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Welcome to the Firehouse
Center for the Arts!
Wow! Is it really our 25th season? It’s hard to believe,
but 25 years have gone by since the facility was renovated
and the curtain rose for the Firehouse Center for the
Arts’ first performance. A quarter century (and thousands
of performances) later, our dedication to the arts and
to our community is greater than ever.
PLAYBILL CONTENTS
Welcome!
3
From Our Board
5
From the Mayor
7
A Firehouse Retrospective
8
‘Our House’ Capital Campaign
12
2015-16 School Show Series
16
2015-16 Firehouse Season
18
14th Annual New Works Festival
20
Firehouse Glee Club
22
Senior Readers' Theater
24
Firehouse Seating Plan
26
Membership
32
Philanthropy at the Firehouse
36
Community Engagement
38
Firehouse Art Gallery
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Whether it’s staging a classic with contemporary themes
(like our 2014 production of To Kill a Mockingbird) or
supporting the development of new works through our
New Works Festival, we strive to produce events that
will leave you transformed–through laughter, beauty, a
shared experience, or a new idea. We are honored to work
with a multitude of talented actors, designers, playwrights,
and technicians whose labor of love makes this magic
possible. Over the past several years, performers (young
and older) have turned to the Firehouse to develop
their talent through our Glee Club! and Senior Readers’
Theater program. We are grateful to the philanthropists
whose investments allowed us to establish these programs
and to the instructors for their vision. Each year, a new
line-up and a new cast of characters keeps the work
challenging, exciting, and meaningful. Thank you all.
What else are we looking forward to in 2016? Well,
we plan to raise the roof! As you’ll see throughout the
Playbill, much of our focus right now is on taking care
of our home through the Our House Capital Campaign.
We hope you will join us by making a contribution to our
first capital campaign since opening in 1991. Your support
will not only raise the roof, but will ensure a vibrant,
well-maintained home for the arts for years to come.
In celebration and in gratitude,
Firehouse Center
for the Arts
Beth Falconer & Kimm Wilkinson
Executive Director
Artistic Director
Market Square
Newburyport, MA 01950
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FROM OUR BOARD
Board of Directors
THE S OC I E T Y FOR THE DEVE LOPME N T
OF A RTS A ND HU MA NI TI E S
Celebrating 25 years of
the Firehouse
President
Louis Rubenfeld
Welcome and thank you for nearly
25 years of support! On behalf
of the Board of Directors, I’d like to
take this time to thank the first
Board of Directors for their vision
and commitment, and the current
Board of Directors for their ongoing
stewardship.
Vice President
Lois Honegger
Treasurer
Peter Kelly
Secretary
Victor Atkins
Board Members
Ronna Caras
Mary Anne Clancy
Maureen Daley
Jared Eigerman
George Ellison
David E. Gompers
Esther Sayer
Anne Easter Smith
Susan Thomas
Ray Tiezzi
Lisa Wetenkamp
Society for the Development of Arts and
Humanities of Greater Newburyport (SDAH)
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Firehouse Staff
Executive Director
Beth Falconer
Artistic Director
Kimm Wilkinson
Technical Director
James Atkins
The Firehouse Board of Directors is committed to the
artistic mission and fiscal health of the Firehouse Center
for the Arts. We work to ensure that this beloved
non-profit theater continues to provide year-round
access to inspiring theatrical productions, high quality
arts education programs for youth and seniors, and our
lovely art gallery. To do so, we are working hard to secure
the resources necessary to repair and maintain our
home in this historic facility. You will hear much talk
about the Our House Capital Campaign over the coming
year, and I want to thank you all for your continued
support and generosity.
House Manager/
Volunteer Coordinator
Take a look at the letter to the left, which was printed in
our first Playbill. Our hopes and dreams remain the
same, but now we have 25 years of wonderful memories
to prove that the Firehouse is indeed ALIVE! And “the
future is as bright as we can imagine.”
Box Office Manager
Sincerely yours,
Marketing Manager
Laurie Contrino
Evelyn Kovach
Nancy Ogasapian
Gallery Director/Box Office Staff
Judith Hallberg
Custodian
Pete VanAmburgh
The 1991 welcome letter
from Firehouse Board
President Thomas Ambrosi
in the first Playbill.
Whenever I talk about the
Firehouse Center for the Arts, I can’t help but refer to it
as Newburyport’s gem – our jewel in the crown of
downtown! For me, this treasure has provided endless
nights of entertainment.
Louis Rubenfeld
President,
Firehouse Center for the Arts Board of Directors
Playbill Design
Tim Hiltabiddle
Milestone Marketing & Design
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F R O M T H E M AY O R
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online
at www.firehouse.org, by calling our
box office at 978.462.7336, or in
person. Box Office hours are 12-5,
Wed.-Sun., with extended hours on
the days of performances. All ticket
sales are final and non-refundable.
Newburyport Supports the
Performing & Visual Arts
Dear Friends,
I am delighted to welcome you
to the Firehouse Center for the Arts.
We are very proud to host one of
Newburyport's most valued
treasures, right in the center of our
historic downtown.
Performance Calendar
See our calendar: www.firehouse.org.
To request quarterly mailings about
upcoming shows, call 978.462.7336.
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Parking
Parking is available in the municipal
parking lots, which are free after 6PM.
Please visit our website for a map
detailing parking locations.
Restrooms
Restrooms are on the lower level
of the Firehouse and are accessible
by the stairway or the elevator
located through the restaurant.
Wheelchair Access
The Firehouse staff is happy to help
patrons in wheelchairs. Please inform
the box office when you purchase
your tickets so that we can guarantee
appropriate seating.
