Saturday, April 17, 2010

5:45 P.M. Reception
7 P.M. Dinner

David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Downtown Pittsburgh
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom

About Starmakers  | Sponsors | Honoree  |  Rising Stars |  Directions/Parking  | Hotel Information  

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About Starmakers

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Join Us!

Point Park University is proud to present Starmakers, the annual showcase and gala fundraiser for the nationally acclaimed Conservatory of Performing Arts. Please join us on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom.

During the evening Conservatory of Performing Arts' students will entertain us with music and dance selections from Tony Award-winning musicals. And together we will honor Violet Gallo, the Performing Arts Partnership & Achievement awardee, for her exemplary work with arts organizations across the region.

Be a part of Starmakers 2010! By supporting this exceptional event as a guest or sponsor, you can play a role in the future of the Conservatory of Performing Arts - now one of the nation's premier training institutions for theatre, dance, and cinema and digital arts. Join us on April 17th as we look ahead to the bright future for the conservatory and its students. Please register today!

Ron and Pat Violi 
Starmakers Honorary Chairs  

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Sponsors

By becoming a Starmakers sponsor, you can support the Conservatory of Performing Arts as an artistic training laboratory, help strengthen its four production companies and develop the careers of up and coming young artists. Become a Starmakers sponsor today!

Starmakers 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities

$25,000 Platinum Presenter Exclusive presenting sponsor of Starmakers 2010 Exclusive underwriter of the Curtain Call Reception Sponsor of a $5,000 scholarship for a Conservatory of Performing Arts student who demonstrates academic excellence and superior talent Three premiere tables of eight for your guests plus the option of hosting a Rising Star Scholar at your tables Special introduction and photo opportunity with guest artists and performers Twenty-eight complimentary tickets to a Conservatory of Performing Arts production of your choice Prominent display of corporate identity in Starmakers 2010 signage, audio-visual production, Web site and The Point magazine 2010 Platinum Presenter Sponsors     $15,000 Rising Star   Sponsor of a $5,000 scholarship for a Conservatory of Performing Arts student who demonstrates academic excellence and superior talent Two premier tables of eight for your guests plus the option of hosting a Rising Star Scholar at your tables Twenty-four complimentary tickets to a Conservatory of Performing Arts' production of choice  Recognition in The Point magazine mailed to 24,000 Point Park University supporters Recognition on Starmakers 2010 Web site with link to sponsor's Web site Company name prominently displayed at table 2010 Rising Star Sponsors   $10,000 Gold Starmaker   Two tables of eight for your guests at Starmakers  Twenty complimentary tickets to a Conservatory of Performing Arts production of your choice Recognition in The Point magazine mailed to 24,000 Point Park University supporters Recognition on Starmakers 2010 Web site with link to sponsor's Web site Company name prominently displayed at table 2010 Gold Starmaker Sponsors  Nadine Bognar $5,000 Silver Playwright   One table of eight with choice seating at Starmakers Sixteen complimentary tickets to a Conservatory of Performing Arts production of your choice Recognition in The Point magazine mailed to 24,000 Point Park University supporters Recognition on Starmakers 2010 Web site with a link to sponsor's Web site  Company name prominently displayed at table  2010 Silver Playwright Sponsors   $3,500 Bronze Director   One table of eight at Starmakers Twelve complimentary tickets for Conservatory of Performing Arts production of your choice. Recognition in The Point magazine mailed to 24,000 Point Park University supporters Recognition on Starmakers 2010 Web site with a link to sponsor's Web site Company name prominently displayed at table   2010 Bronze Director Sponsors American Plate Glass Inc. / H.E. Neumann Co.   Dr. Paul S. Caplan   Mary Beth Taylor 2010 Additional Sponsors   Jamie Campolongo   Robert & Violet Gallo

To become a Starmakers 2010 sponsor or purchase event tickets, please click on the register tab. For more information, please contact Brianna Kaiser at bkaiser@pointpark.edu or contact the Conference and Event Services Department at 412.392.4200

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Honoree

Point Park University presents the Performing Arts Partnership & Achievement Award annually to a person or organization whose leadership provides the arts with momentum and visibility.

The University is proud to present Violet Gallowith the 2010 Performing Arts Partnership and Achievement Award in recognition of her exemplary service to the region's arts organizations. Please join us at Starmakers 2010 as we celebrate her many contributions to the vitality of the arts in Pittsburgh.

