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2007-2008 Sponsors/Grantors/Advertisers

Virginia Premiere Theatre, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), is funded by private and government support. Ticket sales represent only a small portion of the funding necessary to produce high-quality theatre at reasonable prices. Much of VPT's community outreach and educational programming is offered free of charge. As we continually strive to improve our community and the world around us through the arts, our efforts are only limited by financial restrictions. Won't you join us in our work by making a donation today?

PRODUCERS $5,000 and up

Cox Communications
The Fun Foundation
Hudgins Holiday Chevrolet-Cadillac
Dorothy Rouse-Bottom
Robert Ruffin & Mary Wadkins
Virginia Commission for the Arts
WMBG 740AM Radio

DIRECTORS $2,000 and up

2CarrsCreative.com
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
Chambrel of Wiliamsburg
The Daily Press
John & Julie Dayton
East River Marketing
Fife & Drum Inn
Jamestown 2007 Host Committee
Newport News Arts Commission
Pepsi Bottling Company
Roller Marketing Research
Suter's Handcrafted Furniture
Williamsburg Area Arts Commission

STARS $1,200 and up

Richard Bozung
Bruce Nelson Photography
Burwell & Jenkins
Greenleaf Cafe
Ed Crapol & Jeanne Zeidler
Mark J. Lerman
Mathews Community Foundation
Bobbi McElroy
Phillip Morris USA
Shirley Pewter Shops

LEADING ROLES $500 and up

David & Valerie Adams
BAD DOG
Berret's Seafood Restaurant
Buggy Bathe
Cardwell Printers
Chesapeake Bank
The Gallery on Merchants Square
Ivor Noel & Carol Hume
J. Edwin Treakle Foundation, Inc.
Maggie's Ladies Apparel
Margaret Roller & Jim Robinson
Stephens Financial Partners
Curtis Tigard
Tomlin Temple PC
TowneBank
The Trellis Restaurant
Wm. F. & Catherine K. Owens Foundation
Williamsburg Community Trust
The Williamsburg Winery
York County Arts Commission

SUPPORTING ROLES $250 and up

Bank of America
Bella Fine Lingerie
Anne & Geoffrey Bennett
Benschoten & Carter
Branscome Telecom
David & Mary Ann Carr
Kathy Coomer, Realtor
The Dramatists Guild Fund
Edward's Virginia Ham Shoppe
Master Cleaners

Don & Sandy Mikulecky
David & Linda Moorman
Dr. Andrew Murphy
Opus 9 & Schlesingers Steakhouse
J.M. Randalls
Stephen & Jennifer Schultz
WalMart Distribution Center
William D. Barker
Williamsburg Sampler Bed & Breakfast
Carolyn P. Wood

MEMBERS $25 and up

Ken Ashby & Maris Segal
Barbara Barlow
Sven & Susan Berg
Jim & Judith Bowers
Robert Braxton
Alan Broderick
Virnell Bruce
David & Janine Burns
Stan & Cheryl Coloff
Vivan Daughtry
Hugh & Joyce Davis
Clement & Pat Dickey, Jr.
Elise Emanuel & David Scherer
Judith Ewell
Fat Canary/Cheese Shop
Harvie & Carol Fitzgerald
Donald & Anne Foster
David & Sue Freeman
Friends of Harvey Morgan
Felton & Patti Graham
Gilbert & Connie Granger
Patricia Gurley
Lynne Halliday
Martha Hamilton-Phillips
Thomas & Constance Harris
Rachel Helyar
George Hillow
L. Wayne & Peggy Hudgins
James E. Hutchins
Keith Jones & Martin Coffee
Phill Little & Ann Smith

Edgar & Amanda Loessin
Edward & Evelyn Lull
Hank Lutton
John & Pam Machen
Lance Masser
Kerry & Peter Mellette
James & Sally Miller
Natalie & Lori Miller
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Newell, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Gene Nichol
Noteworthy, Inc.
Scott & Cheryl Orr
Christopher Owens & Tamara Johnson
The Poddery
Daryl Rasmussen
Norris & Judy Richardson
Jon & Barbara Sampson
Elaine Schultz
Allison Simmons
Bill & Hope Skinner
Capt. & Mrs. William. F. Story
Kathryn Sullivan
Ora & David Taub
Jim & Amanda Taylor
Tidewater Travel
Dan A. & J.L. Tuck, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Verbyla
Tom & Cindy Wadkins
Sandra Wadkins
Steve & Debbie Whiteway
Brian & Gina Williams
Stuart & Sylvia Woodcock

Virginia Premiere Theatre gratefully acknowledges the significant contributions of the following companies and individuals to its foundation. It is through their generosity of spirit, as active members of the community and patrons of the arts, that VPT exists.

FOUNDING BOARD

Mr. David Carr
Ms. Mary Ann Carr
Ms. Diane Fletcher
Mr. Robert Ruffin
Ms. Mary Wadkins

FOUNDING ADVISORS

Mr. Earl Graham
Ms. Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey
Ms. Dianne Jordan
Mr. William Layton
Mr. Edgar Loessin
Mr. Edward Lull
Ms. Rebecca Taylor
Ms. Jeanne Zeidler

FOUNDING CONTRIBUTORS

Mr. Richard Bozung
Dr. & Mrs. David Carr
The Daily Press
Mr. & Mrs. Bogdan Dziurzynski
Ms. Bobbi McElroy

STAR

Riverside Health Systems

LEADING ROLE

Valerie & David Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Cooke
Mr. & Mrs. John Dayton
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Grow
Mrs. Ernest J. Mansmann
The Precious Gem
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rosen
Mrs. Elaine Schultz
Jennifer & Stephen Schultz
Mr. Curtis Tigard

SUPPORTING ROLES

Paul Applin & Regina Gertsman
Alma Becker & Steve Coats
Libby Crawford
Mr. & Mrs. Clement Dickey, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Eley
Fife & Drum Inn
Mr. & Mrs. Harvie Fitzgerald
Mrs. Diane Fletcher
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hackman
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Hubbard
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Keith
Mr. & Mrs. Edgar R. Loessin
Mr. & Mrs. David Moorman
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel H. Neely
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer
Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Pogue
Capt. & Mrs. William F. Story
Virginia Assn of Teachers of English
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Waddell
Ms. Sandra Wadkins
Wendy & Morgan Wells

FOUNDING ARTISTS

Virginia Premiere Theatre would like to acknowledge the tireless contributions of time, energy and talent by the following theatre artists to its foundation.

Ms. Karyn Austin
Mr. Todd Cooke
Mr. Bart Fasbender
Ms. Wendy Fernandez
Ms. Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey
Mr. George Hillow
Mr. Michael Metzdorf
Ms. Tara Neyhard
Mr. Robert Ruffin
Ms. Susan Soetaert
Ms. Rebecca Taylor
Ms. Mary Wadkins

"Virginia Premiere Theatre with its exceptional productions is a major addition to our artistic environment.our region will be greatly enriched"
- Jeanne Zeidler,
Mayor of Williamsburg
"The audience rewarded the production with a deserved standing ovation."
- Portfolio Magazine
"An extraordinary life, on stage.well done."
- David Nicholson,
The Daily Press
"Peter Moore's direction is just right all the time. Lausanne Davis-Carpenter's sets and Todd Cooke's lighting are most effective. Don't miss this one."
- Edgar Loessin,
WHRO Public Radio