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4 Welcome to Between Riverside and Crazy Letter from Artistic Director Anna D. Shapiro
10 Rehearsal Photos 12 Bios Interview: Dignity Through It All 18
A conversation about Between Riverside and Crazy with Director Yasen Peyankov and Artistic Producer Aaron Carter
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Welcome to Between Riverside and Crazy When Stephen Adly Guirgis describes the apartment in which Between Riverside and Crazy takes place, he shares that it has “seen better days since the death of Pops’ beloved wife.” At first glance, it seems that care—the act of looking after, of providing for someone’s needs—is absent from this world. But care has not vanished: it has taken on surprising and unrecognizable forms. Whether it shows itself in the awkward morning ritual of two unlikely roommates or in the seemingly constant bickering of the apartments motley crew of inhabitants, a kind of minding, of love, in fact, is woven through this very particular day-to-day. That’s not to say that the people of Riverside aren’t selfish. They are: often destructively, violently so. But the insight that illuminates Guirgis’ bitingly funny exploration of dignity, power and responsibility is that selfishness and care are inextricably entwined. The characters of Guirgis’ plays—like the people watching them—are capable of holding competing desires simultaneously. Audrey worries about Pops AND wants to see him move on. Oswaldo values his conversations with Pops AND puts his own needs first. Junior loves his father AND wants to escape him. We are complicated, contradictory creatures. Friends behave as enemies. Those looking to take, suddenly give. A gesture of love becomes an act of aggression and selfishness suddenly blossoms into care. The joy of Between Riverside and Crazy is that Guirgis celebrates this messiness. He finds both laughter and beauty in it. As Lulu says “I may look like I look—but that don’t mean I AM how I look!” That declaration, paradoxically both an acknowledgement of contradiction and a demand to be seen as a wholly developed individual, captures the spirit of the entire play. Because self-preservation and our responsibilities to the ones we love are so closely bound together, some of the most surprising developments in the play occur when one turns into the other. And some of the most poignant are the moments when it is impossible to tell them apart. These energetic twists in the story, driven by characters who aren’t afraid to go after what they want—even if it’s the opposite of what they wanted the moment before—are part of what inspired Martha Lavey to select Between Riverside and Crazy to close out the season. Several of our shows this season have been contemplative, deeply moving meditations on the human experience. Riverside is an exploration of being human in the boisterous mode. It is profane, lyrical and shot through with a knowing humor that is derived from understanding the havoc we can wreak when we try to take care of one another and ourselves. Anna D. Shapiro, Artistic Director
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Between Riverside and Crazy By Stephen
Adly Guirgis Directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov†*
Steppenwolf Salutes the Sponsors of Between Riverside and Crazy
Featuring
Corporate Presenting Sponsor
Victor Almanzar,* Elena Marisa Flores,* Audrey Francis,* Tim Hopper,†* James Vincent Meredith,†* Lily Mojekwu,* Eamonn Walker*
Production Individual Production Sponsors Amy and Cameron Findlay Christine Albright and Lawrence Gill Holly and Matt Maloney Christopher and Eileen Murphy
Endowment Sponsor
Collette Pollard+ Scenic Design Natasha V. Dukich Costume Design Scott Zielinski+ Lighting Design Josh Schmidt+ Sound Design and Original Music Tanera Marshall Dialects Jessamyn Fuller Casting Aaron Carter Artistic Producer Laura D. Glenn* Stage Manager Cassie Calderone* Assistant Stage Manager
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Originally Produced by Atlantic Theater Company, New York, 2015. Neil Pepe, Artistic Director, Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director (in association with Scott Rudin) Produced by Second Stage Theatre, New York, 2015. Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Casey Reitz, Managing Director Between Riverside and Crazy is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for nonprofit professional theater. † member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble. * member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers. + member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829 of the IATSE.
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Cast and Contributors Cast (in alphabetical order)
Additional Staff
Victor Almanzar Oswaldo Elena Marisa Flores* Lulu Audrey Francis* Detective O’ Connor Tim Hopper†* Lieutenant Caro James Vincent Meredith†* Junior Lily Mojekwu* Church Lady Eamonn Walker* Pops
Cody Estle Assistant Director Yeaji Kim and Lauren Nigri Assistant Scenic Designers William Kirkham Assistant Lighting Designer Kirk Anderson Fight Choreography AJ Burkart, Ryan Luwe, Jake Palmer and Mark Vinson Additional Carpentry Lacie Hexom and Elizabeth Zevin Additional Properties Vanessa Rundle Run Crew Karina Kim and Sarah Lewis Additional Paint Alison McLeod Stage Management Apprentice Leean Torske and Derek Matson Artistic Engagement Associates
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Understudies (in alphabetical order) Echaka Agba Church Lady Kirk Anderson Lieutenant Caro Cyd Blakewell Detective O’Connor Aidaa Peerzada Lulu Terence Sims Junior, Oswaldo Phillip Edward Van Lear Pops
Setting Summer, recently. A rent-controlled apartment on Riverside Drive in New York City.
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Between Riverside and Crazy in rehearsal Photography by Joel Moorman
Cast members Lily Mojekwu and James Vincent Meredith*
Director Yasen Peyankov*
Cast member James Vincent Meredith* and director Yasen Peyankov*
Cast member Eamonn Walker
Cast members Elena Marisa Flores and Eamonn Walker
Cast member Tim Hopper*
Cast member Victor Almanzar
Director Yasen Peyankov* with cast members Victor Almanzar, James Vincent Meredith,* Elena Marisa Flores and stage manager Laura D. Glenn
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Cast member Eamonn Walker
Cast member Audrey Francis
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Between Riverside and Crazy Bios Victor Almanzar (Oswaldo)
is honored to be working at Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he was last seen in Grand Concourse. New York credits include Between Riverside and Crazy (Second Stage Theater and Atlantic Theater); In The Boogie Down (Repertorio Español); and Twelfth Night (Aaron Davis Hall). Television credits include Empire, Chicago PD and High Maintenance. Victor completed a lead role in the feature film 11:55. He was nominated for The Lucille Lortel award for Best Supporting Actor in the Pulitzer Prize winning play Between Riverside And Crazy. Victor received his MFA from The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University.
Elena Marisa Flores
(Lulu) is ecstatic to be back at Steppenwolf Theatre Company after last being seen in Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ production of The House On Mango Street. Elena spent two years on the Broadway National Tour of Mamma Mia! and has most recently been seen on network television in Chicago PD and Mind Games (with the occasional Chuck E. Cheese’s commercial sprinkled in). You can also find her making people sweat in Flybarre class at Flywheel Sports. Elena is very grateful to have the best, most supportive husband, family and friends in the world. Ball State represent. “CHIRP CHIRP!”
Audrey Francis
(Detective O’Connor) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where she was last seen in The Herd, as well as Where We’re Born, Life and Limb, Drunken City (Next Up) and Want (First Look). Other Chicago credits include Kill Floor (American Theater Company); Talking Pictures, The Actor (Goodman Theatre); Othello, Another Part of the Forest (Writers Theatre); and Awake and Sing! (Northlight Theatre). Television credits include Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, ER and Written Off. 12 Bios
Film credits include Dig Two Graves, Medal of Victory, Dustclouds and Chicago Overcoat. Her commercial and voiceover work include campaigns for Sears, Ford, Citibank, Kenmore, Quaker, Moen and Sideline. Audrey teaches at the University of Chicago and the School at Steppenwolf and is the proud owner and founder of Black Box Acting.
Tim Hopper (Lieutenant Caro)
is a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble. Recent Steppenwolf credits include Entrepreneur/Mr. Ferguson in The Compass, Adam Trask in John Steinbeck’s East of Eden and Boris in Russian Transport. He directed Buena Vista (2013 First Look Repertory). Television appearances include Chicago Med, Empire, The Americans and Chicago Fire. Film appearances include School of Rock, To Die For, Consumed and the upcoming Operator, Our Father and The Headhunter’s Calling.
James Vincent Meredith
(Junior) has been an ensemble member since 2007. Previous Steppenwolf credits include The March, Clybourne Park, The Hot L Baltimore, Superior Donuts (also on Broadway), Carter’s Way, The Crucible, The Bluest Eye (also Off-Broadway at New Victory Theater) and The Pain and the Itch. Other Chicago credits include Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (Lookingglass Theatre Company); Take Me Out (About Face Theatre); Duchess of Malfi, Othello (Writers Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing, Measure for Measure and Othello (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); as well as work at Goodman Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook and Piven Theater Workshop. James recently completed a three year stint as Mafala Hatimbi with the national tour of The Book of Mormon. Regional credits include shows at Michigan Shakespeare Festival and First Stage in Milwaukee. Television credits include Boss, Prison Break, ER, The Beast, Law and Order SVU and Chicago Code.
Lily Mojekwu (Church Lady) is rhapsodic about returning to Steppenwolf where she was last in the Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ productions of fml: How Carson McCullers Saved My Life and The Elephant Man, and as a performing understudy in The Brother/Sister Plays and Intimate Apparel. Chicago credits include Objects In the Mirror (Goodman Theatre); Look, We Are Breathing (Rivendell Theatre Ensemble); The Commons of Pensacola (Northlight Theatre); Luck of The Irish, Welcome Home Jenny Sutter, The Overwhelming, Well (Next Theatre); Romeo and Juliet (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); A Twist of Water (Route 66 Theatre), In Arabia, We’d All Be Kings and Greensboro: A Requiem (Steep Theatre). Television and film credits include Mind Games, Chicago Fire and the upcoming film The Year That Changed Us. “Lily’s favorite roles are wife to Jim, stepmom to Sophia (the word rhapsodic is for you, my dear!) and mom to rescue beagle Hudson.”
Stephen Adly Guirgis
(Playwright) is a member of LAByrinth Theater Company, New Dramatists, MCC’s Playwright’s Coalition, Ojai Playwrights Festival and New River Dramatists. His plays have been produced on five continents and throughout the United States. They include Our Lady of 121st Street (Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle Best Play Nominations, 10 Best Plays of 2003), Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train (Edinburgh Festival Fringe First Award, Barrymore Award, Olivier Nomination for London’s Best New Play), In Arabia We’d All Be Kings (2007 LA Drama Critics Best Play, Best Writing Award), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (10 Best Time Magazine and Entertainment Weekly) and The Little Flower of East Orange. He has received a 2006 PEN/ Laura Pels Award, a 2006 Whiting Award, a 2004 TCG Fellowship, new play commissions from Manhattan Theatre Club, Center Theater Group and South Coast Repertory. His play, The Eamonn Walker (Pops) Motherf**ker with the Hat, played on Broadway Theatre credits include Marc starring Chris Rock and Bobby Cannavale. It Anthony opposite Denzel received six Tony nominations including Best Washington in Julius Caesar, Play. His newest play, Between Riverside and Othello (Shakespeare’s Old Globe Crazy, which previously played at the Atlantic in London) and Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Theater Company and the Second Stage Theater, (Flipside). Films and television credits include won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Cadillac Records, Lord of War, Once In The Life, Duma, The Messenger, Legacy, Tears of the Sun; Yasen Peyankov (Director) (BAFTA and Peabody Award winning) London has been an ensemble member Weekend Television’s modern-day Othello, since 2002 and last appeared in Moses Jones, Kings, Lights Out and Inspector The Wheel. Recent Steppenwolf George Gentle. Eamonn is a Cable Ace winner for directing credits include Grand his portrayal of Said in HBO’s Oz and currently Concourse and Russian Transport as well as appears as Chief Boden in NBC’s Chicago Fire. Hushabye for First Look 2014 and The Glass Eamonn is honored to be performing on the Menagerie for Steppenwolf for Young Adults. Steppenwolf stage. He directed the Bulgarian premiere of August: Osage County at the National Theatre in Sofia, Bulgaria. Other directing credits include Uncle Vanya, Stars in The Morning Sky, Macbeth, Roberto Zucco, Go Away Go Away and Slavs! (European Repertory Company); Overweight, Unimportant, Misshape: A European Supper
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(Trapdoor Theatre); and Ladybird (Rushfort Productions) among others. On stage he has also appeared in productions at Goodman Theatre, Court Theatre, European Repertory Company, Next Theatre Company. Seattle Repertory Theatre, American Conservatory Theatre and made his Broadway debut in Superior Donuts in 2009. Film and television credits include A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas, Contagion, Transformers 3, Crime Fiction, The Company, The Mob Doctor, The Beast, Gifted Hands, Karen Sisco, Alias, The Practice, The Unit, Numb3rs and currently has a recurring role on Madam Secretary. He is the recipient of a Jeff Award, Fox Fellowship and currently serves as the Head of Theatre at the School of Theatre and Music at UIC where he also teaches acting and directs plays.
Collette Pollard (Scenic Design) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company where recent credits include George Orwell’s 1984, Head of Passes, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Heart is A Lonely Hunter, The House on Mango Street and Harriet Jacobs. Recent Chicago credits include Arcadia (Writers Theatre); One Man Two Guvnors (Court Theatre); Thaddeus and Slocum (Lookingglass Theatre Company); and Death & Harry Houdini at The House Theatre where she is a company member having designed 20-plus productions. Recent regional credits include Great Expectations (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); The Oldest Boy (Marin Theatre Company); Geller Girls, Good People and The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls (Alliance Theatre). “Many thanks to the endless support from her family.” Natasha Vuchurovich Dukich
(Costume Design) is delighted to be working with Steppenwolf Theatre Company again. Last season, Natasha designed costumes for Grand Concourse also directed by Yasen Peyankov. Previous Steppenwolf costume design credits include Glass Menagerie and House of Lily. Natasha is a founding member of TUTA Theatre, where she designs costumes and occasionally sets. Recent TUTA projects include Music Hall (set and costume design), Baal, Uncle Vanya
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and Brecht’s The Wedding. Other Chicago credits include projects at Trap Door, Theatre Y, Theatre at The Center, Light Opera Works, European Repetory Comany, Northwestern University Opera, Roosevelt and DePaul University Operas. Nationally Natasha’s work has been seen in Washington DC (most notably at Woolly Mammoth Theatre), Los Angeles, New York, Richmond, VA and internationally in the former Yugoslavia. Independent feature film costume designs include Black Mail and Cast in Grey. Natasha holds an MFA in Costume Design from University of Maryland, College Park.
Scott Zielinski (Lighting Design) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company after lighting Grand Concourse last season. His work has been seen extensively in New York and regionally throughout the United States. Internationally he has designed for productions in Adelaide, Amsterdam, Avignon, Berlin, Bregenz, Edinburgh, Fukuoka, Gennevilliers, Goteborg, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Linz, Ljubljana, London, Luang Prabang, Lyon, Melbourne, Orleans, Oslo, Ottawa, Paris, Reykjavik, Rotterdam, Rouen, St. Gallen, Shanghai, Shizuoka, Singapore, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna, Vilnius and Zurich. Upcoming projects include Trojan Women for National Changgeuk Company of Korea (Seoul). scottzielinski.com. Josh Schmidt (Sound Design and
Original Music) is thrilled to return to Steppenwolf Theatre Company after previously designing The Herd, Tribes, The Birthday Party, The March and Time Stands Still, among others. Other Chicago projects include Sweet Bird of Youth (Goodman Theatre) and designs at Writers Theatre (Associate Artist) and Northlight Theatre. His Broadway credits include Therese Raquin (Roundabout Theatre Company); House of Blue Leaves (Walter Kerr Theater); Brighton Beach Memoirs (Nederlander Theatre). Off-Broadway he has designed A Minister’s Wife (Lincoln Center); ADD1NG MACH1N3 (Minetta Lane Theatre); Whida Peru (59E59 Theaters); Dinner With Friends (Roundabout Theatre Company/Laura Pels
Theatre); Water By the Spoonful (Second Stage Theatre); Her Requiem (LCT3); When the Rain Stops Falling (Mitzi Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center); Dying for It, 3 Kinds of Exile (Atlantic Theater Company); and Model Apartment (Primary Stages). His awards and recognitions include Lortel, Outer Critics, Jeff, ASCAP, NEA/TCG, Prague Quadrennial 2007, Sundance Theatre Lab UCross 2012 and American Musical Theatre Voices—Honorary Grant (Signature Theatre).
