Freud's Last Session stagebill

A r d e n T h e at r e Co m pa n y p r e s e n ts

FREUD’S LAST SESSION

By Mark St. Germain

Directed by Ian Merrill Peakes

Oct 25 - Dec 23

ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

FREUD’S LAST SESSION

By MARK ST. GERMAIN

Directed by ian merrill peakes Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

DAVID P. GORDON+

katherine fritz

Lighting Designer

Sound Designer

jAMES leitner

jorge cousineau

Stage Manager

Assistant Director

JOHN GRASSEY*

steve gravelle

October 25 - December 23rd, 2012 Arcadia Stage

Mainstage Season Sponsors: Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting Arden Theatre Company.

Orginally produced at Barrington Stage Company, Pittsfield, MA, Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director; Richard M. Parison, Jr., Producing Director Off-Broadway Production produced by Carolyn Rossi Copeland, Robert Stillman and Jack Thomas FREUD’S LAST SESSION is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Arden Theatre Company receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. + Member of United Scenic Artists Local USA 829

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* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.

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WELCOME from the Producing Artistic Director

The Arden first performed at the 80-seat Walnut Street Studio Theater starting in 1988. Two years later, we co-founded the 150-seat St. Stephen’s Alley. And in 1995, we made our move to this building in Old City, a move that transformed both this company and the neighborhood we are proud to call home.

Terrence J. Nolen

Between our two stages--the Haas and Arcadia--we now have over 450 performances each season, reaching over 110,000 people. Not only did our move to this building inspire an expansion of our artistic vision, but it allowed us to launch new programs such as Arden Children’s Theatre, Arden Drama School, The Writers’ Room, and Arden First Fridays. This growth has necessitated a need for more space and, over the past two years, we have been taking steps to expand.

I am proud to announce that construction has begun on renovations for the Hamilton Family Arts Center, three doors down the street from our theater. This new facility will house seven classrooms, a spacious rehearsal hall, support space for our artisans, and an 80-seat studio theatre. Like the Walnut Street Studio Theatre where we first performed, our studio theatre will also be used by new theater companies who are looking to make their mark on Philadelphia. The Hamilton Family Arts Center is a place for new companies, new plays, and new ideas.

Construction will take place over the next six months and we will open our new building as part of the 25th Anniversary Season.

This season also marks the 15th anniversary of Arden Children’s Theatre. We bring the same artists, resources and artistic passion to our work for kids as we do to our plays for adults. For example, Grace Gonglewski played Barbara in August: Osage County (and will play Desiree in our upcoming A Little Night Music), but was also Chester the Cat in Bunnicula. Scott Greer, who will play Hamm in Samuel Beckett’s Endgame, was The Flea in our production of The Flea and the Professor (opposite Rob McClure who is currently receiving raves playing the title role in Chaplin on Broadway).

Our next Arden Children’s Theatre production is a new version of Cinderella – one that is great for both boys and girls and features a court musician by the name of Wolfgang Mozart. Trust me; there is no better way to introduce young kids to the power of live theatre. And if theatre in Philadelphia is going to continue to grow and flourish over the next 25 years, we need to make sure the next generation of artists and audiences are exposed to the very best we have to offer. If you have kids, grandkids, or want to be reminded what it’s like to be a kid, come check it out.

Thank you for joining us. Thank you for being part of the Arden.

P.S. The Hamilton Family Arts Center is one of several new performance spaces that are being created in this region. Theatre Horizon (theatrehorizon.org) has just opened a new 120-seat theatre in Norristown and The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival (livearts-fringe.org) is hoping to break ground later this year on renovations for their new building at the corner of Race Street and Columbus Boulevard. The arts in Philadelphia are continuing to thrive.

Cast of Characters Sigmund Freud .............................................................. David Howey* C.S. Lewis...........................................................................Todd Scofield*

UNDERSTUDIES: Nathan Foley, Harry Watermeier

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DIRECTOR’S Notes Sitting down to write a director’s note is new for me. I have to admit that it is challenging to figure a way to write about something that I have been inside of now, intensely, for months. Trying to go back to the “why this play,” “why now” kind of questions at this point in the process is difficult. So, I think I will just say what it is about this play that affects me.

My first experience with Freud’s Last Session happened in Summer Stock in Peterborough, New Hampshire in 2010. I was told I would be performing in a two-hander (meaning just two actors for you laypersons out there) surrounding a possible meeting between Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis.

My first thought was, “oh my, that sounds tedious.” Then I read the script and thought, “well, there’s actually something there.” And then the playing of it happened. That was when I was sold. Being in a room with an audience listening intently to this deep, surprising, moving, very funny and highly intellectual debate was nothing short of thrilling. This play gives us two of the greatest minds of the 20th century going toe to toe--one at the end of his life and the other just at the brink of his fame.

Ian Merrill Peakes

To be clear, THIS IS NOT just a debate about the existence of God, although it is a large part of the play. THIS IS a play about belief systems, faith, science, orthodontics, hydrocephalic dwarves, history, search for truth, psychoanalysis, Joseph Pujole, sex, Mrs. Moore and sadomasochistic fantasies. Oh, and there’s blood. What more could one want?

Most importantly, to me, however, this play is an example of the power of deliberate thought. Too often, in this world of ours, choices are made blindly, rashly, with little regard to consequence or reason. Both Lewis (a confirmed atheist until the late 1920’s) and Freud (raised Jewish and “dragged” to Catholic Church by his nanny) made thought their passion.

They both came to their own conclusions through years of self analysis and discovery. If we all took the time to deliberate about things and consequently made decisions based on that act of that deliberation, what a glorious world we would live in.

It is also exhilarating, and surprising, to find oneself agreeing with both of these men on so many different points. How nice to have two combatants in a debate that you respect. Both have strong arguments. Both have strong faith in their beliefs. That’s intoxicating. Hopefully, it will get you thinking.

Cheers

WHO SAID IT:

SIGMUND FREUD or C.S. LEWIS?

For two such different men, the atheist psychoanalyst and the theologian novelist sure do sound alike sometimes. See if you can tell who’s who:

A Sigmund Freud

B C.S. Lewis

_____ 1.

“I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy.”

_____ 2.

“Everywhere I go I find that a poet has been there before me.”

_____ 3.

“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.”

_____ 4.

“We are what we believe we are.”

_____ 5.

“Civilization began the first time an angry person casts a word instead of a rock.”

_____ 6.

“Just as no one can be forced into belief, so no one can be forced into unbelief.”

_____ 7.

“What progress we are making in the Middle Ages, they would have burned me. Now they are content with burning my books.”

_____ 8.

“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.”

_____ 9.

“Time spent with cats is never wasted.”

_____ 10. “Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours.”

Re-printed with permission of PHILADELPHIA magazine.

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Who’s Who DAVID HOWEY (Sigmund Freud) is Head of the Acting Program at the Brind School of Theatre in the University of the Arts. He was an actor in England for 30 years working with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre Company in London’s West End, and in innumerable TV series and films. He has appeared on Broadway twice and performed in Shakespeare across the USA. He has acted with the Walnut Street Theatre, Bristol Riverside, 1812 Productions, Interact, Simpatico, Lantern, Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Wilma Theater, and in The Underpants, Loot, The History Boys, and August: Osage County at the Arden. It’s good to be back.

