SCT: A FRESH PERSPECTIVE
UPDATE 05/2021: What a difference six months makes! First and foremost, from the bottom of our hearts, the staff at SCT must acknowledge the consistent support that we have received from day one of Fresh Perspective. We have been humbled by the increased support through these difficult times, but are ecstatic about what is on the horizon. In a big part to the increased vaccination accessibility rate and rapidly changing CDC recommendations, Springfield Contemporary Theatre has altered the organization's course for the immediate future. Funds raised for the virtual production studio have been reallocated towards infrastructure needed for outdoor performances and productions in various spaces. Season 26 has been announced with several community partners playing their part in providing temporary stages, and one more yet to be revealed! This last community partner is a familiar face to the Springfield Contemporary Theatre family and will be the location for all of the organization's Season 26 indoor mainstage productions. In these new venues, SCT remains committed to produce theatre that puts our artists' and patrons' safety first.
We remain committed to finding a permanent downtown home for the future. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is to keep our options open and remain flexible to an ever evolving situation. Above all else, we know that when the time and opportunity is right, we can rely on the Springfield Contemporary Theatre family to help us accomplish our goals and fulfill our dreams. In return, we promise to produce the real, premiere, immersive, grown-up theatre that you've come to expect. We'll see you at the theatre.
Since 2012, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving marks Giving Tuesday, a day focused on supporting your favorite non-profits through unified charitable giving. Springfield Contemporary Theatre has been humbled by the outpouring of support from our patrons near and far As the pandemic wears on, we have reassessed our current needs and abilities and have allowed our imaginations to explore and seize new opportunities. The pandemic has presented new and unprecedented challenges for theatre makers across the country, and SCT remains committed to produce theatre that puts our artists' and patrons' safety first. For Giving Tuesday 2020, we hope you will join us in pursuing our new and exciting plans through this year's campaign.
Starting February 2021, Springfield Contemporary Theatre will establish a new base of operations at 2025 E Chestnut Expressway. The move is an economical one that allows us to operate under one roof. This move will consolidate what has been three different locations and will result in one rent and utilities payment instead of three. In this new space, SCT will be building a virtual production studio that allows the organization to provide safe, high quality, consistent, year-round productions that its audiences have come to expect. What's even more exciting is that when the weather is right and pandemic infection rates allow, we can present outdoor productions onsite!
We are committed to Downtown Springfield, and we continue our search for a permanent home in the downtown area that will allow us to produce indoor productions in a safe and healthy situation for performers and audience as social distancing guidelines can be eased in the future.
We welcome your questions and ideas. Please reach us during office hours or online.
UPDATE 05/2021: What a difference six months makes! First and foremost, from the bottom of our hearts, the staff at SCT must acknowledge the consistent support that we have received from day one of Fresh Perspective. We have been humbled by the increased support through these difficult times, but are ecstatic about what is on the horizon. In a big part to the increased vaccination accessibility rate and rapidly changing CDC recommendations, Springfield Contemporary Theatre has altered the organization's course for the immediate future. Funds raised for the virtual production studio have been reallocated towards infrastructure needed for outdoor performances and productions in various spaces. Season 26 has been announced with several community partners playing their part in providing temporary stages, and one more yet to be revealed! This last community partner is a familiar face to the Springfield Contemporary Theatre family and will be the location for all of the organization's Season 26 indoor mainstage productions. In these new venues, SCT remains committed to produce theatre that puts our artists' and patrons' safety first.
We remain committed to finding a permanent downtown home for the future. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is to keep our options open and remain flexible to an ever evolving situation. Above all else, we know that when the time and opportunity is right, we can rely on the Springfield Contemporary Theatre family to help us accomplish our goals and fulfill our dreams. In return, we promise to produce the real, premiere, immersive, grown-up theatre that you've come to expect. We'll see you at the theatre.
Since 2012, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving marks Giving Tuesday, a day focused on supporting your favorite non-profits through unified charitable giving. Springfield Contemporary Theatre has been humbled by the outpouring of support from our patrons near and far As the pandemic wears on, we have reassessed our current needs and abilities and have allowed our imaginations to explore and seize new opportunities. The pandemic has presented new and unprecedented challenges for theatre makers across the country, and SCT remains committed to produce theatre that puts our artists' and patrons' safety first. For Giving Tuesday 2020, we hope you will join us in pursuing our new and exciting plans through this year's campaign.