Tanera Marshall (Dialects) is Associate Professor of Voice, Speech, and Dialects at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Film credits include The Divergent Series, Jurassic World, Black Hat, Public Enemies, The Immigrant, The Lucky Ones and Lay the Favorite. Television credits include Chicago Fire, Betrayal, Zoo, Satisfaction and the upcoming The Chicago Project. Broadway credits include national tours of Billy Elliot and Dirty Dancing. Chicago theatre credits include Pitmen Painters and A Walk in the Woods (TimeLine Theatre), Elmina’s Kitchen (Congo Square Theatre) and A Streetcar Named Desire (Metropolis Performing Arts Center). MFA, The Theatre School at DePaul. Laura D. Glenn (Stage Manager) is proud to
be celebrating her 26th year as an Equity Stage Manager for Steppenwolf Theatre Company where her credits include Domesticated, Grand Concourse, The Qualms, Slowgirl, Head of Passes, Three Sisters, Middletown, To Kill a Mockingbird, A Parallelogram, Superior Donuts, The Violet Hour, Buried Child (regional and Broadway productions), The Infidel, Space, Nomathemba and many others. Northlight Theatre credits include production stage management for Butler, Outside Mullingar, The Mousetrap, Chapatti, The Whipping Man, The Odd Couple, Ten Chimneys, Season’s Greetings, Sense and Sensibility, A Life, Souvenir, Retreat from Moscow, Permanent Collection, Cat Feet, Blue/Orange, Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie, Sky Girls, Rounding Third and A Skull in Connemara. International credits include Better Late (Northlight Theatre), Orange Flower Water
and Purple Heart (Steppenwolf ) at the Galway Arts Festival in Ireland and The Man Who Came to Dinner (Steppenwolf ) at the BITE festival at The Barbican in England.
Cassie Calderone (Assistant Stage Manager) returns to Steppenwolf Theatre Company for her ninth season after recently stage managing The Compass. With Between Riverside and Crazy, Cassie continues her working relationship with Yasen Peyankov having stage managed all of his Steppenwolf shows. Other Steppenwolf credits include Betrayal, Gary, Fair Use, The Glass Menagerie (twice), To Kill a Mockingbird, Venus, Man in Love, fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life, Head of Passes, The Wheel, The Gospel of Franklin, Grand Concourse, Marie Antoinette, Animal Farm, Hushabye and Russian Transport. Recent credits include The Heir Apparent and Othello (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); Song for the Disappeared (Goodman Theatre); Grease, A Chorus Line (Paramount Theatre); The Homosexuals (About Face Theatre); Million Dollar Quartet (Chicago); The MLK Project (Writers Theatre); The Sparrow (The House Theatre/Broadway in Chicago); and the Gay Games Opening Ceremony at Soldier Field. Regional credits include work with ArtsPower National Touring Theatre, Catharsis Productions, Opera Illinois, Portland Stage, the Colorado, Illinois and Virginia Shakespeare Festivals. Cassie is a proud new mama. “Much love to my little family.” Anna D. Shapiro (Artistic Director) began
working with Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1995 as the original director of the New Plays Lab and joined the ensemble in 2005. She has directed dozens of notable Steppenwolf productions, including the world-renowned production of Tracy Letts’s August: Osage County, for which she received 2008 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. In 2011 she was nominated for a Tony Award for Stephen Adly Guirgis’s The Motherf**ker with the Hat, which she also directed at Steppenwolf to critical acclaim. Additional Steppenwolf directing credits include Mary Page Marlowe,
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A Parallelogram, Up, The Unmentionables, The Pain and the Itch (also at Playwrights Horizons), Man from Nebraska, (named by TIME as one of the Year’s Top Ten in 2003), The Drawer Boy and Three Days of Rain, among others. Broadway credits include the sold-out run of Larry David’s Fish in the Dark, the revival of Steppenwolf’s This Is Our Youth and the revival of Of Mice and Men, which National Theatre Live selected as the first American production to be broadcast to over 700 cinemas. Anna is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and Columbia College and the recipient of a 1996 Princess Grace Award, as well as the 2010 Princess Grace Statue Award. She is a professor in Northwestern’s Department of Theatre and served as the Director of the Graduate MFA Directing Program from 2002 – 2014.
David Schmitz (Managing Director) has worked at Steppenwolf Theatre Company for 10 years, serving in the role of Director of
Finance and Administration, General Manager and currently as Managing Director. Prior to working at Steppenwolf, David was the General Manager at Lookingglass Theatre Company, Associate Artistic Director of Stage Left Theatre and Business Manager at the entertainment agency Adair Performance. Currently, he serves as Vice President of the Board for The House Theatre of Chicago and is a former board member for the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce. David has worked as a strategic planning, business practices, finance and hiring consultant for numerous Chicago organizations, including The House Theatre of Chicago, The Hypocrites and Stage Left Theatre, among others. He holds a BA in theatre from the University of Northern Colorado, an MFA from the Theatre Conservatory at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University and a Certificate in Non Profit Management from Roosevelt University.
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Dignity Through It All:
A conversation about Between Riverside and Crazy with Director Yasen Peyankov and Artistic Producer Aaron Carter
Yasen Peyankov: I have been a fan of
Stephen [Adly Guirgis] for years—I love his work. When I read this play it felt so personal, and it just kind of hit me. I was like, “Wow this is something extraordinary. It’s funny, it’s tragic, it’s about family, it’s about society, about race… I mean there are just so many problems in this play!” It’s a play about a lion who has lost his dignity. And through some circumstances, and some of them quite miraculous actually—even magical—he ends up getting his dignity back. It’s a play about a family trying to hang together after a great deal of tragedy and trauma. The matriarch, Dolores, has recently passed away. She held the family together through thick and thin. It hasn’t been easy—Pops, a black former cop was shot years ago by a white rookie policeman and is embroiled in a lawsuit with the city. His son Junior is an ex-con. While Pops navigates the lawsuit, he is also working to hold onto his spacious rent-
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YP: Yeah, you see it in a large flat screen TV sitting next to a piece of mid-century furniture. There are so many things… the minute I entered that apartment I was like, “Oh my God I’m in the play, I’m in the play.” Ultimately it was the humanity of the play that attracted me, and that humanity was so apparent when we visited Stephen in his home. Stephen is an extremely generous guy and he surrounds himself with a diverse group of people. Just like in the play, there are always people living at that apartment. And just like in the play, his upstairs neighbors are paying ten times what he pays… because people do stupid sh*t like that especially in New York… Like Pops, Stephen is the king of this last oasis of rent control. And he has an open door policy. The door is unlocked and anybody can come in and go out.
controlled apartment, in part because he is still mourning the loss of his wife and this is his last connection to Dolores. The apartment is the gift he can leave for his son, who definitely needs more than a leg up to get back his life. AC: The apartment itself has a very important place in the story. YP: I had been thinking about why the apartment means so much to this man and I didn’t get that answer until Collette Pollard, the set designer, and I went to visit Stephen in his apartment. Stephen was really gracious with his time. After spending over three hours in his apartment, it confirmed my initial feeling about the play being a personal one. I just didn’t know how personal it was. There are a lot of parallels between Stephen’s life and this play. AC: One of the ideas that you and Collette have talked about, which I think is reflected both in the design and in the script itself, is
AC: One of the things that I like about the play is it asks: What do we do with the past? How do we try to overcome the things we’ve done to ourselves and the things that have happened to us?
Illustrations by Donovan Foote
Aaron Carter: What drew you to this play?
the ad hoc living that’s happening on top of the mother’s touches. Even though time has passed, you can still see the evidence of the care that Dolores provided. And there are some images from your research trip where you can see that, right?
YP: Exactly… and how do we retain our dignity through it all? That’s something everyone can relate to but in this play the conversation about dignity is also very much about race. I was driving the other day and listening to the radio and they were talking about the Chicago Police Department and how many
African Americans are saying they feel disrespected by the police. Dignity is a very personal thing, that’s the most vulnerable side in all of us. I mean we all have dignity and any time someone tries to take it away, or even chip a little bit away at it, it just hurts so much. Think about all the times you’ve been really offended. It had something to do with somebody putting you down. In Pops’s case his struggle to get his dignity back is not just about one traumatic racially charged incident, but a lifetime of societal disrespect. AC: And apart from Pops’s struggle to get his dignity back, there is also Junior working to maintain dignity in his father’s eyes. YP: It’s the most important thing for Junior: to get that “I love you” from his father. That validation. Because he loves his dad, and he knows his dad is not perfect right? Their relationship is so real… and fraught and full of love. AC: Yes but also so sad. Pops is “pops” to everybody in that play, so many people think of him and refer to him as a father figure. And it’s so easy for Pops to be generous with so many people and so hard for him to be generous to his son. YP: Because Pops is disappointed. I think what happened was ever since Junior was a little kid Pops would repeat “don’t f*cking disappoint me.” And kids, especially at a young age, they’re rebellious so Junior did exactly what Pops told him not to do. It’s sad, yes, but so normal. Again… so human. But now in adulthood those two are trying to mend wounds, find forgiveness for each other and learn how to be a family again.
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Collette Pollard’s Design Notebook
Inspiration for the Between Riverside and Crazy Scenic Design Last fall, Between Riverside and Crazy director Yasen Peyankov and I flew to New York City to visit playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis in his home. We knew Stephen lived in an apartment on Riverside Drive and we thought it would be helpful to not only get some face time with the playwright, but also to see an example of the type of apartment in which the play might be set. The trip was invaluable; we had not anticipated just how informative it would be and Stephen’s apartment quickly became the singular inspiration for my design. Here are some of the highlights of our trip.
Stained Glass
Reading the script, I dreamt of stained glass windows in the apartment for the Church Lady’s entrance. Never expecting to see such a feature, it was a true surprise to be greeted by these windows and the window bench in the hallway. This style of windows, in which there is an air shaft that looks out to a brick wall, are very common in New York City. Though they never receive sunlight, these decorative windows were installed to create interest and beauty where there wasn’t a view. They allow the Steppenwolf design team to add magic to a moment and heighten the scene.
Flooring
Here is a picture of the apartment’s flooring, French doors and chandeliers, with Stephen in the background. The parquet floor you see runs throughout the entire apartment. It was helpful to see the flooring in person for scale, color and wear, so we could later recreate it. Moreover, because the same floor runs through the entire unit, we were able to treat the whole stage deck with these tiles, allowing for a more fluid and flexible staging; scenes could take place in the kitchen, dining room or bedroom without having to delineate the space with different flooring treatments. Since this original floor can’t be purchased, each tile was CNC cut from plywood, routed, individually painted and hand laid. In this picture you can also see the original chandeliers that were throughout the apartment.
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Whole Apartment View
Typical of Riverside Drive apartments, Stephen’s home had a great open layout, beautiful moldings and big windows letting in gorgeous light. Everything in the apartment, outside of the wallpaper and years of paint, is original to the building.
Wallpaper
Here’s a picture of Yasen in front of this amazing period wallpaper. In order to keep focus on the actors in the play, we didn’t end up using green paper in the actual set. Still, we were inspired by the pattern and that inspiration found its way into the final vision.
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Transom
This picture shows the original stained glass transoms that were found throughout the home, as well as the panel doors that lead to all the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Yasen Peyankov & Collette Pollard Yasen and I on the roof of the Riverside apartment building after speaking with Stephen.
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Tom Pearl Production Manager Brianna Parry Assistant Production Manager Erin Cook Company Manager and Assistant to the Artistic Director Mike Donohue Technical Director Christopher Kristant Shop Foreman
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Executive Committee
Nora Daley, Chair Eric Lefkofsky, Secretary Paul W. Goodrich, Treasurer Henry S Bienen Carole L. Brown Douglas R. Brown Elizabeth H. Connelly Keating Crown Rich Feitler Matthew Gray Caryn Harris L. Heather Mitchell Lynn Lockwood Murphy Kenneth J. Porrello Deborah H. Quazzo Randall K. Rowe Bruce Sagan Harry J. Seigle Stephanie B. Smith John R. Walter Helen Zell
Trustees
Sarah Beardsley Michael W. Bender Marlene Breslow-Blitstein Ebs Burnough Terri L. Cable Robin Tennant Colburn Beth Boosalis Davis Amy Eshleman Juliette Feld D. Cameron Findlay Lawrence M. Gill Aimee Graham Robert J. Greenebaum, Jr. John Hart Jon Michael Hill Dennis D. Howarter George A. Joseph Donna La Pietra Tracy Letts Mary Ludford Ronald J. Mallicoat, Jr. Holly Maloney Tarell Alvin McCraney David E. Mendelsohn Verett Mims Christopher M. Murphy Yasen Peyankov David C. Pisor Merle Reskin Robert Sanborn Manuel “Manny� Sanchez Anna D. Shapiro Matthew Shapiro Colette Cachey Smithburg Elliot A. Stultz
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Leading Contributors 40th Anniversary Season Sponsors
The Crown Family Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Liz and Eric Lefkofsky J.P.Morgan Northern Trust J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation
Steppenwolf Ensemble Fund multi-year commitment to Steppenwolf’s artistic development Grand Patrons
Julie and Roger Baskes Joyce Chelberg The Davee Foundation The Harris Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. King Harris Kathy Harris Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Szokol Mr. and Mrs. William Friend Mr. and Mrs. John Harris John Hart and Carol Prins Liz and Eric Lefkofsky The Negaunee Foundation Merle Reskin Helen Zell
Distinguished Patrons
Anonymous Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior Henry and Leigh Bienen Betty Bradshaw Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly Amy and Cameron Findlay Richard and Mary L. Gray Bob and Amy Greenebaum George A. Joseph and Carolyn Bateman Steven D. Loucks Jim and Kay Mabie Holly and Matt Maloney Lynn Lockwood and Barrett B. Murphy Harry and Susan Seigle Toni Sandor Smith Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst
Season Production Support
Allstate Insurance Company Ameriprise Financial Dr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Berman Douglas R. Brown Phil and Mary Beth Canfield The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation The Roy Cockrum Foundation Elizabeth H. Connelly Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund Donald and Anne Edwards
Becki and Scott Etzler Christine Albright and Lawrence Gill Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Marian, Fruman and Lisa Jacobson Nancy A. Lauter Melcher Charitable Foundation Janet Melk L. Heather Mitchell and Kenny Mitchell J.P.Morgan Christopher and Eileen Murphy National Endowment for the Arts Northern Trust PEAK6 PwC J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Razorfish Robert and Louise Sanborn Matthew Shapiro Colette Cachey Smithburg and Tom Smithburg Bill and Orli Staley Robert and Leslie Zimmerman
New Plays, New Artists, New Audiences
The Davee Foundation Doris Duke Charitable Foundation The Edgerton Foundation The Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Nonprofit Finance Fund Prince Charitable Trusts Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Theatre Communications Group Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Zell Family Foundation
Steppenwolf for Young Adults
ADM Allstate Insurance Company Alphawood Foundation Paul M. Angell Foundation Baxter International, Inc. Helen Brach Foundation Capri Capital Partners, LP Ann and Richard Carr CME Foundation CNA Financial Corporation The Crown Family The Field Foundation of Illinois Mary and Paul Finnegan Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Doug and Cynthia McKeen Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation The Negaunee Foundation Northern Trust Charitable Trust Polk Bros. Foundation Robert and Louise Sanborn
Dr. Scholl Foundation Steppenwolf Associates United Airlines
Professional Leadership Programs & Multicultural Fellowship American Express Joyce Foundation J.P.Morgan
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2015/16 Season Sponsors Steppenwolf’s reputation derives from our willingness to take on challenging, ambitious projects. Our future relies upon the generous support of season sponsors who provide invaluable resources for the work of our actors, directors and playwrights. We thank you for your commitment to the vision of our ensemble. Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s 2015/16 season is generously sponsored by: Grand Benefactors
Gary Sinise Foundation
Major Support of General Operations and Special Projects Buchanan Family Foundation Julius Frankel Foundation The Reva & David Logan Foundation John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Prince Charitable Trusts Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert Rhoades Foundation Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust The Shubert Foundation, Inc. Smart Family Foundation The Wallace Foundation
Benefactors
2016 Gala
The Crown Family Nora Daley and Sean Conroy Grosvenor Capital Management Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Exelon King and Caryn Harris and the Harris Family Foundation The Negaunee Foundation Pfingston Partners, L.L.C. PNC J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation PwC
2015/16 Steppenwolf Salutes Women In The Arts Luncheon BMO Harris Bank Helen Zell
Official Exclusive Airline United Airlines
Official Lighting Sponsor ComEd
Official Marketing Partner Ogilvy & Mather, Inc.
