Made possible by the John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
The Center of Performing Arts for 15 Years
Aug. 21-23, 2026 | Page 14
Celebrating 15 years at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
BLUEY’S BIG PLAY
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GREETINGS FROM Julia Irene Dennie – 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 our 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 Kauffman 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.
KAUFFMAN CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ms. Julia Irene Dennie ‑ Kauffman, Chairman
Mr. David C. Lady, Vice Chairman
Ms. Sharon Blickensderfer
The Honorable Peggy Dunn
Mrs. Shirley B. Helzberg
Mr. Rusty Jandl
Mrs. Janice C. Kreamer
Mr. Paul J. Schofer
Mr. Louis W. Smith
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THE CENTER OF PERFORMING ARTS FOR 15 YEARS
AUGUST EVENTS
Kansas City Symphony Presents European Tour Send-Off Concert
Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Kauffman Center Presents UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony
Sept. 1-2, 2026
Kansas City Symphony Presents Prometheus
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
Kansas City Symphony Presents Out of This World
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
UNDERTALE:
THE DETERMINATION SYMPHONY
Sept. 1-2, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
MURIEL KAUFFMAN THEATRE
Kansas City Symphony Presents Happy Hour: Moonlight
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Presents La bohème
Sept. 19, 25, and 27, 2026
Kauffman Center Presents Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian With Special Guest Rosie Flores
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
Kansas City Symphony Presents Windborne’s The Music of Tom Petty
Sunday, Sept. 26, 2026
MY HERO ACADEMIA IN CONCERT
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
MURIEL KAUFFMAN THEATRE
Kauffman Center Presents is made possible by the John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation for more upcoming events , visit tickets . kauffmancenter . org .
CREATING ACCESSIBLE ARTS EXPERIENCES AT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER
SINCE THE GRAND OPENING IN 2011
231,000+ young people have been provided bus transportation reimbursement through the Kauffman Center’s Open Doors fund.
10,500+
487,000+
students and chaperones have experienced school matinees on our stages.
young people, families, educators and veterans have received free or discounted performance tickets.
51,000+ have attended our Future Stages Festival since 2014.
Young people are the future of the arts — our future artists, arts professionals and audiences — and we care deeply about them. The Kauffman Center is dedicated to creating unprecedented access to arts experiences for the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The Kauffman Center’s Open Doors programs provides many avenues that connect local youth and adults to high quality arts experiences.
Visit kauffmancenter.org/engage to learn more about our student programs, community offerings and performer opportunities.
Photo by Jen Iseman
Aug. 21-23, 2026
Made possible by
the John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life.
When Dad feels like a little bit of time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans!
Join them as they pull out all the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
Bluey’s Big Play is a 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 theater 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.
15 YEARS one extraordinary volunteer family
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Since opening day…
When the doors of the Kauffman Center first opened in 2011, these volunteers were here to welcome our very first patrons.
Fifteen years later, they’re still here.
They have greeted millions of patrons, answered countless questions, offered directions, shared smiles, found lost items, comforted nervous guests, applauded incredible performances and represented the very best of the Kauffman Center. Today, we celebrate the 43 volunteers who have served continuously since opening day.
Thank you for 15 years of dedication, kindness and unforgettable service.
Phil Alejos
JoEllen Atherton
Linda Barth
Leta Beemer
Diana Blankenship
Lynn Blixrud
Brad Blodgett
Linda Burns
Victoria Calhoun
Peggy Drabenstott
Janet Fisher
Mike Flanagan
Duane Graber
Susan Hiatt
Rebecca Kester
Deborah Keys
Tricie Loudon
Denise Maxwell-Older
Joe McClernon
Ann McFerrin
Phil Meiers
Alan Nelis
Pam Purtell
Nancy Rardin
Bev Rehkop
Sandra Reilly
Elizabeth Richardson
Dave Rogers
Bob Ronan
Charlotte Ronan
Bev Sawyer
Pam Smedile
Adrian Smith
Fonda Sprengelmeyer
Ken Stewart
Kent Sullivan
Dee Swindler
Annette Talbot
Dale Walker
Rochelle Walter
Teri Waters
Cindy Williams
Tamara Woodrum
Photo
David Riffel
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 who are not able to safely and comfortably 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.