Latecomers
Latecomers will be seated at the
discretion of the management.
Food & Drink
The concessions sold at the Firehouse
are allowed inside the theater. Outside
food and drink are not allowed.
We reserve the right to change this
privilege on a show-by-show basis.
Smoking
No smoking is allowed in the building
at any time.
Photographs & Recording
Videotaping, audio recording, and
photography are prohibited.
Completed in 1823, the Firehouse was originally a market
house selling meat, poultry, butter, cheese, vegetables,
and other products. In 1834, the building was renovated
and converted into a court house, then it became a chair
factory (with a lyceum on the upper floor) before serving
as the City's Police and Fire stations.
During the late 1980's, the building was painstakingly
restored and adapted into a magnificent 191-seat theater
showcasing local as well as national and international
acts. For over 20 years, the Firehouse has promoted a vast
range of talent, introducing theater members to a diverse
variety of performances including recent shows like I
Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Almost Maine and,
of course, the New Works Festival. You are in for a remarkable experience!
The Firehouse Center for the Arts is only as successful
as its ability to raise enough revenue to keep the curtains
open. As with any historic building, there are numerous
challenges in preserving this community asset. This year,
the Board of Directors has accepted this challenge.
The Our House Capital Campaign has been established
to leverage funding for the $140K matching grant from
the Massachusetts Cultural Council. These funds will
provide some of the much-needed repairs the Firehouse
requires. If it's the love of the arts and all that the
Firehouse offers or simply the passion for this magnificent
facility, I urge you to join in the challenge and support
this wonderful opportunity to keep arts alive in our
community! The Firehouse is a source of pride and
Newburyport is privileged to have this vital and historic
institution in the heart of its downtown.
Sincerely yours,
Donna D. Holaday
Mayor,
The City of Newburyport
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A FIREHOUSE RETROSPECTIVE
The First 25 Years
An Interview with Executive Director Beth Falconer
Past, Present and Future
Why are the performing arts so important to you?
I was that kid. I lived in the theater, not on the soccer field.
I grew up dancing, playing the flute, singing in choir, and acting
on stage. That’s where my friends were, and where I learned
that working really hard on something that lasts only as long
as an evening is absolutely worth it. I love movies. I love stories.
I love character development....
by Anne Easter Smith,
Firehouse Board Member
Prologue
It began with our
extraordinary community. In the early 1980s,
the old firehouse on
Market Square was
boarded up and the
City of Newburyport
was faced with a
dilemma. What to do?
Lucky for us, city councilor and Theater of
Newburyport Board Member Laura Rowe,
along with an ad hoc Firehouse committee
rallied the necessary community support for
creating an arts center. The city released a
“Request for Proposal” from interested parties
and our proposal was chosen. The city would
rent the building to the Firehouse Center for the
Arts for $1 per annum, with the stipulation that
the tenants are responsible for the maintenance
of the building and its public facilities.
The Firehouse Alive!
campaign was
spearheaded by
Tom Ambrosi, Mayor
Byron Matthews and
Institution for Savings
Bank President
John Pramburg and
a $1.2 million grant
was awarded from
Governor Dukakis,
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which was matched with private and business
donations, proving that fundraising miracles
do happen. The Boston architectural firm of
Schwartz, Silver won the prestigious American
Society of Architects “best historic reuse
project” for the renovation
design, comprised of a
restaurant on the ground
floor, with a gallery and
theater above. Construction began in 1989.
Act One
The curtain rose in 1991 on “Lend Me a Tenor.”
The first Executive Director, Anne Marie Scaletti,
was soon followed by the second ED, Michael
Wainstein. “It was a wonderful time in my life,”
Michael remembers. “The people in the town
were so talented, gracious, generous, welcoming,
continued on pg. 10
Tell us about an event from your tenure that brings back special memories
Meeting the gentlemen who sold us their private Steinway back in 2011. Really, the whole
experience around the piano purchase
was wonderful–from being given the
lead to watching a tuner evaluate the
piano; from the community support
to seeing it hoisted up on a rainy day;
but our visit with the original owners
was pure magic. Mr. Fitzsimmons was
once a celebrated performer and it was
important to him that the piano be sold
to an arts organization that would
treat it well, and that its music would now The inaugural concert on the new Firehouse Steinway
by Pianist Robin Spielberg on December 3, 2011
benefit the public. Their shared love
of the arts was evident in every inch of
their home. There were stacks of music, floor to ceiling art. It was incredible and definitely
challenged some designers’ opinions that less is more! They were gracious and enthusiastic,
sharing stories of performances and travels. I can’t quite explain it, but it was a charmed
moment, and one that I will always appreciate. (Side note: I went home and was inspired
to immediately begin redecorating!)
What are the challenges for 2015 and beyond?
Our biggest challenge right now is balancing the needs of our operating budget with
the ambitious goals of the Our House Capital Campaign. The arts rely on philanthropy,
even if we wish they didn’t. It’s not a simple supply and demand scenario. If you only sold
the arts at a price that would pay for the maintenance of theaters and museums and
pay a fair wage to artists and managers,
just what would that ticket cost? That ticket
Thank you for making the
would be insanely expensive. What would
charging that rate do to our culture and to
Firehouse Center for the Arts
our communities? Access to the arts is
important to me and I am grateful there are
our shared home for the arts
philanthropists who share this commitment.
in Newburyport!
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and committed to the arts. I have never
had a community of artists like there was in
Newburyport since.”
Act Two
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What are the biggest changes you’ve seen at the Firehouse
since you first started working here in 1998?
