TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter From Chairman of the Board & Board Listing 6
About Bluey's Big Play 16
Upcoming Events 21
Emergency Evacuation Procedures 22
Recognizing Volunteers 24
Patron Information 30
Kauffman Center Donors 33
Spotlight Premier & Spotlight Members 34
Ensemble Business Members 38
Kauffman Center Annual Donors 40
Endowment and Capital Donors 42
Legacy Society 43
Kauffman Center Staff 46
Greetings from
Julia Irene Kauffman
Chairman of the Board
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. We are honored to have you here to celebrate Kansas City’s commitment in bringing artistic and cultural excellence to all ages, interests and backgrounds.
The Kauffman Center is an organization with one overriding goal—to bring artists and audiences together. The soul of the Kauffman Center is a living tradition of great artists and extraordinary performances. It is a setting maximized for the special and shared needs of our local artists and their organizations. The Kauffman Center provides affordable access to stages and other facilities for performances, education and other activities.
A strong program of arts education is integral to our mission. Kansas City can and must nurture and educate its own artists, and the Center is solidly committed to participating in this vital endeavor.
Each of you has taken advantage of the opportunity to become personally involved by being here. We hope you will continue through future performances, activities, volunteer work and donations. This is a building for generations to come.
The Board of Directors of the Kauffman Center joins me in thanking you for your most generous support.
Julia Irene Kauffman
Chairman of the Board, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kauffman Center Board of Directors
Ms. Julia Irene Kauffman, Chairman
Mr. David C. Lady, Vice Chairman
Ms. Sharon Blickensderfer
The Honorable Peggy Dunn
Mr. Kenneth J. Dworak
Mrs. Shirley B. Helzberg
Mr. Rusty Jandl
Mrs. Janice C. Kreamer
Mr. Louis W. Smith
★★★★★
“A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show”
– The Guardian
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
The Kauffman Center is equipped with advanced life-safety early alert systems. Each performance hall is designed with emergency exits in case of an evacuation. In the event of severe weather, shelter in place inside the hall, not in a lobby area, and await further instructions.
In the event of an emergency, the performance will be interrupted. Horns and strobes will sound. Emergency instructions will be delivered from the stage.
Please remain seated as staff use an appropriate amount of investigational time to verify the source of the alarm.* Should an evacuation be necessary, lighted red (Muriel Kauffman Theatre) and green (Helzberg Hall) exit signs will lead patrons to one of eight emergency exit paths.
Patrons with mobility limitations and/or those who are not able to navigate stairs should remain in the venue near one of the marked “Emergency Evacuation Assistance” areas. First responders will evacuate those requiring assistance immediately upon their arrival.
Elevators, primary entrances and the Brandmeyer Great Hall staircase are NOT used in the case of an emergency evacuation.
For more information on emergency evacuation procedures, visit kauffmancenter.org/policies.
*Kauffman Center’s emergency egress plan, which includes an
appropriate amount of investigational time to verify the source of an alarm, was developed with the assistance of the Kansas City, MO Fire Marshall’s Office.
Be at the Center of it all:
Volunteer
The Kauffman Center would like to congratulate and thank the following five Diamond Level volunteers who have each contributed more than 2,500 volunteer service hours.
Frank Hawk | “It has been an enriching experience to meet the many volunteers, staff and patrons while serving as a volunteer at the KCPA. It is rewarding to be able to enjoy these outstanding events. The architecture and beauty of the Kauffman Center makes it a privilege to serve in such an icon of Kansas City.”
Vicki Dickerson | “As a new volunteer at the Kauffman Center, I quickly realized the energy and enthusiasm of other volunteers and staff was contagious and real. This was evident when COVID, should be a four-letter word, ended the 2019/2020 season in February. While the staff did a great job keeping volunteers engaged with each other, when we physically returned, restrictions and all, it was smiling eyes just above the masks and “hugs” all around. That joy continued when we saw our patron friends, and them us. I am thankful the people of Kansas City continue to support the performing arts and feel lucky to be one of the many people that have and continue to represent the Kauffman Center. “
Mark Dickerson | “When I was growing up, our family was not exposed to the arts. Since I started volunteering here in September 2017, I have been exposed to the Symphony, Ballet, Opera and many other performances at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Volunteering has broadened my experiences and I have found I like performances that I had not experienced before. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: best building for performances, best performances, best patrons, best staff, best volunteers. Just the best place to volunteer!”
Blair Bieser | “The pandemic has certainly shown us how important art is – how it can comfort us when we feel alone, and how it can bring us together when our differences are dividing us. And although the performing arts posted a lot of videos, there’s nothing like coming to our beautiful Kauffman Center and watching artists from around the world sing, dance and make music for us. I’ve loved welcoming you back!”
Sandra Reilly | “Thank you for the opportunity to serve as a volunteer and support the success of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Always memorable and rewarding.”
Learn more about the Kauffman Center’s volunteer program and get involved:
Visit kauffmancenter.org/volunteer
or contact volunteer@kauffmancenter.org
Patron Information
PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
Security Screening Policy
To ensure the safety and security of our guests, the Kauffman Center has implemented a security screening policy.
Any persons and items entering the Kauffman Center are subject to screening. For more information visit
kauffmancenter.org/policies.
Patrons arriving late are seated at the discretion of the artist and house management.
Use of photography equipment or recording devices (video, audio or other medium) is prohibited without written consent. By attending a Kauffman Center performance, patrons give their consent to be photographed or recorded by talent, venue, or their contractors.
