Program - "Steel Magnolias" by Milwaukee Rep

By Robert Harling Directed by Laura Braza

NOVEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 5, 2021 | QUADRACCI POWERHOUSE

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Steel Magnolias

Mark Clements Artistic Director

Chad Bauman Executive Director

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By Robert Harling Directed by Laura Braza ◊ Scenic Designer Collette Pollard

Costume Designer Samantha C. Jones

Lighting Designer Noele Stollmack

Sound Designer Pornchanok Kanchanabanca

Dialect Coach Jill Walmsley Zager

Production Dramaturg Deanie Vallone

Casting Director JC Clementz, CSA

Stage Manager Tara Kelly*

NOVEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 5, 2021 | QUADRACCI POWERHOUSE Presented by

Executive Producers Cheryl & Bill Guc

Associate Producer Dr. Eric Durant

Sponsored in Part by

Originally produced by the W.P.A. Theatre, New York City, 1987. (Kyle Renick, Artistic Director) Steel Magnolias is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. New York ◊ A member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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#WeRepMilwaukee CAST M’Lynn Eatenton............................................................................................................Janet Ulrich Brooks* Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie....................................................................................................Phoebe González* Truvy Jones............................................................................................................................Rebecca Hirota* Annelle Dupuy-Desoto..........................................................................................................Maeve Moynihan* Ouiser Boudreaux.......................................................................................................................Meg Thalken* Clairee Belcher.......................................................................................................................Tami Workentin*

Understudies

Clairee/Ouiser – Liz Norton; M’Lynn – Vivian Vaeth; Truvy – Isabella Chang; Shelby/Annelle – Tia René Williams

SPECIAL THANKS The Cleveland Play House Prop Department; Guthrie Theater Prop Department; First Stage Prop Department

PRODUCTION SUPPORT Assistant Stage Manager.............................................................................................................David Hartig* Stage Management Resident........................................................................................................Kelly DeLisle Assistant Director..........................................................................................................Daniel Andres Blanco Line Producer.................................................................................................................................Jada Boggs Assistant Production Dramaturg................................................................................................Lydia Cochran Assistant Costume Designer..........................................................................................................Uriel Gomez Steel Magnolias will be performed with a 20 minute intermission. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. *Denotes an artist represented by Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

PRODUCTION STAFF Director of Production..................................................................................................................Jared Clarkin Associate Production Manager..............................................................................................Kaitlyn Anderson Technical Director............................................................................................................John Houtler-McCoy Associate Technical Director.........................................................................................................Sean Walters Properties Director..............................................................................................................................Jim Guy Charge Scenic Artist......................................................................................................................Jim Medved Costume Director.................................................................................................................Nicholas Hartman Lighting & Video Director..........................................................................................................Aaron Lichamer Sound Director................................................................................................................................J Jumbelic Production Stage Manager....................................................................................................Kimberly Carolus* Milwaukee Repertory Theater 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 of the IATSE and our stagehands and carpenters are members of Milwaukee Theatrical Stage Employees’ Union IATSE Local 18. Milwaukee Rep is an equal opportunity employer. Milwaukee Rep is proud to be a member of The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF), which provides major annual financial support.

Steel Magnolias

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Artistic Director Mark Clements Needless to say, this 2021/22 Season feels momentous in many ways, most strongly in that we are returning to producing a full season after having our stages more or less dark for eighteen months. As we were considering what shows we wanted to welcome audiences back with, we were drawn to a title we’ve been considering for many years now: Steel Magnolias. Many of you may be familiar with Steel Magnolias from the beloved, star-studded movie adaptations of the same name. Or perhaps you just know it’s a story about a bunch of women in a beauty salon and have heard one of its most famous quotes – “I’d rather have thirty minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.” While it perhaps feels like a subtler way to kick off our Quadracci Powerhouse season compared to some of our big musicals in the past (and don’t worry—that’s coming later this season), like the metaphor of the “steel magnolia,” this show tells a much more powerful story than perhaps it first appears on the surface. We were drawn to the story of Steel Magnolias by the women at the center of their moving, inspiring, intergenerational friendship. They are true “steel magnolias,” equal parts resilient, fierce, tender, and vulnerable. Their non-stop banter, support (and playful criticism) of each other’s choices, and zest for life is central to the heart of the story—and why it has in turn claimed the hearts of so many audiences in previous decades. Though the laughs come quick and easy in this play, like the motif in the title, the story also explores the fragility of life and the ways people face and reckon with that fragility. Over the past nearly two years of the pandemic our world has faced a similar reckoning on big and small scales. But what we—and the characters in the play—have found is that you can weather any storm with the right people by your side. The restorative powers of both community and communal storytelling help us not just to survive but thrive too, and speak to our excitement in the present moment as we welcome back staff, artists, and audiences alike safely to our theater. We’re thrilled to have Artistic Producer Laura Braza directing this piece and to be welcoming (back) faces new and old, both onstage and off, to bring this show to life. And, of course, theater would be nothing without its audiences, and the energy and support you all bring us every night. Thank you for that! Whether you’re coming here as a diehard Steel Magnolias fan or a complete newbie, we welcome you to Milwaukee Rep, and hope within this theater company you feel the safety and freedom to laugh, cry, let your hair down (literally or figuratively), and find community in sharing this space with fellow theater-goers after a very long time away. We look forward to bringing you this show and plenty more powerful, life-affirming and redemptive productions on all of our stages throughout our 2021/22 Season! Onwards and Upwards Friends!

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Janet Ulrich Brooks M’Lynn Eatenton A Chicago-based actor, Janet has appeared in over 15 productions with TimeLine Theatre where she is a Company Member, most recently playing Maria Callas in Master Class (Joseph Jefferson Award-Performer in a Principal Role) and garnered Jeff nominations for several other roles, including Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience. Other highlights include The Children (Steppenwolf), Tiny Beautiful Things (Victory Gardens), 2666, Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike, The Seagull (Goodman) and Plantation (Lookingglass). Films include: “Divergent,” “Conviction,” “One Small Hitch,” “M.O.M.” TV highlights: “Fargo,” “Sense8,” “Work in Progress,” “Boss,” “Chicago Justice/ Med/Fire.” Phoebe González Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie Phoebe is a MexicanIrish-American actor and singer born and raised in Washington Heights (yes, like the musical!). Chicago credits include work with Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, The Marriott Theatre, Teatro Vista, The Hypocrites and Writers Theatre. Regionally, she has worked with American Players Theatre, Forward Theater and the Kennedy Center. She studied acting, musical theatre and playwriting at Northwestern University. TV: “Chicago Med.” For my parents, Daniel and anyone who has ever found sanctuary in a hair salon. phoebegonzalez.com

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Rebecca Hirota Truvy Jones Rebecca is so thrilled to be back (in all senses). Milwaukee Rep: Junk and Jane Eyre (co-pro with Cincinnati Playhouse). Selected New York: Vietgone (Manhattan Theatre Club), Romeo & Juliet (Classic Stage Company) Bullet Catchers (Judson Memorial) and The Tower (HERE Arts Center). Selected Regional: Cry It Out (City Theatre), Dracula (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Caviar on Credit (The Guthrie), The Most Deserving (Denver Center for the Performing Arts), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Triad Stage), Vietgone & Fault (TheatreSquared) and 36 Views (The Huntington and Quantum Theatre). Television: “Law & Order,” “Elementary,” “Unforgettable” and “Gossip Girl.” Education: MFA Acting, Columbia University; BA Psychology, Boston University. Maeve Moynihan Annelle Dupuy-Desoto Maeve is so grateful to be able to perform again! She has worked with the Guthrie Theater, Children’s Theatre Company, Park Square Theatre, Minnesota Opera, Theater Latté Da, Red Eye Theater, Gremlin Theatre and Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. TV: “Bluebloods.” She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program. Starting in March, catch her on the road with the first national tour of To Kill a Mockingbird. Special thanks to my DGRW team, Kate for being my Milwaukee host, my wonderful fam and my rock, Mike!

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Meg Thalken Ouiser Boudreaux Stage: Steep Theatre, The Den, Goodman, Steppenwolf, Route 66, Detroit Public Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Victory Gardens, Next, Northlight, Chicago Dramatists, Travel Light, Wisdom Bridge, Pheasant Run, The Playhouse. TV: “Paper Girls,” “Shameless,” “Empire,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Justice,” “Chicago Fire,” “Easy Abby,” “Detroit 187,” “ER,” “Joan Cusack Show,” “Turks,” “Chicago Hope,” “Early Edition,” “EZ Streets,” “The Untouchables,” “Chicago Story,” “Jack & Mike,” “Justice: Greylord Style,” “The Richard Speck Case,” “Through Naked Eyes.” Film: “Christmas Again,” “This Day Forward,” “Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party,” “Bad Johnson,” “Hannah Free,” “Check Please,” “The Company,” “U.S. Marshals,” “Poltergeist 3,” “A Family Thing,” “The Babe,” “Class.” Tami Workentin Clairee Belcher Tami is happy to return to the Powerhouse stage where she was last seen as Jean in Good People. Other Milwaukee Rep credits include Louise in Always…Patsy Cline and Mrs. Cratchit and the Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol. Additional Milwaukee credits include Luna Gale at Renaissance TheaterWorks, A Secret Mask alongside her husband Jim Pickering, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, First Stage, Optimist Theatre, Milwaukee Shakespeare and the Marcus Center. Regional credits include Goodman Theatre, Court Theatre, Organic Theater, Bailiwick Repertory Theater, Rochester Civic Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare in the Park Fort Worth and Taproot Theatre. Tami is also a licensed Medical Massage Therapist: stillmassage.com.