Starting February 2021, Springfield Contemporary Theatre will establish a new base of operations at 2025 E Chestnut Expressway. The move is an economical one that allows us to operate under one roof. This move will consolidate what has been three different locations and will result in one rent and utilities payment instead of three. In this new space, SCT will be building a virtual production studio that allows the organization to provide safe, high quality, consistent, year-round productions that its audiences have come to expect. What's even more exciting is that when the weather is right and pandemic infection rates allow, we can present outdoor productions onsite!
We are committed to Downtown Springfield, and we continue our search for a permanent home in the downtown area that will allow us to produce indoor productions in a safe and healthy situation for performers and audience as social distancing guidelines can be eased in the future.
We welcome your questions and ideas. Please reach us during office hours or online.
SCT GENERAL FUND
Contributions to the General Fund ensure that we are able to fulfill our mission and grow our impact. Springfield Contemporary Theatre is positioned to move forward into Season 26 and beyond with great momentum thanks to the consistent generosity of our patrons. General Fund donations are typically utilized for costs that are not directly related to theatrical productions, but still "keep the lights on" to make our theatrical endeavors possible.
Questions about where your donation may make the greatest impact? Call 417-831-8001 or email sctheatremo@gmail.com
Contributions to the General Fund ensure that we are able to fulfill our mission and grow our impact. Springfield Contemporary Theatre is positioned to move forward into Season 26 and beyond with great momentum thanks to the consistent generosity of our patrons. General Fund donations are typically utilized for costs that are not directly related to theatrical productions, but still "keep the lights on" to make our theatrical endeavors possible.
Questions about where your donation may make the greatest impact? Call 417-831-8001 or email sctheatremo@gmail.com
All General Fund Donations shall be acknowledged in our playbills and online in the season which the donation was received:
Cameos $50–$99
Supporting Players $100–$249
Featured Players $250–$499
Principals $500–$999
Headliners $1,000-$4,999
Stars $5,000 and above
Headliners and Stars may receive two tickets to each production in our season.
Cameos $50–$99
Supporting Players $100–$249
Featured Players $250–$499
Principals $500–$999
Headliners $1,000-$4,999
Stars $5,000 and above
Headliners and Stars may receive two tickets to each production in our season.
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PATTY BROOKS MEMORIAL FUND
Two days before she died, long time SCT support and patron, Patty Brooks wrote a donation check to Springfield Contemporary Theatre. A fund in her memory has been established to be deposited in SCT’s building fund. In the lobby of the future home a plaque will be displayed: In Memoriam Patty and Fred Brooks. |
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PRODUCTION SPONSORS/UNDERWRITERS
Springfield Contemporary Theatre offers unique sponsorship and marketing opportunities for individuals and local businesses who feel particularly connected to a specific production. Sponsorships for individual productions will be attached to the specific production's publicity releases, social media announcements, and title show page in physical and digital playbills.
Production Sponsor $1,000–$2,499
Production Underwriter $2,500 and above
Production Sponsors and Underwriters also receive an allotment of tickets for that designated production.
Interested in unique marketing and sponsorship opportunities that are not listed for your business? Call 417-831-8001 and ask for Jeffrey or email developmentsct@gmail.com.
Springfield Contemporary Theatre offers unique sponsorship and marketing opportunities for individuals and local businesses who feel particularly connected to a specific production. Sponsorships for individual productions will be attached to the specific production's publicity releases, social media announcements, and title show page in physical and digital playbills.
Production Sponsor $1,000–$2,499
Production Underwriter $2,500 and above
Production Sponsors and Underwriters also receive an allotment of tickets for that designated production.
