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3 The Nutcracker Ballet Original Music Peter Tchaikovsky Original Story E.T.A. Hoffman With Elizabeth Sprinkle Eric Cummings Conrad Williams Lexi Brooks Tyrza LaVetter Emma King Chad Holland Technical Director & Set/Lighting Design JR Lawrence Megan Dacus (Party) Abi Mason (Marzipan & Chinese) Directed by Mollie Potgieter Assistant Director & Stage Manager Megan Dacus Choreography Savannah Strickland (Battle) Cari Pulliam (Candy Cane & Arabian) Presented By Costume Design Victoria Meyers Anna King (Spanish & BonBons) Hannah Housley (Waltz) Mollie Potgieter (Snow Queen Solo, Snow, Opening, Sugar Plum Variation, Coda, Pas De Deux, & Closing)

4 The Nutcracker 2018 It s a snowy and cold Christmas Eve as Godfather Drosselmeyer and his nephew are working in his toyshop putting the magical final touches on his surprises for the Stahlbaum s Christmas party. Back at the Stahlbaum s home, Clara and Fritz can hardly contain their excitement for their family s annual Christmas party. Mr. and Mrs. Stahlbaum welcome their friends and family into their home and joyfully engage in the Christmas festivities. Godfather Drosselmeyer, running late as always, mysteriously sneaks into the ballroom. He surprises the children with magical tricks, entertainment from his life-size dancing dolls, and unique handmade gifts. Drosselmeyer introduces Clara to his young nephew and gives her a wonderful present, a handmade Nutcracker doll. Clara is smitten by the nephew and is in awe of the gorgeous gift. Fritz quickly grows jealous and grabs the nutcracker from Clara. In the struggle, the nutcracker is broken. Heartbroken by her brother s actions, Clara turns to Drosselmeyer for help fixing her nutcracker. As the party goes on the families soon realize how late it is, they begin saying their goodbyes for their journey s home. Drosselmeyer and his nephew disappear just as mysteriously as they had arrived. After a perfect Christmas party, Clara is tucked into her bed for a goodnights sleep. At the stroke of midnight, Clara is awoken from a deep sleep by mice swarming her and rats sliding her bed across her bedroom. The rats chase Clara from her room to the family s ballroom where, to her surprise, she realizes that she had shrunken down to the size of a mouse and the Christmas tree grew ten times in size. Terrified and afraid Clara is surrounded by mice and rats until Drosselmeyer and his magical three dolls step in to scare the mice away. Drosselmeyer uses his magic to transform Clara s Nutcracker doll into a prince to protect her. Out of nowhere, the Rat King appears and attempts to capture Clara. The Prince leads the toy soldiers into a battle against the Rat King and his army of mice.

5 The Prince and his soldiers fight a courageous battle but are no match for the Rat King s army. Clara, out of desperation, pulls off her slipper and hits the Rat King in the head, causing him to fall unconscious. The rats run away dragging their King with them. After the Rat King is defeated Clara and the Prince are transported into the snowy forest outside of the Sugar Plum Fairy s castle. The Snow Queen and Snow Flakes lead Clara and the Prince through the magical forest towards the Sugar Plum s castle. The Snow Queen leads Clara and the Prince into the Land of Sweets. They are then introduced to the characters of the palace and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Clara shares the story of the Nutcracker s battle against the Rat King and how she saved the Nutcracker s life. The Sugar Plum Fairy is so astonished by Clara s bravery that she presents her with a stunning tiara and a celebration in her honor. The Sugar Plum Fairy leads Clara and Prince to a glittering throne, where they can enjoy delicious sweets and magical dances. Characters from all over the kingdom travel from far and near to entertain Clara and the Prince with beautiful dances. Soon the magical Land of the Sweets and the characters began to get hazy and Clara opens her eyes to find herself lying in her bed, wondering if it was all just a dream

6 Our Actors Appreciate Your Best Theatre Etiquette Late arrivals must wait at the back of the house until a scene change. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Turn your cell phones OFF. If you need to leave your seat, please wait for a scene change if possible. In case of an emergency, exits are located in the front and back of the auditorium. Restrooms are located on the mezzanine and in the lobby. Food and drinks are not allowed in the theater. If you re not saving this playbill as a keepsake, please place it in the Recycle Playbills bin at the front door after the performance. Thank You If you d like to go paperless The FOA wants to help! You can find our Playbill on Facebook, foajonesboro.org, or you can scan one of the QR codes in the lobby!

