The Sandusky State Theatre

Sandusky, OH 44870 I 419.626.1347

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SANDUSKY

STATE

THEATRE

OUR LEGACY IN REVIEW 2015

A HISTORIC LANDMARK

The Sandusky State Theatre enhances the

lives of the residents of North Central Ohio

by providing a variety of programs of

artistic, educational and social value.

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HOW TO SUPPORT

THE SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE

Every ticket sold and every purchase from concessions helps

support The Sandusky State Theatre. Beyond that, the Sandusky

State Theatre Members, 141 in 2015, provide an important

source of annual contributions.

Annual donations in all amounts, large and small, help sustain

The State Theatre’s mission. Ticket sales, sponsorships, and

auction donations to The State Theatre’s Annual Gala

fundraiser, are vital support for ongoing operation.

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Explore, expand, and entertain your passion for the performing

and visual arts while supporting a community landmark. Join

and enjoy the unique benefits and opportunities of our Annual

Membership Program where we offer a 360-degree arts

experience!

Enthusiast Circle ($25 or $50) 100% tax deductible

Star Circle ($100) 100% tax deductible

Agent Circle ($300) $250 tax deductible

Director Circle ($500) $400 tax deductible

Producer Circle ($1000) $850 tax deductible

Contact our Development Director, Jennifer Lippus

419.626.1347

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Words from

Executive

Director,

David Taylor

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History of The

Sandusky State

Theatre

08

Theatre

Programming

12

Education &

Engagement

10

The Sandusky

State Theatre

Reach

16

Revenue &

Expenditures

17

Theatre Annual

Giving

20

The Sandusky

State Theatre

Staff

21

Why You Should

Support The Arts

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How To Support The

Sandusky State

Theatre

A LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Our Legacy, Our Responsibility. The Sandusky State Theatre has been providing the

residents of the community and surrounding areas with adventures in cinematic

experiences and the live arts since 1928.

Our purpose is to provide a communal space where we can see the performing arts in all of

their varied forms that give us memories of laughter, drama, compassion, understanding,

wonder, and yes, even sadness. But these moments give us insight into the human

condition and all of those wonderful intangibles that make up who we are as a society.

Knowing that we have been serving generations for 88 years, giving us the determination to

ensure that future generations are given a legacy facility that honors that aesthetic in its

original form but with current technology that protects our historic grand lady.

She has gone through many changes and shifts in the types of entertainment she has

provided her guests, but she has always delivered lasting memories in her original draping.

She has contributed countless dollars to local businesses and restaurants from the patrons

who have travelled to downtown Sandusky to see national tours, concerts, plays, and

films. These dollars come in the form of dinners and drinks before and after the show; new

dresses and ties for the opening night of the symphony; babysitters for mom and dads night

out to see a comedian and even the flowers for the first dance recital or graduation.

As a city we are moving forward with great energy and enthusiasm in sprucing up our

streets, buildings and businesses as we move toward the cities bicentennial and our

revisioning of the City of Sandusky.

What I ask is that as you review our annual report and reflect on the change we have had

in bringing economic impact to our downtown and community through the thousands of

guests we have greeted for the past 88 years, and through the live arts experiences that

have been inspiring generations, that you consider the wear and tear on our legacy as we

move toward our 100th Anniversary.

I ask that you consider a gift, as she has gifted the generations for over 88 years. Doesn’t

she deserve a nice dress?

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David Taylor

Executive Director

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SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE STAFF David Taylor—Executive Director

Jennifer Lippus—Development Director

Shari Peace—Business Manager

Tim Kostel– Technical Director

Karen Fuller—Executive Assistant

Geoffrey Stuck— Events & Patron Services

Kristen Moldovan— Education & Box Office Assistant

Arica Pfirsch—Technical Assistant

Gina Wolf—Marketing & Advertising Coordinator

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF REVIEW Tom Sloma —Chair

Ron Parthemore—Vice Chair

John Bacon

Andy Gundlach

Pat Babuich

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NON-VOTING OFFICERS Mary Jane S. Hill—Secretary/Legal Counsel

Don Hanck—Treasurer

Chris Parthemore—President

Patti Krewson—Vice President

Debra Brady

Maura Braun

Ron Guerra

Paul Koch

David McDowell

Kara Groff Mesenburg

Dan Moncher

Kim Redfern

Jeff Smith

Mary Tursky

Naomi Twine

NON-VOTING MEMBER- CITY OF SANDUSKY REP. Hank S. Solowiej

THE SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE IN THE PRESS

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THE SANDUSKY STATE

HISTORY OF

The Schine Theatre

officially opened on

October 11, 1928.

