The mission of Backstage is to promote, support and maintain the Capitol Theatre and its programs. Members work to provide our diverse community with a variety of art and entertainment. We raise funds, provide social and leadership opportunities for our members, and work to insure community involvement and participation in the Theatre.
Letter from the President
On behalf of Backstage, welcome to The Capitol and 4th Street Theatres! This has been a busy year for us as the Theatre has undergone its expansion, and we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it.
While serving on the Backstage is an honor, it is also a responsibility, which we take very seriously. Since 1981, we have been dedicated to making your experiences at The Capitol Theatre—and now, the 4th Street Theatre—the best they can be. From fundraising for Capitol Kids, to helping with the seating of the Best of Broadway series, to filling the lobbies with holiday cheer every December, you needn’t look far to find Backstage at work.
This past year, the expansion added to our responsibilities: we furnished the new green room (actors’ lounge), selected the carpeting that will eventually replace what is in the main theatre, and planned a grand opening event for the 4th Street Theatre that will be remembered for years to come.
This year, we are pleased to announce we will be staging our first fashion show fundraiser! This will be an event you won’t want to miss. Held in the 4th Street Theatre, the fashion show will feature the newest lines from your favorite local boutiques, music, delicious food and wine. We hope to see you there!
For myself and all of the volunteers that make up Backstage, thank you for coming to tonight’s show and supporting your Capitol Theatre.
Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Cristeen Valicoff
Backstage President

Officers
Cristeen Valicoff
President
Cindy Hargreaves
President Elect
Lori Hagarty
Secretary
Mary Zirkle
Treasurer
Merrilee Hurson
Past President
Cathy Rouse
Community Outreach
Committee Chair
Sheri Campbell
Décor Committee Chair
Karren Jundt
Endowment
Committee Chair
Nicole Pierone
Fund Development
Committee Chair
Kathleen Carner
Historian/Archives
Committee Chair
Merrilee Hurson
Monica Cottle
Membership
Committee Co-Chairs
Nicole Pierone
Newsletter Committee Chair
Andrea Skinner,
Cindy Houser
Dottie Berndt
Social
Committee Co-Chairs
Julie Shoval
Special Events
Committee Chair
Suzanne Garrison
Telephone/Special Projects
Committee Chair