It’s our commitment to produce four fully-mounted Firehouse
theatrical events. With the support and dedication of the
board, staff, volunteers, actors, and crew, we are able to present
a full season of shows each year that have been financially
and commercially successful. Our attendance averages about
75% of capacity (with many recent shows selling out completely!)
We are delivering quality productions that have been embraced by the community.
The board chose its few staff members wisely.
Kimm Wilkinson first served as Production
Manager and has since been promoted to
Artistic Director. And in 2010 Beth Falconer was
hired as our Development Director
Tell us about a few Firehouse productions that bring back special memories.
My favorite memory (or I should say one that makes me giggle every time I think of it) is
when Harbor Theatre Festival mounted a production of Jesus Christ Superstar back in the
early 90’s. It was such a beautiful production. One Saturday evening–right as the dramatic
moment when Jesus and the cross were lifted on stage–the fire alarm went off! As the
actors exited the stage and the audience left the theater, the crew quickly untied the
actor from the cross. When the fireman gave the ‘all clear’ signal to enter the building, the
curtain opened up to where the play left off. Jesus was again on the cross and he said,
“It is finished.” The curtain slowly closed and we realized it was actually the last line of the
show. The audience erupted into laughter! The actors and producer were mortified, but
it was certainly memorable!
Beth was promoted to full-time ED in 2014.
She now leads our talented staff who share the
responsibility for operations, while the Board
returned to the business
of governance and
fundraising. “Our recent
success can be traced
back to our audience,
artists and performers,
The 39 Steps, 2013
volunteers, the incredible philanthropists in this community, our
dedicated Board of Directors, and talented staff,”
said Beth. “We should all take the time to
celebrate what happens here on a daily basis.
We are mission-driven, community-based,
and thrilled to be here!”
PHOTO © TIM HILTABIDDLE
Another memorable production was Forbidden
Newburyport. Written by Suzanne Bryan and John
Budzyna, it lovingly parodied many people and
aspects of the Newburyport community through
word and song. People were so engaged and
laughed out loud as we poked fun at past Mayors
and the absurdity of town politics. Everyone that
was parodied in the production attended the
show and were so gracious and supportive of the
Firehouse. They knew that we cared about our
Forbidden Newburyport, 2011
community and we respected those who were
highlighted. It was such a successful show. It seems every other week a patron will ask
when we are going to write Forbidden Newburyport Two!
Epilogue
PHOTO © MAX SCHENK
One of those staff members was John Budzyna,
who took the reins as
Kathleen Miller &
ED in 2004.“Kathleen
John Budzyna
and I saw the Firehouse
go from its lowest economic times to a good
model for producing profitable events and
collaborating again with local entertainers.”
John also oversaw the lease with Not Your
Average Joe’s, who has been thriving with us
since 2004.
An Interview with Artistic Director Kimm Wilkinson
During the global
financial downturn of
2008 the board decided
that the Firehouse
Oliver!, 2011
could not afford an ED,
and, determined to keep the doors open, the
staff was managed by the board of directors for
the next four years.
Act Three
Act Two had its share
of drama. Following
Michael’s departure as
ED, a bit of bad casting
coupled with the loss
of another restaurant
Arsenic & Old Lace, 2002
left the Firehouse with
financial challenges at the turn of the millenium,
according to Firehouse Treasurer Peter Kelly.
With judicious budgeting and private donations,
the Firehouse was able to begin paying down
the debt by 2004.
Recognizing the need for a more locally inclusive
ED, the board hired Newburyport resident
Kathleen Miller. “I would look up at the silk
phoenix hanging in the stairway and believe
the Firehouse would
rise again.” And it did.
Thanks to her skills
and optimism, the
Firehouse’s New Works
Festival (now in its 14th
year) began and local
companies returned.
Intermission
Epilogues imply endings, and we never want
to see the curtain close. What can we hope for
in the next 25 years? More! More wonderful
productions and presentations. More opportunities for artists and audience alike.
To Kill a Mockingbird, 2014
PHOTO © TIM HILTABIDDLE
Our Town, 2002
PHOTO © TIM HILTABIDDLE
A FIREHOUSE RETROSPECTIVE
The Firehouse production of “The 39 Steps” won many awards. “To Kill a Mockingbird”
sold out its entire run. What are some key factors in producing a successful show?
I feel in order for theater to be successful, it must have an appeal to the audience, be unified
in all areas of production (the set, the script, the acting), be truthful, and be skillfully
performed. Talented actors, hardworking staff and volunteers, and creative designers,
builders and technicians all lend their expertise, which culminates into a successful outcome.
Most importantly though, you must be passionate and love what you do. With no passion,
there is no excitement, and with no excitement, you will have no audience!
Needs include repair and/or replacement of the:
• Flat roof and sloped roof
• Related repairs to the theatre lobby ceiling
• Emergency exit doors
• Interior doors
• Brick repointing
• Building management system
• Lennox HVAC units,
• Split system units
• Heating and cooling distribution
• Bath fan ventilation
• Exterior lighting over the theater
entry doors
• Sewage pumps, ground water pumps, and a
fire pump
• Lighting dimmers
Support the stewardship of Our House
and our home for the arts
How To Get Involved
Three decades ago, our community members,
businesses, foundations, and the State of
Massachusetts came together to make the dream
of a “Firehouse Center for the Arts” a reality.
The Firehouse Alive! campaign raised the
funds needed to transform our downtown
facility from a working fire house to our
beloved Firehouse Center for the Arts, which
began year-round operations in August of
1991. Today, we have the opportunity to honor
the work begun during the renovation and
continue our careful stewardship of Our House
and our home for the arts.