TODD SCOFIELD (C.S. Lewis) Shakespeare Theatre: Two Gentlemen of Verona, Cymbeline, Taming of the Shrew, Imaginary Invalid, Twelfth Night, Way of the World, Design for Living, Lady Windermere’s Fan, Henry IV Part 1, and Henry IV Part 2. Folger Theatre: Othello, Cyrano, Henry VIII, Caliban in The Tempest, King Lear, Measure for Measure. Round House Theatre: Double Indemnity, Tabletop. Kennedy Center: Mister Roberts. Ford’s Theatre: A Christmas Carol. Theatre J: Bal Masque (world premiere by Richard Greenberg).

Regional: 1999 – 2001 and 2006 seasons at North Carolina Shakespeare Festival: roles include Mercutio, Speed, Tranio, Don Armado, also Three Sisters and The Comedy of Errors. Shenandoah, Hamlet and The Devil’s Dream at Barter Theatre. The Misanthrope at Charlotte Repertory. All’s Well That Ends Well with PlayMakers. Television: “The Wire” (recurring role, Seasons 3 & 5).

MARK ST. GERMAIN (Playwright) has written the plays Camping with Henry and Tom (Outer Critics Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award), Out of Gas on Lovers Leap, Forgiving Typhoid Mary (“Time Magazine’s” “Year’s Ten Best”), Ears on a Beatle, and The God Committee. With Randy Courts, he has written the musicals The Gift of the Magi, Johnny Pye and the Foolkiller, winner of an AT&T “New Plays For The Nineties Award,” both produced at the Lamb’s Theater, New York City. Jack’s Holiday was produced at Playwrights Horizons. Mark’s musical: Stand By Your Man, The Tammy Wynette Story was created for Nashville’s Ryman Theater and has toured nationally. He most recently co-wrote the libretto for Charles Strouse’s American Tragedy. Mark co-wrote the screenplay for Carroll Ballard’s Warner Brothers film, “Duma.” He most recently directed and co-produced the documentary “My Dog, An Unconditional Love Story.” “My Dog” features Richard Gere, Lynn Redgrave, and Glenn Close, among many others.

It was shown on the Oprah Winfrey Network and a spinoff was filmed for A&E/BIO. Television credits include Writer and Creative Consultant for “The Cosby Show,” “Life Stories,” and Dick Wolf’s “Crime and Punishment.” Mark wrote the children’s book “Three Cups,” illustrated by April Willy. He is an alumnus of New Dramatists, where he was given the Joe A. Callaway Award, a member of the Dramatists Guild, the Writer’s Guild East, and a Board Member of the Barrington Stage Company.

He was awarded the New Voices In American Theatre award at the William Inge Theatre Festival.

IAN MERRILL PEAKES (Director) is thrilled and delighted to be directing his first show at the Arden, where his work as an actor has included Robin Hood, Clybourne Park, Something Intangible, (Barrymore Award), All My Sons (Barrymore Award), Prayer for Owen Meany, et al; Wilma: Invention of Love; Walnut: Of Mice and Men, Great Expectations; PTC: Sideman (Barrymore Award). Pennsylvania Shakespeare: Much Ado, Othello, Henry IV. Denver Center, ATL, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Folger Shakespeare: Othello, Macbeth (Helen Hayes Nomination), Henry VIII (HH Nom), Two Gents, Game of Love and Chance (HH Nom.); Shakespeare Theatre Co.: Taming of the Shrew; Peterborough Players: Freud’s Last Session (NH Theater Award); Film: Lebanon, Gentleman’s Game. Television: “Still Standing”, “Hack”, “Homicide”. 2003 F. Otto Haas Award. For Karen and Owen.

Who’s Who DAVID P. GORDON (Scenic Designer) This production marks David’s 28th design for the Arden. Having designed almost 300 productions for theatre and opera, his work has also been seen in Philadelphia at the Wilma Theater, Philadelphia Theatre Co., Walnut Street Theatre, and many others. Other recent credits include designs in NY for The Public Theater, Theatre for a New Audience, Classic Stage Co., Juilliard Opera and Lincoln Center, as well as regionally for Long Wharf, Williamstown, Old Globe, Goodspeed, Huntington, McCarter, LA Opera, Kennedy Center, Arizona Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and Berkshire and Sarasota Operas. He has received three Barrymore Awards and 12 nominations for Outstanding Scenic Design, as well as IRNE and Connecticut Critics Circle Award nominations, and the 2003 Elliot Norton Award. David is a professor of Set Design at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University.

KATHERINE FRITZ (Costume Designer) is a Philadelphia-based costume designer and teaching artist. Recent and upcoming designs include 1812 Productions, Theatre Horizon, Theatre Exile, Live Arts Festival, Flashpoint Theatre, and the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective, where she is their newest Artistic Associate.

She is especially thrilled to design for the Arden, where she began her Philly career as an Arden Professional Apprentice (Class Sixteen!) Special thanks to Ian, Terry, Amy, Matt, Alison, and the whole Arden family for the opportunity. www.katherinefritz.com.

James LEITNER (Lighting Designer) This is Jim’s nineteenth collaboration with the Arden. Other local work has been seen at the Philadelphia Theatre Company, Montgomery Theatre, Act II Playhouse, Theatre Exile, Delaware Theatre Company, and at various colleges and universities. Further afield, he has worked extensively for Milwaukee Ballet, the University of Wisconsin, Miami City Ballet, Sarasota Opera, and the Vail International Dance Festival.

JORGE COUSINEAU (Sound Designer) has designed set, sound and video for over forty shows here at the Arden, highlights include Next to Normal, Clybourne Park, The Threepenny Opera and Sunday in the Park With George. Jorge also designs for many other theater companies in and around Philadelphia, such as the Wilma, 1812 Productions, Theatre Exile and New Paradise Laboratories. Together with his wife Niki he operates Subcircle, a collaborative performance/installation group.

STEVE GRAVELLE (Assistant Director) wears many hats. Arden Professional Apprentice – Class 14; five years of dressing at the Walnut Street Theatre; carpentry, stitching and electrics for Arden, Theatre Exile, 1812 Productions, and the Wilma; Teaching Artist for Arden, Delaware Theatre Company, and Philly Young Playwrights; Assistant Director for Doubt at WST. Next up: After School Drama teacher at Greenfield School. Website: www.oruntilgoldenbrown.com. Love to Sara and Olive.

JOHN GRASSEY (Stage Manager) is excited to be back for his second season with the Arden after working on Tulipomania and August: Osage County last year. In addition to the Arden, he has recently worked at the Berkshire Theatre Festival, Philadelphia Theatre Company, and Walnut Street Theatre. John is a graduate of The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Many thanks to his family and friends for all of their support. Proud member of AEA. TERRENCE J. NOLEN (Producing Artistic Director) is co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of Arden Theatre Company. Favorite Arden productions include all-Philadelphia casts of August: Osage County; Death of a Salesman; The Grapes of Wrath and Hedda Gabler and such musicals as Next to Normal; Sweeney Todd; Pacific Overtures; Violet; and Caroline, or Change. Terry directed the inaugural production of Arden Children’s Theatre, Charlotte’s Web. He has directed six world-premiere plays by Michael Hollinger, three by Dennis Raymond Smeal, three by Michael Ogborn, two by Rogelio Martinze, and Bruce Graham’s Something Intangible. Terry has been nominated for 24 Barrymore Awards for his directing work at the Arden and received awards for The Baker’s Wife; Sweeney Todd; Opus; Winesburg, Ohio;

Who’s Who Assassins and Something Intangible. He directed Michael Hollinger’s Opus at Primary Stages in New York and was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Director. His short film The Personal Touch was nominated for an Emmy Award.

