Dancing With Salina Stars

THEATRE SALINA PRESENTS

our “stars”

Britton Zuccarelli Renee Duxler Damon Boyer Jessica Martin

Auctioneer: Terry Zimmer | Emcee: Tom Loudis

AUGUST 19, 2022 | 7 pm

This fun-filled night benefitting Theatre Salina includes:
Open Bar • Hors d’oeuvres • Raffle Items

Dance Competition • Silent and Live Auctions
Wine Pull and More!

Hosted by Theatre Salina Board of Directors and Theatre Salina Staff

Dancing with Salina Stars

OVERTURE
7:00 - 8:15
• Check-in and receive your bid card, ballot, and Playbill.
• Enjoy the open bar, socialize, and eat hors d’oeuvres at 7:15 PM

Chances to win (page 5) V
• Diamond pendant
• $200 Blue Sky gift card Raffle Reps will have a
Bid on Silent auction items Mylar Silver Star Balloon
• List of items on page 4
for ease of location!

Act I
8:30 Dance Competition begins in Kephart Theatre

• Seating begins when doors open.

Scene ONE............. Group Dance “I Like to Win”
............................... AUCTION #1-2

Scene TWO............ Alex and Britton: “Boogie Shoes”
............................... AUCTION #3-5

Scene THREE......... Claire and Renee: “Bittersweet Charity”
............................... AUCTION #6-8

15-minute intermission
• Get your Raffle Tickets & make final Silent Auction bids!
Silent Auction closes directly after intermission.

Act II
Scene one............. Jess and Damon: “Back to School”
............................... AUCTION #9-11
Scene TWO............ Lorenz and Jessica: “Burn It Up”

• Silent Auction and Raffle winners will be announced in the
Kephart Theatre after the Live Auction.

Finale.................... Vote for your favorite dance couple on your
............................... way out to the lobby! Ballots are in your packets.
Encore.................. Final event in lobby:
............................... Award the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy!

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Silent Auction and Raffle Winners will be announced
in the Kephart Theatre after the Live Auction.

Special thanks to

barolo
grille

Trace Walker, Don Boos, Bob & Pam Jones, Jack & Marsha Stewart,
Rebecca Stewart & Mark Hoornstra, Dr. Christopher & Mandi Graber &

Dr. Jacob & Meghan Hessman, Dave & Luci Larson & Joyce Volk
Thank you to the Blind Pig and Cathie Norris for use of the beer coolers!

ISDC

PC Heartland Photography

Thank you ISDC (Iron Street Dance Company) SDToAoGr 1E
and SD1 (Stage Door 1) for helping tonight.

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special thanks to our TITLE sponsor

We are very grateful for our Patrons:

Kristen & Matt Dill
Jared & Alison Hiatt
Gin & Patrick Hoffman
Jo Ella Hoye & Meghan Hemenway
Tyler & Mary Hughes
Janet Jolley & Deborah Smith-Blodgett
Nicole & Patrik Leonard
Bob & Linda Salem
Vicki Schmidt and Emily Smith
Kyle & Brenda Tonniges
Elizabeth Weese & Veronica Murray
Ellen Wohlgemuth & Stephanie White
Britton & Jordan Zuccarelli
A special Thank You to these Additional Donors:
Marceil & John McDaniel, Joyce Volk Insurance Agency, Inc.
We appreciate and thank all of the donors that have
given so generously to make this event possible!

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It could be you!

Thanks to all of our past and future
participants. You make Dancing with Salina
Stars a wonderful fundraiser for Theatre Salina.