This performance is dedicated to her sweet Dad, who could not carry a tune in a bucket, and is now holding up the bass section in heaven. CREATIVE TEAM Robert Harling Playwright Mr. Harling made his directorial debut with “The Evening Star” for Paramount, which he also wrote for the screen based on Larry McMurty’s novel. “The Evening Star” reunited Shirley MacLaine and Jack Nicholson and co-stars Juliette Lewis, Bill Paxton, Scott Wolf, Miranda Richardson and Marion Ross. “The Evening Star” is the continuation of one of the most beloved and acclaimed movies of our time, “Terms of Endearment.” Before launching a successful stage and screenwriting career, Robert graduated from Tulane University School of Law, but instead of taking the bar exam, he opted to become an actor in New York. After years of productive work as an actor in voiceovers and commercials, Harling was inspired to write the highly acclaimed stage play Steel Magnolias, which was based on events from his personal life. Steel Magnolias continues to thrive in theatrical productions throughout the world. Immediately bridging a career from stage to screen, Harling adapted his original play into the popular film of the same title, which starred Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Dolly Parton and Daryl Hannah. Over the years, Mr. Harling has become a much soughtafter screenwriter: other credits, to name a few, include “Soapdish,” which was based on Harling’s acting experience and starred Sally Field, Whoopi Goldberg and Robert Downey Jr., and “The First Wives Club” for Paramount, starring Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton. Steel Magnolias

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Laura Braza Director Laura is a director, teaching artist and the Artistic Producer of Milwaukee Rep. At Milwaukee Rep: Grounded, Souvenir, Always...Patsy Cline, Songs for Nobodies and Two Pianos Four Hands. Regional: It Came From Outer Space (Chicago Shakespeare Theater – upcoming), The Dispute and If You Give a Pig a Pancake (Hangar Theatre) and Theophilus North (Dog Days Theatre with FSU/Asolo Rep). Select NYC: The Tutors, The Notebook of Trigorin (NYC Premiere), Strictly Dishonorable, the dreamer examines his pillow, On The Verge, or the Geography of Yearning and Jericho (World Premiere) (The Attic Theatre); work at Atlantic Theater Company’s Stage II, Keen Company, New York Musical Theatre Festival, FringeNYC, Dixon Place and more. Drama League Directors Project Alumnus. BFA: NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Collette Pollard Scenic Designer Collette returns to Milwaukee Rep where credits include Eclipsed, The Legend of Georgia McBride and The Chinese Lady. Recent Chicago credits include: Fannie, Roe, The Wolves and The Happiest Song Plays Last (Goodman Theatre), Lindiwe, HIR, The Fundamentals and Between Riverside and Crazy (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), Miracle (Miracle Productions), Smart People (Writers Theatre) and A Shayna Maidel (TimeLine Theatre) where she is an artistic associate. Recent and upcoming regional credits include Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous (Hartford Stage and Alliance Theatre), My Father’s War (TheatreSquared) and The Cake (Asolo Repertory Theatre). Collette is the recipient of several Jeff Awards and is an Associate Professor of Design at the School of Theatre and Music at UIC. Many thanks to the endless support from her family. 14

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Samantha C. Jones Costume Designer Samantha is excited to be making her Milwaukee Rep debut with this wonderful group of people and this classic play. Previous credits include work with Court Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Writer’s Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Chicago Children’s Theatre, American Blues Theater, TimeLine Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre, Jackalope Theatre and others. Regionally, Jones has worked with Kansas City Rep, Alley Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, First Stage, Skylight Music Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Peninsula Players Theater and others. Her work can be viewed at samanthacjones.com Noele Stollmack Lighting Designer Noele is delighted to be lighting a play in front of a live audience again at Milwaukee Rep. Recent prior work includes The Niceties, The Chinese Lady and Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Noele’s lighting has appeared onstage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Library of Congress Theatre, as well as the opera companies of Santa Fe, Ontario, Houston, Portland, Vancouver, New Orleans, Nashville, Madison and Milwaukee. Regional design for the theatre includes Jeff Daniels’ Purple Rose Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, Houston’s Alley Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks, Skylight Music Theatre, American Players Theatre, Next Act Theatre, Forward Theater and First Stage. As Lighting Director for Houston Grand Opera, she supervised the lighting and special effects for over 50 productions along with designing the lighting for such productions as Andrei Serban’s Elektra, Dr. Jonathan Miller’s Der Rosenkavelier, Aida, and the world premieres of Harvey Milk, Desert of Roses and Dracula Diary. Her AIA award-winning architectural

#WeRepMilwaukee and public space lighting is installed throughout the Midwest. Member United Scenic Artists Local 829 Pornchanok Kanchanabanca Sound Designer Pornchanok (Nok) is a Thai artist, sound designer and composer. Nok has worked with theater companies across the United States including Lincoln Center, Huntington Theatre Company, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Steppenwolf, McCarter Theatre Center, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Geva Theatre Center and Cincinnati Playhouse among many others. She has also collaborated with performing groups and theatre companies in Thailand since 2008. Nok graduated from the Yale School of Drama and is a member of the TSDCA, USA Local 829. www.wishnok-music.com Jill Walmsley Zager Dialect Coach Jill is very happy to return to Milwaukee Rep where she has coached over 35 productions. She has also served as Resident Voice Coach at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis and American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Regionally Jill has worked at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Steppenwolf, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Arizona Theatre Company, Drury Lane Theatre and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. She earned her Master’s Degrees in Voice and Dialects from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (London) and Northwestern University. She has worked extensively as an actress on stage and in voiceovers. Deanie Vallone Production Dramaturg Deanie is the Literary Director at Milwaukee Rep, overseeing the John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program. Select Milwaukee Rep dramaturgy credits include Junk, The Chinese Lady, Songs for Nobodies and Lost

Girl. Previously she’s worked with Baltimore Center Stage, Asolo Repertory Theater, the Kennedy Center and Forward Theater. She is a facilitator with the National New Play Network and the VP of Institutions for the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas. She received her MA from the University of Cambridge. JC Clementz CSA Casting Director JC is the Casting Director at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company and a freelance stage director. He has cast productions out of Chicago and New York over the past decade including the Broadway productions of Linda Vista, The Minutes and Pass Over. Prior to Steppenwolf, he spent four seasons as casting director at Milwaukee Rep where he has directed seven productions including Forever Plaid, Murder for Two and The Nerd. He is currently serving as Associate Director on the upcoming Broadway musical The Devil Wears Prada. JC is a proud member of SDC and the Casting Society of America. Tara Kelly Stage Manager Tara is tickled pink to be returning to live theatre at Milwaukee Rep for Steel Magnolias. She was previously here for West Side Story. Selected Credits: Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical (1st National Tour); A Night with Janis Joplin (Capital Rep); 42nd Street (Engeman Theater); Smokey Joe’s Café (Arkansas Rep); Broadway Backwards 2012 & 2013; Marriott Theatre; Asolo Rep; Atlantic Theater Company; STAGES St. Louis; Maine State Music Theatre. Tara can be heard as a host on the podcast Uncharted Tara/Tori. Miss & Love you always Mom & Dad. “We’re all stories in the end… just make it a good one, eh?” – The Doctor. www.lovetarakelly.com

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David Hartig Assistant Stage Manager

Daniel Andres Blanco Assistant Director

David is excited to be back at Milwaukee Rep where he most recently worked on Hedwig and the Angry Inch and 2 Pianos 4 Hands. He has also worked on several productions for American Players Theatre, ACT Theatre Seattle, Seattle Rep, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Seattle Children’s Theatre and Eugene Ballet. David currently lives minimally out of a backpack and small carry-on bag and travels the world during his downtime… or hopes to get back to that soon. Thanks for coming out to support the arts!

Daniel is an award-winning director, actor, writer and editor, and a recent graduate of the BFA Acting Program at UCSB. Since graduation, Daniel has been focused on continuing his work in creating and presenting unique stories about the Latinx experience through both film and theater. He is very excited to be joining Milwaukee Repertory Theater for the season! Daniel has most recently co-directed On the Verge Santa Barbara’s Home Project and directed Center Stage Theater’s Malcolm and UCSB’s Trumpus Caesar. Aside from theater, Daniel has also written and directed the Salsa-Noir film “Sorpresas,” as well as the SBIFF Stay-at-Home Showcase Audience Favorite “El Cantante” and is currently wrapping up a new three-part series “De La Luna, Del Sol.” Daniel’s dream is to write and direct a jukebox Fania musical about his family, but will settle on starting a Salsa band if that doesn’t pan out.

Kelly DeLisle Stage Management Resident Kelly (she/her) is a native of Indiana. Kelly graduated from Ball State University where she received her degree in Production Stage Management. Kelly has worked professionally in stage, production and company management. She has also recently entered the emerging profession of COVID safety management and has worked as a Certified COVID Safety Officer (CCO). Professional credits include Cortland Repertory Theatre (ASM/ACM), Cedar Rapids Opera (SM), Indiana Public Radio (SM) and Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute (CCO). Kelly would like to thank Milwaukee Repertory Theater for the opportunity to return to the theatre after an unprecedented year. She would also like to thank her parents and Ball State family for their continuous support! Find out more about Kelly at kellydelisle.com IG: kellydelislesm

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Mark Clements Artistic Director Mark is an awardwinning international theater director whose work has appeared in over 100 major theaters throughout Europe and the United States. He began his tenure as Artistic Director with the 2010/11 Season by bringing musicals to the mainstage, starting a tradition that is now the highlight of every season. Milwaukee Rep directing credits include the world premieres of One House Over, his own adaptation of the current A Christmas Carol, Five Presidents and American Song. Also directed for Milwaukee Rep: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, Things I Know To Be True (American Premiere), Junk, The Glass Menagerie, Of Mice and Men, Othello, Death of a Salesman, The History of Invulnerability, End of the Rainbow, Clybourne Park and Bombshells. Some of his New York and international work includes Speaking in Tongues, The Milliner and Blunt Speaking, in addition to creating and directing the West End and UK National Tour of Soul Train. Prior to joining Milwaukee Rep, Mark served as an Associate Artistic Director for several UK theater companies, most notably, Artistic Director for the award-winning Derby Playhouse in the UK from 1992-2002, where he directed over 40 productions. He has been nominated for an Olivier Award and several UK Theatre Awards, and has won three Barrymore Awards from his time at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Mark is currently working with Ayad Akhtar on adapting his critically acclaimed novel American Dervish for the stage to make its world premiere at Milwaukee Rep in an upcoming season.