Interested in unique marketing and sponsorship opportunities that are not listed for your business? Call 417-831-8001 and ask for Jeffrey or email developmentsct@gmail.com.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 DONORS
Reflecting contributions from January 1, 2021 to June 6, 2021
Reflecting contributions from January 1, 2021 to June 6, 2021
STARS
($5000+)
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Anonymous
Nancy Aton |
Robert H. Bradley
Paul & Carol Reinert |
Maggie Wilcox
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HEADLINERS
($1,000-4,999)
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Chuck & Marcia Bonwell
Cynthia Hollander |
Duane & Gwen Hunt
Louis H. Schaeffer |
Janet Trotter
John & Kristin Weidner |
PRINCIPALS
($500-999)
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Nita Jane Ayres
Sara Brummel Nancy Cooper |
Carolyn Crawford
Rick Dines & Steve Henry Nancy & Tom Dornan Keith V. Myers |
Robert Lanning & Minuen Odom
Charles O. Letterman Andy & Cindy Lear |
FEATURED PLAYERS
($250-499)
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Rob & Sally Baird
Buddy Ball & Virginia Jones Bohannon Auto Services, Darin & Kristi Bohannon Beverly Bossi Walter & Laura Cowart Genny & Carter Cramer |
Mark & Diana Eul
Tess Harper Rebecca Hogan Susan & Harry Hom Alex Huff Gary Kester Betsy Kurtz |
Thomas Kurtz
The Lazzaro Family Wallace & Joyce Munden Sylvia Hillyard Pannell Ted Salveter Jon & Sandy Sidoli Joyce Wise |
SUPPORTING PLAYERS
($100-249)
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Donna "Pokey" Alrutz
Adrienne Backus Leslie Ballew Ross & Kay Bebout Dennis & Kathy Bird Joe Bowman Terry & Julie Bloodworth William & Saundra Brown Andy Cline & Lola Butcher Michelle Drye Anne Gardner Sam Hamra Ken Harper |
Amy Holland
Shirley Huffman David & Shirley Hutchison Eric Koziatek & Cindy Grellner Jack Laufer & Michael Brill Michael Lee Sharon Marsh Mark McQueary T. Haven Miller & Robin Rader Jeffrey & Paige Mindock Pamela Mitchell Annie Meek Montgomery Stephanie Montgomery Martha Odom |
Barbara Parker
Ruscell Pavlin Susan Pyle Jeanie Raney Linda Regan John & Delia Rice Cathy Sanchez Emmett & Becky Sawyer Edward Schaeffer Eric & Terry Spyres Dennis Stewart Todd Turoci Maxine Whittaker Dan Woodall |
CAMEOS
($50-99)
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Clayton Avery
Nathan & Jill Bailey Deb Bentlage Jamie & Jessica Bower Charles & Sherry Buchanan Daniel Bush Sue Camp Doug Cannon Jeff & Donna Carney Marshall Cobb Cindy Cooper Adam DeBacker Keta Dines Jim & Terri Evans |
Kristin Farr
Savannah & Josh Fernelius Carolyn Gerdes Darrell & Marge Gonstead Randy & Mary Henry Daron Jennings Carole Kerzner Corey Kilburn Kelly & Louise Knauer Kris Langston Ed & Debi Lee Chyrel Miller & Bill Hale Pete Nielsen Kaleb Norman Angela Peabody |
Alex & Cathy Primm
RoundTable Legal Martha Schatz Ron Seney Matthew Simpson Alberta Smith Robert Sonnemaker Erica Spyres & Drew Jackson Ron Tindle David & Vickie Trippe Angela Vincent Michael Walker Eunice Wallar Robert & Kim Westenberg |
CELEBRATIONS
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In Honor of Robert Bradley
Nancy Aton In Memory of George Galanes Donnis & Jim Grundy |
In Memory of Haley Stephens
Shawn & Gretchen Teague In Memory of George Vanderbilt & In Honor of Judy Vanderbilt Helen Hammel |
Patty Brooks Memorial Fund
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James & Judith Billings
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Robert H. Bradley
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 DONORS
Reflecting contributions from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
Reflecting contributions from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