2021 Christopher Graber
& Maggie Spicer Brown

2020 Kevin Quinley & 2019 Mike Matteucci & 2018 John Goertzen &
Claire Schmidt Alison Hiatt Jennifer Kohart

2017 Jim Hughes & 2016 Scott Owings & 2015 Brandon Smith &
Kati Tremblay Kati Komarek Sam Shirack

2014 Jeff Thompson & 2013 Todd Welsh & 2012 Ken Hakoda &
Kati Komarek Kati Komarek Peggy Simms

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silent auction items

Four Admission Passes.................................................................The Garage
Two tickets for choice of Symphony Concert..............................Salina Symphony
60 min Acupuncture........................................................................Revive Integrated Health
The Alley Family Bowling Package...............................................The Alley
Three Vinyl Records.......................................................................Acoustic Sounds
Yeti Cooler and Tumblers...............................................................Scoular
Small Business Package................................................................Mr. Freeland Design
Johnny Was Blanket.......................................................................Eccentricity
Brumate Tumbler and Gift Card.....................................................Sanity Boutique
Messenger Total Promotions Package.........................................Messenger Total

Promotions
60 min Massage...............................................................................Peaceful Body

Wellness Retreat
Weekender Bag...............................................................................The Market Shop
Dr. Pepper Clock
Gatorade Cooler
CTA Class – Ballerobica.................................................................Theatre Salina
Framed Fine Art Painting...............................................................Mary Ann Tanking
Framed Fine Art Painting...............................................................Julia Greenwood
Framed Fine Art Painting...............................................................Julia Greenwood
Kindermusik Class and Instruments Basket................................Joyful Noise Studios
Prairieland Market Gift Certificate and Basket.............................Prairieland Market
True Betty Boutique Gift Card........................................................True Betty Boutique
Bath and Body Product Package...................................................The Bath Pub
Lafonn Earrings...............................................................................Vernon Jewelers
Lafonn Men’s Ring..........................................................................Vernon Jewelers
Lafonn Ladies’ Ring........................................................................Vernon Jewelers
Lafonn Sun Pendant.......................................................................Vernon Jewelers

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get your chances for these items

Raffle Ticket Prices
$25 - stretch

$100 - 5 stretches

Jewelry donated by $200 Gift Card
donated by
Diamond and White gold pendant
set in 14k gold with a 18” chain
Value: $880

Wine pull
$25 per chance

Wine valued at $20-$50 per bottle

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KU Basketball Collection 1996-2022

27 Basketballs

• 2 Championship basketballs
• 4 Final Four basketballs

• Signed by 13 players who are currently playing in the NBA.
• Head Coach’s signatures on each ball.

• One or more balls signed by these players: Andrew Wiggins
won NBA championship w/ Golden State; Joel Embid runner-up to last

years MVP; Paul Pierce probable HOF selection when eligible.

Thanks to Bob and Pam Jones for their generous donation of 27 autographed KU mens’
basketballs from the past 22 seasons, including the 2 championship basketballs. Tickets
are $100 for one ticket entry into raffle. The basketballs are on display in the lobby at
Theatre Salina and will be on display for MainStage shows and events. We will kick off the
raffle at DWSS 2022 and stop selling right before DWSS 2023, or when we reach 1,000
tickets, whichever comes first! Tickets are available at www.salinatheatre.com. Please go
online and order your ticket for a chance to win the entire collection!

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ACT I
live auction items & dances

SCENE ONE:

Group Dance

“I Like to Win”

1. Smoky Valley Distillery
Tour and Tasting

Donated by: Smoky Valley Distillery

Smoky Valley Distillery embodies the essence
of old-fashioned values and community spirit.
Handcrafted, small-batch spirits that capture the
heart and soul of the Midwest and the taste of
the Smoky Valley. Smoky Valley distillery uses
only the finest ingredients, including the naturally
sweet and refreshing sandstone-filtered water
of the nearby Kiowa Aquifer, and supports local farmers using local grains whenever
possible. This package includes a tour of and tasting for 10 people at the Smoky
Valley Distillery, located in historic downtown Marquette. Tastings include a sample of
flavored vodkas and bourbon.