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SUNDAY, OCT. 11, 2026
KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Made possible
the John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
OPEN NEW WINDOWS OF POSSIBILITY.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Kauffman Center’s promise to bring artists and audiences together is reflected in many ways, including removing barriers and providing access to our performing arts experiences for all patrons.
Patrons may request services (e.g., ASL interpretation, captioning, audio description, etc.) by contacting our ticket office at least two weeks before any performance, concert or event. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/accessibility or contact us at 816.994.7222 or accessibility@kauffmancenter.org
Accessibility Services
• Accessible Parking and Drop Off Lanes
• Accessible and Size Inclusive Seating Options
• Assistive Listening Devices
• Booster Seats
Supported by
• Infant & Universal Changing Tables
• Courtesy Wheelchairs
• Sensory Kits
• Serenity Rooms
• Earplugs
Serenity Rooms
Thank you Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City for supporting the following accessibility resources at the Kauffman Center.
Patrons who would benefit from the use of a private, relaxing environment are invited to step into one of our two serenity rooms. These spaces offer comfortable seating and a monitor to view the live performance, plus sensory items, dimmable lights and an electrical wall outlet. Patrons may contact a staff member or volunteer to access this space.
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 or the gift shop in Brandmeyer Great Hall. These kits contain resources such as noise reducing headphones, weighted lap pads and handheld sensory items.
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Photo by Casey Anderson
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Photo by Cory Richards
Photo by Kiliii Yüyan
Photo by Claire Ryser
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.
Barbara P. Allen
Julia Irene Dennie Kauffman
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Robert J. & E. Marlese Gourley
The American Theatre Guild
Christopher E. Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Dr. Stephen K. & Susan Bubb
Paul & Bunni Copaken
Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family
The Ralph L. Smith Illumination Fund
Frank Austenfeld & Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld
Melinda Beal
Rose Bina
Ms. Sharon L. Blickensderfer
Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown
Steve & Patti Brownback
Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder
Peter Cashen
Pati Chasnoff
Dan Claiborn & Marie Woodbury
Errol Copilevitz
Connor Daily & Brad Killen
Katherine DeBruce
Dave & Dee Dillon
Peggy & Terry Dunn
Annette Evans
Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg
Rob & Nancy Freeman
SPOTLIGHT PLATINUM
Tom & Jan Kreamer
Colonel & Pat Laster
Ford & Christine Maurer
Marilyn P. McConnell
SPOTLIGHT GOLD
J. Peter Gattermeir
The Haverty Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Barnett C.
Helzberg, Jr.
Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker
Tim Pratt & Christie Geier Pratt
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Laura Yankoviz Savidge
SPOTLIGHT SILVER
Terry L. Garberg
Mark L. Gardner
Marilyn & Kenneth Hager
Laurie J. Hamilton
Chad & Carolyn Hansen
Irv & Ellen Hockaday
Dennis & Carol Hudson
Family Foundation
Randy & Kelly Huffman
Dr. Roger & Sandy Jackson
Rusty & Ann Jandl
The Jeff & Cheryl Jernigan Trust
Bob & Jana Johnson
David C. Lady
Janet K. Long
Hatch & Laura McCray
Edward P. Milbank
Bradley & Linda Nicholson
Lee A. Norman
Paul J. & Katy Schofer
John & Marny Sherman
Tom & Teresa Walsh
Louis & Sharon Smith
Bill & Bo Stueck
Theater League
Thomas & Sally Wood Family Foundation
Dennis & Annette Young Anonymous
Dee & Joyce Pack
Matthew Peddie & Dr. Jessica Heimes
Tim & Faith Penner
Pat Raffel
Priscilla Reckling & Bob Hill
Dale & Mary Rohr
Peggy F. Schmitt
Joe & Susan Sims
Catherine Ivy & Byron Smith
Rich & Carol Smith
Bill & Sandra Snyder
Melanie & H. Wayne Thompson, Jr.