7 Cast Clara...Elizabeth Sprinkle Drosselmeyer s Nephew/Nutcracker Prince...Eric Cummings Rat King/Cavalier...Conrad Williams Sugar Plum Fairy...Lexi Brooks Tyrza LaVetter...Snow Queen Dew Drop Fairy...Emma King Drosselmeyer...Chad Holland Fritz...Mary Leigh Allen Mr. Stahlbaum...JD Walker Mrs. Stahlbaum...Sheri Walker Stahlbaum s Maid...Sara Silas Marzipan Leads...Tyrza LaVetter & Jessica Maddox Chinese Lead...Isabel Viala Spanish Leads...Faith Ireland & Konor Erickson Arabian Lead...Rachel Liouh Mother Ginger...Jessica Holland Party Boys & Girls Jenna Dortch Anders Leigh Mitchell Zachary Walden Vinson Walden Lucy Box Molly Doty Saniah Mitchell Hannah Hyneman Caroline Box Party Adults Randel Miller Michael Carty Jade Talley Rylee Miller Rachel Thompson Erin Uchubilo Lydia Howard Chloe Viala Olivia Locke (Ballerina Doll) Dolls Lizzie Lewallen (Rat Doll) Lucy Scott (Soldier Doll) Mice Gabrielle Jackson Cece Rebacamp Nora Klasky Ava Yancey Riley Kate Andrews Briana Jacobs Emmy Claire Rogers Elaina Rich Rats Konor Erickson Emma King Aaliyah Spengler Jenna Brodell Anders Leigh Mitchell London Bean Addie Escue

8 Soldiers Elizabeth Jones Marcelle Little Abby Grace Catlett Jirzey Allen Chloe Smith Lily Martin Gracie Hancock Snowflakes Lexi Brooks Rachel Liouh Jessica Maddox Emma King Isabel Viala Snow Winds Natalie Smith Kilee Erickson Rayna Gibson Chloe Silas Emma Barrett Catherine Hernandez Ariana Neshat Olivia Locke Faith Ireland Snow Flurries Aubrey Adams Vada Schimmel Mila Folden Stella Elder Presley Schoolfield Alexia Layne Parsons Annabelle Escue Edie Swymn Scarlett Wagner Little Strawberries Luci Young Chloe Watson Jenna Tennison Abigail Baker Mary Beth Dickson Grace Hyneman Alice Walker Audrey Ditta Petite Chinese Jenna Dortch Molly Doty Madeline Ziegler Gabrielle Guidry Pandas Piper Hottinger AnnaPearce Fairhead Jana Milan Caang McKinlee Erin Weathers Jolie Arnold Mia Spengler Avery Meier Abigail Earley Lilly Escue Lynli Young Candy Cane Corps Hannah Hyneman Lucy Scott Lucy Box Kenley Folden Peppermints Maggie Stonecipher Rose Tralee Ellenburg Eden Watson Marlee Kirby Brighton Williams

9 Arabian Corps Natalie Smith Saniah Mitchell Elizabeth Jones Ella Dacus Lizzie Lewallen Alexa Dost BonBons Ellie Rebacamp Kaleigh Thomas Kinley Haustein Reagan Ball Norah Walker Marleigh Lawrence Dallas Williams Sophia Palmer Karleigh Anderson Jenna Duncan Alyssa Jackson Flowers Tyrza LaVetter Isabel Viala Jessica Maddox Rachel Liouh Flowerets Faith Ireland Lucy Box Rayna Gibson Choe Silas Emma Barrett Madeline Zeigler Ariana Neshat Olivia Locke Aaliyah Spengler Kilee Erickson Catherine Hernandez Addie Escue Natalie Smith Rosebuds Ella Dacus Mary Leigh Allen Kasen Erickson Caroline Box Marcelle Little Chloe Viala Lily Martin Ava Elder Gracie Hancock Jacinda Cribbs Kanon Julian Bumble Bees Mary Layla Moseley Allison Wilkes Rosette Little Olivia Kay Coy Casey Edwards Madalyn Stansbury Klara Erickson Mia Elizabeth Clemons Mona Fan Molly Thompson Anabelle Caruthers