2. Theatre Salina VIP Parking Space

and TWO Season Tickets

Three Spaces Available

Donated by: Theatre Salina



A day late and a dollar short? No worries! With a VIP parking

space and season tickets to a Theatre Salina production, the

show WILL go on! As a 2022-23 season VIP, you will have a VIP Parking
named, designated spot just for you right by the front

doors! In addition, you will receive two season tickets to the
2022-23 season, which includes The Addams Family: A New Musical, Glorious!,
A Christmas Story: The Musical, A Dolls House, Part Two, The Savannah Sipping
Society, Something Rotten!, and School Of Rock: The Musical.

SCENE TWO:

Dance 1 ) Alex & Britton

“Boogie Shoes”

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3. Couples Downtown
Date Night

Donated by: Homewood Suites by Hilton
Salina Downtown & The Stiefel Theatre

Enjoy a fun-filled night with your favorite
couples or friends in beautiful Downtown Salina
on September 23, 2022! The package includes a $150 gift card to
YaYa’s Euro Bistro for dinner, four tickets to The Stiefel Theatre’s
Brett Young concert, and two King Suite rooms at Homewood
Suites by Hilton Salina Downtown.

4. Lake House Getaway

Donated by: Dave & Luci Larson & Joyce Volk

With only an hour’s drive from Salina, enjoy your
own private, quiet get-away at Milford Lake and a
4-hr pontoon boat rental from Acorn Resort.

The 3-bedroom, 1 full and 1 ¾ bath house,
has a fully equipped kitchen, complete with full
refrigerator, microwave, pots, pans, and more.
There are two family rooms and a small laundry
room with a washer/dryer. (Maximum occupancy,
12) Enjoy views of the lake from the back deck or
outdoor grilling from the patio. This house is only
one of eight with a view of the lake and direct access to the beach. Central air/heat
throughout with a fireplace and outdoor firepit available in the cooler months. Usage
dates to be arranged with owner.

5. Garage Party

Donated by: The Garage, McAlister’s Deli &
Bennington State Bank

Throw an incredible party for 20 of your friends at
The Garage! This world-class automotive museum
is the perfect place to party in style with fabulous
classic cars. The package includes a three hour
party on a Thursday evening, in the private event space at The Garage for up to
20 guests, including drinks on tap at The Garage, catering by McAlister’s Deli, and
drink tickets provided by Bennington State Bank. Date to be determined based upon
availability at time of booking. Must be used within 12 months of purchase.

SCENE THREE:

Dance 2 ) Claire and Renee

“Bittersweet Charity”

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6. Breckenridge Mountain Getaway in Breckenridge

Donated by: Bennington State Bank &
Burke Matthews

A four day and three night escape to “Colorful
Colorado” in beautiful, serene Breckenridge. Stay in
a slope-side condominium located on Peak 8 that
sleeps up to 10 guests. Available from April 15 to June
15 and October 1 to November 15. Must be used
within 12 months of purchase. Specific dates TBD
based upon availability at time of booking.

7. Dinner by the Doctors

Themed Dinner Party for Eight

Donated by: Dr. Christopher & Mandi Graber
and Dr. Jacob & Meghan Hessman

Dinner party for 8, themed with any Theatre
Salina 2022-23 season show of your choice
(if desired) at Christopher and Mandi Graber’s
home. Appetizers and three course meal with
wine pairings similar to the theme of the show.
Date to be determined with hosts.

8. Concerts & Cocktails

Donated by: Stiefel Theatre, Barolo Grill,
Prickly Pear Grill and Cantina, The Point, &
Martinelli’s Little Italy

This fun package is for those who love music and
wonderful cocktail experiences! Enjoy several great
evening experiences with your favorite friends in
Downtown Salina. This package includes Stiefel
Theatre tickets to three shows! Stiefel Theatre tickets
include: 4 tickets to Bruce Hornsby, 2 tickets to Robert
Cray, and 2 tickets to Get the Led Out. Enjoy delicious
cocktails at several great downtown restaurants, including a
$100 gift card to Barolo Grille, $50 gift card to Prickly Pear
Grill and Cantina, $50 gift card to The Point, and $50 gift
card to Martinelli’s.