AMY L. MURPHY (Managing Director) A Philadelphia native, Amy co-founded the Arden in 1988 with Terrence J. Nolen and Aaron Posner. She is especially proud of the Arden Professional Apprentice program and its contribution to the Philadelphia cultural community. A graduate of Susquehanna University, Amy received the university’s first-ever Young Alumni Achievement Award. She completed the Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders-Arts which is a joint program of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Center for Social Innovation and National Arts Strategies.

Amy serves on the Board of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Local Advisory Council of the Non Profit Finance Fund. She has served on panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Jersey State Arts Council and the Executive Committee of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). Amy was named a Hepburn Fellow 2008-9 by the Katharine Houghton Hepburn Center at Bryn Mawr College.

ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY Founded in 1988, Arden Theatre Company is dedicated to bringing to life great stories by great storytellers–on the stage, in the classroom, and in the community. We stage five productions each season as part of our mainstage series and two productions through Arden Children’s Theatre, the city’s first resident professional children’s theatre program. We create and produce new work through the Independence Foundation New Play Showcase and The Writers’ Room, a new play residency program made possible by the Independence Foundation’s New Works Initiative and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage through the Philadelphia Cultural Management Initiative. The Arden Professional Apprenticeship program trains future theatre leaders, and Arden Drama School classes teach children and teens about the craft of making plays. Our access program, Arden For All, makes our work available to the entire community through subsidized tickets and books for economically disadvantaged young people. We also offer sign language-interpreted, captioned and audio described performances and Pay-What-You-Can final dress rehearsals that benefit other nonprofits. The Arden has received seven Philadelphia Magazine “Best of Philly” Awards, the Arts & Business Council’s Arts Excellence Award, five City Paper “Reader’s Choice” Awards, four Philadelphia Inquirer “Theatre Company of the Year” citations, 58 awards and 276 nominations from the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia’s Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre, and named “Best Theatre Company” by Philadelphia Weekly in 2009. Arden Theatre Company, a professional, nonprofit 501(c)(3) theatre company, is a member of the Theatre Communications Group, the League of Resident Theatres, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and Old City Arts Association. The Arden operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. The Scenic, Costume, Lighting and Sound Designers in LORT theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829, IATSE. Arden Theatre Company wishes to thank: East End Salon, Dr. Gary Sapienza

Special thanks to the following organizations and individuals who donated artifacts for the set of Freud’s Last Session: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Andrea Missias David Hackney Jeanne Fisher Nancy Burd Steve & Beth Prusky

Upping your Endgame The Arden’s Associate Artistic Director Edward Sobel will be directing Samuel Beckett’s Endgame this season, with actors Scott Greer playing Hamm and James Ijames as Clov. Ed fired off some questions to Scott and James, and here are their responses. For inside information about the process of making Endgame, check the Arden blog at http://ardentheatre.org/blog/labels/201213/endgame/

ES: Aside from the prospect of working with me, what frightens you most about working on Endgame?

JI: Well, Beckett is hugely puzzling to me. I love the language! It’s lush and funny and sharp, but the style of the language is also thick and strange. Typically in a script you look for the events, the through line, the structure you can hang your hat on. Endgame is just a cycle.

These people are stuck both in this world and in their own skin. Finding my way into that makes me nervous on one hand but terrifically excited on the other. I’m also a huge fan of Scott Greer. Sharing the stage with someone I respect so much can be frightening...and also exciting.

SG: Not being able to use my eyes. Whether or not I can see through the glasses, neither the audience nor my fellow actors will be able to see my eyes. That scares me.

ES: Insofar as you can tell at this moment, does the play actually mean anything?

JI: The play is about relationships. Dependency. It’s about how we negotiate needing someone and being needed which I can relate too. I’m really very interested in father/son relationships the older I get. I find myself needing to hear from my father in a way I didn’t think I needed before. I keep thinking about that as I work on the play.

SG: It’ s easier to talk about what the play doesn’t mean. It is about so much: class, the nature of family, friendship, civilization, humanity...

ES: Beckett was once stabbed by a pimp. Has that ever happened to either of you?

JI: Uh...No. SG: Not since lunch.

ES: One of you plays a character who can’t stand up, the other a character who can’t sit down. How do you see this affecting your respective careers?

JI: I feel it will require me to seek more dynamic and physical approaches to my work. The fact that I can’t sit means I live in a perpetual vertical state. Which to me says something about the character’s emotional state.

SG: I will seek an “armchair on casters” rider to every contract. It’ll be sweet.

ES: Scott, you are doing Yasmina Reza’s 80-minute, three character play Art in Florida right now, and James, you are doing Tony Kushner’s seven hour epic Angels In America here in Philadelphia. Who will be more ready to tackle Endgame?

JI: Well after doing seven hours of huge American epic theatre, that goes from New York to Antarctica to Heaven and back I cannot wait to work on something more contained. But the interior life of these character is so vast. That’s a hard one. I’m ready to tackle it! But who knows if I’m more ready.

SG: I’m not sure any show can prepare you for Endgame. I’ve never done anything like it.

ES: Many scholars have cited among Beckett’s influences, his affection for vaudeville and silentmovie era comedies with the likes of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. Do you ever think of yourselves as little tramps?

James Ijames in Superior Donuts

JI: Every single day! Absolutely! This guy is a total little tramp. Though I think I probably dress better. Postmodern Little Tramp. I love Keaton and Chaplin. They both were performers I have watched to learn about comedy and, strangely enough, tragedy.

SG: Yes. Yes, I do. I’ve been a fan of classic comedy disciplines all my life, and I’ve performed a lot of vintage vaudeville material in 1812’s Big Time shows. These rhythms are the foundation of all English-language comedy.

ES: The character Scott plays in Endgame is named Hamm. Many scholars argue that this is Beckett’s reference to the biblical figure Ham – Noah’s son who was cursed for seeing his father naked. Has that ever happened to either of you?

Scott Greer in Something Intangible

JI: I don’t ever remember seeing my father naked.

Certainly have not been cursed.

SG: Speaking of Ham....

ES: Stuffed toy dogs and non-sequitors. Discuss.

JI: Oh yes...the stuffed toy dog. At least it’s not a chafing dish. Get it....that’s a non-sequitor...stuffed toy dog...chafing dish. Little...joke.

James Ijames in The Whipping Man

SG: Flounder.

ES: What do you love about Beckett?

JI: He challenges you! You will say things you will never say again. You can wait and wait and wait and wait and it never stops being riveting. I love his approach to comedy. It’s so dark. I really dig that.

SG: I love that he asks unsettling questions that challenge performers and audiences alike. And he’s funny. Very, very funny. The importance of that can’t be overstated when writing on the human condition.

Scott Greer in Cyrano

Theatre Meals & Light Bites

Penn Museum in Philadelphia, home to ancient artifacts and antiquities from around the world, was delighted to collaborate with the Arden for this show by providing 17 replicas you’ll see in our version of Freud’s office.

Grab a bite AT the theatre!

Purchase these selections in advance and your meal will be waiting for you at the Box Office or Concessions stand an hour before your performance.

$15 THEATRE MEALS:

Each includes lightly salted potato chips, cookie, and choice of drink

Pineland Farms Roast Beef, Vermont Cheddar, Horseradish: Mustard Butter, Baby Arugula on Sourdough

Turkey on Whole Wheat, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Grilled Chicken Banh Mi on french Baguette: House-Made Pickles,

Siracha Mayonnaise, Cilantro

If you have been inspired by the “antiquities” on the set, hold on to your Freud’s Last Session ticket stub. It is good for $3 off admission at the Penn Museum, 3260 South Street on the University of Pennsylvania campus, now through January 2013.