Contact Sandy Karuschak, Director of Development, at 312-654-5621 or skaruschak@steppenwolf.org to learn more about unique ways to support the work on our stages.
For more information on how you can support Steppenwolf’s artistic intiatives as a sponsor or corporate partner, please contact Kristy Conway at 312-654-5698 or kconway@steppenwolf.org.
Corporate Arts Council Steppenwolf’s Corporate Arts Council brings together a community of smart, innovative companies to connect in a unique, exciting environment here at the theater. Supporting Steppenwolf’s mission to champion new talent within the theater, the Corporate Arts Council engages members throughout the year to network, entertain, and give back. The 2015/16 Corporate Arts Council members: Allstate Insurance Company Meghan Sporleder Ameriprise Financial Patricia Moll Aon Nichole Barnes Marshall Archer Daniels Midland Company Benjamin Bard Baker & McKenzie LLP Juan Carlos Gonzalez Dentons US LLP Mark Hanover DLA Piper LLP (US) Katrina Hausfeld
Exelon Corporation Jason Decker Faegre Baker Daniels Patrick M. Miller J.P.Morgan Kelly Epstein Kirkland & Ellis LLP Mark Filip Make it Better Media Susan B. Noyes Newcastle Limited Michael Haney
Northern Trust Mark Taylor PwC Vilma Chan Razorfish Ian Sohn Sidley Austin LLP Elizabeth Schubert Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Brian Duwe Winston & Strawn LLP Michael Falk
For more information on how you and your company can become a Steppenwolf Corporate Arts Council member, please contact Max Lando at 312-654-5697 or mlando@steppenwolf.org.
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Community Volunteers New Play Development Fund Committee supports Steppenwolf’s mission to be a preeminent producer of new American plays. Deborah Quazzo*, Chair Julie Baskes Douglas R. Brown* Susan O. Berhoef Joyce Chelberg Robin Tennant Colburn* Jay Franke Caryn Harris* Liz Lefkofsky Jim Mabie Robert Sanborn* Matthew Shapiro* Colette Cachey Smithburg* Helen Zell*
Education Committee advocates for the programming of Steppenwolf for Young Adults and for access to quality arts experiences for teens and teachers. Robert Sanborn*, Chair Sarah Beardsley* Michael Bolton Sheila Chapman Beth Boosalis Davis* Jeremy Dunn Amy Eshleman* Juliette Feld* Jane Fleming Paul Gaynor Larry Grimm Caryn Harris* John Hart* Solveig Herzum Lynn Lockwood Murphy* Nicole Losurdo Sybil Madison-Boyd Susan Noel Ashley Pettit Anne M. Phillips Donald J. Phillips II Deborah Quazzo* Sydney Sidwell Jennifer Stuart Elliot A. Stultz* Annie Tully Greg Veza David Wagener Nina A. Winston Bobbi Zabel
Directors Circle Committee
helps steward and grow the theater’s largest donor program. Frances E. Tuite, Chair Patricia Bobb Janyce D. Brengel Bryce Cooper Beth Boosalis Davis* Greg Desmond Ritu Dhingra Julie Gustafson Mike Gustafson Rebecca Johnston Sherri Kayser Michael LaTona Susan Lichtenstein Stephanie Linn Beth Loeb Cathy Nathan Steven Redfield Toni Sandor Smith Gail Steingold Gail Straus
2016 Gala
Steppenwolf’s Gala Co-Chairs plan the signature fundraising event led by the theater’s Board of Trustees. Nora Daley* and Sean Conroy Keating* and Caroline Crown Liz and Eric* Lefkofsky Tracy Letts* and Carrie Coon Anna D. Shapiro* and Ian Barford
Women in the Arts Luncheon Committee spearheads our annual fundraising event, honoring leading artists in theater, film and television. Sarah Beardsley* Marlene Breslow-Blitstein* Vilma Chan Elizabeth H. Connelly* Nora Daley* Mary A. Dempsey Kelly Epstein Amy Eshleman* Noreen Gallagher Lynn Hauser Donna La Pietra* Lynn Lockwood Murphy* Susan Oleari Deborah Quazzo* Elizabeth Schubert Anna D. Shapiro* Katie Spring Susan Warrington Nina Winston Helen Zell*
Corporate, Foundation & Government Contributors Planned Giving Advisory Committee, comprised of finance
and legal professionals, provides expertise in estate planning activities to support the theater. Christine Albright, Chair Andrew R. Gelman Edward A. Gershman James H. Goodrich Julie Gustafson Leigh S. Harter Julie Hendricks Kathryn Kennedy Robert LoPrete Pamela L. Lucina Theresa Marx Colleen McElligott Susan A. Payne Judith M. Pieper Claudia B. Sangster Kathleen O’Hagan Scallan Richard B. Thies Frank Trocchio
Young Adult Council, a unique after-school program for high school students, immerses them in Steppenwolf’s operations and organizes events for their peers around Steppenwolf productions. Dulce Carino Alexis Cuadrado Kayla Devereux Remy Dhingra Myles Gebert Charlotte Jackson Lilian McGrady Daisianee Minenger Eryk Nytko Gloria Oladipo Kathleen Ortiz Maya Ortiz Sarah Powers Maria Privitera Jasmine Purnell NaVada Reed Olivia Shine Samantha Tennant Deveon Treadway Chad Tucker Sai Vavricek Anika Waco
Grand Benefactors ($100,000+) The Roy Cockrum Foundation The Davee Foundation‡ Lefkofsky Family Foundation‡ John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation‡* Andrew W. Mellon Foundation‡ J.P.Morgan* The Negaunee Foundation‡ Ogilvy & Mather, Inc. Prince Charitable Trusts Shubert Foundation, Inc. Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust‡ United Airlines The Wallace Foundation‡ Zell Family Foundation‡ Benefactors ($50,000 – 99,999) Anonymous Allstate Insurance Company* Alphawood Foundation Paul M. Angell Foundation The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation ComEd Edgerton Foundation Julius Frankel Foundation The Harris Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. King Harris Kathy Harris Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Szokol Mr. and Mrs. William Friend Mr. and Mrs. John Harris The Joyce Foundation‡ Laurents/Hatcher Foundation The Reva & David Logan Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Northern Trust* PNC Polk Bros. Foundation* PwC Smart Family Foundation‡ Theatre Communications Group, Inc. Vinci Producers ($25,000 – 49,999)
To get involved or learn more, please contact Eric Evenskaas, Associate Director of Development, at 312-654-5615 or eevenskaas@steppenwolf.org. * Steppenwolf Trustee
Anonymous American Express Ameriprise Financial Archer Daniels Midland Company BMO Harris Bank* Capri Investment Group Chicago Community Trust DLA Piper LLP (US) Doris Duke Charitable Foundation‡ Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Grosvenor Capital Management
Illinois Arts Council, a state agency PEAK6 Pfingsten Partners, L.L.C J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation Razorfish Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust Seigle Family Foundation Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation Gary Sinise Foundation Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Vanguard Charitable
Patrons ($10,000 – 24,999)
Anonymous (3) Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Aon Baker & McKenzie LLP BNY Mellon Wealth Management Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois The Boeing Company BOKA Restaurant Group Helen Brach Foundation Buchanan Family Foundation Citadel LLC CME Group Foundation CNA Financial Corporation* Crown Packaging International/ Polycon Industries Inc. Dentons US LLP Dover Foundation Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund Faegre Baker Daniels The Field Foundation of Illinois Grainger Foundation Graycor, Inc. Green Courte Partners, LLC GrubHub Illinois Tool Works Foundation Kirkland & Ellis LLP Make It Better Media McDermott, Will & Emery McKinsey & Company, Inc. Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Melcher Charitable Foundation National Philanthropic Trust Newcastle Limited Norcon, Inc The Orlebeke Foundation PUBLIC Chicago, An Ian Schrager Hotel Rhoades Foundation Dr. Scholl Foundation Searle Family Trust Sidley Austin LLP Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
* Corporations and foundations that have made employee matching gifts
‡ Multi-year pledge
The Smithburg Family Foundation Swett & Crawford John and Carol Walter Family Foundation William Blair & Company, LLC Winston & Strawn, LLP
Sustainers ($5,000 – $9,999)
Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc. Modestus Bauer Foundation Baxter International Inc.* Mary Dempsey, Philip H. Corboy Foundation Deloitte John R. Halligan Charitable Fund Irving Harris Foundation Hotel Lincoln Hub International Ice Miller LLP Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation Richenthal Foundation Schiff Hardin LLP Siragusa Foundation Takiff Family Foundation
Sponsors ($2,500 – 4,999)
Amsted Industries Foundation Baird Barclays Capital Freehand Chicago Frost Lighting Co. of IL., Inc. KlearSky Solutions, LLC Sahara Enterprises, Inc. Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Foundation Louis & Nellie Sieg Fund Suite Home Chicago Westside Mechanical Group
Guarantors ($1,000 – 2,499)
The Arts Federation Complete Mailing Service Inc. Crowe Horwath, LLP Hamilton Thies & Lorch LLP Innovative Benefits Consultants Johnson & Johnson Children’s Memorial Hospital Campaign Mesirow Financial New Horizon Foundation Plante Moran Starshak Winzenburn
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Endowment Sponsors Hope Abelson Fund for New Play Development Artistic Endowment established through the Leading National Theatres Program, a joint initiative of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Douglas R. Brown Playwright/Director Endowment Fund Ford Foundation Artistic and General Operating Endowment Funds
Individual Contributors Directors Circle Richard and Mary L. Gray Production Endowment Fund John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund for the Development of New Work The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Daniel E. McLean National and International Production Fund Avy and Marcie Stein Sustaining Fund for the Ensemble
Steppenwolf Board Designated Endowment Fund Steppenwolf Theatre Company Endowment Fund created with Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust Nancy L. Wald Production Endowment Fund John and Carol Walter Production Endowment Fund
Individual Contributors Visionary Circle We are honored to recognize the following individuals who have included Steppenwolf in their will or estate plans. The esteemed members of the Visionary Circle help ensure the vitality of Steppenwolf for future generations. Contact Sandy Karuschak at 312-654-5621 or sandyk@steppenwolf.org to learn more about the giving options to consider in your estate planning. Anonymous Valerie and Joseph Abel Robert C. Anderson Dr. Marvin and Joyce Berman Norma Borcherding Douglas R. Brown Janice and Rob Esser Robert H. Glaze Michael Goldberger
Michael Hansen and Nancy Randa John Hart Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Tom Irwin Stephen Johnson Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck Melanie G. Larch Dr. Paul Lisnek
Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall Sylvia J. Pozarnsky Merle Reskin Dr. Edward O. Riley T. Marshall Rousseau Patrick J. Schauer Harry Seigle Judy Sugarman
We remember the following members of the Steppenwolf family who have made a bequest to the theater. Their legacy will help to ensure that Steppenwolf continues to flourish. Hope A. Abelson Alba Biagini Nelson D. Cornelius
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Jo Hopkins Deutsch Marjorie Douglas James F. Oates
Andrea Romain and Cleo V. Orthel Rose L. Shure Nancy L. Wald
The generosity of Steppenwolf’s Directors Circle members annually provides vital support for Steppenwolf’s many streams of artistic and community programming. In recognition of their contributions, members receive complimentary subscriptions with VIP ticketing services and are invited to private events with the artists of Steppenwolf. Donors with ‡ have made a generous multi-year pledge. To join this distinguished group, call Jessica Gretch at 312-654-5672 or e-mail directorscircle@steppenwolf.org. Premier Patrons ($50,000+)
Anonymous Julie and Roger Baskes‡ Sarah Beardsley and Dr. Christopher Randolph‡ Michael Bender and Sheridan Prior‡ Leigh and Henry Bienen‡ Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Berle Blitstein Terri L. Cable Joyce Chelberg‡ Elizabeth H. Connelly The Crown Family‡ Caroline and Keating Crown Nora Daley and Sean Conroy‡ Rich and Margery Feitler Amy and Cameron Findlay‡ Bob and Amy Greenebaum‡ King and Caryn Harris‡ John Hart and Carol Prins‡ Pam and Dennis D. Howarter George A. Joseph and Carolyn Bateman‡ Liz and Eric Lefkofsky‡ Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy‡ Mary and Bill Ludford Ronald J. Mallicoat Jr. Holly and Matt Maloney‡ Christopher and Eileen Murphy Merle Reskin Robert and Louise Sanborn Manny Sanchez and Pat Pulido Sanchez Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Sue and Harry Seigle‡ Elliot A. Stultz Helen Zell‡
Grand Patrons