The Firehouse Center for the Arts is privileged
to operate in a historic facility located in
downtown Newburyport. However, much of
the building’s envelope, interior systems, and
integrated technical equipment are at (or past)
the end of their useful life. After witnessing
increased costs related to building maintenance,
(which puts a strain on our arts operating
budget), the Firehouse
launched the Our House
Capital Campaign.
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Ensuring that the Firehouse Center
for the Arts continues to be a
vibrant, well-maintained facility for
years to come.
The first major contribution to the campaign
of $140,000.00 came via the Massachusetts
Cultural Council’s Cultural Facilities Fund grant
award, subject to a 1:1 match. We have since
matched (and exceeded) that amount thanks to
the campaign‘s lead contributors listed below.
Planned Improvements
Approximately $1.1
million in immediate
needs have been
identified by
CBI Consulting, Inc.
of Boston, our
architectural and
engineering consultant. How much
we can accomplish
|is directly related
to our ability to raise
funds. The project
will begin in the
Spring of 2016.
One way to contribute to
the Our House campaign is
through purchasing a chair!
Thanks to a generous
contribution by the Mary
Alice Arakelian Foundation,
the Firehouse installed
new chairs in 2014. There
is still one waiting for your name on it!
Honor a loved one or show your support for
the Firehouse by naming a chair. A brass plate
with your personalized message will be
affixed to your chair(s) and will be viewed by
thousands of theatergoers for years to come.
Monthly payment plans are available, and
your contribution directly supports Our
House, your home for the arts.
Local businesses, institutions, and individuals
are coming on board to help us meet this
challenge and ensure that the Firehouse Center
for the Arts remains a vibrant, well-maintained
facility for years to come. We hope that you
will consider making a special investment. For
questions and/or updates, please contact
Beth Falconer at beth@firehouse.org or visit
our website at firehouse.org.
This beautiful silk-screen print was designed by
Lance Hidy in 1990 to raise awareness for the original
“Firehouse Alive!” Capital Campaign.
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BUY A CHAIR!
Yes, I want to HAVE A SEAT and support
the Our House Capital Campaign!
I would like to order: _____ Number of seats x $500 = $___________ Total Due
O PAY BY C HE C K:
O BIL L M E :
Naming and Community Level
Gift Donors*
Enclosed is my full payment. Please make check payable to Firehouse Center for the Arts.
Please bill my credit/debit card.
O VISA O MASTERCARD O AME X O DISCOVER
NAME ON CARD
CARD NUMBER
E X P D AT E
SECURITY CODE
S I G N AT U R E
•
Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation
•
Jacalyn Bennett
•
Wanda & Terry Blanchard
•
Kennard L. Bowlen Charitable Trust
•
The H. Patterson Hale Jr. Charitable Foundation
•
Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation
•
Massachusetts Cultural Council
•
Edward S. and Winifred Moseley Foundation
•
NAID Foundation
•
Newburyport’s Community Preservation Funds
•
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
Additional contributions have been made by many individuals and
100% of the Firehouse Board of Directors have contributed to the
campaign. We are so grateful for your support. To learn more about
the campaign and chart the progress, please visit www.firehouse.
org/support-the-firehouse/our-house-capital-campaign.
O PAY M E N T
P L A N : I prefer paying $50/month for 10 months. Please use credit card/debit card info above.
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
S TAT E
ZIP
PHONE
EMAIL
I N S C R I P T I O N : Brass plaques will be inscribed with up to three rows of 20 characters each (including punctuation
& spaces). Please include your requested inscription here:
* at the time of publication
Please send your completed form to: Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950
Secure donations can also be made online at www.firehouse.org
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Thank you for your support!
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HELPING DREW
The Anti-bullying Puppet Musical
Thursday, October 22, 2015
9:30AM & 11:30AM
Presented by Up In Arms & Theatreworks USA
K-6 • Study Guide Available
grades
The arts are an essential part
of the learning process.
FIREHOUSE 2015-16
SCHOOL SHOW SERIES
They enhance creativity, teach lessons in nontraditional ways, and give youth new avenues
of expression. Our School Show Series provides
a way for students to get out of the classroom
and visit this community resource for a shared
experience. For some students, it’s their first
time in a theater! Shows are presented by
national and local groups, relate to a range of
topics, and many include curriculum guides.
• Tickets are available for schools and homeschool groups
• Cost: $10 each (Please note: teachers and
chaperones must purchase a seat.)
• All shows require a non-refundable deposit
at the time of booking
• Grades 2-12
• Weekday performances at 9:30AM & 11:30AM
• Transportation issues? A limited number of
$200 transportation grants are available.
Please contact beth@firehouse.org to inquire.
(ABRIDGED) [REVISED]
THE RIGHT TO DREAM
A Comedy by Adam Long, Daniel Singer,
and Jess Winfield
Honoring Black History Month
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
9:30AM & 11:30AM
A Firehouse Center for the Arts Production
grades 6-12
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
9:30AM & 11:30AM
Presented by Living Voices & Theatreworks USA
grades 6-12
Register by calling Evelyn Kovach at:
508-641-7135 or evelyn@firehouse.org
www.firehouse.org/education-opportunities/
4-school-show-series
A Holiday Tradition
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
9:30AM & 11:30AM
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Tuesday, February 2, 2016
9:30AM & 11:30AM
THE COMPLETE WORKS
OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
A CHRISTMAS CAROL PANTO!
sponsored in part by :
Honoring Black History Month –
Featuring Karen Abdul-Malick
Presented by Theatreworks USA
grades K-6 • Study Guide Available
Calling all teachers!
Tickets are available for schools and home-school
groups, and are priced at $10 each.