Chad Bauman Executive Director Now in his ninth season at Milwaukee Rep, under Chad’s guidance the theater has grown significantly from a $9M to $14M organization. He’s completed two capital campaigns, one to remodel and expand the Stackner Cabaret and the other to build the endowment, launch the John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program, create a new A Christmas Carol and deepen the theater’s community engagement programs. Through his efforts, the theater has been awarded UPAF’s Good Steward Award six times and became the only performing arts organization in Wisconsin with a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Previously he was the Associate Executive Director at Arena Stage in Washington, DC, where he was instrumental in opening the Mead Center for American Theater, a 200,000 square feet, performing arts complex dedicated to American voices and playwrights. While at Arena Stage, he worked on the Broadway transfers of Next to Normal (Pulitzer Prize; Tony Award), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Tony Award), Wishful Drinking starring Carrie Fisher, in addition to the world premieres of Marcus Gardley’s Every Tongue Confess starring Phylicia Rashad and Red Hot Patriot starring Kathleen Turner. He has been named to Milwaukee Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40 and a “Friend of the Hispanic Community” by the United Community Center. He currently serves as the President of the Milwaukee Arts Partners, Vice President of the Board of Pathways High School, Treasurer of Imagine MKE and Coordinator for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for AFS Student Exchange Programs. Bauman is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management program with a Master of Fine Arts in producing from the CalArts. He and his husband Justin live in Whitefish Bay. Steel Magnolias

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Managing Director..........Melissa Vartanian-Mikaelian Interim General Manager..........................Amy Allison Executive Assistant....................................Kelli Lopina HR Manager...................................................Emily Hill Company Manager.................................Amaris Bates Receptionists........................................Michael Evans, Claudine Jackson, Mary Muehleisen

Chief Education & Engagement Officer..............................Jenny Toutant Associate Director of Engagement.......................N’Jameh Russell-Camara Associate Director of Education...........Jeffrey Mosser Education Associate...........................Auburn Matson Education Coordinator........................... Joshua Pohja Next Narratives Monologue Competition Coordinator....................Ashley Jordan Education & Engagement Assistant/ AmeriCorps Public Ally Fellow............Van Johnson III Education & Engagement EPR.................Xodia Choate Teaching Artists...................................Maura Atwood, Cereyna Bougouneau, Leatanya Dunn, Michael Rebekah Flieshman, Kathleen Henderson, Ashley Jordan, Josh Krause, Daniil Krimer, Kai Liebenstein, Hope Parow, Samantha Pinchard, Abbey Pitchford, Brandi Reed, Tony Roman, Hayley Werner

ARTISTIC Artistic Producer........................................Laura Braza Literary Director...................................Deanie Vallone Manager of Artistic Training/Producer........................Jorge López Rivera Assistant Artistic Producer.........................Jada Boggs Assistant Artistic Producer..................Jonathan Hetler

DEVELOPMENT Chief Development Officer.................Chuck Rozewicz Director of Development........................Amy Dorman Director of Major and Planned Giving........................Alli Engelsma-Mosser Major Gifts Officer...........................Danielle Szmanda Associate Director of Development, Events & Stewardship........................Morgen Clarey Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving............................Cassidy Skorija Development Database Manager.....Stephan Thomas Development Associate...................Yolanda G. Doney

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Audience Services & Venue Operations Director of Venue Operations..............Donald Parsons House Managers.......................Ronni Demke-Wainio, David Howard, Bailey Kissack, Donnie Pangburn, Jake Whalen Guest Services Associates......................Becky Demler, Christine Gifford, Taylor Holley, Debra Holubowiez, Steve Holubowiez, Shelby Kraco, Diana Xiong Executive Chef.................................Andrew Ruehmer Restaurant Staff....................................Jacob Abrams, Jane Benton, Nicole Blanks, Colby Christoffersen, Dylan Damkoehler, Darrian Emerson, Kyle Guthreau, Alex Hagan, Tanya Haynes, Justyn Hofer, Emily Hummel, Deb Langkau, Frenisha Lathan, Angela Livermore, Sara Longley, James Muehleisen, Mary Muehleisen, Aimee Navarro, Jessie Ringlien, Michael Reuter, Mia Rudolph-Schulta, Timothy Schauf, Daniel Soto, Crystal Thompson, Dinah Walker, Robin Westrick, Odell White

PRODUCTION Director of Production............................Jared Clarkin Associate Production Manager.........Kaitlyn Anderson Assistant Production Manager............Maram Samaha

Costumes Costume Director............................Nicholas Hartman Assistant Costume Director.........................Bina Bieker Design Assistant....................................Destiny Harris Senior Draper..............................Alexander B. Tecoma Tailor..........................................................Jef Ouwens First Hand..............................................Katie Leonard First Hand...........................................Micky Simmons Lead Costume Crafts Artisan...................Haley Jaeger Stitcher..................................................Kas Rodriguez Costume Construction Resident....Sparrow Matthews Wig, Hair & Makeup Supervisor....Emily Christoffersen Wig and Craft Assistant.............................Ansley Juan Wardrobe Supervisor.........................Amber Kuennen Wardrobe Resident....................................Agnes Wos Wardrobe Crew….......…Emerald Klauer, Lauren Zidez

Lighting & Video Lighting and Video Director................Aaron Lichamer Assistant Lighting Design Resident.............Rosa Cano

Sound Sound Director.............................................J Jumbelic

Props Properties Director.........................................Jim Guy Props Crafts Artisan................................Tayler Varney Props Carpenter/Artisan.........................Erik Lindquist Prop Graphics Artist..................................Mindy Knoll Soft Props Artisan..........................Jeavon Greenwood

Scenic Technical Director........................John Houtler-McCoy Associate Technical Director.....................Sean Walters Assistant Technical Director...............................Joe Fry Charge Scenic Artist..................................Jim Medved Lead Scenic Artist.................................Shannon Mann Scenic Artist.......................................Caroline Dischell Assistant Stagehand......................................Brie Dona

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MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRUSTEES

President Judy Hansen Vice President, Development Amy Croen Vice President, Trustees James Phelps Secretary Bladen Burns Treasurer James Phillips At Large Andres Gonzalez At Large Joan Lubar

Ayad Akhtar Ivor Benjamin Wendy W. Blumenthal Melanie Booth Michael Carter Jane Chernof Marybeth Cottrill Robert H. Duffy William Guc John Halechko Chris Hermann Bryan B. House Tom Irgens

At Large Robert H. Manegold

Lynda Johnson David Kundert Phoebe Lewis Kristine Lueders Linda Marcus Emily McKeown* Joe Pickart Karen Plunkett Catherine Robinson Christopher Rowland Craig Swan Deborah Tomczyk Nicholas P. Wahl

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FRIENDS OF MILWAUKEE REP BOARD President Emily McKeown Immediate Past President Steph O’Connor VP Fundraising Terry Sutter VP Internal Services Susan Herro Secretary Erin Burgess Treasurer Jim Mergener

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MEMBERS Cathy Jakicic Jaclyn Jecha Janet Kaldhusdal Amy Papador Suzanne Powell Aileen Smith Craig Warnecke Karen Weinberg Les Wilson

#WeRepMilwaukee SUSTAINING TRUSTEES Milwaukee Rep acknowledges the remarkable support of these former Rep Trustees who continue their engagement by attending performances, contributing a generous annual gift, and/or membership in the Limelight Legacy Society. Richard Abdoo Joaquín Altoro Patsy Aster James Baillon Jay Baker Matt Bartel Katharine Banzhaf James E. Braza Joyce G. Broan Warren Buliox Danny Cunningham Karen Dean Mark J. Diliberti George A. Dionisopoulos Robert Dye Norman Dyer Stephen Einhorn James D. Ericson Susan Esslinger Timothy C. Frautschi

Molly Kubly Fritz Patrick Gallagher Connie Gavin Katherine M. Gehl Cecilia Gilbert Anne Gimbel Kathleen Gray Edward T. Hashek Jill Heavenrich Jacqueline Herd-Barber Peter Hotz Janet Hume John Hunzinger Stephen Isaacson Judy Jorgensen Bradley J. Kalscheur J. Patrick Keyes John Kordsmeier Frank Krejci James LaVelle

David J. Lubar Marianne Lubar Susan Lueger Vince Martin Patti Brash McKeithan Venora McKinney Michael McNeely Sandra McSweeney Donna Meyer Douglas Mickelson Dwight L. Morgan Abigail J. Nash Mark Niedfeldt Tonen (Sara) O’Connor Gina Peter Anthony Petullo Caran Quadracci Elizabeth Quadracci-Harned Kristine Rappé Dr. John E. Ridley

Allen N. Rieselbach Joseph A. Rock Darlene Rose Micky Sadoff Joseph Schlidt James Schloemer Thomas Scrivner Edward Seaberg Brenda Skelton Patrick Smith Robert Taylor Renee Tyson Stephen VanderBloemen W. Kent Velde Karin Werner Stacy Williams Andrew Ziegler

PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL James E. Braza Joyce Broan Judy Hansen Jacqueline Herd-Barber

Larry Jost John L. Kordsmeier Frank Krejci Susan A. Lueger

Robert H. Manegold Vincent L. Martin Patricia Brash McKeithan Donna Meyer

Gregory C. Oberland Edward Seaberg W. Kent Velde

LIMELIGHT LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS The Limelight Legacy Society is a group of visionary donors who support Milwaukee Rep through a planned gift. New members as of May 1, 2021 are in bold. To learn more about membership opportunities and benefits, please contact Alli Engelsma-Mosser at 414-290-5366 or Aengelsma-mosser@milwaukeerep.com. George R. Affeldt, Jr. Sharee Allain and David Schertz Gerald and Gail Baccetti Bob Balderson John and Carol Bannen Katharine Banzhaf Brian and Rebekah Barsch Adam and Megan Bauman Chad Bauman and Justin Dunleavy Mark and Victoria Benskin Bill Beyer Mark Biehl Melita Biese Joyce G. Broan Mark E. Carstensen Mary M. Horton Jane and Stephen Chernof Mark Clements and Kelley Faulkner Chris and Judi Collins Diane Dalton Randall Daut and Patricia Ryan Susan and Bill Dawicke Robert and Karen Dean H. Robert Dittmer