($25,000 – $49,999) Betty Bradshaw Douglas R. Brown Ann and Richard Carr Beth Boosalis Davis and Maxwell S. Davis Kent and Liz Dauten Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly‡ Amy Eshleman and Lori Lightfoot Christine Albright and Lawrence Gill Valerie and Paul Goodrich Leslie and Matthew Gray Mrs. John M. Hartigan Marian, Fruman and Lisa Jacobson Nancy A. Lauter Janet Melk Mr. and Ms. David E. Mendelsohn L. Heather Mitchell and Kenny Mitchell
Adele and Michael E. Murphy Pam Netzky and Ashley Hemphill Deborah and Stephen Quazzo Randy and Susi Rowe Matthew Shapiro Toni Sandor Smith‡ John and Carol Walter Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst‡
Distinguished Patrons
($10,000 – $24,999) Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Berman Ebs Burnough Phil and Mary Beth Canfield Mr. and Ms. John A. Canning, Jr. Julie and Bill Casserly Donald and Anne Edwards Becki and Scott Etzler Mary and Paul Finnegan Nene Foxhall Gordon and Wendy Gill Richard and Mary L. Gray‡ Cathy Iverson Tracy Letts and Carrie Coon Steven D. Loucks‡ Jim and Kay Mabie‡ Jeffrey Maling and Rebecca Johnston Cynthia Luse-McKeen and Douglas McKeen Verett Mims David and Hilary Pisor Kenneth J. Porrello and Sherry L. McFall Penny Pritzker and Bryan Traubert Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Anna D. Shapiro and Ian Barford Stephanie B. Smith and Gerald Smith Colette Cachey Smithburg and Tom Smithburg Tom and Blaine Wells Nina B. Winston Ronald and Geri Yonover Robert and Leslie Zimmerman
Patrons ($5,000 – $9,999)
Anonymous (3) Ms. Sara Albrecht Loren Almaguer and Frank Gerleve William and Sharon Baker Gerry Barad Kevin Boehm and Courtney Moon Michael and Cathy Brennan Lois Browning Michael and Merle Cahan Carol and Douglas Cohen Gia and Isaac Colunga Jerry and Josephine Conlon Fred J. Costello and Ann G. Nobis
Mary A. Dempsey Mary M. Emerson John and Katherine Fox Juliette Feld and Andrew Grossman M. Julie and Michael Gustafson Ms. Joan Harris Mrs. Louise Hart Judy and Jay Heyman Jon Michael Hill David Hiller Adam and Denise Hoeflich Stephen Johnson David and Susan Kalt Jen and Brad Keck Dr. and Mrs. Jane Fleming Pamela Kendall-Rijos and John Rijos Brad and Kim Keywell Jim and Sue Klein Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lad Christine and Michael LaTona Martha Lavey Marvin J. Leavitt and Susan Karkomi Robert M. and Diane V. S. Levy Brian Lukanic and Kelly Dixon Amos and Anat Madanes Kevin and Beth McMeen Howard and Sandy Nagelberg Ashley and Noah Pettit Anne and Don Phillips Dale and Loretta Pierson Jennifer and Perry Pinto Burton X. and Sheli Rosenberg Sandra and Earl Rusnak, Jr. Ms. Elizabeth Schubert Robin and Mark Seigle Howard Siegel Jeffrey Singer and Patricia Carman Marcie and Avy Stein Gail and Eugene Steingold Edward A. Studzinski Jacqueline Tilton Richard and Elaine Tinberg Frances E. Tuite Michael and January Ward Robert and Susan Warrington Dr. David Wasserman Bobbi Zabel Philip Zadeik and Elizabeth Krepps
Sustainers ($2,500 – $4,999) Anonymous (3) Carina Abbaticchio and Christine Hermosisima Kathi and Roger Adams Jack J. Adrian Kimball Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson Kristopher J. Anderson
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…cont’d Directors Circle Andy and Sue Arnold Paula Ausick John and Caroline Ballantine Gustavo Bamberger Solomon and Camila Barnett Bob and Trish Barr Deann and Rick Bayless Martha and Al Belmonte Dennis and Joan Berger Doug Bradbury Janyce D. Brengel Robert and Mary Briscoe Carole L. Brown Mr. Thomas M. Burke David Callahan and Terri Abruzzo Nicole and Billy Cheeseman Drs. Rex Chisholm and Kathleen Green Michael and Edie Cohen Kate Cornelius-Schecter Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Cowhey Patricia Cox, Katie and Will Hunckler Judy and Tapas K. Das Gupta Diane Dawson Kenneth Debelius and Mary Attenweiler Greg Desmond and Michael Segobiano Bill and Cindee Dietz Anne M. Donahoe Philip and Marsha Dowd Bernard J. Dowling Drs. Thomas E. Durica and Susan Jacob Dr. Steven B. Edelstein Laura and Scott Eisen George Engeln Tom and Pat Erickson Marc Falleroni Maurice Fantus and Judith Aiello Roxanne Hori and Robert Felsenthal Paul and Christine Fisher‡ Stacy and Ian Fleming Steven Florsheim and Jennifer Friedes Lisa and John Folkers Kate and Michael Fridholm Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin Friedman Leonard Gail and Robin Steans David and Noreen Ann Gallagher Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner Gary L. Gephart Beverly Wyckoff and Charles Ginsberg Charlie and Mary Gofen Ethel and Bill Gofen Bob and Carol Goldberg Sheila and Tom Gorey Aimee Graham and Nigel Caine Sue and Melvin Gray The Green Family Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon Greenberg‡ William and Nanci Greene William Gritsonis James and Brenda Grusecki Jack and Sandra Guthman Michael Hansen and Nancy Randa Marcy and Harry Harczak John Harney Pam and David Harrington Jean Heller John Hergert and Kathryn Stevens
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David Kistenbroker and Cynthia Heusing Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hibel Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Hill Ann S. Hoenig and Jonathan L. Hoenig Dr. and Mrs. David Ingall Patricia Jeffers Craig and Heidi Johnson Timothy B. Johnson and Valerie B. Wiley Jared Kaplan and Maridee Quanbeck Jeremy Kaufman and Vered Hankin Mr. and Ms. Mark Kaufman Reis and Sherri Kayser Jonathan Klein and Susan Cohn Mr. and Mrs. Sanfred Koltun Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Korbet MD Raminder and Vinay Kumar Carol and Jerome Lamet Jody LaVoie Susan Lichtenstein and John Rokacz Robert Bud Lifton and Carol Rosofsky Stephanie F. Linn and Seth B. Krantz Anna and Robert A. Livingston Mark and Frances Mann Don and Melinda Marshall Andrew McGaan Becky and Bob McLennan Amy Laiken and Tim Michel Jean and Jordan Nerenberg Bob and Joyce O’Malley Elizabeth Orelup and Lawrence Sonntag Akin Owolabi Clint Paton Simon and Kim Perutz Matthias Pfau Sherri Pincus Patricia Pippert and Steven Redfield Bradley and Patricia Reid Ms. Lauri Riggen Randy and Betsy Rochman George and Kimberly Ruhana Emily Sachs-Wong and Thad Wong Carlo and Lalie Scandiuzzi Howard and Gail Schaffner David and Susan Schmid David and Judith L. Sensibar Robert and Nancy Singleton Mr. and Ms. Joseph Squeri Matthew Steinmetz Kristin and Stan Stevens Kelly and Jami Stone Rhonda and Scott Swanson James E. Thompson Nick Trakas and Marc Cerone Mr. and Mrs. Jay Tunney Dr. Carey Weiss and Dr. Karen Pierce Lorrayne and Steve Weiss Jane and Greg Wintroub Meredith Bluhm-Wolf and Bill Wolf Elizabeth Ziegler
Benefactors ($1,500 – $2,499) Anonymous (4) Mr. and Mrs. John Aalbregtse James Adams Karen and Scott Alexander Catherine Allegra and James Tanner Polly Allen
Nicholas and Kathleen Amatangelo Robert C. Anderson George and Debbie Angelillo William and Carolyn Anthony Mr. and Ms. David Arch Stephanie and Dana Arnett Jeffrey S. Arnold and Ellen J. Neely Edgar Bachrach Richard and Janice Bail Dr. Stephanie and Mr. Andy Baker‡ Yuri and Elena Balasanov Merrill and Alice Barden Cynthia Barginere Sandra Bass Bruce and Debbie Bentcover Shirley and Tom Berchou‡ Susen H. Berg and James C. Berg Ron and Colleen Bess Nicholas Biederman Ms. Shannon M. Binder and Mr. Rob Friess Shaun and Andy Block Mr. David Blowers Jr. Patricia C. Bobb Stephen and Lynn Bolanowski‡ Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boychuck Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Braun Mr. Reid Brody and Ms. Sally Schwartz Beth Sprecher Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brooks Dawn and Harmon Brown George and Joyce Brown‡ John D. and Leslie Henner Burns Timothy Burroughs and Barbara Smith Stephen Byrne and Kerry Shannon Joseph and Cory Cancila‡ Kathleen and Robert Carey Sheila J. Chapman Dr. Rosalyn Chrenka Michael and Stephanie Chu Nancy Ciezki and Diane Kostecke James and Julie Coffman Steven and Caralynn Collens Liam and Francesca Connell Jennifer and Kevin Convery J. Gorman Cook and Carole Kohout Bryce Cooper Merle R. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cornell Ms. Susan Cox and Mr. Mike Bolton Winnie and Bob Crawford Ms. Jennifer Culotta James Curley Carl and Cynthia Curry Stephen F. Danziger Emilie De Angelis and Bert Davenport Kim Davis and Brian Eble Nancy Dehmlow Mr. and Mrs. Menahem Deitcher Mr. and Mrs. David Deno Donald Deutsch Gautam and Ritu Dhingra Roberta S. Dillon Patricia and Richard Doonan Jennifer and John Doran Erin and Ian Drury James and Kelly Epstein Mr. Sidney Epstein and Mrs. Sondra Berman Epstein Mariwyn Evans
Juliet and Marc Fallah David and Mary Farkas Randall Fearnow and Beth Compton Harris J. Feldman, M.D. Carol and Steven Felsenthal Marilyn and Larry Fields Mr. and Mrs. Richard Filler Elizabeth Foster and Michael Walsh Jim and Sandy Freeburg Kate Friedlob Kathryn C. Froney Drs. Brian and Denise Furlong Denise Michelle Gamble Tom and Beth Garrow‡ Jim Gattone Paul and Audrey Gaynor Dr. Ralph Gebert and Elayne Gebert Terri and Stephen Geifman Dr. Michael Gelbort Scott George Mr. and Mrs. James J. Glasser Elizabeth Glassman Jennifer and Isaac Goldman Dr. Paul Goldstein and Ms. Nasrin Mahani Sue-Gray Goller Peter and Joellen Granson Mary and Jim Greene Kathleen and Adam Greetis Charles R. Grode Suzanne Gylfe Ginger and Del Hall Joan Hall Claudine C. Hamm Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harmon Victoria and Charles Harris‡ Stacie R. Hartman Mark and Joelle Hayes Sandra L. Helton and Norman M. Edelson Marlene and Sonny Hersh Richard and Elaine Heuberger Marci and Ronald Holzer Kathleen and Jack Horn Kimberly and Matthew Horowitz Arnold and Judith Horwich‡ Michael Hsu Brian W. Huebner Holly E. Humphreys Nicole and Pedro Irazoqui Mary Ittelson John Ittner Jeffrey and Lisa Jozwiak Jeffrey A. Judd and Stephanie Deddish David Kathman Dr. Claudia Anne Katz Aviva Katzman and Morris Mauer‡ Judith and Jerry Kaufman Adam and Renee Keats Sheryl and Tom Keith‡ Peter and Susan Kelly Gerould and Jewell Kern Mr. Wayne Kik and Ms. Patty Rothman Susan and Richard Kiphart Tom Klarquist and Steve Somora Stephanie and Peter Klein Jean Ann Klingenstein Mr. and Mrs. Tom Knauff James Kochalka Staley and Mike Krause and Family
Stephen Kriegel Suzy Krueckeberg Mr. Matthew Kutcher and Ms. Rebecca Richards Karen Lalor Gerald R. Lanz and Lisa Kearns Lanz Bernard and Averill Leviton Tanya Levshina and Ilya Volvovski Dr. Paul M. Lisnek Beth Loeb Abby and George Lombardi Fran Lambros and John Lowry‡ Barbara Lucas and Toni Sieve‡ Mr. Oren Lund Arlene Manelli Sandy and Jerry Manne Barbara and Larry Margolis Christine and David Markovitz Jim and Lynn McClure Lee and Joyce McCullough Bob and Barb McCullough Mr. and Ms. Paul McGrady Randi Merel and Allen LeHew Ellie and Bob Meyers Michael and Susan Miller Dr. and Mrs. George and Maureen Miz Martin Modahl and Lauren Conway Blake and Debra Moritz‡ Ms. Lorna Filippini Pamela and Grady Murdock Patricia Murray-Rutz Ms. Katherine Nardin Patrick J. Nash, Jr. Cathy and Robert Nathan Judy Neafsey and Terry Conway David Ellis and Hope Nightingale Mary Nolen Susan and George Obermaier Peg O’Connor Joe O’Leary Bridget R. O’Neill Susan and Ted Oppenheimer Sandra and Mark Ostler Brian A. Paetow and Gretchen K. Beetner Jim and Sue Pajakowski Mr. Jared Palmer and Ms. Lisa Frank Phyllis Parish Deep Patel Mr. and Mrs. Todd Paul Amy and Brent Peebles Sandra and Michael Perlow Raymond Perry John and Christine Pfeiffer Dr. Susan Burland and George Plumb Lois Podolsky Avi and Joan Porat Andrew and Judy L. Porte Mary Beth and Terry Porter Sylvia J. Pozarnsky and Tom Riley Elliott Quigley Linda Reid Lynne Remington and Geoff Goldberg Sherry and Bob Reum Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rhoads Nina Riccardi Susan and Edwin Ritts John C. Roberts and Lynn D. Fleisher Hilary Rosenthal
Dr. Abbie Roth and Sandra Gladstone Roth Ms. Holly Rothschild and Mr. Ken Buchanan Janet and Philip Rotner Bob Rowe Mr. Mitchell Sabshon Francis C. Sadac Michael R. Salem Richard and Susan Sanders Pamela and Fred Sasser Paul Scavone and Donna Pawlus Susan Schaalman Youdovin and Charlie Shulkin‡ Michelle Maton and Mike Schaeffer Mr. Joseph Scheper Matthew and Tina Schubert John Schuchert and Alan Kozlowski Diana and Richard Senior Mark and Kimberly Shadle Smita N. Shah Surendra and Dorothie Shah Michael Shapiro and Deb Gohr Shapiro Nancia Shawver and Larry Weiner Hope and Jeffrey Sheffield Scott and Tommy Sheridan Judy and Jeffrey Silverman Ms. Julia Simpson James and Mary Jo Slykas Heather and Adam Smedstad‡ Charles Smith Neil Smith Family Ron and Leslie Smith Ronald C. Smith Sharon Specht Ms. Nicole Stavish Brock and Jeanine Stout‡ Gail and John Straus Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Streeter Mary Stowell and Jim Streicker Lauren and Steve Strelsin Judy Sugarman Lisa Sullivan William and Julie Szematowicz Dr. and Mrs. James V. Talano Mark and Leah Taylor The Tipton Family The Toledo-Hoyer Family John and Maribeth Totten Annie Trooien and Christian Dill Greg and Mary Tuite Reed and Rosemary Tupper Hollis and Alvan Turner Scott Turow Brady I. Twiggs‡ Tali and Liat Tzur Marilee Unruh Betty Vandenbosch‡ Shawn VanDerziel and Jay Clarke Donna and Dirk Vos Erika Nelson and David Wagener The Wakes Steven Wayland and Jennifer Wesley Jennifer and Bryan Weinstein Jack and Keli Wildermuth Donna Wilkinson Eugene H. Winkler Jessica and Jeff Wisniewski‡ Richard and Mary Woods Eileen and David Zampa