Check out the offerings at www.penn.museum

Veggie Wrap: Seasonal Vegetables, (no cheese)

$10 LIGHT BITES: Personal-size sampling of 3 cheeses (bleu d’auvergne, gouda, Fromage du jour), toast points and grapes

HOW TO ORDER: • ardentheatre.org/theatremeals • 215.922.1122 • boxofficer@ardentheatre.org Order must be submitted no later than 48 hours before your performance and paid by credit card. No food or drink is allowed inside our theatres; all consumables must be enjoyed in the lobby. For your dining pleasure, café tables are available overlooking historic Old City. BYOB is encouraged!

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Chimera January 30-February 2 This “compelling solo show” (New York Times) takes us into the world of Jennifer Samuels, who, having just discovered that she is her own twin, is forced to question whether or not we are defined by our DNA. Join us on 1/31 for a post-show talk with the creators!

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For 12 years, the Sylvan Society has recognized individuals who support the Arden’s work by making annual gifts of $1,000 or more.

Sassafras Grove ($10,000 & above) Anonymous Mr. Frederick W. Anton, III CHG Charitable Trust In memory of Ruth and Herbert Dordick+ Otto Haas Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. N. Peter Hamilton Hirsig Family Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation Wyncote Foundation, at the recommendation of Leonard C.Haas Cherry Grove ($5,000-$9,999) Anonymous Sally and Michael Bailin^ John Bitman^ Ann Diebold Marie and Joseph Field Tim and Ellen Foster^ Elizabeth Gemmill Josephine Klein Suzanne F. Roberts Cultural Development Fund Charles and Mindy Goldberg Rose^ Lee and Christopher van de Velde Rosalyn and Stephen Weinstein Ted and Stevie Wolf Filbert Grove ($2,500-$4,999) Anonymous Carol and Tom Beam Bob and Nancy Elfant Lois G. Brodsky John and Susan Coleman Anne M. Congdon Robert M. Dever Linda and David Glickstein Deb Dorsey and Mike Green Leslie and Barbara Kaplan Peggy and Steve Morgan Keith and Jim Straw Sally Walker and Tom Gilmore^ June and Steve Wolfson Family Foundation Ellen Yin+ Mulberry Grove ($1,000-$2,499) Anonymous Brian Abernathy and Elizabeth Ireland Iris Melendez and Hank Adamczyk, Jr. John Alchin and Hal Marryatt

Lisa and Stan Altman Theodora W. Ashmead Bethany Asplundh Jim and Janet Averill Sheryl and Allen Bar Giséle Sambar Bathish Ivy Bayard Sandy and Mickey Bernstein Reggie Blaszczyk and Lee O’Neill Louis Bluver Jean G. Bodine Almut Breazeale DeDe and Tony Brown Nancy Burd Thomas Burke and Richard Fountas Vicki and Russ Carlson Christina Clay, M.D. Priscilla and John Clement Joy De Jesús and Jamie Reynolds Tobey and Mark Dichter Michael A. Donato Deirdre Dooner Shafiq Ebrahim James R. Fairburn and David A. Wickard Stephen Falchek Ted and Shannon Farmer Jeanne Fisher Sandi Foxx-Jones David and Christina Fryman* Andrea Gelzer Terry Graboyes Peggy and Richard Greenawalt Marcy Gringlas and Joel Greenberg Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Greenfield, III Glenn Gundersen and Susan Manix David and MaryJane Hackney Ronna and Robert Hall Mr. and Mrs. Jon Harmelin Don Haskin and Lynn Martin Haskin Jane and Steve Heumann Karen and Mark Hite Dr. David and Patricia Holtz* Susan Jacobson and Michael Golden* Carol and D. Scott Kelley Caroline Kemmerer Mr. Peter Kenney and Dr. Dorothy Novick Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation

Holly Kinser Kenneth and Eve Klothen Sharon and Joel Koppelman Beth and Bill Landman Winnie and Eric Lien William A. Loeb Richard Maimon and Susan Segal Drs. Robin and Saifuddin Mama Tina Manco Lewis R. and Sue Ann Marburg Gloria and Dan Mariano Jean Markovitz Lee Marks and Sarah Zach Barbara and Don Matheson John and Amy McCawley* Andrea Mengel and George A. Ritter Seymour Millstein A.C. Missias Ellen and Michael Mulroney Amy L. Murphy and Terrence J. Nolen Michael Norris and Matt Varrato Thomas Petro and Kristine Messner Dr. and Mrs. Joel Porter Carol and John Rauch Ann and Frank Reed, through the Malfer Foundation Kurt and Mary-Ann Reiss Amelia Q. Riley Phyllis and Martin Rosenthal Mike Salmanson and Tobi Zemsky Laurada Byers and Michael Sanyour Dolly Beechman Schnall and Dr. Nathan Schnall, in loving memory of Laurie Beechman Laura and Ron Siena, in honor of Nancy and Bob Elfant Hether, Don and Sarah Smith Richard and Amanda Smoot Kathleen A. Stephenson William K. Stewart Foundation Adelaide Sugarman and Marshall Greenberg Harvey B. Swedloff Eileen Heisman and Martin Tuzman Thomas and Patricia Vernon^ Richard E. Woosnam and Diane Dalto Woosnam Hope Yursa Michael Zuckerman and Jan Levine, in memory of Jonathan Levine ZAKARAK Productions

* denotes gifts made through the United Way +denotes gifts of services or goods ^includes a matching gift

The special generosity of our members enables the Arden to tell great stories by having the resources to achieve the highest level of artistic quality. To join or for more information, please contact Angela DuRoss, Development Director at 215-922-8900 x25 or aduross@ardentheatre.org.

40% of our income comes from donations from patrons like you.

Without your support we couldn’t tell the whole story.

To make a gift,

please call Angela DuRoss, Development Director at 215.922.8900 x25 or go online: ardentheatre.org/support/

Thank You to our Supporters $500 - $999 Rebecca and John Adams Sheila Bell and Thomas Dodds Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert and Marilyn Birnhak Dorothy Tomassini and Barry Brenner Ms. Ruth E. Brown Whitney Quesenbery and John Chester In Honor of Lisa Burns kathy Nolen Edwards and Bill Edwards* Carolyn N. and Joseph M. Evans, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Farenback-Brateman^ Carole M. Foley* Dan Gannon Paul H. and Jeanne Geskes Barbara and Jerry kaplan Ronald kershner and Catherine Dolan Steven and Patricia king* Edith klausner Mary Ellen krober Frank and Sally Mallory Donald J. Martin and Richard Repetto Laura Offutt and Steve Fukuchi Paul Rabe and Cheryl Gunter Franklyn and Cintra Rodgers Irwin C. and Carole M. Saft Marilyn Sanborne and Richard J. Labowskie* Jane Scaccetti

Eva and Marvin Schlanger Family Foundation Harold and Sharon Schwalm^ Barbara and Mike Soroker Anne Speyer Marilyn and Dean R. Staats Harold and Emily Starr Eric Tamulonis and Deirdre Gibson Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G.Vasso Matthew White* William H. Ross School $250-$499 Anonymous Carol and Bennett Aaron Howard Aaronson David Ardrey Ron and Joyce Bayer Susan Becker and Aaron Rubin Bill Beckett and Jo White^ Peter and Lynne Berman Barry and Marilyn Bevacqua Thomas H. Blackburn Daniel Blickman Alden and Linda Blyth Michael P. Boyle Marlin G. Brown David Brownlee Chip Capelli Bob and Cheryl Carfagno Caroline Castagno Nelly and Scott Childress Mr. and Mrs. Fred and karen Clark Barbara R. Cobb