Carol Z. Dolphin Amy Dorman Rosemarie Eierman Roma Eiseman Don Ellingsen Susan and Gee Esslinger Janet Fleck James and Ellen Flesch Deborah Fugenschuh and Mark Hinchey Rob Gardenier and Lori Morse Bill and Susanne Gay Jeff Glock and Jane Reilly Sara L. Grotenrath and James Pech Delphine Gurzynski Richard and Susan Hackl Sybille Hamilton Arlene Hansen Judy Hansen Leland Hansen Edward Hashek and John Jors Ron Hofer and Kathy Gray Lois F. Hoover and William R. Hoover Dr. Lawrence Howards

Janet Kellogg Hume Cathryn Jakicic Deb and Peter Johnson Bradley J. Kalscheur Richard and Diane Kane Margaret Knitter Christine Krause David and Camille Kundert Sandra L. Laedtke James and Mary LaVelle Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn E. Licht Robert and Susan Lueger Carol and Rob Manegold Jim and Sally Mergener Anthony and Donna Meyer Vivian Moller Bob and Jan Montgomery Charles and Barbara Murphy Greg and Rhonda Oberland Karen Ellen Owens Marlyene Pfeiffer Ronald and Barbara Poe Dr. Thomas Raimann and Mick Dwyer David and Pat Rierson

Sara Risley Gayle Rosemann and Paul McElwee James and Kathleen Scholler Ed Seaberg and Patrick Smith Roger and Margery Senn Brenda Skelton and Jim Bendtsen Aileen M. Smith Amanda Springob Terry R. Sutter John and Kine Torinus Harry and Mary Beth Van Groll Paul Vandeveld Kent and Marcia Velde Greg and Jodi Wait David and Cheryl Walker Neal and Cathy Wegner Sue Wells Barbara Wesener Stacy and Blair Williams Paul and Sandy Wysocki

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2021/22 DONORS The following list represents organizations and individuals who have made a cumulative contribution of $250 or more between July 28, 2020 – September 28, 2021. For a complete list of all our supporters, please visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com.

Corporation, Foundation and Government Giving $1 million + United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF)

$100,000 – $999,999

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Herzfeld Foundation Rockwell Automation Shubert Foundation State of Wisconsin - Dept. of Administration

$50,000 – $99,999 Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee Public Schools PNC Wells Fargo

$25,000 – $49,999 Associated Bank Bader Philanthropies Patty and Jay Baker Foundation BMO CAMPAC Johnson Controls National Endowment for the Arts Northwestern Mutual Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C. Studio Gear We Energies Foundation Wisconsin Arts Board

$10,000 – $24,999

Baird Demmer Charitable Trust Ralph Evinrude Foundation Fiduciary Management Foley & Lardner William N. and Janice V. Godfrey Family Foundation Godfrey & Kahn Frieda & William Hunt Memorial Trust Husch Blackwell Kohl’s Milwaukee County Potawatomi Hotel & Casino St. John’s Communities Inc Wisconsin Department of Health Services

$1,000 – $9,999

Adient ANON Charitable Trust Chase Family Foundation Deloitte Einhorn Family Foundation Froedtert Health

Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors Youth Foundation Harley-Davidson Motor Company Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation KPMG Camille A. Lonstorf Trust Mandel Group ManpowerGroup Marcus Hotels and Resorts Michels Corporation Milwaukee Arts Board Charles D. Ortgiesen Foundation Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Quarles & Brady Rexnord Riverwater Partners LLC Spear Arts Education Fund Townsend Foundation West Bend Mutual

$500-$999 Actors’ Equity Foundation, Inc.

Participants in the Matching Gift Program Abbvie American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation American Transmission Company LLC Baird Bank of America Capital Group Caterpillar Foundation Eaton Corporation Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin GE Foundation GE Healthcare Greater Milwaukee Foundation Bucyrus Foundation, Inc. Great-West Financial Illinois Tool Works Inc. Iqvia Johnson Controls Foundation Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson Leonardo Drs PAC Charity Match Program MGIC Investment Corp. Contributions Program Microsoft Corporation Netapp Progressive Insurance Foundation Reader’s Digest Foundation Regal Photo Products, Inc Rockwell International Corp. Trust Matching Gift Program Sammons Financial Group U.S. Bank United Healthcare We Energies Foundation Wells Fargo Steel Magnolias

2021/22 DONORS CONT. Milwaukee Rep welcomes gifts of securities and stocks. If you plan to make such a gift, please notify the Development Department at 414-290-0717 so we can properly credit and acknowledge your generosity.

Individual Giving Luminary ($100,000+) Anonymous Billie W. Kubly David and Camille Kundert

Bill and Barbara Boles Larry Bonney Bradley Impact Fund Jason and Diep Graham Charitable Fund Cheri and Tom Briscoe Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Camitta Visionary ($50,000-$99,999) Director ($5,000-$9,999) Timothy and Kathleen Carr Anonymous Anonymous Jim Cauley and Brenda Andrews Bladen and Julia Burns Richard and Sara Aster B. Lauren and Margaret Charous Tom and Molly Duffey Isabel Bader Steve and Nancy Check Four-Four Foundation Katharine Banzhaf Curt and Sue Culver Sally Manegold Donna and Donald Baumgartner Sue D’Alessio Vince Martin Ivor and Carol Benjamin Nancy Desjardins Anthony Petullo Foundation Wendy and Warren Blumenthal Jeff and Kelly Fitzsimmons Julia and David Uihlein Chris and Judi Collins Jack Gebhardt and Deborah Thomas J. and Deborah W. Degnan McKeithan-Gebhardt Artistic Producer ($25,000-$49,999) Peter Foote and Robin Wilson Greater Milwaukee Foundation Beightol Foundation Patrick D. Gallagher Flesch Family Fund Melanie and Steve Booth Andres Gonzalez Nile and Carol Soik Family Fund Robert C. Burrell Greater Milwaukee Foundation Clark and Lauri Green Greater Milwaukee Foundation Tony and Andrea Bryant Leland Hansen Judith A. Keyes Family Fund Norman and Lucy Cohn Family Fund Kenton and Janet Howenstine Sandra and William Haack Rob Gardenier and Mark and Sue Irgens Bryan and Rebecca House Lori Morse Charitable Fund Stephen and Roberta Isaacson Lubar Family Foundation Susan and Howard Hopwood Fund Jewish Community Foundation Joan Lubar and John Crouch Rich Grunke and Bill Grasch Micaela Levine and Tom St. John Donor Marianne and Sheldon Lubar John and Susan Harrits Advised Fund Madeleine and David Lubar Katie Heil Drs. Maja Jurisic and Don Fraker Susan Lubar Solvang Jewish Community Foundation Diane Kippenhan-Vollmer Kristine and Wayne Lueders Jane and Stephen Chernof Mark and Jenny Kopetsky Greg and Rhonda Oberland Lynda Johnson Tim Kraetsch and Mike Wavra Gina and Eric Peter Scott and Jill Jorgensen Kristine Krause and Scott Patulski Ed Seaberg and Patrick Smith Ted and Mary Kellner Marina and Frank Krejci Christine Symchych and Jim McNulty Keyes Family Barbara and Charles Lund David and Cheryl Walker Dennis and Cheryl Konkol Dawne and Ray Manista Connie and John Kordsmeier Linda and Debesh Mazumdar Producer ($10,000-$24,999) David and Jean Lauer Maureen and Michael McCabe Anonymous (4) Patti McKeithan Jim and Sally Mergener Bob Balderson John and Linda Mellowes Ann Bartos Merkow and Steve Merkow Mark and Karen Bitzan Diane K. O’Connor Joe and Kerryann Minton James E. and Mary K. Braza Joe and Katie Pickart Drs. Mark and Jennifer Niedfeldt Elaine Burke H. Richard Quadracci Ewens and Emilio Cabrera John O’Hare Croen Foundation, Inc. Richard and Karen Rodgers James and Morgan Phelps Margaret Dethloff and Terri Zeh Meredith and Thomas Scrivner Fred Pike and Cecilia Taylor Dr. Eric A. Durant Linda L. Sell, MD Bill Priebe Suzy B. Ettinger Foundation Paul and Kathy Slesar David and Roberta Remstad The Molly and David Fritz Family Dr. Mark and Nancy Smuckler David and Pat Rierson Peter and Beth Gottsacker Jeffrey P. and Dr. Lori Sommerfeld Allen and Pat Rieselbach Greater Milwaukee Foundation Nita Soref Gayle Rosemann and Paul McElwee James and Mary LaVelle Fund Laura Strain Chris Rowland Donna and Tony Meyer Fund John and Anne Thomas Lacey Sadoff John J. Halechko and Marc Colletti Curtis and Deborah Tomczyk Micky and Ron Sadoff Judy Hansen Harry and Mary Beth Van Groll Jay and Anne Schamberg Carla H. Hay Kent and Marcia Velde Richard and Mary Schnell Christopher and Katherine Hermann Nic and Sally Wahl Sue and Bud Selig Judy and Gary Jorgensen Stacy and Blair Williams Jud Snyder and Amy Stillman Krista Kile Carlene and Andrew Ziegler A.J. Star Phoebe Lewis Mike Uihlein Robert and Susan Lueger Designer ($2,500-$4,999) Neal and Cathy Wegner Abigail and David Nash Anonymous (5) Eric and Sarah Whyte Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD. Helen Ambuel Wilfred Wollner Jim Phillips James and Susan Baillon Paul and Katherine Zavada Karen Plunkett Gary and Connie Bakker The Renaissance Fund Saints Andrew and Mark Charitable Gift Trust Kellen and Matt Bartel

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RDK Foundation Catherine and Buddy Robinson Kathleen H. Seidel Clark and Diane Slipher Craig and Mara Swan