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Individual Contributors Annual Fund Steppenwolf thanks the many supporters who help bridge the gap between annual operating costs and ticket sales. We regret that, due to space limitations, we are unable to recognize gifts below $150. To all our benefactors, we thank you for making possible another season of engaging, provocative theater. Make your gift today by visiting steppenwolf.org/support or calling Suzanne Miller at 312-654-5617. Gifts are as of April 25, 2016. Producers ($1,000 – 1,499)
Anonymous (2) Ms. Vanessa Abron The Anixter Family Mr. Andrew Annacone and Ms. Bela Gandhi John Asplin and Christine Orders Mike and Karen Atwood Peggy Bagley and Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer Scott and Kimberly Wayne Catherine Bannister Mr. Charles Barone Ted and Robbie Beaty† Mr. and Mrs. Eric Belcher John and Kerry Benevides Lois J. Bider Jon Blanc Mr. and Mrs. Walter Borst Donald F. Bouseman Mr. Marcus Brady Marjorie Bransfield Janet Burch Michael Canmann Ray Capitanini Mr. Robert Clifford Ms. Stephanie Comer Liese Dallbauman Michael DiMedio John C. Donnelly Margaret and Chris Duhon Joan and John Dysart Phyllis Ellis Brian Fabes and Lisa Schneider Fabes Mr. and Mrs. John Favia Peter Fischer Ms. Susan Flynn June Freidlich Lori Mae Frith† Susan and John Gibbons Richard and Catherine Gottfred Jonathan and Sarah Graham† Mr. and Ms. Brooks Gruemmer Jasmine E. Guy Mr. and Mrs. John B. Harris Fay Hartog-Levin Lois and Marty Hauselman James and Anne Heger Midge and Frank Heurich James A. Jolley, Jr. and R. Kyle Lammlein Mr. and Mrs. Tom Karlson Andrew Keyt Mike and Leslie King Pat and Mike Koldyke Rachel Kraft Barry and Cheryl Kreiter Daniel Castellaneta and Deborah Lacusta Bob and Pat Lavey†
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Daniel Laytin Madeline and Steve Lesnick Patricia L. Levy Ms. Diane Longoria Mark and Carol Lorenz Mr. and Ms. Carl Lukach Ms. Julia Luscombe Marge Marcus Drs. Brent and Susan Martin Ms. Roxanne Martino Joan and Jerry Matson Michael E. McCaslin† Lyn McKeaney Dr. Janis Mendelsohn† Mr. and Mrs. David Moes Mr. and Mrs. Steve Monieson Mr. Michael Murdock Jo and Wally Nard† Howard and Cathy Niden Bruce Norris Barbara and Daniel O’Keefe Shawna and Jay Owen Michael and Barvette Patterson Melissa Peralta Mr. Jim Perkins Frank and Mary Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ponterio Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Pope John Ratliff Rev. Thomas F. Reilly Jr. Carol and Riney Robertson Desirée Rogers Joanne and Paul Ruxin Ms. Carol S. Sadow A. Sue Samuels Guyneth and William H. Sharp Christine A. Slivon† Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg† Rachel and David Sternberg Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sullivan Anne Taft Elaine Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Steve Theiss Mario and Traci Tricoci Kevin and Ellen Van Wart Mr. and Mrs. Ben Webster Ms. Harriet White Ruth Winter Joe Wolnski and Jane Christino Mr. and Mrs. Ray Young
Ensemble ($500 – $999) Anonymous (13) Linda Loving and Richard Aaronson Judith and Fred Adler Gavin Campbell and Diana Aixala Jennifer Alexander and Brian Ivory Ms. Marianne Alkemade Richard and Jill Almeida Jim and Sheila Amend†
Ms. Elizabeth Antonucci Walter Aque Lorilyn Aquino† Ms. Rebecca Balyasny Leslie and Bill Barker Priscilla Ryan and Frank Battle Julie and Howard Benario Scott and Carla Benigni Susan R. Benner J. Berkowitz Harriet and Howard N. Bernstein Jeff Bethke and Leah Vaselopulos Beryl and David Bills† Lois and Stanley Birer Mr. and Mrs. Philip Block III R. Darrell Bock Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bolas James Botana and Monica Khetarpal† Michael and Kate Bradie† Julia Brady Hoexter Lin Brehmer Elizabeth Brier and Mitch Brier David Briggs† Robert and Joell Brightfelt Susan Buchanan and Steve Buchanan Ed Bucher† Michelle and David Buck David A. Buls Gregory C. Cameron Fairbank and Lynne Carpenter Betty Cleeland† Thomas and Kathleen Coleman Marge and Lew Collens† Pam and Howard Conant Cheryl and Gary Conley Everett and Susan Conner† Ed Cook and Melissa Perrett Cook Stephanie and Barry Batson† Maureen Crowley Rathin Datta Richard and Lisette Davison Barbara L. Dean Ms. Roxanne J. Decyk and Mr. Lew Watts Mary and Daniel Deziel Austin Dias† Harriet and Lou Dicerbo Thomas A. Disanto Carmelita Dockery, ABD Marissa Downs Raymond and Marybeth Drake† David Dranoff and Wendy Epstein Robert Druzinsky and Renee Friedman Patrick and Julie Duffy Mr. Tom Elden Jennifer M. Ellin Linda A. Ellis Erika Erich Mary Jo and Robert Fasan KC Ferguson
Dr. and Mrs. James M. Fisch Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fishman Catherine S. Flanagan Jean and Jim Foley Mr. and Mrs. Alan Freemond Rebecca and Barry Friedland Joanne Friedland Thomas and Patricia Germino† Dawn and Eddie Gershman Mr. and Ms. Nick Giampietro William J. Gibbons Richard Ginsberg and NatalieTessler Jaye and John Golanty† Deidra D. Gold Enid J. Golinkin† Robin Winters Goolsbee and Austan Goolsbee Leo and Linda Gordon Chester Gougis and Shelley Ochab John S. Mrowiec and Karen Granda Laurence and Carrie Grant Dedrea Gray Dr. Kitty Green Michael and Lisa Greenfield Mark Greer and Jason Short Madeline Grynsztejn and Tom Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hacker† Mr. David Haley Donald and Susan Hallberg Mr. Harry Halme Bill Hamilton Chester and Phyllis Handelman Liz Hartong Richard and Dorothy Harza Ms. Stacee Hasenbalg Jean Hawkinson Christie Hefner James LaForce and Stephen Henderson Sarah Henderson Rachel Henry James and Margot Hinchliff Anne Linsdau-Hoeppner and Walter F. Hoeppner III Kilton Hopkins Karen Hunken† Patricia Hurley Clare and Mark Hurrelbrink† Jean Perkins and Leland Hutchinson William E. Ibe Dr. and Mrs. Stavros Ionides Jeremy Jackson† Tim Jaster Holly Johnston Sharon R. Johnston Todd and Jennifer Jones Melvin and Annie Kahn Drs. Dennis and Kathryn Karsh Katerina Herder Polly Kawalek Dr. Susan A. Kecskes† Thomas E Keim David and Lisa Kelly Chris Kendrick and Kasturi Haldar† Kathryn G. and Michael J. Kennedy Jeffrey Kerr Helen J. Kessler
Frank and Katherine Kinney† James Kinoshita and Merrillyn Kosier Laurie Kladis Zara Klaff Mr. and Mrs. David Knapp John Kobza Mr. Jeffrey Koh Ms. Leslie Kondziela Jeff and Katie Kowalsky Rob and Laura Kozloff Nadiya Kreynin Beth L. Kronfeld and Matthew D. Means Ms. Renee Kuklenski Neal and Kathleen Kulick Carol L. Kutak George M. Langlois, Ph.D.† Melanie Larch and Rudy Panucci† Patricia Lauber Sheila Fields Leiter Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Levin Catherine Leyser† Fran and Chuck Licht† Stacy and Peter Lindau Bobbie and Rob Linxweiler Karyn Lutz Randi Ragins and Bob Markowski Jennifer Marling Stuart Martin George and Nancy Matkov Mr. Dan Mazur Robert and Eleanor M. McAllister Mike and Cindy McCabe Michael McCahey Tarell Alvin McCraney Paul and Lana McHenry Rich McNelis Kathleen A. McQueeny Sheila and Harvey Medvin Susan Messing Laurie Metcalf James Miles-Polka Mary Kate Miller Marcus Mintz and Ashley Mintz Rick and Joyce Morimoto† Corinne S. Morrissey Gerald and Maia Mullin Ms. Laura Mutz Walter Nathan Joan Neil Wendy Norris Emily and Hank Neuberger Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norwesh Dennis J. O’Keefe and Mary Jo Barrett John and Joy O’Malley Grayce Papp Patricia Parchem and Candace Zimmerman† Jana R. O’Brien and Wayne T. Parman John and Roberta Paskvalich Thomas Pawlik and Ava Cohn Susan A. Payne Stacy Pepper Josh Peters Harvey and Beth Plotnick Frank C. Pond† Pam and Dean Pontikes†
Mr. Bill Prester V. Pristera, Jr.† Dave and Darby Putman Pamela and Edwin Qualls Bernard and Joan Rabinowitz Richard and Joan Ralph Jeff and Susan Rashid Gabriel and Dorit Raviv Mr. and Mrs. Sal Razi Bill and Tracy Reeder P. Kevin Reidy† Lisa Remby Fred and Karen Rhynders† Mr. Gerald T. Riccioni Laura Riddle Angela Robertson Stephen and Caryn Robin Steve Rodichok and Renee Gattone† Ronald and Glo Rolighed Honey and Howard Rosenfeld Joe Ross and Jean Shutler† Lisa and Doug Rosskamm T. Marshall Rousseau Ms. Breda Rugai Ms. Shilpa Rupani Bettylu and Paul Saltzman Sheldon and Lynne Sandman Brett Saternus Bill Savage Jane Schaafsma Curt Schade Stephanie Scharf and David Taber† Allison and Charles Scherer Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schewe Ms. Sheila Schiller Cynthia Schilsky Michelle Schlack Mr. and Ms. Gregory Schulson Carla Scott† John Scott and Linda Johnson† Richard and Betty Seid Shannon Seipel Jeff and Sonia Semenchuk† Leslie Shad and Joe Brennan Tara Shannon Danny and Elly Ms. Courtney Shea Luna Okada and Wynn Sheade Timothy Sherck† Mr. and Mrs. David R. Shevitz Susanna Shuman Peter and Colleen Sichrovsky† Stephanie Smith Mr. and Ms. Vik Sohoni Diana and Thomas Stamborski Ms. Tanya Stanfield Nikki and Fred Stein Patty Sternberg Tricia and Kevin Stewart Linda and John Stock Sylvia and Joe Stone Lawrence Stone and Margaret Jongleux Ms. Jennifer Strojin Ms. Jennifer Stuart Linda and Stephen Sullivan Yvonne Sutor†
†Step-by-Step We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to
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…cont’d Annual Fund Paul Sweitzer Obie and Peter Szidon Ms. Ann Taylor and Mr. Stephen Skardon John R. and Catherine Taylor Ilene Patty and Tom Terpstra Carrie Thoms Fred Tokowitz Carol D. Trapp Edward and Edith Turkington Stacey Turner Howard and Jane Tyner Mr. Nathan Vanderploeg John and Julie Varga Jennifer D. Vidis Lillian and Steven Walanka Michael and Gere Warnecke Eric Wasilowski Laura and Bob Watson† Melissa and Reeve Waud Ms. Joyce Webster Michael Weiland and Shelley MacGregor Kal Wenig John W. Wheeler Steve and Bonnie Wheeler Anne and Jay Whipple Ms. Michele Willmott Gary and Modena Wilson† Matthew Wilson and Anne Posner Mark and Christie Wilson† Mr. George Witchek Esther and Stanley Wojcicki Ms. Sarah R. Wolff and Mr. Joel L. Handelman Sha Wolkowicki Andrea Worth Karen and Douglas Yade Heather Zimmerman and David Gaito
Designers ($250 – $499) Anonymous (41) Thomas W. Abendroth and Terri L. Mascherin Steve Abrams Jeannie L. Adams Mary Aherne Philip and June Aimen† Nadia Alaudini Thomas B. Aldrich III Mr. Kenneth Alexander Mark W. Alison Ms. Denise Allen Ms. Evie Alter Greg and Janine Amoroso Arthur and Rebecca Anderson Donna Gay Anderson† Mary and Paul F. Anderson Robert Anderson Roni Anderson† Leslie Andrle† Cedric H. Antosiewicz and Margaret M. Gudenas Ms. Nataly Arber Jean Arrington Mr. John Arthur
Deborah Ashen and Cara Meiselman† Hrayr Attarian Mr. and Mrs. James Aubin Kaye B. Aurigemma Ms. Leah Avila Mr and Mrs Scott Stealey Jim and Patty Babin Linda A. Bacci† James and Colleen Bailey† Michael and Julie Baker† Bill and Ann Baker John and Sharon Baldwin Mr. Ronald Balsewich Michael and Mary Baniak Simon Barbier† Alexandra Barker M. Z. Barnes John Baron Mia A. and Scott Bass Christina Batorski† Laura M. Batzer† Thomas Bearrows and Holly Hirst Mr. Michael Beasley Lawrence Bell John and Taru Berg John and Elizabeth Berge† Julian and Joan Berman Dr. Mary E. Belford MD and Mr. Ric Berta Amy and Randy Bertalan† Mr. and Mrs. Tim Berthel Adrian and Arta Beverly James B. Bishop and Janet K. Nelson John Blackburn and Bill Gilmer Frances and Ed Blair Nicholas J Blair† Terry Blake and Deborah Maue† Marc D. Blakeman Bernard and Nancy Blayer Dan Bleil Laura and Richard Blessen† Blitzke and Grogan† Lawrence and Abby Block Mr. Mark Bloom Anthony Boggiano Linda Bolte Ms. Dominique Bond† Nicole Bonk Emily Borovsky The Bots Family† Aldridge and Marie Bousfield Samuel and Phyllis Bowen Jeff Boyce† Kevin Bradley Andrea Brands Ms. Stasia Brannon Mrs. John J. Bransfield, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Braun Susan M Brazas Karen Breen Elia and Louis M. Elia† Robert and Sherri Brewer Graham Brisben Sarah Brittin Tim Brogla and Laura Demoor Tom and Mary-Doug Brown Tom and Katie Brown Leslie Buchbinder
