
A Fundraiser for Stages Theatre Company

Let’s celebrate our 2022-23 Season of Possibilities at this first annual Starlight Celebration fundraiser for Stages Theatre Company.
WHO: You! Theatre lovers, patrons, alumni, and sponsors who want to support Stages Theatre Company, the 150,000 youth and families we serve every year, and our important mission of enriching and educating youth in a professional theatre environment. This year’s Starlight Celebration is being curated for adults
WHAT: Your ticket to this event gives you access to the exclusive silent auction, live music, wine pull, and gift card wall, as well as the Hors D’oeuvres, gourmet desserts from local bakeries, and craft cocktails provided by Thirty Bales.
WHEN:Wednesday, June 21st 2023 at 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WHERE:Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343

Proceeds from the Starlight Celebration will support STC's high quality theatre productions, education, and community outreach initiatives, including our Open Door Program, which provides free and reduced price tickets, tuition scholarships, and transportation subsidies to local families, social service agencies, and schools.
SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday June 21, 2023
Ticket sales open March 31st
Show your support for Stages Theatre Company today:
Become a Patron or a Sponsor today!
Thank you to our
Sponsoring Partners for this event:

Contact Anna Stauber - Development Director
(952)979-1132 • astauber@stagestheatre.org
Contributions to the Starlight Celebration fundraiser allow Stages Theatre Company to:
• Maintain our focus on access and inclusion, including keeping tickets, tuition, and educational programming affordable, offer scholarships
• Provide our exceptional theatre arts training programs in inner-city, suburban, and rural communities
• Contribute meaningful stories to the canon of new works for young audiences
• Serve our more than 150,000 annual patrons, onstage, in the audience, in our programs, and in the Greater Minnesota community.
Your donations will be put to immediate use to create a positive impact and play a critical role in helping Stages Theatre Company, a 501(c)(3) organization continue breaking down barriers restricting access to theatre arts, curating a welcoming place for all, and most importantly, the enrichment and education of young people.
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• Contribute meaningful stories to the canon of new works for young audiences
• Serve our more than 150,000 annual patrons, onstage, in the audience, in our programs, and in the Greater Minnesota community.
Your donations will be put to immediate use to create a positive impact and play a critical role in helping Stages Theatre Company, a 501(c)(3) organization continue breaking down barriers restricting access to theatre arts, curating a welcoming place for all, and most importantly, the enrichment and education of young people.
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Your donations will be put to immediate use to create a positive impact and play a critical role in helping Stages Theatre Company, a 501(c)(3) organization continue breaking down barriers restricting access to theatre arts, curating a welcoming place for all, and most importantly, the enrichment and education of young people.


