Donor Spotlight
Jason Dutton
Jason was introduced to Shadowbox on his 19th birthday by his best friends Don and Victor, but did not become a Shadowbox regular until he came to the Holiday Lunchbox on a company outing in December of 2009. Since then, he has attended shows with his five brothers and sisters, his parents and friends. Jason fondly recalls another birthday he celebrated at Shadowbox Live that was commemorated by a visit from Amy Lay’s Marilyn Monroe, “she made sure to leave lipstick all over my face; I was grinning like an idiot for the rest of the night!”
Jason is a supporter of a number of organizations, but when asked why he donates to Shadowbox Live, he said “Being a Shadowbox metaperformer is my dream job, but since my disability keeps me from performing I decided to find other ways to be as involved with Shadowbox Live as possible. Shadowbox provides a way for me to be a part of the joy of performance, the special communication between the audience and artists that happens through comedy, drama, song and dance. I donate because I want to give others a chance to experience the joy I feel every time I get to see a show.” Here’s an excerpt from a letter Jason wrote to the cast of Shadowbox Live after receiving his Master’s Degree in Writing with an essay he wrote about Shadowbox Live and what our work means to him:
“… Thank you for being part of something that moves me, part of a place that never fails to lift my spirit. Thank you for giving me a place to find music and laughter and dance when I most need it in my life. Thank you for your commitment to a profession with long hours and not enough money that also happens to change people for the better. And thank you, most of all, for your friendships, for allowing me to get to know you, chat with you, joke with you; thank you for all the hugs and the kind words and the pictures. I wouldn’t have predicted that I would come to care so much for people I’ve gotten to talk with for five minutes at a time over the last two years, but I truly feel blessed to call you my friends, and to have such talented and amazing people in my life. So thank you, for everything.”
We’ve written this Donor Spotlight to thank YOU, Jason. You are why we do what we do. Thank YOU for your support, your friendship. We work our long hours because we know, at the end of the day; WE get to experience joy every time we see you at a show.
For over 20 years, Shadowbox LIVE has produced world-class performances, spanning the artistic spectrum from sketch comedy, rock ‘n ‘roll and musicals to original rock operas, drama, dance theater and new media, always putting its emphasis on the unparalleled live experience. It is now our pleasure to be able to apply our experience of the arts and the business of theater to our educational outreach efforts through the Shadowbox Academy.
Our continued success and ability to embark on new endeavors is only possible because of thoughtful contributions from people like you.
In addition to making a critical impact on our weekly “bottom line,” your donation plays a big role in continuing to support the transition into our Brewery District home, including the build out of our state of the art rehearsal space! This project is a major step forward for Shadowbox Live as well as the facilities we will share with the Shadowbox Academy students. We are very excited – and grateful – to take that step with you.
Thank You Shadowbox Live Contributors!
We are incredibly grateful for the contributions of this year’s donors (Spring 2012-2013). Your generosity allows Shadowbox Live to continue to bring its unique entertainment to the Columbus community. From all of us, thank you! We hope all our donors will continue to support our artistic endeavors!
Academy Scholarships Sponsors are denoted below as follows: Starring Scholarship (*) and Featuring Scholarship (+). Thank you Academy Scholarship Sponsors for your support in our educational outreach endeavors.
Bryla Potter
Courtney Bricker
David & Courtney Hodapp
Elizabeth Munduni
In Memory of Bill Dugan
James Kuzma
Jim & Holly Fertig
Liselle Angelique Evers Krog Awwal
Meg Kirwin
Nicholas Wilson
Pebbles & Bam-Bam (The Nardi’s)
Richard West
Richard & Jana Heitsman
Rick Hentz
S.W.A.G.G. Revolution Apparel
Sylvan Seidenman
Todd Hawes
Trisha Howard
Usher – $50-$99
Cathy Garland
Chip Bahn
Courtney Maze
Dave & Jan Confer
Mr. & Mrs. David Powell
Debra Wickliffe
Edward Jackson
Greg Otte
In Honor of Spirited Board Members, Xenia Palus & Jim Coleman
In Memory of Jan Keener
Janelle Simmons
Jeremy & Shelli Johnson
Joe & Heather Shaffer
John Dake
Jon & Christie Bruffy
Jonathon Collura
Josh Drignat
Judyth Guyer-Nobles
Kenneth D. Merrill
Kristin Genchi
Lincoln Village Euchre Club
Michael Dailey
Monique Winkelman
Ralphie Whitehouse
Randy Sinai
Robert McCally & David Rice
Ruscilli Construction
Ryan Kovalaske
Sean M. Morrow