Jay K. Buck Rony and Tom Buckley Rita Buczynska Scott and Pam Budd Megan Bui† Suzette Bulley Bruce and Kate Burgun John and Maureen Burke Crystal and Thomas F. Bush John Byrd Robert and Cheryl Byron Mr. Thomas Campbell Terri Candela Katie and Carl Canino Ms. Alexandra Carlson Barry Joseph Carlson William Casey Beverly and Dennis Cavanaugh Richard and Cheryl Chamblin Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Chandler Helen and Paul Chang David Chaudoir† Stephen and Jane Chernof Gerry and Carol Chrisman James Christle† Anthony Churchill James Clark and Christina Labate Carol and Michael Clarke† Bente Clausen† Cobble Family† Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Coleman Peter and Judith Connolly† Sigrid Connor† Ms. Antonia Contro Erin Cook† Robert Cook Ms. Carrie Coon Michael and Cynthia Cooper Arlene and Harvey Coustan Mr. Roy Cowell Timothy Cox and Ron Quicho† Kara J. Coyle Shirley Craven, Ph.D. Deborah and Bruce Crown Catherine Cudahy† Allyson Cunningham† Dan Curley Mr. Mark Curran Mr. Dean Czuma Lucy and Bill Dallman† Mary Davidson and David Orkowski† Mr. Ted Davidson Anne Megan Davis Drew Davis and Amelia Runyan† Mr. Rob Davis Michelle and Ronald De Vlam† Ms. Geralyn L. Delaney Brian Dennen Nathan Denson† Pierre Desy and Michel Desjardins Matthew J. Devereux Walter G. Dezir† Jeff Dineen Toni Diprizio Michele and Robert Disselhorst Edward Dobbins† Jeremy and Zarina Docken
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Dorothy L. Domuray Mr. and Ms. Dowdle Lionel Downer† Charles and Linda Dresner Rosanne Druian Ms. Nicole Drusinsky Natalie Dudek† Pam Duffy Ms. Barbara Dunn Elizabeth Dupper† Arthur and Elizabeth Duquette Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Dutcher David and Alexandra Earle Jeanene Ebert Wiley and Merry Edmondson Estia Eichten and Deborah Eichten Michael and Kristen Goggin† Jason Emeott† Mark Emmons† Dale and Jo Ann Engquist Ruben and Kristen Escobar† Tim and Jane Evans Tom and Terry Fallon Demitri and Pamela Fardelos Bill Farrand Toni and Joel Fenchel Annalise Fischer† Fred Fischer and Heather D. Will Liz Fisher† Jeremiah Fisher† Ms. Andrea Fishman Marilyn E. Fites Kiera and David Fitzgerald† Richard Fizdale and Mara Dana John and Patti Flanagan Sam Fleischacker and Amy Reichert† Heather and Jeff Fleitz Charlotte and Robert D. Flinn Michael Flowers and Daryl Wells Jim and Yvonne Fogerty† Bernadette Foley and Richard Landgraff† Mike Folk Paul Fong Jeff and Julie Forgash Karen Forsling and Monique Sandberg Scott and Molly Forstall† Jon Fosgitt and Kim Suhanic John and Adrian Foster Stephanie Foster† William Fotis Timothy and Janet Fox Reverend Mark A. Fracaro† Aron Frankel and Kirsten Mull Frederick Frankel† Dr. and Mrs. James Franklin Louis and Stephanie Freeman Jay and Gail Friedman† Susan and Sy Frolichstein Susan Fuchs, M.D. Alexis Funches Julie and Tony Galiotto Annette Gallagher† Mr. and Ms. Galligan Joseph and Christina Galvin† Timothy A. Gant and Scott Perry Heather Gardner†
Deirdre Garton Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Gavron Hank and Sandy Gentry Nancy Gidwitz Tara Gillespie Marina and Sander Gilman† Daniel Gilmour Clark and Nancy Gilpin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glaser Jill Glaser Howard and Anneliese Glick Sue Golan Marvin and Phyllis Goldblatt Craig and Michal Golden Karen Goldstein† David Gomel Michelle Goodman Sam Goodman Ms. Elena Gottreich Joanne Graham Patricia Graham Kenneth E Grant III† Paula Grasso Ms. Nancy Green Susan Griffin† Craig and Debbie Griffith James and Lynn Grogan† Marie Gunn Dr. and Mrs. John W. Gustaitis Victoria M. Gutierrez† John and Donna Guydan William C Haddad Sarah Hadley Sarah Hafiz† Steven Hall† Ted and Kathleen Halloran Linda Halperin Bob and Melanie Halvorson† Sarah Hamid Larry Hamilton and Ann Hicks† Ms. Amy Hanley Steve Hannah Carrie B. Hanson† Mr. and Mrs. Joel Harris Ms. Zena Leah Harris Barbara Hart† Stephanie J Hart Tom and Virginia Hartley† Mr. Richard Hartz Julianne Hartzell Mr. and Mrs. Donald Harvey Mr. Joe Hasman Ali Hassan and Amber Fritz† Tobi and Sydney Heekin Mary Heggen† Pat and Ron Henning Anne Henrick† Lynne Hensel and Larry Kameya† Marvin And Karen Herman Constance Herrera Claudia Herrera-Morales† Mr. and Ms. Dale Hershfield Lina and Dave Hilko† Fred Hill James Hill and Patrice Keleher Joal Hill† Sarah Olivia Hill†
Linda and John Hillman Leslie Hindman Mr. Edward C. Hirschland Stephen Hnatow Vivian and Dave Hock Conery and Gail Hoffman Matthew Hoffman Michelle and Glenn Holland Konrad Kuchenbach and John E. Holland Jo Holzer Mr. James Holzhauer Lisa Hopp† Mary and Dermot Horgan Joseph Horton and Sandra Morrison Leigh and John Hourihane Thomas and Karen Howell Mr. Thomas Hubert Werner and Laurie Huget† Patricia Hunt† Robin and Harry Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hutchinson Dr. Irena Hyvel DDS Jim and Joyce Ibers Matthew Ingenito† Elizabeth Ingram Jorge and Beatriz Iorgulescu Cynthia K McWilliams Tim Jackson Ronald and Lizette Jacobson Irene Jarmulska† John David Jawor Douglas and Margaret Jayes† William Jennings† Craig “CJ” Jensen and Craig Dannenbrink Ed Jeske and John Hern Carolyn Johnson Cortez Johnson Mr. Scott Johnstone Daniel and Mary Ann Jordan Angela Kabbes James Kain Janet and Carl Kalbhen Gregory and Marissa Kalman Joseph J. Kane Olwyn J. Kane Myrna Kaplan Norma and Nolan Kaplan Ms. Jena Karcazes Mr. and Mrs. James Kargman Ms. Judy Kass Loreta Kavaliunas† Matthew J. Keller Ms. Mary Kemen Stacy M. Kemp† Jeffrey S Kennedy† John and Yvette Kennedy† Adam Kerbel and Amelia Charter† Lucy Kereta-Bloch David and Sharon Kessler Gizem Keysan† Seema Khan† Linda Belan and Vincent Kinehan† Thad King Sylvia and John Kinney Drs. Tom and Linda Kirch
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…cont’d Annual Fund Dr. and Mrs. M. Barry Kirschenbaum Matt and Karen Klickman Ms. Monica Kline Dawn Klingensmith and Jeff Pinkerton† Don and Cheryl Kobetsky Michael Kochman Janet Kohrman Electra D. Kontalonis Cheryl and Robert Kopecky Ms. Marilee Kovacs Ms. Maggie Kowalczyk Julie Kratochvil Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel Diane and Bill Kuhlmann† Ms. Kim Kumiega Bob Kunio and Libby Roth† Mary Kupferberg† Ms. Carolyn Kurtz and Mr. Gary Steinberg† Terri Lacy Pamela K. Ladd Ms. Sarah M. Laeuchli Chuck and Diane Laff Mr. Kurt Lagerloef† Steve LaHaie Thomas Lariviere† Mr. and Mrs. Joe LaRocco Robert Larrimore† Peter and Shirley Dugdale Laundy Ms. Hannah Law and Mr. Richard Cotton Catherine and Peter Lawler Raymond Lawson† Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lebolt Peter and Judith Lederer Bill Lee and Malinda Hamann† Yohannan Lee† Linda Legner Leslie Lehman† Jeffrey Leintz† Jeffrey and Elise Lennard Wallace and Carol Lennox David and Sandy Lentz Craig Lepkowski Marc and Cynthia Levin Gregory Lewis and Mary Strek† Shana Lewis and Rob Magasano Grant and Michelle Ley† Cara Lichtenstein† Robert and Martha Lichter Arlene Lieb Jean Linsner Lynn Liston and Patrick C. Littlejohn† Jessica Litman and Jon Weinberg Peter Littlewood† Margit “Maggie” Livingston† Kate Lloyd† Gershon and Louise Locker Renee Logan Robert Lorenty Katherine M. Lorenz Donald Louden† Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lovaas Jeff and Nancy Lowenthal† Judy and George Lowman
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Ilene and Lawrence Lubell† Stacy Lubs Jeffery and Katherine Lula Mr. and Ms. Ben Lumpkin David and Kristin Lynch David Lynch† Alice R. Macy Sybil Madison-Boyd and Nathan Boyd J. V. Malkovich Mr. and Ms. Michael P. Malone Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manak Samantha and David Mann Wendy Manto† Gloria and Joseph R. Marcus David Marker and Georgann Joseph Steve and Melissa Marovich Mr. and Ms. Peter Mars Mr. Dan Martin Ed and Linnea Martin† The Masnato Family John Kenny and Cynthia Matthews David and Karen Mattenson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maurice Mr. Jacob May Lisa Mayntz and Bill Blidy John M. McCabe Derrick McCarthy Ana McCauley† Marlene McClinton† Maureen O’Leary and Sean McDonaugh† C. A. McElligott Galen and Karen McGee Sharon McGee Jackie McGrath† Mr. and Mrs. R. Edward McGreevy† Elisabeth and Michael McHugh Owen McIntee Cathy and Mark McKee† Kathy and Alan McLaughlin† Hugh and Marybeth McLean Robert and Jennifer McMurtry Maureen Meier John and Lisa Merlock Allyson Metcalf and Brian Tennison† David and Linda Metschke† Chuck and Sylvia Meyers† Mr. Ken Meyers Dean A. Miller and Martha H. Swift Mia and Jonathan Miller† Sheba Miller-Morris Ron and Pat Miller Sandy and Scott Miller† Michael Mitchell Barbara and Ron Moline Scott and Julie Moller Daryl Monfils Anthony Montag Montgomery Family† Jolanta and Jeffrey Moore† Karen Moranski† Ms. Tracy Morgenroth Sheba Miller-Morris Charles G. Mueller John and Colleen Mueller Matthew Muench John Mulherin and Sara Bonkowski†
Patrick Mulville William Myers Lois Mysliwy Mike and Nance Nalepa† Ms. Catherine Napier Elke Aippersbach and Piers Nash† Randy Nease Lynne Considene Nieman Joann and Leonard Noble† Thomas North† Ms. Marcia Northrup Chris Notestine† Mr. and Mrs. Martin Oberman Ann and Dan O’Brien Mary Pat O’Brien Mike and Joan O’Brien Gary and Marcie Ochs Paul and Karin O’Connor† John and Megan O’Connor Maya Odim John M. O’Donnell and Bonnie L. Humphrey Paul B. O’Flaherty, Sr.† Barbara and Franklin A. O’Leary Larry and Barbara Olin Don A. Olson Bruce Oltman Timothy O’Neill and Jane Rutherford Nancy and Myles O’Reilly† Pilar Ossorio Patrick and Eileen O’Sullivan Frances and William Paden Hilda and Jose Padilla Ronna Page† Deborah Page Stuart and Caroline Palmer Carrie and Scott Palmer† Brian and Megann Panek Jane Panther Mr. David Paris Debra Parker Wendy Pashman Ms. Deb Patterson Peggy Paulsen Elyse G. Pearlman and Brad Teckenbrock William and Judith Pesetski Ms. Allison Peters Bruce Pfaff and Deborah Lydig Alex and Julie Philbrick† Linda S. Piccolo Barb and Ned Piehler Ms. Ursula Pilski William and Suzan Pinsof John Pintozzi Mr. Anthony Pitluga Ms. Kate Pokorny Camelia Pop Andrew Sullender† Stephen Porvin† Bruce Posner Michael Powell and Debora Boyda† John and Camaro Powers† Seamus Prendergast† Jean and Preston Price† Mr. R. Scott Purdy Ms. Marcia Purze
Harold And Erica Ramis Mr. and Mrs. Jay Ramsey† Carolann Randall Dale Rankin Mack Mr. Frederic Rasio Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rattner Bridget and Louis Ray Elizabeth Raymond and Paul Hybel Stephanie Reinhart† Clisson and Patricia Rexford James R. Richardson Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Richter, Jr.† Virginia Riehl† Richard and Susan Rieser Sandi Riggs Dr. Edward O. Riley Lauren and Andy Riviere† Dennis M. Robb Chloe Robinson Louis and Barbara Rocah Mary Lu and Kenneth Roffe Susan W. Rogaliner Deborah Rogers Maryl Rosen Mrs. Sarene L. Rosen Linda Rosenblum and Steven Swiryn Linda and Ronald Rosenthal† Richard Rosenthal and Patricia deBoom Mrs. Donald S. Roth Michael and Bonnie Rothman Mr. Alan Rottman Renee Rouse† Chuck and Peg Rowe Louis and Julie Rubin Susan B. and Dr. Myron E. Rubnitz Manfred Ruddat Kathryn W. Rugen† Ray and Ann Rusnak Matt Russell Diana and Ed Ruthman Dan Sackett Jeffrey and Ellen Sadur Ms. Esther Saks John and Eileen Saksa Dirk Denison and David Salkin Van and Sue Salmans Carolyn Clayton and Patrick Sandercock Stephen and Leatrice Sandler Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sandoval Mr. Hari Santhanam Christopher and Ann Marie Saternus Terry Saunders Robert and Mary Ann Savard† Dipti Salaskar-Sawant† Edna J Schade Lizzy and Josh Scheinfeld Blair and Jen Schoell Cynthia Scholl† Mr. Richard Schumacher Tony and Celeste Scolaro† Lesley Scott† Carrie Secrist David Shanahan Eve Shapiro Neil Shapiro Jeffrey S. Sharp and Elizabeth D. Sharp
Christine Shaver† David and Kimberly Shaw Mike and Kim Shean† Jack and Meggan Shedd† Deborah Shefrin† Cathy Shelko Michael Shelton Michael Shelton and Merideth Burkart† Barbara and John Sherlock† Andrew Shih Bradley and Ellen Shorser Ms. Debra Siegel Catherine Siegel Eric and Sabrina Sigg Ms. Heather Signore Margaret and Alan Silberman William and Marilyn Slavin† Patricia Costello Slovak Rebecca Slusher and Matt Newcomb† Laura C. Smail Karen Smilie Janet Carl Smith and Mel Smith Sallie Smylie Jackie Snuttjer† Richard S. Snyder† Henry So and Joe Senese Raymond Socki† Lawrence and Shirley Solomon Tracy Spadola Joseph Spellman and Michelle Drazba Stephen Spigel and Diana Williams Marilyn and Joel Sprayregen Shantha Sreekanth Andrea Stangeland Debra and Gary Stanton† Ms. Gloria Starke Mr. and Mrs. Eric Stavriotis Seena and Carey Stein Cathy and Jon Stein† The Steinbachs† Randy Steinmeyer Dorie Sternberg Carl Stevens† Kelly Stonebraker and Deborah Stonebraker Paul Strabbing Andrew and Dr. Jessica Strang† Mr. Larry Stuckey II E.J. Sutton† John Swadener Jesse Swanson† Shirley Swanson† Susan C. Taylor† Dick and Alice Teutsch Jeff Thomas and Rebecca Coleman† William and Diana Thomas† Jim and Sue Thompson Bruce and Ida Thurman Richard Tobiason† Mrs. Mary Ann Tolli John and Madalyn Traff Maria Trakas† Jacob Tyler† Ms. Mary Tyrrell Virginia Vale Carissa van Ausdall† Anne Van Wart and Michael Keable Gabrielle and John Vargo†