10 Stage Managers Lightboard & Spotlight Sound & Music Crew Backstage...Abi Mason & Savannah Strickland...JR Lawrence...John Erickson Build Team Set Construction...JR Lawrence, Andrew Tolson Paint Costumes...JR Lawrence, Andrew Tolson, Megan Dacus, Savanah Strickland, & Nicole, Will, Lucy, & Ella Scott...Victoria Meyers, Betsy Johnson, Jenny Box, Kara Anderson, Liane Neshat, Susan Lewallen, Nicole Scott, Marcela Little, Catherine Guidry, Amanda Ellenburg, Jennifer Dacus, Diane Fort, Michelle Reba, Genna Wheelis, Tyrza LaVetter, Anna Kate Horton, Lora Mason, & Lydia Howard About the Director Dance has been a passion of Mollie Parker Potgieter s life since she first began dancing at the age of three. Mollie was classically trained in ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern dance, and tap at the Foundation of Arts. In 2007, she began training en pointe under Heather Intres and completed the Teacher s Assistant Program. While dancing, her most memorable roles were performing as the first Clara in The Nutcracker to dance en pointe at the Foundation of Arts and performing as Odile in Swan Lake. Mollie has taught ballet, jazz, and tap classes at the Foundation of Arts for over nine years, choreographed numerous dances for Spring Showcases, choreographed for The Nutcracker for five years, served as the Assistant Director/Stage Manager for The Nutcracker in 2016, and has loved serving as the Director of The Nutcracker for the past two years. Mollie is passionate about providing her dancers with a strong technical foundation of dance, while instilling a love for performing and creating dancers who perform with elegance, grace, and purity. Mollie resides in Jonesboro with her husband Shaun where she is the Community Outreach Coordinator for The Make-A-Wish Foundation, enjoys volunteering in the community, and being an active member of First United Methodist Church.

11 A Note from the Director When I joined The Foundation of Arts family 19 years ago, I knew that this place was home and would forever be my family. My Nutcracker story began when I held my first role as a BonBon in this magical production. The Nutcracker very quickly became a tradition and passion that I couldn t bear to go a year without being a part of. From dancing as the Foundation of Arts first Clara to dance en pointe, to being a choreographer, serving as the Assistant Director, Stage Manager, and now being the Director of The Nutcracker; this journey has been one that I will forever be grateful for. As I compose my Director s note for our 2018 production, I am so swept away by the power of our community. Our cast of 121 performers have spent over 160 hours rehearsing, our parents have spent hundreds of hours volunteering, I have spent the last 12 months preparing for this moment, and we can t even begin to count the amount of time our set and costume team spent on this production. Our Nutcracker cast, crew, volunteers, and choreographers are truly unlike any other. I am so honored to be a part of this incredible production, one that brings our community together. This beautiful production would not be possible without our Nutcracker crew. JR Lawrence and Andrew Tolson, The Foundation of Arts is extremely lucky to have such a creative and hardworking production team. Thank you so much for making my vision of the Land of Sweets come to life. Victoria Meyers, you are a Rockstar! I appreciate the endless hours that you put into these stunning costumes and for your artistic touches. Megan Dacus, my assistant director and sweet friend, it is such a blessing to have you in my life. Your kind soul and love for is production inspires me every day. I am so grateful for you and all that you do. Lastly, thank you to each of our choreographers, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for creating and believing in the magic of The Nutcracker. I am humbled to be the Director and a choreographer for such a wonderful cast of dancers and performers. This production holds a special place in my heart and it has been an honor to pass my passion for The Nutcracker Ballet on to my performers. I am so proud of each one of you and now this is your moment! Leave everything that you have on that stage and never forget the joy that you feel in your heart while you are performing. Our performance of The Nutcracker Ballet will take you on a journey tonight of adventure, magic, love, and courage. I hope that our performance will fill your heart with the spirit of Christmas. Thank you for supporting the Foundation of Arts and all of our incredible performers. ~ Mollie Parker Potgieter

