickets and/or accommodations.
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11. Travel will be provided by donors as described, even if the prices increase
above those stated. Because travel charges change, travel costs may decrease
below the values stated, but no refunds will be allowed.
12. Village Theatre has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly, but
all items are offered “as is, where is.” Village Theatre neither warrants nor
represents, and in no event shall be responsible for, the correctness of
descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of items. No
statement made in this catalog or made orally at the auction or elsewhere
shall be deemed such as a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.
The values listed are estimates only and are not warranted for tax purposes or
fair market value. Items have not been appraised unless so noted.
13. Each person issued a bid number (bidder) assumes all risks and hazards
related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees
to hold harmless from any liability arising there from the Village Theatre, its
elected and appointed officials, members and employees, the auctioneer, the
event organizers, sponsors, and or volunteers connected with the auction.
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Express Pay
Save time at the end of the night and avoid those long check-out lines.
Here’s how it works: As you arrive at The Fairmont Olympic, go to the
check-in tables at the entrance. We will securely record your credit card
information and keep a running tab of your auction purchases for the
evening. Your card will be charged for any auction winnings or
donations made 1-2 days after the event. At the end of the evening,
simply go to the check out counter and pick up your tangible items. You
will receive all certificate items during dinner.

Live Auction Rules
1. You may preview live auction items from the time the doors open
until the start of the program in the dining room. Please feel free to
come right up to the display of the live items. We want you to have
adequate time and opportunity to see the excellent quality of the
live items. Also, please note any restrictions, limitations, sizes, etc.
2. You may bid in the live auction by holding your bid card up high
with the number toward the auctioneer. Either the auctioneer or a
bid spotter can accept your bid.
3. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the
purchaser of that live auction item. A bid acknowledged by the live
auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase that item.
4. An auction volunteer will bring a bid sheet to the highest bidder
acknowledged by the auctioneer. After signing the bid sheet with
the bid amount, the bid sheet will be placed in your file.
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