As a courtesy to the artists and other audience members, please silence and put away cell phones and other devices during the performance.
If emergency calls are anticipated, please notify house management of your seating location. Emergency calls will be received at our security office 816.994.7244.
For lost articles, please contact our security office 816.994.7244.
Refreshments are available at most events. Food and beverages may not be taken inside Muriel Kauffman Theatre or Helzberg Hall.
Coat Check is located to the east of the ticket office on the Plaza Lobby Level and is open year-round. In addition, a cell phone charging station and sensory kits are available in Coat Check.
Smoking inside the Kauffman Center is strictly prohibited by city ordinance. Designated smoking areas and smokers’ poles can be found outside both the north and south entrances.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Buy Tickets
The Kauffman Center Ticket Office is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ticket Office holds additional phone hours on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on performance days. Tickets are always available online at tickets.kauffmancenter.org. All purchases are non-refundable except in the case of a canceled event.
Please Don’t Leave Your Seat Empty
Donate your tickets for re-sale if you cannot attend a performance. Return tickets to the
point-of-purchase organization at least 24 hours before the event to receive a tax-deductible donation receipt.
Public Access Hours and Private Tours
The Kauffman Center generally maintains public access hours on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during which visitors may explore Brandmeyer Great Hall at their leisure. Additionally, private tours led by a trained guide can be scheduled at kauffmancenter.org/tours. Tours are approximately 60 minutes in length, are available with reservations and are dependent on the Center’s active rehearsal and performance schedule.
Stay Connected
Visit kauffmancenter.org to sign up for our email newsletter and stay in-the-know about Kauffman Center announcements about programming, events, and opportunities for involvement. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive news, discounts, and conversation. We love hearing from you!
Questions?
Visit kauffmancenter.org/faq, call 816.994.7222, or email contact@kauffmancenter.org.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Kauffman Center is committed to providing access to our performing arts experiences beyond what is required.
To learn more about accessing the resources below or to request additional services that would make your visit
more enjoyable, please ask a staff member at today’s performance. For more information, visit
kauffmancenter.org/accessibility or contact the Kauffman Center Ticket Office at 816.994.7222 or
contact@kauffmancenter.org.
Patron Drop-off Locations
For your convenience, Kauffman Center offers two passenger drop-off locations at 16th and Central Streets and on
the private drive to the south of the building, accessible from Broadway Boulevard. From either drop-off location,
drivers will go less than a half block to turn into undergound parking. Additionally, valet parking service is available
for most performances for $20 the night of the event or $18 in advance.
Assistive Listening Devices
The Kauffman Center offers Assistive Listening Devices free of charge for patrons who would benefit from amplified and clarified sound. Patrons may exchange an ID card for an Assistive Listening Device from our trained staff in the Kauffman Center’s Gift Shop in Brandmeyer Great Hall. Each device automatically adjusts to the hall and performance of the patron’s location.
Thank you Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City for supporting the following accessibility resources at the Kauffman Center.
Serenity Rooms
The Kauffman Center Serenity Rooms offer a monitor to view the performance, comfortable seating, sensory items, dimmable lights, and an electrical wall outlet. Patrons who would benefit from the use of a private, relaxing environment during today’s performance are invited to contact a staff member or volunteer for access to a Serenity Room.
Changing Tables & Family Restrooms
All family restrooms feature infant changing tables. The Mezzanine family restroom features a changing table suitable for children or adults. Patrons needing a universal changing table or an additional private space to tend to medical needs should contact a staff member or volunteer for directions to the First Aid Office.
Sensory Kits
Patrons who would benefit from comforting sensory resources are invited to exchange an ID card for a Sensory Kit from Coat Check on the Plaza Lobby Level. These kits contain resources such as noise-reducing headphones, weighted lap pads, and handheld sensory items.
Recognizing Our Special Kauffman Center Donors
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts offers appreciation for the following generous donors who have made cumulative gifts or pledges of $10,000 or more between Jan. 1, 2022 and
Dec. 2, 2022. A complete list of our supporters and partners is included on the following pages.
PLATINUM
Melinda & Tom E. Beal
Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer
Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder
Constance M. Cooper Charitable Foundation
Evergy
The Marlese and Robert Gourley Children’s Fund
Hall Family Foundation
The Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Tom & Jan Kreamer
Mark One Electric Company
Ford & Christine Maurer
John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City & Aristocrat Motors
Missouri Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
PNC Bank
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Saint Luke’s Health System
Victor E. & Caroline E. Schutte Foundation
John & Marny Sherman
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts - Commerce
Bank, trustee
Teresa and Tom Walsh Family Foundation
Anonymous
GOLD
Abe & Anna Bograd Memorial Trust
Gattermeir Family Foundation
JE Dunn
P1 Group, Inc.
The Short Family
Thomas & Sally Wood Family Foundation
SILVER
The American Theatre Guild
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Hartley Family Foundation
IMA Financial Group
Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
R.C. Kemper Charitable Trust
Dave Kiersznowski
Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker
Rockwell Security
Paul & Katy Schofer
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
The Sosland Foundation
Bill & Bo Stueck
Theater League
Michael Waterford
Recognizing Our Spotlight Premier Members
Spotlight Premier members are an exceptional group of supporters who share a commitment to the performing arts in Kansas City. They receive tickets, insider access and various other exclusive benefits.