Marc and Margie Cohen Ruth Miller Cox James Crawford and Judith Dean Barbara Daneluzzi George koch and Santo DiDonato Tika and Issac Djerassi Jill Dulany John and Lois S. Durso Robert English Wally and Jane Evans William and Anne Ewing Askold zagars Cynthia Heininger and James Feeney Mark and Rene Feitelson Ruth and Andre Ferber Paulette and Paul Freeman In memory of Bob Gallagher Charles Gear karhnak-Glasby Family Bob and Jan Goren Mary C. Harbison Linda Hartnett and Richard Willis Barbara and Robert Hauptfuhrer Betsy and Ted Hershberg Heidi Hertfelder^ Jim and Carolyn Hessinger Glenna Huls David and Beth Medoway kagan Scott and Margie kasner Phyllis kauffman Susan kellogg and Dick Hoffman Mary and Justin klein* In honor of Ronnie kleppert Barbara and Leonard klinghoffer

ARDEN FOR ALL is supported by a generous gift from Virginia and Harvey Kimmel

The Legacy Society Arden Theatre Company would like to recognize the following supporters who have included the Arden in their will or estate plans. Their planned gift provides support which will help sustain the Arden’s work for decades to come.

Peggy Anderson Stanley D. Baurys Jane Berryman Louis Bluver Ellis K. Ginsberg Peter Gistelinck and Kim Bloom

James and Suzanne Hill Mary Ellen Krober William A. Loeb Madeline Portnoy Marilyn and Dean R. Staats

We hope you will consider including the Arden in your will or estate plans. To be recognized as a member of the Legacy Society or with questions regarding planned giving, please contact Angela DuRoss, Development Director at 215-922-8900 ext. 25.

Thank You to our Supporters Bernadette koller kenneth D. kopple^ Ruth and Peter Laibson Joan and Marc S. Lapayowker kathryn Lee Lorraine and late Richard Leff David Lerman David and Deborah Lesher Warren and Arline Lieberman John and Martha Lubell Dr. Edward Lundy and Debra Reiff Grace Madeira Allison Wilson-Maher and John Maher Robert Manning Dr. Arlen Marks and David Smith Mary Louise and Gerald Martin George and Judy McCarthy Gloria McNutt Madeline Miller Stephen and Janet Mullin Jerome Napson Paul Nutaitis and Robert Clark Brenda J. Oliphant Mr. and Mrs. Gerald O’Neill^ Hugh C. and Susan O’Neill Barbara and Don Parman John and Judy Peeler Jayme Powers Dan Promislo Mary Jo Reilly Graham and Betsy Robb, in honor of Lee van de Velde Mark and Sharon Robb Dulcie Romm Joseph and Louise Shaffer Susan Greene Ellen Schwartz and Jeremy Siegel James Akerberg and Larry Simmons Robert and Susan Simon William and Mary Simpson James L. Smith John and Susan Stedman Dennis Updegrove^ Hella and Lew Volgenau Michael Walraven and Mary Lou Starling Marlene Weinberg Fred and Arleen Weinstein Judy and Julian Weinstein Wendy and Larry White Mrs. Thomas A. Williams Nancy Wingo, in honor of Peter and Alta Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Woodcock Tom and Jackie zemaitis

$125 - $249 Anonymous Dr. Ron Abrams Janet and Roger Alwang^ Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Andrews Alison Bauer Pat and Tom Bender Jay and Nancy Berkowitz Jane Biberman Doris and Aaron Bitman Fran Freedman and Jon Blum^ Maxine Blum and Samuel Bobrow Janice and Roger Boe Austin Borie, in honor of Lee Van de Velde Mary Pat and Thomas Boyle J. Joseph and Mary Lou Breidenstine Eadie and Allan Brooks Laurie Brown Bernard and Pamela Brownstein Sheryl L. Roser Michael P. Buckley Carol Buettger Jeannine D. Burky Sara and Michael Chernoff Jennifer and Daniel Coffey Dr. Marie A. Conn Sandra and James Corry Mary Ann Dailey and Jacob Dailey Jennifer Dalpiaz Nancy Davis Ellen Deacon and Ernest Cuff Raymond and Michele Decker Daniel Devlin In Honor of Marjorie Dickey Larry and Pat Dixon Ms. Diana Donaldson Ellen and Max Dooneief Beverly Dotter kathy and Jerry Drew Angela DuRoss Joan Earley Marcia Eisenberg Helene D. Estes^ Anne Ewers Paul and Judith Farber The Mullin Family, in honor of Diane Dawson Mullin Curt Foxworth Drs. Barbara and Len Frank Mr. and Mrs. kenneth Frank Mr. Allan P. Freedman Helene and Michael Freidman Wendi Furman Dennis T. Gallagher Judith and Edwin Gerber Stan Gibell David k. Gifford Grace Gonglewski and Eric

Schoefer Mac and Naomi Gorson Nancy and Richard Grove Susan and Adam Guttentag Anne Halkedis^ Virginia Hedden Sarah C. Jordan Nancy kane Sandra R. karlson Lawrence kaufman Marjorie Epps kennedy Elisabeth kersey Peter and Margarita kind Andrew kite and karl Martin Alan and Elaine klawans Gregory kleiber Christina and Harold klein Charles and Patricia kling Steven knepper Bob and Mary Lawler Richard Lee Robert Woodcock and Sally Leiderman Alan and Susan Levin Helene Levine Bob and Lynn Levitt Linda and Donald Lewis Barbara and Richard Linde David and kim Lipetz Robert and Laurel Lipshutz Will and Sandy Lock Donald and Nancy Maclay Claudia Madrigale Ellen Magen and Gerald katz Lynn and Joe Manko Linda McAleer and Maitlon Russell Faith and Arthur McDowell Cheryl Meyer Paul and Lee S. Miller Martin and Sandra Miller David and Laurel Mosteller kathleen J. Moyer, Ph.D. Carmen Mucci and Lois Marianni Theodore and Theresa Munz Jr. John Musarra kenneth and Susan Myers Etta and Chuck Nissman Carol L. O’Brien William O’Connor Virginia Owen Mr. Richard Pariseau Michael L. and Judy Paul John and Judith Peakes Mary and F. Laurence Pethick Vincent and Carmen Pezzullo Nancy Post John and Margaret Preg karen and David Pressel Linda Quam Sherri and Abe Reich

Thank You to our Supporters $125 - $249 continued Alan Reinach and Dana Perlman Eleanor Reinhardt Leslie Rescorla Alice Reyes Rachel Reynolds Joy Rickabaugh Dr. Elnora Rigik and Andrew Bushko Linda Robinson, Ph.D. and Peter Krill Claire Rocco Francoise and Louis Rollmann^ Jane A. Rose, CPA/PFS, CFP Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rosen Bernie and Camille Rosenberg Faye and Daniel Ross Bernice and Jerry Rubenstein Bernard and Barbara Ruekgauer Robert and Joan Ludwig Peter Ryker Thekla Sacksteder Joan and Bill Saidel Ms. Kim Schmucki George Schuler Carleton Schwager Warren and Carole Lee Schwomeyer A. Paul Shallers Catharine Shippen John and Maryann Shivers Celeste Simon and Brian Keith Bob and Harriet Singer Shirley Sivitz Leslie E. Skilton Gail Snitzer Margaret R. Spencer Ruth and David Steinman Rita Stevens Robert Stewart and Barbara Barnett-Stewart Ruth P. Stuessy Lorraine Toji Cathy Toner* Harold and Judith Torrance The Vandergrift-Baxter Family Helene and William Vanhoeven Emily and Charles Wagner Clifford and Ann Wagner Vivian Weinblatt Elizabeth Weinreb Theresa Williams The Wisnewski Family Bertram and Lorle Wolfson Sam and Kuna Yankell $75 - $124 Anonymous Emily Aiken Stephen Albert