12 Stage Notes AndersLeigh, We are proud of your talent, enthusiasm, and courage! Break a leg! We love you! Mommy, Daddy, Susannah, & Rhett Jenna, Our beautiful and courageous ballerina. We love you with all our hearts! Your #1 fans, Mom, Dad, Joshua, Jones, & Jessalyn Alyssa, We get so much joy watching you dance. You are our beautiful ballerina. Love, Momma, Granny, & Paw-Paw Dear Audrey, We are so excited to see you dance in the Nutcracker this year. Love, Mommy, Daddy, & Anthony Dear Nora, We love watching you scamper on stage as a little mouse. You make us proud! Love, Mommy, Daddy, & Lila Our dearest Jana, We are always proud of you! We love you very much! Have a blast! Love & Blessings, Daddy, Mommy, & Ate Mia

13 Stage Notes To our three lovely ballerinas, Addie, Annabelle, & Lilly: We love to watch you shine on stage, but it is how you brighten our days that we truly cherish. Love, Mom & Dad Avery B., We are so proud of you! We love you so much! Love, Mom, Dad, Dyllan, & Skyler Dear Presley, We are so excited to see our snow flurry on stage. You make us proud. Dance your little heart out! We love you, Momma & Daddy Dear Reagan, We are so proud of you and all you have learned. You are so beautiful on stage! We are so excited to see all you accomplish in the future. All our love, Mom, Dad, & all the family We are so proud of you Rose Tralee! You did AWESOME as a peppermint! We love you! Dad, Mom, Zach, Eli, Isaiah, Zeke, Sam, Evan, Ben, Abe, Hattie, Truett, Olivia, & Jack Faith, We are very proud of you and love watching you dance. You shine on stage. Have Fun! Love, Mom, Dad, & Grace London, You make our hearts fill with joy when you re on stage. Continue to follow your heart and dream big! Love, Mom, Dad, & Benton

14 Stage Notes Dear Madalyn, We are excited to watch our beautiful bumblebee dance in Waltz! We are so proud of you! Love you bunches, Mommy, Daddy, & Rebekah Dancing is Dreaming Congratulations to our little dreamer McKinlee. Love, Nana, Mommy, Daddy, Hannah, Bubby, Uncle Megan, Uncle Caleb, Mimi, Aunt Candy, Uncle Bruce, Jacob, Annie, Grammie, & Po. Marleigh, Shake it BonBon! Dance you heart out and let your enthusiasm shine through! Love you more! Daddy, Momma, & Baylor Jenna Dortch, Love to watch you dance our beautiful ballerina! You brighten up the stage! We are so proud of you. DANCE DEVINE! Love, Mom, Dad, Gram, Jordan, & Toni Mary Leigh, We are so proud of your performance in the Nutcracker. We love you! Mom, Dad, & Siblings Eden & Erin, Eden, Be bold. Be confident. BE GREAT! Erin, keep leading by example. Proud of you both. Love, Nana & Mom & Aunt Leah

15 Stage Notes Aubrey, We are proud of you! Yu have worked so hard for this. We love you! Mom, Dad, Sam, & Lyra Dallas, You are so kind, smart, beautiful, and brave. We are so proud of the young lady you are becoming & can t wait to see you on the big stage. We love you, Sunshine Kid! Mommy, Jimmy, Tanner, Granny, Papa, & Abuelo Dear Allison, We love to watch you dance. We are so proud of all your accomplishments. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Nathan, & Family Eden & Erin, You will be great tonight. Relax. You got this. Look for my smiling face. I love you both. Love, Papa/Dad Saniah, You are amazing. Go get them. Break a leg. Love, Trina & Kabe Karleigh, Our beautiful & talented BonBon! We are so proud of you! Keep dancing sweet girl. We love you, Mommy, Daddy, Elleigh

16 Stage Notes Abigail, We are so proud of our Little Strawberry! Love, Mama & Daddy Dear Ella, Enjoy this special time in your life and have so much fun! We are eager to watch you in Arabian and Waltz this year. We love our ballerina! Dad, mom, Megan, & Max Timothy Olivia, We are so proud of you and we love you very much! Love, Mom & Dad Dear Ella, We love our Ella June and are so proud of you! Gran & Poppy Sweet Kinley, Your whole family loves you dearly. We find great joy in watching all that you do. Stay spirited. Love, Mom, Dad, Cole, & all your family Briana, We are so proud of you. Your beauty and grace shine through inside and out. Your smile is infectious. Our dream is for you to be the best you possible. God be with you always. Loving our Little Mouse. Mom, Dad, Nana, pop, & Uncle Bubba Jirzey, We are so proud of you hard work & love to watch you dance. Love, Mom, Bill, Ozzy, & Maddie