Spotlight Platinum
Julia Irene Kauffman
Tom & Jan Kreamer
Ford & Christine Maurer
John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell
Foundation
John & Marny Sherman
Teresa & Tom Walsh
Spotlight Gold
Paul & Bunni Copaken
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Gattermeir Family Foundation
Robert J. & E. Marlese Gourley
Mr. & Mrs. Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr.
Dave Kiersznowski
Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker
Paul & Katy Schofer
Joe & Susan Sims
Bill & Bo Stueck
The American Theatre Guild
Theater League
Michael Waterford
Thomas & Sally Wood
Family Foundation
Dennis & Annette Young
Spotlight Silver
Frank Austenfeld & Brenda (Ballard)
Austenfeld
Christopher E. Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Rose Bina
Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown
Dr. Stephen K. & Susan Bubb
Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder
Chris & Colleen Buchinger
Pati Chasnoff
Cissy & Errol Copilevitz
Katherine DeBruce
Dave & Dee Dillon
Peggy & Terry Dunn
Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg
Beth & David Fowler
Terry L. Garberg
Mark L. Gardner
Roger & Cheri Gardner
Irv & Ellen Hockaday
Randy & Kelly Huffman
Beth Ingram & Edward P. Milbank
Dr. Roger & Sandy Jackson
Rusty & Ann Jandl
Bob & Jana Johnson
David C. Lady
Cathy & Terry Matlack
Mr. & Mrs. C. Patrick McLarney
Dee & Joyce Pack
Tim Pratt & Christie Geier-Pratt
RLS Illumination Fund
Dale & Mary Rohr
Peggy F. Schmitt
Louis & Sharon Smith
Bill & Sandra Snyder
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thiessen
Ann & Frank Uryasz
Andrew Van Der Laan & Rebecca
Schwietz
Tom Van Dyke & Kay Barnes
Starr & Tom Wagstaff
To join Spotlight Premier, contact Kelly Burt, Manager of Individual Giving, at 816.994.7927 or
kburt@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/premier.
Membership listing as of DEC. 15, 2022.
Recognizing Our Spotlight Members
Spotlight is an annual membership program that provides donors an elevated experience at the Kauffman Center while supporting our vision.
Spotlight Leading Roles
Ms. Sharon L. Blickensderfer
Susan Brandom
Dan Claiborn & Marie Woodbury
Suzanne M. Frisse
Edward Goldstein & Rachel Krantz
Janet K. Long
George & Wendy Powell
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Prevost
Pat Raffel
Howard & Rosanne Rosen
Lisa & Charles Schellhorn
Randy Sedlacek & Mary Ventura
Susan & William Stannard
Bill & Marilyn Taylor
Spotlight Rising Stars
Dr. Henry & Laura Antolak
Mr. & Mrs. Perry D. Atha
Dr. Michael & Patricia Baltezor
Kim Rock & Bill Barr
Ken & Carolyn Brown
John & Carol Cowden
Vicki & Mark Dickerson
Donna Gould Cohen
Pam & Gary Gradinger
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hjalmarson
Carol & Dennis Hudson
Collin Hulse & Kerry Brocker
Colby & Barbara Jones
Cindy & Steve Jones
Ambassador Allan Katz & Nancy Cohn
Dr. Jan & Mr. Allan Kraybill
Janet Mark & Frank Lipsman
Kevin Maring
Darren Meyer
Russell & Sarah Propp
Gary R. and Susan P. Ripple
Rick & Mary Schindler
Zachary H. Shafran
David & Linda Skaff Family
John & Traci Solomon
Jim & Debbie Stoddard
John & Annette Talbot
Judith L. Tharp
Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady & Family
Dale & Diane Wassergord
Greg & Melinda Wenger
Terry & Debbie Westlund
Brett Witty
Sheri & Walt Womack
Michael & Pamela Zanders
Anonymous
Spotlight Supporting Roles
Mauli & Sue Agrawal
Dr. James Batterson & Mr. Todd Green
Joshua & Ann Becker-Schutte
Mr. G. Wayne Burge
Richard Carlson & Rebecca Gaughan
Karin & Jim Flynn
Ted & Ann Greene
John & Janis Guyot
Barbara Higgins
Phil & Sue Jones
Charles S. Joss, Jr.
Joseph P. Kearns
Mike & Vickie Lewer
Kevin & Susan McGreevy
Bruce & Becky Monke
Barry Myers
Nikki & Kimberly Newton
Steve & Marianne Noll
Sarah Josephine Overbee
Padgett Family Foundation, Inc.
Gloria Perez
James A. Polsinelli
Drs. Susan & Charles Porter
William H. Reynolds
Mr. & Mrs. David P. Ross
Michael Shipley & Susan Harp
Mr. Clarence E. Simmons
Kathryn & Ross Sougéy
Pete Story
Kathy & Dan Terrill
Donna & Harvey Thalblum
Julie Unruh
Spotlight Contributors
Brad Allen & Gene Cooper
Thomas & Karen Badgett
Mid-America Merchandising, Inc.