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STARS
($5000+)
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Rob & Sally Baird
Robert H. Bradley |
Paul & Carol Reinert
Yates & Janet Trotter |
Maggie Wilcox
Anonymous |
HEADLINERS
($1,000-4,999)
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Chuck & Marcia Bonwell
Scott & Michelle Bradley Nancy Cooper |
Cynthia Hollander
Duane & Gwen Hunt Noah Karrasch & Gloria Galanes Jack Laufer & Michael Brill |
Charles O. Letterman
Alex & Cathy Primm Louis H. Schaeffer |
PRINCIPALS
($500-999)
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Buddy Ball & Virginia Jones
Bohannon Auto Services, Darin & Kristi Bohannon Patty Brooks Jeff & Donna Carney Walter & Laura Cowart Richard & Linda Dimond Mark & Diana Eul Jim & Terri Evans |
Janice Summers Faucett
Tess Harper Alex Huff Shirley Huffman David & Shirley Hutchison Victor & Linda Koeneman Betsy Kurtz Robert Lanning & Minuen Odom |
Andy & Cindy Lear
Ed & Debi Lee Terry & Mary Kay Meek Erika Nadir Susan Pyle Ted Salveter Rocco Vienhage Joyce Wise |
FEATURED PLAYERS
($250-499)
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Nita Jane Ayres
Ruth Barnes Charles & Sherry Buchanan Tom & Cathy Carter Rick Dines & Steve Henry Don & Betty Golik Sequoia Grace Art & Lisa Hains Rebecca Hogan |
Sam & Marsha Jones
Gary Kester Thomas Kurtz David Lee & Polly Dross Marilyn White Lowe T. Haven Miller & Robin Rader K. Todd & Kathy Morriss Wallace & Joyce Munden Marie Murphree Music Moves for Piano |
Barbara Parker
Denny & Mary Pilant John Reece Becky Savage Martha Schatz Jon & Sandi Sidoli Dennis Stewart Judith Vanderbilt Krista Kelam Wysong |
SUPPORTING PLAYERS
($100-249)
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Pokey Alrutz
Arleigh Atkinson Leslie Ballew & Joyce Bowman Ellie Bennett James & Judith Billings Terry & Julie Bloodworth Rich & Jane Bogue David & Cynthia Bolinger Sara Brummel Linda Chorice Andy Cline & Lola Butcher William Cooper & Richard Daut Jill Creson Todd Daniel Kara DeBacker Keta Dines Michelle Drye |
John Eldridge
John & Jennifer Essman Savannah & Josh Fernelius Darrell & Marge Gonstead Margaret Hader Ralph & Janet Harris Karen Horny Randy & Susy Huff The Lazzaro Family Aila Lee Rhonda Lewsader Susan Lovelady Roger Malarkey & Al Miller Janice Mann Josh & Breanna Mareschal Sharon Marsh Larry & Patti McGregor |
Pamela Mitchell
Annie Meek Montgomery Bruce Myers Keith Myers Judith Peavey Elizabeth Rains Gloria Scarlet Jeremy & Michael Sullivan Julia Taylor Rana Tenorio Ron Tindle Betsy Wahl Kirsten Weiss Jason & Chelsea White Maxine Whittaker Micheal Wilks Dan Woodall |
CAMEOS
($50-99)
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Kristoffer Barefield
Fran Beam Ross & Kay Bebout Susan Brummell Belcher Jerry & Linda Benson Barbara Block Joe Bowman Teresa Burns Mona Callaway Scott Whiteley Carter Hue Chin Cathy Coonis Jill Creson Natalie Doliner |
Barbara & Rick Dullum
Dennis & Molly Edwards John Ferguson Anne Gardner Kevin Keppy Lynn Kleiber Ann Kynion David & Jennifer Logan Judy Luxton Marcia Morriset Jeff & Kathy Munzinger Kaleb Norman Zipporah Peddle Caryl Posada-Stillings |
Kym Priest
Mary Jo Raming Kathy Raymond Kathleen Reddick Cathy Sanchez Allan & Linda Schilter Barry Shaw Alberta Smith Ted Smith & Anna Faye Sturhahn Nathan Taylor Cathy Van Landuyt Amy Viets-Cooper Adie Williams Christopher Witla |
CELEBRATIONS
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In Memory of Dennis Chappell
Carol Chappell In Memory of Marc Cooper Nancy Cooper In Memory of George Galanes Donnis & Jim Grundy |
In Memory of William Brandon Bowman
Mary Fry In Memory of Tom Peavey Judith Peavey In Honor of Kirsten Weiss Jim & Jane Weingartner |