17 Stage Notes Dear Cast & Crew of Nutcracker 2018, It has been a true pleasure to be in this year s performance with you. It has been wonderful to perform with my fellow cast member in Waltz & Snow. A special thank you to my two direct choreographers - Ms. Mollie for Snow and Ms. Hannah for Waltz. Thank you also Ms. Mollie for a wonderful production. You have been a great Director, executing your vision for this year s show. To the entire cast - each and every one of you have put your heart into your dancing and it shows! To the entire crew - we could not perfom this production without your assistance and hard work. Please accept a heartfelt Thank you! Ariana Neshat Ariana, Much love and admiration are being sent your way from California as you perform in each performance in the Nutcracker 2018 performances. Break a leg (well, not an actual leg...) Love, Ahzahdeh, Armeen, Zahra, Jared, Caesar, & Serenity Ariana, Witnessing your joy as you dance on stage is one of life s greatest treasures. The culmination of the combination of classes, rehearsals, dedication, & teamwork is definitely seen with every performance. I am very, very proud of you. Just keep doing what you love so much and you will go far in life. Much love and admiration, Mom

18 A Heart for the Arts Dear FOA Friends and Family, I remember the year that one of my daughters was cast as a soldier for the third year in a row. It was brutal. She could not understand why on earth the Director could be so insensitive. She dreaded the first rehearsal and wanted desperately to quit. And as a parent, deep down, I couldn t imagine what was going on either. But the way our story unfolded showed my daughter and me how important the concept good waiting can be. Good waiting is one of the most important aspects of theatre-donewell. It s sitting for a while in something uncomfortable or unpleasant to see what good can come of it. It s one of those aspects of theatre-done-well that helps us grow. I love theatre because of this fact. It is not only an exquisite form of art that speaks to the highest standards of truth and beauty, but it is also a process in which each individual collaboratively and internally grows to realize that if they wait for truth to be revealed, their story becomes less about me and more about us. We all begin to consider our individual selves less than the whole if we listen carefully and watch closely. The Nutcracker is an amazing ballet that is a great challenge to create well. Achieving that wonderful balance between an exquisitely magical presentation for our patrons and a fulfilling, beautiful experience for our volunteers is HARD. Oh, it s tough work for everyone, no matter what, but the challenging balance to which I am referring is truly theatre-done-well. And I love a challenge. The year my daughter was a soldier for the third year in a row, she met a couple of other dancers cast in the same role who she realized would be forever friends. She keeps those memories close to her heart to this day and is glad now for the Director s casting then. Even if it felt like the good waiting took forever, in the end, it was GOOD. Thank you, to all the volunteers and parents who are givers of time, support, work, and love. Our numbers of you are large, and you are an important part of the FOA family. You don t just give the minimum, you give all that is necessary and more. You listen carefully and watch closely, and your hard work (and good waiting) is an example for all of us. If you give, please consider the FOA in this season of giving. With a Heart for the Arts Kristi

19 To purchase tickets for any performance, visit or call the Box Office during normal business hours or purchase tickets online at foajonesboro.org!

20 The Foundation of Arts Board of Directors Damon Wright, Chair Dentist, Wright Family Dentistry Maranda Nichols, Secretary Physicians Assistant Certified Lorenzo Balderas EAST Lab Facilitator John Mixon Architect, Cromwell & Associates Janea Spades, Vice-Chair Attorney Robin Martin, Treasurer CPA Dr. Pam Haun Attorney, Waddell, Cole, & Jones Keith Pace Realtor, Century 21 Max Dacus Owner, Dacus Mini Warehouses John Deacon Financial Advisor, Deacon Capital Partner Russ Pierce Pharmacist The Foundation of Arts Staff Kristi Pulliam, Executive & Artistic Director JR Lawrence, Tech Director Megan Dacus, Programs Director Meridith Pierce, Associate Director Brandon Bishop, Office Manager Jenny Box, Customer Service Associate Kelly Kelley, Bookkeeper Andrew Tolson, Tech Assistant The Foundation of Arts Faculty Michelle Edwards - Ballet Savannah Strickland - Ballet, Jazz Brandon Bishop - Ballet, Tap, Jazz Maranda Nichols - Musical Theatre Performance LeeAnn King - Ballet, Conditioning Amber Ferguson - Tap, Jazz James Faulkner - Singing & Playing the Piano David Mason - Art Kaitlyn Bass - Ballet Elea Pulliam - Drama, Tap, Jazz Sametta Parker - Drama Carrie Hatton - Art Megan Dacus - Ballet, Conditioning Meridith Pierce, Twirling Damon Wright, Musical Theatre Performance Penny Pausch - Art Jessica Maddox - Ballet Annie Roberts - LEAP, Drama Kristi Pulliam - Yoga Emily Allen - Art, Photography Abi Mason - Ballet, Tap, Jazz Jennifer Webb - Ballet, Tap, Jazz Sophie Ramsey - Twirling Matt Ball - Leap, Art