Paul & Kathy Bastasch
Janet & John Bennett
Kent & Gayle Best
Mr. Steven Wilson & Dr. Carol Blum
Kevin & Lauren Bond
Lisa M. Browar
Alison Campbell
Brad Clay
Wilma Collado
Una Creditor
Suzie Devaughn
Ruth Dickinson & Russell Fries
Carol G. Dobies
Trisha & Tim Drape
Barbara & Scott Eckley
Sheryl Feutz-Harter
Randall & Diana Foster
Bruce Freeman
Chris Gahagan
Jon & Cheri Gallion
John & Debi George
Julie & George Gilchrist
Gary Good
Donna Grasso
Jon Gray & Valerie Chow
Alan Grimes
Cliff Grimes
Dr. Allen & Mrs. Gail Gutovitz
Mr. Marc Hammer & Ms. Alana Muller
Dennis & Lois Heldenbrand
Barbara Higgins
Steve & Joan Israelite
Kim & Tony Jackowski
Marilyn & Ken Johnston
James K. Jones
Rick Justis
John & Shawn Keller
Jeff Kembel
Drs. John D. & Ann M. Kenney
Mr. & Mrs. James Klein
Philip Knocke
John & Linda Lacy
Edwin & Deborah Lane
Christine Lang
Tom & Joyce Lohmeyer
Kevin Patrick Martinez
Helen O. McCluskey
Susan McGannon
William & Carol Mechler
Mary Melot
Bruce & Megan Michael
Patricia A. Miles
Stephanie Murrell
Marcy & Jim Nelson
Bob & Linda Netterville
Nick & Patty Gee Nicholson
Torre & Lisa Nigro
Jody Olberding
Taylor Oluchi
Craig Paddock
Scott & Robin Page
Dr. & Mrs. Allen Parelman
Amanda Pierce
Marigrace Powers
William Pryor
Phillip Raine
Jo Ellen Read
Paul Rocke & Cheryl Brown
David & Jackie Russell
Don M. Salter
Brent Schondelmeyer
Mark & Janice Schonwetter
Marco Segura
Mr. Tom Schult & Ms. Margo Soule
Dr. Joy Stevenson & Dr. John Sheets
Mareta J. Smith
Mary Fern & Wallie Souder
Julie Stevens
Bradley & Cynthia Strecker
Clifford & Kathryn Sullivan
Tonya Y. Taylor
Douglas & Beth Viehland
Christopher Warren
Roy & Leslye Werner
Robert & Candace White
Tanya & Debbie Gillespie-Wilcox
Laura Woolsey
Frank & Margaret Zilm
Anonymous (2)
To join Spotlight, contact Kelly Burt, Manager of Individual Giving, at 816.994.7927 or
kburt@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/spotlight.
Craig Associates, PC
Evergy
IMA Financial Group
JE Dunn
Kansas City Area Development Council
(KCADC)
Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City and
Aristocrat Motors
Rockwell Security
Saint Luke’s Health System
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Ash Grove Cement Company
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City
Branded Custom Sportswear/Design Resources
CBIZ MHM LLC
Commerce Bank
Company Kitchen
CrossFirst Bank
Empower Retirement
Hawthorn Bank
Henderson Engineers Inc.
Imperial PFS
KPMG LLP
Labconco Corporation
Lathrop GPM LLP
Mariner Wealth Advisors
NSPJ Architects
NetStandard
NuWin Enterprises
Palmer Square Capital Management
RSM US LLP
Sandberg Phoenix
Seigfreid Bingham PC
SpecChem LLC
Stinson LLP
Vistar of Kansas City
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
B&B Theatres
G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Bukaty Companies
Byrne Pelofsky + Associates LLC
Cobbs Allen
Dennis Sneed Ford
Enterprise Bank & Trust
eyeSmith
FORVIS
Goldberg Group Architects
Hunt Midwest
Husch Blackwell LLP
In-Tone
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Kissick Construction Company
The Lewer Companies
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Martin Pringle Oliver Wallace & Bauer LLP
McCownGordon Construction
Bryan Norton/Lockton Companies
Office Products Alliance
Olsson
Piper Sandler & Co
PLX
Rothwell Construction Inc.
Sapp Design Architects
Silverstein Eye Centers
Speaks Chapels
Stephens & Associates Advertising Inc.
Straub Construction Company Inc.
Titan Protection & Consulting
Membership listing as of DEC. 15, 2022.
To join Ensemble, contact Tricia Farrar, Manager of Corporate Giving, at 816.994.7914 or
tfarrar@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/ensemble.
Recognizing Kauffman Center Annual Donors
Hundreds of donors make annual gifts, allowing us to connect thousands of people to the
Kauffman Center. Beneficiaries include young people attending student matinees and under-served families taking in a performance.
ORGANIZATIONS
AND FOUNDATIONS
Abe & Anna Bograd Memorial Trust
The American Theatre Guild
Ronald D. Deffenbaugh Foundation
Frank and Margaret G. McGee Fund
Hartley Family Foundation
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family
Foundation
Mark One Electric Company
Merrill Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Merriman Foundation
Missouri Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
The City of KCMO Neighborhood Tourist
Development Fund
NuWin Foundation
Padgett Family Foundation, Inc.
R and C Charitable Foundation
R.C. Kemper Charitable Trust
Victor E. & Caroline E. Schutte Foundation
Ralph L. Smith Foundation,
UMB Bank ,n.a., Trustee
Stephen Philibosian Foundation
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts -
Commerce Bank, trustee
Theater League
What Matters 2 Us Fund
Anonymous
SPONSORS
JE Dunn
Kansas City Zoo
Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City and
Aristocrat Motors
Morgan Stanley
PNC Bank
RSM US LLP
Saint Luke’s Health System
Variety the Children’s Charity of
Greater Kansas City
Individual Contributors
Linda Lighton Adkins & Lynn Adkins
John & Sally Austin
Charles & Jennifer Bacon
Melinda & Tom E. Beal
Galen & Constance Beaufort
Gary & Suzy Bennett
Rosana & Anthony Biondo
Tom & Judy Bowser
Barrett & Cheryl Brady
Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer
Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder
Dr. Dustin Burleson
Joanne Cable
Charles & Virginia Clark
Phyllis Cohen
Don & Patricia Dagenais
Reid & Sue Davison
Dr. & Mrs. Luke Dlabal, Jr.
