Board of Directors

After one of the most challenging years in our history, we are very excited to welcome you in person to the Indiana Repertory Theatre! Great theatre sparks conversations, thoughtful questions, and ideas that reflect on and enlighten our lives, workplaces, and communities. Whether you’ve been part of the IRT family for years or are a first-time visitor, we are glad you are with us!

I am very grateful for the hard work, dedication, and adaptability of our staff, bringing theatre to our audience in these extraordinary times. We are blessed with amazing leadership and talent. I also want to give a special thank you to all our patrons and partners for their loyal and tireless support, ensuring the IRT’s future for generations to come.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for joining us this season—one which will inspire and entertain.

– Mark E. Shaffer, IRT Board Chair

OFFICERS

CHAIR

Mark Shaffer KPMG LLP

VICE CHAIR & CHAIR ELECT

Andrew Michie OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc.

MEMBERS

Tammara D. Avant American Electric Power Allison Barkel LifeOmic IRT Offscript Advisory Council Liaison Kathryn Beiser Eli Lilly & Company Keith A. Bice Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP Amy Burke Lacy School of Business Butler University Michael P. Dinius Noble Consulting Services, Inc. Laurie Dippold KAR Auction Services, Inc. Dan Emerson* Indianapolis Colts Troy D. Farmer BKD CPAs & Advisors Ashley Garry Roche Diagnostics Ron Gifford RDG Strategies LLC

TREASURER

Joy Kleinmaier American Specialty Health

SECRETARY

Detra Mills The Basement

Bruce Glor J.P. Morgan Julian Harrell Faegre Drinker Mike Harrington Eli Lilly & Company, Retired Michael N. Heaton Katz Sapper & Miller Holt Hedrick Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. Brenda Horn Ice Miller LLP, Retired Rebecca Hutton Leadership Indianapolis Lauren James TechPoint Elisha Modisett Kemp Corteva Agriscience Jill Lacy The Lacy Foundation Alan Mills Barnes & Thornburg LLP Michael Moriarty Frost Brown Todd, Retired

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Nadine Givens* PNC Wealth Management

Brian Payne Central Indiana Community Foundation Peter Racher Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP Susan O. Ringo Community Volunteer Myra C. Selby Ice Miller LLP Darshan Shah BioCrossroads Mike Simmons Jupiter Peak, LLC Shelly Smith Ernst & Young LLP Sue Smith Community Volunteer Amy Waggoner Salesforce L. Alan Whaley Ice Miller LLP, Retired Heather Wilson Frost Brown Todd LLC

BOARD EMERITUS

Robert Anker* Rollin Dick Berkley Duck* Dale Duncan* James W. Freeman Michael Lee Gradison* (in memoriam) Margie Herald (in memoriam) David Klapper David Kleinman* Sarah Lechleiter E. Kirk McKinney Jr. (in memoriam) Richard O. Morris* (in memoriam) Jane Schlegel* Wayne Schmidt Jerry Semler* Jack Shaw* William E. Smith III* Eugene R. Tempel*

UP NEXT: AN OFF-BROADWAY HIT!

strong and sassy

MAY 10 - JUNE 5

Before it was a movie, this pop culture favorite was an offBroadway hit. With sharp, witty banter and memorable one-liners, six women from all walks of life celebrate the everyday joys and tears of small-town living while gathered at their favorite hair salon. When tragedy strikes, the play reveals the steely bonds of compassion and love that hold true friends together.

THAT OLD CAR GETTING YOU DOWN?

Then donate it to the IRT

Yes, we will sell it at auction and proceeds will benefit the Theatre. You can qualify for a tax deduction for your generous gift! We also accept donations for: Boats | Farm Equipment | Lawn Mowers | Motorcycles | Motor Homes | And More!

MORE INFORMATION: KSWANKHERZOG@IRTLIVE.COM | 317.916.4830

THE REPERTORY SOCIETY

Exclusive Access and Support

Theatre is about community, coming together to share stories, allowing us to laugh together, cry together, and experience perspectives both familiar and new.

CONTINUING OUR MISSION WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF OUR DONORS. YOUR GENEROSITY TRANSFORMS THE COMMUNITY BY: Providing an evening of laughter and entertainment with friends Illuminating bold new perspectives Enlightening young minds Bringing our community together, one story at a time

Become a member of our Repertory Society and be part of what makes our city a great artistic community. Donors giving $1,500 or more each season will join this exclusive group and gain access to a slate of benefits created to extend your access to our art and enhance your theatergoing experience.

REPERTORY SOCIETY BENEFITS INCLUDE: Exclusive Special Events, Discounts on single tickets purchased, VIP Ticket Concierge, and much more!

Jennifer Johansen, Aaron Kirby, Constance Macy and David Shih in the IRT’s 2021 production of The House That Jack Built. Photo by Zach Rosing.

SUMMER YOUTH WORKSHOPS:

BRING THEATRE TO LIFE AT THE IRT!

Summer Youth Workshops are now available for actors age 8-15. We welcome students both new to theatre and those with experience that want to take their skills to the next level.

For more information about Summer Youth Workshops and how to register: irtlive.com/summeryouthworkshops