Carmita P. Vaughan Ronald and Catherine Vaughn Kathryn Vehe† Suzanne Venecek† Mr. Greg Veza Marcia Vinopal† Ron Volanti Jr.† Justin Voshell† Paul D. Waas Mark Wachhloz Robert and Rose Wagner Marsie Wallach William and Sharon Wallin Kimmie Walsh William and Patricia Walsh Mary Walton Karen and Herb Wander Mr. Kenneth E. Wanlass Deborah and Neil Warner† Gwenyth B. Warton Andy and Amy Waters† Melanie and Judson Weeks Mr. Chuck Wehland and Ms. Gina Tabacchi Sherrie and Albert Weiss Abigail and Bernard Westapher Adam and Jamie Weyeneth Susan Whitcher Dot and Dan Whittenberger Chris Whyde† James Wicklund Mr. Tom Wiers and Ms. Michelle Martin Larry and Susan Wikman Barbara and Todd Wilder† Jon Will and Ada Mary Gugenheim† Ms. Leah Williams Matthew Williams† David Williamson† Marianna Beck† Melani and Pete Wilson Yael and Alex Winkler† Ms. Jodie Winnett Lawrence Wojcik Coleman Wolf and Ellen Chapelle† Ann R. Wolfe Lisa Wolfe and Mark DiGanci Andrew and Meghan Woltman† Scott and Pegg Woodby† Timothy Wyman Carol N. Yamamoto Dick Yankow Steve and Arna Yastrow Dr. Rodney and Susan Yergler† Scott Yoder and Kelly Robertson-Yoder Fred Young† Judith Youngs Ellen and Gary Zacny Ed and Lisa Zeitler Daniel Ziembo and Nancy Cook Tighe Zimmers Mark and Margie Zivin
Players ($150-$249)
Anonymous (41) Richard and Louise Abrahams Nancy Abshire Heidi Adams
†Step-by-Step We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to
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…cont’d Annual Fund Jazmina Aguilar John B. Albright Allan Alson andSue Ann Glaser Ms. Audrey S. Altounian Autumn R. Anderson Gary Anderson and Diane Graziano Irene Anderson Harold and Judith Anderson† Mr. and Ms. Kenneth Anderson Nic Anderson Mr. Thomas Andrews Mr. Alfred Andreychuk Mary Anselmo Jurgis and Dalia Anysas The Ardern Family† Robert Arensman Rachel Arfa Ms. Jennifer Arneson Ms. Amy C. Arnott Kevin and Leize Averill Mr. Rex Babiera Mr. Mark Baby Ms. Alexandra Bachhuber Mr. Stephen Baime Spencer and Daniel Baker Daniel Alan Balsam Michael Banks and Jill Wine-Banks Elizabeth and Jack Bannon Meredith A Banta Simon Bare Andy Barnes Ms. Joan Barnhart Warren and Beverly Bartel Mary and Tom Barton Dr. Bruce and Sally Bauer† Ms. Mitzi Baum Debra Baxter Mr. Walter Bayer Mr. Levi Beaver Heather Becker Carl and Carol Belber† Janis Bell Nancy Bellew and Rachel Arfa Betsy and James W. Benoit R.L. Benton Jacqueline Bergen† Dorothea Berggren Dr. David Berkson Carlos A. Bernal Jr. and Patricia Bernal† Louis Bernstein Ms. Leslie Bertagnolli Noel and Shirley Biery Mary Anne and Joe Bigane Ben Birch Erica and David Bishaf Ms. Nicole Bjornvick John Blair and Liz Buchanan Sarah and Steven Blanck Teresa N. Blaurock Frima H. Blumenthal Claudia and John Boatright Sharalyn Borchers Willard and Helen Boris Ms. Brenda Borkenhagen Ms. Elizabeth Botts
Mr. Kurt Bowden Bob and Sue Bowker Woods Bowman and Michelle Thompson Maureen Boyle Beth Bracco David and Cheryl Bradford Erin Brady Steven and Lisa Bosco David Brauner Judith and Harold Bregman Mr. Jason Brett Francine Cella and William Briska Carolyn Brna Tom Broderick Ms. Sharon Bronstein Frank Brooks and Andrea Twiss-Brooks† Jean Broom Evelyn G. Brown Jojo Brown† Myra Brown William and Margaret Brown Mr. Craig Bruska Sharon Burch Greg Burkhardt Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bushman Richard Butler Kelly and Kasia Byrne Toni and Mike Cainkar Mr. Ed Calkins Maggie Green Cambria John Camper and Mary C Galligan Ms. Vera Capp Mr. Michael Carnow and Mrs. Abby Reiss Sharon Carr Ian and Katherine Carrus Mr. Bobby Caton and Mr. Michael Parlett Gabrielle Cauchon Tamisha Causey Oya Celikbilek Ms. Sherry Centanni James Chandler Iva Cheng Rosalyn Chi Ms. and Mr. Debbie Chipman Mr. Kurt Christoffel Steve Cieslewicz Dr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Kimberly Clawson† Marvin R. Cohen James Cohn Cindy and Patrick Collier Jerry Collins Nelda J Connors Mary L Conway Mr. Lawrence Cook John Corkery Dan Cornell Ms. Susan Craft Norma I. Crane Phyllis Cretors Angela Cribben† Colin and Teri Cross Linda Crowder
David Curry David and Jean Curtis Daniel Cyganowski Beverly and Anthony D’Agostino Ms. Jane Dailey Ms. Doris Dallow Sarah Zukerman Daly and Robert Daly Margaret and John Dantico Gabriel DeFrates† Brian Delker† Maureen and Mel De Matoff Michelle and Christopher DeMent Dr. Mark and Rose DeMeo Lena and Kevin Devereux Stewart and Shari Diamond Beth J. Dickstein Peter and Elizabeth Dietz Gia DiGiacobbe Mrs. Lori Dimun Mr. Steven DiPaola Robert and Karen Dirmish Ms. Kathryn Ditmars Evan Djikas and Jennifer Djikas Annette and Ronald Dluger Sue Donoghue Joseph Dellaratta Joshua and Natalie Dranoff Judy and Jerry Drommerhausen Eileen and Howard Dubner John and Pat Dyble Victor C. Dye and Joyce Richards Dye Wendy Eager Ms. Therese Ebarb Rick Eddington Sharon Eiseman and Noel Hertz Mr. David L. Elam Jr. Salli Eley Deane Ellis Shawn and Sang Ellis John and Mary Empfield Arthur Enk Jackie Epstein Mr. Richard Ettlinger Joan and John Fadden James Fahringer Edith and Gerald Falk Helen Fauber Stephen Fedo The Felder Family Drs. Richard and Roberta Feldman Stephen Fiete† Robert and Kathleen Fife Marty and Susie Fine Rose Mary Finnegan Nancy and Rick Firfer Lois Farrell Fisher Sara Stern and Ted Fishman† Jan and Bill Flapan Jeanne Flosi Adrienne Flowers Calvin Forbes Marilyn and Eric Fors† David Forsythe and Margo Weitzman Patricia Forsythe Jamel Franklin Rhona and Julian Frazin Jean and Michael Freed
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Mr. and Mrs. Neil Freeman Bill and Nancy Freitag Mrs. Roselyn Friedman Ms. Paula Froehle Richard and Lois Fuhrer Ms. Amy J. Fyfe Mr. Gil Gaitan Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Galinsky Ms. Donna Gallery Barb Gam Richard Gardiner Raymond and Patricia Gass Mark and Bonnie Gehrman Mr. James Geiger Barbara J. Geist Julia and Mark Gerstein Amy Giedraitis and Jason Davis Hugh and Doris Gilbert Mr. Karla Giroux Gerry and Stan Glass Tonya Glass Mr. Martin Glickman Ms. Eileen Glynn Katherine Godfrey and Warren Maltzman Nancy Gold† Rachel and William Goldbeck Robert Goldberg and Dodie Weinstein Mr. and Mrs. David Golder Deena and Larry Goldman Joel and Varda Goldman Marsha and Michael Goldstein Dr. Deirdre Dupre and Dr. Robert Golub Jessica L. Gonzalez Mr. Charles Goodman Sandra and James Goodman Mr. Mark Gordy Joseph and Sarah Graham Victoria Granacki and Lee Wesley Bobby Grant† Judy Grasmick Gabriel Greene Mr. Larry Greenstein Mr. Justus Gries Merle and Barry Gross Mr. Gregor Gruenthaler Alan and Susan Guernsey Joan and Guy Gunzberg Mr. Joe Guthridge Robert and Patricia Hahn Andrew Halbur Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hallberg Mr. Bruce Handler Dr. Raymond and Arlene Handler Jill Hankee Suzanne Harkness† Robert Harper and Wendy Miller Brian and Lindsey Hayes Diana J Healy Richard and Bridget Heathfield Albert and Amy Heber Alison Heiser Mattsen Heller Martha Henry Ms. Michelle Henstock Joyce K. Herdliska Peter Herzum and Simona Cirio
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hession† David and Patricia Hight Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hintz Morgan and Melissa Hirst Bill and Pat Hitt Dennis Hjelm Philip and Eileen Hoffman Ms. Heather Holberg David and Suzanne Holmes Ryan Holst Ms. Susan K. Horn and Mr. Don Honchell Richard Hoskins Karen Hott Karen and Bob Howard David and Kristen Huffman-Gottschling Caroline Humes and Truman Anderson Jennifer Humke Beth Hummelberg and Dave Dimmlich David Hunt and Ellen Aiken Richard Hutner and Lena Motev Jim and Peg Isherwood Judi Israel Rosen Ms. Barbara Israel Mrs. J Javors Poonam Jha Patricia A. Jiganti Rob and Mary Johannigman Ruth Johnston† Tom and Esta Kallen Fran and Harvey Kaluzna Mary Jo Kanady Jerry Karlin Betsy L. Katz Rich and Heidi Katz Ms. Judith Kaufman Sandra Blau Martin and Barbara Keeley Francis and Sherri Kelch† Robert Kelsey Ms. Kim Kemp Harry Kenny Steve Kerch Rita Kerns Vriginia Killian Lund Joseph and Catherine King Joy King Mr. James Kinney Jeffrey Kirk Donald and Joan Kittler Douglas and Catherine Knuth Robert and Janis Kohm† Amy Kohn Annette Baldwin and Paul Kolansinski Betty H. Kolb Mr. James Kreidler Elizabeth Krymski and Matt Monahan Larry and Margie Kubacki† Ken and Janet Kubis Matt and Jen Kueker Walter and Elaine Kurczewski Marvin Lader Ms. Schnell Lambert Mr. Jake Lansburgh Jesse Lava
Mr. Mark Lavin and Mr. Eddie Herbeck Ms. Roberta Lee Laurie Leli Jim and Christine Lentz Steven Leon David Levin Susan Levitt Mr. Jason G. Lewis Raymond and Norene Lewis† Lance Lichtor Mr. and Mrs. Paul Liebenson Ms. Joanna Liff Peter Lipton Mr. and Mrs. Burton Litwin Velda Lloyd Ms. and Mr. Marjorie Loeb Arthur and Barb Loevy Jack and Ingrid LoGiudice Mary and Terri Lominicki Amanda Love and Brian Fuller Louis Lyrla† Mardie MacKimm Jim Maclennan Madeline MacMillan Claude Maechling and Carrie McNally† Frank and Chris Maggio Dr. Robert Mahmarian, DPM Martin and Allison Malecki Sandra Mangurian Ms. Donna Marcuccilli Mr. William Marovitz Tom and Robin Martin† Henry and Peggy Matson Mr. and Mrs. R. David Matthews Alycia Matz Larry Mayer Ms. Mary McArthur and Mr. John W. Hawes John McCambridge Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Mccormick† Stacey and Patrick McCusker Tim and Karen McDonald Terrance and Jane McElroy Susan and Dennis McGoldrick Mary and Dan McGuire Ms. Therese McGuire Ann and Christopher McKee† Ryan and Claire McKenzie Denise and Barry McKeown Florence Mcmillan Robert and Lorel McMillan Claretta Meier Mr. and Mrs. John L Mentzer Michael and Nancy Merel Jennifer Miller Alison Millerick Nathan Fleming and Abby Mohaupt Chris and Kathe Monley J. Clifford Moos Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Moran Ms. Mary Louise H. Morrison Dr. and Mrs. Martin Mozes Sue Mullins† Marisa Murillo James and Jean Murphy Robert Murphy
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…cont’d Annual Fund Karen Muth Jane Myers and Walter Myers Nancy Fleck Myers Jenny Nagaoka and Bart Longacre Kurt Nakaoka and Nancy Morris Vincent and Amy Narea Ms. Rita Nathanson Katie Nee† Kalpana Neelakantan Ms. Erika Nelson Vernon Nelson and Kay Alden Patricia and John Nesbitt Charlotte Newfeld SaoMai Nguyenmau† Dani Nichols† Mark and Maggie Nichter† Karen Nickelson Dale Nook andKaren Braam Nook Mr. Maciek Nowak Ms. Susan B. Noyes Susan and Larry Nutson James and Beverlyn O’Connor Ronan and Jill O’Donovan† Shelia and Julian Oettinger Ms. Chaz Olajide Paul Oliver Jeffrey Olsen† Kirsten Olson Peter and Alanne Ori Jamie and Rachel Orlikoff† Jonathan Orlove Carol and Ken Ortiz Jerome and Kathryn Osen† Lauren Pace Valerie Paro Mark and Mary Partridge Dr. Steven and Mimi Binette Mr and Mrs Pawlak Caroline Pearson Raymond Olson and Paula Pederson Lauren Perlstein Ms. Sarah Pesetsky Mr. Joshua Peters David and Lindsey Peters Ross and Jackie Peterson Sheldon and Marcia Pevsner Mr. and Ms. Yasen Peyankov Mike and Alejandra Pilarz Chrystin and Lonnie Pleasants† Brett Plyer Carrie and Michael Powers† Mr. and Mrs. Michael Powills Elaine and Ronald Prebish Mark Price Charlie Propsom Mr. and Mrs. William B. Prugh Lynn and Clayton Pruitt Felicia Pugh and Robert Collins Andre Raiford Sr. Heidi Ralli Dean Rapp Mr. Chuck Rebesco Rissa and John Reddan Beth and Michael Reese Jim Reid Joy Reis
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Lev Revutsky Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds John Rice Donald Riegelman and Kathryn Rouse Paul Rink Sally and Tim Riordan Burt and Fran Rissman Amanda Roberts Bill and Deborah Roberts Joseph A Rochetto and Arthur H Anderson Sandra and Jeffrey Rochman Mr. Bruce Rodman Dr. Daniel A. Roller and Ms. Lynn A. Hellwig Hector and Michelle Vazquez Mr. and Mrs. Alan Rosenberg Dr. Michael Rosenberg Bernhard and Judith Rosenstein Michael and Erin Ross Lisa Roth Kathryn Rothstein Lou and Kathy Rotta Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rottweiler Joseph D Ruggirello Barry Rundquist Jim and Mary Ms. Christine Ruttenberg Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Dario and Theresa Sacomani† Cesar Salas Loren and Jeff Sampson Susan Tobias and Alan Shapiro William B. Schildgen Eric and Jill Schiller Meredith Schilsky† Alice and Don Schindel Bronwyn Schlaefer Rose Schmidt† David and Alexis Schmitz Frank and Karen Schneider Mr. Warren Schreier Mrs. Margaret Schuring Mickey Schwab Mr. Brian Schwanitz Jenny and Philip Schwartz Barbara Jo and Thomas D. Scott Devan Seaman Scott Seifert Elizabeth G. Selmier Mr. George Shadid Margaret Shaklee Elizabeth and Michael Shapiro† Gil Sharon and Ann Taylor Diana E Sheets and Stephen E Levinson Jennifer P. Sheffield Cheryl and Philip Sheridan† Brian and Melissa Sherman Karen Shields† Ms. Meredith Shippee Mr. and Mrs. William Shorey† Ms. Culleen Siebert Brent Siegel Bruce K. Siewerth Amanda Signorelli Jodi Silberman