Steve & Anne Dunn
William & Jean Dunn
Richard & Maureen Durwood Foundation
Kate Favrow
Mr. & Mrs. Randall C. Ferguson, Jr.
Sally Firestone Philanthropic Fund
Frick Family Foundation
Sandi & Ed Fried
Gattermeir Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. James Gegg
Marilyn & Kenneth Hager
Donald J. Hall
Mrs. Allan Hall
Nancy & Bob Hatch
Michael & Marlys Haverty Family
Foundation
Debbie Haynes
William & Kathryn Henderson
Lisa Merrill Hickok/ Merrill LLC
John & Megan Hobbs
Joan Horan
The Hughes Family Fund
Dr. & Mrs. John Hunkeler
Vicki & Harold James
Alleyne E. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Whitney E. Kerr, Sr.
Judy O. Kirk
Nancy & Herb Kohn
Mr. & Mrs. David G. Kreher
Mr. & Mrs. Norman M. Kressmann
Michael & Jane Leach
Bruce & Priscilla Long
Mazie Long
Bill & Peggy Lyons
Graham P. & Helen M. Marcott
John B. & Bonnie Martin
Lorraine & Norman Martin
Bobbie Mathes
Mr. & Mrs. James E. McGraw
David & Ellen Mendelsohn
Michael Merriman
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Middelkamp
Virginia McD. Miller
Michael & Patricia Morrissey
Barbara K. Nelson
Richard D. & Amy Parent
Dr. Ron & Donna Patton
Leslie Pfriem
Marsha Reese
Christine Rhodes
Mr. & Mrs. David P. Ross
Ginzy Schaefer
Rick & Mary Schindler
Stuart Schlemmer
Shirley Schoenlaub
Paul & Katy Schofer
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation -
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Schultz
Mr. Thomas L. Schwegler
Betty C. Scott
Mr. & Mrs. George D. Shadid
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart L. Sharp
The Short Family
Mr. Clarence E. Simmons
Christy & Patrick Sirridge
David & Linda Skaff Family
Charlie & Jeanne Sosland
Linda Stevens
Pete Story
M. Jeannine Strandjord
Larry & Mona Tyrl
Mrs. Daniel C. Weary
Bob White
Bryce H. Wilson
Jean Wise
Anonymous (7)
OPEN DOORS
The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
Evergy
The Marlese & Robert Gourley
Children’s Fund
R and C Charitable Foundation
Anonymous
Tributes
In memory of Gail Ryan
Arthur Duston
Lori Hughey
Ashley Maximuk
Mary Alice Ryan
William L. Ryan
Audrey Steck
Khim Varner
In-Kind Partners
The Bridge
Buffalo State Pizza
Google Inc.
Hotel Kansas City
KCUR
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Mildred’s Coffeehouse
The Roasterie, Inc.
The Kauffman Center is a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization.
Donors of $250 or more as of DEC. 2, 2022.
Kauffman Center Endowment and Capital Donors
The Kauffman Center is able to provide extraordinary experiences because of these donors who helped make the building a reality. We appreciate their commitment to enriching the lives of everyone in our community.
founding DONORS
Grand Benefactors
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Julia Irene Kauffman
Hall Family Foundation
The Brandmeyer Family
Shirley Bush Helzberg & Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr.
Benefactors
American Century Investments
Bank of America, Trustee:
Arthur Bloomgarten Trust
W.J. Brace Trust
Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable
Foundation
Lindon Q. Skidmore Charitable Foundation,
William V. Sisney, co-trustee
John W. & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust
Richard S. Wyler Charitable Trust
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City
Tom & Judy Bowser
Pam & Cary DeCamp
The Gary Dickinson Family Foundation
DST Systems, Inc.
JE Dunn Construction Company
Richard & Maureen Durwood
Francis Family Foundation
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation, UMB,
Corporate Trustee
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
H&R Block
Adele & Donald Hall
The Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation
KCP&L
Jan & Tom Kreamer
Barbara Hall Marshall
Marilyn & John McConnell
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation
Thomas M. & Betty C. Scott
The Sosland Foundation
The Vivian & Hymie Sosland Charitable Trust
Sprint
The Sunderland Foundation
Susan B. & Mark A. Susz
UMB Bank, Trustee:
Enid & Crosby Kemper Foundation
Kearney Wornall Charitable Trust & Foundation
Geraldine & R.A. Barrows Foundation
E. Kemper & Anna Curry Carter Community
Memorial Trust
Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten & Family
Patrons
Andrews McMeel Universal Foundation
Anonymous
Aquila Foundation
Andrew L. Atterbury & Gwyn A. Prentice
Mary & Alan Atterbury
Bank Midwest
Paul & Joan Jenkins Bartlett
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Battey
G. Kenneth & Ann Baum
Melinda L. & Tom E. Beal
Robert & Phyliss Bernstein
Marion & Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Kenneth & Lisa Block Philanthropic Fund
Abe & Anna Bograd Memorial Trust
Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown
The Late Saurine L. & Eugene D. Brown
Richard P. and Jane M. Bruening
Lynne & Owen Buckley
Stanley J. Bushman & Ann Canfield
Capitol Federal
Charles & Virginia Clark
Barton J. & Phyllis Cohen Charitable Foundation
Jeannette & Jerome Cohen Philanthropic Fund
Payless Holdings Inc.