QUEEN NUR SWEET POTATO PIE AND SUCH
Co-produced by Theater in the Open and
the Firehouse Center for the Arts
grades 2-12
ARE YOU MY MOTHER
A Musical
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
9:30AM & 11:30AM
Presented by ArtsPower
grades K-2 • Study Guide Available
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THE COMPLETE WORKS
OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
(ABRIDGED) [REVISED]
A Comedy by Adam Long, Daniel Singer,
and Jess Winfield
November 12-15 and 19-22, 2015
Thursday-Saturday 8 PM; Sunday: 3 PM
This comedy parodies the plays of William
Shakespeare by presenting 37 plays in 97 minutes
by three actors. An irreverent, fast-paced romp
through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works
of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] was
London’s longest-running comedy. Join these
madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked
way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies,
histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will
leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
Comedy, Drama, and New Works all featuring
the best local and regional talent
After 25 years, it just gets better!
2015-16 SEASON
We are thrilled to announce our 25th anniversary
Firehouse Produced Theater season. From all
of Shakespeare’s plays performed in 97 minutes,
to New Works written by some of our region’s
most talented writers, this season has something
for everyone. Our loyal patrons know that they
• The Complete Works of Shakespeare
(abridged) (revised), Nov. 12-15 & 19-22, 2015
• The 14th Annual New Works Festival,
Jan. 22-23 and 29-30, 2016
• The Other Place, March 10-13 & 17-20, 2016
• Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,
June 16-19 & 23-26, 2016
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Juliana Smithton is a successful neurologist
whose life seems to be coming unhinged.
Her husband has filed for divorce, her daughter
has eloped with a much older man and her own
health is in jeopardy. Piece by piece, a mystery
unfolds in The Other Place as fact blurs with
fiction, past collides with present and the
elusive truth about Juliana boils to the surface
in this well written drama.
by Christopher Durang
PHOTO © TIM GURCZAK
June 16-19 and 23-26, 2016
Thursday-Sat.urday 8 PM; Sunday: 3 PM
The Long and the Short of it!
PHOTO © TIM GURCZAK
January 22-23 and 29-30, 2016
All performances 8 PM
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, 2015
March 10-13 and 17-20, 2016
Thursday-Saturday 8 PM; Sunday: 3 PM
VANYA AND SONIA AND
MASHA AND SPIKE
THE 14TH ANNUAL
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
can count on productions of the highest quality,
and we are always thrilled to hear a first-time
visitor exclaim, “This was as good as what I see
in Boston!” We’re on a mission to produce
community theater of the highest quality and
thanks to the directors, performers, technicians,
stage crew and you – we’re making it happen.
by Sharr White
This performance is also a part of our School
Show Series (grades K-6) and will be presented
twice to students on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Other events get booked throughout the year
and your best bet for staying up to date is our
brand new website at www.firehouse.org.
Almost Maine, 2015
THE OTHER PLACE
Since 2002, our signature festival has fostered
the development of New England Playwrights
while showcasing the talent of local and regional
actors and directors. Writers submit ten-minute,
one-act, and full length plays for blind review
by a panel of judges. Chosen plays are then
mounted for production. Don’t miss the chance
to see them here first!
Vanya and Sonia have never left the confines
of their childhood home in Bucks County, PA,
while their sister Masha has been gallivanting
around the world as a successful actress.
A surprise visit from Masha and her 20-something
boy toy, Spike, throws the normally quiet household into utter upheaval as its residents and
visitors get swept up in an intoxicating mixture
of lust, rivalry, regret, and the sudden possibility
of escape. Critics praised Vanya and Sonia and
Masha and Spike as a humorous adaptation of
Chekhov themes that doesn't require familiarity
with Chekhov. Vanya and Sonia and Masha
and Spike is presented by special arrangement
with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
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The Long and the Short of It!
The Firehouse is committed to the development
of new work. Over the past 13 years, more than
160 were performed on our stage first-through
our annual
Firehouse New
Works Festival.
This festival fosters
the growth of
New England
playwrights while
showcasing the
talent of local and
regional actors
and directors. Last “Day One” with Conor Burke
& Janice Kitchen at the
year, 43 actors,
2014 New Works Festival
17 directors, and
16 playwrights
were featured in our festival! Playwrights from
across New England submit their 10-minute,
one-act, and full-length plays to an independent
panel who select the festival’s shows in anonymous readings. Directors and their casts then
work with selected playwrights to produce two
weekends of original theater.
THE 14TH ANNUAL
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
• January 22 & 23 and 29 & 30, 2016
• New, original plays chosen by a jury
• Multiple directors (local, regional, and some
from Equity houses)
• Multiple actors (local and regional, check
firehouse.org for audition announcements!)
• Full-length plays (staged readings)
• One-acts and 10-minute plays (memorized)
PHOTO © LAURIE CONTRINO
The Firehouse is committed
to the development of new work
Plays featured in our festival have gone on to
be produced in professional festivals, published
in anthologies, and fully-staged in Boston.
Don’t miss out on what this year will bring!
“Broken” as performed by Kim Holiday during the
2015 New Works Festival.
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School Vacation Program for Ages 8-18
Everyone on stage is a star!
FIREHOUSE GLEE CLUB
Glee Club is the Firehouse's school vacation
program of voice instruction and choreographed
vocal tunes for students in grades 2-12.
Students learn about the basics of good breath
support, posture, vocal production, dance, and
performance techniques - all while having fun
singing songs they love!
Our professional instructors foster a welcoming
learning environment that invites and challenges
newcomers and experienced students alike.
The focus in on the process, but at the final
production you will be amazed at what can
happen in just one week! Students build confidence, make friends, and develop their talent.
Each and every one is a star!