Ann & Frank Uryasz
Andrew Van Der Laan & Rebecca Schwietz
Starr & Tom Wagstaff
Michael & Pamela Zanders
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RECOGNIZING OUR SPOTLIGHT MEMBERS KAUFFMAN
Spotlight is an annual membership program that provides donors an elevated experience at the Kauffman Center while supporting our vision.
Dr. Henry & Laura Antolak
Brent & Tracy Berkley
Susan Brandom
Vicki & Mark Dickerson
Jason & Shian Duarte
Edward Goldstein & Rachel Krantz
Craig & Michelle Hallier
Dr. Michael & Patricia Baltezor
Steve & Becky Busch
Craig Coen & Jeffrey Bellamy
John & Carol Cowden
Trisha & Tim Drape
Barbara & Scott Eckley
Charles & Evelene Gallardo
Donna Gould Cohen
Collin Hulse & Kerry Brocker
Evan & Joanie James
Colby & Barbara Jones
Cindy & Steve Jones
Mauli & Sue Agrawal
Brad Allen & Gene Cooper
John & Sally Austin
Thomas & Karen Badgett
Kim Rock & Bill Barr
Liz & John Barrera
Kent & Gayle Best
Kevin & Lauren Bond
Richard Carlson & Rebecca Gaughan
Kirsten Elizabeth Chesher
Brad & Amber Clark
Wilma Collado
Ken & Pam Courson
Erica Dennington
Kathie L. Allison
Jacob & Betsy Ambrose
Christine E. Bachich
Ms. Roxy Baker
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Beachner
Kellie M. Beargie
Dr. Marjorie Beebe
Thomas & Maureen Billam
Todd & Jan Bleakley
Sarah Blick
Andy Bolton
Daniel & Michelle Bowers
Mrs. Kelly Burt & Mrs. Alison Burt
Victoria & Kevin Calhoun
Largo & John Callenbach
Susan & Bob Campain
Mr. Danny Carmichael & Mrs. Theresa Ryan
Charles “CC” & Natasha Chappelle
SPOTLIGHT LEADING ROLES
Trish Miles
George & Wendy Powell
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Prevost
Howard & Rosanne Rosen
Lisa & Charles Schellhorn
Randy Sedlacek & Mary Ventura
David & Linda Skaff Family
SPOTLIGHT RISING STARS
Ambassador Allan Katz & Nancy Cohn
Joseph P. Kearns
Dr. Jan & Mr. Allan Kraybill
Sam Kuykendoll
Ed & Debbie Lane
Janet Mark & Frank Lipsman
Kevin Maring & Deborah Alagna
Padgett Family Foundation, Inc.
Linda & George Robbins
David & Jackie Russell
SPOTLIGHT CAST & CREW
Karin & Jim Flynn
Jon & Cheri Gallion
John & Debi George
Ted & Ann Greene
Stephen & Christine Gregoire
Larry Jacob & Stephanie Guerin
Jacqueline & Lynn Johnson
Patricia L. Jonietz
Mike & Vickie Lewer
Sabrina Markese
Jon & Wendy McGraw / Buttonwood Foundation
Pat Meads
Bob & Debbie Monroe
Barry Myers
SPOTLIGHT CAST
Betsey Chung
Jim & Linda Cole
Community Lending of America, Inc.
Sarah & Clayton Cook
Stephen & Lea Cosentino
Una Creditor
Jay & Christie Dade
Patrick Donnelly & Alexandra David
William & Carolyn Downham
Mark & Susanna Ford
Jim & Diana Gallagher
Carol Gee
Julie & George Gilchrist
Gary Good & Jackie Charnley
Darla K. Hall
Gretchen Hembree
Anthony D. Hill
Sherrita Hurst
Kim & Tony Jackowski
Steve Joss
Susan & William Stannard
Jim & Debbie Stoddard
Bill & Marilyn Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thiessen
DZ
Rick & Mary Schindler
Ann Schuller
Christina & Zack Shafran
Michael Shipley & Susan Harp
Susan M. Warshawsky
Dale & Diane Wassergord
Terry & Debbie Westlund
Mr. and Mrs. Wheatman
Sheri & Wally Womack
Denise & Carl Yost Anonymous
Rod & Michelle Nelson
Col. T. Len Nevels, USAF (Ret.)