21 Few things make us happier than seeing an artist achieve something beautiful that they have been striving to learn. It grows them for a brighter future. More than 400 students come to class because of a tuition waiver program. They pirouette, sing, & paint together, without concern for their race or their family s income, religion, or political affiliation. At least 450 actors, dancers, & technicians will grow each year from creating theatre as volunteers, and over 2,000 students will experience quality theater at a free or reduced ticket price through Education Enrichment Series outreach program for area students. THANK YOU For showing interest, in some way, in the FOA. If you give, please consider the FOA with a gift this season. We can sell tickets, but the thousands of people whose lives are changed because of our outreach programming are only touched because people like you support it. Without you, the FOA can t continue to have the impact it has on our community.

22 The Foundation of Arts gratefully acknowledges those who provide financial support. These funds enable The Foundation of Arts to serve the citizens of Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas by offering artistic opportunities to all. Contributions may be made as a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one. Monthly gifts can be made via credit card or installments. A one-time contribution is always welcome in any form of payment. Donations to the FOA are tax deductible. This list reflects donations received between November 13, 2017-November 17, 2018 Presenters ($5,000 and up) A&P Commission Arkansas Arts Council United Way of NEA Cavenaugh Auto Group Producers ($2,500 and up) Bob Uhlenhop Centennial Bank Dairy Queen Adam & Elizabeth Woodruff Directors ($1,000-$2,499) Don Howard Max & Jennifer Dacus First National Bank Maranda Nichols Russ & Meridith Pierce Allen Engineering, Inc. Professional Title Mona Parikh Stephen & Linda Woodruff Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro BLR Further, Inc. Sustainer ($500-$999) Doctors Anatomic Pathology Services Shane Hunt Joe & Lauryn Carr Dr. Susan Myshka Arvest Bank Kitty Sloan Barry & Lisa Tedder The Mall at Turtle Creek JR & Brittany Lawrence Doug & LeeAnne Imrie Blake Richardson Partners ($250-$499) Kroger Scott & Taura McDaniel YourCause Rebekah Evans Jim Bentley Brent & Patricia Watkins Lorenzo Balderas Kerry & Georgia Summitt Frankie & Lisa Turner Linda Rahrle Jimmy Adcox Stephanie Maloney Kristi M Pulliam Robert G Wilson If you give, please consider supporting the FOA. Your dollars provide arts enrichment, education, and experiences to more people, and we all grow because of it!

23 Associates ($100-$249) Network for Good ARKHOP, LLC Sharon Spence Langley Kevin Broadway JWT Properties Jack & Peggy Havdala Ryan Underwood Jeremy & Amanda Escue ASU Honors College Association Mike & Nina Thompson Shani Barnhill Carter Patteson Benjy Kuonen Lori Clements Erin Frengenberg Hans Hacker Sandra Burns Allen & Judy Pierce Gary Washington Dennis Pulliam Patricia Qualls Wade & Johanna Quinn John & Caryn Allen Betty R. Stockton Tommy & Barbara Rankin NEACFU David & Marsha Wright Dorine Deacon SC & Beverly Smith LaQuita Saunders Dru Fergerson Colin & Vicki Pillow Patrons (Up to $99) Zachary & Sarah King Amazon Smile Justin & Nikki Nottingham DW & RG Reed Roundtable Enterprises, LLC Chad & Lisa Waggoner Carla Brunner Dennis & Dawn layer Philip G. Brunner Alvin L. & Joy Emery F. Waylan & Cheryl Deen Virgil & Judith Carr Jon & Jessica Baker John & Deborah Sipa Robert Rahrle Cherisse Renee Jones-Branch Gene & Tammy Griffey Wes Smith Distribution Company Ruth Crimson Derek A. & Tami S. Dodd Brenda Hayes Charlotte Jones Anonymous Stephanie Thomas Chris Watson Deborah Smith Emily Devereux Kevin & Kristi Pulliam