INTERMISSION
Get your Raffle Tickets
& make final Silent Auction bids!

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ACT II

SCENE ONE:

Dance 3 ) Jess & Damon

“Back to School”

9. Kansas City
Weekend Package

Donated by: Clark, Mize and Linville,
Lighthouse Properties, & Advantge
Trust Company

You and a guest will enjoy a fun-filled getaway
starting with a one-night stay in a luxurious
suite at the Raphael Hotel on the Plaza. You
will enjoy fine dining experiences with a $200 gift certificate that can be used at any
801 Chophouse, 801 Fish, 801 Grill or Pig & Finch location, and Two Tickets, (of your
choosing), to see a Broadway show at either the Kauffman Center for the Performing
Arts or the Kansas City Music Hall.

10. NYC Broadway Theatre Trip

Donated by: Family of Jack and Marsha
Stewart, Rebecca Stewart & Mark Hoornstra

“If you can’t be famous, be infamous.” –
Chicago. “Another day, another destiny.” – Les
Miserables. “Always look to the bright side of
life.” – Spamalot. Do these lines from Broadway shows make you want to catch the
next flight to NYC? “Hello, gorgeous”, you are in luck! Stay 4 nights in a 2 bedroom,
3.5 bath, NYC apartment located in the Hell’s Kitchen district on 54th St., just two
blocks from the Hudson River. In addition, this package includes round-trip airfare to
New York City and two tickets to see a Broadway show. With this package, you are
ready to experience the lights of Broadway! To be used Summer 2023.

11. Non-Auction Item
Theatre Salina is always committed to improving the experience of our patrons,

actors, and students. Theatre Salina would like to purchase Two Yamaha CVP-805B
Clavinova ensemble digital pianos, to be used for CTA and Mainstage rehearsals and
productions. One piano will be in the Rehearsal Room and the other in the pit. The
total cost of both pianos is $20,000. Helps us get to our goal to improve the musical
quality and experience of our students, actors, and patrons!

SCENE TWO:

Dance 4 ) Lorenz & Jessica

“Burn it Up”

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meet your choreographers & Guest dancers

Alex Engelland Alex is a Salina native and frequent stage presence
dancing with here at Theatre Salina. Alex was briefly under
consideration as a choreographer; this ended once
Britton Zuccarelli organizers discovered 98% of his “choreo” consisted
of “The Monkey.” Thus he had to call up his old friend
Maggie to choreograph. Alex is a pharmacist at Salina
Family Healthcare Center, where he works with doctors
to serve up quality care for area patients. Tonight, Alex
hopes to transfer those skills to the dance floor and
serve up a win with Britton!

Claire Schmidt Claire is a Salina native and is a 2021 College
dancing with Graduate! She is a former member of the Wichita
Renee Duxler State Shocker Dance Team and is a current company
dancer for the Universal Dance Association. Claire is
an instructor and choreographer for Center for Theatre
Arts at Theatre Salina, as well as Revolution School
of Dance and is also the head dance team coach at
Kansas Wesleyan University. Claire loves iced shaken
espressos, squishmallows, and dancing, DUH! Claire is
hoping to take home another dub, but this year with her
partner Renee!

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Jess Polzella Jess Polzella is back at it with DWSS this year! She
dancing with and hip-hop STAR Damon Boyer are thrilled to be
Damon Boyer taking it Back-to-School for all their fabulous fans.
This team of two teachers has had an amazing time,
and can’t wait to show you our new dance moves.
Jess has been around for a while now, and is thrilled
to be entering her 19th teaching season this year, as
full time Ballet Director at her second home, Theatre
Salina. She’s going to be busy this year with all the
new classes she’s got, (for all ages: yes, I’m looking at
you!) her beautiful daughter Rhapsody, and hopefully
a little time to see the world! When you cast your vote
tonight, remember: it’s “ALL about Popular! “