Stephen Rennick
The Green Family
Tim Seipel
Stage Hand – $100-$499
Adam Sommer
Alan Barber
Alan Hinson
Ann Bryson
Anna & Josh Rode
Anne & Gordon Bisdorf
Arthur & Catherine Pellegrini
Becky & Travis Mayse
Bert & Drema Sergent
Bill & Rhoda Gilbert
Bob Aspel
Bob McWilliams & John Poole
Bobby & Michelle Handley
Brad Circone – Circone & Associates
Brent Bennett
Brett Porter & Jeffrey Lamb
Brian Schlepi
CJ Curtis
Carla Willey
Central Ohio Educational Properties
Charlie Runtz
Christine Renner
Corvus Janitorial Systems
Craig & Kristin Street
David & Anna Kurtz of WVA
David & Kaylan Campbell
David & Lynn Boardwine
David Rectenwald
Deb & Jerry Kranitz
Dennis & Sue Zimmerman
Doc Sacolic
Donna Christensen
Erik & Carrie Tritsch
Everett & Sandi Fridenmaker
Ferrell Michael Harper
Gary & Gloria Coffield
Guy Timothy Fagin
Hap Hinkle
In Honor of Larry Moadry’s Birthday
Jamie Belcher
Jim Bruner & Rick Riley
Jim & Jackie Shulman
Joe & Shelia Knapik
Joshua Mansfield
Josie Granger
Dr. John DeSando
Karrie-Ann Kubatko
Kelsey Scianamblo
Ken & Lisa Heintz
Keri Gierhart
Larry Minton
Laura MacGregor Comek
Lisa & Trent Reed
Longmeier Printing – Lima, Ohio
Lori Myers
Margarette Shegog & Stephan Goodwin
Mary Mitchell
Mary Patton
Matt & Jill Horton
Megan Real & Erica Frisch
Michael S. Brown
Mike & Gail Tanner
Muzik Express
Nancy Giltner
Nicholas C. Euton
Pat Cash
Pat & Cindy Frey
Pat & Randy Krumm
R. Lee Shepherd
Randy Kuklinski
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Chambers
Robert Leininger
Robert Lewis
Sean Gilbow, Talk 1580 WVKO
Sharla & Todd Starker
Shirley & Mitch Cochran
Steve & Linda Kiser
Tamara Graver
Tanya Rutner
The Nungester Family
The Tony Sands Family, 2013
Tim Wagner & Katie Russell
Todd & Kathy McDonald
Tom & Carol Mahon
Tony & Nancy Cox
Ursula & Robert Marioth
Victor Moore
Understudy- $500-$999
Ann Bostic
Benco Dental
Cate Matisi
Cathy & Brad Morgan
ColumbusUnderground.com
Dave, Jen, Will & Stevie Ray Whinham
Don & Rachel McClenathan
Eric & Susan Wittenberg
“Fire Marshall Bill” Carroll
Gene Dahnke
Javon Fagin
Jeffrey Tate
Jeffrey Wolf
Jessica Lager
Margaret Schubbe & Don Muir
Mills James Productions
Ohio Flyers
Ricart Automotive
Sally Blue & Dan Brown
Sid & Patty Drumheiser
Tom, Jeanene & Heather Tooill
Victoria’s Secret
William Habig
Chorus – $1000-$2499
Brad & Kim Mullin
Coach Nicholas & Janet Fletcher
Douglas Williams & Susan Cohen
Drs. Jeff Sams & Linda Hall
ECOT
Gregory S. Zanetos +
Jason Dutton
Keith & Carol Crabtree
Larry & Heather Baugess
Luis & Marcy Machado
Neal & Leslie Weill
Renee Weldy
Rick & Yvonne Brown
Robert & Sally Weisman
Shaun, Jennifer & Will Brown
Steve & Peggy Yoder, Ashland, Ohio
The Limited Foundation
Jeni’s Ice Cream *
Laura Spears – Lion Real Estate Services *
Larry & Donna James *
Michael Rourke- Rourke and Blumenthal LLP +
Professional Eyecare Associates
Xenia Palus
Supporting Role – $5000-$9999
Battelle
Columbus Partnership
Dr. Robert Lowe
Family Physicians of Gahanna
Huntington
PNC Foundation
Rhett Ricart *
Lead Role – $10,000-$19,999
Rosen Family Fund **
Saul Schottenstein Foundation D ****
Director – $20,000-$29,999
Clear Channel Outdoor
Concord Hospitality
WCBE
Producer – $30,000-$49,999
Larry & Donna James / Laura MacGregor Comek – Crabbe, Brown, & James LLP
Superstar – $50,000 and above
Matt Kennedy – Albany Club Apartments
You too can contribute in a number of different ways, and your monetary contributions are tax deductible!
Monetary Donation Levels
Doorman- $49.99 and under
Usher- $50-$99
Stage Hand- $100-$499
-Shadowbox Live Front Row Supporters-
Understudy – $500-$999
Chorus- $1000-$2499
Rehearsal Captain- $2500-$4999
Supporting Role- $5000-$9999
Lead Role- $10,000-$19,999
Director- $20,000-$29,999
Producer- $30,000-49,999
Superstar- $50,000 and above
Monetary Donations
Each level allows you to reach a different stage of donor benefit experience. If your desire to help is more than you can afford at this time, contact Stacie Boord directly (614) 554-1534 or sboord@shadowboxlive.org to make arrangements for your donation plan.
All levels of contribution are graciously accepted and greatly appreciated!
Gifts & Goods
Matching Gift
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Double or triple your dollars. Your gift may be eligible for a matching gift from your company. Please contact your HR department for a matching gift form.
Memorial Gift
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A wonderful way to celebrate the life of a loved one is through a gift in his/her name. Recognition of this honor will be provided in the Shadowbox Live program.
In-kind Contribution of Goods or Services
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Do you have a service or product that you think would be useful to Shadowbox Live? Please contact Stacie Boord directly at (614) 554-1534 or sboord@shadowboxlive.org.
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