#WeRepMilwaukee Playwright ($1,500-$2,499) Anonymous (5) Fran Adams Jim and Terri Alioto Amy L. Argall Michael Barber and Jacqueline Herd-Barber Jackie Behnke Robert and Sharon Brenner Frank and Caryl Briscoe Thomas and Gisela Chelimsky Mark and Terri Chelmowski Rev. David E. Cooper Jim and Marybeth Cottrill Cream City Foundation Valentine Fund Antony and Nikki D’Cruz Larry and Eileen Dean John and Jean Donovan Donna Drosner Michael and Janet Durham Susan and Gee Esslinger Greater Milwaukee Foundation Margaret Heminway Wells Fund David and Marion Meissner Schoonenberg Family Foundation Fund Delphine Gurzynski Paul and Gloria Halverson Margarete and David Harvey Dave and Judy Hecker Steve and Karen Huser John Idzikowski and Jane Stoltz Jewish Community Foundation Mark and Cheryl Brickman Donor Advised Fund Patti Keating Kahn and Chuck Kahn Maureen Kania Swokowski Mark and Ginny Kannenberg John and Bronwen Knappenberger Vincent and Cathy Kotnik Sandy Laedtke Nancy Laskin Perry Lieuallen and Darcy McManus Steven Liszewski Rick and Roberta London Franklin Loo and Sally Long Jack Haensel and Stephanie Lyons Drs. Brent and Susan Martin Daniel and Constance McCarty Tom and Renee McCutcheon Julie and David Meier George and Sallie Meyer Jill Meyers Jose Milan Anthony Mlinar Vivian Moller Bob and Jan Montgomery David Mullins and Steph O’Connor Marlene Ott Dr. David Paris Kristine Phillips Drs. Alan L. Pohl and Carol C. Pohl Jonas and Sylvia Prising Susan B. Purtell Paul and Lynn Rix Joseph A. and Sarah Rock Connie and Peter Roop Wayne and Christine Sage Patrick W. Schmidt and Dewey J. Caton Howard Schoenfeld Martin and Elaine Schreiber Dennis P. Sheahan Nancy Siepman

Aileen M. Smith Charles and Jennifer Stearns The Streich Family Foundation Dr. Cheryl Stucky and Dr. Jeffrey Waring Geoffrey Swain James and Elaine Sweet Steven L. Tietz and Catherine Markwiese Keri Torgerson Christine M. and Stephen C. VanderBloemen Connie Wilson and Mike Krueger Robert L. Woodbury Joan M. Zeiger Joe and Mary Ann Zompa Stage Manager ($1,000-$1,499) Anonymous (2) Elma Anderson Matteo Alioto Sharee Allain and David Schertz Dorothy Anderson Gail and Bill Anderson Astor Street Foundation James Awe Carla and Burt Bartlett Michael and Rita Becker Monica Beitzel Edward and Diane Braza Bradley and Glenna Brin Warren and Tina Buliox Bruce and Kathi Campbell John and Kathleen Cantieri Thomas and Mary Belle Chatton Walt and Aleta Chossek Joseph and Julie Chusid Mary and James M. Connelly Diane Dalton Robert and Karen Dean Dirk and Teresa Debbink Dempsey Family Charitable Fund Carol Z. Dolphin Paul and Paula Eberle Dale and Mary Erickson Mary Lou M. Findley Tom and Marcia Flanagan Jane M. Foster William and Joy Franson Frederick the Great Rod and Linda Gehrig John Gibson Adam and Carole Glass Natalia and Patrick Goris Kathleen Gray and Ron Hofer Greater Milwaukee Foundation Bechthold Family Fund Joan and Peter W. Bruce Fund Bernadine and Stephen Graff Fund Glen and Claire Hackmann Paul and Patricia Haislmaier Elizabeth Hancock and Susan Nevala Dr. James and Mary Ann Hanson Rebecca Harms Edward Hashek and John Jors John and Lori Heinen John and Jean Henderson Ralph and Bonnie Hensel Herbco International, Inc Drs. Daniel and Nancy Herrell Peter and Linda Hotz Henry and Margery Howard A. W. Janikowsky Nancy Jesse Deb and Peter Johnson

Evan and Paula Kaiser Matthew and Kathryn Kamm Dr. Jack and Myrna Kaufman Margaret M. Knight Robert and Naomi Knoll Russell and Rose Marie Knoth Lilane Koehn Mace Paul and Amy Kolo Kaye and Prakash Laud Rita Lewenauer Dawn Lindsey Jeffrey and Pamela Lueken Thomas Mackenzie Elaine and Gerald Mainman Michael and Jane Malone Francis and Rose Mary Matusinec Katherine McCombe Anne and Tom Metcalfe Judith Miller Gregory and Susan Milleville Modern Woodman of America, Office of Taren Sartler Carol Moerke Bernie Mrazik and Jeanie Jerde Jerry and Lori Murphy Tessa Myers Ernest and Kia Nicolas Laurie Ocepek Joseph R. Pabst Charitable Fund John and Carol Pauly Don Petersen and Corinthia Van Orsdol Matthew and Laurie Piette Michael and Jayne Pink Earl Potter and Lani Williams Robert Purtock Steven and Stacey Radke Phil and Lynell Raiche Dr. Thomas Raimann and Mick Dwyer Susan Riedel Carol Riegert Daniel and Anna Robbins Roger and Cindy Schaus Jim and Andrea Schloemer Richard and Jean Schmalfeld Martha and Frank Scott Jan Serr and John Shannon Scott and Mary Ellen Stanek Barbara Stein Judith A. Steinke George and Eileen Stone Robert Storm and Catherine Shaw David and Paula Strelitz Jane Svinicki Susan Sweeney Colette Szczesny Mary and Richard Thickens Deanna and Eric Tillisch Lisa Trost Sheryl A. Van Haren Carla and Greg Von Roenn Greg and Jodi Wait Paul Wanat Robert Welch Sue Wells Nora and Jude Werra Barbara Wesener Lynn and Richard Wesolek Lee Wolcott Pete and Penny Woodcock Nancy and Mike Yttre

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2021/22 DONORS CONT. Principal Actor ($500-$999) Anonymous (23) Mary Ellen Acker Gerard and Carol Adler Tom and Kathy Alpren Michael and Mary Andruszkiewicz Susan Arnhold William Audette Franz Backus Daniel and Linda Bader Balistreri’s Restaurants George Banda John and Carol Bannen Laura Barry Brian and Rebekah Barsch Nancy Bauer-King Jack and Virginia Beatty Clark and Linda Beier Christine Berg Gisela Berger Bill and Betsie Berrien Arthur and Carolee Beutler David and Eva Bishop Margaret Blodgett and Ken Miller David and Sherry Blumberg Edward and Amy Blumenthal James Boerner Peter and Lasharle Borg Darold and Cheryl Borree Paul Bosanac Sharee Bowsher Troy Bretl Anne and Arthur Brooks D’Araun Brown Susan Burns Penelope and Mark Burrall Bruce and Joan Butterfield Allison and Dan Byrne Michael and Lynn Byrne David Cadle Anne and Phil Callen Carolyn Campion Richard and Sharon Canter Richard and Katherine Cattey Susan Cerletty Gregory Chandler Elias and Stephanie Chedid Linda Chlapaty Linda Christiansen Kathryn and Kelly Clark Lana and Rick Colbo Samuel and Sandra Colon Shirley Conlon and Jess Brownell Gerald and Elizabeth Connolly Rachael and Joe Conrad Craig and Jeanette Cook Marilyn M. Corlew Robert and Roberta Coughlin Armando and Jo Covelli Parker Cristan Dave and Jan Cronin Constance Crooks Matt Cudney Jolinda and Danny Cunningham Russell and Susan Darrow Susan Dawicke Mary Paula Dix Richard Dowen Jacquelyn and Dalibor Drummer Marie Dupuis and Peter Westergard Sigrid Dynek Richard and Patricia Ehlert

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Tina Eickermann Wyatt Elder Evelyn Ericson Christine L. Fenner Kenneth Finkel and Jane Delzer Kari and Bill Foote Kathy Ford Patrick and Linda Ford Sarah Ford and Randall Klumb Helen Forster Brian Foster Kimberlee Foster Linda Frank Tim and Sue Frautschi Gerald and Patricia Freitag David Friedman Ronald Froelich Thomas Frost Richard Gallagher Bill and Susanne Gay Susie Gebhardt Drs. Mark and Virginia Gennis Thomas Giese Cecilia Gilbert Franklyn and M. Anne Gimbel Jeff Glock and Jane Reilly Greg and Debra Goeks Robert and Joan Goodman Greater Milwaukee Foundation Hepburn “Bootstrap” Foundation Sarah Gremonprez David and Dana Griffith Thomas and Mary Grossman Jill and Tony Grueninger Dan and Sue Haislmaier Thomas and Lawrine Handrich Amy Harker-Murray David Harrison Marge Hartwig Thomas and Sharon Harty Mary and Tom Hawley John Haydon and Grace McBain-Haydon John Healy and Mary L. Tobin Thomas and Catherine Heinen Robert and Amy Heinrich Jerold Hershberger John and Sarah Hill Julie Hoelle Ruth and John Hoenick Hugh and Robin Hoffman Mary Beth Holloway Andrew and Paula Holman Gary Holmes and Susan Holding Hal Horneffer Megann Hubbard Joseph Hughes Myra Huth Sandra A. Ivers Roy H. Jablonka Valerie Jablonka Doug and Janie Jacobson Linda E. Jaeger Jewish Community Foundation Eileen and Howard Dubner Donor Advised Fund Bill and Idy Goodman Family Donor Advised Fund Pam Kriger Donor Advised Fund Sherry and Norm Malmon Donor Advised Fund Dorene and Phil Paley Donor Advised Fund Dan and Pat Johansen