Constance M. Cooper
The Copaken Family
Dave & Jamie Cummings
Curry Family Foundation
Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Davidson
DeBruce Companies
The Families of Drs. David & Robert Dockhorn
Irene Dreiseszun
Peggy & Terry Dunn Family
Elsberry Family Foundation
Jacqueline & Robert Epsten Foundation
Todd Epsten & Family
Mark Ernst Family
Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company | the Richard F.
Jones Family
Martha & Marvin Field
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Frick Family Foundation
Kauffman Center Legacy Society
Legacy Society members have made planned gifts to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, helping the organization plan for the future.
Barbara and Doug Cusick became Kauffman Center supporters long before ground was broken for the building.
“We were inspired by the many ways the Kauffman family has shown its support for Kansas City,” said Doug, “and we wanted to do what we could for the new performing arts venue.” Barbara and Doug opened their home and their unique collection of antique automatic musical instruments for fund-raising events. They also made a generous capital gift, purchased a seat plaque in honor of his mother and contributed to the Jane Chu Arts Endowment.
Now Doug and Barbara have looked ahead by making the Kauffman Center the future recipient of a life insurance policy their family no longer needs. “It’s as easy as changing the beneficiary’s name on a whole life insurance policy,” Doug explained. “We see this as a legacy from our entire family, that makes the performing arts and a vibrant downtown available to our kids, grandkids and beyond.”
Christopher E. Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Tom & Judy Bowser
Morton & Una Creditor
Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family
Richard & Maureen Durwood
Jon and Cheri Gallion
Jonathan Klem
Nancy & Herb Kohn
Rachel Krantz & Edward Goldstein
Patrick & Amy McHenry
C. Stephen Metzler & Brian D. Williams
Nerman Family
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Thomas M. & Betty C. Scott
A. William & Elizabeth T. Shafer
Joe and Susan Sims
Rick & Betsey Solberg
Byron & Sandra Whitaker
Anonymous
To find the planned giving option that works best for you, speak to your financial advisor and contact Trisha Drape, Vice President of Development, at tdrape@kauffmancenter.org or 816.994.7220.
Kauffman Center Endowment and Capital Donors
Christine & Don Alexander
Brad Allen & Gene Cooper
Suzanne Eleanor Allen
The Marvin & Jeff Alport Family
American Guild of Organists -
Greater Kansas City Chapter
American Italian Pasta Company
A Division of Ralcorp Holdings
Ameristar Casino Hotel
Kansas City
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan C. Angrist
Anonymous
Suzie Aron & Joseph Levin
Arvest Bank
Keith & Connie Ashcraft
AT&T Foundation
Frank Austenfeld & Brenda
(Ballard) Austenfeld
Verna G. Austin
Charles & Jennifer Bacon
William & Betty Baker
Bank of America Matching Gifts
Mr. Paul A. Barnds &
Dr. Shawn R. Sabin
George & Theresa Barton
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bassham
Jack & Kim Bastable
Chris Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Benson
Alleta & Don Biggs
T. Eugene Bileski &
Diane R. Krizek
Rita & Irwin Blitt
Annette Bloch
Harvey S. Bodker
Mark S. Box, MD
Barrett & Cheryl Brady
Mary Shaw Branton
George & Leslie Brett
Ruth M. Brito
Jack & Fran Brozman
Dr. Stephen K. & Susan Bubb
Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder
Burns & McDonnell
Betty & Jordan Bushman
Kenneth & Jean Butler
Martha B. Comment
Barry & Suzanne Cooper
Family Fund
Mary Kay & Stephen Corbeil
Michael & Sherry Coughlin
Cray Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. Morton Creditor
Judith Ann Cunningham
Anita Daniels & Family
Cindy & Vince Dasta
Dr. Mark & Diane Davidner
The Lois & Thomas Davidson
Family
John C. & Jane Reusser Davis
Ann Dickinson
Joyce DiDonato
Mark & Amy Dobbins & Family
Maureen Dudgeon & Bradd Silver
Ken Dworak
Courtney R. Earnest
Erik & Beverly Elving
Entertainment Properties Trust
Jo Ann Straube Field
Bob Firnhaber & Sally Groves
Ann & Gary Fish
Jack & Trudy Gabriel
Blanche Gangwere
GE Foundation
David & Linda Gentile
Esther & Donald Giffin
Steven B. & Lisa E. Glassman
Robert J. & E. Marlese Gourley
Grant Thornton LLP
Mary & Bill Grant
Hon. William G. & Peggy Mathews Gray
Ted H. & Mary Lou Greene Family
Foundation Fund
Lee & Amy Greif
Megan & Michael Grossman
H&R Block, Inc. Matching Gifts
Elise & Allan Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Hanes
Marla McCaffree Harper
Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Hartwig
Nancy P. & Robert W. Hatch
Nancy & Tim Helton & Family
Jamie & Bush Helzberg
Drs. Clarke & Mary Henry
Michael & Karen Herman
John Dible Hickok, Jr. &
Lisa Merrill Hickok
David & Linda Hill
James M. Hobbs II DDS &
Grace G. Hobbs
J. B. & Anne Hodgdon
John & Sharon Hoffman
Tom & Denise Holcom
Dorothy H. & David H. Hughes, Sr.