Where “The Night

Watch” starring Billie

Dove was the film to

see.

The Golden Voiced

Marvel Page Organ was

introduced to The

Schine Theatre. This

organ is one of four in

the country.

1925 1935 1945

The Theatre fell into despair in the 60s

and 70s.

1955 1965

The Organ left the Theatre,

and was sold to a

gentleman from Detroit in

1961.

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In September 1930 The Schine Theatre

was taken over by Warner Bros. Circuit

Management Corp. Later in 1933, it was

operated by Seitz Theatre Company.

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Joanne & Merle Arndt

Tom & Ruth Brink

Lorene Brown

Michael Brownell

Molly Carver & Paul Coleman

Richard Clingman

Dennis Corrigan

James & Lisa Crescimano

Dan & Janny Cummings

Diane Ernst

Robert Fisher

Norma J. Haer

Connie K. Kendrick

James S. Kuhn

Jim & Lois Myers

James & Carol Scherger

Lee & Mary Ellen Wieber

Enthusiast Circle Memorial Donations

John & Barbara Bauer

Marijune Banko

Ann H. Bingham

Richard & Debra Brady

Peter & Susan Coburn

Gregory W. & Andrea J. Fabian III

Karen Fuller & Sherry Popke

John & Marie Hildebrandt Foundation

George P. & Leigh A. Kademenos

Andrea M. & Carlton G. Ketchum

Kevin Kieffer & Payne Nickles & Company

Frank & Susan Link

John & Jennifer Lippus

Mary M. Matthias & Family

Thomas P. McGinnis

Charles & Carolyn Rainger

Martha Sawicki

James & Judy Smith

J. Sam & Debe B. Stipp

Jeffrey M. & Ann N. Walters

Rhonda Watt

Sandusky Yacht Club

Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham LLP

ANNUAL GIVING TO THE SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE

ANNUAL GIVING TO THE SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE

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Star Circle

Patricia Hofstatter

Jean Holzaepfel

Carol & Ted Homberger

Randy Hunt

Carol Icsman

Donald C. Icsman

Jim & Jeannie Johnson

Margaret Keller

Dick & Judy Kinzel

Steve & Sharon Lichtcsien

Dale Liebenthal & Carole Romp

John & Shelly Luipold

Dave & Debbie McDowell

Joe & Donna McPeek

Josh & Kara Mesenburg

David & Carol Michaux

Dan Moncher

Dr. Brian & Mary Murphy

Barbara A. Nielsen

John & Valerie Parker

S.B. Pfahl, Jr.

Johanna & Jim Powers

Michael & Sarah Prout

Mary Jane Riedy

Star Circle

Norma J. Schaechterle

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Scheingross

John & Lori Schlessman

Shirley Schwanger

Hank & Amanda Solowiej

Gary & Carolyn Spayd

David & Linda Speer

Martha & Bob Speers

Lata & James Stefano

Carol Steuk

Bob & Sue Stockdale

David Taylor

Jude & Joanne Theibert

Ed & Hedy Todd

Joe & Kareen Voight

Karen Wagner

Wagner's Inn

Bob & Ellen Wensink

Craig & Darlene Wood

The Shank Family

In 1995, the Golden Voiced

Marvel Page Organ was

returned home at The

Sandusky State Theatre.

In June 1990, The Sandusky

State Theatre went through

its biggest renovation.

On October 11, 2003, The

State Theatre celebrated its

75th anniversary , with a

performance by Michael

Bolton.

