SUPPORT THE PERFORMANCE GARAGE
Please help us fulfill our mission to serve the entire dance community throughout Philadelphia.
Your support will bring together artists, patrons, neighbors, and students through our diverse programming; allow artists to develop and create new works; and usher live performances back to the stage to inspire us all.
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
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Donate through United Way
Does your employer participate in United Way Workplace Campaigns? If so, the Performance Garage is registered with United Way and you can designate your contribution to us using: Book Number 52979.
To designate your contribution to a specific area of interest, contact info@performancegarage.org
Introducing Stars Offstage Seat Naming Campaign!
Dear Patrons and Dance Enthusiasts,
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As the curtains rise and the lights dim, the magic unfolds before our eyes. Now, you have the opportunity to become an integral part of this enchanting experience with our exclusive Stars Offstage Seat Naming Campaign!
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Imagine having your name or the name of a loved one immortalized in the very heart of our historic theater. With your generous contribution of $1,000, you can claim a seat as your own and leave a lasting legacy in the world of performing arts.
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Here's what you get when you become a part of Stars Offstage:
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• Personalized Seat Plaque: Your name, or the name of your choosing, elegantly engraved on a sleek plaque affixed to the armrest of your chosen seat. Every time you attend a performance, you'll be greeted by your own personalized marker—your special place in our theater.
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• VIP Recognition: As a distinguished supporter of the arts, you'll be acknowledged in the Performance Garage programs and on our website for your invaluable contribution. Join the ranks of esteemed patrons who have helped preserve and enrich our cultural heritage.
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• Exclusive Invitations: INVITATION LIST FOR EVENTS—FREE FOR CHAIR HOLDERS. Gain access to exclusive events, behind-the-scenes tours, and special receptions reserved only for our most dedicated supporters. Rub shoulders with fellow dance aficionados and immerse yourself in the captivating world of stagecraft.
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• Eternal Gratitude: Above all, your contribution ensures the continued vitality of the Performance Garage and supports the artists who grace our stage. Your generosity enables us to inspire, entertain, and uplift audiences for generations to come.
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Seize this opportunity to make your mark on the stage where dreams come alive. Whether you're a passionate dance-goer, a devoted supporter of the arts, or someone seeking a unique gift for a loved one, Stars Offstage offers an unparalleled way to leave a legacy and become a part of the Performance Garage’s rich tapestry.
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To reserve your seat and become a true star of our stage, simply contact us at info@performancegarage.org.
Join us in celebrating dance and ensuring its enduring presence in our lives and community.​ Thank you for your unwavering support and for being the shining stars that illuminate our stage!
THANK YOU
Foundations & Corporate Sponsors
Chef’s Table • Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation • Cozen O’Connor • Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation • Duane Morris • Harlequin Floors • Independence Blue Cross • JMA Custom Builders • The Kimmel Center • Koresh Dance Company • The Leslie Miller and Robert Worley Foundation • Lola’s Kitchn • Martha LaVallee-Williams Community Outreach Fund • McFarland Tree & Landscape Services • Morgan Lewis • Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy • Parkway Corporation • Philadelphia Ballet • Philadelphia Cultural Fund • Ricco/Maresca Gallery • Stockton Real Estate Advisors • Suzanne F. Roberts Cultural Development Fund • Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation
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Angels ($10,000+)
Jeanne Ruddy & Victor Keen • Amy Branch & Jeff Benoliel • Wendy & Gregory Gosfield • Dr. Robert Wallner
Spotlight Society ($5,000 to $9,999)
Millie Lane Berg • Edward T. Callahan Estate • Joyce Stein • Zibby & Jim Tozer • William Untereker, In Honor of Susan Kelly • Richard Witt • Michael Zisman
Garage Guardians ($2,500 to $4,999)
Jill & Sheldon Bonovitz • Kenyatta D. Donley • Susan Fazio & Carlo DiGiovanni • Carole Haas Gravagno • Ramona & Lexi Gwynn • Toni Jelinek • Anthony Lopez • Louise Reed • Peggy & Scott Reynolds • Takako Asakawa Richards • Michele R. Vernon • Kathleen Vick & Stephen Stack • Megan Willoughby & Andy Boczkowski
Dancer’s Circle ($1,000 to $2,499)
Floss Barber & Robert Angevine • Radha & Vivek Bhaman • Donna Cooper & Arthur Meckler • Sharon & Bob Gray • David F. Hoffman & Mary MacElree • Jason Karlawish & John Bruza • Leanore & Matthew Lewandowski • Frank Maresca • Karen Mauch & Diane Zilka • Natalie & John Nixon • Jane Pepper • Green & Petrik Family Trust • David Prescott
Ann & Tim Scheve • David Seltzer & Lisa Roberts • Dianne Semingson • Carole Sheridan-McKelvey & Alan Freed • Jennifer Stark, AIA, & Michael Schnoering, FAIA • Barbara & Robert Tiffany • The Honorable Leon W. Tucker • The Wachlins
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Supporters ($500 to $999)
Barbara Adams • Betsy Amsbary, In Memory of Bruce T. Amsbary • Leslie Benoliel & Alex Hamilton • Michael & Ellen Singer Coleman • Vikram Dewan • Rosemarie Greco & Anne Morrissey • Bill & Rosemary Hankowsky • Walter & Morgan Keen Hecht • Lynne & Harold Honickman • Connie & Sam Katz, In Honor of Jeanne Ruddy • Susan Lewis & Joseph Kluger • Susan Shea • Robert & Meredith Riley Stewart • Angela Val • Elizabeth & Sam Warshawer • Harriet & Larry Weiss • A. Morris Williams, Jr.
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​Friends ($100 to $499)
Bill Bissell, In Honor of Kathryn Keeler • Hannah Baumgarten • Melissa Cameron • Jane & John Comfort • Anthony B. Creamer, III • Eleanor Davis • Molly Dougherty • Beth & Bob Emmott • Anne Ewers • Maxine & Jay Goldberg • Sharon Guess • Stephanie Humphrey • Elaine & Ken Kirby • Lynn Langdon & Jeff Van Orden • Pamela Rainey Lawler • Michael C. Lillys • Marlena Lustig & Roy Steinberg • Bettsy Morse McCoubrey • Marika Molnar • Marsha & Jim Moss • Mary & Charles Nelson • Robert Pedemonti • Barbara Pressman • Joyce & Tim Ratner • Cookie & Jerry Riesenbach • Carol Saline & Paul Rathblott • Brian Sanders • Robin Ruddy Sheridan • Nicole Smith • Elizabeth Spungen • Aaron Suh • Elaine Terranova • William Valerio & Glen Sacks • Marlene Weinstein • Barry Wolfenson
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Friends ($25 to $99)
Maureen McNulty • Yvonne Ciochon • David Hochoy • Vernon Scott • Anne-Marie Mulgrew • Alan M. Kaplan
FUNDERS & SPONSORS