Christopher & Linda Iliff
Tom & Ann Isenberg
Jack Stack Barbecue
Dr. Larry & Gretchen Jacobson
Rusty & Ann Jandl
Norge W. Jerome, PhD
Jacqueline & Lynn Johnson
Gary E. Jones
Charles S. Joss, Jr.
Judy Joss Family
Ronald & Sarah Jury Family
Michael L. Kahn
Sybil & Norman Kahn
John Kander
Kansas City Symphony
Musicians’ Association
Kansas City University of
Medicine & Biosciences
Rose & Barney Karbank
Dr. Andrew & Lynn Kaufman
Key Charitable Trust
Ellie & Richard Knopke
Regina & William Kort
Douglas & Susan Krebs
David C. Lady
Lathrop & Gage LLP
Leslie Bowles Lerner
Eli Lilly & Company Foundation, Inc.
Carol H. Logan & Fred J. Logan, Jr.
Dr. Edwin T. Long & Mary Long
Marlene & Sandy Louchheim
Mr. Robert P. Lyons
M&R Financial - Young & Liess
Thomas & Gay Manning
Jack & Bobbie Mathes
Ford & Christine Maurer
Michael T. Mayer Family
Carl & Lee McCaffree
Virginia B. McCoy
Charles E. & Candace L. F.
McDowell
Tom & Judith Pease McEvoy
Mr. & Mrs. James E. McGraw
Becky & Rowe McKinley
Jacquie McKinney’s Legacy
Dan Meiners & David Brinkerhoff
Lance & Lissa Melber
The Harold & Marilyn Melcher
Foundation
Bernadette & Dick Miller Family
Marshall & Janet Miller
Mike & Shelly Miller
Ray & Kim Miller
Robert E. Miller Group
Virginia McD. Miller
Fred & Linda Mitchell Family
Marilyn & John Mitchell
Mark & Julie Morris
Sherrill Mulhern
Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Myers, Jr.
Jeannette Nichols
Nichols Company Charitable Trust
Brad & Linda Nicholson
Phyllis & Ronald Nolan
Tom W. & Jeanne H. Olofson
Charles & Jane Olsen
Jack & Georgia Olsen
Terri Olsen
Robert A. Olson Estate
Sally J. & R. Lyman Ott
Richard & Louise Parizek
Judith Parker
Deloras & L. Beaty Pemberton
The Anne Peterson & Bertil &
Ulla Brunk Families
Dr. & Mrs. Larry Piebenga
The Pioli Family
Bill & Susie Popplewell
Drs. Susan & Charles Porter
Peter & Cappy Powell
James & Kathryn Prevost
David & Patricia Raffel
Michael J. Rainen Family
Clark & Jeanne Redick
Mary & Steve Reiff
Carolyn & Bob Reintjes
J. B. Reynolds Foundation
Thomas & Marjorie Rhone
RLS Illumination Fund
Fred & Cindy Rock
Joe & Judy Roetheli & Lil’ Red
Foundation
Connie & David Ross
Elizabeth S. Rowe
Melissa & Matthew Rubel
Mr. & Mrs. John Tough Russell
Randy & Mary Ann St. Clair
Dr. Robert & Anne St. Peter
& Family
Marilyn B. Salomon &
David W. Renner
Ken & Roswitha Schaffer
Daniel & Miriam Scharf
Lisa & Charles Schellhorn
Mary & David Schulte
Dr. & Mrs. A. William Shafer
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Myra & Lester Siegel, Jr.
David & Linda Skaff
Susan & Tuck Spaulding
Barbara & Jack Spilker
Sprint Nextel Corporation
Dr. Gregory C. & Janet M. Starks
Jack & Martha Steadman Family
Foundation
Dr. Michael & Dr. Michella Stiles
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
John & Peggy Stone
Greg & Barbara Storm
Mary Jeannine Strandjord
Harry B. & Anna C. Strauss Philanthropic Fund
Jo Ann & William D. Sullivan
Ann & John Sundeen
Peter Sunderman & Curt Thomas
Symphony League of Kansas City
William & Marilyn Taylor
Tension Envelope Foundation &
the Berkley Families
The Thau Family
Theater League
Marilyn Craigmiles Thomas
Barbara Welch Thompson
The Torosian Foundation
Sally Turk Tranin
Carol & Cliff Trenton
Cathy, Steve & Debbie Trenton
Julia Ann Trotter
Trudy Foundation
Marylou & John D. Turner
Norma & Bryce Turville
Union Pacific Corporation
U.S. Engineering Company
Sharon & Tom Van Dyke
Kathy & Mark Walker
Walker Uniform Service
Myron & Nicole Wang
Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady
& Family
Terry & Linda Ward
Gary L. Warmker
Dale & Diane Wassergord
Larry & Joni Weiner
Sally & Bob West
Westar Energy
Frank & Helen Wewers
Byron & Sandra Whitaker
Helen E. (Pasek) White
Lewis & Shirley White
The John R. Wilson Family
Bob & Marcia Wolff
Ron & Marilyn Wollard
Mary Edith Woodward
Steve Wright & Paula Thurman
Roxy A. Yowell
Patrons (continued)
Dr. Michael & Ginger Frost
Mr. Richard I. Galamba
Patty & Charles Garney
Barbara & Peter Gattermeir Family
Gautreaux Family
Gerson Family Foundation
Stanley L. & Geraldine Goldberg Family Fund
Robert & Marlese Gourley
Nancy & Rick Green
Kenneth V. & Marilyn J. Hager
Hartley Family Foundation
The Michael & Marlys Haverty Family Foundation
HCA Midwest Health System
The Hearst Foundations
Charles M. Helzberg & Sandra Baer
Paul & Betty Henson
Irv & Ellen Hockaday
The Hunt Family Foundation, Kansas City Chiefs &
Hunt Midwest Enterprises
Clifford W. & Bonne A. Illig
Mrs. Beth Ingram
Vera Isenberg
Dr. Roger & Mrs. Sandy Jackson
Cliff C. Jones, Jr.