1975 1995 2005 2015 1985

Over $2 Million was raised

for the initial stabilization

and restoration effort with

a Grand Re-Opening and

Dedication Celebration on

the occasion of the 65th

Anniversary.

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The Sandusky State

Theatre was placed

on the National Register

of Historic Places in 1988.

Today the Theatre operates

with no debt and is working

to be completely renovated

for its 100 year anniversary

in 2028.

OUR PROGRAMMING

The Sandusky State Theatre hosts world famous

musicians, comedians, Broadway style shows,

orchestra concerts, movies and many more different

events. While most of those events take place in our

main 1500 seat Theatre, the Theatre has multiple

rooms for other occasions. The State Room has a

capacity of 200, where we host our Friday Night

Cabaret Series, dinners, conferences, receptions, and

private parties. The Art Gallery is another great space

that holds between 25 to 30 people.

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The Sandusky State Theatre is a part of many

community wide social events including: The

Downtown Block Party of Bike Week, North Coast

Oktoberfest, and the Lake Erie Arts & Film Festival.

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Producer Circle

Director Circle

Tom & Marilyn Aylward

Dr. Mike & Pat Babiuch

Ron & Tracy Guerra

MET Foundation

Ann & Tom Cassidy

Dr. Marianne L. Coburn & Mr. Randall Harris

Bob & Cindy Hare

Ron & Warrenette Parthemore

Charles & Carolyn Rainger

Patrick & Camallison Shenigo

Tom & Teresa Sloma

Steve & Kitty Smith

Carol A. Wolfe

Agent Circle

Star Circle Joyce & Daryl Deering

Karen Fuller & Sherry Popke

Andy & Melissa Gundlach

John & Gwen Hufnagle

James & Judy Smith

Harry & Kathlyn Stenzel

Linda Armstrong

Raymond J. Barman

Nella Biller

Phyllis & Joe Bransky

Marilyn Canada

Ned & Sharon Bromm

Edward John DaGiau

Paul & Alea Dahnke

Mary Lou Dickman

Dr. & Mrs. Eric Dudenhoefer

Jerry & Dolly Ehrhardt

Gene & Kathleen Fantozzi

Michael & Elizabeth Frank

In Memory of George Gilbert

Paulette & Peter Grant

Roger & Deborah Gundlach

Chuck & Edy Gundlach

Frank Hafner

Beverly Henderson

Jeanette R. Henry

Mary Jane & Frank Hill

David & Jacquelyn Clark

Jason & Darleen Crooks

Dr. & Mrs. David Dreffer

Scott & Patti Krewson

Bob & Beth Mathews

Carl & Ann McGookey

Nancy McKeen

William & Judy Monaghan

Dick & Cathie Schuster

Mel & Mary Stauffer

Sally & John Wheeler

ANNUAL GIVING TO THE SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE

OUR REVENUE

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$893,165 Total Income

Box Office $188,160

Concessions $102,637

Rentals $92,759

Earned

$63,293

Grants $43,760

Memberships $21,265

$3,962 Donations

Benefactors $295,000

Sponsorships $82,329

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MOVIES

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56 RENTALS

23 SPONSORED EVENTS

THEATRE PRODUCED

EVENTS

24 7 PRESENTED EVENTS

CO PRODUCED

EVENTS

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We assist the Sandusky Main Street Association

History & Haunts, The Caryl Crane Youth Theatre,

Terra State Community College and BGSU Firelands

College Theatre with ticketing assistance.

OUR REACH

More than 48,000 people attend shows or special events

at the Theatre every year, contributing an estimated

$500,000 to the local economy.

A study was conducted for the

American Planning Association,

that determined the Arts as

well as any cultural activity,

increases attention and foot

traffic to a specific area.

While attracting visitors, we

increase the length of time

and money people spend in

Sandusky. The Theatre is a major

element in the revitalization of the

historic downtown district.