The Performing Arts Partnership & Achievement Awards

Violet Gallo (2010)
Original Starmakers (2009)
(Shirley Barasch, Nadine Bognar, Dolores Bold, Dennis & Annie Cestra, Marsetta Lane Schweiger)
UPMC (2008)
WQED Multimedia/George L. Miles, Jr. (2007)
William E. Strickland, Jr. (2006)
Ann & Marty McGuinn (2005)
Bill & Carolyn Byham (2004)
Dolores Bold (2003)
Dotty & Nick Beckwith (2002)
Ritchie Scaife (2001)
Audrey Hillman Fisher (2000)
Richard & Janice Pagliari (1999)
Nadine E. Bognar (1998)
Linda A. Dickerson (1997) 

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Rising Stars

The generosity of Starmakers sponsors allows the Conservatory of Performing Arts to award Rising Star Scholarships to select junior students in recognition of academic excellence and talent in the areas of theatre, dance and cinema/digital arts. 

Mosaic Media Group and an anonymous benefactor sponsored the Rising Star Scholarships announced at Starmakers 2009.

• Elly Noble
  Rising Star Scholarship for Theatre 
• Jonathan Orner
  Rising Star Scholarship for Cinema and Digital Arts
• Ahmad Simmons
  Rising Star Scholarship for Dance

Individuals, corporations and institutions can support students from throughout the Conservatory of Performing Arts by becoming Starmakers 2010 sponsors. Find out more about sponsorship opportunities today. 

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Directions/Parking                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

From the North
I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to 10 th Street Bypass. Convention Center located on the right.

From the East | PA Turnpike
I-76 W (PA Turnpike) to Exit 57 Pittsburgh. Take I-376 W to Exit 2B Blvd. of the Allies. Take I-579 N to Seventh Ave /Convention Center Exit. Take Seventh Ave. Turn right onto William Penn Way. William Penn Way becomes 10th St. Convention Center straight ahead.

From the South
I-79 N to Exit 59 A Pittsburgh to I-279 N through Ft. Pitt Tunnels and across the Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take Ft. Duquesne Blvd Exit 6C. Follow sign to Convention/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. Convention Center located on the right. 

From the West | PA Turnpike
I-76 E (PA Turnpike) to Exit 28 Cranberry. Follow signs to I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to 10 th Street Bypass. Convention Center located on the right.

From the Airport
PA 60 S to US-30 E becomes I-279 N through the Ft. Pitt Tunnels and across the Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take Ft. Duquesne Blvd Exit 6C. Follow sign to Convention/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. Convention Center located on the right.

For alternative directions try:
Map Quest: http://www.mapquest.com
Yahoo Driving Directions & Maps http://maps.yahoo.com/

Parking Information:
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center parking is conveniently attached to the convention center. Parking will be available for a $10 fee. 

Additional Parking Information Links:
Pittsburgh Parking Authority Lots
DLCC Parking Map

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Hotel Information 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The following is a list of accommodations that are located convenient to both the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and major traffic routes. This list is supplied to make your visit to Point Park University 2010 Starmakers easier and is not an endorsement of any particular establishment. All hotel information is subject to change. Please contact the hotel for further information.

Point Park University has arranged a special rate with the Westin Convention Center. To take advantage of the special rate, please inform the hotel you are with the Point Park University Starmakers Event. The special rate is $120 plus tax and is on a first-come first-serve basis. If you experience difficulties registering for your accommodations, please contact Brianna Kaiser at bkaiser@pointpark.edu or contact the Conference and Event Services Department at 412.392.4200.

Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue
(412) 281-3700
Hotel Website

Courtyard by Marriott
945 Penn Avenue
(412) 434-5552
Hotel Website

Doubletree Hotel and Suites
One Bigelow Square
(412) 281-5800
Hotel Website

Hampton Inn and Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
1247 Smallman Street
(412) 288-4350
Hotel Website

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
107 Sixth Street
(800) 468-3571
Hotel Website

For proximity to the convention center click the link below:
Hotel Map

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Please note that tickets to Conservatory of Performing Arts productions by Conservatory Theatre Company, Conservatory Dance Company, Playhouse Jr. and The REP exclude those in the Studio Theatre due to space limitations.