The Kansas City Southern Charitable Fund
Marcia Karbank
Jonathan & Nancy Lee Kemper
David & Demi Kiersznowski
Deborah Y. & Robert Almy Kipp
Phil & Judy Kirk
Nancy & Herb Kohn
KPMG LLP
George Hodges Langworthy, Sr.
Benny & Edith Lee
Ron & Cassie LeMay
Molly G. Levitt
Linda Lighton & Lynn Adkins
Lockton
Vincent & A.J. LoScalzo
Bill & Peggy Lyons
Colette & James Majerle Family
Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker
Norman & Lorraine Martin
Tom & Kay Martin | Thomas Martin Foundation
Mary Ford Maurer
Tinka & Harry McCray
Tom & Jean McDonnell
The Frank McGee Family
Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Merrill
C. Stephen Metzler & Brian D. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. John Middelkamp
Edward P. Milbank
Michael & Patricia Morrissey
Bill & Barbara Nelson
Nerman Family
Henry & Cara Newell
James B. Nutter & Company
James B. Nutter Family
H. Tony & Marti Oppenheimer & The Oppenheimer
Brothers Foundation
Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation/Wysong Family
Foundation
P1 Group, Inc.
The Children of Flossie & Steve S. Pack
Bill & Carolyn Patterson
John S. & Mary V. Petrow
Jack & Susan Pierson
Polsinelli
Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Supporting Foundation
George & Wendy Powell
The Privitera Family | Mark One Electric Co.
Fred H. Pryor
Shirley J. Pryor
Bob & Ann Regnier
Victor & Helen Regnier Foundation
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Sarah & Landon Rowland | The Ever Glades Fund
Carl J. Schramm & Ellyn L. Brown
The Victor E. & Caroline E. Schutte Foundation
John & Marny Sherman
The Short Family
Joe & Susan Sims
Louis & Sharon Smith
Elizabeth T. & Frederick M. Solberg, Jr.
Morton & Estelle Sosland
Richard H. Spencer & Katherine G. Spencer
Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP
Jane & Jack Strandberg Charitable Foundation,
Bank of America, Trustee
Bill & Bo Stueck
Ten Ten Foundation
The Byron Thompson Family - Country Club Bank
John E. Tillotson & Jody Tillotson
C. Humbert & Carol Tinsman
Elizabeth & James E.C. Tinsman
Tivol
Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust
The Uhlmann Family
U.S. Bank
Waddell & Reed
The Thomas Connelly Wallingford Family
Teresa & Tom Walsh
Michael Waterford
Anonymous
Keith & Margie Weber Foundation
William C. & Barbara J. Willson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Wood, Jr.
YRC Worldwide
Kauffman Center Staff
Executive Staff
Paul Schofer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Colby Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Trisha Drape
Vice President of Development
Bill Miller
Vice President of Operations
Patrick Donnelly
CVE, Vice President of Theater Operations
Development & Donor Relations
Dalene Bradford
Development Associate
Lenka Day
Development Coordinator
Tricia Farrar
Manager of Corporate Giving
Kelly Burt
Manager of Individual Giving
Joan Israelite
Consultant
Janet Mark
Consultant
Logan Busch
Donor Information & Data Specialist
Facilities
Jamie Clack
Facilities Coordinator
Finance & Administration
Kathryn Sougéy
Controller
Susan Campain
Senior Accounting Analyst
Jo Keatley
Assistant to the CEO
Laura House
Shared Services Database Manager
Nathaniel Baker
Shared Services Database Administrator
Marketing & community engagement
Karen Badgett
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
Sarah Milosevich
Marlese and Robert Gourley Community Outreach Supervisor
Tim Hawks
Digital Marketing Supervisor
Amber Hipp
Marketing Manager
Ellen McDonald
Publicist/Consultant
Patron Services
Barry Myers
Senior Director of Patron Services
Jenny DeFreece
CVA, Senior Manager of Patron Services and Volunteers
Mary Maxine Luber
Patron Services Manager – Recruitment, Training
and Accessibility
Madisen Pool
Patron Services Manager – Front of House
Ashley Wright Shannon
Ticketing Services Manager
Sarah Scott
Ticketing Services Lead
Morgan Prosser
Ticketing Services Supervisor
Amanda Morris
Ticketing Services Specialist
Special Events & Catering
Lisa Voss
Senior Director of Sales
Sarah Gonser
Event Coordinator
John Foster
Event Operations Manager
Theater Operations
Sara Beatty
CVP, Director of Theater Operations
Eric Miller
Senior Production Services Manager
Don Hovis
Production Services Manager
Jason Way
Production Services Supervisor
Palmer Jankens
Audio Production Supervisor