Samuel Allingham Janet Andereck Albert and Patricia Anderson Art-Reach, in honor of Maureen Mullin Fowler Rita Axelrod Harry Bambrick Robert Baron* Linda Barron, in honor of Courtney Baxter’s Graduation Robert Bauer and Sandy Clay Bauer Stanley Baurys Richard and Eileen Bazelon Rev. Judith T. Beck Lisa Becker Julie Becker Constance and Richard Berman Joan Blum Marcia Bower Carrie and John Boxer* Frank Boyer Joshua and Susan Braunstein Jeanne and Arnold Brenman Charles Brennan Judith Broudy Francis and Mary Calter Jessica Calter Alice A. Chittenden Monica Choi Mary Chomitz Sandra and Saul Clair Annemarie Clarke and David Buch Sharyn F Clauson Florence and Wilbertl Clyman Rhoda and Michael Coben Judith Cohen Sue Cohen Kelly McBride Susan Cook Janet Cook Carol Corson Kimberly Crown* Karen Cuzzolino Charles H. and Suzanne Davis Judith Dederick Rita and Grace Denbo Carole and Marc Dichter Ellen and Gerald Dipinto Ray Doyle Mr. Murray and Libby Rosof Dubin Marlene Dubin Louisa Dubin Donald and Geraldine Duclow David Durham Leah Chaplin and Eileen Gildea Debbie and Jerry Epstein Wendy Epstein

Barry and Beth Evans Brynn Evans Samuel and Helene Feinberg Suzanne Feld John Fischer Deborah and Martin Fishbein Lana Fishkin Mrs. Pamela Fisk Marjorie Fiterman Walter Fitzgerald Ms. Judy Frank Jim and Fran Frazer Ellen and David Freeman Larry S. Friedman Paula Fuchsberg Mary Jane Fullam Chaim Galfand Miriam Galster Julia Gardner and Aidan Young Maria Giunta Peggy Glover Leigh Goldenberg and Aaron Bauman Virginia Gormley Anna and Kenneth Gottschaldt Diane Graboyes Robin Greene Priscilla Grosick Marsha Gross Miriam and Saul Grossman Doris and Jack Guttentag Stephen and Ona Hamilton Adrienne and Eric Hart Gail Hauptfuhrer Douglas and Harriet Heath Ruth Herd Ron Herman Richard and Barbara Hirsh Isidore and Sharon Hofferman Ann Marie Horner Donna and Bill Hower Michael J. Hozik and Margaret L. Rea Kerry Huntsman Thomas K. Hurster Judith Hyman Elyssa Kane and Jeff Levine Jackie Jerrehian Timothy and Carol Johnson Sondra N. Jones Jennifer and Kevin Julian Donald and Mary Kane Ira and Linda Katz Robert and Ellen Kavash Margaret Keller Cynthia Killion Lorraine Kilmer Cheryl and John Kirby Brian and Caren Kirschner David Klein

Thank You to our Supporters Ken, Eva and Aaron Klein Marlena and Lazar Kleit Mary and Dean Kline Joseph Kluger and Susan Lewis Harold Kobb Thomas Kohn Christal Kozloski Martha Platt and Marlis Kraft James Kronzer Sherman and Pauline Labovitz David Ladov Robert Lazar Ellen Le Lisa Lee Sylvia Lee and Charles L. Hillis, Jr. Kathryn Lemmon Ruth Lesser Mr. and Mrs. Craig and Stephanie Lewis Norman and Sylvia Lieberman David and Susan Lipson Karen Lisker Perry Watts and Samuel Litwin Daniel and Linda Litwin Robert Lynam Barbara and Bob Maerten Mickey and Larry Magid Milton and Renee Margulies Gerald Marrington Glenda Marshall Vincent Massimiano Irwin Matusow and Barbara Rudnick Alice McCreary Patricia McCunney-Thomas M. McDonald Dr. Donald Bakove and Margaret G. McLaughlin Lorraine and Bruce McMahon Tom and Helen McNutt Linda Merrylees Marianne T. Miller Shirley G. Miller Sylvia R. Miller Ellen Monsees Jeff and Maxine Morgan Melissa Morris Claire Moyer Tema Muchnick Paul Yaros and Craig Murray The Nolen/Brooks Family Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University, in honor of Angela DuRoss Marianne O’Connor Susan Odessey and Paul Coff Carol Ann and Thomas O’Leary Linda Osler Stanton S. Oswald Larry Pace Sandra Packel

John and Janette Paull Rebecca Peck Jane G. Pepper Ruth B. Petkofsky Helen Phillips Karen Phinney Lisa Truckess Donald and Carol Plank Dan and Lisa Pliskin Bruce and Lynne Podrat Jeff and Elizabeth Podraza David and Amy Pollack Sharon Pollak and Fred Baurer Paul Polsky Madeline Portnoy Shirley Preston Keith and Cynthia Quinton Ellen Schlenker Karen and Mark Reber Michael Reitter David and Diane Richman Alyssa and Michael Rickels Clifford Ridley and Betsey Hansell Lorraine Riesenbach Mary Ann Robinson David and Laurie Robinson John and Claire Rodgers Geraldine Rogers Patricia A. Rosenberg Kenneth and Shelley Rosenberg In Loving Memory of Jordan Rosenfeld J. Randall Rosensteel Dr. Harry Rosenthal Joan Rozanski William F. Ryan Roberta Sampson Mark Sandberg Lucille Schlack Ruth Ann Schlesinger Mr. and Mrs. A. Schmidt^ Carl W. and Mary Ellen Schneider Ms. Adeline R Schultz Robert and Karen Serenbetz Sarah L. Sexton Kathy and Richard Sexton Karen Schermerhorn and Evan Seymour Polly Shaffer Lenore and Bernard Sherman Janice and Thomas Showler Mel and Susanne Shuster Stephen and Marilyn Skwire David and Carleene Slowik Richard Smith Susan L. Smith Larry Smoose and Linda Lee Jay Snyderman Ruth and Rick Snyderman Hester Sonder

Phillip and Karen Spiker, in honor of Courtney Spiker Martin Leon and Marcia Steinberg Kate Stockton Paul Stone Carol and Ronald Stump Sheri and Jeff Sturgis Michael and Marianna Sullivan Sally Switzer Nina Tafel Marion and Richard Taxin Joseph Terry William and Joan Thomas Anna Coxe Toogood Claire Toy Marian Tracey Frank Trotta William and Mary Tsiouris Brenda Freitag and Chet Tuthill John Urofsky Walter Vail Constance Villiers Christopher Waters Beth Brooks and Bob Waterston Thomas Watkins Jenny and Bill Webb Oscar Weber Bob Weinberg and Eleanor Wilner Jim and Suellen Weiner Harry and Helen Weinheimer Barbara and Richard Weiss Marvin and Betty Weiss Ann Wilkerson M. Jane Williams Therese Willis Lydia Winderman Michael Winterrowd Andrew Wojtek The Yablonovitz Family Carol Yetter Roger and Lillian Youman Michaeline Young William Zeidner* Michele Zeldner and Ian Wachstein Benjamin Zuckerman and Marian Robinson Joseph and Renee Zuritsky * Denotes gift made through the United Way + Denotes gift of goods or services ^ Includes a matching gift This list represents gifts made through October 8, 2012. If your name has been omitted or misprinted, please accept our apologies.