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2016 GLEE CLUB WORKSHOPS
• April 18–22; Performance: April 22, 7pm
• June 27–July 1; Performance: July 1, 1pm
• Aug. 22–26; Performance Aug. 26, 7pm
Registration information available at:
www.firehouse.org/education-opportunities/
3-glee-club-school-vacation-program
or by calling our office at 978-499-9931.
* Dates subject to change.
PHOTO © TIM GURCZAK
PHOTO © TIM GURCZAK
• Grades 2-12
• Week-long workshop + Final Performance
• Morning Session 9-12 (Grades 2-5)
• Afternoon Session 1-4 (Grades 6-12)
• Cost: $135 per week-long workshop
Is performing on stage on your bucket list?
It’s never too late to try something
new or to fine tune your craft.
The Firehouse Senior
Readers' Theater is show biz
without the stress.
Individuals perform while
comfortably seated and
there is no memorization
required. We welcome individuals aged 55 and older,
Charlie Van Eman, regardless of experience.
Together, we explore a
Instructor
script in detail, develop a
character, focus on the use of voice and gestures, and finally perform for the community!
SENIOR READERS’ THEATER
• Ages 55+; Actors are seated and perform
with a script; no memorization or acting
experience necessary
• Professional instruction
• Cost: $75 per 8 week session
• There are two groups from which to choose
(morning or afternoon) for each session
2015-16 SESSIONS
AUTUMN
• September 1–October 20, 2015
– Tuesdays: 9-11 AM or 12-2 PM
– Public performance: Sun., Oct. 25
WINTER
• February 9–March 29, 2016
– Tuesdays: 9-11 AM or 12-2 PM
– Public performance: Sat., Apr. 2, 2016
SPRING
• April 12–May 31, 2016
– Tuesdays: 9-11 AM or 12-2 PM
– Public performance: Sun., June 5, 2016
In addition to performing at the Firehouse,
our SRT group “takes the show on the road”
and performs for Senior Centers throughout
the area. If you’re interested in performing
(or having us perform at your center) please
contact us at 978-499-9931. This popular
program fills up quickly and registration is
limited to 12 actors per group.
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Firehouse Senior Readers’ Theater is produced
by the Firehouse with partial funding provided
by Friendship Foundation and New England
Biolabs. For up-to-date information, please
refer to: www.firehouse.org/educationopportunities/1-senior-readers-theater
F I R E H O U S E S E AT I N G P L A N
OUR MEMBERS
Producer
$1o00+
PHOTO © DAVID GOODWIN
Terry and Wanda Blanchard
Natalea Brown
James Kelly & Margaret Mahoney
Director
$500+
Thomas Ambrosi
Steven Eimert
Jeffrey Ferrante
Jeanne Forel
Steve Faria & Dee Girard
Kathleen Miller
Matthew & Shauna Pieniazek
You belong here!
When you become a member of
the Firehouse Center for the Arts,
you are joining other individuals
dedicated to the arts and to a
welcoming, creative community.
Star
ALL MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE:
$250+
• Member ticket discounts
Ben & Clarice Andreozzi
Victor & Margaret Atkins
Barbara J. DiGiovanni
Carol & Jim Furneaux
David & Cynthia Gompers
Paul Harrington
Ellen Mulvenna
Gloria & Alan Papert
Deb & Peter Zoltai
• Ticket exchange privileges for the same show
• Advance notice of sure-to-sell-out shows
• 15% off (excluding alcohol) at the following
restaurants all the time*:
Ticket sales account for only 35% of our annual
budget, which includes the responsibility of
caring for this historic facility. Your membership
is essential to our financial health, and thanks
to our extensive member benefits package, it
can be good for your financial health as well!
Membership benefits increase based on
membership level and can include invitations
to special events or receptions, and use of the
entire theater for a private party! For more
information about membership benefits, pick
up a membership brochure from our lobby or
visit us online www.firehouse.org.
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Performer
• 15% off total purchases* at the following
downtown businesses:
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º
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$100+
Essex Street Inn
Kaya Jewelers
Meyra of Newburyport
The Pottery Isle
Valentine's Newburyport
* Members must present current Firehouse membership
card to receive discount. This list was accurate at the
date of publication. The Firehouse Center for the Arts
is grateful to the businesses that choose to participate
in this program. Benefits are subject to change.