Timothy W. Peters
Amanda Pierce
Drs. Susan & Charles Porter
Joe & Sara Romine
Mark & Janice Schonwetter
Thomas Scott
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew E. Smithson
John & Annette Talbot
Kathy & Dan Terrill
Angel Hephzibah Tseng
Frank & Mary Vail
Frank & Helen Wewers
Jeff Kembel
Joseph A. Kronawitter
Steve & Cindy Laubach
Sarah Leibowitz
Douglas Millett
Kim Mills
Bruce & Becky Monke
Mack & Maryann Moorman
Katherine Murphy
Krishna K. Narayanan
Marcy Nelson
Katherine Nevans
Dave & Bree Nicholson
Linda & Reid Nickisch
Tom & Pam Ostermann
Craig Paddock
Scott & Robin Page
Mrs. Jeannie Parelman
Kathy Rhodes
Mark & Monica Rieger
MEMBERS
Spotlight members enjoy benefits like members-only concerts and receptions, discounted tickets and more.
SPOTLIGHT CONTRIBUTORS CONTINUED
Scott & Beth Riekeman
Paul Rocke & Cheryl Brown
Jandy Rowe
Rich & Doris Ruffcorn
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Schmidt
Steve S. Schmidt
Mark S. Schmitz
Mary E. Schust
Marco Segura
Mr. & Mrs. George D. Shadid
Sydney & Melody Shaw
Dr. Joy Stevenson & Dr. John Sheets
The Skolnick Family
RECOGNIZING
Mareta J. Smith
Will & LaKeisha Smith
Kathryn & Ross Sougéy
Gregory & Jennifer Spiegel
John & Kathleen Stanley
Terri Steenson
Mr. & Mrs. Stewart M. Stein
Bradley & Cynthia Strecker
Donna & Harvey Thalblum
Marlene Toms
Dr. Amanda Price & Dr. Aaditya Verma
Keith & Sharon Vickers
Douglas & Beth Viehland
Mark & Mary Virden
Peter & Deana Werkowitch
Bill & Ronda White
Robert & Candace White
Tanya & Debbie Wilcox Gillespie
Curtis Wilson
Peter Wirengard
Teddi Wolff
Denise Word
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OUR TRAILBLAZER MEMBERS
Trailblazer memberships support bringing Trailblazing Talks, our five-part speaker series, to the Kauffman Center. The Trailblazer Membership program is underwritten in part by Christina & Zack Shafran and the David & Linda Skaff family.
ALL-ACCESS MEMBERS
Dr. Daniel J. Altnether
Marla & Patrick Baxter
Brent & Tracy Berkley
Dhaval Bhavsar & Noopur Pathak
Larry S. Braddy & Leslie Kiernan
Steve & Patti Brownback
Don Dickey
Jacob & Betsy Ambrose
Mrs. Kelly Burt & Mrs. Alison Burt
Trisha & Tim Drape
Steven & Marlene Feder
Lisa M. Gingerich
Evan & Joanie James
Joseph P. Kearns
Kevin Maring & Deborah Alagna
Lou & Ann Pisani
Pat Raffel
Pete & Nancy Rucker
TRAILBLAZERS
David & Robin Hagedorn
Travis Jackson
Mark & Stacey McVey
Steven V. Potter
Camille Shafran
Christina & Zack Shafran
David & Linda Skaff Family
Lisa & Greg Soendker
Kathy & Dan Terrill
Tom & Teresa Walsh
Dennis & Annette Young
Paul J. & Katy Schofer
Tracy Simons
Mary Winter
To join Spotlight or Trailblazers, contact Kelly Burt, Director of Individual Giving, at 816.994.7927 or kburt@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/spotlight.
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RECOGNIZING OUR MEMBERS
JUDGE JON GRAY (RET), CHAIR, ENSEMBLE ADVISORY COUNCIL
AAA Event Rental
Evergy
JE Dunn Construction
Kansas City Area Development Council
Ash Grove Cement Company
Black Community Fund
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City
Branded Custom Sportswear/ Design Resources
CBIZ MHM LLC
Commerce Bank
Company Kitchen
Empower Retirement
AdventHealth
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
American Century
Andrews McMeel Universal
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Kansas City
BlueScope
Eric Bosch
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Bukaty Companies
Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Co.