Notify Development Assistant Megan Staples at 215.922.8900 x46 or mstaples@ardentheatre.org. Although space does not allow listing gifts less than $75, we gratefully acknowledge the contributions.

Board and Committee Members 2012/13 Board of Directors Brian Abernathy, President Nancy Burd, Vice President Holly Kinser, Vice President Michael A. Donato, Treasurer Nancy Hirsig, Secretary

Joy L. De Jesús Nancy Elfant Robert Elfant Jeanne Fisher Ellen P. Foster David Fryman Elizabeth H. Gemmill Darrel A. German Albert M. Greenfield, III Ronna F. Hall N. Peter Hamilton Joanne Harmelin Lynn Martin Haskin, Ph.D. Eileen Heisman Barbara Kaplan Virginia Kimmel Richard L. Maimon Dr. Saifuddin T. Mama John J. McCawley Andrea Mengel Amy L. Murphy Terrence J. Nolen Charles H. Rose H. Hetherington Smith Lee van de Velde Steve Wolfson Ellen Yin

Board Executive Committee Brian Abernathy, chair Nancy Burd Michael A. Donato Ellen P. Foster Ronna F. Hall N. Peter Hamilton Nancy Hirsig Virginia Kimmel Holly Kinser Charles H. Rose H. Hetherington Smith Lee van de Velde

Engagement Committee Nancy Elfant, co-chair Lee van de Velde, co-chair Nancy Burd Robert Elfant Jeanne Fisher Elizabeth Gemmill Darrel German Ronna Hall Joanne Harmelin Eileen Heisman Nancy Hirsig Virginia Kimmel Holly Kinser Steve Wolfson Diane Dalto Woosnam

Advocacy Committee Brian Abernathy, chair David Glancey Terry Gillen Julie Hawkins Susan Jacobson Holly Kinser

Facilities Committee Hether Smith, chair Mike Green James Kronzer Richard L. Maimon John J. McCawley Paul Thais Chris van de Velde

Board Development Committee Ellen P. Foster, chair Brian Abernathy Michael Donato Peter Hamilton Ronna F. Hall Lynn Martin Haskin, Ph.D. Lee van de Velde Diane Dalto Woosnam

Finance Committee Michael A. Donato, chair Nancy Burd Ellen P. Foster Harvey Swedloff Steve Wolfson Personnel Committee David Fryman, chair Ellen P. Foster Elizabeth H. Gemmill Albert M. Greenfield, III Charles H. Rose

Education Committee Sheryl Bar Marla Diamond Dr. Dennis W. Creedon Dr. Carol Domb Jacqueline Matusow Ilene Poses Sally Wojcik

The Scene Committee Mike Donohue Seth Goldenberg Genvieve Goldstein Janeale Gottlieb-George Dana Marston Meghan McKeown Dan O’Neil Kristen Sorek Special Events Task Force Ronna F. Hall, chair Nancy Burd Nancy Elfant Ellen P. Foster Susan Jacobson Diane Dalto Woosnam Strategic Planning Committee Joy De Jesús, chair Ellen P. Foster David Fryman Andrea Mengel Ellen Yin Capital Campaign Steering Committee Lee van de Velde, co-chair N. Peter Hamilton, co-chair Brian Abernathy Nancy Burd Michael Donato Ellen Foster Joy L. De Jesus Nancy Hirsig Holly Kinser

The Cornerstone Society pays tribute to a distinguished group of individuals who have made transformative contributions to the Arden.

The inaugural members:

Frederick W. Anton, III former Arden board member and advocate in the corporate and civic community

Gerard J. Conway, Sr. founding board chair of the Arden

Carole Haas Gravagno

former board member and chair of the successful New Home in Old City campaign

Aaron Posner

Arden co-founder, playwright and director

Producing Artistic Director.................................................................................................................................... Terrence J. Nolen Associate Artistic Director ........................................................................................................................................... Edward Sobel Associate Producer................................................................................................................................................... Matthew Decker Artistic Assistant .................................................................................................................................................................. Bryan Kerr Literary Consultant ..........................................................................................................................................................Dennis Smeal Commissioned Playwrights..................................................... Stephen Belber, Laura Eason, Laura Jacqmin, Rogelio Martinez

Marketing

Director of Marketing and Public Relations..................................................................................................................... Ryan Klink Marketing and Public Relations Manager..............................................................................................................Leigh Goldenberg Art Director........................................................................................................................................................................Kristy Giballa Group Sales Associate ................................................................................................................................................ Katherine Perry

Development

Development Director................................................................................................................................................ Angela DuRoss Director of Institutional Advancement........................................................................................................................ Jessica Calter Manager of Institutional Giving .................................................................................................................................... Sarah Sexton Development Assistant.................................................................................................................................................. Megan Staples Development/Special Events Intern................................................................................................................................ Joanne Velez

Education

Education Director..........................................................................................................................................Maureen Mullin Fowler Teen Arden Coordinator.......................................................................................................................................... Malika Oyetimein The Albert M. Greenfield Teen Council...................Alex Dittmar, Chioma Dunkley, Matthew Flalance, Chelsey Gaskins, Terrell Jones, Jade Lewis, Daniel Lugano, Max Olkus, Mary Kate Purcell Arden Drama School Faculty............................... Chris Bresky, Rachel Camp, Matthew Decker, Mike Dees, Tara Demmy, Liz Filios, Charlotte Ford, Alex Keiper, Bryan Kerr, Kaleigh Malloy, Bi Jean Ngo, Samatha Pedings, Hillary Rea

Front of House

Managing Director ...................................................................................................................................................... Amy L. Murphy Business Manager............................................................................................................................................Courtney Spiker Martin General Manager............................................................................................................................................................Hannah Olanoff Associate General Manager......................................................................................................................................Mary Beth Simon Executive Assistant to the Managing Director............................................................................................................... Eric Colton Arden Professional Apprentices.................................................Nile Arena, Laura Barati, Wendy Blackburn, Angela Coleman, Sophie Kruip, Jenna Stelmok, Katie Sink Arden Volunteer............................................................................................................................................................. Jean Markovitz

Box Office Manager................................................................................................................................................................ Lynn Keily Assistant Box Office Manager........................................................................................................................................Corey Masson House Manager..............................................................................................................................................................Jacqui Schneider Front of House Assistants...........................................Nanci Cope, Tara Demmy, Sarah Dugan, Sarah Kirk, Catherine Logan, Kaleigh Malloy, Matthew Mastronardi, Emily Mattison, Samatha Pedings, Katherine Perry, Jacqui Schneider, Max Vasapoli, Flora Vassar, Andrew Wojtek

Production

Administrative Management

Artistic

Staff

Production Manager................................................................................................................................................... Courtney Riggar Technical Director......................................................................................................................................................... Glenn Perlman Associate Production Manager............................................................................................................................. Jessica Day West Master Carpenter/Shop Foreman........................................................................................................................................ Jon West Master Electrician...................................................................................................................................................... Martin Stutzman Costume Supervisor...................................................................................................................................................... Alison Roberts Properties Master..................................................................................................................................................... Christopher Haig Charge Scenic Artist............................................................................................................................................. Kristina Chadwick Production Stage Managers................................................................................................................ Alec E. Ferrell, John Grassey Assistant to the Stage Manager ...................................................................................................................................... Laura Barati Dialect Coach.................................................................................................................................................................... Lynne Innerst Audio Engineer..................................................................................................................................................................John Kolbinski Board Programmers............................................................................................................................. Dom Chacon, Jessica Wallace Electricians.................................................................................................................................. Jessica Wallace, Georgia Schlessman Scenic and Props Interns.......................................................................................................................Alyssa Velazquez, Liz Nugent Costume Intern................................................................................................................................................................Karalyn Factor

When dining in Old City, we recommend these restaurants that support the Arden!