WHO WE ARE: Since our founding in 1984, we at Stages Theatre Company (STC) a 501(c)(3)have prioritized the well-being and growth of young people through theatre arts—on stage, backstage, in the audience, and in the classroom.
OUR MISSION: Stages Theatre Company is committed to the enrichment and education of children and youth in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth.
OUR INCLUSION PLEDGE: Stages Theatre Company is dedicated to creating a space where diverse opinions, courageous dialogue, and local, national, and international community engagement is not only valued but vital to our shared artistic and educational success. We make this pledge in the hope of curating a welcome home for all.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT:Stages Theatre Company is committed to addressing barriers that can restrict participation to our performances and programming. We believe that every individual should be able to access the joy, wonder, and benefits of participation in the theatre arts. We are working towards a future beyond compliance- toward a fully inclusive environment where all programs and performances are accessible to all.
Ticket sales open March 31st
Celebration Subcommittee
Betsy Butwin, Lisa Collins, Tenisha Hollie, Betsy Kumagai, Beth Lori, Christina Mosakowski, Carrie Rimstad, Anna Stauber, Brent Teclaw, Megan Torbert
Contact Us
Anna Stauber - Development Director
(952)979-1132
astauber@stagestheatre.org
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Box Office: (952)979-1111
info@stagestheatre.org
STAGES THEATRE COMPANY STAFF
Sandy Boren-Barrett
Artistic Director and CEO
Susan Swenson
Managing Director
DEVELOPMENT
Anna Stauber
Development Director
MARKETING
Megan Torbert
Marketing Manager
Brent Teclaw
Digital Marketing Manager + Graphic Designer
EDUCATION
Megan Collins
Education Director
Anna Crace
Manager of New Play Development
Talia Kaufman
Education Associate, FAIR SCHOOL FOR ARTS
Laura Mahler
Education Associate, FAIR SCHOOL CRYSTAL
Trudy Monette
Education Associate, FAIR SCHOOL PILGRIM LANE
Matt Ouren
Education Coordinator
Roy Richardson Jr.
Education Associate
André Samples
Teen Program Manager
AUDIENCE SERVICES AND FRONT OF HOUSE
Marty Wessels
Director of Audience Services & Volunteer Coordinator
Elinor Jones
Box Office Supervisor & Education Registrar
Emma Shine
Box Office Associate
ASL INTERPRETERS & AUDIO DESCRIBERS
- Audio Describer: Laurie Pape Hadley
- ASL Interpreters: Rebecca Rick, Logan Yakesh, and Ali Pritchett
FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
- Kiana Adams
- Julie Boehmer
- Genelle Clark
- Elizabeth Dunn
- Marlys Johnson
- Michael Quadrozzi
- Roxie Wolfe
PRODUCTION
Melanie Salmon-Peterson
Production Manager
Gretchen Katt
Technical Manager
Jim Hibbeler
Technical Director
Emily Chancellor
Associate Technical Director
Christa Ludwig
Wardrobe Coordinator
Emily Sullivan
Production Associate
Cinde Ashley
Scenic Artist
2022/2023
FIRST JOB IN THE ARTS MENTEES
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Ozzy Coyer
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Seth Donaldson
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Athan Fischer
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Jordan Kueng
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Shannon Merritt
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Raine
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Ellie Sandvik
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Demetrius Winegarden
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Abbi Wood
2022/2023
BIPOC DESIGNER MENTEES
- Faith Barrett
- Jace Cruz
- Imani Harris
- Alec Newhouse
- Yuki Rogers
Board of Directors
Lisa Kline, Chair
Dave Mahler, Treasurer
Christina Mosakowski , Vice Chair
Lisa Zell, Secretary
Stephanie Betz
Betsy Butwin
Lisa Collins
Tara Cruz
Karen Winter Dekker
Barry Gersick
Tenisha Hollie
Mimi Keating
Dave Klein
Betsy Kumagai
Dimitrios Lalos
Janet Langner
Lisa Beth Lentini
Mauricio Loria
Eric Lucas
Tom Matchinsky
Victoria Mogilevsky
Sue Moulder
Linda Moy
Meighan O’Reardon
Elizabeth Plaetz-Lori
Jenn Quadirrah Seltz
Kathy Scheving
Beth Theobald
Nicole Truso
Advisory Board
Nance Alexander
R. Brooks Gekler
Dan O’Brien
Bruce Rowan
Laura Sandall
Judy Schumeister
Buffy Sedlachek
2022/2023 STAGES THEATRE COMPANY YOUTH COUNCIL
Faith Barrett - Co-Chair
Athan Fischer - Co-Chair
Corinne Brooks, Kimora Collins, Jasmine Garry, Maya Haugen, Aniya Hollie, Indra Khariwala, Ella Kozak, Caidance Kue, Carter Kue, Luca La Hoz Calassara, Alicia Mainjeni, Jacob Marckel, Natalie Mosakowski, Anya Panday, Stella Schlegelmilch, Jon Schumacher, Josephine Spaulding, Savannah Switzer, Daniel Untiedt, Charlie Welch, Demetrius Winegarden, Lily Wolfe