Crossroads Hotel
Dennis Sneed Ford
Diagnostic Imaging Center, P.A.
Dimensional Innovations
eyeSmith
Levity Events
Lifted Logic
Mercedes Benz of Kansas City & Mercedes Benz of Kansas City South
Hawthorn Bank
Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce
Henderson Engineers Inc.
Imperial PFS
KPMG LLP
Labconco Corporation
Lathrop GPM LLP
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
McCownGordon Construction
Fifth Third Bank
Foulston Siefkin LLD
Gates Bar B Q
Graphicmachine Inc.
Harvest Productions, Inc.
Hunt Midwest
Husch Blackwell LLP
InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza
Bob & Jana Johnson
Kali Buchanan Interior Design
Kansas City Marriott
Downtown
KGR Consultants
Kissick Construction Company
KSA Law
The Lewer Companies
Moonshot Solutions
RSM US LLP
Saint Luke’s
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
NetStandard
NvisionKC
Palmer Square Capital Management
RJM & Company, LLC
Seigfreid Bingham PC
SpecChem LLC
Stewardship Capital
Stinson LLP
Lockton Companies
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Mazuma Credit Union
Musselman & Hall
Office Products Alliance
Piper Sandler & Co
PLX
PostRock Trust Company
Rockhurst University
Serendipity Labs, Overland Park
Silverstein Eye Centers
SLATTERY Design +
Architecture
Spencer Fane LLP
Stephens & Associates
Titan Protection & Consulting
Toshiba Business Solutions
Ensemble is the Kauffman Center’s business membership program.
Kansas City’s most prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs recognize the power of aligning their brand with our community’s iconic performing arts center. Members and their clients receive exclusive access to the Kauffman Center and enjoy a range of experiences tailored to their interests and business needs.
Ensemble members regularly enjoy exclusive networking opportunities, complimentary tickets and VIP experiences.
To join Ensemble, contact Tricia Farrar, Director of Corporate Giving, at 816.994.7914 or tfarrar@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/ensemble.
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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, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee
The American Theatre Guild
Arvin T. Gottlieb Charitable Foundation, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee
Blair & Matt Gogel and Lauritzen Foundation
Constance M. Cooper Charitable Foundation
Cottrell Family Charitable Fund
Dennis & Carol Hudson Family Foundation
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Frick Family Foundation
Gerson Family Foundation
Hartley Family Foundation
The Haverty Family Foundation
The Hughes Family Fund
J. Scott Francis, Discretionary Fund, Francis Family Foundation
John N. & Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
John W. & Effie E. Speas
Memorial Trust, Bank of America, n.a., Trustee
Linda Stevens Charitable Fund
Louis & Frances Swinken Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Marion & Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Merrill Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Missouri Arts Council
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
The City of KCMO Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Padgett Family Foundation, Inc.
Patrick & Janna Stueve Family Foundation
R and C Charitable Foundation
Ralph L. Smith Foundation
The Ralph L. Smith Illumination Fund
R.C. Kemper Charitable Trust, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee
Richard & Maureen Durwood Foundation
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts – Commerce Bank, Trustee
Ronald D. Deffenbaugh Foundation
SpecChem LLC
Stephen Philibosian Foundation
Theater League
Thomas & Sally Wood Family Foundation
Weber Family Foundation
Willard Family Foundation
SPONSORS
Crossroads Hotel
Evergy
InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza
JE Dunn Construction
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Mercedes Benz of Kansas City & Mercedes Benz of Kansas City South
NetStandard Inc.