Allen and Sharon Johnson Mary Johnson Candice Johnstone Daniel Jones Eric and Stacy Jossart Robert and Kathleen Juday John Jump John and Coral Kaczynski Tom Karakis and Colleen Lese Brian and Mary Lou Kennedy Gontran and Demaris Kenwood John and Cheryl Kersey Sue and Bob Kinosian John and Debbie Kissinger Richard and Rita Klick Kevin Kloehn Lou Ann Koval Terry and Mary Krall Greg Krejci John and Susan Krezoski Kevin Kruschke Mary Lacy Richard Lamb Dale and Sandra Landgren Marlene and George Lange Dan and Kathy Larsen William and Judith Laste Victoria and John Laur Estella and Charles Lauter Jason and Kristy Lavann Eugene and Gwen Lavin William Leach Michael Lee Ely Leichtling and Sally Merrell John E. and Karen M. Lewis Nancy Lindenberg Bill Listwan Mark and Arlene Fleder Litow Saskia Lodder Adrian Love Paul and Patty Lucca John and Audrey Makowski Benjamin and Ellen Mandelman Jacqueline Servi Margis Lee Marquardt Thomas Marshall Andy and Janet Martin Frank and Kathy Mattaino Bernard and Susan McCartan William and Pauline McCown Jere McGaffey Thomas and Cynthia McLinn Barbara McMath Kristen Mekemson Howard and Sara Miller Jim Milner and Karen Gotzler Erik and Carol Moeser Steven and Rusti Moffic Claudia and Joseph Moll Gene and Linda Moore William and Patricia Moren Dr. George and Nancy Morris Diane Mosnik Jeff Mueller Mary Ann Mueller Linda and Jock Mutschler John Myers James and Elizabeth Neubauer Ronni Nivala Paul and Kathrine Noran Chandra and Chris Novoa Andy Nunemaker

#WeRepMilwaukee Sarah Oberhofer Tonen (Sara) O’Connor David and Mindy Palay Tracy A. Park MD Gerry Pas Frank and Joanne Paulus Tom and Judy Pelt Janet Petersen Marlyene Pfeiffer Betty Philipps Vicki Phillips Bruce and Candy Pindyck Frank and Angela Pintar Penny and Richard Podell J. D. and Sally Polley Thomas Polzin Melanie and Frank Popa Thomas and Susie Popalisky Steven Pope Carol Porth Sarah J. Pratt, M.D. Sylvia K. Pratt Ronald and Anne Putzer Jim and Kris Rappé Anthony Reese Nancy and Herman Resto Mickey and L. Casey Ripp William and Carol Roche Betsy Rosenblum and Richard Buchband Mason and Julie Ross George and Dotty Roth Julia Rothacker John Rudolph Andrew Ruehl Gary and Laura Ruesch Bill and Eva Rumpf Chris Rute Mark Sabin and Mary Moberg Sabin Tammy Saeger Tom and Judy Saeger Linda Sampson James Sanger and Mary Newton Mark Sauter Beth Savage-Saiia Michael and Susan Schall Joe and Carole Schlangen Christine Schlosser Judy and Tom Schmid Bob and Carol Schmidt Mary Ellen Schmidt James and Kathi Scholler George Schroeder and Mary Arenberg William and Judith Schuele Dean Schultz Robert Schweers Allison Scrivner David and Carrie Seeds Leslie and Patrick Seraphine Kristin and John Sheehan Scott and Dulcie Shoener Sandi Siegel Joseph and Amy Silvers Cindy and Randy Simatic Michelle Sirinek Brenda Skelton and Jim Bendtsen Gina Skibo Guy and Nancy Smith Mark and Minna Smith Margaret Sohm Gil Southwell Herzl Spiro and Barbara Kohl-Spiro Carlton Stansbury

Alec Stapleton Gillian Stewart James and Cynthia Stoll Bill and Judith Stone Richard and Susan Strait Lynn and Gregory Strowig Terry R. Sutter Thomas and Marilyn Swiontek Georgeane M. Szczygielski Jenifer and Joseph Tate Kent and Marna Tess-Mattner Grant and Diane Tews Sara Toenes Julie Tolan and Mark Wiesman Thomas and Patricia Towers Bernadette Vitola Elizabeth Vokac Sean and Colleen Walker Frank and Milena Walter Sargit Warriner Nancy Blanchard Watts Mark and Anne Weitenbeck Jack and Hester Werner Alberta Whitaker Susan Wiegner Frank and Vera Wilson William and Anne Wingate Richard and Margaret Winz Gene and Carmen Witt Prati and Norm Wojtal Melanie Wolf Daryl and Bonnie Wunrow Paul and Sandy Wysocki Mike Yost and Lisa Schuldt Mark and Evonne Zalewski Gertrude Zauner Terrence and Cindy Zens Ted and Ann Zess Sharon Ziegler Thomas Zigan and Scott Jones Jodi Zilinski Eve Joan Zucker Supporting Actor ($250-$499) Anonymous (47) 7Summits LLC Marlene Adland John and Mary Almasi Nancy Amacher Americana Flower Station David and Carol Anderson Debra Anderson and Kathleen Graff Keith and Paula Anderson Stacy and Tony Anguiano Steve and Joy Appel Sandra Arndt Robert W. Ater and Gregory W. Baer Jayne Ayers Charles and Cynthia Bade Jean J. Baesemann Kevin and Jean Ball Susan and Frank Ball Cheryl Banks Barbara Baron Martha L. Barry Mike and Ellen Bartel Jessica Bartelt Donna Bartolone Tom and Sally Basting Jane Batten Ben Bauer Charles Baumgardner and Susan Jans

Melissa and James Baxter Michael Bean Kathryn Beaudoin Nina Beck Natalie Beckwith Phil and Liz Behling Lee Beitzel and Jill Ritterbusch Terry Bell Marcella Benz Gerald and Sydell Bergtrom Lois Bernard Eric and Sherrie Berndt Evert and Cindy Berndt David Beyer Big Art Geoffrey and Karen Bilda Clyde Bingman Elin Bjorkman Ms. Deborah Bjorn Marsi Black Connie Blair Natalya Bleichwehl Bob Blitzke and Jane Grogan Carol Block Brian Borchardt and Jeff Morin Paul and Lynn Bostrom Bradley Impact Fund Jill and George Fahr Charitable Fund Timothy Brennan Mary Jo and Peter Brill Carla Brockman Jill Broekhuizen Rhonda Owens-Brown Tom and Joanne Brown Catherine Brownlee Jim and Ann Brownphy Anthony and Nancy Brzonkala Luke and Shannon Buffington Judy Bultman Evelyn Burdick and John Mahony John Burnson Thomas E. Bush and Rosalie Neufeld Julie Cabaniss Lewis Charles Cadkin and Susan Elizabeth Cadkin Living Trust The Caldwell Family Christopher and Kristine Cameron Marie Campos Geralyn and Bill Cannon Mary and David Carlson Linda and Mark Carlson Kevin and Judith Carr Sarah Carter Bonnie Cass Tobi Cawthra Gabe and Katrina Ceci Cherchian Family Foundation Mr. Richard Christenson Rich and Jen Church Samuel M. Cichanowicz Robert and Kay Clausen A.L. and Mary Ann Cleek Mary Coffee Kevin and Kristina Connor Rochelle Connor Suzanne and Don Cornell Cathy and Mario Costantini Louise Crowley Dr. Daniel and Patricia D’Angelo Dennis and Patricia Daniels Randall Daut and Patricia Ryan Richard and Mary Davenport

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2021/22 DONORS CONT. Barbara Dirks Davis Diana Davis Jeff Davis and Rachel Schneider Lois Ellen Debbink Tom DeChant and Paul Gibler Laura DeGolier Rod Dekruif and Valeria Rykowski Maureen Dempsey Thomas and Shirley Depies Lynn Dewing Lynda Di Pierro Anneliese and Max Dickman Diane Diel and David Zapecki Amy and Mark Diliberti Jerry Dishaw Kyle Dlabay Eugene Doda Linda Dohmen Kenneth Doine Douglas Dolge Ellen Drought James and Elizabeth Du Canto Sue and Dennis Duellman John and Margaret Dunn Kathie and Bob Dye Mary and Norm Dyer Sally Edgett Consuelo Edwards Stewart Edwards and Joanne Danforth Rosemarie D. Eierman Eugene Eisman Chris and Bonnie Ellerd Nancy Ellis Nelson Ellis Dennis and Cecile Engel Bryan and Lyn Eskra Gregg and Sara Everts Mike and Lynn Ewing Tom and Peggy Fahl Patti Farrell and Randy Gschwind Jill Feldman Alexis Fielek Thomas and Meghan Findley Jay and Judy Findling Thomas Fladeland Janet Fleck Eric and Bridget Fonstad Robert and Rachel Formolo Natalie Frankel Mary Liz Frenn Colleen Frentzel Katrina Fronberry Vincent Gallo Steve Gamm Jeffrey Gawelski Sheila and Don Geib Devora Gelin Burzoe and Nancy Ghandhi David and Mary Gibeaut Matthew and Nancy Gibson James and Sharon Gierahn Emma Gillette Phyllis Goertz Mark and Jacqueline Gold Larry and Geli Golopol Frank and Renee Gonzales Margaret Gonzales-Charles Lawrence and Hannah Goodman Steven Gravatt Dale and Mary Graves James M. Green William Griffith

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Robert and Barbara Gross Steven and Martha Gruen Mr. and Mrs. Callie Guay Carol Gustafson William Hable and Jane Tanner Douglas and Jane Hagerman James and Joan Hagner Tom and Deirdre Halat Eric Ham Joe and Jami Hanreddy Alexandra Hanson Rollie Hanson Heidi Harkins John and Judith Hartl Richard and Shirley Harvey Naomi Hawthorne Jean and Greg Heberer Ann and Charles Heide Jeffrey and Heather Hein Jeff and Nancy Held Thomas Heraly Kirn Hermberg Kathy Herson David Hetzel Laurie and Keith Hickman Ross Hightower Earl and Eugenie Hildebrandt Alan and Jean Hilgeman Ellen Hing and Chris Leadley Darla Hium Karol Hoerth Diane Holm Diane Holmes Suzy Clarkson Holstein Steve and Celeste Horvath Michael and Calley Hostad Dante and Jennifer Houston Dr. Lawrence Howards Richard and Esther Huiting Jessica and Josh Hunt Julie and Stephen Hupp Chris Hutchinson and Laura DeLain Kenneth and Mary Ingles William and Karen Irwin David Iwanowski Kevin and Angie Izard Darrel and Barb Jacobs Stephen Jacobs and Patricia Curley Mark Jacoby Neil Jaehnert Jeffrey and Jacqueline Jahnke Diane and Brian Jakubowski Donald Jarchow Jewish Community Foundation Lois Malawsky Donor Advised Fund Dorothy Rotter Donor Advised Fund Bryon and Gwen Johnson Mel Johnson Roy and Kathleen Johnson Renee Joos and Brandt Mylott Caroline Joyce Larry and Holly Jurss Carol Justin Marlene Kagen Eric Kaldor Janine Kalowski Wendy Kamerling Richard and Diane Kane Melissa Kanios Verner and Marilyn Kappes Timothy Karp Michael Kasprzak