PHOTO © DAVID GOODWIN
PHOTO © DAVID GOODWIN
º Andiamo Restaurant + Bar
º Ceia Kitchen and Bar
º Not Your Average Joe’s
Actors Studio of Newburyport
Peter & Margaret Albrecht
Doris Allen
Joan Atkinson & Richard Abbott
Thomas Auten
Maggie Bailly
Heidi Bassler & Todd Newman
Bob & Nan Becker
Priscilla Bellairs
Jean & Steven Berger
Mary Bishop
Anne Bowdoin
John & Mary Brooks
Sheila & William Carruth
Eugene Case
Ralph Castagna
Daryl & Kristin Colden
Bob & Kathy Connors
Maureen Daley & Myron Moss
Eugene & Mary Dean
Joan & Kevin Delahanty
Ron DiCola
Richard & Kathy Eaton
George & Donna Ellison
Jared Eigerman
Paula Estey & Mark Rosen
Beth & Jake Falconer
Leslie & Susan Ferlazzo
Amy Fleischer & Kurt Mullen
Richard & Mary Fraelick
Sarah Gnerre
Robert & Nancy Griffin
Richard Guest
Betsy Harpley
Tom Haywood
Bernard & Sue Heersink
Thomas Horth
Jay Howlett
Elena & Marshall Jespersen
Don Arnoudse & Colleen Kilcoyne
Evelyn W. Kovach
Mitch & Judy Kroner
Garry Lakin
Deanna Lavoie
Maryellen & Arthur Lawler
Debra & Jay Lesynski
Rick & Ellen Little
Charlotte Lombardi
Lombardi Oil
David Luterman
Christine Macneil
Hugh Martinez & Linda Harding
Rosemarie McCobb
Arlene McCormack & Anthony Mele
Thomas & Elizabeth Mela
Trevor Miller & Kim Williams
John & Michelle Morris
Judy Mouradian & Ted Ruetenik
Frank & Carolyn Neil
Donald & Aimee Pitman
Raymond Pritchard & Carole Ward
Kathryn Pritchard-Dow
Ganson Purcell
Rosemarie Rodie
Richard & Christina Ronder
Louis & Cyndi Rubenfeld
Al Sanchez
Jack Santos & Astrid Lorentzson
Michele Sasmor & David Strohschein
Esther Sayer
Mary & Leo Shapiro
Edward & Anna Shenker
Anne & Scott Smith
PJ Solomon
Michael Sosik
Di Svoboda & Family
Paul & Jan Swindlehurst
Margaret & Michael Taranda
Ray & Diane Tiezzi
Bill & Mary Todd
Diane & George Traicoff
Anne Verret-Speck & Forrest Speck
William & Judith Volkay
Betsey & Kincade Webb
Susan Welch
Frank & Lisa Wetenkamp
Alec & Anne White
Sharon & Gene Winter
Meo Young
Judy & Richard Zambroski
Audience
$50+
Frank Abram
Dennis & Deborah Andrews
Cynthia & Raymond Arsenault
Mae Atkinson
Daniel & Alisa Barton
S & J Bernhard
Paul Bevilaqua
Diane Brand
Edward Brennan, Jr.
Brenda Burack
Pamela Burch & David W. Ives
Dan Burke
Elaine A. Byrne
Nancy Cahan
Ronna Caras
Beverly Carney
Joseph Carper
Victoria Carr
Yvonne Chabrier
Saul Chadis
Karen Chandler & Sandy Farrier
Mary Anne Clancy
Martha Cohn
Michael Connolly & Ellen Rosewood
Mark Consoli
Fred Coryell
Kathy Coulman
Wanda Crowe
John & Lisa Davidson
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FIREHOUSE MEMBERSHIP
Stephen & Carolyn Davis
Vin DeMore
Mary & Steve DeSimone
Chuck Kennedy & Anne Dodge
Charlene K. Dolan, CFP
Glenda Donovan
Patricia Dumas
Resolute Financial, LLC
Dave Dylewski
Carol Elwell
Ginny Eramo
Joe Galvin
Daniel Gamelin
Debbie Gosselin
Kelly Gray
Janice Gregory
Andrew Griffith
Connie Haberkern
Maj-Brit & Sean Hallmark
Janet Hansen
Barbara & Jim Harrington
Richard Heile
Susan Hern
Janet Hickey
Sarah and Russell Holden
Trudi Holder
Lois Honegger
Dorothy Hoyland
Mary & William Hughes
Jeanette Isabella
Peter Iwanicki
Martha Jacobus
Gordon Jee
Annalee Johnson
Rochelle Joseph
Gary Karelis
Nana Kennedy
Diana Kerry
Claudia Kidder
John Kitchen
Dennis & Sandra Krause
D&T Kuhlmann
Patricia Kurkul
Charles & Anne Lagasse
Russell Lahaise
Lyndi & David Lanphear
Carol LaRosa & Joe Gliottone
Robin Lawson
Tom Lucia
Rebecca Lucy
Patricia Lynch
Marilyn & Andrew Lyons
Julie Maffei
Richard Mandeville
Douglas Maroney
Daniel McDuffie
Catherine McFarland
Philip McGowan
Berenice McLaughlin
Yvonne McQuilkin
Joe & Ann Messina
Roberta & Michael Milstead
David Moor & Beverly Monchun
Kathleen Moore
Ann & Josiah Morrill
Tracy Mousseau
Charlie Nichols & Christine Niles
Barbara Nickerson
Phyllis Noonan
Sally Nutt
Tamara O’Brien
Ellen O’Connor
Nancy Ogasapian
Marion Olsen
Barbara Oswald
Nancy Peace
Christine Pelham
Muffin Pellegrino
Laura Peterson
Sandra Pilt
Mary Quist
Stephen Rasche
Paul Raslavicus
Alan & Sue Reutlinger
Lisa Riley
Sheila Rodgers
Karen & Barry Rosenfeld
Joanne Rowley
Susan Rybacki
Nancy Sansouci
Anne Schick
Lynn Schow
Erwin Schowengerdt Jr
Beth Sloane
Jack Smith
James Sperelakis
Laura Stacey
Dennis Statuto
April Steele
Kirsten Stetson
Edward Stokes
Amy Stuehler
Terry & Scott Sutherland
Helen & Henry Szymura
Maria Terranova-Smith
Phyllis & Donald TeSelle
Catherine Thibedeau
Lea Thomas
Susan Thomas
Susan Titterington
Derek Tracia
Debra & Clif Treco
David & Margot Vine
Bruce Vogel
Vanessa Voter-Shaheen
Judith Walcott & Peter Anastas
Patricia Walton
Valerie Weener
Kathy Weinstock
Marvin Weiss
Karen Wiener
Kimm Wilkinson
Caryn Wilson
Ronda & Neil Wilson
Maura Woodruff
Mary & Michael Zerigian
Membership is offered on a rolling basis.
This membership list was accurate as of
August 14, 2015. If your name was mistakenly omitted, we sincerely apologize and
appreciate your membership.