PNC Bank
RSM US LLP
Saint Luke’s
Variety the Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS
Gary Adams
Linda Lighton & Lynn Adkins
Don & Christine Alexander
Brad Allen & Gene Cooper
Mary & Alan Atterbury
John & Sally Austin
Charles & Jennifer Bacon
Tom Van Dyke & Kay Barnes
Mark Barta
Paul & Kathy Bastasch
Ann Baum G. Kenneth &
Ann Baum
Philanthropic Fund
Alan & Fran Bauman
Christopher E. Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Melinda Beal
Dianne Bennett
Gary & Suzy Bennett
Ted & Cindy Berard
Kent & Gayle Best
Rosana & Anthony Biondo
Carol Blum & Steven Wilson
Emily & Rick Boeshaar
Kevin & Lauren Bond
Bob & Marilyn Bowser
Tom & Judy Bowser
Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer
John & Suzie Broberg
Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown
Ben and Jo Ann Brunner
Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Buchwach
Randy & Penny Burdge
Lauren Burke
Dave B. Chasteen
Steven & Beth Cole
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Collinson
Jeffrey Conaway
Sarah & Clayton Cook
Errol Copilevitz
Jane & George Cornwell
Don & Patricia Dagenais
John & Judy Daniel
Roy Davidson
Reid & Sue Davison
Vicki & Mark Dickerson
Joseph S. Dunn
Steve & Anne Dunn
Barbara & Scott Eckley
Joseph C. Evans, Jr.
Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg
Kate Favrow
Lisa & Buzzah Feingold
Mr. & Mrs. Randall C. Ferguson, Jr.
Kathryn Foos
Beth & David Fowler
Rob & Nancy Freeman
Sandi & Ed Fried
Cyndi Gamble
J. Peter Gattermeir
Mr. & Mrs. James Gegg
Edward Goldstein & Rachel Krantz
Robert J. & E. Marlese Gourley
Ted & Ann Greene
Dr. Allen & Mrs. Gail Gutovitz
RECOGNIZING KAUFFMAN CENTER ANNUAL DONORS (continued)
Marilyn & Kenneth Hager
Don Hall Jr
Doug & Judith Hall
Jill Shackelford Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Hanes
Joan Hartung
Debbie Haynes
Richard & Julie Hellman
William & Kathryn Henderson
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hjalmarson
Irv & Ellen Hockaday
Ann Homburger
Sally Milgram & Saul Honigberg
Joan Horan
Andrew & Carolyn Huss
Ann Hyde
In Memory of Bob Cordingley
In Memory of Dalene Bradford
Aaron Israelite
Dr. Roger & Sandy Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. Howard T. Jacobson
Evan & Joanie James
Vicki & Harold James
Allen & Carol Jenks
Jonathan Jensen
Linda & Topper Johntz
Steve Joss
Day & Whitney Kerr
Lynn & Ann Kindred
Arthur & Meljay Krause
Mr. & Mrs. David G. Kreher
Paul & Katrina LaDue
Michael & Jane Leach
Marilyn & Larry Lewis
Bruce & Priscilla Long
Mazie Long
Bill & Peggy Lyons
Mr. & Mrs. John A. MacDonald
Graham P. & Helen M. Marcott
Kevin Maring
Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Marsh
Bobbie Mathes
Ford & Christine Maurer
Mrs. Virginia B. McCallister
Hatch & Laura McCray
Ann M. McGraw
Mr. & Mrs. C. Patrick McLarney
Mark & Stacey McVey
Robert Meegan
Stephen & Susan Melton
Jackie & John Middelkamp
Edward P. Milbank
Trish Miles
Marshall & Janet Miller
Virginia McD. Miller
Rebecca & Bruce Monke
Joe & Judy Moody
Edward K. Morris
Keith J. Mueller
Barbara K. Nelson
Dr. Bill Nicely
Linda & Reid Nickisch
Steve & Marianne Noll
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Olsen
Steven & Maggie Ornduff
Stephen & Virginia Otto
Scott & Robin Page
Richard D. & Amy Parent
Dr. Ron & Donna Patton
Mrs. Lizbeth Pener
Kathleen Q. Peterson
Leslie Pfriem
James A. Polsinelli
Fred & Jami Pryor
Marsha Reese
Scot & Peggy Richey
Linda & George Robbins
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Sarah Rowland
Ginzy Schaefer
Lisa & Charles Schellhorn
Rick & Mary Schindler
Stuart Schlemmer
Paul & Katy Schofer
Donald & Robin Schulz
Mr. Thomas L. Schwegler
Betty C. Scott
Randy Sedlacek & Mary Ventura
Molly Sefton
Mr. James R. Seward
Christina & Zack Shafran
Larry Sheppard
The Short Family
Myra Siegel
Myron Sildon & Doris Hamilton
Patrick & Christy Sirridge
Linda Smiley & Dennis Conner
Louis & Sharon Smith
Charlie & Jeanne Sosland
Randy & Mary Ann St. Clair
Linda S. Stevens
Jack & Barbara Stuber
Bill & Bo Stueck
M. Jeannine Strandjord
Susan B. Susz
Bill & Marilyn Taylor
Melanie & H. Wayne Thompson Jr.