James and Mary Kaufmann Allan Kauth Frances Kavenik William and Judy Kay Tom and Judy Keenan Jeff Kennedy Michele Kenner Jane Kilvin and Thomas Kelly Lee Kingston Nicholas Kitzman Kurt Kleman Don and Carol Klockow Dennis Klumb Joseph Kmoch Nancy Knapp Diane Knight Mary Knudten Theresa Koch Linda Kohl Steven and Ianne Koritzinsky Kathleen Kortas Kurt and Jean Kozma Kirky Kraemer Carol Krause Anthony and Susan Krausen Bruce and Shirley Krenzke Michael and Marjorie Kreuser Stanley Kritzik Kevin Krogmann Thomas Krout Ava Jean Krueger Jenni Kryscio Diana Kuehl Rick Kuester Anne Kumor Catherine La Fleur Joe Lange and Chelsea Coon Waldemar Lange Stacy and Joe LaPrad Barbara Larkin Dennis and Jeanne Larsen Steen and Janice Larsen Eric Larson and Susan Lewis Jim and Teri Larson Robert and Carolyn Lawrence Virgina Lawton Larry and Mary LeBlanc Cindy Leinfelder Ronald and Margaret Leonhardt Mary Fran Lepeska Lloyd and Sheri Levin Leonard and Carol Lewensohn Sally Lewis Michael Liebe Jan and John Liebenstein David and Mary Ann Lillich Elizabeth A. Lingen Dan and Helen Lococo Dr. Paul Loewenstein and Jody Kaufman Loewenstein Jeffrey and Jodi Logan Rosie and Silas Lohman Pat Lombardo Peter Lovance Dennis and Theresa Lowder Hedy Lukas and Bob Marshall Ronald Luskin LeRoy and Anne Lutz Michael J. Lynch Ellen MacFarlane Gena Malanche Allen and Sharon Marifke

#WeRepMilwaukee Ms. Diane J. Markiewicz Stephen Marks Robert Marold and Diane Boldt Janette Marsh Bill and Mary Martin Francisco and Mary Martinez Jean Maurer Thomas and Patrice McAdams Dan and Ada McAdams James McCormack Victoria S. McCormick Daniel and Carol McCoy Barbara McGinnis Jim and Colleen McGuigan Andrea McIlwraith Venora and Lafayette McKinney Alan and Nancy Meier Dean Meier and Sally Nantell Joyce Meinicke Heinz and Helen Melzl Michael and Linda Mesirow Joseph Meyer and Judy Foster-Meyer Beth Meyer and Dale Stohre Douglas Mickelson Meghan Miles Helen Miller Jennifer Miller Richard Minkley and Susan Hunter Robert and Jane Mitchell Wendy L. Moeller George and Elaine Monis Debra Moore David and Kathy Morris James Mortell Paul Mueller Steve and Mary Mueller Andreas Mueller-Blecking Richard and Isabel Muirhead Jack and Lucia Murtaugh Lisa Myers Kelly Natrop Sue Nelsen Jeff and Lisa Neubauer John and Jane Niebler Ed Niemiec Darryl and Laura Nitsch Dennis and Mary Ann Noe Joanne Nolde Michael Nottoli and Kerry Esser Kenneth and Elizabeth Nowakowski Joe Nutt David and Susan Ogden James and Clare Okraszewski Ed Olson and Linda Caldart-Olson Bara Omari Eric Oquist and Heather Deaton Marilyn Ottum Frank and Linda Paavola Jerry and Kate Parent Sandra Parish Jason and Amy Parry John Payton and Roger Hansen Shelia Payton Barbara Pelton Debby Penzkover David and Louise Petering Mark and Juliet Peterson Kenneth and Ann Phillips Ms. Ulla Pinion Nancy Polcyn James and Nancy Pomes Susan Porter

Sara Poullette Keith Powers Maurine Prawdzik Wendy Pribbanow Larry and Jeanne Prochnow Wendy Proctor The Purcell Family Mitchell and Renee Quick Julie Ragland and Russ Grabczyk Richard and Sally Raschick John and Christina Rater Friends of Alli and Jeff Janet Ray Uroos Raza Toby Recht Patrick and Noreen Regan Patrick Reilly Tiffany Reilly Jim and Lys Reiskytl Ray Rentmeester Paul and Kathie Richards David and Elizabeth Rickaby Jackie Rickel Donald Riegelman and Kathryn Rouse Sara Risley Carol Robinson Joseph Rogge Sarah Roidt Daniel and Carolyn Roskom Daniel and Karen Ross Pearl and James Ross Timothy and Cathy Rottmann Chuck Rozewicz and Maureen Fitzgerald Alicia and Bryan Sadoff Bernard and Marie Sandler Mike and Jan Schade Mary Schall Karen Scharrer-Erickson Kelly Schill Ron Schimmelpfennig Paul and Nancy Schlagenhauf Pat Schlick Gregory and Janet Schmeling Mary Schmitz and Paul Blochowiak Travis Schneider Michael Schneidler Sheryl Bunker Tom and Joanne Schoenecker Margaret Schueller Christy and Allen Schultz James Schultz and Donna Menzer Beverly Schwabe Clyde and Marge Schweitzer Scout Wine Merchants Judy Seidl Cheryl and Andy Seter Dr. Robert and Caryl Sewell Sonal Shah James Shields and Megan Miller-Shields Vicki Shimi Prashanti and Mysore Shivaram Duncan Shrout Kim Sienko Kirsten Simanonok Robert and Cindy Simon David Simpson and Debbie Schmidt Leslie and Marcia Singer Keeci Sjoberg Gordon and Mary Skare Sharilee Skiba Gail Sklodowska Warren and Patrice Skonieczny

Ralph and Kathy Skudlarczyk Dennis and Cathleen Slater David and Nancy Slinde P Smith and S Getowicz Don and Donna Soderberg Jeffrey Sokol and Family Heath Solon David and Melissa Songco Noceeba Southern Letts Neal and Marlyn Spear Dean Sperry James and Kathleen Springer Carol Sroka Catherine Staats Mary Stahl-Katte Jerrel and Judith Stanley Angela Stanley-Gudausky Philip Starr Kendra Stea Jeffery and Marjorie Stearns Barbara Steele Danae Steele Thad and Kim Steffen Aaron Stehling Bonnie Steindorf Tim Steinle John Stern Father Bob Stiefvater Kathy Stollenwerk Michael and Linda Stolz Steven Stone and Julie Banzhaf-Stone Melody and Bill Streeter Dave and Kathy Sturgill Jerry and Patricia Styberg Gail P. Sullivan Karen Sundelius Steve and Diana Susa Marjorie Sutton Kathryn Swanson Lee and Kristen Tan Paul and Donna Tanzer Carol and Mike Tarnoff Caitlin Taylor Linda Taylor Brooke and Patrick Tevlin Craig and Sarah Theander Dean and Kathy Thome Catherine Tikkanen Tom and Thom Charles Trainer and Anne Booth William and Suzanne Treichel Triangle Enterprises, Inc. Michele Tschopp Cynthia Tuszkiewicz Dee Uradnicek Mark Van Hecke Jana VanArsdale Gary and Virginia Vartanian Paul Verdu Robert and Louise Verwert Dena Vette Donna and Norman Vincent Roy and Ginny Wagner Mark and Jaci Wagner Diana Walker Mary and Greg Walz-Chojnacki Jack and Margaret Ward Mr. and Mrs. Francis T. Wasielewski Waukesha Community Foundation Thomas X. Herro Memorial Fund Milton and Janet Weaver David and Sally Weber

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2021/22 DONORS CONT. Mary M. Wegener Nina Weisling Dr. and Mrs. Paul Weisman Marie Weiss Mark Weissgerber Cindy and David Werner Stephanie Wesselowski Patricia and Robert White William and Mary Whitney Sandra Wiegand Jim and Libby Wigdale Patrick Williams

Penny Williams Tom and Marlys Williams Neil and Adria Willenson Kathleen Winrich Samuel Wisotzkey and Margo Kirchner Patricia Witt Jim and Diane Wittenberg Joseph and Gloria Wittig Zac Wolff and Sara Sackmaster Roger and Mary Wolverton Diana Wood Ross and Sandy Workman

Giovanna Wright Charles Yanke Bruce and Beth Yeko Craig Young and Sharon Busey James and Erika Zaiser Peter and Kathleen Zarwell Howard and Connie Zemlicka David Zerwick Ralph Zick Matthew Zietlow Mary Lou Zuege

IN KIND GIFTS Richard Blomquist

Cindy and Bryan Lorentzen

MEMORIAL GIFTS In Memory of 2020 Mary and Russ Klingaman In Memory of James Aasen Elma Anderson In Memory of Thomas Altenburg Lou and Jan Frank In Memory of Warren N. Arndt Sandra Arndt In Memory of Kathleen Awe James Awe In Memory of Rev. Clarence and Iris Ballenger Tracy Lee In Memory of Pam Best Cathy Dills In Memory of Bud Beyer Jean Flaherty In Memory of Ralph Bielenberg Mary Liz Frenn In Memory of Linda L. Bosetti Marie Bosetti and Tom Ehlen In Memory of Sally Breckenridge John Breckenridge In Memory of Frits Broekhuizen Jill Broekhuizen In Memory of Sally Buchbinder Waters Suzy B. Ettinger Foundation In Memory of Keith and Sheila Christiansen Jeff and Billie Christiansen In Memory of John A. Cliffe Karen Cliffe In Memory of Dad Steve and Diana Susa In Memory of Marjorie Day Sally J. Day In Memory of Edie DeBrue Alison Riedi In Memory of Jim and Jane Derks Jim and Flo Pearson In Memory of Dorothy Eddy Jeanne and William Sieger In Memory of Jean Eisman Eugene Eisman In Memory of Kathleen Fielder Anonymous In Memory of David Fleck Diane Dalton Foley & Lardner LLP Katherine Frontier Waldemar Lange In Memory of Joseph Frenn Mary Liz Frenn