TOP 5 ZIP CODES

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43420

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OUR BENEFACTORS

OUR SPONSORS

Bailey Legal Group

Barnes Wendling CPA’s

Brady Sign Company

Buckeye CableSystem

Cedar Point

Construction Equipment & Supply

Daly's Pub

Daniel & Laura Keller

Dolyk & Zeiher Co., LPA

Dr. Dale & Maura Braun

Dr. Mike & Pat Babiuch

Firelands Regional Medical Center

Flynn, Py & Kruse

The Chevy Network and Foster Chevrolet

Great Lakes Brewing Company

Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory

Gundlach Sheet Metal Works Inc.

Hart Advertising

Indian Motorcycles

Jan Weske Bucholz

James L. & Judy L. Smith

Jeffrey & Lauralee Krabill

Joe & Kareen Voight

Heartland Dwelling –Jeff Smith

KeyBank

Lake Erie Shores & Islands

Linda Armstrong ReMax Quality Realty

Maple City Ice Company

Martin & Mary Tursky

Mary Anne Jeffrey Realty Executives

Mathews Ford-Lincoln

Neal & Nancy Sabino

Newcomers and Friends

New Wave Scuba Center

Daniel & Laura Keller

Bettcher Industries Inc.

Buckeye CableSystem

Civista Bank

Erie County Community Foundation

Firelands Regional Medical Center

George L. Mylander

Gerald & Brian Kasper

KeyBank

Lee & Sandra Jewett

Murray & Murray Foundation

Payne Nickles & Company

The Randolph J. and Estelle M. Dorn Foundation

The Frost-Parker Foundation

The Sidney Frohman Foundation

The Sam and Rose Stein Foundation

US Bank

Wightman-Wieber Foundation

Ohio Arts Council

Ohio Physicians Services

Organized Chaos Music

Parschauer Eye Center

Payne Nickels & Company

Realty Executives

Richard & Debra Brady

Ron & Tracy Guerra

Sawmill Creek Resort

Scott & Patti Krewson

SeaLife

Steinemann Hafner Insurance Services

Steve & Kitty Smith

Tow Boat U.S.

The Leaking Boot

The Sam S. and Rose Stein Foundation

OUR PARTNERS & PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS Aha Creative

BGSU Firelands

BGSU Theatre Company

Brad Bores Films

Caryl Crane Youth Theatre

City of Sandusky

EHOVE Career Center

Film Affects

Firelands Symphony Orchestra

Lake Erie Living Magazine

Sandusky Main Street Association

North Coast Young Professionals

Sandusky State Repertory Theatre Company

Terra State Community College

The Great Lakes Visual & Performing Arts Academy

at Sandusky High School

Lange Trust of the Sandusky Library

The Sandusky Concert Association

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OUR STATISTICS

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25,616

TICKETS SOLD

48,412

TOTAL VISITORS

OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

“Numerous studies have demonstrated a correlation between

drama involvement and academic achievement. In addition to

having higher standardized test scores than their peers who do

not experience the arts, students who participate in drama often

experience improved reading comprehension, maintain better

attendance records, and stay generally more engaged in school

than their non-arts counterparts. “

- American Alliance for Theatre and Education

The mission of The Sandusky State Theatre educational outreach

program is to work with other arts organizations in order to serve

the Erie County community by providing quality educational

programs that are dedicated to lifelong learning in and through

the arts.

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ROTARY STAR PROGRAM

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THEATRE WORKSHOPS

Coretta Scott King & the Fight for Freedom

The Rockin’ Adventures of Peter Rabbit

The Elves & The Shoemaker

Little Red Riding Hood

*Includes 30 In-Class Opportunities*

Each summer we offer theater based workshops for area

children ages 7 – 17. Workshops are two weeks long and end

with a live performance on the “big” stage. During the two

week workshop students will learn how to read a script, plot a

stage for a production, how to choreograph a dance routine,

create sets & costumes, and much, much more. Our new

partnership with The Great Lakes Visual and Performing Arts

Academy enables students to get high school credit while

participating.

Disney’s Cinderella Kids

Disney Camp Rock the Musical

Our educational outreach activities have the ability to

reach thousands of students through free and low-cost

live performances, special presentations and classes in

the schools.