24 Support The Foundation of Arts because we Believe that engaging in the arts grows people and unites community Help people, and each other, learn discipline, teamwork, creativity, and focus through arts experiences - which arms them for success in any field Provide disciplined creative arts study and experiences trying our best to enable everyone to learn, regardless of their ability to pay Are a place for children and adults to participate in goal-oriented arts-study, in a non-competitive and technique-based environment Serve at least 500 families per week through arts education, theatre, and outreach activities Offer community theatre with ten different productions per year including The Nutcracker Ballet, musical theatre, and children s theatre Stand alone as an arts organization in Northeast Arkansas that provides live theatre at relatively low ticket prices for thousands of patrons each year and a Pay What You Can performance for each show so that everyone can grow from live theatre Work with adults and children with disabilities through the arts, allowing them the opportunity to perform annually on stage Bring an annual count of 55,000 trips into downtown Jonesboro for our community Need your support ticket sales and class tuition support only about half of what it takes to serve Northeast Arkansas and the more than 20,000 people we positively affect annually ARE YOUR COMMUNITY

25 Want to help The FOA raise money? (Hint-the answer is YES!) It s easy! You shop The FOA benefits from each purchase! Option 1: Kroger * Using the website Kroger.com, log in to your account. The cute little person icon at the top right hand corner will take you there. Then choose my account. *Scroll until you find Community Rewards. *Add Foundation of Arts as your charity. (Organization number: WP291) *Now you can help The Foundation of Arts every time you shop at Kroger! Yay! Option 2: Amazon Smile * Go to smile.amazon.com and log in to your account. (again, find the person icon at the top right hand corner) * Scroll to choose or change your charity * Choose The Foundation of Arts for N E Arkansas Inc (it is written exactly this way) * Use smile.amazon.com instead of amazon.com for all your Amazon purchases to help The FOA! (Prime benefits still apply on Amazon Smile)

26 Professional Affiliations Support for The Foundation of Arts is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding for advertising and promotion of The Foundation of Arts, its programs, and its events is provided, in part, by The Advertising and Promotions Commission of Jonesboro. The Foundation of Arts, Forum Theater, and The Arts Center are licensed under federal law by SESAC, Inc. 55 Music Square East, Nashville, TN The Foundation of Arts, Forum Theater, and The Arts Center are licensed under federal law by BMI, Inc., 10 Music Square East, Nashville, TN The Foundation of Arts, Forum Theater, and The Arts Center are licensed under federal law by ASCAP, 2675 Paces Ferry Road, SE, Suite 350, Atlanta, GA The Foundation of Arts is a member of Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, American Association of Community Theatre, Arkansas Community Theatre Association, Americans for the Arts, Association for Fund Raising Professionals, and Arkansas Coalition for Excellence. This performance has been legally licensed and all associated rights and royalties have been paid in full by The Foundation of Arts. Under strict penalty of law (punishable by steep fines, revocation of license, and/or imprisonment), no part of this production, nor any implications or representations of this production, can be reproduced for public, private, profitable, charitable, or other purposes.

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39 The Foundation of Arts would like to thank the City of Jonesboro for the use of the Forum Theater.

40 Women s Giving Circle is a fun group of women who love what the FOA represents and want to get together to have fun and help out where they can. If you would like to join us, we would love to have you! Just Kristi@foajonesboro.org!

41 Wish List A New Camera Cyclorama Lights 2 Moving Head Spotlights A New Tap floor (Studio) Sprung Floor (Activity Room) Laptop Computer (Newer than 2016) New Stage Curtains New supply of Lumber every 3 months for shows

42 The Foundation of Arts gives Special thanks to the ladies who made Breakfast with ballerinas truly magical this year. Julie Dortch Lori Silas Sheri Walker Amy King Ginger Hyneman Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the mission, vision, & values of the Foa Family.

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