Paul and Sue Silverman† Ilene Simmons Ms. Sheri Simon and Mr. Wally Cupkovic Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sinise Jane and Jim Perkins† Catherine Smith Janet L. Smith Lois Smith Robert and Jody Smith Mr. Larry K. Snider Andrew Sobol and Jennifer Bonino Keeley and Darrin Sorokti Gary Spangler and Julie B. Aimen-Spangler Dusica Korda-Sparks and James C. Sparks Lisa Spector Malcolm Spector and Nancy Ludmerer Jo and George Spindler Bonnie Spring Patricia Staab Dr. Lisa D. Stanford Ms. Dawn Stanislaw Anna Stanley Summer and Thomas Starshak Ms. Joan Steel Michael and Marie Stein Wallace Stenhouse Charles and Janet Stern Gardner Stern and Maxine Weintraub Mr. Joel Sternstein Lisa Stevak Ms. Barbara Stewart Deborah Stewart and Roy Plotni Greg Stratton Robert and Mary Rose Strezewski† Mark and Irene Sudac Robin Klein and Bill Summers Mr. Steven Swartzman Michelle Sweet Sara L. Szold Mr. Jeffrey Tademoto Mr. and Mrs. William Tarnow Mr. Robert Taylor Adam Tenhouse Leonard and Bobbie Tenner Cheryl Thaxton† Ms. Kimberley Thomas Judy Thome Floyd Thompson Nancie Noie Thompson† Mr. Timothy Thurlow Rachel Tomasek and Ron Anderson Ms. Aylice Toohey Frank Trocchio Mr. Joe Trpik Ms. Joanne Trudeau Ms. Grace Tsao-Wu Dana Turban Ms. Nikole Turcotte Susan D. Tuteur Shawn Tyrrell Janie Urbanic and Gary Schuetz Ms. Cynthia Vahlkamp Ms. Donna Sue Van Cleaf-Fish Caren and Walter Van Slyke
Dr. and Mrs. Vanagunas Ms. Alexandria Vanover Sariah Vavricek† Paule Verdier† Dominick Vetrano John Viars Butch and Debbie Viccellio D. Vilmin Ms. Patricia Viniard Ann Vogl Sue Vondran Mrs. Jimmye Wade Kevin and Connie Wade Eugene and Sandra Wagner Dr. and Mrs. Waisman Matthew F Walsh†
June and Patrick Walsh Crawford and Barbara Ward Sharon Ward Mr. and Mrs. Mel Waskin James and Kathleen Watson Elissa B. Weaver James Weidner Alan and Boni Weinstein Ernie and Penny Weis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kasper† Ms. Sharyn Weiss Hava and Ariel Weissberg Barbara A. Weithaus Miriam Weizenbaum† Marcia and Richard Welcome Sanford and Vicki White
Ms. Nancy Williams Ms. Audrey Wilson Mary Liz Wilson David Wise and Dianna Niebylski† Susan and Bob Wislow Iris S. Witkowsky Elizabeth Wohlleb Linda and William Woloshin Cynthia Xerogianes Julie and Larry Zachary† David and Nikki Zarefsky Mr. and Ms. Michael Zdeb David and Teresa Zembower Kathy Willhoite and Rodd Zolkos Mark and Lisa Zumbach
Individual Contributors Honor and Memorial Gifts By making an honorary or memorial gift to Steppenwolf Theatre Company over the past year, the following individuals celebrated a special occasion or paid tribute to a loved one. Make an honorary gift by contacting Suzanne Miller at 312-654-5617 or smiller@steppenwolf.org. In Honor of Kate Arrington Jean Arrington In Honor of Marlene BreslowBlitstein and Berle Blitstein The Anixter Family Judy and Jim Klutznick Madeline Grynstein and Tom Shapiro Bobette Takiff In Honor of Larry Block Joel and Marsha Kasanov In Honor of Peter Britt Linda and Leo Gordon In Honor of Michael Cahan Walter Nathan In Honor of Erin Cook Tom Irwin In Honor of Nora Daley Shawn M. Donnelley J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation In Honor of Dr. Leo Gordon Michelle Sweet In Honor of John Hart and Carol Prins Jim and Emily Borovsky Myrna Kaplan In Honor of David Hawkanson John and Carol Balcom In Honor of Stephanie Heller Beverly Adilman
In Honor of Pat and Ron Henning Anonymous In Honor of Tom and Kathleen Hocker Tony Spear In Honor of Martha Lavey and David Hawkanson Deborah Stewart In Honor of Martha Lavey John and Katherine Fox Rhona and Julian Frazin Neil Ross and Lynn Hauser Ed Hirschland Margie Marcus Magoo Stone Bobbi Zabel In Honor of the Lefkofskys and Kalts Laura and Scott Eisen In Honor of Debbie Marchese Marilyn and Larry Fields In Honor of Jan Melk Richard and Katie Gottfred In Honor of Merle Reskin Mary and Carl Boyer In Honor of Bruce Sagan and Bette Cerf Hill Anita and Jamie Orlikoff In Honor of Harry Seigle Rachel and David Sternberg
In Honor of Annie Trooien Christian Dill In Honor of Karen Zelden and Ralph Senst Linda A. Ellis In Honor of the Young Adult Council Pavement Group In Memory of George S. Brengel Janyce D. Brengel In Memory of Patricia E. Domine Lori Koetters and Brian Smith In Memory of Jill Harper John Swadener and her friends In Memory of Norton H. Kay Sandra Blau In Memory of Myrna Lord Marti Zelikoff In Memory of Abby S. Magdovitz-Wasserman Dr. David Wasserman In Memory of Jack B. Stanford Dr. Lisa D. Stanford In Memory of Kari Timm Jill O’Donovan In Memory of Nancy Wald Albert Wald
†Step-by-Step We salute the individual donors who have committed to a recurring monthly or quarterly gift to
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In-Kind Contributors Steppenwolf salutes the following individuals and organizations who donated significant goods and/or services. Andaz West Hollywood Balena Ian Barford Beyond Events Catering Kevin Boehm The BOKA Restaurant Group CBS and Elementary Chellino Crane The Chicago Cubs ClientFirst Consulting Group EDGE ShowTek Event Creative Evolution Interiors Exelon and Mary Ludford Maile Flanagan Freehand Chicago Frost Lighting Co. of IL, Inc. Goose Island Beer Company Graycor, Inc. Francis Guinan Halls Rental Service Jon Michael Hill HMS Media
Hotel Del Coronado Hotel Lincoln Joe’s Wine Cellar Rob Katz Tina Landau Amy Landecker and Amazon Studios Langham Hotel, Chicago Donna La Pietra Limelight Catering Linda Lowy Chef Jeff Mahin Marcello’s: A Father and Son Restaurant Mariann Mayberry Laurie Metcalf Sandro Miller Motorola Mobility Foundation Amy Morton Sally Murphy Ogilvy & Mather, Inc. Chef Chris Pandel Partytime-HDO Productions, inc. Peacock 9
Jeff Perry William Peterson POP PUBLIC Hotel Chicago Rondi Reed Scott Rudin Schiff Hardin LLP Anna D. Shapiro Gary Sinise Sono Wood-Fired French Stewart Tasty Catering Theatre Development Fund United Airlines Susan Vargo and the producers of The Spongebob Musical Vinci V.I.P. Valet Services, Inc. Voice Lessons producers Linda Toliver and Gary Guidinger Whole Foods
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Photos (left to right): K.Todd Freeman,* Kate Buddeke, Judith Roberts and Scott Jaeck in Airline Highway 2014, Jeff Perry* and Amy Morton* in You Can’t Take it with You 1985, Gary Sinise* circa 1976, Rick Snyder,* Mariann Mayberry,* Rondi Reed,* Ian Barford,* and Francis Guinan* in August: Osage County 2007, Martha Lavey* and Yasen Peyankov* in Lost Land 2005, Ora Jones* and Alana Arenas* in In the Red and Brown Water 2010, Terry Kinney* in rehearsals for East of Eden 2015, Tracy Letts* in The Glass Menagerie 1988 (*Steppenwolf ensemble member) 46 Between Riverside and Crazy
Individual Contributors Steppenwolf Associates Comprised of more than 100 young professionals, the Steppenwolf Associates work each season to raise funds for the Steppenwolf for Young Adults program. We salute the governing members for giving generously of their time and resources. Contact Karyn Todd at 312-654-6501 or associates@steppenwolf.org to become a Steppenwolf Associates member today. Executive Officers Aimee Graham* Jonathan Blanc David Blowers, Jr. Bryce Cooper‡ Jeffrey Koh Katherine Nardin
Founding Officers Marissa Bryce Nora Daley Conroy*‡
Executive Committee Jasmine Guy Julia Luscombe Melissa Peralta Shilpa Rupani Jennifer Stuart David Wagener Harriet White
Premier Members Vanessa Abron Kristopher Anderson Jonathan Blanc David Blowers Nicole Bonk Nigel Caine Alexandra Carlson Isaac Colunga ‡ Bryce Cooper ‡ Marissa Downs Nicole Drusinsky Aimee Graham Jasmine Guy Adam Keats‡ Andrew Keyt Jeffrey Koh Katie Kowalsky
Oren Lund‡ Julia Luscombe Ashley Mintz Marcus Mintz Matthew Muench Katherine Nardin Melissa Peralta Stacy Pepper Ashley Pettit Brett Plyler Shilpa Rupani Francis Sadac‡ Michelle Schlack Daniel Shapiro Tanya Stanfield Jennifer Stuart David Wagener‡ Harriet White
Associate Members Joan Akalaonu Jamie Alexander Jennifer Alexander Nic Anderson Nataly Arber Lagin Avery Marjorie Baltazar Levi Beaver Hans Biebl Nicole Bjornvick Sarah Bordson Emily Brannon Jonathan Brayman Irina Brodskaya Nicholas Casto Bobby Caton Charlie Caton Iva Cheng Clyde C. Compton Julie Corvo
Kara Coyle Amanda Daniels Jen Daniels Rena Dascal Gia DiGiacobbe Aaron Dues Katie Duxbury Samantha Feld Rebecca Fons Jamel Franklin Richard Fromm Amanda Gebert Tara Gillespie Elena Gottreich Jacquelin Greenlea Gregor Gruenthaler Reginald Guy Aja Hardy Rachel Henry Katerina Herder Glynnis Hokenson Ryan Holst Amanda Hope Elizabeth Ingram Nicole Intagliata Mike Jank Hayley Jones Calvin King Sarah Laeuchli Katja Lemke Joanna Liff Gary Light Jeffery Lula Katherine Lula Kristen Magee Patrick Magee Stuart Martin Jacob May Kenya Mercer Nick Merker Eric Mosse
Catherine Napier Berit Ness Ben Noven Kameelah Omar Lauren Pace Michael Parlett Lauren Perlstein Megan Pratt David Pruitt Brynne Ramella Alfredo Ramirez Rissa Reddan John Reddan Cory Reeves Joseph Richiusa Amanda Roberts Eugene Romanov Anna Louise Roth Marie Roth Kathryn Rothstein Marilynn Rubio Ariel Sanett Paul Sanett Shannon Seipel Tara Shannon Meredith Shippee Amanda Signorelli Pier Smith Stephanie Smith Jourdan Sorrell Donnell Spencer Lisa Stevak Jennifer Strojin Lauren Suppes Sarah Swain Matthew Unertl Vinay Vallabh Greg Veza Maeve Whalen Lauren Zadina
Accessibility at Steppenwolf Committed to providing services and programming that enhance the experience of guests with disabilities, Steppenwolf is proud to feature: • Assistive listening devices in our Downstairs and Upstairs theaters. • Audio-described performances, artistic conversations and touch tours of the stage for patrons who are blind or have low vision. • Sign language-interpreted and open-captioned performances for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Induction hearing loops in the 1700 and Downstairs Theatre If you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant that has a T-Coil, feel free to turn it on for the performance! The 1700 Theatre and both levels fo the Downstairs Theatre are equipped with induction loops, installed with the help and expertise of Assistive Hearing Systems Ltd. Individual portable neck loops are available in our Upstairs Theatre—just ask any member of the house staff if you’d like to use one. Steppenwolf’s induction loop was made possible in part by a generous gift from John Hart and Carol Prins. Would you like to utilize or learn more about these services? Audience Services 312-335-1650 | TTY 312-335-3830 | E-mail access@steppenwolf.org
Steppenwolf Customer Service Tips Driving to the theater? Rather than arriving to discover that our garage has reached capacity (which can happen during busy performances), please enter the Steppenwolf Parking Hotline (312-335-1774) into your cell phone and call us when you’re a few minutes away from the theater—we’ll tell you if there’s still space available in our facility, or suggest the most convenient alternative. Spending your intermission in line at the bar? Enjoy the entire break by ordering and paying for your intermission refreshments before the show. When you exit the theater at the end of the first act, your drinks will be waiting for you. Need restaurant information or the score of the ballgame? Please visit our book shop and information desk at the south end of the main floor lobby. Hailing a cab after the play? This is typically an easy affair—Halsted is a busy street and sees a fair amount of taxi traffic. If you’d like assistance hailing a cab or calling a company, though, just ask a member of the house staff; we’re happy to help.
Lost or Found? On-site? Please check in with a member of the house staff. Already left? Call the Front of House office at 312-932-2445. Want to provide feedback? Your input is always valuable to us. Have an opinion about the play or artistic content? Stick around for the post-show discussion featured after every performance, fill out the survey inserted in this program or join the conversation at facebook.com/steppenwolftheatre. Have a comment about your overall experience at the theater ? Please ask us for a customer service form to fill out, or e-mail us at customerservice@steppenwolf.org. Need to contact a patron during a performance? If you need to contact a patron during a performance in our Downstairs or Upstairs Theaters, please call our Concierge Desk at 312-932-2476. Hours: one hour prior to curtain until 15 minutes after curtain call.
Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager. The theater reserves the right to limit admission of children younger than the age of six. The taking of photographs and the use of any type of recording device is not allowed in the theater during performances and is a violation of state and federal copyright laws. Digital media will be deleted, and tape or film will be confiscated.
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Photo/Video Disclaimer: During your visit, you or members of your family may be filmed, videotaped, and/ or photographed by a Steppenwolf employee, contract photographer or the media. Your attendance at Steppenwolf events serves as permission for the use of your image, or the image of your family members, by Steppenwolf.
Content Disclaimer: Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content, ageappropriateness or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.
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