FIREHOUSE INVESTORS
Business, Foundation,
and Public Support
Everything we do is made
better by the artists, audience,
philanthropists, businesses,
and volunteers that help us
on a daily basis.
Business, Foundation & Public Operating Support
The Firehouse Center for the Arts is
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
generously supported by you and
others in the community.
PHOTO © LOUIS RUBENFELD
When you become a Firehouse Sponsor you
not only contribute to our overall success, but
gain positive visibility for your business. We
take pride in letting our audience know which
businesses share their love of a creative community and lend their support to the Firehouse.
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This Sponsorship list was last updated
on August 1, 2015 and reflects donations
made within the prior year.
Legends
$15,000+
Unfortunately, we cannot list
every meaningful contribution
here. Please know that every
contribution to our annual
fund, our annual auction,
memorial fund- and indeed
every kind word of supportis greatly appreciated.
Institution for Savings
For more information about
sponsorship opportunities,
call Beth Falconer, Executive
Director, at 978-499-9931 or
send an email to beth@firehouse.org.
Directors
Stars
$10,000+
iMarc*
The Newburyport Five Cents
Savings Bank
$5,000+
Deirdre Girard & Steven Faria*
Friendship Foundation
Cynthia & David Gompers
(The Daverman Foundation)
Tim Hiltabiddle (Milestone
Marketing & Design)*
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Newburyport Development*
Underwriters
$2,500+
Sponsor Benefits include a custom mix of the
following, based on the amount of the
contribution, what is right and meaningful for
your business, and the type of event your
sponsorship is supporting:
• Recognition in all press releases, signs, and
posters for show
• Sponsor logo and link on web site
• Recognition and link to business in weekly
e-newsletter
• Signage or banner (provided by business)
displayed in theater lobby during event
• Collateral materials (provided by business)
distributed to guests on the night of the
show
• Use of lobby for reception with employees
or clients before the show
• Verbal recognition before the show
• Complimentary tickets to sponsored show
• Complimentary use of theater for one event
PHOTO © TIM HILTABIDDLE
Sustainability for a non-profit arts center is a
challenge. We’ve met with our colleagues
throughout the state (thank you Massachusetts
Cultural Council!) and we’re not alone. Ticket
prices don’t come close to covering the costs
associated with operating an arts center and
maintaining a historic facility. The arts rely
on philanthropy in order to remain a piece of
our culture.
SPONSORS
Blue Ocean Event Center*
Wink Cleary Associates*
DeMoulas Market Basket
Foundation
Gloria & Alan Papert
WNBP*
Co-Producers
$1,500+
Castagna Construction
R.D. Connors Corporation
Kelly’s True Value &
Kelly’s Taylor Rental
Newburyport Development
Newburyport Rotary Club
New England BioLabs
The Williams Miller Family
Foundation
Seaport Signworks*
Investor
$1,000+
Colden & Seymour ENT & Allergy
Pathfinder Financial Group
Attorney Stephen B. Reed of
Beck Reed Riden LLP
Partners
$500+
Actors Studio of Newburyport
Bassler Veterinary Hospital, LLC
Chase & Lunt Insurance
Cosmo Starensier, Inc.
The Pitman Law Offices, LLC
The Provident Community
Foundation
For sponsorship inquiries,
please contact Beth Falconer,
Executive Director, at
978-499-9931 or by email at
beth@firehouse.org.
*In-kind donors
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ART GALLERY
The Firehouse
Art Gallery
Art Gallery Schedule
Richard Hackel •
PHOTOGRAPHY
Sep. 10, 2014 – Oct. 11, 2014
Peggy Badenhausen •
The Firehouse Art Gallery, located on the first
floor of the Firehouse, hosts 13 art exhibits
each year. Artists are invited to submit examples of their work for review and selection by
our Visual Arts Committee once a year. All art
is for sale and proceeds benefit the artist and
OIL, MONOTYPE
Oct. 14, 2014 – Nov. 8, 2014
Cara Gonier •
ACRYLIC PAINTING
Nov. 11, 2014 – Dec. 6, 2014
Priscilla Levesque •
CASEIN & WATERCOLOR
Dec. 9, 2014 – Jan. 3, 2015
Hillary Scott •
OIL PAINTING
Jan. 6, 2015 – Jan. 31, 2015
Walter Mularz •
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO © LAURIE CONTRINO
Feb. 3, 2015 – Feb. 28, 2015
Ree Katrak •
MONOTYPE WITH COLLAGE
Mar. 2, 2015 – Mar. 27, 2015
the Firehouse. A reception is scheduled for
each show and offers a great opportunity to
meet the artists. Many mediums are represented
and there is something new in the gallery
every month – a good reason to visit often!
We are also members of Newburyport ArtWalk
(www.newburyportartwalk.com) and encourage
you to visit other galleries in the area. Gallery
hours are Wednesday-Sunday from 12 noon5pm (or until curtain.)
For gallery and submission information, go to:
www.firehouse.org/visit-the-gallery or email:
judy@firehouse.org.
RO N E M M E R L I NG
John Sheedy •
OIL PAINTING
Mar. 30, 2015 – Apr. 24, 2015
Ron Emmerling •
ACRYLIC PAINTING
Apr. 27, 2015 – May 22, 2015
Valerie Isaacs •
OIL PAINTING
May 25, 2015 – June 19, 2015
Vicki McKenna •
PHOTO/PIGMENT PRINTS
June 22, 2015 – July 17, 2015
WALTER MUL A RZ
Lynne Schulte •
OIL PAINTING
Robert Chiller •
PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY
July 20, 2015 – Aug. 14, 2015
Aug. 17, 2015 – Sep. 11, 2015
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