Behind the Curtain Auction 2010
See the Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville! Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Humana Festival is an annual site of pilgrimage where theater lovers from around the world converge to get the first look at the future of American theater.
Two guests will enjoy: • Tickets to the Humana Festival of American Plays Industry Weekend (April 1-3, 2011) including preferred seating to 8 performances, panel discussion and networking events • Two-night hotel stay, double occupany at the Louisville Marriott Downtown • Roundtrip United Economy Airfare from Chicago to Louisville
Around Town with the Steppenwolf Ensemble!
See what the Steppenwolf ensemble is doing outside of 1650 N Halsted!
Two guests will enjoy tickets to each of the following: • The Madness of King George at Chicago Shakespeare Theater featuring Ora Jones • Do the Hustle at Writers’ Theatre featuring Francis Guinan • God of Carnage at Goodman Theatre directed by Rick Snyder • Eclipsed at Northlight featuring Alana Arenas • The Ongoing Tide at Northlight featuring John Mahoney • The Hot L Baltimore Opening Night at Steppenwolf directed by Tina Landau, featuring Alana Arenas, K. Todd Freeman, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan Accompanied by dinner for two at the following: • 312 Chicago • Frank and Betsie’s (Glencoe) • Maggiano’s • Sepia • Pre-Opening Night Dinner at Vinci for The Hot L Baltimore
Host Your Party at Steppenwolf! 14 guests will enjoy: • A private cocktail party catered by Limelight in the Upstairs Theatre • A behind-the-scenes tour of Steppenwolf’s theaters for you and your guests, where you will explore all the “off-limits” areas of the theater • Your own personal photographer for the evening to capture all the memories
“Your Own Dysfunctional Family” Package Celebrate the Holidays... Steppenwolf-Style
• Dinner for 12 at Avli Estatorio, Winnetka’s own authentic Greek eatery • Playbill from August: Osage County signed by the entire Sydney cast and a bottle of unique Australian Wine from Bimbadgen Estate • Unwind after your large “family” dinner with a tour for 2 of the Koval Distillery, Chicago’s First Boutique Distillery located in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood • Get ready for the Holidays with a one of a kind Tony Fitzpatrick Poster from Steppenwolf’s production of The Seafarer and 2 Christmas Tree Ornaments seen on stage in the production
Lunch and a Day of Shopping with Steppenwolf’s Assistant Costume Designer! • A day of shopping for you and three of your friends with Steppenwolf’s Assistant Costume Designer, Mae Haskins • Over lunch, Mae will share the secrets of how she costumes the leading actors of our time • $500 clothing gift certificate and private wardrobe consultation with Aaron Comes of Frederick Lynn
THE DRESSER 2004-2005 Season
• King Lear costume worn by John Mahoney • The Dresser poster signed by the dresser himself, Tracy Letts
The Dresser was directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Amy Morton and featured ensemble members Tracy Letts, John Mahoney and Alan Wilder.
Dine with your Host for the Evening,Tanya Saracho!
Acclaimed playwright of House on Mango Street and Co-Founder and former Artistic Director of Teatro Luna
Two guests will enjoy: • Dinner at Frontera Grill with Tanya Saracho • Dinner includes tequila tasting and personalized cookbooks signed by Chef Rick Bayless • Two tickets to Tanya’s new play, El Nogalar at the Goodman Theatre • House on Mango Street poster from Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ 2009 world premiere production signed by Tanya
An Afternoon at the Theater and an Evening on the Town for You and Your Family! Four guests will enjoy: • Weekend matinee tickets to Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ world premiere production of Samuel J. and K. (February 22 – March 13, 2011) • One night stay in a Loft Suite at The James, a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago. Loft Suite includes a private media room with additional pull-out King Bed • Dinner for four at David Burke’s Primehouse, named one of Chicago’s best contemporary steak houses
The Crucible Costume Rendering and Dinner with the Designer! 2007-2008 Season
• Signed costume rendering by acclaimed Chicago Costume Designer Virgil Johnson from Steppenwolf’s production of The Crucible • Dinner for you and three of your friends with Virgil at Sono, Chicago’s hot new restaurant located in the heart of Lincoln Park and just steps away from Steppenwolf Theatre
after the quake 2005-2006 Season
Take home this authentic Japanese tea set featured in Haruki Murakami’s after the quake directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and enjoy Afternoon Tea for two at the Four Seasons!
• Dark Metallic Grey Tea Pot and Four Tea Cups from Steppenwolf’s production of after the quake • Afternoon Tea for two at the luxurious Four Seasons Chicago • Gift basket from TeaGschwendner, a global leader is specialty teas
ENDGAME
2009-2010 Season
Let’s hope Rover doesn’t get jealous when you bring home this infamous dog from Steppenwolf’s production of Endgame, featuring ensemble members Ian Barford, Francis Guinan, Martha Lavey and William Petersen.
Package includes: • Three-legged Dog from Steppenwolf’s production of Endgame • William Petersen’s iconic sunglasses from Engame (so you can walk in style!) • Three-Dog Bakery Gift Basket • Bark of the Town Grooming Gift Basket
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