2008 Honoree - Steve Malionek

When Steve first got connected to the internet in 1996, the first thing he did was type Gilbert and Sullivan into the search engine and found The Sudbury Savoyards. He immediately called orchestra managers Bill and Nancy Burdine to volunteer his services and lucky for us he was hired as Principal Clarinet for our 1997 production of The Yeomen of the Guard.

How appropriate it is that we are honoring Steve this year for his unparalleled dedication and enthusiasm to this organization. His participation is not always in the orchestra pit or at the piano, it is just as much behind the scenes as Graphic Designer, Master Carpenter, Set Painter, Trustee, Videographer, and Props Construction, as well as at the computer as Webmaster, Listmaster, Playbill, and Publicity, just to name a few of the many tasks no one may ever hear about.

Whether he is waving his baton in front of an orchestra, re-writing an entire score so it is easier to follow, turning old wooden organ pipes into halberts at C.B. Fisk in Gloucester, or practicing the score while voicing an organ in Japan, Steve not only meets the criteria for this honor, but exceeds it with his deep understanding, patience, and vision for The Sudbury Savoyards.

1997	The Yeomen of the Guard: Clarinet I
1998	Trial by Jury & HMS Pinafore: Clarinet I, Elected to the Board of Trustees
1998	Summer Show - The Importance of Being Earnest: Publicity Crew, Usher
1999	Iolanthe: Clarinet I, Orchestra Liaison, Board of Trustees, Painting and Set Construction
1999	Summer Show - Foggerty's Fairy: Set Construction Chief, Stage Crew, Videographer, "Special Thanks"
2000	Ruddigore: Music Director, Board of Trustees
2000	Summer Show - You Can't Take It With You: Set Construction Chief, Playbill Layout, Graphic Design
2001	The Gondoliers: Music Director, Set Construction
2001	Summer Show - Blithe Spirit: Master Carpenter, Set Painting, Playbill Layout, Co-Graphic Design, Cast Photographer
2001	40th Anniversary Celebration: Clarinet I
2002	The Sorcerer: Music Director
2003	Patience: Music Director
2004	Summer Show - The Boys Next Door: Usher, Set Construction and Painting
2005	The Mikado: Music Director
2006	The Grand Duke: Music Director
2006	Summer Show - California Suite: Set Construction
2007	Iolanthe: Music Director, Graphic Designer, Webmaster
2007	Summer Show - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown: Accompanist