All offer a special discount to Arden patrons. Please ask your server for details.

AMERICAN/ INTERNATIONAL FARE

WINE

CUBA LIBRE

227 Market Street • 215.627.WINE • www.pinotboutique.com

10 S. 2 Street • 215.627.0666 • www.cubalibrerestaurant.com nd

2012/13 Dining Partners

FORK

PINOT WINE BOUTIQUE

BYOB BISTRO 7

306 Market Street • 215.625.9425 • www.forkrestaurant.com

7 N. 3rd Street • 215.931.1560 • www.bistro7restaurant.com

GIGI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

CHLÖE

319 Market Street • 215.574.8880 • www.gigiphilly.com

232 Arch Street • 215.629.2337 • www.chloebyob.com

RACE STREET CAFÉ

WEDGE + FIG

208 Race Street • 215.627.6181 • www.racestreetcafe.net

160 N. 3rd Street • 267.603.3090 • www.wedgeandfig.com

REVOLUTION HOUSE

ITALIAN

200 Market Street • 215-625-4566 • www.revolutionhouse.com

SERRANO

20 S. 2nd Street • 215.928.0770 • www.tinangel.com

BISTRO ROMANO

120 Lombard Street • 215.925.8880 • www.bistroromano.com

POSITANO COAST BY ALDO LAMBERTI

SEAFOOD

212 Walnut St. 2nd Floor • 215.238.0499 • www.positanocoast.net

Craft & Claw

RISTORANTE PANORAMA

126 Chestnut Street • 267.886.9266 • www.craftandclaw.com

COMFORT FOOD THE TWISTED TAIL

509 S. 2nd Street. • 215.558.2475 • www.thetwistedtail.com

STEAKHOUSE MARMONT

222 Market Street • 215.923.1100 • www.marmont.net

14 N. Front Street • 215.922.7800 • www.pennsviewhotel.com

SANDWICHES, SALADS AND PUB FARE CAFE OLE

147 N. 3rd Street • 215.627.2140 • facebook.com/PhillyCafeOle

CAMPO’S

214 Market Street • 215.923.1000 • www.camposdeli.com

SASSAFRAS

SMALL BITES AND TREATS THE FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN

116 Market Street • 215.627.1899 • www.franklinfountain.com

SHANE CONFECTIONERY

110 Market Street • 215.922.1048 • www.shanecandies.com

48 S. 2nd Street • 215.925.2317 • www.sassafrasbar.com

TRIUMPH BREWING COMPANY

117 Chestnut Street • 215.625.0855 • www.triumphbrewing.com

VISIT 901 N Delaware Ave Philadelphia, PA 19123 215.634.2600

yardsbrewing.com for brewery tour hours

TASTING ROOM OPEN Monday–Saturday 12pm-7pm Sunday 12pm-4pm

WHY WE GIVE Charlie and Mindy Goldberg Rose

The journey to “our Arden” began on two paths many years ago. Charlie had a long history in theatrical and musical arts, playing saxophone and clarinet and performing in high school and college musicals; Mindy was a devoted theatre-goer, with subscriptions to the Walnut Street Theatre and Annenberg. When we married in 1995, our joint theatre exploration began, subscribing to numerous theatres in the Philadelphia area and going to theatre in New York City and London when we could. We loved the entire experience of theatre-going, reading about the shows before seeing them, soaking in the atmosphere and experience at a show, discussing the shows among ourselves and friends, and deciding if we agreed with the reviews or not.

All of this was enjoyable, but what really grabbed us were the productions and entire environment of being at the Arden. We loved the early dinners in Old City with good friends, the provocative and engaging play choices, and the option of staying to meet the actors for a post-performance discussion. We became so thoroughly devoted to the Arden Theatre that we became charter members of the Sylvan Society. Besides believing in the goals and aspirations of the Arden, we have always enjoyed our interactions with Terry Nolen and Amy Murphy. Arden galas are exciting celebrations of the achievements of this growing theatre, and we twice won Arden cabaret evenings at our house with our favorite Philadelphia actors, Jeff Coon and Ben Dibble on the silent auction. Our young daughter Allison had loved the Arden Children’s Theatre productions as well, and as a college student became a summer intern at the Arden.

Charlie exclaimed one evening, “I want to be on this board. It will really be fun,” and a new era began for us. When asked to make a five-year commitment to the capital campaign, the Fund for the Future, we were happy to support the rennovation of the Green Room and the Dressing Room. Now we are continuing a second five-year commitment to the Hamilton Family Arts Center and look forward to its opening. Arden Theatre Company is realizing its dream of providing wonderful theatre, education and experiences to all ages. We are honored to be a part of this wonderful organization and look forward to many more years at “our Arden.”

Charlie and Mindy Goldberg Rose

Arden Theatre Company’s

A campaign for Education and Innovation.

The Hamilton Family Arts Center will be a place that celebrates kids, embraces new work, and invests in the vitality of the community. This building will provide the room to expand the Arden’s new play development work, create a permanent home for Arden Drama School, and increase opportunities for community partnerships. The Hamilton Family Arts Center is our investment in the future.

You can join in this dramatic expansion of the Arden! The $5.8 million campaign to fund this project is more than 60% complete. Your support will bring us one step closer to turning the vision for the Hamilton Family Arts Center into a reality.

Find out more info at ardentheatre.org/new For additional details or to make a gift, contact Director of Institutional Advancement, Jessica Calter at 215-922-8900 x49 or jcalter@ardentheatre.org

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals is proud to serve as the Co-Mainstage Sponsor of the

Arden’s 25th Anniversary Season!

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Main Line Health is proud to serve as the Co-Mainstage Sponsor of the

Arden’s 25th Anniversary Season!

Main Line Health supports the Arden in telling great stories by great storytellers on the stage, in the classroom and in the community.

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Where learning and growing happen at a higher level.

Fall Open House: November 12, 2012, 8:15 a.m.

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ARDEN CHILDREN’S THEATRE 2012/13

C I N DE R E LLA

By Charles Way Directed by Whit MacLaughlin Production Sponsor:

Nov 28 - Jan 27

BY CARLO COLLODI ADAPTED BY GREG BANKS DIRECTED BY MATTHEW DECKER

Apr 10 - Jun 16

Arden Children’s Theatre sponsored by:

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AFREUD’S Little Night Music LAST SESSION

By Mark St. Germain Directed by Ian Merrill Peakes

a little night music Directed by Edward Sobel

Oct 25 – Dec 23 A chance meeting of great minds – psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and writer C.S. Lewis.

Jan 17 – Mar 10 The Arden’s introduction to the Nobel Prize-winning master storyteller.

A Little Night Music

Mar 7 – Apr 21 The beloved American classic about the Younger family’s struggle in 1959.

By Lorraine Hansberry Directed by Walter Dallas

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler Directed by Terrence J. Nolen

A Little Night Music

May 23 – Jun 30 The Arden returns to Sondheim’s masterworks with this Tony Award-winning musical.

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