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In Memory of Carol Funk Nancy Duthie In Memory of Ann Gallagher Jere McGaffey In Memory of Jake Gallegos A Proud Father In Memory of Ted and Ursula Gronski Theodore and Lauren Gronski In Memory of Sylvia Guldseth Sjolie Sarah Sjolie Parks In Memory of Jon Hale Davis Barbara Dirks Davis In Memory of Carolyn Hansen Anonymous In Memory of Sara Hansen Jeff and Joan Hansen In Memory of John Hansing Beth Hansing In Memory of William and Joan Hargarten Christine Hargarten In Memory of Richelle Harrington Calin Deborah Lampert In Memory of Jim Hartwig Marge Hartwig In Memory of Donald Hegg Kay Hegg In Memory of Ron and Carol Heinz Andrew, Angela, and Aili Jones In Memory of Charlotte Heise Deb and George Burke In Memory of Bart M. Huige Dr. Robert and Caryl Sewell In Memory of Sharon Johnson Beth Johnson In Memory of Joan Ketterman Dennis Ketterman In Memory of Otho and Winogene Kile Krista Kile In Memory of Susan and Homer Knight Margaret M. Knight In Memory of John and Gerry Kroboth Rick and Joan Kroboth In Memory of Eva Lange Mary Wieczorek In Memory of Debbie Lautenbach Mike Lautenbach In Memory of Christa Lee Lenisa Lee In Memory of Colleen Leonhardt Bigonia The Bigonia Family

In Memory of Carl Lutterbie Johanna Lutterbie In Memory of Mike Luty Kathy Luty In Memory of Ann Madden Anonymous In Memory of Karl and Mona Malden Bo Ivekich and Susan Dziedzic In Memory of Charles McClain Anna Rendall Tim and Bonnie Tesch In Memory of Bill McGair Marilyn McGair In Memory of Michael Meckl Anton and Doris Meckl In Memory of Kay Michel Janet Yanda In Memory of Annette B. Mickelson Douglas Mickelson In Memory of Ronald E. Mitchell BJ and Elizabeth Ermenc In Memory of Donnis Mohr Cynthia Rogers In Memory of Betty Moldenhauer Douglas and Susan Ehrick In Memory of Frank and Mary Mooney Douglas Johnson In Memory of Martha Moore Helen Moore In Memory of Ron Moore Dave and Jan Cronin In Memory of Kathleen Murphy Margaret Murphy In Memory of Carol Ann and Charles William Nicklies Mary and Tom Hawley In Memory of Dr. Thomas Pagedas Elaine Pagedas In Memory of Elizabeth Parenteau Lori Heidenreich In Memory of Mike Peters Evert and Cindy Berndt In Memory of Mary Beth Pleister Richard Pleister In Memory of Gwen Plunkett Robert and Roberta Coughlin Lois Ellen Debbink Jim and Barbara Dittl Nancy and Stephen Einhorn Suzy B. Ettinger Foundation John Haydon and Grace McBain-Haydon

#WeRepMilwaukee Ann Junker Dawn Marceau Bob and Jan Montgomery Jim Phillips Yolanda and Grant Reginato Gloria T. Stanford Bob and Marilyn Teper Cathy Wilsher and Nick Stanton Jane Zeft In Memory of Thomas E. Polzin Sr. Thomas Polzin In Memory of Chad Powell Bill and Mary Powell In Memory of Deb Reichel Bill and Chris Latham In Memory of Mary Rentmeester Ray Rentmeester In Memory of Dean K. Roe Carol Roe In Memory of Barbara Roeper Jennifer Roeper In Memory of Kris Schmidt Suzanne Schalig In Memory of Thomas F. Sharp Jerry Dishaw In Memory of Alan Shlimovitz Susan Marcus In Memory of Michael Paul Simsic

Anonymous In Memory of Barbara Southwell Gil Southwell In Memory of Julia Stanke Douglas and Ann Young In Memory of Patsy Steinbach Margaret Albrecht Jill and Bruce Anderson Skip Brossmann Judith and John Carlson Flores Komatsu Family Gretchen Trotier Tom Vigil In Memory of Betty Stellpflug Bill and Chris Latham In Memory of Sandra Stellpflug Zastrow Jim and Diane Wittenberg In Memory of Our Stephanie Judith Wimmer In Memory of Anne Stratton Frederick the Great Margaret Stratton and Gregory Norman In Memory of Katherine Styberg Jerry and Patricia Styberg In Memory of Roberta Tacke Amy Muehlbauer In Memory of Hilde Thomsen Paul and Lynn Bostrom

In Memory of Walter Thurow David Thurow In Memory of Llew and Alice Tietz Steven Tietz and Catherine Markwiese In Memory of Jo Ann Tomm Tim and Deborah Nustad In Memory of Diane C. Treptow Ron Treptow In Memory of Bruce VonHofmann A Lover of Theater In Memory of Jean Walker Janet Dunst In Memory of Sandra Weber A.J. Star John Weber In Memory of Nikki White and Daniel Ballenger Tracy Lee In Memory of Harvey Wichman Donna Wichman In Memory of Virginia Wise Anonymous In Memory of June Witteman Judy Bultman In Memory of Earl and Bernice Zamzow Scott and Meg Zamzow

In Honor of Judy and Gary Jorgensen Scott and Jill Jorgensen In Honor of John Kautza Anonymous In Honor of Ronald and Claudia Kirmsse Bill and Mary Martin In Honor of Isaac and Eli Lindner and Annie Jacques The Renee and Bernice Lindner Family In Honor Erik Lindquist Theresa Koch In Honor of Rev. Marietta Love George and Eileen Stone In Honor of Meg Lybeck-Smoak Judy Pier Lybeck In Honor of George MacDonald Adeline O’Malley In Honor of Shannon Mann Anonymous In Honor of Alton McDonald Barbara McDonald In Honor of Karen and Michael McKinney Kathy McKinney In Honor of the Staff of Milwaukee Repertory Theater Anonymous Bosch Family Tracy and Scott Jashinsky Sue and Bob Kinosian Anne Kumor Andy and Janet Martin Tim and Lisa Mooney John and Sue Northey Darlene Roberts The Russ’ Barbara Stein In Honor of Luke Nelson Lynn and Richard Wesolek

In Honor of James Neville Joanne Kohls In Honor of Tonen (Sara) O’Connor Brenda Skelton and Jim Bendtsen In Honor of Wendy Pauli and Adam Newman Ajay Kuttemperoor In Honor of Philip and Jensine Bill Beyer In Honor of George Piontek III Tracy Piontek In Honor of Rufus King HS’s 40th Anniversary of Godspell Kevin and Angie Izard In Honor of Scott Schmidt Bill and Judy Wingo In Honor of Scoot and Mike Friends of Alli and Jeff In Honor of Robert Sharon Valentine Fund In Honor of Frances Shea Armando and Jo Covelli In Honor of Gina Sprang Rose E. Spang In Honor of Ruth Stern Steven and Jean Stern In Honor of Bethany Thomas Judy and Dick Ginkowski In Honor of Sola Thompson Anonymous In Honor of Tighe Teresa Singh In Honor of Beverly Wickland Linda and Jeff Wickland In Honor of the Wille Family Cathy and Jordan Wille In Honor of Patricia and James D. Williams William and Jennifer Morales

HONORING GIFTS In Honor of Sean Anderson Kathy Anderson In Honor of Patsy Aster Joan Hardy In Honor and Appreciation of Patty and Jay Baker James and Elaine Sweet In Honor of Kathy Banzhaf Al and Leigh Buettner In Honor of Chad Bauman Carmen Pitre In Honor of Julius Biel Mary Campbell In Honor of Melita Biese Joanne Doehler In Honor of Bill Burgardt Peter and Nancy Leschke In Honor of Gabe and Evelyn Ceci Anonymous In Honor of Our Children and Grandchildren Pete and Mindy Sorenson In Honor of Ellen and Jim Flesch’s 50th Anniversary Wendy and Warren Blumenthal In Honor of Arthur Fowler Kirstin Richards In Honor of Connie Gavin and Robert Rothacker Julia Rothacker In Honor of Larry and Darcy Gill The Gill Family In Honor of Joe Hanreddy Estella and Charles Lauter In Honor of Judy Hansen Clifford and Janie Asmuth In Honor of Healthcare Workers Mr. and Mrs. Geo Scott In Honor of Lori Heidenreich Terrie Parenteau

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Our 2021/22 Season will be one of our largest and most ambitious seasons ever. We feel strongly that if we invest in our people, community and art on our stages, we will rebound quicker and serve as a catalyst for Milwaukee’s recovery from COVID-19. Now is your opportunity to help us stage our comeback by donating to Milwaukee Rep. Every dollar will help support the actors, designers and technicians who make our productions exceptional.

The Comeback

Challenge The Four-Four Foundation, David & Camille Kundert, and Tom & Molly Duffey will match every new or increased gift dollar for dollar up to $200,000, but only through December 31. Make your gift now and double your impact!

Reopening takes a tremendous amount of effort and resource. Join us and invest in the artists that make your Milwaukee Rep exceptional. To donate, visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com or call the Development Department at 414-290-5376. Gifts can also be made via stock, mandatory IRA distributions, or donor advised funds. Hedwig and the Angry Inch L-R: Matt Rodin & Bethany Thomas. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

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NEXT UP IN THE QUADRACCI POWERHOUSE

January 4 – January 30, 2022

. Diamond

n By Lydia R jese-Bolde Tinashe Ka Directed by

Declared the Best New Play of 2019 by The Wall Street Journal, this sensational theatrical event knocks it out of the park with a high intensity glimpse into the world of the first woman to go pro in baseball’s Negro Leagues. Filled with humor and the love of the game, this intimate and profoundly relevant portrait of America will have you cheering along.

Executive Producers

Robert Burrell • Judy Hansen