R. Gordon Tompkins
Marylou Turner
Larry & Mona Tyrl
Thomas Wallace
Myron & Nicki Wang
Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady
Terry & Linda Ward
Bob & Candy White
Marta Steve Williamson
George & Beverley Wilson
Jean Wise
Michael & Pamela Zanders
Anonymous (4)
OPEN DOORS
Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Burns
Douglas & Helen Hatridge
The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Evergy
Frank & Margaret G. McGee Fund
Jacob L. and Ella C. Loose Foundation
Laurie J. Hamilton
Noreen & Steve Joice
Kirk Foundation
Marcia L. Morton
Patrick & Janna Stueve Family Foundation
R and C Charitable Foundation
Jennifer L. Wehmeyer
The Hearst Foundations
Anonymous
IN-KIND PARTNERS
The Bridge Buffalo State Pizza
Google Inc.
KCUR
Mildred’s Coffeehouse
The Roasterie, Inc.
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 fundraising 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.
Photo by Don Ipock
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 Dennie 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
Richard & Maureen Durwood
Francis Family Foundation
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
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation, UMB, Corporate Trustee
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
Dr. Michael & Ginger Frost
Mr. Richard I. Galamba
Patty & Charles Garney
Barbara & Peter Gattermeir Family
The Gautreaux Family
Gerson Family Foundation
Stanley L. & Geraldine Goldberg Family Fund
Robert & Marlese Gourley
Nancy & Rick Green
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ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL DONORS (continued)
Patrons (continued)
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
Contributors
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
KAUFFMAN CENTER
ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL DONORS (continued)
Contributors (continued)
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 LLP
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
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
KAUFFMAN CENTER STAFF
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Paul J. Schofer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Colby Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Donnelly
CVE, Vice President of Theater Operations
Trisha Drape
Vice President of Development
Bill Miller Vice President of Operations
DEVELOPMENT & DONOR RELATIONS
Tricia Farrar
Director of Corporate Giving
Kelly Burt
Director of Individual Giving
Lenka Day Development Manager
Logan Busch
Donor Information & Data Specialist
Sariah Pinick
Grants and Appeals Specialist
Joan Israelite Consultant
Janet Mark Consultant
FACILITIES
Jamie Clack
Facilities Manager
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Susan Campain Controller
Jo Keatley
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Nathaniel Baker
Shared Services Database Manager
Stausha Bailey
Senior Accounting Generalist
Drora Hinojosa
Accounting Generalist
MARKETING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Emily Lane
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
Amber Hipp
Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Mary Maxine Luber
Community Engagement Manager
Tim Hawks
Senior Digital Strategist
Jen Iseman
Graphic Designer
PATRON SERVICES
Barry Myers
Senior Director of Patron Services
Jenny DeFreece
CVA, Senior Manager of Volunteer Services
Eryn Walters
CVP, Manager of Patron Services
Faith Andra Harris
Volunteer Services Specialist
Morgan Prosser
Ticketing Services Manager
Sarah Scott Hagelin
Ticketing Services Supervisor
Leah Eggimann
Ticketing Services Coordinator
Amanda Morris
Ticketing Services Specialist
SPECIAL EVENTS & CATERING
Lisa Voss
Senior Director of Sales
John Foster
Event Operations Manager
Faith Rauen
Facility Events Supervisor
THEATER OPERATIONS
Eric Miller
Senior Production Services Manager
Don Hovis
Production Services Manager
Tess Prusa
Theater Operations Manager
Jason Way
Production Administrative Manager
Palmer Jankens
Audio Production Manager
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