Lorenz Rincones Welcome to DWSS... to be honest I’m still trying to
dancing with figure out what that means... probably should have
Jessica Martin been wearing my hearing aids when they we’re
explaining that. Nonetheless, let me tell you about
myself. I typically don’t call myself the flashy type.
I prefer to be in the ensemble more than I do as a
leading part, mainly because I say “what” too many
times, which causes people to just say “nevermind”.
But, due to my disability that’s why I am here tonight
because I thought I was attending dinner with Steven
Spielberg. I hope y’all enjoy my two left feet and
remember: if you’re not yelling, I can’t hear you.

A Choreography thank you
and shout out to Maggie Spicer
Brown and Cathie Norris! Your time
and talents are appreciated.

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introducing your

2022 salina “stars” :

Britton is a child neurologist at Salina
Regional Health Center who may have
no dance experience, but has much
excitement and enthusiasm for the
Dancing With Salina Stars event and all
things Theatre Salina. Britton and her
husband Jordan have been married for
15 years and have three awesome kids,
Marshall (12), Molly (9, a CTA student),
and Mariana (4). She is looking forward
to trying something new as Alex’s
dance partner.

Britton Zuccarelli
dancing with

Alex Engelland

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introducing your

2022 salina “stars” :

Renee Duxler currently works
as the Director of Economic
& Workforce Development for
the Salina Area Chamber of
Commerce. Her background and
education are as a social worker,
and she’s earned degrees from
both Kansas State University and
Newman University (Wichita).
Renee always dreamed of
being a dancer as a child, but
unfortunately possesses no rhythm
or coordination. That does not stop
her from dancing however—much
to the chagrin of her husband and
three children-- and she continues
to be a legendary performer in her
own mind. She’s very excited about
pairing with Claire, and girl bossing
their way to a DWSS victory!

Renee Duxler
dancing with
Claire Schmidt

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introducing your

2022 salina “stars” :

Damon Boyer Damon Boyer is excited to be making
dancing with his big stage debut at DWSS this year.
Jess Polzella After years of annoying…embarrassing…
enlightening the students in his classroom
with his amazing dance moves, he is
looking forward to the opportunity to
show some new dance moves to all of
his spectacular supporters. The hip-hop
duo of he and teacher Jess Polzella are
both stepping out of their usual routines
and taking a “leap of faith” on a routine
that their fantastic fans will enjoy. Damon
has just began his 24th year of teaching
in the Salina school district and currently
teaches 5th grade at Meadowlark Ridge
Elementary. Damon likes to stay active
and spends a lot of time coaching
basketball, whether it be as the 8th grade
coach at Lakewood Middle School or as
the director of the World Class Sports
Basketball club for youth. As you enter
your vote tonight, please keep in mind
that: It’s not about aptitude. It’s the way
you’re viewed, it’s all about popular; and
that with your support, he can leave the
stage a CHAMPION!

TEACH us your moves DAMON!

Bring home the mirror ball!

From all of your friends at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary.

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introducing your

2022 salina “stars” :

Jessica is the President and
Executive Director of the
Greater Salina Community
Foundation, where she has
served in many different roles,
since 2010. Jessica grew up in
Andover, Kansas, and received
her B.S. degree at Kansas State
University. She is married to
Salina native, Aaron Martin, and
together they have two sons,
Oliver and Jack. In her spare
time, Jessica enjoys hanging out
with friends and family, being
active, traveling, and anything to
do with sand and water! Jessica
finds her best dance moves are
in the kitchen and looks forward
to spicing them up with her
partner, Lorenz, with help from
their Choreographer, Cathie.

Jessica Martin
dancing with

Lorenz Rincones

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Finale
Vote for your favorite dance couple on

your way out to the lobby!
BALLOTS ARE IN YOUR PACKETS.

ENCORE
Final event in lobby:
Award the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy!
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

Save the date

August 18, 2023

12th Annual Dancing With Salina Stars!

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